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*RISE OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: THE MOVIE (2022)*
Finally, their magic returns as the turtles soon battle the Kraang leader. Leo portals though with Raph's spirit body punching him. Mikey swings the Kraang around while Donnie uses his mystic heavy tech guns and fire lasers causing explosions.
[MIKEY]: (awestruck) This is so awesome.
[LEO]: (short laugh) I know right?
[RAPH]: (thumbs up) Good job, team!
[LEO]: (confidently) If this isn't the poster shot, someone's getting fired.
[LEO]: (chuckling) For sure.
[DONNIE]: (lopsided smile) For once, I agree with you.
[LEADER KRAANG]: (seething) We are not done yet!
[LEO]: (death glare) Oh we are.
Elsewhere, April, Casey II, and Splinter defeat the other two Kraang as April slams the wrecking ball, collapsing the building. The trio manages to escape, recovering quickly.
April and Splinter clapped for their onscreen selves.
[CASEY II]: (deducing) Donnie's almost got the ship to the other side. I have to get to the key.
[APRIL]: (waving at him) See ya.
Casey II heads to the Technodrome.
[LEO]: (hissing) C’mon Casey…
[CASEY II]: (through coms) Come in, sensei. It's Casey, can you hear me? Come in, sensei. Can you hear me?
[LEO]: I hear you, kid.
[DONNIE]: He meant onscreen.
[LEO]: (annoyedly) I know that.
[DONNIE]: (defensive shrug) Just a reminder.
But Leo and his brothers are too busy fighting the Leader Kraang. The creature aims for Mikey until Donnie shields him with his techno staff, but unfortunately they're thrown off the Technodrome.
[MIKEY]: (assertive worry) Donnie, you really need to stop protecting me 24/7. You’re shell’s already vulnerable as it is!
[DONNIE]: (cocked eyebrow) Sorry—no can do, little brother. (to himself) Since you’re the only one I have.
[MIKEY]: Twice in one day, D. That’s too much!
[DONNIE]: Only if you promise not to open life-threatening portals.
[MIKEY]: I can’t do that —
[DONNIE]: Then the deal’s off.
[MIKEY]: (groaning in frustration) What’s it gonna take for you to listen to me?! Can’t you see you’re putting your life in danger?!
[DONNIE]: (scoffing) So are you!
[MIKEY]: That’s different.
[DONNIE]: Is it though? ‘Cause I decrypt major hypocrisy in that statement.
[MIKEY]: I’m not bein’ hypocritical!
[DONNIE]: Yes you are!
[MIKEY]: No I’m not!
[DONNIE]: Are too!
[MIKEY]: Am not!
[DONNIE]: Okay, how ‘bout this? What if I was the one opening mystic portals in your place? What would you do then?
[MIKEY]: Save you, obviously.
[DONNIE]: (flailing hands) See? See? Hypocrisy at its finest!
[MIKEY]: (insisting) But I’m not the one with a softshell. You are.
[DONNIE]: Doesn’t matter. Like Raph said, you’re our baby brother—not the other way around, so it’s our job to protect you.
[MIKEY]: But I —
[DONNIE]: (sternly) End of discussion.
[LEO]: (tears glistening) Raph, go!
[RAPH]: (nodding) On it!
[RAPH]: (creased eyebrows) Leo—what are you plannin’?
[LEO]: (holding breath) I’ve got a vague idea.
[DONNIE]: Oh no…you are not staying behind with that—that thing.
[LEO]: Well too bad—I am.
[DONNIE]: (clenched teeth) After this, I will strangle you.
[SPLINTER]: (gravely) My son…please do not do this.
[LEO]: (sadly) I’m sorry Dad, but I have to. This isn’t about me. This is about saving the world. That’s our main priority.
[MIKEY]: (pleading) But not like this!
[APRIL]: Leo…don’t.
[LEO]: Sorry guys…but duty calls.
Leonardo opens a portal as Raphael sprints through it and grabs his little brothers using his mystic red fists.
[LEO]: (relieved) At least you saved them.
[RAPH]: (shouting) Gotcha! Don't worry, Donnie! This is not a hug! It's a rescue!
[DONNIE]: (sheepishly) Thanks.
[RAPH]: (thumbs up) No problem.
They crash into an island.
[DONNIE]: Aw c’mon! Staten Island?
[MIKEY]: It’s not so bad.
[DONNIE]: Oh sweet sweet Angelo, you were far too young when the incident happened.
[MIKEY]: (frowning suspiciously) What incident?
