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fishsticksloser · 1 year

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Beguilement

f!Donnie x g!reader

Warnings: angst, Donnie centered 2nd person, the other boys are in relationships, Donnie struggles with feelings, swearing

A/N: I wrote this because I got off track doing a request and didn't want to delete it... Mikey's partner isn't specified because I didn't know who to put... 2 f!Donnie fics in a row???

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Donatello had a habit of stressing out too much when working in the lab, he also had a tendency to stay there for days on end. But suddenly you were in his life and you invaded his lab, not that he was complaining. When you were in his lab, he felt less stressed, he took more breaks, and he actually ate.

Though the last thing he needed was you. Relationships are a distraction, especially romantic ones.

That's what Don thought at least, but the more time you spent in his lab, around him in general, the more he longed to know what it felt like to have his arms around you... To have someone to share memories with, like his brothers did. Usagi was moving into Leo's room. Raph and Mona were finally getting married. Mikey was also getting married.

To stay away from his brothers and their happy relationships, he would locked himself in his lab. The cycle suddenly started again. He'd been working for days, no one, including you, had seen him for days. No one was even sure he'd eaten.

"Donnie." He heard you come in, tensing. "You haven't fermented in here, have you?"

"Fuck..." He huffed, under his breath.

"DonTon..." You place your hand on his shoulder, turning him to face you. "Your brothers say they haven't seen you in days. What's going on?"

Donnie didn't want to answer, but it was so hard to ignore you. He wanted to talk to you all the time.

"I can't be out there." He decided.

"Is there a reason? Don't tell me it's Raph's love stink."

"Partially."

"What else is it, Don? You know you can always talk to me."

"It's just..." He sighs, shoving the heels of his hands against his eyes. "It's not fair."

"What's not fair?" He didn't answer, trying to turn back around to his work, but you wouldn't let him. Donnie refused to look at you, fidgeting with his hands. "Are you... Jealous of your brothers?"

"Why would I be jealous?" He grits, finally turning away from you. "Jealous..."

"You are!" You pull him away from the desk and move in front of him. "You're jealous!"

"Name one thing I have to be jealous of?"

"They're in love."

"Love is a distraction."

"But you still yearn for it."

"Yeah right... I'm much to busy for did feelings like that."

"Are you saying you don't want me around? Am I not also a distraction?"

Donnie was caught. He knew it. That smug smile your lips, you knew. You had to, there was no way you'd bring up your time in his lab if you didn't know. He could play it off... Maybe...

"You're right." He manages. "I am jealous, but not because they're in love... Because I'm sitting here, in my lab, working my ass off. They get the happy life they have always wanted but I'm stuck here making sure we don't die, making sure we can defeat the Kraang.

"I'm stuck here while they're all cuddly and kissy. I'm here doing something that actually matters, something that makes a difference. Something that can protect thousands. So yeah, I'm jealous. I wish I could just kick back whenever I wanted. I wish I could go out to karaoke nights. But my work is too important for distractions, breaks, and relationships. Definitely not enough time for you."

Finally he looked up at you. He knew he fucked up. He shouldn't have said that. He should've just let you think you knew.

"So I'm just a distraction?" You finally say. "Nothing more. I'm just something in your way. So self-righteous. Your work trumps everything else. You are so worried about hiding your feelings you don't care who you hurt."

"Wait!" He calls as you storm out. You didn't listen, letting the lab door slam behind you. He stares at the probe in front of him. Shoving it off the desk, not really carrying if it broke. "Fuck..."

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infernothechaosgod · 5 months

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Answearing @becacomum's questions about "any moment now" (my leosagi fic)

I hope you don't mind me making a post about it I just thought it would be easier to read it that way Than through the comments

What will Usagi's personality be like? Will it be like his series?

I did base usagi's personality and some of his morals on how he acts in the comics however here it is still quite different

Here usagi was quite sheltered from people growing up, therefore he has trouble expressing higher emotions even when he wants to, so he comes off to people as very quiet, blunt and even mean at times, the stories of him kicking people's asses in random battles don't help his image

However, despite seeming like a hard to get along person, he isn't one, he's very respectful of those around him, he Tries (and fails) to complement people and if you'll point out to him that what he said might have came off as mean in any way he'll immediately apologize and explain what he actually meant

So beasicly, he seems like an edgy mysterious shady asshole to everyone but in reality he's just akward as fuck

Will usagi's friends show up?

No, Not really but They will be a lot of easter eggs to them (I tried to put them in but it just didn't go well with some plot points, which is a shame because there great characters and deserve more love, I'll definitely put em in some one shots i'm writing when i'm bored though)

Will donnie be jealous of leo?

He's more worried for him than anything, he does not like usagi but it's less of jealousy thing and more of a protectiveness thing

I mean everywhere you go you'll hear a rumor about usagi, or a story of him absolutely wiping the floor with someone then disappearing and not talking to anyone

Then suddenly that guy starts talking with leo out of everyone, his (slightly stupid) dear brother that has abilities that could make him a target of bad people, and said brother doesn't even mention him and usagi are hanging out, they find out in a different way that I won't tell cuz it's a spoiler

Who wouldn't be worried?

But there is still some jealousy in donnie it's just in the background most of the time and not donnies main priority

Who will fall first?

Usagi, pretty hard too

Where will the story take place?

It will be mostly happening at the hidden city and new york However Usagi's previous place(s) of staying will be mentioned

Also I would like to point out Neo edo is a place made for Yuichi's series

This will be a bit confusing but the usagi I'm talking about is not Yuichi usagi, it's miyamoto usagi, they have quite different personalities and stories and I just thought that miyamoto usagi's fits a bit better both with my take (especially since it's based of comics) and leo's and his dynamic

Thank you so much for your questions, I hope I didn't give any confusing answers ^ ^

(Also I don't mind questions in the comments, but I would prefer for the them to go into the inbox, it would just be a bit more handy that way)

#rottmnt leosagi #rise leosagi #leosagi #rise usagi #rottmnt usagi #Leosagi #In fact not leoichi #rottmnt #rottmnt donnie #rottmnt leo #rottmnt leonardo #rottmnt fanfiction #Rottmnt fanfic #ao3 writer #ao3 #ao3 fanfic

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wtf-a-psychoanalysis · 1 year

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Late Night Leosagi angst

"Why were you so worried about Jotaro being my son?"

"He's proof you had someone before me."

Leo is totally insecure enough to worry about the past relationships of his boyfriend especially if Usagi is shown to still as lingering feelings for her. And a son is another thing that ties Usagi to Mariko.

#leosagi #rottmnt #tmnt #miyamoto usagi #usagi yojimbo #katanashipping #hamato leonardo #they're both 22 in this #its a little rushed #its could be from an au where leo is transported to Usagis world post apocalypse #or its where there's no apocalypse yes dimensional travel is still a thing

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slowlykrispypeanut · 2 months

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Para @geniusbuilttm and @ninjaneonleon : @geniusbuilttm and @ninjaneonleon

Yuichi head cannons because I love this rabbit.

When Usagi children want to play, they nudge people with their snouts or circle them, surround them to get attention.

Yuichi usually gives small licks to his aunt and cousins since this behavior in rabbits usually means affection and love. but he is quite shy in this sense with Hamato since he does not know how people react to him. Children do not have this worry, he writes, here and there there have been lickings.especially yui to leo, she adores him.(Yoruko and Sakura were shy at first but at least they asked)

The girls could sometimes be very territorial, especially with Yuichi and he ended up scratched, but he never cared much.

Because of how his family died, I feel that Yuichi's paranoia problems were worse in his childhood and because of his personality he hid it well.

