LS7: Well after this chappie is one more chapter and then we're done^^
Chiro: What about the special chapter?
LS7: I'll write it but the next chapter after this, is the official last chapter of this story.
Chiro: Ah! I see. Any who LS7 Doesn't own Srmthfg! But the plot is both hers and Crystal Persian's… Who we wish to thank for this amazing idea^^
Last Time on A Father's Wish…
'He's so tired that he rather deny this and is trying to stay awake for Antauri's sake… But, he wouldn't want this…'
"I'm truly sorry for doubting you. I'm so sorry for making you feel like you were the enemy when you were clearly our friend from the first time we met you. I just feared that Chiro would be in harms way and didn't want him to go through anymore pain then he has."
'He's a good man. And I, like a great fool misjudged him. As we sit here together watching Chiro, I understand him. He lost a lot but has gain a lot too. His family watching over him now and forever are will always be proud of him… I'm glad that we talked… I'm glad that I got to know Damien…'
"Damien…You're a good man and a wonderful father. Your son Alexander, is lucky to have been your son…"
Chapter 10: "Reunion and Goodbyes!"
Normal P.O.V.
A few hours later into the night, both Antauri and Damien watched over Chiro who was peacefully asleep. Antauri felt a calm aura surrounding Chiro and smiled gently as he carefully as to not awake the boy, pushed aside one of his black bangs off his face. Damien watched this with joy but with a hint of sadness as he remembered doing this to his son every time he went to bed. Antauri looked over towards his friend and with a gentle manner, patted him on the back. Damien smiled and with Antauri, they continued to watch over Chiro. It was a few minutes into the night that Otto, Nova, Sprks, and Gibson came back. They all had good news…
"Well we fixed the robot and it's as good as new… Of course we still need some fuel but"-
"Sheesh! What Gibby is trying to say is that the robot is fixed but it needs some juice…"
'I hope they don't start arguing…again' The others thought at the same time. Nova looked towards a sleeping Chiro and smiled fondly at her leader, as she recalled the events previously. She was happy that Antauri and Damien were getting along well. The tension between them evaporated and that made Nova happy. Of course Gibson and Sprks bickering in the background…
"Smarty brains…!"
"Uncouth heathen!"
"Mr. Hal Gibson!"
"SPARK-"
"Please refrain from shouting. Chiro is very tired and is trying to-" Before Antauri could finish his sentence, he heard a moan coming from Chiro. Antauri and the others turned towards Chiro. At first they all thought he was waking up from hearing the noises. But Antauri and Damien knew better. Chiro wasn't moaning because he was waking up, but because he was having a nightmare. Antauri place a cool metallic hand on Chiro's forehead and took notice of how hot it was. The others were worried.
"Chiro? Please wake up…" Damien prayed out loud. He hated to see any child like this suffering. He at first thought that Chiro was okay, but whatever he was dreaming about, must be really horrible for him to be shaking like that. Antauri on the inside, was panicking but on the outside, he was calm. He understood the problem at hand as this has happened before. Chiro was struggling with his inner self and Antauri knew what had to be done. He gently held Chiro's hand before closing his eyes he whispered to his son's fragile figure…
'Don't worry my son. I'll be right there with you to fight this.'
And with that, the silver monkey went in a deep meditative state. A state in which he could enter Chiro's mind to figure out was causing him so much pain.
Damien was beyond shocked. He didn't understand what just happened and wanted a good explanation. How in the world was Antauri going to help Chiro when Chiro isn't even awake. He turned to see the others look at him as if they read his mind. Otto smiled brightly as he was the first to speak.
"Don't worry Damien! Antauri knows what he's doing!" Otto spoke with happiness in his voice. The others nodded their heads in agreement but even so, Damien was still confused.
"We understand that you're confused. We were too when Antauri told us about it but Antauri is connected with Chiro. Not just emotionally, or mentally but also by the power primate. Somehow, Antauri is able to spiritually go inside Chiro's mind and help Chiro understand his dreams." Gibson responded in a normal tone since this wasn't unusual to him or the others.
