Aria's POV:
Today, the whole family's gathered to explore the Hidden City since we've only ever been to Dad's lab, Big Mama's Hotel & Battle Nexus, or Run of the Mill Pizza. Everyone points to the part of the map they want to explore the most.
Mikey: "Hidden City Zoo."
Leo: "Ooh, luxury resort."
Donnie: "Battle Nexus?"
April: "Ooh, Witch Town."
Raph: "All right, we've narrowed down our list to 200 activities. I don't wanna spend my whole day in the Hidden City voting, so I say we each do our own thing."
We all agree, and everyone walks off to do their own thing.
April: "Hey, Ari, since you've already been to the Battle Nexus, wanna come with us to Witch Town?"
I glance at the bright blue teddy bear in Mikey's arms with a smirk before turning to Donnie & April with a casual smile.
Me: "Actually, I'll stay with Mikey & Splinter. But I'll catch up with you guys later."
Donnie & April nod as they walk into Witch Town.
Splinter: "Well, Mikey, Aria, it's just you and me. Ready for the Lou Jitsu celebrity walking tour of the Hidden City?"
Mikey: "We sure are. All three of us."
Splinter: "Three? Oh, you mean the bear.-*pinches bear's cheek*-Isn't this the cutest, little-"
Dad: "Hands off, rat."
Splinter: "Draxum?!"
Yep, Mikey's bear is my dad in disguise. Unfortunately, Splinter's not having it.
Splinter: "Stay away from my DNA."
Mikey: "Dad, don't use Axum-Dre's real name. He's the most wanted man in the Hidden City. That's why we got this cloaking broach. No one will suspect this adorable toy is actually-"
Splinter: "The insane mad scientist who tried to wipe out the human race?"
Dad: "I prefer warrior alchemist who tried to wipe out the human race."
Splinter pulls Mikey & me over for a private chat.
Splinter: "Why is he here? I thought this was going to be a you and me thing."
Dad: *scoffs* "Fine by me. I've got some meat to slop back at the lunchroom."
Mikey: "No! Stay! It'll be fun!"
Splinter: "No. Let him go. It'll be funner."
Dad: "So you want me to go?"
Splinter: "Yes."
Dad: "Great. I'm staying."
Well, it's not how I wanted this to turn out, but if it means I get to spend time with both of my father figures, it's worth it. Hopefully, they can learn to get along for mine and Mikey's sake.
{Time skip}
We walk through a neighborhood that Splinter used to frequent when he was still Lou Jitsu.
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Family is Forever
FanfictionAria has grown up with the turtles since she was 8 years old. Her family had been ambushed by the Foot Clan, and she needed a good home. So, the turtles took it upon themselves, with Splinter's blessing, to provide her with a good home and a new fam...
