Chapter 54: Buttercup's in Love Part 2
The next day, is today of the wrestling tournament. After packing his things in a small sports bag, Buttercup's father, the Masked Wonder is leaving.
"Oky, I'm leaving," The father says.
"Dear, do you best," The mother says.
The father then opens the door and begins to leave. Then Buttercup notices something off.
"Huh? Why aren't you guys kissy as usual? Mom, isn't dad kind of weird today?" Buttercup asks.
Buttercup and his mother walk to the balcony to see their dad leaving for his match.
Her mother says, "If papa loses today, he'll probably retire."
"Why?!" Buttercup asks in shock.
"Papa's mask is his male pride," Her mother answers.
"Male pride?" Buttercup asks.
"I supposed this happened back when you were three, Buttercup. Papa tried many times to be a champion. But regrettably, he never got get the champion's belt. Papa took a year's salary and when to the heart of prowrestling, Mexico, to train," Her mother explains.
During the time in Mexico, Buttercup's father has been having rough times.
Her mother says, "It seems the training is in Mexico was extremely harsh. His words didn't work. Athletes and fans didn't welcome a pro wrestler from Japan. He had to endure loneliness."
One day, Buttercup's father has been sitting on the bench alone and his face is covered. Just then, someone hands him a drink. He looks to see a man who is wearing a shirt with a yellow star and is wearing the mask, the father is wearing now.
"Among them, a single masked wrestler, Masked Mexico, took affection to papa. He'd accompany him in practice. He restarted his training. Masked Mexico entered a contra match. His opponent was the number one skilled masked wrestler at the time. The battle was completely one sided. Papa as his second, was sure he would lose."
During the match the Masked Mexico is being pinned down by the number one wrestler.
When Buttercup's father picks up a towel, the Masked Mexico says, "I won't give up. If you throw in the towel, our friendship is over."
"The match eventually ended in a draw, but… because Masked Mexico didn't give up and forced himself to fight… he had to end his life as an athlete. Masked Mexico loved pro wrestling, and wanted to continue being a wrestler… when Papa was visiting, he began to shed tears of vexation for the first time," Buttercup's mom says.
Buttercup's father sits with the Masked Mexico as the sun goes down.
Masked Mexico says, "Tokio… won't you take my mask?"
"Boss..." Buttercup's father, Tokie says.
"I wasn't able to do anything for you but… this mask has my pro wrestling soul in it. Please accept it," Masked Mexico says, and removes his mask.
Now Buttercup's father has the mask and puts it on.
Buttercup's mother says, "Since then, papa has become a masked wrestler. He swore to wear a mask till he retired."
Buttercup soon begins to cry about hearing the story, "So that mask has such amazing memories and male pride. It makes me like dad a lot more."
Buttercup's smile in reply.
At the wrestling arena, everyone are arriving at the stadium for the big match. In the dressing room, Panda-face Mcgrath is getting ready. However, Him's black spores decides to possess his mask. Unknown to the man, he puts the mask on and the black spores possess him.
At the arena, everyone cheer with excitement. Buttercup's brothers are watching from the television. Panda-face Mcgrath jumps to the ring and removing his robe. Sitting at the front row, Buttercup with her date. Bridget along with mer mother are sitting by them.
"Look Buttercup. Look at Panda-face's muscles," Narushima-sempai says.
"It's amazing, isn't it," Buttercup replies with a smile.
"I wish he didn't giggle his chest muscles," Buttercup says in thought.
Bridget asks, "Hey Narushima-sempai, why did he choose a panda for his attire? I think pandas are too cute for wrestling."
"Not sure," Narushima-sempai answers.
Just then, the Masked Wonder, Buttercup's father comes into the arena wearing a cape and has a kendo sword. Everyone are getting excited with glee.
"Yo! I've been waiting for this!" Buttercup cheers.
Narushima-sempai asks, "Buttercup?"
"Oh? Why me…" Buttercup sweetly says.
"Hey guys, he just enter the ring," Bridget says.
Bridget is right, the Masked Wonder has enter the ring.
"Yeah. Look at the Masked Wonder's muscles. When compared to Panda-faced Mcgrath, his muscles are more lax," Narushima-sempai says.
