A/N: Yeah, yeah. So I said I wasn't going to write power puff stuff anymore, but I mean, I love ButtercupxButch. And I found a page that completely had a totally different ending. A really cute ending. And since I was a bitch and didn't finish the sequel (yes, I know. i still feel guilty, but there's no way I finish it...) I decided hell, why not write up an ALTERNATE ENDING!? xD
So yes. Without further adieu, I present the lovely alternate ending to Colorz: Envy.
IMPORTANT: You still have to have read the last chapter- it works off the last chapter. But if you're reading the alternate ending, you've probably already read the actual ending, hm?
I think this one is better. XD
Disclaimer: I still don't own ppgz. Nor the name Tobidogu Kano.
It wasn't like she could've loved him, anyway.
Kano frowned, running his hands anxiously over his legs. So if Kaoru was better off without him, why did he feel so... so weird? Guilty? She was probably going to be upset, right? But she would have figured out he was the murderer. Well, it was self-defense. Sort of, you know, because he was protecting her because Kaiba-zombie-thing had been trying to kill her. So yeah, it was totally self-defense because he was defending something that if it got hurt, he'd be hurt. So he was protecting himself- which meant it self defense. Yes.
He sighed and leaned his head forward, rubbing his fingers across his temple. So maybe it wasn't exactly self defense, but whatever. He had been protecting the city's heroes. Therefore he was a hero, not a murderer. A hero.
His logic made no sense, and it was really bothering him. How could he prove his innocence if he couldn't figure out what the hell he had done?
Wait. Why did he need to prove his innocence? He was running away to New York. He would never see Kaoru again. And for some reason, that thought really hurt. He bit his lip and slouched on the bench, staring at the 'Departures' list in front of him. The flight for New York was three hours away. He was going to have plenty of time on the airplane to think about stuff, too.
And whenever he began to think about stuff, the stuff always turned into Kaoru because, damn it, she was the only thing on his mind. Kano couldn't figure it out. No other girl had dwelled in his mind all the time like she did. And as much as it bothered him, he was sort of comforted by it. Just sort of, because if he admitted to himself he actually probably maybe just a little bit perhaps quite possibly cared about her, that would make his whole 'run away to New York and never show your face ever again' strategy a failure. He needed his run away to work because he was a murderer.
He growled aloud and cursed violently, causing the people around him to turn to him, surprised, and then continue on their way with that "Oh dear Lord" expression. His reason for cussing? His logic was still failing. He was just going around in circles. He was now back to the same thoughts before- was he really a murderer or had it been in defense?
And then he would have to face a realization he did not want to face- you know, the whole 'Kano loves Kaoru' thing... Wait. Did he love her? Shit. Shitshitshit. That wasn't good. If he loved her, he'd feel guilty. And shit! He did! Argggh!
Kano threw up his hands in frustration and stood up, resorting to pacing back and forth in front of the bench. Why was this decision thing so damn difficult? Guys were not supposed to fret over this type of thing. They were not emotional. They were manly and didn't need to worry about their girlfriend's feelings or anything like that because they weren't dependent. And Kano was a man! He would not allow Kaoru to make him dependent!
Of course, she could make him run away to New York City, but that was different. That wasn't really the case, because he wasn't just running from her. He was running from the law. But wasn't she the law, being a powerpuff girl? Damn. So he was running from her. And that was unmanly.
It was all so confusing to the poor boy. He just didn't know what to do. On one hand, he could stop caring and go on to New York and try to find a life there and try to forget about Kaoru. But... but he loved her. Kano sighed in acceptance. He did love her, and running away probably wasn't going to change that. Didn't absence make the heart fonder, or something like that? Yeah. So maybe this flight was a bad idea after all. But what could he do instead? Just go and talk to her? He already left that 'running away take care of yourself' message which, in all honesty, had been a stupid, stupid idea. She would be either pissed or really upset. Or both. Damn, what had he done?
He stared up at the departure sign one more time, deciding that was what he should do. Depart. He picked up his bag and tossed it over his shoulder. He then took off running through the airport, being sure to drop the ticket to NYC in the trash as he dodged people that were moving around him. He wasn't sure why he was sprinting; it just felt like the right thing to do.
But where would she be? She could be anywhere, damn it. He should call her, but then she'd just scream at him. So maybe... maybe he should just check at her house?
Kano arrived at her house in about thirty minute's time. He realized he probably should have called a cab or something, but he was already halfway there when the adrenaline pumping through his veins had cooled and he realized what an idiot he was.
But that was besides the point. He was here, finally, and no matter how out of breath he was he had to do something. He panted, leaning against the doorframe and tapping it gently. When he got no answer, he pounded against it a little harder. Then he glanced away- there was some sound, he couldn't help his curiosity- and suddenly the door was gone. But he kept knocking, and then he felt someone grabbed his wrist. He glanced up, surprised to see a red-eyed Kaoru glaring at him.
"Um, hey!"
And then he was inside the house, his arm twisted behind his back and his entire body slammed up against the wall. The door closed with a slam, and Kaoru twisted his other arm around too.
"Damn. That hurts!"
"Good. Bastard."
Kano bit his lip. He couldn't say he didn't deserve that.
"I'm sorry."
"Excuse you?"
"I'm sorry, okay? Geez- I shouldn't have spazzed like that. I just... I just freaked, okay?"
"And why the hell did you think you had to leave in the first place?!"
"You know why..."
"No, apparently I don't! I thought you were trustworthy and would tell me things you thought I needed to know!"
"Bullshit. You have to know why! Then it would stupid if I had actually gone to New York..."
"You were running to New York!?"
"Um. Yes?"
"What the hell am I going to do with you?!" Kaoru tightened her grip and slammed Kano into the wall a few times, huffing in anger. "You're such a bastard!"
