Bromance [tag: Casey]

Aster seeing that Mikko was taking care of Gabriel, Ally's full attention returned to the brotherly interaction taking place in the kitchen, fully catching the whispered conversation between the two. It earned a giggle that she struggled hard to suppress and seeing that now may be the time to venture closer, she stepped into the kitchen and edged closer, still giving the two their room but close enough to be officially introduced if the time was right.


"Yeah, everything is perfect." She assured Mike with a bright smile and waved cutely at Raphael. She had seen the big guy before but given the happenings of that night and Mikko having her way with him, and introduction never happened. "Hey, you. I'm Ally. Figure you need to know my name since you'll probably be seeing a lot of me around." And there was an excited bounce in her voice and she only just now noticed the hockey guy standing in the kitchen, too. "And you are?"

Gabriel quickly took the pain pills and downed them with the glass of water. Hearing that Ezekiel and company had not made it back yet earned a deep frown, but it was good to know the Turtles hadn't completely forgotten them after the rescue. Obviously it didn't bother him that they were here.. they had saved their asses, after all.


"Someone's cuttin' people up, huh..." And in his hazed state, he was pretty sure that he;d heard something about that, but he couldn't think too deeply into that before Mikko's question came..


"I'm okay here." He told her, remembering how much pain just barely shifting had caused. Being picked up couldn't be any better. "Dunno if I can handle it right now.." And he reached out, taking her hand and pulling her closer. He could always make room for her on this couch...

Mikko kneeled down by the couch and held Gabe's hand. She leaned in and pressed a kiss against his lips. She wished that she could take all his pain away, but it was something he would have to bare until he healed.

With her free hand she ran her nails through his hair, lightly scratching his scalp.

How about I grab you a pillow and some blankets?

Casey looked over at Ally and gave her a grin. Casey Jones. ass kicker and lover of the arts. by arts I mean sports and by sports I mean ass kicking. which we should be doing now.So you Mike's new girl? Hide your food and panties. The young one is insatiable.

Snorting in amusement Mikey waggled his eyeridges, "I'll be careful to toot outside and when the breeze is there to blow it away, dad said girls prefer nice smelling guys - annnnd I think causing her to pass out from gas inhalation might put a damper on things." He again batters away his brothers noogie though the lightly playful shove to Raph's shoulder in retaliation was still a very very light one for them.

He grins as Ally joins them and lightly pats one of her knees. "yeap Raph, Ally, Ally Raph." And he wanted to launch into questions about what Raph and Casey were going to get up to - and what was this about body bits that should remain on the inside? that sounded nasty. Oh! and he should probably give Raph the news they found Love a home, and tell him where... encase. After all Love had mentioned Raph and April earlier. And tell him about the giant gator!

And he opened his mouth to spew forth all these thoughts that raced through his mind.

When that hot little blond joined them with another charming smile that completely derailed his thoughts and even silenced the words before they tumbled out of his open mouth, the breath he had taken to assault his big brother with the mass leaving in a normal exhalation.

- And even in that moment heart still fluttering away with joy at being able to make amends with his hotheaded sibling and masked still wet, eyes not so watery but still a little glossy and rounder than normal the young turtle could not stop himself taking a deep whiff of the incredible scent the angel cake gave off with every movement. He pokes his tongue out at Casey, "that reminds me - it was I whom ate that last bag of chips I found at your place." if anything just to finally admit he done it - and hoping to disguise the very dark and sudden flush in his cheeks and the slightly worried glance he threw at Ally here.

Wasn't taking panties considered something creepy by humans?

'Oh please don't let her think I am a sicko whom will steal her undies...'

Though he probably would if given the chance to.

His brothers also considered the habit disturbing, but Mikey found the dainties fascinating, the color, the oh so delicate feel of the fabrics and sometimes the lingering scent of whom ever had worn them last.

But a simple peck on the lips wasn't enough for Gabriel. He took her hand, threading his fingers through hers as their lips met, and he kissed her deeply, letting it linger for as long as she would allow. He sighed in contentment as she ran her fingers through his hair, and a small smile stretched across his lips at her offer..


