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The Powerpuff Dynamo and Big Jojo clashed together, the evil simian robot stopping the Powerpuff mecha by gripping its stubby arms. The two robots pushed towards each other, grinding against one another, crushing the ground underneath them into rubble. Little by little though, the Big Jojo was pushing the Dynamo back.
“Nnngh...!†All three of the Powerpuff girls were struggling through the neural interface to try and regain traction, but even a ruined skyscraper did not stop them.
“We’re being forced back...†Buttercup growled. “Actuators are at full power!â€
“Maybe we should try something else!†Bubbles suggested. Blossom nodded.
“Right! EYE BLAST!â€
The Dynamo’s laser eyes were unleashed, blasting Big Jojo in the face. The Big Jojo reared back, and with a rocket assist it threw a haymaker that sent the Dynamo flying through another skyscraper.
“He has rocket punches? Why don’t we have rocket punches?†Bubbles demanded. Blossom narrowed her eyes.
“We’ve got something better than rocket punches!†She declared. “Missiles, online!â€
The Dynamo stood back up, and across it’s body opened dozens of missile silos, each sprouting a huge missile.
“Locked on target!†Buttercup cried.
“FIRE!†Blossom shouted. With a mighty roar, every missile launched in a continuous barrage that streaked for the Big Jojo. The mighty evil robot raised its huge arms over its face, forcefield generators spinning up. Blue energy shields appeared and the missiles impacted on it, exploding and dispersing their killer energies across the skyline.
“Nuts! What kind of forcefield is that?†Blossom demanded.
“Let’s find out!†Buttercup growled, slamming her fists together. Dynamo emulated her, before the robot leaped across the city. Dynamo landed in front of the Big Jojo, and raised a leg to kick through the forcefield. The Big Jojo was knocked off its huge feet and sent crashing into another historic landmark of Townsville: The Art Museum.
“The answer is, not the kind of forcefield that stops kicks!†Buttercup grinned.
The Big Jojo rose and held out it’s mighty arms. Rockets exploded from around its fists, and launched the huge projectiles at Dynamo. Bubbles eeped and commanded Dynamo to jump, evading the flying fists.
“They’re coming back at us!†Bubbles warned, and the rocket fists were indeed circling back for Dynamo.
“Defensive missiles, online!†Blossom shouted.
The missile silos in Dynamo’s pigtails opened up and launched dozens of smaller missiles, which exploded into dozens of smaller projectiles that exploded in the flight paths of the rocket fists. The force redirected the fists, which flew around the Dynamo and were caught by Big Jojo’s arms.
“Not bad,†Mojo Jojo commented over the radio, “But what can you do against this?!â€
Big Jojo’s mighty arms transformed into heavy laser cannons, and giant heat radiators emerged from the back of the evil robot. The laser cannons glowed as they charged.
“Oh man... What do we have to stop giant laser cannons?!†Bubbles cried. “Don’t we have a forcefield generator or a super awesome energy absorber or something?â€
“We just have the deflectors!†Blossom shouted.
“There’s always the direct approach,†Buttercup suggested.
The Dynamo’s rocket boosters roared to life and sent the mighty fighting machine crashing into the Big Jojo. They tumbled across the skyline, demolishing more buildings in their struggle.
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Far below in Townsville Central, the command deck was being put back together. Enough functionality remained to monitor the battle above though, which lead to the Mayor groaning as he saw the incredible devastation being wrought across Townsville.
“I can’t believe this! Whose stupid idea was it to keep that horrible mechanical monstrosity intact?!â€
“I believe it was yours, sir,†Miss Bellum said dryly.
“Oh yeah,†the Mayor said, rubbing the side of his face. “Professor! You having any luck with getting the main computers back online?â€
Professor Utonium was bent over a computer console he had cobbled together out of the many spare parts lying around. His brow was covered in sweat as he labored over the connections, typing furiously.
“No! I had to hook up to the supercomputer back home at my lab,†Utonium said. He hummed and stroked his chin as several data windows opened up on the screen. “That’s odd... My data on the girls’ latest examinations is showing up...†His eyes widened. “Incredible...!â€
“We’re a little busy with other things, Professor!†Miss Bellum reminded him testily.
