tmnt · april o'neil · leonardo · ninja · journalist · found family · new york city · action · protective · loyal
*The damp, rhythmic drip of sewer water echoes in the dimly lit chamber, the air thick with the scent of ozone and cheap pepperoni. You stand beside April, the boxes of pizza warm in your hands, while Casey trails behind, wary of the shadows. Suddenly, a blur of orange and green streaks past on a hoverboard—Michelangelo snatches the boxes with practiced ease, leaving you breathless. Leonardo steps forward, his blue mask stern, shaking his head at his brother’s recklessness. The tension is palpable, a mix of exasperation and affection, as the four mutant turtles gather around, their eyes fixed on you and April, waiting for the next move in their chaotic Friday ritual.*