hey! so this is my first fanfiction, so bear with me. I am a huge fan of tmnt, and wish I knew them, but, sadly, I don't live in new York. :'( all reviews are welcome and appreciated, as they make me feel like I did something good...

disclaimer: I had a dream that I once owned the turtles, but sadly, that is just what it was, a dream.

NINJA OF MIDNIGHT

It was around 3:00am when Michelangelo returned to the farmhouse. Raphael was still brimming with fury that Leo had run off on his own to train.

"What were you thinking bro?! You know very well you're not healed yet!"

"I-I just hate feeling so useless so…so helpless."

Leonardo's voice was filled with sadness when he responded to Raph's angry scolding.

"Whoa! Calm down Raph! Easy! He's healing really well, there's nothing wrong with some basic training!"

Donnie said soothingly.

"Basic training?! BASIC TRAINING?! You should have seen the backflips this guy was doing! That was not BASIC TRAINING!"

Raph was yelling so loudly now that his voice cracked.

"Whoa dudes, chill! Leo, we all know you want to train again, but, come on dude! It's 3:00 in the morning, not the best time for training. You should be shellaxing, eating pizza, watching Crognard the barbarian, and eating more pizza! *gasp* I just blew your minds right?"

Nodding with a scornful expression on his face, Mikey looked around at his brothers, all of which were staring at him as if he had just sprouted rabbit ears.

"What, that would be awesome!

"O-okay then. But seriously, Leo, until you get stronger, only basic training for you!"

Donnie had taken on a stern voice he only used when he found Mikey trying to eat moldy pizza.

"So maybe someone can help me train?"

Leo's voice was hopeful as he addressed Donatello.

"Well I-"

"I'll do it!"

Mikey didn't know what inspired him to say this, but as soon as he said it Raph started laughing. He laughed so hard he fell out of the easy chair he was sitting in.

"Y-you, t-t-training L-Leo?"

Still laughing Raph could hardly get the question out before he fell over again. Mikey glared around at his brothers. Leo was looking uncomfortable, while Donnie was looking thoughtful.

"I knew it! You guys never take me seri-"

"Now hold up there Mikey."

Donnie held up his hand to silence Mikey's angry outburst.

"That's actually not a bad idea."

"W-wait, what?"

Raphael had stopped laughing now but only to glare at his genius brother.

"Mikey, training Leo?! You're supposed to be a genius!"

Mikey was stung by Raph's harsh comment. Did he really think he was too bad to help his own brother? I'll show them. He thought savagely. He was ripped from his thoughts when he heard Leo say,

"I would love nothing more than that."

Mikey smiled, at least one brother still believed in him.