Ninja Turtles: "Wherever The Wind May Take Me"

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LunarNinja- Jumps up and down happily Really?! You're a fan of Usagi-sama?! Sweet! By the way, I'm glad you like my story so far! Just wondering, are you going to continue your "Amnesia" story? I really like it.

Chapter 3

New Friends

"You mean it?! We're actually going to meet your friends?" Marsha asked, excitement in her voice. Usagi chuckled at this. "What's so funny?" She demanded.

"Oh, nothing, really. It's just that ever since we meet each other, you seemed pretty depressed. I'm actually quite pleased to see you happy. "

Marsha's face turned a bright shade of red as she smiled at the young Samurai. "Hmm…So, Usagi-sama…when will we be arriving in New York?"

"We will be leaving tonight and we shall arrive there the next night," Usagi replied, a warm smile on his face.

"I will be sitting with you, then?" Marsha asked shyly as she stared at the crowd of people who awaited to board the Plane headed for New York.

Usagi stared at her, a weird look on his face. He chuckled, yet again. "Of course! Who else would you sit with?" He paused noticing her nervous expression. "What is wrong?"

Her nervous green eyes darted from person to person as they passed. "I feel uneasy, Usagi-sama…I'm not really used to crowds of people. I just hope your friends will accept me," she replied in a shaky voice.

Usagi took her hand in his and gave it a gentle, reassuring squeeze. "Do not worry, Marsha-san, I promise, they will accept you."

"Thank you so much, Usagi-sama. I really, really appreciate this."


"Sensei! It's not my fault that the mat got ripped to shreds again!" Michelangelo declared, picking up a brownish orange kitten in his arms.

"Yes, but the cat was found at the scene of the crime. And Klunk is supposed to be your responsibility, is he not?" Splinter asked, pacing back and forth in front of the orange clad turtle.

Michelangelo lowered his eyes and petted Klunk ever so slowly. "Yes, Sensei."

"And, if I catch you cat tearing up my rug again, I shall give you the punishment of sending him outside!" Splinter stopped pacing and paused slightly, looking at the youngest of his sons.

"Aw, but, Sensei! Klunk's just a kitten! He'll be scared out there all alone! I'll find something else for him to sharpen his claws on, Master Splinter, don't worry!" With that said, Michelangelo dashed out of his Sensei's chambers, almost knocking over Leonardo, who just stepped out of the Dojo.

"Mikey?" Leo asked, blinking twice. He shook his head and made his way over to Splinter. "Master Splinter. I sense Usagi's presence nearby and it feels like he's brought a guest with him. What should we do?" The eldest brother asked.

"We await and see if his guest holds any harm to us. If she does not, then she is more than welcome in our home."

Leo cocked an eyebrow at this. "She?" he repeated.

"You do not feel a female's presence in the sewer's?" Splinter asked.

The blue clad turtle shook his head. "Gomen nasai, Sensei. The only female presences that I'm used to are April's and Karai's."

"So, you still need more training on sensing other people's presences…not just the ones you are familiar with. Go, now. We must greet our guests with hospitality, my son."

"Yes, Master Splinter."


"Your friends live in the sewers?" Marsha asked, a bit surprised.

Usagi only nodded. He was about to knock on the door when Leonardo opened it. "Ah, Leonardo-san. It's a pleasure to see you again," the Ronin Samurai bowed respectfully.

"And to you, Usagi-san. The pleasure's all mine," Leonardo smiled, returning the bow.

He turned his attention to the girl next to him. As soon as their eyes met, Marsha hid behind Usagi, who chuckled slightly. "Forgive my friend, Leonardo-san. It is all right, Marsha-san. He will not harm you. This is one of my friends, Leonardo. Leonardo, this is my friend, Marsha."

Marsha hesitantly stepped beside Usagi, her gaze locked on the floor. "Marsha, huh? What a beautiful name. It suits you perfectly."

Her face turned a bright shade of red at his words. "I…Domo…Leonardo-san," She gave a short bow, her cheeks cooling down a bit as she did.

Leo returned the bow. "Please, come in," he stepped aside and held the door open for them. "Ladies first," he smiled at Marsha as she passed him.

She giggled slightly but stopped when she saw a mutant rat. "Konnichiwa, Splinter-san," Usagi bowed to the rat.

"Ah, Konnichiwa, Usagi-san," Splinter returned the bow, then turned his gaze over to Marsha and smiled warmly. "And I believe this is your friend, Marsha?"

"Hai, Splinter-san. I met her back in Nagoya, Japan. Some men were causing trouble to the city and she just happened to get caught in their crossfire. I was hoping that you would allow her to live with you and your sons," Usagi started.

"Ah! Usagi-sama…what about your promise to protect me?" Marsha asked, pouting a little.

"And I will keep that promise, Marsha-san. If those men come looking for you, you can rest assure that I will stop them. As for now, I think you will be a lot safer with Splinter Sensei."

"She will be kept in good hands, Usagi-san," Splinter smiled.

"Domo." They watched in silence as Usagi left the Lair.

Splinter turned to face Marsha, who appeared a bit scared. "Do not be frightened, Marsha. I know that you are not used to the sewers, but I am sure my sons will be more than happy to show you around and help you get comfortable with your new life here."

"Of course we will, Master Splinter," Leo replied, with a respectful bow.

"And if you ever feel the need to speak with me, you shall find me in my chambers, which is at the end of this hall," he pointed down a long hallway.

Marsha bowed respectfully. "Hai, Splinter Sensei. I thank you very much for your hospitality towards this stranger who enters your home."

Splinter simply nodded his head, a smile on his face. "You are no longer a stranger to us, now knowing that you're a friend of Usagi-san." He turned to Leonardo. "Where are your brothers, my son?"

"The last time I saw Mikey, he was running around, looking for something for Klunk, I guess. Don's still in his room, and Raphael's in the Dojo right now," he replied.

"Actually, the Dojo's free, Sensei." Marsha looked down the hall to see a red clad turtle step out, wiping his face with a towel. That must be Raphael… she thought.

"Whoa…who's the babe?" Once again, her face turned a bright shade of red.

Leonardo shook his head at Raphael's behavior. "Her name is Marsha, Raph. She'll be living with us from now on."

Raph cocked an eyebrow at this. "Really?" Hmmm…this could get interesting having a female around.

"Yes. I was thinking about fixing a room up for her…if you'd like to help me, that is, bro." Leo tried his best to grab Raphael's attention. "Huh? Oh, yeah, sure. I'm on it!"

"I'm sure you won't mind taking a tour by yourself, would you, Marsha? If you need any help at all, just holler for one of us and we'll be right there. Come on, tough guy," Leo smirked, grabbing his slightly younger brother by the arm and pulling him away.

Marsha giggled at the pair. "It tends to get a little bit crazy when my sons are around, Marsha-san, I apologize for this."

She turned to Splinter and shook her head. "I don't mind their behavior at all, Splinter Sensei. I find it humoring."

"Then you should fit right in…my daughter," he smiled warmly at her.

2 be continued!