The Powerpuff Girls copyright Craig McCracken
Dexter's Laboratory copyright Genndy Tartakovsky
Green Lantern copyright DC Comics/Warner Brothers
Lantern's Light
Chapter 10: Fearful Night
Buttercup sat alone in the living room, overlooking the stormy night sky out a window.
it had gotten to the point where Buttercup HATED storms.
on account that they 'always' reminded her of her greatest mistake..and, what she had lost.
Blossom soon walked into the room..and, saw Buttercup there.
frowning, she carefully approached her sister.
stopping just a few feet behind her.
"you still awake, buttercup?" said Blossom, trying to start a conversation
Buttercup was silent..then, spoke softly.
"can't sleep."
Blossom frowned.
"still thinking about Eric?"
Buttercup paused..then, nodded slowly.
"he's always on my mind."
Blossom looked down..then, exhaled sharply.
she then walked over and sat beside Buttercup at the window.
"i'm sorry.." began Blossom
"i honestly NEVER expected this to happen."
Buttercup was silent, her expression unreadable.
she then closed her eyes, inhaled deeply..then, exhaled.
"it's my own fault." said Buttercup, finally
"eric was the sweetest..m-most kind person that we've ever known..
but, because of my Bad Attitude, i drove him away..and, turned him into this "monster".
Buttercup exhaled again.
"but..i'm the REAL monster, aren't i?"
Blossom looked at her sister.
"buttercup, NO..you are not a monster.
you jus..you just made a Mistake, that's all."
"yes.." said Buttercup
"the absolute Worst mistake of my entire life."
there was a deathening silence.
then, Blossom finally spoke again.
"soooo..what now?"
Buttercup exhaled softly.
"now..i try and earn his trust back.
and, most of all: win back his heart.
Eric means everything to me.
and, i'm NOT going to give up on him."
Blossom looked at Buttercup.
"you have your work cut out for you, buttercup..
Eric seemed pretty 'serious' when he left."
"he still loves me, Blossom..i know it.
and, i'll make him love me again..because he's worth it."
Blossom paused at this.
for some odd reason (which the "pink puff" couldn't explain)
Buttercup's words tugged at Blossom's heart
giving her new outlook on her own unsteady relationship with Dexter.
"yeah..he IS worth it, isn't he?" said Blossom, REALLY thinking of Dexter
"always." said Buttercup
Blossom exhaled.
she then got up and stood.
"good luck, buttercup."
with that, Blossom left.
leaving Eric to continue staring out the window at the rain.
in another room, Blossom grabbed a nearvy cordless phone
and, with super speed, quickly dialed a phone number she memorized.
Blossom waited as she listened to the dial tone.
(("Helloooo?..")) said a woman's voice
Blossom recognized it as Dexter's mother.
"m-Mrs. Cavanaugh?
it's ME: Blossom, Blossom Utonium."
Dexter's mother made a joyful squeal.
(("BLOSSOM!, so good to hear from you."))
Blossom exhaled, feeling nervous.
"c-can i..speak to dexter?"
(("oh, i would get him for you.
but, i'm afraid he's.."unreachable."))
Blossom looked confused.
"Unreachable?!
wa-what do you mean?"
(("Dexter is busy with some 'special project' in his lab.
he's been keeping inside for hours, and won't come out at all."))
"why?"
Blossom heard Dexter's Mother sigh on the other line.
(("i don't know.")) began Dexter's Mother
(("i've tried giving him his space.
he..hasn't quite been the same since-"))
Blossom could hear Dexter's Mother stifling a sob.
(("i'm so sorry.."))
"it's okay..i undersand." said Blossom, trying to be comforting
"i jus..i just want to help Dexter, that's all.
i don't want him to be sad anymore, i want to be-"
(("his friend?"))
Blossom paused.
"yes." said Blossom, her voice meek
there was a pause.
then, Dexter's mother said something that stunned Blossom.
(("you love him, don't you?"))
Blossom froze still.
"I-..i wha?!"
(("Blossom..do you love my son or not?"))
Blossom paused, thinking.
Romance wasn't something she liked to discuss openly.
a majority of people liked to think she'd date Brick (which, Blossom found quite annoying..not that he wasn't bad looking.)
and, SOME even thought she and "Him" would be a cute couple (if Blossom knew who those people were, she'd smack 'em silly.)
but, no..Blossom had to face facts: she liked Dexter.
Dexter was an intelligent person, who valued knowledge about as much as herself.
and, despite some moments of arrogance: Dexter had a noble and just heart.
