The Travelers Wish (The Wattys 2016)

Chapter 24

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Leonardo and Michelangelo were laughing so hard, while Raphael just stood there with his arms crossed, chuckling

"What's the matter bro, did we ruin the moment?"
Said Leonardo who was holding onto Michelangelo's shell for support because he was laughing so hard.

Donatello quickly slid out from under me and jumped up.

"April it's not what it looks like!!"
He tried to assure her.

I just cracked up and rose up on my knees.

Now it's time for a little fun.

"Actually it's exactly what it looks like!"
I said menacingly.

Donnie shot me this look that was impossible to describe, but the words pure hatred come to mind.

April looked shocked.

Master Splinters eyes got even wider, and the boys stopped laughing.

I jumped up and causally propped my elbow on Donnie's shoulder.

"I was teaching Donatello how to waltz, and as you can assume, captain klutz over here got tangled up in his own 2 feet and took me down with him."

Everyone was silent.

If there was a crickets chirping sound affect for this scene it would be playing right now.

Then much to everyone's surprise, the giant rat burst out laughing.

And I mean crouching over leaning on his cane hysterical laughing.

"My Son, Donatello learning how to waltz, this is what I believe the expression is 'rich'."

"Why did you wanna learn how to dance bro?"
Question Mikey.

Donnie looked straight at April, then cast his eyes on the floor.

"I... Ugh... Umm"

I can't just leave him there hanging.

Insert theme music here, Roxanne to the rescue.

"Well you know Donnie, always wanting to learn something new.
Got to keep that giant brain occupied."

The look The embarrassed purple clad turtle shot me clearly stated.
"God bless you Roxanne!"

I gave him a small wink, one that only he could see.

"Really, Donnie... ballroom dancing?!"
Chuckled Raphael?

Does that guy need me to spell things out for him?

"RAPHEAL!"
Master Splinters voice boomed.

"Do not make fun of one who is willing to learn, remember every professional was once a beginner, need I remind you of the first time you handled a Sia?"

He looked at me and chuckled

"Remember that spoon?"

He joked referring to the first time I handled kitchenware with my green mutant hands.

"Ok Donnie all jokes aside, lets see what you got."
Encouraged Michelangelo.

Ands that's Michelangelo, a true prankster, but the most compassionate at heart, always encouraging others.

"Lets show em"
I said, copying Mikey's encouraging tone, in hopes to build up Donatello's confidence.

We performed a simple fox trot thankfully Donnie only stumbled twice.

I think it had something to do with April watching him.

Man I really hope Casey Jones doesn't show up for a good long while, I know he exists somewhere in this universe, and in all the universes is the guy April usually ends up marrying, but hopefully this time will be different, hopefully Donnie gets the girl this time, I'm gonna do everything I can to help him.

We finished to light applause from Master Splinter and Michelangelo.

The Sansei gave a stern look to Leonardo and Raphael until they joined in on the applause.

"Now a waltz please."
Politely commanded The Rodent.

Donnie looked at me nervously.

I pat him on the shoulder reassuringly.

"You can do it, Iv got faith in you."

He tried to hide his small look.

He wrapped his arms around me in the classic waltz position.

I looked over his shoulder and saw April.

Arms still crossed, who hasn't spoken a word since she "walked in on us"

The corner of my mouth twitched into a smile.

Is that a hint of jealousy I detect.

This is good, jealousy is good...

We waltzed slowly, I was trying my best to keep Donatello steady and on on his feat, which isn't easy considering that when in my human form he almost doubles me in weight.

You don't think a shell is that heavy?

Well you better believe it.

I was so focused on leading that I didn't even notice Master Splinter walk up beside us.

He tapped Donatello on the shoulder.

"May I cut in?"

Donnie stepped back looking relived.

Master splinter silently stepped in front of me and graciously held out his hand.

I was speechless but quickly regained myself and placed my hand in his.

It was soft and furry, the rough pads on his paws felt just like my own aerialist calluses.

"It would be my honor sir."
I smiled humbly.

As he formally placed his other hand on my waist.

Master Splinter danced just like he fought.
Gracefully and in control.

Dancing with him... Man I swear he was the best partner Iv ever had.

I didn't have to lead at all, not even a little bit.
It was like waltzing on a cloud.

Who knew Japan's former greatest ninja was an excellent ballroom dancer.

The Viennese waltz that was playing drew to a close and we finished dancing.

The 7 foot tall rat in samurai robes bowed to me slightly.

"Thank you Roxanne, for making an old rat feel young again."

I got this giant feeling of Deja vu

"It really was an honor sir, you are skilled dancer."

He headed for the exit, and noticed the the stunned silent jaws on the floor reactions that his students and even April were wearing.

"What?"
He laughed

"You don't think I won Tang Shen over with just my good looks now did you?"

He chuckled and walked out.

"Oh that reminds me.."
Remembered April.

"I brought over pizza for lunch."

With the mention of pizza everyone pulled a road runner and bolted to the living room.

Well almost everyone, I didn't notice Raphael leaning against the wall beside me as I went to pack up Donnie's laptop and CD player, which he rapidly forgot at the mention of pizza.

"Can I help you?"
I asked him.

"No just wondering how on earth you inspire 2 kick ass ninjas to dance around like its a Disney musical."
He replied ever so sarcastically.

"What's the matter Raph, can't dance?"
I smirked back.

"Oh I don't dance...."

"I think someone's just jealous..."
I teased turning around.

He quickly reached over and hit the next button on the CD player and the track skipped to a faster sassy ballroom song.

He slid right in front of me and held out his hand.

I raised my eyebrows

"Your on!"
He challenged.