Leonardo's eyes were empty. He smiled at Saki with his most tender smile. "Oroku-San... Okaeri..."

Saki huffed a half grin at Leonardo. He walked by him towards the building, barely looking at the turtle, his Rhino henchman close behind.

Leo took a moment, he looked around... Times Square was as busy as always. Crowds of people walking by, most of them minding their own business, looking down at their phones. He also saw a young couple walk by, hand in hand. They were young, in their early twenties for sure. The female was a beautiful colored salamander humanoid. The male was a short, brown bear man. They looked odd together, but one glance at them and anyone could see the love they shared. Her eyes glowed at him, and he was embracing her hand, so protective and gentle at the same time. Without wanting it, his mind drifted to his earlier day... Just a few hours ago he had been in full bliss next to the being he loved the most. Just moments ago they had been kissing, hugging and teasing each other as they laughed in pure joy. Just moments ago they had made love to one another... The warmth of Raphael's touch still ghosting over his skin.

He chuckled lightly to himself, taking a big gulp of his almost half empty bottle of whiskey. A big tear rolled down his face. He bit his lower lip to keep it from quivering. He looked up to the sky, it was dark now. His last day. He smiled, he closed his eyes and thought of everyone he loved. His friends, his beloved father, and his Raphael. He didn't regret anything. He would have rather loved him for a quick second than have lived the rest of his sorry ass life, filled of lies, deceit and depression, without having known his touch. Another tear ran down his face. "Thank you, Raphie... For saving me..." He whispered the words into the loudness of the streets before wiping his face clean.

"Ya comin', turtle boy?" Rocksteady was holding the door open, glaring at Leo as if he was the scrum of the earth.

"Hmm..." Leo turned, took another gulp, and walked towards the building's lobby, crossing in front of Rocksteady, he could feel the rhino's thoughts, he knew the rhino knew what was in store for him, and he couldn't help the shiver that ran down his spine. The door closed behind them, the henchman walked close to Leo, as if guarding him, keeping him from escaping. But Leo wouldn't try to escape. He had made his mind; this was the sacrifice he needed to make for his loved ones. They entered the elevator and started to make their way to the last floor: Shredder's private office.

Raph tried calling Leo again. It kept going straight to voicemail. "Leonardo, it's me... Please, you need to call me back... Listen... I'm sorry... Karai told me everything..." He paused for a moment. "Leo, baby, I love you... I'm not mad anymore, I'm sorry I ran away... Please call me back." Raph was in a taxi, the traffic was insane. He was growing very impatient, the urgency of the situation banging in his whole body. Something inside of him was screaming to hurry the fuck up. He couldn't wait anymore, he paid the cabby and got out. He looked at his phone, the time was nine thirty six, he had not received any calls from Karai about Splinter yet either. He needed to get to Leonard quick. Taking a glance around him he pinpointed his location and started to run in the direction of the address that Karai had given him. He ran like if he was running one of his marathons.

He ran through alleyways to take shortcuts, he jumped over fences and even cars. He dodged pedestrians and won some good curse words in different languages whenever he bumped a bit too hard into some. He didn't care, he just ran. He felt it in his gut, Leo was in trouble, he had to get there fast. His mind was raising, he was almost there.

Leo stood silent in the elevator. Rocksteady's heavy breathing resonated against the metal doors. His stomach turned, he was so repulsed by the massive beast, the memory of so many years ago still fresh enough in his mind, the image of this animal groaning on top of him and beating him to a pulp was clear and palpable. His thoughts were interrupted by a low guttural chuckle. Leo turned to look at the rhino. He raised a brow at him, the rhino shrugged his shoulders and continued to silently give Leonardo the side-eye. This was not a good sign, Leo thought. To break the moment and his trails of thoughts, Leo handed the remaining of his liquor to the henchman, smiling at him as if he knew what the other was thinking. He was damned if he was going to let this asshole rapist have the last laugh.

When the doors opened, Saki was standing in front of the massive Windows next to his black ebony office desk. The rhino pushed Leo by his shell out with his massive hand, the doors closing again behind him. Leo felt vulnerable... It was different than when he had been with Shredder before; he didn't feel resigned to the facts of his life, this time he felt a sudden urge to flee; he had to fight. "Leonardo... I heard you have been keeping busy during my absence." Leo gulped, he tried a smile as he walked forward. "Is he ready?"

Leo stopped and looked at Saki. "Forgive me, Master. I made a terrible mistake. Raphael will just not do." Leo bowed at the man in front of him. "Please accept my deepest apologies."

Shredder gave a low growl and walked to Leo, when the turtle raised his head to look at the man, he received a strong hand around his neck; he tried his best not to react and held his breath. "You dare go against my wishes, reptile?" Leo's body flinched at the words. The liquor dazing his mind a bit.

"Oroku-San, please... Can't you trust me on this? Raphael is not a good match for your project." Leo did his best so his words came out calm and assertive, regardless of the tight fingers around his neck. "Besides... You still have me, Oroku-San..." Leo cooed, he licked his lips, passing his hand over Saki's arm gently. The grip softened, Leo took a steady breath.

