Hi, everyone!
This story contains characters from ''The Powerpuff Girls Z'' so all credits go to Cartoon Network Japan, Aniplex and Toei Animation, because without them, this story would not exist.
This is my own made up story and is purely written for fan-based entertainment, not for Profit.
If you find any typos, please tell me and I will adjust it.
Now, on with the story, hope you enjoy!
It was a morning, like all other mornings, for 19-year-old Kaoru Matsubara. She was playing soccer before she worked at the local skate park. There she gave skating lessons to children. She loved to skate, she was outdoors and the pay was good. So it was only natural for her, to have a job like that. Next to her Job and soccer, Kaoru practiced wrestling, football, tennis and martial arts.
As you might have noticed, Kaoru wasn't like every normal girl. She despised everything girly and sweet. She was more the Tomboy type of girl, who would rather be found dead, than wearing a skirt for a few seconds.
There were some rare occasions when Kaoru was spotted in a dress, but that was only when her mother or her friends, had forced her into one. With Momoko and Miyako as friends, Kaoru's life had changed a lot. They were as girly, as girly could get and they always tried to influence Kaoru's feminine side.
Momoko, Miyako, and Kaoru were best friends for six years today, meaning that they had something to celebrate tonight. That was after Kaoru gave her skateboard lessons.
Kaoru assembled the group of kids and to her surprise, there were only three. The first boy was around eight years old and his name was Kevin. The second boy was also eight, but he looked like six, his name was Xzavier. The last one was a girl, around the age of nine and her name was Anika.
Kaoru always loved, to have a girl in the group. It showed her that she wasn't the only girl, to be less girly then everyone els. Kaoru walked around them and gave them a yell. ''Alright recruits, today we go back to the base. Let's start with some Ollie's.''
The kids stared at her in confusion, as Kaoru sighed out of frustration. ''Pay attention, because I am only going to do this once.'' Kaoru then made a jump, performed by popping the tail of the board on the ground and using her front foot to even out her body in attaining air. It was a very simple move, but for the little Kidd's it was hard to do. Kaoru helped them through the process until her class finished an hour later.
By that time, her friends were waiting at the gate of the skate park. Momoko was drooling, as she checked out all the guy's, who came in and out of the park. Miyako was picking flowers, that stood around the fence. It was times like these, that Kaoru wondered back in her memories, to how they got to be her friends in the first place. They were so different compared to her.
Kaoru quickly rushed to her friends and wrapped each of them around her arms, dragging them away from the park. ''Time to go!'' Kaoru said as she tried to avoid eye contact with all other skaters. She hated it when someone would stalk her for the phone number from one of her friends.
Being out of sight, Kaoru let go of her friends and sighed with her hands on her knees. Not much later, Miyako tapped her on the shoulder, to get her attention. ''I think we should go to the candy shop, to celebrate our six years of friendship''
Momoko overheard it and smiled big time. She loved everything sweet and candy-like, so this was like a dream coming true for her. As it was now two against one, Kaoru gave in and agreed with the suggestion.
A few minutes later, the three girls entered the candy shop. Momoko seated down first, followed by Miyako and Kaoru. ''I can't believe six years already. I remember the white light hitting me like it was yesterday.
Kaoru and Miyako, gave Momoko a happy smile as they thought back. ''Yeah, being a secret super hero is still pretty cool'' Kaoru said, as she looked on the menu.
It was six years ago, that one Professor Utonium and his son were doing experiments with a chemical, called Chemical Z. They used the chemical in an experiment, to stop global warming. At first, it seemed to work, but it had some severe side effects.
Their experiment blew up a glacier, that held black and white rays, which caused the lights float away freely. The lights spread through the atmosphere before they crashed down into Tokyo, New-Townsville.
The girls being good of heart had tried to save another person's life when a light was about to hit them. The white light recognized their intentions and gave them superpowers and a new identity.
They each had a uniform in their own signature color, with a skirt (to many dislikes of Kaoru.) From then on, they were no longer called Momoko, Miyako, and Kaoru. They were called Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup and they named their super hero group, the Powerpuff Girls Z. Every time something bad happened from then on, they came to save the day.
When they first started, everything was about fighting people, animals or things that had been hit by the black light. The Black light had recognized the darkness in their hearts and made them dark oriented and more dangerous for society.
It was only after the Powerpuffs defeated the most dangerous criminal of all, that all of their trouble stopped. The villains disappeared one by one, as time passed on, leaving only small crime for the puffs.
''Do you remember our first Villain'' Momoko said before Miyako and Kaoru nodded ''The monkey'' Kaoru laughed as Miyako crossed her arms, by the thought of that annoying monkey.
