TMNT FANFIC: Reborn

4 months

"Leo! That's not food!" April scolded, snatching the paper clip from the babies grasp. Leo just stared at her, before picking up another non edible item. Before April had the chance to say anything else, a piercing scream erupted from across the room, drawing her attention to a wailing Mikey, clutching his head. Raph was sitting up next to him, waving a toy around.
Ever since he'd learnt to sit, the oldest had begun manipulating his brothers, often violently to get what he wanted. A constant victim to his bullying was Leo, who was the smallest and most tolerant. While the others were at least able to shuffle across the floor, Leo was still unable to turn around.

"RAPHAEL!" April picked up Mikey who whimpered pitifully, nuzzling into his mother. Sighing, April gave him a soft kiss on the head before setting him down once more and taking a seat in her armchair. She knew there was no point in yelling at a four month old;he wouldn't be able to understand what she was saying.

April watched, intrigued, as the boys chirped playfully, interacting with each other in short mews.
Mikey suddenly fell on his stomach, leaning forward towards Leo. He then grabbed the youngest's foot, sticking it in his mouth. Leo remained unfazed, as this had become a common occurrence.

April had noticed little things like these in each of her sons. Donnie would fidget with his toys, as though-despite his young age- he was trying to figure them out. Raph was dominant over his toys, keeping them out of reach from his brothers. Mikey would stick everything in his mouth, and Leo-who wasn't able to move around yet- would stare into space, blabbing incessantly all the while.

If they were this difficult to look after now, April could only imagine how stressful it'd be as they got older...