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The day that Haru waited for finally arrived. Today Elsa's passport had finally come. That meant he was able to take his baby girl home at last. The question was how much of a home would and his family would come back too? Before he learned the truth, a part of him held hope that Ingrid was still alive. Even after learning through April, Casey and Donnie that Ingrid had been kidnapped and murdered; a part of him was still in denial.

But when he saw Ingrid's body, he knew that she was truly dead. Haru's thoughts wandered toward when he first saw Ingrid's body.

Flashback:

After Haru showed off his powers, Donnie asked if he could talk to Haru in private. Haru agreed. Once they were alone, Donnie whispered "I didn't tell you this earlier because I didn't want to spoil your mood, but I kept Ingrid's body persevered in the lab."

"WHAT!" Haru roared loudly. "Take me to her!"

"I don't..." Donnie started to say, but Haru shot him down with "Take me to her!"

Reluctantly, Donnie lead Haru to his lab, specifically he lead Haru to a cryo-camber, inside the camber was Ingrid's body.

Upon seeing his wife's body, something inside Haru snapped.

"Where's the bath room?!" Haru demanded, while trying to keep his voice steady.

"On the left corner." Donnie replied, once again feeling an overwhelming sense of guilt.

Without another word, Haru rushed towards the bathroom and shut the door behind him.

He fell to his knees and sobbed so loudly that is echoed throughout the lair.

Daddy, why are you so sad? Elsa 'asked' Haru.

Because the woman who gave you life, can't be here anymore. Haru 'replied.'

What does life mean? Elsa 'questioned.' But Haru didn't know the answer anymore.

End Flashback:

Haru was suddenly brought out of his thoughts with Bryce saying. "I can't believe we're going home."

"Yeah." was all Haru could say.

"Who would've thought that we would stay in America for such a long time?" Bryce added.

"Honestly, all I want to do is go back home, rebuild our family and finally lay Ingrid to rest." Haru replied.

"Do you think the AKM will keep her safe?" Bryce wondered.

"Yes, they said they'll keep Ingrid in storage until we head home." Haru replied as he felt a sense of sadness come over him.

"Don't forget, when we go home, we also need to get tickets from the world cup and frame the Hamato clan's autographs." Bryce said with glee.

Haru gave Bryce a slight smile, shortly after the trail Bryce the Hamato clan for their autographs. While Leo, Donnie, April and Splinter were slightly taken aback, Casey, Raph and Mikey signed Bryce's paper with glee. Karai amused by the whole thing signed Bryce's paper as well and soon Bryce danced around the lair with joy.

On the other side of the lair, Mikey uttered "I can't believe our baby sister's going home."

"Mikey, we've been through this Elsa's back with her family now." Leo reminded him.

"Why can't Haru stay here?" Mikey wondered. "I mean we can help him take care of Elsa, while he's at work. Besides it would be good for her to grow up in the land of the free." he added.

"Mikey, he wants go back the funeral for Ingrid. Besides, Haru lived in Brazil his whole life. He wants to be around something familiar, while he adjusts to being a single dad, and he's Elsa's father, so he gets to decide how and where Elsa's going too brought up. Besides Bryce doesn't want to move to America either." Leo explained.

"Can't we go with them?" Mikey pleaded.

"You know darn well why we can't go with them, Mikey." Raph called out to him as he entered the room.

"Besides, you and your family are needed here in this city, Mikey." Haru stated as he and Elsa joined the brothers.

"But it's not fair. Super Z." Mikey said, using the nickname, he gave Haru. "If you leave, then we can't see our baby sister anymore." Mikey protested.

Daddy why can't we stay here? Elsa 'questioned.'

Because, Daddy needs go back to Brazil to care of something I need to do. Haru 'replied.'

You mean putting Mommy in the bye-bye box? Elsa carefully 'inquired' knowing that her human father and human sister got upset whenever her mommy, Ingrid was mentioned.

Haru paused before 'replying' Yes.

While Elsa had difficulty understanding what did 'life' mean and why her Mommy wouldn't wake up, she understood that was sadness was and she hated seeing her family sad. Her brothers were sad as well, but for different reasons.

Once Mommy's in the bye-bye box, can we come back and see my furry Daddy, turtle brothers and other sisters? Elsa 'wondered.'

I'm afraid not for a few months. Haru sadly 'replied.'

Why? Elsa 'asked' as her lips began to quiver.

Sensing her distress, Haru began to gently rock Elsa close to his chest, but she 'cried'

I want Furry Daddy!

