Bengali led Schwenk down a few corridors until they entered a small room, where Shula and Lion-O where waiting. Lion-O looked at them. "What on Thundera happened?" he demanded. "He resisted" Bengali said flatly, placing Schwenk down on a seat.

"That's one way to put it!" Schwenk moaned "I call it brutality...I just about defended myself and look what happened! High principles you lot have...thank the ancients for your Code of Thundera, it'd be anarchy without it!" Schwenk said dourly.

"Schwenk.. that's enough" Lion-O said quietly. He nodded for Shula to continue. He and Bengali are here to make sure he doesn't try and eat him again.

"So Schwenk... what do you think is to become of you now?" Shula said in an even tone.

"I'm guessing absolutely nothing will happen to me...why should it? I've done nothing wrong. You have effectively kidnapped me. Well, Lion-O...explain yourself" Schwenk pointed at Lion-O.

Lion-O sighed. he just can take him in small doses. "I don't have to justify myself to you of all people" he retorted.

"Yes you do! What am I charged with!" Schwenk stood and thumped the table.

"I believe Shula has the list... maybe murder?" Bengali pointed out sarcastically.

"No!" Schwenk smiled "Shula has 'a' list...problem is, that list has nothing to do with me!"

"Shula...what is he wanted for...please elaborate for our guest" said Lion-O.

"War crimes, involving the murder of 197 innocent victims. He is also wanted for murder and extortion on Bengalia...need anything else Lion-O?"

"Also criminal damage to my ship as well as yours Shula?"

"Pah! You fixed it...that's hardly damage. I'll make sure I do a better job next time around!"

"Never the less you understand why you have been captured. we know about the issue with Myra. we not holding you accountable for her actions, only your own"

"Lion-O" Schwenk said, deliberately ignoring the others. "You have missed the point completely. WHO is being tried for war crimes and murder exactly?"

"You are Schwenk"

"Which Schwenk are you talking about?"

"Don't play games with me. I know what you trying to do... thinking that because she has healed you, she healed all those crimes committed as well? I don't think so. 197 people are still dead. you must face up to your responsibility."

"Well I died. Since my 'rebirth' how many murders have I committed? How many war crimes? Do you normally punish people for crimes committed by their ancestors? I DIED for my crimes...look inside of Shula's gut...see how much ME there is inside. How many times are you legally allowed to punish? For those crimes I paid the ultimate price already...so now, what am I being charged with?"

Lion-O shook his head in disgust, not sharing his vision. "Shula? Is he still responsible"

"That would be your decision to make Lion-O, after all, they were your subjects in the main. I will hold my own counsel for now" Shula's eyes narrowed when he looked at Schwenk.

Lion-O looked at Schwenk. "These crimes where committed against the people of Thundera. you trivial excuses will not wash with me. You will be held accountable for the crimes you committed. people can die and be brought back to life through the miracle of healing or medicine all the time. this does not stop their responsibilities as it will not stop yours. We are going back to Thundera where a trail will he held to determine your fate"

Schwenk looked shell shocked "Wha...? How the hell can you try me AGAIN? It's double jeopardy...I've already served my conviction. I didn't ask to be resurrected...the ancients saw fit to resurrect me and I'm sure it wasn't in their mind to have me executed again, they have plans for me. Just because you are not privy to their intentions doesn't make it right. You have no charge to lie on me, you have no jurisdiction! You cannot do this!"

"I can. and I will. Gaston Schwenk, you are hereby charged with the murders of 197 thunderians. you will be provided with a trial and a representative. the people of Thundera whom you committed these crimes should in turn decide your fate. does that seem fair to you Shula I would like any advice"

"I'm not sure about this Lion-O...I...I did kill him for those crimes" Shula sounded edgy

"Do you think we should let him go. do you think he would commit again. he hasnt changed"

"I cannot advice you in this matter, Lion-O. You need to do what is right by you and the Code of Thundera"

Lion-O looked gravely at Schwenk. "I will not change my decision. you will be held accountable. we leave for new Thundera at once. I will not just dismiss 197 lives like you have" he said getting up from the table. "Bengali set course for new Thundera" "Bengali looked at Lion-O as he walked out. " Yes Lord Lion-O" Bengali said, following him out the door. "Shula take him back to the cells" he asked as he left.

