Shinigami was sitting in Donnie's lab, holding two little bundles in her arms. Two twin boys, who looked a lot like their father, the legendary Casey Jones. The first was named Arnie Jones, after Casey's Father Arnold. He had pink eyes, black hair with a bit of blue in it, and freckles on his face. The second was named Andy Jones. He had gold eyes like Shini's and black hair with a bit of yellow in it. The boys also had small little white horns that they inherited from Shini's father, Mammon who she hasn't seen in years.
Casey came in with a smile on his face and quickly went to his wife. "I'm sorry I couldn't make it in time." He apologized, upset that he missed the birth of his sons because of stupid traffic.
"It's alright, dear. I know you did everything you could to get here." Shini said with a tired smile. "How did it go?" He asked.
Shini exhaled. "Painful but Senpai helped me through it." Casey chuckled. "Make sense...the woman did deliver like a hundred eggs by herself."
Shini shook her head. "I have no idea how she did it...snakes must be better with pain." Casey took one of the twins in his arms with a smile before looking at Shini a bit anxiously. "So...I know this is probably the worst time to bring this up but...since Mikey is throwing a party for the twins in a couple days...have you thought more about what we've talked about?"
Shini sighed and looked down at Andy, poking his chubby cheek. "It's been ten years since I've seen him, Casey. The last time I saw him...I made myself pretty clear that I never wanted to see him again."
Casey sat next to his wife. "But that's my point Shin...it's been years, maybe he's changed. He's been trying to reach out for months, do you honestly think he would do that if he didn't want to see you?"
Shini scoffed. "He probably only wants to see me because he needs something from me! I don't want that toxic relationship in my life again! I do not want it in our sons' lives!"
"Well...maybe you could just see him...I mean, what's the harm in just trying. If you still don't think he should be in your life after you see him then that's that. I just think our boys should know both sides of their family." Casey said while bouncing Arnie in his arm. Shini looked at her sons, thoughtfully for a while before sighing.
"Alright...I'll talk to him...but I want to go alone this time..."
...
Couple days later,
"Casey, are you sure you will be alright with the boys?" Shinigami asked, worriedly. Casey grinned. "Relax, babe, I got this. Besides, I got old rat-dude here to help me, right?"
He asked Splinter who was standing next to him, holding Andy. "Yes, do not worry Shinigami. I will make sure nothing happens to your sons...and Casey as well." He slightly jokes.
Casey pouted at him before taking Andy with his left arm while the other was holding Arnie. "Come on, boys! Let's do some father-son bonding!" He exclaimed before walking off.
When he was gone, Shini pulled Splinter down and whispered in his ear. "Make sure he doesn't over feed them and make sure he does not, I repeat..does not get himself and my precious babies dirty."
Splinter chuckled and stood back to full height. "Do not worry, I will assure they all stay clean."
Shini sighed and nodded. She took one last glance at Casey and the boys who were playing with blocks before leaving.
...
Shinigami took a train all the way to Japan. The whole way there she was feeling quite sad and anxious. Some of it was because she was about to see her father after ten years of not speaking to each other but mostly it was because she was separated from her boys. She did not expect to be away from them so soon, it felt like her heart was cracking. That made her wonder...it's painful just being away from her kids just for a few hours...How did her father feel all this time she's been away? Did he miss her at all?
Few hours later,
Shinigami was standing by the front doors of the huge mansion that was in front of her. Yes...Shini's father was rich...very, very rich..like can buy any kind of jewel or gown or land rich!
Her father was a selfish and greedy man who only cared about his precious money. That's one of the reasons why they never got along, they were too different. Shinigami may be a witch and a demon but she has a heart as pure as gold...she is very generous to those around her, she is never greedy like her deadbeat father.
He wasn't always a deadbeat. She could remember a few happy memories she had with him but that was before her mother Lilith died. That's where their problems started and things never got better after that, they only got worse.
Shini could clearly remember the last time she was here...
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FLASHBACK
14 year old Shini was in her old huge bedroom with her Senpai who was helping her get into her purple and pink gown. Shini's hair was put up in a neat bun and she was not wearing her heavy makeup like she usually does.
She looked down a bit anxiously and Miwa frowned. "Shini...are you sure you can do this? It's not too late to turn back."
"No, he wanted to see me...and he will." Shini said with determination before walking out of the room.
She went into her father's office and her father did not even glance at her. He was just staring at the window, his back facing her. "Shinigami...you have returned."
"Yes...I have."
Mammon sighed. "I expected better from you, Shinigami. Leaving your home to be with a bunch of freaks and that...boy...Do you know how upsetting it was for me to hear that my daughter was fooling around, fighting criminals and using magic. You are a Suffolk Shinigami, you must act like a proper lady. Everyone knows that you are my daughter, are you trying to trash my name?!"
