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[froppy-butterflyfan2000]

Niko fumbled, tossed, and turned. She couldn’t sleep this night. She kick away the wrinkled Spider-Man bedding sheet, slipping away from the mattress and get off her bed. Niko left her room, dragging the comforter to wraps it around her to head for the kitchen for a snack. Niko opens the pantry to find out that they are out of Marshmallow Majorettes cereal. Niko frown.

“Wonders what else we are out of?” Niko said to herself.

Niko looks at the fridge to see a grocery list sticking on the bear magnet. Perhaps she could go out grocery shopping in the morning. Right after she’s need to go to either Rough Rider Chickens, Yak in the Box, Nasty Burger, or Burger Clown. Burrito Zone and Chilaxation are closed. Penguin Pete won’t be open at 10 AM. This is suppose to be a school day, and she needs to get some sleep in order to attend school. Then again…. Does she really need to attends school? That very same place that made her and her big brothers an outcasts? Plus, there could be trouble in Townsville when no other heroes have no time to protect the city of Townsville because they are sleeping and need to attend school (Other than/Except for Honeybee and Urban Ninja in California). Her (adoptive) mother, Wendy will not know where she is gone off to, she is a heavy sleeper after working as a tree climber, a lumberjack/logger whose scale down trees to cut down limbs, before fallers can chop them off.

Niko walks out of the kitchen and heads to the bathroom. She’s in front of the mirror and she runs the water; she sprays the water in his face, wiping it to make sure she gets the eye boogers and dirt from her face. Once she’s done, she opens the mirror to get his cyan colored toothbrush and her toothpaste. She brushes her teeth in 3 minutes and settles the brush and paste back in the mirror. She grabs the deodorant and strokes both sides of her pits until she’s finished and places it back in the mirror. She grabs a brush and brushes her hair. She braid her hair into a crown rope twist braid. Niko then goes back to her room to change her pyjamas to her civilian clothes and get her handbag and cellphone to head out.

Niko let out a sigh and manifested a portal and walks into the portal, taking her to the city. A new district where she see many construction sites. Buildings being constructed by hard hat workers and construction droids. The trees are replace with construction of new buildings. All for Utonium Enterprises’ expansion and Yokoshima’s Enterprise’s expansion plan, it is also a commemoration to The Powerpuff Girls for making their town a better place. The Utonium District. She wish Towsnville could at least keep some trees. It would have been better if Townsville was a forest city, just like The Liuzhou Forest City, China or Gravity Falls, America. The forest is such a good place to live and be in tranquility. Niko looks around to find any fast food place open. She found a Rough Rider Chickens open, ordering a chicken burger, French fries, and rooster sauce. The place looks like a dump, decrepit and run-down, piles of litter surround it and the overall atmosphere is very dreary. That is definitely the vibe in Townsville all right.

Write a piece about a midnight trip to the store

[renaerys]

PPG One-Shot: Glad to the Point of Fear

For @secretie​ who wanted adult!Blues in quarantine. Which, I have delivered but also it turned into Sister Code™ with some Reds and Greens in there too because I have exactly zero self control. This is also kind of in the same world/after the events of Beyond This Morning, my ongoing adult!PPG/RRB fic over on AO3. You don’t need to have read that to enjoy this, but there are some fun references to it for anyone who has. 

Summary: A new strain of the AB virus has surfaced, forcing all of Townsville into mandatory self-quarantine until a vaccine can be created. Bubbles and Boomer pass the time with a little help from their siblings and their two young children.

xxx

Sunlight through the open curtains crept over the bed slowly, warm fingers through Bubbles’ tousled hair gently waking her from a dream. She couldn’t quite remember the dream, only that it had been warm. She squinted her eyes to the light and wished for that warmth again, just for a little bit longer.

The warmth ended up finding her and wrapped her in a velvet embrace with a sweet sigh.

“Mm,” she mumbled, pressing her face closer.

Boomer’s laugh was low and pleasing against the crown of her head, where he pressed a kiss to her sleep-tangled hair. “It’s morning.”

“Five more minutes,” she said, snuggling closer.

He laughed again and pulled his fingers through her hair, out of her face. “Tired?”

His palm slid around the small of her back. Her tank top had ridden up during the night. Deft fingers traced her skin, following the uneven paths of pale stretch marks they loved well. Bubbles opened her blue eyes and found his watching her behind too-long bangs. A brush of blond stubble dusted his cheeks and chin, ticklish. Normally he was clean-shaven, but the days at home were lax and languid, and Bubbles felt a bit like a carefree teenager again.

She smiled and dragged her nails down his bare chest. “Not so much anymore.”

He grinned in his goofy, cute way, but nothing about the way he flipped them over and pulled her close was goofy. Their kiss was like their morning, unhurried and dreamy. Boomer’s gravity pressed her down into the soft mattress, and slowly their hearts began to skip as they searched for more of each other.

“Bwito?”

Bubbles froze just as Boomer’s hand slipped below the waistband of her sleep shorts, and not a moment too soon. A blaze of blue crashed into their bed and would have broken it (and Boomer) in half if not for Bubbles’ quick reflexes and Super strong arms.

“Bwito!”

Boomer gathered the bedspread over his lap to hide his boner from his two-year-old daughter, but her sudden appearance killed the mood and the morning. Bubbles, frustrated but resigned, managed a tired smile and hugged her daughter close.

“So, you want to be a burrito, huh?”

The little girl laughed. “Mama bwito!”

Bubbles couldn’t stay annoyed that her romantic morning had been cut short, not when her daughter looked up at her with those laughing, ultramarine eyes. “I don’t know, I think a Beryl burrito would taste much better.” She nuzzled Beryl’s short, blonde hair, making her giggle.

“Too loud.”

Boomer, somewhat recovered, got up to greet their newest intruder. “Aw, Bryce, were we laughing too loud for you, buddy?”

Bryce clutched a stuffed Bunny-Bunny toy under one arm and sucked his thumb with the other. Blue eyes so pale they glowed nearly white glared up at Boomer very seriously. Bubbles bit her lip so as not to giggle, but she could do nothing about Beryl squealing and squirming in her arms.

Boomer smiled tiredly and offered his arms to his son. “Okay, I’m sorry. We’ll be quiet, yeah? Can I get a hug?”

Bryce eyed him, skeptical of his overly facetious father always playing games like a child, but he couldn’t resist the hug and floated up on his own to meet Boomer halfway. It was his mistake.

“One burrito, coming up!” Boomer announced, and dashed back to the bed with Bryce.

Bubbles and Beryl erupted with laughter as Boomer quickly rolled them all into one blue, burrito family under the covers. Smooshed between his cackling parents and twin sister, even the normally quiet Bryce succumbed to the fun and burst out laughing. Bubbles plastered him and his sister with kisses and held them tight, wishing this moment would never end.

xxx

“I wanna donut!” Beryl declared from her high chair in the kitchen.

Boomer had managed to get her hair into a cute little topknot, but he’d had to bribe her with one of Bubbles’ sparkly scrunchies. She was in to glitter these days, though he supposed with Bubbles for a mother, he should not have been too surprised.

“Me too,” Boomer said. “But we’re in quarantine, so we can’t go to King Donut until the government can come up with a vaccine for the new AB virus strain.”

Beryl did not like that answer, and her dark blue power sparked around her little fists and rattled the plastic silverware on her tray.

“Uh-oh,” Bryce said, covering his ears. He had gotten out of his own high chair yet again despite how well Bubbles strapped him in there and dashed to his mother by the stove.

Bubbles looked up from the griddle where she was prepping French toast. “What’s going on?”

Boomer shoved a hand over his daughter’s lethal mouth and braced himself for impact. Her Sonic Scream rattled him to the bone even muffled under his own oppressive power. And shit did she have a pair of lungs.

Twitching, Boomer staggered back and leaned on a counter to get his bearings while Bubbles appeared in a flash of bright blue looking quite displeased.

“Beryl, what did I say about inside voices?” she scolded in an extremely intimidating teacher voice.

Beryl looked up at her mother with wide, uncertain eyes. Like Boomer, she was trembling as she too recovered from the force of her mini Sonic Scream.

“Well?” Bubbles said.

It was too much for the two-year-old, and she looked down, ashamed. She muttered something under her breath.

“What was that? I don’t think your father heard you.”

Boomer winced at that tone.

Beryl bit her trembling lip and looked up. “I’m sowwy.”

Bubbles nodded. “That’s what I thought you said.” She stroked Beryl’s round cheek and smiled softly.

Bubbles returned to the cooking, while Boomer and Bryce exchanged a look like they had both dodged a bullet. He winked at his son, earning himself a little smile.

“Better get back in your high chair and stay there, or Mom’s gonna do her own Sonic Scream,” he said.

Bryce was back in his chair faster than Boomer could blink upon hearing that warning, and he bit back a laugh.

“You really are hardcore,” Boomer said as he got out plates for the food.

“And you spoil them too much,” Bubbles said, piling enough French toast onto the plates to feed a family thrice their size.

“Yeah, you’re probably right. Sorry.”

“It’s okay.”

Chatter drew their attention. Bryce had technically stayed in his high chair, but now he floated it off the ground and hovered it closer to Beryl’s side of the table, where she had generated a blue energy ball. With a laugh, she threw it impossibly fast at Bryce, who caught it easily and giggled. Boomer had seen them play this game a hundred times before ever since Beryl manifested his corporeal energy powers around the time she also threw her first Sonic Scream tantrum. But even so, the sight of his children laughing and playing together like they had nothing at all to fear in the world twisted something in his heart, and he could never tire of the sight.

A soft brush of lips against Boomer’s cheek drew his gaze from them.

“A kind father is a brave father,” she said.

Boomer’s throat clenched. “Guess I wouldn’t know.”

Her eyes never left his, and her smile was fierce. “Then we’ll teach you every day.”

The love in her voice was so clear he could feel it, and best of all, he knew she meant every word. Heat burned his eyes as he let himself believe her, just a little more every day, but she was patient, and so were their children. They would not grow up like Boomer did. He wasn’t sure if he would ever be as kind and as brave as Bubbles believed he was, but he could be here. Every day, just a little bit longer, he could be here for them like his own father had not been there for him.

She was kissing him before he could get a coherent response out, and god he could taste her love and the love she had for their little family. Bubbles had always had so much of it to give, and even now he could scarcely believe she’d given it to him.

A little gasp and a hair-raising sensation on the back of Boomer’s neck was all the split-second forewarning he got, but it was just enough for him to snatch the blue energy ball Bryce had thrown awry with enough force to blow a small hole in the kitchen wall. Bubbles smiled into their kiss that he didn’t bother breaking as he tossed the ball back to the kids, and Beryl caught it with a delighted squeal.

“French toast time?” Bubbles whispered when they broke their kiss.

Boomer grinned like the smitten fool he was. “The best time.”

“Donuts!” Beryl chanted.

“Fwenchy toe!” Bryce said.

“Bingo.” Boomer set a plate piled high with a small mountain of French toast on Bryce’s tray. “Mm, smell that cinnamon?”

Bryce made a face. “Cinnina… Cimamin…”

“Ooh, so close, Bryce!” Bubbles gushed. “Cin-na-mon. Can you say it?”

“Cinniminanon?”

Bubbles laughed. “Close enough.”

“Me pease!” Beryl said.

“Such a polite little lady.” Boomer gave her a plate, and Beryl immediately grabbed two fistfuls of French toast and shoved them in her mouth. He shook his head. “Well, she had me in the first half, not gonna lie.”

“Okay, Mr. Meme, here’s your plate.” Bubbles set out their own plates, and the four of them went to town on French toast.

xxx

“Did Mayor Bellum give you a status update?” Bubbles asked. She was seated at the kitchen table with her laptop while Boomer entertained Beryl and Bryce in the living room.

Blossom was as pretty and put together as ever despite this being week three of the state-wide quarantine. She was in her immaculate home office with a view of her framed diplomas on the cold, white wall behind her. “Yes, I spoke to her this morning. She said the latest is that the scientists are close to a vaccine, but they’re still running tests.”

