"Brick, Blossom, you two come with me. Butch and Buttercup, you two look together and bubbles and Boomer, do the same." Ms. Keane said. Butch looked at Buttercup with a dirty looks. She happily returned the nasty look. Butch rolled his eyes, and just went in his direction. "hey! You wait up for me!" Buttercup called out. They all searched for water, high and low. "Ms. Keane! Ms. Keane! I found water!" Bubbles squealed with excitement. Ms. Keane followed Bubbles to a little lake. All the children were splashing water, and drinking it really fast. Butch did some exploring, and found a funny looking rock. "hey! Look at this rock!" Butch said. Everyone looked at the 'rock' he found. Ms. Keane and the girls and Boomer let out a scream of fright. For the 'rock' Butch had found, was actually a human skull. "what's wrong?" Butch asked confused.

"Butch! Get that thing away from me!" Blossom shook in fear of the skull. Brick looked up at the 'rock', and let out a scream when he saw the skull in Butch's hand. "Butch, put that down please. Please!" Brick yelled, losing his patience. "jeez Brick. Scared of a rock? And don't yell at me." Butch said while putting down the 'rock'. "yes Brick. Please don't yell at your brother." Ms. Keane said. "I'm sorry Ms. Keane, I just lost my cool." Brick said. Butch raised his eyebrow, "you? Lost your cool? Oh please! Like if you have any cool!" Butch said. "it was a figure of speech Butch." Brick said, barley keeping from screaming or punching him. "Boys, please! That is enough water for now, lets get out of here and find somewhere to start shelter." Ms. Keane said. Ms. Keane was getting out of the small lake, but was horrified when he saw Bubbles picking black berries and sticking them into her mouth.

"Bubbles! Spit those out right now!" Ms. Keane yelled. Bubbles spit them out and began to cry. "I'm sorry! I didn't know Ms. Keane." Bubbles said, crying and blushing from embarrassment. "it's okay Bubbles, you didn't mean to. Just promise me you wont eat those again. Those berries are very bad. They make you sleep and you never wake up. They are never wake up berries." Ms. Keane said, as she comforted Bubbles. "kids, I think we should leave her now. Something about this place give my the chills." Ms. Keane said.

Boomer went to comfort Bubbles, and tell her it was alright. They all walked away from the lake, thankful they were able to find water. But very frightened of the unpleasantness they found by the lake. They continued walking, then Blossom wanted to ask a question that she felt needed to be answered. "Ms. Keane, were do babies come from?" Blossom asked, waiting patiently for an answer. Before Ms. Keane was about to answer, Butch cut her off. "your so stupid Blossom! You should have asked me first! I know the answer." Butch said. Brick rolled his eyes, he didn't believe Butch knew the answer. "sure you do!" Brick said sarcastically. "hey! I do know Brick!" Butch said. "okay then, where do they come from?" Brick asked, waiting for Butch to answer the question incorrectly and make a fool of himself. "they come from the sky!" Butch answered abruptly. "Butch, that is pure nonsense. It is scientifically impossible for anyone to be born from the sky." Ms. Keane informed. "exactly Butch!" Brick responded a matter-of-factly. "oh shut your pie hole!" Butch growled.

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The months went by, and the ruff's and puff's began to grow. They had made the island their home. Ms. Keane taught them how to survive very well. She told them about what kinds of foods the kids should eat, how to climg trees, to collect fruit, how to swim, and how to build shelters. She tried her best to tech all 3 boys how to make spears, using sharp rocks and sticks, and also how to use them to catch fish. Ms. Keane taught the girls to use their hands to pick up fish. Buttercup hated picking up smelly rotten fish, but she had to in order to survive.

Since Brick was Ms. Keane's smartest and most trusted student, she gave him the job of being the doctor of the island. She taught him all the different kinds of plants he could use to smash and make various kinds of medicine. She also taught him which plants to use for each kind of sickness, and how to treat them. Brick was so excited to have this job, he truly believed that this is how Ms. Keane trusted him greatly. Ms. Keane was also very proud to have Brick as the doctor.

