#rise of the tmnt ghostbear

[nardos-primetime]

Seperation Au but the boys are all with Evil Mutant Dads and its not actually that bad their dads just really don't know how to parent in most cases and/or are in some shitty situations.

Timeline is a little different (as evident by ghost bear) because Lou and Baron pulled some bullshit (couple squabbles you get it). But they have a whole thing going on in the background.

I'm calling this the League of Single Father's AU even tho ghost wasn't in that lineup bc I find it amusing (and even tho at least 1 of them isn't single forever) (two are complicated (situationships amiright?))

Anyway I love them be nice to them because I sure won't be!

[sushixstar]

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mikey chose violence. and took the ice cream back from ghostbear!! hooray!!! now they can enjoy their day with yummy cold ice cream!!

tq y'all for playin this with me- i was losing motivation on doing this which is why i kept delaying it,,, sorry for ending this so fast. im not good at short stories tbh but glad it can entertain y'all

[gonetoforks]

Why does Raph regularly think about Ghostbear getting married?

Why does he think there are icebergs in Hawaii???

[fablefan]

Rise creators really said that men fall in love with one type of women and that's one capable of killing them, and I think that's very sexy of them to do

[sunflowhamato]

ROTTMNT Curiosities Part.5

The ideas of making and ending the series through IDW comic would be easy to do

If the series is picked up, the tone of Rise would remain the same

Some chapters discarded were the following, (I took the information from

where it will be more complete, in case you want to read it)

Wedding Smashers: Ghostbear marries his fiancé Ghostpepper, a Chupacabra yokai. Raph and Mikey crash their wedding dressed as their aliases Shadybug and Dr. Rude.

Dog Dale Afternoon: April finds out that Baba Yaga cursed Dale to be a werewolf, but he doesn't know what's happening to him, Donnie shows up to “help him,” and be his doctor.

Shred Dead Redemption: Screenwriter Sheldon Vella shared the first board of his showing the brothers chasing the cupcake van called Fire and Icing in Turtle Tank. Unfortunately, a piece of cardboard (Donnie's cloaking device) blocking the front windshield causes the Tank to crash gracelessly into a Lou Jitsu poster.

Warren Stone 2: Warren Stone is cut in half again, but this time the lower half of him becomes a different Warren sporting a beard and shaved head. Warren Stone II ends up becoming a competent and dangerous enemy for the turtles. Realizing that Warren is upset, Warren II has taken his title of "The Turtles' Greatest Enemy", April helps Warren regain his charm.

Gourd Almighty: A comedic episode about Donnie trying to grow the world's largest pumpkin for a contest.

T-Hex: It was going to be about Mikey wanting a robotic toy with a "boopable snoot." After getting the toy he turns out to be not as innocent as he seems.

Lost Goat: Draxum leaves after having a fight with the family (Turtles and Splinter). As he does so, he is abducted by the foot. While trying to rescue Draxum, the family has no choice but to resolve their issues regarding him.

Goyles just wants to have fun: Huggin and Muggin are confused when they find Draxum working in a school cafeteria. Draxum asks Leo and Donnie to help improve his image so as not to lose the respect he once had for the Goyles.

Rampaging Raph: Raph comes to Draxum for help after getting trapped in his enormous mystical form. He is ashamed of not having mastered his mystical powers like his brothers. Draxum ends up splitting Raph and his mystical power, which then becomes a problem when the Red Hulk turns red and begins crushing the city, getting stronger with each hit. To save the city, Raph has to confess and ask his brothers for help.

The Island of Dr. Noe: Hunter/dentist Dr. Noe kidnaps Raph and Leo and takes them to his home island. The doctor wants Raph's tooth in his tooth collection.

Toddler Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mikey becomes the oldest when his siblings turn into little turtles after being attacked by an immortal mutant jellyfish bank robber. 163.There is a small chance that Such TMNT and Rise exist at the same time. 164.Production ties were a little over a year from premise. About 8 weeks from premise to draft record, about 12 for a storyboard, 8 for final animation, with design happening all the time. 6 months for full animation, music, etc. 165. You always interacted a lot with the design team when writing 166.Here is the board with the episodes of the series (in season 2), although some are jokes 167.Although Netflix supported Rise for the movie, it is not Ron or Russ's decision whether the series will continue or not, but they want it to continue supporting 168. The best way to support Rise is to keep watching, posting and spreading the word for the show

[the-suicidal-lizard]

you are young that's your fault | (Rise!TMNT & Mom!Reader - Rise!Splinter x Reader)

Summary: HC’s of you being a Mom to the turtles, and slight Splinter x Reader.

Version: Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Warnings: No? Not that I can thing of.

I’ve never written for the turtles of any kind, so I’m sorry if I do this wrong.

You met Lou by accident, and you met him through a small, mutant box turtle. A real cutie pie. You hadn’t freaked, and instead took the small, scared baby into your arms and fed him, rubbing his shell. Lou had rushed over, having realised he lost his youngest and freaked out upon seeing you.

You didn’t care. In fact, you recognised his hair style, despite the fact he was changing into a rat. You happily helped him, buying food and baby products, clothing and anything else he needed. Lou - now going by Splinter - was thankful, grateful.

