Chapter 2: How It All Begin Part 2

Ville Dynasty

Normal POV

"Mojo it is time for me to enlighten you with my magnificent plan." HIM's devilish tone send shivers down Mojo's spine, "Since we know the five families that caught my interest are all competing against each other. I wouldn't be surprised to see their sons also compete against each other as well."

"That is correct! I heard that sons of these five families are most likely to be the future King of Townsville. Since all of them shows great potential as being influential leaders." Mojo rubs his beard as he continues to recalls what Emerald has told them the other day.

"That is why I will send a letter that would provoke these five boys to meet each other." HIM's smile became even broader than before, which Mojo decides to step back, keeping a great distance between them.

HIM takes out a brush, writing the letters with his left hand, cause Mojo to become curious.

"Why are you using your left hand? Not to mention that is one horrible handwriting." Mojo's eyebrow knits together in confusion.

"If I use my right hand then they would know who is the one that sends to them. Using my left hand, no one would ever suspect that it is me. But my hand writing couldn't be as terrible as that Emerald girl." HIM makes another good point.

"But I think we also need someone to surveillance these five boys at all time. I bet that the moment they see each other, they would immediately try to set up a dual." Mojo said in concern.

"You are right…Hm…" HIM thinks for a moment, then his eyes immediately lighten up, "We will send that Emerald girl into the Bloodflower group."

"What? But she is a girl, not a boy." Mojo looks in surprise.

"That is why we will make her take on a disguise as a boy." HIM said happily, "And I will take responsibility for all her debt."

Mojo was skeptical at first, but the moment HIM said about the debt Mojo nods in agreement.

"I think we will need a doctor as well since Emerald won't be able to stop a duel. So, having a doctor would be good." Mojo is pointing out the worst-case scenario.

"I will leave that job to you. Now Mojo, let's see my marvelous plan into action." HIM got up from his seat while holding five different pieces of paper.

"Let's meet at the Sacred River of Gong tonight, to test who is fit to be the ruler of Townsville. I have enough of waiting around and let's settle this battle once and for all. If you do not arrive, you will be deemed as a coward, and you are not fit as the King." A boy with red eyes scan the paper that has been sent, "Who is this from again?"

"I believe it is one of the four families, Master Flame." The servant bow with his head still hung low.

"This message is provoking. I will go but do not tell my father or mother of this situation." Flame's eyes burn with fiery as the paper slowly starts to crumble, "I bet it is Forest, he is always impatience."

"Master Forest! You have a message!" One of the servant jumps up and down, trying to gain a raven has boy's attention. When the servant's eyes finally meet with the pair of green eyes, the boy stops practice fighting. Forest quickly snaps the paper out of the servant's hand the moment he approaches the servant.

"Let's meet at the Sacred River of Gong tonight, to test who is fit to be the ruler of Townsville. I have enough of waiting around, let's settle this battle once and for all. If you do not arrive, you will be deemed as a coward, and you are not fit as the King." Forest reads quietly so that the servant wouldn't hear, "Hahahaha! Finally, I am challenged by a man! I bet this is from Stone! I bet he has something up his sleeve with those stupid tools of his."

Forest grinned happily and went back practicing, this time more immerse than before.

"This weapon is nicely craft, Master Stone, how much is it?" A general look at the great craft weapon.

"Thank you for the compliment, and I bet the weight suits to your liking. I add some more function too." Stone said devilishly.

The general looks at the red button, the moment he presses it, spikes spring out of the metal.

"What is this?" The general looks at the sharps spike covering side part of the sword.

"We know that the side part of the sword can be a weakness when swinging incorrectly. That is why adding some spikes on the side would make it easier to strike no matter which side the sword is swing." Stone describes proudly, "That would be 27 gold bars."

"Here you go my good man." The general looks the weapon at hand admiringly.

"Hmm? What's this?" Stone looks at the letter that seems to appear on his desk when he is dealing with a customer, "Let's meet at the Sacred River of Gong tonight, to test who is fit to be the ruler of Townsville. I have enough of waiting around and let's settle this battle once and for all. If you do not arrive, you will be deemed as a coward, and you are not fit as the King. I smell Storm's idea all over this message."

Stone laughs for a moment since he wouldn't believe that message would be so bold.

"I guess today is his lucky day or something, that is why he propose this." Stone then shoves the message into his pocket, and go into the workshop creating some surprising tools.

"Maid, can you go pick up a message that is coming at any moment." His white eyes look at the maid bored.

"Of course, Master Storm." The maid quickly scurries out the door. Not long just like what Storm said, there is a message on the maid's hand.

