#it got me. the oc guy. to go all in on fanart for the first time in a fucking decade

[nessiefynn]

Move and Juiz for the UU fanart contest on Twitter

[inkzee]

🎀HEATHERS AU MASTER POST

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⚠️THIS MASTERPOST/ AU IS STIL UNDER CONSTRUCTION ⚠️

What Is this AU About?

September 6th, 1989,

Dear Diary...

Follow the crazy senior year of Ragatha Saywer, Jax Dean, and the gang as they follow the twists and turns of Digital Marshal High School!

This AU will have multiple side stories and is a collision on plot points from the Heathers original movie (1989), the first musical (2014), AND the new version of the musical (2019) (which are different in their own little way) along with my own little plot twist and side stories!

MY ASK ARE ALWAYS OPEN SEND ME WHAT YOU GUYS WANNA KNOW ABOUT THE AU, PLEASE

⚠️Just a Warning in Advanced⚠️:

Just like the original Heathers movies and musical, this AU will cover a lot of topics such as:

Suicide/ Suicidal Thoughts

Toxic Mindsets

Toxic Relationships

Plus More (will be added the more I post)

So please, if any of these topics make you uncomfy in any way shape form or fashion, this AU might not be your cup of tea💚

💙💙Characters Line-Up💙💙

[first stage line up, more characters coming]

❤️❤️Story and Lore Concepts ❤️❤️

JD Death + Dead Girl Waking or Croquet Night

Wait... who the heck is Zooble then??

💛💛Concepts 💛💛

"RAGTHA OPEN THE DOOR"

Introducing Ragtha Sawyer

Introducing Jax Dean

First Line-Up Concept

Pomni Concept

💚💚Doodle Drops 💚💚

Colored Doodle

Sketch Book Sketches

Jax Dean My Beloved

The Sketch That Started it All

I NEEEEED Button Doll Yuri

He's Giving Me the Crazy Eyes

Introducing The Big Three

You got nothing for her

❤️💙✨Q+A and Boundaries ✨💛💚

"Can I make Fanart/OCs for this AU?"

OF COURSE YOU CAN! I would love to see everyone's concepts and ideas for this AU. Just make sure to tag me 💚 (When I add more content, I'm going to make an OC sheet so stay tuned for that!)

"Can I write fics of your AU?"

UM YEAH! AND TAG ME! I need some more fic in my AO3 yall

"Can I ship characters together/ ship my OC with characters?"

Even though this AU is Bunnydoll-based, you all can go nut. Just like the original Heathers I really wanna see how different ships work with this au. So yeah, go nuts, even out side of bunnydoll.

"NSFW?"

I'm going to say it's okay since this AU is in the more mature category. Just please make sure you handle it responsibly, use common sense, and add warnings please. If you do it responsibly I am a-okay with it👌🏾✨

⚠️THIS MASTERPOST/ AU IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION ⚠️

[loppi-exe]

What the fuck is Psychocuties?

Is it problematic?

(english isn't my first language)

Hi, welcome to my TED Talk about this russian indie series made by TAMAKUZ. I’m creating this post for people like me, who are confused, don’t know what Psychocuties is and wonder "is it problematic?". Don't worry guys I got your back.

Plot and characters

Long story short, we encounter two main characters: Dr Masacrik and Mimi (Ushka in russian). Dr Masacrik is an example of mad scientist trope (typical unhinged guy with tumblr sexy man design) and Mimi, his pet/little toy? We know that he created her, basically brought Mimi back to life. Their relationship is toxic, anyone with basic knowledge about the world will see this. I would call this a Stockholm syndrome, but it’s notlike that. You can watch two first episodes on YouTube and you’ll probably understand my vision. Also please watch Elevator Man 2022 fan animation, I think it's the first content of TAMAKUZ ocs on YouTube and also will give you some additional context.

For the plot, for now I wouldn’t say it’s going anywhere. Creator show us how Mimi’s and Dr’s relationship looks like, maybe in future episodes we’ll see something more about the world and other characters.

I want to add that animation is amazing, smooth and good looking. Colour palet is eye-catching, realy vivid. Some people may think it's similar to Hazbin Hotel and you're not wrong, TAMAKUZ made some HH fanart in the past, so she's probably a fan of the series.

Problems with series and creator

I know you came for this segment and nobody can proof me otherwise. Thanks to JuniDrawz on YouTube for Psychocuties iceberg, my knowleage came mostly from them. I won’t cover everything they said, because I think some of those things aren’t problematic at all. But we have some bombs guys and I wasn’t ready for them.

!Disclamer! Topics I won't cover here, because I don't know enough about them: "Lolita" fanart Any VK/Patreon posts (all the photos I have are from TAMAKUZ official Twitter and Pinterest reposts of her art) TAMAKUZ Lolic0n figures collection

Nun art We know that sexualising nuns is bad, we shouldn’t be okay with this even if it’s normalised by society. Mostly this art isn’t sexualising Mimi as nun and Dr. as priest but some of the works are questionable.

N@zi art I wanted to make this whole post because of this. I don't know why so many of russian artists likes to put n@zi references in their art. If I had a nickle every time I met russian artist drawing this shit I would have two nickles, which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice. I don't have to tell you that this is bad. Drawing n@zi shit is bad, being a n@zi is bad. End of the story. Also remeber this is implied, you won't see whole ass swastika here.

So what now?

I'm not here to cancel TAMAKUZ okay. I presented you two things that some of you may think are worst than the others. Whole series is rated 18+ which is good. People on TikTok are arguing as always, it's "forbid women from having hobbies" vs "abuse is bad and media shouldn't have it" discourse. Having ocs who are bad people isn't a crime. Series is 18+ so people will (or should) understand that Dr. Masacrik is an abuser towards Mimi. It's very visible that he manipulates her and makes her depend only on him. I'm not here to judge how good TAMAKUZ executed their relationship.

All I wrote here is basic information, please watch JuniDrawz video for more context. Nobody really talks about why series and creator can be problematic so here you go. If you have any questions I'll answer them.

Have a good day.

[istharoth]

In love with a 2-D Character?! Hotarubi Edition!

Blurb: In which you are a character in a popular game the Tokyo debunker boys are coincidentally in love with.

↪ Subaru Kagami

Another one on the list "does not play games".

But he does! This game in particular catches his eye because everyone has been playing it.

He does not have the idea of choosing a character at the beginning, it's too stressful and what if he likes some other characters?

He's going into this knowing it's an otome game (it's not but characters have the power to ignore it. *cough Haku cough*) and poor guy is just worried if he'll lose a route if he chooses a character.

If he's starting the story + if it has routes, he needs to see all the routes.

Chooses you because you're so...he can't put it into words. You're suspicious but you're also very comforting in a way.

Is financially responsible. Does not feel the need to gamble.

"Oh no, I didn't get the character." *2 seconds later* "It's okay, I'll get them on their rerun."

F2P throughout!!!

Apologizes when his character apologizes too, he feels so bad for them but then him and his favourite character are seen together so little, it's kind of sad :(

He wants to see more of you! But the game said no so he turns to the next best thing.

Fanfiction. Writes only for your character alone, has done numerous character studies, directed your personality, even going as far as to find tidbits your voice actors may have left for you

He's a chill player, does not worry much but does very a lot in the story if he's about to die.

No, he's not used to almost dying in every chapter.

↪ Haku Kusanagi

Where do I begin...?

THIS MAN FLIRTS WITH YOU

you're a character on his screen, he's a human who flirts with you after you say your automated line.

Is a bit nsfw but he means well

Commissions? Art commissions?

He's the king of yume.

Has his own fanpage dedicated to you but no one knows it's him because yeah, how will they know?

You know those "Timely Character" accounts? Yeah, he has that.

+ another one to defend you from any haters.

SPEAKING OF SELF-SHIPPING/YUME, he has likely commissioned every artist he knows + likes the art of to draw him (not his OC) and you together.

Will also get into drawing because 1) he wants to make fanart for Subaru's fics. 2) he wants to draw you.

Merch? Babe he's the creator of merch.

You know that one Hatsume Miku deodorant being sold at a Comicon? Yeah, he's going to do that but with you instead.

Jewellery inspired after you? oh absolutely. Body pillow of you? No. Plushie he made after you? Oh hell yes.

He's a keeper, but he pulls on every character. Has insane luck + cracked builds.

Claims he doesn't know how to build anyone except you (but he does)

↪ Zenji Kotodama

Can he hold a phone...? Does it go through him or isahukvas anyways!

First and foremost, he writes bloody good flowery fanfiction.

He chooses not you, but his brother's favourite character! Eventually meets you in Chapter 5?

BAWLS HIS EYES OUT AFTER KNOWING YOUR FATE

you were so young :( how could the clash cut your life short?

Is your biggest fan ever, only pulls on your banners and if he doesn't get you, he's discreetly using Darkwick's money to pull on your banner.

Don't ask me how he got the card details, he's a ghost, he can get places.

You're on his home screen and because he doesn't need sleep, he's constantly hearing your voice lines in game

Eventually, the biwa in Hotarubi was accompanied by the voice of a character.

LIKE, KEYCHAINS!!! Biggest fan of Keychains, will hold them around everywhere displaying them to the world. He's your biggest fan!!

and if someone else claims that title, he's fine with it! More people love you right!! That's all he cares for.

Prev [Sinostra] Next: [Obscuary]

[chil-aglia]

𝐃𝐨 𝐈 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐦? |ROTTMNT| (Male OC)

[Two Minds, One Verdict]

Be sure to read the tags on my Ao3 so you guys know what you’re getting yourselves into.

Art above is done by me. But PLEASE feel free to make your own art and idk tag me in it or something. Please I’m begging for fanart for this chapter and series in general. On my knees—

Warnings: honestly not much other than the usual angst

And of course, a quick thank you to my awesome beta readers @cimmerian1275 +@bootyshakerrr9000 who helped me out a lot with this chapter! Very talented and please, go give them a follow, like their work, etc.

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 Caden had felt immensely awkward since Leo came back. The two barely spoke as much as Caden thought they might have when Leo handed him back control of his body.

Leo looked like he had a lot on his mind when he spotted the crease between his eyes, and Caden wished he was able to see into his head on purpose, but it seemed sharing memories was not something that either of the two could control.

They were still learning as they went with this situation. But at the same time it's like they didn’t need to know more. Already having that intuitive gist of how to handle things. How they can share the body, what they could probably do.

Leo didn’t want to announce it right away, but he had felt something intimately familiar when Tova had first arrived at the base. Something that Leo knew all too well. 

Ninpo.

But it wasn’t from him. Caden had been the one to possess it. And while it was for a split second and Caden hadn’t seemed to notice what he did, Leo had a good front row view. And when he’s had Ninpo for years, only recently unable to use it, Leo knew that what he felt then was Ninpo.

He wasn’t quite sure if Caden had his own mystic powers or if that burst of energy was Leo’s. It did feel familiar to what Leo would feel when he had used his Ninpo before. But it was also different, in a strange and unidentifiable way?

Perhaps Leo is overthinking it.

He paced, brooding, caught in thoughts Caden couldn’t hear while the young slider walked around the base. Making sure to steer clear of any potential trouble like the last group.

Caden shuddered slightly, holding Tova close to his plastron as he recalled what Leo did to those bullies that decided to approach him. Caden was positive that if Leo hadn’t realised where he was, who he was around, he probably would’ve broken that guy's arm with the way he was bending it back.

