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Raphael's P.O.V

I walked into the lunchroom with a usual scowl on my face. My blood red backpack was slung over one shoulder lazily. I was wearing my usual red hoodie with a black mid sleeved shirt underneath. I had my red converse and my ripped pair of black jeans on.

After getting some stupid shit to eat from the lunch bar I walked away, fully prepared to sit in my usual seat with the other delinquents who learned not to mess with me. But then I saw Leo sitting by himself, looking thoughtful with a serious expression on his face.

I grinned like a lazy shark and walked up to him, sitting down but he didn't notice. I rose an eyebrow in amusement. "Thinkin' hard aren't ya?" I said loudly and he jumped.

"Raph!" He glared and I laughed, holding my stomach and banging the other hand on the table. "That wasn't funny." He was pouting now, still angry.

"Whateva Fearless, whatcha thinkin' so hard about?" I asked while eating some mashed potatoes. He paused and looked down.

"Oh, that's nothing." He replied and I rolled my eyes, swallowing the food down with a soda. I turned when I sensed someone staring at me and one of the delinquents, Josh, staring at me like he was surprised. "So did you like my Father?"

"Yeah, he's pretty cool. I heard about him before, from my old Sensei." I said while shrugging and turning back to look at him.

"Oh, so you still practice ninjitsu?" He asked me and I winced slightly, stopping.

"Uh, well on ma own." I replied quickly. He gave me a confused look. I scowled. "Ma Sensei died three years ago, so I've been doin' trainin' on ma own."

"Oh, I'm sorry Raph." He looked down, poking his food with his fork. I looked at him.

"It's 'kay. I wasn't supa close ta him like ya are with Masta Splinta." I replied and he laughed at my accent. I smirked at him because he caused a bit of a mess with his soda. "Anyways, are ya always such a loner?" He rolled his eyes. But like I'm one to talk..

"Yeah, totally. What about you? You good to hang out with a loser like me?" He teased and I rose an eyebrow. He didn't show it but somehow I knew that he was genuinely worried I would forsake him to be popular. The idea was so ludicrous I almost died laughing inside.

"I make ma own friends, whether the rest of tha world agrees or not." I grinned and he laughed again. Then I shifted and swallowed more food. "Hey Leo, ya wanna go ta tha ice cream shop with me after school?"

He blinked in surprise. "Ice cream shop? I was honestly not expecting that from you." He grinned like he was secretly imagining me being in love with rainbows and ponies.

I rolled my eyes. "I'm in tha mood for junk food and I've never been ta this place before. Ya wanna go or not?"

"Sure, Raph." He chuckled while putting his head in his hand.

"Great. Then meet me at tha back of school like yesterday." I replied while drinking some more soda.

"Preferably not in a fight again?" Leo teased and I growled, glaring at him. This guy...he likes to push my buttons!

"Don't even go there." I replied and he laughed like he couldn't help it. I shook my head and groaned, but gave a hidden small grin.

I met Leo without any problems and we both walked down the streets. It was entertaining because Leo was cautiously checking for cars and stuff like that. He looked ready to take a hit from one or push me to the sidewalk. I had to hide my embarrassment. I'm just not used to someone that's like him. No one's cared much about me before.

"Here it is." I pointed in front of me, looking behind me to Leo. He looked and then smiled.

"It looks promising." He laughed and I laughed with him. It was a small and less popular ice cream shop but I still wanted to check it out. It had some cracks that needed fixing and old wood barred the outside window. I have no idea why...

"Man I got tha cravin' for some Neapolitan ice cream." I scowled while crossing my arms. Leo, who was walking beside me now, was laughing still.

"I like that kind too." He replied and I smirked. I socked him in the shoulder and rushed ahead of him, dodging into the store.

He was right on my heels, glaring at me when he caught up to me but I had stopped. In one of the corners I saw a group of boys, but they weren't the same ones I started a fight with but I definitely recognized them. They were our age too but they were childishly making noises at someone. Some of em I sit by at lunch.

"Of course. Why do bullies have to be everywhere?" Leo muttered under his breath. I rolled my eyes.

