Him threw his head back and laughed from his soul. It worked! She was his! Finally, one of his schemes had managed to come to fruition! Buttercup stared blandly up at him, her patience wearing thin. He regained his composure and raised a claw to place it on her head. Buttercup however jerked back, suspicion leaking into her gaze.

"What are you doing?" Him raised an eyebrow at her suspicion.

"You're the one who asked me to show you." Buttercup chuckled nervously but stepped forward again. Him once again raised his claw, placing it on the crown of her head. Buttercup sighed as a calm she'd never felt before wash over her. Her muscles relaxed and her thoughts stopped their restless buzzing. When she felt the pressure on her head lift, she had the urge to bring it back. She opened her eyes, looking at Him with a cool indifference. "How do you feel my dear?" She grinned, her pure white teeth glinting in the fire.

"Never better." He cackled and threw an arm around her shoulders, leading her to the TV in front of the throne. Buttercup shook him off and draped herself over the drone, waving her hand in the air. "How long do you plan on allowing me to starve? Where's the food?" Him blanched but quickly composed himself, waving his own claws in the air. A long table appeared in front of her, filled with mouth watering food. Steak, lobster, steaming rolls, buttered corn, and steaming green beans as well as other food decorated the table. Buttercup tucked in, eating quickly but not without manners. When she finished she wiped her mouth and flicked her gaze at Him. He made the table and food disappear, straightening as he locked her gaze with his own.

"Now, shall we begin?"

"Begin what?"

"You wanted a fight didn't you?" Her eyes sparkled in interest. She straightened on the throne, a pleased smirk on her lips.

Blossom was livid. She never should've listened to those idiots! Buttercup was in the clutches of evil incarnate and Bubbles had locked herself in her room, blaming herself. She huffed and dragged her hand through her long auburn hair. This is just great! I thought we were doing better lately and of course something had to come along and ruin it. Him better not lay a finger on my sister or I swear I'll end him for good. She made something quick for her and Bubbles, forgetting entirely the boys were still there. Boomer stepped forward slowly, his eyes sincere and his voice appeasing.

"Blossom, we're so-" A cold gaze froze his words in his throat. Blossom didn't even speak, her icy gaze speaking volumes. The boys were suddenly reminded that they were faced with the leader of the girls. There was a reason Buttercup stayed in line and Bubbles had grown up. Blossom wasn't the leader just because she was the brains behind most operations. Brick stopped breathing as that soul snatching gaze washed over him. She was downright frightening in this moment, and he couldn't help but wondering where this look was when they were enemies. Butch grabbed both his brothers as frost began appearing on her arms, heading quickly to the door. It was only when it closed with a loud slam that Blossom's face went back to normal. She headed up the stairs quietly, gently knocking on the baby blue and white spotted door.

"Bubbles open up. You need to eat."

"...I'm not hungry..." Blossom was tired. The day's events were wearing on her, and Bubbles wasn't the only one suffering. However, she patiently knocked again.

"You can either open this door or I can break it down and force this food down your throat." Quick steps were her only answer as the door gently clicked open, her sister's bloodshot and puffy eyes greeting her. Bubbles stepped aside for her sister, going back to sit dejectedly on her bed. She took the offered food, eating it robotic-ally. Blossom ate her own food in just as much silence, observing her sister. She knew Bubbles would blame herself, but her sister looked so weary, like Buttercup sucked all the energy from her when she left. Blossom put their plates on the desk before scooping her sister into her arms, softly stroking her hair. It was down for once, tumbling down her back in soft golden waves. Bubbles sniffled before clutching the front of Blossom's shirt and wailing.

The boys flew home. Brick opened the door, grumbling as they walked through.

"Boomer hurry and get dinner started. I'm starving." Boomer flipped them off but started for the kitchen nonetheless. Butch headed to the couch, but stopped when he noticed the extra presence in the room. The young woman grinned, leaning forward to run teasing fingers down his chest. Butch sucked in a breath, unable to tear his eyes away. Boomer poked his head in to ask what Butch wanted, but stopped when he say what was going on.

"Um, Brick? Can you come in here?" Brick walked out of his room, his hat nowhere to be found.

"What? I just spent most of the day with you idiots and you miss me already?" His teasing smirk evaporated once he made it to the living room, seeing his green eyed brother completely entranced with his counterpart. Everyone swallowed when she stood up and revealed her outfit. But it was her expression that took their breath away. Her eyes were sparking in challenge, her mouth twisted in a cruel yet playful smirk. She cocked her hip to the side, crossing her arms.

"Wanna play a game?"

And that's the chapter! Shout out to all my lovely readers, and I'll see you next chapter! And special thanks to awesomerockstar101 for the review!