A/N Wow, thanks so much to everyone who reviewed. Especially all you reviewers out there who have been reviewing every chapter faithfully. It helps keep me motivated to write, especially since I'm going through a very rough time personally, you have no idea how much your reviews cheer me up. Remember, I'm not afraid of a little CC, so if you have any, please, feel free to share.
Pilfered Sympathy: Muhahahahahah!!!
gOT Toast?: Well, I don't think you've read this, considering your review was for chapter one and all you said was "No RRB NO!". But it still made my smile and *cough*PLUG*cough*ALERT*cough* if you want to read an RRB story, you can check out "In Like". I wrote it a long time ago, and I think it's pretty good for an RRB romance fic.
Hairy Gregory: Yeah, I knew the robots would be a dead giveaway. Yes, Mojo Jojo does finally have a plan that's working finally, after 12 years, he's bound to learn a few things about the do's and don'ts of villainy.
MeWho: Wow, you take suggestions literally. I'm glad you likes.
Dooly: So just because she's my favourite character, and seems to be the focus of the story that you don't think I'd kill her off? *ambiguously strokes chin in contemplative expression* Interesting... Anyway, you'll see what happens.
akurei-gaki: Thank you so much for the compliments! I don't have much more to say about that, but you have no idea how encouraging your comments were. Thank you. :)
PinkPuff514: I'm glad you think Greg is cool. All my original characters are based partially on people I know, but I hope he's not too perfect (i.e. one dimensional). I hope you don't die of worry... that wouldn't be good.
Oh and sorry, but you're not going to see what happens with Buttercup and Mojo until the next chapter. I'm so evil! Wheeeeeee!!!! Enjoy!
Chapter Thirteen: Secrets Exposed
Greg pulled up into a scenic outlook spot overlooking the city. It was about a ten minute drive away and had a lovely view of Townsville and the nearby lake, depending on which direction you looked. They were quiet the entire drive but once they stopped Blossom turned to Greg and smiled, "I'm so thankful we're together again."
"Me too," Greg nodded, "You know, I was being stupid to take a break. It affected you more than I thought it would. I should've been more supportive. You and your sisters are fighting, you are having a hard time, I should be here for you. I was just tired of seeing you so angry and hurt. Maybe I was being selfish, but I hoped that it would help. I'm sorry."
"I know, you already said that," Blossom smiled, "And thanks. But you were right though because it opened my eyes. I was being a jerk."
"Have you and your sisters resolved anything?" Greg asked.
"No. Not yet, not completely in fact things have gotten a lot more complicated," Blossom sighed. "How this will affect our relationship, I don't know yet."
"So you said," Greg nodded, "but you can't tell me what it is?" Blossom shook her head. "Well, whatever it is, I will do what I can to help."
"There's nothing you can do Greg," Blossom sighed, "I don't know how you can help us with this one. Just be here." There was silence for a while as Blossom began to debate whether or not she should tell him. It was inevitable he'd find out anyway. She slowly and tenderly leaned towards him and placed her lips on his, he put his hand on her cheek and returned the kiss, brushing her hair behind her ear. Tears began to fall down her face and he gently wiped them away, pulling her into him wrapping his arms around her. She cried into his shoulder, feeling so conflicted.
He ran his fingers through her long red hair and kissed the top of her head. She kissed his ear and they looked into each other's eyes for a moment while he gently wiped away a stray tear from her eye. She leaned into him and pressed her lips on his mouth. In turn with his upper lip he parted hers and she did the same as she leaned back against the passenger window and he advanced on her, tenderly and gently. She slid her hands under his shirt and kissed him again, while he stroked her hair with his fingers. He kissed her neck as she blissfully threw her head back.
However the sound of her cell phone ringing interrupted them. She looked at Greg and gave an embarrassed smile, "I'd better get that, it might be Bubbles with good news or something." Greg nodded. But when Blossom grabbed her phone, the call display said it was Buttercup calling. Blossom frowned. Why would Buttercup call her? "Hey Buttercup."
"Blossom? It's Kevin," he sounded frantic.
"Kevin? What's going on?" Blossom asked.
"I know about your predicament with the antidote X and all but I don't know who else to call," Kevin said, his voice shaking, "I mean I called the…"
"How do you know about that?" Blossom demanded, very confused at the moment.
