(BETA) This Story has not been read through thoroughly so there will be some lingering mistakes, apologies! This will be rectified once read though...when I have time... (BETA)

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This is my second story posted so be gentle, I've not written in a long time...

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Raph was the first to wake, once again the unusual sun light shining through the curtains stirred him, he shielded his eyes with his arm. He started to sit up realizing the arm he used was the one that was supposed to be around Alice. He looked around but couldn't see her, but he could hear the shower running in the bathroom.

Smirking he sat up and slowly stood off the bed stretching his limbs before making his way over to the bathroom door. He slid it open slightly to take a peek, seeing her back to him through the glass shower door he smirked darkly.

Sometimes it's good to be a ninja. He thought to himself.

Gingerly getting through the door he closed it without making a sound and made his way over to the shower. He opened the shower door and climbed in behind her. She didn't notice him until he wrapped his arms around her waist from behind.

Alice paused washing her skin with the soapy sponge. "Need some help with that?" Raph purred in her ear.

Alice smirked a stupid grin appearing on her face. "I don't know, do you know how to wash a human, all the…important parts?" She purred back, turned her head to nuzzle the side of his face.

"If they're the same places I found last night, then I'm sure I can handle it." Raph kissed along her neck, she bit her bottom lip feeling his tongue and teeth against her sensitive skin.

"Turtles certainly don't lack a sense of direction…" She hummed.

"And you don't lack for places to get lost in…" Raph whispered against her ear.

He softly took the sponge from her hand and gently circled it around her shoulder; then trailing it down her chest between her breasts, down her stomach lathering her skin as he went.

Alice moaned with a smile on her face she tilted her head back to rest on his shoulder as he worked his magic.

Raph eventually turned her around and leaned her up against the cold tiled wall of the shower; things were getting heated when they both heard a bang at the door.

Raph growled at the interruption, Alice just giggled. "Looks like our time is up. I'll get our things together before we head to the sewers."

"Now that you say it like it, the 'Sewers' doesn't sound as hospitable as your apartment." Raph grunted stepping out of the shower with Alice watching as she wrapped herself in a white towel.

"What are you talking about, the sewers can be very romantic.." She said sarcastically.

Raph rolled his eyes and headed out of the bathroom with her. Picking up his T-phone which as across the room on the floor somewhere he called Leo.

"Raph, you on your way?" Leo's voice sounded over the speaker.

"Yeah, we'll be there in twenty minutes." Raph confirmed.

"Got it. We'll see ya then." Leo hung up the line going dead.

When he turned around Alice was just pulling on her underwear and bra. Raph hummed approvingly and bent down to pick up his own things wrapping his belt and bandana around him and sheathing his weapons.

Glancing back to Alice she was pulling on her outfit from last night, he scowled not really wanting his brothers to see her in that outfit, but they had no time to go back to her places for a change of clothes. His features softened when she turned round to look at him.

"I'm ready when you are." She chimed smiling warmly at him.

Raph nodded and headed for the back window making himself scares whilst Alice handed the key over.

Raph reappeared when Alice was in a secluded area. It was morning, which was not the best time to be out so he had to be careful.

They were in an alley with a manhole cover, and keeping to the shadows disappeared down it.

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After a while they finally made it to the lair, Raphs brothers welcoming him and Alice home.

"Yo dudes! You made it, we were worried for a second!" Mikey called out to them.

"Alice it's good to see you're walking." Leo smiled at her, trying to ignore her outfit.

"Thanks, for everything." She smiled warmly.

Leo nodded and smiled in return before addressing Raph.

"I hope you weren't too much hassle Raph." He jested.

Raph rubbed the back of his neck opening his mouth the to say something but Alice beat him to it.

"Trust me, he was a pleasure to have…" Her words were intentional, and left Raph standing stick still and flustered for a moment, hoping his brothers wouldn't catch on to what she meant.

