Chapter 9 Part 2
Chapter 9 Part 2
Mikey was too scared to wake up. His head pounded like the Liberty Bell, with a crack just as big. Every part of his body ached. He didn’t want to go through any more of it. He hated the thought of seeing Leo go through it. He hated himself for not having the strength to go through it with him and he-
His hands were at his sides. The chains were gone.
Or at least they felt they were gone.
Oh God did he DIE?!
No. That couldn’t be it. He could still feel the pain of his very battered body. Sadly that was “good” sign that he was alive. He could feel his slow huffs of breathe and . . . a mattress? Blankets?
Where was he? Last he remembered he was talking to . . . Leo? Was he really home?
Man my head hurts.
Why was he thinking so slow? He wasn’t slow. He was the fastest of his brothers. He couldn’t be slow.
But was he home?
It felt like he had to summon every ounce of strength in his body for Mikey to open his eyes. They were all crusty and ached badly. Right. Bruised. Again.
The roof of a pipe was above him. To his left were dozens of wrestling and hockey posters as well as sticky notes (Wait he recognized that handwriting). To his right was . . . Raph?
There, right next to him, with his head buried in arms crossed over the edge of the mattress, was Raph. Mikey was home. The joy flooded through him so quickly he almost felt like crying. Don’t cry! Just say something.
“Ra-ngh.” Shell his head hurt so bad. Merely thinking made him want to puke. So he hissed and clicked in annoyance and pain.
But that was enough to get Raph’s attention. “Mike.” He sounded a little confused as he woke up. But laying his eyes on his awake brother replaced the tiredness with excitement in mere seconds. “Mikey!”
Before Mikey could respond, Raph pulled his little brother into one of his signature hugs. It felt so good. Mikey forgot how good this felt. He wrapped his arms around his older brother and nuzzled his snout as far as it could go into the embrace. He never wanted it to end.
. . . until he did.
Raph rested his head on top Mikey’s and the moment of joy ended. Mikey pulled back harshly as the agony of his injury returned. “Oh shit! Sorry I forgot you’re still healing.” Raph moved his hands to awkwardly pat him on the shoulder.
Mikey let short groan as he gripped the back of his head. A thick cap of bandages were wrapped securely on the back of his skull. As he brought his hands in front of him he sat that they were speckled with bandaids. “Wha happnd.”
Mikey’s slogging brain was starting to make him run short on patience. Man this headache SUCKS.
“Well when we got you back, it got a little . . . chaotic to say the least.” Raph started out slowly, rechecking over the bandages that Mikey know realized were his handy work. “At first Donnie wanted to get you two to the hospital but Leo just started panicking. Going on and on about those assholes finding you again and it not being safe. And it’s so annoying cause-”
“Wait. Us two? Is Leo ok?! Did the-”
“Don’t worry. He’s fine.” Raph repositioned himself so that Mikey could see the oldest in his bed. Sound asleep. Safe. “A little banged up and bruised but fine. He was just being-” Raph stopped and thought for a moment before continuing. “Difficult. About sleeping before you could wake up.”
Mikey immediately understood. Leo’s anxiety was pretty bad sometimes during normal days. After something like this . . . Mikey felt like part of him found even more understanding for that now.
“You know he can’t help it, right?” That was probably pretty stupid. Raph was his twin. Of course he would know. What Mikey meant was to make sure he understood.
There was a moment of silence before Raph responded.
“Yeah. Yeah I know. It’s just-he needed his rest just as much as you did.” Just as he said that Mikey started to sway, barely being caught by Raph. “Scratch that. As much as you do.”
“What! Come on. I just woke up.” Mikey scrunched up his face into a very not fussy frownie face. With his arms crossed over his chest, he firmly leaned further into his older brother. He might be grumpy but his still missed his brothers.
Speaking of he was missing one. “Where’s Donnie?”
Raph seemed to be done with his inspection of Mikey’s bandages. “He’s on the phone with April in the den. They’re trying to figure out more about the-um y’know. The guys who attacked us.”
