Before anyone else could speak Mikey took me by the hand and started giving me the "grand tour". As we walked around I noticed that their home more resembled the one depicted in the earlier comics. It was roomy but small compared to the "Atlantis" outpost that would be their new home at one point.

"You're lucky we have this spare room. Me and the guys can help you get almost anything you need to make it more you."

As I looked around the room I noticed a hammock hanging in one section of the room with a small table next to it as the only décor currently in it. I figured that while Mikey showed me around Raph, Don and Leo found what they could for now. I'm luckier than you think Mikey.

"I hope you don't mind …"

"Thanks Mikey, but this is fine."

"Well, if you need anything just let us know. Ok?"

I nodded and he walked away. I threw my bag in one corner and tested the strength of the hammock… And by testing it I mean that I flung myself onto it, throwing caution to the wind. Once more comfortable in my room I grabbed a piece of paper from my bag and wrote "Please Knock" before finding a piece of tape and placing it on the outside of the door. I may be living with one of my all time favorite groups but they're still teenage boys. And I'm the first girl to live with them. Draw your own conclusions.

A few days later I caught them practicing ninjutsu and before I knew it I was permitted to practice with them, of course I had to start with the basics first. And that meant no weapons yet. Mediation came easily to me, the fighting took a bit more focus. So I practiced every day, almost as much as Leo. I guess you could say I was trying to make up for lost time. The guys had fifteen years of experience on them and I knew we were going to need every second of it. But I caved easily whenever someone, mostly Mikey, offered some form of distraction. Every once in a while one of the guys would come in and give me a few pointers. Leo was the most experienced so obviously he was a good teacher but he was a little too serious… then again this was Leo. Don was very helpful teaching me, if not a little over analytical. Mikey did try to help but in the end the two of us just ended up fooling around. Raph, somehow, was the only one who helped me understand some of Dons' over explained teachings, had a bit more slack than Leo, and was still able to make things fun for me without us getting too sidetracked. All in all I was progressing fast.

I had taken up a job in a diner not too far away. I never figured out how the guys were able to buy food before they met April. And I wasn't about to ask. "Hey Jen?"

"Yeah?"

"Can you take care of that guy over there for me, I got my hands full."

"Sure, Emma." I followed her line of vision until I saw the guy she was referring to. Once I did I silently hoped no one heard my breath catch in my throat. "Can I get you anything?" I asked calmly.

"Coffee, black." Casey Jones stated. Then as an after thought he added, "Maybe a side of sugar if you're free."

He did NOT just say that. While I wanted to knock him to the ground, somehow I kept my face an impassive mask, "Sorry but you're not my type and you're too old for me." I said even though I'm not sure of his exact age.

"How do you know I'm not your type when we just met each other?"

"Because you came on too strong."

Before I knew it Casey was coming to the diner at least once a week just to talk. Though he did keep asking me out, mostly as a joke, we got to know each other fairly well. But I didn't spoil any surprises for him. Where would the fun be in that.

Hi guys. :) Sorry it's been awhile since my last update. :( Hopefully it won't be as long of a wait for my next update. Once again no action in this one but next time their will be, either as a sparring match or Jenny's first night on the town. Let me know which you would prefer. And if you check out my profile page I've added a poll for this story.

Later, Stormy ;)