Again sorry for how late this is. If anyone is still reading this then enjoy.

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Chapter 10

Raph POV

I woke up to the sound of voices the next morning. At first I thought it was those rebel guys again, but I soon recognized them. It was Leo and Raja. I don't think they noticed that I was awake.

"Did you sleep at all last night?" Leo asked.

"Only a little." Raja answered with a yawn. "Someone had to keep watch overnight."

I turned to look at them then. They were both sitting at the entrance of the cave, it looked pretty dark outside still, like it was going to rain.

"Why didn't you wake me up? Or one of my brothers?" Leo asked.

Raja reached up and gingerly patted Leo on the head. "It's fine little brother. I promise."

Leo pushed his hand off his head and groaned. "Stop that, I'm not a little kid anymore."

Raja chuckled. "Yeah, I know."

Leo sighed. "So what's the plan?"

"The plan is to keep moving."

"Where exactly?"

Raja pointed down a path. "A little further south of the forest, there is a sanctuary where the mutants stay. It has everything we need in order to survive and everything we need to get you guys out of here. We're gonna go over there, get what we need, get some of them to help. and escape."

Leo leaned back and propped himself up on his elbows. He was way too relaxed right now. "Sounds easier said than done. Alright, you just tell us what to do and we'll follow. Your the boss of this operation."

"Well, three out of the four of you will listen."

"Don't worry about Raph. I'll take care of him." Leo reassured.

"Yeah, you could try. Good luck with that."

Leo chuckled. "Hey, I've been dealing with him for sixteen years. This is nothing new to me."

I decided now was a good time to show them that I was awake. "Why are you two talking about me?" I growled.

Leo automatically came to that guy's defense. "Relax Raph, it wasn't anything bad."

"Can it Leo, I heard the whole thing." I said. "Stop taking his side."

"I'm not taking sides."

"You see, this is the issue." Raja said standing up to face me. He was as calm as ever.

"The issue is that you took over and you're trying to turn my brothers against me." I accused.

Raja laughed. Laughed right in my face. What I would give just to be able to pummel that smug smile off his face. "Is that what you think? You think I'm trying to turn your family against you. You, my friend, are delusional."

"We are not friends." I stated firmly.

Raja raised his paws up in surrender. "Okay, fine, we're not."

"Guys, what's going on?" Mikey asked finally waking up, along with Donnie.

Raja ignored him. "We don't have to be friends Raphael, but you have to know that we are not enemies either. All I'm trying to do is help you. Why is that so hard for you to understand?"

"No one asked for your help. We were doing just fine without you and we don't need you now."

"Now, hold on Raph. None of this is his fault." Again Leo was defending him. "I should've listened to him when he told me to stay away. So if anyone should be blamed for our current situation, it should be me." I growled at him. "And you're thinking that he's turning us against you, but honestly you're doing that on your own and you're doing a great job at it. I can't believe how jealous you're being right now."

"Leo…" Raja warned.

"I ain't jealous." I said, crossing my arms over my chest.

"Oh really, that's not how any of us see it. Ever since Raja showed up, you instantly rejected him. What did he do to you that was so bad?"

I couldn't find any words to say.

"I thought so. You'll leave Raja alone from now on and you'll listen to what he says."

"Like hell I will, Fearless." With nothing else to say, I left, running out into the rain that had just started pouring.

Leo POV

I watched as Raph ran out into the pouring rain and I couldn't bring myself to try and stop him. I turned to my other brothers. They seemed speechless after what just happened.

"Are you alright?" Don asked me.

To be honest, I wasn't entirely sure. "I'm fine." I said.

"You shouldn't have done that." Raja spoke up. "Your brother is in danger now. I'll have to go after him."

"Forget it, just leave him." I said still too angry about what just happened.

"You don't really mean that, do you Leo?" Mikey asked worriedly.

"I think we all know he doesn't." Raja placed a paw on my shoulder. "Isn't that right little brother?"

"You're right." I answered after a while. "I didn't."

"Good." Raja pushed me toward my brothers. "Now that, that is settled, I've got a turtle to find." Raja picked up his assault rifle and headed out.

"Wait, we can help." Mikey offered.

"I know you can Mike, but right now all I want you to do is make sure your brother" he was referring to me. "stays here. We all know how hard headed he can be." Raja smirked. "Do you think you two can manage that?"

"Raja…"

"Don't Raja me, Leonardo. Stay here until I get back." He ordered.

I wanted to say something else, but two hands covered my mouth. "We'll make sure he stays put." Don reassured.

"Thank you." And then he left too. They both better come back, that's all I know.

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