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Other Canon Characters - Splinter

Names define. They shape our lives and form the very foundation of our identities, so why did Splinter choose the names he did for each of his sons? Rated: K+

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Duality by Hummerhouse

Master Splinter finds friendship with someone who understands him. Rated: G

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Becoming Splinter by eternallydaydreaming

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

It started as an ordinary day that ended with an unusual encounter that forever changed the man into the rat. Prequel to the 2012 series exploring the transformation of Hamato Yoshi into Splinter. Rated: G

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To Protect a Wayward Child by Raykushi

Hamato Yoshi was once a man. And then he was not. Rated: G

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Splinter by ParadiseParrot

The story of a man who loses everything not once, but twice, but somehow finds a family again. Rated: G

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I Wanna Be Like You by babygirl127

Splinter thinks about how each of his sons take after him. Rated: G

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Peace by Jessiy Landroz

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

Splinter having a fatherly moment... Rated: K+

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Moonlight and Sonshine by lost-katana

How did Master Splinter come to think of the TMNT as his sons? Witness the night that changed it all as Splinter takes the passage of parenthood. [Involves twoyearold chibi turtles!] Rated: K

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The Perils of Potty Training by TheIncredibleDancingBetty

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

Have you ever wondered what it was like for Splinter, potty training four turtle tots at the same time? Hilarity is sure to ensue! Rated: K+

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Reflections of a Father by TheIncredibleDancingBetty

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

Splinter has his hands full raising four young boys, especially when they cannot seem to function without him there. But when something happens to him, will they pull through? Rated: T

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A Day in the Life of a Single Father by TheIncredibleDancingBetty

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

A collection of oneshots, all about Splinter raising the four boys. Turtle ages are posted on top. All stories are in Splinter POV (1st chap Raphcentric, 2nd fluffy-feelgood 3rd Doncentric 4th drama 5th Leocentric) Rated: T

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The Truth by rogueandkurt

Splinter always knew the day would come when his sons left behind childish things. He just hoped this wasn't it. Oneshot. Semi MikeyCentric. Nominated for 'Best Splinter Scene' in Stealthy Stories '2007 TMNT Fanfiction Competition'. Rated: K

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366 by MD Owen

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

Shadow tackles a year-long project to give her Grandpa Splinter a smile each day. Shadow narrates, mentions of the other TMNT, Casey, April. Rated: K

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The Sum of His Parts by Taisi

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

Right away, Yoshi recognized that his little box turtles had become more than just corner store pets. They were children, now, almost human; with wide, bright eyes and dimpled faces. It took him longer to recognize that they were his children. (2k12, oneshot.) Rated: K+

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Adventures in Parenting by Sparkling-nexis137

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

Splinter. Someone who in one day was not only mutated into a giant rat, but suddenly found himself with four turtle children! You think he went into it as a perfect parent? You couldn't be more wrong. Rated: K+

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Raphael’s Haiku by Firebird Scratches

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

Master Splinter realizes he has been neglecting his boys' education in the arts. One of his students proves reluctant, however. Raphael is convinced he has nothing to offer - but sensei has an idea, not only to reach his pupil, but hopefully, to connect with his son. Rated: T

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A Father’s Love by August08

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

Raphael confides in Splinter about his feelings concerning being mind controlled by Shredder. And Splinter discovers that there's more to his son's desire to erase his emotions for good. 2k12 'verse. Takes place after Clash of the Mutanimals. One-shot. Rated: K+

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Callous Logic by Ponaco

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

Still healing from his encounter with Amelia Zhao, Donatello must work together with his brothers to stop her before New York falls. Rated: T

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Burning by Flynne

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

Set immediately after the 2012 episode "The Wrath of Tiger Claw". Some kinds of fury cannot be washed away like a river over stone. Rated: K+

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After Life by Flynne

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

Life as a mutant has allowed Splinter to become accustomed to the unexpected. But there are some things you are never prepared to hear. "'Karai is...the Shredder's daughter.' Splinter forced the words out, voice nearly unrecognizable. Leonardo hesitated, then spoke so quietly that even Splinter's sensitive ears could hardly hear it. 'Hai, Sensei.'" Set after "Enemy of my Enemy". Rated: K

