'Redemption...' The word kept resonating in Leo's head as he laid on Raph's chest. His body rising and falling with his lover's soft breathing.

The rest of the day they had spent by Splinter's side. The old rodent pretty much forced Leonardo to stop pestering him and leave with the larger turtle to have a good night's rest... The two turtles spent a night filled with desired moans and churrs at Casey's old apartment. Raph thought he made sure to tire Leo up, but the band leader's mind was swimming in many thoughts.

"Yer thinking is so loud it's waking up half of Brooklyn, Fearless..." Raphael whispered on Leo's head.

The tone of Raph's voice had become so soothing to Leonardo that he couldn't help closing his eyes as a smile curled the sides of his lips. "Sorry..."

Raph hugged him, placing his lips on top of Leo's head. "You should do it." Leo pulled himself a bit off the hothead, enough to look at his golden irises which seemed to glow in the dark of the room. Leo smiled before leaning up and placing a soft kiss to Raph's lips. "I'll take it that's a yes...?" Leo pressed his lips harder on Raph's, deepening the kiss, earning himself a sultry moan from the emerald green terrapin.

"Why are you so good to me...?" Leo asked, his eyes closed, lips still lightly gracing his lover's.

Raph didn't speak... He pulled Leo up a little, nibbled on his jaw line softly, passing his tongue over that beautiful skin, down his neck, sucking on him softly, enough to make small little marks that would fade by morning. Leo moaned, leaning his head back to give him more access to that sexy neck. "Ya deserve this, and more..." Raph grabbed Leo's hips with both hands, pressing them onto his own as he spoke those words.

Leo hissed again, feeling that Raph's lower plastron was starting to expand at a certain spot. He smiled at Raph, licking his lips. He rocked his hips harder against Raph's bulge. Raph closed his eyes, when suddenly he felt Leo's weight lift from him. He opened them to find Leonardo kneeling next to him. Raising a brow, Raph sat up, his legs on each side of Leo's body. The smaller turtle stood on his knees and peppered kisses over Raph's skin, everywhere; his shoulders, neck, collarbone, jaw, face... His hands traced circles around his legs, getting closer and closer to his groin, then his plump lips started their decent towards the sensitive soft cartilage housing Raph's growing erection. He placed his mouth to it, suckling softly, dipping his tongue to taste the saltiness that was Raph.

"Hmm... Babe... That mouth... Uhhh..." Raph dropped his large cock down. Leo stared at it for a moment, he let out a soft breath; the lust in him and desire for Raphael's body growing every second. Raph saw that lust, blush powdering his neck and face. "And if your body can match what your eyes can do..." the larger turtle sang.

(Song is Paralyzer, from Finger Eleven again ;P)

Leonardo smiled at Raph, biting his lower lip. He pushed himself on his knees again and kissed Raph deeply, his tongue entering the other's mouth ferociously. Raphael leaned forward, forcing the smaller turtle on his carapace, never breaking the kiss. He brought his fingers up, snaking them between both their mouths, coating them in a mix of their saliva before reaching down and around Leo's thigh, searching for his entrance. The tip of his finger dipped into the sweet velvet that was Leo's ass. "Nghh...!" The moan from the blue-blushed turtle was muffled by thick ravenous lips.

"No matter how much I fuck ya, yer still tight as a virgin... Make noise fer me, Fearless... Scream my name..."

"Aahhh~... Yesss.... Deeper..."

Raph dipped further in, Leo's leg coming up until it draped over his lover's shoulder.

"Deeper... Harder..." Leo panted. Raph kept bitting his neck, moaning into the wet skin as he fingered that sweet hole. The louder Leo was, the more frantic Raph moved.

Raphael's mouth went down Leonardo's plastron, painting wet patterns on it as it searched for his throbbing cock. He wrapped his lips over the succulent erection, bobbing his head a couple of times while he continued to stretch him out. Leo moaned loudly, calling Raph's name between breaths. But Raph wanted more... He wanted to make him scream for him...

