Finding You

It had started out like any other, another typical day for the four brothers. Donnie was working in his lab. Mikey was eating and playing video games and Leo and Raph were fighting about Raphs independence. Most definitely a typical day in the turtle's household.

"You ain't our master!" Raph yelled anger burning in his golden eyes, as his voice echoed throughout their home.

"I am your Leader, and you know that Raphael, so when Splinter is not here, you report to me." Leo shot back trying to not let his anger get the best of him

"That full name shit doesn't work on me and ya know it. I'm a ninja Leo, just like ya. I can take care of myself!" Raph hissed.

"I'm aware that you can but, it's dangerous going out alone and you know Master Splinter wouldn't approve." Leo reminded.

Splinter had gone away on a retreat up to Casey's cabin in northern New York for a month. Leo knew that Raph would take advantage of sneaking out the Lair more than normal because of Splinter's absence.

Leo knew Raph didn't like staying down here all the time, but one of these days he was going to be seen or worse captured by the Foot. He was just trying to protect his brother, why was that so hard to understand?

"You don't know what Splinter would approve of, ya ain't a mind reader Leo! I'm going out and that's that," Raph growled, fed up with this conversation.

Leo sighed and closed his eyes. This argument was giving him splitting headache.

While Leo was distracted, massaging his temples, trying to think of what to say next, Raph moved around him heading for the Lair entrance as fast he could.

Leo spun around hearing footsteps behind him but sighed as he saw the Lair door already closing. Leo through up his hands in frustration and walked to his room, preparing to meditate and think of a good punishment for Raph when he returned.

Raph walked along the sewers, not really going anywhere in particular. He just couldn't stand being cooped up all day long. Sure, their Lair was big, but that didn't mean he had stuff to do. Don had fixed his bike and the BattleShell was fine. He didn't like meditating and video games only entertained him for so long before Mikey started to become unbearably annoying, ranting about his high scores. Raph would have high scores too if the controller was glued to his hand like it was for Mikey.

Raph sighed as continued to walk, knowing he would be punished when he got home. Raph turned the corner to see a mysterious lump lying a couple of feet away. Raph pulled out his Sais, ready to defend himself if he had too. He neared the lump, getting a closer look.

It was... green?

Raph lowered his Sais, as the figure didn't move when he approached. Raph crouched down and rolled the figure over. It was a girl from the looks of it. A mutant girl. A mutant lizard girl. Damn. It's not every day you get a mutant lizard girl washing into the sewers. Raph checked her breathing and pulse. She seemed okay, but Raph wasn't a doctor. Donnie could check her out to see for sure. Raph lifted her into his arms gently and started to walk back home quickly. Maybe this girl could help spice up his life a little bit?