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A/N: Wow, I think this is my highest reviewed story so far (as well as the one with the most chapters, I think XD ) and seeing all of the emails I get in my box about people reviewing and alerting and favoriting. . .thank you. That's all I have to say. The reviews, alerts, and favs have all inspired me to work harder on this. I know the chapters aren't getting much longer, but with exams this week and next week, I won't have much time for writing up anything new. So what I will do is type up what I have written right now and post a long chapter after finals are done. Hopefully, a surprise will be done by Christmas for you guys!
I don't own the Powerpuff Girls. I wish I did . . .
Summary: After their creation, Professor Utonium decided he didn't want kids. Out in the street and on their own, what will they do when a helping hand leads them to darkness?
Chapter 06
"Girls? Girls, it's time to get up now." A familiar voice called to them from within their Dreams. "Oh, Buttercup, did you have a Nightmare again? You're crying." The blackette's eyes shot open as her hand rose to her cheek, coming back with wetness. She then ran her fingers through her shoulder length hair, glancing at it to make sure that it was still her dark ebony tresses, so dark it would shine blue in the right light. Her relief was visible on her face as she looked at her father, trying to grasp the fleeting images of her Dream.
Or could I call it a Nightmare, like Father said? Buttercup's thoughts were hazy, her eyes roving around the dark health room to find her father leaning against the wall by the door. Wait a minute. . .
"Help me get your sisters up. It's past seven and the new club opens at eight." Buttercup stared at him in shock. Boogie lifted an eyebrow and looked over his glasses at the blackette. "What?"
"What are you doing here? You should have sent Klarissa to find us! You should be at Siren getting ready, not wasting time finding us!"
"But what if I wanted to look for you?" he retorted. Buttercup kept staring at him, her Dream long forgotten. "Is it such a crime for a monster to want to make sure his daughters are alright, especially since one was sent through a brick wall earlier today?" Buttercup hung her head as she sat up in bed, Blossom and Bubbles snuggling further into her sides.
"I'm sorry, Father. You told me not to get into any fights and I end up provoking one," the blackette apologized. Boogie opened his mouth to say something, but the green clad teen wasn't finished just yet. "Please don't take it out on Bubbles! She needs the Tears tonight, or at least she thinks she does! I want her to do good, so please, don't punish her because of me!" she pleaded.
"It's, 'I want her to do well,' and I won't punish her or you. Even if you knew he had powers before aggravating him, he should have better control over his temper! And you did very well in not retaliating with your own strength. I'm very proud of you, Buttercup," Boogie said. It took a second for his words to sink in. Buttercup launched herself out of bed, taking Blossom and Bubbles with her. As soon as they felt themselves start to roll, the redhead and blonde's eyes snapped open. Buttercup was already hugging her father around the neck by the time the two landed on the ground.
"Ugh, what time is it?" Bubbles groaned as she sat up. Blossom already picked herself up and was quick to give the blonde a hand.
"It's already past seven," Boogie's voice came in through the darkness. All four could see perfectly well in the low light permitted by the moon.
"Papa!" Blossom exclaimed. She flew over and gave him a hug as well, practically tearing Buttercup away. The blackette took it all in stride. She was halfway across the room to gather her things when Bubbles audibly panicked.
"What?" she screeched. Quickly flying up to Boogie, she gave him her hug and was out the door before anyone could intervene.
"I'll go after her. Make sure no one spots her," Buttercup volunteered. Boogie nodded and she was gone in a flash of green light. He turned to the last of his daughters.
"Now, tell me all about this fight that happened earlier," he commanded.
"As far as I know, Buttercup blew something else that had flour in it in her Home Economics class and ran away, I guess making her new partner to clean up the mess—"
"What happened to her old partner?" the creature of the night interjected. Blossom grimaced.
"Princess." It was all she needed to say and Boogie immediately knew what had gone wrong. Princess Morbucks had been the bane of his girls' existence ever since they started going to school in Townsville. Envious of Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup's closeness, the spoiled brat had attempted to split the girls up.
It obviously hadn't worked.
"Her new partner came storming into the cafeteria, covered from head to foot in flour, and chased Buttercup out. Next thing I knew, there were two streaks of light outside and then the building shook. When I looked outside, we say a giant hole in the side of the brick building," Blossom explained. Boogie then raised an eyebrow.
"So Buttercup DID use her powers—" he was cut off by the redhead shaking her head.
"No. Judging by the damage done to her back, she must have been running before he grabbed her and flung her, or pushed her hard enough to send her flying into the wall." Her father thought about something and then nodded to himself, after coming to a decision.
"Thank you, my dear. Now, why don't you catch up to your sisters. Help get Bubbles ready, and then drag Buttercup to Siren at nine. We have some special guests I'm sure you will be interested in meeting," he replied.
"Alright! Bye Papa!" Blossom gave him a kiss on the cheek and then flew out the window to catch up with her sisters, her books in hand. Boogie seemed to melt into the shadows, and then the room was silent.