Chapter 8

Donnie's P.O.V.

I have been pregnant for five months now and we now know that I will be having a live birth and not laying an egg. But unlike Mikey I will only be having one baby. I woke up this morning to realize that I didn't have any morning sickness. I knew that the others were up by now as well. I got out of bed and heard the twins were being very loud. I walked into the living room to see Raph was tossing Luca in the air. I smiled and walked into the kitchen to make myself a cup of tea considering Leo has hidden my coffee even though I know Raph has had someone every day because I could smell it.

"Hey Donnie, how are you two today?" Mikey asked. "Good, I could really use a cup of coffee though." I said. "Well if I couldn't have sugar you can't have caffeine." she said. "Fine, what's for breakfast?" I asked. "Pancakes, is there anything particular that you are craving my dear brother?" Mikey asked. "Well, is there a way you can add fruit to mine?" I asked. "Of course, apples, strawberries or blueberries?" Mikey asked. "How about apples." I said. Mikey smiled and nodded and went to work. Carissa was sitting in a high chair munching happily on a breadstick.

"Hey there Cari, how is my niece today?" I asked. She gurgled happily at me and held her arms up, she wanted to be held. So I picked her up and tickled her a bit. I set her back down as Leo came in. He wrapped his arms around me and kissed me. "Hey Donnie, how are you two doing?" Leo asked. "We are doing great, I think April may be stopping by later to help me with an ultrasound." I said. "Cool, what is Mikey making, it smells great." Leo said.

"That my dear brother is the smell of pancakes with sausage and hash browns. Would you like anything in your pancakes? I'm putting apples in Donnie's." Mikey said. "I'm good; I think I just have regular old pancakes. It smells good though sis." Leo said. Soon Raph came in with Luca and Splinter.

"Hey babe, is breakfast almost done?" Raph asked kissing Mikey on the cheek. "Almost," she responded. Raph put Luca in a high chair on the other side of the table and gave him a breadstick. "So I take it that they are teething?" I asked. "Yeah, woke the both of us last night. Master Splinter was the one who suggested that they will help." Raph said. I nodded and then Mikey handed me my apple pancakes. My stomach growled and I felt the baby kick.

"Wow that felt weird." I said. "What's wrong Donnie?" Leo asked. Leo looked at me with concern filling his eyes. "The baby kicked." I said. "Seriously?" Leo asked. Mikey and Raph smiled and Leo placed a hand on my belly. After about a second the baby kicked again. Leo's eyes grew wide as a smile grew on his face.

"See, that's how I felt bro." Raph said. "It is indescribable." Leo said. "Well, it kind of feels like a flutter at first, right Donnie?" Mikey asked. "Yeah, but it doesn't really hurt." I said. Mikey nodded and we all sat down for breakfast. After breakfast April and Casey showed up.

Leo's P.O.V.

The last couple months I have tried to do as much meditating as I can because once the baby is born I don't think Don and I will have a lot of sleep. Raph and Mikey haven't been getting a lot of sleep but I have noticed that they take naps around the same time the twins do.

"Hey guys, what's going on?" April asked as her and Casey showed up. "Nothing much, just thinking that in a couple months Don and I are not going to be getting a lot of sleep. You guys might have to help Donnie babysit while we go on a patrol tonight." I said. "Is Mikey ready to go out?" she asked. "She seems to have lost the weight she gained from carrying the twins but we shall be gone for only a couple hours and then Raph and I will go out again." I said. "If you think that Michela will go for it." April said. I nodded but was wondering if my now sister would be able to be away from the twins.

April walked away and went over to the twins who were playing in a pen that Raph set up in the living room. Donnie then walked up to me and hugged me. "Are you doing okay, Leo?" he asked. "Shouldn't I be asking you that love? You are the one who is expecting." I said. "I know, you just look worried is all." Donnie said. "About what? You know that you can always talk to me." he said. "I know, I'm just worried about Mikey. Do you think that she will be able to leave the kids for a couple of hours?" I asked. "It is Mikey that we're talking about. She will probably be okay for a couple of hours. But keep an eye on her; Luca and Cari don't need to see her hurt." Donnie said. "Of course Don, between me and Raph I'm sure nothing will happen to her." I said.

Don gave me a kiss and before I could go any further he broke away first. "Talk to Mikey about this, see what her thoughts are about this. Then from there plan for three for a patrol or only two." Donnie said. "That's actually a really good idea." I said. I hugged Donnie and went over to Mikey and Raph who were getting ready to put the twins down for their nap.

