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Leonardo's P.O.V

I smiled as Mikey and I stepped into my house. Mikey was feeling a lot better after seeing his Mother. She did look a lot better, thank God. The color of her skin was almost normal and her eyes were lively so I guess it's sort of working out for her.

But I was still worried about Raph. I was afraid he'd go off the deep end trying to investigate whatever's bothering Mikey and Donnie. I was also worried about them. Anger does not suit Mikey, not even in the slightest. And Donnie should never feel scared.

I felt my protective instincts flaring as I thought about it so I forced myself away from those thoughts. Sensei should be home soon and then we can all eat dinner. But I did promise Raph's I'd try to talk to Mikey, maybe coax him into telling me what's wrong.

"Hey, Leo! Mind if I grab this soda?" Mikey called out to me from the kitchen. I sat down on the couch and turned the TV on. I rolled my eyes.

"Of course! It's mine only!" I replied sarcastically and heard him snort in amusement before he was suddenly poofing right next to me. I grinned.

"Good, that's why I'm taking it!" He grinned playfully while opening the can. I turned my attention back to the TV and switched it over to Cartoon Network. I jumped when Mikey squealed at the channel. I rolled my eyes again.

"Give a guy a warning should you decide to scream like a girl," I teased and he turned red.

"Don't make fun, dude, Cartoon Network is uh-ma-zing!" He defended and I just shrugged while leaning back. I felt oddly tired for it being the afternoon.

I relaxed a few moments and smiled warmly to myself whenever Mikey laughed joyously at Tom and Jerry. I decided that I'd probably have better luck asking him questions while he was in a good mood.

"Hey, Mikey?" I spoke up hesitantly. Mikey's sparkling baby blues locked onto me with a smile on his face and I almost gulped. "Um, you don't have to tell me but I was just worried about why...uh..."

"Worried about what?" Mikey asked suddenly curious but more confused than anything. I took deep breath and chanced him possibly getting angry.

"Well...uh, you know you can tell me anything right?" I offered and watched a surprised and guilty expression on his face. I blinked. Why'd he feel guilty?

"Uh, yeah, dude." Mikey suddenly looked uncomfortable but my worry for whatever was going on was preventing me from stopping the conversation.

"So, why did you get so mad at Raph's friend, Shawn? Did he do something to you?" I blurted feeling angry at the pure possibility. Mikey's eyes flashed with shock and then I noticed he clenched his fists.

He covered up his emotions with a fake smile that made me frown deeply. "It's nothin' Leo. Shawn's just a jerk..."

"So he did do something to you?" I hissed and Mikey drew back with wide eyes.

"No-wait, he- ugh..I can't tell you, Leo. I'm sorry." Mikey replied uneasily, his baby blues getting wide with guilt and fear. "Are you angry?"

My eyes softened immediately and I scooted closer to him. I shook my head. "No!"

"I-I'm really sorry. It's just I promised Donnie I wouldn't tell.." Mikey blubbered as if he was gonna make me mad. It reminded me that Mikey didn't have good past experiences with old friends. That alone made me guilty.

I wrapped my good arm around him and pushed him to my chest. "It's okay. Raph and I are just worried about you two. We just wanted to know you guys are alright. I'm not mad, okay?"

There was a silence but he nodded against my chest. "O-Okay..."

"So this secret..." Mikey tensed and almost pulled back if my arm wasn't locked around him. "Is about Shawn and Donnie?"

Mikey didn't say anything but that pretty much answered my question. My eyes narrowed in confusion and anger, but not at Mikey. "So Shawn is doing something to Donnie?"

Mikey curled against me and my heart thumped in rising fury. I hit a bulls-eye. But then suddenly Mikey sat up quickly and fast. "Please don't tell Raph or anything! If Raph fights Shawn then he could be sent away."

I froze in shock. Everything suddenly pieced together. The whole reason why they are acting weird. Shawn...is doing something to Donnie and possibly Mikey, yet they want to keep it from us so Raph never knows. It's true, if Raph fights Shawn than they would be separated and Raph would be sent away.

"That...that teme!" I growled and Mikey froze in shock. He blinked at the Japanese curse I had just muttered. At the moment I did not feel bad for it but I knew I would later because Father taught me better. "I'm gonna kill him."

