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@jelly-belly326 I did it! I started posting Difference Between the Appearance on Ao3! Check it out here on tumblr or there on Ao3(if you haven’t already of course!)

Updated Jones Twins Reference Sheet

Lita May>Venus de Milo>>Karai>>> Jennika>>>>Joana Jones

It’s spooky time so I give you the Tottmnt! Casey Twins!!! (I was too lazy to draw their masks so I’ll do it later). Changed up their background and added a few things from my og post. I’m kinda rewriting their lore and this is based on the idea that there will be 24 episodes after the 2026 movie(please let that movie deserve success and get it)

Headcannons/Lore:

Casey(left) is the older twin(he/they)

Cassandra/Cassie(right) is the younger twin(she/they)

They have two moms(Mom is a marine and Mami is a nurse) and their(technically half-) sister, Joana

Live in an apartment in the Bronx😎

Very proud Puerto Ricans🇵🇷

Both on the Eastman High ice hockey team

Casey’s in stage crew(him and Mikey are good friends)

Cassie works a half time job at a local mechanic

Beating hockey teams by day, beating the crap out of criminals by night

Meet Raph while trying to stop a robbery(immediate annoyance turned best friends)

When they were 14 they got mugged by the Purple Dragons after refusing to join Kitsune

Angel was their cousin

She went missing only to be found by the Casey Twins, leading the group that was beating them halfway to hell

Casey still has hope for his prima, but Cassie is very hateful towards the dragons(no matter who they are)

Casey is close friends with Mikey and Venus

Cassie is close friends with Donnie, Jennika, and April

They both think Leo’s a pretty big narc(lol)

During the farmhouse arc(cause I want one) Casey tries to keep things light hearted with Mikey (Mikey’s hope ends up outlasting his) while Cassie works on the car with Don in the barn

Raph and Casey end up together(I am a proud MM!Rasey shipper)

That’s my version of the Casey Twins. Comment your thoughts and asks about them or any of my Tottmnt character designs are greatly appreciated😊.

What are some of your favorite character relationships/dynamics in TMNT, and why? Is there anything that you particularly like seeing explored with them in fan works (art, writing, comics, etc)?

Hi! Some of my favorite dynamics has got to be the B-Team/Pb&J duo any iteration , whatever Leo and Mikey’s dynamic name is(again any iteration), and what I’ve seen so far of Jennika and Lita’s relationship in the IDW comics.

Despite those being my favorites I wish could have something, be it a fandom idea or actual iteration, that gives Karai an actual dynamic past antagonist vs hero and her and Shredders relationship. As much as I love her story(especially her and Shredders relationship), I wish we could have something where she is actually more than dark cold serious teen badass ninja. Kind like what Mutant Mayhem and Tottmnt did, I want to see the actual teenage side of her and have her get a friendship without it being a damn damsel in distress🙄. If you’ve read my fanfic Difference Between the Appearance you probably saw me trying explore that.

Thanks so much for the ask! Happy Halloween!🎃👻🐍

(Ps: yes I know not all versions of Karai are teenagers but in my opinion I prefer for the turtles allies to be their age(still love you 2003))

Leos brothers being brutal to him and teasing him now is gonna cause quite the amount of guilt if something tragic were to happen to him, don’t you think?

lil sketch of the clueless children

This actually made me happy cry 🥹 I wuv them

When the one that says they hated you the most comforts you at your worst…

TMNT au Writing/Sketching Prompts! ~TMNTember 2024~ by @truths33k3r4

Day 30: Turtle Pile

My first turtle pile drawing!

The proportions are very off at some parts but yippee! I did TMNTember! Thanks so much for all the ideas Melissa I had a lot of fun!

TMNT au Writing/Sketching Prompts~TMNTember2024~ by @truths33k3r4

Day 24: Fake smiles for a photo

“~Mei Mei~. ~Smiiile~.”

Just a cute little yokai girl in a dress.

Right?

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!

SO FRICKN COOL!

Omg I found old art of mine I found on my phone who let me cook 😭😭😭

This was way back in April ironically lol

It was an when I knew what I wanted to do with my own continuation on mutant mayhem and I really wanted to include the foot clan and karai…And I was listening to MJ while drawing this so…

TMNT au Writing/Sketching Prompts! ~TMNTember 2024~ by @truths33k3r4

Day 4-Betrayed by someone you trust

*throws this at you and runs 💨*

Tottmnt/Tmnt MM Joana Marie Jones

Casey Twins<<<< Lita May<<<Venus De Milo<<Karai< Jennika>Hidden City Group>>Created in Darkness >>>

Lita your bestie has arrived!

headcannons:

These two are bound to be the most chaotic little bbys to ever host a Tea Party.

