Hey Everybody!
I am so sorry for the wait. I've been super-busy with school, theater, and other fanfictions. But seeing the newest episode gave me my mojo back. :)
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Disclaimer: I don't own anyone besides Isabelle.
Isabelle POV
Isabelle went back downstairs after about an hour in her room, and found the guests and her father and siblings sitting in the living room.
"I really hate to be leaving so soon, but my father needs me and Mr. Stockman back in New York." Karai was saying, and Isabelle breathed a sigh of relief. As they were saying their farewells, Karai hugged Isabelle's siblings, then came to her.
"I hope we can meet again." she said, smiling, and pulled her into a hug. Isabelle reluctantly hugged her back. As she did, the daughter of Shredder turned her head so that it was facing Isabelle's ear.
"Watch your back." she whispered, before letting go. Isabelle froze, and looked at her with confusion. Karai waved to them all, and exited the home, closely followed by Stockman. Isabelle crossed her arms, and turned away from the doorway.
"Karai is a really cool girl. Did you know her in New York?" Kristina asked her, and Isabelle snorted, then coughed quickly to cover it up.
"I met her once, but that was really just in passing." she replied, remembering their meeting. She absent-minded rubbed her arms, felling the cool metal sliding across her wrists. For some reason, the scars on her legs had begun to ache, which was strange. "Dad, can I go to my room really quick? I have to get something." Her father nodded, and Isabelle ran upstairs into her room, and took out her phone, typing in a number she normally didn't use, and that she only used for emergencies. She waited impatiently as the phone rang, waiting for him to pick up.
"Hello?" Donnie answered.
"Hey Don. It's me." Isabelle said, smiling.
"Hi Izzy! I'm surprised you didn't call Raph." Donnie said.
"Well I have a quick health question, and I thought that you may be able to answer it for me." Isabelle said, and she could hear the smile in Donnie's voice.
"Sure, Izzy. Fire away." he replied. Isabelle took a deep breath.
"Is it normal for a person's scars to hurt, or just to ache?" she asked.
"Well, yes, at certain points, like sometimes if the weather is bad, but more normally if they don't heal right. Why do you ask?" Donnie replied. Isabelle shrugged.
"No reason. I just wanted to make sure I knew the symptoms so I could call and tell you if anything happened with my own scars. On a lighter note, how's the retro-mutagen going?" she asked, dodging the question.
"Great! I'm almost done, actually, and I've made enough for April's dad, and for the five of us." Donnie said, and Isabelle gasped.
"For you guys too? No way!" she exclaimed, excited.
"Of course! Who else would keep you safe?" Donnie replied, laughter evident in his voice.
"Hey braniac! You've got your own girlfriend!" Isabelle heard Raph yell. She smiled, shaking her head at her boyfriend's protectiveness.
"Yeah! And right now she's busy with schoolwork, so I think I'll hit on yours for now!" Donnie yelled back. Isabelle laughed as she heard Raph apparently punch Donnie, because the latter let out a groan after a low 'thunk'. This made Isabelle laugh even harder.
"You alright, D?" Isabelle asked, amused, as she attempted to stifle her laughter. Donnie groaned again.
"Yup. So, you promise to call if anything happens, right?" Donnie asked, and Isabelle grew serious again.
"Of course. Tell the boys I say hi. And April, and Sensei." Isabelle replied, and Donnie agreed, both hanging up. Isabelle sat on her bed, and rolled up her sleeves and pants. The scars looked normal enough, but the ache had grown stronger.
"Donnie said they may have not healed well. That has to be it."she thought, before getting off of her bed, and joining the rest of her family in the living room.
Karai POV
Karai sat across from Stockman as the car drove away from the large forest house. She thought of the past few hours. It had been interesting to see the friend of the turtles there, especially when her phone rang, and the quite obvious voice of the youngest turtle had come through. The two twins had been annoying, wanting to know everything, but Isabelle, it had seemed, had picked up on Karai's ploy, and had even joined in. Karai smiled slightly despite herself. It was nice having someone to battle her wits with. Karai's cell phone buzzed in her pocket, and she took it out, answering it.
"Hello?" she asked, although she already knew who it would be.
"Karai. What have you learned?" Shredder's voice came from the other end.
"The turtle's friend is staying at the house. And it seems that Xever's job has almost finished its work on her." Karai replied, and Shredder let out a low laugh.
"Good. Once the girl is ours, the turtles will have to come to save her, falling right into our trap. Well done, my daughter." Shredder said, and Karai smiled at the praise.
"Thank you, Father." she said, and hung up. She then turned to Stockman, "So? Is the father with us?" He nodded.
"Yes. I've shown him our plans, and how they will benefit humanity, and he told me that his company will be backing us. He will also be backing us up personally." Stockman said, looking at his papers. Karai smiled again, happy that every single part of the Foot's plan was falling into place. Her smile faltered, however, thinking of her conversation with Leo the night before. How he was so sure that she was the daughter of Splinter. Karai thought of her last words to Isabelle, wondering if they had been a threat, or a warning.
Thanks again for sticking with me through the hiatus. I love you guys so much.
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See you soon my ninjas!
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