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"Talking"
'Thinking'
"Specials"
"Specifics or more than one"
The Magic and Science of Good and Evil!
Chapter 11: Are you A.W.S.M. enough?
Part One
The City of New Townsville and what a beautiful day it is indeed. Just a few weeks after Their Spring Break our Heroes were back to business as usual, fighting crime, saving the day and doing it all before bed time. And as the sun shines down on a little tenement, Bunny stretches to greet the new day.
"Wow, what a great day!" Bunny said as she stretched "I'd better get ready for our picnic!"
Apparently Blossom thought the whole group should spend some time together. So happy to see all her friends together again Bunny quickly changed into her clothes and rushed down stairs to see her Brother and building manager Barry feeding Burns his breakfast
"Hey Barry, feeding Burns again?" Bunny asked
"Yeah." Barry said as he petted the dragon "Hard to believe we have a pet dragon huh."
"I can't believe he eats dog and cat food!"
"You kidding? He'll eat the can if he's hungry enough!"
"Hey you two!" Mona said as she came down with Blitz the smallest Rowdy-Ruff boy to meet with the siblings "Good morning!"
"Good morning!" Bunny and Barry said in unity
"Ready for the Picnic Bunny?"
"Yeah, I hope we have fun!" Bunny stated
"Blitz, don't forget to take Burns for a walk… I mean fly." Barry ordered "Be careful and don't forget to pick up this time!"
"Okay Barry!" Blitz answered
"Will you be okay without us big brother?" Bunny asked
"No sweat." Barry reassured "The boys and I are just going to the movies to check out that new film by Genndy Tartakovsky."
"That's good."
"Why in the world would anyone get rid of such a great cartoonist?" Mona asked "Well you boys have fun, see ya!"
"Bye Mona, bye Bunny!" Blitz called out as the girls walked away
"Don't have too much fun!" Barry joked
"Don't worry we won't, bye!" Bunny said as the distance between them increased
"Behave Blitz!" Mona followed
Bunny and Mona made their way to the Utonium's labs where their friends were most likely waiting
Meanwhile at Blossom's House
Blossom woke up to greet the day in her room
"Ah, what a beautiful day." Blossom said as she got up then looked at a picture on her desk of her and Dexter "Good morning sweetie, MWA!"
As Blossom made her way to the bathroom she heard strange noises coming from the locked room
"Hello?" Blossom asked as she knocked "Kasey, is that you?"
"Cheep!" Bullet chirped from outside the door
"Bullet, is Kasey okay?"
"Ooh… sis?" Kasey said as she opened the door holding her stomach "I don't feel so good."
"What's wrong Kasey? Are you nauseous?"
"No, it's not that… l when I woke up I…" Kasey then whispered the rest in Blossom's ear making her blush
"Kasey… you… oh my!"
"Please don't tell mom and dad."
"We have to tell mom, but we'll leave dad out, okay?"
"Okay."
"Cheep?" Bullet chirped on Kasey's arm
"Don't worry, I'm fine Bullet."
"Come on, let's tell mom." Blossom ordered as she helped the young girl down, as the girls reached downstairs they saw their mother at the sink washing dishes "Um mom?"
"Yes Blossom what is it?" The mom asked then looked at the youngest daughter "Is something wrong Kasey?"
"Well Kasey is…." Blossom spoke up then whispered the rest shocking the mother, who quickly changed her expression to… happy?
"My little girl's growing up!"
"Huh?" both girls grew confused
"Congratulations Kasey, I am surprised you started earlier than your sister though."
"MOM!" Blossom grew embarrassed
"I can't wait to tell your father! … Oh wait here, I have coupons! The pharmacy is not too far from here, you know what to pick up Blossom!"
"Yes mom…" Blossom spoke still embarrassed "Once I come back I'll call and cancel the picnic."
"NO!" Kasey spoke up "I'm fine Blossom really, don't stay because of me, I can come!"
"Okay, if you're sure about this Kasey."
"You girls be careful and have fun." The mom explained as the girls got ready "And don't worry Kasey, growing up is never easy… bye girls!"
"Bye Mom!" The sisters called as they left for the Utonium's lab
Later outside
Kasey stood holding her stomach in discomfort as she and Blossom continued to the lab
"Ohh… this sucks." Kasey complained
"Cheep!" Bullet complied with worry on Kasey's shoulder
"Don't worry Kasey." Blossom reassured "it's natural."
"Mom said it means I'm growing up."
"That's right, in fact I think you've grown a lot."
"Really… but you're still a lot taller than me sis."
"That's not what I mean, I mean mentally."
"Huh?"
"But you're still my noisy little sister."
"HEY… tee hee… thanks Blossom."
"Anytime Bloom, come on we're almost to the lab."
"Okay!"
"Cheep!" Bullet perked up as the sisters went to the lab which was now in sight
Meanwhile in the lab
Dexter was in the work station underneath a large machine making adjustments as he grabbed tool after tool while he laid on a roller, after a few minutes he pulled himself out, removed the goggles and rubbed the sweat off his face so he could put his glasses back on
"PHEW… finished!" Dexter said proud of himself
"Glad to see you've finished Dexter." Computress came in the room
"Yeah, now I can… (YAWN)… get some rest."
"I don't think you can Dexter."
"Huh, what do you mean Computress… wait, WHAT TIME IS IT?"
"9:15am."
"AND TODAY'S THE PICNIC!... Oh man, Blossom's going to kill me."
"It's okay Dexter, you can still have fun."
"Computress, why didn't you tell me to stop?"
"I did… ten times… every hour… Dexter, you really need to get out of this routine."
"I know…"
"You're not alone anymore Dexter, you have friends, a family that truly cares about you and a beautiful girl that loves you."
"Yeah, you have no idea how much that means to me, but… (Yawn) old habits die hard."
"I know, come on let's get you dressed."
Computress helped the exhausted Dexter get up and get ready for the day.
Meanwhile in the lab
Bubbles, Buttercup, Bunny and Mona were gathered around the table getting ready for the picnic when the sisters came finally came in
"Hi girls!" Blossom called with a bag from the pharmacy
"Hi Blossom, hi Kasey!" The girls said in unity
"CHEEP!" Bullet angrily chirped
"Hi Bullet." The girls said sheepishly
"Cheep!" Bullet cheered up
"Hi!" Kasey spoke in distain "(Groan)"
"What's wrong Kasey?" Bubbles asked as she walked over to the young girl
"I'm fine."
"Oh…huh?" Bubbles said as Blossom came and whispered in her ear making Bubbles' face turn red "SHE HAVING HER FIRST WHAT?"
"Bubbles keep it down!" Blossom shushed pleaded
"Ooh I see." Buttercup slyly sneered "Stomach pains and a bad attitude, it's not that hard to figure out what's going on."
"Um should we uh I mean uh why don't we uh!" Bunny spoke all flustered and discombobulated "Shouldn't we uh I mean uh!"
"Don't worry Kasey, it's just a part of a woman's body." Mona explained "I mean we all go through it."
"Really Mona?" Kasey asked "Even you Girls?"
"HUH? Well yes!" Mona grew embarrassed "Mine started when I was thirteen?"
"Oh I see… Sis?"
"Umm… I…" Blossom blushed "I was ten… and I still don't like it."
"You mean… It's keeps coming back?"
"Yup, every month for about a week."
"A WEEK?"
"Don't worry Kasey." Bubbles reassured but still blushed "As you get older you get used to it… I started at twelve and uh… well…"
"What about you Bunny?" Kasey asked
"WELL I UH!" Bunny Panicked then calmed down but still with a beat red face "It happened just before I first transformed… CAN WE TALK ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE PLEASE?"
"What about you Buttercup?... Buttercup?
Buttercup turned and stood silent as the girls stared, suddenly the answer came to them
"YOU NEVER HAD ONE YET?" The whole group screamed in shock
"Yeah, so what?" Buttercup glowered with a red face
"I guess this means that even Kasey is more of a woman then you now huh!" Mona teased
"Why you!"
"Hi girls!" Dexter said coming in the room
"Dexter you're here and…" Blossom paused as she inspected Dexter in his street clothes with his messed up collar uneven pants legs and semi-tucked undershirt as he rubbed the back of his messy hair "You're… a mess…"
"Yeah, I was rushing while getting ready." Dexter sheepishly smiled while Blossom glared
"You were up all night working again, weren't you?" Blossom grew agitated
"No… well a little I uh…" Dexter began to panic as Blossom fumed "I'm sorry you know how I get when I'm making something, I lost track of time that's all!"
"(Sigh) Come here!" Blossom said as she grabbed Deter and tidied him up "Dexter, you need to take better care of yourself."
"I know, I know… it's just that uh well… your hair smells nice."
"Don't change the subject, I'm mad at you now… (sigh) you know how I worry."
"I know, old habits die hard… that's all."
"That's no excuse to skip sleep, you need your rest."
As the couple talked the girls looked on at the cute scene and giggled
"Looks like Blossom wears the pants in this relationship." Buttercup stated
"But Blossom doesn't wear pants often." Kasey stated stunned
"Chee…" Bullet sighed
"It's a figure of speech Kasey!" Bunny explained "It means Blossom is in charge."
