Leo woke up a few hours later and saw that Donnie was sitting on a chair by his bedside. "Donnie?" Leo said, praying his brother wasn't a figment of his imagination.

"Hey, Leo," Donnie said softly.

"Am I… Is he?" Leo said in panic, his eyes wide.

"It's just me, Leo. You're safe, okay? I hooked you up to a drip. It's just a precaution, because you were extremely weak when me and Mikey found you and you need to rest for a few days to regain your strength."

Leo sank back against the pillows and sighed in relief. "How did you find me?"

"We were searching the tunnels when we saw Raph exit one and leave. He was muttering shit about 'his mate, Leo' and 'I've finally killed that bitch Karai'. I thought that was strange and when we were sure he was gone, we went down the tunnel and found you. And not a minute too soon. Leo, I…" Don looked embarrassed and said, "Being the family doc, I had to examine you for any injuries and I found…Leo, I know this is going to be uncomfortable, but we need to discuss it. I discovered numerous bruises and bites and evidence that you've been sexually active. Were you and Raph intimate? Are you dating? I would be surprised if you were. I always thought you and Raph were straight, but if you've found love together and are happy, I'd be glad for you. I don't know how Mikey will feel about it though."

Leo squeezed his eyes shut and said in a broken voice, "It wasn't love and it was unwanted."

Donnie's eyes flew wide and he said, "Are you telling me that Raph raped you, Leo? He loves us and would never willingly hurt any of us. And what did he mean about Karai?"

Leo opened his eyes and said, "He thought that she was an obstacle to our love and kidnapped and decapitated her with his sai, Donnie. In front of me. Then he impaled her head on a stick and placed it by the bed. I was bound to it and had been from the first day."

"Raph killed Karai? He hates her, but I never thought," Don said in astonishment. "I know Raph has anger issues, but he wouldn't do something so despicable and hurt us, especially you. Despite your epic fights, he adores you, Leo, and lives for your praise. He tries hard to hide it, but I see him puff up his plastron in pride and smile when that happens. You're his hero. It doesn't make sense, unless he always had those feelings and something triggered him to act on them. Any theories?"

"He's an animal, Donnie! He repeatedly raped me and marked me by biting, telling me I was his mate and he wanted my babies!" Leo wept. "Donnie, he was brutal. It was like being with a monster! I don't want to talk about any damn theories. I want to crawl under a rock and die! And you just want to play scientist and talk theories." Leo hiccupped, tears streaming down his face, and said, "I need comfort. Not a scientist, Donnie. I've been through unimaginable hell and worse could follow."

"I'm sorry, Leo," Donnie said and gently folded him into a hug.

Leo sobbed onto his shoulder. The genius hadn't seen his brother cry in years, so it must have been extremely traumatic. Leo would need extensive support mentally and emotionally and he'd try, so that Leo could heal, but he did need to talk about Raphael as well. Whatever the emerald skinned turtle had done, he was still their brother and if something had caused him to be so animalistic, he had to find out what and cure him. Maybe Leo and Raphael could then heal their now even more strained relationship.

"Leo, I'm here for you bro," Donnie said and gently pulled away. "I'm sorry. I'm so used to being a doctor and clinical that I forget to tune into my emotions. I love you and you can talk to me."

"He told me that I was intersex," Leo blurted out, fresh tears filling his eyes. "And that I could have his babies and that he was very much looking forward to them. I don't want those living reminders of the hell I went through. I want if that happens, an abortion or whatever. I can't do it, Donnie. I just can't!"

"Sh, Leo. It might not happen, so let's try to be calm and be positive."

"Promise me if that happens, you'll help me," Leo pleaded. Seeing his big brother so vulnerable broke Donnie's heart and he nodded. "Raphael wouldn't want them either if he knew they were created out of rape and if there aren't babies, it would be easier for me to heal and for him. Because…" Leo paused and then added, "I'm conflicted, Donnie. I hate Raphael, because of what he did. Treating me like his mate instead of his big brother and making me feel violated and filthy."

"That's understandable, but you still love him, because he's your brother."

"Yes. I understand his behavior was caused by drugs, but still. I'm scared of him and yet I want to protect him too. He was also a victim in this and he'll be disgusted with himself once he learns the truth. He won't be able to forgive himself."

"What drugs?"

"I don't know, but he must have been injected with drugs, because he's never acted like that to me before. It was only ever strictly fraternal and he was animalistic, beastly, savage and territorial, rutting me like an animal. It was like he was giving in to his primal urges and that's all he could think about. And then he kept professing his love for me. How can you love someone if you rape them?"

"You can't, but perhaps you're right, Leo. It sounds like he's been injected with a mixture of drugs to reduce him to his primal urges and to fall in love with you. Probably one of our enemy's sick plans. Maybe Shredder. Smacks of him. A twisted plot to keep us focused on things down here, so that we won't interfere with his scheming. Bastard. I'd like to wring his neck!" Donnie said furiously, his hazel eyes flashing.

"You can't bring him here, Donnie!" Leo screamed in panic, his eyes wide. "You have no idea how insane he is. He'll hurt me and… Donnie, don't do it!"

"Raph won't hurt you, Leo. I swear. Mikey and I will protect you."

"You can't. He's immensely strong and he'll hurt you too. You have to leave him where he is. I can't face him. Donnie, please," Leo said hysterically.

"Leo, he's still our brother whatever he's done and if he's been drugged, I have to cure him. I understand your reservations, but nothing further will happen to you. Me and Mikey will ensure no harm befalls you. Raphael will be contained. We'll look for him, drug him and then tie him down in his bed until I've found a cure."

"It won't work. He'll be so fuelled with rage that he'll break his bonds and he'll come after me!" Leo shrieked.

"Leo, I swear that won't happen. Do you trust me?"

"Yes, but…"

"Have I ever let you down before?"

"No."

"Then trust me. I will cure Raph."

"And then what, Donnie? How are you going to fix what happened?" Leo yelled. "I do love him and while I know it was due to the drugs, it's still rape. I can't be around him. I'm not sure I ever can or can trust him again. Raph won't understand that and it'll break his heart. He might do something drastic and…"

"Raphael won't come near you until you're ready, Leo, and as for Raph's actions, we'll do our best to ensure he doesn't do anything foolish. But we can't allow Raph to live like an animal for the rest of his life. He's our brother and he deserves to be home with us. I'm sorry, Leo, but…He's my brother too and I can't abandon him."

Leo muttered, "Fine, but keep him away from me and stay with me right now, Donnie. Please. I don't want to be alone."

Donnie sat down beside him and took his hand, lovingly squeezing it. Leo shivered, his heart pounding, his insides churning and thought, I can't face Raph ever again. I just can't. I don't think we can ever get past this. How can we? And the shame of it is unbearable, like a dagger in my plastron. Our bond as brothers is shattered forever.

A/N Thanks to all following and reviewing. Will Donnie and Mikey capture Raph?