Epilogue

L.A.: Okay, here's the last chapter. I was able to get it out today. Enjoy!

I was kind of sad to see the wolves go. They were actually a lot of fun to be with. Of course I didn't want the news reporting about loose wolves roaming the streets. Also, Akira was returned to the zoo and sent back to Japan where he could rest peacefully for awhile. I was glad to hear because I had felt sad for the poor monkey. Over the next two weeks, we slowly found places for the animals.

Everyone, especially Master Splinter, were relieved when most of the animals left. A few occasionally stopped by to visit. Apparently, the lair was now the coolest thing since slice bread for these animals.

Aristotle decided to stay with the turtles. Although he never admitted it, I think he had grown fond of all of us. Klunk was furious at first but he grudgingly accepted it when he knew he had no option. Klunk finally admitted to me that he is used to me being around. He still calls me Satan but now he's not trying to kill me with his mind.

Those two weeks were a blur. This was probably because I was grounded. Yep, I uncovered illegal animal testing, saved my best friend, and saved test animals but still get grounded. If that wasn't enough, nobody trusted me to actually accept being grounded so I was watched constantly. I might have complained more if it weren't for the fact that I think Donnie was slightly serious about that microchipping thing.

It was a couple of days after my punishment was lifted when Donnie called me into his lab. His expression was a mixture between excitement and sadness.

"What's up?" I said as I grabbed my favorite rolling chair and rolled over to him.

"I've done it," He said softly. "I've found a cure for you." He held up a vial filled with strange silver liquid. "If I inject you with this then the damage to your dna will be repaired."

"Oh," I said, stunned. "That's…awesome." A mixture of emotions ran through me. I was excited at the chance of being human, scared because this information was so new, shocked, and…regret? I frowned. Why was I feeling regret?

"I know, this is a shock," Don said as he set the vial back down. "So, just sleep on it and tomorrow we'll do it."

Of course when someone tells you to sleep on something, you never actually sleep. Instead, you stay up all night thinking about it. What bugged me the most was the feeling of regret that had been growing within me all day. I wasn't afraid that my relationship with the turtles and Master Splinter would change. It was pretty clear that that wasn't going to happen anytime soon. I guess, a part of me liked being part dog. Of course I wanted to be human again and see my family and friends. A part of me, though, was going to miss those times when I could roll out of bed and go without any cosmetics and having people constantly petting and feeding me. I think that what I was going to miss the most was talking to animals. I had gotten used to hearing them. When I was human again, my world was going to be a lot quieter.

The next morning though, I headed to Don's lab. I was a bundle of nerves as I watched him prepare the shot.

"You okay?" Don asked. "If you aren't ready then we can wait."

"No," I said as I forced myself to look away from the needle. "I'm good. Just do it quickly."

Donnie nodded and a moment later I felt the needle penetrate my arm. It stung briefly and then my blood felt as if it was running cold. This only lasted a couple of seconds. I shivered as I glanced at Don for reassurance.

He was staring at me wide-eyed.

"What?" I asked as I frowned. "I didn't sprout a horn, did I?"

"No," he laughed, "I just didn't know you were a blonde."

I gasped as I ran to the closest mirror.

There was no tail, no furry ears sticking out from the top of my head. It was me. The one I had woken up to for the past sixteen years.

I remembered that Don was still in the room. Grinning sheepishly, I turned back to him. "Not too disappointed, are you?"

Don grinned. "Not at all."

"Whoa! What happened to you?" a voice said behind me.

My eyes widened as I turned around. Aristotle was standing behind me with his head cocked.

"I understood you," I said in surprise.

"Of course you could, Satan," Klunk said as he entered the room. "Just cause you look more human doesn't change the fact that you are a dog."

"Oh no," Don said as he began to search his desk. "If you can still understand them, then you're not completely cured. You might need another treatment and…"

"Don," I said as I place a hand over his hands. "Don't worry about it."

His eyes widened. "But, you could relapse."

