Otto quickly ran downstairs and let them in. Everyone, even Antauri (who had been forcibly dragged from his room by Nova) was there. Two monkeys came into the room. One was female, with black fur and bright green eyes; she also had two blond pigtails. The other was male, with blue fur and black eyes. Mom, said Antauri cautiously. Antauri? She said. Within seconds she was hugging him so hard he couldn't move. I've missed you snuggle bunny! She said happily. Okay… don't crush my lungs mom I get it! He said. What's with the "mom" she said. You always called me mommy. What's with the change? Sprx covered his mouth, already planning how to use that as possible blackmail. Then she introduced herself to the rest of the team. I'm Mckayla, she said. It's great to finally meet all of you! I've heard so much! I am Manti, said the other monkey. It is indeed a pleasure to meet you. I have looked forward to it greatly. He seemed very serious. Sprx elbowed Otto. Now we know where Antauri got his attitude, he said. This guy SO needs to lighten up! Otto agreed. Just then a little monkey came into the room, dragging a pink blanket and a teddy bear. Mommy I'm not sleepy anymore, she said. Mckayla picked her up. This is your sister Entia Del Vagado, she said, Tia for short. Sprx elbowed Otto again. That kids gonna therapy when she grows up, he muttered. What kid goes around with that name? I'd die. Antauri carefully picked up Tia. She looked up at him for a minute, and then bit him on the finger with her sharp little teeth. Ouch! He shouted, she jumped out of his arms and ran and hid behind Manti.
After this brief incident, Gibson entered the room. He stopped dead, and then tried to run, but within ten seconds Mckayla had swooped down on him and was hugging him tightly. Gibby, why didn't you write to us? I wrote you about twenty letters, trying to get you to respond, how come you didn't? Your brother always wrote back. Brother? The rest of the team echoed. Gibson and Antauri looked at one another. Yes, we are fraternal twin brothers, said Antauri, determinedly looking in the opposite direction.
Sprx covered his mouth. He held back a few snickers, but then fell to the ground, laughing like a maniac. Antauri… he gasped… Gibson… Brothers! He started all over, howling with laughter.
I can't believe this is happening, said Antauri out of the corner of his mouth so only Gibson could hear him. I was hoping this would be a secret, not a laughter-inducing device, as Chiro, Nova, and Otto started to hold back laughter. They finally gave up, laughing like a bunch of loons.