Joana takes on after her older siblings a lot more than her moms considering how time consuming their work can be as a nurse and marine.

But if she’s not with her siblings or Abuela she will be with her Mami at work(they have awesome moms I swear).

This creates a weird mashup of a scrappy little fighter and a polite hostess- that still needs a little help tying her shoes every now and then☺️.

If she were in the show she would kinda be a background character who gets mentioned a couple of times. But she definitely has a big role in coaxing Lita into exploring the surface.

She has long QT(heart condition; nothing serious just needs to take meds and eat before and after)

That’s all for now I guess. Comment or ask for more on her character.

Hear me out

I kinda ship them but she⬆️ has no name

Blooper below

This made me audibly giggle for no reason

TMNT au Writing/Sketching Prompts! TMNTember 2024

by @truths33k3r4

Day 3: Aftermath of a scary situation

(Drew this last night but same dif)

Tales of the Tmnt Donnie and Lita

Being an older sibling can be pretty difficult. Especially when you’re also trying to keep the city safe as a ninja mutant teen. My take on Lita getting a little too close for comfort in battle and getting held hostage for a hot sec. I was pretty stuck between Donnie or Leo but I felt like Donnie would’ve had a more . . . interesting experience in this situation.

Chapter 10 Part 1

“For years, I have trained you.”

Her father began standing before his throne. Karai stood with her head bowed. She knew this was coming. But the shock and fear still found a way to creep into her.

“Perfected you. Raised you. Created a vision into what this clan could live up to.”

Her father’s cold voice became harsher and harsher as it rose on each word. He paced to the wall.

“And now . . .”

Her father punched the wall, immediately creating a spiderweb of cracks.

Shimata

Karai had never seen anything good happen when he was this filled with rage. She needed to think of something. Anything. Now.

“THIS IS HOW YOU REPAY ME?! BY SURRENDERING THE MISSION?! BY NOT ONLY LETTING THEM LIVE! BUT TO ALLOW THEM TO ESCAPE AS WELL. THOSE VILE RATCHET BARBARIC CHIKU-”

“There are more.”

A beat of silence followed Karai’s interruption.

“What?”

Oh shimata that actually worked. Keep Going!

“There are more mutants. Than the four terrapin creatures. From what I gathered they consider themselves a family. Cousins and siblings.”

Her father’s figure loosened from its original stature. Moving to have his arms crossed behind him, back facing Karai. “And? What importance does this have to your failure?”

Karai was fighting both her giddy relief and anxiety at this point. To massive beast clawing at the edges of her mask.

“So instead of raising alarm to all of the mutants by obtaining a small group, why not use my role more to our advantage? If I gathered enough information you could devise the perfect plan to obtain all of the mutants. TCRI will have so many mutants in reach that they are more than likely to leave the majority to your disposal.”

A long stretch of silence came before the two warriors. Karai was preparing herself for the worst. Any day could be the end so she had to be prepared.

“You have impressed me my daughter. You may proceed with the mission. I will contact TCRI.”

She let out a heavy breath of relief. That was close.

“But. You still disobeyed me. And therefore a punishment must be imposed to restore your honor.”

Karai hesitated before bowing once more. There was no point in fighting or begging for this to stop. She chose this path but she wouldn’t be foolish enough to leave it to head into the woods.

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He really let his anger out with that.

Karai hissed as she covered a bruise forming on her cheek. This was the least of her problems. She had plenty of other injuries. Plus 2 weeks of being suspended from field work.

That meant no school. No kickboxing. No hanging out with April. . . Nevermind. That still wasn’t an option until she apologized. But hey. She only had to wait 2 weeks for that awkward conversation. Yaaay

Speaking of which, Karai might as well have put her mask back on before she walked into her shared room. But no she was too tired for that and could use a discussion with Jennika no matter how restricted the seriousness of the tone could be.

She was already half way to her bed before her sister noticed her arrival. She was fiddling with her guitar. A common sign that quite the show had happened while she was gone.

“You will not believe how low Lieutenant has fallen. I saw him sparring with like 2 newbies, straight of the street, and they beat his ass so go-”

Jennika stopped mid sentence as Karai dropped to sit on her bed. Her wide smile of mischief was swapped with a look of concern melting from rage to annoyance. Jenn threw done her guitar carelessly.

“Ano meinu no musuko.” Karai’s roommate grumbled as she dug around for their first aid kit. They always made sure to have one in case of training or . . . situations. Like this.

Karai didn’t need to handle another situation right now. Especially if it put Jennika in danger. “Hey. Don’t bring my grandmother into this.”