"But this is also tricky because the kid's mind can hold some pretty dark stuff. So Antauri has to be careful that his mind doesn't get wrapped up in the darkness or he can be trapped in Chiro's head. Sprks replied with a more serious tone in his voice. Nova looked towards Sprks as she understood why he became serious. The was a time when Antauri and Chiro nearly were stuck in the dreams the plagued the young boy's mind.
"Do you understand Damien? Antauri and Chiro will be fine." Nova smiled. Damien looked over at both Antauri and Chiro and silently prayed to himself.
'Please be alright you two. Just be alright!'
(In Chiro's dream)
Chiro was wandering around in a endless void of darkness. The only light surrounding him was a green light that felt warm and familiar to him. What was this… feeling? Could he trust it to guide him back? Chiro trusted his instincts and went deeper and deeper into the void. What he would find there, he didn't know.
'Why was I brought here? What will I see?' Chiro's thoughts remained in his mind as he continued to walk in the darkness. What seemed like an eternity ended as Chiro found him staring at what looked like a battle scene. He didn't know where the scene came from but from the looks of things, the battle wasn't going good. The figures in the battle looked awfully familiar to Chiro as he gazed on…
"What? Those are my friends… but why do I see them fighting? Chiro's question was suddenly answered for him as he saw a man who he knew all to well get badly hurt. The others in this ominous vision, saw this man get hurt and tried to help him but was forced back to fighting the evil that confronted him. Try as he might to yell at his friends to get out of harms way, the vision ended and instead of being back in the dark like before, Chiro found himself beside the green and comforting light once more.
"The power primate…!" Chiro exclaimed to himself.
"Yes, like how it protects you, I do as well Chiro." That voiced was so calm and filled with much wisdom only Chiro knew who it was the second he heard it.
"Antauri!" Cried Chiro in happiness as he saw his mentor and father-figure float towards him. Chiro was so happy to see Antauri that he even surprised Antauri when he hugged the silver simian. Antauri's shock quick wore off as he hugged his son…
"Antauri… I'm so sorry for how I treated you… I was wrong and I'm sorry."
"Chiro it's alright-"
NO! It's not alright Antauri! I hurt your feelings really bad and not just when we arrived at this place, but back at home too. When I kept avoided you and felt awkward towards you. Tauri, you're the best father I ever had, and no one can and ever will replace you."
Antauri was once again shocked beyond belief. That's was all he ever wanted. For Chiro to accept him as a father figure. To go to him when he felt scared, alone and was of need pf guidance. He was grateful for Chiro. And he knew that the feeling was returned.
"Chiro, you're everything to me. I'm so happy and grateful to have a son like you. I may not be human like you, but I will always love you like a parent loves his child. And you're my child Chiro… I love you Chiro." Antauri cried joyously as he embraced his son in a hug. Chiro retuned the hug with much love as he received.
Sudddenly, Antauri remembered why he came here. He realized that the longer Chiro stayed here, the more difficult it would be to get him out of this place. Antauri didn't want the both of them to be trapped here. It wasn't safe.
"Chiro! We must leave here! Remember what I told you about being trapped in a person's subconscious? It's not safe to be here any longer then we did." Chiro nodded his head in understanding. When Antauri was serious, he wasn't kidding. Knowing full well on what to do, both Antauri and Chiro sat across from each other in a prayer stance and soon, the two felt themselves returning to their awaiting friends. A bright white light surrounded the two figures and quickly disappeared with both Antauri and Chiro.
They returned to their friends…
(Back with the others)
Pacing back and forth was something Damien was good at doing when he didn't have any other solution to a problem. That's all he has been doing this part hour since Antauri went to go in the deep depths of Chiro's mind. So far none of them have awoken yet. He was about to sit down as instructed by a worried Nova, when suddenly he heard two moans. Two moans were the best thing that went through Damien's ears. Apparently the others heard it too because like Damien, they rushed over to the area where Chiro and Antauri were.