"Let's meet at the Sacred River of Gong tonight, to test who is fit to be the ruler of Townsville. I have enough of waiting around, let's settle this battle once and for all. If you do not arrive, you will be deemed as a coward, and you are not fit as the King." Storm looks at the message for a moment then heave a sigh, "I didn't expect Ocean to be so brave. But I am not surprised since he is goods with words, even though this may be a trap but I couldn't help but to go. Let's see… I guess this will be a tough battle since I don't see anyone loosing or winning either."

Storms take a scroll out and continue to look up things that would bring him luck for this fierce battle.

"The sky is beautiful today." His dark blue eyes are scanning the sky, "I can just look at it all day long, the baby blue color compliment nicely with the soft white cloud."

He takes his brush and starts to paint. His blissful moment was short since someone just has to disturb him.

"Master Ocean, we have a message for you." The servant looks exhausted which isn't surprising because the distance between his home and the beach is very far. Running here as fast as possible with an emergency message can be tiring.

"Thank you." Ocean smile politely, the servant just walk back giving Ocean some privacy, "Let's meet at the Sacred River of Gong tonight, to test who is fit to be the ruler of Townsville. I have enough of waiting around and let's settle this battle once and for all. If you do not arrive, you will be deemed as a coward, and you are not fit as the King."

Ocean just looks at the message for a moment thinking carefully.

"I see… it would eventually come anyway and avoid it would only make me look worse. I think this should be Flame's doing since he likes being superior and this match would prove who is superior. I have to win this, to make everyone respect me." Ocean folded the message nicely and went back painting his beautiful sky.

The Night…

Normal POV

Five figures approaching each other from different directions, wearing all black so that no one would recognize them. They all look at each other intensively, being very cautious.

"I see you all came." Forest looks at the rest of the guys smugly.

"Let's get this over it so that we can know who is the one most fit to be King." Flame confidently looks at the others.

"So, we all agree on a fist fight, right? No weapons, since dying is not an option." Storm looks at everyone who nods in agreement.

"No allies, so just thinks it as you are by yourself against other four guys." Stone states, which the rest agrees.

"For your information, I don't like this fist-fight, but since it is a sacred place, it would be quite holy," Ocean said which everyone ignores the beginning but listen at the end.

"I at this moment declared under the full moon, let the battle BEGIN!" Forest shouts excitedly, immediately his face collides with a fist.

Somewhere Nearby…

"Stop the fight now! They are going kill each other!" Mojo shouts in panic.

"They would fight each other again when they are forced to be together anyway. Let them pour all of their energy out right here. And Mojo didn't you hear that they won't kill each other. The worst thing that can happen would be…err…minor broken bone." HIM said unsure at the end since he wasn't sure of these boy's capability, "All we have to do now is observe for a while."

"You and your crazy ideas, why did I even became friends with you?" Mojo starts to question his friend, HIM, who is giggling to himself like a middle school girl seeing her crush walking by.

Back to the Fight…

"Let's make things more fun!" Stone suddenly shouts out gaining everyone attention.

The fight was only five minutes, and Stone is already bored. No one is tired at the moment, seeing everyone can still stand perfectly still. Guess no one has a broken bone yet. Stone takes out a ball and then throw it to the ground, creating smokes. Everyone's vision decreased by the minute.

"Don't worry guys! I also am not good at fighting in the smoke, so this is fair for everyone!" Stone shouts out which is a stupid move. Now everyone is targeting him by remembering where the voice last heard. But Stone was able to run away in time, so the rest seems to have given up.

There haven't been any punches thanks to Stone's idea, so everyone is very cautious of the surrounding. No one made a sound and only moved stealthily. This last for quite a while until the smoke starts to subside. Everyone's vision increased back sharply and immediately went back to punching each other.

"That was a terrible idea." Storm said and punched Stone in the stomach.

"Let's just think of it as a break." Stone said positively, almost land a perfect kick on Storm. As Storm barely dodge in time but got a little scratch on his cheek.

Ocean took the chance seeing Storm unbalance dodge, and give Storm a surprise attack behind. Storm back came in contact with Ocean's knee, sending pain all over. Ocean went to target Stone next.

Flame then break his fight with Forest and target Ocean instead. Running at a fast pace, then jump to kick. Ocean wasn't expecting that so he received it entirely from the side of his head. But it wasn't tough enough to knock him out.

Storms recover and see Forest busy with Stone. Seeing how Forest is aware of his presence. Storm wait for a moment then swept his feet under Forest's and tripped him off balance. Storm then punches Forest's face the moment it came close enough. The fight escalates even further as blood starts to stain the pavement.

The fight stops when footstep can be heard from a distant, coming toward them at a fast pace. In an instant, appears many guards, whom witness five boys all covered in blood, and holding each other with murderous eyes.

