Note To Readers: Well, if you need a rundown on what happened so far here it is

The Turtles go on their first mission, and Leo reveals he lied about Splinter not choosing him as second in command, making Raph's hate for Leo hit the roof

Raph takes up Hun's offer, and leaves Leo for death

Hun betrays Raph, and attempts to capture the turtles, but Casey came and saved them. Raph runs away.

I chose this title because this song reminds me of the relationship between Leo and Raph, without the "falling in love, and loving each other romantically," so here it goes.

Chapter 9: Moving Mountains

April woke up to the sound of van vanishing. She looked over at the only two brothers that are physically and mentally present. Donatello slept calmly, as Mickey slept against him, snoring violently. Surprising, Donny didn't find his snore troublesome. It almost seems it's more comfortable to him, having his brother against him. April looked down at Leo who moaned in pain, even in his coma. April looked over at Splinter, meditating. She then, closed her eyes and attempted to do as he did. Thoughts then began to appear. Why can't you and Raph do as Mickey and Don do? Don and Mickey are completely different, and yet they are so close. Why won't you just work it out?

It's like moving mountains with him…April's eyes snapped open and looked down and saw Leo, with a straightened face, as if meditating. I'm trying hard to wake up April. I'm trying. I'm sorry…"

"MASTER SPLINTER!!" April yelled. "I just talked to Leo! He got to me through meditating!" The turtles woke up and ran up to their fallen brother. Master Splinter just continued is meditation.

"Not interrupt and ayething," Casey butted in. "I think we should bring him in the house, you know. You guys been in a smelly van all day, you deserve a nice rest."

Casey unlocked his door. April could have made a smart remark about the farmhouse Casey lives in, but she was more worried about Leo. "Make your selves at home," he spoke. " I got food in the fridge."

April looked in the fringed at the sight of the food. " Great, we can survive of Honey Buns, 50 cent apple pies, and spoiled Milk for a while…"

" Hey, I apologize babe, " said Casey putting his hands on April's hips. " If I knew you were coming , I would have restocked…" He was interrupted with a slap across the face. " Why aren't as simple as the other chicks?!"

"Because I'm not a hoer," she yelled. "Your most likely homeless, and infected," April looked down. "And most likely, I'm not missing much…"

"Ha, don't you know," Casey laughed. " In Brooklyn, the Latinas know me as El Pene Grande!"



"Oh," April teased. " They're right. You are a big dick!"

" HEY!!" Casey yelled. " I SAVED YOUR LIFE, AND I"M A DICK?"

"YES!!" said April. " I'm taking this room. And I don't want to be bothered by you!" She slammed the door hard.

"FINE!!" Casey ran into the room across the hall, and slammed the door aswell.

"FINE!!" April yelled out her room, and slammed her door. Casey retaliated. By slamming his door aswell. They continued in a contest of door slamming.

Days Later

April climbed out the shower. The cold showers, weren't the worse things about living on the farm, she can name one thing. He wasn't worthy enough to be called a person. She put on her underwear and a pajama shirt over it. It was hot for pants, and everyone was sleep, hopefully. She wandered the halls, trying not to make the ground creek. She then turned the corner, and entered the bathroom, where Leo slept violently. He sweated hard, and moaned.

April laid her head on the side of the tub, and ran her hand in the water, sprinkling it on the turtle's body. She then tried to focus her thoughts. I miss you…

"I miss you too," said a familiar voice. " Where's Raph?"

"He hasn't come home…"she responded. " Why won't you two change?"

"Every time I wish for change, it's like the rain washes everything away… Raph is a mountain of confusions, and I try to climb it, try to help him but…"

"Leo, you never helped Raph. It seemed as if you pushed him harder, making him feel worse. I'm not saying it's your fault, but part of it is… and once you realize that, you will move that mountain you and Raph climb together…"

"Your so wise…"

" Is that my continence talking?"

"No, it's funny. I never had some one as close to me, and make me feel the way I do, when I'm with you…"

A sudden crash caused April to jump. She looked over at the window to find Raphael. She leaped up and ran for the door, but he closed and locked the door. As soon as she opened her mouth, he had covered it, and rapped his arm around her body, so she couldn't move. " Promise you won't scream?" April nodded. "Sorry, I just didn't want to wake my brothers."



"Why, because everyone knows you sold us out?" April spoke, anger in her tone. " That you attempted to kill your brother, that loves you…"

"He doesn't love me," Raph spoke. "How could he? Ever since Splinter made him our leader, all I ever did was beat him down. I love him. He's my brother. And I forced him to a position to fight back. Our rivalry will never change, but I will try to bring it to the light…"

"Only…together…" April looked over at the tub, and tears ran down her cheeks. Her heart fluttered. Leonardo gripped the end of the tub, and turned his body, and opened one eye. " Only…together can we…" Leo grunted, obviously in pain. " Can we resolve this…brother. I'm sorry… I'm sorry for everything I did Raph…"

"Sorry?! Is that all you have to say?!" Raph in anger. Raph marched over to the tub, and kneeled next to the tub. He softened his words. "You don't have anything to say at all" Raph helped his brother to his feet, and hugged his brother deeply.