Hey guys! Time for another chapter, meaning another date for Mikey! I'm happy to see that the story is still as fun for you guys as it is for me. There's so much more fun to be had and the service isn't even complete yet! Speaking of complete, let's complete this author's note after some reviews.
duskrider: Thanks! I figured that Mikey would take this carefully but also do his job as a hidden defender of New York. He did make quite the mess though, lol!
UltimateAvengers: I'm glad that you enjoyed it! The underground part was definitely a hint and a big narrower, if you know your locations and series.
djinn: I'm glad that you enjoyed it in spite of not knowing the character. Mikey is indeed a hero in many senses of the word. That is a rather interesting choice so we'll see if you're right.
That looks like everyone so let's get started! I don't own TMNT or any of the series that show up here. I do own original characters, items, concepts, and anything else that pops up unless stated otherwise.
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"Talking."
'Thinking.'
"YELLING!"
"Author/Guest/High or demonic entity talking. Also, big twist at the end of a section."
"AUTHOR/GUEST/HIGH OR DEMONIC ENTITY YELLING!"
"Whispering."
"Author/Guest/High or demonic entity whispering."
September 15, 2012
New York City, New York
The Hamato brothers entered the lair, Mikey immediately moving to rate the failed date he had. The older trio moved to lounge in the living space, feeling a need to take a break after the action they saw. Karai ended up sitting next to Leo, the leader of the guys having to fight the parts of his instincts that were still riled up. He decided to turn on Space Heroes to pass the time, though the spectacles of space were less interesting than the girl next to him. He had to clench his teeth as a tray of baked goods and tea was set out on a rather new looking table by Splinter.
"I trust that everything turned out as intended," greeted the rat master. "Was the young woman as dangerous as we perceived?" Donnie sat up, taking a bite of pastry before swallowing.
"Way worse," huffed the genius. "Ring Ring, her actual name, was a total diva and she tried to use her influence to get her way. Whenever she stopped getting her way she would mumble 'I'm too perfect to be angry' to herself. It's when she got really mad after Mikey pointed out her makeup made her look like a clown that she changed forms, revealing her magical power and destructive capabilities. By the time we were done fighting her, the building didn't have a roof anymore."
Hamato Yoshi frowned, stroking his beard a bit as he nodded his head as Donnie continued. "We definitely need to up our training and our gear if we're gonna deal with more of these people. Magic, super powers, Vampires, high tech that Stockman couldn't hope to compete with, and we still have to deal with the Foot and the Kraang. There's so much that we don't know about and-" Leo held up his hand, taking a moment to breathe.
"What Donnie's trying to say is that this service has put the world at large in a more exposing light," stated the blue wearing turtle. "If we're going to continue protecting New York and helping others, we have to prepare for dangerous people that are beyond what we've fought before." Their master nodded, a small smile on his face.
"A wise observation," complimented the man. "We must remain vigilant and prepared, yet it is also wise to know when to rest so that the mind and body may recover." Raph raised a fist in the air, groaning a bit.
"Here-here," huffed the hothead. "Normally I'm ready to jump in and bash heads but now I'm feeling that rest part." Mikey poked his head out, grinning a bit.
"Yo dudes!" cried the orange wearing turtle. "Oh, hey Master Splinter. Anyway, I've got another confirmed non-human! Come check it out!" The group began to make their way over, watching as he displayed the screen to them, carefully scrolling through it.
Username: KraahoGirl101
Age: 15
Gender: Female
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
Weight: 110 lbs (50 kg)
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Non-Human: Xeno
Species: Kraaho/Human hybrid
Homeworld: Earth
Current Residence: Undertown, Bellwood, Pennsylvania
Physical Description: Pinkish-red hair, purple eyes, light pink skin with two purple markings on my cheeks, and large whitish protuberances where a human's eyebrows would be. Always seen wearing a tiara with a diamond-shape at the top, a purple jacket with white fur collars and cuffs, pink stockings, and purple snow boots.
Personality: I'm a passionate and adventurous person who loves exploring new places and learning about different cultures. I'm deeply connected to my roots and value tradition, but I also have a modern and open-minded outlook. I'm kind, empathetic, and always ready to lend a hand to those in need.