"No...No! You can't do this" Schwenk stood up "You cannot charge me with anything! Are you mad?" In a moment of blind panic he dashed out of the room.

Lion-O and Bengali where talking, while they saw Schwenk dash out of the room. "Shula!" Lion-O shouted and Bengali went for him.

Shula hesitated for a moment "This is getting out of control" he then saw Lion-O and Bengali head through the door, he followed them to see what disaster befell Schwenk next.

Bengali caught up with Schwenk and restrained him. "Lets get you back to the cells" he said quietly, taking him back. Lion-O watched on. his eyes fell on Shula, his brow narrowed. he said nothing to the lion and turned round and started back to the bridge.

"Wait!" Shula roared "I'll take him back!"

Bengali nodded and handed him over to Shula. he then went back to the bridge himself.

Shula grabbed Schwenk's collar and walked towards the cells. Then he stopped and lifted Schwenk to face level "Fancy meeting you here" he smiled a toothy grin. "Look...err...Shula...please...don't do anything...please" tears fell down Schwenk's face.

"Do anything? Like what? No...I'm just going to sit back and enjoy your trial"

"But...you know it's wrong...say something to Lion-O, he'd listen to you!" Schwenk implored.

"What?" Shula roared with laughter "Me? Save you? Oh...death has made you a clown my friend"

"Please" Schwenk blubbered "Don't let them do it to me...please"

"You deserved to die first time...then I was robbed and you came back to life...you know what I'm hoping for...a second meal...perfectly legal too. I can't do it here that would cause his highness too many problems, hmmm. Now, let's get you back to your cozy cell, where you can sit a think about a long stay in my stomach again...you did taste SO good Schwenk" Shula licked his lips, then after a moments pause, he belched in Schwenk's face. "You just said 'hi' to yourself"

Shula then slammed Schwenk into the wall for good measure and then dragged him, still kicking, struggling and crying back to his cell. He opened the door and literally threw him in. "I'll see you later Schwenk, I'm just going to use the can so I can make more room for the rest of you!" Shula then walked away, laughing.

Myra hurried over to Schwenk "Oh my what is the flea bag done?" she asked helping him to his feet.

"I...I...I'm being put on trial on New Thundera...Lion-O won't accept that I've already paid for my crimes" Schwenk said tearfully.

Myra sighed. She hadn't expected anything less of him. "We will work something out" she soothed helping on to the bench.

"I'm going to die...again. Shula can't wait!"

"not if I can help it" Myra muttered.

"What can we do stuck here? It'll be straight from the cell to the dock...I'm doomed"

"That's not the Schwenk I know. we will break out of here, or escape while on Thundera." she stated, sitting next to him on the bench.

"Shula knows...he knows that Lion-O can't do this, but he won't help me"

"I wouldn't expect anything less of Lion-O. He more then likely knows and understands your point, but he has an example to set. it would look very bad for him if he let the most wanted war criminal in history go, because he died and then was brought back. he has to think of his people. regardless if we agree or not"

"Talk to him...please...he might listen to you" Schwenk tried to smile at Myra

"I will try that's I can do" she said, wiping away the reminder of his fearful tears.

"How do we get him down here? Time is of the essence!"

At that point Cheetara walked down. "Your turn Myra" Myra gave Schwenk a look of fear.

"You leave her alone!" Schwenk moved Myra behind him "You've stitched me up...isn't that enough" he glared. "You step in here and you'll take us both on!"

"I thought you might say that. that's why I brought your best friend" she said as Shula walked in and stood beside him. Myra held on to Schwenk's arm.

"No! You won't take her! I've got nothing to lose anyway, seeing as you're now taking the illegal approach to justice, then I don't mind a go at re-arranging your face, and I'm sure Myra will help!"

"That's enough" Lion-O stated flatly. "Myra is not in any danger. I will not allow it" He said sternly. he just heard them from the bridge over the communicator and joined them guessing there would be trouble.

