ATFT: The Return

[terran631]

((DISCLAIMER AND ALL AROUND WARNING: Although this RP will take place in the same universe as another, they in no way have anything to do with each other and are completely independent. :D ))


*Dawn breaks over the forum. In the distance you can hear waves crashing along the beach and the birds singing in the nearby trees. We see four figures standing near the entrance to some caves*

Mike: Uh..is this a soap opera or a nature show?

Don: I'm not sure..but if it's what I think it is, I'm worried.

Raph: Damn, least I might actually get to sleep in the same room with my girl this time.

Leo: *sighs* Guess I gotta be single again.

Mike: Where IS everyone?

[Machias Banshee]

*Machias woke up on the couch, rubbing her eyes tiredly. She flipped her tail behind her as she sat up, and looked around the room.*

Man, I am NEVER letting Don cook with Teflon again....talk about screwed up dreams....

[Kali]

*Kali walks out of the cave entrance rubbing her eyes.* Man, guys, I just had the weirdest dream...

Raph: Bet it was Donnie's stew. *snickers*

Don: Hey!

*curls her arm around Raph's, hot cocoa in the other hand.* We'd broken up.

*Raph leaned over and kissed her hair* Forget about it, it was just a nightmare.

[Machias Banshee]

*The smell of cooking wafts through the caves. Machias gives a sniff, and smiles.*

Hmm, Mike must be cooking breakfast....smells realy good right about now....

*She stands up with a stretch, and walks towards the kitchen.*

[terran631]

Mike: *turns* Breakfast. Donnie...stay away from the kitchen.

Don: One more person makes a crack about my cooking...*follows him*

Leo: Looks like things are back to abnormal, I guess.

[Machias Banshee]

*walks into the kitchen, her eyes still blurry*

Mike, you in here? No putting joke dyes into the eggs like last time--

voice: Good morning, Child...

*Her eyes suddenly clear, and she sees Splinter setting hot food on a well set table.*

Woah....

[Kali]

*Kali and Raph filed in behind the others, whispering between themselves, occasionally giggling and chuckling*

[terran631]

Mike: *makes gagging noises at his brother and kali and runs towards the kitchen and the smell of food cooking. He covers Machias's eyes* Guess who?

Don: *comes up behind him* Whoa..sensei..been a little busy?

[Machias Banshee]

*She grinned and took hold of the hands, kissing them gently.*

Morning...



*Splinter looked up and smiled at his students.*

Sp: Good morning, my students. *chuckles* A bit, yes...*walks to the fridge, pulling the juice and milk from the fridge and setting them on the table as well.* Let us just say that last night's meal, though greatly appreciated...was a bit disagreeable last night with a few of us. *Gives Don a reassuring pat on the shoulder as he walks by.*

[terran631]

Don: *face falls* Yeh..thanks Master. *sighs and slides into one of the chairs at the table*


Mike: *grins* You cheated! you're supposed to guess first. What if Id been Leo?

Leo: I'm not that corny Mike. *sits next to Donnie*

[Kali]

*Raph walks in and swats Mikey in the back of the head* I'll gag you.

*sits at the table* Mmmm, smells great.

[Machias Banshee]

*Grins, and gives Mike a hug* Oh, i'm SO glad to see you...I had the most awful dreams last night...Everything just seemed to crash all around me. But I'm glad it was only that....



*Splinter gives a 'thank you' nod, and takes his seat as well.*
Sp: Let us sit and enjoy our first meal of the day.

[terran631]

Mike: *smirks at his brother and bites back the remark that comes to mind and focuses on Machias* Only a dream. Don't sweat it. *he puts his arm around her and walks over to the table * Looks great Master. Dont look so down, Donnie-Boy. Your stew didn't give me nightmares. Not that I remember anyway.

Don: *mutters* Thanks Mike. Comforting to know.

[Machias Banshee]

*looks at Don sympathetically* Hey, dont worry about it. those pans have been waiting to die for a long time. They were peeling and stuff long before, you just finally kicked us into buying some new ones...

*turns to Splinter, grinning*
Why the big family breakfast? This our last meals or something?

[terran631]

Don: *nods gratefully to Machias*

Mike: Yeh Splinter. We gettin executed today or something.

Leo: *tried to kick mike under the table and accidently kicks Raph*

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter arches an eyebrow, a grin behind his hands*

Sp: Unless there is a reason for me to do so... *eyes Mike, but chuckles* No, youre not in trouble, and there will be no executions in the present agenda for today. Last nights dreams...well, let us just say that they had me thinking quite a bit about several things...*looks at his sons, then to his two daughters* but that will come out at a more appropriate time. Let us begin....

[Kali]

*Raph snaps his head around and glares at Leo. Kali rubs his thigh to try and bring his attention back to her, but Raph had already kicked Leo back. So Kali turns her attention to breakfast.* Hope he doesn't want us to share what we dreamed.

[terran631]

*leo glares back but says nothing and starts to dish out food to eat*

Mike: Grace! *grabs the nearest plate of food*

[Machias Banshee]

*merely shakes her head, and grins as she takes a plate of food*

[terran631]

Mike: *around a mouthful of food* SO..what's plan for today? Lotsa snow out there. Snow ball war?

Don: *shakes his head* No. You and Raphael always cheat and I get used for target practice.

Mike: *snickers*

[Kali]

Raph: A snowball war sounds like fun.

Oh, right, like our paintball wars. *playfully pinches Raph's toes with hers*

Raph: Ow. As long as I'm on your team. Don't wanna end up with snow shoved down my shell again.

[Machias Banshee]

*smiles at Kali* hey, we can use the hot tub!

Mike: *looks hopeful*

[azure turtle]

(( :teek: Dost mine eyes deceive me?? Heh heh... This is kinda creepy. SC and I have had talks about reviving the old thread. We even came up with some pretty crazy ideas, but she's been way busy as of late. Ah well... Nice to see the thread come back to life. :D ))

[Machias Banshee]

((Hey! Now that its back to the origianl form, you can join us once again! It wont be nearly as crazy as before, just the normal laid back threads that we loved! :D ))

[azure turtle]

(( Sure, I'd jump in, but it seems like me and Kali are the only ones left. Unless Kali wants to continue... ;) ))

[Kali]

*grins* Yeah, the hot tub sounds great. For some reason, I feel like I could use a really good soak.

*Raph eats his breastfast, glancing at her out of the corner of his eye.*

[azure turtle]

(( I'll take that as a yes! :anime: I've got half an hour to spare, so here goes! ))

*Azure stumbles into the kitchen, half-asleep. He mumbles an incoherent greeting to everyone before taking a seat and staring at his empty cereal bowl*

Don: Morning, lil' bro! What's wrong? Got out of the wrong side of the bed this morning?

Eeehhh... I'm too tired. :dead:

[enigma-1]

*human girl appears in the doorway, a bit more awake than Azure but not by much* Primus, I'd have to agree w/ you on that one, Azure.

[Machias Banshee]

*nods tiredly* I agree with you on that one...

*Splinter glances at his two daughters, keeping his thoughts to hisself. He sees Enigma and gives a kind smile*

Sp: Good morning enigma, please do join us...

*Machias looked over at Azure, stood up and gave him a big hug/grin*

Azure, youre here! My God, it feels like its been forever since I've seen you...!

[Kali]

(( :P Ya'll made me stay up too late last night.))

*Kali started to yawn, and quickly brought her hand up to cover it.*

Raph: Watch it, or we'll all be doing that.

Sorry, I just feel exhausted. *glares at the sneaky look on Raph's face.* Don't even think about it.

*Raph pouted and scouted the rest of the table for victims.*

[Machias Banshee]

*pushes her untouched plate of food foward, and rests her head on her hands. Mike gives her a look, and leans on her with his arm on her back, his voice low*

M: You tired too? Man, what'd you guys do to get so tired *grins* Me and Raph werent with you two, so....

*Machias slowly turns to look at him, her eyes a silver glint*
Very tired...*sticks tongue out at him* Very funny...

[enigma-1]

*shakes head* If you had to watch a creature w/ more energy than the Energizer bunny, you'd be tired too. :dead:

[Machias Banshee]

*looks up* Who'd you watch?

