This is based off of the new Thundercats 2011. Sorry for the length, the rest should be shorter. Tygra's POV will not be in very often, just if there is a shock to him that needs to be shown.
A warrior of Thundera survives the battle, and Mumm-ra asks for her to join him. She agrees, but with an ulterior motive: too get back with her best friend, and secret love.
Waking up at dawn, I went out to the fields for a run. This has been my routine for years, and nothing would make me not do it. Past the apple orchard and the orange trees. I turned at the river, following it to the other side of the fields, passing wheat and vegetables. When I got back to the fort, I went back to my room and showered, getting ready for the day. I had training this morning, being part of the Royal Guard. I was one of the personal guards for the Royal family, King Claudus, Prince Tygra, and Prince Lion-o. I put on a pair of shorts and a tank top, before jogging to the training grounds, where I put on my armor and grabbed my daggers, before going and getting in formation. To my left was Carlson, and my right was my good friend, a sabre tooth Thuderian, Dini. He trained me when I first got accepted into the troops at a young age, and has always supported me.
"Dini, how are you this morning?" I ask the man who is 15 years my senior.
"I am well, and yourself?" He asks glancing down at me.
"I am good. Are you ready to be beat?" I smile, catching his look.
"Only by you, kit." He laughs. I smile and then stand at attention seeing our colonel. He gives a short speech before letting us go. Dini and I go to a training square and everyone likes to watch, he is easily two and a half times my size, but I hold my own. The mock battle is almost an hour long, but we have fun. When it is over, me getting a dagger inside his sword to his neck, we are allowed to leave. I strip and polish my armor, keeping my daggers on me. He knows exactly where I am going so doesn't even ask.
I run to the castle and the guards don't even give me a second look. I go into the throne room and bow as soon as I get a respectable distance from King Claudus, I stand at his word and then walk up to Tygra. He stands and smiles, pulling me into a hug. I laugh and return it. "Do you miss me that much Tygra? It's only been a day."
"Yes, but my days are much more boring without you." He returns. I know it's true so I don't respond.
"Want me to break you from this place?" I ask looking around. Both him and King Claudus laugh, Jaga in the corner smiling.
"I'm afraid I can't, Lion-o is to be approved by the sword, if he shows." I know the sound of his voice, he isn't happy. Everyone thinks he, though adopted, would make a better king. He has told me many times about it. I nod, and don't push it, instead sit on the arm of his chair, knowing that if they don't want me here, they will tell me to leave when Lion-o arrives. It is silent for a few minutes until King Claudus turns to me.
"Amura, is everything alright? You are awfully quiet."
"Yes sir, just thinking is all."
"What about?" Tygra asked this. I looked down at him with a mock glare.
"Just think that something big will happen today, besides the sword ceremony." Jaga looked at me, but I didn't notice it as King Claudus asked, "He knows how important today is. Where is that boy Jaga!"
"Be easy on him Claudus. Remember when you were his age, your father wasn't always pleased with you either."
"I never neglected my duties as prince like he does." He then turned to me and Tygra, asking the latter, "Why can't he be more like you Tygra!"
My friend smiled, and looked around me to respond, "You're asking for the impossible Father." He then gently slammed his fist onto the arm of the chair I was on. I put my hand on top of his arm to relax him. He smiled at me, and that is when King Claudus signaled for the bells to ring, and 15 minutes later, Tygra yawned, and Lion-o raced into the throne room, all of us stood up, surprised he actually showed, standing before the king.
"Sorry, sorry sorry!" He apologized. "Amura, always a pleasure." He smirks at me, it's cute, the cub thinks he has a chance with me. He is significantly younger than me, not to mention a lion. I am a white tiger, a trait that both my parents had passed on to me.
"Lion-o." I say simply, acknowledging the crown princes' entrance.
King Claudus turned to Jaga and nodded. "Let us begin this sacred rite of passage, Jaga."When Claudus starts talking I am surprised that I am not asked to leave, but instead stay where I am at Tygra's side. I guess that since I know so much already, I am allowed to stay. Not to mention I have been friends with Tygra for 10 years. I still remember when we met.