"Let's just go take a stool ova there." I replied but watched Leo step forward, placing himself nearly in front of me to peer around the boys.

"Just leave me alone! Go find another person to bother I'm trying to study." Came a young shaky voice. Both me and Leo stopped, glaring at the group. Something just bugs me about people who pick on people they know are weaker than them.

"Alright nerd, if ya can grab ya book!" One dude with black hair in a black bandana said, laughing the whole time. Then I recognized him. "Almost got it that time!"

"Stop, give it back! It's my textbook!" The boy cried and it sounded familiar too. Before I could stop him Leo was rushing to the group with his hero-complex showing big time. I walked towards them, noticing the other people and the store owner staring.

"Leave him alone! For god's sake have some dignity!" Leo growled and the boys looked at us surprise. I crossed my arms and narrowed my eyes.

The boys visibly paused and the leader, Casey Jones from school, rolled his eyes. "I had my fun anyways." He tossed the book away and then walked away with his group. I glared at them the whole time. Casey's eyes met mine and we both had a glare-down before he disappeared. I watched them disappear around the corner.

"You okay?" I heard Leo ask. When I turned and I seen the boy, my eyes widened. Leo blinked as he watched our eyes meet.

"Raph?!"

"Donnie?!" We both yelled at the same time. Leo staggered back in surprise at our voices. I took a step forward and looked at him. He was grabbing his book and clutching it to his chest.

He had no bruises, so it wasn't a fight, thank god. His mousey brown hair, that was only slightly lighter than Leo's dark mousey brown, was tossed everywhere, the ends of it touching the bottom of his chin. I had always thought he didn't really look like a nerd. His reddish brown eyes bore into mine with confusion.

"You two know each other?" Leo asked confused, turning to look at both of us. Donnie stood up and looked embarrassed as he straightened his purple pullover and his hair.

"We are in the same foster home.." I told Leo quietly. His eyes widened and he looked at Don, who pushed his thin black reading glasses back up his nose. We weren't close or anything, but we see each other around a lot. I mainly see him studying or reading all the time. I swear he reads dictionaries for fun.

"Oh, well nice to meet you. I'm Leonardo, but I'm called Leo." Leo smiled and I watched him shake hands with Donnie, who smiled politely, the gap between his teeth showing.

"Nice to meet you too, I'm Donatello. Most people call me Donnie or Don." He replied while fixing his stuff. He looked at me next. "I didn't know you had a friend, you're always alone or with Shawn." I rolled my eyes and decided to change the subject.

"Ya study in an ice cream shop?" I asked in amusement. Donnie blushed.

"Well, yea. I like the Neapolitan ice cream here and it's better than the school or at home." I saw Leo look amused that Don also liked Neapolitan.

"Well true that." I smirked while sitting down. "Hey Leo, wanna grab us all some Neapolitan ice cream then?" Leo smiled and nodded, leaving us alone.

Donnie sat back down in the corner of the booth and looked up at me. "So he seems like a nice friend." 'Better than the others I used to see you with', his eyes all but screamed at me. I ignored that.

"Eh, yeah, sure he is." I smirked and Donnie grinned, looking down shyly. "So why was Casey Jones pickin' on ya?"

"Oh, he always does that. He thinks it's funny." Donnie frowned and I frowned too. "Well mainly he used to show out for my friend, April. He likes her."

"Ah, well that's stupid of him. Next time I see him I should teach him a lesson!" I growled while feeling excited about possible fighting. Donnie's eyes widened.

"No, you don't need to fight all the time Raph! No wonder you're always in trouble."

"Whatever.." I rolled my eyes at him and then looked to see Leo coming back. He handed us all some ice cream in bowls and we silently ate for awhile.

"So you guys hang out often?" Leo asked while me and Donnie looked at each other.

"Not really. Raph has this scary face and slightly slanted eyes so most people avoid him. As for me, I only have one friend…I keep to myself." Donnie replied while pushing his book away. "What about you two?"

"I saved Raph from a fight." Leo teased and I coughed on some of my ice cream. I glared at him, because he was sitting beside me.