"Okay. But.. there's enough room for two on this couch you know.." He figured they had enough time to be close before the others returned and they began their long trip out of the city...

Mikko felt all tingly when Gabe kissed her. She smiled when she finally pulled away and nodded to him. I'll be right back.

Mikko hurried to the bedroom and grabbed two pillows and a blanket. She returned to Gabe and placed a pillow under his head. She then placed a pillow down for herself and laid next to Gabe, pulling the blanket over them. She faced him and smiled again then once again kissed him. she laid her hand on his cheek as the kiss deepened.

Chuckling at his brother, Raphael finally made it to his feet and tugged Mikey up with him, this time successfully catching him in a headlock and another gentle noogie, before releasing him. Of course Casey would try to embarrass him, and normally that was Raphael's job, but the grounds between them were still soft and it would take some time for things to heal over.


"S'up, Ally. We finally get an introduction." Surely there would be questions as to how Raph had met her before, but he wasn't ready to relive the night that he had with Mikko... or anything associated with Mikko. From his stand point, he could hear the woman in the main room with Gabe, and even caught a glimpse of the two kissing. Yeah, it was time to go...


"I'll see you soon, Mikey." He told his little brother, giving his shoulder a gentle bump with his knuckles, then looked at Ally. "Keep 'im in line."

Ally chuckled at Casey, thinking this guy was funny and probably a blast to be around. She didn't think much of his warning about hiding food and underwear and had no idea that the accusation actually made her little cuddle muffin nervous. "Hehe...well, I think all males have an infatuation with female undies, to some degree anyway.." Of course, she was unaware that Mike actually collected them. She winked at Casey and smiled at Raph when they finally got a proper introduction, but then it seemed he was in a hurry to leave. She shifted her gaze in the direction that Raph's tropaz eyes had just left, and it didn't take long to realize what had made him so uncomfortable. It caused a slight frown, but then she quickly rebounded, not wanting to bring unwanted attention to his broken heart.


"I promise to take care of him, Red." And she gave him a reassuring smile.

Unaware of the discomfort that their 'closeness' was causing the red-clad Turtle, Gabriel scooted over as much as his damaged body would allow, and smiled when Mikko joined him on the couch. Yeah, he was falling for the girl, and that was becoming obvious, even to himself. Never did he think anything would have came from their one night stand a couple of night ago and hell, after how 'used' she made him feel, he didn't think this would be happening, but their second time together had been different.


He never thought once that he was in this position because of Mikko, even though Shredder had stated as much. None of that mattered. She was sticking by him when she could have so easily walked away.. but she was still here.


Gabe's eyes slid closed as he returned her kiss, his arm pulling her closer to him. He wished he could do more for her, but given his condition, kissing and cuddling would have to do... hopefully this wasn't permanent...

Mikko wasn't even aware of how Raph would feel, and that was her fault for not being sensitive enough, but right now all she had on her mind was Gabe. She gave his lower lip a light nibble.

I have a race car in the shop, we can take it for a spin.out in the country with no traffic or cops to pull us over. could be fun. I need to get it out that shop anyway, before someone decides to use it for parts.

Finally they were leaving. Casey was excited to get out there and beat people up! But he was still thoughtful enough to say a proper goodbye to Ally and Mike.

Don't have too much fun, Mike. and remember to wear a rubber, don't need little Mike's running around.

With that warning issued, Casey slipped back outside and got ready to destroy the bad guys.

"Wait!" Mikey had been playfully boxing at Raph's latest noogey and headlock, now he steps after him recalling - "Love... mentioned you and she... had a date?... um" and yet she was all over Donnie? what the heck? "She has a new home.... and roomie -" And he grabs out his tphone to send Raph the directions to the new hidden Den... and mischievously left out BIG details about her new roomie. "He's a nice fellow -" And he hoped Ally would not give the game away. "There I sent you the location bro."

