Donatello watched the computer do its magic, but he couldn't help but wonder something. Was his brother losing his touch? He came home that night and talked about the thief that got away. But from what Leonardo told him, the thief didn't sound like a master criminal. He was worried, but didn't want to ask him about it in front of Raphael, and Michaelangelo. So he sat there listening to his computer hum, lost in his thoughts, he jumped when he felt a hand on his shoulder, actually it was more like a paw.
"What troubles you my son?" Splinter with so much sincerity in his voice. His voice is what really made Donatello love his sensei. When he talked to you, you feel as if nothing else mattered to him but, what's on YOUR mind.
"Oh, its nothing." Donatello said trying to avoid eyes. He reached for his cherry coke and took a sip.
"My son, I fear on what you keep inside. If you can tell me who can you tell?" Splinter caught Donatello's gaze.
"It's just Leo" he looked around for his other two brothers but only to see Leonardo on the couch. The others must have went to get the pizza. "I think he is losing it, or at least he isn't feeling good. I mean this was just a simply thief! He could have caught this guy! I just don't understand."
"Hmm" Splinter seemed in deep thought. Then he looked back up into Don's eyes. "We must get to the bottom of this." Another long pause, "come."
Donatello followed his sensei to the couch. Leonardo kept staring off into space. Unaware of their presents again weird, Don thought.
Splinter didn't say anything as he walk up to his eldest son. He stood silently until the turtle noticed them standing beside the couch.
"Oh hey! Umm… anything Don?" Leonardo asked. Don nodded no. Then Leonardo's attention turned to his teacher. He could see he had something on his mind. "What's the matter Sensei?" He asked standing up.
"My son, Donatello thinks something is troubling you?" Splinter asked using his walking stick to point to Donatello. Leonardo turned to face his brother.
"I uh," Donatello felt really uncomfortable he rubbed the back of his neck. "I just think something has to be wrong. I mean that you could have caught that guy, no problem. But what you told me it just… it just doesn't fit, that's all." Donatello looked at his brother. He always looked up to Leonardo, he was strong as he was wise. And it killed to tell him that he thought that he messed up.
"Leonardo?" Splinter asked clearly worried.
"You guys weren't there, they way…Fast…I… I don't know." Leonardo turned around frustrated at himself, he could have caught her.
"Leonardo you must learn from this experience. You may met him…"
"HER! It was a girl!" Leo said interrupting his Master. "I was beat by a women!" Leonardo felt fire, angry. He punched the wall. "I should didn't have my head in the fight. So she escaped! Right through my figure's! Ahg!" He turned to his master, and knelt. "I won't disappoint you again, sensei." He bowed his head.
Splinter looked at Donatello and motioned for him to leave him with his son. Donatello left, shocked he never seen his brother this way before.
"My Son," Splinter placed his paw on his sons head. "You have just learned a very important lesson. Your head must be in the right place. Or your enemy will use that against you. A ninja fights with his hole mind."
"I know, I... just" Leonardo had one excuse but he was ashamed of it. He saw his enemy attractive. But Splinter felt it.
"You must clear your mind of beauty, it is only skin deep. You are no longer a child. You are in a difficult stage. You must keep your head. I know its hard but sexual desire will make you lose a battle faster then losing your weapons."
"Thank you Sensei. I will not disappoint you again." Leonardo said standing up.
"Beware of your enemy, women are the best deceivers. You should never be alone with a female enemy. You can't lose your head while your brothers are there." With that Splinter walked to the kitchen.
"LEO! I found you a match and you better come and see this!" Donatello yells from his computer chair.