A/N: Hey guys! It's me! I decided since the other author that tried to write this couldn't update the sequel fast enough: I'm taking over- well starting from the beginning of the sequel. I'm just leaving it in A Joking Matter as well because it's easier for everyone! Now! I'm sorry for all the false alarms! Please enjoy!

Three Months after A Joking Matter

(Buttercup's POV)

I stared at my engagement ring. Two years from this date, and Butch and I will be getting married. Yeah, we're having a long engagement because we have to save up the money for a wedding and well, we're only sixteen.

I smiled softly as I felt his warm, strong arms wrap around my waist. I turned around and rested my arms on his broad shoulders. I stared into his deep green eyes not being able to see what he saw in me. I kissed him softly and rested my head on his chest.

"Why can't things just stay like this? Quiet. Together. Peaceful." I whispered. My memories flashed in my head of a time when I loved mayhem. By the way he sighed I could tell he was thinking the same thing.

I pulled my head back to look at his gorgeous face. His eyes and smile were content and soft. It was a beautiful and rare look. He was usually either mad or worried about something.

Our peace was interrupted by a squeal of delight. I rolled my eyes but couldn't help but notice it was Bubble's distinct octave. I grabbed Butch's hand and walked towards it. There, in the middle of our living, was Bubbles hugging Boomer and Brat. I never thought I'd see that one.

"Oh no. It's the baby-mama drama." I chuckled. Blossom was right beside them with tears in her eyes as Brick held her. "Blossy, what's the prob?"

"Oh she's just being silly! The doctor confirmed she is having a bouncing baby boy!" Bubbles informed me. I nodded. Why does she look so distraught?

"Nothing. I'm just not sure if I should be happy or upset." She sighed.

"Be happy! Brat is having twin girls and you're having a lovely little boy! Things couldn't get better! It's time to fly!" Bubbled giggled. Oh she's back.

When I say she's back, I mean it. We lost her for a while after... after... that bastard tried to... rape her. Yeah it was hard on us all to see her so messed up. She couldn't even walk out to the mailbox without screaming at the sight of her own shadow. She didn't sleep. She didn't eat. We almost had to put her into a hospital.

Then, I took her to really meet Boston. Ever since they started talking, she's gotten a lot better. That kid... he could keep the rain from falling and the lightening from hitting in the middle of a sever thunderstorm. He got released last week to his recently found grandmother. Well, they found out who his father is and that opened up the realms to new relatives that could take care of him. His father wasn't an option.

Things are on their way to being back to normal. No, Blossom still doesn't trust Brick and Bubbles alone, and the guys are on constant watch of Bubbles for security reasons. On the brighter side of things, Blake and Breaker turned out to not be half bad once they got over their horny selves.

Speak of the devil and his demon...

"Afternoon, folks." Blake waltzed in, giving Bubbles a hug on the way. He was disgusted by what Bash did and has really proven himself in the way of being a good friend to her. Breaker turned out to a really quiet and sweet guy. He and Boomer are good buddies now. Before you start thinking we're crazy – we're still not good with the other two punks.

"Hi, guys." Brat smiled softly looking at Blake. He hugged her gently. It's really weird but those two are on the definite verge of becoming a couple. They obviously like each other.

"You sure are a hugger." I teased all too knowingly. "No wonder: you're the opposite of Brick." I stuck my tongue out at Brick. He sent me a narrow and playful glare.

"Do you want a hug, Buttercup?" Brick grinned and opened this arms.

"I'm good." I put my hands up.

"Come on! Hug your future brother in law!" Brick stepped towards me.

"Step any closer and beat you to a pulp." I threatened.

"Like I'm scared of a tree hugger." He snorted. I kicked his shin. He just chuckled. "You're loosing your touch, EcoButt."

"Shut up." I pouted and kicked his shin again this time with everything I had. He snapped down grabbing his shin in pain.

"Darn you stupid Thorn!" He shouted.

"You spend too much time with Abbs!" I grunted. Then an idea popped into my head. "Guys! I know what we need to do! Sorry Brat and Blossom, you'll have to sit this out. We're playing never ever with beer shots!" I grinned.

"Heck yeah!" Boomer yelled looking excited.

