Disclaimer: I don't own the TMNT.

Song for this Fic: We Found Love as performed by Glee Cast (liked their rendition)

Leo and his brothers are 31 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.**

Read What We Hide, Learning a New Dance,Contemplation, Never Say Never,What is Love?, Heart Beats, and One Word Can Change the World before this please or you will be lost.

Chapter 21: Announcement

Mike's POV

I wake to Meir stirring against me and gently rub her shoulder before pressing a kiss to her forehead.

Her green eyes flicker open and I offer a gentle smile to her.

Her eyes are sad and full of worry but she seems better than yesterday, less distressed and more calm.

"You ok?" I ask softly.

She nods before squirming closer for comfort.

"Not as…scared today," she mumbles.

I gently kiss her forehead and feel her smile against my neck.

"You hungry?" I ask softly.

"A little, but my stomach's kind of upset," she replies.

Morning sickness? That could be considered a "good" sign…

But it could also just be nerves.

"Toast?" I offer and she nods.

Leo's POV

Raph and I have just gotten back from a patrol in the sewers when we spot Meir sitting at the kitchen table with Mike just finishing up some toast.

I smile a greeting at Meir, she seems less shaken this morning, still a little pale and sad but not nearly as distressed as she was last night.

A few minutes later Don and Ellie shuffle into the kitchen with sleepy eyes and Ellie is yawning.

"Has anyone seen Tony yet?" I ask after stretching slightly.

Raph grunts as Stacy's head pops up from the couch and she looks around groggily.

He seems lost with his emotions with her and I can't help the chuckle that escapes me.

"No, hasn't been down yet," Meir answers softly and I nod my thanks.

Stacy stretches and walks over to greet all of us and I nod before turning to greet Don good morning.

He smiles in reply and then after grabbing himself some coffee he steps up to me.

"Do you know why Mike and Meir have been so quiet?" he asks, "I know you wouldn't say last night but…"

"They'll say when they're ready Don," I interrupt gently, "But for the moment…I'm going to go drag Tony out of bed."

Don sighs but smiles with a shake of his head.

Raph's POV

Stacy…

I seriously suck at the whole emotions thing…I like her, I want to be there for her but….she's so freaking annoying sometimes!

It's like she has this switch that flips from adorable to annoying as all hell combined.

But then, I can't really ever work up the desire to actually be mad at her…I get the weirdest urge to pin her down and tickle her to death when she gets on my nerves.

I'm not even going to try to understand that one.

She's beautiful…like some sort of pixie or something. She's all small, thin, and delicate looking…but strong, stronger than she looks.

When I realize I've been staring at her I immediately jerk my attention away and onto Meir who has been quiet.

I figured that maybe she was just really shook up from the attack last night but now…I can tell there's something more. Especially since she and Mike headed to his room before Don's party even got started.

What is going on with those two?

Leo and Tony join us in the kitchen after a few minutes and Tony is moving like he's in pain.

He doesn't look so good, though after seeing the glimpse I got of his back yesterday I don't doubt he's hurting.

"You alright Tony?" I ask as he gingerly sits in the chair beside me.

"I'll live," he mumbles.

Leo chuckles softly in response before pressing a kiss to his cheek and then turning to walk over to Meir.

I watch as he sits next to her and she starts talking with him in hushed tones. Mike looks over more than once and I sense a tension.

Then I frown slightly.

He smells scared and stressed….why would Mike-?

"Whatcha doin' grumpy?" I hear Stacy ask as her lithe frame drapes over the back of my chair.

It's all I can do not to jump.

"Thinkin'" I reply gruffly, raising an eye-ridge at her.

"About me?" she teases.

"Um…no," I reply in confusion.

"Right," she laughs with a wink.

What the hell is that supposed to mean?

Tony snorts next to me and I glare at him to which he simply offers a smile. Stacy giggles softly and lands a peck on my cheek before slipping off to the kitchen.

My whole frame jerks upright in shock and I feel my eyes widen.

Tony snickers softly.

"I think she likes you," he offers with a grin, delicately crossing his arms over his chest.

"…I…" my brain is struggling to come to terms with what just happened, "Um…ok."

Tony bites back laughter, gripping his sides.

