#ex. Leo turns into twin katanas

[lavenderpop]

I’ve dragged myself out of the pits of a hard ass nap to bring you one thing: soul eater ninja turtles au

That is all goodnight

[balcon1es]

wip

The newest batch of recruits had that callous, definitely ex-military vibe Raph didn’t like.

The alliance told him to expect at least fifty-two men, but by the time they crossed the desert on foot they’d dwindled to twenty-seven, and didn’t seem too happy to know firsthand the rumors were true—that there was an occupied base three thousand miles south, where a fatal wind carved away time and memory, a no-man’s zone even the Kraang didn’t want. 

That, and a mutant was leading it. And he was barely twenty; kid had a shell, was bald, and walked around with fingerless gloves and dual swords like someone’s kid from Comic-Con. 

“Katana, to be specific,” Leo interrupted. Twenty-one grimy blonde heads turned. God; Raph was going to wring his neck. Normally Raph left his brother’s cringefail antics well alone, but these were not normal affairs. Now was not the time for another bad first impression.

Leo brandished his twin blades, like this was show and tell. “See?” The one in his right, he twirled towards the half-circle the men had formed. “So….” he began, pulling the vowel taut like taffy. One of the soldiers—couldn’t have been older than twenty himself—had a revolver pointed at his own head. He flinched when Leo addressed him; his legs quaked so badly Raph was surprised they couldn’t hear his bones rattling like toothpicks. “...What’s all this? Kinda culty, if I do say so myself. You know we don’t haze our rookies here, right?”

“What the fuck,” someone cried, “he’s green!”

“Uh, yeah.” Leo scratched his neck. “Thought we’d established the whole mutant situation by now. Hi? I go by Leo, Leon, Nardo, Big Blue. 6”1, black eyes—but a lovely hazel in the light—what else? I’m an Aquarius, surprisingly…” he trailed off.

A hulking man made his way towards them. Raph thought he looked like a Craig. Or something cool, like Scar. Either way, he made Raph stand up a little straighter. “You the chief?” he asked Leo.

“Nothing official yet,” Raph said in a rush.

“Yep,” Leo said, popping the P. “Looking at ‘im!”

Wordlessly, the man’s gaze darted between him and Raph. Then he turned, where twenty-seven men looked back stunned. Then twenty-seven men broke into laughter.

Raph felt his face go white-hot. Leo's face barely flickered.

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quick wip from ch3 of my from scratch gdoc which is simultaneously haunting me and is haunted by me (<- fic writer avoiding their wips)

[taylanix]

“WHY DON’T YOU JUST EVER LEAVE ME ALONE,” A voice like Leo’s shouted. 

Don shakingly turned to his brothers, their faces sharing the same look of horror as his. Suddenly, he felt the weight of Leo’s Katana off his back. Turning around back to the hole, he watched as Swiftstride slowly arose. They had both of Leo’s Katanas in their hands. Don was stuck in place as Swift slowly rose to their face and was met with a ghostly sight. In Front of him with a half broken mask and a face full of scars, was his twin. Leonardo. “Hello again, Hamatos.”

Some art from the very end of chapter 1 of broken bonds where the bros find out who Swiftstride (Leo's ex-nexus now vigilante name) actually is.

Again, shameless plug:

[waterstar2016]

Hello, goddess! I have a prompt for you! Reader is Raphael's girlfriend. She's a motorcycle-rider, leather jacket-wearer, has a New Yorker accent, all the goods. Her father owns a motorcycle shop and is the leader of a Biker gang. So, the very night Raphael goes to introduce his brothers to Reader, she's in the middle of dealing with members of a rival biker gang, conveniently run by her ex-boyfriend. Raphael watches in satisfaction as she whoops major ass and fawns over her in the end.

Goddess? I am so not worthy of that. *blush* Thank you for this awesome prompt! Totally right up my alley! I hope you like it.

SFW - some violence

The four scaled the side of the building. Reaching the roof they gazed down into the parking lot below. “So, Raph, which one is your girl?” Whispered Mikey. Leo shook his head and rolled his eyes. “Probably the one that he’s been staring at since we got up here.” Raph turned to his brothers and smirked. “Yep, she’s the one wearin the dark red jacket.” Mikey’s eyes travelled to where Raph was pointing. “Dude, she’s freaking hot!” Raph smirked. “I know little bro.”

