As Buttercup flew through the air she wondered where she could go. She thought of only one place. She flew down to her favorite bar, the place she always hung out with Butch. It was low key establishment where no one ever asked questions. As long as you had the cash, the bartenders stayed silent. No one cared who you were or where you were from. She walked in thinking she would feel at home here, but she just felt more lonely than ever.

She saw several people she knew, but no one used their real names, if any at all. “Hey, sweetheart, a guy said, approaching Buttercup as she sat in one of the corner booths by herself. “Lookin’ for company.”

Buttercup just rolled her eyes at him, but the guy sat down next to her and attempted to put his hands on her. Her eyes went red for a moment, and the guy backed off out of fright.

Buttercup sat alone again, and she was glad for the solitude. It didn’t last long, because a girl with frizzy red hair came up to her.

“Hey, geek,” the girl said.

“Buzz off, Princess,” Buttercup said. “I’m in no mood for you.”

“Oh, really, and what about Butch. He get smart and dump your ass.”

Buttercup just glared at her. She wanted nothing more than to wrap her hands around Princess’ neck, but that would draw too much attention.

“Like I said,” Buttercup remarked, trying to keep her cool. “Buzz off.” She emphasized the words, but it didn’t seem to work.

Princess was relentless. She slipped behind Buttercup and whispered in her ear. “He needs a girl who actually knows how to fuck.” That was it.

Buttercup rose up from her seat and grabbed Princess by the throat. She picked her up off the floor and threw her back down. She glared at her again, before picking up her bag and walking out.

She flew up into the air, looking down at all the the places she had been with Butch and her sisters. The memories were too much. She just had to get away from here. She had to go somewhere where there were no memories to haunt her. She flew until her energy was spent which didn’t take long.

As she came upon Citysville she felt quite winded, so she landed and looked for a place to eat. She tried to think about the last time she ate. Then she remembered. It was with Butch at the junkyard. She missed him so desperately. Why hadn’t she told him about the baby? She almost wished she had, but it was too late now.