TMNT 2012 Oneshots

Halloween Party

A full moon hangs high in the night sky, shining its ghostly yellow glow onto the city of New York. The faint glow from jack-o-lanterns filled the streets as humans in costumes roamed. It was Halloween, the turtles' favorite holiday, and April decided to throw a Halloween costume party for her and all her friends. Last year's Halloween was something of the unexpected for them, with the time traveling and the monsters taking over the city. But this year, April was determined to give her friends the perfect Halloween party.

April was in her apartment, setting up the last bit of snacks and decorations. She was already dressed in her costume, the Bride of Frankenstein. She was perfectly matching Donnie's costume as Frankenstein's monster. Donnie came by earlier to help her finish setting up and by 9 o'clock, her guests began to arrive.

April turns to see Karai and Shinigami as they enter her apartment. The first guests to arrive at her party. She happily greets them and welcomes them in.

Shini wore a black dress that was hemmed at her knees, with long web patterned stockings. A black buckled belt was wrapped around her waist and the collar of the dress was neatly folded. The final detail was her witch's hat that she always wore. April had a hard time telling if Shini was in a costume or rocking her everyday wear.

Next to Shini was Karai, wearing a leather jacket with tiny spikes on the shoulders, along with ripped jeans and army boots. The strange part about her outfit was a single red ribbon tied around her neck.

"Karai!" April nags as she approaches the kunoichi, "I said to wear a costume!"

"I am wearing a costume, O'Neil," says Karai as she points at the red ribbon tied around her neck, "I'm the ribbon girl. You know? The story of the girl who wears a ribbon around her neck and if it's removed her head falls off."

"Ohhh..." April said in realization.

"Silly red bird doesn't know her folk tales," Shini teases.

Next to join the party was Raphael and Mona Lisa - Mona Lisa was experiencing her first  Halloween ever. Thankfully, Raph explained to his girlfriend the holiday, and after some discussion they knew what they would choose as costumes for April's party. April practically screamed with excitement when she saw their costumes.

Raph wore a chalk-striped black suit with a white dress shirt and black tie. On top of his lip was a fake mustache that he was obviously too proud of. Mona Lisa was dressed in a long sleeved black maxi dress that fell all the way down to the floor.  The collar of the dress was cut rather low down her chest. Her nails were painted red and her eye make up was smokey with a hint of sparkles to make her eyes shine. April knew who they were in an instant. They were Gomez and Morticia Addams.

Resting on Raph's shoulder to complete their costumes was Chompy Picasso, who had a fake plastic hand glued to his shell to make him look like the Addams family's faithful companion and extra hand, Thing.

"Oh my gosh!" April said with excitement as she approached her friends to greet them, "You guys look amazing!"

Mona giggles, "Thank you, April, and we're sorry if we are late."

"No. No. You're not late. You're right on time!" April welcomes her friends in, inviting them to enjoy the party.

"Mona, how come you didn't wear the Morticia wig?" Karai asked, approaching her alien friend curiously.

"Hair is itchy and hard to maintain, even if it's fake," Mona answered with a shrug, looking at Shinigami with her practically flawless long black hair, "I don't know how you Earth women do it."

Shini gives the alien girl a smug smile as she flips her hair proudly, "Just lucky, I guess."

"Mona may have not worn the wig but she still looks gorgeous in that dress, and I'm rocking this mustache!" Raph says confidently walking by the girls. Karai and Shini Roll their eyes with annoyance as Mona Lisa giggles at Raph's comment.