Other than Raph guiding me and the sound of my footsteps, the trip was relatively quiet. Even though he was trying to keep his appearance secret, I could almost feel his hands ready to catch me if I fell. At one point I had considered deliberately falling, for two reasons. One was to be sure that he was real, though I was fairly certain I was wearing his bandanna (mental fan-girl moment). The second reason was to find out what he felt like. But I decided against it. I don't really know how long we walked before I heard something that sounded like a lot of bricks scrapping against each other.

"This way and there's a slight step up." Raph warned.

"Thanks, although now I feel like I owe you."

Raph laughed before answering, "You don't owe me. But if you insist; I do not accept personal checks or credit cards."

And most people don't think Raph has a good sense of humor. By good I mean not dark. Our mirth was interrupted when a younger, almost care-free, voice spoke. Had to be Mikey.

"Hey guys. We were wondering when you'd get back."

"I thought you said that Masta' Splinter sent all of you to look for me." Raph growled slightly. I took a few steps back just in case things got ugly.

"Take it easy, Raph. I just…" Leo started.

"Hey, Raph where's your mask?" Good 'ol Mikey. He knew how to stop a fight before one started… Most of the time, other times he just made it worse. And, HELL YES! I KNEW IT!

"Long or short version?"

"I'll take the short for now, details later."

"Ok then, Mikey meet Jenny."

"Hi." I waved.

"Hi, Jenny." Mikey said.

It sounded like Mikey was about to say something else when Raph interrupted. "Mikey, do you know where Masta' Splinter is?"

"He's in his room. Probably meditating."

"Figures." I could just picture him rolling his eyes. Again I could tell he was going to say something but this time I beat him to it.

"Go on, I'll be fine." I smiled. Once I heard the sound of a sliding door close I assumed Raph had left.

"So, Jenny, why are you wearing Raph's mask like that?" Mike asked.

"Well, Raph didn't want me to see him for some reason and when Leo showed up it was getting to tempting to peak."

"OK. Makes some sense, I guess."

"If you want the whole story Mikey, I'd rather wait until everyone is here to hear it. I don't really want to repeat the whole thing."

"Then I'll be right back."

"Where's he going?" I asked hoping Leo was still with me.

"More than likely to get Don."

"How many of you guys are there?" I asked even though I already knew.

"Including me, and our father. Five."

"Wow."

"Tell me about it. What about you?"

"I'm... alone."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean I don't know who my parents are or if I have any siblings." I guess I sounded a bit harsh.

"I'm sorry."

"It's not your fault, Leo."

Our awkward silence was thankfully broken by Raph calling us, saying that Master splinter wanted to talk to all of us. Oh boy.