Hey guys! I'm back again! So here we are at Chapter 5! And here we will finally see (read) the real Momoko after reading the previous chapters, I'm sure you all got a hint at what is her real persona. For those of you who don't get it, the real Momoko (in my story) can be quiet a sarcastic person from time to time. She worries for others and doesn't shy around in showing her affections. She has pride yes, but it won't get in the way as she progress. Aww what the heck am i saying all this information, let's just get on with the story!
Chapter 5: Explanation
''So what you're saying is that the Momoko we all knew since the beginning was all a lie?!"' Kaoru shouted. It was night at New Townsville and we see our heroes sitting together at Professor Utonium's lab. Kaoru and Miyako couldn't believe it. If her personality was a lie, then does that mean their friendship is a lie also?
A lump suddenly made itself known to Miyako ''But…her happiness looks very real to me when all three of us are together.'' She reminisces all their moments together. Kaoru gritted her teeth in aggravation ''So next she's telling us our friendship is also a lie? I…we…ugh this is why I don't like being too close to them…'' She thought, hurt apparent to her eyes but is hiding it.
The boys didn't know how to feel since they didn't know Momoko very much but from the looks on their faces, it is very obvious that all of them are hurting at the news that was given to them so they decided to just be quiet and support Momoko as it looks like she's going to cry or shout in frustration.
Ken looked at Momoko with understanding in his eyes. He may be young; at least he knew what an honest expression looks like. He knew that Momoko was telling the truth but he can't help but be shock at the news. That was not one of the things that he expects coming out from her mouth. Nevertheless, he decided to stay quiet.
Momoko looked a bit guilty seeing the flabbergasted look of every person in the lab, even Poochi. ''Yes, Kaoru…'' she sighed and looked away for a bit. It was such a contrast since they were all so happy flying together and now they were staring at her with shock and confusion written in their face.
''And now you got tired of hiding yourself and decided to be who you really are then?'' Professor Utonium asked carefully. He need to act cautious since if it is true that Momoko was just acting all along and managed to fool everyone, how can he know if he…they could really trust her now? Momoko saw the look of distrust on Professor's face and can't help but felt a pang of pain at seeing it. ''Well, at least they didn't kick me out or anything worse.''
Momoko sighed and looked at them with pain in her eyes ''Yes Professor…I don't want to hide anything anymore. I'm sorry for deceiving you all like that. Please forgive me!'' She shouted in the end, her eyes watery and bowed down.
The others looked on a bit surprise at the action ''This is really different of her…'' They thought.
''Then does being friends with us is a lie too?'' Miyako asked, finally letting out the question lingering in her head for a while. She and the others were surprised when Momoko suddenly snapped back at her with a sharp ''No!''
Momoko blushed in embarrassment and replied ''I-I meant no Miyako! Our friendship is what I held dear even though I'm not acting myself. You two girls are like my sisters! You made me feel like I have true friends for once!''
Miyako sighed in relief and sent a small smile but before Momoko could return it, a snort was heard.
''Why should I trust you? It's hard enough for all us to know that you're not really the Momoko we all knew. How can I…we know that you're still the friend that Miyako and I really know?'' Kaoru said, looking away not staring at Momoko in the eye. ''Kaoru!'' Miyako looked at her with disapproving eyes. ''She's still our friend!''
''Well, I told you the truth didn't I?'' Momoko retorted with a smirk but all of them knew it was fake, trying to hide the pain at Kaoru's word.
Wanting to change the subject before it could get any worse, Ken decided to think of anything that Momoko said to somehow make her show them that she really is sincere. Then something snapped in Ken's mind while replaying what Momoko said ''What do you mean by true friends for once Momoko?'' He asked. She may hide herself from everyone, at least she was telling the truth this time. He knew it just from her eyes and actions so he will be there to support her.
Momoko smiled sadly at Ken and said ''…I never really had friends to begin with'' She chuckled sadly ''Everyone thought I have a very great social life just because I'm hyper and all, but the truth is I don't. I just act like I'm in a sugar rush and people avoid me just like that. I tried to make friends but I just don't feel the sense of friendship you know?''
Momoko then looked at Kaoru and Miyako who was still having their staring contest. ''That is until I met these two.'' She smiled softly
Kaoru and Miyako stopped their staring contest to look at her thoughtfully. Momoko then stared at the Professor and the lab with a smile on her face ''Actually, if I wasn't hit by that white light that you and Professor accidentally made, I wouldn't have met the two persons who made my world a whole brighter.'' She said feeling nostalgic all of a sudden and closed her eyes letting her feelings take over.
