Hi, guys! You're probably wondering why I was taking so long. Well, I had to find the PERFECT sequence of events for the 9th chapter, and I did just that. So sit back, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the show! If you're curious as to how I got here, I put the story in my profile, so feel free to check it out! By the way-I named the newlyweds off the top of my head. The husband's name means shine, and the wife's name means cherry blossom. If this is a big brick when uploaded, tell me down there and I'll reupload the chapter. My outfit is a pair of green pants with strings (but not joggers) that just reach my knee, and a partly sleeveless blouse with a zebra head with sunglasses on. Underneath it, COOL GANGSTA is written in all caps, and highlighted in yellow. There is a small section of my hair braided, I am wearing peace sign earrings that dangle, a mood necklace, a golden watch with rhinestones along the part that tells the time, and a faux pearl bracelet. Enjoy!

Chapter 9

We walked in to find Master Splinter and Tang Shen eying us in concern. While the newlyweds sifted through the bag making sure we recovered everything, I nudged Mikey, prompting him to explain.

"Camryn to watashi wa komatte iru korera no shinkon fūfu o mite, shien suru koto o kimeta. Wareware wa ryōhō no anata o shinpai shite iru baai, wareware wa hidoku mōshiwake arimasen." (Camryn and I saw these newlyweds in trouble and decided to help. We are terribly sorry if we worried you both.)

Master Splinter let this sink in for a moment before responding.

"Mā, sukunakutomo anata 2 wa itazura sa rete imasendeshita." (Well, at least you two weren't being naughty.)

"Not at ALL, Master. we were just trying to help." I respond after Mikey translated for me.

"Please, darling, call me Yoshi."

Then, he directed his attention to the couple we had helped only minutes ago, and noticed that they were hurt.

"Sakura, Hikaru, Anata wa daijōbudesuka?" (Are you okay?)

Sakura got up from her position next to her husband, walked up to Master Splinter, and responded, surprisingly, in English!

"Yes, thanks to the children, we are fine."

"And nothing was stolen." Hikaru added, breathing a sigh of relief as he spoke.

"Well, he is a highly skilled ninja. And she, although only training, I can tell is getting trained by a sensei as skilled as I am, or perhaps better, if possible." Splinter motioned to us at the respective italicised words with a wave of his hand as he spoke.

"If only he knew." I whispered to Mikey.

"I beg your pardon, my darling?" Splinter said, turning around as he spoke.

"I was just thinking out loud, don't worry about it." I answer, giving Mikey a knowing glance, which he returned.

"Very well, then." He turned back around, and returned to his conversation with Hikaru and Sakura.

Meanwhile, we decided to try and enjoy the party. Splinter's niece motioned for us to come over. We did, Mikey grabbing my arm, and she asked us something.

"Watashi wa anata ni 2 o mae ni mita koto ga arimasu ka?" (Have I seen you two before?)

I tilted my head in confusion, while Mikey answered the question.

"Īe. watashi wa maikīdashi, sore wa watashi no shin'yū, Camryndesu. Anata wa osoraku kanojo no konran kara iu koto ga dekiru yō ni kanojo wa, sukoshi nihongo o hanashi shite rikai shite imasu." (No. I'm Mikey, and that's my best friend, Camryn. She speaks and understands little Japanese, as you could probably tell from her confusion.)

Master Splinter cleared his throat.

"Mā, soreha Camryn ga watashiwoyonde iru monodaga, watashi no furunēmu wa Mikeranjerodesu." (Well, that's what Camryn calls me. My full name is Michelangelo.)

Master Splinter nodded in approval.

Splinter's niece didn't mind that Mikey introduced himself using his nickname, and resurfaced the previous topic.

"Hai,Kanojo wa sore ga kanari akiraka ni." She responded while laughing. (Yes, she made it quite apparent.)

"Whatcha tryna say, sister?" I thought as I watched Mikey become friends with Splinter's niece. (A/N: By the way, yes, I understood her.)

I tried to take my mind off of them by gorging of crackers and cheese. (A/N: I LOVE crackers and cheese. Almost as much as I love chocolate!)

I walked back to the living room when I felt I'd had enough. Mikey was playing Mahjong with everyone, and invited me to join. I sat down next to him crosslegged, the seiza position hurting my knees.

