Below The Surface (ROTTMNT) PART 1

song: • “Below The Surface” - ...
characters: leo donnie raph mikey splinter kraang.
this took me 1 business week, literally killed me. the backgrounds are slightly lazy, the ending is also lazy because flipaclip deleted it so it was rushed💪💪
THIS IS MY AU PLEASE CREDIT ME

[@freeboxboy]

Hey guys lol, i made a part 2. Just to all of yall who wanted to know

[@angelamarbus3996]

Where is it I have been trying to find it any way I was in your live stream and I enjoyed talking to you so I hope you make more 😊

[@angelamarbus3996]

Two second later of I found it sorry but read the comments bellow

[@angelamarbus3996]

Lol

[@rosey1248]

👍

[@reynaldosagastume8314]

MAKEEE A PART 3333!!!!

[@jemjimjam5444]

Honestly a great AU idea! Instead of beating up Leo before he gets saved, the Kraang takes control/possession of his body so when he eventually escapes the Prison Dimension again (which he believes to be inevitable), he can infiltrate society under a disguise. It would just so happen Mikey brings him back again so soon after Leo's sacrifice through his portal in an attempt to save his brother when he needs them most. So while the family rejoices over their victory and the fact they're all still standing together after thinking they've avoided an apocalyptic future, they are unbeknownst to the fact that very enemy is still lurking among them pretending to be a member of the beloved Hamato family. (If it were a fanfic, I believe it would switch between different people's perspectives, mainly the Kraang + Leo as the latter tries to fight back to gain control of his body again to no avail, but maybe bits of Donnie, Raph, Mikey and Casey amongst it. And overtime ofc, one by one, they'd start to realise something was up with Leo and that his behaviour isn't adding up, especially with training more and late nights out and seeming fine in the morning despite spending hours doing business he refuses to talk about at all to them. More of the family would realise this, maybe starting with Donnie or Raph only for them to begin trying to figure out what's going on together before worrying the rest of the family until everyone is suspicious, especially when cracks start to show in the Kraang's façade like unusual bursts of anger at people that are so weird for someone as laidback as Leo normally is). Sorry for the long comment, I just wanted to write the idea down somewhere before I forget it.

[@Shtickyaight]

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[@freeboxboy]

My idea was that the kraang was slowly decaying Leo's body making it pale but no one really noticed except raph, but when he finally did, it was too late. splinter finds 3 of his sons dead on the floor with leo standing on top. I didn't have a solid story honestly but I like how it turned out

[@Kuare22]

I love that idea. Comments like yours are the reason I keep reading them. If you ever happen to write it out, please send me a link. :D

[@jemjimjam5444]

@@freeboxboy Oh that’s good too! I was trying to figure out why Leo looked paler after the Kraang got its slimy grip on him but I like your idea too. Quite the darker turn with the four brothers dying together at the hands of one of them being puppeteered by an enemy they thought they’d gotten rid of for good

[@jemjimjam5444]

@@Kuare22 Thx, I really appreciate hearing people’s feedback. I’m not sure if I have the skills to write the characters as well as the show does, but if I ever do get around to the fic, I’ll add the link to it here prob. But I’m all for anyone else taking up the idea and doing it themselves

[@moony_mia1756]

Absolutely love the way Leo’s marks turn pink when he became possessed. This is a really great animation and concept!

[@Death_is_lonely]

I can imagine the krang just eventually using Leo as a meat suit, and if the manipulation of the family went on long enough, then Leo's skin would just start peeling off his bones and the krang would have to abandon ship through Leo's stomach, leaving his rotting, decaying corpse on the ground for someone to later find... ...Eugh...

[@OwlfaceNightkit]

Buddy that’s frankly a horrifying mental image

[@amiahward3435]

damn that's deep I LOVE IT❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maskguy9804]

Hmmmm sounds familiar something unusual entering someone and then forced to leave them and just let them rot hmmmmmmm Its ennard

[@CaSeYtImEBoY]

@@maskguy9804 MHM YES FLASHBACK TO 2012 ERMIA YES-

[@AnnMarieYT]

@maskguy9804 WHY IS FNAF EVERYWHERE?!?! (JK)

[@golden.viewer101]

HOLY WH- THIS IS SO COOL. For a second, I thought it’d be based off of “like father like son” but EITHER WAY- THIS IS STILL AWESOME. 🐢 free turtle friend.

[@SammyStar08]

Same! I thought it was gonna lfls but it's still amazing!

[@DonatelloHamato.]

*takes turtle * {\_,/} ( ÒuÓ) / >🐢 `Mine.

[@golden.viewer101]

@@DonatelloHamato. CRIMINAL !!!

