Donnie's Thoughts

Tag

Comfortably I sat on the couch of the pit with my homemade laptop placed upon my lap. My fingers were typing furiously and rapidly. Hands dancing across the keyboard. Brows furrowed as I was deep in concentration. I was on the verge of finally completing my software update, manually.

It took me almost two days to successfully complete without any complications. My eyes had never left the screen besides going to eat dinner or other necessities.

While on my laptop, I heard some quick and heavy footsteps coming from the entrance of the lair. I then heard an unmistakable shout from one of my brothers.

"Booyakasha!!" Then more heavy footsteps coming closer.

What I didn't expect was when they finally arrived, they hurriedly dispersed around the lair. All besides.." Hey, Mikey! What's going on?" I asked an exciting looking turtle.

Said turtle turned and looked at me with his shining blue eyes. "Sup Don! Can't talk much right now. We're playing a game, and I need to hide!" He spoke in a rush.

I looked at him confused." A game? What kinda-" " Sorry bro. This turtle has to hide. You can play, but you better hurry before the good spots are taken." And in a flash, Mikey left.

I sat there, puzzled. But I had to admit, taking a break to have fun and loosen up seemed tempting. I looked back to my computer screen to see that all my hard work paid off. I smiled to myself and closed my laptop. I looked around for any sighs of my brothers and found the lair to be completely silent.

I shuddered. The whole atmosphere of the place seemed to give an ominous mood. Walking back to my lab I couldn't help but get the feeling as if someone was watching me. I picked up the pace and made it safely in the confinement of my lab. I took in some much needed air after I been holding my breath without me noticing. I made my way to my work table and placed my laptop down.

I was about to sit on my chair when I heard a shout. Pushing my chair back, I ran out to find where the noise was coming from. It was coming from the dojo. Just as I was about to start running there, something grabbed my ankle. It yanked on it hard enough for me to lose my balance and fall face first to the ground. Whatever grabbed me pulled me swiftly into the shadows. I was about to yell out when a rough scaled hand covered my mouth.

Just as I was about to fight my assailant, I heard someone come out from the dojo and groan in anger. I looked toward the dojo entrance and out comes Leonardo. He is slumped over, dragging his feet as he walks. His face contorts into a displeased look. He looks as if someone just made fun of his favorite tv show, SpaceHeroes.

Leo walked toward the couch and plopped himself onto it. He sighed in defeat and turned on the tv. He wore a bored expression as he was clicking through the channels. When he finally found the right one, he sat up, crossed his legs and glued his eyes to the TV which was playing his favorite theme song. As he watched a faint smile grew upon his face.

I was so focused on Leo that I have forgotten about being held amongst the shadows. I slowly turned my head to see who it was that dragged me to dark corner of the lair. My eyes met vibrant green ones and I immediately knew it was my brother, Raphael.

Raph camouflaged brilliantly against the dark wall a few ways from the dojo and the kitchen. I gave him a questionable look which earned me a " don't you know?" look. I frowned, showing him that I obviously didn't know, if not I wouldn't be here. He gave me an apologetic look. Raph began to whisper.

" We're hiding." He explained. " Trying not to get caught. But then I saw fearless there walk toward to dojo where I knew he'd get caught." He paused. " Didn't think he'd make this far." He chuckled.

"Well where's Mikey?" I asked in a whisper.

" Not sure. But he better not-" he abruptly stopped and eyes widened. " Oh crud." He looked at me and smirked. "Sorry Don." Before I could ask what he was talking about he shoved me into the open and sprinted away. I looked to where he was heading and ran back to the safety of my lab. No way was I playing this game now!

I shut the huge iron doors with a loud bang. I cringed at the sound. This was ridiculous, when all of a sudden... " Ahh, SEWER APPLES!!" The hotheaded red clad turtle yelled throughout the lair. His harsh mumbled curses and brash temper could be heard, as he stomped away. Probably to let off steam in his bedroom. I sighed in relief, no one would be able to come in. Finally, I am left in peace.

Sluggishly, I made my way to the spare cot I keep in the lab. Just for my convenience for say if I work long hours on a project in the lab. I can take a break, and sleep comfortably on the cot. Thereby staying close to my work to continue as soon as I wake. I flopped on the mattress and pulled the covers over myself. My eyes began to droop, yawning I shut my eyes for a few minutes.

Darkness fills my vision. Body becomes lighter. Thoughts fly in and out my mind. Warmth engulfs me. Everything is quite.

My eyes slowly crack open, checking my surroundings. Trying to recall my recent activities, I sit up on my elbows. Something in my mind clicks and the events of earlier today come pouring in. As I'm scanning the lab I notice something out of place that I know, it wasn't like that before. I see right in front of me, my lab door wide open. I don't remember ever leaving it open, I specially recall me closing it shut before I passed out on the cot.

Now that my body was fully alert I looked around my lab again. The quietness of it all made me feel uneasy. How long have I been out? I swing my legs over the edge of the cot, fully sitting up. I'm still a bit groggy from the sleep, but soon after a cup of coffee I'll be fully refreshed.

Standing up, I stretched my tense and sore muscles. Then something above me moves. Before I get the chance to run or get out of the way, someone jumps down from the ceiling on top of me. I fall with little grace, ending with me hitting the hard cold ground face first.

As I groan in pain from my terrible fall, I hear the intruder speak, "Oops, sorry Don!" The angelic voice said. I turned my head and face, "A-april?!" I squeak in embarrassment. I am now lying on my butt on the stone floor, while the girl of my dreams is right in front of me. Smiling so brightly, her icy blue eyes sparkling. My cheeks began to burn, palms began to sweat.

" Morning sleepy head." She giggled. I smiled at how adorable she was.

She moved closer toward me, slowly. My heart started to beat rapidly, pounding in my chest. What was she gonna do? I started to break out in a cold sweat. What did she want? My head was spinning. She's coming closer! Is she trying to examine me? Get a better look at me? Do I have something on my face? I wanted to move my hand and check, but her eyes kept me still.

Was April going to kiss me?

That's when I thought I was going to lose it. She wouldn't do that, we're friends. Nothing more, nothing less. April doesn't see me that way..... Does she? I could only wonder and hope. It would be a dream come true if April were to return my affections.

April stopped inches away from my face. Our eyes locked together, icy blue eyes and brown-red eyes met. My heart skipped a beat.

She placed her index finger on the tip of my nose. A small grin forms on her porcelain face. Her eyes glimmered with playfulness, making my face turn beet red. "Tag," she smiled." You're it!" She then got up and ran out of the lab in a fit of giggles. I sat on the floor of the lab for a couple of minutes, mulling over what had just happened. I shook my head giving in and laughed. I stood up on my feet smiling wide.

I love playing Tag.

~~~ Hey everyone! Sorry for the late update, been busy. But I'm hoping to continue on with more chapters. I would love to hear from you guys and what you think about my story so far. Thanks for reading! ~~~