AUTHOR'S NOTE: I might change the rating of this story to R if it progresses how I am thinking it might. Just to give you guys a heads up.

AUTHOR'S NOTE 2: means end of that person and or turtle's P.O.V.

I sat outside a small office, waiting. Today was my first therapy session. I was frightened and wished with all my might that someone could be here with me. Hell, at this point, I'd take Creepy Turtle Guy. I wondered again if I should tell my therapist about him.

'No! she'll think you're a nutball!' my brain nagged. 'don't forget that!' Ha. Fat chance of that. I sighed as my name was called.

"Doctor Jennifer Ryan will see you now." the receptionist said.

I nodded and followed her in. I looked at the woman whom I was to spill my guts to. She looked friendly enough. Despite her height, I pinned her at 6 feet at least, she clearly dwarfed me and my meager five foot five inches, her eyes had a warmness to them. Her long, brown hair was drawn back in a sharp ponytail and her suit was a light cream colour, which, I didn't know how, made her seem taller.

she gestured at a long, leather lounger.

"Lie down there and we'll get started, Christine." I nodded, and laid down.

Over the next hour, I told her where I stood memory-wise. I did leave out my mystery guest.

"Ah," she said after a moment, "We've got a long way to go with you. But you needn't worry. With extensive therapy, we hopefully can make some progress."

It was a shallow reassurance. But that was because she simply couldn't predict the future or how I'd take to the therapy, but at least she was honest about it. I sighed. I was in for a long ride.

As if she knew what I was thinking, she said, "My sister, Sandra, suffered from partial anmesia and so did her husband, Jake. With this program, they both got their full memories back." She gestured at a picture on her desk. Her sister looked exactly the same as she did. Twins, I thought.

"Thanks, that gives me some confidence." I said. It was true. I only hoped it would work for me the same way.

She smiled. "You're welcome. See you next week."

I nodded and left the room, feeling only slightly better than I did. I decided that I needed to go for a walk. The doctors had informed me that there was a small park next to the hospital that patients were free to use if they so needed. I definately needed to. I carefully bundled up in a sweater and a pair of jeans that my bedmate's family had brought her but she didn't like and gave to me. I was grateful. It meant I could be rid of that horrible hospital nightgown for a while.

I walked outside, carrying a hot coffee that my nurse had insisted on giving me before I left. It was a gorgeous day though the air was crisp with fall coldness. The sun shone warmly down on me, keeping me from feeling it too much. As I walked, I inspected the park. I was small, but very peaceful. There was a small pond with several ducks in it and a long trail to walk down if one so desired.

I headed down the trail, singing to myself. I stopped for a moment. So, I had a nice voice too.

"Man, I sound conceited." I said aloud, then chuckled. Well, in my current situation I decided it was allowed. With that, I kept on singing. What song it was, I didn't know, I just sang it.

My life will never be the same
Cause girl you came and changed
The way I walk, the way I talk
Now I cannot explain
These things I feel for you
But girl you know it's true
So stay with me, fulfill my dreams
I'll be all you needOoh it feels so right
I've searched for the perfect love all my life
Ooh it feels like
I have finally found a perfect love this time

Chorus:
You rocked my world, you know you did
And everything I own I give
The rarest love, who'd think I'd find
Someone like you to call mine
You rocked my world, you know you did
And everything I own I give
The rarest love, who'd think I'd find
Someone like you to call mine

In time, I knew that love would bring
Such happiness to me
I tried to keep my sanity
I've waited patiently
And girl you know it seems
My life is so complete
A love that's true, because of you
Keep doing what you do
Ooh it feels so right
I've searched for the perfect love all my life
Ooh who'd think I'd find
Such a perfect love that's awesomely so right

chorus X2

And girl, I know that this is love
I feel the magic all in the air
And girl, I'll never get enough
That's why I always have to have you here

chorus X4

Little did I know, there was a oranged-masked turtle watching me, a lonely and heartbroken expression on his face.

Mikey's P.O.V.

I watched the only woman I had ever loved walk down the lonely path, singing. She looked as lovely as ever, the wind catching her blonde hair making it shine in the sun. God, I missed her. I hoped with all my might she would remember me and come running to me. I wanted to finally tell her I loved her. It had been burning me up inside for months now.

From her expression, I could tell she was troubled. Poor thing, with the memory loss. She probably felt pretty alone in the world right now. I wished to god that I could help her out. Just then, I noticed a couple hiking in my direction. I turned to flee, but my orange bandana got stuck on a branch. I tugged furiously at it, desparate to get away. With one great yank, my bandana came free from my face and I ran like I had the hounds of hell on my heals.

Thanks to my ninja training and speed, I was able to get into the sewers and out of sight before they noticed anything. I sighed with relief and ran back to the lair.