Likes and Interests: I enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and exploring the hidden corners of Undertown. I'm a fan of cultural festivals, music, and traditional crafts. In my downtime, I love reading about alien species and their histories, cooking fusion dishes, and spending time with friends and family.
Type of Person I'm Looking For: I'm looking for someone who is open-minded and appreciates diversity. A sense of adventure and curiosity about the world (and beyond) is a must. I'm drawn to people who are kind, empathetic, and have a strong sense of justice. If you value tradition but aren't afraid to embrace the new and unexpected, we'll get along great!
The blonde turned around in his chair, a big smile on his face. "Not only is my date a non-human, but she's in a city that's only a little under two hours away by car! I can zip there quickly, have my date, and be back in time for patrols! Isn't that great!?" Leo looked towards Donnie, an unsure look on his face.
"I don't know,' argued the leader. "What even is Undertown?" The genius began to search with his T-Phone, only to shake his head.
"I'm finding nothing on it," argued the genius. "Not even a general location." Mikey looked towards the screen again, smirking as he saw a notification with a link.
"Well, let's see what this link from the service tells us," stated the childish dater. He pressed the link, missing how the edges of his computer turned black while having green lines. An information brochure quickly appeared, alien creatures of different kinds displayed on it. "'Undertown, a haven for Aliens that seek a better life in the galaxy. Founded by the Earth division of the Plumbers, many are invited to come and set up shop on the planet with some of the most sought out food in the galaxy.'"
He then hummed, looking more and more into the information. "Looks like there's a lot of cool things there. I keep finding all these neat places that we can go and do stuff in. Talk about a neat vacation spot or a place to buy alien tech from without looking weird." Donnie's eyes sparkled at the idea, causing him to hop up and down on his toes a bit.
"All that technology just a few hours away… If I can get you a lot of money could you-" Raph noogied the genius, a smirk on his face.
"Do it on your own time, Donnie," laughed the red wearer. "You could always go with-" The sound of footsteps caught the group's attention, causing Raph to release his smart brother.
"Hey, guys!?" cried the voice of April. "We're here!" Donnie gasped, feeling his heartbeat increase as the hot feeling hit him again. He suddenly ran through the lair, not stopping to look at April as he struggled to get the door open. Karai was the next one out, noticing the slight blush that April started to have growing on her cheeks.
"Let's just say Mikey had a bit of an exciting time that led to some instincts popping up in the boys," stated the cool girl. She also noticed Casey, waving at him. "Trust me, Leo's been having to control himself a lot around me. I might just reward him if he keeps behaving~." Leo groaned as he tried to follow Karai out, only for Mikey to zip out with a grin.
"Hey dudes!" cried the hyperactive turtle. "Sorry we didn't talk much yesterday but I had to take down someone that was abusing the service tonight." Casey huffed, nodding his head.
"Sounds better than the date I had tonight," stated the hockey player. "Yesterday I got one of your dates, Mable, and she was pretty neat if a bit lost in her own world. Tonight though? Let's just say her username was Icky Vicky for a reason. The girl only joined because she was trying to get with some Chip guy that joined the service and didn't even have any interest in me."
Casey suddenly grumbled to himself as he scratched the top of his head. "What's weird is that reviews were mixed but they felt pretty natural. Some people liked her nasty personality while others thought she was more of a Creepy Vicky. One thing's for sure, she's gonna be my first one." Mikey winced at this, shaking his head.
"Sorry to hear that dude. At least yours wasn't some crazy magic chick that destroyed everything in her path whenever she got angry." April's eyes widened, clenching her fists.
"What!?" cried the redhead. "Are you okay?" The orange lover laughed, folding his hands behind his head.
"I had the guys and Karai with me so I was fine, but she did destroy the roof of the restaurant we had to fight her in. I definitely rated her at one but I don't think she'll be on the service much longer. If you get a date with ' ' from Sooga Village then just reroll it, dude." Casey's eyes slowly widened as he gulped, quickly pulling out his phone. He quickly fumbled through something, eventually sighing in relief as he wiped sweat from his brow.
"Thanks for the save. I would have either had to go out with her after a bad date like yours or be sitting at the place with no one coming. I can get behind a strong chick but strong and crazy just aren't my style. Hoping my next one will be better than the last one." Mikey sighed, nodding his head.
"I feel that. I went from a bad date to a top 10 to a one in just two days." April looked between the group, a small smirk on her face.
