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Chapter 3: Decisions Made

Violet's POV

It's been exactly 8 hours since Juliet shut herself up in Donnie's lab, 7 hours since Master Splinter, the turtles and April and Casey finally finished yelling at Raphael and preciously 2 minutes, 8 seconds since Riley stopped yelling at him. For the past 7 ½ hours, Lilly and I have been trying to get Juliet to open the lab door and talk. We figured 30 minutes alone and to calm down was enough time, but not 7 ½ hours and we were worrying ourselves sick. Kim was right though, she had given up a whole lot and she still does and she doesn't expect nor want anything in return, except our safety and happiness. Her next birthday comes up in 4 or so months and us 3 should all do something for her. My god, those injuries of hers scare me and her emotionless face from Raph's outburst is still in my head. I doubt we're staying long, too bad, Master Splinter seems really kind and he really is worrying about our safety. Too bad.

Lilly's POV

7 hours 31 minutes 8 seconds and 23 milliseconds … 7 hours 31 minutes 9 seconds … 7 hours 31 minutes 12 seconds …Argh! I can't take much more of this. I want Juliet, give me back Kimmy-Kins! I want my sister back! Okay, okay, deep breathe, deep breathe…okay I'm good…ARGH!

Riley's POV

That jerk! How dare, he doesn't know squat about what our family has gone through these past 7 years! He thinks he knows us, he thinks he knows Kim, the thinks he's so great and almighty it makes me sick! Kim's my hero and I look up to her and I let her know in my own way. Kim has done everything for us and … okay, maybe I forget that and all I do is complain and fight with her, but I love her, she's my sister and no walking, talking, giant turtle bastard insults my sisters!

Kim's POV

Writing. That's what I've been doing the last half hour. The rest of the time I've been gathering my thoughts and re-gaining my composure. That Raphael has no idea about us and he won't find out. How dare he, I didn't want them to get hurt, that's no crime. My parents would be proud of me, not wish I was dead and kicked me out of my childhood home.

Normal POV

Raphael had retreated to his room and everyone was in the kitchen, except Donnie who had joined with Lilly and Violet to try and get her to open the door.

"Kim, please, it's Donnie. I need to check your injuries." Donnie pleaded

"Well, actually Donnie, Kim knows a bit of first aid." Violet added

"…Well, there goes Plan…whatever we're up to." Lilly sighed leaning her back against the door, "I say we wait until we get a sign."

Just then the lab door opened and Lilly fell to the floor with a thud.

"Well," Violet started, "I guess we can take that as a sign."

The trio turned and Kim walked out. Her face held a very small smile and she wasn't wobbling or shaking on her legs as she walked. She passed the trio and walked straight to the turtles' kitchen and halted until they finished their discussion.

Master Splinter looked up, smiled and stood up. Kim smiled and bowed before him.

"Master Splinter, I -" Kim started but Master Splinter held up a paw and interrupted her.

"There is no need for apologies. On the contrary, it is I who should apologize for my son's inappropriate outburst earlier. I am sorry Miss Kimberley."

"We all are Kimberley." Leo added and he Mikey bowed

"Thank you, but I know he was just taking his anger over my concerns for your safety out on me." Kim said

"Miss Anderson, if you would consider our proposition, I would be grateful. I worry for your family's safety." Splinter explained

This caught Kim off guard. She hadn't thought they'd be so kind and understanding after locking herself away for 8 hours straight. She knew her family would take longer to reach their underground sanctuary, she knew that because of that, they'd surely get attacked at this weakness and vulnerability, she knew they were all drained, exhausted and were all still recovering from their injuries and the trauma itself.

Kim always did what was best for her family, always. She turned around and saw a picture worthy sight, Riley was trying to pounce on Lilly and Lilly was trying to hide, Violet was trying to restrain Riley, while Donnie was trying to keep Lilly from running and hiding. She saw that Donnie and Violet were similar and had a sort of connection. They smiled at each other and Vi was grateful for his help. If Violet could see trust and kindness in him than Kim would let her have a friend that was like her. After all, they hadn't had friends for ages; they never had enough time in one place to. Kim could see that Donnie was helpful and that was good enough for her family, for now. She was still going to keep her guard up and look out for her sisters and these guys, it wasn't because she hated them instantly, it was because that was how they all were at first.

It was also because she had learned the hard way and it was because she didn't want her sisters to be hurt, again. Kim smiled at her sisters and turned back to Master Splinter. She smiled at him and nodded her head.

"Yes, we accept your invitation. Thank you, all of you, again. My sisters and I will stay out of your way and try not to be a bother."

"Miss Kimberley, I can assure you that you will be of no bother to us. Our families are a little more alike than you think. Please, make yourselves at home. You are welcome to stay as long as you need to." He smiled, bowed once more and left to what Kim assumed was his room.

Kim looked back to Leo, Mikey, Casey and April. She realized that she hadn't introduced herself to them probably.

"I'm so sorry, I'm Kimberley Anderson." Kim said sticking her hand out for April to shake.

"I'm April O'Neil, nice to meet you."

Kim shook Casey's hand next. She had a really strong grip.

