The Travelers Wish (The Wattys 2016)

Chapter 12

I Followed the turtles into the next room over.

It was quite large, and had a higher ceiling then any if the other rooms I'd been in so far.

"I'm gonna let you stand over there and watch, for now"

Leonardo said a bit sternly.

I shook my head.

"Tsk tsk tsk Leo, you don't know me, your not my boss, your not gonna "let" me do anything. That is not how you talk to a women, you need to ask us, not order. I am going to respect your wishes, because I am in your family's house, and your guest, but you need to work on your gentlemanlyness ok?"

Leonardo was embarrassed

Donatello looked just plain shocked that I had said that to Leo.

Mikey and Raphael just burst out laughing.

"Burn bro."

Mikey managed to say

"there is hope for you yet!"'

Raphael said while slapping me on the back or ehh the shell.

"Guys guys, it's ok."

I felt guilty for embarrassing Leonardo

I mean, he doesn't have much experience with girls, the closest thing he has to girlfriend is a semi evil blade wielding, female foot solder who occasionally makes small talk while trying to kill him.

"I'm sorry man, lets try that again."

Still slightly embarrassed but looking a little relived.

He sighed.

"Roxanne, would you like to watch from over there?"

He pointed to an area besides some weights and other equipment.

I smiled at him

"Yes Leo, I would love to watch from over there, thank you for offering."

I walked over and sat on the floor.

My bare green skin feeling the coldness of it.

It was strange, I felt totally at home in this form, not at all awkward like at first, like it had become a part of me.

But then again, recently i find nothing that strange anymore.

I quietly watched as the boys began practicing various ninjutsu moves.

Twisting, kicking and punching in perfect unison.

So deeply concentrated in there practice, they probably forgot I was even there.

I was in so much awe, I mean its one thing to watch it on a screen curled up in your bed with a bag of chips on a rainy night.

It's another to actually watch it.

To hear the thuds as they landed on the wooden floor, the sounds of the tails of their masks whipping against there shells...

"Ok guys, weapons."

Leonardo ordered.

They turned and walked to the equipment area that I was seated in.

"Enjoying the show?"

Raphael asked sarcastically.

I stood up, not containing my cool anymore.

"Oh course, you guys are amazing!"

I said enthusiastically

Releasing my inner fangirl.

They reached for the rack, each turtle picked there personal weapon.