"There is a rumor you had been enamored with the jock... Prove to me that you are not trying to deceive me." Shredder stepped away, releasing his hold. Leo stared at him for a moment, his eyes hooded with disgust at the thought of what he was about to have to do. Thank goodness for the whiskey which hopefully would numb him enough through it.

Leo smiled seductively, walking towards Saki, he swayed his hips, bitting his lower lip, playing with his piercing. "Is Oroku-San jealous...? You know I only belong to you, Master..." Leo knew how much he liked being called that. The man was so arrogant, anything that would tickle his ego was a turn on to him. Leo started to unbutton his shirt, he let it drop to the floor, then stopped in front of Shredder, he knew better than to touch without the man's consent. "What does my Master want from his servant tonight...?"

Oroku Saki's grin widened. Leo quivered inside. His arm had stopped bleeding but was still very achy, the sadist didn't seem to care he was wounded, nor he bothered to ask about it either.

 

Raph reached the building with the huge sign of Foot Productions. He caught his breath for a moment, thank goodness for his years of training, his athletic body was well conditioned for the run he just made. He approached the door and flung it open. There was no one inside. He heard a bell ding, it was the elevator, it's doors opened, allowing the bright light from in it to brighten up the lobby, almost inviting Raph to step into it. And so he did.

Shredder observed Leo as he stood in front of him. "A song."

Leo frowned a bit. "Song...?"

"I wish for you to sing a song for me, slave." Leonardo smiled emptily and nodded. They both walked towards the recording studio on the top floor; Saki's personal one. Once inside, Leonardo entered the live-room while Saki stayed in the control-room. "The lyrics are on the clip board. I will leave it to you to give it a melody... I think you will find it most pleasant..." Leo thought it was weird for Saki to say that. Out of all honesty, what did the sadist care about Leo's pleasantries to begin with...?

Leonardo smiled, and lifted the cover page in the clip board. His mouth suddenly opened, eyes went wide. "W-where did you get this...?" The lyrics belonged to a song Leo had been writing in secret. It was a personal song, one he wanted to maybe share withe Raphael and no one else. The Shredder grinned coldly at Leo. "I-I... I can't." He whispered.

"You will." Saki sat down on his chair and observed Leonardo.

"Oroku-San... I-"

"Silence, reptile! You will sing, or else!" His voice was rotund. There was no telling him 'no'.

Leo gulped down and with a shaky hand flipped the page. He opened his mouth, but the words didn't come out.

"Last chance, boy. I heard Splinter is in the hospital at this moment. You wouldn't want him to suffer more than what he needs to, correct?" Leonardo froze, his mouth went dry.

Leo closed his eyes and thought of Raph. Only then was he able to enunciate the words...

"O-Once I was seven years old my momma told me?Go make yourself some friends or you'll be lonely?Once I was seven years old?
It was a big big world, but we thought we were bigger?Pushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker?By eleven smoking herb and drinking burning liquor?Never rich so we were out to make that steady figure?
Once I was eleven years old my daddy told me?Go get yourself a wife or you'll be lonely?Once I was eleven years old?
I always had that dream like my daddy before me?So I started writing songs, I started writing stories
Something about that glory just always seemed to bore me?'Cause only those I really love will ever really know me?
Once I was twenty years old, my story got told?Before the morning sun, when life was lonely?Once I was twenty years old?
I only see my goals, I don't believe in failure?'Cause I know the smallest voices, they can make it major?I got my boys with me at least those in favor?And if we don't meet before I leave, I hope I'll see you later?
Once I was twenty years old, my story got told?I was writing about everything, I saw before me?Once I was twenty years old..."

---(song is "7 Years" by Lukas Graham)---

Leo closed his eyes as he sang. The words making him think of his loved ones... He thought of his friends, he thought of his father... And he thought of Raphael.

Little did he know the hothead was standing outside of the door, hearing the words, tears rolling down his face. Raph had stepped out of the elevator and followed the lit hallway that guided him to this particular closed door. He was about to open it when he heard Leonardo singing, and he froze.

Leonardo cried. He couldn't help himself any longer. His determination wavering as he wished so badly to be able to live, to keep loving who he wanted to love. Saki saw it; he felt his chest swell with pride... He did it, he finally broke Leonardo, after all those years...

The man pressed the button to silence the room so Leonardo couldn't hear him, he then pressed the intercom button and spoke to Rocksteady. "Is he here?"

"Damn straight, boss. Standin' right 'atside da door, probably hearing ya right now," the rhino said. Shredder pressed another button, this one made the glass window into a one-way mirror, being able to look in but keeping Leo from looking out. He then walked into the live-room, Leonardo was trying to wipe his tears away and catch his breath.

Raphael froze. They knew he was there. It had to be of him they were talking about. As he turned to look behind him he felt a heavy hand slam against his face, making his whole body turn and crash against the door, breaking it as he stumbled into the room.

