Endless Possibilities

Endless Possibilities

Author's Note: WARNING! The fight in this chapter is very, very brutal. Seriously, I feel sick writing it. Humiliation, torture, the whole nine yards.

Chapter 7

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“I'm glad your flight was safe...we—they already miss you so much. Please try to hurry back,”

“I'll do my best Cassandra...there's just so many questions to answer, so many mysteries to solve, so much chaos to make sense of...I'll be home as soon as I possibly can,”

“I know you will, James. You've always been a very dependable friend. I hope you don't mind me calling after putting them to bed, they were just so tired,”

“Oh? What happened? The town is still standing, right?”

“Of course! Have a little faith in your girls! They just had to battle a very powerful robot. Buttercup and Blossom were hurt very badly; Bubbles had to carry them back to class,”

“Are they alright? Should...should I come back?”

“No! James, you're already there, just leave them to me. I'll make sure they're cared for...you know that I love them,”

“Yes...yes I know Cassandra,”

“I want you to be safe, James. Despite...complications, I still care for you very, very much...”

“...I will Cassandra. You too, I wouldn't be able to live with myself if you got hurt in this mess,”

“I'll be fine. It's late James, I need to get some rest before class tomorrow,”

“Yes, I'm sorry for keeping you. Good night Cassandra, sleep well,”

“Thank you James, good night,”

XxXxX

“Welcome back, Miss Morebucks...how was prison?” Princess glared at the butler who cringed and quickly faced forward. His mistress stalked through the mansion, glaring at everything that moved, and nearly everything that didn't. She clenched her fists and grit her teeth, growing angrier and angrier in the time it took to finally reach her room. Princess slammed the massive door and sat on the end of her bed, resting her cheeks on her hands. In position, she glared at the far wall.

“Stupid Powerpuff Girls...” She finally whispered, a venomous hiss that could have set the still air of her bedroom on fire. Princess knotted her fists and clenched her jaw. Steam practically rose from her head. With a sharp intake, she screamed and fell back on her bed.

“It's not fair! All of my weapons are gone now!” She pounded her fists on the bed and huffed. She should have never shown them to her secret lab. Princess sighed and rolled over onto her stomach. With her weapons gone and her financial circuit severely neutered by her last imprisonment, she didn't have much hope of getting revenge on the Powerpuff Girls. Princess narrowed her eyes and stared at her royal purple comforter.

“Stupid Bubbles...stupid Buttercup...stupid Blossom! You always ruin everything!” Princess screamed again and climbed to her feet, pacing her room while muttering violently.

“Stupid Know-it-All Goody Goody...beat my super armor...made me get hit by that stupid gun of Mojo's...tricked me into giving back the city...made the Rowdyruff Losers destroy my weapons...its all her fault! It's always her fault! Those other two PoopooPuff Girls are easy! She's the one who always beats me! I hate her! I hate her!” Princess stomped her feet and seethed. She sniffed the air, hearing a crackling sound. Something was burning. Princess turned and looked at her mirror. She screamed.

“Human Child, you say you hate the Powerpuff Girls and wish to destroy them? Come, speak with Aku!” Princess swallowed and walked, trembling toward her mirror. The demon in the reflection gave a predatory grin. Princess stood up straight and cleared her throat.

“Who...Who are you? How did you...how did you get in here?!” Her authoritative tone was completely lost when she once more met the gaze of the monster. Aku chuckled and looked down on her.

“I am the Master of Masters, the Deliverer of Darkness, the Shogun of Sorrow, I am Aku,” Princess took a step back as Aku grew and became even more monstrous in the reflection. She gasped, recognizing him.

“You...you're that guy that was on the news...you, you beat the Powerpuff Girls!” Aku nodded, taking on a solemn look. Princess looked around, then quickly looked up with an evil grin, “So you...you want to help me beat the Powerpuff Girls? I'll do it! Name your price!” She was taken aback when Aku laughed.

“Ah! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Your worldly treasures mean nothing to Aku! You shall be blessed with unimaginable power, and in return you must offer two things to the great Aku,” Princess nodded, pressing her hands against the mirror.

