I'm back again! Probably need to write a few more chapters before I go back to school this coming July. I probably won't be able to write much, but I will still try my best to write and update as soon as I see an opportunity to do so! Anyways, I just realized that I have passed the number of words here at this rewrite compare to the original stories. (Uhmmm… I just want to share ok?) Looks like chapters here at this rewrite are bit lengthy. Now, let's stop the blabbering and get on with the story!

Chapter 12: Confusion

''Damn it!'' Kaoru punched the wooden floor in confusion and aggravation. What the heck happened to her big brother? She growled angrily, in her state, it's impossible to knock some senses to her older sibling. She needs help; she has no choice but to transform and get some help. Maybe the Chemical Z will help up with her predicament.

Kaoru grabbed her compact and transform

''Powered Buttercup!''

She was right, the Chemical Z did help her gain some energy but she was still feeling rather fatigued. Buttercup shook her head ''No time, Momoko and Onii-chan need our help.'' Buttercup contacted the lab and tapped her foot impatiently as she waited for an answer.

Seconds passed and there was still no answer. ''What's taking them so long?! Lazy bums'' She muttered, a bit annoyed at the constant ringing.

Finally, the image of Professor Utonium's sleepy face answered her ''Buttercup? Why did you transform this late at night?''

''Professor! Wake up the boys and please contact Miyako! Momoko has been…taken'' Buttercup informed him a bit fast due to the panic slowly bubbling in her chest. This made the Professor wake up suddenly ''Taken? By whom?''

Buttercup looked away ''My brother…'' Seeing the incredulous look of the Professor, she quickly explained ''It appears he was targeted by some black particles, I saw it circling around him when he knocked Momoko out cold.''

Professor Utonium held his chin in thought...black particles? That was something Him could do! But they sealed Him a few months ago…''Black particles huh? I'll investigate this tomorrow, for now, you should go on and distract your brother while I get the boys and Miyako.'' Buttercup nodded and was about to close the compact but the Professor's hushed voice stopped her ''And Buttercup,'' He looked at her seriously ''Be careful, I know he's your brother and all but don't worry, we'll help him get back to normal.''

For the first time since the incident happened, Buttercup felt relief flooded through her veins, she is really thankful for the Professor to be there for her as well as the others. She let out a grateful smile and nodded as they closed off communication. She still needs to find where they are.

''Hang in there Momoko, Onii-chan''

Tokyo Tower

Dai circled the unconscious orange-haired girl that is tied at the top of Tokyo tower so that she won't escape ''She looks so innocent…'' He held her cheek tenderly, so innocent yet she went through so much…even now. If only her real family is here to help and comfort her but no...Her real ones are dead and her brother left without a single word, and it appears Momoko doesn't remember him.

Dai clenched his fist in anger, remembering Momoko's so called brother. ''How dare that bastard left his little sister.'' Wherever that guy is, he better get ready for a beat down. Who left his own sister at the clutch of such deceiving people? A stupid and bastard one if you ask him.

Dai suddenly smirked ''Or maybe I'll… accidentally kill him'' His dirty green eyes getting darker and darker on each ways on how he will confront Momoko's brother. Yes…that's what he will do! Dai then held his chin in thought ''I need more information…Maybe that voice from my room will help me?''

A groan cut him off from his musing ''You're finally awake'' Dai said ''Momoko…''

Momoko groggily opened her eyes ''Dai…nii-san?''

Professor's lab

Professor sat down and grabbed his head in frustration. How did Kaoru's brother be infected by black particles? Is it possible for Him to come back? But he's in space! That's a bit impossible for him to return with the white light surrounding him…

He sighed, this was no time for investigating, and Buttercup needs help. He better contact Miyako before waking up the boys. He pushed a light blue button as a ring can be heard. He could only hope that Miyako will be able to answer. Knowing the girl, it would probably take a while for her to answer according to Momoko and Kaoru's experience.

''It's creepy I tell you!'' Kaoru exclaimed ''I am never going to another sleepover again!'' Momoko nodded at her proclamation while eating a snack. Professor Utonium sweat dropped ''It was probably because of Him's black particles that it made the house creepy''

Kaoru huffed and crossed her arms ''Whatever, I'm still not that convinced''

''Never thought the tough old Kaoru is afraid of haunted houses'' Ken teased her making Kaoru glared at him ''Afraid? I'll show you what afraid is! Come here you little runt!'' She chased Ken who let out a yelp and run away from her. Momoko giggled at that and continued eating while the Professor shook his head in amusement

''Professor?'' Miyako's sleepy voice came in that made him cut off from his flashback. The Professor sighed in relief that she answered; Miyako can be a pretty heavy sleeper from what he gathered.

''Miyako, you need to go and help Buttercup. Momoko has been…kidnapped'' He informed her solemnly. This information immediately woke Miyako, her light blue eyes snapping open.

''What?!''

The Professor nodded at her, confirming what he said while Miyako's blue eyes sparkled in worry ''I'm on my way Professor, we'll find Momoko.''

The Professor gave out a small smile ''Thanks Miyako, and please be careful also. We…really don't know who we are dealing with.''

