One True King part 2
Tara nervously glanced at the clock one more time, it was almost ten. And Lion-o was still there, lurking about as if he knew something was up. Growling beneath her breath she slammed one of the chest pieces across the table, her feet nervously twitching beneath it. The only thing she wanted was to leave, to be back in his arms. But the more she wished, the more the King lingered Playing Parcheesi with Tygra. They were supposed to be gone, they had a meeting at first light and still, he was not asleep. “Ok, I give what’s eating you?” Leanna questioned, picking up one of the pieces that Tara had flung off the side of the table. “You look out of sorts, you ok?” Tara bit her lip and nodded absentmindedly, checking the clock yet again, wishing for the two hands to fly back two more hours, just to give her enough time. “Tara I know you too well, what’s going on?” Rolling her eyes, she simply whispered. “I can’t tell you.” The lioness known as Leanna, scrunched up her nose in frustration. “Woman, you can’t hide anything from me, tell me!” She said again this time more determined on the answer, as she tugged on her long ebony colored braid. Tara leaned across the table grabbing Leanna’s hand tightly in her own. “Keep Lion-o busy for just one hour, please. I’ll explain soon, Just don’t have him head back to our bed room, what ever you do.” Sighing Leanna leaned back in her chair. “Missy you are going owe me a lot for this one!” she grumbled. “I love you!” Tara whispered to her best friend, and slunk quickly out the door, busting at top speed once she was out in the hall until she bounded out of the lair, and into the forest. Lucky Lion-o hadn’t even noticed her departure, as she slunk so quickly out. He was much to busy, fighting with Tygra, to pay any attention. Leanna buried her face into her hands, having a plummeting feeling, come over her. It was never a good thing when Tara was acting out of the ordinary but tonight was much worse. Half way smiling as she sat, she cleared off some of Tara’s unmoved pieces, making it look as if she had won the game. Again just below the massive oak tree, Taz was waiting for her, and again she was late. A rush of air swished past him in the darkness. As he leaned against the same tree that she had fallen from just a few days ago; a voice lingered just behind him. “I missed you.” Tara said, now emerging from the shadows, not stopping for formal greetings, she just pounced into his waiting arms. Clinging inside them for protection and love. Taz smiled drawing her as close as he could, as he kissed the top of her forehead. “No, I missed you baby.” He purred happily, just having her next to him seemed to calm him. Standing there silently, for the longest time he finally spoke. “You hungry, want to get something to eat?” Tara shook her head, trying not to cry. The past few days with out him had been terrible, and the more she tired to get close, the more things just didn’t work out. Lion-o had almost caught her that first night, as she hid under the blankets pretending to be asleep just so he wouldn’t see the love bites which marred her body. She was racked with guilt, but at the same time, felt no remorse at all. Taz had done something to her, had found some lost flame inside her, that Lion-o had never been able to ignite. And with out him, she had this dreadful feeling of being incomplete. “Tara, what’s wrong? You’re trembling.” Taz said worried, running his fingers through her silken tresses. “I’m fine, now that I’m here with you.” She looked towards him, her eyes glistening with happy tears. They were together again, and well that is all that mattered. For almost a month, Tara and Taz met, almost every night in secret, some times, it would lead to dinner, dancing. Some times, all they had to do was hold each other, they would read each other stories as they snuggled beneath some blankets, as they interpreted the words by lantern light. But most of the time, it ended up in a small hotel room. Where, things would always get outrageous. Panting and grinning, Tara wrapped herself up in the warm blanket. Taz lay there content for a few moments, then turned again to the hybrid. “You know Tara, we don’t always have to come here.” He smiled, “I do have a apartment.” Tara just rolled into his arms, and winked. “Oh I know, but you also have way too many roommates, and I’m just positive that they would not appreciate hearing us.” Smirking again Taz’s long fingers trailed down the side of Tara’s face, until they met her lips, sweeping across them tenderly, they were still swollen from the intenseness of his kisses. “Tara, there has been something that I have been meaning to ask you.” Lowering his eyes, and taking a long drawn out breath he started again, this time much more nervously. “I… know in my heart that you’re the woman, which I wish to spend the rest of my life with. And I only want to make things official.” Before he could finish, she pressed one of her fingers too his mouth to silence him. “Beloved, you know I would like nothing more, then what I think you are going to ask me, but right now. It is impossible.” Her voice trailed off painfully as her mind began racing with thoughts, as he looked towards her, his eyes begging for an answer. Until now, she had been able to keep up the farce. Leading Taz along, so he didn’t truly know who she was. Keeping her identity safe, but worrying every moment, what if.. What if he finds out I’ll loose him. She knew that she was indeed on slippery ground, all he would have to do is ask about her, and her cover would be broken. I mean, true there was only one “Tara” That resided in the Thundercats home, and she just happened to be married to the king. Tara turned her face from her handsome lover, and peeled her self from the sweat coated bed, with out saying a word. “I have to go.” she muttered. Rubbing through her disheveled hair, and heading straight for the shower to wash. Taz growled, and rubbed his aching head. “Why… why won’t she let me in?” He leaned back again beating his head against the soft pillow. Although he had made a promise to her, this secret she kept was beginning to eat away at his soul. The next morning, Taz groggily made his way to the training field. Today was one of the passing tests, and although he was nervous about it, he knew that he had the skills to make it. He rubbed his aching arm. Except for the fact that last nights escapades with Tara, had well. “Warn him out” on so many levels. He didn’t make it back to the apartment until close to three am, and now was expected to be in the felid at six. Still trying to focus his blurry bloodshot eyes, he approached the group. Dragging his staff more then carrying it with his usual pride. Therja, and Link were all ready In the middle of a very harsh battle. Link, was capable of Magiks being a creature of great power, but he was not able to use it in the competition. It was hand to hand, only. Or weapon. Shay nervously waited looking around almost panicked, as Taz slid next to her on the benches, hoping that Therja wasn’t aware of his tardiness. The leopard’s head spun, as she cocked one of her attitude looks at him. “Ok… what the hell happened to you?” Questioned the small feisty woman; As she noticed how tired and pathetic he looked, the dark circles around his gorgeous green eyes were more the obvious. “Nothing.” Taz said, lowering his head and trying to shake some of the fog from his mind. He needed to wake up, and soon. “Uh-uh! Don’t you give me that!” She pinched him hard on the arm. “You have been distracted, absent, and now late! What is going on?” Grabbing his chin she led his face towards hers. “It’s that mystery woman ha! She’s doing this to you!” Taz’s eyes opened in shock and his jaw plummeted. “Who.. who