Chapter 14

A few hours passed and the pumiger was beginning to get nervous. His mother had left Safet over an hour and a half ago, the demon was still unconscious which Pumyra had expected, and now she was helping Tygra work on Sahara.

"You're going to wear a hole in the floor if you keep doing that," a familiar voice made him spin toward the door where the Queen of Thundera stood.

"It needs new tiles anyway," he smirked slightly.

"Don't let Tygra hear you say that. He was all excited when we finished this room," Cheetara walked over to him and gave him a hug.

"It is good to have the real you back," the cheetah said.

"You have no idea how glad I am to be back. I suppose the King wants me to explain everything that has transpired," Tyler swallowed hard as they broke from their hug.

"Yes, in time. Right now he's trying to explain to the clan elders why we've been put on high alert. Just because Safet claims to have sent Mumm-Ra back to wherever he came from doesn't mean he'll stay there," the Queen told him.

"Probably explains why I haven't seen him or Leo down here in awhile," the pumiger nodded.

"That and unfortunately the world does not stop when a ThunderCat gets injured. If it did, our enemies would have a field day," she reminded him. Despite the fact that she was Princess of Thundera, Protector of the Future King of New Thundera, the world could not stop. Trouble was always around the corner and diplomacy would need the proper attention. Allies would need to be notified, as their assistance may be required. Tyler understood all of this but it didn't make it hurt any less.

"My friends, how is our Princess doing?" Lucius entered the room followed by some of his comrades.

"Still in surgery, I'm afraid. Tygra had promised me everything would be fine," the pumiger smiled slightly.

"Then it will be so. Have no doubt young one," Mongul smiled and put a reassuring hand on his shoulder. The Monkian had been a good friend and instructor and the two had formed a strong friendship.

"Mongul is right. Tygra would not say such things if he did not believe it," Nafir smiled.

"It is good of you to come brothers. I am sorry we didn't have enough time to include you in today's battle. I'm sure Mumm-Ra would have had a heart attack upon seeing the transformation that has occurred in his absence," Cheetara smiled and hugged the three Mutants.

"It would have been an honor to fight alongside you. It was a pity our duties did not allow us to join you," Lucius said.

"Lion-O and I have already discussed this and at the next ThunderCat meeting we intend to bring it up. If enough are in favor, you three will become the first non-Thunderian ThunderCats. Although I suppose we may have to change the title of our group then," the cheetah continued to smile.

"You honor us with your trust, My Queen," Mongul bowed.

"You honor us with your commitment to New Thundera and Third Earth. Not only that, you would then have good excuses to come out and kick some butt," she waggled her eyebrows. This got a laugh out of everyone.

"Good to hear everybody is in a good mood. I'll add to that by saying the reconstructive surgery was a success. With her healing powers, I imagine she'll be back on her feet in no time and talking just as fast," Tygra said upon walking into the room with Pumyra.

"Excellent news! When can we see her?" Tyler asked.

"In the morning. I'll call you to come and see her. Right now she, Safet, and Ma-Mutt need their rest so everybody scoot," the puma ordered.

"Yes ma'am!" Lucius winked and the group quickly dispersed back to their duties and the upcoming dinner hour.

To Be Continued…