FLASHBACK
I had just entered the armed forces of Thundera, following in the footsteps of my father who died a general. My mother was sick, and couldn't work as the master seamstress she was, so I decided at my young age of 9, to join and try and help with the income. No one could believe that I made it past tryouts. It seemed that fate played against me, or now that I look back on it, with me. King Claudus and Prince Tygra went out that day to pick new troops for their royal guard. King Claudus saw me and turned to the captain. "Why is that kit here?"
The captain bowed, "She is the daughter of the late general, Aron. She clearly has his skills, my Lord."
Tygra felt the need to include, "Probably can't even hold a sword."
I spoke up, "With all due respect, I can hold my own. I would be more than happy to show you my skills if you wish."
They were silent for a minute before the king spoke, "Very well, captain, who do you think would be a good opponent for her?"
"I will fight her." I looked up and saw Tygra had dismounted his steed, holding a whip in his hand.
"I accept." And stood. Everyone was nervous, a young girl and a the adopted prince fighting. We were led to the fighting ring and put in opposing corners.
"Ok, no blood. First kill shot wins. Go!" The king yelled and Tygra immediately moved.
"You won't win this." And he snapped his whip around him, and he disappeared.
"You won't win that easily." I stuck my daggers in the ground and left one while grabbing a handful of dirt, jumping up high in the air, throwing it down. It clustered in one area, and I aimed my descent to that area, foot sticking out. My foot landed in between his shoulder blades, knocking him down and he became visible again.
"Not bad, but not good enough." He rushed at me and threw his fist at my head, which I dodged, but he followed with a punch to the gut. I was winded but knocked him off his feet. When he was down I jumped back giving myself room and putting my other dagger in my arm guard. He snapped his whip at me making me keep my distance. I noticed that the end was forked. If I can get his whip away from him, or disabled at least, I can go in. Next time he snapped his whip, I jumped on it, and tied the ends around my dagger. He saw this and threw it down. "Why you little-" he stopped and rushed at me, anger blinding him. I ducked under his arm this time and put my dagger to his neck, he immediately stopped.
"I win, your highness." I removed my dagger from his throat and stepped away. The crowd cheered and King Claudus walked up to us.
"That was extraordinary. What is your name young'un?"
"Amura," I lowered my head.
"Stop that, how would you like to be part of our Royal Guard?" He asked. I looked up and smiled.
"Thank you, I would be honored."
"Very well, tomorrow report to the castle instead of here. You will be on Tygra's personal guard."
"Father!"
"Silence Tygra. You shall listen to me. She shall be part of your guard."
"Yes father." And he shook my hand before joining his father on their steeds. They rode off.
"Well, Amura, congratulations. You are dismissed for today." The captain said and I left, going beyond the wall to a place only I knew of. I could defend myself and therefore wandered outside the safety of the city. I went into the forest and ran about a mile to my hidden place. The lake was clear and the waterfall that fed it hid a cave. That is where I headed. My dad showed me this place before he died. I sat down on a rock, and looked at the rainbow that was made from the spray. I stayed here and was in thought for a while. It would be amazing to be in the Royal Guard. Hours passed before I left, going home to take care of my mother.
"Hello Mom, how are you doing?"
"Hello dear, I am ok. How was your day at the guard?"
"I fought the prince, Tygra, and was promoted to the Royal Guard."
"Darling that is wonderful!" She started coughing. I rushed over to her and helped her sit up.
"Did you take your medicine." She shook her head and I went to the counter and grabbed her bottle, taking a pill out and getting a glass of water. "Take this." I handed them to her. She did, and I decided to run to the doctor.
By the time we got back the doctor took one look before keeping me outside. Ten minutes later he came out sad, "I'm sorry Amura." I went in and cried. Not much later, the doctor came back. "Stay with me tonight, we can deal with this tomorrow." I followed and can't remember falling asleep. I woke up the next morning and didn't go running, I couldn't.
"I want her buried, with father. I trust you to make the arrangements, I have to go to training now. I want to keep the house. I will be back tonight." And I ran up to the palace, needing to find where to go. I was approached by a very large man with greatly enlarged canines.
