Chapter 2 of Survive. :D
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A/N: * Irish word for an extremely loud screaming witch*
Amanda's P.O.V.
"I was human before I was mutated into this form, my name was Hamato Yoshi and Oroku Saki was my best friend. But.." Master Splinter had just started the story when he was interrupted by me.
"Not him! I hate that jerk after what he's done to us" I grumbled much to the shock of everyone. My head pounded as I remembered everything that man had done to me, to my family. Even the mention of his name, drove tiny rivers of pure loathing up my body and my body cooled so much at the mention of his name that even the Sahara desert during the day in Summer couldn't warm me up. I pulled Jake closer to me, feeling the snugness of the blanket he was currently encased in, craving a hug to quell the fear that, that man had succeeded. Although normally my hugs lasted for five to ten minutes and felt like the person I was hugging had grown an extra set of limbs, I kept it short and sweet just this once.
"How do you know the Shredder?" Leo asked unwillingly wide-eyed. Confusion evident on his face, as there was on the faces of everyone else.
"I'll tell you after Master Splinter finishes his story. Please continue, I'm sorry for interrupting." I answered briefly focusing on my breathing.
"As I was saying, Oroku Saki was my best friend, until we both fell in love with the same woman. Tang Shen. But when Tang Shen chose me, over him, Oroku Saki turned from my best friend to my worst enemy. He challenged me to a duel at my house in front of Tang Shen and Miwa, my daughter. When he lost, he set my house alight, killing Tang Shen and kidnapping Miwa. I fled to New York after that, where I bought four pet turtles." Master Splinter once again was interrupted, only this time by Mikey.
"That's us" Mikey chimed, enthusiastically.
"I think she gets that numbskull" Raph muttered, unaffected by the reproachful looks he received for his troubles.
"And ten minutes later, I got into a fight with the Kraang who mutated us, I took to the sewers after that and raised my sons as if they were my own. And that's how we came to be, what you see in front of you today. And now it is your turn, what is your story? And how do you know Oroku Saki?"
"Well besides the fact that I can see the future, and any information that I want, I had a pretty normal life. Although I used to have a huge family in Ireland. Well there was like six branches of the family that expanded all over Ireland, Scotland and America. We were called the Gallagher clan. And it was during our family reunion, which happened every three years, where everybody and I mean everybody in the family met up in the sleepy old town I was from in Ireland. It was then Oroku Saki struck. See, I had been getting these weird letters for a few weeks now, although nobody would take them seriously besides me. In the last letter I go, he told me about the bomb, and gave me this bracelet. It's stuck on me now, and hurts when I try take it off, but I checked and it's harmless it just carried a message." I held up my arm, that had the bracelet on it, and continued.
"When I got the letter the first thing I did was try to get as many people as I could to leave with me, but nobody except Jake and Matthew would leave with me, and by the time I got them, barely I might add out of the building the bomb exploded. I threw myself over Matthew and Jake, to take the brunt of the explosion, but I couldn't save anybody else. We went from a huge, great, family to a family of three. And it's all my fault and then I let Matthew get kidnapped. And when the bomb exploded, I got a message on the bracelet saying that Oroku Saki was on his way to collect me, if you will. So, we hightailed it outta there after salvaging everything I could from the house, in five minutes, before we snuck onto a ship at the docks, not knowing where it was going and ended up here. And that's my story." I finished my story, while still clutching Jake who was crying his little eyes out.
"I miss them 'Manda" Jake sobbed into me then, as I hugged him. When rocking and hugging him didn't work, I had to try my last resort, singing. Holding him close, I kissed his head and started singing.
"You are my sunshine. You make me happy" I started singing softly feeling Jake relax some as I sang the rest of the song. I felt several pairs of eyes on me, but ignored it, focusing more on Jake, and his teary eyes.
By the time I was finished with the song, Jake had stopped crying and I was simply hugging him close, carefully being mindful of my damaged ribs. While Jake settled against me, I began speaking again.
