Hey Everyone! Someone reviewed that I should make a Daichi and Momoko moment and that might take a while though. I plan on making this story like way longer than the original one. The story might progress slowly before it will reach the climax. I don't know how many chapters it will take, but I'll take my chances when brand new ideas came to me. All of you can review or PM me some ideas and if I find it interesting or put it in the story without disrupting the flow of it, I might just write it.
Anyways! Let's get on with the chapter
Chapter 9: Brothers are Keepers
A few days passed since Momoko asked Kaoru for a sleepover. Everything was actually going pretty well for the pink eyed girl. Kaoru's family accepted her in their home with open arms. She gotten really close to Kaoru's brothers and is now currently playing with the youngest one.
It is now Thursday night wherein tomorrow they will have a practice match in the soccer club. Momoko and Kaoru were pretty excited by this and couldn't sleep well enough right now. So Momoko, in her own way, decided to burn up some energy to let her fall asleep early and she did that with a help from someone.
''Momoko! Shou! How many times do I have to tell you to not make a mess in my room!''
''Waaah! Onee-chan's angry!''
''Quick! Let's run for it Shou!''
''Right behind you Momoko onee-chan!''
''Hey! Don't make a quick head start!''
''Come back here you two! Do you know how many times I have to fix my room because of your playful antics!?"
''Come on Kaoru! We were just having fun!''
''Fun my ass! Both of you are seriously going to get it when I get my hands on you!''
Dai chuckled at the commotion going on around their house. This following days that Momoko stayed with them has been fun. He could definitely and proudly say that she's one of the Matsubara family now. ''And I won't let those pesky boys ogle at her like that'' He frowned at that. Every time Momoko and Kaoru came home, he always noticed a plastic Momoko was holding which was full of letters and chocolates. He has to do something about that soon. After all, he was a big brother now. It's what big brothers do, and stopping their incoming sibling fight is one of them.
Dai walked towards the hallway and sweat dropped at what he saw, Shou and Momoko are running for their lives with Kaoru coming quickly behind them with a broom in her hands.
''Now that's not good.'' Dai commented, making his appearance known. ''Dai-niisan!'' Momoko called out to him as she and Shou run towards him. ''Kaoru is making us clean her room!'' She pouted. ''It's her room! She should clean it up!''
''You and Shou just decided to play tag in my room where you can play it here in the hallway!'' Kaoru retorted ''Now tell that's not them annoying the hell out of me!''
''Yikes!'' Momoko and Shou yelped and hid behind Dai. ''Now now calm down you three.'' Dai said while patting each of their heads. Momoko and Shou brightened up but Kaoru remained her glare. ''They still need to clean my room though.'' Kaoru muttered while crossing her arms.
''Alright you two, clean up Kaoru's room.'' Dai ordered them gently.
''But Dai-niisan/Onii-chan!'' Momoko and Shout pouted giving him those puppy eyes look.
''Must….resist….'' He thought. A pinch from Kaoru made him resist it and said ''You don't want to make me upset right?'' Dai said, having that big brother look and aura.
Kaoru snickered a bit but didn't let it out as it might break the mood of her brother and let him take care of it. The two troublemakers sighed and hung their head in defeat ''Yes Dai-niisan/Onii-chan'' Momoko grabbed the broom out of Kaoru's hand with a huff while Shou stuck out her tongue at her.
''Those two are so childish.'' Kaoru sweat dropped. Dai laughed ''Let them be. They're just having fun.'' Kaoru sighed but nodded in agreement.
''It's only been a few days since Momoko stayed here. She really became part of the family right now.'' Kaoru smiled. She began to look up to her and Miyako like little sisters that she never had. The PPGZ and RRBZ have gotten a lot closer ever since the boys entered school. Things are looking good for a while now and she hoped nothing bad happens.
''We're done!'' Momoko exclaimed coming out of Kaoru's room with Shou behind her.
Dai grinned and ruffled her hair ''Now that wasn't so bad right?'' He said. ''Dai-niisan! You're ruining my hair!'' Momoko pouted to Dai who laughed and let her go.