"So, uh, what's the plan then Donnie" Raph called out trying to break the silence and Leo's wide eyed stare.

"Well, basically, if we can get someone to hack into her main computer at the Archangel building, I'll be able to shut them down for good, cutting off their ties and finical stability." Donnie explained.

"And how is anyone other then you going to be able to do that?" Raph grumbled.

"Ah! That's where this comes into play!" Donnie held up a memory stick.

"What's that?" Alice asked curious.

"This baby hold the hacking software, we just need to plug it into the computer and bam! Done! It'll take 30 seconds to finish its hack though."

"So we just need someone, to get in there and hack it with this thing?" Alice confirmed.

Donnie nodded. "Genius huh?" He put the stick in his belt pocket. "I suggest we get going when it's dark, I'll go in and hack the system whilst you guys distract Eris and the guards."

"Oh sure, take the easy job…" Mikey grunted.

Raph put his fist together. "Sound like a plan to me."

"What about me?" Alice asked looking to the others.

The four brothers looked at each other before looking back at Alice. "You should stay here with Maser Splinter, trust us to do this for you." Leo said kindly.

Raph was expecting her to go a-wall on them, but she just nodded and said 'OK'.

The brothers looked at her in surprise.

"Alright then…It's still light out, so we'll bunker down for now..." Leo regarded Alice.

"I may have some blue prints and a key card to the building if that would help, back at my apartment." Alice thought out loud.

Donnie looked down at her. "That would be more then helpful, we'll be able to come up with a solid route to the main computers." He said almost a little too excitedly.

Alice dug in her pocket and fished out her apartment window key. "Here, they should be in the first draw of the drawing table in the corner of the room, next to my bed." She placed the key in Leo's hand.

"Thanks, it's good to have you back." Smiled warmly at her.

A growling noise caught everyone's attention towards Mikey. he grinned and rubbed the back of his head. "Uh, hungry…" He said awkwardly.

Alice rolled her eyes. "I'll make some breakfast." She sighed going to the kitchen, master splinter came out of the Dojo then.

"Did I hear someone say breakfast?" He said casually making his way to the kitchen.

"Ah, Alice, it's good to have you back." He said softly sitting at the table waiting for the food.

"Thanks, Master Splinter…" she shook her head as the rest of the boys sat down waiting for the food.

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The rest of the day seemed to have gone very slowly, everyone just waiting around before their mission, Alice was so nervous about the turtles going into Eris's building alone. She felt terrible that she couldn't do anything to help; it was her business, why couldn't she do something…

There wasn't exactly anywhere to go where she could get some time to herself to think, the brothers were always around, not that it bothered her. She just couldn't make it obvious that she was nervous for their safety.

She was sat on the sofa with Raph and Donnie watching Leo and Mikey play their game. Alice thought for a moment before smiling and getting up form the sofa.

"I'm going to go take a shower…" Alice left the brothers and went upstairs to the washroom.

Raph watched Alice walk up the stairs to the washroom, he knew something was up but didn't know what, he knew how hard it was to get anything out of her so he didn't think much of it to begin with. A few hours had passed and she was still in the washroom... Every so often he kept looking up to the door, knowing full well Alice was in there…naked...and wet…He shook he head, the image burnt in his brain. He finally stood and stretched before heading upstairs. The others didn't seem to notice his absence so he continued past his room to the washroom door.

He thought to knock, but he knew she wouldn't answer…he pushed the door open, steam emptying through the gap in the door before he closed it. He saw Alice stood in the corner of the room pouring water over herself. He shivered at the sight of her so naked…and wet..Agrh, stop thinkin like dat! He scorned himself.

He made his way over to her; they hadn't spoken most of the day…almost avoiding each other in front of his brothers. He placed a gently hand on her shoulder, to his surprise she didn't jump, she knew he was there. She turned around to look at him, smiling weakly.

"What's up, you haven't said a word to me all day…" Raph finally spoke up, trying to keep his voice down whilst their voices echoed in the large room.