[enigma-1]

Ugh. A digimon brat named Kismetmon. Chronos found her somewhere and then dumped her on my doorstep until further notice.

[Machias Banshee]

no kidding...*holds back a yawn* Jeezum, why do i feel so tired....



*Splinter looked at Kali and Machias, frowning slightly. Their evident exhaustion troubled him slightly.* I may have to speak to both of them after breakfast is finished. *He kept quiet for now, enjoying the soft hum of conversation going around the table...*

[enigma-1]

*sighs, starting to wonder if she should just become a hermit* So if you see a flying cat-girl following me around, don't be surprised.

[Kameko]

*rolls (yes, 'rolls') into the kitchen. Kicks her skateboard up into her hands. and announces herself with rather nauseating cheerfulness*

Morning, Guys! :thyper:

[Machias Banshee]

*The usual grunts and groans come from the few conscious individuals. Splinter arches an eyebrow at her entrance, but smiles despite himself.*

Sp: Good Morning, Kameko, please join us.

[enigma-1]

You wouldn't happen to have any extra strength coffee would you?

[Machias Banshee]

*Donnie thumbed at the pot on the kitchen counter, while taking a sip of his own.*

[Kameko]

Gladly! *surveys the spread* Who did the cookin'? Nothin' personal, Don, but I could live without yer cookin' for a few days... :dead: :wink:

[Machias Banshee]

Don: *deadpan expression*

Mike: *looks up, grinning* Splinter did, so you dont have to worry about teflon poisoning....

*Splinter gives the two a look, trying to hide a smile of his own.*
Sp: Enough of that now...

[Kameko]

Great! Splinter-cooking! I KNOW that'll be good!

*smiles sympathetically at Donny, who seems to be turning red under his normal green*

[Machias Banshee]

Mike: *grins* Heh, yeah, but HE had to get it from somewhere...

*snickers* Heh, only in your dreams Mike. who had to cook for you when you were too short for the stovetop? Unless you played wiht an easybake oven....

*snickers and groans reverberate across the table*

Leo: *to Donnie* Dont listen to them, Kame cant exactly cook without causing a meltdown in the microwave, and Machi...dont feel bad, i cant cook either....*shrugs*

don: *looks sidelong at his oldest brother, then stands to get more coffee*

[Kameko]

*Sticks her tongue out at Leo*

I can handle the microwave just fine, thank-you-very-much-indeedy. It's the toaster that hates me.

*Frowns as she recalls the time, a few years back, when she had woken early and decided to make herself some toast, only to have the toaster go nuclear and fill the sewer den with smoke. And it set off the fire alarm, waking everybody up. Why on earth they had a smoke alarm in a concrete room was anybody's guess. She never understood it herself.*

*She looks around the table, then nudges Azure*

Scoot.

*When he doesn't respond, she pushes his chair sideways, making room for her to get into her chair.*

[Machias Banshee]

*Mike looks at Azure's face, and nudges his shoulder*
M: You awake, lil bro?

He fell asleep?!

Sp: *stands up, and kneels beside Azure, looking into his face.* Wake up, My son...
*Azure jumps slightly, like the kid waking up in the middle of science class, and rubs his eyes, uttering an apology.* Go and get some rest, my son. We will prepare a plate for you for when you wake again... *At his son's tired nod, Splinter puts a hand on Azure's shoulder and stands, facing everyone.* I will be in my study for a while. *looks to the girls* Machias, Kali, when you are finished, I'd like to have a short word with you. *looks to the remaining turtles.* And once you finish, I'm sure that you would be more than delighted to clear the table. *sees Azure leave the kitchen.* And be sure to make a plate for Azure...

Yes, Sensei...

*Turtles nod/groan*

[Kameko]

*raises and eyebrow at Splinter, rather suprised that he didn't say he wanted to speak with her, as well. ~He's gonna kill me.... Well, it can't POSSIBLY be as bad as it was in my dreams....~*



*around a mouthful of food* Dudes, if I can get out of dish-duty, I'll be happy... *swallows* I did enough of that in my dreams last night... Did you guys have some really WEIRD dreams last night? I mean, like really freaky-depressing-like?

[Machias Banshee]

*The voices around the table suddenly went eerily quiet. The turtles fumbled slightly with whatever was in their hands at the moment, and the girls' gazes dropped slightly. Splinter looked at his students, keeping quiet himself. Machias looked up slightly uneasily, and managed to find her voice first.*

Y-yeah, you could say that...

[Kameko]

*looks around the room. ~Dang, I silenced the whole group.~*

What? What'd I say?? ....I'm guessing this means 'yes, and we don't want to talk about it so shut the heck up', right?

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter disappears from lthe room, his thoughts going over as much as he could remember of his own dream....*

Raph: Well, if it was, it obviously didnt work...*wraps one arm around Kali's middle.*
Mike: *gives a quick glance around once around* ~Geez, time to lighten the mood.~ *He stands and takes his empty plate to the sink.* Heh, that's Don's cooking for ya. Come on, lets hurry up and finish this so we can have a chance to escape practice...

*Leo thumps him on the back of the shell with his hand. Don groans before getting up, taking some empty dishes himself. Raph continues drinking his coffee, slow so that he wouldnt have to clear the table. Machias looks at her untouched plate, then to Mike, who's still standing.*

Mike, could you hand me the saran wrap? I'm gonna save this for later...

[Kameko]

*Frowns at Raphael, then finishes the last of her breakfast and jumps up, taking her dish and several others with her to the sink.*

Prezzies, Mike! And escaping practice sounds like a great idea to me!

*hops back on her skateboard, rolling around on it while helping clear the last of the dishes.*

Raph, quit bein' lazy and get up an' help before I spit in your coffee.

[Machias Banshee]

*Raph sticks a foot out in front of the board just as she passes.*

Mike: Heh, thanks.... :P *puts plates into the sink, then looks at machi concernedly* Finished? You barely ate....

I'm not very hungry right now....maybe later...*hides a yawn behind her hands.*

Mike: *puts the wrap on the table beside her, and scrunches down, looking into her eyes.* You sure youre okay? *glances at kali's tired form, then back to her. Softly...* Okay, but if you dont get any better, I'm officially taking you over--I'll take you to bed to get some rest, understand?

*She looked at him in slight protest, but nodded tiredly*
Okay....

[Kameko]

*yelps as her board suddenly stops moving -- and she keeps going. Crashes head-first into Donnie's plastron, knocking both of them down. When the room stopped moving, she found herself sprawled on top of her brother.*

:teek: ... :toops: ... :tanime: ...Uh, um....heh...


Leo: :teek: :roll:

[Machias Banshee]

*Don looks at her with a wonderful "Chipmunk in a woodchipper" visage, and quickly pushes her off of him, jumping to his feet while ignoring the sound of laughter from the witnesses.*

Raph: *grins* Man, I know youre family, but ****.... *laughs evilly*

Don: *whaps Raph on the back of the head, and offers Kame a hand up.* Be a little more careful with your board, please? :goofygri:

*Mike takes machias's hands, and tilts his head towards the door to the living room. She gives him a "do i have to?" look, but relents, and they leave the room. He sits on the rocking recliner, and pulls her into his arms.*

*sighs, resting her head on his shoulder* I cant believe how tired I am...

Mike: ~I dont blame you after last night....~ *smiles lightly* Just lean on me, and I'll be here for you....

[Kameko]

* :goofygri: Her face turned several shades of scarlet at Raph's remark. She took Donny's offered hand and got up, retrieved her board, and flipped Raphael off in one move*

Shut-up. :x


Leonardo just watched in amusement, not bothering to gripe at anyone for language or gestures. This was seriously a Kodak moment if ever there was. He only wished he had a camera -- it would make great payback when Kame pulled a prank on him later. And he knew she would.

[Machias Banshee]

*Machias yawned as she sat, curled up in Mike's arms, his warmth making her sleepier.*

*yawning* I gotta go see Splinter, he said he wanted to have a word with Me and Kali...

Mike: *pushes on the floor gently, making a soft rocking motion.* And she looks ready to collapse too. You are just as tired as she is, if not more. I'm sure Sensei wont mind if you rest for a while...