“Anything! Anything! Just give me the power!” Aku took on a solemn expression once more. He stretched out his hand, flexing his clawed fingers.

“You will build a monument to Aku, of the finest and rarest materials on this Earth. And it shall rise in to the sky so that it may be seen for miles!” Princess rolled her eyes and crossed her arms.

“Yeah, yeah! I get it, what else? What else?!” Aku narrowed his eyes into dangerous slits. He almost hesitated. Something felt wrong, but at the same time he felt a certain rush. A painful wrenching sensation in his chest that was offset by a sudden exhilaration.

“You will use this power to destroy the Red Child,” Aku's reflection faded away, being replaced by a reflection of Blossom. Princess snarled and clenched her fists.

“I'll do it...”

XxXxX

“Good morning girls, how do you feel today?” Ms. Keane sat on the edge of the girls' bed, gently patting Buttercup's knee. The girls sat up, yawning, stretching, and groaning as their tired bodies adjusted to the morning. Buttercup ruffled her messy hair and sighed, looking up with squinted eyes.

“Better I guess...my back doesn't hurt any more,” Ms. Keane beamed and clapped her hands together.

“That's wonderful! How do you feel Blossom? It looks like your cuts are all gone,” She pointed out, looking over the little girl's bare arms. Blossom nodded, smiling at the teacher turned guardian.

“Yeah I feel a lot better,” Bubbles suddenly hugged Blossom and gave her a big kiss on the cheek. Blossom giggled and looked at her in confusion. “What was that for?” Bubbles giggled sheepishly and shrugged.

“I just...wanted to say thanks for yesterday. If it weren't for you we'd have lost...” She admitted. Blossom blushed and looked at her other sister. Buttercup sighed and slouched, glancing over at Blossom.

“Yeah you saved our butts...thanks Red,” Blossom rubbed her head, blushing more.

“Oh come on you guys...it was all of us,” She mumbled, looking up at Ms. Keane. Their guardian just smiled and stood up.

“Well all that matters is you three saved the whole city! I am very proud of you, and so is the Professor,” The girls suddenly lit up, flying into the air next to their teacher.

“Did you talk to him?” Bubbles asked eagerly. Blossom and Buttercup stared up with hopeful eyes. Ms. Keane nodded and giggled when the girls' excitement tripled.

“How is he?”

“What's Japan like?”

“Does he miss us?”

“We miss him! Did you tell him?” The three followed Ms. Keane out the door, still asking excited questions. Cassandra Keane did her best to answer them, but even with her experience it was hard to keep up with their childish enthusiasm.

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The day was just beginning for the students of Pokey Oaks Kindergarten. The sun was still rising, birds were still singing praises to the start of a new day. Ms. Keane sat at her desk with a small smile, silently taking roll call while the students worked on a coloring activity. The Powerpuff Girls were quietly coloring, mostly recovered from the previous day's battle. This day's trial intended to waste no time.

The door creaked open. Gasps echoed around the room, which quickly fell into a deathly silence. Tiny footsteps stalked across the floor with the sound of electricity crackling in the cool classroom air. A shadow fell over the Powerpuff Girls' table. Slowly the three girls looked up. Their eyes widened at the sight before them.

“Well...how do you like it?” Princess said, arrogance dripping from her tone. The girls continued staring. Aku had gotten to her as well. That much was painfully obvious.

“Prin...Princess, what have you done?” Blossom finally managed to say, frowning and rising to her feet. Princess growled and grabbed her shoulder, shoving the puff back down. All three tensed up, ready to fight. Princess walked away, toward the middle of the room, speaking with the same condescending tone. A tone that gave her an air of being untouchable.

“It seems someone pretty powerful doesn't like you. So he gave me this armor, and all I have to do is kill you!” Princess slowly turned and stuck out her finger, pointing directly at Blossom. The three sisters jumped up.

“What?! Kill us? Do you have any idea who that guy is?!” Buttercup shouted, glaring at Princess. The rich girl returned the look with one of even greater intensity. She clenched her fists and energy crackled around her.

