Hey Everybody!

I am so sorry for the wait. I had to finish one of my other fanfictions, and I am still getting into the groove of high school. I am also doing ym school's musical, and I basically have no life outside of it. Sorry!

Please Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own TMNT, except for Isabelle.

Raph POV

The next Monday, Raph, his brothers, April, Casey, and Isabelle were ready to go back to school. Raph could tell that Isabelle was very nervous. She had spent Sunday night in the main lair, pacing and wringing her hands tightly.

"What if they come back? What if I get teased even more because of my scars?" she kept saying over and over again. Now, the boys and April watched her, backpacks ready to leave.

"Belle!" Raph said, grabbing her shoulders. He looked her in the eye.

"Remember what I told you?" he asked, and Isabelle nodded.

"And this time, we'll be there." Leo said. The others nodded.

"Thanks guys." Isabelle said gratefully. The seven teens exited the safe haven of their home, and left for another dreaded week of school. Before they walked through the doors, however, Raph took Isabelle's hand in his own tigtly.

"Together." he said, and she smiled.

"Together." she replied. Mikey jumped between them.

"Together everyone!(1)" he shouted, making the others laugh.

"Seriously, Mikey?" Isabelle said, raising an eyebrow. The youngest blushed slightly.

"Shut up." he muttered, earning another laugh from his friends and brothers. The seven walked through the doors, and then split off for their own classes.

"We'll see you at lunch." Raph said, and his siblings, April, and Casey nodded.

"Thank goodness we have Science first." Isabelle said as the duo walked to their lockers, then to their science class.

"You've got that right, Belle." Raph said. They both sat down at their normal seats, and pulled out their books. The class was the same as always, with nothing new. Raph zoned out for most of the lesson, watching his girlfriend with a smile. He was awed at how she could make it through a torture session with Fishface, and with Karai, and still be alive, let alone sane. He was shocked that she hadn't told the Shredder anything, even when her own life was on the line. She was most likely the strongest person Raph had ever met, besides his father. She was willing to keep going to school, even though it risked her being bullied even more, because of the scars on her arms. Raph then made a silent promise. He would do whatever it took to keep Isabelle safe, even if it meant putting himself in danger. Isabelle glanced over at him, and saw him smiling.

"What are you looking at?" she asked, smiling back. Raph took her hand.

"You." he replied, and Isabelle blushed, but her smile grew. The class ended quicker then Raph had expected, and the two walked out of their classroom. Then, Raph noticed what she was wearing.

"Did you take my sweatshirt?" he asked Isabelle, who smiled.

"Maybe." she said, laughing as they walked to their lockers. The red sweatshirt was a few sizes too big for her, but Raph thought that the color made her look more beautiful than a sunrise.

"I have a free period now. How about you?" Isabelle asked, and Raph grinned.

"Me too!" he said. Raph and Isabelle walked out to their table, and sat underneath the tree there. Before they sat down, however, Isabelle's phone rang.

"Hold on." she said. Raph watched her as she answered it. He saw her face grow more and more distressed, and he noticed, even from his spot under the tree, tears beginning to form in her eyes. She hung up and walked towards him, slowly and deliberately.

"What happened?" Raph asked, standing, and Isabelle began to cry. She fell into Raph's arms, and he hugged her tightly.

"That was my dad. Apparently after Mom died, and he started going on business trips, he adopted twins. A boy and a girl. He wants me to come to his house and get to know them for a while. He said for the rest of the school year." she said, her shoulders shaking with sobs. Raph slipped down the trunk of their tree, still holding Isabelle.

"So you'll be going to live with him?" he asked.

"Unfortunately. Next weekend he's coming to pick me up. What am I going to do?" Isabelle asked, turning her tear-streaked face up to Raph. He gently wiped her tears away.

"You'll go with him." he said softly. She jerked away harshly, as if burned.

"What? How can you say that? I told you about our relationship! I cannot stay it him!" Isabelle said, suddenly angry. Raph took her arms gently, looking closely into her eyes.

"I know, and I wish you didn't have to, but it may keep you safe from Shredder and his goons. I'll do anything to protect you, Belle." Raph said, pulling her back towards him. Isabelle put her head on his chest.

"You really think that going away to my dad's house will protect me?" she asked quietly.

"Of course. But only if I get to say goodbye when your dad comes to get you." Raph said.

"I love you, you know that?" Isabelle said.

"Not as much as I love you." Raph replied, kissing the top of her head, tightening his hold on her.

1- I am in a High School Musical mood today, because I watched HSM 3, and my brother's play is tonight, and he's in high school

Again, sorry for the wait!

You all are the best!

Enchantress