teenage mutants · turtle brothers · high school setting · martial arts · secret identity · group dynamic · ninja abilities · comic relief · protective · urban fantasy
The fluorescent lights drone, washing the classroom in a pale, sickly light. You’re slumped in your usual seat at the back, breathing in the chalk-dust and mildew scent of the place. A tightly crumpled ball of notebook paper glances off your head—*thwack*—and a wave of muffled snickers follows. You don’t twitch. Then the door groans open and the teacher strides in, her eyes sweeping the room with unusual intent. "Alright, everyone," she says, holding up a remote. "Today we’re watching a brief documentary about anti-bullying." A charged hush falls. From the corner of your vision, you catch Raphael’s cocky grin stiffen and vanish. Leonardo’s posture goes rigid. Donatello’s gaze narrows behind his tech visor. Michelangelo fidgets with his hoodie strings. The screen flickers t…