So after so long (years, I take it) of not posting anything, I have decided to return to FINISH THIS. *Mortal Kombat theme music cues* I will try my best to upload as many chapters as I can, but no promises! Here's the next chapter to 'Revolution'. I only own my OCs. MonstarzGirl has her rights to Nada, her OC. I have no exclusive rights to the property and trademark characters of Warner Bros. Inc.

I sat down on the edge of Nawt's bed, pondering about the whole situation. He and I have returned to Monstar Manor to check up on Hale and Pound, as well as their given status. Witch Hazel was working on several antidotes that she may believe could help in their recovery.

After tending to a few more things that I could do within my power to help my sibling and the unconscious orange Monstar, I went upstairs to wait for Nawt in his room. My red Monstar boyfriend was looking over the information that their equipment picked up so far on the alien material that was used in the attack. Seeing as there was very little information coming in through the transmission of the data, he coaxed me to wait for him upstairs. Granny and Witch Hazel were busy in the adjacent room of the infirmary gathering ointments and medicines while they wait for the others to return.

The rest of the Tunes left to go about their business, all while checking in every now and then to cheer us up and see how our unconscious friends were doing.

Bupkus, Bang, Blanko, Bugs, Daffy, and Lexi have yet to return with Elise. Maddie and Mika decided to head to the library in our world and see what they could gather on their part in hopes of helping to alleviate the burden of waiting.

Nada was napping with Marie in one of the guest rooms, the stress of the situation tuckering out both rather quickly.

'Hale... I wonder for how much longer you're going to be like this?'

Tears threaten to blur my vision, so I blinked rapidly to keep them from falling. All of this happened just after we had our first super serious argument. We have never fought like that, not once. Then just as we were trying to make amends, both he and Pound get shot down like it was open season.

Never have I felt more alone than I did right then. I was starting to miss my brother's wise crack remarks, his bright grin, his cheerful laugh…

"I miss you, Hale. Please come back to us. To me." I bit my lip as it started to quiver again. A rapping knock on the door frame of the room told me that Nawt just finished with whatever business he was tending to down in the labs.

I could tell he wore a worried expression without even having to look at him. "You alright, sweetheart?"

I shook my head. "No." I lifted my right arm and covered my eyes with the forearm. I felt terrible. Like without my brother or Pound around, that we would be wandering with no direction or guidance. It's like we are now lost sheep in a herd.

He carefully made his way into the bedroom, closing the door securely behind him. I felt the bed dip next to my side as his body weight now pressed against me in a loving and comforting embrace. I choked back a sob and I rolled into Nawt, burying my face into his jersey. "I miss him so much, Nawt. I want my big brother back!"

The red Monstar gently stroked my back with his talons, kissing the top of my head in understanding. "I know, love. I miss him, too. He and Pound. The gang are doing the best that they can to resolve matters as quickly as possible and to find a way to bring them back to us.

We got to just try and have some faith in all this. To be strong for them."

I knew he was right. This ordeal was just as tough for Nawt and the others, as they were left without their proud and mighty leader to look up to.

I peeped up at him from his jersey shirt and saw his warm smile, though his eyes spoke a different story. They revealed the exhaustion and pent-up sadness that he has been holding back. I haven't seen Nawt trying this hard to be so strong. It was something to truly admire.

I sniffled a little and wrapped my arms around his torso. "I love you, Nawt. I'm so sorry that you must go through this too. It just isn't fair!"

He chuckled while stroking my hair. "You've got nothing to be sorry for, Kari. This has been hard for all of us, and you're much stronger than anyone could give you credit for."

He gently cupped my chin and cheek with one large hand, lifting my face to look up at him. "You truly are a bright light in all of this. I love you so much."

I smiled a small but genuine smile before letting my eyes close as his lips descended upon mine in a gentle and loving kiss. After a few moments we pulled apart, only for me to pull him back for another.

"I love you… so much… I do." I whispered in between breaths as I took claim of his lips once more. Nawt hummed with gusto as he returned the kiss. It started simple, his arms holding me close and mine doing the same, leaving no space between our bodies.

I felt an ache in my chest, but it was overwhelmed by another that soon took its place elsewhere. The room suddenly began to feel much warmer, as his fingertips traced light circles on my back, only to slowly trail down and down. I shuddered as I soon started to rub my own hands up and down his back, eventually reaching the hem of his shirt and gliding them gently beneath the fabric. My fingers ghosted over his skin, my nails grazing ever so against it.

His chest released a rumble and growl of pleasure, and not long after did he briefly pull back from our lip lock.

His eyes are half lidded and had a very familiar emotion dancing within them. One I am most accommodated with in this present time. His hot breath tickled my face, his lips not far from mine. "Please, Nawt…" It was barely a whisper, but oh, was it there. The desperate need for this man to make some action happen.

And boy did it.

My Monstar roughly sealed his lips over mine, our bodies also shifting. No sooner did I find that he helped me in removing his shirt completely, his bare torso revealed to my want.

He fumbled in removing my sweater completely, leaving me in my black midriff top that revealed plenty of skin. One of those hands then slid up and pulled my body closer from the back, only to slide a little down before pulling at the elastic band of the hem and sliding his hand underneath completely, feeling nothing but bare skin.

The alien before me growled again deeply, biting my lower lip and earning a gasp and moan from me. His tongue soon took the plunge and battled with mine for dominance. His other hand resumed its earlier activity and found a nice resting spot on my butt, firmly giving a squeeze.