"You're never goin' ta let that go are ya?" I scowled and was surprised when Leo and Donnie started laughing at me. "It's not funny! They were stupid and gangin' up on me!"

"Your reactions are too hilarious Raph!" Donnie cried and held his mouth. Leo nodded and I blushed, crossing my arms.

"Okay let me out, I'm not stayin'!" I protested and pushed at Leo, who was laughing and holding me back from leaving.

"We were just joking with you! We're just playing!" Leo assured while wiping his eye. I rolled my eyes at them.

"Ya guys suck!" I frowned and they laughed a little more. I couldn't help but try to contain a cheesy grin. "I should pound ya in tha floor." Leo ignored me.

"Oh, hey, do you think you're foster guardian would mind if you came over to my place for a little while longer?" Leo asked after their laughter died down.

"I don't see why not, if we call and be home by 9." Donnie smiled while looking at me. I nodded, still finishing my ice cream.

"Great! I'll call my Sensei and let him know! Raph owes me a wrestling episode."

I grinned eagerly and watched Donnie chuckle, pulling out his phone and dialing the number of our guardian. Leo was dialing Master Splinter's number, both of them talking at once.

Then as I finished my ice cream they both hung up and looked at me. I rose an eyebrow. "It's a go!" They both said and I couldn't help but grin madly.

"Sensei, I'm home! I brought a new friend!" Leo blurted as soon as he opened the front door. I immediately started laughing because Leo blushed and so did Donnie. I put an arm around both their necks and dragged them further in.

Master Splinter came around from the dojo, where his rooms where located. He and Leo gave me a tour of their slightly large house yesterday. I looked to see Donnie blushing shyly and surprisingly staying close to me, like it was natural.

Master Splinter blinked in surprise but then quickly smiled warmly at us. His black hair looked smooth for whatever reason and his brown eyes almost matched Donnie's except his were a warm brown. He was wearing a maroon robe and brown sandals.

"Welcome back Leonardo, Raphael.." He greeted coming closer. Donnie shifted when he got close enough. "And what is your name, my child?"

"M-My name is Donatello." Donnie smiled politely, twisting his fingers. Me and Leo sent a smirk to each other. Donnie surprised us when he bowed half at the waist. Even Splinter looked surprised. "It's nice to meet a great Master of Ninjitsu such as yourself."

"How..did you know that?" Leo asked in shock. I knew my mouth was hanging slightly open now.

"I did my research." Donnie smiled and then Splinter smiled back. "Plus, I've been learning ninjitsu since I was 7 and I heard about you!" I blinked stupidly and Leo smiled at me.

"Well that's a coincidence!" Leo replied looking to Splinter, who nodded.

"It is strange that you found yet another boy that knows Ninjitsu." Splinter agreed. Donnie then blinked and looked at me in surprise. I just nodded and then he smiled.

"Well that's cool. That's so funny that we didn't notice before."

"Seriously." I agreed smirking.

"I am rather curious…." Splinter suddenly said, looking at both me and Donnie. We both turned in respect. "During weapon's training, which weapon have you favored?"

We both blinked and looked at each other. Leo grinned and took a step forward. "I favor the katana blades. I have a pair of my own thanks to Sensei." Splinter smiled warmly.

"My favorite is the bo staff." Donnie answered immediately. That seems to suit him for some reason. Same with Leo and his katanas.

"Um, I have a pair of sai, passed down from ma old Sensei…" I said quietly. They all hummed and seemed to take my answer. I grinned. "Katanas, huh? Why am I not surprised?"

"It suits me!" Leo said proudly. No arguing that…

"Well let's see what ya got!" I replied eagerly, putting my bag down and grabbing my sai. Donnie and Leo looked at me crazy.

"You bring those to school?!" Donnie demanded in pure shock. I chuckled and let Splinter investigate my weapons.

"Yep!"

"You're crazy!" Leo scolded and looked at the weapons themselves. I had wrapped them in a red nylon cord myself. "But…they look cool." I beamed with pride.