[RAPH]: (swallowing thickly) We’ll tell you later.
[MIKEY]: (arms folded) I’ll hold you to that.
[RAPH]: (looking around) Where are we? Staten Island?
[MIKEY]: (tilting head) Déjà vu…
[DONNIE]: Oh gross! (genuinely disappointed) So how would everyone rate that rescue experience? Unsatisfied? Very unsatisfied? Wish Donnie would have done it? Mm hm?
[RAPH]: (snorting) Really D?
[DONNIE]: (innocent shrug) What?
[RAPH]: (sighing) Donnie...Leo's still up there.
[DONNIE]: (glaring daggers at Leonardo) Like I said—prepare to be strangled afterwards.
[LEO]: (casually) Relax—I’m sure nothing terrible will happen to me.
[RAPH]: Wanna bet on that?
[LEO]: Uh…
They look up at the Technodrome as Leo struggles to get up, but his muscles are too weak.
[LEO]: (muttering to himself) This is it, Leo. Now’s the perfect time to prove yourself.
Memories of locating his missing brothers alongside Señor Hueso flashed in his mind at the speed of lightning.
“There there. You will be fine.”
“I will not be fine. There’s no team with just a face man! I need my brainy guy and my smashy guy and my eats-peanuts-with-his-fingers guy. I’m nothing without them! You wouldn’t understand…”
[LEO]: (phoning his future student) Casey? Casey, come in.
[RAPH]: Wait—you’re really gonna…oh no.
[DONNIE]: (masking fear) I swear to god, I will fucking kill you.
[MIKEY]: (anxious gasp) Are you…? Are you gonna…? S-Stay there?
[SPLINTER]: (shaky gasp) No…
[APRIL]: Leo…what are you thinking?
[CASEY II]: (arrives at building, answering) Sensei, I'm here—and I've got eyes on the key. Just tell me when you're home free, and I'll pull the plug.
[LEO]: (grimacing) Sorry Case, but that’s not the plan.
[RAPH]: (adjuring) Leo, please don’t do this! Do not stay behind with this freak! You’ll get crushed!
[MIKEY]: (fervent nod) Yeah, I thought you were gonna stay there for just a few minutes, not forever!
[DONNIE]: (fists clenched) Oh he’s planning it alright—and he’s definitely in for it after the end credits.
Leo grimaces as the Kraang advances on him with glowing red eyes.
[APRIL]: (choking out) Shit!
[LEO]: (offscreen) Casey, listen to me. When I get to the other side, you close that door.
[MIKEY]: (hitched sob) N-No…!
[DONNIE]: (heartbroken expression) Leo…please.
[RAPH]: (nearly screaming) Don’t!
[CASEY II]: (shocked) What? Sensei, no!
[SPLINTER]: (anguished) Leonardo, please listen to him. Saving the world is not worth sacrificing your own life.
[LEO]: (determined) It is.
I have to pay for my mistakes somehow.
Unbeknownst to them, everyone else is listening to their conversation.
[LEO]: (seriously) Casey, it's the only way. He's too strong. He's not gonna stay on the other side unless I keep him there.
[EVERYONE ELSE]: (hastily) NO!
[CASEY II]: (begging) There has to be another way!
[AUDIENCE MINUS LEO]: YES!
[LEO]: (defeatedly) We tried everything, Case. This is the only way.
[DONNIE]: (frightfully) There are other ways to fix this, Nardo!
[RAPH]: (pointing at Casey II) Please, just listen to him!
[MIKEY]: (mumbling sorrowfully) Please don’t do this—please don’t leave us…
[LEO]: (resigning to his fate) I’m sorry guys—but it’s the only way.
Donnie and Mikey exchange worried looks before Raph chimes in.
[RAPH]: (pleading) Leo, please don't do this! Leo!
[SPLINTER]: (firmly) You heard Raphael.
[LEO]: (chuckling) You're one to talk, big bro. Hero moves are totally your style.
[LEO]: (smirking) Told you.
[RAPH]: (snapping at him) This isn’t funny, Leo!
[LEO]: (nonchalant expression) Sounds a bit hypocritical, doesn’t it?
[RAPH]: (exclaiming) ‘Cause I’m the big brother, not you! It’s different for me!
[LEO]: (pointing at his younger brothers) Am I not the older twin? A year older than Mikey? Really Raph?
[RAPH]: That’s besides the point!
[LEO]: It’s not.
On the Technodrome...
