Dominique-Lefalle

Scents of cinnamon and pine hung heavily in the air as instrumental Christmas music played softly in the warm, richly decorated living room. Joyful laughter erupted from those seated near the fireplace as April, Donatello, Leonardo, and Casey watched Splinter open his gift from Michelangelo. Each member of the family had received Ugly Christmas sweaters, and Splinter's resembled the suit that Saint Nicholas was often depicted in. The old rat smiled kindly and thanked his youngest son, who quickly snapped a picture of Splinter holding up the sweater.     A familiar annoyed grunt quickly drew Michelangelo's attention away from his father.  A...