TMNT: The Lost Season(s)

[ZariusTwo]

I don't see a lot of promise for the franchise beyond Back To The Sewer, but with the movie coming out, TMNT will at least complete it's long journey back to serious theatrical storylines and maybe end our current run on a happy note.




TMNT: NEW SEASONS



So, in preperation, let us, as fans, put together the next chapter. Canon or not, sporatic continuity is nothing new to us.

Certain writers are needed, so fill 'em up.

Head Writer

Myself (I come up with the general arc, set the rules etc)

Story Editor

Myself

Artist

This does not have to neccersarily have to begin when this season does, but maybe once the season ends, we can have episode "screencaps" photoshopped and scenes illustrated etc, I'm also looking for people who want to do character designs in the same vien as the ones 4Kids released for the BTTS animation models

Writers

Spitfire666xXxXx
(Others To Be Filled)


Rules

(rules? In fanfiction?)

1. Romance is encouraged, but don't overdo it that much. Keep it within the context of the series. If you can, let's try and give Raph something to do with that Tribunal member he had affection for

2. Keep the TMNT and others in character

3. Mary Sues should only be used in a reallistic way and in a manner fitting the tone of the series

Episodes

As the head writer, I can (and sometimes for the sake of the arc, MUST,) propose/request that several storylines to be written, but I will also be flexable enough to allow original ideas. They can either be stand-alone, or they can fit into the general context of the arc unfolding. You can even adapt an original comic in the way the new series adapts it.

Episodes should, if the author decides to fit it into the story arc unfolding but not quite bother with it, reference as many major changes as possible that occur before your episode.

A series bible is being prepared right now for every volunteer

The Story

As a fun little excuse, and to add realism, here's how a 4Kids.tv promo would look like:

Shell-Tastic!

Shell-Riffic!

Shell-Splosive!

The TMNT are roaring back...


(Micky is seen alone in a rather messed up lair)

Micky: ...Eerrrr....wher'd everyone go?

...But THESE adventures...you've NEVER seen.

Fast Forward takes you to tommorow, but these never-before-seen adventures wil take you...BEYOND.

The past.

The present.

And the future.

An all new TMNT series...TMNT: The Lost Seasons. Premiering Febuary 2007.

Go on. Say what our critics always yell to 4Kids.TV

"GET LOST"


The TMNT have returned from "a journey" (on no account reference this as anything BUT "the journey", I want that to be decided by the fate of the series, if it's renewed, you'll know what happens after in the next season, if it's not, then it'll be their adventures in the future. This will remain set after Fast Forward), and they have found changed characters. April is emotionally distraught, Casey is distant and angry, Angel is a teen trying every means of staying away from the criminal life that clings to her neghbourhood...oh, and Hun is trying to kill people in Washington.

The Foot are back. Leaderless, they are on the brink of fighting once more, only one entity can restore order...The Shredder, but he is gone, and Karai has become a hermit, who can fill the mantle, and what will occur to the city if they don't? Already falling into chaos every day as the Foot lose purpose, taking jobs from "other forces" like prostitutes, the city is in desperate need of the Turtles

The TMNT rise to the challenge to take out their crippled adversaries and their dangerous masters, but with Hun in control of much of the crime in the city, the Purple Dragons now the dominant force, and the life of a nation's leader in the balance, the Turtles must brave their own demons, their freind's demons, and political demons to ensure their return restores order.

You can volunteer for up to four episodes at a time, but once you make your decision, you can't rectify it



1. Return To Sender (Story by Zarius, "teleplay by Spitfire)

Synopsis: Returning from "a journey" (I won't say if it's the future or anything in case the series does get renewed), the Turtles find a conflicted and distant April O'Neil, a frustrated Casey Jones, and Hun in control of a secret militant battle copter armed with feirce city levelling firepower, it only known as the "Stacked Deck".

That's the only real episode we've got on hand thus far that can be resonably completed and released. The new series bible is being prepared, and will be released soon.

First season: 13 episodes

Second season: 13 episodes

[ZariusTwo]

Hello? Some volunteers here?

[ZariusTwo]

C'mon...There's oppertunities with this.

I'd like someone to stick it as a matter of fact.

[Spitfire]

Wait the TMNT are all about shadows and remaining secret why are they running around protecting the president? Bishop's offer or something. I didn't bother reading all your ideas. But if I had some free time I could help you write.

[Ra]

That's an interesting idea Zarius, but I have to agree with Spitfire; while the Election is pretty interesting, it doesn't really make sense that Leo is running around after the president. I have read your other plot ideas and I see where it is tied in, but I think you need a few more "episodes" where the turtles come in and save the President. I mean, you need to think about things while taking a small dose of reality with each one.