"What?!" Mikey cried in surprise at my obvious anger. "Leo, wait-"

"He must know that Raph would be sent away! What is his problem?! Is he bullying Donnie and..God, they live together! How long has this been happening?!" I demanded as I whirled to Mikey, who flinched away from me.

"Wait, no-he...I'm not supposed to say," Mikey's mouth twisted into a frown and tears spiked in his eyes. Some of the anger pushed away and I hugged Mikey again, fighting to calm down.

"I'm sorry, Mikey. I'm being a big idiot. I don't want that te-idiot to hurt Donnie. Or you and Raph." I murmured as I pushed a hand through his beach blonde hair. Mikey blinked up at me with a worried frown.

"I-I don't want Donnie to hate me for telling you!" Mikey suddenly bawled like I broke through a barrier. I was stunned for a second as his face pushed into my chest. "But Shawn is so mean to him! He calls him all sorts of names and other stuff! He even called me a baby and threatened me too! I was so mad!"

"Wait, Mikey...shhh.." I soothed while feeling a burning anger in my chest. I kept my face passive of anger and stroked his hair repeatedly as his sobs died down.

"But I'm scared that Shawn will really hurt Donnie, Leo," Mikey whispered into my chest. My grip tightened and my hand stilled in his hair.

"Never. I won't let that happen." I hissed. Mikey stepped away and looked like a great burden slipped from his shoulders. "You, Don, and Raph are like brothers to me. I won't let anyone hurt you guys!"

Mikey's face twisted into surprise before he slowly beamed. "Yeah!"

I smiled and then turned to the TV still blaring Tom and Jerry. Mikey noticed this too and laughed. "Sorry I...this was a bit random.."

"It's okay...I guess I.." Mikey looked down. I cocked my head to one side. "I'm not used to so many people worrying about me. It's only been just me and my Mom forever." I smiled sympathetically and moved to rustle his hair.

"Well get used to it," I beamed at him and he gave me a small smile. I patted the couch. "Let's finish the cartoon and wait on Sensei."

Mikey beamed then and I laughed as he launched next to me. "Oh and Mikey?"

"Yeah?"

"You might want to make up with Raph soon. He thinks you are scared of him." I told him and watched Mikey's eyes grow to the size on an owl's. I smiled in amusement.

"No way! I can't believe he-that hothead! I adore Raphie, you, and Donnie!" Mikey blurted and I blushed but rolled my eyes.

"Tell him that and you'll make his day. Even if he doesn't show it." I winked playfully and Mikey laughed loudly.

We continued watching Cartoon Network until I glanced at the clock. Why was Sensei running a bit late? I shook my head and smiled when Mikey laughed again and started up a random conversation about potato chip flavors.

I laughed as Mikey danced around the living room. At least he was distracting me from the fact that my, Master of Ninjitsu, Father was an hour late. Mikey was playing the song "Pieces" by Icon For Hire. It was a pretty good song and Mikey seemed to be in love with it.

"CAUSE THE PIECES WON'T PICK UP THEMSELVES YA KNOW!" Mikey boomed from the top of his lungs as he was on top of my couch with a hand in the air.

I couldn't help it. I died laughing. Mikey wasn't terrible but he wasn't terrific at singing. It was SO funny! Mikey blushed but seemed happy to make me laugh as he continued to sing and move his hips. I nearly cried in my laughter.

I was also briefly worried that the music would disturb neighbors. But I wasn't about to ruin Mikey's fun. Mikey laughed as he jumped off the couch

"You're so tired trying to rewind the mess you've made with your own mind..." Mikey sung as he danced around me. I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms with a stupid grin on my face.

DING-DONG. I froze where I stood and Mikey also heard it even when the music blasted over it. It wasn't Sensei, obviously, because he would have just come in. Was it an angry neighbor? Mikey looked sheepish as he turned the volume down.

Keeping my wits about me just in case, I opened the door slowly and then flung it open in my shock. Raphael, Casey and April stood there with their eyebrows raised. I blinked.

"Ah, dudes and dudette!" Mikey beamed as he flew past me to hug April hard. She giggled and gave me a wave.

"Bad time?" She asked and I blushed, shaking my head. We let them come in and I eyed Raph in confusion.

"April helped me shop for Mika, don't ask, and then we seen Casey and decided to stalk ya at yer house," Raph grinned out at the end. Leo was relieved to see most of the tension had left his hotheaded best friend.

"Naturally," Leo responded and Raph laughed, socking him in the shoulder before he closed the door behind him.

