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Runnin’ The 90s (TMNT): Kindred { Beetle & Angel }

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Runnin’ The 90s (TMNT): Kindred { Beetle & Angel }

Charlie listened to him, understanding wanting to go back. It wasn't just their home but Splinter they were missing greatly. No one could blame them for that. Charlie herself missed her own father especially after just leaving him a few days after the mutation. She just wished she could have explained to him.

She was brought out of her thoughts upon hearing him question about her promise. "Of course I did. I never go back on a promise." She replied before gently placing a hand on top of his. "I can't explain it, but I feel like he's still alive. He's out there, probably with the Foot. All we have to do is get one of those goons to tell us where he's located."

She gave him a little smile. "The last thing we all need to lose is hope. Without it, what else is going to bring us back to the city?"

Runnin’ The 90s (TMNT): Kindred { Beetle & Angel }

Charlie sighed softly as she sat beside him, glancing up at the sky and watching the clouds pass by. It was so peaceful. Calming. She wondered if he felt it too, even with his temper. Surprisingly it hadn't shown up as much, probably since he and Leo made up. Or maybe it was because she calmed him. He always seemed to change around her.

She looked over at him, contemplating her words before speaking. "Raph? Do...Do you ever think about going back? Ya know, to the city? Find out where Splinter is?" She asked, hoping she wouldn't anger him or cause a silent treatment from him.

Runnin’ The 90s (TMNT): Kindred { Beetle & Angel }

Charlie chuckled as he teased her back, just glad he was awake and alright if a little weak. She couldn't ignore the strange feeling growing inside her, making her feel warm, bubbly, happy. She only felt it around Raph. Was it because of their strange connection to each other? Possibly.

As the days passed, the bonds between everyone seemed to grow, even the discord between April and Casey seemed to somewhat disappear but there were a few spats. Especially when he called her Toots one day which soon ended up with April leaving in a huff after telling him what she thought about him. But there was an unspoken emptiness everyone felt. Splinter was still missing.

However, the brothers tried keeping their spirits up by perfecting their skills and helping Charlie with hers. Raphael seemed to be more interested in teaching her, giving her lessons whenever Jennifer couldn't or just because. There was no rhyme or reason why, but Charlie was thankful nonetheless. She was now moving onto more intermidenent moves. While nowhere near the brothers or Jen, she could at least put up a good fight.

She was currently out with Raph training again when she managed to flip him over her shoulder. She smiled widely at the downed turtle. "I did it!" She exclaimed.

Runnin’ The 90s (TMNT): Kindred { Beetle & Angel }

Charlie allowed her adopted sister to comfort her as she trembled a little, trying to hold back tears. She was worried about Raph, especially since it affected the brothers. Leo moreso than the others. She had finally calmed down when she heard Leo's voice.

She looked at Jen in surprise, hopeful as well as she headed upstairs quickly. She stopped upon seeing Raph awake and standing with a bit of help from Leo who seemed to have mended things between them. "You're okay!" She exclaimed, running over to hug the turtle in relief as happy tears fell.

She pulled away, sniffing softly before smirking. "Bet you woke up because I was making sandwiches." She teased.

Runnin’ The 90s (TMNT): Kindred { Beetle & Angel }

Charlie stayed close to Raph even after Leo insisted on keeping watch. She tried explaining they could take shifts so the other could get some rest, but the idea seemed to fall on deaf ears. She could tell Leo felt guilty for his brother being unconscious. If they hadn't fought, Raph wouldn't be in this predicament and would have had a better chance fighting off the Foot.

She was currently in the kitchen making some sandwiches for everyone when she looked up to see Jennifer. "Hey." She said, realizing just how tired her voice sounded. It had been a few days since she had gotten proper sleep having only around three to four hours of rest if that. There were clear circles under her eyes from the sleeplessness. "Wanna help with these? I'm making them for everyone. Well, except for..." She said before trailing off.

Runnin’ The 90s (TMNT): Kindred { Beetle & Angel }

Charlie did her best to protect Raph and April as the latter tried opening a trapdoor for them to escape. It was the best course of action as they were easily overwhelmed by the numbers against them. Once it was opened, she helped Donnie get Raph through before climbing in after them. She turned to look back at Jen as they made their escape, worried about Raph and where they'd go now but also curious as to how they were found out by the enemy.

The small group piled into April's van, Charlie carefully helping them bring in Raph before gently laying his head in her lap. She just hoped he'd wake up soon. She sighed softly before looking at everyone else as the hockey man took control of driving the car as April glanced back at her home burning.

"Sorry about your place, April." She said softly, breaking the tense silence among them.

Runnin’ The 90s (TMNT): Kindred { Beetle & Angel }

Charlie watched as the Foot surrounded them before chuckling softly at the chucker tried intimidating them but easily lost to Mikey who did have impressive skills. Once Donnie attacked, it was on as punches and kicks were thrown. Charlie nodded in reply to Jennifer, getting launched at a ninja which she kicked down. She managed to jump away just as a hatchet came close to getting her. She realized Donnie's point too late as more ninjas came from the roof, causing the ruined floor to collapse.

Charlie screamed as she fell with the others, a little bruised, but otherwise alright. She gasped softly upon seeing a bald Japanese man with more ninjas before them. Was he the leader? The answer was delayed as the door opened up to show a muscled man in a hockey mask carrying a hockey stick. "You guys mind telling me what you're doing to my little green pal over there, hm?" He asked,
lifting up his mask to show he was around April's age.

"Oh, who is the babe?" He added upon seeing her next to Raph.

"Who the heck is that?" Leo asked, just as confused as everyone else there.

"Wayne Gretzky on steroids?" Mikey guessed jokingly.

Runnin’ The 90s (TMNT): Kindred { Beetle & Angel }

Charlie heard his words but didn't want to leave him alone, especially being clearly outnumbered. She hesitated for a moment before sneaking away, quickly heading downstairs to tell the others. She just hoped by the time she told them it wouldn't be too late. Tears started to sting her eyes at the thought of the brothers losing another family member, especially after the fight he had with Leo.

She pushed the thoughts away as she spotted the others, running over towards them before quickly recoiling as she saw something fly quickly through the air. She was too late to warn them; the Foot were already here. She watched in shock as Raph crashed through the sunroof, glass and wood surrounding him. He wasn't moving. "Raph!" She exclaimed, running over with April and Donnie. Tears stung her eyes once again as she silently begged him to still be alive.

"He's alive. Barely." Donnie assured them before looking at the few ninjas that had jumped in after their brother. Relief washed over Charlie before anger took over. These ninjas had the nerve to attack April, cause Splinter's disappearance, and now hurt her friend and threaten his brothers. She stood up, getting into a defensive stance.

Runnin’ The 90s (TMNT): Kindred { Beetle & Angel }

"So do I, but I don't think he'd want his family to fall into discord." She said, carefully walking up to him. She still wanted to give him space should he decide to throw more punches and kicks. Charlie hesitated before gently placing a hand on his shoulder. "I know it might take you a while to calm down, but you have to try to make up with Leo. You can't leave things the way they were." She advised with a little hopeful smile.

Unbeknownst to them they were being watched by multiple eyes. One pair was from a not too far away building where a man sat, not believing what he was seeing even with the binoculars. It was the weird punk he met a few nights ago. What was he doing up there? And why was there a girl with him?

The other eyes belonged to a group of Foot ninjas who were creeping up on the duo before Charlie sensed something was wrong. She turned around, eyes widening as she saw they were surrounded. "Raph!" She exclaimed, but her warning came too late as one of the ninjas jumped onto his back.