Miyako returned the small smile ''I will Professor.'' With that, they cut off communication.

''Now…time to wake up the boys'' The Professor went to the boys' room wherein it has three beds inside of it, one for each of the boys. He went in and opened the lights. The three boys were in an uncomfortable position as they slept making the Professor sweat-dropped. He woke up each of them as they groaned and stood up while rubbing their eyes groggily.

''What's up Professor?'' Boomer asked, yawning as he said so.

The Professor smiled at the softly and patted their heads affectionately, making the three boys look at him curiously. Taken over by his fatherly side, he cleared his throat and looked at them ''Momoko has been taken by Kaoru's brother to who knows where.'' He stated, alerting the three boys immediately.

''Kaoru and Miyako are on their way finding them, they need your help.'' The Professor explained, the three boys nodded with a stern face. They knew it, the bad feeling that they got from earlier really is true. They grabbed their compact and transformed

''Hard Brick!''

''Explosive Boomer!''

''Strong Butch!''

''Rowdyruff Boys Z!''

''Boys!'' The Professor called out to them before they could fly ''Be careful'' He warned them.

Brick smirked ''You don't need to worry Professor, we'll beat that guy's ass and save Momoko.''

The Professor chuckled ''I know you will, now go.'' The boys nodded and flew away from the lab and into the nights of New Townsville.

''Papa? What's with the commotion?'' Ken's voice was heard behind the Professor with Peach beside him.

''Momoko has been taken by Kaoru's brother…and from Kaoru's description, black particles has been circling around him.'' This statement from Professor instantly stirred Ken and Peach to awakening.

''What?!" Ken exclaimed. The Professor nodded and then looked at Peach ''Peach, can you sniff around and smell if it's Him's particles?''

Seeing where this is going, Ken looked at his trusty mechanical dog that began sniffing the air.

''I…do smell some dark presence wan.'' Peach started ''But…it's not the same as Him wan. It's much more potent and colder than Him wan.'' Peach shivered and blocked its nose.

The Professor and Ken looked on in horror, something much more dangerous than Him?! Professor Utonium sank into one of the boys' beds; This is bad…Him was easily the most dangerous creature that the girls fought…If this being is what assumed much stronger than Him and was able to send out its very own black particles, New Townsville is in trouble, big time.

''Papa…'' Ken looked at his father worriedly ''Are the girls going to be okay?''

Professor Utonium sighed ''They will be, they have gotten stronger than before, especially Momoko. And besides,'' He looked at the bed he was sitting on ''The boys will be there.''

Three streaks with each of their respective color are seen in the dark skies of New Townsville. No one was around on this late at night, probably in their own homes and sleeping as many normal human beings do. Unfortunately, this isn't the case of being super heroes.

''I knew there was something weird around that guy'' Butch muttered, scanning the city below him. Brick nodded grimly '' Me too, I can't shake that feeling off but I let it be since it looks like he will not do anything to Momoko. He doesn't even have powers!'' He exclaimed, his red observant eyes looking for clues.

Boomer just stayed quiet while looking around, worried thoughts clouding his mind. He hates that emotion…worry…That emotion shows that there are potential problems clouding around them...knowing that you don't know what the heck is going on and you just have to trust that person will return safely. It's almost the same as being useless! No, Boomer doesn't want to feel useless, he will fight alongside his friends and save Momoko.

Looking at the direction ahead, Boomer saw the familiar green and light blue streak just like them. ''Guys, its Bubbles and Buttercup! Let's go to them'' His brothers nodded and together they quickly flew towards the two girls. Flying is now something that they are used to by now.

''Girls!'' Boomer shouted making the two girls stopped their search to look at them. Bubbles looks relief seeing them while Buttercup nodded in appreciation, though she still looks a bit banged up.

''Guys! I'm so happy to see you'' Bubbles exclaimed then concern was then etched at her face ''I'm worried…We still haven't found Momoko yet.'' Buttercup clenched her fist and muttered ''Hopefully my brother won't do anything drastic as to hurt her…''

Brick then turned to Buttercup ''How come your brother has powers?'' Buttercup sighed in frustration, running a hand through her hair ''I don't know ok!'' She exclaimed, surprising them all ''I'm just as confused as all of you are…''

Silence ensued as Buttercup softly said that. This has been a tiring day, they have been searching for almost half an hour now and it's like 11 at night, 1 more hour before midnight. This is probably one of the latest they have been ever since becoming super heroes.

''Enough of this,'' Butch stated ''We need to find Momoko immediately, who knows if your brother's mind is acting on its own.''

Buttercup nodded ''You're right…I saw black particles surrounding him so I'm not sure if he's acting like his usual self or not'' ''Probably not since he knocked Momoko out cold and blasted me…'' Buttercup was suddenly attacked by another headache making her grunt in pain while holding her head. ''This headache is not helping either.''

''Buttercup?'' Buttercup looked up and saw Bubbles holding her bubble wand tightly ''Are you ok?''

Buttercup smiled softly, she could always count on Bubbles as her support ''Yeah, I'm ok. The injuries that I still have are still affecting me.''