"Casey Jones. I'm impressed, no one's stood up to Raph before, well except Leo here."

"I'm trying very hard not to be insulted here Casey." Leo replied with humor

Kim looked over to Leo and recognized those eyes, he was the one that saved her and the last face she saw before falling unconscious.

"Leonardo. Thank you for saving me, twice. I'm grateful for you and your brothers' help."

"You're welcome, but I would like to thank you for not screaming or judging myself and my family."

"Yeah, most dudes and fabulous dudettes such as yourselves have taken to us so quickly. Thanks." Mikey added

Kim smiled at them

"Well, Leonardo, Michelangelo, we aren't most girls."

With that, Kim turned around to walk out of the kitchen when she bumped into someone, it was Raph. Kim didn't seem to notice.

'Why is it always my family that runs into someone?' She thought miserably.

Kim finally looked up and saw Raphael, she gave no reaction. They both stood there watching each other with their arms crossed not saying a single word. Raph finally relaxed, let guilt cover his eyes and he spoke.

"Hey Kim, I uh, about before…look I'm sorry alright. I shouldna said that. I didn't know nothing 'bout you and your past, especially your parents. I'm sorry for what I said and I'm sorry 'bout your parents." Raph finished, his brothers were surprised, but proud none the less.

"Y'know Raph, I know you're sorry, but I know you hate my guts, don't know why, but you do. Funny thing, I've barely talked to you and you hate me. Well you better get used to it 'cause we're here and don't worry, we'll be gone soon enough." Kim stated and walked past him but stopped.

"Oh, by the way…stay away from my sisters Raphael. Especially Riley, I know you think she's attractive and that you think she's feisty and that you like feisty, attractive girls. If you go near her, you'll have to deal with me and trust me, you don't want that. So stay away from her and Vi and Lilly and we'll get along just fine." She finished and continued back to the 'family' fight. She thanked Donnie and took charge and all four sisters went back to the lab to rest while Donnie went over and joined his brothers where Raph stood there quite shocked.

"What's up with Raph? Looks like he's seen a ghost." Donnie whispered

"He just got served!" Mikey cried "Kim totally dissed him and warned him to stay away from her and her sisters, or else!"

"She also told him the truth. Y'know that he hates Kim and he thinks Riley's attractive and feisty. Also, that he likes feisty women!" Casey added

He and Mikey started laughing then April, Leo and Donnie joined in. Raph really hated Kim now and he wasn't going to be a laughing stock for his brothers' and friends' amusement.

"Oi, shut up the lot of ya!" Raph yelled

Everyone stopped laughing then and there

"Besides, what else does she know? She could know anything and everything about all of us, including Splinter! I don't trust those four sisters."

"I do. They seem really nice Raph." Donnie said "Besides we aren't the ones who got screamed at by a turtle and had that same turtle hurt our feelings with lies about their pasts which then turned out not to be true."

"Donnie has a point Raph," April agreed "And Kim did say that they've been followed since the age of 12."

"I think you're definetly being too harsh Raph." Casey added

"Dude, we should get to know them before judgement day." Mikey said

"Mikey's right. We don't know anything about them, your outburst proved that Raph. We're all going to be friendly and help them. If they want to say anything about their past then we'll listen, but we don't push them." Leo said gently as to not anger Raph and have the sisters listen in on their conversation

"Fine, you guys go play housewives and I'll be doing something more valuable of my time." Raph said and jumped and flipped over the balcony and to his room.

"Well, I think we should get going. See ya later guys." April said as she and Casey grabbed their coats and left.

"Well, what now?" Mikey asked

"We help and wait for trouble, that's all we can do for now." Leo answered

"Yeah, well, I'm off to bed. Call me when Raph manages to obtain his manners back or someone attacks, whichever comes first." Mikey yawned and left for his room.

Leo turned to Donnie and they both shrugged. Leo told Donnie to go back to bed while Leo chucked up on the girls. He passed the door and heard someone singing, he gently knocked on the door and heard a faint 'Come In'. When he walked in he saw Kim on one of the beds with 3 sleeping sisters around her, holding her close so she wouldn't disappear.

"Hello Leonardo. Was there something I could do for you?" She whispered

"What? Oh, np. Thanks, but I was checking up on you. Did you need anything?" He answered quietly to not wake up Kim's sisters

"No, thank you."

"Did you want to take my room? So you're comfortable? I don't mind."

Kim giggled slightly, "No thank you, I'm fine. I'd rather be here with my sisters."

Leo nodded understandingly; he'd do the same thing if it were his brothers. He started to turn out the door but stopped when he heard Kim call him back.

"Thank you Leonardo, again, for everything." He smiled

"Call me Leo, Kimberley."

"Call me Kim in that case. Thank you, Leo." She smiled and he closed the door as he left.

He could hear Kim singing faintly again behind the door, but decided not to tell her he had heard her. He figured she only did it to herself and her sisters.

'It's a shame,' Leo thought, 'Her voice is so beautiful. I could listen to it all day.'

Leo smiled one last time and left upstairs and straight to bed, but for some reason, he could still hear Kim's singing inside his head and then he dreamt about her. It all confused Leo and he fell asleep confused.

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