Chapter 17: Creation
Mikey hummed as he stirred the batter in the bowl. He always loved cooking, but today was a special occasion because it was Splinter's birthday. None of them really knew when he was born, so he had chosen his own birthday just as his sons did. Mikey wanted this to be a very special day and for the cake to be good. Splinter didn't really like desserts as much as his sons did, but he did have a fondness for cake and had asked Mikey to make one especially for him. So Mikey had obliged and had set to work.
He finished making the cake and put it in the oven. Now, he had to wait until it was finished before he could put frosting on it. The waiting part was hard, but Mikey amused himself by checking on dinner and making sure it was perfect. Mikey loved to cook and make his own creations sometimes, though his brothers and father didn't like all of the things he thought up. That never bothered Mikey because he would just make something else and hope that they liked it.
When the timer went off, Mikey took out his creation and began to decorate it. He hummed to himself as he did so, excited for Splinter to see what he'd created. He knew his father would like it and that he would have a smile on his face as he looked at the cake. Once Mikey was done decorating it, he set it aside. He couldn't wait for everyone to taste it.
After dinner was over, it was time for Mikey to bring in the cake. He was a bit nervous as he carried it in, but that wore off as everyone gave a gasp of appreciation at the sight of the cake. The orange-clad Turtle set it down in front of his father and then lit the candles. They all sang "Happy Birthday" to the Rat, and he blew out the candles.
"I must say, Michelangelo, this is a wonderful creation," Splinter complimented. "You truly have a gift."
Mikey smiled because Splinter always said that whenever he liked something Mikey made, but it made Mikey feel good all the same. "Thanks, Sensei," he said. "Happy birthday."
"Thank you so much," Splinter said. "It is a wonderful day because I have my family with me. I am truly grateful to have all of you in my life."
"We're grateful to have you as well, Sensei," Leo said. "And it's lucky that we have someone like Mikey to cook such good food. Great job on the cake, bro."
"Thanks," Mikey said sheepishly. "It was nothing."
When the celebration was over, Mikey stored the leftovers in the refrigerator. He smiled as he looked at the remains of his creation. Yeah, it was really awesome to have a gift like he did because it helped to bring his family together.
A/N: I hit the 488 mark with this one. As soon as I saw this prompt, I knew I had to include Mikey in it in some fashion. I really hope you enjoyed it. Feel free to review and have a shelltastic day.