Disclaimer: I don't own the TMNT.

Song for this Fic: Iris as performed by the GooGooDolls

Leo and his brothers are 32 years old. Tony is 37.

**Warning** This fic contains something that may be disturbing to some. Please if you choose to read do not flame this fic but rather comment concerning the quality of the writing.**

Chapter 14: Pretty

Uen's POV

My father is coming back to New York, he is coming here.

I'm going to get to meet him.

What will he think of me?

What do I think of him?

My mind is twisting with a thousand scenarios, sometimes he accepts me, others he rejects me.

My heart is hammering in my chest as I sit on April's couch and stare at the clock.

I want nothing more than my father's acceptance and all I can do is hope that I get it.

"Uen?" I hear April ask and jump in surprise, blushing as I realize I'm perched on her couch completely spaced out.

"Sorry," I whisper, ducking my head, "Did you need something?"

"Uen, I'm not upset with you," April laughs softly, " I was just wondering if you'd want to freshen up and change before Leo and the guys get here? Something about dressing up always made me a bit more confident and I can tell you're nervous."

I blink in surprise.

"Well…I don't really have anything nice to wear," I finish with a blush as I mumble the ending.

April is silent and looks at me curiously. She sighs and rolls her eyes.

"Your uncle was a genius and yet a dork," she laughs finally, "wait here I'll be back in an hour. Freshen up before I get back."

With that she leaves and I'm left blinking in confusion and Casey snorts in good humor as I give him a bewildered look.

"Women," he states with a shrug before returning his attention to the TV.

I stare at the door for a moment before hesitantly move towards the bathroom to shower as directed.

An hour later April returns with a few bags and gestures for me to follow her into the guest room I've been sleeping in.

"Ok I picked out a few things and guessed your sizes, go ahead and try a few things on and then we'll go from there. I'll be right outside," April instructs, slipping out and leaving me to rummage through the bags.

I crawl up onto the bed and slowly start opening the bags. I gasp at the things inside.

Black skinny jeans, a vibrant periwinkle blue top with intricate lace work, small black heels, a pair of black work out pants and a blue work out top, a white and blue dress and small blue flats to match, and a few other outfits. There are also two sets of other gloves, one is white and the other is a light blue.

I gently lift them and then smile when I spot a third pair of black-lace-fingerless gloves beneath them.

Along with those are various others, a pair of jeans and a few more casual tops and sweaters.

"Oh," I breathe, smiling as I touch each item, feeling tears starting out of thanks.

I take a breath and step back in order to choose what I'd like to wear.

In the end I slip into the black skinny jeans and snag the black and white striped top, slipping the lace fingerless gloves over my hands before nervously stepping out into the main room.

April awws at the sight of me before waving for me to join her on the floor where there is a pile of nail polish and makeup.

My eyes widen.

"Come on, I kicked Casey out until the guys get here. I figured some girl time would be nice," she smiles, then picks up a neon blue nail polish and offers it.

I frown, shrug and then at her insistence finger over the polishes and finally settle on a periwinkle shade smiling when April nods happily.

April's phone chirps just as she is finishing some eye makeup for me, she ignores the phone long enough to hand me the mirror beside her.

I gasp at my reflection, eyes widening at what I see.

My faint red and gold markings along my eyes have been made broader and more golden with a faint pink dusting adorned with black eyeliner and mascara, making my eyes pop.

"I'm….pretty," I whisper, feeling tears start in the corners of my eyes, "I've…I didn't know I could be…"

"You're beautiful sweetheart," April replies, leaning over to give me a motherly kiss on the forehead, "I just enhanced it."

"Thank you," I murmur.

She hugs me before scooping up all the polish and makeup and dumping it into the small bags beside her and then checks her phone.

"Leo's here," April says softly, "Are you ready?"

I suck in a breath and nod.

"Ok, I'm going to talk to him and his brothers first about what you told me then I'll introduce you," April instructs, "Wait in the guest room ok?"

I nod nervously before quickly darting into the room and perching on the bed after closing the door.

If nothing else good comes from this night, I'm grateful for April showing me how beautiful I am.

My short life I've always viewed myself as unattractive, now, with her help, I see how beautiful I truly am.

And I am eternally grateful.

I hear voices in the other room, very male, one is distinctly alpha and in charge and I suck in a nervous breath at the sound of it.

Somehow I know it's him.

There is silence and then I jump as my door opens and my hearts slams in my chest when I see him standing in the doorway with his hand still on the doorknob.

His stern yet curious golden-brown eyes lock with my two-toned gaze.

He's taller than I pictured him and leaner, and much more masculine.

Being gay I figured my father would be more feminine for some reason.

Neither one of us moves for what seems like an eternity and then he moves a hand towards me and offers a slight bow.

