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Leo's Legacy	By : KerryAnne Category: +S through Z > Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Views: 1773 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN THE TMNT.And no money/profit is made from this story. It is purely for fun.

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It had started to rain, but Raphael didn't care, as he leapt along the rooftops. Nothing mattered. Leo was going to die and there was nothing he could do about it. He slowed for a moment, letting out a forlorn howl, his heart shattered in a million pieces. Leo's gonna die. Leo. How the hell am I supposed ta look after four small kids? People say there's a God, but if there is, how could He do this ta Leo, ta our family? And if someone has ta go, why can't it be me? Why him? Leo is pure light. Leo's the responsible one, the good one. Me? I'm the rebel, the bad boy, the exact opposite of Leo. It should be me. Life is so fuckin' unfair! Raphael clenched one of his hands into a fist and punched a wall behind him, gazing at his bloodied knuckles, the pain taking his mind off Leo for a second. He had to hit something. The wall was the only outlet at the moment, so he punched it repeatedly, until his knuckles were cracked and he was tired. Slumping against the wall, Raphael let out a loud wail of anguish and hung his head in his hands. The rain was pouring by now, soaking him, but still he sat there, thinking of Leo. Their life together. He cried unashamedly, his rage and sorrow mingling, his guts feeling like they were on fire. Raphael had never cried so much in his life. He'd cried when he and Leo had gotten married, he'd cried when his kids were born, but those had been tears of joy. Raphael wept until he could cry no more, and all he felt was numbness. An empty feeling that he knew would remain for the rest of his life. Nothing would be the same once Leo was gone. And he knew he could never love anyone else again. How could I? he thought. When I've had the best, why would I want someone else?
His T-phone had rung several times. Leo had called six times, Don four and Mikey three. They'd all sent a bunch of texts, but Raphael wasn't ready to face them. I'm goin' ta Casey's. Maybe I can score some beer. I need somethin' ta stop thinkin' 'bout Leo. I can't cope. I can't do this. Raphael made his way to Casey's and was grateful when he found a window open. Casey often left a window open in case he dropped by. "Hello?" he called, but no one answered. "Probably out." Raphael went into the kitchen, grabbed a six pack of beer from the fridge, then plopped down on the couch and cracked open a can. Savouring the amber liquid, as it coursed through his veins, Raphael drank it fast, cracked open a second one and thought back to his and Leo's first date.
FIVE YEARS EARLIER, JANUARY 10
Raphael was nervous. It was Leo and his first date night and he hoped Leo loved what he'd planned. On the exterior Raphael was gruff, sarcastic, macho, full of attitude, but underneath all that, Raphael was a romantic (though he'd be the first to deny it) and just wanted to be loved. He'd never thought he'd fall in love, that someone would love him, but now he had the opportunity with Leo and he didn't want to blow it. For the hundredth time that day Raphael worried that Leo would hate what he'd planned. At least I tried, he rationalised.
At eight, Raphael went to Leo's room. "Ya ready?" he asked.

"Yeah. So where are we going?"

"Surprise," Raphael said mysteriously, shyly reaching out for Leo's hand.

Leo smiled and intertwined his hand with Raphael's. "I'm intrigued."
They made their way out of the lair, grateful that no one was about. They didn't want to be teased. They exited the lair and walked for a long time until Raphael said, "Stop. This is the place."

"Where are we?"

"Don't be so impatient, Fearless. Ya will find out in a few minutes."

Climbing out of the manhole, Leo gasped in surprise, as he looked around. "The aquarium, Raph?"

"Ya don't like it?"

"No, I love it, but I thought your idea of a first date would be...Oh, I don't know, involve beer and wrestling?"

"That ain't romantic, is something ya do with yer bro or friend and tonight yer neither. Yer my boyfriend and I wanted ta make this a moment ya will remember."

Leo smiled. "Who'd have thought you were so sweet."

Raphael blushed and punched him lightly on the arm. "I'm more than just a pretty face," he husked.

"You definitely are a looker."

Raphael blushed again. Then clearing his throat, he said, "Come on."

"What about the night watchman?"

"Casey's out back, keepin' an eye out in case there's trouble and will take care of it."
The couple spent a few hours marvelling at the exhibits, holding hands. At 11:05, Raphael said, "Ya done?"

"This has been fantastic, Raph. Thank you."

