14 is done finally. Okay then thanks to Blackrose342, 4Evermonkeyfan, LuLuChild, and Alchemy Hope for reviewing! I really appreciate everyone who reviews, it means alot to me! Only 4 days of school left so Clockwork will be done really soon! Well enjoy 14!

Ch 14

Blue eyes closed as he took a deep breath trying to piece together words for the answer they all wanted to hear. But no words came to mind for their explanation.

Truth be told he had no idea himself of why he just 'attacked' the red monkey. Could it of been jealousy?

No. That couldn't of been it what was there to be jealous of? Maybe it was the fact that Sprx was flirting with Nova.

No Sprx always flirts with Nova. Then what could it of been? Nova looked at Antauri and could tell he was currently searching his mind for answers.

"Chiro can we head back to the robot soon? I really don't want to be on this island much longer." She said hoping to buy him time and get away from this place. Antauri looked at her and gave her a small smile in thanks.

The young boy looked at her "Yeah we should leave" He got up but gave a look to the silver monkey that said 'We'll finish this later.'

He walked over to Jin-may and motioned for the others to follow. Sprx stood up rubbing the back of his head. He shot a small glare at Antauri but turned away from him and walked over towards Gibson and Otto.

Nova helped Antauri stand up. "Thank you Nova but I believe I can walk on my own now." She nodded and began to follow the others, but was pulled back by Antauri and given a quick kiss.

"We may not have much privacy when we get back." "Very true." She said while giving him a quick one. She looked back towards the others then back to him. "Go I'll catch up in a moment" She nodded and followed after the team.

Antauri turned back towards the spot where Chiro had sent Meves flying. Something was bugging him.

There was no way that Chiro could of destroyed him with one attack. True Chiro was powerful but not enough to stop Meves with one attack. No he was up to something. But what?

A flash caught his eye and looked towards Nova. That was it! He was going after Nova! Antauri ran as fast as he could towards the yellow monkey. He saw Meves come from the right side a knife in hand.

As quick as he could Antauri thrust himself before the oncoming knife arms spread wide. The knife went through his stomach as his eyes stared straight ahead.

Nova quickly turned around, eyes wide at the sight before her. "ANTAURI!!!" Chiro, Gibson, Sprx, Jin-may, and Otto all turned around at the sound of her voice.

Antauri's head fell forward as his eyes became blank. "Let Him GO!!!" Chiro yelled while running towards them.

Otto, Gibson, Jin-may, and Sprx followed him. 'One more step and they both will die in seconds' Those words ran through each of the Hyper Force's minds, making them stop dead in their tracks. Meves grinned and turned back to Antauri.

'So brave no? Antauri you are a fool. Protecting that which is weaker than yourself. A hero so they call it. But all I see is a stupid fool.'

Meves twisted the knife to the opposite side from which he struck waiting for that beautiful scream of pain he always got from his victims.

But none came. "Heh. A fool am I?" A dark laugh erupted from the silver monkey. The wounds upon his back glowed a dim purple yet again and Nova could see it perfectly.

They began to transform into a type of writings or maybe marking. But of what?

Meves seemed to notice this and tried to pull away but found he couldn't because Antauri's right arm held him in place. "Let go of me you bear the mark!"

'The mark?' thought the yellow monkey 'but those were just wounds from a kunai!' Another dark laugh came from the silver monkey. His head shot up and he glared at Meves eye to eye.

Meves eyes held fright for the first time while Antauri's held hatred and rage. Dark blue slits replaced normally calm eyes while claws became longer, sharper, and deadlier.

"I'm a fool!?! I'm a FOOL!?! No. You're the fool!!" with that Meves eyes became wide in a pain he had never felt.

Pink eyes followed the left hand of her love to find it holding the small heart of the creature in his tight grasp.

"Antauri let him go!" She grabbed his arm and attempted to pull his arm away from the vital organ that kept Meves alive.

Meves couldn't believe she even attempted to save him. 'Why would she?' he thought.

"Heh I've had enough of you" When the words escaped the mouth of the silver simian his ghost claw retracted, squeezing the life from the zombie like creature. A dark liquid exploded with the body coating the entire area in a blackish substance.

Antauri stood before the pile of ooze, a smirk upon his face.

After a few seconds Nova opened her eyes to look before her. "Antauri how could you!!" She yelled at him.

When she got no response she looked at the silver simian. Pain was etched across his face as his eyes and claws returned to normal. His now normal hand grasped the knife that was embedded in his gut.

Taking a deep breath he yanked the knife out of his body and fell to his knees in pain. He gave no scream in pain just a small grunt.

He turned to Nova a sad look upon his face. "Nova... I'm so sorry.. I didn't... I didn't mean to kill him.. Please forgive me.." As the words escaped his lips, his eyes closed, his body fell forward, and the world of unconsciousness enveloped him.

"Antauri!?!" She grabbed his limp form and held it close. The remaining Hyper Force began to run towards them but were stopped by an army of formless like monsters around them.

"Great" muttered the red monkey while rolling his eyes.

"HyperForce protect Antauri and Nova at all cost. Now GO!!" When the words escaped the young protectors mouth the fight began.