New Friends, Old Enemies Part Two

by 18lzytwner

Part Two picks up where New Friends, Old Enemies leaves off. Cat's Lair is in danger of sinking into the moat, some of the Lunataks are still on the loose, and of course Mumm-Ra needs to be dealt with. Will Slythe prove to be a friend or just a very convincing conman? Find out in the second part of the series. LC, PB

1. Chapter 1

New Friends, Old Enemies Part Two

By 18lzytwner

Chapter 1

"WHO DARES TO DISTURB ME?" The Book of Omens bellowed as Lion-O tumbled to the floor. He was glad that Pumyra had finished her work before he went in as he landed on one of the bandaged cuts to his shoulder.

"It is I, Lion-O, King of Thundera and Lord of the ThunderCats," the lion responded as he carefully stood up.

"WHAT DO YOU REQUIRE MY KING?" The Book wanted to know.

"We are in need of Wizz-Ra's assistance and do not know how to reach him," Lion-O explained.

"THE GREAT SPHINX WILL NOT RELEASE HIM WITHOUT SOMETHING IN EXCHANGE. WHAT ARE YOU PREPARED TO GIVE FOR THE WIZARD?" The Book asked.

"If all goes according to plan, how does Mumm-Ra sound? He could keep him if he wanted," The lion offered.

"I SHALL PROPOSE YOUR OFFER," with that Lion-O suddenly found himself being expelled from the Book and landing onto the ground inside the medical tent.

"Lion-O! Are you ok?" Cheetara asked as Ben-Gali quickly helped him up.

"I think so. The Book says we are to wait for the Great Sphinx's response. He wanted an even trade so I offered up Mumm-Ra and told him he could keep him," the lion explained.

"We don't have him, how will we give him to the Sphinx ?" Ben-Gali asked.

"Hit that bridge when we get there. Right now we'd be swapping a wizard for a wizard and that is probably all the Sphinx is looking for. Where are Panthro and Slythe?" It was Lion-O's turn to ask a question.

"Helping Mandora and the others keep Vultureman in check. Evil Chaser backup is expected tomorrow afternoon. Captain Bragg received the message before leaving for another call. He promises to be back. Until the Evil Chasers arrive, we're on our own," Ben-Gali explained.

"Wonderful. I better go see if they could use my help. You too Ben-Gali," Lion-O said.

"I was only waiting to see if you or Wizz-Ra appeared or if Pumyra and Tygra needed help. They have their hands full," the white tiger told him.

"That they do. Good man. So let's make sure they don't have any more work coming their way," the King winked and the two took off toward the sound of blaster fire.

"The bastard won't give up, I'll give him that," Mandora shouted to Lion-O and Ben-Gali.

"Not sure if that is Mumm-Ra's doing or not," the lion admitted.

"What do you suppose that bag of bones is up to?" Panthro wondered. They all knew that for him and the Luntaks to remain silent was probably worse than having them there to fight.

"Chalk it up to 'I don't want to know' at the moment," Lynx-O spoke up. He was using his Light Shield in an attempt to force the rock Vultureman to keep his eyes closed. Despite being made of stone, it seemed to be working along with a healthy helping of blaster fire and added ropes from Warrior Maiden arrows. Snowmeow was perched on top of the prisoner's chest, sharpening his claws.

"Looks like we have things under control," Lion-O smiled.

"For now. If I know Mumm-Ra, he isn't twiddling his thumbs," Slythe spoke up.

"How about I lend a hand?" A familiar voice asked. They all looked up and Wizz-Ra was coming out of the sky from the direction of the medical tent.

"We could certainly use one or two," Lion-O smirked.

To Be Continued...