Surprise Surprise

Donny stood in the doorway, watching Lily rush around and packing her belongings. As he watched, he tried to think about what he had done wrong or what had happened to make her want to leave the lair. He couldn't think or come up with any words. "Why are you leaving?" he finally said.

Lily paused before grinning at hime, "Oh, I'll only be gone a month I swear. I just need some time to be a stray cat is all or I'll be of no use to you guys. Even with Nao I wasn't with her 24/7, I did my own thing or a while before coming back," she went over and kissed him deeply, wrapping her arms around his neck, "I love you, Donny-Don. I'll be back. It's nothing you did, no, it's all me…" she nuzzled him.

"If your sure." Donny said softly as he hugged her back. "Then go have some fun." He smiled as he let her go. He felt a deep ache in his chest, he knew it was going to be hard to let her go, but she needed her freedom. All cats in the end needed it. He understood. He couldn't keep her in the lair or in the night. She had to roam around and see the sights. "Come home safe."

"Oh, I will!" Lily grinned, "I'll have my shell cell so you can keep in touch with me!" she patted the item clipped on her skirt for emphases, "To hear my voice is better than nothing, right love?"

"Of course it is." Donny agreed. "Do you need me to help you pack or do you have everything."

"I got everything I need. Your duffle bag sure does hold everything," Lily laughed slinging the strap on her shoulder. It hurt she couldn't tell him the real reason, but she needed out. A month would barely give her enough time to recover before returning. Again she kissed him, long and deep and caressed his cheek before heading out. she crossed Rachel and Brianna sitting on the couch playing a board game and went up to them. Besides Master Splinter she had told these two what was going on, "I'm off."

Rachel glanced up with a smile, "Be careful." She warned. "Stay where Ian and Lese are." She paused. "Be happy, Lily."

Bria was about to respond when her pale completion turned green and she slapped a hand over her mouth. She gave the quick "I love you" sign with one hand while she jumped up and turned into a blur as she got to the bathroom and slammed the door.

Rachel stared at her sister with slight shock and a sinking feeling along with it. Could it be that her sister was also pregnant the same as Lily? Now that she thought about...no, it was merely a coincidence. Bria was sick, Lily was pregnant, and she was making up stories. She glanced at Lily and gave her a shy smile and a little shrug.

Lily giggled and patted Rae's shoulder, "You be careful as well and take care of Bria," she grinned and left through the garage after taking one good look around the lair.

Raphael came up behind Rachel and wrapped his arms around her shoulders. He didn't really want to touch her since he had grease all over his hands, "Bria catch a bug or what?"

"I think so." Rachel said as she glanced upwards. Her heart sped and her cheeks turned red. She looked away quickly, "I don't know for certain."

Raph snickered and kissed her hair, "It's impossible for her to have morning sickness, if you're thinking she's pregnant. We're turtles, you're humans, it just…doesn't work." he stood straight again, "Wanna go for a ride with me?"

Rachel nodded, "Sure, I could use some fresh air." She agreed as she stood up. Impossible? Most likely. Improbable? No it wasn't.

Lily bit her lip as she looked around. She recognized the surroundings, but she hadn't really explored before. After all, she had spent most of her time in Fran's arms and that was why she was here now. Though...where was he? He should have sensed her a long time ago! Was he hurt? Sick? Her mind raced and she kept walking, just getting herself more and more lost.

Finally in frustration and with her mood swings Lily finally sat against a building and started crying. Where was she? Was she close or far away from the warehouse? "I wish someone would find me already…" she hiccupped.

"Lily?" Electric walked up to the slumped over neko-human. Lese had informed the whole warehouse about Lily's dilemma. He also knew that the poor girl looked tired out. "You shouldn't have walked so far, you could have had one of us come after you." He scolded her lightly as he gently helped her up. "Can you walk or do you need me to carry you to the main base?"

Lily swayed a bit but then was able to catch herself, "I can walk, but could you take my pack? I don't even know my way around. How was I supposed to get a hold of you? " She rubbed her eyes to get rid of the tear stains.

"Rachel should have called Andy and Andy would have talked to Matt. Matt would have sent for one of us. Rae could have even be your escort." Electric said as he reached and picked up the bag with ease. He slung it around his shoulder. "But, I'm guessing she wants to forget all the blood and the evil she had to commit while being under Ian's control."

Lily frowned but decided not to ask. She leaned against the pale guy as they walked and was glad it wasn't winter, "Fran called you Trevor, right?" She looked up at him, "I thought Fran would sense me and find me. Is he okay?"

Electric blinked and shook his head, "I don't know. He hasn't been around the warehouse for a long time…since you left actually."

