Annime: I guess this is for those out there who think Chiro is the Alchemists son. Though, I like to think of him as the Alchemist's grandson. XD

Chiro: Annime doesn't own SRMTHFG or anything belonging to someone else.

Guilt: The Horrible Disease

Chiro didn't know how many time it annoyed him. Sprx would go on and on about how sorry he was and how the war was his entire fault. Chiro didn't think it was, but all of his complaining was driving him crazy.

"Sprx," Chiro finally interrupted. "What makes you think it is your fault? You weren't in your right mind, so do me a favor and shut up."

Chiro had snapped at him, and he wasn't the kind of person to say shut up inn a serious manner.

"Chiro," Nova scowled.

Chiro shook his head. "No, Nova," he objected. "It's time he stopped dwelling in the past he didn't even have control of in the first place. I'm sorry if I sound mean, but he's just becoming more hurt with every word and it's really ticking me off. He needs to learn to forgive himself like we all forgive him."

Sprx looked over at Chiro. Chiro had his eyes closed and his arms folded over his chest. He looked like he was thinking about something.

After the meeting, Sprx went to Chiro's room and knocked on the door.

"Come in," a voice called.

Sprx walked in at Chiro's command and waited for the kid to look over at him.

"Oh, hello, Sprx," Chiro said. He seemed preoccupied. "Is there something I can help you with?"

"Yes," Sprx replied. I want to know what's going on with you."

Chiro looked up at him. "Look, Sprx, I'm sorry. But, you shouldn't be beating yourself up over what you couldn't control—,"

"That's not what I'm talking about."

"….ok?"

"Chiro, I know something is bothering you. Antauri wanted to talk to you about it too, but I talked him into letting me ask you."

Chiro sighed and a sad expression painted itself on his face. "I just have…a lot on my mind."

"Like what?"

Chiro shook his head. "It's something I should have told the team a long time ago. Now, can I please be left alone?"

"Not until you agree to at least go talk to Antauri about it."

Chiro sighed again. "Alright, alright, I'll go talk to him."

Chiro was soon standing outside of Antauri's door with Sprx at his side.

"I don't know if I can do this," Chiro mumbled.

Sprx nudged him forward and a voice from inside Antauri's room commanded the boy to come in.

Chiro nervously walked through the doors with Sprx following.

"Ahh, hello, Chiro, Sprx," Antauri greeted them as they sat down.

Chiro only gave a shy wave as Antauri floated to the ground.

"So, Chiro, what has been bothering you?" Sprx asked.

Chiro shivered. "I don't know how to say it."

"Chiro," Antauri spoke. "It's ok to be scared while entering a war—,"

"That's not it."

Antauri continued to eye the boy up and down.

"It's just," Chiro continued, "I'm fighting evil…that's related to me. And it hurts to know that they were once good. He's my biological father, Antauri. Skeleton King…he's my blood related dad."

The two simians watched in shock as Chiro held his face in his hands. "I was there when the accident happened. I was there as he changed it was horrible."

He then looked at Sprx. "Sprx, guilt is a horrible disease that you have to get rid of fast, or it will infect you all of your life. Don't have the same disease that I have to carry every day."

With this, Chiro stood up quietly and walked out of the room. Antauri and Sprx just started at each other.

How could it be?

Annime: There you go! XD

Chiro: What's one reason you like the Alchemist as my grandfather instead of father?

Annime: So that Antauri can be your father without any problems!

Otto: Please review!