(Zina's P.O.V) {Monkey form}
I was chained up to something, a wall I guess. I could barely see anything around me but I knew I was in my monkey form. I tried activating my ghost mode to phase free of the chains but I couldn't. I heard footsteps and when I looked up, I was relieved to see Antauri. "Antauri, I'm so glad to see you! Where are we? What's-" I was cut off when I saw him activate his ghost claws, staring at me blankly. "A-Antauri? What are you doing?" A hollow voice responded for him. "I am doing what is right Zina..." He lunged at me with his claws and I couldn't do anything but scream...
"ANTAURI!"
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I shot awake with a shriek and gasped for breath. "A...nightmare?" I said to myself as multiple footsteps were heard approaching my room. My door was thrown open and I could tell that both monkey teams had come running. "Zina?! What happened?!" Chiro yelled. I was shaking. "Holy Shuggazoom Zina...you don't look so good..." Rin said. "I-It's happening again Hyperforce...the nightmares..." I managed to stutter out. The Hyperforce's eyes widened while the Alphaforce was confused. Chiro quickly explains to them as I curl up on my bed, hugging my legs. I can't bear being tortured by these nightmares again. Antauri walked over to me and hugged me close. I relaxed slightly. Just being near him is comfort enough. "What was the nightmare about?" He asked me. I tensed slightly before telling everyone about it. All of them, even Antauri, were shocked. "There's no way that would happen Zina. Think about it." Chiro said, "Antauri would never do that. And even if he was mind controlled, he's strong enough to fight it. You know this." I nodded slightly. But there was still a feeling of dread.
~Later that day~
I was training with Korrina but I was constantly haunted by my nightmare. "Zina, if that nightmare really bothers you that much, we can stop training." Korrina said. "N-No. I'm fine." I replied, "Just a little shaken up that's all." "Alright then." She said, "Let's keep training then shall we?" I nodded as she lunged at me with her scythes. I cartwheeled out of the way...but then a splitting pain went through my head again. "GAH!" I collapsed as everything faded to black...
(Korrina's P.O.V) {monkey form}
The minute she went down, I knew something was wrong...very wrong. "Chiro! Antauri! Mandarin! Anyone! Hurry! Zina's passed out!" I yelled, "Its just like when we were patrolling the city!" Footsteps came running rapidly and both monkey teams came running into the training room. "What happened?" Rin asked. "I don't know! She jumped away from my attack and then this happened!" I replied, growing panicked. "She's gonna be okay...right Gibson?" Otto asked worriedly. "I.....I don't know..." Gibson replied somberly. I looked over to Antauri, but he was silent, staring at the ground seeming to shake slightly. "Antauri..." I began. He turned away and began walking out of the training room. "I wish to be left alone for some time." is all he said before leaving. "I know we're all worried about Zina...but we should worry about Antauri too." I said, "But anyway...any idea what's wrong with her?" Gibson sighed and shook his head. "I'm not sure...I fear that she may not-" "Don't say that Gibson!" Sprx interrupted, "She'll be fine! She has to be..." Matrix looked around at them before speaking. "You guys really do look at her like family..." The Hyperforce as well as Rin nodded. "But Antauri cares about her more than just family..." Mandarin spoke, "And I should know. I've known the two of them longer than the rest of you. He's always cared about her. He would never let anything hurt her..." We all looked down, knowing what Mandarin said is true. "He probably feels like he could've helped her and with this happening..." "He feels like he couldn't do anything." Chiro finished my sentence. I nodded and looked down at Zina, wishing she could be alright...for Antauri's sake...
(Zina's P.O.V)
Everything was black and cold. Was I...dying? No, no I can't be. I kept hearing voices...the monkey teams. I want to call out to them...but how? And then that same light purple aura surrounded me again, just like last time but this time around it felt stronger...it felt familiar...but how? I heard a voice, Antauri's voice to be exact. I could hear him...trying to tell me something...but what? Something about focusing? I decided to try and meditate despite the fact that I could possibly...well, you know...die. I took a deep breath and the aura around me strengthened more and more as I meditated. Next thing I know, I'm awake! "G-Guys!" I exclaimed. Everyone looked at me and immediately I was tackle hugged by Rin. "Zina! Thank Shuggazoom you're alright! I-I was so worried!" I hugged her back, starting to cry a bit. "Don't worry Rin...I'm here, and I'm not going anywhere anytime soon." She smiled as she let go of me. I heard footsteps behind me and when I turned, I saw Antauri smiling slightly. "Antauri!" I ran to him and threw my arms around him happily, "Oh Antauri...I felt like I was going to die...but I heard your voice and-" He cut me off by gently kissing my cheek. "You'll be fine Zina. Trust me." He said with a smile. I smiled back at him and leaned against his shoulder. Despite the happiness going around at the joy of me being alive...I was still worried. What was with that aura? And what was Antauri trying to tell me when I was unconscious and almost dead? And on top of that, what in great galactimus caused that to happen to me? I sighed quietly to avoid anyone hearing me, although Antauri heard me clearly. "Everything will become clear in time Zina. Do not worry." He said. I looked down at the ground. He put a hand on my shoulder. "Zina..." I started to look up at him and was cut off by him kissing me. I'll admit, I was a little shocked since he doesn't act like this. But I went along with it anyway. After all, I do love him. I wrapped my arms around him and ignored the stares from the others....even though Rin was trying not to laugh her tail off at their reactions. Hopefully in the future, everything will turn out okay.
((Thank you guys so much for all the support. I really wanna thank @chiroandjinmayfan especially for giving me the inspiration for a Zinauri moment. Stay tuned to see what happens next! Sayonara~!))
