It's not always what it seems

Alley or Foe?

After the fight she went after the last fighter. "Did you volunteer for another loss or because of your lost pride 10 years ago?"

"As an apology. What I did back then was not okay and I won't be in your way anymore. I was just jealous that a freak was better and a faster learner than me. And I wanted to know how good you become when you already defeated 5 Ninjas who were older than you within some minutes back then. Hope you will find a cure for the other one and please say her that I searched for something but couldn't find a way. Also the other ones say sorry for me to them how I treated them. You all really not just an appearance. You showed us all that we just practice hard enough we can archive every goal we want." He bowed and went away. Leaving Larota confused behind. He still called her names, but the sight he had of her changed. He just needed some more time.

Amoly ran towards Larota and jumped into her arms to get a spinning hug. "It was awesome! You were awesome! I knew you could do it!"

Talena were some steps after her, but also smiling. "Okay I doubt it a bit, but I am so glad that you proved me wrong."

"You just worrying too much, sis. Have a little more faith in things. Expecially you." Larota petted her head and then pulled her into a hug she was too shy to ask for.

"Yeah I know. I am working on it." Talena hugged back. Glad that Larota wasn't mad at her.

"And I help! With a lot of hugs and love!" Amoly smiled bright at both of them and they all chuckled.

Larota looked around to see if Venus was already back, but she was no where to be seen. She sighed sad and hoped nothing happened to her.

Even no sign of the green bandana turtle. So no letter or message neither. She hugged both of her sisters one more time and began to wandering around. Some people were gratulating her while still some of them whispered behind her back. Their look weren't new, but the hate began to fill their eyes. As if disgust and fear weren't enough.

She tried to ignore it and were glad when she could return with her sister in their own home far away from the others that evening. She likes the silent more than all the people around her. A big Clan was never something she dreamed of.

"Ah it is you. Still not finding friends?" She teased him, because she was bored.

"I am standing right in front of one or am I wrong?" Jakena smirked at her.

"Depends on how you behave. Another topic: Did you saw another turtle. A little bit taller. Cyan mask braided?" Larota looked curious at him.

"Never heard of someone like that. Why do you search for her?" Jakena crossed his arms.

"None of your business, but it was worth a try." Larota shrugged her shoulder, but didn't went away.

"By the way congrats on your win." Jakena bowed at her and in respect she bowed back.

"How do you know about it?" She put a hand on her hip and looked at him for an reaction.

"There is a lot of talking around. You know how much snakes like to talk behind others back." He showed the talking gesture with his hand towards her.

"That is unfortune true. See ya later, Jake!" Larota waved at him while seeing Chichi and Sauda searching for her and going to them.

"See ya later, Maroon." On his lips appeared a mischievous grin.