Blossom couldn't lie..not about THIS.
"yes..yes, i do love him."
(("good..my darling dexter needs someone like you.
ever since dee dee was..'taken', there has been a terrible void in Dexter's heart.
and, i have always hoped that YOU would be the one to heal him."))
Blossom frowned sadly.
"there is..n-nothing i want more..then to see him smile."
(("you have been very patient, Blossom."))
"i'll be patient for as long as it takes: He is worth it."
there was a pause..then, Dexter's Mother spoke again.
(("when Dexter starts coming out, i'll let you know.
but, i must warn you: Dexter doesn't make companionship easy."))
"If i wanted an "easy" boyfriend, i'd settled with Brick.
but, i loved Dexter..despite his faults."
(("then, good luck with that."))
"thank you."
with a CLICK, Blossom hung up the phone.
she exhaled sharply, placing her fingers on her chin.
tears theatened to emerge, which Blossom fought back with all her will.
Blossom found herself remembering the day she and Dexter first met..
Dexter and his family had recently moved to Townsville from..wherever they used to live.
Dexter was new in school, and already establishing himself as the smartest kid in school (if not the most reclusive.)
Blossom couldn't help but feel "attracted" to him.
his unusually high intellect was the first thing she noticed (before, Blossom was the smartest student in school.
which she figured she owed to the Chemical X in her DNA
but, Dexter was a normal ordanary human.
yet, his intelligence was so great..that it nearly rivaled Blossom's.)
Another thing Blossom liked about him was how "cute" he was.
that curly ginger red hair.
those baby blue eyes (which he hid with equally blue tinted glasses)
his pearl white lab coat and purple latex gloves (which he wore in a way that made him resemble a teenage superhero of some sort.)
even his deeply accented voice sounded "adorable" to Blossom.
Of course, Blossom realised that in school's social circle: being "The Smartest", wasn't always a Good Thing.
having superpowers, and being well known for beating criminals senseless Blossom never had to worry about that kind of thing.
but, Dexter had no superpowers..so, he was Fair Game.
and, he was almost immediatly targeted by bullies like Mitch.
of course, both Mitch AND Blossom soon learned that Dexter supplied his own "superpowered protection".
as one day during recess, when Mitch and his friends tried to harass Dexter.
Dexter surprised them all..when he whipped out a large Robo-Walker at them.
Blossom remembered feeling..stunned.
she knew that Dexter was intelligent, but never THAT Intelligent!
Dexter's Robo Walker almost reminded her and her sisters of Mojo Jojo giant Mojo Robo that he ALWAYS attacked Townsville with.
of course, it was clear that dexter was no Mojo..
the worst Dexter did was tear apart the "monkey bars" with the robotic hand
obviously meant to scare Mitch off.
which pretty worked, Mitch NEVER bothered Dexter again after that.
and, most of the other "Nerds" and "Geeks" of the school looked up to Dexter like he was SUPERMAN.
It wasn't long before the school board decided to "pair up" Blossom and Dexter
for this years anual School Science Fair (since both were the smartest students in school.)
it gave Blossom an excuse to get closer to her "secret crush"
who before, never really paid her (or, anyone else for that matter) any mind.
they spent the first half of the partnership together at the Utonium House.
where Blossom's sister teased her over her "date" with her "boyfriend"
of course, Dexter mostly spend more time in Professor Utonium's personal laboratory.
studying his technology and experiments, and talking with the Professor like he were a famous celebrity.
The second half of it was at Dexter's House..which was a real turning point in their "relationship".
Blossom got to meet Dexter's parents, who themselves behaved like TV Sitcom Stereotypes.
they too (unfortunently) joked about their son's "date" with his "girlfriend."
at some point..Blossom couldn't fine Dexter, anywhere.
she looked all over his house, but found no sign of him (even WITH her X-Ray Vision.)
when she at last looked in Dexter's Room..
she accidently found a trigger switch in the form of a fake book in his massive bookshelf.
to Blossom's shock and amazment..it opened up, revealing several bulkhead doors.
on the other side..was a Massive, Cavern sized laboratory.
with enough technology to shame even NASA and the Pentagon, combined.
(Blossom had a feeling that if her Father was there, he'd be as happy as a kid in a toy store at christmas.)
upon further exploration..Blossom discovered something shocking.
a robot with partial organic parts (like a cyborg.)
though, what caught her off guard was that it resembled a girl in a balarina outfit.
at first, Blossom mistakened the android as her sister, Bubbles.
since it was blonde with pigtails and had light blue eyes.
but, further inspection confirmed tha it COULDN'T be an android replica of Bubbles.
it's facial features were off.
it was waaaaay too tall.
and, it looked as if Dexter was working on it for a long time.
