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twstgabrielle · 2 years

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Warning: Major injuries, a few scares and all around chaos. Also most likely inaccurate medical advice/information. If any of this makes you uncomfortable I highly encourage y'all to check out my other works.

Boredom, it was something that Michelangelo was extremely familiar with. Despite having three older brothers who he could mess around with or training in the dojo with his father or going to his room with all of his comic books and toys, there were still moments where the young turtle would get bored. And when boredom hit Michelangelo was a force to be reckoned with. Which is how he'd started on the current mission that he was starting. The young five year old turtle toddler had decided to start climbing things to see how high he could get before he'd have to climb back down. So far he'd managed to climb onto a chair in the kitchen by himself, managed to climb on the walkway rails that sat at one of the entrances of his home, and managed to nearly get to the kitchen counter before Raphael had came in and nearly scared him half to death and unknowingly deterring him from trying it out.

After that moment Michelangelo practically ran out of the kitchen leaving a confused older brother behind within it. The small orange clad turtle had ran as quickly and quietly as he could before he was sure that Raphael wasn't going to follow him and question him about him being in the kitchen. After somewhat hiding out in the pit area in the living room and not hearing his red clad brother coming after him for at least twenty minutes the youngest turtle finally relaxed and came out of his hiding place completely bummed out.

'Now I'll never know if I can climb up the kitchen counter....'

The turtle thought feeling a bit frustrated as he walked out of the familiar living room. Michelangelo glared a bit at the ground, annoyed that he was going to be bored again. As he glared at the ground he thought about what he should do next before an idea hit him.

'Maybe Donnie will do something with me.'

The turtle thought brightening up at the thought of his older brother hanging out with him. As Michelangelo ran to get to his brother's bedroom to see if he'd come and play with him the orange turtle stopped suddenly when he caught sight of the dojo and its opened doors. Curious the little turtle changed his course of action and made his way cautiously towards the dojo. Bright blue eyes peered in through the doors, expecting to see his father meditating within as he usually did. However to his surprise, his tall rodent Sensei was no where to be seen. All that greeted him was the familiar tatsumi mats and weapons that decorated the walls and the small shrine of Tang Shen and Miwa that sat within the corner. Michelangelo felt his curiosity grow and without thinking too much about it stepped inside the dojo.

'Wonder where papa went....?'

Michelangelo mused somewhat searching for the familiar figure in the dark red robes and familiar face of whites, browns and blacks. When he didn't see him the child somewhat slumped a bit before his gaze finally landed on a familiar sight. Sitting within the middle of the dojo was the family tree. The large tree stood amongst the room, its branches overhanging and filled with bright green leaves. It was tall and had been there for all of Michelangelo's life, and it was a well loved and taken care of tree that his Sensei Master Splinter took great pride in. As the young child looked at the large tree a sudden idea hit him, completely kicking his original idea of seeking out Donatello to the curb.

'What if I climbed the tree....?'

Michelangelo thought suddenly excited and giddy as the urge from earlier to try and climb things from earlier came back full force. The small turtle didn't even hesitate, instead making his way towards the large tree and its dark trunk to try and climb it. Gripping the bark and getting a good holding on it the youngest Hamato son began to climb up the large and sturdy tree, enjoying the thrill he'd received from doing so. He'd never been allowed on the tree, Master Splinter was very adamant about it and got very upset whenever he'd catch one of the boys trying to climb up it. He never knew why his father was so against it, seeing as how he was having the time of his life.

"This is so cool-!"

Michelangelo breathed climbing higher and higher until he'd finally reached the tree branches that hung over the dojo. Hoisting himself onto it Michelangelo perched himself onto it, relishing in the ecstatic feeling of actually accomplishing it. With a beaming grin on his freckled cheeks the little turtle sat on the branch for a few moments just basking in the feeling of pride and boyish excitement. After having his fill Michelangelo went to start his dissent down the tree when he finally took in just exactly how high he really was. Eyes going wide Michelangelo suddenly stiffened as he looked downwards towards the ground which now seemed like it was miles above the ground. A sudden feeling of fear hit him as he froze, and he couldn't move instead gripping the branch with his three fingered hands. However as he went to move himself to get a better grip he stumbled slightly causing his body to go forward. Michelangelo let out a startled shriek and he grabbed the branch to steady himself, his heart racing a mile a minute.

"H-help...! Someone help me-! Sensei....! Papa-! Raphie-! Donnie-! Anyone-!"