*She yawned, tucking her hands under her chin as she drifted lazily in his embrace...*



*Raph flipped her off with a brother's love....*

[Kameko]

*She scowled and got back on her board -- making sure to keep well out of reach of Raphael. She found herself unable to look Donatello in the eye. She shot a look at Raph that could have made a rock bleed.*

You are such a total jackass, you know that, Raph?

Leo: Kame...

SHUT UP AND STAY OUTTA IT, LEO!!!

Leo: :teek: :tconfuse:

[Machias Banshee]

*Don exhales exasperatedly and leaves for hsi study. Raph gives Kame a look, squinting slightly*
R: chill Kame, it was just a joke...dont need to get all pissy and sh**...



*Mike continued his slow pushoff as she slept quietly. A sudden hand on his shoulder made him look up.*

Sp: *brow furrowed in concern.* Is everything all right?

Mike: *nods* she's just really tired...

Sp:*nods* I know...these dreams that everyone has spoken of...I can not blame either her nor Kali for feeling the way that they do. *looks at Mike, reading his face carefully.* And i have no doubt that many of the others will want to talk as well...

Mike: * nods noticeable only by Splinter, and continues ihis pushoff slightly.*: Yeah, maybe...

Splinter: *nodded knowingly, patting his son on the shoulder* Very well then. Let her rest then...I will have a word with her when she feels better...

*Mike nods, and Splinter leaves the two together...*

[Kameko]

*screams in frustration*

I do NOT want to deal with sh!t like this right now!!!

*Rolls out of the kitchen and into the hallway. ~I will not let things get screwed up like in my dream I will not let things get screwed up like in my dream I will not....~

She skated down the hall, not sure of where she wanted to go -- maybe farther back into the caves -- but she was starting to calm down. ~Ahhh, who needs meditation when you've got skateboarding?~*

[Machias Banshee]

*Raph looked at her like she had three heads as she left.*
R: what the hell was THAT about?!


*Splinter was walking down the hall, when he heard wheels approaching. He continued walking, not turning to see who it was.*

Sp: Kame, please be careful of where you do that. We do not need you getting accidentally hurt . *he glances at her as she rolls next to him* And do not be too long, I want to have a word with you and your brothers and sisters...

[Kameko]

*sighs and slows down, keeping pace with him as he walked. Finally she kicked the board up into her hands and walked.*

Already had a bit of a mishap, actually. No one got hurt, really, 'less you count our pride.... *blushes* Anyway, I got a little tweaked at Raph. I just needed to calm down before I did somethin' I'd regret, y'know? ~Like in my dream...~ And for some really weird reason, this always makes me feel better. Don't ask me why.

Anyhow, if you wanna talk, I'm cooled down now. You talkin' with us one at a time or as a group or what?



*Leo shook his head as Kame disappeared out of the room* I dunno. She kinda went off, though, didn't she? *Gives Raphael a look* And was that really necessary?

[Machias Banshee]

*Raph gave his brother a look back*
R: Come on, you know as well as i do that she's not supposed to be using that thing around the lair...



*Splinter listened as she spoke, his hands clasped behind his back as they walked.*

Sp: *nods* Finding a way to release one's anger in a productive way...*smiles* Now if Raphael could do the same...

*looks at her carefully, stopping in front of the door to the study*
Sp: I am planning on speaking to everyone together. I was going to speak to Machias and Kali first, but both of them are a bit under the weather at the moment, no doubtedly from what took place last night. I am free now, if you'd like to speak with me...

[Kameko]

*studies the floor as she walks* Guess you probably wanna talk about why I kinda disappeared for a while too, huh?


L: You didn't have to make her fall off of it, Raph. And in case you didn't notice, she was in a really good mood, and you ruined it. You've seen her when she's angry -- it's not pretty. So next time, why don't you just keep your beak shut and your feet to yourself, alright?

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: *arches eyebrow* The thought had crossed my mind...


Raph: Will you freaking chill? She'll be fine...she's a goddamn ninja, for crists sake...!

[Kameko]

*sighs heavily* I'm not totally sure that I know why... Just too much goin' on in my head at one time, I guess. I needed to get away for a while.


L: You better be right, Raph. She's got enough problems as it is, getting stuck in an alternate dimension, away from the family that she knows, and probably for the rest of her life. She's dealt with it pretty well so far, but... we have no idea what happened while she was gone, or why she was gone, for that matter. Just watch it, alright?

[Machias Banshee]

Raph: *frowns* Fine...just dont come bitching to me when she disappears on you again. *He caringly brings Kali to her feet and they leave the room...*


Sp: *opens the door to the study behind him*Without telling anyone where you were going or when you'd be back? *Motions for her to step inside*

[Kameko]

*enters the study, not looking up* I didn't know where I was going or when I'd be back. If I'd be back...



L: *stares after Raph, then sinks tiredly into a chair. He was at a loss, and that was a rather uncomfortable feeling*

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: I see....
*he closed the door behind him, and motioned for her to sit by the low table of candles. He took out the teapot and filled it with fresh water from the small sink in the study, and set it on the small hotplate on the small file cabinet behind his desk. As he pulled out his teabox...* What were youre plans once you found this somewhere you were looking for?


*Mike saw Leo sink into the chair opposite from him, and slowed his pushoffs. Machias continued to sleep, purring lightly.*
M: How you doin, Bro?

[Kameko]

*sits, but still doesn't look up. Shakes her head.* I really don't know. I guess... *she trailed off.* I don't know.


L: *looks up* Eh, I'm ok. Just a little worried about Kameko, that's all. I wanna help, but I don't have any idea what to do.

[Machias Banshee]

*The pot whistled, and Splinter pulled it off, pouring it into the two small mugs that held the few tea leaves. He set the pot down, picked up the mugs and walked over towards Kame. He held one out to her, and held his in one hand as he sat down.*

Sp: So many uncertainties...surely there must have been a reason for you to consider leaving...*he looked at her carefully* Would this have anything to do with your family?


Mike: *looked down at Machias, stroking the tip of her tail with his foot as it dragged on the floor.* Dont worry, Leo, it'll come to you, just give it time....*looks back up, like he was going to say something, but clamps his beak shut, and continues the slow rocking motion..*

[Kameko]

*takes the mug, taking a long sip, flinching just slightly when Splinter mentioned her family.*

I guess.... It's just so hard to look at you all -- especially you -- and not see... I dunno, recognition, I guess. You look like my family, talk like them, act like them, but....



L: Yeah, I guess you're right...

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: *nods* But we are not them...*sets his tea down on the small table, and clasps his hands together.* I understand it is difficult for you, Child. You feel out of place, am i correct?


*Mike continued his pushoffs, trying to find some comfort for himself....*

[Kameko]

*nods, staring into her tea*

Yeah. I've tried to adjust, but.... I miss them. I miss my brothers, my father...

*she tried not to let her voice crack, but when she thought of her father, she failed.*

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter heard the waver in her voice. In one fluid motion, he set her mug on the table beside his, took both her hands, and pulled her closer into a hug.*
Sp: I know, Child, I know....

[Kameko]

*She let herself be pulled into the hug. It felt good to be hugged, even if it wasn't by her father.*

I want to go home... *she blinked back tears* I'll probably never see them again...

[enigma-1]

*leans against the back wall, away from the others, taking a chance to enjoy the relative peace*

[Machias Banshee]

*Kame sat perpendicularly to Splinter, who put his hand on her head in that universal sign of comfort.*
Sp: I know, and we will do all that is in our power to help you. Until then, you can see us as your family...and I as your father.

[Kameko]

*the tears spilled down her cheeks, and her shoulders shook. She couldn't hold it back any longer.* Otousan...



(*father...*)

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter pulled her close, letting her rest her head on his shoulder as he gently massaged her back...*
Sp: O jô san ...


(*Daughter...*)

[enigma-1]

*finally looks up, but doesn't say anything* I wonder if I should tell Kame or not. It might cheer her up later, but it might get her mad too.

