Chapter 2

"Congratulations on winning the election, Mr. Bristle." Chiro was carrying a heavy box next to the new mayor of Shuggazoom.

"Oh, please stop Chiro. " Mr. Strongarm replied. He was carrying a large piece of metal over to Otto, who was helping build a large tank as a prototype for the Shuggazoom army. "I feel it's an honor to be given such an important role and to be able to work beside you."

"I'm glad you're taking your job so seriously." Chiro answered.

"Can someone hand me a screwdriver?" Otto asked. The mayor handed him the tool and turned back to Chiro.

"It's hard to believe that just a few days ago I asked you to help me build these things." The man sighed. "It's hard work, but soon you won't be the only ones fighting anymore."

"Yeah, you're right." Chiro placed the box next to the tank. Jinmay walked over and placed another box next to Chiro's.

"So, how is the tank coming?" Jinmay asked.

"I'd say we'll have it finished by tomorrow!" Otto came out from under the tank coated in oil and a few scratches.

"Well, we need to head home soon. The robot is still a bit damaged from that battle with the giant lizard." Jinmay said.

"You mean Lizzilla!" The green simian brushed himself off.

"Whatever, Otto." Chiro laughed. "We'll see you tomorrow, Mr. Bristle."

"Alright, Chiro!" Mr. Bristle said. "Tomorrow, we'll get this baby up and running!" The man patted the tank. Chiro, Jinmay, and Otto went back home to find Sprx outside, fixing one of the Fist rocket 3's dented wings.

"Hey guys! How was your work with the mayor today?" He asked.

"It was great. We're almost done with the first tank!" Otto said.

"Awesome, but the robot is still in some pretty bad shape." The red monkey said. "We still have a long way to go before the fist rocket 4 is ready."

"We're sorry we haven't been able to help lately, Sprx, but the mayor really wants us to work with him." Chiro answered.

"Tell that to Gibson!" Sprx said. "He needs an extra hand over there. That acid stuff burned out most of the fist rocket 4's metal."

"Maybe we could get someone to help us out!" Otto said.

"That's a good idea." Jinmay said. "But who can we call?"

"Well, there are plenty of people we can try." Chiro said. "Let's go."


It was no use. Pretty much everyone was busy. Suupa's team and the Sun Riders had to protect their own homes. Mobius Quint and his crew were too far away to come soon enough. Chiro looked at their contacts again and again. He didn't see anyone else they could call. He sighed and went to his room. He was exhausted. The teen flopped onto his bed and stared at the ceiling. Who else was there? He looked next to him and saw a piece of paper.

Harmony and Gillian were written down followed by a long phone number. He picked up the paper and went over to Antauri.

The silver simian was busy fixing the numerous dents in the brain scrambler.

"'Tauri?" Chiro said.

"Yes Chiro?"

"I was wondering if I could call someone to help us with all the building and stuff."

"Of course we can Chiro." Antauri turned around. "Who did you have in mind?"

Chiro handed him the piece of paper. The boy's father smiled and handed it back to him.

"Alright. But only if it's okay with them BOTH."

Chiro picked up a small phone and dialed the number.


Gillian hummed as she sorted a large basket of laundry and separated it into three piles. One that had her clothes, one with her adopted daughter's clothes, and towels and other things. The 250 year old woman, who was immortal, looked to be in her late 30s, and she had long silver hair. She was wearing a brown cloak. Suddenly, the phone rang. The number appeared on the television and was said aloud by the telephone itself. Before the lady could answer it…

"THAT'S CHIRO!" was heard from the hallway and a young girl with long blonde hair and blue eyes ran in, nearly slipping on the wooden floor because she was wearing socks. She picked it up and fixed her position.

"Hello?" She said calmly.

"Hey, Harmony, it's me." Chiro said on the other line.

"Hi Chiro!" Harmony said. "What's up?"

"Well, we've been pretty busy lately, and I was wondering if you wanted to come by and help us out."

"Sure! What do you need help with?"

"Well, the robot was damaged a couple weeks ago, and our new mayor wants us to help him build some military machines to help us when we have to battle."

"Sounds cool! But you'll have to ask Gillian if I can come." Harmony's cheery voice turned into a bored and annoyed tone.

"Alright."

"Ask if you can come what?" Gillian asked upon hearing her name.

"Here!" Harmony handed Gillian the phone. Chiro explained the situation to Gillian. The woman looked at her apprentice.

"Hm…I don't know." She said. "It sounds a bit…dangerous…" Harmony got down on her knees and gave her master the puppy dog eyes. Her lip was puffed out and she had her hands clasped together, begging to go.

"Alright, she can go for about a week, alright?" Gillian chuckled.

"That would be great, thanks! Do you need us to pick her up?" Chiro asked nervously, knowing the robot wasn't in very good condition for travel.

"No, I'll let her use the transporter we use to go to Earth." Gillian said. "She'll be there in about an hour, give or take."

"YES!" Harmony ran over to her room and began packing her large blue suitcase. Gillian said goodbye to Chiro and hung up the phone. Then she went over to help her student pack.


"Chiro…" Jinmay said once the young boy got off the phone. "I figured we've been so busy today we may not be able to cook dinner. Should Nova and I go pick up a few hover burgers?"

"That would be great!" Chiro said. "And can you bring one extra? I have a friend coming over to help us for the week."

"Alright!" Jinmay said. "I'll be back in a bit."


Pikuro: End of chapter 2. Only a couple reviews so far but it's better than nothing. Don't forget that if you haven't read the Monkey Flu story (find it on my profile) then you won't understand this story that well. There will be a lot of connection between that story and this one! And PLEASE REVIEW! My e-mail is super messed up so if you add this story to your favorites, I won't know! :(