And speaking of the little cutie whom had made his a big relieved puddle of happy hearing she was not grossed out by his underwear fetish - though probably because she was yet unawares of his collection, Mikey threw an arm about her carefully and blushes brightly at Casey's words.... literally hanging his head for a moment or two in complete embarrassment.

Then rebounding with a grin and chuckle, "Oh I don't know if Ally wants mini Mikey's - she can have them, and all the more pranksters to wreck havoc am I right?" He chuckles and looks at Raph - of course giving him the big puppy blue eyed look so at his offer Raph could not possibly say no! "Want me to bring around a pizza and rage in the cage to Ape's sometime?"

So Love had blabbed to Mikey about their 'date'? That didn't seem surprising, and the big guy was still trying to figure out what to make of the situation, but one thing was for certain.. he never classified it as a 'date'. But whatever. None of that mattered right now. It was good to know that Love had changed locations, especially since he needed to speak with her about the sicko that was going around killing people for their parts...


"Thanks, Mikey."


Then there was more teasing between Mike and Casey, and BigRed couldn't help but smirk at his best bud's comments about rubbers and knocking up his girl. He was a teenage male, after all. That stuff was amusing even to someone who usually wouldn't find humor in outworldly teases about a human world that they could never actually play a bigger part in. They couldn't have children.. or real relationships, as Mikko had so painfully proven to him. Whatever. He hoped his little brother had better luck. If Blondie was playing Mike, then he would put the fear of God in her.


Then there was 'that look'. The pleading, hopeful puppy dog eyes as Mike eased his question, grasping for a chance for things to go back to 'normal'. Having no idea how much longer April would have him, or when he would be able to face the others again, a soft grin edged at the left corner of his lips...


"Sure. Maybe April will let us have a Horror movie marathon or somethin'...." And even if they didn't, just spending time with his little bro would be good enough. Gah, he never thought he would think that.. needing 'Mikey time'...but absence made the heart grow fonder, or some shit.



Raph was just about to say his temporary goodbye to Mike and the little bombshell at his side, but then the sounds of gunfire cut through the calm, causing him to grab a hold of Casey's wifebeater and yanked him back inside....

It was certainly a good thing that Ally wasn't the type to be easily offended. Life had constructed her into quite the little Firecracker herself and she found humor in all of this, and giggled seeing Mike's temporary embarrassment. So Turtles can blush, how adorable! She gave his cheek a gentle pinch and winked at the boys.


"Hey, little Mikeys sound like fun.. and the whole process of baby making is definitely so.." Wow. Yeah, she really just said that. Ally had never been the shy type, though her intentions were not solely to get into Mike's shell. Whatever happened, happened. But she wanted to know this incredible guy for who he was, do this the right way for once. LiL'Orange seemed like loads of fun and certainly a good medicine for her life.


She gave a wave at Casey, but then the sounds of chaos outside shattered the peace and she watched as Raph pulled Casey back inside. Gunfire was nothing new to her, but given that the city was going to hell, it did make her a bit antsy...


Just then Lexi came through the door, looking a little shaken and followed closely behind by Laz and the others. At least they seemed to have made it back in one piece!

[Crossed over from Road to Recovery]

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Worried about the well being of everyone, Lexi was not content to let Laz use himself as a shield, but the sooner they got back inside, the sooner she could check everyone and make sure no one had been hit by a stray bullet...


Stepping inside Gabriel's apartment, she was not expecting the additional company. Two of Leo's brothers had shown up, and 'The Red One' was with some strange guy, and she quickly noticed the Hockey mask the guy had plastered to the top of his head. This was the same guy responsible for taking down Dragons, and that instantly put her on the offensive.. but  casting a glance and seeing that Gabe was alright, she released a collective breath and decided not to pull her gun...


Her mind was in overdrive. Mikko was getting cozy with Gabe on the couch, 'Red' was with mystery Dragon Hater, and 'Orange'' was with....Ally? Just what was going on, and why did she still not know Raph's name.. and she had never officially met 'Orange' before...


