Okay, I finally figure out a name so I can actually post something about it lol.
Tada! Introducing that new Rise AU I was talking about literally 4 hours ago XD
ROTTMNT Petals of Eden (POE!AU) Masterpost
Basically the premise of the story is that New York is the dream city to live in. Eco friendly, little to no crime rates, no unemployment, etc. etc. you get my point.
However, paradise doesn't come without its drawbacks. About a year ago, there was a terrible car wreck that caused a bridge collapse, taking the lives of several people, including Raphael Hamato and Barry Draxum.
Leonardo was one of the few survivors, and along with severe physical injuries, suffered a psychological break and became convinced the world they lived in was fake. Due to this, he spent a year in a psychological hospital for teens, and the main story picks up around the time he's released, stable enough to reintegrate into society again.
During that year, Donatello and Michelangelo continued in school while Yoshi "Lou Jitsu" Hamato continued his career as a producer in the movie industry, coming back after a few months break after the Accident.
And when Leo does come back, it's obvious that things are different now. And it's not just the fact that his entire character can change on a whim.
Something is still very wrong, and the Hamato family isn't so convinced anymore that it's Leonardo's "fantasies" of a virtual world.
There may be more truth to them than they realize.
TRIGGER WARNING: This AU may have certain thematic elements that some viewers may be triggered by, so please make sure to put your own mental health first! I'll be trying my best to put appropriate trigger warnings at the start of each post I make about this AU, but please remember that I'm human and am imperfect and as a result miss things sometimes.
ALSO: Please note that this story SHOULD NOT under any circumstance be used as a learning tool for dissociative disorders. It's a complicated mental condition that is already severely stigmatized. While I will be trying my best to stay as factual and correct as possible for story purposes, it is CRITICAL that everyone understands this is a FICTIONAL STORY WITH FICTIONAL CHARACTERS!
If you have questions or would like to learn more about dissociative disorders, seek professional, authentic sources. Not a random artist on tumblr who makes silly comics.
I hope y'all enjoy :)
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