Bubbles nodded and gave her a soft smile ''Don't worry Buttercup, we'll get them back.'' The boys nodded at her statement and confidently smiled at the green powerpuff.

Buttercup felt her heart touched by this simple gesture; she just has the best friends in the world right? She shook her head with a small smile; this was no time for some mushy stuff anyway! ''Let's go and find them then!'' She exclaimed, her energy getting back to her as she said that.

Bubbles nodded cheerfully seeing that her sister in all but blood pumped up again. The boys grinned at them, ''Let's split up and patrol around the town.'' Brick suggested. All of them nodded and went to their separate ways with one thought on their mind ''Hang in there Momoko!''

Back at Tokyo Tower

''What happened?'' She tried moving her arms but can't. It looks like she was tied up then she saw the city lights below her and that woke her up. She screamed as fear gripped her heart; Seeing that she was so high and she was just in her normal form scared her. What if she falls and doesn't have enough time to transform?

Panic was eating her up as she struggled against the binds that was wrapped around her.

''Stop panicking, you'll loosen the rope and you'll fall'' A deep monotone voice came through her ears. Processing the words, Momoko instantly stopped, her heart beating erratically fast and sweat dripping on her forehead due to nervousness.

''But don't worry, I'll catch you Momoko like a brother should be'' The voice said, the light of the moon revealing who was saying those things.

Momoko felt her eyes widen ''Dai-niisan?'' She whispered. ''H-h-how…w-where…w-why…?'' She stuttered, seeing Dai float around her. He doesn't have powers so how is that possible? Due to the nervousness she's feeling, she failed to see the dark particles surrounding her brother-like figure.

Dai chuckled ''Calm down Momoko'' He patted her in the head as he said so. Momoko felt relief yet uncomfortable while Dai was patting her head. What was going on?

Momoko took a deep breath and relaxed herself. As she did that, she remembered what happened earlier; Dai pinning her to the wall, saying that he needs to say something to her, and then Kaoru coming in, her face in shock and then after that…blackness surrounds her. So she assumed that Dai knocked her out and carried her all the way here. She sighed ''All I wanted was to take a freaking bath…''

''Why did you bring me here?''Momoko asked making Dai stop petting her head. ''What is it that you want to say to me?''

Dai gained a critical look ''How much do you know your parents Momoko?'' He asked. This question surprises the orange-haired girl, what did her parents have to do with this? Seeing that there was no means of escaping and she's all alone, she might as well answer him ''Well, they were the ones who saved me from an accident that made me forget who I am. They gave me my very own identity and took care of me when I was young.'' Momoko described her parents, feeling a bit nostalgic ''and…well…they never told me about their past, all I know is that they also have powers and Kuriko is my little sister.'' She smiled remembering her little sister.

''They are also the ones who said that you need to put up a mask right?'' Dai asked and Momoko nodded in agreement. ''Do you know why then?'' Momoko shook her head; Dai sneered making Momoko flinch ''Why did you follow them anyway?''

''I…I owed them a lot. They are my parents, they know what I need to do…'' Momoko explained. ''But I broke that anyway… '' She thought

''Are they really?'' Dai smirked and leaned in closer to her ear ''Are they really your parents?''

''What?!'' Momoko thought in a state of shock. Those simple words made numerous possibilities running through her mind. Are they really her parents? Momoko gulped, not sure how to react to this kind of situation. ''What…what do you mean?''

''Found them?'' Brick panted as all five of them met up at the same spot where they saw each other.

All of them shook their head making Brick hold his hair in frustration. Where could they be? He began to think hard, he looked up at sky in thought. His eyes flickered then he saw Tokyo tower standing tall and proud. So tall that he has to crank his neck to see what's above it.

His eyes widened ''Guys…'' He pointed something at the top of Tokyo tower. They didn't have Brick's observant eyes so they have to squint a bit to look more clearly. There they saw a figure floating at someone who looks like was tied up at the top of Tokyo tower.

''Is that?'' Boomer asked. Brick nodded ''Let's go.'' With that they flew at the top of Tokyo tower.

Dai smirked ''Well, you told me a few days ago that you felt like they are hiding something from you.'' He said ''Now put two to two together little sister'' He said the words little sister rather sweetly.

Momoko then narrowed her eyes, not believing all of this ''You've got to be kidding me? How do you even know this kind of information?!'' She said in defiance.

Dai frowned ''It's a bit obvious you know?'' He tucked a strand of hair from Momoko's face ''It doesn't take a genius to figure it out.'' He said deviously ''Though I did get a little help.'' He thought, not mentioning the voice he was having a conversation with earlier and the one that gave him this power.

Momoko started to shake, her resolve slowly breaking. Is what Dai saying true? ''No...No…No! That can't be true!'' She stayed quiet and looked down, not believing all of this.

Dai sighed ''Still don't believe me?'' He cupped Momoko's chin and forcibly made her look at his eyes. He saw the fear and apprehension gathering in those pink eyes making him smirk ''Now, let's start with the appearances.'' Dai trailed over the orange her of his captive ''From what I observed, your parents including your so called sister all has brown hair or shades of brown.'' He started ''Now tell me, if you are really studying or know about Genetics, how can two brown-haired people produce an orange-haired child?''