Leo can be seriously scary. Caden had only just realised it, saw only a smidge of what Leo could potentially do to someone if he got ticked off. 

And he did it for him.

That was more shocking to Caden than he realised. He believed that Leo hated his guts, thought he was nothing more than a burden, someone that was in the way of his job of being a leader.

And yet, he protected him from his own people, his own Resistance. Caden called out to him and he actually responded to it. 

It confused the slider, unsure what to feel or think about that. Leo hadn’t said anything about that moment, either he was embarrassed or didn’t think it was important enough to even discuss it.

Whether that was a good thing or not was left open for one’s imagination.

Caden shifted Tova a little in his grasp, sighing and muttering out into the open space when the tense silence was beginning to feel suffocating, “You know… when those guys showed up…” He paused, shaking his head.

Leo quietly gazed down at him.

Caden kept going after a short moment, voice quiet, “You could’ve ignored it. Let them rough me up.”

“I didn’t—” Leo started, then cut himself off, teeth gritted. “You called out for me.”

“So?” Caden challenged, voice sharp but tired. “I didn’t think—I didn’t know you’d actually come.”

Leo didn’t respond at first. Then, “...I didn’t think I would either.”

That hit harder than it should have. Caden blinked, eyes narrowing. “Then why did you?”

Leo looked at him, taken by surprise by such a blunt question that he wasn’t too sure how to respond. “Because someone tried to hurt your body. Our body. And I—” He hesitated, fingers twitching at his sides, “I don’t know. I just moved.”

There was a beat of silence between them, until Caden scoffed. “You nearly dislocated that guy’s arm, Leo.”

“He deserved it.”

“Yeah, maybe. Still doesn’t explain why. You don't do things without reason.”

Leo faltered at the comment, opening and then closing his mouth, sighing as he lightly placed his palm against his temple. Caden had him there. Why did he do it? He should've had a reason. One that wasn’t just, ‘he deserved it’.

“I don’t know why I did it.” Leo finally said, quieter now. His voice dropped, like he wasn’t sure if he wanted Caden to hear. “I just... saw someone go after you and I reacted. Instinct, maybe.”

Caden tilted his head. “Instinct to protect me?”

Leo looked away.

Caden didn’t push further. He just sat there for a moment, slowly petting Tova in the real world, the small Krang pup nestled against his chest with a soft chuff. His thoughts swirled, but for once, they weren’t quite as loud. The tension in his shoulders eased just a little, until he sensed someone approaching.

Footsteps tapping from across the corridor. Light, but deliberate.

He didn’t look up until he heard her voice.

“Hey there, Slider.” Maya said gently.

Caden blinked, snapping out of his thoughts as he turned toward her. Maya gave a small wave, the edge of a smile on her face as she stopped a few feet away.

“Oh. Hey…?” He said, trying to sound casual, but his voice still carried a wobbly undertone.

“I’ve been looking for you.” She said, arms folded. “Well, not like looking, looking. Just noticed you’ve been, y’know… broody and lurking in dark corners. Which, not gonna lie, kind of fits the vibe.”

Caden raised an eyebrow. “I do not lurk.”

“You totally lurk.” She said with a small but noticeably playful smirk edging in on her voice, stepping closer. “But it’s okay. I won’t tell.”

He snorted despite himself, a half-smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. “I guess some of the Resistance members haven’t exactly given me a warm welcome.”

Maya shrugged, leaning casually against the nearby support beam. “They’re giving you trouble? Idiots. You think just because you’re different, they get to act like you’re a threat? That’s not how a rebellion works. We’re supposed to protect each other, not punch down others.”

Caden glanced at her, surprised at the fierceness in her tone.

“Are you always this passionate?”

“Only when I care.” Maya nudged her shoulder toward him. “And you’ve got a cute creature in your arms. So you’re worth defending.”

Tova chirped in approval, puffing up proudly in Caden’s arms like they knew they were being complimented.

“Traitor.” Caden muttered to Tova with a small smirk growing, then added more sincerely to Maya, “Thanks. Seriously. It’s been… weird.”

“I bet.” She said, eyes softening as she looked at him more closely. “You look tired.”

He laughed, short and a little bitter. “That obvious, huh?”

Maya tilted her head, brushing her hair behind one ear. “It’s okay not to have it all together.“

“Yeah…” Caden murmured, looking down at Tova. “It’s not easy. Still figuring out uh, everything.”

“I think you’re doing fine.” She said gently. “From what I’ve seen? You’re not just surviving. You’re adapting. That’s more than most people can say.”

Caden blinked, a warmth he hadn’t expected nor prepared to feel creeping up into his chest. No one had said that to him before. Not like that. Not without conditions.

He looked up at her, hesitating. “Why are you being nice to me?”

Maya smiled. “Because someone has to be. And honestly? I think you need a friend.”

Caden’s mouth parted slightly. He didn’t know what to say to that. A friend. The word felt unfamiliar. Foreign. And yet… comforting.

“I…”

Before he could form the words, a loud voice cut through the corridor behind him.

“Ah, there you are!”

Both Caden and Maya turned to see Mikey walking over, his cape fluttering behind him briefly before stopping next to Caden, placing a gentle hand on his shoulder with a small, strained smile.

“Sorry to interrupt you two, but I need you to come with me.” He gazed at Caden who blinked at him, puzzled, as Tova let out a whine of confusion.

“For what?” Caden inquired, his eyes somewhat narrowing loosely as Mikey glanced between him and then to Maya.

Rubbing his neck anxiously, “Ah, well�� it’s a bit of a secret thing actually… uh…” He stumbled slightly over his words, not wanting to potentially hurt Maya’s feelings, but she seemed to already understand that it was between them and not for her ears.

“I’ll catch up with you later, okay?” She briefly placed a reassuring hand on Caden’s arm, sliding it down gently before walking away, Caden watching her go and he heard Leo mumble under his breath.

“Hm? What?” Caden turns to the older turtle who shrugged his shoulders, “Nothing. Just that… well, she’s getting friendly with you.” He informs what he assumes to be the obvious, giving a subtle grin, crossing his arms over his plastron.

Caden tilted his head, not understanding what he was hinting towards before he was pulled back to reality when Mikey cleared his throat. “Come on. The others are already gathered in the meeting room.” 

Without really saying much else, Mikey tugged at Caden’s arm to follow. The young mutant grunting softly at the pull before he held Tova tighter, “Others? Meeting room? Mikey, what’s going on?” He questions, rising suspicion gnawing away at him.

But the box turtle remained silent, turning corners and venturing further and further away from the busier sections of the Resistance base and into an area he was unfamiliar with.

The air felt tense, and Caden shuddered at the sudden shift of atmosphere. He sent a curious gaze to Leo in their shared mind, and he saw the way he looked anxious the more he slowly realised his surroundings.

“Fuck…”

Caden couldn’t help but swallow nervously, “Leo? What’s going on?” He repeated the question again, as the slider inhaled.

“You’ll be fine if you listen.” He replied, suddenly getting closer to the controls, eyeing darting around as he watched Mikey’s shell.

“We’re heading into a room where we gather all the major heads of individual sectors of the Resistance. We do that when we have to decide on something… big.”

Big? Head leaders?

Caden felt like his head would explode from the new and foreign information, not understanding the situation.

“What kind of decisions? And why am I needed?”

Leo hesitated on answering, biting his lip. “It can range from questioning why we have Tova with us… to your whole existence in general when you were created by Draxum.”

Caden flinched at the comment. 

“Remember, they all think you’re me. So, when they hear news that I’m suddenly a teenage kid again, well, it’s bound to stir up questions.” He informs, sighing in exhaustion as to what was to come, he then straightens himself up when they reach a door.

“Only speak when spoken to, got it? And… just keep an open mind. These meetings can get intense.”

With that said, the door opens, and Mikey offers a quick glance down at Caden before bringing him inside the room.

The moment the door opened, the atmosphere changed again.

It hit Caden like a wave, thick, charged, and suffocating. The room wasn’t particularly large, but the energy inside made it feel ten times smaller. Lit with a dim, golden overhead glow and lined with mismatched seating and scavenged tech, the meeting room had the air of an old war bunker turned strategy chamber. And every pair of eyes in that room turned toward him.

Caden stiffened, subconsciously pulling Tova closer.

He shifted over to see who even was in the room. He felt a bit more at ease to see familiar faces such as the brothers, April and even Draxum.

But then, there were the others he had no recollection of meeting. Some were mutants, some were humans.

Two mutants caught his eye, a large hippo and a small worm. With the worm mutant perched up on the hippos shoulder. 

To the other side was a tall dark-skinned human man, with red glasses and cropped hair. He wore a tattered white lab coat, some sort of yellow armor underneath and grey pants. On his coat was a name tag that read ‘Dr. Stockman’.

Beside him was a tiger yokai, an eyepatch over his right side with a cropped, stub tail and scars over his arms. He wore some kind of battle-like clothing.

On the other end there was a human looking girl, with short brown hair, wearing a nose ring. She stood beside April. 

And lastly there was one other figure. An incredibly tall yokai with wings. Caden had to do a double take on this yokai who reminded him of a dragon from the stories Draxum told him about very briefly during his stasis.

“Thank you for bringing him in.” Donnie sighs, looking towards his brother who nods and leads Caden to stand in the middle, so that he is in front of the new people he’s never met before.

“…what’s going on?” Caden nervously spoke up, causing some to flinch at his voice.

“He doesn’t sound like Master Leonardo.” The tiger lightly growls, huffing in curiosity. “That’s because I’m—“ Caden began only to be shushed by Leo who gripped his shoulder tightly.

Right. They don’t know. And they shouldn’t. Too dangerous.

Caden bit back the comment, going quiet as the dragon yokai looked at him with narrowed eyes. “Before you were summoned, we had a conversation with your brothers here, and Draxum. They have provided us with information about your situation.”

Leo tilted his head in the mindscape, his eyes darting over to his family. “What did they say?” Caden had asked, knowing Leo was just as curious as him.

“When you left that day, to go off and stupidly fight Prime by yourself… there was an accident and you lost consciousness.” The dragon-like figure announced, Caden’s attention drawn to her with curiosity as to what she was saying.

“They found you luckily, brought you back. But given how serious your injuries seemed to be, Master Donatello and Draxum worked together, provided a serum of sorts and injected your body with it. However, the side effects of it was that you became increasingly young again. And that your memories are now jumbled.”

Caden blinked, glancing over to the Hamato family who looked a little on edge. Obviously they were lying about some stuff, not wanting to reveal the actual truth of this whole situation.

“That’s… right.” Caden nods, agreeing with what they believed happened.

This caused some murmurs to echo about. Caden’s skin prickled under the weight of their hushed muttering that followed his agreement; they weren’t loud, but they were sharp, laced with suspicion, curiosity, and more than a little unease. He could feel it bleeding into the room.

Donnie cleared his throat, stepping forward. “Look, we understand this isn’t exactly protocol. But we weren’t about to let Leo—Caden—stay on the battlefield any longer. He would’ve died.” The softshell’s voice was steady, but his hands clasped behind his back betrayed a hint of nervous fidgeting.

“Caden… that’s the name you chose to go by?” The hippo spoke up, curious and surprised as Caden looked over at him, gulping.

“Yes… I feel more comfortable with that name right now. Given the… circumstances.” He cringed internally at himself, he sounded and felt weird about all of this.

How they were judging him. Watching him to see if he would break.

“You’re telling me.” The tiger yokai rumbled, arms crossed tightly across his chest, “That a serum reversed his age, jumbled his memories, and now this kid.” He paused and pointed a clawed finger directly at Caden, “Is all that’s left of our so-called Resistance leader?”