"No...that was never my intention. I didn't mean to trash your name. That is why I have come here, to make things straight...once and for all."
"I am glad you see it that way." He said, finally facing her but his face was covered in a dark shadow. "You can make your selfishness up to me by marrying one of the richest boys in Japan. I have already arranged for you to meet a few fine gentlemen."
Shini frowned at him. "You misunderstand. I did not come here to make things up to you, I do not regret a single thing that I did! I am happy where I am and I am not going back to all the loneliness and sadness I felt here!"
Mammon's eyes widened in disbelief as his daughter glared at him. "I am your daughter! Not something you can just give away for money! You didn't even care that I was gone until rumors spread about me! All you care about is your money and your name! That is why..."
Shinigami ripped the dress off her body and put on her witch hat. Most of her raven hair covered her face and dark magic was all around her, showing how much anger she felt.
"I am pulling myself out of the Suffolk name! For now on, My name is Shinigami Delphinium, daughter of Lilith Delphinium, and future heir to the Delphinium Clan! From this day forward, I will no longer be your daughter, so you no longer have to worry about your precious name being ruined!"
Mammon's body was completely frozen, he mumbled something under his breath but Shini couldn't hear it. Her magic then faded, she took off her bracelet that had the Suffolk crust on it and put it on her father's desk.
"...Goodbye...Daddy..."
...
END OF FLASHBACK
With a heavy sigh, Shini walked into the mansion. Her eyes were surprised to see the old portrait of her and her parents, hanging on the wall. When her mother died, her father had locked it away. She stared sadly at her mother. How Shinigami missed feeling her soft red hair and seeing her kind pink eyes.
In the portrait, Lilith was sitting on a chair, wearing a witch hat (The hat Shinigami wears now.) and a black dress. She was staring down at three year old Shini, who was sitting on her lap, her hair was up in high pigtails and she was wearing a dark purple dress. Her father was standing next to them, in his demon form, looking terrifying as ever.
Lilith
Mammon's demon form
Baby Shini
'Why did he put this up? Is he trying to soften me up or something?' She wondered.
"Shinigami? Is that you?" Shini looked to see the servants staring at her. She smiled. "Hello, old friends...it's been a while."
They all ran up to hug her, Shini smiled wider and gladly returned the hug. "Where is my father?" She asked and pulled away.
"In his office, Miss. He has been waiting for you."
Shini nodded and went to the office. She went in to see her father, sitting on his desk, in his human form. His black hair grew out and now had grays in it.
Mammon
When his gold eyes caught Shini's, he immediately stood up. "Shinigami? I-I thought you wouldn't-
Shini sat in one of the chairs and grabbed something out of her purse. She put a stack of envelopes on Mammon's desk. He sighed. "I see that you haven't even opened them."
Shini glared at him. "Why? Why are you now just sending me these letters? After ten years...you choose now to try to reconnect with me?! Did you hear that I was pregnant, is that why? You want an heir to take over your money?!"
Mammon shook his head. "I knew that you were pregnant, yes but that is not why." He looked at her almost pitifully. "Shinigami...ever since you left...I have been missing you very much. I only want you back."
Shini did not believe anything he said but she had to admit a small part felt sorry for him, a very small part. "When I heard you were pregnant, it made me understand just how much I have missed..." He said before smiling sadly at her. "I heard you took over your mother's clan...I'm so proud of you."
Those words threw Shinigami off but she kept a strong front. "So, you want me to give you the money from my clan, right? Well sorry but that money is for my clan and my children."
Mammon sighed. "Shinigami, please...I don't want anything from you. I don't want your money, or clan, nor do I want an heir. I only want my daughter back. Please, just give me a chance..."
He pleaded and Shini wanted to, really she did but the memories of what he did in the past kept reminding her why she shouldn't trust him. He neglected her, her whole life, tried to send her into an unhappy marriage, and worst of all...he forbade her from using witch magic, the only thing that Shini shares with her mother.
"I...I want to believe you but I don't."
"Let me prove myself to you! Tomorrow I am going to the bank to-
Shini scoffed at him and stood. "You think you can gain my trust with money! See, this is why I don't trust you! You think you can buy your way into everything but you can't, not with me! Besides, tomorrow is my sons' celebration party and I don't intend to miss it." She sighed and then turned away. "I think we're done here, goodday."
"Shinigami, wait! That's not what-
SLAME*
Mammon flinched when she slammed the door and looked down defeatedly.
...
On the train,
Shinigami was on the phone with her husband. "You should have heard him! I can't believe he thought he could buy his way into my life again!"
"I'm sorry, babe. Will you be ok? We can cancel tomorrow."
