A few hours later, the turtles were all nice and comfy in their spot in the woods, except for Mikey, who upon hearing his stomach growling, figured he must fill his stomach up. So he got up and walked through he woods and headed for camp. Not long after that, his brothers woke up, wondering where Mikey went to. But then Leo remembered that every once in a while Mikey gets up for a midnight snack or making something in the kitchen which at times might be something good or bad. Needless to say, the three brothers headed for the Mess Hall at camp, figuring that where Mikey be while having the fear of waking everybody up and have them see them.
With everyone still asleep in their tents, Mikey decided to sneak into the Mess Hall and into the Kitchen to whip up a midnight snack and what better way than making his own kind of Pizza.
“Man I should’ve done this, on the first night we came to this camp,” Mikey said to himself while fixing up the dough, “Too bad the dudes and dudettes are still sleeping. They would’ve loved doing this with me.” he added much to his sadness.
Suddenly he felt a hand on his shoulder and was about to scream but his mouth got covered by Raph. Mikey turned around and saw his three brothers behind him and spoke, “Dudes!! Don’t sneak up on me like that!”
“Sorry. Just couldn’t help messing with you.” said Raph.
“Mikey, I know that its your midnight snacking time, but I don’t think doing this in the Mess Hall at camp is a good time for that,” informed Leo, “You know we can’t get caught by the other campers.”
“Which is why while they're still sleeping, why do another activity here at camp?” asked Mikey, “I mean, making the lanterns was fun and all, but I kinda want to do more that just one. Which is why I’m making my own pizza!!”
“Need I remind you, little brother, that the last time you tried that, it ended up making all of us sick to the stomach, not by taste alone, but by the sight and smell of it.” informed Donnie.
“Hey, I’ll have you know that this time will be different.” said Mikey.
“Yeah? How?” asked Raph.
“Cause you guys are gonna help a brotha out.” said Mikey.
“Us?” the three brothers asked.
“Yeah, I mean when was the last time we did cook together as a family?” asked Mikey.
“Much as I hate to admit it, but Mikey’s got a point,” said Donnie, “I can’t even remember the last time we cooked something up as a family.”
“Eh, why not, better than just making lanterns.” added Raph.
“Alright Mikey, we’ll help, but remember, we got to keep it quiet,” stated Leo, “We don’t want to alert anyone.”
“AW YEAH!!!” shouted Mikey, then his brothers shushed him, with Mikey looking sheepish.
The four brothers then got to work on making the pizza together. With Donnie checking the oven temperature, Raph continued on beating down and rollin' the dough, Leo using his Katana to slice and dice the cheese, pepperoni, olives, onions and other ingredients needed, and Mikey putting together and stirred up the pizza sauce. Once all had come together, they then put their delicious pizza in oven for it to cook.
“Aw yeah, its gonna be tasty!!” said Mikey feeling proud of himself and his brothers.
“I have to admit, that was kinda fun,” said Raph, as he gave Mikey a noogie to the head, much to their enjoyment.
“Too bad the girls are not awake to do this with us.” said Leo. He then heard the door creak open, much to the alertness to the four brothers. The one who was walking in was none other than Twilight and Spike who saw the turtles in the kitchen while rubbing their sleepy eyes.
“Hey, guys, what you doing up?” said Twilight, as the turtles were sighing in relief.
“Yeah aren’t you worried you’ll get caught?” asked Spike.
“Hey, we're ninjas, dog,” said Mikey, “There’s always any shadows to blend in.”
“I guess that's somewhat true.” said Twilight.
“Anyway what are you two doing up in the middle of the night?” asked Raph.
“Oh, I just couldn’t sleep, upon thinking of all that’s been happening in camp. That is until Spike and I caught a scent coming from the Mess Hall and went to investigate. Figures it had to be you guys.” explained Twilight.
“Well well well, you two are just in time,” said Mikey, “We were just making our own pizza to snack on. Care for a slice?”
“I guess we could have a few slices,” said Twilight, “Might help calm my nerves.”
“It ought to help.” said Donnie.
They then heard the oven beeping, saying the pizza’s ready and soon everyone was chowing down on the pizza they all made.
Twilight then asked, “I’ve been meaning to ask you four, how exactly did you meet the girls?”
“Well, how they met us was not by coincidence,” said Leo, “Call it fate.”
