Me: Muwahahahaha! I'm on Chapter nine and I don't think I'm anywhere near being done yet!

Icefire: You're a freak.

Me: Oh, shut up. Do the disclaimer.

Icefire: Maxxaronie does not own SRMTHFG. She is how ever holding them hostage until the ransom is paid. The only thing that belongs to Maxxaronie in this chapter is the idea.

Chapter Nine: Love

"Can I get up now?" Otto whined.

"No, Otto." Gibson replied.

"Why?" Otto asked. Otto was sitting on the med bay bed. His body was covered in bandages. Otto's black eyes reflected his confusion and boredom.

"Because you only just received those injuries a few hours ago." Gibson answered and messaged hi temples. He had a feeling it was going to be a long day.

"But I feel better now!" Otto whined again, defending himself.

"Just because you feel better, doesn't mean you are better." Gibson informed.

Otto huffed and crossed his arms over his chest. His eyes held irritation and a slight tint of anger. Otto's irritation and anger melted away into sorrow and he became pouty. He placed his hands in his lap and looked down at them.

"Otto?" Gibson had noted the sudden change in his brother.

Otto looked up at Gibson. "It's Chiro. I'm worried about him. I wish I could have done something to help him…" Otto's voice trailed off and he looked down again.

Gibson sighed and placed a hand on the mechanic's shoulder. "I wish the same thing, Otto. I'm the one experienced in the medical field. I feel horrible knowing I could do nothing to help Chiro. What I can do now is what is important. I can take care of you, Otto, and I'll do that to the best of my ability."

He sighed again. "I guess what I'm trying to say is it's nobody's fault. We can't look back on our past. We have to focus on the present and never give up hope."

Otto looked up into his brother's face. Tears welled up in his big black eyes and he threw his arms about Gibson's neck. "Thank you, Gibson. For making me feel better."

Gibson was taken by surprise. His brother was always a very loving monkey, but this was unexpected. Hesitantly Gibson brought his arms about Otto. "It was no trouble at all."

Nova was sinking deeper and deeper into depression. She sat in Chiro's chair once again, her knees hugged to her, and her chin resting on her knees. Her pink eyes were empty.

Sprx sighed and put down the game controller. Video games just weren't fun anymore. He looked at Nova and his eyes became sadder. He got to his feet and went to Nova's side.

She didn't even seem to see him. I just know I'm going to get smacked for this. He kissed Nova on the cheek. She blinked and turned to him. She lifted her head, released her knees, and allowed her feet to dangle over the chair's edge.

Slowly Nova extended her hand. Sprx closed his eyes and stiffened. He felt Nova's hand come to rest gently upon his cheek. Slowly he opened his eyes and his black met pink.

"You missed." She informed gently.

"What." Sprx asked, bewildered.

"You missed." She repeated. "Here let me help you." She placed her other hand on Sprx's other cheek. She guided Sprx's face to her and kissed him on the lips.

Sprx was startled, but he kissed her back. He wrapped his arms about her waist. They deepened their kiss.

Nova wrapped her arms about Sprx's neck. She slid forward so she could slide off the chair. Sprx moved with her, backing up a step. When Nova's feet touched the floor she pressed herself against him.

Finally they had to part for air. "Nova, I never knew." Sprx said breathlessly.

"Never knew what? That I loved you?"

"Yes." They stood there holding each other. Soaking in the other's warmth and comfort. "I just want to say one thing."

"What's that, Sprx?"

"I love you."

"I love you too."

Me: Was that enough of a Sprx/Nova moment? Just so you don't ask it was NOT I repeat it was NOT a Gibson/Otto moment at the beginning.

Otto: Yeah, I'm not that foolish. Who would want to get stuck with him? (Jabs a thumb at Gibson)

Gibson: Hey! I'm not that bad! Besides I wouldn't want to get stuck with you either!

Me: All right break it up you two! (To readers) Please review! Oh by the way I'm sorry this is a day late. I couldn't get it up until now.