She was wearing black leather pants that hugged her curves and her blood red motorcycle jacket fit her like a second skin. Her hair was a shade between black and brown and hung halfway down her back. It was dyed bright red underneath. Walking over to her bike (a 2009 Triumph Street Triple) she grabbed something out of her tank bag. Donnie looked at the bike through his goggles. “Wow, it looks like she’s made some major modifications to her bike. I’d like to see how fast it clocks out at.” He flipped another lens down and examined it further and squeaked. “Look at that exhaust!” Raph smiled.

“When do we get to meet her?” Mikey asked, careful to keep his voice down. Raph gave him a quick glance. “After their meeting. She’ll come up here when they’re done. Everyone’s there so they should be starting soon.” Leo’s head turned and he peered into the darkness. “I thought you said everyone was there Raph, there are more motorcycles heading towards us from the South. Raph rolled the toothpick in his mouth. “It’s probably her exes biker gang. They’ve been wanting this territory for years.” Donnie looked at Leo and they exchanged a glance. Raph was being unusually calm about the impending situation.

She heard the motorcycles approaching as well. Her father hollered. “Ya all know what to do. Let’s show these assholes once and for all that they are not welcome in our city. Be ready and be careful, it looks like they’ve brought reinforcements.” The group of nine watched and waited.

Pulling up on an old Harley he swung his leg over and took off his helmet. Hair as black as night and bright blue eyes greeted her. “Morgan.” She hissed. “What the fuck are ya doin here?” The man smiled and the feeling of insects crawled over her and she resisted the urge to shiver. “I thought I taught you better manners? But, that’s besides the point. I want you back. When you ran away two years ago I first thought, good riddance, you were too much work. Always needing punishment.” He paused and she felt his eyes travel over her body making her grit her teeth. “I’ve decided to forgive your past indiscretions.”

Resting her hand on her fathers arm to calm him she stepped away. If Morgan didn’t watch it, he was going to find out what else she’d learned in the two years since she escaped his clutches. “My indiscretions? You beat the hell outta me for putting your orange juice in the wrong glass. I tried leaving that night, but ya had the house on lock down.” She paused, reigning in her anger. “Ya were controlling, abusive and it sickened me when I found out what your corporation actually does. Ya lied to me and my family.” Morgan shrugged. “It’s a hard world. I do what I have to do. Now, enough chit chat. I’ve brought enough people that should I give the command, they will tear apart everything around here. If you come with me now, no harm shall be done.” He held out his hand towards her and smiled. It was a smile that made her stomach turn and it didn’t reach his eyes.

She made herself meet his gaze. “No.” His smile turned into a scowl. “I don’t want to hurt you or your family Princess. Stop this nonsense and come back with me.” She raised her eyebrow and scowled. “There are only two men in the world that are allowed to call me Princess, Morgan. And you ain’t one of ‘em.” Morgan’s posture immediately changed. “Who is he?! I’ll get rid of him real fast.” A slow smile crept across her features. “Morgan, you’re a piece of shit, but I’d rather see you rot in a jail cell then end up in the hospital. Which is where you will end up if you meet him.”

Michelangelo approached his older brother. “Dude, it looks like things are about to go down.” He said while eyeing the one that had spiked studs on his jacket’s shoulders. “Should we go help?” Raph gave Mikey a noogie. “Nah, she’ll be fine, trust me.” There was a sparkle in Raphael’s eyes that none of his brothers had seen before. His answer to hang back even surprised Leo, who honestly thought Raph would have charged the moment Morgan called his girl princess.

Morgan took a few steps closer to her. “I’m giving you one more chance to come back with me, or my gang will destroy your fathers shop.” The group behind him started pulling out pipes and slipping on brass knuckles. “If people get hurt, you can’t say I didn’t warn you.” From the rooftop of the shop the guys saw her clench her fists. “You’re scum, Morgan. Ya prey upon those that can’t defend themselves, which is deplorable. The day I managed to escape was the best day of my life.” She paused and cracked her neck. “Now, get on your excuses for bikes and get the fuck off my turf.”

