After a near-death experience, Donatello is reprimanded by his older brothers for his actions, leaving him to question both his self-worth and his place in a family of more skilled ninjas. As a result, the turtles may find out what life would be like if they lost a brother. *Cover art by Flaux. ⭐️TMNT Universal Fanfiction Competition 2016 Winner - Most In-Character Donatello (first place), Most In-Character Raphael (first place), Most In-Character Michelangelo (first place), Best Original Character (first place), Most Exciting Action/Adventure (first place), Most Intriguing AU (second place), and Most Intriguing Villain (third place)⭐️

[Book 1 of the Coldblooded Compassion series] "Game on." She didn't ask for this. She didn't want to be pulled into the cruel, evil shadows of the world. She tried to be a good person to both her mother and younger brother. She even stifled angry thoughts of her father, the heartless man who abandoned the family when she was only four years old. Her only goal was to make people smile. She didn't deserve to be dragged into the dark. But life has never been very fair. He didn't mean to involve her in his dark world. In fact, he didn't know she existed until he found her being treated as a guinea pig. He thought rescuing her would reverse the death that lingered over her. He tried to prevent her from getting trapped deeper within the pit of criminals and catastrophes biting at her heels. But heroes can't always save the day. Now, the turtles and she are sinking further into the quicksand of this mystery. Every answer seems to have another impossible question. Every solution has another negative side effect. Will the turtles ever be able to dig themselves out of their graves? Theme song: Vapor - 5 Seconds of Summer [Story completed on July 17th, 2016]

*This series is set in the 2012 version but does not follow the canonical timeline; this series will have many references to events that happened in the show, as well as minor references to other versions Everyday life in New York City continued as it always had. Everybody and every mutant continued on with their daily tasks and activities. April O'Neil and Carrie Colonley were no different. These two close friends continued on with their lives. However, when Carrie catches April sneaking out of her apartment at their sleepover, curiosity takes over her. Carrie follows her friend, a terrible decision, and finds her life spiraling into the terrifying unknown. Now, with the help of her new allies, Carrie must uncover the mysteries of her past and her father's occupation. The turtles must protect their new friend in a race against the infamous Master Shredder to discover the secrets of Carrie's father and the power he created. •book 1 (FTS) •tmnt 2012 •original storyline [Began 2015 Rewritten 2020 Completed 2021 Revised and Edited 2022] Best Rankings #1 in TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles #1 in tmntfanfiction #1 in tmntxoc #1 in tmntxreader #1 in tmntleo #1 in leonardohamato #1 in tmntlovestory #1 in tmnt2012 #2 in ninjaturtles