(A/N: Writing my new story has been amazing, but this story needs love! I love this one! The other one is the first of two stories and this one is the first of four damn stories! So there! Wow. I have very colorful language. I should just start rating my stories with M or T just because I have such bad language… Lol. Whooaaa… Just imagine that! Me making a movie and the green thingy at the beginning saying the rating and reason for rating says 'Author has trouble keeping language clean' or something like that! Whoa!)

Raph POV

I smiled into the kiss, and then broke it again. I rested my forehead against hers. Her eyes were glossy and staring into mine.

"Do you mean it?" She asked.

"Always and forever…" I whispered. One tear made its way down her cheek. Just one. And out of all the times I have seen her cry since she has been living with us, this was her first tear of joy.

Mike POV

I peeked past the corner when Raph and Roxy left, and Don came in to make some coffee.

You see, me and Donnie made a bet or a sort… That Raph and Roxy would kiss and/or be dating by the end of the month. I said they would, he said no. I peeked past the corner when a sight I have been waiting for came into view. I kept my voice and noise level quiet. I crept to Don and pulled him to take in the sight of our very own Raphie Boy getting kissed by his girlfriend! (I told you all! I bet they were secretly dating the whole time!)

Don groaned and starting working to get a ten dollar bill out of his belt. Raph walked in, his face was red and he was smiling. I held in my laughter and still waited for my cash.

"Uh… What're you guys doing?" Raph asked. I grinned. Don put the money in my hand and I counted it.

"Well, you see Raph, Donnie Boy here owed me ten bucks." I explained. Hey! It was the truth, wasn't it??!

"Uh… Okay?" Raph replied, then headed into the kitchen. I then let out my laughter. Don rolled his eyes and walked off.

When will my brothers ever get my sense of humor?

Raph POV

I was with Roxy in her room. Don't worry, we were only talking. We talked about everything. No, not just metaphorically… I mean, everything. Every event that has ever happened in our lives. Every little detail. She laid her head on my chest and I put my fingers through her hair. Luckily, she didn't mind. We went silent for a bit.

The door opened and Leo came in. Surprisingly. I am surprised he is even home. I didn't care what he thought, so I stayed in the same position. I could tell that it was making his skin crawl.

"Master Splinter wants to have a talk. Just as brothers and fathers." The last part he made sure Roxy heard. She glared at him and he returned the gesture. I got up, and I turned back for a second. Roxy lipped the words 'Someone's grumpy!' and I smiled. I left then, and went to the dojo where the meeting was being held. Don and Mike were already there.

"My sons. I have gathered us here, for I have received an important notice." We listened intently. "In one week from today, we will be leaving. Because three years have passed."

"And?" I asked, immediately feeling like an idiot. I should know this!

"The battle nexus tournament!" Don said. We have to do that again? I really hope Mike just shuts up this time… Wait! Roxy!

"No! I don't want to lose my title! I am the battle nexus champion!" Mike argued.

"Actually, Mikey, you would still lose the title whether you attended and lost or never show." Don informs us.

"My sons!" Master Splinter silences us. Leo is still completely silent. "We will have to prepare…"

"What about Roxy?!" I cut him off. He looked surprised at my interruption. "We can't just leave her here…"

"Yes we will." He said. Mike spoke up.

"But Sensei… She has ultra bad nightmares every night… Raph is the only one who can help her…" He explained. I smiled in gratitude to my little brother, who returned it. Splinter went silent.

"You are excused now, my sons. Now prepare for the challenge to come…" He said. We got up and left the room. Leo left the Lair, like always. I went back to Roxy's room and she was laying there, looking beautiful as always. I didn't know if I could last without her there… She looked at me with concern.

"What's wrong?" She asked. I hung my head down.

"In a week, we'll be leaving for a few days. Splinter says you can't come." She looked upset. I sat on the bed and leaned back. She was out of the way, and we returned to what we were doing before the meeting, but in complete silence.

Later that night…

I was asleep, when Mike came rushing into my room.

"Raph! Wake up! Roxy's having a nightmare! She's not replying to us!" He told me. I nodded and followed him to the room. She was thrashing around and Don was trying to hold her down. Splinter was also in the room, with his head down low. He was starting to contemplate taking her with us, I knew it. I made my way to the bed and got a tight hold of her right away.

"It's me… It's Raphael… Wake up, all right?" I whispered in her ear. She immediately woke, and started to cry. I hugged her close and kissed the corner of her mouth. "It was just a dream, don't worry." I laid back on the bed and she leaned against me, listening to my heart beat. I motioned for my family to leave, in which they did. I didn't have to worry about them finding her legs, I made sure she hid them under the bed from now on. I held Roxy against me, her soft breathing got to me, and I fell asleep with her.

In The Morning…

I was punching the shit out of the punching bag. I was getting in practice for the tournament. I didn't notice Splinter in the room until he spoke.

"Very good, Raphael." He said. I sighed and leaned against the bag. He still had his head down. "I was thinking of last night. You are very good at calming her. She obviously needs you if she needs sleep at night. I do not want to deprive her of that need…"

"Is she coming?" I asked, taking my weight off the bag. Splinter smiled at my excitement.

"Yes, Raphael. I am allowing her to accompany us." I then brushed past Sensei, and to Roxy's room. She was brushing her hair, and then I turned her and kissed her. She smiled and pulled away.

"Someone's very happy this morning…" She said. I smiled from ear to ear.

"Well, I was talking to Splinter just now." I had my arms around her waist, pulling her close to me. She had her arms around my neck.

"And?" She asked, waiting to hear the answer. You could hear happiness in my voice and I let her know what was going down…

"He said you're going with us!"