Chapter Twenty-Two: Amoureux de Toi!
"Unh...ok," Cielle said. Antauri led her down the hall and onto a terrace away from the loud crowded party.
"It's another lovely night," Antauri told her as he leaned against the railing and looked up into the night. Cielle walked up next to him.
"Yes...but I have a feeling you didn't bring me out here to talk about the sky," she said.
"No, your quite right," Antauri said as he wrapped his tail around hers.
Cielle lifted her head and looked over at him, her face a light shade of pink. "Antauri?"
Antauri took her hand, "Cielle, from the moment I looked into your eyes I sensed something special about you. Something about you draws me closer and closer to you," he told her.
Cielle laughed softly, "Oh Antauri, it sounds like your in love!" she blurted out. Her eyes widened as she realized what she said and she covered her mouth with her free hand.
Antauri smiled, "I infer that would explain it."
Cielle put her hand down and smiled back.
"I do have a question for you though..." Antauri said.
"Um...yes what is it?" Cielle asked.
"It's about Suki...I'm sure there's a very interesting reason why she's decreased in height...and age..." he told her.
"Oh that...well...see she's always been a little girl...but when her dark side took over it slowly turned her into something she wasn't...her dark side was more advances and mature...so it turned Suki into adult. I feel sorry for the little thing...she doesn't remember anything..." Cielle explained.
"Nothing at all?" Antauri asked.
Cielle shook her head, "No...she only remembers up to the time her dark side took over complexly...that was a year ago. When she asked Abigail who Princess Tsuki was and why they were throwing a party in honor of her downfall, she had to lie of course...but I can't imagine that sweet little girl being that...that horrible person... I just hope the kingdom forgive her...bless her little heart..." she said.
Antauri placed his hand on her shoulder, "It'll be alright Cielle, with someone as sweet as you to protect her she'll be fine." Cielle looked up at him processing his reassuring words. She took his hand and gave him a soft nod.
"Thank you Antauri..." she said looking deep into his eyes. Antauri smiled and stared back into hers.
The two looked into each other's sparkling eyes, Antauri began to lean in followed by Cielle and just as they were about to kiss Kirei jumped in between them scaring them half to death. Antauri let out a monkey search and almost feel over the railing
"Kirei!" Cielle asked surprised.
Antauri regained his composure and cleared his throat , "Kirei...we, were just...um...talking," he said.
"Yeah sure, I'm not a baby you know I know what you were doing," Kirei said. Cielle smiled nervously at Antauri.
"Anywho, I came out here to tell you that Queen Abigail wants to see you," Kirei said.
"Oh, well...I'll be there in a second," Cielle said. Kirei shrugged and skipped away.
"I'm sorry Antauri, she kind of ruined the moment, heh" Cielle said.
Antauri laughed, "Cielle it's alright."
"Well I better go see what the Queen wants, she is the Queen after all, I can't very well keep her waiting..." Cielle said as she pushed herself off the railing and turned to leave. Antauri latched his tail onto her's and pulled her backwards into his arms. He dipped Cielle down and kissed her. Cielle closed her eyes , treasuring the moment.
"Kirei where's Cielle?" Abigail asked a she spotted the little pink monkey entering the room.
"On the terrace..." Kirei said as she crossed her arms.
"Why is she on the terrace? I told you to go get her for me," Abigail said.
Kirei sighed, "She was 'busy' at the moment, said she'd be here in a second."
Abigail looked over at the doorway and saw Cielle and Antauri enter. Chiro wobbled past them with Gibson flailing his arms in the air telling him to 'come back', Antauri said something to Cielle and she kissed him on the cheek as he rushed on after Gibson.
"I see..." Abigail said as she crossed her arms almost identically to Kirei who was standing next to her watching Cielle approach.
"You wanted to see me your highness?" Cielle asked with a bow.
Abigail smiled, "Come on, you know you don't have to bow to me... why does everyone think they have to bow to me? Anyways..." she cleared her throat. "I see your getting acquainted with your friend there."
Cielle turned pink, "Well...um...yes..." she stammered.
"Well don't get too acquainted, see I wanted to discuss their departure," Abigail said. "You know...Tomorrow," she twisted a strand of her gold hair around her finger and shot Cielle a serious look.
"Oh..." Cielle said crestfallen.
"Do they have to leave already?' Kirei asked with big sad eyes.
"It's there decision Kirei, your the one who told me they were big shot super heroes, I'm sure they have better things to do then stay on Tohruu" Abigail pointed out.
"Oh right I forgot..." Kirei said with a sigh.
"Queen...I'll see to it," Cielle said sadly as she walked away with her head lowered.
"Oh and Cielle...I want to see you after the party...I have something for you," the Queen said as she turned and walked away mingling among the party goers leaving Kirei by herself.
"There you are Kirei!" Otto said with a smile.
"Hi!" Kirei said happily as she rushed over to Otto and gave him a constricting hug.
Abigail took a deep breath, "Suppose I should make the announcement now..." she told herself. She walked over to the stage and picked up the microphone, Suki and Ryo scampered up to the stage and stood next to her.
"Ladies and Gentlemen of Tohruu" Abigail announced. Immediately everyone paused and turned to the Queen eyes peeled. "Tonight is the first night of your freedom from Tsuki! I threw this party in honor of not only that, but in honor of our brave friends who helped us! The Super Robot Monkey Team! Let's give them a hand, or tentacle, or paw... to our heroes!" she said. Rounds of applause filled the room.
"Hey she's talking about you!" Kirei said with a smile as she let go of Otto pointed to him.
"Wow..." Otto said as he looked around at the people clapping for him.
"I want to thank you all for coming and I hope you enjoy yourselves," Abigail finished as she stepped off the stage followed by Ryo and Suki fumbling behind her. The jazz band resumed and the guests continued with their merriment.
Gibson had finally anchored Chiro down near one of the tables of food and Antauri was lecturing him on the dangers of being of trying to run while on crutches. Nova and Sparx walked over to them and they exchanged hellos.
"Did you hear all that applause! They love me!" Sparx said.
"They loves us!" Nova snapped.
"Yes indeed, but who can blame them we saved their planet," Gibson said.
"Yes...you know I've been wondering if Suki's dark side was brought on by the Skeleton King Worm," Antauri said.
"Don't you think they would have said something then?" Nova asked.
"Perhaps it was only Suki who came in contact," Antauri said.
"But wouldn't it have corrupted the whole planet?" Gibson asked.
"Hmm..." Antauri said deep in thought.
"I think we lost him..." Sparx said.
"Hey guys," Otto said as he walked up to the rest of the team.
"Hey Otto, Kirei keeping you occupied?" Sparx asked.
"She sure is a boat load of energy isn't she?" asked Otto.
"More like a submarine," Gibson mumbled.
"Well Monkey Team, I hope you have a good time tonight, because tomorrow we have to continue our search for Skeleton King," Chiro said.
All the monkeys except Gibson lowered there heads and sighed sadly. Even Chiro felt iffy about leaving, especially considering he was injured but he couldn't let that stop them from their mission.
to be continued...
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