The next few days go on at a steady pace. The [L/N] Family kept Donatello close, him being the only way to communicate with you. Donatello couldn't stay forever whoever, he still had his own family to take care of. As much as he wants to stay with you, your parents convinced him that you'll be alright.
It was quite the struggle trying to speak to you when he's not around, but your sister was far too desperate. She spent all her loose time learning braille, so far as to get you to learn it too when Donatello returns. With his help, she managed to build a braille monitor, which would quickly display the braille as she typed her words into a keyboard.
She was ecstatic when you managed to read your first sentence and she continued learning alongside you. Donatello was still needed whenever he can, considering you haven't learned the entire braille dictionary supposedly. And sometimes you struggle to remember, and he would gladly refresh you on the data.
Your parents were working hard going everywhere along the Hidden City to find the ingredients for the ritual, it was tedious considering how scarce the materials were. But they persevere, for you.
Reika really wanted to help you, slowly remembering every single promise that she made to you when you were kids. Every place she'd take you resonated in her mind, but it hurts like lava. It was a constant reminder of how she had never fulfilled them, slowly piling up as a tall mountain of words. She wants you to be okay, but she can't help but feel helpless.
Was it her fault that you were into this mess? Thinking about it, if she had stayed and took the bullet for you, you'd be alright. If she had not tried to get stronger, to learn even more, she could've been the target. That might be selfish, but what can she do?
It was hard for her to think of any other way without sacrificing herself, but she had an idea.
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"Hey Donatello." The elder sister's voice rang into his ears as he entered the household. It was his shift now, and she would usually accompany him, or more to watch his every move. But it seems like today will be different.
"Can you watch over her while I go out? I might be gone for a while."
Donatello scans her figure up and down, seeing that she's in some type of fancy getup. "And where may I ask?" Although he's a little enlightened that she's leaving, this is very out of character for her. This is far off from her overprotective sister nature, one that he can link to April's behavior.
"Just foraging, none of your business." Her eyes glared at him, burning his figure. But he's gotten used to it over the days he took care of you, it still feels belittling however. Silence looms over them as Reika took something from the cabinets of the living room, Donatello managed to snatch a glimpse of it, and it seemed familiar to the crystal he had caught her using at the mall.
"Take care of her." Her voice was stern, but it wavered with some hint of guilt and regret. Donatello's not one known for his emotion cue readings, but he can read verbal cues. It was his turn to stare Reika down, his drawn eyebrows tailored together with a frown.
Reika, however, pushed him aside and left towards the front door. She stopped just in front of the gateway. Her head turns slowly back, her eyes looking outwards.
"Take care of her when I can't. You can do better." Her voice was soft as she departed, and it left the terrapin in confusion. It felt like a praise, but also a request. He's now considering what could possibly be that your sister is doing. But he rushed to the room you're currently occupying, finding himself by your side.
You were typing on the braille computer, typing in words you know and feeling what they are translated. Donatello watched your hands work as your stare wandered off to the room. He noticed that you were typing something for your sister, something in the lines of a party. You stopped at a halt, your hand hovering over the keyboard. He noticed this and nudged your shoulder to get your attention. He placed his hand on your shoulder and gave it a firm grip to try and get you back to reality.
You laid your hand over his, your stare still absent. This gave Don a little shock as he expected you to either be surprised to see him or at least a small shudder in reaction to his touch. Your voice finally pours out, "Hey Don. How are you feeling?" You smiled softly, your head still not turning from its forward view.
"Well, I am feeling splendid. How are you on the other hand?" His hand still under yours, he tried his best not to pull back. He couldn't scan your features, so he reluctantly sighed.
"I'm okay, but uh. Is ReiRei going somewhere?" The new name rings in his mind, "Who the fuck?" He thought to himself. "Um, may I question who that is?" You simply giggled and looked towards his direction, your eyes closed happily.
"Who do you think it is, dingus? It's my sister. Rei from Reika and just double it down." Your voice was laced with a cheerful dash, bringing a smile up Donatello's face. "I am merely double checking, but she did leave in a fancy attire."
Your face falters down as you push yourself up, irritation growing in your dull cloudy eyes. "Let's go to the Nexus Hotel." an instance of command sounded from you as you grabbed a hold of yourself on his arm, waiting.
"I'm sorry what? No, not in the situation you're in right now. It's far too dangerous." Donatello reminded, pushing you down back to your seat. You retaliated back, claiming that your sister is in danger. Donatello believed you, but he doesn't want tot take any risks. "Your sister seemed like she had business to do, let her do it. She's stronger than she looks." That bought a small spark of confusion.
"Donnie, what did she do?" Venom laced itself on your words, slowly leaking and dripping down on Donatello although it was not intended for him. "Well, let's say she actually did attempt to scoop my eyeballs out and turn them into jewelry." He voiced casually, watching your face turn from shock to disgust to anger.
"I'm sorry, she did what?!" Your voice emptied louder than you had wanted it, but that is an understatement of what you should really be doing. "Oh, I'm gonna give her a piece of my mind-" "I'd rather you not, considering she might turn your innards into jewelry as well." Donatello stopped you, rubbing your back to try and calm you down.
