A/N: hey guys! Wow...I have to say this one of the longest chapters in my story so far. I hope that makes you guys happy. Now, there are actually 4 things I want to share before I get to the lovely reviewers, but I'm going to split them up between this chapter and next chapter so I don't waste too much of your time.

First off, I'm going to try to update this story every Tuesday and Friday...however, it is not officially the days I'll update! This is mainly because if/when I start running out of ideas, I'm not stressed out about trying to get to a certain day. The other reason that if something were to come up, I'm not worrying about updating. Like I said, it is not official, but I'll do my best.

The other thing I want to share is that, as the story goes on and you know that Donnie is now alone, I may or may not make him have a partner. That means I'll have to make an OC. I'm not entirely sure because I have one in the 2nd and 3rd story if the Protection series and obviously one in my Shy but Deadly story. So...I'm letting you guys decide! And if you want me to make the partner, let me know if you want me to make it a boy or a girl because I'm not sure. The reason why I'm asking so early is so I can start thinking of how I should make him/her if I do it. If you guys don't think it's a good idea, then that's fine. Just let me know what you think.

Ok...that was a lot. Now lets get to the reviewers!

DonellaT'sGHOST: why thank you I appreciate the compliment and the support:) however, I'm still not giving you spoilers because that would just ruin the fun hehehe. And don't worry, I like to read different stories in school sometimes too...the thing is though I didn't have school on Friday because it was the end of the semester...and I wasn't doing anything that morning so I thought why not...and then I remembered other people had school...heh whoops

SuperStarSykor58: hehe yep that's basically what the story is about. However, it's going to feel a little weird because I'm not used to having one of the turtles as the bad guy...and I mean as one of the antagonists or something.

Anyway guys, I apologize for the long intro, but I just wanted to get that up there. The next chapter, I'll put my two other notes I want to share...that is if I don't change my mind. So...I hope you guys enjoy!:)

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Mikey's P.O.V.

I was suddenly feeling light slaps on my cheeks and I was shaken slightly. However, everything was black...which is strange because I don't remember passing out.

"Mikey," that sounded like Raph's voice...and then I felt more light slaps on my cheeks. "Mikey, wake up! Come on little bro, wake up!"

I squinted my eyes, and the slapping stopped. When I opened my eyes, I see a blurred figure hovering over me. My vision didn't have to be clear to know that it was Raph.

"R-Raph?" I hate how weak my voice sounded.

He let out a sigh as slight relief washed over his face...but most of his face was filled with both worry and shock.

"Thank goodness," he mumbles.

"W-what are you-?" I began to sit up, but hen a ripping pain went through my ribcage, and I grunted.

"Easy there," Raph gently laid me back down. "Don't strain yourself."

I looked down at the injury to see it was bleeding pretty badly. That's when everything that just happened came flooding back. Donnie...the stabbing...Raph coming in...Donnie and Raph fighting. The last thing I remember, was Donnie charging straight at Raph as if they were about to fight. My eyes widen as I began to sit up again, but this time Raph firmly but gently grabbed my shoulders to stop me.

"Hey stop! You're injured!"

I looked around the building, but I didn't see Donnie anywhere. Raph must've noticed how frantic I was because he gripped my shoulders slightly tighter.

"Mikey seriously calm down!"

I looked towards Raph. "Where's Donnie?"

His eyes widen slightly before his gaze went towards the ground. I know that look...something happened. Before I could ask, he met my gaze again and sighed.

"He's gone...I mean he ran off," he shakes his head. "But what's important right now is that we get you back to the lair. Come on, get on my back."

I shake my head. "No...I can walk."

He looks at me as if I was stupid. "You're kidding if you think I'm letting you walk! Besides, if I carry you, it'll be quicker."

"But I can walk," I struggle to my feet, and Raph did help a little.

He crosses his arms as if he was waiting for me to fail at walking or something. I haven't even taken one full step before a pain went through my ribs and I let out a cry. Raph sighs as he walks over and puts my hand over his shoulder. I look over at him and he sighs.

"If you're gonna insist on walking, at least let me help you with that. If you don't think you can handle it or if I sense you can't handle it, I'm carrying you. Understand?!"

I sigh, knowing this is the best way of walking I'll get. "Fine."

He sighs. "Lets go."

We began walking...slowly...and I tried my best to show I am anything else but in pain. Raph looked at me, and I'm pretty sure he isn't too convinced that I'm hiding it well. As I looked at him, I noticed a cut on Raph's right arm with a little bit of blood both old and new surrounding it.

"Raph?" he looks at me.

"Yea Mikey?"

