Author's Note: Well guys, this is it. This is the final chapter of The X Plan. I gave it everything I had, even in all laziness, to produce to you this chapter. I will be posting an Epilogue in two days time due to the way the chapter ends and to answer some questions that you may possibly have. But as of now, this story is finished. No point in dragging it out, here is the final installment of The X Plan

Disclaimer: I do not own any/all PPG characters used in this story. PPG characters and places are own my Craig McCracken, CartoonNetwork, and Boomerang.

*Five minutes before the explosion*

Phoenix and Katahiko were banged up. The fight between them, Mojo, and Him reached its critical point. Phoenix is covered from head to toe with scratches, gashes, and cuts all over. Katahiko has a few cuts and bruises here and there, but he wasn't as injured as his opponents. Mojo's helmet had come off revealing his scarred face from the scuffle that happened. His clothes were tattered, he was missing a glove, blood was leaking from his chest, and his left leg had been completely dislocated. As for Him, his wing was broken, his face was covered in blood, the upper left half of his coat was torn off exposing his arm and chest, and his claw was severed from his right arm.

The corpses of Him and Mojo's creations lay lifeless all around the lab. Bull is set against a wall with blood dripping from his mouth. Belle and Bunny are on the floor stretched out with holes in their chest. Bang is plastered on the wall with his sword through his ribcage. Briar and Baldwin are in two corners of the lab crucified with their legs spread eagle. The two remaining girls were no where to be seen in the mix of everything.

"Well," Katahiko pants, "looks like this fight has reached its end."

Mojo chuckles at his former colleague's statement. "Dear Katahiko," he said weakly, "This fight is far from over. You and this boy may have defeated us here, but I assure you, we will continue this research until we take control of the world."

"That's where you're wrong." Phoenix struggles to get to his feet after he made his remark.

Him muses at this gesture. "Stop trying to be heroic," he replies in a falsetto. "You're out of energy and out of options. Nothing you can do will stop us from moving forward."

"Wrong again," Katahiko retorts. "There is one option left. And its gonna happen in just a few seconds." Mojo and Him looked confused by his comment, but nevertheless, they didn't seem worried. Their grinned in victory as they stood tall over their foes. Everything seemed as though it was flawless. Self-Desturct Sequence has been initiated. You have ten seconds to evacuated the premises.

Katahiko grabbed Phoenix and pulled him over his shoulder. "It's been fun, but this research will never be used again."

Him reached for Mojo so he could get the two of them out. "You win this round Katahiko, but I promise you this isn't over." With that, he and Mojo vanished in a cloud of red smoke.

"Well, Phoenix let's get out of here."

Katahiko carried him out of the lab so they could escape the inevitable explosion. 5...4...3...2...1...0. Nothing more could be seen except a brilliant flash of light.

The Aftermath

*On a beach*

Blossom opened her eyes slowly adjusting to the light of her new surroundings. She sat herself up so she could see where she was. Blossom looked around and took notice to a large smoke cloud in the distance on the water. She couldn't beleive what she was seeing. Her former home was in flames. She got up and attemped to fly to the island, but immediatly fell back down on the sand. Every fiber of her being was in pain. Her body trembles as she tries to stand to her feet. Tears begin to weld in her eyes as she comes to the horrible realisation that she cannot help anyone that is on the island.

She hears the sand shifting from behind her. Blossom turns around to see her friends and siblings stirring as they came to as well. She rushes over to as fast as her aching body allows her to. They look around to establish that everyone is there. Boomer turns his head and notices Blossom struggling to reach them. He goes to help her stand. Soon after, the others follow to assist in the matter. She points out on the horizon of the water and shows everyone the cloud of smoke.

"It's done then," everyone turned their heads towards Butch. For the First time in their lives, they witnessed him shedding tears. Everyone knew that it took a great deal for Butch to allow his emotions to flow along his face, and yet he never faltered. "We stick together from here on in," he replied, his voice uncracked. "Brick is no longer with us, and Katahiko and Phoenix are gone for good. However, most importantly, we still got each other. We may not be related by blood, but I consider you all my family." Everyone smiled as he finished his speech.

They encircled one another and looked back at the island. For a brief moment, the memories of their lives to this point flashed before them. They shared laughs and cries, as well as joys and sorrows. None of them would ever forget the time they shared.

"Hey look! A city!" Bubbles jumped for joy as she told everyone the news. They turn around and become captivated by the city skyline. The roar of the city beckons to them. "Well then?" Buttercup asks, "What are we waiting for?" She rushes towards the city and motions for the others to follow. Leaving their old life on the dunes of the beach, they race for the city where a new journey will embrace them in its gentle wings.

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