"What's up Leo?" Mikey asked. "I need to talk to you about something." I said. "Alright, hey Donnie, do you think you can help Raph put the twins down for their nap?" she asked. "Of course, you go and talk to Leo." Donnie said. "Thanks," Mikey said. Then I took Mikey into the kitchen so we could talk.

"What did you want to talk about Leo?" Mikey asked. "Michela, it's about patrol tonight. How do you feel about joining us tonight?" I asked. "What about the twins? Who is going to watch them?" she asked slightly worried. "Donnie is going to be staying behind with April and Master Splinter." I said. "I don't know, I just don't want to leave them just yet Leo." Mikey said crossing her arms and turning away. I walked up to her and put my hand on her shoulder.

"I know you feel that way sis, Luca and Carissa are six months old and you haven't been out of the lair since you and Raph got engaged. You don't have to spend the entire time out with us. Donnie came up with the idea that you can spend a couple of hours with us and then come home to the kids." I said. "I just don't know Leo. I know you mean well bro, but can I just think about and let you know. I just need to think." she said. "That's okay, I know just think about it sis." I said. "Thanks bro." she said. She gave me a hug and walked out of the kitchen and then pretty soon Raph came in with his arms crossed.

"What did you talk to Mikey about?" Raph asked. "Just wanted to talk to her about coming with us tonight for a couple of hours." I said. "Then why did she look confused?" he asked. "I have no idea. Listen Raph, I didn't mean to make her confused. I just don't want her to be scared to come out with us. She hasn't left the lair in almost a year, I was just worried." I said. "I know I'm worried as well. Do you want me to talk to her, see if I can get her to open up?" Raph asked. "If you think it will help. You know, ever since we rescued Mikey from Bishop you seem to be a lot calmer." I said. Raph looked at me and smirked.

"That's what happens when Mikey gets turned into a girl, she is a lot more sensitive than before so I have to be calmer. I let all my anger out on purple dragons though, so don't worry about me." Raph said. "Hey, I'm the older brother, I always worry." I said. Raph smirked and walked away before calling over his shoulder. "Don't worry about Mikey, I'll talk to her." Raph said. I nodded and went to make myself some tea before I go and meditate in the dojo.

Raph's P.O.V.

I walked into the nursery to see Mikey standing by Cari's crib. I walked up and wrapped my arms around her. "Tell me what's wrong Mikey." I said. "I'm scared, I'm scared that without me around Bishop will come back and take them from me. I don't want to take that chance Raphie." she said. Mikey turned around in my arms and buried her head into my shoulder. I placed my hand in her hair and held her close.

"I know Mikey, we won't let that bastard touch them. I promise Mikey." I said holding her tight. "But what if he comes when we aren't home? What if Donnie, April and Master Splinter can't get out in time and our kids are taken from us? I don't know what I would do if they were taken from me." Mikey cried. I started to rub her shell and that's when I want to beat the shit out of Bishop for scaring Mikey like that.

"There's no need to worry Mikey. Leo, Donnie, April, Casey, Master Splinter and I won't let anything happen to Luca and Carissa." I said. I held her tight as she cried into my shoulder. "If it makes you feel better do you want to stay here until you feel comfortable enough to come out with us again?" I asked. "Leo won't be mad with me?" she asked. "Absolutely not, he understands. Leo is just worried about you is all. I don't want you to be scared of going topside though." I said. "I know, I don't want to either, it's just I'm scared of something happening to them." she said. I turned her around and had her look at her sleeping babies.

"Look at them Mikey, you carried them for eight months, now look they are six months old and they are going like weeds. These two kids have squirmed their way into my heart and I will stop at nothing to protect them from our enemies." I said into her ear. I kissed her and held her a little bit longer. She soon fell asleep so I carried her to our room and laid her on the bed and tucked her in. I went back down to watch the kids from the doorway.

I felt a hand on my shoulder and I turned to see Leo standing there. "So do you know what wrong with Michela?" Leo asked. "To be honest I don't blame her. She is scared that if she left that Bishop will storm the lair and take the kids from her." I said. "Shell, we need to take him down somehow so she won't feel so scared of leaving the lair without these two." he said. I nodded and looked and my older brother.

"So, what are going to do about tonight?" I asked. "We'll take Casey with us. We will leave Mikey here until she is ready. I'm not going to force her to do anything she isn't ready to do. She's a mom, Luca and Carissa take priority, and their safety takes priority, Donnie's as well. We won't stay out late tonight though." Leo said. I nodded and we went back into the living as I grabbed the extra baby monitor with me. I have to admit, I agree with Mikey. I'm a little apprehensive about leaving myself, but I do it to protect my kids.