Buttercup walked up to Tabitha and stood face-to-face with her. The two stared and grinned at each other. “You gonna do something, green?” Tabitha asked.

“You’re about to find out Powerpuff style.” Buttercup responded.

“Then make the first shot.” Tabitha got her wish when Buttercup punched her square across her jaw, making her stumble back a step.

“THAT was for calling me ‘green’. And THIS...” Buttercup punched Tabitha again on her jaw and delivered an uppercut also. She then kicked Tabitha’s chest and knocked her down to the ground with a headbutt. “...is for what you did to Bubbles.”

Tabitha wobbly got to her feet and grinned. “Not bad, green. That actually hurt but, now, it’s my turn.” Tabitha’s skin and eyes turned red and she teleported in front of Buttercup, delivering a massive uppercut to her stomach before she could even react. Buttercup went wide eyed and coughed as pain surged through her entire body. “I bet that had to hurt.” Tabitha mocked. She then elbowed Buttercup’s chest and punched her under the Puff’s chin then slapped her across her face. Now Buttercup was really pissed.

“That’s it!” Buttercup growled as she delivered an uppercut of her own to Tabitha’s stomach and sent her flying up in the air. Buttercup stayed on her as she delivered a barrage of punches to Tabitha’s face and stomach. They were high in the air. Tabitha caught one of Buttercup’s punches and threw her over her shoulder. Buttercup grunted as she  crashed into windows of a tall building. The workers inside screamed and fled terror as Buttercup got up and glared at the floating Tabitha.


“Are you kidding me?! Tabitha can fly but I still can’t?! Oh, that’s just not fair!” Jake complained as he watched the fight.

*We can worry about that later, master.* Koganok said. *Right now, we have to heal Bell and her friend so we can help Buttercup with Tabitha.*

“Right. Sorry. I was too caught up in the cat fight. Let’s do it, Koganok.”


As Jake was healing Bell first, Buttercup flew towards Tabitha and fired a green energy ball at her. Tabitha dodged the ball and saw Buttercup coming but it was too late. Buttercup kicked her in the stomach hard then backed away and crossed her arms. Tabitha’s breath escaped her as she doubled over and held her stomach. After a few coughs she stared angrily at a grinning Buttercup. “You’re not so tough. I’ve beaten up three overgrown amebas that are more threatening than you.” Buttercup smirked.

“Joke while you can, green. You’ll all be dead in a matter of weeks. Dr. X will make sure of that.”

“Speaking of the X-man, just what is he planning?”

“Ha, ha, ha! Do you honestly think I would just tell you what he’s planning? How naive are you?” The pain in Tabitha’s stomach ceased and she stoop up straight. “I’m not just going to tell you what his plans are.”

“Fine. If you won’t willingly tell me, I’ll just beat it out of you.”

“Ready for round 2 then?”

“Bring it on!” Buttercup flew towards Tabitha and the two traded punches and kicks to each other.


“Alright,” Jake said as he finished healing Bell “that should do it.”

Bell slowly opened her eyes and looked at Jake. “Jake. You’re here.” she said weakly.

“What happened to you and Zim?”

“Well, we were walking and I asked him to be my date for the Ball when, out of nowhere, we were jumped by Tabitha. She knocked me out before I could do anything. Before I passed out I saw her go to....Zim!” Bell quickly sat up and held her head in pain. “Gah! My head!”

“You have to take it easy, Bell. You’re still a bit injured. Don’t worry about Zim. I’m about to heal him now.”

“Alright.” Bell looked up and saw Buttercup and Tabitha fighting. Fireballs and green energy blasts filled the sky from their battle. “I’m going to help Buttercup while you help Zim.

“Are you sure you’ll be alright?”

“Yeah. It’s gonna take more than a cheap shot to my head to bring me down.” and with that, Bell took to the skies towards Buttercup and Tabitha.

Jake chuckled and said “That girl sure has spunk.”

*Master, even with Bell helping Buttercup out, I still don’t think they will be enough to take down Tabitha. I suggest we contact the others so we’ll have the upper hand against her.* Koganok said.

“Good idea, Koganok, but first I’ll have to heal Zim.”


Buttercup threw a punch headed towards Tabitha’s face but she dodged it and quickly delivered a strong knee to Buttercup’s stomach. “UGGGHH!” escaped Buttercup’s mouth as she held her stomach.

