Donatello as Leader

[Bossa Nova]

Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

Lets say if Leo went dark. Who would be next in line on command? My vote is Don.

I vote Raph. They ALL need to learn how to step it up and take leadership in some way or another, but of the four, Don always seems like the type who likes the 'idea' of leadership, but when it comes right down to it, wouldn't want the actual realities of it. Don is excellent as a leader for one turtle and one turtle only, himself. If he alone is stuck in a sticky situation, he can more than likely get himself out of it. But when it comes to taking control of his three brother's lives, I do think ultimately the pressure is too much for him. Raph on the other hand lives to put his brothers before himself (not to say Don is more selfish than Raph, he's just always done his own thing which translates to not really being entirely aware as to how his bros function as a team), and I think with some proper training he would have the better know how in commanding them.

Unfortunately, Raph never seems to get this training and thus allows his emotions to rule, which is why I think Don is always forced to step in for him to pick up the slack, even if he would rather not to. They make a good leadership team to say the least.