A/N: This chapter is dedicated to my good friend LadyLeanna. :)
A/N 2: A shout out to James Birdsong. Glad you liked it!
Chapter 36
"Good news! The body scan reads everything as normal. The internal damage done has been reversed due to your amazing healing abilities," Tygra smiled as he told the room the test results. The litah had a pensive look on her face while the rest of the people in the room wore smiles.
"When can she come home?" Lion-O asked.
"Right now unless Doctor Malabar has any objections," the tiger turned to the vulture.
"I have no objections. Mainly concerns," Malabar said.
"What would those be Doctor?" Cheetara inquired.
"Well my Queen, my biggest concern is that the serum worked in its entirety. You see its possible that Sahara could still have foreign DNA in her system. These transformations work well on living cells but not so much on dead ones," the vulture explained.
"Yes but cells decay on their own all the time right?" Leo asked.
"Yes they do but fragments of cells may clog arteries or be absorbed by antibodies. Antibodies should destroy the fragments but since we do not completely understand how Sahara's antibodies work, it could rejuvenate the dead cells containing either the female DNA or Mumm-Ra's DNA. Perhaps I am overreacting but I think that for the next month, a DNA sample should be taken every three days. Should we see nothing after a month, I would step it down to every four days for the next month. At which time I believe we could make a fair judgment of her condition," Malabar said.
"Do you believe this to be necessary?" Lion-O wanted to know.
"I do and if I know my daughter-in-law that look on her face says she does as well," Pumyra interjected.
"She is right Dad," Sahara said.
"Forgive me Doctor Malabar. I should not question your reasons," the lion nodded to him.
"It is quite all right my King. We are treading into unknown territory and if someone did not question, I would think it odd. As I am obligated to keep my knowledge a secret, should I remain on New Thundera until the tests are finished?" The vulture wondered.
"I don't believe it is necessary. We have the staff to look at the samples and test them. Are you ok with being whisked away by Lucius again if need be?" Tygra asked.
"I must say that was fun and fascinating," Malabar smiled.
"Whatever you decide Doctor, know that New Thundera welcomes you for as long as you wish to make your stay. I know that Lucius and his family would love to have you," Lion-O smiled.
"Well then perhaps I will extend my stay for a little while," the vulture nodded.
"Excellent! What say we all get back to the Lair and see what Snarf has whipped up for dinner?" Leo asked.
"Sounds like a plan to me!" Tyler said.
"Tygra do invite Doctors Forleon and Punthar along with their families," Lion-O said.
"Absolutely," the tiger quickly left the room and headed to find the two doctors.
"Has anyone seen my uniform?" Sahara asked, noticing she wore only a hospital gown.
"Why don't I run home and get a clean one? You relax and that'll give Snarf time to have his mini-heart attack and then get dinner ready," Tyler suggested.
"Good call," Sahara smiled. The group took off, leaving the litah alone with her thoughts. Something wasn't quite right but she couldn't put her finger on it. With everyone gone, she closed her eyes and calmed her mind.
"Jaga, I know you can hear me, show yourself and bring Mumm-Rana with you," it was quite obvious she was in no mood.
"Not even your father can summon me girl. Do not forget with whom you are speaking," Jaga appeared before her.
"Don't you get all snippy with me. You've known from the beginning what has been going on and both of you have left me in the dark. I'll not have it," Sahara told him as she jerked her head toward Mumm-Rana.
"You deserve to know but it was not his place to tell you. Do not take it out on him," the mummy said.
"Then you tell me. You gave me all these powers with no explanation and now I have almost died due to Mumm-Ra and his trickery. This was not the first time and I doubt it will be the last. Tell me what is the ultimate plan?" Sahara wanted to know.
"I cannot tell you about the destiny that lies ahead. I can only tell you about the journey. There will be two more incidents that will shape who you are and what you will become and in the process the fate of New Thundera and her allies will be shaped along with it," Mumm-Rana told her.
"I will be there every step of the way young Princess, much like your father before you. Leo does not share in this gift and you must be able to use yours to the best of your abilities," Jaga spoke up.
"I appreciate that Jaga and I do apologize for my behavior but you do understand where I am coming from?" Sahara asked.
"I do my child. Just promise me you'll be more even tempered with your cubs," and with a wink both he and Mumm-Rana vanished.
Back at the Lair, Leo headed for the control room to tell Panthro that dinner was ready. He walked into the door as for some reason they were locked.
"Ow," he rubbed his nose before using the override code on the keypad. The doors swooshed open and closed behind him.
"What's the meaning of… Sweet Jaga's toothbrush!" Leo shouted as his eyes fell upon Panthro with Lea sitting on his lap. Although sitting wasn't exactly the right phrase, it was more like riding.
"What the hell is wrong with you two? Every time someone turns around you're acting like rabbits?" The litah asked as he shielded his eyes, waiting for them to separate.
"The door was locked. Now when you find a woman you love more than life itself, come talk to me," Panthro smirked.
"Well dinner's ready. Although I think I've lost my appetite," Leo said rushing from the room.
"Have we scarred him for life?" Lea asked, blushing.
"We weren't entirely naked. Besides my guess is that he'll walk in on his sister too," the panther chuckled.
To Be Continued…