[azure turtle]

(( Aww... a touching moment! :D Hey Machias, thanks for taking over. Been busy writing a paper lately, but I thought I'd take a short break. :anime: ))

*Azure stirred from his bed. He didn't get much sleep last night. Dreams had haunted his sleep, and the disturbing images continued to plague his mind with worry. He slowly stumbled out of bed and glumly stared at his door.*

I need some fresh air...

*He stood up and grabbed his trenchcoat and fedora. Opening the door silently, he peaked out for any sign of the others.*

I don't think they'll mind if I go on a little walk.

[Kameko]

*Her tears were coming more slowly now. She hated crying, but she had to admit she felt much better. It may not be her family -- she stopped the thought. No, they were her family, just another part of it. Splinter had said it himself. She might never get back to her own dimension, but she had a family. And a father.*

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter felt her relax, and stopped the massages. He lifted her face gently, and looked into her now red eyes.*
Sp: As my daughter, you will recieve nothing less than the love i give you...understand?

[azure turtle]

*Azure quietly tip-toed into the living room*

I'm losing it. Strange dreams... cults dancing around posts. Too much for me.

*He opened the front door as quietly as possible*

[Kameko]

*Finally meeting his eyes* Hai, Sensei.

*something in the back of her mind warned her that this wasn't it...*

[enigma-1]

Hey, I'll see you guys later. I need to make sure that Kismet hasn't run everyone else ragged yet.

*disappears*

[terran631]

Leo: *looks up* Where are you headed Azure? *picks up a book sitting nearby idyly flipping through it*

[Machias Banshee]

*His visage became a little sterner*
Sp: And, as my daughter, you will live under the same rules as everyone else in this family. For this 'stunt' of running off without teling anyone of your whereabouts, you will be put onto restriction for two weeks, and will take part in the setting up and cleaning of teh dojo before and after practice, am i understood?

[azure turtle]

*Azure froze, not realizing there were others in the living room. He sighed and decided that he need to practice the art of invisibility much more often.*

Um... Yeah, I'm feeling much better, thanks. I'm just gonna go out for a little walk, that's all. There's a lot on my mind...

*Mikey looked up*

Mikey: Do you wanna talk about it?

Nah, it's not that important. I just need some fresh air, that's all.

[Kameko]

*sigh* Hai, Sensei. I understand.

~Weird. Same sentence as I got in my dream.... that's so totally creepy!~

[azure turtle]

*Azure opened the door and stepped outside. The sun was warm, and there was a gentle breeze in the air. He began walking towards the city, hoping to find some solace there.*

[Machias Banshee]

Splinter: *nodded, and smiled* Good. *kisses her forehead* Now, I must find your siblings and speak to you all about something. *rises to his feet* I will gather them, *takes a small box of tissues from the desk drawer, and sets it on the table beside her* and we will return.
*He pats her shoulder and leaves the room.*

[terran631]

Leo: *Watches Azure leave wondering if these dreams really affected everyone so much. Yeh it was kind of disconcerting..but manageable. The freaky thing was that they all seemed to have had it. Sighs and continues the skim the book*

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter walked through the hall, thinking quietly. This dream situation was very unusual. It would seem as though everyone experienced the same dream at the same time. He himself had witnessed the dream, and had found himself awake and pondering much during the night.*
~We will get to the source of what happened last night, and try to understand what this strange event is trying to tell us...~
*He entered the living room, seeing Leonardo sitting with a book in his hands, but his eyes glazed over in thought. Michaelangelo sat in the rocking recliner, Machias curled up on his lap, sleeping. Splinter felt something not unlike butterflies briefly pass through him, and he quickly shook it off. He cleared his throat, catching his sons attentions.*
Would you please come and join me in the study, I would like to speak to all of you. Leonardo, could you please get Raphael and Donatello from their rooms to join us?

[terran631]

Leo: *looks up from his book puzzled.* Oh. Uh..sure sensei. We'll be right there. *throws a questioning glance to mike* I'll get Raph, you get Donnie. *and goes to find his brother. knocks on Raph's door* Raphael, Splinter wants to see us in the study

Raph: Whatever it is, Mike frickin did it,

Leo: *sighs* I don't think anyone did anything. But come on. He's waiting.

[Machias Banshee]

mike: Sure thing, Sensei...*he looks at Machias sleeping form.* Come on Hun, time to wake up, rise and shine!

*She scrinched her face, stretching slightly. She opened her eyes, and gave a small yawn.* what....?

Mike: Splinter wants to talk to us *grins* that and i cant feel my legs anymore...

oh...okay...*with a grunt she got to her feet, and nods to Splinter.*

Sp: How are you feeling now, Child?

*strained back yawn* Better...

Sp: *nods* let us go to the study, then.

*Machias and Splinter head to the study, and Mike headed down to Don's lab, knocking. The door opened, and out stuck Don's head, goggles pulled back*
D: What?
M: We gotta join in the study, Splinter wants to talk to all of us...
D: *takes off goggles, and tosses them onto his desk* Okay, lets go then...

[terran631]

*Leo and raph walk into the study. Leo stands near Kameko wondering if she knew what was going on, but he doesnt ask. Raphael crosses his arms over his chest and leans against the wall near the door.*

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter and Machias entered the dojo, Mike and Don coming in moments afterwards.*
Sp: If you would all sit, please....

*Machias and Mike exchanged glances, and sat down on the floor together, the others slowly following...*

[Kali]

*Kali slipped into place beside Raphael. She usually wasn't this clingy, but she just couldn't bear the thought of being too far away from Raphael right now. What she really wanted was to go back to bed, but she knew that Splinter had called this meeting for an important reason. And even though she really didn't want to talk about it, she had faith in Splinter's judgement.*

[azure turtle]

*Azure bought a hot dog from one of the little stands on the sidewalk. He chewed happily, licking his fingers whenever bits of relish or mustard happened to get stuck to them. His eyes darted left and right. The city was teeming with life, and people busily scurried about. Then he noticed something strange in an alley up ahead. A shadowy figure seemed to be watching him. Azure quickly finished his hot dog and cautiously advanced forward, wondering if he was imagining things...*

[Machias Banshee]

((ooh, Azure, intrigue and mystery, mystery and intrigue! :D ))


*Once everyone was seated, Splinter sat in his usual place, and looked at each of his students carefully.
Doubt, uncertainty and fear registered clearly from his students faces. Kali and Machias literally clung to Michaelangelo and Raphael as though they had not seen them for what could have been ages.
Leonardo looked confused, but only in a way that his Sensei could see. Donatello's gaze seemed adhered to the floor in front of him, and a shadow of what seemed to be guilt creeped across his face.

Splinter himself felt a feeling of question about the incident. Bringing his thoughts back to his center, he cleared his mind of uncertainties, and looked at his students.*

Sp: I am sure that you all have a fairly good idea as to why i've called you all together. *pause* I will meet with you individually, but I first wanted to speak to you as a group and hear your thoughts about what took place last night.... *He quieted again, watching their reactions intently*

[enigma-1]

Kismet: *a tan furred cat-girl dressed in a blue-green outfit suddenly skids into the room, desperately trying to control her landing* Whoa!

[terran631]

Raph: *watches her go skidding* Oh look. Its a cat


Leo: *draws his weapons prepared to defend his family should this be a violent intruder*

[Machias Banshee]

*Machias jumped in surprise, and Mike instinctibvely puled out his chuks. Splinter was already on his feet when she had first skidded into the room.*

Who is that?!

M: stay back, Machi...

[enigma-1]

Kismet: *finally comes to a halt when she flips head over tail and lands against a wall* Ouch...

[terran631]

Raph: *sighs* A frickin clumsy cat.

Leo: *starts to step forward demanding an explanation but defers to Splinter. After all it was HIS study*

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter raised a hand to his students, and carefuly approached the confuzzled catbeing.*

Sp: *oh so authoritative voice* Speak your name and how you came to be here...

[enigma-1]

K: *rights herself, shaking her head in an attempt to get locks of green hair out of her face* Oh, where'd I land now?

*looks up at Splinter's command* Ah! Giant Chuumon!

*tries to back away but can't*

[terran631]

Raph: *snorts* Well it aint Kansas or Oz.

Leo: Raph..just shut up.

[Machias Banshee]

M and M: Chuumon?

What the heck is that?

