I was out on patrol with Turtles. So far nothing interesting has were in the Shellraiser, looking for any crime on the streets. I was sitting next to Raph since our position is to be in charge of weapons.

I saw something on the monitors. I looked closer and saw the Kraang. "Leo pull over. I saw the Kraang," I said. Leo nodded and pulled over. We all got out to see what the Kraang were up to. They seemed to be loading something into a van, but not on our watch. We ran up, and began takin them out.

We were fighting pretty well, and soon the number of Kraang droids dwindled down. I was fighting a Kraang droid, when I felt something pierce my arm. I stabbed the Kraang droid, and grabbed Raph's wrist. When he saw what was in my arm, he called Donnie over. When he came over, he gently pulled the thing that was in my arm out. What I saw was what looked like a dart. There was this blue liquid that filled the dart halfway. "It's a poison dart!" Donnie confirmed. Poison dart! uh oh... I thought. I suddenly started to feel very dizzy. I gripped onto Raph's shoulder as I held my head. "Uh oh! We need to get her back to the Shellraiser now," Donnie said. Raph picked me up, and ran to the Shellraiser. My thoughts started to get very jumbled. In a word, I was actin kinda drunk.

Raph put my chair back, and laid me down gently. "How're you feeling Kayla?" he asked. "Oh I'm fine... Just a... little.. dizzy... Hey Raphie... Why are you orange?" I slurred. "Donnie hurry up with that antidote!" Raph yelled. "I'm almost done!" Donnie called back. I giggled deliriously, "The world is spinning! Raphie... Why am I blue?" I slurred. I saw Donnie come up to me, and inject something into my arm. My thoughts went back to normal, and so did my eyesight. But now I was sleepy. "Donnie, what exactly did you give me?" I yawned. "The antidote. It'll just make you sleepy for awhile. Don't worry," he replied. I nodded, and drifted off to sleep.

I was still sleeping when I felt something pick me up. My first guess was that we were back at the lair, and Raph was taking me to the couch. I was right. Raph set me down gently and I heard him leave. I was a little disappointed. I was hoping that he was going to stay and keep an eye on me, I felt somebody put something soft on me, like a blanket. My head was genlty lifted up, and put on omething solid, yet soft. It was comfortable, so I fell back asleep.

KAYLA'S DREAM

I was in that same mysterious house that I had been dreaming about ever since I was little. Suddenly, I was engulfed in flames. But instead of me being alone, I saw two shadows in front of me. Their faces were obscured. I tried to reach them, but I couldn't. The fire would encircle me. Then the screams started. The horrible screams that just got louder and louder. No matter how much I cover my ears, the screams would get louder. Suddenly, the house was gone. I was now in a clearing. I had never dreamt about this before. I walked down a dirt path, and saw them, my parents. Their faces were obscured. When I got closer they changed. Into Shredder! "There is no hope for you!" he spat. I felt a tear roll down my cheek. "No! That's not true!" I yelled. "Or is it?" Shredder asked. He grabbed my wrist, and dragged me to the top of a hill. I looked down and what what I guessed was my old village, burning. "No..." I whispered. The screams came back. They were louder now, more scared. "No!" I screamed. I tried to writhe free from Shredder, but his grip was too strong. Suddenly the burning village was gone. I was now in a dark room. There was something in front of me, but I couldn't see what it was. Dim lights came on, and I saw what it was. Everyone I cared about, was tied up and gagged. I tried to run over and help them, but something was holding on to my wrist. I turned around, and saw Shredder. He was holding onto me again, and made a signal. I watched in horror as I saw everyone I loved get killed one by one. "There is nothing left for you. There is no hope!" Shredder spat in my face. He threw me to the ground, where laid there and cried.

NORMAL POV

I felt something shaking me. The voice was faint, but urgent. "Kayla! Wake up!" It called. I snapped awake. I still remembered what happened. The usual fire nightmare. The two new ones. The burning village and the one where Shredder killed everyone I cared about. I felt tears sting my eyes. I looked up and saw Raph. I hugged him tightly, and cried. I thought I had lost him forever. "Kayla, it's okay. It was just a nightmare," he said. He was the only one besides Bradford and Master Splinter who knew about the same nightmares I've been having nearly all my life. "No it's not okay Raph," I sobbed, "It wasn't just the fire this time. It was different." He looked at me with great concern. "What happened in the dream," Raph said as he hugged me gently.

I looked up at him and sniffled. I took a deep breath, and told him. "Well, it was the fire dream first. You know how I'm usually in the fire by myself. Well, I wasn't alone this time. I saw two other people, but their faces were obscured. Next thing I knew, the house was gone. I was in a clearing. I thought I saw my parents, but it turned out to be Shredder. He told me there was no hope, and he dragged me to the top of a hill. I looked down and saw a village burning. There were screams just like the ones in the fire dream, but they were louder. The dream changed again, and I was in a dark room. I saw everyone I cared about, and then..." I burst into tears again. Raph hugged me tighter. "It's okay. No matter what happens I'll always be here for you," he said. He wiped the tears from my eyes, and hugged me again. I took another deep breath, and continued, "Shredder was holding onto me again. He made a signal, and I was forced to watch everyone I cared about die. He threw me to the ground, and told me there was nothing left. He told me there was no hope... I thought I had lost everyone!" I started to cry again.

