Allie: And our story begins! Welcome everyone, to our new story! I'm so excited XD

Chiro: Me too. I'm very curious to what sort of plot you have for this story. It involves Mandarin in some large way, that I know, mainly from the cover picture for this story 0.0 but still, not many stories have him mainly revolved around the plot… in a good way.

Allie: You are right about that my young hero!

A VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION!

So yeah guys, just a quick question. If any of you would like to be involved in this story, I completely welcome you! The more people the better actually. So I'm asking that you all send in your own OC!

If you have already read my story "They're my family" and have sent in an OC there, then please just continue on with the story. If not, please answer the questions below when you send in your review! Or just send it to me in a message, either is fine. And you know what, say you already sent in an Oc. You can send in another just for the fun of it! :D

This OC will probably be one of the kids that come to "The Fun House!"

You're OC can basically be any age from 2 to 17 :D

So if you want to add you're OC just send me a review saying the

Age: (2 to 17 please ^-^ Remember, this place is a place for kids. HOWEVER! If you want to add an adult, that is also fine. I could try to make them into a helper or something at the Fun House (Since I have be requested if someone could do that already))

Name: (Sarah, George Lucy, it doesn't matter. I welcome all names! XD)

Hair color: (Any colors welcomed! XD)

Hair length: ( Short, long, curly, frizzy, spiky, like Yugi's hair from yugioh?!)

Eye Color: (Anything! XD Bring on the rainbow!)

Personality: (You can go wild with this one! Try to be specific!)

Background (if you want. Or I can just make up a random back ground for them): Example: A bad boy/girl who likes to smoke and doesn't get along great with their parents, but has an odd craving for chocolate. Doesn't like kids much, but enjoys a good rock band concert! Come to fun house because they like to get away from their parents for a while. (Something like that :D)

How would they react if they were suddenly kidnapped or attack by Skeleton King?!: (Scream at him, fear him? Try to punch him in the face? Punch, kick, and kill while taking names? Give me your best ideas! :D)

How do they think about Chiro?: (Do they like him? Hate him? Think he is adorable? Too childish? Weird? What?!)

How would they think about Rain (The person who of course runs the Fun house and lets them do whatever they want… as long as it doesn't injure others or themselves -_-): Example: (Likes her cause she is cool and lets them do what they want!?) (Respects her?) (Thinks of her as a mother/older sister figure?) (Hates her because she is too irresponsible to let young kids run around like hooligans!?) You get the idea ^_^

Anyway, I can't wait to see your OC's! ^_^ :D XD

-BEGIN THE CHAPTER/STORY-

Chiro sighed, leaning his back against the orange cushions that surrounded his circular chair. Bringing his legs up into the chair, he folded his arms to think in peace.

The Skeleton King hadn't attack for a while, which troubled him deeply. A whole week had passed since they had last seen their corrupted foe. A week of silence, of nothing.

It was the silence before the battle that had always made Chiro so jittery. What exactly was the Skeleton King planning?

Was he gathering his armies together for a large onslaught?

Or perhaps he finally gave up and moved on?

Not likely.

Rubbing his temple in frustration, Chiro groaned in depression.

What was he thinking? He knew very well that it was not the Skeleton King that had been bothering him lately.

It was his dreams.

Now although that wasn't very surprising since Chiro was often haunted in his dreams by nightmares and the Skeleton King, these ones were different.

These dreams were very different.

Shuddering at the thought, Chiro pulled his knees up to his chest. Biting his bottom lip, Chiro ran his hand through his hair.

These dream seemed more like… premonitions. As if he was witnessing a horrid future that might soon appear on his path as the 'chosen one'.

Closing his eyes, the wicked images flooded into his mind, clouding his vision.

"Quickly, this way!" Chiro commanded, pointing down a clear passage, motioning for the kids to head down it.

They were in some sort of dark lair. The children moving by so fast he was not able to see any of their faces.

Many children flooded pass him, rushing to escape from the evil that lurked behind them. Softly touching their shoulders as they passed him, Chiro counted the numbers. "6, 7, 8, 9… 9?" Chiro waited for others to come, but none did. "Where-!?"

"CHIRO!" The cry called from behind him desperately.

Whirling around, Chiro gasped. "RAIN!"

Then, a flash of white, ending the dream.

That constantly repeated in his nightmares night after night. He was not sure what that dream meant, or what message it was trying to give him. In truth, he didn't really want to know.

What was worst about all of that though, was that it some how involved Rain, an old friend from his childhood.

(If you wish to know more about Chiro and Rain's relationship, you can go to my other fanfic "Stay with me". Which involves Chiro telling the monkeys about his past)

Rain, only a few years older then him, had gone to the same orphanage as him before it shut down. She had been his first friend in the world after losing his parents. The one who taught him that even if you were to lose everything in the world, a single friend can help you overcome the pain.

