Unexpected... {TMNT 2012 X READER} (OLD WRITING, NOT REVAMPING)

Meeting The Team - Leo

You were ecstatic. In a few minutes time, Leo was going to pick you up from your house and take you to meet his family!

You had brushed your hair and leapt into good, clean clothes. Namely, a white tee with back denim jeans and your signature black sneakers. 

No makeup, of course - you always thought of makeup being fake. And you were 100% real with everyone you meet.

A clatter on your fire escape reminded you of your task: meet his family, don't freak out.

You greeted the blue-clad turtle outside, who, as always, greeted you with a polite bow and a charming smile.

"Madam Y/n, I implore you to follow me," Leo chuckled as he lead the way, carrying you over rooftops and avoiding the not-so-watchful eyes of the civilians below.

You made it to a dead-end alleyway, and you became confused.

Leo jumped off the last building and landed in the alleyway, and set you down.

With one kick of his green foot, he flipped the manhole cover in the ground and set it aside.

"This way," he instructed. "I'm right behind you."

You cocked your head at him. "You... live down here?"

Leo shifted on his feet, transferring his weight to either leg as he swayed ever so slightly. "Um... we do kinda have to hide..."

You sighed. "You deserve a place so much better than the sewers." You slid down into the maze of tunnels underground and an unbearable stench smacked you in the face.

"AAhHH! What IS that?!" You yelped, covering your face with your sleeve.

There was a rocky bump of metal as Leo slid the manhole cover back over the whole behind him and landed next to you. "I don't know. I've lived my whole life down here, and the smell just became natural to me." He shrugged apologetically.

"Follow me," he said, and darted off towards one of the tunnels.

You (reluctantly) followed him, turning and twisting through tunnel after tunnel, until you hear faint noises.

You weren't sure, but if you strained your ears, you could hear a gruff voice yelling, "Mikey, how many times do I have to tell you to keep your hands off my comics!?" 

You finally made it to what appeared to be a secret lair. As you entered, you saw three turtle humanoids, looking just like Leo, all sitting eating pizza on beanbags in front of the TV. 

"Guys!" Leo called. "We're back!"

The three brothers stopped bickering and came forward.

"Guys, meet Y/n," Leo nodded. "Y/n, this is Raph," Leo pointed to the red-clad turtle with the lightning-crack shape on his plastron. Two sais lay in holsters on his hips. He waved hello. 

"This is Donnie," he then gestured to a gap-toothed purple-clad turtle who had a wooden staff (Bo staff but Leo didn't tell you the proper term) clipped to the back of his shell. He smiled and waved.

"This is Mikey."

Leo didn't need to point to the last turtle. Mikey instantly jumped to his feet and shook your hand madly. "Hey, dudette!"

You laughed and grinned.

"Leonardo? What is going on?" 

A human-sized rat, wearing maroon robes, walked into the room.

You froze, like you'd been sprung.

"Sensei, I'd like you to meet Y/n," Leo smiled.

The rat smiled at you. "Ah, Miss Y/n. Leo has told me much about you. You are welcome to stay here any time you like." 

You beamed at him.

"Y/n, would you fancy watching Brad Rad and his 2-Ruff-Krew?" Leo asked.

To say the least, you had a great night.