Disclaimer: Nope, don't own the TMNT.
A/N: Sorry guys that I've disappeared for a couple months, but I've had other things to do. And haven't had the time to write. Also, my computer has been in the shop for awhile cuz it's hard drive needed to be fixed. So, I'm trying to get back on it ASAP. Hope y'all enjoy.
Motherhood
By: TMNTlover4ever
Part 10: Almost a Complete Family
Raphael:
I watched as Splinter just stood there, letting the night breeze wave his fur around. It was so calming and peaceful even if this wasn't a calming or peaceful situation.
Then, I could see dark figures comin' from the bushes. I narrowed my eyes, trying to make them all out.
One of them walked in front of the others and stopped in front of Splinter.
That must be him.
I listened really closely and I heard them talking.
"Where are the girls?" I heard Angel's father ask.
"They won't be joining us this evening," Splinter said calmly.
"Why not? The agreement was I get Angel, and you all will be safe from my henchmen," Greg said.
"The agreement is changing Mr.?"
"Nickels...Greg Nickels...And Sheri agreed to this. We had a deal...," He said.
"That is why they call it an agreement. But, things can change in an agreement..." Sensei said.
"You're right. Guys, take him." Greg said.
"As you wish..." Splinter said calmly.
If he did the Dragon kick then we were supposed to help, until then, we had to watch Sensei fight on his own.
Splinter jumped into the air, digging his heel into one of the goon's shoulder. He fell to the ground and Splinter jumped up again, doing a flip and landing in a circle of them.
They all aimed their guns at him...and fired...
Leonardo:
Dust and dirt flew up, blocking my view so I couldn't see if Splinter was alright. I couldn't help but think to myself.
'Please God, let Master Splinter be alright...Please...'
The ninja in me told me to stay in the tree, but the son in me told me to go. I couldn't help it, the son overpowered the ninja.
I jumped from the tree, katanas out and at the ready.
I landed to the right of where Sensei should've been.
"Sensei! SENSEI!" I yelled into the dust.
Nothing...Silence...
"What the hell was that?" came a sound from the outer dust.
"It was one of them frog things!" said another voice.
Greg's henchmen...
"Whatever the hell it is, just shoot it!" Greg shouted.
"Get down, my son!" Splinter said. He grabbed me by the front of my ninja belt and pulled me down. I landed on my plastron, but grateful that the bullets were being shot over our heads.
"Sensei! I'm so happy you're alright!" I said. Duh, I was happy. I don't know what I'd do if Splinter wasn't here...I don't even want to think about it...
"AH! Oof! Ouch!" This was heard from around us. Sounds of wood and fists hitting skin could be heard as well...
I may complain about my brothers sometimes, but I'm glad that they're there for me.
When the dust cleared, every single guy was on the ground unconscious, and Raph had Greg pinned up against a tree with his sais.
The sound of Raph's knuckle punching Greg in the jaw was heard as I helped my Sensei up.
"My son, calm down," Splinter said to Raph.
Raph growled under his breath and then spit on Greg, hitting him in the face, then he turned and stood by Mikey.
If there was only a way Don could cure his temper...
"So, will you listen to our new agreement now?" Splinter asked Greg.
"Never! I just want my daughter back!"
"You'll never touch her again as long as I'm alive to say anythin' about it!" Raph said angrily.
"You abused her! She told us herself. How could you do something like that? To a young girl? Your own daughter?" Mikey said, he was getting angry too.
"My sons, stop. There is no excuse for abusing your own children...The new agreement will be this...we will turn you into the police and convince the police to let Angel live with us...and if you ever try to come after her again, I'll kill you myself..." Splinter said.
Splinter making a threat? That's something you didn't hear everyday...He was acting like Raphael...Am I in the Twilight Zone or something?
"Alright...Just don't kill me here..." Greg said.
"Not so tough without your goons are ya?" Mikey asked with a smirk.
Raph stepped up and grabbed his sais, making Greg fall to his feet.
"My son, may I borrow one of your katana?" Sensei asked.
"Yes Sensei." I said, giving him one.
"Thank you..." He said. He pointed the sharp end at Greg's back.
Mikey walked in front, Greg in the middle with Splinter right behind him with my katana, then me and Raph bringing up the rear.
"To the police station, my sons..." Splinter said.
This was it...we were finally going to add Angel to our family, legally...
Michelangelo:
How could anyone abuse their own child? I don't understand it...What if Splinter abused us when we were little? What would become of us? Who knows? I'm just glad that he didn't...
"Yes, Sensei," we said in unison when he told us to go to the police station.
You'd think it would've been harder than that...but, I guess not all things in life are hard...They did put up a 'decent' fight I guess, but it wasn't as hard as the Foot Ninjas. Especially those Elite...How did they get those fire powers? It makes no sense to me...
But, in this crazy world nothing makes sense anymore...
We arrived at the police station and walked in, getting many stares as we approached the front desk.
"Umm...yes?" asked the lady behind the desk. She looked a little surprised at our appearance...who wasn't?