I feel that if Makoto had to go on a business trip and left Yuichi in charge of the house, he would take it very seriously, and I mean very seriously.

Yuichi likes places that are somewhat narrow and closed, like the bush in the last chapter. safe places.

I bet three dollars that in the apocalypse he had a knife (or his sword, but every time he lost it he had a backup plan) even when he was sleeping, the times he almost stabbed someone for carelessly waking them up is absurd. He was also very protective of Frida and CJ and in general of all the children and young people on the base. He was also the protector of the children and Leo didn't give him that job, he took it into his own hands.

When it's cold, rabbits build mountains to keep warm. I can't help but imagine a very cold night with all these adorable rabbits, friendly in tone, it's just a room to keep warm.

and the last one for the moment. He really likes grooming his cousins. but he is quite shy about it with others for the same reason of the little licks. and he liked to be groomed as a child. I feel like when his family was still alive grooming time was mandatory.

#yuichi usagi #surp-rise!au #rottmnt yuichi usagi #rottmnt leosagi

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evenmoreofadisaster · 1 year

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It’s probably spoilers so feel free to not address it but I feel like the insight I’ve gotten from comics and fic alone whatever goes down between one and two in the fallout one must be put in a rough mental state. Like I’m sure a huge part of him would try and deny and blame shift but in the deepest part of his heart and mind he’d feel like it was his fault and that he just wasn’t good enough and that there was just something wrong and unlovable about him. (I’m think it probably makes him more antagonistic to Raph and Mikey like projecting)

Like I can’t help but think of the scene in the good place where she’s like

“If she was always capable of change (or sub love) and I just wasn’t worth changing for”

Like does one hate hate mikey and Raph more after the fallout because he’s projecting his own hurt?

Where would usagi fall in that? Like would he try and encourage one to give two and the Hamatos a chance or would he be more like fuck them you don’t need them?

If those are all tooooooo spoiler territory but you still want to answer something if post movie leo and one could have a sit down conversation where they give each other one piece of advice each what do you think they’d say to each other?

The fallout kind of ties into the finale, so it doesn’t really take a toll on One until after. This does kinda mark spoiler territory, so I won’t get into detail… but in general, One feels like he is not good enough.

One doesn’t like Raph and Mikey at first because Draxum wants them on his side. To One, this means that everything he worked for + all the training he’s done with Draxum meant nothing. It means that he is replaceable. It means that he is incapable, which is why he wants them (Raph and Mikey) dead.

Usagi doesn’t know anything about this, so he can’t really provide input. If he did, he would probably tell One that— from the sound of it— the Hamatos mean well and he has nothing to worry about, though One probably wouldn’t listen to him.

I assume you mean RISE post movie Leo and not EMD post movie Leo, but if they were to have a conversation + if they both (One and Leo) knew everything about each other, then Leo would probably tell One that he doesn’t have to prove himself to anyone, especially Draxum. He would tell One how he’s often his own worst enemy. He would tell One that if he pushes his family away, he will lose them and then he will be alone.

“Trust me, you don’t want that. Your family needs you and you need them a lot more than you think”

I’m not really sure what advice One would give him. Since One is a younger version of Leo, he doesn’t really have any new experiences to share.

#emd au #emd asks

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annonniiiiieeeee · 1 year

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Hello anon :D

So can your tell us more info about the kids? like personality and stuff- like-like what is their fav food and stuff like that

Also how old are they-

For what? no reason :) /this is what i feel like when you publish smt sus 👁️👁️)

Jotaro

June 21 is his birthday (it’s the summer solstice)

He is the oldest.

He has Leo’s DNA giving him advanced strength and speed

He is very brave. He can be impulsive at times, especially when he is young but as he gets older he works on acting less on his impulsive thoughts.

He will one day be the leader of his sisters and their cousins as he is the oldest. When he is younger he can come off as bossy but as he grows he gets better at leadership and communication.

He learns to be responsible. I don’t think Leo and Usagi would put his siblings care on his shoulders, but he does grow up with Raph always checking in on them. He’s the biggest it’s his job to look after his little brother and his family. Jotaro takes that to head and wants to be responsible enough to look out for his sisters

This does give him some anxiety when it comes to his sisters. He was so young when the twins came into their lives. Yet his earliest memory is of his fathers whispering over his sisters cribs as the babies coughed and struggled to breath. Almost losing his little sister so something no one could fight terrified him. Couple that with Kaida’s size as a baby and Usagi’s stress over it. (Usagi never meant to pass his worries and fears onto his son but even the best parents pass on things they don’t mean to to their children) he is very scared that his sister will be taken from them and there is nothing he can do to stop it.

This does make him very protective of his family. Even his dads as Leo and Usagi come home with injuries sometimes. Jotaro wants to be strong to protect those he loves.

He loves training. Not just because it makes his stronger but because he enjoys spending time with his dads, uncles, aunts, and grandpas. He also thinks it’s fun. Leo and Usagi try very hard to not let the weight of the world fall in their children. They keep training light and fun as it is more so that their children can protect themselves if need be and not ‘Shredders return eminent.’ If there was one thing Splinter did well as a father it was to not put that weight on the boys to early and Leo doesn’t want that for their kids either.

He is very love if a giving. if you are someone he cares for their is no length he wouldn’t go for you.

He likes to cook and enjoys that it is a way he can care for his loved ones.

He is very athletic

Raph is his safe person. If his dads are unavailable he goes to Raph. Raph helps Jotaro with his anxities. He teaches him how to crochet and helps Jotaro make things for his family as they talk about anything that is bothering Jotaro. It’s health to have another outlet for his emotions and to have someone he knows understands how he is feeling.

Sakura & Ume

March 20 is their birthday (it is the first day of spring in the western world, the spring equinox and also the earliest that cherry blossom trees will bloom in Japan)

They do not have Leo’s DNA they will always be a weaker then their siblings.

Because of their premature birth they were sickly children

Sakura

She switch’s between hobbies constantly.

She’s an artist. She loves painting and drawling. Her preferences are water colors and color pencils

She has a love of baking. She loves backing simple things like chocolate chip cookies but she also likes making and decorating complicated cakes.

She loves fashion to. With her art skills she likes designing her own clothes as she gets older. She is learning to sew her own clothes and likes making clothes for her family

She loves dancing. She likes all types of dancing but she is taking ballet classes and loves to perform in the hidden city. It’s the one hobby she is always doing. Ballet is her passion.

She is a brutal fighter. She took after Cassie in hand to hand. Her ballet training mixed with her rope dart makes her a dangerous combination. She will kick her enemies but and look flawless while doing it.

She is an extrovert. She is out going and loves making new friends.

April is her safe person.

Ume

She loves cooking. She spends time with Mikey learning to make new meals for her loved ones. It’s a passion for her.

She likes dancing to. She isn’t as passionate about it as her sister but she does enjoy learning different styles

She learned to play the violin from Leo and is actually quite good at it. It’s a comfort for her and she loves playing duets with her dad. She also likes playing while Sakura dances.

She enjoys reading and writing. She enjoys creating stories and developing plot. As a teen she talks her siblings into playing dnd with her. Mikey dms for them until Ume wants to take over.

She an introvert. She prefers to be alone/ with her loved ones then meeting new people.

She is very calm compared to her sisters excited attitude

She is a pacifist compared to her siblings. She would prefer to talk out a problem then fight. But she will when it is needed. She would do anything for her family.

Her safe person is Kitsune.

Kaida

Jan 16 (appreciate a dragon day)

She has Leo’s DNA giving her I handed strength and speed. She is also the only turtle in the family. She is far more durable then her siblings

In the end she is also the tallest. Beating Jotaro by just a inch but it’s an inch she won’t let him forget.

