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A/N: I do own Suki though, so don't take her please!

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Title: Anything you can do, I can do better

Plot: Sick of Raph's taunting, Leo threatens him with the option to be the leader for one day.

2:27 pm

SHING!

"Come on Raph!" Leo taunted teasingly. "That all you got?"

Raph's eyes narrowed and he thrust his left Sai at Leo's throat, only to have it blocked by Katanas. He swung again, this time at Leonardo's plastron. But the blue-clad turtle back flipped out of the way, a smile on his face. This was all fun and games, just a little contest to see who was the best. Except that for Raphael, the game was slowly drifting and anger was quickly rising.

"Come on Raph! Get him!" Suki cheered from her spot on the floor. She sat against a wall in the dojo next to Mikey while Don stood leaning against his Bo staff. They'd been sitting there for about a half an hour, watching the others go back and forth. At first it was Suki fighting against Don, who was going easy on her since he was still having troubles with his shyness. Then it was Raph and Mikey, followed by Suki and Raph, next Don and Leo, and finally Leo and Raph.

Seeing the growing rage in his brothers eyes, Leo's own face grew a tad more worried itself. He however, kept his stance at a ready level. Raphael charged at his older brother then leaped into the air, his left foot out for a blowing kick. However, Leo had anticipated this and whirled around for a spin kick right to Raph's chest, which sent him flying against the wall with a thud.

"Raph!" Leo yelped and rushed to his bro's aid, afraid he'd hurt him. Donnie, Mikey, and Suki were there as well.

"You okay, bro?" Mikey asked, corking his head to the side in curiosity.

"Yeah." Raph growled as he stood. "Fine."

"You sure?" Leo asked cautiously.

"I'm fine, Leo!' Raph barked back as he turned to face his older brother, Sai's out for more of this battle.

Leo eyed the weapons, "You sure you wanna keep going?"

"Why?" Raph's eyes narrowed. "Afraid I might beat you?"

Leo smirked. "Watch it, Raph…"

"Oh whatta yah gonna do, Leo?" snarled Raphael. He was on one of his angered rages again, mainly mad at Leo for always being so perfect!

"Raph, I-"

"My sons," came the soft spoken voice of Hamato Splinter, he bowed his head to Suki a jester to show respect to a lady. Suki returned the move and listened as Splinter continued to talk. "I have heard of a sighting in the city. The Foot have attacked on innocent people."

"Don't worry sensei, we're on it!" Leo announced as he, once again, took charge. Much to Raph's dislike.

3:37 p.m.

Suki wasn't allowed to go on midnight runs or special trips like the guys were. The main reason being, that she and Mikey usually forgot their duties and ended up goofing around town or playing tricks on the other three. Not that Raph cared; he was far more interested in crackin' some sorry skulls to blow off some steam!

Sadly, so far nothing interesting had happened. But of course, the gang couldn't just go home, because, naturally, Leonardo wanted to make this as boring as possible by staying.

"Can we go yet?"

Leo sighed, "Not yet, Mikey. I wanna make sure this whole area is secured."

"It's secured, alright!" Raph snapped. "I'm outta here."

"Raph!" Leo yelled, reaching out and grabbing his brother by the shoulder. But instead of shrugging it off like he normally did, Raphael whirled around, a Sai pointed at Leo's throat. His older brother looked shocked at the threatening weapon.

"Don't tell me what tah do, Leo!" the hotheaded turtle growled warningly. "I'm sickuv you barkin' orders at us! I said I was leavin' and now I'm leavin'." He pulled back his Sai, a smirk on his face as he turned to walk off, noticing Donnie and Mikey's shocked expressions.

"Dude…" Mike muttered, his mouth hanging open at what just happened.

Donnie remained silent, which was usual for him in situations containing Raph's hot temper and Leo's determination. Leo, however, would not allow for this ending. "No Raph!" He roared, actual anger taking over him. "We need you here."

"Look, I don't give a shell if you do or not!" Returned the other fighting turtle. "I'm sickuv always bein' the lesser of you! For once I'm not gonna let some obsessive leader tell me what to do!"

"Oh what, Raph!" Leo took a threatening step forward, "You think I enjoy always being the heavy!"

Raph scoffed, folding his arms in front of his chest/plastron. "You sure act like it."

Leo narrowed his eyes, his voice creepily low and grave. "You better not have just said what I think you did."

Raph turned, his arms still folded, an amused yet pissed off look on his face. "' You sure act like it'."

"Yah know what! You want it so bad? Fine! Take it!" Leo spat.

Donnie's mouth dropped open while Mikey gapped at his two older brothers. Things were not looking so hot here. "Uh…Leo, you sure that's a good idea, bro?"

"Why not!" Leo snapped, even though it wasn't Mikey who he was angered at.

"Because he don't think I could do it." Raph switched his glare from blue to orange. "Do yah, Mike?"

"Woah, what?" Mikey backed up in defense. "I didn't say anything, dude!"

"C'mon Raph, that's not fair."

