A/N: What's up guys! That's right, I'm back a lil sooner than expected but that's a good thing right? Anyway I'll let you guys get to the chapter, ENJOY!


Brick stood in the darkness. The ominous fog surrounding him as usual except it was pink this time. His cap slowly rose off his head and floated down into the hands of Blossom who now stood 6 feet away. She smiled before zooming away with his hat. The fog was blown away by the strong winds and the darkness engulfed Brick once again. He turned his head to the right and a small figure stood far away in the darkness. A creepy smile flashed across its face showing dangerously sharp teeth.


Morning.

Blossom rolled out of bed and used nothing but her sense of touch and hearing to find her bathroom. She took her morning shower and washed her face before brushing her teeth, eyes still closed.

'I barely got any sleep. I can't stop thinking about Brick. That jerk must have found some way to put a spell over me! When I see him I'm gonna...I'm gonna punch him in his stupid face! That stupid grin and that stupid long red hair, those arms that look regular to the naked eye but feel so big and strong. That chiseled chest and WHAT THE HELL AM I SAYING?!'

She mentally slapped herself and thrust her eyes open. She looked herself in the mirror and pointed at her reflection.

"You. Do. Not. Like. Boys. They are disgusting and they will only hurt you. Brick is no different than the rest...except for the chemical X...and building smashing...and lazer eyes...and extremely good looks but that's besides the point!"

She stepped out and noticed her sisters sitting on the bed as if they were waiting for her. Buttercup had her arms crossed and Bubbles held Bricks hat in her hands.

"You have any adventures lately that you'd like to share with us?" Buttercup spoke with a hint of sarcasm.

"That's not what it looks like!" Blossom exclaimed as she snatched the hat and threw it in her closet.

"Looks like you've been making private visits to see Brick. If I didn't know any better I'd say someone's temple has been invaded." Bubbles gave her a sly smirk.

"OH MY GOD, NO!" Blossom hugged herself and reeled back in fake disgust.

"Well do you mind explaining?" Buttercup chimed in.

"First of all, I don't have to tell you guys everything. Second, if there was something going on it wouldn't be anyone else's business but mine." Blossom retorted. Buttercup just smirked and leaned forward.

"So...you're letting Brick float his boat inside your ocean?"

"I said NO!" Blossom turned away in embarrassment.

"Just tell us what happened Blossom." Bubbles also leaned forward.

"OK, ok fine. I...met up with Brick last night JUST to talk!"


MOJO'S LAB

Brick sat on a metal table shirtless. A black sleeve with several wires connected to it was wrapped around his arm. Steam radiated off of his body. Mojo walked into the lab wearing a white lab coat. He unstrapped the sleeve and removed it from Bricks arm.

"The sleeve checked your condition and monitored your bloodstream. It seems that your body is changing now that you're not...'under the influence'." Mojo took the coat off and laid it across the table.

"So...because HE isn't in my mind anymore, I'm getting stronger?" Brick was not expecting something like that. He needed to know answers and he needed them now.

"It's hard to say, the test results of your lazer beams came back and there wasn't much of a change in energy output. Although in the heat of the moment you may have unwillingly gotten stronger because you had a purpose." Mojo suggested.

"What, like saving Blossom? No way, I was just so angry that they would turn on me...I think." Brick jumped off the table and pulled his red longsleeve over his torso.

"Sounds like you're trying to convince yourself instead of me. I was once in a similar state, not knowing what I had become once I looked upon the Powerpuff Girls and no longer felt hatred. I looked out into the city and no longer wanted to conquer it, so what was I to do? Get a job? Join the Powerpuff Girls and help stop crime? There was so much freedom but until then I had only been a prisoner of my own selfish desires. Now that you are free, what will you do?" He looked at Brick with genuine concern.

"The hell is your problem, getting all soft on me. What is this, a soap opera?" He walked past Mojo towards the lab door.

"What are you going to do about Butch?" Mojo mentioned and Brick stopped by the door.

"Whatever I can. I'll make sure he wakes up no matter what."

"Just make sure you don't lose your soul. That's the one thing I've learned that is more precious than anything." Mojo pressed a button on the wall and the lab door opened. Brick walked out without replying.

'Too bad I don't have a soul, you forgot to add that to your formula in prison.'


Afternoon

The girls were at the mayors office.

"So...you want me to throw a parade?" The mayor asked.

"Yes." Blossom replied.

"For the RowdyRuff Boys?"

"Yes."

"Next week?" Bellum asked with a puzzled look on her face.

"Yes." The girls all said in unison, though Buttercup looked away in slight anger.

"If you think it'll make them feel more welcomed, I'll try anything. Thanks for the talk girls. Would you like some candy?" She gave them each a piece.

"Thanks Mayor Bellum, we'll make sure they show up too." Bubbles said before they took off.

"So how do we get them there? Butch is in a coma or something right?" Buttercup wondered out loud.

"We'll ask the professor."

"All of us? How about you go ask Brick what he thinks about this and me and Bubbles will talk to the professor?" Buttercup suggested.

"Ummm...that's..-", Blossom couldn't focus on her words again as Bricks face appeared in her mind and he inched closer and closer to her.

"What's wrong? I figured you'd be happy to see your boyfriend." Buttercup grinned as Bubbles let out a snicker.

"He's not my boyfriend...I just...whatever, yea I'll go find him." She quickly said before splitting off from the group flight.


The Pizzeria

Brick walked by Boomer and was stopped.

"Hey, where are you going?" Boomer yelled out.

"I need some fresh air." He simply replied.

"I need to go out as well. I've been here watching Butch the entire time, you watch him."

"What's so important that you need to do?" Brick turned back to him.

"Nothing big, just need to leave for a few and pick up a package."

"What did you order? I'll grab it." He said while turning back around to leave.

"Hey man, I don't ask you where you go at night. Can't a man have a little privacy?" Boomer got up and walked towards Brick.

"Aaaagh, you suck ass. Fine, but hurry up." Brick went back in and sat on the chair next to the couch. Boomer gave him finger pistols and zoomed out in a flash. Brick looked over at Butch's still body, the only movement coming from his breathing chest.

'Helloooo Brick, how's my favorite child?' That voice was back. HE was back and just when Brick thought he might have just forgotten about him or died out magically.

"No small talk Infernal Majesty, I've got the Fist of Moses. What's the next item?" He said with a stern voice.

There was a knock on the door. Before he could react the door opened and Blossom walked in.

'The last item will be the eeeeeeasiest to acquire hehehahaha...CHEMICAL X', his voice echoed through Brick's consciousness.


A/N: Whew, on my way to making up for my absence lol. Again I do apologize for being away so long but I'm pushing thru and I promise to keep these coming as fast as possible. Remember to do what makes you happy and don't let anyone keep you down. Until next time, SEE YA!