(This is part of a larger story line i might continue or i might now, depends on how much time I have to write. This is a very AU universe where the four brothers had discovered a tiny mutant baby abandoned in the swears. After a long ordeal to help her recover the mostly male family try to figure out how to live with a new baby running around their home. Lots of family fluff.
TMNT does not belong to me. Please Read and Review)
"Four Turtles and a Baby"
The long Night and the Morning After
The few but ever-welcoming beams of sunlight journeyed through to the chambers of the mutant rat shinobi master Splinter. The gentle natural light roused him from his meditative sleep. His long ears twitched about first for any sign of danger yet none could be hears. However, the movement upon his bed and the change in smell indicated that he was not alone.
He opened his eyes and looked upon a tiny sleeping creature snuggling closer against his chest. The ninja master half expected it to be one of his sons when they were younger in a momentary flash of memory. A second look reminded him that this was someone else. He shifted his gaze upon the basket nearby where she once rested, but had been toppled over on its side.
A soft smile spread across his tired face as he held the tiny child closer to himself, "I suppose you couldn't sleep alone either Little Mona." He chuckled, "Just like your brothers."
Splinter closed his eyes and listened to the steady sleeping breaths of the mutant infant, "Alright, we may rest a little longer."
Sometime later Master Splinter with the now awake Mona in his arms, headed into the kitchen to prepare himself some tea and warm milk for her.
Once the water was set up to boil he turned to find all four sons gathered around the table, each at a state between barely awake and asleep. Four empty mugs of coffee were spread between them thought they proved ineffective.
He cracked a grin and went, "Heh hem!"
Each of the brothers nearly jumped to attention. Leonardo was able to stand in proper greeting much to Raphael's disdain who could only rise with a slight hunch. Michelangelo pushed himself up too fast and fell backwards instead while Donatello on the other hand laid his head back down on the table.
"Good morning Master Splinter." they tiredly replied, though it was hard to hear through their yawns.
"I trust you have all slept well last night." The old rat inquired as he shifted Mona in his arms.
"Not really." Donnie confessed as he rubbed his eyes. He paused as the texture of his mask felt odd and pulled it off. His eyes widened to find his once purple mask was now white with find powder, "This isn't what it looks like!" he suddenly gasped at the possible implication.
Raph laughed, "Now that you mentioned it I didn't think you were into that stuff. Tisk Tisk!"
"This is baby powder you ignoramus! Mona kept me up most of the night." The boy genius defended himself.
"Now that's a big fat lie, "Raphael; stated with a growl, "'cause she was with me most of the night."
"Liar liar shell's on fire!" Mikey half sang out as he rolled himself from his shell to his feet, "I took care of her last night."
"Mikey, you can't even keep the rock garden alive, "Leo stated as he turned the flames off under the whistling kettle, "Besides she was in my care last night."
In that moment, all four brothers erupted into a storm of curses in words and fists despite their sleep-deprived states.
Splinter rubbed his head as he glanced down at the mutant girl who was playfully chewing on the end of her tail, "Boys!" he snapped at the bickering teens.
All four froze in that instant.
"Meet me in the dojo in one hour." He said in his strict authoritative tone they have grown to respect and fear, "Go!" quickly they all scattered.
Little Mona Lisa had made herself a warm nest in Splinter's lap in the dojo. Her long emerald tail flicked behind her as she gazed out to the four other reptiles sitting patiently. She felt the warmth of the rat's hand stroking her back.
"Now my son's" Splinter said gazing over his pupils. "I understand that it is quite an adjustment to having the new baby among out family."
"It wasn't so bad at first," Raph said.
"That's because she was fighting for her life." Donnie elaborated, "Those first few weeks she barely moved 'cause she was so sick and malnourished. We thought she wouldn't make it."
"But not anymore." Mikey laughed as he watched Mona curl herself into a ball with her tail in her mouth and roll from Splinter's lap. She was quickly caught by the elder before she reached the floor. All four of the boys couldn't help but chuckle at the scene.
Splinter smiled and set her back in her lap. "Now my sons I want each of you to tell me exactly what happened last night."
The four brothers glanced away in embarrassment.
"Michelangelo," he stated, "You may speak first."
The youngest turtle swallowed, roughly and sighed, "Alright…."