“Oh, right, right...†Utonium said. He hit a few keys, and the control systems for the city’s remaining automated defenses were restored. Miss Bellum and the Mayor looked at the restored controls and systems, and then stared at the Professor.
“... What?†He asked.
“... You could have done that at any time?†The Mayor growled.
“Well there was all that shooting and destruction and my girls to deal with!†The Professor defended himself.
“Oh, well, that’s fair enough,†the Mayor said.
“If you weren’t so sexy and smart I’d kill you right now,†Miss Bellum growled. Professor Utonium blinked.
“Wha...?â€
“Ooh! Look! Giant robots smashing each other up!†The Mayor cried, pointing at the nearest holoscreen. Miss Bellum took the distraction for what it was worth, sitting at another computer station and typing furiously.
“The Big Jojo and the Dynamo seem to be evenly matched,†Bellum said. “Professor, any suggestions?â€
Utonium blinked, still stuck on the “sexy†part but he decided to save that for later. Or never, whichever came first.
“Hrm... Well, she could engage the heavy particle cannon weapon again,†Utonium suggested.
“Which one was that?†The Mayor asked.
“Well, it was the one they employed against HIM-â€
“No!†The Mayor cried. “No no no!â€
Utonium sighed. “Well aside from that, there’s only one thing I can think of... But it is extremely dangerous.â€
“What?†Asked Miss Bellum.
“It’s the-â€
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“Self destruct system†Blossom said. “That’s all we’ve got left at this point!â€
“But if we use it, we’ll destroy Townsville too!†Bubbles warned.
The Big Jojo tried to fire its laser cannons again, but the girls used the Dynamo to kick him off his feet. The Big Jojo rolled again, coming back up.
“We can’t keep this up forever!†Buttercup replied. “If Mojo gets one shot off-!â€
“But-But blowing up Dynamo?†Bubbles asked with a sniffle.
“Why do you even like this thing?†Buttercup growled, firing off the eye beams of the robot again. Bubbles sniffed.
“Well, just blowing her up... It seems so cruel...!â€
The Big Jojo leaped over the blast, taking to the air with rocket jets in it’s feet. Blossom’s eyes narrowed.
“We won’t have a better chance than now!†Blossom shouted. She activated the thrusters of the Dynamo, and the mighty fighting robot flew from the ground leaving shattered windows in in her wake. Dynamo tackled the Big Jojo, sending both giant robots tumbling through the air. Blossom pushed the thrusters to full power, and they gained altitude rapidly.
“Dynamo! This is Blossom, commander and team leader! Self destruct authorization one one two two zero alpha!†Blossom shouted. The computer screens all turned red, with SELF DESTRUCT blinking across them.
“Dynamo! This is Bubbles, th-the joy and the laughter!†Bubbles cried a bit shakily. “Self destruct authorization three nine six two one eight pony!â€
Blossom mouthed ‘Pony?’ but didn’t let it distract her as she struggled to keep the Big Jojo above the city. Buttercup took a deep breath.
“Dynamo! This is Buttercup, the toughest fighter! Self destruct authorization three three three three three three kaboom!â€
“Authorization accepted,†the Dynamo’s main computer answered. “Final authorization code required.â€
“Nngh,†Blossom grunted as the Big Jojo struggled more furiously. “Final self destruct code: Zero! Zero! Destruct! Zero! A! One! Destruct!â€
“Countdown?†Dynamo’s computer asked.
“ZERO!†All three girls shouted.
“Wh-What?!†The Talking Dog yelped. All three girls held the dog between them protectively, and they all winced. The Dog whimpered.
Outside, the Dynamo’s skin glowed brightly, red lines running through the mighty fighting robot’s skin. Big Jojo struggled even harder, and almost got free...
When the self destruct went off, wiping Big Jojo away in a massive burst of light. The ground shook as the blast wave shot through the air, blowing out windows across Townsville. Tumbling out of the explosion, a three colored streak of light shooting for the ground. It hit the ground and bounced, before splitting apart into three exhausted Powerpuff girls, and one badly shaken Talking Dog onto a ruined street in the center of town.
“Haa... Haa... Haa... Haa...†Bubbles panted. “Hey... Puppy... You okay?â€
The Talking Dog was reduced to whimpers. Buttercup scowled.