Donnie came up and stood beside Raph. “Uh, the rival gang outnumbers theirs two-to-one Raph, are you sure we shouldn’t step in?” Raphael gave Donatello a grin. “Seriously, it will be ok, just relax.” The three brothers exchanged a look. Raph was telling them to relax? Mikey gave a massive shrug and turned his attention back to what was happening below them.

Her father stepped closer to her and laid a hand on her shoulder. “Ya need to listen to my daughter Morgan, leave now before this escalates.” Morgan laughed. “You’re the one that supported our alliance in the beginning! You practically threw your daughter at me.” Her father hung his head and squeezed his daughters shoulder in a silent apology. “That was before I saw what your gang was actually about. A mistake I truly regret. My daughter has chosen one that could squash ya like a bug, and I would be proud to call him son. Which is more than I could ever say for you.” Morgans chest was heaving and rage burned in his eyes.

Raph had the biggest smile on his face that the three had ever seen. Leo drew his Katana as the group of men behind Morgan started advancing. Raph rested his hand on his elder brothers shoulder at the sound of singing metal. “Leo, will ya put those things away?” The blue masked leader sighed and sheathed the twin blades. “I don’t know Raph, this looks like this is going to get bad.” Raph chuckled. “Leo, if things turn I will be the first one down there with my Sai ready to rip into anyone that hurts her. So, as Mikey would say…take a chill pill.” Leo narrowed his eyes, but held himself in check.

Suddenly, one of the rival gang charged, and Morgan yelled. “Kill anyone you see and burn down the shop, but leave her to me!” She exchanged a brief look with her father and then they exploded. Her father ran to the left and clotheslined the first to come after him. Slamming his fist in the next ones face he looked behind him to make sure his daughter was alright. Grinning at what he saw he turned back to his own fight.

“Oooooo!” The three yelled as they watched her kick one so hard in the stomach that he lost his supper as he flew backwards. Another grabbed her from behind with a knife at her throat. Before any of them could blink she crushed his nose with her elbow and had his arm twisted behind his back. The knife fell to the ground with a clatter. Flipping him over she slammed him into the pavement and dropped into the splits to trip the next guy that was charging her. Grabbing the knife she hopped up to her feet and threw it, piercing the hand that was holding a pipe which was poised to hit her father on the back of his head. Mikey stared with his eyes wide at the scene unfolding below them. “Duuuuuuuuuuuuude.” He whispered.

Flipping her hair out of her eyes she walked towards her father who was now holding Morgan with the same knife to his throat that was at her own neck only minutes before. Her father looked at her. “It’s up to you Princess, say the word and I will get rid of him for ya.” She cocked her head. Morgans lip was bleeding and she could see that he would have a black eye in the morning. “It’s ok, Daddy. Just hold him for me.” She walked up to him, rested her hands on his shoulders and leaned in close.

Morgan struggled, but her fathers grip was firm. She could see a trickle of blood running down his neck where the blade met his flesh. “If I ever see ya in this city again…I will end you. Do ya understand?” Morgan nodded his head as much as he could without cutting himself further. Without any warning she pulled her leg back and kneed him in the groin, hard. Morgan doubled over and her father let him fall to the ground. “That’s for the three months of hell ya put me through, asshole.” Morgan started dragging himself away, whimpering.

She turned to her father. “Let’s make sure our people are ok and then I want all of their bikes scrapped.” Her father nodded in agreement. “Good job sweetie.” He glanced up to the roof of his shop. “I think Raphael’s here Princess, you should go to him. I’ll manage the rest of things here. I know one day you’ll lead this group just fine. His eyes met the large figure above and gave a nod. Raphael gave him a nod in return. “Thanks, Daddy.” She gave her father a hug and then ran into the shop and up the back stairwell that led to the roof.

