DISCLAIMER: I, Sophia Von Blackburn, do not claim anything other than my very own O.C's (Original Characters) and the creativity of the following story/stories. Everything else belongs to their respectable owners.

SUMMARY: "The Flower that Blooms in Adversity is the most Rare and Beautiful of them all." Turtles x OC

NEW NOTE: This story is currently being re-written so please be patient with me! I will update each chapter with 'rewritten' to show that I updated it so people don't get confused on the story. Maaaaajor story updates!

NOTE: This story takes place in the 2003 cartoon universe BUT I'm making the guys older, considering I think they are like 15 in the show, hence Leo saying 'our home for 15 years' in the second episode. They will be 18 in this fic, along with Eveline, but everyone else is the same age. I may involve other universes such at the 2007 movie or the 2012 cartoon but you'll just have to see. Enjoy!

Falling Petals

By: Dezzarai H. Rodriguez
"Sophia Von Blackburn"

Chapter 1: Things Change

April O'Neil scanned the large crowd of people walking around her, some rushing while other's looked lost. Her green eyes were trained to look for a certain person, regardless of not having seen said person in a few years. She spotted a mop of short black hair sitting in one of the uncomfortable plastic seats, a familiar large green scarf wrapped around their neck. She was hoping to spot it, the weather being chilly. She grinned and hurried toward the figure excitedly. She threw her arms around their shoulders, earning a startled yelp from the person.

"EVIE!"

Eveline Black jerked her head to look at the red headed woman, her emerald eyes wild and frantic. Recognizing her god-mother, her shoulder's relaxed and a smile found its way to her lips.

"Hey April."

April let her go and quickly made her way around the gray seats to give her a proper hug.

"Oh Eveline look at you! You've grown into a beautiful young woman. You remind me so much of your parents. You have Nathaniel's thick black hair and Gabbie's beautiful eyes. Not to mention your gorgeous skin tone! What did you do? Take a bath in tanning oil?"

The young woman blushed lightly and subconsciously rubbed the back of her neck when her god-mother released her from her hug.

"Oh w-well thanks I guess. No oil though, just the California sun doing it's thing."

April's eyes softened and a small frown made it's way to her lips as she put her hands on the young woman's shoulders.

"I'm sorry to hear what happened. How are you doing?"

The black haired woman's whole demeanor changed in an instant. Her eyes filled with repressed anger and hurt, her lips turning into a frown. In a split second she returned to normal. A small smile made it's way to her face, despite her eyes still having a shadow of pain.

"Thank you but I'm alright. You don't know how much I appreciate you taking me in. Especially considering the circumstances."

April smiled sadly and hugged her close.

"Oh sweetie you always have a place with me. You know that."

Eveline unexpectently felt tears forming in her eyes and she couldn't help but let the soft sob escape her lips. She quickly wrapped her arms around the taller woman and cried in her chest, releasing the bottled up emotions she kept hidden. Her god-mother just held her tightly and muttered 'it's alright' softly into her hair. Both ignoring the obvious stares and whispers of the people around them.

Enter Opening Theme Song/Scene Change

"Well. It's not much but there's an extra bedroom for you." April said with a wave of her hand, gesturing to the two bedroom apartment.

Eveline set her bags down and looked around. There was a small kitchen with an oven and dishwasher in a plain white and granite marble, a fridge in the corner. There was a large living room with a long couch and a decent sized TV sitting on a stand, a coffee table between it and the couch. She glanced around as she walked into the hallway where three doors were, one on each side of the walls and the last at the end. Curiously she opened the door to her right and found a bedroom with the sheets messy and some clothes around. She guessed that was April's room. She shut the door and opened the one on the left, seeing another bedroom that looked empty, minus a few things. There was a large bed in the far corner, a window on the same wall but away from the bed, a closet on the left wall and a nightstand beside her bed. She nodded with a smile to her godmother and checked the last door to find a spacious bathroom. There was a tub/shower on the right, a toilet on the left and a sink beside it. The colors were light blue and purple, a pretty mix.

"It's perfect April. Thank you."

"Aw aren't you sweet. I'll let you get settled while I order Pizza. Still like mushrooms and sausage?"

Eveline gave her a sheepish grin.

"Yes."

"Awesome! Make yourself at home hun. I'll call you when it's here."

"Thanks again April."

She smiled at her god-daughter.

"No problem Evie."

She waved at her while she walked out, grabbing her cell phone from her pocket. As soon as she was out of view, Eveline's demeanor changed back to what it did earlier. With a blank stare she puts the suitcase on her bed and unzipped it open. On top of her clothes sat something wrapped with bubble wrap. She picked it up and cut the tap off with her nail. She unwrapped it and tossed the trash in the small trashcan by the dresser. In her hands she held a picture frame. She turned and sat on the bed, staring blankly at the picture. The picture was a selfie of a family. Eveline sat in the middle with a big grin on her face. On both sides of her were two younger girls of different ages. On her left was a girl around sixteen with shaggy black hair like her but with blue and green mixed eyes. She had a smaller grin and was giving a thumbs up to the camera. On her right was a girl around fourteen with long brown hair and blue eyes, a beauty mark on her chin. She was laughing loudly it appeared. Behind the girls stood a couple. A woman with long brown hair and green eyes, a smile on her face. The man had black hair and green eyes, a familiar grin on his face. The picture was overall a happy occasion from it's appearance.

Drip

Drip

Drip

Her hand reached up and wiped her eyes of the tears that fell.

Never give up Evie. You're a strong young woman.

Her father's words rang in her head. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. After a minute she opened them, a sigh escaping her lips.

"Okay."

ITS HERE, ITS HERE, ITS HERE! My very first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles FANFIC! Starring my O.C. from my 100 Theme Challenge (TMNT Style), Eveline Black! PLEASE note that there WILL BE CHANGES in Eveline's Profile/Story that will differ from my Challenge fic, because for the challenge fic I kind of made do with what I had. BUT! :D I hope you enjoy! Also I apologize that this chapter was so short, I just really wanted to get it out. Don't forget to Favorite & Review! Love you all! 3

-Sophia Von Blackburn