So this is my first TMNT fanfiction, so I hope you like it! Please leave a review and give me your thoughts on the story!

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Chapter 1: Home Sweet Home

The moon hung in a beautiful crescent with a soft breeze from the wind dancing in the bliss of the night. The night's silence interrupted by the noise of the city. In the top of a rooftop hidden by the night's shadows stood a warrior. The ends of blue tails danced behind his mask.

Leo gazed into the starless night of New York City, and half-heartily wished to be back in the confinements of the jungle in Central America. He missed the freedom that only the jungle could offer. Being able to run without the fear of being spotted, and just sit on top of the highest tree and watch the blue skies turn dark as the thousands of stars began to brighten the darkness of the night. And most importantly of all, was the quietness that he grew to love.

"Where ever you run to, Leonardo, I will find you...I will always be there."

Leo trembled as he remembered those words. He was barely lucky to escape from his capure's grasp, but the things he did to him...he would never forget. Memories of his imprisonment flashed before his eyes, his breathing coming in sharp gasps, eyes widening as the memories worsened.

"Please...let me go." He sobbed edging away as the man walked closer to him. Feeling his shell hit the wall behind him, his body began to tremble as the man now stood in front of him.

The man grinned wickedly as he saw the fear in the young turtle's eyes, "Oh Leonardo, but the fun is just about to begin."

A sound echoed behind him jolting him from his thoughts. Recognizing it's presence, he sighed in slight frustration. Not turning to meet his brother's burning gaze Leo kept his attention towards the sky while crossing his arms, "What is it, Raphael."

The second oldest of the Hamato clan stopped a few feet away from his older brother, and frowned deeply as Leo refused to look at him.

"Just came to tell ya' to go home already," He growled, "An' to make sure ya' don't go running off when ya' just came back." With that said, he jumped over towards the neighboring roof and ran off in the direction of the closest man hole.

Leo uncrossed his arms and sadly watched his hot-tempered sibling leave him to follow. Leo grew used to the harsh behaviors his brothers had developed towards him. It had been like that ever since he had returned from his overextended training from Central America. Although he didn't show it Leo cringed under the hate they harbored. It hurt to see the one's he loved and tried so hard to protect hate him...for something he didn't have no control over.

"As long as they don't find out then they're safe from harm," Leo whispered to himself as began to persue after Raph.