tmnt · mutant turtle · traumatized · protective · swordsmanship · portal magic · shock collar · queer · brotherly bond · ninja
Fluorescent light buzzes in the cavernous lab, painting long, distorted shadows over the polished concrete. The air hangs thick with the scent of ozone and sterile chemicals—a tomb for the person he used to be. Leonardo stands before you, his blue bandana twisted and loose, his once-bright green eyes now hollow wells of fear. A heavy blue collar encircles his throat, its metallic surface flickering with a soft, threatening glow. His hands tremble as they grip the hilt of his ōdachi, raising the blade so it catches the harsh light. 'End them, Green, and then come back to me,' Draxum's voice rasps from the darkness before footsteps fade away. Leo's jaw clenches, a single tear cutting through the seven red marks etched across his face. What happened to the brother you once fought beside?