"You must be Amura, come with me. I am your partner, Dini." I followed the much bigger man to an armory and he handed me armor-a breastplate, leg guards, and a helmet. I put them on and kept my own daggers, fitting them to a belt. He nodded at me and I followed him out to a training ground, where I met my commanding officer, General Ocinate. I saluted before him, and he returned it, asking about me a bit.
Eventually came the part I knew would come up. "Can I see your skills?" I nod and ask for an opponent, and am given Dini. "You two will need to know each other's skills and weaknesses back and forth. He protects the king, and you the elder prince." We fight, and it is the first time, but it was fun. His strength against my speed and agility. That was the start of everything, most importantly my new life.
END FLASHBACK
I was awoken from my daze when Tygra bumped me, and I hear Claudus say, "The sword is ready, but you are not." He walked away and Jaga looked at him.
"What? I didn't see anything."
Jaga walked away with the comment, "I did not say anything." The look on his face was priceless. My arm was grabbed by Tygra and he took me to his rooms to talk.
Once he locked the door I sat on the bed waiting for him to break. And it wasn't long, "I can't believe him! The most powerful object in our possession, our ancestor's greatest treasure, and he looks at some servants in the courtyard! If I was allowed to wield the Sword of Omens, this wouldn't have happened!" He kept up in that manner for a while before he walked over to the bed, and sat next to me. I moved behind him and started too kneed out the knots in his shoulders.
"Tygra, you will give yourself gray hair if you keep this up. You need to relax." I tell him. He chuckles.
"Then we will match." He reaches back and picks up a lock of my long white hair with black stripes through it. His dark amber eyes, darkened from his anger; was looking at the same thing as my emerald ones. He let it drop and I went back to working out the tension. We were silent, the silence interrupted by the announcement horn. We both went out on the balcony, where Claudus and Jaga waited. Lion-o joined us a little later.
"It can't be, HAHA." Claudus announced looking through his spyglass. "It can't be! At long last!" He was so joyous, almost a completely different person from an hour ago in the throne room.
Down at the stables, I was ready to say goodbye, but Tygra told me to get on his steed with him. I was confused, but obeyed. He was still my Prince, no matter how close we were. We ran out to greet the deliverer. When the gate opened, I saw a giant rock with yellow crystals sticking out of it. I was unhappy to see tons of lizard men pulling it, but knew that I could not say anything. On top of the rock, I saw a man outlined. Tygra didn't stop back with his brother and father, but had us run closer before pulling his steed to a stop and jumping off. I didn't know who this man was, but that was quickly answered as I stayed on the steed and Tygra ran yelling. "GRUNE!"
The man, Grune, responded, "I come bearing gifts. I know it's not much now, but wait until the Thunderian stone cutters are done with it." And he jumped down. I got a better look of him now. Dark fur and even though he was of a sabre-tooth descent, his right canine was missing. I didn't have a good feeling about him, but I figured if the royal family trusted him, I could. King Claudus was the next to greet him.
"Are you a sight for sore eyes, old friend." And they embraced. "And where is our dear friend Panthro?" I looked around, I had met him before, a friend of my dad's. He was a great man.
Grune shook his head, eyes closed. I gasped lightly. "He fought valiantly. Alas he came up against a force that was too powerful even for him to overcome." He reached into a canvas pouch at his side. He pulled out what I knew to be Panthro's weapon of choice. He showed them to me when I was little. "It is only through his sacrifice, I stand before you today." And he handed Claudus the nun chucks.
He took them, and clasped them tightly, "Tomorrow we shall mourn this great loss," he clapped Grune's shoulder, "but today, we shall celebrate the return of Thundera's greatest general." I was pissed, and Tygra could tell. I know I wasn't biased in my opinion that my father was the greatest. Tygra whispered to me.
"Please don't start anything. We both know your father was amazing, I am sure Father meant living generals." I figured it was true. They walked together back to the gate.
