Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Fanfic Chapter 8

By Hana M Brimeck

I follow the four down to their lair. Huh, doesn’t sink as bad as I thought it would, considering we’re in a sewer. As we draw near I pick up the scent of incense, the sandalwood was a much needed relief to the senses.

“Before we go in…” Leo pauses and places a hand on my shoulder. He looks me deep in my eyes. I can see his deep affection for me. He takes a deep breath, “I just want to give you a heads up, I don’t want you to be caught off guard. Our sensei is a little unconventional.”

“He’s a giant rat!” Mickey pipes up with a big smile.

“Thanks for the subtitle breaking of the news Mikey.” Raph says giving Michelangelo a smack upside the head.

“Subtitle is my middle name.” He says with a smile as he leans over to Donnie, “What’s subtitle mean?”

“It means don’t just blurt things out! It means breaking the news gently so it doesn’t scare her away!”

“Ohhhh.” Mikey leans in close to me, “He’s a giant rat.” He says in a quieter voice. He then gives Donnie a thumbs up and accomplished smile.

Donnie shakes his head, face palms, and sighs.

“Well now that the rats out of the bag” Raph stops long enough to let out a chuckle “Yes, our sensei is a giant mutant rat but I’m pretty sure she can handle it considering she’s never had an issue with us being giant mutant turtles.”

“Fair enough.” Donnie and Leo reply.

“Okie dokie.” Mikey replies with a shrug.

We enter their lair and standing before me is indeed a giant mutant rat with a staff and wearing a kimono. “Welcome to our home.” He bows his head,” I am Master Splinter. My sons have told me much about you. Please come in Aimee, I’ll make us some tea.”

Returning the bow, “Thank you Master Splinter, I am honored to be allowed into your home.” I follow the group into their main living area.

“Why doesn’t one of you give our honored guest a tour?” Master Splinter suggests.

All four pipe up shouting, “I will!” They stop, starring at each other, they then start to argue.

“Well I saw her first!” Donnie says, “And I rescued her.”

“Yea but she likes me best.” Raph says and folds his arms.

Donnie snorts, “I don’t think so Raph.”

Raph lifts an eyebrow and shrugs, “Alright, whatever you say.” Before Raphael and Donatello can come to blows Leo pipes up.

“I’m the leader obviously it should be me.” Leo cuts them off.

Mikey jumps up and down, “Come with me Aimee if you want the fun tour.”

“Why don’t you all show me around, I’m sure you’ll all make the tour exciting.” I suggest.

“The tea is ready.” Master Splinter calls out. “Perhaps later we can show you our home. Please Aimee, come, have a seat.”

I thank Master Splinter, he hands me a cup of tea as I sit. I wrap my hands around the tea cup, breath in the hot steam and let out a long, deep sigh.

“My sons tell me they recused you from an attacker.”

I stare into the tea for a moment before answering “They did, if it wasn’t for them showing up I don’t know what would have happened to me. I’m forever grateful. They’re also quite honorable men. You’ve taught them well, it’s a rare trait to find anymore.”

“I also have been told that my sons are quite taken with you.” I hear 3 cups abruptly hit the table in the background.

Mikey leans into me and whispers, “He’s being subtitle.”

I hear three concurrent face palms followed by sighs.

Master Splinter smiles and shakes his head, “As I was saying, is nice to find allies in this city. My sons trust you and care for you. They cannot, however always be there, which is why I’d like to teach you to defend yourself.”

“That would be awesome! I uh, mean, I would be honored and grateful for the opportunity to learn self-defense from you.”

“Excellent.” Splinter says, “We start immediately.”

As we sit drinking our tea, I find myself thinking, I knew Raph and Donnie had feelings for me but Leo too, I had no idea his affections were that strong, what am I going to do, for the time being I am just going to continue to ignore them, nothing will ever come of it I’m sure.