"Oh… well my sister has always been bossy!"
"Tell me about it." The girls joked
"There we go, much better!" Blossom sighed as she finished tidying up Dexter "Dexter I… (Sigh) You know I love you right?"
"Of course." Dexter sheepishly answered "I love you too."
"That's why I need you to take better care of yourself."
"Don't worry you're pretty little head. I'll try harder for you."
"It's not for me… it's for you… (kiss) alright, let's go."
"Hi girls!" Ken said as he walked in the room "Hi Kasey!"
"Hi Ken!" the girls greeted
"Hello" Kasey weakly said as she hid the items she and Blossom got from the pharmacy and held her stomach
"What's wrong Kasey?"
"I don't want to talk about it."
"You don't have to go with us if you don't want to."
"Don't worry Ken!" Blossom interrupted "Kasey's just…"
"I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT!" Kasey Screamed
'Stomach pains and irritable… uh oh' Dexter thought then explained "Ken, it's best not to get too involved in these thing when it comes to women."
"Huh, what do you mean Dex?" Ken asked
"Trust me it happens to my sister and that way I can finally get some rest. You see between the ages of nine and fifteen a girl goes starts to go through their menhmmmph!"
"Okay, that's enough out of you!" Blossom said coving up her boyfriend's big mouth "I think it's best if Ken finds out on his own, but later… MUCH later."
"Okay… Ken… just trust me, Kasey's body is just… maturing that's all."
"Uh… okay…" Ken accepted "Can I help you Kasey?"
"No I'm Fine." Kasey calmed down "Thank you."
"Hi girls!" Professor Utonium called as he came in with his wife "Is every one ready?"
"Yes sir!" The whole group cheered
"Your friend Cody called." Dr. Utonium explained "He said he's coming to take you."
"Cody's taking us?" Bubbles asked "How?"
"It's a surprise."
*Beep*Beep*
"Oh that's him now!" Professor Utonium said "Have fun now!"
"Okay!" The whole group called again "Bye!"
Meanwhile outside
"OH!" Dexter cheered "CODY'S GOT THE CAR!"
The group all gasped as they all looked at Cody's new red sports car, after all he is 16 years old
"SHOTGUN!" Dexter, Ken and Buttercup all called out at the same time
"Sorry guys, this seat is reserved." Cody explained as he opened the passenger seat "Coming Bubbles."
"Why thank you Tee Hee!" Bubbles laughed as the others groaned
Meanwhile back in the Lab
"Well honey, you know what they say." Professor Utonium spoke to his wife "With the kids away, the adults will play."
"Oh you ha ha ha!" Dr. Utonium laughed "I really should start dinner."
"(Sigh) okay dear."
*Ding Dong*
"I'll get it." Professor Utonium explained as he went to open the front door "Yes can I help you?"
"Hello Professor Utonium." said an English woman with short black hair and a business suit "How have you been?"
"Agent Honeydew, long time no see." The Professor as he shook the woman's hand "Come in, make yourself at home."
The two reentered the den to sit and talk
"Honeydew!" Dr. Utonium called as she walked over to the secret agent "How have you been? Can I get you anything?"
"No, that's quite all right." Honeydew explained "Actually I came here to talk to all of you about something important."
The room grew serious as the adults sat down
"So what's so important that you had to come and visit us?" Dr. Utonium asked
"Actually, it's about an old friend of yours!" Honeydew explained making the adults grow more curious "Professor Protozoan's son has gone missing."
"Xander?" Professor Utonium spoke up "Did something happen?"
"Yes, after the incident at the S.O.T.I. Alexander Protozoan along with his daughter disappeared without a trace."
"You and Alex were good friends growing up right honey?" Dr. Utonium asked
"Yes, he was my friend ever since high school." The professor explained "He liked it when we called him Xander. We met when our fathers met with Dexter's grandfather at the S.O.T.I. He was doing research on astrology, and technology… do you know how or why he has disappeared?"
"There's an investigation on that now." Honeydew continued "Tell me something, is it true that both you and Alexander were in charge of the research of the original component "Chemical X"?"
"Yes! Before it transformed into the more potent and powerful "Chemical Z" Xander and I were each given some to research."
"So what exactly are Chemicals X and Z?"
"We don't truly know, all we know is that exposure to Chemical X can cause an increase or even reveal the hidden or full potential of anything it's exposed too, but it was still highly unstable. However Chemical Z is more potent and stable and we've seen the results."
"You mean the Power-Puff Girls?"
"Exactly, can you believe that this compound caused gave ordinary girls the ability to lift mountains, fly faster than the speed of sound and become indestructible?"
"Yes, as well as materialization, healing and the ability to survive the vast vacuum of Space. Those girls are truly amazing, but that's not counting the villains and monsters caused by the combination of Chemical Z and Kennainum He."
"You sure do your homework Honeydew. Kennainum He was the original compound that was made for Chemical X only not as powerful, it was created by my ancestor Professor Pithum and overtime became more powerful and unstable making what we now call Chemical X."
"I see… and if this formula ever went into the wrong hands it could be disastrous."
"Yes… however I'm more worried about my friend."
"I understand Professor Utonium, don't worry Global Security is doing everything they could to find him and the chemical."
"Thank you Ms. Honeydew."
"By the way, how are the girls doing?"
"They are fine." Dr. Utonium spoke up "After being home for months I finally had a chance to know them, whatever force chose these girls to be the defenders of this city made the right choice."
"That's good to hear, because I came to warn you about the test?"
"What test?" Both Utonium's asked
"The test that shows, that they can stay Super Heroes."
The adults stood quiet shock at the news as Honeydew explained the situation.
Meanwhile at the park during the picnic
Mona went for a walk while Poochi and Bullet played in the grass as the group all stood together and laughed enjoying each other's company until they found a subject they all could talk about.
"This is the life!" Jack said as he sat with the group on their towel enjoying their picnic "School's almost over and summer's upon us."
"Yeah, I hope you enjoy high school." Cody explained
"Heh you watch." Mitch spoke up "When high school starts, I'm going to own it in no time."
"Some things never change." Dexter pointed out, yawned and then looked at a distraught Buttercup "Buttercup what's wrong, aren't you excited that you're going to high school next year?"
"Oh don't mind her." Blossom began "She's just feeling down because in the high school we're going all girls have to wear…"
"AHH, LA LA LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU LA LA LA LA!" Buttercup said covering her ears
"Skirt withdrawal?" Dexter smugly asked
"Skirt withdrawal!" the others smugly answered
"It's bad enough I have to wear a skirt while I'm a Power-Puff." Buttercup fumed "But now I have to wear it while I'm at school?... I need some air."
Buttercup got up and stormed off away from the group
"Buttercup wait!" Mitch got up and followed
The group sighed and then turned their attention to Kasey, who was laying her head on her sister's lap
"Kasey, are you sure you're okay?" Jack asked
"I can take you home, if you want me too." Cody asked
"No I'm fine, really!" Kasey said
"Um Jack?" Bunny spoke up "Do you want to get some snacks from the stand over there for everybody?"
"Sure!" Jack answered "Lead the way!"
And with that the tenement tenants were on their way
"Cody, I want to check something." Bubbles said as she got up "Do you want to come?"
"Sure." Cody said as he got up and followed his girlfriend
"Are you sure you're all right Kasey?" Blossom asked as her little sister sat up
"I'm okay Blossom." Kasey answered "I just don't want to ruin everyone's day."
"Don't worry, you're not ruining anything… by the way how do your… new…"
"Oh um… it's… a little weird… but comfy."
"That's good, now… Dexter and I are going to talk, can you watch over her Ken."
"Sure Blossom." Ken said reassuring the red haired teen
"Thanks Ken."
"We won't be long." Dexter said as he took Blossom's hand "Don't hesitate to call us if something's wrong."
"Okay I won't." Ken stated as the two red heads left, Ken then turned to Kasey to check on her "Are you okay Kasey?"
"I'm fine." Kasey spoke up to her best friend "Growing up is hard isn't it?"
"Yeah, my mom said that's why it takes so long."
"I guess you really are only young once."
"Yeah."
"Once I'm better what do you say we have more fun once school's over?"
"Sure why not."
"YEAH HA HA HA!"
"Ha ha ha!"
"(Sigh) Sometimes I wish I could stay a kid forever."
"I know, but we all have to grow up sometime… so what do you want to be when you grow up."
"I…I don't know yet, but I want to grow up here first." Kasey said as she held her hands to her chest
"K-KASEY, DON'T TOUCH THERE!" Ken said as he turned away with a red face
"Why not Ken… I WANT TO BE AS BIG AS MS. BELLUM !" Kasey smiled
"K-Kasey!"
"Tee hee that way everyone will like me and think I'm pretty!"
"Kasey, y-you don't have to be big there to be pretty."
"Huh… what do you mean Ken?"
"Well I… uh…"
"I mean… I'm nowhere near as pretty as my sister."
"That's not true, you're much prettier than you sister!" Ken spoke and then covered his mouth in embarrassment
"Ken… y-you really mean that?" Kasey said with a blush on her face as well "T-thank you."
