Acceptable Risk
Achilles' Heel
Disclaimer: I do not own the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, neither characters nor anything pertaining to the franchise. I do own a cat though, so I have that going for me which is nice.
Author's Note: So I've decided to write some shorts (some might not be so short some might be rally short) from the perspective of April/Raph. Originally for the 2012 series Raph was supposed to be in love with April, not Donnie. Since the series presents him as a guy who can't really be honest with his feelings I figured that Raph would be the ultimate tsundere type guy.
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In this story a worthy hero rescues a damsel in distress from a terrifying monster. This takes place after Cockroach Terminator. Probably not what you expect...or maybe it is exactly what you expect.
Thump.
Raph's heart thumped out an unsteady rhythm in his chest. The disgusting creature across from him stared back with cold eyes. It was repulsive, a freak of nature. In the harsh light overhead it was even uglier than it had been when it skulked in the shadows.
Thump.
A single bead of sweat slowly made its way down Raph's cheek. His opponent was a challenging one. A single wrong move and it would escape, seeking its revenge at a more opportune moment.
No. He wouldn't be allowed to escape. It was now or never.
Thump
Raph was preparing to strike when the monster clicked its mandibles menacingly in his direction. Immediately, Raph jerked into motion.
THUNK.
The sound of the impact echoed throughout the room. Despite its resilience the creature lay defeated, killed by a worthy opponent.
April brandished her boot, ready to strike again. Thankfully the roach lay still, if one ignored an occasionally twitching leg. With a sigh she dropped her boot on the floor and slipped it back onto her foot.
"Seriously Raph, you really have to get over this roach thing."
She looked around, the turtle was nowhere in sight.
"Raph?"
The kitchen appeared to be completely empty. She was just about to go in search of her disappearing friend when a tiny movement caught her attention.
It was quite impressive, she concluded, that a guy his size could put themselves into such a position. Arms and legs spread wide, Raph had managed to wedge himself so firmly into the top corner of the kitchen that his head brushed the ceiling.
"Raph…are you hiding?"
"N-no," Raph stammered, glaring fiercely though his check were red, "I was just getting into a better fighting position. It's a ninja thing."
"Okay, sure, you can come down now. I took care of the cockroach."
Raph dropped to the floor, folding his arms firmly across his chest.
"I didn't need your help. I had it under control."
Turning on his heel he stomped out of the kitchen, leaving April shaking her head in amusement.
Bugs are nasty with their crunchy exoskeletons and that is all I will say on that. I like Raph's fear of roaches in the show though living in the New York sewer system how the heck did he avoid them for so long? So I've decided that these really aren't going to be in chronological order. Thanks to all who reviewed. They make my heart go doki doki so yay for you. You go Glen Coco. If you like my writing or have an idea to share then drop me a line. I'm always sure happy to get reviews.