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Author's note: Hey Dudes and Dudettes! Here is another angst and drama-filled Leo/Raph story. As you can tell I love to do these because I think that their bond is stronger than everyone thinks.
Leo laid in the alley bloody and weak. He knew that death was near. Not much longer and he would finally meet Homato Yoshi. Truthfully, he wasn't frightened of death but he wanted his family to know how much he loved them.
Raphael had found his brother's katana and was worried. He left no stone unturned as he searched. He finally found his strong, heroic, older brother in the alley. "Oh my...Leo!" He dashed over and cradled his brother in his arms. "Leo what the shell happened?"
"Shredder...ambush..." Leo was only able to get that out before he coughed.
"Say no more bro. Please hang on!" Raph pulled out his Shell cell and called Don. He hung up after revealing his location. Raphael then turned to his dying brother. "Leo hang on! Don can patch you up and..."
Leo winced in pain and smiled weakly. "Raph..."
Raphael couldn't hold back his tears. "We need you bro. Hell someone has to keep me in line and...and..."
"Raph...look at me," Leo said. His voice was barely above a whisper.
Raph did. His brother's shell was smashed and his plastron was broken. His blood was staining the alley. In a horrible instant he knew that Leonardo was dying. "No..." He met Leo's eyes. Raph was amazed that no matter how weak he was his eyes held strong to his honor and love. He hugged him close. "Leo I can't let you go without you knowing how much you mean to all of us...to me. You have always been there to protect us and help us. I love you. I know I'm rash and stubborn and hotheaded. I can be very intimidating but you have never backed down. You have kept me from pulling some really stupid stunts. We all love you. You won't ever be forgotten."
Leo smiled and put his hand on Raphael's cheek. "I love...you too Raph. Take c-care of the others."
Raph nodded. "Oh I will. Leo you are admireable, heroic, and unforgettable." He put his hand on Leo's and closed his eyes. He opened them when his hand fell and he watched his brother pass on. "You have never looked so peaceful."
Only seconds later did the Shellmobile screech to a stop. Don, Mike, April, Splinter, and Casey jumped out and kneeled next to them. Everyone mourned his loss.
Leonardo, beloved son, brother, and friend watched them for a minute before fading away. Their love gave him no unfinished business and now he would watch over them and protect them still. "I love you all."