''Dinner's ready!'' Mitsuko's voice echoed around the hall. ''Well, let's go eat! I'm starving!'' Dai declared and his three siblings (one he thought of as) nodded as they all went to the dining area with enthusiasm. Momoko and Shou were joking around while Dai and Kaoru talking about the latest soccer match.
Mitsuko smiled as they arrived ''Oh Tokio…I wish you were home sooner so you could see this. Kaoru's friend has really made an impact to our family. I'm sure you will see her as a daughter like I do.''
''Well, aren't you all getting cozy to each other.'' Mitsuko commented at them. The four just grinned and sat at their usual seat. Shou next to Momoko and Dai next to Kaoru with Mitsuko on top of the table. Another seat beside her which is for Kaoru's dad who was absent for a moment.
''So girls, excited for your practice match tomorrow?' Dai started another conversation as they began to eat. Momoko and Kaoru brightened up at the mention of their practice match ''You bet! I can't wait to show Momoko who's better!'' Kaoru smirked at the said girl.
Momoko laughed and winked at her ''We will see Kaoru''
Dai was surprised when he discovered that Momoko joined all the available sports like Kaoru. He can really see the two has so much in common. They're both stubborn, loves sports, share interest in skateboards and roller blades and many more. He didn't know how Momoko adjusted quickly to their family. ''I do have to admit we are a bit hyper. If Momoko spend around us for a bit longer, we would probably start drinking milk half naked now.'' Dai chuckled at what will be Momoko's reaction, unknown that she already knew it. Nevertheless, she's part of the family now and nothing will change it.
After a while, dinner quickly came to an end. ''Dinner is delicious as usual Aunt Mitsuko.'' Momoko complimented. Mitsuko smiled and waved it off ''It was nothing dear. You sure are full of compliments.''
Momoko smiled back ''I'm just telling the truth.''
Kaoru finished up her food ''I'm not really that tired yet…Maybe Momoko and I can play soccer outside? I do want to see her skills'' She thought
''Hey Momoko, let's play some soccer outside. You sleepy yet?'' She asked Momoko. Momoko shook her head ''Let's do it.'' She said excitedly
''Hold your horses! Let your stomach rest first girls. I don't want you two having stomach ache now.'' Mitsuko said in a stern voice.
''Ok mom/Aunt Mitsuko!'' Momoko and Kaoru said sheepishly. Both girls went back to Kaoru's room to get the soccer ball while talking to each other excitedly
''For girls, they sure do love their sports'' Mitsuko shook her head with a gentle smile. Dai laughed ''That's what makes them unique and have a lot of common to each other.'' He said. A few minutes later, Kaoru and Momoko showed themselves.
''Mom! Can we go out now?'' Kaoru asked. ''She's so impatient.'' Mitsuko thought ''Oh alright. Just be careful it's night!'' She informed them. ''We know mom! We'll be careful don't worry! You can always check us out since it's just right there!'' Kaoru answered back.
''Are you sure you can practice? It is pretty dark.'' Dai asked, being a brother as always. Kaoru rolled her eyes ''There's a thing called lamp post onii-chan. We're just down here, we won't go away.''
Dai laughed and ruffled both of their heads. ''Just be careful kiddos. Don't tire yourself too much.''
''That's the purpose so we can go to sleep already onii-chan.'' Kaoru deadpanned and escaped from her brother's insistent hands.
''We'll be careful Dai-niisan'' Momoko said with a smile as she and Kaoru went outside.
''Don't worry mom, I'm going to check once in a while.'' Dai told his mother who nodded her head and started to wash the dishes
With Momoko and Kaoru
''They sure worry a lot.'' Kaoru grumbled. ''It just shows that they care for you.'' Momoko tittered
Kaoru rolled her eyes and looked away ''For us'' She said. ''I told you. You are practically part of the family now, don't leave yourself out.''
Momoko grinned and poked Kaoru's cheek ''Awwwww! You're so sweet Kaoru! Don't worry, I won't tell it to anyone. It might ruin your reputation.'' She laughed when Kaoru scowled at her.