She is chaotic. In both her energy and her fighting style. She trained with Cassie. She is a brutal fighter with her knifes and fists

She is an acrobat. She learned how to flip and twirl from Mikey and has made it her own. They hung up circus equipment for her in the lair. She loves it when she comes to visit.

She loves going swimming. It’s near impossible to get her from the pool/spring before she is ready.

She has a very sweet and positive personality but she is NOT the person you want to make upset. She is brutally honest and has the most out of pocket things to say. She also can hold a grudge like no other. (Like mother like daughter)

She is incredibly impulsive. She will rush into any situation without a care. (It stresses Jotaro out so much and is one of the main reasons he is working on his impulse control)

Mikey is her safe person

#a world of samurais and ninjas #asks #leosagi #awosan ume #awosan kaida #awosan sakura #awosan jotaro

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seasaltcosmos · 2 years

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Angsty idea: Leo and Usagi got into a nasty fight with Jei and while Leo only had minor injuries, Usagi got hurt. Bad. Leo nurses him back to health back in the lair and after he realized that he could have lost him. Oh, and Jotaro is worried for his papa. Splinter actually bonds with Usagi after he gets a bit better and he sees how much he loves Leo. and joins Katsuichi in the wedding planning.

oh my god i COMPLETELY forgot about jei!!!!! he'd be an interesting addition for sure >:3

splinter actually sees leo asleep in the medbay w his head on the bed ;o; this would be THE moment he realizes how much usagi means to leo. especially since leo said that usagi PROTECTED him and took the hit from jei. (meanwhile draxum's searching for info on this "crazy wolf guy in black" since it sounds EXTREMELY familiar to him)

#leosagi

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forestwhisper3 · 1 year

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Teaser for the next chapter of Dragon of the Sun:

Despite his rough arrival, Leo had to admit that Usagi's world was...beautiful.

It was strange, walking around in broad daylight. The warmth of the sun felt almost unfamiliar without layers of clothes hiding everything beneath, and being able to freely walk into the village he'd spotted before without anyone running or screaming at the sight of him felt...nice.

Mikey would love-

Immediately, his heart clenched tightly in his chest, and he had to take a moment to center himself as he remembered yet again why he was so desperate to get home.

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"Done already?" he asked when he saw Mikey get up from the couch without his comic. "You just sat down not too long ago, didn't you?"

It had only been a few minutes, in fact. Regardless of the amusing and ironic fact that Mikey was a speed reader second only to Donnie, even he couldn't have finished it that fast. Especially since he knew Mikey liked going through them a second time just for the artwork.

"I'm gettin' kinda hungry, so I was gonna get started on lunch," Mikey grinned, but it was a bit too stiff. Too...off.

Something was wrong. He had a good idea what it was, too, but going by how Mikey kept fidgeting in place and his eyes refused to meet his, he wasn't going to get anywhere if he tried to draw it out. He'd missed the chance to do that weeks ago.

He just had to be patient. Mikey would come to him eventually. He always did.

"Just let me know if you need help."

He allowed the unspoken meaning linger between them, and felt some of his concern ebb away when Mikey's grin shifted into something much more genuine and warm.

"You got it, bro."

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"We must make haste to Edo," Usagi said, bringing him out of his thoughts. "Do you know how to ride a horse?"

"Oh. Uh...no. Not exactly a lot of opportunities to do that where I'm from."

"Then we will procure just one other and ride in pairs." His friend smiled a bit. "Perhaps, should we find a moment to spare while traveling, I can teach you some of the basics."

He perked up at the offer. He doubted there would ever be a time he'd need to know how to ride a horse in New York, but learning obscure things had become a sort of secret hobby of his over the years ever since Master Splinter had taught him about alligator pressure points. It was always fun to see the absolutely gob smacked expressions of the people around him whenever he knew about something or managed to pull off a move or skill no one expected of him.

It was a trait he shared with-

The excitement that had built up in him faded, although he did his best to smile back.

"Only if there's time. I don't want to put Lord Noriyuki in any more danger."

"Of course," Usagi nodded.

He paused for a moment, as if he were going to say something else, but ultimately kept moving.

His mind was quick to drag him back the moment silence fell between them.

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"Someone, quick!" Donnie exclaimed. "Grab the-!"

Scepter, he finished in his mind. If they managed to grab it, then Drako and the Damiyo's son wouldn't be able to freeze them like they had Raph, and it would make it easier to fight them. It was a good plan. Probably the only chance they'd have of making this fight turn in their favor.

But they'd anticipated the move, and in moments, they were all frozen in midair.

"Uh..."

All of them, except for Mikey.

He felt ice shoot through his veins at the enraged snarl that echoed through the air. He could see the hatred that burned in their eyes. The desire to destroy. To kill. And it was all aimed at his little brother.

His little brother, who had been left to face it all alone.

"Insignificant insect! You only delay the inevitable! There is no- Gah!"

Something shot passed them, and it wasn't until it clattered to the ground after hitting its mark did he realize that it had been a pot lid. He felt a spark of pride wriggle through the worry and panic, even as another part of him wanted to shake his head. Throwing weapons specifically designed for it was one thing, but throwing things not meant to be thrown was harder than it looked. It said a lot about Mikey for him to have it done it so well under duress.

The panic returned stronger than before as Mikey sprinted forward, eyes focused on the falling Time Scepter. His expression was determined. Resolute in a way he'd never seen before- even when facing down the Foot and the Shredder. Then again, he'd never had to face such a threat on his own before now.

He should never have had to.

Casey cried out in shock somewhere behind them, but Leo was too focused on Mikey as he lunged forward, hand reaching out for the scepter as it fell.

He didn't even have time to yell out a warning before a large tail slammed into him, knocking him away and into one of the support pillars hard enough for part of it to break off.

"Mikey!!"

Mikey slumped to the ground unmoving, his plastron cracked and a trickle of blood dripping down from the back of his head.

Leo felt his heart stop.

"MIKEY!!"

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"-san. Leonardo-san!"

He jerked back into the present, Usagi frowning slightly at him as he held the reins of a horse. Still, his friend didn't question it until they made it back onto the path outside the village.

"Such lack of focus is unlike you, Leonardo-san," he murmured quietly. "Are you well?"

"I'm-..."

No.

"I-..."

I'm not.

He trailed off, words failing him as he struggled to keep everything at bay. In doing so, he missed the way Usagi's frown deepened.

I'm...scared.

But he couldn't falter- not now.

His family needed him.

#Dragon of the Sun- fanfic #Chapter 5 teaser #Somehow posted it right before I was done doing the italics #It's fixed now #Poor Leo's too worried to enjoy being in Usagi's world #His bestie will help him don't worry #I am slowly chipping away at this when I can #Last night I fell asleep at my desk after only a few minutes though #But each word is one step closer

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heterochromicnachos · 9 months

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ANALYSIS! LEO EDITION!

WHAT ON EARTH IS LEO’S SEXUALITY?

(AND DONNIE’S!)

Leo has the general consensus of being Gay, and this is not without evidence. From his behavior to actual actions, there is genuine proof.

However, the thing that confuses me has to do with the scene in newsworthy.

You see, Leo is the only one with a negative reaction to Mikey’s act. Now, is this a character development thing? I doubt it.

Being attracted to men isn’t something that develops. It’s natural and is something you have from birth because your brain decides it likes another gender.

