TMNT (2007) Raphael x reader

The One where Everybody Finds Out

(HI! One, I have today off so I'm writing a shit ton today. Two, like my reference? I was quite proud of it.)

*Back down in the lair, the Dojo*

Raph walks into the Dojo, where Splinter is meditating, while Y/N goes to fetch the brothers.

Raph knocks over a stand of spears and other weapons, grappling his father's attention.

"Raphael! What is the matter?" Splinter yells.

"I- I was out with Y/N and I did.... I did something- something happened and then I... and I..."

Raph stutters out an explanation, but he gets so worked up, he flips a workout station over.

Splinter needs him to calm down. He can't know what's wrong if Raph doesn't tell him.

"Raphael. Kneel."

Raph breathes heavily as he walks over.

"I did something. I did something really stupid, Master Splinter..."

"Go on." Splinter says. He's worried about his son.

"I- I know why you chose him now... I know there's a reason why he's the better son and I'm not."

Behind him, Mikey and Y/N are listening behind a wall. Y/N has this frown on her face that won't go away, watching Raph like this is heartbreaking.

Splinter looks at his son with slight sadness.

"Raphael, you always bear the world's problems on your shoulders. It is an admirable quality when you are a protector of others." Splinter pauses to make sure his message sinks in, always one for dramatics. "But you must realize that while, at times, you may not be my favorite student... it does not mean you are my least favorite son. You are strong, passionate, and loyal to a fault. These are the merits of a great leader as well... but only when tempered with compassion and humility."

(Officially in the final stretch, we are 1 hour in!)

"But, Master Splinter, I messed up big tonight. I mean big...."

Mikey starts walking closer to the scene as Raph brings out Leo's broken Katanas.

"They took him..."

Mikey gasps at that and looks back at Y/N for confirmation. All she can do is sadly nod at him.

"...Leonardo." Splinter says.

"Yeah."

Splinter has to take in deep breaths to calm himself down.

"Then the time for hiding is over. We must return to the surface to take back what is ours."

Raph looks up at his father with a new found determination.

"By your wish, father."

Splinter puts his hand on Raph's should and walks out, Mikey following him. Y/N walks to Raph and sits next to him.

"... we'll get him back... you know that, right? Flippers will be fine." Y/N says, trying to catch his eyes.

When she does, all he can look at is her cheek. The smudged blood from where he knicked her. He puts his hand on her cheek and rubs it with a sad expression.

She blushes and puts her hand on his. "It's fine..."

"It's not-"

"Ok, Raphael. Stop it!"

His eyes widen in shock, she's never said his full name before.

"This isnt your fault. I stopped you, I got in your way. This is my fault, not yours, so stop saying it is." She says with a hard tone, her eyes never leaving his.