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Details in TMNT 2014 #4
Looking through Donatello's goggles we can see his brothers' heart rates in the bottom right corner :3 we can also see Michelangelo's is more elevated than the rest of the turtles, most likely due to his excitement from meeting April
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This would have been awesome to see in the movie ❤️🙌
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I Can Explain *.✧
request: April O'Neil's younger sister, the same age as the turtles (in the first film they were 16-17 years old). And she met them much earlier, but did not pay attention to this older sister. Splinter, a smart rat, knew about the reader's relative, but kept silent, since she did not see the point in telling yet. When the ninja turtles contacted the older O'Neil. And so, when April was transferred to the turtles' lair in the first film, the reader, like "Oops", was lying on the couch, trying to hide from her older sister, since she could get angry at her. The sisters' relationship is reminiscent of Leo and Raph
next - I Am Fine
April still had the bag covering her face, but she could smell the place they were passing through. She tried not to show her discomfort, but by the time she reached the lair, and the bag was taken off her head, her gaze ended up going straight to the couch.
The second April saw her sister lounging on that beat-up couch, she froze. “Are you kidding me?” she snapped, her voice sharp enough to cut through steel.
Her sister froze too, then tried to look casual as she slowly sat up. “Oh, hey! Didn’t, uh, expect to see you here, sis!”
“Don’t ‘hey’ me.” April’s tone had that no-nonsense edge that only made her sister's hackles rise. “What on earth are you doing here?”
Why was her sister in the lair of mutants who were once her pets?
The younger O’Neil rolled her eyes, crossing her arms in that defiant way she knew would get under April’s skin. “Hanging out? Just catching up with my friends.”
“Oh, you’re friends now?” April scoffed. “How long has this been going on? And why didn’t you tell me?”
“Maybe because you never stop to listen?” she shot back, the words out of her mouth before she could hold them back. “You’re always too busy with your reporting and acting like the world’s gonna fall apart if you’re not the one saving it.”
The room went dead silent, the turtles exchanging awkward glances. Raph chuckled, nudging Leo. “Hey, does this remind you of anyone?” He was looking way too pleased with himself.
“Shut it,” Leo muttered.
April stepped forward, the fury and hurt in her eyes enough to make anyone else flinch—but her little sister held her ground. “You think I don’t care? That I’m just obsessed with work?”
She scoffed, standing up and folding her arms, not backing down an inch. “It sure looks that way. I mean, I’ve been coming here for months, April. Months. You didn’t notice a thing because you’re too busy pretending you have to protect me from the big, bad city.” She jabbed a thumb at herself. “I can handle myself just fine!”
April clenched her fists, practically shaking. “You don’t get it. This isn’t just some fun club you can join, alright? These guys have been through things you can’t even imagine!”
“Then why do you get to be here?” she shot back. “What, you think you’re the only O’Neil who can handle this?”
April opened her mouth, clearly ready to fire back with something biting, but then hesitated, the frustration and pain mixing on her face. “I never asked to be here. I didn’t choose any of this! But when I found out, I had a responsibility—”
“Oh, don’t give me that ‘responsibility’ speech,” she cut in, throwing her hands in the air. “You always act like you’re the only one who can handle anything serious. You don’t trust me with anything!”
“Maybe because you never act like anything is serious!” April shouted, her voice echoing off the walls. “You just go around like it’s all a game, and that’s exactly why you don’t belong down here!”
Silence fell hard, the weight of her words hitting both of them. Her sister’s face darkened, that look of raw hurt settling in her eyes. April flinched, but it was too late to take it back.
Mikey whistled low. “Ouch. That was cold.”
Leonardo shot him a look that said not now, but Mikey just shrugged. April’s sister clenched her jaw, her hands in fists at her sides. “Fine, April. You don’t think I belong here? Guess what? You’re not the boss of me. And you can’t stop me from being here.”
April just shook her head, muttering to herself, “Unbelievable. You’re just so—”
“So what?” she challenged, stepping right up to her big sister. “Say it. Go on.”
“Enough!” Splinter’s voice cut through the argument, his calm authority making both sisters go quiet. He stepped between them.
“You two have more in common than you see,” Splinter said, looking from one sister to the other. “Both of you care deeply, in your own ways. But perhaps it is time you see each other not as obstacles…but as allies.”
April sighed, rubbing her temples, still fuming but a little deflated. Her sister shot her one last heated look before turning away, frustrated tears shining in her eyes.
