Land Of Misfits

●Chapter Eight●

Raph grunted in response, eyeing Leo suspiciously but choosing not to say anything. He looked to Donnie, who obviously wasn't buying it and shook his head lightly, to tell the soft shell not to make another comment.

Donnie cought on, and rolled his eyes with a huff. But he remained silent.

"Alright Leo, get some rest buddy."

Raph pat Leo's head, to which Leo groaned and swatted his hand away with a giggle.

"What? Now ya' gonna avoid your big brotha's affection?"

Raph said, mocking offense. He pulled leo into a one-armed headlock and noogied the slider with his big knuckle.

"Ack! Raph-- hahah! Sto-o-op!"

"Never!"

Raph bellowed while Leo tried to escape the noogie. Donnie has started to lightly chuckle, admiring the eldest brother for lighting up the mood effortlessly.

You watched with in awe, this was something new to you. They were laughing, and having fun. Like the mama and papa you saw on the streets with their kids.

You reached to be in the fun but they settled down once they noticed you trying to grab onto them.

"What's that?"

Raph chuckled. You were disappointed they stopped and you hung your head sadly.

"Gotta use your words little dude."

Leo replied, crossing his arms expectantly.

"Looked fun..I wanted to have fun."

You looked up at Leo with big, round, pleading eyes that he was not ready for.

"Dawwww they want to play!"

"I don't know leo, their very frail as is, I don't want them getting hurt."

You looked up at raph with the same eyes.

"Nice try, but I raised mikey. I'm immune to the whole-"

You started sniffling, wiping your eyes sadly.

"....well okay you can play with us-"

"It will be healthy for more physical activity."

Donnie added, enjoying seeing his brothers get along for once. It reminded him of a simpler time.

Raph set you down on the table/ bed you had been out on and gently gave you a noogie to. Leo gasped dramatically and scooped you up, holding you to his plastron protectively and pointing at raph.

"How dare you!"

He gasped again in an overdramatic voice oozing in offense.

"You soiled prince(ss) y/n's honor! Not to worry little prince(ss), I'll protect you!"

Your eyes shone as leo tossed you up and onto his carapace while he grabbed a screwdriver from a nearby table and pointed it at raph who was still trying to process what was going on.

"Leo what the ever loving...what are you doing?"

"Defending my youngest sibling."

"He's experiencing mood swings and possibly mania from lack of sleep."

Donnie replied.

"What? No- I'm trying to goof around. We were literally just goofing around!"

You pat the top of his head, and Leo gave you a thankful smile, sliding you off the back of his shell into his hand and handing you back to raph.

"You both are lame."

He pouted at raph and Donnie. Donnie rolled his eyes and held out his hand for the screw driver, and Leo rolled his eyes, shoving the screwdriver back into his hands.

You frowned, reaching for Leo against but he didn't stop, walking out of the lab.