Chiro just blinked when he finally hit the ground. He realised he was in hiding again but he couldn't believe his own eyes, let alone his luck. This was definitely his favourite monkey now without a shadow of a doubt!

"I think were safe here, chief" Otto said with a grin, as Chiro returned it with a genuine grin of his own.
"That was brilliant Otto! I didn't know you had saws!" Chiro said with a laugh, remembering vividly, the shouts of the frightened police officers.

"Yeah slice'em and dice'em" Otto exclaimed, seemingly happy that his newest friend was safe, before he pondered a thought for a moment or two. Before curiously asking:
"So why were those people after you?"

"Otto, we need to keep quiet, but it's what they do, their filth, they chase people, put cuffs on them, then lock them up for no apparent reason" Chiro said as innocently as ever. This monkey was actually gullible enough to believe him! It was brilliant; he had gained a green monkey and lost the black one – happy days!

Chiro quickly scanned the surrounding area. With Otto as an ally and unknowing accomplice; he could get out of this cop riddled forest, back into the city and actually rest! He could see torch lights flashing in the distance, they were further off, but they were going to be heading this way. With his ankle currently throbbing it would be best to start moving now; he couldn't run on it anymore, it would cripple him. He would just have to keep his distance away from them by staying ahead.

"Come on Otto we have to move from here, it's not safe, they might go after you too!" Chiro warned as the green monkey put on his determined face.

"Not me! I won't let them" Otto said pumping a fist in the air, making Chiro grin.

"Can you cut these cuffs off before we go then" Chiro asked quickly, as Otto activated his saw, and sliced the metal cuff clean off, with ease.

"No problem!" Otto exclaimed.

"Great let's go!" Chiro said as the two slowly but carefully began to edge their way out the forest.

"So how did you know I was in the car?" Chiro asked curiously, they had been on the move for about ten minutes, progress was steady, but Chiro didn't particularly like steady. Especially with his record!

"I saw you and Antauri walking off, when I had to check a control switch from the robot's neck outlet. So I thought I would come with!" Otto said, as he rubbed the back of his helmet in a shy manner.

"Well kinda, I went to follow but by the time I got to where I saw you both, you both vanished, so I followed the path to the road, then the car went past, I saw you in the back, so I leapt at it!" Otto said, before he suddenly seemed to think.
"Hey where's Antauri? Was he in there with you" Otto suddenly asked seemingly now worried. Chiro, who saw this, just gave a small grin. Half at the thought of Antauri being arrested, the other half for the fact Otto was worried about him.

"He got away fine, he hid in the trees" Chiro said trying to put the other monkey at ease, which thankfully worked!

Antauri had meanwhile gained a lot of ground, leaping from the tree top branches he was nearly at his destination. Since having the chance to read the boy's power primate signal back at the robot, he could pretty much track it anywhere, especially since the boy did not know how to conceal it!

He had finally got in ear shot of the pair. He was in the tree top just above their heads as they walked. Their conversation was interesting, Chiro showed concern for Antauri's youngest sibling. They seemed to talk quite freely too each other too, their topics ranged from the car to him!

He decided to listen for a bit, before shaking his head, if he carried on they would be walking past him again. So with that thought, he leapt with trained skill and grace, as he landed right in front of the pair. Chiro skittered backwards immediately, whereas Otto, after the initial shock was quick to greet him.

"Woah, hey there Antauri you found us" Otto had said, he seemed relieved to see the black primate, Chiro on the other hand was not.

"Ah you made me jump" Chiro said irritably, crunching his eyes shut, he gritted his teeth. He rested his hurting ankle by holding it slightly off the floor. Antauri's little stunt had meant another knock for his foot, when he finally re-opened his eyes; the green monkey still seemed oblivious but the black monkey was not. The black monkey's emerald eyes had never left the boy. It was then he forced himself to begin the duel with Antauri again. Neither moved, neither blinked.

'Why can't he just give up already!' Chiro thought impatiently, he detested this staring business because the black monkey rivalled his staring skills! It was clear this monkey didn't get the message - back off and leave him be. His eyes narrowed slightly, the monkey was edging its way monkey was wearing his patience thin; this monkey was walking dangerous ground.

A little growl escaped his lips, but the monkey was seemingly unfazed. He got closer, and closer.

Antauri could sense the boy's pain; it was this Antauri had concluded that was pushing the boy to react defensively. Chiro was quite clear in the fact that he wouldn't show weakness, or take sympathy or pity. There were certainly a lot of problems they would have to overcome before considering to train him as a team member. His unpredictable nature and trust issues were two of many problems. If they could actually communicate properly they might actually understand each other.

The growl, pulled Antauri out of his thought pattern. He wasn't expecting that from the boy.
"Chiro don't be difficult about this" he began but at the face he got back, he knew the boy was riled. He could see the fire in the child's eyes.

"I know where you plan on taking me Antauri, don't try to push me, don't even try me, narks don't meet a good end" Chiro warned smoothly.

"I'm not going to take you to them, I will take you back to the robot" Antauri stated slowly, almost regretfully.

This was not ideal, the boy needed to feel the consequences of his actions, so he could understand the wrongs he was doing. But he knew at this specific moment in time, that if he did the right thing, Chiro would not place any trust in him again; let alone tolerate him. In the future big things could depend on their co-operation and skills. He would have to lay a foundation and compromise in order to progress.

"Otto let's get out of here" Antauri interrupted, as Chiro was about to argue back until Antauri leapt at him, grabbing his arm he activated his jet pack. Otto following suit; as they carried him back to the robot as promised.