"You're just going to scold me…" Alice finally said pouring more water over her.

"No I'm-!" He stopped to compose himself. "No, I'm not. Talk to me." He said a little quieter.

Alice placed a small hand on the front of his shell, keeping her head down not meeting her gaze. She instantly looked up at him when he placed his hand over hers. He was not one for the mushy crap…but she could tell he was trying.

"I'm nervous, about you lot going in that building. I know its sounds stupid because you're capable of looking after yourselves, so don't get me wrong. I just…I can't…" She stopped her words failing her.

"You don't want what happened to your parents to happen to us?" He asked softly.

She looked up at him and nodded. Meeting his gaze, they stood like that for a time before Raph wrapped his arms around her wet naked form and held her tightly.

"You got nothing to worry about, I ain't goin nowhere." His voice was low and soft as he spoke, like he truly meant it.

Alice held him closer, she felt his hand under her chin forcing it up to look at him. "I, I ain't good at the touchy feely stuffs, but I know that last night meant somethin and I ain't gunna die tonight knowing I'll be comin back to dis." He shrugged indicating to the two of them. Alice smiled at his attempt to cheer her up, it probably worked a lot better then if he actually did cheer her up.

Raph smiled down at her, he loved it when she did that, her small smile was infectious to him. He leant down and pressed his lips to hers softly. Alice moaned quietly feeling his warm lips embracing hers, she wrapped her arms around his neck and deepened the kiss.

The simple touch sent Alice and Raph desires for each other sky-high. Soon breaths became moans and stroking became grabbing. They broke away when they finally realized they were still in the washroom, and Raph had Alice pinned to the tiled walk with her legs around his waist.

They panted whilst looking slightly bashfully at each other. "We should probably…wait until we're alone…" Alice finally spoke up, something they both didn't want to hear.

Raph grunted and kissing along her jaw to her ear lovingly, Alice loosened her legs and slowly slid down till she was firmly on her feet.

"Uh, how are we gunna get out, without dem noticin…" Raph smirked down at her.

"What are you looking at me for, you're the one who came in, and you didn't have a plan?" Alice scoffed under her breath.

"Ah, no…" He grunted.

Alice tutted and rolled her head before landing it on his chest with a thump. Raph chuckled and pulled away reluctantly walking towards the door. "I'd better go before dey come lookin for me…" He said softly looking a little guilty.

Alice just nodded and smiled weakly, the cheerful feeling leaving her the moment he let her go. They shared a glance before opened the door closing it behind him as softly as he could. When he turned around, he near jumped out of his skin when he saw Leo stood behind him.

"AGH! LEO! What-ya-you don't do that to a turtle, I'm gunna get a shell attack!" Raph yelled his hand over his heart whilst panting and leaning over.

Leo smirked. "So, where's Alice?" His tone was knowing.

Raph looked up at him. "Why? I mean, how should I know?" Raph walked past him and headed for the stairs.

Leo smirked looking to the washroom door, not long after he was just about to walk away when it opened again. Alice walked out casually, her hair wet and fully clothed. Closing the door she turned around to see Leo stood there, his arms crossed over his chest and a smirk that had his brow raised.

Alice didn't jump but she stopped stock-still. "Leo…" She regarded him casually.

"Alice…" He said mimicking her tone. Raph almost tripped on the stairs when he heard Alice come out of the washroom. Seriously woman you couldn't have waited for more den 5 seconds?! He cursed to himself.

There was a long silence between all three before Leo spoke up. "Well, since the both of you are so…clean. You can join us down stairs for a run-round of the mission." He smirked at them both before jumping over the side of the rail, landing on the ground floor just by the sofa.

Raph turned around fuming, if he were a cartoon, his face would be bright red and steaming…Alice made a 'I'm sorry' face at him before shrugging. He's furious…great! You could probably cook an egg on that head of his right now…she scorned herself.