"and you!" Schwenk jabbed his finger at the Lord of the Thundercats "are no person to give assurances! They're meaningless to you...you just do what you want you want people to see. No! She's not going anywhere...are you prepared to kill me with your own hands Lion-O to get what you want this time?" he spat.

Lion-O opened the door. "Shula keep him pinned. Myra, come with me, don't make it more difficult" he said. Myra whispered to Schwenk watching him unlock the door. "this could be my chance to get you off" she suggested.

"Sorry Myra" he whispered "Just play along" Schwenk moved behind her and grabbed her throat "One step closer and I'll kill her!" he looked at Lion-O "I'm disappointed in you Lion-O, I expected this kind of behavior from Shula, but compared with you he's well balanced. You're no better than me. I did terrible things that I knew were wrong, and I didn't hide the fact, I lived with the horror. No, you do terrible things and hide the truth, just to get what you want...ha, I guess that makes you worse than me. I thought Thundercats had values? Isn't truth important?"

"so is honor and loyalty" he muttered. "You have just enforced my decision. I had a glimmer of hope you would change as the result of your "recantation". you have just proved you are as much as a murder as before. It's not just what I want, but it's what the families, the loved ones who would of lost because of you. let Myra go for Thundera's sake"

"No Lion-O...not until you think about what you're doing. You know I'm right...even Shula knows that and Bengali...well, he knows jack shit as usual. I have changed, but you won't even listen to me, hence the reason why we're in this position...this is your doing...not mine!"

Lion-O folded his arms. "You are not right. you murdered 197 people. if they came back along with then fair enough. but they are still dead. Justice is another value. you leading a happy life like nothing has happened, if not justice."

"Happy? Happy! Are you blind? What does it feel like to be eaten alive Lion-O? Tell me that. Just answer that and ask yourself at what point I'm happy or taking this for granted...haven't I suffered enough as well? What happens at my trial? They'll execute me as a war criminal, that's what. What will you do then Lion-O? Dig me up and torture me some more? It's never good enough is it!" Schwenk roared, he tightened his grip on Myra, whilst trying not to hurt her.

"What guarantee have I got that you wont go and kill another 197 people when life does not suit you?"

"Why do you need a guarantee? It's not your decision to make. Besides, how can I kill another 197 people, I'm not even in the military now. My life is different now...Myra wouldn't let me kill again, neither would the ancients who gave me new life...why not ask them?"

"You see that's exactly my predicament. I can't just let a war criminal go because he thinks he has changed."

"Then ask the ancients, they will tell you exactly what has happened. I've done 'my time' Lion-O, let it remain as that." Schwenk implored

"Lion-o the guardians resurrected him to protect me, the last Summoner" Myra said. "Please do not kill my last protector"

Lion-O resented. "I am not going to kill any one Lady Myranna." Myra looked at him shocked and let out a gasp. "Yes I know you of your real name. You can thank you father for that. what do you think your family thinks? either way, I will make a compromise. I will not set you free just as a drop of a hat Schwenk, I thought you could appreciate that on some level. What I will do is not make this decision my own. I will share council with the rest of the Thundercats, and then we will decide and that will be final. No trial. you can forget that. One promise I can make that your life will not be taken Schwenk. I will not do, and wouldn't have done that anyway. you assumed that. That's all I am giving you nothing more, nothing less. if that's not good enough, then I have to leave it to the trail."

Schwenk let go of Myra's throat. "That is acceptable, but I do have one more demand, however bizarre it might seem"

"what?"

"Instead of this cell, can we not share a cabin? Feel at liberty to make it as secure as you like and with a guard outside too, I'm sure Shula would offer. Can we have some privacy is what I'm asking for both of us?"

Lion-O nodded. "Ok Schwenk." He agreed, wanting this farce to end.

"Thank you... I guess I'd better let her ladyship go with you then" Schwenk stood back from Myra.

"Oh don't call me that, I hate it" she admitted to him.

"Sorry"

"I am just Myra"

"OK, I shall remember that" Schwenk conceded.