Leo put a hand on her shoulder, giving her a sympathetic look. “ You can go rest if you want, we're going to talk to April.”
Agreeing, the girl left and headed towards Donnie's room. The turtles were already used to seeing the youngest O'Neil going there to get some sleep. And at the moment, it was the best thing to do.
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bayverse! April headcanons
because i hate the way megan fox was sexualised in the movies i wanna give her more personality than just being hot and smart 😭 i heart u bayverse April
- she thrifts! not just expensive 'real vintage' designer labels but everything, she also finds clothes than can be easily upcycled and tweaked for the boys. Her signature color is yellow so you KNOW she has rare and whimsical pieces she collects in her wardrobe
- speaking of which; she sews! Mikey often rips or breaks his stuff (like shoes and shirts) and hes always giving her bits and pieces to fix up. As much as Donnie is a tech wiz, Aprils expertise lies in the art of DIY! shes tried to teach Don how to sew but ironically its one of the few things he cant crack
- shes a stem nut, OBVIOUSLY! her and Don bond the most over new technology and the advancement of science and digital technology. her and Don made her a pc from scratch and its one of her most precious memories
- April has a really bad sweet tooth, when the guys get pizza for the rare nights in, she's reaching for Mikeys candy stash for sure (she makes sure to replenish it with all their shared faves)
- her favourite candy is anything sour! but actually sour, we're talking throat numbingly sour to the point where at the end of the bag all you taste is blood 💀 it freaks everyone out lmao
- she has a masters in journalism and a degree social sciences, its so important to her to give visibility to the stories rarely talked about. Shes very dedicated to her profession and genuinely gets mad that all vern cares about is attention from fans and the camera
- April is also very passionate about nutrition and fitness! she goes total big sister mode when the turtles neglect their protein intake especially with how big and physically demanding their jobs are. a few times she's tried to teach Leo how to cook for his brothers and hes just about learned how to not burn eggs on toast but shell be damned if she starts cooking for 4 6ft men 😭 respectfully not her job!
- she's incredibly protective of her friends, whoever they may be, even Vern. she doesn't take lightly to disrespect and she WILL trash talk you to silence if you make anyone she cares about feel less than
- when she was younger she wanted to be a zoologist or anthropologist. Like her dad, she's always had a love for science and research, but she loved animals so much as a kid and it crushed her when she realised her father was experimenting on animals
- she feels personally responsible for the turtles and Splinter, she visits them atleast once a night, whether on face time or in person. the fact that they feel theyll never be accepted in society weighs heavy on her heart. she wishes things were different
- she knows Mikey has a crush on her, but she doesn't know how to let him down gently and honestly doesn't wanna open that can of worms, so she just pretends she doesn't notice his very desperate flirting
- sleeper build april. SLEEPER BUILD APRIL. people treat her like shes fragile just because she's beautiful but shes also incredibly strong with amazing endurance. i mean hello?! SHE CAN RUN IN HEELS. thats badass
- she loves game nights w the turtles and Casey, she loves playing MK and her go-to character is ofc Mileena (goated and no im not biased)
- she may or may not have a dedicated collection of disguises for super sleuthing and recon. shes very proud of it and will give a tour if asked
- she wants to learn ninjitsu, just doesn't know if she should ask or wait to be asked. she feels awkward and sometimes wonders if its not her place, even though in reality Splinter would be happy to train someone so dedicated to justice.
- her favourite drink is banana protein smoothie!! the lair has a smoothie just for her 😭 they have to hide it from Mikey before he gets back into his liquid pizza phase again
- she likes hero comics/shows (like 2012 leo!). Naruto was her childhood and its kinda beautifully ironic that she's like a ninja by proxy now
thats all for now! its been like 5 years since ive written headcanons so sorry if the format is boring, lmk if you want more headcanons! ok bai
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Okay, Bayverse up!! Now just the 07s left to post
You can download them on my Kofi too!
Or grab them as stickers!
