This story has been jumping around in my brain forever and it's starting to get on my nerves so alas here you go readers! Oh ya and I have to remind everyone I don't own the turtles XP

It was unusually quiet in the lair. Almost seeming deserted with no soul in sight except for the smallest of the mutant turtles in the orange bandanna. Michelangelo sat in front of the television looking very bored when Master Splinter walked into the space that was their living room. The rat stopped when he noticed his son staring at a blank screen and sitting unusually still considering he was neither drawing, reading nor playing video games.

"Michelangelo…I am not certain in the ways of technology as the rest of you boys but I do believe if you wish to watch the television you need to turn it on," the rat teased his son kindly.

The youngest of his sons only glanced up at him with sad kicked puppy blue eyes that no person with a heart could ever hope to resist.

"Not in the mood Master Splinter…kinda to bummed for cartoons or video games," the young one admitted surprising his father.

Splinter raised an eyebrow at his son's answer before making his way over and sitting beside Michelangelo.

"Please my son, tell me what troubles you?" Splinter asked.

"I just…I dunno…I guess I'm just bored cause none of the bros wanna do anything. A guy can only practice shadow puppets for so long," Michelangelo explained making his father smile.

He had noticed that since April O'Neil had broken ties with the boys that all of his sons seemed to be focused on redeeming themselves by saving her father. However none of them seemed to be wanting to work together to fix the problem. Leonardo only seemed to meditate, Raphael focused on his training, and Donatello only wished to perfect a cure to ail Mr. O'Neil.

Needless to say this left the youngest of the brothers very lonely and it was clear that the boy missed his brothers and April. It certainly didn't help things that the last person Michelangelo had befriended was a temper prone crocodile named Leatherhead who had sacrificed himself to save his sons. At the time the orange branded turtle didn't seem too distraught about it with his brothers there to give him comfort. Then again his son was the most talented of the four of them at hiding his feelings so not to worry his older brothers or his father.

"Sensei, I wish I didn't say anything to April…I know that's lying but if I did then maybe she wouldn't be mad at us," Michelangelo said looking up to his father looking guilty.

It suddenly dawned on Master Splinter why his son was not being as persistent as he usually would when pursuing the attention of his brothers. His older boys had once again taken out their frustration of the situation on the wrong person. Although Michelangelo appeared to be the most carefree and confident of the turtles Master Splinter knew that he was in fact the most sensitive. The orange branded turtle thrived off of positive thinking and motivation from his loved ones. He often took it to heart when people he cared for spoke negatively about him.

"My son, I'm afraid you were born into this world to be an honest person. April may not see it right now but you were a good friend by being truthful with her even if it was difficult to do. Besides she may be angry now but how much more angry do you think she would be later if she found out you had gone along with your brothers and lied to her?" Splinter said comfortingly.

The young turtle gave Master Splinter a small smile before it quickly disappeared and the unnatural frown returned to his lips.

"I wish the bros saw it the same way you do...I think they're all mad at me for pushing our only friend away. Anytime I walk up to them, they just glare and tell me to go away," Michelangelo said with a sniffle.

It broke the rat's heart to see his youngest so depressed but he knew no amount of comfort from him would make his son feel better.

"Do not let your heart be troubled my son. They need space to think about the predicament you have all put yourselves in," the rat said comfortingly as he rested his hand on Mikey's shoulder.

Splinter sat in thought for a few moments before an idea came to his mind. It surprised him that he would even consider humoring the idea. It was something he would have never allowed before, especially for his youngest. However something told him that this choice would lead to something important for Michelangelo. It would also give him a chance to have a 'talk' to the rest of his sons about their behavior.

"Michelangelo I believe perhaps you should have some space away from your brothers as well," the sensei said gently.

"You want me to go on patrol alone?" Mikey asked confused.

"Not exactly my son. You have shown me that out of your brothers you were the one that showed the most responsibility by admitting that you did something wrong and are now being punished for it…perhaps for your wise choices a treat is in order for you Michelangelo," the rat said smiling as his son gave him his undivided attention.

"I noticed that new comic books have been scarce for you since Miss. O'Neil no longer comes to visit us. However she did leave some money in the pizza jar," Splinter explained knowing his son would catch on quickly.

Michelangelo's head shot up like a rocket, his eyes shining brightly with hope that he had heard his father correctly.

"Y-you mean I can go get a comic…from a real store! BRAND NEW!" the teen cried in excitement.

Splinter nodded but quickly regretted his decision when his youngest threw himself at his chest wrapping his arms around his neck saying thank you over and over. Splinter grunted at the sudden weight landing in his lap, Michelangelo had quickly forgot that he was no longer a little boy that could do this without hurting sensei.

"You are welcome my son but if you do not get off me this instant I will change my mind," Splinter said relieved when the weight disappeared as quickly as it came.