"Night ain't over yet. One more stop, but first give me a moment." Leo walked away and studied the turtle exhibit while Raphael pulled out his T-phone. "Hey, Ape," he said. "Tell Case we're done. Can ya meet us where we discussed earlier? And bring the food. Thanks. I owe ya." Disconnecting the call, Raphael said, "Leo, come. We're gonna be late."

For what?" Leo said, walking over to him.

"Surprise. Hurry."
They climbed down into the manhole, walked a bit. Then Raphael said, "Up here." They climbed out and Raphael said, "Up there," as he pointed at a buiding.

"Really?"

"Don't question. Just move it." They climbed up the building using Leo's grappling hook and landed on the roof. Leo was stunned at what he saw. There was a table and two chairs. The table was beautifully set with candles, glasses and placemats. A picnic hamper rested on the floor. "Wow," Leo said, going over to Raphael and kissing him on the cheek. "You did all this?"

"Well, April did and there's more ta come. Have a seat. Dinner will be here soon." Raphael opened the picnic hamper and said, "Ya don't drink, so I got grape juice. Looks like the real thing." He poured the juice into two glasses and said, "Ta us."

"Ta us," Leo said, clinking his glass against Raphael's. "I love you."

"Love ya too."
The couple chatted for a while until there was the sound of someone panting. Raphael and Leo looked up to see April running up the last few steps to the roof. "Dinner is served, guys," she said. She was carrying a tray with two plates. She set the plates before the guys and said, "Enjoy. I'll see you later."

"Thanks for everythin'," Raphael said.
"Thanks," Leo said.

"No problem," April said. "Have fun. Bye."
Leo tucked into his steamed tuna and rice. "This is amazing, Raph. Thank you."

"Yer welcome. I got the same."

"How'd April manage this?"

"She's got a friend who lives in this building, who was goin' out of town and asked April to look after her place. When I mentioned what yer favourite meal was, April said she'd make it."

"Wow. I'm impressed, Raph. This has been the best night of my life."

Raphael flushed. "Good. Ya mean so much ta me, Leo, and I wanted ta show ya that."

"You have." Leo reached across the table and grabbed his hand. "I'll always love you."
After dinner, the couple sat down on a blanket Raphael pulled out of the basket and snuggled up together. "Beautiful night," Leo said, staring at the full moon.

"Ain't as wonderful as what I've got beside me," Raphael husked.

This time Leo blushed. "You big softy."

"Shhh. The movie's about ta start."

"Movie?"

"Look over there. There's the drive-in and we got the best seat in the house."

"Aquarium, dinner and a show. You really know how to treat a guy, Raph," Leo said, nuzzling his beak against Raphael's.

"Like I said, there more layers ta me than ya think."
The movie started and both watched for a while, but losing interest they snuggled closer, enjoying the closeness. Leo rested his head against Raphael's plastron. "I've never been so happy before," he said.

"Me either," Raphael said, leaning down and kissing him gently. Leo responded and soon they were involved in a heated make out session, the movie forgotten.

"Sorry," Leo said, when they came up for air, both panting. "You wanted to watch the movie."

"Screw the movie," Raphael said breathlessly. "I want ya. Kiss me."
They made out for a long time. Then Raphael said, "We should head back."

"Yes," Leo agreed. "What about the basket and stuff? Leave it here?"

"April will take care of it."
They left, scaling down the building, went down into the sewers and making their way home, hands entwined, Leo said, "Raph, this has been the most amazing night. Thank you."

"There's plenty more of them ta come, Fearless," Raphael said, leaning in for a deep kiss.
BACK IN THE PRESENT
By now Raphael had downed five beers and was extremely drunk. He heard voices outside the window, peered out and saw what looked to be a mugging. His blood started to boil and the familiar emotion of rage took over from the numbness he'd felt. He had to pummel the creeps and protect the lady. Leaping out of the window, Raphael landed on the ground below, drew out his sai and snarled, "Leave her alone. Get outta here, punk."

"Or what, freak?" the thug said, brandishing his knife.
The woman screamed, as she took in Raphael's features, forgetting about her purse and ran off.
"Or this," Raphael said, springing at the thug. Unfortunately for Raphael, thanks to the alcohol, his reflexes weren't as sharp as usual and the thug was able to step aside unharmed. Raphael landed on his caparace with a loud crash. Growling, he groggily stood up and lunged forward. The thug anticipated it and had his knife ready. He plunged it deep into Raphael's chest. Raphael's eyes widened in shock and he collapsed forward with a dull thud, blood gushing out of his wound and pooling around him. The thief spat at him, kicked him in the side, picked up the purse and headed off into the night.
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