"So I hear. Um, can you stop doing that?"
"What?!"
"The whole 'let's beat Kano up' thing."
"You deserve it!" Kaoru quivered, willing herself not to break down on the spot and keep her mask of anger up. As long as she was angry, she wouldn't get upset.
"I know I deserve it."
"Then why do you want me to stop!?"
"Because before you beat me up, you should let me explain."
"There's nothing to explain! You're a pansy ass who ran off to New York!"
"Well, was going to run to New York, you mean."
"Shut up!" Kaoru released her grip in order to move her hands to her face to whip away her tears. She turned away from him, refusing to look at him at all.
"Kaoru..."
"Don't even! I-I'm so pissed at you! Why didn't you tell me you had powers?!"
"I knew you knew."
"I'm not done!"
"Well, why didn't you tell me you had powers!?"
"Because I'm supposed to keep it a secret and I would never tell someone untrustworthy!"
"Oh, and now I'm untrustworthy!?"
"You... you!!!" Kaoru spun around, shoving him into the wall and glaring at him, her eyes meeting his. And she couldn't help it, the damn tears just starting falling on their own. And before she could protest, Kano had those damn warm comforting arms around her and her face was against his chest and he was whispering sweet and apologetic words and Kaoru, no matter how tough she was, couldn't help but hug him in return and cry into his shoulder.
She eventually pulled away from their embrace, flinching as Kano wiped a few stray tears away with his thumbs.
"I'm sorry. Can... Can we try again?"
"What?"
"From the beginning. I'll tell you everything."
"You mean, like, start over?"
Kano nodded. "Except no chemistry. I hate that damn class."
Kaoru cracked a small grin. "Fine."
"Ahem. Hello, class. My name is Tobidogu Kano. I actually have dual personality, you see, because when I was younger visiting my dad here I was hit with a freaky black light when I walked through the park so now I have super special abilities. But don't worry, I won't kill you as long as you worship me as the god I am."
Kaoru rolled her eyes and punched him in the shoulder. "As if."
"And who are you? I'm new here, remember?"
"I'm Matsubara Kaoru. I also have special freaky abilities because I was hit with a white light saving some stupid little boy who was playing in the street, so now I'm a powerpuff girl. And I fight crime and kick bad guy ass, but you don't have to worship me."
"Heh. I wish you had told me that."
"Hm?"
"The powerpuff girl part."
"You... you thought I was a boy?!"
Kano blushed and avoided her eyes, answering with a nod. And Kaoru burst into laughter.
"F-for how long!?"
"Quite awhile, actually."
"You're such a loser. No wonder you dragged me into the boy's bathroom that day. And how did you find out I was a girl?"
Kano only blushed and pointed at her chest.
"Guys don't have those."
"No shit, Sherlock. You really should get that brain of yours checked out."
"Shut up."
"You shut up."
"No, you shut up!"
The two paused and then grinned. And then the mood darkened when Kaoru remembered the past.
"But Kano, you killed Kaiba."
"Oh. Right. But he was a zombie who was going to kill you."
"Yes. But you can't kill him!"
"Why not?"
"We have a ray that reverts them back to normal."
"Oh. Shit. Why didn't you tell me that?"
Kaoru raised a brow.
"Right. You didn't know I had super powers. So um, am I going to jail?"
"I doubt it. We'll explain stuff to the professor. I think he'll understand. But you still haven't explained the run away to New York City plan to me well enough."
"Oh. That."
"And the note? What kind of bastard leaves something like that?"
"Um. A really lovable bastard like me...?"
"Right. You just tell yourself that." Kaoru spun on her heel and began walking away.
"Kaaaoru..."
"Want some cheese with that whine?"
"Oh shut up. What do I have to do to get you to forgive me for that?"
"Psh. I probably won't. Can you imagine what it would be like if you had run away? I would have killed you."
"Yeah. But won't you now, anyway?"
"Probably. And you moved out of your apartment, right? So you need a place to stay. And that means you'll stay here because you have no friends, you loser. So that means I could totally murder you in your sleep."
"Damn. You know me well."
"Of course I do. I love you." And the words came out of her mouth before she could catch herself.
"You what?"
"I didn't say anything!"
"Yes you did!"
"No I didn't!"
"Yes you did!"
"No I didn't!"
"Yes you did!"
"No! I swear-"
And she wasn't sure what surprised her more: the feeling of his lips against hers or the fact they were actually kissing at all. And she just froze. Her eyes were opened, staring ahead at the boy in front of her. And his eyes were closed. And he was kissing her. And slowly, as she let her own eyes close as well, he pulled back for a moment to catch his breath. Their foreheads were touching. Kano glanced up, his dark forest eyes meeting with her light green ones. Then his eyes were closed again and his lips were on hers, and this time she was ready for it. She returned his kiss, even allowing him access to her throat. He took advantage of that.
When their little make out fest finally ceased, Kano looked up with a small blush.
"I... I love you too, okay? I'm sorry I ran. I just didn't know what to do..."
"It's fine. I forgive you."
"Even though you said you wouldn't?"
"Yeah. And we'll definitely have to talk professor out of arresting you. You saved us; you're a hero now."
"Heh. A hero."
"Don't let it go to your head."
"Too late."
"And I can't have you going to prison; not when you can kiss like that."
"Oh?"
"Oh."
Kaoru grinned as Kano pushed her against the wall, his smirking face dangling right in front of hers.
"You know, babe, there's lots of other stuff I can do like that."
"Really?"
"Really really."
"Well, then. You might have to show me."
"I just might."
And now. That's really the end, I swear. XD
And once again, thanks for all the support. I couldn't have done this without you guys!!!