[LEADER KRAANG]: (laughing slowly) Outmatched and alone, yet you persist—for what? Honor? Redemption? Sacrifice? All meaningless.
[DONNIE]: BULLSHIT!
[LEO]: (battle stance) We'll see about that.
They charge at each other before the Kraang flings away one of his swords, grabbing Leo by the neck and pinning him down.
[EVERYONE ELSE]: (encouraging) Get him!
[CASEY II]: (protesting) Leo, please! I can't lose you again!
His brothers teared up at Casey II’s desperate plea.
[LEO]: (affectionately) Hey—future me would be real proud of you. I'm proud of you.
[LEO]: (mouthing) So proud.
[SPLINTER]: (genuine smile) My grandson.
And for once, Leonardo didn’t deny it.
[LEADER KRAANG]: (huffing) Weak words—weak actions. I have forever known what you fail to understand…strength always prevails!
[MIKEY]: Yeah right.
[DONNIE]: Keep talking, asshole.
[LEO]: What you fail to understand is—I missed on purpose.
[OTHER TURTLES]: (baffled) Wait what??
[APRIL]: (gasping) Oh wait—you still have your swords!
[LEO]: (grinning) Exactly.
He instantly teleports them into the Prison Dimension.
[LEO]: Told you guys.
[RAPH]: Again—not funny.
[LEADER KRAANG]: (sneering) No, enough of your little tricks.
He starts punching Leo’s face repeatedly.
[APRIL & SPLINTER]: (shocked) LEO!
[DONNIE]: (sending death glare to Kraang) I’ll kill him.
[RAPH]: (affirming) Be my guest.
[LEO]: (firmly) Casey, close the portal now.
[EVERYONE ELSE]: NO!
[RISE LEADER KRAANG]: (gaping) What?
“When are you gonna grow up and start actin’ like a hero?”
“And—there it is. Gentlemen?”
Casey II feels tears pricking his eyes while Leo prevents the creature from reaching the portal.
[LEO]: (averting gaze, mumbling to himself) Note to self—never make Casey cry.
[LEADER KRAANG]: (grunting) No! Let go of me!
[LEO]: (weakly) Casey, please.
[MIKEY]: (barely choking out) No…
[DONNIE]: (spilling out) Please don’t…
[RAPH]: (choked gasp) Leo…
Tearfully, Casey II removes the key and the Technodrome begins to explode, golden yellow clouds of dust forming a circle above them.
[EVERYONE MINUS LEO]: NOOO!
On Staten Island, Mikey's tears overflow while Donnie is on the verge of an emotional breakdown, barely restraining his own tears. Raph merely watches the event in pure shock and sadness.
The youngest terrapin instantly burst into tears, clinging onto his genius older brother as the latter also started crying heavily, wrapping his own arms around Michelangelo. It was unlike Donatello to express his emotions outwardly (particularly his negative ones), but this movie ticked all the boxes in terms of emotional damage, therefore even he couldn’t resist it.
Elsewhere, Leonardo releases himself from the Kraang and slowly descends.
[RAPH]: (relieved whisper) Oh thank god you’re still alive…
[LEO]: (lopsided grin) Can’t get rid of me that easily.
Sadly, that didn’t stop his little brothers from crying their eyes out, hugging each other tightly. Leonardo winced regretfully, wanting to comfort them so badly, but he knew nothing he’d say or do would assure them that his onscreen self would be okay afterwards.
Instead, he delicately patted Mikey’s back while frowning at his younger twin allowing the floodgates to continue streaming down his cheeks like a waterfall. So yeah—whenever Donnie cried, everyone (including Leo himself) knew the situation was undoubtedly serious.
[LEO]: (smirking) You've been portal-chopped!
[APRIL]: (sorrowful tone) Really Leo?
[LEO]: (innocent shrug) What else could I say?
The ship crashes into the dark world as the leader watches the light fade out completely. He leans against rock in order to catch his breath, losing energy at an exponential rate.
[RAPH]: (crossing fingers hopefully) C’mon Leo, get up. You can still beat him.
[LEO]: (grimacing) I can barely move though.
[LEADER KRAANG]: (outraged) YOU! You ruined EVERYTHING! And now...(chuckling)...my wrath will be reserved for you alone.
[RAPH]: (gasping loudly) Leo! Run!
[SPLINTER]: (fervent nod) Leonardo, you must go! Please!
[LEO]: (wild hand gestures) I can’t!
[DONNIE]: (blurting out through tears) You’re…you’re too injured.
[LEO]: See? Even Donnie agrees.
