Chapter 2

The following day! The Powerpuff Girls are now at Pokey Oaks High. A vibrant and diverse school full of students with different identities and talents. Also there are a lot of familiar faces too. All of the students that attended Pokey Oaks Kindergarten are now at Pokey Oaks High. The Powerpuff Girls are now walking along the hallway to their first classes.

"Urgh! I'd rather forget what happened at the weekend" shudders Buttercup, still being shaken by what happened.

"Don't worry, Buttercup" Blossom reassures, "I'm sure he's left Townsville now. I don't think he meant any harm, he was just being a silly immature little boy."

"Besides, we've got the whole week of school ahead of us!" chirped Bubbles excitedly.

"I guess" Buttercup says smiling, trying to put on a brave face.

The girls continue to walk down the long wide hallway until they bump into one of their friends.

"Hi, girls!" beams a cheerful girl with long brown hair hanging across her shoulders, a knee length tight fitting dress that hugs her figure, a white belt, red Mary Jane shoes, white knee high socks, a dazzling gold chain draped round her neck with a luscious green apple dangling on the end and sky blue eyes. "How was your weekend?" she asks.

Robin Snyder. She has been the best friend of The Powerpuff Girls since Kindergarten and their friendship is still as strong as ever!

"How was your weekend?" she questions whilst grinning.

"Fine thanks" Blossom answers.

"How was yours?" Bubbles inquires with interest.

"It was really good, thanks" Robin responds. Noticing that Buttercup is unamused, Robin crouches down, making sure that her eyes meet with Buttercup's. "How was your weekend, Buttercup?" Robin quizzes, softening the tone of her voice out of concern.

Not wanting to be reminded of what happened, Buttercup mumbles unenthusiastically "It was O.K."

"Looking forward to get to work?" Blossom queries with enthusiasm, "What class is everybody going to now?"

"ART!" squeals Bubbles with excitement, as it's one of her favorite subjects.

"History" speaks Robin.

"Same here!" Blossom replies giving Robin a zealous high five.

"English!" moans Buttercup.

English! That is definitively a subject Buttercup hates! We know she hates school but English is one of her worst subjects ever! That really says a lot for her passionate detest for the subject.

"Come on!" beams Bubbles, trying to perk up the disgruntled girl's mood, "It can't be that bad. I love English. Reading and writing different stories…"

"Whatever!" Buttercup sighs with boredom, giving a disinterested look.

Blossom orders in an authoritative tone "Right, girls! We gotta hear to class now! We don't wanna be late!"

The girls then sat their goodbyes to each other and head to their class.

Buttercup arrives to her class unamused, as she walks into the classroom, dragging her feet slowly.

"HEY BUTTERCUP!" shouts a gruff male voice.

Buttercup's attention then sharpens as she looks around the classroom to see who has called her name. She spots a guy with short messy light brown hair, freckles that decorate his cheeks, a black leather faded jacket, a white T-Shirt underneath it, ripped dark blue jeans and black converse trainers. He is waving at her whilst being casually draped at his desk, which is at the back of the class.

"Oh, hi Mitch" Buttercup casually replies, half smiling.

Mitch Mitchelson! We definitively know who he is! He is Buttercup's best friend. They have both known each other since Kindergarten. These two are so close that people think that they're an item, which they're not.

"Come sit over here!" he points to a desk next to his.

Buttercup makes her way to the back of the classroom to sit next to her best friend.

The class was supposed to start ten minutes ago but much to everyone's joy, especially Buttercup's, the teacher isn't here yet. A lively atmosphere is then created as the whole class begin to talk amongst each other, laughing and joking.

All of a sudden! The atmosphere changes! A loud thunderclap rumbles through the whole classroom. The whole room becomes pitch black. Light then starts to squeeze around the edges of the door. A misty grey cloud of smoke slithers under the door. The door falls from all of its hinges and lands face down on to the floor. A black sinister looking demon-like silhouette floats menacingly into the classroom. "SILENCE!" it growls viciously.

