Here With Me
Chapter XIV: Brand New Day

By: Michelle



"Oh Father!" Kat exclaimed. "I'm so glad you are feeling better." Kat wrapped his arms around her father's neck.

Dragon Lord pushed her away. "I have a mission for you to do while Tashina and I are taking care of two problems in the Realm of Dreams."

Kat looked down. "What is it you need Father?" Like he even cared about her.

"I want you to good to the Shinobi's home and get back the mirror for me."

"Is that all." Kat lightly shook her head.

"Yes." Dragon Lord answered. "And one more thing."

"What's that?"

"Don't let anything happen to that mirror." Dragon Lord's voice rose. "Understand."

Kat sighed. She thought since she was now older he would actually trust her. It wasn't her fault the two jars broke.

"UNDERSTAND."

"Yes, sir." She snapped back. She heard him the first time.

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Raphael shook as he spoke. "I thought I would never see you again."

"Me too." A tear rolled down Venus' cheek. "How did you find me?"

"I don't know." Raphael replied. "I just was falling asleep and I ended up here. Then, I followed my heart."

Venus placed her hands on her heart. "You...you love me. You really love me. OH Raph!"

Venus wrapped her arms around his neck and began to smother him with kisses. Raphael responded with kisses back until their lips met. Raphael found her kiss more aggressive than usual and responded aggressively back.

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Leonardo watched over his brother. Raphael seemed so peaceful. Well, Mai Li had said he was in the Realm of Dreams. He watched as a bright smile came over his brother's face.

"What do you think he's smiling about?" Leonardo asked Mai Li.

"I think they just met." Mai Li smiled.

"Thank the gods." Splinter said as he placed a hand on his son's forehead.

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"What you doing Donnie?" Michaelangelo asked as he looked over his brother's shoulder to look at the computer screen.

"I'm checking my email."

"You get email." Mondo Gecko said shocked.

Donatello rolled his eyes. "Yes, I do."

Mondo Gecko and Michaelangelo leaned even more over his shoulder.

"Do you mind?" Donatello snapped aggravated with his audience. "This is personal."

"Grouchy."

"Come on Mondo." Michaelangelo motioned to his friend. "Lets go aggravate Leo."

Donatello clicked on his mailbox.

'You have 3 messages."

Donatello entered his password and went INBOX. Three messages: One from TurtleNinja, one from April, and one from Zen, a girl he met online. He clicked on his first message.

***** Dear Donatello

I'm Sorry, but I cannot come to Earth to visit you. It's hard to explain why, but there are things in life that will not be.

I'm sorry. You're such a good friend. I wish nothing but the best.

Your Friend
TurlteNinja

****** Hey Donatello,

Sorry it took me so long to respond back. It's been hectic at work lately. I have been constantly running the streets reporting on some crimes in the Chinatown area.

ll this week, Chinese medicine and plant shops have been broken into. The crimes have been committed by masked ninjas. At first, I thought it was the Foot Clan. Then, I remember Venus and the stories she has told me about the Rank.

Anyways, two days ago the cops found the body of Dr. Cornelius Quease. I knew he was one of the scientists you admired, so I looked deeper into the situation.

Nearly three years ago, Dr. Quease was kidnapped at a local college while talking about mutations. Well, two days ago, Dr. Quease's body was found on the shore of Long Island, but he did not die from drowning. The coroner believes that the cause of death was due to a large fall.

Most of Dr. Quease's bones were broken, especially his skull. Also, the coroner observed red marks and claw marks on his neck. It has been concluded that Dr. Quease was murdered.

Well, that's all the information I have for now. My prayers are for Venus and Raphael. Please hurry home.

Your Friend
April O'neil

***********Dear Don,

Hey! How's it going?

Haven't seen you online for the last few days. Have you been working on your inventions lately? I haven't. I've been working to much, but tomorrow on my day off I plan to relax and work on them.

Well, I guess you're busy. Hope all goes well with you. Hope to talk to you soon.

Zenobia

Donatello sighed and turned off his computer. He sat still for a few moments and stared into space. Then, he got up and went outside to sit on the edge of the dock.

Leonardo watched him with worry. Something was troubling him. He stood up, balancing himself on one foot. He grabbed the crutches Mai Li let him borrow and began to make his way to talk to his brother.