[DONNIE]: E-Either way, y-you’re still an idiot, Dum Dum.
[MIKEY]: Leo…t-try to duck, at least.
[DONNIE]: Y-You heard him.
Leo lowered his head in shame at causing his little brothers to cry—over him of all people. But at the same time, he didn’t regret the decision his future self made. Sacrifice or not, he’d do it over and over again to keep the world safe from monsters like the Kraang.
Leonardo is brutally beaten, bloodied, bruised, and called a 'wretched little pest'. After crashing into another building—now lying on his back, nearly close to death, Leo turns sideways and stares at the crumpled photo in his hand. A tear rolls down his cheek as he smiles weakly.
The blue-clad turtle mirrored his onscreen’s despondent expression, shedding a single tear that trickled down his left cheek while Splinter squeezed his carapace, silently sobbing into it, murmuring tearful apologies for failing his son once again.
[SPLINTER]: (stammering) Oh my son. If I hadn’t pushed you all so hard to fulfill the duty of the Hamato Clan —
[LEO]: (softly) Dad, stop. It wasn’t your fault. You led us all in the right direction—that’s what matters.
[RAPH]: (slow nod) Leo’s right. And we’re a better team because of it.
[LEO]: (firmly) So don’t you dare blame yourself for my decisions, okay?
[SPLINTER]: (pulling away hesitantly) I—I’ll try.
[LEO]: (affirming nod) Good.
[RISE LEADER KRAANG]: (demanding aggressively) WIPE THAT GRIN OFF YOUR FACE!
He sends Leo flying backward with an explosive attack. Now fully crying, the 16-year-old holds the photo close to his chest, conflicted on whether or not he's ready to die yet.
Donnie and Mikey huddled closer together, eyes bloodshot and swollen due to crying nonstop for several minutes straight. But soon their sobs were reduced to sniffles and silent waterworks, the softshell stroking his little brother’s head affectionately, though barely able to console himself.
April wrapped her own arms around Donatello, rubbing his back soothingly while whispering nonsense in his ear, her head resting on his shoulder for the umpteenth time this evening.
Splinter and Raph tackled Leo from both sides, refusing to let go as their grip tightened without breaking the latter’s bones. On the other hand, Leo shut his eyes for a moment and sniffled quietly, conscious of each breath he took.
From the real world, Casey II spots Leo's sword and picks it up, assuming his sensei/father-figure is dead as he kneels on the ground, mourning quietly.
[LEO]: (empathetically) Oh kid…
Elsewhere, April hugs Splinter as he cries, shedding tears herself. Sister Kraang (who’s currently dying) glances at them and laughs maniacally.
[RAPH]: (whimpering) Dad…
Back on Staten Island, the turtles mourn the loss of their brother. Raphael's on the ground, choking back agonized tears, balling his fists in anguish.
“We don’t have much time! Everyone’s dependent on me!”
Raphael berated himself, claiming he failed as second-in-command and a true big brother.
Donatello feels saltwater coating his face, barely realizing he's also crying—but on the inside, he's completely numb and hopeless, tragically realizing they're too late to save his twin.
“If mystic powers can do everything I can do, but better—then why would you guys even need me?”
Donatello felt completely useless, unable to utilize his own tech and intelligence to save his family.
Michelangelo clenches his fists, refusing to believe Leonardo is dead. He extended his hands once more and tries to make a portal. Tears stream from his eyes as he starts sobbing, grunting loudly.
“I am Dr. Feelings. Welcome to my seminar.”
Michelangelo had no idea how to deal with this, as he too was suffering mental and emotional damage, so how on Earth could he fix his family?
[RAPH]: (somberly) Mikey, it's over...
[MIKEY]: (in denial) It can’t be! M-Maybe Leo’s still…you know.
[DONNIE]: (wiping away tears) But what if he isn’t? What if…?
[APRIL]: (thoughtfully) I dunno…what if Mikey’s right? Maybe Leo’s still alive—but unconscious.
[SPLINTER]: (praying) He must be.
My son cannot be gone.
[LEO]: (shaking head, muttering) Don’t count on it.
[MIKEY]: (shakily) Leo never gave up on us. (facing the city) I'm not giving up on him.
[MIKEY]: (quick nod) Exactly—I’m not giving up on my brother.
[LEO]: (sighing) Mikey —
[MIKEY]: (palm forward) Don’t. Just—let me do this, okay?
[LEO]: (anxiously) But it will kill you, Mike.