Lily frowned, "I hope he'd not hurt." She placed her hand over her abdomen and looked around, making sure to memorize where they were going so she could find it again on her own. They stopped in front of what seemed to be an abandoned warehouse and she grinned, remembering it well, "I missed this place, I felt so…at home."

"Most changelings feel that way." Electric said as he smiled at the warehouse. "I remember too well when Sam and I first came here. We were freaks, humans with powers. Ian saved us...he saves everyone pretty much...but the feeling that this broken, unhinged house is home...is a feeling that never fades. Come on, Lily, let's get you inside so that Ellie can fuss over you to death and make you rest."

Lily giggled and nodded. She watched him open the door and they walked inside. She smiled as she looked around, "Besides more burns on the walls nothing changed," she breathed a sigh of what she realized was relief and laughter.

Electric grinned widely and watched as Elle was the first one to get to them. "Electric, put Lily's bag in her room. She can rest in my room for now; I'm not done cleaning it." She ordered. "And you should have picked her up in a car or something, she shouldn't be walking!"

"I told him I could walk Ellie-chan," Lily grinned at the dog-shifter.

"You need to be careful," Elle warned. "Oh I do wish Andy would come here...but he has work. I suppose Lese will be your midwife. I'll tell her that you here safely and everything will be fine. She may want you to drink some herbal teas and eat a lot. She knows a lot more about pregnancy than I do."

Electric rolled his eyes and walked up the stairs, muttering something about demanding dogs and too many orders for him to stand.

Lily laughed and hugged Ellie, "I missed you too, Ellie-chan. Let's go see Lese together; I want to see if she knows where Fran went because Electric told me he left."

"Fran had to do some things for Ian." Elle replied. "I don't think he'll return any time soon."

Lily furrowed her brows but headed for the stairs, "I still want to know. He is the father after all. If nothing else I'll write a damned letter and make sure it gets to him."

Elle didn't say anything, but instead she reached up and knocked on the door of Lese's bedroom. Immediately the door was opened. Lese had her hair tied up in the highest knot and her dress was a baby blue color. "Welcome back, Lily." She said with the sweetest smile. "I'm glad you want us to help you birth your child. Come in. I have some stuff I'd like to give you. A list and some herbal packets."

Lily blinked and tilted her head but walked in and followed the Vampire Queen, "A list? I expected the herbal packets…"

"What you should and shouldn't do. Excises you should perform, things like that. I'll help with the yoga." Lese responded as she handed Lily a packet that nearly could be mistaken for a book, "I overheard you telling Elle you'd send a letter. To whom? Donatello?"

"No, I have my shell cell if I need to talk to him," Lily informed the woman as she glanced over the list, suddenly glad she learned quick, "I want to send a letter to Frances. Trevor told me he left shortly after I did."

Lese pursed her lips and shook her head. "Only Ian knows his whereabouts since he's taken Lynx's stand as an Informer. I can give Ian the letter to send to him, if that comforts you any. Other than that, I have no idea where he might have gone and Ian won't tell you, I know."

Lese pursed her lips and shook her head. "Only Ian knows his whereabouts since he's taken Lynx's stand as an Informer. I can give Ian the letter to send to him, if that comforts you any. Other than that, I have no idea where he might have gone and Ian won't tell you, I know."

Lily frowned but then bowed in understanding, "I'll just have to deal with that then. It's better than nothing." She looked at Ellie, "So, what's for Dinner?"

Ian was in the dojo working on his attacks and defenses when he heard the quiet footsteps of his wife. He stopped, slicking his hair back with his fingers and looked at the door frame. Her hair was no longer tied, but flowing in it's beautiful waves. Her dress was changed to sweat pants and a tank top that showed her midriff. With his vampire speed, he went to her side and kissed her. "I haven't seen you all day."

"Of course not," Lese said with a laugh. "You've been down here moderating everyone and I have been with a new patient. You would see less of me." She grinned lightly and suddenly turned serious. "I came down to ask a favor from you…"

Ian had a dreaded feeling that he knew what the favor was. "I cannot."

"It's merely a letter, love. What harm can it do? At least take it. Give the young cat some comfort." Lese pleaded.

"What would you do if you didn't know that Nicky was to be born? I am sure that you would have been frantic and sad. Please, my love. Do this for me?"

"She doesn't wish to see him then?" Ian asked cautiously.

"It's her deepest and sincerest wish, but she knows that the night holds secrets." Lese responded. "The letter is information, something that Informer need. I know that Franny will want it. It's something that might bring him to do his job faster than slacking off like he normally does. I know you gave that job to him so he'd stop moping about Lily being gone."

Ian took the letter from Lese's hands and looked at it. He sighed and rubbed his forehead. "It also might bring him to recklessness, but I already know that your argument would be that he'd cut away from us since we withheld this." He shook his head. "The many things I do for you, Lese."