Say if you were the President, what would you think if you are saved from four green "things". Grateful, yes. Confused, yes. Willing to place one of them as a hired guard? No, not just yet. But you really have something going here. It's just a little rough around the edges.

Anyways, I'll be happy to be an editor of some sort. I don't really want to be a major story editor since I'm going into a very time consuming part of my life right now, but I'll be glad to help out with this interesting project here

[ZariusTwo]

It's only rough around the edges because it's meant to only tease the readers. I know exactly what I'm doing with this. Only the volunteers are going to be informed of the full details. Too many fanfiction writers tell the reader what there expecting before the story is finished or even written, this way, it restores the element of suprise to fanfiction that has been lacking for a long time (I don't even mean in relation to TMNT)

I should have been more clear about that, and I apologise.

Of course one clue as to why the Turtles are caught up in the Presidency is because Hun is targetting a Senator, as described in one episode, but again, if anyone wants to volunteer, they'll get the full details.

In fact Ra, I think you need to know first, so I'll PM you.

Spit, as for the comments about "being in the shadows", you'll know the full scoop if you want to be a writer for this also. There's more to this than what you're reading there.

This is more than just my fanfiction, this is a virtual season, meaning it's open to other people's ideas, all the "TBA"s I hav'nt listed as having the main story by me are for anyone with a good concept for an "episode" themselves, which can or does'nt neccersarily have to, reference events in the present arc unless I request it.

Originally Posted by Ra

That's an interesting idea Zarius, but I have to agree with Spitfire; while the Election is pretty interesting, it doesn't really make sense that Leo is running around after the president. I have read your other plot ideas and I see where it is tied in, but I think you need a few more "episodes" where the turtles come in and save the President. I mean, you need to think about things while taking a small dose of reality with each one.

Those episodes you mentioned are ALL the ones where I list "they must have this political character, or this one" etc... and I'll only inform volunteers WHICH episode it is that begins Leo's relationship with The President.

I am not compromising anyone or anything with this, but for the sake of secrecy and to get people intrigued and eager to cooperate, I can't reveal too much, so hence I get reactions like that. Don't worry, it's not your fault.

[Mr. Stay Puft]

I like the idea. Count me in, I guess.

And can we include characters that were in Archie or the original series as long as they're in tone with 2k3?

[Spitfire]

As long as I have creative liberty to be as dark as I want I'm up for it. I tend to write rather grim stories.

[ZariusTwo]

Originally Posted by Spitfire666xXxXx

As long as I have creative liberty to be as dark as I want I'm up for it. I tend to write rather grim stories.

You got it. That's precisley the direction this needs to go in.

[Mr. Stay Puft]

I think we need to do a Rat King storyline.

[ZariusTwo]

Originally Posted by Mikeys_in_tha_hizouse

I think we need to do a Rat King storyline.

You got it. Send me your idea and I'll fit it into where it'll go in the season.

I encoruage other writers to do the same.

[ZariusTwo]

Reminding some people to step up. This is NOT going to go away, and I fully intend to keep it up like any fan would.

Already a few people have volunteered, but only one has gotten back to me with anything progressive, I have yet to see anything else. This is'nt a case of "Oh, I'm in, I'll help" and then you forget about it

[gobo]

What sort of deadlines are there? Your stories appear to be in present day, but we don't know yet how they return to their own time. I'd like to try writing one of the eps, but I don't want to be the one holding up progress.

[Kunoichi_Haruko]

If I was even remotely confident in my writing abilities (or my drawing abilities, for that matter), I'd so pitch in. It sounds like a great idea, and as an avid reader of fanfiction, you did manage to get me intrigued. A virtual season-- created by the fans for the fans. It's got a nice ring to it.

[ZariusTwo]

Originally Posted by gobo

What sort of deadlines are there? Your stories appear to be in present day, but we don't know yet how they return to their own time. I'd like to try writing one of the eps, but I don't want to be the one holding up progress.

There's no deadlines. I always find that adds waaaaayyyy too much pressure on people and drives them out of projects, so this gives them leniancy. Really, If I rush anyone, the quality might suffer.

The episodes that are'nt listed as having a story credit by me are open to original ideas from anyone who wants to write them, so work on them if you don't want to write one of my own storylines.

[ZariusTwo]

Any updates or anymore volunteers?

[ZariusTwo]

...Riiight, should I actually PUT IN deadlines to motivate volunteers around here? If you can have time to do your own things, you have time for this.

[Kunoichi_Haruko]

Honestly, Zarius, you may have to do the first episode yourself, just so others can get a feel of exactly what you're going for. I know you've described pretty much what you hope to accomplish, but an example never hurts.

[ZariusTwo]

Don't worry, I won't have to, Gobo's signed up, and Spit's writing the first episode

[Mr. Stay Puft]

Sweet. Spitfire's doing the first ep. That will give us a starting point at least.