[MIKEY]: It’s worth getting you back.
[LEO]: No way. Nuh huh. Donnie’s right. You are not risking your own life for this.
[MIKEY]: (frustratedly) Why not? Why can’t I save you?!
[LEO]: (shouting) Because I’m not worth it!
[MIKEY]: Yes you are. You’re worth everything to us—to me.
[DONNIE]: Both of you are—which means neither of you should make the sacrifice play.
[RAPH]: I’m with Donnie on this one. You guys are too important to us.
[SPLINTER]: You four have done more than enough. Now it’s time to value your own lives as much as each other’s.
[APRIL]: They have a point.
A bright golden light suddenly engulfs Mikey's frame, indicating that his plan is working.
[DONNIE]: (mesmerized and terrified) Holy shit…
[DONNIE]: (amazed) Whoa...
[RAPH]: Mikey, whatever you're doing...don't stop!
[DONNIE]: (gawking) Wait what??
[RAPH]: (considering) Maybe if we actively help him, he won’t disintegrate.
[DONNIE]: (wide eyes) That is a possibility…
[MIKEY]: (smiling softly) Told you guys—I got this.
[DONNIE]: (clasping his shoulder) We got this.
[RAPH]: Together.
[LEO]: Or not at all.
A portal opens up and Mikey notices his body fading, so his brothers help him carry the burden.
Thankfully, the two younger brothers tears had finally dried at this point, though their eyes were still red and slightly watery.
[DONNIE]: We’re helping you whether you like it or not.
[MIKEY]: Okay.
[RAPH]: (promising) We're here, Mikey. Together.
[RAPH]: Always.
[LEO]: Okay good.
They all combine their mystic powers and spot Leo floating towards them, opening his eyes. Once again, Donnie and Mikey struggle to hold back tears.
[OTHER TURTLES]: (joyously) Leo!
[LEO]: (smiling) Took you guys long enough.
[SPLINTER]: (warningly) You four are grounded after this. No more self-sacrifices for a lifetime!
[LEO]: (smirking) Can’t promise you that, Dad. Where d’you think we got it from?
[SPLINTER]: (soft growl) Do not push it, Blue.
[LEO]: (hands up in surrender) Okay okay, yeesh.
Raphael uses his phantom body while Donatello initiates his mystic drills to pull him back into the real world, trapping the Kraang inside the Prison Dimension forever. The creature screams in agony.
[DONNIE]: (glowering at Kraang) That’s right, fuckface. Eat my shorts!
[RAPH]: (confused) But you’re not wearin’ shorts.
[DONNIE]: (exasperated sigh) It’s a figure-of-speech, meathead.
[RAPH]: (slowly understanding) Oh.
On Staten Island, Michelangelo finally closes the portal and checks on Leonardo.
[RAPH]: Leo?
[DONNIE]: (threateningly) You better be unconscious and not—well…
[LEO]: Pretty sure I’m alive.
[DONNIE]: I’ll hold you to that.
[LEO]: (opens his eyes groggily) Hey. (analyzing surroundings) Eww...are we in Staten Island?
[MIKEY]: Aw c’mon! Staten Island’s not that bad.
[OTHER TURTLES]: It is.
[SPLINTER]: You have no idea, Orange.
[APRIL]: I can attest to that.
[RAPH]: (joyfully) Come here!
The four brothers rejoice as the sun rises.
[LEO]: (chuckling) See? We’re all okay…(glaring at Mikey) And somebody’s not gonna open portals anymore? Am I right?
[DONNIE]: (facing Michelangelo) Well?
[MIKEY]: (tentative giggle) Um…sure.
[RAPH]: (frowning) You don’t sound very sure.
[MIKEY]: (indignantly) I do too!
[SPLINTER]: (sternly) Michelangelo.
[MIKEY]: Okay okay! (deep sigh) I’ll try…ish.
[APRIL]: (narrowing eyes) Nuh uh. No ish.
[RAPH]: That goes for you too, Leo.
[LEO]: Hey! What about you guys? Mr. ‘I-Volunteer-To-Be-Kidnapped-By-The-Kraang’ and ‘I-Am-A-Kraang-Spaceship’? Hmm? Do either of those things ring a bell or…?
[RAPH]: Okay—so we’ll all work on our self-sacrificing tendencies. Got it?
[OTHER TURTLES]: Deal.
The city is gradually rebuilt, but it takes at least a couple of months to accomplish their goal.
[DONNIE]: It must’ve been at least a few weeks…maybe five or six.