Dexter soon found her.
and, quite calmly and politly "threw her out".
Dexter then stayed within his lab (locking Blossom out)
and, refused to come out for ANYTHING.
curiosity getting the best of her, Blossom went to Dexter's parents
who told her the long, sad story of Dexter's sister, Dee Dee..and, how she was "lost".
when they showed Blossom their "family photos"..Blossom nearly cried.
she now knew why Dexter acted the way he did, why he was so reclusive.
Dexter was now so much more than a 'cute smart kid' that she liked.
he was a good man..a man who lost someone he cared about, and was in PAIN.
and, true to Blossom's compassionent and noble nature.
she wanted to help Dexter, she wanted to heal his heart..even if he made it difficult.
Blossom finally exhaled, wiping a tear from her eye.
"oh, dexter.." began Blossom silently
"wherever you are, whatever you're doing..i hope that you are okay."
[Meanwhile, Somewhere in Townsville]
a young woman with flowing blonde hair ran fast through the dark city streets.
the woman couldn't believe that she was STILL out in the city.
especially with it being so dark out, and in the middle of a storm!
the rain was so heavy, that she was soaked.
and, sadly..her thin shirt made her chest look rather "revealing".
she just wanted to get home..but, "home" was MILES away.
she had a BAD FEELING that things wouldn't go her way, tonight.
Finally, the woman decided to cut for a nearby alley.
she KNEW such a thing was "suicidal"
but, she was cold, wet and had little choice in the matter.
besides..this was Townsville, not Citysville..right?
the Woman ran into the alley, where the rain was less constant.
she took a moment and exhaled, breathing sharply.
"(sharp exhaled) okay, tammie..so far, so good.
NOW, you just need to wait it out an dcut for home befor-"
suddenly, the silence was broken by sinister snickers.
the woman's (Tammy) blood ran cold as she heard approaching footsteps.
she looked..and, saw a gang of green skinned males approached.
the GanGreen Gang, to be more precise.
the Leader, Ace, approached her.
"Well, Well, Well...lookie what we have 'ere, Boys." began Ace
"a Stoopid (and, Attractive) tresspasser."
the other members of Ace's gang chuckled and snickered.
as Ace approached her, the woman froze in absoluet fear.
"Whats'da Matta' with you, Goil!?
don't you know dat DIS is GanGreen Gang terratory!?" exclaimed Ace
"S-SORRY!, Sorry!
i'm j-j-just a l-little lost, that's all!"
unknown to all..a dark, shadowed figured watched from atop one of the buildings.
"Well, if you wanna get thru 'ere, den you gotta pay da' toll." said Ace, snapping his fingers
"how much you got?!"
the woman quickly took out her wallet..which Ace promptly snatched.
as he dug through it's contents..who looked pretty p*ssed at what he found.
"ten bucks?!, TEN MEASLEY BUCK!?"
"I-It's all i Go-!"
Ace suddenly drew out a switch blade and, drew it's razor edge to the woman's neck.
"not gooda' nuff, goily."
the woman was terrified.
from high above, the dark figure that was watching them all drew out it's own weapons.
they were three metallic boomerangs..shaped like "D's"
"when you don't pay..you Pa-AAAAAAAAAAHHHH!"
Ace cried out, dropping his knife in pain.
the woman was stunned, shocked and confused.
"ACE!, Ace, Wa-What's going on?!" exclaimed Snake
"MY ARM!" shouted Ace, angrily
"Somethin's stuck in my Freaking Arm!"
at that moment, the sound of "gunfire" was heard.
Grubber was suddenly snatched by some kind of grapple.
the deformed man screamed inhumanly as he was drug into the shadowed part of the alley.
"YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH-EEERK!"
the GanGreen Gang heard hard blows impacting what they assumed to be Grubber.
Big Billy (terrified) immediatly ran out the alley as fast as he could.
while Arturo leaped into a nearby trashcan, shaking like a leaf.
Snake drew out a hand gun, aiming it at the darkness.
"Grubber?!..where'd ya' go!?"
as the blows continued, lightning then flashed.
it briefly illuminated the area: showing a costumed figure with red hair beating on Grubber.