Oh yes btw please please please look y'all I have a tmnt tarot project too-
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Giving you a hand
Version (🎞️TMNT BAYVERSE🎞️)
Note: The turtles help you prepare for a job interview and will pretend to be the future or possible boss. Warnings: None, spelling mistakes
🍵Leonardo 🍵
It will prepare you as if you were going to go into the most dangerous fight of your life. He was reading your application for a few moments and made you show him that you really have all those skills that you put. (If you said you are fast at writing, you better be, because it will take your time) You better not stutter at any point or you'll get Leo's ninja stare. (And he is not very pretty to say the least)
Y/N. -Why the hell do I have to practice immobilizing someone?!- L. -Never know what is going to happen in your work- Y/N. -But I'm going to apply for secretary, not security!-
And when they have to simulate the interview, Leo will come into character, a boss who may seem friendly but will not be. He will offer you some tea and they will start doing the “interview”. But after a few minutes his response is…
L. -We will call you- Y/N. -What? Leo, this is supposed to be the part where you tell me I have the job.- L. -I would if you had done it well- Y/N. -But I did everything right! I answered everything, which part was wrong- L. -To begin the posture, you are hunched over, and you play with your feet, in addition to fiddling with your hands, that does not show security, and your smile seemed more like a request for help… Shall I continue? -
That's right, Leo is going to evaluate everything you do. Internally you will be grateful that you are not going to have a boss like him.
⚗️Donatello ⚗️
This guy will review your application about 10 times and he will always find some error, which will cause you to do it again. He gave you a time to answer each question and you better not spend another second or they will go back to the beginning. He himself wrote you a few pretty good letters of recommendation. He will prepare you in any aspect that the interview may cover and even that which it will not cover.
Y/N. -Is it necessary for me to study this?- D. -They have to see that you are skilled in any case- Y/N. -But I don't think a cafeteria would ask me to know how to repair an engine- D. -But maybe your boss's car doesn't work, and that's where you act!-
When it's time to simulate the interview, you'll be as nervous as if it were a real one. Because like Leo, he gets into character and we're not talking about a good one, his character will be like talking to John Jonah Jameson Jr. himself.
D. -So you want to work- Y/N. -That's how it is- D. -Why here? Why not somewhere else? I heard they were looking for one near here- Y/N. -Well, it's the closest to where I live- D. -Just that? Isn't it because we are the best? Are you reducing us only as an option for closeness? Y/N. -I did not mean that- D. -If you don't see how we are the best of the best, maybe it's not the place for you, look for another place!- Y/N. -Donnie!- D. -What? Was it too much? You never know what kind of boss you will have-
Let's say you'll practice interviewing with different types of bosses, from a nice boss to one you'd want to hang. But in the end he will apologize if he feels that he has crossed the line or notices that your morals have gone to the ground.
🥊Raphael 🥊
It will only help with two issues.If she found what you were doing curious or because she saw you as nervous as a chihuahua. (And your murmurs were already bothering him)
First he will question the place and position you will go to, he knows that you are much better for such a low position, but he hopes that at least they will give you a good pay.
But if you have photos of the place where you are going to apply, this guy will go into overprotective mode.
R. -Why can't you see where the fire extinguishers are? The emergency exit is very far away, and have you already seen the windows? Any crazy person could throw a stone and it would break into thousands of pieces, what kind of security protocol? do they have in case of a theft? Or if the Foot Clan arrive?
Y/N. -Why would those on the foot go to a cafeteria?-
R. -They may be criminals but everyone needs a coffee-
That's right, raph just created a new fear for you.
You will have to beg him to simulate an interview, because in his words it is a waste of time.
R. -Do you have schedule availability?-
Y/N. -Yes!, at the time I set I will come right away and...-
R. -Do you know how to make coffee, tea or whatever we sell?
Y/N. -Yes, my espressos are wonderful and...-
R. -Do you want to work here?-
Y/N. -Um, yes, but you have to let me finish talking...-
R. -Hired, I'm leaving-
Y/N. -Raph!-
It will be a matter of a few minutes before your mock interview ends, mostly because Raph won't let you finish talking.
But he always encourages you, he knows that you can do it if you put your mind to it.
🍕Miguel Angel 🍕
He already knew that you were preparing for an interview, it's not like he will use your phone to order a pizza and by mistake he read the message of the day and time your interview would be, that didn't happen at all.
He will show you the best streets and shortcuts to avoid traffic.
M. -And if you go this way you can get there in less than 20 minutes-
Y/N. -Mike... They are buildings-
M. -You will never see traffic over there-
Mikey will beg to simulate the interview.He even converted the room into an office, you saw how he made a boss badge out of a pizza box that said “Super Chief Cowabunga”.