Michelangelo quickly ran into his room and grabbed a coat, boots and a hat before grabbing a $20.00 bill from the jar. The young turtle then ran to the layer entrance waiting for his father's approval of his attire before he could leave. Splinter approached soon after nodding in approval of his son's disguise when he noticed the money in his son's hand.

"You took so little my son will that be enough?" Splnter asked his son curiously knowing there was at least $60.00 in the jar.

"Oh ya I'm only gonna get a silver sentry comic and then maybe grab a pizza to bring home," the young turtle replied with a smile.

"Very well my son please be careful and make sure you keep your phone on," Master Splinter said as he took the money from his son's hand and put it in the boy's coat pocket.

Michelangelo nodded before making his way out of the layer to go to the comic book store where April had gone to get his last comic book that he adored.

When the orange branded turtle was out of sight Master Splinter returned into the layer calling for his remaining sons to come into the living room. He watched expressionless as Leonardo, Raphael and Donatello all came into the room looking confused.

"Is everything alright Master Splinter?" Leonardo asked concerned.

"How come Mikey ain't here?" Raph asked looked around for his prankster of a little brother.

"He is why I have called you out here my sons. Care to explain why Michelangelo is feeling guilt over being honest with Miss O'Neil?" Splinter asked looking very unimpressed with his sons.

'Uh oh' all three teenagers thought fearfully knowing they were in big trouble.

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Stewart the comic book guy had seen a lot of weird looking people come in and out of his store but this guy took the cake. Never in his life had he ever seen somebody so covered up in his life, especially on a night when it was so warm and clear outside.

"Hey kid, you know something I don't? Should I have brought my umbrella or something," Stewart asked referring to the trench style rain coat and floppy hat on the stranger's head.

"Ah nope nothing at all. Skin condition…gotta cover the skin as much as possible," the kid explained making Stewart feel like a bit of an ass.

"Sorry didn't realize," the cashier apologized but the teen shook his hands out.

"No harm no foul dude just direct me to the silver sentry comics and its water under the bridge," the kid replied.

"Just over there where...the ironically silver haired girl is standing," Stewart explained referring to the tiny girl with her back turned to the guys talking.

Mikey nodded before making his way over to the book stand and stared flipping through the comics that were organized in alphabetical order.

"Got it, got it, got it…" Mikey mumbled to himself as he went through the colourful comics until his eyes fell on what he was looking for.

"NEED IT!" he shouted pulling the comic out triumphantly.

However Mikey quickly noticed that there was another hand on the comic and the turtle looked over to a pair of bluish grey eyes. The silver haired girl was looking unsure about what to do when she saw Mikey's hand on the comic.

"Uhh," she managed to say before Mikey sighed and let go of the comic.

"You take it just don't freak out ok," Mikey whispered as his face became exposed to the girl before he started to walk away.

'Just my luck no new comic and I got caught' Mikey thought to himself annoyed.

He had his hand on the door when he heard tiny footsteps coming towards him and then a voice blurted out, "PIZZA!"

Mikey turned to Stewart who looked confused before turning back to the girl who was holding the comic book protectively in her sun kissed hands.

"Uhh DUMPLING!" Mikey replied not knowing what else to say.

"No, that's not what was meant…umm….let this one try again…do you like pizza?" the girl asked in a shy voice.

"That depends…whose asking?" Mikey asked suspiciously.

"This one is," the girl replied simply.

"Who?" Mikey asked completely lost.

"This one," the girl repeated pointing to herself.

Michelangelo and the comic book guy stared at her strange both silently agreeing she wasn't making any sense at all. The girl took a minute to find her words before she looked ready to speak again.

"I-If you want to of course…would you like to read comics and have pizza?" the girl asked feeling more confident as she spoke.

"You wanna hang out with me?" Mikey asked sounding pleasantly surprised.

The girl smiled brightly and nodded her head enthusiastically before opening her messenger bag and showing Mikey the comics she had in it. Mikey was almost drooling at the girl's collection of silver sentry comics before looking up at her giving the girl a smile.

Stewart smiled as he watched the interaction between the strange pair before he cleared his throat to get their attention.

"If you two wanna hang out here that's fine with me. There's a table at the back of the store…but you better being me back a slice in exchange," Stewart said enjoying the idea of being a nerdy match maker.

Mikey was beside himself with excitement and quickly agreed before he grabbed the girl by the hand and together they ran out of the store to the pizza place down the street.

"You are excited to umm…hang?" the girl asked as they ran.

"Are you kidding I haven't had a friend in a while…that must sound kinda pathetic huh?" Mikey said slowing down to a walk but not letting go of the girl's hand.

"No," the girl replied quietly squeezing Mikey's hand in return.