"What happened to your arm?"

He looked off guard by the question as he took a quick glance at his arm. It looks like he forgot what happened. However, he just goes around the question.

"It's nothing," he shakes his head. "Besides, my arm isn't the important injury here."

"Raph, what happened between you and Donnie while I was out?"

I could tell Raph stiffened by the way his body moved straight. Judging my the look on his face, I can tell something not so good. Then he did it again...he basically ignored my question.

"Let's stop talking and get you back to the lair so we can fix you up."

I grunted...both from pain and annoyance. "Stop that!"

"What?"

I glared at him before I roughly pushed him away. We both stumbled backwards, and I clutched at my wound before standing in a comfortable position. Raph came running back as if to support me again, but I only just shoved him away again. He just kinda looked shock...I guess even when injured, I'm still willing to put up a fight.

"You're going around my questions!" I snapped. "First I asked about your arm...you went around that! Then when I asked about you and Donnie, you ignored it! Don't I deserve to know what's going on?! I mean I remember seeing Donnie charging at you, but then I blacked out after that! So tell me what's going on!"

Raph stares at me before sighing. "Ok fine...but we have to keep moving!"

I nodded...knowing I don't have much of a choice. He came over to me, put my arm back around his shoulder, and we began walking. After a few moments of silence, he began speaking.

"So, you were right...you did see him charge at me. He was ready to fight me no matter how roughed it got. I...I didn't want to hurt him more than I already have, but I knew I couldn't go easy on him either," he looks in another direction for a second before continuing. "Anyway, I guess I was still a little shocked and that's how he managed to cut my arm. But as I told you already, it isn't really that bad. Eventually at one point, I dove towards the ground and threw Donnie off balance as I grabbed his leg. He fell but then kicked me. Then..." he stops as his gaze went towards the ground.

As he did, I noticed a fear in Raph's face. It looked like he was trying to hide it, but he wasn't doing a very good job at it. After a few moments, I spoke up.

"Then...what?" if I wasn't so curious, I wouldn't even ask him as he looks like he didn't want to talk about it...plus just listening to him keeps me distracted of that pain I'm in.

He glanced at me again as we kept walking. "He basically had me pinned. He had his blade pointed at my face with...this facial expression I've never seen before. It...actually scared me," that made my eyes widen. "Surprising I know...but just as I thought he was gonna act, he didn't. He just told me he'll let me go because he cares about you...and then he left. I was gonna go after him, but you're injured and we need to treat that stab wound."

I glanced down, and then he sighed.

"Now it's my turn to ask a question."

I looked up at him, just now realizing my breathing has grown a little more shallow and I'm getting more and more exhausted...but of course I didn't want to show Raph.

"Huh?"

"I...saw what Donnie did to you. Why did he do it?"

I glanced down. "I honestly don't know. It might've been because I was just pushing him on coming back home, and I guess he lost it. I'm not mad at him though...he didn't look like he was thinking clearly."

Raph just stared at me...almost looking shock...but then that shock went away and he nodded. I guess he figured out I don't usually stay mad at Donnie if I do.

"You know," I said a little coldly. "This wouldn't have happened in the first place if you didn't give him a hard time about his invention!"

He sighs. "I know...and I wasn't thinking. That's why I came up after him I...I was gonna try to apologize. I mean, I wouldn't be shocked or surprised if he didn't forgive me...but..."

I decided not to say anything...because I really didn't know what to say. Telling him that it was alright would be a lie. He did say some pretty harsh words to him, and the worst part was, Leo agreed. Wait...where's Leo?

"Raph...where's Leo?"

"He went to talk to Splinter."

Of course he did! At least Raph wanted to try to make things right, and what does Leo do?! Go freakin tell Splinter about it! I mean I agree that Splinter should be told, but couldn't it have been when all of this has been straightened out?!

I feel Leo just wanted to get out of this situation! Well little does he know, this has been turned for the worse! Donnie turned against us...or so that's what it appears anyway. To add on, I've been stabbed and Raph has been forced into combat!

Even though Raph and Leo are to blame...I am no different. I didn't even speak up when Raph was bashing Donnie about what has happened tonight. Me being in shock is no excuse to not speak up. Ugh...this sucks!

Suddenly, an unbearable pain strikes me in the ribs and I let out a gasp of pain. Raph seemed to noticed by the way he stopped suddenly and gave me a worried look.

"Mikey?"

I found myself breathing heavily as I clutched at my wound again. After about a moment, I shake my head.

"D-don't worry I'm-," but I was cut off by another shrine of pain

My body began to shift lower towards the ground...if it wasn't for Raph clutching my arm, I would definitely be in the ground right now.

