Disclaimer: I do not own the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! D:

Summary: Leonardo wants to watch Space Heroes but can't. Fortunately Mikey comes up with a solution: "If you can't watch Space Heroes then why don't you paint it?"

"Give it up! You'll never be able to stop me... the almighty Alienator!" Michelangelo cried, his booming attempt at evil laughter echoing through the main area of the lair.

Leonardo, brandishing a paint brush in front of him as if it was one of his trusty katana, rolled his eyes slightly at the cheesy name. He was crouched down across from his orange-banded brother watching as he stomped across the plastic that covered the floor beneath them, trying his very best to look menacing as he waved around his own, much larger, brush.

"Your ship is mine! ADMIT DEFEAT and I just might let you leave alive!"

The leader in blue grinned, "A captain never abandons their ship! It is you who will be defeated alien scum!" He then dashed forward, weaving between the scattered paint and stashed buckets that made up the makeshift control room.

Michelangelo halted in his advance, doing his best to repress a giggle as he dodged the first strike, bringing up his own 'weapon' to block the next. Blue and yellow paint splattered in all directions as the two brushes connected repeatedly as the pair battled for dominance.

Mikey was the first to score a hit, his brush catching the side of Leo's face as he tried to dodge, leaving a bright yellow streak on the side of his beak. "Yeah boy! TAKE THAT!" He crowed victoriously, twirling the brush with glee. "Score one for the Alienator!"

Leonardo wasn't willing to give up that easily as he wiped at the paint with his thumb. While Mikey flaunted his small victory the eldest took advantage over his lack of attention and lunged, tackling the smaller turtle around the waist. With a surprised squeak from Michelangelo the two toppled to the floor struggling as they rolled around, succeeding in only covering themselves with even more paint before Leo managed to pin him.

From his spot on the younger turtle's stomach Leo smirked. "You are defeated, Alienator!"

Mikey blinked in surprise before glancing down. Sure enough on his upper plastron was a blotch of runny blue paint, marking Leo's victory. "Aaaaaghhh!" He wailed, clutching a hand to his throat in an extravagant display. "You win this time, Captain Ryan. But I will return! The villain always comes back."

He then coughed, wheezing twice and flopped back, twitching his limbs once for good measure before laying completely still.

Leonardo couldn't help but chuckle at the theatrics, rolling off his brother and gently thumping him on the shoulder with the back his hand. A wide grin broke across Mikey's face as he opened his eyes, finally releasing his previously contained giggles and joining in his brother's amusement.

After a few minutes, the two managed to control their snickers long enough for Mikey to hop to his feet, announcing that he was thirsty. He then bounded off towards the kitchen leaving Leo alone on the floor, tired but pleased as he stared up at the lair's newest masterpiece.

On the once bare wall was a space scene dotted with stars and an array of multicolored planets. A giant space ship sat off to the side, ready to rush headlong into whatever new adventure awaited its crew and captain. It wasn't perfect. Paint was running here and there, mingling with each other as it dripped down to the floor and the Dauntless was slightly crooked but the leader in blue found himself happy all the same.

And to think he had almost missed out on this! Maybe he should ask Raph to break the TV more often. The thought brought an amused quirk to his mouth but was quickly followed by a sigh.

The two siblings had once again bumped heads over what to watch on the TV earlier, Leo insisting on his favorite show while Raph wanted to watch anything BUT that. Normally the hothead didn't argue as much when it came to Space Heroes and Leo would be more accommodating, but the red-banded ninja had been more irritable than usual. Rather than trying to figure out why the two got rather vocal instead, exchanging a few heated words about Leo's silly 'obsession' with the show as Raph had put it.

While there wasn't any real fighting, there had been shoving and the poor TV was the one who had taken the brunt of the abuse. Raphael stormed off to his room shortly after, leaving Leonardo to explain to Donatello, as well as Master Splinter, why the Television had to be fixed... again.

Unfortunately Donnie had been in the middle of an experiment and, despite Leo's cajoling, steadfastly refused to fix the TV until he was finished.

"Maybe next time you should think ahead before you and Raph decide to break it."

"It was an accident!"

"I would hope so. I'd question your sanity if it was done on purpose."

Feeling defeated, Leonardo gave up and left the lab. Normally the blue-banded turtle didn't mind because he could do other things like training, reading or playing with the pinball machine but he wasn't interested in doing any of that. He really just wanted to watch his show.

It was around that time he came across Mikey setting up his paint supplies and humming happily. Such a sight would have Leo running in the other direction but since he had nothing better to do, and finding himself curious, Leo strolled over to watch. In no time Mikey roped the eldest into joining him on his latest venture.

"If you can't watch Space Heroes then why don't you paint it? Make Captain Ryan go on his own adventures." Mikey stated with a grin, grabbing Leo's palm and placing the paintbrush on it.

Honestly, when he put it like that how could Leo have said no?

"Leo! Heads up!"

The shout brought Leonardo back to the present and he extended a hand to catch the flying soda can seconds before it connected with his skull. Fumbling with the cold metal, he sent a small glare at the shorter turtle. One that was dutifully ignored as Mikey took up a seat on the floor beside him.

Silently, Leo watched Mikey guzzle down part of his can before shaking his head and reaching over to rub the top of his brother's head affectionately, "Thanks Mikey. You know... for inviting me to paint."

"Anytime bro!" Mikey beamed happily back, "Does this mean you'll join me more often?"

Leonardo contemplated the thought for a long moment, glancing briefly at the big eyed expression Mikey was wearing. It was the same look that made Leo give in the first time, as well as several others. He smiled, "I don't know. Maybe. It was pretty fun."

"Really?"

"Really."

"Awww, Leo!" Mikey then lunged, wrapping his arms around him in one of his crushing hugs.

Awkwardly Leonardo patted his brother's carapace, wheezing slightly as he laughed. "Easy Mikey. I do need to breathe." Sheepishly the short turtle released his hold. Once free Leonardo got to his feet with a stretch, taking in the paint that currently covered both himself and his brother as well the area surrounding them.

"C'mon Alienator, lets get this mess cleaned up before Master Splinter has the chance to see."

Author's Notes: Another TMNT ABC Challenge Story. I decided to continue with my Painting Turtles series where Mikey gets his friends and family to paint with him.
I think Leo is the only turtle I have not written for the 2012 versions... other than being a side/background character. I hope I did okay.

I haven't said it before but constructive criticism is always welcome!
Un-beta'ed.