Crazy stuff is about to happen! :D Disclaimer: I do not own SRMTHFG or the real locations in this story. Please R&R and enjoy
Chiro just could not find anything to say. He has faced all sorts of monsters throughout the galaxy, er…galaxies and even fought against the forces of the Skeleton King. Heck, he even defeated a huge intergalactic worm and saved multiple worlds! He and his monkeys are the protectors of the universe! The words that came out of Lorraine's mouth was the last thing he wanted to hear.
"Are you crazy!?" Chiro yelled at her with his hands stretched out.
"Sure you can call me crazy," the girl defended. Unlike Chiro, she was not angry. In fact, she was calmer than her fangirl outburst a while ago. "But if you let me explain, it's not such a bad idea!"
"Uh hello?" Sprx attracted Lorraine's attention and she turned around to him. The other monkeys were silent and watched them. "Shuggazoom to Lorraine! We have a job! And that's to beat the crap out of Bone Bag! Chiro doesn't have time for anything like that!"
"Hold on Sprx," Lorraine calmed him down. "All of you, just hear me out. I know your main duty is to defeat Skeleton King, but you're also stuck here. That machine won't be fixed for you guys until who knows when. I know you guys are desperate to get back home, and you will. But there's also the fact that you're also stuck in a world that is sensitive to the unknown."
Antauri nodded at this and floated back up front to face the team. "Lorraine gives a valid point. It is going to be a while until the machine becomes operational again. While the machine is being repaired, we must learn all we can about this planet, which is essential to adapting to this world's ways."
Lorraine smiled at him, grateful that someone was taking her side. "Thank you. Learning about my planet through observation is good, but by learning through education, you'll be able to learn a lot more things. Not to mention the education is very useful in the long run. And like you said before, Skeleton King has been defeated and has not been seen hovering over your world for a long time. It is going to take a while before he regains his full strength again."
The young woman fell silent about that. She has said her argument and allowed those around her to consider it. Lorraine also felt stunned at what she had just said too. She's not exactly a big fan of school. Even though there are some subjects she loves to study about, for the most part, she hates school! She especially sympathized with Chiro when he said she was crazy.
"I see your point…" Chiro quietly said. He then looked at Lorraine with the same stern look he had when he first arrived.
"However…" Lorraine started again. "You don't have to go for it. What I just said is a suggestion. It's your choice if you want to or not. I'm not forcing you or anything."
"I know," he smiled. "But might as well learn a few new things while we're here."
"Chiro, are you sure this is what you want?" Antauri asked him.
The boy nodded and the silver monkey returned the gesture as a sign of his understanding. Antauri looked back at the others.
"Very well, Chiro will attend an educational institution to learn about this world. Now the question is…where?"
That was when Lorraine raised a hand as if she were in a classroom. After attracting their attention, she put her hand down. "I think I know a place he can go to. But first, I would like to know a few things first, like his age and all."
"Well," Nova started after being silent for nearly the entire conversation. "We did celebrate Chiro's 17 birthday two months ago."
"And man has he grown!" Sprx chuckled and gently elbowed Chiro on the arm. The boy scratched the back of his head and chuckled too. He did grow and was now a couple of inches taller than Lorraine. "I'm even starting to wonder if I should stop calling you kid since you're not exactly one anymore."
The girl held her chin with a hand and thought about that. "So you're 17 years old now…that would put you as a junior in high school."
Antauri floated in front of Lorraine, still in his meditative position. "Lorraine, you should also know that Gibson has been privately tutoring Chiro as well. He may know a lot more things than an average student at his age."
"That's alright. Before the start of the school year, a student can choose what kind of subjects he or she would like to take, depending on their prerequisites, test scores, and grades from prior years. …Oh…" she widened her eyes at that statement.
Lorraine frowned at that and all stared at her in confusion. "That's a problem."
"What? Something wrong?" the leader crossed his arms.
"Yeah. Chiro, you've been homeschooled. New student applicants will need to show the main office official citizen papers and identification. That and you're also not from around here. Depending on which subject you choose, you may have a hard time trying to apply for that specific class," she explained.
"We'll handle that," the second-in-command reassured her.
Lorraine smirked. "I guess we'll have to go with fake identification. That shouldn't be much of a problem…I think. Preparing the documents are extensive…but I don't think it will be much of a problem."
"So we've got that problem taken down," the yellow monkey walked up to her and stood next to Antauri. "But that still doesn't answer the question on where he will go?"
"I've got that covered," the girl pointed a finger up. "I know you guys would rather have Chiro go to school close to the robot. Luckily, there's one about three miles from here. The school's name is Soleanna High School."
