Chapter 29 Tears of joy
Leo has been unconscious for two hours now. Donnie had bandaged his cuts and wounds, telling his family that Leo will be alright.
It was Splinter who found Leo knocked up in the deep part of the sewer, holding his sleeping babies. Splinter immediately called for the others to help him. Luckily Mikey was searching nearby, he came to help his father. They laid him on the couch and used Mikey's T-phone to call the rest of the family.
Raph quickly ran home after a few moments, he has the most panic expression on his face. He sighed in relief when he saw both his mate and his babies were alright. Donnie was already patched him up. Luckily that the red-banded turtle brought his phone with him, or else he wouldn't know what happened.
Now he was sitting on the floor beside his mate who was lying comfortably on the couch, hands holding tightly with Leo's, intertwining their fingers. Raph gazed at his mate worriedly as he waited for him to wake up.
"You're stupid, Leo. You know that?" Raph began. "You think you're some kind of hero, right? Always risking yourself, making everyone worried as hell."
Leo was still lying immovable; only the rising up and down of his chest was telling Raph that Leo was still alive. Raph sighed.
"A-and I'm sorry that I bursted out like that, I was just… so scared. You scared me, Leo" Raph laid his head on Leo's chest, cheeks pressing on the hard plastron. "Just because you can't take care of the kids like me doesn't mean you're not a good father. Why can't you understand that? You're a great father because you always protect us and care for us… aren't that enough? Look at what you just did. You just saved them from… whatever attacked them. The kids knew Leo, they knew that you care for them. You just need to use your heart to feel it"
After he finished his speech, he heard a moan. The chest beneath his cheeks was vibrating. He lifted his head up to see that Leo was slowly opened his eyes. Those sapphire orbs searching its surroundings, soon it fixed at Raph. Guilty suddenly overwhelmed him. At that moment, he wanted to tell everything he has been thinking these hours. Wanting to tell Raph how sorry he was, how he will change, but those words were stuck in his mouth.
"R-Raph…" Leo weakly said, his voice was raspy. "I-I…"
"Shh… stop talking. I know what you wanted to say" Raph whispered softly to his mate, putting his finger against Leo's lips. Raph wanted Leo to rest for now. His mate watched Raph with guilty eyes, his brow creased. Green eyes met blue, Raph could read every Leo's thoughts by looking into his eyes. He smiled.
Leo's felt tightening in his chest when he saw that smile. He has been with Raph for so long that he could tell the meaning of the smile. That smile made Leo's lips curled up too, and he was so thankful that he had Raph as his mate.
That smile was read as forgiveness.
"Let's just forget it" Raph spoke up slowly, breaking the silence. "But if you ever make me have a heart attack like that again, I'll kill you myself"
Leo chuckled playfully. He was glad that they now understand each other, but he still wanted to say something to his mate. "Raph"
His mate's gaze fixed at him once again. Leo gulped hard before finding courage to speak.
"I promise, Raph… I'll change. I'll try to be a better father, and a better mate for you. I don't want us to argue or fight again…"
"Leo, every family has a problem, it's natural, but… I just wanted us to understand each other more" Raph stroked Leo's hand gently. "Just tell me if you have anything bothers you, I'll try my best to help"
Leo stared at his mate lovingly. "What did I do to have such wonderful mate like you..." Leo whispered softly, making Raph grinned. The hot head ducked his head down and pressed his lips against Leo's, kissing him passionately. Leo lifted his hand to caress Raph's cheek with his thumb. They separated, resting their foreheads against each other's. Their nose brushed a little. "I love you so much. I couldn't imagine my life without you"
"You and your dorkiness…" Raph teased. "I love you too"
Leo answered with a smile. Raph sat up again, still wanting to look after Leo.
Soon, some thoughts hit Leo… his babies. Leo looked around the room, no one was in his sight. His theory was that his family was taking care of his babies while he was out cold. He wanted to see his babies so bad, and do what he had promised himself. Leo tried to get up, but his injuries caused pain through his body. "Kids…"
"They're fine now. Everyone is taking care of them" Raph pushed Leo back on the couch, but Leo assured Raph that he will be okay. He slowly sat up, trying to bear the pain, he placed his feet on the floor as Raph got up to sit beside him, supporting him with his hands.
"I-I wanna see them…" Leo grumbled slowly. Raph watched Leo in surprise, smiling a little. The sight of Leo enthusiastically wanting to take care of his babies was so cute to Raph. He knew Leo was nervous about taking care of his babies, but he will do his best to help.
The hot head chuckled a little. "I'll get them for you"
Just in time when Raph stood up, Splinter walked in the living room with the others, the kids were with them too.
