Disclaimer: I don't own the TMNT.

Song for this Fic: Iris as performed by the GooGooDolls

Leo and his brothers are 32 years old. Tony is 37.

**Warning** This fic contains something that may be disturbing to some. Please if you choose to read do not flame this fic but rather comment concerning the quality of the writing.**

Chapter 11: Waiting

Rae's POV

It's been weeks since my son disappeared, there's been no word or sign of him.

My heart breaks every time I see his empty room as I go to bed.

I'm worried sick about him, worried sick that he is dead somewhere.

I close my eyes and sob as I curl against myself.

There is only one person I find myself trusting to actually find my son…but how to contact him?

Is he even still alive?

Suddenly I find a determination set in stone inside me.

I will find the Nightwatcher…perhaps even after all this time he'll help me again.

I can only hope.

Uen's POV

I hid until he left, my heart hammering in my chest, Uncle always said he'd make sure Kyogen never knew that Uncle has smuggled me out.

That he'd faked my death.

He had hoped that my supposed death would prevent Bishop and Karai from trying again.

My poor brother was the result of their final attempt.

I remember my uncle weeping after the death of my mother and the news of my poor brother's slavery under Bishop and Karai's hands.

Kyogen was taught to kill, was taught to slaughter and to hate.

Uncle said he was a born killer, and had a sadistic side that Karai had nurtured.

But me?

Uncle said I was born with a heart of gold and a strict need to do things right, like my father.

I drop to my knees after I find my uncle's body and fight tears as I press a gloved had to my mouth.

"Uncle," I choke, "Oh god what do I do now?"

My hands shake as I stumble towards my hidden room. I dress into my attire that I used for my training.

Like my brother I spent the first six months of life having massive amounts of information directly input into my brain.

I have a mental knowledge of every Ninjitsu move known by Karai and my brother. But I have no formal training in how to use it.

My gear is lightweight. A mini tank-top like top in deep blue, that fits snuggly like a sports bra with a purple trim that stops just above my stomach. My pants mimic the design. Tight and form fitting like a dancer's pants. My gloves are pulled on again after I finish stuffing things into my bag.

Then I turn and freeze when I see the mirror in front of me and catch sight of my reflection.

I have the same skin tone as my father, a soft new-leaf-green, but no plastron, no carapace, and no hair.

I'm completely bald, other than my lack of hair and my skin I could pass as human.

But my eyes might throw people off, like my brother I have two different colored eyes; one golden brown and the other bright green.

I suck in a nervous breath before pulling on a jacket and my black boots as well as a scarf to help hide my face.

Then I slip out of my home and leave the body of my uncle abandoned after taking the time to remove the file he left for Kyogen and dialing 911.

I wait on the rooftop opposite until the cops arrive then slip into the dark with the rain pounding down on me.

I'm on my own with only a single word to help me find a friend.

O'Neil

I know one thing…I have to find my father and warn him because I have no idea what learning the truth will do to Kyogen.

He may become more lethal, he may go insane for all I know.

But I have to find my father.

Leo's POV

Fae is curled up on the couch with me, coloring on a pad of paper Tony gave her before he went outside and started calling his boss and coworkers.

I run a hand through Fae's hair and sigh, gently resting my hand on her back as she hums to herself.

Sadie is sitting in Raph's lap, with him holding her tight.

We just got the news, our home is officially gone.

There is nothing left.

April and Casey managed to sneak in and found the place a charred pile of rubble.

I suck back a whimper of pain.

It hurts thinking about what we've lost but I have to be strong.

Fae pauses and looks up at me

"Daddy? I ran out of paper…" she inquires.

I glance down at her, despite everything that has happened she's holding out well, just confused as to why we can't go home.

Sadie looks our way.

"I can get you some Fae," Sadie whispers, "Daddy?"

Raph blinks slightly as if suddenly becoming aware of how tightly he's holding her and lets her up.

Sadie pauses and reaches for Fae with an out stretched hand who proceeds to jump off of my lap and dart over to her.

Don and Mike enter just then with Azalea cuddled in her father's arms, cooing quietly.

They are smiling…well Don is beaming.

"What's up brainiac?" Raph asks with a confused frown.

Don puffs up and grins but he's practically vibrating with excitement.

"Ellie's pregnant," he states after a minute.

I feel a grin stretch across my face and despite the shock of losing out home I'm thrilled to learn we'll be having another addition to the family.

I jump up and open my arms in a hug as I approach Don.

Don accepts the hug and laughs before pulling away.

Raph rises to his feet with a broad grin.

"Congrats Genius!" he laughs.

It's a much needed reprieve from the somber air lately.

Tony pokes his head in from outside on the porch, hangs up his phone and then enters the room.

"What's going on?" he asks.

Don grins.

"Ellie's pregnant," he states.

Tony pauses a whole second before a booming laugh and a grin erupt from him. He darts forward and envelops Don in a hug.

"Congrats!" he states, holding Don at arm length after the hug.

There is lots of grinning and laughter as Ellie and Meir join us chattering away about the coming baby.

Then Sadie and Fae return, Fae with her arms full of paper.

"Hey daddy! I found this wiff your name on it!" she says proudly as she hands me a battered envelope.

Tony freezes and all eyes snap towards Fae and I.

Slowly I kneel to be at eye level with her and take the envelope.

"It's….Sensei's handwriting…" I whisper, my hands start to shake as I stand again, gripping the envelope with both hands.

"Leo…" Tony whispers, "You don't have read it if you don't-"

I swallow nervously and then tear it open carefully.

"I…I have to know…" I murmur before sliding the paper out with trembling fingers.

A/N: So much going on, let me know if you missed something guys. Reviews please! Also if you haven't yet, look up my OneShot "A Father's Lament" which talks about this letter.

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