"So yeah… That's my story. You can start talking again" I was speaking slightly sarcastically, feeling a bit on the defensive side, as my story lay heavy on my mind. Causing feelings of shame, despair, guilt and lastly a little bit or relief at getting my story off my chest - so to speak.
"Wow girl, you've been through a lot. You need a hug. I'm gonna hug you" Mikey leapt from his seat on the couch, and promptly wrapped his arms around me in a hug.
It was then I realised the time. "Time to get you showered up Jake" I announced, unwrapping the blanket of Jake, while Leo got me a towel.
After showering Jake, I dressed him hastily in the same bedroom as before only deciding to put Jake in his pyjamas. Best to get him settled for bed before I left.
So once Jake was dressed, I sent him out to the others who were in easy view and slipped on a pair of leggings, figuring that they'd be easier to fight in.
So as I joined the others who I just knew where talking 'bout me, I made my footsteps extra quiet, just to hear what they were saying. ,
Raph and Donnie were talking about how I wasn't to walk anymore until I had some physiotherapy. 'As if, I'll get fired if I don't show up for work. And we simply can't afford for that to happen' my thoughts were more practical than Donnie's although I would humour him, at least until we got Matthew.
"I know, I know doctor Donnie" I announced my presence before taking my seat. "By the way, it's rude to talk about people behind their backs." My comment caused many a cheeks to redden before I added: "just kidding, I'm good at bitching about people myself." I laughed at that and got a high five from Mikey, a bigger blush from Donnie, an appalled look from Leo and April, and smirks from Raph and Casey for my troubles.
"Now Amanda, I'll be the one to babysit Jake while you are with my sons rescuing Matthew. Is this alright?" Master Splinter asked formally, probably thinking I'd freak out and demand that it'd be April or Casey to babysit.
"Thank you Master Splinter. I'm sure Jake'll be no trouble" I replied casually, indicating with my tone of voice that I was fine with the mutants.
"Why'd you call him Master?" Raph turn to face me properly at his question, while I contemplated my answer for a second.
"Because Master is a term of respect, and I respect Master Splinter for having dealt with everything life's thrown him. Why, what does it mean to you?" My answer ended in a question, bringing with it, a lot of serious thought.
"It means teacher to us, as he is teaching or training us to be ninjas" Donnie answered for the boys.
While I smiled "that's cool." I leaned back then and thought of something funny. "Oh and Donnie, I'm not going down on my knees for you" At that me and Raph burst out laughing, while an all too familiar blush re-appeared on Donnie's face.
It was then Master Splinter got up muttering something about teenagers. Whatever, it was too good to pass up on I thought, and it seemed that everybody agreed as Casey and Leo as the laughed a little while April giggled.
Mikey however looked a little confused but after a minute he understood and laughed with us.
Jake however didn't get it, but ignored us and followed Master Splinter into the kitchen.
So while I sat there laughing with the group, I felt something that I hadn't felt in quite a while : happy. I found it nice to have a group of people who I could talk and laugh with and just be a teenager. I just let myself live in the bliss for a minute before I stopped and built my defences up again. Just in case.
But while Donnie composed him I had a moment of guilt so strong that it wiped the smile right of my face. While I was laughing and joking around my new friends, Matthew was being held captive by the Kraang.
"It should be dark enough so we can leave now. Okay?" I started to stand up as I spoke but was swept off my feet, quite literally by Raph and had to contend with being carried. It was ridiculous, I mused that they insisted that I be carried when I was nearly breaking Raph's arms with my weight. And there was nothing I could do about it, or I wouldn't be allowed to rescue Matthew.
So while the rest of them suited up I poked Raph and demanded down for the minute. While he dropped me onto the couch, I shot my fractured wrists forward and caught myself, before instinctively kicking both of my legs into Raph's chest. I then twisted mid-air, to land in a seated position.