"I gotta take care of something real quick," stated the redhead. "I'll definitely be hearing more about that ten later, Mikey." As this was said, Donnie could be seen furiously working on machines and chemical formulas in order to distract himself. Any time he would think about April in this state, he tried to drown it out with his work on a project. He nearly fumbled a beaker when someone opened the door to the lab, gulping as he shook his head.
"I forgot to lock that!" cried the genius. "Could you please lock it behind you? I-" He took a whiff of the air as he set the beaker down, quickly recognizing the perfume that filled the air. He slowly turned around, noticing the smile on April's face.
"Well, aren't we excited? I think I could use a bit of help with some 'physical' studies, if Dr. Donnie is interested." The emotions in the scientific turtle's mind and the growl that escaped his throat told the empath all that she needed to know as her shorts hit the floor.
The Next Day
Bellwood, Pennsylvania
The sun shined on yet another cityscape, the city of Bellwood being abuzz with busy people. There were more home areas than the actual city, though that didn't detract from the number of businesses there. A large pipe near the outer edge of the city rested in a no-entry zone, a few strange symbols graffitied on the inside. An orange blur zoomed into the area, causing a slight wind tunnel as electricity lit up the trail behind him. Mikey maneuvered around the area, following the directions the link gave him.
"'Go in the big pipe on the northeast side' it said," huffed the humanoid turtle. "Yeah, it's really easy to pick that out of FIVE different pipes! Maybe mention which one! I better not be late!" He tucked into his shell as he spun through a water area, skipping across the surface as he unfurled on the other side.
The turtle skidded to a halt as he saw a light, his eyes widening at the sight before him. "Whoa." The space before him was a vibrant and bustling city, several areas displaying a mix of cultures and technologies from across the galaxy. The city was characterized by its eclectic architecture, blending futuristic designs with more rustic, alien elements. Bright neon lights and holographic advertisements illuminated the streets, creating a colorful and lively atmosphere.
He chose to run normally through the city, seeing several different districts that had their own unique feel. He noticed a building with armed soldiers coming in and out of it, the attire matching what he saw of the law enforcement agency known as the Plumbers. He soon spotted the area he was set to meet in, skidding to a halt as he entered human form. He was wearing a black jacket over an orange tank top, having been requested to wear light clothing. He adjusted the button on his shirt before hearing a giggle nearby.
"You know, you can be who you are here in Undertown," commented a girl's voice. Mikey turned around, spotting the girl that the service described. She wore the correct badge on her jacket, confirming her identity. "MCMikey, right?" The ninja chuckled a bit, rubbing the back of his head.
"Yeah, but you can call me Mikey. I figured I'd put the human looks first because not a lot of ladies would get a good first impression from what came first." KraahoGirl101 smirked, shaking her head.
"That's a shame. I think he's rather cute." Mikey's smile turned into a smirk, having gotten used to someone proving him wrong. "I'm Ester." The hidden turtle quickly pulled the flowers he had retrieved from the botanist out, quickly reminded of the warm feeling they gave off.
"Sorry if I'm a bit late. The service didn't give good directions." Ester happily took the plants, holding them close and sighing.
"You're actually earlier than I thought you'd be. Even if you were a bit late, these Fire Blooms are worth the wait. The Kraaho live on a hot planet so Earth is actually really cold, even for a hybrid. Anyway, I'll lead you to the place the service is set up for us. I recommend being who you are for the full experience."
Mikey quickly followed behind her, changing back into his true form while keeping the outfit for decency. The building was rather open, save for a large cooking station in the center. Aliens of different shapes and sizes could be seen amongst the tables, a few giving him odd stares that made him feel awkward. He looked forward to see what looked like a normal human standing at the front, though the individual had stripe marks on his face. The guy smiled as he nodded his head.
"Welcome to Pakmar's Hot Quisine," greeted the man. "And yes, it's actually spelled with a 'Q'. I get that a lot. Anyway, how many for the table?" Ester smirked, tilting her head.
"Two. I figured the pins would be a bit of a clue but I know Daranoids don't usually read out of preference." The server's eyes suddenly popped out of his head, Mikey nearly falling back as the eyes seemed to focus on their pins.
"Ah! The Project Aphrodite daters! The boss has been going non-stop about the service. Any table in particular?" Mikey stood straight, trying not to be offensive as his date pointed towards the cooking station.
