LS7: I hope everyone is doing okay…
Chiro: *Cough* never better
LS7: Hey Otto, Wanna do the disclaimer?
Otto: Sure… LS7 doesn't own us just the plot.
LS7: Holy cow! I forgot to mention the age of Chiro… His parents were killed when he was five so he's thirteen in this fic…Sorry about that, ON WITH THE STORY...
Last time on We are your family….
"Oh! The poor thing… he's so nice to others but when it comes to his well being, he's a bit careless."
'Chiro… what's wrong with you?'
"Well you see dear, we both used to watch over him after his parents died."
"There's some thing else you should know since you are concerned." "What about?"
"Chiro's parents… were burned…alive!"
After the two ladies said their goodbyes to Nova saying that they some errands to take care of, Nova took the supplies in in her hands and proceeded to walk slowly back to the Robot. 'Burned alive?' 'Who would do that to anyone…? No wonder Chiro kept it to himself.' 'I have to confront Chiro about it soon but in the meantime I'll confine in Antauri, he always knows what's best.' As Nova made her way to the Robot she went inside and put the groceries down. She figured she wouldn't find Sprks, Gibson, or Otto
around… 'those three have been actually a little weird lately.' Nova thought. She went towards the orange tube that lead to Chiro's room. She knew that Antauri was still with Chiro so that was the best place to go. As she shot up the tube and neared the bedroom door, She faintly heard Chiro telling Antauri something. Now Nova wasn't the nosy type but her instincts told her to just listen. What she heard actually surprised her more than anything she felt: "So Chiro, what's this about a festival in Shugazoom?" "Well it happens every year and the last time I've been to it was *Acchoo* eight years ago. It's some boring family festival where you spend fun time with your family." "Why would it be boring?" "And how come you haven't been there since eight years ago Chiro?" " Antauri, it just is…okay?" I want to*cough* go to sleep…" As Nova processed this info, she remember what the two old ladies said to her earlier:
"Well you see dear, we both used to watch over him after his parents died."
"Chiro's parents… were burned…alive!"
'That would explain why he wouldn't want to be at a event where there's families…the memories are too much for him to bear.' As Nova pondered this, she didn't hear the door to Chiro's room open and then close… That would explain why when Antauri called out to her, Nova Screamed but not so loudly as to where Chiro would wake up. "Antauri y-y-you startled me. I was on my way t-to… TRAIN! yeah that's-." "Nova, if you were off to train, then why were you so close to Chiro's door?" "It seems that you were eavesdropping…correct?" asked Antauri with a hint of amusement in his voice. There was an awkward silence between them until- "OTTO YOU IDIOT!!!" "Sorry Sprks I didn't mean it!" Nova and Antauri turned towards the left to find Otto was being chased by an angry Sprks who in turn was being chased by Gibson who was trying to stop the issue at hand… Otto saw Nova and hid behind her using the fact that Nova would let Sprks hurt him… "What's the meaning of this?" "Can you guys see that Chiro is still recovering from his aliment?!? Inquired Antauri a little upset at his brothers foolish antics… He could tell Chiro was hiding something from them and it pains Antauri to know it… "Sorry Antauri, but Sprks, Gibson and I were doing something and I accidentally hit Sprks and here we are, One big happy family." Otto replied sheepishly. Even though he meant it in a joking way, Nova hearing the word family made her think of the info she learned on Chiro and how he didn't have one… Her mood didn't go unnoticed by Antauri. "Nova, something is troubling you… isn't it? Asked Antauri who suddenly went into a meditative state but still heard everything around him including Sprks bickering with Gibson. "Actually Antauri… I found out something out…" said Nova tentatively keeping her gaze towards the floor. The others stop their little spat and looked towards Nova at first but then look towards Antauri who's expression was unreadable, which wasn't normal at least in Antauri's case. "About what?" Antauri asked her with a concerned face. Nova's gaze was of sorrow and guilt. Her gaze was still towards the floor but perked up when Sprks put his arm around her. She looked into his black orbs and smiled a little. 'Leave to Sparky to come through for me.' Suddenly she gained some confidence to tell Antauri about his son. "It's about Chiro." Nova said finally. If the tension in the hall was enough to be cut with a knife then that would have been the moment of the day. Everyone was shocked at what the female monkey had said....
