After we were done with our victorious win on saving the temple, the sun was setting. We watched the sea temple put up its bubble barrier and it was starting to sink down into the ocean. Hiding itself from the world once more.

"Whoa..." Mikey was astonished.

"It's going back down into the sea." Aika hugged Raph.

"Yeah." Raph hugged her back.

"Guess this was the only real sea adventure we'll ever have." April said as she was munching on a sandwich.

"This sucks though at the same time as well. Right Rachel?"

Rachel nodded. "Yes. Amd Umiko goes down with the temple too."

"Yeah..." I looked down.

"Maybe it's for the best Aqua. She'll be safe there and protect the temple as the Princess of the Sea." Donnie said.

"You're right." I said as I watch the temple fully submerged into the ocean to keep itself hidden for another long time. I looked around to see that Umiko wasn't around at all, and I knew that she left to be in the temple forever. I took a deep breath and blew a kiss at the ocean. "Goodbye."

"Hey look!" Leo pointed at the distance.

"Mama!" Umiko was leaping out of the water.

I gasped as she was swimming towards our boat. "Umiko!" I ran to the rear of the boat. "My baby!"

"Mama!" Umiko leaped out of the water and I caught her in my arms.

I sighed so sweetly as I held her nice and snug. "My dear little water child." I held her up. "I'm so proud of you that you saved us and for everything you've done."

"Mana!" Umiko nuzzled my cheek.

"Umiko. My daughter." Leo held her snug as well as she wrapped her flippers around his neck. "You've been an amazing daughter and made my life more precious. I hope you become a strong princess of the sea temple."

"Love you Dada." Umiko spoke out to him.

Leo gasped and sniffles. "Love you Umiko. I'll miss you." he said as he gave Umiko to the others that each took turns to give Umiko praise, hugs, and kisses while they're all feeling very emotional.

"I'm gonna miss you so much Umiko! I've never been a much prouder uncle!" Mikey bawled his tears out.

"Okay okay cut the waterworks Mikey." Raph said as he gave him a whole box of tissues.

"Mana mana." Umiko helped him dry his tears.

"Thank you. Remember to always have lots to eat." Mikey said as he gave her a little shell to keep with her.

"Mana!" Umiko said as she waddled to Rachel and Donnie.

"Umiko, you've been really good to my sister and I'll miss you a lot." Rachel gave her a kiss after taking her picture for her photo book.

"Mana."

"You were a lot of fun Umiko. And thank you for helping me realize that I love Rachel as much as you love Aqua and Leo as your mom and dad. Be safe there." Donnie hugged her.

Umiko nodded and waddled to Aika and Raph.

"Raphie, would you like to say something to your niece?" Aika looked at him.

"What umm... well okay." he blushed and patted her head. "Make sure that if you see anyone in your way, you show them who's the boss. Okay Umiko?"

"Mana." she nodded and kissed his cheek.

Raph sniffled and turned away. "I'll miss ya little princess."

"Aww~!" we all exclaimed for Raph being a softie.

"Okay okay cut it out." he rolled his eyes.

Aika giggled and gave Umiko lots of kisses. "Be sure to get plenty of sleep at night so you won't be too tired being the princess of the sea." she pets her.

"Mana mana." Umiko waddled over to April and Casey next.

"Hey little gal. Be good to everyone in there okay? And they'll be good to ya." Casey gave her a little fist bump.

"Mana." Umiko did one back which made him chuckle.

"Hey sweetie. You're going to do just great in there. Believe in yourself and you can accomplish anything." April said. "Make the temple a better place."

"Mana." Umiko nodded and gave her a hug.

"I'll miss you." she hugged her back.

I smiled as she waddled right back to me. I picked her up and gave her a very very long hug. "Umiko, you've been the best gift of my life and I never regret it one bit. You've made me feel so special and happy while taking care of you as well as you have been taking care of me. You've made me laugh and smile just like your daddy. I hope you can spread the joy with everyone you meet in the temple. Just like you've spread the joy with all of us here and now."

"Mana!" she giggled.

"You won't forget me... will you?" I asked her.

"Love you, Aqua." Umiko spoke.

I gasped and smiled as tears ran down my eyes. It was the first time she said my real name and it made me feel really emotional. I looked at her and gave her a very long kiss at her forehead. As I pulled away, I gave her a special locket. "This locket will bring you closer to us and we'll keep you in our hearts forever." I sniffled. "Goodbye my dearest daughter. I love you."

"Love you mama. Love you Aqua!" Umiko hugged me more.

I gave her one last hug and kiss before she jumped back into the water and swimming towards her home.

"Bye! See ya! Take care!" the others all waved goodbye to the water child we all know and love.

I smiled as I looked towards the sun setting. "Honey?"

"Yes love?" Leo held me.

"I love you."

"And I love you too." he kissed my cheek as we all watched the sun setting together.

⭐️ The End!