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Responsible by Flynne

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

Splinter had warned Donatello: "If you train him, you are responsible for whatever happens." He had forgotten that a wise man heeds his own warning. Story takes place immediately after the 2k12 episode "The Pulverizer". Rated: K

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Fireflies, Falling Stars and Forever by SleepingSeeker

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

Set immediately after The Lonely Mutation of Baxter Stockman. As a thank you for reverting him back to his human self, Kirby O'Neil treats Donatello and his family to a weekend at a secluded campground in the Catskills Forest Preserve. Donnie hopes for some quality time with April, but things don't always work the way we wish - and sometimes they're much better. Rated: T

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Orenji by SleepingSeeker

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

This bit of fluff features some much needed Mikey/Splinter bonding. Seems the sweetheart can't get any one on one attention. Let's fix that. Set after the episode, Parasitica. Normally I don't write strictly to canon, but managed somehow to do it here and keep it light! Rated: K

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Four-Eyes by her_silhouette

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” - Helen Keller. Splinter knew that becoming the father of four baby turtles, he would have some issues. He just didn't see this one coming. Rated: G

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The Reason Why by Andrea O’Down

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

Hamato Yoshi has lost everything - his wife, his daughter, his clan. He would have died in the flames as well, if a voice in his head hadn't told him to fight. So there must be a reason why he had survived all of this. But he has no idea was this might be. Because there's nothing left for him in Japan, Hamato Yoshi moves to New York. Rated: K+

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Eldest by Alex1

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

The untold story behind the birth order of the Turtles. Not my usual type of fic, but I couldn't resist taking a new spin on an old subject of fan speculation. And I've been meaning to write a piece with Splinter at the center. Rated: K+

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Veleno by vacant houses

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

There is a medicine box that sits in Splinter's room, hidden beneath various books and scrolls that the rat has collected over his lifetime. Splinter ponders a dark decision he's concealed the turtles' entire lives. Rated: K+

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The Way of Fathers by KameTerra

**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

Splinter reflects on parenthood, and ponders some insights he never expected to share. Rated: K+

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Sacrifice by crazycatlady713

Splinter reflects upon his role in the universe. Rated: G

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Dilemma by servantoflcio

His fear has come true: Oroku Saki has found him. Splinter considers his options. (TMNT 2012, set mid-season 1, after "The Gauntlet") Rated: K+

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The Burden by Splinter

Splinter gives Donatello a special request, but he might be asking too much. Rated: T

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Making the Grade by Splinter

A Splinter and Donnie story. How can young Donatello make Splinter understand that he knows just about everything? It's gonna take awhile. Rated: K

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I Saw Mommy and Daddy Kissing by Dark Closure

Poor Splinter. Splinter wasn't an idiot. How could he be when he managed to survive for 18 years with four children that got themselves into more trouble than crack addicted movie stars and politicians? Rated: G

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Prelude: Keeping the Blade by theherocomplex

Anger is a weapon that all too easily turns on its wielder.

Note: This takes place shortly after “Monkey Brains”, and is a prelude to the main events of the GaVG ‘verse. April is 16. Rated: K+

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Drabble: Tiny turts and dinosaurs by theherocomplex

Prompt: The TMNT boys playing with dinosaurs please! Rated: K+

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The Temper That Almost Ate Manhattan by Reinbeauchaser

What would it take for Raphael to finally gain some control over his temper? Hard to say and as I explore this idea, let's all see what I come up with, shall we? Oh, and I added a word to the title from its initial upload since it seemed to need it. Rated: K+

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A Sewer Visit from St Nick by Mikell

What to Splinter's wondering eyes did appear? A miniature sleigh, and 8 tiny reindeer! Rated: K

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Brothers by Pompey

Young Donatello wonders what Splinter's family was like . . . before. Rated: K

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Favors of Fate by Jaganashi
**Fan Fiction Competition Winner**

A short oneshot conversation between Donatello and Splinter. What little fact has the Ninja Master been reluctant to include in their origin story? Rated: K

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Splinter’s Tale by Ramica

We all might know how an ordinary rat became a mutant and urged his sons to restore honour. This is the full story told by Splinter on the events that lead to that fateful night. Rated: K+

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