“Heh, heh. Who’s the tough one now?” Tabitha said. She stretched her hand out to Buttercup’s head and was about to unleash a streak of fire to her but a white flash caught her eye. “What the-AAH!” a white blast hit Tabitha and sent her flying into several tall buildings before landing on the ground.

Bell flew over to Buttercup and asked “Are you alright, Buttercup?”

“{Cough} Yeah. I’m fine. Just a little tummy ache. I see your all healed up.”

“Yep. All thanks to Jake. Now I’m here to help you.”

“Good. This is going to be a bit tougher than I thought.”

Tabitha got up and growled to herself “That does it! These bitches are going down!” She then floated in the air and zoomed towards Bell and Buttercup. They didn’t see her coming as Tabitha punched them both in the chin and sent them flying back. Tabitha didn’t waste time as she unleashed streams of fire at the two girls. Bell and Buttercup recovered and saw the fire headed towards them. Buttercup held the fire that was coming to her back with a sonic scream and Bell held her’s back with an energy blast. Both of them were struggling as the fire just kept coming with no signs of stopping. Tabitha grinned as the fire she unleashed moved ever so slowly towards the girls. “Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! You’re all going to die! This is so exciting!” she hysterically laughed.

The fire was still approaching Buttercup and Bell. Buttercup’s breath was running out as her sonic scream was fading away. She was out of breath now. The fire was zooming to her and she was too tired and a bit scared to move. Bell saw this and gasped. “Buttercup!” she yelled. With one last bust of energy into her blast, Bell pushed the fire back and flew towards Buttercup. She pushed Buttercup out of the way but the fire struck Bell’s entire body in the process. Bell screamed in pain as she fell to the ground. “Bell! No!” Buttercup yelled as she watched her sister hit the ground.


“Damn! This isn’t good!” Jake said. He was still healing Zim.

*Master, look to the left! It’s the others!* Koganok said.

Jake did look and saw pink and blue trails fly in the air. He grinned and said “Kick-ass! They’re here!”

Dexter, flying on a black hover board, landed next to Jake. “J.P.” he said.

“Hey, Dex. How’d you guys know where to find us?”

“We heard the commissions from the other shoppers about two girls fighting in the sky. We decided to come and check it out.”

“Well, it’s a good thing y’all arrived just in time. Buttercup and Bell are having a tough time dealing with Tabitha and I’m still healing Zim.”

“How much longer do you have to heal him? We could use all the help we could get.”

“I’m done.”

Jake stopped healing Zim and he opened his eyes. “Oh, my aching cranium. What happened?” Zim held his head.

“Long story short: Tabitha knocked you and Bell out cold, Buttercup’s doing her best to kick her ass but she needs help.” Jake explained.

“Oh. Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s help them out!” Zim got up and his backpack transformed into a jet pack. He zoomed into the air and was approaching them all.

“Hop on, Jake!” Dexter said as he got on his hover board.

Jake got on as well and told Dexter “Let’s ride!” and they took off.


“Bell!” Buttercup yelled. She then glared at a laughing Tabitha. “You’re going to pay for that!”

“Ha, ha! And who’s going to make me?”

“ME!” Buttercup then zoomed towards Tabitha and sent a barrage of punches and kicks at her but Tabitha was dodging everyone of them. Buttercup was mad as hell. She thought that it was her fault Bell was hurt and blamed herself. She saw nothing but red in her eyes as she still attempted to hit Tabitha.

Tabitha saw an opening to punched Buttercup’s nose and took the opportunity. Buttercup grunted and stumbled back. Tabitha punched her face again and again. Repeated blows struck the Powerpuff’s face and Tabitha was enjoying it. She stopped her onslaught on Buttercup and delivered one more uppercut to the weak Puff’s stomach. Buttercup went wide eyed and held her stomach. Tabitha grinned as she grabbed Buttercup’s hair and forced her up. “Where’s that talk now, green?” Buttercup didn’t answer. She just glared at her. “What’s the matter? Cat got your tongue? I want to hear what you have to say. Go on, talk.” Buttercup still didn’t answer. Tabitha yelled “I told you to talk!” and delivered an uppercut to Buttercup’s stomach again, making her cough up a drop up blood and making her breath escape from her limp body.

Buttercup’s vision was blurry now. She steadily breathed in air. She looked at Tabitha and spit some blood in her face. “.....heh....heh....you’re not.....tough....you’re.....just a......bitchy little brat.....heh, heh....” she weakly chuckled. She paid for it with another hard uppercut to her stomach. Buttercup didn’t have anymore strength left. She was done.