''God was he annoying, but I did hit him good that Last time'' Kaoru smirked evilly, as she remembered Mojo shooting into space after her hammer hit him a few years ago.
Kaoru was certainly the most aggressive of the three, which earned her (Buttercup) the nickname 'The Toughest Fighter'. She may had to wear a skirt, being a Powerpuff, that didn't mean her whole attitude changed. No, Kaoru is and will always be Kaoru. The girl who is saving money to move to Mexico, to study the ultimate wrestling moves and become a wrestler, just like her dad. It's again not what you would expect from a Powerpuff, but that is who she is.
Being a Powerpuff and having Momoko and Miyako as friends, did change a lot in her life. In the beginning, it was hard, but once time began to the past, all three girls grew attached to each other in their own way. And now, it was exactly six years ago, when they met for the first time.
''I still can't believe it's six years ago'' Miyako said as she got her Ice-cream. Momoko replied ''Yeah, time goes fast if you compare now with six years ago'' Momoko now got her candy bar tower and began to nibble the first one she could reach. Kaoru laughed at her friend because Momoko hadn't changed in all those years. She was still the candy and boy's lover, even at the age of nineteen.
Kaoru got her roll of fireballs, as Momoko tried to talk again ''There is still something that worries me'' Momoko laid down the candy and looked at her friends ''I know we discussed this before, but I still think we should look out for the boys'' Her friends nodded because they knew, that those boy's had caused a lot of trouble the past years.
The boy's they were talking about, were the Rowdyruff Boys Z. They were created by Mojo Jojo with a canister of Chemical Z, Momoko's curly straw, Miyako's used cotton swab, Kaoru's smelly sweat sock, and snips of Mojo's own hair.
If that wasn't disgusting enough, they used the used things from the girls, as weapons. Brick used Momoko's curly straw to spit out Spitballs, Boomer used Miyako's cotton swab to throw his earwax and Butch used Kaoru's stinky sock as a boomerang.
That was until the girls released the Black Z-rays from them and they vanished for three years, like all other villains. After that, they came back stronger and with special guns. They became a dangerous gang and no one knows why or how that happened.
The same thing happened with the Ganggreen Gang and the Amoeba Boys. The all reappeared three years ago, stronger than before and with weapons. What was even stranger, was that none of them showed the same dark aura's, like when they were taken over by the black Z-rays.
The Powerpuffs had to work together with the police from then on, but every time they got close, most criminals escaped them. It was already more than a month ago, that they heard news about any of those gangs and that was worrying Momoko. As the self-proclaimed leader of the Powerpuffs, she was aware that, the more the villains stayed quit, the more hell was going to break lose, once they did show up. Especially the Rowdyruff boys Z.
''You two think I am worrying to much?'' Momoko asked as she pushed a candy bar in her mouth. Miyako rubbed her back. ''No, you are right, those boys are dangerous, we can never be too much on the lookout for them. '' Kaoru was about to throw one fireball in the air, to catch it in her mouth, when she said '' As long as those boy's don't know our real identity, we are safe remember''
Momoko watched as Kaoru caught a fireball in her mouth, after it did a spin in the air. ''Yes, that's true, but with Ken and the Professor hiding, because the boy's look them, I doubt we serve justice.''
Kaoru pulled her feet from the seat next to her and placed them on the ground. ''You know what, tonight we go on patrol through New-Townsville, how does that sound?'' Kaoru mumbled after that ''And I can hopefully kick someone's ass.''
So said and done, the girls transformed in the bathroom after they ate their candy and went on patrol. Bubbles (Miyako) went to the waterfront and Blossom (Momoko) went to New-Townsville park. That left Buttercup (Kaoru) with the old abandoned buildings, on the edge of New-Townsville and she loved that place. It was remote, so hardly any people and if criminals did show up, she didn't need to hold back.
She flew around a few empty buildings before she landed on top of one of the biggest buildings. Placing one foot up on the edge, as she looked onto the other buildings. Everything was quiet and peaceful in the streets below.
Buttercup sighed because she had hoped for some action tonight. The last time was a month ago, as she and Blossom fought the Ganggreen Gang. The time that she could beat them on her own was gone, with their new weapons and new strength, it needed to be at least one Powerpuff, against three members of the gang to win the fight.
Bobby Green, the leader of the gang, had replaced his normal cards by razor sharp ones. His aim was better and he's able to coach his gang, at doing multiple things at one time.
If he wasn't the one giving orders, then it was Ivy. The lady of the group had proven herself, to be more dangerous than everyone else. Ivy had exchanged her massage skills, by sword and knife handling skills. She was actually the first one that killed another person, of all the gangs and monsters in town. She had no conscious when it came to killing people and that was, what had shocked everyone the most. Who would have thought, that the girl with the sweetest touch, could be so deathly?