They were finally outside and the cold yet fresh air greeted them calmly. Momoko snatch the soccer ball from Kaoru and dribbled with it. ''Hey!'' Kaoru shouted and started to go after Momoko who laughed and run away with it ''Steal it to me if you can!'' Momoko challenged.
Kaoru smirked excitedly ''So you want to play the attacker huh? Here I come!'' Kaoru launched towards Momoko.
Momoko trapped the ball in her foot while Kaoru got closer. She plans to use her charge into an advantage but she knew Kaoru is better than that. The moment Kaoru got close, she got into action. She touched the top of the ball and turned. She saw Kaoru's looks of surprise and realized she was getting closer than before. She pushed the ball forward and quickly turned as she threw a smirk at Kaoru's direction before going after the ball quickly.
''A Maradona? Not bad.'' Kaoru thought but she wasn't the best athlete in school for nothing! She skidded to the ground to stop her fast charge and quickly swerved to her other side and quickly run towards Momoko.
''Whoa she's fast!'' Momoko thought in surprise but an excited smile reached up to her ''Let's see who's faster!'' She dribbled the ball as she picks up her pace.
''Ha ha, you're not going anywhere!'' Kaoru panted quickly catching up to her, coming beside her and her foot focused on stealing the soccer ball from her clasp.
Momoko laughed with sweat running to her face ''Actually I am!'' She grinned mischievously The minute when Kaoru tried to steal it, Momoko quickly spun to her right side causing Kaoru to stumble a bit.
Momoko imagined a net before her and shot it towards it. ''Goal!'' She exclaimed while laughing.
Kaoru came up to her and picked up the soccer ball ''Not bad, now it's my turn!'' She grinned and dribbled the soccer ball with her feet. ''Right back at you!'' Momoko smiled and ran up to her.
The two girls spent almost half an hour playing soccer with each other. They are pretty evenly matched but nevertheless, they are having fun. Both girls decided to rest up a bit before they go back to rest.
''Well, that was fun.'' Kaoru panted with a grin. Momoko wiped the sweat from her forehead and grinned back ''It sure was! We should practice once in a while. You really are the best athlete in our school.'' She remarked.
''I do my best to impress'' Kaoru chuckled. ''Now don't make your head too big Kaoru, you might float away from us.'' Momoko laughed. They were about to go back to the house but then their belts began to blink making Kaoru groan ''At this time?! Why didn't it alert us earlier where we were much more energized?!''
Momoko sighed ''Just answer it Kaoru.''
Kaoru grumbled and begrudgingly opened her compact. ''What is it this time Professor?'' She asked
''It's Princess this time girls. She's hypnotizing the people of New Townsville and the weird thing is they are all shopping and talking each other like they're friends! Still, it is bothersome and they are destroying each store they come across and take what they want. Go out there and stop her! The boys and Miyako are already on their way.'' The Professor explained before the screen switched to a clip where Princess is talking rather arrogantly and the people around her praising her. She then used her gun which let out a red light to a person, the said person screamed before the eyes glowed red and going to Princess's side.
''What is it that she wants this time?! I swear I'm going to kill that cat of hers if she kept us up every night again!'' Kaoru groaned while Momoko analyzed it ''Could it be because of what I said?''
''Momoko! Let's transform!'' Kaoru called out while Momoko nodded.
''Powered Buttercup!''
''Powerful Blossom!''
''Powerpuff Girls Z!''
Both of them flew towards the direction of Princess, not noticing a person staring at them wide-eyed.
With Dai (A few minutes earlier)
''Well, looks like they're having fun,'' Dai smiled, watching at the two girls from above. ''They should be going up anytime now.'' He said to himself and he was right. He saw Kaoru picked up the soccer ball before going to the direction to their house. He put on a confused look when they stopped ''Why did they stop?''
He saw Kaoru grumbling and Momoko looking on intently at something ''What is that? A compact? But Kaoru doesn't own a make up! An apocalypse is coming if she does that!'' Dai exclaimed.
