Yay! A Powerpuff Story! I finally was able to work on an idea :) Well...not much to say...uh...yeah...I hope you like it!

Disclaimer: I do not own the Powerpuff Girls. They were created by Craig McCracken.

Fragile Strength
By girlperson2235

Chapter 1: A Broken Leg, NOT a Broken Reputation

The City of Townsville...is under attack!

"Buttercup! Look out!"

Another giant monster was terrorizing the town, the third one that day. With its large tail and orange scales, the monster unleashed its terror on Townsville. Buildings crumbled. People tumbled. It was a total disaster. Adrenaline flashing in her eyes, Buttercup charged towards the monster at full speed, "I can take him down!"

Aiming for the monster's tail, Buttercup stomped on it with great force then grabbed hold. It let out a screech of pain and anger as it began to thrash around. The green Powerpuff held on for dear life, grunting and shouting, trying to take control.

Bubbles gasped at the sight and began to zip over to her sister's aid, "I've got you, Buttercup!"

But it was too late. Buttercup lost her grip and was sent flying into a nearby lampost. With a thud and a crack, her impact bent the lampost while her left leg twisted around it. Then, with a swift tumble, she toppled to the ground. Groaning in pain, Buttercup tried to get up, but to avail, What's going on? She tried to move just her left leg, but a surge of pain ripped through her leg. Buttercup let out a cry of pain and gritted her teeth to suppress it.

Hearing the commotion, Bubbles and Blossom diverted their attention from the menace to their fallen sister.

"Buttercup! Are you ok?"

"Are you hurt bad?"

Buttercup gasped at her sisters concern, Oh no! I can't let my sisters see me like this! She forced a smirk and looked up at Blossom and Bubbles, "I'll be fine! I gotta regain my momentum, girls!"

Nodding in understading, the blue and pink Powerpuffs dove at the monster again with a fit of fury.

Buttercup hovered slightly off the ground, Ok, Buttercup. If you just keep hovering the whole day, you should have no problems and the pain will go away. I'm the toughest fighter. I'm the tough one. This is nothing to me...

Blossom froze the monster in place with her ice breath, "Take 'em outta here, Bubbles!"

Bubbles dashed to the monster's tail and began to swing it around and around. Reaching the highest speed she could, Bubbles released the monster, sending it flying into the Townsville Bay.

Buttercup finally rejoined her sisters, "Good job, you guys!"

Bubbles gazed at her green-clad sister with concern, "How are you doing? Are you-"

"Yeah, yeah I'm fine!" Buttercup interjected. She folded her arms in an attempt to strike some sort of triumphant pose, "I'm not a sissy! That was just a scratch!"

Blossom smiled in relief, "Ok, girls! That looks like it for now!"

Bubbles giggled, "Yay! The Professor's making cookies today! Let's go!"

And with a quick dash, Bubbles and Blossom set off for home. Buttercup, however, remained floating where she was. And then after a slight hesitation, she flew off after her sisters at a much slower pace. Her thoughts began to race through her brain. And though all of the thoughts were worded differently, they all said the same thing, What am I going to do?

That's it for Chapter 1! Stay tuned for Chapter 2...coming as soon as I can find time to write it XD
Don't worry, it's going to become more emotional as the story continues, I promise.