Skeleton King laughed.
The kids snuck out to fight alongside their parents. Well, almost all of them, Marino and Soma were still inside. They tried to convince the other eight to not go out there, but Jasper, Hermo, and Magma managed to convince everyone else otherwise. Until now, nobody noticed they were out there on the battlefield.
Skeleton King raised his hand, ready to have an attack launched on them. Chiro slid in the way and stood in front of the kids, shielding them from him. He glared at him, almost like he was shooting sharp blades at him.
"Don't you dare lay a hand on a single piece of their fur!" Chiro shouted.
He could only laugh harder. "Or what, little one? It's quite humorous that you're so protective over children that aren't even yours."
Aside from Skeleton King, silence fell among everyone. The kids looked at each other before they looked back at the Skeleton King. No matter how hard Peridot tried to keep it in, she snorted and started laughing. Skeleton King raised a brow at the sudden laughter from the young monkey. Chiro pressed his lips together and he lowered his arms.
"...They are my kids, actually." Chiro corrected.
Skeleton King looked at them with confusion, squinting his eyes. That only made Chiro tip over the edge and start laughing, albeit much more quietly than Peridot Gears. Chiro forgot he didn't know about him and Sprx being a thing. Of course not that they would flaunt their relationship, especially during their younger years, but in a way he was glad Skeleton King didn't know.
His reaction over that fact just made it all the better. The confused sounds he made helped in that matter.
Skeleton King was about to speak when something hit his face. Everyone looked to Sprx, who threw it at Skeleton King. He wholeheartedly chuckled.
"Can't get distracted, skull brain!" He taunted. "Great job, though you kids should get back inside. I don't think Nova and Antauri would be too excited about this."
"Uh- Yeth, papa Phrth!" Jasper responded.
Jasper grabbed whoever she could and dragged them back. Magma could only chuckle and he followed her. Chiro shook his head with a smile.
He was sure they'll get an earful regardless.
