Behind the Reflection Chapter 25
I do not own Super Robot Monkey Team Hyper Force Go! or any of its characters
*This story is AU and Selene is an OC
All was quiet in Shuggazoom City. All was as it should be.
After the final battle the Hyperforce fixed up the city with the people's help and then they moved onto the Super Robot. It took them a while but everything was okay now. Sakko and TV Monster had been sent to the prison where they housed their former enemies and they hadn't caused any trouble since then.
Ever since then they had fought more enemies but none of them reached the standards of the Skeleton King or the Dark Ones. But nevertheless they fought them, saved others and kept the peace. That's how they knew that it was truly over but they would always remember their promise. If the Dark Ones ever found a way to come back into their world they would fight and they would win again. Chiro would make sure of it because he would never allow the evil monsters to destroy ort hurt another family. They had taken a lot from him but he had also gained a lot from others. He knew that there was hope in the world and he knew that as long as good existed evil didn't stand a chance. That's what he learned from his entire experience.
He also learned just how important love can be. The city and the Super Robot had been rebuilt but those weren't the only things that were being built. There were bonds that were growing and changing with each day that passed. Both familial and romantic bonds.
Chiro and Antauri's relationship grew and it got stronger as the days passed. Their father and son bond matched the one the Alchemist shared with Chiro. They would still call each other by their names but every now and again they would refer to each other as the titles "Dad" and "son." Antauri and Chiro would continue to train with one another; he taught him more about the Power Primate and Chiro would showcase his abilities to his father figure. Then there were days where they would just relax and enjoy each other's company. Antauri and Chiro's bond was growing and the Monkey Team was happy to be witnessing to such a sight. They would give them their space during this time because they wanted them to make up for lost times. Chiro felt lucky to have two fathers, he had the first one and then he had a second one. They were both watching over him, one was watching over him in the afterlife while one was still here with him to love and care for them. And Antauri felt lucky that he had a son in the boy he had helped raised since childhood. The boy he held in his arms when he was a baby was growing up right before his eyes and he would still continue to be there for him as he grew up into an adult. He would finally get to see Chiro grow old because he now had the chance to. He would watch Chiro grow not only for him but for the Alchemist and Selene as well. They both knew that the couple would watch over from afar but Antauri would be there for all of them. They weren't the only ones though; there was also the Monkey Team.
Chiro's bonds with the Monkey Team grew as well. Chiro would still do the usual with them such as training with Nova, studying with Gibson, playing with Otto and messing around with Sprx. He did it all and he learned just how precious every moment he had with them was. After almost losing them several times before he was determined to make every moment last and be remembered. They found themselves spending more time together as well. They trained and all but there were days when they would just do fun activities like walking around the city, going to the park, shop at the stores, count the stars and enjoy evenings together in the Super Robot Sprx and Nova had certainly gotten stronger as time went on. Much like Antauri and Chiro they would spend time together alone and at places where it was peaceful and quiet. Every now and then the team would watch them hold hands, hug each other and even kiss. It was different to see but they weren't surprise though. Sprx and Nova had learned the same things as Chiro during their crazy journey, they had learned that time was precious and that it needed to spent wisely. And what better way to do it by spending time with the one you love. Nova and Sprx would still tease each other about their relationship, as would the others, but that was their way of showing their love towards each other. Chiro couldn't wait to see how their relationship would be like in the future. He would tease them by asking when he was going to have new little brothers and sisters from them. They would nudge him whenever he said so much to the other's amusement.
Then there was the new Mandarin, at first it did take a while to get used to him especially with all of the things he had done before in the past but he was still young. Mandarin had no memories from the past and that helped a lot. The Alchemist and Selene gave him a blank slate before they departed to the Spirit World; it was their last gift to them. He had a lot to learn from them. However, they knew that he could teach him some things as well. He was teaching them how to properly teach good to someone and how to properly take care of someone. They protected him just like any family member. Mandarin observed this information much like an ordinary baby and child. He grew up with them and Chiro didn't really mind at all. When he was younger he saw Mandarin as an older brother but now he looked at him like a younger brother. A younger brother that needed guidance from his older siblings. Chiro quickly grew attached to him for these reasons especially when he was considered and technically was the youngest of the group. The monkeys had set up times for Mandarin needs and everyone pitched in to help raise the new orange monkey. Chiro didn't mind taking care of him whenever he wasn't busy and whenever it was his turn. He didn't mind at all because it was for the sake of their family.