Stacy's POV

Why the hell did I just do that?

Why?

What is wrong with me?

My eyes flick over to him briefly before I return to getting something to drink.

He's beautiful, all power and fire, he feels safe and yet dangerous. I've never met a man who managed to combine all of that in his being.

He's a warrior, a protector, and strong.

I've never seen so much muscle on a man, let alone a man in his thirties…

Granted he's about four years my senior and every time I think about him all I want is to be near him.

But…whatever this monster who has my sister wants with Leo…I'm sure it would jeopardize any relationship that could be between Raph and I.

Honestly, I need to stay far away from him and his family; I don't want an excuse to be alone with Leo.

Because I don't want to risk his life.

I don't want Leo's blood on my hands and I don't want to betray these people…they're so kind…so…accepting. It's probably the closest I've felt to being part of a family in ages. Sure I probably get on their nerves…but…I just…I want them to accept me.

But my sister…what is he doing to her while I am dragging my feet getting Leo to him?

How can I trade a life for a life?

How can I ruin their family to save what is left of mine?

But how can I abandon my sister to save Leo?

For the first time in my life I am truly torn, my heart is breaking because I see Raph's eyes, the kind, guarded, protectiveness hidden in the rich amber and feel safe…but then I remember what I'm supposed to do and I feel like a monster.

My eyes flick towards Leo who is talking to Meir.

She's been quiet, so quiet and…Mike…has been too. Worried, sullen, and silent, almost detached like they are facing a great strain.

I know for a fact that the explosion yesterday was the work of that monster, because he told me via text that the rest was up to me.

I'm supposed to earn their trust and then betray them all.

I don't want to…I don't want to hurt any of them…

Mike has stepped up behind Meir and they have asked for the group to listen and I pause a the sink and wait.

What is going on?

The news rocks me to the core.

Meir is pregnant…and she is at high risk for miscarriage even if the baby was pure human…there is no telling how her body will handle the half-mutant child's genes.

In a moment I again feel like an intruder, a monster, a fiend…like I am just waiting to destroy their family.

Because there is a chance that Meir's body might miscarry within the next few days due to the stress and strain from the explosion.

My heart shatters…I know enough from just chatting with Anya and Nikki that Meir has always wanted to be a mom but some complications were preventing it.

Raph apparently sneaks up next to me while I am trying to work through my concern and shame.

"You ok?" he asks gruffly and I yelp, jumping clean out of my skin as I drop the glass I was holding.

Water soaks through my socks as the glass shatters on impact with the floor.

"Oh God I'm sorry," I cry out, dropping down to scramble to clean up the resulting mess.

I gasp as I cut my finger and wince.

"Careful," Raph grumbles as he grabs my hand.

His grip is firm yet….gentle….

"I'm sorry I'm such a klutz," I breathe out as he helps me rinse the cut quietly.

"You get scared easy," he comments as I hold a paper towel to the wound as he quickly cleans up the glass.

I start to reply and the words freeze in my throat as his amber gaze fixes on my hazel. His skin is a deep, forest green with faint dappling's of emerald and black…his…plastron is a deep, dusty golden color and his carapace…its blacker than pitch.

His shoulders and arms would make any linebacker jealous. He's solid muscle; even his legs are packed with it.

But always….always when I look at him…I nearly drown in his eyes.

I've never seen such unique eyes…

"Yeah," I finally manage, "I'm…jumpy…"

He chuckles at my delayed response and then looks at me critically.

What is he thinking?

Do I disgust him? Am I too plain?

"It's….cute," he says softly, "…that…you're jumpy."

I feel my cheeks darken in a blush and my heart flutters in my chest.

He thinks I'm cute.

A/N: So the family knows now and DAWWWWWW Raph and Stacy…but how will she handle this new wrinkle in her life?
BubblyShell22 & Who. -Ah last I heard he was going to portray them as aliens…well maybe this won't be so bad. But still cringing slightly, hopefully like you said it's just the Utroms I could live with that scenario.
And the new Nick show I cringed my way through the first five minutes of the first episode and haven't worked up the courage to try to finish it. Totally makes me think of a combination of Sailor Moon and Powerpuff Girls…not really the TMNT. Lol XD