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New York had been in relative peace since (out of the shadows) the turtle brothers came into the light.
Though there was still the threat of the Foot Clan and their leader Karai, who's been planning her revenge.
Trying to find the perfect weapons to wield against her enemies, the most powerful.
She found them, in the form of children. More turtles, but different.
She lost the two she took with the most promising outcome, to a creature.
And she hates losing…
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Far from the crazy assassin lady, were two young teens and their gruff father.
Raphael, named after an angel per his mother's request, stood proudly in his bright red hoodie. A grin on his face as he victoriously carried three bags of McDonald's, each carrying something different. He is a blasian male (all pronouns actually) that has his hair braided in the front only to stop into a puffball at the back of his head, being held by a red scarf. Standing at 6'5, he has a faint scar on his left eye, a tanky exterior and sharp looking teeth.
Walking in the dead of night with his younger brother, to a rooftop
In front carrying a suitcase was Donatello, named after a famous Renaissance artist as per father's request, walking quickly with excitement. Royal Purple hoodie and a sly grin as the two walked towards the Hudson.
Donatello was a blasian kid (they/him) with an afro puff at the back of his head held in place by a pair of custom goggles with a purple bandana. He is 5'5 with a muscular build and deep faint scarring on his back and equally sharp looking teeth.
They were curious about the so called heroes of New York but didn't seek them out, instead the two looked for a way home.
Their true home…a different dimension, their dimension.
"Raph, I'm telling you stargazing isn't going to help anyone with anything." Though the smile on his face was telling.
"Yea, but Barry is going through it and I think we deserve a break, home school is hard man." He took the lead and led his brother to a rooftop.
Once the coast was clear, Raphael summoned his Ninpo and carried the cargo to their roof.
They claimed this rooftop as their own day three of being here, noone disturbed them and they kept to themselves.
Both kids refuse to admit they needed this, their Big Brothers day…which is actually a few months but needed.
Serious talks quickly turned stupid and goofy as the days went on. Learning more about each other since their last BBD.
As Donnie set up his telescope, Raph decided to start the random questioning.
"Okay, if you had to pick, would you rather prank a soap factory or a fireworks factory?"
"What made you think of that? Fireworks, especially before 4th of July, fill all of it with either whipped cream or oil. I both love and hate them. What about you?"
"Soap, especially that one soap that dries out my hands. Look, I steal all the glitter in New York, and throw it in the soap mix. Everyone gets pranked now."
"You are by far the most evil person I know, glitter? Yep, thank whoever's listening they didn't give you the energy to commit these high acts of crime against humanity. They should've arrested you on the spot."
They laughed faintly noticing a moving shadow but ignoring it as they continued their game, "Ok, ok, how about super powers? What would you pick?"
"Flight."
"Not Strength? Dude you're a muscle guy, I would have never figured flight."
"Okay listen, I might not be able to bench press a bus, but I'd be happy zooming around in the air. What about you? And don't say super smart, you don't need twice that."
"Haha laughing sarcastically, telekinesis so I can do a bunch of things at once…but thanks for saying I'm super smart."
Raph passed his brother his bag of plain burgers and fries (he did make a fuss about the plain and got it plain), "Okay time for the moment of truth, evil villain knows where you live and what your family looks like, what do you do to him after getting him down."
"That's a hard one, on one hand…murder isn't good, on the other hand I'd kill for you. Pros, world's safe, no one else gets hurt, my family is safe…cons, that shit will live with me, might be considered a villain afterwards, still might get my family hurt, they have kids."
"....I didn't say you'd be a hero dumbass."
"Murder. That fucker messed with the wrong family."
Taking a bite out of a burger, Donnie and Raph stared at the in coming stars on the screen in silence.
The shadows behind them got closer, so Raph shifted a bit forward to look at the screen.
He always thought the galaxy looked pretty and grinned, "I think I could rock a dress in those colors." (Do you think we'll have to fight?)
"Really? I mean you could if you had the right cut." (Probably not, we'll have to wait)
"Ooh, so apparently people eat turtles…should I add that to the bucket list?" (They smell like turtle, maybe won't be attacked?)
"I don't know how to respond to that, maybe. Should we head home? I think I got a full scan." (We should leave.)
Raph stood up and started cleaning up their mess while Donnie packed his equipment and decided to walk along the rooftops.
At the corner of his eye he sees a shadow move and decided to play along, his head quickly turned towards the hiding places as a quick scan.
"Phae? What's up?" Donnie sounded monotone to everyone who didn't know him, but he sounded amused.
