The Travelers Wish (The Wattys 2016)

Chapter 44

It was nearly 1 am when we returned back to the lair.

After the show, we were flogged by audience members at the meet and greet area.

Mostly teenage girls, who rushed right passed me and asked for pictures with the yummy "Flying Zamfira boys".

It didn't bother me, I just smiled, took there cameras and snapped a photo whenever someone asked.

Iv been in the limelight for nearly 13 years now, it was time for them to get a little glory.

It's ok, all the little girls and boys wanted their pictures with me anyways, and seeing the little kids eyes light up, like they just met a celebrity is just as good.

Signing autographs was a bit tricky at first, because the only one who actually had a decent signature was Donatello.

And even he couldn't work a pen in his 5 fingered human hands.

But with a little Ring generated "see then do" help from yours truly they managed just fine.

The first one in line was April, but she had only a few seconds to hug and congratulate each of us before she was overrun by the rest of our "fans"

"You did amazing Donnie!"

April told Donnie as she squeezed him in a hug.

He shot me a look that clearly stated.

"Worth it!"

I smiled and sent a wink.

And even after the crowd had left the building, my brother insisted we stay for dinner at the cookhouse.

The aroma of delicious meatloaf and mashed potatoes filled the air, along with the sounds of many jokes and story's the rest of the performers told us.

"I don't think Iv ever been this tired in my life!"

Complained Mikey as he plopped down on the couch.

"Man, this human body is pathetic!"

Moaned Leonardo.

"My sons, you have returned!"

Greeted master Splinter exiting his room as he slid his paper door shut then headed for us.

"Sensei."

They all nodded respectfully in unison.

"Hello sir."

I greeted.

"My boys, you made an old rat quite proud tonight.

A truly breath taking performance!"

He boasted as he hugged each one.

"You saw us father, how?"

Wondered Leo.

"April recorded the whole thing, and sent it to my communications device in what I believe is called a video mail."

He answered.

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Everyone retired to their rooms, exhausted from the show.

When everything was quieted down, I creeped over to Donnie's room, he wasn't in it.

He's probably in his lab, he spends so much time there.

I was right, there he was, working some mathematical solution of whatnot.

Lets just say, science is not my strong point.

"Knock knock"

He swiveled in his little office chair.

"Come in."