The turtle smiled as the pair walked in silence ignorant to the stares they were receiving as they made their way to the pizza parlor. Mikey was reluctant to say anything else but this whole thing just seemed too good to be true and he needed answers. Just before they got to the store he pulled the girl into an alley way. The tiny girl looked around their surroundings before looking back at Michelangelo looking extremely confused.

"Excuse me but…this is not where pizza is sold," the girl said.

Mikey stared at her for a minute before he burst out laughing at the idea of pizza being sold in the alley before shaking his head at her.

"No, I just needed to ask you something before we go to the store. It's kinda bugging me so…" Mikey explained but trailed off trying to find the right words.

"Why did you say you wanted to hang out with me all of a sudden?" the turtle finally blurted out.

The girl seemed surprised by the question at first looking a little taken aback by the bluntness of the question. For a moment Mikey thought he opened his big mouth at the wrong time again.

"This one saw your face…," she answered after a few minutes.

"Well I am adorable," Michelangelo replied giving the girl his best smile.

The girl chuckled as she shook her head before she said, "Not your appearance silly your expression. You looked as though you needed a friend as much as this one did…is that selfish?"

Mikey thought about it for a minute and smiled before he decided to take off his hat and jacket after making sure the coast was clear so he could be seen properly.

"Nah I'd say that's pretty unselfish, I'm Michelangelo by the way but call me Mikey," the teen said.

"Maya," the girl replied with a smile.

"Well Maya since you got the comic I'll buy the pizza. Next time we'll switch ok," the turtle said holding out his hand.

"Deal," Maya replied copying Mikey by holding out her hand not getting the idea of a handshake.

"Not from around here are you?" Mikey asked when he noticed the strange action.

Maya just shook her head innocently making the turtle smile before he showed her how to do a high five. After he quickly got dressed again the new friends made their way to the pizza store.

The pair then promptly returned to the comic book store where as promised gave Stewart his slice of pizza in exchange for the table at the back of the store. Maya and Mikey barely even spoke as they ate their pizza and read their comics in a comfortable silence. It wasn't until Stewart had come over and told them the store was closing that the pair realized how late it was.

"Oh man I'm probably gonna be in trouble when I get home. I was supposed to be back hours ago," Mikey said checking his T-phone to see he had several missed calls from his family.

"This one also needs to get back home…Isla will be worried," Maya replied as they walked out of the store.

Outside the closed comic book store, the fun loving turtle found himself in a dilemma of sorts. He knew he should get back home sooner then later but he also wanted to hang out with this new girl some more. Suddenly an idea came to him and a smile spread on his face.

"Hey Maya…can I walk you home?" Mikey asked feeling brave.

A smile lit up the girl's tanned skin before she replied, "you already have…home is the apartments beside the comic book store."

Mikey's jaw dropped when she told him that making the girl giggle at his silly expression.

"You live beside the comic book store?! Dude you officially have the coolest house in the entire world. JEEEAAAAALLLOOOUUUUUUSSS," Mikey said enviously.

"It is small but it is a good home. Where is your home? Is it far?" the girl asked curiously.

"Well kinda but I can't really tell you where it is exactly. Ya know stranger danger rules and all that," Mikey explained.

"Anyway you should go home. It's been fun Maya," the turtle added ready to jump into the shadows when the girl suddenly grabbed his hand to stop him.

"You will come back won't you?" Maya asked looking a little sad.

Mikey just grinned at her confidently before he replied, "well duh how are we supposed to eat pizza and read comics if I don't show up?"

"How will this one find you?" Maya asked excited to see her new friend again.

Mikey thought about it for a minute before diving into Maya's pocket and pulled out her phone earning a surprised squeak from the girl. Mikey gave her a funny look after hearing the strange noise but immediately started to chuckle.

"Aww that was adorable," Mikey cooed.

"Stop teasing and return this one's phone," Maya replied trying to look annoyed.

Mikey rolled his eyes as he quickly typed his number in the girl's phone and sent himself a text so he could have her number as well.

"You are no fun Miss Maya. I can already tell," Mikey said handing the girl back her phone with a mischievous look on his face.

As Maya chuckled and put her phone back in her bag Mikey suddenly had a mischievous look on his face. The turtle poked her side one more time releasing another squeak from the girl before darting off down the street to get to the alleyway.

"That was rude" Maya called after the giggling boy.

Mikey turned and tipped his hat to the girl with her arms crossed trying to look upset with the mutant turtle but she was failing miserably.

"Be safe going home," she said before turning to leave up to the apartments.

"I'll message you when I get home promise!" Mikey replied before he disappeared into the shadows.

As Michelangelo made his way back home he thought about his night with a huge smile on his face. He wasn't really sure how it happened but one minute he was feeling lonely and now he was on top of the world after talking to Maya about comic books. It was a strange night but the orange branded turtle had to admit he was definitely okay with it.

Alright folks that's all for now! Please review and tell me what you think I love hearing from people :)