Metallaxis

Chapter 3

April's POV:

All seven of us entered and the "living room" came into view. It was exactly the same as I remembered it. After some time had passed and I had calmed down a little, I started to notice the possible differences on me. When it comes to my sight, there was not a single difference.

I only noticed that my hearing and smelling had improved (although my nose was almost invisible, it had a significant power). And of course my speed and strength were as well noticeably better. That was the good part of it.

On the other hand I felt really uncomfortable in my new body. I wasn't sure how others viewed me since I hadn't taken a good glimpse of myself yet. I sometimes felt embarrassed when I accidentally tripped due to my disability to completely control my body.

And I didn't feel as embarrassed to the guys as I felt to Casey. He hadn't said anything the whole time we were out, but I occasionally spotted him staring at me with an undefined expression. I wasn't sure what was crossing his mind about me, but I had a good guess it wasn't so pleasant.

A sudden sound of someone entering the room caused me to snap out of my thoughts. I quickly turned my head to the direction it had come from and saw Master Splinter walking towards us. His look almost said it all.

"What happened my sons?" He asked after turning his gaze at me. He obviously was a lot of confused.

"We were out in search of April's father but instead we run into another mutant and in short Mr. O'Neil is normal but April has turned into a mutant turtle." Leo tried to explain to his sensei without adding all the further details.

"I am speechless. That was something I'm guessing neither of us had expected. For now April you have to stay with us and try to compromise until we find some way to turn you back to normal. I totally understand the way you are feeling at the moment but we are all eager to give you the support you need " he said. No matter how hard he tried to comfort me it was almost inevitable. Even the always wise master hadn't seen that coming.

"I know you are here for me, I appreciate that, but it still doesn't change anything." I said expressing my desperation.

"April, I swear, I will turn you back to human, I will give you your life back again, I promise. I can't deny the fact that we are to some extend responsible for what happened to you and I would do anything to make it up to you. I will do anything." Donnie said while coming towards me and grabbing my hands in his own. He was looking right into my eyes with a lot of determination that clearly wasn't dishonest.

"Thank you, but you don't have to feel this way. I guess I wasn't meant to be fortunate in my life." I answered him and gave him a half smile. He didn't seem to respond to that so he just backed away disappointed.

"Well sis, being a turtle isn't half bad you know. I think you've been misunderstanding us all this time." Mikey stated expressing his offence. I couldn't help but laugh at his innocence and lighthearted nature.

"Hah! Maybe you are right Mikey…" I told him. Everyone else seemed to give in to his naïvety.

"I think it was a very long and tiring night for all of us, so I suggest we should all go get some rest and talk things out in the morning, when we have clearer minds." Splinter exclaimed and we all had to agree.

Everyone went their own ways after wishing me a pitiful goodnight. I had to feel terrible at their kindness but I wasn't going to hurt anyone by showing it. The guys went to their bedrooms and Casey and my dad returned to their homes. My dad offered to stay with me but I insisted on him going home after a long time. He didn't deserve to bear my weight after all he had been through.

Master Splinter headed for his room as well, and finally, so did I. I went to my already existing room, since the time I had to stay down here in the sewers, and collapsed. I found myself being able to do nothing but cry. Millions of tears were constantly flowing and I couldn't stop them. This was going to be a really long night.

A/N: I have to be honest... I didn't like this chapter very much. I left many things out but I just couldn't write them... It's hard to explain... It does make sense in my head though... What do you think of it anyway?

Disclaimer: I don't own TMNT.