The Rising (final book of The Call series) ~ TMNT Fanfiction

Chapter 37: Battle

A/N: Hi, just another warning, there's another sexual scene in this chapter! It's toward the beginning half. It's sort of the same intensity/description level as some of the other ones that I've written so that might give you an idea. Just a warning in case you don't want to read that haha. 

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When we leave the Farmhouse, we're leaving behind our place of sanctuary – our place of safety. The snow crunches beneath the wheels of the car as we pull out of the side of the house. The sun is at the bottom of the sky, wedged between the mountains and hills. It's an ombre view. It's dawn.

When we get home, it's still morning, but the sun has risen higher. In New York, the city never sleeps, and this is no special occasion. Cars are frantic, and horns dance around the city. There are angry shouts coming from drivers, and signs with graffiti on every corner.

Even though it's light outside, I fall asleep as soon as I get home.

Later that day, I find myself walking through the summer-heat of the sewers. When I walk into the lair, I find the turtles all in the front room together. Mikey is playing video games, Raph is passed out on the couch, Donnie is working on one of his inventions, and Leo is sitting on the couch with Mikey.

"There's a zombie weapon there," Leo advises. "Click on the lightbulb on the lamppost."

Mikey does so, and grins when he collects a bomb. "Thanks, Leo!"

Leo smiles and nods. When he looks over and sees me, he holds out his arms. I grin and drop my bag, breaking towards him. I jump into his arms, and he laughs, holding me tightly.

"Hey love," he says, giving me a kiss.

"What time are we all meeting at your place?" Donnie asks from his little table. He covers his invention with a cloth and picks it up to transfer it to the counter.

"Early," I say. Mikey groans at my response. "Hey, we have to catch them off guard. You should probably be there about five. Before the sun comes out."

"Before the sun comes out is still night, Lex," Mikey says, shaking his head. "But alright – whatever I have to do to kick the butts of those losers who gave me the scar on my face."

Raph, who has been stirring slowly, rolls his eyes and sits up. "It's barely a scratch, Mike. Calm down."

Even though he doesn't say it, I know Raph is really glad his brothers are safe and home. The fact that he's down here sleeping, even though Mikey has been loud speaks volumes to how Raph feels. He doesn't want anything bad to happen to them again.

I stay in the lair with everyone for the entire day. It's the last normal day. We don't know what tomorrow's outcome will be, though we hope it's victory. We can't know anything. So tonight is the last time we spend uncertain.

I feel my phone buzz.

Mom: Are you at the lair?

Me: Yes, sorry I forgot to tell you I was leaving. Do you need me home?

Mom: No, it's okay. But if you're going to stay later, you can stay there. Ask them, but I'm sure they'll all be okay with it. You can just come over with them tomorrow morning.

"Hey, do you guys think I could crash here tonight?" I ask.

"Shouldn't be a problem," Don says, glancing at his brothers, and they all seem to agree.

"Yes!" Mikey exclaims. "Video games all night!"

"Calm down, Mikey," Raph says. He smirks. "I think she'll just be snuggling with Fearless here all night."