"As close to the grill as possible. I can take the heat." The man nodded as he walked out from behind the podium. Instead of legs, however, he had the lower half of a slug. Mikey grinned, quickly following behind his date once more.
"This place is so cool! You don't see a lot of space visitors back in New York so this place is really exciting." Ester looked back at him, holding her hands behind her back.
"You know, you can just say aliens. 'Xenos' has been growing popular but it's a moniker everyone's been nulled to." The tourist chuckled a bit, nodding his head as he sat on the opposite side of the table from her. He could feel a good amount of the heat from the machine, making him wonder just how hot the girl liked things. A blue humanoid creature suddenly blitzed over, tapping on a tablet with an impatient frown.
"What-can-I-get-you?" questioned the blue woman. "Appetizers-something-to-eat-anything? Don't-be-a-slowpoke. I've-got-other-tables-to-work." Mikey hummed, realizing that he was hearing the woman where Ester was having trouble.
"She's asking us what we want to start off with," relayed the mutant turtle. Sparks zipped off him lightly as he looked over the menu, quickly smirking. "Posidion-calamari-fried-as-the-appetizer. I'll-take-a-Rocket-Cola. How about you, Ester?" The Kraaho girl smirked at the look of shock on the fast girl's face, closing her menu.
"Hotrock Tea," stated the halfbreed. "Extra hot." The waiter huffed before speeding off quickly, leaving the duo to smile at each other. "I don't think I've seen many earthlings talk at super speed, let alone to the pace of a Citrakayah." Mikey leaned back a bit, his arms resting behind his head.
"Well, let's just say a dragon spirit liked how I helped his favorite person and gave me this awesome speed. Still, speed doesn't make me better than anybody else. Sure, it's super cool, but you can't exactly go around as a walking talking turtle and think your powers are going to make everyone like you. My sensei made sure to drill that into my head before he let me keep going after I used up my break to get used to all this." Ester hummed, pulling her hood back to let her hair loose.
"You don't see a lot of people being so nonchalant about gaining power. I know a few guys that could learn a thing or two from you." The turtle immediately sat up straight, doing his best to better display his interest.
"So, you mentioned a lot of fun stuff in your profile. I gotta start with the cooking fusion dishes part. I didn't think there'd be anyone else that likes to do that kind of thing. I got the idea when a blind old man at a Japanese restaurant made me and my bros some Pizza Gyoza for helping him." His date matched his lean, humming to herself.
"The cheesiness of Italian cuisine mixed with the texture of Japanese dumplings. Sounds interesting for sure. Coming from mixed cultures myself, I like to study other cultures and sample them in appreciation. All the fusion cuisine has led me to like a few strange flavors of a popular smoothie joint." Mikey suddenly chuckled to himself, rubbing the back of his head.
"Can't be any weirder than the pizza smoothie I tried to make one time." Instead of gaining a disgusted look for his words, he received a cheeky smirk. "...You mean they ACTUALLY have a pizza smoothie!? My brothers thought it was so weird that I stopped making mine the first day of working with it. I-"
The turtle quickly reached his hands out on instinct, taking the food and drinks from the speeding waitress as he set the hot and fresh objects onto the table. "Everything-looks-delicious." The blue alien rolled her eyes, bringing the tablet up again.
"Was-that-enough-time-for-you-to-decide-what-you-want?" questioned the speedstress. "My-break-is-almost-here." Mikey smirked, quickly blitzing over the menu again.
"Spice-pasta-with-garlic-bread-please. Extra-cheese-if-that's-okay." Ester tried to get through her menu as fast as possible, smiling to herself.
"Just a meatball sub please," requested the pink skinned hybrid. The waitress quickly zoomed off, leaving the duo alone again. "Thanks for that, by the way. I usually don't sit where fast aliens work due to how much they value their time." Mikey couldn't help but smirk at the girl's words, nodding his head.
"Any time. Anyway, you mentioned a love of culture in your profile too. I'll admit I'm not the most cultured guy but I can appreciate good music. I mean, every good song tells a story so why would cultural songs be any different." Ester took a moment to sip her drink before quickly nodding her head, a small frown on her face.
