Hello! I'm back! And I have changed my name! Thanks to everyone who reviewed, including Faith, efarraiz, pownxmanonnie, KatKatKatania, jamesbondfan007, anyone who is Guest, and JoinTheWeb! Special thanks to Faith, who, without fail (except for the time her tablet broke down), reviewed at least once in every chapter, and gave me tons of ideas! Though, I feel like some people just stopped reading at the first chapter. Is it because it's not complete? I usually won't read a story unless it's complete. Anyway, enjoy the last chapter!

BTW, I changed it; Draco broke Splinter's leg- the one he broke at the Battle Nexus a few years back.

Leo sighed in frustration as he read his book again. For the 5th time. Being confined on this cot was so boring. And he didn't get bored easily. He looked over at splinter, who was meditating despite his leg injury.

The ripped-clad teen smiled and shook his head. How he did that, he would never know. But he was very concerned about his father's lag, though. "Shredder broke my leg, and I couldn't move at all for 2 weeks!" he muttered to himself, crossing his arms. He then gasped sharply and put them back the way they were supposed to be.

"Stupid Shredder. Stupid arms. Stupid lies and all that shit," he muttered, before gasping again as he felt something whip him. "It will do you well not to cuss, my son," Splinter said, not even opening his eyes. Leo chuckled quietly as he carefully rubbed his upper thigh.

Don came in, Raph behind him. "Time to check your injuries, Leo," Don said, getting out his medical supplies. Leo groaned and fell backwards on his cot. "Can I just get up? My leg doesn't hurt anymore!" he cried, looking up at Don and Raph.

The latter rolled his eyes. "Yer gon' be dealin' wit dis fer a while, speakin' as a regula patient of dis docta," he half-joked, causing his genius brother to glare at him. Than, he shrugged. "He's right. You're not going anywhere."

Leo looked down at his suit. "But I've been here for 5 days, and I still have this bloody and ripped suit on!" he retorted. Don sighed and pondered this.

"Fine. You can go take a shower and get something else on. I think I have some extra pads that might fit you. That OK?" Leo nodded and dashed out, true to his word about his leg not hurting.

Splinter opened an eye. "You are too much of a mother, Donatello," he said before going back to his meditation. Raph slapped a hand over his mouth to stifle his laughter and Don growled at him.

Leo sighed contentedly under the warm water in the shower. All of the dried blood that the medics had missed got washed away, and it felt like the start of a new life.

"*sigh* New life. Right. How am I gonna just forget the past 16 years living with an abusive father with no honor?" he wondered to himself. He turned off the water with his right arm and stepped out of the shower, then got on a towel.

As soon as he walked out of the bathroom, he was met with his foot hitting something."Ow," he muttered, looking down. He saw a basket filled with elbow and knee pads, along with a belt. The mask-less turtle smiled and grabbed them, then put them on in the bathroom, though he could only use his right hand, as Don had insisted that he put it in a sling, as to not damage it any further.

As he was looking at himself, he realized something was missing. He looked at the spare black mask he'd put next to the sink. Sighing, the former assassin put it on. He was starting to hate this thing. It reminded him too much of Shredder.

He walked out of the bathroom and looked around, not knowing what to do. He heard some talking in the infirmary, so he went there.

"...And he stepped in front of Shredda and took a huge hit!" Raph was saying. Splinter didn't seem to be paying attention, as Casey had already told him what happened. (Remember?)

Leo bit his lip and walked in, his final shaking the water off his right arm. His cast was still pretty wet, but he didn't honestly care. Everyone, including April and Casey, was in the infirmary, only a few of them listening to Raph's story. They all looked at Leo when he walked in, causing him to blush. He didn't exactly like being the center of attention.

Splinter was stroking his chin. "Leonardo, please come here."

Leo's eyes widened, but he stepped to where Splinter was sitting.

Splinter placed his hands on his new-found son's head. "Leonardo, I have been thinking about what you did at Foot Tower."

Leo sighed and looked down. "I'm sorry, Father," he said quietly.

Splinter raised an eye-ridge. "My son, you have saved Raphael, sacrificing your own life in the process. You fought the Shredder, the man who raised you from infancy. And you showed all the qualities that a leader would show."

Raph sucked in a breath from where he was standing.

"For these reasons, I would like to make you the leader of the Turtles," Splinter finished. Leo gasped. "I... I don't know. I've only known you guys for a little bit," he stuttered. He looked backwards at everyone, who, other than Raph, who was scowling, were silently urging him to say yes. Leo looked back at Splinter. "*sigh* I- I guess I accept. Thank you, Master Splinter. I am honored," he said lightly.

(Almost) Everybody started cheering, while Raph just crossed his arms and tried to look happy for his brother.

Leo bowed to his sensei, then turned to the others and smiled.

They were a family.

They were a team.

And Leo would be there to lead them, no matter what.

Finally! It's done! Hamato or Oroku has been completed! Or, the first story has, anyway. Stay tuned for the next story! Till, then, BYE!

TMNT LLII