The Consequences

Last Updated: 5-09-05

Updated: 6-06-05

Hairy Gregory: So you voted for Butch and Francis Hate. I was beginning to think that no one would vote for Francis. That vote surprised me. Anyway, moving on. Well better having a job than no job I guess. Yes the article on Bubbles was harsh but I'm glad you understand how true the 'bad news sells' saying is. Papers who are mean (to people in the public eye) mostly sell better than those that are always nice. So true, So true. Yeah the Professor would want to spare Bubbles the humiliation of reading the article, but that of course wouldn't work. Sooner or later she'd at least hear about it if not read it herself. Yes the Professor is like a lot of parents who've had fights with their kids and want to make amends. And I agree that he brought it on himself and understand that you don't feel very sorry for him. Well I'm really happy that I've (at least) one reviewer who's read 'Repercussions'. Yes the Professor is more thoughtful and his past decision to let Blossom rejoin was done with little consideration; if any. And yes he does doubt now that his past decision was the right one. Well yes this experience has changed him for the better and he probably would've been easier on Buttercup if he knew then what he knows now. What first came to your mind when you saw Him was pretty interesting. I've always enjoyed your observations and that one was no different. In fact I believe it's now one of my favourites. Yes Him isn't affected by the idea of Blossom and Butch being together since that night with Bubbles was an accident. Yes Fern is the opposite, especially with her insecurity. About your side note, I do agree. But Him is just HIM in this story. So since I can't think of a last name, I just let that stay and let his wife take it up as her last name. Get it? I just couldn't think of anything else. Unless I was going to name Him, Him Patterson or something (or name him Him Satan. But Fern Satan just DOESN'T sound right. Sounds like I'm trying to promote something. DEFINITELY not happening! -shivers). God that already sounds horrible. I truly don't regret my decision. Yes it's possible that Fern's insecurity has something to do with fear of being left alone since her former husband was taken away from her so brutally. Well I don't mind you psychoanalysing stuff. Makes everything more interesting. Well Sedusa hasn't exactly turned to a crime free life, part of the reason she works at City Hall is that it's easy for her to dig up info that she and Francis Hate might need since they work together in finding dirt on people to make money. Well mainly Francis since he needs the money but Sedusa does assist him. But Sedusa has stopped doing major crimes like she used to. That much is definite. Well finally Elmer has one friend. I don't mind long reviews and since I LOVE yours, the longer the better. I'm still wondering what you thought of the picture the Professor looked at in chapter 8. And just to let you know. My OC Susan will be appearing in this chapter and prepare to be surprised. Thanks for the review and I hope that you enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 9

(Following Day at noon)

Mojo Jojo sat happily counting his money as Francis Hate put away his medication with a taut look on his face.

"You're a thousand short," Mojo Jojo said coldly.

"I paid you three thousand dollars extra last month to prevent this," Francis hissed, "I'm not short."

"You're a thousand short," Mojo Jojo repeated but this time his tone was threateningly sharp.

"F it!" Francis cried in annoyance and dug into his trench coat, "you'll be the death of me you mutated monkey," he muttered and Mojo Jojo grinned.

Francis soon found the money needed and slammed it on the table in front of Mojo Jojo. His hands started to shake again. Mojo Jojo closed his eyes and sighed.

"You're not getting the sleep required to take the drug safely are you?" Mojo Jojo asked him frankly, "you just need to get it twice a week," he reminded Francis, "is six hours so hard to acquire?"

"I wouldn't be able to pay you if I went about getting full nights of sleep," Francis countered.

"Don't give me that BS," Mojo Jojo reprimanded him, "you don't sleep because you don't want to," he stated, "what do you have, nightmares?" he demanded.

Francis gave Mojo Jojo a dangerous look. Mojo Jojo simply looked back at him as if nothing had happened. Francis started to clench his fists but instead unclenched them and sighed.

"I'll try to get more sleep," Francis conceded.

"See that you," Mojo Jojo responded, "Goodbye."

Francis nodded and left.

Blubber suddenly made his usual raspberry noises.

"Yes," Mojo Jojo agreed, "I'll tell Sedusa to keep an eye on him," he said seriously, "she did threaten to tear my head off if he died because of the drugs," he recalled, "so much for her being rehabilitated," he muttered.

(Meanwhile at a Boarding School in Citysville)

Susan Trent hurried to the dorm room 511. She hated to have to pick them up during summer instead of right after the school year ended like other students, but she had no choice since they both refused to go to any form of summer camps or other recreation that would take them away from her for the summer.

This is going to be tough. It's hard enough keeping them hidden when I help with big events like 'The Morebucks Gala'. But if they get too much exposure, the truth will be known. And a certain someone would never forgive me. Not that I give a damn about him, but the next person to be affected by this will be so embarrassed and disappointed. I couldn't do that to her. She's been through enough. (Susan's thoughts)

"Hi girls," Susan said happily as she entered the dorm room, "ready to leave with mummy?"

"We're five not two Mom," one of the girls protested, "plus we're in junior High," she pointed out, "it's embarrassing," she added.

