#2012 TMNT Raph

[imagionationstation]

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT THIS

When Donnie touches the ground, he flinches.

His entire body tries to curl inward at the pain and he gives a tiny, barely audible gasp. Leo’s hand shoots up immediately.

He seems to hesitate, moving slowly and oh-so gently resting it on Donnie. And Donnie’s entire body relaxes.

His shoulders stiffen as his body acknowledges sudden contact against his chest, probably because that too is causing some pain.

AND YET: His mouth falls shut. The pain on his face smooths out. His head falls forward, his shoulders rise, all angling towards Leo.

And Leo’s eyes are what tells the entire story. They (expectantly) never leave him at any point and there’s not much expression to be noted outside of a mixture of sad/guilt/worried.

Then he lays his hand on Donnie.

And his little brother leans into it. He relaxes at the touch.

AND LEO’S ENTIRE FACE FALLS.

Out of everything happening right now, THAT’S what makes him look like he’s hurting. THAT’S what stops the leader from worrying and introduces the big brother who’s beyond disappointed in himself.

That tiny bit of subconscious comfort that Donnie reveals while leaning into the touch of the person who helped hurt him.

THAT is going to be what haunts him from this moment on.

[qingwaaa]

That turtle is so girl

[sharkdoughnutz]

2012 screenshot redraw becuz i got bored lol ^^

[docthesock]

I like to think I’m pretty funny

[sinestrosmind]

are ya'll surprised that once again @tinyghostotus is the source of a tortles meme from me

inspo is that one deleted episode where the black hole generator in the Rise universe is a TOASTER

at a WEDDING

2012 Raph kinnie brain said "THE FUCKING WHAT" and Otus found a new catchphrase <3

[chloecats7-arts]

"Leave tot alone ! Fight me !" hehe First art after a long long time of nothing and in a totally different fandom :D

Here's the fanart I made when I joined the Teb discord for @debb987 of my favorite scene at the time

[astronautrobot]

Awful take at comic style

[unfortunate-songbird]

IM GOING TO FIGHT ANYONE WHO TREATS 2012 RAPH BADLY

THIS IS A 2012 RAPH DEFENDER BLOG I WILL FIGHT ANYONE WHO IS MEAN TO HIM AT ALL

HES GOT ANGER ISSUES AND IS ALSO A QUADRUPLET HES ALLOWED TO BE A LIL SPICY

HES ALSO SO FUNNY AND CARING AND HES JUST A GREAT GUY OK STOP SLANDERING HIM

BC IT LOWKEG FRELS LIKE VILLIANIZING ANGER ISSUES

LIKE YEAH THAT DOESNT EXCUSE BLOWING UP AT SOMEONE OR WHATEVER BUT IF YALL CAN BRUSH OVER RISE DONNIE GIVING HIS BROTHER A SHOCK COLLAR THEN YOU CAN MOVE PAST RAPH SLAPPING HIS DUMBASS BROTHER FOR BEING OBNOXIOUS

[queewp]

Doodles of Mona and 2012 Raph because I remembered how much i loved Mona <3 aka Buff space newt lady and pea-head turtle

[thatonesmartkidfromschool]

*skidaddles into your ask box, leaves this in here and runs away giggling* you're welcome teehee >:3

I finally did this! Never using the evil art style again it looks so goofy

[lieutenantbiscute]

*taps mic*

Do you guys think Mona and Raph get married Pirates of the Caribbean style??

Like in the middle of a life threatening fight???

Like—

Mona: I’ve made my choice. What’s yours?

Raph: DONNIE!!!

Donnie: ?!

Raph: MARRY US!!

It feels very in tune for how I see it happening. Don’t get me wrong I want them to have a chill and happy wedding, but getting married in the heat of the moment is also very Them ™

[imagionationstation]

Today on the Mikey Is Not Abused news

Research shows that 78% of the “Poor Mikey” fanclub claims that Mikey is incapable of standing up for himself, whether that be because he fears further abuse, fears his brothers in general, suffers from intense depression, an abuse sort of conditioning, or *insert other incredulous views here* (Statistics may not be entirely accurate and should be used with caution).

Unfortunately for them, Mikey does knows how to stand up for himself and it has been shown that he can speak his mind to even the main abuser, Raphael, and walk away unscathed.

Astonishing claim, I know, but the facts prove themselves.

Mikey has brought up beliefs on several occasions, but his lack of awareness outside his own mind often disproves his own claims.

Years of leprechauns, cream cheese demons, and certainty in cupcake uprisings have worn down his brothers’ trust in his word on many different subjects. This is not his brothers ignoring him out of spite. This is merely because he has proven himself to be an unreliable source when it comes to reality.