“Hey, leave our sister alone!” Blossom’s voice was heard from afar.

Tabitha looked around and saw Blossom and Bubbles flying to her. She grinned and told Buttercup “Looks like your sisters are here to rescue you, green. How touching. Let’s see how much they care about you.” Tabitha let go of the barley conscious Buttercup’s hair and stretched her hand in front of Buttercup’s face. A fireball formed from her hand. “Hold it! Come any closer and green gets a face full of hellfire!” she told the approaching Bubbled and Blossom.

They both stopped and gasped at the situation. Zim, Dexter, and Jake soon caught up with them. Jake gasped at the sight of Buttercup. “Buttercup!” Tabitha giggled at him. “Tabitha! Let her go, NOW!”

“Or else what?” she mockingly asked. “If you even try anything, I’ll kill your little girlfriend. So go ahead and try something, Jackie.”

Jake glared at her. *Buttercup,” he used telepathy to her “I’m sorry I got you into this mess.*

*.....Not.....your f-f-fault....Jake.......underestimated......her.......won’t do that......again.....* Buttercup weakly thought back.

*I love you, Buttercup. I swear I’ll save you. I’ll beat this bitch up, heal you up, and take you out on the greatest date of your life.*

*....Love.....you too......Jake......kick this.......chick’s......ass for me.....*

*You bet I will.* “Tabitha,” he said “I know you must hate me...”

“Really? What gave you that clue?”

“...but Buttercup and the others have nothing to do with us. Let Buttercup go.”

“Ha, ha, ha! You know something, Jake? You’re right. So I’ll tell you what: I’ll let your girlfriend go.” Tabitha threw Buttercup to Blossom who caught her.

“Buttercup, are you alright?” Blossom asked in a concerned tone.

“{Cough} Just a little {Cough} tummy ache is all.” Buttercup weakly smiled.

*Thank God.* Jake thought. “That was surprisingly kind of you, Tabitha.”

“You didn’t let me finish.”

“Huh? What are you-”

“I said I’d let your girlfriend go...” Tabitha then looked down at Bell who was wobbly getting up. “...but I never said anything about snow white down there. She dies today!” and Tabitha teleported behind Bell without her even knowing.

“NO!” Jake and Zim yelled.

Bell slowly turned around, scared of what was behind her. When she did, Bell tried to scream but it was too late. Tabitha fired a tiny laser-like energy blast that went straight through her chest. Bell didn’t even feel it. She just thought why her entire body from the neck down felt numb and cold. She feel to the ground, almost lifeless. She was on the brink of death. “BELL! NO!” Zim yelled as he flew towards Bell with tears in his eyes.

“Zim, wait!” Jake protested. “Let’s go, Dex! Fly down there!”

“You got it!” Dexter did what Jake told him to do with the girls following suit.

Bell’s eyes were blank as she twitched. She tried to speak but was in too much pain to even make a sound. “You’re still alive after that, huh? Guess I’ll have to try a bit harder.” Tabitha said. She stretched her hand over Bell and a fireball formed.

“Bell! I’m coming!” Zim exclaimed.

“No, Zim, wait! Don’t do anything rash!” Jake said.

“Say goodbye to your friends, snow white.” Tabitha said as the fireball grew in size. Tabitha fired it and was coming at Bell. Zim got to her just in time and covered her with his own body.

“Zim.....don’t.” she whispered.

“I’m not going to let you die, Bell.” Zim responded.

“Bell, Zim! No!” Everyone yelled.

Bell and Zim saw the ball coming. Everything seemed to be in slow motion for just the two. It was slow enough for Zim to say something to Bell. “Bell, this may be a bad time to tell you this, but I must speak my mind. I’ve known you for a long time and I have come to admire you for your intelligence, your innocence, and, most of all, your beauty. You’ve been such a great friend to me when everyone else despised me and I will be forever grateful for that. I’m sorry I couldn’t save you, but I’m with you now in our final moments and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the universe. I suppose what I’m trying to say is that I’ve come to......to.....to lo-”

“You don’t have to say it, Zimmy.” Bell whispered. “I know and I feel the same way. Always have, always will.” Bell smiled and kissed his cheek. Zim smiled as well and hugged her. They closed their eyes, awaiting their doom. The fireball was just about to hit them both when, at the last second, it was sliced into pieces by 4 bright flashes of a sword and vanished.

