TMNT: Shadows of Destiny

Chapter 9: Rooftops

Leonardo was easily the most disciplined of his siblings and had been designated the leader since the tender age of 15. Years of countless battles and experience had shaped his mind, honed his razor sharp swords and his incredible insight. He was quick to make decisions and rarely ever second guessed himself. Hours upon hours he could spend studying the art of Ninjitsu and sitting in quiet meditation without flinching. Years he had devoted to Splinter's training and everything his master ever told him or taught him he took to heart. He was a exceptional pupil and leader. Despite a stern character and high moral standing there was one thing he had a weakness for. Sci-fi tv dramas.

He had been a sucker for them since his childhood and today on tv his most beloved show of all time was having a all day marathon. He had already been plastered to the TV for hours and sat resolutely awaiting each and every episode, a case of coca cola at his feet and a never ending bowl of popcorn in his lap. It was his day off from training after all, so why shouldn't he spend it with the love of his life, Space heroes. Never mind the fact that he was an adult mutant turtle who had defeated an untold number of enemies. When his show came on he was like the perky 15 year old hero wannabe he had been when he first discovered this series.

There was just one small problem. Raphael absolutely hated that show and now he was also bidding for the TV, having already put up with 5 hours of the tripe he was at his wits end.
He grabbed the remote from Leos lap.

"I have been listening to that shit for 5 years, 5 flipping years!!!! I cant take it anymore!!!! Change the goddamn channel or turn it off!!!!"

"Oh please its been a year since they did a marathon! You can go one day without the TV!" Leo retorted.

"So can you!" Raph jabbed a thick finger at him"

"Hand over the remote." Leo said sternly.

"You can bark orders at me topside but down here its every turtle for himself!"

"Give it now!"

"Grow the hell up man! Cartoons are for pussies....speaking of which, that's just what you need! Go find yourself a girlfriend or something then you won't have to spend your free days sitting on the couch watching shit meant for prepubescent nerds!"

Leo stood up sharply and pressed his chest threateningly into his brothers. "Unlike you Raph I don't need to bang everything that walks on two legs! And maybe if you spent more time training and worrying about yourself you wouldn't have been dumped by the last one!"

"Don't you dare mention her!" Raph pushed him.

"Oh what was her name again...Kayla or something? A real doosey that one was, what drug den did you pick her up at? It's no wonder Splinter told you not to bring her around! She would of sold us out for a bump the first moment she could."

"SCREW YOU!!!" Raph aimed a punch right for his face, Leo dodged it and using the leverage flipped Raph over the couch where he crashed onto the floor.

"What is with you lately!? You've been so damn temperamental!?" Leo shouted.

"None of your damn business!!!"

Splinter threw back the dojo doors. "What is going on!"

Leo and Raph glared at each other.

"You are both too old to be acting like this!" Splinter jabbed his staff in their direction. "Raphael you know better than to strike anyone in anger regardless of the reason and Leonardo, what you said to him was inappropriate! Regardless of my reasons for not liking your brother's choice in companions, it should never be used as a way of hurting him. Sometimes words cut deeper than blades. Go! Go outside and contemplate that for a while. Raphael, get up and follow me into the Dojo. We will work on your attitude."