TMNT: Secrets of the Sewers

Leo Alone

Morning came as the turtles and Hisako awoke from their slumber. It had been about a week since Karai had busted up their home. Since then, the Hamato clan had continued to reside in April's apartment. However, tension between the turtles was at an all-time high, and it all came to a head as Raph practically burst through April's window into the living room.

"I take it reconnaissance didn't go so well?" Donny guessed.

Raph kicked the coffee table in anger, sending his toppling onto its side and the tea resting on it flying. Hisako quickly caught the cups and the tea with her powers as Donny returned the table to its original position.

"That's a resounding no." Hisako replied, mentally placing the tea cups back on the table with the liquid safely contained.

"Those Foot goons are storming through the sewers!" Raph told them, flopping onto the couch with his arms in the air and crossing them as he landed. "Can't so much as breathe without one of those guys lurking around!"

"Just give them time, my son." Splinter told him from where he sat meditating. "They will eventually move on from their search. We must remain patient."

Raph growled, then looked over at where Leo was sitting. The blue turtle had been in deep meditation since they'd been driven from their home. He blamed himself for everything that had happened, and had been working to try and come to terms with his mistakes ever since. Unfortunately, Leo's desire to meditate just pissed Raph off even more.

"We've been patient for a week straight!" Raph pointed out, sitting forward and glaring at Leo. "All because our fearless leader had a crush!"

"Raph, stop." Hisako told him, giving her brother a look that screamed 'shut up'. "We can't afford to do this right now."

"Oh really?!" Raph snapped. "Because I think that I've been holding this in way too long! Leo screwed up, and he needs to man up and admit that he ain't the perfect ninja he thinks he is!"

Leo's fists clenched and his teeth ground together. Raph noticed this and stood up, approaching his mediating brother.

"What's the matter, fearless?" he snarled. "Did I hit a nerve?"

Leo's eyes opened as he got to his feet. His face was contorted by an anger that seemed so alien on the blue turtle's face. He met his brother's eyes, the two glaring at each other with looks that would have incinerated one or both of them if they had the power.

"What do you want from me Raph?" Leo asked infuriated. "How many times do I have to say I'm sorry?!"

"I'll let you know when you actually start saying it!" Raph exclaimed.

"Both of you!" Hisako exclaimed, physically trying to get in between the two turtles. "Stop this!"

"No! This needs to happen!" Raph yelled, pushing past Hisako and jamming his finger in Leo's chest. "I'm done acting like nothing's wrong! We warned you Leo! We all did! And yet, you just tossed us aside like none of us matter to you! And now look where we are!"

"I get it ok!" Leo shouted, slapping Raph's finger away. "I screwed up! I'm sorry! I feel terrible about it! I will try and find a way to make this right!"

"Is that so?" Raph questioned wryly, crossing his arms. "Because it looks to me like you're sitting on your shell in a corner feeling sorry for yourself, leaving the rest of us to clean up YOUR mess!"

"You want me to do something?" Leo demanded. "Fine!"

Leo broke away from his brother, making his way to where his swords were resting against the wall. Hisako's eyes went wide as she grabbed the blue turtle's arm, attempting to intercept him.