"Do you have any idea how much trouble you are in!" One of the guard roars, "This is a sacred place and not a battle ground. Tie them up!"

The five boys look at the guard in horror, as they are being tied up like a prisoner.

"This is all your fault." Flame growls at Forest.

"How is it my fault? It is Stone's fault, and he even prepared a smoke bomb!" Forest protests.

"I didn't initiate this. It is Storm's fault, and he must have predicted his win today! Look! He even brought a lucky charm." Stone pass the blame on Storm.

"I think it is Ocean who starts this since he has a way with words." Storm said with a point, which Ocean wasn't happy.

"This is Flame's idea since he wants to be all mighty." Ocean looks at Flame.

They all erupt in an argument on who starts first, but immediately silent by the guard. The full moon shines brightly down at the five-defeated face, as they all hope that there would be another way to escape this situation.


21st Century

Normal POV

"I can't believe this! They have all escape again!" The head of police roars, "They manage to escape for the twentieth time already! They are making the police look bad!" The head police start to pull his hair in frustration.

"But all the crime that they have committed is stealing valuable jewelry. To be honest with you sir, I don't know if we could call them thieves. Since they would return the jewelry by the next day." The lower rank officer said with a confused face.

"They did steal in the end, so they are considered thieves!" The head police states with no hesitation.

"But don't you find it, weird sir, not only that they would leave us a note on what day and time they will steal the jewel. But they didn't leave any evidence, and the sender address is untraceable too." The lower rank police said.

"I guess it is time I call her for help." The head of police sighs in defeat.

"But she is still in school, isn't she?" The lower rank police question.

"Well, I bet you she would rather be here than at school. Not to mention she has already earned her place in the police department anyway." The head of police just sighs and starts to dial the number.

"Yes, sir." The lower rank police solutes and walks away.

"Hello? Is this Buttercup speaking? I am calling from the Head of Police Department of Townsville." Head of police said through the call professionally.

Buttercup's POV

'Those guys got away again? Seriously what are the police doing these days! They should create a better training ground.' My lazy lime green eyes scan the news on my iPhone 7 in frustration.

"Hey Buttercup, be gentle with the phone. You are going to crush it."

I look up to see my very so energetic sister, Bunny, her brown hair tied in high ponytail bounce along as she shakes her head sideway. Her bright amethyst eyes read the news on my phone.

"Those thieves are skilled. They are putting the police's name to shame." Bunny giggles.

"This is not something to be amazed at. They are thieves that deserve to be lock behind bars." I look eyes full of determination and justice.

"But don't they return what they stole in the end." Bunny questions, "Doesn't that mean they didn't do anything wrong?"

'Hmm… A lot of people have been questioning whether they are real thieves or not as well. Even I sometimes doubt that they are bad guys. What is their purpose to these events anyway?'

My phones ring, causing me and Bunny to jump up in surprise.

"Speaking of the devil." I look at the familiar number.

"Hello? Is this Buttercup speaking? I am calling from the Head of Police Department of Townsville." Head of police said through the call professionally.

"Yep, that is me. How can I help you?" I said excitedly knowing that they will need my help in another compelling case.

"We need your help." The head of police said in defeat.

"I will be on my way." I quickly hang up my phone, "Bunny I am going to the police station, tell the others that I am assigned to another case."

"GOT IT!" Bunny shouts loudly, while I am already on my bicycle ready to ditch school for the rest of the day.

At the Police Station…

"I am here sir! What do you need me for?" I slam the door open without knocking first since I can't wait to be on another police case and get to leave school for another week.

"I think you have seen the news, lately right?" The head of police looks at me.

"Yep, and I am starting to wonder what is wrong with the police these days. They are all simple thieves that deserve to serve in jail for a year." I sit in the comfy chair while stretching my leg on to the table. The head of police looks at my posture in the disapproving matter, but he just ignores it.

"I am also wondering this myself, but I think you need to understand the thieves better by witnessing their skills with your own eyes. That is why, the next time they come stealing we will inform you immediately, so prepare yourself." The head of police commands and I just lazily solute him back while still sitting comfortably on the chair.

"Is that all? Just witness then strike? This should be easy." I got up from my seat, feeling confident more than before.

Butch's POV

"Seriously, we have been robbing twenty jewels already and still can't find the one." I groan seeing another failure.

"Those five jewels aren't just going to pop up out and scream 'I am here! I am here! Come and pick me!'" Bandit sentences are filled with sarcasm.

"I know that, but I just want to find those jewels already so my weird dreams would be over," I said dejectedly.