“I know who he said he was. I know he gave me this armor! And all I have to do in return is fulfill my dream! I'll finally crush you, you stupid, goody goody, smarty pants, egotistical, brat!” Bubbles slowly looked over at Blossom, who was staring at the villain with hardened eyes.

“Blossom...is she talking about you?” Bubbles asked in a low whisper. Blossom nodded and stood up straight, locking eyes with Princess. Princess glared back, her entire body shaking with hatred and rage.

“This is just between me and you! No one else! I am sick and tired of you ruining everything I try! You won't let me be a Powerpuff Girl! You always ruin my evil plans! You! You! You! I hate you! I hate you!” Buttercup snorted and started to float into the air.

“Well tough, kid, we're going to...” Buttercup trailed off when Blossom floated over the table and landed in front of Princess. There was no more than two feet between them.

“It's alright Buttercup, I'll handle her,” Blossom said. Even the sound of her voice sent Princess into a fury. So strong and confident. She wasn't afraid at all. Blossom put her hands on her hips, she hadn't blinked the entire time. “Let's take this outside,” Princess sneered and flew through the roof. Blossom looked up and watched her go. Buttercup and Bubbles flew over to her side.

“Blossom what are you doing? This is just what she wants!” Blossom looked away, rubbing her arm. She cleared her throat and started to float into the air.

“I know...but...I'm going to do it. You two just...keep the rest of the town safe. This might get ugly,” Her sisters nodded reluctantly. Blossom gave them a gracious smile before flying off to find her rival.

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Blossom landed on the outskirts of town. Her opponent stood across from her, arms crossed and eyes narrowed into dangerous slits. Blossom stood up straight, chest out, eyes determined. The energy around Princess crackled more dangerously.

Her latest armor, one given to her by Aku himself, appeared to be a more demonic version of her first Super Suit. Where the original suit was gold, this suit was coal black, with blades rising up from the shoulders. Curved, smaller blades extended from her elbows and knees, while wings shaped like a bat came from her back. Metal wings, with purple undersides and long bladed tips. Her forearms were bulkier, in an unnatural way. The points of her tiara rose up higher, with the spikes curving backward slightly at the tip. There was a ruby in the center of the tiara. No guard covered her face, allowing full visibility of her black eyes.

“Well, Blossom, I hope you said your goodbyes,” Blossom kept her mouth shut, still unblinking. Princess ground her teeth and screamed as more energy sparkled around her.

“Stop doing that! Stop ignoring me! I will make you bow to me! I will break you!” Her threat went unanswered again. Princess huffed and stood up right. “Fine, let's get this started. I'm dying to her you beg!” Princess held out her hand and the ruby on her tiara began glowing. Blossom's eyes suddenly widened. A gargantuan shockwave of energy shot from Princess' open palm, tearing a trench in the ground where Blossom previously was.

Princess collided with Blossom, twisting her fist around in the puffs midsection. She grinned and punched her away, knocking Blossom through a few rocks and into a lake. Blossom pulled herself out and spit out a stream of water. She charged out, gasping when Princess flew up in front of her, kneeing her in the face. She thrust out her hand and fired another blast, this one catching Blossom in the side and sending her spiraling through the air. Blossom landed on her hands and knees, digging holes in the ground. She looked up at Princess who began to laugh.

“Is that it!? You can't even keep up with me?! This is going to be even better than I had ever dreamed!” Princess sneered and charged again. This time she was caught off guard. Blossom's fist collided with her face, knocking her off course and into the ground. Princess jumped up, snarling and charged back at the Powerpuff. The fight was on for real this time.

Princess' fists flew at supersonic speeds, and it was all Blossom could do to simply avoid the attacks. Where she could, she would block or parry an attack, but she quickly found that her enemy's strength was unreal. Already bruises were forming on her arms from simply blocking a punch. Blossom narrowed her eyes and stood her ground, trying to take the offensive.

