The day they had been dreading had arrived. After finishing high school at Roosevelt High School, the turtles' friend had been accepted into a prestigious university, but it was far away from New York. The previous days had passed too quickly, and now the moment of farewell was before them.

In the lair, the four brothers were gathered around her, trying to be strong, but they couldn't stop the tears from filling their eyes. Raphael, the toughest of the four, was surprisingly quiet, clinging to her tightly, as if just by doing so he could stop her from leaving. Leonardo, always the leader, was trying to say something encouraging, but his voice was breaking with emotion. Donatello, his eyes shining with tears, thought of all the times he had argued with her about science and technology, wishing he could stop time. And Michelangelo, the most emotional, couldn't help but sob openly as he hugged her, his hands shaking slightly.

“I don't want you to go... you're part of our family,” Mikey said between sobs, resting his head on her shoulder. His words echoed in everyone's hearts, a feeling they shared.

“You'll always be our sister,” Leonardo added, his voice low, trying to keep his composure.

She, with a heavy heart, tried not to break down as she hugged each of them, feeling the affection and sadness in their gestures. She knew this wasn't a final goodbye, but still, the pain of separation was overwhelming. “I'll always be with you, no matter where I am.” She murmured, although her words did not ease the pain.