TIME LAPSE
At the festival, I was invited to sit at the high table by King Claudus, but I politely declined, much to Tygra's resent. I wanted to spend tonight with my fellow soldiers. I did listen to Claudus' speech though. "It was many seasons ago when I sent out Generals Grune and Panthro to find the fabled Book of Omens. While it remains lost, Grune has returned! With tales of adventure, great treasure, and new lands to conquer. Today we show him our appreciation!" The crowd cheered, I pretended too, not completely trusting him, so I sought out my friend.
I saw him flirting with a pretty young cook, and decided it cook wait. When the music started, I saw Dini ask the girl to dance. I went and hid in the shadows, no one would want to dance with me anyway. While strolling, I noticed to young kittens, they looked to be orphans. I watched as the girl played music that hypnotized the man, and the boy steal some coin. I didn't say anything, that man I knew could spare some coin, and they did ask nicely.
I walked by the stockades next, appalled that there were cats who would torture the lizard men so. I was surprised when Lion-o spoke out against them. I heard their tale, and knew it to be true. I couldn't do anything to change it though. That is when Tygra walked up. "You're not taking this criminal seriously, are you?" I cared for him, but he needed his eyes opened. The lizards spoke some more, before Tygra deemed them unworthy. "Let's go, it's almost time for the games." Lion-o hesitated, but followed. I decided to take a backstreet to catch up to them quickly. My mind was lost though. In everything but open-mindedness, Tygra would be the better king. But his mercy is always towards the people that he serves when it may cost him. I shook myself out before mock-tackling the two brothers.
This time I did go up with them, only by force. Tygra was dragging me, and Lion-o blocking my escape. "These games are dedicated to the life of an outstanding general and loyal friend. Who gave all he had, in the name of Thundera." We all toasted the portrait of him, and Claudus continued, "TO PANTHRO!" which we all repeated. Cheers were heard at this, and the first game was started. A man from my unit, Bobcan, won.
"Ah, it truly is the little things you miss most," Grune said eating grapes.
"Well I imagine it was the experience of a lifetime," my king answered.
I wondered how long it would be before Lion-o asked, and my question was answered. "While you were out there, did you see any…technology?"
As predicted, Tygra admonished him, "Don't ask him stupid questions Lion-o." I poked his side, telling him to be nice.
"I see nothing has changed Claudus. One son with his head on his shoulders, the other with his in the clouds. I'm afraid Lion-o, I encountered all manner of beasts and warrior, but nothing even resembling technology. We did everything we could to find the book."
Tygra couldn't let Lion-o be, "Perhaps what the skeptics say is true. 'The books existence is no more real than its stories of technology or Mumm-ra'." Grune felt the need to praise him.
"I see so much of me in you. You would've made a great king!" and he pulls him into a half hug. I fight the growl rising in my throat. "Ah, but such honors must be reserved for the bloodline." This whole time Tygra was beaming. This is when he looks at me. "Who are you, young lady? I don't think we were introduced earlier." He holds out his hand to me.
"I am Amura." I shake it, suppressing the shiver that raced through me at the contact.
"Tygra, she is beautiful. Your mate?" We both spit out our wine at that, and choke.
"No, she is a very close friend and one of the Royal Guards." Tygra says, and I notice the light coloration on his cheeks.
"At such a young age, you must have skill. Who is your father?"
"General Aron was my father." I say proudly and he laughs, making me want to punch him.
"I remember that old cat. I was sorry to hear of his passing when I got back. He was my mentor, once upon a time." I smile and make sure he knows that I am a good fighter. When our conversation ends, Claudus adds his feelings about earlier.
"Lion-o also will make a great king."
TYgra gives a thumb up, Grune's arm still around him. "Of course he will, I just woulda made a better one." I fight the urge to punch him. He is so cocky at times. Grune's laugh grates at my nerves.
Lion-o is beyond pissed when he says, "You're just so perfect, aren't ya Tygra."
Tygra raises his chin, showing his confidence in the form of a smirk. I swear these two can't get along for more than a minute, and that is even pushing it. "Thank you Lion-o."