Myra smiled, and walked out of the cell. "Lets go. Shula come with me. Cheetara show Schwenk to his Cabin and stand guard outside until we are finished with Myra"

Cheetara nodded, and led Schwenk away, Myra watched them go, and a pang of nerves went through her in anticipation of whats going to happen

Schwenk walked to the cabin, his arm gripped tightly by Cheetara. "Hey...there's no need to cut my blood supply off Cheetoes!" Schwenk moaned.

"Stop groaning" Cheetara muttered letting in him his cabin.

"I will when you curl up and die" Schwenk smiled at Cheetara.

Cheetara gave the human a cold hard stare, then shut the door and locked Schwenk in.

Myra followed Shula and Lion-O back to the room where they were with Schwenk. and soon as they entered Lion-O beckoned her to sit down. Myra sat down.

As they sat down, Shula remained quiet and broody. Schwenk's situation made him uneasy.

Lion-O broke the uneasy silence. "Myra...I don't know really to begin with this...I know what happened two years ago. I have been speaking to your father. What you did was unacceptable. You put the lives of other people at risk for your personal vendetta...even now it seems gain?"

Myra just looked at the floor.

"I don't really want to know what has happened...and what has changed. But myself, and the Thundercats are bringing him to justice on New Thundera. I don't know what to do with you. I can't trust you, although I hate to damage the honor of your family and of the heritage. So you will remain locked in the cabin room with Schwenk, until we decide what to do."

Myra nodded.

"Do you have any questions Shula?"

"Why did you not kill him at the first chance you had?"

Myra looked up at Shula.

"I wanted to bide my time. He made Jaxx suffer in the most evil way possible I wanted to do the same. I wanted to get away with him away from everyone so I have him to myself...no one else would claim his death only me.."

"It would appear that he is still alive...doesn't seem a very good plan now, does it?"

"Only when people decide you capture you…. of course it is not a good plan eh? I wanted to plan most the torturous slowest death possible for him, we had only just got away and you lot ruined it all. I planned that soo well as well..." she sighed crossing her legs.

"He dies Myra...mission over...but miraculously he still walks thanks to your intervention!" Shula growled.

"SHula..shula...you have not a clue... typical male"

"Myra" Lion-O shot at her.

"What? I just explained I wanted to kill him when I was ready, I wanted to take slow, see all the expressions in his eyes and his face, taste his fear. We just escaped and then you lot turn up, when would I have the chance to do what I wanted to do?"

"So...your intention is to kill him slowly then?"

"Oh yes...just like what he did to Jaxx... Just imagine the worst murder you have seen and times that by ten, that's what he did to my Jaxx. Even reached the news that one. So many of his murders happened at that point, no one bothered to report them."

Shula laughed out loud. "So he thinks you love him and you think he's better dead...this is one hell of a mess, glad I'm not in charge around here Lion-O. Which'll be first, the trial or the lynching?" he roared with laughter at the uncomfortable look on Lion-O's face.

"So glad that my life and what I have gone through is soo amusing to you... you Shula are just a belly ache yourself. You spent most of life hunting some human down...I wait for him to come to me...you always miss out on killing him or catching him...I do it in 5 months...you managed to kill him...then he is brought back to life! just think you are nothing, just something is the result of vain...poor little lion!"

Myra started to burst out with laughter.

"Yes..." Shula thumped the table with his clenched fist, making the glasses on it rattle "and who brought him back to life? There you are Lion-O, maybe treason is the charge she should face...why spare her family name...she's not deserving of clemency!"

"I did not bring him to life...the guardians did! I did not instruct them to do such a thing! they behaved on their own will! All I saw was Jaxx, the pain of loss again…so don't blame me for some other actions! I just summon them I didn't know they would interpret it as me wanting him back"

"Yes...you summoned them...he could have died and justice will have been done, but no! You summoned and probably, deep down you knew he would be brought back to life...you magical slut!" Shula growled and his eyes narrowed menacingly.

"OOH insults! is all you have to live for little lion? such a waste... well..."

"THAT IT IS ENOUGH! BOTH OF YOU!"

"I suggest you read on thunderian history little Shula. Then see if I am a "Magical slut"

"Silence Myra!"

Myra folded her arms.

"I'm sure Jaxx would be very impressed at the way you're getting close to his murderer...nice ouch kitten!" Shula sneered.