"Thank you! My last two dates couldn't get the meaning behind the music when they heard some. I brought one of them to a cultural festival and they thought it was boring. The history of my father's people is boring!? I couldn't believe it and ended the date there, and a good thing too since that ball haired guy just looked at my butt the whole time."
The turtle quickly frowned at this reveal, causing his date's smile to drop a bit. "Sorry. Definitely not a good topic for a blind date. Guess I messed up." Mikey immediately held his hands up, shaking his head.
"Nah dude! I'm just sorry that you had someone like that. I've had my fair share of bad dates, like a girl that wasn't taking the service seriously or a brat that needed to be arrested. You have just as much right to be upset as anyone else." The ordered meals suddenly appeared on the table, the speeding waitress hitting everything at once before running outside.
Mikey picked up a bit of the appetizer, nodding his head. "Let's just focus on the food right now and cool off. Don't wanna let the cooks' work go to waste." This earned him a nod from Ester as they began to enjoy the moment. The conversation seemed to have a lot of the curious and suspicious eyes off of him, leaving the atmosphere all the more pleasant.
The duo eventually left the restaurant, walking together as they took in the sights of the market. Mikey was quick to use some of his personal cash to grab some alien tech for Donnie. As they walked, the two of them shared stories about their lives. The more time Mikey spent with Ester, the closer he began to walk with her. The pink hybrid looked at him with a smirk, amusement clear in her eyes.
"So you and your brothers thought it was a good idea to get your teacher a phone in the shape of a wheel of cheese without thinking about if he could call anyone? That's so adorable!" The turtle giggled at the outcry, rubbing the back of his head.
"To be fair, we were six years old back then. We didn't think of a lot of things, me especially." He received a light shoulder bump, causing him to huff out a laugh. He immediately looked forward as he got a bad feeling, his eyes narrowing. He began to see the small explosion before it could grow too close, forcing him to pick his date up and quickly carry her away before doing so with civilians in the area.
The massive burst finished as the young man slowed down, his eyes narrowing as people began to panic. The first individual to show their face was a woman with pale skin, olive green eyes, black paint on her cheeks and the back of her head, and long red hair that was shaped like five tentacles and had little black balls on the end. She wore a black tight-fitting jumpsuit with yellow stripes on the arms and a pair of black flat shoes. The woman had two of the tentacles wrapped around a man, keeping a hold of him as she dangled him in the air. A floating vehicle began to speed towards her, only for a hulking figure to suddenly get in the way and catch it with a grunt.
He was a man with the same skin complexion as the woman, only he was bald save for the massive toenail on his forehead. His jumpsuit was black with purple stripes, his black fingernails making it look like he lacked actual tips to his fingers. The duo was soon joined by a man with wrinkly pale skin, red eyes with different-sized pupils, and little bits of straight black hair poking out of the top of his head. The outfit of the hunchbacked figure was black with bright yellow stripes on his arms, completing the outfit design of the group. The muscular one tossed the vehicle into a stall as the wrinkled fellow hissed.
"We've got the target," hissed the hunched crook as his missing teeth were on display. "Let's go." Mikey narrowed his eyes, bits of his lightning zipping off him as he swiftly procured some shuriken.
"Ester, get out of here and call those Plumber guys. Sorry if this cuts off the date but it's Ninja Time." He threw the ninja weapons before suddenly taking off in a burst. He got behind the large man and pulled his underpants incredibly tightly, the thumb head's eyes slowly widening from the stretch as the turtle moved on to the next target. He kicked the hunched man in the back before running to be beneath the hanging captive, watching as the throwing stars sliced the hair as intended.
"MY HAIR!" cried the villainous woman. Mikey caught the man before running a good distance away with him. He zipped back as the thumbnail headed man cried out in pain from the snap of his underwear. The hunched man fell forward from the kick that had been dealt to his back. The turtle hero made a few runs around, causing the villain to growl.
"Tennyson!" roared the huffing criminal. He pushed himself up as he spewed caustic liquid from his mouth, barely missing as he melted part of a stand down. Mikey dodged a few more spritzes from the villain before sending him flying into a fruit stand with a kick to the gut. The turtle jumped up and down in place, sometimes shifting which foot was forward. The big guy of the group scratched his head, humming in confusion.
"Hey, that ain't Tennyson," huffed the brute. "Also, ain't toitles supposed to be slow?" He cried out as he was kicked in the face, stumbling backwards from the hit as said turtle landed on the ground.