"We will do no such thing! Mikey worked hard on the party, we are not canceling. I will be fine."
"Ok, if you say so."
"So, how is everything there? Did everything go smoothly?"
...
At Casey's,
Splinter was cleaning the fussy, covered frosting twins in the sink while Casey was on the phone with Shinigami. He glanced at them. "Uh...everything is great."
"Casey...what have you done?" Shini said, not sounding convinced. Casey tensed. "N-Nothing...everythings fine!"
"Casey Arnold Jones! If my babies and home is not clean by the time I get back...you will be very sorry!" Shini scolded before hanging up the phone.
Casey's eyes widened and he went to Splinter who was now pulling the twins out of the sink. "Are they clean?!"
Splinter wrapped them in a towel before looking at him. "Yes, but the rest of the place is not." He gestured to the kitchen. The whole kitchen was covered in frosting from ceiling to floor, there were also dishes and baby toys everywhere.
Casey bit his finger nails, anxiously. "Come on, we gotta get this place cleaned up before she gets back!"
Splinter shakes his head at Casey as he goes through the closet full of cleaning supplies. He looks down at the twins who were laying on the counter. "You two better hope you don't end up taking after your father."
...
Shini was shaking her head, knowing there was a huge mess waiting for her to clean when she got home. Suddenly, the train stopped. Shini, like all the other passengers, looked around confused.
"Sorry, folks, we're having a bit of an engine problem. The train will continue on it's route tomorrow morning." The speaker said and every groaned in annoyance.
Everyone got off the train and went to the nearest motel. Shini didn't know how she felt about staying in a nasty motel but what choice did she have? She certainly wasn't going back to her father's.
...
That night,
Shini was laying on the bed, hoping that she would make it to her sons' party in time tomorrow. She will have to buy an outfit here and wake up extra early to get ready to make that happen. She hasn't called Casey yet, to let him know because she wanted to punish the poor man for making their home a mess by making him do all the cleaning.
She smiled mischievously as she thought of Casey's exhausted face when he cleans. It's not just cleaning that tires him out, it's her way of cleaning that does. Shinigami likes everything a certain way and her husband knows if everything isn't how she left it, she can get very angry. That's how she knows he is working his hardest to clean the house until his hands bleed.
She was still worried about her boys, she was so looking forward to seeing them but...it looks like fate wanted her to stay in her old town for a little while longer.
...
The next morning,
Shini was getting ready for her sons' party before she got on the train. Her hair was put up in a high ponytail and a lock of hair was on the side of her face. She was wearing a skinny dark purple and black dress. She was lucky to have ran into it in the store but she still made her own adjustments to it.
She grabbed her purse and was about to leave when the news suddenly came on. "This just in, mutants are attacking the city bank! 12 innocent people are being held captive!"
Shini's eyes widened. 'The city bank? That's where-'
Before she even knew what she was doing, Shinigami took off running to the city bank.
...
In the bank,
"Everyone shut up!" A mutant bear yelled at the frightened people as the other mutants were gathering the money.
One of Mammon's servants crawled to him. "Mammon, can't you use magic or something to get us out of here." He whispered, being careful that the mutants didn't hear him. Mammon shook his head. "No...my magic hasn't been working well since...since Shinigami left."
A mutant lizard stood in front of the people. "Alright, listen up! Somebody in here better tell us the best way out of here or else-
"Or else what, darling?" A voice said and everyone turned to look at Shinigami who had a not so innocent smirk on her face.
Mammon was shocked. "Sh-Shinigami? What are- I thought you-
"Just sit quietly and watch the show." Shini interrupted him as she used her hypno stone to put the mutants in a trance.
"What the-
Their eyes followed the cat eye until they saw spiders crawling all over them. Chewing their skin and going into their flesh. The mutants screamed in horror and tried to get the spiders off of them but it was no use. Shinigami laughed the whole time, for there were no actual spiders, just a manipulation spell. She went to untie everyone and used the robes to tie up the criminals. Once they were out of her spell she knocked them out and threw them outside for the cops to take them away. Shini smiled with pride as she saw them take the mutants away.
"Shinigami." Her father called and she looked at him. "I thought you went back to New York."
She shrugged. "I was but the train had a little trouble so I had to stay the night at a motel." She shivered a little as she thought back to her room at the motel. "I was about to leave this morning but then...I saw the news and-
"You came here to save me?" Mammon asked, surprised. Shini scowled at him. "Don't you get any ideas. Just because I saved you, it does not mean I have forgiven you for everything you've done!"
Mammon glanced down, sadly. "I know...I'm sorry you had to come here, I know you had more important things to do but I do appreciate it. Thank you, Shinigami."
Shini was taken back and she sighed. "Did they take your money?" Mammon shook his head. "No...but if they had, it wouldn't have mattered anyway."