Then what he saw next made his brain fried. What he saw was his little sister, Kaoru, and his other sister in all but blood, Momoko, transform in his very eyes. ''WHAT THE ACTUAL HECK!?'' Dai thought with his eyes almost bugging out of his socket.
''I-I-Is t-t-that w-who I t-think i-it was?!'' Dai thought, shock filling his entire being. And he was correct, below him is none other than Buttercup of the PPGZ and what he assumed is Blossom as the other due to the orange hair. ''But she looks different….'' Dai whispered. Dai rubbed his eyes to ensure that it was all his imagination. He opened them and saw them fly, that very moment he knew that he was not seeing things.
''Is that what they are hiding? We are so going to talk about this when they got home.'' Dai said with a serious expression. ''Now what should I tell mom?'' He thought before going back home.
Back with Momoko/Blossom and Kaoru/Buttercup
''Now that I thought about it, do you even use your belt anymore for transformation?'' Buttercup asked while flying. Blossom shook her head in negative.
''The why keep it?'' Buttercup questioned her. ''I want to have some kind of communication to all of you. I learned my lesson at our last battle after all.'' Blossom answered her with a smile. Buttercup nodded and together they flew much faster.
''Hey, it's Bubbles and the boys!'' Blossom said ''Hey!''
Bubbles and the RRBZ, who are flying to the same destination, noticed them and immediately went to their side.
''Hey, so Princess was it?'' Brick asked. Blossom nodded ''Also known as Himeko from our class.'' The boys look on in surprise ''Himeko? That girl with glitters in her hair?'' Butch asked.
Buttercup nodded ''Yup, that's her.''
''So, she's a monster.'' Boomer said. ''She is triggered to be a monster when her cat screams.'' Bubbles explained,
''Then why not just kill the cat?'' Butch said rather bluntly in which they all sweat dropped. ''Then we will probably be charge with animal abuse.'' Bubbles answered him with a disapproving look.
Nearing to their destination, an idea came to Bubbles's head ''Hey guys, why don't we do it? You know, the thing that we do every time when we came to the scene?'' Bubbles smiled. A light bulb lit up in Buttercup and Blossom's head ''Sure! Though I expected that line from Blossom, Bubbles.'' Buttercup snickered.
Blossom rolled her eyes but smiled nonetheless ''Hey! I still can't deny how cool we look that way. Besides, it's been a while.''
The RRBZ looks confused ''What do you mean girls?'' Brick asked, still getting used to being a hero.
''Just follow our lead boys.'' Blossom grinned and together they spotted Princess laughing her usual…laugh.
With Himeko/Princess
''Now that I have many friends, everyone will surely notice me as the one with the most friends in the world!'' Princess laughed excitedly of the idea of standing out. Having so many friends will definitely help her reach that and no one will deny it!
''Hold it right there!'' A voice shouted from above. ''Hm?'' Princess stopped laughing to look who it was.
''The fighting power science legend!'' The PPGZ and RRBZ started their introduction.
''Powerpuff Girls Z!''
''Rowdyruff Boys Z!''
They declared as they posed making Princess growled at them. The six of them look so cool and heroic which definitely caught the attention of the people who weren't hypnotized started to whisper at each other.
''Since when did we have boy heroes in our town?''
''Who cares! It brings me comfort that we have three new people protecting us.''
''Whoa! Is that Blossom?''
''Yeah, she looks different.''
''Wow! That definitely feels good'' Boomer declared while letting out a laugh, breaking their pose.
''Not bad at all boys.'' Buttercup remarked. Bubbles giggled ''See, I told you it will be fun.''
Butch smirked ''I guess it's not so bad on the good side right bro?''
Brick nodded and grinned ''I could get used to this.'' Blossom laughed ''Welcome to the team boys.''
''How dare you ignore me!'' Princess shouted making them look at her. Buttercup looks bored ''We defeated you plenty of times with just us already Princess. What makes it different today? Especially if we had three more people to add into your collection of defeats from us.''