Everyone then gasps with fear as they sit up straight at their desks. The whole class then start to imitate statues as their bodies tense up.

OH NO! This sounds scary! The whole class is doomed!

The lightning then flashes abruptly again. The lights go back on immediately. The silhouette's identity is revealed. He has a green complexion, a black patch covering his left eye with a stripe-like scar covering underneath it, his right eye is piercing bright red, he has a wide grin with dagger-like teeth pointing through, long white hair draping past his shoulders with long grey sloped horns on top of his head. This character is very authoritative looking as he is wearing a dark grey military-style jacket, black trousers with a matching pair of gloves and shoes and a long flowing blood red cape. The end of the cape resembles the movement of flickering flames.

"MR GREEN!" Mitch calls out in a positive tone.

The whole class begin to cheer.

Mr Green. He is someone who is well remembered by the students of Pokey Oaks High. This guy was a substitute teacher for Pokey Oaks Kindergarten. He was judges by The Powerpuff Girls as being a dangerous monster because of his scary appearance. Fortunately, the three overprotective girls were wrong as he turned out to be the best substitute ever!

Mr Green then turns his back to the class and lets out a croaky cough. He turns back round to the class. "Sorry about that" he says with his voice changing into a more pleasant tone, "Also I'd like to apologize that I'm late!" Mr Green puts his hand to his mouth to give a short sharp cough to clear his throat. "I was at the doctor's to get some advice on how to quit smoking. Annoyingly, my appointment got delayed." He suddenly starts to have a long nasty coughing fit which startles the class but quickly recovers from it, much to everyone's relief. "Moving on, I'd just like you all to know that I'm going to be your new English Teacher." Next he walks over to his desk, slumps down into his sets and leans forward casually.

"You mean like, officially!" Mitch asks excitedly, as a wide smile spreads across his face.

"That's right" replies Mr Green.

"YYYEEESSS!" hisses Mitch, "English is gonna be so awesome! What will we be learning today?"

"We'll discuss that in a second" responds the well-liked teacher, "First we need to wait for a new student who will be starting this school today. He's running later than expected."

The class then start to talk excitedly amongst each other, wondering who the new student will be. Mr Green start to soak up the atmosphere, giving him a feeling of nostalgia. Bringing back the wonderful memories of when the high school students were at Kindergarten. He enjoyed interacting with them. Inspiring them to learn. It's nice for him to see them grown up. These students are like his children and he is their proud father.

This day is definitively not a typical day at Pokey Oaks High. The Kindergarten Substitute Teacher now becoming a permanent English Teacher at Pokey Oaks High? Mitch Mitchelson wanting to learn? A new student joining this school? Well at least Buttercup looks happy. Bright eyed and bushy tailed. Very different from her usual performance at her most hated class. Bored and disengaged.

Ten minutes later, the door flies open and crashes against the wall. An arrogant teenager then casually walks in. "Sorry, I'm late!" he bellows as a broad smirk spreads across his face.

Buttercup's mood then reverts back to her usual one, as she folds her arms and glares down at her desk.

Mr Green announces "O.K, class. I would like to introduce all of you to Butch. A lot of you may have known him from The Rowdyruff Boys with his brothers Brick and Boomer. He will be our new student at Pokey Oaks High."

"HI EVERYONE!" he shouts in a cocky tone. Butch then notices Buttercup sitting at the back of the room, trying to avoid him. "HEY, BABE!" he yells to Buttercup, DID YOU MISS ME?"

The whole class apart from Mitch begin to mock and taunt Buttercup. They all start to sing "Butch and Buttercup sitting in a tree! K-I-S-S-I-N-G…"

"RIGHT! QUIET, CLASS!" Mr Green orders. The class obey him.

Butch then notices Buttercup's face turning bright red with embarrassment. "AHH! She's blushing!" he taunts and points at the humiliated girl.

Everyone begins to laugh and Mr Green is not amused.

"SHUT UP!" barks Mr Green. The class becomes silent as an empty room. "Butch, go and apologize to Buttercup!" he commands.

