Family is Forever

Lair Games: Part 3

Aria's POV:

Now, it's time for the final event, 'Shell Bowling'. The guys each retract into their shells, slide down the skate ramp, and try to knock down as many mannequins as possible. Leo, as usual, has knocked down all ten mannequins.

Splinter: "Another perfect 10 for Blue. And with Purple unable to bowl-"

Donnie: "Not so fast, my friend."

Donnie limps his way out of the med bay with a determined look.

Donnie: "I'm here, brother. Let's bowl."

Leo's Interview:

Me: "Bet you're scared now, huh, Leo?"

Leo: "Scared? Me? I'm never scared. Is Lou Jitsu scared of, uh, cold soup? No, no. Scared?"

The look on his face tells me otherwise.

Shell Bowling:

Me: "Just be careful, ok?"

Donnie smiles with a kiss to my forehead.

Donnie: "I'll be fine, Beautiful. Trust me."

Splinter: "Donnie needs a 10 to win."

Donnie takes a deep breath and leaps off the edge of the ramp as he retracts into his shell, except for his cast-covered leg.

Mikey's Interview:

Believes in his purple brother

Mikey: "I know he can do it!!"

Me: "Thanks, Miguel."

Mikey: "Is something I would say if I was crazy."

Never mind.

Raph's Interview:

Also doubts his purple brother

Raph: "With that ankle? Rolling East to West? No way. Sorry, Ari."

My Interview:

Me: "Yeah, maybe I should've locked him in that med bay so he wouldn't get hurt more than he is now."

Shell Bowling:

Finally, Donnie manages to get his leg inside his shell but spins out of control. Yet, he still manages to knock down most of the pins.

Splinter: "It's a 9!"

Turtles: "What?"

Leo: "Wait a second, that means..."

Donnie: "We tied!"

Leo: "Tied?"

Raph's Interview:

Overwhelmed by unprecedented situation

Raph: "What do we do? Do we consult the bylaws? Do we call the president?"

Shell Bowling Aftermath:

I consult the book Donnie & I wrote up containing the bylaws of what to do if this ever happened.

Me: "Section 4, article 7. In the instance of a tie, the next event will be...Oh, no."

Donnie & Leo: "What?!"

The twins grab the book and read the section I'm pointing to before sharing a scared look.

Splinter's Interview:

What have you done, Splints?

Splinter: *laughs* "I've waited my whole life for this."

Leo's Interview:

Leo: "Splinter's choice? Are you crazy? Who came up with that?"

My Interview:

Did not come up with that

Me: "Don't look at me! I left Donnie alone with the book for 5 seconds to help Mikey in the kitchen. How was I supposed to know he'd write that as what to do in this seemingly impossible scenario? I guess Mikey & Raph were right. We are witnessing history this year, and it's only going to get crazier from here."

Tie-Breaker:

Donnie & Leo wear protective helmets as Splinter instructs us to go to the garage entrance. We walk in to find a boxing ring in the center of the room.

Splinter: "Out of retirement for one night only, it's Splinter!"

Splinter slides to stand under the spotlight, having shaved off his fur, wearing nothing but a Speedo, and spraying himself with oil.

Splinter: "Time for 'The Slippery Whippery Woo'!"

Raph gags, Mikey drops his camera, while Leo, Donnie & I bear terrified looks.

Splinter's Interview:

Splinter: "Pretty great name, right?"

Slippery Whippery Woo:

Splinter: "Sudden death tie breaker: Purple vs. Blue. Whoever catches me wins the Lair Games. Now, let's go!"

Donnie & Leo headbutt each other with competitive growls before leaping to grab Splinter. Leo grabs his right arm, while Donnie grabs his left leg, but Splinter slips out of their grip and continues to do so despite each brother's best efforts. Eventually, while Leo loses his grip and falls to the floor, Donnie keeps a tight hold on Splinter and crashes Splinter's rear end into Leo's face.

Me: "And the winner is...Donatello!"

Formerly Leo's Room:

Donnie: "Thanks for the room, bro. You know, a champion really needs his space.-*laughs*-Champ burn! Burn!"

I pull Leo over to the side for a private discussion.

Me: "Remember our agreement. One night only, and then you 'graciously' decide to take back the room."

Leo: "I know, I know. Deal."

My Interview:

Somehow only half-excited for Donnie's victory?

Me: "I'm happy that Donnie, or anyone besides Leo, won this year. But, have you taken a second to wonder why Leo offered up his room if he thought he would win again? No? Allow me to explain. Leo's room is next to Splinter's, and both rooms share an air vent. So, whenever Splinter snores at night, Leo has trouble falling asleep. So, if Donnie wins the Lair Games..."

April: "He has to suffer the snoring!"

Me: "Exactly! And since Donnie & I share a room, I firmly insisted that Leo only let this part of the victory last 24 hours. Then, when Donnie asks for a room trade the following day, Leo 'decides' to let him off the hook. Or else, I post the video of our former band performing at Albearto's online for the whole world to see. In the meantime, Mikey's letting me sleep in a hammock above his for the night."

End of Season 2, Episode 3