He hated having this almost constant headache, he hated feeling like his head was swimming on a constant basis, Leonardo just hated being sick. Not that he was going to admit that to anyone, he never had been one to tell anyone how he felt, Leo liked to bottle things up and put them away. It was generally why he had to be forced to admit he was tired or sick. It almost always Raph these days who managed to get his mate to admit something was up.

It looked like it was going to happen again as Leo buried his head under a pillow. The oldest of the turtles trying to somehow turn off his hearing so he could lessen his headache. It not getting very far, beyond him reaching out vainly for another pillow to cover himself with.

'Hnn, hate today, hate it so hard.' Was the first flicker of a thought that popped into his head as he grabbed onto the other pillow, he shifting under the covers and trying to make a sound proof cacoon against the noises coming from around the pent house.

He had done well enough that he hadn't heard the door to his and Raph's room swish open.

I really wish Mikey would turn the volume down on his video games system. I can hear it through the walls, it's not exactly helping my headache any. That's saying the least, the very least. I'm tempted to actually sic Raph on him for once, just so I can get some peace and quite in this house.

Nnn, thank goodness he's the leader today. I'm really not in a mood to talk to Mikey calmly.

The community seems to be getting younger and younger members every time I come back. Next thing you know infants will be posting on the site for advice on what colored blocks they should be using. Knowing my luck we'll somehow have a baby virus or something attack and the place will be flooded with angry infants wanting to be returned to normal. Ugh, the thought gives me a headache already.

It certainly proves I should log on more often, I always seem to be missing the new arrivals introduction posts.

Other then that, things have calmed down considerably more than earlier. Raph managed to save the day and turn all of us back to normal. Though Shokonobo managed to get away, but at least we know a weakness for him now. We just need to lure him somewhere sunny in order to defeat him, need to keep that in mind if we have to fight him for a third time. Knowing our brand of luck he'll end up being our new Shredder of the future and come back constantly, as if Dun wasn't enough.

But, I'm glad to be back to normal again, though I suspect my stomach won't be the same after eating so much in such a small period of time, then vomiting it back up. Ugh, makes me pretty glad I cannot remember what happened when I was taken over. Only reminder so far is the taste in the back of my mouth and stomach flip flopping uncomfortably as of now. Whatever I ate isn't sitting so well.

At least I have a hour an a half to lay down before I do some katas. Maybe my stomach will feel better by then.

Does anyone know where Mikey is? He was suppose to show up for practice. But apparently he finally decided to use those ninjitsu skills we've been trying to hone in him for years to skip training. I really hate irony especially when it decides to do this.

He better have a good explanation besides pretending he didn't know practice was happening at 2:00 today. He's not about to get away scott free when he plays hooky.

Sometimes I have to wonder about my relationships. I've had two. Both were loving, good, but I've at least have had two. Raph well, he's been with just me. Would he be happier if I let him try to date someone else?

He'd have plenty of chances while we're here. He could look around, maybe date someone who wasn't related to him. That'd be better then me smothering him like this. We see each other almost constantly... We sleep together, we train together, we live together. He'd have a chance to find someone who didn't earn bad reactions when he announced he was going to marry them. Someone he could love more. He'd maybe have something akin to a normal life, something he'd be happy with.

Great, I'm sounding more and more like a girl the more I think about this. I think I need to go for a walk or at least make some tea.

He gave a small little mumble, shifting under the covers to get comfortable again. Leo automatically reaching out to find Raph, a little surprised when he didn't find the younger male. The usually blue donned turtle pawing around the bed hopeful to find his usual bed partner. Even if the bed was huge it was a rarity that Raph ever moved that far away.

That finally bringing the oldest turtle into the world of the living, a confused sound escaping him as he looked around the room. Rubbing his eyes with a tired yawn before sitting up entirely pressing back against the headboard, the rumpled covers falling to his lap as he eyed the bathroom hoping Raph'd at least be in there. The oldest of the reptiles having to eventually shake his head when it became obvious Raphael wasn't in there.

"..Raph? Are you in here?"

Remind me not to announce anything on my journal from now, yeesh, that was unexpected. Proves I need to work on my locks though, apparently anyone can hack into them now...


((Cripes people xD I certainly got a hellva lot more replies then I expected. Remind me to make more 'DRAMATIC' entries if I ever want to flood my inbox again.))

He- I- I didn't think he'd-

He asked me to marry him tonight. I never expected he'd do this, ever. But he did...

I said yes.

Heh, I guess getting injured has its up as well as its downs.

Today had started out so well, a party, tuxes, a break from the usual routine all making it look brighter. Leo had looked forward to it in some way, feeling more relaxed then he should have been when they went out that day.

He couldn't help but crack a weak smile at that, he certainly had paid for it. The burns he earned from Donny's bo staff had led the reptiles, rat and boy all to the hospital. Leo could already guess that hadn't been a fun trip for any person in his family.

It made the turtle glad he had at least been out of it during most of his treatment. He unable to resist letting his fingers run across the supposedly high tech bandages at the thought. His smile vanishing readily when he mused too deeply on what the hospital must have been like. The usually blue adorned turtle still uncomfortable with the idea of them being anywhere near a hospital. Their ingrained fears of being discovered and being turned into an experiment still alive and well in all the ninjas. Especially Leonard, he wanting to prevent such a fate from happening to any of his family members. He felt his stomach clench up at what they could do now in the future with all that high tech-

He sighed, pressing a palm against his forehead warding away the thoughts and pushing himself up into a seated position. Calloused hands gently resting in his blanketed lap as he simply switched to watching the cars buzz by through the half covered window. Dwindling light making it almost pretty, multicolored flying cars swishing past the colorful sky. Sun setting slowly bringing night unto the city.

At least one thing didn't change, New York still was the city that never slept.

I hate it when I can't sleep. Specially here, everything is so new and artificial I just can't pace myself back to sleep or go room to room checking on anyone here. I'd end up waking everyone up since those doors aren't exactly silent. Its bad enough I'm awake, I don't need waking up Mikey, Donny,Usagi or Cody. They need sleep.

I'm still surprised Raph didn't wake up when I got up or left the room. I guess he was tired. He usually notices when I'm not in bed with him.

I guess I can try reading and having tea. Nothing major until I feel tired again.