Is he over-reacting to be different? I don’t think so. Donnie and Raph are very supportive of this and Leo isn’t. Everyone in the room (except hypno) is aware this is an act and aren’t too worried about the innuendoes here. Leo knows Mikey is putting up an act to catch hypno off guard so they can stop him. Despite this, the others are still reacting positively to this (or negatively, in Leo’s case.)

A simple answer?

Leo may be aromantic. He may not be up for the kissing and the hugging, but I doubt he is also asexual.

The biggest “gay leo” fuel is the episode “The hidden city Job”.

Leo is seen to be very into guys in this episode, one of the biggest clues being a blink and you miss it scene towards the beginning.

People will most likely be focused in hueso here, as he is the one speaking and is the one with the most expressions and actions here. However, off to the left, leo can be seen staring at a large pirate yokai walking past.

Jaw dropped, eyes wide, and a very noticeable smile as he stares at the guy’s ass. Hell, the gif is labeled as “Leo checks out a guy” on the tmnt wiki.

Leo does indeed like men, he is indeed gay. However, he is not the cookie cutter gay we all make him out to be.

Leo, while a gay man (teenager), is not entirely interested in having a romantic relationship with anyone. It is much more likely he is based on sexual attraction and not romantic attraction. Especially given how he not so subtly stares at a buff yokai’ s butt.

He is entirely down for appreciating a man’s beauty, as also seen with don suave in this very same episode.

“Wow, you guys are handsome.”

Leo is very clearly attracted to don suave. While this may be because of his immaculate beauty so potent people can faint from him looking their way, he is also seen lavishing the guy in nuzzles later. Leo is 100% gay, he is just more sexually attracted than romantically. Now, is he fully aromantic?

This part can be entirely up to your interpretation, as we never see him interact with a possible partner like usagi. He very well be demiromantic, meaning he will develop romantic feelings only after he has a strong emotional connection with someone. It would explain why he is not excited about Mikey’s front in newsworthy, as there is no connection and he most likely just isn’t into it.

Now, for the other part of this analysis, what is Donnie’s sexuality?

He is clearly not aromantic, as he has a fat crush on atomic lass. (And that’s perfectly okay.)

Donnie is extremely eager to dance with his idol, even if it’s a stranger in a costume.

His line, as simple as it is, causes three women to faint. Despite the fandom consensus Leo is the one to get more bitches, Donnie clearly has a greater amount of rizz. Friendly reminder his line was meant for atomic lass and still made three women swoon.

Donnie is, if anything, only asexual. It also makes sense thematically with the twin thing he and Leo have going on.

They;re both flamboyant, dramatic, and extra. While donnie definitely has the theater kid energy, leo has a bit as well. The two of them both rely on their brothers for support, and are even right next to eachother on the color wheel. Donnie being asexual and leo being aromantic fits their dynamic, and I would not be surprised if it was the intent. There are not many scenes of donnie doing things that support his sexuality, which has lead to the conclusion of him being aroace or bi. We don’t have evidence for either, so it’s very likely he’s either bi pr straight. And that’s okay.

I can’t add anymore my iPad is screaming, I may add a part two. I dunno.

#nacho talks #analaysis #rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles #rottmnt #rottmnt donnie #rottmnt Leo #disaster twins

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katanashipping · 1 year

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Hi there! I literally came across your works on Fanfiction.net today looking for Leogasi stories that aren't on AO3 and I'm now a huge fan. I really love how you've written the characters, especially Leo and Usagi; they are just adorable! I don't know if you have plans for your unfinished works and I promise I won't bother you about it, but I just wanted to say thank you for making these stories!

Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a message. I am so glad you liked my old stories, that really means a lot. :-)

There are some stories there that I really, really like and the premises of which I remember very well. One day, I may rework them and see if I can give them a deserving ending.

Whatever the case, I really need to import my stories from FF.net sometime soon, as I'm really quite worried how much longer that site will stay open... Thank you for the reminder to get on that!

I'm currently working an absolute behemoth of a katanaship fic out of my system that I will post to AO3 if it ever gets finished. (We're currently at 17 chapters and counting.) Between regular adult life, it's eating up all of my time, but I am very excited about it.

Also, my wife over at @battle-nexus said she might post some of her own fanfiction to AO3 one of these days and I cannot wait for it, she really writes absolutely beautifully and has such a strong understanding of the characters. (Do it, do it, do it <3)

All of this is to say, thank you so much for your lovely message, it's just such a gift to know that real people out there like what I've written.

#king-paimon #asked and answered #thank you!!!!#you can tell that I haven't been on tumblr in a while because I have no idea how to respond to this privately. I hope it's OK #that I am posting this to the blog...

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hopeaterart · 1 year

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So how does Saki react to his kids’ partners (and Renet)?

Well, for starters, he'd insist on meeting them. Not anything against them, but when you're a single father straight out of an abusive relationship, you tend to be a bit overprotective. Now, one-on-one...

Usagi: Very nice, polite boy! A bit too proper for Saki's tastes, but it's obvious that he cares a lot about Leo. He thinks they complement each other well.

Mona Lisa: That one is a bit worrying at first, since Mona's intensity reminds him of Higa. But then he learns that her and Raph are quite happy with not being tied to at the hipe 24/7, and then sees that Raph matches her intensity, so he's able to breath.

April & Casey: Saki doesn't have a favorite child, but he does have favorite future children-in-law. He likes how April and Casey were already friends with Donnie for a long time before they started dating, and he likes how the three are able to communicate their problems so clearly already early on, and he likes that the two are also friends with the rest of his sons.

Renet: A but off-put by her appearance, and needs to be explained to what a qpr is, but he warms up quickly to her! They also meet a bit more casually since her and Mikey aren't dating per-say, so he wouldn't be in judgemental mode.

Shinigami: Now that one's awkward. He and Shini don't like each other early on, especially since Shini and Karai got together back when they were in the Foot. They eventually warm up to each other, but it takes a few months at least.

#answer #TMNT:FHC #tmnt

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downwiththemutantnjnjaturtles · 3 years

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Random TMNT childhood headanons:

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• Raph and Donnie suffered nightmares the most out of all four of the brothers

• Donnie's most often were about things that frightened him as a child, as he was the most jumpy out of all of them

• Raph's were manifestations of his very intense and turbulent emotions, which was a whole other beast as a kid, especially in his preteen and early teenage years

• Leo sometimes slept with Splinter even when the rest of the boys felt like they'd "outgrown" it

• When Mikey was scared he would run to Raph if Splinter wasn't nearby because his presence as a big brother made him feel safe

• Leo was the most insecure about his body growing up

• Donnie was sickly in his early years and it worried Leo the most, he would be the one to take care of his younger brother when he fell ill

• Raph's body fluctuated most between skinny and a bit chonky the most throughout his childhood; was a source of frustration for him

• Mikey was most scared of the dark

• Donnie bickered (and continues to do so) with Mikey the most

• Raph was the most musical out of the brothers and was shown when Splinter found an old drum set thrown out and abandoned

• Living in the sewers was difficult for Mikey especially as the darkness the place really scared him

• Leo copied and emulated things Splinter did the most, even if he didn't know what those actions actually meant

• Donnie and Raph struggled with the cold big time. They were the most affected by the winter

• Mikey dreamed of being able to play with the human kids every single day and cried to Splinter about it often

• Anytime he got in trouble, Leo most certainly cried

• Raph wasn't very talkative as a kid as he had trouble articulating himself/expressing how he felt and that often lead to meltdowns

• Leo was a bit insensitive as a child and mocked Raph over his meltdowns, which was the cause of many arguments between the two of them

• Donnie went through a very withdrawn phase when he was entering his teen years, not wanting to spend as much quality time with his brothers because he felt like no one understood him