"You're not the only one who is having those weird dream, all of us have those for the past three years. And we have been stealing these pieces of jewelry for only the past three months." Blaine states, glaring at me for protesting.

"Sorry…" I said in apology, as Bandit and Blaine nod approvingly.

"So, what is our next move Brick." Bandit said looking at the silent Brick who is looking at his laptop intensively.

"I guess that it would be this one then." Brick twirls the screen around, revealing a sapphire color stone.

"So, is that my stone then?" Boomer looks at the stone closely.

"Don't jump to conclusion, it maybe your stone but we aren't sure yet," Blaine warns Boomer, hoping that he wouldn't get his hope up.

"I know…" Boomer said gloomily.

"This stone is called Mermaid's Scale, and I think there is a likely chance that this is Boomer's stone since his dream has been mostly based on the ocean." Brick said.

"Let's hope it's not like Innocent Tear, Ocean's Heart or Frozen Droplet. Those were quite hard to steal." Butch said

"I hope this is the one." Bandit prays since the faster the first stone is found, the easier it would be to find the other four.

"Here is the plan." Brick looks sternly at everyone, "We are going to go steal next week on Wednesday night at 9:39 PM at Morbucks' Museum."

Blossom's POV

"Look! Blossom is here!"

"Wow…I feel so lucky to be able to see her every day."

"I think we are all lucky to have the Utonium sisters in our school."

"Damn, she is hot!"

I rolled my eyes at some of the comments. These people don't seem to know that I can hear them, but I just ignore their comments. My sisters and I have just transferred here into this new school for less than a month since Buttercup somehow manage to get a job in Townsville even though she is only a high schooler. We couldn't let Buttercup move out alone, so the entire family moves with her. It is a good thing that our Dad's job is flexible so no matter where he is, he still can work.

We gain a lot of attention due to everyone's opinion on us as 'Goddess', this title made me quite uncomfortable seeing how everyone only judge me by my appearance. I took a glance at the mirror to see if my auburn hair is neatly pulled by a red ribbon into a high ponytail. I dust my shirt and feel more confident. At least I have my sisters who stick with me all the time.

"Hey Blossom!"

Speaking of sisters… I turn around facing my youngest sister, her golden blonde hair neatly tied into two pigtails. Her innocent eyes look at me lovingly, and I couldn't help but having the urge to pulled her cheek but…that is Bunny's job.

"Hey Bubble." I smile happily, for some reason Bubble has this power that can make anyone smile just by seeing her.

"Buttercup won't be coming to school for a while." Bubble informs me.

"That makes sense since she was already gone since this morning. She only gets up early when it comes to working at the police station." I couldn't help but admire Buttercup's enthusiasm when it comes to working.

Suddenly a crowd forms around the corner of the hallway, making us curious.

"What is going on?" I mumble to myself while approaching closer to the crowd. I could see someone standing in the middle with a big sheet of paper in front of her.

"Listen up everyone!"

I immediately recognize the annoying voice.

"What is Princess Morbucks doing?" Bubble questions, with a frown on her face.

"Let's move closer, and maybe we could see something interesting." Despite our bad relationship with Princess, we are still curious about what she is planning to do.

"The famous thieves are targeting my family's museum next Wednesday night at 9:39. And it is my pleasure to invite all of you to come to the museum and enjoy seeing those thieves working in action live!" Princess announces causing a roar of cheers.

"Is she crazy? One of the museum jewelry is going to be rob, and she just thinks that it is some show?" I whisper to Bubble, who seems to be interested.

"They are targeting the Mermaid's Scale, which is one of my most valuable treasure. Even though I did say that I will invite all of you a minute, but sadly, my Daddy only allow me to invite twelve people so…" Princess then smiles devilishly, "Whoever helps me with my all of my homework and impress me, they will receive a ticket to watch the live performance!"

In seconds, everyone is already at Princess's toe begging her to give them the ticket. I just rolled my eyes, as I can't believe how pathetic everyone looks right now.

I look closely at the photo of the painting, to see a mermaid with wavy blonde hair, her sky blue eyes the same color as the sky. The mermaid smile kindly with a tender gaze, with her tail seem to be the color of the ocean. The mermaid is currently sitting by the side of the beach while looking up at the sky.

'For some reason, that mermaid looks like Bubble.' I turn to look at Bubble, to confirm my suspicion which is true.

"Let's go Bubble," I spoke up, taking Bubble out of her trance.

"Oh yeah!" Bubble said making it obvious that she just got out of her daydream.

'Maybe Bubble notices the same as me too, but…why would the jewel be in a painting? Are they going to steal the painting? Or is the jewel inside…This is Buttercup's job. Buttercup would put them behind bars anyway.' I snap out of my thought and starts walking toward next class.