Aftermath

Chapter 8

Apologies and Misunderstanding

This chapter is violent. A lot.

When I was awake, Mom was asleep as well. Her scars weren't healed a bit though. She was able to live because they weren't that deep. I touched her face, smiled and snuggled into her. Her body wasn't the warmest body in the world but it was warm enough to make me happy.

I walked around the room, preparing to fight. Then a door opened. I turned toward the door, "Who are you?" I asked. The door showed a familiar silhouette of a woman. I walked to her, and saw Alexandra. "What are you doing here?" I asked and she smiled. "I was wondering if you were alright." She answered. Mom woke up, she looked at Alexandra and her face distorted with anger. "You!" She growled. "Oh, look who's happy to see me." She cackled. "You lured her into this place, didn't you?" She shook her head. "No, of course not. But I did give them the plan to get Frida in here." I frowned. "What do you mean?" I asked. "I would think that a little girl like you would like a toy." I rolled my eyes. "Mom, do you know her?" I asked, bit angry now.

"She's my mother Frida. Your biological grandmother." I then realized why she looked so familiar. She and Mom had same nose and looked quiet alike. I was shocked. Hysterical laughing filled the air as Alexandra closed the door, "Your pathetic husband is coming for you. I saw him; he was looking all over for you, Eve, and you as well Frida. He was more concerned about you." I stared at the door, now closed. I looked down. Mom sat on the floor again, closed her eyes and soon she fell asleep. I fell asleep as well and I woke up later on.

Mom told me that Raph would rescue us. I hoped it would be true because I really wanted to set things right between him and I. I wanted to. I don't why but I wanted to. I looked at the door, waiting for it to open. "Please open." I said, standing up. I walked over and just for fun, I said, "Open sesame." I said. Of course it didn't open, what do you expect? I laughed a little and was about to turn around and it actually opened, showing bruised Karai, and few dead Foot soldiers. "Mom, wake up!" I shook her up; she opened her eyes and saw who was at the door. Karai, of course but there was also Raph and Leo standing there. "Raph!" She stood up, her legs were shaking but she managed to walk up to him.

Karai turned around, she lunged at her and put her arms around Mom's neck, the tip of her knife pointing at her neck. "EVE!" Raph shouted. His eyes were in tears. That moment, I read his lips, 'Frida.' "Oh no…." Leo said, slashing another Foot Soldier. "If you want her alive, drop your weapons and surrender." That meant to be killed by the soldiers. I walked toward Karai. Raph and Leo were hesitating and the room was rather dark so they couldn't find me. Donnie and Mikey were probably up to finding me. I walked to her, picking up the sword that was dropped by her. I didn't want to harm Mom, and it will probably hurt her if I just stab her so I did what I still cannot get the image out of my head. I cut off the hand that was holding the knife, causing her to release Mom. "KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" her scream filled the air. Mom dropped on her knees, looked behind to see what was going on. She had seen the image a lot of times so she didn't faint, instead she ran up to Raphael. They hugged each other. I dropped the sword. Leo walked toward me and picked me up. "You can rest now. Everything is going to be over." He whispered to me as he pointed the katana at Karai. I closed my eyes, the sound of metal going through bones.

The news spread quickly through the soldiers and they all dissolved. "Eve!" "Frida!" I turned to see Donnie and Mikey. I have never felt this happy to see them. Donnie petted my head and as he saw the hand separated from rest of the corpse he frowned. "Is that your work?" He asked. I nodded. "Good job." He said and Leo put me down onto the ground. I looked up at Raph, who looked back. "I have something to discuss." They all looked at me. "First, I want to apologize." I said then I put both of my hands on my belly and bowed. They seemed startled. "Did you eat something wrong?" Donnie asked. "This isn't Frida! Where did you put her!" Mikey asked, shaking my shoulders. I rolled my eyes and looked up at Raph, "I really am, sorry." Then I started to pour out everything. The reasons I avoided them. I told them the story then I told them that I was always upset for them being too busy to even go and play with me, especially my own father. And for them being 'irregular' didn't really felt nice and I felt isolated. Mom and Raph weren't legally married so people at school always treated me father-less.

