TMNT X Shinobi Reader

8.

A few weeks have passed since Splinter started to train Y/n, and she hasn't been having a hard time like he thought she would. In fact, her flexibility when it comes to martial arts gives her one heck of an advantage. So's that, right off the bat Splinter made them do that 'last one standing wins' thing, and she beated them easily out of how unpredictable she was.

Still, that's also pretty challenging to both Master Splinter and Y/n, since whenever it comes down to it, her body instinctively rely on the moves of various martial arts randomly instead on focusing on ninjutsu. Only very basic stuff she knows is indeed based on ninjutsu, but it's a very small percentage compared to the other martial arts she knows. Basically, she knows kickboxing, jiujitsu, a bit of judo and even wrestling.

In order to get her more used to relying on ninjutsu, Splinter asked Leo to have extra sessions with her.

So right now they're sparring on the dojo and she throws him over her shoulder. "*Panting* How was that?" She askes. "*Groan* Not bad. But I guess it's easy for you since you know judo."

"Sorta. The heavier the harder." She says as she rubs her shoulder. Leo notices that and gets up with a worried expression. "Are you okay?" He askes. "Yeah, yeah. I'm good. It's just my shoulder."

"Is it hurting?"

"Yep. But I'll be fine. I've dealt with worst injuries." He nods as he slightly looked at her shoulders. She usually wears a tank top and leggings to train, so everyone could see part of her scars. Splinter told the turtles about them and told them not to ask her about it. But they couldn't help but get curious. "... Do they still hurt?" Leo askes hesitantly in a tone so low it sounds like a whisper. Y/n freezes in her spot as the memories of that night flood into her mind. The screams, the pain, the fear and despair. And worst of all, the image of her father being killed right in front of her.

Leo notices her silence and frowns. Then... "... They don't hurt more than the nightmares..." She mumbles and leaves the dojo without saying a word, but before she could leave Leo grabs her arm and stops her. "Wait. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you so upset. I-I was just--"

"Curious. I get it. Don't worry about it." She says but she doesn't turn around. He bites his cheek and look to the side, and that's when an idea pops in his head. "Hey... Do you wanna... Meditate?"

She turns around frowning. "What?"

"It's just that whenever I'm upset or am worried about something I like to meditate. It helps me clear my head. Maybe you should give it a try."

"I don't know, Leo..."

"Hey, relax. I'm not going to force you to do it. But if you ever want to, just tell me. Okay?" She opens a slight smile before turning around and leaving.

Leo slaps himself right after. "Damn it! How am I such an idiot?!"

#A.N.: *looks at small chapter and how long hasn't written anything* ... *hides behind notebook* sorry it took me so long to update and sorry it's so short! 😫 I'll try to make it up to you guys next chapter, I promise!