Princess turned red in anger ''I don't care about that! This time I will surely defeat you and with my friends this time!'' She smirked and gestured all the people she hypnotized.
''More like puppets if you ask me.'' Butch snorted. Princess's smirk turned into a sly one ''Aren't you three are pretty handsome, I could use some handsome people as my friends.'' She batted her eyelashes
Brick gagged ''As if we'll be your friends you stupid crone!''
Princess just revealed her gun and pointed it to the boys ''I can…with this!'' She fired it and a red ray came out and was heading towards the boys, who quickly dodged the said light.
''This girl is desperate!'' Brick declared and kept dodging the beams.
''Now why can't she make friends in a nice way'' Bubbles puffed her cheeks. Apparently, Princess heard her and glared ''Because if you ask nicely just as you said, they will look at you weirdly and just shy away!'' She snorted. The others paid no mind and look at her like she was just crazy. ''Then you are probably not meant to be friends with them.'' Blossom said nonchalantly.
Princess turned red and looked at Blossom angrily ''So are you saying that I will probably be friendless like this for the rest of my life?!''
Blossom float towards her but Buttercup stopped her ''Wait Blossom! It's dangerous!'' She warned her, but Blossom shook her head ''Let me take care of it, after all-it is my fault for making her like this.'' Blossom answered her green sister who looked at her with bewilderment, as well as Bubbles and the RRBZ. ''Her fault?'' They thought
Princes glared as Blossom flew closer to her ''I'll be your friend.'' Blossom smiled, the whole surroundings were quiet when she said that, suddenly hell makes its presence known.
''WHAT?!'' All of them yelled at Blossom' statement, even Princess who looks stupefied but then her look became observant. ''Hmmmm…You look kind of familiar? Do I know you from somewhere?'' Princess said, in a rare moment of intelligence. Blossom looks on in surprise before chuckling nervously ''I don't think we've met before.''
''Did Blossom hit her head or something?'' Buttercup jaw dropped. Blossom, out of all people except for them probably, is willing to be friend with Princess?! Otherwise known as Himeko from their class! She can't really imagine Blossom and Princess becoming friends as she groaned ''This is giving me a headache.'' She murmured.
''Even I can't believe Blossom would be willing to be friends with her. I admit that Princess can be pretty….snobbish and manipulative.'' Bubbles commented. Even the kind and loving Bubbles doesn't approve of being friends with Princess/Himeko.
''That's a whole new other level of nice.'' Brick muttered, his brothers nodding at his statement.
''Why do you want to be friends with me?'' Princess said rather snobbishly. Bubbles restrained Buttercup for beating her up and saying she should let Blossom handle it. ''Look, she's lowering her guard down. If she attempts something to Blossom, we'll be here to support her.''
''Earlier she's going on and on about wanting to be friends and now she's questioning me/Blossom as to why I/she want to be friends? Talk about mental problem.'' Blossom and Buttercup thought
Cutting her thoughts off, Blossom smiled warmly and said ''I can show you what real friends are! You don't need to hypnotize these people to have friends. Would you really want mindless people to be your friends? Because if I were you, I would rather be friendless than have mindless ones behind my back.''
Princess actually took in on what her said ''This….Blossom fella looks genuine. Should I accept?'' She then looked behind the people behind her who chanted her name repeatedly while praising '' Nah, I would rather stand out than be friends to someone who would probably stand out more than me.''
Princess flew circled around Blossom as if observing her. ''Ummmm….'' Blossom thought with a sweat dropped ''Maybe this is not a good idea at all.'' If only she knew how right she was at that thought.
''Sure I would like to be friends with you.'' Princess smiled but with a malicious glint in her eyes. ''If I can hit her with my gun, I will have a friend that stands out with me! We'll be known as the Best BFF's like in the world! That way, I can control her without her showing off much more than me!''
Princess bought out her right hand for Blossom to shake who looks at her surprisingly. ''Wow, she accepted. But something tells me she's up to something.'' Bubbles, Buttercup and the RRBZ thought while they readied their weapons in case something happens.
