Hey Guys! I'm back after a long period of absence, I think almost a month since I have updated or two? Anyways I'm back again for another chapter! I'm feeling a bit sick right now due to tiredness of school works and activities but now I finally got some time for myself, I can finally write a new one and update for all of you! Hope you enjoy!
Chapter 14: A Needed Support
"What are you doing here Ace?'' Blossom glared at the smirking green-skinned leader ''Oh you know, just chilling out.'' He reasoned.
Blossom raised her eyebrows questioningly, the GangGreen Gang chilling out in a grassy field like this? She almost snorted in amusement when Little Arturo said ''But leader! Those pesky PPGZ and RRBZ kicked our butts! We need to get our revenge!'' He said rather eagerly, knowing Ace will approve his idea since it involved of defeating the heroes.
He was proven wrong when Ace bonked him in the head ''Hey! What was that for?'' Little Arturo moaned in pain while rubbing his aching head. ''Stop ruining our image you idiot!'' Ace sneered.
Blossom shook her head ''It's a good thing they're dumb enough to notice my eyes. I can really become an actress now huh?'' The orange glow of her surrounding made Blossom think about the time ''I have to get back and…share it to them.'' She mumbled to herself, her mood being downcast immediately remembering the actions and words of her…former parents. Blossom was about to fly away but Ace's sinister voice stopped her ''And where do you think you're going leader girl hm?'' Blossom looked at him with irritation evident on her face ''Away from you, that's where.''
Ace laughed ''You really are abandoning your duties right now? Leaving my gang to create chaos around here? I knew I was right to begin with!'' His gang laughed alongside with him and cheering him on as Blossom started to get annoyed by their antics. ''I don't have time for this.''
''What do you mean abandoning my duties?'' Blossom asked him while crossing her arms; her aura appearing a bit intimidating making the gang gulped a bit nervously.
Ace shook his head to shake off the nervousness he was feeling; this was not how the leader was supposed to act. He walked up to Blossom haughtily and held her chin as he smirked ''Come on, don't be like that sweet cheeks.'' He replied to her and a tic mark appeared on Blossom's forehead, her annoyance to the gang growing steadily. ''Every time we show up and cause chaos, you weren't there to help your friends.'' Ace said deviously, '' Is sweet little leader Blossom afraid of us?!'' The GangGreen Gang laughed alongside with their leader, Blossom's bangs started to cover her eyes. ''If Ace doesn't shut his mouth right now, things are going to get ugly'' Restraining her anger for a moment, she roughly pushed herself away from Ace and turned away from them, ready to fly off and leave them be.
Unfortunately for Blossom, Ace's big mouth just has to stop and break her single line of thread that will release her fury. ''Leaving again? Hah! I knew you're afraid of us'' Ace laughed ''So cute yet so scared'' His gang laughed at his joke while adding on insults to the leader of the PPGZ
''Yeah! Run away like the coward you are!''
''You're no leader!''
''Scaredy-cat!''
''Weak!''
''That does it!'' Blossom's pink eyes glowed in anger, she faced them with a harsh glare to stop their laugh; It did its trick as the GangGreen Gang stopped laughing and stared nervously at the girl in front of them. ''What's with her eyes?'' Ace thought anxiously, Blossom's changing eyes making them curious and tense. Since when did eyes that was so pink, became red almost immediately? Not only that, it was glowing too!
''Shut…up'' Blossom almost snarled at them, she was clearly in a bad mood right now. Being opened up to the lie her so called parents put up and now these annoying villains distracting and annoying the heck out of her. So in a result, a very moody Blossom is their executor for the day.
''Putting on that tough exterior?'' Ace shakily simpered; he will not show his fear to some Powerpuff Girl! He then looked at his lackeys ''What are you dimwits waiting for?! She's just a one person! Attack you idiots!'' Arturo quickly snapped out of his stupor and followed Ace's command ''Here I come!'' Arturo used his speed to get close to Blossom, but too bad Blossom can see it too clearly. A yo-yo materializes at Blossom's hand as Arturo came closer. She narrowed her eyes and without saying a word, shot her yo-yo towards him.
