TMNT: Blue

Chapter nine

Raphael's Point of View:

I nuzzled my baby bro for a moment before pullin' away and noticin' Master Splinter lookin' thoughtful.

"I was unsure of my feelings regarding your claim on Leonardo as your mate," Father announced as I sat up straighter, "However, I feel that I understand now that you truly love Leonardo and plan on providing for both him and your unborn child's future. None of you are blood related so this isn't really a case of incest, but it still surprised me at the thought of you two becoming a couple at first. I give you and your mate my blessing, Raphael. Care for both of them well."

"I give ya my word," I pledged before turnin' ta Don, "Bro, I know ya have been talkin' about updatin' tha air filtration machines in tha lair, but do ya think ya can get it done pronto? I want Blue breathin' tha cleanest air possible for his and tha baby's health."

"I'll work all day and night," Donnie promised, "Leo's health must be our top priority, but…Raph?"

"Yeah?" I answered wonderin' what my brother was goin' ta say.

"One day…one day it will be time to get that revenge on Bishop," Donnie gritted out as I raised an eye ridge in surprise, "I want to help, Raph. You better not go off on your own since I want to be there to take that man down with you. I am so mad right now. You asked me if I saw Leo. I saw my older brother more upset than I've ever seen him before and can see how much he has suffered. I…I want Bishop to pay for what he did to your mate, Raph. I say again, I want to be with you when you confront Bishop"

My eyes widened in surprise at tha vehement tone of Donnie's voice. He was usually tha most gentle among us and would avoid a fight if he could help it. Donnie was pissed off somethin' fierce at Bishop for hurtin' Leo. I could totally understand and respect that. We had always protected one another without question. Our family was unique in more ways than just us bein' mutants. There was a connection among us that could not be broken.

"Me too," Mikey suddently spat as I raised my chin with a contented smile on my face at tha thought of havin' my brothers' help at makin' Bishop pay for what he did ta Blue and I, "I hate that man so much for hurting two of my big brothers even if what he did is going to lead to my new niece or nephew. I want to help too, Raphie. I want Bishop to rue the day that he ever messed with any of us. I still hate that man!"

I reached and patted Mikey's shoulder as tha kid sniffled while Donnie pulled him closer. Tha youngest of us felt everythin' really strongly. Bishop had no idea how much hurtin' Leo had affected all of us and how much pain was comin' his way one day. I couldn't wait until then. I was goin' ta sink my sais so deeply inta that man that he would taste steel.

"I just might have to join you," Father calmly stated as all of our jaws dropped.

"Father?" I questioned as Master Splinter straightened his shoulders and looked over at me with clear anger in his eyes.

"What?" Father demanded, "That man kidnapped and hurt two of my children. I will be there as well. Nobody does this to a Hamato and gets away with it."

I'll be damned! Even Master Splinter wanted in on tha action? Good.

"One day, Bishop, one day I'll make ya pay for what ya did ta Blue," I thought ta myself, "Ta top it all off, my family will be there ta help. Mikey's right, there will be a day that ya wished ya had never messed with us ninja turtles."

Noddin', I locked eyes with everyone in tha room.

"Absolutely. Thank ya. Thank ya for helpin' me keep my mate calm and thank ya for volunteerin' ta help me brin' down Bishop," I acknowledged as I stood and smirked at my family, "One day we'll make that man pay, but not anytime soon. Like I've said, my mate needs me close right now. In fact, Leo needs all of us close right now since he'll start his worryin' if we leave tha lair. Ya know how Fearless gets."