And last but certainly not least there was Jinmay. The girl he loved and his official girlfriend. Their relationship was a strange one since he was a human and she was a robot but he learned that she was not entirely different from a human. She had the wants and needs of one as well much to his embarrassment and the others teasing but nevertheless they made it work. Jinmay started staying more at the Super Robot rather than at the home that had been provided to her by the city. She still kept the home since it was a nice place to spend time alone with Chiro whenever they Monkey Team, especially Antauri, would allow them. Then there were times when she would spend nights there, sometimes it would last for weeks but nobody minded. The Monkey Team saw their caretakers in the young couple; they saw real and true love between the two. Little moments like holding hands or holding each other made them remember Selene and the Alchemist. They watched the couple grow up and they were there for the big moments of their relationship.
Years passed and many things changed for the better.
They would never forget the day when he came to them for advice on how to propose properly. He was twenty years old and they had just gotten back from a mission. They chuckled at the blush on his face and at his nervousness. They gave him what he needed and they reassured him that everything would be fine. Antauri gave him his blessing as did the rest of the monkeys; even Mandarin looked excited to see that Chiro was going to get married. They made the night perfect for their big moment. They watched as Chiro got down onto one knee and pulled out the ring that Otto had crafted for him to give to Jinmay. Jinmay accepted of course. And not too long after that they were married, it was a private ceremony held on top of the Super Robot. Antauri was the one who performed the ceremony while the others helped set it up. Nova and Mandarin brought out the flowers hand in hand while Sprx was the ring bearer, Gibson and Otto took the pictures. They all watched with pride and happiness as Chiro said his vows to Jinmay and as Jinmay said her vows to Chiro. The memories of the Alchemist and Selene getting married entered into their minds as they watched them. They remembered the looks on their faces as they were officially made husband and wife. They were the same as the ones Chiro and Jinmay had. Once the time was right the newly dubbed husband and wife shared their kiss as everyone cheered for them. They weren't the only ones though; watching over them was the parents of Chiro.
"They were meant to be together," the Alchemist stated.
"I knew they were," Selene said. "I can't wait to become a grandmother!"
The Alchemist gave Selene a bewildered look but he put his arms around her.
"My dear don't you think it's a little early to be thinking about that?"
"Of course not!" she whined. "After all Chiro was conceived not too long after our wedding."
The Alchemist blushed and brought his wife into a tight hug.
"Oh Selene, our son has your comical personality," he complimented. "I hope our grandchildren inherit that."
Selene leaned into her husband's chest and she smiled as she watched her one and only child spin his new bride around in a loving embrace. She could imagine what her future grandchildren will look and she hoped that they inherited an important thing from her husband.
"And I hope they inherit your kind heart," she responded.
They held each other before it was time to leave once again. They wanted their son to enjoy his wedding and they didn't have to fear about him being alone in the future. He had only had his family but he now also had a new wife.
Chiro and Jinmay quickly began their married life, they were still heroes to the city and they still fought crime but now they did it as husband and wife. And it wasn't long before another little face joined the family. Sprx and Nova's child, Alchemy. They had conceived their child not too long after Chiro's wedding and they welcomed her into the world with open arms. Mandarin was happy that he had a new little playmate and he quickly bonded with the baby girl monkey. Everyone adored the little baby as soon as she was born. She was had a mixture of Sprx and Nova's fur colors, she had a pink sunset color fur. And her eyes were that of her father, she had his black eyes but her weapons were inherited from her mother since she had giant fists as hands. There was also a hint of both of their personalities as well. Alchemy had her mother's fierce determination and fighting spirit but she had her father's comical and playful side. She could be a handful but Sprx and Nova adored their little girl as did the rest of the Team Monkey. And Chiro was happy with the fact that they named her after his father, they named their child after the one that took care of them and who gave them their lives.
However, there would soon be two more little faces to the group but that is a story for a later time. Right now there was one individual who was going back to where it all began. Back to the past.