"Uh sure… no problem."
The two youngsters stood quiet for a minute until Kasey looked at Ken again with a blushing face
"Um… Ken?" Kasey spoke up
"Um… Yes Kasey?" Ken responded
"I was wondering… well…"
"Yes?"
"When we do grow up together… well… I was wondering if… um."
"What Kasey?"
"When we grow up… would you marry me?"
"W-W-WHAT? Kasey we… uh… I…uh… you… we shouldn't be thinking about this now!"
"Tee hee relax Ken, I'm just kidding."
"That's not funny Kasey… maybe…"
"Maybe?"
"I mean… anything can happen until we grow up."
"Oh…"
The two stood silent until Kasey spoke up
"… Hey Ken." Kasey spoke
"Yeah?" Ken responded
"Well… I've seen my sister kiss Dexter a lot just like Mom and Dad do… so uh…"
"K-KASEY, ARE YOU CRAZY?"
"But don't you want to try it?"
"Well I uh… uh…"
Without realizing it Ken and Kasey looked deep into each other's eyes drawing ever closer… suddenly
"HEY GUYS!" Poochi called "WE'RE BACK!"
"CHI!" Bullet chirped
The talking robot dog and the living Squirrel doll appeared and looked with bewilderment as Ken and Kasey stood several feet apart
"What happed?" Poochi asked
"Cheep?" Bullet followed
Suddenly Kasey's compact began to beep; she then opened it to reveal Blossom and the Mayor talking about Mojo Jojo in New Townsville
"(Sigh) Hopefully this will take my mind off this pain." Kasey spoke as she stood up "Coming Bullet?"
"Cheep!" The Squirrel doll chirped as she jumped on Kasey's shoulder ash she pulled out her compact
"Good luck Kasey." Ken said "And Be Careful."
"Thanks Ken… Burning Bloom!" Kasey transformed and began to float "Hey… My pain is gone! Okay bye Ken!"
And with that Kasey flew off. Ken just sat where he was with Poochi and sighed as he waited for the other guys, knowing they were coming back to the spot once the girls left.
A little earlier somewhere not too far
Dexter and Blossom stared up at the clouds as time went by, Blossom sighed as she sat with Dexter right on her back
"Is something wrong Blossom?" Dexter asked with worry "You're not still mad at me, are you?
"No, you apologized enough." Blossom answered "I'm just worried about Kasey."
"Blossom, she's growing up."
"I know but…"
"You'll always be her big sister no matter what, and you two will always love each other."
"I know (Sigh) I was just thinking about the first time she became a Power-Puff Girl."
"What happened?"
"I was freaking out!"
"You can talk to me about it, if it makes you feel better."
"Okay, it happened last September." Blossom told Dexter everything about how Kasey became a Power-Puff Girl *Read "The Z-Rays Shine Again" Chapters 6 and 7* and that's what happened."
"A lot has changed hasn't it?"
"Yeah…"
"Blossom… you did nothing wrong, you were just frustrated and scared."
"I know…"
"Listen, things change and people change, it's all part of growing up. Besides who would have thought that someone like me and someone like you could meet let alone come together."
"Yeah, you're right. Becoming a Power-Puff Girl is one of the best things that has ever happened to me, but… one day I might have to give it up."
"Maybe… but until that day comes, you should make the best of it."
"(Sigh)"
"Don't worry Blossom, powers or no powers, you will always have your friends, your sister, your family and most of all… me."
"Dexter."
"I will never leave your side Blossom, I promise to always be there for you… and Kasey."
"Thank you Dexter, I'm glad to know I have someone with your heart… now if only you would spend less time in your lab."
"Only if you lay off the snacks."
"Not on your life mister!"
The two laughed and played as Blossom's stress disappeared. A once lonely boy with a genius brain and an ego full of denial and a once peppy energetic showoff together as a lovey dovey couple, it was like a fairy tale with a very happy ending. Suddenly Blossom's belt went off interrupting the scene
"Mr. Mayor, what's wrong?" Blossom asked
"It's Mojo and his son." The Mayor panicked
"Don't worry Mayor, I'll get the girls and we'll get right on it." Blossom said as she closed the compact and looked at her boyfriend
"Don't worry, I'll always have you." Dexter explained "But right now, your city needs you."
"You're right. I have a responsibility to uphold, thanks Dexter."
Dexter stood back as Blossom did her thing
"Hyper Blossom" Blossom transformed then floated in mid-air as she turned to Dexter "I'll be back soon!"
"Don't worry I know, just be careful" Dexter said as Blossom flew off and he walked back to the picnic. "(Sigh) I guess a hero's work is never done."
Earlier by the lake
Bubbles dipped her feet in the water as Cody watched in thought, Bubbles then turned to him to see what was the matter.
"Cody?" Bubbles asked "Is something wrong?"
"No." Cody said with a fake smile "Just thinking about the future."
"Are you… still worried about the monster inside you?"
"…yeah…"
"Cody." Bubbles spoke as she held his hands "I promise you, Dexter and the Utoniums are working on a cure. Not just for you but for all of the monsters in New Townsville."
"Bubbles, thank you." Cody said as he closed the gap between them "I have to know… if I turn into that thing and can never be changed back… would you… would you still be by my side?"
"(Gasp)… How could you say that?"
"Bubbles, I…"
"I would do anything to stay by your side… even if it means becoming a monster again" *Read "The Z-Rays Shine Again" Chapter 9*
"Bubbles… Thank you… you're always saving me, just like the hero you are."
"Cody." Bubbles spoke up but then her compact beeped, she opened it up and heard Blossom's and the Mayor's voices, she then turned to Cody
"It's okay, I'm not going anywhere."
"(Mwa) Bye Cody… Rolling Bubbles!" Bubbles transformed and flew to the scene
"I have faith Bubbles." Cody said with a smile as he walked back to the picnic "And as long as I have that faith, I know we will be happy one day."
Earlier in the thick of the woods
Buttercup and Mitch were feeding some animals with their nuts until Mitch noticed something wrong with Buttercup.
"Hey BC is something wrong?" Mitch asked "Come on these critters are getting hungry."
"I know, it's just." Buttercup said then got up scaring the critters away then turned to Mitch "I've decided… and I want to hear your answer."
"Okay shoot!" Mitch said but then noticed Buttercup's face turning redder "Are you sure you're okay?"
"I'M FINE… I just want to know… if you… if you… grrr… (Inhale)… I want to know if you want to make it official!"
"BC what are you talking about? Make what official?"
"Y-You know… US!"
"Come on girl, you're acting weird."
"I'm fine you moron… I just want it to be official."
"Huh?"
"Grr… (Inhales some more)… MITCH… WILL YOU OFFICIALLY BE MY BOYFRIEND?"
In surprise Mitch was left speechless and dropped the nuts on the floor, Buttercup had an intense blush all over her face showing Mitch that she was serious
"The others think we're a couple." Buttercup explained "And while I do like hanging out with you, I just want to take it further… I mean no other boy wants to come near me and they act like they're scared of me…. MITCH PLEASE, I REALLY LIKE YOU!"
"Buttercup… I…" Mitch began to stutter but then stood up to give his answer to Buttercup's teary face "You're serious!"
Mitch stood up and did something he has never done before, he gave his former best friend now girlfriend a hug.
"Sure, anything for you." Mitch answered
Buttercup looked up and smiled as she hugged back
"Thank you Mitch (Sniff), you're the best." Buttercup began to tear up until she heard a strange sound
"Heh heh heh." Mitch quietly laughed
"HEY!" Buttercup grew emotional as she pushed Mitch away "What's so funny?"
"It's nothing, it's just… I know you're a girl and all… but this is the first time I see you… as a girl!"
"Humph, I can't help it, you've meet my family. I'm like this because of them, besides I can't stand all that girly-girly stuff."
"I don't see the problem, you could be whatever you want to be and I'll still be by your side."
"Thanks Mitch."
"Besides no matter who you decide to be, you could be a real cutie if you put your mind to it. Ha ha!"
"I TOLD YOU NOT TO CALL ME THAT!" Buttercup screamed in embarrassment as she pinched Mitch's freckled face "I TOLD you… that I…I…"
Buttercup calmed down and stared at Mitch's eyes, Mitch stared back as Buttercup's face suddenly became beautiful to him. As their eyes and hearts came in sync they unknowing came closer and closer to each other's faces… suddenly
*Beep beep beep*
"What the… OH COME ON!" Buttercup said as she opened her compact to hear Blossom and the Mayor talk about the situation "(Sigh) Sorry Mitch."
"Don't worry about it." Mitch said as he put his hand on Buttercup's shoulder "Besides your team needs their toughest fighter and the city needs their heroines. Go on and kick some butt!"
"Thanks Mitch." Buttercup spoke as she took out her compact and flew off "Powered Buttercup!"
"Hmm… I have a girlfriend… wow… Ha ha MAN… (Sigh) Guess I should go back to the spot!" and with that Mitch walked back to the picnic
Earlier at the corner store just outside the park
Jack and Bunny were heading back with the snacks when Jack decided to ask a simple question
"Bunny, I've been wondering." Jack began
"Yes?" Bunny responded
"What do you think would happen if everyone knew about you being a Power-Puff Girl?"