Blossom narrowed her eyes but relented and comes closer to her to shake her hand as a sign of friendship.
Brick noticed the shuffling of Princess's left hand and knew right away what was going to happen next. ''Blossom watch out!'' He yelled. As soon as Brick yelled, Princess took out her gun with her left hand and immediately shot Blossom.
''Blossom!'' Bubbles shouted. Blossom can't be affected by Princess's gun, can't she? But the distance was too close…it would be impossible to dodge that. It would be a load of trouble if Blossom did get hypnotized. They can't really hurt her... Buttercup gritted her teeth and charged towards Princess but an attack stopped her abruptly.
''White Choco Shoot!''
A yo-yo flung around Princess who shrieked in surprise as she was thrown away due to the power.
''Blossom?'' Bubbles looked at her worriedly. Blossom was shaking and seems to be sweating.
''Hey hag, you ok?'' Brick and the others flew towards her side. ''Whoa Blossom! Your eyes! They're a bit red!'' Boomer exclaimed.
Everyone looked at her eyes and it was indeed red and not only that, it was glowing. ''Must be from Princess's gun. We better finish this quick, I'm quiet tired already I don't know why though…'' Blossom panted. They decided to ask her later in the lab and focused their sight to Princess who was in a daze.
''Quick! Let's attack her while she's open!'' Butch exclaimed. ''Exploding Notes Attack!'' Musical notes appeared from Butch's flute and floated their way to Princess
''Blazing Shoot!'' Brick charged up his beyblade making red particles surround it as he shot it towards Princess.
''Arrow Strike!'' Boomer charged up his arrow and fired it at the same time Brick threw his beyblade.
''Swing Sonic!' Buttercup swung her hammer creating a green energy heading towards Princess.
With all the attacks raining towards her, Princess was immediately knocked out-falling in the sky in the process and that's when Bubbles made her move.
''Bubble Catcher!''
Bubbles bought out a big bubble which caught Princess just in time. Blossom sighed ''Finally…'' She whispered, the glowing red of her eyes disappeared slowly but there was still a tint of it. ''Let's go to the Professor so we can bring her back to normal.'' She said.
''We still need to bring her to her house afterwards.'' Buttercup whined.
''Maybe being a hero does have its own cons.'' The boys thought.
At the Professor's lab
Professor Utonium started to turn back Princess as the others talked about the recent happenings, which is how Blossom didn't get hypnotized the moment Princess fired her gun.
''That was pretty reckless of you Blossom.'' Professor Utonium said ''How could you let your guard down?''
Blossom sighed and held her head in pain ''I'm sorry Professor, it won't happen again.''
Seeing that Blossom is not in the mood for some scolding, Buttercup came to her side and looked at her a bit worried''So Blossom, how did you escape Princess's shot?'' Buttercup asked, sensing maybe a change of subject will do the trick. ''It is pretty impossible to dodge in that range.''
Blossom squinted her red tinted eyes in pain and confusion ''I…really don't know. The moment Brick yelled at me, I guess…my instincts reacted. Next thing I knew when Princess shot that red beam at me, it disappeared and my eyes hurt like hell.'' She started to get a bit dizzy and stumbled a bit. Thankfully, Brick caught her just in time ''Be careful hag. We don't want you collapsing all of a sudden now.'' He said. He was trying to not sound like he was worried but it was kind of hard to resist. Thankfully, Blossom is not in the mood for teasing right now.
''I think all of you should get home and rest. All of you especially Blossom need it.'' Professor Utonium said after finishing reverting Princess to Himeko.
Butch nodded ''Yeah, we still have that practice match tomorrow. You'll be alright there, right princess?'' He called Blossom. Blossom shakily got out of Brick's grip and smiled at Butch ''I'll be fine. A good night's rest should do the trick.''
''But you have to get Himeko back to her house first.'' Ken reminded them. ''All of the people she hypnotized are probably back to their old self.'' Ken gestured the screen where people are holding their head in confusion before continuing on life's way. All of them sighed in exhaustion and relief ''Sure Ken, don't remind us that.'' Buttercup groaned. This girl is making them work double; fighting her, reverting her back to normal and then getting her home. Man she felt like a bodyguard which is troublesome especially if it's Himeko.
