- In Japan cuz that's where you're at-

Tigerclaw was walking with you through a garden, noticing that you didn't seem to be afraid anymore, at least for now. "Heh... the cherry blossoms are blooming!" You said, walking quickly to pick one. Tigerclaw smiled at how happy you could be outside your ice cold heart he saw in battle. You placed the cherry blossom in the water and quickly gave a small pray.

Tigerclaw soon showed you a bench he liked to sit at, you both sat and talked about the trip Shredder had you both come to. "Tigerclaw, I just want to thank you for all that you've done." You said with smile, Tigerclaw smiled back and curled his tail around yours.

Your smile grew as you scooted closer and rested your head on Tigerclaw's shoulder. "It is a honor being your partner Tigerclaw." You admitted, putting your paw on his, feeling Tigerclaw's fingers shifting so yours were between his.

Tigerclaw noticed Shredder coming and tried to get rid of his grin. Shredder noticed and chuckled, "I thought she was afraid of you, my friend." Shredder said, seeing you sleeping at Tigerclaw's side. "She was. Until I promised something." Tigerclaw explained, using his free hand to rub the side of your face.

"What could you have promised that changed her like the river currents?"

"I promised to do anything for her. That is what I will do Master Shredder."

Shredder smiled and left, leaving Tigerclaw to watch your ears flow with the wind. "I wish I had the courage to tell you how close I feel around you." Tigerclaw thought as he laid his head on yours and drifted to slumber.