Momoko's heart was beating fast, no…that's not true. She must have inherited it from her mother or father's relatives that should be it! There are things like that right? She started to tremble as Dai looked at her intensely with those sickly green eyes instead of the usual warmth she was used to.

Dai snickered; it's so cute yet infuriating to see that she's trying to convince herself it's not true. ''We're still not finished dear sister.'' He said maliciously ''Now, let's move on from those eyes,'' Momoko blinked at him ''From what I can gather, your mom has light orange eyes, and so is her daughter'' Momoko was angry that Dai didn't include her as her daughter but kept quiet ''Your father has brown eyes. Now tell me, how can you produce pink eyes with those color schemes hm?''

''I-I-I…'' Momoko tried to speak but the words died from her throat. Dai floated away from her, observing her reaction. It was getting good, seeing her struggling whether to believe him or not, it was only a matter of time before he could tell her about her brother. ''If I can somehow convince her to find her brother and…take care of him, this will all go smoothly. Then I will be the only brother she will have'' The thought of someone relying on him so much felt delicous! Oh he can't wait to get her away from those boys from earlier. Only he is the only allowed for his little sisters, including the blue one. He will be the key to their bright future and no one will be! His dark aura slowly widening at each thought, wide enough for Momoko to notice.

''Black aura?!'' Momoko breathed out, what the heck happened to her big brother-like figure? How the heck did he even know this?

''Oh, we are not yet done Momoko'' Dai said ''That is just appearance wise.'' Momoko shook her head, a headache slowly making its presence. ''Have you ever wondered what are they hiding from you? Like I said earlier, you told me a few days ago that they are hiding something from you''

Dai then leaned closer to her ear, his breath cold against her skin making the girl shiver. They hadn't notice the cold air of the night accompanying them ''Has it ever occurred to you that they are deceiving you? Claiming themselves to be your parents? Isn't that what they are hiding?''

Momoko froze; she stopped breathing for a second. No…That can't be true!

''You told me they saved you from an accident that made you forget who you are.'' Dai said, emphasizing the word 'forget'

''If you are really their daughter, why didn't they tell you? If it's not important, then why didn't they still tell you?'' He furthered his explanation and then here's the grand finale.

''Did you ever thought that they took advantage of that?'' That struck Momoko like a lightning bolt. ''He's…he's right…'' Momoko followed and believed them like a lost puppy… She immediately believed them that they were her parents and followed their every word. Is what Dai's saying true? Her parents are deceiving her? Are they using her? If so…where are her real ones? Her eyes slowly losing its usual brightness and going to a state of shock; she just stayed there, processing those words but is taking a hard time doing so.

Dai didn't know whether she was going to cry or stay empty like that; It's hard to decipher her expression right now. If only she knew he was only starting…Taking a bit pity at the poor girl in front of him, he decided to tell about her real ones later on after the shock wore off.

Momoko stiffened when she felt Dai hold her cheek tenderly. ''Don't worry I'm here'' The way Dai said it made her shiver. It's not him at all…Dai then felt a presence, a lot of them and he growled dangerously making Momoko flinched. ''Why is he?'' She thought before she was swallowed up by her thoughts yet again about her parents.

''Get your filthy hand off of her!'' Someone shouted ''Blazing Beyblade Attack!''

A black and red beyblade made their wait to Dai's hand who immediately let go of Momoko to growl at the newcomers. ''You three…'' His eyes darkened when he saw the beyblade return to their rightful owner. Dai then saw his little sister and her friend in their alter ego. ''Buttercup and Bubbles too.''

''Onii-chan…'' Buttercup muttered ''Why are you doing this?''

Dai smile, albeit creepy though while putting his hand at Momoko's head. Said girl flinched under his touch and remained frozen, his words about his parents still ringing in her head. ''I just told something very important to Momoko here'' He smirked ''Isn't that right Momoko?''

Momoko looked away, not wanting to believe every single word coming from his mouth. ''I don't want to believe him but…'' Flashes of her parents being there for her when she woke up came to her mind. ''He's got a point…The only way to get the truth is asking my parents myself.''

''Momoko!'' Buttercup yelled but the pink-eyed girl just stares off the space, not hearing her at all. ''Just what did Onii-chan told her?''

''Unfortunately you guys have to go now, I'm still not finished talking to Momoko here'' Dai said, his expression getting serious and calculative. Everyone looked at him tensed, even Momoko.

''What? That's not all?'' Momoko trembled; she didn't think that there was more. Just how much Dai knows all about this? She's pretty tired right now…physically and emotionally. If she discovered another mind-boggling information, she might break.

Butch growled ''We won't leave without her!'' He blew his flute and musical notes came out of it and charged at Dai.

Dai smirked, his hands glowing black and countered it with some energy balls. He then felt an incoming attack and quickly flew up, narrowly dodging an arrow.

''Bubble Champagne!'' Dai was hit by energized bubbles making him grunt in pain. Dai growled at Bubbles and shot a big energized black ball at her.