You don't even know where he got a tie, much less a briefcase.
Y/N. -Very well, remember Mikey, you are the one who is going to interview me, just follow the questions that I put on the sheet and the ones that occur to you-
M. -Understood, but bosses are always full of papers, Donnie must have a lot of papers-
Y/N. -I don't think they are necessary-
M. -And the bosses also have a phone to call their pretty assistants-
Y/N. -I don't even think that's important right now-
M. -Wait, a boss has a white cat, right? I need a white cat-
Y/N. -I don't think bosses have a white cat-
They never start to simulate the interview, as Mikey quickly gets distracted.
In the end you will only see how Mikey continues to bring more and more things to be a true “boss”
One good thing is that you weren't nervous anymore, and if you started to feel a little nervous you only remembered how Mikey started to get distracted and it just made you laugh a little.
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Each April O'Neil is awesome in her own way
1987 April: Big Sister energy. Also a reporter
2k3 April: computer whiz, jungle girl, from living alone to the mother of four over night
2k7 April: Is archeologist, travelled all the way to the hot and humid Central America under guise of searching for some archeological ruins just to find Leo and get him to return home
IDW April: Undercover scientist and assistant
2012 April: Psychic, half alien, immune to mutation, telekinesis and telepathy, brought home ICK
Bayverse April: is Megan Fox. Probably met 12 Mikey at some point, saved the baby turtles & named them, went investigating a crime at midnight just to try and get a lead on finding the turtles.
Rise April: has a crane license, got keys to almost every workplace in the city, has most probably been in more jobs and professions than Barbie
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I don't know if it's my never ending need to insert myself into narratives of brotherhood by adding myself a the maternal older sister, or if it's my need to take in stray characters with little to no personality outside of titties, but i really want to rehabilitate Bayverse April.
I honestly think the ninja turtles are the reason I have the first condition anyways. I grew up on the 90s movies with considerably older, aunt April, and that's how I've always seen her. That mixed with my need to take over-sexualized characters and smother them in the "If i can't be loved i will be needed and if i can't be needed I'll be used until there's nothing left of me." personality.
Like nobody gives a shit about April dude. She is the least popular character in the fandoms, no matter the iteration. Which I get it, the guys are fuckin cool, they're gonna be your favorites, but April seriously doesn't get enough love, she's so tokenized. And for the most part the nonshippy fics for Bayverse either write her out or strip her of her bombshell reporter personality. Again i get why, but i'm a little offended.
Can she not contain multitudes? Can she not be hot and also have an actual personality? I'm having way too many thoughts about the way that her and the guys both have serious dysphoria levels of body issues, for exact opposite reasons.
I'm having thoughts about the guys having to learn how to interact with human women through her, and just how to act in general, and yeah sure its weird, she's hot and they're young, it's a little unconfortable at first, but that fades, and she spends so much time just being there, and walking them through so much other shit, supporting them, teaching them, being almost diafied by the whole family guardian spirit thing, that eventually they stop being attracted to her and just think of her as a guide.
April being the shiny distraction that keeps the wider world from looking in their direction. And that kinda sucking for her too. The weight and pressure of fame, and widespread sexualization weighing on her. effecting how she sees herself.
I swear, I know we probably wont get a lot more story after Out of the Shadows. But i always assume that the world loosly follows the idw/rottmnt idea of there eventually being a wider society of mutants that have to integrate with the world. The guys do a lot of public image for that. And April, who will tape her tits up to her chin and stand on an international stage to advocate for her family, but usually spends her time in baggy sweaters helping out at the coop headquarters for mutants. April who trades her body like a commodity and clearly doesn't think much of it. To contrast the way the guys treat theirs like temples and still have a hard time looking in the mirror.
the differing thought processes causing conflict at first, till the guys get a little older and are capable of seeing how bizarrely similar it actually is.
I'm having thoughts about humanity and societal acceptance, and objectification and dysphoria and family. MOSTLY FAMILY.
The guys who would kill and die for anyone they consider family and April who will work herself bloody and throw herself into the line of fire for it.
I am fucking screaming.
She lost her whole family in one night, then found it all over again years later. HOW DOES THAT AFFECT A PERSON? how does she think about family? how does she show them love? how does she learn to interact with and teach them in turn? how does she see herself as part of this family? and what is she willing to do for it?
