Sometimes life was not fair. But you had to accept whatever life threw at you. You couldn't be the same person you were before after facing some terrible events. Especially if that event was about seeing the world destroyed. For Michelangelo, there was one person that changed after they came back from space, and he was not sure it was a good or bad change.
In space, Leo was depressed, a lot, he was always brooding. And he was angry, not like Raph-angry, just being very angry. And… alone.
Mikey recognized this version of Leo, he already met one in North Hampton.
Even if Leo kept his calm exterior, he knew there was something behind those blue eyes ready to emerge.
Maybe there was nothing. Maybe Mikey worried too much. But a voice in his head kept telling him to watch out. Of course, usually, he tried to untangle problems between them in his own way. Water balloons worked, right? He would try anything to keep balance in the family. But now he didn't know what to do. They got Master Splinter back and their home, what could possibly trouble his brother now?
Sometimes it feels like I don't know my big brother at all.
Okay, they hung out, they laughed together, and they fought together. But the gap between the oldest and youngest was too large, and they didn't have similar interests. Leo loved training to sharpen his skills, while Mikey preferred playing around with his natural-born talents. Wait, they had one! He remembered the first time they found Space Heroes videos. But that was about it…
He didn't like how his big brother grew distant from others. If it kept going, he knew Leo would do something stupid again like his solo act last time.
Why couldn't he trust us? You don't have to do everything by yourself, you have us too.
They were back on Earth together. Everything was fixed. But somehow it still didn't feel right. It would be nice if they have a trip with just two of them where they didn't have to worry about pinky brain aliens or Triceraceeps. Leo and he needed some bonding time.
I wish I have just a nice break to hang out with my bro once in a while.
His wish had been fulfilled, but not exactly what he imagined. To be honest, it was completely the opposite of what he wished for.
Warning: For those who don't play Last of Us, there will be some violence, blood, guns, gore, suicide, and cannibalism.
Author's note: Hi! I never thought I'd become an author. I've read through the TMNT fandom and I still didn't find single fanfic in Last of Us AU. I'm a reader, I read a thousand fanfic but never think I can write one. This time I really want to read this AU so much so I decided to write it. I have to say, I'm not a native speaker. This is one particular reason why I didn't write, I don't have much confidence in my writing skill so please bear with me. Or you can help me by pointing out grammatical errors. I would appreciate your help!
2003/2012 stuff. Turtle's physical builds are from 2012, and some ideas are from 2003. There will be OCs but only small roles, most of them are from Last of Us. The reason why I didn't put it in crossover because it will heavily focus on turtles, not humans. No pairing, just brotherly moment.
I also want to read some TMNT fanfic based on Life is Strange AU as well. Please! Someone, please!