Raphael looked up from his watch and found Amber walking up to him. He made up his mind last night that he was going to break it off with her. So that morning he invited her for some breakfast. He knew things weren't working out between them. Hell, ever since what happened at the cafe with Gabby he began to think about what he actually wanted.

He also realised that he was in love with someone else. It tooked him a long time to finially come to that conclusion. At first he didn't jump on it. He was scared he would mess it up, but every day that passes it slowly knaws away at his heart.

Amber sat down in the chair in front of him. She looked him dead straight in the eyes and smiled."Look this isn't working out."

Was not expectin' dat. Ok that just made this easier for him. He cleared his throat,"Yeah. I 'tink it's time we go our seperate ways."

The blonde nodded."Yeah..." She looked away. Amber giggled,"Well at least we agree that this isn't going any where."

He smirked,"Totally."

"Say, how 'bout I buy us a cup a' joe? It's the least I could do." She was already out of her seat before he could protest. He sighed and leaned back against his seat. The cafe was almost empty- save for an old man reading the paper and a waitress outside somking. The cook was in the back and another waitress was behind the counter.

He watched as Amber made small talk with the old lady. She made a small gester towards him and the lady just smiled.

Raph started to thrum his fingers against the bistro table top. In the back of his mind a mental image of Gabriela emerged from the depth. He still felt some wieght that he still had to carry. He knew it wouldn't go away until he asked Gabby to be his girl. He knew if she flat turned him down it would kill him. If he could just have one night with her in his arms, no sex, just sleep he wouldn't want the need to get laid. He yearns for her warmth. He never wanted...no...needed a woman this much before.

After this he planned on heading straight to Gabby's place. He waited way too long for her and now he was given a chance to make her his.

Amber was back and placed the ceramic mug in front of him. Raph thanked her and took a swig. She took her seat in front of him. She smiled at him.

"Well Raphael it was fun while it lasted."

He was about to reply, but felt something built up in the back of his throat. A burning sensation washed over him. His vision started to blur. Raph tried to stand up but only lost his balance and fell to the ground. He could hear his chair clatter onto the tiled floor and a crash from his discarded mug.

He blinked trying to regain some of his vision. He looked up in slight confusion hearing Amber's laugh.

"This was too easy." He felt her heel and the wieght of her on his plasteron.

He managed to cough out,"What da hell did ya put in my drink?"

She nudged him with the tip os her shoes. Her smile looked distorted."It was just a seditive. The drug will wear off after three hours...plenty of time to get you to my brother's place."

She giggled,"Like I said Raphie it wasn't working out. Don't get me wrong you're good under the covers, but lets be honest you're not my type. Oh..and it's pretty obviouse you like that little latino...oh what was her name?" She pretended to be lost in thought,"Ah, yes...Gabriela. It would be a shame if anything happens to her..."

He growled,"If ya even step one yard close ta 'er I'll kill ya!" She just laughed.

Amber felt his hand grab her wrist.

No way was he going without a fight. How could I be so fuckin' blind?! He threw her off of him and bolted out the door. Everything was a blur. Colors swirled together and there was a slight ringing in his ears. He growled in frustration as a hundred voices spoke all at once.

Raph had no clue where the hell he was going, but new he had to keep moving. He felt something hit him, causing him to fall out into the middle of fast moving lights. He could hear loud screams and shouts from all directions. His ears started to hurt. He ended up doubling over and holding his hands on his head. He bit his lip so hard that he drew blood.

He cringed hearing a loud booming sound come straight at him. Then he felt it. A sharp pain surge through his body. He grasped his arm and could feel something wet and warm covering it. He forced himself to look. His world went instantly red and he fell to the ground. Slowly he faded into darkness with the sound of Amber's laugh playing in the back of his mind.

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Leo and Mikey were the first ones to arrive at the hospital. Lydia was there to meet them, still in her orange scrubs.

"How is he?" Leo asked. It had been only half an hour after they got the call about their brother.