Michelangelo began to say his voice growing a bit hysterical as he struggled to keep himself on the tree branch. The once fun adventure and thrill of breaking his Sensei's wishes was now a terrifying experience to the five year old and he wanted more than anything to get down. Big large tears started to fill his eyes as he trembled with fear. He just wanted to get down, he didn't want to die, he wanted to get out of this tree and be on the ground again. As he broke down in his terror he failed to notice the person entering the dojo at that moment.

"Mikey?!? What are you doing?!?"

A voice childish and horrified came from below. Michelangelo's teary baby blues snapped towards the ground and were met with wide and scared dark blue ones.

"L-Leo....."

Michelangelo whimpered as he gripped the tree branch, relief hitting him as he saw his older brother Leonardo. The oldest Hamato son had already made his way towards the tree looking all in the world spooked as he stopped at the tree trunk.

"Mikey-! Are you okay-??"

Leonardo asked frantically as he took in the terrified and teary eyed gaze of his little brother. Michelangelo shook his head finally bursting into tears as he held onto the branch for dear life.

"N-no-! I'm not okay...! L-Leo I....I can't get down-!"

The younger turtle sobbed out as the older turtle stared at him in shock and fear. But just as quickly as the look appeared a new look came onto the other five year old's face. A look that he'd unknowingly have with him for the rest of his life.

A look of older brother determination.

"It's okay Mikey, I'm here. Everything's gonna be okay I promise. I'm gonna come and get you just don't move."

Leonardo said his small face scrunched up in a fiery determination as he began to climb up the tree himself, wanting nothing more than to get his little brother down and safe onto the ground. Michelangelo's eyes went wide as he watched his big brother, the brother who followed the rules and never disobeyed Master Splinter's wishes, completely disregard them as he too climbed up. Before Michelangelo knew it Leonardo was already on the branch, his gaze focused solely on Michelangelo. The oldest Hamato son carefully moved closer towards the youngest Hamato son, reaching his hand out towards him.

"It's okay Mikey I'm right here, just take my hand and we'll get down safely."

Leonardo said his voice soft and calm. Michelangelo shook his head trembling.

"I-I can't-! What if I fall-?!"

Michelangelo began to say before Leonardo interrupted him.

"You're not going to fall. I won't let you fall, I'll never let you fall Mikey. You'll be okay I promise. Trust me."

Leonardo said his voice strong and serious for one so young. Michelangelo stared at him, his trembling calming down somewhat as he looked at his big brother. The orange turtle had no idea why but for some reason he knew deep down that Leonardo would never let him fall. With that reassurance Michelangelo finally gave a shaky nod, his tears and sniffles slowly down.

"O-Okay....."

Michelangelo said his voice small and scared but trusting as he began to slowly reach out to meet Leonardo's out stretched hand. The youngest turtle had just managed to grab onto Leonardo's hand when the sound of a loud cracking filled the dojo. Everything moved in slow motion for Michelangelo as he felt himself begin to fall, the branch having broken underneath him. His heart froze as he fell, horrifically enough dragging Leonardo with him. The youngest Hamato son let out a scream of terror as he and the oldest Hamato son went free falling. Michelangelo closed his eyes not wanting to see him and his older brother hit the ground and die. However his eyes snapped open when he felt Leonardo yank him into his chest plate harshly, his hands coming up to shield Michelangelo from harm as he flipped them over while they fell, putting himself beneath his little brother. Michelangelo couldn't even process what had happened before they both landed onto the dojo floor harshly, the orange clad turtle landing on top of his blue clad brother who had taken the harsh impact of their free fall. The sound of a sickening crack, like a brittle branch snapping in half filled the dojo, along with a shell slamming into the floor and another shell.

Michelangelo panted the adrenaline high as he pushed himself up realizing that he hadn't even touched the ground. No the one who had touched the ground and taken the blunt force of his body landing on him was Leonardo. The blue clad eldest child held his little brother tightly within his arms, though now that Michelangelo was able to see one of his brother's arms was bent at an awkward angle, and already bruising. Leonardo's eyes were closed and his jaw was tight as if he was in pain. A feeling of dread hit Michelangelo as he realized what Leonardo had done and he'd paid for it. Practically going hysterical again Michelangelo scrambled off of Leonardo being careful not to move the arm that was hurt. Tears filled his vision once more as he gently shook Leonardo's uninjured shoulder.