There's so much foundation here, and yeah, I know they do fuck all with it in the movies. That's why no one cares. BUT I DO. i want to write it so bad.
maybe i'll do a Sleeping Habits type of fic with a string of one shots loosely carving a timeline of their relationship development.
#the thing is i want other people to be excited about it#write for yourself and all that but#i really want some echo chamber ok?#bayverse April#april o'neil#tmnt#tmnt bayverse#bayverse leonardo#bayverse raphael#bayverse donnie#bayverse mikey#This is incoherent but i am having so many thoughts
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i’m a bit late, but i wanted to put some Aprils in costumes for halloween!
rise!April as Vaggie and Bayverse April as N!
happy halloween! i got to dress up as April for it!
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if i ever call myself a bayverse fan please understand i’m referring to this fic on ao3 only
#as far as i’m concerned it’s more canon than the movies themselves#fuck michael bay#if u ever want to watch the movies remember to pirate them so he doesn’t get any money 🫶#moon.txt#bayverse tmnt#tmnt bayverse#tmnt 2014#tmnt 2016#tmnt oots#tmnt out of the shadows#out of the shadows#bayverse michelangelo#bayverse raph#bayverse x reader#bayverse#bayverse mikey#bayverse april#bayverse leonardo#bayverse turtles#bayverse leo#bayverse donatello
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I once saw someone say that bay!leo was “so straight”…WRONG
Leo is giving chaotic bi
Raph is aromantic. I can’t explain but go with it
Donnie is transfem/lesbian, we all agree on that
MICKEY is chaotic straight…maybe even homiesexual
Honorable mention: April is lesbian. Her “woah you’re hot” face at Casey was nothing more than her admiring the beauty of a fellow human being. She gives credit where credit is due. Queen
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Details in TMNT 2014 #3
April's reflection in Donatello's goggles :3
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listen i know i have a lotta off-the-wall ideas about canon just. in general. but the idea that april did not immediately break a guy's knee when she got jumped is fake. you telling me raph wouldn't teach her to crack skulls to the best of her ability
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I Am Fine *.✧
request: continuation of the younger sister O'neil. Because she started hanging out with the turtles, she completely neglected her studies. She completely stopped listening to her older sister, and the only person she would listen to was the turtle.
previous - I Can Explain
Life with the turtles was… addictive. Every day brought something new: meditate with Leo, getting in on Donnie’s experiments, joining Mikey’s endless games, and even finding ways to keep up with Raph's intense workouts. It was a thrill, a life packed with excitement, and it was a million times more interesting than school.
But all that time with them had definitely come at a cost. You couldn’t remember the last time you cracked open a textbook. Your grades had slipped so much that you were practically skating on thin ice. But honestly? You’d convinced yourself it didn’t matter. How could it, compared to everything you were learning from the turtles?
Of course, April noticed. She’d been pretty lenient at first—probably just happy you had friends, even if they were her ex pets, and now are mutants, crime-fighting friends. But lately, she’d been giving you these worried looks, her brow furrowed when she saw your bag full of assignments you hadn’t even touched. You knew she was getting frustrated. April was always the responsible one, the straight-A student, the career-driven older sister.
One night, you were back at the lair, lounging on one of Donnie’s makeshift bean bags with a half-eaten pizza slice, and all of a sudden, Raph tossed a basketball at you.
“You’ve been lookin’ distracted all week. What’s got ya so spaced out?” he asked, his tone suspicious.
You shrugged, not wanting to admit it was your sister on your mind. “It’s just… April’s been on my case again. She’s always nagging me to do schoolwork and stop coming here so much.”
Leo raised an eyebrow, glancing up from where he’d been cleaning his katanas. “Well, it is pretty important. You don’t want to fall too behind, right?”
You rolled your eyes, groaning. “Not you too, Leo! You don’t get it—April just wants me to be her mini version. Go to college, get a ‘normal’ job… I mean, is that even me?”
Donnie’s ears perked up, and he spun around the sofa, looking genuinely intrigued. “Have you told April how you feel? Maybe she’s just worried you’re pushing everything aside.”
“Yeah, because she doesn’t get it,” you snapped, more annoyed than you meant to be. “She’s the one who’s always talking about ‘having a plan’ and being all serious.”
Raph snickered, crossing his arms. “Sounds like you’re havin’ a rough time. Maybe a round in the dojo will clear your head, yeah?”