People were silent. Raphael picked me up, "I am so sorry Frida. I didn't know. I didn't know it. You never told me and I was ignoring you when the time you needed my attention the most. I am so sorry." He said as he hugged me tightly. I hugged him back, crying softly. I felt like all my stresses were now off of my shoulders and I felt great. Relived.

I was asleep on his shoulder while we were in April's car. And by the time they reached the lair I was woke up and went to Mom, who was getting treated by Donnie. "Is she okay?" I asked Donnie. "Yes. She doesn't have any serious or deep scars." Donnie said in his doctor voice. I looked down and closed my eyes again. "Are you alright?" Donnie said, coming toward me. "Yeah, I'm fine. Why do you ask?" I said, still looking down. "You cut Karai's hand off. Are you okay about that? I mean, your mental, not your body." I didn't answer, I just nodded. That hand…. I just couldn't get the image out of my head; it is still bothering me now. Horrid memory.

When I got home, I headed into the living room and sat on the sofa. Leo went into the dojo to get Splinter. David was sitting next to me, he looked a bit nervous, "Are you okay?" he asked. I glanced at him, and nodded. He looked down, "I hope you get better soon." Mom smiled at us. I thanked him and stared into the television, a boy was with his sister. They looked happy, and that was what I wanted. A one happy family. A normal family. Now it is time for me to accept that my little wish is something that will never come true.

I listened to the boring lecture from Splinter, he going on and on about how I was careless. I looked down, and then looked away from him. "Frida, are you listening to me?" He asked. "Yes. I am. And I am so sorry but I'm afraid that I have something more important to do instead of sitting here and listening to the things that is already done and never coming back." I stood up, before he could stop me I ran out of the dojo. I knew that I was the only one who can settle things up. Karai's dead. And I don't think Foot Clan and the Purple Dragons are ever coming back to annoy my family to the death. I am so far happy with that. I walked to David, put my hand on his shoulder, he looked up. "What's wrong?" he asked. "I am sorry. For everything." I said, and again, I looked down. He looked shocked. "Are you serious?" He said, standing up. "Yes. I am."

He asked me if I was out of my mind because the Frida he knew would never say 'sorry' to him. Margaret, sitting next to him looked surprised as well. "Cousin Frida? Are you sick?" I smiled, "No. I'm not. And I am terribly sorry for everything. Will you forgive me?" I asked. They looked at each other, they whispered to each other, and then David said, "Yes. We will forgive you. But I want you to promise us that you will never treat us like freaks anymore." I smiled a little, "Yeah, I promise." I said then concentrated back to the TV again.

Next Day

When I woke up and headed downstairs, Mom told me not to go to school. I watched TV with David and played with Margaret. It felt weird, to hang out with them. I was obviously not used to it but maybe it wasn't so bad.

When I headed to the kitchen, I stopped. Raph and Mom were talking about something. "I'm not sure. Is this really good for her?" Raph asked. "I can't just leave her here. She has no lawful guardian then. And I also can't risk leaving her here." Mom replied. Lots of weird thoughts went through my head.

"I don't even think that she can be used to live in different environment." Raph said.

"Children get blended in easily."

"We just became close. Not now, please."

"I'm so sorry Raph. This is my only chance." Mom protested. She looked like she was about to cry.

"Hey, just because I don't have bad feelings for you doesn't mean that you can make her cry!" I said, pretending that I just got there. They turned toward me. "Frida…" Raph said, his eyes had the saddest look I've ever seen in my life.

I looked at them. "Is, is something wrong?" I asked. Mom burst into tears. "Mom." I said, patting her back, "She's leaving." Raph said, suddenly. I looked up at him, "What?" I asked. "She's leaving. And you are going with her."

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