''Let's do this already, I'm worried that any moment now Blossom would collapse.'' Bubbles said, gripping her bubble wand tightly in concern while Butch and Boomer started to carry Himeko. They look at Blossom and Bubbles was right. She doesn't look like she was paying attention since she didn't respond to Bubbles and from the way she is swaying and her eyes drooping, unconsciousness can come anytime for the orange head.
''Need me to carry you?'' Buttercup whispered to her, out of earshot of anybody. She still has to keep her tough exterior. She got a bit irritated when Blossom didn't respond. Buttercup touched her shoulder and that seems to get her mind out of the gutter.
''W-what? I'm sorry could you repeat what you said?'' Blossom asked shaking her head; her eyes now back to the way it should be.
Buttercup frowned and just said ''Let's bring Himeko to her house and go home.''
''Home…'' Blossom smiled and nodded. The six heroes of New Townsville started to get on their way hastily, all of them fatigued from the previous fight.
''I still can't believe that a catis the cause of her transformation'' Brick shook his head, ridiculed by the idea. He sighed, he has seen and known weirder things. A monkey talking, guys with green skin, heck they were made of the girls' DNA and Mojo's hair! So yeah, this shouldn't surprise him at all.
''Why not just kill the freaking cat...'' Butch muttered. Bubbles exhaled in exhaustion''Like I told you Butch, that's an abuse of animals.''
''Then let's send it to another planet.'' Buttercup grunted. Bubbles just shook her head in exasperation and didn't say anything.
Boomer noticed Blossom slightly lowering down her flight before going back up again. ''Blossom, are you sure you're ok?'' He asked.
Blossom smiled at him, ''rather tiredly though…'' Boomer thought. ''I'm fine Boomer. Anyways, looks like we're here guys.'' She said and all of them fly towards Himeko's bedroom where they lay her in her bed.
''Can't we just hide her cat or something?'' Buttercup said, her eyes pleading. Bubbles sigh and pulled Buttercup using her arm ''Let's go home Buttercup.''
Buttercup exhaled but nodded. She looked at Blossom who was looking normal now with the slight fatigue evident to her body and eyes. ''Let's go home Blossom, I don't want them to be suspicious why we are taking so long.'' Buttercup pointed out. Blossom nodded and the six heroes bid their farewell to each other as they went home to rest.
Kaoru's house
Momoko and Kaoru quickly entered the door of the house and were surprised to see Mitsuko cleaning up the kitchen.
''Hey girls, Dai told me you two went to a mini market to buy something.'' Mitsuko told them. Momoko and Kaoru look confused. A mini market? Why did Dai-niisan told her that?
Deciding to use this excuse, Momoko nodded her head and said ''Yeah, we got a bit hungry playing soccer and went to buy some snacks. Don't worry though, it was just close by.''
Mitsuko nodded with a smile ''Sure, but don't do it too much. Night time is still dangerous for young girls like you.'' She said in a stern voice.
''Ok mom we know. We better go to my room now and get some rest before taking a bath.'' Kaoru said. Mitsuko nodded and let them be.
''Why did you think Dai-niisan said that?'' Momoko whispered to Kaoru. Kaoru shrugged ''I don't know. We can't just ask him or he'll get suspicious.''
''He's already suspicious enough for telling Aunt Mitsuko we're going to the mini market.'' Momoko shook her head. Could it be that Dai somehow knew about their secret identity?
Momoko focused her mind, she and Kaoru need some sleep after all so together they entered Kaoru's room but looks like somebody is behind the door.
''Onii-chan?'' Kaoru blinked at his brother who was reading some comics ''What are you doing in my room?''
Dai closed the comics and looked at them seriously ''I'm here in your room for some explanation.'' Both girls started to sweat, they did transform in an open space so it is possible that he saw. But maybe it was something else so they first decided to act dumb.