"SHOOT IT!" snapped Ace
Snake fired his gun, the flash of the shots briefly lighting up the darkness.
unfortunently, it was too dark (and, Snake was a TERRIBLE shot): he missed Every. Single. Time.
with each flash, the gang saw their attacked look at them.
then, begin to move in a zig-zag formation towards them (making Snake freak out.)
the uknown attacker pounced at Snake, pinning him down.
a loud CRACKING sound was heard, followed by Snake's cries of pain.
Snake's Left Arm and Right Leg had been broken.
"AAAAAAAAAAHHH!"
the figure rose up and looked at Ace..who stared fearfully.
the figure was a male teenage (no "older" than the Powerpuff Girls.)
he wore a full body costume that was ink black with matching boots and a cowled cape that was purple on the inside.
his "mask" covered only his eyes and the sides/back of his head.
leaving his curly ginger red hair and his nose/lower jaw visible.
his eyes sported purple goggles which barely consealed his cold looking eyes.
he had on purple gloves and, a white utility belt which sported a "D" symbol with a golden star inside it.
the look that the "hero" gave him..was too scary for words.
Ace tried to attacked, but he was quickly taken down by a swift punch.
he then grabbed Ace by his shirt, bringing his face to his.
"who..What ARE you!?"
the masked teen glared at him.
"i'm Dexstar..you're worst nightmare."
Dexstar glanced over at the woman..who was sitting down, terrified.
"run along home..i can handle this." said Dexstar, calmly
"Y-Y-Yes, Sir!"
the woman immediatly ran out of the alley.
Dexstar returned to attention to Ace..who looked nervous.
Dexstar scowled at him then, reeled his fist and punched Ace HARD, shattering his sunglasses.
[Citysville]
a brown haired, blue eyes male teen gripped the collar of his jacket as he trekked through the dark rainy streets of the city.
Lately, Eric wasn't doing very well..
despite being a "Law Officer", people still looked at Green Lantern as just another Superhero.
and, despite Eric's best attempts, he recieved little to NO recognition for his efforts.
not that it really mattered..
as Green Lantern, Eric found himself leaving for other corners of the globe and, BARELY even handle any disturbances in Citysville itself (and, when he DID, the crimes were pretty minor..nothing that the police couldn't handle.)
but, recently, Eric recieved an annomynis "Text Message"
the messaged stated: "HRD ABOUT YR PROBLEMS..I THNK I CN HLP.
MEET ME AT MAGGIE'S DINER AT EIGHT.
-A FRIEND."
The whole thing sounded suspicious..
Eric didn't have that much friends on earth.
and, he wasn't exactly what you call "public" with his problems.
Normally, Eric would've ignored this message dismissing it as just highly sophisticated "crank call".
but, he had to admit..he was feeling mighty hungry.
so, if anything, he could get something to eat.
especially if this mystery person was hospitible enough to buy him lunch, as he was a little "short".
Eric at last found the Diner.
motivated by the loud sounds of his stomach he quickly ran for the establishment and rushed inside.
the teen took a moment to shake the water off his jacket (thankfully, it was water proof)
he then walked tirely past some people and found an empty seat near a window.
sitting down (more like collapsing, actually)
he breathed a sighed of relief as he laid back against the seat.
as soon as he did, a pretty waitress walked up.
"Welcome to Maggie's, can i get you anything, hon?"
Eric exhaled, then looked at the woman.
"no, not yet: i'm waiting on someone..i think."
the waitress smiled.
"Okay, then: order whenever you're ready."
the waitress left, leaving Eric to sit patiently.
at first, he placed his hands on the table gently tapping at it with his fingertips.
then, he finally began staring out the window.
watching Citysville through soaked glass.
"ah..you made it." said a female voice
Eric looked..and, widened his eyes at what he saw.
it was a teenage girl in a yellow shirt and purple skirt.
she had forest green eyes and brownish-red hair tied in a pair of pom-poms.
"Princess?, Princess Morbucks?!"
Princess grinned.
"you know any other "Morbucks?"
Eric scowled, already not liking this.
Princess ignored this and sat down, facing Eric.
"so..how is Eric Smith, the oh-so special GREEN LANTERN."
Eric eyed Princess suspiciously, then crossed his arms.
"what the heck are you doing here, morbucks?!"
Princess laid her purse down on the seat beside her.
"why, whatever do you mean?"
"I may have never known you personally..but, i know OF you."
as Eric spoke, Princess brought out a make-up mirror.
she flipped it open, and began to apply powder to her face.
"...You are a spoiled, selfish and greedy person.
who only takes an "interest" in people when they best suit your needs."
