Lol. A third chapter. It really makes you think, you know. Now, pay attention, everyone: I'll continue it as long as I get reviews. I mean, why likes to write a story that nobody is going to read? I'll take this opportunity to express my gratitude for all reviewers - it really means a lot to me. Now, I'll shut up and let you read a story.
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It was cold. Small figure dressed in white was shivering, trying to get close to the fire.
"Oh, calm yourself down, Bubbles", said the other figure, stepping out of the shadows, dressed in short black dress "It's just a little bit cool, don't be such a crybaby."
"I am not a crybaby, Buttercup! I'm just sensitive, that's all!"
"Yeah, right. Man, I can't believe I'm stuck with you even in death! I thought that going in Hell meant crazy parties and stuff, and look what I got - I'm bloody guardian of the gates, together with my angel-like sister!"
"It's only temporary, Buttercup. They sent us here to wait for Blossom, and you know it very well", said Bubbles, her long blonde pigtails flowing on the freezing wind.
"Oh, it's just great. I don't really get it, you know. What have I done to deserve this? I'm bounded with you forever, and now I'm supposed to be happy that Blossom's coming? And I thought I was free of her supervision!"
It was a long silence, as young angel looked into short-haired demon, her eyes filling with tears.
"She's our sister, Buttercup", she finally spoke, her voice trembling.
Buttercup shook her head. Yap, it was truth. She always loved Blossom and she always will. But she somehow didn't thought that redhead will die.
"AND she's already dead", continued the blonde "Stop refusing that, she'll be much better here."
Her sister opened her mouth to respond, but then she was interrupted by Hell's messenger, teleporting just in front of her.
"BC, you got to see this!", he said in disbelief "Somebody applied to save your sister!"
"Stop lying, you dork", said Buttercup loathly "Nobody EVER applied for that. You really think I'll fall for that one?"
Messenger looked at the guardians, both Angel and Demon, and then said dramatically:
"I forgot to say. It's your next mission, both of you: you're up to guard redheads return. Now I leave you, they have a live broadcast of it on Devil TV, not to be missed!"
With that, he disappeared, leaving sisters to speak in unison:
"Brick".
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The fire burnt under his feet, but he didn't feel it at all.
Three years spent with Blossom by his side seemed so far away now; since he gave his life in exchange for this chance, he felt completely apart from that.
At least he tried to.
Explanation
Yeah, right. Evil overlord of the world sacrificing his life for a girl? Not exactly. You see, being as powerful as he was, Brick kept only one feeling - his love for Blossom. That was the one thing that made him human, which meant vulnerable for him.
He only repeated the thing he did three years ago - giving a part of him in exchange for the thing he desired.
First time, he gave his soul in exchange of power. Nobody seemed to realize what will happen - not him, and certainly not the demon that gave it to him. He became immortal, and addicted to his only passion.
Brick wasted no time. He was only seventeen when it happened, and had all the eternity for ruling the world - but he was in a rush. Blossom wasn't immortal (yet) and he wanted to give her the only gift he considered worthy enough for her - entire world to rule.
At first, sixteen years old girl liked the idea. In her imagination, the world would be a much better place under their control. Better schools, higher standards, and international peace. But, too bad that her vision of ruling the world was so much different than Brick's…
They worked together first two years. Even when Blossom realized that Brick imagined all world as their slaves, she didn't take it too bad. She even told Brick about Resistance, hoping that he won't do anything evil about it. How wrong she was.
Brick should've notice the sudden fear that appeared in Blossom eyes, coldness that occurred between them after Buttercup and Butch died - but he saw what he wanted to see. His queen shouldn't be sad about his enemies death. So he continued his tyranny, and Blossoms sadness grew into depression, and depression into mental breakdown. She spent most of her time alone, looking in that red sky she began to hate, and concentrated on only one thing - keeping her other sister alive.
It wasn't enough.
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So, as you've seen, Bubbles and Buttercup are back in the story. As guardians of the Gates (you know, gates of Heaven and Hell) sisters are going to bet on how will Blossom/Brick relationship end. Oh, you'll see it in next chapter. Anyway, sorry for the shortness! It's easier for me to write that way!
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