“Greeeeeat, so how much longer is that going to be?” Buttercup scowled at the camera from the comfort of her own apartment in the heart of Citiesville. There were discarded toys and a weirdly noticeable number of socks on the floor behind her where she sat on a beanbag. “I’m literally losing my mind over here.”

“I’m not sure,” Blossom said. “But we have to be patient. Just because we’re Super doesn’t mean we’re immune to the virus. This strain is apparently much worse than the original.”

Bubbles bit her lip. “I hope they can work quickly. I would hate for any of the kids to get sick.”

“Everyone will be fine as long as we respect the mandatory quarantine—” Blossom cut off with a sneeze that turned her entire hand to ice.

“Yeah, you seem to be doing just fine,” Buttercup teased.

“Oh for crying out—my laptop!” Blossom was up, one hand on her noticeably round belly and the other currently thawing.

A commotion on her end ensued, and a flash of red blocked out the picture for a moment. “Blossom, how many times do I have to ask you not to scream in the house?” Brick said somewhere off-screen.

“She froze my laptop!” Blossom hissed. “Hurry, before it does permanent damage!”

“Un-fucking-believable…” Fire crackled in the background as Brick carefully melted the preternatural ice.

Bubbles giggled. “Still having those cold spells?”

“Yes, unfortunately. I thought this time it would be easier since I’m not coughing up fire everywhere.” Blossom glared off camera.

“This could not be further from my fault,” Brick said.

“I beg to differ,” Blossom said, clutching her growing belly.

While they argued, a pair of big, fuchsia eyes crept into view under a too-big, red baseball cap.

Bubbles smiled wide. “Hi, Blaze. How are you?”

“Ready to call child protective services?” Buttercup quipped.

Blaze, Blossom and Brick’s three-year-old son, just stared at the camera. “Mama’s all fat.”

Buttercup howled with laughter. Bubbles shook her head.

“What did you just call your mother?” Brick appeared on camera in all his surly glory and picked up his son by the back of his jean overalls.

“Reeeeeeeally pretty,” Blaze said.

Buttercup was in tears.

Brick glared at his son. His son glared right back.

“You’re goddamn right she is. Go get your book. We’ll read another chapter and let your mother finish her call.”

“Yes, Da!”

Blaze disappeared in a fuchsia flourish, and Boomer came up behind Bubbles with a hand on her shoulder.

“Hey, I thought I heard your salty, old man voice,” Boomer teased.

Brick narrowed his eyes at the camera. “I thought I smelled Buttercup’s Dorito casserole, but it’s just you.”

“Fuck you,” Boomer and Buttercup said at the same time.

“That was one time,” Buttercup added. “And only because Butch deserved it.”

Boomer sniffed his armpit off screen and gave Bubbles a worried look. She grinned. “You smell fine, Boomer.”

“Uncoo Bick!” Beryl said, zooming over. Bryce was not far behind.

Brick took one look at them and left the room without a word.

Buttercup snorted laughing as she ate a spoonful of ice cream right out of the pint.

“Sorry about that.” Blossom returned, completely thawed. “What did I miss?” She gasped. “Bryce and Beryl? Is that really you? You’re getting so big!”

Bubbles gathered her kids in each arm and hugged them close, while Boomer leaned over her and smiled at the camera. “So big, yeah?”

“Yeah!” Beryl and Bryce said in perfect, adorable unison.

Bubbles felt tears brimming in her eyes, and she kissed each of her children on their little, blond heads. Boomer kissed her head in turn.

“Hey, why don’t we let your mom talk to Aunt Blossom and Aunt Buttercup some more, okay?” Boomer said.

“Ball?” Bryce said, eager.

Beryl began to crackle with power. “Ball!”

Boomer snatched her before she could manifest something that might blow up Bubbles’ laptop on contact. In his other hand, he generated a catcher’s mitt out of pure, concentrated power and handed it to Bryce. “Sure, we can play ball. Last one to the backyard’s a rotten egg!”

Beryl yelped in delight and took off first, followed closely by Bryce. Boomer waved at the camera.

“Sorry for the interruption, ladies.” He winked and went to join the kids outside.

Blossom was smiling from ear to ear. “He’s so good with them.”

“He’s playing ball. Talk about a low bar,” Buttercup grumbled. She continued to ply herself with ice cream.

“Where’s Butch, anyway?” Bubbles asked.

“Probably jerking off somewhere.”

“Buttercup,” Blossom said.

“I’m kidding, obviously.” She looked somewhere off camera. “Looks like he’s getting the shit kicked out of him.”

Bubbles shot her a bemused look. “Oh?”

“We’re playing heroes and monsters today.”

“Yes, I can see that,” Blossom teased.

Buttercup rolled her eyes. “I’ll play when I finish my ice cream break.” There was a loud crash, and Buttercup set aside her ice cream. “Well, here we fucking go.”

“Think fast, Buttercup!” Brisa shouted off screen.

Buttercup rolled and caught a glowing, green ball and cracked it with her bare hands, releasing the two-year-old trapped inside. Bruce blinked her dark, green eyes in a daze. Her dress was askew and her hair was a mess. There was a stain on her collar that look suspiciously like poop.

Buttercup examined the stain with a calculating eye. Then she licked it.

“Oh,” Blossom said, covering her mouth and averting her gaze.

“Butch,” Buttercup said. “What did I say about chocolate in the morning?”

“It’s chocolate milk, chill woman,” Butch said.

Brisa jumped on Buttercup’s beanbag with a giggle and pulled Bruce close. “Now you’re in jail, Bruce. That’s what you get for stealing the goods.”

Bruce frowned and stuck out her lip. “No!”

“Yes,” Brisa said, and what Brisa said was law because she was ten and wise and knew everything.

“No!” Bruce said again, floating out of Buttercup’s arms.

“Yes,” Brisa said.

“No!”

“Yes!”

“Nooooooooo!” Bruce punched Brisa.

Brisa caught her punch in a fist and pushed back. “Yesssssss!”

“Rawr!” A pair of legs obscured the camera, and both girls screamed in delight. “Must…eat…RAWWWRRRR!!” Butch said.

“Butch, I’m on the phone!” Buttercup said.

“I will eat your phone!”

Bubbles laughed and watched as Buttercup somehow managed to get Brisa and Bruce out of there in one piece without maiming anyone. Butch picked up the laptop and shoved his face too close to the camera.

“Hey, my best bitches. Partying in quarantine?” he said.

“Yes, Butch,” Blossom deadpanned. “No one parties as hard as a pregnant woman.”

“Heh, you’d be surprised.”

Before anyone could respond to that, the camera angle shifted harshly and Buttercup once again filled the picture. “What a shit show.” She retreated to her bedroom and sat on the unmade bed she shared with Butch.

“Aw, it’s not that bad,” Bubbles said. “I think it’s kind of nice spending more time at home.”

“Yeah, if you count learning how to homeschool a ten-year-old nice. I swear, Brisa knows more math than I do.”

“It was always your worst subject,” Blossom said.

“Still is.”

“But Butch is helping, right?” Bubbles asked.

Buttercup scowled. “Yeah, obviously. And her school’s doing this online thing. She’s smart. Like, really smart. I just don’t want her to fall behind or whatever. It’s not her fault this shit is happening, and she shouldn't have to bear the consequences.”

Bubbles and Blossom shared a knowing look.

Buttercup ran her hand through her loose hair. “But I swear, when I get out of here, I’m hunting down those idiot Amoeba Boys and giving a new meaning to divide and conquer.”

“Count me in,” Blossom said darkly. “This time, I’m making sure they stay locked up until we have every possible vaccine permutation in hand so this never happens again.”

“Everything’s going to be fine, girls,” Bubbles said. “Just hang in there. At least we’re not on our own, right?”

Blossom’s expression softened. “Right.”

“Yeah, true. I have no idea where Butch gets all his energy, but he’s up at the crack of dawn entertaining the girls like it’s fucking Easter. Meanwhile, I’m exhausted all the time.”

Blossom leaned in closer to the camera. “Buttercup, you’re not…?”

Bubbles gasped. “Wait, what?!”

Buttercup flushed crimson. “Why do you both always jump to conclusions about every goddamned little thing—”

“Oh my god, you are!” Bubbles squealed.

“What did I just say?”

“I haven’t seen you put away a whole pint of ice cream that fast since you were pregnant with Bruce,” Blossom said, grinning triumphantly.

Buttercup hung her head. “Fuck.”

“Buttercup, this is great!” Bubbles said. “How far along are you?”

“Four months.”

“Hey, are you okay?”

“Sure. Pregnancy’s a gift, right? I’m peachy.”

“Buttercup,” Blossom said.

Buttercup pulled at her hair. “Three’s a lot, okay? Not like we planned it this way.”

Bubbles’ expression softened. “Are you happy?”

“What kind of a question is that?”

“The only one that matters.”

Buttercup bit her lip. When she looked up at the camera, Bubbles could see the emotion in her pale, green eyes. There was fear there, but there was hope too.

“I get it,” Bubbles said. “Being happy… It can be scary. Terrifying.”

The sisters were quiet a moment, and Bubbles’ truth hung between them. Better than anyone, she knew how sublimely frightening true happiness could be. A step into the unknown, a pleasure so intense there’s little differentiating it from pain. To hold it could be bliss, but to lose it could be to lose a part of oneself. Bubbles clutched her belly and remembered everything she had lost so many years ago, everything she and Boomer almost had, everything that had torn them apart for four long, lonely years.

But.

But it was worth the risk to be happy. To be glad to the point of fear because fear was inescapable, but so was hope. Where one dwelled, the other was never far behind. After everything, Bubbles believed that with all her heart.

“Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night, and I don’t know what’s real,” Buttercup said, so softly Bubbles hardly heard her.

Blossom was quiet, her eyes glassy with unshed tears as she listened.

“I wish he was still alive,” Buttercup said, hardly a whisper, almost a sob. “I wish he could know us now.”

Blossom’s tears froze on her cheeks and disintegrated to stardust. Bubbles wiped her own tears and sniffled softly. Buttercup’s wish lingered there, quiet and humble, and they let it sink and settle.

At length, Buttercup’s sniffling broke the quiet. “Fucking hormones. I never cried this much with Bruce.”

Blossom wiped slush from her cheeks. “I know what you mean.”

Bubbles’ heart ached to the point of bursting, but all she could do was smile. “As soon as they get a vaccine done and let us all out of quarantine, I’m throwing a huge baby shower for you, Buttercup.”

Buttercup hastily wiped her eyes and snorted. “Yeah, well, you’ll have to make it a two-fer. Assuming Blossom doesn’t pop before quarantine is over.”

“I am not having this baby in the middle of a pandemic, I swear to god,” Blossom said.

“Home births can be really intimate,” Bubbles said.

“Yeah, intimate between Blossom’s fist and Brick’s face if it comes to that,” Buttercup said. Her frown turned to a sneer. “Actually, I could get behind that.”

A commotion outside drew Bubbles’ attention. Glass shattered, and she reached up just in time to grab a high-speed energy ball before it could open up a crater in the kitchen floor.

Blossom gaped. “Are you letting them play with energy balls? Bubbles!”

“Oh, leave her alone. At least Boomer’s got those kids doing something active on a Saturday instead of reading a fucking textbook,” Buttercup said.

Blossom gave her a flat look. “Blaze is a genius with a very fertile mind.”

“Jesus Christ, don’t ever utter those words in that order in my presence ever again.”

Bubbles giggled. “I better go deal with this.” She indicated the sparking, blue ball in her fist. “I’ll talk to you girls later, all right?”

“Yeah, bye Bubbles.”

“Love you Bubbles, bye!”

Bubbles closed her laptop and headed outside to the backyard of her childhood home, now her own children’s home. “If you were trying to get my attention, it worked.”