"That's a vicious stereotype, dude!" cried Mikey. "Now you're really asking for it!" The hair user tried to wrap the boy up, only for him to disappear in almost an instant. He ran behind her, grabbing some of her hair before running as fast as possible around her. Upon finishing his work, the villainess was completely entrapped in her own follicles.
He tucked into himself as he spun around, performing a Shell Dash as he sent the woman flying into a stand where she hung in unconsciousness by the hair wrapped around her. Mikey skidded to a stop, quickly jumping as a large splash of acid was sent his way. The acid spraying man slowly walked out of the fruit stand, snorting before he breathed another shot of the caustic substance. "Watch the shell! You're gonna hurt someone!"
A child suddenly cried out, catching the turtle's attention as he watched a four armed boy fall flat on his stomach. The villain suddenly grinned as he turned towards the kid, taking a deep breath. "STOP!" The turtle was immediately in front of the child before the attack could be launched, pulling out his nunchucks and spinning them at high speeds. The weapons moved so fast that he actually created two small wind columns before the chains snapped on him.
The columns were able to stop the acid in time, actually spreading it out across the ground and sending the attacker flying backwards. Mikey then rushed behind the villain, grabbing the back of his head before slamming him into the ground. "Never, EVER, harm the little guys!" He was about to say something else, only to cry out as a punch to the back sent him rolling across the ground. The thumbnail headed man shook his fist a bit, grunting in pain.
"What is dat thing made of? Guess we'll find out when I smash it open." Mikey immediately stood up, narrowing his eyes as he lowered into a more focused stance. He blitzed forward with a kick, the villain blocking the attack as he skidded backwards. The turtle continued the assault, making the areas of impact start to turn red from the constant strikes.
The hero ducked when a backhand was thrown at him before jumping back as his enemy slammed both fists into the ground. He tucked into his shell as he rolled in place once again, releasing his tension as he sped forward. The brute actually caught the attack as he was pushed back further, the man grunting as the shell spun in his hands. Mikey found himself being slammed into the ground, unfurling with a cough as his shell vibrated. Before his opponent could take advantage of the moment, something long and purple noosed his neck and began to pull him back whilst choking him.
"Get away from him!" cried Ester. The object that was wrapped around the villain's neck was her arm, the Kraaho hybrid stretching her other arm to grab a strong support and pull the brute further back. "Mikey, any time now!" The turtle in question quickly shook his head, pushing himself up onto his hands and knees as he looked forward. He grinned as he suddenly ran to the other side of town, winding up a bit.
"Nighty-night, ThumbHead!" cried the turtle. He ran as fast as he could, beginning to make a small burst of wind behind him. The thumbnail headed villain could only gasp as the fist of the hero collided with the thumbnail on his head, causing it to crack as the man was sent hurtling across the area. Ester let go of him as she watched him fall into a fountain, the man groaning as water poured on top of his head. "YEOWCH!"
Mikey rapidly shook his hand from the pain he felt, Ester looking towards him as he held his fingers together. "And that guy wondered what my shell was made of?" He watched his date roll her eyes, only for the sound of sirens to fill the air. "Um, should we get out of here before… you know?" Ester shook her head in response, a small smile on her face.
"Not unless the Plumbers don't have you in their system or you don't have a form of ID. Otherwise-" Mikey slowly looked away at this, wincing through his teeth.
"Um… Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle that hid away from people all his life growing up. I don't think the service pin counts as an ID." He looked towards the Kraaho girl with a nervous smile, causing her to nod her head.
"In that case, head for the north district and follow the heating pipes. I'll meet you there." The shinobi quickly did as instructed, leaving barely a trace of his existence as he retrieved the shuriken he threw and the broken pieces of his nunchucks. He sped through the area, making a few false paths before finally settling in the area he had been asked to be at. He began to follow the pipes, quickly taking off his jacket due to the rising heat.
"Hot dang. If it gets too hot in here I'll start feeling sluggish." He stopped as he heard something overhead, lowering a bit as he prepared himself. He soon watched someone sling down from the piping, the figure being feminine. He relaxed his stance as soon as he saw it was Ester, the Kraaho hybrid smirking at him.
"Guess we have opposite problems then, huh? Hope that doesn't become too much of a problem." Mikey held up his hands in response, a smirk on his face.