Shini raised a brow. "What do you mean?"
"I tried to tell you yesterday...I'm getting rid of the money, all of it."
Shinigami's eyes widened and she struggled to find words to say. "You...what? B-But you will lose everything! The house, the servants, your business, all of it!"
"I know, that's what I want. Having all that money and power...it cost me everything, it cost me your mother's life and...it cost me you. I may lose everything and have to start over but it's worth it if it means that I can become a better man and...maybe have my daughter back."
Shini was deflected. Only yesterday did she still hate him, she has hated him for years but now...all of the bad memories they had, all of the neglect...had been forgotten at that moment. The demon of greed himself gave away all of his fortune, not just for himself but for her as well.
"You really did that for me?"
Mammon nodded.
Before Shini could say anything else her phone rang. She quickly answered it. "Hello?"
"Babe, where are you?! The party is starting and the twins are going nuts!"
"I'm still in Japan, I'll get there as soon as I can." She promised before hanging up the phone with a defeated sigh. She looked at Mammon who was about to walk away but-
"Would you like to meet your grandsons?" She asked him and he immediately turned back to her. "You want me to meet your sons?"
She hesitated for a moment. "I am willing to try to make this work but know if you mess up again...there will be no other chances."
Mammon nodded. "I understand."
Shini looked at the time. "Come on, if we can hurry we might make it to the train in time...we'll miss half of the party but it will be fine." Mammon looked down at his hands then back at her. "I think I have a better idea."
He wrapped his arm around Shini and magic suddenly was surrounding them. They then vanished into thin air and when Shini opened her eyes, she was back in New York.
She looked at her father and smiled. "I didn't know you could do that!"
"Looks like my demon magic has returned."
"Returned? You mean you lost your magic? That would explain why you couldn't save yourself. I didn't know magic could just...disappear." Shini said, a hint of worry in her tone.
"Magic is part of our souls, Shinigami. When something happens to hurt your soul...it either weakens your powers or...it goes away completely." He answered as he stared down at his hand.
"When did it start?" Shini asked, curiously. "That day you left. Shinigami...you opened my eyes that day, you made me realize what a horrible man I was. That day...that day I even thought you were your mother for a moment."
Shini listened to him closely as he continued. "She would have said the same to me if she was here. My greed was lost when she was around...for the only thing I wanted was her, no other desire I had mattered, I only wanted her...and I still do."
Shini smiled sadly. "The day she died...I thought I was never going to be happy again but then I met Senpai, the turtles, April, Casey...and now I have two little boys who I love in a way I didn't know was possible. Mommie may not be here anymore but that doesn't mean you can't find happiness again. If you give yourself some time, I know you can."
Mammon smiled, a few tears in his eyes. "Thank you, Shinigami."
Shini chuckled and grabbed his arm. "Now come! We have a party to attend!"
...
At the lair,
Casey and others were trying their hardest to stop the babies from crying. "Come on, boys! Please, calm down!"
Casey yelled desperately but they only cried louder. Mikey pushed him aside and did the silly dance he use to do for Miwa when she felt sad. The boys stopped for a second but then they burst out crying again.
April sighed. "Oh, it's no use! They want their mother!"
Miwa growled at her. "We know that but she's not here!"
"Hello everyone!" Shini's voice suddenly singed. She walked in with her father behind her. Arnie and Andy immediately stopped crying and started giggling while reaching out their cubby hands.
Shini smiled wider and picked them up. "Hello my darlings. Did you miss me?" The boys responded with smiley faces and more giggles.
Casey exhaled. "Thank god you're here! What took you so long?!" Shini looked at her father. "I had to pick up the boys, grandfather."
Casey looked at the big man in shock, he had only seen him once and well...let's just say their first meeting didn't go so well. "It's nice to see you again, Mammon."
"It's nice to see you too, Mr.Jones. I-I want to apologize for what I did to you back when we first met."
Casey grinned at him. "Hey, it's all good, it's in the past. I'm just happy you and Shini worked things out."
Mammon smiled a little. "Thank you."
"Everyone! This is my father, Mammon. The demon of greed!" Shini introduce and everyone surrounded him.
"It's nice to meet you, Mammon! My name is Michelangelo but you can just call me Mikey!" Mikey chirped.
"Uh..nice to meet you too."
Shini then went up to her father. "Would you like to hold them?" She asked and with a bit of hesitation Mammon nodded. He took the boys out of Shini's arms and into his own.
They smiled at him, and he smiled warmly in return. "They have great power in them...I'm sure they will turn out as well as you have, Shinigami."
Shini smiled. "Thank you, Daddy."
"Alright! Now let's get this party started!" Mikey shouted and everyone cheered.
