LS7: Yes! My lovely friends! Another moment with our favorite father/son pair.

Chiro: I like this one! Dedicated to Crystal Persian!

Moment 2: Surprise Party and Laughter

Chiro hated lying... especially to Antauri. And that would explain why the others gave him the honor of being the one to keep the silver simian busy for an hour or two while the others decorate!

Flashback…

"Look Kid. It's simple! All you have to do is keep Antauri busy for about an hour or two while me, Gibson, Nova, and Otto decorate. Just don't tell him anything." Sprks told a nervous Chiro who watched him place banners of silver and white around the place. Chiro didn't like the idea of lying to Antauri because he could never do it. It was the way Antauri looked at you that made you reveal what you were trying to hide. Chiro sigh in defeat as he knew that trying to get of out this one was like telling Gibson that he was never right… Nope not a chance.

"Don't worry so much Chiro, it's not like Antauri is going to kill ya or something!" Otto piped in but pouted as Nova smacked over the head.

"Otto!" Nova replied in annoyance but quickly like the others before her, told Chiro not to worry.

"Fine! I'll go but if Antauri finds out then I'm not going to lie anymore…"

End of Flashback…

And that's how he ended up in front of Antauri's door with a nervous glance while the others were busy downstairs… How lucky for them!

'Ugh!' Chiro thought in annoyance. But deep down Chiro didn't truly mind because he always saw Antauri as more then a teacher but as father and only hoped that his father would enjoy this surprise party. What was the special occasion? It was a year of Antauri getting his new body and the others thought it would be cool to show Antauri that he would always be the same no matter what. Plus Antauri seemed down in the dumps so the team wanted to cheer him up. As Chiro sighed in determination, he entered Antauri's room and felt a bit calm for Antauri's room always made him feel like that. It was because of Antauri's calming nature that made Chiro feel safe and that he could tell him anything. He just hoped that it didn't make him reveal anything. Antauri, who just relieved himself from a meditative state, saw Chiro and smiled as he motioned for Chiro to sit by him. Chiro nodded but was very uneasy... Antauri felt this and asked Chiro if there was anything he wanted to tell him. Normally this wasn't too much for Chiro given the circumstances. But this wasn't just any other time. Antauri knew his son well by his actions and how his aura felt. Chiro attempted to laugh it off and just told Antauri he was fine and not to worry.

"Antauri, I'm fine. I'm just a bit tired that's all. Plus I was a bit bored so I decided to come here for an hour…if that's fine with you?"Chiro made sure not to say what the others were doing downstairs. Chiro cautiously looked towards Antauri who held a bit of curiosity in his eyes…

'More like suspicion. How am I suppose to do this without spilling the beans!' Chiro fearfully told himself as Antauri continued to eye him.

Antauri being wise didn't buy it so he decided to prod more.

"Chiro, I don't mind us having quality time together. I really enjoy them. But I would enjoy them even more if I didn't get the feeling that you were hiding something from me. Chiro, I won't get upset from whatever you tell me!" Antauri's tone held a pleading one. He didn't like when people kept things from them. Sure he valued others privacy but when he knew something was wrong, especially when Chiro was involved he wanted to know about it.

Chiro didn't know how much he could take. How did the others expect him to just...well...lie to the one person who he saw as a father figure? How? Didn't they know Antauri had this freakish power in his eyes that when you lie, he just knows and you can't lie at that point? Chiro looked anywhere but at Antauri who he knew was growing more worried and suspicious.

"Chiro…Chiro!" When Chiro didn't answer, Antauri placed his hand on Chiro's shoulder and that's when Chiro shook his hand off not meaning to be rude. Antauri was confused... did he do something wrong? What was wrong with Chiro the usually happy child who he grew to call his son? Suddenly without warning Chiro walked away from Antauri and without a word, left the room with a confused and guilt ridden Antauri who quickly got up to follow him.

"Chiro! What did I do? I'm sorry if I scared you but please don't run away from me!" Antauri yelled after Chiro's retreating form. Chiro ran as fast as he could towards the shoot that led downstairs. He stopped when he heard Antauri's guilt ridden voice. As quickly as they came. Chiro wiped away tears and then shook his head as he saw Antauri approach him.

"Sorry Antauri, I just can't lie anymore…" Chiro then turned around and went down the shoot. Antauri looked sadden as he truly was at a lost for words. He never felt so heartbroken his life. The only time that was, was when he died and the last thing he saw was Chiro's blue eyes glazed over in tears. He caused his son to cry twice in his young life.