"...Hey.." She greeted the lot, obviously shaken by the mess she had barely escaped outside, and trying to make sense of the gathering here.. especially with a Dragon beater...

Casey was known to be fearless, or at least he often acted fearless around others. Mostly around the guys. They confused it for naivety and impulsive behaviors. That was Don's official prognosis. He was mentally unstable due to a severe head injury sustained when he was a child. This was even more relevant when the vigilante decided to grip his new bat and head outside where thugs and ill individuals were acting on baser instincts just outside of this home.

They knew he was coming for them. They knew who he was, they hated him. There would be no love lost between them if he were to knock their block off right here and now. In fact, that's exactly what Casey Jones had in mind as he stepped outside making claims to stomp a mudhole into their asses as they returned fire - literally. Bullets whirred past his head causing the vigilante to open his eyes wide, taking to ducking shots before a familiar hand pulled him back inside.

"Hey! Don't you know where you are?! This is New York, losers! We don't cut an' run!", Casey smacked his bicep in a hateful gesture while also flipping them off.

Thankfully, Raph pulled him back inside before he was ventilated. Casey turned, glancing all around him as he gave a light shrug and a look of confusion. "... What?", he asked in a curious tone. Not that he needed the answer right then and there but they could save the talk for later. "A bunch a' angry guidos out there armed to th' teeth! Who knew?", the bonehead asked rhetorically while crossing his arms over his chest.

Just then, an unexpected guest whom everyone there knew to be Lexi had arrived. She seemed a little shaken up from all the chaos emanating just outside and everyone was quick to welcome her in. Casey gave her a lift of his head and a tender wave as he wiggled his fingers.

Once everyone was in Eze locked the door. The group went into the kitchen only to see turtles and the man behind the hockey mask. Of course ezekiel wouldn't try anything in Gabe's home with his kid and mama around, but damn this would be a good time to get rid of the guy.

Bella looked at the turtles with wide eyes. The red one looked scary, but the orange one seemed nice. She walked up to Mike and smiled. Hi!

Mama had pretty much seen it all. In her long life notheing surprised her. and she had heard talk of some large turtles from the streets. She thought them all crazy, or on drugs. But here they were. Not wanting to be rude she introduced herself.

So you is real. uh. All dis time I was thinking my boys were on some dope. They have names for you. But knowing what you do out there you turtles are some heroes. Is nice to meet you. My name is Ociana. But erbody just calls me Mama. she held a hand out to Raph, little did Raph know that hand shake was about to turn into a bear hug. Mama was a hugger after all.

Laz gave everone a nod and a wave once they got inside. The gun fire had settled down, but the streets where getting pretty dangerous.

I don't want to cut the introductions short. But it's getting crazy out there. It's only a matter of time before cops start shutting streets down, so if we're going to get out we should do that soon.

Mikey chuckles and winks at Ally, whispering, "I have heard that too..." admitting sort of he had never experienced baby making of any form. He went to add some more cheek but there was gunfire and Raph pulling Casey back inside and more humans. And even with all that he couldn't stop himself from wagging tail and shell eagerly! Yay Raph (of course) could not resist the face and gave him the all clear to have pizza and movies! Yay!!

Annnd, of course Mikey didn't feel odd or uncomfortably around these new unknown people just gave them all his best wide grin arm still around Ally.

Though it dropped a little watching the little girl come towards him.

Mikey had not much experience with children, and the few tragic cases of meeting them on the streets or in the sewers had not been happy moments in the whole as these kids were often abandoned and or had been brutalized in the most unthinkable ways and one - it had been too late to do anything for but leave where he'd be found. This large mutant turtle adored kids. In fact it was his deepest hidden desire to be a dad - as great as their own. He could not see of course how his flirty teasing grin that had made a return because of Casey and Ally softened for the small girl.

He kneels slowly with a very gentle squeeze to Ally's hand as he brings himself down to the girls eye level almost and smiled back, "well hello, I'm Mikey." he figured his full name might be a bit of a tongue twister for her... It certainly had been for him at that age. Don had perhaps been the only one able to say it properly when this small. "what's your name lil lady?"