Lion-o then stood, "Too bad you're afraid to get your tail kicked in front of your hero." I knew who he was talking about, and I kinda wanted Tygra to be beaten publicly. When I beat him, it is just the two of us.
He stood as well, "Now is not the time." I knew that he was correct on that at least. Mourning a friend was not to be second place to a petty sibling rivalry.
Grune wouldn't just stand by though. "Oh ho ho, I think now is the perfect time," and he stood, pointing to the arena before us. I stayed with Grune and Claudus to watch, knowing how it would end though. I barely paid attention, even threw the cheering crowds. I did flinch when Lion-o swiped across Tygra's face, which was repaid quickly and heavily. Tygra got to the top, and I know that I would be one of the few to hear him.
"When it comes to everything BUT the crown, you'll always be second place." I know he has felt this way for a while, but I never expected him to publicly say it! That pissed off Lion-o even more, leaving himself wide open for a punch to the face, and he fell the 70 feet to the water. Tygra's laugh then filled the stadium; it sent good shivers down my spine. "When you going to learn little brother?" and the crowd cheered even more.
I stayed with Tygra, and when he tired of the games, I went with him to find his brother. We ended up, once again at the stockades. "We can't let this happen." Lion-o said and rushed off.
Tygra grabbed him, "Why? They are our greatest enemy Lion-o."
I was shocked when his response was, "Well maybe they don't have to be." And he ran in front of the crowd. "These lizards have done us no harm. They don't deserve this." An old tom cat, who I guess had too much to drink, spoke up, and Lion-o stayed strong. "I will not let anyone lay a paw on them." I looked at Tygra and he sighed, knowing that he had to help his brother. I followed him through the crowd, while the old tom spoke up again.
"You better be very sure you want to do this, because I've got his back." I wanted to faint from the shock of that statement. The tom was getting on my nerves.
"Check your math, it's three." I spoke up. Some people backed up from knowing my reputation, but regrouped. Then a figure flipped over them all.
"Make that four." I realized it was the cleric who held the sword.
"Twice in one day, now I know you're following me," Lion-o said and I knew there were questions.
The way she answered, "Yeah, right into trouble, again," made me think she had a thing for him.
Tygra started, making his whip trace in front of them to keep them back. I pulled out my daggers. I smiled when they rushed and he turned invisible, with his stupid catch line, "Now you see me, now you don't." that left the rest of the group to me, which I fought off, while Tygra appeared behind one and punched him hard. The girl used her speed and bo staff to knock out a good number of people. She was good. By the time I finished with my group of 10, all nursing bruises and torn clothes, I went over to Lion-o. He had no weapon, and took them one at a time. I stepped behind him and took out the person trying to get in a cheap shot, while he grabbed a man and was about to punch his face in when a familiar voice sounded.
"LION-O!" And we turned to see King Claudus with Grune and his guards for the night."What is going on here? Protecting lizards?"
I was interested in his answer. "No, I'm protecting us." He gestured to the lizards. "From turning into the very cold-blooded creature we fear." The lizards looked insulted. "These lizards did nothing and should be released!"
Claudus looked shocked, " 'Release them?' Don't be foolish. As lord of the Thundercats it is my duty to keep people safe. And one day it will be yours."
"You wanted me to start acting like a king. Well this is it." He was very passionate. "And I don't think the only way to rule is with a sword. Maybe we would have less problems with the lizards if we weren't always repressing them."
The lizards cowered, waiting for their judgment. I was surprised, but proud, when Claudus nodded and they were released. The guards led them out. "My lord?" Grune questioned.
"Consider this an act of good will between the species." He then walked towards Lion-o. If I was him I would be shaking. "Perhaps now you might show some good will of your own and take your responsibilities of prince more seriously." Lion-o's nod was all he needed to turn away.
Tygra walked me to my home. "So, tonight was exciting, no?"
His deep chuckle made me smile. "You could say that."
"So, I have to ask. Why would Grune ask if I was your mate? Did I miss something earlier?"
He colored, which I smiled at. "I honestly don't know. But anyone would be lucky to have you." That caused me to blush, with him throwing his arm around me. When we got to my house, I opened the door.