"Leo.....Leo.....! Leo please get up.....! L-Leo.........."

Michelangelo said his voice cracking as he didn't get a response from his unconscious and injured older brother. The child's thoughts raced within his mind making his panic grow.

He'd kept his promise.

He didn't let you fall.

He should be okay so why wasn't he waking up??

Was.....was he......?

Michelangelo swallowed the hysteria finally hitting its peak and he did the only thing that his five year old mind could think of.

He screamed.

~~~~~

Master Splinter had just gotten back from checking the surrounding areas of the lair, making sure that no one had gotten too close when the sudden sound of a blood curdling scream reached his sensitive ears.

"PAPA-!!!!!"

A voice full of terror and fear and tears filled the lair, a voice belonging to his beloved youngest son Michelangelo. A sudden feeling of cold dread filled his heart at the scream having never heard such a terrified sound coming from his baby boy. Is was a sound that should have never been made.

Not while he was alive and breathing.

Splinter didn't even think, he only moved fueled by pure parental instinct and the desperate need to see if his sons, his babies were safe. He raced towards the direction of where he'd heard Michelangelo's blood curdling scream, to the dojo, noticing that already rushing into the same room was Raphael and Donatello. His two sons had the most terrified looks on their faces, looks that should never be there in the first place. The two five year olds saw their father rushing towards them their eyes filled with childish fear.

"Father-! What's wrong why is Mikey screaming-???"

Donatello asked as the large rat followed closely by his sons rushed towards the dojo.

"Father I can't find Leo-!!"

Raphael spoke up an uncharacteristic tone of fear appearing in it. Splinter didn't answer them only focused on getting to the dojo. Finally after what felt like an eternity Splinter and his sons finally entered the dojo and the sight that greeted them chilled Splinter down to his very bones. Sitting on the ground sobbing and gripping his brother was Michelangelo. The youngest son was hysterically crying, clinging desperately to his brother as he sobbed. The brother being gripped in question was none other than Leonardo. His eldest son was laying on the ground unnaturally still, his right arm bent in an unnatural manner, purple colored and swollen and obviously broken. His eyes were closed and other than his jaw being flat in a line of pain he didn't move, not when Michelangelo pleaded with him to answer him, not when he was being shaken. He remained completely and utterly still almost as if........

Splinter felt something within him break, the air in his lungs being stolen as he rushed forwards, hearing Donatello's horrified gasp and Raphael's terrified cry of Leonardo's name coming from behind him. He felt like he was running through molasses, as he ran to his two children's sides.

'Please....please if there's a god or deity listening out there please don't let my son be......! I can't lose him, I can't lose another child-! Not after Miwa, not after Tang Shen-! I wouldn't be able to bare it-!'

He pleaded praying to anyone listening to him as he finally made it to Michelangelo and Leonardo's sides. The orange turtle's head snapped up seeing his father and he burst into tears again his words rushed and barely understandable.

"Papa-! It's all my fault I shouldn't have climbed the tree-! And.....and now Leo's-!"

Michelangelo sobbed out as Splinter checked Leonardo over. The large rat about collapsed with relief as he felt the familiar heartbeat of his eldest son, pumping strong and clearly.

"Father is......is Leo.....?"

Donatello asked from behind him, his voice small and trembling as if he was barely keeping it together. Splinter turned to his other two children and saw the fearful looks on their faces. Forcing himself to remain calm and strong Splinter spoke.

"Leonardo is fine, he's just unconscious. But he needs medical attention immediately. His arm is broken and I need to set it before it heals wrong."

Splinter said already taking charge of the situation. Staring at his three shaken sons he set them to work, knowing that the distraction would help.

"Donatello I'll need you to get me the first aid kit and to clear off the bed in the spare room. Can you do that for me?"

Splinter asked making his purple clad child snap his wide and spooked reddish brown gaze to him.

"H-Hai father I'll get right on it!"

Donatello said the five year old already running out of the dojo to complete his tasks given to him. Splinter then turned to Raphael who was shaking slightly and barely keeping himself together.

"Raphael I need you to get me some splints and some ice for your brother's arm to help bring the swelling down. Can you complete this task?"

Splinter asked keeping a close eye on his second eldest son. Raphael's bright green eyes snapped up to his father, a whirlwind of emotions flying around in them. His son didn't answer instead just nodding before taking one last look at Leonardo and Michelangelo and then heading out to do his tasks. Splinter took a deep breath relieved that Raphael was listening to him, already knowing how fiercely protective his red clad five year old was. Finally he turned his attention to his sobbing youngest and placed a gentle hand on his shell to help calm him down.

"Breathe my son, Leonardo is alright. I need you to explain to me exactly what happened and how he'd broken his arm."

Splinter said his voice calm yet stern as he looked at his youngest. Michelangelo gave a small hiccupping whimper before nodding already calming down with his father's presence there. Satisfied with this, Splinter gently picked up Leonardo from the floor careful not to jostle his broken arm, and then with his other arm he picked up Michelangelo before carrying his two babies out of the dojo and into the spare room.

