Darling's P.O.V.-

Admittedly, it felt a bit awkward being surrounded by all these humanoid turtles; armed with ninja weapons I might add. But I was happy to see Leonardo again, even if the circumstances weren't great. Worry filled my day as I ran over and over in head the possibility that Daddy could be in danger at work. I listened to what Leonardo told me and stayed away from the lab today, but secretly more than anything I wanted to run there; to check up on Daddy and make sure he was safe. I wasn't scared to go there now, not with the turtles. Above all else, I wanted to get to the bottom of this, so my mind could rest peacefully once more.

"Alright, let's go. Are you ready, Darling?" The blue-masked turtle's question caught me off guard. My hand instinctively lifted up to my chest but I nodded. "Ok, so um…." He took a step towards me, making me realize what his previous inquiry alluded to. He wanted to carry me to the lab, I guess. This was confirmed when he stretched out his arms to me, blushing a fiery pink in the process. His brothers all looked confused. "Uh, Leo? What are you doing?" The tall one, I think his name is Donatello, asked Leonardo.

"W-what does it look like I'm doing? I'm going to….. carry her." Their faces went from puzzled to shocked, particularly the one wearing the red mask. "Carry her? In your actual arms? Like princess-style? Awe! That is so cute!" The orange one, Michelangelo I think, cooed excitedly. Huh, interesting; out of all of Leonardo's brothers, he seems like the only one to be happy to see me- a human girl. The other two, on the other hand….. "Shut it, Mikey! She has to come with us somehow; this is the fastest way." Leonardo retorted clearly embarrassed. "Uh, well actually Leonardo, that's not necessary. I know the way to the lab; I could meet you there," I tried to smooth over the situation- in vain, of course. "It's fine, Darling. I don't mind carrying you; besides, it worked out pretty well last night." "You did this last night?!" Donatello gasped scandalized. And boy, the disgusted expression on Raphael's face. I had to actively choose to ignore them, instead focusing my sole attention onto our leader, who was still looking at me.

"I don't remember it working out last night, Leonardo," my arms folded. "Oh, I just playing around. I promise I'll be steadier tonight," his large green hand waved up and down. "Well, alright; but I trust you," I flashed him a brilliant smile, which he returned. "Ok then," his arms once extended out to hoist me up. We both flinched in surprise at another set of green arms reaching for me. "I wanna carry you! I've never carried anyone anywhere before!" Michelangelo announced with anticipation, keeping his bright blue eyes locked onto mine. "I don't think so," Leonardo's eyes rolled unimpressed. "Awe, why not?! You carted her around last night; it's my turn! Plus it'll give us time to bond as new best friends!" Heh, you know, he's different but I like this one. He's got this naïve enthusiasm about him; a personality the automatically draws you in. I could see us being friends one day… "Pleeeeeeeeeeease?" Or now.

With a short sigh, Leonardo gently pushed his brother's arms away and came over to stand beside me. "We don't have time for this. I'm carrying Darling- that's it." And I saw Raphael and Donatello gaze at each other. Leonardo carefully lifted me up into his arms, cradling me safely close to him. His face was very red by now, and even I couldn't help but blush. "Spoil sport," Michelangelo muttered under his breath, which his older brother close to ignore. Instead he cleared his throat and headed to the ledge of the rooftop. "Alright, come on. I'll take us there." "All of us," Raphael also hissed to himself. I don't think Leonardo heard that. But I did, and I peered back at Raphael over my shoulder before Leonardo took that first leap.