"For once in your life will you listen to me?!" Leo was done with Raph and his childish bullshit. Their fighting had caused their father to send them on patrol together to work their issues out. Clearly he was unaware of why they were at odds. That they were fighting over Donatello and not the authority of the team.

Raph continued walking a head of him, fuming. "I aint gonna listen ta ya shit! You already got the leadership of da team, why ya gotta take Donnie!" he scuffed. He hated this. When their father sent them out to work on their relationship he knew thee fucking golden child was gonna try to work shit out. He wanted nothing more than to punch him in his perfect face.

The eldest scuffed. "You think you are better fit? That you can keep him safe? You did such a good job when you were eight, he nearly drowned! Oh and again when you were put in charge of leading the team and almost got him AND Mikey killed!" oh he could see the pure rage in his eyes. There was something satisfying about it. "Or when you were fucking around with shit in his lab and caused an explosion? Perhaps even when you took the mutagen to your room and created Slash, the very bastard that rap…"

Raph's eyes went white as he pressed Leo against the wall, sai drawn and pressing against the leaf green neck of the perfect child. "Ya lucky we are broth'as." His voice was eerily calm. It sent shivers down Leo's spine. "I aint gonna say this shit twice, so fuck'en listen ta me the first time." He pressed the sai harder against his neck. "I aint responsible for what he did! I turned on 'em the moment I found out what he did ta all of ya. So don't fucking use the R word when ya directing it at meh." He let him go, his eyes change back to their emerald color. "I also aint gonna believe he chose ya until I hear it from his lips myself."

Silver eyes narrowed darkly at him. Oh what he wanted to do to him for that. Leo may be far more skilled the Raph but when it came to brute strength, none compared. He was a worthy opponent, even for the love and affection of Donatello. Who really would have guessed that all three of them had asked him the same question? Hell Mikey wasn't even much of a thought, chance of him being selected as Donnie's mate were so slim it was near transparent. "You think you are so badass don't you? That you are on top of the fucking world well there are plenty of people who put you on your ass!"

"An' plenty who knocked ya ass off that pedestal! Donnie being one of 'em!" Raph shot back. "Ya don't appreciate 'em! You want him like some kinda status symbol! Like a…Trophy Bride or some shit." He threw his hands in the air. "God damn it Leo, this is our brotha we are talking about! Mikey was fuck'en there when he was bent over with his ass in da…" he felt sick. "Donnie deserved bett'a then what he got! We know he didn't consent to it…" He walked further down the sewer tunnel. "He was so scared when I kissed 'em. He went into a panic attack…I forced it and…the look on his face…" he didn't want to cry in front of Leo but…this was too much for him. "Could you imagine how scared he was…how terrified…"

The anger nearly drained from the eldest. Seeing Raph in a different light. He wasn't so mad at him as he was with himself. With Slash and the fact he had forcibly taken their brother. That the kind hearted turtle would possibly see him in the same light as he viewed his rapest. It only made him think of their first kiss. How rushed and forceful it had been. How at the time he could think of nothing he wanted more then to taste him. Taking what he wanted with no regards for what was best for Donnie, or what he had wanted. It filled his own heart with deep regrets. Donnie deserved the world he so cherished.

"I often dreamt of it…" Leo began, eyes avoiding Raph. "How it should have been done right." He bit his lip. "Walking in on him working…his tongue sticking out as he was deep in concentration…" he smiled. How he missed that.

"Disrupt'en 'em with a gentle caress of yer hand on his arm…" Raph joined in. It was a relief it wasn't just him having these thoughts, these dreams and desires. "He jumps slightly in yer arms, heart pounding but as soon as he sees ya he looks up at ya…"

"And smiles with a smile that goes all the way to his eyes…" That made Raph smile. "They sparkle with a look that you know was yours alone. A look that spoke far louder than any words ever could." He cooed.

"Ya hand slowly caresses his cheek and move under his chin, ensur'en he cant shy away was ya lean in, slowly to place a gentle kiss on his beak…" it was making him feel better. That even Leo could have such thoughts that were near identical to his own.

