chapter 2

Lion-o was now a doting expectant father. "Liosia don't do that let someone else do it." Lion-o said.

"Lion-o I'm fine don't worry." Liosia said.

"But someone in your condition, shouldn't be working like a pack mule." Lion-o said.

"Sweetie the baby won't be here for another seven months so relax. I'm fine," she said.

"Sorry I am just new to this whole father thing," Lion-o said.

"Sweetie I'm new at this being a mom thing too." Liosia said kissing his face.

Liosia still got morning sick and Lion-o would hold her hair back. It comforted her to have him there. "I don't like morning sickness." Liosia said. Then started the throw up again.

"I know you don't. But I am here for you don't worry, I will do anything to help." Lion-o said.

"Thanks Lion-o," she said.

About three months later Liosia was now five months pregnant. She was now wearing a maternity dress. She was starting to help get things ready for the baby. "Okay, the nursery is almost finished." Lion-o said.

"Yes once the baby arrives we will know what color to paint the walls." Tygra said. He came to help out with making the nursery.

"Yes I think it's a girl," Bengali said.

"Well I think it's a boy," Panthro said.

"It doesn't matter to me as long as the baby is healthy." Lion-o said.

Pumyra was giving Liosia a medical exam. "You look great Liosia." Pumyra said.

"Thanks the baby has been kicking a lot it is strong and healthy." Liosia said.

"Yes and I know you will have a healthy baby." Pumyra said.

"I sure hope so," Liosia said.

Liosia soon began to experience other symptoms of pregnancy. Backaches, swollen ankles, mood swings, and cravings. Lion-o tended to get the brunt of her mood swings. He knew she was going to be like that for awhile so he learned to live with it. He also got her cravings. At times he felt like she was being totally unreasonable. Liosia could see that Lion-o was a little irritated. "Lion-o I'm sorry it's just I don't try to be so demanding, I'm sorry for making you so angry." Liosia said starting to cry.

"Hey I'm not angry just a little frustrated." Lion-o told her. "But I know you get frustrated about this too, so let's put this behind us." he said.

"Okay, I love you," she said.

"I love you too." Lion-o said.

Soon Liosia was nine months pregnant. She was feeling very expectant. She knew her baby would soon be here. Lion-o and the other Thundercats now had everything ready for the baby. Pumyra was giving Liosia a medical exam. "You got a very healthy kid there." Pumyra said. "Soon the cub will be here." she said.

"I know," Liosia said.

Both Lion-o and Liosia couldn't wait for their baby to be born. They have never been more excited.