Don got there real quick. He had just had to convince the others that he needed to come to April's alone to fix something for her as an excuse, or they would have come with him, and I wanted to talk to him alone.

"What's wrong that you needed me to come alone?" Don asked.

"Donny, I have to tell you something. You know all the making love that we have been doing lately?"

"Yes."

"Well, I haven't been having my time of the month. I was having so much fun with you I couldn't have cared less about it. But with all the symptoms I have been having lately, April made a point and I went out to get a pregnancy test." I explained.

Don's eyes widened. "You don't think-"

"I've never officially liked kids Donny, at least, real young ones. They've just always been a problem for me. And they have never liked me either. But I have always liked baby animals, especially baby turtles and kittens."

"And what if you are pregnant?" Don asked. "Would it be mine?"

"You are the only one I've been doing anything with lately and no protection is being used." I said. "But I just wanted you here to be with me when I got the results back."

Don was now getting nervous. If the results came back positive, he would be a father to be. He had never thought making love to a human girl would have made her pregnant.

I went into the bathroom and did my stuff. Now Don and I, plus April, had to wait for the next 10 minutes. We both sat on the couch and held each other's hands. I just wanted to be near Donny right now.

It was the longest 10 minutes of our lives. When the time was up, we both went in together, holding hands. I picked up the stick off the sink.

Don was so nervous, he felt he was about to faint. His pulse had quickened.

I looked down at the little stick. A blue line appeared in the view spot. The instructions were that if a blue line appeared, it was positive. Red if it was negative.

"It's positive." I said.

Don's eyes widened. His breathing sped up. "Deep breaths, Donny." I said, trying to calm him.

We both came out of the bathroom. April looked up from her chair. "It's positive, April." I said.

"Congratulations!" April said and came over and hugged me. I didn't know how to feel right now, but I hugged her anyway.

"Thanks April, but we don't know what to do yet." Don said. He was just as scared as I was.

"But how are we going to tell the others?" I asked. "And Leo may not take it too well when he gets back."

"Let's just keep it between us for now, and when we're ready to make a decision, then we'll tell the others." Don said. "We still need to think about what we're going to say too."

"We just shouldn't wait too long Don. We can only keep this a secret for so long." I said.

"We won't. It was just a shock right now. At least just for a week or so to get over the shock and then think of something to say." Don said.

"I don't even know if I want to keep the baby, Donny. I know you are every bit worth breeding, but I am just worried about the pregnancy, labor and birth, and then the raising of the child." I said. "You had the easy part of it. Just making it for me. I have the harder parts."

"I promise I will help you to get through this pregnancy in whatever you need and want me to do." Don said.

"I know you would. Right now, I just want to be with you." I said, and hugged Don. He put his arms around me, as we were both scared and needed to comfort each other.

….

Later, Donny and I went home to the lair. I didn't want to be far from his side right now. For right now, we weren't going to say anything to at least Mike and Raph. But Master Splinter needed to be told first off. And as sick as I was, I just couldn't be training anymore.

We went to my room and closed the door. I just wanted to lay down and digest the news some more.

Donny laid down beside me. I cuddled up to his side and put my right arm over his middle plastron. His own right arm went under my head so I could lay my head on his shoulder. Then he put his left hand on top of my hand that was on his plastron. His right hand also stroked my hair. He gave me a kiss on the head.

I was so happy that the father of this child would be willing to be this close to me. But in truth, did I want to have this child? I was just so scared about everything that was associated with pregnancies. But I know I wanted the father to be there for me all the way. I was sure that I might end up with mood swings and all, cravings, getting fat, feeling the baby move later on.

Mikey then had to knock on my door. "What?" I called.

"Dinner's ready." Mikey said from the other side of the door.

"No thanks, Mikey. I'm not hungry. I might have some later though." I said.

"Ok, but have you seen Donny?" He asked.

"Yeah, I'm in here with her." Don called back. "I'm fine, Mikey. She said we're not hungry. Now please, go away."

Mikey was taken aback. Don was being protective of me obviously.

But in truth, right now, I didn't mind one bit.

"Ok. Sorry to have bothered you." Mikey said and we heard his footsteps walking away.

Don and I settled back down and just cuddled some more. I just wanted him all the more, though I didn't want to do anything else. I marveled in Don's scent. I just wanted him to hold me, and I to hold him.

Eventually, we both fell asleep in each other's arms.

…

Mikey came back to the kitchen, where Raph and Splinter were waiting for him, Don, and myself, though Don and me wouldn't be joining them.

"Where is Donatello and (me)?" Master Splinter asked.

"Donny and her are in her room. They said they weren't hungry and they'll have some later." Mikey explained.

"She sure has been making Donny stick closer to her a lot more." Raph pointed out.

"Could there be something going on with them?" Mikey asked.