As in response to her thoughts, Splinter suddenly appeared in the room. "What is going on here?" he softly questioned.

"Elsa wants you." Haru explained. "She knows we're going to be leaving soon..." he started to add, but Mikey added "Please stay."

"Michelangelo, you know as well as I do why Haru and his family can't stay in America." Splinter replied.

"Mikey, after everything you and your family has done for me and Elsa. I can never thank you all enough. The least I can do is allow you all to be a part of Elsa's life. I promise you, we'll video chat every weekend and I'll come back once a year." Haru vowed.

At his words, Mikey gave Haru a tearful smile.

Meanwhile April, Karai and Bryce were engaging in some late night girl talk.

"So how does it feel to have dual citizenship, Karai?" Bryce asked.

"It feels kind of interesting to belong to two countries." Karai replied. Shortly after the trail, Karai applied for US citizenship, while wanting to keep her Japanese citizenship as she wasn't completely ready to let go of her life in Japan. She still needed to have her personal belongings brought over and she still wanted to visit her mother's grave.

"Do you have friends back in Japan?" Bryce inquired.

"No, do you?" Karai answered.

Bryce didn't answer as she lowered her gaze towards the floor.

"Wait neither of you have any friends?" a bewildered April wondered.

"Shredder placed a great deal of emphasis on my Kunoichi training, rather then making friends." Karai explained. "You?" she asked while turning towards Bryce.

"When you're a part of an alien race, that's trying to keep its presence hidden from most of humanity, most of mutant kind and all of Kraang-kind, it's kind of hard to make friends." Bryce quipped.

At her words, April and Karai couldn't help but laugh. "Who would've thought that you and I would be sitting around laughing together as friends?" Karai wondered.

"I know, right?" April added.

"Maybe the three of us can go shopping tomorrow after the awards ceremony." Bryce offered.

"I can't believe the Turtles are getting the metal of honor or the Anti-Kraang version of it at least." April said. "It's about time this city recognizes the good the Turtles did for them." she added.

"I've been thinking of just watching the ceremony from a distance." Karai piped up.

"Why?" Bryce wondered.

"Oh don't be naive Bryce; I know how most of your coworkers still feel about me." Karai spoke up. "They still think I belong in jail." she added.

"You're part of the Hamato clan now and you always were, it's just going to take some time for my jerk coworkers except it. If they don't like it, Splinter, your brothers and all of us will give them a good talking too." Bryce promised.

Soon the day of the AKM award ceremony had arrived and the entire Hamato clan was riding in a limbo in the way towards the AKM building.

"This is almost unreal." Leo muttered in amazement.

"I know, right?" Casey said with glee.

"My children, you must all be on your best behavior. You may have saved the world once, but do not let it go to your heads." Splinter reminded his family.

As the words left his mouth, the sounds of a cheering crowd could heard growing louder and louder.

Mikey let out a sequel of glee. "This is real! I can't believe this is real! They are cheering for us!"

Karai opened her mouth to say something, but she was downed out the cheering crowd as the limo pulled up to a stop at the AKM building. The crowd was in danger of blocking the Hamato clan from leaving the limo, but two Star-people stepped in front of them and said "Ladies and gentlemen, please back away from the vehicle, we are trying to make way for the Heroes of Earth. I repeat please back away the vehicle; we are trying to make for the Heroes of Earth."

"We'll...let's go greet our fans." Leo said with a nervous smile. As the Hamato clan stepped out of the van, the cheers of the crowd grew even louder. Soon people started cried variations of "LEO! RAPH! DONNIE! MIKEY! SPLINTER! APRIL! CASEY! KARAI!"

Splinter and Leo felt very humbled by the crowd of fans; Donnie and April couldn't help but feel shy, while Raph, Mikey, Casey and Karai were enjoying their moment in the spotlight. As the Hamato clan walked towards the front door, people in the crowd tried to reach for them, while asking for their autographs, much like Bryce had done when she Donnie, April and Casey for the first time. While most of the turtles were still getting used to the idea that they considered celebrities to the AKM, Mikey had embraced quite easily. In fact he was the most eager to sign autographs. In the end, Leo, Raph and Donnie had to drag him inside so that they wouldn't be late to their own awards ceremony. The Hamato clan was escorted towards the back stage and waited to be called as the presenter began to speak.

"My name is..." the presenter started to say, but Mikey whispered "Look, I just spotted Super Z, Bryce and Baby sis in the audience."