It was only when the eldest - Raphael - called you “Mamma”, did Lou ask you out on a date.

Congratulations! You just gained a boyfriend and four sons! You then later gained a daughter through April, and a grandson through Shelldon. And an enemy in Big Mama. And, Draxum had so many bruises from you hitting him (how dare he hurt your family?). And eventually, a nephew in a Casey Jr.

You lived a strange life, but not one that you would change. And, with each one, you treated each child differently, depending on the child.

…ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ

Raphael:

He’s the eldest, so he gets it into his head he needs to be the eldest and stop relying on his Mom and Dad.

“You’ll always be my baby.”

Cue Raphael instantly relaxing, smiling. “I know, Ma.”

Calls you “Ma”, as a way to keep his old name for you - “Mama”.

You recall that day with fondness.

He wants hugs so badly, but he’s terrified to hurt you. But you helped raise him since he was a baby, so you know how to navigate his spikes.

You make him extra large clothes, and clothes with holes in for his spikes.

When he was leader, you would pamper him and give him a massage, because he deserved it.

You hated Ghostbear... hated him. But, you would listen to your baby talk about Ghostbear.

You made and bought him so many teddy bears for him. You're the reason he loves them so much.

Mrs. Cuddles - any time she’s on screen, you switch the channel or distract him.

His fear of loneliness used to be worse when he was little, but you told him you’d always be there, watching him, and protecting him. I mean, it’s still not good... but better than it was.

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Leonardo:

He went to Splinter and Señor Hueso for advice. But, sometimes he needed his Mother.

Calls you “Mom”.

You would sit and watch Jupiter Jim movies with him, and would listen to him info dump about the movies.

He needed hugs and head pats. Poor baby was touch starved, but tried to act like he didn’t need it.

“Hey so... Mom, if you want, obviously you don’t have to. Just for laughs. You wanna scratch under my chin? Hahaha — ”

“Would you like chin scratches baby?”

“... Yes please.”

Any joke he says, no matter how terrible, you laugh. It’s worth it, seeing his face light up.

He doesn’t trust Draxum, and he never will, so he hides behind you since you do not hesitate to take off a slipper and throw it at Draxum.

Spanish lessons together.

As much as he pranks and annoys the others, he will instantly stop misbehaving if you give him a Look™. That Look™ means he’s in trouble!

Cue the brothers saying “oooooo”.

So, just because he goes to Señor Hueso and Splinter more than you, does not mean he doesn’t love his Mom.

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Donatello:

Needs attention. Needs physical touch. Needs affirmation. He’s the middle child, he needs attention!

You didn’t touch his shell unless he was okay with that, and you were the only one who could give him hugs and kisses - unless he specifically stated otherwise.

Sometimes would go nonverbal, so you learned Sign Language.

Calls you “Mama”, but in the same way he calls Splinter “Papa”.

“Oh Mama! Could you give me a screwdriver!”

You sometimes cover his ears if he doesn’t have his noise cancelling headphones. You’ll just stand there and keep them covered.

He dumps Shelldon on you.

(Jokes on him, you love Shelldon!)

He gets annoyed though, since Shelldon goes to you a lot when he doesn’t comply with what Shelldon wants.

Mama: Donnie? Why did my Grandbaby just come to me crying?

Donnie: He wants grapes! He can’t eat grapes! You know that!

Mama: Make a liquified grape flavour oil, or so help me God!

Sometimes he doesn’t want you to touch him. You’ve never done anything, it’s just sensory issues. So, you kiss the air around him, as if kissing his cheek. You caress the air around his cheek, never touching him, as if caressing his cheek.

The Purple Dragons are your worst enemy, and you hate them.

Sometimes, he just needs you around and he’s happy. That’s all. He loves you a lot.

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Michelangelo:

The baby of the family, and your youngest. Therefore, constantly all over you.

Clinging to you. Hugging you. Arms and legs wrapped around you and you hold him close.

Head pats. Shell scratches.

The wall on your side of your and Splinter’s bedroom is covered in drawings and art pieces Mikey gave to you.

You taught him how to cook, and Mikey grew to love him. Gives you dishes all the time to try.

Meat Sweats and you have beef. Any time you see him, you fight him... after you forced him to sign his chef book to give to Mikey.

You didn’t treat Mikey like a baby, you treated him like an adult, much to Mikey’s delight, but at times he wants his Mom to hug and baby him.

Calls you “Momma” and “Mom”.

Mikey dislikes that you don’t get along with Draxum, so when Mikey is around, you're more tolerable of Draxum. When Mikey looks away, you give Draxum a threatening gesture.

Helped you make a photo album on your phone of them as babies. Instantly regretted it because if you're ever kidnapped, the kidnapper now knows everything about the turtles as babies, and has seen the pictures.

“Momma… you didn’t show him the one — ”

“The one where you shoved crayons up your nose? I did! You were so cute!”

“NOOOOO—!”

Mikey finds that embarrassing - especially when you showed Meat Sweats. But, didn’t mind so much when Hypno and Warren returned you out of their own free will, apologising and suddenly, he gained two new (gay? Are they evil and gay? Cool!) uncles!

