His ocular sensors were re-activated, but his vision was still severely blurred and out of focus. He blinked rapidly clearing his field of vision, as he took in what he could. The purple healing liquids still filled his containment tube as he began to exit stasis.
As the re-awakening sequence continued, the fluids were drained leaving his fur sodden and damp. His eyes finally managed to focus correctly, as a warm gush of hot air hit his fur. The data port disconnected from him, as he finally regained the use of his limbs.
A little stretch helped to regain their feeling, as he looked out to see a strong film of dust settled outside his tube. It was then that the tube's door was finally released as the colder air outside stung his fur.
After two steps, the black primate was clear of his stasis tube. He looked around curiously but saw nobody. He closed his eyes as he concentrated, an unknown source of the power primate radiated around this area. The being should be close by, and could not have got too far.
His head turned at the sound of air gushing free. It indicated a sibling's reawakening. He turned his head to see the blue monkey exit his stasis tube. He shook his fur out in order to dry as he acknowledged the black primate with a smile, though he soon began to inspect the layer of thick dust.
"How intriguing, I believe we may have been in stasis for a little longer than we originally thought we would be Antauri" the blue monkey with the strong accent concluded, as he swiped his metallic finger across the control panel.
"From the upset of the dust on the re-activation switch, I would say this was a recent command, perhaps we should take finger prints in order to identify the chosen one" Gibson said, as Antauri gave a small smile.
"Fear not my friend; I believe I will be able to identify the chosen one by their power primate signal. Their energy has radiated out here, it is a very fresh trail" Antauri said encouragingly, as he was interrupted.
"So who awoke us then" the golden warrior asked the duo, as she stifled a yawn, as she noticed Gibson looking at the dust. Her eyes widened in astonishment.
"How long do you think we were in stasis, this does look bad" Nova commented looking around.
Antauri began to power up the main computer as he typed a few commands before looking to Nova. "A little longer than expected I do believe" Antauri began.
"Has the computer calculated how long are stasis had lasted for?" Gibson asked.
Antauri nodded as he began.
"65 years, 7 months and 8 days" Antauri said slowly allowing it to register.
"Your joking Antauri" the cocky red pilot said, signalling his awakening, with a small laugh. However as he looked amongst the sea of serious faces his little laugh soon died a quick death.
"Your serious aren't you?" Sprx said as silence descended upon the group.
"Woah that's a very long time" Nova said quietly eventually breaking the silence.
"If the computers are correct and show no signs of malfunction, then we could be looking out in to a very different Shugazoom. Quite possibly one where are appearance could cause mass panic" Gibson said.
"We will have to plan our strategy carefully. Re-introduction to Shugazoom will have to come after a system analysis and upgrade" Antauri said, as he rested a paw on the key pad, seeing the dust transmit on to his metallic finger.
"And a spring clean perhaps too" Antauri added as he looked to the three other monkeys gathered. One monkey was still missing, the green mechanic still seemed to be sleeping peacefully in his containment tube.
It was then that Sprx decided to speed things up a little bit.
"How come he gets to lie in" Sprx asked as he knocked on the green tube's glass.
"Sprx simply tapping the glass will not speed up the re-awakening sequence, it is a very long and complicated procedure, stasis must be entered and exited correctly in order to stop any malfunction within our internal..."
"Okay captain brainstrain, chill. The last thing we need now is one of your boring science lectures, Otto might not wake up otherwise" Sprx interrupted with a grin.
"oh, is that so Sparky" Gibson retaliated.
"You know not to call me that" Sprx said as the two monkeys clashed heads.
"They've only just woken up and their arguing what did I miss" the green mechanic asked with a childish grin as he just walked past the bickering siblings to Antauri and Nova, about ten minutes later.
"So where's the chosen one at? Aren't we gonna go meet them?" Otto added as Antauri looked to his youngest sibling.
"They unfortunately left, before any of us exited stasis, I believe it would be best to split the team into different work activities, in order to accomplish more tasks in littler time. Otto would you care to check the robot's systems? Nova and Sprx may be able to assist you. It would be best for our search for the chosen one to begin sooner rather than later. Gibson would you care to join me in the search for the chosen one?" Antauri asked as the red and blue monkey had finally calmed their disagreement in order to listen to their temporary leader.
"Of course Antauri" Gibson replied.
"Whatever" Sprx tuttered.
"Aww. When do we get to meet them then?" Otto asked disappointed.
"Overcrowding could be rather intimidating so introductions will have to be slow but I promise you Otto your turn will be soon" Antauri said, as the blue primate walked over.
"Alright then let's get to work" Otto said running off leaving the red and yellow primate behind as they trailed after their happy go lucky mechanic.
"see you later" Nova said.
Antauri turned his head towards the team's scientists.
"We may as well go now" Antauri said to Gibson as the two exited the robot, and began to stealthily follow the trail Antauri picked up. They could not risk being seen yet. That would only cause more problems.
During this time the boy had stumbled his way back to the city, he leant on a wall for support that located at the side of a tall building. His body was now hidden in the dimly lit alley way.
He had to stay undercover, out of sight, he must. But he needed some help. He didn't know how much more of a fight he could put up. Especially, if the cops turned up. He looked the alley up and down, as he finally gave into his exhaustion. He slid down the wall to the cold ground below. Panting heavily, he rested his back against the wall. Chiro could feel the burning sensation tingle in his body.
The pain that had come from his new powers had calmed now. He could feel the electricity pump through his veins but this was the only thing he could grasp. The pains from the other parts of his body were beginning to be recognised and take their toll. His bleeding hand was slowly dripping blood from the power surge, his ankle and knee throbbed from the running. His head spun from the events.
Chiro felt his eyes began to close, as he forcibly opened them.
"can't sleep, not now" Chiro said to himself, in his desperation to remain awake he took out of his pocket a small box of cigarettes as he used his good hand to take one, before replacing the box. He carefully popped one in his mouth before taking his lighter, as he then lit the end quickly.
He inhaled slowly; his breathing was beginning to return to normal now. The slight shake his body had developed also seemed to be settling. He enjoyed the moment as much as he could. The summer's evening was starting to darken now. It would help protect him, he hoped.