"There's an attack at the movie theatres and…"
"If you know about that, call the police…"
"I did, but… Blossom, she almost fainted on me or something before… I don't know how long she can hold on!"
Suddenly it occurred to Blossom what was happening, "Is Buttercup OK?"
"She's fighting, whatever it is," Kevin replied. "But considering everything, I don't know how long she can fight it. She's so stupid. She should've run to safety, but BC has to be the hero… please get over here." Blossom jumped at the sound of an explosion on the other end followed by the sound of screaming and alarms.
"Kevin? Kevin!" Blossom cried, there was no answer, "Kevin!" Blossom turned to Greg, "We've got to get to the movie theatres now! I'll tell you everything on the way." Without hesitation Greg started the car and began to drive, wondering that if there was an emergency why she doesn't just fly to the theatres, it would be faster. Blossom suddenly put her hand to her forehead, feeling another massive headache coming on No, not now! she thought bitterly. She shook her head and called into the receiver, "Kevin!"
"I…I'm OK, there was an explosion of some sort, I dropped the phone," Kevin coughed.
"I'll be right there, just get out of there and get to safety, OK?" Blossom instructed, she closed her eyes and rubbed her temples, trying to will away her headache.
"Right," Kevin hung up.
Blossom felt tears of pain fall down her cheeks as she shakily reached into her purse for some more aspirin. Greg glanced her way, "Man, Blossom are you OK? What's going on?"
Blossom looked at him desperately and shook her head, "Antidote X." She whispered.
Greg quickly looked back on the road, "What?"
Blossom explained, "Somehow someone gave my sisters and I Antidote X, and we're losing our powers. It's weakened us." Greg slammed on the breaks and pulled onto the shoulder. "What are you doing?"
"I can't let you go," Greg said. "Not in this condition. You're in pain."
"But I have to, please Greg," Blossom cried.
"Whatever's happening at the theatres, the police can handle," Greg replied, "I'm not going to endanger your life because of this."
"Please?" Blossom sobbed, desperately trying to ignore the pain in her head, "If it were that simple I would let the police handle it, but Buttercup's there, and… you know how she is!" Greg put his hand on her shoulder, she took his hand and kissed it, "Please, if something happens to her and I did nothing I could never live with myself. You're right, we need to resolve things her and I, but… if she…and I… please Greg!" Greg sighed and slowly nodded, obviously torn. "Thank you."
*****
Meanwhile Bubbles reached for some popcorn and frowned to find the bowl empty. "I'm going to get some more popcorn," she announced. Mike nodded and Robyn sighed, deciding to follow her.
"Oh go ahead and watch," Bubbles motioned to Robyn when she noticed she had company. Robyn shook her head.
"You know I don't like this movie," Robyn frowned, The Two Towers wasn't her type of film.
"Oh, right, sorry," Bubbles sighed. "Are you having a good time anyway?"
"No," Robyn replied, "I think I'm going to go home."
"What? Why?" Bubbles asked.
"Why do you think?" Robyn inquired, sounding rather edgy, "I don't like this movie, I wanted to spend time with you, just you so we could watch cheesy chick flicks and hang out and talk, you know, like we used to. I don't want to be here when Mike is here, it makes me uncomfortable, I feel like the fifth wheel and I feel left out and… this was supposed to be our night."
"Why didn't you say so?" Bubbles asked, surprised. She didn't see Robyn upset very often.
"I thought it was clear when we made these plans. And I didn't want to hurt your feelings or disappoint you. We can do this another night," Robyn sighed. "It was rather rude of you to invite Mike without asking me."
"I didn't think you'd mind," Bubbles said.
"So I gathered," Robyn shrugged, as a tear escaped her eye.
"What?"
Robyn sighed, "Bubbles, we've been best friends for forever, but you know I hate to say it but since you joined cheerleading this year, and you and your sisters started fighting and you started hanging out with Jennifer and Megan and them… I'm afraid we're growing apart."
Bubbles was silent.
"I don't want us to grow apart," Robyn continued, "That's why I was looking forward to tonight. You're my best friend. But your other friends hate me, and I'm tired of being caught in the middle of the fights you've been having with Blossom and Buttercup. And believe me, I'm happy you and Mike are now a couple, but… I didn't think he'd get between us. I didn't think any guy could, but I'm afraid that it will happen from the way things are going but… are we? Are we growing apart?"
