Lyra: Yep I'm back and going right into the story!

Antauri: -coughs-

Lyra: Right I do not own SRMTHFG or the characters. This is all for fun. ^_^

"Talking"

'Thinking/ thoughts'

Chiro walked into the robot and was met with the sight of Sparx sitting in his chair glaring at the floor and Nova walking to her transport tube. Gibson had his arms crossed over his chest and was lecturing Sparx on one thing or another. Chiro didn't bother to listen and looked around. Otto had run to his workshop to tweak his new invention. That just left Antauri. And Chiro knew well enough that he was in his room meditating. Probably trying to figure out Chiro's odd behavior.

Chiro sighed and headed towards the training room. Sparx looked over at him and raised his brow.

"Welcome back kid," Chiro smiled and nodded to Sparx. Gibson glared at Sparx.

"Are you even listening to me?" He yelled. Sparx just shrugged.

"Lost ya after the first word Brain Strain," And with that Sparx got up and walked away. Gibson sputtered for a few seconds then snapped.

"I told you never to call me that Sprx-77!" But his words fell on deaf ears. Gibson sighed and looked over to Chiro.

"And where did you go during all this?" He asked. Chiro scratched the back of his head and let out a little laugh.

"Just out walking around," Gibson gave a little hum and nodded. Chiro didn't like the look Gibson was giving him so quickly changed the topic.

"So did anything interesting happen, other than Sparx and Nova's fight?" Chiro's plan worked and Gibson looked over to the screen.

"The only thing was a transport ship stopping on Shuggazoom to drop off and pick up people. Nothing eventful." Chiro looked at the screen as Gibson went on talking about how Shuggazoom was becoming a tourist spot. Chiro laughed.

"Thanks Gibs. Just wanted to check."

"Well should you need me for anything else I shall be in my lab." And with that Gibson left the main room. Chiro shook his head and walked into the training room. He shut off the simulator and opted to just hit the punching-bag for a while. With his body on autopilot his mind began to wander again.

'How long has it been? I was thirteen when I met the Hyper Force. Now I'm almost fifteen. So nine years has passed since I lost my parents'.

Chiro punched the bag square in the center causing it to sway.

'Then it's been, what, three years? Ya. Three years since those bastards killed her and took them,"

This time Chiro kicked the bag and it rocked with the force. The speed of Chiro's attacks on the punching bag increased. Punch after punch was landed but Chiro wasn't paying attention anymore.

'I was too weak. I couldn't do anything. But there had to have been something. I was so useless. I still am. I only seem to cause trouble. I…'

"Chiro?" Chiro stopped mid punch and looked to the door. Antauri stood there gazing at Chiro with his piercing blue eyes. Chiro tried to calm his breathing. He knew that look. Antauri was trying to figure out what Chiro was thinking. So he simply placed his smile back on.

"Hey Antauri. Didn't hear you come in," Antauri walked over to him.

"Is everything alright Chiro?" His voice was calm but you could hear the worry.

"Everything's fine Antauri. I just wanted to get some energy out," Antauri looked down at Chiro's hands and his face turned to shock. Chiro looked down and almost hit himself. He had forgotten to bandage his hands before going after the punching bag. Now bruises covered most of his fists. Antauri gently took one of his hands and inspected the damage.

"You must have been deep in thought to not feel this," He muttered and lead Chiro to the med bay. Chiro sat quietly and let Antauri wrap his hands. The whole time was spent in silence. Antauri had a number of thoughts running through his mind. All centered on the concern he felt for the teen he saw as his charge, his family. Antauri shook his head and at Chiro's questioning look spoke.

"What has been on your mind lately Chiro? You zone out and become detached from everything around you. I watched as you once stayed like that for an hour. And you only snapped out of it when Nova called you and touched your shoulder." Antauri sat next to Chiro and looked him in the eyes.

"You know we are here to listen. If something is bothering you, do not hesitate to tell me. I may be able to help you." Chiro gave a sad smile. He felt touched that his mentor was so concerned. But there really wasn't anything the silver monkey could do.

"I'm ok Antauri. I just have a lot on my mind. That's all." He hopped off the table and headed towards the door.

"Thank you 'Tauri for fixing up my hands. I'll remember to wrap them next time." He let out a nervous laugh and walked out leaving Antauri in the med bay.

'Something is not right. I cannot force him to tell me what is wrong, but I can keep an eye on him.' Antauri jumped off the table as well and followed Chiro's lead. It was getting dark out. The others were already in their rooms getting settled in for the night. Antauri went to his and took up his lotus position. Centering and calming himself, he let the meditation take him.