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Chapter 10: Animal

Rose opened her eyes and looked at Leo. He was sprawled on his side beside her, breathing in ragged gasps, his eyes were closed. Her eyes brimmed with tears, the drug had been too strong, Leo had tryed to stop more than once, but the drug over powered him, now...he lay beside her exhausted. She sat up and touched his arm, sitting beside him. If I would've fought him we would have hurt each other, please be ok Leo... She kissed his forehead, the drug was wearing off and his breathing was slowing to normal. Her eyes showed her worry, not for Leo physically, but emotionally. She knew he'd be upset.

"Rose," he rasped, "I'm sorry...I'm nothing more than the animal they think I am." She shook her head and kissed him.

"No," she said firmly, "They drugged you...Leo...you tryed to fight it-"

"I FORCED you!" he growled, pulling away from her, hanging his head in shame. Tears rolled down his cheeks.

"I'm so sorry, " he wept. Rose pulled his head up to look at her.

"I let you," she said softly.

Tears sprang anew in Leo's eyes, he clung to her.

"I'm sorry...I'm sorry," he wept.

"Don't be Leo..please...don't be sorry," She comforted, holding him close. Will he ever forgive himself?

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"Don! Something happened! Your brother is crying!" Shouted Fawn. Don shot into the room and looked at the screen, worry flickering in his eyes, his brothers and Master Splinter not far behind. April and Casey came in behind them. April took a double take at Fawn, she'd heard about the girl but had yet to meet her.

Don quickly went back in the video archives, and gasped at what he found.

"I'm going to kill that guy!!!" Raph shouted, narrowly missing the computer with his Sai. Master Splinter looked just as angry, but he was watching his son with worry.

"Oh Leonardo," he said softly.

Leo was leaning on Rose, she had her arms wrapped around him as he wept. She looked more worried about him than herself at this point.

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We got'a get out'a here," Leo said softly, he had finally gotten a hold of himself again. Rose had assured him that she wasn't mad at him, multiple times, but he still wouldn't make eye contact with her. He was sitting a few feet away from her now, looking at the water. Every time she tried to come close he'd pull away.

Three Weeks Later...

Leo was paceing the enclosure, they had taken Rose out an hour ago. Ever since Rose had been getting sick in the mornings Leo had been getting more and more protective of her. They both knew, or at least suspected, she was pregnant. Leo had finally forgiven himself a week ago and Rose had been relieved, glad to have him sleeping beside her again. She was just as nervous as Leo was about the possible pregnancy, if anything she never left Leo's side, desprete to stay close to him, worried that they'd be seperated. The door opened and Leo twisted around. Rose came in her eyes shining. Anna removed the cuffs and smiled. Rose made her way toward Leo. He was at her side in an instant, his eyes asking the question. She nodded and leaned on him. He wrapped his arms around her, the need to protect both her and their child building inside him. Rose curled up under the rock ledge and slept. Mitch had learned the hard way that Leo would attack anyone who came into the enclosure, Leo had even charged Tim and Anna. Johnson learned that he was unwelcome within even the doorway. Tim was wary as he entered the enclosure, watching Leo carefully. He sat down beside the door. Leo growled, watching him nervously. Tim sat still, eyes examining Leo's frame. It's amazing how he's reacting...totally unturtle like behavior...the sire staying and taking care of the mother? Will he help raise the offspring? Probably...from how he's acting now.

Leo growled again and shifted position, ready to charge, if Tim moved in a threatening way. Tim sat still, watching Leo in interest.

"Easy big guy...I'm just going to sit here...I'm not going to come any closer...not going to hurt her," Said Tim gently. Leo shifted, his eyes flicking over Tim before flicking toward the partially opened door, and back to Tim.

"Yeah...its alright...I'm just sitting here," Tim said softly, as Leo relaxed slightly. Man he's built...he's gained a lot of muscle since we took him out of the crate...If I hadn't Mitch's injuries myself I would've thought he was lying. Adam can do some damage....best to go now...he won't relax untill I do.

Tim started to get up, Leo growled, barring his teeth and tensing up.

"Easy big guy...I'm just leaving...just getting up so I can go," Tim comforted. Leo growled and prepared to charge.

Tim scrambled to the door as Leo shot forward. He barely got the door closed in time, an unmistakeble thump, told Tim that Leo had hit the door.

"Your going to get yourself killed you know," said Anna irritably.

Tim snapped, "At least he let's me in the room." Anna sighed and shook her head.

"Just be careful ok? You just got over your injuries from the accident, I don't want you to get killed by a hundred and eighty pound, angry, male turtle," orderd Anna.

Tim laughed, "Now that would make an interesting headline for the news: Man killed by giant turtle." She rolled her eyes but couldn't help but laugh too.

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"Well?" demanded Fawn.

"You know...your almost as bad as Raph sometimes," grumbled Don.

Fawn sighed, "Cool...now what is it?"

"I need to know something kind of personal," Don started.

"I'm not settling down just yet, you can keep your friend hidden," she said sharply, eyeing Don. Don couldn't stop the blush.

"N-no, um....I need to know if you know anything about...how...Would you lay eggs?" Don blurted out.

Fawn gave him a fierce glare, almost as bad as Leo's when he was ticked.

"Why?" she asked dangerously.

"Leo's mate is pregnant," Don sighed, "We need to know how to help her after we get them out of the facility."

"Oh...um...I don't think so... I mean I've never laid any duds...I've bled like a human would though," She said after a second.

Don nodded and looked thoughtful.

"That points toward live birth then..." Don murmered. Fawn raise an eye ridge.

"Can I continue reading now?" Fawn asked sharply. Don jumped and nodded, a slight blush creeping into his cheeks as he rushed off.

"Males," Fawn muttered, watching him leave out of the corner of her eye, smilling a little.

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