Now purple! What was this gang up on Raph day? "You too Donnie? And here I thought you were the smart one who listened tah tha rest ov us. Bullshit."

Don closed his mouth and lowered his eyes.

Leo, however, narrowed his. "Back off, Raph. You wanna be leader, fine! Be leader! I bet you couldn't even handle it for a day."

"Is that a threat I hear?" Raph asked.

Leo nodded, "You better believe it."

Next Day

4:23 p.m.

"Damn it." Donnie muttered as he leapt off one building and landed on the next. His ankle was bothering him and it hurt to land on it, but with Raph being leader of the day there was no way in hell he was allowed to stop with all the running.

Today Raph had decided to take the guys to a completely different part of town. A side where graffiti was heavy and police force seemed to be little.

"Dude, where are we?" Mikey asked, finally stopping and looking around.

"I've been wantin' tah bust this side of town fer months." Raph explained, looking over the edge of a building.

Leo looked skeptical. "I don't know Raph. This place looks-"

Raphael folded his arms and narrowed his eyes.

"-great."

Dismissing Leonardo's obvious want to leave, Raph turned back to the streets below.

"Uh, Raph."

"Not now Donnie."

"Dude, we gotta-"

"Shut it, Mike!"

"Raph!"

"WHAT!" The red clad turtle whirled around to see the other three completely surrounded by Foot Elite. "Ah crap."

"These the guys you wanted to bust, Raph?" Leo asked while dodging a strike to the head.

"Very funny, bro." Raph growled. He twirled his Sai's in his hands and charged for one of the black suited enemies.

The Foot member jumped to the side and kicked Raph's backside as he passed. Watching as the turtle stumbled, the other rush towards one of the others.

Donnie blocked what could have been jabs at his head and chest with his staff, but was having a hard time with that ankle. One ninja was enough to fight off, but another one coming his way!

"Watch it, bro!" Mikey stepped in and made to help Don.

Raph was back fighting with a group of three or so of The Foot. Anger was building up in him, which, of course, was expected. But as the three fell our favorite hot tempered turtle could only see two of his brothers. "Leo!"

Blue boy was no where to be seen. Only a clump of Foot ninjas. Raph looked slightly confused. Clump of Foot ninjas? True boiling anger filled Raph. No one shoved around one of his brothers unless it was him!

Running towards the group, satisfaction overwhelmed him at the sight of Leo still standing and fighting. Leo held his Katanas high and proudly, blocking and swinging strongly. Beads of sweat dripped down from his cheeks, determined not to lose.

Although Raphael is stubborn, and although the idea of being second best to Leo, he was coming to realization as to why Leo was the leader. Leo didn't give up. Leo stayed on task. Leo made good choices. And Leo…was perfect in every ninja way.

And at that moment, as a straying blade sliced his brother deeply in the arm, Raphael knew his place.

"AGH!" Leo yelled painfully. He clutched his upper arm. The gash went from the middle of his muscle down to the non pointy part of his elbow. He stared darts at the opposed body who'd dared to harm him, his teeth clenched together in a perfect replica of Raphael yesterday.

Raph was on the ninja in a matter of three seconds or less. Leo may have been the leader, but Raph was the true fighter. Leo was up as well, using both arms to hold up on of his swords. Across the way, Mikey and Donnie were back to back both staring at the enemies in a pissed off manor.

It wasn't long before The Foot Elite heard the ear splitting call that ordered them to return to their units. Surprised by the lack of fight, the brothers blinked around, trying to find the right thing to do. Should they follow and fight more? Or return home?

"It's your call, Raph." Leo said quietly, still holding onto his hurt arm. Mikey came over, supporting Donnie as the poor guy limped on his hurt ankle. The three knew what Raphael wanted to do, and started to prepare themselves for the long run after The Foot.

Raphael looked from brother to brother. He was still leader for that day. He and Leo still had that bet going. But who the hell cared! Big badass Raph half smiled at his family, "C'mon guys, lets go home."

The three looked up, shocked yet happy expressions on their faces. "Yah mean it!"

Raph chuckled a bit, "Yeah Mike. Let's get home."

Mikey and Don smiled and started to lead the pack back towards the sewers, both wondering how in the shell they were gonna get Donnie down the building without hurting his ankle anymore.

Raph bent down and picked up on of Leo Katanas and handed it to him. "Here."

"Thanks." Leo said, taking the weapon and putting it in its slot on the back of his shell. He expected Raph wanted to be left alone, therefore he started to walk home.

"Hey Leo!" Raph yelled as he caught up with his bro, he grinned playfully at Leo. "For the record…I kicked yer ass in the kata yesterday."

Leo smiled, keeping his gaze straight ahead. "Whatever you say, Raph."

"I did!" Raph argued.

And Leo didn't say anything more, but instead smiled. Because thankfully, things were back to normal.

THE END

A/N: I'm sorry if this one seemed shorter! I had major, MAJOR writers block, so just kinda…winged it.

Next time: The Hippy- Determined to show April that he's not just a meathead, Casey turns to non-violent ways.