"It's a good place too," Lorraine continued. "I should know because I attended that school before. Then I graduated of course. But it's huge, they offer a lot of subjects, the teachers are helpful, and there are a lot of students around his age."
"That…doesn't sound like a bad place," Sprx thought and lifted an eye ridge at her.
"It's perfect! Oh and my sister goes there too. She's the same age as you Chiro and is really friendly. If you've got a problem while you're there, just go to her. …Or you could go to me if she's busy. Just wanted to throw that out," Lorraine finished.
Nova grinned and put her hands on her hips. She looked at Lorraine first, then at Chiro, and finally at Antauri. "I like this place already."
"Then it's settled," Antauri floated away from Lorraine and watched the other members. "Until the machine is fully repaired, Chiro will attend school at Soleanna."
All of them nodded at that and Chiro nervously smirked at that. Sure he and the others are stuck there, but he has to attend school now. Chiro closed his eyes and took in the situation. This solution is temporary after all. And he did agree to attend high school too.
"Okay," Lorraine started to explain again and focused on Chiro. "The new school year won't start until two weeks from now. That's enough time to put you into the system, gather the needed supplies, and prepare your school schedule. This Monday is also new student orientation day, so you can tour the place and look for your classes on that day."
"Alright, sounds like a plan," Chiro said, hiding his reluctance.
"Today's Friday, so that gives us three days to prepare," the girl also added.
The leader scratched his head. Everyone could see he was nervous. Sprx put a hand on Chiro's shoulder and gripped it. Chiro looked down and saw him smile reassuringly.
"Don't worry kid. You've fought the toughest monsters in the universe, blew up an intergalactic worm that eats planets for breakfast, and beat Bone Bag three times. High school should be a breeze."
Chiro smiled and nodded. "Thanks Sprx."
Lorraine admired the moment and walked up to the front to stand by Antauri. "Okay guys. Now that we know Chiro's going to high school, we'll have to prepare some documents to present to the main office. It's going to be a lot of documents, but it shouldn't take very long."
"If that is the case," Antauri picked up that part and stared at Chiro. "You do not have to participate in this task. In the meantime, you can rest and clear your mind. Lorraine and I will call you when we are done."
"Right," Chiro said. "I think I'll go and relax."
The boy went over to his teleportation tube. Once inside, he folded his arms over his chest and was suctioned upwards. Nova and Sprx went into their tubes and followed, apparently having the same idea. Once they were gone, only Antauri and Lorraine remained in the room.
Lorraine looked back at the silver monkey. "Now for the hard part…"
The next few hours were spent on creating Chiro's identification papers. Before then, the girl had to rush back to her car and back just to bring in her laptop. The Monkey team did not have access to Microsoft Word or the Internet…yet. At least not until Lorraine would help them out with that. The computer screen was black and no one knew whether it was dark outside or not. Lorraine had her phone with her and the last time she checked, the time was 5:37. Save for the green and blue monkeys working in the nearby workshop on…whatever their invention is, it was pretty quiet.
Lorraine and Antauri sat in front of the console the entire time. Both of them sat cross legged and were focused on the portable computer on the girl's lap. They went through various windows, getting images of documentations and filling in Chiro's name and some false information. It was not easy, but after three hours of nonstop work, they finally got the documents finished.
"Phew…" Lorraine said as she used her right arm to wipe the sweat off of her brow. She also flexed her fingers in order to let them relax from all that typing. The soreness proved she had been working too much. "And that should do it."
"Hm," Antauri sounded then smiled at the guest. "Thank you for helping us in our situation. Without you, we would not have been able to get through our accidental arrival."
Lorraine looked away for a second and waved her hand in a gentle swatting motion. "Aw, it was nothing. I mean, if I were stuck in a strange world and was being chased by a mob, I'd feel the same way."
"I know we just met, but from the time you have spent with us, all of us can see that you have a good heart. I sensed it when we were at that alley."
"So in a way, the Power Primate judged me?" Lorraine smirked. Antauri responded to that with a nod.
"Heh," she said before resuming her task of checking for any mistakes on the documents. Another minute passed and she saved the files before closing the windows.
"There we go. I'll get these papers printed out for you when I get back home," Lorraine told him and turned off her laptop. "Now about-"
Lorraine was about to talk about presenting the documents when she was suddenly interrupted by Otto, who came running on all fours towards them. When he stopped, he was breathing heavily, and gave a weak smile. In total, Gibson and Otto were secluded in the workshop for at least four hours.
"Otto?" the silver monkey called to him.
"Is everything alright?" the girl went next, after closing her black and grey Lenovo laptop. She then quickly ran to the front of the console and placed it there before returning.
"We just finished the new inventions!" Otto beamed with his hands up in the air.