• But even if Mikey didn't understand what was going on with Donnie during his moody phase, he was the most insistent one about being there for his brother

• When Leo was nine, Splinter had found a Sailor Moon manga (translated) in the trash and gifted it to him, sparking his first fictional crush on Usagi and encouraging his love for reading

• Raph holds his old baby blanket dear to him

#tmnt #tmnt 2012 #tmnt 2003 #tmnt 2014 #tmnt 2016 #teenage mutant ninja turtles #leonardo #donatello #raphael #michaelangelo

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lackablazeical · 10 months

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Apologies for the repeat ask, I just think mine got lost in all the others and now that you're answering asks I just wanted to try again so please ignore the first one if you manage to find it (again, really sorry if this bothers you and thanks for taking the time to read all of this). First off, I absolutely adore this AU!!!! I love how dark and angst-filled it is and the toxic relationships and the characterizations as a whole are so brilliantly well-done. You manage to draw me deeper and deeper into this twisted fiction with you and your co-writters masterful ideas and art. Not to mention how refreshing and relieving it is to be able to enjoy all of this angst without having to worry about if the individual(s) behind this truly feel that those kinds of relationships work that way (ie. romanticises/normalises it). All in all, thank you so much for all the time and effort you and your co-writors have put into this, it's greatly appreciated and I can't wait to see more!!!

P.S. I feel like Hateful Ever After by Ellise as well as a bunch of her other songs plus Paparazzi by Lady Gaga work really well in encompassing the vibes Addams Leosagi gives off. Maybe some of Upsahl, Will Wood and Confetti (especially Rob a Bank) songs for Addams Mikey too?

Thank you gain for taking the time to read this huge text dump and I hope you have a wonderful day(s)/week(s)/month(s)/year(s) because you deserve it and don't let anyone else tell you otherwise!!

No worries!!!!! I see every ask I get, I just have like. The lowest social battery ever, and for some reason asks are included in that (yeah, idk either) so I don't answer often. Your words are so, completely, absolutely screamed and fawned over.

We love dark themes and it's nice to see that you agree!!!!! All the dynamics and stuff are always so fun to work on and flesh out, how toxic relationships manifest in loads of different ways and how to portray that correctly. Labor of love, for sure!!!! Sad that some people do romanticize or normalize it, but all there is to do is be better then they are, yk?

Thank you for your kind words!!!!!! They are so so appreciated, you don't even know!!! We have lots of stuff in the works, which is so exciting (and nerve-racking, lol).

Now, song reccs!!!! Hell yeah >:]]]]]

For Hateful Ever After, I think the tone is really Leo, but the lyrics hit me over the head with Usagi. Like, Spot on!!!

Don't tell my brother, please // I know he worries about me // Seen I've been losing sleep

The ones who told me all I need to know // But, I can't go back even if I want

Four eyes to watch each other cry // Three lies, you whispered to me that night // Two arms to hold my broken trust // One heart for the both of us

AS FOR PAPARAZZI?????? THE FACT ITS SO LEO *AND* ITS GAGA????? LEO WOULD LOVE GAGA OH MY GOD. LOVED THESE LINES.

I'm your biggest fan, I'll follow you until you love me

But I won't stop until that boy is mine // Baby, you'll be famous, chase you down until you love me

Look at the past blast, I'ma make you fall on your ass // Suck it up and pacify, but it's irrelevant

As for Mikey, I do love those!!!! ESPECIALLY Rob A Bank (hell, I put it on my OWN playlist, it fucking slaps). I also really like Ghost by Confetti for him too!!!! Confetti just seems to be really good overall LOL

I didn't listen to too many songs by each artist, just some of the first that popped up, but I really loved both Drugs and People I Don't Like by UPSAHL for him too! That's really how Mikey approaches his fame and the people he has to interact with because of it. He's there for the drugs and the party, not for the people. And he's aware they aren't there for HIM, but the connections he can give them.

As for Will Wood, Main Character is SOOOO Mikey. Bro really would call people NPCs LMAOOOO. I loved the line "God forbid I'm seen just as an average human being." That alone definitely made it an insta-add to his playlist :]

GOOD LUCK READING MY TEXT DUMP RIGHT BACK!!!!! HAVE AN AWESOME DAY TOO <333 THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR ASK!!!

#addams! tmnt au #addams! leo #addams! usagi #addams! mikey #addams! song recs #nice people :]

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catbowserauthor · 5 years

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2003 Mikey Piece w/ OC

@brightlotusmoon So this is another piece I did a while ago when I was coming up with a background for my OC for Mikey in the 2003 world. It doesn't have a story as of yet because I don't use this OC much...but given it has some Mikey and Donnie sweetness in here, I thought you'd appreciate it.

It seemed like it was his turn to be in the hellish world. SO far, he'd made little progress at finding the section where Usagi dwelled but he knew at least it was around here somewhere. Apparently though, there were all kinds of different races here and they seemed to like to hound on the Kame portion of this world. As it was, he was currently walking through the partially abandoned, burned out village. He had only heard a few of the remaining attackers say its name: Shellrala. He couldn't really even tell what kind of creatures the attackers were...maybe large feline like creatures. All he did know was that they apparently had NO honor because they had mowed through this village with absolutely no restraint--he'd lost track of the number of women and children he had stepped over. Most of the large feline creatures had moved on, maybe two or three still lingering and honestly, he was going to as well but he felt...no, KNEW he had to at least give these poor people a proper burial or cremation or something! He couldn't just leave them. He was trying to stay out of sight because quite frankly, after days of not having a lot of food and walking constantly, he was not in the mood for a fight. Then, he heard it. Crying. Like, really little kid crying. He darted and followed the sound, still attempting to stay quiet but he felt like finding the source was more important than stealth right now. He dipped into one of the nearby huts, where the noise heightened. Pushing aside the burnt and broken furniture, he found finally found the source. Lost amid piles of blankets and a torn kimono, he found a small dark green (even darker than his own coloring) baby turtle. Absolutely howling their head off, with little small wisps of dark black hair trailing into deep ocean blue eyes. The kid had to be...heck, maybe four months, if that? Despite only being 18 himself, Mikey KNEW that a baby that young was especially vulnerable. The baby locked eyes with him as he approached and stopped crying. He guessed it was a female, simply because of the slimmer size and frame (and he would confirm this later) but the baby didn't reject when he scooped her up into his arms. "Hey, hey, little squirt. It's okay. Mikey'll help you." The sound of commotion outside made him pull the baby close to his chest and pull a tanto from his belt, silently thanking Leo for tossing it to him before they got divided. Two feline soldiers pushed their way through the door way and hissed in Japanese to one another "I thought you said you killed all the turtles in here? And you missed the brat?" "I'll remedy it, easy enough," their partner confirmed and approached, a hand on their katana. Mikey's swipe of his tanto sent them to their knees, clutching a bloody stomach before they got within a foot and in a swift motion, the second one was slammed against the wall, the blade at their jugular. Mikey's Japanese was...well, not the greatest (least speaking, he understood it fine), but he knew he got this right and even if he didn't, he knew his face would send the message clear enough: "You kill baby, you die next." The feline dropped to their knees when Mikey hit their concussion point and the teenager looked to the tiny baby who cooed up at her rescuer. Mikey glanced around the village, biting his lip. No one was left to watch after the kid and even if there was...these turtle knew next to nothing about defending themselves! Most of the kids he had walked past had been shoved into holes--they just knew to hide. Looking down at the tiny girl in his arms, he gave her a nervous laugh, "Well, guess you're gonna hafta stick with me, munchkin." She giggled.