Princess put on some lipstick.
she made a kissing sound, smiling vainly in her mirror.
"got to talking to the Powerpuff Girls, have you?" said Princess, finally
"but, from what i here..we both share a distain for them and THEIR selfishness."
Princess closed her mirror, putting it away.
Eric just stared at Princess, emotionlessly.
"you heard wrong: i don't hate them."
Princess looked at Eric, smirking.
"no..just ONE of them: Buttercup."
Eric place his hands on the table, glaring at Princess.
"i DO NOT!"
"oh?..then why are you HERE?" said Princess, her tone firm
"Nobody LIKED Citysville.
people work here, but nobody actually LIVES here..'cept for the Criminals, that is."
"all the more reason why 'I' should be here." said Eric
"as a Green Lantern, i am a Law Officer.
so, my JOB is to capture and contain criminals."
Princess scoffed as she admired her nails.
"if you want to fight the bad guys, FINE.
but, that doesn't mean you have to live with them."
Princess then smiled smugly at Eric.
"there IS a reason why Batman works in the Batcave, and NOT Arkham Asylum."
Eric crossed his arms, looking away.
Princess grinned, knowing full well that she had him hooked.
"you looked famished..let's order us something."
Princess closed her eyes and, with a smile..snapped her fingers.
"WAITRESS!" called Princess
the same waitress who spoke to Eric before walked up.
"yes, miss?"
"We are ready to order now."
"SPLEDID!: what shall it be?"
"what do you have?"
the waitress picked up a menu and read it off.
"Well, we have a lovely Sasauge, Egg and Cheese sandwich for only "10.99"
some Grilled Cheese Sandwiches that are Five-a-Piece.
a Pizza Steak Burger with a side order if Fries for only "7.98"
and, lastly: corndogs, which are also Five-a-Piece."
Eric looked like he was about to drool.
truely, this was a man who hadn't had a decent bite to eat in a good long while.
"hmm..i suppose that is "adaquet." began Princess
"oh, very well..we shall take it."
the waitress looked confused.
"uhh..take what?"
"the menu items, of course."
"which ones?"
Princess eyed the woman sternly.
"ALL of them."
bother Eric and the Waitress looked shocked.
"uhhh..."
"We shall take Two orders of each."
"umm..Sure, um: h-how many Grilled Cheese and Corndogs?"
"you said "Five-a-Piece"
so..we'll take Five of EACH."
the Waitress stared blankly.
then, began to write them all down in her notepad.
"okay, then..two orders of each item (plus tax)
that all comes down about "$61."
"do we get drinks, too?" asked Princess
"sure, we have most Pepsi products.
but, it'll be "$2" extra."
"I'll have a Diet Sprite." said Princess
Princess then looked to Eric.
"and, what shall YOU be having, SWEETIE?"
Eric didn't like how Princess called him "Sweetie"
NOR did he like how Princess was batting her (presumably fake) eyelashes at him.
"i'll have a Dr. Pepper." said Eric
the Waitress exhaled as she write down in her notepad.
"OKAY, that'll be $64.99"
Princess handed the waitress a "$100"
"make it Snappy..and, you can keep the change left over.
the Waitress happily zipped away to the kitchen.
Princess smirked, while Eric just rested his chin against his hand.
"if you're trying to BUY my trust..it isn't working."
Princess said nothing.
she just reached back and removed her pigtail ties.
Eric watched with wide eyes as Princess let her hair down.
which flowed beautifully down her shoulders.
Princess shook her head and straightened up her hair.
casting a "seductive" look at Eric, and once again batting her eyelashes at him.
Eric scowled.
"that..won't..work either."
Princess chuckled in her throat.
"the reddness of you're cheeks say otherwise."
Eric blushed bright red then, with a scowl, hid his face behind a menu.
[Later]
It had only been a few minutes since the food arrived and, Eric had already consumed nearly half of it in record time.
Princess just smiled, resting her head on her wrist as she watched him.
Finally, Eric stopped eating.
he took a sip of his drink..and, belched a little.
Princess grinned.
"satisfyed?"
Eric looked at Princess..then, shrugged.
"you look like you haven't eaten in WEEKS."
"i haven't." said Eric
Princess smiled to herself.
"WELL, now that you've been properly fed.
allow us to continue discussing you're return to Townsville."
Eric looked at Princess.
"R-Return!?"
Princess looked at him, smiling.
"Yes."
Eric scowled, narrowing his eyes.
"no." said Eric, bluntly
"No, i am NOT going back."