"AH… gee… I-I don't know! Everyone would freak out I guess."
"And your brother?"
"…That's the scary part, I don't know what he'll do."
"Well he is very over protective of you."
"Yeah, you've experienced that first hand."
"Don't remind me (shudders) I feel like he's watching us right now and if I turn around he's going to just appear and… (gulp)."
"Ha ha ha don't be silly Jack, this is my brother we're talking about not the Slender-Man."
"Sometimes I can't tell who's scarier."
"Ha ha ha that's my high school football playing MVP brother for you… we're the only relatives we got *Read chapter 15 of TZRSA for details*. But what really scares me is everyone else."
"Everyone else?"
"Friends, neighbors, strangers… you know people who aren't related to me."
"Bunny… I will never leave your side! I promise!"
"Jack, I… thank you."
"Well if anything happens, you girls could always hang out with those Rowdy-Ruff Boys."
"EW NO!"
"Ha ha ha oh come on I think you all would look cute together with your counterparts."
"Jack I told you, the Rowdy-Ruff Boys come from our DNA, it's like we're related! And being with them would be like… Incest!"
"Incense? What the heck is that?"
"Incest is… how should I put it? It's a forbidden relationship between ones related by blood."
"Oh I get it, since they all have the DNA of you girls, they would be like your sons or brothers or something."
"Exactly! Besides they seem to have fun with Barry."
"I guess because they didn't have a real man in their lives, Barry does act like a big brother to everyone and not just you."
"Yeah and he finally asked Kelly out on dates."
"Good for him, he deserves it."
"Yeah."
"Bunny listen to me… one day I hope your brother and I can reach an understanding, because… I don't want to leave your side."
"Jack, I…"
"You've done so much for me and your brother has done so much for everyone it's hard to imagine life without either of you."
"(Gasp)"
"Bunny, you are truly an amazing girl and it doesn't matter if you're a Power-Puff or not."
"Am I?"
"Of course you are, you just have to stop selling yourself short."
"You really think so?"
"Yeah, I mean there must be some reason why you became a Power-Puff."
"Thanks Jack." Bunny said as she hugged her boyfriend
"Any time." Jack responded as he hugged back
Suddenly Bunny's belt went off forcing her to open her compact and hear Blossom and the mayor
"Duty calls." Bunny said as she turned back to Jack "Will you be okay?"
"Sure!" Jack said as he grabbed all the snacks "Just be careful okay."
"Yeah… Starry Bunny!"
And with that Bunny transformed and flew off, joining the others in battle leaving Jack to carry the snacks
"Oh well, a little more guy time never hurt anyone."
Meanwhile by a flower bed
Mona sat down and picked some flowers to make a bouquet leaving her to her thoughts
'These flowers are so pretty.' Mona thought to herself 'Tee hee if Brick was here he'd probably grab as many flowers as he could and give them to me.'
Mona stood up and looked over the vast garden
'You know if I wanted to I could bring all these flowers to life so they could go where ever they wanted… but then people would think of them as monsters.'
She then looked up into the sky to see birds flying away
"Why not? If I wanted to I can go anywhere I want and do anything I wanted to, I have everything I wanted now. It's true… I have a family, friends, a life and people who will love and protect me. (Sniff) It feels like a dream."
"Maybe it is a dream." A voice was heard making Mona stand up and look at a girl around her age wearing a pure white summer dress, she had long slick black hair with only a few large strands in the front with a white head band, her eyes were closed as she smiled and she had a very beautiful face "Sorry to eavesdrop, but I wanted to see all the flowers."
"Oh…"
"So what were you talking about?"
"ME? OH UH NOTHING… just… ya know… stuff!" *PING* suddenly a chill ran down Mona's spine 'T…This feeling, it feel like… when I was in front of Him for the first time… But… this girl… she doesn't feel evil… so why is it so hard to breath around her?'
"Huh is something wrong?"
"N-NO! I just… well… My name is Mona… W-what's yours?'
"Mona huh? You're not who I'm looking for."
"Who are you looking for?"
"That… is for another time."
*WHOOSH*
Suddenly a strong force of wind force Mona to cover her eyes and the girl disappeared leaving Mona with confusion and fear, but Mona soon forgot the whole thing and turned her attention back to the flowers.
Part Two
Meanwhile in New Townsville
Mojo Jojo and Jr. Mojo were in their giant Robo and causing a really big no no and people were on the go go! (I can't believe I just did that)
"Ah nothing like a little destruction to calm the nerves right Jr.?" Mojo asked his son
"You said it dad!" Jr. replied then saw the radar signaling the approaching heroes "Dad, they're here!"
"I see them, FIRE!" Mojo called making the robots fire all its weapons
"Ah Mojo Mojo Mojo, What are you doing?" Bubbles cutely teased as she dodged the enemy fire and fired bubbles back at it "Are you trying to take over the world again?"
"Yes I'm trying to take over the world again." Mojo said with Frustration "AND I'M GOING TO DO IT TOO!"
"Sure you are!" Buttercup teased as well smashing parts of the robots with her hammer "With you big dumb smelly robot?"
"IT'S NOT A BIG DUMB SMELLY ROBOT!" Mojo Jr. yelled as he pushed buttons "IT'S A SUPER BIG AWESOME ROBOT THAT DOES COOL STUFF!"
"LIKE THIS!" Mojo said as he made a huge cannon appear only to be knocked off by Bunny's ball shot from the pin of her Kendama
"Sorry but we've seen that already!" Bunny teased as well "Nothing new, been there done that!"
"I hate to break it to you guys." Bloom said staying out of sight but still next to the robot "But battling you is getting kind of boring."
"Cheep cheep." Bullet said crossing her arms and shaking her head in agreement
"Boring… BORING?" Mojo snapped "Is this boring?"
A missile came out the forehead of the robot only to be stopped dead in its tracks by Blossom with one hand
"Look we do this every day." Blossom explained "You're all… I am Mojo Jojo and with my blah blah blah blah shall rule the world, I will be the one in command, total global domination shall be my responsibility, I…"
"I DO NOT TALK LIKE THAT!" Mojo screamed "I am clear, consist and to the point, I am not a broken record, and I do not repeat myself over and over again, I…"
"Uh Dad…" Mojo Jr. Interrupted "You kind of do do it, especially when you're losing it."
"Well in case you haven't noticed son, I AM LOSING IT!"
"And everyday Bullet, Bloom, Bunny, Buttercup, Bubbles and I stop you." Blossom continued her explanation "When are you going to learn that you will never, ever rule the world and that all your little weapons and plans are all going to blow up in your…"
*BOOM*
Suddenly the missile Blossom was holding blew up in the robots face causing it to fall and shut down, making the girls laugh. Blossom managed to calm down and looked at the wreckage
"Three…" Blossom began "Two… One…"
"Curse you Power-Puff Girls!" Mojo yelled as he climbed out the robot and ran away "I'll remember this!"
"DAD!" Mojo Jr. called running after his father "Wait or me!"
"Well that was easy." Bubbles cheerfully explained
"We should be getting back to the boys." Bunny spoke up "They're probably bored without us."
"Yeah, let's go!" Buttercup cheered
*FLASH*
Suddenly a blinding flash appeared above the girls causing them to look up to see if they see the source while covering their eyes
"What is that?" Bubbles yelled
"I can't see!" Bloom called out
"Cheep chi!" Bullet followed
"Hold on!" Blossom ordered "Something's happening!"
*FLASH*
Suddenly another flash came and the girls disappeared while the bright light faded and also disappeared.
Someplace… Secret
The girls rubbed their eyes and looked around to see themselves on what looked like an empty room with windows showing the night sky inside a space station
"Bullet!" Bloom spoke up "I don't think we're in New Townsville anymore."
"Chee!" Bullet chirped
"I don't see no yellow brick road either." Buttercup joked "But I'm about to smash something if we don't get some answers."
"Uh girls." Bunny called the others to look out the windows "You're not going to believe this."
The girls ran to the windows to see that the night sky wasn't really a night sky
"I don't believe this!" Bubbles gasped "We're in space!"
"Y-you mean…" Blossom began
"WE WERE ABDUCTED BY ALIENS?" The sisters screamed
"This can't be real… NOOOOO!" Blossom panicked "W-WHAT IF THEY PROBE US?"
"WHAT IF THEY REPLACE US WITH EVIL CLONES?" Kasey didn't help
"WHAT IF THEY TAKE OVER OUR MINDS?"
"WHAT IF THEY EXPERIMENT ON US?"
"WHAT IF… WHAT IF THEY PUT EVIL MAN EATING BABIES THAT EXPLODE OUT OF US?"
"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!" the sisters screamed louder
"No, that's not going to happen." Bubbles and Bunny explained while fanning themselves
"You two have been looking at too many alien movies." Buttercup grumbly explained
Suddenly the large door in the room opened and a shadowy figure appeared and slowly walked towards the girls as they braced themselves
"Is that an Alien?" Bloom asked
"Grr." Bullet growled ready to pounce from Bloom's shoulder
"No…" Bunny answered "I… I think that's a witch."
