A/N The usual thanks to my wonderful readers, reviewers, and alerters out there. Here's ch 14 for ya and the usual disclaimer applies. Enjoy.

Ch 14 Closure

Splinter looked at his family the he spoke. "I think that until we know exactly what the Shredder knows we should stay."

"Sensei are you sure about that?" Leo asked, surprised that Splinter was willing to take a risk like that. "I mean what if Casey was wrong and Shredder does know where we are?"

"We will have that battle when and if it is necessary my son," Splinter declared. "But for now I do not think it would be wise for us to leave. Your brothers need their rest as do you."

"I'm good Sensei," Raph declared, not wanting to be sidelined again. "The only thing I need is to do some training."

"Yeah same here," Mikey put it. The youngest turtle went to grab his nunchakus. But Splinter stopped him.

"Michelangelo I do not think that would be wise," the wise old rat said gently.

"Yeah Mikey you should rest," Raphael put it.

"Who a-asked you R-Raph?" Michelangelo growled, glaring at his older brother.

"Mikey I..." Raph began.

"J-just sh-shut up and l-leave me a-alone," Mikey growled, turning to leave the room.

"Hold on there Mikey I think we need to have another talk," Donnie said, stepping in front of his directly younger brother. "A family talk," the genius turtle said, his brown eyes serious.

"Oh no I ain't doin' that again," Raphael said, putting his hands up.

"Raph it won't kill you to open up a little," Leonardo said, rolling his blue eyes.

"Oh yeah and you're such an open book Leo," Raph said, rolling his green eyes.

"I think we all can stand to open up a little around here," Donatello put in. "Myself included."

"Uh I think that's our cue," Mondo said as he and Mona stood.

"Yeah we should let you all talk," April said as she, Mona and Mondo began to walk out.

"Wait," Donnie cried out. "I said family talk and that includes you guys."

"Yeah you dudes are family too," Michelangelo chimed in with a smile. "Even more than certain other people in my book." Mikey shoot Raphael a dirty look when he said this part.

"Alright that's it!" Raph cried out, balling up his fists his green eyes filled with anger. "I've had enough! I've tried being nice and that didn't work. But I'm sick and tired of your attitude Mikey!"

"W-Well to d-damn bad R-Raph!" Michelangelo snarled, balling up his own fists as he got in his older brother's face. "You may as w-well get u-used to it 'cause th-this a-attitude is s-staying a-around!"

"Should we stop this?" Leo whispered to Donatello.

"I think this is exactly what they need," the gap toothed turtle whispered back. Both brothers looked at Splinter, who nodded in agreement. So the group stood back along with April, Mona and Mondo and watched the scene unfold.

"Look I get you're pissed at me," Raphael continued. "But I've already said I was sorry. What the Hell else do you want from me Mikey?! 'Cause I really don't have a fuckin' clue! What else can I possibly do?!"

"Can you t-turn b-back t-time?" Mikey asked, his voice surprisingly soft. Raph's green eyes went wide with surprise and Michelangelo continued, "Can you m-make it so I n-never got th-this b-brain in-injury?"

"Mikey I..." Raphael said softly. "I wish I could. But I can't."

"Th-that's r-right you c-can't," Mikey said, wiping away the tears that were coming. "You c-can't m-make me s-stronger e-either. You c-can't un-undo the d-damage th-that's b-been d-done."

"So what you blame me for what happened is that it?" Raph asked, crossing his arms. "News flash here Mikey: You're not the only one with problems. You think this is easy for me?! Well let me tell ya somethin' little brother it ain't easy for me. Not by a long shot. You say you don't feel strong well how do ya think I feel? My legs hurt me all the time. That makes me feel like I'm nothin'. That I'm not good enough. And with you hating me well..." Raphael trailed off and looked away, not wanting anyone to see the tears that were forming in his eyes. Mona went beside her boyfriend and put her arm around him.

"Raph you are not nothing," Leonardo said softly. "Neither one of you are."

"Leo's right," Donnie put in. "We'd never think that of you guys. We love you no matter what."

"I just feel like I'm worthless sometimes," Raph whispered, still avoiding eye contact as he sat on the bed.

"Join the club," Mikey whispered, sinking down on the bed beside Raphael with a heavy sigh.

"You are not worthless my sons," Splinter said, kneeling in front of his sons. "Never think that. You all possess things that are unique. Raphael you are not just a strong fighter. You are passionate about all you do. It is your mental strength that makes you valuable above your physical strength. Michelangelo you have the biggest heart of all of us. You are always willing to think the best of everyone no matter what. That is what makes you valuable. Leonardo you are brave, noble and a wonderful leader that is willing to do whatever is necessary to defend your family. That is what makes you unique. And Donatello you are not only the smartest but you are kind and big hearted as well. You always put the needs of others before your own. That is what makes you unique. And I have not forgotten about you all." Splinter turned towards April, Mona and Mondo when he said this. "You are all unique as well. April you have passion and are a fast learner. You are also loyal and a fighter. That is what makes you unique. Mona Lisa you are strong willed and passionate as well you are one of the strongest young women I have ever met. That is what makes you unique. And finally there is you Alex: you have a big heart but you are also a strong fighter and are willing to do what it takes to make yourself better. That is what makes you unique."

"See Raph?" Leo said, sitting beside his directly younger brother. "You are anything but worthless. You too Mikey. I'm just sorry either one of you ever thought that."

"Yeah same here," Donatello said, a hint of guilt coming into his voice. "I guess we've all been in our own worlds to even notice what was happening right in front of us."

"Yeah I think we've all got our own problems," Mondo piped up suddenly. "I mean Mikey has to deal with his anger with his brain injury and his resentment towards Raph. Raph has to deal with his legs still being weak and the guilt of Mikey's condition. Donnie has to deal with the stress of helping his family heal in addition to his own injury. And Leo has to deal with the guilt of not protecting his family and home."

"And lets not forget that April has to deal with being separated from her father and Casey," Mona chimed in. "And Master Splinter has the stress of protecting everyone while dealing with his own guilt. And God knows its there."

"And you and Mondo have to deal with the fact that your parents have yet again betrayed you," April chimed in.

"Yeah I think we get it," Raph said, a little irritation in his voice. "We're all messed up here."

"But that doesn't mean any of us should deal with this alone," Leonardo said with a small smile. "And that includes you Sensei. We all know how much burden you must be carrying with all of this."

"Yes Leonardo I am carrying a large burden," Splinter admitted. "But this has been my burden for quite some time. But having you all here with me helps it feel less heavy. I just hope you both are feeling better after this talk." Splinter looked at Raphael and Michelangelo when he said this part.

"Yeah I do feel better," Raph said after a minute. "How 'bout you Mikey? Fellin' any better?"

"Yeah I do," Mikey said with a small smile. "And I'm sorry Raph. I shouldn't of blamed you. And I don't hate you."

"Glad to hear it little brother," Raphael said, pulling Michelangelo into a hug.

"And I'll try not to lose it on you so much," Mikey said with a smile.

"Same here," Raph said with a smile of his own.

"Lets just hope Casey, Karai and that Shini girl are having luck getting that location," Mondo said.

"Yeah," Leo said with a nod. "I think we all think that. 'Cause if they don't..." Suddenly the group heard the sound of a vehicle pulling up. Exchanging looks of concern Splinter went to the window to see who had come. When he looked out he saw...

A/N Hope you all enjoyed the little cliffy there lol. But there you have ch 14. Let me know your thoughts in a review please.