A/N: Thank you for the is the final chapter of this story. Enjoy and as always see ch 1 for disclaimer.

Ch 21 Getting Answers

Back at the lair Casey was sitting beside Donatello's bed waiting for his friends to return. Suddenly Donatello's eyes opened and he sat up. "D!" Casey cried out, his black eyes wide with surprise. "You're awake! How ya feelin'?"

"I'm fine Casey," Donatello said with a smile. "But how's Raph? If he ok?"

"Don't know yet D," Casey informed his friend. "The others ain't back yet so.." Just then they heard the Shell Raiser pull in.

"They're back!" Donatello exclaimed, throwing back the covers.

"Whoa there D let me help you!" Casey cried out, running over to his friend's side. Putting his arm around Donatello Casey helped him walk out to great the others, whose eyes went wide with surprise.

"Donnie I'm so glad you're awake!" Miwa cried out, running over to her brother and embracing him.

"Is Raph ok?" Donatello asked, looking over at Shinigami, who was still carrying the knocked out turtle.

"Hopefully he'll be alright," Shinigami said, carrying Raphael into his room and putting him on his bed.

"But D you're never gonna believe what happened!" Michelangelo exclaimed, coming out of Leonardo's room after getting his older brother settled. With that the youngest turtle informed his slightly older brother what had happened with Tiger Claw and his minions.

"Wow I can't believe Tiger Claw would just give up like that," Donatello said, his brown eyes wide.

"Yeah me either," Casey said, helping Donatello sit on the couch. "Man just when you think you've seen and heard it all."

"Tell me about it bro," Mondo said, sitting beside Casey and rubbing his face. Just then Dr Rockwell and Leatherhead joined the group.

"Slash is going to be fine," Dr Rockwell informed the group. "He'll have to rest for a couple of week though."

"And I will," Slash said, appearing in the doorway. "Just as soon as I know Raphael will be fine."

"Slash you are nothing if not persistant," Dr Rockwell said, shaking his head.

"You mean stubborn right?" Mondo said, rolling his orange eyes.

"I heard that Gecko!" Slash growled, glaring at the orange skinned gecko.

"Good," Mondo said, crossing his arms. "Cause you are stubborn. Why the Hell do ya think ya got hurt again?"

"Slash I think it would be best if you went back and rested," Leatherhead said, sensing that Slash was getting irritated with Mondo.

"We'll come get you when Raph wakes up," April promised.

"Fine," Slash said, knowing he was beat. "I'll go. But I don't like it." With that Slash turned and stormed out of the room.

"I'd better make sure he stays there," Dr Rockwell said, going to Michelangelo's room where Slash had gone to rest.

"How's Leo doing?" Michelangelo asked, looking at Leatherhead.

"His shell got a bigger crack in it," Leatherhead informed the group. "But I managed to repair the damage. He should be fine but he won't be able to move around without help."

"I feel his pain," Donatello said sympathetically, rubbing his shell. Just then Shinigami came running into the room.

"Guys!" the dark headed teen cried out. "Come into Raph's room! Hurry!" Exchanging concerned looks the group went racing into Raphael's room.

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When the group entered Raphael's room they received a pleasant surprise. The red masked turtle was awake and talking with Splinter. "Raph!" the group cried out, running over to his bed side.

"Raph you scared us bad bro!" Michelangelo cried, embracing his older brother.

"Yeah we thought you were a goner!" Casey exclaimed, kneeling beside his friend's bed.

"Sorry I worried you guys," came Raphael's soft voice. "But Donnie.."

"I'm right here Raph," Donatello said, going over to Raphael's bed with the help of April.

"Looks like we did it little brother," Raphael said with a smile.

"Yeah Shredder's gone for good this time," Donatello said with a smile of his own as he got settled next to Raphael in his bed. "And so is Tiger Claw and the rest of Shredder's minions."

"Whoa say what now?" Raphael said, his green eyes wide with surprise.

"Yeah you're never gonna believe what's been going down bro," Michelangelo said as he began to tell Raphael what had happened.

"Well finally some good news," Raphael said. Then his expression got serious. "How's Leo and Slash? I didn't hurt 'em to bad did I?"

"Wait you remember attacking them?" April said, her blue eyes wide with surprise.

"Yeah I do," Raphael said, his voice full of guilt. "I remember Shredder stabbing Slash and breaking Leo's arm. I tried to stop it but he was to strong for me. I'm sorry guys."

"That wasn't your fault Raphael," Slash said, appearing in the doorway along with Dr Rockwell and Leonardo, who was being helped by Leatherhead.

"Slash is right," Leonardo chimed in as Leatherhead helped him sit in a chair. "It was Shredder that did all of that not you."

"I should've stopped 'im," Raphael said, his voice low.

"Ya did stop 'im Raphael," Slash said. "Both you and Donatello. Ya did good."

"Thanks," Raphael said with a smile. "And guys I'm really sorry I've been such a pain in the ass lately. Especially to you Miwa." Raphael looked up at his sister when he said this part.

"Oh Raph," Miwa whispered, hugging her green eyed brother tight. "None of that matters. We almost lost you. I don't ever want to feel that scared again."

"You were scared?" Raphael said with a slight smile.

"Yes Raph I was scared of losing you," Miwa said, rolling her eyes slightly. "I love you you idiot."

"I love you too sis," Raphael said once again embracing Miwa.

"I think we should all lest Raphael rest," Splinter suggested. "And Leonardo and Slash need their rest as well. As do you Donatello."

"I think we can all use some rest," Dr Rockwell said, with a yawn.

"Yeah I gotta get home anyways," Shinigami said. "I got about a thousand texts and missed calls from my dad. See you all later." With that Shinigami left.

"We'd better get home to Casey," April said. "Our dads are probably worried."

"Shit my dad's called my ten times and texted me," Casey groaned. "He's super pissed. I'd better go."

"See you guys," April called as she and Casey left.

"Uh Donnie," Raphael said as Donatello began to leave.

"Yeah Raph?" the purple masked turtle said, looking at his slightly older brother.

"Uh would ya mind stayin' with me," Raphael said, looking away from everyone. "Please?"

"Sure Raph I'll stay with you," Donatello said with a smile as he settled in for the night. The rest of the group left, heading for their own beds. Splinter gave Donatello and Raphael hugs before he too headed for his bed.

"Love ya Donnie," Raphael whispered.

"Love you too Raph," Donatello said as he drifted off to sleep.

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Six months later things were going much better in the Hamato home. Donatello's shell had finally healed and he had begun training again and he could even go out on patrol again. Slash's sides had healed fully and he and the rest of his team had headed out a few weeks ago. Leonardo's shell and arm had healed and he was doing therapy in his arm to build up strength in it. Raphael was back to his old self, although it had taken some time. But Miwa had been a great help to her brother and their relationship had gotten stronger because of it. Donatello still had the feelings when it came to Raphael and it was obvious that the two brothers were still connected spiritually, which made them think as thieves. In fact Raphael's relationship with all his brothers had improved greatly. On this particular day Splinter was watching his children train along with Shinigami, Casey and April. The wise old rat's heart was filled with joy as he watched the scene before him. The Shredder was gone forever and there was nothing to look forward to but peace.

A/N well there you have it folks story complete. Hope you all enjoyed it. Let me know in a review please.