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A/N This is while April is living with them at the Lair.
It had been a little while after Splinter had sent his sons to bed. He and April had been chatting. Splinter got up. "Pardon me Miss O'Neil. I will return." He then climbed the stairs. He smiled when April followed him.
The first room was Leonardo's. He found his son fast asleep in his bed. Splinter went in and tucked the sheets around him. He kissed his forehead and whispered something that made the turtle smile.
April followed him to Raphael's room next. Splinter picked up the blanket from the ground and placed it over his restless son. A touch on the forehead was enough to calm him and put him in a peaceful sleep. Splinter repeated the action and Raph also had a smile on his face.
The next room was Michelangelo's. Mike had fallen asleep while reading a comic book. Splinter placed the book on the nightstand and eased him into his bed. He again repeated the process and left as Mikey smiled contently in his sleep.
Donatello's room was last. He took the gadget that Don had been working on and put it on the desk. He covered him up and untied the bandanna from around his head and hung it on the edge of the bed. He tucked him in and repeated it again. Don smiled as he slept.
Once back downstairs April asked. "What did you say to them?"
Splinter smiled. "Just something that I've done ever since they were liitle."
She yawned and thought for a moment. "Which is?"
"Go to sleep April and I will demonstrate."
April went to her room. It was spare room made for visitors. She laid down and pretended to fall asleep.
Splinter walked in and placed a hand on her forehead. He kissed her gently and whispered. "Sleep well my precious child. You will have wonderful dreams tonight. I am always here to guard you and keep you safe. I love you my daughter." He left.
April smiled and let a few tears fall. No wonder the boys loved him so much. Her own Dad had died years ago and Splinter was just the one to bring that comfort to her that he had once done. She got up and watched Splinter retreat to his room for the night.
After a few hours she went into his room and did to him what he had done to her. There was only one thing different.
"I love you Daddy. Thank you for taking care of me. The boys are lucky to have been raised by you. If anything were to happen to you I would care for them just as you do."
April than left and returned to her bed. She fell asleep and only had good dreams that night.
The End!
Just thought I'd try something a little different than usual.