Mikey’s face melted at the thought of those people. In fact his whole body melted into Raph. His hands moved rhythmaticly up and down his arms over the many bandaids on them. Why did they do all of this? Why did it hurt so bad? Why am I still so scared?
“But they’re gone right?” Mikey could barely make out the sound of his own voice. He felt his throat close.
Suddenly his heart started pounding in his ears. The panic and shock smacked into his body. He could feel himself trembling as he squeezed his arms. His breathing was so quick and short it felt like it wasn’t there.
Air started fleeing from his grasp only to he replaced by a feeling of dread. It felt like the gentlest touch could break that glass cage he was in. Sending the broken shards into him.
“Mikey.”
Mikey yelped at the sudden sound. His body popped into his shell so fast Raph had to catch it before it fell. Keep it together. Stop falling apart. Why am I falling apart? It’s over now. Stop being so stupid.
The flashes of pain from his injuries in the usually secure space did nothing to help his panic. His breath was still way too quick. Everything was scream at him that he had to run. To hide. To-
Mikey felt a soft hand rubbing the top of his shell.
“It’s ok Mike. They’re all gone now. No one’s gonna hurt you.” Raph took a break, stopping his hand to rest on Mikey’s shell. “I’ll never let them do that to you again.”
Mikey popped his head back out of his shell. His other limbs followed in suit as he turned to Raph. “Really?”
Raph’s face morphed into his casual smugness. “Hell yeah. None of us will.”
Much to Mikey’s surprise he started laughing. “Man that was so corny.”
“Not half as corny as Leo though.”
Mikey couldn’t help the giggles that erupted. “No offense but I feel like that’s impossible.”
Raph joined in his laughter before a very groggy groan sounded from the other side of the room. “I have the subtle feeling that I have just been insulted.”
“Leo!”
“Mikey? Oh my god! Mikey!”
Leo seemed to speed across the room like his life depended on it. Mikey almost fell backwards by how hard his big brother slammed into him, wrapping him in a warm embrace. He squeezed back mindful of his injuries and the bruises on Leo’s arms. He felt tears slip from the corners of his eyes, while Leo’s landed on his head. “Thank God you’re ok.” His big brother whispered.
Mikey leaned further into the hug. “You too.” He whispered back.
After a few moments, heavy footsteps could be heard walking in from the den. The curtain opened to reveal a very groggy Donnie. Glasses croaked and coffee(that he probably shouldn’t have been having) in hand. “Guys. Try not to be so loud. We don’t wanna wake up Mi-”
“Hi Dee!” Mikey felt his full smile spread across his face for what felt like the first time in ages. It felt soo good.
The mug fell it the floor with a clunk. And suddenly Donnie was koala bear hugging Mikey. His immediate older brother’s shoulders rose and fell stiffly. Mumbles were muffled in the tight embrace but Mikey understood perfectly. “Missed you too Dee.”
Leo and Raph joined in and Mikey could finally enjoy the moment that he oh so desperately needed. Had it really only been- wait how long had it been? Whatever. He chose to ignore those thoughts and enjoy the moment. Answers would come in a bit.
Happiness like this needed to be cherished now.
After a while Donnie was the one to break the silence with his many many many questions. “How are you feeling? Do you feel warm? Cold maybe? Do you remember what happened? How many fingers am I holding up? When’s our birthday? Are you comfy?”
“Wow. Wait to ruin the moment Dee.” Mikey spoke through the hands smushing his cheeks.
“Sorry! It’s just-”
Mikey gave his brothers shell firm pats. “I know Dee. Don’t worry. I’m ok now.”
He truly was ok now that he was with his family. Well at least some of his family. “Where’s Dad?”
“Oh he went to a few stores with Scumbug.” Leo said rubbing the back of his neck. “They wanted to get you some medicine and stuff. It’s actually kinda good that he’s not here because he’s started acting a little different.”
Raph snorted. “Different is one way to say it.” Donnie broke into held back giggles whilst Mikey was non the wiser to whatever this whole situation was.
“What? What is he doing?”
Donnie took a break from his giggles for a moment. “He’s started speaking in Vermin for Scumbug.”
Mikey thought for a moment. Wait Vermin? As in- OH MI GOSH!
