Moon Chronicles: The Light In My Darkness

Harassed And Rescued

The next day at school, Jake was walking with April and Makayla. He didn't know what happened the night before, but based on how April was concerned for him, it was probably bad. But he didn't want to bring it up, considering that his sister was right there with them.

April was also hesitant to say anything, either. Especially after the wierd 'dream' she had last night. Although, she still wasn't sure of it was a vision or not, since Za-Naron had said it was what the future was going to be. She didn't believe it, bit she also didn't bring it up, since it involved the monster from her past. And she wasn't ready to tell Jake about that just yet.

"Wow. . . you guys sure are quiet this morning." Makayla said. "I'm getting some awkward vibes here."

"Sorry, sis." Jake apologized. "It's just. . . some weird things happened last night that I can't talk about."

"Why not?" Makayla asked.

Jake thought about the four mutant turtles living just beneath their feet and remembered how April told him to keep them a secret. "Oh, it's just personal stuff." Jake said. "Also, I mainly don't remember much from last night, anyway."

That last part wasn't a total lie, but Jake couldn't just bring up the turtles. 'Sorry, sis. But the less you know, the better.' He thought to himself.

"Don't worry, Makayla." April said with a smile. "You'll learn of it all in time. But for now. . . it has to remain a secret."

"Okay. . ." Makayla said. "I'm just gonna go in ahead and go into the cafeteria for breakfast."

"You ate just before we left." Jake said.

"I'm still hungry." Makayla said, before walking off, leaving Jake and April alone.

"Man, I thought we'd have to be quiet forever." April said.

"So, should we talk about last night?" Jake asked. "I still have so many questions."

"What is there to say?" April asked.

"What's with the four mutant turtles living in the sewer?" Jake whispered aggressively. "Were you going to tell me about them?"

"Well, it's complicated." April whispered back. "No one should know about them."

"Then why do you know about them?" Jake asked.

"They saved me and my dad from. . . uh, street thugs." April said. "It was only fair that I become their ally."

"Everything you just said sounds like a lie." Jake said.

"You wouldn't believe me if I told you." April said. "Like I said, it's complicated."

Jake was about to say something else, but that's when an all too familiar, obnoxious voice broke in to their conversation. "Ah, Jakey-boo! There you are!" It said.

Jake groaned in frustration as he turned to see Natalie walking up to them. And she had a large smile on her face.

"You've been avoiding me." Natalie said. "Why?"

"Why do you think?" Jake asked.

"Oh, don't be like that." Natalie said, clinging to Jake's arm. "We have such good chemistry. Why ruin it by avoiding fate?"

"What fate?" Jake asked. "Let go of me."

"Let's go and hang out together." Natalie said with a smirk. "I promise it'll be worth your while."

"Hey, back off." April said, stepping forward. "He clearly doesn't want to hang out with you. So, take a hint, girl!"

"Ah. . . you're here too." Natalie said. "April O'Niel, was it? Sorry to break you both apart, but it's my turn with Jakey-boo."