A/N: Hello again! Just a note about this one, I kind of randomly added in Shadow. Yeah, maybe you could just pretend that she joined the picture during a time I didn't write about...yeah...Oh, and if you've reviewed and I haven't replied, sorry! Just send me a PM or something, and I'll get a reply out! I like to make sure I reply, but sometimes I get kind of mixed up :S Oh, and yes, the chapter's title is indeed a parody of the movie I haven't seen xD

April practically flew through her front door, dashed through the hallway and finally made it to the living room where she turned on the TV. She couldn't believe that she had forgotten that the five were performing tonight! True, she had enjoyed taking little Shadow out to the park, but she had meant to get back sooner.

Setting the one-year-old down on the carpet, April watched the screen intently. The audience was applauding another performance and the host was holding an award, getting ready to present it. I can't believe I missed them! April thought angrily. From the looks of things, the entire show was nearly over.

April sighed. Her friends were becoming celebrities and she had missed their first major performance. She was about to turn off her television when she realized who it was receiving the award. Shadow's eyes lit up and she squealed at the sight she saw.

"I don't believe it! Go Shell Shock!" April cheered as she watched the five walk up on stage. Cassi stepped up to the microphone.

"Ca!" Shadow exclaimed.

"Yeah, it's Auntie Cassi," she told the little girl

"You know, it's kinda funny. Right after our performance this evening, Mike asked me if I thought we'd win any awards. I said no. Truthfully, I knew we were nominated, but I didn't think we'd win anything. I didn't tell the four about our nominations because I didn't want it to go to their heads. I guess I was wrong!'

"All I can say is that this night has been very overwhelming for all of us. Firstly, thanks to the Lord for blessing us so greatly when I know we, or rather, I, don't deserve any of it." Cassi grinned and looked at the four standing around her. "These guys do. Thanks to all our friends back in New York who supported us and to all our fans! Thanks so much from the five of us!"

April couldn't help but grin. Cassi looked so happy standing up on the stage. For as long as she'd known Cassi, the turtle had always been trying to find the place where she fit in, where she belonged, yet she had never quite found it. I don't know, Cassi. Something's not right. I don't think that's where you belong.

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For the trip back to New York, the boys switched. Mike went with Cassi, Leo and Raph flew together and Don went alone. Mikey was dying to hear more about Cassi's powers. He knew that she wouldn't say anything more, but that didn't stop him from trying.

Mike knew he couldn't ask Cassi aloud because it would attract attention, so he chose a different method. It was common knowledge to theIn his mind, it was a good way to make his request known.

It didn't appear to be working. When he met up with Cassi at the airport, she was reading. She smiled at him, but that was all. While they were checking in, she showed no signs of annoyance. Once on the plane, she went right back to reading her book. In fact, Cassi didn't say one word to Mike - or anyone else - at all.

We'll talk later Mike, maybe in a week or so, in New York.

Mike looked over at Cassi. He had heard her voice, but she appeared to be sleeping.

I'm not sleeping yet, Mikey. You're hearing me in your mind.

You can send your thoughts to us? How come you never mentioned that?

Cassi smiled, but she still looked like she was asleep.

I classify it under 'reading minds.' Besides, I only recently got the hang of it.

Okay, fine. So why do I have to wait until like a week before you say more about your powers? I can't wait that long!

I lost my voice, okay?

Mike laughed aloud, earning a few stares from other passengers. His projection blushed as he did, but he pretended that he didn't notice.

Are you serious, Cassi?

She turned to look at him and nodded while glaring fiercely.

I don't find it funny. At all.

Sorry, Cassi. It's just, you didn't do that much talking last night, did you?

Actually, I did. The press were relentless.

Hey, why can't you say more about your powers now, over your thought-com?

Cassi smirked and looked out the window, then closed her eyes.

I did.

You told me you classify this as mind reading, that's all! Can't you tell me anything else? Please? He didn't get a response from her. Cassi? Cassi! This time, she had fallen asleep.