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TMAYNT Day 12

Best Turtle Vehicle

I just love how Rise! New Yorkers see this racing in the streets in Fast and Furriest and don’t even bat in an eye until Mutant Menace

I kind of eventually want an iteration of Tmnt where the she shells grew up with and are introduced immediately with the main four turtles but I can see how that would be criticized by those who want them to be introduced later on if at all and how that could make things difficult to keep the main four turtles of that iteration the main characters

*Me trying to think of ways to make the next post of Tmaynt special*

Me: Oh! I know! I’ll do a collab of day 7 and 8

*day 8 comes*

Me: Wait. Which turtle ally is my favorite?

*whole day pass without work done due to inability to choose favorites*

Me: Ah Shit! I still can’t choose! And I have zero time to draw this collab! Uh that’s ok I can just post when I choose.

*the next day*

Me: ok I’ll definitely post today

*day after that*

Me: well I can’t miss one of the main four characters of a franchise that im obsessed with

*misses one of the main four characters*

Me: WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?!

*continues to miss two more days*

Me: 😑

Well dammit

And that’s the story of why I didn’t post for the past few days. I tried SO hard to post each and every day for TMAYNT but I just couldn’t do it.

Might as well do it now I guess

Day 7 Best Gadget

I love the little Christmas lights and whisks at the ends

Day 8 Favorite Turtle Ally + Dynamic

Karai has got to be one of my absolute favorite characters in Tmnt. No matter what they do with her she is always a queen(except for bayverse but we don’t talk about that)

I ship them so hard but I love how their dynamic has so much variety . They’re best friends and lovers (head-cannon) and badass warriors.

Day 9 Best Raph

Look at him being so supportive of his bros

and then going rogue on the garage mission

but the first part is still true

Day 10 Favorite Turtle Curseword

I know everyone says this but probably shell

Day 11 Favorite Splinter

I still can’t pick one favorite bro 😭

is it stupid to hope that Tottmnt is as emotional, action packed, and funny as Amphibia and Owl House is

TMAYNT Day 5 6

(sorry I didn’t notice that earlier)

Favorite Mutant Ally

Certified skateboarding king in both versions

forgot to post this quick sketch of the oldest Tmnt mm twins

I forgot a few minor details but the main point is that these two have one of the best bonds out of all of the Raph’s and Leo’s of the Tmnt franchise

TMAYNT Day 5

Favorite Leo(s)

My indecisiveness strikes again

2012 Leo was my childhood, Rise Leo is an absolute icon, and MM Leo is just too damn relatable for my dorky ass to not make him one of my all time favorite characters in cinematic history.

TMAYNT DAY 4

Baby Turtles!

just a quick redraw

(is it just me or would MM! Leo’s favorite Star Wars character totally be Luke Skywalker and MM! Mikey’s would by Jar Jar Binks)

May the Forth be with you

the fact that Donnie’s first instinct instead of getting into a safe hiding spot but to get as close to Mikey as possible is just

🥺

T-May-NT Day 1

Favorite Turtle

So hard to choose bro 😫😭

Out of all of the turtles(including Jennika, Lita, Slash, Frida Kahlo, etc.)

Out of the main four

(My indecisive ass couldn’t pick one rip day 22)

B team for life!!!💜🧡

TOTTMNT/Tmnt MM Autism and ADHD Headcannons

(just the four main turtles for right now until we get more screen time for other characters)

Leo: Autism

Raph: has a few symptoms but neither

Donnie: Autism

Mikey: ADHD

Leo and Donnie use sign language when they are overwhelmed/ over-stimulated

Raph, Mikey, and Splinter understand sign but don’t use it

Donnie and Leo sign to each other when this happens to one of them or as just a friendly reminder that they’re there for each other

Splinter had to find the right kind of fabric texture for Donnie and Leo as to not make them uncomfortable (thanks @renisrandom for that idea)

Just a random late night post about these goobers and TSL(which needs to be cannon in some version of Tmnt(I do not care which one just give it to me)). Could someone please tell me when and where Rise!Donnie signs cause I have absolutely no idea where to find that clip.

I cannot explain how precious this shot is to me it’s ridiculous

🥺

what is this!?🤣😂🤣

Cool Poster

Um 😐

Raph you ok there buddy?