''Smash Block!'' Thankfully for Bubbles, Buttercup came in and blocked the energy ball like a baseball player. ''Thanks Buttercup'' Bubbles smiled. Buttercup nodded and concentrated at her brother. It pains her to hurt her family but…

''Will you really hurt your big brother Kaoru?'' Dai taunted

A tic mark appeared on Buttercup's expression. On the second thought, actions do speak louder than words. She just needs to not hurt her brother too much

''Hurricane Lutz!'' Buttercup flew towards her brother and spun around with her hammer.

''Augh?!'' Dai was hit on the head by his sister's attack. ''They're strong…'' Dai glared. He looked behind him and saw Momoko still staring off the space. He was about to go to her and just escape but another arrow stopped him. ''That blue eyed brat is getting annoying'' Dai growled

''Phantom Strike!'' A dark wispy shadow projectile was shot towards Boomer. It was so fast that Boomer couldn't dodge it properly as he shouts in pain effectively snapping some senses to Momoko, finally collecting the scene before her.

''G-Guys?!'' She yelped.

''Momoko!'' Bubbles called out while Brick and Butch helped Boomer up, and that made Momoko to struggle even more with the bonds binding her to help her friends. ''Must…help them…'' But the injuries she suffered from earlier and the words Dai told her are getting in her way.

''Now now Momoko, you don't want me to knock you out again don't you?'' Dai frowned seeing her struggling to be free.

''You are not yourself!'' Momoko shouted effectively surprising him. ''You are not the brother that Kaoru and I got to know and bonded with!'' Dai took a step back as she said those things. How could she say that to him after unveiling the truth about herself?

''Come back to us Dai-niisan'' Momoko whispered ''Please…''

''Can't you see?'' Dai whispered, his hair shadowing over his eyes. ''I'm opening your eyes to the truth! Why are you so intent on stopping me!'' He shouted ''I'm doing this for your own good! Anyone would be happy finding out the truth! Don't you want to know more about yourself?''

Momoko glared ''If I want to know more about myself, I rather do it alone than someone giving it to me in a silver platter.'' She then spoke in a monotone voice at her next sentence ''And also, how should I know you're speaking the truth?''

Their audience has no idea what's going on but they decided to observe, this looks like something serious if it got Momoko lost like a child earlier ago.

Dai clenched his fist, his dark aura becoming more prominent ''I'm your big brother right! You should know that I'm telling the truth!'' He screamed at her angrily, but Momoko being the stubborn girl she is, looked away, not looking Dai at the eye.

Dai widened his eyes at the action ''She…She doesn't believe me?'' He started to shake violently then he saw Momoko slightly shaking also ''So she does believe me at some point but is having doubts…Looks like I have to knock her out and…we are going to have an appointment with her so called parents before I could tell her about her real ones and her brother''

''Dark Blast!''

That shout made Momoko snapped her head right back at Dai, wondering who he shot now.

''Momoko!'' Brick shouted and threw his beyblade to deflect the blast but his beyblade missed by an inch ''What?!''

''Bubble Catcher!''

''Swing Sonic!''

The two attacks tried to reach the dark blast but Dai quickly intercepted it causing an explosion. They held their breath, waiting for another explosion to happen; Dread filling up their hearts.

''Ugh!?'' Momoko croaked out but no explosion came. The smoke cleared revealing Momoko squinting her eyes in pain, she apparently wanted to comfort it but she was tied up.

Dai pursued his lips ''I don't know how you escaped that but I'm not going to stop until you believe and come with me.''

The boys clenched their fist and glared at Dai ''Not if I can't help it!'' They thought.

''Rowdyruff Beam!''

A beam of red, forest green and blue made its way towards the oblivious Dai.

''Ack!'' Dai yelled out, the beam has definitely burned his right arm ''You stupid brats!''

''Onii-chan please! Come back to your old self!'' Buttercup shouted ''Megaton Dunk!'' She flew after her brother and lifted her hammer as she prepared to smash it against her brother's skull to knock some senses to his brain. The Rowdyruff Boys also began to help Buttercup.

While Buttercup and the boys are distracting Dai, Bubbles was making her way towards Momoko.

''Momoko,'' Bubbles called out ''Momoko I'm here to help you. Are you alright?''

Momoko groaned, her eyes still closed ''B-Bubbles?'' She muttered. Bubbles smiled ''Let's get you out of here.''

Momoko chuckled softly ''I'm sorry for making you go through all this trouble.'' Bubbles shook her head ''It's alright, you know I'm always ready to help my friends.''

As Bubbles was untying the ropes tied around her, Momoko saw a tentacle like arm coming towards them. ''Bubbles look out!'' She shouted in alarm.

Bubbles was too late to react though, she was held at the waist by the tentacle and flung her towards Buttercup and the boys. ''Guys!''

''We're still not done so get out of my way!'' Dai shouted as the three five heroes panted in exhaustion. The ropes around Momoko started to loosen thanks to Bubble's work as Momoko tried to hold her ground but can't.

''I need to transform and help them'' Momoko panted, the strain in her eyes is overwhelming, and just like that, she started to fall.

''Momoko!'' Bubbles shrieked while Dai clicked his tongue, seeing the orange-haired girl probably falling for her death.''Now, just leave us alone!'' Dai growled.