He pulled Leo's rear end towards his shoulders, propping it up. He grabbed Leo's cock in one hand as he continued to finger him with the other. "Aaahhh... F-fuck! Yes...!" Still... More... Raph's mouth covered Leo's hole, suckling on him hard, dipping his tongue in as deep as it could go, rimming him with hunger. "Uuuhhh!!!! Yessssss!!!!! Go~d, yes!!!" He pumped Leo, passing his thumb over the head of his dick, spreading his precum on it, making it glisten as it continued to swell. He wiggled a finger under his lips to breach Leo in unison with his tongue, reaching so deep he felt Leo's sweet spot. Grinning, Raph claimed victory as he rubbed it with his fingertip. "F-FU... R-R-RA-PH!!!!!" Leo's body arched up as much as his anatomy allowed it to.

"Again..." Raph stroke gold again, this time harder.

"RAPH!!!" the other yelped.

"Louder..." And again...

"RAPHAEL...! YESSSS.....! NGGHHHH... AAAAHHHHH....!!!" Leo's breath hitched. Raph slowed a bit, licking his lips. "F-FUCK ME!"

"I don't think yer in a position where ya can give me orders, Leo... Being that I have you so bent an' shit... How 'bout ya ask nicely...?" Raph rubbed Leo's prostate again, passing his tongue over his length.

"P-PLEASE... RA-RAPHIE...! MAKE ME YOURS....!" Leo's face was flushed in red, his breath so hot you could practically see it leaving his mouth... That beautiful, wet, warm, mouth...

Raph swiftly lowered Leo's hips enough so his engorged cock could align with his anus, thrusting forward on contact, once hard... Then pulled out slowly. "Yer so fucking hot, Fearless~" Raph cooed. The other panted, his eyes hooded, sweat making his skin look even brighter. From where he laid, Raphael looked majestic, his defined arm muscles pulling his hips back as he impaled him mercilessly. "You... Belong... To me... Only... Me..." Every word came with a thrust of his own. A possessive, filling, thrust.

"Yesss~... All... Yours..." Leo bit his lip so hard a scarlet drop formed on the skin under his tooth. Raph leaned down and lapped it, savoring the taste of copper of his beloved. "Fuck! Im... Gonna... Nghh.... Ahhh... Ahhh...." Raph felt Leo's peak was close... So close he could taste it. And he wanted to... He started to pump the other harder, using the same rhythm to push his length into the pulsing hole.

Leo came in ropes of white, thick cum. He coated his own plastron and Raph's hand. When Raphael felt Leonardo's walls close around him, he could not hold his own seed from spurting out, even if he wanted to. He came as hard as he ever had, filling his mate's ass like a sweet cannoli. The smell in the air was intoxifiyng. It left both turtles with fogged minds, basking in their afterglow. The larger one fell next to the other, using the last of his energy to wrap the smaller in his embrace before drifting off to sleep.

Leo smiled as he continued to softly pant, staring at Raphael's sleeping face. He loved this guy with all his might... And redemption he would have, for them both.

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The next morning Raphael woke up to the horrid smell of burned toast. Leo had tried to make breakfast for them, but failed miserably in his attempt, ruining two of Raph's three good pans, and mysteriously breaking the toaster, which still belonged to Casey. Raph couldn't help to laugh at Leo's pouty face. He was so cute when he pouted... They decided to grab an apple each, since their day had suddenly become a very busy one.

Leo called Karai and arranged for her to set up a meeting at an alternate studio with the rest of TMNT. Mikey had been staying with Donnie and his gator-friend, Leatherhead, at the large reptile's home in Queens. They were both eager for the meeting, specially Mikey.

Karai explained her plan to the guys. She would turn Foot Productions into an organization aimed to helping the community, sponsoring youth programs and such. She had enough saved to put the down payment on the venue for the concert, but she would be counting on revenues to help her re establish the company, even if it would be in a smaller scale to begin with.

"I'm in." Leonardo was first to give his answer, followed shortly by Mikey. Donnie was apprehensive.

"I really do support your ideal, Karai. But being in the spotlight is not something I really want to do." Everyone stared at Don, he then rolled his eyes and continued. "But, who am I trying to kid...? Who could leave this darned band? You guys wouldn't last a week without me ..." He smiled at Karai who in turn smiled back.