Princess grinned and ducked and dodged around all of Blossom's attacks. The Powerpuff threw punches harder and faster, huffing and puffing from exertion. Princess stopped and snatched one of Blossom's fists, pulling it forward and pulling the red-head from her stance. Blossom stumbled into Princess, looking up at her in horror.

“You can't do a thing to me...you're the weak little brat this time!” Princess smashed Blossom in the face, holding her arm and refusing to let her go. She bludgeoned the helpless puff over and over again, like a speed bag. Blossom tried throwing another punch, but her fist was caught just as easily as before. Princess' grin darkened as the ruby on her tiara began glowing. Blossom's scream rang out across town, a beam of pure energy driving her through the air. She smashed into a wall, hanging in the imprint she left behind.

'Wow...” She gasped out. Blossom hissed and grit her teeth, “I knew she'd be strong but...gosh...' Blossom fell forward, catching herself and hovering painfully. She froze when she felt breath on her neck. She straightened up and swallowed. Behind her, Princess grinned wickedly.

“I don't hear screaming yet...” Blossom grit her teeth harder when an arm locked around her neck and claws began digging into her back. Below, people had come out into the streets, watching in a mixed sense of curiosity and excitement. Blossom clenched her jaw and screwed her eyes shut. The searing pain grew hotter and hotter. She could smell her dress burning...and her skin.

“Still no screaming...” Blossom whimpered and clenched her fists. She took swings backward, missing every time. She kicked backward, but her pitiful attacks didn't even phase her attacker. She felt her eyes watering, and clenched them tighter trying to hold back the tears. Blood started to drip down from the sky. Princess' claws dug into Blossom's back, the energy coming from her hand burning through the puff's skin.

“Scream for me! Scream! Scream!!” Blossom's mouth fell open and she took in a harsh breath. Tears streamed down her beat red face. Blossom grabbed at Princess' arm and kicked her legs frantically. The pain started to trail higher up her back. The grip on her neck tightened. Blossom's breathing stopped entirely. Princess growled and rammed her clawed fingers into Blossom's back. The pain exploded, and Blossom's eyes opened and she began screaming. An earthshattering, heartbreaking scream. Blossom shook her head, screaming and crying, kicking her legs and pounding on Princess' arm.

“That's it! Scream! Beg for mercy! Beg me to stop!” Princess shoved Blossom forward, grabbing her hair before the puff could fall away. She swung her around and slammed her into the building behind them again and again until the wall crumbled. Princess threw Blossom down, flying after her.

“Ugh!” Blossom hit the ground painfully and struggled to climb to her feet. Princess landed on her back, knocking the wind out of her. She grabbed Blossom's head and smashed it into the pavement, grinding her face against the street. The citizens of Townsville stood on the sidelines, watching with gaping mouths. Princess pulled Blossom up, lifting her into the air by her tangled red hair.

“Is this it?! You're no match for me, Blossom! You're a loser! You can't beat me this time!” Princess punched Blossom in the stomach, giggling maniacally when the puff threw up. She pulled her back up and punched her again. Everyone just stood by watching while Princess continued to punish her rival. The heinous little rich girl threw the superheroine down, grinned and stalking toward her with a primal glint in her eyes.

“You still haven't begged me. I want to hear it!” Blossom started to climb to her feet. Princess growled and blasted her in the back. Blossom gasped and fell forward, landing on her bloody hands and knees. Princess marched up to her and unceremoniously kicked her in the backside. Blossom yelped and tumbled over.

“Beg me for mercy! Why won't you listen to me!? Don't you want it to be over?!” Blossom cried silently as she slowly stood up. She rubbed her eyes and glared at Princess, catching her breath. Princess snarled and clenched her fists. “Haven't had enough? You want me to really humiliate you?! Fine! I will! You'll wish you never met me!” Blossom brought her fists up, wiping the blood and vomit from her mouth. Princess just growled and charged at the pink puff. Blossom ducked the initial attack and came up with a strong uppercut. Princess coughed and flew up into the air. Blossom flew up and unleashed a volley of punches and kicks, knocking Princess around. Princess came to a complete halt and grabbed Blossom's fists, slowly crushing them in her own. Blossom hissed and locked eyes with her.