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Ultimately you love your boys and your little family.

[toy-powerhouse]

The Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles turtles have some serious “No Friends” energy: Or the turts lack a support network of allies and friends, so it makes the series feel empty

Maybe one of the biggest failings of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (out of many other failings) is how the titular characters lack a (non-familial) support network. They don't really have any friends or allies, and what few friends/allies they do have are very underappreciated, underrepresented, and underutilized (Todd Capybara and Señor Hueso) or "upgraded" to the much more valued status of family members (April and Draxum).

Despite possibly being the most attention-seeking turtles ever to be created so far, they never seem to have any desire to receive attention from outside the family unit. They're all so insular despite constantly showboating in a world where largely no one has any issues with them being mutant turtles. For the most part, the whole world, both human and Y��kai, is their oyster, and they’re free to roam around and mingle as they please. Yet they're largely content to remain detached from it all. And, that lack of connection makes the series, and its entire universe feel so empty and so small in scope. This emptiness is made especially obvious when compared to other TMNT adaptations that do give the mutant turtles a stronger and plentiful network of friends/allies or at least have the turtles working towards building such close-knit ties with others outside their family unit. The 2003 series was so chock full of friends/allies, it ended on a big damn wedding attended by all the folks they befriended. Even if RotTMNT continued beyond 1 ½ seasons and a movie (technically, it’s two seasons, but let’s be real, season two is too truncated to count as its own season), it’d be highly unlikely that the turtles of that series would ever amass that many notable friends/allies.

We see some glimmers of interest that the turtles have in being a part of a world outside themselves, but aside from those fleeting instances, their disinterest in anything apart from themselves is palpable and never challenged in any major way. This limits the characters’ experiences, their development as well as the overall narrative. It makes all their wacky adventures or dramatic exploits seem repetitive and hollow in a way better kids’ shows mitigate with a compelling cast of supporting characters (i.e., friends and/or allies for the protagonists).

Instead, what RotTMNT lacks in platonic support it more than makes up for in enemies, albeit mostly underdeveloped enemies. The turtles just sort of gain enemies time and time again (because they’re usually unfunny obnoxious screw-ups), which makes their lack of reoccuring friends/allies even more noticeable. Big Mama, Warren Stone, Hypno-Potamus, Repo Mantis, Meat Sweats, the Purple Dragons, Ghostbear, Baxter Stockboy, Sando Brothers, etc., (Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, more like Everybody Hates the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, lmao). You get the idea; the turtles seem to have a talent for making more enemies than friends/allies.

But, with friends like the turts (correction: turds), who needs enemies?

The biggest middle finger the series shows to the idea of allies is when in the season one finale, “End Game,” the following allies join April and Splinter to rescue the turds as the B-Team: Bullhop, Franken-Foot, S.H.E.L.L.D.O.N., and Todd Capybara. Only for the quartet to be captured immediately and left for dead because they’re never brought up again in the episode. While each of the so-called "allies" of B-Team aren't given much respect both in- and out- of universe, Bullhop (real name Stanley) may be the least respected. In short, the turds ruined Stanley's life, showed little grace to the poor guy before he got unceremoniously ousted from the series. He got mutated by the Oozesquitos the turds had accidently released from Draxum's lab, the turds let him stay at the lair with them for a bit to make amends but were on the verge of kicking him out because he was annoying to live with (Gee, those sure are a lot of pots calling the kettle black…), only for him to leave anyway of his own volition. He then shows up one more time in "End Game" to get captured by the Foot Clan, and because this was his last appearance, it's probably fair to assume that he died/was killed while the other three managed to escape unscathed. RIP Stanley, I know he must be ballet dancing his heart out somewhere in cartoon heaven.

It's characters like Bullhop combined with other infrequently or one-time occurring allies like Casey (Sr.), Señor Hueso, Marcus Moncrief (aka Jupiter Jim), Sunita, Piebald, Red Fox, and so on that show how little the series wants to commit to giving the titular characters a stable support network built on trust and camaraderie. The closest we get to a true, ride or die ally and friend is Todd (see “Todd Scouts” and “Anatawa Hitorijanai”) and even he barely gets any respect. In “Anatawa Hitorijanai,” he provides them with a haven away from the Shredder when he’s taken over New York, forges them weapons they use to save the day, and he receives no thanks or any real acknowledgment for doing any of it which makes the turtles come off as very ungrateful to their greatest ally and friend. The way in which the series represents friends and allies is, at times, tinged with a dismissive, even mean-spirited undertone that feels like a slap in the face to themes and messages that the franchise often represents.

TMNT is a franchise that’s narrative is built on connection and the desire for misfits to find acceptance. In many adaptations, the turtles pine for meaningful relationships outside themselves and Splinter. And, while this theme doesn’t need to be the focus of every adaptation, its absence in RotTMNT does strip from the characters an extra layer of depth and misses out on an opportunity to make them more relatable to members of the audience, especially those who’ve ever felt alienated.

If RotTMNT wanted to focus more on the familial relationships of the titular characters instead, that would be one thing. However, even the development and depth of those familial relationships are lacking. For instance, Splinter’s neglect of the turtles is never truly confronted along with the impact of Raph’s parentification (the underdeveloped family dynamic is something to be expanded upon for another entry in my lengthy list of grievances with this adaptation).