The female shook hands with the olive green turtle, then turned to Leo. "Your team, your lead..."

Leonardo thought for a moment. "Guys, gear up... We're gonna be doing things different this time..." Raphael smirked. He was so proud of his lover for following his heart.

They decided to perform only a few original songs for the public's entertainment, but other than that they would sneak in a few new ones they had created in company, but had been brutally denied by Shredder as part of their repertoire. They were all familiar with them since they kept them close to their hearts. Before they knew it, they had only enough time for a quick snack and a change of wardrobe before their great event.

Karai made sure everything was ready on set with Raph's help. April and Casey volunteered to help at the ticket booth and later as lighting techs during the performance. The clock kept ticking down, the concert hall was full of fans, and Leo was nervous as he had never been.

As he paced the changing room, he was followed by Raph's eyes. "Leo, would ya sit down already? Ya making me so nervous I'm 'bout ta sit on ya so ya stop moving so much!" Leo glared at Raph, sending chills through the rest of the room, excluding his cocky mate. "Guys, mind if I have a few words with Fearless here...?" As in on cue, the two other turtles stood up and scurried out of the room. "Ya making the guys nervous, babe..."

Leo let out a breath he had probably been holding for a while. "What if I fuck this up, Raph...?"

Raph's eyes softened. "Ya got plan B."

"Plan B?"

"Yeah... Take yer clothes off and make the fangirls save yer ass from utter failure..." Raph smirked.

"Ha. Ha... Very funny. I'm serious, Raph..." Leo started to pace again.

Raph growled lowly as he stood up, placing his large body in front of Leo's. "Yer not gonna fuck up, Fearless." He graced Leo's cheek with the back of his hand. "Yer a leader. So lead. Redemption, 'member...?"

Leo leaned into Raphael's touch, closed his eyes for a moment... And at Raph's words he re-opened them, fire blazing through his hazel pools. He nodded at Raph.

"I'll be here." Raph winked at Leo, making him giggle softly. They hugged for one last time before separating, one going to meet the other band members for last minute wardrobe touch ups, the other walked backstage to meet Karai and stand-by for anything he would be needed for.

The lights went on, Mike's tempo beating a steady beat before the curtains lifted to reveal three beautiful turtles... Then Leo's guitar went wild, accompanied by Mikey's drums and then to lower the pace Donnie joined with his base... And Leo began to sing. Fuck, he had the sexiest voice... Both girls and guys were screaming his name; and when he started to dance as he played his guitar, it was a sight that made Raph feel tight in his groin. "I never thought... That he would ever love someone... The way he loves you..." Raph turned his head to look at Karai standing next to him. "I'm just happy he found love... I'm happy it was you." She smiled. Raph smiled back, blushing a bit. "But don't get me wrong... I still love him very much. And if you ever hurt him in any way I will be there to receive him in open arms." He raised a brow, still smirking at the girl. "I will steal him from you without thinking twice." She bumped her hip against Raph's large figure. "So... Take care of him, Raphael."

"Don't hold yer breath, sister. He ain't going nowhere, and neither am I." The hothead smiled a toothy smile at the girl and bumped her hip back. They continued to hear him sing.

The crowd was wild. They loved the new songs and soon the guys had them singing the choirs in unison.

"This next song... Is a very special song that I wrote while thinking of the person I love..." Leo's voice was deep, and at the sound of those words the crowd went quite for a moment. "That person is my boyfriend... Raphael..."

Raph's mouth went agape and his skin paled about three times lighter at Leo's words. Karai laughed.

Raph licked his dry lips and mumbled, "Did he just...?"

The crowd was silent... Only light mumbling could be heard.

"In all my time as a member of TMNT, I had been told that this part of myself needed to remain in the shadows... But to be honest, I don't think that's fair... What do you guys think? " The crowd started to whistle, some of the voices, female mostly, screaming in almost agony at the news, but most of them were whistling cheerfully.

'We love you, Leo!'
'We don't care, you're still hot!'