Sp: *blinks* Calm yourself, you are in no danger. What is your name, and how did you come to be here?

[enigma-1]

K: *gulps, still looking at the rest in childish fear* Um, m-my name is Kismetmon, Mr. Chuumon sir. I got here thru a swirly light thing.

[Machias Banshee]

Raph: Well, that Really explained a lot....

She looks like a little kid....


*Splinter raises a hand to quiet his students, and slowly approached the young cat creature.*

Sp: Calm yourself. My Name is Splinter. You are in no danger, please...what is your name? *offers a hand up*

[enigma-1]

K: *takes the hand reluctantly, her wings spreading out when she gets to her feet* My name's Kismetmon, but everyone calls me Kismet.

[Machias Banshee]

Sp *nods*: Ah, you are Enigma's friend, I take it?


Raph: great, more squatters from cybergirl....

*Leo glares at his brother briefly, keeping an eye on the strange creature that was speaking to Splinter.*

[enigma-1]

K: *starts to answer Splinter, but glares at Raph for his words* Don't say anything bad about Auntie Eni. :x

[terran631]

Raph: anyone ever notice that when weird people show up they're always related to Enigma?


Mike: Keeps things interesting.

[enigma-1]

K: *hisses* Weird? I'm not the one who's as ugly as a Numemon. :dead:

*a little more subdued* And Auntie Eni isn't really my aunt. I just call her that cause she takes care of me after Mr. Chronos found me and took me to her house.

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: *gives Raph a quick look* That will be enough. *looks backat the young girl* Does Enigma know tht you are here?

[enigma-1]

K: *shakes her head* No Mr. Splinter. She wasn't home. Me and Torrent were playing and I fell into one of those swirly light things.

[terran631]

Raph: *sighs* Swirly things?

Leo: Leave her alone raph. She's just a kid.

Raph: How many "swirly things" you fall into as a kid Leo?

Mike; *snickers* He fell in the toilet once. It swirls..sometimes.

[enigma-1]

K: *wings flutter restlessly* Ohh. I oughta Daystar you for that. I can't help it if I don't know what those things are called.

[Machias Banshee]

Don: *groan* idiots....

my thoughts exactly...


Sp: *turns and gives THE LOOK* Enough, all of you... *sighs, turning back to Kismet* is there some way that you could possibly contact Enigma to let her know that you are here? I would not doubt that she is worried...

[enigma-1]

K: *shakes her head* No, Mr. Splinter. I've just been staying w/ her for a few days and Cosmos said that I wasn't allowed to bother Auntie Eni when she was working away from home.

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: Hmm...*ponders for a moment* would you like something to do until your aunt can come retrieve you?

[enigma-1]

K: *shakes her head* No sir. I just wanna go home.

[terran631]

Raph: *mutters* Tap your feet together 3 times and say "theres no place like home"

Mike: Dude, her shoes arent red

[Machias Banshee]

*whispers* Will you two shut up?!


Sp: *gives the speakers a stern gaze, quieting them. he then looked down at the girl for a brief moment, before turning hisgze back upward.* Machias, could you please take our young guest to your room, and give her something to keep busy while we are here...?

Sure Sensei, *silesat the girl* Come on, I'll give you some books and stuff to look at, that ok?

*the child nodded, and walked over to Machias' side, following her from the room. Splinter gave a small sigh, and looked backto his students.*

Sp: Once Machias returns, we will continue...please, sit.

[terran631]

Raph: *slid down along the wall and pulled Kali down next to him*

Leo: *Kneels in front of his sensei*

*mike and Don sit cross legged on the floor. Mike leans back on his hands a little. This doesnt seem like a "formal meeting" He could be comfortable*

[Machias Banshee]

*Machias returned a moment later, and plopped down beside Mike, hugging his neck*

She's all set. I gave her enough magazines to look at for a good hour or more....

Sp: *nods* Good. *sits, getting comfortable.* Now then, back to our topic of discussion...

[terran631]

Raphael: With all due respect, Sensei...what's with the family meeting? I mean. so we all had some weird dreams thanks to donnie-boys cooking. We just never let him near the stove again.

Mike: What the heck are you guys talking about anyway? I sure dont remember any weird dream.

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: *shakes his head* I do not believe this was not from Donatello's cooking, despite popular belief at the moment.

Yeah, Teflon wouldnt do that to us...*her mind wandered back through the dream, trying to find something that could be a clue.* well, I remember in my dream, we had two girls here with us...one had a family of ghosts, the other was a stripper dating Leo--

*Kali jumped upright at the wall and blurted out*
K: You dreamed that too?

*blink* you dreamed that? What do YOu remember?

K: *thinks for a moment* Umm...oh, Splinter had turn into some sort of MacArthur wannabe--no offense Splinter--and....*looks at Raphael and Splinter uneasily* I had some stuff happen to me too...

*Splinter blinked. He Also had seen this happen. As well as many other things that he would have rather not remembered from the dream.*
Sp: It seems to be that we did not have separate, but rather the same dream....*looks at the turtles* Can you remember any of the dream...?

[terran631]

Leo: *closed his eyes and nodded. He remembered almost killing kame Vespera. She was so real. He remembered her*

Don: *looks down. His lab under water, Splinter collapsing. Kya. He remembered it all*

Mike: *looks at everyone confused* Ok. I'm still clueless. Everyone had the same dream but me?

[Machias Banshee]

*Machias looked at him, uneasily*

You dont remember ANY of it? Not even Keiko?

[terran631]

Mike: Keiko? *still looks lost* Japanese chick on Star Trek? Married the transporter guy?

Raph: *Mumbles* If it aint been on TV, Mike's frickin clueless.

[Machias Banshee]

*She looked at him, shocked* Our goddamn future daughter, thats who!

Sp:*slightly sternly* Machias, watch your words... *she mutters a "sorry sensei", and he sighs* I do remember that, as well as many other things that took place in these dreams...this obviously was not caused by any sort of cooking....

[Kali]

*whispered under her breath* I wish it had been from the cooking...

[Machias Banshee]

*In any other circumstance, Don would havebeen relieved, but the images that ran through his head made him unbalanced, and he didnt enjoy that feeling....*

[terran631]

Mike: *shrugs helplessly* Really Machias.. I have no idea what you're talking about.

Raph: Yeh theres a switch. Look Splinter. Really. Why all the worry? Dreams dont mean nothin. Why freak over it?

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: Everyone experienced the exact same dream, at the exact same time....does that not seem strange to you?


*sighs* okay..sorry, I just--it was not an easy night to sleep through...so much stuff i went through...all of us....

[terran631]

Raph: *shrugs* Strange? Sure. But what the hell aint strange around here? I still dont think its anything to get all worked up over. I'd rather just forget it.

Leo: Forgetting about stuff doesnt make it go away, Raph.

Raph: *sighs* Yeh. Leo, if it did you woulda disappeared years ago.

[Machias Banshee]

*shakes head forlornly*
No way in heck i could forget this, even if i tried....
*rubs eyes wearily. The memories taxed on her hard; the denouncement, Don's concussion, seeing Splinter in the infirmary, so weak looking...the raptor part of her becoming dangerously stronger. it all fought with the emotions that ran through her head.*

[Kali]

*Kali squeezed Raph's arm a little and he frowned down at her.* I think it's important, Raph...

[terran631]

Raph: Kali..why in the hell would you wanna remember that whole screwed up dream? It aint never gonna happen, so you dont hafta worry about that. What good's it doin any of us to dwell on it? *shakes his head* Fine. Whatever. Continue with the group therapy. Whatever good it'll do us.

Mike: *waves his hand* Umm...I'm still lost.

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: This could be a window into the future....some of these events could happen. When, we do not know, but the possibility is there...


And if it Is a real premonition, I dont want any part of it...*shudder* awful, absolutely awful.....

[terran631]

Raph: *sighs in frustration* Leo...you dating a stripper?

Leo: *looks startled and a little sad but says firmly* No.

Raph: Mikey, you and Meko making plans to paint her bedroom wall?

Mike: *looks even more confused* No.

Raph: Donnie...you dating a girl whose dead ancestors like to drop in for visits?