"Mikey!" Raph sounded panicked now. "Mikey, c-come on!"

I clench my eyes shut and I continued to breath heavy.

"Come on Mikey, stay with me!"

At this point, everything was muffled. Even through my haze, I could tell Raph was struggling to keep me up right at this point.

"Mikey!"

Raph's voice grew more and more distant, but him yelling out my name a few more times was the last thing I heard before everything went black.

Leo's P.O.V.

After Raph ran out of the lair to go find Donnie and Mikey, I ran towards the dojo. There, I saw Splinter meditating near the old tree. His ears twitched...indicating that he knows I'm here.

"What is it my son?" he says.

I walk up and sat on my knees in front of him. He opens his eyes to look at me. He must've seen the troubled look I had when he strikes his beard.

"What is troubling you, Leonardo?"

I sigh as I look towards the ground. "We really messed up tonight, Sensei."

He raises an eyebrow. "What happened?"

I took a quick glance at the wristband, before taking it off, and showing Splinter.

"Has Donnie tell you about his...latest invention?"

He nods as he gently takes it from my hand. "Yes, he has. He seemed really enthusiastic about it."

"Well...something...happened tonight."

"Please explain."

I took a breath before I began explaining everything that has happened tonight. Donnie explaining the wristbands...the fight with Tiger Claw, Rahzar, and Fishface...me almost getting hit in the head and Raph saving me...finally the confrontation we just had just a few minutes ago...and then mentioned how Mikey and Raph ran after Donnie.

After I spoke my last word, Splinter gave me that look. It was the look that made him look very disappointed and angry...even though it was no glare. I've always hated that look more than his glare. After a few tense moments, he sighed and spoke up.

"I am very disappointed in you, Leonardo. As a leader and a brother, you must stick up for what is right. When Raphael was yelling at your brother, you should've stepped in. Donatello sometimes mention of how he feels like he is ignored and unappreciative, but made me sworn to secrecy. I figured he could work out his own issues...but now it seems all of you haven't been able to see that."

I stared at Splinter...shocked at what he said. Donnie's been struggling all this time and we haven't realized it? I mean...I have sensed his frustration, but I thought that was because of his invention and Mikey always bugging him in the lab. How did I not see it?

"Sensei...l..." I didn't know what to say as I stared on the ground. "I'm sorry."

He shakes his head at me. "It isn't me you have to apologize to, my son."

I looked back at him, and knew exactly what he meant.

"In fact, when your brothers return, all of you will have to apologize."

I nodded. "Yea...I know. I think that's why Raph ran after Mikey. Raph went to apologize."

Splinter sighs. "You do realize Michelangelo will have to apologize too...right?"

I looked up, slightly shocked. "What...why? Mikey has always stood up for Donnie. Heck, when Donnie ran out of the lair, Mikey punched Raph in the face!"

"I am aware of that, but based on your story, Michelangelo stood there while you two were bashing Donatello. He's just as guilty for standing there and letting it happen than stepping in on his brother's behalf."

I sigh. "I actually think he was aware of that...but he was also shocked at what was happening. I know it isn't an excuse, but he was the only one who stood up for him."

"That may be true, but all three of you are guilty in your own ways," he sighs. "When your brothers return, please tell Donatello I would like to speak with him."

"...hai Sensei. Hey um...would you mind if I meditated for a bit? I need to clear my head about everything right now."

He gives me a nod, but doesn't say another word as he goes back to meditating. His ears twitched a few times before going still. I took a breath before I go into mediation myself.

...

"...help!" I jerk out of my mediated state...not really knowing how long I've been out.

Did I hear that correctly? Was someone just yelling for help?

"HELP!"

Ok...so I did hear that correctly. That...sounded like Raph...and he seemed panicked. I looked at Splinter to see he was in a deeper meditative trance than I was. I lightly shook him before he snapped out of it, and he looked at me.

"What is it, my son?"

I looked towards the door before I get up and started running out...wondering why Raph sounded so panicked.

"Leonardo!"

I didn't listen as I kept running. Once I ran out, I see Raph just ran down the stairs with something on his back. I jogged over, and saw the panicked look on his face.

"Raph...what's wrong?"

He glared at me. "What's wrong? What's wrong?! I'll tell you what's wrong!"

That's when I noticed Raph was covered in blood, and that made my eyes widen. Raph seemed to noticed and spoke up before I could.

"The blood isn't mine, Fearless! Get the lab ready...Mikey's been stabbed!"

And that's when my eyes widen in shock and horror.