A/N: So this is an in-depth look at the symbolism surrounding each of our favorite guys. We'll start with the eldest of course.

Chapter 1: Leonardo

Blue Mask: Blue is the overwhelming "favorite color." Blue is seen as trustworthy, dependable and committed. The color of sky and the ocean, blue is perceived as a constant in our the collective color of the spirit, it invokes rest and can cause the body to produce chemicals that are calming; however not all blues are serene and sedate. Electric or brilliant blues become dynamic and dramatic, an engaging color that expresses shades or the overuse of blue may come across as cold or uncaring. Blue is the least "gender specific" color, having equal appeal to both men and women.

How the color blue affects us physically and mentally* Calming and sedate* Cooling* Aids intuition

Blue around the globe

In Chinese culture, colors corresponded with the five primary elements, the directions, and the four seasons. Blue was associated with wood, east, and spring.

Blue, blue-green, and green are sacred colors in Iran, where they symbolize paradise.

In India, paintings of the god Krishna often depict him as having blue skin.

In the United States, post office mailboxes are typically blue.

In Mexico, blue is the color of mourning.

In Aztec culture, blue symbolized sacrifice.

In Greece, the color blue is believed to ward off "the evil eye." Those who believe in this Greek superstition often wear a blue charm necklace or blue bracelet for protection.

Weapons Of Choice-Twin Katana:

The blade with its unique shape and legendary reputation, it strikes with a power that it leaves you in awe and wonder.

The katana is a type of Japanese sword commonly known as a samurai sword. Its distinctive appearance is a curved, slender and singled edge blade, either circular or squared. It has a long grip that can accommodate two hands. The blade is a symbol of the samurai of feudal Japan. It is favored by many because if its sharpness and cutting ability. Its origin can be traced back in the Muromachi period (1392-1573). Its creation was the result of manipulating battle conditions by requiring the user to respond rapidly. The length was previously 70 and 73cm (27.6 and 28.7 inches) long during the late 14th and 15th centuries. Then in the early 16th century the average length is 60cm (23.6 inches), but afterwards it was again reverted back to the standard 73 cm.

The katana is most often paired with a wakazashi or shoto, a similar but shorter sword. It can also be paired with a tanto, a smaller shaped knife. But it is usually paired with the first. When paired with the wakazashi, it is now called the daisho, and it represents the social power and personal honor of the owner.

Authentic katanas are made from special Japanese steel called the Tamahagane, a combination of hard, high carbon steel and low, tough carbon steel. The reason for these combination is because the high-carbon steel may be harder and sharper, but tends to be more brittle and breakable during combat. Introducing the small amount of carbon makes it more malleable and able to absorb impacts without breaking. But it will become blunt with usage. Some blades consists of 2, 4 or even five pieces: a core, edge and two side pieces.

The steel is heated and hammered over a given period of days, then folded and hammered to remove impurities. The blade is folded no more than 16 times, and then it is hammered to its basic sword shape. The gentle curvature can be achieved by quenching. The blade is coated with wet clay slurry concoction. After the blade is forged it is sent away for polishing until it gets its mirror finish.

In order to maintain its peak condition, the katana must be stored in its sheath, with the blade facing upward. If it is not maintained properly, it may become irreparably damaged. Part of its maintenance process is to oil, powder and polish the blade. And it is also necessary to inspect and air the blade to prevent rust and mold from forming.

The katana is considered as the soul of the samurai. Many other weapons have risen and fallen in use but the sword has been the most favored choice of weapon. Japanese people value the blade, and often refer to them as priceless, never really placing a fixed monetary value on it. Samurai's were the only people allowed to carry and use it. Indeed, when a Ronin is forced to sell his blade for money, it is regarded as highly dishonorable in Japanese society. There are certain etiquette observed when a samurai uses his sword, whether they are sheathed or unsheathed. The concept of the katana being the soul of the samurai had its roots in the early Tokugawa Shogunate. The Shogunate needed to provide high value gifts to its retainers. Usually the gift of land is the typical gift. But since the land is a scarce commodity for the shogunate, the sword was then used as a replacement. Gifts of swords are then used for births and weddings. The higher the value of the swords, the higher the honor is bestowed upon the recipient of the gift. If possible, it is most often passed down from generation to generation, as part of the heirloom of a distinguished family. Sometimes, the blade is given a name depending on its unique style or who the maker is. Since the katana is the soul, people who owned it regard it with reverence and respect as if the sword is a living person.

Meiyo- "Honor":

When most people think of honor, definitions surrounding military service and awards of high distinction initially come to mind. This is because the societal relevance of this ancient measure of human merit has shifted over time. Honor is no longer a personal motivation to keep one from behaving in ways that would bring shame to one's self, family or country. Similarly, a breach of honor is no longer a reason to feel shame; we now can break laws and be convicted for each individual offense rather than trying to uphold some archaic overall personal standard. However, this societal shift has brought with it some disturbing and sad consequences. Now, most of us are trying to behave within boundaries of law and not even looking at our overall approach to ethics and morality. If we can "get away" with something that breaks a rule of law, then chances are that we will, whether accidental or intentional. This approach can best be analogized as walking through life with blankets over our entire bodies looking through holes cut out for our eyes, as we take what we can and do what we can to further our own personal agendas whenever possible, only coming out from under the blanket when absolutely necessary so as to not get caught...and hoping that no one else saw or recognized us when we were momentarily exposed. However, living with honor removes that blanket of obscurity, allowing us to live more fully and responsibly, taking credit for all our actions and consequently, living as more refined, honest and morally evolved human beings. Honor is honesty, fairness and most importantly, the integrity of one's own beliefs

A/N: I know its seemed like reading a text book but it was very interesting once you read through it didn't it? Eh? These glances help shape the reasoning behind Leo's personality and social status within the Hamato clan. He is calm, poised, dedicated, and views his weapons with the respect of a Samurai. He values Honor and the code of Bushido.