"What the hell, you eejit? There's no need to be a jerk" I grumbled while practically sobbing on the inside, from the pain in both my fractured wrists and feet.
As I made to stand again, I was promptly picked up. "Well stop trying to stand! You're not allowed to stand until Donnie clears it. And you said that I had to be the one to carry you, because of some stupid lie you told yourself, so you can bet'cha that I'mma carry you. And don't you dare poke me!" Raph lectured very angrily like I was trying his patience.
Well I'd show him just how irritating I could be if annoyed. "Like this" I smirked before proceeding to poke the living daylights out of him. The funny thing was he couldn't stop me, so when I poked him, he was trying to stop me, but not drop me.
So in the end I had pity on him and stopped. And heard laughter. I turned my head to see Mikey and Jake laughing at Raph with me.
"Hey Jake, c'mere" I instructed while Jake obeyed. I was sat back down on the sofa and scooped Jake up for a hug. "Jake I have to leave you for a bit, okay? I'm going to go with the turtles to go get Matthew. And bring him back here. And I want you to be a good boy for Master Splinter while I'm away, okay? Can you be a good boy for me?" I asked calmly feeling Jake's hesitance.
"I'll be a good boy Amanda, I promise. Will you and Matthew be back soon?" Jake asked hopefully while I smiled.
"Of course we will darling, Matthew and I will be back in the morning" I gave Jake one last hug and kiss before sending him over to Master Splinter who was with Mikey and the rest of the gang. As I allowed myself to be picked up again, it was time to leave.
Time skip until they arrive inside TCRI.
"Matthew's this way" I whispered quietly to Raph who told the others who followed us as I led them to Matthew, although they were uncertain that I knew where we were going considering that I've never been in TCRI. "Stop. There's" I concentrated even harder "twenty five Kraang in there. It's the room Matthews in. And he's in danger" my worry was clear in my tone of voice but I composed myself immediately and we entered.
Matthew was strapped to a table with a laser moving its way upwards. As Raph dumped me on a table to fight, I knew the Kraang recognised me, but were more focused on the fight they were locked into. I felt suspicious then, for some reason getting the feeling that they'd normally be the type to just grab me and run, and it was at that moment I noticed the laser's speed was changing to match the speed of everybody's movement. So as I yelled that out, the turtles, everybody slowed down as much as possible, while I tried to figure out a way to end the fight, and break the glass sphere that held the pointed part of the laser. Although by the look of the laser's placement I only had about five seconds later before Matthew would be hit, so I just allowed myself to do the first idea that popped itself into my head, screaming.
With a quick instruction to prepare themselves to my new friends, I tipped my head back and screamed as loud as I could. Which was glass shatteringly loud.
I felt my rather than saw a krang head land on my feet, but the body wasn't near anybody so it must have exploded at the loudness of my voice. I screamed for as long as I could as loud as I could and once I stopped my eyes were immediately drawn to Matthew who was cut all over from the shattered glass.
As we, well everybody and Raph who quickly picked me up, gathered round Matthew, I was critical scanning his body, fearing that he'd be injured beyond a few scratches. Luckily he wasn't although he was complaining.
"Geeze Amanda, did ya have to scream? Ya couldn't have like thrown anything at the glass to break it, ya just had to scream like a *banshee." Matthew grumbled sitting up before he noticed the turtles, April and Casey. "And what's with the turtles?" Matthew's complaints were pure grumpy, causing me to frown before answering.
"Well sorry that I had to save your sorry ass, maybe next time I'll leave you to rescue yourself. How'd you like that? Anyways it's your own fault for getting kidnapped in the first place. And the turtles are mutants. They're pretty cool, I have a feeling you'll get on with Mikey, but team up against me and die. Try Leo or Raph instead. Kay? By the way, there's also a mutated rat called Master Splinter, he's babysitting Jake. And the girl's called April and the boy's called Casey. Oh! And I do believe that I'm entitled to a hug for saving you from getting hit with the laser!" I freed myself from Raph's arms to hug Matthew but he jumped from the table and bolted.