Oh you just have some ‘mild’ anger issues

was rewatching mutant mayhem

0:30:50-52

Best and most unique screenshot of Dee I have ever caught

Yknow how I said my version of Venus is weird. This is one of the many examples of why.

A.k.a Quick doodle and edit of casual chaotic sibling life after Vee was gifted with the dreaded cat hoodie:

Inspired by Nathan Kessel on YouTube.

check them out if you would like to see more funny cat mode videos and more.

Do y’all remember this?!

Michelangelo you have heart

Donatello you have a wisdom

Raphael you have bravery

And Leonardo honor

Together there is nothing you cannot accomplish

I was so disappointed when this wasn’t in the movie but realized this:

What if in the series or sequel, the boys had to retreat to the O’Neil farmhouse and had to sadly leave splinter behind captured by either TCRI or the Shredder and they have that scene with Splinter appearing in the blue fire and this is what he says at the end of a talk with his sons?

I was just gonna comment on another post but this is too important to me

I 👏 NEED 👏 A THREEWAY 👏 TMNT 👏 CROSSOVER 👏 WITH THE 2012 ROTTMNT AND MUTANT MAYHEM VERSIONS OR I 👏 WILL 👏 DIE👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

sorry bout all the claps but this is just something that MUST happen cause it is too good of a chance to give up. And everybody knows when somebody claps while they’re talking it A draws attention and B makes that statement necessary.

old edit I made during the snowman song trend

Songs that make me think of Tottmnt Ship Headcannons

Just a couple of songs to give some inspiration for ship content.

Aprilnardo/Leopril:

Shut up and dance with me

Dandelions

Cheerleader

Rasey:

Sincerely, Me

Jenny(I wanna ruin our friendship)

Both:

Ho Hey

See you again

Genius

I wanna be yours

I swear I’m gonna get around to drawing these two perfect pairs at prom eventually. I literally cannot think of any other case in which April and Leo dance in the cannon and it’s not because Leo attempted to ask but was stopped by April kissing him and then saying something along the lines of “shut up and dance with me”. I also can’t listen to Sincerely, Me anymore without thinking about Rasey.

MM!/Tottmnt Casey Picrew image and sexuality and gender headcannon

I just feel like image makers like these on Picrew fit the art style soooo well. This one is called Potatolords Persona Creator

Casey is talking to Raph in this image and having a cute Rasey moment being shared between the two teens. I got inspiration for the facial expression from Ao3 MM! Rasey fanfic And Then He Kissed Me(such a good fanfic for MM Rasey shippers).

Y’all can’t tell me this boy is gonna be straight. And even if you do I won’t believe you.(that is said with all due respect no offense but I fight to the death for this ship).

Chapter 6 Part 2

Raph stopped.

Usually he didn’t let anyone interrupt him during a fight. But this wasn’t usual. Donnie had never yelled at him like that before. Sure Raph got on his brothers nerves and got into loud arguments but not like this.

His purple branded brother had never let anyone see him so openly upset before. Not since they were like 9. Usually he would just stay in the tent and wait until he was fully collected to let anyone see him. The only person who ever got to see Dee like this was Mikey.

But Raph couldn’t think about that. That brought emotions and ‘mushy’ feelings and those made him look weak. They made him feel weak. And Raph wasn’t weak. He couldn’t be.

“Dee-” Of course Leo would change the entire subject in 2 seconds. He had the better traits of a big brother. The ones people respected. Raph was just stuck with being a bully.

“No! You guys are gonna make him upset again!” Tear tracks laid deep on his face. He looked so tired and his voice was so strained it was a miracle he wasn’t sobbing. His look shocked Raph just as much as the words and voice coming out of his mouth.

“Wait. Who?” Raph tried not to look concerned but his change of aggression was an obvious give.

“Mikey!”

Both Leo and Raph froze looking back and forth from each other. Confusion and utter disbelief crossed their faces.

“. . . Dee”

“All you ever do is fight! And everyone around you has to deal with it!”

“Donnie”

“You just keep on going on and on and”

“Donnie!”

“What?! What do you want me to do?! What do you want me to feel?!”