Leo chuckled, a very sexy chuckle. "I knew you guys would be cool... Heard that, Raph?" Leo's head turned to Raphael, who started to frantically shake his head. "Come on, Raphie... Come say hi to everyone.." Leo extended his hand, his eyes mesmerizing Raph... 'And if your body can match what your eyes can do...' The words to that song played in Raph's head. He took a deep breath, and as if in a trance, he shakily walked out onto the stage, grabbing Leo's hand. "This hotness is my Raph, everyone!"

The crowd cheered. The girls went wild. Donnie had a huge smile on his face as he clapped for them.

Mikey whistled between his teeth loud, but all of a sudden, his eyes snapped open and he dashed for the front, grabbing Leo's hand which held the main microphone. "In case anyone is wondering, the Mikester is fully straight, yo! So ladies, if ya wanna come on knocking-"

"Ok, Mikey..." Leo pushed his face with one hand, Raph rolled his eyes as he facepalmed himself. The crowd laughed so hard they almost couldn't settle enough for the next song to start.

"I'm serious though! IM STRAIGHT!" Mikey walked backwards back behind his drum set.

"Smooth, Mike..." Donnie fist pounded the younger turtle. "Really smooth."

Raph giggled, then he felt Leo wrap an arm around him. "Babe... This song... It's for you. I love you..." Leo placed a soft quick kiss to Raphael's lips. Those lips which he would never grow tired of.

Raph stepped back slowly, their hands separating as Leo started to sing...

"Every brick and every stone
Of the world we made will come undone.
If I... if I can't feel you here with me.
In my sleep I call your name
But when I wake I need to touch your face
'Cause I... I need to feel you here with me.

You can stop the aching
'Cause you’re the one I need."

Raph held on to the wall. He felt the floor had been taken away from beneath his feet... He felt a fire light up in his stomach... Desire to run back on stage and ravage Leonardo's sweet mouth.

"I will burn, I will burn for you
With fire and fury. Fire and fury.
My heart hurts, my heart hurts for you.
Your love burns within me with fire and fury.

If I freeze you are the flame.
You melt my heart, I'm washed in your rain.
I know you’ll always have the best of me.
Destiny’s got a hold on me.
Guess I never knew love like love knows me
'Cause I... I need to feel you here with me."

Karai glanced at Raph, then back at Leo. She took out her phone and snapped a picture of the scene, wanting to capture the flame burning between their eyes, a golden and hazel spiral was ablaze. The passion, undeniable.

"I will burn, I will burn for you
With fire and fury. Fire and fury.
My heart hurts, my heart hurts for you.
Your love burns within me with fire and fury..."

---song is "Fire and Fury", by Skillet <3---

Leo continued his song, the crowd cheering every word. When it was over, Raph felt lightheaded. The blood had rushed too fast to his head... The reason... All the images he was having of how he would spend his night with his boyfriend.

The concert ended with a speech from Karai in which she announced the new face and mission of Foot Productions. She asked the public for awareness on the matter, and their support in continuing to follow and attend their events, which proceeds would benefit youth programs. The guys bowed to their fans, and savored the crowd's cheers for a few more minutes. The concert had been an absolute success.

The guys receded to their dressing room, Mikey was ecstatic. "Best night of my fracking life!"

"Really, Mikey? Fracking...?" Donnie rolled his eyes while he changed his clothes.

"Yup. It's mah word, and I'm sticking with it." The younger turtle stretched his arms, feeling awfully proud of himself. "Yo, Leo... I'm proud of you, dude."

"Yeah, Leo... You did good tonight..." Donnie placed a hand on Leo's shoulder, giving it a soft reassuring squeeze. "My brother is lucky to have you."

"Thanks, guys... I have to be honest, I've never felt more alive in my life... Thank you for sticking with me... You guys are my brothers. I love you both." Leo shrugged his shoulders bashfully. The two younger turtles wrapped his smaller frame with their arms in a tight hug.

"Ehem..." The three turtles turned to the door to find Raph leaning against the frame. The emerald turtle smiled at the three and retrieved a bouquet of flowers from his back.

"Flowers, Raph...? Seriously, how corny can this night get?" Donnie chuckled, laughter from the others joining his in almost a harmony. Raph blushed and threw the flowers at Mikey. Who accepted them theatrically, causing the laughter to grow in the room. The guys laughed so hard, tears were flowing down their faces.

