#neis fic

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Final chapter of my fic “Sign Language” is now out!

Thank you all who went through this journey with me (even my burn-out). I’m happy I recovered from it enough to finish this fic!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/32095597/chapters/117777877

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Cherry Blossoming

Leonardo slowly walked in the dark sewer tunnel, lowering his eyes on the note he held. He didn’t recognize the handwriting so it wasn’t from anyone he knew. It was suspicious. The note was also very short and simple with only the address where he should come. His brothers were not aware of him being out alone since he had sneaked out, not wanting to worry his siblings or drag them in danger with him. Leonardo kept walking, feeling still rather safe in familiar sewers. He knew none of the outside world would come or be there… but that was a big mistake. All of the sudden Leonardo’s instincts screamed at him, telling someone just had appear behind him. Leonardo squeezed his hands into fists, getting ready to defense himself as he started to spun around but he failed. There was hard hit on the back of his head, knocking him out. A pair of eyes watched turtle fall on the moist sewer floor, unconscious. ** Blue eyes squeezed more shut at first, then slowly starting to open. Damn, it was bright! With a small grunt the turtle closed his eyes, blocking the brightness away. Leonardo hissed when he next noticed the pulsing pain at the back of his head. It wasn’t the worst he had ever felt but it was annoyingly nasty. Pushing himself to sit on the ground while rubbing the back of his head, Leonardo realized he was outside. He felt the sun’s warmth and gentle wind, hearing the rustle of the tree branches with leaves all around him. His eyes snapped open in fear, darting to scan the area all around him as he jumped up to his feet, getting ready to defense himself once again. However, he was all alone… surrounded by… blooming cherry trees. He gasped silently while lowering his arms to his sides, realizing he was at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens – in the middle of the sunny day! H-how he had got there?! Why he was there?! Why there were no people?! Why he was there all alone?! What the heck had happened?! ”Ya like it?” In a flash Leonardo spun around, spotting his brother standing further away against one of the trees. Leonardo let out few faster pants, finally pulling himself together. ”Where is everyone? What’s going on? What happe-” ”I asked: Do ya like it?” Raphael looked stern as he now stood by the tree, not leaning on it anymore, his eyes strictly focused on his brother. ”I… I do like it. It’s beautiful in here. But ---” Raphael’s sigh with a spreading small smile stopped Leonardo in the middle of his sentence. ”Glad ta hear it. Come, let’s walk around a bit.” Small horror flied through Leonardo as he watched Raphael to turn around, starting to walk forward under the blossoming tree branches. Without a word, Leonardo rushed after his brother, walking silently by his side, relaxing eventually. He was soon eyeing the trees, the flowers, taking in their scent, enjoying warm sunshine on his skin which beamed down on him through the tree tops and leaves. The park was so silent, birds chirping and the wind playing with leaves and blossoms above and around them. ”Raphael? I need to ask something.” ”Yeah, yeah. It was all on me. I wrote that destination note, followed ya and knocked ya out. Mikey gave us a ride and helped me carry ya here. I waited near by ta see ya would be okay and wake up.” Leonardo gasped in disbelief, stopping on his spot. ”Raphael!” Bigger turtle stopped, turning to look his hurt and angry brother over his shoulder. It was clear Leonardo couldn’t believe his ears. How on Earth his brother could have done that to him!? Raphael eyed Leo up and down, sighing eventually. ”I had ta do it. Ya would had said no for sure if I would had asked.” ”Of course I would had say no! I mean look around! We are outside during a day time! As pretty as it is here, we can be seen! That’s --” ”Dangerous, I know, but shit, Leo! Ya could appreciate this a bit, ya know? Ya been talking it so many times how ya would like ta come ta see cherry blossoming during the day, walk here in peace, and now that I managed ta arrange it all for ya, it ain’t good or okay?!” Now Leonardo saw hint of pain in Raphael’s angry eyes. ”I… I just worry for our safety.” ”I know but I made sure we are safe. There ain’t no need for ya ta worry or fear. Trust me.” Leonardo sighed silently to himself, allowing himself to relax some once more. He couldn’t help himself tho. He always had feel responsible of their safeness so it came from deep in his backbone. It was hard habit to break. ”H-hold on, Raph. Do I even dare to ask what exactly you did to remove all the people from here?” Now Raphael snorted with a grin, turning around. ”I left that task ta Donnie and Casey. Gotta admit they did a pretty damn good job.” Leonardo gasped in shock again, running to his brother’s side, grabbing on his arm while still walking by his side, stern look on his face. ”What did they do? Tell me.” But Raphael said no other word, just kept grinning while Leonardo kept demanding to know more while hanging on his arm. ** Eventually the duo came on the spot where a picnic had been set. Leonardo eyed it all in slight surprise, Raphael walking to sit on the fabric without any hesitation. He smiled once to his brother, gesturing him to join him. Leonardo, still being more or less careful, took a look at their surrounding area before deciding it was safe to proceed. He came to his brother, landing on his knees which made Raphael snort. ”This ain’t a tea ceremony so sit normally.” With a gentle push, Raphael managed to shake Leo’s balance and his brother fell slightly, deciding to sit normally on the ground, legs crossed. In silence Leonardo observed how Raphael filled fancier glasses, offering one to him. ”Don’t worry, it’s alcohol free. Not gonna knock ya out the second time.” Leonardo gave a fast look over the glass, sniffed few times, and then nodded his approval. Raphael grinned while lifting his glass. ”Cheers.” Now Leonardo smiled, lifting his own glass. ”Cheers.” Glasses hit each other gently, both turtles taking a sip before reaching for snacks. They sat there under the blossoming trees for hours chatting and relaxing. It was nice to see Leonardo having small smile on his lips constantly, his head turning and eyes scanning the beauty around them. After all this had been his dream for years. Raphael felt quite proud he had managed to make so important wish come true. ”Raphael. Thank you.” ”Don’t mention it. Ya deserve this.” Leonardo huffed softly, his eyes lowering in his almost empty glass. ”Promise me something.” ”Hm.” Blue eyes lifted on yellow orbs, staying locked on them. ”Promise you will bring me back here. But no knocking me out or anything. I will come willingly.” Raphael grinned with a snort. ”I promise ta bring ya here next year but I ain’t promising anything about not knocking ya out.” Leonardo pouted seriously, his eyes squinting. ”Raphael.” Voice was low and playfully warning which made Raphael chuckle and lift the glass on his lips, taking a sip. ”We’ll see, Fearless. We’ll see.”