"Well, I shall see you tomorrow." I wrapped my arms around him in a hug, him returning it. "Good night, Prince Tygra."
He glared at me, "Good night, my lady Amura." I glared back and stuck out my tongue at him. I heard his laugh through the door. I headed to bed, stripping from my nice clothes I wore during the ceremony into a long shirt, and slept until the next morning, repeating my routine.
Today though, I didn't go to the palace. I went and felt a need to pack some clothes in a bag, like I would have to leave today. I put in the family photo as well, and put on the only jewelry I had: a silver eye pendant with an emerald center. Then, I just felt a need to write a note to Tygra, about the truth.
My dear Tygra,
Throughout the years, you have been my closest friend, and I couldn't imagine life without you. But I have known over the past few years, that it has been more than friendship I feel between us. I love you, and I don't know what will happen tonight, but if you read this and hate me, I understand. Know I will always be here for you, no matter what.
All my love,
Amura.
I heard the alarm a few hours later and stopped. I knew something was wrong, and ran to the palace. I knew before I put on my armor, I had to find Tygra. I found him in his bedroom, and I hugged him tightly. "Tygra, I feel something bad will happen tonight. I want you to have this," I gave him the note from earlier, "and this." I gave him my necklace.
"No! I will not take this from you!"
I smiled, "You don't have a choice. Think of it this way, if I am just overreacting, then I will get it back." I winked and sped to the armory and out to my position, daggers in place. I was infantry, I would go out with Claudus and Tygra. I stood strong, even though I saw the fireballs flying through the air.
I was appaled at seeing Grune with them, but happily I was on Tygra side of the troops. "Thundera once again turns to you, noble warriors, to defend her. Tonight, as we go into battle, I only ask that you fight like cats. For our ancestors. For the Pride!" and we all cheered, rushing to the gate.
We followed Claudus, Tygra and Grune out. I knew DIni would defend me, and I him. As soon as the door opened, they aimed to launch more fireballs. Our archers were ordered to fire. They retreated a bit, but I didn't think this was it. They came back, "FOR THE PRIDE!" and another volley was launched. "Let's set these cowards running once and for all!" but before we headed in, a series of loud noises were heard, none of us knowing what it was. Then something rushed past us and into the fort. We all watched and were shocked when an explosion followed. Then, out of the forest, came giant things we didn't know what they were. I had a sinking feeling they may be technology though. The few warriors that were ahead of the royal family backed up when they came forward with spears, but with stuff attached to them.
Then we were told, "Quickly, behind the walls!" they all ran back but I knew that I had to defend Tygra. I heard them all stop, when I glanced back I saw red. There were lizards inside our city!
The one in front, a toad man I haven't seen before, remarked, "How quickly things change for the Cats. From top predator to endangered species." He held up a device. "In a single day." He pushed the button and the bridge collapsed under my friends' feet.
I was partially conscious when I heard Claudus say, "Will nothing stop them?"
That is when Grune stepped up. "I believe there is one thing my Lord." My fur bristle. He shot something in the air that looked like a fire in the sky, and they stopped. I knew he was no good. I growled.
"Grune, what is going on?" CLaudus was clueless. My poor king. He ripped off his armor to show his armor, not anything we had seen before. He was a traitor.
"You sent me out to find the Book of Omens, Claudus" he was brought a nasty looking weapon. "Instead I found this. Ultimate power." He then shot a green light at the statue beside us, and it was gone.
"You would betray your own species?"
"My allegiance to you has earned me nothing." I knew that was true. "therefore I have allied myself with a superior force. And I will TAKE what I want."
With a 'Never', Claudus pulled out the Sword of Omens.
"There is no need to resort to violence. I'm quite willing to make a deal for the sword."
"There is nothing you have that I want," I didn't think that was true. I stood up and tried to get close to Grune. I wanted that pleasure of hurting him myself. There were signals exchanged and a machine came out, holding Panthro. "Panthro, you're alive!"
"So, do we have a deal." That was the last straw. I charged at him. I landed a punch across his left cheek. It was enough to stun him, and I yelled to them.
