Egypt: this story is actually getting easier and easier to write for
its probably because I already have everything planned in my head and im so excited, oh the craziness and fun I have planned
im actually having a lot of fun with this, I don't usually write suspense stories,
well anyway, on with the show!
hope u like it!
It never occurred to Leonardo that two of his brothers would accept his dangerous gamble so willingly, nor how taken they'd be with his friend. He had overheard Mikey and Don discussing the shell cells, their flaws and limits and Don promised to get to work on a new and better model that was more up to date, to which Mikey was more than happy to throw in his own ideas. But there was something bothering the young leader, something that made him unsettled and confused, something he couldn't understand.
The young leader was contemplating these emotions as he and his brothers ran over the roof tops of New York City, the moon shining on their shells and green skin, the only light that touched them as they stayed away from street lamps so as so stay concealed in the night.
Raph twirled his Sais as he looked down on the empty streets and alleyways. "Why is there no one to bust anymore?!" He growled in his strong Brooklyn accept, his tone dripping with annoyance.
"That's because all bad guys know that Turtle Titian and his trusty sidekicks are on the job!" Michelangelo smirked, standing in a hero pose with his biceps flexing, his surfer accent flowing like a wave.
Don looked to his older brother twirled his finger near his temple. "The nut job's finally lost it Leo."
The blue bandana wearing turtle smirked and shook his head. Raphael took threatening steps towards Mikey. "Who are you callin' a sidekick, shell for brains?"
"Now, now Raphie-boy, don't be mad, you know you're the prettiest on my team." Mikey grinned.
"5 says Raph beats him in 10." Don grinned.
Leo looked at his intelligent brother with a sly smirk. "I say 5." They shook hands right as Raph lunged at Mikey, the two rolling around on the roof top.
"Ow! Owowowowowowowowowowowowow! Not the face Raphie!" The two wrestled while Don timed in his head, and in over 4 minutes, Raphael had Michelangelo in a painful headlock.
Donatello's shoulders sagged in defeat. "I'll give you the 5 when we get home."
Leonardo gave him a small bow. "Pleasure doing business with you." His tone lightly mocking while his immediate brother waved it off. Leo straightened and looked to his hot headed brother and the joker of the four. "Oh guys, let's check out mid-town before calling it a night." He called, a hint of sternness to his tone as he started running, leaping easily to the next building.
"Last one there buys tonight's Pizza!" Don ran smirking, using his bow staff to propel himself ahead of his leader.
Raph and Mikey looked at each other before jumping up and running like crazy to catch up. "Woohoo!" Mikey called as he summersaulted through the air. "I love being a turtle!"
"Any louder chuckle head and they'll hear you in the Bronx." Raphael threatened.
Michelangelo just chuckled and stuck his tongue out at his brother, slightly shaking his head. Raphael turned out to be last, the larger turtles growling and muttering in annoyance as he looked through the streets for some kind of target to take his anger out on, hoping for a robber or even a purse thief.
"Where the shell are the scum bags?" Raph glared.
"Well, after Hun was mutated he's stayed quiet, we can't even confirm if he still runs the Purple Dragons." Don began. "The Shredders gone, for good probably, Karai returned to Japan and I hear she's with that Doctor Chaplin now, and that Khan guy who took over the Foot for the interspace Shredder has been silent for a long time now. We haven't even heard anything from Bishop…though I'm still not sure if we count him as a threat or as an ally." The brainiac listed, a slight shudder ran through him as he thought of the Government official in a black suit, remembering his second mutation all too well.
Mikey hung upside down from a ladder, arms crossed. "Even the gangs are quiet lately. I have to agree with our giant ugly reptile for once here bro's, its boring lately."
Leo looked thoughtful. "The best we can do for now is stay prepared, be ready for whatever is thrown at us."
"So," Don grinned and pointed to a sewer cover below them. "Wanna head home and call for dinner early?"
Mikey flipped through the air and ran for the fire escape ladders on the side of the building. "Pizza! Here I come baby!"
Raphael smirked as he threw himself over the side of the building, and with the skill only a ninja could possess, landed on Mikey's shoulders for a moment before leaping off of them, pushing off from the orange wearing turtles head as he landed on the concrete, making his younger brother sway and stumble.
"Not funny Raph!" Mikey pouted, shaking his fist.
"Oh yes it is." He taunted back, lifting the sewer cover easily and jumping down.
Donatello landed next, with his youngest brother behind him, both flipping in the air before diving down the hole, Leo is hot pursuit, placing the cover over once more.
