Leonardo sat in his room. Even though he knows he shouldn't be seeking vengeance; he feels he must. "I just hope the others will forgive me." He pulled out several blueprints for the warehouse. Leo carefully examined every detail, scrutinizing entrance and exit points and escape routes. Outlining his plan, he rolled them back and hid them under his bed. "I'll head out once everyone is asleep." Leo returned to the living room. Donatello emerged a short time later followed by April. They eyed Leo suspiciously.

"Leo please say that you are not going after Fishface. It's not worth it." Leo glared at Don. "And what? Let Fishface get away with killing our brother. Raph is dead because of him. I'm not going to rest until he pays for what he did to our family."

"Seeking revenge won't bring Raph back. Don't do it, Leo please." Don begged.

"I'm going Donatello. I have a plan and you can't stop me."

"Leonardo!" Splinter shouted. Leo cringed at the sound of his voice. "Did I hear correctly that you intend on going after Fishface?"

"Yes Sensei. He is the one that tore apart our family so he must be held responsible." Splinter sighed. "Revenge is not the answer my son. Yes Fishface is responsible but seeking vengeance is not the answer. Doing so will not return Raphael to us. I do not want you risking your life for something that will bring no benefit. Seeking revenge makes you no better than your enemy and what will you do afterwards?" Leonardo stared at his sensei. He did have a point. Raphael won't suddenly appear just because he took out Fishface. But he still has a sense of duty to his family that must be honored.

"I had not thought of that Sensei."

"I know Leonardo; that is why I am advising against such behavior. Although revenge sounds nice now; nothing will come of it afterwards. Let us honor Raphael and enjoy our time together." The unlikeliest of families gathered around in the living room, exchanging memories of their fallen brother.

Mikey chuckled. "Remember the cockroach incident. The look on his face was priceless. Big tough Raph scared of a little bug." A lone slid tear slid down his face. He now regretted teasing his brother about being scared of bugs. Agony ripped his heart in two, he wished for nothing more than to have his tough older brother back. "I wish Raph was still here. Even if there is a slight chance he comes back, I promise I won't tease him about being scared of bugs anymore."

Leo smiled. "I remember not long after I started watching Space Heroes. I caught Raph glancing at the television. He made me swear not to say anything. Of course in his usual manner. He actually watched the whole episode. It was nice, we didn't fight and threaten each other. And we even played Space Heroes afterwards." A few tears escaped his eyes. He would anything to have his brother back; even give up Space Heroes.

Don glanced over to his dry erase board. "I had some calculations on my board. I was having some trouble with one of them. I took a break to get some coffee and when I came back. It was fixed. The only one in the room was Raph. He fixed my equation. It was comic as he tried to explain how this line was backwards over this number. I never realized that he paid at least some attention."

Splinter took in each memory, bringing a smile to his face. "And of you April?" April had been thinking of a memory. "I remember the time when Raph tried to play up Don's abilities as a ninja. He kept going on how he beat the bad guy and outsmarted him. Later we talked about Donnie and how much he cares about me. It was one of the few times I saw the soft side of him. He really is the protector of the family."

"Yes he was. After your first patrol; I was heading back to my room when I witnessed Raphael in the dojo training. He was not aware I was there. I overheard him making a powerful statement." Everyone turned their attention to Splinter. "He made a promise to protect his family at all cost; that he doesn't care about his own life but when it comes to his brothers; he will always keep them from harm. A promise he has kept." Splinter didn't need to finish his statement. The same thought ran through everybody's head. Even in death, Raphael will still find a way to keep his promise. "It is late, time for bed. Try to get some rest everybody. We will discuss things further tomorrow." Everyone nodded and headed off to bed.

Leonardo laid on his bed for several minutes. He listened to the sounds of everyone's door closing. As soon as he heard everyone's soft snores, he made his move. Leonardo gathered his weapons including Raphael's sais and a poisoned tipped arrow. Quietly slipping out in the living room, he glanced at Donnie's door. It was closed and the faint glow of a computer screen shone under the door jam. "Now where is the escape tunnel Raph used to go topside? I know he has one around here somewhere." He searched all along the walls until he found a loose stone. "Ah there you are. No wonder we could never figure out how he got topside." Leo squeezed through the hole, scrapping his shell off the wall. He soon found himself in the main sewer. Leo was impressed Raph fit in the hole considering he is larger and that he found a way topside. "This would explain some of his injuries and his extensive knowledge of the streets." Leo's feet splashed in the sewer water as he raced down the tunnel. Eyeing the manhole cover up ahead, he quietly lifted enough to check his surroundings. Once clear, he quickly made his way across the street and up the nearest fire escape. Leonardo stood on the rooftop; his target in sight. He pulled the sai from his belt ad twirled it. The weapon felt lighter than his katanas but just as deadly. A red ninja mask twirled along with the weapon. "This is for you Raphael." Leo sprinted forward only to sense a presence behind him. He spun but no one was there.

"I thought you were told not to do this Leonardo." His head turned towards the voice.

"I have to Raph; please let me do this, for peace of mind." Leo begged.

"Sensei said no and as strange as this sounds; I agree. Going after Fishface won't bring me back. What's done is done Leo. Although I am honored you have my weapons; it still doesn't change anything. Please go back to the lair and take care of Donnie and Mikey. Think of them; what's gonna happen if you don't come back and what about Master Splinter? I'm already gone, how's he gonna react to losing another son because he couldn't listen. Believe me if positions were switched I may do the same thing. I'm asking as your brother not to do this." Raphael desperately begged Leo to reconsider. He thought for a moment. He hadn't thought of the repercussions if he didn't return. But there is still a part of him that seeks revenge.

"I'm sorry Raph. I'm still doing this. I promise I'll be careful." With that Leo lept away. Raphael watched his stubborn older brother leave. "I better follow to keep his shell safe." Leo made it few roofs over before drawing his katana; sensing a deadly presence behind him