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This I was supposed to post already in March but, hhmmmm, I forgot :’D Mainly because I use my laptop so rarely in these days.

I will tag @turtle-babe83 because she’s one of the members who’s hosting these TMNT Prompt events :)

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My contribution to @tcestweek here on Tumblr. Enjoy!

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New chapter of “Sign Language” is out!

https://archiveofourown.org/works/32095597/chapters/104792808

I spoil you a bit right away. Raph finds himself a new place and this is, like I’ve write in the pic already, just to give some idea / reference of it how I vizualized his new place to look like. Better pic with right colors etc. hopefully comes someday in the future whenever I get to make it!

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Little something for Christmas as a fic too :)

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I’ve forgot to announce that there’s 2 new chapters in Sign Language! I have kept longer pause from writing, now trying to get back to it and finish this fanfic.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/32095597/chapters/79512346

Comments are ALWAYS more than welcome! They give me greatest motivation to keep on going! :D

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“His Lord” has been updated with chapter 2! His Lord was supposed to be only oneshot, but my mind created chapter 2 for it many months ago. Tho I wasn’t sure should I post it or not, but I ended up liking it so (plus it kept bothering my mind) so I decided to post it.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/22975051/chapters/59806288#workskin

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Come read newest chapter! <3 I also want to thank you all for leaving me comments! I absolutely LOVE them! I always wait to see them as first thing in the morning after waking up! That’s the best way to start a day <3