Their thoughts were distracted by the sound of running feet. No one should be down here. No one should be this close to the fucking lair. They made sure of this, made sure that anyone would be redirected elsewhere should they come close, that was miles away. Both readied their weapons, getting in position to fight whatever or whoever turned that corner. Neither was in the mood and whoever it was going to feel their unbridled fury.

Yet, they were not prepared for just who it was.

~LRDM~

Mikey was so tired of Leo and Raph's fighting, always arguing about this and that but all Mikey heard was my dick is bigger than yours. It was so irritating and immature and that was coming from him! He was grateful when their father sent them out to work shit through. Maybe they would get along, maybe they would kill each other who the hell knew. He was just grateful for the quiet in the lair…all of five minutes. The youngest never really hated the quiet. It made him uneasy and to combat that he called out to his buddy Leatherhead.

The gator was happy to come by, adoring his little friend and ready to try some of his delicious food. He was over more often given the absence of Donatello, acting as the medic for the clueless turtles. Anyone could see that the tensions were high and Donatello was like the glue that held them together. As he was arriving he could hear the arguing of the elder turtle. Ducking his head down he slipped into the lair without being seen by them, content by avoiding the conflict that was sure to erupt if they had seen him.

Mikey happily greeted his friend with a hug to his long snout and a pat on his head. The large mutant gator wagged his tail happily. "Hey big guy! It's good to see you!" he pulled back and smiled brightly at him. "Yo, come on, I have a new treat you can try! Know the spinach puffs? I tried making chocolate pizza puffs!" he set the item down before him. It was thick greasy puff with chocolate and marinara sauce oozing out of it.

"It looks very delectable my friend." He picked one up, causing the cheese to goop out. He smiled and ate it whole. Looking down at his tiny friend, whose baby blues stared up at him with hope. "Far better then I would have imagined." he ate more. Though not his favorite, it was far better then what he could scavenge in the sewers.

"At least someone appreciates it." He muttered, setting more down for him that his own family turned down.

Leatherhead tilt his head to the side. "Are they still fighting about Donatello?" he asked.

The small turtle nodded. "I saw Donnie…" he spoke lowly.

The gator stood up smiling. "This is great news! It means he is not in another dimension!" He moved so he was standing before him. "Where is Donatello? I would like to discuss many things…"

"Donnie aint here!" Mikey snapped, throwing his creation on the floor in a fit of rage. Leatherhead was taken back by this. It was rare he showed this kind of anger. "I had my chance and…and…" he looked up at his friend. Tears flowing freely down his cheeks. "It was Slash…I found Donnie and he was in some kinda cage…I was trying to get him out when I was grabbed…" he rubbed at his eyes fiercely, causing his light skin to become irritated. "He was gonna kill me I know he was…but Donnie…Donnie called him over and it's like he lost interest in me…I…I…He…." He fell to his knees crying hysterically. "I wasn't strong enough! I couldn't help Donnie and I ran off like a little worthless pussy!"

The elder mutant knelt beside his friend. It broke him to see him like this, the kind and hopeful child. "Michelangelo, you are not at fault for the action of others." He nuzzled him, trying to get him to look into his eyes. "Your brother Donatello did what he did because to him you are not a worthless pussy!" This brought eye contact. "You do not understand just how much he adores you. Late into the nights when we collaborate our knowledge and skill he talks of you as if you are the most precious thing in his life!" he didn't have the heart to tell him he spoke of April and the others as well. He wanted him to feel special.

Mikey sniffled as he wiped the tears and snot from his face. "You mean it?" his voice cracked. His baby blues shining with that hopeful look once again. "You aren't just saying that?"

"I would never dream to lie to you. You are my friend." He smiled, helping him stand up. "Your brother is a strong individual." He turned to the mess on the floor. "I am sure even he would have loved your… what were these called again?"