So I chased after him, much to the shock of the others who simply put looked half amused half anxious in case more Kraang arrived.
But I was soon encased in Raph's arms again, but feeling his fingers brush my ribs or where my ribs would be if I wasn't so fat, sent me into hysterical laughter, partly from the relief of having Matthew back, and partly from the fact that I'm extremely ticklish.
Matthew came over at my laughter looking amused, so I waited, continuing to laugh until he was close enough. Once he was close enough I jumped from Raph's arms and proceeded to hug Mathew contentedly. It was then I got shot.
A lone Kraang stood, with one of the weird have regular/ have laser guns in his hand. A second after I was shot in the stomach two sai's were impaled in the Kraang, one in the head and one in the stomach.
Then I crumpled, only to be caught by an anxious looking Raph, and to see Matthew hovering over me, looking scared. "It's okay" I slurred trying to reassure them, despite the pain I was in before my world went black.
Matthew's P.O.V.
"It's okay" Amanda was saying or more like tried to say, no doubt to comfort us. Typical of her really, always trying to make others feel better, that is if she cared about them. But I knew that without a doubt I would remain worried about her until she got better, although knowing her, she'd dismiss all my worries about her if possible. But she was growing paler by the minute and had just collapsed, unconscious.
As the turtle with the red mask caught Amanda, the one in blue, orange and Casey kept a lookout for more Kraang while the turtle in the purple mask and April started to examine her. I realised that they probably had the most medical training. Something about their attitude just felt like it.
But it was at that moment a bunch of Kraang burst through the doors and we had to flee. I was scooped up by the turtle in orange who proceeded to introduce them to me, while everybody fled from the Kraang with Raph's plastron growing redder by the minute as Amanda's skin paled accordingly.
Donnie's P.O.V.
We had just gotten free from the Kraangs and arrived at the right sewer lid when I had a startling thought. "Amanda shouldn't go down there, if any bacteria gets into her gunshot, I don't think she'll be able to fight off the infection, it's too close to her organs.
"I'll carry her bridal style inwards. So she won't get any of the sewer water or anything in the gunshot wound" Raph informed me instantly leaving no room for arguments. His voice however had me a little concerned, he was guilty sounding, just like Leo after one of us got hurt and he thought he could've prevented it.
So I nodded my consent and we were on our way again. As we all dropped down to the sewer, we ran as fast as we could, with Leo phoning Master on the cheese phone, to get everything prepared.
Finally after what felt like forever, we arrived at the lair where Raph put Amanda on the same medical chair as before in the infirmary. I grabbed the anti-bacterial soap first and scrubbed before handing it to April who did the same thing.
Raph sat in the corner while everyone else cleared out to give us space to work. First I carefully lifted Amanda's upper body while April took of her top off thus allowing us to see the wound fully. April and I work in sync, and before I knew it we had done everything we could, and all we could do now was wait.
Raph then decided to have a shower while April and I informed everybody that the gun shot wasn't fatal. What I didn't expect then was to have to quell a temper tantrum…
Matthew's P.O.V.
Jake was awake when we arrived but the first thing he saw was Amanda, pale as ice and bloody. That must have scared him pretty bad because by the time he saw me, he was shaking.
"Matthew what's wrong with 'Manda? And I missed you" Jake literally launched himself at me in a hug when he saw me. I was a bit surprised at this, but hugged him back all the same.
"Amanda got hurt Jake, so Donnie and April are going to try make her better, okay?" I struggled to find the right words, to console Jake, because it was nearly always Amanda that consoled him. I was feeling pretty tired by then, and just wanted to collapse on the couch and wait for a diagnosis, but Jake wasn't taking that for an answer.
So I tried again, to explain what was happening this time with the help of the others, for about twenty minutes before Donnie, April and Raph came out just as Jake's temper tantrum erupted.