There was so much potential to explore new relationships for the turtles outside their own little world. The introduction of Yōkai opened new possibilities for the characters with them being able to be among other non-humans (the underdeveloped role of Yōkai and their Hidden City is also a topic for another day). Even the more lenient human world offered a new perspective. But, like all things surrounding Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, it was just more wasted potential.

[signanothername]

Me hoping beyond hope that Draxum, Big Mama, Hueso, the Foot Lieutenant and Brute, Todd and the minor villains like Hypno, Warren, Ghostbear, Repo, Meatsweats, Alberto and the Sando brothers to become an integral part of the tmnt franchise and we get to see them in future iterations

Like I’m sorry but Rise has so many awesome, diverse and memorable cast of characters that i’d really love to see more plz plz plz

Like tbh the TMNT franchise is in dire need of new characters to explore new dynamics and new storylines instead of merely focusing on the Foot, Krang and Shredder

Like you can do a lot more than focusing on the main main villains tbh

Idk maybe it’s just me, but I think future iterations could absolutely use some of the Rise characters as a base to explore new things

[everythingundertheskycomics]

As promised, some of my literary analysis that made its way into this comic!

Hypno-potamus, as of his first appearance in Rise of the TMNT, is a very insecure character.

The reason he initially found his way onto the TMNT's radar? Hindering other magicians by stealing their trick animals—and in a later episode, becoming supremely jealous of a random high school student's magic act going viral, and inserting himself into that situation, to the detriment of everyone present—including himself, having fallen victim to his own magic hat trap.

^ That is not the face of a happy, well-adjusted mutant hippo.

In terms of dyslexia, this misspelled "stupid turtles" drawing was seen in Hypno and Warren's shared apartment, and earlier in the series, in luring them to the trap in New Jersey, we see another "turtles" misspelling spray-painted on the sign.

In my own little pile of headcanons, I weighed the options, and decided that of the pair, it was ultimately more interesting to interpret Warren as being dyslexic, rather than make silly assumptions. Besides, Warren Stone is an extremely self-satisfied individual—maybe he's got a reason to be that proud!

Speaking of New Jersey... Look at him! Hypno's making friends. (Mostly really, really, scary friends.)

And he goes along with their plan, even though, "As an actual magician I'm offended by this charade".

In terms of Hypno's mystic mutation not harming his profession, let's see how the Magic Town House treats the MAGNIFICENT Mesme-Ron—now newly mutated, minus his beloved trick animal, and going by a new name.

For reference, here's the image of Hypno pre-mutation!

We find that, displayed inside the Magic Town House...

...Are a variety of images featuring both Hypno's pre- AND post-mutation designs.

Here's a couple more that I'd rule fall more into the "illusion" category than the "Actual Magic Town House interior", but are worth a look! The detail work the Rise crew includes in this show is BREATHTAKING.

Being a magical mutant hippo does not seem to have harmed Hypno's professional career—he's even updated his flyers to capitalize on his apparent success!

Meanwhile, on that same bulletin board, Warren Stone...Isn't faring well.

Warren has also updated his flyer, which advertises his abilities as a "Public Speaker" but someone's defaced it, writing "Loser" and slapping a big ole red "X" over Warren.

Sorry, buddy.

But hey! Since public speaking's not working out, there's an opportunity to go into business with his roomie!

...Yaaay?

Hypno begins the series pretty desperate for respect—and in some ways, he gains the respect he craves!

Big Mama considers him an entertaining enough player to include him (read: KIDNAP him) within her "Battle Nexus Wizbang" event.

His behavior during and after said event are pretty pivotal to his personal arc—someone finally respects him enough to think he's a challenge!

As Big Mama proclaimed: "Each of you is linked to an enemy, and you'll need to work together to complete a challenge against one of my BATTLE NEXUS CHAMPIONS!"

"Cortex is the smartest Yōkai in the Hidden City—and the CRUELEST. Lose, and he keeps the turtle in his collection of game pieces!

Oh no! How horrible for Hypno—wait. That threat doesn't affect him. Oh well! Presumably Big Mama's got something else nasty up her sleeve.

Still...Out of all the turtle & enemy pairs in this competition, Donatello and Hypno—despite having the least communication—display the most teamwork. (Not meaning to dismiss Ghostbear! But Hypno received some extra brownie points at the end, which Ghostbear didn't stick around for.)

...Maybe Hypno's behavior has something to do with his most recent interaction with the turtles at the Magic Town House, wherein the solution to his fashion trap was: "learn[ing] the power of self-love in order to break free"?

He's arguably grown more benign by this point in the series, even though he's been spending more time around the more extreme "villains" of the series.

Hypno, watching the turtles happily reunite, calls out: "Brotherly love! YEAH! That's what I've been talking about!" He moves to high-five one of his peers, and is met with: "Put that away—you're embarrassing yourself, Hypno."

Ouch.

When Leo threatened Big Mama, he initially counted crabby Carl, Meat Sweats, and Hypno as allies against their mutual enemy, Big Mama: "We've got you outnumbered six to one!"

