LS7: Funny, it took watching the show: "I shouldn't be alive," (Which was really sad!) eating a Tangerine, Mike and Ike's and my new yugioh! deck that my boyfriend brought me for my b-day the other day to continue to this… And of course my friend Crystal Persian…

Chiro: So I live?

LS7: Wait and see!

Chiro:…

Moment5: Protection in battle (Part 2)

Flashback….

"Antauri? Will you look at my new drawing that I did?"

"Sure Chiro! What did you draw this time?"

"W-well… maybe its better that you take a looks see."

"Oh, Chiro…"

"I love that you like my drawing Tauri!" A smile is shown on the boy's face as he hugs Antauri and is hugged back.

Flashback ends…

(Antauri's P.O.V.)

I opened my eyes as gasped as I struggle to breath. I looked around in panic and then I became still with sadness as I remembered what took place hours ago. I was in the kitchen and was sitting in the seat that Chiro was when he was drawing his picture. Before I had realized where I was, I had a flashback of a few days ago when I saw Chiro in his room drawing. I was asked by Chiro to look at the picture and was shocked at what I held in my hands. The picture was of Chiro and me meditating in my room. Every detail down to the metallic of my body to the clothes and expression of Chiro's face was there. It was as though Chiro took a photograph. My son truly had a gift and I like any parent, was extremely proud. I still have that picture in my room. I glanced at the un finished picture still on the table and as I picked it up carefully as to not damage it, I cried. I cried because my son was fighting for his life and I couldn't do anything but wait. You see, I discovered Chiro and eventually Gibson as well. We had to carefully lift Chiro up and fly towards the super robot. Luckily, the robot wasn't far but we still had to be careful… Chiro already lost so much blood and according to Gibson, he was running a high fever. That memory will always live with me. Seeing Chiro so scared and frighten. So bloody and in pain. That will always live with me. Always. After we gotten Chiro inside the robot, Otto, Sprks, and Nova came running in behind us. Nova was crying as she saw the state Chiro was in as did Otto. Sprks held Nova in a warm embrace as silent tears streamed down his face. Gibson sadly told the others what had taken place and also the chances of Chiro's survival.

"As you can see, the issue is dire. Chiro has lost a lot of blood and with the tools I have, we need to get a doctor to help me with Chiro. He's gained a very high fever due to his wound on his arm which is infected. I will need to concentrate on that first and will try and lower his fever and clean up his arm wound. Now as for his stomach, from what I can see the wound is severe and I don't even know Chiro's chances at survival, but I will do what I can."

At that point, Chiro was already in sickbay with Gibson hard at work trying to clean to wounds that Chiro sustained. I never left his side as I continued to stroke his hair. He looked in pain as he struggled to breathe. Gibson had placed a breathing mask on Chiro and hooked other tubes to him. Chiro was getting paler and paler. At that point, I didn't even believe he would survive. But it was at that moment that I had lost it. I sit here as I remembered what I did in sickbay. Otto had left to get the doctor and came back ten minutes later. He saw Chiro and quickly got to work on him. I didn't want to leave his sight but I was forced out of the room. But I didn't go quietly. It was the first time I had lost my patience and everyone was a witness to it.

"Antauri, I know how much you care about Chiro. Everyone here cares, but you are doing him no good by just standing here and watching us. Please Antauri, go and rest with the others."

"I will NOT LEAVE HIM GIBSON! DON'T YOU DARE TELL ME TO LEAVE MY SON!"

"ANTAURI! YOU DOING HIM NO GOOD! YOU'RE IN THE WAY OF ME HELPING HIM!"

"DON'T YOU DARE TELL ME HOW I'M IN THE WAY! I'LL BE DAMN! MY S-SON, HE'S EVERYTHING TO ME! I-I-I CAN'T LOSE HIM! YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND ANYTHING! SO DON'T THINK YOU KNOW WHAT I'M FEELING!"

I broke down… I yelled and screamed at Gibson. I didn't mean too and I knew I had to apologize but I was losing my patience for what would you have done or said if you saw your child in the same state that I did? Gibson had spoken in a somber tone. I had tears in my eyes at that point. I still do now.

