The evening was dark, bitterly cold and the gray sky threatened rain, but that didn't deter the two people, who stood on the roof top. They had important matters to discuss and nothing would deter them from that.
"You said you wanted to talk, Michelangelo," Lotus said.
"Yes. I know you and Leo called it quits and it was rather sudden, wasn't it? Everything was going well and you were supposed to marry in the next few months."
"That's right. Leonardo said that his feelings had changed, but I suspect he secretly cheated. I don't know why. I did everything I could to ensure he was happy. Was it with that Alopex?"
"Something's changed all right. Leo's bedding Raphael."
"What?" Lotus said in astonishment. "Leo's not gay."
"Shows what you know, dudette," Mikey said sarcastically. "Leo and I fucked one another, while you guys were together," Mikey lied. "Guess he didn't tell you. Now he's screwing Raph. That's been going on for two weeks now. I wasn't going to say anything, because I didn't want to cause trouble, but you had to know the truth about Leo and who he really is. You deserve that, as much as it hurts, so you can move on and find someone better suited for you. Raph knew Leo was taken, but he didn't care. All that matters is what Raphael wants. That's the way it's always been and he'll stop at nothing to get it. Anyway, now you know the truth. Leo's gay. He has to be, because he fucked two guys. He played you and me, Lotus. I didn't know he was with you, when we were together. He told me the morning after. How could he do that and make me believe we had a future together, when he was with someone else? I was just a fucking toy and you…You meant nothing to him either. He couldn't even be with honest with you. That's how much he valued you. He's nothing but a gay wanker!"
"How dare he make a fool of me!" Lotus raged, her brown eyes flashing. "I gave him, my heart, my soul, everything I had! He's a dishonorable bastard."
"Yep. Wouldn't you like to get your revenge on him and Raphael? I love my brothers, but I think they deserve punishment and I know just how. It's the ultimate, but it'll teach them a lesson, so they know they know they can't mess with peoples' feelings and treat them like shit!"
"What did you have in mind?"
"Our greatest nemesis is the Shredder. I was thinking of drugging my brothers and handing them over to the Shredder. Look, I know we'll both never have Leo, but at least we'll have our vengeance, dudette. Isn't that good? It's not forever and is just until I think they've been punished enough. Then I'll tell my family where they are and we'll rescue them."
"I don't know. I'm mad at him, but giving him to that vile monster's taking things a bit far. You know what? I'm going to walk away. He can have Raphael if he wants. I won't contest it. I deserve better than that and I'll find someone, who wants me, loves me and who knows the true meaning about honor."
"So you're just going to let Leo and Raphael get away with it? I thought for sure you'd want them to pay. They made a fool out of you. Have you forgotten?"
"I haven't, but Leo's made his bed and he can lie in it. I'm done. Michelangelo, I'm a strong believer in karma. The universe will ensure they get what they deserve, but vengeance is petty and it doesn't make a wrong right or make one feel better. I should know. I had a boyfriend before Leonardo and he cheated. I went ballistic and told everyone I met about it, but badmouthing him didn't really make me feel better. No. What did was finding Leonardo and having a new happy relationship. Anyway, I managed to move on from that first boyfriend and while it's going to be hard adapting to life without Leonardo, I know I can eventually move on and will find love again. You should leave them be and should look for a new lover when you're ready. I also don't really want anything bad to happen to Leonardo. I still love him. I suppose I always will and if I eventually find love and happiness, I hope Leonardo does too, even if it's with Raphael. Raphael also deserves love. I should go. It's late. Michelangelo, please listen to me. We've been wronged, but nothing good comes of vengeance and at the end of the day, Leonardo and Raphael are still your family. You need them and they need you. Let it go and forgive them when you're ready."
"I suppose you're right, dudette. I was just so pissed. I'm going to try to let it go," Mikey lied. "I just wanted you to know the truth, so that you didn't spend your life wondering if you'd done anything wrong."
"Thanks. Don't lose heart, Michelangelo. Love will happen when you least expect it, okay," Lotus said, turning her back, so that he didn't see the tears pricking her eyes. She was devastated and while she'd managed to conceal her emotions throughout their conversation, she couldn't now. "Don't ever give up on love."
Lotus walked away.
I fucking won't forgive them and if Lotus doesn't want to help me, I'll do it on my own, Mikey thought. He placed another call and thought, this'll really show them!
XXXX
Raphael was sound asleep, when his cell rang. He woke, grabbed it from the bedside table and said, "Hi?"
"It's Lotus Blossom, Raphael. I was unable to reach Leonardo on his phone. Is he there?" She had all of the brother's phone numbers.
"Um, he's sleepin'."
"I'm well aware he's with you. Michelangelo told me. Don't be cross with him. He at least had the balls to tell me the truth why I was dumped out of the blue. I want to talk to Leonardo."
"Don't yell at him. We didn't do nothin'….."
"Raphael, I'm not calling to fight. Let me talk to your brother!"
"Fine," Raphael said. He nudged Leo and said, "Wake up, Fearless. Lotus wants ta talk ta ya."
Leo stirred, took the phone and said, "Lotus?"
"I know why you ditched me, Leonardo. Michelangelo told me about your fling with him and that you broke up with me, because you're with Raphael and have been for the last two weeks."
"What? Lotus, I…."