''What do you mean Dai-niisan?'' Momoko asked with a sweet smile but Dai's expression didn't change.
''You two should know what I mean, Buttercup'' He looked at Kaoru ''Blossom.'' He then switches his gaze to Momoko.
Momoko and Kaoru look on with wide eyes in shock as they looked at each other. ''Oh boy…This is bad.''
''So you've been hiding it to us for one whole year?'' Dai exclaimed. Momoko and Kaoru told him how they became the PPGZ and also Momoko added in her hidden power as well. She really couldn't lie about it and just decided to tell him why she came for a sleepover.
''And you're telling me that you hid your power from everyone for 5 whole years so that's why Blossom looks different?'' Dai said to Momoko who nodded shamefully.
Dai plopped onto Kaoru's bed while running a hand to his hair ''This…is a lot to take in.'' He admitted. Momoko and Kaoru looked down as they didn't say anything.
''But at least they told me the truth. The only thing I can do now is…keep it.''Dai looked at them thoughtfully and chuckled, making both girls looks up to him questioningly. Dai smiled and ruffled both of their hair ''Don't worry, your secrets safe with me.'' Momoko and Kaoru beamed at him as Momoko lunged at Dai to hug him.
Dai laugh ''Also Momoko, forget about your parents. If they don't accept you, then hell with them!'' He exclaimed ''You deserve better than that after all. You are always welcome here.''
Momoko looked at him admiringly ''He's the best brother anyone could ask for…I'm so thankful that he is so understanding.''
Dai then looked at Kaoru and gave her a funny look ''Now, how were you able to hide your identity for so long?'' Kaoru snorted ''All of you are don't enter my room too much so I decided to take advantage of it.''
Dai chuckled ''So that's why we also receive some time to time complaints that you are skipping school. Going to the infirmary huh?'' He teased.
''I did it to protect this city!'' Kaoru shouted while crossing her arms. Dai laughed and wrestled her ''Now that's my little sister. Strong yet still so young.''
Kaoru fought back as the two sibling started to fight each other. Momoko laughed and said ''Well, I should take a bath first then.'' The two seemed to hear her as they continued their match while Momoko walked off.
One thought crossed to Dai's mind though ''Is that why you are crying in the bathroom these past days Momoko?''
With Momoko
Momoko sighed peacefully, the warm water splashing against her and calming her mind. This has been a…stressful night. First is the strange event that happened earlier with Princess.
''How did I counter attack that beam anyway…''She thought to herself. Momoko touched her eye in wonder. Did she unlock a secret power or something? If she did, why does it hurt so much? Usually unlocking powers doesn't hurt too much, but the pain that she felt and the dizziness that comes after was on a whole other level. Heck her eyes even turned red momentarily!
''Was it because of the color of the beam?'' She muttered while cleaning herself up. Did she…absorbed the beam or something? This is hurting her head too much when she thinks about it so she decided to think about it in a later date.
Next is Dai finding out their alter ego. Man, that was a shocking one and probably one of the most nerve-wrecking moments she has ever experience in her life. What would Professor say if she and Kaoru told him that Dai knew their secret identity. ''Probably create a tantrum or perhaps a memory eraser machine or something.'' She chuckled. Nah, she's sure the Professor will understand. After all, he did accept her even after deceiving them ever since the PPGZ started. So no problem there. Then her thoughts gradually turned to her family.
''Mom….Dad….Kuriko….'' Momoko whispered. She misses her family so much. Sure she has Kaoru's family cheering her up but…she also has some happy memories with her own ones too. Heck playing with Shou reminded her when she and Kuriko were playing together. Do they even think about her?
Time's up for her thoughts, she didn't want to stay in the bathroom for too long now. But one's thing for sure, Momoko smiled and thought of Dai.
Brothers can really be keepers of everything. Secrets, protection, problems, etc. You can open up to them and they will still understand. Sure they can tease a lot that will make you explode in annoyance but….They sure can keep everything to themselves.
And that's it for this chapter guys! I have so many ideas for this story and I can't wait to share them all with you! Remember to R&R and Favorite! Love you all!