Me: *runs in* Sorry I'm late, I just had to make this little deal before we get started. Oh and this actually came from two nightmares, one from Spark Firebug the other from becomingemo. Since I liked both their ideas, I decided to combine them. What have you got to say to that?

Buttercup: Nothing, let's just get this done.

Me: Alright, just say the disclaimer so we can continue.

Buttercup: Fine, Gilly doesn't own any of us, just the idea.

Me: On with the story!

Buttercup's POV

Let me say this, waking up in a glass jar isn't a good way to start the day. To make matters worse, my belt was missing! This is just ridiculous and pathetic. I even tried pushing against the jar but it seems something's weighing it down.

"Well look what we have here," said a voice. It couldn't be yet it was, my ex-boyfriend Ace from the Gangreen gang. By ex, I meant dated for a week and then dumped him (literally).

"Go die in a swamp," I snarled.

He chuckled, which caught me off guard.

"I wouldn't be making any threats if I were you."

"Why is that?" arms folded.

"First off, you're trapped behind glass; second, I've got a few hostages you might recognize." In came… my family!

"Ace, you scoundrel; let me loose so I can tear you limb from limb." That was dad talking, more like yelling actually.

"Not gonna happen pops," Ace smirked. If I had my belt, I'd beat him black and blue. "Oh and Karou," looking at me. "I thought we had something real special, how 'bout we hook up again and I let your folks go."

"Not on your life spinach."

"Suit yourself, someone bring in the acid!" In came Big Billy with a vat of toxic waste.

Than another voice was heard, Butch's. "I wouldn't do that but, hey, that's just me." At this point, I was mad. I didn't need saving; okay, maybe I do but not from him. Where in the world are Momoko and Miyako?! On the upside, if Butch get's beaten, I get a front row seat.

"Get out of here kid, this is between her and me. Go find a toy car or something." Ace waved it off and turned his attention back to me.

"Karou's my girl and I'm not a kid. I'm a teen."

"Whatever, boys take care of this twerp." It's safe to say that the other members showed up and attempted to attack. Key word: attempted. As soon as Butch pulled out his blade, the others lost their nerve.

Then Ivy, being the smart allic she is, said "Come on you guys, what are you afraid of? It's four against one. This guy got nothing on us."

Butch made a tusk, tusk motion and the gang lunged at him. Oddly, I wanted get out of the jar and help him; he was losing from where I'm standing. The coward was just dodging blows and smile. He was toying with them! Once it was all over and done with; Ace wasn't very happy.

"If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself." Ace sighed before taking out his playing cards. Only this time they were a flexible metal; talk about an upgrade.

"Watch it Butch, Ace is particularly good at long range artillery." I warned. My folks looked at me oddly, probably wondering how I knew that.

"Nice to know you care," he muttered, taking on a defensive stance. Ace tried to appear as threatening as possible by popping his knuckles and neck, and glaring through sunglasses; Butch sees right through the façade. Ace made the first move, throwing cards left and right; Butch dodged them all. Ace finished the last of his cards and was defenseless.

"What's wrong Ace, a few cards short of a full deck," Butch taunted. "Wind Strike" and Ace was, literally, blown away. "Green slice" The jar shattered and I made a bee line towards my family. "What? No thank you."

"You can get it once you untie my parents."

"Karou, do you know this boy?" my mom asked, rubbing her wrists. Shou was looking at him with fascination, while dad and Dai was suspicious.

"Yes, sadly."

"Excuse me, Mr. and Mrs. Matsubara. Can I have a word with your daughter, in private?" Butch asked. Who knew he could be polite?

Dad looked like he was about to protest but Mom dragged him and the boys away. Now it was just me and him.

"Well? Aren't you gonna thank me?" smug grin.

"Sure, you deserve this," giving him a swift punch.

"Ow," he muttered mockingly, rubbing where I hit him. "Not what I had in mind, more of something like this." Next thing I know, our mouths connected; sending electricity through my system. Enough shock to knock me awake from this nightmare; but then, why did I enjoy it?

Buttercup: Gilly! You did not just make me the damsel in distress!

Me: Well that was the idea. *smiles innocently*

Buttercup: What was that deal you made before?

Me: Um...

*flashback*

Me: Ace, I've held my end of the bargain, got the hostages?

Ace: Yeah, now let me have another look at those cards. Just to make sure their authentic and you're not cheating me.

Me: *smirk* Right, *hands package* now you know what to do.

Ace: Don't worry, my gang and I got this covered.

*end of flashback*

Me: Nothing you need to worry about. Oh look at the time, gotta go bye! *runs off*

Buttercup: This girl gets weirder everyday.