“That didn't even hurt! But I promise this will!” Princess pulled Blossom forward and kneed Blossom in the stomach. She grabbed the hem of her dress and pulled it over her head, punching her into the ground. Before Blossom could completely recover, Princess fell down on her and held her down, punching her face repeatedly.

“Beg me! Just beg me already!” Blossom blasted Princess away with her heat rays and stood up. Her dress was torn, barely hanging on her. Her bow was gone and her hair was hanging in a tangled mess around her face. Princess flew down and stood, nose to nose, with Blossom. Blossom struggled to stand up straight. Princess grinned deviously. A look of confusion spread across Blossom's face. Blossom screamed hysterically when Princess viciously grabbed her nipples and twisted them with all her might. She shoved Blossom to the ground and held her there, giggling wildly.

“What's wrong?! Why don't you make me stop? Huh? Come on Powerpuff Girl!” Blossom tried throwing wild punches through a haze of excruciating pain and tears. Princess just took the hits without flinching, thoroughly enjoying her arch-nemesis' anguish. Princess yanked Blossom to her feet and spun her around to face the audience that surrounded them. She pulled the heroine's arms up tightly behind her, holding her head back by her hair. Princess laughed and presented the battered hero to the city.

“Everyone look! It's Blossom! Weak, stupid and beaten! Look at her bawling like a baby!” Blossom kept her eyes clenched shut. Her dress was all but gone, with her underwear and badly bruised body visible to the people. Blossom whimpered, tears streaming down her face. Princess growled and pulled her hair harder.

“Open your eyes! Look at them! They all look so sad...so ashamed,” Blossom hissed and slowly opened her eyes, scanning the crowd weakly. Inside, her heart was pounding like never before. Princess pulled her arms up tighter until she managed to work a scream out of the Powerpuff Girl. Blossom tried pulling away, but Princess' grip was unbreakable. Princess whispered wickedly in Blossom's ear.

“Say I'm better than you, say it out loud so they can all hear you! Beg me for mercy, scream it at the top of your lungs!” Blossom grit her teeth, struggling once again trying to pull away. Princess snarled and tightened her grip on Blossom's arms.

“Fine! Be that way...you're going to regret it! You know what happens when you get shocked, Blossom?” Blossom swallowed and tensed up. The ruby on Princess' tiara began glowing and electricity began to shoot through her armor and into Blossom. Blossom shivered violently, holding back the initial scream. The intensity increased until finally Blossom was screaming. Princess held her, turning up the electrical current as high as her armor allowed. She grinned as Blossom began shuddering uncontrollably between screams.

'No...no...no, please no...' Blossom thought furiously. She could feel her body losing control, and could feel her insides loosening up. The electrical current cut off as she felt a furious rush of moisture flowing down her legs. She hanged her head in shame, crying as she continued wetting herself. Princess cackled and grinned at the people of Townsville.

“Look at that! Mature little Blossom just wet herself! You're pathetic! And once you're gone, your sisters will be easy! They're useless without you!” She laughed wildly and shoved Blossom away. Blossom stayed where she landed, on her knees in a puddle of urine. She stared, wide eyed at the street. Princess continued laughing behind her. Blossom screwed her eyes shut and lowered her head. Her heart began racing, her blood began pumping furiously. Her face was red hot. She slowly rose to her feet, shivering as the breeze hit her, trembling as fury wracked her bones.

“What's wrong? Are you ready to admit that I'm better than you? Are you ready to admit you can't beat me?!” Princess began stalking toward Blossom, who carefully turned around. She narrowed her eyes and ground her teeth together. She took a deep breath and slowly let it out. She'd seen Bubbles and Buttercup in the crowd. They were embarrassed for her. Blossom clenched her fists. They were ashamed for her. Blossom locked eyes with Princess, and relaxed completely. Princess gaped. It was almost like Blossom had become another person. She seemed to almost be glowing. The look in her eyes...Princess recognized it. She'd seen it before, when they fought one-on-one.