"But Sir….." Butch complains.

"Don't argue with me, young man! Just do it or it's a week's detention!" growls Mr Green.

Realizing that he is fighting a losing battle, Butch apologizes "Sorry, Buttercup."

Buttercup tenses her body, grits her teeth and squints her eyes as she is trying to control her temper and not lash out at the smarmy little boy like a wild beast.

Mitch suddenly notices how furious Buttercup is. "Don't let him get to you, Buttercup. You're worth more than that" he whispers.

Buttercup relaxes her posture, giving him a half smile and a nod of approval.

The authoritative Mr Green decides to neutralize the atmosphere and asks Butch "I assume that we'll be meeting your Brothers, Brick and Boomer, very soon?"

Butch answers "Nope. They won't be coming. They don't live in Townsville. You're all stuck with me, I'm afraid. He gives a sly and untrustworthy grin.

Dumbfounded by the face that a teenage boy is on his own in Townsville, Mr Green tries to gather his thoughts together and starts the belated lesson. "Right, Butch! Please sit down!" he demands.

Just as Butch is about to dawdle to the back of the class, Mr Green points to a desk that is opposite to his desk, situated at the front of the class. "There please!" he abruptly requests.

The obedient boy follows his orders and quickly sits down in his chosen desk.

Mr Green stands up straight like a soldier ready for battle and announces "Right, class! Today we're going to discuss a song that has meaning to us." He gets a batch of paper and walks around the whole classroom, handing out a sheet to every student.

Buttercup groans "WHERE IS THE LOVE BY THE BLACK EYED PEAS?! They are so lame. That's more like a band that Bubbles would like!"

Mr Green retorts "Buttercup! If you just pay attention in this lesson, you'll see why I have chosen this song. He goes up to the music player. "Right, class" he instructs, "When I play this song, I want you to follow the lyrics on the sheet and then we're going to discuss them when the song finishes." Afterwards he switches on his chosen track.

Things aren't really looking up for Buttercup today. First she is having to endure her most hated lessons with her most hated enemy and now she is having to listen to listen to one of her most hated bands. Could things get any worse for her?

The song is now over.

O.K, class. Can anyone explain what the meaning of this song is?" quizzes Mr Green. No one replies. "Anyone?" he asks again as his eyes scan the whole classroom, looking for someone to contribute to the lesson.

"I KNOW!" shouts a dominant male sounding voice.

Mr Green then notices that this voice belongs to Butch. O.K, Butch. Go ahead" he replies.

"It's a message saying that the world is really messed up due to terrorism, racism, hate and anger from certain people" Butch explains and he discreetly looks at Buttercup through the corner of his eye and smirks cunningly to imply that he is referring to her.

Buttercup is really vexed. She is about to get up out of her seat.

"Come on, Buttercup. Sit down. He's not worth it" Mitch speaks softly.

"You're right" mumbles Buttercup silently and she sits back down.

"Very good, Butch" praises Mr Green.

The lesson then continues to discuss the meaning and value of 'Where is The Love?' which is very tedious for Buttercup. She just can't wait for this lesson to end as she has her eyes glued to the clock.

"Right, class! Your assignment is to work with a partner to choose song that has meaning to both of you. You will do a presentation on why the song has meaning to you. I'll be putting everybody into pairs" says Mr Green.

It's nearly the end of the lesson! Thank goodness for Buttercup! She'll soon be away from that obnoxious Butch, hopefully….."

Mr Green picks up a sheet of paper and reads the names of the students who he wants to put into pairs.

Buttercup is really getting fed up as she feels that the seconds are turning into years with Mr Green droning on and on.

"Harry Pitt and Mitch Mitchelson" reads out Mr Green.

"But, Sir! I don't want to be with Harry Pitt, he smells of shit!" whines Mitch, "Can't I be with Buttercup?"

The class start to snigger quietly to themselves.

The aggravated teacher gives the insolent boy a short sharp stare.

"NO!" he snaps sternly.

Mitch backs down like an obedient dog and replies in a timid voice "O.K, sir."