"Alien, witch or whatever it's not going to take us without a fight!" Buttercup stated as she readied her hammer
"There's no need to worry girls." The witch spoke with an English accent and revealed herself in the light, she was a beautiful adult woman wearing a pink and red somewhat revealing witch costume but had a red mask over her face "I'm sorry we had to pull you from your duties back home, but this was the only way to get your attention."
"Huh?" Bubbles puzzled "Have we met?"
"I don't think we've met her." Bunny explained "But she does seem familiar."
"You're right." Buttercup followed "I feel like I've seen her before but I can't figure out where."
"Well… I'm really not all that famous." The woman modestly explained
"O… M… G…!" Bloom gasped "Y-you're… you're… MS. SPELL!"
"YOU'RE A REAL SUPER HERO!" Blossom cheered "And one of the founding members of the Association of World's Super Men!"
"NO WAY!" Bubbles, Bunny and Buttercup gasped
"I remember now!" Bunny spoke up "I've seen you in Ms. Blossom's magazines, you really are a real super hero!"
"Well… I'm actually flattered." Ms. Spell explained "Yes I am Ms. Spell and I also know of you, the young and powerful heroes of the city of New Townsville, The Power-Puff Girls Z!"
"Wow, she knows about us!" Blossom gasped
"Actually, we all do."
"All?"
"Yes, now come along, there's someone who wants to meet all of you." Ms. Spell explained and walked back through the door
"Um… yes ma'am." Blossom nervously followed with the others in pursuit, they kept going looking at the strange space station until they reached a large door "Well here we are, you may enter and I shall follow."
The girls gulped as the door opened to a room where there was no light, they all calmly entered to the middle where a spot light. The door suddenly closed and the girls looked around in a slight panic
"Welcome young heroes!" A stern man's voice called out grabbing the girls attention, suddenly the lights turned on to reveal a large u shaped desk where strange looking adults all looked down at the girls and in the middle was a man with a yellow cowl that looked like an eagle on top, he also had a blue and white shirt with white stars on the blue, blue gloves and a red and white striped cape "Welcome to the Association of World's Super Men!"
The girls stood in shock as they were surrounded by famous heroes from all over the world, they franticly looked around to see if they could recognize as many heroes as they could
"Ma-ma-m-ma-ma-m" Blossom stuttered "MAJOR GLORY, THE GREATEST AMERICAN HERO THAT HAS EVER LIVED!"
"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!" Bubbles screamed with glee as she looked at a young man with long flowing blond hair and a guitar axe "VAL HALLEN, THE VIKING GOD OF ROCK!"
"NO… FLIPING… WAY!" Buttercup squealed as she looked at a giant purple muscular man "THE INFRAGGABLE KRUNK, THE WORLDS MIGHTIEST MORTAL!"
"(Huff Puff)" Bunny Hyper ventilated "The Living Bullet, Tiki Torch, Sam-R-I, White Tiger, Capital G, Phan-Tone, Rat Man, Snow Man, Big Ben, E Male, The Down Under Mate, Ya Man, Mandingo, Mucho Muchacho, Mushu Gai Man, and even Freedom Gal!"
"Sis… It's… It's…!" Bloom spoke up as she pointed and caught her sister's attention "GALACTIC MAN!"
"W-we're surrounded by famous heroes from all over the world!" Blossom explained "Are we…?"
"Yes, you are." Major Glory explained "Welcome to the Association of World's Super Men Space Station."
"WOW!" The girls all shook with excitement
"Yes, we know all about you Power-Puff Girls, in fact we have been monitoring you for some time." Major Glory stated as screens of the girls in action appeared over the stands "And it seems you do a fairly good job at keeping your City of New Townsville safe."
"Wow uh… thank you sir." Blossom nervously spoke up
"Needless to say, you girls rock!" Val Halen stated making the girls blush
"And so we have come to an agreement to make you full fledge Super heroes!" Miss Spell explained making the girl gasp
"If… you pass our test." Major Glory spoke up again putting the girls glee to a halt
"A test?" Blossom asked
"What kind of test?" Bubbles followed
"A test huh? Bring it on!" Buttercup spoke with determination
"W-What will happen after the test?" Bunny nervously asked
"Will pass it, just watch!" Bloom cheered up
"Cheep!" Bullet followed
"Hmm… this test will put all that you have learned and experienced into one scenario, we will judge you on your abilities and skills, both physically and mentally!" Glory explained "If you pass you will be full fledge heroes and members of the A.W.S.M."
"Awesome!" The girls cheered
"Exactly!.. You will be sent back home and will still do your normal hero routine, however you will be able to contact us any time if you don't feel up to the task and will be called upon or contacted when we heroes feel the need for your assistance."
"Wow, cool!" Blossom began causing the girls to converse with themselves
"However…" Major Glory spoke up one again grabbing the girl's attention "If any one of you fail… we will have no choice but to strip all you of your powers and position as the heroes of New Townsville."
The girls all stood in shock at the words this stern man spoke, the girls paused to realize that… he was serious.
"No way!" Kasey objected
"Cheep!" Bullet chirped with anger
"But why?" Bunny asked with concern
"You've got to be kidding?" Buttercup refused to believe it
"It doesn't make any sense!" Bubbles spoke up
"After all that we've done for our families and friends, you want to take us away from them?" Blossom asked "Why?"
"No man's an island." Major Glory explained "We've been keeping an eye on all five of you for some time now and I do not doubt your abilities… however… I have doubts about your character. Truth be told the chances of young heroes passing these test are one in five thousand and based on your character alone, you just may fail."
"Wait a minute!" Blossom spoke up "What do you mean our character?"
"Let's start with you Hyper Blossom, why did you want to become a hero in the first place? What makes you capable of even being called a hero? And why should anyone trust you? Need I remind you of your other half Dark Blossom?"
"Huh?"
"You claim to be a hero yet you show off the most selfish actions and as Dark Blossom you lose every regard for human life."
"…I…"
"Bubbles… though strong in heart and kind, you have proven to be the most naive and less focused of the group, only interested in showing off your pretty skirt."
"Umm…" Bubbles said in shame
"Buttercup… tomboy… yes, unorthodox brute… definitely! The most reluctant of the heroes and the one to never have a plan and always leaps before looking often putting others after your own pride."
"Grr…" Buttercup growled
"Bunny… the smart one but always the scared one, always thinking, always worrying but never acting… especially on your own when needed the most… also is it true that you were once able to transform into a monster."
"B-b-but…" Bunny stuttered
"And finally Bloom and Bullet, the two youngest members, always having to be protected, rescued and always getting in the way. You two seem to cause more trouble than some villains."
"That's not true!" Bloom objected
"Cheep!" Bullet agreed
"Maybe so." Ms. Spell spoke as she walked towards the girls "But this test is to see if you five are truly capable of continuing what you do."
"So… what do we have to do for this test?" Bunny asked
"I'm sorry we have to keep it secret."
"So much for studying." Buttercup scoffed
"Ms. Spell, please escort our guest out of the room." Major Glory ordered "You will have ninety minutes to think of your response."
"What response?" Blossom asked
"To what makes you think you all should stay super heroes, it's obvious that you lot still don't know the answer. Once that question is answered, we will begin the test… Good luck to all of you… You'll need it."
And with that Ms. Spell escorted the girls out of the room with their heads full of doubt and uncertainty.
"Feel free to look around and take your time, but remember you have one and a half hours." Ms. Spell explained as the girls slowly walked away "Girls… take note… a true hero always finds the answers from deep within, I wish you the best of luck."
And with that Ms. Spell walked back to the court room leaving the girls to go in their separate directions
"Spell can I talk to you?" Freedom Gal appeared and walked over to the sorceress "Well, what do you think?"
"Well they do have a lot of potential." Ms. Spell explained "And I do believe that they have what it takes to be something greater… however they have only been heroes for almost two years now, we will just have to wait and see if they have the will… and heart."
A few minutes later
Blossom, Bloom and Bullet toured around the hall of past heroes until they saw museum like displays of past heroes, Space Ghost, Bird Man, Mightor, The Herculoids, Frankenstein Jr., Samson and Goliath and their personal favorites (Mine too) The Blue Falcon and Dyno-Mutt. Suddenly something caught the sisters' eyes… a trio of young heroes Coil Man, Fluid Man and Multi Man also known as The Impossibles.
"So how's your pain Bloom?" Blossom asked
"Oh, It's okay." Bloom answered "As long as I'm a Power-Puff Girl I'll be fine, But once I change back…"
"Don't worry sis, It's all part of growing up."
"I guess… do you think this test is part of growing up too?"
"I guess so… Bloom, when I look at these heroes I have to wonder what it is that they have that we don't… and why do these heroes doubt us?"
"…"
"Cheep chi!" Bullet called
What is it Bullet?" Bloom asked making her and her sister look "Galactic Man!"
"Hello girls." The Full Masked hero greeted "I hear you're fans of my adventures."
"YES SIR!" both girls cheered
"I see you're looking at the statues of old heroes… these were great heroes."
"Yeah, they were!" Blossom spoke up
"So tell me girls, what gives you the right to be heroes at all?"