"Thought I saw something, nevermind I guess. Come on, let's get to populated roads please."
"I don't think you should be going anywhere that way little bros." A voice called out from the shadows.
There was a thump before a soft "ow" followed.
Donnie was the one to answer, "Oh yea? Why not?
"Uh, dangerous people? Kidnapping? Why are you even here alone?"
Raph's face morphed into confusion, "Why, you gonna kidnap us?"
Donnie narrows his eyes, "That's creepy, our kidnappers talking to their victims before kidnapping us. Bro I'm fifteen, I don't need this drama. If I'm getting kidnapped just do it."
"We're not kidnapping you-"
"That's exactly what a kidnapper would say, the suspense is killing me."
A gruff "That's not the only thing gonna kill you-"
"Did you bring an army with you!? And you're skipping the kidnapping!?" Raph managed to keep his voice even enough for it to sound hurt.
"They must know you're a tank, they need friends to take you." Donnie sounded a bit high pitched, he was trying not to laugh.
"ENOUGH!" This new voice has the two flinching and it continued a bit softer, "You kids should head home, and don't come back. Gangs like to appear here."
Raph groans, "We've been coming here for months now, no gangs!"
Though the thought did run through his head, were they being hunted?
Donnie huffed obviously perturbed, "Fine, I think I got what I need. Come on Raph."
"Wait, what's your name!?" It was the lighter voice again that Raph assumed was this world's Michaelangelo.
"The fuck are you asking my name for?" He felt really defensive all of a sudden.
There was silence before they continued, "My name is Michaelangelo, what's your name."
There were hushed scoldings before Raph huffed, "Raphael, yes named after an Angel."
"Donatello, mostly cause dad was an art dweeb." There was a gasp of air before Raph's phone buzzed.
"Dona, we gotta go. Pops is freaking out." Raph said after reading the message.
Donnie gave his brother a look before starting to climb down the building.
They started walking away when they heard a huge thing behind them.
It took everything in both their powers not to move.
A more analyzing voice, being directly behind them, spoke, "You didn't run, why?"
"Honestly, we don't know if you have guns. Besides you just said gangs like to show up here, running will just make them notice us." Donnie sounded confused so Raph picked up
"Also, we are new to New York and I wanna stop by the corner store."
"Really? You took down ten double cheeseburgers and three large fries, how are you still hungry?!"
"How do you know I didn't want something to drink? I mean I am getting some chips but I'm actually pretty thirsty."
Three more large thuds made themselves known, "Dang kid, you play sports?"
"Nope? At least not yet, but I'm kinda going to work my way into working with kids." It was true, Raph was a great assistant teacher when April needed him.
This time Donnie's phone vibrates, Barry's panicked words flashed across the screen.
The two finally turned towards their "stalkers" and did a quick look over.
They were all big and bulky, they probably have Raph beat in height but he's got them all in bulk.
With a grin Raph nods, "I can take you. Most definitely."
The red bandana, Raphael, grinned, "You wanna test that? I will be happy to give you a shot."
The analytical one, Donatello, hit his arm, "Well my name is also Donatello, I'm Michelangelo's older brother. This is my twin Raphael, don't let his appearance fool you, he's a softy."
Raphael gave a growl that sent shivers up Donnie's spine but Raphie stood his ground with narrowed eyes.
The blue mask sighed, "I am Leonardo, the leader of the group. Because my brothers introduced us to total strangers, means we'll be seeing each other again. We'll make sure you make it home."
There was a silent conversation that was missed but nonetheless they kept their word and escorted them home.
Once inside Raph pulled his little brother to the side to huff, "We literally just showed them where we live…should I be worried."
Donnie groaned and shrugged, "Probably, welp, let's face the music."
They entered the apartment to see Baron Draxum in his human form glory, he looked more startled than actual concerned.
With a sigh of relief he hugged them, "Boys, what did I say about texting me whenever you're out."
"Sorry Barry, we didn't mean to worry you."
"We got caught up in the stars, which I think I have enough data for my project!"
The old goat groaned with a smile, "Go wash up, you might be homeschooled but I want to relax this weekend."
The two washed their faces and brushed their teeth and hair.
"You finishing up tonight or tomorrow?" Raph was putting on his pajamas, a large grey t-shirt and bright red shorts, and grabbing his phone from the counter.
"I'll do it tomorrow, tonight was kinda draining. Weird encounter though, honestly I didn't expect it." Donnie was in silk purple pajamas and phone in hand.
The two went into separate rooms to sleep, unknowing the true dangers they'll be in.