"R-really?" Buttercup asks.
Buttercup says in thought, "Dad said a pro wrestler said soft muscles are better for absorbing impact."
"Don't be too sure sempai, it's usually the strength that matters not the matter of muscles," Bridget says.
The bell rings, and the match begins. Then the Masked Wonder and Panda-face Mcgrath begin to wrestle in the ring.
Masked Wonder says, "Today is a contra match! Let's have a fair fight."
But Panda-face kicks him on the head, knocking him down. He then slams on him and punches his face.
"That's a dirty trick Panda-face!" Buttercup screams.
"Who side are you on?" Narushima-sempai asks.
"O-of course, Panda-face Mcgrath, but I thought that was kind of dirty," Buttercup sweetly answers.
"It's a contra match where the mask is at stake, so it's a little against the rule," Narushima-sempai says.
"You're kidding, that was a hard blow to the head," Bridget says.
"Yeah, but rules are rule," Narushima-sempai says.
"R-really?" Buttercup asks.
Narushima-sempai says, "If Panda-face Mcgrath wins, we can see Masked Wonder's face. Isn't that interesting?"
"That's right. I can see dad's face. So I guess I can cheer on Panda-face," Buttercup says in thought.
Suddenly, Panda-face brings out a spoon, which Buttercup and Bridget catch right away. Panda-face grabs Wonder's head in a headlock and hits him with the spoon. The referee is trying to see what is happening.
"How strange. Panda-face is a just wrestler. It's hard to think he'd do this," Narushima-sempai says.
"Dad. I want to see dad's face, but… that would mean dad losing right? I don't want to se see dad's face in loss. Bridget was right, earning Narushima-sempai isn't worth all of his, especially I don't want my dad having to retire because of a lie," Buttercup says in thought, seeing her dad getting hurt.
"Hey referee, watch where you're looking! He's breaking the rules," Buttercup screams in anger.
The referee sees this and tries to get him to stop. Panda-face lets go of the spoon, but picks up his dad and throws him off the ring. Narushima-sempai becomes scared and hugs Buttercup. Bridget is in shock. Panda-face grabs jumps off the ring and grabs the chair knocking someone down. Then he begins to hit Panda-face with him with the chair.
"Oh my god," Bridget whispers.
Buttercup says in thought of annoyance, "He's shaking."
Back at the lab, the girls, scientists, and Peach are watching the match. This is getting to tense to be a match.
Blossom says, "How mean! This isn't a match!"
"I can't watch," Bubbles says, closing her eyes.
Suddenly, Peach senses something, "Panda-face Mcgrath's mask is giving off a black aura wan!"
"What?!" Ken exclaims.
On the t.v the mask glows black and Mcgrath is hitting Wonder's head against a pole.
"It might be possessed by black particles wan!" Peach adds.
Professor Utonium says, "PowerPuff Girls Z deploy!"
With that, Blossom and Bubbles begins to transform in Powerpuff Girls Z.
At the arena, the Masked Wonder has been thrown to the ground. Panda-face get on top of the pole and is going to jump at him.
Buttercup has enough, "Sorry, but I'm going to cheer for the Masked Wonder."
Narushima-sempai becomes confused.
"The Masked Wonder is my dad," Buttercup says.
That leads Narushima-sempai in shock.
Buttercup and Bridget jump over the bar.
Buttercup admits, "And I'm no graceful lady. That's all."
Buttercup runs to her had. Then Panda is going to jump.
"Dad! A kneedrop's coming down!" Buttercup cries.
"Buttercup?" Wonder asks getting up.
He then jumps out of the way making Panda-face lands on his knee. Then Wonder kicks him in the face.
"Keep kicking bytt like that!" Buttercup calls out.
He turns around and becomes shocked, "B-buttercup! W-hat's with that weird outfit?!"
Then falls over in shock.
Buttercup remembers, "Oh no! I shouldn't have come dressed like this!"
Just then, Panda-face screams in anger, "I'll get you for this… WONDER!"
The dark aura becomes exposed and becomes larger with purple skin and glowing red eyes.
"This is a big problem," Buttercup says.
Suddenly, Panda-face grabs Bridget be her wrists and drags her at the arena.
Buttercup gasps, "Bridget!"