One thought ran through all their minds… 'What did she find out?' 'Was is good or…bad?' "Nova? Where did you acquire this information on Chiro?" Asked Gibson for in the first time in his life, was confused. "When I went to the store to get some stuff for Chiro, I heard two old ladies talk about him." "I was very concerned and still am about Chiro after that spat with Antauri a few days ago, so I asked some questions and got answers that I didn't expect to hear." replied Nova softly but sadly. "Nova… although you should have come to us first about this… what did you exactly find out?" asked Antauri who on the outside was calm bit on the inside was very nervous… Sprks looked extremely scared as did Otto was clinging to him and Gibson looked like he needed to sit down for a while. " Chiro's parents…their dead… and how… they died… was being…burned alive." cried Nova as she was then again embraced by Sprks who looked scared, angry, and hurt… 'What did they do?' 'What in the hell did Chiro do to deserve...that.' thought Sprks as he softly calmed down Nova who was now only sobbing. Otto just looked like a deer caught in the head lights. But a silent tear slowly rolled dow his green face. 'Chiro… I'm so sorry…' thought Otto. Gibson's reaction was exactly like Otto's. 'He seemed so happy and to carry a burden such as that… I couldn't even fathom his pain…' thought Gibson. But No one expected Antauri's reaction… He's was much like Otto's and Gibson's but it was different… Antauri fell on his hands and Knees and tears that he thought he couldn't shed were being shed uncontrollably. He couldn't face His son knowing this.. when he sees Chiro… he'll see the fear of what he experienced. Antauri wasn't mentally or emotionally prepared for this like he thought before. 'His adoptive son…this was his past…? My son I'm so very sorry… I'm SORRY!!' Antauri screamed in his mind although the others can sense that this would hit the hardest to Antauri… While the others were trying to recover from the shock and figure out what to do… They failed to hear their young leader come out of his room to hear what was going on… 'They found out…They deserve to know but I wanted to bury it away from my head… I'm sorry monkey team…for failing you as a leader. I'm sorry Antauri for failing you as a son.' Thought Chiro sadly. Otto noticed his best friend and told the others. Nova still crying while holding on to Sprks for support, tried to explain but Chiro stopped her from speaking. Chiro looked much better from his illness but still needed some rest to full recover. His gaze fell to the other Monkeys but stayed on Antauri's broken down form. "Antauri, you don't have to worry about me… I should have told you all but I was scared because I didn't want to relive the memories of eight years ago." Said Chiro softly to Antauri… "But since everyone knows, it's time I tell you all about About eight years ago. And Nova, I'm not angry with you. Thank you for worrying about me… all of you." Replied Chiro as he sat in the hallway with the other monkeys gathering around him. "This is what happened to me eight years ago…." Said Chiro as he began his story…
Flashback( Eight Years ago…)~Shugazoom City…
In Shugazoom City, there was a family of three. They all had raven black hair and blue eyes that rivaled the oceans of all the galaxies. The first was a young woman and she was in her mid-20's. Her name was Tatiana Neli. Her skin was flawless and smooth. Her hair was long but was kept in a neat bun and her smile could warm the coldest days and nights. The people of Shugazoom adored her and all the kids loved her. Tatiana's husband was a handsome man in his late-20's. His hair was shoulder length but was kept into a ponytail. He was very reliable and many of the young boys looked up to him. His smile was very charming and was one reason why Tatiana fell deeply in love with him. His name was Vincent Neli. Their only son, who was now five, was so cute. His hair was still very short but visibly there. He had his father's features and his mother's smile. The little boy's name was Chiro Neli. Like any five year old, he was very curious about the world around him… but he was very smart for his age. Most of the people in Shugazoom loved this family… They were lovely people and respected everyone around them… No one had any reason to do anything to them… or so they thought…