Raph luckily escaped while the rest of us, got stuck into it. And soon we all had a splitting headache thanks to Jake, who in all fairness was only four, and was coping brilliantly under all the circumstances.
"I wanna see 'Manda! I wanna see 'Manda! What's wrong with her? Why isn't she awake? Lemme see Amanda! I wanna see her" became sketched in everybody's head. Jake's voice was steadily growing more and more high pitched as he screeched but nobody could calm him down.
Eventually exhaustion overcame him, and he succumbed to sleep only to be awoken an hour later with nightmares. Nightmares that only Master Splinter seemed able to soothe with his many years of experience.
Meanwhile with Amanda and Raph who had joined her after his shower:
"Ya know it's funny how attached people can get in such a short space of time. I mean I've known you were special since I first met you, considering the fact ya saved me from getting shot before you even knew me. Then as I got to know some more about you, my interest in you increased. Ya stand out to me in regards of girls. I mean I can tell you've got a killer temper at times, but yer caring and protective to. I don't know how but you somehow managed to make me care about ya without even trying.
And while I never expected to be like Donnie, and fall in love or anything, which I've not done. You've caught me in a web I don't wanna be in. And the problem is, ye would never feel the same way 'bout me if I did fall in love with ye" I spoke freely feeling strangely comfortable sharing my feelings with her, something I've always had trouble with. But with her it felt natural. Sighing, I got up and made my way to bed. Completely ignoring the tantrum that was brewing..
Time skip until early in the morning.
I don't know what roused me from my state of unconsciousness but as I glance at the clock, it became apparent that I needed to leave soon and get to work. Fortunately I had a day off yesterday, but now it was back to reality.
I eased myself out of bed slowly, knowing that it would hurt like a b*tch if I moved my stomach too quickly. But while I became familiar with my bearings again I discovered that I didn't have my green tank top on, that the duvet that had been up to my chin was what had been covering me, well that and my bra obviously.
Knowing that the tank top was most likely covered in blood, I walked silently to the kitchen and put it in the washing machine. Then I snuck by the sleeping bodies of most of the turtles, April, Casey and Matthew.
I threw on a long sleeve white top then, and put my best jeans on again, before writing a note informing the others that I was fine, and would be back at seven. Sticking the note on the fridge, I then left and managed to find my way to the surface world and made my way to the restaurant that I worked in.
I arrived at five to ten in the morning, feeling exhausted already, and hoping that the bandages wouldn't get seeped through, throughout the day.
Opening the door I was greeted by Margaret or Maggie as everybody called her, the owner or the café that I was the main waitress in. Slipping on my apron at the hips I promptly started working much to my body's complaints.
Meanwhile with the other's.
Leo's P.O.V.
When the rest of us woke up, it was normal. Mikey went to cook breakfast with Master Splinter helping him, while Donnie decided to check on Amanda.
It was roughly a minute later when chaos started. Mikey returned from the kitchen with a note telling us that Amanda was alright and would be back at seven while Donnie yelled from the infirmity that Amanda was gone. Panic swiftly ensured as I myself felt it.
But it was too early and bright in the for us to do anything and April and Casey were at school. So we were stuck in a limbo land, uncertain as to where Amanda was, and what she was doing. Matthew then decided to shut us up as he proceeded to tell us that Amanda had most likely gone to work, and that it was basically a compliment as well, since it meant that she trusted us and cared about us.
Donnie's reaction however was pure comical relief. "What! After me, explaining to her that she wasn't allowed to walk until I cleared it! And how did she even leave without us noticing, I mean we are ninja after all but no, she snuck out. I mean that really shouldn't even be possible considering she got shot last night, but then to ignore all that and go work as waitress! People who are constantly moving! Does she have no sense!" Donnie's outburst hit a high note a time or two and his face went a new shade of red in frustration.
