Hun charged and Raphael tried to move out of the way, but not used to his new body, Hun was easily able to knock Raphael down and pin his hands behind his back. The now female turtle struggled futilely, hatred flashing in his eyes, as Hun gazed down at him, one hand holding a switchblade, and sneered, "Not so tough now, are you, Raphael? I've waited for this moment for so long. I'm going to decapitate you, but first, I'm going to have some fun."

Raphael felt sick to his stomach, realizing what Hun's intentions were and he thought, this woulda never happened if I wasn't a damn female. I'd be able ta protect myself. I'm powerless. He's gonna rape me and all I can do is lie here and take it. Fuck. Squeezing his eyes shut, he prayed someone would find him.

Hun's eyes roved over Raphael's body, taking in his slender frame, and he said, "Been so long since I've been with a female and seeing as you're one, you'll do. I never realized you were a female before. Had I known, I'd have been kinder. Or maybe not. I'm going to claim you as mine and make you my bitch. Teach you some manners." Hun smiled sadistically, lined his dick up with Raphael's entrance and prepared to thrust inside, as hot tears rolled down Raphael's cheeks. "Going to pound you good, bitch. Come to Daddy!"

Suddenly a slicing sound in the air was heard and a strangled gasp escaping Hun's lips, as blood poured out of his carotid artery, forming a crimson pool. Hun fell forward, landing on an astonished Raphael, his eyes sliding shut forever.

Raphael glanced up in surprise and saw Leo holding a bloody katana, concern in his sapphire blue eyes. "Leo?" Raphael said in astonishment, trying to shift Hun, but finding he was too heavy.
"Let me help," Leo said, dragging Hun off of Raphael. "You okay?"
"I…How'd ya find me?" Raphael asked, rising to his feet.
"I followed you. You okay?"
"I'm usually pissed when ya do that, but I…Thank ya. I don't know how ta thank ya enough. Is he dead?" Raphael asked, trembling, upset at how close he'd come to being violated.

What the hell's wrong with me, Raphael thought in disgust? I'm actin' like a damsel in distress. I don't get scared. Not like this. I don't need no knight in shinin' armor ta come and save the day, but I'm so grateful Leo was there. Leo and his beautiful kind eyes. Fuck. Did I just say Leo has beautiful eyes? Raphael. Get a fuckin' grip. It's Fearless, yer brother. Not a handsome rescuer! Just old Fearless. And ya love Mona. Remember that.

"It's what family does, Raph," Leo said, wrapping an arm around him and drawing him close. "No need to thank me. He didn't touch you, did he? And yes, he's dead."

Raphael wasn't really one for hugs, but he allowed Leo to hug him, feeling secure and thinking, Leo smells great. Fuck. First I think he's got beautiful eyes. Now I think he smells great. I'm losin' my mind. Mona.

Pulling away, Raphael said, "No. And I'm fine. Just peachy. I wanna go home and forget this happened. Don't tell no one."
"Raph..."
"Don't. They'll only think of me as a chick in distress, Leo. A fuckin' girl, who had ta rely on her big brother ta come and save her. When before I coulda saved myself! They don't see me as Raphael no more anyway and this'll only confirm it. I'm a ninja, but I don't know my way 'round this blasted new body and my muscles have gone. I ain't as strong. How the fuck am I gonna help ya guys fight crime lookin' like this? I don't wanna be like this, Leo."
"I understand, Raph. Look, Donnie will try to change you back to normal."
"And what if he can't? And I'm stuck like this? The thought of layin' eggs makes me wanna puke. This ain't the way my life was supposed ta go. I'm supposed ta marry Mona. We got plans. What the hell am I supposed ta tell her?"
"Life sometimes throws you curveballs, Raph, and you just have to adapt."
"Curveballs? What the fuck?" Raphael said irately. "Could ya be as blasé if ya had a hot girl and now ya were a girl? Could ya? Would ya tell yer girlfriend that psychobabble shit? No. Ya'd be depressed, like I am. I hate this!" Raphael growled, clenching his fists.
"It would be a shock, but when one door shuts, others open."
"What the hell do ya mean?" Raphael demanded.
"Nothing. We should get back home. You sure you're okay?"
"I'm fine! Ain't nothin' positive 'bout this, Leo. Nothin' and Donnie will change me back. Ya'll see."

I hope he doesn't, Leo thought, as he and Raphael headed home. You were gorgeous as a boy, but as a female, you're absolutely breath taking and you'd be more amenable to me being your mate. I'm going to woo you, Raph, and then I'm going to become bonded to you and have a family.

XXXX

They arrived home and saw Splinter watching his stories in the lounge. Upon hearing the Turtles' footsteps, the aged rat glanced up and said, "Raphael, I'd like to talk to you privately in the dojo. Leonardo, our meditation session will have to wait."
"Very well, Dad," Leonardo said and bowed. "See you later, Raph."

Splinter stood and said, "Come along, Raphael."

What the hell does he wanna talk 'bout, Raphael thought, as he followed Splinter to the dojo?