[MIKEY]: Whoa…it took that long?
[APRIL]: Apparently.
Then they're seen witnessing Casey II about to devour his first slice of pizza.
[APRIL]: (wide smile) Oh yeah!
[MIKEY]: (rubbing palms together) Here we go.
[LEO]: (grinning) He’s gonna love it.
[CASEY II]: (confused) So this is grabbing a slice? I don't get it...
[LEO]: Oh you will.
[MIKEY]: Any second now…
[MIKEY]: (patiently) Wait for it...
Everyone’s patience was growing thin, unable to sit still.
[CASEY II]: (loves it) So much better than rats.
[SPLINTER]: (offended) Really?
[LEO]: (wrapping arm around Casey II's shoulders) Hey—the rest of the world we saved is pretty good too.
[LEO]: (thumbs up) Yep.
[RAPH]: (proudly) All because of you.
[LEO]: No—all of us.
[APRIL]: (snapping photos on her phone) Alright everybody! Look up here.
[APRIL]: (applauding) Selfie time!
[DONNIE]: (sighing heavily) Oh boy.
[APRIL]: (playful pout) Oh c’mon D, it’s not that bad.
[DONNIE]: (giving in) Fine, I’ll try—for you.
[APRIL]: (giving him a cheek kiss) Aw, thank you Donnie.
[DONNIE]: (blushing furiously) Um…y-you’re welcome.
[APRIL]: (also blushing) No problem.
Concurrently, Leo formed a huddle with Raph, Mikey, and Splinter, grinning mischievously.
[LEO]: Okay, so we all agree that Donnie totally likes April, right?
[MIKEY]: And thankfully the feeling’s mutual.
[SPLINTER]: (squealing) So I will have more than one grandchild? My dream has finally come true.
[LEO]: (awkward glance) That’s great…?
[SPLINTER]: (stroking beard) It is possible—since all of you obtained human DNA after I saved you from Draxum’s lab.
[CASEY II]: (checking April's texts, frowning) April, you just got a message from someone named Cassandra.
[APRIL]: (chuckling) Whoa! Looks like our friend Cassandra has been busy.
[RAPH]: (lifting eyebrows) So that’s where she was.
[CASEY II]: (shocked) That's my mom!
[MIKEY]: (bewildered) Huh??
[DONNIE]: (snorting) Called it.
[LEO]: When?
[DONNIE]: When? Oh nevermind.
[DONNIE]: (eyes bulging) There goes the spacetime continuum.
[DONNIE]: (groaning) Again—not how it works…oh forget it.
[MIKEY]: I thought you were joking.
[DONNIE]: We’ll never know.
On the edge of the rooftop...
[RAPH]: (proudly) You did it, little brother. You really did it. I'm proud of you.
[RAPH]: It’s true.
[LEO]: I know. Thanks Raph.
[LEO]: (genuinely) This wasn't about me. It was all about doing what needed to be done because we're heroes.
[RAPH]: (smug smile) So you finally said it, huh?
[LEO]: (nearly speechless) I—guess I did.
[DONNIE]: (winking at them) You know what that means.
[MIKEY]: (excitedly) Pizza time baby!
[RAPH]: (laughing softly, eating a slice of pizza) You said 'heroes'...
[LEO]: (playfully confused) Oh did I?
His blue-clad brother smirks in reply before they relish the city from above.
[AUDIENCE]: (eyea shimmering in amazement) Wow.
[DONNIE]: (content) There it is, ladies and gentlemen...our home. What a town.
[DONNIE]: (honestly) As much as I wanna travel the universe—New York is definitely home.
[MIKEY]: (breathtaken) Beautiful...
[MIKEY]: (same expression) Ditto.
[LEO]: (vowing) And if it needs defending, we'll always rise to the challenge.
[RAPH & LEO]: (high-fiving each other) Yep.
[RAPH]: (smiling) Speaking of which, you know what challenge I'm gonna rise to? (stacking pizza boxes on top of his own head) Beating that record!
[LEO]: (snickering) Good luck with that.
[RAPH]: (tiny smile) Hey!
[EVERYONE ELSE]: (applauding) Yay!
[LEO]: (bemused) No way! No, okay fine. Alright, Big Raphie, let’s do it!
[AUDIENCE]: (chanting Raphael’s name) Woo hoo!
[EVERYONE]: (chanting) Raph! Raph! Raph...!
But little did they know…the audience would relive these exact same moments onscreen—about six months from now with absolutely no memory of this reactionary event…
THE END