“What the hell?!” Tabitha yelled.

Bell and Zim opened their eyes and saw Sensei Jack standing in front of them. “That is quite enough.” he said to Tabitha.

“Sensei Jack!” Buttercup squealed and the others landed.

“Who the hell are you?” Tabitha asked.

“They call me... Jack. I will not allow you to harm anyone else today. This is your one and only warning: Leave now or you will force me to take lethal actions towards you.” Jack said with his sword pointed at her.

Tabitha laughed and said “Do you really think that just because you have a sword you can take me on, old man? You haven’t got a chance.”

“Then, as the kids say, bring it on.” Jack grinned.

“You asked for it, old man!” Tabitha fired a bunch of fireballs at Jack. He had no trouble slicing everyone of them. He then ran towards her with great speed, slicing more fireballs in his way. Not even Tabitha could keep up with Jack’s speed. “The fu-GAH!” Tabitha went wide eyed as Jack shoved the blunt end of his katana deep in her stomach. She leaned slightly against the sword and was immobile, gasping for air.

“You should be grateful I did not stab you. I do not wish to kill a child so, for your own good, leave while you still have the honor of feeling pain.” Jack put the sword in his saya and walked away from Tabitha, allowing her to hold her stomach and cough.

“You’ll......you’ll pay for that.......old man! You hear me?! You’ll pay! You’ll all pay!” Tabitha yelled. Jack just kept walking. “Don’t you ignore me!!!” Tabitha unleashed another fireball at Jack. He turned around and sliced it in two. He then dashed back towards Tabitha and cut both of her arms and her left leg, making her cry out in pain. Jack lastly kicked her towards a brick wall and held his katana to her neck. “Grr! You bastard! Once my wounds are healed, I’m sending you straight to hell!” Tabitha waited for the cuts to heal themselves but they never did. “What’s going on?! My wounds aren’t healing like they should! What the f@&$ did you do to me, old man?! What is that sword made out of?!”

“This sword was formed by the deities Odin, Ra and Vishnu, powered by righteousness within the my heart. It is the weapon that sends terror to evil’s heart. This sword is me and I am it. We are one and that is what makes us the victors today.”

“Bulls#$%! I’ll destroy you all! I’ll-ACH!” Jack shut Tabitha up by pushing the katana harder against her throat.

“It would be wise if you did not say another word. I am not as young as I used to be. The tiniest of mishaps and I could decapitate you.” Jack grinningly bluffed.

“You wouldn’t dare!”

“Try me.”

For the first time in years, Tabitha felt scared. She was always so cocky when she got into fights because she’s immortal. Now, knowing that her immortality was limited and that Jack could kill her in a second, she regretfully began to shed a tear. “I’ll......I’ll.....I’LL......” was all she could sobbingly repeat.

Jake and the others went over to Bell and Zim. “Is Bell alright, Zim?” Blossom, concerned, asked.

“I.....I do not know. I do not know. I....” Zim stuttered.

Bell looked at them all and gave a weak smile. “I’m alright, Blossom. It’s nothing. Really. I’ve been through worse situations. Trust me.” she whispered.

“Don’t try to speak too much, Bell. You need to save your strength.” Blossom said as she crouched next to her white sister and held her head. Blossom shed a tear.

“Blossom......your leaking.” Bell wiped off Blossom’s tear and made her smile.

“Oh, Bell. I’m sorry for not trusting you sooner. You’re an amazing sister. I love you.”

“I love you too. All of you. You’ve been so kind to me. In one way or another I’ve attacked you, yet you’ve come to forgive me and make me feel special. I can never thank you enough for that.”

“You can thank us by not dying on us.” Jake said. “We need you in our lives, Bell.”

“Really?”

“Of course, ya knucklehead.” Jake chuckled.

“You’re awesome, Bell.” Dexter said.

“We need you, Bell.” Blossom added.

“Can’t make it without ya.” Buttercup added.

“You’re the greatest sister we’ve ever had.” Bubbles squealed.

“And the best friend I’ve ever had (besides GIR).” Zim last added.

Bell blushed and smiled. “Thank you all.” They all shared a laugh.

Jake looked over to Jack and Tabitha. “Guys, I need y’all to leave now.”

“Huh? What are you talking about, Jake?” Bubbles asked.

“I need to speak with Tabitha alone. Take Bell back to your place and I’ll meet you all there.”

“But, Jake-” Buttercup said.