XXXX

Splinter said, "Michelangelo told me what happened, Raphael. I am sorry, my child. This must be extremely distressing for you."
"Yeah. Me and Mona got plans, Sensei. I can't be this. I don't wanna be this. It's so fuckin' unfair that I finally got a girlfriend and this happens ta me. Life fuckin' blows."
"Language, Raphael!" Splinter said sternly.
"Ya'd be just as pissed as me, Sensei, and all Leo does is spout shit that when one door shuts, others open. What the hell's that supposed ta mean?" Raphael yelled, green eyes blazing. "I hate bein' a girl. So weak."
"True strength comes from within, Raphael."
Raphael rolled his eyes and said, "I was the brawns, Sensei. I could fight and protect myself. Today I was almost…" He hesitated and added, "Don't tell no one. Hun attacked me and I couldn't save myself and Leo…Leo suddenly showed up and he saved me by killin' Hun. I never needed no one savin' me before, Sensei! It was kinda humiliatin'!"
"That is not true, Raphael. Even as a male, you have been saved many times by Leonardo and being a girl doesn't make you weak."
"Yeah, maybe, but it was by Leo! That was humiliatin' and I felt all vulnerable and shit and I was tremblin'. I don't do that, Sensei. Not me. And the worst thing is I started havin' funny thoughts 'bout Leo and liked him huggin' me. Ugh. I mean, Leo! What the hell's wrong with me, Sensei? No. I gotta change back. I don't want this. I ain't no damsel in distress! I'm strong and brave and Leo? I liked his eyes, okay, and he smelled good? Oh, my shit. I just told ya he smells good. I must be crazy!" Raphael said and clapped a hand to his mouth in horror.
Splinter smiled and said, "It is normal for a female to be attracted to a male, especially a strong, alpha male like Leonardo. There is nothing wrong with you, Raphael."
Raphael removed his hand from his mouth and said, "But I'm a male, Sensei!"
"In personality, maybe. Not looks anymore, Raphael. You are a girl and there is no need to be ashamed."
"But I don't want this," Raphael said, tears filling his eyes. "I wanna be a boy like before and be with Mona. What's gonna happen if I can't change back?"
"Raphael, you must prepare yourself. If there is no cure, you will have no choice, but to accept your transformation and the possibilities it offers. If Mona Lisa cannot handle it, it does not mean that your chance at love is lost. It merely means other suitors are possible."
"Ya mean Leo? Why couldn't I like Mikey or Donnie instead? I had ta like stuck up Fearless!"
Splinter chuckled and said, "We are often attracted to individuals, who are like minded. Leonardo and you were always the same side of the coin. Leonardo would not be a bad choice for a mate, my daughter. He is kind, honest, loyal, courageous and would love and protect you until his dying breath, as he has done for you all of his life. He would also be a wonderful father."
"Daughter! Ugh!" Raphael said and grimaced. "Gonna take ages ta adapt ta that if there ain't no cure. Would I still be able ta train?"
"Of course and you would still patrol with your brothers."
"Would ya really be okay 'bout me bein' with Leo?"
"Yes, Raphael. I would never stand in the way of true love."
"Will I have a period, Dad?"
"What?"
"Period, like the human girls do."
"No, Raphael. You'll lay dud eggs in mating season until you actually have sexual intercourse and they're fertilized."
"How many will I lay?"
"Between two and thirty-two."
"Fuck!" Raphael said in dismay. "Anyway, Donnie will probably find a cure, so that won't happen, Dad. Gotta be positive, right? I'd appreciate ya not tellin' Leo I like him."
"I won't need to, my child," Splinter said and chuckled. "Leonardo can sense your attraction to him by the pheromones you give off. And he knows when you're aroused. Just like you do by the smell he gives off. You find his smell intoxicating and he loves yours. Michelangelo and Donatello probably like the way you smell too. They might even compete with Leonardo to win you as their mate. Whoever wins will be very territorial. Turtles are with their mates and young. But I have a feeling Leonardo will win."
"Stop!" Raphael said, his face falling. "I've heard enough! Eggs, young, mates, pheromones. Surreal. Scary! I'm gonna check on Donnie and see how he's comin' along with the cure."
"You will need a female name too. What would you choose?"
"Well, I believe I'm gonna be cured, but if I did stay a female, it'd have ta be Rachael. I love that name."
"Perfect."
"Dad, assumin' I stay a girl, how does it work?" Raphael asked, blushing and feeling awkward.
"What, my child?"
"Sex."
"Oh. Well," Splinter said and coughed, equally embarrassed. "Leonardo would place his penis in your cloaca, whereupon fertilization would take place. You'd fall gravid and some months later would lay the eggs. They'd hatch a while later."
"Does it hurt? Sex and layin' eggs?"
"Yes, but only for a while. When you hold your young in your arms, it'll all be worth it and you'll forget the pain and want more babies. You'll be a good mother. I see how sweet you are with Chompy. You're a natural."
"Who'd be the boss in the relationship? Would I gotta change? I ain't submissive and don't like takin' orders."

There was a knock at the door and Leonardo said, "Mona Lisa's here, Raph."
Raphael pinched the bridge between his eyes and said miserably, "I'll be right there, Leo. Hey, Sensei. Thanks for the talk. I really hope Donnie succeeds. I might think Leo's cute, but I still want Mona and a life with her. That's where my heart is. With her. And I don't wanna be a female. Not now. Not ever!

Raphael exited the room, his heart pounding, and thought, how will Mona take the news? Please don't let her bolt. Please don't. I need her and love her so much.