Change: The after effect.

Donnie P.O.V

Ever since I met Ella, our lives had changed. From the moment I stepped into her world. My brothers and I have been able to act more like humans than mutants. Despite being radioactive mutant turtles, we don't get to join the humans in their daily lives. We can't be friends with any human we want, most of them wouldn't accept us. Classified as freaks since as long as I have remembered, at the end I don't blame them. I would probably act the same way if the roles were turned.

Ella and Jewel were different.

Not that April isn't a good friend and isn't good enough. But the only reason we acquainted with her, was because her father was taken by the Kraang. She was scared of us but with nowhere else to go, it wasn't like she had many options. I still remember her reaction time when I caught her so long ago. Along with every human who has ever seen us. Screaming before running away, as if I'm some sort of monster.

With these girls, we aren't monsters. They saw us as people not as freaks. Looking past that, they accepted us. Way before I met April, I made my fateful encounter with her. Right as I thought I was doomed regretting not staying in bed with my brothers that night. She stood heroically in the moonlight, taking away the darkness. She didn't fear me, she worried and was concerned for me. Me and only me. Then Jewel smiled and laughed as if I wasn't so different from your everyday human boy. I was so happy, nothing in this world could replace that feeling I had that night.

Ella was the first one to show me, that's I'm not some monster in a child's storybook.

If I was to take a role I would want to become a knight so I can protect Ella. A princess of such beauty should be protected. I mean it's only right, I mean her eyes are so pretty and... just the thought of her makes me imagine that smile of her. I-it's so c-cute...

" HEY DONNIE! "

My eyes shot open, being totally caught off guard.

Startled I jolted, currently writing in my journal, the sudden shock caused my hand to shoot up drawing a big line over the whole page. I looked down seeing only Ella's name written down countless times. Oh jeez not again! Quickly covering up the evidence hoping no one will know my little secret.

Ever since I have kissed Ella under that mistletoe I have yet to live it down by the guys. Afterwards when we got home from Ella's that night Raph and Mikey couldn't stop laughing and teasing me about it. Soon our great fearless leader joined in, Leo couldn't believe it, saying things like " To think I thought you had a thing for April and dude you couldn't even talk to her."

I can't deny that isn't true. I did like April, but I was just caught up in the moment. She made me a serious mess. I embarrassed myself repeatedly as I tripped over my heels for her numberless times. But after seeing Ella again, my feeling for her florist in my heart.

I know that this feeling of mine is only going to grow and I can't do a thing about it. But to let it run its course.

More than irritated with Mikey for his sudden outburst which caused me to channeled back to the present. I wasn't too busy happy with the pizza-loving moron.

" What is it, Mikey?! Can't you see I'm in the middle of something?" Trying to deceive the fact that I wasn't working. Mikey knew that wasn't the case.

" Yeah of you daydream about you know who. " Mikey teased knowing for a fact he wasn't wrong. Until his t-phone started buzzing. A smile spread firmly on his face as he happily texted no other than Jewel.

From the moment they exchange phone number. The two of them have been texting each other nonstop. Master Splinter even caught him texting during training which was poor thinking on his part. It's clear to us that he's has a little crush on her. He tries to deny it but his burn red blushed face says otherwise in other cases.

Wishing for a little taste of revenge for his little comment earlier. I decided to turn the tables on him. Which only made me smirk as I looked at him, " oh? And who are you texting Mikey? Is it a little you know who?" Getting a little cocky on my part to use his words back on him. I guess I got to him though.

" No one! no one really I swear" He rambled as his face began to fluster.

Raising a brow not buying at all of his bluffs. I sighed deciding the stop the teasing and asks him why he came in again.

" Anyways what did you wanted?" changing the subject.

" Oh yeah! I remember now! I wanted to see if you wanted to go hang out at Ella's and Jewel's place later. " He explained.

" But what about Leo and Raph?"

" Leo and Raph are too busy. So I wanted to see if you wanted to come, you in?"

" Sure. "

" Awesome!" He cheered as he punched the air before his phone started buzzing again. Causing that smile of his to grow even bigger.

