A/N: Yo wassup my pretties? Well I have good treat for you all today regarding this chapter. Now many of you are asking who is coming next. Well I can tell you THIS much- the first two obstacles are now over. The difficulty level of each 'convincing' obstacle depends on the amount of chapters taken to stir out the process.

Like example, it only took one chapter for Chiro to convince Otto. He was the easiest. Now Nova was much harder, it took him about… 2 or 3 chapters to get on her good side. So now he has some support. I had to establish he has some back up before future mandarin comes into the picture.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy chapter 13!


Chapter 13

A Change in Attitude

The sun's rays came pouring through the night's sky. Rings of yellow and white warmed the former freezing pavement of Shuggazoom's roads.

Antauri had already gotten a head start on breakfast. Getting up right when the sun did, he found himself in the kitchen. He used his pre-learned psychokinesis to levitate some plates and glass cups on the table. As he set up breakfast before his teammates awakened, many thoughts burdened the mellow monkey. As he returned to the stove, he couldn't free his mind from the events that happened previously. Such as the events with Otto, nothing about that made any sense.

Antauri couldn't put his metal finger on it- but something was going on. Last night during his midnight meditation sessions, he could've sworn he heard laughing. Laughter from Nova's room. He had gradually listened closely, able to recognize Nova's laughter; but unable to pinpoint of the other voices' owners. He managed to narrow down it was two other people. But the walls muffled the sound so much he couldn't recognize it very well.

But what was out of the ordinary was the fact his team was laughing around midnight. All nights on bored the robot were always quiet. So nothing was making much sense, he was tempted to look himself. Investigate and learn what was going on in the room next to him. But he decided against it and returned to his meditations.

He sighed and shook his head. Banishing the thoughts from his head. He would have to worry about this situation some other time; when the timing was more appropriate.

Just in time; the sight of a red, blue, and orange colored trio met his gaze. Smiling gently to the exhausted faces, he placed a cup of orange juice in each waiting hand. "Morning monkey team," Antauri greeted them. "I take it we all didn't sleep to well?"

Sprx crossed his arms in sheer annoyance. "No, Gibson's stupid IPad kept me up all night again!" He his blue brother a fowl stench look. "Like brain strain forgets that others are sleeping and does not know how to turn off that damn thing!"

Gibson whirled his head around and met his red headed brother with an equally stern growl. "I told you I have to constantly keep up to date with our medications and biometric compacts! It's not like I have as much free time to goof around and waste time like you do you insolent fool! If your mental capacity was even predominantly the volume of mine then maybe you'd understand sparky!"

A vein burst above the red pilot's left temple. "There you go again using those big fancy shanty words of yours! You know maybe the reason why you have no time is because you lock yourself and read those books like a creepy old hag!" He shouted back, retaliating more aggressively against the use of his unliked nickname.

Before Gibson could fire back, a broad hand slammed the table. All eyes jolted and gazed up to the angry midnight black orbs housing blood red pupils. Mandarin's nostrils snorted steam like an enraged bull preparing to charge.

"No more of this bickering!" He threatened in a sinister voice. "I will not tolerate you two acting like a bunch of human children! This is humiliating and will end now!" He flexed his jaws to assert himself. "Do I make myself clear?"

Frightened back into submission, Sprx and Gibson sat down and remained quiet. Antauri sighed at Mandarin's outburst. Hoisting up two plates, he approached the shunned brothers and placed their breakfast before them. He placed a comforting hand on Sprx's shoulder while giving Gibson his drink next.

"Usually I prefer to wait for everyone to get here, but perhaps some warm food will ease your tensions." The wise soft spoken monkey stated, giving both brothers a comforting smile. He patted their backs before returning to the stove. Firmly placing two oven mitts on to remove the waffles from the microwave.

This gesture worked as smiles worked their way back to the duos' faces. Both grabbed a fork and knife and started digging into the sweat salty eggs. Antauri making meat based products was a very rare event and was meant to be enjoyed while it lasted.

Mandarin crossed his arms, raising an eyebrow to the motherly act. He frowned and cut the black monkey a non-to-pleased look. "You can't keep babying everyone every time I get onto them Antauri." He murmured, curling his tongue to prevent a growl. "Everyone onboard this robot has to learn to toughen up."

Antauri, with his unchanging expression, looked back to his impatient leader. "Mandarin, there is a line between 'toughening up' and being too aggressive. There are healthier methods to accomplishing your goal." He spoke in a calming tone.

Grunting in annoyance, he reached out and snatched up the local newspaper. "No more running to hold their hands when I get onto them, end of discussion." He whipped out his newspaper and blocked Antauri's face as he went on to read the sport's section.

Sighing, Antauri shook his head and returned to cook. After a few minutes, he glanced at the clock. "Where is Otto and Nova? They should've been here by now."

Sprx nodded, finally recovering from his humiliation. "Yea, Otto missing breakfast is like Gibson talking basic English- it makes no sense. Taboo almost." He spoke while stuffing his mouth full of eggs. Looking like a squirrel filling his cheeks with acorns.

Gibson ate a bit more properly with a straight posture. Only speaking after he swallowed his first bite. "Usually I disagree with Sprx, but this time he has a point. Where would they be?"

As if on cue, the monkeys were greeted by not just Otto, but also Nova. But something was very usual about the sight that greeted them.

Otto walked with a skip in his step while Nova wore a big smile. Both seemed very happy, clearly the opposite mood of the rest of the squad. They chatted mindlessly as if clueless to the confused gazes staring at them. They both sat down at the end of the table, their sun-shiny talk far from expiring.