Through the sewer tunnels, the turtles ran at their full speed, determined to make it back to the old pumping station they now called home. On the surface, a castle like structure stood on the edge of Central Park, below was a large expansion of open man made halls and rooms. Their way in was through the sewer to a door that looked like a vault, all four waited as Donatello's scan system checked them over, confirming who they were before twisting the handle and the door squeaking open itself.
Stepping in, they walked on a railing kept from when they first arrived, below them the battle shell with "Tortuga Bros Moving" on the side, and the chopper Doctor Stockman "gave" them which Donny customised, as well as Raph's Shell Cycle.
The four jumped down into the living room to see Master Splinter sat in front of the TV, watching an episode of his favourite drama.
"I'm sorry Cal, but I'm not your older sister, I'm actually your uncle." The old rat made a sound of surprise as he watched the screen carefully, seeing the actors and actresses in some kind of old fashioned garden.
"Dun, dun, DUN!" Mikey chimed, sniggering as he got closer to the couch before running the rest of the way and leaping over the back of it. "We're back Sensei!" He cheered, holding his arms out wide.
"Yes Michelangelo, I could hear your heavy foot falls in the tunnels. I do believe you need more training tomorrow morning on your stealth my son." The grey furred rat smirked jokingly at his youngest son, hiding his amusement as the orange wearing turtle's shoulders dropped and a dreaded groan sounded.
"Busted." Donatello taunted, patting his brother on the shoulder before walking on to his lab. Tables with various bottles, test tubes, machine parts, drawing plans scattered everywhere as a number of computer screens hung over them from the ceiling.
Leo chuckled at his brother's antics, bowing to Master Splinter. "I think I'll train a little more before I head to the showers."
Splinter-san nodded and looked to his third youngest son, who shrugged his big shoulders and went to his weights. Smiling, happy to have his family home, the elder stood, handing the remote to Mikey before retiring for the night.
"Good night my sons." The older mutant wished before closing his Japanese style doors.
Shutting the same paper doors to the dojo behind him, Leonardo took out his shell cell once more and sat himself down against the wall, turning the sound onto silent as he made his way through his contacts to one particular number.
Hey Evie, u still up?
A reply was almost immediate, informing the teen that his friend had been waiting up.
Yo Leo :)
Konbanwa Evie-chan
… What now?
Good evening in Japanese
Oh! Buonasera Leonardo
Were u waiting long?
Nah, iv been doing some sketches
There was a slight pause before the message came through which made Leo a little concerned. She's not been waiting up for me when she's tired right?
U know, if u we'r tired while waiting u should have gone to sleep
But u said u'd text later, and u know me Leo, I don't sleep till early morning, im fine
U sure?
U worrier, look im fine see, I was able to finish this:
After the text came a picture message, opening it, Leo could make out cream bed covers, a bed side lamp lit, and a small slim hand with pale skin holding a A4 sketchbook. The page on the photo showed rough sketches and detailed colour drawings of turtles, the largest image on the collage was a colour pencil piece of a turtle shell. Leo looked at the picture in astonishment.
It's amazing
Haha not really, its taken me a hell of a long time just to draw out the patterns right, don't get me started on how hard the colour was
It looks like a picture…
Thank u :D
U did that all on ur own?
The beauty that is google gave me plenty of good photos :D so u like it?
Its for me?
Not really seen as I can't send it to u, I was just bored so I started doodling
I love it
Really?
Yeah its amazing Evie :)
Oh shucks
so what are u up to now?
Well I just finished that, and now im talking to u
U were waiting up?
Well im not really that sleepy yet so… how did ur run go anyway?
Still very dull
U kinda sound like u like to fight
No that's Raph I just like a challenge
Ah and a quiet, peaceful city is too dull? :P
Not at all, but hearing Mikey and Raph whine is
Haha poor u, well I have this weekend off from work, tomorrow too so I think I'll go visit Linda
Sounds like fun
There was another pause, this time longer.
Yep
Why the hesitation?
Oh I just know Linda, she'll bombard me with questions
About what?
Um…u know: college, what I plan to do after this year, u, what Fran and works like
Wait, why me?
Please don't be mad! …Fran…kinda told her and my friends that I was talking to a guy and now theyr all questioning me… -_-'
Leonardo felt a shiver run down his spine. Fear? Leo shook his head. No, Don did a check and confirmed she has no connection to anything that could endanger us, besides I trust Evie. It felt like a good shiver…a happy one…
Curious, Leo texted back almost immediately.
What did u tell them?
That we'r friends, that ur names Leonardo, u live in New York, that I was talking to ur brother Mikey and now Don, that's all
The blue wearing turtle felt a slight sting at the text. Disappointment? About what? What was I expecting? The young turtle asked himself angrily, shaking his head at himself.
It's ok Evie, that's fine, its natural for ur friends and family to want to know about me, isn't it?