"Antauri, I understand what you're going through. Chiro brought out so much in each of us. For all of us, it was a sense of family and understanding. Chiro taught me how to have fun and not to feel like an outsider. I don't know what I would have done if it weren't for him. Chiro is like a son to you. But for me, Chiro is the reason I work so hard now to save his life. Chiro is very reason that I love science because I learn from watching him grow into a fine young man that he is. Antauri, don't you EVER tell me that I don't understand. DON'T YOU EVER! NOW GET OUT SO I CAN SAVE HIM! Please…"

Gibson cried as he poured his heart and soul out. Everyone in the room had been shocked. Never had Gibson expressed himself like that. I didn't protest as both Otto and Sprks led me out of room, Nova behind me. Before I was led out and I saw Gibson and the doctor work on Chiro, Gibson had by now wiped the tears from his eyes and I had spoke.

"Gibson, please save him…"

"I will do my best Antauri!"

I felt so guilty as I remembered what I had said. Gibson was just as heart broken as I and the others were. Who was I to question that? Chiro please pull through. Not just for me but for Nova who hasn't spoken in hours, for Otto who hasn't smiled, for Sprks who is silently crying in his room breaking what ever is within reach, for Gibson who is trying to save your life. Please my son… I still had the picture in my hand. I looked at it and smiled bitterly. Chiro had so much going for him. Why him? Chiro has already suffered greatly in his young life and instead of playing video games or eating ice-cream before dinner, he was on a cold table, hooked up to tubes; fighting for his life with every breath he took in and let out. And I couldn't even be with him… Damn it! Why my son? I wouldn't wish this on anyone… I do wish that Skeleton King watches his back because I swear with every fiber in me; I will haunt him down and kill him… I will kill him!

I didn't realize that I had dozed off again as I was being awoken by someone saying my name repeatedly. I opened my eyes tiredly as I looked around and spotted Otto who was the one waking me up as well as Nova and Sprks. I was alert as I gazed in at their faces. Otto still didn't smile but I could see he was trying to be strong. Nova was still out of it and Sprks was still holding her in a protective manner. Sprks was being the brave one for them both but I could see he was breaking.

"How are you, Antauri?" Otto had asked me as he sat down next to me. Sprks and Nova sat across from us. I glanced at them and shook my head.

"I honestly don't know what to say to that question. I'm sorry Otto."

"It's fine. I understand." Otto looked down at my hands and curiously motioned to what I was still holding. I understood his curiosity and explained what it was.

"Before we went to battle, C-Chiro was drawing a still life of all of us. It's not done…" I told them in a somber tone. I didn't know if that drawing would ever become completed. Otto looked at it and bitterly smiled. Nova was too out of it to notice and Sprks nodded. His way of saying that he liked it as well.

"What time is it?" I had to ask. I dozed off without realizing the time. But based on how dark it was outside from the kitchen window, I could tell it was night time. Sprks answered this time, still holding Nova as he rubbed her arm gently. If Chiro could see this, he would tell them to just get together. Chiro…

"It's two in the morning. Well, it's almost three actually. Gibson and that other doctor are still with the Chiro as we speak."

Sprks replied. I nodded in understanding. I know the doctor and Gibson are doing all they can but, NO! I can't give up, not on Gibson, and not on Chiro. He would never give up! It was silent as we all waited. Sometimes Otto would get up and get something eat snack on. Although he would just nibble on it. Nova cried more and more while still in the embrace of Sprks who softly kissed her forehead. On a normal day, he would have been dead if doing that but this wasn't a normal day. I just continue to look at Chiro's unfinished picture. Tears broke through my eyes and I placed my head on the table and cried. Not caring who heard me. Otto placed a comforting hand on my shoulder and silently cried as well. It was a few hours later when the doctor had emerged from where he and Gibson were. He coughed to gain our attention. I quickly turned around and jumped out of my seat as I placed the picture on the table and ran towards him. The others following suite. He had the answers that we all wanted…

Was Chiro going to live or die?

I noticed his clothes and hands and saw massive amounts of blood. That couldn't be good. That just couldn't be good. At this point I felt to floor and Otto had to hold me so I was steady. Nova began crying harder as she took notice of the blood. Sprks was the one who had spoken for all of us.

"Is he going to be okay?"

The doctor, who Gibson told us was named Doctor Maurice, had spoken yet I sensed that his tone wasn't happy. I held my breath expecting the worst.