"April says we need to talk," he states softly, his voice is a gentle baritone, smooth and almost sweet.

He's watching me still, studying me with guarded eyes now.

What is he thinking?

I struggle to speak and find I can't before nodding and glancing down at my feet, the only reason my hands aren't shaking is because they are clamped around my knees.

"Can I sit?" he inquires softly.

I nod again, this time more abruptly.

"I don't bite…hard," he teases gently after sitting next to me and apparently noticing how tense I am.

I giggle despite my fears and look up at him, he's got a slight smile just pulling up the edge of his mouth.

"Did…she-?" I can't finish the question.

"She told me everything," he replies, "and I'm sorry…for everything you've been through."

"I…I'm scared," I whisper softly.

"Of me?" he asks as if startled and I sense him tense and see the slight smile flick into a faint frown of concern at my statement.

"Of…not belonging," I reply.

He chuckles.

"Well…you don't have to worry about that," he replies, "things…will take time to adjust but…Uen…I'm not going to send you away."

I lift my gaze up to his and feel a sob tear from my throat before I fling myself at him and sob, tears rolling down my cheeks in relief.

He wants me to stay.

His arms wrap around me in a warm hug and I feel safe there.

"I'm so sorry Uen," he whispers, "I'm so sorry for what they did to you."

I don't know how long I cling to him and cry or even if I've ruined my makeup April worked so hard on but in the end I find myself drifting to sleep against his chest. He's humming something and I'm vaguely aware of another entering the room.

"She asleep?" I hear a gentle voice ask, it's slightly higher than my father's and contains an accent I don't recognize.

My eyes flutter open and I spot a lean, agile, figure with a touch of feminine flair and curled back hair talking to my father.

His eyes are such a dark blue it takes me by surprise and I gasp.

He looks down at me and smiles widely.

"Hello," he greets.

"She's a bit shy," my father states and the other man laughs.

"Reminds me of someone I know," he teases.

I giggle as my father grunts in reply.

"Uen, I'm Tony, your father's husband," he introduces.

"Oh," I hear myself whisper.

He smiles again with a friendly look in his eyes.

"I won't hurt you, none of us will. Leo and I have agreed to have to come stay with us, but you'll have to come with me to where we are hiding until all of this blows over," Tony explains

"But I want…I want to help," I protest softly as I sit up, " I can fight…sort of…"

Leo's right eye ridge raises slightly and he glances at Tony with a slightly humored look.

"Uen…" He starts.

"No I can," I insist, "Let me prove it. I know everything my brother does and you….and even Karai…I just haven't been taught how to do it."

Leo cocks his head slightly before nodding thoughtfully.

"Uen, I want you to trust me ok?" he asks.

I bite my lip but nod.

"I don't doubt that you could fight with us, but, I'd rather you stay safe until I can help you go through what you know. Ok?" he inquires.

"You want to teach me yourself and don't have the time to yet, because of my brother," I whisper in reply.

His eyes look almost sad and Tony looks apologetic but my father nods.

"Is that ok?" he asks gently.

I take a breath.

"It makes sense," I reply and nod in agreement.

Leo offers me a smile and Tony stands.

"I'll help you pack up your things and then we'll need to head right out ok?" Tony states gently.

I suck in a breath and nod, I've never been so nervous.

It's about twenty minutes later that my father is escorting Tony and I to a black car in the alley and helping me get in.

"Drive fast as you can without getting pulled over and take as many detours as you can so they can't follow you," Leo informs Tony and then after glancing down at me he offers a smile, "Keep an eye on him for me…he's ornery sometimes."

I laugh weakly but nod.

"Will do," I reply.

"See you soon," Leo states.

"Be careful," Tony orders, frowning at my father slightly.

"I'll do my best," Leo replies before giving the other man a quick kiss in farewell.

As soon as my father disappears into shadow, my—other father?—quickly pulls out and makes for the main route out of town.

I drift off before we even get out of town, suddenly realizing how tired I am.

It's not even twenty mintues later that I wake to squealing tires and a string of angry words in Spanish.

Then…the pain of slamming into a railing and the sound of crunching metal, my head slaps against the window as the car spins out of control and when I manage to figure out where I am again I nearly scream.

"TONY!" I shriek when I notice my second father's limp form against the steering wheel and struggle to get to him.

He groans awake, shuddering from pain.

"Uen," he grunts, "Run."

I struggle with the choice of leaving him and running for my life.

"RUN," Tony orders, grimacing as he tries to get himself free. His door jerks open and a black clad figure punches him in the face, instantly knocking him out.

I scream as my door is wrenched open and I am roughly grabbed.

"LET ME GO," I cry out, kicking and screaming.

"Grab her!" someone shouts as I manage to squirm free, "Don't lose her!"

Then I see the figure I dread and whimper.

"Kyogen," I breathe in terror.

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