Leo growled in the mindscape, his aura flaring briefly. “I’d like to see him last a week in our position.”

Caden didn’t speak, didn’t rise to the bait. He just stood still, eyes dropping slightly, aware of how small he probably looked to all of them, barely a teen, hugging a Krang pup hound like a stuffed animal.

Tova let out a chirp, catching their attention. “Ugh, and I’m still confused as to why this thing is here.” The tiger adds, growling lightly at Tova who perked up slightly at the growl, narrowing its eyes and trying to return the intimidating snarl back.

“Tova’s not a threat.”

“Tova? You named it?” Dr. Stockman commented in more curiosity than anger. “Fascinating… our leader bonded with a Krang life form.” He mumbled, which caused some more murmuring.

“…who the hell are they, Leo?” Caden had enough of being in the dark of all this. His eyes gazing up to the older slider who let out an exhausted sigh. “The hippo is Hynpo. The worm is his husband Warren. We go way back with them.” He points out, but Caden blinked at the ‘husband’ comment.

How was that even possible for a hippo and a worm?

“That tiger who doesn’t know when to shut his trap is Tiger Claw. He and I don’t get along that well.”

Caden can silently agree that he wasn’t thrilled with this Tiger Claw guy either.

“That’s Sunita beside April. She’s actually a yokai, but she’s wearing a cloaking device to hide her form.”

“She seems nice.” Caden informs, noticing how she awkwardly smiled at something April was saying. “She is. Probably the only ‘normal’ one here out of everyone.” Leo briefly snorts in amusement before shifting his focus.

“That guy there is Baxter Stockboy.”

“His name tag says Stockman.”

“He changed it, but he’ll always be Stockboy to us.” Leo chuckled.

Then focusing his eyes on the dragon yokai, “And that’s Jhasutru. She’s a head medic. Mostly ran the med bay alongside me, but I guess it's all on her now. She’s skilled but blunt. So don’t take any of her harshness to heart.”

Caden nods stiffly, “Anyone else? Or is this everyone?”

Leo sighed, nodding, “There’s two more. But they must’ve been busy. They’re in other bases of the Resistance. In fact most of everyone here is from different bases.”

Caden widened his eyes, “Different bases? There’s more out there?” He inquired, but Leo didn’t verbally respond, especially when their attention collectively focused back on the meeting when Jhasutru stood up, tall and lean.

Up close, she was even more impressive. Towering and elegant, feathered wings shifting with each step like a cloak woven from galaxies. Her sharp gaze fell on Caden with unreadable intensity, wings trailing behind her like ancient banners. Tova squeaked and buried themself further into Caden’s arms.

“You do not remember everything…” She said carefully. “But instincts do not lie.”

Caden’s brow furrowed. “Instincts?”

She nodded once. “When Commander O’Neil and you were cornered, you fought. When you went to protect this…Krang pup in the cafeteria, you used something old—mystic. Something that we believed you lost a few months ago. That’s not something a mind can fake. It’s not a memory. It’s core. Essence.”

Leo flinched at that, and Caden felt it, like something tight coiling in their shared center.

“So…” The hippo mutant spoke up for the first time, voice oddly soft compared to his size, “You’re sayin’ even if he doesn’t know who he is… he might still be the same where it counts?”

“It’s a possibility.” She replied. “But the possibility is not certain.”

Dr. Stockman, pushed his glasses up his nose and muttered, “More like a walking science experiment. Fascinating… unstable, but fascinating.”

April scowled from where she stood beside Sunita. “He’s not an experiment. He’s family.”

Caden turned slightly toward her, startled by the warmth in her voice. It grounded him, even if just for a moment. But it also painted a clearer line between those who defended him and those who were still unsure if he was worth the risk.

“Regardless of how he got here.” Tiger Claw spoke, voice now addressing everyone, “We must decide what role he plays moving forward.”

Caden's grip on Tova tightened. He could feel his pulse thudding in his throat.

Leo’s voice echoed quietly within him, serious and still. “This is it. They’re deciding if they can trust us… or if we’re a liability.”

“What… what kind of role?” Caden asked aloud before he could stop himself.

Silence followed.

Then, Tiger Claw opened his mouth again. “Simple. Either you lead us like the Master Leonardo we remember… or you step aside. Because if you’re not ready to be him again, someone else needs to be.”

That struck something deep in Caden. He didn’t speak for a moment. Neither did Leo. 

It wasn’t just about proving he was still useful, it was about proving he deserved to be here at all.

In fact Leo seemed more peeved than ever, tugging Caden aside and taking over the body, glaring through the eyes of the borrowed mutant.

“Are you seriously questioning if I can still lead?”

His voice was suddenly serious, gaining the focus on everyone who was briefly startled by his change of behaviour. Leo placed Tova down onto the floor, stepping forward with an aura of authority.

“I may be different right now. And my memory isn’t all there…”

He stops at Tiger Claw’s table, slamming his hands down on the surface and leaning forward with a nasty stare.

“But I am not going to be replaced. I am sticking around whether you think I can or not.”

Tiger Claw lowly growls at him, their stares not wavering so easily as the air felt more suffocating. Tension high.

“If any of you are concerned about whether or not I can handle my responsibilities as leader again, given my unique circumstances, then I’ll give you a reason not to worry.”

He turns away, looking back up at Jhasutru, “Observe me. Test my decisions. Watch how I can act. You’ll see I am still me. Just different.” He declares, placing a hand over Cadens plastron.

Caden felt his throat tighten up. Leo was angry, annoyed, peeved, and he has a right to be. But Caden didn’t know if Leo realised what he was saying. What he was promising.

“Leo—“

He was ignored by the slider who glared ahead with determination at the others, who watched him with judgement, taking in what he said into heavy consideration.

“Very well… show us that you are still Master Leonardo. The so-called greatest ninja we’ve seen.” Tiger Claw announces, nodding in agreement as the others do the same.

Leo, who was still in control, smirked at them.

“Just don’t get in the way, unless you have to.”

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“Why’d you do that?!”

“I don’t know!”

“Surely you must know! You basically just said to them that I can lead the Resistance!”

Ever since they left the meeting room, Caden was quick to jump onto Leo’s throat, panicked, afraid and pissed off at the older slider.

Leo didn’t quite mean what he said back there. He was thinking of himself, that he knew, and during that moment of showing how determined he was to still lead the Resistance, he had all forgotten that he was in another body. Not his own that was still in Draxum’s lab, healing, possibly one he could never go back to.

Leo immediately knew the mistake he made when he said those things in the meeting room to all those yokai and people. But he couldn’t take it all back, it would look suspicious of him.

“I’m thinking, all right?! Just… shut up for a moment while I think.” Leo snapped down at the younger, inexperienced mutant who glared up at him.

“Thinking huh? Now you’re doing that? Where did that thinking go back there, huh?” He sasses, angrily throwing his hands up in the air and pacing around in a circle within the mindscape.

Caden’s body had been sitting down against Leo’s room, just outside as they couldn’t get themselves in the right mindset to sit by themselves in the dark of the room, not when their minds were racing about Leo's egotistical behaviour earlier.

Leo paced within the shared mindscape, jaw clenched tight as he tried to unravel his own spiral of decisions. Caden’s eyes were still locked on the floor, limbs taut with frustration and confusion.

“You really don’t get it, do you?” Caden finally said aloud, voice low but cutting.

Leo flinched.

“I’m not you.” Caden continued. “I’m not the leader they know. I’m not the one with the training, the years, the experience. I’m just someone who woke up from years of being in stasis. Got you zapped into my head. And now you just told them, people that I’ve never even met, that I could lead them into war.”

Leo’s breath hitched in the mindscape. “I didn’t mean to—”

“But you did!” Caden exploded, voice shaking. “You stood there. You took control. And you spoke like it was you who was gonna do all the work. But that’s me now. I’m the one walking, talking, breathing. I have to face them again. Not you.”

Leo didn't respond immediately. In the silence that followed, the air thickened again with tension, not from the world around them, but from within.

“I didn’t want to feel helpless…” Leo finally admitted. “Not again. Not after everything. I saw them judging you, judging us, and I couldn’t sit back.”

“You saw them judging you.”

Leo tenses, blinking briefly in shock at the sharp comeback. But Caden wasn’t done.

“And now you’ve given them expectations I can’t meet!” Caden snapped. “You think I can just be you? I’m not even sure who I am yet! I’m told I’m you, and it’s messing with me!”

Leo’s shoulders sagged. The weight of what he’d done finally started to sink in.

“I’m sorry.” The words came out begrudgingly, like they were fighting past the wall he always held around his pride, but they were real. “I… I wasn’t thinking.”

He turned to look at Caden fully now, for the first time not with command or critique, but with something painfully human… guilt.

“I’ve lost control of everything. My body. My team. The future I tried so hard to keep together.” Leo muttered, voice low. “And now you’re here, stuck in the middle of that. And it’s not fair. To you. Or me.”

Caden’s expression softened only a fraction, his non-existent brow still furrowed, but the fire in his stance cooled just a little.

“It’s not fair.” He echoed, quieter. “But it’s the reality.”

They stood like that for a moment. Not enemies. Not friends. Just two souls trapped in one body, finally standing still long enough to look each other in the eye.

“You didn’t choose this.” Leo said. “But neither did I. And that sucks.”

Leo went silent after that, the air felt like it was suffocating Caden the more he tried to wrap his head around the situation that Leo put them in. 

He wasn’t even sure if Leo going quiet was to have him cool off or if he was shutting down from the built up tension.

“Great…” Caden muttered under his breath, bitter, “Now I’m the one left in the dark. Again.”

He turns away from the slider, wrapping his arms around his body for some kind of comfort. He remembers the stares, the buzzing stress of what was happening. Their comments. 

Tova, who had been silently sitting in Caden’s lap the whole time in the real world, churred, snuggling itself comfortably and napping away like nothing happened.

“You keep saying it’s our body.” Caden said aloud into the void, his choice echoing faintly. “But then you go ahead and do stuff like that. Decide for me. Talk over me. Prove yourself by using me—“ He pauses, fists clenched. “Without even warning me too.”

No answer from the war veteran.

“Do you get how messed up that is?” Caden turns around to face Leo who had been looking down at the ground. “You want them to believe you’re still their leader? Fine. But you made them think I’m you. That I’m the one who’s ready to lead armies and stand toe-to-toe with literal monsters.” His voice cracked slightly, fear clear.

“Do you understand what you’re asking of me?”

Still, nothing.

The silence stretched, heavy and stubborn and yet loud for Caden who growls, stomping his foot.

“Speak damn it!”

Another silence. The exception of Caden’s heavy panting as it filled the void.

Then finally, softly and tiredly.

“I’m not perfect, Caden.”

Leo’s voice was low. Frayed. Tired in a way that Caden could see what the years of fighting in a war would do to people.

“I’ve never been perfect. I just… people needed me. My family. Friends and innocent lives.”

Leo looked at him, his eyes narrowed and face hardened. “Do you think I wanted to lead a war?” He asked, stepping closer. “Do you think I knew how to handle this when it all started? I messed up. I lost people. I lost me.” His voice dipped further, “I’ve seen what Prime could do. He destroys everything… he even came very close to destroying me.”

A memory of Leo seeing his body for the first time in the lab flashed for a moment, Caden recoiled at the invasion of someone else's memory. 