Boomer, Beryl, and Bryce froze where they stood opposite each other in the grass. Bryce hid his energy mitt behind his back, and Boomer did the same with his energy bat.

Beryl pointed at Boomer. “Dada did it!”

Bryce covered his mouth like he was the one who had betrayed their father.

Boomer gaped at his daughter. “Beryl! Snitches get stitches.”

“Hey Beryl, why don’t we practice that Sonic Scream on Daddy? What do you think?” Bubbles said.

Beryl shot into the air and vibrated with excitement. “Yeah!!!”

“Nooooo, Bubbles!” Boomer lamented.

She sauntered up to him and batted her eyelashes. “In this house, accountability is sexy.”

He gulped visibly even as his eyes fell to her smiling lips.

“Uh-oh,” Bryce said, covering his eyes to the punishment he knew was definitely coming Boomer’s way when Bubbles took that tone.

“Uh-oh is right,” Bubbles said, kissing Boomer quickly on the mouth and shoving his energy ball at him. “Let’s play some ball.”

The rest of the afternoon was a blur of laughter and thunder as the Super family took to the skies above their backyard and played a friendly game of catch and throw at the speed of sound, and Bubbles let herself get lost in her happiness.

xxx

If you like my writing and these characters, check out my ongoing multi-chapter adult!PPG/RRB fic Beyond This Morning on AO3. Thanks for reading!

[wonderfulworldofmichaelford]

Psycho Analysis: The Rogues Gallery of the Powerpuff Girls

(WARNING! This analysis contains SPOILERS!)

There are few rogues galleries I hold in higher esteem than that of the Powerpuff Girls. Aside from Spider-Man, Batman, and Danny Phantom, there are few heroes who can claim to have a more colorful and creative set of foes than the crimefighting superheroines of the city of Townsville. Previously I’ve talked about their archenemy, the wonderfully devilish Mojo Jojo, but they have a lot of other great villains worth talking about… so, why not just talk about all of them at once?

This one’s gonna be a little different, and will be divided into two sections: MAJOR ANTAGONISTS and MINOR ANTAGONISTS. Major antagonists will be villains that the girls fought most frequently, while minor antagonists will be notable one shot villains and lesser foes.

MAJOR ANTAGONISTS

These are the foes that the girls face most frequently in the series, and the ones that will likely come to mind when you think of the show’s rogues gallery. Aside from Mojo Jojo, and according to TVTropes, the major antagonists from the series are Him, Fuzzy Lumpkins, the Gangreen Gang, Princess Morbucks, the Amoeba Boys, Sedusa, and the Rowdyruff Boys.

Motivation/Goals: The major antagonists all tend to vary in what exactly they want to do, but they all have one thing in common: their motivations are broad enough that they can fit into a wide variety of plots. Him is the best example, because his goal tends to be a vague mix of “take over the city/world” and “be an absolute dick,” which leads to all sorts of battles such as the bad future where he rules the Earth or the episode where he sends the girls out on a series of ridiculous riddles as part of a bet with Professor Utonium to see if he has to pay his full tab at Him’s pancake restaurant. Considering Him is supposed to be a stand in for Satan himself and is the ultimate evil of the show (even if his power level doesn’t always reflect that), it makes sense he’d constantly be doing crazy, tricky schemes like this.

Of course, not all of these villains are massive threats like Him; others are simply nuisances, like the Gangreen Gang, who just love going out and committing crimes for the fun of it in between their leader Ace moonlighting as a member of the Gorillaz. While they are still dangerous, they tend to be motivated to do things just because they find it amusing, like when they snuck into the mayor’s office and crank called the girls into repeatedly harassing the other villains. Then there’s Princess, who is basically just a snotty superpowered bully who decided to turn to a life of crime because the girls wouldn’t let her become a Powerpuff Girl. She’s motivated entirely out of jealousy and spite, but she never really rises to the level of a truly world-threatening threat, though she did almost screw up Christmas one time to the point Santa decided to slap her on the permanent Naughty List. The final major antagonist who falls into this category is Sedusa, who true to her name, seduces men. That’s… about it. She also has prehensile hair.

The Rowdyruff Boys are kind of a mix of being super serious dangers and just being jerks, as they were created by Mojo to be the opposite of the girls and so have all of their powers but none of their good qualities aside from maybe their love for each other (which they rarely show, but it’s there). They’re mostly just jerks and love to cause chaos, but sicne they have all the same sort of abilities as Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, they’re a lot more dangerous than the typical foe would be, and that’s not even counting the fact that their two “dads” are Him and Mojo, which means they have the cream of the crop when it comes to bad role models.

The last type of major villain is perhaps the funniest, because these are the villains who are just so bad at being evil that it’s comical. Fuzzy is a lighter example, as he’s not exactly bad at being evil; he’s just more not evil to begin with unless provoked or manipulated by other villains. He’s entirely content to just sit about at his shack, strumming his banjo, but if you piss him off he’s gonna grab his gun or a big old rock and cause some mayhem. The crown emperors of being failure villains, however, are the Amoeba Boys. These guys are the most utterly inept dumbasses you will ever see, a group so utterly bad at being bad that no one in the show is able to take them seriously. Since they are amoebas, albeit rather large ones, they don’t have the mental capacity to do much more than the most petty of crimes such as – GASP! - standing on grass when there’s a sign that says not to! Or even… LITTERING! Those fiends!

Performance: Tom Kane portrays Him, and alternately is able to make him hilarious and terrifying. It’s pretty amusing to think that the guy who played Professor Utonium and Mr. Herriman is capable of playing such a messed-up villain (ok, maybe not so much for the latter, Mr. Herriman was wack).

Fuzzy is portrayed by everyone’s favorite Trump supporting Pooh bear, Jim Cummings, and that good ol’ ragin’ Cajun accent he’d use in The Princess and the Frog and Zombie Island fits this southern hick quite well.

Ace, Big Billy, and Grubber of the Gangreen Gang are voiced by series MVP Jeff Bennet, who manages to make all three characters very distinct and unqiue in their voices, capturing the lovable oafishness of Billy and the smug leadership of Ace very well, and obviously whatever it is Grubber is doing. Lil’ Arturo and Snake are Tom Kenny, though the former was in his first appearance voiced by Carlos Alazraqui, which means twice now Tom Kenny has usurped Alazraqui in a voice role (the other time being the title character of the Spyro the Dragon franchise). Tom Kenny, being Tom Kenny, does a great job.

Princess and Sedusa are both voiced by Jennifer Hale, but I’m gonna be honest, neither of them are my favorite roles. Princess just has a really shrill and unpleasant voice - which is the point, mind you, I just don’t love it. Meanwhile, Sedusa is just forgettable.

The Amoeba Boys are Chuck McCann, and he gives all of them the exact sort of goofy, cartoonish Chicago gangster accent you could hope for, though each boy has a distinct voice. The other boy group, the Rowdyruffs, are voiced by Rob Paulsen for Brick and Boomer (the man behind the legend that is Carl Wheezer) and Butch is Roger L. Jackson (Mojo Jojo himself). As can be expected, the RRBs have very distinct voices, though I can’t say they’re quite as memorable as the characters they’re directly copying. 

Best Episode: So yeah, this time instead of individuals scenes, I’m highlighting the very best episodes of the various foes of the Girls. First, let’s get the obvious one out of the way: if we’re talking altogether for Him, Fuzzy, and Princess, their appearance alongside Mojo in “Meet the Beat Alls” is just utterly hilarious, ESPECIALLY Fuzzy’s rock, their breakup bickering, and just how they decide to come together and cause chaos. As far as villain teamups go, you can’t get better than one that is nothing but a constant string of Beatles references (though they lose some points for not drawing attention to the fact that Him is based on the Blue Meanie from Yellow Submarine).

Individually, for Him, it really depends on what you’re looking for, since he’s a very versatile villain. If you want him at his best and most serious, “Speed Demon” is the way to go, as it shows a bad future where he has completely won, which goes a long way towards establishing him as the single most dangerous enemy of the girls. But if you want funny Him, well, “Him Diddle Riddle” is an absolute riot which leads to one of the most shockingly ridiculous punchlines in the show. It’s a real treat.

For Fuzzy, I’d say his main series debut “Fuzzy Logic” is a great solo showing, firmly establishing the character and how he has changed from the initial pilot. Fuzzy is an amusing character to be sure, but I feel his best showings are in ensemble pieces, which is why I say his debut is his best work.

For the Gangreen Gang, the obvious answer is, of course, “Telephonies,” because this is them at their most hilariously petty. They just sneak into the mayor’s office and crank call the other villains, and in the end, the day is saved! ...By Mojo, Fuzzy, and Him. Even the narrator is baffled at this one, but you’ll probably be laughing too hard to care about that.

Princess gets one of the best Christmas specials ever with “’Twas the Fight Before Christmas,” where she scams Santa into giving her superpowers while every other kid in the world gets coal. Of course, the Girls don’t take this lying down, and Princess gets the most awesome comeuppance ever, courtesy of Santa: she gets her name carved into the Permanent Naughty Plaque which has such notable figures as Adolph Shicklgruber, who you may know better as fucking Hitler. That’s right, Santa came right out and said Princess Morbucks is as naughty as Hitler is.

The Amoeba Boys have their main series debut, “Geshundfight,” which does a firm job of establishing these guys as such utterly incompetent morons that you can’t help but love them. It also establishes that these guys could only ever be a threat by complete accident. It’s good to see the boys got better after the girls threw them into the sun in the “Whoopass Stew” pilot!

Sedusa has “Something’s a Ms.” While Sedusa herself tends to be a rather dull antagonist, this episode rules and is her best appearance for one reason and one reason alone: we get to see Ms. Bellum kick ass. Hell yeah!

“Custody Battle” is the best appearance of the Boys because, let’s face it, having Mojo and Him argue over who has the right to be called their dad (Mojo Created them, Him resurrected them) is absolutely hilarious, and a great use of the characters.

Final Thoughts & Score: Alright, let’s go one by one here:

Him

Him is easily the best of the bunch and, aside from Mojo, is the definitive Powerpuff villain. I think part of it is, much like Mojo, Him is capable of being a hilarious jerk or a genuinely intimidating threat in equal measure. You get showings where all he does is try and make the Professor pay a full tab on his breakfast or give everyone tooth decay or even just hang out in his house and do some aerobics, and then you have episodes where he decimates the earth in the future or torments the girls in their dreams. He kind of really fits a lot of the old folkloric tales of the devil, where he could be anything from a prankster to outright malicious, for all it’s worth, and being based on the Blue Meanie certainly doesn’t hurt either. He’s just a very fun character who fits into so many different situations, and so he easily gets a 10/10.

Fuzzy Lumpkins

Fuzzy is an odd one, because as I mentioned earlier, he’s not really a true villain in the sense that he goes out and commits crimes for the sake of it like the others. He’s more of a chaotic neutral force than anything, who goes on angry rampages or gets swayed over to the dark side whenever the mood suits him. It’s kind of interesting how he was a smarter and calmer character in the pilot, where he invented a gun that could turn things into meat… but in the show proper, he’s just a dumb, irritable hick. While he’s certainly not the best member of the rogues gallery, there’s something charming about Fuzzy, and I definitely love his design and voice; I think he gets a 7/10.

The Gangreen Gang

These guys are some of the more enjoyable antagonists in the rogues gallery despite typically not being a huge threat. I think, really, that’s what makes them so fun; they’re a lot more low-key and just in general more prone to just being dicks than doing anything on the level of Him or Mojo. They’re the fun kind of villains where you don’t ever really need to take them seriously, to the point you can fully accept their leader Ace joining the Gorillaz, which is a thing that actually happened in real life and it’s amazing. I think that alone is enough to edge these guys into a 9/10.