Yeah but… I dont know I kind of got the feeling from the three of u that u like ur privacy…
Leonardo's narrow eyes widened slightly in surprise.
Ur 6th sense is really something, u figure things out before I have to explain them
Well as long as ur not angry…
Why would I be angry?
… forget it
Evie u can tell me, I wont get mad :)
…its embarrassing
Leo had never been so intrigued.
…just…don't get mad or laugh ok?
Promise
There was another pause before the shell cell vibrated again.
They all think that we'r…more than friends…
It was Leo's turn to pause. Seriously? Why? Was all he could think.
I see, why would they think that?
Its silly reasoning, like: we text all the time, we tease and flirt every now and then, and cause ur brothers get along with me…
I'll be honest that doesn't make me think "couple"
I know right?!
But why did u think id be mad or upset?
I don't know…relationships seemed a touchy subject with u, whenever we started to touch on it, ud change subjects or answer really briefly so I figured u didn't want to talk about it
He knew it shouldn't have surprised him that Evie had figured out his discomfort towards the matter, but it still impressed him that she picked up small things like that, just by paying attention to the conversation.
Its ok Evie, really, I feel neither, I don't even feel uncomfortable
Really? U sure? Ur not just saying that cause ur nice are u?
Haha no I mean it, in fact any guy should feel lucky to be paired with u
Leo was texting quickly and didn't think twice over what he wrote before he hit send, only as the pause lengthened did the young reptile realise what he said. His cheeks burned hot as he slapped his palm to his forehead.
"Don and Mikey are never going to let me live that down." He groaned.
A vibrate.
Leo…I think that's just about the cutest thing any guys ever said to me! X
Whats the x?
Haha don't u know? It's a kiss
The forest green turtles face turned red for a moment. Kiss? A kiss?! For me?! Evie messaged again before he could even begin to plan a response in his shocked condition.
I do it to a lot of my friends…well if they put kisses first anyway, like Mina, she puts 3 so I always put 3, Linda always puts 1 at the end of every text, I don't usually put a kiss to guys though, not unless im dating, but u earned one ;) haha
He felt that sting again. Disappointment? Why now? Leo knew already that it was common for girls to put kisses, April often did after all. "Why am I disappointed at such a little thing? What the shells wrong with me?" Leonardo muttered to himself, frowning, shaking his head.
"I do believe it's the side effects to what people call a crush." The blue wearing turtle flinched at the gentle but teasing voice that he knew belonged to his immediate brother.
He looked up slowly, sure enough Donatello and Michelangelo had their heads sticking through the door, watching him with big grins in their faces. Quickly they both entered and shut the door to the dojo behind them, Mikey practically running across the reed covered floor to throw an arm over his oldest brothers shoulders.
"Leo and Evie, sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g!" He sang tauntingly, holding up his phone to point at the x Evie had sent. "Literally." He grinned.
"Knock it off Mikey." Snatching back his phone Leo's tone turned serious. "Evie said so herself, she puts kisses to a lot of people it's no big deal."
"But Leo you said so yourself! "Any guy should feel lucky to be paired" with Evie! And bro, you're blushing like a tomato dude." Mikey sniggered, poking the leader's cheek.
Have I freaked u out with that?...
The text brought Leo out of his frown and reminded him of his current predicament.
No its ok, April sometimes puts kisses at the end of her texts, I just wasn't expecting it
Oh I see :) well I wont put them if that makes u more comfortable
"Do you know what bothers me?" Mikey spoke up, looking at Don. "Leo got the first kiss." He pouted.
The way his younger brother phrased the comment made Leo's blush darken several shades, but he chose to ignore it, feeling the conversation with Evie was more important, especially his next question.
But u did to guys u dated?
Well only if they put them first… that was the first time I put one without the guy…
This made Leo smile, he was the first guy she put a kiss to first. His chest puffed out a little in pride, knowing that he was a first for something. Before he could get any more grief from his younger brothers, Leo quickly left the dojo and headed to his room, laying down on his mattress with a smirk, Leo texted back.
I feel kind of honoured now
Haha u should :P
Can I ask u something?
Shoot
How many guys have u dated? U don't have to answer if u don't want to
Nah that's alright…well… I'v had 2 boyfriends and including them iv dated 5 guys. I like to date guys for at least a month before I say we'r "together", u see. The 3 other guys didn't last long, we'd talk for a few weeks then either they'd lose interest or it became evident they were after "one thing"
One thing?
U know…what most teen guys/young men want
Leonardo turned red once more, feeling how his cheeks burned, he was sure his skin was as dark red as Raph's bandana.
…oh
Yeah…
So u stopped talking to them after that?
Yeah I learnt my lesson the first two times
What do u mean?
