Febuwhump 2024 Prompts (TMNT)
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Heart of the Team by grassyflowers
Fandoms: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - All Media Types, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV 2012)
31 May 2024
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"Mikey's hands trembled as he hugged his knees to his chest. He was the funny one, the carefree spirit of the team, always there to lighten the mood with a joke or a silly prank. But tonight, humor felt like a cruel mockery. How could he laugh when his brother was hurt?"
Or, Mikey rethinks his role in his family after Donnie gets hurt during a mission gone awry.
Febuwhump prompt: Helpless
(yes I know it's May RIP)Series
- Part 1 of Febuwhump 2024 Prompts (TMNT)
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Mikey's Dramatic Solitary Confinement by grassyflowers
Fandoms: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - All Media Types, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV 2012)
01 Jun 2024
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“My dear brothers, today marks a terrible day, dare I say, the worst day in turtle history,” Mikey proclaimed loudly through the closed door to his room while standing on his bed, which was fortressed by pizza boxes and comic books. “I, Michelangelo, have been condemned to solitary confinement! How will I ever survive?”
Or, Mikey gets grounded for typical Mikey antics, and chaos predictably ensues.
Febuwhump (but in May:)) prompt: Solitary confinement
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- Part 2 of Febuwhump 2024 Prompts (TMNT)
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Culinary Adventures by grassyflowers
Fandoms: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - All Media Types, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV 2012)
02 Jun 2024
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“Guys, dinner's ready!” Mikey called, his voice filled with enthusiasm.
The three brothers exchanged wary glances, having smelled the concoction while it was cooking, before gathering around the kitchen table. Mikey placed the pizza in front of them with a flourish.
“Behold, the masterpiece!” he declared.
Or, Mikey tries to make one of his crazy pizzas for his brothers and it doesn't turn out quite right.
Febuwhump prompt: "Bite down on this"
(I definitely took some liberties with this one, but I think it still applies??)Series
- Part 3 of Febuwhump 2024 Prompts (TMNT)
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Shadows of Perfection by grassyflowers
Fandoms: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - All Media Types, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV 2012)
17 Jun 2024
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"Splinter's stern eyes never left Leonardo. “Your form is still flawed, my son. Perfection is not a goal; it is a necessity. As their leader, you must set a better example for your younger brothers.”
Leonardo's chest tightened. He had heard these words a thousand times, each repetition grinding away more of his spirit. He struck, fluid and precise, but Splinter's disapproving gaze pierced him once more.
“Again!”
Late that night, as the others slept, Leonardo sat alone in the dojo. He stared at his reflection in his katana, the weight of his father's expectations heavy on his shoulders. He watched as his eyes slowly began to water. The relentless training, the constant correction, and the ever-present demand for obedience and perfection had turned him into a soldier rather than a son and a brother."
Or, Leo finds himself being crushed under the weight of his father's expectations.
Febuwhump prompt: Obedience
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- Part 4 of Febuwhump 2024 Prompts (TMNT)
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Beneath the Orange Mask by grassyflowers
Fandoms: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - All Media Types, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV 2012)
12 Aug 2024
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"He couldn’t help but wonder if he was really cut out for this life. His brothers seemed to embody their roles so perfectly—Leo with his unyielding dedication and natural-born ability to lead, Donnie with his sharp intellect and cool use of logic, Raph with his fierce courage and steadfast devotion to protecting his family. But Mikey? He was just the funny one, the goofball. The one always in over his head, the one without a brain. The one that constantly held his older brothers back. What did he even contribute to the team at this point?"
Or, after a patrol gone wrong, Mikey secludes himself and struggles with self-worth.
Febuwhump prompt: Suffering in silence
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- Part 5 of Febuwhump 2024 Prompts (TMNT)
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The Weight of Wings by grassyflowers
Fandoms: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - All Media Types, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV 2012)
24 Dec 2024
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Mikey knelt beside the hive, watching the bees flit in and out, their tiny bodies heavy with pollen. Their steady, purposeful movement soothed him, making him feel a little less adrift and uncertain.
“Hey, little dudes,” he whispered, a small smile tugging at his lips. “You guys are working hard today.”
The bees didn’t answer, of course, but Mikey liked to imagine they understood him.
Or, Mikey starts a beehive and talks with the friendly little bees when things get to be too much. A Farmhouse AU.
Febuwhump prompt: Bees
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- Part 6 of Febuwhump 2024 Prompts (TMNT)
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Crimson Bonds by grassyflowers
Fandoms: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - All Media Types, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TV 2012)
03 Feb 2025
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When he finally found Raph, it wasn’t at all how he imagined.
The hot-headed turtle was slouched against the wall, head down and chest heaving, with a deep gash running along his side. His beloved sai lay forgotten beside him, coated in blood.
At the sound of Leo’s footsteps, he lifted his head, relief flashing through his eyes.
“Leo... took ya long enough,” Raph rasped, wincing as he tried to sit up straighter.
Or, Leo finds Raph after he's injured on patrol (guilt and angst ensue!)
Febuwhump prompt: blood-stained tiles
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- Part 7 of Febuwhump 2024 Prompts (TMNT)