Me: This has to be the most dramatic chapter yet. Read with a sad song playing for the most effect.

Chiro: Can I leave now?

Me: No.

Chiro: Darn it...

Me: Read on!!

Chiro: How bout' now?


Tashi was very happy when ever he was with Nova, and to say the least, the same was with her. They would talk for hours, and lose track of time, at times, they would stare in each other's eyes, and wait until she finally broke loose. He was in love. Tashi was in love with Nova, and wasn't afraid to show it. But he was afraid to say it.

Tashi's POV

STOP IT!! Stop thinking about her!! Stop thinking about-... Nova... her deep bubble-gum pink eyes... h-her golden yellow fur... her intoxicating smile... Wait, STOP! I don't love her!! I- I can't!! No matter how much I want to. I can't. I have a duty to myself, and my master. I can't fall in love... with the only girl I will ever fall in love with.

Nova's POV

Which one do I love? Tashi? He's kind, generous, smart, funny, cute, and he understands me. I can talk to him about anything... But... What about Sprx? I haven't forgotten him. I can't forget him. His flirty smile... his crack-fit jokes... and our strong love together. I can't love Sprx any more then I do now, and how he devoted his love to me. Me of all monkeys. The girl who would beat him up, call him mean names... he still loved me. But he cheated on me. What if Sprx is lying to me? What if he doesn't love me anymore? What if... he never has?

Sprx's POV

Nova... Nova... her name is like a broken CD player that I just wanna keep listening to. I miss her so badly, and it kills me to know at times she isn't thinking of me like how I'm thinking of her every living moment of my life. She practilly kills me on the inside. And I can't get enough of it. Before, she would beat the scrap out of me if I said something stupid to her... and that was because I couldn't give in to how much I love her. I love her more then anything that exsists, or that doesn't. I love her more then my life, the air I breathe, my own heartbeat... I just hope she meant what she said. How she loves me too...

Normal POV

Surely a love triangle to put thought into, Sprx loved Nova, Tashi also loved Nova, and Nova tried her best to make the right choice. Her final choice on love.

If she stayed with Sprx, everything would go back to the good old days with the team, and their undying love and devotion to the other. But she would hurt Tashi... badly, and could not help but feel she betrayed him.

If she stayed on Galaxia with Tashi, she would face new adventures with him, proving to the other of what would happen if you take a chance. But if she did, she would feel she would have hurt Sprx. That being the last thing she would ever want. Even if he hurt her... she can't return what he put out.

With Nova...

Nova laid in her room, on her thick, old fashioned cot. She looked to her side, and saw an old picture of her and Sprx on her side table. She took a gentle hold on the dark red frame, held the picture close to her heart, and began to sob.

With Tashi...

Tashi was in his room, walking back and fourth, reciting what he would say to Nova.

"Uh, hi Nova! I-, uh, just want you to know... that... Well, this is hard for me to say, but, I like you. Uh, actually, it's more then 'liking' you. I-... I... (Sigh) Nova, I love you. And I hope you feel the same."

With Sprx...

Sprx sat in his ship, now landing on Galaxia. He was scared, excited, and anyting else you would think of at this moment. He jumped out of his ship, and ran to the front entrance.

With Tashi again...

Tashi waited at Nova's door, about to knock, but he hesitated each time.

Back with Sprx...

He walked through a hallway that lead to Nova's room, holding at least five roses that were yellow and red... obviously. He was very nervous at seeing Nova again, but was sure she would be happy to see him. He began to sweat, continuouisly thinking out loud.

"I hope she isn't mad about me coming early..."

Back with Nova...

Nova thought she heard a voice at her door, so she lifted herself from her cot and plodded to the door. (Plodded: to move slowly and heavily.) When she opened her door, she saw Tashi with his back turned while he continued to recite what he was saying earlier.

"Tashi?" she asked in a low, and heavy tone.

He spun around, and flashed a nervous smile to her.

"H-hey Nova! You okay? You don't look to good."

"I'm fine. I guess I'm sick, is all."

"Home-sick?"

"Look, the whole mind-reading thing is cool, but-"

"You think it's creepy."

She flashed a small smile. "Yeah."

The two smiled, while Tashi blushed.

"Nova, I need to tell you something. Can I come in?" he asked her, beginning to shake nervously.

"Oh, sure."

He lead himself in, and looked blankly at the floor as he shuffled his feet. Nova lightly shut the door, and stared in concern about him.

"You okay?" she asked him, sitting on her cot.

"Huh?" he scratched the back of his head. "Oh, I'm- uh... (sigh) no. I'm not okay."

Tashi lowered his head, and sat next to her.

"Well, you can tell me what's wrong." Nova assured him, placing her hand over his.

"I-it's... you." Tashi stared at her with deep, heart-felt eyes.

"What?"

"You, Nova. I love you."

"... Tashi. I-"

"Do you love me?"

She stood up, and backed away from him.

"Tashi... I'm- I'm sorry... but-"

He stood also, trying to get closer to her.

"Nova, please. Just give me a chance."

Tashi pulled her in by the waist, and she struggled to break free.

'No! I'm sorry, but Sprx-"

"How can you even think about him after what he did to you?! You're the kind of girl who looks for a silver-lining when things are bad, and after he cheated, you found me..."

Her eyes began to tear, making the resistance hard. "Tashi, stop it! I-"

Before she could finish her sentence, he lead her into a compassionate, loving kiss. Nova didn't close her eyes the way Tashi did, she just stood there, accepting the kiss, the same kind Sprx gave to her before she left. To make matters worse, someone bursted through the door.

It was Sprx, holding the flowers. "Nova? It's Spr-"

Sprx stood dead in his tracks, watching as the love of his life kissed another. Tashi released his kiss to Nova, and looked at Sprx. Nova did not move. Her sweat went rolling down the side of her face, and tears went down from her eyes.

"S-Sprx..." she stuttered in a low, nervous tone.

To be continued...