"Why not?
don't tell me it's because you "love it" here in Citysville."
"not really, no..Bu-"
Princess continued speaking, interrupting Eric.
"Then, What IS the flipping problem?!
it's painfully clear that you are more needed in Townsville, than in Citysville."
Eric eyed Princess, suspiciously.
"what do you mean by that?"
Princess grinned "sinisterly" as she leaned closer to Eric.
"let me paint you a picture, my DEAR Eric.."
"like myself, You were born, raised and grew up in Townsville.
but, while 'I' was born into wealth and privilage..YOU had to struggle to survive on the streets.
despite you're hardships..you somehow endured.
but, the stupid people of the city..dismiss your achievments, simply because of you're "background."
Eric looked away, obviously feeling pain.
of course, Princess KNEW this..and, was playing on his feelings.
she continued to speak.
"when you.."died", hardly anyone paid any notice.
your tomestone might as well've been an unmarked grave.
for, to some people: you..were NEVER here, at all."
Princess then smiled at Eric.
"but, now you're BACK.
but, since you moved away as soon as you returned..most people STILL think you are dead."
Princess then grabbed Eric's hand, gripping it tightly.
the boy was now staring Princess right in the face..whose eyes had him in an almost "hypnotic" gaze.
"Aren't you Sick and Tired of people thinking you are WEAK and POWERLESS?!" began Princess
"look at you..you don't even wear a mask when you fight as Green Lantern.
i think you WANT people to know who you are, know that invisble little Eric Smith..is a HERO.
nice plan..but, you're doing it all wrong."
Eric eyed Princess.
"wouldn't it make more sense to be Green Lantern in Townsville.
instead of HERE, where you are nothing but another "superpowered freak without a face."
Eric looked away, thinking hard about this.
"but, no.." began Princess, pulling away from Eric
"the REAL reason you came here..was to get away from HER."
Eric grumbled.
he knew that Princess was talking about Buttercup, the girl who broke his heart.
"Personally, i can't blame you.
out of all of the Powerpuff Girls..i despise HER the most.
but, you have to face facts: you..can NEVER get away from her."
Eric looked at Princess, again.
"what?"
Princess smirked, crossing her arms.
"Think about it, Eric..
like her sisters, Buttercup has Super Speed, Super Hearing and Super Vision.
she'll follow you no matter where you go.
why, you could go as far as Siberia..and, she's STILL find you."
Eric growled softly.
feeling like a complete IDIOT for not considering this fact.
"i don't like being around her, either.." continued Princess
"but, you don't see ME trying to run and hide from her.
instead, i line my mansion with LEAD, and just learn to live with it."
Princess then takes a sip of her soda.
"you wanna move on?: then MOVE ON.
but, DON'T let Buttercup force you into anything: You are in control of your own life."
with that, Princess stands up.
"i hope you take my advice in consideration.
Townsville needs REAL heroes..not selfish girls who think themselves Goddesses to be worshipped."
Eric eyed Princess.
"you're one to talk, Morbucks."
Princess smirked smuggly.
"THAT..was a long time ago, Eric.
i've changed..i've changed ALOT."
Princess then took out a "$100"
and, gently stuffed it in the pocket of Eric's jacket, patting it.
"That should tide you over..for awhile.
but, should you ever return..there's more where THAT came from."
with that, Princess turned and left.
walking slowly..and, swaying her hips as she did.
needless to say, she got ALOT of whistles from men.
Eric just sat alone in his seat.
his mind racing on all that Princess had said to him.
[Elsewhere in Citysville]
Princess was soon in the very outskirts of Citysville.
Far from the more populated areas she was now alone in the empty streets.
Most would say she was a fool for going there.
only the most vile of Criminals and Psychopaths dwelled these streets.
and, a pretty young girl like Princess was "fair game" for those animals.
but, Princess was NO FOOL.
and, she hardly feared anything in this city.
the curly haired teen ducked quickly into an alley.
she snickered to herself as she made a yellow metallic ring visible on her finger.
"now, to give my progress report.."
as Princess brought her ring to her..she heard a whistle, followed by "barks"
she looked, and saw a small gang of very dirty and scruffy looking men approach.
they all had a Lusty look in their eyes.
and, Princess had a pretty good idea on what was on their minds.
strangely, Princess showed no fear.
in fact, she smirked..almost "excited" of this.
"(wolf whistle) lookie what we have HERE, boys." said the Man #1
two of the men now stood at both sides of Princess.
apparently, trying to make sure that she wouldn't run away.
but, "Escape" wasn't on her mind.