Mikey let out a short burst of laughter. “Whhahut?”
“You heard the turtle.” Raph chimed in wrapping arm around the younger’s shoulders. “Dad’s gone so head over heels for Scumbug that he’s speaking in clicks and squeaks.”
“Hey. I think it’s kind of endearing.” Donnie said.
“Says the guy whose best tutor in dating is Avatar the Last Airbender.”
Mikey laughed at his brothers’ antics as Donnie flicked Raph in the snout. A yawn escaped from the smallest turtle. And of course Leo immediately kicked into big brother mode. “Come on you two knock it off. Mikey needs his rest.”
“What?! I just woke up!”
“Yeah but your body is still healing.”
Raph chimed in. “Look in the mirror, Leo. So are you.”
That shut Leo up pretty quick. Raph was right judging by the bruises that covered the oldest, but they weren’t the only ones in need of some good RnR.
Raph had some pretty ghastly bags under his eyes and Donnie looked he just pulled 3 all-nighters in a row(Mikey should know since he was the only one who found out that he did it before). The youngest pondered on the situation for a moment before finding the perfect solution.
“Turtle pile?”
Leo and Donnie looked up in surprise before turning to their red cross, Raph. The fiery brother thought it over before answering(a rare move for the turtle). “As long as he’s on top and we’re mindful of his head then I’m down.”
“Diddo.” Donnie responded.
Soon enough they were all in their respective spots. Other than Leo and Mikey of course who got the rare luxury of the top. Donnie begrudgingly agreed to do the middle only because he didn’t want bottom, which was always Raph’s spot due to his size anyway. The youngest was safely tucked under Leo’s out stretched arm.
Whoever made this happen, thank you. Thank you so so much.
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FINALLY!!! THE FLUFF!!! Sorry for this being a tad bit long and dragged out but I’m saving the next to parts for a certain queen. Not gonna lie this chapter took a turn throughout the time I was writing it but I’m happy with how it turned out. Hope y’all like it(even though this is ending like a month too late).
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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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Chapter 10 Part 2
After two weeks of training and a few arguments over this with Jennika, Karai could finally return to her mission. Eastman High stood before her as she walked towards it. The alley she was in cast a shadow to all those in it hiding her from the morning sunlight.
She had been waiting for this day for 2 weeks. And yet she still felt completely and utterly unprepared.
Crud.
What was she supposed to do? What would she even say to April? And even if Karai thought of something that wasn’t complete shit, would she even listen? Had she waited to long and lost her chance to fix this?
Karai felt it coming. Great timing.
She calmly pulled out her elixir and downed it. Against her piling fears, Karai stepped out and walked inward into the school. Breezing past the chaos of the hallways, making it to her locker was actually pretty easy. What wasn’t was holding her surprise to find April waiting right in front of it.
Oh shit.
Well at least I can’t put this off. Karai let out breath before continuing to the locker. She decided to get straight to the point. Dropping her bag she started the task of getting the supplies needed for her first 3 periods. She had already been taught most of this(other than American History) but it was still necessary for the facade. “Hey.”
April, not noticing Karai’s quick arrival, was startled at first before displaying a nervous smile. “Karai!”
Karai hummed in response pretending to be focusing on her task. This would hopefully give her enough time to think of the right words to say before apol-
“I’m sorry about making you upset.”
What?
The words that left her friends mouth shocked her. She didn’t mean to guilt trip her like that. At least not a big part of her. A small part still felt annoyed, and hurt, and . . . afraid. Afraid for Aprils safety as well as the friendship that came with it.
It was selfish and some of it happened because of ulterior motives. But April was still a fun person. Not in the annoying careless or petty way that most other people their age were. But the kind that actually made Karai genuinely laugh sometimes. Like it wasn’t all a facade.
She dreaded the thought of losing that.
April continued after a beat. “It’s really sweet that you’re trying to look out for me. Now I know that stuff makes you feel . . . uncomfortable, I guess? And I won’t dig and we don’t have to talk about it but . . .” She gripped the back of her neck with her hands giving a light massage to herself. A more solemn look was on her face. After a deep breath she finished. “I need you to understand that I can’t stop my research because of what may happen to me. My friends need my help. I can’t fight like they can so this is kinda my only way of helping them. I need to do this for them. I should do more but I can’t so I can’t stop doing the one thing I can to help.”