"You didn't tell them I'm here, right?" Mikey didn't take his eyes from the baby girl in his arms who greedily ate up the bottle he offered her. It was nice to have a place in the Daimyo's place, especially after traveling for the past three months. The little one in his arms was more than capable of scooting now and rolling over. His brothers had been back at home for several weeks. He knew they were still looking for him but he was...scared. Scared of what they would think, scared of what they would say but mostly, petrified that they would say he had to give this little one up. No, he refused. He wouldn't. She was his now, they had bonded. She was his...his masterpiece. His Sistine. However, he also knew that he had to face this eventually and he hated to think of the torture he was putting them through, the worry, the uncertainty. And he missed them. God, he missed them. He...wanted their support right now and maybe that's what he was most afraid of. That it would be denied to him. He looked up at his visitor. Renet winced, "Duh, no. I didn't tell them. But they're, like, totally freaked out Mikey! You can't sit here forever..." "I know," He shifted the girl in his arms as she settled into sleep. "I...I know I needa tell them. C-can...can you give them a letter from me?" Renet wasn't thrilled with the idea of being messenger but it was a start! "Sure! Do you have one?" Mikey slipped the baby girl into a small basket that he had decked out in blankets and cushioning into a crib of sorts. "Gimme five minutes." --- "Leo, I tol' you, I can't say where he is or anything. He just said to drop this off to you." "Whatta ya mean you can't tell us?" Oh, Raph was livid, "That's my baby brother, Renet!" "Duh, I know that," she challenged "But he asked me to just drop the letter off and then...see what happened." The threesome of brothers exchanged glances as Master Splinter gave a nod to Renet and Leonardo looked at the letter he held in his hand. Walking wordless to the couch, he sat, his two other brothers sinking down next to him and Master Splinter following and sitting on the opposite chair. Unfolding the parchment, Leo began to read aloud, if only for his own comfort: "Hey Bros--first, I'm A-Okay! Tell Sensei sorry I gave him another heart attack. Daimyo told me that you guys were okay too and totally kicked shell! Not like I'm surprised. You always do. So, sorry I haven't come home yet. It's...complicated." Donnie frowned, "Complicated?" Immediately thoughts of his own hellish world flashed through his mind but he forced himself to calm, to not jump to conclusions. "See, I got stuck in Usagi's world but totally not the fun parts, Leo! There's a whole part just for turtles! But...well, they were...man, they were cowards! Totally being overrun by these cheetah-jaguar-feline-ish creeps! And they didn't have any weapons, didn't defend themselves or anything and these creeps were totally thinking genocide!" Leo took a breath and went on "I ran into this old village after they had ransacked it. Slaughtered turtles everywhere, bros! But...I found one survivor. This little girl. Guess they overlooked her. And I wasn't gonna just leave her there so I took her with me. I've...been taking care of her." There was a smudge where obviously their brother had paused, "I _love_ taking care of her." "Mikey with a kid?" Raph snorted "You gotta be kidding me..." Leo ignored him and kept going "I...guess you probably expect me to say that I've been trying to find someone to take care of her but I'm not. I'm taking care of her. I want to. I love her, bros. And..and..I know it's probably not too smart but I have...I have to raise her. She's like...she IS my daughter now. I call her my masterpiece. My little Sistine." Donnie, despite himself, found himself grinning widely, "Fitting." "I...wanna come home Dudes. Me and little Sistine. I wanna introduce her to her uncles and to her Grandpa. And to Casey and April and Angel and all of 'em...but...I'm scared. I...I need to know you're with me. I can't come back if I'm gonna hafta give her up. I won't. I'm crashing with the Daimyo right now. So...if you guys can give me an answer...I'll be waitin...love ya" --- Mikey was so caught up playing peek-a-boo with Sistine, too absorbed in her laughing to hear the first knock. He heard the second one. Turning, he found Leo, Donnie, Raph and Splinter in the doorway. He stared, unsure what to say or do until Leo lifted up the unfolded letter, complete with a smile. Mikey felt tears prickle his eyes, just for a moment until Donnie was the one that pushed forward, knelt to the ground and said, "Well, that's some greeting, Mikey! Lemme see my niece!" Sistine, full of life and having no fear, clamped onto Donnie's face with gummy hands as he cooed and lifted her up, "Heya little Masterpiece! I'm your Uncle Donnie!!

#tmnt oc #tmnt #2003 tmnt #Usagi's world in 2003 #2003 version of Shellrala #Mikey is a sweetheart #Mikey is so good with kids #Donnie is a sweetheart

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thatcrazyfanfictionwriter · 6 years

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Secret of the Sewers: The Losing Score

Inside the healing pavilion, Usagi, Donny, and Leo were doing all that they could to try and cure Hisako’s affliction. Unfortunately, her condition just continued to worsen. As Donnie wiped sweat from her brow for the hundredth time that hour, the four guards carrying the Daimyo entered the pavilion.

“Master Healer!” one shouted. “The Daimyo is in need of your gifts!”

The master healer, who had been overseeing Hisako’s treatments, immediately ushered the guards towards a private chamber near the back of the pavilion. As the doors closed, Usagi turned to them in confusion and worry.

“The Daimyo did not look well.” he remarked. “Perhaps he was attacked.”

“Maybe by the same person that attacked Hisako.” Leo deduced.

“But who? And why?” Donny questioned.

“We have to trust that the Daimyo’s son will handle those questions.” Usagi insisted, looking down at Hisako sadly. “I fear what will happen if we leave your sister unattended for long.”

...

Out in the arena, the remaining fighters were called together once again. Raph and Mikey looked at the other five contestants, seeing a distinct lack of their siblings.

“Oh man, both Leo and Donny failed to make the cut.” Mikey realized.

“Hisako too.” Raph pointed out. “They must be kicking themselves so hard right now.”

“Yeah, but I would never be so unsportsmanlike as to rub it in their faces.” Mikey insisted.

“I would.” Raph retorted without missing a beat.

Mikey grinned.

“Yeah, me too.” he admitted. “Once this is over, we’ll go find them.”

As he said this, Gyoji appeared alongside Ue-Sama, who was now wielding his father’s staff.

“Champions!” He proclaimed. “My father has been forced to turn over his duties as Master of the Tournament in order to deal with a delicate issue that has arisen. However, I am pleased to announce that the matches will continue this day!”

The crowd cheered happily and the champions all grinned.

“However, because of a withdrawal from the competition, we have been left with an uneven number of contestants.” Ue-Sama continued. “Some time will be needed to figure out how to handle this issue. Thus, I dismiss the remaining champions for one mega-quargon, after which the matches will continue as planned.”

“How long is a mega-quargon?” Raph asked.

“Long enough for us to hunt down some food, and our wayward siblings.” Mikey announced. “I want them to be there when I wipe the floor with the competition, starting with your sorry shell.”

“Yeah, keep dreaming Mikey.” Raph remarked.

“What, you don’t think I can do it?” Mikey retorted, his face somewhat serious. “You don’t think I’m a contender? You don’t think I’m good enough to go all the way?”

“In a word… yes.” Raph responded. “Come on, let’s go find the others.”

He walked out as Mikey took in what his brother said. After a moment, he chased after Raph.

“I’m gonna make you eat those words, Raph!” he shouted. “You hear me?”

“Yeah, yeah.” Raph waved off.

...

Up on the Daimyo’s observation deck, Gyoji looked over at Ue-Sama.

“My lord, are you sure it is wise to keep your father’s condition a secret?” he questioned.

“Revealing the truth would only cause unwanted panic.” Ue-Sama rationalized. “Besides, we have the assassin in custody, and we do not wish to alarm his students. We do not yet know if they pose a threat. So, for now, we will continue as if nothing has happened.”

