chapter 28 finding the white lion kingdom

During the night Liosia and Leonaro had a dream.

They saw their parents.

"How are you still alive?" Liosia asked.

"We were taken back here by Jaga and the other wizards of the other kingdoms because our mission in that dimension was done, now we are waiting for you to come home our children. You will know it when you see it the Kingdom of Starrina." their parents said.

The Thundercats continued there travels now accompanied by the lizard Scalaro they made it up to the kingdom of Starrina.

They saw a white lion. "Excuse me sir, what Kingdom is that in front of us?" Lion-o asked.

"That is the kingdom of Starrina." the white lion said.

"I'm Liosia and this is my brother Leonaro and you say that is the kingdom of Starrina?" Liosia said.

"Yes, it is and did you say your name is Liosia and your brother's name is Leonaro?" the white lion asked.

"Yes, why are you asking as if you know us?" Liosia asked.

"The kingdom will be thrilled the princess and young prince are finally home." the white lion said.

"Princess? Prince?" the Thundercats said.

"Yes," the white lion said. "Is the lizard with you?" he asked.

"Yes," Lion-o said.

"You must be prince Lion-o and Tygra of Thundera, your father is inside. He'll be happy to see you as the prince and princess' parents will be happy to see them." the white lion said.

They went into the kingdom. "King Leonos and queen Leonette, look who it is," the white lion said.

"Who did you bring Linox?" Leonos said then looked shocked. "You two are finally home." he said when he saw his children.

Claudius and Leonara came up. "Lion-o and Tygra it's wonderful to see you," Claudius said.

"My son and godson," Leonara said.

Javan came up as well. "Tygra!" Javan said.

"Father!" Tygra said hugging him.

The king and queen of Starrina hugged their children.

Then they saw Scalaro. They were about to attack him.

"Wait he's with us father," Lion-o said then explained.

"I see nice to meet you Scalaro I thought I saw you before I'm sorry I attacked you." Claudius said. "Because I recognized the star shaped birthmark on your shoulder." he said.

"Yes I do have that, I hope I can show my kind their is a better way some day." Scalaro said.

"That's great dream to have Scalaro I hope you succeed." Claudius said.

Scalaro was introduced to the other cats.

"Now it's time for the ball all the other lion kingdoms are coming. There will be the available young princes Liosia's age and she will meet with all of them and dance with them," Leonos said. "They will be her suitors over the next couple days they will try to impress you and win your heart. Then she will pick one on the fourth day to marry after Mum-Ra's defeat. Not before and not after." King Leonos said looking at his daughter and smiling.

"Do you understand?" he asked her.

"Yes sir," Liosia said.

Lion-o became worried what if she chose someone other than him.

"Lion-o don't worry you will be one of her suitors so you will be able to impress her and win her heart." Claudius said.

"Yes sweetheart I'm sure of it," Leonara said.

"Thanks mom, dad I've been trying to do that since I met her. We became good friends but I hope after I this thing with other Princes I will win her heart hopefully." Lion-o said.

Soon other lions from the other kingdoms came in.

There were many of them.

There was even some princes that were Leonaro's age and some princesses Liosia's age.

The ball began and Liosia was in a lovely red gown. While her brother was wearing a red suite.

The crowned Princess and young Prince were at the front of the room.

All princes came up one by one. "Prince Leonar of Covantos," the herald said. Leonar was very handsome he had a black mane and big brown eyes. He looked very strong and brave too. He kissed her hand and moved on.

"Prince Clawdon of Estal," the herald said.

Clawdon was quite handsome too he had a bright orange mane and hazel eyes. He looked strong but he seemed be trying to read the book he had too. He kissed the Liosia's hand and moved on.

"Prince Rodernous of Veorn." the herald said.

Rodernous was very handsome as well his mane was blonde and had brilliant green eyes that a girl could get lost in. He looked strong like the others and his smile was incredible. But he seemed to fixed his mane as he came up. He kissed Liosia's hand and moved on.

"Prince Lion-o of Thundera." the herald said.

It was Lion-o turn he greeted her. Liosia loved everything about Lion-o who she had gotten to know over the passed few months. His red mane and blue eyes, he was amazing. He was strong and kind hearted. He kissed her hand and moved on.