"Where's Master Splinter?" April asked and glared when Casey just plopped down on the couch like it was his home. I rolled my eyes at him.

"He's late..." I replied trying not to seem worried. But Raph narrowed his eyes at me and just cracked his knuckles. Casey looked up at me.

"Anyways...I just tagged along to do this...INCOMING!" I barely dodged Casey in time as he lunged at me. I smirked as I ducked my head to the side, avoiding his punch, and then used my knee to hit him in the stomach. He gasped and fell to the ground. Raph laughed, April seemed shocked, and then Mikey was in awe.

We were, except April, used to Casey's 'incomings' which I have begun to interpret as his way of affection just like Raph's noogies and socks to the shoulder except Casey's incomings were different depending on who you were. Like with Mikey and Don, Casey usually only tackle-hugs them. I grinned and helped him up.

"I'll defeat you one day. You and Raph! Maybe not today maybe not tomorrow-" Raph laughed as he put his hand over Casey's mouth. He made a face and April laughed.

"Dude, Leo, that was epic! You moved so fast!" Mikey gushed and I blushed at the admiration his eyes. I saw Raph scoff and roll his eyes as he pushed Casey. I grinned teasingly when I noticed the smalls park of jealousy in those emerald eyes.

"Don't look at me Fearless, just don't look at me," Raph growled and I just smirked more. April and Mikey shared a confused look.

"Do ya got any snacks around here?" Casey shouted from the kitchen and again I sighed. April face palmed. "Found some, never mind!"

"Just make yourself at home Casey, don't mind us!" I shouted back and heard him snort in amusement.

"Anyways Leo, how are you feeling?" April walked up to me with a polite smile. I saw he looking at my injuries in worry but I smiled. Behind her I saw Mikey approaching Raph through the shadows while he was distracted.

"I'm fine, and so is Master Splinter," I assured and April deflated. She smiled back.

"AH!" Mikey shrieked when Raph suddenly spun around and grabbed Mikey. He held Mikey in front of him with both arms behind his back. "Nooo!"

"That's what ya get for sneakin' up on a ninja," Raph gruffed but his eyes held amusement.

"I just wanted to tackle you with all the beautiful love in my heart!" Mikey teased playfully. Me and April immediately burst out laughing along with Casey, who had a random bag of Cheese Puffs in hand.

Raph let go of Mikey with disgust but everyone could see that he was happy Mikey wasn't side stepping around him anymore.

"Anyways, I just wanted to make sure you guys were okay. I'm planning on going to visit Donnie before the visiting hours are up," April wiped her eyes with a wide smile. I nodded.

"Yeah..." Mikey wilted as he stayed on the floor. "It sucks that he's not here with us."

"Yeah it doesn't feel normal without his smart comments," Casey joked but looking into the bag of chips thoughtfully. I sighed and helped Mikey off the floor.

"Well I'll tell him that we all miss him," April said as he went to the door. We side stepped to give her room.

"Hey, wait for me, Red! My house is the same way!" Casey grinned as he tossed me the chips. I rolled my eyes.

"Thanks for coming over," I told them. They both smiled and waved goodbye to us. Mikey beamed and shouted to them while Raph just hid a small smile as he leaned on the hall. I closed the door and looked at them.

"Hey...uh, can I stay here tonight?" Raph asked as he rubbed his sun blonde hair. Mikey and I shared a brief surprised look. Inwardly I beamed.

"Of course!" I replied and he reached for his phone with a grin.

"Thanks, I'll tell Mika I'm stayin'."

"Don't you mean you'll ask her?" Mikey asked confused. Raph smirked at Mikey.

"Nope I'm tellin' her." He replied and I sighed at his obvious distaste for his Guardian. He walked away with his phone at his ear and I just chuckled.

Both of us startled when the door was pushed open and Master Splinter was standing there with papers in his hand. I blinked in surprise.

"Welcome home, Sensei," I greeted after I shook my head. Mikey jumped up and hugged him hard. Sensei laughed. "Raph's staying the night."

"I see," Sensei said fondly as he closed the door and locked up. "I am sorry I was so late. I was meeting with someone."

"With who?" Mikey asked as he slanted his head, pulling away. A twinkle was in Sensei's eyes and I was more confused now.

"Just someone I believe will help me," Sensei replied. I knew he was not lying but he was being very vague. I hated when he was like this.

