Ties That Bind -- Chapter 7
More trouble as promised. ;)Chapter 7
Leanna sat in the sick bay trying to get her thoughts in order. She was supposed to handover a shipment of experimental chemicals to the research lab on New Thundera and then head back to base. According to Tygra, her medical condition would make it tough to do that and of course the shape of her ship. She hoped that one of the ThunderCats had called Space Base Thirteen to let them know of her hold up. Just then the sick bay doors opened and in walked a puma.
“Hello there. I’m Pumyra.” The female cat introduced herself. It was obvious from the cat symbol on her uniform that she too was a ThunderCat.
“Hello. I’m Leanna. Tygra mentioned you earlier.” The lioness smiled.
“Well did he mention that I was taking the late shift to keep you company?” The puma continued to smile. Her good nature was something that Leanna hadn’t totally expected but she certainly welcomed it.
“No, seems he left that part out. Nice to see some women around here though.” A smirk crossed the lioness’ face.
“Yes, Jaga knows this place would fall apart without us and Snarf of course.” Pumyra giggled. The door opened and in walked Cheetara.
“I heard someone was throwing a party in here and I just had to see for myself.” The cheetah smiled.
“A party? Is that what’s going on?” Leanna asked a little confused.
“Oops, I forgot to mention that.” Pumyra winked and turned to Cheetara.
“Did you bring the kit?”
“Oh I brought it.” A smile crossed her friend’s face. Turning to the lioness, she said,
“My name is Cheetara by the way.”
“Nice to meet you. I’m Leanna. What kit are we talking about?” The patient wondered.
“A little kit we girls break out when we want to pamper ourselves. We figured after your rough landing you could use some relaxation.” Pumyra told her.
“Sounds great but my head is killing me.” Leanna said.
“No worries, that shot that Tygra gave you earlier should be kicking in soon. It’ll relieve the pain.” The puma reassured her.
“So where should we start?” Cheetara wondered.
“Hmmm, probably where we usually start, the nails.” Pumyra smiled. The cheetah gave a nod and ducked back out of the room and into the hallway. When she reentered the room a few seconds later, no one noticed the fly that came in with her. Soon the three were getting to know each other better and laughing like they’d been friends for years.
She has made fast friends with the other females; I should be able to use that friendship. Still it will be hard to make them believe that Lion-O has done wrong. The only way to make them believe is to have physical proof. Gorlock thought to himself as he observed the two ThunderCats and their guest. That’s when the sick bay doors opened and in walked Panthro.
“Uh oh, here comes trouble.” Cheetara teased. She could see the redness in Leanna’s cheeks after she made her comment.
“Trouble? What are you saying?” The panther gave her a look.
“Oh nothing. I have to be on my way. It’s way past Sahara and Leo’s bedtime. I want to be able to read them their favorite story before they fall asleep. No doubt Snarf has had them bouncing around their room.” The cheetah said.
“He spoils them rotten, doesn’t he? He’s the same way with Tyler and no doubt he’ll be the same with our next cub.” Pumyra smiled and thoughtfully put her hand on her stomach. Panthro laughed at this and Leanna gave a slight chuckle however his eyes mostly stayed on the lioness. She now had her long ebony hair in a long braid and her cheeks had a little makeup on them, accenting the sparkle in her eyes. Strange feelings welled up inside the string blue cat that made him go all soft inside. An awkward silence fell over the group and Cheetara broke it a few minutes later.
“Well I have to go. It was nice to meet you Leanna. I’ll stop by tomorrow before my shift.” The cheetah smiled and left the room. Pumyra shifted in her seat and turned to the two.
“I have some paperwork to fill out so I’ll be focused on that if you need me.” She smiled and then focused on the nearby computer screen. Both cats nodded and then focused on each other. The panther took a seat in a nearby chair.
“It’s good to see you again.” Leanna smiled.
“Well I promised I’d came back and I’m a cat of my word.” Panthro couldn’t help but smile.
“I see that. So how’s my ship coming?” She asked.
“Good but we have to wait for the new side panels to come in and that well take at least a week because of the storm.” He told her.
“What about my shipment?” The lioness wondered.
“It’s being sent out to the lab tomorrow morning at first light. I’m going to take the ThunderTank out and deliver it myself.” Panthro promised. A certain look of disappointment crossed her face.
“It was my job to deliver it. I was supposed to handle the transaction.” It was obviously upsetting that someone else had to do her job for her.
“Well I’m sure they’ll understand. Besides it’s not everyday they get a visit from a ThunderCat.” The panther said trying to make her feel better.
“Does that mean that you can somehow do it better than me? I’ve been in the delivery business for years and I’m good at my job. Never once has someone else had to deliver my packages.” Leanna’s blood began to boil.
“I didn’t mean it like that. I’m just trying to be helpful.” Panthro protested; his anger was starting to get at him.
“All right that’s enough you two. I can’t get any work done with you arguing and I’m not going to let my patient be badgered.” Pumyra stepped in. Panthro didn’t say anything and stood from his seat. Silently he left the room, leaving the lioness to stew. A smirk crossed Gorlock’s face as he followed the panther out.
To Be Continued…
More trouble as promised. ;)