Chapter 4: Gentle with the Bubble
After telling the professor about the Bubbles finally awaken for so long, he thinks it will be best for Bubbles to remain in bed. Soon as the news come out, the reporters keep trying to get into the room to interview Bubbles. Luckily, Buttercup and the Derbytantes are keeping them out and leave Bubbles alone, while Blossom brings the doctor.
Inside the room, the professor is making sure Bubbles is staying in bed. He is very glad that she has finally awaken after eight years on unconsciousness.
The professor asks, "How are you feeling?"
"A… a bit light headed. I… I feel so… so tired," Bubbles slowly answers.
"Don't worry Bubbles, Blossom will be here with the doctor soon," The professor says.
Just then, blossom hears knocking at the window. The professor walks over to see Blossom holding the doctor. The doctor is a man close to his fifties. He is wearing a lab coat, brown pants, black shoes, and glasses. He has tan skin, gray hair, and brown eyes. The professor walks to the window, and opens it. Then Blossom carry the doctor inside.
The professor says, "Hello Dr. Foster, I'm glad Blossom is able to bring you here."
"It's no problem. I'm glad to hear about your daughter regaining consciousness," Dr. Foster says.
"I'm glad too," The professor says.
Bubbles continues to lay down, and blink her eyes a few times with a confused look.
Outside the bedroom, many reports are continue to try to get into the room, while Buttercup and the Derby Tants continue to prevent them from entering.
Buttercup continues to angrily shouts, "Come on everyone get out of here!"
"Yeah. Blossom is still trying to get the doctor here!" May Lin adds.
But the reporters continue to try to push Buttercup and the Derby Tantes out of the way. Of course, they're not willing to give up without a fight.
Having enough, Buttercup angrily screams on the top of her lunges, "Will you all leave my sister along! RIGHT NOW!"
The scream cause everyone to be silent. After a few minutes, everyone being to leave the area.
Buttercup smirks, "Work everytime!"
Blossom opens the door, and asks, "Was that really necessary?"
"It was the only way to get them to leave," Buttercup protests in defence.
Then she asks, "So is Bubbles alright?"
"We'll know soon enough. The doctor is checking on her right now," Blossom answers.
May Lin comes to Buttercup, "Hey Butt-lin how about filling us in on this. Is that girl, Bubbles, really is your sister?"
"She is May Lin," Buttercup sadly answers.
"What happened?" Jay Lin asks.
Blossom sadly sighs, "It's a long story…"
In the room, Dr. Foster is using his stethoscope to check Bubbles' heart and lungs. When he is done, Dr. Foster nods his head in reply, meaning a good sign for the professor. He then began to check Bubbles' pulse, eye sight, reflex, and other needs for her body.
Blossom explains during the time, "It all happened eight years ago. We were fighting Mojo Jojo along with a giant robot he created that has Antidote X in it. He hit Bubbles and send her far from Townsville and to Townsville Mountain somewhere. Buttercup and I searched for her for hours, even when it rain in the mountain."
"When we found Bubbles, she was badly injured on the head and was in a coma so we rushed her to the hospital. Even though the doctors saved her, she never regain consciousness for the past eight years," Buttercup adds.
Shocked, May Lin quietly says, "Eight years!"
"Did you have any idea what happened?" Kay Lin asks.
"From what we've gathered, Bubbles fall was most likely was an accident. Of course, during the time of our search. There was this hit and run incident that Mayor Tanizaki and the others told us about," Blossom answers.
"Not to mention the jewelry murder robbery," Buttercup adds.
MayLin speaks up, "I remember hearing about that. The incidents also been heard from Autumn Town."
"Really?" Blossom questions.
"Yes. You see, I used to live in Autumn Town and my mother heard about the incidents on the news," May Lin explains.
Then Jay Lin asks, "How do you two feel that your sister is okay now?"
"I'm glad that Bubbles alight, but I'm sorry on how much she is going to see with us and Townsville," Blossom answers in concern.
"Yeah. A lot has changed over the years, including us," Buttercup answers.
"I think it will be best to take things slow and see how things turn up," Blossom says.
"Sounds good to me," Buttercup says.
She then become disturbed or concern, "But still, I hate to think about the our enemies reaction when they hear the news."
"They won't like it one bit," Blossom answers with a groan and her hand on her head.
They hear the door opening, and the professor along with Dr. Foster exit the room. Blossom, Buttercup, and the Derby Tantes walk over to the two adults to see how Bubbles is doing. At the same time, the mayor, Ms. Bellum, and Ms. Keane come to the scene.
"Hello professor, we came to see how Bubbles is doing," The mayor says.
"She's resting right now, but anyway she seems to be doing fine," The professor says.
Dr. Foster explains, "I gave Bubbles a physical exam, and according to the date, she seems to be in good physical health."
