Butch lunged at them, letting out a battle cry and straight punching Snake in the stomach and back-handing Ace in the face. They both fell. Lil' Arturo went for his legs, managing to knock Butch off his feet however Butch used his right hand to flip himself up right, kicking the miniature away. Big Billy came up behind him and lift Butch over his head, then slammed him down into the ground. Butch coughed a bit but he immediately stood back up, jumping up and kneeling Big Billy's face. "God damn it! Don't let him get away!" Ace growled, pointing a finger at the boy. Once again Snake and Lil' Arturo lunged. Doing a quick combination, Snake spun Lil' Arturo by his feet and then let go. Lil' Arturo was sent flying across the sky, and faster than Butch had expected he was head butted.

He stumbled backwards, running into Billy's belly. Billy swatted him, like he was swatting a fly, the impact was strong enough to send Butch head first into the ground. He cursed, trying to get up as quickly as possible. He suddenly felt a searing pain as a bony elbow dug into his back. He was once again lifted into the air by Big Billy, hoping to once again be able to slam him down. However Butch manage to get the upper hand as he shot his elbow into Billy's face. "GA-GAAH!" Billy let him drop, falling backwards, hands on his face. Ace rushed in front of Butch and threw multiple punches at his face, both hands clenched tightly. Butch easily dodged (seeing as he was so much faster than Ace) and uppercutted him in the chin. "You fucking asshole!" Butch cursed.

One shot was all he needed to get Ace in the hospital. He was able to take them all down, easily. They just kept coming back up, like zombies. Butch shot his arm out again, but this time didn't deliver. Instead he was suddenly down on his knees. His arms were being sustained and someone had grabbed his hair, roughly, lifting his head. He stared up at Ace who was heaving. "How does it feel to be tied like a dog?" Butch grinded his teeth. "I don't know, how does it feel like to be in constant stupidity?" Ace glowered at him. "Fucking smart-ass!" one punch to the stomach. Another blow to the face.

Another kick to his side. Another and another and another. Until one final blow was sent to Butch's face. Butch growled, blood running from his mouth down to his chin. He coughed, "Is that the best you got?" he chuckled. "You piece of shit, just don't know how to shut up!" Ace yelled, obviously frustrated with Butch not screaming in pain. "Fine. I guess we'll just have to do this the hard way.." he walked away, towards a tree and reached behind it- pulling out a giant fat pipe.

Butch's eyes narrowed. The rest of the gang just watched, some of their own eyes wide. "Wait- Acccee- i don't think thatsss sssuch a good idea." Snake said, his grip loosening on Butch's arm. Ace glared at him through his shades, scrunching up his face, "Don't you dare sissy out on me, Snake. The rest of you better fucking listen to your damn leader. Which is me." he jerked a thumb at himself. The rest stared at him, as if he were insane but didn't dare say anything more. "Hold him still boys." a twisted smile released on Ace's face, lifting the pipe over his head. He was aiming to break Butch's arm. Yes, Butch was strong, but even he had limits, and pipe's were way over it. The green-eyed boy didn't close his eyes. Instead he glared at Ace the entire time, making sure to not lose contact. "Say goodbye to those arms boy."

And he swung down.

"GRAAA!"

Ace fell to the ground.

"You assholes forgot about someone don't cha think!?"

Butch was freed from his position and saw Buttercup, fighting away the rest of the gang. His eyes trained on her as he watched, jaw slackened a bit. "Are you gonna sit on your ass all day or are you gonna help me!?" Butch blinked, her words snapping him out of his daze. A large smirk made way and he stood on his feet and ran towards her. Back to back, they watched as the gang surrounded them. "Give it up- muchacho. You're outnumbered." Lil' Arturo threatened, he was only kicked away by Buttercup who scoffed. "But you're outmatched!"

"Way to kick-ass Butterbabe!" Butch called out, giving Billy a good knee to the face. Snake came up from behind him with the pipe, ready to attack but Buttercup punched him in the face. He fell to the ground. "Watch your back- dumbass." she insulted. Butch jumped over her, kicking both Lil' Arturo and Billy away- landing on the ground with a knee. "What were you saying?" She huffed at him. They continued to fight their lungs out, the zombies of the Gang Green Gang reaching their limits and will power. Ace lunged at Buttercup, throwing a punch at her, she dodged and gave him a really powerful punch to the face. He passed out on the ground.

The rest of the gang watched their leader fall. He didn't move an inch. "Gaaahh- Billy thinks leader is dead." Billy said, poking Ace with a stick. Snake and Lil' Arturo shivered. "Grab him Billy!" and when he did, they ran off. Leaving both greens in the dust. Butch let himself fall, lifting himself up with his arms. "Pussies." Butch laughed. Buttercup rolled her eyes, breathing deeply. "So, what now Butterba-"

SMACK.

Butch immediately put a hand over his new bruise on his cheek where Buttercup had punched him. "WHAT THE HELL!?" he continued to rant and shout demanding an explanation. Buttercup closed her eyes. Her annoyance level skyrocketing very rapidly. "ARE YOU GONNA ANSWE-" "SHUT UP! I told you not to get involved with me anymore, and what the hell do you do? You come and rescue me! I didn't need help, damn it!" she gasped, her shoulders heaving up and down to take in air. Butch stared at her, shocked. One deep breath and she finished, "...but i guess, if you didn't come..i would've been hurt...so...thanks."

Butch blinked.

And blinked.

And blinked.

Until he was grinning from ear to ear.

"HAH! I knew you needed me! You just can't deny it anymore, Butterbabe." He jumped up, putting both hands on hips and puffing out his chest. Buttercup scoffed, "As if i needed help from a Twitch." she enjoyed watching the blush rise on his cheeks, "You saw that!? How can you see that? I thought it was gone!?" She laughed. And so did he.

Her eyes averted to the ground once the laughter died down. "Listen…" she started. "I don't know if i'm ready to return your feelings. I don't know if i'll ever be, this is a first….but…" Butch felt a small smile on his face, his face softening. He raised a fist up to her. Buttercup raised and eyebrow before realization hit her. Butch finished, "...Friends?" Buttercup smiled. She fist-bumped him.

"Friends."

"Hey Butterbutt! Hurry the hell up or we'll be late!" Butch called out from the street below the girls window. Over the span of three years he had grown up. Taller, and a little buffer. He was now, every girls dream guy for a bad boy. "I heard you, don't get your panties in a twist." Buttercup called out from the door of her house. Long hair, and a few inches taller was what these years served her. "Ha, very funny, get your ass moving, otherwise my brothers are going to kick my ass." Buttercup smirked at him, "Yeah duh, if Bubbles can kick your ass i'm pretty sure that spaz of a brother can too." Butch glared at her, "That was one time!" they both bickered at each other, going through the school's gates.

Both of them had gotten unbelievably close, whether it was covering for one another when skipping classes, or rescuing the other person from gangs. The years went by for them, days, weeks, months. However, they didn't mind the flow. As long as they were together they were fine. Nothing else in the world mattered.