#tmnt vengeance is mine

[tmnt-2012-vengeance-is-mine-au]

TMNT VIM Au Gif

They … are alive ?

They are alive …

[bettertwin9000]

*The figure visibly vibrates, the sound of wings high-fiving can be heard, as a cacophony of voices suddenly yell out.*

“SUBLIME!”

*They pause, laughing awkwardly, and speak in a singular voice again.*

“I-I mean yay! Better start looking for more metal scraps and secrets in the upcoming battle! Here a parting gift for our favorite twin.”

*They leave a basic motherboard, before they quickly disappear into a puff of feathers.*

Vengeance on the blue one shall be swift🐦‍⬛🧥

-🪶anon

You guys are actually so funny I can't. SUBLIME???? LIKE KEN???

Thank you for the motherboard...

[that-one-dork]

Do YOU have an AU???

Screams implodes obliterates becomes feral

I do :D

Spoilers for a season two episode of 2012 tmnt

So you know that one episode in 2012 where Shredder came up with a trap to double mutate the turtles using Karai as bait, but it backfired and Karai got mutated instead?

This is like an alternate timeline (AT) where the trap actually works :)

I’m working on a fanfic about this scenario but should probably make visual designs for everyone in order to play with their pngs on here

It’s called Vengeance Is Yours, referencing the episode title “Vengeance is Mine”

[sabindark]

What would happen if Leo had been mutated into a serpent instead of Karai?

[daylightcommand3]

TMNT (2012) To Me: Official Nickelodeon Message Boards

Back when the show was airing, Nickelodeon.com had a small little section for each show, including TMNT 2012. I plan to go into the website in more detail at a later date, what's important now is one option in a little drop down menu. A tab labeled "Boards".

The tab led to message boards officially run by Nickelodeon. There was one for every show, but I stuck to TMNT. Here, TMNT fans could discuss any and all matters relating to the show. Except for that one post asking about if anybody watches Gravity Falls. This clearly was the only way some kids could talk to other kids online.

The boards looked like this according to the Wayback Machine:

But I remember them having a background like this for some reason:

Also, going through the WayBack machine, I was reminded of the weird emojis they had:

If I recall correctly, I started going onto the message boards around the Parasitica episode. I was a lurker. I didn't have my own account yet. Around season 2-3 I made my own account: fishfan; Fishface was my favorite villain in the show. I still never posted anything.

Regardless, going on the boards was always a magical experience. I was able to hear more about my favorite show. I got a peak into other people's experiences and joys. I got to see the show in new ways. It was beautiful. Let's go over some of these experiences.

Aliens Among Us

A rather simple memory was when a user talked about how they believed the Kraang were real. Or at least aliens. Their TV sometimes glitched and they often heard things outside at night. Looking back I can laugh at how ridiculous it was. It's clear that it was an easily scared little kid making the post. However, at that time I quickly moved onto other posts in order to get my mind off the horrifying implications I was just exposed to.

Pro-Donnie (ish)

The TMNT message boards were my first exposure to ship wars. I was on the frontlines of the Apritello VS Capril ship wars. I was on the side of Donnie as he was my favorite turtle. Also because he clearly put in more effort and time into wooing April. However, the post in discussion is not about my feelings, but the feelings of another user. I don't remember the users name, but their words are ingrained into my head.

"I want Casey to end up with April, so Donnie can be all mine."

I was not a fan of this posts message. As stated before, I was on Donnie's side. Casey seemed like a nice guy, but I couldn't see him in a relationship. What really got to me was the irrationality of ending up with a fictional character.

I didn’t understand self shipping at the time, or even having a crush on a fictional character. So, the concept of dating a fictional character was incomprehensible to me. I swiftly ignored the post.

Leaks

Another post stuck in my mind was a leak of four season 2 episodes. I remember stumbling across a post that detailed the titles and descriptions of the following episodes: The Wrath of Tiger Claw, The Legend of the Kuro Kabuto, Plan 10, and Vengeance is Mine. I was excited, especially for Tiger Claw's return. Yet despite my amazement, I was still unsure if this was the truth.

After what felt like what a year, I finally was able to confirm the leaks. Those episodes were real.

Foretelling

I remember seeing a post stating that:

"stnwfnasie and beoieisp might be Bebop and Rocksteady. The purple mohawk is a dead giveaway."

They said the actual names in the post, but I didn't recognize them at the time. However, the term purple mohawk tipped me off that the master thief in some way or form is connected to Bebop and Rocksteady. Two names which I had no familiarity with. Yet.

Here's how Raph X April can still win...

