Chapter 2

***Written by IceCreamPopStar***

Dojo

Bree entered the dojo, but not before taking off her shoes. In almost every Chinese kung fu movie she had seen, whenever someone entered a mediation room or "dojo", the person would take off their shoes.

Splinter sat behind the coffee table, he took two cups from his sleeve. Bree smiled and sat down, taking the cup. Splinter filled it with tea as well as his. Both of them sipped their teas as they sat in content silence.

"Hmm, honey suckle" Bree murmured.

Splinter lowered his glass. "I see you are familiar with this brew of tea?"

"Honey Suckle, it's one of my favorite tea's I have from time to time" she said taking another small sip, before setting it down.

"Well, let us start with your story" Splinter motioned with his hand.

"Where do I start?"

"How about your family" he suggested. Bree frowned looking down but looked back up, with a determined yet gentle face plastered on.

"I was born in Nebraska, I loved it there. I had a mother, father, and three little brothers, and like Leo, I was the oldest" Splinter smiled at this. She paused before speaking. "I was 18 when I was coming home from a college interview, when I came home, there were firefighters everywhere…my whole house was burned, including my family." Bree swallowed the lump in her throat.

Splinter held sympathy in his eyes, "Please go on Miss Collin, take all the time you need"

Bree took a deep, shaky breath before continuing. "The firefighter's say someone started it from the outside, and that they hadn't caught him or her yet.

"After the funeral, I had gotten a letter from NYU, saying I was accepted. I was going to decline when the police called, saying it was for the best I leave the state, and start a new life. They explained how I was old enough to live alone; I also didn't want to put any other family members in danger, better safe than sorry. I packed up and moved here, attended NYU, and graduated a month ago.

"Around my second year of college, I met Jake at a party. He basically saved me from some aggressive guys. We dated, got engaged and we were going to get married this summer" Bree let a tear fall. "But I saw him cheating on another woman tonight, he followed me and was going to attack me when-"

"When Leonardo saved you" Splinter finished. Bree nodded, taking another sip of her tea. Splinter then sat up, placing his old hand upon her shoulder.

"I can see you regret your family's death, but I assure you it wasn't your fault."

Bree shook her head. "But if I was there then maybe-"

"Miss Collin, there was nothing you could have done, like you said, the fire was caused form the outside" Splinter shook his head. "Such simpler times back then when my master was alive; the world was much more at peace"

"Master?" Bree asked curious and confused, resembling Mikey.

It was then Splinter told the origin of his and his son's story. How they had came to be, how he learned Ninjit-su, and he also warned the girl about the foot, Purple dragons, and Foot.

"You may stay here as long as you wish" Splinter said. Bree smiled.

"I will stay on one condition" she then got up and picked up the empty cups and tea pot, placing then neatly in the small vent where tea was kept.

"I work for myself, and get a job to pay for food" Master Splinter chuckled.

"Oh I don't know if-"

"Please let me, I insist" she said. Splinter sighed before standing up, bowing to the young girl.

"As you wish" Bree bowed back.

"Why not go get some rest, no doubt you need some" Splinter said, going to his mediation mat, but then remembered a thought and turned back to face Bree.

"Oh and I also hear you are into martial arts?"

"Kickboxing, but yes, yes I am also" she said proudly.

"I train my sons' everyday from 7 am to 10 am, if you wish to join and watch or even participate, I see no trouble."

Bree's eyes widened. She was not expecting that. "Oh, well, thank you"

Bree shut the dojo door behind her, then turning around to see the turtles there. Bree grabbed her chest from the shock they gave her.

"Geez, you ninja's and your sneak attacks" Mikey laughed giving her hug. Bree awkwardly patted his back before he released her.

"Thought you needed a hug after the day you had" he said. "Imma gonna hit the sack, later" eh announced before jumping to bed.

Don came to Bree, patting her shoulder. "You know what they say, there's always a better tomorrow" Bree smiled as Don left to his lab.

"NO all-nighters this time Don" Leo warned. Raph went to Bree.

"See what we deal with?" he asked teasing, jabbing his thumb at Leo. Bree and Raph laughed.

"Bed Raph" he ordered.

"I don't want to" Raph sneered, but after 5 long seconds, he announced, "I'm goin ta bed"

Leo rolled his eyes while Bree chuckled. "Little brother's" he sighed.

"Been there done that" Bree said elbowing him. Leo smiled before leading her to her new room for the time being.

"Your bags are on your bed, so just unpack" he paused, then remembered. "Oh and I heard you'll be with us training every morning.

"Ya its awesome pawsome" Bree said making a funky motion with her hands.

"How can someone be so much like Mikey?" he wondered aloud.

"Oh don't worry , I can be serious, like when my little brothers were alive, if anyone hurt them, I threatened to gut them alive" she said in a simple voice.

Leo's eyes widened, but then came back to understanding. "I know the feeling, don't worry" Bree nodded before heading to the door, but Leo grabbed her arm in a gentle way to stop her.

"Oh and just so you know, we all trust you here, so break our trust or hurt my family…the consequences would be severe" Leo threatened in a stern voice.

Bree just smiled, patting his arm as she slipped free, "Thank you for the warning, night" she said shutting her door softly.

Leo stood there smiling ever so slightly. HE could not ignore the electricity whenever he touched Bree. "Ya, night" Leo walked to his bedroom, when he saw Raph leaning against his doorway.

"Raph?" Leo questioned. "What brings you here?"

"Umm, look…earlier today…" Leo silenced him with his hand.

"Forget about it, it's our season, were gonna be antsy"

Raph smiled, "Thanks bro" Leo smiled. Patting his brother's shell before entering his bedroom. Raph snickered, turning around.

"That Bree girl is something, huh?"

Leo turned around confused "We just met her"

Raph shrugged. "I know, but hey, one more ally right? Like Casey and April?"

Leo prepared his bed, while listening to his brother. "Ya I guess"

Raph yawned leaning away from his brother's door. "Well, g'night"

"Yep"

Bree had unfinished packing, and was putting her duffle bag under the bed. It was queen sized with dark brown covers. There was a closet, a dresser and a mirror in the room. It resembled a hotel room more than anything. But it was better than the shelter. Her clothes and shoes (5 pairs) where in the closet. While her draws contained her pjs, sweats, and a drawer for her makeup, girl needs "stuff", and her wallet. Her cell phone, iPod, and portable laptop lay on top of the dresser.

Bree climbed into bed, brushing her dirty blonde hair, while looking around. She couldn't help but shake off the feeling Leonardo gave her. He was easy tot talk too. But tomorrow, she was determined to get him to talk…after beating Mikey at Mario cart. Out of all the brothers, Mikey reminded her mostly about her two youngest brothers, while Donnie mostly reminded her of the oldest bro, but second oldest child.

Bree smiled as she pulled the covers to her chin, drifting off into a deep slumber.

And those were the two chapters I wrote…thank you

And know, it is…..wait for it…XxBlackDawnxX turn! Boohoo! I now officially tag her!

Also please let me or her now if we make the turtles OOC :) idk bout her, but I tend to do that, anyway, hope ya'll enjoyed it, and I will see you later

Peace out homie *throws peace sign*