"Why are you crying?" the man asked the forest green turtle.

Leonardo glared at him. "Enough."

"You do not say when it's enough." Shredder hissed.

"I am done. Do as you please, but so help me god I will murder you if you hurt my family." Leonardo was shaking. He had never been so scared in his life... He has never wanted to live as much as he did now.

Raph rubbed his head while sprawled on the floor. He looked up and saw Rocksteady's massive body standing over him. "Well what do we have here...? Found myself a big green rat." The rhino cackled.

Raph was about to throw a come back at him, but his voice thinned out when he saw Leonardo get slapped across the face by Saki. "Leo!" He stood up but was grabbed by Rocksteady around his torso and flung on top of the wooden desk hard.

Leo stumbled a bit at the impact but didn't fall. As he turned to Saki, the man slapped him again, this time with the backside of his hand, making blood splatter onto the glass. "Relax toitle, ya shuld feel privileged ya get front row seating to this show." The rhino head butted Raph, hitting him so hard it brought stars to his sight, followed by the feeling of warm liquid seeping down his face from his nose.

While momentarily dazed, Raph was tied up to the chair and gagged. Then rocksteady pressed the button to allow them to hear the inside of the booth, he then walked towards the glass and gave a steady double tap. Saki smiled and grabbed Leo by his shell, flinging him against a wall, pressing into him with his body weight. "I think someone forgot what his place was..." Saki pulled Leo's head back before slamming it against the wall again, letting go of him right after, Leo slid to the floor as he coughed and shook his head. Raph growled and tried to swing his body from side to side in the chair. The rhino punched his face once more, slicing his cheek open.

"You're wrong! I finally found my place!" Leo spat out. He stood up, wobbling a bit as blood dripped from his face and head.

Saki reached behind an amplifier and pulled out a gauntlet, it had sharp blades attached to its top. Leo stared at it, his eyes fixed on the edge. "This is the most fun I will ever have with you, you vermin."

Raph jerked in the chair, he pulled his hands against the rope so hard they started to cut into his flesh, but the pain didn't matter to him. He needed to get to Leo. Rocksteady grabbed his head and slammed it on the desk hard. Raph started to see black blotches in his sight, he shook his head to try and clear it. He looked at the rhino, cursing him mentally, making a note to pummel him with all his might as soon as he got loose.

Leo looked back at Shredder, he spit at his face a blob of blood. Saki smiled, he wiped a bit off with a finger, bringing it into his mouth after. Both Leo and Raph scrunched their faces in disgust. "I hope your hole was stretched enough by your lover, Leonardo..." Saki grinned at Leo... He knew.... Off course he knew... Stupid him who thought he could avoid this man's eyes, being that he had spies all around the damn city. "Oh what fun will I have breaking Raphael with my own hands... I can savor him already... The money he will make me..."

Leonardo started to chuckle, then a loud laugh followed. "You will NEVER break him." Leo stumbled feeling dizzy from the mix of whiskey and hits to his head. "Raphael is too strong for you... He is pure hearted, honest... He will rather face death than submit to you." Leo growled the words at Saki, a proud smile pulling at his face.

Raph couldn't help the tingle in his stomach. Damn Leonardo...

"And I'm not worried about your sorry ass dick anymore, you prick. Raph's is waaaayyy~ bigger than yours." Leo stood up straight and proud. Raph couldn't help a snort escape him at Leo's words. To his amusement, Rocksteady snorted loudly behind him as well.

Shredder was pissed. He was not one to be taunted, he was he one doing the mockery, not the other way around. He slashed the gauntlet across Leo's chest, thank goodness for his thick protective plastron blood was not drawn, but his shell was badly scratched. He hissed as he curved his body backwards to avoid the hit, but he was not fast enough, his reflexes were dulled. "Mmmmhhhhh!!!" Raph jerked in his chair, screaming against the gag, he felt the rope loosening around his wrists.

Saki strode forward, he got a few hits on Leo, giving him a few superficial cuts on his arms as he raised them to protect his face. He punched Leo hard on his stomach, making him curl forward in pain. He grabbed him by the back lip of his carapace and flung him face down onto a table, pulling his pants down with one hand, cutting slits into the back of Leo's thighs. "Plead for your life now, scum..."

"F-fuck you!" Leo groaned.

Shredder smirked. "Rocksteady... Now."

The rhino pressed a button on the control panel, the two-side mirror changed to glass once more. Leo's eyes went big with horror when he saw Raphael tied and gagged. "No...!" His voice broke. Raph's eyes were filled with tears, it made Leo start crying too. "Let him go!" He tried to turn to Shredder, but was held in place painfully with the blades pressing on the back of his head. "Please! You can have me! Kill me if you want! But leave him alone! LEAVE HIM ALONE!!!" Leo screamed, the fire he felt through his wounds a mild pain compared to the thought of Raph being mortally injured... Or even worse, enslaved to The Foot.