Ties That Bind -- Chapter 22
All righty then. Enjoy! ;)Chapter 22
Mandora arrived true to her word, exactly on schedule. She was her usual charming self and tried to refuse the ThunderCats from helping her get the seven-foot, four hundred pound Gorlock out to her motorcycle. Lion-O made a crack about her being as stubborn as Panthro, which didn’t exactly help the situation. Needless to say, Gorlock was thrown into the special container that would prevent him from shape shifting during the flight to the gray penal planet. Once the Evil Chaser and her quarry reached their destination she promised to contact Cat’s Lair. With the blast from the Electro-Charger’s exhaust and the first of the ThunderCat’s worries were gone.
“I guess some things never change.” Lion-O gave a slight smile as he watched Mandora leave.
“What do you mean?” Cheetara asked giving him a look.
“Same old Mandora.” He teased.
“Yeah glad to see she hasn’t lost her wonderful personality. Come on I do believe the Lord of the ThunderCats called a council meeting.” She reminded him.
“Yeah that’s right. Where is he anyway?” Ben-Gali couldn’t help but snicker.
“Very funny guys. Just remember that when I make the duty roster for next week.” The lion assured them.
“Uh oh, sounds like someone is going to be scrubbing a lot of toilets.” Cheetara giggled.
“You’re coming down with me.” The white tiger said.
“You forget; I’m married to him.” She pointed out. Ben-Gali made a face and the three headed back into the Lair for the meeting. When they arrived in the sick bay, Panthro was sitting up in bed.
“Well look who’s back.” Lion-O smiled.
“You think I’d leave you here in charge?” The panther chuckled and then froze as it hurt.
“Rest up old friend you’ll need it.” The lion smirked. He was glad that some things never changed.
“So what’s on your mind Lion-O?” Tygra asked.
“As you can guess, Gorlock was here under the command of Mumm-Ra. We need to decide our next course of action.” The Lord of the ThunderCats explained.
“It does seem odd that the bag of bones didn’t come to finish what his crony started.” Panthro observed.
“My thoughts exactly. So either he doesn’t know yet or he’s planning something else.” Lion-O said.
“So it’s storming the castle then.” Ben-Gali smiled.
“Sounds like a plan to me.” Cheetara nodded.
“Then it’s settled. ThunderKittens hold the fort in the control room; if we need you make sure the Thunder Guard take your positions. Pumyra, stay with Panthro. Make sure he doesn’t do anything stupid.” The lion handed out the assignments.
“I don’t need a baby sitter.” The panther complained.
“I was thinking more a long the lines of keeping Lea off you but that works too.” Lion-O smirked.
“Ohh.” There were a few choice words Panthro would have used if there hadn’t been ladies present. Leanna gave both men a look but then played along.
“Oh I’m sure that Pumyra and I can find girly things to do while you’re gone.” The look on Panthro’s face was priceless. Tygra and Ben-Gali tried to contain their laughter.
“All right, no more picking on the poor guy. Let’s go get us a mummy.” Cheetara said.
“ThunderCats HO!!!!” Lion-O shouted and the group quickly dispersed.
To Be Continued…
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