The Girl With A Story (TMNT, fem! reader) 2012 ver.

eighteen

"Yin, we're not trying to-." Donnie began to speak.

"Well you're doing it! ALL OF YOU! Maybe if I just up and left it'll be easier. But noooo, you guys with bitch and complain about me then, too, huh!?"

"Yame!" Splinter's voice boomed. "All of you! In the dojo. Now!"

***

They all sat side by side, neither one of them looking at the other. What is Splinter gonna do now?

"Now, you all know that this amount of bickering is ridiculous!" Splinter scolded them, "you all know better than to be at one another's throats. But-Yin does have a point. All of you turtles are bringing her into every argument you all have! This is not how I raised my sons to be!"

"Sorry, Sensei", the guys said in unison, remorse in each of their voices.

"And further more, you won't be watching TV for a week, Casey won't be coming over. Nothing!"

I should probably keep my mouth shut. But whatever. "Sensei?"

Splinter raised an eyebrow. "Yes, Yin?"

"Umm...what can we do in the meantime? With the war and everything, and the new information we found out. Can we at least do something?"

"Very well." Splinter sighed. "You and Donnie over the next week will do research and gather as much information as you can. But you both will be doing extra training. Do I make myself clear?"

"Hai, Sensei!"

"And one more thing: I think you all deserve an apology to Yin."

"We're sorry, bro", Mikey said gloomily, shoulders sagging. "We don't mean to drag you into this."

"That's okay, buddy." She gave him a hug and he instantly smiled again, he walked out of the dojo.

"We're sorry." Donnie ruffled her hair and hugged her.

"It's alright", she beamed softly at him and he too walked away.

"Sorry we have to drag you into this mess..." Raph grumbled, not wanting to look at her.

"That's okay, Raph, I'm used to it by now", she joked lightly.

They shared a small grin and walked away. Now...she stood face to face with Leo. Oh boy... They stared at each other for a moment before Leo made the initiative and hugged her.

"You out of all of them should know better", Yin mumbled, sounding a bit hurt.

Leo knew what she meant. "You're right, Yin... I'm sorry. We all are."

Then he walked away. Thankfully Splinter didn't catch on to that part. That would've been embarrassing!!

"Yin, a moment please", Splinter said, turning to her. "I have something that will help you calm down. Would you like to learn?"

"Yes, Sensei", she nodded, sitting down.

"I taught this to Leonardo, it's a Japanese mantra. It has helped him countless times, and I think it will benefit you as well."

He begins a demonstration for her. "Sho Sai Shu, Na Mu Sa Man Da."

"Dang, even listening to that sounded calming."

Splinter chuckled. "Now, follow my lead."

***

Unbeknownst to Splinter and Yin, the four turtles were watching them with interest. Yin looked comfortable, going in sync with Splinter.