told you!” He said, slapping away her hand. “Please!....” Shay snorted, “You think were all that dumb, besides Link accidentally mentioned it.” “What did he say?” Taz, glanced about nervously. Shays beautiful coco colored face, lit to a mysterious smile. “Only that your twiterpaited, and she’s got you so pussy whooped that you, don’t know up from down. And that she’ wont let you tell anyone about her.” She waggled her over animated finger in his general direction. “If you ask me Taz, she’s trouble!” “Well…. I’m not asking.” Taz said his back slumping, he turned again to watch the battle between Link and Therja, as it raged on. “Fine.” Shay snarled, slapping him on the back side of the head for emphasis, “Don’t tell your friends, but you know what. You better get your act together and fast, King Lion-o is expected down here at any moment, he’s going to be here for the final scoring. So I hope you can get your over sexed ass in gear, and not make a fool out of yourself.” “You’re kidding. Lion-o’s coming here… Today?” Shay smiled and winked. “I’ll go sneak and get you a coffee, I think your going to need it!” “Oh man!” Taz grumbled, “Make it two.” He said standing to stretch, as Shay hurried off to the Cats lair’s galley. Lord Lion-o was in his office brooding. His mind occupied in so many places, most of it haunted by questions that evolved around His wife. Tara. Things between them had gone down hill so fast, and he knew not why. One moment she loved him, like no one else could. The next, she was irritable with him. Would get frustrated, refused to even sleep with him any more. And he just couldn’t sort out what was going on. He’d done nothing wrong to his knowledge, but there was this faint nudge in the back of his head that keep eating away at him. Tara was up to something. He knew her too well, he could almost smell the lies that were evolving from her treacherous lips. However, she had been way too, cleaver up to this point to get caught, But he just felt it deep in his gut something was amiss. Something was going on, and he was determined to sort it out soon before it drove him mad with worry. All these late night walks, disappearing for hours at a time, and having no really good explanation for any of it. Lion-o hissed and leaned, back in his chair. Taking a deep painful sigh, and thinking long and hard. There was a faint knock at his office door. “Come.” He ordered regally, Sitting up taller in his seat and straightening some paperwork on the edge of his mahogany colored desk. “Hiding are you?” Came a chipper voice as Leanna, entered the room. Shutting the door behind her and sliding into one of his leather bound chairs just across from him. “Not hiding.” He faked a smile. “Funny, this is usually where you come, when something is bothering you… everything ok?” “One word… Tara.” He said sliding out from his chair, and walking towards the window to peer out, as the sun began to shine through the large windows basking the room with rays of light. “Ahh.” Leanna leaned back and crossed her long legs, showing off her firm muscles from beneath her short green skirt. “You wouldn’t have any idea?” Lion-o began, The lioness just shook her head. “Actually Lion-o. I too have noticed something different about her, but no, I haven’t got any more clues then you have I’m afraid. For once she’s been extremely quiet. What ever is up, she’s not sharing it with any of us.” “I’m…. worried.” He admitted, turning and rubbing a hand through his long red mane. “Oh I know you are, that’s why I’m guessing you forgot that Therja needed you today, with the new requites.” Leanna grinned. Shaking his head, and nibbling on his lower lip. “Was that today?” Leanna, nodded and stood. “Come one sunshine, I’ll come with you, I too want to get a good look at these newbie’s, Therja said that some of them have extreme talent.” Link flung a brilliant kick towards Therja, but the mighty liger ducked just in time grabbing his ankle and twisting until his other leg collapsed. But Link wasn’t done yet, gaining his senses he swept his other foot, around knocking Therja down as well. The two wrestled around on the ground, until a faint beep at his communicator stopped the match. He grabbed the noisy device from off his belt and held it to his mouth. Very out of breath he muttered. “Therja here.” The liger rolled off of Link, and stood. “Therja, its Lion-o. Leanna and I are just on our way out to the field. Be there in a few.” “Bout time.” The liger retorted playfully hanging up. “Well Link look like you get a reprieve, That was lord Lion-o, he’s on his way. So for the next few minutes, you all can rest, get a drink and try to calm your nerves.” Therja walked to the benches, grabbing up one of the towels to wipe off his sweat coated face. “Glad you could make it Taz.” Therja winked as he passed by the male cheetah who was frantically trying to stretch his painful muscles. Blushing slightly and giving the liger a cheesy grin. “I’m really sorry I was late.” “Ehh don’t worry about it. It happens to us all from time to time, but I hope this is not going to effect your abilities, I know how talented you are Taz, but lets face it you look like hell warmed over today.” Therja plunked down on the seat and grabbed a water bottle from the ice chest. “I… Know, and I’m sorry.” Taz said while he stretched one of his leg muscles. “Hope she’s worth it.” Therja chortled. “She?” Taz questioned nervously hoping that the information also didn’t get passed on to his teacher. “Well of course, what else would keep you up all hours of the night except for a woman?” Therja twisted off the lid of his bottle and took a long deep gulp almost finishing it. “All I want to know, is does she have a sister?” Blade and Link approached both laughing. “No I want to know, does she have a brother?” Again Taz found his face blushing… “No she hasn’t got a sister or a brother, so sorry. And yes she’s all mine!” The liger, smirked. “Some one, is indeed very possessive of his girl. She truly must be something special.” The cheetah replied with a very wide grin. “Oh she so is!” Shay returned coming up behind the boys, she lifted the coffee to Taz. “Here, now quit being so ashy and get energized!” Lion-o and Leanna approached as the new Thundercat trainees stood to attention. “Oh, he’s a big handsome hunk of lion ass!” Shay muttered as she took position with the rest in line. Lion-o just was larger then life; his persona, his smile. The way he carried his bulky body, everything about him was royal. And he was enormous, standing at his full height of six foot nine. Looking dashing in his long slate blue uniform, with the Thundercat insignia so proudly displayed on his belt. The legendary sword of omens, firmly placed at his hip, as it gleamed in the morning light. Taz couldn’t help but glare at the leopard. “You have got to be kidding shay, I mean yea he’s got muscles, but his hair. That thing just defies gravity.” “Behave!” Shay grumbled, fluffing out her breasts. “Lion-o… Leanna. I want you to meet Semapha, Blade, Link, Shay, and Taz.” Therja said as he introduced the young lord Lion-o to his new Thundercat hopefuls. The lions face lit with a big toothy grin, and his dimples, deep and welcoming. “I have heard so many good things about you all! It is truly and honor to meet you, I’m so sorry that I was not able to be there, when you landed to greet you. But myself, and my wife were away on business. Its, going to be a privilege to see you in action.” He walked down the line, shaking and greeting every one in turn, making them feel welcome and special in there own little way. Leanna, just behind him, eyeballing up the troops as well. She was and expert fighter, and was hoping that this turn out would also wield some great new warriors. Lion-o