"Is this the part where we get murdered? Because personally, I wouldn't like to go through that again." Butch says. Taking in his surroundings as he steps out of the car along with his brothers.
"Yeah Brick. What the fuck is this?" Boomer says in agreement with Butch. Brick rolls his eyes. "We haven't even stepped in yet and you two are already shitting your pants."
"Um, yeah. Look at it!" Boomer exclaims, waving his hands in the direction of the building. Although not a building at all, more of an underground bunker.
The bunker in question, much like the house they stayed in, is in the middle of nowhere. This bunker though is in much better condition, but an eerie feeling radiates from it. Rather small looking but intimidating all the same.
"Ugh. Whatever, let's get this over with." Butch mutters. Making his way towards the entrance with Brick and Boomer following.
They enter the bunker with ease and begin their descent down. Pipes and cement is the only thing they really see. The lighting is terrible, but with super vision it's no problem for them.
"What is this place, Brick?" Boomer asks. Taking in his surroundings. "It's kind of where I've been running off to these past few months." Brick replies. Leading them down the stairs and through the hallways. Butch and Boomer perk up at the mention of getting this tiny bit of information from their older brother.
"Oh, so is this the place you keep getting your ass whooped?" Butch says. Brick stops in his tracks almost making Boomer and Butch crash into him.
He turns his head to look back at them. "I don't know what Blossom has been telling you two, but she's overreacting." Brick states in a cold tone before he continues walking. "Uh-huh. Because punctured lungs and internal bleeding is 'overreacting.' Got it." Butch says with sarcasm.
Boomer elbows him in the gut as Brick sighs and stops again. Facing his brothers. "I never meant for you two to know about any of that." He genuinely says. His eyes are their usual tone of red and not black like when he's pissed off.
"You could've told us. We could've helped. Blossom would've helped you!" Boomer says. Desperately trying to understand the red ruff. A moment of silence passes as Brick looks at his brothers before he quietly says, "I know." Facing away from them once more he continues walking and Butch and Boomer know that this conversation has ended.
Blossom frowns as she listens to the conversation between the ruffs. Brick knows he could've asked for help and he still didn't. She offered several times and he shut her down each and every time.
Maybe she shouldn't be helping him at all. He has made it very clear that he doesn't want her help. No, that wouldn't be right. She thinks. Plus Butch and Boomer asked for her help. She wasn't about to turn her back on them.
She shakes these thoughts out of her head as she lands in front of the bunker where her sisters were waiting for her. "Looks creepy." Buttercup says, taking in her surroundings. Bubbles nods in agreement.
Blossom made a push to the door and it easily opened. "Hm. Not locked or anything." She says. "Well we are in the middle of nowhere. Who would be trying to come in unless you knew this was here." Bubbles says. Blossom nods in agreement. "Right. We just need to be careful."
The trio make their way in the bunker, seeing the same thing the boys had when they entered. They too start making their descent down.
A couple of minutes pass and neither group speaks. Passing by several doors and continuing their descent down.
The boys eventually make it to the bottom into a clear open area. The girls manage to find a hiding spot.
"What is this?" Boomer asks. Looking around the empty room. He notices some dents in the walls and wonders how they got there.
"Boys, glad you could make it!" A voice booms out. Red and pink smoke circles around and Him appears. "Him?" Boomer and Butch question. Boomer steps behind Brick to hide himself. Butch rolls his eyes.
The girl's eyes widen. Him's back?
"Well of course my dear sons! You didn't think I abandoned you? Did you?" He asks.
"Uh, yeah. We did, actually." Butch deadpans. Boomer silently wishes that Butch would shut up. He'd rather not be sent to Him's underworld again.
"That's unfortunate. You three are one of my greatest achievements in life." Him says getting teary eyed looking at his three sons who are grown up.
Brick rolls his eyes. "Can we get on with it?"
"Get on with what?" Butch asks. "Patience my boys. Patience."
"Ruffs! Glad to see you all again!" A new voice says. Revealing Ace coming in from another doorway. Butch resists the urge to groan. "Um, hi Ace." Boomer says, awkwardly. The last two run ins with Ace weren't exactly pleasant. Butch and Boomer both wonder if Ace even recalls the last one.