Opening the door she smiled at the sight before her. “Red!” she yelled and ran straight into his arms, jumping up so he caught her. She rested her head on his shoulder as he held her to his plastron. “Heya, Princess. Ya were amazing down there.” Setting her down Raph beckoned his brothers forward. “These are my brothers. Leonardo, Donatello and Michelangelo.” Mikey looked at Raph and shook his head. “Bro, don’t be so formal.” Turning to her he smiled. “Call me Mikey.” She smiled and shook his hand. “By the way Sweetcheeks, you seriously kicked some ass down there!” Donnie walked up to her and immediately started asking her questions about her bike.

Leonardo came up to her next. “Please, call me Leo, I’ve been looking forward to meeting you. Thanks to you, Raph has been more civil lately.” Raph chuckled deeply. Leo rolled his eyes. “You’re welcome to visit our home anytime you wish, our father would like to meet you.” Leo suddenly squinted. “You uh, have some blood on your cheek.” She laughed as Raphael licked his thumb and wiped it off of her face.

Leo laughed quietly at the sight. “I will admit I was worried when I saw how outnumbered your group was. Your fighting skills are impressive.” Raph wrapped his arms around her waist from behind and hugged her to him. “I told ya it would be fine Leo.” She laughed. “I knew you guys were here and Red would have backed me up if I needed it.” She eyed Leo slyly. “Raph’s right, ya are wound pretty tight.” Leo narrowed his eyes at her and then shook his head smiling. “Raph, she’s perfect for you.”

Raph grinned. “Don’t I know it.” She looked at the three in front of her. “So, if you guys are interested I have some cousins that would love to meet ya.” All three sets of jaws dropped. Mikey was the first to break the silence. “Really?! Well bring them on up!” Then he looked at Leo and winced. “Sorry bro, it’s your call.” Leo smiled. Seeing how happy Raph was lately had made each of them wonder if they would ever experience the same thing. Blue eyes glittering he nodded. “It’s fine with me.”

End.

[gear-project]

Ramlethal Valentine Bio & Trivia

==Ramlethal Valentine==

"Emotions... are important!"

==Profile==

Height: 5'6" Weight: 115 lbs. Blood Type: Unknown Birthplace: The Backyard Birthday: June 3rd Eye Color: Gold Hobbies: None (Currently learning to be a Narcissist) Favorite Thing: None (Recently it's Danny Missile's Burgers and Steaks) Dislikes: Anthropods Weapon: Twin Mechanical Katanas wielded by Lucifero Familiars Belpha and Venus

==Story (GGXrdS)==

<Sign>

October 21st, 2187 12:12 P.M., Ruins of Japan

It is here, for the first time, that Ramlethal appears and acts as a spokesperson for the Conclave, declaring War against Humanity.

Her declaration was recorded around the world... The wheels of conspiracy had begun, and Ramlethal lay at the center of it all.

But even in her capture... there was nothing to be gained.  She was simply a "Pawn" in this strategy, after all.

Or at least, that was what it seemed.

==Story (GGXrdRev1)==

<Revelator>

During Ramlethal's time with Sin and Elphelt, she began to understand what it meant to be Human.

But even siding with Humanity and revealing the Conclave's plot wasn't the end of everything.  The world still had "Mother" to contend with.

And with her sister Elphelt missing, Ramlethal could not stand idly by.

Even if she had to risk her life, she would bring her sister back!

==Story (GGXrdRev2)==

<After Story: Part 1>

Though things took a dangerous turn, Ramlethal was still alive and recovering from her injuries.

But the truth that she was connected with Justice and the Gears, not to mention the Kiske family, might be tough for the public to swallow.

What sort of Future would happen now that the 'current danger' was Past?

Will Humanity evolve like Mother wanted?

==Personality Profile==

The Life Forms known as Valentines are born in the Backyard, and have no emotions.  They do not grasp concepts like Right, Wrong, Like, Dislike, or Value ---apart from desiring the completion of their missions.  As such, orders from the entity they call "Mother" are absolute.  They have no sense of affection, but no feelings of doubt or restraint either-- only a machine-like determination to see their mission completed.

