A New Beginning?
By 18lzytwner
Chapter 1
The sun rose over the crust of New Thundera and it's rays wound their way around until they found Lion-O's window. He slowly opened his eyes and looked around. Another beautiful day dawned and he knew that this would be a new beginning for everyone.
The Caverns of Cold had been returned to their once lush gardens and the Baleful Swamp became the clear lake it used be. The Mountains of the Moon were now calm and the ruins of the old signal tower stood tall. Last but not least, the Iron Forest was now stripped of its metal and regular trees flourished.
Lion-O got up and went into the bathroom. A quick shower and then off to the control room to get his weekly report from Third Earth. It was his hope to bring Tygra and Pumyra back to New Thundera soon, so that all the ThunderCats could enjoy their home.
Fifteen minutes later, the Lord of the ThunderCats walked into the control room and found Panthro, Cheetara, Snarf, and Snarfer already at their stations.
"Good morning Lion-O. Looks like another beautiful day." The cheetah commented.
"Yes, it does. Where are Ben-Gali, Lynx-O, and the ThunderKittens?" Lion-O wondered.
"Ben-Gali and Lynx-O are down at the Homing Beacon. As for the ThunderKittens they're off using their Space Boards. I figured a little relaxation would be good for them." Panthro explained.
"Good, now I guess I'd better make me weekly video call to Third Earth." The lion said.
"All right." Panthro quickly poked the proper buttons and called over the system.
"This is Panthro on New Thundera calling Cat's Lair on Third Earth. Come in Third Earth." The picture on the screen went black and white lines crossed it but nothing came up.
"I say again, New Thundera to Cat's Lair on Third Earth. Come in Cat's Lair." Despite the attempt, the puma's face never appeared on the screen.
"Call Tygra. Maybe the Lair's system is down." Lion-O instructed. Cheetara left her seat and stood next to the lion as Panthro nodded and tried to call the Tower of Omens.
"This is Panthro on New Thundera calling the Tower of Omens on Third Earth. Come in Third Earth." Again the screen in front of the group went black and white lines crossed it. Lion-O was starting to get nervous but he didn't let it show as the panther tried for a second time.
"I say again, New Thundera to the Tower of Omens on Third Earth. Come in Tower of Omens." The ThunderCats watched as nothing happened.
"Cheetara, get on the intercommunication link and call the ThunderKittens back to the Lair. Panthro try to bring up the Homing Beacon and alert Lynx-O and Ben-Gali of the situation." Lion-O's mind shifted into alert mode. At that moment, a growl came from the Sword of Omens. He pulled the Sword from the Claw Shield on his hip and raised it to his face.
"Danger! Sword of Omens, give me Sight Beyond Sight." The Eye of Thundera glowed and the Sword's hilt shifted to allow its master to see what he needed.
A picture of Third Earth unfolded before him. The Tower of Omens appeared to be empty and quickly the Sword moved to Cat's Lair and showed him why. Cat's Lair was under attack from some creatures that Lion-O didn't recognize. Pumyra and Tygra were trying their best to fend off the beasts from inside the Lair but it appeared to be a losing battle. A spaceship bombarded the Lair with its laser cannons and Tygra tried to fire back as Pumyra was trying to raise New Thundera. Lowering the Sword, Lion-O told the others what he saw.
"We have to load the Feliner and get over there immediately. Tygra and Pumyra can't hold out for very long. Snarf and Snarfer stay here and make sure the ThunderKittens help you." He said. Snarf nodded.
"Let's go." Panthro said.
"Be careful Lion-O." Snarf called as they left the control room.
"Don't worry Uncle. They'll take care of the bad guys, no sweat." Snarfer said.
"I hope you're right, snarf, snarf." The older of the two said.
WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
"MUMM-RA! MUMM-RA!" The Ancient Spirits of evil called their slave from his sarcophagus.
"Yes, oh evil ancient ones. What is it that you require?" The mummy asked as he stepped out of the safety of his coffin.
"You disobeyed us Mumm-Ra. You went into the Book of Omens and lost to Lion-O; for that you must pay. However, you have yet another golden opportunity to crush the ThunderCats. Look into the cauldron." The Ancient Spirits of Evil directed his attention to the boiling water and the mummy watched the scene unfold.
"While Lion-O, Panthro, and Cheetara are trying to save Third Earth, you will take New Thundera from out from under them." They commanded.
"Yes, ancient ones. Whatever you want." Mumm-Ra bowed his head.
"Should you fail this time, we will destroy you and bring a new champion forth to defeat the ThunderCats." The Ancient Spirits warned him. With the ultimatum delivered, the giant statures zapped Mumm-Ra so he could become the ever-living source of evil he was meant to be and the mummy flew out of his onyx pyramid.
To Be Continued…