Slowly, blue and cobalt eyes opened to reveal that Chiro and Antauri were just fine. Antauri gently helped Chiro into a sitting position before float near the young teen's side. Both pairs smiled fondly at one another before turning to answer the confusion that seemed to penetrate Damien's mind.
"D-Damien?" Before Chiro could speak any further, Damien grabbed Chiro in a tight hug as though he would disappear forever. Chiro's eyes widen but then went back into a more relaxed state like before. Antauri smiled at the sight. Not a jealous, but understanding look plastered on his normal stoic face.
"Damien… Not breathing…!" Chiro exclaimed with a tight laugh as Damien realized that he was indeed choking Chiro.
"Sorry! But I was scared that both you and Antauri weren't going to come back… Jeez! You guys sure know how to scare a guy." With a chuckle, Damien suddenly exploded with laughter as did the others.
"Yeah! The kid can do that to you… But you get used to it after a while." Sprks replied jokingly…
Chiro's expression quickly became one of melancholy as the vision of the man getting badly hurt came to mind. Antauri sense this and while gentle hands, placed them on Chiro's head and ruffled his hair a bit. Antauri knew Chiro was at least a little bit better. That's all Antauri wanted.
"Chiro…" Antauri whispered in Chiro's ear. "It is up to you to tell him or not but be sure that I'm right here for support." Chiro looked toward Antauri and sadly smiled. He knew this too be true but he also hoped that the vision didn't. Chiro was about to say something to Damien and the others about the vision when he felt an all to familiar presence lurking outside…
"Tauri…!"
I know Chiro! I feel it too." Suddenly both Chiro and Antauri got into fighting stances which quickly confused everyone.
"Chiro! What's up!" Otto replied in confusion. The others looked towards Antauri since Chiro was looking everywhere but at the team.
"It's him! Its Skeleton King…he's here, outside to be exact!" Antauri wasted no time in explanations… Damien's confusion turn into rage and fury.
'Skelton King! He was the one who… The one who killed my family… All of them without mercy. I will have my revenge!'
With his blue dagger in his hand, Damien ran as fast as he outside to face the monster that took everything he held dear.
"DAMIEN NO!" Chiro yelled for the man he knew as his friend to return to them so that a plan could be formed. But they all knew that Damien had the most to gain from Skeleton King's death. Chiro realized that his vision was close to being true.
'Damien…'
"Chiro…? Are you alright?" If Sprks called Chiro by his actual name instead of "Kid," then they all knew that something was wrong. Everyone but Antauri held a confused gazed at their leader as they sought answers from him. Chiro grimly told them all of his vision…
"WHAT!" They all exclaimed with the exception of Antauri and Chiro. They all held the same emotion…
Fear…
Nova was the first to break the silence…
"Chiro… what you're saying is that someone we all know is gong to be…" She couldn't even say the words that she wanted. Sprks placed an comforting arm around her. Nova smiled at the gesture but inside she was screaming…
'Why? Why him?'
"What I want to know is how is Skeleton King even alive? I mean, is he still-" Antauri quickly answered Gibson's question in the best way he could…
"It is odd that Skeleton King is even alive. I understand the confusion. Skeleton King must have found a way to regenerate himself to make him even more powerful then before. Somehow, he has and now he's here."
"I know! I know! Remember what Damien told us before? About how his family…you know died? Maybe that's how that meanie is getting stronger!" Otto exclaimed in excitement of being right. Or at least he hoped.
"Otto! I think you're right! Souls…! Damien said that those ghoul things that we even encountered coming here were after souls. Children's souls are the most strongest because of the innocence that a child possesses."
"Now we just need to help-"
Before any of them had time to think, they all heard a terrible yell that was owned y one person.