"Just wait until she comes back, I'll give her the beating of a lifetime." Your face scrunched as you balled out your fist. You heard Donatello chuckle in a soft tone, "Although I applaud your bravery and worry for my sake, I can assure you that she is still unmatched against the almighty Donatello." He boasted in pride and your face softened as he continued.
"Nevermind, she can take you down whenever she wants." A smirk wringed itself on your face as you imagine him putting a hand up his plastron in dishonor. "Gasp! You lost all care for me so instantly, like you never cared at all." He exaggerates the last part, putting a hand on his head like a damsel in distress would do.
"I kinda wish I didn't if you're just gonna go ahead and flaunt all the time about how great you are."
"Well pardon my pride, but it has never been wrong in defining who I am. And that is the world's greatest genius and inventor. The funniest out of my brothers. The most charming man alive, along with the wittiest."
You giggled as he went on, stopping him as you pulled him closer to you. The sudden close in distance got Donatello off guard as his mouth closed shut in reaction. "Thanks for sticking out with me anyways."
Silence makes itself at home as you stared off to who knows where. He was slightly thankful that you couldn't see the fire emitting from his face. But it gave him timr to think about it. Maybe this is the time to apologize. He thought, pondering back to the broken date that he had so perfectly planned.
It broke off because you cared far too much for him, you're not as selfish as he was. You wanted his relationship with his brothers to still be intact, and you prioritize them over yourself. He, however, wanted just to be with you without the nuisance of his brothers. Call himself "clingy" or "selfish" but he has not received this type of affection from anyone else. He's only ever had his family and that's it. This type of affection in brand new to him in a way just like a new alloy had been discovered by a scientist. Maybe he should've just-
"Are you still angry?" Your voice croaked, "I'm sorry I left you there, I just didn't want to linger after what I did. It was shitty of me, and I'm sorry." He eyes scans your face, his own rippling into a small void of confusion. What did you ever do? It was not your fault, he believed he had address this before, he can't find any moment where it would be inclined that it was your fault.
"First of all, I'm not aggravated by what you're doing. Second of all, You are not to blame. I was selfish, I departed early without informing my brethren, which in return, caused them all to worry. You are not at fault." His eyes were looking back at yours, but you couldn't tell. A small genuine small formed from you, and small laughter erupted.
"Aww, they care so much~ It reminds me of when ReiRei would usually fight Draxum whenever his training would go too rough." You threw yourself into a fit of laughter, reminiscing the old memories you had with your sister. Donatello then joined in, giving some of his old stories and the silly little things that his brothers would do along with him.
The chatting continued smoothly, causing you both to forget about the topic beforehand. It brought back the cheerful atmosphere that you both used to have on your calls and chats. Donatello truly misses this dearly, he can't help but just want to keep you smiling all day.
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Big Mama sits upon her throne, chattering to her bellboy about the upcoming Nexus idea. Her usage of childish words rings around the room. She looked down at her watch, before fixing her position to focus forwards towards the elevator across her room.
"Welcome, sweety tums. I've been expecting-" Her eyes grew wider as the figure walked forward, the clicking of her shoes was silenced by the red carpet. Big Mama's eyes softened, "Well welcome back home, Reika."
"Good to see you too, Aunt Mama." Her smile grew larger as the distance shortened. "It's been too long." Big Mama rose from her seat to give her niece a tight hug. The bellboys lowered their guard, walking back and keeping their hands to themselves.
"Ooh~ It's been too long! How have you been? Did you get your preferred education? Tell me about it, skrungly munkly~" Reika just bawled out laughing, wiping away a nonexistent tear from her eyes. "Gosh, is that really where my nicknames come from?" Big Mama simply took a moment before joining in laughter.
After a while, the both of them took sometime catching up, before Big Mama announced, "What are you really here for, darling?" Her eyes scanned the younger girl, stepping back a tad bit while holding onto her hands.
"I need a favor."
Early upload YIPPEEE
This is to compensate for the delay post from last week where I had promise to publish a chapter at Saturday and it got turned over to Sunday, pardon my wretched schedule.
But I had to re-read a few chapters to recap on what was happening in my own timeline. I mentioned somewhere where this is a slow burn and reading the comments, I noticed that some of you prefered a slot area for all genders.
Forgive me for my inconsistent writing style, causing me to be stuck on a female protagonist. I am attempting to switch to a 2nd Person View to see if it'll work better.
While re-reading, I also noticed a few funny lines that I have written and I would you guys to find yours too. One of the mentioned lines was:
It is very funny to me, I'm not sure why. But, I didn't exactly have the time to re-read everything. If you guys can kindly remind me of your favorite comments, I might grow more attached to this book, resulting in a more continuous upload state rather than on hiatus for god knows how long.
Anyways, thank you for your continuous support. I left this book at 20k and it seemed to have rose further with my departure. I thank you all for the amazing 100k+ and I hope you are all ready for the upcoming angst.