Aww that was beautifully written!
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These two are so adorable I can't get enough of it XD

OMFG THIS IS SO CUTE! My poor baby Leo! You should continue this!

I always enjoy reading about little moments like these with April interacting with any of the other three Turtles. You really nailed the emotions between them; you could really feel the despair crushing down on Leo as he takes in everything that's happened, both to him and Splinter, and April's reactions felt genuine. Nice job!

Great angst!

I personally hate April from past offenses. I will never forgive her, no matter what she does. Your fan fiction was good, though. Keep writing!

Awesome story, Seeker and definitely something I can see April doing. I actually like that you put April in this position instead of one of his brothers because April knows what it's like to lose a parent to tragedy, so she's the best to comfort him. And Leo needs to know that it's okay to cry and that it's okay to be afraid no matter what. Nicely done on this. I swear, that finale was awesome, and I can't wait for the premiere based on what I've read from people who saw an early sneak peek.

The Bubbly One,
Shell

You are the best person ever. Thank you for writing this. I will read it now. I just needed to tell you that before I totally flip out about some random thing. Your writing rocks.

Dang it to heck, I cried during the episode, and I cried during this fanfiction. I love how you made this, so much… Leo's cry for Splinter's comfort cut me deep. Cut me really deep, and oh, my gosh…
My very first introduction to the world of TMNT was the first episode of the 2012 series. And I instantly, and surprisingly, fell in love with Leo. I don't often like leader characters, but Leo has the unique ability to be vulnerable at times. Vulnerable and sometimes silly. And he's still a good big brother and leader.
Again, I love this fic so much right now… So… Much…

Man this was hard to read- mostly because I kept having to wipe my eyes! I hope the next episode is as emotional as this. Poor Leo, I really feel awful for him.

Lovely angst. I definitely needed this to tide me over until Friday. Thanks for writing this great story!

I really can't wait to find out how Splinter is in New York. Poor guy can't seem to catch a break. He finally gets his daughter back and then she mutates and he loses her again, and then she saves him and comes back again but now he's lost his sons! :(

Seeker, I have to admit something: after the season 2 finale, I shamelessly paced (virtually) for a one shot just like this one and WOW, did you deliver. Heartbreaking but true and emotional and brilliant. I'm ...yes I'm quickly becoming a Leo/April 'shipper and this just solidifies that I'm not totally insane for doing so (even though I'm guessing it was written from a purely platonic place!). Thank you thank you thank you.

Ceruleo.

This one shot was awesome! I like how you stayed true to Leo's character :) Can you please tell me where you saw the preview for season 3? I can't find it :P

I saw the season 3 screening yesterday and was wondering about this myself...about Leo's reaction to Splinter's unknown circumstances. Well, actually his reaction to anything. I loved what Nick gave us, but I wanted so much more. I wanted to see and hear about his nightmares. WHY...from the beginning...did Raph stay up with Leo every single night for 3 months? What was he seeing late at night in Leo that gave him that adrenaline to keep watching him?

One of the things I liked best about the preview (btw, isn't it crazy how we get so much thoughts and feelings from a 7 minute clip?) is that it showed April interacting with others besides Donatello. Now...I'm a huge Apritello shipper. Sometimes it's all I can think about. But one of the things I always loved about the other iterations of the Turtles was April's special bond with each of them. So I thought it was nice to see her and Raph sparring and, of course, her mothering Leo when they first placed him in the tub.

So after reading your story, it helped ease my discomfort with wanting to see more, because...well, we know that Nick probably won't show that. But that's okay I suppose, because the creators have been showing us more than I ever though a kids cartoon network would show in the first place. But also, that's what imaginations and fanfiction is for; to fill in those gaps like what you just did here. I loved how you had Leo break down, because who wouldn't? But you handled it in a way that didn't lessen his character; that's what these guys are always so afraid of, right? Showing a sort of weakness (such as crying) is taboo. Especially for Leo, since he's the leader. And despite him being so injured, it was nice to see everyone freeze when he raised his hand. Even if Leo was never able to fight again, his brothers will always hold him to those high standards...especially after what he went through.

So I don't see why Leo and April can't become closer after this. And I don't mean anything romantically...I think that might ruin it. Sometimes friendships are better than romantic relationships because you don't ever have to worry about proving something. At least...that's my take. Sorry for the rambling my reviews go through when I'm trying to review your stories. But they put me through so many emotions it's hard not telling you how liberating it is for me. Because I actually went through what Leo's going through. I watched one of my closest friends run out of the boiler room with his skin melting off his body and I didn't know what was going on for a little over a week before someone came to me and told me he died. And I thought it was my fault. Then I remember someone holding me as I cried and officers were walking by asking the guy holding me if I had to go to medical...I don't even know.

Sorry to dump something so tragic into this review. But I literally held events of that time in for so long and I just started to let them out last year when I was given a doctor and I realized that it was nothing to be ashamed about. Nothing like that should ever make anyone feel ashamed or alone, and I'm telling you...the fact that I'm connecting to a cartoon character on a deep level such as this is so crazy for me. I feel like crying and embracing it at the same time and it's actually kinda wonderful.

Anyway, so whether or not you went through something like this as well, you portray everything perfectly. From those around Leo tying to figure out how to tell him, to Leo's reaction, to that one special person willing to hold him in his lowest hour...everything just fits into place like a huge complicated puzzle.

You da best, Seeker!