"Well, obviously, I don't have my bo staff with me…" Donnie rolled his eyes and I chuckled again. Briefly I wondered where he did have it.

"Don't worry, we have one in our dojo." Leo assured and Donnie smiled.

"These gleam with good care, Raphael, I am much impressed." Splinter smiled while handing the weapons back at me. "I will sit in on the spar, these are weapons not toys. I want to see how well you are advanced in weapons training."

"Hai!" Me, Leo, and Donnie replied probably on instinct. I raced them to Leo's dojo and I waited till they got their own weapons.

This was gonna be so fun!

Master Splinter's P.O.V

I watched the boys line up respectively. I eyed Raphael and Donatello curiously. They knew how to handle their weapons well in their hands. I saw Donatello twirl the bo staff with amazing speed. Leonardo was first up against him.

"Hajime!" I called while folding my hands behind my back. Leonardo instantly charged on Donatello, who surprised me when he blocked Leonardo's swords with the staff. He swept his feet that Leonardo almost took too late to notice, but jumped nevertheless.

"Wow!" Leonardo grinned as he jumped away. Donatello smirked and dashed after him, spinning the staff skillfully. He almost landed blows to Leonardo's side, but he managed to dodge all of them.

Well into the fight it began to useless dodge and hit attempt so I stopped it. "Yame!" They were both breathing a little faster when they stopped.

"Wow, Donnie! I was not expecting that!" Leonardo complimented and Donatello blushed. Donnie's brown hair stuck to his face and without his glasses he looked way better.

"Yea, some nerd, huh?" Raphael grinned teasingly. Donatello turned another shade of red and I chuckled. "Leo's not so bad either, didya see the way he swung those things?"

"Yea, sure did." Donatello laughed while rotating a wrist and Leonardo blushed.

"You did very well Donatello." I agreed and he looked at the floor with a smile. "You handle the bo with good accuracy."

"Thanks." He replied when looking back up. I smiled back.

"Now, Raphael will take on Leonardo." I said and watched the light enter Raphael's green eyes. Leonardo laughed and got into place again, rolling his neck around. "Hajime!"

"Here I come pretty boy!" Raphael laughed while rushing forward. I watched Leonardo side step and use a sword to block Raphael's sai. They sparred awhile before Raphael used his foot to push Leonardo back. Leonardo gasped and Raphael used that chance to use the side guard of his sai to wrap around Leonardo's wrist and pulled him over his shoulder and onto the ground.

"Yame!" I ordered and they both looked up. Donatello suddenly came up.

"Wow, fascinating." He said as he studied while putting his glasses back on and they both blushed. I chuckled.

"Indeed. You both did very well. I believe this is the first time someone beat Leonardo in a long one. Good job, Raphael."

Raphael looked uncomfortable at first, like he wasn't used to praise. This made me blink and feel for him. But he shrugged it off and said, "Thanks Master Splinter."

"Wow that surprised me." Leonardo growled while rubbing his wrist. "You're crazy good with those things."

"I practice a lot." Raphael gave a toothy smile. Donatello nodded and Leonardo sighed, grabbing Donatello's hand to be helped up. But then Raphael looked towards Donatello. "What dojo did ya train at?"

I watched the happiness and amusement drain from Donatello's eyes. Leonardo and Raphael noticed this as well because they, almost unknowingly, shifted closer to him.

"I…well I trained with my last foster Dad for awhile…but then I got sent to the foster home in Manhatten." Donatello answered with a tight smile. Raphael blinked in surprise. "Now I read up on new fighting techniques, styles and practice off videos!"

Leonardo smiled and put a hand on his shoulder. "That's cool Donnie."

"Indeed." I reassured the child and his face reddened. Raphael looked surprised still but he then wiped it off his face and put an arm on Donatello's shoulder.

"Sounds ta me like ya'd make a good majorette." He replied and Leonardo snorted, covering his hand to hide his laughter.

"I would not!" Donatello blushed in surprise and anger. I chuckled to myself and watched Raphael ruffle his hair and Leonardo lean on him, like they were his brothers.

