Raph picked her up and sat himself down on the grass, setting her on his lap.
"It's gonna be ok, Dana," he said.
She was so surprised that Raph just did that she snuggled into his chest and wrapped her arms around him.
"I know Raph, I know," she said reassuring him.
He kissed her head. She looked at him in the eyes and she pressed her lips to his very gently then she snuggled in more into his chest and just enjoyed spending time with Raph in the park. After a while, Raph pulled away and said, "we should be heading back soon."
"Ok Raph, let's go," said Dana now walking away.
On the way back, Raph suddenly grabbed her hand to tell her to stop. He smelled something and it wasn't a good sign.
"What is wrong?" said Dana as she was behind Raph looking over his shoulder.
He took another whiff. "Fire," he growled. "Come on." He led her back to the abandoned apartment, relieved to see that was not where the fire was coming from. "Wait here. I'm gonna go check it out," he said.
"Ok, I will," said Dana. She saw Raph heading towards the building. He went into it and disappeared.
Raph climbed to the roof of the building and looked around. He saw the glow of the fire and ran towards it. Dana was just waiting patiently for Raph to return. She hoped he was alright. He returned about ten minutes later.
"Just as I thought," he said. "The Dragons have taken to the streets already. They just burned down a house. Good thing the family was evacuated in time."
"Oh good. That is a relief. So what are we going to do now?" said Dana looking scared and worried.
"I'd feel more comfortable if you'd stay down in the lair with us," he said. "I had no idea those thugs were going to be out and about so early. That house that caught fire isn't too far from here either." He grabbed an arm. "Come on, we gotta go."
"Oh ok, just do not pull so hard. You are hurting me. So I have to stay with you? Ok," said Dana happily with a smile on her face.
They carefully climbed down and Raph led the way to the nearest manhole. He lifted the hatch.
"Get in, hurry."
"Ok," said Dana as they climbed down into the sewers. They continued to walk down corridors and paths until they came to the lair.
"Raph, where have you been?" a voice asked as they entered.
"Chill, Leo. I was just out," he replied.
Dana quickly hid behind Raph, getting shy now and scared that whoever it was might hurt her.
"Nah, it's nothing to be scared of," Raph said, patting her head. "It's just Leo."
Leo looked at Dana hiding behind Raph. He looked a little different from Raph, but he was still a turtle. He wore a blue mask instead of red and he had twin katanas strapped to his back.
"Hi my name is Dana. It is nice to meet you Leo," said Dana with a smile on her face. She went up to Leo and shook his hand.
He smiled back. "Nice to meet you, too, Miss," he said.
"So Raph, any more brothers you have? I would love to meet them oh and you have to show me your room!" Dana said excitedly.
Raph laughed. "Calm down, calm down. I'll show yah around."
"Ok, awesome!" she said as she followed Raph around the lair. She was amazed as to how ppl could actually live down here.
"Here's my room," he said, putting her things down.
"Wow Raph, it is great. I love your room!" said Dana all happy and excited.
"Uh but uh, where would I be sleeping ?" said Dana blushing.
He smiled. "I'll give yah my bed. I'll be on the couch."