Gyoji bowed.

“Of course, my lord.” he said before disappearing once again.

…

Down in the palace dungeons, Splinter sat in a small cell, trying his best to remain calm. His thoughts continued to drift to his children, praying that they would be alright and that he would be able to see the again. As he sat there in a meditative position, a voice from the shadows suddenly spoke up.

“How can one stay so calm in the face of such hardship?” the voice questioned.

Splinter perked up, recognizing the voice immediately. It was the Daimyo’s true assassin, who calmly stepped out of the darkness to sneer at the captive rat.

“I stay calm for I know your ambitions will be thwarted.” Splinter replied. “The truth will shine through your deception.”

Tigerclaw let out a laugh, approaching the bars as he did. Splinter stepped back as the tiger closed in.

“I highly doubt that, rat.” He smirked. “Especially since you're going to confess to the assassination attempt.”

“Why would I do that?” Splinter asked.

“Because the Daimyo isn’t the only one who’s life hangs in the balance.”

Splinter’s eyes went wide.

“Hisako…” he whispered.

“The poison used on her was native to my home dimension.” He explained. “a deadly concoction that will leave her in unimaginable agony before she finally begs for death's embrace.”

He reached under a scarf he wore around his neck, pulling out a small vial with a cork in it.

“This is the only antidote.” He explained. “And if you admit to your crimes, I'll be merciful enough to save your daughter.”

Splinter glared at the tiger with contempt. Tigerclaw tucked the vial back under his scarf, then turned and made his way out of the prison.

“Now if you'll excuse me, I have a tournament to win.” He announced as the doors slammed shut behind him.

...

Meanwhile, Mikey, Raph, and the rest of the champions were milling about the plaza, waiting for the next round. As they walked, Mikey continued to pester his brother about his skills.

“C'mon Raph, how many times have I held my own in a fight?” He pressed.

“You’re good little brother, but you ain’t that good.” Raph responded.

“What's that supposed to mean?” Mikey questioned. “I'm just as good as the rest of you guys!”

“Mikey, you spend more time trying to get out of training then you do actually trying to hone your skills.” Raph countered.

“That's not true!” Mikey argued.

Raph just stopped walking for a moment, turning and giving his orange brother an incredulous look.

“...Okay, maybe it is.” Mikey relented. “But I still have just as much a shot at winning this as you.”

Raph rolled his eyes.

“You got lucky last round and Sensei bowed out.” Raph pointed out. “but next round decides the Final Four, and if you make it that far, it'll be a miracle.”

“Then just call me the miracle turtle.” Mikey responded.

As he was walking, he failed to watch where he was going, and ended up running right into Tigerclaw. The tiger growled at him, his eyes narrowing.

“Watch where you're going, terrapin.” He snarled.

“Oh, uh, sorry dude.” Mikey apologized. “Didn’t see you there.”

Tigerclaw let out a sniff, turning away from Mikey with a look of disdain.

“Your manners are worse than your stench.” He growled.

“Hey!” Mikey responded. “I said I was sorry, what more do you want from me?”

Tigerclaw just snorted.

“What I want, a cub like you could never provide.” Tigerclaw retorted. “Why you were allowed into these games is a mystery to me.”

“Hey!” Mikey said again. “You know, I’m getting a little sick of hearing that. I can take it from my bros, but you don't get to badmouth me.”

Tigerclaw leaned in close, growling at the orange turtle.

“And what are you gonna do about it?” He asked, extending his claws.

Mikey took a step back and gulped slightly. Thankfully, he was saved from his impending doom by the timely arrival of Gyoji.

“Champions!” he declared. “The next round of the Battle Nexus Tournament is about to begin!”

“Whew.” Mikey let out.

Tigerclaw sheathed his claws, straightening up.

“See you in the tournament, cub.” He sneered before walking away.

Mikey watched him go, then seemed to sag.

“Dude, I think I just saw my life flash before my eyes.” He informed Raph.

Raph just shook his head, pushing Mikey forward.

“C'mon bozo, let's get to the arena.” The red turtle insisted.

…

The crowd had returned in full force as the seven remaining combatants emerged out into the arena. Ue-Sama walked out onto the Daimyo’s booth, lifting his father's staff high.

“Welcome to the next round of the Battle Nexus Tournament!” He declared. “Before we begin, the matchups will be determined by random lottery!”

Gyoji appeared in the center of the arena at that. With a wave of his war paddle, a large watery sphere appeared out of thin air.

“As there are uneven number of combatants, the unpaired champion will automatically move on to the Final Four.” Gyoji explained.

All seven warriors reached into the ball. A purple and blue warrior and a female looking alien pulled out kunai knives with matching purple tassels. They bowed to one another, then disappeared into shimmering light. Gen reached in and pulled out a red kunai knife. Immediately, Gyoji appeared beside him.

“Gennosuke of Dimension Earth 2.5, you shall advance to the next stage of combat.”

“Excellent!” Gen exclaimed before turning to Raph and Mikey. “You all should have bet on me when you had the chance.”

He then disappeared into shimmering light as Mikey looked down at his own Kunai knife. It had a yellow tassel, identical to the one Tigerclaw held. Gulping fast, Mikey turned to the combatant nearest to him, shaking his hand vigorously.

“Good luck, my friend!” he announced.

He then released the combatant, leaving the unfortunate alien holding the yellow kunai knife. He locked eyes with Tigerclaw, then they vanished.

“Ha!” Mikey let out, holding up his newly acquired green kunai knife. “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee! Who be the turtle? The turtle be-”

“Me.” Raph finished, showing him his matching kunai knife. “The turtle who’s gonna enjoy this so hard. We’re talking a lifetime's worth of get backs, here.”

Mikey flinched, then he and Raph disappeared as well. The entire arena then shimmered and shifted, dividing into equal thirds. The purple guy and his opponent faced off, as did Tigerclaw and his. Mikey just kinda looked at his brother nervously, chucking quietly.

“I guess it's too much to hope you'll forfeit like Splinter did.” He said quietly.

“You got that right, bro.” Raph confirmed, drawing his sai.

“Eh, thought as much.” Mikey replied.

Raph then leapt towards Mikey, sai poised to strike. Mikey rolled out of the way at the last second, the sai missing him by scant inches.

…

In one of the other slices, Tigerclaw faced off against his opponent, a creature resembling a greyish-blue ogre with orange hair. The creature charged at Tigerclaw, a spear-like weapon poised to strike. Tigerclaw deftly caught it, wrenching it from his hands before tossing it aside. Tigerclaw then took a swipe at the ogre, his claws raking his chest before he disintegrated into light. The warrior was then transported up to the loser’s box, where he promptly threw a childish fit.

…

The purple and blue warrior faced off against the female alien, both masters of tridents. Their weapons clashed as they tried to force the other one back. The female seemed to have the advantage, until the purple and blue guy literally began to grow. His muscles filled out as he began pushing her back. Soon, he was towering over her as her small mouth dropped in shock.

Before she could properly adjust to her opponent’s increased size, he twisted the trident from her hand and stabbed at her stomach. She disappeared in light as he raised his weapon above his head, bellowing out a victory cry.

…

Raph and Mikey continued to circle each other continuously before Raph charged at him. Mikey quickly jumped over him and kicked him in the butt, irritating him even more. The crowd loved the antics, cheering loudly.

“Would you listen to that, Raphie-boy.” Mikey taunted. “Seems the crowd is loving me kicking your butt. Can’t say I blame them.”

In a frustrated frenzy, Raph leapt at Mikey, only for Mikey to duck under him. This caused him to tumble to the ground, bouncing slightly before sliding across the dirt on his stomach.