stopped in front of Taz, and Shay. Recalling what he had read about both of them. “Miss Shay.. I presume. I have heard a lot of very impressive things about you.” He winked. Then grasped Taz firmly by the hand. “And you, three cats in one, that is impressive.” “Actually four sir.” Taz corrected, “Tiger, cheetah, panther and lynx.” “Intriguing… and do you also have the power of every cat when you’re in that form?” “Yes Lord Lion-o.” Lion-o chuckled, ‘It might be fun one day to see how you compare to Tara, with speed.” He said, smiling. “If you could beat her that would be something.” “Oh I bet Tara would win hands down, all she would have to do is flash him a grin.” Leanna added in. Taz suddenly looked so nervous, as if some one was watching him through a telescopic lens. Gulping, he struggled for breath wondering what to say next that wouldn’t be too obvious. With the very mention of her name, and it sent powerful shockwaves into his spine. “Well, why don’t you all impress me.” Lion-o said jovially moving off for the rest of the competition to begin. Taz just let out a deep sigh of relief, when the king walked away. *~**~* “I passed!” Taz said picking up the hybrid and spinning her wildly in his arms. Tara kissed him passionately, beaming down towards him. “You did? Tell me everything!” Taz gave her one more squeeze and dropped her back to her feet. He began to pace, his arms moving as he told what happened. “ Oh I was so nervous!” he began, “Especially when Lion-o mentioned you.” The smile from Tara’s face soon faded, “Wha… what?” she said popping weekly down on the hotel mattress, and chewing nervously on her fingernails. “Your kidding, you saw Lion-o?” Taz laughed still not noticing the panic that was now so prevalent on Tara’s ghostly face, all the color had drained from her, and her head began to spin. “Oh yea, I mean talk about one big male, he’s HUGE!” Taz said for emphasis, but he’s nice enough though, he and Leanna mentioned that you and I should race, isn’t that amusing.” “Hilarious.” “Oh but he was so impressed with my moves, he went nuts over Links Magiks, but yes we all passed, Sepheia got the lowest score and his was still a eighty five percent. That means that tomorrow, we all get a tour of the Lair! I’m so excited, perhaps we shall run into each other, wont that be funny, trying to play as if we have never met?” Tara leaned over, burring her face in her hands, she was so close to passing out now, and all she could do was try to keep the room from spinning, she gasped for air as she tugged at her confining blouse. Taz was still so hyper from all the coffee, and his actions so animated, that still he was impervious to the situation behind him, as he went through the motions to some of his kicks to add some zeal to his story. “I mean Tara, in perhaps just a few more weeks, I can become a Thundercat, live in the lair, you and I… late night…meetings.” He spun. “Tara?” Rushing now to her side, he dropped panicked beside her. His hand rubbing down her back. “Tara what is it?” “I…I.. have to go.” She tried to stand but her legs buckled from beneath her. Collapsing towards the floor, only Taz’s quick reflexes saved her from a nasty hit on the head. As he tugged her back into the bed, her face was so cold so clammy feeling, she didn’t look at all good, he had never seen her so peeked. ‘Baby.” He muttered softly running to the bathroom, to get a wash rag to cool her head. Again laying some blankets across her still body, he paced the room, not knowing what he should do. “What if she’s dreadfully sick?” He pondered, and fiddled with his communication device in his pocket. “But what if she’s fine, and bringing some one here to check on her only makes her situation worse…” Taking a deep breath, he punched a few buttons, on the com link. He couldn’t bare to think that something truly terrible was wrong with his love. The only choice he had was to call some one who he knew, that could help. In less then a half an hour, there was a wrap at the hotel room door. Taz rushed to open it, he switched on the lights and unbolted the door latch. “Thank you for coming Link, I… just didn’t know what else to do.” The male cheetah said, cringing as just behind his friend stepped out Shay, from the shadows. “You were to come alone!” He hissed, as he found himself blocking the door. “Oh stop it Taz!” Shay, pushed him backwards through the door. “I was at your apartment when you called, and there was just no way in hell that I was going to stay home. I mean, perhaps you need me!” She beamed as she busted into the small hotel room. Looking about curiously, this place didn’t have much, a bathroom off to the left a few dim lights, a small table. And a bed, it was extremely simple looking. Link rested and understanding hand on Taz’s shoulder, “Sorry Brov, she insisted.” Taz nodded, and let out a deep shuddering sigh. “Now please you two promise to keep her a secret. I mean if you happen to see her in the lair, don’t be all obvious!” “Of course.” Link winked, dropping his cloak by the door and heading towards the bed. “Now tell me, what happened?” He inched closer, all the lights next to the bed were dark and with a wave of one of his blue colored hands, they began to flicker on with magic. Links, well muscled frame moved silently towards the sheets, as he sat down to examine the woman laying motionless. “I.. was just talking, and she got very pale and … passed out Link. She has been unconscious ever since.” Moving some of the blankets from her shadowed form, he let out a small gasp, when Tara finally came into full light. “Oh brov! She’s gorgeous!” Taz tried not to smile, with his friends comments. “Oh, you sure did pick your self a looker!” Shay said punching Taz on the arm, “No wonder you were keeping her hidden, like Rapunzel in a castle.” “What’s her name?” Link questioned, lifting the woman’s hand in his, and feeling her pulse. “Its, Tara.” “Tara? As in The Thundercat, Tara?” Taz nodded, and sighed again. Moving to the opposite side of the room, he dropped to his knees. “Well, what do you think Link… can you figure out what’s wrong?” The blue tiger, nodded. Sending a slight warm glow of energy through her hand, up her arm, an into her body. “She became very upset about something, you said Brov. It worried her, caused her to pass out.” He closed his eyes again. “She has been under a lot of stress it seems, her whole head is just spinning with thoughts, images, worries. This is one very complicated woman, wow…. She’s very intriguing.” “I.. I don’t even know what I would have said to cause such a reaction?” Taz, grabbed tight to her delicate hands caressing her fingers with his. “Can you help?” “I can wake her, but. Perhaps, it might not be the best thing. Maybe she just needs some shut down time, to let herself heal. It might be the better choice.” “But, what if the other nobles need her, and can’t find her, it might cause for trouble?” Shay, shook her head, “Boy you worry too much.” She sat on the edge of the bed, “I thought you’d jump at any excuse, to have her stay with you all night.” “That’s hardly the point Shay.” “I’ll tell you what, here’s the plan, we let sleeping beauty rest, first thing in the morning after a good breakfast, we all help her back to the lair, explain that we found her passed out in the woods, and well. We didn’t know who she was so she stayed with us.” Cocking his brow, Taz grinned. “A lie, miss shay? Very un-Thundercat.” “Oh you hush up Jiminy cricket!” The leopard, rolled her eyes and slapped her arms defensively a crossed her chest. “It would be easy for me to teleport us all back to the apartment.” Link said with a almost evil gleam in his eyes. “She won’t like it.” Taz nodded, “But, it is an emergency.” Down casting his eyes one more time, to