Princess Morbucks

So out of all the major antagonists, I think Princess is probably my least favorite, mostly because she’s just a snotty, entitled, rich little brat. That being said, I’m not overly opposed to her, nor do I hate her; I really can’t hate a character that Santa Claus deemed is the moral equivalent of Hitler. I can’t stress enough how much I love Santa came right out and said “Rich lives don’t matter” and just slapped this little girl with the most grievous punishment you could give. Overall, Princess functions as a casual reminder rich people suck, and I’m okay with that, even if she’s not particularly high on my favorites. 7/10 is a solid score for her, I feel.

The Amoeba Boys

Idiot villains wish they could be these guys. Literally, as far as idiotic harmless villains go, these lads are the absolute cream of the crop. The fact these are giant amoebas wearing fedoras and talking like stereotypical gangsters and yet are so incompetent they don’t even know how voodoo dolls work and think that littering and standing on grass is the greatest crime of all is just… amazing. These guys are perfect. And yet they are so incompetent and harmless that it’s almost unfair to call them villains, despite how desperately they want to be villains. The fact everyone in the show treats them as a mild annoyance at best really goes a long way to making these guys endearing. They’re certainly not the best foes in the rogues gallery, but I think an 8/10 is a good score for these single-celled suckers.

Sedusa

I’m frankly not sure why she’s considered a “main antagonist” on TVTropes; when I think of PPG villains, she really doesn’t come to mind. Frankly, if she is a “main” antagonist, she’s one of the most boring and forgettable ones there is. Sure, she has a couple of decent episodes, and of course the one where Ms. Bellum gets her time to shine is a classic, but overall Sedusa is just a mediocre villain who doesn’t do enough to stand out among the crowd. I’d say she’s a 4/10. I think if they had gone with the concept from her third appearance where she had all those cool Egyptian powers from the start she would have been a far more engaging and fun antagonist. But hey, she gave Ms. Bellum her time to shine, so I can’t really say she’s all too abysmal.

The Rowdyruff Boys

So… these guys. I’m not particularly sure what to really say about these guys. They’re some of the most popular antagonists the PPG have, and they have great interactions with Him and Mojo. But they’ve never quite struck me as being as amazing as others have hyped them up to be. Maybe I just don’t quite vibe with their concept. All that being said, though, they’re not bad antagonists in the slightest, I just kind of find them uninspired as a concept. It won’t keep me from giving them an 8/10, so don’t worry about that, I just don’t find the idea of evil versions of the PPG to be particularly interesting.

And now we go on to the lesser rogues, the one-shot or minor antagonists! They don’t have the major presence the villains above do, but remember, you don’t have to be a major reoccurring villain just to make an impact; sometimes you just gotta be good at what you do.

Also, this is by no means an exhaustive list; I’ve left off some minor antagonists and probably forgot some, and then there’s some that just don’t have enough info to talk about. Like, I would love to tell you all the wonders of Salami Swami, but there’s just not enough… oh well… let’s talk about these guys. And they aren’t going to have a best episode listed, because… well, they’re minor one-shot characters. By default their best appearance is their only appearance.

Motivation/Goals: Unlike with the major villains, there’s a lot more variety in the one-shot characters, with their goals ranging from simple robbery to revenge to chaos for the sake of it. And yes, sure, their major villains do that stuff too, but they tend to have a solid theme, whereas these folk tend to have one gimmick that they run with for a whole episode before vanishing, never to be seen again. For instance, Femme Fatale is a raging radical feminist; Abracadaver is a lich who seeks revenge for his violent, untimely death; the Gnome is a cult leader who commits mass genocide of other villains so that he can create a utopian society; and Mr. Mime is a mime.

What I think separates them from the major foes is that they have a singular gimmick and they need to really excel at it, because if they screw it up, they’re gonna go down in infamy. Femme Fatale is not a villain who is recalled fondly, for instance, because her gimmick was horribly botched. Meanwhile, characters like the Boogie Man or the Gnome are looked at more fondly because of their silly and cool gimmicks that make them stand out (being a disco-themed monster under the bed and being a gnome with a beautiful singing voice that sounds like a certain lead singer of Tenacious D, respectively).

Performance: Let’s go one by one on these:

The Gnome is voiced by none other than Jess Harnell, who you may know as Wakko Warner or the current (as of 2020) voice of numerous Crash Bandicoot characters, including everyone’s favorite Wumpa-loving title character. They couldn’t afford the real Jack Black, but I think that Harnell does a very impressive vocal imitation of JB, to the point where you’d be forgiven for assuming that it was JB in the first place. The fantastic singing voice is no shock if you’ve ever watched Animaniacs, but boy is it good to hear.

Jeff Bennet may be the MVP of the lesser rogues, as he voices Major Man, Dick Hardly, and Harold Smith. This is quite a variety of characters each with different personalities and goals, so it’s pretty great he was able to give them all the exact sort of vocal characterization they needed to be distinct. On the subject of the Smiths, though,

Femme Fatale is Grey DeLisle doing a very generic voice. Like, it sounds like a less cheerful Daphne or a less evil Azula. I think she may have just been talking in her normal voice for this one? It just doesn’t really have anything to it to make it stand out among her more notable roles.

Boogie Man is voice acting god Kevin Michael Richardson, who has voiced numerous characters I really should do a Psycho Analysis on such as Chairman Drek and Gantu. There’s really nothing else to say here, really; Richardson gives exactly the sort of glorious performance you’d expect for a funky blaxploitation pastiche boogeyman. Talk about black excellence!

Lenny is Tom Kenny. Tom Kenny really does a good job with weird geeks like this, and so what else can I say but he did a good job with this creepy neckbeard. Abracadaver is played by legendary voice actor Frank Welker, who is in literally everything, but who you mostly know as Fred from Scooby-Doo. Much like with Kenny, he kills it in the role.

Finally, our last speaking villain is Roach Coach, and he’s most notable because he is voiced by Roger L. Jackson, who would graduate from this starter one-shot to become none other than Mojo Jojo. I don’t find Roach Coach quite as memorable a performance, but Jackson certainly doesn’t half-ass it.

Final Thoughts & Score:

The Gnome

I think the Gnome is one of the single most fascinating one-shot villains in the series, and not just because “See Me, Feel Me, Gnomey” is a gloriously cheesy rock opera where he gets to be the villain. His philosophies are incredibly intriguing and are sort of the focus of the episode, and his effectiveness is frankly unmatched as a villain; he succeeds in killing every villain in the series for a time. And while he is a bit hypocritical in that he too wanted to rule over Townsville and transforms it into a cult, he does ultimately realize that he was in the wrong and not only graciously accepts his defeat, but allows himself to die to return the world to its natural order, stating:

“"As I descend to the earth and I view the universe above me, I realize that life evolves, revolves, and dissolves completely around the opposites. Therefore, I conclude that I cannot exist in my...utopian...mind."

That’s a low 9/10 if I ever saw one. They didn’t need to go and make this Jack Black gnome in a rock opera such a fascinating character, but there we have it.

Dick Hardly

Dick Hardly is one of the most “love to hate” characters in the show’s entire run, and it’s not hard to see why; he is the lowest of the low, the scummiest scum there ever was. Look at this excerpt from the PPG Wiki, which was a godsend when writing all this up:

“Despite appearing only once in the 1998 series and never in the various spin-offs or the 2016 series, Dick Hardly is among the franchise's most memorable villans [sic]. This is because he's the only member of the PPG Rogues Gallery who has absolutely no redeeming or comedic qualities. Most villains have lines they will never cross. However, Dick is ruthless enough to kill anyone in order to achieve his goals, even his own ex-friends. In fact, he actually manages to make HIM (who is nastier than Mojo Jojo) look like a saint in comparison.”

He’s a slimy, ruthless, unrepentant bastard, and the fact he’s one of the few villains to bite the big one just helps him stand out even more. Throw in his incredibly cool monstrous transformation, and despite his single episode it’s not hard to give this Dick a 9/10.

Femme Fatale

So not to be lazy, but I did kind of do a Psycho Analysis on Femme Fatale back when I did an Episodyssey on her sole appearance. And yeah, I stand by what I gave her there; she’s a 2/10. She’s just a really preachy, obnoxious, and poorly executed moralizing villain. I’m also gonna go out on a limb here and say that she probably hates trans people. I suppose that’s just a headcanon but… come on. Look at her. If this show was TV-14 and came out today, she’d be even less subtle in her contempt for trans people than every episode of South Park that featured Mrs. Garrison. Enough headcanons though; she doesn’t get the lowest marks possible because, quite simply, she has a pretty nice design and her voice acting is good enough since it is Jennifer Hale.

Mr. Mime

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There we go! Anyway, Mr. Mime is a really cool character with a frustrating resolution. Through no fault of his own, Rainbow the clown accidentally gets hit by a bleach truck and loses his color, becoming the evil Mr. Mime, gaining the ability to sap the color and sound from the world with a touch. He’s actually a seriously awesome concept, and the episode itself is good… and then comes the ending where, despite turning back to normal, Rainbow gets the crap kicked out of him and sent to jail, which is strangely cruel for the Girls to do. Apparently they later made amends, because Rainbow shows up at their birthday, but it still leaves a bad taste in my mouth. A 7/10 is a good score for this guy.

Boogie Man

The Boogie Man is arguably the greatest villain in anything ever. He is entirely built around one of the most groan-worthy puns imaginable and plays that pun up for all its worth, being a monster under the bed who utilizes a disco theme to the point he blocks out the sun with a gigantic disco ball. The dude has funky style and if that’s not enough, he’s voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson, who gives him the exact sort of voice he needs. The dude is just like something out of the craziest blaxploitation film ever, and he certainly brings the funk to the point where even though he only got one appearance in the series, I wouldn’t hate to bump this guy to an 8/10. What else is there to say but “Blame it on the boogie!”

The Smiths

These guys are just a very funny concept. I kind of like villains who do stuff for the pettiest, mundane reasons, and these guys take it all to the logical extreme. The patriarch of the family decides to dress up in a tacky supervillain outfit to get “revenge” on Professor Utonium because… he envies his perfect life. The rest of his family turn to villainy to avenge him, and are just as pathetic and ineffectual as he is. It’s so funny in a sad kind of way. I think a 6/10 is what they deserve, because while they aren’t particularly effective or groundbreaking, they’re at least good for a chuckle or two. Ultimately though they are a less impressive version of the Nelsons from Minions.

Major Man

Major Man is very interesting because he is very clearly an homage to Johnny Bravo; they’ve got the same hair, the same muscular body type (though Major Man is certainly beefier), the same voice actor! And yet, they couldn’t be any more different. Johnny, as much of a dense womanizer as he is, does have a hidden heart of gold beneath it all and usually means well; meanwhile, Major Man is a self-serving jerk who wants to play superhero. You know, he kind of reminds me of Homelander from The Boys in some ways. Anyway, I think a 6/10 is fair enough for him; he’d get higher if he wasn’t such an interesting concept for a major villain relegated only to a one-shot appearance. He’d have been a better entry in the rogues gallery than freaking Sedusa, for instance.

Abracadaver

So I wanna know how exactly this one got by the censors. This guy is unrelentingly dark, from his origin (he died onstage in front of a crowd which included children) to his absolutely ghastly appearance in which it is very much clear he is decaying and rotten. I honestly kind of love him, despite the fact he only ever appeared once, mostly because I can totally understand why they never used him again. This dude might actually be too scary. I’m giving him a solid 8/10, because I just love how unrelentingly dark he is. It’s definitely a low 8 since he never appeared after his initial appearance (for good reason!), but damn if he isn’t effective and memorable.

Lenny Baxter

Lenny is actually kind of impressive. On the surface, he’s just a gross, exaggerated take on Comic Book Guy from The Simpsons and loony dudebro manchild fans, which is all well and good, he’s pretty effective at being a “take that” and has stood the test of time pretty well/. But, I think what truly makes him memorable is the fact that he actually did manage to capture the Girls and would have won if not for the meddling townsfolk. Then of course there’s the Professor’s wonderfully tranquil takedown of Lenny’s ideology:

"Let me tell you something, Lenny. You may have all of the toys, all of the merchandise, all of the so-called “collector’s value.” But one thing you don’t have, Lenny, is true fandom. For a true fan wouldn't want to selfishly keep the girls to himself. A true fan would want them to be free."

