Dislcaimer:still don't own my fav guys

Chapter 1: The Wrong Thing To Say

"I. HATE. YOU." Raph screamed as he pushed Leo back against the wall. Leo showed no emotion, if the words hurt no one in the room could tell.

"RAPHAEL!" Master Splinter said loudly his voice breaking the anxious silence like a knife, "Release your brother, NOW."

Raph let Leo go. Leo stood still, not looking at anyone in particular. He walked past Raph, picked up his swords, and sheathed them before leaving the room.

"Leo," Don started as he reached forward to stop his brother, Leo shrugged Don's hand off and kept going. Mike followed Leo, rushing up and putting his hand on Leo's carapace.

"Go," Leo said softly but firmly, "I need to think." Mike stepped back as Leo walked away. The door of the lair slammed shut as Leo left. Raph stood stunned when he realized what he had said, dread and worry begining to set in.

"We need to talk Raphael." Master Splinter said sharply.

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As soon as Leo hit topside, he broke into a sprint. I-I...he really hates me...I always suspected...but...oh Raph...why? They all do...They've all practically said to my face the last couple of days...even Master Splinter...why? Why do you all hate me? I just want to protect you...I love all of you...Leo let the tears roll as he ran, putting his pain into the ground with every step. Leo skidded to a halt as someone dropped down in front of him. He recognised him and bowed.

"Have you made a decision?" he asked.

Leo took a deep breath, "I-I'm still not sure," They'll be happier without me anyway...I can let myself go...finally be myself with the Tsume.

The man handed Leo a pendant with a kanji symbol on it encircled by two curved blades.

"If you choose to go the warehouse on fifth...show them this...they'll let you in," He replied, "Remember the offer only stands until tomorrow night."

"Thank-you...I understand," Leo said as the man vanished. Leo reached the bridge and sat looking down at the water, the pendant cradled in his hand. As ran began to sprinkle Leo stood up and walked toward the streets, He stayed out all night, thinking, and most of the next day.

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"Leo!" Don exclaimed excitedly, as he spotted his brother walking in. Leo ignored him and headed for his room. A couple of minutes later Leo came out of his room carrying a bag and wearing his bike jacket. Raph rushed up to him.

"Where the shell have you been? We've been looking everywhere to find ya'!" He demanded. Leo dropped his bag whirled around and shooved Raph back.

"You were lookin' for your 'Fearless Leader' NOT ME!" Leo shouted, shoving Raph back again. Master Splinter stepped forward.

"Leonardo! What is going on?" He questioned sharply, his eyes confused.

"I'm Leonardo NO. MORE," Leo said viciously. He took off his bandanna and dropped it, removed his swords and threw them on the ground. Leo pulled out his shell-cell and threw it down too, not even flinching when it shattered.

"LEONARDO!" Master Splinter said firmly, "My son!"

"I'm NOT YOUR SON ANYMORE!" Leo spat loudly. Leo grabbed his bag and walked out. Mike rushed after him.

"Leo?? LEO??? PLEASE TALK TO ME!," Mike pleaded Leo slammed the door in Mike's face. Don couldn't move, all he could do was stare in shock first at Leo's things on the ground and then up to the door where Mike was crying and back again, struggling to understand what was happening.

Raph just stood staring at Leo's things in confusion, shock and horror etched into his features as the words Leo had said sank in.

Leo had left and from the looks of it, for good.

"What have I done?" Raph whispered, tears forming as he looked up at the door.

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