"Who saved the world?!" Shouted Michelangelo, arms cheeringly extended over his head.

"We saved the world!" Enthusiastically, he yelled again, massive hands clapping.

"Who saved the world?!" He re-opened his eyes when no one answered. "…Guys?" Raphael smacked the back of his sibling's head, while Donatello shook his head.

"No one likes repetition, Mikey." Still, Michelangelo jumped in glee, fists pressed against his plump freckled cheeks, forgetting the cuts on his hands and legs.

"Though you gotta admit, bros." He draped his arms over both brothers, rocking them in excitement. "We totally did it." Annoyed, the red masked turtle pushed him away, but quickly smiled.

"Hate to say this. But, Mikey's right." He flexed his muscles, cockily smirking. "We were pretty awesome." Donatello rolled his cherry colored eyes, before nudging him backward. Raphael grinned after lunging forward to playfully wrestle. The youngest watched, prior to joining the fun.

Leonardo posed by the edge of the rooftop, chuckling at his brothers before turning to stare into the crowd below, a hand over the jagged lacerations on his plastron. At last, he could relax, knowing it was all finally over. The leader glanced over at the group, smiling when they were happily enjoying themselves, hugging and laughing amongst one another. A bruised Casey teasingly tugged April's ponytail, earning a glare from the purple-clad terrapin and a smack on the hand from the tired redhead. Raphael and Michelangelo continued to tussle around, almost running into Karai, who finished quietly conversing with Splinter. Leonardo gulped and looked away, when she walked over to him, lips pressed firmly together while growing tense.

"Leo." He faced her, smiling warmly once she stood closer. "Father says he's really proud of all four of you." He nodded, azure irises never leaving golden orbs after skimming across her face, catching the tiny abrasions across a cheek. She noticed, toying at an earring before continuing. "I'm also forever grateful." Karai swiftly wrapped her slim arms around him, tucking her face against the crook of his neck. He stilled in disbelief, unaware of the others watching. Managing to realize her gratitude, he returned the embrace, sighing in deep content. He soon blushed when hearing his brothers' whistles and howls. Pulling away, the kunoichi winked, leaving Leo to glance around shyly.

Leonardo noticed Splinter, who lightly bowed his head, hands tucked into his maroon robe. The leader returned the gesture, and soon the rest of the brothers followed suit. Leonardo felt proud, for himself and the clan, for finally being able to live in peace after years of fighting against the kraang, and Shredder. Karai's palm captured his attention, fingers gently stroking his cheek, lips parting as his blue gaze widened. Her hand fell, red lips pursed, and flashing a mischievous look.

The hesitant turtle's heart began to beat faster, shivers running through him, nervously licking his lips. Without thinking, he leaned forward, until lips ghosted over hers.

He squeaked once their mouths pressed together, eyes closing when feeling her kiss back while slim fingers tickled the muscles of his neck. Placing his large hands firmly on her waist, he pulled her closer, ignoring everyone's presence.

April awed at the couple before wrapping her arms around Raphael and Donatello's sore shoulders, Casey wooing loudly, all while Michelangelo yelled out their infamous battle cry.