Mr Green has allocated nearly everyone into his chosen groups. The people who are only remaining are Buttercup, Mike Believe, Elmer Sglue and…Butch.

Buttercup anxiously waits for her name to be read out, as she dreads for her worst nightmare to happen…TO BE STUCK WITH BUTCH FOR A WHOLE WEEK!

Mr Green continues "Elmer Sglue and Mike Believe. Which now leaves us with….."

This just can't be happening! Buttercup's worst nightmare has come true!

"Butch and Buttercup."

"OH, MAN!" groans a distraught Buttercup, "Why do I have to be with Butch? I hate him!"

"Well" responds Mr Green with a smile glowing on his face, "I just thought that you two don't talk to each other very much, so I thought it would be a great idea for you two to work together to improve your teamwork skills and learn to get along. You two are always fighting with each other. Take it as a challenge!"

The bell trills with excitement. The class get up and leave in a mad rush like trapped zoo animals being released into the wild for the first time.

"Don't forget your assignment for next week!" Mr Green calls out to them.

Buttercup purses her lips as tightly as she can, stares down at the floor and walks very briskly thorough the hallway to her next class, trying to black out today's event.

Someone puts their arm round her. It feels like a slimy, snake wrapping round her neck really tightly.

"This project is going to be so much fun!" chuckles a menacing voice.

"PISS OFF, BUTCH!" snaps Buttercup, as she shoves him off.

"Oh, someone's getting very touchy!" Butch teases.

Mitch steps in front of Buttercup, leaping to her defence. "Just piss off and leave her the fuck alone, Pal!" he snarls, baring his teeth.

"Oh, I'm so scared mocks Butch, "It's so sweet that you're being her little lap dog." He gets up in Mitch's face and starts barking.

Mitch begins to shake with rage. Ready to explode at any time. He clenches his fist.

Buttercup acts fast to prevent a dangerous fight by moving Mitch away. "Come on, Mitch. We're going to be late for our next class" she beckons.

"You're right" Mitch sighs, letting out a deep long breath to calm down.

Mitch and Buttercup turn their backs to Butch and walk away as fast as they can to avoid any more confrontation.

"Since when did you two become bothered about school, you geeks?" Butch laughs as he shouts after them, hoping to provoke a reaction.

It's now Lunchtime at Pokey Oaks High! Nearly all of the students are hanging round in the canteen, which is an active place. Some are queuing up for the delicious healthy food whilst others are just congregating round tables, happily chatting to their friends.

Buttercup is now entering the canteen. She looks quite relaxed from her lunchtime run. She really did need to burn off a lot of energy after the morning she has had. Now Buttercup is looking for someone to sit with. Her friends. Her sisters. OH NO! This girl now has a look of horror on her face as she has seen something shocking.

"WHAT THE FUCK?!" gulps Buttercup, "Blossom, Bubbles and Robin!" She then notices something else just as shocking. "MITCH, YOU TRAITOR!" Buttercup screeches, "WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU ALL HANGING ROUND WITH BUTCH?"

Blossom speaks "Oh hi, Buttercup. Butch was just telling us about a project that you two are doing together. He was asking me for song recommendations and I was…"

Buttercup cuts in "Piss off, Blossom! Can't you just mind your own God damn fucking business for once in your fucking life?"

Feeling hurt by her sister's cruel, vile tongue, Bubbles tries to calm the situation down and talks in a soft and gentle tone "Buttercup, you're being way too harsh. You need to relax more and be more nicer."

"Yeah, Buttercup!" Butch torments, trying to goad Buttercup.

"Oh please, Bubbles! I find your sweetness very nauseating! Just listening to your whiny voice makes me want too puke!" snaps Buttercup.

Wanting to avoid confrontation with the hostile girl, Bubbles removes eye contact from her and opens her makeup bag to get out her compact mirror. She snaps open her mirror, stares into it and pretends to touch up on her makeup.

