2. Love
Ever since the four turtles had found her abandoned in the street and brought her back to the lair, they had all struck up individual relationships with her. The brothers all had their issues with her presence, yet despite everything, they knew that without her they would struggle.
Michelangelo had – without a doubt – the best relationship with her. Every morning he could be found in the kitchen with her, muttering affections under his breath and just enjoying the time he had alone before his brothers intruded to interrupt. It could be said that his love was purely innocent where he would take delight upon her very presence and her talents for producing warm treats rather than any other form of love.
After Mikey, Raph had the next best relationship with her. Although he would never admit it, Raph enjoyed being close to her – loving the way her heat warmed him to the core while her very presence brought a sweet taste to his mouth from the past times she had pleased him. However, unlike his youngest brother, Raph enjoyed her for the treats she produced. As ninjas, they had little time to wait around to warm up, but her presence guaranteed warmth and comfort in an instant.
As for Donatello, his interaction with her was the most hands on. His relationship was more maternal, for he fixed her up when they brought her home and whenever she had issues, Donnie would have to rush to the rescue, knowing that none of his brothers could be trusted with the delicate task of fixing her problems (of which there were many.) He also was over protective, exhibiting an almost territorial anger towards anyone – mainly Leo – who caused her to break down, and he would beat up anyone who broke her all over again. Only Don could understand how delicate she truly was.
And then there was Leo. The eldest of the turtle brothers was a danger to her wellbeing. It was guaranteed than any time he entered the room, there was a tension between the two, and the moment he reached out to her – she was destined to freeze up or break down, causing Leo to become angry and even violent. For some reason she was never safe in the eldest's presence, and once, Donnie was even alerted by a cry of frustration and rushed into the kitchen to see his eldest brother bury his katana in her side. When asked what the shell he was doing, Leo merely replied that she hated him.
"Leo!" Donnie had cried out, "she CANNOT hate you! What is your problem?! SHE IS A TOASTER!"
Did I trick anyone? Be honest! I've been trying to write this since the last one-shot, but this sort of style doesn't come easy. Give me your thoughts!
See you soon.
LL99 Out.