"DAMIEN!" Without hesitation, the monkey team ran outside and was met with a horrible scene. They saw him… They Skeleton King. He was wearing a black cloak and his entire was completely different. Skeleton King had pulsating veins that were placed on his bony face, arms, and legs. It was as if worms infested his body and you could visibly see them moving. His eyes were hollow yet they also had a haunting feel to them. You could see his vital organs clear as day. It a scary sight. Beside the undead king was a army of those soul sucking ghost. There was more of them then Chiro and the others could ever imagine.
Chiro tore his eyes away as he saw his vision come to life. Damien was on the ground and was badly injured. Deep cuts and bruises plastered his face and body. Clothes were nearly shredded and blood was everywhere. Chiro nearly cried at the sight. Antauri saw this and spoke firmly yet gently at Chiro.
"Chiro! You go and tend to Damien."
But Antaur-"
"Nova, Sprks and I will handle him. Gibson and Otto, you cover Chiro and help him with Damien GO!" And with that the others charged into battle while Chiro, Gibson and Otto just stood there. Chiro shook his head and became serious as they had a task at hand and that was to aid the fallen friend.
"Guys… We need to get to Damien fast or he'll never make it." Chiro said in an anxious voice as he Otto and Gibson ran to where Damien was.
"Judging from injuries, he suffered an abundant amounts of blood loss. From my current sightings of him, his leg is also broken with a sprain wrist." It was amazing how much Gibson was able to deduce form his location. Otto turned from his friends and sudden stopped. Fear evident in his eyes. Chiro and Gibson didn't understand why at first but when they looked at the direction Otto was looking at, they understood why…
Twenty ghouls were surrounding the three friends… Chiro glared at each and everyone of them. He realized that the only way they were going to reach Damien, was to fight.
"MONKEY TEAM GO!" Chiro cried out as they each fought the monsters. Since there were only twenty of them Chiro took care of five of them and Gibson took care of the other five. They noticed that Otto was having a bit of trouble with the last remaining ghouls so Chiro and Gibson help to destroy them. Now that there wasn't anymore ghouls left on their end. The three of them ran over to where they spotted Damien. It was like Gibson assumed. There was a lot of blood where Damien's body laid motionless, added the were bruises and deep cuts on him. And just like Gibson predicted, Damien's leg was completely broken and his wrist was sprained. Chiro kneeled down beside Damien and was careful not to move or touch him, fearing that it would cause more damage.
Chiro was certain that his dream was coming true. He just prayed that Damien would hold on… Gibson interrupted Chiro's thoughts with a grim voice.
"Chiro… if we could get him to the robot, then Damien could be alright. But I'm frighten to move him and cause further damage to his already battered body…"
"I-I-It's f-f-fine…"
Chiro, Otto and Gibson all were shocked. They thought that Damien was unconscious but it seemed that wasn't the case…
'Thank goodness he's alright…but for how long?' Chiro thought sadly. Damien slowly and painfully turned his head towards Chiro and with a shaky hand, patted Chiro's shoulder. Blood from his hand was soon on the white of Chiro's shirt but the teen didn't care.
"Damien, how you feeling buddy?" Otto realized it was a stupid question but he just had to ask. If their was anything that he could do for the man that helped them so much, he would do anything.
"D-d-don't worry Otto, I've b-b-been in tougher-" Damien coughed a little bit before continued. "S-s-spots before but I'm g-g-glad I'm not a-alone." Damien closed his eyes and then open them slowly as he gazed at Chiro's blue ones that were shedding tears. With a bloody finger, Damien carefully wiped the tears away from Chiro's eyes. With a more firm tone, Damien gasped out.
"G-go help… A-Antauri… H-he needs…y-y-you!" Chiro was about to protest when Otto intervened. With a sad smile on his normal happy one, Otto spoke.
"It's cool Chiro… Me and Gibby will look after Damien. You go kick Skeleton King's butt for us. Plus, Antauri needs you…!" Gibson was about to correct Otto on his name but opted to let it slide… For now anyway. When Chiro looked to him for help on why he should stay, Gibson shook his head and agreed with Otto. Chiro slowly got up from his place near Damien and brushed off the dirt from his pants. He looked back at his friends and with a silent promise that they will see each other soon and that they would be alright without him, Chiro took off in the direction of Antauri, Nova, and Sprks.
