Okay, I apologize for the super late update. :-( I've been VERY distracted for the past month or two... But I really do hope you enjoy this, and feel free to give me any ideas!
DISCLAIMER: I only own Artemisia!
Partial credit to Sika because this chapter sorta built off an idea of theirs :-)
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU FOR READING!
All five turtles knelt in front of Splinter, each wondering why their father was acting differently than before. The rat folded his hands behind his back as he observed his children.
Splinter eyed his two eldest, making them squirm under his gaze before finally saying, "Artemisia, I would appreciate it if you would train with Leonardo today..."
Leonardo and Artemisia looked at each other with wide eyes, "...Are you sure, Master Splinter?" Artemisia asked worriedly.
Their father tilted his head slightly as he studied his eldest, "Do you doubt yourself, my daughter?"
The turtle girl's cheeks flushed, "Well, no... It's just that...um..."
"You're too wimpy?" Raphael guessed with a sly smile.
His older sister shot him a 'knock it off' look and stumbled over words again, "J-Just... N-Never mind..."
The rat sighed and pointed to a corner where plenty of training equipment was set up neatly.
The two turtles got up and went to the reserved corner while the others started to train with Splinter, "Okay... I seriously have no idea what we are supposed to do..." Artemisia admitted with a slight shrug.
"Uh... Train?"Leonardo asked.
Artemisia cursed in Japanese under her breath, "Well, yeah... I mean like what are we suppose to be training..."
When Leonardo started to say something, Artemisia cut him off, "And don't say ninjitsu!"
Leonardo laughed, "Oh, I know what you mean now!"
His sister folded her arms over her chest, "Yeah."
"Artemisia, Leonardo, you are to be training!" scolded their father in his sensei tone.
Both of his children flinched, "Hai, Sensei." they automatically replied.
"Uh, master Splinter?" Artemisia called nervously once he turned around.
Splinter turned to her and seemed to read his daughter's mind, "Work on your katas, my children."
The turtles nodded and watched as Splinter examined his three remaining sons.
"Alright, let's do this!" Artemisia sang sarcastically.
Her younger brother chuckled at her fake excitement, "Okay, miss enthusiastic!"
Artemisia hardened her gaze, "Good, let's get serious... You ready, Leo?"
Leonardo gave a stern look with a sharp nod, "Yes."
Then the siblings started very complex katas, they kept up with each other and never slowed to catch their breath, at least until master Splinter called for them to join their brothers in sparring.
Breathing heavily, the turtles lined up in front of Splinter.
"Donatello, you will be sparring with Michelangelo." Splinter informed.
Donatello and Michelangelo both nodded, saying, "Hai, Sensei."
Next, Splinter said, "Raphael, you and Artemisia will be sparring together."
"WHAT?!" Raphael cried, "I can't hit a girl!"
Artemisia glared at him , "But a girl could hit you, Raphael." and then the tension started to build.
Splinter whacked his red banded son on the head with his staff, making a loud crack echo through the lair. Raphael rubbed the back of his head, awaiting a long lecture to follow.
"You are sparring with Artemisia, Raphael. I do not want to repeat myself again. Do you understand what I am saying to you, my son?" Splinter started harshly.
Artemisia groaned, "Anata ga eta watashi o karakatte..." You gotta be kidding me...
"What was that?" Splinter questioned sharply, turning to Artemisia.
Artemisia quickly replied without delay, "Nothing, chichi."
Splinter gave her a warning look, "Leonardo, why don't you go observe Michelangelo and Donatello for me?"
"Hai, sensei." Leonardo replied, and left to the opposite side of the dojo.
Raphael and Artemisia both glanced at each other.
Splinter waited patiently for his two turtles to get in fighting stances, and once they did he yelled out, "Commence!"
The red masked hot head tried to hit his sister, who easily avoided his fist and bopped him on the head.
"Heh, what happened to not wanting to hit a girl?" Artemisia taunted sarcastically.
Raphael growled and threw a kick at her, Artemisia caught his foot and flipped him over. She held the squirming Raphael on the ground for a few seconds, until he managed to pull her down with him. Artemisia came crashing down with a thud, as her younger brother jumped up.
Before Raphael could land a blow, Artemisia pushed herself out of his way, causing her brother to lose his balance. Artemisia took the advantage to get up and throw Raphael to the ground. Master Splinter apparently has watched enough and told them to quit without declaring a winner.
The yellow banded turtle jumped to her feet and held out a hand to Raphael, who refused her help and got up with a grunt.
"Raphael, you allowed your negative emotions to blind you once again, my son. This problem will become your downfall Raphael, if you continue to let your anger control you." Splinter informed seriously.
Raphael nodded curtly, "Yes, sensei."
Then their father turned to Artemisia, "My daughter, you, much like Raphael, allow your emotions to overwhelm you and effect your actions. You are a very skilled warrior, Artemisia, but you too, have to work on controlling your emotions..."
Artemisia sighed, "Hai, sensei."
Then the elderly rat left to watch the other two sparring turtles with Leonardo, leaving two very ticked off mutants.
"Oh this is not over!" Raphael growled at his sibling.
Artemisia twirled around to glare at him, "You bet it's not, this is only the beginning..." she hissed back, eyes narrowing.
Raphael crossed his arms with a snort, "Was that meant to sound tough, or stupid?"
His sister growled with a death glare, "What's your problem?"
With a huff her brother replied, "Why don't you just shut the heck up?!"
Artemisia folded her arms over her chest, forced a smile and whispered in his ear, "Whatever you want, Raph..." and quietly walked to her other brothers, leaving the hot head alone.
"Huh?" came Raphael's questioning voice.
His sister glanced at him from over her shoulder with a devilish grin, making him curse under his breath.
Then Splinter told his children that morning training was over, and they were free to go. The others automatically felt the tension between their red and yellow banded siblings, but only made a mental note as they walked out of the dojo.
In an attempt to cheer up his sister, Michelangelo said, "Hey Art, will you play my newest videogame with me?"
Artemisia had to force back a sigh of relief, "Sure Mikey."
"YES!" Michelangelo practically dragged Artemisia to the TV and shoved a game controller in her hands...
I'll be sure to include Art playing videogames with Mikey in the next chapter! :-P