"Go, save Panthro. I can handle him."
"No, Amura!" Tygra cried out, but I know that Claudus would listen to me. Before he left, Claudus called out one person I had forgotten. Jaga. And his clerics appeared and helped me fight. I kept Grune busy, I wasn't as fast as Jaga's clerics, but I could hold my own. Tygra was trying everything to make Claudus stay, but while I knocked out Grune, I called to them.
"Claudus, take Tygra, and keep each other safe! Tygra, GO!" I yelled out while I dodged a blow. He had nothing on Dini. I looked back and made sure Tygra was gone. I growled loudly and I grabbed my daggers. I would kill Grune if I could. I was happy the clerics were there, taking out the other soldiers and the giant machines.
"It is me and you Grune!" I yell at him.
"You do have feelings for Tygra, don't you?" he asked, I didn't show any emotion.
"You will never know. I will make you pay though. I do not take lightly to being publicly embarrassed." I ran in and aimed a swipe to his side, which he blocked and I kicked his feet out from under him. I went to his face. "You will die before sunrise."
He smiled. "I don't think so young one." And then I felt a shock through my back. I collapsed, though my eyes were still open and I could still hear. "You are paralyzed, and you will come with me." He picked me up. "you will be a good warrior for my master." I wanted to growl, but couldn't even do that, I did get my daggers back in my sheaths though, a comforting weight. He carried me to the arena, where only last night a party was going on. Somehow we got there before Claudus and Tygra. I was put in the royal booth while he jumped to the branches towards the top.
"Your rule has come to a long overdue end, Claudus. Now drop your inferior weapons, how can you defeat technology if you can't understand it?" I was wishing now he laid me on the floor instead of sitting me up, it was heartbreaking to sea Claudus and Tygra backed up to each other, looking around scared. Lizard men and a few of the giant ones were around them. I was happy to hear a voice through the darkness.
"Luckily, I know a thing or two about it, YOUR TRAITOR!" Lion-o's roar sounded. Flashing yellow lights and the giant things were destroyed. "Where are you going?" I heard.
"To show the lizards the Sword or Omens is the greatest weapon of all! Thunder, thundercats, HO!" And lightning shot into the air. I heard the familiar sounds of metal against metal and figured that Panthro's chains were cut.
His voice sounded different as he asked, "You came for me?"
My king responded, "I would fight an army twice that size to save you, old friend."
Unknown to me, down below Tygra had grabbed Grune. "Where is she!" his eyes were black with rage.
"Ah, so you do have feeling for the girl. She is safe, and alive."
Lion-o's cry of, "FATHER!" was followed by a cry of pain. "NOOOOO!" I knew what happened. I could not bear to watch what happened after. But the splash of him, followed by another loud one, and a softer one could not be blocked.
A laugh was heard, a dark chuckle. Lion-o asked if Panthro was a traitor, but I knew better. It wasn't Panthro. His voice changed as he talked, and a blue fire surrounded him. I knew it was a villain, dark clouds surrounded us, but I saw figures outlined. The clerics! "Thundera has fallen!" down below, the lizards cheered. I had silent tears streaming down my face.
I knew that my princes were in the dungeon, and I wished I was with them. Instead I was bound, now able to move, in the throne room. I saw Jaga and another cleric, and I found out they were the last two. I was on another pillar, slightly hidden. "You are Jaga, sorcerer to the dead king."
I chuckled at his response, "And you are even more grotesque than the stories told."
"Did the storied forget to tell you that the stone in that sword is mine!" he cried out in pain, the sword shocking him. "I want it back."
"I'm afraid and ancient spell prevents the sword from being touched by the hands of evil."
"That is why you're going to remove the spell."
"Never!"
"Then I'll just have to find another way!" I didn't know what was happening, but I knew that Jaga was being hurt. I wished I could help him, but the chains tying me up were too strong. Besides, Grune was keeping watch over me now.
"You will help us, Amura. I have ways to make you." He looked me up and down and licked his lips.
"You will never have me." I snap back.
"I don't intend to ask." Oh my goddess. He is going to rape me!