...While Hypno may have been the only non-cannibalism-inclined villain present—that didn't quite stop him from hightailing it away rather than help the turtles in their fight.

...Baby steps.

Pride and Joy.

Hippo Crush

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I hope y'all have enjoyed this Warren-and-Hypno-centric arc!

Next time, a short peek into our Sunset Duo's background shenanigans in Criminal Engagement!

[imagine4000]

Turtle Rush Part 3

Hey guys! I’m back with another chapter to Turtle Rush. Again, drawings will be included as, either sketch or colored finish panels, so be on the lookout for reblogs of this series. Anyway, hope you enjoy!

Stay safe, healthy, and in good spirits!

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>>>>>>>NEXT DAY>>>>>>>

BIP-BIP—BIP...BIP-BIP—BIP!

“...Mm...”

Opening her eyes, Dahlia hears the alarm on her phone. She slowly reaches for her phone and turns it off. Reading the lock screen, it’s 8 in the morning.

Rustle~

She sits up, stretching her arms out and yawns.

“Aw man...I had the weirdest dream—”

💥CLATTER/CRASH!

Before she could finish, she runs out of the spare room on the top floor and into the middle-deck. Following the sound, she finds the kitchen a mess, supplies and boxed food piled across the room.

Clunk-Clunk!

“Ahh~ help me! I’m drowning in delicious food!”

“O-kay~ it’s not a dream...”

Dahlia quickly reaches in and pulls Mikey2k12 out.

“What are you doing?”

“I, uh, got hungry so I thought I’d make breakfast for me and everyone.”

Bonk!

A cereal box plops on his head, making him chuckle sheepishly.

“You can leave the cooking to me while you wake everyone up. Deal?”

“Like a turtle do! Be right back!”

She laughs as Mikey2k12 skips out of the kitchen.

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[Moments Later...]

SLICE!

FSSH~

Chop-Chop-Chop-Chop-Chop

From the table, the turtles watch as Dahlia cooks eggs, bacon, and fluffy pancakes. When finished, Dahlia puts everything on the counter.

“Dig in, guys.”

“Yes/Thank you~!”

Dahlia goes to the sink to wash the dishes while everyone eats. While doing so, she keeps thinking to herself about these strange events.

‘So...theories become reality. Then again, we’re practically living proof of things we never thought existed.’

Her hands become still in the running water, wondering if she’s not going in over her head in this dilemma.

“(Whispers)Just get a move on!”

“(Whispers)Alright, I got it.”

Hearing someone come, she continues her duties. Though without eye-contact, she can tell who it is by their voice.

“Hey.”

“Oh, hey Leonardo.”

“You can call me Leo if you want. Need some help?”

“Uh...sure. You wash, I’ll rinse.”

Dahlia slides over and hands Leo2k3 a sponge.

C-Clink

“... ...”

“... ...”

“Psst!”

Leo2k3 looks over his shoulder and sees his brother Raph make a face with arms crossed. Leo deadpans, raising his brow-line before turning back.

“Dahlia...”

“Yeah?”

“I want to apologize for my behavior last night. I didn’t even thank you yet for saving us.”

“Don’t worry about it, Leo. I’m sorry for making you sleep in the living room, but with the guys and Splinter gone, I don’t want anyone touching their stuff.”

“It’s alright. Mind if ask something?”

“Shoot.”

“What are they like? The other us.”

“Oh, well...Raph is the oldest. He’s not as hot-tempered as those Raphael’s, but he’s got the heart of a leader with full support and encouragement as he is overprotective.”

“And the other me?”

“Easy: he’s rebellious, charismatic, carefree, and a joke-loving maniac.”

“Sounds like Mikey.”

“Well, that too, but Mikey has his savage moments.”

“Raph-level savage,” Leo2k3 jokes.

“Not sure,” Dahlia snickers, “but he is straight-to-the-point and often snaps if you’re not careful. But he does have a similar tooth-gap like that other Donnie over there.”

“What about—"

“Donnie-boy? Hah!...he’s full-on sassy, reckless, sometimes emotionless, and obsessed science kind of guy. And since he and Leo are twins, they’re always on each other’s case.”

“You weren’t kidding when you said they’re our polar opposites,” Leo2k3 laughs.

“...Leo...April and I will do everything we can to get you back to your real home. I promise.”

“Thank you, Dahlia. Truth be told, my brothers and I have been in this situation before.”

“Really?”

“Oh, you’d be surprised.”

They dry their hands after finishing.

“Hey, Dahlia! There’s a note on this cupboard for you!”

Dahlia comes over to grab the note and read it aloud.

“Dear Dahlia...I restocked some of your favorite ice cream in the fridge. If you need the first-aid, there’s one in the shelf. If any bad guys or creeps follow you at night, take Shelldon with you. I also got you extra pillows and blankets in your room. You can even borrow that giant stuffed bear you got me last year on my birthday to snuggle with.”

Both Mikey’s snicker in the background, much to both Raph’s dismay.

“Don’t overwork yourself and just relax. We’ll see you soon...Love, Raph and the Mad Dogs.”

“Who’s the Mad Dogs?”