As he pointed towards the front row where the Zamorra-Stone family sat, Splinter said "Michelangelo, what did I say about being on your best behavior?"

"Come on Master Splinter, your sons are finally getting the credit they deserve." Casey spoke up. "Can't you just you let them enjoy the moment?" he added.

"Casey, just because they saved the world once, doesn't mean I can let them act irresponsible and arrogant." Splinter replied. "If I did that then I would be a poor Sensei." he added.

"Guys, I think the presenter's almost finished." April interrupted. At once the clan quieted down as the presenter said "On behalf on the world-wide AKM and the citizens of New York City, it is my great pleasure to present the AKM metal of honor and full ownership to Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo Hamato!"

As the presenter finished his speech, the audience began to cheer widely. The four brothers paused for a moment before they started walking towards the presenter still unable to believe that this was happening. In that moment time seemed to slow for the four brothers, Leo acted as dignified as he could be while Raph and Mikey waved at the audience. From where they sat Haru waved Elsa's tiny right hand in Raph and Mikey's direction, as Bryce whispered "I can't believe it. We know a family of celebrities now!"

Haru simply raised a finger to his lips and Bryce became as the presenter began to place the first metal around Leo's neck, then he walked over to Raph and placed the second metal around his neck. Next he walked over to Donnie and placed the third metal around his and finally he place the fourth metal around Mikey's neck. All four brothers as well as their friends and family beamed with pride. Soon the applause began to die down.

"Do we have to make a speech or something?" Mikey whispered.

"Fear not Mikey, I got it covered." Leo assured his little brother as he walked over to microphone.

As Leo reached the microphone, the clapping stopped completely.

"I'm here and but I still don't believe this is for real." Leo started to say.

"I know is that we just want to thank several people, our best friends April and Casey..."

The spot light turned towards April and Casey as they smiled and waved at the clapping crowd. "Elsa Zamorra, without her we wouldn't have even met all of you guys. Haru Zamorra for not only scaring Shredder, but helping us get our sister back and our awesome Sensei, Master Splinter for teaching our awesome ninjitsu skills."

As the turtles held up their metals, the audience stood up and cheered.

Elsa giggled and clapped at her other family's happiness. Splinter couldn't but cry with joy at the phrase his sons were getting. When he first became a mutant/rat all those years ago, he thought that he and his sons would never be able to find a place in the human world, and now they were standing in front of a cheering crowd of humans, mutants and star-people alike.

"Master Splinter! Master Splinter!" the audience began to chant.

Splinter didn't know what to do, speaking to his family was one thing but speaking to entire crowd was completely different. The last time he spoke in front of such a large crowd was 15 years ago. "Father, what's the matter?" Karai asked, sensing his uneasiness.

"My daughter...I believe I've caught stage fright." Splinter replied, feeling somewhat ashamed.

"Father, you're a ninja master who created a new life for himself in spite of your hardships. If anyone can overcome stage fright, it's you." Karai encouraged.

Feeling touched at Karai's words, Splinter took a deep breath walked towards his sons. Once he joined his sons on stage, the crowd went wild with excitement, cheering his name more then ever. However once Leo passed the microphone to Splinter, the crowd became silent.

"When I was boy, I dreamt I would be a famous ninja master. Even then, I never imagined that my audience would include aliens and fellow mutants." Splinter started to say, but at the words fellow mutants, the mutants started cheering.

Splinter politely cleared his throat in the mic, and the cheering quietly died down.

"When I first came to this country, I had hoped that I could start over, and then I became a rat and gained a new family. Now 15 years later, seven people have joined my family, including my long-lost daughter Miwa. You are all the best that this planet has too offer and I wish that their more all you all. Perhaps, one day in the future mutants and aliens can live freely among the humans, but for now I'm to know I have allies among the Anti-Kraang movement. So thank you all so much." As he finished, Splinter and the turtles motioned for April, Casey and Karai to join them.

The three teenagers slowly walked across the stage, once they reached the Hamato clan, the turtles and Splinter pulled them all into a loving embrace, to the delight of the crowd.

Sometime later, the Hamato clan, April, Casey and the Zamorra-Stone family were sitting in the limo ride home towards the lair.

"I can't believe it! We own a restaurant now!" Mikey cheered.

"The question is how are we going to run it?" Donnie wondered.

"We get free pizza!" Mikey added.

"Mikey, just because we're the owners doesn't mean we get free food." Leo spoke up.

"Besides how can we run a restaurant, looking the way we do?" Donnie questioned.

