Chapter 28: On the Hunt

(Bash's POV)

"Ok class, recess time!" shouted Miss Keane. FINALLY! Right at the moment the kids have gone crazy, I went on my knees and crawled under the table. Bits of crackers crunched under my legs. Shit.

"The clue has gotta be here somewhere." I mumbled to myself, checking every inch of the table. Nothing. Then, I moved onto the next table, still avoiding Princess's. Nothing. Next one...nothing. Dammit, two tables left. Oh god PLEASE don't let it be the one with Princess. Next one...NOTHING?! I stared over my shoulders to see Princess, staring. A shiver went up my spine. DAMN YOU! DAMN YOU HIM! FUCK YOU! Then, a figure dashed under Princess's table. Moments later, a hand appeared across from Princess, waving a piece of paper. Kat! "Kat, what are you doing?" She crawled out.

"Getting the next clue. Besides, I know you hate her." she said, nudging towards Princess. I scratched the back of my head.

"Heh, is it THAT obvious?" She shrugged. "Alright, what does it say?"

"Hmm...crazy monkey."

"Mojo?"

"I guess so. After all, he IS kinda crazy."

"Hah, right." Then, I tapped Mini Blossom's shoulder. "Hey, where can we find Mojo?" She stared in disbelief.

"Mojo Jojo?"

"Yeah."

"He lives there." She pointed at a creepy looking observatory, which stood out of the environment. Like a giraffe in a field of zebras.

"Alright guys. We know where to go next."

Later, at the entrance of Mojo's lab...

"Do we still call him mama?" asked Boomer. I rolled my eyes.

"Stop calling him your mama, will you?"

"Hi Bashie!" I dropped my hands and made a face. NO. FUCK. NO.

"What now Princess?!" Mini Bitch giggled.

"Aw, you knew my name?"

"Cut the crap, what do you want?" She gave a smug face, propelled herself with a jet pack, and leaned closer to my face.

"A date. I want you to have a date with me." I fell backwards in shock.

"WHAT?! HELL NO!"

"We got this." said Blossom, picking up Princess by her left arm and Buttercup by the other. Then, the two flew off. But not before I saw Princess kicking and screaming. What a total drama queen.

"Okay, so how do we get in?" I asked, trying to get back to the main topic. Mini Blossom simply pointed to a keypad.

"Password. We need a password to get in."

"Do you know what it is?"

"Nope." I grunted. Great. I typed in a few letters. Poo. BEEP. Nope. Haha, that was a joke. Mojo? BEEP! Nope. Jojo? BEEP. Nope. Mama? BEEP. Nope. I racked my brain. What other words could it be? Suddenly, one popped into my mind and I quickly typed the word in. DING. Yes! The door to Mojo's lab opened with a hiss. We all stood there, amazed. "So, what was the password?" I shrugged.

"Banana smoothie. Can't believe he used that for a password."

"But how did you even...?"

"Thank Demon for that. In fact, I'm gonna do it when she awakes." Even though I wasn't looking at her, I could fell Katsumi shiver. I sighed. It's gonna a real pain in the ass to get Black back.

(Bubble's POV)

"It sure is dark in here," I whimpered. Boomer beside me began to hum a calming tune.

(Butch's POV)

"Wait, how long have we been walking in this creepy corridor?"

"For a couple minutes, Butch." Brick replied. I frowned.

"I was waiting for Butters to reply."

"Meh, he beat me to it." said Buttercup. Suddenly, a click was heard. I froze.

"Uh, guys? Did you just hear a click sound?" Buttercup stopped in place.

"Yeah..." Then her eyes widened. "Butch! Get over here! Now!"

"Aw, you can't resist me?"

"I'm not joking Butch! Get over here!"

"What? I-"

"BUTCH!" Before I could ask why she's yelling at me, she tackled me to the ground before the walls smashed the spot I was standing on. Seconds later, the two retracted. Gory images appeared in my mind. I shivered.

"Eugh...y'know Butters, if it wasn't for you, I would've been nothing but a crushed corpse." She got off and patted down her arms.

"Yeah. Now let's see what triggered that trap." Then, she got onto her knees and inspected the floor. "Hmm, just as I suspected."

"What?" She pointed at the spot I was standing on.

"There was a floor panel that triggered those walls."

"You know what guys? I think it's safer if we travel by air."

"What do you mean?" I raised my arms.

"Pick me up and fly me over!"

"But there's not enough people to-"

"It's simple! Bubbles get Boomer, Blossom gets Brick, you get me, Mini Blossom gets Break, Bonnie gets Bruise, Bonbon gets Katsumi, and- ohh. I forgot about Bash." He rolled his eyes.

"Guess I'm the only one who's gonna travel on ground?" Buttercup shrugged.

"Well, I try to carry both of you."

"WHAT?!" I screamed. She gave me a look.

"I CAN carry both of you. After all, my hammer is heavier than both of you combined."

"...eh, true."

Moments later...

"Wow, look at all of the booby traps down there!" I said, looking down at the stairs and corridors. Spiked walls, spiked floors, flame throwers, giant grinders, et cetera. "Y'know Bash, if it wasn't for Butters, you would've been nothing but a-"

"Yeah, yeah, I get it." he grumbled. "How big is this place anyways?!"

"Who knows? It could be...forever expanding!" Bash punched my shoulder with low amount of force. Even though, it still stings.

"Seriously?"

"What? It could be true-" BAM! My face hit collided with something metal.

"We're here." Stars started to circle around my head and my eyes started to roll.

"Hey Butters! Next time, easy on the sudden halts."

"I'm not sorry." she said.

"Is that sarcasm?"

"Hardly."

"Guys look. We have to open the door now. The fate of our souls depend on this!" shouted Bruise. We all nodded.

"Alright then! I'll put you two down." Right at the moment she said 'down,' she released her grasp. I shut my eyes.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-"

"Butch. You can stop screaming." I opened my eyes to see Bash standing in front of me, arms crossed. Then I looked up to see Buttercup, who is floating a few feet above me and pulled her skirt closer to her legs. Aww...

"Uh...heh."

"Ok, here we go!" yelled Buttercup. "And Bash, cover Butch's eyes will ya?" Before I could retort, a pair of hands covered my eyes. Then, a loud smashing sound was heard. "Busting doors with hammers. What fun."

"What's this?" asked Bash, releasing his hands and picked up a piece of paper. Everyone gathered around.

"Is it the next clue?" questioned Bubbles. He shook his head.

"Nope, it's a shopping list."

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-"

"Butch, I said it's a shopping list, not a trap."

"Exactly, I hate shopping lists. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-" Buttercup yanked my left ear and dragged me away. "Ow! Hey!"

(Boomer's POV)

A shopping list? I quickly grabbed the paper and threw it into an incinerator. How did I know it was there? It was right next to me. PURE CONVENIENCE.

"That's not the clue. Perhaps it's somewhere close to that?" I asked, pointing at random concoctions.

"I don't know. Let's investigate this room." said Brick.

"FOUND IT!" screamed Bubbles. "Hmm...the last clue which you seek, is where Bash's fear is at its peak." Everyone's eyes trailed to Bash.

"Um, why are you all staring at me like that?"

"Bash...what is your greatest fear?" He scoffed.

"Princess of course why would you-" His eyes widened. "Uh-uh. You're not thinking...?" Mini Blossom nodded, her face (and Katsumi's) looking grim.

"Yes Bash. The last and final clue you're looking for...is in Princess's mansion."