“Mikey isn’t here.”

The truth was well known but it still stung to have to hear it. Raph had to close his eyes and hide tears that burned at the tips of his eyelids. No Stop that It won’t help.

Donnie’s expression softened after realizing his mistake. He eyes shot to the ground, tears running down his face.

Everyone froze in the choking silence of their room. The sound of their dad doing the dishes was faint and seemed to slip further and further away. No one knew what to do.

Leo turned to Raph for guidance. Why did he do that sometimes? How was Raph supposed to know what to do? But somehow he always knew what Leo was thinking or tried to tell him. Even without words they knew each other too well.

Donnie was the first one to break the ice this time. “I-I mean-what I was trying to say was-” Hiccups interrupted his warbled speech. But the current youngest turtle was interrupted by the sound of Leo’s phone buzzing.

The blue turtle quickly answered eager to break the silence and awkwardness of the situation. “Hey April. This isn’t really the best time right now.”

“Have you guys seen the news?” She sounded so excited and enthusiastic that it contradicted the old vibe of the room.

“Nooooo.” Leo looked at his brothers in confusion. Donnie wiped his tears and leaned in closer to hear the conversation.

“Well you’re gonna wanna see this!”

April sent Leo a link as they remained on call. He opened the link to see the headline blaze into view in the news website’s signature animation.

SHIPPING DOCK SECURITY GUARDS AT EAST HARLEM FOUND WOUNDED BY MYSTERIOUS FOOT FIGURES

2 security guards are rushed to the hospital after being found with lethal wounds. The only clue police are left with is a piece of ripped fabric from the attackers’ clothing.

“Scroll down and look at the picture!”

Leo did as told and gasped at the sight before him. The picture was badly lit but the red circle containing the emblem of a foot was clearly seen on the dark clothing.

“Is that it?! Is that what the emblem from your attackers looked like?!”

They couldn’t believe how easily this had just appeared. It was both horrifying and relieving to find their first point in the right direction.

“Holy fucking-”

“Oh my-”

“Yes! Yes! It is! April you’re a genius!”

The turtle brothers celebration was brief as they got ready and geared up. Raph was rushed more than he usually did. Hold on Mikey. We’re coming.

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Pain.

What a great way to wake yourself with. Mikey didn’t even have the strength to open his eyes for a while. But that didn’t matter in their eyes. They just kept on asking question after question until they rendered him useless.

At this point it was a good thing Mikey wasn’t dead. But that wasn’t quite comforting enough to fight the pain. He assumed he had two black eyes again(Great yet another reminder of the whole super duper fly fight).

He couldn’t take it anymore. He had to at least see what was going on. It took effort and he definitely had 2 black eyes but he did it. It was dark only the moonlight lit the large room. It looked like one of the old abandoned warehouses him and his brothers used to explore before rendering them boring. Back when they weren’t allowed to be a part of civilization and were forced to live in the sewers.

He was sitting with his legs crossed. Partially hovering over the ground because of the chains that pressed into his skin and kept his arms and shell tightly bound to the pillar behind him. Sharp movements made his head spin and his face distort in pain that followed.

“Look who decided to wake up.”

Mikey craned his neck up to see his captor. It was the same one from last night. 2 other figures stood guard lurking around the now confirmed warehouse.

“Good mornin” Whenever a situation was unexpected, Mikey usually saw comedy as a good ice breaker.

“So the freak thinks it’s funny.” It was easier to see that the people of the room were leaning against or sitting on old tables.

“Is that a bad thing?” He was using that tone where he was trying to be polite but it always was seen as rude by his dad and adults. Mikey probably shouldn’t have kept talking but the teenager had a bad habit of rambling in these situations.

The main person who was talking- whom of which Mikey found to be an older teenage boy- was obviously not amused. His expression was very similar to the expression of the milk lady, dull and obviously stuck up in themselves yet also threatening. Looking like at any moment he would pounce.

“I mean isn’t like laughter the best medicine? So what’s so bad about being funny?” Mikey shuffled in his uncomfortable position. Hoping that for some reason his struggle would release him from the figurative and literal chains of this moment. But that only made the tight literal chains more and more unbearable as blisters formed. He needed to get out of here.

