Chapter 3

“How come you didn’t tell us that you were competing!?” Blossom yells and rushes infront of Buttercup as soon as she gets through the door.

“Because I didn’t know I was completing until I ran away from and psycho fashionista over there.” Buttercup responds pointing at Bubbles who was in the row of desk behind and to the of Blossom. “Wait a minute. How do you guys know that?” Buttercup asks remembering she never told them about it.

“It was on the news. They showed the teams then they showed the awards ceremony.” Bubbles states. After that the class started. They got through half the day before things started getting crazy.

“Is Buttercup in this class?!” A reporter asks busting through the classroom door and looking around. “There you are!” He says spotting her.

“Wha?” Buttercup says then the reporter is right in front if her.

“How did you pull off that trick?! Was that shudder part of the act?! Could you show me how you did that trick?!” The reporter exclaims in one breath.

“Excuse me sir. But you’re interrupting my class.” Ms. Keen says.

“Sorry ma’am. Buttercup let’s take this interview out of the classroom!” The reporter says and attempts to grab Buttercup’s arm and drag her out.

“Hold it! I’m not answering any of your questions! And I’m definitely not going w/ u! Ms. Keen asked you to leave not me!” Buttercup says moving her arm out the way.

“What?!” The reporter says shocked. “But what you did was historical in the sports world! Are you telling me you’re just gonna leave sport fans hanging!?” He cries.

“Any and all questions should have been asked last night. Any future questions will need to be held till the appropriate time.” Buttercup states calmly. Though it’s out of her character she does this to the girls and the Professor, Ken and Poochi whenever she knew they were gonna ask her questions she didn’t wanna answer. The girls started laughing seeing her do this to someone besides them. They eventually got the reporter out and the day ended.

“So you’re saying that you didn’t do a mirror trick.” The Professor starts.

“But while skating and on your way home you got a random shiver.” Ken adds.

“But brushed it off.” Blossom continues.

“And went home and fell asleep like normal.” Bubbles finishes.

“Yep.” Buttercup assured.

“AND NONE OF THAT SEEMED WEIRD TO YOU!?” Ken, the Professor, the Mayor, and Ms. Bellum yell at her.

“What?! Maybe me constantly having to wear the stupid skirt is finally getting to me!” Buttercup defends herself. The Professor looks over at Blossom and Bubbles who seem to have started acting weird.

“What’s wrong girls?” The Professor asks.

“Well. A week ago whenever I was alone now and then I would feel like someone was watching me. But when I looked around I was by myself.” Blossom says.

“And a few days ago it would feel like I had this person hovering me. But no one was ever there.” Bubbles tells.

“Girls! You’re supposed to tell us these things!” The Professor scolds.

“I did but you still yelled at me.” Buttercup says.

“A day later you told us! You need to tell us these things as soon as possible!” Ken informs.

“I thought it was just me being paranoid because of the Powerpuff Girls.” Blossom says.

“Me too.” Bubbles agrees.

“I told you as soon as I got all my facts straight. It only happened twice and in the same day. But it was later and who knows it could have been because of the wind. Both times I was skating. And one time it was dark.” Buttercup says.

“True. But w/ all of you girls experiencing things like this. I don’t think it’s just in your heads. Maybe it’s a new villain.” The Professor states.

“If that’s the case what do you think we should do?” The mayor asks.

“Since this only seems to happen when they’re alone I suggest we have them stay here for the night. They can change, bathe and eat together.” The Professor says.

“What about our families?” Blossom asks.

“We’ll call them. Tell them what’s happening and why we’re doing it. We could also keep you girls from school so that they don’t try to attack you by attacking your friends.” The Professor answers. Everyone nods. Ken and Poochi brought the girls some pajamas. The girls then went to the shower.

“Man this is crazy!” Buttercup says.

“Ya. Do you really think a villain has been stocking us?” Blossom asks.

“I mean it’s possible.” Buttercup answers.

“Well at least now we’re safe.” Bubbles says. They all smiled at each other then froze. Buttercup got the chill. Blossom felt the eyes. And Bubbles felt the figure. Then they all heard laughing. They turned and saw the mirror. But the mirror was off. It had their reflections but it was as if the reflections weren’t really them.

“About time you guys were alone together!” Blossom’s reflection says laughing. The other two soon joined in.

“Blossom. Did your reflection just speak to us?” Buttercup asks.

“I- I think so.” Blossom stutters.

“Awe! You stuttered! Also I’m not her reflection.” She says.

“Then who are you?” Bubbles asks.

“I’m Berserk!” She says.

“I’m Brute!” Buttercup’s reflection introduces.

“And I’m Brat!” Bubbles’ finishes.

“Together we’re the PowerPunk Girls!” They say together.

“We know who you girls are. Blossom.”

“Bubbles.”

“Buttercup.” Brute ends their little scene.

“Are you guys the reason why we kept feeling like something wasn’t right?” Bubbles ask.

“I guess.” Brat says.

“So why were you creeps stocking us!?” Buttercup exclaims.

“Feisty! Me likey!” Brute says. “Anyways we happened to stumble across a way to see our mirror counter parts. You guys were interesting so we kept watching. But we can only watch you guys when there’s a reflective surface. Whenever you guys were alone you felt our presence more clearly.” She adds.

“Wait.” Bubbles and Buttercup turn towards Blossom as do the Punks.

“What?” Buttercup asks.

“If they’re here now then that means they can show up in our mirrors at home. Have you guys been watching us shower?!” Blossom connects two and two and starts to get alarmed. Buttercup and Bubbles starts to worry too now. One thought evident between the three. Has a stranger been watching me shower!? The girls all snap their attention back to the punks.

“Yep!” Berserk and Brat says.

“No.” Brute says. Bubbles and Blossom covers themselves up and hid behind Buttercup.

“How come you said no?” Buttercup asks.

“Because to be able to see you the reflective surface has to be clear. So if it’s covered or facing away I can’t see you. And w/ your family I never had a shot.” She states.

“Wait so if you could you would watch me shower!?” Buttercup exclaimed.

“Yep.” Brute answers. Buttercup ran over and grabbed the robes for the girls. They all hurriedly put them on. The punks scolded.

“What’s w/ the faces?” Buttercup asks noticing.

“We liked our view.” They all whined. The girls all turned red.

“What the heck!?” Buttercup yells.

“Anyways don’t say anything.” Berserk says and puts a finger to her lips. Then they disappeared.

“Girls what’s wrong?!” The Professor asks as they rush in. The guys covered their eyes immediately. Blossom covers the mirror and. Bubbles gets closer to Buttercup who is still glaring at the mirror. Blossom comes back over and gets close to both of them. Ms. Bellum nudges the guys and they look.

“Girls what happened?” Ms. Bellum asks.

“We know what has been happening and whose behind it.” Buttercup says not breaking her gaze. The others all look at each other confused and worried. The guys got out and Ms. Bellum bathed w/ the girls to try and comfort them. When they were done they told them everything.

“That’s intense.” Poochi says.

“Girls try and get some sleep we’ll get some solutions tomorrow when we can better focus.” The Professor says. The girls nod then left.