As the kids were finally getting to know one another, the hotline went

off. Blossom was quick to answer.

"Yes, Mayor...The Gangrene Gang...We're one it."

She had barely hung up before she and her sisters flew off to save the

day. The boys looked at them for a moment.

"Shall we?" Asked Jingles.

Gabriel looked at him, confused. "Shall we what?"

Tinsel was about to reply but chose instead to just pick Gabriel up and

lead him as the three of them raced off to help the girls.

The Gangrene Gang were not the greatest criminals in the world. But they

were definitely some of the meanest. They enjoyed sophomoric pranks and just

causing trouble.

And that's what they were doing at that moment at the Townsville Bowl o

rama. Each member stood at a different part of the alley, causing all kinds of

problems.

At the snack bar, the largest member of the gang, Big Billy, was busily

finishing off numerous food items. Crumbs from chips, popcorn, and soda dripped

from his mouth as he shoved more and more down his throat.

Meanwhile, at the bowl o rama's small arcade, Grubber, perhaps the oddest

of the group was causing all sorts of carnage. Oddly enough, for being the

weirdest one of the group, Grubber also seemed to be the smartest, knowing how

to play violin, the languages of several countries, and why hotdogs come in

packages of ten when hotdog rolls come in packages of eight. Not that any of

this stopped him from causing trouble along with the others.

At the alley itself stood the leader of the Gangrene Gang, Ace. By his

side was his lackey, a creature that could only be referred to as Snake. In

Ace's hand was the smallest member of the gang, Lil' Arturo. Ace rolled Arturo

down the lane hitting all but one of the pins at the end.

Snake turned to him. "S-s-s-s-sorry, Ace. No s-s-s-s-strike for you."

He was met by a fist to the face by Ace. Before Ace could do anymore, the

Powerpuff Girls burst through the ceiling.

"Not so fast," Said Blossom.

"Gangrene," Continued Buttercup.

"Gang." Finished Bubbles.

The Gang looked to them in fear. They'd been beaten senseless by them

many times and knew what was coming.

The girls proceeded to begin taking out the troublemakers. Before long,

it looked like another victory for the girls. However, while Bubbles was taking

care of Snake, Ace got a hold of a bowling ball and threw it at her.

She turned in time to see it coming but not in time to move. The ball

came speeding at her only to be intercepted by Jingles. Ace looked on in horror

at the site of three more puffs looming down.

Tinsel looked at Ace and commented, "Boy, I've seen a nose like yours

before, but it looked better on the baboon."

With that, the gang was practically demolished by the six youngsters.

After mere minutes, the gang lay in a pile, unconscious.

"I hate saying goodbye," said Tinsel. "But in your case, I'll do it

gladly."

As they flew back towards the house, the girls got a little ahead.

Blossom whispered to her sisters.

"I was just thinking. We've got these three staying for Christmas. We

really should get them something present-like."

"Maybe we could draw them a pretty picture." Suggested Bubbles.

Buttercup looked at her in disgust. "That's a stupid idea. They wouldn't

want one of your stupid drawings."

Tears began to swell in Bubbles' eyes. Luckily, Blossom was there to

attempt to settle things between them.

Meanwhile, the boys were having a similar discussion.

"All I'm saying," began Jingles. "Is we need to get them something. They

are taking us in for the holiday."

"Why don't we take them to the fireworks?" Asked Gabriel.

"That's for the fourth of July, Sushi brain!" Taunted Tinsel.

Gabriel retorted, "Yeah, and I suppose turkey is for Thanksgiving."

Before Tinsel could comment again, the girls flew back.

"Listen." Blossom announced. "We need to take care of some things."

"No problem." Answered Jingles quickly. "I was just about to suggest the

boys and I go for a little sightseeing. We can find the house, so we'll meet

you there later."

They all agreed and soon were flying away from one another. Tinsel looked

back to see how far away the girls were.

"Do you really think we'll come up with something to give them for

Christmas?" He asked.

"I think you should look ahead when you lead." Answered Jingles.

Tinsel looked at him confused before running into a telephone pole.

Jingles shook his head sadly.