A/N: hey guys! Guess who's back...back again! Ok ok I'm done. Anyway, I know I said I would update August, but I've been planning on writing the second half of this chapter for a while and the first half idea popped in my head either near the end of my vacation or on the way home and I didn't want to lose it so...here I am. Anyway thank you guys for understanding that I had to go on another hiatus. Even more good news, I'm starting to get out of the unmotivation and writer's block. However, I still might be slow on updating because one, I don't have multiple chapters written, and two I'm writing another fanfiction that's MLP related...so if you're interested go check it out. So...yea with that being said, let's get to those lovely reviewers.

NutellaSwirl: hey Mikey is pretty smart regardless he just doesn't show it a lot. Yes I figured Splinter needed to reach Donnie somehow so that conversation can happen. But keep tight you'll see what will happen with Donnie soon enough, but I'm not giving any spoilers. Also thank you I had fun during vacation. But now I'm back and ready to write!:)

Guest: I have a plan for what will happen don't worry...buuuuuttttt I'm not giving out any spoilers. Also I kinda didn't really see the movies...well I somewhat saw the first one but not the second one. As for the reboot coming out...I don't think I'm gonna watch it because just seeing it and finding out they're making Raph the leader...it just doesn't sit right with me too much. But that's just my opinion. I'll just stick with the 2003 and 2012 series.

SuperStarSykor58: yea I figured everyone would expect the visit because it's inevitable. Also you will see what happens but I'm not gonna spoiler anything. I still hope you enjoy this chapter!

Olive: (Donnie: hey hey hey...ugh...Umbra...) hey she said she wasn't against you or anything. (Donnie: ugh whatever just...ugh) also hey don't be angry at me this is the point of the story. So I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Anyway guys I hope you enjoy this chapter and please don't kill me by the end of it...please I promise I have an actual plan. So...yea I'm glad to be back and yea! Have fun!:)

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Raph's P.O.V.

It was near night and I know Leo and Mikey are planning to go to Donnie's place. I know that because after storming to my room, I realized I forgot something and just happen to overhear Leo say to Mikey that they're going to Donnie's place. I can tell Leo is just as angry as I am with Donnie, but the difference is, I've learned first hand what Donnie can do.

I know Mikey won't, but Leo could act impulsive and could possibly get hurt. I'm not planning on stopping him, but he needs to know exactly what he's going up against. Sighing, I get up from my bed and left towards the main area.

There I see Leo and Mikey talking with Shinigami...and it was only her. My guess is that she's explaining where Donnie lives...or something similar to that. I stood there for a few minutes, before signing and approached them.

"Uh...hey guys."

Everyone stopped and turned to me.

"Oh...hey Raph," Leo said. "How...are you doing?"

I shrug. "It's whatever."

He sighed before looking at Shinigami.

"Thanks for the info Shini. We appreciate it."

She nods. "No problem. I better get back now. Karai and I have some plans we need to talk about."

"Alright...see ya," Leo waves.

"Bye Shini!" Mikey smiles and waves.

Shinigami waves back before leaving the lair. Once she was gone, Leo and Mikey looked at me.

"So how ya doin bro?" Mikey asked. "We haven't seen you much since your physical therapy session. Are you doing alright?"

"As alright as I'm gonna be," I sigh before looking at Leo. "I need to talk to you."

This seemed to catch Leo off guard. "Um...ok. Lead the way."

I turned around and led us into the kitchen. Mikey was staring after us as if he knew what we were gonna talk about. Once we reached the kitchen, I stood face to face with Leo.

"So...what's up? Is it something to do with your shoulder that you didn't want Mikey to know?"

I shake my head. "No it isn't. I'm just gonna get straight to the point. I overheard you and Mikey talk about going to Donnie's tonight."

He blinks at me. "Raph it...it wasn't really meant to be a secret. You knew this day was gonna come."

"Yea I know, but going to find Donnie wasn't what I was gonna talk to you about. I can't stop you and frankly I wasn't going to. I'm here to warn you."

"Warn me? What do you mean?"

"It's very obvious you want to get Donnie back for what he did to me and what he did to Mikey. Even though he stabbed Mikey by accident, he still can be unpredictable. Don't forget I was the one who fought him twice. When I fought him for the second time, he has gotten stronger and faster. The reason he got me the way he did was because he somehow managed to get to me before I even blink."

"Raph trust me, I can handle him."

I gave him a slight glare. "I don't think you can."

"What?"

I sigh. "Look Leo, you haven't been thinking straight lately. Everyone has noticed you've been wanting revenge on Donnie...especially after he injured me. You say you can handle him, but once you see him, can you keep your cool?"

"Of course I can. I've always have."

"Of course you have," I say bitterly.

He looked off guard by my tone. "W-what do you-?"

"You don't seem to understand what I'm trying to tell you!" I snapped so suddenly, he looked slightly shocked. "You're too blinded by vengeance to even think straight or even understand what I'm trying to warn you! You say you can handle yourself around Donnie?! That's bull crap! You tried going after him after I explained what happened during that fight! Mikey explained to me of how you tried running out of the lair that night after Shini told you that Donnie was the one who did that to me and tried to stop you! What I'm trying to get through to you, is that you can't let your anger take over you when you face Donnie! Don't forget he's the smart one and can take advantage or possibly manipulate you if he wanted to!"

I kept my glare at him and he just stared at me as if he was processing everything I just said. When he didn't say anything, I sighed.

"Ok look, I'm not trying to bash you on this or anything, but I'm only telling you this because I don't want you to end up like I did. I just don't want you to jump to conclusions too quickly. Promise me something Leo! You don't try to go into combat with Donnie unless he attacks you first! Promise me you will only fight for self defense and not give into your anger and vengeance!"

