Is this... IT IS! STORY # 7 is officially up and ready!

You guys... you are really determined little readers, aren't you? I've never seen anyone more persistent then you guys! You all just wouldn't stop messaging me about doing a fanfic on the 2007 movie, would ya? XD

Well, I'll be honest, I didn't really mind the constant messaging. I'm glad you guys really wanted to see this fanfic. So, I'll stop talking so you can all start this off.

For those who don't know, I would read my other stories to learn a little about Arinna. If not, you can still continue to read this story. I've re-explained a bit of how Arinna came into the picture, so I hope you all will give her a chance.

THANK YOU ALL! I apologize before hand for any spelling and/or grammar errors you might find.

The hardest thing for any parent, is watching their child leave. They know it is for the best, and that they can't be there for them forever but… it is still hard.

To not be able to see their smiling faces everyday…

I'll be honest with you all, weird audience in my brain known as Fanfiction Readers… I wasn't prepared. In all my life after meeting Hamato Splinter, I never once gave a thought to what would happen after my children left.

Because well… I never really thought they would leave. I know that sounds weird, and maybe even selfish, but it is true.

Since they are, y'know, giant mutant turtles. It isn't like they can go off to college or anything. So I thought they would always stay here in the lair in New York with Splinter and me.

Oh hey, wait a minute… some of you are new, aren't you? You have no idea who I am.

Sorry about that. My name is Arinna. If you want to be technical, my full name is Arinna Kentin. I don't like to be technical though, so please, just call me Arinna. I've never liked my last name.

Anyway, I'm a mother of four and currently living in the sewers below New York City with my dear friend, Splinter.

Yeah, he's a rat.

No, I'm serious. He is a rat.

Oh don't give me that look. I'm telling you the truth. There was this whole thing with mutagen that mutated a rat and four baby turtles and there was a big fight with this guy name Shredder and well… the rest is history.

How did I come into the picture? Well, I found Splinter and the boys in the sewers around 15 years ago. I couldn't leave them so I just… stayed with them.

Anyway, less about that, more about what I was talking about before.

It has been almost a year and 6month since Leonardo, my oldest son left to train in South America. Though I'm not sure why he chose there of all places to go to.

Not saying I think his choice is bad or anything, I'm just… I guess I would have just preferred if he stayed here, in New York.

Watching him go… it was the hardest thing I've ever had to do in my life.

By Splinter's order though, Leo had left quickly, almost without a word. I honestly wasn't ever sure if Leonardo and Raphael had even said good-bye to each other. I hoped they did.

I remember the night he left was quite, no one truly knowing what to say.

Donatello was to be put in charge in Leonardo's absence, and he looked nervous to do so. Leonardo had placed a hand on his shoulder, telling him he would do fine. Those words seem to comfort Donnie a bit.

Mikey was blabbering on and on about how Leo had to get him souvenirs.

Splinter must have said his good byes back at the lair, for he only sent Leo a nod, and a pat on the back. That seemed enough for my oldest though as he finally made it to me.

I didn't want him to leave. But then again, what parent truly wants to send their child out into the world alone. I had to though. He knew what he had to do, and I wasn't going to slow him down.

Doesn't mean I wasn't upset about it. Last week when Splinter told me Leo was leaving by his orders… I was so mad. I honestly haven't spoken to Splinter since. My brain is telling me that Splinter must have a reason for doing this. That is for some great good.

But my heart… my heart just won't stop hammering, telling me this will bring only pain and trouble to the family. I want to believe in Splinter's choice though. I also want to believe in Leo's choices, since he was the one who agreed to go. So I am holding myself back, trying to keep a smile on my face… for him.

Pulling a small smile onto my face, I smiled at my oldest son, pulling him into a tight hug.

"Train hard." I whispered into his ear.

"I will. I promise." He whispered back, his voice strangled, as if he had to force it out. When we pulled away, Leo turned to his family, frowning.

"…Raph?" he asked, looking around to see if his hotheaded brother was anywhere in sight.

However, my second oldest had never shown up that night. When we saw him the next morning, he did not wish to explain where he had been, or why he had missed his brother's departure.

Nothing Splinter tried would get Raphael to speak, so we left it as it was.

Most of our thoughts were on Leonardo anyway.

The original plan was that Leo would spend half a year down in South America, and then return. Half a year. Six months. I could pull that off. I could push through that, sure.

However, when the 4 month marker rolled around, Splinter received a single letter from Leo, explaining how he didn't feel ready to return, and would stay where he was for a bit longer.

A little bit longer changed into months, and eventually, an extra year. An extra year… was much harder to push through.

