Ties That Bind -- Chapter 9
I'm getting my wisdom teeth out in a few days so I'm not sure when the next update will be coming. I would think the 12th at the latest. :) Chapter 9 Unfortunately for Lion-O, the sudden force of the lioness falling into his arms and the slippery edge of the uncarpeted Lair floor caused the two to tumble into a pile. Leanna’s knee found the lion’s jewels and he bit his lip to prevent himself from crying out. He moved his hands to make sure the boys were all right and instead found the lioness’ ample chest. Now both were blushing and trying to get away from each other when Panthro rounded the corner. Needless to say what he saw didn’t make him happy. “What the hell…?” The panther didn’t finish the sentence as the two finally managed to get off each other. When Lion-O finally managed to stand up he was confronted with an angry panther. Neither one knew what to say but the Lord of the ThunderCats could see the boiling that Panthro was doing by the look in his eyes. “All right you two stand down.” Leanna broke the heavy silence. The panther turned to her with the same look that he’d just given Lion-O. “I fell and Lion-O tried to catch me that’s it.” She explained. “Then how did you end up on top of him?” Panthro asked through gritted teeth. That had the lioness stumped but that’s when Lion-O opened his mouth. “I saw her falling and I tried to catch her. I was a little off balance and we fell. That’s it, it was a simple little mishap.” Panthro seemed to calm down at the explanation taking everything his friends said as the truth, which of course it was. Gorlock watched the exchange from his convenient spot as the bump in the rug. The reaction from the panther was exactly what he wanted. A few more ‘accidental’ bump ins and he’d have the panther believing that Lion-O was taking Leanna away from him as well as cheating on his mate. “How did you fall?” Panthro asked. “There was a bump in the rug over there.” The lioness pointed to the spot and Gorlock knew this was his cue to disappear. “How did you slip?” Panthro turned to Lion-O for an answer. “I had one foot on the rug and one on the metal part of the floor. With no strong footing I couldn’t stand firmly.” The Lord of the ThunderCats explained. So the three walked over to where Leanna claimed to have tripped to find the carpet completely flat. “I don’t see anything under the rug. Are you sure you’re well enough to be walking around?” The panther shifted into concerned mode. “I swear my foot hit something.” Leanna insisted. “Did you see anything Lion-O?” Panthro wondered. “Only her falling, I’m afraid. Maybe the carpet was pushed up and when we fell it flattened out.” The lion shrugged. It was kind of a weak answer but since no other explanation could be thought of, Panthro decided it was best to have Leanna’s vision tested. “I think Tygra or Pumyra should have a look at you.” He said to the lioness. At first it seemed as though she was going to object but then she agreed. If there wasn’t a bump there now, something might be wrong with her usually sharp senses. The three then split off and headed to where they needed to go. Gorlock smirked to himself as he began to setup another small bump in between the two of the lion clan. This is going to be easier than I thought, he said to himself. That panther got incredibly angry when he saw Leanna on top of Lion-O. Chuckling to himself the evil shape shifter headed to his hiding place to prepare himself for the next bump in. When he returned to his place, he found a see-thru Mumm-Ra waiting for him. “What is taking so long Gorlock?” The anger in the ever-living source of evil’s voice could not be denied. “I have started to plant the seeds of doubt oh evil one. You said I could do this however I wanted.” Gorlock reminded the projection of his master. “Yes but I thought you’d have this wrapped up already. I grow impatient and so do the Ancient Spirits of Evil. Unless you want to go back to the prison I saved you from I suggest you get a move on.” Mumm-Ra told him and then vanished. The thought of being stuck in kitten form and living as a house pet for the rest of eternity was something that Gorlock definitely wanted to avoid. “Hurry up he says, well I’ll see what I can do about that.” WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW Meanwhile Tygra checked over Leanna finding nothing but her concussion that was wrong with her. He suggested that the lioness take it easy with the physical activity for a few more days and then allowed Panthro to escort Leanna to the guest bedchamber. The tiger figured that with the panther looking out for her, Leanna would be ok. When the two arrived at her quarters, Leanna looked to Panthro. “Well I guess we can have that talk now.” She said. “True but first you have to explain to me where you got these.” Panthro moved to the dresser in the room and opened the first drawer. He pulled out two Kamas and turned to face her. “Those were a gift from my father. They were given to him from his father. Luckily, my grandfather never lived to see the destruction of Thundera and my father promised at his grave that his son would carry these same weapons. Well years passed and when it became apparent that my father and mother would not have a son, I received them. They are the only link to our Thunderian heritage.” She explained as a sad look crossed her face. “They are beautiful, just like their owner.” He smiled and leaned over placing a gentle kiss on her lips. They both smiled and Leanna spoke up. “I just wish I knew how to use them better. I only know enough to protect myself in a one on one fight that and I’m afraid they’ll break after not being used for so long. The last time those things saw action was when my grandfather fought in the Thunder Guard.” “Well trust me as soon as you’re better, I’ll teach you the moves you need.” Panthro promised. “I can’t stay. I have to go home when I’m better. I have a job and my parents to care for.” She told him. “You’re parents can come live here with the others in the settlement. We’re continuing to expand our territory over all of New Thundera. They will love it here.” The panther hoped she’d agree. “If it could mean staying with you then I could certainly try.” Smiles crossed their faces and the two spent the next few hours talking and learning more about each other. To Be Continued…