"Raph...I-."

"Promise!" I shouted at him.

"...I...I promise."

"Good...we don't need another me staying in the lair. So help me Leo, if I find out that you gave in, I'll come up there myself and smack you in the middle of the fight."

"Uh huh, and what about your shoulder?"

"That doesn't matter. Injured or not, I'm smacking you. Besides, I have one good shoulder don't I?"

"Eh...noted. But...aren't you gonna have a talk with Mikey?"

I nodded. "Yea...but for another reason."

"Ok...and thanks Raph. It really helped."

"No problem," I say before chuckling slightly. "You know it's funny how I'm giving you anger management advice."

"Yea...guess so."

"Alright well I'm gonna head out," I started heading out before looking back at him. "Don't forget you promised.."

He nods. "Yea yea I know...I'm gonna stay in here and think for a bit."

I nodded before walking out of the kitchen and was greeted by Mikey looking at me. After a few moments, Mikey spoke.

"So...what were you and Leo talking about?"

I sighed. "I know you guys are going to after Donnie tonight. We both know how he's been lately."

"Yea...I know."

"You've honestly been one of the calm ones aside from Splinter, Rockwell, and Mondo."

"I'm still upset about it you know."

"I'd be surprised if you weren't. Hey...can you do me a favor while you're up there with Leo...since I won't be able to do it?"

"What?"

"I made him promise that he won't attack Donnie unless it's for self defense but...I don't know...I have a feeling something can happen. If he looks like he's about to attack Donnie. I want you to stop him or calm him down."

Mikey smiles slightly. "You underestimate me sometimes. I have a plan."

"Really? Then what is it?"

Mikey looks towards the kitchen before he leans closer and tells me his plan softly to me.

"And you're sure that's gonna work?" I ask him and looked at him in question.

"I don't know...but it's worth a shot."

I sigh. "I want you two to be careful out there. You have your phone right?"

"Yup."

"Alright...call me if you guys are in trouble and I'll be up there ASAP."

"Raph, you're injured."

"Don't care."

Mikey sighs before chuckling. "Reckless and stubborn as usual I see."

"Yea yea."

We both let out a smile before Leo walked out, sighed, and looked at Mikey.

"Are you ready to go Mikey?"

"Sure am bro!" Mikey shoots up. "Let's go!"

They started to walk out and Leo glances at me.

"Take it easy Raph...and don't worry, we'll be fine."

I nodded, giving him a certain look telling him to keep his promise. I can tell he got the message when he nodded and looked at Mikey.

"Ok let's go."

Mikey nods before they disappear out of the lair. I fell on the couch and sighed. Leo, Mikey...please be careful out there.

Leo's P.O.V.

As Mikey and I went in the surface and left for the place Shini told us, all I an think about how Donnie would even react if he saw us after so long. I mean...I haven't seen him since the night he ran out after that argument. The argument mainly Raph had with him about those wristbands and how I was nearly hurt.

If it wasn't for the fact he didn't stab Mikey and badly injure Raph, I would've tried to reason with him and even apologize...but now after everything that he's done, I'm not so sure anymore. Especially since that Raph was actually dead for a minute while we tried fixing his injuries.

I took a glance at Mikey to see he was focus on where he was running. I wonder what's going through his head right now. They have been best friends since ever. Would it be awkward for him? Does he actually hate Donnie and just not show it towards everyone? Is he excited? I...just don't know. We continued running for a while, before Mikey pointed ahead.

"I think that's the building right there!"

I looked ahead and nodded. "Good eye Mikey!"

We ran until we were face to face with the building that stood in front of us. After a few moments, I looked at Mikey.

"You ready to do this?"

He grows silent, and before I could say anything else to him, he cuts me off.

"Actually...I think you should wait out here."

I looked at him shock. "Wha...what are you talking about?"

"If Donnie is really in there, I feel I should talk to him first...you know, try to get on his good side. If we both go in there, he could easily get angry without having reason to talk."

"That's absolutely insane!" I snapped at him. "Have you forgotten that he stabbed you?! What if he does that again?!"

"He stabbed me on accident and I wasn't expecting it. Out of all of us he can trust, it would be me. I promise Leo, if anything happens to me, I'll give a scream or something. When I feel Donnie is ready, I'll call you in."

I glanced at the ground and thought for a moment. It could get messy if both of us go in and knowing me, I might get blinded by rage...even though I did promise Raph, it can still happen. Besides, Mikey can take care of himself.

"Ok...fine. But if I feel something is wrong, I'm coming in!"

"Trust me bro, I can handle it."

I nodded. "Ok go...before I change my mind."

Mikey nods before turning around and running in the building. After he ran in, I'm wondering if I made the right choice. I mean...Donnie did stab him accident or not. I don't understand how Mikey doesn't hate him...I mean yes he's upset, but even after what he did to him and Raph, he doesn't hate them. I guess that's just Mikey...never really wants any conflict. He still sees Donnie as being misunderstood no matter what we all say to him.

Now Raph...his conversation with me before we left...that kinda caught me off guard. I know Raph hates Donnie as I did. So when he was having that conversation about not fighting him...I thought knowing him, he would tell me to kick his butt or something. Maybe that's what he would have told me if he didn't fight him on that night. I get he doesn't want me to get hurt like he and Mikey did, but still. How badly did Donnie shake up Raph that night? I don't want to know.

I don't know how long I was lost in thought before something snapped out of my thoughts. It was the sound of glass breaking and I looked up to see it was coming from a window on the 3rd floor. My eyes widen at this.

"Mikey!" I mumbled.

Next thing I know, I'm sprinting through the front door...hoping Mikey is alright.