The complete version that was posted at my lj. Challenges, swordfights, attempts to reclaim what's yours, and somehow blood and licking working their way into the mix Oo and just for kicks, an eensy bit of insight on the darker side of Buttercup.

butch is a little messed up. maybe a lot messed up. he's got a thing for bruises, after all. and no one gives him better ones than buttercup.

bubbles notices boomer's clothes. and, subsequently, boomer. spoiler for "bubble boy" which we all should've seen already anyway.