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After the Shredder’s defeat, life for the Hamato Clan was finally peaceful. April continued to go through the misery that is high school, Cassandra became a vigilante crime-fighter to make up for her past with the Foot Clan, and the turtles were still trying to adjust to the fact that Leon was now the leader of the Mad Dogs.
And then that left Splinter and Baron Draxum, who now had time to talk about their relationship. Their messy, toxic, complicated relationship.
Both men knew it was not going to be an easy conversation, but it was a conversation that needed to happen. They waited until their boys left for patrol to have the talk and they chose to do it in the kitchen.
When they sat down, they avoided each other’s eyes and said nothing, until Splinter broke the ice with, “So, now that there are no world-ending threats happening anytime soon, let’s talk.”
“About what?” asked Draxum.
“Us. Our relationship. What we’re doing. Like, what are we exactly?” asked Splinter.
“Acquaintances. Former lovers. Bitter enemies. Fathers of 4 mutated turtles.” said Draxum.
“Yes, we are those things, but you and I both know that there are problems that need to be addressed.” said Splinter.
“I know.” said Draxum.
“Like how Blue and Purple still resent you for what you’ve done to them in the past.” said Splinter.
“It’s understandable that they still don’t like me. With Leonardo, I threw him off a roof. And Donatello, they never liked me from the start, even though we’re quite similar to each other in personality.” said Draxum.
“And how you’ve never thought about all the pain you caused me.” said Splinter.
Draxum didn’t look at Splinter and instead looked at the table.
“Draxum, after what happened with Big Mama, I thought I could never love someone like that ever again. Then you came into my life, and I thought you were perfect. I loved everything about you. I made love with you, Draxum.” said Splinter.
“I know. I remember.” said Draxum.
“Then why did you do it? Why did you throw that love away, so I could be your lab subject? Why did you think it was right to ruin my life?!?” said Splinter.
“I had selfish goals and desires. I didn’t think about anything else.” said Draxum.
“I had to raise four children, while I was in the worst mental state of my life. I had constant bouts of depression, which made me neglect my sons when they needed me most. I barely helped Red at all when it came to being a leader and an older brother. It was the worst thing I’ve ever done as a father and a man.” Splinter said while tears were flowing down his face.
The guilt Draxum was feeling was eating him alive after hearing Splinter say that.
But before he could say anything, Splinter continued with, “But at the same time, you are responsible for giving us our sons. Without them, I don’t know if I would still be alive right now. And even after everything you’ve done to me, I still love you.”
Draxum took a few seconds to think about what he should say to make things better. Or less terrible.
“Yoshi, I know what I did to you was immoral and cruel. I betrayed your trust for my own personal gain, and it may be my deepest regret. I let my pride overtake me and I became an absolute, uncaring monster. But our youngest son, Michelangelo, made me see the light in a way. He changed me, and made me not so bitter and hateful towards everyone, especially you. He made me understand how wrong I was and what I needed to do. And what I needed to do is tell you from the bottom of my heart that I am truly, truly sorry for what I did to you.” said Draxum.
Draxum’s emotion in his apology surprised Splinter a little bit. Usually, Draxum never admits that he was wrong. He was always prideful and arrogant, so to see him be vulnerable was something that Splinter didn’t see coming.
“And I still have feelings for you. They never truly went away after all these years. So, I guess the question that needs to be answered is…do you want us to try again?” asked Draxum.
Splinter touched Draxum’s hand and said, “I do. I do want us to try again.”
With emotion overtaking both of them, they kissed for what felt like an eternity. By the time they stopped, Splinter got more seductive and said, “You know this day would be perfect if we spent the night in the bedroom. If you know what I mean.”.
“That would be nice, although, I must warn you that I’m quite rusty in that department.” said Draxum.
“Don’t worry, I’ve been practicing for a while, with the help of some toys, dirty movies, and a blowup doll.” said Splinter.
Draxum was about to ask what Splinter meant by that, but he realized it was better he didn’t know, so he kept his mouth shut.
And later that evening, Splinter and Draxum did indeed spend the night in the bedroom, making love with each other for the first time in over 15 years. Their first time in bed together was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for both men, but that was when Splinter was human. When he was Lou Jitsu. Now Lou Jitsu was a small mutant rat named Splinter and as a result, adjustments had to be made. But the two had passionate sex with each other and continued to do it until they passed out in bed.
When they woke up the next morning, they looked at each other and Splinter said, “So, last night was good, right?”
“Yes, it was quite good. Even though your body has changed, your sex drive hasn’t.” said Draxum.
“And we’re now boyfriends again, correct?” asked Splinter.
“Correct.” said Draxum.
“Excellent. Because I look forward to spending more time with you. Both in and out of bed.” Splinter said before laughing.
“You just want to see my penis more often.” said Draxum.
“Yes. It’s quite impressive.” said Splinter.
“Your penis is fine too, albeit a bit smaller than I last remember.” Draxum said, which earned him a pillow to the face from Splinter.
And in what had to be the worst timing ever, Donnie opened the door and said, “Dad. Draxum. What’s taking you so long to get breakfast...OH MY GOD!”, when he saw the two naked in bed together.
“Purple, I can explain.” said Splinter.
“Nope. Negatory. No thanks. I know what’s going on here. You two are back together having sexual relations with each other and I want nothing to do with it. Go tell everyone else about it, not me. I’m getting the fuck out of here. Goodbye.” Donnie said before leaving.
Splinter face-palmed and said, “I guess we’re telling the boys today.”
“Yes, we are, Yoshi. Yes, we are.” Draxum said before rubbing his boyfriend’s back.