Ace gritted his teeth in frustration when Arturo got caught up by the string and Blossom easily pulled him over while tightening the string, making Arturo screech a bit ''Who's next?'' She said passively, her eyes daring them to attack her.
Sweat started to ran down from Ace's forehead; he had never seen Blossom so…passive and cold. Usually the pink powerpuff is always hyper, a bit sweet and can be serious when it was needed. ''She is too serious right now…I never seen her act a bit brutal to her enemies, even Him. I kind of expected this kind of brutality from Buttercup''
Snake snapped Ace out of his thoughts as he ran towards Blossom swiftly. Blossom looked on and shook her head, she clutch the string of her yo-yo which has Arturo tied up to it, and threw it towards Snake with pink energy flashing around it. Snake tried to dodge it but it was too fast for him to dodge as he joined along his fellow member at Blossom's tight string making him grunt in pain also. Ace made a 'tsk' sound and motioned the remaining two members to make a strategy.
Blossom raised her eyebrows, since when did Ace makes a plan in the middle of the fight? Nevertheless, her eyes bore into them thoroughly, observing each of their moves. ''They're nervous…'' Blossom concluded from the way Ace looked at her direction and Big Billy nervously looking at her while Grubber is well…Grubber.
She was snapped from her observing by a bright light flashing in front of her, effectively shutting her eyes. ''What's happening?'' Blossom thought. She slowly opened her eyes revealing Grubber transformed as a handsome young man but with greenish skin.''So they still think I'm boy-crazy?'' Blossom shook her head, her thoughts effectively clouding her senses, but that's enough time for Ace to strike her.
''Got you!'' Ace held Blossom's hand in a vice grip, successfully loosening the strings of her yo-yo and letting go of the two fatigued members who immediately flopped down. It's obvious they have pretty low stamina and resistance
''Think you're so tough huh?'' Ace smirked devilishly, tightening his grip around her arms. Blossom quickly let out a small scowl, she has to admit, if it weren't for the black aura the gang has especially Ace, she would have broken from his grip by now. ''But all you are, is just a weak little girl who always depends on others to protect herself.'' Blossom's eyes widened at those words''How dare he…'' Blossom thought darkly, her bangs covering her glowing red eyes and anger flowed through her like a current.
''Big Billy now!'' She heard Ace yelled and Big Billy roared as he prepared a punch towards Blossom. ''I'm not weak…I'll show them…'' Blossom snapped her head to glare at Big Billy's incoming fist and then suddenly, a bright red light enveloped them all. Big Billy thought he successfully punched one of their sworn enemy ''Huh?'' He questioned loudly, he felt a firm grip around his fist. Then he heard his leader shout of pain but the light was still slowly dimming down, his eyesight not that clear yet.
And then, he saw it. The glowing red eyes glaring at him making Big Billy swallow, fear creeping up to him. Maybe they messed with the wrong powerpuff? This…girl is much scarier than Buttercup for heaven's sake!
Then the light finally dimmed revealing Blossom exhaling through her nose, her one hand catching Big Billy's fist with ease and her other hand gripping and lifting Ace up in the air. Arturo, Snake and Grubber were shivering in fear looking at Blossom's deadly eyes. Blossom closed her eyes and slowly inhaled ''I'll show them all!'' With that loud proclamation in her head, a burst of red aura exploded around her as the GangGreen Gang flew away with it and crashing at the grassy field.
Bruises and wounds formed from the aura as the GangGreen Gang groaned at the pain that they felt upon receiving the impact of Blossom's aura. ''What the heck…is she?'' Ace whispered. The power that Blossom has…is completely different from her other sidekicks. Sensing someone staring at him with disdain, Ace quickly looked up to see Blossom slowly walking towards them and Ace quickly did the only thing to get out of the situation with less pain ''I-I'm sorry! Please! We'll never do it again we promise!''
