TMNT: Eclipse
Chapter Nine: Dark Moon
Summary: Raphael has to make a final choice for his family, and for the rest of the world.
Pairing: Leo/Don – Raph/Mikey
Leonardo stirred, as he found himself warm, comfortable, and relaxed. It was a feeling he had never been in for a very long time. He wanted to keep his eyes closed and feel safe like this for the rest of his life, but he knew he couldn't. Shredder needed him, his brother Donny needed him.
Slowly opening his eyes he looked around the dark opened room. A small light shined off to his right telling him he was in Donny's room. The humming of the computers came to his ears then. And his eyes widened. Now knowing where he was. Their newest lair, panic suddenly rose. He wasn't supposed to be here at all. Moving to get up he got to his feet and rushed to the door. He had to get out of here or Shredder would know where the lair was. And his whole family would be in danger.
Opening the double doors to the room, he stepped out to the main lair. He froze looking at their new home. A home he never had been in, a family he hadn't called family in almost two and half years. They'd hate him, and kick him out once his family saw him moving around. The only person he wanted to see still standing was Donatello.
Moving forward still slightly dazed from what had happened he went to towards the bathroom. Or what he thought was the bathroom. Opening the door, he walked in and went to the mirror. Flipping the switch near the bathroom sink above the mirror he stood looking at his once Foot solider tattoo.
His right arm was black from the burned marks he remembered Donny doing. At that moment in time he didn't understand why Donatello was doing it, but relaxed just slightly knowing that it was no long a reminder of what he did, or being controlled.
Donny had been out in their new garage fixing the new battleshell. He thought he'd have time to work on it while Leonardo slept. Carrying some items from the garage, he went to his room. It was nice to finally feel like things were starting to fit back together with Leonardo with them. He hadn't told his other brother's this, but he did feel more at peace with him there. He was always worried and panicked about the next attack and if they were ready for it.
Walking past the bathroom, he noticed the light on, and the door opened. Shrugging at who could be in there, he walked closer. Mikey and Raph were out, and Splinter was out with April training.
His eyes went wide, seeing Leo standing there looking at his scared tattoo. Dropping his box of tools, the loud sound made even Leo jump and turn to look.
Donatello's breath stopped for what seemed like forever. He saw the look in Leonardo's face, the eyes were softer, his face was lighter, and something else just seemed different about him. Neither of them said anything just looked at each other, as if seeing each brother for the first time.
Shaking his head Donny rushed into his brother's embrace; "Oh thank god, you're awake." Donny breathed finally.
"I'm fine Donatello." Leo assured him hugging him back. He leaned into his brother's neck to smell Don. Oh how he missed the sent of car oil, and coffee. He never appreciated it like he used to until now. The year and a half being with the Shredder had given him a lot, but also tore him apart. Leo was so afraid to see Splinter, but for now was just happy to be in Don's embrace. He didn't want it to end.
Donny let the hug linger a little longer like he was, and smelled his brother. His sent of candles, and metal stood out the most. He must have worked in the forge to make new weapons while being with the Shredder, or it was something Karai and the men had to learn how to do.
"No one's here right now." Donny told him, as he pulled away for a moment to look into his face.
"Where are they?" Leo asked.
"Splinter's out with April, and Raph and Mikey are just out." Donny told him.
"I was sort of hoping to see them; I'm surprised they're not here." Leo said still leaning against his brother.
"Yeah well since you've been back we've been pretty much stuck here. This is their first time out of the lair." Donny added; as he reached down to pick up the tools he spilled onto the floor.
He went to reach for one of them, when Leo covered his hand and pulled him close into a long kiss. Donny moaned, and kissed back even harder. Normally he wasn't dominate that much, but after what happened he didn't want Leo to have all the shots. And he wondered if Leo remembered them. Releasing their kiss Don sighed; "Leo… um… I was wondering, do you remember…" He trailed off, but looked back into Leo's eyes, and sure enough he saw the guilt he felt in Leo's eyes, and watched Leonardo pull away fast.
"Sorry." Leo apologized.
"No it's okay. I know you're just fully realizing what you had done, and that to be honest it was hurtful to me. I know that you were emotional, and didn't know what to do. So you went and did it anyways. I will need some time before we go and do it again, even though I truly would love to do it with you I can't until then." Donny told him honestly and turned to kiss him quickly.
After they put all the tools into the box Leo helped carry them to his lab. Small tears welled up into his eyes knowing that it would be a while, and hated himself for raping Donny now more than ever.
Once everything had been done that Leo helped Donny fix the part for the new battle shell, after they were finished he told Donny he'd be resting for a while, knowing he needed to be alone before the others came back. Don nodded and kissed him again on the cheek and watched him walk slowly to a room Don had prepared for him a while back.
With a soft smile he whispered; "It's good to have you back." Don gathered his bag, and headed out of the lair. He still had to go to the junk yard to gather some more items for the battle shell. He knew Raphael would be upset he left without anyone, but he needed some time by himself after everything that just happened. Taking his shell cell this time he left for the evening.
End of chapter nine
P.S. sorry for the long wait on this chapter. I had to figure out how I wanted Leo to act, so I hope you all like it…??