Ms. Keane was a very good teacher and parental model for all six children. She also could be very strict. She scold them when the did wrong, and punished them for their misbehaving actions. One day, Ms. Keane was outside, and noticed Butch swimming in the ocean. In the nude! "Butch! What on earth do you think your doing young man!" Ms. Keane screamed out to Butch. "I'm swimming Ms. Keane, what else does it look like?!?" Butch said, not knowing he was doing anything wrong. "Butch! It is not appropriate to swim or run around without clothes on, Butch. Especially when there are girls around, so swim in the nude when no one is around!" Ms. Keane yelled as Butch came out of the water, putting on his clothes.

"but I cant swim in my clothes Ms. Keane! Besides, they are really thick and hot and they make me sweat in this heat, and I don't want to wear them when its hot out here." Butch complained. Ms. Keane helped Butch put on his shirt and pants. She agreed strongly with Butch about the heat and sweat. So later on she made loin clothes for the children to wear out of here old clothes. The boys wore them around there waists, and were shirtless. The girls wore them around there waist as well, but wore tube-tops. They wore them all the time, they only took them off at night. They strongly disliked wearing them, they were embarrassing. But they were comfortable, and they were happy they had clothes.

Together, they were all a very happy family!

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It had been 9 years now since the boat sunk. Brick was now 15 and going through puberty, Butch was 14 and also experiencing changes in his body, and Boomer was 13, and started his changes fast. The boys noticed their voices changing, and they were growing muscles. They were also growing hair in some areas. And they were growing in all sorts of areas.

Blossom was now 15, and having rapid changes all around her. Buttercup was 14 and going through the same, but a little slower. Bubbles was 13, and started her puberty at an early start. The girls had realized their voices becoming more woman like but still feminine. They also noticed that their chests were growing, and they were developing breasts. They still had clear skin, and their hair was always silky smooth.

Ms. Keane was also growing. But she was already done with her puberty. She was just growing old. She got some gray hairs, and some wrinkles. She was still a beautiful woman and mother to the kids, or should I say, teens. One morning, Ms. Keane woke up really early. The kids were all still asleep, so she didn't want to wake them from their slumber. She went outside, doing her regular routine. Pick fruit, and catch fish for breakfast. Ms. Keane had already done that, but the kids were still asleep, so she decided to go explore for a little. Ms. Keane then remembered she didn't get wood for a fire, so she looked around the island, but found none. She didn't want to chop down a tree, she wanted the wood already on the ground. She still hadn't found anything, so she took the boat to go to the other island and search there.

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About a half an hour passed, and Ms. Keane dragged the boat to shore. She grabbed the rope, and tied it to a nearby rock. Then she went to find wood. She spent almost an hour looking for wood. She found plenty, and then decided to head back. She was deep in the forest, so it took her a while to get back to the boat. She was proud of herself for finding do much wood. She kept walking, then, she stopped in the middle of her track.

She dropped all her wood, terrified of what she saw. No words could come out of the horrified Ms. Keane, but she soon managed to gasp out words. "oh lord! Please help us!" Ms. Keane said.

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Meanwhile, all the teens were wide awake. They were surprised to find fruit and fish outside, but couldn't find Ms. Keane. "where is Ms. Keane Brick?" Blossom asked, a bit scared of her disappearance. "she is probably out chopping firewood, she always does that every morning. No need to be afraid." Brick said as he comforted Blossom. "yeah but, she had never stayed out for so long like this before," Blossom said. "what if something happened to her?" Blossom said, now more worried. Brick was just as scared and worried as the other's were, but he didn't show it, he felt he had to stay strong for all of them. Finally they spotted Ms. Keane in the distance, rowing towards shore with some wood in the boat.

The all ran towards her, thankful that she was still alive. "oh Ms. Keane! We were so scared something horrible must have happened to you!" Blossom exclaimed as she helped Ms. Keane off of the boat. "yeah! We thought big foot had gotten you and eaten you all up!" Butch joked as he got some wood. "b-b-big foot?" Boomer asked, frightened. "oh ignore the doofus Boomer. He's only saying complete nonsense." Buttercup growled in annoyance. Butch gave her a very cold glare, and she returned him with a mocking smile.