His thoughts were interrupted when on of the other figures delivered a sharp blow to his stomach causing him to double over. At least as much as his restraints allowed. It felt like his guts were flipped inside out and then hit with a speeding highway vehicle. The older teen then waltzed over as Mikey groaned and gagged. He yanked Mikey’s chin up firmly only letting the turtle look at him and him alone. His face was scrunched up in pure hate and disgust the turtle.

“Now you listen to me smartass. I-”

“Enough!”

Towards Mikey’s right a fourth figure leapt in through a broken window. At closer glance Mikey found that they were a she. Her raven black hair shone in the moonlight with white streaks with repelled the light. She stood tall with authority and grace. The other 2 guards addressed her by bowing.

“Lieutenant, what did I say about beating the target?”

The Lieutenant growled before shoving Mikey’s face down and turning to face the girl. “Come on he was being a brat. Besides aren’t there 3 oth-”

“What did I say?” Raising her voice made even the Lieutenant flinch. Mikey could tell she was definitely the boss here(definitely super badass). The Lieutenant glared at Mikey, as if he had intentionally caused this, before turning and bowing. “Not to. You told me not to beat the freak. I apologize General.”

He recognized her voice from somewhere. He realized where when she set her backpack on the table.

“Hey aren’t you Aprils new friend?! What was your name? Oroku something? What the heck Oroku?!”

She was definitely pissed now but she kept her dull tone and hid her annoyance. “First of all it’s Oroku Karai. Second of all it’s Japanese so the last name is said first. And third of all if you know what’s best for you than you will keep your mouth shut.”

Mikey decided that he would do just that. Karai was definitely not someone to be messed with. At least she won’t let them hit me anymore.

“And as for you Lieutenant” Karai turned and marched in front of him and the Mikey’s other captors. “Yes we do need his three accomplices thanks to your incompetent job on the initial attack. But how do you expect us to find them if they’re aware of our initiatives?”

Mikey sat there not liking the sound of how this was going. His head still swam and left his thoughts loosely floating in a sea of confusion. Accomplices?

Karai was obviously growing impatient by the silence. Another thing he noticed was that she never really looked at him. And when she did and Mikey noticed, it was never for more than a second.

“I spoke with Master Shredder. He said that to draw them out we must use something that they want.”

Mikey could hardly keep in the shock of his realization. They aren’t talking about my brothers, are they?

“Well what do they want?” The Lieutenant was obviously not as smart as his leader.

“From my understanding they call each other brothers.” Shit. She really was just a toxic snake wasn’t she. And she was good too. But for some reason her expression broke into something softer. Something filled with guilt and pain.

The Lieutenant however hadn’t given Mikey the mercy of guilt. His face twisted into a cruel smirk as he turned to face Mikey’s fear filled face. No no no no no no. This can’t be happening.

“Then lets test that brotherly loyalty.” The Lieutenant continued staring with a sickening smile that put gasoline on Mikey’s fire of fear. “When do we leave to get their attention?”

“Troops were already sent this afternoon.” Karai continued with a full expression on her face. “They’ll bring back the targets when their job is finished.”

No no no no no no no.

“Now if you excuse me I have . . . business to attend to.” She marched out from the warehouse arms plastered behind her back. Once she left the Lieutenant slip back into his freedom without Karai overhead.

Mikey was stuck in the shock his captors cruel plan. Leo Raph Donnie. Please.

He hung his head low in defeat knowing that soon his brothers would have to go through the same pain he did.

Please be ok.

Finally back to this au. Have a Hoppy Easter and Cowabunga turtle fans.

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To be clear on who Clunk from the latest chapter of Difference Between the Appearance is I got the idea from another post I saw. Sorry I couldn’t find the original post.

But if you find the og post it’s great and contains a lot of cool consent art for the turtles den in the MM/Tottmnt universe.

PS this image is a picture of said og post I did not write any of the comments on the pic(but I do agree with them)

Um sir

Ur child is boutta crack his lil head open

Just kidding Splinter is an awesome single dad(but seriously someone needs to make sure that child won’t get hurt up there)

Sneak Peak At Their New Room?? YES PLEASE!!