~~~~~

Michelangelo Hamato sat on couch staring at his hands in a shocked stupor. After Master Splinter had came home and had taken Leonardo into the spare room to fix him up, everything became a blur to him. All Michelangelo could think about was the way Leonardo had held him when they'd fallen and how he'd taken the brunt of it. It scared him, having Leonardo do such a thing and he'd told Master Splinter just as much when the large rat mutant finally asked him what had happened. Michelangelo had told him everything from his climbing in the kitchen to the climbing of the tree in the dojo. He told him about how Leonardo had saved him, crying brokenly as he recalled the promise that Leonardo said. Master Splinter listened quietly, his aura full of disappointment and yet soothing. After the youngest Hamato son told his story Master Splinter took a deep breath rubbing his eyes in an exhausted way.

"Michelangelo, I'm very disappointed in you and your choices. I had told you as well as your brothers many times to not climb the tree in the dojo. Yet you disobeyed me and as a result Leonardo was hurt."

Master Splinter said his voice stern and soft, full of the anger of a father and the disappointment that he felt for his son's choices. Michelangelo sniffled wiping his puffy eyes to stop his tears.

"I-I know Sensei I.....I should have listened and.....and now Leo's hurt....! I.....I didn't want him to get hurt....! I'm sorry Papa......!"

Michelangelo said his voice trembling and full of regret and sorrow. Splinter's gaze softened at hearing his son's regret and with a gentle yet firm hand he pulled his son close to him and hugged him.

"I know that you didn't mean for your brother to get hurt. My son you must understand that choices have consequences. And depending on the choices those consequences can be more than we're willing to pay. I want you to learn from this and use this experience to teach you to think before you act. Do you understand my son?"

Master Splinter asked his tone soft. Michelangelo nodded hugging his father tightly as be buried his head into his chest. As the father and son hugged one another Donatello and Raphael who had been eavesdropping gave each other a small look. The two were extremely upset by what had happened, and they never wanted something like that to happen ever again. Seeing Leonardo on the dojo floor like that had scared Donatello and Raphael. Donatello when he'd seen the scene had never felt so useless in his entire life. The purple clad turtle had wanted to help his father out in helping Leonardo out so badly, but he had no clue what to do. So Donatello could only watch the whole thing, powerless to help his big brother and to help Michelangelo who was falling apart the entire time. Raphael on the other hand.....seeing his big brother, his best friend on the ground like that had completely ruined him. Raphael at that moment felt like he'd failed when he'd seen the scene, when he'd seen Michelangelo crying and Leonardo hurt and unconscious. It angered the red clad turtle, who wanted nothing more than to protect his brothers, to be completely useless in doing so. Raphael hadn't been there to keep them safe and as a result Leonardo was hurt. The two turtles felt angry and scared and full of guilt at having been unable to help when their brothers needed them the most. As the red and purple turtles stewed over this the sound of their master's voice snapped them out of it.

"Raphael. Donatello, why don't you come and join us?"

Master Splinter said his voice full of knowing. Raphael and Donatello exchanged startled looks and embarrassingly made their way towards their father and little brother. Master Splinter took in the sight of his two other children and opened his arms inviting them into the hug. Raphael and Donatello didn't hesitate to launch themselves into their father's arms, clinging to him and Michelangelo tightly, sniffling a bit themselves.

"Is.....is Leo going to be okay Sensei.....?"

Donatello asked his voice small. Master Splinter gave him a small squeeze of reassurance.

"Yes my son, your brother will be alright. Other than being sore with his arm, Leonardo will heal up in no time."

Master Splinter said his voice soothing and confident. Donatello relaxed at this knowledge trusting his father's words. Raphael just clung to his father obviously distressed.

