Title: Tsavo, Protector of the Lord.
Author: DS, known on site as Tsavo

Summary: This is the prologue and Bio information for Tsavo. It starts with his vessel finding the New home of his cousin, Lion-O Lord of the Thundercats.

Pairing(s): Tsavo/Cheetara

Rating: R – NC-17
Genre(s): Epic, Drama, Romance, Adult Situations.

Disclaimer: I don't own Thundercats or the characters, and mean no harm by publishing this fictitious tale. This story was written for fun and entertainment, and no profit is being made from it. The money people wish to send me is purely incidental. Just kidding =)

Name: Tsavo, Protector of the Lord, Lord of the branch family of the royal house.
Ranks: Field commission General, Advisor
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Species: Thundarian, Lion clan
Weight: 230 lbs, all hard muscle
Height: 6'0+
Hair color: Tawny gold/Red
Eyes: almost pure red.
Powers: Power over all cats, wielder of the Sword of Valor. Possess the Ability to speak to the spirits of the old lords (after reunited with Lion-O).

Skills:
Master of various Martial arts.
Master of bladed weapons.
Survival and tracking skills.
Average Pilot and mechanical skills

Weaknesses: Thundarium. While, normally composed and calm, can be provoked if Lion-O is threatened.

Weapons:

The Sword of Valor- brother sword to the Sword of Omens. It holds the Heart of Thundera, the heart can search and see into the souls of humanoids. The sword can link up with the Sword of Omens. Once linked, Tsavo can speak to the past Lords of the Thundercats and can find the Sword of Omens and Lion-o anywhere.

Black Claw Shield with same powers and abilities as Lion-o's gold Claw Shield.

Boot Dagger

Twin Katana- strapped to back.

Prologue:

Tsavo is the older cousin of lord Lion-o, the nephew of Lord Cladus by his older sister. He has always been the primary protector of Lion-o as a child, standing just one step above the other Thundercats. Once, when Jaga was injured by a traitor's poison sent by mutants. Tsavo saved him and the thundercats from the ensuing surprise attack using the Sword of Omens Jaga had bequeathed to him until his recovery. Because of Jaga's injuries, Cladus's blindness, and Lion-o's tender years, Tsavo was named temporary Lord of the Thundercats until Jaga could resume his duties. As thanks he was presented with a weapon to compliment his qualities and aide him in serving the lord of the Thundercats. The Sword of Valor given to the brave protector of his people, and the hero who freely returned the Sword of omens to the rightful lord.

When Thundera began to destroy itself, Tsavo was the rear guard. A detail stationed behind to protect Jaga, the Thundercats, and young Lion-o from mutant attacks so that they could escape the planet safe, then rushed to protect Lord Cladus and help him escape the planet. However, he showed up just in time to see the Shadow Master capture Cladus and force him to the Astral Plane. Before he disappeared completely, Cladus ordered Tsavo to find Lion-o and resume his duties to protect him at all costs.

Determined to carry out his orders, Tsavo found the ship that Cladus had ready and escaped just before Thundera blew up. He made his way to where the armada of ships to discover that many of the ships were destroyed. The flagship, carrying the Thundercats and his young cousin, was nowhere to be found. Making it to one of the damaged ships, he immediately set crews to fix the ship and make way to search the galaxy to find his charge.

Thinking that Jaga and the other Thundercats were dead, the Thundarians of the remaining damaged ships wanted to make Tsavo King and Lord, but he refused, and stayed steadfast to his mission. He did however accept the leadership of the damaged vessels and branch family of the royal house. With the ships in decent repair, the Thundarians set out to find the new planet. When he would have volunteered to help guide the ship on the long journey, the people revolted, demanding that as the last surviving member of the royal house of Thundera, it was his duty to stay alive and guide them. Bowing to their wishes, Tsavo entered into one of the suspension capsules along with the others, leaving a handful of people behind to guide the ships. He set a crew and entered a state of suspension. He would awaken for a few months every few years to train and keep in fighting condition. The search had finally ended when the sword of valor reacted near a planet. The blade had found its kin, and Tsavo awakened with a new fire. He was finally going to complete his search and resume his duties to protect his young cousin and see he made it to adulthood.

A crowd gathers around the ship that landed suddenly, murmuring rapidly no one conversation can be made out clearly. The hatch of the spacecraft begins to open and a hush falls on the crowd, they are all curious, the ship just entered orbit suddenly and all indications told them that the communications of the vessel was not in working order. They gasp as a familiar silhouette exits the ship; a tall Lion with that sword, that claw, that stance. A murmur again breaks out, and it could be heard that they confirm the Lord had never left his home, and then they notice the mane is long and flowing blowing in the wind. The dark silhouetted can be seen surveying the land and onlookers and just as suddenly as he appeared, he let out a welcoming roar, and spoke. "I am Tsavo, of the noble house of Thundercats, I have come to find my brother, I have come to find.. Lion-O". Tsavo stepped forward and both the similarities and differences between this young Warrior and the Lord of the Thundercats became clear. He was a darker shade and his mane was long and brighter, with eyes of powerful red that showed a raptor gaze, that both showed great strength and compassion. His was a gaze that inspired fear and comfort at the same time. At his side was a blade that could easily be mistaken as the sword of omens but the "eye" was different; it was a red symbol on a background of black, and his claw shield was black. His black garments were trimmed in red.
Tsavo stepped forward, and felt his Sword surge. "He is near, I can feel the sword of omens nearby", Tsavo exclaimed. Tsavo drew his blade and commanded it to life, "Sword of Valor, I call you to life". He then raised the blade and after exclaiming "Thundercats hear my call!" a symbol lit the sky like the sword of omens, but with reversed colors. It did not take a long time before the lord of the thundercats appeared on the scene to investigate this phenomenon. However Tsavo did not recognize the Lord, as he left a boy and here in front of him stood a man. A man who had the sword of omens; a blade that belonged to his lord and not to him, a pretender to the throne. Before a moment he had drew his blade and had it at his neck. "Tsavo?!, exclaimed the stranger and in Tsavo's shock he pushed his blade aside and embraced him. Tsavo quickly realized his near error and took a knee in front of his lord and cousin. The two were together again after a long time, and all that was left now was to perform the important task of catching up.