Hey guys. Sorry, I haven't updated in a couple of days. I've been either busy or a little lazy. It's been super rainy here and when it's like that, all you want to do it sleep. I hope those who have read the first two chapters have enjoyed. I have a couple of questions to answer from some reviews I've had so I'll take a sec to answer those now.

To StarTraveler: Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it so far. The TMNT universe that this fic is in isn't one definite universe. It has elements from all different TMNT series or storylines. For example, my description of the guys is based on the 2007 movie and Hun is mainly a part of the 2003 series. So, it's generally little elements from each series here and there.

To Princess Bunny: I will do my best to further include what Mei looks like in coming up chapters. I'm usually good about keeping things consistent, but thank you for pointing that out for me. I would type a description here for you, but I don't want to take away from the story either. I will take up your suggestion to include Leo's point of view later on, but, unfortunately, the next few chapters I've already written so it'll probably have to be in a later chapter. And there are some things that require Mei's point of view to be told. But thank you so much for your help.

Disclaimer: I do not own TMNT or its affiliates.

On with the story!

We're just now getting back into the lair, our bodies beaten to the very best of their limits. I hear a groan escape Raph's lips as I shift him a bit so I can better support his weight.

The burn on my arm and a bit of my side gives no aid to helping Raph, and as we walk closer to Donnie's lab to assess our injuries, the fire in my arm burns even more. The cuts on my arms and legs are minor, the burn being my only concern. Although, right now, my first and foremost concern is taking care of my family.

As we get to Don's lab, I gently lower Raph onto the cot closest to the door. Mikey sits Leo down on the cot opposite. Don and I discard the boys' weapons from them at the door so they don't get in the way.

"Hey, Mei. Do you have any medical knowledge," Don asks me as he walks in behind Mike.

"Yes, I do. I've had to learn the past few years."

"Okay, good. Could you tend to Raph and Leo while I tend to Mikey and myself?"

"Of course. And take it easy on yourself, Donatello."

"I know," he replies, though he gives me a smile to show his appreciation for the concern.

I start to work on Raph first, while Don tends to Mikey's injuries before his own. A burn runs down Raph's forearm stopping a little past his wrist and I know it'll soon blister, even with the right kind of burn treatment. Though, that is good, since it's a sign of healing but it still hurts like hell. Cuts intersect one another on his arms, legs, and around his shoulders. Scuff marks from weapons smear across his plastron and shell. I set my katanas and sais down, so I can work more thoroughly.

I tend to the burn first, taking a salve from Don's medical supplies, and lightly apply it to his arm. After I'm done, I take a soft rag from one of the cabinets, soak it in cool water, and lie it over his forearm to help cool it down. Raph sharply hisses as the material makes contact with his skin. I notice that his skin is warm apart from the burn, so I wet another rag and lie it across his forehead. Most of his cuts are small and shallow, so all that's needed is a light application of an anti-infection cream. There's only one cut near his collarbone that needs a small stitch and a bandage wrapped around it for a while to heal.

As I sew the cut up, I'm amazed at the delicate precision of my fingers, precision I had figured I only had when I draw. It had been so long since the last time I'd had to stitch someone up, I thought I'd forgotten how to do it. Guess it's like riding a bike.

Soon, the cut's closed and a bandage is applied, allowing Raph time to sleep.

"Get some rest, sweetheart. You've earned it," I tell him, lightly kissing his warm forehead.

"Thanks. You too," he slurs as sleep overtakes him. I pull a blanket over him, up to his shoulders, and move away to let him sleep.

I make my way over to Leo and assess his injuries before I start. A small burn coats his left shoulder near where his shell has been shorn. Similar to Raphael, cuts intersect on his arms, legs, and collarbone, though none are deep enough to require a suture. I follow the same procedure that I had with Raph, administering the burn and anti-infection creams.

When I'm done, Leo stirs a little and looks up at me with those beautiful chocolate eyes. Lately, I've been finding myself lost in those eyes. Can't exactly explain why. I shake the effect out of my head.

"Mei, you okay," he asks me, indicating mainly the burn on my arm.

"It's fine. It's just a bit of a burn, Leo. I can handle it. Really."

"No, you're not. Come on, let either Don or me look at your arm."

In the short time I've been here, I've learned one thing about Leo and Raph, if nothing else: they're both incredibly stubborn. The day anyone can get them to stop being is the day Mikey won't want to play videogames. It'll be a sad day.

I finally just give in, knowing that arguing with him won't do me any good.

It only takes Leo a few minutes to do all of the necessary procedures for tending to my arm, but he's gentle and thorough as he works. I have to slightly lift up my shirt on my burnt side to allow him to treat that too. It's not that hard to get to either, seeing how the shirt's charred and torn there.

Once he's done, he looks up at me. Words can't express the swell of emotions running through my mind. Caring. Gentleness. Protection. Guilt. And…no. Maybe a crush? I've only known him for a week, but it's like my heart can't discern that. Why is it beating so rapidly?

"Uh," I finally say, "you better get some sleep, Leo. You need your rest."

"You do too," he replies.

I nod, then make my way to the cot behind Raph's and beside the one where Don's tending to Mike and himself. I lay back and pull the closest blanket up over me. I turn to face the wall, and can only dream of chocolate eyes for the rest of the night.

Hope you guys enjoyed Chapter 3. Things are starting to get interesting between these two. Stick around to find out what happens next. Thanks again to all those who reviewed!