"MY, you're certainly a pretty looking thing." said another man
"what are you..some kind of new hooker?"
Princess grinned, amused.
"Sorry to disappoint..but no." began Princess, calmly
"i'm just the rich daughter of a wealthy businessman with fashionable taste."
THIS statement got one of the men's attention.
"Rich Daughter?"
Princess grinned evily.
"ever hear of "King Morbuck" of Morbucks Enterprises?"
"yeah.."
Princess grinned wider.
"I..am his "Little Princess."
the lead man drew out a gun and aimed it at Princess.
"Hands on top of you're head, DO IT NOW!"
Princess smiled as she did what she was told.
in fact, she did it in a way that looked..seductive.
the men began talking to each other.
"King Morbucks is the richest dude in the united states..next to Bill Gates.
if you ransom his daughter, we'll get one hellva payday!"
"We could always sell her off as a prostitute." began another man
"i mean, just look at her..she's fr*cking hot.
bet this b*tch could get us ALOT of customers."
the lead man smacked the other gun on the head.
"CHUMP CHANGE!" snapped the man
"if we ransom her off, WE'LL be living like kings!
finally be able to quite this d*mn town and move on."
Princess grinned as a plan began to formulate in her mind.
"FINE!, if we can't whore her off then, can we at least have some "fun" with her!?" exclaimed another man
"I mean, just look at her.
i don't know about you, but i ain't NEVER seen a finer looking rack in my life."
Princess scowled.
"you DO realise that i'm only Fifteen, right?"
this only got them excited.
the man that was talking before approached Princess, flashing a knife.
"kid..i'd do chicks ALOT younger than you."
Princess STILL showed no fear.
despite the apparent threat to her well being.
"you'd violate a young girl?
Sicko..how do you sleep at night?" said Princess with a smug smile
the man just grinned lusfully.
"with two b*tches at each arm."
Princess smirked.
"funny.
well..let's see if you find THIS funny."
with that, Princess yellow ring glowed bright.
with a flash of yellow light, Princess "clothing" changed.
she now wore what looked like an armored uniform.
which was a yellow arched shouldered top with a matching skirt, ankle high boot and arm long gloves.
her legs, arms and waist here black indicating a bodysuit underneith.
she also wore a yellow crown-like helmet over her head.
on her chest was a symbol.
she resembled a "lantern", but looked..different.
before the men knew what was happening Princess fired a yellow stream of energy from both hands.
like ropes, then wrapped tightly around the necks of the two men who were at Princess sides.
with a quick reflex..she jerked the streams HARD and, severing their heads..which fell to the ground.
"JE-GAAHH!"
Princess silenced the knife wielding man before her by quickly driving a long, stiff blade-like construct straight thru his chest and back.
the remaining men stepped back, shocked and terrified.
Princess grinned as she held her construct in place.
the ring on her finger glowing brighter as it "fed" on their fear.
Princess then ripped her construct out (which soon faded)
the long since dead man droppe to the ground.
Princess eyed her would-be assailants, grinning sadisticly.
"HOLY SH*T!, THE B*TCH IS A F***ING GREEN LANTERN!"
Princess scoffed, annoyed.
"What are you, COLOR BLIND!?
do i LOOK like i'm wearing GREEN?!"
with a scowl, Princess aimed her fist and, fired a single energy shot at a random man.
the laser went straight thru him leaving a noticable gaping hole in his chest.
he soon dropped dead.
"I..am a Yellow Lantern of Sinestro." began Princess, grinning menacingly
"and, i LIVE to eradicate criminal scum like YOU."
"KILL HEEEEEEEER!" shouted the lead man
the two remaing men fired their guns at Princess.
unfortunently, the bullets bounced off her body armor and kevlar suit.
before they could properly aim at her head Princess summoned a yellow semi-transparent door-shaped wall.
the bullets ricocheted off the "shield"
and, Princess just admired her "nails" as she waited.
the men finallyed ceased firing, having run out of bullets.
Princess smirked as she made her shield disappear.
"all done?"
the men stepped back, scared out of their wits.
Princess cracked an evil smile, their fear further fueling her ring's power.
"NOW..it's My Turn."
Princess's summoned another energy construct.
this time, it was a yellow "tommy gun"..which princess grabbed onto.
"EAT HOT PLASMA, YOU DIRTY RATS!" exclaimed Princess, in a "Gangster" voice
Princess then fired rapid shots at one of the men.