I think that for a disposable one-shot villain, Lenny is surprisingly relevant even today. I think he deserves a 7/10, though obviously he’s not a very high one because ultimately he is just still a normal (albeit very greasy) guy.

Roach Coach

Look, not all villains are created equal. This guy? He’s not too impressive. Sure, he predicted the ending to Team America, and sure, he made a Papa Roach reference, but frankly I don’t think that’s enough to really elevate him into being an impressive one-shot villain. I’d say he’s a 4/10. He’s not lower because he is the starter villain, and his voice actor would go on to bring us the much better and more memorable Mojo Jojo. We all have to start somewhere, right?

The Robbing Leech

This guy is probably one of the freakiest one-shot villains in the series. Unlike Abracadaver, there’s literally nothing explained about this guy. There’s no origin, no explanation, he doesn’t even talk, and hell, the guy might not even be human at all! We the audience are never clued in, and the guy is never seen again, so we’re only left to ponder what exactly this guy is up to. I don’t think he’s quite as disturbing as Abracadaver, but he’s certainly got something going for him in terms of mystery; a 5/10 is fair enough. It would have been neat if they explained something, but I guess he’ll just have to be one of those riddles for the ages. We will never truly know how and why this man was capable of giving people the succ.

And just when you thought it would end...

Salami Swami

Ok, did you honestly think I was going to miss the opportunity to talk about this guy? His name is SALAMI SWAMI. And look at him! He controls MEAT! He only ever appeared once in the episode “Slave the Day,” where his mighty meat powers are no match for the appetites of the reformed Big Billy (formerly of the Gangreen Gang). But like… LOOK AT HIM. The idea and concept and literally everything about him is just so patently absurd and creative that I’m legitimately angry I didn’t come up with it first. He never spoke a single word, but he still managed to find a way into my heart and mind. Can I legitimately rate this guy who had a single joke appearance in the show? Damn right I can! 6/10, baby! If he appeared more or defined his personality a bit better I’d rank him higher but, come on. SALAMI SWAMI. Sometimes all you need to be great is a really incredible, stupid gimmick. And Salami Swami has that in droves; hopefully we can meat him again someday, and he can reignite his beef with the girls while remaining inextricably linked with sausage. 

Ok, I’m done. Goodnight everybody!

[littledorkydemon]

Events and the things mentioned in the book: Powerpuff Girls Bubbles and the Secret Admirer

• The book starts with the girls playing outside

    ○ Bubbles is floating with butterflies pretending to be one

    ○ Buttercup is knocking cans off the fence with enough force to make them explode

    ○ Blossom is writing a long math problem in chalk on the driveway

• The girls get called downtown to stop a monster

• They pass over the Amoeba Boys on their way

• Junior is refereed to as Tiny in the book, while Bossman and Slim's names are unchanged

• The Amoeba boys are crossing an empty street when it says not to walk, but the girl have a larger matter to deal with and leave

• The girls fight a big hairy green monster, meanwhile the Amoeba boys make several attempts at committing big enough crimes to get noticed

• The monster is defeated, the townspeople and mayor thank the girls, and they fly home

• The girls fly over Tiny, sitting alone on a park bench. He greets them and says he's loitering

• Bubbles politely asks what loitering is, and Tiny doesn't know, saying Bossman told him to sit on a bench and stay there

• Bubbles politely asks what Bossman's newest plan is, and Tiny says he had them split up so they have a better chance of causing more trouble

• After asking and finding out Tiny has been there for a few hours, Bubbles says that Tiny doesn't have to do everything that Bossman tells him to do, that he's his own amoeba

• The girls leave and Tiny recalls what Bubbles said, thinking that was the nicest thing anyone has ever said to him. To him it seemed like Bubble really cared about him, and no one has ever cared for him like that before

• Tiny thinks about Bubbles, calling her cute, and develops a crush on her

• After school the next day Tiny is outside and asks if he can carry Bubbles' books home for her, when she says she doesn't have any he asks if he can instead walk her home

• Bubbles would rather fly home with her sisters but doesn't want to hurt Tiny's feelings, so she agrees to walk with him

• When at her house she says a quick goodbye to Tiny and zooms inside

• Buttercup and Blossom tease Bubbles about having a boyfriend/“amoeba-friend” and Bubbles gets upset saying she doesn't have a boyfriend

• The next morning there's an envelope under the front door for Bubbles with a gold paper crown and a note; “To Bubbles. You are a princess to me. Love, Tiny.”

• Buttercup teases Bubbles more saying she has a boyfriend over and over, Bubbles says he's not her boyfriend, and Blossom says that is seems like he wants to be her prince charming

• The next night, the girls are asleep and woken up by an awful noise

• Tiny is trying to sing and strumming a guitar with his blobs

• Tiny says he''l only stop if Bubbles asks him to, which she does

• Tiny gets sad and Bubbles felling bad for him, thanks him for the serenade saying it was nice

• Her sisters are a little irritated, Buttercup complaining that he'll be singing under their window every night now, and Blossom telling Bubbles that if she doesn't feel the same way for Tiny she has to let him know

• Bubbles tears up, not wanting Tiny to keep hanging around her but also not wanting to be mean to Tiny

• The next day Tiny is in the park under a tree imagining spending time with Bubbles, like pushing her in the swing in a meadow, sharing ice cream, and walking arm in blob down the street

• He wants to impress her and after coming up with a few ideas he couldn't do, he sets off to do one that he could do

• Tiny was going to climb Townsville's tallest mountain and put a “Bubbles is the Best!” flag at the top

• Tiny trips and sets off a chain of events that end up with him on top of a giant boulder rolling down straight through Townsville

• The girls are called downtown, Bubbles notices that the blobby thing on top of the boulder was Tiny

• The girls use their eye beams on the rock to make it explode

• Tiny admits to being responsible for the destruction to an officer and be for he can explain, the officer starts listing off a bunch of charges

    ○ Destruction of Townsville

    ○ Disturbing the peace

    ○ Vandalism

    ○ Destruction of private property

    ○ Destruction of public property

    ○ Bank robbery

    ○ Unauthorized use of a boulder as a vehicle for public transportation

• Bossman and Slim make their way through the crowd, saying Tiny is with them and a part of their gang, asking if their in trouble too

• Bubbles grabs one of Tiny's blobs and asks how he could do something like that, yelling that he messed up townsville and did an extremely bad thing

• Tiny cries out that it was an accident, that he never meant to do all that, he just tripped climbing the mountain

• Since it was an accident the officer just gives Tiny a ticket for the minor crime; “Accidental Alteration of a Public Mountain”

• Bubbles says that since it was an accident, that she forgives Tiny

• Tiny yells at Bubbles, calling her mean for yelling at him

• Tiny goes back with Bossman and Slim, heading to the park to find a dog to walk without a leash

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My Top Posts in 2021

#5

Charleston Twins Rise in the eyes

@thelittlemermaidfan1989

The news broadcaster was on a TV with news about how the world has reacted to the return of the Vanished. "With the return of the Vanished crime rate has gone up in many cities due to the return and reclaiming what was once theres. Due to the fact that the world has tried to move on. So the question is? Where do we take it from here?"

The camera zoomed out on a dog sitting on a couch..a female dog. A Blue one. The door opened up and in walked with groceries a male dog of the same color.

Ace- "Hey Shelly you gonna keep watching that? :)" He said looking at the news.

2319 notes • Posted 2021-08-04 01:38:30 GMT

#4

Dodge down Under

@thelittlemermaidfan1989

The year is 2014 and Dodger and Snoopy were in the land down under trying to expand a bit. And the fact that they were on vacation. Dodger even brought Ariel with him. Dodger and Snoopy with Ariel were touring the Opera House. Dodger- "One day :3 One day Snoopy we will perform here :3" Snoopy- "I do agree with this. Man Sydneys a beautiful place. We should buy an apartment here! :3

2592 notes • Posted 2021-05-29 06:25:33 GMT

#3

Upstate New York Hunter Mountain Spirit

@thelittlemermaidfan1989

Up in Hunter New York, the weather was perfect for Ziplining! The weather was clear and everything! For a young pup named Hudson named after Henry Hudson he was stoked he always loved Ziplining! This started off right, when all of sudden coming off the last Zipline the cable suddenly was cut by someone or something! Hudson went rolling down the mountain. Hudson- "AHHH!!!! Oof!!! Ahh!!!!" He said getting lucky and brushing himself off.."what the heck was that?!!" Sure enough he saw it then! It was a...ghost!! Or a spirit!! Or something. "Hey you!! Excuse me!!! You!!!" The spirit saw him and then ran away!! "HEY!!! WAIT!!!!"

Too late.... the spirit was gone..

Hudson- took out his cell phone and called the resort. "This is Hudson the Zipline is closed in fact close them all the Zipline cord has been cut!!!....I dont know who just come look yourself!!!"

Hudson- "Oh what to do...." He then saw a newspaper international and it was opened to the page of Japan. A dog named Chihiro was being crowned the spirit princess for helping spirits find there place. "Maybe she can help..." he said as he ran back to the resort. THe camera zoomed in on Chihiros picture and it went to her ceremony over in Japan :)

2634 notes • Posted 2021-07-20 03:56:41 GMT

#2

Godfather of the “Moon”

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Shortstop was asleep after a normal day of nothing going on. It was then a vision came on.... in the dream he was awake and what appeared to be somewhere in the east...it wasnt clear at all... but then he saw a little girl reaching out to him :O! “Help us!! Please!! :’( PLEASE!! Hes gone!! Lost to us!!! (Pegasus) Shortstop- “WHO?!!” He responded but she vanished and then he saw what appeared to be darkness!!! The sun was blocked out by a red moon!!! He then saw what appeared to be the world burning and an evil laugh!!! It was then he woke up with a startle!!!! 

Shortstop- “HUH???!! What..??!!!! What was that?!!!!!” he was sweating alot and his heart rate was up with his paws iced over

2744 notes • Posted 2021-02-21 05:20:30 GMT

#1

When Dexter met Blossom

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Narrator- "The City of Townsville :3... is celebrating its return of its heroes after they helped Dodger rebuild after that final battle! People were cheering them on as they flew through the streets!!! :3 Yes the town was proud...even the villains :3. Somewhat...:3 But hey here they come!!! :3 Wait right at me....:O

Girls- "Mr Narrator!!!!! :D" they flew to the screen and hugged him Narrator- "oooff!!! :3 Yes...I missed you too :3 ^_^."

Bubbles- "Okay you can continue with the story :3" Narrator- "Thankyou sweet cheeks :3. Anyway as I was saying Yes sir they were celebrated all over but one thing was troubling the leader :3. She noticed everything that they were being recognized but...to Blossom someone else deserved to be recognized....and he wasnt.

Blossom- "Girls? Dont you think someone else deserves to be recognized? I mean...he did save my life and held down Grogar by himself for a while! I dare say he truly was a key in our victory. What do you think?

3333 notes • Posted 2021-06-13 06:42:14 GMT

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I keep waking up in the middle of the night. Sometimes from the acid ravaging my esophagus from some annoying ailment, sometimes from the jet lag that sits heavy on my eyelids at two in the afternoon and pries them awake at four in the morning. I tell myself that first thing in the morning, I will finally compile all of the golden thoughts and sparkling experiences- and predictably, this will vanishes as soon as the sun’s morning rays streak through the window. But after fingers fluttering around my neck and keyboard and apartment for several days, it’s time to write of the past two weeks. My past two weeks in Australia. Our past two weeks in Australia.

September 24

We’re fairly used to early morning flights: ours to Australia was no different. With a 3am wakeup call and generous pickup from Mom and Geza, we began the first leg of our journey. Because of an upgrade, sleeping tablets, and noise-cancelling headphones, the 17-hour flight went as well as could be. By the time we arrived in Townsville, Australia three plane changes later- our bed at the hotel was deeply welcome.