''Instead of having it as a responsibility of protecting this city, it is a blessing for me. A true blessing. Because without it, I wouldn't have met and know these wonderful people I have in my life. Miyako, Kaoru, Professor, Ken, Poochi and even Brick, Boomer and Butch. You helped me still be happy even though I'm hiding my true self to you all. I'm grateful for what you all did to me and decided to pay you back with thee truth because that's what you all deserve. I'm really sorry you guys.'' Momoko said finally opening her eyes and saw that they were touched by what she said.
''I guess I was a bit too hard on her earlier.'' Kaoru thought in regret ''She really consider us as sisters…hearing her say that actually made me feel…happy and relief' She thought in those both emotions. Happy because she's not the only one who thought them as such and relief because she was actually scared of knowing that Momoko was also acting to be their friend all this time. Not that Kaoru was not going to say that out loud but hey, she has pride and the girls know that. Maybe…Just maybe they could still be friends…no, sisters even after all this acting.
Professor looking at her albeit sorry for showing some distrust instead of supporting her like Ken did. The RRBZ giving her the thumbs coming up to her and Miyako stepping closer to her while hugging her saying 'I forgive you' and that made her tear up a bit. Everyone looked at Kaoru expectantly.
Kaoru turned a bit red and whispered ''Just don't do it again. I hate being lied to'' She looked away so fast that she didn't catch Momoko's wide smile. ''Ooffmph!?'' Kaoru grunted out as Momoko suddenly hugged her ''You don't know how much I'm happy I am to hear that.'' Momoko whispered.
''H-h-hey! Stop hugging me! Jeez you were never this affectionate before.'' Kaoru yelled trying to get Momoko off of her. Miyako laughed at Kaoru's expense and decided to run up and hugged them.
''What is this?! A hugging party?'' Kaoru groaned out when she saw Miyako joining in. The RRBZ, Ken and the Professor laughed at the scene before them. They smiled softly at the three girls who were smiling at each other. Yes, even Kaoru was smiling.
''Well girls, it's time for you to get home. It's already dark outside. Your families must be worried.'' Professor said. Momoko and Miyako unlatched themselves to Kaoru who mumbled 'finally.'
Momoko suddenly has a gloomy look ''That's right…My parents…How will I tell them that I'm not going to hide anymore.''
''What's wrong Momoko?'' Boomer asked as everyone looked at her. Momoko sighed and said ''It's just…my parents. How will I tell them that I'm not going to hide anymore?''
Everyone raised their eyebrows for this. ''Wait, Momoko. Don't tell me your parents know that you have powers?'' Ken asked. Momoko blinked at them and her eyes widened ''Crap! I forgot to tell them that we have powers also!''
''I kind of forgot to tell you guys that my parents and I actually has powers.'' Momoko said sheepishly with them.
''WHAT!?'' Everyone shouted as they all sat down and looked at Momoko for an explanation.
''Oh boy…'' Momoko said. She was in for a long explanation, so she started to retell starting from the first time she transformed up to now.
With the Akatsutsumi family
Hachizou saw Kakiko staring at the window ''What's wrong honey?'' Kakiko sigh in worry ''It's just that it's getting dark and Momoko is still not home…''
''Don't worry honey. Momoko is strong enough to defend herself you know? She has her powers. Heck she can go home at midnight as well if she wants! There's nothing to be worried about.'' Hachizou smiled.
Kakiko laughed at his husband's joke ''Sometimes you're a terrible father. Who let his child go home at midnight?'' She teases and laughed again when Hachizou looked at her with feigned hurt.
Kakiko stopped laughing to smile at him. She could always count on Hachizou to cheer her up. ''Hey Hachizou,'' She said making said man look at her questioningly ''Does hiding herself really protects Momoko?''
Hachizou looked thoughtful for a moment before opening his mouth to speak ''Actually, I really don't like the way he said to protect Momoko like that. Sure he could have said that due to fear and desperation but…it's really hard for the young girl to adjust herself and hide herself. I feel sorry actually…''
''I thought so too…'' Kakiko whispered to herself. ''Why do you asked anyway?'' Hachizou looked at his wife.
Kakiko smiled softly and said ''It's very obvious that sometime later…or anytime now that Momoko will fight for once and stopped hiding herself. She will definitely tell us if she wants to be herself now…I can see the frustration and sadness every time she goes outside knowing that she has a job to do which is acting someone who is not her. That can be taxing for a young girl like her emotionally…Even we didn't experience that kind of hardship.''
''You're right…you're always right.'' Hachizou smiled sadly ''But I'm afraid we can't allow it. Whoever someone is after Momoko is really strong if that someone can badly injured Hino and the others…'' He said with a firm voice. They remembered the day Hino bought the young girl to them. He and the others were so badly injured with gashes and cuts around their bodies. Kakiko tried to desperately convince them to stay but he and the others firmly declined saying they have other things to take care of and left.