When Chiro was out of sight, Gibson began to do a better inspection of Damien's wounds. What he saw was a terrible sight. One that Chiro wouldn't handle well. Otto took wind of Gibson's expression and went to see what was wrong. When he looked, he gasped loudly at a wound on Damien's torso. Chiro never saw it because Damien's good hand was hiding it. The wound was a bit near his pelvic area. If the wound wasn't close up properly then Damien would bleed to death and because Gibson feared moving the man, he was at death's door.
"I-I didn't want him t-t-to see t-t-this…" Damien murmured sadly. If Chiro knew the full extent of his injuries, Chiro wouldn't leave and he knew letting Chiro see that would have Antauri not forgiving him…Even in death. All Otto and Gibson could do for him was try and stop the bleeding as much as they could.
"Gibson…" Before he could finish that last statement, Gibson watched as Damien slipped back into an unconscious state. He didn't turn to look at his brother but spoke in a serious and melancholy tone.
"He's going to die…"
(At the battle scene with Antauri, Sprks, and Nova)
The battle was a fierce one… Left and right these ghouls did their master's bidding by attacking the monkeys. They realized that Skeleton was a formidable foe but because of the power he gained by killing innocent children and gaining their souls, he was tougher then ever.
"Antauri! Are you sure we can beat these freaks?" Sprks yelled at his brother while he bashed five ghouls. Nova wasn't doing so good on her end either for she had more ghoulish fiends then Sprks but eventually shook them off her…
"Yeah Antauri! How are we going to fight these things plus that bony creep with out Chiro and the others?"
Using monkey mind scream, Antauri was able to fight off the ghouls that were attacking him. He realized that when they killed the things off, more would come.
"I don't know how, but somehow, we'll beat him… I know we will!" With profound confidence, the three monkeys charged through the ghouls towards their true goal…
Skeleton King…
With hollow eyes that locked with the monkeys, Skeleton laughed a laughed only filled with malice. How he loved when a good plan came together. If he knew that beating these worthless monkeys were this simple, he would killed children and their pathetic families along time ago.
"So my little monkeys, is this battle too much for you? Skeleton King replied with fake concern. Antauri and the others only glared at the bony King as he laughed maliciously.
"Oh! I almost forgot… Where's the little brat Chiro? His spiritual energy would greatly help me in increasing my power…"
"You'll never get Chiro! You were better off dead and I'll make sure you stay that way!" Nova bellowed as she lunged forward but was smack to ground by one of the ghastly fiends guarding the master….
"NOVA!" Both Sprks and Antauri cried. Antauri suddenly felt the power primate near them… He turned around and heard an all to familiar battle cry as he smile at the teen coming towards them…
"CHIRO! SPEARO!" Lighting came from Chiro's hands as the ghouls shrieked with immense pain form the attack… Chiro reached his team and smiled.
"Hey guys… missed me?"
"Took ya long enough Kid! Now we can kick some butt!" Sprks said with confidence. Antauri smiled at his son as he was glad he was here. Chiro saw Nova lying near by and ran to aid her. Gently Chiro lifted Nova from the ground and helped her to her feet. She staggered a bit because other wise then that, she was okay… With a quick hug that she gave him, Nova was ready to jump into the battle but asked a question towards Damien's condition.
"How is he Chiro?" Nova softly said.
"He'll be fine. Otto and Gibson are with him…" For Antauri, a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach, but he dared not say anything. Any doubt would cause Chiro to be unfocused.