"Is there anything we can do to help Leo?"

Raphael asked his childish voice full of frustration. Master Splinter gave his other son an understanding look and squeezed him too.

"The best thing to help your brother is to let him rest and to keep an eye on him my son."

The rat explained knowing how hard it was to not be able to really do much. Raphael seemed to begrudgingly accept this, obviously not happy with the answer. The four mutants remained within their embrace for a moment or two before Splinter finally let them go with the intention of making them dinner. Once their father was gone and in the kitchen the three brothers looked at one another quietly and in silent agreement they made their way towards Leonardo's bedroom. Three tiny toddlers quietly made their way towards their older brother's bedroom, opening the door and slipping inside it. Once all three of them were safely inside they made their way to their sleeping big brother's side and carefully began to climb into bed with him. With delicate movements they avoided moving his broken arm which was now in a makeshift sling and snuggled into the large bed, all of them desperately wanting to be close to their older brother. Once they were settled in the three turtles one by one began to drift off into a light sleep.

~~~~~

Leonardo woke up to feeling incredibly warm and incredibly sore. The oldest turtle slowly blinked and saw his arm in the sling, the events of the dojo coming back in a hazy manner.

'Oh that's right......me and Mikey fell out of the tree in the dojo......'

Leonardo thought going to sit up when he finally noticed the three bodies surrounding him. Fast asleep and snuggled close to him was Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo. Leonardo felt himself grow warm with happiness and went to settle back in when he caught sight of Michelangelo moving slightly.

"Mikey...? Are you okay?"

Leonardo asked his voice a whisper just in case Michelangelo was asleep. The orange clad turtle turned to look up at Leonardo, his baby blues shimmering with guilt.

"I'm......I'm okay.......I just.......Leo I'm so sorry it's all my fault that you got hurt....."

Michelangelo whispered his guilt and sorrow leaking through. Leonardo felt his heart break at the tone and with his good arm gently patted Michelangelo's head soothingly.

"Mikey, you don't have to apologize. You didn't know what was going to happen and neither did I. All that matters is that we're okay. So please don't beat yourself up over this little brother."

Leonardo said his tone sincere as he gave Michelangelo a tired but small smile. Michelangelo gave his older brother a small look, snuggling closer to him and Leonardo let him knowing that Michelangelo needed it. The two didn't say anything else, instead drifting back to sleep knowing that the other was okay and that all was forgiven even if it wasn't spoken out loud. As the youngest turtle fell asleep he couldn't help but make himself a promise.

'I'll keep you safe big bro, just like how you do to me, I'll always be there.'

And with that Michelangelo fell asleep surrounded by the warmth of his big brothers.

*I don't know what this is I guess it's a little side story???? Like as I was writing this I was thinking like A Universal Collision type of universe but like before stories???? Does that make sense?? Anyways it can also be a stand alone, I just wanted to have some Leo and Mikey stuff don't mind me too much lol, might make one involving the Rise boys idk we'll see. Sorry if this sucks y'all. Anyways if any y'all read this I hope you enjoyed it!!!*

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twstgabrielle · 2 years

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It wasn't easy being a mermaid, especially one like you who couldn't speak. It was practically taboo for merfolk to not be able to speak nor sing, not when it was in their blood to do so. Yet you unfortunately were not given this gift. From the moment you came into this world you were silent, unable to communicate with your fellow merpeople. It was troublesome being so different from everyone else. To be silently isolated from everyone around you or to be tormented by your peers who found it funny to watch you struggle.

Especially when you were in school. From the moment you enter your classroom you're relentlessly harassed by your classmates while your teachers would turn a blind eye towards the cruelty displayed towards you. It was during one of these moments that you'd met him. The person who changed everything for you. You'd been cornered by your classmates after school, desperately trying to get away from them. Your shimmering (F/C) tail trembling slightly as you were pushed and shoved around between them, unable to make a noise. You'd just been shoved into the sandy ocean floor when one of your tormentors let out a pained yelp. Blinking back the tears of pain you looked up to see a rather large and terrifying eel merboy. He was longer than the rest of the merchilden, with teal colored skin and sharp fangs curled up into an amused yet dangerous smile. Bicolored eyes sharp and waiting as they flickered towards you then back to your bullies. With a shark like smile he spoke.