Hachizou shook his head from those memories ''Hiding herself is a way to not gain attention very much. Ever since she became one of that Powerpuff Girls Z, it masked her dormant power immensely.'' He explained. ''It really helps since she's been wondering why she couldn't transform to her true transformation.''
''Why does our family is verr special concerning powers.'' Kakiko sighed. ''It can't be help. it's in our blood after all.'' Hachizou chuckled
''I wonder if he misses her sister after five years.'' Kakiko mused. Hachizou sighed ''He definitely misses her.''
Unknowingly to them that their future action will surely cost them at what will happen in the late future.
Unknown place
''Damn it! He can't just disappear?!'' A voice cursed. Another voice sighed ''Calm down Daichi. He's just hiding there's no doubt that he is still recovering from our last battle.''
The said Daichi snorted ''That battle has been months Daisuke! I swear if he somehow finds her, I'll…'' He growled. Daisuke sighed ''Same old Daichi.''
''Don't worry Daisuke, he'll calm down soon enough.'' Another voice said leaning against the wall. Daisuke nodded and asked ''Where's Hino?'' The figure leaning against the wall and pointed behind him reveals a red-orange haired boy looking at the sky.
''Thanks Kyo.'' Daisuke said while Kyo waved him off and started to calm Daichi down.
''So, still thinking about her?'' Daisuke asked sitting next Hino who sighed. ''It's been five years since I've last seen her…She probably forgot about us anyway…I still miss her though.'' He whispered Daisuke looked at his friend ''We all miss her Hino. Don't forget that what he did isn't permanent…Sooner or later she'll remember everything bit by bit and we can finally sense her and confront her.''
''It's my entire fault Daisuke… I shouldn't have asked them to hide herself. It was just that.'' Hino tried to explain himself again but stopped when Daisuke gave him a look ''We know Hino we know…''
Hino sighed and looked back at the stars ''I'm sorry Momoko…''
Back at the Professor's lab
''So mean that before you got that white light, you have another transformation?'' Professor repeated. Momoko nodded and Professor ran a hand through his head. ''This is a lot to take in…'' He whispered.
Momoko smiled sheepishly and looked at the ground ''My parents won't let me transform like that anymore and said I should just use it in case of emergencies.''
Butch looked at her quizzically ''But wouldn't you protect the city more if you just used your stronger self?'' Momoko sighed ''Yeah I know but…I don't know why they said that so I just kind of get along with it.''
''So, can we see it?'' Miyako clapped her hands excitedly and the others nodded. ''You're not all that surprised?'' Momoko asked them. All of them shrugged ''What you said earlier pretty much sums it all up and it doesn't take some observing to really understand it.'' Brick said. Momoko smiled at herself ''I'm so lucky with these guys…''
''Oh alright if you all insist.'' Momoko chuckled as she stood up with the eyes of the room on her. Momoko then decided to think how she used to transform before''Ok…So draw out my original power then just release it. That's how I did it at first. It has been a while since I did this.'' She looked at the expectant eyes before her and sweat dropped ''Might as well get it over with.''
She closed her eyes and took a deep breath as she shouted
''Powerful Blossom!''
A bright light enveloped her as waves of power started to flow around her. The audiences closed their eyes because it was so bright but they could feel the power flow off from her.
''Is that really Momoko's power?''
''S-so bright! I could literally feel the power as she transforms! I bet it could be felt all over New Townsville!''
''S-s-such power! This is so much more than how the girls transform into their heroine self!''
The light finally dimmed down revealing a teenage girl with two long pigtails that has ribbons keeping them tight. The black undershirt and short along with a white cloak with black linings. She is now also wearing black boots and fingerless gloves.
''Well, how do I look?'' Blossom asked. And just like that, they opened their eyes as they widened at the sight before them.
''She…she looks totally different!'' The girls thought. The RRBZ blushed at how pretty she looks not to mention strong. The Professor, Ken and Poochi looked at her with their mouth hanging open.
''Um…'' Blossom mumbled getting a little bit self-conscious. ''Guys?''
''Momoko…I meant Blossom…'' Ken started ''YOU LOOK SO COOL!'' Blossom was surprised at Ken's outburst and chuckled nervously ''Is that so? I didn't think about it so much'' She admitted
''You really look cool Blossom!'' Miyako chimed up. Kaoru nodded and smirked at her ''So, any other things that you're still hiding?''
''Well, I really really like sport every now and then would like to see who's much better now right Kaoru?'' Blossom winked at her.
Kaoru's eyes widened and basically shouted ''Seriously!? Where have you been hiding these skills! I would like to have a match with you sometimes then!''