Feelings stabbed in the back by Mitch's betrayal, Buttercup interrogates "Why are you hanging round with Butch, you two-faced cunt? I thought you were on my side?" She gives him a long hard glare.

"Oh come on, Buttercup. Give him a chance" persuades Mitch, "I and Butch got talking on our way to the canteen and he seems a really nice guy."

Trying to get Robin on her side, Buttercup looks at her and asks in despair "Can't you see that he's trying to manipulate you all?"

Robin replies in a reassuring manner "I don't think he is. Butch genuinely wants to be friends with everyone."

Not knowing what to say and do, Buttercup claps her hand to her forehead in revulsion and moans "I just can't believe that you're all falling into his trap."

Butch is now amused by the whole situation as a cunning smile appears on his face. "This drama has helped me to choose the perfect song that I and Buttercup could chose for our assignment. He walks up to Buttercup and starts to sing "I don't know where I went wrong…"

Knowing the lyrics to this song, Blossom, Bubbles, Robin and Mitch start to join in. "HO!" they chant.

Butch then gets up in Buttercup's face and continues to sing "I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart….."

"HO! HEY! HO! HEY!" chant the others joyfully.

"I just fucking hate The Lumineers!" grunts Buttercup in annoyance. She storms off in a rage, stamping her feet.

Realizing that he has stepped across the line, a guilty Butch expresses his concern by saying "I think I should go after her."

Butch is about to follow Buttercup but Blossom gets up from her seat and stops him. She urges him to sit back down. "It's best to leave her to calm down for a bit" Blossom advises.

"You're right" Butch agrees and sits back in his seat.

Meanwhile, Mr Green is waiting gingerly outside of The Principal's office. He breathes in as he is gathering his thoughts together to plan what to say to The Principal. He gives a crisp clear knock on the door.

"Come in" croons a perky female voice.

Mr Green nervously steps into the office. In front of him there is a lady in a red suit, wearing an orange blouse underneath her jacket, her hair is short and back, her sky blue eyes are big and stunning and her lips are red and luscious. She is sitting at her desk.

"Hello, Mr Green. How may I help you today?" she asks in a friendly tone with a smile on her face.

Mr Green responds hesitantly "Um…..Ms Keane….."

Ms Keane. She is definitively remembered as The Teacher of Pokey Oaks Kindergarten. This friendly lady is still well-liked as she is now The Principal of Pokey Oaks High.

Noticing that he is forgetting what he is saying, Principal Keane prompts him "Yes, Sweetie."

Mr Green then remembers what he wants to say "Oh yes, there is something that I want to talk to you about."

"What is it?" inquires Principal Keane.

Mr Green finally gets his words together. "It's about Butch" he replies.

Principal Keane's tone changes from friendly to business-like. Has he been causing trouble for you?" she questions.

"Nothing that I can't handle" laughs Mr Green, blushing a bit. "It's just that I'm concerned that he has moved to Townsville all alone without his brothers. With him being a teenager, I'm worried about his welfare. Do you know where he is staying and where his brothers are?"

Principal Keane replies in a relaxed demeanour Oh, don't worry. He's fine. His brothers are still living in their current residence. Butch is living in an apartment nearby in Townsville. He's enrolled here because he says that he wants to get qualifications to go to college and get a great job. I think that this is a wonderful ambition, don't you?"

"Eh, yes" responds Mr Green, "Who is looking after him?"

"He can look after himself. He has superpowers" reassures Principal Keane.

"I'm aware of that but he is still just a teenager. All teenagers need guidance from older people who have more life experience like parents or guardians to help them to make the right choices in life" responds Mr Green.

"That's why he's come to learn from us" replies Principal Keane in a relaxed tone.

Not wanting to argue, Mr Green accepts what she says and answers "O.K but I'll keep a close eye on him. I'll see you soon."

"Bye" Principal Keane utters positively.

Mr Green calmly leaves Ms Keane's office and shuts the door behind him.

Butch has moved to Townsville on his own without any trace of his brothers? Also he is just randomly living in some apartment all alone? Something doesn't seem to add up here…