"Ah! So there's my little hairless monkey, come to play with the big boys!" Skeleton sneered at the raven haired teen. Chiro's blue eyes, suddenly turned dark as he glared harshly at Skeleton King…
"Trust me… You'll be wishing you didn't mess with me or my family…!" Chiro angrily responded. Skeleton King just laughed as he attacked Chiro with his claw. Chiro barely dodged that one and another attack as well. Chiro was getting more and more frustrated by the minute as regular attacks and evading weren't going to bring this monster down. Antauri and the others were about to help Chiro when more ghouls from out of nowhere came to stop them. Chiro didn't look back as he tried every attack he knew to bring Skeleton King down…
"Hahahahaha! Pathetic! You can even save you little friends let alone yourself child! Tell me, what will you do now! As he said this, the evil king was about to strike Chiro down when time stopped… Or it seemed to. Chiro looked around in bewilderment as time did truly stop. He heard a voice calling him. A voice that sounded pure and angelic… But who was the owner of that voice? Chiro turned to look at his left and saw a young woman with long black hair that reached her waist, her skin, smooth and flawless. She was wearing a white dress that glowed around her. Clutching her dress was a boy no younger then five. He smiled at Chiro and he smiled back. He realized who this couple was. The were Catherine and Alexander, Damien's late wife and child.
"There is no time to explain… The souls of those who died here are awaiting you to free them so that they may rest in peace. You must use the power within Chiro or you won't win this fight." Spoke Catherine in a angelic voice.
"But I don't know if it will be enough to win." Chiro replied. He Didn't know if he could save the others let alone himself. Catherine and her son move gracefully towards Chiro. He felt an immense warmth radiating from the two of them and didn't want it to go. Chiro felt Catherine's glowing hand on his head. She smile fondly as Chiro realized what was happening. She was giving him power. A power so pure, it made him fall to his knees besides her bare feet.
"Chiro… You got to fight! You just have to…!" Alexander finally spoke up. In a instant, he was by Ciro's side and helped him to his feet, quickly returning to his mother's side. Catherine hugged her child as she watched Chiro.
"Thank you Catherine and Alexander, I know what has to be done…" Chiro softly replied. He smiled sadly as both Alexander and his mother were fading in the white light behind them.
"Remember, the souls of all who have died here are with you Chiro…" And they were gone. As quickly as they came, they were gone from his sight. The scene return to how it was and everyone including Skeleton king was greatly confused.
"What the heck happened Antauri!" Sprks question with great confusion. Nova was just too stunned to speak.
'What happened!' She thought… For once Antauri was lost for words. He was confused like everyone else. Was it just him or did everything seemed to have stopped, including them? Antauri gasped as he saw Chiro with his back turned to them. There was a green and white light around him… As if he was an angel decedent from the heavens itself. He felt the power primate grow with much power then before. As he looked around the battlefield, Antauri saw little white lights all around them… There must have been hundreds of them and they seem to be going towards Chiro as if to aid him in this battle. Antauri realized that these were the souls of those Skeleton King massacred. They were helping Chiro win this. Antauri smiled as he saw Chiro walk much confidence as if the battle was already won.
'Be careful… my son…'
"W-WHAT IS GOING ON!" Skeleton King bellowed angrily. He too saw what Antauri saw, the souls of the people on this planet that were killed. He looked down at Chiro whose eyes glowed with a white light. With out warning Chiro quickly flew towards him and with a his fist was punched with so much force, that he fell to the ground with a loud thump. Chiro continued to punch, and kick the now helpless undead King… For every punch, for every kick, Skeleton King grew weaker and weaker….
"The kid is actually winning!" Sprks rejoiced!
"We have a chance to destroy him once and for all but what is with all of that light around him?" Nova questioned Antauri who had a calm look on his face.
"The souls of those who have departed have a found a purpose to help Chiro in defeating Skeleton King." Antauri responded knowingly. It looked like the battle was in Chiro's favor and it was. Skeleton King was dying and Chiro liked that he was the one responsible for ending this horrid being from ever hurting anyone ever again. He only wished Damien, Otto, and Gibson were here to see that. With a groan Skeleton King tried with all of his strength to stop Chiro from his attacks but it was hopeless.