"Man that was such a fun night!" Otto exclaimed before kindly taking his plate from a secretly perplexed Antauri.

Everyone looked at Nova, their eyes growing even bigger. Seeing the naturally aggressive monkey smiling and laughing? It was like the end of the world was about to begin in this very kitchen.

"I know, it's been quit sometime since I last got a good laugh." She grinned as she gratefully took her plate next from their second in command. She thanked Antauri before returning to her seat.

Mandarin glanced over the corner of his newspaper and observed the bizarre spectacle. It was not totally unusual to see Otto happy- so he over looked that detail. But when his eyes studied the gold monkey, alarm bells rang. Getting a closer look, he saw no fresh puncture wounds in her side. Giving him the knowledge the female failed to take her medication before coming to breakfast.

Growling, he put his paper down. Ignoring Antauri as the black monkey sat his hash browns and bacon in front of him. "What is wrong with you two?" He blurted out, not caring how abrupt the statement sounded.

But the question did little to thwart their smiles. Instead, it seemed to enhance them. Much to his shock.

"We just had a goodnight sleep." Nova answered before Otto could. She looked away and continued chatting.

Antauri watched the scene from the stove, making his own food next. As he spun the tofu and plain salad, something caught his eye. Looking forward, he spotted blue eyes passing by the door.

Chiro, remaining in the shadows, had carefully maneuvered past the door. Wanting to see his teammates smile, he popped by to check the progress. Once he saw their delighted expressions, he was pleased with his work. Satisfied with what he saw, he turned to leave, knowing he was still unwelcomed amongst the others.

But his presence didn't go unnoticed by Nova and Otto. Looking at each other, both monkeys leaped out of their seats. Grabbing their plates and drinks, they ran out the door to catch up to the blue eyed monkey. Leaving their even more shocked teammates in the dust.

Mandarin just sat there, brain unable to fathom what the hell just happened. "Uh..." he began, only to fall quiet shortly after. He instead returned to eating when he couldn't think of any answer to this random event. Sprx and Gibson followed his example and returned to eating in awkward silence.

Only Antauri did not follow the chain response. Instead, he pushed his breakfast aside. "I will return in a minute, I must attend to my Zen garden."

Mandarin nodded to his brother. "Very well Antauri. Thanks for breakfast by the way, it's really good."

Smiling to his eldest brother's thanks- Antauri bowed respectfully before leaving the kitchen. Once in the hallway, a plan formulated. A plan to investigate and locate the source to his friends' odd behavior. Not that he complained about it, he loved seeing them happy. But just given the circumstance everyone only socialized like that once in a blue moon- it was topic deserving some attention.

As he stalked through the silence, his black fur blended him into the shadows. Like a natural born ninja, he gracefully glided across the metal lined floor. Not making a peep as his searchful eyes scanned every corner of every room.

After a few minutes of looking, his search led him to the training room. There from the safety behind the highest mirror, he peeked through and saw his missing teammates.

Nova and Otto were huddled around Chiro. They sat in sloppy postures in a messy circle while eating their breakfast. Otto and Nova sharing their bacon and waffles to the taller monkey.

Antauri couldn't make out what they were saying: quietly he flipped on the speaker switch. Allowing him to hear them as if he was sitting right next to the group. There he heard Otto speak up first.

"We need to have another slumber party like that again sometime!"

Nova nodded as she chuckled. "Oh yea, I never thought it'd be that much. But you, once again, prove me wrong Chiro."

Antauri raised his eyebrow at the word 'again'.

Chiro waved his hand nonchalantly and politely declined Otto's good. "Nonsense, it was you guys that made it fun!" He smiled before Otto shoved a piece of bacon back into his face.

"I guess so, and you need to eat Chiro." Otto spoke in concern for the younger monkey. "I mean I never seen you eat since arriving here, so you must be starving!"

Chiro surrendered by taking the treat offered to him. He threw it into his jaws before chewing and swallowing. His taste buds sparkled at the delicious sensation before gradually accepting another piece. "Nah don't worry about me, I always find left over snacks."

Antauri raised an eyebrow upon hearing that.

Nova frowned and sighed. "Ya know, despite what Mandarin said, you are really cool. I still can't believe I thought so badly of you to begin with."

Otto nodded in agreement. "Yea! I mean after you taught me that new move, not only did it save my bacon but even assisted me in scoring better in Mandarin's eyes!" He smiled.

Nova lightly punched Chiros' shoulder. "And after that sweet concert ya saved just for my sake, I couldn't be anymore grateful to you. You're really not so bad!" She smiled.

Antauri's eyes popped open at this. He looked through the window and gazed to the simian that looked identical to himself. He already suspected Chiro assisting Otto, but saving a concert with Nova? He scratched his chin at this interesting turn of events.

Deciding he heard enough, he turned and left the trio to enjoy each other's company. A fond smile creeping up onto his face. He wanted to get to the bottom of this, and he got his answer. And quite frankly, he liked what he saw. Seeing his teammates smile and laugh, it was a breath of fresh air.

He'd have to keep a closer eye on this strange new monkey. Maybe there was more to him then meets the eye.


A/N: I just felt the need to add another sweet chapter! Next chapter will continue the convincing period. But I felt It'd make more sense to show the audience that nova and otto's moods are swiftly changing and the others have just now taken notice.

Also Antauri mothering the team after big bag Mandy gets onto them was just too cute. So anyways forgive any grammar errors in this chapter, I was too lazy to proof read again!

Stay tuned for chapter 14! Peace out!