I noticed that DragonMasterOf10 had started writing a story by the name of "Chances" that touched on the areas of Leo being emotionally abused by his younger brothers while fighting for his own life in the process. While his brothers and father
live perfectly normal lives Leo has to do everything and continue to train harder than anyone else has to. When the two children of Death come to take Leo to the afterlife they decide to give the Hamato family three chances to threat Leo better or
they risk losing him forever. With permission and help to write a version of the story "Chances" with some changes towards the relationship of each brother and the two children threating to take Leo away from them. Thanks DragonMasterOf10!
Please go read DragonMasterOf10 work its great.

This is an AU story. I respect the whole 2003 series TMNT cast and just retelling it with some a twist to the friendship between the brothers.

I own nothing.

Alternative Universe Ending:

Leo looked at everyone and thought about everything that has happened to him over the years. True they did have some fun when he was growing up but that only lasted until he was 8 and Splinter had him change from once a little turtle tot to a full grown
adult overnight. Soon all the good times that he had were washed away and replaced with everything his brothers and father had ever said and done to him.

"I choose death." Death nodded his head "Very well. Leonardo Hamato it is time to return with us."

"NO, LEO! You can't go; you have to stay with us, PLEASE! We need you" Raph screamed.

"No you need your weapon back." Leo said never turning around to face his family. Leo walked over to Death and the twins. He placed his left boney hand on Leo's head, the wooden staff turned into the Reaper's scythe. He raised the scythe above his head;
placing both hands on the staff both Leo ready their selves for the final blow. The twins stood to the side to watch, Leo closed his eyes and started to hum the first song he heard from the twins. As the song ended the blade of the scythe came down
onto Leo's body; completely cutting it down the middle f. The once transparent Leo that stood in front of everyone was now just a blue orb that was floating in front of everyone. The Hamato family walked over to the orb as it continued to float and
glow blue. Just as everyone surrounded the orb did they see it start to crack.

"What the hell is going on? What did ya do ya boney freak?" Raph yelled. His question was soon answered as Death pointed back to the orb. The orb started to crack a little more and soon a large crack appeared on it. Kage and Kei started to chant in their
ancient language; the orb finally shattered into millions of pieces right in front of the Hamato family. The little shards almost looked like fireflies as they started to float off into the air towards the portal.

"Like I said before we will be taking your brother." Kage said following the shards into the portal.

"We gave you every chance to make things right, too bad you guys couldn't get your heads out of your asses and be good to Leo. Now we can leave with no regrets." Kei added following her brother.

"The only piece of advice I can give you four is this: Learn from this for the remaining brothers you do have." Death stated walking into the closing portal.

The Hamato family remained at the rooftop for the rest of the night. Grieving over the loss of their older brother. No bodies to bury, no last good byes, not even a last apology. Leo had chosen to remain at Death's side; they lost the right to call him
their brother or son that night.

"I pray that you are finally at peace my son." Splinter whispered.

"You were the best big brother ever, I'm sorry we took advantage of your kindness." Mikey added

"I hope you are finally happy wherever you are, don't worry we'll be fine just think about yourself this time." Don said as he continued to sob with Mikey in his arms.

"Leo; you are still my best friend even though I never really made you believe that you were. My only big brother I hope that one day we will meet again and you could somehow forgive me. I love you big brother." Raph said walking over to his two younger
brothers and joining in their hug.

"Come my sons we must return home soon." Splinter said pushing his sons to the ladder.

The guys started moving to the ladder; each looking back over their shoulder to see if Leo was just standing behind them. Discouraged they each turned and walked back home in complete silence. They started to remember a wish they made when they were younger;
regretting everything they said that day.

When the turtles were around the age of ten, they got into a fight with Leo over him being bossy and ran away from the lair. They were staring out into a grate and saw a falling star. So being who they were, they each made wish on a falling star for Leo
to disappear from their lives; well they finally got their wish.

A few days later the guys made a placket with a picture of Leo smiling above it, his katanas rested under the placket in a stand. Incense were lit each day as a sign of respect for him and each morning before practice started they would pray in front
of it. The guys placed it in the dojo; a place where Leo loved to be the most.

It read:

Leonardo Hamato

May 15, 1989- September 20, 2004

To the Greatest Big Brother Ever

May You Finally Be At Peace and Happy

We Still Love you No Matter How Much Time Pass

This Isn't Goodbye

It's Until We Meet Again