DOn: *shakes his head* No, Raphael

Raph: *looks back to SP* See? Really, sensei..I think you're worrying for nothing. *Turns to Kali* You got plans to move out soon?

[Kali]

*Kali shakes her head, wide eyed* No way. *eyes go unfocused* Though the painting on my walls looked like a cool idea.

[Machias Banshee]

Kame: *speaks waveringly* actually....something from the dream DID happen....*looks up at Splinter* the talk you and I had...that really happened in the dream....


*Machias gets a worried look* If this really happens...no, no it Cant happen! we dont know these girls, and...and....oh, i dont know anymore....*holds her head in her hands*
~The last thing I want is to relive that nightmare...~


*Splinter could see how his daughters were more affected by the dreams than the turtles, and cleared his throat before he spoke.*
Sp: Kali, Kameko and Machias, I will speak with you individually about this. The rest of you, if you do not wish to talk about the dreams now, then you are free to start warming up for practice.

[Kali]

*Kali bit her lip as she thought about Kameko's revelation. Are things really going to happen like in the dream? She nodded and replied with a "Hai, sensei." She paused a few seconds, then said softly* Now that we know what could happen, we can prevent it, right?

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: There is no telling. Every decision you make affects the future, no matter how small it may seem.


*Raph gave kali a kiss on the cheek, whispering to her and stood, gave a muted bow, and left the room. Mike did the same with Machias, only looking slightly more concerned as he left. Donatello and Leonardo argued with themselves about going or not, but decided to leave, and give Splinter and the girls' their privacy...*


*Once the turtles left, Splinter motioned for his three daughters to come closer, so that they could talk more quietly. Machias scooted forward, and Kame inched closer, tissues still in hand...*

[Kali]

*Kali moved closer as well, eyes never quite making contact with anything. She mentally went through and picked out the "mistakes" she'd made in the dream. The last thing she wanted was for anything from that dream to come true.*

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter ran the dream through his head, picking up pieces along the way. He looked at his daughters' faces, trying to give them some reassurances.*

Sp: If there is something you'd like to discuss concerning anything, please, do not hesitate to speak up. What is said here will not be repeated out of this room. I know that you all are still quite overwhelmed by what occurred in the dream. If you do not feel comfortable speaking out now, I will still speak with you individually, understand?


Yes, Sensei...

Kame: *nods*

[Kali]

*nods, trying to relax. Being all tense about it would not help matters, it would just make things more difficult. But she had the unnerving feeling that if she starting talking, she wouldn't stop until it was all off her chest.*

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: *nods* good. Now, I want you to close your eyes...*The girls close their eyes, and Splinter soon does so himself.* Focus on the sound of my voice. We are going to do a short meditation. This will help clear your minds, and help you concentrate better. You will only hear the sound of my voice, and clear your minds....*carefully, he takes Kali's and Machi's hands, and they hold onto kame's, allowing themselves to go deeper into the mists of meditation....*

[enigma-1]

K: *sighs, tossing the magazine aside into the pile that has begun to build* Boring....

*looks about the room, trying to decide what she should do instead of just sitting here*

[terran631]

Raph *lays down on the floor in the dojo and stretches closing his eyes* Good time for a nap.

Leo: Practice Raph...remember? *Touches the ground stretching his legs*

Raph:*doesnt open his eyes* Kiss my a$$, Leo...remember?
I dont know what the big deal is, but Splinter's gonna be busy for a good while wit' the girls. I'm sleepin'

[Machias Banshee]

*Mike sat against the wall, doing butterfly stretches.*
M: I'm not even gonna ask anymore...

[terran631]

Raph: *opens one eye and glances over to Mike* Brief rundown Mikey...Splinter jumps from either being really sick or really pissed. Leo's dating a stripper that gets kidnapped by Venus. Donnies dating a girl that gets beat regularly by her jerkoff brother, Me and Kali spent more time putting holes in this place fighting than we do anything else and MAchias just lives to piss me off. *laughs* Guess some things were right on.


Mike: *frowns* Ok...and this is making Machias crazy why?

Don: *quietly* Think it's because SPlinter threw her out of the class. Wouldn't teach her anymore.

[Machias Banshee]

Mike: Woah...well, Splinter wouldnt really do that....would he?
*He closed his eyes, trying to force himself to remember if he had experienced the dream at all...*



*a mist swirled round Machias, and she opened her astral eyes, finding them in the forest of the astral plane again.*

~As long as there's no little girl, or a dead carcass around here, I'm fine...~

[terran631]

Raph: *chuckles* Dunno. Depends on how many times she tries to kill Donnie I guess.

Don: *mutters* She didnt try to kill me. Just gave me a concussion.

[Kali]

*Kali felt herself swirl together into her astral form. She was very relieved by what she saw, she'd been worried it would be something horrific. There was none of that here, yet. She looked around to see if anyone else was here.*

[Machias Banshee]

*Mike gave his brothers a surprised look*
M: Geez....I cant see her doing that purposefully, unless...hmm...



*Splinter nodded as his three students appeareed on the astral plane.*
~Welcome to the astral plane. Here, we are going to look at this dream, from a distance, and try to learn from it...

*Machias gave a puzzled look*
~Sorry for interrupting, Sensei, but...how can we see the dream like this?~

[enigma-1]

K: *finally bored, she stuck her head out of the door and checked to make sure that no one else was about* Okay, time to see what's around here.

*running on all fours, she prepared to explore this new place*

[terran631]

Don: *looks up* Unless? Unless what?

Leo: *sighs. They were never going to start practice now*

[Machias Banshee]

Mike: *looks up* oh, uh...nothin...just thinkin to m'self...*A question came to mind, but he was hesitant to hear the possible answers* What if Machi DID do something like that....but because of her raptor form....would that be held against her?

[enigma-1]

K: *she steered clear of the first area she had been, instead veering for the farther rooms* Eww. This place really stinks. What do they have living here, a bunch of Sukamon? :dead:

[terran631]

Raph: *opens his eyes to glare at Mike* You know somethin we don't Mikey?

Don: *throws his arms in the air* Wait Mike...Machias tries to kill me..and you're worried its gonna be held against her. Not worried that she tried to kill me?

[Machias Banshee]

*Mike suddenly felt backed into a corner, and stammered*

M: Wait, no, I didnt mean--well, what I meant was....*groan* You really think she'd REALLY try to kill you? You think she'd do that?!

[enigma-1]

K: *comes to a halt when she hears voices inside one room, the males from before* Hmm. Sounds like the stick guy, that girl's friend, the sword man, and Numemon boy.

[terran631]

Don: *slowly* No. No, I dont think she would. But that little hypothetical question of yours isnt exactly instilling a whole lot of confidence you know?

Raph: *closes his eyes again and snickers* Donnies laying on the ground bleedin from a slash Machias gave him and the first thing my lil brother thinks of to say is "Dont blame her!" Fvckin hillarious Mike. Thats how you rate, Donnie. You dont sleep with him.

[enigma-1]

K: *crouches down, listening though she really didn't understand most of what they were talking about*

[Machias Banshee]

Mike: *frowns* No, I'm not rating Don cuz i dont sleep with him, jerkhole...*looks at Donnie* You know darn well I'd be helping you, no matter what. I'm just thinking about after that....if she wasnt able to control it, could you really say that she's guilty? And it wasnt a slash, it was a---
*he quickly shut up, before getting to his feet* I gotta go.....

[terran631]

Raph: *sits up* Damn, Mike. Chill, will ya? Was just a joke...

Leo: Shut up, Raph. Wait Mike. *Steps toward Mike* How did you know it wasnt a slash? You remember dont you?

[Machias Banshee]

Mike: No--no, i dont...must've heard one of the girls say it...*steps towards the door*

[enigma-1]

K: *gulps, starting to back away when she hears Mike approaching*

[terran631]

LEO: *grabs Mike's arm* Don't lie, MIke. Even if one of the girls mentioned something, I can tell in your eyes. You remember. It's alright.


Raph: *sighs* I'll say what I've been sayin. Nothin to freak over. You remember? Great. Don't get weird about it.

