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THE UNEXPECTED SURPRISE (A/N:Yes, I know, lame name. I mightchange it sometime. Not sure.)

"Come on, guys," Leo called over his shoulder. His three brothers raced along the rooftops after him. They were on their way to visit their friend, April O'neil. She had been on a holiday for the last two weeks, and they wanted to see her.

They finally reached their destination, panting and out of breath.

"Major stitch, bro!" Mikey moaned, clutching his stomach. "Lets stop for a rest."

"You need to practice stamina," Leo told Mike sternly. "Come on."

His brothers followed him onto April's apartment's roof. Raph broke the lock on the roof door with his sai and disappeared inside. Leo, Mikey and Don went in after him, making sure to close the door behind them.

They snuck downstairs, keeping a lookout for any resident of the building. The hallways were deserted. They reached Aprils door and knocked.

"Who is it?" an unfamiliar voice asked. They heard footsteps approaching the door.

"Scatter!" Leo hissed, jumping up and catching hold of the light fixture in the hallway. He hoisted himself up and hung there, motionless. His brothers followed him. They hung there, trying to make as little sound as possible.

The door opened. A girl about their age with reddish-brown hair stepped out into the hallway, eyes flicking from side to side, searching for the person who had knocked. She shrugged.

"Must have been mistaken," she murmured to herself. She turned and disappeared into the house, closing the door behind her.

Don dropped to the floor, looking worried.

"What is she doing in April's house?" he asked. "April didn't say she had guests over."

Raph shrugged.

"You worry to much, bro'," he informed the purple-clad turtle. "April can take care of herself."

"He likes her!" Mikey crowed. Donny flushed a darker green.

"I do not!" he retorted, not meeting Mikey's eyes.

"That's enough Mikey," Leochided the younger turtle sternly. "No teasing. We'll come back later and check on the place, okey?" he added, turning to Don. Don nodded.

A/N: What did you think? Please R&R, as usual, and tell me if you like it. I know, a bit lame, but it'll get better!