“Just listen to me for once and go. You need to heal up too, Buttercup. I’ll meet you at your place when I’m done with Tabitha.”

“Jake....”

“Trust me, Buttercup,” Jake smiled at her and did his signature thumbs up and wink. “I’ll be fine. I promise.”

Buttercup smiled at him and said “Alright. If you say so. But you’re not going to hit her, are you? Because I don’t want to miss that.”

“Will y’all just go already?” Jake laughed.

They all laughed and Blossom held Bell and they all took off. Jake smiled as he watched them leave. He then walked over to Jack and Tabitha, who was still pinned between the wall and Jack’s sword across her throat and said “Thank you for saving Bell and Zim, Sensei Jake. It’s a good thing you arrived when you did.”

“I was just protecting my precious students, young Jake.” Jack replied.

“How did you know where to find us, anyway?”

“I was out searching for a corsage to give Ms. Meryl at the Valentine’s Day Ball when I heard explosions and people running away in panic. I came to find Bell and her friend on the ground with this girl attacking them.”

Jake glared at Tabitha. “I should kick your ass right now, Tabitha.” she glared back at him.

“Calm your mind, Jake. Everything is under control.”

“But she almost killed Buttercup, Bell, and Zim, Sensei! I can’t just-”

“Jake! One must not be clouded with anger or else they’ll end up like Tabitha here: vengeful and filled with hate.”

“With good reason!” Tabitha yelled. “You ruined my life, Phoenix!”

“I ruined your life? You made me feel like s@$& for about a year by bashing on my momma and myself and I’M the one that ruined your life?!”

“YOU were the one that threw that fireball at me, YOU burned downed the school, and YOU were the one that caused the third degree burns on my body! Do you know what kind of sociological s#&$ I’ve gone through because of you?!”

“Yeah. Luke told me all about it the last time I saw him. He said you had hallucinations and nightmares about me and that your folks shipped you off to a mental institution.”

“Yeah! You made me this way! It’s all your fault, you F***ING FREAK! I HATE YOU, JAKE PHOENIX, I HATE YOU!!! I WISH YOU WERE DEAD!!! YOU’RE NOTHING BUT A CRYBABY!!! I’LL RIP YOUR TONGUE OUT!!! FIRST I’LL KILL EVERYONE YOU LOVE, THEN I’LL KILL YOU-ACH!!” Jack pressed his sword against Tabitha’s throat even harder.

“That’s enough of that.” Jack said.

“Just answer me this, T, what was the reason you traded your soul? Surly it wasn’t to get back at me, was it?” Jake asked.

“What if it was?”

“You dumbass! There is no reason for anyone to trade their soul to the devil!”

“And you’re any different?! You have no right to talk down to me! You traded your soul too!”

“That was before I knew what I was getting myself into! This is a f@$^ing curse, Tabitha! If I could, I would go back in time and prevent myself from trading my soul but I can’t and you shouldn’t have neither you fool!”

“Just shut up!!! I did what I had to do!!! Yeah, I wanted to get you back for what you did to me, but I needed to save my big brother also!!!”

“What are you talking about?”

Tabitha closed her eyes and said “My brother was in trouble. He got in trouble with this gang and they wanted the money he owed them. When he said he didn’t have it, they beat him to a pulp......right in front of me.”

“Tabitha...”

“For kicks, the gang told ME to get the money in a week or else they would kill my brother and they’d make me watch. So, I did what I had to do to get the money. I stole, I begged, I even.......sold myself to older guys to do what they wanted.”

“My God. Tabitha.....”

“On the last day I couldn’t take it anymore. I didn’t even come close to getting enough money to pay them so I just gave up. I was alone, cold on the lonely streets until a man in this big red hood walked towards me. He promised to give me more than enough to pay the gang if I made a trade with him.”

“That’s when you traded your soul.”

“Yeah. I was so happy. I was going to be reunited with my brother again, but those f@$#ers had other plans.”

“What do you mean, T?”

“......I went back to the gangster’s hideout and handed them the money. Then they let my brother out from the room they locked him in and he didn’t even look like himself anymore. They had tortured him day by day the week they made me gather the money. First they just beat him up but, as the week went on, they did more disturbing things like pouring acid on his face, lilting him on fire, they even cut off most of his fingers. I have no clue how he was even still alive it was that bad but, if I had to guess, it was his love for me that kept him alive. I don’t know. Anyway, I got him back and I carried him to the door until I heard a loud bang and felt warm liquid splatter on my face and arm. I looked beside me and......my brother.......Andre.......he was shot in the head and died in my arms! Those murderers killed him for fun! I never even got the chance to tell Andre that I loved him!” Tabitha started to cry.