"What do they even serve?" Raph wondered aloud.

"You mean they didn't even tell you?" Bryce said astonished. "Since I've been to the restaurant I'll tell you." she added.

Taking a deep breath, Bryce said "At Robert's fat buns and pizza eatery, they serve, cinnamon rolls, churros, sweet pretzels, burgers, French fries, pizzas..."

As Bryce was explaining what kind of food Robert's fat buns and pizza eatery served, Elsa had begun to slowly close her eyes. When she opened them, she was face to face with Elsa87.

Hi Elsa12. Elsa87 'said' to Elsa12.

Hi Elsa87, how was your day? Elsa12 'replied' to Elsa87.

Oh, nothing much, just that Shred-head kidnapped Aunt April and the turtles had to go rescue her...again. Elsa87 explained.

Again? You mean April gets kidnapped all the time? Elsa12 'wondered' Like me? She added in horror.

Sadly, yes and... Elsa87 started to 'say' before she 'paused' for a moment. Wait a minute. There was a Roberta in your world too? She added.

Roberta? Who's Roberta? The bad man that wanted me was called Robert. Elsa12.

Elsa87 looked as thought she wanted to say something, but thought better of it.

It doesn't matter. I don't think of her, and you shouldn't think of him either. Elsa87 'replied.' Anyway, how are things going in your world? Elsa87 'added' wanting to change the subject.

Well, Furry Daddy and my brothers and other sisters now have a restaurant. Elsa 12 'explained.'

What! The Turtles and Splinter own a restaurant! Whose bright idea was it to give them a restaurant? Elsa87 wondered.

My Human Daddy's bosses. Elsa12 'replied.'

Why I am not surprised that my other dad's bosses are dumb in your world as well. Elsa 87 "replied."

That's not very nice. Elsa12 'scolded.'

I know, but I still don't like them. Elsa87 'grumbled.'

How come you don't like Human Daddy's bosses? Elsa12 'questioned.'

Elsa87 looked like a deer caught in the headlights; however before she could think of a reply, the 87 turtles entered her room.

Oh thank goodness. Elsa87 thought to herself.

Elsa12 would've wondered why Elsa87 was so happy that she didn't have to talk her Daddy's bosses anymore, if Leo87, Raph87, Donnie87 and Mikey87 weren't fawning over her.

"Hi, baby Elsa." Mikey cooed.

"How you doing'?" Raph added.

Raph's so much nicer in this world. Elsa12 thought to Elsa87.

I thought your Raph is nice too. Elsa87 'inquired' with a raised eyebrow.

He is. Too me, all the time. To our brothers not so much. Elsa12 'answered.'

"Hey, what are you and your other self talking about?" Mikey87 wondered.

"The differences between our world and hers." Elsa87 explained. "Hey do you know they have this thing called the internet in my other self world?" she added.

"Huh?" Donnie87 replied.

Before Elsa87 could reply, Splinter87 entered the room with Haru87. Elsa87 studied the differences between her Daddy and her other self's Daddy. While both of them had the same mix of Japanese and Spanish features, Elsa87's Daddy was dressed in a strange blue shirt and black pants.

Elsa12 racked her brains for why her other self's Daddy would be wearing the strange outfit, but the information eluded her.

Forget it. She decided.

"Dad!" Elsa87 cried as she rushed into her Daddy's arms.

"How was your day?" Haru87 asked Elsa87.

"It was great, after you dropped me off at the lair, the turtles and I played for a bit before my other self surprised us with a visit." Elsa87 recounted.

"Which self is this again?" Splinter87 wondered.

What year are you from again? Elsa87 'asked' Elsa12.

Once again, Elsa12 ranked her tiny brain to recall what Elsa87 meant. After awhile, Elsa12 'said' I don't know what a 'year' is, but I do know I was born a month and two weeks ago.

When were you born? Elsa87 'questioned'

Feb-oo-ary 28? Elsa12 'answered' still feeling unsure about what she was telling her other self.

"She doesn't know what a year is dad." Elsa87 explained to her Dad in Brazilian Portuguese.

"What did you just say?" asked Raph87.

"Never mind that, what language are you using?" Mikey87 added.

"It's Brazilian Portuguese." Donnie explained.

Elsa12 felt badly for Raph87 and Mikey87 as she couldn't understand what her other self and other human Daddy were saying either. Since her other Daddy was here, it meant that it was time for Elsa12 to go back to her world. However she wanted to share one more thing with her other self before she went home.