"Well, I will tell you the bad news first. Chiro lost so much blood that we nearly lost him on the table, twice. Due to the blood lost, Chiro did however slip into a coma and I had to leave several times to go and get the same blood type as his. His fever spiked and we had to place two bags around him so that his body temperature would go down but not put the boy in shock."

I was completely numb. Coma, blood loss, fever? And judging from Dr. Maurice's tone, things weren't looking good for Chiro. I felt Otto hug me and I cried out loud. It was a few minutes later that Dr. Maurice spoke again.

"But I do have good news! Gibson was able to lower Chiro's fever and was also able to heal Chiro's arm. He was able to heal it so that the infection is no longer there. As for his stomach area, we were able stop the bleeding and the stomach area is no longer in danger for any infections. We also have fresh blood pumping in his veins as well as antibiotics. Chiro will be fine everyone. And he is no longer in a coma but is sleeping. I guess it's due to the power primate healing him but also because of the love and support you all give each other. Chiro is one strong hearted boy. Gibson will be down in a while to let you know that you can see him.

Chiro was going to be okay. My son was going to live. I cried! I cried tears of joy as I let out a shaky sigh of relief. Otto was smiling for the first time since what happened, Sprks smirked but has tears in his eyes, and Nova spoke and thanked what ever she could for Chiro's recovery. I stood with the help of Otto and walked closer to Dr. Maurice as he stuck his hand towards me and we then shook hands. He smiled brightly as he told us that he had to get home to his family before they got worried. As we saw him walk away, he told us something that made me gasped in surprise but then smile warmly.

"I forgot to mention, the blood I gotten for Chiro was negative O which is rare. A little girl by the name of Samantha who says that Chiro was always there for her, wanted to help him. So she donated some of her blood to Chiro. Well, if you need me for anything, Gibson will give you my contact information. Good luck with everything. Good bye."

I smiled as I saw the doctor leave. That girl, Samantha. She was the one that was with Chiro when he was hurt. I had to thank her when I see her again. But with that in mind I was so happy. I was so close to losing Chiro that I don't know what I would have done if he was… I can't even say the word and now, I won't have to. After a few minutes and true to his word, Gibson came down and although extremely fatigued, he smiled at us and told us we could see Chiro. He nodded for everyone to follow and as they did, I was left in the room alone with Gibson. He looked me in the eye and smiled fondly.

"You don't have to say a word. You're my brother and I love you Antauri as I do Chiro. Let's go see your son." I nodded as Gibson and I went up to sick bay to see Chiro.

Sickbay

As Gibson and I entered the room, Nova was holding Chiro's hand and Otto was holding the other. Sprks was holding Nova but was smiling as he looked towards us. Chiro did look better then when he was brought in. There weren't as many tubes in him as before only the needles where his new blood and IV were there. Chiro wasn't as pale as he was before but I could see that he had a fever for his cheeks were a bit pink. He was breathing better and only had tubes in his nose. I walked over to him and sat down beside him stroking his messy hair softly. Gibson walked over to Chiro to make sure everything was okay. He told us that Chiro's recovery would depend on Chiro and he had no doubt in his mind that in a couple of more weeks or even days Chiro would be okay but he needed his rest. Nova still had tears in her pink eyes as she kissed Chiro's cheeks and allowed Sprks to hold her hand and led her out of the room. Otto patted Chiro's hand and told me good luck as he too left to get some well deserve rest. Gibson was still checking Chiro's heart rate and IV to make sure he would be okay.

"I know I can't tell you to leave Chiro alone so I'm leaving you in his hands. You being his father and all, you know what's best for him. I'll be in my room Antauri. Goodnight."

And with that, Gibson smiled as he left. Chiro and I were the only ones left. The only thing I could hear was the sound of the heart monitor beeping at a steady pace and Chiro breathing. I sat beside him as I took his hand into mine and gently squeezed it. I realized by looking at Chiro, he was going to need a lot of food in his system for he was pretty skinny. I don't think Chiro would mind the eating part though. I chuckled to myself as I thought of the little antics Chiro, Sprks, and Otto would get themselves into in the kitchen and how messy it would be. I continued to rub my hands through Chiro's black hair as I whispered to him. I know he can hear me although he was asleep.

"Hey Chiro. You gave the team and me quite the scare. I was so frighten when I saw you in that state. I never want anything like happen to you or anyone I love. I swear to you, that if it means I have to die again in order for you to live, I will give my life up in a heart beat. I love you my son. I love you so much I don't even think you realize. I forgot to mention, that little girl you saved, Samantha, wanted to thank you for being a good friend to her so she gave you some of her blood. That's my son, always putting others before himself."

