Ninja Turtles: "Wherever The Wind May Take Me"
Chapter 4
First Night Out
"So, by the way you were looking at Marsha, I'd say you were in love with her, am I right, Raph?" Leo asked calmly as he helped Raphael set up Marsha's bed by the wall.
"What? Are you kiddin'? I mean, sure, she's beautiful and all, but, come on, bro…this it the just the first night! Hmm…maybe I'll take her out for some ice cream after we're done," Raph replied, looking thoughtful.
"Just try not to push her too far, Raph."
"Leo, I'm jus' takin' her for ice cream! What's the big deal? I'm not like that!"
Leo kept silent as they finished off the rest of Marsha's room. Leo placed in some meditative, scented candles on the nightstand for a finishing touch. "I think she'll like it…I hope. Thanks for helping, Raph."
"No problem."
Marsha began walking around the Lair until she heard a faint typing noise coming from one of the rooms. Probably one of Leonardo-san's brothers… she thought. She followed the typing sound, which lead her to a bedroom. The door was slightly ajar, so she decided to poke her head through. She stared at the inside of the room in amazement. Pictures of Einstein and the Star Nebula were hung on the walls. Wow… Before she could stop herself, she was already halfway into the room.
Donatello paused for a few minutes, fingers resting on the keyboard. Someone's definitely behind me…He quickly stood up, Bo staff in hand and glared at the intruder. A GIRL?! "Who are you?"
Marsha took a few steps back. "My name's Marsha. Gomen nasai for disturbing you. I didn't mean to. Your Sensei is allowing me to live here with you and your brothers," she explained.
Don couldn't help but stare at her, looking over her carefully. Neck length black hair, perfect green eyes, a slim figure…Wow…she's amazing…and she's living with US?! "Oh. My name's Donatello, you may call me Don or Donny if you wish."
Do they all have to stare at me like that? Marsha wondered, her cheeks growing slightly red. "I thank you, Don-san. Again, I'm sorry for the intrusion."
"Oh, it's no big deal. Besides, you're welcome in my room any time." Terrific, Don, Why don't you just come right out and say that you're in love with her! He scolded himself silently.
"Hai. Domo." He watched her bow and take her leave. He sat down on his bed leaned against the wall. "I think I need a cold shower after that little episode!"
"Aha! I found the perfect scratching post for ya, Klunky!" Mikey smiled gleefully as he held up…drum roll, please…a scratching post! Klunk's eyes grew wide as he made a jump for the post and clung onto it, mewing happily.
"Aw, he's so cute. Is he your kitty?"
"Eeep!" Mikey cried out, whirled around and nearly dropped Klunk in the process as he stared at Marsha. "Um…who are you?"
"My name is Marsha. Your Sensei is allowing me to live here with you and your brothers. Gomen nasai if I startled you."
Mikey smiled wildly, looking her up and down as he did as he did to April that one day when she went out on a so-called date with Casey. It was probably more than just a date…getting carried away again, Mikey! Snap out of it! "Marsha, huh? That's pretty awesome Sensei's letting you live with us!
My name's Michelangelo! But, you can call me Mikey!" He paused slightly. "Oh, and yes, this is my kitty, Klunk. And, it's no big deal. You didn't startle me at all, babe!" A lie…a total lie.
And that's twice I've been called 'babe'! Why must they call me that? I'm not all that pretty.
"I hope my baby brother hasn't been bothering you, Marsha." She turned around to face Raphael. What was that he was wearing? Black biker jeans, a leather jacket and in his hands, he was holding two helmets. She shook her head, blinking her eyes a few times, a bit surprised at the gid up. "No, not at all, Raphael-san."
"Please, just call me Raph. I was thinking about taking you out for some ice cream. What do you think? Want to go out for a while?" he asked, tossing her one of the helmets.
She quickly caught it. "I'd love to. Just one question. How are you going to avoid being seen?"
"Don't worry. I've been topside enough times to know how to avoid being seen. Come on, you'll be safe with me," he held out his hand for hers.
"Now, you might wanna hold on tight, Marsha," Raphael instructed her as he helped her climb on his motorcycle.
"Kay…" Despite the huge shell on his back, Marsha had managed to wrap her arms around his waist and leaned against him, her head resting on his shoulder. "Ready?" he shouted over the roar of the engine starting. "Yes!"
She clung to him tightly as they drove off. A pleased smile was on Raphael's face as he felt the warmth of her body resting against his. Everything was perfect. The cool breeze…a lot of stars up in the sky above them…and he had her all to his self. Of course, he wouldn't dare force anything on the girl; he'd keep his promise to his 'Fearless Leader' brother.
They arrived at Dave's Ice Cream Parlor fifteen minutes later. "So, Marsha, how do you like your new home so far?" He asked, helping her down.
"I'm still getting used to it. Other than that, I love it…it's so cozy."
"Glad to hear it." He led her over to the parlor where they ordered their ice cream. Raphael had ordered Cookie Dough, Marsha had ordered Peanut Butter Fudge. They sat together in the shadows, enjoying each other's company and their ice cream as well.
"I thank you, Raph."
"No problem, Marsha." He let out a content sigh as he finished off his ice cream. "Ah…a perfect night and I'm sharing it with a perfect girl."
Marsha swallowed hard and blinked twice before looking at him. "Raph…I'm not that perfect. No one is perfect. Everyone has their faults and mistakes."
"I know of one exception…" Oh, boy…he was really close to her, now, his face just an inch from hers. "Raph…" she started, but was silenced with a kiss.
'Wise men say only
Fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you…'
A/N: I'm leaving this here for now. Thanks to my reviewers: ReaderrrGrrrl, and my faithful reader, Lunar-Ninja. Next chapter should be up sometime tonight…early morning tomorrow, at the most. Don't worry, there's more to this than just romance. I have MANY plans for this fic.