"Don't her Trent," the other girl spoke up, "she's just being an annoying brat," she stated.

"Am not!"

"And you complain about being treated like you're two with Nursery like retorts like that?"

"It's not Nursery like!"

"Yes it is!" Susan exploded, "Lois stop calling me Trent and Xandra I'm not trying to embarrass you."

"Yes Madame," Lois responded.

"Why won't you just call me mummy Lois," Susan asked in exasperation, "you used to when you were younger," she recalled.

"Because she knows that our real mother is out there somewhere," Xandra revealed in mocking voice.

"Shhhh!" Lois shouted.

But the damage had already been done. Realization dawned on Susan's face and she became absolutely crestfallen. She fell to her knees and stared at the floor.

"Why did you tell her that you stupid bitch!" Lois exploded and hurried from her room to comfort Susan, "you always say things to hurt someone," she spat at Xandra.

"That's not true!" Xandra shouted from her room, "you started it!" she accused.

"And either way you had to hurt Susan to finish it," Lois countered and Xandra fell into shameful silence, "Susan?" she asked as she sat beside Susan, "it's not that I don't love you," she tried to explain, "I just wonder who my biological mother is, that's all," she told Susan, "you're the only real mother that I've ever known," she admitted, "and me calling you Mom, Mummy, Susan, Trent or Late Lady won't change that," she said comfortingly.

Susan laughed at the last comment of 'Late Lady'. That's the nickname she got from Lois because she was almost never on time to pick them up from somewhere. She usually hated that nickname. She leaned forward and kissed her older twin daughter on the forehead.

"I love you," Susan whispered and hugged her tightly.

"Can I get a hug?" a small voice spoke and Susan looked up to see her red haired younger daughter.

"Sure Xandra," Susan said and made room for the other twin to quickly took it, "I love you both," she whispered and kissed both black haired and red haired girls on the head, "and I'm certain that you're mother loves you too," she told them, "wherever she is," she added.

(7pm at a Nightclub in Citysville)

(Butch's POV)

I surveyed the club. I had gotten info from certain sources that Buttercup ran it. Blossom had mentioned to me how sad she was that she never resolved everything with Buttercup before Buttercup ran away from home. Blossom had also told me in secret that she knew that Buttercup had first ran off to Citysville but refused to give me further details. I just assumed that it was sisters keeping secrets and left it alone.

I'm going to surprise Blossom by finding Buttercup for her. It's been years since they've seen each other. Since Blossom has changed for the better, Buttercup must've changed in some positive way too. I hope. (Butch's thoughts)

I soon noticed however that a lot of patrons were giving me furtive looks and the music had been stopped. I smiled at everyone, but it didn't help lighten the tense mood.

"Uh I'm looking for someone," I announced, "and I'm not leaving until I find her," I added.

"Don't be too sure," I heard someone say and I turned to see Ace, "well, well, well," he said, "if it isn't bad boy Butch," he continued, "saw you in the paper with that Blossom Utonium."

"Yeah," I said clearly, "we're going out," I told him.

"Is that so?" Ace asked, "so what brings you to this club?" he asked me, "doubt a girl like Blossom would want to party it up here," he added.

"I'm not here with Blossom," I told him seriously, "I'm looking for Buttercup," I told him.

Ace's face suddenly darkened and I sensed trouble.

"Might I ask why?" I heard a voice say loudly and recognized it immediately.

"Buttercup!" I cried happily and turned to see an infuriated Buttercup.

"So they won't stop searching for me huh?" Buttercup spat angrily, "well tell them I'm not interested!" she shouted.

The next thing I knew I was thrown out of the club. My face ached terribly from being flung unto the asphalt outside.

Chapter 9 Done

Reggae: Well I hope that chapter was exciting enough. Tell me what you thought of the conversation between Mojo Jojo and Francis Hate? What about Sedusa's threat at Mojo Jojo. Do you think the medication is worth it and would you personally take it if you had the same problem as Francis? What did you think of Susan and her adopted daughters? Guessed who the mother is? What did you think of Butch's decision to search for Buttercup? Do you think Butch meeting Ace symbolized? What did you think the moment Buttercup revealed herself? Were you surprised by what Buttercup did to Butch? Did you think Butch's initial thought of Buttercup reacting nicely about being searched for as a bit naïve? Tell me your thoughts in your reviews and remember to vote. Plus I'm yet again allowing one of the Surprise votes to have two choices instead of just one (I also did this in ch7). Read closely so you don't make a mistake. Thanks for reading and remember to review.

Surprise Vote 10: Who do you want to have first perspective in the next chapter: Ace, Blossom, Sedusa or Lois. (Choose ONLY One character)

Surprise Vote 11: Who do you NEED to see in the next chapter: Bubbles (choose her and you can't choose Blossom for first perspective), Sedusa, Xandra (choose her and you can't choose Lois), Fern, Janet-maid and nanny at Buttercup's apartment (choose her and you can't choose Ace), and Boomer. Different RULE! You can choose two characters from this vote (but read what's in bracket beside the character's name and follow the instructions).