Do you live in New York or in Sao Paulo? Elsa12 'asked' Elsa87.

I lived here ever since I was born. Elsa87 'replied.'

Elsa12 somehow felt reassured by her other self's words, perhaps Elsa12 and her family would move back to New York after her Human Daddy put Mommy in the bye-bye box and after the world cup ended. With that Elsa12 closed her eyes, when she opened them again; she was back in her bedroom with her human Daddy.

As Elsa looked her human Daddy, she quickly realized he was sleeping. Had she been to the other world for that long? How much of the party did she miss, while she slept? Wanting answers, Elsa reached for her older sister's Bryce's mind.

Bryce? Elsa 'called out' to her sister.

What is it? Bryce 'replied.' from her bedroom.

What happened last night? Elsa 'wondered.'

Well you fell asleep, and we decided to go home, since it was getting late. Bryce 'explained.'

What did you guys do while I was sleeping? Elsa 'wondered.'

Would you like me to come to you and Primo's room and tell you face to face? Bryce 'offered.'

Sure. Elsa 'answered.'

Is Primo awake? Bryce 'inquired.'

Primo? Don't you mean Daddy? What's a 'Primo?' Elsa 'wondered.'

Bryce signed in her mind, before 'saying' I can't believe I didn't mention this to you sooner. Since we're going back to Brazil, you need to know Portuguese. For example, Primo means Cousin.

What's a cousin? Elsa 'questioned.' Also when are we coming back? She 'added.'

Bryce stopped 'speaking' and began to walk towards Elsa and Haru's bedroom. Elsa was then startled by a knock on the door and so was Haru, so much so that he woke up.

Haru let a yawn, before rubbing his eyes, looking at Elsa and 'said' Good morning, O bombom. Good morning, meu primo favorito.

How did you know it was me? Bryce 'asked.'

I could sense your mind from outside my bedroom door, Bryce. Haru 'replied.'

Did we miss breakfast? He 'added.'

Don't worry. I saved some food for us to eat, while Splinter, Karai and the Turtles train. Bryce 'assured' her cousin.

As Bryce, Haru and Elsa were chatting amongst themselves, Splinter, Karai and the Turtles were finishing up their training, and in fact it was Leo vs. Karai.

The two ninjas clashed their swords against each other, until Leo swung his leg under Karai's ankles, knocking her to the floor.

Pointing his sword at her, Leo said "Looks like I win."

Karai simply gave Leo a proud smile as she joined her father and brothers.

"My sons and daughter that is enough for today." Splinter said in a satisfied tone.

As the turtles began to leave, Karai stayed behind, it had become something of a routine, ever since she had moved in with Splinter and the Turtles. After training, Karai and Splinter would have tea and talk. Karai would often ask questions about her short time with Splinter and Tang Shen, before Shredder destroyed their home.

"What was mother like?" Karai inquired in an almost anxious tone as if she were afraid of the answer.

"Tang Shen, your mother was very beautiful. She had a sweet laugh and shining eyes. Tang Shen liked to sing and read. Tang Shen was kind to everyone and everything she met." Splinter recalled.

"Father, what happened the day I was born?" Karai wondered.

"It was a day that I'll never forget. It was mid-winter when Tang Shen woke up me up at 2:00 in the morning. She said "Yoshi, I think my water just broke!" At her words, I instantly became alert and hurried her downstairs to the living room. I would've drove her to the hospital, but we lived so far away and make things worse we were snowed in." Splinter paused for a moment, before continuing with. "I laid her down on a Tami mat and held her hand as she did her breathing excises. I swear she squeezed my right hand so hard, that they were large purple buses on it. Then after what seemed like forever, you came into the world, Miwa. Nothing and I mean nothing prepare me for the amount of pride I was feeling. I couldn't that I had a handing in making you, my daughter. You were absolutely precious and I vowed to protect you." As Splinter finished his story, a look of guilt crossed his face, as he remembered that night she was taken from him.

Sensing her father's pain, Karai hastily asked "Father, when I was Elsa's age; was I as much as a handful as she was?"

Splinter chuckled and said "No Karai, while the both of you needed to be changed and fed, you were not as nearly as...high maintenance." "Although, I will not deny that I do wish I had Haru's powers when you were a baby." He added.

Karai let a little giggle at that. "How was it looking after a super-powered baby?" She asked.

"Very challenging." Splinter replied.

Karai let a small giggle before she and Splinter drank their tea.

After tea, the Hamato clan, April and Casey worked hard to make the Zamorra-Stone's going away party something to remember.

