((A cute fluff of a fic that's part of a cowriting venture with Cyn)) Why Rats are the Coolest Animal on Earth By Hamato Michelangelo

Rats are the coolest animals on Earth. Even coolerer than turtles. I mean, turtles have tails just like rats but rats have these really long tails that can knock down annoying brothers when they get in your way and try to take the remote.

Rats are mammals just like humans only rats are WAY cooler. That means that the mommy rat can carry the babies in her belly. But ONLY the mommy rat. Boy rats can't carry babies no matter how much you want them to.

After the babies are born, the mommy helps take care of them till they can watch themselves. I don't know what the daddy does. Maybe he goes out to scavenge for food to bring back to the lair. I bet he always brings back way cool stuff, like pizza and cookies and stuff. But not carrots.

Another reason rats are so cool is that they can see in the dark and hear stuff like a billion miles away. I think daddy rats probly take care of their sons too. Especially the youngest one who really loves him and thinks he's the greatest in the world.

Some humans think rats are bad, but I don't. I mean, the rat is part of the Chinese year thingy. I don't see any old HUMANS mentioned. Turtles aren't even on it, so the rat must be way cool, right? I think the daddy rats are pretty nice to their kids too. Even if they do somethin they shouldn't of. Rats are just good guys like that.

Rats are nocturnal. That means that they like to be up and around at night. Is that true sensei? Don't you ever sleep? Wow you must be pretty tired. Maybe you should take a nap or something today. I can clean up the lair and stuff while you do.

Some people say that rats and cats hate each other like on Tom and Jerry. I don't think that's true. I think rats and cats would get along great if they just got to know each other. Especially if the rat was bigger than the cat and was really nice and wouldn't hurt the cat for anything. Then they both wouldn't hafta be afraid.

. And the daddy rats are the bestest, 'pecially when they're so understanding about the things their kids do. SO rats are the coolest ,best animals in the whole whole whole whole whole whole whole world.

Splinter glanced up at his youngest son who rocked back and forth on his heels. The expression on the turtle's face spoke volumes.

"This is a very interesting report, Michelangelo," he began.

"Four hundred words on the dot, Sensei," Mike said smiling. "Can I go play now?"

The sensei placed the report in his desk drawer and offered Mike his sticker for a report well done….or at least it was done. "Yes, Michelangelo, but I do have one question."

The smile froze on Mike's face and he bit his lip slightly. "Yes, Sensei?"

The rat hesitated for a moment and leaned forward on his desk. He sighed slightly. "What did you do?"

The look of pure innocence plastered itself to Mike's face. "Do, Father?"

There was a screech from outside the room. It sounded very much like an angry cat.

Splinter blinked and glanced to Mike. Before he could say anything, they heard Raphael scream, "Who put a darn cat under the sink!"