"This is for those who you harmed in your quest for power! For my family, friends, and for the people of this land, feel their anger…. DIE!" And with that, Chiro had a white and green energy ball the size of a kick ball and with am angry screamed lunged the ball at Skeleton King. It hit! With a scream of pure agony, Skeleton King was defeated… He was burned by the power of the power primate and the souls of the dead combined with one another. With Skeleton King, the ghouls were gone… Never to kill again…
The souls left Chiro's body and turned into the people they were. Chiro was so worn out by the extra energy within him, that he nearly passed out but didn't hit the ground as Antauri, with the help of Nova and Sprks. The helped him sit down as they figured he become tired.
"KID! You did it! You kicked Skeleton King's butt!" Exclaimed Sprks who was so happy that he hugged Nova who at that moment didn't seem to mind…She was so proud of Chiro that words couldn't even be formed from her mouth… After she hugged Sprks, she in turn, hugged her leader, her friend, her brother. It was now Antauri's turn… And he too hugged his son.
"Chiro, I'm so proud of you my son." Antauri gently said as he looked into his son's crystal blue eyes.
"Thank you Tauri, but if it was wasn't for them, I wouldn't have won." Chiro gestured to the souls that surround them. Now that they were freed, all of the souls except for two who remained behind, flew into the sky like meteor showers into the sky above. Catherine and Alexander were beside Chiro and smiled at the boy and his friends who helped them.
"Chiro, thank you so much and to the rest of you as well… Thank you but we must go now. Lets go baby." Catherine looked to her son as he smiled a big smile at Chiro and his friends.
"Bye Bye Chiro and his monkey friends… I wish we could play some more but mommy says we have to go…Tell my daddy I said I love him lots." And like the other souls, Catherine and her son became a ball of white light and flew into the sky. Gone…
"DAMIEN!" Chiro cried as he ran in the direction of Damien and the rest of his friends. The others followed after the teen. While the others didn't feel this, Antauri knew something bad was going to happen…
About fifteen minutes later Chiro, Antauri, Sprks, and Nova reached Gibson and Otto, who the noticed was silently crying into the arms of Gibson. He too shed tears as he looked up and saw the others. He looked towards them all as the news registered to them all…
"We couldn't…couldn't stop the bleeding. He stopped breathing…I'm sorry Chiro…" Gibson quietly replied as he couldn't help but cry… Damien was gone… He bled to death while the others fought. Nova cried on Sprks who held her gently with a look of sorrow in his eyes. Antauri sis as well. Damien didn't deserve this… All because of Skeleton and his need of power… Antauri solemn eyes looked towards Chiro who cried silently with a blank look on his face. His eyes, soulless as he in a trance like state, walked towards the body of Damien… His eyes were closed. The blood on him was dried in some places while others were wet. Other then the blood, he was looked like he was in peace. As though he knew the battle was won.
It took Antauri to snap Chiro out of his trance state, only to have him break down, crying on Damien's corpse. All Antauri and the others could do was watch as their leader cried and cried.
'Why him…? He has seen death before! Why my son…!' Antauri thought bitterly as continued to watch Chiro weep. It was about thirteen minutes later when Chiro stopped crying. He wiped away the last remaining tears and turned to his friends…
"We have to bury him you guys. It's only fair." Chiro serious noted. The others nodded as each member of the team helped out. Otto and Nova went back towards the house to get some water and shovels, Antauri and Chiro looked around to find some rocks to make a headstone, and Gibson and Sprks watched over the bodies. When everyone came back, they all sat in silence as they begun to bury Damien. While Chiro, Antauri and Sprks used the shovels to dig a hole for the grave, the others washed some of the blood from Damien's body. Nova did her task as silent tear withdrew from her bubblegum eyes. Otto was done crying but remained silent as he too did his task. Gibson saw something shiny near the body and picked up Damien's dagger which was still glowing blue. He remembered what Damien's last wished were before he died…
"Please Gibson, I-I-I know that I'm g-g-going to die so-soon but p-prom-ise me that C-Chiro takes my d-dagger… Its h-his now… and t-tell him… thank y-you.." Gibson cried but nodded that he would keep his promise. Otto was too stricken with grieve to hear this. With his final request made, Damien smiled as his eyes slowly closed for the last time…
Gibson placed the dagger near him and watched as Antauri lifted Damien's body and gently as he could, lowered the body in the makeshift grave… Everyone gather around the grave and said their good byes before Antauri levitated the dirt and place it on top of the grave. Chiro then kneeled at the head of the grave and placed the rocks he had on the grave. It wasn't much but Damien would appreciate this all the same. With a silent prayer, the monkey team bid their fallen friend their goodbyes. Antauri was the first to speak.