'I'm so pathetic. How could I hurt him so badly?' As Antauri walked slowly to the shoot and came downstairs, he was met with-

"Darkness? Why are all lights out? And where is every-"

"SURPRISE!"

Antauri was surrounded by his team, his family. The lights were now on and the silver monkey took notice of his surroundings. The command center was filled with balloons of silver and gold as well as streamers of the same color. There was confetti everywhere as Antauri took note that Otto and Sprks had something to do with that. He also noticed that everyone had on party hats and Nova came over and placed a crown on his head. Still stunned but able to talk, Antauri spoke. Or at least tried to.

"E-every one? What is all of this?" Antauri turned to look at everyone and stopped when he saw Chiro who looked back and smiled brightly. As much as Antauri was glad that Chiro was smiling again, he had to wonder if this was the reason for Chiro's strange behavior. It was Chiro who surprisingly spoke up.

"Tauri, the reason for all of this is because it's the one year anniversary that you got you brand new body. The team and I noticed that ever since then, you being really down and so we thought to cheer you up with a surprise party." Chiro exclaimed happily as he helped Gibson to bring in the cake. The cake was beautiful to Antauri and it was his favorite. Vanilla with strawberry frosting and one candle in the middle. As Antauri took a closer look, he noticed that the cake was signed. He could see everyone's signature on the cake. Antauri felt grateful for this. He loved everyone and their efforts because it showed how much they cared for him and his feelings.

'Thank you everyone'

Antauri thought as he heard dancing music.

"COME ON EVERYONE! LET'S DANCE!" Yelled Otto as he pulled Gibson from one of the chairs and made the scientist dance. Chiro danced with Antauri as Nova danced and ended up tripping Sprks when he tried to bust a move on her. And she in return, busted him on the head.

Yes… even Antauri danced with the others and surprised everyone when he out danced them. Antauri had the best night of his life.

That night as everyone went to bed and promised that tomorrow would be a cleaning day; Chiro went in Antauri's room so that he could properly explain himself to Antauri. They sat down beside the small pond and watched as a black and white Koi fish danced with each other in a graceful circle.

"Tauri, I just wanted to apologize for my behavior earlier. It wasn't that I was mad or upset at you; it was just that I couldn't lie to your face. I felt so stupid after words though because it was just me not telling you about the party." Chiro laughed sheepishly as he scratched the back of his head. Antauri chuckled too and replied Chiro said.

"Chiro, you don't ever have to be nervous when it comes to telling me what's on your mind. I could never be angry or upset at you. Of course, I didn't like to be made a guilty party though." Antauri smirked evilly as he transformed his claws into his purple ghost claws and flexed them near Chiro.

"U-Uh Antauri? What are you about to do?" Chiro was suddenly on his feet as his backed away from Antauri as the said monkey floated slowly towards him. Chiro began to sweat as he laughed nervously and in the process, he tripped over his foot. Luckily there was a soft pillow to break his fall.

"Are you alright Chi?" Antauri asked in concern for his son.

"Yea! Um… well Tauri, you know I should go to bed now… you know, we uh… have to wake up tomorrow to clean up and stuff…" Nervously Chiro tried to get up but found himself unable to move…

"Sorry Chiro, I have a lesson that I want you to understand and you will understand it my son." Antauri replied in a mysterious tome as he continued to flex his ghost claws.

"A-Antauri? What are you-" And suddenly, the room was filled with laughter as Antauri began to tickle Chiro's stomach.

"ANTAURI!PLEA-HAHAHAHAHAHAHA-I'M-HAHAHA! SORRY!"

"You know Chiro, making me feel guilty about something I wasn't aware of wasn't being fair or nice!" Antauri chuckled as he started tickling Chiro's tummy a bit harder and laughed as he heard Chiro's giggles of joy grow more and more…

"OK! OK! I WON'T-HEHEHEHAHAHAHAHAH! MAKE YOU FE-AHAHA!-FEEL GUILTY!"

"I don't believe you Chi…To bad for you my son." Antauri continued to tickle Chiro as he tried to get away. After a while Chiro began coughing so Antauri let up. After this Chiro became tired and laid his head on a nearby pillow and fell asleep with a warm smile plastered on his face. Antauri moved closer to Chiro and gently played with Chiro's hair. Fondly, he though to himself and after a few moments of watching his son sleep, he went into a meditative state.

'Thank you Chiro. I will never leave you or make you cry over me. I will be the one to protect you.'

LS7: Another Chapter done. I will hopefully have the next one up tomorrow… Hopefully.

Antauri: Thanks Crystal!

Chiro: Review everyone! Bye!