And were back. Sorry I've been holding off one. It's not one of my more popular stories and I have had insane writer's block with this and 'When 2 Extremes Meet', check that story out if u want. but yeah, my '1 story at a time' vow isn't really working out so I'll just have to write them as they come, but unless it's a really short one-shot like Hyper Universe or Hiccups, then I'll try not to start any new stories. Anyway, I hope this chapter is okay please read, review and enjoy.

I DO NOT OWN TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES!

"and you named the four of us after some of your favorite Renaissance artists." Donnie finished the story of how he and his family were mutated into what they were today. Master Splinter looked up from the picture of his old family. It was the first time he looked the strange human turtle hybrid in the face since he began to tell him this bizarre and tragic tale of 'his' past life.

"So... I was originally a human being?" he asked in minor distress as he rubbed one hand on his long, furry face.

"Mmm hmm," the purple masked turtle nodded " and ever since that day, you've been raising us as your sons and students. That's why we call you Sensei, which means 'teacher'. You've been training us in everything you learned throughout your entire life in Japan" he added "and over the years we've made allies with a few humans like April, or other mutated creatures like Dr. Rockwell" he gesture to each of them as both of them were quiet while Donnie told the forgetful rat about their origins

He wanted to get that last statement straight "but we do have to remain hidden from most of the human world, with a few exceptions like..." he paused to remember the young red head's name "... Avery?" he guessed in embarrassment.

"It's April." she corrected politely and then smiled "but hey. That was really close" she encouraged him "it seems like you're understanding everything for the most part."

"(sigh) I don't know." he stared sadly down at his four fingered hands "I feel like I can't even remember what was said to me in the past minute. How am I supposed to remember the events of my entire life? Especially with such a complicated past?" he pondered out loud in sorrow

"You need not be so hard yourself, Splinter" Rockwell entered the discussion at last "we're more than able to help with-"

"You don't understand!" he exclaimed standing up "I've barely been able to process anything to you've told me." he began to rank as he started to pace around to think. "I want to remember my past. I want to believe you about my dead wife and child, I want to remember these- these mutants as my children but I can't! I'm sorry but I just can't!" he gave out and quickly kneeled down into a ball and took deep, fast breaths trying to not to shed a few tears as he hid his face in his chest

Donnie and April stared at each other. April was in shock and Donnie expressed sorrow and fear. He wanted his Sensei back and he wished his brothers where there to help him take care of Splinter. As Rockwell put a caring hand on his shoulder, the young female stood Donnie up gently and motioned him to console Splinter. The green genius just sniffed and nodded at her. Splinter was always strong for them in their distress, and now Donnie had to return the favor

"Hey," he kneeled down to Splinter and picked his head up "Hey don't- don't cry." he tried to sound calm but his voice ended up squeaking a bit "It's alright, Master Splinter. Nobody is expecting you to comprehend anything right away." he said gently as he massaged Splinter's hands like how he used to when the turtles were younger. "You were the wisest, most mature person in my life. In our lives. You were the best Sensei and father anyone could ask for, and you still are. You were just attac- I-I mean hurt, this could happen to anybody." he took a deep breath as he almost couldn't continue

"(Hiccup) and-and I promise you, your sons, my brothers, are helping you with every.. fiber... of... our... being. We'd go to the ends of the galaxy for you, just like you did for us."

Splinter stared with wide, reassured eyes as Donnie was ready to give out "Please see this, Splinter." he said with tears in his eyes and pain in his voice "I don't care if you ever get your memory back. You'll still be our Sensei, you'll still be Hamato Yoshi... You'll..." Donnie paused as Splinter leaned in out of concern "You'll still have me to love you!" Donatello couldn't fight his emotions anymore. He hugged Splinter and lightly cried into his shoulder. He felt awful that even in Splinter's condition, he was still pleading for his sensei to comfort him. He couldn't help it. He was scared this memory loss would permanent and that the Master Splinter he, that they knew and loved had beed stripped away from them forever.

Splinter just stared at the young, strange turtle for a moment in confusion, then had this strange instant in console him and ease his pain. He didn't now why, but he felt something for this intelligent creature. Just as the odd British ape to pulled Donnie off of Splinter, the old rodent stopped silently by holding up one hand. Then, still with wide eyes, he awkwardly hugged the young turtle and rubbed his back softly

"Young one," he whispered since he forgot the crying turtle's name "Please, calm down. I'm so sorry for all of this trouble?"

"Trouble?" Donnie pulled away "(sniff) What trouble?"

"Those other... boys having to leave, young folks like yourselves having to watch over an old man," he looked down at his hands again "the fact that I've been calling 'mutants'"

"No no no, Splinter, it is no trouble at all" Donnie quickly reassured him

"We understand you being so weirded out us," April interrupted after getting tired of just standing around and watching these heartbreaking events go on. "Believe me, it took me a while to warm up to the turtles too" she kneeled down next to them

"(sigh) Perhaps, but I can't explain it." he said eerily looking at Donatello "I felt an urge to comfort you, but I don't know why. I feel that I should care about you, but I don't even know you. I'm trying to understand you, but I'm not entirely sure why I should..."

(TO BE CONTINUED)

Yeah sorry about this one. I figured let this chapter focus more on character than plot, so next chapter'll only focus on the A team, I promise. Tell me how I did with characterization aside from Splinter for...reasons. Also check out my profile and see a bunch of shows I like/love and if u have a request and hold onto it in case it breaks my writer's block (My personal favorite favorite story by myself Alternatively was a request from the super awesome NightofStarClan so check out her stories as well) okay leave an honest review, Please check out my profile, tell me what you think, I'll see you guys next time, God Bless

I DO NOT OWN TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES!