Chapter Text
Everyone in the lair was tense.
No one was sure what to do,sure their new home wasn't destroyed like the last time a threat had made an attempt on their lives, but now they have mental damage.
Really, really heavy mental damage.
One turtle who was heavily affected was Leo.
Leo had spent his nights staring at the ceiling and attempting to get in a comfortable position without bumping into his injuries, which was pretty much impossible considering he had many broken bones and cuts everywhere.
“I shouldn't be complaining… I'm the one who caused this mess.” He would say to himself.
But unlike other people dealing with mental and physical trauma, Neon Leon had his supportive loving brothers.
“Leo.”
Leonardo flinched at the sudden voice and looked up at the eldest Turtle standing in his doorway
“Oh hey Raph!! You know, it's rude to just barge into someone's room when they're sulking.”
Raph sighed and walked into Leo's room, sitting on his bed.
“Listen Leo, you aint a failure. You may have made mistakes and all, but you're still my little bro! And Raph doesn't like when people mess with his bros.”
Leonardo smiled up at Raph, trying not to cry.
“You want a hug?”
Leo nodded and Raph held his brother close, carefully and gently rubbing Leos shell while humming a gentle tune.
“Raph?”
The eldest brother nodded. “Yes Leo?”
Leo let out a small chuckle.
“I love you…but you're crushing my broken arm.”
Raph jumped away from the bed and started apologizing to Leo while checking to make sure he didn't actually harm his little brother. Leo just laughed and tried to convince the elder one he was alright.
After calming down and Raph leaving to get some sleep, Leo layed down and smiled to himself.
“Glad we have you, Older Brother.”