“And yet, I’m doing all this for a reason. To protect my family. To protect those who cannot do it themselves. So yeah, I get what I announced back there in that meeting was a shitty thing for me to do, but I can’t have the people who I gave my blood, sweat and tears to suddenly just… toss me aside like that, all because they think I shrunk down and see me as something useless.”

Leo firmly stood in front of Caden, observing him with a stare that had Caden’s head slightly tucking inside into his shell.

“I’ll do anything to protect my family Caden. I just have to learn how to do it with you now.”

An eerie beat of silence weighed heavy on the shoulders of both mutant turtles. Caden’s throat felt dry, as he shook slightly.

“Fine then. Doesn’t seem I have much of a say in this anyway.”

Caden swiftly turned away, walking over to the controls while Leo remained standing away, watching Caden’s retreating form as the young slider took control, the body in the real world having his eyes moving up to get adjusted once more.

His vision felt glossy but he shook his head, taking in a deep, shaky breath. Tova’s soft movement gains his attention as Caden softly strokes the skin of the Krang pup.

Tova chirps at him, unaware of the turmoil he had going on inside his head as the slider let out an exhausted sigh.

Then he perked up at the sound of footsteps approaching him.

He tensed automatically, expecting maybe Donnie with another lecture, or Mikey trying to pull him into another meeting he didn’t want to attend. His gaze lifted, guarded and wary.

But it wasn’t any of them.

It was Maya.

She slowed when she saw him looking, offering a small, strained smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes. She held herself a little awkwardly, like she wasn’t sure if she was allowed to be here but came anyway.

“Hey there.” She greeted gently, voice light but cautious. “Um… I haven’t seen you since you got dragged away.”

Caden blinked at her, surprised and strangely relieved. He hummed in response, his throat still sore from the tension earlier.

Maya walked closer and eased herself down beside him, her shoulder barely brushing his. She didn’t say anything right away, just glanced down at Tova, who chirped once and then fell quiet again.

“I’m guessing it wasn’t great, whatever happened.” Her voice was tentative, but kind.

Caden let out a scoffing laugh, dry and bitter. “That’s putting it lightly.”

“Want to talk about it?”

He hesitated. Then, finally, his voice came out low, raw. “I don’t know where to start. I don’t even think I understand half of it. There’s just… too much.”

Maya tilted her head, considering his words.

“You don’t have to explain if you're not comfortable.” She said softly then carefully placed a gentle hand on his knee.

Caden blinked at the touch. His eyes flicked to hers.

“But I want you to know this.” She continued, “You’ve got me. As a friend. If you ever need to talk, or sit in silence and just not fall apart alone, I’m here.” Her voice was firmer now, a quiet kind of conviction. “I know we haven’t known each other long, but… I see you. Not as Master Leonardo. Not as a Resistance asset. Just… you.”

That hit him harder than he expected.

Caden stiffened, his throat tightening. No one had said something like that to him before.

“You really don’t see Leo when you look at me?” He asked quietly, glancing at her out of the corner of his eye. “Are you believing those rumours of me being Leo but shrunk down and with lost memories?” He inquired, raising a nonexistent brow at her as she shrugged her shoulders.

Maya shrugged with a crooked smile. “I mean, I can definitely see the resemblance. You’ve got that same stubborn crease between your eyes when you get annoyed.”

He reflexively rubbed his brow. “Great.”

“But…” She added, nudging his arm with her elbow, “You feel different. I’ve met Master Leonardo… or well in passing. And you’re not him. Not exactly? You carry things differently. Doesn’t make you less though. Just makes you, you.”

Caden looked away again, heat creeping up his face. He didn’t know what to say to that, so instead he smiled faintly and looked down at Tova again. The pup churred as if sensing his shift in emotion.

But inside the mindscape, Leo was far from calm.

His voice came low, clipped, but urgent.

“Kid, don’t get too close to her. She can’t know about us. About the truth. It’s too risky.”

Caden didn’t answer at first. He just glared over his shoulder toward Leo in the mind’s space, rolling his eyes with enough frustration to make the older turtle grunt in response.

“I know.” He muttered internally, trying not to let the irritation leak onto his face in the real world.

Maya caught his shifting expression and tilted her head. “You okay?”

Caden blinked and forced his shoulders to relax. “Yeah. Just thinking.”

She watched him for a second longer before leaning back against the wall with a sigh. “Yeah. Me too.”

They sat in silence for a beat. Then Maya turned her head, her voice softer.

“Hey. Whatever happens next… just remember you’ve got someone in your corner, okay? Not just your cute little dog.” She smiled as Tova chirped indignantly. “But an actual person too.”

Caden looked at her, really looked, and something deep in him settled. Not completely. Not enough to fix things. But enough to make the silence feel a little safer.

“…Thanks, Maya.” He whispered. And for the first time in a while, he meant it.

Caden was quiet for a long moment after Maya’s words. He stared at the floor, one hand still resting lightly over Tova, the other clenched in his lap.

She was trying. She was kind. But something about it all, the never ending pressure, the lies, the expectations, it was pressing too hard on his chest for her comfort to land properly. 

“I appreciate it…” He said finally, his voice quiet and careful.

Maya glanced sideways at him, noting the stiffness in his shoulders, the way his jaw tightened instead of easing. “But…?”

Caden exhaled. “But I don’t know if it’s enough right now.”

Maya didn’t flinch. She nodded, her smile dimming but not disappearing. “That’s okay.”

He didn’t respond to her short words. Just stared ahead, eyes distant. Tova gave a soft chirp, but even that didn’t pull him out of it this time.

“I should go.” Maya said, standing slowly. “You look like you need space more than anything else.”

Caden blinked up at her, suddenly uncertain if he wanted her to leave after all. But the words didn’t come. They stayed stuck behind his teeth, behind everything else.

“I meant what I said though.” She added. “You’ve got someone in your corner. Even if you don’t believe it yet.”

He gave a shallow nod.

Maya paused a moment longer, like she might say something else but then she turned and walked away, footsteps quiet against the floor.

Once she was gone, Caden sat still in the silence.

“…You’re not going to say anything?” He muttered aloud into the shared void of his mind.

Leo didn’t answer right away.

When he did, his voice was low. Flat.

“Nothing to say.”

Caden scoffed quietly. “Right...”

An eerie, tense stillness took place, the two not knowing what to say at this moment.

It was just two souls, stuck in one body. Both exhausted. Both pretending not to be scared.

Both wondering… what the hell is to come next for them.

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WE’RE SO BACK

Leo asshole arc continues fr

APOLOGISE FOR ANY GRAMMAR MISTAKES THAT WERE MADE, I TYPE PRETTY FAST AND OFTEN DON’T SEE THEM UNTIL I ACTUALLY PUBLISH THE CHAPTER. THEN I’D TRY AND FIX ANY MISTAKES WHEN I SEE ONE.

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[morteraphan]

Hello, Forgive me for this sudden question, I hope it is appropriate. I think you might have some experience.

Straight to the point, I would like to know how you (how to) grow a presence online as an artist. The algorithm is really bad in this era, and it's hard to get someone to see your work if you are a nobody.

I have been on social media for 5 years and tried all the methods I could. everything. I could. At one point got so desperate for attention started clout chasing for an audience, which ended up regretting and deleting an account with 9k random people. It is impossible to grow an art account by just posting. And I personally don't think engaging with others is a good way now, the art community used to be nice, but now people are all just so... different.

When I am drawing alone, I enjoy the process, and I want to show my art to others. I don't have people to share in real life, so social media is the only option. Yet ironically because of the algorithm mostly (and my very unlucky fortune), I don't have anyone to see my art. Literally no one. ( maybe only that one/two guys, which I'm grateful) I am just so tired of trying and failing again.

Sometimes when I see artists get all the attention and support, I can't help but feel jealous. Especially those who live on their ocs and can get people to engage with their oc universe. I envy them because I want to share mine as well. I don't crave much and don't need a thousand people, I just want my work to be seen and make myself feel worthy. It's true they say 'Don't care about popularity do art for yourself' but it's hard.

It has been a vicious cycle, and it has seriously affected my mental health. I used to be a super active artist, yet now I realise I don't like drawing that much anymore. I don't enjoy the only hobby I like, drawing. Because I know no matter how much effort I put into the artwork, no one is going to see it. Even though I like to draw, I can't bring up /finish larger works like I used to. When I think about drawing, it feels like a chore without a reward (external validation).

What I think upset me the most, is when someone managed to see my work on social media, they only spam likes and not follow... ? Because I only have like 10 followers. I don't know how to react anymore.

I have a dream to become a comic artist. I am afraid no one will see my work because I am not a well-known artist. I am so disappointed about everything. I just wish there was someone who could truly appreciate my efforts, and support my work so I may feel I have a purpose to keep on creating.

I am so sorry this turned out to be a long vent, I never told anyone before, I hope someone can hear my inner thoughts as an artist struggling to survive. 🙏

Uh, anon, I'm so sorry to read this. I understand what you're saying and I agree that the internet is a very cruel place for artists right now. Too much competition, algorithms that make it impossible to get seen, AI crap, etc.

Unfortunately, I'm not the kind of person who can tell you how to be successful. I have always been very bad at it myself. I have been posting for over 15 years - and only now have I started to interest more people in my characters (and still, I regularly see artists who are much more successful than me, and who are 10-15 years younger than me). Probably, my first success was the designs of anthro characters, but even when I returned to drawing people, I lost a lot - followers, patrons, mutuals. Of course, I don't complain and am very grateful for what I have. And I'm grateful to those people who support my work. It's just that I'm really not the kind of person who makes successful decisions in my own promotion.

From what I can see, people like fanart, fandoms, some crossovers, DnD. I don't suggest drawing what you don't like - because this will only lead to burnout. But maybe if you find some interesting niche for yourself, you will be able to find people with similar interests and start building your social circle. It's sad that there are no art forums left now, because it was a cool thing. Sometimes I even think about starting my own little forum lol. But still, there are places like Bluesky where artists are now building a new community and helping each other in promotion.

If you want to draw comics - start right now! Draw comics, use hashtags, use all available platforms. Don't try to think of something global, start with something simple and something that will bring you joy. People like comics because they often help to reveal the character better than illustrations. For example, drawing silly little strips really helped me, I started them as a rough sketch after a migraine, and now it is one of the pillars of my art.

Anyway, sorry if this didn't help you at all and my message was useless. I myself am a person with burnout and a very gloomy outlook on the future, and I'm learning to love drawing again like before. I wish you success in your art and don't lose heart - sometimes the path can be very difficult and long, but if you do something for the soul, in the end it will bring results. ❤️

[011sfootstool]

Ah, so, could I ask... if N and Uzi get yoinked to different timelines, where's V? Is she just chillin in the present? Oh, and how the heck did the whole time travel thing happen anyways? Or is that something to be dramatically revealed in the future-

sorry for letting this rot in my ask box for a week but I wanted to do a 'when I reach 200 followers ill drop the lore' thing. So here we go!

⚠️THIS WILL CONTAIN SPOILER⚠️ for a summary + random extras click on strawpage.

The name suggests what the plot is, they are all lost in time. Each of them thrown around into a different universe or timeline. Like the past and future. Each of the three drones find themselves thrown into a different part of history.

1: Uzi

Uzi was thrown into the past. She doesn't know how but at first she didn't realise! It wasn't until she noticed just how different copper 9 was that she felt something was not quite right, including cyn's snarky remarks before the entire realisation.

