April's POV

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April hurried into the lair. She was worried. She had been visiting relatives in New Jersey with her Aunt for the past week. After telling her friends about this, Donnie made her promise to call every day so they would know that she was alright. He was afraid that the Kraang or Karai will find out about April leaving New York City and come after her. April didn't think that would happen but she agreed anyway, just so she could put Donnie's mind at rest. And she did call every day, and Donnie always answered in his cheerful and relived voice. But that was only for the first few days. For the rest of the week when she called, he sounded so distant…and scared. April kept asking him what was wrong but he always said that nothing was wrong. She called the others but they also said nothing, with a distant and scared voice. Raph didn't even answer the phone.

But now, since she was finally here, she will find out. She will make them talk.

"Hello! Guys? Master Splinter? I'm back!" She called. She saw no one and no one answered. April's stomach started twisting even more with worry. Where were they?

"Oh hello April. How was your vacation?" Master Splinter came out of Donnie's lab with a smile. April breathed a sigh of relief.

"It was fine Master Splinter. But what's going on here? For the last few days when I called…"

"You could tell by the way my sons were speaking that something was wrong."

"Yes. Is there?"

"There was. Raphael was gravely injured by Slash." April gasped. That's why Raph didn't answer…

"Oh my gosh. How is he? Is he going to make it?"

"Calm yourself April. Raphael had us scared for a while but he has pulled through the worst of his injury. He is going to be just fine." April breathed a sigh of relief. Then she got a bit agitated.

"Why didn't they tell me?"

"They didn't want to worry on you on your vacation." April opened her mouth to reply but kept it shut. She will speak her mind to them herself later. First, she wanted to see Raph.

"Where is Raph? Can I see him?"

"Yes, he is sleeping in the infirmary. You can come with me, but I must ask you to be especially quiet." April nodded and followed Splinter into the infirmary. When they entered, April gave a soft gasp. Raph was asleep alright but he wasn't alone. All four brothers were snuggled together on that one cot, sleeping with very peaceful faces.

"They haven't all slept together in a long time. I can't bring myself wake them so they all can go to their own beds," admitted Master Splinter softly. April smiled. She will give the turtles a piece of her mind tomorrow, if ever. Seeing them together like that brought peace to her agitated soul. It wasn't every day that you see such great love and affection between brothers.

And that's it! I am really glad how this turned out! Thanks for all the support and reviews! I hoped you enjoyed the story!