Jewel P.O.V

'Whoever loses pays tonite.' I texted to the orange masked brother.

Okay okay

I know I shouldn't be texting in class. It's just something about that turtle is just so irresistible. Maybe it's his cute face or his funny jokes. It's like he always has something to say. It's never a bold moment with him. That's what I like about him. I mean he gets to fight villains and go on patrol. He likes a superhero in a comic book! I wish I could join them, but I'll probably just end up getting in the way.

The stories he tells are still something else though. One time he said he dreamt he fought a pizza monster called Pizza Face and that everyone was a pizza zombie. Though even I have to admit that one seems a bit bizarre. Even for Mikey.

My phone lights up with a new message. Making me feel overwhelmed with enjoy. I read closely,

'Bring it on dudette but don't think I'll going to easy on you'

Typical Mikey he's never willing to lose a fight if it involves pizza. The things he does for pizza. I swear that boy sometimes.

My thumbs dance around the keyboard as I replied 'Game on'

I hit the send button as the school bells ring.

I gather my things and made a dash for the door. Through the crowds of people to my locker.

With everything in place.

I closed my locker and started head towards Ella's locker. Eh, why not just to shake things up for a change.

Ella P.O.V.

No matter what I do Brad never seems to get the hint that I'm not interested. I mean how dense can you be. For some reason, this guy can always find a way to push my buttons. I wish he would just leave me alone.

" Come on babe. Why do you always have to be so mean to me." He whined as I ignored him once again. I just can't deal with him, any girl can is a god.

" A pretty face like yours shouldn't always be a scolding," Brad said.

This guy really ticks me off, I'm not some Barbie doll who he can toy. Why can't he just leave me alone? There's a bunch of girls who are willing throw themselves at him.

"Just go home Brad," I said bluntly.

" You know we still have the project to do..." He reminds me. Of course, I haven't forgotten but I honestly wish I could just ignore it but with my current grade now. That's not an option, note to self, just roll over and hope for death. Out of everyone one name, why did he have to pick mine? I mean out of 25 to 1 chance how in the world did he get that lucky! His lucky is my misfortune go figure. I sighed as I closed my locker.

" Ella!" Jewel shouted, running towards us. Coming up into view. Never in my life have I been happier to see her,

" Jewel!"

Jewel P.O.V

Every day it's the same thing with Ella and Brad these days, Brad has been trying to get Ella to work on a school project with him. She gives him the same lame excuses every time. Claiming she's busy or that it's just not the right timing.

I know she likes Donnie. But Brad also likes her... wait don't tell me is this what u think it is I believe so...

There's a LOVE TRIANGLE. Poor Brad doesn't even stand a chance. I mean after what happened with that mistletoe incident. I think it's clear who has stolen her heart already s A chuckle escapes my lips at the thought.

I get another buzzed from my phone with a new message.

'See you later tonite then little dudette.'

Yui- Hi guys I know it's been a very long time since you seen me

Mikey - You're telling me! You have even changed your name to us you're what yuifiredragneel now?

Yui - Yup but you can call me star still if you like, or yui

Donnie- But what's matter is you came back

Leo - Yeah it's good to have you back we all have missed you even Raph. Though he's too much of a tough guy to admit it.

Raph - it's not like but it's good to see you again Star

Yui - * laughs * It's good to be back * smiles *

Listen up guys I'm going to try and pick up the story as a solo act this time around. So if my poor writing skill shows though I'm sorry! Please don't hate me.

Raph - Yeah she stayed up until 3 am working on this chapter. She worked really hard on this guys so be nice.

Yui - No one needs to know that!

Leo - But it's true

Yui - * sighs * Thanks, guys. Hey, would you guys like to give the preview of our next chapter?

Mikey - I heard Leo and Raph are had more story time in the next chapter.

Donnie - Probably Raph just being the hothead that we all know and love.

Raph - Yeah whatever...

Leo - Next time: the beginning, of our story.

Everyone: We will see you then.