[@_Abnormality_bugs_]

@@golden.viewer101 Made Donnie art but he has a huge forehead

[@golden.viewer101]

@@_Abnormality_bugs_ ………Im in here with a bunch of criminals……..

[@artistfromthevoid4203]

The thought of Leo still being there, literally trapped in his own mind will Kraang 1 controls his body and actions is terrifying O_O

[@emanuelsantos5687]

actually soul and spirit are not totally the same thing Because there is a difference that difference is that our soul is our mind not ourselves but our spirit is ourselves and our conscience is our senses not ourselves

[@Totallynotatmntlover]

I love the detail you added to Leo’s now taken over Kraang body, the paler skin, less white eyes and dull smiles he gives instead of his usual gleams smiles. Keep up the great work! Edit: I believe that if an au like this were to happen, The Kraang/Leo would have a bitter attitude towards Raph, considering the fact that he escaped from being Kraang-ified Another Edit: I WANNA MAKE AN AO3 FIC ABT THIS NOW IF THATS OKAY I WILL TAG U

[@oliverzwatermelongum]

IF YOU DO END UP MAKING AN A03 FIC OF IT LET ME KNOW BRO I WOULD READ IT I WOULD BE YOUR NUMBER ONE SUPPORTER CUZ ITS SUCH A COOL IDEA (i dont even have an account yet)

[@user-es9rf9mj3g]

Did you write? Brooo link 🔥

[@AnnMarieYT]

It would be awesome if you wrote it! you would do amazing!

[@salmascreativitypen4489]

Why are you calling this lazy? Some moments were actually smooth and I like how you drew the Turtles and showed Krang Leo’s creepiness.

[@redangelofpreventingharm]

Oh you 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 I rewatched this like 10 times- The concept? Incredible. The animation?? Stunning.

[@thefancysquid671]

I have not stopped thinking about this AU since I first watched this last night. I’m def gonna try writing something based off this after I finish my current rottmnt fics first. ITS SO GOOD!!

[@kekers2009]

Your animation is so good! Very underrated

[@LorenXD]

BRO THIS IS AMAZINGG OML GREAT ANIMATION

[@emaliepurser6498]

Very cool idea! Reminds me of the wasp possession-esq episode in the 2012 show

[@L4xu0rii_PNG]

THIS MAKES ME FEEL THINGS… AND IM NOT SURE IF IM SCREAMING BECAUSE OF HOW AMAZING THIS IS OR IF MY HEART IS BEING RIPPED OUT BUT EITHER WAY THIS IS AMAZING AHHHHHHHH!!!! 💙💙💙

[@shatp1114]

Same!

[@Shoe26]

this au is amazing.. I read some of the stuff about your ideas for it and it gave me chills i would love to see more

[@_Abnormality_bugs_]

Nice art

[@wanderingwildlife6639]

This is incredible and your animation is so pretty and unsettling in a good way❤

[@JuicyXEditzz]

I absolutely love this AU, I’d love to see you make more of it!

[@freeboxboy]

I did!! Its my newest video!!

[@JuicyXEditzz]

@@freeboxboy Oh ok, I’ll be sure to check it out!

[@VIIVIAX]

THIS IS SO GOOD WHAT OMG KRANGIFIED LEO IS SUCH AN UNDERRATED AU OH MY GOD !!!

[@zombart4767]

I LOVE HOW SINISTER THIS FEELS SO MUCH THE ANIMATION IS FULL OF FEELING AAAAA

[@coeP0NNi]

WE ABSOLUTELY NEED ONE EPISODE LIKE THIS ON SEASON 3

[@aced8289]

Honestly, I would love to see more of this AU!! Do you think you'll be posting more of this content? 👀✨️

[@freeboxboy]

I think i will! I really enjoy drawing leo being mysterious and scary. I absolutely will let you know if i do!

[@thefancysquid671]

PLS PLSPLS PLSSS THIS SUCH A KOOL AU IDEA IT MAKES ME WANT TO WRITE ABOUT IT NOW!!!!! LIKE i litterally keep rewatchig this over and over its so goooooood!!

[@MeltedCheeriosStudio]

This will probably make one of the coolest ninja turtle fan comics

[@dino6743]

AAAAA this is such a cool comeback idea for the Krang!

[@grisannetr1146]

IM SPEECHLESS- LITERALLY FLABBERGASTED. THIS IS AMAZING AND FREAKING SAD. I'M SHAKING AND CRYING RN

[@anxiousoptimism5517]

This made me feel tense. You got a horror vibe in this animation and it's awesome.

[@rose_of_wolves2464]

Congratulations, this just gave me the shivers. Also, I love how Raf realized that something wasn’t quite right with Leon, but just couldn’t tell what until it was too late.