Jenn turned her head furiously. “Unless she was like you then I don’t give a shit.”

“And if she was?” Karai playfully countered.

“Then screw me. At least she probably wasn’t half as reckless with her body as you are with yours.” Jenn flicked her forehead. Karai didn’t mind. She managed to lighten the mood.

Instead of focusing on Jenn’s poor medical technique, she started to pick that the fabric of the mattress. It was soft and firm.

. . .

“Jenn.”

Her sister hummed in response.“Thanks for breaking the tension. Felt like I was bouta choke on it.”

That got a chuckle out of both of them.

“I . . . I need you to call me a different name. When we’re out doing missions.”

“Is this because of the talk that got you and dad into this whole situation?” Jenn dramatically jestured to her face at the last bit.

Karai was honestly a little shocked. Her sister was blunt to say the least. But not usually when it came to situations. One of the few topics where she kept her opinion to herself. Karai was used to and thankful for that.

It wasn’t much of a topic one would like to discuss.

“Can we not talk about it?”

“Who said we would?”

Karai really did try not to let the feelings show but somehow they snuck onto her face. Jenn seemed to notice, seeing by the way her face detensed. She let out a frustrated sigh.

“Whatever happened, all I know is the only reason you’re here is because whatever you did that upset him was important enough to you to make you do it and find excuse to get you out.” Jenn pressed her forehead against Karai’s. “As long as you’re still smart and careful enough to keep getting out alive enough to be fixable then I don’t need to ask anything.”

Karai smiled as she leaned into her sister. “Watashi?”

“Anata.”

They sat for a while. It was dangerous to have moments like this in public. Compassion can be used easily as a tool against you in a ninja clan. Especially one as prestige as the Foot. So they saved this for their room. When they needed a place and person to let the walls fall down.

Jenn broke the silence by getting up to pick up her guitar. “So.” She clapped on the word. “What do you want me to call you? On the field?”

Karai thought about that for a minute. Looking around the room before landing on her bed. An old ichimatsu doll rested in the corner. Supposedly from her mother. She remembered blurs of being quite attached to the thing. But could never hook onto the memory of how the silky hair had become stained from blood.

“How about Miwe?”

Jenn snorted as she flopped back on her bed, guitar in her lap. “Alright! I like it. You ready to hear about what happened while you were gone now, Miwe.”

Karai chuckled at the thought of such antics. “Sure. I’ve got time to kill.”

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ONE MORE PART AND WE’RE DONE WITH THIS STORY!!! Ah I had so much fun writing the sisters ever in the Foot (yes they are sisters and no they aren’t a ship). As well as sprinkling in a little lore. Stay tuned for the last part.

Cowabunga turtle fanz!

Tottmnt/Mutant Mayhem Jennika Updated Reference Sheet

Casey Twins<Lita May<<Venus de Milo<<<Karai<<<< Joana Jones>Hidden City Group>> Sheena>>>

The Foot Sisters are complete!

(Yes maybe I did model Jenn’s humans design somewhat on the agent in Helluva Boss)

On her og storyline that I wrote, I kinda made her more dark and serious because I wanted MM to get more dark and serious. And yes while she is dark I decided to change her into a chaotic little bean who does not take the Foot seriously.(until she almost dies)

In her pre-arc, she’s a lot more expressive with her passions than the Foot would normally allow.

I don’t wanna write crappy dysfunctional paragraphs so imma just list off some headcannons;

I made her the tallest turtle because female turtles are naturally bigger than males(same thing applies for Venus being taller than Donnie). That’s why she kinda awkwardly shoots up after mutating.

Dyes her and Karais hair(one of the few things she misses when she’s a turtle)

Plays electric guitar(and normal guitar but only for Lita and maybe the other turtles)

Not completely comfortable without clothes as a turtle(via the pants and only wearing the mask(thinks the belt looks dorky))

As you can see above I’m gonna bring back Sheena❤️🎸(You’ll have to wait for me to write their lore there)

You know the phrase forgive and forget. Jenn would rather choose to just forget. It’s her very unhealthy coping mechanism. It’s why she dyes her hair. It’s also the reason why she is hesitant to uphold a rank in the New Foot even though her sister runs it.

Might add others at some point but that’s kinda it for now. The next part of my fanfic The Difference Between the Appearance will be featuring her so stay tuned for that(or don’t).

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).

Cowabunga turtle fanz!

JUSTICE FOR MS. KATRI!!!

