Hello I'm back! I decided I wanted to do this every Saturday. Um...

This chapter is the Red's Second Meeting! And It will explain a bit about Brick's backstory! Though I'm keeping that a secret until a certain chaaaapter!

Anyways I do not own anything!

R & R !

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- Chapter 1 -

Second Meeting

Panicked.

She didn't understand why, but she suddenly felt so panicked. Perhaps it was because she suddenly got that crippling feeling- the one she felt many years ago. Blossom knew, she knew that the old witch didn't have much time left, even with all the medicine she would end dead.

"Ugh, why am I getting all sad?" She mumbled to herself angrily, kicking a nearby rock and watching it fall to the river nearby. …

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A body!?

Blossom stood there frozen as she watched a body float off into the river. It didn't seem to be moving, and what she could see- was that person dead? Wait no, she saw a sign of moment, even if it was barely there. She could save this person!

Now.. why is the Queen of Revenge and Despair out to save someone who possibly just tripped and fell?

She owed a lot to the Witch of the Forest.

Holding up her skirt, she chased down the body until she was near an open area. Okay, think fast Blossom, think fast. The body was floating much quicker, and she felt herself panic. Aaaaah, but she just can't let someone die in this forest, no she can't! Looking around left and right, she sighed loudly and finally climbed into the river.

Beautiful legs turned into disgusting tentacles.

At least it was much easier to use.

Now back to the matter at hand, she had pulled off the ribbon holding her hair up and swam quickly towards the man. As quickly as she could, she tried his right hand with the ribbon and whispered, "Keep this man floating!" As if the ribbon understood her, it did not sink, and kept the man afloat. "Thank you…" Blossom whispered, before looking at the floating man…

Ginger?

Shaking her head she decided to look back at the river… It reached to the point where it was too large for her to drag the man to the other side.. Hell, he was in the middle of all this!

"Now lets see…" The current wasn't exactly fast, but from the extremely slow breathing of the unconscious man, she knew she only had such little time. Biting her lower lip she looked back and saw nothing of use to her… "Maybe if ribbon… No, it would rip.."

Maybe she could hold him in her tenta- Oh god no, she's not even going to finish that. "But there has to be some way…"

Looking around once again to see if there was anything, anything that can pick the man up for her, she caught sight of a low tree ...Oh! OH! OH! OH! She's got it!

Swimming towards the branch as fast she could, she pulled it right off, and slammed it down on the running water. "Turn to a bridge!" She yelled harshly, letting the branch go. The branch expanded, and expanded, until it was the size of a fallen tree- connecting the two sides of the river. With a sigh of relief, she turned back to the man and began holding him up.

As quickly as she held him, she set him down on the "fallen tree" and climbed up. "He's bleeding… I .. I need to stop it..." She stared down at her dress and sighed. It was ruined already with all the tentacles, so what now?

She tore it.

Holding the man gently this time, she carefully dragged him to the other side of the river and laid him down gently. He still has a pulse.. meaning he's not dead, yet.

What to do first? Make sure he's breathing or… stop the bleeding?

"...This is why I'm not a healing witch."

Sitting down next to him, she placed her hands on his chest and began pushing.

"Bubbles, I don't think I need to learn this!" Buttercup whined, watching the younger of the three demonstrate on a doll. Blossom only laughed in amusement.

"Bubbles, do we really need to learn this?"

Placed her lips on his.

"Yes! Buttercuuuup, Blossoooom! What if mom suddenly stops breathing again? And I'm not there!? Then it's up to you two to make sure she's alive!" She pouted, crossing her arms once she was done. "Plus it's really useful!"

"I don't see the use of it, Bloss.." Buttercup whispered to the witch, "Bubbles is like taking care of mom like.. every single day. What's the big deal!?" Blossom let out another laugh and turned to Buttercup. "Maybe she wants you to do something around the house, you know, besides eating all the food?"

"Shaddup!"

"Briiiick!?"

Blossom stopped breathing into his mouth and looked up. … Someone was coming, and they were in a hurry. Grabbing the torn cloth, she placed it on the wound and wrapped it around, tightening it and making sure to place pressure on it.

"BRIIICK!?"

She kept pressing until she heard footsteps really close. "My apologies, sir." She whispered in a hurry, rushing back into the river, hoping the fallen branch would serve as some kind of hiding place.

