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What would your guess be on the 2012 turtles reaction on getting to know the rise tmnt turtles?

A/N: Hey, anon! I decided to do some headcanons for this. Hope you enjoy 💖

2012!Turts React to Rise!Team

🟢 TMNT 2012 Turtles & ROTTMNT Turtles 🟢

CWs: None.

What 2012!Leo thinks of Rise!Leo

2012!Leo finds Rise!Leo’s casual attitude and showboating grating. It clashes with his own strict discipline, and he can’t understand how anyone could trust such a jokester to lead.

2012!Leo is baffled by the “face man” moniker, believing leadership is about responsibility and strategy, not charisma. He initially dismisses Rise!Leo as reckless and undisciplined.

However, after seeing Rise!Leo teleport and use his showboating as a strategic distraction, 2012!Leo develops a grudging respect. He recognizes a chaotic effectiveness in his methods and, despite his flippancy, can’t deny Rise!Leo’s skill and ability to unite his team.

Observing Rise!Leo outside of combat, 2012!Leo is quietly impressed—and a little jealous—of how he supports his brothers without overbearing control. He realizes for the first time that leadership can actually be fun.

2012!Leo is disarmed by his counterpart’s unpredictable yet effective leadership, realizing the flair and humor are just a cover for genuine reliability.

2012!Leo is both impressed and unsettled. This freer version of himself makes him question his own identity, which is defined by discipline and duty, and wonder if he missed out—or if that weight was necessary to make him who he is.

What 2012!Leo thinks of Rise!Raph

“That’s their Raph?! He’s enormous! And he was their leader? He seems so … openly emotional. Our Raph bottles it up until he explodes; this one just feels things, loudly. He’s clearly strong, and fiercely protective, which I respect. But his leadership style, if it was based on that much overt emotion—I don’t know how that would work. Still, you can’t fault his dedication.”

2012!Leo finds Rise!Raph an anomaly, shocked by his immense size and former leadership role. Accustomed to his own brother’s anger, he finds Rise!Raph’s open emotionality unprofessional, as it conflicts with his entire understanding of command.

Leo expects another hothead, but is thrown off by this Raph’s gentle nature. He leads with a kind authority that messes with Leo’s head, making him wonder if his own Raph could have been that type of leader if things had been different.

Leo watches this Raph with a mix of admiration and envy, amazed to see him lead so well. Instead of power struggles, a confidence and genuine care unite the team, making Leo wonder if the problem wasn’t that his Raph couldn’t lead, but that he never gave him the space to try.

What 2012!Leo thinks of Rise!Donnie

“Their Donnie is … theatrical. Extremely so. The tech is undeniably advanced, perhaps even more offensively geared than our Donnie’s, but the dramatic pronouncements? The constant need for flair? It seems inefficient. Our Donnie is logical, sometimes to a fault; this one seems to prioritize performance. I wonder about his focus under pressure. The intellect is clearly there, though.”

Leo finds Rise!Donnie excessively theatrical. While his advanced tech is impressive, the constant dramatic pronouncements are distracting. Leo values efficiency and focus, making him question how this performative counterpart handles stealth, and whether his style overshadows his obvious intellect.

This Donnie’s genius makes Leo’s own Donnie seem safe; his tech is less about problem-solving and more about chaotic invention. Leo respects the brilliance but is unnerved, questioning if he could be trusted in a crisis like his own brother. Despite this, he admires how he owns his eccentricity.

Initially, Leo finds him chaotic and dramatic, but he soon discovers a focused, self-assured mind beneath the flamboyance that gets results. He begins to respect how Rise!Donnie never apologizes for his intelligence, thinking his own Donnie could use some of that confidence.

What 2012!Leo thinks of Rise!Mikey

“Another Mikey … and he has mystic fire chains? He’s even more overtly out there than ours, if that’s possible. The ‘artistic’ angle is new. While our Mikey is a distraction, this one seems to weaponize his creativity in a very literal sense. Is he ever serious? He’s got the heart, I can see that, but the discipline …”

Leo observes this other Mikey with a mixture of apprehension and curiosity. His whimsical use of dangerous mystic powers is unsettling to him. While he sees the same boundless energy and heart as his own brother, it’s channeled into chaotic, creative expression instead of disciplined ninjutsu—the opposite of the order and control Leo values.

Leo can’t help but smile, seeing so much of his Mikey in him. But where his own brother is often brushed off, this Mikey shines and is respected. Leo feels a pang of guilt, wondering if he has underestimated his own brother all this time.

Leo sees the raw creativity and mystic energy, but what catches his attention is the respect this Mikey commands. He’s still a goofball, but he’s heard. Leo realizes he’s spent years dismissing his own Mikey’s ideas because they seemed silly, and wonders if, given this version’s competence, his brother has always deserved more credit.

