Here it is, the moment you've all been waiting for.
Drum roll. Da da da. A look into Leo's Diary.
Warning! Character descriptions and a really, really long chapter.
Chapter 11
Mikey and Don were arguing 10 minutes straight on who should open the dairy. It was the most pointless discussion of the century. It was forever either Don was going to open it, or Mikey was going to open it. Raph literally flipped through a comic book all through this talk. April kept track on how long the quarrel went on. When, finally, Casey just put his hand on the worn out book, everything went quiet.
"10 minutes and 46 seconds" April announced.
"Now it's normal for me and...him to quarrel that long. Not only was that a complete waste of all of our time, you 2 were acting like you had hatched 10 minutes and 46 seconds ago. Even I know that it's time to grow up. Emphasise on the grow up."
"Yeah. Now are we going to open this diary or not? It's driving me crazy."
Both Don and Mikey took it to the projector, to stop another feud. Don typed in some codes on his key board, scanned the page that was open and the image appeared in front of them...unfortunately...
"Don, it's upside down again."
"Uh, I know that."
Raph smacked his face. He shook his head at his younger brother.
Don you made this thing yesterday and yet you still can't get it right.
Don flipped the book and scanned again. This time, the image came up upright. A embarrassed 'he he' was all that Donny could let loose from his lips.
This is what was on the open page
I so am never gonna forgive Mikey. He was like so annoying today. I tried to teach him a new move and he thought I was joking and playing around. I would love it if he could actually see how I think of life. We're not in a comic book. Life isn't a walk in the park. We're ninjas. He needs to act like it.
"Hold on. Maybe we should see the start not the middle to see what he thinks of us." Mikey said.
"Mikey had a good idea?" Raph asked.
"Mikey had a good idea." Don said, surprised. Don turned to the front, scanned the page and the image appeared.
Man, I never thought sensei would give me another journal. It took, like, 6 months to complete my last one. Well since this is a new book, I should probable write what I think of my family right now...
Finally the good stuff. Raph thought to himself.
First of all there is my beloved sensei. Always teaching us new ways to be ninjas. Though, I'm trying to talk to him more cause, when I was a kid, we had very different points of views. Sometimes, I wonder if that bound is slipping away once more. It's hard to tell when your teacher is also your father. Man, life's complicated. Splinter - codeword for family - spirit.
Next, I introduce to you my genius younger brother Donatello, or Donny, or even Don, for short. On the outside he is a turtle with his head filled up with facts and figures, but on the inside, he's a courageous tiger, waiting until night fall. Sure, he is a Mr. Fix-it, a mechanist, an inventor, a scientist, a wonder-with-computers, but he is also a skilled ninja turtle. After studying enemies for a while, he comes back at them, three step ahead. I mean it. It is impossible to count all the times he has bailed us out of a stitch with his genius. There is only one fatal flaw in his genius. He gets to caught up in his work. When he's 'in the zone' everything else just blacks out. You literally have to drag him from that bench of his to even get him move. But all the same, he is one understanding brother. A team can't be complete if there isn't someone who is smarter than the enemy. Don - codeword of family - the brain.
You would never think that until you read it. Don turned the page to this info.
In the spotlight now is my brother, Michelangelo, but we call him Mikey, or goofball, or knucklehead, or what ever comes to our minds when he drives everyone insane. Though, he might act all scared during monsters movies, he is actually more like a fearless hawk, hunting for food at twilight. Yes, I have to admit, his pranks get really old really fast, but all he's trying to do is lighten the room. It's quiet logical actually. Mikey gets bored quicker than he can eat a pizza, believe me that's quick. The rest of us are in our own worlds, keeping our mouths shut, while he is there, wanting someone to talk to. So, he either does an annoying prank, or a not-really-funny joke to lighten the mood. He also is quiet strong, even though he would rather watch cartoons all day than train. It's amazing. Even though he acts like a 5 year old most of the time, I agree that I don't want him to grow up. Mikey - codeword for family - the smile.
That's deep, dude. The page had to be turned yet again.
In this corner, we have the one, the only, Raphael. Also Known as Raph, hot head, manic, psycho, fighter. Fighter is an understatement, though. Warrior suits my brother much better. Sometimes he acts like a complete idiot, rushing off into things, but, I think to myself, wouldn't I do that, once in a while. If it was to protect the others, shell yeah. I guess I dislike Raph's methods is because we're so alike. We both are lone wolfs. We're both stubborn. We both want to be top turtle. We both would be great leaders, but sensei chose me over him. Because of that, I believe, that's why we have our arguments. Not because of the way we fight, but that little issue of being the leader. I mean, the others listen to him more than me. He is the one that doescome to there aid when in danger. He is the one they look up to the most. He should be the leader. But he still is the strength that binds this family together, so he really is most important. Raph - codeword for family - the muscle.
Why would he think THAT. Raph couldn't help but be astonished at that paragraph of him. It was just to unbelievable. The page was turned over once more.
There's also a couple of other people in my life. I'm not going to write about my enemies, so here are my human friends. First, April. Major red-head and major best friend. She was the first human we met and took us in for who we were, without calling us freaks, or frogs, I mean come on, we have shells you know. Anyway, thanks to her, we so have new doors opened for us. A great friend. April - codeword - the arms, to keep us in balance.
After meeting April, we meet Casey. He is almost as crazy as Raph. He might be loyal, but he can get to be exactly like Raph. They both will go out and play 'vigilanty'. His version of vigilante, a guy wearing a hockey mask armed with a baseball bat. A sad day for us ninjas. We enjoy having him around anyway, he usually comes down with April. Sometimes, I wonder if he has a crush on her and vice versa. Only time will tell. Casey - codeword - fists, to keep on punching.
No he is/I'm not!! thought April and Casey in unison. The page turned, again. (I'm being sooooo unoriginal. Don't worry, last time using it.)
Now it all comes down to me. I hate being my own judge. I always seem to be to hard on myself. Aw well. That's what you get for being something someone else deserves. I mean, sure, I have a bit in common with my family, but not very much. Sensei and I are both dedicated to ninjitsu. Don and I are both persistent in what we do. Mikey and I believe justice should be served. Raphand I are to stubborn for our own good. April and I are both caring for the others. Finally, Casey and I are both by my brothers side no matter what. That pretty much sums it up. Me - codeword for family - the legs, to keep everyone going.
Well that's my family for you. I ...
Smack!!. Raph knocked Leo's diary for the bench onto the floor. The guys all looked at him. He quickly turned from all of them.
He was hiding his tears.
Mikey took a yawn and head for the couch. The T.V. turned on with a press of the emote control.On the screen it showed what time it was.
"Wow, dudes. It's like (yawn) 8:30. Time flies when your having fu...Uh, guys. I think you better listen to this.
A new species of turtle had just arrived this morning from South America. It is now going to be thoroughly inspected at the aquarium on high way road. Be amazed at this new wonder of New York.
"I'm going out." Raph said.
"Where?" April asked, worriedly.
"Wherever I want to."
Honestly, I loved typing this chapter. It seemed so, you know, cool. Enjoyed like always, I hope. R&R.