Ms. Keane was too shocked to notice the 2 bickering teens. Blossom noticed Ms. Keane and became very worried. "Ms. Keane, are you okay?" Blossom with concern. "what? Oh yes dear, im fine Blossom honey." Ms. Keane replied, very uneasy, then snapping out of her daze. "you don't look fine. You seem like you saw a ghost." Bubbles mentioned, with her sweet worried voice. "I'll be fine sweetie, Brick may I please talk to you alone?" Ms. Keane said. "of course Ms. Keane, its fine." Brick said, following Ms. Keane into the shelter. Brick had noticed the fear on Ms. Keane's face. "Ms. Keane, is something bothering you? You look very stressed." Brick asked, worried about her. Ms. Keane took a deep breath, and began to talk.

"it's too terrifying and horrible to talk about, but I will tell you something." Ms. Keane said. "what is it Ms. Keane?" Brick asked, stepping closer to hear. "its more like a warning Brick, promise me that you and your brother's and the girls, will never ever, go to the other island." Ms. Keane said strictly. Brick gulped, then nodded slowly. "there is a very bad evil over there Brick, and I want you to promise me, you will never go there, alright?!" Ms. Keane warned him sternly. "I promise Ms. Keane." Brick said, honest. "thank you Brick." Ms Keane said.

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2 days later, Ms. Keane had gotten very ill. She was outside repairing the shelter in the rain, and caught pneumonia. Brick tried his best to help Ms. Keane get better. He rapped her tightly in blankets, he gave her warm soup, he wiped the sweat from her forehead with a damp cloth. Bubbles and Boomer helped by cooking soup, for Ms. Keane. They used spices they found, and healthy leaves. They worked together, but unfortunately, Ms. Keane wasn't getting any better. Instead, she got worse.

One night, Ms. Keane noticed she was getting weaker and sicker as the days went by. She had to do something very important before her time came. "Brick, could I speak to you alone please?" Ms. Keane motioned for the others to leave, which they respected and left. Brick was alone with Ms. Keane, and she was coughing up a storm, and barley managed to speak. "Brick, do you remember what I told you when we were discussing the staged and ways of life?" Ms. Keane asked. "yes, you told me everything. You told me when a baby has been born, it's the beginning of new life, and when someone dies….it's the end of our journey." Brick said sensibly. "that's right Brick dear. I am asking you this because, I am afraid it is my time to enter the lords light. I am dieing Brick." Ms. Keane said, tears running down her cheeks.

As soon as Brick understood what Ms. Keane was saying, he broke down. "no, Ms. Keane, you cant be dieing." Brick said, tears also running down. "as much as it hurts and breaks my heart Brick, I need you to understand and face the truth; I am dieing." Ms. Keane said, sorrowfully. Brick tried to suck up and stay strong, but this was Ms. Keane, his teacher, his…mother. He loved her, for she was his mother, and no one could ever be a mother to him like she was. Ms. Keane hugged Brick, "shh, its okay Brick. Its going to be alright." Ms. Keane said, trying to reassure him. "No! it not going to be okay! I have already lost a parent, my father! And I am not going to just sit here and watch my mother die!" Brick sobbed. "Brick please don't make this any harder than it is already honey." Ms. Keane pleaded, gently.

