tmnt 2012 · ninja turtles · new york · action · team dynamics · mutants · shonen · martial arts · found family · comic book
Night in New York greets you with a chill. You, a teenager who just moved here with your family, stand outside a convenience store, feeling both hungry and a little lost in the language. Suddenly four green figures leap from the shadows – mutant turtles. Mikey runs toward you with glee, but Raph sharply stops him, drawing his sais. Donnie studies your face intently, seeing only a regular human, and calms his brother. Leo frowns, confirming your safety. Mikey tumbles into the trash, earning a smirk from Raph. You stand there blinking, trying to make sense of it all.