[@cookiecar_]

HOLY??? I'M ACTUALLY TEARING UP THIS IS BEAUTIFUL 😭😭💕

[@AutisticFishLizard]

THIS IS IMPOSSIBLY AMAZING! I NEED MORE OF THIS ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE!!

[@freeboxboy]

MY NEWEST ANIMATION IS ABOUT THIS

[@ArcTrooperRod-269]

I ONLY SEE PURE TALENT HERE

[@lionalovit6697]

This is absolutely incredible! You are such an amazing artist and animator! ✨️✨️✨️

[@Venustheterribleperson]

Bros kinda good at not revealing his krangified but he is not controllable but raph is just give him a disney princess plush

[@5OUNDZWAV333]

NOW I NEEEED THIS TO BE IN A FANFIC THE CONCEPT IS SO INTERESTING THAT I WANT A WHOLE FANFIC THAT I CAN READ 😭

[@HelloThere-.-]

holy moly and everything holy THIS IS SO COOL

[@Crunchyroachh]

BRO THIS IS SO SICK IT REMINDS ME OF THAT ONE 2012 EPISODE WITH APRILS MOM

[@freeboxboy]

😨🤯 THAT EPISODE SCARED ME WHEN I WAS YOUNGER

[@Crunchyroachh]

@@freeboxboy still scared me today LOL

[@Silly_Andres]

This is so fucked up and I LOVE IT

[@Myfavcolorispink317]

I THIS IS WAS AMAZING!!! Amazing art

[@X0radiogirl0X]

WAIT- ahhj wheijsg BUT- AHHH I LOVE IT!! Im simping yet crying- donnie your being replaced AHHH THE LAWWWWWWWWWW OMGGGGGGGOSHHHH AND ITS SO CLEAN UWGSJ

[@moostoonz]

THIS IS SOOOOOOO COOL CAN WE GET MORE OR COMICS well done this must have taken a lot of time and effort

[@thefancysquid671]

Honestly this is the coolest part 0:17 just that close in and that smile

[@Narut0xSasuk3]

LEO NOOO EAT A SNICKERS YOU'RE NOT YOU WHEN YOU'RE HUNGRY!!!

[@Red_Pandafan]

And i watch it every day and no one can stop me

[@freeboxboy]

Awww im glad you like it!!!

[@kiraartz141]

That remaind me (kinda) AU from tumbler, the Prime Leo AU

[@sharkfiinn]

DUDE I AM SCREAMING AND CRYING THIS IS TOO GOOD

[@K_Ech]

DUDE THIS AU IS AWESOME HELP

[@angelamarbus3996]

I can't stop watching this is so good

[@oldfashionedboots2774]

Mmmm, I’m in love with the way you did his teeth and eyes danggg

[@BaronDraxum]

AT FIRST I DIDN'T CARE AN THOUGHT "Oh, just a turtle brother killing his brothers, that's fine" AND THEN SPLINTER COMES ON SCREEN AND IM LIKE "NO" I YELLED OUT LOUD HELP

[@freeboxboy]

LMAOAOAO

[@BaronDraxum]

@@freeboxboy if you couldn't tell I'm a Splinter kinnie

[@nevvo9476]

This is awesome wtf this song fits so well too

[@Myfavcolorispink317]

WHAT this was soo cool!!!

[@LacieAnimations]

Who gave you the right to be so amazing and talented?? Like what- 10/10 bro ong 👏😭

[@Llama-ou5gr]

if this au, mostly leo...and micheal afton met, they'd be besties because they are both used as suits to hide a disgusting creature :))))) (just an idea lol)

[@gbee8263]

THIS IS FLIPPING AMAZING HOLY CRAP OMG- I LOVE THIS SO MUCH OMGOMG YOUR ART LITERALLY ALWAYS SCARES ME (CUZ OF HOW FREAKING GOOD IT IS.) AND ITS SO SMOOTH AA. A A

[@venusinklinggirlvenuscyan6304]

creepy cool au idea

[@INSAMNIACDRAWS]

o mi gosh

[@cottoncandyboiii_1857]

HOLY TRUFFLE MAC N CHEESE THIS IS SUCH A NEAT AU IDEA OMG AND THE ANIMATION AND THE SONG CHOICE I !!!!! I LOEV THIS SO MUCB OMGOMGOMGOMG!!!!!!!

[@RinZz919]

Part 2 please it was so cool

[@xboxdragonball7733]

My baby turtle blue 😭

[@Dang_what_that_frenchfry_do]

the among us au, we didn’t know we needed

[@abigailrottenford6705]

WOWOWOWO WHAT? THAT'S AMAZING 💖🐢 My respects to you my good fabulous content creator

[@GRENNZ-DA-GAY]

No no, that’s actually a really good idea…

[@yourlocalpossum4744]

woah I absolutely love this

[@flowarisun]

I very rarely write comments, but this. This is amazing, I admire this idea and execution! I absolutely love this!!! Keep up the good work!!! Good luck!!(⁠◍⁠•⁠ᴗ⁠•⁠◍⁠)⁠❤

[@freeboxboy]

You are too kind

[@flowarisun]

@@freeboxboy Thank you and I really think so, you are really amazing (⁠≧⁠▽⁠≦⁠)

[@M00n_0rch1d]

THIS IS SO GOOD????!???

