Ties That Bind -- Chapter 18
Again thanks for waiting for the update. I hope you enjoy this chapter. :)Chapter 18
Gorlock pulled his weapon from its sheath and pointed it at the panther. The rage in his eyes told Panthro that he’d struck a nerve.
“Well well, so you decided to grace us with your presence. I feel honored.” The martial arts master’s voice dripped with sarcasm.
“You die first and then I will take what my master wants.” Gorlock said.
“After you squirt.” Panthro challenged. Blind with hatred and anger the shape shifter lashed out with his incredibly sharp weapon. Dodging the first attack, the panther smirked.
“You’ll have to do better than that.” Gorlock’s answer was to swing the sword at Panthro again. This time the strike got him nothing but a smack in the gut with nun-chucks.
“Me one, numbnut zero.” Panthro seemed to be enjoying this a little too much and that’s when Lion-O stepped in.
“I believe your fight is with me.” He said. The Sword of Omens growled as it extended to its full length.
“Can’t fight without your friends I see. Nothing but a wimp.” Gorlock’s words stung Lion-O’s pride but the young Lord had learned a thing or two since he was first put in charge. So instead of dignifying the creature’s remark verbally, the Lord of the ThunderCats used his weapon.
“HO!!!!” A blast of blue energy shot from the special weapon’s tip and struck Gorlock between the eyes. The blast knocked the shape shifter back into the wall on the other side of the hallway. Despite the shot, Gorlock steadied himself on his feet.
“Don’t make me destroy you.” Lion-O offered his final warning. Mumm-Ra’s slave just shook it off and charged at the ThunderCats. The lion parried the thrust he received from Gorlock’s weapon and within moments the two were engaged in a sword match. Lion-O was unable to call for help but at the moment he didn’t need it. He fought off his attacker with ease. It was obvious the last energy blast had damaged the evil being but he refused to accept it. Gorlock’s attempts to kill the Lord of the ThunderCats were becoming more and more uncoordinated. Finally with the Claw Shield on his right fist, Lion-O slammed the power of his mighty arm into the shape shifter’s face. Gorlock flew and hit the wall where he crumpled into a pile. Quickly, the three surrounded him, making sure he could not escape.
“I guess he’s down for the count.” Panthro said.
“So it would seem. Cheetara sound the general alarm.” Lion-O gave his mate a half-smile and within seconds the alarm sounded.
“All set.” She nodded already back at his side. Footsteps could be heard in the corridor as the other ThunderCats approached, answering the call to arms. The three turned to see their friends and it was the opportunity that Gorlock needed.
“Destroy this!” He shouted. With every last ounce of strength he had left, the shape shifter thrust his weapon in the direction of Lion-O’s midsection.
“Look out!” Panthro yelled as he pushed the lion out of the way. Gorlock’s sword found a very different target as the panther fell to the floor. Blood oozed from the wound in his midsection, as the sword went through his front and came out his back.
“Long live Mumm-Ra!” The shape shifter cried out. Lion-O silenced him with a punch that made the distinct noise of bones being crushed. Then they turned to their injured comrade as the others arrived on the scene. The last thing the master mechanic remembered was hearing someone scream.
To Be Continued…
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