"It seems I always am indebted to you." Lese said with a mischievous sparkle in her eyes. "Had I been alive, this household would be filled with our children thanks to that fact. However, I cannot give birth any longer, therefore the most I can do is love you the same as you love me."

Ian gave her a slight smile, "I believe Nicky is enough trouble. Very well, I'll send this with one of my many other informants and make sure that Fran will receive this by nightfall tomorrow."

"Thank you so much my love." Lese said as she kissed him lovingly. "I'll tell Lily not to be troubled anymore that you've taken her letter." And with that, she left him standing by the door frame with a playful smile and the rolling of his eyes by her departure.

Frances sighed. It was one gang after another. Listen in; take notes about incriminating information, or crucial depending on the gang that needed it. Sometimes they'd demand something that would be specifically for Andy, Matt or Rae before she left. And damn her to hell for leaving, for he wasn't an assassin. He wasn't a killer. Twice he nearly got himself killed for defying orders. The rest of the times, he made sure to know the requests before making himself known to the world.

At the moment, it was break time. The gang he was supposed to be spying on were at a drug deal. He was supposed to wait for them to come back and listen in on the conversation to see if they'd spill on who bought the stolen dough. While he thought about it, he daydreamed.

How was Lily. What was she doing. Those type of thoughts ran themselves together, bringing up the image of the beautiful neko who was exactly like him. Both were experiments, only she could remember who she was and he was cursed never to remember. He was just fine with that. Who knew? He could have been just as bad as Rae...or just as good as he was right now. He didn't have any regrets about knowing. All that mattered was the here and now.

Well, he glared at the hideout he was currently leaning against. Not exactly the here and now. Curse Ian and his wily ways. A few honeyed words and he was already bowing down and licking the vampire's boot. This was defiantly not his damn route. God, if he knew where Rae or even Andy resided he'd beg them to take his place so that he could nap and do his normal, daytime guard duty like a good follower would do.

He was defiantly not up for this!

"Fran, there you are." Fran glanced, his ears perked up. He looked over to see that Matt was wearing a girlish looking skirt and his hair was held up by a bow.

His blouse was defiantly in some need of work. Frances thought, "You look like a boy dressing up as a girl for Halloween."

Matt pouted, "You're unfair. I came all this way to tell you that Lily wanted you to have a letter. Since your being mean, I'm just going to tell Ian that I dropped it."

Now that caught Frances' full attention. "Lily has a letter? For me?"

Matt grinned slyly, "She did have a letter for you, but you're not going to get it."

"Will an apology work?" Frances begged. "It's Lily's letter. She wants me to read it. Please Matt? Oh please, please, please? I'll do anything if you'll give me the letter and not throw it away!" his tail flipped back and forth, hhis ears were perked, and his eyes were bright.

"I just wanted you to apologize…sheesh and I really wasn't going to throw it away." Matt rolled his eyes. "That's true love for you I guess." He reached into his skirt's pocket and produced a sealed up letter. "Read it when you're able."

Frances took it gratefully and gave Matt a bone-crushing hug before slinking around the building so he could have some alone time to read it. He could hear Matt leave since he was muttering loudly. He tore open the envelope and scanned the page.

My Dear Fran,

I bet you didn't expect to hear from me for a long while, if ever. I hope you're alright, I don't know what I would do if I found out you were hurt or sick, so please take care!

Donny – brother to Raphael who got Rae a while back – he would most likely not understand and would never trust me again if he found out about this. I've grown to love him as I love you. I'm sure you are upset that I want to love another and not just you, but my heart is big enough for two in my life. You both make me so happy! Please, please don't be angry with me, I love you, truly.

I'm rambling, I'm sorry! Anyway, I'm at the warehouse right now and will be here for about a month. I bet you want to know why, right? Well…it's because I'm pregnant, Fran.

My first child…it's yours, not Donny's even though Donny is my lover now. I wanted to tell you in person, see your reaction, but I know thanks to whatever job Ian put you on it cannot be. I hope you're happy, but I also hope you understand that I'll have to give our baby to one of the other supernatural families.

I'll say it again so it sinks in. I am pregnant, and with your child for that matter. I have no regrets about it or being with you, I just wish you had been here when I arrived. Don't give Ian trouble, stay safe, and come back to me soon.

Love you, forever,

Lily Louise

Frances' lost his grip and the letter fell to the ground. One of the supernatural families? He wished Matt had stayed behind so that he could tell her not to do so. He could raise the child himself; hide the young kitten so that Donatello would think that it was from one of his flings or his girlfriend's. He looked up at the sky with tears falling down his cheeks. "Please let me keep the child. Don't…don't give them away." He bowed his head. "Lily…don't take my child away from me. Not now."