I really like her character so far. Even though she’s only in one episode, we get to learn about how big of an impact she had on helping the turtles. Cause trust me it’s hard enough paying for groceries in a stable home with a paying job and one kid. So doing that with no job and 4 kids plus the cousins and Peter has got to be quite the challenge. She reminds me of Murakami from 2k12 Tmnt. It would be cool if she showed up in later episodes to help out more.

(Ps I get that she’s in love with Harold and it’s a cute ship and this could just be how they show affection but she deserves a little less time playing damsel in distress to show she’s in love with him)

Edit: is it Katri or Khatri? Someone please tell me in the comments.

Tottmnt Karai Updated Reference Sheet

Casey Twins<<< Lita May<<Venus De Milo<Jennika> Joana Jones

It’s Karai’s time to shine!

(I don’t have her mutant snake form made yet but I will try to get around to it)

I tried to intertwine snake like details into her design as a kind of foreshadowing to her mutation(via her chest plate and oni mask⬇️)

Her white hair streaks due to Karais mutation(not gray hair). They grow out a little more in her post arc design because A, at this point she has some what mastered the ability to change back and forth on command and B, she no longer has the need to hide her mutant side. In her post arc she is also leader of a new foot(very similar to 2012 Karai). She no longer dones her armor because like Mustang Sally her mutated skin is almost impenetrable.

If you’ve been reading my fanfic The Difference Between the Appearance, you know that her weapons are her twin wakizashi. A symbol of a warriors physical strength, social status, loyalty, discipline, honor, and,most importantly, the samurai way of life. It is found to be most significant in its connection to the samurai code of honor bashido. Where when faced with an act of dishonor, the wakizashi is used to preform seppuko- a ritual suicide. Ironically Karai would never commit such an act unlike the one who doned her the blades to prevent her from stepping out of line. The Shredder aka her father. As you can see I choose this weapon because it not only represents many aspects of her character but also the growth and hardships of said character.

(I kinda speed drew this)

That’s all I got for this post without repeating anything. Her full storyline and the storyline of the Hamatos and Foot here. Link is already above for my fic somewhat starring her and Mikey. Otherwise hope y’all like this and stay tuned for Jennika.

Cowabunga turtle fanz!

(Ps sorry about the crappy quality of the pics hopefully tapping them will fix that for now)

Something possessed me a while back to practice angst expressions by torturing Tottmnt Mikey and Donnie

Version of Donnie with cannon blood color

Awww who is this wittle guy Leo?

OMIGOSH!!!! THEIR SO FRICKN’ CUTE!!!!

Siblings, am I right?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LITTLE BLUE BOY!!!!!

Happy Leo day to those that celebrate

SPOILERS FOR TOTTMNT!!!!

I’ve been seeing a lot of controversy on whether or not the events in Tales actually happened or were just made up by the brothers. But I have a probably not right but crazily reasonable headcannon.

What if they loosely predicted the events that we see in Tottmnt?

What if Leo wrote a comic before what happened with the real Bishop? What if when April interviews Splinter in episode 7 was about a different storm and Raph told a story similar to what actually happens with a storm later on that April makes another project on?

A lot of what happens in the 2nd arc includes stuff from the first arc. But if the first arc was just a comic book Leo made(and probably hid so no one would embarrass him for making) then Pigeon Pete, The Purple Dragons, and the EPF would have never existed in the other episodes. And as far as we know Raph is just freestyling Aprils project with Splinter speaking in vermin. He probably didn’t have enough time to dig around in Leo’s stuff(which he would probably deem lame and bad storytelling anyway similar to how April does in episode one) then how would he know to put them in there? Plus the only time that we see April and Donnie from the original project interfering is once in episode 7. From then on it’s the whole crew together in the layer in a completely different set up then the recording we see originally with it instead all staged and lit up. If it was all one storm and one project wouldn’t Donnie and April be the only ones interfering and pausing it like the one time April does for the whole second half of the season?

On top of that we got to see a little sneak peek of what each of the brothers pov is actually like in the first arc. If it really was all just a story from Leo and Raph’s pov wouldn’t they have followed that narrative?

That’s all I got tell me what you think(or yknow just continue having a great day or night or whenever just have a great life!🙂).

AAAAAAAAHHH!!! THE CUTENESS!!!

Like I said on my intro post I just got my ao3 account. I’m SO excited to use it!!! But I have to many ideas for what wanna do so can you please help me pick?(this of course will be after I finish The Difference Between the Appearance on tumblr)

You can check out my story for Big Mama and Venus here if you need context for your answer but other than just answer honestly.

Well damn

How did this happen? Thanks

Bro went full Darwin with that 🤣

blud had to put on a performance to be sarcastic

Leo and Raph’s hug 🥹🥺

My heart

Nothing brings me more joy in this world

Than Lees Dino hands