watch her sleeping form, he agreed. *~*~* “Are you sure, you have no idea where she is!” Lord Lion-o roared angrily. “No.. No sir.” Said one of the night guards, as he ran yet another sweep of the lair. “Her insignia was left in her bed room, as is her com link.” The young man known as Kima said, as he pushed a few more buttons, on the lairs internal computer systems. “I’m sorry sir, there is just no way to find her. Thundera is too highly populated, to narrow her down with out the use of one of those signals.” Rubbing a feverishly worried hand across his noble brow. Lion-o’s head sunk. “I tried the sword of omens, but apparently she’s in no danger, it showed me nothing. So all I can do is wait, and worry.” “Try to get some rest sire, if I find out anything, I will wake you.” Kima said turning in his chair. “How can I sleep, when my wife is out there missing?” Lion-o stood, looking again at the large aril map of Thundera. He new she was out there, but he just prayed that no harm would come to her, how could he explain to the children that their mother, just vanished. Link did all that he said he would, He transported the group back to Taz’s small apartment, and Tara rested now soundly inside of Taz’s black and gold colored comforter. The male cheetah next to her, not leaving her side for one moment, as he snuggled protectingily against her still quiet body. His hands, taking extra care to hold her incase she moved, he would know it. Shay had refused to leave, as she said, “It wouldn’t look good, to have Tara unconscious in the middle of a house full of males,” So link and Blade had offered her their bed room. Blade was now crashed out on the couch, and Link was fast asleep hovering three feet off the floor as he dangled comfortably by his magicks. The usual morning light did not shine through the thick dark drapes that hung pulled tight to keep Taz’s room almost pitch black. Groaning just slightly Tara began to stir from her deep slumber, one of her hands travel to her head. Confused and dazed, her amber green eyes start to flutter open. This is not my room? She realized immediately even with the lack of light. The bed felt different, there were dark hangings against the wall, none of them looked at all familiar. Turning her head, trying to sort out some of the confusion, but nothing seemed to help. The woman pulled off the blankets, and sat slowly up in bed. “Tara?” Taz’s eyes shot open to greet her. His, long arms clasping around her, with a deep warm hug. “Baby how are you feeling?” “I guess ok? My head is pounding.” Tara emphasized by rubbing her forehead “I..I.. feel lost Taz, where am I? What time is it?” Taz, sat up sweeping away his covers, he moved to the window, drawing back the drapes. Revealing a bright shining morning, as the light quickly invaded his bed chamber. “Well love, you’re in my apartment, and it’s a little past nine am now.” “Oh no!” Tara squealed almost panicked. ‘”How did I get here, when…..” She tried to stand but her legs were still not sturdy enough for any more shock. “I’m sorry love.” Taz, rushed again to her side, grabbing her tightly in his arms. “You passed out last, night. I was so frightened, I called my best friend Link who came to check on you. Truly Tara I didn’t want that, but I was terrified that you were ill. We moved you here, so I could take care of you.” “The Thundercats, I bet there panicked.” “Well yes, I didn’t contact them last night, I didn’t know what to say, butt… we thought that perhaps that if all of us take you back today. That we can be your cover so you don’t get punished for wandering out after hours.” He smirked guiltily. “ I mean, we found you in the forest…. And didn’t know who you were.” Tara slightly laughed as she pulled from his arms. “You know dear, you can not lie. Your no good at it.” Taz blushed slightly, as he watched Tara wander slowly about his room, inspecting different things. He had all kinds of weapons garnishing his room, like a small armory. Swords hung on the walls, Sai’s, nun chucks. And a few staffs, perched in different locations. His room was also adorned with, a black ebony chest, and some ancient martial arts photographs. “Well I know where to come, when the Lair, runs out of weapons.” She teased. Turning to him, this time her face more serious. “But I truly do have to go love, please, may I use your restroom to freshen up a bit. And point me, to my shoes and cloak.” “I don’t want you walking home alone.” Taz said nervously. “You still look very flushed.” Frowning as he pointed too the bathroom. Not answering him she slunk through his door, shutting it behind her. “If you wish to shower, I have towels in the left hand cupboard.” Moving to the door, he perched himself on the wall, his head leaning back to the white colored paint. No. Tara I’m not letting you go, I’m’ coming with you. Screw the Thundercats and there rules, I want to scream to the world that you are mine. He sighed. “I like having you here.” All that was taunting his head with thoughts. But some how he knew when she finally emerged from the bathroom not one of his planned, statements would come out right. “Why… must you always leave me?” He mumbled, and fiddled with his arm, it was still prickly with num tingles. He had laid on it wrong, and it had fallen asleep. He heard the shower just in side the door turn on. He smirked. So many times he had been, bombarded with very vivid dreams of she and him, making love in the shower. Then moving to his bed, and laying damp across it. And now here she was, finally in his room and the door between them was barred, with a unforgiving wooden door. Sliding to the floor, Taz listened intently, closing his eyes to imagine her. He could almost see her now, stripping down her shirt and long skirt Removing her black lace bra. Her fingers, sliding down the hip of her panties, until they all plied on the floor. Now he heard the plastic shower slightly squeak. And the sound of water not as harsh as before. It was no longer hitting just the wall and floor, it was drizzling down on something beautiful. Just like that night that they first met, he imagined her tilting her head back in the waterfall, allowing her silken tresses to drape long down her back as she shampooed her hair. Getting chills now, he could see her large breasts, as the water cascade down her pale flesh. Wishing only to take one of his fingers, and follow the droplets as they streamed downwards, fondling everything with his hands. He wanted to be behind her, nibbling on her neck, he wanted to taste her lips in the heat of the steam from the shower. He gulped, oh yes he needed to push her towards the wall, to pin her there with his own body, as he slid himself deep inside her. Oh how he longed for this, to feel her plump arse pinned against him. As he stroked her inside and out, slowly at first, and then gaining speed as she writhed in his arms, trembling. His hands, matting fists of her long mane, as he pounded desperate urges, over and over making her scream with excitement; all under the downfall of the warm water. “Taz you ok?” Tara said emerging from the bath room, toweling off her hair, and smiling softly down at him. She was dressed now unfortunately, but still smelt of his soap and shampoo. Faint droplets of steam dissipated as they trickled out into the cool of his room. He sighed; her words now brining him back to a sense of reality. “I’m fine.” He gulped, trying to get his rather embarrassing and uncomfortable throbbing member to shrink back down. Walls, just think of white walls, paint. Oh look that billboard outside, how interesting. Taz tried ever so hard to draw his attention away from what he truly wanted. Finally it worked and he bounded to his feet. “At least let me make you breakfast, before you go… Please.”
