Turtles' POV:
We were going to Shredder's lair first, but we decided to go to the girl's home first...
Mikey: "Dudesss, shall we check on the princess's home first?"
Leo: "Why are you calling her a princess?!? Ahh... Anyway, it's a good idea, Mikey. But we don't know where she'll be if she's not there!"
Donnie: "Let's just try our luck, Leo..."
Leo: "Fine. Let's go."
Then we went straight to her home, running across the rooftops until we finally arrived. We landed on her balcony and found all the lights off!
Raph: "She's not here!!"
Donnie: "What are we gonna do now, Leo?"
Leo: "There's no time to search for her. Maybe Shredder has already got her!! We must be at the port — NOW!!"
We all nodded to him and left her home, heading to the port — the location of the mission!!
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Malak's POV:
"AAAHHHH! Again!!! Late for work... like usual!!"
I jumped out of my bed after the alarm rang for the millionth time trying to wake me up!!! I quickly changed clothes, brushed my teeth, combed my hair, and ran to the street like a crazy girl who just broke up with her boyfriend!!
Suddenly, I found myself lost!!
Malak: "Really?!?!? Great timing to get lost!!!"
Suddenly, I felt someone watching me. Someone getting close... In a dark street. No signs. No people. No marks. Just... darkness. Then I heard a voice coming from behind me...
Rahzar: "Well, well, well... Master Shredder will be so pleased to know we finally found you."
Bebop: "Our pleasure, miss. We must take you to someone who wants to meet you, so be patient!"
My breath hitched as I swallowed hard and blinked many times.
Malak: "W...who are y...you...?"
I began stepping backward in fear... and suddenly my back hit something hard. I turned... and saw a rhinoceros holding a big golden hammer in his hand, smiling evilly at me!!!
And before I could scream... I saw him swing the hammer at me!!!
Everything went black.
I found myself on the ground, completely fainted. I felt blood. I was bleeding.
Malak: Oh God... please... someone... save me...!!!
Rahzar: "Come on, the Master is waiting at the port now."
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Leonardo's POV"))
We arrived at the port, but we found Shredder already standing there... waiting. Patiently.
Raph: "Shall we, Fearless?"
He took out his sais, ready to fight — but Donnie stopped him.
Donnie: "Wait... the rest of the squad is here!"
Suddenly, we saw Rahzar, Bebop, and Rocksteady... and they were holding the—WAIT, SHE'S HERE!!!! THE GIRL!!!!
Mikey: "NO WAY!!! THE TARGET GIRL IS THE FAIRY PRINCESS?!?!?!?"
Leo: "WE NEED TO MOVE — NOW!!!"
We all took out our weapons and rushed forward, blocking the way between Shredder and the others.
Shredder: "HA! The pathetic turtles are here again."
Leo: "LEAVE THE GIRL ALONE, SHREDDER!"
Shredder: "Not before I take what is mine from her!"
I didn't wait another second. I flipped my katana and charged at him, while my brothers fought the rest.
But suddenly, I saw Rahzar hand the girl over to Rocksteady and run away!!
She looked so injured!!!
Mikey: "HE'S RUNNING AWAY WITH THE PRINCESS!!!"
Leo: "TAKE THE REST — I'M GOING AFTER HER!!!"
I handed Shredder off to Raph and dashed after them.
Rocksteady reached the end of a strange, narrow street, looking for an exit — but I was already there. I jumped high and kicked him from behind. He dropped the girl, but I caught her before she hit the ground. I held her tight in my arms. Ooooooo she is suuuupppperrrr cute and adorable—OH MY GOD!!! Not now, Leo, not now...
Rocksteady: "AAAHH! Give me the girl, turtle!"
Leo: "If you can catch me first, Rocksteady!!"
I threw down a smoke bomb to distract him, climbed up the rooftop, and ran away with her. When I finally got far enough and we were safe, I stopped. I looked at the poor girl. She was bleeding like crazy. She was still in my arms. But then... she started to wake up!!!
Leo: "M-Miss... are you okay?"
Malak: "Ahh... w...where am I...?"
She said it in a low, cracking voice. When she fully opened her eyes... she opened her mouth in surprise and confusion.
Malak: "T...turtle...?"
Then I felt her hand on my cheek... She was caressing it tenderly... And what she said next made my mind LEAVE MY SHELL!!!!