I then heard Jaga fall, and imagined I heard Tygra's voice. Then I knew I heard Lion-o's, "You took my father's life, you won't take his sword! Thunder, thunder, thundercats, HO!"
My eyes widened, he was able to use the sword! I might survive this. Might get to see Tygra again. The wall in front of me was opened up, Mumm-ra flying through it, the power of the sword. I heard a gun, the term I learned from Grune. Then I figured out that the cleric that survived was the girl from earlier.
"Cheetara? She's a cleric?" I heard Lion-o ask.
"Let's go." She yelled as more gunshots were heard. Why didn't they come get me? I saw Grune helping Mumm-ra inside. He can't do light, good to know.
Mumm-ra commanded, "After them," so I knew I was stuck here, they escaped. Grune came back over to me.
"See? They don't care about you. Jaga and that female cleric led away Lion-o, the new Lord of the Thundercats. And you were left by all of them, even by your love, Tygra." My eyes opened in shock. No, he wouldn't. He is my best friend! He knows I'm not dead. Why would he. He then stroked his finger along my cheek. "Don't worry darling, I will take care of you." I glared at him and moved to bite his finger. "Ah ah, be nice." If I could injure him, I would at the first chance. He left and I knew he would help them break down the door. At least I was alone for a bit, I studied the being who took over our city. Right now he seemed weak, and I knew then that if he was to be beaten, it would be during the day. And that I had to gain his trust.
"What is your name, young one?" he asked.
"Amura."
"Fitting name, you are breath-taking. And a great warrior. Would you join me, I will give you your own troops, to do with what you want. You will be my third in command."
This was my chance. Get close to the enemy to save my friend. I don't know if I could still say I loved him, he obviously didn't care to see I was still here. "I only have to answer to you?" I questioned.
"And Grune."
"I am not too happy with that, but I accept." He nodded to the guards to release my chains, which they did. "Leave 35 of your lizards with me, I will find them in the morning. I am going to my house now. I shall see you in the future." I waved as I ran off towards the village, leaving him dumbstruck. He issued the orders though, and the lizards were to stay in the garrisons until morning.
That night I didn't sleep. The events of the past few hours wreaking havoc in my mind. I lay in bed, and said out the window, "One day I will find you Tygra, until then, please stay safe."
Tygra POV
As we stand looking over the ruins, I put the weapon I had into my belt, and hear it hit something metallic. Lion-o and Cheetara both look at me as I pull out the note Amura gave me, wrapped around her family pendant. I carefully undid the note and read it to myself.
My dear Tygra,
Throughout the years, you have been my closest friend, and I couldn't imagine life without you. But I have known over the past few years, that it has been more than friendship I feel between us. I love you, and I don't know what will happen tonight, but if you read this and hate me, I understand. Know I will always be here for you, no matter what.
All my love,
Amura.
I reread it several times, not believing what is right before me. Amura, my friend of over10 years, loved me, and now I couldn't even tell her I returned the feelings. I folded the note back up, not letting them see it, and pull on the pendant.
"Isn't that-"
I cut off my little brother, "Yeah, it was. She gave it to me before all this. I wish I could've saved her!" This is not the time or place to show emotions, but I can't help it. The woman I loved could be dead, and I wouldn't know.
Cheetara then spoke, silently. "There was another prisoner, a woman, in the throne room. Grune kept an eye on them, but I am pretty sure it was a woman. I think I saw white and black hair." My eyes widened. It was pushing it, but maybe-, "It sounded as if Grune wanted to have her for himself."
"Of course! It all fits, it is her! Or probably was by now."
"TYgra?" my brother asks putting a hand on my shoulder.
"It was Amura. Grune asked if we were together, she has the hair. I should have looked, I know he said she was alive and safe, but-"
"We will see her again. I know how you feel, brother." He tried to comfort me, and I couldn't even muster the strength to yell, my self-disappointment and sadness being too great.
"No, you don't. I was in love with her and that note, she loved me too. I lost the love of my life." And I was left alone for a while as we looked over the barren remains of our city.
Let me know what you think? After watching the first episode I just had inspiration for this.