Chapter Twelve: Goodbye

"Chiro?" Nova found him outside the Super Robot, sitting on its shoulder. He looked at her.

"Did you find him?" Chiro asked.

"No," Nova answered, shaking her head. "We don't know where Specter is."

"He probably left," Kylia murmured, coming up behind Nova. "His duty has been fulfilled. That's all he ever wanted."

"But why did he run off?" Chiro asked.

"I do not know," Kylia answered.

And, with that, Chiro stood up and walked inside, not saying another word or seen for the rest of the night.

—

"You're leaving? Why?"

Kylia kneeled down to Chiro's level. "I've missed you so much, Chiro dear. But I have a job. I must return the Demons' Stone to Crysignia, and then return to Suragara to keep peace in the galaxy. I'm always watching you, and so is Specter." With that, she glanced around. "Even if you can't see him."

They were standing next to one of the Super Robot's feet. The others watched the two talking from afar. They knew Chiro was upset; Specter said he might join the team, but nothing was absolute. Chiro was devastated to hear Specter had run off.

"Where'd he go?" Chiro asked.

"I wish I knew," Kylia answered. "I do know this: He will return, when you need him most."

"But I want him here on the team!" Chiro said, almost yelling.

Chiro finally calmed down a bit after seeing the look on Kylia's face; a mixture of regret and confusion.

"Well…I guess he'll be back," Chiro assured himself, looking down. He looked up, a smile on his face, and added, "I can't wait for that day."

Antauri took a step forward. "How will you get home?"

"I have ways," Kylia replied. "It was nice to meet all of you. You say you were created by the Alchemist?"

All of the monkeys nodded.

Kylia lowered her head and whispered, "I miss him."

Chiro didn't say anything, looking back down to the floor. "I guess this is it," he said softly.

"Goodbye, Chiro," Kylia said, almost to herself. "I'll miss you."

She began to walk off, then she began to run, jumping into the air, her form fading away.

Chiro stood there for a while, finally saying, "Goodbye mom."

He then turned to the team; all of them were watching him with odd looks on their faces. He approached them and sighed. "Guys, I'm so sorry."

Antauri cocked his head in confusion. "For what?"

"I should have told you the truth long ago," Chiro said. "I put you all in danger, I nearly cost you your lives, all because of one secret. I just never wanted this to happen."

"But it did," Otto said, smiling a little. "And we made it through. Alive."

Chiro smiled. Nova glanced at Otto and asked, "How do you always know what to say?"

"I just…do!" Otto said happily, jumping up and down.

Chiro laughed. He looked to the horizon, saying, "Well, the Skeleton Prince will never escape that stone. It was created to keep evil spirits trapped. No one can let them out, only trap them."

"Even if he does escape, we'll just beat him again!" Sparx said, punching the air with his fist. "Together."

"Just remember one thing," Antauri stated. He smiled. "No secrets."

Chiro nodded, and looked up to the sky as the team began to repair the Super Robot. His grin widened as the breeze hit his face, and he began to help the others.

—

"Chiro?"

Antauri stepped into Chiro's room. He was sitting on the bed, and looked at Antauri as he entered.

"The journals have been destroyed," Chiro told him. "No more of that. I'm glad it's over. Hopefully this'll be the last time."

"It is, Chiro," Antauri said. "Now, we all have each other, and there's nothing we can't do together."

Chiro smiled, nodding.

—

On the roof of the tallest building on Shuggazoom, there was a radio antenna. A figure stood on the top of it, looking at the Super Robot.

"I'll be back, Chiro," Specter whispered. "Someday."

He jumped into the air and vanished.

THE END!

The repost is over. These three stories are old, but to be honest, I'm 20 now. There isnt a day that goes by that I don't think of this old show. I miss it sooo much :(

-Ashley and Emarelda