His lack of interest in taking most battles and training sessions seriously grate on his brothers’ nerves and often lead them to doubt his prowess and abilities on the field. Mikey being the youngest and earning all of their must protect with life instincts doesn’t exactly help his case. He knowingly brings much of their wrath upon himself- with tauntings, and purposefully infuriating acts, and the constant reappearance of Dr. Prankenstein.

When Mikey doesn’t go gun-hoe or call Raph out for a whack on the head, it’s probably because he’s conscious enough to know he likely said/did something stupid, or because he purposefully did something annoying.

However, if he sees an injustice affect another by his brothers’ hand, he will be the first one to stand up and correct it.

Mikey is proven to be more likely to speak his mind when it comes to others around him getting retribution that he deems underserved.

IN FACT, a few of the only times fans actually see an aggressive argument/challenge poised to a brother is to Raphael, often in regards to his crass judgement.

Take Fourfold Trap as an example:

“I got the answer for you! Karai’s a lost cause!”

“Don’t say that, dude!”

Mikey shoves at Raph’s shoulder to make him face him and they both begin yelling/bickering/roughly gesturing. Mikey is in no way scared of how Raph will react to this and is immediate in getting physically aggressive and speaking his mind.

Not normally how someone who’s been abused all their life would act towards the main abuser, I think. Not convincing enough?

Well, The Curse of Savanti Romero is another:

In it, Renet is seen admitting to her mistake of letting Romero loose. Raph responds by immediately coming down on her for it, even though she understands and regrets her mistake.

Mikey has zero hesitations about jumping into the picture.

“You really are the worst time traveler ever! The worst!”

“Back off, bro! She needs our help!”

Psychology of most abusers would not point to this kind of situation going well. If this were the case- in no universe would Raphael have relented under his brother’s glare and stepped away, especially not after being shoved and yelled at in front of someone outside the family. That would be seen as a calling for punishment.

Moving away would be letting the abused assert dominance and think that they’ve gotten away with a win.

If this were really an abusive relationship, then Raphael would have had a far more violent reaction to his youngest brother butting in.

Instead, he growled, glared, and then relented. He could tell this was not an issue that could be further challenged. Mikey was standing his ground, intensely meeting his glare, and so Raph stepped away.

Now, have there been times where Mikey felt like he was left out or being ignored and that made him feel insecure?

Yes. Absolutely. Mikey Gets Shellacne is a prime example.

But, have the abusers, his older brothers, been made to share similar feelings of being unable to rely on their brothers at one time or another? Perhaps due to his direct or indirect actions? Why, yes.

Because, as hard as it is to believe, every person in that family has made mistakes when dealing with another family member. Relationships are hard. Not one person, or mutant, is perfect, and facing or accepting insecurities is always a fact of growing up.

Is this to say Mikey never stands up for himself?

No. Not even close.

Is it ever portrayed as something big and dramatic as a focal point of an episode? No. Because it doesn’t need to be.

If Mikey holding onto resentment and depression from how his brother abuse him was meant to be part of his character, it would have been a plot point in the episode where they’re literally in his brain. There would have been the slightest hint of something going on somewhere in that chaotic realm.

Instead, Mikey’s brain welcomed all of his brother with open arms.

And the true, inner Mikey runs ecstatically toward his brothers and into Leo’s open arms for snuggles, no more scared of his brothers inside his mind than outside of it.

The only time that he has thoughts of “my brothers are so mean to me I should run away” is the episode The Croaking, where he takes accountability and has the realization that his brothers aren’t the jerks that he thought they were when he ran off…

“Dude. Your brothers sound awesome.”

“Yeah. They are… Even after I trashed the house.”

Mikey doesn’t often react violently to his brother’s teasing because there’s not a reason too. He understands that his brother’s pick on him, but in reality, he picks on them too. It’s not a big enough deal to point out unless an evil planet is letting Angry Mikey consume all of his thoughts and then everything is terrible.

Mikey can stand up for himself. Mikey will always stand up for others.

And that brings this article to an end. Subscribe for more!

Next time, we’ll discuss why Parasitica May or May Not have a worse reputation than it truly deserves. Cowbunga!

[syztemerrxr]

Hello everybody im FINALLY back at home (no one knew i was gone) im making as much raph content as i can.

[tortugatime]

can i have five more of this little freak

[docthesock]

They deserve a nap me thinks

[sinestrosmind]

thanks to @tinyghostotus I made a few redraws of an IDW TMNT panel that were ABSOLUTELY meme material