This is about our beloved turtles only they are human. They weren't changed by mutagen into mutants nor did they go from mutant to huma form. It's just a what if. What if the boys were born human? What if they were born into a not so happy home? What if they were given a chance to be a family?

Anyway, this is what I came up with. It's about all of them. It's an alternate universe type of story and I hope it meets with your approval. It's still untitled so if anyone has any suggestions, I'm open to them.

As always, I don't own them, but I do hope for a happy ending.


Some years ago, there were four boys. They were brothers who shared the same mother but different fathers. Their mother was a pleasant person, who, unfortunately had very romantic and unrealistic notions as to what love was. Her name was Sarah and at first glance she was what you would call a striking beauty, at least in the dim lights of the bars where she found her many lovers. She had long black curly hair and bright blue eyes. Her looks and sparkling laughter where what often caught the attention of other men, they were just never the right kind of men. Unsure of who she was and what she wanted in life, she often drifted from one relationship to another. Four of the many she had, resulted in the birth of her four children.

The oldest was Leonardo. She insisted on naming him that, declaring that he would not have a plain name like her. His name would be something special, one that no one else would have. Leonardo's father would have argued against adorning his first born with such an unusual name, if he were there. Starting a long and ongoing string of repeated events, he left the minute he found out Sarah was pregnant. The relationship lasted three months and she never heard from him again. Six months later, a blonde haired blue eyed boy was born into the unfortunate household.

Determined to find a father for her little boy, Sarah met her next boyfriend. She left New York and was now tending bar in a run down club in Chicago when James walked in. His curly red hair and blazing green eyes caught the girl's attention. She was hooked when he offered to give her a ride home so she wouldn't have to walk in such a run down neighborhood. James was Sarah's night in shining armor and within two weeks, the couple moved in with each other. A month later, James' true self showed through and the beatings started. It took another two months before a friend could convince Sarah that love was not meant to hurt. She disappeared after that. James was never aware that his son was born six months later.

In keeping with her romantic notions, she named her second son Raphael. He was the spitting image of his father, red hair, freckles, green eyes and all. It hurt Sarah to look at him, reminding her of the physical pain, bruises and few scars she now displayed on her arms and face. She fed him, kept him clothed and sheltered, but if she ever showed him any love, it was uncertain.

Two years and many lovers later, Sarah was now living in Los Angeles with her two boys. Once again, working in a bar, she met the father of her third son. David was in the process of divorcing his wife and left Seattle for a fresh start. He ended up in Los Angeles when his money ran out. Sarah, desperate for love and affection took him in and offered him a roof over his head and food in his stomach. He was a kind person to say the least and a very congenial kind of guy. He smiled a lot. Sarah liked that. What she didn't like was his inability to hold onto money. She had two children to feed and clothe, they needed to hold onto every cent she made but it always seemed to disappear in his hands.

David lasted longer than any of the other men in Sarah's life, one year to be exact. He was even happy when his son was born. The little man captured the heart of all the nurses with his bright blue eyes and thick head of brown hair. Sarah insisted on the name Donatello to keep up the tradition she had started with the first two. Smiling, David agreed. Now, with three mouths to feed, Sarah had to insist that they tighten up and save as much money as they could. Happily David agreed, but the money seemed to disappear even faster than before, even after David got a job as a high school janitor. His jovial moods and missing funds were later explained when Donatello was three months old. David was arrested for selling pot to some students, on campus.

Disheartened and her romantic notions rapidly disappearing, Sarah took what money she had left and packed her and her three sons on a Greyhound. Determined to find a better life for her boys, she headed for the Midwest, an area she considered to be more wholesome and honest than the bigger cities she had once inhabited. She had set her sights on Texas but never made it any further then Las Vegas. Sarah became a prostitute.

She wasn't proud of what she was doing, but her pimp provided her with spending money, food and clothing for her boys and a roof over their heads. Several of the other girls living in the house even took turns watching her boys for her when she was out working. She never knew who Michelangelo's father was. He was born when Leonardo was four, Raphael was three, and Donatello had just turned one. He looked a bit like Raphael but instead of red curly hair, it was a jet black, but the green eyes sparkled just the same. He was the sweetheart of all the girls in the house. For a brief while life seemed almost normal if not a little odd for the family. Five years later, Sarah was found dead, lying in a gutter. She had been strangled after a John didn't want to pay for services rendered. The state came in and took the boys to a county home.

The boys bounced from foster home to foster home. No one wanted to keep four boys, especially when one was a little too energetic and another too angry. Their school records followed them wherever they went, alerting whichever institution the boys attended to the shattered past they had.

Leonardo's folder was filled comments of praise and concern by his teachers. Leonardo is a pleasant and polite young man who seems to enjoy being in a classroom. He does, however, worry that he and his brothers will be separated. He has too much stress in his life for a nine year old.

Leonardo rarely smiles but is kind hearted. He is quick to help a classmate in need and will defend his brothers without hesitation.

Leonardo is a sad child with a desire to please adults. He is a hard worker and protective of his brothers. A very bright child who could blossom under the right circumstances.

Raphael's folder was less promising and much more disheartening. Raphael is an angry and bitter child. He only seems to smile when his younger brother is around.

Raphael never smiles. He shows very little emotion, mainly anger. He has been meeting with the guidance counselor every week but doesn't show any progress.

Raphael is in constant trouble. He is defiant to figures of authority and does not seem to care about what consequences his actions bring to him. He only seems to show compassion when his brother's are in need of him.

Donatello's folder was much like Leonardo's. Donatello is a quiet individual with a bright and inquisitive mind.

Donatello is a very compliant child who enjoys learning but does not smile very much.

Donatello is a hard worker with a keen mind and a love of learning. He does seem to delve into his books more and socialize less.

Donatello has not spoken in over a month. When he does talk it is a simple whisper to Leonardo, sometimes Raphael. He has retreated socially and stays to himself.

Michelangelo's folder seemed to show more hope than the others. Michelangelo is a cheerful little boy. He is well tuned in to the feelings of others and takes pleasure in making others smile, especially his brothers.

Michelangelo's grades are average but he does not seem to mind. I am recommending him for a remedial math program as his grades are slipping. He works hard at his assignments but with little progress. I believe he may have a learning disorder.

Michelangelo has been identified with a comprehension problem and is doing much better. He is a cheerful addition to the class and is well liked by the students. His brothers are very protective of him.


So, tell me what you think. Please?