And so the Turtles explained their story that intertwined with Princess Twilight having a vision back in Equestria. Which brought both her and Dragon Spike back to the human world and the whole New York trip that they and the Rainbooms went to. They met April and Casey at Antonio’s Pizza and secretly followed them into the sewers where they met the turtles in their lair. Other events took place such as them training the Rainbooms to be Kunoichi’s, Rarity kidnapped by the Purple Dragons, Dragon Spike becoming a mutant, the encounter with mutant enemies like Snakeweed and SpiderBytez being led by Newtralizer, even Shredder and his goons, in addition with the Dazzlings (Sirens), and finally the epic clash that turned things around with the Dazzlings fighting along side the Turtles and Rainbooms against the Foot.
Leo then explained how he got seriously hurt, trying to protect Princess Twilight from Rahzar, Tigerclaw and the Dazzlings, much to the Princess' worry and doubting that her vision came true, but later recovered back in the lair and was ready to fight again.
Once they finished, Twilight and her dog were shocked and astonished with all that happened before the space incident, “Whoa,” gasped Twilight, “That is quite a tale! There was absolutely no way that it all happened by coincidence.”
“Like I said before,” Leo began, “It was only fate that brought Princess Twilight and the others to us.”
“Yeah, and since that time, we formed special bonds with the girls. Seeing that all of us are alike in our own unique ways.” explained Donnie.
“We’re more than just friends,” said Raph, “Far as I know, I think we are a big family. Even you and your pup.”
Twilight and Spike smiled, “That really means a lot that, you guys. Other than the girls, accepting me as part of your family.”
“Hey come on, Twi, what kind of friends would we be if we don’t include ya?” asked Mikey, “Especially if one of us would have a secret crush......” his foot was then stomped again Leo, causing him to shout in pain.
“A secret crush on who?” asked asked Twilight out of curiousity.
“It's nothing really important right now, Twi.” said Leo while keeping his cool, with Twilight having ponder on that subject, but then accepted his word.
“Well, anyway, Spike and I are gonna head back to the tent. However it's kinda gonna be hard to walk in the dark,” said Twilight. She turned to Leo and spoke, “Leo, would you escort us back to our tent?”
“Oh, sure,” said Leo, much to their brothers concern about this, “I’ll right back, guys, to help you clean up.”
“Oh, sure you will.” said Raph sarcastically with a sly grin on his face, much to Leo giving him a scolded look to Raph.
While the rest of the brothers started cleaning up, Leo escorted both Twilight and Spike back to their tent while keeping it quiet in not waking the others. By the time they got to their tent, Twilight spoke in a whisper.
“Spike, why don’t you go ahead and get some shut eye, I'll be right in a few.” she said to Spike.
“Ok,” responded Spike, who scampered off into the Sapphire tent.
Twilight then turned to Leo and spoke, “Mind if we chit chat in the back?”
“Of course,” said Leo. The two went to the back of the tent and little further in woods till they stopped, “So what is it you want to talk about?” asked Leo.
Twilight paused for moment and took a deep breath, “I didn’t want to say anything to embarrass you guys but, back when Mikey said about one of you having a “secret crush,” he wouldn’t be referring to you, would he?” the girl asked.
Leo stood with a frozen look, realizing the secret would be out soon then spoke, “Oh....um....well..thats is....actually....Mikey was just....” his mouth was then cover by Twilight’s hand.
“Its ok, I know.” said Twilight with a smile.
“You do?” asked Leo, as the girl nodded her head.
“How long have you known?” asked Leo.
“Either before we stopped the Triceraton invasion, or that day when you came to talk with me in the woods about that “Midnight In Me” routine,” Twilight explained, “Plus Sunset told me about it to confirm my thoughts, the other night when you guys stopped me from going home.”
“Oh...I see,” said Leo, feeling a little embarrassed and his face turning red.
Twilight then put her hand on Leo’s shoulder and said, “No need to be ashamed. You're not really the first one to be all kind to me the most.” while more like she be referring to Flash Sentry and Timber Spruce.
