Me(dancing around)- Hey Mr. DJ, put a record on- l wanna dance with my baby...
Leo- Seriously? You just mutated Akira...and the rest of us are trying to figure out how to help her!
Me- Awww...poor Leo...chill dude, all things must be as they are...for they are what will be things to come...
Raph- What the shell is that supposed ta mean?
Me- It means you're crazy if you think I'm gonna let Akira suffer for a long period of time...this is temporary, l assure you, and l got inspiration to continue this while l got stumped at 'WISHING STARS', so hey...life gives you lemons...
Mikey-...you go and eat pizza...
Me- Yay! Someone that truly gets me! ^.^
Donnie- ...which Mikey wound up eating...
Me- HEY! That was mine!
Mikey( 0.0 )- Ooops...hehe...Next chapter...maestro...HURRY!
Me(glaring at Mikey, pointing warning finger at him)- Just you wait...l will get you back for that...
Akira POV-
Auuggghhh...this hurts...definitey not mud...no, this pain hurts ten times worse than anything l have ever felt...and that's saying something.
The most painful experience l can think of was when a 'stange man' snuck into the pet store, and scooped me up out of a glass tank, and injected a big needle into me, which had some really weird pink stuff in it ...l don't know what it was, but l know two things- one, was that the stuff hurt like shell, and two that after the stuff was injected into me, l felt really weird.
I don't know what that man wanted to happen, but l do know he wasn't very happy after that shot he gave me.
That also might have been because of the loud men, and blinking cars that came, scaring him off, dropping me back into my tank.
l guess things didn't go like he planned.
The next day, someone bought me, and took me home with them...a woman, who l later found out was Rose's mother.
l figured l would wind up being in a glass bowl...but no...she walks me over to a pond, and sets me down on a nice, warm flat rock. This l liked. Before walking off, she said-
"l am certain we will meet again soon little one..."
At first, l was thrilled- this meant l was free. l wanted to go make friends. Well, that didn't go as l had hoped.
l realized something else had changed- l was able to think deeper than the other turtles, something which set me apart from everyone around me. Thus, l was not being acccepted by them.
That was a real killjoy for me, making me a bit upset. If they didn't want to be around me...wel, there was nothing l could do about it, but l knew l didn't want to be lonely forever.
Thankfully, it only lasted a couple of days.
That's when l met Rose, who found me on the shore of her family's pond. It surprised me when she came up, as l was sitting in the sunshine on a flat rock, but it was even more strange to me that instead of trying to pick me up and hold me, she just sat there and just stared at me in fascination. l can remember wondering whether l should get away from her or walk up to her. l remember wondering what the shell she wanted.
Yeah, l was still in some pain, darn that needle, not to mention l was sort of being shunned by every pond inhabitant. l remember wishing she would go away...well, my terms weren't so friendly.
Imagine my surprise when she answered me, saying it wasn't nice to curse.
Well, needless to say, that surprised the shell off of me, and she seemed surprised that l could understand.
Apparently, she was able to mentally communicate with all animals, and out of all the animals she had ever encountered, l was the smartest. Yay me!
That was a great day...Rose took me in, gave me a home and a friend. In return, l got to be the sister she always wanted.
So, back to here and now, l can only imagine the look of horror she must have, seeing me in such pain. Dang curiosity...l heard it killed the cat, but nobody ever mentions the turtle...might have been a good thing to be forewarned about.
"Akira? Akira..." l could hear a deep, gentle voice call softly. l know it wasn't Rose, but the voice drew me in anyways, as l found it comforting and reassuring.
Slowly, and painfully, l started to open my eyes. l didn't bother trying to move my legs or forearms...they felt sore, and oddly enough, really strange.
I saw Blue was standing at my side, staring at me with a strange expression on his face. One that had worry and concern, but something else as well.
Maybe horror, as if something had gone terribly wrong?
Huh, almost like he never saw a turtle before...l can't have been too much different than before...at least l hope not.
'Akira...oh my gosh, are you okay? How are you feeling? What have l told you about getting into things?' Rose started communicating mentally, as she rested her hand gently on my head, and started ranting as l smiled gently, all too familiar with this stressed out reaction of hers.
