I do not own the TMNT.

Okay people. I have had several emails asking the same questions, so this is the answers:

Yes, you did miss a chapter from "Lost" if you don't know how Leo, Raph, and Donnie got on a fishing boat. "Lost" has 14 chapters so if you missed the last chapter, go back and read it.

"The Finding" is not a new story at all. It is the continuation to "Lost." The reason why I have decided to divide up the story into three parts is very simple. I do not like to make a story so long the readers feel there is never going to be a conclusion. Each part of my saga will have about the same amount of chapters.

With that said, happy reading! Oh, and review please. I have missed hearing from everybody.

XOXOXOXOXOX

This chapter will be divided into two different people's points of view. I will clearly mark the areas that switch between the two so nobody gets confused.

The Finding

Chapter 3

"You Michelangelo are Jinchuu," he said to me.

I had found a new home and purpose for my life. Master Makota was so kind and took me in as if I was family. I agreed to stay and train to become Jinchuu. Since my old life was over as a teenage mutant ninja turtle, maybe it was time for a new life to begin. I could be Jinchuu and help others as Splinter would want me to do. But I decided that I could not allow anyone close to me except for Klunk ever again. My heart was broken from the rejection from my family and it couldn't handle anymore heartbreak. If I stayed alone I wouldn't hurt anymore and that was just fine by me.

Michelangelo's POV:

It has been several weeks since I have made the Jinchuu valley my new home. The Jinchuu had been very kind to me and have provided me with all the clothes that I would need. I was given my own little room in Master Makota's house and was allowed to keep Klunk with me much to my, and the kitten's, delight. I trained daily to learn the ways of Jinchuu. Every morning I had practice to continue to mold my ninjitsu skills. Many were in awe of my abilities with nunchakus. I am asked often to help those who have chosen the nunchakus as their choice of weapon and are having difficulties. I had never thought of myself being in an instructor position before and it was rather nice to have people who look up to me for a change.

In the afternoons Master Makota tutored me in the arts of magic. It is funny, but I do not feel like the old Michelangelo anymore. I had always been the one who tried to keep things light to keep the peace. If I didn't keep my brothers in good spirits then war would have broken out, but that stage of my life was over now. I rarely participated in the other students' playtime and thus have risen in my rank of magic from "beginner" to "intermediate" level in a very short amount of time. Master Makota said that he has rarely been able to teach a student with the amount of focus I have. This is a compliment I have only ever heard Leo get in my life and something that I am quite proud of.

I have learned that the Jinchuu can draw upon any of the elemental power sources of Earth. This would include fire, air, water, earth, etc. Most fully trained Jinchuu tend to focus on one or two elemental powers to use in defense. Only a certain few are trained to use all elemental power sources expertly. Master Makota is one of those few and he says that I too have this potential although, I do tend to rely more upon the elements of air and earth. I have been currently trying to tame the element of fire, but was having serious difficulties. All in all the routine brought structure to my days.

I was in a place of peace now and hadn't felt the presence of Katsuro. So why wasn't I happier? I did miss Splinter, April, and my brothers terribly, but I had begun to like my new life. I have my studies and Klunk. What more did I need?

"You need more than studies and a kitten," I heard someone say behind me.

Spinning around, I saw that Master Makota had snuck up on me again while I was sitting in his garden. He also seemed to have read my mind.

"What do you mean?" I asked respectfully bowing to my elder, "I have everything that I need. You have been most kind."

"Yes. You have food, shelter, and a goal in life, but a body also needs companionship," he said, "Many students here are very interested in getting to know you better, but you hold everyone at an arms distance. Only Klunk seems to bear your affections."

"I do not mean to offend," I said nervously fiddling with a strand of hair, "But I am behind in my studies compared to the other students my age and have chosen to focus on catching up."

"Child, you can not stop living to protect yourself from being hurt," Master Makota said to me sadly, "I feel there is more to the story of how you came to us than you told. What has hurt you so that you have chosen to turn your emotions off?"

"I…I don't know what you are talking about," I lied lowering my eyes so he wouldn't detect my dishonesty, "I simply don't have time for frivolous games when I can use the time to improve my skills."

"Michelangelo. You have a large heart and are very young. I also know that you have a passion for life that for some reason you are not allowing others to see. Many of the students both female and male have tried to catch your eye," he said making my traitorous face flush scarlet, "When you are ready to be true to yourself again, many will be there for you."

With that, Master Makota left me alone to my own thoughts. Yes, many had tried to impress me and I often heard others refer to me as "beautiful," but I didn't want their attention. I wasn't attracted to any of the female Jinchuu and I definantly wasn't attracted to any of the males. I wasn't homophobic, but I also did not swing that way in the least. I started in surprise when Klunk jumped in my lap.

"Meow."

"Klunk. Why can't they just leave me alone? Can't they see that I don't want to get close to anyone? I don't need them! I don't need anybody!" I said firmly hugging the squirming kitten close as tears stung my eyes.

But deep in my heart I knew that I was lying to myself. I wanted to go home and couldn't help but wonder if anyone was missing me back at home.

Leonardo's POV:

"When I find him, I'm goin' ta kill him!" Raph growled pushing a goat that was trying to eat his kimono away from him.

"That attitude is what got us to Japan and traveling on this godforsaken bus Raph," I said grunting as we hit another pothole in the road, "Cut it out before someone takes a closer look at us!"

"When are we goin' ta get ta this place?" Raphael whined swatting at the goat.

"We will arrive in a few days," Donnie said wearily keeping his eyes on the road due to being car or actually bus sick.

"Who shoulda brought the Dromamine Donnie?" Raph asked gleefully.

"Ruminate me Raph!"

"Wha?"

"He said 'Bite me,'" I said with a chuckle.

This was going to be a long trip.

To be continued.