Leo was feeling distinctly alone, even if he was surrounded by crowds of people. Normally, this could be attributed to the fact that they weren't his species. Tonight, it was because Master Splinter was away, and his brothers were annoyed with him. And he'd got in a pretty nasty fight with Raphael where he had actually slapped his younger brother. That was what made him flee the lair. Now he was feeling alone, miserable, and generally gloomy. Like the Grinch's toned down cousin or something. Eventually, he lost the crowds and moved to a quieter neighborhood. Sitting on someone's stairs, he sighed and closed his eyes.

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A couple minutes of solitude were all he got before a small body pressed against his leg. Looking down, he saw a German Shepard Dog pup looking up at him with a drooping tail. "What's wrong little fella?" he asked softly, picking up the dog. It had been raining today, so it looked bedraggled and tired. The puppy licked his nose, and he smiled. "Let's get you something to eat."

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Awhile later, Leo and the puppy, which he had discovered was female, were sharing a hot dog. Leo was fine with simply having the bun while he fed the wiener to the puppy. Vaguely, he remembered asking Master Splinter if they could get a puppy when he was really little. Master Splinter had, of course, said no. But then again, Mikey was now allowed to have a cat, why could he not have a dog? She had no collar, and he'd already started calling her Flicka. He had liked the name since he had read it in My Friend Flicka, so why not give it to his new little friend? She licked his fingers and he smiled. He was definitely bringing her back. Picking her up, he slipped her into his coat so she wouldn't get colder. Then he took off.

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"Leo, I wanted ta- What in the shell is in ya coat?"

"My friend Flicka," said Leo quietly.

"A book wouldn'-" Leo took Flicka out and set her on the floor. She stuck beside Leo and wagged her tail. "Izzat-?"

"YOU GOT A PUPPY?" yelled Mikey.

"Yes, Mikey. I got a puppy. Her name is Flicka."

"Mommy Leo, my knee huuuurts... Would you kiss it better, Mommy Leo?"

"What-?"

"It's Mother's Day, Leo. You should have at least hidden Flicka until tomorrow. Now those two are going to tease you," said Donnie.

"Oh and you aren't?"

"Good point." Leo sat down on the couch, and Flicka curled up near his feet after sniffing Klunk. After hours of bad TV shows and movies, Leo went to bed. When he got in his futon, Flicka initially curled up near his feet. But then he carefully lifted her up so she was near his chest so he could pet her. "Just for tonight," he whispered to himself.

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When she was fully grown, she would still dutifully curl up near his feet. But Leo would bring her near the top of the bed. "Just for tonight," he would whisper, and fall asleep.

Another prompt from xxruthlessxx that was just so adorable I couldn't help writing it! :D