I could help but cry out a moan of pleasure, but not before he let a guttural moan of his own, muttering in between our lips "so sexy…"

His right leg hoisted itself up and went up between my jean covered ones, applying pressure where no one dared to roam. My left arm snaked its way up and around his neck, my hand firmly holding his head down to deepen the passion fueled kiss. No sooner did he replace his prodding leg with his hips, both of his hands now moving to my hips and keeping me in place as he began to grind them against mine. As he did so, I felt something else prodding me… it felt like a rocket ship was stashed away in his shorts, trying to take liftoff from base.

"N-Nawt… Oh, please…" I whimpered, taking his mouth again in mine. Nawt's growling grew slightly, his hands starting to grab the waistline of my jeans to pull them down.

"Oh... Kari… my Kari…"

His lips left mine briefly to kiss my neck and shoulder, following by the feeling of his teeth biting down gently, but not gently enough to not leave a hickey. Then the bite became more intense, as such I was sure that the skin must have been punctured. I let out a cry of sheer delight, the sensation overwhelmingly wonderful.

He was so close with those hands; I couldn't stand it. The fire that was ignited by our enamored state was only growing hotter and hotter. Whatever this wonderful and amazing creature was doing before me was working such wonders. His thumbs rubbed circles near my pelvis, then slowly made their way up and rested on my lower abdomen, his hands then giving a firm squeeze once more on my hips. His hot breath tickled my skin again, and as he pushed his hips upwards into mine with more pressure, he groaned out deeply.

"My beloved wife…" I think I caught him saying. 'Wait, did he just call me his wife?'

I felt a burning and stinging sensation where his teeth met my skin earlier, follow by a gentle lap of his tongue and a kiss.

He pulled himself up to look me in the eyes, a loving look adorned his face. "I love you so much, Kari." I returned with a loving look of my own, pulling him down so I could mirror his actions. Nawt shuddered and groaned deeply, my lips trailing down his neck and biting him with as much intensity as he did me. Then I tasted something. It was almost sweet and tangy, but a little thick. My mind was too fogged with loving desire that I didn't pay much mind and kissed the spot where I bit him. Then it I heard him hiss, which startled me slightly. Then it was followed by a deep, satisfied sound that sounded like a mix between a growl and purr.

I was about to ask what was wrong, only to be pulled tightly against him, his lips peppering my face with loving kisses and… tears?

"Nawt, are you alright? What's wrong?!" I was about frantic, until I heard him laugh heartily. "I can't believe it. Finally." He let out a shuddering gasp, a big smile gracing his features.

I couldn't understand what he was talking about, though he seemed so happy. It warmed my heart. I kissed him again, and he returned it gladly. As the mood was starting to pick up in intensity again, we heard the downstairs door open, followed by the sounds of deeps voices followed by lighter, feminine ones and a couple of goofy, toonish ones.

This caused us to pull apart, taking deep breaths and a chance to gather all our senses. Nawt glanced at me with a look of love and pure joy, taking my hand in his large one. I gripped his hand in mine, smiling back at him with just as much emotion.

"It sounds like the others are back now. Should we head on downstairs to meet up with them?" I asked, being shy suddenly.

My red Monstar raised my hand to his lips and let a kiss linger on it before nodding. "I believe that would be wise, my love. Don't think we should leave them to wonder, right?"

I let out a laugh. He is right. Even though Pound and Hale are out of commission for the time being, it doesn't mean that we got other potential surveillance within our parameters.

We got up and I grabbed my sweater that was tossed to the side while Nawt swept up his jersey up from the floor and pulled it back on.

As I was heading for the door, Nawt gently grabbed my shoulder and pulled me to face him. "One sec, baby." He smoothed my long hair and brought some of it to rest on my front. He straightened out my sweater, adjusting it by the collar and my hair once more before he looked satisfied. "Beautiful."

I blushed at him. I noticed what looked like a hickey lingering on his neck and blushed even harder. My eyes swept the room until it rested on a sports jacket that he had resting on his desk chair. "You might want to cover up too, babe." I took the black and red jacket and offered it up to him. He nodded in appreciation and slipped into it. "Thanks, Kari. Let's head on down before we raise any questions."

With a smile, I turned to open the door and gripped his hand in mine. As we made our way downstairs, we saw everyone gathered around in the living room area, with Elise included. She was holding something that was sparkling. I raised my brows at what it could be.

Bupkus turned over to look at us. In his arms he was holding a happy looking Marie. Everyone else was chatting happily and their eyes turned to us with looks of hope.

"Hey guys! Welcome back! What's all the ruckus about?"

Daffy jumped to the front; his kooky demeanor fixed in joy. "The besth newsth you'll hear all day! The word isth thisth, sisthter: Elise fixed up the cure to bring Pound and your brother back!"

I gasped in joy at this; this is amazing news. Everyone was cheering with wide grins all around. I looked back at Nawt with happiness. Nawt grinned back just as excited as everyone else. "This is definitely great news!"

I ran over and hugged Elise, finally getting a look at what she was holding: a potion that smelled of carnations and herbs. She smiled brightly "I call it "Phoenix Reborn".

Finally! We can get my brother and Pound back!

Little to our knowledge that someone was watching us from outside one of the windows and hidden in the shadows, eyes glowing a toxic neon green, sharp teeth fixed in a menacing scowl. "Enjoy this small victory, fools. The real tragedy will soon come into play, and once that happens, you will then see… Happy endings are naught but night light that will be ripped out, and leave you all in eternal darkness!"