Two days later…
"Chiro sweetly, have you cleaned your room for mommy? Asked Tatiana who saw Chiro play with some toys in his "cleaned room." Chiro stop playing with his action figures his dad brought him so he could try to weasel his way out of doing chores. Chiro being the ever so clever boy he was known for, used his infamous puppy dog face and made himself cry a bit. And for more effect, he quivered his bottom lip… Tatiana was used to that because that was how her dear husband would try to get out of something. 'I guess like father like son.' she thought to herself with a smile. "Okay Chiro fine you have defeated your mother…this time young man! but tomorrow, I expect this room cleaned, understand?" asked Tatiana in a strict manner that Chiro knew his mom was only joking… "Okay Mommy I will I promise." said Chiro as he hugged his mother tightly. "I love you mommy." "As do I my little monkey." Said Chiro mother as she embraced her son. "Hey a man comes home to his house and gets no hugs or kisses? I feel offended..!" Joked Chiro's father who just got home from work. "Daddy!!" Chiro ran fast to his dad and hugged him real tight. "Hey! How's my little champ?! Were you a good boy while daddy was gone?" "YEP! I was a good boy right mommy?" "Yes my baby, you were a very a good boy and always are." The family of three just stood in the hallway and embraced each other as though it was their last time. But none of them new that night would change the lives of so many… This was their last goodbyes to each other…
( 7:00 p.m- That night…)
"Chiro now promise me and your father you'll behave for these two lovely ladies… okay?" asked Chiro's mother sweetly to Chiro who clutched his teddy bear real close to him… "Don't worry! Tatiana, Chiro's a big boy aren't you son?" said Chiro's father who bent down to rub his son's head gently… "Yep!" sequels Chiro in the cutest way possible. "Don't worry about us Mr. and Mrs. Neli, we'll take care of Chiro…" said the first lady. Her name was Samantha Peters. She was the oldest of twin of her sister. She was the more patience and calm of the two. "Now scoot! You two have dinner reservations in thirty minutes and we don't want you two to cancel!" said the second lady. Her name was Juliet Peters and she was the younger twin of her sister. She was the more wild and laid back one then her older twin. Chiro waved goodbye to his parents as his mother and father kissed him and told him that they love him… As The twins sisters and Chiro closed the door, It was the last time Chiro would see his parents…alive. They were going to die in thirty minutes…on their 10th year anniversary…
(7:10 p.m- Twenty Minutes left…)
A crazed man with two different colored eyes; one blue and the other red was going to show all of the people in Shugazoom his latest experiment… it was going to be so brilliant that they will give him back his title as a alchemist back and regret the day that the city labeled him crazy and put him away in the nut house. " I need people for this…certain people who thought it was right to deprive a man from his work…" "So what a few people died but my experiment on human cloning worked." said the mad alchemist. His black hair was plastered on his forehead and he wore a purple cape so you could only see his face… "They will pay dearly." he said as he followed a certain couple to their anniversary dinner.