“Oh don’t be such... Woah...†She stumbled as she tried to get to her feet. “D-Dizzy...â€
“Careful girls,†Blossom coughed, lying on her back. “I think... I think we used up... Most of our powers...â€
“I hope Mojo got out... Okay,†Bubbles panted. “He is our... Enemy... But-â€
The buzz of an electron weapon rang out three times, blasting all of the Powerpuff Girls away and into a nearby wall.
“AAAHH!†Blossom cried.
“ERK!†Buttercup grunted.
“EEEP!†Bubbles yelped.
“Your concern is admirable, young Bubbles,†Mojo Jojo said with a malicious chuckle as he walked up the street. “But unneeded...â€
“What...? But how?!†Blossom cried, but her eyes widened in realization. Mojo continued to smile brightly as he walked towards the downed girls.
“Yes,†he said with an almost magnanimous beam, “I was never in the robot to begin with.â€
“That’s... Cheating!†Buttercup growled, staggering up to her feet. Mojo shrugged.
“What can I say... It’s what I do,†he said. The Talking Dog looked up at him, trembling... And then he opened his mouth.
“So... You’re even more cowardly than I am? Wow...â€
“I think he’s okay,†Buttercup said wryly. Mojo scowled, and then kicked the Talking Dog away. “Well, he was okay...â€
“Puppy!†Bubbles wailed. Mojo smirked.
“Be more concerned for yourselves, young ladies,†he growled. He fired his electron gun repeatedly, blasting the Powerpuff Girls into the wall of the building again. He then tucked his electron gun away into his backpack, and cracked his knuckles.
He then grinned. “No no... I shall do this as I should... With my bare hands!â€
Blossom summoned enough strength to shoot for Mojo, swinging wildly. Mojo caught her, and tossed the little girl back against the wall.
“As well as a bit of power suit strength augmentation,†Mojo said cheerfully. Buttercup and Bubbles shot for Mojo next, and he caught and dispatched them just as easily. Buttercup slid down to the ground, and coughed. She wiped her mouth, and her eyes widened at the blood she saw.
Blossom was rubbing bruises all over her head. Bubbles took deep breaths as she held a cut on her cheek. Buttercup closed her eyes and struggled to ascend... But her feet wouldn’t leave the ground. She shared a look with her sisters. Bubbles winced and tried to fly as well. She dropped back down. Blossom saw this, and closed her eyes as she focused... Nothing happened.
All three girls looked at each other, and then at Mojo. Their oldest foe smirked.
“Aw... Running a bit low on power? I might be persuaded to let you live... If you were to bow down to me in my new, glorious order. I won’t have as much use for you without your powers, but... I could always use the entertainment you will provide as pathetic underlings for my amusement. What do you say?â€
“... Go,†Blossom growled. She got up and charged. “YAAAAAH!â€
“YAAAAHHH!†Bubbles screamed.
“GAAHHHH!†Buttercup bellowed.
Mojo grinned. “I thought so...â€
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Townsville Central had become silent as the feed from the battle was projected onto the holoscreens. Every punch, every kick, every bit of abuse suffered by the girls was seen in gut wrenching high definition.
Aside from mutters, sobs and quiet exhalations of disbelief, three figures worked furiously on the main command deck.
“Come on! There must be something you can do!†The Mayor cried into his phone. “Isn’t there a protective bunker or shelter nearby you can open to get people to help those girls! Come on!â€
“Redirect defenses to 6th and 7th street! I don’t care if you have to get them there on bicycles, get them there! And paramedics, now! NOW!†Miss Bellum shouted into her own phone.
Professor Utonium too was working... But silently. He was poring over the data of his personal work station feverishly.
“We can get there in ten minutes!†A rescue pilot said over the radio to Bellum.
“That’s not good enough! You need to be there in one minute!†Bellum shouted.
“We can’t do it!â€
“Come on, come on! You need to save those girls!†The Mayor shouted.
“Sir, look!†One of the bridge bunnies pointed out. The Mayor and Miss Bellum looked at the screen as Mojo Jojo cackled over the bloody, badly injured little girls. All three were struggling to get back up on their feet, and every time they got on all fours the chimpanzee kicked them down.
But they never stopped. Not even for an instant.
“Well well well,†chuckled Mojo. “I must admire your resolve! Your determination is incredible, even here at the end of your life! Which is to say, it is FUTILE!†Mojo rose up on rockets, and pointed his laser cannon down at the helpless Powerpuff Girls.