"Why thank you!" she smiled.

"No thanks necessary!"

"Oh please I insist on thanking you on your blind observations!"

"They say love is blind...clearly in your case it's deaf and dumb as well"

"He is soo good at this Lion-O, He should one those Thundercat badges just for that!"

"STOP IT NOW!" Lion-O insisted, slamming his fists on the table growling.

"So, what's next then? Lord of the Thundercats?" Shula asked dryly.

"Why don't you go perm you mane and get angry at something else Shula, that's all your good for" Myra snorted twisting a strand of hair.

Lion-O sighed. he got up, and took Myra by the arm and led her out. "Go and get some rest or something Shula. I will take her back, and we get to Thundera and farce over and done with"

"Good...she's a bit cranky...obviously hasn't been getting much sleep recently...can't think why. Oh that's right, she's been working with the enemy...silly me!"

"Oh yeah that's right... looks like wont be sleeping very much for the rest of your life knowing all that hard work was for nothing like your existence" Myra laughed as she was led away.

"At least I get a second chance...you blew your only hope a long time ago!"

"who said only?" Myra sneered as she led away from view.

Schwenk lay out on the bed. It was firm, but not uncomfortable. He had removed his jacket and trousers and now wore a vest and boxer shorts. He worried about how Myra was coping.

Lion-O and Myra reached the cabin door. from the look of Lion-O's face Cheetara could read that it didn't go well. She unlocked the door and Lion-O led Myra in by the arm.

Schwenk jumped off the bed as Lion-O and Myra appeared in the doorway.

Lion-O sighed as he led Myra in the room. "We should reach Thundera in a few days. I suggest you think Myra. Think real hard. Don't sell yourself to evil to hide pain" he said shooting a look to Schwenk. He left the room, at this point Bengali had joined them to take over from Cheetara. He looked the door again before anyone could respond.

"What was that comment about? He is such a dick!" Schwenk hugged Myra.

Myra sort of held him back. this was starting to get to her a bit. she as so confused. why did she fall for the guy that killed the man she was going to marry? she couldn't understand it. "Shula thinks I am a magical slut?" Myra laughed.

"Oh? That's quite eloquent for him...not up for hugs then I assume" Schwenk felt slightly crestfallen.

"I'm sorry I got ripped to high Thundera back there" she said, and ran a hand through her hair as she sighed.

"I understand" Schwenk sat back down on the bed and looked at Myra "I guess sex is out then!"

Myra laughed. "You never give up huh? I have to admire your persistence"

"Oh...oh...you've got to let me wind Bengali up a bit...oh, this will be a laugh" and he walked towards the door.

Myra shook her head.

Schwenk banged on the door and waited for it to open.

"What?" Bengali shouted through the door.

"Open up...please"

"for thunder sake" Bengali muttered as he opened the door. "What?"

"OK...you might want to put your fingers in your ears for a little while...I'm about to shag Thundera's pinup girl for a while and you just know how she'll scream! Then, after about half an hour can you be a love and bring some champagne and two glasses...thanks" Schwenk winked at Bengali.

Bengali muttered thunderian curse words to himself as he slammed the door shut again.

Myra laughed clutching her belly.

"Oh he is just a hoot!" Schwenk howled with laughter at Bengali's expense.

"Oh dear!" Myra laughed wiping a tear away.

Schwenk knocked on the door again.

No answer.

Schwenk thumped on the door even harder.

Bengali sighed. he activated his COM link. "Cheetara?

"Yes Bengali?"

"Is it ready yet? he is giving me a headache"

"Yeah activating the force field now. if they try to brake out they will have a hard job. go and get some rest"

"Hey Bengali...have you got your fingers in your ears already!" Schwenk chuckled

"Thanks Cheetara" Bengali replied.

Schwenk turned and faced Myra "Boring bastards!"

Bengali turned to the door and thumped it hard, hoping it made someone jump. "Bye bye meat bag" Bengali retorted as he walked away.

"Oh! Meat bag... you're a one!" Schwenk replied sarcastically "Tell you what, while I'm here I'll give you a few lessons in love my friend...you can give your hand a rest for a while then!"