''Dark Spirit Ball!'' Dai prepared a huge dark energy ball and threw it towards them. After that, he started to go towards Momoko in high speed, the gravity slightly helping him

''No!'' Momoko shouted when she saw the big energy ball heading towards her friends and forced herself to draw out her power to transform.

''Powerful Blossom!''

A flash happened and in slow motion, Blossom stopped her fall and quickly zipped towards her friends, not noticing the slightly wide eyes of Dai.

''Please let me make it in time'' Blossom thought desperately. As she made it, she felt the contact of the energy ball causing smokes to appear around her and shivered at the cold feeling of it. ''A swirl?'' Blossom thought and another wave of pain quickly registered to her brain. ''What's up with my eyes anyway?'' Blossom groaned in pain.

''Blossom!'' Her friends shouted and they struggled to find their energy to go at her side. Blossom shakily turned towards them and grinned ''H-hey'' She panted ''I'm sorry I got distracted''

They gasped, ''Blossom…'' Buttercup murmured ''Your eyes…they're black!''

That sentence made her eyes snapped open ''What?!'' She exclaimed. Bubbles created a bubble from her wand while Blossom took a look from herself. ''My eyes…'' She thought in horror. They are black! They replaced the pink in her eyes but…how is that possible?

''How…'' Dai whispered in shock ''H-how did you do that?!'' He was supposed to be stronger than anyone damn it! How could he protect someone who is stronger than him!

All of them looked at him, his dark aura slowly rising in anger ''Guys…'' Blossom said to them ''Let's finish this, this is the plan.'' She then glanced at Buttercup who has a troubled look on her face ''Hey,'' Blossom called out to her and smiled softly ''We'll get our big brother back before you know it.'' Buttercup chuckled and nodded; she noticed the pain in Blossom's eyes and the lost look at her face earlier but decided to keep quiet about it for now.

''Energy Barrage!'' A shout was heard and the six of them immediately flew up to dodge it. Thanks to the Chemical Z slowly replenishing their strength, they got the energy to do one more attack before it all goes downhill.

''All of you are not going to escape from me!'' Dai barked at them. Buttercup held her hammer tightly ''You're coming back to us Onii-chan!'' She said fiercely, she doesn't like this sudden change of her brother. She's going to bring him back no matter what it takes!

''Swing Sonic II!''

A much stronger looking green energy wave was flung towards Dai who dodged it but a piercing arrow shot came to his view.

''Crap!'' Dai's hand glowed black and intercepted the arrow, but it stung him causing a little bruise to form; He angrily throw a dark glare at Boomer who was looking at him tauntingly.

''Piercing Flash!'' Dai held out his hand and a transparent black wave came out of it and was heading towards Boomer.

A string of yo-yo attached itself to Boomer's hand and got him out of the way ''Thanks Blossom'' Boomer grinned while Blossom nodded ''No problem.''

''Boomerang Slash!'' Brick shouted and threw his beyblade towards Dai who easily dodge it. ''Ha! You missed!'' Dai taunted.

''Let's see if you can miss this then!'' A voice beside Dai shouted and before Dai could dodge it, he was punched rather strong at his cheek

''Augh!'' Dai grunted, fury dancing in his eyes at the smirking Butch ''Been wanting to do that ever since'' Butch grinned.

''Balloon Neba-neba!''

Dai was unable to dodge the sticky bubble attacking his eyes causing him to take a step back, trying to desperately get the stickiness out of it.

''Strawberry Big Luck Spin!''

Blossom trapped Dai with the power of her yoyo and gripped it, Dai was struggling against it rather strongly. ''Butch quick! Finish it!''

Butch nodded and whispered ''Drowse Notes'' He directed the music to Dai only to not affect his friends but this required his utmost concentration.

''No!'' Dai's last thought before he was delivered to the world of unconsciousness.

''Great job bro!'' Boomer praised his green brother who sighed and held his head in pain ''I hate concentrating too much'' Butch muttered.

''Finally…'' Blossom sighed, her black eyes still swirling. ''Blossom?'' Bubbles looked at her worriedly as she and the others came to her quickly.

''That was some heck of a plan hag'' Brick smirked, trying to cheer her up. Blossom smiled weakly ''Thanks Brick''

''So, what happened to your eyes again?'' Butch asked, crossing his arms. ''Why is it black this time?'' Blossom shook her head''I don't know either…'' She whispered ''What Dai said…my parents deceiving me? Are they hiding much more than that? Do they know why my eye color changes and the pain that comes with it?'' This is too big of a problem to just let it be…She needed to ask them tomorrow. She hoped…she seriously hoped that they will deny what Dai said to her and assure her that they are her real parents…

Seeing the downcast look of their friend, they looked at each other worriedly. They aren't sure to ask her what Dai told her since she looked a bit out of place…

Looking at her brother-like figure, Blossom gently gave Dai to Buttercup ''Now, take him to the Professor…'' Buttercup gave her a questioning look ''How about you?'' She asked, laying her brother's arm around her shoulder.