Mike wrapped his arms around her waist as she started to reply,"He's unconsense. Lucky for Raph the car only clipped his leg- a minor injury at best." She sighed,"Unfortunately he was shot before that...in the arm. They're just now removing the bullet."

Leo growled,"Whoever did this is going to pay. No one messes with this family and gets away with it."

All three of them went up to the waiting area. As they waited April and Casey showed up with Splinter and Don. A few minutes later and Tonya showed up. She was seated next to Leo and Don. The news on Raphael hadn't changed.

A doctor in a white lab coat walked in not so long after.

He walked over towards the worried pairs of eyes. He offered them a small smile."Raphael is doing fine. For precautions only, we're going to keep him until he's all rested up."

Everyone sighed in relief. Master Splinter asked,"Can we see him?"

"Yes, but he is still unconsense. It will be a few hours until he wakes up and is fully alert. He's in room 24."

"Thank you doctor."

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Gabriela was heading towards her car. Since that day was a Thursday she was able to head into work a little later then usual. She stopped in frot of a red 1964 Ford Mustang. Her father and uncles used to own a garage once-upon-a-time. The car was passed down to her at the age of twenty-two. She loved it. The paint job wadn't chipped and the rims had a certain shine when ever the sun's rays hit it a certain way.

She was about to unlock the door when her cell phone started to ring. She dugged it out of her purse. She smiled seeing that it was Raph calling her. Ever since what happend at the cafe she began to wonder if he really did feel the same. It hadn't been her imagination that there was a spark between them. On the walk to his friend's apartment they talked. Mostly about mundane things like the weather(whitch turned on them just as tjey reached the apartment building).

She answered it,"Hello?"

"Yes, is this Gabriela?" An unfamilair voice sounded on the other line. She frowned. The voice was male and sounded gravelly.

Gabby hesitated, but still replied."...Si. And may I ask who is this and why you are using my friend's phone?"

"Your friend as been in an accedent. I'm Officer Kurt Bryan. I work with Hamoto. he asked me ta call ya."

"I-is he alright? What kind of accedent?!" Her face was flushed a little becouse of the cold wind blowing, but more over the fact that she was worried.

"He's in good condition right now. He wanted me ta pick ya up and take ya to the hospital."

She was too scared for Raph to even stop to contemplate as to why her friend was sending someone to get her.

"Where are ya?"

She nervously chewed her bottom lip,"I''m at the corner of Fourth and Sixth."

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He snapped his cell phone close and looked over at the passenger seat. He smirked starting up the van."She fell for it."

Amber giggled,"Well, we didn't plan on this...but I like it."

He chuckeled. The blonde haired man leaned across to plant a kiss on her lips."My little actress. Even if we didn't get the mutant we're about to get the next best thing."

She licked her lips."Mmmm...Can I have some fun with her?"

He shifted gears and steared the vehical out into traffic."No. Not until we have the freak. I want him to watch every thing."

She leaned her head against the window glass."And then we kill them?"

He smiled a wolf like smile,"Yes..a slow painful death."

Amber sighed happily,"A poetic end."

(A.N) Ok so I was able to get this chapter in...this short...cliff hanger...chapter...

Raph:Ok...I'm pissed

Me: Why

Raph: Gee? Well lets see...I was shot and then ran over by a fucken car! Now how would that make you feel

Me:...I still don't see your point

Raph:*glares at me*

Me:Hey don't hate the player hate the game

Raph:*eye rolls* Watevah

Mike:You DID have it coming Raphie boy

Raph:'Ey it's not my fault dat dis chick is writtin' me as a total dick towards women everywhere!

Mike:Whoa...that's deep

Me: Oh relax...in the next chapter you will be redeemed...mybe

Raph: Mybe?

Me:Keep up with that attitude and I'll make sure you are hated by women everywhere!

Raph:*glares at* You can't-

Mike:*puts duck tape over Raph's mouth* Oh YES she can!

Me: Thanks Mike

Mike:Yeah, well *tries to hold off an angry Raph* You owe me for this!

Me: If you say so. I don't own TMNT only my OCs! Please Review!