6. Bonds or Death

A few days later Yuki was feeling better and Usagi decided it was time to get her on her feet. He handed her some new cloths. "Dress. I will be waiting outside."

She nodded and he left her. She changed into an outfit similar to his but the sleeves were really short. She stepped outside in her new outfit and her hair pulled back into a loose ponytail. "This will be a short walk. If you feel tired at all just tell me and we will return."

"Alright." Usagi lead her into the busy market place of his village. They met up with one of his friends.

"Afternoon, Gin."

"Usagi." Gin munched on food and talked with his mouth full. "Who's the girl?"

"A friend of the turtles. She was in a fight with a monster and I am helping her."

"You and your code of honor. To much work for me." Usagi laughed. Yuki watched him eat and started to feel sick to her stomach. She place a hand on her stomach and one on Usagi's shoulder.

"Usagi…."

"We'll head back now. Good day to you, Gin."

"Farwell." Gin said with food in his mouth.

Yuki laid back down. "Sorry. The way he was eating…."

"No need to apologize. Sometimes he makes me a but ill too."

Don let out a big yawn. He's been trying to find Yuki now for a week when suddenly. BEEP! B-B-E-E-B-B-E-E-E-P! "Huh?"

The group gathered around Don in his lab. Leo asked, "What is it, Don?"

"I've locked onto Yuki's power. She's finally stopped in a dimension."

"Where is she, Donny?" Mikey asked.

"Is she alright?" Raph added.

"Well, my son?" Splinter said.

"Just a sec. I just about….NO WAY!"

"What?" Everyone yelled.

"I found her! And you aren't going to believe where she is!"

"Where is she?" Raph asked. Don turn to them with a big smile on her face.

"She's in Usagi's dimension."

"Yes!" Raph yelled. "We can go get her now!"

"But how do we get there?" Leo asked.

"I believe I know who can help." Splinter said and they headed to the Battle Nexus. They explained what happened to the Daimio and he agreed to help them. "Good luck my sons. Bring Yuki home."

"Don't worry, master." Leo said. "We will."

They were sent through to Usagi's dimension.

Usagi was sitting outside his hut cross legged and doing his usual meditation. Suddenly the sky opened up and the turtles dropped down right in front of him. "Uh…"

"Could have let us down gently." Mikey said.

"Welcome, my friends." Usagi smiled.

"Usagi." Leo said getting up.

"You have to help us! We need to find our friend!" Raph said in a rush.

"Calm down, Raphael-san." Usagi stood up. "Your friend has been with me this entire time."

"Really?" They all yelled.

"She should be returning from the village soon." Just then they hear talking coming from the hill. Yuki walked up it with some kids from the village.

"You are going to help us tomorrow, right?"

"Of course I will."

"And you'll help us with our booth?"

"Sure."

"Great!"

"Thank you for walking me home. You kids better run along now. It will be getting dark soon."

"Bye, Yuki-chan. See you tomorrow!"

"Be careful walking home and no talking to strangers!" Yuki yelled out her orders and wave. "Sora keep an eye on the little ones!"

"I will!"

"Yuki?" Raph step towards her.

"Huh?" Yuki turned around to see the turtles. "Raph?"

"Yuki…"

"Raph!" Yuki ran over to him, leaped into his arms and cried uncontrollably. "I thought I'd never see you again."

"I'm never going to let you out of my sight again." Raph stroked her hair. "I've missed you."

"Yuki!" Mikey and Don ran over to them and hugged them.

"You're ok." Don said.

"Hi, guys." Leo walked up to them. She smiled at him.

"Good to see you." Leo said.

"Aniki." Yuki reach out and took his hand.

"Come, young one, it is time for your medicine." Usagi said.

"Ok. Come on, Raph." Yuki dropped back to her feet and pulled Raph by his hands. They entered Usagi's hut. Raph sat down with Yuki. Usagi got her medicine and she drank it. Yuki then settled down and leaned against Raph's chest. He happily embraced her and they starting talking.

"Thank you, Usagi." Leo said turning to his friend.

"It was my pleasure, Leonardo-san. She is a very pleasurable girl to be around. I understand why you all are so fond of her."

"Yes. She does have a way of winning over anyone's heart."

"Leonardo-san, may I have a word with you? Outside?"

"Of course." Leo followed him out. "What is it?"

"Leonardo-san I am very concerned about the girl."

"Huh?"

"I can see that she has trouble controlling this power she has."

"Yes."

"She needs help getting it under control. Or…well….I fear for the girl's safety."

"I know. We have figured that out. The only one who can help her is her aunt but there is no way to get a hold of her. Yuki said that her aunt will get a hold of us if needed."

"There is another problem."

"What?"

"If her aunt does come for the girl I am afraid that she will not be willing to go."

"What do you mean?"

"With the short time that I have spent with her I can tell that she is very fond of you all, especially Raphael-san."

"Uh….you know that she…."

"Is in love with him? Yes. Leonardo-san promise that you will get her to go if the time comes. It is for her safety."

"Hm." Leo looked over to the hut. He never thought about it before. Usagi was right. Now that Leo thought about it…..Yuki might not leave if her aunt comes for her. They went back into the hut. The others were happily caring on a conversation. Yuki was about to fall asleep in Raph's arms.

"And I almost got to the final level until a zombie dissected me." Mikey said.

"Mikey, you have been playing to many video games." Don elbowed him in the arm.

"We can beat…(yawn)….the final level together when we get back." Yuki was about a sleep but she was forcing herself to stay awake.

"Sleep if you need to, Yuki." Don said.

"I want to but I don't want to leave you again."

"Don't worry, Yuki. We'll be here when you wake up. I promise." Yuki looked up and smiled at Raph. He smiled back.

"Ok." Yuki laid her head on his chest. Then she whispered low, without knowing it. "I love you, Raphael."

"Huh?" Raph blushed then timidly looked around to see if anyone else heard that. They didn't. Mike and Don were talking while Leo and Usagi just reentered the hut. Raph then looked down at Yuki. His heart started to beat faster as he watched her sleep. He's never felt like this before. He loved her too….but now….it was a different kind of love. Raph was almost scared about this feeling.

Soon the group was standing outside of Usagi's hut. Yuki hugged him. "Thank you. For everything."

"It was my pleasure, young one." Usagi hugged her back. The two pulled apart but he held her hands.

"You will come see me, right?"

"Of course. I promise. I will visit." Usagi nodded.

"Yuki?" The two looked at Leo. "It's time to go."

"Alright." Yuki reluctantly let Usagi go and joined the turtles. She waved to him as they stepped through a portal.

Notes: Hey all, I didn't noticed how many were reading this. Please review so I know and will keep adding chapters!