He probably would have ranted some more but Mikey slapped a hand over his mouth before he woke Jake up. And the last thing we needed was another Jake tantrum. So we simply tried to carry on with our day as normal save for Master Splinter offering to train Matthew and Jake. I had a sneaking suspicion that he was getting close with Jake but none of us knew what to make of Matthew. He and Mikey disappeared straight away and didn't return for a couple of hours, skateboards in their hands and smiles on their faces.
Amanda's P.O.V.
It was only three a clock when I finally sat down for my five minute break. I literally just put my head on my arms which were currently crossed on the table and tried to focus on getting my breathing back to normal. I could feel that my stiches had just torn and the last thing I wanted to do was get up again but unfortunately for me my break was up.
Sighing to myself I got up to start working again, though I felt my stomach get wet. After another five minutes, Maggie saw me and motioned for me to come over.
"What happened? Your top is bled through at the stomach" Maggie sounded concerned so I glanced down at my top and saw how bloody it had gotten. No wonder she was worried.
"Well yesterday I was attacked and ended up getting shot. Luckily it wasn't in a dangerous place, so I'm going to be fine" I reassured her as much as I could but knew that she was going to mother hen me regardless.
"Well you go home dear. You get your full day's pay and here's a basket of treats for you Jake and Matthew to share. And don't you come back to work before you're healed. Your job is secured, and we'll manage just fine. Okay?" Maggie all but shooed me out of the building and I was left to go home, wincing at every step I took.
"I'm back" I called in the lair, half an hour later. Feeling slightly lightheaded I was suspicious when nobody answered me, but shrugged to myself and went to change tops.
When I stumbled through into the sitting room, I was immediately swept up by Raph. He then walked over to the couch and placed me down on it. Jake immediately threw himself on me talking so quickly that I could barely make out what he was saying. "Amanda you're back! I missed you, everybody was mean to me last night and didn't let me see you. Then I had a nightmare again and you weren't there to make it go away. Why didn't you make the nightmare go away?"
"I got hurt yesterday and was to sleepy to see you I'm sorry darling. Can you forgive me?" I kept my answer simple and a second later I had Jake hugging me and nodding his head. It was then the real questioning started.
"Where were you?" Leo seemed to take on the position of questioner and was clearly trying his best to remain diplomatic.
"I was at work, and the only reason I'm back so early is that I've bled through my bandages" I answered innocently, keeping my voice steady and my head held high.
This time it was Donnie who questioned me, although slightly frustrated sounding. "What on Earth were you thinking?! And I'll change your bandages in a few minutes."
I nodded my consent at that before answering. "That we need the money. I'm saving up for something and just because I got hurt doesn't mean I can't keep up with my saving. And I also got a basket of treats from Maggie" I then proceeded to hold up the basket, noticing that it was still warm.
"So you ignored the fact that you've been shot last night, and that you're supposed to be on bed rest, for money?!" Donnie was borderline crazy sounding at that. I guess he must have been pretty mad.
"Yup" I shrugged cheerfully, feeling amused at the exasperated sighs I received. "Anyway who wants some?" I displayed the basket yet again.
"Oh I do! What'cha got in there?" Mikey was as cheerful as me, when he sat beside me on the couch so I slung me legs over his, feeling the relief instantly. That was so much better than working all day, although it needed to be done.
So I opened the basket to find a couple of different boxes. Upon examination there was a box of chocolate covered strawberries, a box of rice crispy buns, a box with a cheesecake inside and a box with chocolate fudge cake.
It was no doubt a feast and so had to be treated accordingly. Mikey and Leo went to get plates, Matthew and Jake got glasses and Master Splinter got a two litre bottle of diet coke.
At the same time Raph lifted me up, although how he managed it I'll never know and Donnie took lead and into the infirmary we went. Donnie went into his doctor Donnie once more, and Raph averted my gaze when I was instructed to take my top off.
So while I struggled to do that, eventually I just rolled my top up as much as I could, and Donnie had to make do with that. "You know I can see all your ribs Amanda, and I shouldn't be able to" Donnie informed me, like I was supposed to believe that!