"Inventions?" Lorraine furrowed her eyebrows at that statement.
"Gibson says to tell everyone to come here! And they need to now!"
Both human and cybernetic monkey stared at each other in confusion. Obviously the scientists sending his mechanic assistant to them to deliver a message was very important. Antauri went over to the main console and pressed a button, which revealed a small microphone. He turned it on, spoke into it, and called everyone to the meeting area. Almost immediately, the rest of the Monkey team had gathered around the front. Except for Gibson, who was still doing something in the laboratory nearby. Chiro and Lorraine stood next to each other while the other monkeys, except for Antauri and Otto, stood on both sides around them.
"So what's up Antauri? Why are we gathered here?" Chiro started.
"Otto will explain," was all he said. He remained there, floating and in his meditative position.
"Um…" the green monkey scratched the back of his head. "More like Gibson will."
Right when he said that, the blue monkey appeared from one room in the back of the area and ran towards the group. In his hands was a large rectangular metal box that was about the size of Lorraine's laptop. Once he was in front of everyone, he stopped and was breathing heavily, just like Otto did.
"Sorry team…" he took in a deep breath. "I had to make sure they were safe and secure before they were transported."
"I hope these new inventions won't transport us to the sun Gibson," Sprx told him with a hint of sarcasm.
"Ahem," Gibson coughed with a hand in front of his mouth. He did so while staring at the red monkey that gave him that rude statement. The blue monkey was about to open the case when he was suddenly stopped by his silver brother.
"Wait."
"What is it Antauri?" he asked, pulling his hand away.
"Before you open that case, the both of you must know that Chiro will now be attending a public education institute with Lorraine's sister for the duration of our stay here."
"What!?" Gibson shrieked, slightly insulted by this. "But what about me! Aren't I an outstanding teacher to him?"
"You are Gibson," Chiro reassured him. "However, we all agreed that I should go to high school and learn there. I'll learn more about the planet there."
"But…but…" the blue monkey stammered.
Antauri calmly floated forward a bit, keeping a straight face. "It's alright Gibson. This is only temporary."
Gibson let out a reluctant sigh. "Oh very well…but this is until our departure."
Otto was also surprised by what he had just heard, but unlike his brother, he was not freaking out. In fact, he was more curious about the situation than appalled.
"So…Chiro's going to be going to school?"
"Yup," the boy answered him. "And according to Lorraine, I don't start until two weeks from now."
"Oh…" the green monkey said.
The blue monkey cleared his throat and began explaining why they were there with the box. "It took Otto and I to work on these, but they are definitely worth it. These devices will allow us to adapt more quickly while we're here."
"Well open the case! These guys have got to see them!" Otto jumped up and down impatiently.
Gibson placed one hand over the top of the box and opened it. When the top was brought towards him, the other members, except for Otto stared in amazement, then slight disappointment at what they were seeing. Inside were five small metallic bracelets, each with a different colored gem imbedded in the middle and two notches above and below it. There were five gems in the shape of diamonds; black, blue, red, yellow, and green. The straps were silver in color and had a design on the exteriors that reminisced the texture of a computer chip. The colors of those designs matched the color of the jewel on each bracelet.
"Gibson? Otto?" Nova was the first to start and looked at them. "What are we looking at?"
"You two have been making jewelry for us for the last five hours!?" Sprx yelled at them. Obviously, he had the signs of him being pissed.
"They are not jewelry!" Gibson argued.
"I'd have to say, in my opinion, they look pretty fashionable," Lorraine commented and admired the designs. She wished that the bracelets would fit her wrist, except they were too small for her hand to even fit through.
"These are devices are known as transmorphers. Like I said before, they will allow us to, and I will quote our guest's statement from earlier, 'blend in with the crowd'. Each color corresponds to the owner that will use it. Once activated, the morphers will reveal a holographic projection of…well I think it's best if we all give it a try," the scientist explained.
Chiro understood the concept of the colors, however, he could not help but notice something missing. "Um…I only see five. How come I don't get one?"
"Because Chiro…" Gibson said with a finger up and his eyes closed. He then opened them and pointed at Chiro for a moment. "You won't be needing one."
The monkey walked up front and placed the open case down. He then stood back up and watched the other monkeys in front of him.
"Monkey team!" he announced then looked at Chiro. "Except Chiro…" The boy pouted at that.
"Retrieve your corresponding bands."
Each monkey stepped forward and collected their bracelet. Antauri did not have to grab his as he used his mind to bring the object towards him. Lorraine watched in amazement as the black and silver band floated from the case and towards the monkey to her left. After watching the band land on his open palm, Lorraine focused on the other monkeys and watched them retrieve their morphers. One by one, they undid the surprisingly comfortable straps and fastened them on their left wrists.