“That’s what we call ourselves.”

“You even get a cool team name? Lucky!”

“Better than mighty mutants.”

Leo2k12 frowns at Raph2k12’s smirk.

“I knew Raph was a big softie,” Mikey2k3 leers, mischievously, “got any other hobbies besides, knitting, Raphie~?”

“Yeah...”

Pound—Pound!

“Punching.”

“HAAAH!”

ZIP!

“C’mere, Mikey! Take it like a turtle!”

They watch the older-looking brothers run around the room.

LATCH!

“AHH/HEY!”

CLUNK!

Taking a fall, they realize something wrapped around their ankles. Dahlia walks up as they’re being lifted up by her powers.

“Did I also mention that the brothers usually support each other without minimal, judgmental violence involved?”

Eventually, she lets them free.

“But if you’re not convinced, I’ll let Franken-Foot do the talking.”

“Franken—who now?”

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[Moments Later...]

SQUEEZE~

“Buddies~!”

CRUSH!

“Ooh/Urgh!”

Dahlia watches in amusement as the origami-ninja has every turtle in a bone-crushing hug.

“Ack!...O-Okay...we get it.”

“I’m sorry...you want another hug? You heard it buddy. Give ‘em some more love.”

The patchwork laughs with glee as he tightens his hold on them.

“For a ball of paper he’s—urgh...got one heck of a grip.”

“Can’t...feel...face.”

“Pay attention, cause I’m only gonna say this once: Sure, playful bantering is fine, but if you get serious on me with all this physical...mental...emotional drama...I will whoop you all the way down to the Hidden City. Capeesh?”

“W-We promise, Dahlia.”

“Swear it on my own shell.”

“...Meh, good enough.”

Snap!

THUMP!

With one nonverbal command, Franken-Foot lets them go as they breathe like their life depended on it.

WHIRR~

That’s when Shelldon glides in.

“We’re up and ready to go, Dahlia!”

“Perfect timing.”

“What’s going on?”

“Since you’re stuck here for a while, you can hang out in the lair until I get back.”

“From where?”

“Shopping. I’m gonna need some of you to go on recon with me during the day to find the information we need. So, you’ll need some new threads to go incognito. Shelldon, get their measurements.”

“On it!”

FWIP!

“Hey!”

ZIP!

“Haha—that tickles!”

The android zooms up, down, left, right, all around using a tape measure and his scanner.

“Calculating now.”

Bleep...Bloop...Bleep...DING~!

“Measurements complete. All good to go.”

He gives her a piece of paper.

“Thanks, Shelly. Keep an eye on these ‘troublemakers’.”

“Can do.”

“You don’t have to go through all that trouble for us,” says Donnie2k3.

“I don’t mind. There’s this new store I’ve been dying to check out, anyway. Well, brb with the duds, boys. Don’t break anything.”

“Cross our shells.”

Dahlia waves her hand out as she leaves through a tunnel. Shelldon floats in front of the turtles.

“Alright, my bros, let’s get this party started.”

“Whoo~ I’m all in for the arcade!”

“Count me in! What do you say, little me, one-on-one on the Carlynator?”

“Oh, it’s on, yo! Get ready to eat my dust!”

“I’m gonna stay out ‘ere and workout,” Raph2k3 says, “hey, short-stack, feel like you’re up for some sparrin’?”

“Hey, I can still kick your butt no problem.”

“Heh, we’ll see about that.”

Leo2k3 glances at the shorter him, points his thumb out and receives a nod that they’re thinking the same thing.

“What about you, Donnie?”

“I don’t know,” Donnie2k3 shrugs, “maybe read some books?”

“It’s in Donnie’s lab over there.”

Shelldon points one propellor to the door.

“Great,” Donnie2k12 smiles, “we can hang out in there—”

“Woah~ hold on, dudes. You don’t wanna do that.”

“Why not?”

Shelldon uses his head to bounce a ball up and send it to the front entrance.

C-Clack

🔪SLASH!

“(Unison)Gasp!”

💥BLAM!

“AHH!”

🔥🔥FLARE~!🔥🔥

“Holy chalupa/What the shell?!”

They gawk as the ball is reduced to million pieces of ash.

“Well...in that case...hey Mikey! Let’s make it a team round!”

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[Hours Later...]

FWIP!

“Hah!”

“Ngh!”

FLIP!

THUMP/URGH!

“Haha~ gotcha again, short-stack.”

“Oh~ snap! Total beat down for the twentieth time, bro!”

“Shut it, Mikey!”

Raph2k3 steps back as Raph2k12 gets up from the ground. Across from them, the Leo’s are still sparring, not showing any signs of backing off.

“Not bad, little me.”

“Well, I am you, technically.”

FWIP!

GRAB!

Leo2k12 grips his alter-ego’s arm and gets him off balance by swinging him over his shoulder.

WHIRL!

“Ahh!”

TUMBLE!

But Leo2k3 takes him down as well and locks him with a joint-lock.

“You’re right...we are alike. But a little more technique next time, okay?” 

“Ugh...noted.”

“Good hustle, guys.”

“Thanks, Don.”

“And how’s our Donnie doing?”