"Oh my goodness, Buttercup was right," Bubbles closed her eyes, "Robyn, I didn't know you felt this way. I mean, I don't feel like we are or at least I didn't but… you've got a point."
"Forget it," Robyn sighed, "maybe I'm just overreacting."
"No, Robyn don't say that, it's how you feel and I…" Bubbles stopped suddenly, experiencing another attack as a sharp pain shot through her head more intense than before. She winced and leaned on the counter, unable to stand up straight.
"Bubbles!" Robyn gasped, putting her arm around her, "Are you OK?"
"Yeah just another…ow," she moaned. She was afraid. She didn't want to take another aspirin. She had already taken five that night, and didn't want to overdo it.
"Is it…is it the antidote X?" Robyn asked worriedly, biting her lip.
"How did you know?" Bubbles asked.
"I over heard you talking with Blossom," Robyn confessed. "I'm so sorry, I didn't say anything before because I was waiting for you to tell me but…"
"We're not supposed to tell anyone," Bubbles said, her eyes watering because of the pain in her head.
"I understand," Robyn nodded steadying Bubbles because she was starting to sway. "Are you going to be OK?" Robyn asked, her voice was shaky. Bubbles nodded, reaching into her pocket and pulling out a small bottle of aspirin which she kept with her now. "Are you sure because Blossom said something about… about, oh Bubbles I don't even want to say it!"
"The Professor won't let us die," Bubbles groaned, taking more aspirin. "He's a genius, he'll figure it out."
Robyn sniffed, "He can't let that happen," she said, her voice breaking, "you and your sisters… you're my best friends! I… you can't…" she began to cry, embracing Bubbles.
"It'll be OK," Bubbles said, surprised at how strong she was acting. In truth she was terrified. Bubbles strained to will away her headache, worried because the aspirin wasn't working very well anymore and she feared that it may already be too late. "Don't worry Robyn, it'll turn out ok, and when this is over, we're going to laugh about it, because we got so worked up over something that will be easily fixed. We won't grow apart, I promise Robyn I will try to be a better friend to you."
"No, I'm sorry I brought it up," Robyn sobbed, "It was just how I've been feeling and I…" she was interrupted by the sound of the phone ringing.
Bubbles cleared her throat and answered, "Hello? Kevin!… Wait, slow down… what… calm down I can't…No Kevin I can't explain why but we can't do that right now, we don't fight crime anymore, call the police or something and…" she sounded irritated and frantic at first but then suddenly she grew a shade paler. Her voice became weak and deadpan, "Oh no… I'll be right there." She hung up and unsteadily reached for the Professor's car keys.
"What is it?" Robyn asked.
Bubbles didn't say anything instead she gave Robyn a huge hug. She looked into Robyn's eyes and Robyn nodded. Somehow she understood. Robyn gave a small sob as Bubbles rushed out the door. Robyn sat down on the kitchen chair, not knowing what to do. She began to cry feeling guilty about bringing up how she was feeling now of all times. She listened to the sound of the Professor's car driving away and began to bite her nails with concern. She let out a sob, worried for her friends.
*****
Professor Utonium studied the clear liquid under the microscope, watching the cells at work. He dared not blink. He smiled, the cells were doing what he hoped they would do. It wasn't a permanent cure, but it was enough for now. "Eureka!" he exclaimed happily. He rushed upstairs holding a vial of clear liquid.
"Bubbles, Blossom, Buttercup I found…" he stopped suddenly at the sight of Robyn in tears, alone. "Robyn? What's wrong?"
"Bubbles and I had a bit of a fight and I… I know Professor what's going on with them with the antidote X and…" Robyn explained.
"It's OK," he smiled, "don't worry, I discovered a way to make them feel better considerably and… where are they?'
Robyn sniffed, "I don't know. Blossom went out with Greg, and Buttercup and Kevin went to a movie but… I think Buttercup's in trouble, because Bubbles got a phone call from Kevin and from the sounds of things they're in trouble and Bubbles just left to help."
"Oh no," he shook his head with despair, afraid that it may be too late.