A now forty year old Chiro walked to the outskirts of Shuggazoom. The Hyperforce was on a picnic right now and they were not too far away from him. His feelings of nostalgia led him to walk away from his family. He wasn't really looking for anything in particular; he just wanted to see how much the outskirts had changed over the years. Ever since his battle with the Skeleton King and the Dark Ones he never came back here. There was no reason to but right now he wanted to see an important part of his past. The outskirts were where he had his first memory after Selene had sealed them away. As a child everything looked so big to him when he left the pod that kept him safe for fifty years. But now it all looked so small even with all the growing vegetation. He couldn't help but smile as he remembered how young he was back then, he remembered that he had wandered around the outskirts for a little while before he made it to Shuggazoom City.
"It's been such a long time," he commented as he continued to walk.
He stopped once he heard the chirping of the birds, he looked up to see two adult birds flying towards their nest where their babies were waiting for them. He then saw that there was a small pond underneath the tree where the birds were; he looked over to it and sat down beside it. He leaned forward and saw his reflection as clear as day. Over the years his face had changed a little to resemble his father's but he still had his mother's features such as the round face and blue eyes. He had gotten taller and his hair grew longer as well, some of his bangs covered his right eye and the rest fell back to his neck. Other than that nothing had really changed. His power had increased but his personality remained the same. He was still a happy-go-lucky child at heart with the soul of a leader. Chiro looked deeply at his reflection and he brushed his bangs away so he could get a better look.
"It's just like a long time ago… only this time I see a lot of things instead of nothing," he said.
"And what exactly do you see?" a familiar voice asked.
Chiro turned around to see his father figure Antauri standing behind him. He smiled at his second-in-command and motioned for him to sit by him. Antauri did just that as he sat down by Chiro. He then pointed to his reflection.
"After I lost my memory I could never see anything in my reflection," Chiro stated. "It was just like looking at a blank slate but I knew that my reflection had to have told a story at one point... I just didn't remember what it was."
Antauri looked at Chiro with interest; he had never heard Chiro spoke of this before.
"Back then I was afraid of what secrets my reflection held," Chiro added.
"And now?" Antauri asked.
"I'm not anymore, I now know the stories my reflection holds and I'm making more of them every day," he said. "I see years of fighting for the greater good, years of saving people and years of spending time with my family. When I look at my reflection now I no longer see a blank slate, there is so much more to it now."
Antauri gazed at Chiro's reflection and he finally understood what Chiro was talking about. He saw the same things that Chiro saw but he saw even more than what he was saying, he turned to his son.
"And I see a boy who grew up into a great man, a great family member, a great friend, a great leader… and a great son."
Chiro blushed a little at his comments and he brought the robotic simian into a tight hug. Antauri returned it and leaned into his son's embrace.
"You know it's been a crazy life," Chiro commented. "But a good one. I'm happy that I still have you all after all these years."
"And we will continue to be by your side no matter what," Antauri added. "We will also stay by your side even when it is time for you to pass on your position onto the next leader."
Chiro smiled at that, yes he would have to give his leader position away when the time was right. He was thinking about retiring soon but maybe he would wait for a little while longer. He wanted the successor of his position to enjoy life while he could until he felt that it was the time for him to take the position.
"And speaking of which lets return to the others," Antauri said as he took Chiro's hands into his own. "I'm sure your wife is looking everywhere for you."
"Yeah, I remember that the last time I didn't tell her where I was going he gave me an earful of lectures," Chiro joked. "Let's go back then Dad."
Antauri laughed and nodded his head.
"After you my son," Antauri stated as he motioned for Chiro to go first.
They headed back for their group and were soon greeted by the sight of Jinmay with a scowl on her face. Chiro gulped a little as he approached her. She had a hand on her hip as he walked towards her and she tapped her foot a little as well.
"Now where you been mister?" she questioned.
"I was…" he started. "Reminiscing."
He smiled sheepishly at her while rubbing the back of his head. Jinmay saw his look and let out a sigh, then a smile small appeared on her face.
"Oh why is it always hard to be mad at you?" she questioned herself. "I swear I don't even know why I married you sometimes."
Chiro then took her in his arms; he kissed her lips and placed a hand on her cheek.
"Because you love me too much," he teased. "I seduced you."
Jinmay gave him a teasing look and she playfully nudged him.
"On the contrary I seduced you," she corrected. "And don't you forget how much I love you."
She placed a kiss on his lips before taking his hand.
"Don't worry I won't."