"Enjoy this while you can Vincent Neli…"
(7:21 p.m- Nine Minutes left)
"Honey this place is beautiful." said Tatiana as she and her husband reach the restaurant nine minutes early… Too early… "Anything for my beautiful wife." Said Vincent as he got out of the car a few blocks from the place and helped his wife out of the car… But as soon as Tatiana step her foot out of the car, they heard an all to familiar cackle. " So nice to see you again…Vincent Neli oh! And you brought your lovely wife Tatiana… Where's your-" "How the Hell did you escape the Mental Hospital…?" asked Vincent who shielded his wife from the crazed alchemist from harm. That's not important how I escaped, but what is important is how can I repay you for putting me there in the FIRST PLACE!!!" bellowed the Alchemist… "You killed people with your experiments…you were and still are mad." growled and angry Vincent. "Vincent.. Please don't get hurt." pleaded Tatiana with tears streaming down her pretty face. Say "Goodnight Mr. and Mrs. Neli… Because where you two are going, there won't be a good night…!!!" Before they knew what happened, the alchemist summoned a fire ball that didn't kill its victims right away… but they die slowly and painfully. The alchemist lunged the fireball at the couple and they were both engulfed in flames… Their painful screams were music to the ears of the alchemist but he didn't want to attract attention to himself so he flew on the rooftops to watch the scene play out… The screams of Vincent and Tatiana were heard through the neighborhood… Many people who came to see what was going on couldn't believe their eyes… The couple was dying and their agony was their testament to that. Some people tried to put the fire out with water but to no avail.. The flames didn't die out but grew more, and so did the screams . Their flesh was slowly burning away and blood was everywhere…They were dying and no one could do a thing…
(7:25 p.m- Five Minutes left) Chiro's house
The three occupants of the house were currently watching some cartoons… Chiro was eating ice-cream that Juliet and Samantha got for him… As the cartoon was about show next weeks episode, the new suddenly came on… "Hey where's the cartoon?! Who wants to watch the boring news?!" cried Chiro. "I'm not sure deary but it seems important lets watch…
Breaking news, there has seems to be some sort of accident near a local restaurant a few blocks away from it. A black Car was reported at the scene. The license plates read: 567NELI 234I. 'Hey! Isn't that's Mommy and Daddy's car?' Thought Chiro… He knew the license of the car very well. So why was their car there? Chiro couldn't put his finger on it but he had a very bad feeling…A local man who works at the restaurant says he was taking out the trash when he heard two people scream. It was a man and a woman… He ran towards the screams to see a horrible sight. A couple is being burned to death with some sort of fire that wouldn't be put out. Their screams are just to much to bear… I don't think this couple will live… "Oh my God! Who would do something like that? Cried Samantha as she tried to cover Chiro's eyes from what's on the t.v. "That's just... Horrible…to do to someone, but who is the couple? Pondered Juliet sadly.
The couple was identified as Vincent and Tatiana Neli… The whole room was deadly quiet except for the cries of the two adults… Chiro was so stunned that he didn't know how to correspond… 'Mommy…Daddy…!' No one was expected for what Chiro was about to do… Before he was stopped… Chiro bolted out of the house and ran for his parents with unleashed tears from his blue eyes. He knew how to get there because he's parents took him there many times… To think the place that held so many good memories, would have bad ones…
(7:28 p.m- Two Minutes left)
Everything turned in to slow motion… The alchemist looked on with a crazed look in his eyes at the little boy's feeble attempts to save his dying parents. This was all to good for the alchemist… Chiro turned the corner to see the whole block lit up with the fire that is slowly killing his parents… Men saw Chiro run towards his parents and grabbed him before he got hurt. Chiro tried to get to his parents but they were stronger and he wasn't. The Peters sisters arrived in time to witness the most horrible turning point in their lives. Too stunned for words, The sisters sunk to the ground eyes wide…eyes with tears…
"MOMMMMMMYY!!! DADDDDDDDY!!!!" That's all he could do… That was all anyone could do… Chiro screamed and screamed till his voice was gone…
(7:29 p.m- One minute left)
The flames got stronger… The screams got louder…the blood's stench made most throw up… the tears got stronger…their evitable death was getting closer… Chiro was losing the fight more and more… He looked at the faces of his parents… Their corpses were burning… their eyes no more… then it happened…
(7:30 p.m……)