'Bout halfway through the game, Tang Shen's sister noticed I was sitting crosslegged, instead of in seiza like everybody else. She tapped Mikey on the shoulder.

"Naze kanojo wa kanojo no hiza no ue ni suwatte inaidesu ka?" (Why isn't she sitting on her knees?) She asked, pointing to me as she spoke.

Another of Tang Shen's family, her aunt, looked cross.

"Kanojo wa shitsureina koto o shiyou to shite iru?" (Is she trying to be rude?)

Everybody started glaring at me. Mikey knew he had to act fast, before this got ugly.

"NO, NO! Karera ga kizutsukeru koto o hajimeru to kanojo wa, chōkikan ni watatte kanojo no hiza no ue ni suwaru koto wa dekimasen." (No, No! She can't sit on her knees for extended periods of time, as they start to hurt.)

This seemed to work for some people,as they returned to the game like nothing happened, while others, especially females, continued to glare at me occasionally, and whisper into each others ears about how Mikey was just using an excuse as to why I was sitting like that and that I was probably a vile person, with no manners or morales. (A/N: What Mikey explains is true. My knees will start to KILL ME if I have to sit on them for probably longer than a minute. I've never timed myself.)

Tang Shen started to notice that I was occupying myself with my E-Reader instead of spending time with her family and in-laws, and that Mikey wasn't really focusing on the game. She decided to tell her husband about his and hopefully, resolve it.

"Yoshi?"

"Hai, watashi no ai?" (Yes, my love?)

"Watashi wa anata to giron suruhitsuyōgāru mono ga aru to, kaika ni kuru." (Come downstairs, there's something I need to discuss with you.)

Splinter came downstairs to find his wife waiting for him at the bottom of the stairwell.

"Sore wa saiai no hito, nandesuka?" (What is it, darling?)

Tang Shen wrapped her arm around Splinter's waist, causing him to do the same to her, and She lead him to the living room, where I was sitting on a chair across the hall, on my E-Reader. I put Invincible-Hedley on for myself.

Took a long hard look, at my life.

Lost my way, while I was fighting the tide.

A big black cloud, stormy sky.

Followed me, while, I was living a lie.

So heartless, so selfish, so in darkness when all your nights are starless, you're running out of hope.

"Camryn wa tō kara mi o torisageta, to Mikeranjero wa mājan ni kare no kanzen'na chūi o ataete imasen. Watashi wa Emiko to obasan Keiko ga shitsureidearu koto no Camryn o hinan sa retanode, sore wa kanojo ga kurosu ashi no suwatte ita to iu riyū dake de osorete iru. Watashi wa kokuhatsu ga sudeni itte iru yori mo ōku no damēji o ataeru koto o osorete irunode, watashi wa, sore ni tsuite, sorera o kii te kowai."(Camryn has withdrawn herself from the party, and Michelangelo isn't giving Mahjong his full attention. I fear it is because Emiko and Aunt Keiko were accusing Camryn of being rude just because she was sitting cross legged. I am scared to ask them about it, because I fear I may do more damage than the accusation has already done.)

But I've found the strength inside to see, Found the better part of me, and I'll never let it go-o.

I've come a long long wa-ay, made a lot of mista-akes!

But I'm breathing breathing, that's right, and I mean it, mean it!

This time I'm a little rundown, I've been living out loud,

I could beat it beat it, (that's right) 'cause I'm feelin feelin

Invincible!

Whoa-oh-oh-ohh(3x)

When you're gone for a day, on your own

Tear your heart out just to find your way home

"Watashi wa ryōhō no waki ni hippatte, sore ni tsuite karera ni hanashi o shimasu." (I will pull them both aside and talk to them about it.)

I've been so high, sunk so low,

Come so far, with nothing to show for it,

Mistakes, I got so good at taking

But now I'm tired of faking, this stories getting old-

Splinter tapped me on the shoulder, snapping me out of my phase, causing me to pause my music.

"Tang Shen has brought something concerning you and Michelangelo to my attention, and she wishes for me to discuss it with you both."

"I think I know what you're talking about. I honestly don't mind talking it, but Mikey may not be ready just yet considering his best friend was accused of being rude just because she was sitting comfortably."

"We shall ask him together, then. Come with me."

What do you guys think's gonna happen next? There's only one way to find out!