"That's a chance I'm willing to take," I sighed. "I've been wondering this whole time why Sarafina sacrificed herself for me and I think I finally know the answer." My gaze drifted towards Aristotle and Klunk. "Sarafina spent her life figuring out a way to talk to humans. When she saw me on the lab table next to her, she saw me as her answer." I glanced back at Donnie. "And, you know, I want to. I mean I'm not going to be Dr. Doolittle and broadcast to the entire world that I can talk to animals but I can help in my own way." I grinned "Now, how about we show everyone the new…er… old me?"

A week later, I found myself at my front door. I was nervous as I shifted from one foot to another. It wasn't that I didn't want to go but I was afraid how they would react. I hadn't seen them in a long time.

I turned and stared across the street. In the alley, I could barely make out the turtles. Reassured by their presence, I turned back to the door and rang the bell.

The reaction from my parents was overwhelming. I was smothered in hugs and kisses. They wouldn't let me go and I was afraid that they would strangle me. For the next few hours, I had to tell them what had happened to me. There was no way that I was going to tell them about becoming a dog or the turtles. So, I told them I had amnesia and everything was pretty much a blur. Although they accepted the idea, I could tell that they were suspicious. Even so, it was good to have my parents again.

It was almost night time when I was finally allowed to go to my room. I was nearly exhausted from my parents' constant attention.

As I flopped down on my bed, I heard a light rap on my window. Frowning, I sat up and peered out my window.

Four green faces smiled back. I rolled my eyes as I opened my window.

"Nice room, Sophie," Mikey said as he surveyed the room.

"Unicorns" Raph raised an eyebrow and pointed to my stuffed unicorn.

I stuck out my tongue and picked up the unicorn. "It was a phase."

"So, when are you going to come visit us?" Mikey asked.

I laughed. "Well, seeing how my parents won't let me out of sight, I'm going to say that it's going to be awhile."

"Well," Leo shot a glance at Raph. "Raph, Mikey, and I have to get going."

"What?" Mikey said. "I don't have to."

Raph grabbed one of Mikey's arms while Leo grabbed the other and began to drag him away.

"No, we're leavin'" Raph said.

"Oh, I get it." Mikey grinned evilly. "I want to stay and make them feel awkward." Against his wish, he was dragged out leaving me blushing like an idiot and Don just shaking his head.

After a long moment, I turned to Don. "So, what did you want to talk about?"

"I did want to give you a house-warming gift," He reached in his bag and pulled out a hammer with a pink bow tied on it.

I giggled as I took it. "Is this my hammer?"

Don nodded. "Yes, it is the hammer. The one you kept asking for when you had that argument with Lindsey."

"Aw," I said as I cradled the hammer. "Thanks."

"There's one more thing." I noticed he was blushing as he pulled out a small black box.

I raised an eyebrow as I took it from him and opened it. I let out a gasp as I saw what was inside. It was a little ring with a turtle on top.

"Don…" I started.

"I just thought you could have a little reminder of us when you go to school and other activities," Don said.

"That' so sweet," I gave him a sideways glance. "It has a tracking chip in it just in case I get in trouble, right?"

"Maybe," Don sighed. "If you don't want it…"

"No!" I gave him a peck on the lips. "I love it." I put the ring on my finger and examined it.

"Good," Don walked back to the window. "Well, I should get going."

"Okay," I said, ignoring the sadness that welled up. "But come visit me soon."

"Of course I will," Don leaned in and kissed me. With a wink, he was out of my window.

I watched him until he was a mere speck on the horizon. I held up my hand to admire my ring. This adventure was over. Although I knew this, I wasn't too sad. I knew that as long as I had the turtles in my life, my life would never be boring.

L.A.: That's it. Wow, I feel so empty now. Now for the question, will there be a sequel? Not sure. I have a story idea that I want to do for TMNT but I'm not sure if it will be in this series or would stand on its own. Whatever I choose, I will put a preview of it in this story. Anyway, tell me what you think!