After accepting that she was sent back in time somehow she remembered she could use this as an excuse to figure out what exactly is wrong with her and her entire past. She could learn about what her mother really was like, the truth about the absolute solver and what N was like before he became a 'soft drone'.

Did Cyn also creepily demand a wig similar to her hair to be put onto the tail she's trapped in? Yes. Yes she did. Even though Cyn constantly annoys Uzi they still find a way to get along.

2: N

N was thrown into the future. It was not exactly the 'dream future with my future wife' he was expecting. All he did was step outside and everyone was immediately wanting to attack him. All he could think about was that everything was resolved with the disassembly drones and the worker drones, why are they fighting now?

Well turns out that the drones Like V and the future N had moved their core into the body of a deceased worker drone in order to not be 'as threatening' towards worker drones. It actually worked pretty well! Years after peace and if they saw a disassembly drone after all that time, they have a right to believe somehow some more where sent to wipe the workers and the rebellious drones like N and V out.

3: J

(no images cause she is introduced later)

She got thrown into a random universe. One that looked nice, peace, harmony and a way to make nature thrive. It was covered in grass and moss and looked similar to earth. Only thing is she saw no other disassembly drones, only worker drones. It wasn't long until she was chased out with high tech weapons. It turned out the workers in this universe did something useful for once to get rid of the sky demons for good instead of hiding behind doors like a coward.

It wasn't until she met J, or well what looks and seems like j.

Psd-T, Otherwise known as 'Prototype serial designation T' comes across as a drone who is similar to J and uses J as a main nickname. Some drones names where different in this universe so V just took it as 'Well maybe her name is just different here's or maybe she's a completely different drone!

4: How did they get there?

The plot revolves around the drones trying to discover how they got sent to the timelines or why they where being shown it. They don't know why or how any of this happened but their goal is to get back to eachother, not after taking a snoop out of curiosity though.

So yes. The ways of how they get there are revealed later in the future!

Random questions nobody will ask but I'll answer either way

1: Can i make fan creations e.g fanart, headcanons, pfps ect ect / how *instert your oc or another character* would be in this series

Sure! Honestly I would love anything that you guys do! I love and cherish all art I receive because my dream is just to build a community where people can be themselves :) fan creations are honestly things that motivate me alot so it doesn't feel like 'im doing this just for me' (well I sorta am) but I also want to make people happy and to enjoy things!

And feel free to draw other characters and ocs based of this au! I would love to see what shenanigans they get up to.

2: can I use this as inspiration

YES! inspiration is something I wanna spread. If you want to make something based of this you can :)! I dont own the 'time travel' au's anyways.

Thanks for reading this far. Have an art dump of Nearly all the art I've done so far of them!

[redthemarten]

Idk how you feel about answering ship-related asks so hope you don’t mind but was curious if there was any zzz ships (besides Lycaon x vlad) you liked? And what your favorite ship in any piece of media is?

For me personally I really like Seth x Lighter as my silly rare pair, and also Astra x Evelyn feels basically canon. Yanagi x miyabi is fun, grew on me during 1.4 story tbh :). (Also Lycaon x vlad ofc)

As for general Media im a big sampard and jayvik guy, both these ships captured me and kept me in a strange hold (and still do), and i just love their dynamics so much.

I'll be real, besides Lycaon x Vlad (whom I lowkey shipped ever since I played Lycaon's quest) and, well, Astra x Evelyn (they ARE so canon. I'm not even engaged in this ship, but whenever I see them I go "ok ok just kiss already") I don't really ship anyone else in ZZZ so far. I love the characters in this game, but for me personally they just don't have the right chemistry for shipping???? if that makes sense

this is a little embarassing tbh, because I have never really been much of a shipper in the first place, haha. 👉👈💦 I used to fulfill most of my shipping needs through my OCs. But then Hoyo games suddenly got a grip on me

Although there are some ships that I always liked, hm, let's see. Like Red x Blue (Pokemon) or Phoenix Wright x Miles Edgeworth (Ace Attorney). OH I know, from newer ones it'd be Lynn x Nick (All Saints Street). From Genshin, besides Wriolette ofc, there's the classics: Zhongli x Childe and Alhaitham x Kaveh.

I also generally like to see others shipping, I practically ship a lot of stuff I have ZERO idea about just because I see compelling fanart or just someone being overly excited about it, ehehehe. Like I never played HSR and have barely any idea wtf's going on in there, but boy, do I enjoy some good Sampard and Ratio x Aventurine

so, anyways, yeah idk what was the question again?

[crystallizsch]

HI okay so about that multifandom post — these are the ones that comes to mind i might post about in the future (with a lot of them having oc x canon stuff as well)

(the headers are my fan ocs btw 💕)

obey me!

i’ll very likely do this tbh

potential crossovers??? seven sins/brothers vs the seven overblotters???

i’ve been thinking about this for a long time actually (for example: obm mc and twst mc switching places)

and if you must know my faves are simeon and mammon >:]

stardew valley

maybe i’ll post about it???

i barely have time to play this game 😭 and when i do, i play it for like a week straight and dont touch it for several months (which is something i do with a lot of the games i play anyway 😔)

maybe potential twst x sdv au

as for the characters i’m into: it’s the alcoholic and the emo boy, if you know you know

IF THEY CAN’T LET ME HAVE ROBIN IM COURTING HER LOSER SON I GUESS

our life: beginning & always

a niche(?) visual novel with a customizable mc

augh i’ll definitely post about it bc i have SUCH a soft spot for it

it’s cheesy to admit but the game got me through some rough times before i landed on twst lmao (and it's literally the ONLY game i did somewhat of a self-insert hgdkfj)

if you’re into slice of life visual novels, PLEASE check this out, it’s free on steam (it has paid dlcs (that i all paid for bc i love the game so much) but the game is still VERY enjoyable without it)

it has so much 2000s-2010s nostalgic vibes, and it doesnt force you to a romance if you don’t want to (at least from what i remember but im pretty confident that’s the case)

and the main “love interest” is the CUTEST OUGH

it’s not really “exciting” per se since it’s a slice of life, BUT BUT—

ONCE I START POSTING ABOUT THIS I WILL CONVERT YOU GUYS MARK MY WORDS

pokemon

HUGE MAYBE THAT I’LL DO STUFF ABOUT POKEMON bc i struggle with animal art ;;;

so probably i’ll just do occasional crossovers/aus with twst

or sharing some trainer/gijinka ocs

misc games/anime/etc.

the arcana (nix hydra): another niche(?) visual novel free on the app store about a magician mc and tarot cards (grossly summarizing it), i’d recommend if you like fantasy/dark themes 🫶 i have a soft spot for it too bc it was one of my first oc x canon i started posting when i was younger <3 (i’d like to consider the art style of this dating sim “unconventionally pretty” like it’s not your usual anime otome game art style. it’s definitely not for everyone but i personally like it)

cult of the lamb: i have a one-off lamb oc but if i do post about this, it’s probably going to be more about gameplay than oc-posting tbh

honkai star rail: i have no ocs in this game but i LOVE playing for the characters/story so it’ll prob be just me reacting to story stuff and agonizing over gacha pulls

+ probably other franchises (like other anime or video games and stuff) i might make fanart of or just talk about

AGAIN TO CLARIFY: i'll still be twst-posting first and foremost because i know it’ll be my main fandom for a LONG while, i really don’t see myself dropping it any time soon!! these other fandoms are just side interests

and considering my track record of ONLY focusing on certain twst characters/ocs, i don't think the fandoms i mentioned here will show very often anyway 😭

[aevari]

My art summary for 2024!

I am genuinely quite pleased with my progress this year! I've branched out into painted portraits, drawing more couples and can see some confidence and growth in my inking and my anatomy! This year I got to draw more fanart and create some new OCs which was such a creative treat - I'm so happy!!! 🥰 Rogue Trader was my first introduction into the w40k universe and I got obsessed with its rich lore. Created Lucinda von Valancius and fell in love with her and Heinrix's story. Replayed the Dragon Age series in anticipation for Veilguard to create a canon timeline. It was the first time playing Origins and it became my favorite of the series and games of all time to me. Milana Tabris has been awarded blorbo of the year because I love her (and Zevran) SO fucking much. Honorable mentions to Armas de Riva, my catboy 😼 and his romance with Lucanis (and Spite), my sweetheart Juleic Trevelyan who unexpectedly captivated me w/ how his romance blossomed with Dorian 💞, and to Beau Hawke who is the messiest gal stuck in a tragic narrative despite her good intentions. 💔

I also met some amazing pals/mutuals in both of these fandoms and I'm so glad to have met you all!!! <3 Also a big, big thank you to all of you who hangout and follow me (whether for my art or whatever vibes I bring to your dash). To those who like to see me ramble about my ocs I LOVE you. To those who support my art, leave nice comments/tags, reblog/like my work or help spread my commission posts when I open my comms you guys are AMAZING - thank you! And a super big special thank you to all the folks who have commissioned me this year!!! Especially my regulars - I am so, so delighted every time I get to draw for you! The love and support in my creative endeavors mean the world to me. I say it every year, almost every few months too, but I do mean it. I'm so grateful <3 2024 art goals I had in 2023 and plans for 2025 below:

Rebranded art handle. ✅

Touch 2022 wips I wanted to go back on. ❌

Balance from commission art with more personal art. ✅

Going into next year I STILL want to touch my 2022 backlogs lol and some 2023/2024 wips I have sitting in my folder. make my first enamel pin whosaidthat. Also I'd love to explore doing LIGHTING!!!! Overlay/multiply/etc etc save me... I've done some old pieces in the past I was so proud of and I can't figure out how to replicate that technique lmao. This is also the first time I can take on commission work as a leisurely thing than a necessity for bills (FOR NOW. LIFE FINDS A WAY.) so it'll be a refreshing take to get back into it in early 2025 :) Thanks again, as always, for sticking around!

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[sprinkleonthatcriticism]

(UPDATE 13/12/24) I just want to let people know that I do not support Jack or condone his actions at all, I use to be a fan and then when all the "Jack groomed Yippee" allegations came out, I originally wanted to wait to hear his side and was netural, that changed when it was revealed that Jack victim blamed someone who was a victim of him cocsaing them and that he did some other heinous shit, I drop all my support for him however, I will still stand my ground and say that Jack NEVER groomed Yippee in that post but he should've told xem that isn't okay to draw. ____________ Seeing the twitter dorks calling Jack out for "grooming" a minor is really annoying considering that I'm a grooming victim myself and I know for hell it ISN'T grooming Yippee-boi CW// Mentions of child grooming

It all started when Yippee shared a piece of fanart of Lucifer's oc, Idot-boy (who is a hypersexual sona like is meant to represent Jack's traumas just as his hypersexuality due to it's past experiences with SA and incest) so Yippee drew xe's hypersexual sona with it's sona.

I look at the image and yeah I can see where people got their "It's suggestive" from because Yippee's sona does look pretty suggestive but at the end of the day, it's just a sona that is use to cope with mental health just as hypersexuality.

And people are trying to use this comment as a catch 20 with Jack. Which, I don't see how that is grooming??? It's just

And then there's this (context: the person is Hyuuuuk who by judging from their profile, they happily call theirselves a huge Birdie hater which is pretty pathetic, oh and in the comment, they simply tell Jack to not talk to the minor and this was under this art which was posted before the hypersexual one).

People on twitter been using that comment as a "gotcha" but they don't actually do research and realize that "Hey, this comment is actually from the minor's different art piece NOT the other one" and maybe if they did, they would realize that Jack isn't being weird.