What 2012!Raph thinks of Rise!Raph

2012!Raph is first struck by Rise!Raph’s immense size. He expects a macho rival but is thrown off by his counterpart’s calm, more soft-spoken, and fiercely protective nature.

2012!Raph is confused by Rise!Raph, who wears every feeling on his sleeve and leads with his heart. He expected a fellow hothead but instead finds a counterpart who is surprisingly gentle and sensitive despite his immense strength.

The way Rise!Raph protects his brothers lands hard. 2012!Raph softens, realizing that maybe strength isn’t just about fists and fury.

2012!Raph watches Rise!Raph openly listen and care, defusing arguments and offering hugs without a second thought. He’d never admit it, but the guy has his respect.

Rise!Raph is gentle with his brothers, carrying his strength as the tank with humility. 2012!Raph is surprised to discover that he genuinely likes him a lot.

It also makes him wonder what kind of brother he could have been if he hadn’t always felt the need to be the angry one.

What 2012!Raph thinks of Rise!Leo

“This pretty boy is their Leo? He’s all talk and flashy moves. ‘Face man’? Give me a break. He’s cracking jokes while he’s supposed to be leading? Our Leo’s bad enough with the Space Heroes obsession, but at least he tries to be serious. This guy seems like he’s always trying to be the star of the show. Those swords are fancy, but can he actually fight without teleporting away?”

Raph instantly dismisses Rise!Leo as a poser, annoyed by his constant quips and flashy fighting style. Unlike his own serious leader, Raph doubts this version has the grit for a real fight and would just teleport away from trouble.

Ugh. This guy? He’s like if Mikey and Leo had a baby and raised it on a diet of pure sarcasm. Raph is infuriated by this sarcastic show-off. But when he sees him working hard to protect his brothers while pretending not to care, he’s hit with a damning realization: that behavior is all too familiar.

Raph tries not to roll his eyes at this Leo’s constant jokes. But the more he watches, the more he sees the pressure and instinctual leadership behind the humor. He realizes this smart-mouth isn’t just a clown—he has bite, making him wonder if his own Leo has been carrying that same weight all along, just in a different way.

What 2012!Raph thinks of Rise!Donnie

“So that’s their Donnie. Even more of a nerd than ours, if that’s possible, and way more dramatic about it. ‘Soft shell’? What kinda ninja advertises their weak spot? His tech looks like it could do some damage, I guess, but he acts like he’s in a bad play. Our Donnie’s annoying with his science talk, but at least he doesn’t make a whole song and dance about it.”

Raph finds this Donnie, if possible, even more of a brainiac than his own brother, and twice as loud about it. The dramatic flair and theatrical pronouncements are incredibly irritating. While he grudgingly admits his gadgets are powerful, the personality is like nails on a chalkboard; his own Donnie is annoying, but at least he isn’t putting on a one-turtle show.

Initially, his smug, theatrical nature annoys Raph more than his own Donnie ever has. But then he sees him fiercely protect his brothers and starts to see the care underneath the ego. Okay, maybe he’s not that bad. Still too dramatic, though.

Raph doesn’t trust him at first; he’s too smug. But he protects his brothers without hesitation and pulls off insane tech saves that make even his Donnie raise a brow. Raph realizes this version hides his care under bravado, much like he does with anger. He doesn’t like it, but he gets it.

What 2012!Raph thinks of Rise!Mikey

“Another Mikey. Great. This one’s got weird fire things and calls himself an ‘artist.’ He seems even more hyper than our goofball. Does he ever shut up or sit still? He’s probably even more annoying than my Mikey, which is saying something. Though, gotta admit, setting your chains on fire is kinda cool, if you’re into that flashy stuff.”

Raph braces himself for double the pranks and noise. The mystic powers are different and maybe a little impressive in a chaotic way, but mostly he just sees another goofball who needs to learn to be serious.

This kid makes Raph laugh. He’s creative like his Mikey, but bolder, jumping into danger with a grin Raph deems either brave or dumb. It makes Raph see his own brother in a new light, wondering if he’s always been this gutsy and he just never noticed.

Raph is blown away by this Mikey, who launches into fights with fearless confidence. More than that, he listens, adapts, and leads in quiet ways. Raph realizes his own Mikey might have been doing the same thing all along; he just never gave him credit for it.

What 2012!Donnie thinks of Rise!Donnie

Initially, 2012!Donnie is impressed and overwhelmed by Rise!Donnie’s tech. Creations like his transforming battle shell are leagues beyond his own bo-staff inventions in sheer offensive capability and integration.

