TMNT Master Splinter X StudentChubbyReader Beauty

You were currently practicing your katas with your best friend April and the turtles, but you weren't feeling into it today.  Master Splinter took notice of this right away, usually you were quite focused with your training.  Even though you couldn't do all the moves because you were chubby but you trained just as hard as everyone else.  He found your diligence and hard work quite admirable.  As the lesson continued, he could tell by your expression that something was bothering you.

"That will be enough for today you are dismissed," Master Splinter said.

You stretched yourself out a little then April walked up toward you.

"______, are you feeling ok?"  April asked.

"Oh, yeah I'm fine," you replied. 

April tilted her head slightly, "You sure?"

You shrugged, "Yeah, I guess I'm just a little tired."

Donatello appeared next to you, "Maybe you're coming down with something."

"No, I don't think so," you replied.

Before you could leave the dojo with April and the turtles, Master Splinter spoke up.

"______, could you stay behind?  I would like a word with you."

You quietly sighed and walked over to your Sensei until you were just a few feet away.

"______, I could not help but notice that your form was off today."

"I know Sensei, I'm sorry about that but I'll do better next time."

Master Splinter paused, "Tell me, is there something wrong?"

"N-no Sensei, nothing's wrong," you told him but the raised brow he just gave you told you that he wasn't buying it.  "Ok, something did happen the other day."

"Go on."

"Well, you see, this girl at school said that since I'm fat I'm considered ugly and that I can't be thin and beautiful like her or anyone else," you lowered your gaze.  You almost felt like crying but you didn't want your Sensei to notice.

"Do you believe what she has told you?"

You shook your head, "No but, it still bugs me."

Master Splinter stroked his beard for a moment, "Hmm, wait here."  Then he headed for his room, you heard a little bit of rummaging around here and there.  After a few minutes he came back out with a small red silk drawstring bag.  You felt your curiosity rise as your Sensei walked back toward you with the mystery item in his hand.

"Here," Master Splinter said as he handed it to you.

You carefully undid the string, opened it, and pulled out a small red compact mirror with golden cherry blossoms scattered across the cover.  You couldn't help but admire the detail in something that was no bigger than the palm of your hand.  You slowly opened the compact and noticed the mirror looked clean and clear like it was brand new.

"It's beautiful," you gasped.

"This mirror belonged to my wife Tang Shen.  I gave this to her when we started going out, because I wanted her to see how beautiful she was through my eyes."

"Wow, but Sensei what does this have to do with me?"

"Take a look at your reflection and tell me what you see."

You slowly looked into the mirror and gazed at your reflection for a good few minutes.  There you were (colored) eyes, your (skin tone), and your pudgy face to go with your roundish body.  You weren't sure where he was going with this but you decided to take a wild guess.

"Umm, me?"

"Yes but what else?"

You tried to look again for another minute or two but you still couldn't figure it out.  You just shrugged, "I don't know."

"I see a strong, dedicated, young woman who works just as hard as my students despite her physical appearance.  You see, beauty is what you feel about yourself, not about what you see in a mirror."

You thought about it for a minute and smiled, "I understand Sensei."

Then Michelangelo's voice rang out from outside the dojo, "Hey ______, April went out to pick up a few pizzas and then were going to watch a movie, wanna join us?"

"Sure," you called back then you looked back at Master Splinter. 

Master Splinter nodded, "You are dismissed and I will be expecting you to improve your katas next time." 

"Hai Sensei," you bowed and handed the mirror back.

Master Slinter shook his head and smiled, "Keep it, I want you to remember this lesson today."

"Thank you Master Splinter," you said before you gave him a hug.  Master Splinter returned the hug before you left the dojo with a smile on your face.  As you entered the living room, you saw that Raphael and Michelangelo were trying to pick out a movie out of the bin while Donatello was getting things set up.  Then Leonardo came out of the kitchen and saw you finally out of the dojo. 

"So, what did Sensei want?"  Leonardo asked as he approached you.

You put the compact into your pocket, "Oh not much, he just told me I needed to work a little more on my katas."

"Oh ok, but if you need any extra help let me know," Leonardo said as he gave you a pat on the shoulder.

"Alright," you smiled.

"Hey ______, could you help us pick out a movie?"  Raphael asked.

"Yeah sure," you replied before you walked over toward the two turtles.

Eventually, you and the guys agreed on a movie and a while later April came back with four large pizzas.  Then everyone picked out a slice and took their seat as the movie started.  You pretty much spent the rest of the day with your friends and feeling better about yourself thanks to Master Splinter.