Softly, l started to mentally communicate right back to her 'Nice to see you too...how long was l asleep? l feel all numb and sore...what was that stuff?'
Rose looked hesitant and worried
Oh shell...now l was really beginning to fear what her response might be.
'Do you want the light version or the hard-core serious?' Rose asked, trying to form a reassuring smile, but failing.
Well, here's something l can change.
'Give it to me straight Doctor...tell me if I'm gonna live or l should live my last 24 hours writing final wishes..' l said dramatically, causing Rose to roll her eyes unammused.
"Akira, I'm being serious here! You could have been killed..." she said out loud, causing a look of confusion to come across everyone's faces. Sometimes, that was really amusing, but for once in my life, l was worried...these guys barely knew us...what would they think of our special connection.
Come to think of it, l wonder if I'll be able to communicate with the others...it would be really interesting to try that with Blue Mask himself...he doesn't seem like the type of person to startle easy, or to let himself loose for that matter...and that is a challenge l wanted to see if l could take on.
My arms were starting to itch, so l turned my head to see what was tickling them. They looked...long...like the other turtle-men in the room.
Wait, why were their arms where mine were supposed to be? More importantly, how the shell am l moving it? It feels so... heavy...wait...
This didn't have anything to do with that green goop incident...did it?
My eyes widened in horror as l realized that it WAS in fact, my arms...and legs...both had changed...big time!
Letting out a startled cry, causing Rose and Blue to flinch.
"ROSE! WHAT HAPPENED TO MY ARMS AND LEGS? They're...they're...'...l couldn't even finish my thought...l started crying...this wasn't supposed to happen...
Blue looked conflicted- both protective, and like he wanted to come and hug me...in a way... l wanted him to. l wanted to have someone hug me and tell me everything would be fine.
Well, now wasn't the time.
"Akira...that stuff you got into was called mutagen...that's what made us into what we are...it mutated us into humanoid turtles, which also is what happened to you" Purple Mask said gently, as he laid a hand on my shoulder.
Normally, l probably would have bit him, but considering the fact that l was feeling nowhere near normal, l just sighed, looking up at him wearily.
Wait...did that mean...l was like them? Humaniod turtles?
If l wasn't in so much pain, l would have been thrilled.
'How long is this gonna last?' l asked, looking at him, not really expecting an answer.
Aparrently, he got the message, causing my eyes to widen at this new discovery, which he didn't notice at first.
"Well, l could make another batch of retro-mutagen if you want to be normal again, but that could take anywhere from a couple of weeks to..." he trailed off, until something struck him and his face lit up with a confused expression.
"Did you just ask me...how long this'll last...with your mind?!" he asked incredulously.
Rose's face was frozen with a look of horror, while the others just looked confused- and they had every right to be.
Up until now, Rose was the only one l could communicate telepathically with.
Now...it definitely looks like things will be changing. If l could communicate with Purple, l should be able to do the same with everyone else, right?
Orange mask seemed to have the same thought as he decided to break the silence "Dude, you can read minds? What am l thinking?" he asked.
l mentally scoffed at the idea. At first l wanted to give a sarcastic reply, but then l saw him glance at Rose, and an idea came to mind.
'Yes...l can read minds...and right now, you are thinking about how pretty a certain Rose is...probably more than you should be at this point. The real question is-how long will l wait before l tell her' I mentally shot, anticipating a priceless reaction.
l wasn't dissappointed. A look of embarrassed panic came across his face instantly, and l internally laughed as he blurted "YOU WOULDN'T!" out loud, earning a look of confusion from everyone...well, except Rose, who gave me a warning glare. I smiled. She knew l was messing with him,but it was funny that he didn't know that.
"Mikey...one thing you should know...Akira likes to mess with people to see how they'll react..." Rose began to explain, earning a confused look from him.
"Oh...so it's kinda like that 'all bark and little bite' saying?" he asked, causing Rose to laugh, and me to scowl.
"Exactly...Akira doesn't bite too much...she is actually very sweet..." Rose answered.