"That's a good one Donnie" I replied before a stinging sensation took over my skin due to antiseptic cream. I winced a little at that but tried my best to ignore it. "So when do I start physiotherapy?" I was dreading it, but knew that I would be watched like a hawk until I had it and was cleared by Donnie.
"Once this heals up. Raph will be the physiotherapist though. Okay?" Donnie didn't even take his eyes of the bandages when he spoke but Raph's eyes flew to me immediately.
"What? Care to run that by me again Donnie?" Raph sounded as shocked as I felt. But when he caught me looking at him, he blinked at me, I could see the message he was sending. 'Don't ask me!'
"Well you have been learning how to be one for a while, and I know you're interested in helping me, so why not" Donnie was unaffected by Raph's shock, and quickly finished up with the bandaging. "All done" he smiled at me and left.
I made to sit up, only to be scooped up by Raph. "Ya know this is really and I mean really getting old. I was only going to sit up and roll my top down, no need for everybody else to see my huge stomach."
"Raph frowned at this and spoke almost as stubborn as I do. "How many times do we have to tell ya, yer not fat! In fact yer the opposite, yer so skinny. So skinny that it's unhealthy!" Raph didn't let me down as he spoke, so I just rolled down my top and allowed him to carry me into the sitting room, still arguing.
"And how many times do I have to tell you, stop lying to me. It's ridiculous! I mean I already told you to cut it out with the sugar coating, but no, you still keep lying to me. Now let me down! We're at the couch so let me down." I fumed at Raph, ignoring the fact that everybody was staring at us.
He then sat down on the couch, without releasing me so I had to take action. First of all I tried tickling but had no such luck, then it was poking time, although this time Raph caught my wrist with one hand and kept one arm around my waist. So it was time for my ultimate blackmail. "If you don't let go of me, and let me sit on the couch, I'm going to scream" that certainly got Raph's agreement and I was released a second later.
Satisfied with how it all turned out, I turned to see Jake laughing at me. "Well how'd ya like that, my wee cousin's laughing at me. Well we'll see who gets the last laugh now wont we" I scooped Jake up onto my lap and began tickling him. I felt like laughing myself while my fingers danced across Jake's stomach.
As Jake squealed I smiled and it was only when Raph muttered "so can we eat now or what?" That I stopped tickling Jake and nodded.
"Yeah let's eat. So dig in everybody" I grabbed a plate and cutlery for Jake and proceeded to fill his plate up. Once I was satisfied that he had as much as he was allowed, I gave him the plate. I then poured myself a drink in order to look like I was enjoying the feast. But I wasn't. I knew that I needed to eat something today, but I was too fat to eat foods like these.
But that thought didn't stop my stomach from grumbling, demanding to be able to enjoy my share of the food. I hoped that nobody had noticed and clenched my stomach to shut it up.
Unfortunately for me, Raph and Mikey noticed. "Aren't you eating? 'Cause you sound hungry, here pull up a slice of something" Mikey smiled at me before dropping a plate full of food on my lap. Noticing that both of them were watching me I relented and started eating small bites of food, savouring every bite. It was heavenly.
Too bad half an hour when I was sure nobody would notice, I had to go and puke it up. Brushing my teeth after, I could still taste the vomit, and had to repeat three times, before I was satisfied.
What I didn't expect to see when I came out was Donnie and Raph, with their heads pressed against the door. I knew they knew what I'd done but simply walked on past them quickly, all but throwing myself on the couch. I was feeling empty when I started talking to Mikey about having a movie marathon. With Mikey's agreement we started devising a movie list, although I was annoyed when Leo butted in with some truly stupid suggestions.
Though it did amuse me that Mikey and I would look at each other at the same time and go "nah." We were in perfect harmony until the discussion of horrors came up. I for one refused, but was teamed up against and outnumbered.
It was then that Donnie and Raph came in with words that filled me with dread… Words so common, so problematic, so true, that I could feel the judgement, even though I didn't meet anybody's gaze…