CHAPTER 6: A WOLF'S APOLOGY

ME: Gah, where have all these reviews come from? *laughs* Call of the Wolves really is flourishing right now.

BOOMER: *pouts* Not fair. What about Death Angel?

ME: We'll get back to that, I promise.

BUBBLES: She owns nothing besides her own OC's and the story!

BUTCH: Yeah, so let's get on with this gig!

Chapter 6: A Wolf's Apology

Whiskers twitched as a wolf stood still, crouching and ready to pounce. It sniffed at the air, eyes shifting.

When a rustling sounded ahead, a rabbit crawled out and sniffed at the air. The wolf was downwind, so the rabbit didn't catch its scent...until too late. The wolf suddenly leapt forward and sunk its strong jaws into the rabbit's neck. Blood splattered its snout as it relished the crunch of the creature's neck. The meat was appetizing, but it had to bring the food back to its pack first.

Raising its head, the wolf howled into the night before burying the rabbit and getting ready for its next kill.

The next day, Butch was approached by Buttercup. "Oh hey BC. What's up?"

"I wanted to apologize for my actions yesterday," Buttercup replied.

"Oh...well, it's okay. I wanted to say sorry too. I mean-"

"I can't exactly control my actions," Buttercup explained.

Butch looked surprised. "What are you talking about?"

"We're in a story, Butch. This whole story comes from the twisted imagination of a young fan."

"I don't get it. What the fuck are you talking about?" Butch responded, shaking his head.

"It's a fanfiction - it's a fan-made story by a fan of the franchise PPG," Buttercup insisted, explaining carefully what she was trying to say.

"What 'franchise'?" Butch asked, looking at her like she'd gone crazy.

"We're nothing but a franchise, Butch. A series called 'Powerpuff Girls'. Y'know, my sisters and I are the main characters. You were part of the bad guys. This was all started by a short from Craig McCracken."

"Buttercup, I think you need to take a break from all this hardcore crime/monster fighting. It's making you go bon-"

"No. Why do you think sometimes we heard a voice narrating as a kid? That's 'cause he's real. And he knows. He knows we're a series in a cartoon. He knows we're in a story." Buttercup's eyes narrowed.

Butch's eyes widened before he raised an eyebrow. "How do I know I can trust you? You could be pulling my leg; maybe you're still mad at me."

"I'll tell you why. Because many people view us as a shipping. A couple, if you will. The sooner I come to terms with being you being a possible love interest, the better. And I know your secret. That thing you're hiding from me." Buttercup leaned back, folding her arms.

"So...you know?" Butch asked slowly.

"As a cartoon character, yes." Buttercup glanced back. "Look, Butch. Let me show you something. Over there. Talk to the person there."

"But there's no one there," Butch protested.

"There is someone. The reader. Say hi, Butch."

Butch glanced at the spot she was pointing. "Uh...hi?"

Buttercup stared forward. "Say hi to him, readers. Show him that you're there."

Butch's eyes widened when he heard something from ahead. From you. Maybe you didn't say anything, but he might've heard your thoughts. You're thinking, This is crazy. This can't be seriously the new chapter. You've gotta be kidding me.

...Right...?

. . .

...And well...

. . .

...You're...

. . .

...Absolutely...

. . .

...Right.

This is not the real chapter. It's April Fool's Day, sucker!

And because this is a fanfiction...LET'S MAKE BUTCH AND BUTTERCUP KISS.

Boomer popped up. "Not fair! If Bubbles was here you could make us kiss!"

"Wait, what!?" Butch's eyes widened. "You gotta be joking-"

But Buttercup leaned in, and well, let's just say that that was the last thing Butch said for a long time.

...Happy April Fool's Day, guys.

ME: And that wraps the latest chapter! ...I'm just kidding. The new chapter will probably come out tomorrow. This is actually simply an edited version of my "Turtles Forevermore" fanfic April Fool's chapter. I actually typed that one first.

BUTCH: ...What the actual fuck?

ME: I'm trying to decide whether or not the next update should replace this chapter or just leave it. You guys decide! If I leave it, some future reader *cough* sucker *cough cough* will be subjected to this!

BRICK: ...Why are you so weird?

ME: Because I'm special. Now don't forget to review! *grins evilly*