Chapter 4
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I followed the turtles into the manhole. I splashed down, grimacing a little at the smell. Leo tool off his mask and held it out to me. "We don't know if we can trust you yet, so we need you to wear a blindfold."
I took the mask and put it on so I couldn't see anything. Leo grabbed my shoulders gently and spun me around a few times. Then he took my hand and led me through the sewers. I'm not sure how long we walked, and I suspected they were taking a longer route to confuse me. It worked. Eventually, Leo took off my blindfold and retied his mask.
I looked around. I seemed to be in a subway station, almost. In the middle of the room there was a pit with a bench and a TV in it. There was a kitchen and several closed doors as well. Mikey led me into the kitchen and handed me a plate of warm pepperoni pizza. I was eating ravenously when Leo came into the kitchen with his brothers...and a giant mutant rat-man. Even though I was a mutant myself, I had to stifle a surprised squeal. you would to, if you net a giant rat in a brown robe.
"Hello Miss Clark. My sons have told me about you, but I would like to hear your story for myself. Would you be willing to tell me?"
I took a deep breath and started to explain about the Kraang, being kidnaped, the green stuff, mutating, and being left in the alley. I told then about hiding on the rooftops and watching the turtles run. Finally, I described our meeting and the decision to come to their lair. "So...now I'm here." I finished.
"The substance that the Kraang used on you is called mutagen. The same substance caused my sons and I to become the way we are now," the frat said.
"Who are you, exactly?" I asked curiously.
"My name is Splinter," the rat said. "I believe that you are telling the truth. If you wish, you may stay here in the lair with us."
"What?! But she could be working with Shredder!" Raph exclaimed.
"I do not think she is, Raphael," Splinter said sternly. "You will make her feel welcome." Then he left the room. Raph scowled and left to. I stared after him.
"What's his problem?" I asked Mikey. For some reason I felt a little hurt by his obvious dislike for me - more than I should have.
"Don't worry dudette! He's always this way," Mikey assured me cheerfully. Want more Pizza?"
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After I ate, Leo showed me to my room. For some reason, there were two beds in it. I frowned, confused. "Who is that other bed for?"
"That's April's. You'll probably meet her soon." Leo started to leave, but I called him back.
"I want to get my stuff from my old home. Could you guys help me get there?"
"Later," Leo said. "Just rest for now." I was very tired. I chose the bed that looked unused and laid down. After about five seconds, I was out cold.
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"Who's she?" A girl's voice asked.
"April, this is Emily. Emily, April." I sat up and looked around. I was in my new room with Donnie and a redheaded girl. For some reason, Donnie was blushing furiously.
I watched April warily. "Hello," I said, not sure how she'd react to my mutant features. After all, she lived with mutants.
"Hi. Donnie told me about how you were kidnapped. I'm so sorry that happened to you. The one time the turtles don't manage to get somewhere on time...no offense Donnie."
"None taken!" He squeaked quickly. I grinned. It was obvious that he liked April. I wondered if she knew.
"You'll be safe with the Hamatos. They'll take care of you." She smiled at me, and I stopped worrying about being a mutant. Maybe I could stay here. They would never replace my mother, but maybe in time they would be family to.
This is my longest chapter yet, but I just couldn't stop writing. Who else saw the new turtles movie? (WARNING: SPOILER ALERT!) That bit during the fight between Splinter and the Shredder, where it turns out that Karai is actually Miwa...that's going to cause some trouble with Leo, because you can't date your sister. I wonder when Splinter will tell them? Anyway, sorry this is a bit late. Please review!
