Almost a month later, Venus watched Leo with silent fuming. He had barely bat an eye about going on with life without Raph, and he didn't even seem to care that Raph was gone. Venus was pretty mad at him about that, not understanding why he wasn't grieving. She had thought that it was just that Leo didn't want to think about it, and she could understand, but it still was weird. She noticed that she was beginning to stop talking to Leo, and didn't really like being left alone with him.
She knew that was leaving a strain on the rest of the family, but didn't really care. Leo didn't seem to care about the family, so she wouldn't either. Venus then turned and walked into the other room, determined to not care about Leo right now. Leo watched Venus go and sighed. He knew that she was mad at him about something, but had no idea what it was.
He decided that he didn't really want to know, and knew that when she was ready to tell him, that she would. Leo then shook his head, and stood up. He was sick of waiting for Venus to tell him what was wrong. He was going to find out now, or else. He squared his shoulders and walked to where Venus was. "Venus, tell me what's wrong, why aren't you talking to me." Venus just stared at him, and then turned away. "Find out yourself, I'm sick of doing all the work for you, Leonardo."

With that, she marched away, leaving Leo staring at her in shock. Leo sighed and moved back to his room, wondering when he'd find out about what was bothering her. Almost a week later, Leo heard Venus singing something in her room. He softly walked over to her door, to find out what she was singing. He heard in her beautiful voice, the answer to all of the questions he had about why she was mad.

If I had

Just one

Tear rolling down your cheek

Maybe I could cope

Maybe I'd get some sleep.

If I had just one moment at your expense

Maybe all my misery would be well spent.

Could you cry a little?

Lie just a little

Pretend that you're feeling a little more pain.

I gave, now i'm wanting something in return

So cry just a little for me.

If your love could be caged

Honey, I would hold the key.

And conceal it underneath

That pile of lies you handed me.

And you'd hunt and those lies

They'd be all you'd ever find.

And that'd be all you'd have to know

For me to be fine.

And you'd cry a little

You'd die just a little

And baby I would feel just a little less pain.

I gave now from wanting

Something in return

So cry just a little for me.

Give it up baby

I hear you're doin' fine.

Nothing's gonna save me

I see it in your eyes.

Some kind of heartache

Honey give it a try.

I don't want pity,

I just want what is mine