Ivy wasn't the only girl in the gang, because there also was Weevil. Weevil hasn't giant that much strength but she is much fast now. It's like she has super speed, because she is just as fast a Bubbles in a fight. Weevil was the fastest of the group and with a little help of Bobby, she knew how to use that to her advantage. Then there was Lunk, he is the slowest of the group. He can still shape shift himself, but he can also shape shift others since his return. Which was ideal for a gang, that doesn't want to be recognized.
Then last, there was Big Boy. He was the strongest of them and could lift a Bus with one hand. He also was the smartest members of the group, but when he spoke out his ideas, they were twisted and turned, so Bobby could tell everyone it was his plan.
With new weapons, the gang had also new targets, next to revenge on the Powerpuff girls of course. They were robbing people on the streets by day and breaking into stores at night. The same happened a month ago, in which Buttercup and Blossom busted them in the act and threw them into jail.
So, tonight there was no reason for Buttercup, to look out for them. Buttercup looked into the streets one more time, before she flew home. She let gravity do its job, as she closed her eyes and fell down the building in rapid speed. She opened her eyes just above the ground and lifted herself up, as she continued to fly at high speed.
While looking to right and left, she observed her surroundings, until something caught her attention. It was graffiti on a wall. The graffiti was an old reminder of the Amoeba boys, from when they were only harmless criminals.
The Amoeba boys were never a real danger to themselves when they were under the influence of the Black Z-rays, but now, that was a whole different story.
When the Amoeba boys came back, no one had noticed at first and that was when Bossman, their leader, had shown his new skill: Thinking.
No pigs cannot fly and no, no one can explain how it that happened. Bossman used his new skill to turn him and his gang to a human form and set up a secrete gang base. He and his gang now always wear suits, that gave you the impression that they are the mafia.
Junior and Violet, the other two members of the Amoeba boys enjoyed this, as the group always got what they wanted, without to Puffs finding out.
Junior's new skill, was all sorts of weaponry and Violet's was manipulation. Violet could convince everyone to go in a deal with them, making a lot of money of it.
Buttercup's thoughts went deeper, as she realized that in those three years of their return, they only had a fight once. The fact that the Amoeba boys were more dangerous stood out, but the girls had won their only fight, thanks to the new technologies of Professor Utonium. It made them bullet proof and it made them heal super-fast if they got a stab wound or something alike.
Yes, not only the villains had gotten stronger, also the heroes. Blossom's yo-yo weapon has more attack moves and she can breathe Ice. Bubble's bubble wand hasn't got any new moves but her old ones are stronger and she can use some kind of sonic scream.
But Buttercup didn't get more moves or more strength and she hated it. Ken and the Professor told her that it was probably because she was already the strongest of the three girls.
Buttercup lets go of her thoughts and focused on the graffiti ones more before she left and went home.
Arriving in her own room Buttercup transformed back to Kaoru, just in time to be called downstairs by her father. She expected him to challenge her for a wrestling match, but instead he mentioned her to sit down, next to her mother and two brothers. So Kaoru sat down, as her father began to speak.
''I have thought a lot about this and I will no longer keep you in suspense…..I am retiring from wrestling in a month.'' Kaoru's mouth fell open, just as those of her brothers. Their father was going to quit his job and hobby, that he had done for more than 15 years.
''You can't do that'' Kaoru yelled, as she got out of her shock. Her brothers agreed with her as they too started yelling at him. Kaoru's father was quick to silence them ''I am doing this because a want to quit at my top and from here on, it's only going to get downwards. I have made this decision for myself and you three need to accept my wishes, so deal with it!'' Kaoru was mad at her dad, but she did know that this was his wish and she needed to respect it. She got up and give him a hug. '' I accept'' and she tackled him to the ground. Her father was a bid surprised, especially when she jumped up and screamed ''Dog pile!'' Her brothers quickly followed in and they had a one against three wrestling match in the living room, before they went to bed.
The next day was going to be like all others, as Kaoru was already on the soccer field, practicing early in the morning. She swiftly moved around all the obstacles in the field and scored yet again. She was the best female athlete in New-Townsville and that was shown by every move she made. She wanted to score again, but this time the coach called her in. The whole team had made a promise, that while they were practicing, they would take turns on the bench and so it was Kaoru her turn.
Kaoru walked off the field and was about to sit down when she noticed her friends Momoko and Miyako at the sidelines. ''What are you guy's doing here?'' Miyako smiled and pulled up a paper. The papers headline quote was: Masked Wonder Retiring?! Kaoru smiled a halfhearted smile, before answering her friends.