"Don't scold Michelangelo. I'm glad he told me, so that I know the truth. I'm hurt, but I…I don't wish you ill. I hope you're happy and I'm sorry I wasn't the one. You didn't have to lie and say your feelings had changed. You could have told the truth. All of it. It'd have been better than finding out from your brother."
"It's not like that at all. I wasn't with Raph until I broke up with you. I…."
"Stop with the lying, Leonardo. I just wanted to tell you that I'm greatly upset and it was a huge shock, but I don't hate you. I could never hate you and I loved the moments we shared. I'll treasure them forever and while I can't forgive the deception and the pain you've caused at the moment, I will someday. Good luck with Raphael. I'm sure I'll meet someone worthy of me when I least expect it. Goodbye, Leonardo."
Fucking Mikey, Leo thought angrily, as the line went dead. Bastard lied and told her I cheated with Raph, when I didn't and now she's gone forever. Fuck it. I'm going to wring Mikey's neck. Why would he do something like that? He agreed our union was a mistake. Unless he still harbors feelings for me and is jealous of Raph, which is frigging crazy, because I don't love Raph and adore Lotus! What a mess. Sensei was right. I have to be honest, tell Raph I don't love him and that I want Lotus. Then I can call her and tell her everything.
"Why did ya make excuses, Fearless?" Raphael asked, pulling Leo out of his thoughts. "Didn't ya say that it don't matter what she thinks? If she thinks we fucked when ya was an item, who cares?"
"I did say that, but…"
"But what?" Raphael demanded, his green eyes boring into Leo's.
"Raph, I need to tell you something…."
"What? That ya still want Lotus, despite what ya said? I could understand that. I ain't nothin' special and I ain't worthy of ya. I never will be. She was virtuous and untainted. Ya can tell me, Leo. It'll be hard, but I'll eventually deal," Raphael said sadly. "No one will ever me want me neither. I'm just a used piece a trash."
Raphael's words pierced Leo's heart and he was unable to utter the words he'd been about to speak.
"That wasn't what I was going to say. I told you that I'm yours and I meant it, Raph. I just felt bad her thinking I cheated when I didn't, but you're right. Her opinion doesn't matter anymore. Only yours does. It's just Mikey shouldn't have poked his beak, where it didn't belong."
"Look, Lotus was like a sister and maybe Mikey thought he owed it ta her ta tell her the truth, even if it was distorted. That could be one scenario."
"Perhaps," Leo said, but he wasn't unconvinced.
"Mikey said those mean things ta me earlier. Maybe he said those things then, because he's in love with ya and he wanted ta cause trouble. It backfired, because Lotus didn't wanna listen. Is Mikey gonna be the thorn in our asses? Do ya think he'll seek vengeance on us?"
"What for, Raph?"
"I think he's jealous, because all he got with ya was one night of meaningless sex. I got love and forever with ya."
"He tried to cause trouble. It didn't work and while he might be jealous now, he'll let it go when he's ready. He doesn't bear grudges. He's not like that. Not our sweet and loveable Mikey."
"I guess yer right."
"If he tries anything again, it won't work, because I'll never leave you, my love. Not for all the mint tea in Japan."
Raphael smiled and said, "I love ya, Fearless. Now and forever. I'm so glad yer mine. I won the jackpot."
"Love you too, Raph."
Leo kissed him and thought, fucking Mikey. I'm going to kill him and I'm going to see if I can meet Lotus. I have to explain what's going on. I can't have her thinking I'm a bastard and a cheater, when all I've ever been is tender, loving and honorable.
XXXX
Mikey waited on the rooftop, bouncing from one foot to the next, as he impatiently waited for the person he'd called to show up.
"Hi," Karai said a few minutes later. "We're here."
Mikey looked up and saw her and Shredder.
"You have something to tell me, Michelangelo," Shredder said. "I hope it's not a trap and that I won't be ambushed by your brothers."
"Not at all. Something happened and I want my brother to pay for it. What better punishment than giving him to you?"
"May I ask what transpired?"
"It doesn't matter what. Do you want Raphael or not? I was going to say Leo as well, but upon reflection, I only want Raph gone. He's the problem. Not Leo."
"What use would I have for a corpse? I'm not into necrophilia."
"Raphael survived. He's a shadow of himself now, so I'm sure he'll blindly do what you want."
"You don't feel ashamed that you're betraying your family?"
"Nope. Raph deserves it. Do you want him? I intend on drugging my family with sleeping pills in their drinks tomorrow morning. I'll then carry Raph to a spot outside the lair, where I'll meet you. You can then take him and do with him what you wish."
"Hmm. I like the idea, but how do I know you won't change your mind?"
"I won't. Don't worry. Be at this place at ten tomorrow morning." Mikey told him where. "You'll have what you want and I'll have my revenge." Deal?"
"Deal," Shredder said, shaking Mikey's hand. "It'll be so much fun to fuck Raphael again. I can't wait to hear his screams. Come on, Karai. We have to fix up the dungeon a little for our guest."
The villains left.
Mikey rubbed his hands and thought gleefully, as he ran home, I know what I did was twisted, but If I can't have Leo, then Raph can't either. Lotus was wrong about vengeance. I'm already feeling better knowing that Raph will be out of the picture for good.
A/N Will Mikey's plot work or will it be found out in time?
I know Mikey's a little out of character, but love and jealousy sometimes make you do the most awful things. Even to people you supposedly love.
Thanks for all the follows and reviews.
