Chapter 41

2 days later the funeral home director called Julia, asked her if she wanted to be there for her mother's cremation and she said yes. Julia, her aunt, her mom's boyfriend and the others showed up at the funeral home to say one final goodbye.

Julia sadly says, " If you don't mind, could you take my mother's fingerprints and a couple pieces of her hair for me please?"

The funeral home director said, " Of course we can." Two staff members began taking Mrs. Hathaway's fingerprints and couple strands of her hair. Then the body was moved toward the retort and placed on the platform in front of the door. Julia walked up to her mother's body and sadly said, " I guess this is it mom." Then she cried, " Goodbye! I love you so much and I'll miss you!" She bent down and kissed her mother. The others stood behind her and couldn't bare to see this heartbreaking moment. Julia pulled away and the body was pushed into the retort. Once the door was shut the burner was ignited and the cremation process had begun. Julia let her tears fall and cried, " That's it! My mom's really gone now! I'll never see her again!" Leonardo walked up to her and the two of them embraced each other. 1 week later at school the principal announced that there was going to be a talent show that Friday on the football field for anyone who wants to participate. It was an open house talent show which met anyone could show up to watch it. Makayla, Morgan and Julia were trying to convince Blaze to participate in it by singing a song.

Blaze says, " I don't know you guys. I'm still kinda shy."

Makayla says, " Come on Blaze. I'm sure you have a really pretty voice."

Blaze says, " I don't know Makayla."

Morgan says, " You can do it Blaze. We have total faith in you."

Blaze says, " Really?"

Julia says, " Yeah 100%. We're your best friends Blaze. You can do it."

Blaze smiles and says, " Ok you guys I'll sing in the talent show on Friday." The girls screamed with excitement.

Makayla excitedly says, " Omg I can not wait to hear your voice Blaze!"

Morgan excitedly says, " This is gonna be the best talent show in the history of talent shows!"

Julia excitedly says, " You got that right Morgan! I'm so excited I could just sing right now!"

Makayla excitedly says, " Yeah! Care to join us Blaze?!"

Blaze says, " No I think I'll just wait until the talent show to surprise you guys."

Morgan excitedly says, " We love surprises!" They all continued to talk to each other. Then on Friday night on the football field kids were showing off their talents. Blaze was next to perform.

The principal says, " Now for our next performance singing a song is Blaze Hofstadter." The crowd cheered as Blaze walked on to the field with a microphone in her hand. She stood there with the microphone smiling and nervously waving to the crowd. Then when everyone settled down Blaze picked up the mic and said, " Hi everyone. As you all know I'm Blaze Hofstadter and I'm going to be singing a song for you guys. So I hope you like it." She looked at her friends and they were smiling and giving her a thumbs up. Then she looked at the dj and he began to play the song that she wanted to sing which was Change by Taylor Swift. As Blaze began to sing the crowd as well as her friends went wild. Makayla's family was also shocked especially Donatello. He never knew that his girlfriend had an amazing singing talent. Blaze's voice sounded exactly like Taylor Swift. Makayla, Morgan and Julia began to dance around the field as they listened to their friend sing. Then when the song ended everyone went wild. Makayla, Morgan and Julia jumped up and down screaming with excitement. They ran up to Blaze and threw their arms around her. Donatello walked up to Blaze and said, " Blaze that was amazing! I never knew you could sing like that!"

Blaze says, " Aw you're so sweet Donny! Come here!" Blaze pulled her boyfriend toward her and kissed him. The nerd and the turtle genius just stood there kissing each other completely unaware that The others were staring at them.

Raphael says, " Get a room ya two!"

Donatello says, " Raph shut it. You're just jealous that I have a girlfriend and you don't."

Raphael says, " I ain't jealous Donny!"

Julia says, " Aw come on Raph don't be selfish."

Leonardo says, " Yeah hothead." Leonardo and Julia began to kiss each other. Raphael stood there staring at them and shockingly says, " What da shell?! What up with dis?!"

Makayla says, " Oh you didn't know Raph? Leo and Julia are dating now too."

