A/N: This is a cute little one-shot that just popped into my head. I thought it was pretty cute and couldn't miss writing it down. There is a slight one-sided MarsxLeo, which, I think, is absolutely adorable :) Anyway, enjoy!
Oh yeah, if you don't know who Mars is, go check out my story. It's called...-drum roll-...Mars! :D
Disclaimer: Psst! Let me tell you a secret...I don't own TMNT. O.o I know...it's insane...
Leo woke up as someone softly called his name. Blinking, he sat up and saw Mars in the doorway. An apologetic look was on her face, but fear shown in her eyes. "Mars," Leo said, yawning. "What is it?"
She took a step into his room and rung her hands. Biting her lip and looking down, she mumbled, "I had a nightmare."
"A nightmare?" Leo said, disbelievingly.
"Yup," she sniffled and Leo saw a tear run down her face.
"Come here, Mars." Leo said softly.
She nearly ran to his bed. As soon as she pulled her body onto his bed, he wrapped his arms around her. She laid her head on his shoulder and pulled her knees up, wrapping her arms around them. "Now what's this about a nightmare?"
She sniffled. "Occasionally, I relive that horrible night in my dreams."
"What night?" he asked quietly.
She sobbed. "The murder of my family. I see and hear it so clearly. The slashing, the screams of fear and pain, the tears of fright, the blood, the dead silence afterward. It was so much to take as a five year old. I was so scared." She started crying heavily as she described the scene.
"Now, now," Leo murmured as he gently rocked them back and forth. "I'm here."
"It was so terrible and horrifying," Mars mumbled.
They stayed like that for the next ten minutes, relishing at each other's presence. She yawned and slowly closed her eyes. "Thanks, Leo."
"You're welcome, Mars."
"You're always there when I need you."
"I'll always be here, Mars. Whenever you need me, I'll be here. Always."
Mars smiled, half-asleep. Within a few minutes, she was in a deep sleep. He gently laid her down and covered her up in the comfy blue blanket on his bed. Getting off the bouncy surface and grabbing a spare blanket, he decided to sleep in the recliner (he had been lucky enough to get it; he was the only one of his brothers who had one) close to his bed. He looked at Mars, sleeping peacefully. She was so serene and breathtaking when she slept. He smiled to himself and fell asleep.
A/N: So...thoughts? Anyone like MarsxLeo better than MarsxRaph? Because, to be honest, I kinda do...