Tara nervously glanced at the clock one more time, it was almost ten. And Lion-o was still there, lurking about as if he knew something was up. Growling beneath her breath she slammed one of the chest pieces across the table, her feet nervously twitching beneath it. The only thing she wanted was to leave, to be back in his arms. But the more she wished, the more the King lingered Playing Parcheesi with Tygra. They were supposed to be gone, they had a meeting at first light and still, he was not asleep. “Ok, I give what’s eating you?” Leanna questioned, picking up one of the pieces that Tara had flung off the side of the table. “You look out of sorts, you ok?” Tara bit her lip and nodded absentmindedly, checking the clock yet again, wishing for the two hands to fly back two more hours, just to give her enough time. “Tara I know you too well, what’s going on?” Rolling her eyes, she simply whispered. “I can’t tell you.” The lioness known as Leanna, scrunched up her nose in frustration. “Woman, you can’t hide anything from me, tell me!” She said again this time more determined on the answer, as she tugged on her long ebony colored braid. Tara leaned across the table grabbing Leanna’s hand tightly in her own. “Keep Lion-o busy for just one hour, please. I’ll explain soon, Just don’t have him head back to our bed room, what ever you do.” Sighing Leanna leaned back in her chair. “Missy you are going owe me a lot for this one!” she grumbled. “I love you!” Tara whispered to her best friend, and slunk quickly out the door, busting at top speed once she was out in the hall until she bounded out of the lair, and into the forest. Lucky Lion-o hadn’t even noticed her departure, as she slunk so quickly out. He was much to busy, fighting with Tygra, to pay any attention. Leanna buried her face into her hands, having a plummeting feeling, come over her. It was never a good thing when Tara was acting out of the ordinary but tonight was much worse. Half way smiling as she sat, she cleared off some of Tara’s unmoved pieces, making it look as if she had won the game. Again just below the massive oak tree, Taz was waiting for her, and again she was late. A rush of air swished past him in the darkness. As he leaned against the same tree that she had fallen from just a few days ago; a voice lingered just behind him. “I missed you.” Tara said, now emerging from the shadows, not stopping for formal greetings, she just pounced into his waiting arms. Clinging inside them for protection and love. Taz smiled drawing her as close as he could, as he kissed the top of her forehead. “No, I missed you baby.” He purred happily, just having her next to him seemed to calm him. Standing there silently, for the longest time he finally spoke. “You hungry, want to get something to eat?” Tara shook her head, trying not to cry. The past few days with out him had been terrible, and the more she tired to get close, the more things just didn’t work out. Lion-o had almost caught her that first night, as she hid under the blankets pretending to be asleep just so he wouldn’t see the love bites which marred her body. She was racked with guilt, but at the same time, felt no remorse at all. Taz had done something to her, had found some lost flame inside her, that Lion-o had never been able to ignite. And with out him, she had this dreadful feeling of being incomplete. “Tara, what’s wrong? You’re trembling.” Taz said worried, running his fingers through her silken tresses. “I’m fine, now that I’m here with you.” She looked towards him, her eyes glistening with happy tears. They were together again, and well that is all that mattered. For almost a month, Tara and Taz met, almost every night in secret, some times, it would lead to dinner, dancing. Some times, all they had to do was hold each other, they would read each other stories as they snuggled beneath some blankets, as they interpreted the words by lantern light. But most of the time, it ended up in a small hotel room. Where, things would always get outrageous. Panting and grinning, Tara wrapped herself up in the warm blanket. Taz lay there content for a few moments, then turned again to the hybrid. “You know Tara, we don’t always have to come here.” He smiled, “I do have a apartment.” Tara just rolled into his arms, and winked. “Oh I know, but you also have way too many roommates, and I’m just positive that they would not appreciate hearing us.” Smirking again Taz’s long fingers trailed down the side of Tara’s face, until they met her lips, sweeping across them tenderly, they were still swollen from the intenseness of his kisses. “Tara, there has been something that I have been meaning to ask you.” Lowering his eyes, and taking a long drawn out breath he started again, this time much more nervously. “I… know in my heart that you’re the woman, which I wish to spend the rest of my life with. And I only want to make things official.” Before he could finish, she pressed one of her fingers too his mouth to silence him. “Beloved, you know I would like nothing more, then what I think you are going to ask me, but right now. It is impossible.” Her voice trailed off painfully as her mind began racing with thoughts, as he looked towards her, his eyes begging for an answer. Until now, she had been able to keep up the farce. Leading Taz along, so he didn’t truly know who she was. Keeping her identity safe, but worrying every moment, what if.. What if he finds out I’ll loose him. She knew that she was indeed on slippery ground, all he would have to do is ask about her, and her cover would be broken. I mean, true there was only one “Tara” That resided in the Thundercats home, and she just happened to be married to the king. Tara turned her face from her handsome lover, and peeled her self from the sweat coated bed, with out saying a word. “I have to go.” she muttered. Rubbing through her disheveled hair, and heading straight for the shower to wash. Taz growled, and rubbed his aching head. “Why… why won’t she let me in?” He leaned back again beating his head against the soft pillow. Although he had made a promise to her, this secret she kept was beginning to eat away at his soul. The next morning, Taz groggily made his way to the training field. Today was one of the passing tests, and although he was nervous about it, he knew that he had the skills to make it. He rubbed his aching arm. Except for the fact that last nights escapades with Tara, had well. “Warn him out” on so many levels. He didn’t make it back to the apartment until close to three am, and now was expected to be in the felid at six. Still trying to focus his blurry bloodshot eyes, he approached the group. Dragging his staff more then carrying it with his usual pride. Therja, and Link were all ready In the middle of a very harsh battle. Link, was capable of Magiks being a creature of great power, but he was not able to use it in the competition. It was hand to hand, only. Or weapon. Shay nervously waited looking around almost panicked, as Taz slid next to her on the benches, hoping that Therja wasn’t aware of his tardiness. The leopard’s head spun, as she cocked one of her attitude looks at him. “Ok… what the hell happened to you?” Questioned the small feisty woman; As she noticed how tired and pathetic he looked, the dark circles around his gorgeous green eyes were more the obvious. “Nothing.” Taz said, lowering his head and trying to shake some of the fog from his mind. He needed to wake up, and soon. “Uh-uh! Don’t you give me that!” She pinched him hard on the arm. “You have been distracted, absent, and now late! What is going on?” Grabbing his chin she led his face towards hers. “It’s that mystery woman ha! She’s doing this to you!” Taz’s eyes opened in shock and his jaw plummeted. “Who.. who told