This is the 23rd chapter of the story. Due to the bad weather for the time being, I'm starting to feel a bit sick. Despite the medical problems weakened me, I can still update with this new chapter. Anyway, please read on with the chapter and enjoy!

Chapter 23 - Flashbacks Part 2

After a 50:50 victory and defeat streak against the enemy, I rested myself along with Splero at the aftermath of the Battle of Kanoza Valley. Despite I felt a little strained by the combat pressure, Splero, Tyler and Maylene helped me in keeping my cool intact.

"Chimpan, I know you're feeling uncomfortable today." - Splero said -

"Yeah?" - Chimpan responded -

"Do you know about Chi Meditation?" - Splero asked -

"Uhh...Not yet, Splero. Why?" - Chimpan replied with a question -

"You should meditate with us, Chimpan." - Tyler recommended -

"Yeah. You should, Chimpan. That way, you can put your mind in ease." - Maylene added -

Gunshots then echoes from a distance.

"I guess you should do it right now rather than later." - Splero said -

"Well...How should we meditate, Splero?" - Chimpan asked -

"You need to meditate motionlessly, Chimpan. You should stand firmly and motionlessly on your spot with your very own eyes tightly closed." - Splero replied -

"Should I need to hold my breath as well?" - Chimpan added -

"No, Chimpan but we breath slowly. Concentration is a key to meditation." - Maylene reminded -

Splero then started to meditate. He was now standing firmly and motionlessly. With his eyes closed, arms nearly extended and his breathing slowed, his Chi started to store. Tyler and Maylene followed suit. Chimpan watches them.

"Ok then. If you say so." - Chimpan remarked -

Chimpan started to meditate with the royalist trio.

Well...That meditation is quite unusual for me but it feels good. I could feel my energy being refilled to the brim and my soul being revitalized. That was my first time to meditate in that style. Since I'm now revitalized, I'm ready to serve again but Splero decided to put me on the back lines since he was concerned about my safety in the times of war.

One moment, I saw Splero checking on something in his hands.

"Sire?" - Chimpan said -

"Yes, Chimpan. Go fourth." - Splero responded -

"What's that you holding?" - Chimpan asked -

"This? This is the Flag of the Kingdom of the Splerinian Yihe Nation, Chimpan." - Splero replied -

The flag is colorful since it was adorned with colored stripes. It also bears the seal of the Splerinians' Kingdom.

"Wow. What a good flag. Should you be hoisting this already?" - Chimpan asked -

"Not yet, Chimpan. My Splerinian monarchy in exile is not yet fully restored since this Counter-Revolution wasn't done by now." - Splero replied -

"Oh." - Chimpan realized -

Splero stashed away the flag along with the other supplies.

"I'm going to stash my flag with the other supplies. If the time comes, I'll hoist it on the flagpole of the Splerinian Palace and throughout Yihebeza Nacional. You could be my flag bearer too if you want." - Splero said -

"Really?" - Chimpan responded -

"Of course. You're my reliable ally, Chimpan. You may be a chimp to the others but you're a good chimp serving for the great royalists." - Splero remarked -

Mike then entered the room. His uniform is streaked with fresh blood.

"Sire, Chimpan...I need some help here!" - Mike pleaded -

"What wrong, Mike?" - Splero noticed him -

"We have a wounded chimp in the Barracks. He's losing blood plasma fast." - Mike replied -

This make Splero shuddered.

"Who else were in the Barracks, Mike?" - Splero asked -

"Tyra, Maylene and Kharia, Sire." - Mike answered -

"Tell them that we're coming to help in." - Splero requested -

"As commanded, Your Royal Highness." - Mike replied, quickly bow-saluting him before leaving -

Splero then faces to Chimpan.

"Chimpan, gather the medical supplies. We got work to do." - Splero said -

"We'll do, Sire." - Chimpan answered -

The chimp then gathered the supplies and he went to the Barracks along with Splero.

This is the end of the second flashback chapter. I hope a few of these flashback will be reasonable for some of the readers present. Anyway...Stay tuned for Chapter 24, everyone!