It warmed my heart and a wide smile stretched on my face. Suddenly Raphael laughed at whatever Donatello threw back at him and pushed him into Leonardo.

"Come on! I believe ya owe me a wrestling episode!" Raphael shouted. Leonardo grinned at Donatello and rushed off. Donatello just blinked at me in surprise.

"Go and join them, Donatello." I inclined my head with a friendly smile. Donatello beamed and seemed happy, whether it was due to me or the boys outside. He bounced back up and stopped at the door.

"Thank you Master Splinter. You're as kind as they say." He smiled with closed eyes and my mouth parted in surprise as he joined Leonardo and Raphael.

I walked a few paces and peered out to watch them. Donatello had jumped on the couch to startle Raphael successfully, making Leonardo laugh hard. I smiled. For some reason the atmosphere fit well, as if they were all my sons.

And maybe that was a good thing..or it would be…if something obviously didn't feel out of place.

(A week and a half later)

"Hey, Sensei?"

I turned from locking the front door to peer at my son. He was looking rather hopeful so I raised an eyebrow. "After school today, can the guys come over?"

Ah, yes. The relationship between Raphael, Donatello, and Leonardo has improved the last week. I am getting used to those boys myself. "Of course, my son."

Leonardo looked like he cheered in his head, which was cute, but he composed himself. I chuckled and rubbed his hair while he laughed. "I did say that you would make new friends in high school."

"That you did!" Leonardo beamed while fixing his back pack. "Okay, have fun with Frank today! Bye Sensei!"

"Bye, my son. See you when you get home." I smiled, happy that my son seemed to be brighter now a days. Leonardo rushed off, probably eager to tell Raphael and Donatello.

I had learned that those two boys were both in the same foster home, which was surprising, seeing how both also know ninjitsu. But they seem to be slowly warming up to each other. I even caught Donatello asleep on the couch at our home, comfortable in a way I was glad. Raphael had come in the house looking for him worriedly, but when he saw him he sighed in relief and wordlessly pushed his hair away from his cheeks. He did not see me at the doorway.

Their stories are still a bit of a mystery to me, however. I sighed and just waved it off as I got in the car to meet up with Frank at the store. He needed my help towing a new bedroom set he'd bought.

But when I arrived at the furniture store I did not see his car or a taxi anywhere in sight. I sighed and instantly dialed Frank.

"Hello?"

"Frank," I breathed, relieved to hear my friend's voice. Frank made it a point never to miss appointments so this had me surprised. "You are running late?"

"I'm sorry Yoshi, I thought I called. I can't make it today my wife's sick." He sounded very apologetic. But I instantly understood.

"Oh, I am sorry to hear that, my friend. I wish the best. See you another time."

"Yea, sure! Sorry again man. Say hey to Leonardo for me."

"Okay. Bye Frank." I replied smiling as the connection ended. I put my phone back and sat there for a minute, staring at the wind blowing the trees. There was hardly anyone around and it made the area peaceful.

After deciding I sat long enough, I put the car in drive and decided on going back home to watch one of my shows. Leonardo never did appreciate my soap operas. I chuckle as I did a turn around a corner. I gasped and slammed on my breaks just as a blonde boy came running to a stop, staring at my car with wide eyes, his mouth hanging wide open and he was breathing fast.

I instantly got of the car and rushed to the boy's side. "Are you okay?!"

"S-Sorry s-sir! I-I am late!" He replied putting his hands on his knees, doubling over. "I am so late!" I blinked in surprise, but was relieved I did not hit the boy.

I helped him up and assessed to be sure. I noticed the boy was small, smaller than my own son Leonardo by at least a couple inches. His short beach blonde hair was a half shade lighter than Raphael's sun blonde and slightly curly but slicked backwards behind his ears, his bangs stopped, styled to sweep at the eyebrows. I noticed that he had baby blue eyes, tired ones, and freckles dotted his cheek bones.

"You need to be more careful crossing streets, my child." I breathed again, relieved after checking him for injury. I was surprised when he slowed himself and flashed me a bright smile.

"I'm sorry, really. I have been running late a lot and my teacher will get mad!" He laughed like it was a big joke and not at all serious. I raised an eyebrow.

