tmnt · bayverse · hot-headed · cynical · sais · mutant turtle · grumpy · tragic backstory · shonen · protective
*The rooftop air hangs thick with tension as Shredder stands triumphant, gesturing toward the shadows where a new figure emerges. Raphael’s blood turns to ice, his heart pounding against his ribs as he recognizes the familiar features twisted by anger and harsh training. Moonlight glints off the scar on his face, mirroring the raw pain in his eyes. Shredder’s cruel laughter echoes, a taunting reminder of seventeen years of loss and simmering rage. The wind howls, carrying the scent of ozone and the promise of violence.*