The girls were watching late night cartoons. The Professor joined them. "So girls, have you thought of any songs for your next concert?"

"Oh, we have months to plan in advance." Said Bubbles. "Well, there is no need to wait til the last minute." Said the Professor. Buttercup thought for a moment. "Professor? Do you miss the old days?" The Professor was a bit surprised. But he smiled and opened his arms. The girls happily hugged him. "I have been proud of everything you are ever since the day I created you. You have brought so much joy in my life. Whatever you decide, I know it is for the best. Now, what do you say we head to bed?"

The girls got ready for bed. The Professor helped them out. "Goodnight, girls." As he turned off the light, he headed to his own bed. He noticed as he got in, it was half empty, or at least without a partner. "I miss you."

The girls were sound asleep. Then... they heard Police sirens passing by. They woke up wide eyed. A big smile hit Buttercup's face. "Do you hear that? Townsville's in trouble!"

"Go back to bed, Buttercup." Said Blossom. "It's probably a training routine."

"Well, I'm going to go check it out."

"Just go to bed. It's probably nothing."

"Uh, Blossom, I think she's right." Pointed out Bubbles. "Police haven't come in groups for two months. I think something's wrong." Blossom sighed. "Oh alright. But it's only to see what's the occasion."

"Yes! Come on, girls. Let's kick some butt!" Encouraged Buttercup.

The Police department surrounded the front of the Townsville Museum. A blast came from the door. General Morke emerged from the flames. He was holding the Ashes.

"You are completely surrounded and outgunned. Drop the bottle right now." Morke slowly put the bottle down. Then the tubes going into his body filled his muscles up with Chemical X. He jumped towards the Police, threw a punch at one half, sending them flying, and sent the other half flying with another punch. As he turned to leave, the girls arrived.

"Oh. So you're the ones with the Chemical X infused at your creation."

"I don't know who you think you are..." Said Blossom. "But crime is not tolerated here anymore."

"There is no room for you here." Said Bubbles.

"So say goodbye." Said Buttercup. She charged at him, but suddenly, he grabbed her head and threw her across the ground. She got up. "Oh... so it's going to be like that, huh? You're going to be sooooo sorry." They both charged at each other. The two traded blows and punches, but General Morke pinned her down, received more Chemical X through his tubes, and delivered a final punch to the face. Bubbles got above him and used her sonic boom yell. Morke grabbed a Police car and used it as a shield. He grabbed another one and threw it at Bubbles. It hit her, sending her flying. The girls regathered.

"Who is this guy? He beat me single-handedly." Said Buttercup.

"Jealous?" Asked Bubbles.

"Oh shut up."

Blossom smiled. "Attack him from the sides. I'll get his front. Let's see him handle attacks from different directions." The girls spit up, Bubbles and Buttercup took each side, and Blossom charged in front of him. Morke saw them coming and jumped up. The girls flew towards him. He slammed his fist towards them. They did the same. They're attacks hit each other. They landed on the ground, facing each other.

"Let me handle this." Said Blossom. She charged at General Morke. He grabbed the Ashes bottle, and swung a flame at Blossom. She couldn't stop herself in time, and the flame hit her. She landed on the ground, rolling around in pain. The flames surrounded her and after a while finally infused with her body.

"Blossom!" Shouted Bubbles. Blossom remained still. "Make a decision, girls. Me or your sister." He headed off with the Ashes bottle. The girls tried to help Blossom. "Blossom? Blossom, say something." Said Buttercup. Blossom blacked out...

General Morke arrived on the outskirts of Townsville's neighbor city, Outsville. "It's time, Ashes." He threw the bottle onto the ground, breaking it. The flames formed into a physical body, a Vale. He opened his eyes.

"When am I?"

"The beginning of the 21st century, Ashes."

"I've seen those girls you fought. They're powerful."

"But you can handle them. You are just as powerful. The Master wants you to... well, make the leader think she wants to be special."

"Oh, I see... well, that won't be so hard. I just need a plan." A newspaper hit his leg. He took a look a it and saw a picture of a kid winning a contest. "I think things will get easier from now on."

Ashes powered up flames and drenched the city of Outsville in it...

To Be Continued...