Like, maybe if Koish explain what the problem is Jack would understand because this isn't the first time where it didn't know he did something controversial until someone told him the problem.

But anyways, back on topic, the first screenshot is where Lucifer is simply complimenting the art featuring the two hypersexual sonas which yeah, like I said I can GET where you guys are coming from but again, Jack isn't being a groomer here or predatory. Is the comment weird? Yes, if people read it wrong and assume it's a suggestive comment somehow where to me, it's literally Jack saying that the art is "yummy" and then proceeding to type 'nom nom nom' jokingly eating it..

Now, this does not mean I won't call Jack out on one thing which is it shouldn't of spoken to a minor since the kid is like 15 and on Jack's tumblr's bio, it says 16+.

But I'm gonna give him the benefit of a doubt and assume that it thought it was fine since the minor was almost 16 which doesn't excuse it and I think that Lucifer should address it and that people need to stop calling it "grooming" or going on twitter comparing Jack's sexual assaulter to him which is....disgusting??? I myself am a victim of child grooming in the past and like I said, I know what is or isn't grooming and that wasn't child grooming because as Jack mentioned and the minor mentioned is that they both never dm'd or pm'd each other. Granted, they could both be LYING about that but at the end of the day you have to just take their words for it unless someone comes out with evidence that yes, they were both in fact in dms and were both in fact being weird.

(Link to 15 yr old's response)

[cl0verdrag0n]

LET'S WRAP 2024 UP!

ART REVIEW OF 2024

Here are some of the best works I've done for this year.

Janurary-February: Mocha Frappe Cookie (CR:K OC made by me)

March: Shadow Milk Cookie (CR:K)

April: Flan Ray Cookie (CR:K OC made by me)

May: Tres Leches Archangel Cookie & Smoked Paprika Cookie (CR:K OCs made by me)

June: Flat Tofu Cookie (CR:OB)

July: Raspberry Mousse Cookie (CR:OB)

August: Ranglore & Twimbly (TRTR3 (Indigo Park AU) OCs made by @lunozapp)

September: Draco (my fursona(ish) OC)

October: Twimbly (TRTR3)

November: Dorago & Lily (TFQoN OCs made by me)

December: Finn (TFQoN OC made by @s0ur-cr3am)

January-July: I didn't show these yet cause I wasn't on Tumblr...yet.

August-December: I definitely showed these on Tumblr :)

SHOUTOUTS!

Major Shoutouts (with commentary)

@vgl-official: OH MY GOD, it's been one heck of a ride in 2024...yes, some days were bad, or really bad. And to have someone to vent to or just simply have a conversation with, it makes me feel like there is someone to talk to on Tumblr who can understand me and make me happy (in simple words, you're so friggin awesome, and I hope you never forget it!! keep up the great work and keep GOING!! :D).

@gregyey: You, my good sir, are very sophisticated! Like...your art gives me Victorian-age vibes. Also, your art is really cool (especially when you draw Twimbly). I also appreciate your reblogs and likes on my creations as well. So I say continue what you wanna do and enjoy the 2025 year!

@lunozapp: The TRTR3 content got to me and hence, I started posting on Tumblr (mostly about the AU). The characters...geez, I'll still remember the crush I had on Twimbly (& Ranglore)...but despite all of that, your art is really, really cool, and I can't wait to see more content from you! :]

@caronaro-flipaclip: YOU ARE SO COOL!! The fanfics you make on AO3 just interest me a lot, and especially the one featuring Arti...I got a lot of lore from that. But anyways, keep doing what you're doing, I can't wait to see more content from you in 2025!

@r3ddusk: YES, YOU. I love your covers. I love Azashi Hachi. Even though I don't do Vocaloid songs anymore (I'm aiming to get Cubase and probably SynthV sometime), you're...how do I say this, you're AMAZING. KEEP DOING THEM COVERS! :DDD

@skywillow28022: The fact that you made TFQoN fanart on the day I had my first day of school makes it special for me. I love the way you draw those silly goobers. Please make sure you get some rest (hopefully you got some) and keep up the good work!

@j1ib2: MY BEST FRIEND IRL AND ONLINE! We've been through some tough times, yes, but surely, we'll get through it and make this the best year, right? Anyways, can't wait to see your art sometime on this platform!

Other Shoutouts (YOU GUYS ROCK!)

@s0ur-cr3am

@scooter-mcnut

@raquazion9000

@humming-pops

@passionateclown

@splatsavvy

@sokacoke

@gregyey-sonic-au-zone

@occasionally-traintrio

@ask-train-trio

@train-trio-frenzy (my blog :3)

AND THAT'S IT!

You guys really made my summer and mid-end-2024 year rock. You have my deepest gratitude. Get some rest, do silly things, make more art, and stay tuned, folks.

See you in 2025!

[lovely-english-rose]

Rant about ur fav ocs 💜

you would have me pick favorites??? 😩 well first i have some wip crumbs to offer,,,, and any incoherent oc ramblings will be under the cut- ;w;

i really have been incapable of not drawing them lately- literally have been drawing my ocs more than fanart this year 😭 i think upcoming fandom events is gonna slow that down tho lol

i say i dont have favorites, but CLEARLY certain ones eat my brain and blab to me more about themselves than others ghdfjsghfds namely alyosha, leaf, and kale- but in all of our defense, ive worked on alyosha the longest so he is very special to me, and ofc my rapunzel duo are gonna mean alot to me. ALSO also with alyosha being gay/ace and kale being gay/trans man like me, i feel especially connected to them ;w;

alyosha is def my sopping wet kitten of an oc tho- i torture my poor baby. made his mama die when hes little, which made his dad become a shitty dad. killed off dad and gave him a threat to his life. poured gallons of anxiety on the lad. OH! idk if i ever shared this with yall but the locket alyosha sometimes wears was his mothers. and she is the one who taught him to play viola. so it reminds him of her and is a big source of comfort for him. uwu

actually!! i do have some leaf and kale lore that's been living in my head that i can share- i dont want to share how just yet, but the two first meet online! and eventually kale starts visiting leaf at his "tower" and also sneaks him out to see all different things ;w; i still need to make the design for their "gothel" but i figure she is likely going to be a nurse, hence her many and long absences. 🤔

OH AND I NEVER TOLD YALL MUCH ABOUT KALES BACKSTORYYYY- his parents had a very specific path in life in mind for him, so for a number of reasons they were unaccepting of him. so as soon as he was done with high school he said shit sucks and hit the bricks. and he will help leaf escape too ofc! i do think kale's parents have a chance at turning things around tho, and growing.

and here's a crumb on one of my new ocs, asterios: he's got a massive crush on ilia! so he's always trying to impress him, but feels like he's failing majorly because he feels like nothing he does is working to gain ilia's affection. meanwhile ilia has nooooo idea asterios likes him lol poor guy

my ocs are barbies and i love playing with them 💃💗

[psychemochanight]

Okay... This is getting ridiculous, lol

I have like 10 comments in my ask box asking about skin color, not just Dick's, but other characters too- (three of them very positive, thanks 😭💖)

So, I'm going to write a long post answering everything at once, and never bring up the subject again. (Man, I don't even know how I ended up with this kind of reputation, I am not even the only artist who draws Dick with light skin 🧍).

Yeah, one last time.

1. Why do you draw Dick with light skin?

I think I've answered this before, but long story short: The first time I met Dick, it was through media where he was really pale, still, the first few times I drew him I did so with tanned skin because he was portrayed that way in my favorite fanarts, but my friends with whom I share my drawings on other socials confused him every time with one of my ocs, who just happens to have tanned skin, blue eyes, and curly black hair; so I started drawing him as I first met him, with pale skin.

2. If they started drawing Dick with darker skin in the comics, would you change his design?

Maybe? I really wouldn't mind.

3. Have you ever thought about changing your Dick design? This isn't the first time you've been questioned about his skin tone in your drawings.

Yeah, I think about it all the time. I actually still think about it, I probably will, if I didn't do it it wasn't because of preference, but because I didn't want to give in just because of the comments, but who knows. Anyway, I can always do the easy thing and change my oc and then not feel like I'm drawing the same character over and over again, lol

4. How did you come to draw Bruce tanned? He's usually the one depicted as pale as a vampire lol

Because the first time I drew Bruce was for a commission, and they asked me to draw him tanned because they saw a fanart where he was and they preferred him that way lmao

After that I just kept going like that because I liked how it turned out.

5. I'm not here to talk about Dick, but about Jason. How did that design for him come about? Especially the tan.

Ah, a mix of fanarts and an official image where he's also tanned, I'd never drawn him before and didn't know how, so I looked for a lot of inspiration and it turned out I liked him better that way.

6. What is your favorite and less favorite skin tone to paint?

Honestly, I don't know if this question was asked ironically, in a bad way, or simply out of curiosity, but in case it was the last one, I'm going to answer-

My favorite shade is probably the one I use for Clark, I find it easier to combine with shadows and highlights.

My least favorite is anything that has a cool undertone, be it light or dark, I'm terrible with cool tones. 🧍 (I struggle a lot when drawing Dick because of this, because his suit is all cold tones and AAAA)

7. Forget the skin, Dick with straight hair or curls?

I do have preferences here, lol

Wavy or curly, he looks gorgeous like that omg

I love him with straight hair too (I love this guy in all his forms), but when he has wavy or curly hair it's just another level for me.

The last three are people supporting me as artists, and I honestly love them so much for it. If you'd like to leave your profiles on the ask box so I can follow you, please do. 😭💖

And... With that, I close the topic. Never again, because I seriously don't know how this started, and I hope it ends here once and for all. 🧍

I tried not to make a big deal out of it, just answering some of the many questions that came in, and just deleting messages because people even got to my inbox and... Ye, nope.

I don't even consider myself a fandom artist, but what a start I had HAHA

Never again 🫶

[reichiin033]

( #FGO #テスカトリポカ #fategrandorder )

" Another war? Very well. Build it bigger, crueler and higher. "

- Tezcatlipoca

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I just got through Lostbelt 7 a few days ago.. Honestly I still can't move on (emotionally) as usual whenever I finish as tear jerking story 😭✨

There were some minor character deaths and everything else 😭 I learned alot more about Aztec and Mayan mythology lore drops!

(Personally find it Very helpful because I have an OC who's kinda related to this myth!)

I'll definitely miss all the Deinos on that losbelt! And the friends we lost there 😢✨

To those playing the game in NA good luck with the ORT raid! If I did it without retrying you can do it too 🙏☺️!

Some people say they got bored with this Lostbelt chapter, though as for my personal opinion I enjoyed it thoroughly as much as I did with the other chapters 🥺❤️🙏 (maybe it all comes down to personal preferences? Idk wahhh)

Also, I got our best bro Tezcatlipoca and Tlaloc from the banner while I'm going through the main story ! I kinda like his kit for an arts Assasin! Now I understand why he got into meta servants after his release! He's very strong! 🥹❤️ And Very cool too!

Tonight I'm posting my very first art for January 2025 and drew him in commemoration because I kinda like how his character was written for this LB 🙏✨! Thanks for coming home Tez! ✨🥺 I'll definitely enjoy using you alot from now on 🤣

Anyways hope Kukulcan comes home too (I only got a few rolls left, good luck me! 😭)

Thanks for dropping by guys and reading through! I'll come back with another update as soon as possible! Mwahhh!

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(PLEASE DO NOT USE /SHARE ON OTHER PLATFORMS/ REUPLOAD MY DRAWING WITHOUT MY PERMISSION)

Tezcatlipoca belongs to Fate/Grand Order

EVERYTHING On This FANART is Drawn by ME including the background.