After learning what Haru and Bryce's favorite foods were, Mikey with help from some online Brazilian recipes set out to work.

April, Casey, Donnie, Leo, Karai and Splinter set up some decorations that were made with the colors of Brazil, Japan, Spain and America.

"Do you think they'll like it, Red?" Casey asked as he taped a green streamer on the ceiling of the living room.

"Of course, they'll love it." April reassured him.

"This party is going to be so much fun." Mikey said with excitement in his voice.

"Yeah." Raph agreed as he taped a red and white streamer on another part of the ceiling.

"I just hope that Elsa doesn't forget about when she grows up." Mikey added.

"Maybe, maybe not. Either way Haru won't let her forget about us." Karai stated.

"Have you been to any parties Master Splinter?" April asked as Splinter taped a red, white and blue streamer in another corner on the living room.

"When I was human, I was never much of a party person." Splinter replied. "Even when Tang Shen and I were married, we only invited a few people to the wedding." he added.

"Have you been to any parities, Karai?" Leo asked as he turned his attention his long-lost sister.

"I did go to some wild parties back in Tokyo." Karai somewhat sheepishly.

"Really?!" Casey interjected, suddenly very interested in the conversation. "What were they like?"He added.

Karai, feeling Splinter's eyes on her, carefully chose her answer. As much as she was happy to back with her real father, she did not want to lecture her anytime soon.

"They were pretty wild." she answered vaguely.

Once they had finished setting up the decorations, the Hamato clan began to place the food on the table.

Mikey had even made some great Brazilian and American pizza, with some assistance from Splinter and his brothers. It was made with bananas, apples, chocolate, strawberries, cream cheese, whipped cream and ice cream. Other Brazilian foods that Mikey made were cheese bread, beans, rice, forofo, barbeque. The drinks for the party ranged from soda, tea and gurana, a Brazilian fruit drink that had twice as much caffeine as coffee. Other foods, included fries, rice sticks, pizza gyoza, and Masogo.

By the time the group had finished the Zamorra-Stone family returned to the lair from their outing.

When Haru, Bryce and Elsa came back from seeing the sights of New York, they could not believe the amount of work that the turtles, Splinter, April, Casey and Karai put into the party.

"Thank you, thank you so much." Haru said with complete sincerity in his voice.

"We brought you guys something." Bryce announced as she reached into her shopping bags.

"Comics for Leo and Mikey." Bryce started to say as she handed Leo and Mikey some sci-fi and horror comics.

"Sweet!" Mikey cried with delight as he spun around in the living room.

"Thanks." Leo said with a smile on his face before he started to read them.

Splinter cleared his throat and Leo quickly put away his comic books.

"Some chemistry books for Donnie." Bryce added as she pulled out a several large books from her bag.

Donnie grinned as he rushed back to his lab to drop off his new books.

"A punching bag for Raph." Bryce announced as she reached into her bag and gave Raph a large punching bag.

"Hockey pucks for Casey." Bryce continued as she handed Casey a set of hockey pucks wrapped in a plastic container.

Casey ginned as he held his new hockey pucks in the air.

"An MP3 gift card for 50 songs for Abril." Bryce added with she gave a small yellow gift card.

"Sweet!" April said with joy.

"Two Japanese and Italian paintings for Splinter." Bryce stated as she handed Splinter two paintings.

Splinter simply smiled in thanks.

"And a make-up kit for Karai." Bryce finished as she handed Karai a make-up filled with dark blue and purples.

"You're alright Bryce." Karai said with a smile on her face.

Sometime later, the Hamato clan, April, Casey and the Zamorra-Stone family were all sitting down together to enjoy their food.

"So have you guys decided on what you are going to call your new restaurant?" Casey asked as he ate a slice of American Pizza.

"We're still deciding." Leo said.

"I wanted it to call 'Mikey's pizza.'" Mikey grumbled.

"Why don't you guys just call it 'Sakura?'" Bryce suggested.

"Before I met you guys. I never knew you could put chocolate on pizza." Mikey with glee.

"I'll admit that New York pizza's good and all, but it's nothing compared to Sao Paulo's pizza." Bryce stated as she took a bite of American plan pizza.

"You're cute, Bryce, but everyone knows that New York has the best pizza." Casey replied as he finished his slice of Brazilian pizza.

"Look, Casey. I know you American boys think they know it all, but trust me when I say it's no contest. You can't beat Sao Paulo's pizza." Bryce insisted.