As she stood there watching for a few more seconds, she saw a woman- no…

No…

"...A pure mage.." She murmured, narrowing her eyes as she took in the sight. The mage had the appearance that was similar to Blossom, not that she was surprised.. Blossom was a beauty, of course since she was the ex-princess of the sea, so it was no surprised even pure mages took her appearance..

"What a joke."

As she was about to swim away, she heard the man cough. Oh right, the man she saved…

She got closer, close enough to stay unsuspected, and to listen in to the conversation..

"Brick! You're alright!" The mage cried, hugging Brick as he sat up. He winced right away, and pushed her off him. "Berserk stop, you're going to make it worse for me.." He groaned, "Shit… thanks for saving me though." He turned to her, smiling softly.

"B.. But of course, Brick!" Berserk spoke up, smiling back. "I was worried you'd be dead, so I went out running for you!"

"Thanks.. ugh, my head is spinning.. Can we please go back home?"

"Yes! Yes! Let me just get some help for you, alright? Be back in a bit!" The mage apologized then ran towards a direction, but Blossom paid no mind to it.. Instead she was staring at the man..

"Brick…" She whispered. Where… where did she hear that name from? Maybe it would come to her once she was back in her home. Still, she knew she remembered that from somewhere!

"Hey."

Has she met the man before? She can't recall having any conversation with the other red-head, but maybe it was when she was out buying potions?

"Hey."

No, no.. She never asks for the seller's name, she thinks it's a hassle.. Then is it someone she c-

"I SAID HEY!"

Blossom jumped back in surprise as she stared what was right in front of her. Red eyes. "A...ah!" She screamed, pushing his face away, "Don't scare me like that!" She hissed out.

"Sorry Pinky, but you were the one staring at me like some creep." Brick rolled his eyes, pushing his hair back. "Now why is a girl like you watching some guy in pain?"

"I.. I wasn't doing that! I just heard some commotion and when to check it out." She lied, "A-..and why are you acting to calmly? Weren't you just in pain!?" She waved her hands around.

"Look Pinky, I don't try to change the subject. What are you actually doing here?" He leaned in close, "'Cause I can tell you're right out lyin' to me."

"... We-...well you see…"

"Brick! I'm back!"

Blossom took the chance the moment the man turned to look at the direction of the voice, and swam away as quickly as she could.

That was… that was the cursed Prince!

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Trying to hide the hole inside my head

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Brick was no idiot.

In fact, he was brilliant. A man who could tell if someone was lying to him, who could easily solve any puzzle, and can probably run a kingdom if he wished to.

He was no idiot.

That's why he let it slide that Berserk was lying- he knew she meant well. Being taken in by her, and raised by her, he was treated like nothing was wrong in the world, and if she had to lie, she lied for his sake. But what he didn't understand was.. why was there another person there.

Did she save him?

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"Berserk…"

"Yes, my love?" The woman turned to him, "Are you feeling unwell? Do you still wish to rest?" She asked. He shook his head and scratched his head. "I.. I saw a woman who looked exactly like you." He averted his gaze, hoping she wouldn't react badly.

But it seemed like time has stopped.

"Berserk?"

She was frozen in place, staring at the dishes in her hands, not moving a muscle. Brick slowly walked towards her, bringing his hand to her arm, and rubbed it slowly. "Berserk… what are you hiding from me?" He asked, his voice low and stern.

"..."

"... Avoid her."

"Huh?"

"Brick, listen to me. Avoid that woman at all costs. She's nothing but bad news, alright? She's… she's a vicious murderer, and if you…" She set the plate down and covered her face, "...Please stay away from her.. " Her voice cracked, and he could've sworn he heard a small sob.

"I'm sorry, I need to get some food. If Brat or Brute show up, tell them I will be back later." Berserk mumbled, pushing past Brick and running out of the small cottage.

"... What the hell is wrong with her?"

Brick sighed, turning back around and going back to where he was sitting. "...And who exactly was that?" He questioned himself, looking at the neatly tied ribbon on his wrist, that wouldn't rip or tear, no matter how much he tried.

"Whatever… Butch and Boomer need me, and it won't be useful to be worrying over some dumb thing." He rolled his shoulders and pushed back his glasses, "I have to free them.."