Chapter 13
Mikey slowly slid his eyes open. His vision was blurry and the voices around him sounded worried, but relieved as they echoed in his head. Eventually his vision cleared up and he was able to see his brothers surrounding him
"Hey Mikey, how do you feel?" Don asked
Mikey pushed himself up in a sitting position wincing at the pain in his side and shoulder "Well, considering I've been through worse, I'm gonna say pretty damn good"
The brothers chuckled and Mikey attempted to stand up. The older brother in the room stopped him "Easy Mikey, Avery said you shouldn't be on your feet just yet. The venom is still exiting your body"
"I was poisoned again?" Mikey asked not remembering anything that happened after the whole fight with Kai
"Yep remember that dagger that one of his bodyguards hit you with?" Raph asked
"Yeah"
"Apparently it was laced with some kind of venom" Leo finished
"Wow poisoned twice and survived. I'm so awesome" Mikey gloated
"You survived because of Avery and Nati's medical skills" Don said rolling his eyes
"Oh come on you know I'm awesome" Mikey grinned "Anyway enough about me, let's talk about you, Donatello" his grin turned slightly devilish "And Nati"
"Yeah Don, what is going on between you two?" Raph joined in
"I have no idea what you're talking about" Don turned away embarrassed
"Aw come on Donnie, everyone in the village noticed that something is going on"
"Shut up"
"You love her, don't you?" Mikey asked
"I don't love her… well…" he stopped and rubbed the back of his head
"Well what?" Leo asked
"Not yet anyway"
Mikey whooped "I knew it"
"I can't wait to hear her talk" Don said
"What's up with Miss Silent anyway?" Raph asked not knowing what was going on with Nati
"From what Avery told me, her parents were killed off by Kai so she took a vow of silence until he's no longer the ruler here"
"And since the real heir made his appearance I don't think Kai's there anymore"
"Beloose got out" Mikey asked
The others nodded
"Sweet, this just keeps getting better" Mikey said "Hopefully things will get better around here"
After another half an hour Mikey was able to stand up on his own and move around without the help of others. They left the room and was greeted by Tam-Tam who playfully licked their faces. Dax stood behind him
"I am glad you are feeling better Michelangelo" he pulled whatever he was hiding from behind his back "Now for the new matter" it looked like he was holding some kind of gem
"What are those?" Don asked
"They are the transporting gems we told you about"
"Oh… now we can go home" Mikey said slowly
"Yes" Dax said and if he was upset at all he didn't show it "Now, I've noticed that you have taken quite a liking to this place so whether or not you would like to stay is completely up to you"
Mikey looked to his brothers "Hey don't look at us bro" Raph raised his hands up "Your girlfriend is the one that's here. The choice is yours"
"Right… where's Avery?"
"She's waiting for you by the cliff" Dax answered and led them out. Sure enough there she was, sitting down letting her feet hang over the edge. Mikey looked back at his brothers who gave him a little push toward her
Mikey sighed and continued to make his way to her "Hey Avery"
"Hello Michelangelo"
"Well… how does it feel?" Mikey asked sitting down next to her
"How does what feel?" Avery answered with another question
"How does it feel now that Kai no longer has control of your life?"
"It feels good actually and I can't thank you enough"
"No need to thank me. I believe I did say that I loved you right?" he smirked and lightly kissed her hand
"Yes you did and I love you too, but now what are you going to do? We have our gems back and you have a chance to go home"
"But I want to be with you and I can't take you away from here. I can't take you from this beautiful place. New York is not the place for you"
"We have no pizza, no video games…" Avery started
"I can adjust" Mikey said "And besides if I ever get the urge to go back I can just use those transporting gems can't I?"
"I guess so, but are you sure that this is what you want?"
"I'm positive. You have no idea how happy you make me" Avery looked up at him and smiled, but felt like he wanted to say more "And that's why I want you to be my wife"
Avery froze "Y-you want me to be…" she paused and felt tears well up in her eyes
"Yes I do"
She couldn't say anything so to answer his question she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him "I'm guessing that's a yes" Mikey chuckled
"And you would be right" she continued to kiss him
"Alright Mikey" Raph whooped from behind them
All Mikey could do was roll his eyes and stand up then helped Avery up as well "Way to ruin the moment Raph" Mikey mumbled and Avery giggled
"So… what is your decision?" Dax asked once both of them returned to the group
"I want to stay here… with Avery" Mikey said then looked to his brothers "Guys, are you going to stay too?"
"You have to" Avery stated quickly "I would hate it if you were separated from your brother"
Leo grinned "I think we can make it work. What do you guys think?"
Raph crossed his arms "Well let's see, we can walk out in the open, people won't scream at the sight of us and when we save people we actually get thank yous" Raph listed "I think I could enjoy it here"
"Don…?" Mikey asked
"Well there isn't much technology here, but if Mikey's willing to adjust than so am I"
"You could always go back if and when you want to" Avery explained
"We're in" Leo answered for them
"Thank you brothers" Avery said
"Brothers? Where did that come from?" Raph asked
"Oh yeah guys, meet my future wife. Of course with your blessing Dax"
"After everything you have done for this village, for me and for my sister you don't need my blessing. Welcome to the family, brother"
"Congrats little bro"
Mikey grinned, he couldn't believe how much had changed. He will admit, he's going to miss his time on earth, but he had other things to worry about, like taking care of his soon to be wife. He hugged Avery close to him and thought only one thing
Life just got a whole lot better
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The end
It's over now
I will probably add a sequel… the love story for Donnie, but only if the reviewers want that
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