(Well not new but still)I’m so happy!!🥳🐢💙❤️💜🧡

Calling it now in Tottmnt either Donnie is gonna speak Korean or Japanese and/or Mikey is gonna speak Spanish. Don’t ask why but it would complete the vibe so much if there was a moment when of Donnie’s fellow weebs said something like “Your brothers are all idiots” and he says “Don’t I know it” or something and his brothers never know. And I feel like it would be a good reference to Rottmnt Leo for Mikey and add on to his comedy.

Chapter 6 Part 1

Leo nearly chirped when the sudden yet stern voice shot at him. But when he turned to see Raph, the act became much less surprising. His brother looked deadpanned at him sitting in his pipe. The room seemed barren apart from Raph’s gaze and Donnie’s zipped up tent. That meant their littler brother was still in there making Leo’s heart ache slightly at the thought of how he was processing this.

“Hey Nardo. I’m talking to you piss baby.” Raph was still shooting that look of pure hatred and annoyance. Leo only just noticed what his brother was clutching to his chest so tight you’d think it would have been strangled. Clunk. The giant stuffed monkey was dubbed that name mere moments after Mikey was given it as a gift. Splinter found the stuffy on one of his supply runs and decided to gift it to the restless toddlers for their birthday. Clunk went through multiple names before Mikey did what Mikey does and choose the best name of all. The turtles never knew why he always had a name for someone or something new or why the name chosen was always perfect. It just happened. And while the brothers did share clunk for quite some time it was Mikey who officially got to keep him in the end. Technically Raph should have according to the bet rules of their ninja star throwing contest but when Donnie and Leo woke up while the other two stayed sleeping Clunks arm was seen dangly of the side of Mikey’s bunk. But right now the vibrant neon blue and pink of the stuffy’s fur was smushed against Raph’s plastron.

“You know Mikey is gonna be real pissed when he finds out you used Clunk without permission. Right?”

“Great you spend your whole day avoiding us by going to school and now you call me the asshole here.” Raph was standing up now carelessly chucking Clunk to the floor.

“I never said that and I wasn’t avoiding you. I was filling in-”

“April? Yeah. I know you went to spend time with your crush instead of with us looking for Mikey.”

“Raph you don’t know what your talking about we were trying t”

“Trying to what? Find TCRI? Blame them for what happened?” Raph jabbed his finger into Leo’s shoulder chest as if to punctuate each of his sentences with even more confidence and stabbing pain.“You know you two aren’t Sherlock and Watson. You’re not slick. You’re not going to just dig up some big break through by surfing through the internet. You’re not gonna miraculously bring him back.”

They continued into a full out argument not noticing how loud the volume one Donnie’s headphones were. You could hear them even with his tent as a sound barrier.

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They hated when Raph and Leo argued. Donnie did too. It was annoying and repetitive and never solved anything. Raph always challenged Leo over everything. Being the oldest, being leader, getting to choose what kind of ice cream they got. It was nonsensical to Donnie. But Mikey had a pure hatred for it. He hated seeing his brothers fight. And Donnie hated how upset the two knuckleheads made his little brother. Especially when Mikey tried and failed to solve the argument usually earning a shout at him to back.

So much so that one day when they were 8 Donnie came up with a game where they found something to either distract the upset baby brother or to calm down the heated older brothers. It was their tradition. Sure it came with the risk of getting wrapped up in the argument or only making things worse. And yeah sometimes it didn’t always work at first. But sometimes it helped and best of all it made Mikey happy. So happy that he made his smile that made Donnie think he must have the most unnaturally beautiful smile than anyone in the world. It was one of those things that made those rare happy moments when cheered his little brother up precious.

But Mikey wasn’t here. He was hurt and alone and scared and hurt and now Raph and Leo were fighting again. His breathing picked up as the headphones slid of his head. They were useless to blocking out the world now. Hands on the back of his neck trying to suppress the sobs sliding up his throat.

Too loud too loud too loud

The noise was too much the pressure was too much. Everything was TOO MUCH. Tears were searing hot flames as he felt their warmth on his face. Donnie couldn’t take this anymore. He tried to get up but yelped out forgetting his hand was still injured and bruised from the attack last night. The pain only filled his fear and fury even more.