"Alright, she's a bit peeved but whatev-oh hey Sensei." Raph smirked when he walked out from the hall. Sensei smiled at Raph. "How's it goin'?"

"It's "going" well," Sensei replied in amusement. "And how are you, my Child? How are the cuts on your back?" We all looked at him and he sighed.

"They burn and itch. Bout to ground on my last nerve like Mikey," Raph commented while Mikey pouted. I grinned and Sensei shook his head.

"Why don't I put these papers away and get supper started?" Sensei offered. Raph and Mikey cheered and I just eyed the papers but Father hid the contents from my view. That raised red flags. What was he hiding?

"Come play with me Leo!" Mikey grabbed my wrist and pulled me over to where he hid his 3DS between the couch cushions. Raph laughed as he jumped on the couch beside us. I shook my head from the new concern I felt about Sensei and just focused on my two friends.

April's P.O.V

After I separated from Casey it took 40 minutes to get to the hospital by foot. I walked in and immediately greet Dr. Kurtsman, who told me where to find Donnie.

When I walked to the doorway I froze. Donnie was laying on the bed looking out the window with a thoughtful frown. He looked so small and yet so cute just laying there. But clearly something was bothering him and I was a bit stunned to see his red brown eyes slightly red from crying.

"Knock knock," I smiled softly. He blinked in surprise before he smiled that toothy smile at me. I giggled as I sat on the bed beside him. He situated himself, looking much happier. "How are you, Donnie?"

"I'm feeling much better," He replied while looking to the side at his shoulder. "Shoulder kind of throbs though."

"I'm sorry," I grimaced and he just shrugged the good shoulder. "But really, are you okay?" He looked at me surprised and I gave him a look that told him he knew better than to lie to me.

He was my first friend and he doesn't know it but I've come to the conclusion that he is also my first love. I care so much about him, he's such an amazing guy. So I can't help but feel protective of him, like he is of me. He's always been a great helper, I know that. And he knows that I've always had a...sense for things.

"Not really, no," He sighed sadly and then looked out the window with pain clear in his eyes. My eyes grew wide and my eyebrows drew together in worry. I put a hand on his forearm. "I...don't know what to do anymore. I did with Casey.. and now we're friends..but..I just don't know what to do about this one."

"Huh?" I asked stupidly, my heart pounding a little bit faster. He sighed again and rubbed his hair.

"You remember Shawn, right?" He told me. I paused and looked up, a habit I had when I tried really hard to think. Shawn was the guy that Raph always hung out with at their foster home. He was tough, stubborn, and a bit mean-spirited if she remembered correctly.

So she nodded. "Yea, what about him?"

"Ever since I befriended Raph he's been bullying me," He confessed as he watched me carefully. I stared at him in disbelief for a second before I swear my hair floated behind me I was so angry.

"What?" I hissed and he blinked with owlish eyes. "He's been what? How..why..I mean-"

"He hates me. He has it in his head that only he can be Raph's friend. He wants me to stay away from him. Now he's brought Mikey into this and threatened to do the same with Leo...I just...I don't..." He was stammering now and I blinked.

"Hey..." I soothed as I scooted and gently grabbed his face in my hands. He blushed and I tried not to smile too much at that. He's soo cute when he's shy. "Don't worry about it. Aren't you all, like, trained martial artists?"

"Of and on for all of us but Leo," Donnie nodded as I let go of his face. He wasn't looking me in the eye. "But...Shawn has a gang, about 4 guys not including him. His right-hand-man, Oliver, is a piece of work."

"Well...why haven't you told Raph that he's bullying you?" I frowned and he suddenly looked panicked. My frown fell instantly.

"I can't. You know Raph! He'll get so mad and then he'll really hurt Shawn and get sent away!" Donnie half way looked hysterical by that point just remembering it. I put a hand on his good shoulder.

"He won't. Raph won't go away," I promised and for once Donnie blinked stupidly. It looked as though no one's said that directly to him yet. I smiled softly. "Raph is a hothead but he isn't stupid. Though I agree that he'd want to hurt Shawn because I want to."

"Promise me you won't get dragged into this," Donnie muttered and I noticed that his eyes darkened. I looked confused.

"Not if you don't want me too. But listen, someone has to tell Raph. He needs to know what type of guy he's hanging around." I smiled again. Donnie sighed in a defeated manner.