Raphael shockingly says, " When did dis happen sis?!"

Makayla says, " A couple months ago. I caught them kissing each other in the dojo."

Raphael says, " Really? Fearless and Julia?"

Makayla and Morgan said, " Yes." Later that night Morgan was told by her parents that she would have to stay at the lair for the weekend because they were going out of town. The next morning Makayla had her ipod playing a variety of music. Her and Morgan were in the kitchen cleaning and they were also dancing and singing too. The boys walked in and Leonardo says, " What are you two doing?"

Makayla says, " Cleaning the kitchen Leo."

Morgan says, " Yeah."

Donatello says, " Are you two listening to music in here?"

Makayla says, " Yeah. I got my ipod on shuffle. So it's playing a variety of songs." The current song ended and Love Shack by the B-52's came on.

Makayla says, " Hey bros remember this song?"

Leonardo says, " Yeah Makayla."

Raphael says, " We used to do a stupid little dance to it."

Michelangelo says, " Yeah it was awesome dude."

Donatello says, " Yeah we were so obnoxious." Makayla restarted the song and started to dance like an idiot. Her best friend Morgan looked at her like she was crazy. Her brothers joined in with her and Morgan said, " What the heck." and joined in. Master Splinter walked in and saw what they were doing. He laughed a little at the scene he saw.

He said to himself, " Kids."

Makayla says, " Hi Sensei!"

Master Splinter says, " Hello Makayla. May I ask what you children are doing?"

Michelangelo says, " We're having an awesome dance party!"

Leonardo says, " We're dancing to Love Shack." They continued dancing until the song was over. 2 weeks later Makayla was in her room listening to her ipod when all of a sudden her family, April and Casey walked in. Makayla took her earbuds out and said, " What are you guys doing in my room?"

Master Splinter says, " Because we have something to tell you my daughter."

Makayla says, " Ok and what is it?"

Donatello says, " Mr. and Mrs. Shroeder called us and they told us that..."

Makayla says, " What? What did they tell you?" April sat down on the bed next to Makayla and said, "Makayla, they told us that Morgan is missing."

Makayla shockingly says, " What?! What do you mean my best friend is missing?!"

Leonardo says, " Someone broke into their house last night and kidnapped her."

Makayla panically says, " Oh my god is she ok?! Where is she?!"

Donatello says, " We don't know Makayla. The police are still investigating as to who did this." Makayla began panic and began hyperventilating. Raphael grabbed his sister's shoulders and shouted, "Makayla calm da shell down!"

Makayla shouted, " I can't Raph! My best friend is out there somewhere probably hurt or dead! How would you feel if your best friend was missing?!" Raphael thought about what his sister said for a moment and realized that it would be the most terrifying experience ever.

Raphael says, " I'd feel da same way yer feelin'."

Makayla panically says, " Exactly! So don't tell me to calm down when this is obviously the most terrifying moment of my life right now!"

Donatello says, " We'll find her Makayla. Everyone's out searching for her right now."

Makayla panically says, " Then we need to hit the streets and search everywhere for her! Come hell, high water, I don't care! We're gonna find her even if it takes us all night!" They all went out in the dark, shining flashlights around and calling out Morgan's name. After an hour of searching Makayla broke down.

Makayla cried, " That's it! She's gone and I'll never see her again!"

Donatello says, " Don't give up hope sis!"

Makayla cried, " Don we've been at this for an hour and we haven't found her! Which means she's probably dead and buried in a shallow grave somewhere!" She sank to her knees and screamed, " MORGAN!" Makayla screamed and cried. She thought her best friend was gone forever until the gang heard a voice.

The voice screamed, " MAKAYLA!"

Makayla screamed, " Morgan! Are you calling me from beyond the grave?!"

The voice screamed, " Makayla! Help!" Makayla followed the voice to a shed in the middle of a field. The others followed her. Makayla put her ear up to the door and listened. Then she kicked it open with her foot and saw Morgan sitting on the floor, bruised and cut, with her hands bound behind her in handcuffs.