One post that baffled me was that a user was calling for Raph X April. At that time I really only acknowledge ships pushed by the show. So, this ship just seemed to be complete and utter nonsense. Their evidence was flimsy to me: "The one and only Raphael". He smiled as she said that. She leaned on him in the episode Speed Demon. Utterly ridiculous to a young me.

Crushed

There were a lot of people who had crushes on the turtles. I didn't have a crush on anyone in the show. I was just in it for the cool monsters and robots.

Same Name

There was a lot of role-playing as characters. I remember one in specific about someone pretending to be Shredder reacting to a Nickelodeon website music video about Shredder.

Gender Roles

In going through the WayBack Machine, I've been reminded that there was a lot of girls only and boys only posts, which I often did not respect and went in anyway. I was also reminded that a lot of girls were very adamant that they liked the show, despite it not being targeted at them. Some things never change.

Conclusion

Only now am I able to appreciate how truly special the message boards were. The reason for this whimsy is that there were no adults. I mean, why would an adult go onto a website designed for kids to talk about a show when they could just go on one of their adult social medias. The Nick Message Boards were for kids exclusively. As such there were no adults with no lives spouting their hate and dogshit opinions. All our complaints were trivial and laughably petty. It was a paradise. A safe haven.

The simpler times.

Now that we've established some context, let's go over season 2.

[lordshroom]

Hi so this is going be a weird question but is it okay if I dub your tmnt vengeance is mine comic au

Holy moly that would be so cool! As long as you give credit and provide a link to the masterpost you have my permission.

[ace-disaster-weeb]

OK, so I'm back on my TMNT 2012 rewatch, I just finished up the last batch of episodes for Season 2 the other day, and I have SO MANY THOUGHTS about "Vengeance is Mine." I am going FERAL

I would break it all down, but A. I'm too tired and B. I don't really have the words for it, so here's a bunch of reaction pics to get the point across

[drummergirl231]

Not got mention this is the only canon in which they’re actually brothers. Most of not all of the time they’re only ‘brothers in arms’ and completely unrelated. Just friends who trained together. I’m not even entirely sure they’re related in 2012

They aren’t by blood. Splinter explained to Karai in S02E22 “Vengeance is Mine,” that his father adopted baby Saki. “The bitter feud between the Hamato and Foot Clans lasted centuries. Oroku Saki was the son of the enemy, but he was just a child, so my father gave him shelter. We were raised as brothers.”

Saki then told his Foot Soldiers the same story (albeit with his own flair) in S03E20 “Tale of the Yokai.”

“The Foot was the oldest of all ninja clans, but it was wiped out by Hamato Yuuta when he slain its master - Oroku Keiji - my father. I was adopted by the Hamato Clan as an infant, raised by my enemy in ignorance.” 

[ilustra-ss]

@tmnt-2012-vengeance-is-mine-au 

I really love your AU,Snake Leo look so good! i love it!

[fabuloustrash05]

Reminder of today, Peter Di Cicco, one of the TMNT 2012 writers, shipped Shinirai! 🖤💜

[tmnt-2012-vengeance-is-mine-au]

Hey people !( mutants too)

Soon there will be the first chapter on Wattpad

(( and who knows maybe on Ao3 ?)) 🙃

[that-one-dork]

TIME SENSITIVE QUESTION SHOULD I WRITE A FANFIC “WHAT IF” SCENARIO WHERE SHREDDER’S TRAP FOR THE TURTLES WORKED IN S2:E22 ‘VENGEANCE IS MINE’?????

CAUSE I JUST WATCHED IT AND OOO THE IDEAS AND POTENTIAL BODY HORROR AND ANGST WOULD BE APLENTY

[sabindark]

TMNT Vengeance is Mine Au

Our beloved Leonardo as a half turtle-snake mutant 🐢💙🐍

( Original )

[dg-darkfantasy]

The turtles come to rescue Karai.

Karai: Leo? Took you long enough.

Leo: *flirting* Well, we got tired of waiting for you to escape on your own.

Raph: Is this a rescue or a romantic comedy? Come on.

Leo: IT CAN BE BOTH, RAPH! NOW SHUT UP!

[lordshroom]

Omg I love your tmnt 2012 vengeance is mine au so much

Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying it. "Vengence is Mine" is just the first part, "2012 Good Genes" is the title of the whole thing. It's broken up into parts, each with its own name. Thanks for reading <3

[amingethia]

I just read a fanfic where in Vengeance Is Mine, Mikey gets mutated instead of Karai.

And theres a scene where he’s holed up in a little water tower as a hiding place with a wall of pictures of his family and he just starts crying because he didn’t mean to spit venom at Raph’s face and he was scared but didn’t want to hurt his family and I don’t think I’m gonna be okay for a little while now.

It’s only three chapters long right now but if anybody wants it.