Blossom couldn't take any chances. The letters made it seem that Butch and Boomer might be next in whatever mess Brick has found himself in. Though, it sounds like he has been keeping them safe from that.
Either way, she snuck in through her bedroom window and stocked Butch and Boomer with Chemical X that she had stored in her bathroom and made it very clear that they always have it with them. She also gave them her number with instructions to call her if they needed anything. Day or night.
Butch had rolled his eyes and told her that they'll be fine. She went on to tell him how bad Brick's injuries were. He pales at the description, but he takes the vials. "Well if it will make you feel better. I'll take them." He had said. She agreed that it would just to make him feel better.
Boomer had agreed with no complaint, but he had also paled at the description of Brick's injuries and clutched the vials tighter. A plan already forming on how to carry them around with him. Also making sure that Butch would too. Can't risk losing another brother.
She also actually did stop by Town Hall and received two new communicators for her sisters. Activated and ready to go. No longer having to worry about the boys causing trouble for the time being.
When she returns home she is glad that they take the communicators without questions.
Blossom had snapped some photos of the letters the boys had found. Reading them over with more time to analyze.
An undisclosed place being mentioned throughout the letters. Just a red door being the only description. If only she can figure out where this place is. Maybe she could find some clues.
Meanwhile…
"Are you sure we shouldn't tell Blossom?" Boomer asks Butch, trying to keep up with his fast pace. "Yes, I'm sure. What's the number one rule of this place?" Butch responds while getting agitated with the blue ruff.
"Villains only." Boomer mumbles. "And?" Butch says. "Never speak of it except with other villains." Boomer finishes. "Exactly. If we find something we find something. If we don't then we don't."
"What happens if we do find something?" He questions. "Depends on what that something is Boom." Butch answers. "Now remember, I do the talking." he says. Boomer nods.
They come up to a red door, ending the conversation. Located on what is deemed the bad side of Townsville. To those who don't know about this place, it just seems like a random door in the alley. No official name given. Butch does a secret knock and the door opens just enough to let them in.
The smell of cigars and cigarettes invades the space mixed with the fumes of alcohol. The lights dimmed over tables on the left and the large bar area on the right. The back of the space is filled with a variety of table games.
Butch and Boomer make their way towards the bar and take a seat.
"Hey, Greg!" Butch calls over to the bartender, Greg.
"Well well well, if it isn't the RowdyRuff Boys. Haven't seen you in awhile." He says. Then notice that it is just two out of the three. "Say you're missing one."
"Yup, it's just me and Boom tonight." Butch says. "Oh yeah? Where's Brick?" Greg questions while serving them their usual Jack and Coke.
"Well, actually that's why we're here. You see, I was wondering if Brick has been coming here lately in the past few months." Butch says, accepting his drink.
Greg thinks about it before he answers. "Yeah. Brick has been here a handful of times."
Boomer perks up at this and Butch leans in closer. "Did he ever say what he was doing?"
"Hm, no. Just asks for his usual and y'know just small talk." Greg says while polishing a glass.
"Okay. How about who he was talking to?" Butch asks.
"Princess." He answers quickly. "Okay, besides Princess. She's a whore." Butch says. Knowing very well how Princess operates within the villain community. None of the RRB give her the time of day. "You're not wrong on that one. I do recall him talking to Ace a few times." Greg says. The two Ruffs exchange a look. "Say, what's with all the questioning? Something going on?" Greg asks.
"Nope. Don't worry about it." Butch says slipping him a one hundred dollar bill. "Be sure to keep this between us."
"You got it boss." Greg says. Pocketing the money and turning his attention to the next customer.
"What now?" Boomer whispers. "Gotta find Ace." Butch says. Chugging the rest of his drink and dropping some money to pay for them. He swivels his chair around and comes face to face with Princess. Oh joy.
"Hey Butchy Boy." She says. A wicked smile plastered on. "Princess." He replies.
"I couldn't help but overhear your conversation with the bartender." She says, batting her eyelashes. Trying to portray an innocent girl but reeks of filth. "Greg." he starts. "Yes, I'm sure you did. Did you hear the part where I called you a whore?" He asks. Boomer snorts beside him.
She looks shocked. No, she did not hear that part. She brushes it off. "Whatever. I'm comfortable with my sexuality. Thank you very much." She says with a sneer. Innocent girl act gone.
