Chapter 6:
The Monkeys were keeping an eye out for TV Monster.
"It would help if we remembered where that tomb is," says Otto.
"The problem is, things have changed since then," says Gibson, "there could be a building that's been built over that tomb!"
"There is one thing," says Antauri, "we could use the Power Primate to locate Skeleton King!"
"And then we get to that tomb before TV Monster and plan a trap," says Sparx.
"This seems kind of risky," says Nova.
"We have to do it," says Antauri, "and we need Chiro!"
"Are you sure the boy can do this," says Gibson.
"He must fulfill his destiny as our leader," says Antauri.
"What," asks Chiro.
Antauri realizes Chiro was behind him. "Yes... there is something... I may have forgotten to tell you..."
"The fact that I'm supposed to be leading this team," says Chiro, "how do you expect me to do that? I can barely beat a monkey and I still haven't figured this Power Primate thing out!"
"Chiro, we need a leader," says Antauri.
"Then why can't you do it," asks Chiro.
"It's... complicated," says Antauri.
"I'm sorry, but I can't do this!" Chiro then leaves.
"After that pep talk, you wouldn't have my vote," says Sparx.
"All of you, look for Chiro," says Antauri, "I'm going to stay to see if I can find the tomb!"
"But he could be out there in the city," says Gibson.
"Then try to avoid being seen," says Antauri.
. . .
The rest of the monkeys go out, looking for Chiro and try to make sure no one notices them.
"What is it, Mr. Cheepers? You're saying you just saw a green monkey with robotic arms? And people say I'm nutty!"
. . .
Sparx then finds Chiro hiding in an old cheese shop. "Found you," says Sparx, "so, what do I win?"
"Go away," says Chiro.
"You're scared, aren't you," says Sparx.
"Yeah, are you gonna make fun of me," asks Chiro.
"No," says Sparx, "because I get it. You're a kid and now you got all this pressure. Look, we don't know how our battle with Skeleton King started, it just did. A team of s... five monkeys are expected to save the Universe from a guy who looks like Death! Honestly, our whole life doesn't make sense. Sometimes, you gotta face your fears, Kid."
"And I thought you were a jerk," says Chiro.
"Don't tell anyone I'm not, I got a reputation," says Sparx. Then Sparx sees something. It's TV Monster. "He's here!"
"What," asks Chiro. He then looks and sees TV Monster. "It looks... sillier then I expected."
Sparx then calls Antauri. "Antauri, stop what you're doing! I found the Kid and we found Skeleton King's tomb! It's under the cheese shop!"
"Chiro?"
"It's my Aunt Neli," says Chiro, "she can't see you!" Sparx then tries acting like a regular monkey. "I think she's gonna notice your metal parts!"
"Yeah, I was never that good an actor anyway," says Sparx.
"I have an idea, but you're not going to like it," says Chiro.
. . .
Sparx is now hiding under Chiro's shirt, on his back and he finds it very humiliating.
"Chiro, what are you doing here," asks Aunt Neli.
"I... I got lost," says Chiro.
The rest of the monkeys came and they see Chiro's Aunt Neli and hide.
. . .
"Sparx, where are you," asks Nova.
"Believe me, I'd rather not tell you," says Sparx.
"Sometimes I can't stand him," says Nova.
"So you claim," says Gibson.
"What's that supposed to mean," asks Nova.
"We must look for the tomb before TV Monster does," says Antauri.
. . .
The Monkeys look for the tomb.
"So, anyway, I got this theory that what if there's a planet that's got more then one city," says Otto, "more then one country in fact?"
"That's crazy," says Nova, "but it does sound better."
"There it is," says Gibson.
They saw the tomb.
"Now we just have to plan a trap for TV Monster," says Antauri.
"I think TV Monster's planned a trap for us," says Nova.
The Monkeys all look at the ceiling and see TV monster. "Drat," says Gibson.
. . .
"Anyluck," Chiro whispers to Sparx.
"No," says Sparx, "and I'm really worried about Nova!"
"And the rest, right," asks Chiro.
"Oh yeah, I'm worried about them too... I just said Nova because she's the one I'm trying to call," says Sparx.
"Right," says Chiro.
"Chiro, who are you talking to," asks Aunt Neli.
"Definitely not a red robot monkey hiding on my back," says Chiro.
"Nice save," says Sparx.
Then Chiro had a strange feeling. A dark feeling. He then runs.
"Chiro," asks Aunt Neli.
. . .
Chiro and Sparx arrive and they see TV Monster with the rest of the monkeys.
"Time to get this monkey off my back," says Chiro.
"Good one," says Sparx, "I'm starting to like you." Sparx then gets out of Chiro's shirt.
"You were in..." Nova begins.
"At least it wasn't his pants," says Otto.
"I'm going to pretend you didn't say that," says Gibson.
"Kid, you ready to roll," asks Sparx.
Chiro then concentrates. "Hyperform Activate!" He then turns to his Hyperform.
Chiro and Sparx then attempt to fight TV Monster, but it's beating them around.
"You guys couldn't help us," asks Sparx.
"We're all tied up," says Gibson.
"Oh right," says Sparx.
TV Monster then picks up Sparx and throws him to Chiro.
"This thing is tough," says Chiro.
"Now you know why he's Skeleton King's employee of the month," says Sparx.
TV Monster then goes to the tomb and places the staff on it, then the tomb starts to open.
"Our worst nightmare has been realized," says Gibson.
Skeleton King then walks out. "Well done, my old friend," says Skeleton King. TV Monster then hands him the staff. "And speaking of old friends!" Skeleton King then levitates the monkeys to him. "Antauri, Sparx, Gibson, Nova, Otto! It's been too long! And who's this?" Skeleton King then levitates Chiro to him. "The Power Primate is strong in you!"
"Skeleton King," says Chiro.
"So, the monkeys told you about me," says Skeleton King, "that's nice." Skeleton King then throws Chiro to a wall.
"Skeleton King, it's us you want," says Antauri, "let him go!" The other monkeys look at him. "I'm sorry, I should not have offered to sacrifice the rest of you without speaking with you first."
"I want Shuggazoom," says Skeleton King, "and you filthy monkeys will watch!"
Otto then sniffs himself.
"Chiro, what's going on," asks Aunt Neli.
"Aunt Neli, get out of here," says Chiro.
Skeleton King then suddenly appears in front of Aunt Neli. "Nice to meet you." Skeleton King then kills Aunt Neli, right in front of Chiro. "Let's go!" Skeleton King then leaves some ooze in the cheese and he and TV Monster leave.
Chiro runs to his dying Aunt Neli. "Chiro..." And that's it. Chiro then begins crying and the monkeys all feel bad for him.
Then something was happening. The ooze started mixing with the cheese and it starts merging with some machines.
"What on Shuggazoom," asks Gibson.
To Be Continued