"What?" Blossom asked with the question catching her and her sister off guard "W-well… what gives you the right?"
"Good answer! Now tell me what chose you out of all people to be heroes?"
"Who knows… maybe there's a higher power at work, but all I know is that I don't regret being a hero, just like I've always wanted."
"Why did you want to be a super hero?"
"Well, at first I thought it would be cool to fly around and save people so they could look up to you… but then I realize that I also had the power to do what's right. When we were younger we were always bullied and picked on and Bloom would always get hurt, I thought if I was a super hero I would be able to protect everybody I cared for especially her. Maybe there is someone more suited to be a super hero than me, but I was chosen and I refuse to let anyone down."
"That's right sis!" Bloom agreed "I realized after I became a super hero it wasn't always fun and games, it was a responsibility. My sister wanted nothing more than to protect me, but when I got my powers I realized that I could protect her too. We do what's right because we can!"
"Cheep chee!" Bullet cheered
"HA HA HA HA HA!" Galactic Man laughed and put his hands on their shoulders "Those were very good answers! Girls, never lose that light and hope you carry. For when you need it, it will lead you to victory. Use it on this test and I know you will pass this test, you have my support."
"Galactic Man…" The girls' stunned fear turned in to excitement "Thank you!"
"I'd better be going" The hero said before walking off "Good luck girls!"
With renewed pride the girls waved goodbye to their hero and smiled at each other
"You know something sis." Bloom spoke up
"What Bloom?" Blossom asked
"Growing up, might not be so bad."
"Cheep!" Bullet chirped also feeling renewed
At the same time by some windows
"I wonder." Bubbles looked at the beautiful Earth with worry and fear "What would my life be like if I never became a Power-Puff Girl? Would I have ever met Cody again? Would Buttercup and Mitch ever meet? Would Ken and Kasey know each other? Would Blossom ever meet someone as wonderful as Dexter? Would Bunny still be sad? Would Blossom and Kasey get along? More importantly would we have ever become friends? So many questions about my life, what do I do if I have to give it all up?"
"Hey, why are you here all by yourself?" A voice called getting Bubbles attention "Want to talk about it?"
"V-Val Halen! Uh… Sure!"
"It's Beautiful isn't it?" Val asked standing next to Bubbles looking at the Earth
"Y-yes… it is."
"It's too bad it's the only one we have. Can you imagine losing everything you know and love."
"Uh… no, I can't."
"Midgard, is such a fragile world."
"Is that why heroes are chosen carefully?"
"Kind of."
"Do you think you can fix it by yourself?"
"Well I… no, I can't… no one can… not by themselves anyway, we all have to do our part and do our best."
"Okay, now let me ask you this… if you could change anything from the past would you?"
"I… I… I don't know! I mean… there are things I would want to change, but what if I change something to good for me… but it become bad for someone else?"
"Sometimes things happen for a reason, whether it's deserved or just coincidence. Making one thing different can change a lot more then you realize."
"I see… Bad thing do happen to everybody, but if we accept all the good things then we shouldn't change it or we might lose what's good."
"Exactly! Well I better be getting back, okay kid?"
"W-Wait, Mr. Halen!"
"Yeah?"
"Even if I do fail this test, can I at least have your autograph?"
"Oh… Okay!" Hal couldn't refuse Bubbles starry eyed face and he gave Bubbles a poster with his signature "Good luck!"
And with that Bubbles saw the young hero off and with a renewed sense of pride turned back to the Earth
"Maybe I don't have the right to change things." Bubbles smiled "But neither do they… I'm a Power-Puff Girl for a reason and no one should take that away from me."
Meanwhile in another section of the space station
Buttercup huffed and puffed stomping her feet in what looked like an empty training hall
"Humph, big jerks!" Buttercup pouted "After all we've done for New Townsville, they want to come in and just kick us out like that? THAT'S HORSE SNOT!"
"Buttercup took a seat and began to think of all the things that has happened over the past year and a half that's happened when they became Power-Puff
"I don't care if these guys are real heroes, we've protected our home not them. (Sigh) Why don't they trust us?"
"It's not about trust." A nasally voice called getting Buttercup's attention "Up here."
"Wait, you're uh… Rat Man!" Buttercup stated as the chubby hero fell from the ceiling and on to the floor net to the young teen
"That's right!"
"But… Why aren't you back at the meeting?"
"I was busy tuning up Freedom Gal's morality mobile then I decided to try out my new inventions when I heard you ranting and raving. You're a Power-Puff Girl right?"
"Uh… yeah."
"Follow me."
Rat Man lead Buttercup in to a room full of pictures and small statues of heroes she's never seen before, the heroes all looked young or inexperienced. Suddenly the duo stopped at a large statue of a large man with what looked like an "M" on his chest
"Where are we?" Buttercup asked "And who is that?"
"This is the Hall of Shame." Rat Man Answered "This is a reminder of people of the heroes that don't need to be."
"What do you mean?"
"Look to my right!"
"Hey, that's Spore! I heard of him great hero!"
"You think so? He's in here because his method of justice is mass murder."
"But the bad guys are gone right?"
"Murder is murder no matter how it's done. Besides, death and destruction only lead to more death and destruction. Do you really think that sinking to the same level as the villains we fight justifies what we really do?"
"I… uh…"
"They don't, there are times when a hero is gone that another hero will step up and take his place, the same can be said for villains. We believe jail or an asylum is best because a villain doesn't want to take the place of someone who'd rather step down."
"That makes sense!"
"The same can be said for Comrade Red on the left, however he is seeking true guidance from his fellow heroes. But it's this false hero here in the middle takes the cake."
"Who is he?"
"He is known as Major Man, they say he could do anything and had millions of people fooled until he was exposed for setting up crimes and purposely let people get hurt for fame and fortune."
"Is that why you have to be careful choosing new heroes?"
"Yes, especially if they're young and inexperienced. Well I'd better be getting back to work."
"Okay Rat Man, thanks and don't worry, we'll prove to all of you that we are real heroes."
"Hey I'm convinced, but Major Glory will be a little tougher… All right, see you later!"
Rat Man left Buttercup with her thoughts. She then clenched her fists and looked up with confidence
"I'll show them… we all will, we are heroes… and we've earned that right time and time again… and we're nothing like these fakes!"
At the same time
Bunny sat at the cafeteria alone in the corner thinking to herself
"Becoming a Power-Puff Girl is one of the best things that has ever happened to me." Bunny thought out loud as tears of fear and anguish filled in her eyes "I can't imagine what my life would be if I never meet Ms. Blossom and the others. I mean… I'm can't turn into a monster any more, but… that monster was a good way for me to become brave… regardless, a monster is a monster right?"
Suddenly a large shadow loomed over Bunny forcing her to look up to a giant purple muscle bound man
"Can Krunk sit with Purple girl?" The Infraggable Krunk asked
"Um… sure…" Bunny said as she rubbed her eyes and moved over so the gigantic man could sit
"Thank you… What's purple girl's name?"
"Um… Bunny, sir."
"Me am Krunk, Krunk want to be friend."
"Uh… o-okay Mr. Krunk."
"Bunny girl want Krunk as friend, but isn't Krunk monster to girl?"
"What? No? Mr. Krunk, you're a famous hero!"
"But people say Krunk look like monster and monster is monster, right?"
"No… I didn't mean… I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings."
"Krunk's feelings not hurt, Krunk know Bunny girl no understand what real monster is."
"Huh?"
"When Krunk make friends with Flag Man and Blondie, Flag Man taught Krunk what real Monster is."
"Flag Man? You mean Major Glory?"
"Yes, Flag Man tell Krunk that it is what monster do that make monster not what look like. Tell Krunk, did Bunny girl hurt anyone when Bunny girl was monster?"
"Actually… NO!"
"So Bunny girl transform into something else, not monster."
"Oh I see! When you put it that way… but… I'm still worried about this test… I'm scared."
"Why Bunny Girl scared?"
"Because I know I'm going to fail and let everyone down, I'm just a coward."
"You scared… but you no coward."
"(Sniff) I'm not?"
"Flag Man told Krunk, it okay to be scared. Being scared no make you coward, not doing what right make you coward."
"(Gasp)"
"Will Bunny girl stop helping friends?"
"No."
"Will Bunny girl turn back on friends?"
"Never."
"Will Bunny girl run when friends need her?"
"I'd rather die! My friends have done too much for me to deny them, I will never turn my back on my friends!"
"… Bunny girl no coward."
"Huh?"
"Flag Man tell Krunk, it okay to be brave and scared at same time."
"Huh?"
"Bunny girl no coward, Bunny girl no monster, Bunny girl… hero."
"(GASP)"
"Bunny girl need to believe in Bunny girl… because Krunk believe in Bunny girl."
Bunny's tears changed from doubt to relief as her eyes suddenly glowed with energy making Krunk stand up and put his giant hand on her shoulder
"Krunk know Bunny girl will pass test." Krunk reassured the girl "Krunk like Bunny girl, Krunk want to be Bunny girl's friend."
"Mr. Krunk, I…" Bunny began then smiled "I want to be your friend too Mr. Krunk."