Blossom stared at Ace hard and slowly whispered ''…I'm not weak.'' And with that, she sent them flying using her yo-yo but decided to use minimal strength to do so. She still has her heart even when covered in anger…
With Natsuki
Natsuki felt an explosion of aura that jolted him a bit ''Hmmm…looks like the plan will be accelerated much sooner than I thought'' He chuckled ''No complaints here.'' He decided to scout what was going on using his senses and briefly felt Blossom's aura. ''Anger…no wonder'' In his mind, an explosion of red aura clouded his conscious and the power he felt was absolutely delightful ''I can't wait for the day all of that will be mine.''
''That stupid gang made things easier for me'' Natsuki simpered and sensed her calming down ''Surely the fatigue must be getting to her. I wonder...'' He muttered and quickly put on his black hoodie as he disappeared.
At the Professor's Laboratory
After Boomer's rumbling stomach, all of them decided to eat at the Professor's lab, temporarily enjoying the time of eating until Miyako looked at the clock. ''Guys, it's getting a bit late and Momoko is still not here…I'm worried'' Miyako furrowed her eyebrows a bit, expressing her feeling. Boomer immediately agreed to his counterpart ''She's right, what if something happens to her?''
And in the nick of time, Peach jolted from his sleep, surprising everyone and immediately began sniffing as if it was sensing something wrong around the town. ''What's wrong Peach?'' Ken said, walking towards the mechanical dog and all the attention was pointed at him.
''I sensed Blossom's aura wan.'' Peach told them and then started shivering ''And it's scary too wan.'' Peach jumped at Ken and hiding at his lab coat with Ken carrying him a bit confused. ''Scary?'' Ken asked ''What do you mean by scary?'' Peach shook his head and covered his senses ''I don't want to explain wan. All I know is that Blossom needs to calm down wan. Her aura is frightening right now wan!''
All of them looked at each other and nodded ''Let's transform guys!'' Brick declared, acting as a leader once again, slightly irritating a certain person.
''Rolling Bubbles!''
''Powered Buttercup!''
''Hard Brick!''
''Explosive Boomer!''
''Strong Butch!''
''Powerpuff Girls Z!''
''Rowdyruff Boys Z!''
Ken looked at his dad specifically who got the sign ''Let's try and find her through the camera around the city.'' The Professor said and hurriedly began initiating the machine; Different places around the city are displayed and each of them was stared at by the occupants of the lab.
''Wow, I never knew New Townsville was so big'' Boomer exclaimed, Buttercup and Bubbles slightly hang their head ''You have no idea…'' They remembered their experience when they were banned from flying; Changing locations very quickly without flying as villains terrorized the town was hard. Good thing it was over with.
Finally, the screen flashed into a grassy field where Blossom was just about to blast the GangGreen Gang away. They didn't see her too much though since her back was facing them Peach trembled seeing the aura of Blossom and hid much further at Ken's labcoat. Ken sighed ''Peach, don't be so paranoid. What are you so afraid of?''
''I-it's just that, I'm used to all of your auras that is so warm and safe, especially the girls.'' Peach shakily explained ''Suddenly feeling it to be so…mad makes me scared'' The Professor held his chin thought ''It's true, sudden impacts like that can be pretty unsettling. I think you should take a nap first Peach. Let us handle this.'' The mechanical dog nodded and closed his eyes to sleep.
Butch was silent throughout the whole exchange, silently observing the orange-haired girl at the screen who just finished blasting off the gang. ''What's wrong Blossom? Why is your form so…tense yet tired? What happened?''
''Let's get going,'' Buttercup said, snapping Butch out of his thoughts. ''I feel that Blossom needs our support.'' Bubbles nodded and together, they flew towards her destination with Ken and the Professor bidding them luck.
At a far distance
While travelling back to New Townsville, Hino's ears perked up as he felt something. ''Guys…did you feel that?''