you!” He said, slapping away her hand. “Please!....” Shay snorted, “You think were all that dumb, besides Link accidentally mentioned it.” “What did he say?” Taz, glanced about nervously. Shays beautiful coco colored face, lit to a mysterious smile. “Only that your twiterpaited, and she’s got you so pussy whooped that you, don’t know up from down. And that she’ wont let you tell anyone about her.” She waggled her over animated finger in his general direction. “If you ask me Taz, she’s trouble!” “Well…. I’m not asking.” Taz said his back slumping, he turned again to watch the battle between Link and Therja, as it raged on. “Fine.” Shay snarled, slapping him on the back side of the head for emphasis, “Don’t tell your friends, but you know what. You better get your act together and fast, King Lion-o is expected down here at any moment, he’s going to be here for the final scoring. So I hope you can get your over sexed ass in gear, and not make a fool out of yourself.” “You’re kidding. Lion-o’s coming here… Today?” Shay smiled and winked. “I’ll go sneak and get you a coffee, I think your going to need it!” “Oh man!” Taz grumbled, “Make it two.” He said standing to stretch, as Shay hurried off to the Cats lair’s galley. Lord Lion-o was in his office brooding. His mind occupied in so many places, most of it haunted by questions that evolved around His wife. Tara. Things between them had gone down hill so fast, and he knew not why. One moment she loved him, like no one else could. The next, she was irritable with him. Would get frustrated, refused to even sleep with him any more. And he just couldn’t sort out what was going on. He’d done nothing wrong to his knowledge, but there was this faint nudge in the back of his head that keep eating away at him. Tara was up to something. He knew her too well, he could almost smell the lies that were evolving from her treacherous lips. However, she had been way too, cleaver up to this point to get caught, But he just felt it deep in his gut something was amiss. Something was going on, and he was determined to sort it out soon before it drove him mad with worry. All these late night walks, disappearing for hours at a time, and having no really good explanation for any of it. Lion-o hissed and leaned, back in his chair. Taking a deep painful sigh, and thinking long and hard. There was a faint knock at his office door. “Come.” He ordered regally, Sitting up taller in his seat and straightening some paperwork on the edge of his mahogany colored desk. “Hiding are you?” Came a chipper voice as Leanna, entered the room. Shutting the door behind her and sliding into one of his leather bound chairs just across from him. “Not hiding.” He faked a smile. “Funny, this is usually where you come, when something is bothering you… everything ok?” “One word… Tara.” He said sliding out from his chair, and walking towards the window to peer out, as the sun began to shine through the large windows basking the room with rays of light. “Ahh.” Leanna leaned back and crossed her long legs, showing off her firm muscles from beneath her short green skirt. “You wouldn’t have any idea?” Lion-o began, The lioness just shook her head. “Actually Lion-o. I too have noticed something different about her, but no, I haven’t got any more clues then you have I’m afraid. For once she’s been extremely quiet. What ever is up, she’s not sharing it with any of us.” “I’m…. worried.” He admitted, turning and rubbing a hand through his long red mane. “Oh I know you are, that’s why I’m guessing you forgot that Therja needed you today, with the new requites.” Leanna grinned. Shaking his head, and nibbling on his lower lip. “Was that today?” Leanna, nodded and stood. “Come one sunshine, I’ll come with you, I too want to get a good look at these newbie’s, Therja said that some of them have extreme talent.” Link flung a brilliant kick towards Therja, but the mighty liger ducked just in time grabbing his ankle and twisting until his other leg collapsed. But Link wasn’t done yet, gaining his senses he swept his other foot, around knocking Therja down as well. The two wrestled around on the ground, until a faint beep at his communicator stopped the match. He grabbed the noisy device from off his belt and held it to his mouth. Very out of breath he muttered. “Therja here.” The liger rolled off of Link, and stood. “Therja, its Lion-o. Leanna and I are just on our way out to the field. Be there in a few.” “Bout time.” The liger retorted playfully hanging up. “Well Link look like you get a reprieve, That was lord Lion-o, he’s on his way. So for the next few minutes, you all can rest, get a drink and try to calm your nerves.” Therja walked to the benches, grabbing up one of the towels to wipe off his sweat coated face. “Glad you could make it Taz.” Therja winked as he passed by the male cheetah who was frantically trying to stretch his painful muscles. Blushing slightly and giving the liger a cheesy grin. “I’m really sorry I was late.” “Ehh don’t worry about it. It happens to us all from time to time, but I hope this is not going to effect your abilities, I know how talented you are Taz, but lets face it you look like hell warmed over today.” Therja plunked down on the seat and grabbed a water bottle from the ice chest. “I… Know, and I’m sorry.” Taz said while he stretched one of his leg muscles. “Hope she’s worth it.” Therja chortled. “She?” Taz questioned nervously hoping that the information also didn’t get passed on to his teacher. “Well of course, what else would keep you up all hours of the night except for a woman?” Therja twisted off the lid of his bottle and took a long deep gulp almost finishing it. “All I want to know, is does she have a sister?” Blade and Link approached both laughing. “No I want to know, does she have a brother?” Again Taz found his face blushing… “No she hasn’t got a sister or a brother, so sorry. And yes she’s all mine!” The liger, smirked. “Some one, is indeed very possessive of his girl. She truly must be something special.” The cheetah replied with a very wide grin. “Oh she so is!” Shay returned coming up behind the boys, she lifted the coffee to Taz. “Here, now quit being so ashy and get energized!” Lion-o and Leanna approached as the new Thundercat trainees stood to attention. “Oh, he’s a big handsome hunk of lion ass!” Shay muttered as she took position with the rest in line. Lion-o just was larger then life; his persona, his smile. The way he carried his bulky body, everything about him was royal. And he was enormous, standing at his full height of six foot nine. Looking dashing in his long slate blue uniform, with the Thundercat insignia so proudly displayed on his belt. The legendary sword of omens, firmly placed at his hip, as it gleamed in the morning light. Taz couldn’t help but glare at the leopard. “You have got to be kidding shay, I mean yea he’s got muscles, but his hair. That thing just defies gravity.” “Behave!” Shay grumbled, fluffing out her breasts. “Lion-o… Leanna. I want you to meet Semapha, Blade, Link, Shay, and Taz.” Therja said as he introduced the young lord Lion-o to his new Thundercat hopefuls. The lions face lit with a big toothy grin, and his dimples, deep and welcoming. “I have heard so many good things about you all! It is truly and honor to meet you, I’m so sorry that I was not able to be there, when you landed to greet you. But myself, and my wife were away on business. Its, going to be a privilege to see you in action.” He walked down the line, shaking and greeting every one in turn, making them feel welcome and special in there own little way. Leanna, just behind him, eyeballing up the troops as well. She was and expert fighter, and was hoping that this turn out would also wield some great new warriors. Lion-o stopped