[@AnEmu404]

I sae the title and thought, no it couldn’t be, but it is! Fnaf and rottmnt, never thought I’d see the day. Love the concept!

[@freeboxboy]

THANK YOU SMMM I LOVE FNAF AND ROTTMNT

[@twinfastasytowers]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA THESE ARE SCREAMS OF HAPPINESS, I LOVE THIS SO MUCH I CANNOT EXPRESS IT

[@ItzLevi2009]

THIS IS EXTREMELY SMOOTH AND ORIGINAL. I LOVE IT SO DAMN MUCH OMGGG

[@goatmom2980]

Interesting. I like it!

[@amriknagpal741]

There's no one left to find him that thing took his place inside him.

[@debiru4685]

Listen, I like Leo, I really do, but if he hurts my boy Mikey I'll turn his sewage water grappling grippers into webbed duck feet.

[@debiru4685]

Btw, I love ur video, I could never try to draw them so good like you

[@freeboxboy]

@@debiru4685 practice makes beauty, I'm far from what I could be

[@420RadioLord]

I lovw this so much

[@Buried_Blu]

I’ve watched this so many times because it’s just so cool

[@ava_draws2510]

THIS IS SO GOOD AHHHH

[@Sun_Scope]

dope as heck bro💜💜💜

[@JellyVibes710]

This is amazing!

[@NeonLeonSonic]

THIS SHI IS SO COOL BRO.

[@merpwerp22]

I am absolutely obsessed with this it’s so fuckimg good!!!

[@5OUNDZWAV333]

This kinda reminds me to the tmnt 2012 episode on season 3 titled "buried secrets"

[@freeboxboy]

Thats funny cause every episode from tmnt 2012 i forgot about except when leo was in the bathtub

[@5OUNDZWAV333]

​​@@freeboxboy in that episode they found april mom in the basement of the farmhouse and turns out she's actually just some kind of krang creature that possesd or brainwashing? everyone one by one starting from leo, donnie,mikey, then raph & casey

[@vinci4492]

It reminds me of Prime Leo au from tumblr tho I can tell It's tad bit different

[@wallchad9]

.....? Wait Now that you think about it... Why did the crane not just consume the key so they live forever? Hmmmmmm

[@carolinecheney]

This was awesome!

[@garbag3person]

WOW THIS IS SO COOL

[@aimandfire5147]

Amazing. Bravo. Brava. Holy shit

[@consumesyoursocks2946]

IM LITERALLY SCREAMING IN PAIN ON THE FLOOR/Pos

[@MrsJoker-fo9ls]

Oh... Mi... GOOOOOOSH!!! I LOVE THIS!! LET'S GOOO

[@Gingerru]

Absolutely incredible, you've earned a sub

[@M00n_0rch1d]

OH MY GOD IM ACCEDING

[@GamingWithRoxyAndFriends]

If this had a alternate ending where they manage to get the Kraang out of Leo's body and no one died...would Leo still be alive or would be dead? (Just like Micheal was in FNAF: Sister Location except he didn't come back to life)

[@freeboxboy]

Yeah, leo would be able to come back if the ending was different!

[@mushbunny_1268]

Absolute yas

[@Bingoidd]

this au is creepy, but like any au a modern wepon that isnt just a stick or sword could maybe help the turtles, like a gun

[@lillianvioletrose9637]

I love it and hate it at the same time (bc I don’t want anything to happen to my babies 😭)

[@eliasgeorgiadis2424]

Brother noooooooo it's me Luna calm down leo😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@foxflamingo]

IM OBSESSED! THIS IS SO COOL!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@yatsu_yoshida]

OH MY GOD PLEASE GIVE US MORE I NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE NOOKS AND CRANNIES OF THIS AU PLEAAAAAAAAAAAAASE

[@09dondon]

Angst authors: it is time

[@TrashCan1707]

I like it!

[@justchillin7825]

Loved it

[@rumanadilawar1958]

Holy moly, this animation is cool🤩

[@schistre6631]

This is fanfic material????? so many comics/animatics sure make good inspirations to write!!

[@freeboxboy]

Working hard to please yall 💪

[@schistre6631]

@@freeboxboy if you do continue this AU, I hope we can see things get fleshed out! Great job!! Subscribed ♥️