"So glad you could make it Ace." Him starts, "I have some wonderful plans for us, but first I must ask you Butch and Boomer, if I have your loyalty?"
The girls eyes widen as Butch and Boomer look over to Brick for some help. He offers none. Honestly, they both know better than to question Him at this point and it is clear that Brick has promised his loyalty. "Yes," Boomer says with uncertainty. Him nods and looks over to Butch waiting for his response. Butch nods and simply says, "Yes."
Him nods once more, but gives them a sad look. "Unfortunately, I don't believe you. You will have to prove it to me."
"Prove it to you? How exactly are we supposed to do that?" Butch questions, his tone laced with annoyance. The girls hold their breath as they wait for Him's response. "Like this," Him says, waving a claw around.
Before anyone can react Grubber and Snake surprise the boys from behind and inject Butch and Boomer with Antidote X. Butch lets out a hiss from the AX running through his system, like hot fire through his veins. Boomer lets out a groan of discomfort as he falls to his knees.
Bubbles lets out a quiet gasp and covers her mouth from being heard. Shocked at what is happening. Blossom has a similar reaction but has to hold Buttercup back from trying to interfere with what is happening before them.
Brick sends a glare towards Him. "You said that you weren't going to do that to them." He says with anger. "Ah, ah Brick, I said they wouldn't endure everything that you have. This is on a much smaller scale than what you have been through." Him responds. Brick glares, smoke coming out of his nose and mouth. Flames that are begging to be released licking up his throat.
Butch and Boomer have half the mind to actually use the Chemical X that they have, but think better of it in their cloudy state. Butch stumbles a bit and leans on Brick for support. "Is that all you got?" Butch says through clenched teeth.
Buttercup stiffens at hearing her counterpart. He can't stay silent to save his life.
Him lands in front of them. "Ah my dear boy. You know I could do much worse."
All Butch could do was snarl and Boomer groan on the ground. Brick helps Butch keep his balance while stealing a worried glance at Boomer.
"Now for the next part," Him says. Casting a thick pink cloud throughout the room. The girls squint trying to see what was happening. The smoke burning their eyes. Then, out of nowhere, the three girls get pushed on the ground and can feel something falling over them.
They brace for impact on the loud crash, but it doesn't come. "Girls!" Blossom says. Reaching out to feel for them. Feeling a foot and someone's hair in her hands.
Him's evil laugh erupts as the smoke clears. The girls being able to see again The first thing they see is a shiny cage that fell over them. Big Billy standing behind it, being the one to topple the girls over. Lil Arturo up above being the one to capture them.
Butch and Boomer are gone and all that remains is Brick, Him, and the Ganggreen Gang.
"Ah girls! Long time no see!" Him exclaims.
"What do you want, Him?" Buttercup seethes. Gripping on to the bars of the cage. No amount of force she puts in is bending the trap.
"Oh, nothing. Just want to see you girls gone. Same old same old." Him starts, checking out his claw. Saying it like it is the most normal thing in the world. "My my, though. My two boys really showed up for me in helping trap you. Yes, they are worthy indeed." Him says with stars in his eyes.
Bubbles mouth falls open in shock as Buttercup seethes in her spot. Blossom stiffens in place. Played again by a Rowdyruff Boy? Two of them this time?
Him smirks at the silence. "Good. You three brats never shut up. Now I really got you at a loss for words."
"Let us go Him. you won't get away with this." Blossom says. Her mind catching up to the severity of this situation. "Hmmm…no." Him says. An evil smile plastering his face. "I will be nice though. In giving you front row seats to the show!" He exclaims. Turning on his heel and leaving. The Gang follows closely behind. Brick watches them go and then directs his eyes on the girls. Blossom looks at him with a neutral expression even though on the inside she is reeling.
Brick walks up to the cage and stands directly in front of Blossom. "I told you to stay out of it." he says. His tone is even and calm. His eyes are their usual shade of red. No anger hidden in his words.
"Let us go, Brick." Blossom says. Her last futile attempt at getting herself and her sisters out of here.
A flash of guilt shows on Brick's face, but it's gone so fast that Blossom thinks she imagined it. No, it was definitely there. Brick says nothing, and in a flash of red he's gone.
A/n: Sorry for the late update! Got caught up in writing this one. New story on my AO3 if you are interested! Mature audiences only!:)