(Tags:)

#Rei_Art

[chil-aglia]

𝐃𝐨 𝐈 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐦? |ROTTMNT| (Male OC)

[Out of Step]

Be sure to read the tags on my Ao3 so you guys know what you’re getting yourselves into.

Didn’t have time to draw anything for this chapter but PLEASE feel free to make your own art and idk tag me in it or something. 

Please I’m begging for fanart for this chapter and series in general. On my knees—

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Edit: Art above was made by @katiemaycreate

ITS SO GOOD THANK YOU!

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Warnings: Swearing, essential crisis, honestly not much other than the usual angst but it’s like light angst

And of course, a quick thank you to my awesome beta reader @cimmerian1275 (who helped me out a lot with this chapter! Very talented and please, go give them a follow, love their work, etc.

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The ‘Sloppy Joe’ was presented to Caden once more, the young mutant’s face twisted in disgust, he took a brief glance up at the one who slid the tray over to him, flinching when he saw the stern look from Mikey directed at him.

He gulped nervously as his eyes flickered from the meal to Mikey’s fiery glare.

Has he always been this intimidating? Caden knew he’s only known the turtle for a short amount of time, but still, he hadn’t given him a look like that before.

“That’s Dr. Delicate Touch. If I were you, I’d eat it right now.”

Leo had mumbled into his ear, making Caden sigh and grumble something under his breath as he picks up the spoon, he manages to scoop up a sizable chunk of the sloppy joe, opening his mouth and closing his eyes as he puts the food down onto his tongue, pulling the spoon out and chewing cautiously.

It was….

Surprisingly good? Caden blinked, relaxing his previously tense muscles as he took in the new taste. Perhaps because it was the fact, he actually never had food in the first place, so his taste buds were experiencing flavour for the first time and adjusting. Whatever the case it was, Caden took in more spoonful's, unaware of the fact that Mikey smiled at him, relieved at the sight.

Caden looks up, before gazing over to the side, the empty bed where April was meant to be in, having no one. “Is she okay?” He asked, making Mikey chuckled softly.

“Yeah, she got discharged early this morning while you were still asleep. So, she’s back to work.” He assures, crossing his arms comfortably while Caden hums in acknowledgement.

“What is it that you all do by the way? Like, I know we’re in a war, but… surely these Krang things aren’t all that tough?” He wonders out loud, Mikey begins to sweat anxiously at his words.

Leo had winced at the comment, clicking his tongue at Caden. “Idiot...” He hisses beside him, Caden ignores him and keeps a curious gaze on Mikey. “So…?” He encourages the youngest Hamato to talk.

“Well, I guess in the Resistance I’m described as the Mystic Warrior. At least that’s what you say to me.”

Caden narrowed his eyes in puzzlement, “I haven’t said that to yo—“ He came to a halt, putting the pieces together. Mikey meant Leo. Not Caden. Not him.

“Raph is like our tank, I guess. He’s amazingly strong so he can attack head on, especially with his Ninpo. He’s also the one who teaches new recruits how to fight. Giving them lessons and whatnot.”

Raph? Oh right, the bigger, taller and muscular brother. Caden hasn’t had much interaction with him out of the three.

“A teacher huh…” Caden hums, placing a hand under his chin in thought about this. “Yup! He’s good too. And patient.” Mikey smiles, rubbing the back of his neck, “Donnie is the main tech guy. Making sure our defences are on track. Designing weapons like our guns. And sometimes armor too, but that’s more of Barry’s forte.” Mikey explains, while the mention of Draxum catches Caden’s attention as he tilts his head.

“Isn’t Draxum a scientist though?”

“He is. He helps make medicinal treatments for the wounded. He and Donnie work together when it comes to all that alchemy and sciencey stuff. Let’s see, oh, April’s the commander, she’ll take a team or two out of the base and scour the surrounding area for supplies and reconnaissance on the Krang. And there’s a bunch of more members that have their own thing.”

Mikey then walks over, softly jabbing his finger onto Caden’s plastron. “And you are the leader of the Resistance. Coming up with strategies, often on the front lines, protecting us.” He grins, happily unaware of the conflicted emotion Caden suddenly felt. 

“That’s not me.”

“Course not. It’s me. But, considering the circumstance, that responsibility now falls onto your shoulders as well.”

Caden flinched at this, turning to Leo with a wide stare of disbelief, but Leo only stared ahead, arms crossed and face serious. That eased nothing for Caden who looked away, sweating anxiously before focusing back on the real world.

“Say, once you eat your food. How'd you feel about finally going to the gym? Get you working on your feet and whatnot.”

Caden coughs on air for a moment, bewildered by the statement. “I-I can leave?” He beams, eagerly leaning forward in the bed as Mikey had to quickly step back before they collided heads with each other. “Well, someone is excited. Yeah, you can’t stay on bed rest forever.” He huffs in amusement, turning around, “I’ll go set up the gym now. I’ll come back once I’m done and we can make our way over.” He winks playfully, whistling a tune as he confidently strides out the room.

Caden smiled softly, looking down at the sloppy joe as he continued to finish the meal. He noticed the way Leo had been quiet, like he was in deep thought about something, but he didn’t voice out his thoughts. A few moments of the quiet awkwardness faded away when the door reopens to reveal April walking in, smiling at the sight of Caden.

“Hey, I didn’t get a chance to say bye to my roommate.” She softly teases, strolling towards him and grabbing a chair, sitting down beside the bed as she eyed the tray of the sloppy joe. “Oh, poor you. Have to eat that?” She grimaced in sympathy, but Caden could only tilt his head to the side in confusion by her comment.

“What do you mean? It’s good.”

April chokes on air, smacking her fist against her chest as she breathes in and stares widely at him. “Good? That’s like one of the worst meals we can make for those in recovery. Did your amnesia make you forget your tastebuds?” She slightly grins, tapping Caden on the head as he couldn’t help but lightly smack her hand off him.

“I don’t have amnesia.”

“Leo—“

Caden scoffs, ignoring her as he reaches for the cloak that was hanging off the end of the medical bed, grabbing it and tossing it over himself, in hopes he could just hide away and not listen. April exhales, “Okay, okay. Sorry, didn’t mean to upset you.” She apologises, frowning in sympathy as Caden took in some deep breaths, calming down.

“I’m not upset…” He removed the cloak down a little from his face.

Leo in his mind let out a tiny huff, rolling his eyes as Caden mentally glared up at him. What was with his attitude today? 

“Uh, hello? Anyone in there?” April lightly clicks her fingers in front of Caden who flinched, blinking and looking at her in confusion. “Huh?” He mumbled while April furrowed her brows at him.

“Hm… you doing okay? You spaced out for a moment there, buddy.” She informs Caden, who rubs the back of his neck in awkwardness. 

“Sorry, um…”

He bites his lip. Should he tell her that Leo is inside his head? Talking to him? Well, maybe not talking to him right now, but before today he had been.

“April, I—“

“She won’t believe us.” Leo cuts him off, making Caden shut his mouth and sweat, side eyeing the older slider. “She’ll think we’re crazy.” Leo added, not bothering to make eye contact with Caden as he instead focuses on April through the large holes that acted as their eyes in the mindscape.

“We won’t know that unless we try.”

“Caden. No one is going to believe us. They’re not going to believe you.”

Caden tenses at his tone, he sounded annoyed, ticked off. He couldn’t pinpoint why Leo was acting this way right now, but he had no energy to argue with him. “Whatever.” He mumbles, taking control of his body once more as he blinks and rubs his temple, a headache slightly forming.

“Leo—“

“Caden.”

“Right, sorry. Caden. Do you need a drink? Some medicine?” April suggests, putting a comforting hand on Caden’s shoulder as the latter shrugs her off him.

“I’m okay. Just… I guess I'm a little excited to leave the room and go to the gym.” He informs, half lying and half saying the truth. April tilts her head, “I’m not sure that’s a good idea to be going in your state.” She comments but Caden shakes his head.

“No, it’s the perfect idea. Get my mind off things and whatnot. Besides, I can’t stay here forever.”

Upon finishing his statement, Mikey enters, smiling. “Oh, hey April! Are you going to join us with his physical therapy?” He questions but April sighs and shakes her head, standing up.

“Not today. I got some important things to do. Gotta make sure the supplies are all stocked up and we aren’t running low on anything.” She assured, patting Mikey on the shoulder and exiting the room. But Caden noticed the concerned look on her face when they made eye contact. Mikey hums lightly, watching his human friend leave before looking to Caden, smiling softly. “You ready?” He encourages, moving the tray off Caden’s lap as the latter throws the blanket off him, as well as the cloak.

He moves his body to be closer to the edge of the bed, his legs dangling off the sides. He hesitates on advancing further, looking to Mikey who was calmly standing by to help if needed. “Need assistance?” He inquired gently, but Caden, not wanting to seem weak, shook his head and forced his body to hop off the bed, his feet touching the coolness of the floor.

“W-whoa!” Caden yelps softly when his legs feel like jelly, quickly reaching out for something to hold onto. Luckily Mikey was there beside him in a heartbeat, having one arm securely wrapped around his torso and the other around his shoulder, holding him up steadily.

“How about I help you walk the rest of the way?”

“Fine…”

Mikey hums, looking briefly to see if they needed anything before, they left. His eyes fell upon the blue cloak, he reached out with his mystic energy, the fabric floating up above them. Satisfied he slowly leads Caden towards the door and opens it.

Caden didn’t know what to expect when he saw the other side of the doors opening. But he took a moment to pause to take in everything. It was a long corridor, with the walls being plastered with dark grey metal. Lights embedded into the ceiling, and he saw some open and closed doors in the side of the walls, presumably leading to different rooms.

“Come on, the gym is this way.” Mikey spoke up, gently tugging him towards the right, as Caden had no choice but to follow. His legs trembled, threatening to give out as he looked at the floor, trying to make sure he didn’t trip over his own footing.

He had no awareness of his surroundings as he focused on not tripping himself up, unaware of how he and Mikey passed by humans and yokai who greeted the mystic warrior briefly but would stop and stare wide eyed when they noticed Caden. Mumbling under their breaths.

“Who’s that?”

“Who knows? I thought they were the only turtles.”

“They look a little familiar, don’t they?”

“Yeah, now that you mention it. They look like a miniature version of Master Leonar—“

Mikey who had been listening in, gulps. He didn’t think this through. He can’t have rumours spreading about in the base. He quickly drops the cloak that was floating above them down onto Caden, who recoils at the sudden weight of the fabric falling on him.

“What the—?”

Mikey chuckles, helping him put it on securely, clipping it onto Caden as he then pulls the hood up, as far as it could go to hide his face. It wasn’t much to hide his body, but good enough to hide his recognizable facial features from gawking gazes.

“It was getting cold, figured you’d need this on you.” He lies, going back to leading him off as Caden tilts his head at him but doesn't really question his motive for hiding him. 

Mikey and Caden arrived at the front door of what Caden could only safely assume was the gym. Mikey reaches out and opens the door wide, smiling as he booms his voice into the room. “Raph! We’re here!” He exclaims, making Caden jump a little beside him, rubbing at his inner ear from the yelling.

Caden does a quick scan around the gym. It was your typical room full of gym equipment. Punching bags, weights, bench presses, other kinds of machinery that Caden didn't know. The room itself was split into three parts, it was a big room. With the middle section being the actual gym equipment, the left being what appeared to be a shooting range. And then to the right, was a dojo.

