Disclaimer: sighs how many times must I repeat in saying this tragic, tragic thing? I do not own TMNT and probably never will. sighs again and walks off utterly disappointed
A/N: I'm BA-ACK. Hi all did you miss me?hears cricket sounds ok, well then heres the story. Real sorry about the lateness of this update and all, but around this time finals start up for me and so well you know…Who else out there really dislikes finals weeks? Anyways, THANKS SOOOOOOOO MUCH to all of you who took the time to read this story, that always means a lot to me and is just like getting a present. Starts singing "All I want for Christmas is reviews…" yeah lame I know, but I hope that this chapter makes up for it and adds a little holiday cheer (as long as some suspense, no not really. In this chapter at least) to everyone's day. Merry (early) Christmas. Please, please, please oh please review dear friends. And finally after all this pointless and annoying dribble here's the story.
This story is dedicated to Beth Hart and her love of Leonardo.
Leo and Beth both felt their faces go into a crimson flurry as Raph stepped completely out of the shadows. His gaze never wavering and neither did his smug expression. That only seemed to widen as he got closer. Trying to prevent what could be a very repeating and embarrassing out come for both Beth and himself, Leo spoke up.
"Raph, shouldn't you be off on patrol right now?"
"Why's that Leo? You wanna make sure no ones around to watch ya play tonsil hockey with this hot chick?" He smiled evily before adding "So who's winning anyway?"
"RAPH!" Leo half yelled "Look she just got hurt is all. For some reason the Foot were after her and…"
"You just happened to be in that part of town?" he chuckled "I was wondering where you'd been sneaking off to for the past month."
"You've been watching me for a month?" Beth suddenly asked both flattered and slightly disturbed
"Not helping." Leo replied with a small forced and nervous smile never taking his eyes off his hotheaded brother, when the realization struck him that Mikey wasn't ever going to let him live this down once Raph, who undoubtedly would, told him about it.
"Sorry."
"Anyway, she was ambushed and got hurt so…Why am I even explaining this to you Raphael?" Leo asked a little shocked and more than embarrassed that he had actually taken the time to stand here and try to explain to his brother. Looking down a gasp caught in his throat as he saw how large that bruise was now. "We'll talk about this later Raph, and that's IF and only IF both Beth and I agree to."
The red masked turtle looked as if he had something to add, but a glare from Beth sent him the message he'd better keep quiet for awhile. Raph merely nodded as they kept making their way towards the Lair. The smile though would be there for awhile. After all it wasn't every day you'd catch Leo in a make-out session some beautiful girl. He just wondered how long he and Mikey could make this torture last for poor Leo.
Leo's thoughts, however were else where. Most on Beth and how stupid he'd been for just standing there like an idiot, while her head was probably ringing; another was on what the heck had the Foot wanted. The last one though was probably the most frightening one not one thing at that moment could've freaked Leo out more than if they got home and after hearing what Raph saw, Splinter said those infamous fatherly words "My son, we need to have a talk." and not just a talk, but the talk. Once when he was eleven was enough of that discussion with his father for a lifetime.
Everything looked peaceful as they entered the Lair. With any hope Don wouldn't be busy and Mikey would.
"So…how many brothers do you have anyway?" Beth asked pulling Leo out of his thoughts
"Three. There's Mikey, Don and you've already met Raphael." He said stressing his brother's full name as he made his way to Don's lab. Walking in they saw the purple clad turtle sitting at his work bench, hundreds of papers, a glowing computer screen, and science books on things even Leatherhead had a hard time understanding now and again were all nestled around him.
"Hey Leo, what's up…" he paused looking up from his work to take in the scene "Leo?"
"Hi, I'm Beth. Beth Hart if it matters. I got in a fight and your brother was kind enough to help me out. AH!" She started trying in an effort to help Leo, pain suddenly hitting her square in the eyes as her pain came back from the sudden brightness.
"Ooo." Don hissed as if he felt her pain "Here let me look at that." He smiled getting up helping Beth down from Leo's arms leading her over to a table. "Now, I'm going to check and see if you have a concussion o.k?"
"Got ya." Was her only slightly dazed reply
"Good. First follow my finger without moving your head and tell me if it hurts." Don instructed "Hey Leo, would you mind getting some cloths from the kitchen? A cold compress may help the swelling regardless of what it is, just a nasty bump or being a concussion." The peaceful ninja instructed
Nodding Leo left the room to get what Donny requested only to be met by a very smug Raph once again. "Well looks like you got competition bro." he snickered
"Stick it Raph." Leo said agitated he'd had enough of his brother's snide comments and knew there'd be plenty more when Mikey was around.
Pulling out the dish cloths Leo knew he had nothing to worry about. Right?
A/N: Ok short chapter I know and aren't you just so darn eager to find out what the Foot are after? I know I am! Oh wait a minute I'm writing the story. Hmmm…well if you don't know and I don't know…Oy. This can't be good. lol. Just playing with you there, I know what's coming next but ya'll just have to wait until I post the next chapter to find out. By the way once again thanks to all who reviewed this for me and a special thanks goes out to Leo Oneil who helped me a great deal by beta reading this chapter. Thanks I owe you one. Along with everybody who reviewed. So PLEEEEEEEEEEASE review!