"What is going on here?" Blossom asks as her and her sisters land. She glares at the Ruffs, but Ace is the one who speaks up.

"Oh Puffs! Thank goodness you're here! These criminals barged into our house for no reason!" He exclaims. Pointing an accusatory finger at Butch and Boomer.

"Nuh uh Ace they're asking about Brick. Remember?" Big Billy chimes in. Ace face palms. Blossom figured it had something to do with him. She just isn't sure how Butch and Boomer narrowed it down to the GangGreen Gang.

"Big Billy, what have I told you about butting in?" Ace says with frustration.

"Brick? Why would you guys be asking them about him?" Buttercup asks.

"None of your business." Butch says.

Buttercup narrows her eyes at him getting closer. He steps closer as well as if challenging her. "It is my business if you're destroying the town because of it." She says.

"Buttercup," Blossom warns. Not wanting to start a fight with the ruffs.

"Yeah Butch. Cool it." Boomer says while putting a hand on Butch's shoulder. Not wanting Butch to set off Buttercup.

"C'mon, Butterbaby. Knock some sense into him." Ace says.

"Ew. Don't call me that." Buttercup says. Turning her attention to Ace.

"Aw. C'mon hot stuff don't be like that." Ace says in a flirty tone. Further angering Buttercup.

Boomer snorts at the interaction while Buttercup starts bickering at Ace. "Hey Butch, if he thinks Buttercup is hot, does he think you're hot too?" Boomer says laughing.

"Boomer, I will punch you so hard that you'll wonder how much money the tooth fairy will give you for all the teeth you lose." Butch says in an aggravated tone.

This leads to the ruffs to start bickering back and forth. A fight ensues with Buttercup and the Gang and Bubbles joins in to help her.

Blossom's frustration hits its peak and without thinking she freezes the GangGreen Gang and her sisters.

The ruffs look stunned as they observe their respective counterparts and the Gang frozen in their spots. All of them in frozen fighting stances from hand to hand combat.

"What the hell Pink!" Butch shouts at Blossom as she approaches.

"Don't start with me Butch." Blossom says. "What is going on here?" She repeats her question, anger still laced in her words.

"Well we would've gotten some answers if you would have waited five more minutes." Butch says with a glare. Blossom returns an even deadlier one.

"Okay okay. Let's not start anything else. We just heard that Ace has some insight on Brick. Nothing else." Boomer says, trying to de-escalate the situation.

"Then how did it turn into a fight?" Blossom asks. "Ace wasn't cooperating." Butch says.

Blossom narrows her eyes at them. Wheels turning in her head as always. "Oh c'mon Pink. Don't give me that look. Brick gives us that same damn look before he starts questioning us a shit ton." Butch says.

"What look?" A new voice chimes in. Blossom and the ruffs face towards the frozen mess and see Brick examining the frozen fight.

"Brick?" They all say at once.

Blossom feels a weight lifted from her shoulders at seeing Brick in one piece and alive. She takes a moment to look him over from where she stands. Noting that he looks healthier than ever. A black hat sitting on his head replacing the one she has back at home. When his blood red eyes meet hers though, it feels cold.

Boomer runs up to him excitedly. Happy to see his big brother back. Butch follows.

Tearing his eyes from Blossom he smiles at his brothers.

"Where the hell have you been man?" Butch questions.

"Just taking care of some business. Got it all sorted now." Brick says. "We were worried about you. Why were you gone so long?" Boomer is next with questions.

"Yeah, sorry about that. Don't worry about it though." He reassures. Eyes meeting Blossom's once more as she stands awkwardly to the side. "Hey guys can you give us a minute?" Brick says to his brothers.

Butch and Boomer look at one another and then at Blossom. Without saying a word they both walk off.

Brick watches them go and then focuses his attention back on Blossom.

"What the hell are you doing going on a little search party for me?" Is the first thing out of Brick's mouth.

Blossom eyes go wide. Feeling like she was just slapped in the face. "Excuse me? I was worried sick about you Brick! I thought you were dead!" She exclaims.

"So what if I was? I told you I know what I'm doing. And getting Butch and Boomer involved? Really?" He says coldly. She feels the bite of his words, colder than what her ice powers could do.

"They were worried about you too! I can't believe you right now. You were on the brink of death the last time I saw you!" She says. Trying to keep her voice down, but failing miserably.