in front of Taz, and Shay. Recalling what he had read about both of them. “Miss Shay.. I presume. I have heard a lot of very impressive things about you.” He winked. Then grasped Taz firmly by the hand. “And you, three cats in one, that is impressive.” “Actually four sir.” Taz corrected, “Tiger, cheetah, panther and lynx.” “Intriguing… and do you also have the power of every cat when you’re in that form?” “Yes Lord Lion-o.” Lion-o chuckled, ‘It might be fun one day to see how you compare to Tara, with speed.” He said, smiling. “If you could beat her that would be something.” “Oh I bet Tara would win hands down, all she would have to do is flash him a grin.” Leanna added in. Taz suddenly looked so nervous, as if some one was watching him through a telescopic lens. Gulping, he struggled for breath wondering what to say next that wouldn’t be too obvious. With the very mention of her name, and it sent powerful shockwaves into his spine. “Well, why don’t you all impress me.” Lion-o said jovially moving off for the rest of the competition to begin. Taz just let out a deep sigh of relief, when the king walked away. *~**~* “I passed!” Taz said picking up the hybrid and spinning her wildly in his arms. Tara kissed him passionately, beaming down towards him. “You did? Tell me everything!” Taz gave her one more squeeze and dropped her back to her feet. He began to pace, his arms moving as he told what happened. “ Oh I was so nervous!” he began, “Especially when Lion-o mentioned you.” The smile from Tara’s face soon faded, “Wha… what?” she said popping weekly down on the hotel mattress, and chewing nervously on her fingernails. “Your kidding, you saw Lion-o?” Taz laughed still not noticing the panic that was now so prevalent on Tara’s ghostly face, all the color had drained from her, and her head began to spin. “Oh yea, I mean talk about one big male, he’s HUGE!” Taz said for emphasis, but he’s nice enough though, he and Leanna mentioned that you and I should race, isn’t that amusing.” “Hilarious.” “Oh but he was so impressed with my moves, he went nuts over Links Magiks, but yes we all passed, Sepheia got the lowest score and his was still a eighty five percent. That means that tomorrow, we all get a tour of the Lair! I’m so excited, perhaps we shall run into each other, wont that be funny, trying to play as if we have never met?” Tara leaned over, burring her face in her hands, she was so close to passing out now, and all she could do was try to keep the room from spinning, she gasped for air as she tugged at her confining blouse. Taz was still so hyper from all the coffee, and his actions so animated, that still he was impervious to the situation behind him, as he went through the motions to some of his kicks to add some zeal to his story. “I mean Tara, in perhaps just a few more weeks, I can become a Thundercat, live in the lair, you and I… late night…meetings.” He spun. “Tara?” Rushing now to her side, he dropped panicked beside her. His hand rubbing down her back. “Tara what is it?” “I…I.. have to go.” She tried to stand but her legs buckled from beneath her. Collapsing towards the floor, only Taz’s quick reflexes saved her from a nasty hit on the head. As he tugged her back into the bed, her face was so cold so clammy feeling, she didn’t look at all good, he had never seen her so peeked. ‘Baby.” He muttered softly running to the bathroom, to get a wash rag to cool her head. Again laying some blankets across her still body, he paced the room, not knowing what he should do. “What if she’s dreadfully sick?” He pondered, and fiddled with his communication device in his pocket. “But what if she’s fine, and bringing some one here to check on her only makes her situation worse…” Taking a deep breath, he punched a few buttons, on the com link. He couldn’t bare to think that something truly terrible was wrong with his love. The only choice he had was to call some one who he knew, that could help. In less then a half an hour, there was a wrap at the hotel room door. Taz rushed to open it, he switched on the lights and unbolted the door latch. “Thank you for coming Link, I… just didn’t know what else to do.” The male cheetah said, cringing as just behind his friend stepped out Shay, from the shadows. “You were to come alone!” He hissed, as he found himself blocking the door. “Oh stop it Taz!” Shay, pushed him backwards through the door. “I was at your apartment when you called, and there was just no way in hell that I was going to stay home. I mean, perhaps you need me!” She beamed as she busted into the small hotel room. Looking about curiously, this place didn’t have much, a bathroom off to the left a few dim lights, a small table. And a bed, it was extremely simple looking. Link rested and understanding hand on Taz’s shoulder, “Sorry Brov, she insisted.” Taz nodded, and let out a deep shuddering sigh. “Now please you two promise to keep her a secret. I mean if you happen to see her in the lair, don’t be all obvious!” “Of course.” Link winked, dropping his cloak by the door and heading towards the bed. “Now tell me, what happened?” He inched closer, all the lights next to the bed were dark and with a wave of one of his blue colored hands, they began to flicker on with magic. Links, well muscled frame moved silently towards the sheets, as he sat down to examine the woman laying motionless. “I.. was just talking, and she got very pale and … passed out Link. She has been unconscious ever since.” Moving some of the blankets from her shadowed form, he let out a small gasp, when Tara finally came into full light. “Oh brov! She’s gorgeous!” Taz tried not to smile, with his friends comments. “Oh, you sure did pick your self a looker!” Shay said punching Taz on the arm, “No wonder you were keeping her hidden, like Rapunzel in a castle.” “What’s her name?” Link questioned, lifting the woman’s hand in his, and feeling her pulse. “Its, Tara.” “Tara? As in The Thundercat, Tara?” Taz nodded, and sighed again. Moving to the opposite side of the room, he dropped to his knees. “Well, what do you think Link… can you figure out what’s wrong?” The blue tiger, nodded. Sending a slight warm glow of energy through her hand, up her arm, an into her body. “She became very upset about something, you said Brov. It worried her, caused her to pass out.” He closed his eyes again. “She has been under a lot of stress it seems, her whole head is just spinning with thoughts, images, worries. This is one very complicated woman, wow…. She’s very intriguing.” “I.. I don’t even know what I would have said to cause such a reaction?” Taz, grabbed tight to her delicate hands caressing her fingers with his. “Can you help?” “I can wake her, but. Perhaps, it might not be the best thing. Maybe she just needs some shut down time, to let herself heal. It might be the better choice.” “But, what if the other nobles need her, and can’t find her, it might cause for trouble?” Shay, shook her head, “Boy you worry too much.” She sat on the edge of the bed, “I thought you’d jump at any excuse, to have her stay with you all night.” “That’s hardly the point Shay.” “I’ll tell you what, here’s the plan, we let sleeping beauty rest, first thing in the morning after a good breakfast, we all help her back to the lair, explain that we found her passed out in the woods, and well. We didn’t know who she was so she stayed with us.” Cocking his brow, Taz grinned. “A lie, miss shay? Very un-Thundercat.” “Oh you hush up Jiminy cricket!” The leopard, rolled her eyes and slapped her arms defensively a crossed her chest. “It would be easy for me to teleport us all back to the apartment.” Link said with a almost evil gleam in his eyes. “She won’t like it.” Taz nodded, “But, it is an emergency.” Down casting his eyes one more time, to watch