"Ahh that's not very nice, pushing others around like that."

He said his tone lazy and calm. A silence came over the group at his words, the other children obviously on edge by this boy's presence. As you watched you suddenly realized who this was. It was one of the Leech twins from your class, Floyd if you remembered correctly. Floyd Leech was an imitating classmate, along with his brother Jade and their friend Azul. So it was startling to see him without his companions. Floyd remained quiet waiting while the other children tried to figure out a response.

"What's it to you Leech? You think you can just come on by and interfere-"

One of the children began to say, foolishly challenging him. It ended up being a rather stupid thing to do because before he could even finish his sentence Floyd was on him, his clawed hand gripping the bully's arm with a brute strength.

"Ehhh you're not very smart are you? What I said wasn't a suggestion. Now do me a favor and scram before I squeeze you yeah~?"

Floyd said in a somewhat threatening manner. That was enough for the group to leave, not wanting to mess with someone who was stronger than them. As they left in a hurry Floyd turned his attention back to you, his different colored eyes piercing you.

"You shouldn't let them push you around like that. It pisses me off when people don't stand up for themselves ya know?"

Floyd said sounding a bit irritated. You flinched at the tone but you could understand why he was irritated. You would be too if you had to intervene with a situation like that. The boy looked at you before a small look of recognition flashed in his gaze.

"Wait I know you.....you're that mermaid who can't talk right?"

He asked sounding curious, what hints of irritation he'd displayed gone. You blinked at him, baffled by the sudden change in his temperament. Giving him a hesitant nod you confirmed his question. Floyd's eyes widened a bit, interest shining through them. You couldn't help but feel like a seahorse in a petting zoo as he grinned widely.

"Ah that explains why they bother you~ Ya know I think I like you Guppy-Chan, you're interesting~!"

He chirped with another wide grin. You just stared at him, unable to believe that this was happening and feeling a little bit hurt by his words. Did he just chase the bullies away just to take their place in picking on you? For some reason that made you angry. How dare he try and act like he was your hero when all he wanted was to make fun of you just like everyone else? You didn't notice the way his eyes flashed when he noticed your expression and you didn't think about your actions as you swung your tail out and smacked him as hard as you could in the side. It was only after the action that you realized what you'd done. (E/C) eyes widening in shock and slight fear you prepared yourself for the possibility of being beaten up by this bigger kid. However what you were met with wasn't anger, no instead loud laughter hit your ears and your head snapped up to see that Floyd had blocked your hit, his eyes alight with amusement.

"Hahahaha Guppy-Chan does have some fight in her~! Though you need to work on your technique if you're going to be doing stuff like this. I knew that you were interesting! I think Jade and Azul are going to like you~"

Floyd crowed in a sing song tone. You couldn't help but feel your mouth fall open, this merboy was insane it was official. Before you could try and leave he grabbed your hand and started to drag you away, chatting the entire time. You swam behind him confused and dazed by everything. Your (E/C) hues flickered towards your conjoined hands and you couldn't help but blush. No one's ever held your hand before. Most people would try avoid the mute mermaid and yet Floyd just held your hand and talked to you like he'd done it for years. It was a little unnerving how Floyd was, how he left you confused and floundering in only a few minutes of meeting him. Yet you couldn't stop yourself from going with him, despite the rather violent and confusing first meeting you wanted to get to know him better and from the way he was talking to you it sounded like he wanted to do the same.

Little did child you realize that this meeting would change your life in the best ways. Little did you know that you'd just met some of the closest friends you'd ever have.