“Still trying to find a solution?”

“Well, no one said it would be easy,” Donnie2k12 implies, “I’ve tried calculating every possible way, but...”

“Aw man, I hate when there’s a ‘but’ in a sentence.”

“We could track those robbers and get one of their ray guns.”

“I see,” Donnie2k3 hums, “if we could get our hands on one, then we might be able modify it and send us back to our worlds. “

“Great. There’s just one problem: we’re still marooned ‘ere.”

“Taller me has got a point.”

“Oh, then what do you suggest?”

“Something that isn’t as crazy as your screwball idea.”

“Seriously? Do you really need to—”

“I’m back, guys!”

They turn to a tunnel and see Dahlia coming out.

“Hey, girl, how was the—woah, what are those?!”

Mikey2k3 points at the small, pudgy creatures holding shopping bags like she is.

“Oh, sorry. This is my familiar, Fable.”

SWISH—SWISH—SIWSH!

Fable’s body doubles disperse, and he stands in front of Leo2k12, shaking his hand.

“Um...nice to meet you, Fable.”

“Aw~ he’s so cute.”

“Oh, he’s not just cute.”

SHLUP~

The turtles watch as Fable turns into a thin, tall version.

“He’s also good in a tight jam.”

SHLUP!

The familiar then turns into his muscular form.

“Woah-ho-ho! Now that’s cool!”

“Thanks, little buddy. Get some rest.”

SHAA~

Fable disappears into thin air.

“I thought April would’ve helped you with shopping.”

“She’s currently on the hunt for a job. Again. Anyway...”

Dahlia puts the bag in front of everyone and picks one up.

“To make this easy on us, I’ll give you guys some nicknames; less confusing. That cool?”

“Sure/Alright.”

“I’ll start with the shorter turtles. Michael, this one’s yours.”

“Sweet~!”

Mikey2k12 grabs it and hugs Dahlia.

“For you, you’re more of a Leon to me. Hope I got the right fit.”

“Thank you, Dahlia,” Leo2k12 bows.

“What about me?”

“Hmm...you do have certain traits different from Raph’s...how about Red Rover?”

“🤨...”

“I’m kidding,” Dahlia laughs, “let’s call you Raging Red.”

“Meh, works for me.”

Raph2k12 fist-bumps Dahlia and takes the bag before the gap-toothed turtle comes up.

“I don’t think Donald is the right one for you, so let’s use his codename: Purple Rain.”

“Not the worst thing I’ve been called. Thanks.”  

“Okay, you’re up tall ones.”

“What’s my nickname? I bet it’s totally rad.”

“Hmm...I’m thinking either Angelo or—”

“I’ll take it! Thanks, sweet-cheeks!”

Mikey2k3 swiftly takes his bag.

“Donnie?”

“Right here.”

“How do you feel about the name ‘Donato’?”

“Well...Donato is another variation of Donatello. I like it.”

Leo2k3 steps up.

“Not sure if you can find one for me.”

“Don’t be so sure Leo...or should I say....Blue-nardo.”

“Pfft!”

Leo2k3 frowns at his brothers’ snickering.

“Or~ I could call you Blue Bishop.”

The blue-clad thinks on that before cringing a little.

“As less corny as that sounds, I’ll take the first one.”

“You sure? I was just trying to get back at you but—”

“Let’s just say it reminds me of someone we had history with.”

“If you say so.”

“Hope ya got a better one for me.”

“Don’t worry~, I gotcha covered...Red King.”

“A leader and a cool alias? This other Raph’s got it made.”

Dahlia playfully chuckles at that remark.

“I call the bathroom! See ya slowpokes!”

“Hey, don’t hog it all to yourself!”

“We’ll try them in the living room.”

“While you’re doing that, I’ll get lunch ready. Does sandwiches sound good?”

“Sure, we—”

“Hey, Dahlia!”

“Yes, Angelo?”

“What’s a sword doing in the bathroom?”

“A what in the where now?”

Dahlia runs up the skate-ramp and leaps onto the second floor, then uses her powers to give an extra boost to the top. Rushing over, her face drops when seeing the weapon in Mikey2k3’s hand.

“I-I...y...t-that—URGH~!”

The guys watch as she lets out a frustrated yet forced chuckle as her eye twitches.

FWIP!

Swiping the sword, she storms a few feet away and dials the number.

BEEP~

[Ola~ you reached Neon Leon. You know the drill.]

BEEP~

“Hey, Leo, it’s your karaoke buddy calling. Hope you’re doing okay and not bored out of your mind, buuu~t maybe this will perk you up when I say—I’M GONNA TURN YOU INTO A TURTLE KEBAB! If you don’t know what I mean, you’ll soon find out...if you live to see it! 🎵Props to your brothers and dad—okay, bye~.”

Hanging up, she doesn’t see the tiny fear in everyone else’s eyes caused by her mood-changing, threating message. Only Leo2k12 is brave enough to come forward.

“...So~...mind telling—”

“Ugh~!”

Dahlia shocks him when she dramatically whines into his shoulder.

“U-Uh, okay...um...what’s happening?”

“Leon, if the Donnie’s get a hold on time-traveling gear, let’s switch you with our Leo during weekends.”

