the_second_cake
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You've been at the burial grounds for a while before you start to worry. You're there with Alula, after all, and time always rushes by when you're playing around with her and listening to her laugh. Then, one hour turns into two, and two hours turn into three, and you start to realize that the flying machine really should be back by now.
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London Bridge has Fallen Down by ParvumAutomaton
Fandoms: Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Cartoon 2018)
21 May 2024
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It’s been months since the failed Krang invasion, his brothers were all well on their way to recovery but Leo can’t seem to catch his breath.
Fortunately for him, the EPF has generously opened a clinic for Krang victims.
The process of healing is not easy, and sometimes despite one’s best efforts it feels like climbing up a mountain of sand, getting so close before the ground gives out and sends you tumbling back down.
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28 Jan 2026
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I. Uh. Was not able to bring myself to read a lot of chapter one. Hah. The medical stuff was a bit much--I did some light skimming, to get the main points, and then read the rest. And I really enjoyed the rest! I loved chapter 2, which features Splinter as absolute MVP, plus an extremely enjoyable "slow, horrified realization" scene with Donnie. As a bonus, chapters 3 and 4 include some bits that showcase Leo as a good strategist and good leader, which is something we absolutely need more of!
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Correlation != Causation by ParvumAutomaton
Fandoms: Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Cartoon 2018)
15 May 2020
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Ever since Donnie won the Lair Games he’s noticed that Leo doesn’t seem to be sleeping much. Donnie wants to help him, and not just because it’s far easier to prank a sleeping brother, but that is exceedingly difficult when Leo doesn't want to share what’s going on.
Bookmarked by the_second_cake
28 Jan 2026
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Oh my gosh I love this. It's a pretty different take on Leo's thoughts on the whole "tossed off a roof" thing than what Ive seen in other fics, and it's a good one! The conversations in the final chapter were just *chef's kiss*
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look me in the eyes by rbt_lvr
Fandoms: Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Cartoon 2018)
20 Jun 2024
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He’d thought he’d gotten past the whole dissociation thing – and to be fair, his brothers have been wearing their goggles the whole time, which definitely helps – but… seeing all these versions of himself and his brothers and knowing that they can’t see him… knowing he might as well not exist to them…
Well. It digs up some old, not-so-good feelings.
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- Part 1 of AU Crossovers
Bookmarked by the_second_cake
27 Jan 2026
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here's your answer in spades by remrose
Fandoms: Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Cartoon 2018)
05 May 2023
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He stared at the little clip and listened to what was apparently his own heart beating. It was a very weird moment to realize that while he knew what the rhythm of his own heart was, he did not know his own name, where he was, or what happened to him.
or: donnie forgets a couple things.
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27 Jan 2026
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I Know You’ll Have My Back by FrankNtello
Fandoms: Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Cartoon 2018)
04 Jul 2025
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While bothering Donnie in the lab one night, Leo happens upon the original design for Donnie’s battle shell. It looks oddly familiar.
Or Leo’s reaction to finding out Donnie originally was going to model his battle shell after Leo’s.
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24 Jan 2026