her sleeping form, he agreed. *~*~* “Are you sure, you have no idea where she is!” Lord Lion-o roared angrily. “No.. No sir.” Said one of the night guards, as he ran yet another sweep of the lair. “Her insignia was left in her bed room, as is her com link.” The young man known as Kima said, as he pushed a few more buttons, on the lairs internal computer systems. “I’m sorry sir, there is just no way to find her. Thundera is too highly populated, to narrow her down with out the use of one of those signals.” Rubbing a feverishly worried hand across his noble brow. Lion-o’s head sunk. “I tried the sword of omens, but apparently she’s in no danger, it showed me nothing. So all I can do is wait, and worry.” “Try to get some rest sire, if I find out anything, I will wake you.” Kima said turning in his chair. “How can I sleep, when my wife is out there missing?” Lion-o stood, looking again at the large aril map of Thundera. He new she was out there, but he just prayed that no harm would come to her, how could he explain to the children that their mother, just vanished. Link did all that he said he would, He transported the group back to Taz’s small apartment, and Tara rested now soundly inside of Taz’s black and gold colored comforter. The male cheetah next to her, not leaving her side for one moment, as he snuggled protectingily against her still quiet body. His hands, taking extra care to hold her incase she moved, he would know it. Shay had refused to leave, as she said, “It wouldn’t look good, to have Tara unconscious in the middle of a house full of males,” So link and Blade had offered her their bed room. Blade was now crashed out on the couch, and Link was fast asleep hovering three feet off the floor as he dangled comfortably by his magicks. The usual morning light did not shine through the thick dark drapes that hung pulled tight to keep Taz’s room almost pitch black. Groaning just slightly Tara began to stir from her deep slumber, one of her hands travel to her head. Confused and dazed, her amber green eyes start to flutter open. This is not my room? She realized immediately even with the lack of light. The bed felt different, there were dark hangings against the wall, none of them looked at all familiar. Turning her head, trying to sort out some of the confusion, but nothing seemed to help. The woman pulled off the blankets, and sat slowly up in bed. “Tara?” Taz’s eyes shot open to greet her. His, long arms clasping around her, with a deep warm hug. “Baby how are you feeling?” “I guess ok? My head is pounding.” Tara emphasized by rubbing her forehead “I..I.. feel lost Taz, where am I? What time is it?” Taz, sat up sweeping away his covers, he moved to the window, drawing back the drapes. Revealing a bright shining morning, as the light quickly invaded his bed chamber. “Well love, you’re in my apartment, and it’s a little past nine am now.” “Oh no!” Tara squealed almost panicked. ‘”How did I get here, when…..” She tried to stand but her legs were still not sturdy enough for any more shock. “I’m sorry love.” Taz, rushed again to her side, grabbing her tightly in his arms. “You passed out last, night. I was so frightened, I called my best friend Link who came to check on you. Truly Tara I didn’t want that, but I was terrified that you were ill. We moved you here, so I could take care of you.” “The Thundercats, I bet there panicked.” “Well yes, I didn’t contact them last night, I didn’t know what to say, butt… we thought that perhaps that if all of us take you back today. That we can be your cover so you don’t get punished for wandering out after hours.” He smirked guiltily. “ I mean, we found you in the forest…. And didn’t know who you were.” Tara slightly laughed as she pulled from his arms. “You know dear, you can not lie. Your no good at it.” Taz blushed slightly, as he watched Tara wander slowly about his room, inspecting different things. He had all kinds of weapons garnishing his room, like a small armory. Swords hung on the walls, Sai’s, nun chucks. And a few staffs, perched in different locations. His room was also adorned with, a black ebony chest, and some ancient martial arts photographs. “Well I know where to come, when the Lair, runs out of weapons.” She teased. Turning to him, this time her face more serious. “But I truly do have to go love, please, may I use your restroom to freshen up a bit. And point me, to my shoes and cloak.” “I don’t want you walking home alone.” Taz said nervously. “You still look very flushed.” Frowning as he pointed too the bathroom. Not answering him she slunk through his door, shutting it behind her. “If you wish to shower, I have towels in the left hand cupboard.” Moving to the door, he perched himself on the wall, his head leaning back to the white colored paint. No. Tara I’m not letting you go, I’m’ coming with you. Screw the Thundercats and there rules, I want to scream to the world that you are mine. He sighed. “I like having you here.” All that was taunting his head with thoughts. But some how he knew when she finally emerged from the bathroom not one of his planned, statements would come out right. “Why… must you always leave me?” He mumbled, and fiddled with his arm, it was still prickly with num tingles. He had laid on it wrong, and it had fallen asleep. He heard the shower just in side the door turn on. He smirked. So many times he had been, bombarded with very vivid dreams of she and him, making love in the shower. Then moving to his bed, and laying damp across it. And now here she was, finally in his room and the door between them was barred, with a unforgiving wooden door. Sliding to the floor, Taz listened intently, closing his eyes to imagine her. He could almost see her now, stripping down her shirt and long skirt Removing her black lace bra. Her fingers, sliding down the hip of her panties, until they all plied on the floor. Now he heard the plastic shower slightly squeak. And the sound of water not as harsh as before. It was no longer hitting just the wall and floor, it was drizzling down on something beautiful. Just like that night that they first met, he imagined her tilting her head back in the waterfall, allowing her silken tresses to drape long down her back as she shampooed her hair. Getting chills now, he could see her large breasts, as the water cascade down her pale flesh. Wishing only to take one of his fingers, and follow the droplets as they streamed downwards, fondling everything with his hands. He wanted to be behind her, nibbling on her neck, he wanted to taste her lips in the heat of the steam from the shower. He gulped, oh yes he needed to push her towards the wall, to pin her there with his own body, as he slid himself deep inside her. Oh how he longed for this, to feel her plump arse pinned against him. As he stroked her inside and out, slowly at first, and then gaining speed as she writhed in his arms, trembling. His hands, matting fists of her long mane, as he pounded desperate urges, over and over making her scream with excitement; all under the downfall of the warm water. “Taz you ok?” Tara said emerging from the bath room, toweling off her hair, and smiling softly down at him. She was dressed now unfortunately, but still smelt of his soap and shampoo. Faint droplets of steam dissipated as they trickled out into the cool of his room. He sighed; her words now brining him back to a sense of reality. “I’m fine.” He gulped, trying to get his rather embarrassing and uncomfortable throbbing member to shrink back down. Walls, just think of white walls, paint. Oh look that billboard outside, how interesting. Taz tried ever so hard to draw his attention away from what he truly wanted. Finally it worked and he bounded to his feet. “At least let me make you breakfast, before you go… Please.”