[Machias Banshee]

*Mike pulled his arm back slowly* Its not all right...the stuff that happened...could happen.....I canttalk about it now...Sorry. *leaves the dojo*

[enigma-1]

K: Ah! *scrambles away when she sees Mike and makes a run for it down the hall*

[terran631]

Raph: *looks at Leo* Dammit. *stands quickly and follows his brother out. Grabs Mikes arm* You gonna freak out about this and clam up? Tell everyone you dont remember sh!t when you do? Oh no, Mikey...c'mon. I'm not lettin you bottle this up. *drags him towards the study*

[enigma-1]

K: *trips over her feet and lands in another heap* Ouch....

[Machias Banshee]

Mike: Dude, no please, i dont want to--gah! *gets dragged down the hall.* Come on, raph, dont do this!

[enigma-1]

K: *straightens herself out again, watching the two brothers go* Huh? Hey, leave him alone, Numemon boy!

[terran631]

Raph: *keeps a grip on mike and drags him to the study door before turing on K* Stay outta this. You got clue whats goin on. *doesnt bother knocking. Throws open the door and pushes mike inside*

[enigma-1]

K: *runs after them on all 4's, not really caring what Raph says, just wanting to help someone else*

[Machias Banshee]

*Mike stumbles in, crashlanding on his knees. He looks up to see Sp looking at him. Mike groaned inwardly, feeling rather foolish.*

Sp: Michaelangelo?

[enigma-1]

K: *manages to stop just before she hits Raph, hissing at him*

[terran631]

Mike: Heh heh...hi, Sensei. Mind if I drop in? *glares at Raph*

Raph: *looks at K* Back off! You dont have a frickin clue what I'm doin.

[enigma-1]

K: *glares up at him w/ childish fear* You're making him do something he didn't want to. I know that, Numemon boy.

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: *arches eyebrow* I see....yes, of course....*motions for him to sit beside him with a nod of his head.*



*Machias sat on one of the nearby logs, thinking to herself. Kame came ver and sat beside her, also thoughtful...*

[terran631]

Mike: *gets to his feet with a nervous laugh* heh..sokay, Sensei. I'm fine. Goin back to practice now.

Raph: *to k and Mike* I dont give a sh!t what he wants to do. He's gonna sit there and let Splinter help him. Dont make me have to tie you down Mike.

[enigma-1]

K: *hisses again*

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: *lets go of the girls, and rises to his feet, approaching Mike, Kismet and Raph. he looks at them, folding his arms.* What is going on here?

[terran631]

Mike: *shakes his head* Nothing.

Raph: *whaps his brother* He remembers the dream, Master. And its messin with him.

Mike: I'm fine!

[enigma-1]

K: hisses again, then turns and runs off into the lair*

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: *turns to Mike* Michelangelo, do you remember the dream? If it is bothering you, it would be best that you do talk about it.

[terran631]

Mike: *glares at raphael again and then back to sp* Ok..yeh..I remember a little bit. but its not bothering me.

Raph: *snorts* Like hell it aint

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: Raphael...that will be enough. *he gave Raph a quick look before looking back at his youngest son, and spoke softly. * My son, if it is troubling, do NOT keep it hidden away, for it will continue to eat at you until it is too much for you to handle on your own....



~Man, where'd Splinter go?~
*looks to Kame*
~He'll be back, right?~

[terran631]

*Raphael sighs and looks away*

Mike: I'm fine Splinter. Really. I can handle it. I just needed some air and Raphael flipped out. Really bro...you definitely need that nap.

[Machias Banshee]

Raph: *turns back around, glaring at his brother* oh no no no.....you were freaking out about Splinter throwing her out of the class, and then wondering about her going schizo and attacking don. That sure as hell doesnt sound like "not worrying" to me....

[terran631]

Mike: *closes his eyes* Stay outta it, Raphael. I said I'm fine and I mean it. Just leave me alone.

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter looked at his son in concern.*
Sp: Michelangelo, I would suggest that you stay here, so that we may tak about this....

[terran631]

Mike: *shakes his head* No.

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: *arched his eyebrow. He didnt want to force his son to talk, but he did not want him to keep it bottled up either. So, he came up withan idea...* Very well then...*he then motioned Raph over* I charge you to keep an eye on him, lest his present attitude deteriorates. *looks at Mike again, seeing the protest in his eyes* Do not argue with me on this. It is only as an...emotional safeguard. Am i understood? *he leans in closer to Mike's face* I'm only doing this because I care about you.....*kisses his forehead and straightens* You are free to go...

[terran631]

Mike: *nods and stands elbowing past Raphael and into the hall*

Raph: *How the hell did I end up being his babysitter?. Follows Mike* Into the dojo, Mikey. Where I can keep an eye on you.

[Machias Banshee]

Mike: Shut up....*sigh* great....

*Splinter shook his head. He hadnt wanted to do that, but he was concerned about his son concerning the dream. He returned to his seat, and took Machias's and Kali's hands again, slowly bringing himself back into the way of cleared mind, no thoughts, and the astral plane...*

[terran631]

Raph: *grabs Mike by the bandanna and tosses him into the dojo*

Leo: What happened?

Raph: I get to babysit the idiot cuz he wants to be stubborn.

[Machias Banshee]

Mike: I Dont want to be babysat, so leave me alone.....

[terran631]

Raph: What you want and what you need are two different things. You wanna do **** the hard way? Fine. Sit your ass down till yer ready to talk to someone.

Don: Raph..that's not necessay.

Raph: Shut up, Donnie.

[Machias Banshee]

Mike: *turns, glowering* You are not Splinter, so buzz off....

[terran631]

Raph: No, I'm not Splinter. I'm a whole hell of a lot worse. I won't HESITATE to kick your a$$ if you get an attitude. Its my job to be stubborn and keep things bottled up, not yours.


Leo: *sighs* Mike..you sure you're ok? I mean...we're here if you want to talk.

[Machias Banshee]

Mike: *sighs defeatedly* please...I dont want to think about it--just...just leave me alone....~I dont want to think of what could happen...~

[terran631]

Raph: *growls frustrated* Damn you Mike. Splinter oughta taken a crow bar and pried your mouth open.

Don: *sits next to Mike* It'll be ok, Mike. Really. None of them things are going to happen

[Machias Banshee]

*Mike looked down at his hands* We dont know that...that's what scares me....

[terran631]

Raph: *sighs and looks away*

Leo: Mike...*he stops realizing he doesnt know what to say*

Raph: *growls* GODDAMMIT STOP IT! All of you! The words for today children are dream. Fantasy. And BULLSH!T. THEY ALL MEAN THE SAME THING! It's not REAL. It wont be REAL! Cuz if our dreams came true, I wouldn't be livin here with all of you. I'd be with Kali in some mansion in California where I can do nothing all day, but...*breaks off and spins away frustrated*

[Machias Banshee]

Mike: *watches his brother's back turn, and angrily gets to his feet.* What about the fvcking dreams Machi had, huh?! about the plane crash, and Leo having his breakdown, huh?! SHe never imagined those!!!
*He paused, realizing what he'd said, and turned away, running his hands over his head*

[terran631]

Raph: *crosses the room in three steps and spins mike around grabbing his head, forcing him to look at him* THat NEVER happened, Mike. You dreamed all that sh!t last nite. You can't even tell what was a dream and what isnt anymore. *voice drops to a whisper* Go see SPlinter Mike. You are too damn confused to do this alone.

[Machias Banshee]

Mike: YOURE WRONG....The goddamn plane crash was real, and Leo's breakdown happened three weeks ago!!! *narrows his eyes* take your hand offa me...

[terran631]

Raph: *just stares at Mike keeping ahold of him*

Leo: *quietly* Mike..I never had a breakdown.

[Machias Banshee]

*Mike froze. How could feel so sure, but be so wrong? He closed his eyes in defeat. He never had felt so lost before...*

M: What the hell's wrong with me...

[terran631]

Raph: *lets go and looks back at Leo*

Leo: *steps forward and puts a hand on Mike's shoulder* It's ok, Mike. We'll get through this. You want me to get SPlinter?

[Machias Banshee]

*Mikes head moved around, slightly confused, but he nodded, , before slowly dropping to the ground, holding his face in his hands...*

[terran631]

Leo: *steps out of the dojo and knocks on the study door. He opens it slightly* MAster, could you come here when you get a minute please?