As I walked, something flapping in the breeze caught my eye. I walked up to it. It was an orange...I untangled it from the branch it was stuck on and studied it...bandana. Now that was odd. Who would wear one of these? That's when I noticed it was the same colour orange as I saw in my dream, which was still vivid in my mind. Was that a coincidence or something more?

It looked to be made for someone who had a much larger head than the average human being. The eyeholes in the mask were also too far apart and too big to be made for a man aswell. Was it part of a costume? I thought about what month it was. September. Nope, not Halloween for another month so that ruled that possiblity out. This was getting more puzzling by the second.

Would whoever this belonged to return for it? For some reason, I was curious about who would fit this thing. Impulsively, and before I could change my mind, I wrote a note and left it in the spot where I had found it.

Hello, mysterious bandana wearer,

I found your mask and was wondering if you would like it back. If you do, I'll be here with it again tomorrow night.

meet me here at 8:00.

I turned and walked back to my hospital room, anxious for tomorrow to come.

Mikey's P.O.V.

When I walked back into the lair, the questions as I had feared, started.

"How is she? you went to see her, didn't ya?" Raph asked.

"it's chilly out! didn't ya freeze?" asked Donny.

"where's your bandana?" asked Leo.

I sighed and answered them in turn. "She looks lonely and lost and yes I saw her, and no I didn't freeze. I remembered my sweater. Lastly, I lost it running back to the lair."

Leo shook his head. "You do realize you'll have to and get it back."

I sighed heavily. "Yes, Leo, I know."

"Donny and I will come with you." Leo stated and grabbed a pair of his katanas and put them in his belt. Donny did the same with his boes.

I didn't bother to argue with Leo. I knew that once he got an idea in his head, it stayed there. He was a stubborn guy, but thankfully, a kind one. We headed out back outside. This time, it was alot darker than it had been so we were better hidden. As we approached the area I had lost it, I noticed that it wasn't hanging on the branch anymore. A piece of paper was in it's place. I plucked it off the branch and noticed there was writing on it.

I read it out loud. "holy crap! she wants to see me!"

Donny grinned. "good job, loverboy."

I poked my purple bandana-wearing brother. "Oh screw off, Donny."

"It would discuss this with Splinter first." Leo advised.

I grumbled, knowing he was right. I hated it when that happened. It was totally annoying. I stuffed the note in the pocket of my trenchcoat and we all walked back to the sewers and to the lair. Once we got there, I made a beeline for Splinter's room. I knocked.

"You may enter." I heard the rats's gruff voice say.

I entered the room. It smelled of sandalwood this time. Splinter was sitting crosslegged, obviously in the middle of meditation.

"Sensei." I said, and bowed.

"What brings you to see me, Michelangelo?"

I explained about how I had lost my bandana and about the letter. I handed it to Splinter. He set his reading glasses on the end of his furry nose and read it.

"What should I do, sensei?" I asked after a long moment of silence.

Splinter folded the letter back up and handed it to me. "I think," he said, removing his glasses, "That if you are to see her, you must be carefull. Her seeing what you are will shock her immensely. Stay hidden as much as you can, my son."

I nodded in understanding. "Thank you, sensei." I said and left the room. I heard him mumble 'good luck.' and I smiled.

8:00pm my watch read as I sat down on a bench in the park. I looked around for a moment to see if the mystery person I saught was here. I made sure the bandana was in plain view so they knew to look for me. It was a full minute before I heard a voice.

"Hey...I got your letter." I jumped a mile. I recognized that accent! It was Creepy Turtle Guy! So it was HIS bandana I had! oh just my luck! I was tempted to bolt, but I wouldn't let him know I was afraid. I wouldn't give him the satisfaction. I did, however, quake a little.

"Good." I said as calmy as I could. "Here's your bandana back." I extended my hand with the orange material dangling off the edge of my finger.

He reached out a hand which I noticed, though cloked in darkness, was huge and had three fingers! If that wasn't weird enough, when our fingers brushed, I felt a jolt and my body went warm. What the bloody hell was going on?! did I just have lusty feelings for a...TURTLE?! I must have hit my head pretty damn hard for that to happen.

I noticed that he had felt it too. Oh lovely. It was mutual. I hoped to god my head healed quick!

Before I could move to retreat, his hand had cupped my cheek. The warmth of his hand felt a little too nice for comfort but I couldn't seem to move away. In an act of what I knew was shear stupidity, I took a step closer to him.

This feels so familiar...

"Does it?" he asked, sounding hopefull. Did I say that out loud? well, crap.

"Yeah." I admitted, feeling no need to deny it. "I wish I knew why."

We stared into each other's eyes for god knows how long. His were a deep brown and were filled with so much emotion at the moment, he seemed almost human. My heart lurched. Why did I feel safe with him just now? Why did I get the feeling that I never wanted to move from where I stood right now?

That's when I felt his mouth a hairbreadth from mine.