Gabriel chuckled at Mikko's nibbles, oblivious to the fact that the 'Dragon Beater' was in his apartment. Sure, he'd had a few run ins with the crazy guy before, but blows were never exchanged between them, because there was usually someone more aggressive in the gang that jumped on that 'privilege'.. which was just fine with Gabe. He would rather focus on the 'job' rather than wasting time fighting some psycho.



Living in this area, gunfire was nothing to him and he barely acknowledged it. Probably someone gettin' waster for a bad drug deal or something along those lines. His full focus was on Mikko, a small grin stretching across his lips as the drugs started to kick in and she told him about her race car..


"You like to go fast, huh?" He asked in between kisses, double meaning in his words. "Sounds like fun...I had a race car, but totaled it..." Warm breath caressing her moist lips and he flicked his tongue over them before pressing his own against them once again....

The Vigilante's wave earned one in return and a small smile edged across Lexi's lips. Sure, she should be angry about this situation and probably should have been spouting off insults and questions as to why he was here, but considering that they were about to flee the city to keep Hun from icing Gabe, this little group didn't know where they stood in the bigger picture. At least Lexi didn't, anyway. She had no idea that Hun had given Ezekiel orders to kill her and Gabriel. She had always felt that the three of them were all for one.. even if that put them at Hun's mercy. Only time would tell if Zekie felt the same bond.


"So.. you're the Dragon Slayer.." She said, winking to indicate that despite how shaken the initial sight of him had left her, she knew he wasn't here to cause harm. That was made evident by the fact that Gabriel was unharmed. Well, by the vigilante's hands, anyway. It would have been so easy for this man to take Gabe out, considering his condition. "You're pretty brave coming into the Dragon's den like this..." Her tone was soft, only slightly accusing. Maybe he didn't know.. maybe she shouldn't have said anything so he would remain oblivious, but surely the Red one had told his friend all about playing a part in saving them that dreadful night...


"Either that, or you've heard that we're the rejects..." And she spared a glance at Ezekiel, half hoping he wouldn't hear. Eze was so devoted to the cause and to his bigger family. To Hun.


Hearing Laz' comment and the ugency in his tone, Lexi gave a small nod in agreement. They needed to be heading out, but first...


"I'm Lexi.. not that it's really important..." And she looked at all three of them; the two Turtles and the vigilante. "But, I would really like to be able to call you guys something other than Easter Bunny.." She said, looking at the Red one, "Orange.." And then at Casey.. "Sporty Spice."

Oy. This was one of those moments that Raph wished he wore socks so he could shove one in Casey's mouth. His little rant went on, as they usually did, just as Lexi and her group returned from wherever they had gone. They had a kid and older woman in tow, and it was clear that the little one belonged to one of the thugs, but what about the big African lady? She approached and Raph instinctively wanted to take a step back, to flee... because the less people that knew about them, the better... but it was too late.


He cast a look at the others as 'Mama' went on, calling them heroes.. then offered him a handshake. Lexi had also introduced herself, though he already knew the brunette since he'd spared her from going to jail, once upon a time. He had introduced himself as the Eater Bunny, and it seemed the name stuck.



Managing an awkward sideways smile at Mama, he slowly took the offered hand, not knowing that something 'bigger' was in store...


"Raphael..."

Mama pulled Raph close and wrapped her arms around him. Raphael, like the blessed angel of the lord, sent down to help the poor people of this city. She finally let go of Raph and looked over to mike.

Bella smiled at Mike and gave him a hug. I am Isabella. Will you be my friend?

Eze just stood back and watched everyone. Laz was right though they had to get moving soon

Yeah I do. Mikko said and returned his kisses. She slipped her tongue in his mouth and moaned softly against his lips. she wanted to do so much more, but knew this was all there would be...For now anyway.

When yer on yer feet again, I'm going to rock yer world.