The family struggled to get by, all of us choosing different ways to spend out time with his absence. Since Leo was gone, the boys training had slowed down. There weren't many enemies on the surface as there once was. The Foot was gone, and the only problems there seemed to be were minor thieves. Nothing big.

So Donatello and Michelangelo got jobs to help support me with the family.

Don become a member of Tech Support, while Michelangelo got into the entertainment business.

He was this cute little party entertainer. He was so cute in his little turtle mask! Honestly, when he came home telling my what sort of job he got, I laughed my head off! I mean, I never would have thought he would have gotten a job where he dressed up as a Turtle when he himself is a turtle! It was too cute!

Raphael though, he stayed up later into the night. I'm not sure what he was doing, but he's begun to stay out all night long, and sleep all day.

I worry that what he is doing is dangerous, but then again, when was this family ever perfectly safe? If Leonardo was still here, I'm sure all three of them would be out in the city right now, fighting bad guys anyway.

Splinter continued on with his normal schedule. Training himself, and meditating within his room. And of course, there were his soap opera shows. Heh, he always loved those. He even has me hooked on a few!

Oh, and what of me? Well, the normal things I suppose. I clean, cook, get lost in my own thoughts, and try to keep everything in order the best I can. With Leonardo absent though, and our home growing more and more quiet, I had to find other things to keep myself occupied.

I tried to completely immerse myself in my training. It worked at first, but it could never truly fill the gap I felt in my heart. I needed something to get my thoughts off my chest.

I ended up calling up an old friend of mine named Nicole. She worked some things together and she got me a job.

So um… yeah, I sort of… started my own radio station. That's right, you heard me correctly. I run a Radio Station.

…I see those looks, don't deny them! You're probably laughing! Aren't you! Well stop it! It is actually a very great station.

It is basically like I'm a talk show host. I get all sort of calls in and requests to play songs. My main station is at Nicole's Auto shop. She was kind enough to turn one of her rooms into a sound booth for me to use.

I usually play songs made by those bands that aren't well known and trying to get popular.

It is great. I can easily get my feelings off my chest and try to help others along the way.

The audience I have is super nice too, and very supportive. I think they like my station because they can get out their problems as well.

They even helped me a few months back. When… Well, this is what happened…

About 6 months after Leo left to train, when he was suppose to return, he sent Master Splinter a letter; explaining how he wished to extend his training time.

We were all shocked by this, but couldn't convince him to come back. Though Raph said he was glad not having Leo around… I think he was most hurt by this news.

After a few more weeks, Leo sent his last letter to me, as a sort of explanation to what he was going to do.

Dear Mother,

I'm apologizing for how long it took for this letter to reach you. To be honest, I wasn't sure how to go about writing it. So I thought I should just say what is on my mind.

How are the guys doing? From your last letter you said that Don and Mikey found work? You didn't say what it was they was doing, but I can only imagine Mikey is doing something that only 'the great Michelangelo' can do.

I also hope Master Splinter is watching out for his cholesterol. Donnie said that it had gotten a little high lately from cake. I guess you guys have been having a lot of parties or something.

I haven't heard from Raph in a few months. He probably doesn't want to talk to me. I just hope he is at least trying to stay out of trouble.

I hope you are doing okay as well. Sorry I'm not there to help you keep things in order. Hopefully the guys aren't driving you crazy or anything.

There had been a change of ink after that. It was as if Leo had stopped writing the letter for a few days before he continued. The next part, I wish he had sent in a different letter. Or perhaps, never sent at all.

I'm sorry Mother. I know I said that I would be back months ago, but I have something I need to do here. I know Splinter and you understand, because you always do. I just hope the guys will too.

I have a lot on my mind, and much I have to do. I'm not sure when I will be able to write next. Perhaps not at all. So just in case this is most likely my last letter I send you for a long while, I just wanted to say, thanks for everything.

I'll train hard, and try to get back home soon. I wont fail you.

-Leonardo-

We haven't heard a word from Leonardo since. I worry that he may be in danger, or worse, but Splinter says I should believe in our son's return.

I do believe in him.

I just worry about what his absence will do- no, what it will continue to do.

It has torn a large gap between the family.

Just yesterday though, for the next two weeks, April explained how she would be heading down to South America for work. She promised to search for Leonardo while she was down there.

South America is a very big place. I hope she finds him.

AND WE HAVE FINISHED CHAPTER ONE! WAHOO! I hope you all enjoyed this chapter!

I feel that if Arinna did anything else with her life she would either become a kindergarten teacher, run her own radio station, or become a nurse. One of those XD