''Yeah, he told me yesterday. '' Kaoru saw her friends worried looks and took the paper away from them. ''Lighten up, It's his wish to quit at the top and so I will respect that…I'm happy for him'' Her friends now smiled again, but Miyako still looked un-happy.
''You should read the reactions of the fans, most don't want him to quit'' Kaoru shook 'yes' . She did understand why. She didn't want him to quit, but there was nothing that could bring him on other thoughts.
Kaoru pushed the paper back in the hands of Miyako. ''Look, there is nothing that I can do about it and there is nothing they can do, so just leave the subject already'' Momoko and Miyako gave in and waited until Kaoru was finished with soccer.
After that, they went to Kaoru's home, where they sat down to have some drinks. No one was home off Kaoru's family. Probably taking a walk to the park or doing some sports. Kaoru never worried about her family, no one would ever dare to mess with the family of the 'Masked Wonder'.
Kaoru decided to get the mail, that had come in during the day. Which was weird, because it was Sunday, but it was still there. She laid the letters down on the table and opened them one by one. She always helped her dad, by answering his fan mail. Momoko and Miyako also took out a few letters and helped her, until Momoko found a very interesting letter. ''Hey you two, listen to this''
Dear Mr. Masked Wonder,
We are writing you because we heard you wanted to quit wrestling and reveal your true self on stage. This made us feel obligated to talk you out of retiring.
We love to see, how you beat up others and show them who is the boss. We are fans, but you see, your wrestling performance is more to us then just show. It helps us to gain money in the gambling industry and so if you quit, our business will get less money.
So we are giving you a deal. Retreat your status and stay out of retirement or else!
Both Momoko and Miyako looked amazed toward Kaoru. Kaoru grabbed the letter from her hands and read it again. No one had ever shown the guts, to pull something like this. ''I don't who this is, but I do know my dad is not going to give up his wish, because of this. Besides no one dares to mess with the Masked Wonder or the family Matsubara and if they will ever threaten me, Buttercup is going to pay them a visit.'' The girls laughed at Kaoru's determination, as their spirits were lifted.
It was only the next day that Kaoru told them, that it wasn't just a one-time incident. ''My dad got another letter today'' Miyako looked a bit depressed, as Momoko looked more shocked. Kaoru then showed them the letter.
Dear Mr. Masked Wonder,
We already wrote to you yesterday and we know that your daughter gave you our previous letter.
We insist that you obligate to our demands at once. Retreat your status of retirement, or we will go after your family to make it happen. We are very serious about this matter and we are not people that can be held back by any laws.
I hope we have an agreement from now on!
Kaoru moved the letter out of sight when she saw the faces of her friends getting stiff. ''I can't believe those guys are actually serious about this. I mean, to do something like this, they need to be desperate.''
Momoko was still too stunned to say anything, but Miyako was able to respond ''So what happens now?'' Kaoru smiled and said ''My dad moved his retirement day forward. This way, he thinks there isn't enough time to come up with a plan, that will succeed.
'' Her friend nodded and walked along until Momoko got an idea ''What are you going to do if they still come and hurt your family?'' Kaoru laughed ''They never will and if they do, they are up for a surprise.
My brothers and I can wrestle, use martial arts and we have a high tolerance, to not give up a fight. The only one unable to defend herself, is my mom and that's why she stays with my dad 24-hours a day'' Kaoru noticed it was around nine-o-clock and yelled goodbye to her friends, as she began to run towards her work.
Kaoru had one more job, next to the one of the skate park. She also worked at the local electronic store, because she needed more money to go to Mexico. She never even thought about college or a university, learning from books had never been her ideal learning method and so she was happy.
Day in and day out, she worked there. But she didn't work hard because it only had four or five costumers per hour. In the meantime, she read sports magazines or watch games on TV.
But when she walked home two days later, she felt something. Like someone was following her. Kaoru looked around, but there was no one. She thought her imagination was playing tricks on her and turned around to face the road to home again. She then walked home, but that feeling of being watched never left her.
She entered her house and greeted her mom, who was in the kitchen. She was about to walk upstairs when her mom noticed a letter sticking to Kaoru's back and stopped her in her tracks. She took it off and read it, to be in tears afterward. Kaoru grabbed the letter from her hands and read it herself.
Dear Mr. Masked Wonder,
We set up an arrangement for you to come forward and we noticed you did the exact opposite of our demand. We are not happy with this outcome.
We hereby give you one more chance, to retreat your status of retirement. This time, we want it to be done, before this Saturday, or else we will come for your sons and daughter.
We will see the news in the paper and if we don't, you are going to feel the consequences!