"Do we have beer?" Butch asked scrunching his face up in confusion.

"Dude, I live here. Of course we do." Boomer snorted. Loving superhuman speed, we were all sat down in seconds and Boomer was giving everyone a shot glass.

"So, does everyone know the rules?" I asked. "To review, you have to say something you've never done. If you've done it, then you have to take a shot. You loose when you pass out or throw up. I'll go first. I've never had sex."

Since Brat and Blossom were sitting out, Brick, Boomer, Butch, and Blake were the only ones taking shots. Breaker's a virgin? That's surprising.

"I have never ever seen a penis." Bubbles thought long and hard before she gave us that one. She was, of course, the only one that didn't have to take a shot. What? I may be a virgin but that doesn't mean I've never seen one. Okay, fine! Mitch and Ace tied me to a rolly chair and put me in the boys bathroom. You'd think someone would get me out... every guy that saw me trying to escape just rolled me back in there. It wasn't funny. The worst is Blossom didn't let me hurt them either.

As I threw my shot back, Butch spit his out staring at me.

"When did you see a dick?" He asked nervously. I snorted.

"I've seen tons of dicks. Your brothers' included." I laughed. His looked ready to kill. "Chill! I got tied up in the boys' bathroom! Yeesh! Plus yours! You modeled for my art project for me!"

"Not cool!" Butch smacked his brothers upside the head. I giggled. Oh my little green monster!

"Just asking, who's bigger?" He asked looking a bit self-conscious.

"Honestly or patronizingly?" I asked to make sure.

"Honestly."

"Probably Boomers but I didn't get that great of a look." I assured him. Boomer smirked.

"And you wonder why I get laid." Boomer chuckled. Bubbles raised an eyebrow. "Not recently! Ow! Bubbles! Stop hitting me! How are you so strong! You're so little!" Boomer coward back as Bubbles beat him on the head with a newspaper.

"Wimp." She scoffed sitting back down.

"Wait! Bubbles! Why didn't you take a shot?" I questioned knowing she has had sex before and seen a dick. Brick's to be exact.

"Ugh. We didn't have sex. We just fooled around." Bubble rolled her eyes. "You act like I'm some whore! I'm not! Just really stupid. And anything by force doesn't count."

"I know, doll, I thought you and Brick well yeah." I muttered awkwardly.

"Girl, do I look like I'm crazy? Now shut up about that. I try to block out bad memories." Bubbles shuttered.

"So you guys made memories?" Butch mused mockingly. Boomer and Blossom looked really uncomfortable. Brick looked down right annoyed, and Bubbles was on the same boat.

"Not like that." Brick slugged him. "Shit. I'm out." He grunted and walked right into his room.

"Yeah, let's stop." Bubbles suggested.

"Why? Want to go fool around some more with Brick?" Butch teased. Without a second's notice, I had Butch pinned against the wall, and I could feel the anger pushing at my sinuses.

"Butch, she said stop. Can't you tell she feels guilty enough about what happened! I know you're just joking but enough is enough." I growled. What? She's my baby sister. I've got to protect her.

"Yes ma'am." Butch whimpered pathetically. "I'm sorry, Bubbles." He looked past me at her. "I was just giving you a hard time."

"It's okay. Boomer filled me all in about Teddy." She grinned evilly. Teddy? I rose and eyebrow.

"Anything but that! Please! Have mercy on my soul!" Butch begged and pleaded on his knees. Teddy? Who's Teddy? I cocked an eyebrow at her.

"Do tell."

"Teddy is his stuffed animal that he use to not be able to fall asleep without until I burned him." Boomer informed me. I let out a small chuckle.

"It's okay. Blossom burned blankey." I sighed. And you wonder why I'm not as tough as I use to be. Stupid Blossom.

Breaking the silence was a sharp yet low scream coming from Brick's room. What the heck? What in the world is that?

"Oh crap. I told her not to." Blake cursed and him and Breaker flew away. The black mist came closer and closer. Brat got pulled under and then Blossom. Under the layer of fog they lay silent and gray. I gasped and stepped away from it. What is it? Before I could think I fell to my knees and was sucked under. Oh crap.

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