"Alright everyone. The tests have already been done on Otto and these bands are fully functional," he told them and was now standing back at his original spot next to Otto.
"Ugh…" Sprx winced at the sight of the band. "I feel like a girl now."
"Not exactly my style," Nova said as she outstretched her hand and eyed the strange piece of jewelry. "But it still looks cool."
"Monkeys, place both your thumb and index finger on the notches," Gibson announced.
The five monkeys placed their other hands on both sides of the imbedded gem and felt the two tiny buttons with their fingers. The buttons were smooth and got very warm when they touched them. The two curves that were those buttons even lit up in the color matching their gems as a sign of them being activated.
"Now on my signal…everyone will press those buttons."
Everyone nodded at that, except for the humans. Both of them anxiously watched as they waited for whatever these devices will do to them. They were also slightly nervous because they worried that these devices would glitch up like the dimensional transporter.
"Three," Gibson counted.
Lorraine gulped and took in slow deep breaths.
"Two."
All of the monkeys showed faces of determination and closed their eyes tight.
"One."
This was it. The moment that would answer the one question on their mind right now.
"Now!" Gibson yelled.
As soon as he said it, the monkeys pressed the buttons. The gems in the bands glowed bright and shined for a few seconds. Then, the forms of the monkeys glowed in that same color, covering their features. The light that emanated from them was so bright that Chiro and Lorraine had to shield their eyes with their arms to prevent themselves from getting blind. They could not see it, but slowly, the monkeys around them took shape.
Once the light died down, the Hyper Force leader and unofficial ambassador lowered their arms. They slowly opened their eyes and blinked a few times. Their vision was slightly blurred from shutting their eyes too tightly, however, their vision began to clear. Once it did, the both of them let out screams of surprise and their eyes widened to their extent.
"What the!?" Chiro yelled after his mouth fell open.
"Holy shit!" Lorraine cursed after hers fell open too.
Around them, the monkeys have disappeared. Standing in their places were five human strangers, all of them taller than the two by about a foot and had skin colors the same as Chiro's. All of them had their eyes closed tightly. Standing in Antauri's place was a man around Lorraine's age with long, tied silver hair and wore a black long-sleeved polo with denim jeans and black shoes. Next to Chiro was a man and a woman, roughly looking the same age as the man next to Lorraine. The boy wore a white T-shirt, a red zipped up sweater, gray sweatpants, gray sneakers and had red hair. The girl had short yellow hair down to the neck, a yellow T-shirt with the symbol of an outlined black fist, knee-length denim shorts, and running shoes. In front of Lorraine and Chiro were two other boys. The one on the right had blue hair, wore rectangular glasses like Lorraine's, had a short-sleeved blue polo and brown office pants, wore an opened white lab coat, and had brown shoes in a similar style to the silver-haired man. Finally, on the left was a boy with green messy hair, wore a green T-shirt with a brown open-sleeved vest, brown knee-length shorts, and, like the others, sneakers.
"Oh…my…God," Lorraine stammered a little then successfully uttered those words.
The humans around them opened their eyes slowly. The first things they saw were Chiro and Lorraine, were shaking and gaping at them in pure shock. Lorraine took a step back just to prevent herself from falling.
"Chiro? Lorraine? Why are you looking at each of us like that?" the girl with yellow hair asked first.
"Hey! Why do you have Nova's voice?" said the red-head next to her. The girl looked to her right and yelped in surprise at him.
"Who are you and what have you done to Sprx!?" she yelled with an angry look.
"Um…" the boy was the only thing he uttered as he stared into those pink ferocious eyes. "Nova?"
The girl stammered at that name. "Sp…Sprx?"
The next to speak was the man next to Lorraine. He was looking down at hands that did not look like his. He opened and closed his hands and was surprised to see that they were his, even though he did not exactly show it on his face.
"Gibson," he started. "What has happened to us?"
"I didn't want to explain it earlier it would have been too extensive," said the boy with blue hair. They all looked at him dumbfounded, not only because it was really their bodies, but also the fact that this boy had the same voice and accent as their scientist. "I thought it would be best if we all did a test run."
"Man you should see you guys' faces!" the boy with green hair laughed. "This is just too funny!"
"Okay you two, I want an explanation now! Before I pound the both of you!" Nova screamed at them with her fists balled. "What happened?"
"Isn't it obvious Nova?" Otto lifted his hands up halfway and chuckled. "We're humans!"
0.0…I've got nothing to say. No, seriously, I don't. I did say crazy stuff would happen and it just did. Even as the writer, I'm also surprised. Well…Lorraine did give Gibson a good idea and this is what happened. What other crazy things will happen next? Stay tuned for Chapter 5.