Karai was now giving her full attention to April. Locked closed as she leaned against it. Her arms were crossed so tightly across her chest that it hurt. The mild pain kept her grounded.
She was honestly surprised. April looked surprised at herself too. A flash of pride humbly blended in. Yeah she is definitely gonna use some of that for some kind of story.
But this meant that she was still writing about TCRI. April could get hurt. Be it at the cost of her pride, her profession, her hope . . . maybe even her life.
But Karai couldn’t help but admire her loyalty. Her risk of her safety for her friends. Something she herself had been taught was of the utmost importance for her entire rememorable life.
Karai let out a sigh. This girl owes me soo bad.
She guessed that she could buy some time for April. She was already misleading her father about the mutants. What harm could one human of all whom the entire foot is supposed to be fighting for do?
Karai would be a pretty big hypocrite if she didn’t anyway.
Karai let out a light chuckle, rewielding a smug look she hadn’t been able to for a pretty long time. “Nice job O’Neil. Apology excepted.”
April looked up, face brightening in surprise and naive relief. “Really?! So we’re cool now.” Her curls bobbed as she bounced on her heels.
“Hell yeah. Besides.” Karai hefted her backpack onto her back. “What you’re doing is pretty honorable. So if you wanna risk your life, it’s no one else’s job to look out for you.”
There was beat of silence. For a few moments Karai was worried that she said something wrong. But then April barked out in laughter. “Sorry!” She wheezed. “But did you get that from, like, Oprah? Or Keanu Reves? That was-Man. That was corny.”
“Not half as corny as your blue turtle friend.” Karai countered. Things were finally starting to return to normal.
“Hey! He’s not that corny. And I dunno it’s kinda sweet to me.”April played with her beanie with one hand, lower palm on her cheek. Karai could see the blush her friend was miserably failing to hide. Oh these two are definitely made for each other.
They continued back and forth down the hall until they made it to homeroom. Technically the sophomores and freshmen were supposed to have separate homerooms, but as most American schools do they ran out of money and willing teachers with experience. Besides, Karai was already joining 2 months before summer vacation. So Karai and April got the luxury of sharing one.
As per usual the teacher was paying no attention to the students talking simultaneously in a way that blended into familiarity. Karai looked around the classroom, seeing the expected different groups and cliques and . . . the four mutant turtles?! They were back in school already?!
Karai was trained so that she could look emotionless on the outside. But what was she supposed to about the inside?! Calm down. Calm down. You may recognize them but they probably won’t recognize you.
“Guys!” April shouted rushing towards the four in a big group hug. “April!”
They all crashed into each other, mindful enough not to draw attention but carelessly showing their affection. Karai could get a better view of each one now. The red and biggest one, the supposed hothead on the wrestling team. The purple and scrawniest one, the genius who almost moved up two grades despite having no academic experience. The blue and tall one, the worry wart with a very obvious crush on her best friend to everyone except surprisingly her. And the smallest and orange one who-
Oh shit! He knows ME!
Reality came crashing down. Karai forgot how carelessly she had exposed herself to the Foot’s previous captor. How he almost immediately called her out upon glancing.
April had broken the hug and turned to her hand still firmly on the orange turtle’s shoulder. “Oh! Karai I forgot to introduce you guys. You already know Leo.”
This could not be happening. Her dad was going to kill her for such an obvious mistake. April was going to hate her. Her panic just kept on rising internally. But externally the only thing showing was horrid, restricted pupils and a bead of sweat comically coming down from her forehead.
April continued going down the line of turtles. “This is Raph. Donnie. And Mikey.” While April looked back at Karai with a bright smile, the turtles seemed to share a look of suspicion.
No no no no no no.
“Hey do we know you from anywhere?” The blue on-Leo finally asked. Karai didn’t answer instead just quickly glancing at the orang-Mikey. She expected to see hatred and anger on his face. Fear for all of the pain he had been caused. But instead his face only seemed to be filled with . . . pity? Like he could see her panic. It was almost childish and calming.