"painting" the wall behind him with his blood.
the man soon dropped dead on the ground.
NOW, all that was left was the lead man.
he quickly turned to run..but, Princess snagged him with an energy stream.
the Yellow Lantern lifted him up into the air.
then, summoned more energy streams that latched onto him.
he now had streams wrapped around his arms, legs and head.
Princess smirked as he panicked.
"now..what were you all planning to do to me?" said Princess, mockingly
"N-N-NO!, PLEASE!
HA-HAVE MERCY, I BEG OF YOU!"
"I only show mercy to those who deserve it: The Innocent.
you, however..are a criminal, You. Are. SCUM!"
the man was in tears, fearing for his very life.
"A-ALRIGHT-ALRIGHT!
Take me to jail!, I GIVE UP!"
Princess made an evil expression.
"oh, you'd LIKE that wouldn't you?
a nice, SAFE place to rest and plan you're next crime.
but, i don't do "Prisoners"
I prefer a more Permanantly mephod in stopping crime."
with that, Princess began to tug her energy streams.
the man screamed the loudest, most blood curdling scream ever.
first, his arms went..then, his legs.
at last, his head came off..and, he screamed no more.
with a smirk, Princess tossed the bleeding corpse aside.
she turned and took a moment to examine her handywork.
she smiled.
"justice is served." said Princess
Princess finally turned and brought her ring to her.
"Princess to Arkillo, come on Arkillo.."
Princess ring shot a yellow beam of light.
the hologram of a very "groteste" looking alien was displayed.
(("PRINCESS MORBUCKS OF SECTOR 2814 OF UNIVERSE PPG-DL.")) began Arkillo, his voice 'Electronic' sounding
Princess smirked.
"Hello, Arkillo.
i'm here to issue my progress report to Sinestro."
(("PROCEED, AND BE QUICK ABOUT IT."))
"Well, the plan is running smoothly.." began Princess
"I've got Eric hooked.
soon, i'll have that boy wrapped TIGHT around my finger."
(("THE SOONER THE BETTER.
AFTER WHAT THE BOY DID TO LORD SINESTRO'S NEPHEW HE HAS HAD THE CORP PAY 'CLOSE' ATTENTION TO HIM.
LORD SINESTRO SEEMS ADAMENT THAT HE SHOULD BE FIGHTING WITH US, INSTEAD OF THE GREEN LANTERNS."))
"Just leave everything to ME, Arkillo.
once Eric becomes my beau, he'll do WHATEVER i say."
(("ARE YOU SURE?"))
Princess eyed the beast.
"Trust me..i know what i'm doing."
Arkillo paused..then, spoke again.
(("CARRY ON.
BUT, KEEP OUT OF SIGHT AND KEEP US POSTED."))
"Will do."
With that, Princess cut the transmission.
she smiled to herself, then glowing bright yellow..
shot up into the sky and flew off in a streak of yellow light.
Author Note:
I decided to be a little more DARK with this one
first off, i clarify Blossom's past with Dexter according to MY canon.
most of it is based off of Bleedman's PPGD storyline. but, for the most part, it's fairly original.
also, since Dexter's full name has never been given. i had Blossom address Dexter's mother as: "Mrs. Cavanaugh" a reference to 'Christine Cavanaugh', Dexter's FIRST Voice actor. (on that note, her maiden name was "Milo", a reference to "Candi Milo", Deter's Second Voice Actor.)
despite being a ButtercupxOC story this fanfiction will also give other pairings screentime.
i am a BIG BlossomxDexter fan. (i also playfully poked fun as some other Blossom Shippings.)
Dexter (or, Dexstar) beating on the GanGreen Gang was meant to mirror Batman (or, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns)
since with Dee Dee gone, Dexter is Dark and Brooding and, seeks crime fighting as an outlet for his pain.
plus, i like the idea of Dexter beating the living crud out of Ace.
Most of this focuses on Princess Morbuck and Eric. and, how Princess is trying to get Eric on HER side.
and, in a way..she's kinda "helping" the Powerpuff Girls in trying to convince Eric to return to Townsville (actually, she just wants him OUT of Citysville and, in Townsville where dealing with him will be.."easier.")
the final scene is an example of what a Yellow Lantern in my canon is: a Brutal Crime Fighter. and, it sorta also give a taste of what a Green Lantern COULD do if they didn't follow the "No Killing" policy.
I also introduced Arkillo, Sinestro's second-in-command (who speaks "electronically" here, on account that his tounge was ripped out.)