"He should already know. He's just a Meathead." Donnie grinned a little and I giggled.

"Well give it some time," I smiled as I patted his knee. I stood up. "Oh, and Casey says "Ya betta get better soon or I'll give ya an incoming" so beware," I laughed when Donnie paled.

"Sure, sure, thanks for coming April," He blushed and I nodded with a warm smile.

"See you soon," I promised while waving goodbye. I walked out of the room and looked back before rounding a corner. Donnie was looking out his window again with a smile on his face.

My job here is done for now. I smiled the whole way back home.

Michelangelo's P.O.V

I yawned loudly as I stretched my arms up high on the way to my Mom's hospital room. She was expecting me and I hoped that her chemotherapy session went well! Maybe we can eat breakfast together...if she can! I smiled.

Last night ended up being amazing except for the time that Raph almost busted the stitches on his back. Man, Sensei was so mad! We had been playing around and I made him a little too mad. But once he was okay we were forced to calm down, which is lame for someone like me.

"Mom, it is I, your very loved and very beautiful chi-" I froze when I saw her laying on the bed, slightly paler than yesterday. She appeared to be sleeping but I didn't like how sickly she looked. I frowned and rushed up to her bedside.

I sat in the chair and wordlessly leaned over to lay my head on my arms in front of her. She didn't seem in pain, which is good, but she didn't really look happy either. Well, not that I'd expect her to...

It was now that I suddenly wished I didn't come alone to see her. Leo was getting his shoulder checked on and unbandaged. Raph was already on his way to see Donnie and I promised to meet up with them both after I saw my Mom. Since it was Sunday Master Splinter didn't have classes until afternoon, but he said he had some calls to make.

"Mom..." I rubbed her cheek with my finger. I felt worried. I didn't like that she had to be alone in this room. Suddenly she groaned and opened her hazel eyes.

"Sweetie..?" Mom blinked and I smiled. She gasped. "Oh Mikey!"

"Slow down Mom," I laughed softly as she hugged me around my neck. She squeezed and I laughed a little louder. "How are you feeling?"

"The chemo-therapy dosage takes some getting used too," She sighed but then gave me a big smile. "How about you? How are your ribs? How's your wrist feeling?!"

I rolled my eyes. "My ribs are still very sore, it hurts sometimes but my wrist hurts the most now and again." She looked worried. "I'm fine, I promise."

"Ah, that careless driver! Hurting my boys like that!" She hissed and my eyes widened at the "my boys" part of her sentence. "What's happening with him?"

"The driver?" I asked in surprise. She nodded and I smiled. "Sensei talked on the phone with the insurance company. They said the other guy has all the liability so he is paying for the hospital bills and the cost to fix Sensei's car."

"Ah, that's good," Mom smirked and if this were a comic I'd of sweat dropped. I laughed instead. "Oh...there is something I need to tell you..."

I froze just barely, somewhat nervous. Is it the secret she hasn't been telling me lately? How should I prepare myself for- "Someone will be staying with us starting next week."

"Huh?" I blinked stupidly with wide eyes. She giggled and tapped my nose.

"You remember my sister, Hellen? Your...Aunt?" She said hesitantly. My eyes widened significantly.

"The mean druggie Aunt?!" I replied loudly and then slapped my hand over my mouth when my Mom looked down sadly. "Sorry, I-"

"It's okay Sweetie, and yes, Hellen." She nodded and I frowned. Why'd we shelter her? She's mean and always tries to take advantage of Mom. I'd only seen her probably 3 or 4 times before Mom was diagnosed with Cancer.

"But Mom, she's a bad person, why are we-" She coughed hard which made the words die in my throat. My eyes grew wide and I helped her sit up. I waited a few moments and rubbed her back until she settled.

"No, not my Sister." Mom replied with a small smile. "Scott. Her son. My nephew is going to be living with us." I blinked.

"I've never met him before. Why?" I asked slanting my head. Mom looked sad again but she still smiled.

"Well he...he's very quiet and shy. I wanted to take him away from my Sister sooner, but..." She didn't have to say it out loud. I nodded.

"So...is he a good guy..?" I asked hesitantly. She beamed.

"He's a sweetheart, just like you! I'd think you two will get along nicely! But he's big and intimidating, so he doesn't have any friends." She explained and I felt my heart ache for this unknown family member of mine. "He also doesn't really seem to like his name but I know you'll figure out a nickname in no problem.."