"I have begun to notice this too, my sons. But it is also possible that Donatello has been sticking close to her because she has been very sick lately." Splinter said. "I think I need to find out more about what is going on with her."

"If she has something contagious, I sure don't want it." Mikey said.

"Me neither." Raph added.

The three of them just ate dinner without much drama. There wasn't much else to talk about, since Leo wasn't around to talk about the patrol that would happen soon after dinner, or training for the following morning.

Just Raph and Mikey did the patrol and training that night. Don wouldn't leave the room.

….

The next morning, I felt refreshed and good. And Donny had spent the night in my room. It wasn't often that he got many hours of good sleep. Though I was a bit nauseated of course.

I thought a little about the possibility of having this baby. I just don't want all the complications of pain and suffering that pregnant women are associated with. Would I be able to deal with all the examinations and stuff that's also associated with it? That's what I fear a lot, other than the labor part at the end.

I kissed Donny to wake him up. Then he kissed me.

Once we were done kissing good morning, I said, "Don, even though we just found out last night about the baby, I think we should tell Master Splinter today, so he at least understands that I shouldn't be training anymore, for awhile. At least until we can figure out what to do about the baby."

"It probably is a good idea. That way, he won't push you to train." Donny agreed.

We would pull Splinter aside before training so we could talk in private. It would probably have to be in my or Don's room. Or the lab, as it was soundproof. I didn't want Raph and Mikey to overhear the conversation and finding out just yet.

…..

There were questions about why we hadn't eaten last night.

"I just didn't feel good last night, and Donny just wanted to comfort me." I said.

"You have been sick for awhile now. What is wrong?" Splinter asked.

"We'll tell you after breakfast Sensei." Don said.

After the small breakfast, the three of us went to Don's lab.

Don and me were both very nervous, and the nervousness was making my stomach get upset. I knew I didn't have long before I would have to go throw up, so we had to make this quick.

"Master Splinter, Donny and I have something to tell you, and I hope you will understand." I began.

Splinter looked at me and his son, waiting for one of us to continue. "Ok."

"I wanted Donny at my side last night when I found out what was wrong with me. You know for the longest time how Leo and I were close, and then, after the defeat of the Shredder, everything changed for him."

"Yes."

"Well, then, Donny and I started getting real close. I am sensitive about my emotions, and I needed someone to be there for me, and Donny has done this for me."

"I have noticed this." Splinter said.

Then Don spoke. "And one night, we got a bit carried away and sort of, made love to each other. Now…" Don gulped. "Now, she's pregnant."

"That's why I've been sick, Master. Please don't hate us. I know we got carried away. We're not sure of what we're going to do yet. We just need some time to think. I'm not sure I want to carry it. I'm just too scared about it." I said, nearly in tears.

Don came over to try to comfort me. "She needs to be taken off of training, Master Splinter. She gets sick so easily, and don't tell Raph or Mikey. We'll tell them in awhile."

I think Splinter must have been disappointed in us, but he didn't get totally mad. But he did say, "It was not good that you did this behind Leonardo's back. I just wonder what his reaction will be when he finds out."

"I never wanted to hurt him, Sensei. But he was hurting me. He ignored me for so long, I needed someone to turn to." I said.

"I understand that, my child. The fight with the Shredder just had a terrible toll on him." Splinter said.

"I wish he hadn't taken it so hard. Things like that happen." Don said. "But we were all willing to risk death just to get rid of the Shredder."

"I would have missed you all so much if the Utroms hadn't come and saved you. I love you all too much." I said. I snuggled up in Don's strong, comforting arms. Don hugged me tighter.

"We'll work out something with Leo." Don said. "But we just don't know how long he'll be gone."

"True." Splinter said. "Ok. Here is my decision. You can be dismissed from training until further notice, whether you decide to have this baby or not. It is your decision. I know you have not felt well for awhile now. But just make sure to tell Raphael and Michelangelo soon."

"We will, Master." I said. "I might still watch training, like I have for a long time even before I started training. I love to watch the guys in action." I had finally calmed down some more too, but remained in Don's arms.

"Donatello will still be training and patrolling with his brothers though." Splinter said.

"I know I would still have to do that." Donny said. "But if you need me back here, all you have to do is call me."

"I'll make sure of that." I said.

"Well, now it is on to the training room, and thanks for telling me." Splinter said.

"I know I wanted you to know first thing, because I just can't be pushed to train or fight right now in my condition." I said. "And speaking of which, you go on ahead, I'll be there shortly." Then I took off for the bathroom.

Don and Splinter watched me run. It couldn't be helped. That stupid morning sickness. I just hoped it would pass soon, and I wouldn't be sick this whole pregnancy.

Don felt guilty to himself that there wasn't a thing he could do to stop the sickness part from happening to me.