Hiya everyone. Sorry I haven't updated sooner, but I haven't really gotten any ideas up until now. This is a short little Drabble set shortly after "The Showdown" so enjoy and please review.

"What is bothering you, Sensei?" Leonardo asked with concern filling his voice. The eldest turtle could smell his father's despair like a lion could its prey, and he was determined to find out why his father was in such a deep state.

Splinter allowed his eyes to wander away from the picture of his wife and daughter and to settle instead on his son. He had such high expectations for all four of his boys, and Leonardo was capable of meeting them without a moments hesitation. He was an over achiever, much like his brothers. Though, Leonardo achieved much differently than his brothers.

Michelangelo was highly skilled at his social skills, and could lift ones spirits without a problem. He was great at helping his family release stress, which was always needed.

Donatello had attained a high IQ at a young age, and had only improved as he grew older. As both the family doctor and mechanic, his work was well appreciated and a gift.

Raphael obtained a strength like no other. From day one, he's vowed to protect his brothers from any badies they may come across, and has stuck to that promise through every battle.

But Leonardo was different. He didn't just acquire the skill, he worked day and night, rarely ever taking time to himself. He lived, breathed, and ate Ninjutsu, the dream of one day being as noble as his father motivating him to move forward. Leonardo has and always will be hell-bent on being exactly like Splinter, so he did everything he could to make his father proud. This included helping his father raise the other three and lead everyone through dark times.

Splinter smiled down at his elite. "Nothing, my son."

Unconvinced, Leonardo shook his head. "You've had an empty look in your eyes ever since your battle with the Shredder." He paused, looking down at his feet for a few moments, mustering up the courage to ask the question that's been on his mind for so long. "What happened between you two?"

Two sets of eyes locked, neither daring to drift apart. Determination glazed Leonardo's sapphire eyes as he stood tall and broad, waiting for a response from his beloved father.

Splinter knew there wasn't a way his son would leave without receiving an answer, so he heaved a sigh and explained the reason his heart ached so badly. "Miwa did not die that night in the fire, Leonardo. I am afraid that she was taken by Saki, and raised as his own." He didn't say it, he did not have to, Leonardo understood perfectly what this meant.

"Karai...is Miwa?" Disbelief was all Leonardo could feel, the rest of him was numb to everything. Him and Karai had been sneaking out to see each other every night for nearly three months now, and all of this time she's been his sister. Leo felt sick to his stomach, he couldn't bare the thought of it. He's been making out with his sister every night for three months now! How was he supposed to look her in the face ever again? How was he ever supposed to look at his reflection ever again? "No, there has to be a mistake, Karai isn't Miwa, Miwa isn't Karai! Karai is not my sister."

Leonardo's Master raised his eyebrows. "Is there a problem, my son? I figured you'd be happier about this."

"I'm happy-I think. I-I don't know what I'm feeling right now, I guess I just need a little time to think, that's all." Leo rubbed his temples, disgust and shame overwhelming him. How could he be so stupid to the point where he didn't even realize she was his sister? It made perfect sense. Saki'd never been married, and Karai was the same age of Miwa. How couldn't he have noticed? He should've. He would've. If he'd just open his eyes rather than his mouth.

How humiliating, dating your own sister. Leonardo knew that he'd never be able to live down the feeling of ridicule. Never.