She was that friend who showed him the light in living.

Even now, she was such an important and precious person in his life. She was currently living in the city even.

She ran a small daycare center or place for kids if you will. She called it the "Fun House". A place where kids of all ages could go and just be kids.

A place they could go if they needed to get away from the world of society, or just be with friends. Even orphans, who were unable to stay at the orphanage that was slowly becoming over pact on the other side of town, were able to stay at the Fun House till they found themselves a new home, or able to go out into the world by themselves.

Even kids who were having troubles with their parents could go there to cool their heads. There was so much to do there after all.

And Rain, the one in charge of it all, gave them the freedom all children want. She wants to listen to their problems and offer as much assistance as she can.

And as long as the kids did not injure themselves or others, they could do about whatever they wanted. Though some parents found it unwise to allow that for the children, Rain had been able to convince the city otherwise.

As soon as those kids entered that place, the skies were the limit, and rules no longer existed… well, except for 5 household rules Rain had put up.

1)No destruction to household objects, if it can be helped. If something is to occur, please inform Rain or the eldest person in the building. (If it was Ashren (One of Rain's many friends who actually lives in the Fun House with her and destroys many things in the building) who caused it, then she can pay for it.)

2) Anything is allowed in this house as long as it is not a threat to yourself or any other persons safety.

3) If you ever have a problem, please don't hid it or think you're a nuisance to others for sharing it. This place is about letting your problems out and overcoming them.

4)Everyone is welcomed as equals, and no one is left behind.

5) This place is a home to all who wish it to be, and shall be your home till you no longer want it to be.

Rain in her very own way had been saving this city and the children in it. She was leading its citizens into a brighter future.

Which is why he with held these past nights from Antauri, not sure whether or not he should involved his second in command to this odd nightmares. What if his dreams were more then just dreams?

Perhaps it was for the best that he did though? Antauri had always been able to explain what his dream might possibly mean, or at least give him comfort that they were only dreams.

Pinching the bridge of his nose, Chiro jumped up from his seat.

"Come in Chiro, this is Antauri." The voice called from his communicator.

Jumping a bit in surprise, Chiro pressed the small button, responding, "Chiro here. What's wrong?"

"I just wished to inform you after Sprx and I patrolled the city, we found no sight of Skeleton King."

Grateful to hear that, Chiro let out a relieved sigh. He probably wouldn't be in good condition to fight right now any way. "That's good. You can both return now."

"Yes Chiro." Antauri trailed off. "Chiro? Are you feeling well?"

Blinking in surprise, Chiro frowned, "Well… Yeah I'm fine. Why do you ask?" Chiro lied. How did Antauri know he was feeling down? Was it perhaps his tone?

"You've just seemed distracted lately. I assumed it was because you were not feeling well."

Smiling a bit, Chiro rubbed his neck. "I'm okay Antauri. Thanks for worrying. I think I'm just tired, that is all."

"I see. Make sure you get plenty of sleep tonight then Chiro." Chiro could practically hear Antauri's father like smile.

"Okay Antauri." He chuckled. "I'll let ya go then. Good work today. I'll be heading off to bed now."

"Good night Chiro"

Chiro let go of the small button on his communicator, he sighed.

Perhaps if his mind allowed him, he could go to sleep tonight with dreaming anything.

With that comforting thought in mind, Chiro made his way up to his room, where he quickly changed into his pajama's.

Crawling into his bed, Chiro yawned. In the back of his mind, he could feel his worry growing. What if he had the same nightmare from before?

If he did, he should probably talk to Antauri about it. He had learned it wasn't wise to keep secrets from your family.

So he concluded, if the same dream occurred again, then he would tell Antauri what was going on.

Nodding to himself, Chiro closed his eyes, letting darkness overcome him.

-00-

"Rain… Rain please!" Chiro begged, desperately pressing the stained cloth to the open gash on the girl's side.

The two were surrounded by stone, laying on the cold ground that slowly became stained with the blood of horrible injuries.

"C-Chiro… it's dark." Rain stuttered softly.

"It's okay Rain… You're okay. GIBSON!" He called over his shoulder before looking right back at his dying friend. "G-Gibson will fix you right up. So just… hold on." Chiro paused as Rain lifted her hand, touching the side of his face softly.

Her hands was cold, as if she was pressing ice to his skin.

She struggled to smile at him, her hand shacking. "I'm sorry." She whispered. "Please… g-get everyone else out… safely."

"I'm not leaving without you!" Chiro cried, placing his hand above hers, squeezing it tightly.

"You were always such a… good boy Chiro." She took a shaky breath. "Please just… do me one favor." Rain squeezed his hand back with whatever strength she had left. "Please save him… Chiro. I was not able to… so please, save him in my place. Let him know that… it is not his fault. Please… save Him." With that, her hand fell limp.

"RAIN!"