Blossom giggled to herself and looks at the RRBZ who was still staring at her. ''Well boys?'' The RRBZ snapped out of their trance ''You look pretty…for a hag.'' Brick smirked. Blossom turned red ''Why you..!'' Brick puts up his hands in surrender but he knows that he won this round. Blossom huffed and crossed her arms.
''Well, you look pretty cute yourself Blossom.'' Boomer smiled at her. ''Awww thanks Boomer. I appreciate your comment unlike your certain brother.'' Blossom said. Brick rolled his eyes while Boomer blushed.
''Pretty strong for a princess eh?'' Butch said flipping his hair that was over his eyes. Blossom turned red ''D-don't call me that!'' She said, flustered.
Kaoru laughed again and Miyako giggled ''Man! What a day.'' Blossom said with a sigh and undid her transformation. ''We should go home. Our family is probably worried.''
The RRBZ then looked at each other with a message ''Where will we stay?''They just can't go back to Mojo as they are sure they will really get it if he found out that they are heroes now.
''Is it back to the streets again?'' Boomer thought with a sense of dread. He hated there. It was so disgusting and smells pretty awful.
''Why won't you boys stay here? We have some rooms available here.'' The Professor said with a smile when he saw the troubled looks on the RRBZ ''Y-you really mean it?'' Boomer said with wide eyes along with his brothers.
''Of course I do! I would really like you boys to stay here. We need some manpower here.'' The Professor laughed ''Besides, you all look like you need some kind of home…and I'm happy to provide you for it.''
The RRBZ once again was astounded by this professor. ''Why? Why do so much for us?'' Brick asked. The Professor came and ruffled the heads of the three boys. ''H-hey!'' They shouted.
''Well, I don't know actually. It just that something inside me is telling that you three deserve something better and not only that, all of you are special. Don't worry, if you don't want to, it's ok for me.'' The Professor said in honesty. The RRBZ is speechless but nonetheless accepted the offer.
''W-we accept. Thank you Professor.'' Butch said bowing to him as thanks. The Professor smiled ''No problem.''
The PPGZ smiled at how kind Professor is and decided to cut the scene before them ''Well, we better get going then. We have school tomorrow.'' Miyako said smiling at them. Kaoru groaned ''Ugh school.'' Then she noticed she's the only one who groaned and looked at her partner in crime when it came to school works. ''What?'' Momoko looked at her weirdly.
''You're not complaining?'' Kaoru raised her eyebrows. Momoko shrugged and said ''Why would I? School is fun sometimes and you can definitely learn something there.''
''This could get a hard time to get used to.'' Kaoru thought with a sweat dropped.
''Bye Professor! Bye Ken! Take care of those boys!'' Momoko shouted waving at them in goodbye.
''Hey! We're not children you know!'' Butch yelled at her. Momoko just stuck out her tongue and went away with her two friends beside her.
''Well, what a day right dad?'' Ken said patting Poochi's head. ''Tell me about it.'' Professor said ''Well it's time for bed. Come on boys, I'll show you your room.'' And with that, The Utonium family went on and talked about things that came in their mind, looks like there are three more members added to the family then.
In a dark place
''That power…'' A voice whispered ''She's here after all. How did she change her presence like that? Was it because of that white light?''
''Hmph no matter, I'm now one hundred percent sure that Momoko is really the Momoko I knew when I was younger. Time to set the plan into action.''
In an unknown place
''Hino did you felt that?'' Kyo said while meditating. Hino nodded and said ''So she finally activated her power. I thought I'm sure I told them to not let Momoko transform again.'' He sighed.
Daisuke shook his head ''No, actually this is a perfect chance to finally get to him.'' Hino's eyes flashed in anger ''Are you saying that we should use my sister as a bait!?'' He shouted.
''Hino calm down, your sister is not weak. She can protect herself just fine. Besides, we will be there just in case.'' Kyo said. ''Daisuke's plan is actually logical. Not only will we finally finish him off, we would also finally able to confront Momoko and be with her again.'' He whispered.
Hino calmed down and scratch his head in frustration ''Are you sure she's ready? This is a lot to take in considering her age…She might hate us all…''
''Can you put aside your fear for a moment? Momoko needs us right now.'' Kyo said in irritation. Hino flinched and said ''You're right. I need to face this once and for all.''
''So where we'll be going?'' Daichi said eagerly. Finally he was going to see how much Momoko has grown. ''I hope she's still the same fun loving girl I knew.'' He thought.
Hino closed his eyes and opened them with renewed determination as he said
''We are going to New Townsville.''
Annnnnd cut! Things are about to get interesting and I'm excited to write it as the story progress! Anyways it's already night here so I better go to sleep now! R&R guys and don't forget to favorite!