Disclaimer: I do not own FusionFall. If it did, all hell would break loose.
Here ends this story! I did my best, I really, really did! –Nods-
You know, after writing this, I've found a new fondness for Mojo and the Mayor! :D
Blossom, Bubbles and Professor Utonium were gathered outside one of Marquee Row's buildings. They had been contacted again and given the coordinates to where their surprise was. Each person was surprised to see their family there as well. They were asked to sit down and wait in the lobby. A minute later Dexter arrived, gesturing them to come with him. After exchanging confused glances, the trio was led upstairs to a door. Their guess was that their surprise was behind the door. The boy genius turned around and started to speak.
"I'm very pleased to have led you here for your surprise. I am one hundred percent certain that you will enjoy it." He stepped out of the way to let the family through.
The professor opened the door and took in all that he saw. He spotted Numbuh 3, Numbuh 5, Ace and…
"Buttercup!"
"Huh?"
"What?"
The pink and blue Powerpuff Girls hurried into the room at the sound of their father's voice. They both squealed and ran to hug their returned sister. The father looked on and embraced his daughter when the other two were finished. They all sat in the cushiony chairs and started to chat.
"What happened after you fell into the ocean?" Utonium questioned. He frowned before adding, "You weren't hurt severely I hope."
"Nope, thanks to Ace here. He took care of me pretty well." Buttercup smirked. "Besides, I'm not the type of person to give in to injuries that easily."
"Nice to see you haven't changed a bit," Blossom commented. She rolled her eyes while saying this, but was smiling at the same time.
"If you'll excuse me, I'm going to go get a drink of water." The professor rose from his chair and left the room with Dexter, who was showing him where to find some water.
Blossom whispered something to her blue clad sister, who giggled. The two started giggling, leaving the others in the room confused. When Bubbles started giving sly looks to Buttercup and Ace, Numbuh 5 realized what was happening. She pulled her hat down over her eyes, smirked and nudged Numbuh 3.
"What's your problem?" Buttercup demanded, slightly irritated.
"When did you start dating Ace?" Bubbles intended to be quiet so only her sisters could hear, but everyone else in the room could understand it clearly.
Ace suddenly had an uneasy expression on his face, making it clear he didn't like the situation. Buttercup looked at him, then at Blossom and lastly at Bubbles before answering. "Since he helped me, around a few months after I was taken in by him."
The other two sisters nodded. They had expected their sister to become all flustered and stutter while answering. Of course, nothing was too tough for Buttercup. It was at that moment Professor Utonium and Dexter returned to the room. Bubbles started to uncontrollably giggle at the sight of her father, who just gave her a weird look.
'Bubbles will never change…' Buttercup thought, shaking her head. Somewhere deep down she knew she didn't want her to anyway.
"So…" Dexter started. He was still standing near the doorway. "Since no one else knows that Buttercup had returned, how are we going to tell everyone else?"
A large crowd of people had gathered in front of Hero Square. All they had been told was to go to Sector V if they wanted an excellent surprise. The intrigued citizens had come in large groups and were now chattering away happily as they waited. Buttercup was waiting behind the giant statue with her two sisters, the professor, Ace and Dexter. Numbuh 3 and Numbuh 5 were trying to calm down some restless people in the audience.
"You ready?" Dexter waited while the three sisters exchanged looks. After a few seconds, they nodded.
Blossom and Bubbles flew to the other side of the statue and calmed everyone down. They gestured for the two Kids Next Door operatives to go stand by their teammates before returning. The two Powerpuffs looked at each other to decide who went first. Blossom turned away first and coughed before speaking.
"As you know our sister, Buttercup, has been missing for about a year now. Yesterday, we found out that she is alive and well!"
A loud cheer erupted from the audience as Buttercup came and perched herself on the giant book before floating down to her sisters. She gave a wave to the audience, not letting her confidence drop one bit. After all, she was the tough one. She scanned the crowd for an evil green monkey, longing to see his reaction. When she finally laid eyes on him, she smirked at his open mouth and wide eyes. She gave him a wave as if to say, "I'm back!"
After a few minutes, Bubbles declared a party at City Hall. Everyone made their way down there using S.C.A.M.P.E.R.s and the monkey minions. The more athletic and gifted didn't need those things and just went on foot or some kind of flying vehicle.
While she was talking to her sisters, she was bombarded with people wanting to welcome her back. The Kids Next Door, Mac and Bloo, Ben, Gwen and Kevin were among those people. Heck, even Eddy came up to her with his two comrades. Though, by far, the biggest welcome back she received was from the Mayor of Townsville.
"Buttercup, you're back!" The Mayor embraced Buttercup in a giant hug, happy to see all three Powerpuffs together again.
After Ms. Bellum tempted the Mayor with a pickle so Buttercup could be free, Blossom turned to her sister and grinned evilly. Bubbles did the same, nudged her and pointed at Ace, who was laughing at Big Billy's stupidity. Buttercup caught the gist of what they were attempting to do and rolled her eyes, sensing a small case of déjà-vu.
"We need the details, now," Blossom claimed. She wanted all the gossip immediately. A sudden thought came to her mind. "Wait, have you even told the professor you two are dating?"
"…Uh… No…"
Well, some things could wait!
There it is! Hope you enjoyed it!