"Really?" I gasped in surprise and she nodded sadly. "Oh...so will he go to my school?" She nodded.

"The only reason child services let me take him is because he is about to be 18 and he wants to live with me. He will graduate at your school and take care of me." Mom smiled warmly and my eyes widened. But for some reason I felt excited to meet Scott.

"So..he's coming next week?" I asked with a smile. She nodded.

"I'll get out Thursday morning. He'll be here Monday morning," She told me and I beamed with excitement.

"I can't wait to tell the guys that I have a cousin coming to live with us!" I gushed and she giggled. Suddenly Dr. Kurtsman came in with a look of surprise on his face. "Heya Dr. Kurtsman!"

"Hello Michelangelo," He greeted with a chuckle. "I just released Donatello and came by here to receive your Mother for her next chemo-therapy session."

I wilted until she smiled at me and tugged on my orange cat hood. I laughed and gave her a big hug as she groaned. "Be safe, Mikey. Oh and tell those boys the same."

"Will do Mom! Love you!" I beamed as I rushed towards the door.

"You too, Sweetie."

I grinned as I rushed out of her room and to the elevator where I'd meet up with Donnie, Raph, and Leo. I couldn't wait to tell them about my new cousin Scott. I wonder what he looks like? Mom said big and intimidating! So he has no friends..? That's how I was! I can imagine this guy big and scary yet couldn't hurt a fly. I laughed as the elevator doors flew open.

"There you are!" I was suddenly barreled into by Leo and laughed even harder. Leo was wearing this black V shirt with dark blue jeans. "How's your Mom?"

"Tired but good," I told him while laughing as he flipped my orange cat hood on my head. I wore an orange shirt with a hood that had car ears on it. Raph called me weird for it cause he's rude. I also wore tan cargo pants and orange slip on shoes cause they are easy to get on.

"Been waitin' too long ya know," Raph scoffed as he cross his arms. He was wearing a red tank top with black sunglasses hanging in the middle. He wore black patchy jeans and red converse. Always the tough image.

"Sue me," I stuck my tongue out and he made a swipe for me. Leo managed to move me out of the way with a scolding look. I laughed.

"Good to see you Mikey," I looked behind Raph and gawked. Donnie looked better but he was sitting in a wheelchair. He wore a purple elbow-lengthed shirt with a huge V-neck and a purple tank top under it. It looked like has also wearing tan cargo shorts and one black sandal.

"What the shell?!" I gasped while he and Raph laughed at my expression. "Dude, why are ya in a wheelchair are you okay?!" Leo chuckled as he stepped beside me.

"I have a dislocated shoulder and a broken leg, Mikey. I can't use crutches," Donnie smiled and I blinked.

"Oh...well that sucks," I replied dryly. He nodded but continued to smile a little.

"Don't worry though, I only have to use it for a couple of days until the soreness in my shoulder goes away then I can be on crutches." He explained and I smiled.

"Yay!" I cheered and he laughed when I hugged him. When I straightened I saw a silent conversation in the eyes of Raph and Leo and rose an eyebrow.

"Well, let's get you home, Donnie," Leo smiled as he walked behind Donnie's chair and began to wheel him to the elevator. Donnie seemed a bit too tired to argue with it. I blinked after Raph who motioned for me to go ahead of him.

I bounced into the elevator and watched Raph slide in before the doors closed. Leo rolled his eyes as me and Donnie giggled. Raph smirked and leaned against the wall.

"Oh, guys! My cousin Scott is gonna be movin' in with me and Mom next week!" I announced and they turned to me in surprise.

"Really?" Leo asked. I nodded with a huge smile.

"Uh-huh! He's gonna take care of Mom, plus he is a Senior! I bet he's badass!" I cried and they rolled their eyes at me.

We exited the elevator and it took us awhile to get a taxi and even longer to get Donnie's chair in the trunk before we squeezed in. We stopped at Donnie and Raph's foster home. I had noticed that Donnie seemed on edge so I wheeled him in the house with a gentle smile. I knew who he was scared to see.

"Oh Donnie!" A woman boomed as she hugged him from no where. It must be their guardian, Mika. She kind of looked like a fairy to me being so small with short black hair and gray eyes. I coughed into my fist to cover up my smile and a laugh. "Thank God, you're okay!"