Donnie unzipped the tent stepping out into the yelling his brothers continued. He tried to politely give them the death stare without hesitation but his attempts were still left ignored. Rage took over as he huffed out short winded breathes.

“WILL YOU TWO SHUT THE FUCK UP??!!!”

That’s all folks! Things are about to reach a good info dump place. Cowabunga turtle fanz!

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Lita May in Tottmnt

I have her storyline on the same post as Venus’s (right here). The reason why she has claws and markings on her plastron is because she is part pink bellied side neck turtle because her creator, Doctor Rockwell, didn’t have enough turtle dna from the mutagen and Venus’s dna alone so he had to improvise. This is what caused her to be albino and premature. Lita likes to put her mask tails into different styles so sometimes she has them tied back with beads or wears them down but she usually has them in a bow. Lita has a tutu cuz she loves dancing and wearing dresses. But even though she likes to get dolled up a lot, she sees the beauty in herself and others no matter what. One time the boys came home from school and saw her hugging a raccoon in arms like it was newborn puppy. Her bracelet on the bottom left corner is something she makes after meeting the boys and living with them. Speaking of which here is a list of nicknames she has for her family and her brothers and sister’s friends.(Keep in mind she is 7 and the best teacher for English she had growing up was an 8-15 year old)

Venus: Vee Vee

Leonardo: Leo, Nardo

Raphael: Raphie, Raphala

Donatello: Dee Dee, Don

Michelangelo: Micheal, Mikey

Splinter: Ba, Daddy(This is after she and Venus have moved into the turtles lair and joined the fam)

April: Apple(has red hair and green beanie(just realized it ain’t green sorry)=🍎)

Casey Jones: Bones(Their mask is a skull and they always get hurt)

Thats all ig. If you think of any other people let me know

Chapter 5 Part 2

Leo and April just sat there.

In the pounding silence of the post school hours in Eastman High.

‘Their back. Somehow they did it again.’

Leo could only think, could only live in those long hours of having to hear his brothers screaming. He screamed too. The sharp zaps of the electrocuting cuffs that pinned him onto the awful machine meant to only cause pain and suffering suddenly became more and more reminiscent. He had always hated that feeling. Being held like that. Against your will. When the people in him and his brother’s favorite tv shows got captured or a criminal was arrested, he couldn’t help but feel the phantom pain that his thoughts created. None of that prepared Leo for the tight cuffs that made his hands go numb and so pale that they almost turned white.

She knew. That horrible old witch knew what pained she caused them. With her polished yellow suit and her horrifying eyes that looked like they could cut through men ten times easier than Leo’s katana. She had the power to control what they went through and instead of using it for good she made sure that night was a night none of the brothers would soon forget. And what was even worse, she could do all over again. TCRI had Mikey. And he was alone. That jar that made the ceiling look like it touched the sky was way too much for Mikey to live the rest of his life filling let alone with his brothers combined.

He needed to tell Raph and Donnie. Leo had to at least let them know. Even if they couldn’t help him, Leo had tell someone in is family. This was something he could never tell his dad. He was absolutely furious when he freed the turtle brothers from that building. And they’re pretty sure it was over them disobeying him. Mostly. Leo watched that katana blade as it sliced through the guards, causing blood to stain the blades.

“I have to go.”

Leo swiftly slung his backpack onto his shoulder and dashed to the door. Every second counts. April could barely stop him before he went too far.

“Wait!”

Leo paused and turned around. April was grabbing his arm. His look of determination and shear desperation made April realize he needed to do this. And his brothers needed the help. Her gaze softened as she moved to his hand loosening her grip.

“Tell your brothers I said Hi. A-And sorry for this whole situation.”

Leo calmed at her voice and put on his best performance as gentle strong leader/big brother. He couldn’t be scared. He wouldn’t. “Thanks.” He said calmly.

Then he dashed through the door and out of Aprils sight. She stood there at the door before starting her new research project on TCRI.

Moments later her news apps all seemed to ping at the same time.

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When Leo made it to the entrance of the lair, he needed a quick second before embracing the chaos or rather lack there of in his home. ‘Just focus on helping them and finding Mikey before dad asks anything. At all.’