September 25

After sleeping on what felt like a cloud made of mashed potatoes, morning came early and we sorted our rental car to Airlie Beach and stocked up on Aussie snacks, including a long awaited introduction to Vegemite via Cheesymite Scroll.

It was an arid three hour drive through the Australian countryside: carcasses of wallabies strewn about the roadside, craggy, beautiful trees seemingly reaching upwards and outwards for a drink of water, rolling hills changing from brown to green to red. I am sure that Mark and I were both feeling the excited compression of emotions after months of planning this trip. We were on our way to visit Olivia, Mark’s thirteen-year-old daughter, to spend the next three days together.

After driving in what felt like desert for hours, an electric shock of blue greeted us as we turned a corner. The ocean with its soft white veil and Cowry-shell necklace and ceaseless heave beckoned us closer and we followed unquestioningly.

When I first saw Olivia loping through the sliding glass door and out into the yard with two dogs at her heels, the resemblance to her father struck me. The height, the stance, the slight squaring of the shoulders with neck bent and gaze seemingly turned upward even though I fell inches well below.

I was presented with my first tube of Vegemite- which rests in my kitchen cabinet- along with a generous offering of some of Australia’s sweetest gifts. After some time arranging activities for the following day and marinating in the heat, Mark and I left to check into our hotel across the city before meeting back up with Olivia for a dinner of burgers and wings at Little Vegas. After stuffing ourselves full of Americana-inspired sandwiches, we crashed into sleep hard and fast- prepared for an early, exciting start.

September 26

exploring

Tom, Liv, Mark

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Whitehaven

Anna, Liv, Tom

After a frenzied start of the day Mark, Olivia, Olivia’s cousin Tom, and I hopped aboard a bright purple catamaran for a day exploring the Whitsunday Islands. A stunning boat-ride cresting waves shared with turtles and dolphins and sharks, we arrived at Whitehaven Beach. As we tromped our way up the hill to the overlook, we chattered about snakes and the rocks and leaving as many people in our dust as we possibly could. The trees around us pointed their gnarled fingers toward the ocean and we followed, shocked at the tableau that surrounded us. Alabaster sand met water that azure only begins to describe, encompassed by a sky of blue fondant, soft and delicious. Our feet hit ground that felt less like granules of broken down minerals and rocks and more like powdered sugar.

We spent hours married to that sand: grazing our fingers across, sinking our bodies in, comparing the hard, barnacled slabs of earth to the softness surrounding it. We became neighborly with stingrays and I cried from happiness when I felt the small, viscous muscles of a sea snail work their way across my fingertips. I became lost in a tide pool the size of a credit card, fully absorbed in an alien world bursting with life I don’t understand, much like that around me most of the time.

September 27

Hideaway Bay

cockatoo

cockatoos in the trees

Liv, Little Vegas

My senses were shattered after such an incredible day prior: filled with new friends, discovery of life, snorkeling, sailing, and nautical exploration. It took a walk at dawn to start our final day in Airlie to refocus my mind. We met again with Olivia and were eager to continue our play in the sea, extending our expedition to Hideaway Bay. We were welcomed yet again by the sea and her unrelenting generosity. We were gifted with dozens of cowrie shells, picturesque views, and beams of sun roasting our skin as we splayed out, eyes expectant and intent on each centimeter of prosperous strand.

We ended a sun-soaked day back in the same seats at Little Vegas, chowing on fried chicken and balls of macaroni and cheese and burgers. It was relaxed, it was easy, it felt like a home- in a way.

September 28

Vegemite Toast

Whitehaven, Liv and Mark

off to Maggie

new markers and books

Saying “goodbye” never gets easier, particularly after mornings like this. I had my first proper Vegemite toast, made by Olivia and Mark, before he and I left for our journey back to Townsville. The flavor still reminds me of salty tears.

We retraced the roads back toward Townsville and were met by Mark’s sister Lizzii and her husband Jason at the rental car lot. We shared a first “double date” at GYO, a favourite Japanese restaurant, before we boarded the ferry toward Magnetic Island (aka Maggie), where they live with their sons Harry and Flynn. They’re almost neighbours with Mark’s mother and stepfather, Sue and Mal, just a few twists and turns up the street.

I fought through exhaustion to enjoy a delicious home-cooked roast chicken (which Flynn, the voracious meat-eater, particularly loved) with the beautiful, welcoming Watson family and Mal: sipping champagne, tasting light-as-air Pavlova and settling into a new pace, new place.

September 29

bedtime stories

koala, sleeping

Flynn, Mark, Harry

hungry kookaburra

the Forts

Mark started the day with one of his pavement-pounding too-many-kilometers-to-be-reasonable runs while I continued to sleep off jet-lag and started my day watching Mal feed kookaburras mince off the balcony. We shared brekkie (juicy bacon and perfectly over-easy eggs) complete with the Vitamin B wonders of Vegemite followed by a dip in crystal clear water in Radical Bay.

Mark and I had our first proper bush walk up to the Forts, eyes peeled for koalas. Those sleepy, stoned creatures did nothing but rest their fluffy behinds in the crook of gum trees and sleep through the sweltering heat. We garnered views of Magnetic Island and its stunning bays that reminded me of why people choose to live on the tropically bucolic island- backpackers and tourists rivaling the local population in size.

It was an exciting time as dusk fell when the rock wallabies began to truly debut. Carefully retrieving the snacks of carrots and apples the boys brought, I finally got to see wallabies that were alive and well. We began to wind up the day with the Watson crew at a perfectly deserted park smack dab in front of the ocean. We ate sweet chili burgers and threw sausages to the blue-winged kookaburras laughing peculiarly at us from their perches in the dusk. The evening ended with bedtime stories of Diary of a Possum and Possum Magic.

September 30

My birthday and our final morning on Maggie was crowned with eggs, bacon, pancakes, and gifts with the family with a few games of UNO, something I had never played until Harry taught me the ways of the game. I am now a convert.

We hugged Lizzii almost-teary-eyed goodbyes before taking Harry to a club dedicated to training lifesavers, apparently a very important thing in Australia. Donning a purple wetsuit, fluoro pink vest, and lime green swimming cap- young Harry walked onto the beach among his classmates for the first time with determination and ease. Flynn spent the next half hour being a charming spider in the web of playground equipment, crafting a trap where he would nip-nip-nip us until our fly-bodies were drained of invisible blood. Eventually, our time had to end and we caught the ferry back to Townsville for our flight to Hobart, Tasmania.

Sue, Mark’s mum, met us at the airport and we drove to the chilly harbor to share a bottle of bubbly and toast to the next set of adventures back in the city where Mark created so many of his stories. We sat around the pitiful heat of a decorative flame and chatted about the flight and the days to come. Immediately I felt at ease, like Hobart was telling me to stay for a bit. Soon after, the brightness of Alex and Amy joined us. Two incredible constants in Mark’s life, they were welcome familiar faces not seen since January in the brutal cold of Milwaukee. It felt as if family had walked into the hotel lobby.

After moments of flushed, bright reunion we made our way to St. Albi to meet Matt and Ange, more of Mark’s dearest friends. “Quick with a joke and to light your smoke” describes Matt well, minus the smoking part, and he is balanced by the pure loveliness of Ange. I felt wholly invited to the table and we laughed, sank into some of the best steak I have ever had, and left plumed in red after too much good wine.

October 1

The Henry Jones Art Hotel

clearly thrilled and ready to be an engaged adult

Landscape

best calamari, ever

The glorious day started with Billie. Two years old with more charm, cheek, and cleverness than fair for one little girl, she scooped us back up into her expressive, curious world. We took a road that reminded me of a curly-fry to Matt and Ange’s for brunch (savory corn fritters and bacon) in a house seemingly plucked off a glossy page of Dwell. We met little, lion-haired and hearted Liam for the first time and just as he began waking from his nap, we went home so that I could begin mine. We had late lunch scheduled with Sue, Mark’s grandparents John and Joan, and his Great Aunt, Pam; I wanted to be well-rested and in top form.

Mark nudged me awake for a tour through Tasmania for glimpses of his previous home in Huonville to the farm in Woodbridge. He always told me how Washington resembled Tasmania, but I don’t think I ever truly believed him until I began to view the landscape in person. The unending hills draped in greenery, the blue-tray water dappled with crisp, clear light, the gentle clearness of the air. The Eucalyptus, Mark driving on my right, and the soft white flocks of lambs freshly introduced to spring were the small reminders that I was in a world unknown to me.

Our lunch was nearing and Mark wanted to show me one last place: the jetty where he and his late father spent “hours on end, talking about anything and everything”. The tide announced its familiar greeting as we creaked across the timber, out to sea. To my delight, a flock of inky cockatoos screeched in a frenzy to our right. Mark laughed as I laughed at the clamour and took my into the arms that feel like home. He expressed himself simply and perfectly and knelt. It felt as if my lungs were removed and replaced with sugar-spun lanterns filled with moths and he asked. And I answered. And we were engaged.

Catching my breath, I said I wanted to remember every part of that moment: the mellow temperature, sound of the birds now in the distance, soft saline bite in the air. He told me I wouldn’t need to and turned me around to a photographer, a friend of his from his days working at the newspaper, The Mercury. Her name is Amy and she captured every candid moment so that I could revisit the memory at any time.

The next several hours were a shaky, delicious whirlwind. I met heaps of Mark’s beautiful family who were under the impression that they were waiting at the restaurant for a surprise birthday party for me. There were tear-inducing toasts, staticky video calls to my friends and family back home, photos upon photos, and endless embraces. It took an hour for my champagne-flute grasping hands to stop shaking.

The filminess begins to drop away by the time we were sitting in the window of our room at The Henry Jones. We came into focus a bit more as we sat, painting my nails (it was necessary!), Mark sipping a beer, and a rendition of Can’t Help Falling in Love floating from the speakers. In a deliriously happy and slightly shocked state, we wandered around Hobart’s city center in the dusk among the places he used to frequent, around the marina filled with ships that have seen the world.

We ate richly and langourously  at Landscape, on silky scallops and firm orechiette, delicate calamari gilded with miso caramel and a plump gem of fillet. We chased the meal with a bottle of glittery light Tasmanian Jansz, sent as a gift to our room from Seattle by Mark’s wonderful sister and brother-in-law, Anna and Nick.

We slept beautifully.

October 2

teething madonna

posh pit to mona

We had left a day behind that felt like a watercolor, so we followed it up with an oily canvas covered in slashes of acid: the Museum of Old and New Art, MONA. The gallery- more like an asylum- is well described here. I was captivated by a pageant of taxidermied kittens sharing tea and a game of croquet; the ridiculous faces of the animals preserved by Noah’s Ark in a painting struck my fancy.

We drank champagne to and from the museum on a fast ferry, glimmering from within from the sheer nearness of each other.

October 3

After sausage rolls at the athletics track where Mark used to train, we noshed on flaky meaty pie from Jackman & McRoss in Princes Park, and shared an unfussy burger at Jack Greene with Mark’s crew of friends. We wandered through the galleries in Salamanca and continued to explore Hobart before dinner at Blackman’s Bay with Sue, a meal of gnocchi ragù tender as the company we dined with.

After a day of eating my heart out, I felt like vomiting my heart out. And then I did. Damn acid reflux. Note to self: schedule endoscopy.

October 4

It was an ideal last day in Tasmania, filled with small charms and everyday comforts that reminded us that the wonderful comes both in sweeping, grand gestures and the quiet, simple routine. One of my favorite things to do in a new country is visit a grocery store. I love aimlessly walking through the aisles to gape at the artfully wrapped sweets and goggle at what I consider bizarre meats and drool at the hundreds of foreign flavors of potato chips. I filled my basket with jars of Vegemite to bring home as gifts (which were taken away when going through security) and lollies before spending a few last hours with Alex and Billie before we left to spend our last night with Liam, Ange, and Matt.