"Listen ma'am," began Splinter, "this crook has captured my daughter that we rescued, and now he is after another little girl that is his daughter and he wants to abuse her. She ran away from home and we've been taking care of her for a month or so...we would appreciate it if you put this man behind bars. And youlet us have the custody of his daughter, Angel." Splinter explained.
The girl nodded, still a little shocked.
"What is his name?"
"Greg Nickels..."
"We've been after him for months!"
"Well, here he is..." Splinter said.
She got on her phone and called for some cops...
"Take him away boys!"I said, pointing at Greg.
Two cops did take him away. Down the hallway and to the left. He gave us all evil glares.
My brothers looked at me.
"I've wanted to say that for a long time..."I said.
Raph flicked the back ofmy head.
"You watch way to many movies, Mikey." He muttered.
The front desk lady was still on her phone talking to someone. Don't know who, but someone...
"I'm sorry sir, but I cannot give you custody of Angel unless an approved judge lets you. If you want her, you'll have to take Mr. Nickels to court." She finished.
"What? This makes no sense..." Raph muttered.
"I'd like to take him to court then as soon as possible." Splinter said.
"We could do it tomorrow if you like. How about...two o'clock?"
Splinter nodded. "That sounds fine. Which courthouse will the trial be in?"
"The one on Main Street. They'll tell you which room to go to when you get there." She said.
"Thank you very much, young lady." Sensei then turned and walked toward the door. Like ducklings, we followed.
We were almost a family...almost being the key word.
When we got home, we were welcomed by Don's complaining.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING OUT OF THE INFIRMARY!"
We all jogged to the living room, where we heard the noise.
Don was on his crutches with a glare on his face.
Sheri was sitting on the couch, next to a sleeping Casey. How he managed to sleep through Don and the hockey game on TV, I'll never know.
"You're not completely healed yet! You should be laying down, on a bed, resting. You're a mess!" He said.
"I'm fine. I'm just watching TV so I don't get bored. You wouldn't like me bored." Sheri replied from the couch.
"What is going on here, my son?" Splinter asked Don.
"Sheri won't stay in the infirmary. Look at her Sensei, she needs to rest. She shouldn't be moving around." Don said.
"Neither should you, but you're here barking at me instead of resting that burnt ankle." She retorted. Her eyes never left the screen.
"Donatello, I think it'll be alright if Sheri watches some TV before she sleeps. I assure you, someone will help her to bed."
"But-"
"Guess what guys?" I interrupted, changing the subject.
"What?" Sheri asked, looking at me.
"We're taking Greg to court tomorrow so Angel can be in our custody!" I exclaimed.
"Really?" Don asked.
"Yep. I can't wait to see the look on his face when Angel is legally in our family tomorrow." Raph smirked.
"That's awesome!" Sheri said, a smile on her face.
A little whimper was heard from Angel's room's doorway. We all turned our heads, except Casey of course, and looked at her. Tears were shining in her eyes.
She walked over to Splinter.
"What is wrong my child?" He asked.
"Is...is my daddy gonna take me away?" She asked.
"No, my dear. He will never touch you again. If he does, I will kill him, myself." Splinter said.
I glanced over at Leo and Raph. They were just as surprised as I was. I didn't think Splinter would share that with Angel.
"You're part of the family now, kid. Well...almost..." Raph said, with a smile.
Angel smiled.
"I wove you guys!" She said.
She hugged everyone of us, even Casey, who still was snoring. I chuckled at that.
"I think it is time for everyone to do as Mr. Jones has done and go to sleep. We have a big day tomorrow." Splinter said. "Good night, everyone." He said, leaving to his quarters.
"Can I sweep with you, Waph?" Angel asked, innocently.
"Course ya can." Raph said, picking her up in one easy motion.
Raph and Angel went off to Raph's room.
"I'm hitting the hay." Don said, as he used his crutches to get to his room.
"You gonna help Sheri to bed or shall I?" Leo asked.
"I will." I volunteered.
"Alright." He said and headed off to his room.
I took one of the extra blankets and put it over Casey, then turned off the TV.
Sheri was getting up, but having a hard time doing it.
"You want some help?"
"Do I have a choice?" She asked.
"Well, probably not, seeing as Splinter told Don someone would help you." I smiled.
She smiled back. I walked over and picked her up, putting one arm underneath her knees and another around the top part of her back.
"Thank you." She said as I laid her on the bed.
"No problem. Anything for a family member..."
"Hey, Mike?"
"Yeah?"
"Does Leo not like me anymore?" Sheri asked as she pulled the blankets over herself.
"Why would Leo not like you?"
"Well, he hasn't been hanging around me as much as he used to...I was just wondering if I did something wrong..."
"No...I don't think it's you. I'll ask him tomorrow. Okay?" I said with a reassuring smile.
Sheri smiled back. "Okay. I'm counting on you."
I walked to the doorway of the infirmary and then turned to look at her. "You can count on me, dudette." I said with a wink. "Good night." I added.
"Good night."
I then walked to my own, messy room.
I laid down in bed, with hope that tomorrow Angel would be in our family...legally and we can be a complete family, once and for all.
TBC