“It is only appropriate that I, MOJO JOJO, who was responsible for your creation and was present at your birth, will be the cause of your destruction and be present for your demise! Symmetry gives purpose to the universe, and so here we are, just as we should be! I brought you into the world...†He held the laser gun sight up to his eye and smirked as he locked on target.
“And I will take you out of it!â€
“GIRLS!†Rang out across Townsville Central in dismay, as Mojo fired his laser.
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Blossom could barely find the strength to open her large eyes. Mojo was flying above them, laser gun at the ready. He was babbling something or other, but she couldn’t make it out. She slowly turned her head to her right. Bubbles laid prone next to her, eyes closed. Blossom turned her head the other way, ignoring every scream of pain it caused in her nervous system.
Buttercup was laying face down, but managed to raise her head. Green eyes met pink. Buttercup opened her mouth, trying to say something... But all she could do, in the end, was push her hand to Blossom’s. She took it, gripping between them with the strange force that let them hold things. She felt another hand against hers on the other side, and looked back. Bubbles had reached for her, and the bubbly girl managed a sad smile. Blossom smiled back at her sisters, and closed her eyes as she felt the heat of the laser.
At least... We’re going out... Together...
The beam struck them, and her vision went white.
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The camera feed showed it all in gruesome detail. A crater filled with smoke and debris obscured the Girls, or what was left of them, as Mojo landed on the street with a broad smile.
Crying and sobbing filled Townsville Central. The Mayor in particular was blubbering. Miss Bellum cried even as her face glowed red in rage.
“All... All firepower... I want it all directed at that site!†The Mayor shouted. “We will avenge those poor girls! We will flatten that monkey! We will!†He turned to Miss Bellum. “MISS BELLUM!â€
“Right sir,†Miss Bellum said grimly. She held up the phone. “All batteries... Lock on target and-!â€
“No!†Professor Utonium cried, grabbing the phone and throwing it away. The Mayor and Miss Bellum stared at him.
“But Professor,†Miss Bellum tried, “He... He just... The girls...!â€
“Wait,†Professor Utonium said with tears in his eyes... And a smile on his face. He pointed up at the holoscreen. “Look...!â€
Ohhhh! Who could look at a time like this? The horrible carnage of our wonderful girls being brutally destroyed! Killed! Mojo Jojo is victorious! I cannot believe it! I... Wait a minute... What’s going on...?
“OH YES! I, MOJO JOJO, AM AT LAST VICTORIOUS!†The dastardly villain cackled, the smoking crater a backdrop to his celebration. He threw his hands up, filling the air with his maniacal laughter. “Mwahahahahaha! MWAHAHAHAHAHAH! MWAAHAHAHAHAHAHA... Ha...!â€
Mojo slowly looked over his shoulder at the crater. Light was shining out of it, pouring a beam into the overcast sky. The beam became three, each of a different color: Green, pink, and blue.
“No,†Mojo began, his face dropped. Forms began to rise from the crater, outlined by the bright light. Growing, stretching, but plainly humanoid forms. Lightning shot forth from the crater, as stars shined around the light beam.
“No no no,†Mojo said, eyes widening. The forms became clearer, more distinct. Fingers, toes, hair, legs, hips... Which was quickly covered by clothing that materialized out of the air. Dresses, long white stockings, and Mary Jane shoes to clothe the three figures...
“No! NO! NO!†Mojo cried. “YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS!â€
The clouds parted and the sun shone down upon the ruined Townsville. And hovering just above the crater were three girls, each about twelve or thirteen in age. They slowly opened their eyes, blinking at one another.
In Townsville Central...
“Did anyone else hear levelling up music?†Asked one of the techs.
“I thought I heard Vale Decem, myself,†another tech commented.
"NERD!"
Back with the Girls and Mojo...
“What... What happened to me?†Blossom asked. She held her hands up and stared. “I... I...!â€
“What happened to you? What happened to us?!†Buttercup gasped. “We’ve got fingers! And-And noses, and...!â€
“And... And... Oooh!†Bubbles gasped, running her hands over her hips and then up her chest. “We... We grew up!â€
“NOOOOOOOOO!†Mojo Jojo screamed. “YOU! MUST! DIIIIIE!†He opened fire with his laser gun. Blossom gasped, and held her hands up to protect herself. Buttercup and Bubbles ducked... Only to see the beam bounce off Blossom’s hand. The leader of the Powerpuff Girls blinked and stared.