"No worries, girl. This turtle can handle more heat than most." His date smiled at him, quickly beginning to pull him along.
"Great. That means we can do one last thing before the day's over. Come on!" Mikey didn't fight the pull as he ran alongside her, their fingers interlocked. They came upon a rather hot area, creatures very similar to Ester walking around and working in the area.
The further in they went, the more Mikey couldn't help but watch the alien people partake in their culture. Some kids could be seen running around with fake spears and other kinds of 'weapons' while a few men watched over everything. They finally reached a large area with a tall collection of stones, acting as a form of climbing area. "Race ya to the top!" Ester immediately began jumping and stretching as she made the ascent, Mikey grinning at the challenge.
"So that's how it's gonna be, huh?" He ran up the wall at high speeds, needing to watch himself as a few of the rocks could have tripped him up. He finally caught up to his date to where they were neck and neck, the top soon coming about. Mikey took a huge hump off of one of the bigger stones, landing on the top of the pile before rolling onto the next area with a cheer. "Booyakasha!"
He laughed to himself as he helped himself stand looking around at the warm area around him. He then looked up, gawking at the sight of the dome above him. He could see the starry sky above, the nebulae and other aspects being on perfect display. "No. Way." Ester walked to his side, looking up with a smirk.
"A friend of mine owed me a favor, so I decided to use it to have a monitor put in place. I use it to have the galaxy on display while I'm sleeping, but you can put anything on up there." The turtle looked towards her, a smirk on his face.
"It's so awesome!" He then looked around, humming a bit. "So, what did you have in mind when you asked me to come here? Is there another festival going on or something?" He looked towards his date, watching as she smirked at him.
"Not really. I just thought you'd like a place to lay low until your hand isn't hurting as much." She held her hand behind her back, her smirk growing a bit. "You definitely know how to leave a first impression on a girl, you know that? Not a lot of guys are willing to jump into a fight blindly."
Mikey couldn't help but rub the back of his hand while his date grew closer. "You were also rather brave when jumping to stop the kid from being hurt. Kind, empathetic, a strong sense of justice, open minded, curious… You're meeting everything I said I was looking for." The Hamato son crossed his arms, nodding his head.
"It's just the right thing to do." He then grinned as he held his hands up, the right one twitching slightly in pain. "Hey, do you think we could stop by that smoothie place before I leave? I've gotta see what they've got." Ester returned his grin, her hands holding the hem of her jacket.
"Sure, but first…" She slid the outfit piece up off of her body, earning a jaw drop from the turtle as her black tank-top and black short-shorts drew his attention. "You and I are going to take a moment to relax together. Be good and I'll buy for both of us." The ninja pulled at his collar a bit, sweat pouring down his forehead.
"I-I'm fine to pay for it. I might be the guest this time but I like to treat a girl right." Ester then draped her arms around his shoulders, a smirk on her face.
"Trust me, Mikey. Relaxing moments like these are at just the right level to be considered treating me right." The turtle once again found his lips being stolen away, his eyes slowly closing as he held her closer. They would find themselves cuddling in a hammock that acted as a bed, a slight tension in the air that they were trying to ignore. When the time came to leave, the Peanut Butter and Bacon smoothie Mikey bought tasted that much better.
-To be Continued-
Next time on The Many Dates of a Ninja Turtle
A Date with a Dash of Pink
The chapter has now come to a close! Mikey's date was Ester from the Ben 10 series. Shout out to djinn and zzdragon over on FFN for figuring it out. Mikey had an interesting date with Ester here, though there was a bit of an interruption from the Circus Freaks. Luckily, it didn't detract from the overall date, at least from Ester's perspective.
What did you guys think about this date? Is Ester a good match for Mikey? Who will our lovable dork turtle be dating next? Let me know what you think down below and let me know who you think Mikey's next date will be. This is Inkaliber, signing off.
Date Ratings:
Miyako Gotokuji (Bubbles): 9
Marcy Wu: 10
Mabel Pines: 8
DeeDee: 1
Star Butterfly: 10
Jubilation Lee: 8
Katie Holt (Pidge): 9
Shinigami: 3
Cassandra Sandsmark (Cassie): 9
Mavis Dracula: 8
Haley Long: 10
Ring Ring: 1 (Pending Suspension)
Ester: ?