"It brings me great joy to see you youngsters enjoying yourselves." Splinter and Karai were now standing behind Raph.

"Father? What are you doing out of the hospital?" Leo rushed to his side.

"It's ok, Leo. He's actually feeling much better. His lungs are clearing up." Karai placed her hand on Splinter's shoulder. Even though her smile was honest and kind, Leonardo couldn't help to feel a sting in his chest, knowing now for certain that it was because of her wretched father that his own had suffered for so long. He couldn't help a deep frown scrunch his face.

"'Member what ya said... Kids can't be blamed for their parent's shit." Raph slipped his hand into Leo's, squeezing it lightly, snapping his mate from his anger high.

"Thank you, Karai, for watching over my father..." Leo squeezed Raph's hand back, and smiled at the girl. They have each other a light bow.

Mikey had organized a rendezvous at a local bar to celebrate the current events. To everyone's surprise, Usagi was tending behind the bar. "Hey, Usagi! How's our baby coming, dude?"

Everyone looked at them, intrigued by the meaning in the prankster's words. "It's picking up quick, my friend. You're reputation precedes you."

"Wait, hold up... You guys bought this bar?" Donnie was astonished. "How?"

"You'd be surprised how much doe a rockstar like myself can save by smooching off of his room mates..." Michelangelo grinned like a Cheshire Cat. "And Usagi has been hoarding loads of tips too. Between both of us we scrimped up enough for the down payment."

"And how things are going, it will be paid in full in less than three years." The bartender chimed in.

"Well congratulations, you guys. It's an awesome place." Leo sat by the bar, looking around the establishment. As soon as he placed his hands on the bar top, a cold glass touched his hand. It wasn't his usual glass of jack and coke, but a nice chilled beer.

"It's Hitachino... Not the cheap kind." Usagi told Leo as he looked at Raph, and winked.

Raph smiled at the rabbit. "Hope ya can pour one fer me outta yer magic hat, bunny-boy. Cause Raph is one thirsty turtle." Usagi rolled his eyes at the hothead and poured a Hitachino Nest Japanese beer for him as well. That was more than enough for them when it came to making amends.

For the remainder of the night, everyone drank and sang karaoke, ate and laughed. A crowd had gathered in the bar, forcing the bouncers to keep the patrons from the VIP area where TMNT and friends were lounging.

"Damn, gotta go break my seal. I'll be right back." Raph started to walk towards the restrooms, but the hoard of fans almost pulled him down. "Whoa, guys! Chill!"

They all laughed at the sight. Leo walked to him, took him by his hand and pulled him to safety. "Come this way. There's a private bathroom you can use..."

"Hmm... This feels a lot like déjà vu..." Raph mumbled, letting himself be guided by his lover.

Leo let go of his hand as he turned a corner. When Raph tried to follow, he felt a strong body push him hard against the wall. "Now it feels like déjà vu..." Leo whispered into he side of his face.

"Ya betta not leave me pissing all over the floor this time, Fearless... Don't think I can come back form that one." The larger turtle laced his fingers in the belt-hoops of Leo's pants, pulling their hips closer, breathing up and down the forest green neck.

Leo's head tilted back to give him more access, moaning softly when he felt a large, wet tongue slide up to his jaw, and teeth grace his lower lip. "I love you, Raphael..."

Leonardo's whispered words sent a new shiver down his spine, his pupils so large you could barely make out those beautiful golden irises. He felt high from all the emotions he was feeling at the moment. "I love ya too, Leonardo..."

They kissed deeply. Their hands started to move to explore each other's bodies, nails raking over plastrons and scutes, earning moans and groans form one another. The bulge in their lower parts starting to throb at their impending full erections.

"Really, guys?" Donatello's voice made them separate immediately.

"AAAHHHH! Get a room, you two!" Mikey's scream made them turn a couple shades darker when a blush crept up their face.

"You do realize you are on top of my fresh produce...?" Usagi crossed his arms, his eyes closed as he spoke.

Leo looked at Raph, his face in panic. Raph couldn't help but laugh. "Geeze, Leo... Guess yer not that fearless after all."

END. :D