Come with me into the part of my mind, where the crazy plot bunnies are usually locked soundly way. Somewhere along the uneven nights of a new mom paired with a caffeine high…this little bunny has gnawed free of its cage.

Join me as we journey into a world where Usagi comes to visit Leonardo, so that both, yes both, of their sons may have a play date. Both son's are cleverly named Usagi Jr and Leo Jr, to add to this tongue and cheek style of this one-shot.

Take none of this seriously, but enjoy this little roller coaster into the place where the nuts chase the squirrels.

You have been warned.

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After a day spent practicing with wooden swords or watching their fathers spar with wide eyes, both younglings were more than ready for a good night's rest.

With Usagi downstairs talking to Splinter it fell on Leo to get the boys into bed. It took every element of Ninja skill to wrangle each boy out of his sparring gear and into the bath. Once done, it was a whining match over who's teeth were brushed first.

Leo was quiet nearly read to cave somewhere around the 5th 'One last sip of water' when he won them over with the promise of a story.

Once both boys had settled under the giant comforter Leo began…

"There once was a very boastful and arrogant hare. He thought he was the fastest and all the world - when in truth, all he was, was a braggart. He bragged to everyone who would listen, and some of those who wouldn't.

One day this turtle, who was a ninja in mind and heart though not in body, grew tired of the hare's ramblings. He demanded for the hare to stop.

'Who do you think you are, Hare. Always bragging and for what? You are swift, with out a doubt. But even you, can be beaten.'

This infuriated the rabbit, who along with his other faults had a temper. His pride demanded that he lash out and challenge the wise old Ninja Master. Now, they didn't challenge each other to a duel, at least not in the way most would think. "

"A sword fight?" Asked a excited Usagi jr.

"Who could meditate the longest?" Echoed Leo Jr.

"No, neither. Though it would have been interesting. Instead he challenged him to a race. The next day both stood at the starting line and at the sound of a bell, they began. The hare sped off but the turtle was not deterred for he knew he had honor on his side. Sure enough the arrogant hare thought the slow turtle was no threat and so a few miles from the finish line he snuggled down under a shade tree for a short rest. Well, while the arrogant hare napped away the day, the turtle continued forward…"

The boys listened in stunned silence when Leo ended the story with a triumphant victory of the steady turtle.

"Which goes to show you, you should never give up. Never, even if the odds are against you. It is like the wise Tibetan master has told us ' Quitters never win and winners never quit."

He would bring the blanket around the boys shoulders and place a kiss to the top of Leo Jr's head. He would mutter a soft goodnight to both and let the door close silently behind him.

The room fell into a timid silence until..

"There is NO WAY a stupid turtle could beat a rabbit!"

"Uh-Huh!" Shouted Leo Jr.

"Nu-Uh!" Retorted Usagi Jr.

The intellectually charged conversation grew both more angry and more loud. Until the door opened quickly and in stepped Usagi.

"Children this shouting must come to an end. You are disrupting the Master's Mediation."

The sudden light and appearance Usagi had managed to quiet their argument.. For the moment.

Content for the moment in the quiet Usagi spoke once more.

"Come now, What is all this noise about?"

The silence was shattered as both boys spoke at once. Usagi Jr. pushed Leo Jr. face first into the pillow and holding him down, he demanded of his father,

"Who would win in a race? A turtle or a rabbit?! Leo-San, told us a story about a slow turtle and he said he would win. That's not true is it Otou-san?

"Ah. I believe, I know this story you speak of. Well, as much as I respect Leonardo, I must question his storytelling."

Leo Jr. pushed free from Usagi Jr. and spoke.

"Then what really happened, Usagi-san? Tell us."

"Yes, Otou-san, please tell us!"

Usagi looked between the pair for a long moment before sighing and switching on the light by the bed. He moved to take a seat on the edge of the bed. It was clear these boys would not go to sleep with out some agreeable end.

"Very well, You see -This- is how the story truly begins.."