'So she says...I'll have you know, my bark is worse than my bite'..." l warned, smiling.
"l dunno...you have a pretty mean bite...l can still feel it Little A" Mikey replied, rubbing his finger.
l scowled 'You better be using that "A" for Akira, and not for "Asshole" ' l shot at him.
To this, he laughed "No...l was thinking of the first one, but l like the one you mentioned for Raph" he said, causing me to smile. Yup, l could get along with this guy.
"What about me?" Raph asked, looking confused.
"Oh, not much...Akira just called you an ass though" Mikey said in a full out smile.
By now, Purple was trying to hide a smile, Raph was in a full- out grin, and Blue...huh, did this guy ever smile? He seems so...serious. That's gotta go...
'Come on Blue...l know how much you wanna smile..." l shot mentally to him.
At first l thought l saw a flicker or ghost of a smile form, then a look of confusion and thought.
Dang, this could take awhile...but if there's one thing l am know for, it would be that l don't give up easily.
I am gonna make him smile...and laugh.
"Akira...remember how l was mentioning that retro-mutagen?" Purple asked, to which l nodded.
"If l make some of that, you can use it to become a normal turtle again...only if thats what you want though" he finished, looking at me earnestly.
Red didn't seem to like that too much. "Donnie, what are you talking about?! Are you really gonna put her through somethin' like that again, just so she can go back to some pond as a helpless turtle?!"
Oh boy, that pissed me off. How dare he imply that l was helpless!
"Raph...l think it's best that she understand our lives aren't exactly easy...hiding in sewers, constantly facing threats from Shredder, Purple Dragons, not to mention all the other crazy mutants like Stockman and Tigerclaw...
"WHAT?!" Rose all but shouted in horror, getting Mikey to jump in surprise.
Ignoring her, Donnie continued "...she can have a choice to have a nice easy life as a normal turtle again if that's what she wants Raph, but if she wants to stay mutated, l'm just saying...it isn't going to be an easy life to live, learning ninjitsu, and hiding in sewers, shell, even knowing us is a hazzard in itself..."
Raph wasn't done yet.."So, you think she wants to be a small, helpless turtle again? I think you're absolutely out of your-"
That was enough- this had to stop. l was just about to smack Raph, until a new voice stopped me.
"ENOUGH!" someone shouted, causing everyone to shut up and look at them.
Turtle in Blue was standing with his arms crossed, and boy, did he...look...PISSED!
I was beginning to wonder wether l really wanted to see him angry. Guess l don'thave too much of a choice.
Me- Sooooo...anyone up for takeout? Chow mein and pizza gyoza are sounding really yummy right about now...
Mikey- Dude, we just ate a whole pizza and a pan of brownies...
Me(rolling eyes)- No Mikey, you just ate a whole pizza and...wait, brownies? When did we get brownies?
Donnie- Wait, Mikey, were those the brownies April and Casey brought over?
Mikey( 0.0 )- Ummm...maybeeee...
Donnie(furious)- MIKEY! THOSE WERE SUPPOSED TO BE FOR EVERYONE!
Mikey(chuckling nervously)- Well, it didn't have 'everyone's' name on it- everyone should really think twice before laying unmarked sugary food in the kitchen, and...and
Me(smirking, thinking to self)- 'Wait for it...wait for it...'
Donnie(fuming, leaps to grab Mikey, as he dodges)- MIKEY! WHEN I GET MY HANDS ON YOU, I'M GONNA...*continues to threaten and rant as Mikey runs away screaming*
Mikey- AAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH...
*Rose coming out*
Rose- Why do you put Mikey through these so often?
Me- Because it's fun...and it makes me laugh!
Leo- l wonder if the readers think so...
Me( 0.0, looks at screen facing readers )- HOPE YOU ALL LIKED THIS! Sorry this was so long to come...almost thought l wouldn't be able to pull it off...but once again, l have managed to win a round in the ring with Writers Block...and what's more...WB lost the "Knockout round"...l win!
Seriously though, lemme know what you think- reviews are always welcome, ideas and suggestions are more than welcome,and flames? Please, l prefer not to see them...they tend to leave a mess ; )