"So, this is what the chef wanted." Leo said as he analyzed the menu. The two other brothers checked it as well.

"Are you sure we're able to cook it?" Donnie asked, being doubtful to the success of this dinner.

"Well, April said they will bring the ingredients here." Leo said. "Might as well clean the lair."

The three brothers started to clean the rooms of the lair as they knew the chef planned to stay overnight as he lived far away. They planned to use Mikey's room for him. They always keep that room clean for hope that their baby brother will come home. But he didn't.

They are on the right schedule when they are done cleaning as April and Casey arrived with bags of ingredients for the meals tonight.

"…So he wanted muffins, ramen, dumplings and pizza." Leo said and sighed. "You do know that it took overnight to bake those muffins we made, right?" he added.

"Don't worry, I'll tell you what to do." April said while taking off the contents from the bag.

"Casey will instruct Raph. I'll help Don and Leo." She continued.

And so, they started the dreadful cooking.

"You are tossing it wrong!"

"Shut the fuck up, Casey! I'm doing to make it as large as I can!"

"Pour the batter here. Don't make it full as it will rise when it's cooking in the oven."

"Don, you don't have to use the measuring cup. I didn't mean exactly half."

"Wow, Leo, you fold the dumplings well."

"Well, years of origami practice."

"There are lumps in the tomatoes! Blend it more!"

"One more word and I'll put your face in the blender!"

"This tasted bland… Well, I think this spice will work-"

"Donatello! What did I say about putting anything in food like doing experiments with it?!"

"Meet my fist, you bastard!"

"Bring it, you fucker!"

"Guys! The pizza!"

The three turtles proudly bring the food they made on the dinner table. It looked pleasing and appetizing by sight already.

They wore the hakama April bought for them. They continued to arrange the table.

"We're going to fetch the chef now." April said as the brothers nodded as Casey accompanied April outside.

"Guys, what do you think what our guest looks like?" Donnie asked curiously. It's a mystery to them who is this chef. As they only knew he is very exclusive.

"Maybe a tall guy and clean looking?" Leo pondered.

"Or maybe a girl… Well, we never know until we find out." Raph added.

"But we're glad we are able to thank him personally for the restaurant tour and to reflect on ourselves." Donnie said.

"I still hope Mikey will come home." Leo said.

"Me too." Donnie replied as they put the plates down.

"Same." Raph murmured. The other two looked at each other and smiled.

They heard someone went inside. It wasn't long when Casey and April peeked out in the kitchen.

"You guys ready?" April said.

"Yeah, yeah…" All said when Donnie arranged some fruits, Leo getting the chopsticks and Raph getting a pizza cutter. The couple looked at each other.

"Come in, Chef."

"Welcome to our-" Leo greeted but he stopped as he turned around. The two younger brothers looked as well of why Leo stopped introducing them.

A small version of them is at the kitchen entrance, wearing a hakama as well. The familiar orange bandana, the happy freckles and the light blue eyes that brought them joy before.

It felt like the world stood still. They didn't know if this is the extreme effects of the hangover of the Jukushu last night.

"Hello." The guest spoke, looking down as if he is ashamed he showed up. "My name is Michelangelo… I don't have a surname. I'm the executive chef of the four restaurants I named after my brothers. I named the first one after me, as it is the only credit I'll ever receive because of my form that I can't show. The second one is a Chinese restaurant named Donatello, named after my intelligent brother. He wanted to be a scientist…" He said, trying to hold tears that are threatening to go down.

"But he had no sponsor. I gave money and asked April and Casey to be the sponsors in my stead."

Donatello is sobbing by the revelation. Mikey was there in his dire need. But during that time before his exile, Donnie didn't even support him.

"It's worth it. He became a famous scientist with amazing breakthroughs. It was his dream and I had to give him a push." Mikey said and paused.

"Then, the American style restaurant Raphael was build. It was named after… My best friend. I remember I cooked in the bikers' buffet and I tried to hide as I think he saw me."

Raph gave a look of "Ha! I told you!" to Leo.

"I had confidence to my brother that he'll win the race. I'm proud he won. That's why I left some muffins on his bike when he is not looking." He shyly said.

For Raph, no wonder the taste is familiar. It was a good night as those muffins are enough reward for him.

"I don't have much to give to him… This is why I give tickets of wrestling shows to Casey". Mikey sniffled.

Raph turned away and moved his arm to his face.

"Lastly, a Japanese restaurant named Leonardo, which is named after my eldest brother." Mikey said. The leader just looked down.

"I really don't know what I can do to help him since all he cares is the welfare of the family. I decided to pay the renovations of the dojo and Father's little shrine. But I wanted to give him something in the Mutation Day…" Mikey said as he showed a sword wrapped in cloth. Leo's eyes widened when he saw the familiar engrave of the handle and the scabbard.

"It took me a while to get it. I had to wrestle the auction." Mikey giggled. Then, his tears fell down. "I know he loves Miyamoto Musashi, he looks up to him as his hero… Like what I look up to him…" Mikey placed the sword on the table.

"I often meet low of his expectations. I tried to help as much as I can. I never want to leave them… But…" He trailed off as he started to wipe the falling tears and sob like the little brother he was.

"I'm sorry-"

He felt Donnie and Raph embracing him, murmuring "My baby bro". It's been a long time since he hugged them. It really felt he is home. He didn't expect this is the welcome he will receive.

He noticed the leader walked past him. The two older brothers who are hugging him released their grasps.

"Big brother…" He whispered. He knew he failed Leo. He tried. He really tried to impress him.

The eldest turned around and quickly hugged him tight, like what the same eldest and youngest used to do.

"My baby brother… You're home… You're home at last…" Leo choked as he shuddered on Mikey's shoulder.

"Nii-san…" Mikey hiccupped as Leo rubbed his back to calm down.

"I'm sorry… It's okay, calm down…" Leo whispered. "I'm not angry. Thank you very much… I'm so proud of you."

It remained like that for minutes before Donnie and Raph joined and formed a group hug.

"Turtles forever?" Leo asked.

"Turtles forever!" They shouted.

April and Casey smiled. The plan worked and it was a glorious reunion.

It was decided that Mikey will still be a chef on specific days as he to make up the lost time not being with his brothers. Of course, he had to let them know if he arrived safe or where he is. It's a little annoying but he can't blame them, his older brothers had Mikey signal on them. He became a cook in and out of the lair. He also teaches his brothers how to cook different kinds of dishes.

He served moon cakes to Don whenever he locked himself in the lab for another scientific breakthrough. He shared muffins with Raph especially after fixing the bike from a race. Finally, he serves ramen to Leo after training.

Chef Mikey proved it!

Thank you so much for reading Chef Mikey fanfic!