“Well...I uh....” said Leo, then he sigh and decided to come clean, “Ok, you figured me out. I really do like you a lot and at least your Princess counterpart as well. I mean ever since the day Princess Twilight and the Rainbooms came into our lives, the Princess wouldn’t stop looking at me oddly, due to the fact of that whole vision she had to begin with. Then Mikey predicted that she really liked me. I kept on denying that fact, but kept that thought in my head for a while. But then when her vision came true, having her care so much for me confirmed that thought. Then the time when you and the others came along in our space travels, before heading down to earth and when you guys got me from that little mistake I’ve made, you have seen Princess Twilight crying on my shoulder and saying that I am her close, best friend and that you girls will always love me no matter what. I knew that somehow, it really did confirm that thought and feeling I had inside. And then when we were coming to camp and whenever I see you, you somehow remind me much of Princess Twilight. So...”
Twilight stopped him for a moment and then spoke, “All of that really sounded so sweet. And I think it's wonderful and cute that you kept that feeling of me and my counterpart inside you for so long. I’m really glad and flattered that I bring you joy and comfort to you.” she then went over to Leo and wrapped her arms in a tight embrace, much to Leo’s face turning red and then returned the favor. The two remained for a little while until they broke away.
“Well, I really don’t want that feeling to get in the way of what's going on between you and Timber. I mean he seems like a great guy for you to be with.” said Leo.
“Oh, I don't think your feelings won't get in anyone's way. I even have to admit Timber is all right to be with.” said Twilight with a smile.
“Especially with all that Gaia Everfree that's been going on.” said Leo.
“What do you mean?” asked Twilight.
“Oh, its really not very important right now, it was just a silly random thought,” said Leo, feeling relieved that he stopped himself from almost spilling the beans, “Come on now, lets get you back to your tent.”
The two went back to the Sapphire Tent and the two whispered to each other, “Get some rest now, Twilight,” said Leo with his face turning red again, “And thank you for understanding how I really feel.”
“Hey what are friends for?” said Twilight whose face also turned red.
“Listen, if you start having nightmares about Midnight Sparkle, you know where to find us.” informed Leo.
“Thank you. Goodnight, Leo.” said Twilight, as she embraced Leo.
“Goodnight, Twi.” said Leo, returning the favor as Twilight went inside and Leo heading back to Mess Hall.
By the time he got to Mess Hall, he looked back at the tent area and smiled before going back inside with his brothers, whom were almost done with the clean up and waiting for him.
“Well there you are,” said Raph, “What took you so long?”
“Yeah we just got done with the clean up.” said Donnie, as he put the clean bowls back in the cupboard.
“Oh, sorry, dudes, just had a little chat with Twilight when we got to her tent.” said Leo.
“Well? What was the chit chat about?” asked Mikey with brows raising like Groucho Marx.
“That's really not for me to say.” said Leo.
“Aw, come on, can’t you just tell us? Please Please Please Please?” asked Mikey, being a little annoying.
“Better say yes, bro, cause I can’t take Mikey’s annoying rambled!” said Raph while covering his ears.
Leo sighed, “Alright alright, I’ll tell you guys on the way back to our spot.”
And so Leo filled them in about that talk as they were heading back to their campaign spot in the woods. When they reached over, Mikey bursted out with joy and excitement.
“WOO HOO HOO, see I told ya!! I told ya!!!” said Mikey, as he was doing his usual dance routine and chanting, “Leo likes Twilight! Leo likes Twilight!! Leo likes Twilight!!”
Leo then shut him up, “Ok, Mikey, we get it. But none of you must ever tell the other girls or anyone else about it. This is only between us four, Twilight and Sunset.”
“Don’t worry, Leo. You guys did a good job in keeping my secret feelings towards April,” said Donnie, “So now I’m doing the same for you.”
“Ditto.” agreed Raph.
“Don’t sweat it dog,” said Mikey, before the three glared at him, “What?”
“The last time you kept a secret, you blurted it out a few seconds later.” informed Leo.
“Couple times for that matter.” added Donnie.
“Hey, we were kids back then. We’re sixteen, becoming young adults here!!” said Mikey.
“An adult that still acts like a kid.” said Raph with a smirk on his face.
“HEY!!! Wipe that silly grin off you're face!!” exclaimed Mikey.
“Alright, guys, enough. Let’s get some shut eye,” said Leo, “We still need to see the girls off on their Spirit Quest.”
And so the brothers went to their bed spots and went to sleep. Leo was the last to fall asleep, till after he looked up the starry night sky, thinking he felt relieved for no longer hiding his feelings towards Twilight, both Princess and Human alike.