Well… ok only Fran, Katie and Mina know about this so…
I swear I wont go telling anyone else
Thank u Leo :) …well…my first boyfriend was when I was 13, that was shortly lived, all we really did was hold hands and hang out, then I dated a guy that didn't work out, then my second boyfriend was when I was 16 and that got pretty serious, we were together for almost a year, then the two guys I dated after I broke up with him kept asking for pictures and stuff…
Pictures?
Yeah u know…
…no, uv lost me
…indecent pictures… the second guy even made requests, it was actually pretty scary and I felt so embarrassed, I only told Fran and she gave them hell let me tell u
There was that flash of red in his vision.
Of course I didn't send them any and told them to stop texting me, but I learnt to pick up signs of when guys were after that sort of thing, that's how I know u and ur brothers are good
The young turtle had to take deep, unsteady breaths to calm himself down before he could reply.
I see what u mean now
There was a slight pause as Leo continued to calm himself down. It confused him as to why he reacted so strongly, but it wouldn't be the first time. There were cases in the past when he showed overprotectiveness, like whenever she was walking to work alone, or that time Donny impersonated him and her tone changed when talking about her birth date, and even now. The thing that bothered him most about his reaction, was the sheer level of anger, and it wasn't only aimed at the two despicable men who Evie "dated", but her second boyfriend as well. Why?
Because they could have her when I can't. Was a thought that passed through his mind. And that made the young leader think. Is this the closest I will ever get to Evie?
Just the idea of that…was painful somehow.
There was a sudden vibration on his shell cell, shortly followed by another, both were from Evie, the first was a picture message again. The second message read:
This is me
Leo froze.
Don't freak its not indecent!
The forest green turtle let out a breath he didn't know he'd been holding.
This was taken by Frankie for me after I got ready for the last time we went out together, me and some college friends wanted to hang, I invited Fran along so we got dressed up… i…wanted u to see me… is that weird? U can delete it if u want to
Leonardo Hamato was in shock, he couldn't believe the turn of events. A simple conversation about Evie's drawings had somehow turned into a relationship talk and now he had the possibility of seeing Evie?
The sheer level of joy and excitement that ran through the young mutant almost made him giddy, and more importantly, it ignited a flame of hope and enlightenment within him. Hope because if Evie was so willing to be so open with him to this point, maybe, just maybe, there could be a chance she could accept the real him.
And enlightenment because he realised Donatello was right.
With a pounding heart, Leo opened the picture to be greeted with a small female, pale skinned with a sunshine smile, slim figure posing with a hand on her hip and making a peace sign with the other. She was dressed in small black heels and pale blue skinny jeans with rips and ladders over the thighs and knees, wearing a black top that hung loose below small breasts and a navy blue leather crop jacket over. The hair was pushed back by a black and white head band, light brown hair flowing straight and smooth over her small shoulders, a long fringe framing her eyes, one ice blue and the other bright green.
"Evie." Leonardo breathed. The young male took a moment to observe the image before texting back, not bothering to think about what he was saying anymore.
U look beautiful Evie
Down stairs in the layer, in the lab both Mikey and Donny had their faces almost pressed to the glass as they read the conversation between their older brother and new friend. The two had been following the conversation carefully between the two, holding their breaths to see if their brother would indeed delete the image or open it. To them it was like a romance drama, and they were about to see if the two main characters were willing to take that next stage in their growing relationship.
They too saw the image of Evelyn Richards once the attachment was opened, and Michelangelo had smirked and stood proud. "Toldya she was a hottie." Was his smug comment, but then both awed and smirked at their leaders reply.
"Wayda go Leo." Donatello smiled. Being the intelligent turtle that he was, it hadn't taken him long to pick up on the vibes the mature turtle gave off when it came to anything to do with the young lady, and felt a sense of brotherly pride that the older was finally opening himself up to someone.
"Wayda go Leo what?" Came a strong Brooklyn accent behind them.
The two smaller turtles gulped, slowly looking behind them to see Raphael, his large arms crossed over his chest plastron, drumming his fingers over his bicep as he stared down at them, eyes narrow to show he meant business.
Mikey smiled nervously under his older brother's gaze. "Oh boy, now we're really busted."
Egypt: wow this chapters long...is it too long?
well now raphie knows, hehe, leos in for it I think
BTW to be clear- even though the story is based after the turtles defeated Shredder for the final time in the 2007 series (season 7 episode 13- Wedding Bells and Bytes), I make references to the turtles, friends, splinter, enemies, their gadgets and the layer from seasons 4-the end of season 5 which was before the art style changed and they did that "future" series. know what I mean?
I miss that old style, it looked more cool and bad*ss to me T_T
well, i'll see all u lovely people next time!