“And our powers are back!†She looked up at the gaping Mojo, and grinned. “And you know what that means...â€
“Ohhh yes,†Buttercup said with a smirked, pounding her fist into her palm.
“We could avoid this if you wanted to surrender and join us,†Bubbles offered. Mojo blinked.
“Really?â€
“HECK NO!†Bubbles snarled.
“I thought so,†Mojo whimpered. The three girls vanished, and an instant later he was punched up into the air. A superpowered kick sent him flying through a building, while another girl caught him and swung him down into the ground. He crashed into a fire hydrant, his powersuit being rendered a shattered, splintered mess by the force of the impact. He trembled as he tried to push himself back to his feet, but he was slammed back into the pavement by a powerful strike from above.
“Ohhhh,†Mojo moaned. He slowly managed to look up. The Powerpuff Girls floated before him, smiling in the radiant sunlight... Once again... Triumphant.
“Give it up Mojo,†Blossom said.
“It doesn’t matter what you do, or what you plan,†Buttercup added.
“We’ll always stop you!†Bubbles declared. “No matter what!â€
Mojo would have said something else, but his teeth had been shattered and he felt faint. He collapsed onto the pavement with a moan.
“Ah, Mojo?†Bubbles asked. “Are you all right...?â€
“Er... I think we overdid it a bit,†Blossom said.
“Oh come on! Just because we can see his brains is... Oh yeah, that looks bad...†Buttercup winced.
The three girls got the fallen super criminal to a nearby prison hospital.
Some time later, our girls were standing in the center of Townsville Central. Much to the shock and amazement of the Mayor and Miss Bellum and the citizens of Townsville. But the important question is: How did this happen?
“PROFESSOR!†The Girls cried as they tackled Utonium into a hug.
“Girls!†The Professor laughed, hugging them back. “I’m so happy to see you! And... And now you’re...!â€
“Grown up!†The Mayor cried.
“How did that happen?!†Miss Bellum gasped.
“Yes! How did this happen, Professor?†Blossom asked.
“Yeah! Did we like, go through a Quickening like a Highlander?†Buttercup asked eagerly.
“No way!†Bubbles said. “I bet we regenerated like Times Lords!â€
“Time Ladies,†Buttercup said. “Duh!â€
“No!†Blossom said with a smile. “I bet it has something to do with our powers failing!â€
“Actually yes!†The Professor said with a bright smile. “It seems that the Chemical X made your growth stages like those of a metamorphosing insect, such as a butterfly.â€
“You mean, we’re like butterflies?!†Gasped Bubbles. She grinned and threw her arms up in the air. “AWESOME!â€
“I suppose Sensei would have something to say about that,†Buttercup sighed, but she snuggled up to her Professor anyway.
“Indeed!†The Professor laughed. “The energy of Mojo’s laser actually helped you reach the critical point to transform!â€
Somewhere, in a prison hospital, Mojo Jojo groaned thanks to a new agony-This one in his blackened excuse for a soul.
“So,†Blossom said, “does that mean we’ll have to go through another transformation to reach our twenties?â€
“Oh, I doubt that,†Professor Utonium said with a laugh. “You should probably continue to grow up normally...â€
Buttercup sneezed, unleashing a burst of green flame. The Professor took it in the face. Buttercup’s eyes widened.
“Professor?!†She gasped.
“Are you all right?†Blossom cried.
The Professor coughed, and reached up to feel his bald head. He shrugged.
“Well, I needed a haircut anyway,†he said.
“Wow! He is square all over!†The Mayor gasped.
Miss Bellum eyed the Professor speculatively. No one else noticed.
“Yes, yes,†the Professor said with a smile. “Now... I think I should get to the hospital.â€
Everyone had a hardy laugh.
“... No, really,†the Professor said earnestly.
Ahahaha! Oh Professor. Well, Townsville may be a wreck, but from the ruins of destruction arises the flames of hope for a better tomorrow! And it’ll all be thanks to those wonderful girls!
And so, once again the day is saved thanks to...
THE POWERPUFF GIRLS!