"I cant Ms. Keane! I still have much to learn from you an I need you to stay and help me look after my family…mother please don't die…please." Brick cried uncontrollably. Ms. Keane smiled at Brick, she felt so proud of him, she felt proud of her beloved son. "you don't need to learn Brick. You are one of the brightest minds I have seen in my life, I am proud of you son, my darling boy." Ms. Keane gave him a big hug, which Brick returned eagerly. "please mother don't leave me here, please!" Brick pleaded through his tears. "I will always be with you Brick, I wont ever you leave you. I will be watching over you from heaven, along with Mojo and Professor. You must understand that I am in a lot of pain, Brick. I'm too old to make it through this sickness on my strength alone. I need you to be strong for me Brick. Can you do that for me?" Ms. Keane asked gently. Brick sniffed and nodded, he wasn't able to speak at the moment from crying. "that's my boy honey! Take care of your brother's for me, comfort Boomer when he feels sad or scared, and make sure Butch doesn't get into too much trouble now." Ms. Keane said. Brick laughed at this, he knew his younger brother would always be a trouble maker and a stupid kid.

"look after the darling girls too, and especially, take care of Blossom." Ms. Keane said, smiling. "I promise to do all those things mom, but why do I need to watch over and take care of Blossom more than the other girls? Sure she is my best friend but….I just don't get it, mom." Brick said, feeling his mother knew something about Blossom that he didn't know. Ms. Keane smiled and laid her head gently against the floor of the shelter.

"you will someday sweetie…" Ms. Keane said. With that, Ms. Keane closed her eyes, and her head fell to the side. Brick realized his mother was dead. He sobbed into his mother, his teacher, his angel's shoulder.

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The next day, the ruff's and puff's had a funeral for Ms. Keane. After laying her body to rest, they put flowers and belonging of Ms. Keane on her grave. They all said a few words for her, but no one's words were as pure and honest as Brick's.

"Ms. Keane was my mother, and my teacher. If Mojo wasn't around, I would always go to her for advice, or comfort. These last few years without Mojo around, were hard for me, but I continued with my life. I wouldn't have it if wasn't for Ms. Keane. Thanks to her wisdom, love and kindness, got all of us through the horrible loss that happened to our parents, and I am sure that we are all grateful for it but…I am incredibly grateful. Ms. Keane, if your watching me from god's light, up above in heaven right now, I want you to know that I love you, and thank you for being in my life….Mom."

The speech Brick made was so touching and sad, made Butch tear up and began to cry. Blossom could see Brick was just barley managing not to break down crying, she slowly walked up to him and whispered in his ear, "you don't have to hold it in Brick. You can cry if you want to." Blossom whispered. Brick broke down in tears, and Blossom held him tight in a hug to comfort him. Butch didn't dare tease Brick, he knew this moment was much herder on him than anyone else here.

After the funeral for Ms. Keane, they all gathered up more flowers, and threw them out in the ocean. A small funeral was also done for Mojo and Professor. At both funeral's not a single eye was dry. It was hard to say good-bye to their loved ones. An hour later, the little group huddled together in the shelter, wondering what they should do now that Ms. Keane was dead. "I say we move to the other side of the island! No way am I sleeping and living around a dead body!" Butch exclaimed impulsively.

"no Butch! I promised Mom we wouldn't go there." Brick said stubbornly. "well, Ms. Keane isn't here!" Butch growled. Brick lunged at Butch, But Buttercup jumped and got the way. "Brick! don't you dare hurt Butch!" Buttercup yelled in Butch's defense. "oh my gosh! Your defending Butch, that's new!" Brick said angrily. "im not defending him Brick! I don't want to see you 2 get into a fight and end up beating each other!" Buttercup snapped defensively. "well, if Brick boy over here wants a fight, ill give him a fight, and don't try and stop me Buttercup!" Butch yelled. He was about to attack Brick but Buttercup pulled him back, while Blossom pulled Brick back.

"stop it! Both of you just stop! This is getting ridiculous! You both are acting stubborn and naughty!" Bubbles scolded both of them. Both boys sighed and hung there heads in embarrassment. "sorry." Brick and Butch said at the same time. "look Brick, I know you made a promise but you must see that the rest of us don't feel very comfortable being here now since Ms. Keane is dead." Bubbles said, softly.

Im sorry guys but I have to end it here! Im very very sorry but my parents are here and i have company, I will make a long chapter tomorrow again! My apology, please review, i want to know if i am doing good so far. and please give me some tips if you feel that i am not doing a very good job. thank you!