O.M.T!
That stands for Oh My Turtles, in case y'all didn't know. lols
But enough jokes! I am soooo incredibly sorry I haven't updated this story in nearly a year now! –cries- It's been hectic, and I'm workin' on about a million other things… But enough excuses! I will finish this story! Updates might be super-slow, but please don't lose faith in me, dear readers!
Now…
ONTO THE STORY!
"Luna, I'd like for you to meet Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo. They're kinda like my new, if annoying, older brothers. And this is Master Splinter. He's kinda like my father." Naomi explained, gesturing to each in turn.
Luna waved, looking slightly apprehensive. She got off the couch and looked herself up and down. "Whoa." she said with a grin. "Who'da thought I'd be walking on two legs! Wait'll I tell Rambo!"
Naomi sighed and shook her head. "Loo… You can't see them again."
"Wha- What do you mean? Of course I can! They're just downtown!" Luna said.
"No, Luna. I mean… Look, if the topsiders see you, they won't hesitate to capture you, okay? Just stay here, alright?"
"But, Ram… He'll want to know where I've gone. He'll want to see you! They've been worried about you, No-Name…" The name they used to call her slipped out before she could stop it.
"That's not my name." Naomi hissed. "My name is Naomi Artemisia. This is my home and you are staying here. Got it?"
"You can't tell me what to do! You are not my mother! In fact, you're barely my sister! We are only half-related, and that does not mean you own me! I do what I want, when I wanna do it!"
"This isn't what I had in mind when I saved your life, Luna." Naomi said acidly. "What's your deal, anyways?"
"You left!" Luna exploded. "You went away and left me! My sister is gone…" she whispered, two tiny tears falling from her eyes. "You… You left when our family needed you! When I needed you." she sobbed, burying her face in her hands.
"Is that what they told you?" Naomi asked. Luna nodded, turning her oddly-colored eyes up at Naomi. "Luna, I would never leave my family, especially when they need me. You've gotta believe that. I would never leave."
With a sob, Luna threw herself into her older sister's arms. She cried into /Naomi's fur and Naomi held her gently. She started to softly sing a song she remembered from who-knows-when.
"Come, stop your crying, it will be alright. Just take my hand, hold it tight. I will protect you from all around you. I will be here, don't you cry…."
Luna fell asleep in her sister's grasp, peaceful and calm. Naomi gently laid her down on the couch and grabbed a blanket. She too fell asleep, laying her mask beside her on the arm of the chair.
"Luna, fix your feet." Naomi said for the thousandth time. A week had gone by and the sisters' bond had only gotten stronger.
"Here, like this." She patiently positioned Luna's stance, showing her how to grip her weapon, The twin sais. Why isn't Raphael teaching her this again? she thought to herself, watching in pride as her sister got two bulls-eyes in a row. The sais quivered and Luna pulled them out.
"Did you see that? Two again!" Luna said, almost smugly. She showed off more by performing some of the more basic maneuvers Naomi and the turtles had taught her.
Naomi smiled. "Alright Vie. You're a hotshot all right." She rolled her eyes.
Luna grinned.
"Hey, girls. Watch out, the real ninjas are coming in to train." Mikey said, 'accidentally' pushing Luna and Naomi as he stretched.
"Really? I don't see any?" Naomi said, pretending to look around. She looked under Mikey's feet. "Nope. Not under here either. Where are they, Mike?"
"Ha ha." Mikey said, sticking his tongue out.
"Careful, Mikey." Luna teased. "Your face'll get stuck that way."
"That could only be an improvement." Raphael said, entering the Dojo.
"Hey! Everyone knows I'm the good-looking one!" Mikey said, running his hand along his bald head and down his bandana tails.
"There's hope for the rest of you yet, then." Naomi said.
"Hey!" Four different voices shouted. Naomi ran for her life, laughing.
Six months came and went. Luna got undeniably more skilled. Naomi improved as well.
"S'matter, Nay? Can't catch me?" Luna teased, her green mask hiding her twinkling eyes.
"If you would hold still," Naomi grunted, leaping after her sister, "then I could." She flipped ahead of Luna and grinned.
"Gotcha."
Luna smiled.
Anger flashed in the lightning and the thunder cracked over their heads.
"Explain why we're out in the rain again, please." Luna grumbled. They were patrolling the city, hurrying to escape the storm.
"I didn't think it would start storming." Leo said.
Naomi glanced around nervously. So far, the rain had held off.
It didn't last.
The sky poured down rain and Naomi was taken back to her memories… Her past.
Flash.
Drowning. She couldn't draw air. Her lungs ached and she thrashed, desperate for oxygen.
Flash.
Water, rapidly pooling around her, keeping her from her family.
Flash.
No hope. No time. No air. Only water, water, water.
So much water…
Naomi screamed and collapsed. Her chest heaved and the rain quickly drenched her fur. She was soaked; her body was going into shock.
From far away, Naomi could hear the surprised yells of her siblings. The all was black.
Naomi groaned and she opened her eyes. She blinked rapidly to clear her vision, the sat up. She was warm and dry, in the Lair.
"Nay? Sis, you okay?" Luna asked, peering at her sister in worry.
"I'm fine, Vi." Naomi assured her, though it was more self-assurance than anything.
What the shell happened out there?" Raph asked.
"Nothing…" Naomi said, looking away. The thunder rumbled overhead.
"That wasn't nothing, Naomi." Leonardo said.
"It's fine. I just… got wet and panicked."
Naomi got up from the couch and stretched. She could feel the eyes from the others on her as she stood. Her golden eyes flashed. "I'm fine. Really." she said.
Don nodded. "Alright." he said.
Naomi looked over at Luna. Her sister' was looking at her with unveiled concern.
"I'm okay, Luna. I promise. It was just a little water." she said, now a little annoyed.
Luna didn't say anything, simply nodded and went to the kitchen.
Naomi felt bad, but shrugged it off. She'd apologize later…
Mikey tapped her gently. "Hey, Nay?" he said. "Wanna play video games? I'll let you be first player."
Naomi smiled. "Sure Mikey." she said. "I'd love to play."
Okay, let me have it! Burn me at the proverbial stake! I've been absent from this story too long and am now… dare I say it? Experiencing writer's block! NOOOO!
But fear not! I will return with more! Ideas are welcomed either in a review or PM! Thank you all so much for reviewing and sticking with me!
-12kirby12