"Cocoazza Puffs!" he snickered. "I'll have to make them for Donnie when he gets home." He started to clean the mess. Humming softly because Donnie Adored him! He loved him best and both Leo and Raph could take their toxic masculinity and shove it so far up their ass! "Hey LH, after we clean this up do you wanna watch a new movie? I got that Deadpool one with that actor in that Shitty Green Lantern Movie."

Before the mutant could respond, Leonardo and Raphael could be heard shouting at each other as they moved quickly through the tunnels. His mood was now soured as they would no doubt cause Michelangelo's mood to drop. He was not going to let their fighting distress the already fragile nature of his friend.

"I don't care! We can worry about him later!" Leo yelled as he ran through the Lair and past Mikey to the dojo. It wasn't long before he and their father were running to the door.

"Leo what's going on?!" Mikey ran after them only to stop dead a few feet from the entrance. There he stood, staring down the bastard that had taken his brother! The fucker that had raped him in exchange for his life! "Leo stay back it's…" His eyes grew wide, noting the olive skinned bundle in his arms…covered in deep crimson.

"Donatello! My son!" Splinter ran to him. Looking him over from head to toe. He was hardly breathing. It was labored and pained. He ignored the other turtle. "Take him to the lab, on the bed!" they all moved to the area Donnie had deemed the med bay. Once he was laid down he turned to Leatherhead. "Can you help him?"

All eyes looked to the gator mutant. All hope and fear laid on him. He stepped back, unsure if he could. That was until he saw those hopeful baby blues. All it took was that fearful please from him and he nodded, pushing past the others, glaring darkly at the black skinned turtle. "I need space…everyone out." He heard arguments.

"I will not leave my mate!" Slash Growled with a deep guttural rumble.

Leo and Raph stood defensively infront of Donnie. "He aint yer's! Ya can just leave!"

"We do not allow rapest in our home!"

Slash roared! Slamming his fist against the ground. "I will not leave him! He is mine!"

Splinter hit all three with his staff. "I want all of you out, NOW!" Leo and Raph obeyed. Slash turned to him, eyes white. "You brought him here for help did you not?! Do as we say and exit the room!"

"I. Will. Not."

"I will not hesitate to kill you if I deem you a threat to the well being of my child!" The old rat hissed. "Do not take my threat lightly! How well can you protect him if you are dead?!"

Slash knew better. Master Splinter was not a force to toy with, especially when it involved his children. The massive beast looked back at his mate, currently being touched and examined by the gator. He deemed him none threatening. He was not even their species. "Fine, but I stay in the lair."

"Very well." He turned to his three sons. "He is to be treated as a guest." Before they could argue he slammed his cane down. "I will not be disobeyed! You will do as I say for the sake of your brother!" he turned to Leatherhead. "If there is anything…" he began.

"I will be sure to let you know. Donatello has much stocked up. His late nights were not used in vein." He smiled at the father. "I am sorry but I need to focus. Please close the doors."

The old rat nodded. Looking once more to his poor son as the oxygen mask was placed upon his lips and the IV was placed into his arm. He had a flash back to his wife. How his whole world came undone when they said she could not be saved. Splinter needed to make his way to the room and meditate. "You will remain quite. If I have to come out here you will all rue it!"

All of them watched him leave. Once they heard the Fusuma door close, they all looked to Slash. Rage and anger built in them as they saw him stained with their brother's blood. Yet before they could do anything he rose from his place.

"Where do you think you are going?!" Leo snapped.

"To shower, unless you like seeing me covered in his blood." He scuffed, pushing past Raph and slammed the door shut.

Raph growled and ran to his punching bag, beating the shit out of it repeatedly.

Leo sighed and took off to the Dojo, he needed to meditate.

Mikey did the only thing he could think of. "April…It's about Donnie…"

~LRDM~

So what do you all think? Tell me who you are rooting for him to end up with, I am actually curious which of the brothers, Slash or another you are rooting for to win Donnie's love? IDK how often I will update so please don't think I can keep up with a chapter a day lol.