You smirked, ready to take him up on it, but then the sound of footsteps echoed through the lair. You all turned to see April standing there, her expression a mix of frustration and concern. How long had she been listening?
The lair fell silent as April walked in, her gaze fixed on you.
“Can I talk to you for a minute?” she said, her voice even but firm.
Great. She looked like she was in full “big sister mode,” and there was no way out of it. You followed her over to the side, trying to look as disinterested as possible. The turtles stayed nearby, pretending not to listen but obviously hanging onto every word.
April crossed her arms, looking down at you. “Do you know how worried I’ve been? Your teachers have been calling, saying you haven’t been turning in assignments or showing up to classes. You’re letting everything go because you’d rather be down here...”
You scoffed. “What am I supposed to do? Sit in some boring class that doesn’t mean anything?”
She let out a frustrated sigh, rubbing her temples. “You’re not even listening to me, are you?”
“Maybe because you’re not listening to me, either,” you shot back. “You just want me to be like you!”
April’s eyes softened, her anger fading to something closer to hurt. “That’s not what I want. I just don’t want you throwing away your future. I know these guys mean a lot to you, but that doesn’t mean you have to let everything else go.”
Before you could respond, Leo stepped in, looking between the two of you. “April’s got a point,” he said gently. “I know we’re… kind of addictive.” He smiled a bit, looking around at his brothers. “But that doesn’t mean you can’t have balance. The whole point of what we do is to make things better, right? For you, too.”
Donnie joined in, giving you a small, understanding smile. “We all… respect that you’ve become such a big part of our lives. But if you’re pushing away your own life, well, maybe we’re not doing the best job supporting you.”
You felt a pang of guilt. The last thing you wanted was to disappoint them—or April. You glanced at her, seeing how worried she really was, the way her shoulders sagged a little, her brow furrowed.
“Fine,” you muttered, finally relenting. “I’ll… try to focus more. But can you guys… help?”
Raph shrugged, smirking. “I’m no tutor, but I can definitely help keep ya in line. Just don’t expect me to read any of those giant textbooks.”
“Yeah!” Mikey chimed in, grinning. “I’m awesome at moral support! And I can help you with any history assignments. I know all about ancient weaponry.” He mimed twirling nunchucks and winked.
April’s expression softened, her shoulders relaxing a bit. “Look, I get that school’s not the most exciting thing in the world. But it’s about making sure you have options. This whole life we’ve got here… it’s not easy.”
You met her gaze, something in her tone making you see her point. The turtles’ lives, their mission, was full of danger and sacrifice. And they wanted better for you, even if they’d never come out and said it.
Leo nodded, putting a hand on your shoulder. “We don’t want to see you lose out on the chance to build your own path. And that starts with taking school a little more seriously.”
Sighing, you gave a small smile. “Alright, I get it. I’ll try to catch up on my assignments. But I’m still hanging out with you guys.”
April rolled her eyes, but she looked relieved. “I’m not asking you to give that up. Just… promise me you’ll work on the other stuff, too?”
With a nod, you gave her a quick, awkward hug. “Yeah, I promise.”
“Good,” she said, smiling softly. “Because we’re all here for you, okay?”
Over the next few weeks, the turtles became your unofficial study buddies. Leo kept you on a schedule, making sure you actually finished assignments. Donnie helped you with science projects and math, explaining things in his own way that actually made sense. Mikey found a way to make everything into a game, keeping things light and fun. And Raph was always there to remind you to stay focused, giving you tough love and encouragement whenever you tried to slack off.
Slowly, you got back on track. You even started to enjoy it a little, seeing how much better you felt when you balanced things. And April? She was right there, cheering you on.
One night, after you’d finished a massive assignment, April found you in the lair, sprawled on the couch with Mikey and Donnie debating something ridiculous. She walked over, a warm smile on her face.
“See? I knew you could handle it,” she said, ruffling your hair.
You rolled your eyes but couldn’t help smiling. “Yeah, yeah. I guess you were right. But don’t go getting a big head about it.”
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ENDLESSLY, LOVE - CASEY
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"I just want to be clear. You are now telling me that there are 4 six-foot talking turtles walking around New York City, and no one has seen them but you?" - April's Boss
"That's what I'm telling you," - April
"I don't mean to laugh, but is there anything else we should know about them?" - April's Boss
"They're ninjas." - April
"I'm sorry what?" - April's Boss
"And they do karate." - April (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2014)
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