Hey guys so the final chapter has arrived:( I have loved this story so much and the feels... WOW. So please let me know how you felt about it , it means so much to hear from you guys and inspired me for the next portion of my writing!:) Please enjoy and thank you for your love and support on this story:)

It had been about a month since Leo had woke up and he was well on his way to recovery, he had finally learnt how to sit up without the help of his brothers and was getting stronger every single day. To his siblings this was a major achievement considering they were close to being a family of three. However for Leo it wasn't enough. He wanted to be up and ready to fight crime again and train with his brothers. Raph came in to the room and gave Donny the nod. It was a shift change for them. Been as Leo couldn't be left alone for more than an hour they tended to swap shifts so that Donny could rest. He had trained Raph on what to do for Leo, medication he needed and how to insert it and how to deal with most scenarios should something go wrong. Mikey wasn't up for looking after Leo, he was still distancing himself fearing the worst of his big bro.

"Up and eager I see?" Raph opened the needle draw seeing it was time for Leo's lunch time injection.
"HA yeah always eager me, seeing the same four walls and metal bed day in and day out." Leo's sarcasm made Raph giggle a little. One minute they feared loosing him, next Leo is back and sulking about a metal bed. If only he had been there the night they said their goodbyes...

"What is so funny Raphael?" Leo questioned his brother not realising he had made such a funny joke.
"If you had of been here when we feared the worst, when we said goodbye to you. You wouldn't be moaning about a stupid metal bed and being in the same room. I know you're stuck and you want to be moving and back to fearless leader Leonardo. But you're alive.. appreciate it because I sure as hell do! Now sit up straight its time for your morphine." He tapped the needle and placed it into Leo's skin. Raph flash backed and remembered when at first Leo would scream and shout about the thought of a needle. And yet now, it was almost normal to him he felt sad at the thought his brother was almost numb to needles and pain now.

"You said goodbye?" Leo choked up a little at the thought that his brothers had actually said it... and he missed it. The whole time he figured he could hear them maybe he didn't? Maybe at times he actually did shut off and was almost dead to the world. He did not remember them ever saying goodbye. That would of hurt him beyond.
"Yeah we said goodbyes. Because Donny came and told us you had hours to live. And by that point if you didn't wake up, we would no longer have you, granted a few hours after you awoke. But we had prepared for the worst outcome." Raph turned away trying not to show Leo how upset he was recalling that night in his mind.

FLASHBACK

"Guys its time. I'm sorry but I cant see Leo making it through tonight... I just cant." Donny took off his rubber gloves and sat amongst his tired and emotional brothers. Mikey stood up.

"Id like to go first." Donny and Raph nodded, sort of pleased that Mikey was even able to go into Leo's room he had become so distant recently. As he walked in and closed the door Raph burrowed his head into his hands unsure of what to feel.

Mikey looked at his brother lying there, cold and well lifeless. This was it.. he sat beside him and held his hand, closing his eyes he began.

"Hey bro, its me Mikey. I don't really know what to say, I guess I figured I wouldn't be saying this. You've always been the most sensible and caring of us all. In my mind you would of been beside me. You looked after me so well Leo. I know I can be a pain, a distraction and sometimes im really just in your way. But you never made me feel like a burden, only like I could be someone you know? I could be a hero even if I felt like a villain. If I take anything away from being your bro I take the lessons you taught me. Be brave, be bold and be a damn right bad-ass. So thank you Leo you didn't deserve this... I'll always love you. See you on the other side."
Mikey contained himself and got up, walked out slowly closing the door behind him. He sat beside Raph who hugged him tight. Donny nodded and walked to the door. He wanted to go next and be at peace with his goodbye. So he like Mikey he held Leo's hand and began his speech.

"Hey Leo its me Donny. I'm sure you know that my voice must be on replay in your head with how much ive been here. I tried to look after you honestly I did but I wont blame you if you decide to let go. But I know we didn't let you down you just didn't deserve this. If I could swap I would. You should be here to watch us grow and annoy you like we always do. We took advantage of you really we did. Thank you for being the best big brother. We will wield a sword in your honour and a bow in your spirit. I am forever grateful to be your sibling and will carry it through life with me. Love you bro, thank you." Donny shook himself to reality and wiped away his tears. Leaving the room he could see his brothers comforting each other as Raphael got up and made his way to Leo. The final goodbye he would hear.

"Well, bet you never thought tough old Raph would be the last beside you hey? We've had our differences but let me just say. It was an honour to be lead by you and a privilege to call you my brother. Sure I was a hot headed disaster but you put me on a course that kept me sane, happy and not a bad guy. Without you I cant think where I would be... or where I'll go. But one thing is for sure. I will look after us for you I promise. I will always carry your honour and discipline with me and I will be a better turtle for you. Know that I will not let you go and I will make you so proud. If I could die for you I would. But god choose your path no matter how wrong he was... I will cherish and love you always. Goodnight bro. I will see you soon I am sure."
Raph could barely hold himself together as he left Leo's side. The three brothers hugging together, crying. It was something Leo would have never imagined he would see...

Flashback over

Raph knew Leo would never know what was said to him he couldn't recall it however maybe that was for the best. Though he, Donny and Mikey knew and would forever know what was said and how they felt that night. To carry that on into their lives was a memory they would never let go of. One moment can change your life forever and one change can make you grateful you're alive. To have Leo back was something they never thought possible. But brothers will always stand by each other no matter what.
In the words of Master Splinter 'As long as you keep the team unified, you will succeed.'