Blossom smiled sadly ''I'm sorry Buttercup but…I think I'm sleeping in with Bubbles this time.'' Bubbles and Buttercup looks surprise ''Why Blossom?'' Bubbles asked ''Not that I don't want you to sleep over at my house or anything…just curious at your sudden invitation.''

Buttercup felt a bit of sadness ''It's because of my brother right?'' She answered.

Blossom looked away ''It's just that…'' Can she really say what Dai told her? ''I…I need some space from Dai-niisan that's all Buttercup.'' She smiled at her sadly'' Buttercup nodded in understanding, ignoring the slight sadness that she felt at Blossom's sudden switch.

''Good…now then.'' Blossom said tiredly as she closed her eyes and suddenly undid her transformation making her fall.

''Momoko!''

Brick was the fastest to react and quickly reached for her as a relieved sigh escaped from their lips. Buttercup clenched her fist ''That stupid reckless girl…always making us worry to death'' She muttered.

''Why don't you three go with the Professor, I'll hang along with Bubbles'' Brick said, clutching Momoko like a precious doll. Ignoring the slight suspicion and jealousy that they felt, Boomer and Butch nodded.

''Come back soon bro'' Boomer said while Brick bobbed his head at him. Boomer, Buttercup and Butch started to fly towards the Professor's lab but not before Butch could leave with a few parting words with his red brother ''Don't take advantage of the time bro. If you're not home after half a minute, I'm going to find you.'' Brick narrowed his eyes at the words of his green brother. Is he actually thinking that he might take advantage of the girl he is carrying in his arms?

Brick glanced at him with a critical eye ''I'm not like that, now go.''

Butch stared at him a bit before finally flying away. Bubbles look at him questioningly ''What was that about?''

Brick shook his head ''It was nothing, let's go.'' With that, a streak of red and light blue was left at their awakening.

Professor's Lab

Professor Utonium pointed the chemical beam at Dai and fired it. The others stood beside him, quietly watching the process.

''Just…how did this happen?'' Buttercup thought, another wave of pain crashed onto her. Her previous injuries still not recovered. Just when she thought this week was going great…

The Professor stopped the beam, promptly snapping Buttercup out of her thoughts. ''Peach, sniff around him to know is there are more black particles.'' The Professor ordered the mechanical dog who nodded dutifully. It sniffed around Dai trying to smell if there are still black particles surrounding him ''There are no more black particles wan.'' Peach smiled ''He's back to normal wan!''

Buttercup quietly breathes out a sigh of relief. Her brother is back to normal now; she didn't have anything to worry except for…''Momoko…''

Whatever her brother said to her must really shook Momoko out of reality. She's definitely going to Bubble's house tomorrow…even if that house creeps her out.

''Need any help going home?'' Ken asked Buttercup, seeing her pained expression as she moved. Buttercup shook her head ''Nah, I can take this.''

She picked up her brother, putting his arm around her shoulder and started to move out, until another crash of pain stopped her making her let out a grunt. Ken sweat dropped ''Yeah you need help.'' He turned to the two brothers ''Why don't you guys help her get home?''

Butch sighed and nodded, he picked up Dai from Buttercup. ''Don't mind me'' Buttercup said when she saw Boomer about to help her, her pride will not allow it ''I can fly by myself.''

Boomer rolled his eyes ''I'm still keeping an eye on you. You're still my friend.'' Buttercup was surprised hearing a Rowdyruff boy say that to her, usually they seem so focused at Momoko. ''Looks like I was wrong''

Buttercup nodded in thanks and together, the three of them flew towards Buttercup's home for the 2nd time of the day.

''Thanks for carrying Momoko, Brick.'' Bubbles smiled at him gratefully. Brick grunted ''It was no problem.'' He then looked rather fondly at his counterpart ''Just take care of the hag. She's so reckless and stubborn when she wants to be.'' He muttered. Both of them entered Bubble's room as Brick carried Momoko.

Bubbles giggled at the prideful red capped boy ''You really like her don't you''

''Wha-?!'' Brick turned red like his hat ''Don't say stupid things like that you stupid hag!'' He yelled before laying Momoko at the futon below him and flying away as quick as he came.

''Boys.'' Bubbles shook her head in amusement and undo her transformation. She looked at her best friend who was still unconscious, and it looks like she's not at all comfortable. She gently positioned Momoko at the futon beside her while she goes get another one downstairs. ''I wonder what did Buttercup's brother said to her?'' Miyako thought. She was worried at the spaced out look that Momoko sports earlier. Maybe she can ask her tomorrow when she wakes up but first of all…''How can I explain this to grandma?''

''Here you are.'' Butch grunted, plopping Dai to his own room. ''Sometimes I wonder if what you told us earlier about how your brother took Momoko, how the heck did your family not wake up with all those ruckus?''

Boomer nodded in agreement with his green brother. Buttercup sighed ''All of them are really heavy sleepers, even my mom.'' She muttered. Actually, ALL of them are heavy sleepers but they don't need to know that. ''Anyways, thanks for helping me'' Buttercup murmured.