Everyone else smile.
But Dr. Foster says, "But… it seems that Bubbles has amnesia. She can't remember anything that lead her to the accident. From what you told me, she seems to remember everything else in her life so there's still hope for her."
"Will she be alright?" Buttercup asks.
"She'll be fine, but you must take things slow for her. She has been unconscious for eight years so seeing new surroundings can be startling for her," Dr. Foster advise.
"Okay," Blossom and Buttercup answer.
"Thank you Doctor," The professor says.
"No problem," Dr. Foster replies.
The doctor then walks down stairs carrying his medical bag. Everyone in the halls turn to the room Bubbles is in. They are glad she is up, but worried because she has been in a coma for a long time. So everything will be very different for her.
The next day in the afternoon, Bubbles has awaken again from her sleep, and look around the room to see how different it is. She starts to feel a little scared to see the new environment. Bubbles looks down, and smile to see her old Octi. She gives the octopus doll a hug with a big smile on her face. Suddenly, the door opens and Bubbles look to see Blossom and Buttercup entering the room.
"Hi Bubbles, glad to see you're up," Blossom says, carrying a bowl full of hot liquid, probably soup.
"Hey Bubbs, how are doing?" Buttercup asks with a grin on her face.
"Um… hi Blossom, Buttercup. I'm doing fine… I guess," Bubbles softly replies.
"Aw don't get so down Bubbles. We're here to take care of you," Buttercup says, laying down on the bed.
"Buttercup," Blossom sternly scolds.
Blossom turns to Bubbles with a smile, "The professor and I made some vegetable soup for you."
"Thank you," Bubbles says, taking the bowl.
Of course, her arms do feel rather shaky. Even with Bubbles tries to lift the spoon, it begins to shake like a rattle and the soup splashes out of it.
Blossom asks, "Do you need some help?"
"A… a little," Bubbles shyly answers.
"Aw great, we'll be taking care of the baby all over again," Buttercup whines.
"Buttercup!" Blossom scolds.
"Hmf!" Buttercup huffs with her arms crossed.
Blossom turns to Bubbles, and says, "Just try to ignore her."
"That's okay… I guess after eight years there are some habits that are kind of hard for her to break," Bubbles replies.
"That's true," Blossom answers.
Blossom helps Bubbles holding her spoon proper and and eat her soup. Blossom can understand that after eight years, Bubbles needs some more time to use her arms and legs. Even though she manages to use her legs earlier, the professor advise Blossom and Buttercup to help her take it slow. Sometime later, Bubbles manages to eat most of her soup, but feels full now.
"How are you feeling Bubbles?" Blossom asks.
"I do feel better now, but…" Bubbles says, as she becomes sadden.
"But what?" Blossom question.
Bubbles turns to Blossom and Buttercup as she asks, "What did happen to me? I… I remember us fighting Mojo Jojo, but I… I can't remember what happened after that. I wonder why I was in a coma for so long, and what happened after fighting Mojo."
Buttercup sighs, and answers, "The truth is… we don't fully know ourselves. We suspect that you've fallen off the cliff in Townsville Mountain, and you got badly hit on the head."
"Other than that, we don't really know what happened," Blossom adds.
Bubbles becomes sad to hear the answer.
Blossom shows a reassuring smile, and says, "But hey, it was a long time ago, and we're going to help you get through this. But I think it will be a good idea not to talk about it much until you get adjusted alright."
"Okay," Bubbles answers with a nod.
The door opens again, the professor walks into the room.
"Hi girls, what you're up to?" The professor asks.
"We're just sitting down doing nothing," Buttercup answers.
"Now Buttercup, I'm sure there's something you can do for fun. Although, it will be a good idea to include Bubbles," The professor says.
"That's a good idea professor. What are we gonna do?" Blossom asks.
"How about we play a board game? I think they're loads of fun," The professor suggests with a smile.
"For nerds," Buttercup mutters.
Blossom turns to Bubbles, and asks, "Wanna play with us?"
"Um sure," Bubbles answers.
Sometime later, the girls and the professor are down stairs playing a board game called, Slides and Stairs. Of course, Buttercup is not much into the game, but is putting up with it do she can help keep Bubbles company.
"It's your turn Bubbles," Blossom says.
"Sure," Bubbles shyly answers.
Bubbles spin the spinner on the table, and it lands on three. She move her piece and lands on the one with the stairs and slide her piece up. When, Buttercup spins it, she ends up going down the slide. Which makes her less than happy. Bubbles smiles and starts to feel like things are like before, but knows the truth.
At Ms. King's house. Zoey continues to do some cleaning outside in the front year. She looks at the Utonium house, and looks a bit sad about something. She sighs, and continues to clean up the years until it's clean. She then gets in her car, and drives off towards town.