“No...no you can't look at me like that! Not this time! You can't keep up with me! You can't overpower me! You can't beat me!” Blossom just continued glaring, not even blinking as the tears rolled down her cheeks. Princess held her breath, rage overwhelming her better reason. She shot forward and threw a wicked punch, with all of her strength. She stared in horror at the result.

Blossom caught Princess' fist and slowly pulled it to the side, identical to the way Princess' caught her fist earlier. Princess opened and closed her mouth, trying to find her voice. When she did, it came out weaker than she ever expected.

“You...have you...were you even trying?” Blossom narrowed her eyes and spoke her first words of the fight.

“I am now,” Blossom pulled Princess forward and punched her across the face. A loud crack echoed across the city and a black blur smashed through several buildings. A pink streak followed it through the air, leaving behind a crater in the ground where she'd stood previously. Blossom met Princess in the air and threw a flurry of punches and kicks at the devious rich girl. Princess bucked and yelped and gasped with every blow. Her armor crackled and sizzled every time one of Blossom's iron fists collided with it. The puff leader slammed her fist into Princess' midsection and glared into her eyes. The two hovered nose-to-nose. Princess had no reply.

Princess fired rays of energy from both hands, trying to drive Blossom back. The puff crossed her arms over her face and endured the attack. She grit her teeth and drew back, releasing her heat rays at the fullest extent of their power. Princess screamed when the lasers washed over her. Bubbles and Buttercup watched in amazement. The energy rays tore through the tops of buildings, released a shockwave that shattered every window for miles, and were so ostentatiously massive, odds were they could be seen from space.

A pink streak could barely be seen through the aftermath of the heat rays. Dancing around a black streak and flying through the skies at hypersonic speeds. Princess threw a punch, only to have it dodged and returned tenfold. She fired an energy ray, only to have a burst of electricity completely knock her out of the sky. Princess hit the ground hard, kicking up a dirt storm. She stayed on her hands and knees struggling to catch her breath. Blossom came flying down, landing feet first on her back, crushing her armor. The armor began to sizzle and spark. Blossom jumped off and kicked Princess in the face, shattering her tiara and knocking her back into a warehouse, knocking it to the ground.

Princess flew out, hysterical and struggling to keep her own power in control. She looked up and screamed, seeing Blossom floating in front of her with her arms crossed over her chest. Her hair was drenched with blood and hanging over her face. She was nearly naked, floating in just a pair of soaked panties and stockings—she was missing one shoe. Still somehow, Princess was absolutely horrified.

“You...you can't beat me...this power...this power was to...to beat you...” Blossom marched through the rubble, slowly and proudly. She hadn't blinked since catching Princess' fist. Princess began to hyperventilate, looking around for a way to escape. Trying to find some power that could overcome the vengeful titan now approaching.

“You still don't get it...” Blossom whispered. Princess looked up in horror. A fist collided with her face, knocking her into blackness. Blossom stared down at her. Despite the beating she'd taken, she stood up straight and breathed evenly, “You'll never beat me...” She said clear as day. The armor began to melt into a black smoke. The city fell silent as the onlookers swarmed the two. The black smoke was gone before they arrived.

XxXxX

Aku stared into the vision, unable to breath. His mouth hanged open in awe. His chest was pounding, a senseless rush of exhilaration overwhelming him. His minion had failed, utterly failed, to even break the Red Child. She'd done something else entirely. She'd awakened a side of the Red Child that Aku himself hadn't even dreamed existed. He sat back in his throne, staring at Blossom's frozen image. He finally closed his mouth and licked his lips.

“No mortal has so completely thwarted my evil, except for the Samurai. He was a powerful opponent, trained in every manner of combat imaginable. A mighty and wise warrior with an endless array of skill and strategy. And he had that magic sword, made by the forces of righteousness themselves to destroy me...” Aku stared at the image of Blossom. Her skin seemed almost glowing, she seemed almost overflowing with power. He, the greatest of all evils, trembled.

“But this child...she possesses something far greater...and I, the immortal and invincible Aku...am afraid...”