The four of them slowed down and closed their eyes, expanding their senses around the world. Kyo's eyes snapped open ''That power…could it be that?'' He looked at them who nodded gravely. Daisuke breath out ''Yeah, it seems she is slowly awakening it.'' Daichi gritted his teeth ''Damn it! We need to be there and yet we are still so far!'' He exclaimed ''I'm going to beat the heck out of him when I see that bastard.''
''Daichi calm down! We need to hurry, without us there, all of our hardwork from the past years will be reduced to ashes!'' Seeing that Kyo yelled at him, Daichi calmed down and crossed his arms. Hino nodded and together, they flew to an even faster speed towards New Townsville.
Blossom sighed; the sun is slowly going down signaling that night is coming soon. ''Mom…Dad…why did you do this to me?'' Blossom thought, entering her mind once more. ''Can I even call you that anymore?'' She chuckled bitterly, her aura calming down a bit. She looked at the almost violet and pink sky above her ''I'm not weak…'' She whispered to herself.
''But all you are, is just a weak little girl who always depends on others to protect herself.''
She heard Ace's voice and clenched her fist. What he said made her anger spiral out of control, releasing it like a shockwave felt relieving and that made her control her anger and sent the villains away.
''I just want get strong and prove to them I can handle myself…'' Blossom walks towards the tree and let herself slide down there; the very tree Kuriko tried to save a cat and almost got into an accident if it wasn't for her flying to save her little sister. ''But now…to whom I'm proving myself into? They're not even my real parents anymore…'' Blossom closed her eyes, the wind blowing her hair and calming her down instantly. She felt a shift of power inside her, specifically her eyes as she held it softly. What was up with her eyes lately? She feels like many mysteries are still surrounding her even when…Kakiko and Hachizou told her the truth.
Suddenly, a change in the wind was felt and Blossom was instantly alert, standing up. A deep voice was heard behind her ears without her noticing ''You've gotten stronger than before, more beautiful too.''
''What th-'' Blossom wasn't able to turn around and voiced out her question as her world blackened out.
The voice made a sound of a smirk as he caught Blossom who undo the transformation while falling. ''And I can't wait for you to be on my side.''
He looked at her form, so vulnerable yet hiding so much strength. ''Looks like you are going to know everything much sooner than I expected…But what's the fun in that?'' He chuckled deeply ''I'm going to enjoy messing with you all…especially when those four finally join us.''
With the heroes
''Come on, we're almost there.'' Brick said, his flying abilities definitely improving as he glided towards their destination with precision.
''We're getting there bro.'' Butch replied and he too improved his speed to find Momoko. ''Will you guys slow down a bit?'' Boomer remarked. Brick and Butch looked at him and said ''No.'' Boomer gave an incredulous look at them and shook his head. Brothers are a pain in the ass sometimes. Bubbles giggled at them while Buttercup rolled her eyes before looking ahead. Said geen powerpuff saw a glimpse of orange hair and quickly told it to the rest of the group ''Guys! I think it's Momoko!''
All attention was then turned towards their direction and brightened up when they saw the hair of the one they are looking at, until Brick growled and zipped past the others to get to her.
''What the heck?'' Butch commented at the sudden anger of his brother, then they all saw what made Brick zip past towards them.
At the tree
Natsuki smirked while tightening his hold on Momoko ''They really got some perfect timing at their arsenal.''
''Let the heck go of her you creep!'' Brick's rugged voice shouted ''Vertical Shot!'' Natsuki dodged the incoming beyblade but was met by another attack.
''Crippling Shot!'' An arrow made its way to cut Natsuki's arm who had to let go of Momoko to avoid it entirely. Thankfully, Butch managed to catch her before glaring at him. ''Who are you?''
Natsuki almost forgot he was wearing his hoodie and just shook his head in amusement ''No one, just an innocent passerby who noticed a vulnerable girl besides the tree.'' Buttercup and Bubbles entered the scene as all of them began observing each other.
''Who is this guy? How is he able to avoid our attacks?'' Brick observed the newcomer, this guy looks different from the others. He looks totally…normal. It's hard to tell whether he is an ally or an enemy.