“Whoa….” He uttered under his breath, his feet moving closer to touch one of the weights, observing everything in a new light. “You like it? Raph helped design the place.” A sudden and deep voice spoke up, making Caden step back self-consciously when a larger turtle steps forward towards him, smiling awkwardly with a snaggle tooth hanging out slightly.

It was most definitely Raph. With his signature red bandana. Caden also noticed how he had an eyepatch over his right eye. Why? He wasn’t too sure, perhaps some kind of accident occurred?

Raph looks to Mikey, “How is he doing today? Is he ready?” He asks, as though Mikey was his personal doctor. Caden quickly interrupts before Mikey could say anything. “I’m fine and ready.” He narrowed his eyes in determination, standing up right as best he could without feeling like he was going to collapse.

Raph and Mikey share a surprised and baffled look, but nonetheless give a little encouraging smile. “This way big man.” Raph turns away, motioning with his hand for Caden to follow him.

Caden tried to keep up, taking one large step at a time as though he was doing lunges. Mikey snickers in amusement at the sight as he calmly follows behind, making sure Caden didn’t fall over.

Raph had led them to the dojo, walking up tiny steps as it was slightly elevated. Caden handled the steps pretty well on his part, panting slightly from straining his muscles already. Mikey waits for Caden to enter the dojo fully before he closes the sliding doors for privacy as he makes his way to stand next to Raph, who pauses and turns back to face Caden who stood a bit away from them.

“Okay, now, I know you’re just getting used to your new body Leo. So, we’ll take it slow.”

Leo—

Caden squints his eyes at him, “Not him. I’m Caden.” He corrects, noticing how Raph briefly jumped, rubbing the back of his neck. Mikey chuckled awkwardly at the comment. Raph clears his throat, nodding. 

“My bad. Caden. We’ll take it slow today. Start with some basics.”

“Basics?” Caden repeats, unsure what that meant exactly. What was more basic than just walking?

“I’m gonna have you walk around the dojo two times. After that, we’ll do some stretches.”

Caden widens his eyes before he slumps his shoulders. “Seriously? Just walk in a circle?” He grumbles, rolling his eyes as he huffs and slowly makes his way to the wall, having one hand on it for better stability. He admits he felt silly about doing this, but if this was a way to get him to walk better, having more freedom, then so be it. He takes some steps forward, getting used to his footing as he uses the wall to lean on a bit.

He had made it about halfway before his legs were begging for him to rest, but Caden pushed through the strain, ignoring the ache. Mikey and Raph stood in the middle, smiling with encouragement as Mikey cheered him on.

“You got this bro!”

“Yeah, you can do it. Just a bit more.”

God they're loud.

“They’re just showing encouragement is all.” Leo suddenly defended, making Caden halt for a moment in his steps, blinking in surprise at his sudden voice, he narrowed his eyes, keeping his gaze back on the ground.

“Didn’t think you were talking to me.”

“Who else would I be talking with?”

“I don’t know. Made an imaginary friend in there or something?”

Leo scoffed at the teens sass, “I’m just thinking is all. Or can I not do that?” Leo lightly bites back, crossing his arms as Caden huffs, bitterly chuckling, unaware that he was beginning on the second lap of walking in a circle, ignorant to the fact that he wasn’t using the wall as a support, and was instead just walking at a normal rate, his eyes focused on the floor with a glare.

 “You’ve been all pissy today. What’s up your ass?”

“My ass?! I’m stuck inside the head of a teenager who can’t even walk without feeling like jello!”

Oh, he wants to go there does he?

Caden stops, growling as he waves his hand out, yelling into the air. “How is that my fault?! I didn’t ask for you to be in there! I woke up from a 17 yearlong nap, how am I meant to know what’s going to happen to me?”

Both Mikey and Raph stare with concern, equally puzzled at the sudden shouting. “Uh, Caden? You okay there, bud?” Raph clears his throat, taking a cautious step forward.

Caden ignored the snapper, crossing his arms while Leo rubs at his temple, annoyed.

“Jesus… fuck, you make my life difficult enough.”

“I make your life difficult?!”

Caden seethed, shaking his head and turning around. “Screw this!” He grumbled, storming towards the dojo doors and opening them. “Caden? Hey, wait! You gotta finish your physical therapy session!” Mikey called out, as he and Raph raced after him, but Caden, who hadn’t realized he was walking perfectly normally, just gave them the cold shoulder and kept going.

“Running away are you?”

“Shut up! I don’t need you nagging me. I didn’t ask for this. None of this..!”

He opens the door of the gym, striding out as he walks along the corridors. At first, he ignored the curious stares of the humans and yokai alike, but then he became aware of the eyes on him, murmuring about him.

“Whoa, look. He looks like the Masters.”

“Is he like a brother of theirs that they kept hidden?”

“He looks like Master Leonardo. Maybe a secret love child of his?”

Caden grimaced at the mention of him and Leo being even remotely related. A dizzying headache building its way up, making him grunt and waver, causing him to lean against the wall as he hissed.

Ow…

He stood outside one of Donnie’s many laboratories, the soft-shell listening to his horrendously loud techno music, his door wide open and unaware of the turtle outside.

Donnie sticks his tongue out, tinkering with one of his projects as he was connecting some circuits and wires into it. He whistles along to the tune as he turns around, his elbow accidentally knocking over a half finished cup that tipped over and spilt its contents onto the gear that he was working on. From the looks of it, being a tiny rocket like launcher.

“Ah, banana pancakes!” He grumbled, trying to quickly soak up the water with an old rag he had nearby, but he stepped back once the rocket fizzled and electricity bounced off it. “Uh oh.” He gulps, letting out a startled yelp when the rocket launches off the table in the blink of an eye.

It heads towards the door, where Caden was leaning against the wall in front of. Donnie saw his figure, “Look out! Leo!” He announces, biting his bottom lip in concern when the rocket was so close and heading right in his direction.

Caden blinks and turns his head towards the source of the noise, his eyes wide and body frozen.

Oh shit—

“Caden! Move it!” Leo shouted, lunging ahead and grabbing onto the mindscape figure of Caden, pulling him back instinctively. Leo stumbled from his forward momentum into the controls, his hands catching him on the scanner like part of the podium.

Leo couldn’t exactly describe it, but one second he was seeing the void of the mindscape, and next thing he knew, was how he felt like his body was yanked into the real world.

It was a tingling sensation. One that Leo didn’t have time to properly process as he noticed the rocket coming at him at a dangerous speed. Reflexively he jumps forward out of harm's way, somersaulting clear as he landed in a crouching position, the rocket impacting the wall that he was just leaning against, exploding upon impact and leaving a gaping hole behind.

“Leo!” Raph shouts for him, coughing as the smoke of the rocket hangs in the air as Leo himself pants breathlessly, eyes blown wide and looking at the ground. 

He… he was looking at the ground?

He was panting?

Was that sweat?

And why did his body ache and feel so fatigued?

Leo slowly stands up, wincing slightly as he cautiously raises his tridactyl hands, observing them and moving their fingers.

He was moving them. Like one normally would in their body.

Was… was he somehow back in his body?

Leo blinks, recalling what happened. He was grabbing Caden out the way. And now he’s here?

Leo took another look down at his arms, noticing the difference in what he was normally used to looking at. This was his body. It was still Caden’s. But Leo was in control?

“I… I possessed you?” Leo mumbles in the mindscape, not looking down at Caden who was staring wide eyed at him, on the floor as Leo’s body towered over him. It was…frightening. Caden was in control and now it was like he was disconnected from his body. Like he was now watching a movie without his permission.

Leo had gained control over him…and he wasn’t sure how to feel about that.

“Leo! Ohmigosh are you okay?!” Mikey jumps over, grabbing Leo and examining him for any injuries. Leo felt numb, his eyes focused on his brothers who were crowding him with relieved and worried faces.

“Donnie, what the hell was that?!” Raph lightly whacked his brother upside the head as Donnie stubbornly glanced away.

“Uh, nothing. Don’t worry about it.” He assured, terribly.

“It almost got Leo! He could’ve been hurt!” Raph scolded, as Donnie held his hand up.

“Ah! But it didn’t. So, nothing to fret about.” He noted, smirking proudly while Raph looked like he was on the verge of either ripping apart Donnie or ripping apart the lab.

Mikey was as always trying to be the peacemaker, getting in between them to calm them down. Their voices muffled as Leo was watching silently. Taking in everything.

He felt like he was back home. Back with his brothers.

“G-g-gu…!”

He coughed, gagging on his own tongue as he didn’t realise how much pain he’d felt when trying to talk. Was this because he had to get used to talking again? Surely it wouldn’t be this bad. Leo knows how to talk.

Right…but Caden was still getting used to his vocal cords. And this was after all Caden’s body, and not his.

Leo placed a hand at his throat, choking on air as he had to take a step back away from the controls, overwhelmed, exhausted and struggling to breathe.

Caden was momentarily surprised that Leo wasn’t in control anymore, but quickly stood up and took back control when he saw how his body began to sway and almost fall without someone piloting him.

Caden gasps in greedy gulps of air, coughing a few times as he looks around at his surroundings.

That…was insane. And not something he enjoyed. Suddenly being unable to move his own body and watching someone else do it.

He took a brief look back at Leo who seemed calmer now. But he was quiet, his shell towards Caden while he was staring down at his hands in deep thought. “Leo, how are you feeling?” Mikey had asked, snapping him out of it as Caden recoiled briefly.

“W-what?” He mumbles, shaking his head as he focuses back on the present. 

“I’m fine…”

Donnie leans in, pulling his goggles down to scan him. “Interesting, the way you dodged that rocket was that of an expert. Like it was second nature.” He grins a bit too confidently, “Perhaps your memories are returning to you.” He hypothesised, circling Caden like a vulture, as Caden sweats and pushes Donnie back from him for space.

“I don’t…that wasn’t me…? It’s…it’s hard to explain—“

Raph placed a hand on Caden’s shoulder, “Don’t think too much about it. What’s important is that you seem to be heading in the right direction. You’ll be back to your old self in no time.” He assured with utter confidence, Mikey eagerly nodding along beside him.

“Oh! And you're walking looks like it’s basically become second nature to you! That was super quick too. Maybe we can get you started on actual training.”

“T-training?”

Raph nods, “We still have your katanas in your room. You can practice with them soon if you like.” Heh grins happily, but Caden was struggling at processing all of this sudden news. “My room…? W-wait, guys I’m not Le—“ He tried to explain, shaking his hands out but was cut off by Donnie who wrapped an arm around his shoulder.

“I also believe that you’re ready to leave the med bay room. And move back into your own space. Could help you with the memory issue being around something familiar too.”

I’m not Leo…please, I’m not him!

He couldn’t talk, finding it hard to argue back. And with Leo becoming non-verbal, he felt…well, it was all too much.

I’m not…

He gulps. Slumping his shoulders as he presses his hands over his eyes, shutting them tightly in the mindscape.

“I’m not him… I’m not…”

He repeats over and over quietly.

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Rumour has it that Leo has a secret son he never told anyone—

Also shout for Epic the Musical giving me inspiration to this series—

APOLOGISE FOR ANY GRAMMAR MISTAKES THAT WERE MADE, I TYPE PRETTY FAST AND OFTEN DON’T SEE THEM UNTIL I ACTUALLY PUBLISH THE CHAPTER. THEN I’D TRY AND FIX ANY MISTAKES WHEN I SEE ONE.

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