“Wait, what?”

“Why is my bestie so fun-loving but such an idiot?!”

Leo2k12 awkwardly smiles while patting her back.

“I’m guessing it has something to do with the sword,” Mikey2k3 whispers.

Dahlia groans as she holds the odachi up.

SHWING!

“Woah/Gasp!”

They gawk at the glowing, blue circle as an emotionless Dahlia falls in.

SHWING!

“What the shell?!”

SHWING!

POOF!

The turtles see her land on a beanbag chair on the main floor before the glowing light fades.

“Okay...what is going on?!”

“Mystic weapon,” Dahlia replies, dimly, “odachi with portal-generating magic, blah, blah, blah...”

“Say whaaa~?!”

“Does all of our alter-egos carry magic weapons?”

“Except Donnie.”

“And your Leo left it behind? In the bathroom?!”

“But this is great,” Donnie2k12 hollers, “if we use this sword to harness the teleportation then—”

“Hold it!”

“W-What—what did I say?!”

Donnie2k12 puts his hands up in defense as Dahlia points the odachi at him.

“First off, I know mystic weapons cause of my dad, so I know how dangerous these things are for amateurs. Leo’s barely managing this himself. Who’s to say that you’ll end up in some monster’s belly or somewhere worse if you tried it?”

“True, true...but~ that’s where you come in.”

“Right,” Donnie2k3 pitches in, “you can use it to open portals for us.”

“So, I’m the guinea pig?”

“We didn’t say that.”

“A lab rat.”

“We didn’t say that either.”

“You were thinking it.”

Donnie2k12 leans towards Leo2k3.

“Mayday, mayday, we’re losing her, Nardo.”

“Look, Dahlia, I understand your concern.”

Leo2k3 walks towards her.

“But this might be our chance to find our way back. And we’re not sure if those thieves will ever show up here anytime soon.”

Dahlia holds the odachi close while sighing.

“I’m sorry, but I can’t risk endangering you guys. Believe me...I’ve seen this happen before.”

“Dahlia—”

“That’s why...”

“...?”

“I’ll be the one to enter the portals, not you. To make sure it’s safe.”

“Dahlia, what if you get stranded?”

“She won’t be,” Mikey2k12 chirps, “we’ll tie a rope around her. If trouble comes knockin’, she tugs, we pull her back here, repeat the cycle. Full proof, am I right, dudes?”

“Uh, yeah...it is.”

“Nice goin’, little Mike.”

Raph2k3 brings Mikey2k12 in a chokehold while giving him a noogie.

“You’re a lot smarter than you put on.”

“Hey~ was that an insult towards me,” Mikey2k3 whines.

“Knucklehead.”

“(Scoffs)Rude!”

“Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Hueso gave me intel, so let’s check out the spots as a backup plan.”

“She’s right, bros,” Raph2k12 agrees, “I’m okay with this portal thing, but not if something jumps out at us first.”

“Then we better get started.”

“Guess who’s back guys!”

“April.”

“What up, girl!”

Dahlia walks towards her.

“Woah, hold up, is that—”

“Mind helping with lunch?”

“Sure, but what’s—”

“Here’s the thing....”

The girls head to the kitchen as Dahlia explains.

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[Meanwhile...]

At Central Park, the mutated villains are meeting with the thieves just below the Belvedere Castle near the rocky terrain.

“Are you sure this is safe,” Hypno questions.

“Relax, no can see or hear us. I put up a cloaking perimeter.”

“You lads better have a good reason to drag me away from my hunt.”

“Mr. Swaggart...”

The leader comes forward.

“Rest assured you’ll get back to your meal once you agree to our terms.”

“And what might that be?”

“Do we get share of the deal, too?”

“Oh, you’ll have more than that.”

WHIRR~

He presses his watch as a holographic image appears with three different locations.

“Time is on our side, gentlemen.”

SHACK!

Drawing the weapon, he points it towards the photos of Dahlia and the turtles.

“And with your help, we will pull off the biggest heist of the century and dominate everything in it.”

BANG!

SHWING!

He twirls his firearm with a smirk.

“What do you say, boys...up for a little experiment?”

No words are needed as the trio mirror their newfound allies’ expressions. One that would shake New York City to the ground in their favor.

“Then let’s get to work.”

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TO BE CONTINUED....

[lulendrea]

hanging out

[sharkylass]

20! Idol!

This one took a while I promise I was just busy- Either way I’m pretty happy with this one

Who’s gonna tell half the gang that they need to stop idolizing villains-

Oh and here’s Leo by himself cause I like how he turned out.

(More versions under cut!)

[sushixstar]

mikey ended up getting a bunch of ice cream anyways! he's on his way back to the lair.

but what's this?! ghostbear stole the ice creams? what should mikey do now,,,

it's a hot day for the turtles, what should they do...

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[teetletime]

I love how despite their idols trying to inflict harm on them everytime they meet, Raph and Mikey STILL always go into fanboy mode the second they see him

[ghostlypanda]

reasons to watch rise: if not for leo's "AVENGE MEEEE!" as he falls then for his flailing as he comes back up from the hole in the ring 🤣