They walked down the stairs with a good distance apart, walking up to the others at the table, they didn't look at each other, nor did they stand next to each other. Oh god this is awkward…Alice thought to herself.

"Right!" Leo announced before laying out the blueprints and card key from Alice's apartment on the table.

Alice looked wide-eyed at him. "When did you get those?"

"I asked April to pop round and get them for us, hope that's ok?" Donnie asked hesitantly.

"No, of course not I was just surprised. Don't know why I didn't think of that…" She murmured.

"The blue prints show a back entrance here." Leo pointed on the blue prints. "I believe it's the entrance for delivery trucks, if Donnie is correct Alice's card key should open the gate and we can sneak through easily. However, if that doesn't work, then there is this route." He pointed to a roof entrance. "Whilst it's a little more practical it's a longer way around to the computer systems…" Leo finished.

"And there'll be a lot more guards on that end of the building too." Donnie added.

Leo nodded. "Right, the computer system Donnie needs to reach is hear, if we follow this route through the ventilation we should get there with no trouble. If we can get in through the back..."

"If we go through the roof, things get tricky, there's no ventilation shaft for most of the route so we'd have to go on foot through the halls, however there is a small cargo lift just hear that could take us right down to the area we need to be in. But it's not certain if it's even still in use." Donnie added.

"Alright den, lets get goin!" Raph slapped his fist into the palm of his hand raring to go.

The brothers nodded, Leo scrolled up the blue prints and tucked the card key into his belt.

"Wait! We don't get to eat first!" Mikey whined.

Everyone just looked at him. "You ate an hour ago Mikey…" Leo groaned.

"Oh yeah…" Alice laughed that Mikey actually look astonished.

The brothers went to explain the plan to Master Splinter; Alice was in the kitchen clean up after their last meal. She had to keep herself busy…

"Alice?" Alice turned to see Raph standing behind her; everyone else was still in the dojo.

Alice said nothing, just looked up at him with pleading eyes. Raph softly took her hand in his squeezing it reassuringly before pulling gently to bring their foreheads together.

"I'll be waiting…" Alice whispered, her eyes closed as they stood there.

"We won't let you down…I promise." Raph's voice lowered an octave or two, the sincerity rage through his words washing over Alice.

"No big chances Raph…if it can't be done, just get out alive…don't get caught…she will kill you." Alice said seriously, opening her eyes to see Raph staring at her.

Raph took a deep breath before pulling Alice in for a soft but desperate kiss, Alice leant her hands against the front of his shell, making a slight whimpering noise as his hand came up to her neck to deepened the kiss. He pulled away too soon, and took a few steps back, just in time before his brothers walked into the room.

"Raph you…ready?" Leo asked hesitantly, watching the two stare each other down in the kitchen, the tension between them could be felt from all the way across the lair.

"Yeah, am ready." He said finally not looking away from Alice. He didn't know what he was feeling, but it was the first time he ever felt the hardest to leave…usually he'd be the one out the door first…but now.

He finally turned around and followed his brothers out towards the sewers leaving Alice in the kitchen still watching after them. She started washing the dished angrily, how did she end up as the bloody damsel in distress. She hated this.

Her motions were slowed when she felt a soft hand on her shoulder. "Alice, you mustn't worry, my sons are strong." Master Splinters voice sounded over her shoulder.

"You're right Master Splinter…but this woman is merciless, I can not live knowing more died over my issues, I shouldn't have gotten any of you involved." She didn't look at him, just kept her hands in the sink water.

"I told you before, that I had lost the ones I loved when I was human, it felt like so long ago now. It pains me just as much when I watch them leave, not knowing if they will return. But I have faith." He reasoned.

"As do I Master Splinter…" Alice whispered.

Master Splinter smiled and took his hand from her shoulder. "Now, I think we could use some tea…"

Alice smiled as he started to make a pit of tea. Alice continued to do the dishes, her mind still racing with worry, she was not going to sit by this time…

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