Raph hugged me and told me everything was going to be okay. He stroked my hair the same way Bradford did when I was little. I heard the others come out. Raph, is everything okay? We heard crying," Leo asked. When they saw me, they fired questions at Raph. He looked at me. I nodded, I knew what his eyes were asking. It was time they all knew anyway. I looked up and saw Master Splinter come in. Once he saw me, he knew what had happened. "Go ahead Raphael," he said. Raph nodded, and explained to his brothers what has been going on with me nearly all my life. When he finished, their eyes were as wide as plates. "Oh so that's why we usually find Kayla sleeping in Raph's room," Mikey said. Donnie and Leo glared at their younger brother. Raph and I were completely pissed. "You've been spying on us!" we screamed.

"No! Well not at first..." Donnie said. Raph and I stared at Donnie. He cleared his throat, "Well you see, it was like this. I went to go check on your injuries, but you weren't in your room. I did some digging around and eventually found you sleeping in Raph's bed. I told Leo and Mikey, and we decided to see what you two were up to." I just stared at Donnie. "WHAT exactly did you THINK we were up to!" I demanded. Leo, Donnie and Mikey just chuckled nervously. I had a feeling of what they were thinking. "You think we would do something like THAT! He was just COMFORTING me! I have these nightmares almost every night you know! Bradford did the same thing when I was little," I screamed. They shrank back in embarrassment. "We're sorry," Leo said, "We just didn't know." I nodded, "It's okay. Raph found out the first night I spent here. I just thought you guys wouldn't understand," I said, "And Master Splinter found out when I told him. It's just that... he's like a father to me. I had to tell him."

"Why didn't you just tell us?" Mikey asked. I looked at the ground. "It's just that... I trust Raph and Master Splinter... No offense," I said. They nodded. I know that Donnie knows what I'm talking about. Mikey came up to me, and gave me a hug. I gladly hugged him back. Donnie and Leo eventually came up and hugged me too. "We'll always be here for you no matter what. All of us," Raph said. I smiled. Then something hit me. "Master Splinter, can I show you something? It's important," I asked. "Go ahead my child," he said. I went into my room. I heard someone come in, and I turned around. It was Raph. He came up to me and put a hand on my shoulder, "Are you gonna be alright?" he asked. I smiled.

"I'm more than alright. I just have to show you all something," I replied. I grabbed Lily, (the doll Asami gave to me) and held her close to my chest. I walked back into the living room, and presented Lily to Master Splinter. I also took off my necklace, and presented that as well. "My grandmother gave me these. She said that this doll would help me find my new family. This necklace is my mother's. It was the only thing that my grandmother found in the fire that killed my parents. But I think I found my new family," I said. "Oh, and who is that, my child?" Master Splinter asked."I... I think it's you," I said nervously. Next thing I knew, I was squeezed to death by Mikey. "Yaay! So are you going to live here from now on?" He asked. I looked at him, "Yes and no," I said. Mikey put me down, "But why?" I patted his shoulder. "I might have to go back to Shredder so he won't suspect anything. I want to keep you guys safe," I replied. I snapped my necklace back on. I started to feel better already.

Leo and Donnie patted my shoulder and said everything was going to be okay one last tim before going back to bed. Mikey hugged me one more time and went to bed. It was just me and Raph in the room. I yawned and laid back on the couch. Raph picked me up. "Raph *yawn* I can walk," I said. "I know," he replied. He carried me into his room. I wanted to sleep in my bed though. "Raaaph! My room is down the hall," I groaned. But despite my protests, Raph still put me on his bed. He's lucky that I'm too tired to fight him right now. "I can *yawn* take care of myself," I said tiredly. Raph got in next to me. I crossed my arms. "I'm not a little kid ya know! We're the same age!" I said. All he did was chuckle. I pouted, and he laughed harder. I pushed him out of bed and I chuckled. At least I wasn't too tired to do that. "Hey!" Raph said. "What? I warned you," I said. He climbed back in, and wrapped me up in his arms. "Ha! Now you can't push me out again," he said. I yawned, "Touché Raph. Touché." I fell asleep and dreamed about something different.

KAYLA'S DREAM

I was in the burning house, but this time, there was window. Sadly, there was nothing to break it, not even my fists worked. Suddenly, something broke the window, and saved me. I looked at my hero. It was Raph! He took me to a little clearing, and kissed me.

NORMALPOV

I woke up again. I looked over, and saw that Raph was sleeping. "Best dream ever," I whispered.