"Krunk better go now, good luck Bunny girl!"
"Okay Mr. Krunk bye!" Bunny waved to the large man the snapped herself out of her funk and with a quick slap in the ace with both hands cheered up. "I can't give up, but… I'll still do my best."
Time was up and the girls reentered the court room
Major Glory stood stern and steady as the girls entered the room ready for anything the heroes could throw at them
"So girls, ready for your test?" Major glory asked
"YES SIR!" the girls all stated at once
"Ooh confident, aren't we? Well now, I guess we should begin with the usual evaluation."
The lights went out and only six spot lights were on each of the heroes standing on the stage
"Let's start with you… Bloom." Major glory began and Bloom walked up to him "Tell me, you are only nine years old and you think you are capable of being a hero? How so?"
"Because I know right from wrong and I never give up!" Bloom bravely answered "I know I may be too young and small, but I'm a Power-Puff Girl for a reason and I'm not going to let it go to waste."
"Hmm… okay, at least you're not a coward like your friend Bunny."
"I am not a coward." Bunny spoke up as she also walked up to the Major
"That's surprising, are you saying that you are not scared of failing?"
"Actually sir, I'm terrified… but that doesn't mean I won't try my best. Pass or fail, at least I will know I tried."
"Humph… I see you want to be a rebel, tell me how many more people will be hurt by you and Buttercup."
"Now wait just a minute!" Buttercup yelled and stomped towards the man "I admit, I've gone over board and even lost it at times, but I would never raise my hammer against and innocent person. I will use it to bring justice to those who deserve it!"
"Hmm… Interesting… It's amazing that these "White Z-Rays" chose you five brats of all people."
"We are not brats!" Bubbles said as she walked up to the man as well "We were given the chance to make the world a better place, just like any other hero."
"And what prey tell make you, any of you, think you are the right choices to be heroes? How do you know there wasn't anyone better? How do you know you weren't chosen by mistake?"
The girls stood silent as none of them could come up with an answer, suddenly Blossom walked up to the major and gave her answer
"The truth is… there are no right answers to those questions." Blossom's answer shocked everyone "Whether we were born with it or we got them from a freak accident, does anyone care as long as we use our powers responsibly. We had just as much a chance to have powers as anyone else, but who knows maybe there is someone more suited to be heroes than us, regardless we are the Power-Puff Girls and no matter what the reason we use our powers to help those in need!"
The girls smiled at their leader's answer and all gathered around her to show their support, but Major Glory was in a different mood
"So… those are your answers?" Glory spoke up "Very well… it seems that you still don't know what it means to be heroes and don't have what it takes to stay heroes!"
The girls all gasped in shock at the Major's decision, as doubt and self loathing began to take over
"Now, do as I say and give up your powers." Major Glory ordered
"No." Blossom spoke up
"As your superior you shall do as I say."
"If you want our powers…" Blossom said as she held her Yo-yo in front of herself ready to fight "You will have to take them!"
"We've earned the love and respect of New Townsville." Bubbles said getting her Bubble wand ready "You have no right to take us away from them!"
"There are too many people counting on us!" Buttercup shouted as she readied her hammer "We will not let them down, and we don't care who says otherwise!"
"You may think we are not heroes…" Bunny stood firm with her kendama "But our family and friends are counting on us to be there for them!"
"We will keep our powers even if we have to fight you Major Glory!" Bloom stated with Bullet ready to pounce "We were chosen and we will not give up!"
"CHEEP!" Bullet chirped
"WE ARE… THE LOVELY FIGHTING SCIENCE LEGEND, POWER-PUFF GIRL Z!"
*Cue Lightning*
Major Glory gave a shocked expression on his face and then he suddenly looked down, clenched his fist and shook
"You girls… I… I… I… I HAVE NEVER BEEN SO MOVED!" Major Glory began crying with tears of joy leaving the girls with bewilderment "YOU HAVE PROVEN YOURSELVES AS TRUE HEROES, YOU HAVE PASSED THE TEST!"
"HUH?... WHAAAAAAAAAAT?"
Suddenly the lights turned on and the crowd stood up, applauded the girls and came down to congratulate them
"W-w-what happened?" Blossom asked
"You passed dearie." Ms. Spell explained
"Huh?" Bubbles asked in confusion
"What?" Buttercup followed
"Uh?" Bunny too
"I don't get it!" Bloom spoke up
"Cheep!" Bullet chirped
"It's very simple actually." Freedom Gal walked up to them "You see the true test was to see your drive."
"Drive?" Bubbles and Bloom asked
"Our motivation!" Bunny explained
"You see many young heroes take this very same test." Ms. Spell explained "Believing in their own abilities most young heroes believe the test is strictly physical but often that is not the case."
"Well that would explain Rat Man." Buttercup spoke up
"Exactly!" Freedom Gal spoke up "Rat Man is a nice guy and very helpful, he's no Olympic champion, but he's very dependable and always willing."
"You see the test was to see if you knew what it means to be true heroes." Ms. Spell continued "Most young heroes think it's all about fighting crime and nothing else."
"But you girls realized that it's a lot more to being a super hero than fighting crime, but to make sure we sent some fellow heroes to check on you during your break. You actually listened and realized it's about protecting the people you care about and taking care of your loved ones as well as yourselves."
"And that's what it means to be true heroes."
The girls smiled and sighed as relief consumed their bodies as they looked at each other with glee, suddenly Blossom thought of something
"But what about all that stuff the Major said?" Blossom asked
"It was only a scare tactic." Ms. Spell continued "The chances of young heroes passing really are one in five thousand, however we don't take away their powers we just erase their memories of the test and let them continue until we think they truly are ready."
"And today you girls proved you were truly ready." Freedom Gal explained
"Wow!" Blossom said as she and the others blushed "I can't wait to tell the professor and… Dexter… AH WHAT TIME IS IT?"
"Are you in a hurry?"
"We were all together in a picnic when Mojo attacked and then that's when you called us."
"Oh I hope the boys are okay?" Bubbles spoke up
"NOT SO FAST!" Major Glory spoke up after cleaning his face if tears "First I want to give you these, your official A.W.S.M. badges."
The Major handed the girls their prizes and the girls all looked on with awe
"Also… This is for Bubbles as a gift from Val Halen."
The man handed a laminated poster of Val Halen with his Signature and everything to the now happy blonde
"And finally, I need you all to stand here with us and your weapons… Now smile!"
*Flash*
The girls all took a picture with the heroes, the photo was plastered and framed with each heroes signature and a note on top saying "Congratulations".
"Thank you very much!" the girls said before running off
"HOLD IT RIGHT THERE!" Major glory called halting the girls one last time "In all the excitement I almost forgot the real reason why we chose now to call you."
"Huh?" The girls puzzled at the man response as suddenly a screen appeared and on it flashed Mojo Jojo
"Now the Villain here Mojo Jojo, while basically a mutated monkey he is still surprisingly intelligent and is no slouch to making robots and machines of mass destruction."
"Yeah, but he's pretty easy to defeat." Buttercup said with pride
"That's because you've fought him so long that he has become predictable. To us he is merely a B-rank Villain."
"A B-rank?" Bubbles asked "Well he did give us trouble from time to time."
"Yes, next file." The Major spoke and a picture of another villain appeared "I believe you know Him!"
"Yes sir." Bunny explained "He was one of our scariest foes yet."
"Yes we know, even we, the A.W.S.M. might have had trouble if we went up against him… but thanks to you exposing his simple weakness we decided on ranking him as an A-rank villain."
"Wow… Him, only an A-rank?" Bloom asked
"Cheep!" Bullet squeaked
"Yes, now look at this!"
The girls gasped at the sight of a destroyed city full of flames
"This is the Metropolis of Citiesburg." The Major continued "It was destroyed by a S-rank villain known only as Dr. X, we have next to zero information on him and now… he has his sights set on New Townsville."
"But why?" the girls all asked
"We don't know… we put this test together to prepare you for the upcoming danger, we did not want to just interfere. However you have proven yourselves as full fledge heroes and I don't want any of you to feel intimidated or belittled by our presence… After all you are and always will be recognized as real super heroes."
"Major glory, I…" Blossom stuttered then she and all the other girls bowed "Thank you so much!"
"If you need any help or have any info, don't hesitate to contact us."
"Yes sir!"
"By the way, give my regards to Dexter!"
"Huh? Dexter? YOU KNOW DEXTER?"
"Yes, we go way back, he's actually helped us save the world a couple of times."
"Dexter never told us that! I'm going to have a long talk with him."
"Oh don't mind him, he's actually quite modest when he needs to be, I'm sure he has his reasons." And with that Major Glory got up and shook Blossom's hand "I wish you the best of luck Power-Puff Girls… and God speed."
"Thank you Major Glory!" Blossom spoke
"And thank all of you too!" Bubbles bowed
"We won't let you down!" Buttercup cheered
"Wish us luck." Bunny pleaded
"Bye Bye!" Bloom waved
All the heroes waved back at the girls as the suddenly took off with new joy and pride in their hearts, as the heroes watched the girls flew back to Earth Major Glory was having trouble keeping his posture
"Hey, what's the matter Glory boy?" Val Halen asked
"Flag Man crying?" Krunk teased
"No!" Glory lied "I just got something in my eye… and I'm just so proud of this generation!"