"Well you better get comfortable with STDs while you're at it." Butch says. This lights a fire under Princess' ass. "You are such a jerk! Do you know who my daddy is?! I can have you put behind bars so fast!" She shrieks.
"Oh no, I'm shaking in my boots." Butch says with a bored tone. Boomer snickers at this. They all know that no jail is a match for the RRB.
Princess' face turns red from the anger.
"You and your stupid powers! The lot of you!" She screams. "What? You still mad that you're not a Puff? Get over yourself." Butch says, getting up from his seat at the bar. He's about had it with this conversation.
Boomer follows Butch as he turns to leave, but Princess isn't done yet.
"Yeah! Run away like your stupid brother Brick!" She shouts.
This stops both Ruffs in their tracks. "What'd you say to me?" Butch says looking over his shoulder.
"You heard me!" She says. Crossing her arms over her chest. Butch faces her once more.
"What the hell are you talking about?" Butch asks. "I don't have to tell you shit!" She says. Turning on her heel and making her way to an empty table. Butch is about to follow her but Boomer stops him.
"You're just gonna piss her off more. Let me deal with it." Boomer says. Butch huffs but let's Boomer take the lead. Boomer makes his way towards Princess. Butch trailing behind.
Princess sees them approaching and her scowl deepens.
"What do you want now?" She says in an irritated tone. "Hey, we don't want to fight. Butch here just wants to say sorry. He didn't mean to upset you." Boomer says in a calm and reassuring tone. Butch gives Boomer a glare. If anyone can pull an innocent act out of their ass and pull it off, it's Boomer.
Princess looks at Butch expectantly.
"I'm sorry for upsetting you." He says. The words feel foreign in his mouth. Never having to apologize in his life. "And?" Boomer says. Wanting to get on her good side.
"And I'm sorry for calling you a whore." He adds. Insulting words on the tip of his tongue that he has to bite back before he royally pisses her off.
"Thank you." Princess says. Seeing that all is forgiven, Boomer takes a seat across from her. Butch slams himself down in the empty chair next to him.
"So, you said something about Brick running away. What was that about?" Boomer asks, his interrogation starting.
"I overheard him talking to Ace once. Said something about needing to leave." She starts. Looking at her manicured nails. "Ace had told him that he better decide fast, or his little problem was going to catch up to him eventually."
"Do you know what that problem could be?" Boomer asks. "No idea." She says. Seemingly bored with the conversation already. "Well, is there anything else that you know?" Butch asks. Princess thinks about it for a moment before she answers.
"The only other thing is that someone was going to get hurt. They didn't mention who though." She finishes.
"Thank you so much Princess." Boomer says with a warm smile.
She feels discomfort from the kindness. Used to people always being mean or cruel. "Uh… you're welcome." Boomer kicks Butch from under the table. Butch shoots him a glare, Boomer is unphased and keeps his smile on. "Thanks…" Butch says. Princess nods.
Boomer buys her a drink and both the Ruffs head out. Their next destination being Townsville dump. When they arrive, they know exactly where to look for the Ganggreen Gang's "house." Having been here before when they were younger and stumbling upon it.
They knock on the makeshift door and Big Billy is the one who answers. The putrid smell from inside the house reaching the boy's nose. Making them lightheaded, Boomer nearly gagging. "Rowdyruff Boys?" He questions. "Hey Big Billy, is Ace here?" Boomer asks.
"Hey, Ace!" Big Billy shouts over his shoulder. "What do ya want?" Ace says from somewhere inside. "Visitors!" He shouts back.
Ace appears. Big Billy moving out of the way to let him through. "Can I help you?" He asks with irritation. "Yeah we got some questions and you got the answers." Butch says.
"About what?" Ace asks. "About Brick." Boomer replies. "I don't know nothing about Brick." Ace says. "That's not what we heard." Butch responds back.
Ace narrows his eyes at them. "I don't care what you heard. I'm telling you that I don't know anything about Brick." He says. Trying to slam the door, but Butch stops it with his foot.
"I don't think so." Butch says, shoving his way in while Ace topples over. Boomer cautiously following behind. Not wanting to touch anything. Everything looks like it would be sticky and he's not about that life.