"They didn't need to know that or anything else for that matter, Blossom." He says sternly. Referring to her by her real name instead of some silly little nickname.

"So what? I was supposed to sit here and wonder what the hell happened to you?" She says.

"Why the fuck do you even care Blossom? You can't save everybody." Brick says harshly. This stuns Blossom into silence.

"Hey man. Calm down. She was just trying to help." Butch says. Deciding to interfere since Brick is being a jackass. Boomer right beside him.

"No, it's fine Butch. My mistake. It won't happen again." Blossom says bitterly, stepping past them. Fighting back tears and trying to stay composed.

Going back to her sisters using her laser vision to try to get them out of their frozen state. Brick rolls his eyes at this and steps closer. Using his fire power to unfreeze everyone and being careful not to burn them.

"What the hell just happened?" Buttercup says. Drenching wet from the melted ice. "Ugh my shoes and socks are all soggy." Bubbles says, wiping her hair out of her face.

Buttercup looks around and sees Brick standing with his brothers. "See there he is and you guys are just making a mess. Morons." Buttercup says in annoyance.

"Let's go." Blossom says turning away. Ready to head back home. "But Blossom," Bubbles starts, but doesn't get to finish.

"I said, let's go!" Blossom repeats, in a stern tone turning back around to face them. The kind of tone and look that makes her sisters listen to her. Brick doesn't miss the very upset look on her face.

"Geez, who pissed in her cereal." Buttercup mutters out to Bubbles as they follow her home.

"You really didn't need to go off on her like that Brick. You're not being fair." Boomer says. Butch nods in agreement. "Pink was just looking out for you. No need to treat her like that." Butch says. Even though he has a hard exterior, Butch knows how to care.

"That's enough." Brick says, facing them.

"Well anyways, glad to see you're back Brick. Me and the boys are just gonna head out," Ace says, finally getting a chance to chime in this tense situation.

"Not so fast, Ace. I need a word with you." Brick says. "You two, go home." He orders his siblings.

"Geez, if you're going to be an asshole all the time now you should've just stayed wherever you were." Butch says. Brick narrows his eyes at him. "Let's go, Boom." Butch says. No need to start a fight with Brick. With that they both fly off.

The rest of the Gang departs and now it's just Brick and Ace.

"What the hell did you tell them?" Brick starts. Cutting to the chase.

"Nothing man. Beating the shit out of me and my boys. You need to control them two." Ace says.

"Don't tell me what to do. I know you were about to spill your guts. I've been in a fist fight with Butch before. Now just keep your mouth shut." Brick threatens. Blood red eyes almost appearing black.

Ace just smirks at this. "Ah, they finally broke ya huh? I was actually betting on you. Guess I was wrong." Ace says with slight amusement. Turning on his heel to go back home.

Brick watches him go. Fighting back the thoughts in his head before heading home himself.

Back at Utonium household…

As soon as they're through the front door, the questioning starts.

"What the hell is going on Blossom? Why did you freeze us?" Buttercup starts. Annoyance in her voice at the whole situation.

"For real, plus you froze us and not the ruffs?" Bubbles says. Finally being able to take off her shoes and socks.

"Can we please not talk about this right now." Blossom says. Still upset from the whole ordeal. Tears threatening to show.

"No. I think we should talk about this right now." Buttercup says. Bubbles decides not to chime in. Not wanting to get between the two.

"Please! I-I just can't!" Blossom says facing them. Tears she's been holding back finally showing.

Buttercup and Bubbles' eyes widen at this display. Rarely ever seeing Blossom, the fearless leader, cry.

"Blossom! What's wrong?" Bubbles exclaims. Running up to her sister to comfort her.

"Nothing, can we please just talk about this later?" Blossom asks, pleading with her sisters while wiping her eyes. Heading towards the staircase out of Bubbles reach.

"Fine. We'll talk about this later." Buttercup gives in. Not wanting to upset Blossom further.

Blossom doesn't respond as she makes her way up and into her room. Collapsing on the bed and letting it all out. Feeling utterly stupid for caring as much as she did. For a criminal no less! She should've known better.

Before she lets exhaustion consume her. She goes up to her window, making sure it's locked tight.

A/N: Thanks so much for the reviews! Don't worry I plan on seeing this story through! Your comments and reviews keep me motivated, so keep them coming! Also check me out on AO3, I uploaded another PPG story over there under the same username. Mature audiences only! This will be the last update until after the New Year so happy holidays!