Raph: *doesnt know what to do so he just stands there watching his brother*

Don: *sits down next to MIke and puts an arm around him* It'll be ok, Mikey.

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter came back out of meditation, not really surprised, but not unconcerned.*

Sp: Michelangelo...? *nods* I'll be there in a moment.



*Mike rubbed his eyes wearily. he didnt remember the dream at first, but now it was coming back to him in huge waves, of love, hate, life, death, trust, family...so much, all at once, was too much to bear...*

[terran631]

Leo: *goes back to the dojo* Sensei will be here in a minute Mike.

Raph: *Good god, he's so messed up. How the hell did this happen? Walks a little ways away from everyone*

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter hated leaving the girls in mid session, but he had important matters concerning his son to deal with. He stood up, and headed into the dojo. Leo stood beside Donatello and Michelangelo, who were seated, and Raphael was standing nearby. He nodded wordlessly to Leonardo, and knelt down beside his youngest son.*

Sp: Michelangelo?

[terran631]

Mike: *looks up* Heh..hi, Splinter. Leo tell you I'm crazy?

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter looked at the others* Please leave us be...
*Splinter shook his head at Mike's question, holding back a smile. He then sat down beside his son, perpendicularly, so that Mike sat sideways in front of him.*

Sp: Do you feel comfortable enough to talk?

[terran631]

*the others leave with a sympathetic glance to Mike*


Mike: *looks away* I don't know, Master. I mean, I wasnt lying when I said I dont remember the dream. I didnt think it was. I mean...i knew some parts were, but others seemed so real. I thought they were. *drops his head into this hands*

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter put a comforting hand on the back of Mike's neck, massaging gently.*

Sp: I understand. Even i was unsure at times...

[terran631]

Mike: *relaxes a little under SPlinters hand and chuckles wearily* Great. The whole family is goin' crazy..no offense Sensei. *looks up at his master* Everything was a dream? I mean..G'ma and Eni. Leo's breakdown. Your collapse. Kali leaving. Machias being the daughter from hell. THe alcohol. Venus. Everything? Just a dream?

[Kali]

*Kali turned around, starting to worry slightly that she couldn't see the others.* Okay, Kali think... *then it hit her, she wasn't in the physical world, and the rules were different here. She simply thought about them, and imagined herself with them.*

*a slight sense of Vertigo later and Kali walked up and sat near Machias and Kame.* Where's Splinter?

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: Well, as long as we lose insanity together, *tilts his head* its okay then?
*He heard a groan from Mike, and chuckled lightly. He told himself to be serious about the situation, and continued the neck massage, nodding slightly*
Mmhmm...Even though it seemed so real, it was all an illusion. Enigma is in one piece, Leonardo's mental well-being is good, *smiles* I feel quite well, Kali and Raphael are still very much together and in love, Machias is behaving--for now *chuckles*, and Venus and the alcohol are all nonexistant. *pauses the massage for a brief second* Though why we had it is still a mystery. *looks at his son concernedly*



*Kame and Machias loked up at Kali, shrugging.*
~I dunno...maybe one of the guys is talking to him....~

Kame: ~Well, whatever it is, I hope he hurries. I'm gonna start falling asleep at this rate....~

[terran631]

Mike: *sigh* I'm with Raph. I just wanna forget about it. Write it off as an unsolved mystery and get on with life.

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter nodded.*
Sp: I understand, some of the things that took place in the dream I myself would rather forget. But having such an incident happen like it did, and ignoring it, could be dangerous in itself. If the dream was meant to be as a warning, trying to forget it could prove to be a dangerous ordeal, would it not?

[terran631]

Mike: *considered that and saw the truth in the words. He wasnt ready to admit it though.* Master...honestly, I've had worse dreams. Dreams where everyone died. Dreams of monsters and villains beyond scary. I mean, aside from the fact that we ALL had the same dream..why is this one so bad? I mean, we all lived. There were good times. Just alot more bad. But nothin so bad to give me this feelin. I just dont get it.

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter spun himself around so that he sat beside his son, and gave a thoughtful look.*
Sp: Hmm...Perhaps what troubles you about this is that this could indeed happen?

[terran631]

Mike: *instead of answering the question, he looks at splinter and asks one of his own* Is that what troubles you about it, Master?

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter looked sidelong at is son's face, and sighed, looking downward slightly.*

Sp: Perhaps...but not all of it. *looks back up(down) at his son* As i have said before, the future is not concrete. It can change according to every decision you make. What events in the dream worried you most?

[terran631]

Mike: *thinks for a minute and shrugs* I dunno. Stuff about Machias I guess. THe way she acted. Kind of outta control. *pauses* No...guess the way everyone acted. Everyone was outta control. *voice drops to a whisper* Even you.

[azure turtle]

*Azure, unaware of the events going on in the caves, wandered into the dark alley. He saw nothing but trash strewn about. Not a single hint of the mysterious figure. Sighing, he leaned against the wall, rubbing his temples*

That dream... was so disturbing. Did I really get into a major fight with Leo? Did we really attack each other? It was so... so real.

Voice: Having trouble with your dreams?

*Azure jumped with a start and whirled around to come face to face with a cloaked figure*

Who... who are you?

???: I don't think that's important. What's important is... I know what your dreams mean. I can answer your questions.

Oh yeah, sure. And you expect me to trust you? Just like that?

*Azure turned around and began heading out of the alley*

???: Then you are denying your destiny. Go ahead, return home to your brothers and sisters. Even Splinter won't be able to help you.

*Azure froze in his tracks*

How do you know about my family?

???: I know more than you think. Stop denying your curiosity. You walked into this alleyway because you felt a strong sensation. A sensation that told you to find your answers here.

I... Oh fine.

*Azure turned around to face the mysterious stranger*

Give me my answers, then. Tell me what the hell is going on.

???: In due time. Come, follow me. I must show you something first.

*Azure gritted his teeth. This guy didn't seem trustworthy. He reluctantly followed the stranger deeper into the alleyway, being very careful to keep his guard up*

Very well...

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter looked at his son sadly, and put an arm around Mike's shoulders.*
Sp: Indeed, everyone was truly not themselves. *He paused to think about his daughter, and her behavior in the dream.* I know about my daughter's behavior. Machias is most likely feeling just as lost as you are right now...

[terran631]

Mike: *nods* Yeh she probably is. *sighs* Man, I feel wiped out, but I dont wanna sleep. Ya know? *smiles* SOrry I dragged you from you meditation Master.

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter smiled, and gave his son a one armed hug*
Sp: I understand, and do not worry...you are welcomed to join us. It will help you feel better...

[terran631]

Mike: *laughs nervously* Uhh..no thanks, Master. I dont like wandering around in my head. Too much empty space to get lost in. You go ahead..I'll just...eh...I dunno. I'll find something to do

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: All right. *goes to kneeling position* Should you have more questions, do not hesitate to come to me. That is why i am here, to help you...*kisses his son's forehead, pats his sholder, and heads for the door.*

[terran631]

Mike: *blushes a little at the kiss* Thanks master. I'm ok now. I think. Well...yeh. Probably not. But I'll live. *grins*

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: Well, to be sure, Raphael will still be keeping an eye on you...
*Splinter gave his son a look, smiled, and headed out the door.*

[terran631]

Mike: *laughs to himself* Yeh but who's gonna keep and eye on Raphael?


Leo: *catches SP as he leaves the dojo* Is he ok, Master?

[Machias Banshee]

*Splinter nodded* For now, yes. I would like you and your brothers to keep an eye on him still, however. Once I am finished with the girls, I will speak to him, as well as the rest of you.

[terran631]

*raph and Donatello come up to them*

Don: *shakes his head* Still trying to sort all of this out

Raph: *sighs* Whats to sort out? I'm still not understanding you guys. Since Mike is ok, I'm goin for a ride

[Machias Banshee]

Sp: *looked at Donatello* I understand. Many of us still are trying to. *He then looked to Raphael. He knew that Raphael was merely trying to ignore the memories, but knew that he would be ready to confront them at his own pace.* Very well, Raphael, but do be careful...