chapter 1

Third earth lived in peace and prosperity one empire was above all others. A prophesy for told a team of legendary cats will be lead on to battle against ancient spirits of evil. There were several legendary cats. One was an orange tiger, a white tiger, a puma, a cheetah, two wildcats, a black panther, a lynx, a white lioness and a lion that will lead them to victory and they will all usher in a new age of peace. But for this to happen tragedy was going to happen before and all through it. It is also said this young lion leader can communicate with the Thundercats of the past. Soon the legend of the Thundercats will have a new chapter.

Lion-o was head for the area in outskirts of Thundera. He found tech that was there and many other things. His father did not want him to go there. His father was overprotective of him. But Lion-o was an adventurous spirit and kind soul. He had courage, and was eager to learn. He was much like his father when he was his age and very much like his late mother. He was a strong prince who many in Thundera said had a heart of gold.

"Come on Snarf we must see what is over here today. There is always something new there," Lion-o said. Snarf followed him to the area. Lion-o quietly slipped passed the gate kept heading for the outskirts. Snarf meowed and followed. "Remember stay close to boy," Lion-o said.

Snarf meowed again. Then scampered up closer. "Relax Snarf everything will be fine, just remember keep your wits about you," Lion-o said. Snarf meowed and stuck by Lion-o's side.

Lion-o started to search through the stuff and he saw a dog over there and a big cat had robbed him. That made Lion-o angry he knew the dog wasn't a cat but no one should be treated like that. He remember last week when he helped a poor lizard by giving food he had on hand to feed his starving family. "Hey give him back his money!" Lion-o said.

"Oh yeah?" The cat said.

Lion-o and the cat started to fight the cat tried to stab Lion-o. Then a kick came it and the cat's knife flew out of his hand and he released Lion-o. The one who did the kick was a white lioness. Lion-o knew her. "Liosia!" Lion-o said then started to blush.

The cat then tried to get at Lion-o again then something hit him from behind. "Hey who can we thank for the help?" Lion-O asked.

"Cheetara," Cheetara said.

"Thanks," Lion-o said.

"You know the king won't be happy to hear his son was in the outskirts fighting a crook." Liosia said.

"Agreed," Cheetara said.

"The prince I better get out of here!" The thief said taking off.

"Thank for coming to my aid young prince I Jorma am in your debt," the dog said.

"Don't worry about it Jorma I could not stand by and watch." Lion-o said.

"Okay then just remember if you ever need my help just let me know," Jorma said and left.

Then Lion-o picked up something he found in the pile. "This sure is interesting." he said.

"I heard legends about this stuff." Cheetara said.

"I think everyone has but seeing this for real might mean other legends are true," Liosia said.

"Yes it is possible," Cheetara said.

"You two want to come with me? I'm going to see a friend," Lion-o said.

"Sure," Liosia said.

"I would love to," Cheetara said.

Lion-o lead them to a a house with blacksmith shop near it. "Bengali! I have something to show you and some people I want you to meet!" Lion-o called.

"I'm coming," a voice said. A white tiger Lion-o's age came in he was wearing a heavy apron and his face was covered in sweat. It was obvious he had been working.
Hey Lion-o, what did you bring in today?" Bengali asked. Bengali saw Liosia and start to blush. "Hey I am Bengali," he said.

"I'm Liosia I knew Lion-o since we were cubs," Liosia said.

"Same here we used to play everyday." Bengali said.

"I am Cheetara." Cheetara said.

"Nice to meet you," Bengali said.

Lion-o showed Bengali the thing he found he was amazed. "I will take it apart and tell you how it works later," Bengali said.

"Wow did you design this armor?" Liosia asked looking at picture.

"Yes," Bengali said.

"Cool," Liosia said.

"Yes, this armor is incredible Bengali," Lion-o said.

"Thanks, dad thinks it's fine but he told me he doubted the king would approve." Bengali said.

"Well I say it looks fine, I bet it will be useful in battle." Lion-o said.

"Thanks Lion-o you always know what to say," Bengali said.

A bell rang in the distance. "Oh no I'm late got to go!" Lion-o said running out.

At the palace Claudius, Tygra and Jaga were waiting for Lion-o.

"Where is he? He knows how important it is!" Claudius said.

"Go easy on him Claudius you were just like that at his age," Jaga said.

"I know but I finished my duties before running off. Why can't he be more like you Tygra?" Claudius said.

"That isn't possible father but at times Lion-o does prove at times to be better and many would agree," Tygra said. (Tygra was adopted as a four old and often protects Lion-o.)

Lion-o came running in and the ceremony began. "You are doing good," Claudius said.

Lion-o saw something terrible. "What is wrong what did you see?" Claudius asked.

"Something from A nightmare I had once," Lion-o said.

"Son a dream is harmless What was in the dream?" Claudius asked.

"Just an old legendary monster." Lion-o said.

Claudius just sighed pinched the bridge of his nose. Jaga on the other hand decided to go think about this.

After a bit Claudius decided to have a chat with Lion-o. "Why were you late?' Claudius asked.

"I was just exploring the," Lion-o said.

"The outskirts?!" Claudius said. "You are not allowed to go there. You think I want my own son torn apart by crooks or another kind of animal?" he asked.

"I'm almost seventeen! I can take care of myself!" Lion-o said running off in anger.

Jaga had seen the whole thing.

"Claudius he has a lot you in him but he is more like his mother." Jaga said.

Claudius just sighed and reclined in his throne.

Grune came in and the horn was sounded Claudius,Tygra and Lion-o went to meet him.

"Where is Panthro?" Claudius asked.

Grune got out a pair of nun-chuck. "He fought bravely to the end." He said

"Tomorrow we will mourn but we are glad you are back." Claudius said.

Lion-o and Tygra has questions for Grune. Tygra was hoping there were more tigers out there than just him and Lion-o's best friend Bengali. Lion-o wanted to know if he saw anything found in legends. Grune answered no to both.

Now it was time to celebrate. Lion-o and Tygra teamed up to see which two cats will ring the bell. Lion-o and Tygra due to good teamwork rang the bell. "We make a good team brother," Lion-o said.

"We sure do," Tygra said.

"Those are my boys." Claudius said.

Two kittens were hanging around with a cat named Pumyra she bought them dinner. Young lynx was playing around. He bumped into someone. "Watch it! Or you are going to be more than just blind," the cat said.

"Talk about rude," Lynx-o said.

Then the lizards attacked Lion-o was horrified. Panthro was held prisoner.

Claudius made way to rescue him but was stabbed in the back it reveal to be Mum-Ra.

Lion-o was angry about this. Then a lizard remembered Lion-o giving food once in the outskirts so he gave him a key.

Lion-o and Tygra rushed out and began to help Jaga with Cheetara's help. They hurried outside and ran into Liosia and Bengali. "Follow me," Bengali said. He brought the to his house. "This armor I designed will protect us. I made it after I designed it." He said. The boys put on the armor.

Now they were standing outside of Thundera. "This just the beginning." Lion-o said.

To be continued.