"I'm telling you, you're wrong. New York City has the best pizza." Casey repeated for emphases.

"Sao Paulo has the best pizza." Bryce said firmly.

"New York!" Casey cried out as quickly stood up.

"Sao Paulo!" Bryce retorted loudly as she rose to her feet.

"Bryce, Casey, this is a party, not a debate. If the two of you want to battle over which city makes the best pizza. Don't do it here." Haru interrupted in a firm tone.

Why were Casey and Bryce fighting? Elsa 'asked' Haru and April.

They're just being silly, O bombom. Haru 'replied.'

What does 'silly' mean? Elsa 'wondered.'

Haru paused for a moment before 'replying' Silly means you act in goofy at a time and place when it's not okay to be goofy at that moment.

What does time mean? Elsa 'questioned.'

We'll get to that when you're old enough to start learning about numbers. Haru 'replied' in exasperated 'tone'.

"What were you guys talking about?" Casey asked.

"Elsa was asking big questions." Haru explained.

"For a baby she sure is talkative." Casey mused. "Then again, she's no ordinary kid." Casey added.

Daddy, what does talkative mean? Elsa 'inquired.'

It means you like to speak a lot. Haru 'clarified.'

You mean like moving my mouth, the way Hairy Daddy, my brothers and sisters do? Elsa 'wondered.'

Haru nodded.

Daddy, why do people open their mouths when they want to say something? Elsa 'wondered.'

Because not everyone on this planet can speak with their mind. Haru 'replied.'

I thought every human could do that. Elsa 'stated.'

O bombom, I know it's hard for you to understand, but you, me, and your sister, Bryce aren't fully human through we might look it. Haru 'said' in a somewhat somber manner.

Are we monsters? Elsa 'asked' in a scared manner.

NO! Both Haru and Bryce 'interjected' at the same time.

Elsa, I want to always remember what I'm going to tell you. Haru 'said' before taking a deep breath.

We are not monsters; our powers don't make us monsters. What makes someone a monster is not what they look like or having strange powers, but their actions. As Haru 'finished', he 'added.' Anyway, it's time for your feeding.

Haru reached into the baby bag and pulled out a pre-made bottle, lifted Elsa into his arms and began to feed her.

Towards the end of the party, both the Hamato clan and the Zamorra-Stone family began to get a little tried.

"Looks like it's time for you to go to bed." Haru cooed to Elsa.

"I'll do it." Mikey offered, doing his best to sound cheerful. Mikey carefully took Elsa out from her high chair and carried her towards her and her father's bedroom.

"Hey, Baby sis. Do you remember when I was telling you the tale of the bamboo cuter? Would you like to hear how the story ends?" Mikey asked Elsa.

Elsa nodded her head.

"When Kuguya told her parents that she was from the moon and it was time for her to go home, her parents cried and begged her not leave. But in the end the moon people came back for her and she had no choice but to leave her mom and dad." As Mikey finished his voice started tremble and he picked up Elsa in his arms and whispered. "I'm going to miss you, baby sis."

Elsa nodded in agreement, wishing she could 'speak' to Mikey the way she could 'speak' to her Human Daddy, April and Bryce.

The next day came far too quickly as the turtles, Splinter, Karai, April, Casey and Elsa were concerned.

Haru and Bryce had packed up their bags and Elsa's things the previous night after the party ended and April and Casey went home.

Their flight didn't leave until 12:00, so the Zamorra-Stone family was able to enjoy one last breakfast with the Hamato clan before they left.

At the breakfast table, Mikey was begging Haru to promise to write about Elsa at least once a month.

"Don't worry Mikey, I will not only write once a month, but we will video chat once a month as well." Haru reassured him.

As Mikey and Haru talked, Bryce and Karai were having a conversation of their own.

"So, Karai are you going to be okay being the woman of the lair?" Bryce inquired.

"Hey, I'm a kunoichi and compared to these last few weeks, being the lady of the lair will be a snap." Karai answered.

At her words, both Bryce and Karai let some giggles.

"What about you? Will you be okay?" Karai asked.

"I don't know, so much has changed now." Bryce replied with uncertainty.

"I just want you to know, if you need anything you can always email me." Karai promised. "That's what friends are for." she added.

Feeling touched by her words, Bryce let out a smile.

By ten o clock, Haru, Bryce and Elsa were ready to leave for the AKM airport and everyone present was starting to get weepy.

"Haru Zamorra, I can never thank you enough for what you have done for my family." Splinter stated with warmth in his eyes.

