[New York City: 8:05 pm...]
"No, it should be over here."
"Where?"
"Here, right here. See where I'm pointing?"
"Can you two quit yappin' and just make up yer minds."
"This has to be perfect, brah, you can't rush this."
"I think I got it—woah-oh-oh—"
"Don—Donnie, wait, wait!"
"AAHHH!"
💥CRASH!
"...Hah..."
Seeing no point in meditating anymore, Leonardo gets up to see the commotion in the living room. Once there, he finds his brothers piled onto each other, entangled in layers of garland, ribbons, and bells.
"Should I even ask?"
"Ehehe...no worries, big bro."
"We got everything under control."
"So, I see," Leo smirks.
"Leonardo."
Splinter peeks out of his room.
"You should leave soon."
"Dad's right, it's almost 8:30."
"Thanks for the reminder."
Leo heads for the exit.
"Hold up, fearless."
Raph stops him and hands over a bag.
"Don't wanna go there emptyhanded."
"Thanks, Raph. I'll see you tomorrow."
"See ya/Have fun/Say hi for us!"
>>>>>>>FAST FORWARD>>>>>>>
With one leap over another building, Leo finally arrives. Carefully, he goes down the fire escape and makes sure no one is around.
Tap-Tap-Tap-Tap
He waits a few seconds before hearing soft footsteps approaching.
C-Click
"Hi, Leo."
"Merry Christmas, Ginger."
"Leo, it's Christmas Eve," she giggles
"You know I know that. At least I came by, prepared."
He gestures to the scarf and mitts Ginger gave to him.
"Well, you won't be freezing for long. Come on."
Ginger locks the window and draws the curtains once Leo enters.
"I like what you did with the place."
"Thank you."
The apartment has a simple but beautiful ornamentation that's classic.
"Although, I love how you decorated yourself."
He eyes her blue dress with snowflake pattern halfway down to the hem.
"Wow, corny, much?"
Leo chuckles and hugs her from behind as she touches his strong arms.
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TMNT: The Eye of Nephrite
FanfictionA battle between two generations of good and evil, will now collide with these four New Yorker turtles on their turf. The vigilante team is back, and with April, Casey, and the NYPD, they'll help a new ally fight off these enemies like never before...