I know Chiro heard this because I saw him smile even though he was still asleep. As I took a good look at Chiro, I noticed that he was in his blue pajamas yet his shirt was opened to reveal his torso which was tightly wrapped up. His arm was also wrapped up. As I slowly placed my hand over his torso, I swallowed in fear and gasped as the memory assaulted me.

"W-we have to get him to the robot now or h-h-he'll.. He'll die! He's already gained a fever from his previous injury. And the robot isn't too far from here!"

"Please, save your strength… Gibson will fix you up and then you can finish your drawing."

"I-I-I L-love you…T-Tauri…"

I closed my eyes tightly as I remembered him getting stabbed. There was so much blood everywhere. Chiro was in pain. He was dying in my arms and I wasn't there for him… I cried as the tears plop on my metallic arm… Chiro was seconds away from death and it was my fault. Not anyone else, just me. I gasped as I felt a hand on my arm. I turned around to see Chiro awake. His blue eyes still were dull but were beginning to have there normal shine o them. Chiro also had tears in his eyes as he smiled he continued to hold my arm. I moved closer to him as I gently wiped the tears from his face as he did me with a shaky hand. Although he was awake, he was still weak and needed his rest. Chiro quietly spoke as his voice was a bit raspy and hoarse.

"T-Tauri, please d-d-don't cry." I tried not to but the memories continued to assault me. I nodded as he continued his eyes were getting heavier by the second.

"I want y-y-you to have the draw-drawing when I f-finish it."

"I would be honored to have the drawing Chi. But you need to get some sleep so that you can finish it. Gibson and the others would have my head if I didn't let you rest." Chiro yawned as he closed his eyes but nodded as his breathing became slow with sleep. I watched him for a while to make sure that Chiro was okay. When I was sure that he was, I laid beside him and promised myself that nothing like this would ever happen again…

One week later

I watched as Chiro, Nova, Otto, and Sprks were playing tag. Gibson was sitting across from me playing chess. We all decided to go outside near the robot since it was a nice day out. Chiro recovered quickly. He was no longer racked with fever although through his recovery period his fever did return. But Gibson was able to repress it as he did before. His arm and torso were healed but Gibson said to make sure that Chiro didn't over do it because his wound could open up again. Dr. Maurice had paid us a visit to check up on Chiro. He was pleased to hear that Chiro had made a speedy recovery and told us that Samantha was doing okay. A few days later Samantha and her parents also had visited Chiro. Chiro had made a new friend and sometime she would come over and they would play. Of course I made sure to watch them so nothing bad would happen. At first I thought I was being overprotective and Chiro would hate me for it but it turn out, Chiro truly didn't mind unless I kissed him on the cheek in public. Then he would blush and playfully hit me on the shoulder. As Gibson made his move, I watched as Chiro was running around laughing and joking. Like what a teenager should do. I chuckle to myself as I made my move on the chess board and Gibson thought about his next move. Chiro kept his promise about the drawing. He did eventually finish it and it's hanging up in the kitchen for everyone to see. The picture shows Nova sitting next to Sprks holding hands and both smile fondly. I forgot to mention that these are together now. Chiro was the one to guess, although I had a funny feeling that they would get together! Otto was chasing a beautiful butterfly with a cheerful and playful expression. He was next to Gibson was on his stomach happily reading a big book. Chiro joked saying it was an encyclopedia and Gibson didn't make a comment but just smiled knowingly. The last was Chiro and I. Chiro was sitting crossed legged on the floor next to Gibson and was smiling as he held me in his arms hugging me. I was also smiling fondly in the picture as I am now. Chiro's head was drawing sideways as his head was on top of mine's and my hand was top of Chiro's.

That picture is what we all are. We are the hyper force but we are also a family. One I don't ever wish to replace. One that I will always protect in battle and in life.

LS7: YAY! I finished the Chappie! I'm so happy. Sorry I took so long to update this… A case of writer's block and tiredness kicked in. But I will update this whenever I can due to the fact that college will take up most of my time.

Chiro: YAY! I lived!

LS7: Dude! I told you I can't kill you. You're too precious. Plus your dad would kill me.

Antauri: *Nods*

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