"It's the least I could do, you looked after Elsa when I was unable to do it myself and for that I can never thank you enough." Haru replied.

"Umm...I'm not good at saying 'thank you', but if it wasn't for you and your family I might be still stuck in jail or worse. So the least you can do is look after those kids." Karai stated.

"Hey, I'm not a kid." Bryce piped up.

"You're fifth-teen and by most people's standards, including mine, you're still a child, Bryce." Haru answered.

"But I graduated from College." Bryce protested.

"Thank you, Mr. Zamorra for bringing Karai back to us." Leo said with complete and utter sincerity.

"Yeah, you rock, Super Z." Mikey piped up. "Now we have our sister back!" he added.

"You're cool." Raph said simply.

The group was quiet for a little while before Haru said "Well, we need to get going."

Then the Zamorra-Stone family and the Hamato clan wrapped their arms around each other in a tight embrace.

"I love you, immoto-chan." Leo whispered to Elsa.

As Karai held Elsa in her arms, she whispered "If it wasn't for you and your family, I would still believe Shredder's lies."

"Don't forget about us, okay? We won't forget about you." Raph promised.

"I'm going to miss you, baby sis." Mikey said in a weepy tone.

As soon as the hug ended the Zamorra-Stone slowly picked up their things and walk out of the lair.

"Good bye and thank you all so much." Haru stated.

"Take good care of each other, bye bye." Splinter replied.

"This may be farewell for now, but I have a feeling we'll meet again someday." Splinter promised.

"Of course, we will!" Haru promised as he waved in Splinter's detection.

As Haru, Bryce and Elsa began to leave; Mikey started waving goodbye just as Elsa turned around and started to wave back.

As the Zamorra-Stone Family left the lair, the Hamato reacted towards their new friends leaving in different ways. Mikey was openly crying, Raph, Donnie and Karai were 'wiping' sand from their eyes. Both Splinter and Leo appeared to stoic, while they were trying not to cry on the inside.

"Leo, are you crying?" Donnie asked.

"I just got something in my eye."

Mikey cried on Raph's shoulder as Raph whispered "Yeah, I'm going to miss them too."

"They'll come back to us in their own time." Splinter added.

Leo could only nod in agreement as he tried not to cry.

"Are you Haru, Bryce and Elsa?" asked the pilot.

"Yeah." Bryce answered.

"Those are the only names they gave me." "You guys can sit wherever you want; you have the whole plane to yourselves."

"You guys must be pretty important, the three of you have this plane to yourselves." the pilot mused the doors closed behind them.

"Where do you want to go?" the pilot inquired as he helped the family towards their seats.

Neither Haru nor Bryce said anything as they picked some seats by the window. As Haru placed Elsa in her car seat, his mind thought over all that had happened and he began to silently cry.

Sometime later, the plane took off towards Brazil, unaware that a family of mutants was silently watching the plane disappear into the shadows.

Thank you Angel of Darkness, Black Raider, Captain Anime, CharmyXcream14, Dragonchampon, JellOtaku, KikaKatTIOI, Lala0708, Lead Owl, Lluvia-the-Wolfgirl, LuNaLoVeComiCs, Mai'shardstyle, MewFerm, Miss Star Punk, Nikale, PrettyStarsInTheSky, RedCreeper23, cracknovelist, dani-crutis-16, lionsrcute1, littlebabyturtlelove, marinakay. lebaron, peacemaker1210, suntan140, thomlynn. billie1, writer-in-progess-94 and xXNightWatcherXx for choosing to follow this story.

Thank you Black Raider, CharmyXcream14, Ciciella10123, Designation CrimsonSong, Dragonchampion, El' Caliente, Harlistar, IloveRaphael, Imagination Archive, JellOtaku, Kuronique Misaki, Lala0708, LuNaLoVeComiCs, MizoreShirayukiFan, dani-curtis-16, dream lighting, lionsrcute1, littlebabyturtlelove, marinakay. lebaron, nene9131, peacemaker1210, writer-in-progess-94 and xXNightWatcherXx.

A special thank you to Guest Melissa, Guest Alejandra and Guest Cynthia who have been reviewing this story from the very beginning.

Guest Cynthia: Yep, Ingrid's parents were absolute jerks.

Guest Alejandra: I hope you enjoyed this last chapter.

Guest Melissa: Poor Elsa, there's so much that she does not yet know.

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English to Translations:

O bombom: Sweetie.

Meu primo favorito: My favorite cousin.