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AN - Im pretty sure this is the last chapter. Thank you guys soooo much for readin D you've all been very helpful! Anyway, im not sure when ill start writing again. This inspiration thing usually only happens about once a year, lasting a good 3 or 4 days, thus why Coincidence had a problem with the last chapter - Luckily though, I've bee able to get this fic down before my brain ran out. So again thanks a ton for keep up with me! And I hope you enjoy chapter 7!

Cheer up, Chiro!

By Tippy

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The bed was uncomfortable, but then again most hospital beds were. It was strange what went through a persons mind when they're stuck in a silent room for a little too long.

Miharu let out a soft sigh as she stared up at the ceiling. The monkeys had brought her and Chiro back to the super robot. Her feet were now bandaged up, the glass taken out of them. The unconscious boy lay in bed on her right. The worst part of all of this was the fact she had no idea what was happening. Gibson had fussed over him, talking to the others as he did. They had hooked Chiro up to machines which she figured monitored his vital signs. All she could do was lay there, listening to the rhythmic bleeps that the machines emitted.

She turned over on her side so she could face the dark haired boy. It was almost unnatural, the way he lay perfectly still. If it weren't for the steady rise and fall of his chest as he breathed, she might have thought he wasn't alive. That thought disturbed her the most. He could have died tonight. They both could have... Suddenly, she felt a deep hatred for Skeleton King. Why couldn't he just leave everyone alone! She hated the thought of Chiro having to face the humanoid. He was just a kid, he shouldn't have to protect the city!

A tear rolled down her cheek and she let it fall onto the pillow. It's not fair... she thought as more tears fell and she buried her face into the pillow. She didn't hear as the door opened and someone stepped in.

A metal hand lightly tapped her shoulder and she quickly made herself stop crying before she looked up. "Otto," she wiped the wetness of her face, "sorry..." She hadn't meant to lose it in front of anyone.

The green monkey gave her a smile before handing her a small device. She sat up, dangling her legs off the side of the bed. She took the object and looked at it. She had no idea what it was, her confusion noted by the monkey as he climbed up onto the bed next to her, taking the device out of her hand. He pulled back her hair and slipped the gadget over her ear before pressing a small button.

She blinked as she heard a small crackling noise, but it eventually stopped.

"Is it working?"

Again she blinked, turning to look at Otto, raising a brow, "What?"

"Is it working? It's a translator so you can understand us."

"Ohhh, okay. For a second there I thought I was going crazy." She flashed him a smile, wiping at the wet trails that still lay on her cheeks.

"He's gonna be okay, ya know." He motioned towards the boy who still slept soundly in the bed. "He's a tough kid."

"But that's just it... he's a kid."

"Yeah... its easy to forget sometimes... but I don't think any of us could stop him from doin' what he does."

She smiled at that. "You're probably right." Chiro reminded her so much of her brother. He wouldn't back down from anything, even after their parents had died. She had been sixteen at the time, but he had made sure they stayed together. He'd protect her no matter what.

Otto was about to hop down when he heard a soft moan come from the other bed. Miharu had heard it too, but she couldn't put pressure on her feet to go over and check on him.

"I've got him." The girl nodded and he jumped off onto the floor, quickly moving to the waking boy's side. "Hey, Chiro. How ya feelin'?"

His eyes fluttered open and he looked up at the green blob as his vision tried to focus itself. He blinked back the haze until the monkey's face came into view. "Otto?"

His friend nodded, giving him a warm smile.

"uugh... I feel like I got hit by a planet." He brought his uninjured hand up to his head, noticing how heavy his body felt. He ran a hand through his hair before rubbing at his eyes.

"Hey, Chiro..." He froze hearing the voice. His head jerked in her direction and he could see Miharu sitting on the bed a few feet away. She was smiling at him. She was okay! He couldn't find words, so he gave her a smile.

After a moment, he let out a shaky, "Hey..." He was confused though. Why was she all the way over there? A chair was sitting next to his bed. She must have seen him looking at it as she called over to Otto who quickly took the seat over to her.

"This should be interesting." She grinned to them both before carefully sliding off the edge of the bed and into the chair. He watched as she then slid off the chair and onto her knees, crawling over to his bed.

"What's wrong?" He couldn't understand why she wouldn't walk over.

She positioned the chair next to his bed again and climbed up onto it. "Gibson won't let me walk on my feet, or at least that's what I think he said."

"Yup, his exact words were, 'not one foot on the ground at any time!'" Otto quoted.

Miharu laughed, "Explains all the gestures he was making to my feet."

Chiro blinked, listening to the two, "You can understand him?"

"Oh yeah! He gave me this," she turned her head, pointing to the device, "just before you woke up."

He nodded before he continued, "What's wrong with you feet?"

She looked at him in confusion, "I stepped on glass, remember? After that machine ran into a car?"