Morgan screamed, " Get me out of here!" Makayla broke the handcuffs and helped her best friend to her feet. Makayla threw her arms around her best friend and cried out, " Thank god we found you Morgan! Who did this to you?!"

Morgan cried, " I don't know! I couldn't see his face! He was wearing a ski mask!" They rushed to the police station where Morgan's parents were waiting. Morgan rushed in screaming, " Mom! Dad!"

Mrs. Shroeder screamed, " Oh thank god! Morgan! You're ok!" and picked up her daughter into her arms. She began to cry tears of joy. Morgan's dad threw his arms around his daughter and cried as well. Both parents were really happy to have their daughter back. They were so worried about her. Morgan began to cry too. She cried into her parents shoulders. Morgan had never been so happy to be back into her parents' loving arms. Morgan was taken to the hospital to be treated for her injuries. She came home a week later. But later that day something happened. Mrs. Shroeder was complaining about severe pain in her stomach and she was rushed to the hospital. Her husband was already there and already knew what was going on but Mrs. Shroeder wanted to be the one to tell their daughter. Morgan ran into the room and panically says, " Mom are you ok?! What's going on?!"

Mr. Shroeder says, " Morgan calm down. Your mother has something to tell you."

Morgan says, " What is it?"

Mrs. Shroeder says, " Put your ear on my stomach."

Morgan confusely says, " Why mom?"

Mrs. Shroeder says, " Just do it honey." Morgan placed her ear on her mother's stomach. She could hear a strong steady heartbeat.

Morgan shockingly says, " Is that a heartbeat?! Mom are you...?!"

Mrs. Shroeder smiled and said, " Yes Morgan. I'm pregnant." Instantly Morgan ran out into the hallway screaming with excitement.

Makayla says, " Morgan what's going on? Why are you so excited?"

Morgan excitedly says, " Makayla you are not gonna believe this! I just found out the most exciting news of my entire life!"

Makayla says, " Which is what?"

Morgan excitedly screamed, " My mom is pregnant!"

Makayla excitedly screamed, " Shut your mouth! Are you kidding me?!"

Morgan excitedly screamed, " No I'm serious Makayla! I'm gonna be a big sister!" Makayla and Morgan grabbed onto each other jumping up and down screaming with excitement. Morgan was absolutely thrilled that she was going to have a sibling. But little did she know that she was actually getting two siblings. Her mom was having twins. Morgan was so excited when she found out. 9 months later Mrs. Shroeder gave birth to a girl and a boy. Their names were Sandy and Brandon. Morgan loved being a big sister to the two of them and helped her parents take care of them. The twins were a little curious when they were little but that didn't concern the family too much. When they turned 13 they began get a little more curious about the world. They somehow got captured by the Foot Clan but they were rescued by their sister and her friends. Then one night Mr. Hathaway broke out of prison and he still wanted revenge against Makayla. So the man attacked them on the rooftops. Raphael tripped him but Mr. Hathaway ended up stabbing him in the leg puncturing one of his blood arteries. Raphael cried out in pain as he fell. The others screamed, "Raph!" and ran to him. Makayla held her brother's head in her arms, fear and worry were in her eyes as she looked at her wounded brother.

Raphael softly said, " I love you guys." before death overtook him and rigor mortis set in.

Makayla screamed, " Raph! Raph!" She buried her face into brother's plastron and cried. Then she lifted her head and loudly screamed, "RAPH!" before she threw her face down again. The other three brothers began to shed tears as well as Morgan and Austin too. Later that evening a funeral was held in front of Morgan's house. A funeral pyre was built and Raphael's body was placed on it. Family and friends gathered to say their goodbyes. Makayla's ipod was playing Address In The Stars by Caitlin &Will. Makayla tried so hard to fight back the tears that were forming in her eyes but she couldn't. The pain was just too much for her to bear. Austin held Makayla's hand as the pyre was ignited. Makayla watched with tear glistening eyes as her brother's body was burned to a crisp. She couldn't believe it. Raphael, her big, strong, tough, stubborn, hotheaded brother was gone forever and she knew he would never come back.

Rest in peace Raphael Hamato. :.(