They butt heads at first. 2012!Donnie with his pragmatic approach, Rise!Donnie with his dramatic pronouncements. But then 2012!Donnie sees the genuine genius behind his counterpart’s creations, finding a kindred spirit in his passion for invention, even if Rise!Donnie’s dramatic presentation makes him roll his eyes.

An instant rivalry forms—not hostile, just hypercompetitive. They swap blueprints and finish each other’s calculations, and 2012!Donnie hates how much he likes his counterpart, who is obnoxious, brags constantly, and flaunts his tech with absolutely no scientific humility.

2012!Donnie secretly admires his counterpart’s confidence and wants to study his dramatic tech, recognizing him as a fellow, albeit flamboyant, genius.

What truly sticks with 2012!Donnie is how unapologetic his counterpart is. Rise!Donnie owns his brilliance, never explaining it away or downplaying it to seem humble.

That stings a little. He’s spent years being the behind-the-scenes problem-solver, and now he wonders what would happen if he allowed himself to take up that much space.

What 2012!Donnie thinks of Rise!Leo

“Fascinating. This Leo relies on spatial distortion and improvised, quippy maneuvers rather than traditional strategy. His grasp of leadership seems unconventional. He calls himself the ‘face man’? The scientific principles behind his portal generation are intriguing, I’ll admit. But his lack of overt planning and constant need for witty banter seems counterproductive to mission success. Our Leo would have an aneurysm.”

Donnie finds this alternate Leo a fascinating, perplexing study. He analyzes his portal-based tactics and “face man” persona as unconventional methods of team cohesion and enemy distraction. While the science behind the portals is highly intriguing, Donnie considers the lack of pre-planning and constant one-liners logically unsound for a leader.

Donnie is annoyed because this Leo reminds him of his own, if only 2012!Leo wouldn’t hold back. But he also has style, tactical creativity, and an uncanny way of staying ten steps ahead. It’s frustrating, mostly because Donnie respects it. He thinks the two Leos could learn from each other, if they ever stopped arguing.

Donnie is immediately annoyed. He’s loud, dramatic, and somehow more chaotic than Mikey. But when Leo lays out three-dimensional strategy in real time during a fight, Donnie’s brain sparks. He realizes he’s not just flair; he’s a strategist hiding behind a stage persona. It’s frustrating, and genius. Donnie grudgingly admits he likes the guy. Just a little.

What 2012!Donnie thinks of Rise!Raph

“The largest of them, and apparently their former leader. His emotional responses are … highly demonstrative. The mystic amplification of his physical strength is noteworthy, turning emotional drive into tangible kinetic force. It’s an illogical system for leadership—relying on feeling over tactical assessment—but the raw power output is undeniable. He’s like our Raph, if our Raph’s anger had a more constructive, albeit equally loud, outlet.”

Donnie’s first data point is Rise!Raph’s size, followed by the clear correlation between his emotional state and his mystic power. He finds his past leadership, driven by overt emotion, an interesting variable—a stark contrast to 2012!Leo’s more calculated approach. While he privately deems it a suboptimal system, he concedes the raw protective instinct and resulting force are undeniably effective.

He confuses Donnie. Not in a bad way, just different. He’s used to Raph being a blunt force, but this version is thoughtful and empathetic, which is refreshing. He’d never say it, but he sometimes likes him more than his own Raph. Just don’t tell anyone.

Donnie watches him carefully. He’s unlike the Raph he’s known—quieter, gentler, more stable. He’s the foundation, not the flame. And that’s confusing. But also comforting? Donnie starts to see what Raph could be like without the constant pressure to prove himself. It makes him want to check in on his own Raph more often.

What 2012!Donnie thinks of Rise!Mikey

“This Mikey manifests mystic energy in highly variable, almost whimsical forms. An ‘artist’ who fights with what appears to be a superheated, psychically controlled kusari-fundo. His energy levels are comparable to our Mikey’s, which is, frankly, exhausting to even consider. His contributions seem erratic, yet occasionally, surprisingly effective. The physics of his abilities are … perplexing.”

Donnie observes this Mikey and his mystic kusari-fundo with keen, analytical interest. He finds his energy projection, weaponized art, and “Dr. Delicate Touch” persona to be highly irregular and fascinating from a scientific and psychological standpoint. While he doesn’t gravitate towards the artistic approach, he can’t deny its surprising combat efficacy.

He’s chaos incarnate, and Donnie wants to study him. He uses creativity the way Donnie uses machines—like a weapon. Watching him lift spirits and push limits, it hits him: has he been underestimating his own Mikey this whole time?

This Mikey is like his little brother given mystic energy and permission to go full creative god-mode. It’s ridiculous—and weirdly inspiring. When Donnie sees Rise!Mikey turn wild ideas into real solutions, it clicks: his own Mikey’s brain isn’t like his, but it’s no less brilliant. Maybe it’s time to stop calling his plans “dumb” before hearing them out.