The lives of Vincent and his beautiful wife Tatiana…were no more… Their bodies…now ash which were blown away by the howling wind. "MMMMMMMMMOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMYY!!" A haunting scream… "DDDDDAAAADDDDDYYY!!" A scream no one should here from him… Chiro's life it was destroy…burned like his parents…Suddenly a laugh… a familiar laugh was heard…the people of Shugazoom knew it… they all knew it… they looked up to see it…him…The alchemist… " The next time you decide to put a crazy alchemist away, think hard about it…" he replied manically laughing at his successful plan… Chiro would never forget those eyes…The eyes of a killer… the eyes of the one who would be known eight years later as Skeleton King…Chiro would never…forget…
(Two Months later) Chiro's POV…
Dear diary…
I don't even know why they gave me you… I sometimes just want to die...after what happened two months ago… I was silent… I didn't want to shed tears… not because I didn't care, well… I knew that if I did… then the fact that mommy and daddy are really gone… Right now I live with the Peters sisters since I have no other family…But I plan to runaway...maybe tomorrow? Tonight? I don't understand why? Why? They were good people… they did not thing wrong… Samantha told me that Dad found out what the alchemist was doing and help the cops to put him away… He didn't have to!! Then maybe they would still- No! My father was no coward nor was my mommy! When I get older, I kill that alchemist freak for what he did to me… Mark my words… Every night I have bad dreams about that night… I see them dying and I can only watch… There's always this voice in my head that tells me to go away. I ignore it and just cry out: "Mommy!!! Daddy!!!" They just would burn in a bunch of flames and I would be alone…again. That voice gets inside of me and taunts me in a mockery voice: "Chiro, their gone… I'm so sorry…" "NO!!! Your LYING!!!!" I would scream and the voice turns out to be the alchemist… My dream would end… Leaving me awake in tears… Not in my home… No mommy… No Daddy… When I first had this dream I was still here living with the sisters… They hugged me and told me soothing words… Samantha the next day along with Juliet, sat me down on the sofa in their living. I turned them both confused as to what was wrong…apart from the oblivious... I had a feeling of what they want ed to ask me… Don't ask, I just had a feeling… And I was right. "Chiro would you like to come live with us?" I knew it… They knew I had no other family so they decided to keep me. I wanted to go home… to my home where I would play with mommy and play cards woth daddy…but I wasn't stupid. I knew that would never happen so I said the only thing I could. "No… I don't. Where's Mommy and Daddy?" I knew the answer and so did they… All I could do was cry again and so did they… so did they… As I close you up diary, I'm going to try and run away… I don't know why but I don't want to be here… I appreciated the help of the Peters sister but I would be a burden to them… This is the last time I write in you… Goodbye…
Chiro stuck to his plan of running away…And every time he'd runaway, he would be found and brought back to his new home… But that didn't stop Chiro… Eight years from now Chiro did runaway but this time it was a bit different…okay a lot different…why? Well… he found a robot in outskirts of Shugazoom, and awoken five monkeys who he could talk to. He would later be asked to join the monkeys on a quest to destroy Skeleton king and protect Shugazoom as the new leader. He would later learn of a hidden power in himself called the monkey primape and become part of the team called: The super robot monkey team… Eight years from now his story would once again be told…but to a new family…
End of Flashback( Eight Years Later…)~Shugazoom City…Present Day
Chiro was done telling his story… He looked around to find reactions but instead found all of the monkeys embracing him drenching his pjs with their salty tears… Chiro suddenly felt much happier now that they knew… He realized he too was crying…both for a happy reason and a sad one… He was crying because of the memories of long ago… he was crying because he finally trusted himself to confide in them… He was crying because he found his family…his third family… Chiro hugged his monkey team… his family back and never planned to let go… That was a promise… He finally found...his home.... here with his new family... as the leader of the monkey team.
LS7: That was the longest, tissue needed chappie I ever wrote….
Sprks: And you finished at 2:47 a.m…. Aren't you proud?
LS7: Yes I am…. Now the next chappie will be happy and funny… as I promised…
Sprks: *Reads the next Chappie*: Hehehehhe!
LS7: Why is he so happy…? And what have Otto, Gibson, and Sprks been up to? These questions and more will only be answered if a certain button is pushed… Well Take Care..