Just then, the doors open to reveal Blossom and Bubbles in their PowerPuff forms.
"He's a monster wearing the black particles!" Blossom says.
Everyone begins to scream and panic as they run away.
The panda laughs and explodes his real voice as he hold bridget by her wrists, "It's this fun! And now I have a little hostage!"
"So that's what happened?" Buttercup replies.
"Him got Bridget!" Blossom shouts.
Bubbles says, "Buttercup!"
Buttercup is now making this personal for her dad and her friend. Buttercup removes the dress and begins to transform.
"Buttercup!" Bubbles shouts.
She scans her ring to the communicator and begins to transform. She changes her clothes and accessories into the PowerPuff Girl. Once the transformation is done, the girls begin to attack. Panda-face begins to attack everyone with one hand and holding Bridget with the other. The girls fly over and knocks panda face down, letting go of Bridget.
The three girls chant, "Fighting love science legend! PowerPuff Girls Z!"
Everyone cheer to see the PowerPuffs in the ring.
Mcgrath gets up and says in Him's voice, "I was wondering when you girls arrive!"
He then grabs Bridget by her wrists and holds her up, "I still got your little friend here."
"How dare you ruin this important match! And how dare you use her as a hostage! Unforgivable!" Buttercup angrily says.
Suddenly someone shouts, "Stop it, girls!"
Masked Wonder gets into the ring, and says, "Get out of the ring girls! This is my match and I intend to finish it! The pride of us masked wrestlers is at stake on this match. Please!"
"Dad," Buttercup says in thought.
"You're way out of line Mcgrath! Ruining a match is one thing, hurting one of my daughter's friends is another! Let her go! And then we'll settle this," Wonder says.
Panda-face turn his head with a glare and lets go of Bridget. Buttercup hurries to Bridget and gets off stage.
"Okay Masked Wonder. Everyone, let's go," Buttercup says.
Then takes Bridget off the arena.
Panda-face glares at Masked Wonder, "What? Stop acting so cool! I hate the feeling of pride! I'll finish things with you!"
Panda-face runs to the rope and stretches back then performs a jump. Masked Wonder does the same. They both jump and presses the bottom of their feet against each other.
The both then fly beside each other. Then Masked Wonder grab to Panda-face and slams him to the ground on his back. He continues to hold Panda face until the referee counts to three. Then it's official, Masked Wonder is the winner of the match.
Buttercup calls out, "Hurry! Take off his mask and throw it!"
Masked Wonder hurries and takes off Panda-face's mask and throws it away.
"Blossom! Buttrcup calls out.
"Yo-yo spin!" Blossom calls out.
She throws the yo-yo to hit the mask and black spores comes out of it.
"Not again, I'll be back you little meddlers!" Him says in anger.
At the end, everyone cheer and take pictures to see the Masked Wonder has won. He is holding the trophy up with price.
Buttercup says in thought, "Dad, you showed me the pride of men."
Later on, Buttercup has gone into the room a after her dad invite her in and shot Narushima-sempai down about being his girl. Blossom and Bubbles look to see Bridget's wrists are wrapped in bandages.
"You okay Bridget?" Bubbles asks.
"I'm fine. My injuries aren't serious," Bridget says.
"That's good," Blossom says.
She looks to the door, "I wonder what Buttercup and her dad are going?"
Just then, Buttercup opens the door and walks out with a blush on his face. Then walks to the girls.
"What is it, Buttercup?" Blossom asks.
"Dad showed me his face," Buttercup says.
The girls gasp in shock.
"So how was it?" Bubbles asks.
"He was so handsome!" Buttercup answers.
The girls nod their heads.
"I understand my mom fell in love with him," Buttercup says.
"I can't tell anything from just that!" Blossom screams.
"So what kind of face does your mom see in him?" Bridget asks.
Buttercup runs past them and turns to the girls, "That's a secret."
Buttercup begins to run away as the girls chase her.
"Buttercup!" Bubbles screams.
"Don't keep it a secret!" Blossom shouts.
"Come on, tell us!" Bridget adds.
Buttercup says in thought, "I wonder if I like big biceps because of dad's influence? But don't worry dad, I promise to keep it a secret. Because I know a thing or two about secret identity."