~~~~~

Night Raven College's Chamber of Mirrors was crowded by students, all desperately trying to go home for the spring holidays. Among them was Floyd, Jade and Azul, all waiting for their turn. Yuu was talking to Azul while Grimm sat perched on their shoulder. Jade was watching his brother with amusement as Floyd practically bounced on his feet, wishing that the line would go faster.

"Eh why is he so jumpy?? It's annoying!"

Grimm's voice broke out as he watched Floyd with irritation. Yuu was quick to reprimand the feline while Azul just sighed in what sounded like slight exhaustion.

"He's rather in a rush to get home. It's been driving me up the wall as well."

Azul said his steely blue eyes narrowed slightly towards his friend. Yuu gave a confused head tilt and Grimm just stared in the same type of confusion. Jade who had been listening to them let out an amused chuckle.

"What our Dear Azul means, is that Floyd is anxious to get home to his special someone."

Jade explained. Grimm's eyes went startling wide.

"WAIT FLOYD'S GOT A GIRLFRIEND????"

Grimm screeched making Yuu flinch at the volume. Azul gave the feline a glare before answering his question.

"Yes, he does. However if we're going to be honest about it she's his childhood sweetheart."

Azul said thinking of the quiet yet expressive mermaid who had caught Floyd's attention. Jade nodded with another smile, his eyes filled with mirth.

"Childhood sweethearts indeed."

Jade mused looking back at his twin. Floyd was looking at the mirror that would lead them home, the excitement of it getting him all jumpy. Jade could still remember the first time Floyd had brought you to him and Azul. His brother had a wicked bruise on his forearm but he was beaming as he somewhat dragged you along. Jade and Azul had instantly recognized that it was you, the mute mermaid from their class. An outsider just like them who didn't really interact with the rest of the classroom. After his brother had explained how he had helped you out and how you had hit him when he'd bluntly spoken to you Jade had no idea what to think of you. Someone who was so timid had smacked his brother. It was honestly hilarious and interesting to hear. And apparently Azul thought the same as he welcomed you to their group. From then on it was the four of you, however it was quite clear that you and Floyd were the closest. His brother while stating he didn't care would always keep a close eye on you even when you'd learned to defend yourself from your tormentors at school. And you would always stay by his side despite everything, a quiet support for the erratic eel. It was only natural that something grew from it. Jade was taken out of his reminiscing when Floyd yanked his arm.

"Jade! Azul! It's our turn let's go!"

Floyd said yanking him some more. Jade laughed while Azul grumbled at being manhandled by Floyd. Turning back to Yuu and Grimm, Jade gave a small wave of goodbye while Azul just nodded towards them in acknowledgement before the trio disappeared into the mirror.

~~~~~

The sounds of the ocean was a comfort for you. You sat on the nearby rocks, waiting anxiously for your friends and boyfriend to show up. (F/C) scales shimmered in the sun as you flickered your tail, your (H/L) (H/C) swaying in the ocean breeze and the sunshine warming your cold, wet (S/C). The sounds of seagulls hit your ears as you sat enjoying the world of the land. You began to think, your mind wandering to Floyd as it always did. It'd been a long time since you and Floyd had met, a misunderstanding of a meeting if any. While the two of you started off rocky the relationship you had now was wondrous. With the help of Floyd, Jade and Azul you'd quickly went from a shy, unconfident mermaid without a voice, to a confident young mermaid who could finally communicate with the world around her. Azul had been the one to give you the way to communicate, a technique involving hands that allowed you to finally speak, while Jade helped you learn. And it was Floyd who made sure that he could communicate with you in this special language. You still remember when he'd taken you to the cove and signed to you with shaky hands that he loved you. You'd nearly cried when he spoke to you in the language that you communicated in. It was later that you'd learned that he'd spent hours learning it with Azul and Jade, just to tell you that he loved you. You let out a small sigh, your heart racing as you remembered all the things Floyd had done for you.

'If I had a voice......I'd sing for him like all the other merfolk.'

You thought wistfully, your eyes dimming slightly. While you were confident now there were moments where you'd get insecure. Moments where you envied those around you who could sing and speak. You loved Floyd and you had a feeling that he was it for you. Just as the Little Mermaid fell in love with the prince, you were head over heels in love with Floyd Leech. The merman who had become your hero all those years ago. You were so caught up in your thoughts you hadn't noticed the figure coming up behind you until a familiar pair of arms wrapped themselves around you.

"Ahhh~! Guppy-Chan I missed you so much~!"

Floyd cooed as he snuggled into your hair, his tail swishing in the water. You let out a soundless gasp, your insecurities long forgotten as you turned around in his arms and clung to him, kissing him on the lips. Floyd froze before melting into it, his arms tightening around you in possessiveness.

"I missed you Floyd."

You spoke into his chest when you pulled apart from the kiss. Floyd's eyes softened with affection and he gave your forehead a kiss.

"I missed you too Guppy-Chan."

Floyd said softly. You were just about to claim his lips again when a cough from behind you startled you. Turning your head you caught sight of an amused Jade and slightly irked yet fond Azul.

"Glad to know that we haven't been missed as much as Floyd."

Azul jested, while Jade snickered behind his hand. Floyd gave his brother and friend a small growl of annoyance at being interrupted while you went bright red and quickly squirmed out of Floyd's arms to go greet your friends. After many hugs and such the four of you sank under the waves and made your way back towards your ocean home.