What 2012!Mikey thinks of Rise!Mikey

“Dude! Another Mikey! And he’s got fire chains?! JEALOUS!”

2012!Mikey instantly vibes with Rise!Mikey, seeing a kindred spirit in his creativity, imagination, and love for his brothers. Awed by his art and mystic powers, he feels completely understood.

He’s like the version of himself who was never told to tone it down.

This version of him is vibrant, mystical, and bold. An artist with a warrior’s soul. He isn’t just tolerated by his brothers; he’s valued.

It hits hard. Mikey knows he’s treated as the comic relief, but Rise!Mikey is a wild card who is also a pillar—funny yet wise, and soft without being weak.

He’s proud and a little sad, because he now sees he could have been more than the joke guy all along—if only his brothers had taken him seriously sooner.

What 2012!Mikey thinks of Rise!Leo

“Whoa, their Leo is so cool! He makes jokes, and he teleports! It’s like he’s got his own awesome catchphrases! Our Leo needs to lighten up and learn some of those moves! He seems super fun, and those swords are wicked!”

Mikey thinks this Leo is the epitome of cool—confident, flashy, and funny. His fighting style is slick, the portals mind-blowing, and Mikey is an instant fan. He’d probably nudge his own Leo and whisper, “See? That’s how you lead with style!”

This Leo is hilarious, and Mikey loves it. But he also sees the layers—the hard work behind the jokes—which makes him wish his own brother would loosen up a little.

Mikey loves this Leo. He’s hilarious and dramatic, but underneath all that swagger, Mikey sees someone who deeply cares. He wishes his own Leo would let loose like that and decides to mess with him more. For his own good, of course.

What 2012!Mikey thinks of Rise!Raph

“Their Raph is HUGE! And he makes giant glowing fists! That is SO animesque! He was their leader? And he’s all sweet and cries and stuff? Awww, he’s like a giant, super-strong teddy bear who can totally smash things! Way different from our Raph, but super cool in his own way!”

Mikey is floored by Rise!Raph, fascinated that he was their former leader and is so openly emotional. He finds his affection endearing and would probably try to hug him, much to his own Raph’s annoyance. To Mikey, the stark contrast with his own gruff brother is incredibly cool.

He’s like a warm blanket with fists, so different from Mikey’s Raph, and he feels genuinely safe around him. He treats his brothers with a softness that makes Mikey wonder why his Raph never does the same—and if he thinks Mikey doesn’t need it.

Mikey feels safe with him in a way he doesn’t with his own Raph. This one is more soft-spoken and gentle, offering a comforting energy instead of tough-love yelling. It makes Mikey wonder if his own Raph always wanted to lead with that kind of heart but simply didn’t know how.

What 2012!Mikey thinks of Rise!Donnie

“Dude! Their Donnie is like, a super-scientist rock star! His shell transforms, and he’s all dramatic and stuff! ‘By the power of SCIENCE!’ Ha! Our Donnie could use some of that pizzazz! His tech looks awesome, like it could make even bigger explosions!”

Mikey is totally jazzed by Rise!Donnie’s theatrical inventions and dramatic declarations. He loves the purple aesthetic and thinks this Donnie makes being smart look incredibly exciting and action-packed.

Mikey thinks he’s absolutely nuts—and he loves it. To him, this mad scientist in power armor in the form of a battle shell, with his absurd tech and theatrical flair, is what his Donnie would be like if he finally stopped being “responsible” and just went off the rails.

Mikey is obsessed. This Donnie is extra in the best way: a pure tech diva who never hides who he is. Mikey realizes his own brother could use a little more of that fearless weirdness.

BONUS: Overall as a team

Learning that the Rise!Team’s Splinter is a lazy, ex-movie star is a massive shock for the 2012!Turtles. The stark contrast to their own wise, stern, and traditional father figure is difficult for them to process.

The sheer chaos of the Rise!Team is something to behold, making the 2012!Turtles feel orderly by comparison. The Rise!Team’s fighting style, a mix of mystic powers and individualistic flair, is completely different from their own synchronized ninjutsu.

The 2012!Turtles are initially alarmed by the Rise!Team’s lack of traditional discipline. But then they’d see them pull off incredible feats. There’s a period of adjustment, of trying to understand the Rise!Team’s dynamic.

Slowly, they find common ground in their love for pizza, their dedication to protecting the city, and the unbreakable bond of brotherhood—even if it’s expressed very differently.

The 2012!Team learns adaptability from their counterparts, who in turn learn about traditional focus, creating a weird, loud, and surprisingly heartwarming cultural exchange.

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