Blue eyes

Chapter 6: Leadership

The breeze cooled your sweaty face as you stopped on the roof tops to scout the neighborhood. You would be enjoying the quick break of the city lights if Leo and Raph weren't squabbling. Over the past week their arguments have gotten more heated to the point you and Donnie got accustomed to it. The group missed their chance to capture Snakeweed, a leafy mutant that's been kidnapping people. Donnie pulled Mikey away from the fray of the elder siblings .

"This way would have worked if you hadn't wasted time second guessing my orders". Leo inched closer to Raph's angry face. They were arguing for leadership.

"Then dont give bad orders and I won't second guess em"

"Y-Y'know what, if you think you can do better why don't you lead?"

"First good idea you had all day!"

You spoke up not wanting the team to fall apart "I dont think thats a good idea Leo. Raph I know your angry we missed a chance to beat Snakeweed, but you can't expect perfection from Leo. You both work well together because you take care of each others backs." You stated both sill quarreling and not hearing your words.

"Its like I don't exist" you said  Donnie rested a hand on your shoulder.

"Its ok (y/n) they'll bounce back soon."

Leo growled, angered of Raphael's bickering. Small crackles of lightning sparked between them. Mikey came in adding gas to the fire.

"We'll compromise, I'll lead" Leo and Raph glared, a fiery anger flashed onto their faces. Mikey zipped away smiling.

"Fine Raph the teams yours. I'm outta here"

"Leo wait up!" you followed after him. You knew in your heart he was the true leader, he had the skills to do so and the guidance of one, you needed him back on the team.

"Don't follow me, I need some space. Go help Raph with the mission" he sounded stern and very angry, it made you flinch. The soothing calm voice was now riled and sounded like he might pop any second.

"I- can you tell me that you'll be back at least?" he didn't answer just gave a saddened expression. You nodded, giving him the space he wanted and heading back to the guys.

"Oh your back? Is fearless brooding on his own?" Raph said you clicked your tongue at him. Both brothers had troubles but all you can do for now was figure out how to take down Snakeweed.

"Donnie can you pinpoint all the kidnapping sights? If we can do that we can figure out where he's hiding" You said bringing an idea to the table.

"I could but I'll need to use the map back at the lair."

"Then lets head back and find that plant!" Raph barked heading down into an alley where there was a man hole. Raph was taking the lead by the reigns, however the impulsive actions could lead to a bad end. You went to grab a snack before heading to Donnie's lab where he started calculating all the points on the map and connecting them. He was taking a while and Raph's impatience was beginning to show.

"Donnie, we have to find Snakeweeds lair"

"Working on it!" he stuck his tongue out as he was scribbling circles on locations.

"Then work FASTER!"

"Do you think yelling is gonna help?" Asked Donnie. You handed Mikey a chip from your bag he crunched on it gleefully, letting crumbs fall.

"No, I think hitting is gonna help" he punched his hand.

"I'll work faster" he sweated, calculating faster than before.