"Well now that that's over let's go back," she said. "Come one Antauri you too."
"I'm right behind you both," he responded. "I'm sure Nova and Sprx have similar arguments when it comes to him."
"Yes I've seen Nova get after him from time to time whenever he does something similar," Jinmay stated. "Alchemy and Mandarin always laugh whenever she scolds him for his childish behavior."
"Those two are so close," Chiro said. "They're such a cute brother and sister duo."
"Indeed but they are not the only ones," Antauri added.
That was when the sight of the picnic area appeared to them. Nova and Sprx were playing with Alchemy and Mandarin while Otto was gorging on snacks and Gibson was scolding him. The Super Robot sat before them in offlined mode. As soon as Jinmay and Chiro were seen they were greeted by two little forces.
"Welcome back you two!" the boy greeted.
"Mommy you found Daddy!" the girl added.
"We're back my darlings and don't worry your dad is just fine, he just had problems following the rules," Jinmay said as she took the girl into her arms.
"What can I say even as an adult I'm a rebel," Chiro joked.
"Yes well you'll be sleeping on the couch if you want to be rebel that much mister," Jinmay retorted in a playful tone.
Chiro held his hands in a peaceful manner as if saying that she didn't need to say anymore. He then looked at the children who were identical clones of their parents. Their son and daughter, Chiro's son and daughter. The Alchemist's and Selene's grandchildren.
Tauri, age ten, was the oldest child and their only son. He was a replica of Chiro; he had his black hair and his blue eyes. He was named after Chiro's second father, Antauri. Tauri would one day succeed his father and become the leader of the Hyperforce.
Seline, age five, was the youngest child and their only daughter. She was a replica of Jinmay; she had her pink hair with white tips and her bright green eyes. She was named after Chiro's mother, Selene. Seline would one day take over her mother's place as her brother's closest ally and friend.
They had their differences but they fought for what was right and they had kind hearts to those they cared about and wanted to protect.
The children had great potential; they each had power and abilities that had been passed down through their lineage. They were Chiro's and he adored them both and loved them very much. He would do anything for his children, he finally understood what the parents in his life felt when they were around their children. He protected him and cared for them just like how his parents did, Jinmay adored and loved them just as much as he did and for that he was grateful. He was grateful to her for giving him such wonderful children.
"Let's go back, Uncle Otto keeps eating all the food," Tauri stated.
"I agree we should head back before Otto eats everything," Jinmay replied.
Suddenly the girl little jumped out of her mother's arms and she took Antauri's hand.
"Come on Grandpa Antauri," Seline said. "Follow me, you promised to play with Tauri and me after we we're done eating."
"And I shall keep my promise little one, to you and your brother," he responded as he followed the little girl.
"Hey wait up Seline and Grandpa Antauri!" Tauri exclaimed as he ran after them.
"They are too adorable for words," Jinmay commented as she watched her children.
"They sure are," Chiro said. "Shall we join them?"
She nodded her head and they walked hand in hand back to the picnic area. They all sat down and enjoyed the feast that had been prepared for them. While they ate the talked amongst each other, laughs were shared and more memories were created. Once they were done eating they spent the rest of the day playing together and having fun. Chiro enjoyed moments like this and when he turned around to watch the sun set he gasped a little at what he saw. Out of the corner of his eye he could have sworn that he saw his parents standing there with smiles on their faces, they hadn't changed in the last twenty six years since he last saw them. They waved before disappearing when he blinked. He smiled and his heart felt warm. He knew that his parents were keeping his promise to him; they were watching them even if they couldn't see them. He knew that they would be beside his children as they grew up. He turned his attention back to his family and the smile stayed on his face as Antauri sat by him.
"You also grew up to be a great father," Antauri stated.
"I hope so… after all I learned from the best," Chiro replied as he looked at him.
Antauri smiled and he watched his family spend time together. Chiro enjoyed the sight and he hoped that there would be more moments like this in the future. Over the years Chiro had learned more about himself and he grew as a person. He finally had the chance to grow up and to start his life after so long. He had it all. He had his Monkey Team, he had his wife and now he had his children. He couldn't ask for anything more at this point. He was happy.
He was also happy with the fact that every time he looked at his reflection he no longer saw the blank slate. He had his family to prove that. He no longer had to worry about what lied behind his reflection.
THE END
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