“Ok, now you’re just getting sloppy.” Mikey commented.

Raph saw red as he got to his feet, swiping at Mikey repeatedly. The orange turtle merely backed up, keeping his hands behind his back as he dodged and weaved around his brother’s attacks.

“Will! You! Shut! Your! Trap!” Raph yelled with each strike.

“Why? Is my talking bothering you?” Mikey asked, still dodging the attacks. “Are you being distracted somehow? Losing focus? Messing up your concentration? Finally getting on your nerves, perhaps?”

Raph then dropped to his hands and knees, feeling exhausted from the fight.

“Or maybe you’re just a teeny tiny itty-bitty smidge worried,” Mikey continued. “That I might actually… beat you.”

Raph saw red. He got to his feet and charged blindly at Mikey. The orange turtle deftly jumped into the air, sending his brother crashing into the wall of their slice. He rebounded hard, his vision fuzzy as he disappeared into light. As he shook his head to clear it, he found himself in the loser’s box, much to his horror.

“I… I don’t believe it.” He let out in shock. “Mikey beat me? He’s in the final four? And I’m out. What if... What if… what if Mikey actually wins?!”

He turned on the ogre that Tigerclaw had beaten, grabbing him and shaking him hard while slamming him into the wall.

“What if he actually becomes the Battle Nexus champion?” He continued. “He’ll never let me live it down, and I’ll never be able to live with myself!”

A familiar orange hand came down on his shoulder, pulling him off the ogre and allowing the poor guy to sink to the ground. Raph turned to see Traximus smiling slightly.

“Defeat is a harsh Mistress, my friend.” The Triceraton told him.

“Traximus.” Raph recognized.

“Care to drown your sorrows in a serozian protein liquid supplement?” He offered.

“I have no idea what that is, but why the shell not.” Raph answered.

…

Not long after that, Raph and Traximus sat in one of the few restaurants in the Nexus. Traximus downed a large mug of something Raph couldn’t recognize (and part of him didn’t want to). Raph helped himself to the Nexus equivalent of a root beer float, eating the foam with a strange spoon.

“Thanks for the drink, Traximus.” Raph told the Triceraton. “But I coulda bought my own drink. Ya didn’t have to pay for mine.”

“Call it repaying you for helping me and my colleagues on the Triceraton Home world.” he replied.

“Yeah, I was wondering about that.” Raph admitted, twirling his spoon in his mug. “Last time we saw you, you were riding that giant slug thingy and causing a riot after it ate your Prime Leader.”

“Much has happened since then.” Traximus informed. “My fellow gladiators and I made our escape in the wake of your own. Unfortunately, once we escaped from the Arena, Zanramon’s loyal followers freed him from the belly of the Kraathatrogon.”

Raph’s eyes went wide.

“He survived getting eaten?!” Raph exclaimed.

“So it would seem.” Traximus replied. “My fellow gladiators and I have been doing what we can to fight back against his oppression, but the need for more warriors grows with each passing day. It is for that reason that I came to these games, hoping to recruit honorable warriors for a worthy cause.”

Raph nodded, then a small blush came to his face.

“Speaking of warriors, did uh… did Mona Lisa stay with you guys?” he asked.

“The Salamandarian female?” Traximus questioned. “Yes. She and her brother have been a great asset to our cause. I owe those two my life.”

“How’s she doing?” Raph continued.”

“Quite well.” Traximus assured him. “The last I heard, she was with her brother and the former Triceraton All-Stars performing a raid on some supply ships destined for the Home world. She speaks fondly of you, by the way.”

“That’s great to hear.” Raph replied, lifting his glass.

“Indeed.” Traximus agreed. “Though it seems corruption is an incurable force, even here in the Battle Nexus.”

“What do you mean?” Raph questioned.

“I thought you knew.” Traximus replied. “Surely you are not ignorant of your own kin being poisoned.”

Raph choked on his drink, spewing it out before coughing violently. He composed himself quickly, turning to Traximus in utter confusion.

“What?!” he exclaimed.

“During the second round, your sister was poisoned.” Traximus replied. “I was there when she collapsed. The Daimyo did his best to handle the matter discreetly, but rumors still found their way to my ears.”

“What have you heard?!” Raph demanded, desperation in his eyes.

“Only that the assassin that poisoned your sister also attempted to take the life of the Daimyo, and nearly succeeded.” Traximus continued. “They arrested the rat, and are no doubt attempting to glean the antidote from him.”

“Wait, did you say rat?” Raph asked.

Traximus nodded.

“I believe he called himself…” he hesitated, trying to remember the name. “Sliver? Spinster?”

“Splinter?” Raph let out in disbelief. “That’s mine and Hisako’s Sensei! And he sure as shell ain’t no assassin! What else have you heard?”

“I’m afraid that’s all I know.” Traximus lamented.

“This is insane!” Raph exclaimed. “It’s gotta be a set-up. I’m gonna find Splinter and bust him out right now!”

Traximus quickly grabbed his arm, stopping him before he could go anywhere.

“Raphael, that is an incredibly foolhardy and potentially dangerous course of action.” He told the red turtle before smirking. “If you think I’m letting you do it alone, then you’re sorely mistaken.”

...

The Head Healer knelt over the Daimyo’s body, performing the same ritual he attempted to do to Hisako. Two guards stood watch over the room, their eyes occasionally glancing over to the cot Hisako occupied. Leo and Donnie had been forced to remove her thick armor for a thinner kimono, her temperature rising rapidly. Her hair was matted with sweat and she groaned as if in constant pain.

“I have never seen such a horrible malady.” Usagi whispered, applying a fresh batch of salve to her wound.

“Leo, her temperature is getting close to deadly levels.” Donny let out. “At the rate it’s climbing, she has a day… maybe even less.”

Leo just looked at his sister in dread, feeling completely helpless. As he gently pushed her hair from her face and placed a cool washcloth on her forehead, Ue-Sama walked in. Donny saw him and was on his feet in an instant.

“Tell me you found something!” he begged.

“I believe we found the assassin responsible for what happened to your sister, as well as my father.”

“Really?” Donny responded. “Well do you think he’ll cure Hisako?”

“He has not spoken a word since his arrest.” Ue-Sama lamented.

“I could get him to talk.” Leo muttered darkly.

“Absolutely not.” Ue-Sama snapped. “Your mind is clouded by thoughts of revenge. You would kill him before he had a chance to give you the antidote.”

Leo let out a sigh before turning back to Ue-Sama.

“You’re right.” Leo relented. “Just do what you can, please. Our sister is running out of time.”

“I assure you, I am doing all that I can.” Ue-Sama replied. “He will talk. You have my word.”

Leo bowed to Ue-Sama as the latter peeked in on his father. The Daimyo’s condition did not appear to be changing at all, and his son allowed a small smile to grow under his mask.

“How is he, Master Healer?” He asked as he stepped into the room.

“Not well, I’m afraid.” The healer admitted mournfully. “His will is strong, but his wounds are great. His chances of survival… are not good.”

“Do what you can.” Ue-Sama told him. “That is all I can ask.”

“My lord, perhaps now would be the time to admit to your subjects what has befallen their beloved Daimyo.” The healer offered up. “If the worst comes to pass, they have the right to know the truth.”

Ue-Sama sighed.

“There is wisdom to your words.” he admitted. “Very well. The semi-finals are about to begin, and I can think of no better time to break the news.”

“Then go, my lord.” The healer told him. “I will make sure to inform you of your father’s progress.”

Ue-Sama then turned and walked out of the healer’s pavilion, intent to return to his duties.

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