Ange prepared a perfectly light and luxuriously hearty lamb salad, we sipped more bubbles, and digested over some trash TV- soaking up our last moments on the island.

October 5

Sydney Harbor

Longrain, Mark and Anna

Josh, Mark, Justin

Our taxi arrived in the dead of night to pick us up for our 6am flight to Sydney. Barely awake, we made our way to the city: only two stops away from home in Tacoma, but a world’s distance away.

We spent the morning traipsing through the city that reminded me a little bit of so many places I have loved: New York, Seattle, Glasgow, Hong Kong. We stopped for a coffee at one of the many vibrant little cafes in the back streets that Mark used to frequent during his time working and living there. The streets were alive with people smoking their reeking, modelesque cigarettes, working hard or working hard to look working hard on their cell phones, and dressed to the sixes, sevens, eights, and nines.

After stopping to stare at the Circular Quay and all its activity for a bit, we took a ferry out to Manly Beach for a wander- drinking in our surroundings the way there, the brisk wind raising the hairs on our skin as we stood on the port of the ship.

After a stroll around the beachtown and lunch on the docks, we made our way back to the Modern Art Museum and then onto the balcony of the Aurora for drinks with Mark’s previous coworkers from the old newspaper days, Justin and Josh. Although far too short, it was a delight meeting these friends from far away times and far away climes who clearly hold their friendship as highly as Mark does.

Our last proper meal in Australia was relished at Longrain: clean Tassie sparkling with welcome dishes of Betel leaf wrapped chicken, bright acidic Som Tum, comforting stir fry, and succulent pork hock. Of course we stopped at McDonalds on the way home so that I’d have a midnight snack: the Double Cheeseburgers are far better in Oz than the US.

As we spent our last hours remembering the past two weeks we had spent together in a place so familiar and so foreign, I felt tiredness nuzzle into my chest like a kitten, soft and inviting as a warm baguette.

I fell asleep next to my fiancé- ready to commence tomorrow, together.

australia. I keep waking up in the middle of the night. Sometimes from the acid ravaging my esophagus from some annoying ailment, sometimes from the jet lag that sits heavy on my eyelids at two in the afternoon and pries them awake at four in the morning.

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Can Veneer Fix Crooked Teeth? Dental Precinct

Porcelain Veneers in Townsville | Veneers Procedure | Dental Precinct

If you want a drastic change in your smile, our Porcelain Veneers services in Townsville is a great option. 6-10 veneers can give you an entirely new appearance.

For many people, veneers can be one of the most effective ways to solve the cosmetic issues associated with crooked teeth to create the appearance of a straighter smile. Veneers are not suitable for everyone with crooked teeth, though. We go into more detail about whether veneers are a good option for you in our latest blog - Check it out on our website.

Cosmetic Porcelain Veneers

If you’ve ever wanted a dramatic smile makeover in the least time necessary, our cosmetic veneers in Bushland Beach are a wonderful option.

Depending on the shape and width of your smile, as few as 6-10 veneers can give you an entirely new appearance. The number you need depends on how many teeth are visible while you’re talking or smiling.

What are Dental Veneers?

Veneers are thin shells of porcelain designed to fit over the front of the applicable teeth. Their design is so specific that you can decide what shape, size, and colour you want each tooth to look like. Unlike crowns, veneers do not cover the entire tooth; only the front.

What is the Procedure Like?

After your initial consultation, we plan two appointments. The first is a prep visit where your teeth are slightly adjustedand an impression is taken. We send the moulds and requirements to our lab, where each veneer is crafted by hand. About two weeks later, the permanent veneers are ready for placement. We’ll have you come back by our office and Dr Vikram will bond each piece of porcelain to the applicable tooth.

Do Veneers Work Instantly?

As soon as your permanent veneers are bonded in place, your smile is instantly transformed. It will look whiter, straighter, and appropriately shaped. Some people even refer to them as “instant braces.”

Find out if you’re a candidate for cosmetic dental veneers. Call our Bushland Beach dentist today to reserve a consultation.

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Rooting For Your Dental Health - Root Canal Therapy Procedures in Townsville

Root Canal Dental Treatment Cost Townsville - Root Canal Dentist

Get safe and gentle root canal treatment services and cost in Townsville at Dental Precinct. We keep you comfortable & offer dental sedation options.

Severe tooth pain can be a sign of an underlying issue, don’t let it escalate. Our root canal treatment at Dental Precinct is tailored to address severe tooth infections, relieving pain and preserving your natural tooth. We believe in acting promptly to prevent further complications. Our experienced team will work alongside you to ensure a comfortable and successful treatment process. Reach out today, schedule your consultation, and let’s nip the pain in the bud together​.

Do you have a severe toothache or abscessed tooth? If your tooth is dying, our gentle root canal services can get you out of pain and back to feeling yourself again.

What’s Involved in Endodontic Treatment?

Root canal therapy involves removing the infected nerve tissues inside of your tooth, medicating the area, and sealing off the hollow canal to prevent reinfection. Since your tooth is no longer vital, Dr Vikram recommends placing a porcelain crown to reinforce the remaining structure.

Why You Should Treat an Abscessed Tooth

Abscessed or dying teeth will continue to deteriorate and pose a risk to adjacent teeth. It’s important to restore your tooth while it’s still salvageable. Otherwise it will have to be extracted and replaced.

Dental Precinct offers gentle anaesthetic and dental sedation options to help you feel comfortable throughout your root canal. We treat you like family!

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Invisalign® Clear Aligners - Dental Precinct Townsville

Invisalign® Clear Aligners in Townsville is most advanced method for teeth straightening, Get a picture-perfect smile with Invisalign Townsville at Dental Precinct.

Invisalign treatment

Invisalign is the most advanced teeth straightening technology available right now. It helps you get a picture-perfect smile invisibly. It uses almost transparent plastic braces to re-align your smile.

It’s nearly invisible & doesn’t impact your social life.

Invisalign clear aligners allows you to see the expected results of treatment before you even start through our digital technology. Invisalign clear aligners won’t interfere with your lifestyle, and has even been proven to be as effective as traditional braces for treating a wide variety of orthodontic issues.

How Does Invisalign® Clear Aligners Work?

Unlike your traditional metal braces, Invisalign covers each & every tooth completely. These aligners keep pushing your teeth gently to align them in the desired position.

After wearing it for few weeks, Invisalign will straighten your teeth, giving you a picture-perfect smile!

Do I need to wear Invisalign constantly?

Invisalign offers a lot of flexibility, unlike their metal peers. You can easily remove them while eating or cleaning. But we recommend wearing it for maximum hours a day to ensure quicker results.

How long will the whole process take?

The period of treatment depends on your dental conditions & how long you wear Invisalign a day.  But on average, it will take anywhere between 12 to 14 months.

Meanwhile, you can see the results in a couple of weeks.

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At Dental Precinct, we offer Invisalign treatment for patients in Townsville. And if you’re located in Mount Low, Jensen, Black River, Deeragun, Burdell, Bohle, Mount St John, Cosgrove, or surrounding suburbs.

Let us help you get your straight and picture-perfect smile.

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Smile brightly and shine a radiant smile with dental cleaning. Let dental problems not stop you from celebrating. Dental Precinct helps you with oral problems.

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Teeth whitening is an easy and fast way to enhance the overall appearance of your smile. Not only is Teeth Whitening Townsville effective, but it’s also safe and non-invasive to teeth.

We offer various teeth whitening techniques based on the needs of our patients, some are technologically advanced Teeth Whitening Townsville treatments, which are safe and produce excellent results.

When to Consider Teeth Whitening

Teeth Whitening is a great way to jump-start your smile makeover. You can use it on its own, or prior to other planned cosmetic procedures.

We offer two types of Teeth Whitening Townsville treatments: in-chair (same-day) and take-home trays. One allows you to brighten your teeth in one sitting and the other is a system you wear once a day for up to two weeks for similar results. The same-day procedure is perfect for last-minute results when you’re short on time and need to make a great first impression.

Maintenance After Teeth Whitening

To keep your smile bright, do your best to avoid dark foods and liquids (like tea or coffee). Scheduling regular scale and cleans is also helpful. We suggest topping off with your home kit after every checkup for at least a few days in a row. People who develop stain more quickly may want to whiten more often.

Is Teeth Whitening Safe?

Yes. However, there are a few requirements. Your teeth and gums should be healthy, and you should not be pregnant or nursing. Only adults qualify for teeth whitening treatments. If you have sensitive teeth, please speak to Dr. Vikram (Vik) Vasisht about adjusting your whitening regimen to minimise discomfort. Using sensitivity toothpaste can help.

Call Dental Precinct today to reserve your Teeth Whitening Townsville session.

Dreaming of a smile transformation? Cosmetic dentistry options in Bushland Beach are more affordable than ever. At Dental Precinct, we combine a variety of cosmetic procedures to give you the best results in a manner that fits your lifestyle.

Types of Procedures Involved

Depending on what it is you’re hoping to achieve, Dr Vikram might recommend one or more of the following for optimal aesthetic results:

• Dental veneers • Teeth whitening • White fillings or bonding • Dental implants • Porcelain crowns and bridges

If you feel embarrassed about the way your smile looks, we can help. Everything is planned around your vision; we never push you to get aesthetic procedures that you don’t want or need.

The Consultation Process

The best way to find out if a smile makeover is right for you, is to reserve a consultation at our office. From there, Dr Vikram will evaluate your teeth and discuss your concerns. We’ll only suggest options that are appropriate (and that we would recommend to our own family members). Together, we can work to transform your smile into an accessory that you feel confident about showing off.

Contact Dental Precinct in Bushland Beach today to get started.

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Emergency? We've Got You Covered - Dental Precinct

Emergency Dentist Townsville - Dental Precinct Bushland Beach

24x7 Emergency Dentist Available in Townsville. Get the Best Emergency Dentist. We offer dental implants, emergency dental, cosmetic dentistry, & more.

Dental emergencies can’t wait, and neither should you! Dental Precinct offers immediate care for toothaches, broken teeth, and other urgent issues. Our 24/7 emergency services ensure you get the relief you need quickly. Trust our skilled team to provide prompt, effective treatment and get you back to smiling in no time. Visit Dental Precinct for more information on our emergency services.

Dental Emergencies don’t take weekends off,  so neither do we.

Give us a call & we will arrange a quick appointment

Caring Staff

Our gentle & caring staff makes sure you feel comfortable during your dental emergency treatment.

Easy Payment Plans

Get your dental emergency treated today & pay later with our Easy Payment Plans.

What is a Dental Emergency?

Any sudden & extreme pain in your teeth or gums without any physical accident is called a dental emergency. Other dental emergencies include knocked out tooth, chipped or cracked tooth, jaw dislocation, displaced or broken denture & sporting injuries.

Why reach out Dental Precinct Immediately?

Dental Emergencies are often too painful & excruciating. Delaying treatment can lead to severe complications.

Reaching quickly to the dental expert will ensure you suffer less pain. It also helps in solving the problem at the initial stage before it worsens. So it’s advisable to reach out to Dental Precinct specialists immediately.

How quick will you get an appointment?

We prioritise any Dental Emergencies Townsville. So once you give us a call, we will do our best to arrange a same-day appointment.

Suburbs We Help In Townsville for Dental Emergency

Do you live in Townsville, Mount Low, Jensen, Black River, Deeragun, Burdell, Bohle, Mount St John, Cosgrove, or surrounding suburbs and are in need of emergency dentist? Why to make it complicated?

We are available 24×7 in your service, so book a quick appointment now.

Just check with us and we will get you out of pain ASAP! with our best team of Townsville dentists.

With Dental Precinct, finding a reliable dentist near Townsville has never been easier. We’re strategically located for your convenience, so you can bid farewell to those lengthy journeys to get your pearly whites checked!

Convenience at Your Fingertips: Dentist in Townsville

Convenience matters more, especially when it comes to your dental health. That’s why Dental Precinct is strategically located to serve as your go-to dentist near Townsville. Say goodbye to long commutes and hello to quality dental care right in your neighbourhood.