“Tabitha....I’m......I’m so sorry. I-”

“Shut up!!! It’s all your fault my brother’s dead!!!”

“T...”

“Don’t you call me that! I blame you for everything that’s happened and I’ll never forgive you!!! I’m going to kill you once Dr. X finishes that Container of your.”

“My Container? What is X planning on doing with it, Tabitha?”

“I’m not gonna tell you anything.”

Jack pressed his sword on her throat even further. “I would be wise if you tell us everything Jake needs to know.”

“No, samurai, it would be wise if you released Tabitha at once.” A voice said from an alleyway. Jack and Jake looked over and saw Dr. X come out of the shadowy alleyway.

“X?! What are you doing here?!” Tabitha asked.

“To save you. What else?”

“So YOU’RE the famous Dr. X. Finally coming out of your cave, huh?” Jake asked.

“Just what are you planning?” Jack asked.

“That is none of your concern. Now, like I said, release Tabitha, samurai, unless you want to see this little beauty die before your own eyes.” Dr. X pulled an unconscious and tied up Ms. Meryl from out of the shadows.

“Ms. Meryl!” Jake yelled.

“Rachel!” Jack yelled.

“What will it be, samurai?” X asked. “The woman safety for Tabitha. What will you choose?”

“......Fine. Just do not harm Rachel.” Jack glared at the mad doctor and reluctantly removed the sword away from Tabitha’s windpipe and backed away, allowing Tabitha to cough and take in air.

“Very good. Here is your little beauty like I promised.” X threw Ms. Meryl to Jack and he caught her. “Let us go, Tabitha.”

“No way! I’m going to tear this samurai wannabe apart!” she protested.

“{Sigh} Why must you make everything so difficult?” Dr. X grabbed Tabitha and carried her on his shoulder.

“Hey! What are you doing?! Put me down, you overgrown candle! Let me at ‘em, let me at ‘em!” Tabitha protested.

“You’ll get your chance another time. I think you’ve had enough fun for one day.”

“Oh c’mon! Just five more minutes! I’ll get rid of them! I swear!” They both faded in the dark alleyway and disappeared.

“Wait!” Jake yelled but it was too late. They were gone. “Damn!”

“Do not worry, Jake. You will get another chance as well.” Jack explained.

“I guess. How’s Rach-I mean, Ms. Meryl?”

“She will be alright. She just needs some rest. I’ll return her home.”

“Thank you again for the help, Sensei Jack.” Jack nodded and walked away. Jake walked as well. A couple minutes later he knocked on the Utonium’s door and Bubbles opened it. “Hey Bubbles.”

“Jake! You’re here!” Bubbles squealed. She took Jake’s hand and led him in the house. “The other are upstairs in my sister’s and I’s room.”

“Ok. How’s Bell and Buttercup?”

“Buttercup is getting bandaged up. Bell, being a robot and all, has a self-repair software thingy the Professor made for her. He’s installing it in her right now. She’ll live.”

“Whew! That’s a relief.”

“Sure is. Buttercup,” Bubbles yelled from downstairs “Jake is here!”

“Jake’s here?! Out of the way, Dorkster!” Buttercup yelled from her room. She flew downstairs and pounced Jake.

“Whoa! Buttercup, what are you-” Jake was interrupted by Buttercup kissing him. After they kissed Jake said “I’m glad you’re alright too, beautiful.”

“So what happened? Did you and Sensei Jack kick Tabitha’s ass?”

“No. Like I said, I just talked to her.”

“Should’ve kicked her ass anyway.” Jake rolled his eyes.
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[Back at Black Eden]

“Why did you stop me from destroying those two losers?! I could’ve killed them!” Tabitha yelled.

“No. YOU would’ve been killed. The samurai’s sword is the only thing that could kill you and, let’s be honest, you would’ve most likely been killed by him. I just saved your life. You should be thanking me.” X responded.

“THANK YOU?! Why you frigging-”

“Be that as it may, like I said, you’ll get another chance. Just relax and rest up.”

Tabitha growled to herself and walked away from Dr. X. “You just wait, Phoenix. The next time I see you and your friends again you will all die. That’s a promise.” she said to herself.