"Yeah.." He said with a strange tone. I gripped the handles of his wheelchair. It was obvious he wasn't entirely comfortable with Mika, though I don't know why. I didn't want Shawn to suddenly walk in so I looked to Leo and Raph, who were talking together.

"I'm takin' Donnie to his room!" I announced suddenly. Donnie squeaked when I wheeled him around and then slowly helped him up the steps.

"Woah!" Raph gasped as he rushed to help. He smacked the back of my head and I glared. I heard Leo fold Donnie's chair and stomp up after us as Mika called for us to call her if we need help.

With Raph's help I managed to get Donnie to his room, where a couple of kids were playing. When they seen Donnie they immediately cleared the area and went outside to play. Donnie sighed when he was on his bed and sat up.

"Thanks guys," Donnie smiled slightly. I beamed and Raph patted his shoulder before dramatically laying on the end of the bed. Leo sat the folded version of Donnie's chair on the edge of the end table and then sat on Donnie's other side near Raph's head. "So, do you like my room?" He had turned to me and Leo with a little smirk on his face.

There was Donnie's bed, which was twin size and hardly big enough for all four of us, and then there was a bunk bed on the other side of the wall. There was a desk filled with papers and pencils in front of Donnie's bed as well as a small bookshelf right beside Donnie's bed. Near the bunk bed was a toy box which indicated that he shared the room with those two kids.

"It's...homey," Leo laughed a little and Raph chortled into the sheets. I smiled behind my hand and Donnie rolled his eyes. "You share the room with those two boys from earlier?"

"Yeah, Jacob and Kaleb," He replied with a small smile. "We have a...mutual understanding of personal space." We laughed.

"Well I like your room, Donnie," Leo smiled warmly and Donnie blushed shyly. I heard Raph start to tease Leo about being a mother goose as I looked around Donnie's light brown colored room. Leo was right...it was homely but at the same time sort of depressing, like this shouldn't be his bedroom at all.

I blinked as my observant eyes immediately found a book up on the top shelf. It was fairly thick but had all kinds of tape on it. I narrowed my eyes and tried not to get sick as I seen two of the words "alien freak" covering it. Shawn...

"..so that's why I wanted to get the pieces as soon as possible.." Donnie's voice brought me back and I blinked to clear my mind of the building anger and sadness. "Mikey?" He was looking at me now in confusion.

"What pieces?" I asked with a smile before Raph and Leo could look at me in concern. Those mother hens.

"The pieces of Metalhead.." Donnie trailed off quietly because I was obviously not convincing him that I was okay. My eyes widened as I remembered the robot thing that Donnie had made. I dropped it when I got that call from my Landlady.

"Oh...I'm...I'm sorry Donnie," I apologized. Donnie rolled his eyes.

"It wasn't anything I can't make again," He patted my hand with a smile. I brightened instantly.

"Well Sensei has the pieces all cleaned up and put away for you," Leo smiled at us. Donnie deflated in relief and I narrowed my eyes at the suspicious form of Raph.

"Is...is he sleeping?" I demanded in quiet surprise. Leo turned, also surprised to see Raph's steady breathing-his head in his arms in that quiet relaxed way- his face contorted in peace.

"Why'd he have to fall asleep on my bed?" Donnie grumbled and I smirked. I, too, have had Raph almost fall asleep on me. But this was sort of adorable. I took out my cell phone and snapped a quick picture before Leo could protest.

"Solid blackmail, dudes," I grinned evilly while Leo face palmed and Donnie chuckled softly.

"Anyways, we need to go Mikey and let them rest. We all have school tomorrow...well not you Donnie.." Leo trailed off looking thoughtful. Donnie and I shared a look and then I rolled my eyes. I stood up abruptly.

"Okay, let's go home then." I said and Leo nodded. He gave Raph a soft pat on the back and then went to hug Donnie. I grinned down at Raph before I waited my turn to hug Donnie.

As I reached down and wrapped my arms around his neck I whispered, "Call or text me if you need me Bro. Be careful with Shawn."

I walked with Leo to the door and looked back. Donnie was blinking wide red brown eyes but then he smiled happily. I smiled back and let Leo steer me out of the house and onto the streets.

I was determined to protect Donnie as much as I could from that bully.

Awww MikeyxDon fluff! ;D I bet most of you already figured out who Scott will be before this chapter even ended. If not, don't worry, you will soon.

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