"AHH!" Pushing himself up from his sheets, Chiro hunched forward in shock. His body, in a cold sweat, shook as he struggled to control his heavy breathing.

What sort of nightmare was that?!

Looking down at his trembling hand, Chiro gripped empty air. Her hand had felt as real as the bed he was sitting on. He could feel her icy skin, and shallow breath on his fingertips.

It had felt so real. So very… real.

Something wet dripped down onto his shirt, pulling him back to reality.

Lifting his hand, Chiro whipped away the many tears that had managed to slip down his face, staining his navy blue pajama shirt. "…Rain…" he whispered softly.

Instantly, the door swung open, and a pair of metallic feet dashing into the room. "Chiro!?' Antauri called from the darkness, approaching the bet.

The young hero looked up at his 'dad' in surprise. Had he heard his scream and come running?

"A…Antauri." Chiro stammered softly. Fully aware of his current state, Chiro looked away, hiding his tear stained face.

"Chiro." Antauri let out a soft gasp, rushing to the bed. "What happened, are you alright?" His 'father' asked worriedly, placing his hand under the boy's chin to turn his head towards him.

"I-I'm fine." Chiro choked out, avoiding his 'father's' worried stare.

"Then… why are you crying?' Antauri lifted out his other hand to whip away a stray tear. Chiro flinched, using his sleeve to whip away the rest, sniffling.

"It was just a dream, that's all." He explained softly.

Antauri, realizing that his 'son' was deeply trouble, placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. "Do you wish to talk about it?"

Biting his bottom lip, Chiro was hesitant. "…Yeah."

With that, he explained his awful nightmare. How helpless and scared he had felt as he held Rain, dying, in his arms. How her eyes grew hazy and her body cold.

How real it was.

"I see." Antauri let out a heavy sigh. "And these dreams have been occurring often?"

"Not this one. I've had other nightmares recently yeah, but this… was the first time for this one." His grip tightened around his sheets.

Gazing towards his young leader, Antauri folded his arms. "I see. Many of our dreams Chiro hold our deepest fears Chiro yet our greatest dreams. Perhaps this is just your hearts way of showing you what your darkest fear is Chiro. Being unable to protect those precious to you."

Chiro nodded softly, clutching at the clothing on his chest. "I… guess so."

"Rest assured though…" Antauri placed a hand on his shoulder. "There are other forces at work then just the power of evil. Whatever the task, the Hyper force will be there to defend those in need. It is your destiny as the chose one, after all." He smiled at his 'son'.

Giving him a warm smile back, Chiro nodded. "Thank you Antauri."

Patting his shoulder, Antauri jumped off the bed. "I shall be taking my leave then."

"Okay. Goodnight." He called softly.

As Antauri opened the door, placing his hand on the wall, he paused to look over his shoulder. "Shall we visit her tomorrow?"

"Eh?" Chiro looked up at his black companion in surprise.

"Rain. Shall we visit her tomorrow? Perhaps seeing her will be able to calm you." Antauri suggested.

Chiro smiled a bit. "Yeah. I think that might help." He agreed. Seeing a healthy and happy, not dying, Rain would definitely be able to calm his nerves a bit, even if just a little.

Still though… the dreams still bugged him.

"Let's go tomorrow." He said softly.

"As you wish." Antauri smiled. "If there is anything else you need Chiro, don't hesitate to call."

"Thanks Antauri."

Tomorrow then. They would go tomorrow.

-0000-

So, as the hyper force lay, sleeping peacefully in their beds, in the darkest sections of the universe, the hand of evil was at work.

"My master." A voice hissed from the shadows.

"What is it my servant?" Skeleton King, resting upon his thrown, inquired.

"The boy. He seems very… troubled." A dark smirk curled on the dark one's lips. "He is unfocused… unguarded."

Chuckling in a sick amusement, Skeleton King concluded, "Yes. I have sensed it as well. His mind is ebbing with worry. Worry… not for himself, but for another."

"Shall I continue with the plan? The faster we draw him out… the better."

"Continue as commanded. He shall show himself soon. Then, we shall have our victory when he is out of the picture. By the weeks end, Shugazoom shall be mine." Skeleton King cackled.
"Yes, My Lord." The dark one snickered evilly. "I shall head out immediately. After all, my destination, as it's name clearly stats, should be quite… fun." The person burst out into a wicked laugh, the Skeleton King joining along.

Allie: And, the first chapter is done in my new story! YAY! :D

Chiro: ugh, what awful nightmares.

Allie: I know my dear little hero. I apologize.

Chiro: It's fine… I'll see Rain soon anyway. ^_^

Allie: That's the spirit Chiro! XD

Chiro: Quick question though. About that person talking to the Skeleton King at the end… who is that? -_-

Allie: Like I can tell you something like that Chiro. You'll have to figure that out yourself.