"and finally Prince Stephon of Oronus." the herald said.

Stephon was very handsome. He had this dark brown mane and these deep brown eyes. He was very muscular and looked extremely brave. He kissed Liosia's hand and moved on.

Now it was time for Liosia to dance with the princes. She first danced with Stephon he danced nicely but he jerk his arms a lot. "It looks like he's trying to fly like the Feliner." Tygra said.

"Tygra don't be rude." Cheetara scolded.

Next Liosia danced with Clawdon. He was very nice but he kept stepping on her feet. "Ow," she said.

"Sorry," he said.

Then she began to dance with Leonar. He was very good at dancing but he was bit tense. "Loose up," Liosia said.

She started to dance with Rodernous he was an excellent dancer. He was very smooth. "You are just like a swan on a lake so graceful." he said.

"Thank you," she said.

Now she began to dance with Lion-o they were enjoying it. Lion-o was very good. It was amazing she felt like she was flying.

Soon after the dancing. The fathers and mothers of the princes began argue that there son was the best match for the princess.

"My Leonar is perfect," said the king of Covantos.

"No my, Clawdon is perfect!" said the king of Estal his queen agreed.

"No my, Rodernous is perfect!" said the king of Veorn and his queen agreed.

"No my, Stephon is perfect!" said the king of Oronus and his queen agreed.

"No my, Lion-o is perfect!" Claudius said Leonara had to agree. Tygra agreed with his adopted father and mother. Well who are actually his godparents.

"I think Liosia would be a perfect couple with any of the princes." Pumyra said.

During the ball she talked to one of the princes. Prince Stephon, and they were having a nice conversation.

Leonaro was wandering around and so ran into a girl his age. She chased him trying to get him to play. He ran to his sister and held on to her. The little lioness had chestnut hair.

"That is Stephon's younger sister, princess Clarice," Liosia said.

"Kind bashful isn't he big brother?" she said.

"Maybe he wouldn't be if you'd say hello and ask him to play." Stephon said.

She came up to him. "Hello Prince Leonaro," she said. "Want play?" she asked.

Leonaro was quiet. "I said hello!" she said.

"Aren't you going to tell her hello?" Liosia asked.

Leonaro shook his head no. "What are you scared?" Liosia asked.

Leonaro scowled and shook his head no. "Then say hi and play with her." Liosia said.

"Hi," Leonaro said and they started to play.

Leonaro fell down in the curtains and Clarice kissed cheek. Leonaro looked shocked and touched his cheek. Then they began to play again.

He came to his family. "Clarice kissed my cheek." he said.

"That was sweet of her I think she must like you." Leonos said.

"Yeah she must if she kissed you when you didn't expect it." Lion-o said.

Over the next couple of days the young princes began to court her she spent time with each of them. Leonar was very nice he loved to practice his hand to hand skills. He also had good manners and answered to the point.

Then there was Clawdon. He was very well read and preferred his books and studies to fighting. He answered her questions with ease and tended to give long winded answers.

When she spent time with Stephon. He preferred marchnoke back riding to anything. He enjoyed it and loved being near the creatures. He had strong fondness for the creatures of the planet. He answered Liosia questions honestly.

Spending time with Rodernous was different. He seemed intent on talking about history mostly his family's history. He was a skilled swordsman and very strong. But his answers to her questions seemed rehearsed.

Liosia enjoyed her time with Lion-o so they began to talk and got to know each other and fell even deeper in love.

A couple of days later each of the princes had a proposal gift for her and if she chose them she would get the gift. Liosia had to think about it. Lion-o could see many of the other princes were very good looking and skilled. He figured Liosia would chose one of them and not him.

Lion-o had a heavy heart when he thought of that.

The next day it was time for Liosia to choose.

"Liosia choose the one you want to marry." her father said.

Liosia new who she wanted. "I've decided." Liosia said.

"Well tell us who do you want?" Rodernous asked.

Lion-o was worried about the answer.

"Lion-o." Liosia said.

Lion-o gasped and he went up to her. "Me you want me?" Lion-o asked.

"Yes I love you." Liosia said.

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

It was settled the wedding was arranged this was a big moment.