Lost in limbo

Chapter 15

Lion-O found Cheetara; she was speaking to one of the residents by the name of Zara.

"Ladies "he said with a warm smile.

"My lord, "Zara bowed slightly.

"Please call me Lion-O" the lion said.

"Zara was asking about things on new thundera" Cheetara said.

"Oh yes, we have come a long way in the past ten years, we have rebuilt most of the city" Lion-O replied. "and we have had quite a few of our citizens return home from space"

"We have a population of over five million" Cheetara said "And more have trickled in over the years"

"We were quite excited to find out about our group" Lion-O smiled.

"And we are excited to finally be able to go home. If a cure can be found " Zara said.

"About that, I spoke with Mandora and the evil chasers are sending help" Lion-O said.

"That's wonderful news "Cheetara said.

"Will they be able to help us?" Zara asked.

"They are sending their best medical people and equipment "Lion-O said "So I am sure they can".

"The others will be happy, but there are a few who don't want to leave "Zara said.

"Well we can't and won't force anyone who doesn't want to leave to go with us" Lion-O said. "But life here must be hard for you".

"We've managed this long "Zara said with a shrug. "Just a few of the men don't want to leave"

"Well if they wish to stay we will make sure they have plenty of supplies and access to a ship if they change their minds, all are welcomed on New Thundera" Lion-O said.

"I know we want to take our children out of here, there is nothing for them here, and they deserve a good life and a chance to make something of themselves" Zara said.

"We do have schools and hospitals built and there is plenty of work to be found" Cheetara said "So once you are relocated housing and work will be provided for families that come"

"Sounds wonderful," Zara smiled. "I must go check on the children" she said and left the two thundercats alone.

Panthro headed towards the entrance of the cave when he met up with Lethea.

"Where are you going?" She asked.

"I have to go back to our ship to pick up some tools" the panther answered.

"Can I tag along?" Lethea asked.

"Sure if you like" Panthro smiled.

Lethea grinned and followed the panther outside, "May I ask you something"

"Sure. You can ask me anything" Panthro said.

"So you are my father"

"I am "Panthro nodded as they walked along the sands.

"How long have you known my mother?" Lethea asked.

"Your mother and I met about eighteen years ago, we were together three years before the destruction of our home" Panthro said.

"Did you know about me?" Lethea asked.

"Sadly no, I had no idea your mother was pregnant. If I had of known I would have brought her with me" Panthro said.

"Why didn't you bring her anyway if you two were together?"

"Well at the time I had to fulfill my duty as a Thundercat and we had to protect Lion-O at all costs," Panthro said "believe me leaving your mother on another ship was difficult and haunted me for years. I thought we would all be together on a new world, but when the mutants attacked the ships, I thought your mother's ship was lost, its something I still regret today".

Panthro stopped and looked at the young woman "I can't begin to say how sorry I am for everything. I didn't know about you, I have missed out on your entire childhood"

"Well I am here now" Lethea nodded.

"That you are "Panthro smiled and once again started towards the Feliner.