A/N: Thank you all for the reviews. I really appreciate them. Ok here's Ch 23 coming at ya. Enjoy and as always see ch 1 for disclaimer.

CH 23 Finding a Solution

"An anti mutagen?" Mondo said, scratching his head.

"That's genius Donatello," Dr. Rockwell exclaimed. "And with Leatherhead and myself here to help it can be done in no time. But are you sure you can remember how you made the first mutagen?"

"Positive," Donatello said with a smile. "All I need is to find the correct chemicals again. But those should be easy to get from TCRI."

"Just tell us what ya need and we'll get it," Slash said.

"I messaged you T-coms already," Donatello said, pressing a final button.

"Gecko, Leatherhead, Rockwell lets move out," Slash ordered.

"Maybe we should go with you," April said as Slash and his team started to leave.

"We got this," Slash said simply. "Lets roll." With that Slash and his team were gone. Once they were gone Splinter turned towards his two oldest children.

"Miwa Leonardo we must talk," the wise old rat said. "Now."

"Father there really isn't anything to talk about," Karai declared, crossing her arms in front of her.

"There is much to talk about Miwa," Splinter said, giving his daughter a look.

"Ok fine then lets talk," Karai snapped, impatiently. "Lets talk about how you ruined my chance to get my vengeance on Shredder."

"Karai you do realize that Shredder would have killed you," Donatello said.

"I had him!" Karai shouted, startling her brother. "I had the bastard Donnie! He was down and out. I could have easily killed him."

"Miwa," Splinter began. But he was cut off by his daughter's angry shout.

"Me and Leo could have finished him off once and for all Father!" she snarled, her brown eyes filled with anger. "He wouldn't have been able to hurt our family ever again! But you had to send Leatherhead in there to stop us! Now the Shredder is alive and free to do more harm! And its all your fault!"

"Stop!" Michelangelo shouted, stepping in front of Karai and getting in her face. Karai's eyes went wide with surprise but she said nothing. So Michelangelo continued. "You just hold it right there Karai!" he shouted. "You don't get to talk to Sensei like that! He was protecting you and Leo! But you're so blinded by your stupid need for vengeance that you can't see that!"

"Mikey's right Karai," Raphael chimed in. Everyone stared at the red masked turtle when he said that. "Yeah I know I never thought I'd say that either," Raphael said. "But he is right. Karai don't you think that Splinter wants vengeance more than anyone? He has the biggest reason for wanting that son of a bitch dead. But as much as he wants that he won't let any of us get hurt or worse trying to get that."

"Your brothers are correct Miwa," Splinter put in. "As much as I despise the Shredder and want him to pay for killing Tang Shen, stealing you away from me for all those years, and nearly killing your brothers my love for you and your brothers far out weighs that. I could not bear it if I were to lose any of you."

"Father I.." Karai began, taken aback by what Splinter had just said.

"I already lost you once Miwa," Splinter said softly, lowering his head as the tear threatened to come. "I do not want to lose you again. Nor do I want to lose you either Leonardo." Splinter turned towards his oldest son when he said this part. His brown eyes were filled with pain and sadness.

"Father I..I'm sorry," Leonardo said softly, looking down at the ground. "I...I fell so ashamed."

"Me too," Karai said, not wanting to look her father in the eyes. Splinter walked towards his son and daughter and pulled both of them close. "I'm so sorry Father," Karai whispered, trying her best not to cry.

"It is alright my children," Splinter whispered back. "I love you both so much."

"We love you too Father," Leonardo whispered. After a few minutes the siblings pulled away. Leonardo then turned towards his brothers and their friends. "Guys I..I'm sorry," the blue masked turtle said. "For everything. Especially for well you know this." Leonardo held up his bandaged wrists when he said this part. "I was being selfish," he continued. "I was only thinking about my pain and not anyone else's. I was just determined to get Donnie back and feeling like I had failed him and everyone else. I know that's a pretty shitty excuse but I just want you all to know I'll never do anything that selfish again. I won't put you guys or myself through that."

"Leo I'm so glad to hear you say that bro!" Mikey cried out, throwing his arms around his oldest brother.

"I think we all are Mikey," April declared as she too hugged Leo.

"You'd better mean that Leo," Raphael said, giving his directly older brother a look.

"I do mean it Raph," Leonardo said, looking his red masked brother in the eyes. "I give you my word of honor on that."

"I am so very glad to hear you say that my son," Splinter said with a smile. Everyone nodded in agreement. All except for Donatello. He was staring at the group, a very sad look on his face.

"You ok D?" Mikey asked, his voice full of concern.

"I just hate that all of this happened because of me," the purple masked turtle said softly.

"Donnie that's not," Leo began.

"I know Leo," Donatello interrupted. "I know you guys don't blame me. But like I said before I'm going to fix the mess I created. I just need Slash and his team to get back with the chemicals." Then as if on cue Slash and his team came in carrying the needed chemicals.

"Wow you guys are like super fast," Casey remarked with a grin.

"Damn right we are," Mondo boosted with a grin.

"Here ya go genius," Slash said handing Donatello the chemicals.

"Great," Donatello said after examining the chemicals. "Leatherhead I could use your and Dr. Rockwell's help."

"Of course my friend," Leatherhead said as he and Dr. Rockwell followed Donatello into his lab.

"I can help to Donnie," April offered.

"Thanks April," Donatello said with a smile. "But I think you and Casey should get home. Your Dads will be worried."

"He's right Red," Casey pointed out. "I'm already on thin ice with my old man anyway. I can't afford to piss him off more and have him ground me again."

"Well ok then," April said reluctantly. "But call us if you need help."

"We will," Donatello promised, smiling at his friends. With that the red head and her dark headed boyfriend left the lair. With that Donatello and his friends went to work while everyone else decided to retire for the night.

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A week past and Donatello, Leatherhead and Dr. Rockwell were still working on the antidote. The others in the group had been quite busy. Shredder and his gang had been causing trouble all over the city. They easily took down Shredder's thugs but every time they went against the Shredder he easily bested them. At the current moment Leonardo and Raphael were resting, all the fighting had taken a toll on the still recovering brothers. Leonardo had his feet soaking in ice buckets and Raphael was streatching his legs to strengthen them. Just then Karai came stumbling into the lair with the rest of the group right behind her. Mondo was limping slightly while Michelangelo was holding his bad arm.

"Rough time huh?" Leonardo said, his voice full of sympathy.

"Dude it like never ends," Michelangelo declared flopping down on the couch. Mondo was already sitting and Slash handed the orange skinned gecko an ice pack for his swelled up ankle. Karai handed Michelangelo an ice pack for his arm and the pair layed back with an exhausted sigh.

"Man I hope they find an antidote soon," Mondo declared. "I don't know how much more of this I can take." Leonardo opened his mouth to respond but before he could suddenly Donatello came running into the room with Leatherhead and Dr. Rockwell right behind him. Donatello had a vial in his hand.

"I found it!" he shouted with a grin. "I mean we found it. Leatherhead and Dr. Rockwell helped me of curse but that's beside the point.."

"Ugh just tell us already genius!" Raphael snapped impatiently.

"We found the antidote!" Donatello informed his family, the grin never leaving his face. "Now we can take the Shredder. And this time for good!"

A/N well there you go ch 23 complete. I hope you all enjoyed reading it. And as always review please.