~~~~~

Spring break passed by quickly, too quickly for Floyd's liking. Spring break ending meant leaving you behind and he didn't really want to. Spending so much time with you had made him realize quite a few things. One of them that he'd thought about from the first moment he'd ever had a conversation with you. One of them he was hellbent on making a reality.

"You're really sure about this Floyd? What you're wanting to do, you can't take it back."

Azul said his eyes serious and businesslike. Jade was beside their friend, a little bit closer than they should be if Floyd had to guess. But he wouldn't bring it up, he had more important things to worry about.

"I'm sure. I want this, more than I've ever wanted anything."

Floyd answered surprisingly serious. His brother and friend gave him a look before nodding in agreement.

"Then we'll support you Dear Floyd."

Jade said with a small smile. Azul gave a small smile of his own and Floyd felt himself relax in relief. Now all he had to do was go through with it.

~~~~~

It wasn't unusual for Floyd to want to take you somewhere, especially since it was his last day here before he returned to school for the rest of the semester. You followed close behind him as he held your hand, pulling you along with him. He didn't say where the two of you were going but you weren't afraid, you trusted him with your life. Floyd was talking about anything and everything while you listened attentively, getting lost at the sight of him. You couldn't believe how lucky you were to get someone like Floyd as your boyfriend but you wouldn't trade him for anything. You were so caught up in your staring that you nearly swam right into his chest. Floyd smiled at you amused.

"We're here Guppy-Chan~"

He chirped. You turned your attention to where he lead you and you felt your eyes go wide. It was a cove, a very familiar cove. One you hadn't been to in years. It was the cove where Floyd had told you he loved you, the place where you'd first met him all those years ago. Giving him a stunned look you watched as Floyd shifted, surprisingly quiet for once. The eel merman seemed to be thinking about something before he finally spoke.

"I remember when I first saw you. You were in the back of our classroom, watching everyone around you. I was curious as to why you weren't with the other merchilden and before I knew it I'd started to notice little things about you. I noticed that you never spoke or sang and I realized that like me, Jade and Azul you were different."

He said his voice soft and somewhat nervous. You gave his arm a comforting squeeze silently asking him to continue.

"And that day when I saw you being bullied, I'll admit I was pissed that they had ganged up on you and that you weren't doing anything about it. But then you smacked me and that's when I saw you for the first time. I saw the mermaid who was so interesting that it was startling. I mean who else would just try to pick a fight with one of the strongest merkids in class?"

Floyd asked amused. You felt your cheeks warm up at being reminded of that horrendous first impression before Floyd's voice took your attention.

"I never regretted intervening that day, even though your smack had hurt. And as we grew closer I found myself falling in love with you. Everytime I'm with you I fall a little bit more in love and it made me realize......that I don't want it to end. So......(Y/N)......"

Floyd said turning towards you. Your eyes went wide at the use of your actual name instead of the nickname he'd given you, before they blew up to the size of dinner plates as you felt Floyd place something in your hand. Stunned you stared at the beautifully handcrafted necklace, made of precious gems and shells and other things. Merfolk only made these kinds of things for one reason......

"When I graduate from Night Raven College......will you marry me?"

Floyd finished keeping his gaze on you. You felt like your heart was going to explode as the words finally processed. Floyd Leech, the man who had stuck with you from the very beginning wanted to make it permanent. With you, the mermaid with no voice. You felt your eyes water with tears of joy as love and affection overflowed within your chest. Smiling widely you spoke.

"Yes, I'll marry you."

Floyd's eyes widened with pure happiness and without wasting a second he pulled you close and kissed you. You let yourself melt into it, your heart singing. Once a long time ago you were known as an outsider, a voiceless mermaid that no one wanted. Yet one meeting with an erratic eel had changed your life, and now several years later you could officially call him your own.

*Brain is mush and I'm literally running with it. I wanted some Floyd and Reader interactions and I ended up with this. I always thought it'd be interesting if a mermaid/merman ended up being mute. After all it seems like it's pretty important in the merfolk community to have a singing voice so they can make music. So I decided to see what I could come up with the thought of a mute mermaid. And I thought that the perfect person to go with this concept is Floyd, considering he's always interested in things that aren't part of the norm and given how he's someone who's erratic I think he'd balance things out lol. Anyways if any y'all read this I hope you enjoyed it!!!*

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