Butch decided to tease her ''Hmmm? What was that?'' Buttercup glared at him ''Just go! Stupid Rowdyruffs'' She huffed. She unknowingly yelled that making Dai groan. They all panicked and quickly went outside his window

''Great going, you sure have a loud voice'' Boomer remarked. ''Let's go bro, it's a good thing there are no classes tomorrow for us to rest'' Boomer stretched and yawned ''I need to catch my sleep.''

Butch rolled his eyes but agreed with him anyway ''Sure, bye Buttercup'' They bid their farewell and flew away as Buttercup went back to her room and undo her transformation. Her mind in a turmoil because of what had happened as she stared at the bed lower than hers ''Momoko…what did my brother told you? And how did he get such power without us noticing?'' She murmured before finally letting the darkness takes over her conscious

At Miyako's house

Miyako finally got the futon before going back to her bedroom. She's really glad to see that her grandma is still asleep but she was not that shock, it was midnight after all, but she was surprised to see Momoko up and seems to be staring at the wall in front of her.

''Momoko?'' Miyako called out but she didn't took notice of her ''She seems to be deep in thought.''

At Momoko's mind, she's confused…what Dai told her…why did it all make sense? How did he know this? Is he really that observant? No…that's too much of a coincidence…Did somebody told him? Momoko took a sharp breath ''It's possible…but unlikely.'' She thought. If somebody did tell him, why does it have to be Dai? Why not her? Are her parents really deceiving here? The appearances…their secrets…why did it all make sense when Dai told her that?

She felt a lump in her throat, what if…it was all true? Has she been living in a lie then?

''MOMOKO!'' A desperate yet sad voice called out to her and then, she felt herself be engulfed into a hug. ''Miyako…'' Momoko whispered. Miyako hiccupped and let go of the hug, tears slowly falling down ''Why are you crying Miyako?'' She asked, confused.

Miyako sniffed ''Because YOU are crying Momoko…'' She answered her making Momoko touch her face and felt moisture. ''I…was crying?''

''I was so scared to see you cry suddenly and you staring off the space like you're in another universe! I…don't know what to do so I kept calling you but you kept ignoring me and then you suddenly cried and I couldn't help myself.'' Miyako explained herself, sadness sparkling in her light blue eyes that made Momoko feel guilty.

''I…I'm sorry Miyako.'' Momoko whispered ''It's just that…what Dai-niisan told me made me feel…'' Scared? Lost? Frustrating? ''…confused.'' She finished

''What did he tell you?'' Miyako quietly replied. Miyako is a great friend, Momoko could always count on her in situation like this and...she remembered what Natsuki told her

''…Sometimes it's better to have some shoulder to lean on than keeping it all to yourself''

She still hasn't forgotten that of course, he helped her gain courage to be herself. If she could open up to Natsuki, why not to Miyako, her best friend in life, too?

''It has something to do with my parents.'' Momoko murmured, she clutched Miyako's pajamas tightly ''He…he said that my parents are not really my parents at all''

Miyako's eyes widened a bit ''What?'' How could that be? ''I didn't believe him of course. How could he know this? We were only getting closer this week, how could he claim something like that?'' Miyako nodded slowly but felt there was more to it ''But then…he started to lay out the evidences.'' Momoko teared up a bit ''H-he first pointed out our appearance which sadly…has a point.''

Miyako then started imagining Kakiko, Hachizou and Momoko and gasped a bit making Momoko chuckle weakly ''You noticed too right? It's a bit impossible for them to create well…me. But I reasoned it that I must have gotten from their relatives since that sometimes happen after all.'' Miyako felt her heart constrict seeing Momoko convinced herself like that, heck even she couldn't believe it but it still hurts her to see her friend in pain. ''And then he mentioned the secrets they've been hiding.''

''Dai knows what your parents secrets are?'' Miyako asked but Momoko shook her head ''No, but it made a lot of sense since if I really am their daughter, why are they hiding something from me? If it's not so important, why not tell me then?'' At least…that's what Dai told her and that made the dam broke.

Momoko cried ''I-I can't hate them because of that! They still made me feel like a family and at least I know that's genuine!'' Miyako stroked Momoko's hair while hugging her as she cried ''That's why…tomorrow I'm going to my house and asked them. If what Dai is saying true…I'll…I'll probably'' Momoko didn't finish her sentence, her words dying out of her throat as she imagined it to be true.

Miyako shushed her ''Shhhhh, its ok Momoko. No matter what happens tomorrow, we're here. We'll get through this together'' Miyako smiled at her and brushing away the tears from her sister's eyes. Of course she thought of her as a sister, who wouldn't?

''Let's go to sleep then. This day has been...emotional for all of us, especially you'' Miyako suggested. Momoko wiped away all the tears as she sniffed and nodded ''Miyako?'' She called her making Miyako look at her questioningly. Momoko hugged her rather tightly ''Thank you…'' She whispered. Miyako was a bit surprised but hugged her back eagerly ''No problem.'' She smiled

With that, the two girls went back to sleep, their friendship going as strong as ever but the darkness they have encountered has just been starting...

Finally! I'm finished! I hoped you all liked the chapter and my school days are nearing so I'm not sure if I will be able to write another one after this but we'll never know! Until next time guys! R&R and don't forget to favorite!