"It's time we head back to Shugazoom. Lets all go back to the robot." The others nodded in agreement as they started waking towards the robot together. Antauri floated near Chiro and with a kind gesture, placed a hand on his shoulder. He knew it wouldn't bring Damien back but it would at least let Chiro know that he wasn't alone. Chiro turned towards his father and said with a small smile.
"I'll be alright Tauri…" Gibson light tapped Chiro on the leg as he remembered what he had promised Damien. He held the dagger towards Chiro and as he took the dagger, Gibson told him what Damien said.
"Chiro, Damien wanted to thank you for what you done for him. You given him hope that he though he lost. It was because of you Chiro, that Damien is in peace. He wanted you to have that dagger also." Gibson kindly gestured to the dagger in Chiro's hand. Chiro looked from Gibson to the dagger and smiled as he looked back at Damien's grave.
'Thank you… Damien… goodbye…'
The monkey team were all in the supper robot at their commanding stations. Although the robot was a good as new, they all wondered on thing…
How were they going to go home without fuel? As Chiro sat back in his chair in the heart of the robot, he pulled out Damien's dagger and smiled fondly as a familiar warmth surrounded him. Just like when he encountered Catherine and Alexander. The dagger began to glow even brightly a blue light surrounded the entire robot. Whatever happened was a good thing because the next time he knew, Chiro heard Otto's voice from the speakers…
"We have enough power to get us home guys! YAY! Shugazoom here we come!" The green monkey smiled with excitement.
But how in Shugazoom were we able to get such tremendous powers?" Gibson questioned with curiosity. Nova just shook her head as she could figure it out either.
"Maybe there are some things better left unexplained." Nova said…
"I couldn't have said it better myself!" Sprks replied in his normal cocky tone but was also curious as to how they suddenly had power. Antauri, knew of course as did Chiro. It was Damien who helped them and they couldn't thank the man enough. Chiro placed the dagger back in his pocket and prayed Damien his thanks…
'Damien… I'm going to miss you so much…! Thank you for everything.' Chiro heard an all too familiar voice respond back.
'I will miss all of you as well… But its you I must thank Chiro. You take care of yourself. Good bye my little friend…' The voice of Damien was gone but like him, not forgotten. Antauri face appeared on Chiro's screen and they both smiled at one another for this crazy adventure was what they both needed.
"Tauri… Lets go home."
"Indeed my son… Indeed…" And with that Chiro, Antauri, Otto, Gibson, Sprks, and Nova, all headed towards their home in Shugazoom… They all said their thanks to Damien… And stranger, who became a friend and mentor to them all…
'You're all welcome my friends… I love you all…Goodbye…'
LS7:…Damn! This is by far the longest Chapter that I ever wrote…. Fifteen pages it says on my computer…But it was worth it… And it was done at five in the morning…Nice!^^
Antauri: One more Chapter LS7!
Chiro: Then the epilogue!
Nova: can't wait to see the ending!
Otto: It's gonna be funny!
Gibson: I agree with Nova…
Sprks: Stay tune for the last chapter! Chapter 11: "Home is where the heart is!"
LS7: BYE!*Everyone waves* Oh! And please Leave a review! R.I.P. Damien Allad!