They loved their dad and he loved them but sometimes missions were better done when the turtles kept it to themselves. Especially if it was dangerous and involved them.

He stepped into the cool damp sewer room. Everything was exactly the way he left it. The living room empty. After the mutants were excepted into the world, all of their cousins had moved out and started their lives. They still visited but now they just had a chance to explore the world. And if the turtles knew anything it was the urge to finally see the world after being shunned by the race that ruled it; Humans.

The curtain to the boys room shut and for once not trying to hide their activity in attempts of creating a private area. And his dad was luckily in the kitchen. Not around to notice his return or ask any questions. Leo summoned all of his ninja stealth and reflexes as he quickly made his way to his room. Find his brothers, fill them in on the plan, figure out how to save Mikey.

He was almost there before he heard the soothing voice. “Going somewhere?”

And there he was behind the blue turtle. The father behind their upbringing. Leo stood completely still as he tried to cover his nerves as best as physically possible.

“Hiiiii Dad. What’s up?” Leo said in the most awkward and guilty voice he had unintentionally backed his words up with.

‘What. Was. THAT!?’

Splinter slowly walked over to his son, staring straight into his soul. Toe to toe. Leo was about a foot taller but that didn’t come into play under the amount of stress he felt.

‘Shit shit shit shit SHIT! I am so dead.’

Leo nearly flinched as his dad raised his hand. But instead of turning into an accusatory point, it cupped Leo’s cheek. Leo opened his eyes. When had he closed them? His father looked at him in complete sympathy and compassion. He sighed before looking back at his son.

“It’s hard. Isn’t it.” Splinter continued that look that screamed Open up. I’m here and I know you’re not ok. Tears formed in Leo’s eyes. Hadn’t he done enough crying for one lifetime? He slowly leaned deeper into his father’s hand clutching it with his own ensuring that the soft touch of the rat fur coated hand didn’t leave him.

“I’m so sorry you are going through this. None of you should be. But I need you to be a bit strong.” Splinters free hand was holding Leo’s other one now. “Raph is not listening to me. And you’re the only other person he might listen. He respects you.”

‘He what? Raph does what? He listens to me more than you?’

“N-no no it’s not your fault.” Leo could only whisper this out. Tears slid down more rapidly now.

“I know and it’s not yours either my son.”

Leo looked up into his dad’s eyes. He was practically beaming. How did he know Leo was thinking about that? How did his dad know that in the back of his mind Leo felt responsible for it? He didn’t even say anything like that. But for some reason that was some of the best news Leo had heard in what felt like forever. For once happy tears rolled down and graced Leo’s face. He felt so much better in the comfort and sincerity of those weirds. He weakly let out a small hiccup and a laugh of relief as he finally felt that weight being lifted of his chest.

“Thanks dad.” Leo rubbed his eyes as he nestled against his dad’s hand. He felt so safe. All of his brothers had a special connection to their dad in their own way. But Leo and Mikey had always been the most open. They had the most obvious signs. Listening to their dad and being the most openly worried as well as being the oldest and youngest. According to Donnie( who relied this info solely on physiological websites and studies online) the oldest children have always been the most trusted and the youngest were the most babied. But that didn’t matter all they knew was caring about the first person to love the turtle boys for who they were. Unconditionally.

“Just don’t forget that no matter what hurts you or our family.” Splinter moved his hands so that they were both holding his sons. “Because it is not. But the fact that you take your role as leader this seriously is admirable. And I am very proud.”

They stood there like that for a few moments in the bliss of their happiness. That was until Leo remembered why he had come back.

“Well I . . . I guess better check on Raph and D.” Leo rubbed his neck as he turned to the doorway of the brothers room.

“Yes yes. Just tell April I said hello.”

Leo whipped his head around only to see his father stroll back to the kitchen. His confusion shown on his face as his father only waved his tail teasingly behind him. Leo rolled his eyes as he let out a slight chuckle. He stepped into the four room as he gently pulled the curtain shut in an attempt of absolute privacy.

“What are you doing?”

Sorry for the long wait but as you could see from my last few posts I had a bit of difficulty with the last part. Cowabunga turtle fans!

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