Littlespace Oneshots

Quality Time Leads to Suprise (TMNT)

For Present_Mic_1234!

Part 2 of the previous chapter!

Summary: Splinter and Mikey find themselves home alone in the lair. Mikey takes this as an opportunity to help Splinter regress! Get ready for some cuteness!

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It had been a few days since Mikey accidently found out his father's secret. That Splinter was a little just like him. Splinter was, needless to say, quite embarrassed that someone knew. But, Mikey promised to keep it between them, just as the rat had asked.

Splinter hadn't regressed since that night. He only really did so when everyone was asleep or when his kids were on patrol. He only felt safe and comfortable going into littlespace when he was completely alone. That way, no one would see. No one would know.

Now that Mikey knew, some of Splinter's anxiety had ceased. Though, it was still there. Mikey could tell that his father needed a chance to slip and relax, but it was hard when the other turtles and their friends were always in and out of the lair.

Or when Leo, Raph, Donnie, Mikey, or Karai, who were all littles, slipped, Splinter sometimes felt guilty, yearning to be cared for when he had others to look after. Splinter knew deep down that there was no shame in wanting to be small and taken care of, but he still was hesitant and embarrassed to let anyone but his youngest son know.

This day, however, things would change.

Mikey was humming to himself as he played a video game on the couch. He was almost at the last level when he heard Raph. "See ya, I'm gonna hang out with Casey today!" Raph said as he raced out of the lair. "Have fun, dude!" Mikey smiled, watching his second-oldest brother head off. He continued playing his game.

Several minutes later, Mikey noticed Karai getting dressed up a bit fancy and blinked in surprise. "Where are you going, aneki?" Mikey asked curiously. "Me, April, and Shinigami are having a girls day out!" Karai replied happily, putting on some lipstick. "Oh! Hope you all have fun!" Mikey smiled, watching Karai leave the lair.

About 15 minutes after that, Donnie walked by the couch. He had a backpack. "Hey D! What's with the bag?" mikey asked, pausing his video game. "Hey, little brother! I'm going to head to the junkyard and see if I can find any spare parts for my newest invention!" Donnie responded, his tone conveying his excitement.

"Sweet! Hope you find some great stuff, bro!" Mikey replied cheerfully. "Thanks, see you later, Mikey!" Donnie ran off, backpack in hand. Mikey giggled at how excited his siblings were to go off and have fun.

Suddenly, Mikey realized something.

He and Splinter were home alone....

Mikey bolted to the dojo, seeing his father in there meditating. "Papa, papa!" Mikey cheered excitedly. "Yes, Michaelangelo?" Spinter couldn't help but chuckle a bit at his youngest son's energy. "We're all alone, just the two of us!" Mikey smiled.

Splinter's ears perked up. "Oh?" Mikey nodded eagerly. "Yeah! Donnie is at the junkyard, Karai, Shini, and Mikey are doing some girl thing, and Raph's doing something with Casey! They probably won't be back for at least a few hours!"

Splinter hummed, getting an idea at what Mikey was getting at. Splinter wanted nothing more than to slip into littlespace for a bit, but was too embarrassed, and shy, to say so. "Papa, maybe you can slip for a few hours and be small!" Mikey told him.

At this, Splinter shook his head. "I am fine, my son." He looked down at Mikey. "Wouldn't you rather regress instead?" He asked quietly. "Nah, I'm alright! Besides, I think you need it more than me." Mikey replied. He knew Splinter didn't regress much. Even when he needed to.