Always Be There

Hamato?

You don't have to keep up the charade anymore, child.

. . What?

You're just a child, you shouldn't have to deal with this alone.

But- but my family—

Tell them.

What?

Tell them. They can help.

But she said—

That isn't her. And she cannot control what you say. You were right, her powers have consumed her, and you are paying the price for it. You shouldn't have to do it alone.
So tell them.

. . .
I can't

Yes you can.

They'll get hurt.

Then protect them. Help them, guide them. They cannot defend themselves from an entity of unknown ability. And they cannot protect you from that entity if you cannot tell them.

But-

Donatello. The Hamato Clan is with you.

. . . But I'm not a Hamato. . . .

Yes you are, child. You were born a turtle, yes, but you were reborn a Hamato. You will always be a Hamato. Do not second guess your worth, child. We will always be with you and your family. Now please, Donatello Hamato, tell them.

. . Alright.

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Donatello awoke with a jolt, looking around in confusion. Who was I talking to. . ?
. . .
Oh.
OH.
I- how. . . ?
He sat up, rubbing his face and getting out of the bed. I have to tell them— they have to know—

The Hamato Clan is with you, child.

Donnie left the room, gulping down his nervousness and looking around. Where is Jones? He suddenly heard soft snoring in the pit, realizing exactly who it was and walking to it. "Hey- Jones?" He mumbled, sitting beside the snoring boy. He gently tapped him on the arm, causing Jones to awake with a jolt.
"Huh? What? I'm up!" He said drowsily. Then looked beside him, turning red in embarrassment. "Eh- yo, you okay?"
"I- I'm ready t- to tell every- one. . ."
"Alright. How about I go wake up your brothers and you go get Sensei, k?"
"Where's April?"
"Her house, why?"
"Good. . . Sorry I was j- just wonder- ring—"
"Nah you good dude, let's just go get the others."

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Donnie nervously stood in front of the group, subconsciously picking at his hand as thoughts rushed through his head.
Is this really a good idea—?
Did the Hamato Clan really talk to me—?
Why if I mess up again?
OhnoeveryonesstaringatmeI'mgonnamessupIknowit—

He was abruptly jolted from his thoughts by Splinter suddenly speaking.
"My son, why have you brought us here today? You have informed me it was important."
They're not gonna believe me. . Oh God why didn't I realize that sooner—
"Yo, hurry up we ain't got all day." Raph grunted, still angry about being interrupted of spike and him father and son time.
"I— erm. . Sorry. . ." He muttered.
"It's cool, Raph's just being grumpy like always." Casey grinned.
"Shut it zitface." Raph hissed.
"Hey! Now you're using that?!"
"Erm- I- It's. ." How do I do this—?
He gulped, the words beginning to catch in his throat. No- Nonono stop you gotta cooperate with me just once!
"It's about-"
Casey decided to help him, noticing it was getting increasingly hard to speak of whatever the subject was. "It's about April."