Malak: "You... y-you are so handsome and... beautiful!!!"
Someone slap me. SOMEONE WAKE ME UP!!! H...handsome AND beautiful?!?!? Am I real? Is SHE real?!?!
I blinked my eyes a million times, trying to believe what was happening to me. Her touch on my face felt like heaven... And when our eyes met... I drowned in her blue ocean eyes. she is perfect... Her tender voice... Now I understand why Mikey called her fairy princess... I NEEEED TO SCREEAAMMMM RIGHT NOW!!!! NOT NOW, FEARLESS. NOT NOW, BAD BOY.
Leo: "You're safe now, Miss. Don't worry. The bad guys are gone now."
I smiled softly at her to reassure her, because she was still scared.
Malak: "Thank you... um..."
I didn't hesitate to answer her.
Leo: "Leonardo. My name is Leonardo — but you can call me Leo."
Malak: "What a beautiful name, Leonardo."
She smiled warmly at me.
SOMEONE HELPPP MEEE!!! OH MY GOSH. I'm the luckiest turtle on Earth!!! But... with all my stupid thoughts and dreams, I forgot...
SHE WAS BLEEDING!!!
Leo: "Don't worry. I'll take care of your wounds."
I gently put her on the ground, and luckily I found a half-full water bottle nearby. I grabbed it and began washing the blood from her face and wounds. I cleaned her carefully. She's so beautiful, I swear. Then I took off one of my own bandages and gently wrapped it around her injuries. She was really hurt. She stood up afterward, looking worried.
Malak: "Thank you, Leo, so much for taking care of me. That's so kind of you... but I'm really, really late for work!!! Murakami is going to be super mad and worried about me!"
She said it anxiously.
Leo: "Alright, don't worry. I'll take you there. Um..."
Malak: "Malak. That's my name."
Leo: "Your name is so beautiful too! It's really a beautiful name... just like you."
Malak: "Thank you! ♥️"
She smiled warmly at me.
Leo: "Just tell me — where is your workplace?"
Malak: "It's not far from here, I'm sure!"
Leo: "Okay, lead the way. Uh... may I... carry you? I mean, it'll be easier for me."
Malak: "You're so gentle 😍! Sure!"
I gently carried her in my arms and began running toward her workplace. I swear I'm going to tease my brothers about this!!! Hehe 😂 After 5 minutes of running, we finally arrived.
Malak: "Here — this is the place."
I floated onto a dark street near her shop and landed softly.
Leo: "Alright. We've arrived!"
Malak: "Thank you, Leo. You're my hero."
M...my hero?!?!?!? PLEASE SOMEONE SLAP ME OR WAKE ME UP!!!
Leo: "N-no problem. That's my job. But please, promise me... don't tell anyone about me, okay? I mean... keep it a secret."
Malak: "Don't worry. I'll never tell anyone about you. Don't worry, my hero."
Suddenly, she hugged me — tightly!!! In that moment... I melted. I didn't resist. I didn't rush it. I hugged her back, just as tight. She was so soft and tender. Her hug was so warm. But suddenly, we both heard a voice coming from the restaurant. We pulled away quickly.
Malak: "It's him. I need to go. Thank you, Leonardo."
She... she gave me a really soft kiss on the cheek...
And then left me surprised with the sweetest goodbye. My cheek blushed — no, it turned red like a tomato!!! I waved back sweetly. And even after she left, the smile never left my face. I climbed back onto the rooftop, and suddenly, my brothers came running toward me!!
Mikey: "DUUUDE!!! DID YOU CATCH HER?!?"
Raph: "Did you save the princess??"
Leo: "Yeah, don't worry. She's safe now."
Donnie: "Phew! Shredder was extremely hard to defeat! But... he was saying something during the fight about... claiming her powers??"
Leo: "Powers?"
Mikey: "Yeah! He was like, 'I will kill her — but first, I will take her powers!!!'"
Raph: "That guy is a total creep."
Leo: "Hhhhh... alright guys. Let's go back home."
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After we went back, we all jumped on our beds after this hard day. But still... the smile didn't leave my face.
Leo: "Malak... What a beautiful name. And what a beautiful girl."
But wait...
What are her powers?!?!?
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Author's Note 🌸
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— Malak 🌷✨