Hi everybody!
So, here's the final chapter of Tough Love!
Enjoy it, my faithful readers! BTW, the dress links are on my profile.
Disclaimer: As you all probably know after about twenty-six chapters, I only own Isabelle and Tony. Kristina and Mr. Gold are OUT OF THE PICTURE!
Isabelle POV
Isabelle sat on top of April's bed. The two were getting ready for the prom dance at their school. It was about a month after the final fight, and it was the last week of school.
"So, you excited?" April asked from her spot in the bathroom, where she was putting on her makeup. Isabelle smiled.
"Definitely. It'll be nice getting to go out to a dance without having to worry about anything. It'll just be us." She said, smoothing down the folds of her dress. Isabelle had gotten a light red fit and flare dress, with silver beading on the chest, and going down one side. She had gotten silver heels to wear with it, along with some silver jewelry. April had on a long, purple dress, with beading across the chest, and she had gotten purple heels to wear.
"I can't wait. Tony driving us, right?" April asked, coming out of the bathroom. Isabelle nodded.
"Yup. And the boys will meet us there. It's so cute that Leo's taking Karai. This is the first normal teenager thing that she's ever done." Isabelle said. After Shredder had been captured, Donnie had consented to turn their sister back into a human, and she, April, and Isabelle had become very close.
"It's adorable. He's taking the role of over-protective big brother well, just like Tony." April said, smirking. Isabelle laughed, thinking of her brother.
"Mikey, Tony and Casey are going by themselves, as "bachelors", as Mikey so subtly put it." Isabelle added, as she walked over to her redheaded friend's dresser, where she put the finishing touches on her makeup.
"Of course they are. Now, are we ready?" April said after a moment, and Isabelle nodded, standing up. The two girls walked out of their apartment, and down the stairs, where Tony was waiting for them.
"Shall we go, ladies?" he asked, grinning. Isabelle grinned back, and took her brother's offered hand. He led them to his car, where the three drove to their high school, where lights were flashing, and there was music pulsing out. Standing by the doorway was Raph and Donnie, both wearing tuxes with red and purple ties. Isabelle grinned, and stepped out of the car, taking the waiting hand of her boyfriend.
"How did I get such a gorgeous girlfriend?" Raph asked, smiling at her. Isabelle smiled back, and kissed his cheek.
"By arm-wrestling her for her number." She said back. Donnie choked on a laugh.
"That's how you two got together? Dang, Raph!" he said, and Raph rolled his eyes at his immediate younger brother.
"Come on. They're waiting for us." April said, smiling as she tugged her boyfriend's arm. Tony laughed at his friends, and walked ahead of them, joining Mikey, Casey, Leo, and Karai, all of whom were waiting at the entrance. Each boy was wearing a black suit, but Mikey had a gold tie, Leo had a blue tie, Casey had a silver one, and Karai was wearing a silvery-blue dress.
"Hi guys!" Isabelle said, smiling at her friends. They grinned back at her, and Karai gave her a small wave.
"Let's go in!" Mikey said, and ran inside, followed closely by Tony and Casey.
"Why are they so immature?" Karai asked, shaking her head as she watched her youngest brother run off. Isabelle laughed.
"That's what I want to know. Tony's gotten more carefree, however, since spending a lot of time with Casey and Mikey." She said, and Raph put an arm around her shoulders.
"I guess we should follow them to make sure that they don't get into any trouble." Leo said, and offered Karai his arm, which she took, smiling. Donnie did the same to April, who smiled, as he escorted her in.
"Hold on, Belle. I've got something for you." Raph said, taking a box out of his jacket pocket. Isabelle looked at him, questions in her eyes.
"What's this?" she asked, and Raph smiled gently.
"Just open it." He prodded, and Isabelle opened the box, and gasped.
"Raph…" she trailed off, not knowing what to say. Inside the black box, nestled in dark green fabric, was a necklace. It was a simple silver chain, with a locket attached to it, with the Hamato Clan symbol on it. Raph reach down, and opened the locket. On one side of the locket, there was a picture of Isabelle and Tony, when Isabelle had hugged him after the battle. On the other side, it was a picture that Casey had taken, just like the one hanging in Isabelle's room. Isabelle was sitting in between Leo and Raph, her head on Raph's shoulder with a book in her hands. Mikey was on the ground, leaning against Leo's legs. Donnie and April were next to him, April's legs in Donnie's lap. Master Splinter was standing behind them, a smile on his face.
"Think of it as a late Christmas present." Raph said. Isabelle looked up at him, with tears in her eyes.
"Raph. I can't believe this. I love it!" Isabelle exclaimed, throwing her arms around his shoulders, and kissing him. Raph smiled, and broke away, taking the necklace from the box, and putting it around Isabelle's neck.
"You're my precious jewel, and I'll do anything to protect you, Nerd Bird. I love you more than I can ever put into words." he said, taking his girlfriend's hands. Isabelle looked at him with tears in her eyes.
"I love you, my amazing protector." she said, putting her arms around his neck. Raph kissed her cheek, and looked into her shining eyes, then back towards the gym.
"Let's meet up with the others." He said, and Isabelle smiled.
"We're in no rush." She said back, and Raph laughed, and hugged her around the waist, kissing her again. The two were in the middle of an empty parking lot, both were complete opposites. One a hot-headed ninja, the other a book loving outcast. Somehow, the two were attracted to each other, and they had fallen in love. Unfortunately, a shadow next to the high school plotted to pop their perfect bubble.
"Soon, freaks." Razar said, and pressed the silver triangle in his paw, creating a shining, pink portal. He jumped through, followed closely by Fishface, and Tiger Claw.
Well! There you go! What will happen to Raph and Isabelle? Where did the three mutants go? These questions may, or may not be answered. I hope you all enjoyed the final chapter of Tough Love. Thank you to everybody who has stuck with this story, and thank you to all those who have encouraged me to continue, and to do my best on it. I love you all, and I'm so grateful to you.
Stay amazing, mutants and ninjas!
Love,
Enchantress