<Recently, it was discovered that Second Generation Valentines were given Emotions, but these were restricted within their command infrastructure.  In place of emotionless autonomous behavior, they behaved much more Human-like, but still valued Loyalty to "Mother" called the "Universal Will", otherwise known as the "Merciless Apocalypse".  Despite Ramlethal's dry personality, she is truly sincere to her feelings and has chosen to "correct" her Mother's thinking, rather than simply betray her, if only to regain her lost Sister, Elphelt.  As of now, she is overcoming what she lacks in emotions and beginning to understand true "Freedom".>

==Move List== ———————————Specials Daure [Continuation] "Dauro" Flama Cargo [Flame Hold] Sildo Detruo [Shield Destroyer] Cassius Marteli [Stress] ->Forpeli [Expel] ———————————Overdrive/Chaos Attack Calvados Transe [The Other Side] "Trance" Explode ———————————Instant Kill Animo Estingi [Soul Extinguisher] ———————————

==Trivia== ——————————— ---Ramlethal's name comes from the compound "Ramming Speed" and "Lethality"... which fits, since she's both deadly and fast! Certainly beats what people first called her "Ramletherl".  Ram also refers to "R.A.M." or "Random Access Memory" found in Computers. ---Based on recent history, it seems Elphelt is actually Ramlethal's "Older Sister" since she was created first. ---It's been tradition since GG2 Overture that Valentines have lengthy idle conversations with Lucifero about something or other. Lucifero often hits on Ramlethal, boasting how manly he is, but is often told to go self-destruct. His most recent conversation in Rev2 is that he suspects the reason Ramlethal developed emotions is because she's "In Love"! Of course, she told him to (once again) go self-destruct! ---The clothing labels that were synthesized on Ramlethal and Elphelt suggest they were to be sacrificed for the cause of reviving Justice. This speaks volumes of the feelings between them and their "Mother" (Ariels).   Despite this, Ariels asked Sol to look after them as her "last hope" in Humanity. ---In a twist of events, while Ramlethal tried to self-destruct, Elphelt stopped her... and when Elphelt tried to self-destruct, Ramlethal stopped her. It's a wonder why Ariels created such an ability between the two sisters. ---During Ram's Animo Estingi, it's revealed her large blades aren't actually "blades" per se, as sheathes for her REAL Katanas! ---Along with Leo Whitefang, she and he are the first two characters in Guilty Gear History to wield two swords at once! ---It's suspected that Ramlethal reminds Bedman of his Sister "Delilah", and so after after Xrd Sign, he refuses to fight with her. ---Her first appearance in Japan is ironically the very spot that was destroyed by Justice in 2074, which makes sense, Since her Soul is a derivative of Justice, even her Hobby of "Narcissism" is the same as Justice! Her large swords even evoke the size and scope of Justice' Michael Sword! ---Ramlethal has exhibited cat-like behaviors in her movements, from claw swipes to even arching her back in her crouching idle animation. This seems to be related to how Gears originated from Animal and Human DNA, so Ramlethal is a hybrid of a sort. ---In case it's not obvious her Idle animation is showing her Coat is "Yawning", since it's technically a giant Mouth with teeth. ---It's been joked that Ramlethal's "Toothy Grin" is similar to Taokaka's of BlazBlue, though we've never actually seen Tao's face, it might look similar to Ramlethal's! ———————————

==References== ——————————— ---Many of Ramlethal's moves are based in Esperanto language.   Esperanto is said to historically be the "universal language" that anyone could learn and speak in construct. The idea being conveyed here is that Valentines can eventually connect with Humans and come to an understanding. ---Cassius, Judas, and Brutus were all traitors swallowed by the demon Lucifer in the Divine Comedy "Dante's Inferno". ---Transe is a dual-reference to "The Other Side" (The Backyard), and to the genre of Trance Music.  Trance Metal does exist too! "See you on the Other Side" is a single by Ozzy Osbourne. ---Calvados is a type of Apple Cider, based on the original Valentine's theme of "Maid Cafe Sweets". ---The Band Damageplan did a single "Explode". ---Moscow-based Russian Power Gothic Metal Band "Andem" did a Full Length song titled "Ex Animo". ———————————

The Future... won't be for a while, so this will have to do!