But then his eyes narrowed and his head tilted slightly. “Yeah I know you.”
Oh crud. She forgot that children will always tell the bluntest of truths. It was coming she knew this was happening. It would all come crashing down an-
“You’re in my 4th period Art.”
What?
Karai looked up letting the tiniest flash of shock show on her face. She realized she was taking too long and quickly cleared her throat. “Oh-uh yeah I guess. Hi.” She spoke stiffly, readjusting herself.
Thank god. Er-I guess a mutant turtle.
The mood seemed to settle from there. April continued the conversation. “Guys this is Oroku Karai.” Her friend wrapped an arm around her shoulder so Karai sent a sarcastic smile her way.
The pur-Donnie spoke up. “Like anime?” His voice held a hint of excitement as it cracked.
“Oi, kotoba-dzukai ni ki o tsukero.” That got a chuckle out of him and it was easy enough for Karai to fake hers. “But seriously don’t compare people like that.”
“Oh yeah! Right! Sorry!”
“Geez Don.” The re-Raph pulled Donnie into a headlock. “You’re going to get a Leo chasm bigger than Leo’s.” Leo firmly smacked Raph on the back of the head whilst he noogied. Mikey laughed at his brother’s antics and then looked at Karai.
She didn’t know, it kind of felt instinctual, but he must have spotted her mouth out “thank you”. He winked in response causing Karai to roll her eyes.
This was selfish. She knew that she would eventually be betraying them. Eventually these funny moments would be seen as fake news. Eventually all of these fond memories would hurt April. But Karai was selfish. Downright snake like.
What the hell? Karai could pretend to enjoy being around mutants to enjoy this for now.
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ITS FINISHED!!! My dorky little Karai and her panic attacks. She’s not perfect and she’s kinda gonna lead them on but she just wants some friends. I tried showing a bit of their dynamics. They might come off a little like a-holes but that’s what teenagers are sometimes. I hope you guys like this. I will take a break before reposting this on Ao3(hopefully so that this chapter is reposted on the one year anniversary).
Cowabunga turtle fanz!
Did anyone else notice the the first episode of season 2 Rise is very similar to what the first episode of season 1 Tales is supposed to be?
-Fighting a glitching bad guy who turns on some of its own
-Fireworks
-Fight takes place in a boatyard
-The team being split up
This is kind of my first time going in depth with digital lighting and shading but I think it didn’t turn out horrible.(I know someone already did the camera thing but I liked the idea so kudos to them)
Happy St. Pattys Day if you also celebrate it!!! Cowabunga turtle fanz!!! 🐢💙❤️💜🧡
CTIYS (Color This In Your Style)
In celebration of my lovely followers, I offer this Age Gap Au CTIYS of the boys posing for a picture right after Splinter managed to find a working camera.
Please tag your submission with #agegapauctiys and/or @ me so I can find it!
Submissions open until March 31~
I'll think about whether there will be a winner or not for this.....
Transparent lineart below~
I drew a tree and I am unreasonably proud I bothered to add it. Also, Donnies eyes always give me the creeps until I color them in.
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a a sledgehammer you say???
TMAYNT DAY 25
Your Turtlesona!
Kudos to scramblerat on meiker io
Ps. I and my sona don’t have a wife but I loved the hoodie too damn much to not wear it
I’m having my first full week of school start tomorrow😭I’m probably not gonna be able to post as often
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this is too frip’n cute
This made me chuckle
I decided to take a break from my reference sheets and touch up on an old school notebook doodle and
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IM SO HAPPY THAT THIS TURNED OUT THE WAY IT DID!!!
If you don’t understand this is fan art for @justmaiidraws Hunger Games au. I originally was gonna make this like a Death Valley type shit scene with grave and the turtle and chinchilla be like a memorial thing but I said fuck it I’m making a romantic scene. I’m praying that in the au April and Leo don’t go through what happened in the 3rd book but at the same time I want it to happen.
Anywho I disappear into the shadows of creating post once more . . .
Cowabunga turtle fanz!!
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