''Well, looks like I need to recover my full power and soon; the plan will not bear fruit if I don't act soon..'' Natsuki frowned which is hid by his disguise. He better get out of here before they found out his true identity. ''Seeing you guys are here, I assumed that you are this girl's friends?'' Natsuki completely changed his voice to a neutral one to make confuse them.
Buttercup's senses were on high alert, she's got a feeling this guy is up to no good so she won't take any chances ''And if we are?'' Natsuki smirked seeing that they are readying their weapons ''Then I guess I'll take my leave then. Take care of her, I can tell she's pretty precious''
Something about that word made Brick's blood boil ''You are not getting away just like that! Blazing Beyblade Attack!'' Natsuki this time was prepared and easily dodged the spinning beyblade and then he was met by 3 arrows aiming at his body as he just merely swerved through them.
''Bubble Popper!''
''Megaton Dunk!''
Bubbles swung her wand creating energized bubbles while Buttercup waved her hammer that has its very own green energy and aimed it at Natsuki. ''Tsk.'' Natsuki clicked his tongue when one of the bubbles hit his knee and there Butch grabbed his chance.
The green rowdyruff trapped Natsuki by trapping his neck with his very own arm ''Now…who are you and whose side are you on?'' Butch emphasized his question by tightening his hold ''Any normal person can't dodge our attacks…You have powers don't you?'' Butch asked, revealing his calculative side for once.
Natsuki stayed still ''…Looks like I have to show at least some strength to get away. I never thought I will get to use it too.'' ''…You have no authority to ask me that kind of questions.'' Butch glared and was about to grab his hoodie to reveal the mysterious figure, but with a sudden increase of strength, Butch was flipped down harshly by Natsuki who smirked devilishly at his hoodie.
''Butch!'' Everything was happening too fast, they thought they were able to subdue the mysterious figure until this happened!
''Just who is this guy?'' Their thought on Natsuki was very confusing. Natsuki suddenly turned his back at them ''Be careful, asking questions like that to a stranger, it can be very offending. Goodbye to you all, it will be rather unfortunate if we ever meet again though.'' ''Except for her of course.'' He thought, looking at the unconscious Momoko being carried by Brick who was glaring at him immensely. With that, he disappeared in a flash of speed which made the heroes widened their eyes.
''That speed…'' Boomer whispered ''If he used it against us earlier, we're probably joining Momoko at unconsciousness.''
''I hope she's okay'' Bubbles said, caressing the hair of her sister like figure, sensing the depression inside of her. ''She needs our help and support.''
''I wonder how did she get knocked out, I swore she was fully conscious when we looked at the monitor earlier.'' Buttercup remarked. Butch groaned in pain and held his back ''That guy…is no joke. Maybe he's the one who knocked Momoko out.''
''And if he did knocked her out…he must be plenty of strong.'' Brick deduced all the minor data they've managed to get from their short fight with the mystery guy.
''Let's go back to the Professor's then.'' Buttercup said and they all nodded in agreement. Brick tightened his hold on Momoko ''Don't worry hag, we'll be here'' He whispered so no one can hear him unfortunately Butch heard it who felt a slight irritation for his red brother but dismissed it and just let him carry Momoko back to the lab.
Boomer observed his two brothers and felt unease ''I feel that something major is going to happen…I hope Momoko won't be too involved.'' The blue rowdyruff clenched his fist, if his brothers are going to be the reason why Momoko is suffering in the future, he'll make sure to teach them a lesson.
''Guys! I think she's waking up!'' Miyako's voice rang through Momoko's ears who said girl groggily opened her eyes. ''What happened?'' She felt so drained like her whole body ran out of fuel. All she remembered was taking a sit on the tree and then…nothing.
''Momoko, are you alright?'' Professor Utonium spoke gently to the young girl. Momoko slowly stood up from the bed while Miyako immediately helped her so. ''…yeah, I'm alright.'' Momoko answered rather passively. They all looked at each other with awkwardness in their face, so Kaoru decided to keep on talking for Momoko not to notice their awkwardness ''So Momoko, what happened at your house? Did you get your answer?''
