A/N: Sorry this is so late. I could not get it in before the holiday. Hope you enjoy it. :)

Chapter 12

The next morning, Sahara got a video call during breakfast from the hospital. Concerned it was bad news; she took the call in her office and shut the door.

"Doctor Naho I hope this is a good video call," she said.

"Indeed it is your Highness. I only wish that Lord Tygra would have been here to see it," the Doctor was smiling.

"He has done a lot for us. We are just lucky he found those ancient texts when we were building the capital city. What have you found?" She asked.

"Torran has agreed to the procedure and we have been testing everyone in the hospital who has been willing for a donor," he paused before excitedly punching up on the screen the winning cat that would be assisting in the donation process.

"And this poor maintenance boy would be willing to go through with the procedure? It is well above his pay grade," Sahara joked.

"He is more than willing my Queen. We are going to start the procedure now and with any luck both will be fine," Naho smiled.

"Well I want to meet this boy when the surgery is complete. He deserves a medal," the Queen smiled.

"I will let you know when he is able to talk," the Mutant promised before ending the call. Sahara sat back in her chair and smiled. After a few moments, instead of heading back down to breakfast, she placed a video call to Kala.

"I'd like an update if we have one," she told him.

"Actually I was about to call you, your Highness. I think we have something that you might want to take a look at," he replied.

"I take it from your tone that it isn't a good thing," Sahara responded.

"Not particularly. Can I be down at the Lair in five minutes?" He asked.

"Absolutely. I'll grab my husband and we'll meet in the Council Room," she said. He nodded and the call ended. Taking in a deep breath, the litah rose from her seat and heading back into the dining room.

"My guess is that whatever is going on, is not good," Tyler said after she motioned with her eyes they needed to leave breakfast.

"Doesn't sound like it. Kala says he found something," she explained.

"You want me to grab your brother?" He asked.

"Please do. Meet me in the Council Room," she smiled slightly and they split off. Tyler went as quickly as he could and did not bother to knock as he entered Leo and Mari's chamber. Needless to say what he walked in on was not something he'd easily forget.

"Sweet Jaga almighty! Knock man!" Leo said as he climbed off of his wife, who immediately threw the covers over her head.

"Payback for all those times you walked in on me and your sister. Now we have to…" he didn't finish the thought as he saw Leo standing up, throwing on his bathrobe, and his wheelchair was nowhere near the bed in the corner of the room.

"You…"

"I just told Mari last night which is why you walked in seeing what you saw. What is going on?" Leo asked, heading for the bathroom.

"Kala has something we need to see. Meet us in the Council Room as quickly as possible," with that a very flustered Tyler left the room. Mari quickly got up and went into the bathroom after him.

"It could have been worse, babe," he said, starting the shower.

"What's worse, the unfinished business, the fact that Tyler saw me half naked, or that you seem so nonchalant about it?" She wanted to know as he climbed into the shower.

"You could have been on top like we used to have to do it," he smirked.

"Oh that would have scarred him for life," she chuckled and climbed in after him.

To Be Continued…