"Ah, Leonardo, you are awake" Splinter smiled. "It is good that you are alright, my son. We are worried"
"I'm fine now, sensei" Leo smiled back.
"Hey Leo~ someone wants to see you!" Mikey said in a singing voice, holding up cheerful Maggie while Karai was holding Petro.
"I think they were worried about their papa, they wouldn't sleep!" She said, tickling her nephew's belly, making him giggle.
Leo smiled, knowing that his babies were safe and sound again, but soon his smile faded as anxious overwhelmed him again. Will I be able to be a better father for them? Now he has a chance to improve himself, but he was afraid that his babies would cry again if he holds them. As his thoughts ran, he felt Raph's hand on his shoulder, encouraging him. His mate nodded his head to the kids. "Try holding them, Leo"
"I-I don't know… If I can… I…" His words died down in his mouth, he gulped worriedly. Leo's blue eyes were now glum with anxious, they fixed at the floor blankly. The others went silent when he saw the leader's reaction, but then, a little voice was heard in the quiet room. Leo's eyes widened when he heard Maggie's voice. What surprised him most was what his daughter said; it made his heart swelled with joy.
"Papa…"
The sight made his eyes watery with happiness. Maggie was giggling and wriggling in Mikey's grip, her small hands reaching towards Leo. Those golden eyes fixed at Leo as she smiled widely.
Leo ignored his pain and slowly got up from the couch. He limped to his smiling daughter, supporting himself on the good leg. Mikey heartily handed Maggie to Leo's awaiting arms. The leader's expression showed happiness as he held his daughter close to his face, grinning widely.
"Did you just call me papa…?" Leo whispered proudly as tears of joy fell from his smiling eyes. His daughter reached up and touched her father's face curiously. She rested her golden gaze at her father's sapphire one and squealed
"Papa!"
"Oh, my sweet baby girl!" Leo exclaimed and held his daughter up in the air, making her squealed with joy. He lowered Maggie down and raining big kisses all over her face. Leo then hugged his daughter close to his chest, a smile never left his face. For the first time, he could hug his sweet daughter without worrying that she will cry.
Maggie studied her father closely, getting use to the unfamiliar yet warming embrace. She saw her father's blue orbs staring at her. Deep inside her mind, she could remember those sapphire orbs very well, it just that those eyes never contained so much love like this before. It made her feel safe.
Today was one of the best days in Leo's life, but there's more surprise for Leo today.
"ba…ba" Another small voice was heard from his side. Leo snapped his head suddenly to see his son smiling innocently at him.
"Oh Petro" Leo walked to his son as Karai held up Petro for Leo. The leader scooped his son with his other arm and kissed his giggling son proudly. "I'm so proud of you, my son. I love you both so much"
Everyone watched Leo cuddling with his babies for the first time in a very long time. Finally, Leo learned how to raise his babies with his heart. Raph smiled proudly at his mate.
"Hey kids… try to say 'daddy'" Leo said to his babies as he walked to sit beside Raph. The red-banded turtle watched his babies with hopeful eyes. Leo repeated the word to his babies again, saying each word slowly. "Dad-dy"
Both kids had a confusing face at first, but when Leo spoke again and again, they began to understand. Maggie tried to speak first. "Da-die?"
Petro, with a thumb in his mouth slowly said "Da-da"
Everyone chuckled happily at the little turtles. Petro and Maggie also giggled happily.
"That's my kids…" Raph smiled proudly, wrapping his arms around both Leo and his kids, trying to hide his tears.
Author's note
Now we're at chapter 29! Sadly, the next chapter will be the last one. I promise you that it will be a long chapter.
I'm also working on new stories. I wanna know which one you are most interest with…
1. A tcest Leo and Raph story in an AU. A fantasy AU where they live in the 1800 period. Leo is a prince charming and Raph is a pirate thief. How will they fall in love when they are so much different? What caused them to fall in love? I was inspired by a story on Wattpad.
2. A Frozen Fever parody one-shot. Brotherly story. It's Raph's birthday, and Leo wanted to have the best day for his little brother. Right, they will be singing! XD
3. Another brotherly story, but this one will have multiple chapters. Raph, Donnie, and Mikey got turned into baby turtles, and Leo must be taking care of them while Splinter wasn't home. Leo and Raph centric.
I already work on the first two, but I haven't started the third one yet, just an idea. As you can see, they are all about Leo and Raph. I love these two so much! What do you think?
Wakizashi Warrior: Yup! I love dramas! (Oh, you changed your account name? nice XD)
Guest: Yeah… but don't worry, I have new stories waiting to be published ^ ^
Yukio87: I have a lot of homework to do, but I'll try to update.