The pink-eyed leader continued to stare at the space in front of her, not looking at their faces ''Yeah, I got it.''
''So uhmm…what's the answer?" Kaoru felt like an idiot saying that, the tension is very very there. ''It's true…'' Momoko whispered low enough for everyone to hear ''What Dai-niisan said…it's all true.''
''What…?'' Miyako uttered out. All seems frozen at the news given to them, why would Hachizou and Kakiko do that to Momoko?
''Are you sure you're alright?'' Boomer asked, coming closer to her to get a look on her eyes. Momoko looked at Boomer's sky-like eyes and let out a smile ''Yeah, why wouldn't I be?'' She lightly laughed to hide her own pain. Boomer shook his head and just hugged her, surprising everyone at his bold move. ''Don't hide it…we're your friends, we are always here to support and help you.'' Boomer said softly. Momoko's laugh died down as Boomer said that ''We won't leave you…''
Boomer felt a drop of water by his shoulder and just tightened his hug around the vulnerable girl. Miyako also crept close to Momoko to give her support ''He's right Momoko, we will always be here.'' Miyako let out a cheerful smile and that somehow made Momoko give a small smile of herself. Kaoru puts a hand on her shoulder and just smirked. Knowing what that means, Momoko nodded and just smiled at her then she looked at the other RRBZ who just smirked and nodded at her.
''That Boomer…'' Brick and Butch thought, their blue brother is slowly gaining more attention from her. They are not that bold enough to do that, their pride always stops them from doing so. So they just moved it to insults and jokes. However, being the sensitive out of all the three of them, Boomer just don't use his pride and just openly shows his affections and worry in which the other two lack.
The Professor kneeled towards their level and said ''Momoko…it's okay. We are all family here, and we don't abandon family members as you are one of them.'' He smiled fatherly, patting Momoko at her head. ''Yeah, even though all of you are annoying siblings.'' Ken smirked gaining a few laughs along the way.
Momoko wiped a few tears on her face as Boomer let go of his hug, to speak honestly, she kind of missed the warmth he provided. ''Thanks you guys…I really need someone to be there for me…and all of you were there to support and stay with me so thank you.'' Momoko said softly and smiling at them.
They all nodded and smiled back, Boomer just looked at her thoughtfully ''Hmmmm…how can I still cheer her up even more?'' He pondered his brain to thought of something and then brightened up. ''I got it!'' He grinned, this is a chance to get closer to Momoko and possibly cheer her up!
He stepped out of Momoko's bed while the others looked at him curiously. Boomer just grinned sheepishly and took his compact.
''Explosive Boomer!''
''Boomer wh-?!'' Momoko didn't finish her sentence and just yelped when Boomer carried her in bridal style. ''Booms! What the heck are you doing?'' Brick shot up and gained the critical eye.
''Going to borrow Momoko for a while, see you guys later!'' Boomer quickly said before flying out of the lab with great speed. ''But it's night!'' The Professor yelled but Boomer didn't heard it and his form disappeared from their sight real quick.
''Well…that happened rather fast, should we wait for them?'' Ken suggested. Kaoru shrugged and nodded, Miyako looked thoughtful for a moment before nodding also, Brick and Butch looked like they are planning something and so with that, all of them decided to wait for the two at the table.
''I don't want to come home so late, but I'll stick around for a while.'' Miyako said with a smile ''My grandma might get worried too much.'' All of them nodded and decided to entertain themselves by watching a movie, all of them but one boy.
''Hey Butch,'' Brick whispered in which Butch looked at him with raised eyebrows ''Come with me, I have a plan.''
ANDD Cut! Aren't they all such great friends? Since I have so many chapter ideas at my notepad, this will become a very long series. How long? I'm not sure. But if it does get too long, I might make another series as a continuation. Anyways, I hoped all of you liked the new chapter! Read and Review Guys!