For a top-notch Dentist in Townsville, you’ve just hit the jackpot. At Dental Precinct, we’re not just any ordinary dental clinic – we’re your one-stop solution for all things dental, right here in the heart of Townsville.

Services That Make You Smile - Dentist Townsville

At Dental Precinct, we offer comprehensive services tailored to your dental needs. 

From addressing missing teeth with precision Dental Implants to relieving discomfort.

Excellence extends to offering efficient same-day crowns for your convenience, ensuring you don’t have to wait long to enjoy a restored smile.

Specialise in wisdom tooth removal, utilising advanced techniques to ensure our patients a smooth and comfortable experience.

Whether it’s enhancing the appearance of your smile with a transformative Smile Makeover or straightening misaligned teeth with Orthodontics, we’ve got the expertise and technology to achieve the desired results.

Success Stories: Real People, Real Smiles- Dentist in Townsville

Read inspiring success stories of individuals on our website who have transformed their lives with our dental services. From regaining the joy of eating to confidently sharing their smiles, these stories showcase the positive impact of dental treatment procedures

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Inlays, Onlays, and Crowns - Dental Precinct Townsville

Dental Crowns and Bridges Townsville | Dental Precinct

Are you looking for Dental Crowns & Bridges Services in Townsville?. Choose our highly trained team, we will help you to fix & replace your missing teeth.

Restore strength and beauty to your smile with inlays, onlays, and crowns! These custom-made restorations repair and protect damaged teeth, allowing you to smile with confidence again. Schedule your appointment and rejuvenate your smile today!

Crowns and Bridges in Bushland Beach

Each of our crowns and bridges are custom made to enhance your smile. The durable porcelain and ceramic materials withstand everyday activities but also blend in with adjacent teeth (for optimal aesthetics.)

Repairing Broken or Worn Teeth

Dental crowns are recommended for covering damaged, worn, or compromised teeth that would otherwise give out during everyday use. These “caps” add an extra layer of protection for the weak tooth structure. They’re also recommended if you’ve recently had a root canal. Our crowns can also be placed on top of dental implants for single tooth replacement.

Replacing Missing Teeth

Dental bridges are multi-tooth restorations that we use to fill in the “gap” left behind by missing teeth. Either end of the bridge is anchored on top of a healthy tooth or pair of dental implants.

The Treatment Process

Getting a crown or bridge usually requires two separate appointments: the preparation visit and then the final placement about two weeks later. To ensure your comfort, your tooth will be numbed with local anaesthetic (but dental sedation is always available if you prefer a deeper level of relaxation.)

Call Dental Precinct for an exam and custom treatment plan.

Same Day Crowns Townsville

Get Your Same Day Crowns in Townsville Today! – Greetings and salutations! 

We are delighted to have you grace our digital doorstep. Say goodbye to the hassle and hello to convenience with our same-day crown service right here in Townsville! At our dental clinic, we understand that your time is precious. That’s why we offer same day crowns in Townsville: You can walk in with a dental issue and a brand-new crown – all in one day!

No more multiple appointments or temporary crowns. With our state-of-the-art technology and skilled dental team, we can create and place your custom same day crowns in Townsville in just a single visit. It’s quick, it’s convenient, and it’s hassle-free.

Dental Precinct: Where Experience Meets Innovation- Same Day Crowns in Townsville

Real Cases: Extensive experience in handling diverse dental cases.

Cutting-Edge Technology: Utilizing state-of-the-art tools for superior care.

Absolute Care: Your well-being is our priority every step of the way.

Gentle Dentistry: We ensure a comfortable and relaxed experience for all.

Our Team Excellence

Your smile deserves nothing less than the best, and that’s precisely what we strive to deliver at Dental Precinct.

Our team boasts 25 years of collective experience, assuring you that your dental needs are in capable and experienced hands.

With a stellar 4.9 Google rating, our practice is recognised for delivering outstanding dental care in the Townsville community.

Whether you need a routine check-up, dental implant, cosmetic dentistry, or emergency dental service, our team is here to give you the best treatment. Your smile deserves nothing less than the best, and that’s precisely what we strive to deliver at Dental Precinct.

Ready to transform your oral health with Dental Precinct?

Experience the difference with our same-day crowns service in Townsville. Book your appointment now and leave our clinic with a smile – and a brand-new same day crown in Townsville!

We aim to partner with you in achieving excellent oral health and a beautiful smile. With our advanced facilities and patient-centred approach, we are one of Townsville’s most preferred dental care choices.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment and experience the difference firsthand.

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Crowns & Bridges Townsville Fix Your Missing Teeth - Dental Precinct in Townsville

Dental Crowns and Bridges Townsville | Dental Precinct

Are you looking for Dental Crowns & Bridges Services in Townsville?. Choose our highly trained team, we will help you to fix & replace your missing teeth.

Crowns and Bridges in Bushland Beach

Each of our crowns and bridges are custom made to enhance your smile. The durable porcelain and ceramic materials withstand everyday activities but also blend in with adjacent teeth (for optimal aesthetics.)

Repairing Broken or Worn Teeth

Dental crowns are recommended for covering damaged, worn, or compromised teeth that would otherwise give out during everyday use. These “caps” add an extra layer of protection for the weak tooth structure. They’re also recommended if you’ve recently had a root canal. Our crowns can also be placed on top of dental implants for single tooth replacement.

Replacing Missing Teeth

Dental bridges are multi-tooth restorations that we use to fill in the “gap” left behind by missing teeth. Either end of the bridge is anchored on top of a healthy tooth or pair of dental implants.

The Treatment Process

Getting a crown or bridge usually requires two separate appointments: the preparation visit and then the final placement about two weeks later. To ensure your comfort, your tooth will be numbed with local anaesthetic (but dental sedation is always available if you prefer a deeper level of relaxation.)

Call Dental Precinct for an exam and custom treatment plan.

Same Day Crowns Townsville

Get Your Same Day Crowns in Townsville Today! – Greetings and salutations! 

We are delighted to have you grace our digital doorstep. Say goodbye to the hassle and hello to convenience with our same-day crown service right here in Townsville! At our dental clinic, we understand that your time is precious. That’s why we offer same day crowns in Townsville: You can walk in with a dental issue and a brand-new crown – all in one day!

No more multiple appointments or temporary crowns. With our state-of-the-art technology and skilled dental team, we can create and place your custom same day crowns in Townsville in just a single visit. It’s quick, it’s convenient, and it’s hassle-free.

Dental Precinct: Where Experience Meets Innovation- Same Day Crowns in Townsville

Real Cases: Extensive experience in handling diverse dental cases.

Cutting-Edge Technology: Utilizing state-of-the-art tools for superior care.

Absolute Care: Your well-being is our priority every step of the way.

Gentle Dentistry: We ensure a comfortable and relaxed experience for all.

Our Team Excellence

Your smile deserves nothing less than the best, and that’s precisely what we strive to deliver at Dental Precinct.

Our team boasts 25 years of collective experience, assuring you that your dental needs are in capable and experienced hands.

With a stellar 4.9 Google rating, our practice is recognised for delivering outstanding dental care in the Townsville community.

Whether you need a routine check-up, dental implant, cosmetic dentistry, or emergency dental service, our team is here to give you the best treatment. Your smile deserves nothing less than the best, and that’s precisely what we strive to deliver at Dental Precinct.

Ready to transform your oral health with Dental Precinct?

Experience the difference with our same-day crowns service in Townsville. Book your appointment now and leave our clinic with a smile – and a brand-new same day crown in Townsville!

We aim to partner with you in achieving excellent oral health and a beautiful smile. With our advanced facilities and patient-centred approach, we are one of Townsville’s most preferred dental care choices.

Contact us today to schedule an appointment and experience the difference firsthand.

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Transform Your Smile Today - Dental Precinct in Townsville

Teeth Whitening Townsville - Cosmetic Dentist - Smile Makeovers - Dental Precinct

Get teeth Whitening Services in Townsville at Dental Precinct. Our procedures are safe and affordable. Dental Precinct in Townsville will help in teeth whitening.

Dental Precinct smile makeover services are very much affordable and safe. If you want transform your smile completely then book online consultation with us today!

Uncover a brighter smile at Dental Precinct with our cosmetic dentistry services. From teeth whitening to smile makeovers, we tailor each treatment to your unique needs, ensuring a radiant smile that leaves a lasting impression. Discover the path to your dream smile today!

Teeth Whitening is a great way to jump-start your smile makeover. You can use it on its own, or prior to other planned cosmetic procedures.

We offer two types of Teeth Whitening Townsville treatments: in-chair (same-day) and take-home trays. One allows you to brighten your teeth in one sitting and the other is a system you wear once a day for up to two weeks for similar results. The same-day procedure is perfect for last-minute results when you’re short on time and need to make a great first impression.

To keep your smile bright, do your best to avoid dark foods and liquids (like tea or coffee). Scheduling regular scale and cleans is also helpful. We suggest topping off with your home kit after every checkup for at least a few days in a row. People who develop stain more quickly may want to whiten more often.

Dreaming of a smile transformation? Cosmetic dentistry options in Bushland Beach are more affordable than ever. At Dental Precinct, we combine a variety of cosmetic procedures to give you the best results in a manner that fits your lifestyle.

Types of Procedures Involved

Depending on what it is you’re hoping to achieve, Dr Vikram might recommend one or more of the following for optimal aesthetic results:

• Dental veneers • Teeth whitening • White fillings or bonding • Dental implants • Porcelain crowns and bridges

If you feel embarrassed about the way your smile looks, we can help. Everything is planned around your vision; we never push you to get aesthetic procedures that you don’t want or need.

The best way to find out if a smile makeover is right for you, is to reserve a consultation at our office. From there, Dr Vikram will evaluate your teeth and discuss your concerns. We’ll only suggest options that are appropriate (and that we would recommend to our own family members). Together, we can work to transform your smile into an accessory that you feel confident about showing off.

Contact Dental Precinct in Bushland Beach today to get started.

Yes. However, there are a few requirements. Your teeth and gums should be healthy, and you should not be pregnant or nursing. Only adults qualify for teeth whitening treatments. If you have sensitive teeth, please speak to Dr. Vikram (Vik) Vasisht about adjusting your whitening regimen to minimise discomfort. Using sensitivity toothpaste can help.

Call Dental Precinct today to reserve your Teeth Whitening Townsville session.

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Put Your Smile on the Fast Track with Dental Precinct's Same-Day Crowns

Dental Crowns and Bridges Townsville | Dental Precinct

Are you looking for Dental Crowns & Bridges Services in Townsville?. Choose our highly trained team, we will help you to fix & replace your missing teeth.

Why wait weeks for a dental crown when you can have one in a single visit? At Dental Precinct, we offer same-day crowns using advanced technology, allowing you to restore your damaged tooth quickly and efficiently. Schedule your appointment today and get back to your busy life with a beautiful, restored smile.

Crowns and Bridges in Bushland Beach

Each of our crowns and bridges are custom made to enhance your smile. The durable porcelain and ceramic materials withstand everyday activities but also blend in with adjacent teeth (for optimal aesthetics.)

Repairing Broken or Worn Teeth

Dental crowns are recommended for covering damaged, worn, or compromised teeth that would otherwise give out during everyday use. These “caps” add an extra layer of protection for the weak tooth structure. They’re also recommended if you’ve recently had a root canal. Our crowns can also be placed on top of dental implants for single tooth replacement.

Replacing Missing Teeth

Dental bridges are multi-tooth restorations that we use to fill in the “gap” left behind by missing teeth. Either end of the bridge is anchored on top of a healthy tooth or pair of dental implants.

The Treatment Process

Getting a crown or bridge usually requires two separate appointments: the preparation visit and then the final placement about two weeks later. To ensure your comfort, your tooth will be numbed with local anaesthetic (but dental sedation is always available if you prefer a deeper level of relaxation.)

Call Dental Precinct for an exam and custom treatment plan.