Later at the lab
"Tah Dah!" The girl still transformed presented their frame of them and the other heroes "You're now looking at the newest members of the A.W.S.M.!"
"Awesome!" The boy friends stated
"Exactly!"
"Congratulation girls!" Honeydew applauded "You must be very proud!"
"Thank you Ms. Honeydew!" Kasey stated all starry eyed to her idol "I'm just glad that you… Ow…"
"Chi cheep!" Bullet laughed
"Are you alright dear?"
"Yeah… just… growing up… that's all."
"Don't worry, what doesn't kill you will only make you stronger."
"Thanks Ma'am!" Kasey said as she cheered up
"It's nice to see you stationed in New Townsville." Bunny explained
"Thank you dear!" said Honeydew "But it's only until we clear this mess. Well now, it seems all is well and cleared up."
"Not quite." Blossom said as she walked over to Dexter and put her finger on him "You!"
"Me?" Dexter got caught off guard
"Yes, you!... Why didn't you tell me you've met Major Glory?"
"Oh uh well you see uh I uh didn't think it was uh such uh a big deal and uh… oh boy…"
"Come with me!" Blossom ordered as she pulled her boyfriend's ear
"Ow hey, ow sweetie ow!"
"Bye Dexter, nice knowing you." Mitch teased
"Mitch, leave him alone." Buttercup ordered
"Oh come on babe."
"Any way, what did you girls do?" Mona asked
"It's a long story." Bubbles explained
"That's okay you all should be getting some rest now anyway." Dr. Utonium explained "Who knows what's next for you girls?"
"But it's never a dull day…" The professor began "In New Townsville."
And with that the crew all laughed and enjoyed the rest of the day unaware of what was coming next. All and all for now they were all happy and well… except for Dexter, who was getting an earful from his girl… don't worry they'll make up with a kiss and a hug.
Somewhere… hidden in a dark and red lair possibly underground
A shadowy figure looked on his monitor watching the girls in secret, who was this Man… no one knows
"Ah… Utonium… it's been a long time." The strange man spoke in a deep foreboding voice "And Dexter's with you too… hmm this is getting better by the minute… and those so called Power-Puff Girls will be no match for what I have in store MWA HA HA HA HA!"
"Dr. X?" a strange robot who spoke in a strange language rolled in
"Yes, what is it Xyz (Pronounced ex-ceez)?"
"W3 ar3 a11 wa1t1ng 4 ur 0d3r$, Ma$t3r!"
"Good! We will begin as soon as I get my new recruit."
"V3ry w311 ma$t3r, $ha11 1 t311 th3 0th3r$?"
"No… not yet."
"V3ry w311 ma$t3r."
"Dr. X?" The same girl who spoke with Mona appeared "You don't have to do this."
"81T3 UR T0NGU3 U L1TTL3 8RAT, #0W DAR3 U 593AK 2 TH3 MA$T3R L1K3 T#AT, U L1TTL3 F%L!"
"XYZ, HOW DARE YOU TALK TO MY DAUGHTER LIKE THAT?" Dr. X screamed
"F-4g1v3 m3 ma$t3r, 1 d0n't kn0w w#at cam3 0v3r m3!" Xyz begged for forgiveness
"My dear sweet Bell… you will understand someday."
"I hope so…" The girl spoke as her father, Dr. X, sat back down "Although I very much doubt that."
Who is Dr. X and what does Bell know that we don't… that… may come to the light… next chapter!
To Be Continued!
Author's Notes: Phew, I did it… the first chapter in my final saga of my PPGZ Fan Fiction. Now for all my fans out there… I'm sorry but…
I… NEEDED… A… BREAK!
I want to apologize for the delay but I pretty much had to re think this whole story. Originally I had Mona pregnant to use as a plot point to bring back Him, but I changed my mind, so I had all of you pick the villain for me and so Dr. X and Bell won. I hope you all like where this story is going, because it is going to get better than this. Monkey, Honeydew, The A.W.S.M. (Especially Galactic Man), Dee-Dee, Mandark, Olga aka Lalavava and Dark Blossom will all return and I plan to make things CRAZY! BTW did you know Galactic Man is the Hero Blossom and Kasey worshiped in the Ocean dub.
Rant: Everyone… brace yourselves… I have found the real reason why good shows are being canceled on Cartoon network. It's bad enough that Cartoon Network has this stupid resentment about giving what people want (An Anime Block, Good and/or Old shows and less adult swim but more Toonami). But this… THIS… this is a new low, take note that THIS IS REAL! Kevin Smith from the pod cast called Fat Man on The Bat Man interviewed Paul Dini about Beware the Bat Man until they talked about a subject that caught everyone's attention… here's the script of that very interview...
DINI: "They're all for boys 'we do not want the girls', I mean, I've heard executives say this, you know, not Ryan(?) but at other places, saying like, 'We do not want girls watching this show."
SMITH: "WHY? That's 51% of the population."
DINI: "They. Do. Not. Buy. Toys. The girls buy different toys. The girls may watch the show—"
SMITH: "So you can sell them T-shirts if they don't—A: I disagree, I think girls buy toys as well, I mean not as many as f***ing boys do, but, B: sell them something else, man! Don't be lazy and be like, 'well I can't sell a girl a toy.' Sell 'em a T-shirt, man, sell them f***ing umbrella with the f***ing character on it, something like that. But if it's not a toy, there's something else you could sell 'em! Like, just because you can't figure out your job, don't kill chances of, like, something that's gonna reach an audi—that's just so self-defeating, when people go, like… these are the same fuckers who go, like, 'Oh, girls don't read comics, girls aren't into comics.' It's all self-fulfilling prophecies. They just make it that way, by going like, 'I can't sell 'em a toy, what's the point?'
DINI: "That's the thing, you know I hate being Mr. Sour Grapes here, but I'll just lay it on the line: that's the thing that got us cancelled on Tower Prep, honest-to-God was, like, 'we need boys, but we need girls right there, right one step behind the boys'—this is the network talking—'one step behind the boys, not as smart as the boys, not as interesting as the boys, but right there.' And then we began writing stories that got into the two girls' back stories, and they were really interesting. And suddenly we had families and girls watching, and girls really became a big part of our audience, in sort of like they picked up that Harry Potter type of serialized way, which is what The Batman and [indistinct]'s really gonna kill. But, the Cartoon Network was saying, 'F***, no, we want the boys' action, it's boys' action, this goofy boy humor we've gotta get that in there. And we can't—' and I'd say, but look at the numbers, we've got parents watching, with the families, and then when you break it down—'Yeah, but the—so many—we've got too many girls. We need more boys.'"
SMITH: "That's heart-breaking."
DINI: "And then that's why they cancelled us, and they put on a show called Level Up, which is, you know, goofy nerds fighting CG monsters. It's like, 'We don't want the girls because the girls won't buy toys.' We had a whole… we had a whole, a merchandise line for Tower Prep that they s***canned before it ever got off the launching pad, because it's like, 'Boys, boys, boys. Boys buy the little spinny tops, they buy the action figures, girls buy princesses, we're not selling princesses.'"
And that's the interview fans… in other words, if you're a girl and you watch Cartoon Network and you want good shows to last longer… here's what you do… STOP WATCHING OUR SHOWS…. O_o… WHAT THE FUDGE CAKE IS THIS SUGAR HONEY ICED TEA ALL ABOUT? That's right all good shows (Young Justice, Green Lantern, Beware the Bat Man and Thunder Cats) were also cancelled because too many girls were watching too. Believe me, I'm a guy and I respect the opposite sex and I admit sometimes I like girl shows (I was addicted to Sailor Moon and PPGZ you know) and if it were me and I saw this I wouldn't be sexist and turn away from my female fans, I'd do something to get more of their attention, that way I have both shows for boys and girls and I'd make more Money and that's what it's all about, you just have to be smart and caring about it, which these guys (and possibly gals) clearly are not. Especially since THERE ARE NO COMMERCIALS TO SHOW US THAT THERE ARE TOYS FOR US TO BUY! In fact Animes like DBZ, Naruto and Bleach have dolls of the male characters for boys so why can't you do that? Now imagine if PPGZ was finally redubbed and brought to the US and they made both dolls and action figures for this show (WITH COMMERCIALS)… I guarantee you, THEY WOULD SELL! Or who knows maybe IDW would have made a comic of this too (If they did, do you think they'd be interested in adapting my stories). If I wanted to talk about everything I feel about this rant, it would be longer than this chapter… for now, there is a petition on it, find it and sign it!
Next Chapter: The Girls go back to work but it seems they have competition… and it's... A WHITE POWER-PUFF GIRL? Also Princess appears again, but what happens when she touches the Positive energy of the Nurotomic Protocore?
Until then fellow PPGZ Fans, Merry Christmas!
Justice Friends Assemble! (Silence) Justice Friends Assemble! (More Silence)… Justice Friends… ASSEMBLE ASSEMBLE ASSEMBLE!