School. I'm sorry I haven't been on my update schedule!

After this week, my play is over. So I should be able to update EVERY Friday.

Anyway, Plot is coming together, hmmm?

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~Sewers, New York~

It had been almost a week since the whole "Oh my gosh, Raph sings!" incident. Raphael had been trying to get April alone ever since, so she could tell him what was up with her Father.

Meanwhile, Donatello had never been loving life more. He and April had a strong and steady relationship, he couldn't wish for anything better. His brothers teased him, mocked him, and played out scenes between April and himself, but he didn't care.

Everyone was happy; life was perfect. Until the day April ran into the Hamato's home crying.

Raphael was on the couch, watching a boring fight between two men he couldn't care less about. Mikey was pouring Dr. Pepper into a bowl full of Vanilla Ice cream. Donatello was playing 'Angry Birds: Star Wars' on his phone.

The sewer was quiet, with the exception of the TV. Well, quiet up until April came running in.

Donatello looked up from his game, "Hey Apr- April! Are you okay?" the teenage genius quickly found his way to her. He took one of her hands into his and wiped away a tear with his thumb.

"I-it's my dad," she whimpered before hiding her head into Donnie's chest. Her wrapped his arms around her.

Raphael quickly joined the two; trying to keep the worry on his face to minimal. "What about your dad?"

The read head broke their embrace and inhaled. She paused a minute to calm herself. "My dad, he went missing for a few days. I just thought he was working weird hours and I never got to see him. So I stayed up all of last night to make sure."

"And?" Donnie put a supportive hand on her shoulder.

"And he never came. You've heard of the missing scientist, right? I think…I think he's one of them."

Raph and Donnie exchanged glances.

"Uh, I feel like I'm missing somethi- oh crap, April's crying!" Mikey yelled from the kitchen as he ran to his friends.

Ignoring Mikey, Raph turned away. "I'll go get Leo." Donatello nodded and then turned back to April.

~Leo's Room, Sewers~

Raph kicked the door open with his foot, "Knock, knock."

Leo was lying on his bed…texting? He didn't even notice Raphael's display of disrespect.

"Yo, Leo. C'mon," he said with impatience.

Leo moved his eyes from his phone and onto Raph. He raised an eyebrow, "It's called a doorknob."

"What are you doing?"

"Hmm?"

"Since when have you…" Raphael smirked, "Hey Leo. Who ya texting?"

Leo traced his bottom lip with his fingernail. "Texting?"

"Don't play stupid with me."

"I don't know wha-"

"Who is she?"

The eldest brother twitched, "Did Donnie tell you?!"

Raphael rolled his eyes, "You did. Now hurry up, April needs us."

That was all Leo needed to hear. He threw his phone onto his bed and joined Raph.

"But seriously, who is she?" Raphael playfully punched Leo's arm as they walked to the living room.

Leonardo sighed in defeat, "Her name's Karai. I save her life one night and yeah. Now shut up and make sure Mikey never finds out. Okay?"

Raph grinned evilly, planning out how to use his new form of blackmail. Leo rolled his eyes, "You already know that I hate you, right?"

The other Hamato sarcastically smiled and harshly patted Leo on the back. "Back attcha."

The playful grin faded into a worried frown when he saw April.

"Her dad's one of those missing scientist guys!" Mikey exclaimed.

"Yeah." Raphael cracked his knuckles, "and we're gonna get him back."

April gave him a light smile, "Really?"

"As long as we get to punch stuff, Heck yeah!"

"That's not the only reason we're going to save April's father," Leonardo rolled his eyes.

April threw her arms around Leo and Raphael, "You guys are the best." She pulled away before either one of the brothers could react. "Ugh, I just realized I have homework. Hey," she turned to her boyfriend. "Call me when you get a plan worked out, okay? I want to help in any way I can."

Donatello promised he would, and they embraced one last time before April skidded off.

Raphael turned on his heels and headed for his room, but before he could, Leo challenged him. "Raphael, training room? We haven't sparred in a while."

"I'm surprised you're askin'. Don't you remember last time I kicked your butt?" Raphael smirked.

"Or are you just scared of defeat? I've been practicing y'know." His brother grinned.

Mikey waved his arms excitedly, "Oh man, I gotta see this."

"Not today, I need to talk a few things out with old Raph here." Leonardo patted Raphael's back.

The teenage ninja followed his older brother down to the basement and pulled his sai out.

"Actually, I was thinking more of hand to hand combat." Leo informed while stretching his arm across his torso.

Raphael got an evil look on his face as he took his stance. Leonardo looks more confident and determined as he prepared for Raph's attack.

"Ahhh!" Raph grunted as he charged toward his brother. Leo flipped over him as soon as he got close.

Now it was Leo's turn. He turned back to Raph and faked a punch to the face, while kicking his legs from under him.

Raphael jumped back up and sent his fist flying toward Leo. The much more experienced ninja caught his fist and flipped him over, sending him to the ground.

"Lucky catch," he choked out as he stood up.

"Aw, it's okay Raph. Here, I'll take a hit." Leonardo mocked as he spread his arms out, allowing Raph to strike a blow.

The younger brother glared and focused his attention back to hitting Leo. He pulled his fist back and set it's course.

"April," Leonardo coughed.

The name rang through Raph's head. The owner of the name was all he could picture for a minute, blurring out everything else. Raphael still managed to hit Leo, but not as hard as he expected.

"What did you say?" he continued glaring.

Leo raised an eyebrow, "What? I didn't say anything."

Raph rolled his eyes and took a defensive pose. Instead of charging, the eldest Hamato backed away into the shadows of the room. Raphael spun around, trying to decide where his opponent was lurking.

Leo dropped from the ceiling, landing silently behind Raph. "April!" he whispered into Raph's ear.

The teen spun around; his fist ready to strike. Yet, all he could think about…was her. The way she casually did her hair in a ponytail. How she laughed at his mocking jokes toward Mikey. The night she feel asleep against him… His head pounded.

Leonardo jumped over Raphael, knowing that he couldn't think when he was distracted. Without hesitation, Leo dead legged Raphael (then knocked him off his feet) and drove his fist to his stomach, insuring his victory.

"Not so hot, are you now?" he laughed.

Raphael gave no answer. His mind was betraying him. He didn't even know what was right and what was wrong.

Was it possibly that he was falling in love with his brother's girlfriend?

…or had he already?

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Heh. He has, poor Raph.

OKAY. TMNT SERIES ON NICK. SHIPPING RAPHXAPRIL. This past episode had so many moments, GOODNESS.

-BTL