Butch pulls Ace up from the floor and plops him down on a chair. "Hey man! Easy!" Ace says, slapping Butch's hands away. Composing himself.
The rest of the gang comes in hearing all of the commotion and are in a fighting stance. "You good, Ace?" Snake says, eyeing the boys suspiciously. Butch butts in before he can respond.
"All good. We don't want to fight." He says focusing his attention on Ace. He pulls up a chair and sits on it backwards. Boomer by his side keeping an eye on the rest of the gang.
"Now, I need you to tell me everything you know about what's going on with Brick." Butch says. Getting straight to the point. Even through Ace's sunglasses, Butch knows that he's giving him a death glare. "Or what?"
"You don't want to find out." Butch answers coolly. Now Ace is no dummy. Fighting the Puffs is one thing. They play fair. The Ruffs on the other hand, are ruthless. Especially Butch.
Butch takes the silence as Ace's cooperation. "Where's Brick?" He starts. Getting back on track. "I don't know." Ace says.
"What's Brick involved in?" Next question. Butch is determined to get something out of him. "Don't know." Ace says once more.
Butch gives him a cold look. Not liking his answers in the slightest.
"Well what do you know?" Butch asks, irritation laced in his words. Ace figures that he can't get out of this one, but he'll be damned if he doesn't try. He leans in closer to Butch and spits right in his face.
The silence that follows is deafening.
Then all hell breaks loose.
Butch has Ace by the shirt, holding him up in the air. Eyes glowing red from anger.
The rest of the gang react and are ready to attack Butch. Boomer steps in quickly, blocking the gang's way to the green Ruff.
The fight starts when Lil Arturo throws a nearby lamp at Boomer.
Boomer catches it with no problem, but as he suspected, the items in this house are disgusting. He flings the lamp back in the gang's direction in a rush to stop touching it and hits Big Billy in the head causing him to fall over. Taking out Snake with him.
Ace is trying to find a way out from Butch's hold but it's no use. Butch has his fist ready to connect with his face.
"Do something you idiots!" Ace screams at his gang. Then quiets down when a fist hits him square in the nose. Blood rushing down quickly. "Just talk Ace. It doesn't have to get more violent." Butch says. Trying to keep his cool. Still reeling from him spitting in his face. Ace just starts kicking and trying to land a hit on Butch, and he succeeds with a kick to the gut.
This knocks the air out of Butch and Ace is able to escape from his hold. He makes a run for the door with Butch hot on his heels.
Lil' Arturo and Grubber run towards Boomer. Grubber attacks Boomer first and Lil' Arturo runs between his legs to get to Butch.
Boomer grabs Grubber before he can land a hit and uses him like a bat and knocks Lil' Arturo out the window.
Throwing Grubber at the remaining members, Boomer follows Butch and Ace outside. Ace is close to the exit of Townsville dump when Butch crashes into him and they both go flying into town into a nearby building.
Boomer quickly catches up and notices nearby pedestrians on their phones. In that moment, he knew they were in big trouble.
Back at the Utonium household…
Blossom had just finished blow drying her hair and was ready to call it a night when her communicator went off. She could also hear her sister's devices somewhere in the house going off.
Picking it up she sees the screen flashing:
Ganggreen Gang +1
Blossom clicks on the notification and feels anger as Rowdyruff Boys pops up on the screen.
She sees that a video is attached that a citizen sent in. Pressing play, she sees Boomer standing and looking at the crowd and looks like he just realized something. Four members of the Gang are in the background running to catch up to him.
Boomer's attention is quickly averted to his left. The person recording moves their phone in the same direction. Butch pops up from a damaged building and reaches in and pulls up Ace from the rubble.
The video ends there and then Buttercup barges into her bedroom with Bubbles trailing behind.
"We gotta go!" Buttercup tells her. Blossom nods knowing there's nothing she can do to convince her sisters to stay behind.
All three heroines fly through the window and make their way to the location of the fight.
Boomer and Butch are just finishing up their fight when Ace has agreed to give them intel on Brick when the Puffs show up.
"Ah shit." Butch mutters looking up at the sky.
Blossom glares at them as she floats in the air. Her sisters are behind her waiting for her command.
"I told you we should have told Blossom." Butch whispers to Boomer, and if looks could kill Butch would be a dead man.
A/N: Another chapter down. Hope you liked it!