Myra walked up to the door, and put her ear to the door. "Looks like he has left"

"Gone to fumble with his blow up dolly probably"

Myra chuckled.

Bengali walked away from the prisoner's cabin wanting blood on his hands. He was steaming with rage. He decided to have a chat with Lion-O about it and get it off his chest. He knocked lightly on Lion-O's door.

"Come"

Bengali entered the room, clearly upset.

Lion-O looked up from a monitor, working on what was to come. "Whats wrong Bengali" Lion-O asked, Concerned.

Bengali slumped into the nearest chair. "Him!" he replied gravely

"I take it you mean the Human."

"Just take it with a pinch of salt"

"Oh yes!"

"Bengali, if you let him get to you, then you let him beat you. Be strong"

"I've tried being strong...he just seems to know how to get to people! He should be back in the cells"

"I know. But this situation is unique to say the least. Just leave the automatic force field online, then we don't have to contend with him until we new Thundera. That's the best I can do at this time"

"He needs sorting out... big cat style!"

"Bengali...that's not going to happen"

"But...why not...he deserves it...even you must admit that"

"We not the ones to dictate what he deserves simply because e gets on our nerves. We will follow the code and try him back on Thundera. Calm yourself"

"Gets on our nerves?" Bengali said incredulously "He is... a mass murderer… a his on his own with Myra in that room, Myra should be removed… It's disgusting and unnatural!"

Lion-O rubbed his eyes. "I can't change how people feel about each other. Not saying I agree with it, not saying I like seeing it. But I can't change how people feel."

Bengali remained silent at this.

Lion-O sighed. He looked back to his monitor. "We should be arriving at New Thundera on the next 2 days. It will be over soon"

"What do you think the council will say? You have a good insight into these things"

"Not this sort of thing." Lion-O admitted. "I would imagine they would try him for his crimes, he has hurt too many. But that's my opinion."

"He won't...get off will he...he will be properly punished?"

"If he was found guilty yes he would be punished"

"Punished... how?"

"I would like to see him locked away... not purely because we wont take a life, just because that would be the easy way out. Make him live each day in a cell"

"He has a habit of getting out of cells though...just read his record sometime"

"I have thank you" Lion-O shot back. "I would imagine something would be sorted if that happens of course. Remember this is all speculation at this point"

"Sorry, but it's hard to remain optimistic at this point...he certainly has luck on his side" he scowled. "It's a problem that would be so easily rectified!" he growled.

"Bengali... I need you the most to support me and be optimistic about the future, especially with Shula. If we follow the code, justice will be served. The code is there for a reason"

"I know...but..."

"But what?"

"Oh Lion-O... look at us...we're big, top of the tree alpha male cats... we're designed with a purpose! How can that purpose be wrong? We're not Berbils...we're fighting cats! Let's fight and end more evil!"

"We are thunderians, not savage animals!" Lion-O replied, with an angered tone in his voice. " Our purpose is not fight violence with more violence!"

"But this would end the violence!"

"NO it would not... what the next...and then after... it would be the end of our culture before we know it"

"But Schwenk will win! The Thunderian people would be in despair and then they'd look at us, and how we have let them down...what then?"

"Bengali!" Lion-O shouted. "I don't even know how or what is going to happen to him I not alone is deciding his fate, the Thundercats are! He could be sent to the gallows for all I know I cannot predict the future Bengali, do not assume that I have already decided to let him win. Try and think of it in my position. I can't just think of you, and me I have to think of every single life he has affected, human, Thunderain, and Jaga knows who else. I have to be fair, follow the code, and keep everyone happy at the same time. You have now comprehension of the burden on my shoulders right now. I wouldn't like anything more then just causally make it go away. But I cant. I have responsibilities, as the lord of the Thundercats."

"I understand that... maybe you should hand him over to Shula...he was sent after Schwenk, maybe we should just hand him over and that will be the end of it"

"Shula doesn't even know what to do. He is even unsure what he even believes... that is why he is being tried on new Thundera"

"Well...it's at times like this I'm glad you're in charge"

"I should take out insurance next time on the headaches that come along with it"

Bengali managed a light laugh at this quip.

Lion-O smirked.