He blinked at her, unable to remember what she was talking about. He couldn't understand why. She had been hurt, but he could remember when.

"Chiro... what do you remember?" Her voice coaxed.

"Um... we were running... no riding on the motorcycle... You stopped and pulled me out and then everything started to hurt." He saw her nod. "And then..." He couldn't remember, "and then I woke up here... what happened?"

He saw her frown then turn to Otto, "You better get Gibson." The green monkey nodded then went to find his teammate. She reached up and took his hand in hers, giving it a light squeeze.

"What's going on? Why can't I remember?" He could feel his pulse quickening as he suddenly realized something was really wrong. He was missing memories, things that he should know! He noticed she had grown quiet in the seat. Why wasn't she answering him?

Her head turned as the five monkeys filtered into the room, Gibson at the head. Chiro looked at the blue monkey as he came up beside his bed.

"Otto said you were having trouble remembering what happened?"

"Just up to when we got off the bike... what happened?"

The monkey paused for a moment, "I'm not entirely sure. We arrived just before Skeleton King's robot was going to shoot the two of you."

Chiro turned to Miharu, who gave him a affirmative nod. "It smashed into the bike, so we couldn't use it to get away. I ran into an alley, that's when it hit the car and I stepped on the glass. We got trapped in the alley, that was just before they showed up." She motioned to the group of monkeys. "Then..." she stopped, not sure what to say.

"Then... what?"

"You used the power primate." Antauri interjected. "Although, it was much more powerful than I have ever seen you use it."

That was strange. He didn't know he had any other ways to use it.

"You took out the entire army of formless... on your own." Sprx spoke, his voice portraying a hint of disbelief.

Chiro thought for a moment before the memory registered. It was a different memory, but it fit with what they were telling him. "I've used it once before..."

"When?" Antauri looked puzzled.

"When I was on the other side of the void... in the other Shugazoom." He paused, thinking carefully over his words before he spoke. He didn't what to give them too much information about what had happened, especially not Miharu. He figured she might not like the fact he had watched her die. "I remember being mad... really mad... Skeleton King was talking to me and something snapped. There was all this energy around me and I could hear the formless being destroyed..."

"That sounds about right..." Gibson looked at the boy, "It looks to me like you're suffering from a mild amnesia. Nothing to worry about. Now, as for you," he turned to glare at Miharu, "I thought I told you not to walk around on your feet?"

She quickly raised her hands up in defense, "I didn't! Promise!" She gave him an innocent smile.

"Uh huh, so how did you get all the way over here, hmm?"

"I crawled."

"How did you get off the bed?"

"Otto brought me the chair." At this, Gibson turned to look a the green monkey who had now decided he had a great interest in a spot on the floor.

Chiro couldn't help the small laugh as he listened to Gibson's questioning. He felt a small flick on his shoulder and turned. She wasn't looking at him, but she had a playful grin on her face. He decided he wanted to sit up, putting his arms under him and pushing slowly. It was a lot harder than he thought it would be, but a gentle hand on his back helped him the rest of the way. He smiled to Miharu in appreciation before turning back to look at the group of monkeys.

Without warning, the question popped out of his mouth, "Can Miharu live here?"

This got everyone's attention, "whaaa?" The question was said in unison.

He turned to the girl in question, "It's too dangerous where you live. You could stay here! There's plenty of room, and food!" He was excited! The thought of her living here had never occurred to him until now. And it was true, she did live in a dangerous neighborhood in a terrible apartment.

"Chiro, I can't stay here!" She was still a bit shocked by the question.

"Why not?"

"Cause..." She had paused, trying to think of a reason. "Where would I stay?"

He thought, glancing around for the answer. "In here! We could fix it so you could have your own room!"

Her mouth opened and closed as she tried her hardest to think of something to say. She turned to the group of monkeys hoping they might have the answer. Instead, she saw them all smiling at her, obviously liking the idea.

She sighed as she realized she was outnumbered. "Alright, but you have to give me a job. I don't want to be living her for free."

A huge grin slapped itself on his face. "Can you cook?"

"I can certainly try."

"Good! Cause anything is better than what Gibson gives me!" Everyone laughed, except Gibson who didn't find health food something to laugh at.

"Alright," Antauri started, "I think this has been enough excitement. You two need your rest."

They all nodded, Miharu helping Chiro lay back down on the bed. To Gibsons displeasure, she went back to her own bed, using the chair to climb back up. The monkeys quickly left the two in the room, both tucked into their beds, Antauri turning off the light before he shut to door.

"G'night, Miharu."

"Night, Chiro." There was silence for a moment, "and thanks."

Tbc...

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Bet you all thought this was the last chapter hmmmm? Well it is XD all thats left is an epilogue, nothin too spiffy P Hope you liked this chapter! It was a pain to type... x.x well slow anyway! Thanks for reading!