Brick, Butch, and Boomer, the Rowdyruff Boys, had battled their rivals, the Powerpuff Girls, across Smallville’s rooftops. Ultimately, the girls’ teamwork triumphed, leading to a decisive moment where the boys were thrown into the river.

As Brick lost consciousness, the last thing he saw was the girls celebrating their victory. He awoke submerged and disoriented, panic rising as he fought to break the surface. At last, he gasped for air and looked for his brothers, Butch and Boomer, who lay lifeless in the water.

A chill gripped him as he swam to them, dragging their bodies to the shore. They weren’t breathing. Desperately, Brick shook them, pleading, “C’mon, guys! Wake up! Please!”

As the sun set, casting long shadows around him, a nearby twig snapped, jolting Brick from his despair. He scanned the trees, shouting hoarsely, “Help! Somebody, please!” His heart raced, hoping against hope that someone would hear him and revive his brothers, as the weight of hopelessness threatened to consume him.