"Which school do you go to?" I asked curiously. He blinked and then brightened his face again.

"Oh, easy, Manhattan High!" He answered while fixing his shirt. He was wearing white shirt with black sleeves stopped at his elbows. There was a symbol of a cat on his chest. He had blue jeans and old gray sneakers. "Sorry again, I got to go."

"Wait," I grabbed his wrist and his eyes grew wide. I let him go and composed myself. "You go to the same school as my son. Would you like a ride?"

I was expecting to see reluctance at the thought of riding with a stranger, but the boy showed unnerving and complete trust in me as he smiled wide. "Would you?!"

"Um, yes." I answered, surprised at the small boy. He beamed and I led him to my car. He jumped in the passenger seat with the energy I only saw in my elementary dojo students. I smiled slightly as I took off and he peered out the window excitedly.

"So, what's your son's name?" He asked turning to me, his baby blue eyes twinkling with some kind of admiration that confused me. "Maybe I know 'im!"

"His name is Leonardo." I answered immediately, giving a polite smile. The boy gasped and smiled wide again.

"I know him alright! But we don't have any classes together! We did last year though, maybe he knows me! But we never talked before.." He babbled and I chuckled. He turned to me and politely smiled. "My name is Michelangelo!"

"That is a nice name. Were you named after the famous Italian Renaissance artist?" I questioned just to hear his answer while he looked delighted, smiling and nodding. "How creative!" Just like Leonardo, Raphael, and Donatello...

"That's what I say!" He giggled while bouncing a little. "My parents must have been amazing people!" I frown at what he said.

"You lost your parents?"

"Yea, I'm adopted! My foster Mom is uh-ma-zing though." Michelangelo smiled at me warmly and I couldn't stop myself from smiling back. "She makes up for what I don't have!"

"I understand." I replied and he looked at me, blinking. "I try to do the same with Leonardo."

"Oh, he's adopted too? Well he has an awesome Father!" Michelangelo beamed at me and giggled. "I mean, having an awesome Master of Ninjitsu for a Father must have benefits!"

I almost swerved. I blinked at him and watched him grin. "I knew you from the moment you stepped out the car Master Yoshi! You're a legend in NY! You're like a boss and everything!" A...A boss? What does that even mean? Kids today...

"Well thank you Michelangelo." I replied smiling but feeling embarrassed. He nodded. Apparently I'm more famous than I know...

"No problemeo!" He replied giving a thumbs up. "I was learning Ninjitsu too, but my teachers don't have patience for me! Heh!" My eyes widened.

"That is unfortunate." I replied.

"Yea it is! They also don't have the patience or skill to help me with my nun-chuck powers!" Michelangelo sighed. My eyes doubled in size.

"You practice the art of nunchaku?" I asked in wonder. He nodded, smiling at me. "None of my students have the patience for it either. But I am somewhat a master of it."

"Oh, dude! You have to teach me!" He pleaded with wide eyes. "My last teacher told me he never wanted to see me again…" He looked down, the brightness in his eyes dimmed and I briefly felt angry.

"Of course. You could come by and I could teach you, if your Mother does not mind of course. Then you could meet Leonardo and his two friends." I smiled at the idea.

"Really?! That'd be uh-ma-zing! Plus Leo's always been my hero!" He gushed and I chuckled. Leonardo would love that. "I love making new friends! Most of my old ones got tired of me!"

I blinked at his easy dismissal but I saw the hurt flicker in his eyes. I clenched the steering wheel as I pulled up to the school. I wrote down my address on a slip of paper and handed it to the blonde boy.

"Thanks Master Yoshi!" He beamed again. "I'll see you at four then cause I gotta call my Mom after school!" I nodded, smiling. He smiled again and closed the door, dashing off with a speed that surprised me.

I chuckled at the unique boy and turned the car around, heading home to clean the house, to wait for the four boys.

And something told me that Leonardo, Raphael, and Donatello would not mind meeting Michelangelo.

Yey! Mikey's in the picture now! Can't wait until they meet! :D

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