True Love

Our Enemies Have Returned

Our Enemies Have Returned

~Chapter 27~

Our Enemies Have Returned

Sunlight creaks into the window of my room, pooling onto my shut eyelids. I open my blue eyes, smiling and snuggling into my soft bed.

I'd forgotten how comfy a real bed was. Hell, I'd forgotten how great it felt being on the surface. The weeks living with the turtles had been torturous, not being able to go up outside. At. All.

Yawning, I sit up in bed, thinking about the amazing year I've spent with the turtles. And it'd all started when I was a young fifteen year old, and completely human. Well, I'm still fifteen, but I feel so more mature now. Now, why don't I take a few minutes to flashback the past year?

It all started when I was actually running from the Kraang, a year ago. I didn't know they were the Kraang at first, but as I hung out with the turtles, I came to know them as one of the most hated enemies we have. Anyway, the next night came, and Id seen the turtles talking, or arguing, with my crabby neighbor, Vic. They were attacked by Kraang, and one hit me with its blaster. I'd passed out and awoken in the lair, now a bird-kid. After getting over the shock of being a mutant, the turtles and I went over to Vic's apartment to retrieve a video on his phone. The Kraang had attacked again, and got away with Vic and the video. At the Kraang lair, Vic had turned into Spiderbytez and attacked us. With a little turtle power, we sent him fleeing into the dark city. After that incident, I continued to help them fight off their enemies and gather information on them, even if it meant risking my life.

Recently, the Kraang had invaded our planet and kidnapped me, along with the help of my brainwashed dad. They'd used me and my mental energy for their machine that would mutate the whole planet to create a suitable environment for them. Luckily, the turtles had rescued me and stopped the Kraang ship, making it sink into the murky depths of the ocean. The turtles and I had gone back to the lair to celebrate our victory.

I get up and go to my closet, taking out a pair of jeans and my yellow shirt. Not my trademark outfit, but I like it. I quickly put them on and slip on my boots, taking my bag. I put it on my shoulder and head towards the door of my bedroom. I open it and head to the door of the apartment. I'm about to open it, but a hand stops me. I turn to see Dad.

I frown. "What's wrong?"

"I'm worried the Kraang will try to take you again," he says, fear in his voice. "Who knows if they're gone for good?"

"Don't worry," I say, smiling. "The Kraang are defeated for now, so let's just enjoy the moment." When he still looks doubtful, I add, "I'll be fine. Trust me."

He's silent. "Well, alright. But just go straight to school and then back, alright?" I nod and he gives a small smile. He hugs me. "Try to understand I'm only doing this because I love you."

I nod. "I totally understand, Dad. I love you, too." When he lets go, I open the door and head off to school.

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Once I'm at school, I realize that my sister, April, hasn't been hanging out with the turtles as much as I've been. Actually, she hasn't been down there ever since Leo told us about meeting Karai for the first time! (And that was ten chapters ago, people!)

As if on cue, April suddenly comes towards me from her group of giggling friends. I look around for Alli, my best friend (next to Donnie).

"Annie," April says. "Why weren't you in school for a few weeks?"

I raise my eyebrow. How could she not notice?! The whole Kraang invasion! I was part of it! "April, I was staying with the turtles. I had to, because the Kraang were after me."