Chapter 5
Lion-O, Cheetara, and Lynx-O arrived at Mumm-Ra's pyramid in the Thunderstrike, Thunder Claw, and Hover Cat. They all knew that they were walking into a trap but they hadn't seen what choice they had. The plan was for Lynx-O and Cheetara to free the others while Lion-O looked for Mumm-Ra. Once the others were free they could help Lion-O. It wasn't a great plan but they didn't feel that they could wait any longer to help their friends in case their injuries were serious. Of course the plan was also based off assumptions. Lion-O had been able to enter Mumm-Ra's pyramid back on Third Earth but they had no idea if the pyramid on New Thundera was the same. Theoretically, it should be but Cheetara had a bad feeling about the whole thing. "Should" and "are" were two different words and two different possibilities.
The three walked over to where the entrance that Lion-O had found before should be. They were lucky. This pyramid was designed just like the other and finding their way in wasn't difficult. The next step was to find the others.
Panthro grabbed the chain that linked his left arm top the wall and crushed it. With one arm free he reached across to his other arm chain and crushed it as well. Unfortunately, once he released his right arm it immediately began to throb. The chain had been supporting it and now it hung limply at his side. Bending over he released himself from the leg irons. Now completely free, the panther went over to Ben-Gali.
"It's your turn. You'll have to help Pumyra while I help Tygra. I doubt very much that the two can walk by themselves." Panthro said.
"All right." The white tiger nodded. In a few seconds, Ben-Gali was free and he stood up. His shoulders hurt immensely but he couldn't think of himself at a time like this. Pumyra needed him and that was more important. Panthro freed the puma and her husband gently took her in his arms.
"We'll get you to the Lair and get you all patched up. You'll be ok." He promised her.
"It's not… me you… should be… worried about." Pumyra breathed sharply. This statement made Ben-Gali wonder what she meant but she was in a lot of pain so he didn't press the subject. Panthro then freed Tygra and the ThunderKittens.
"All right, let's try to find a way out." The panther motioned for everyone to follow him but before they could Mumm-Ra entered the room.
Cheetara suddenly grabbed the sides of her head with her hands. Lion-O and Lynx-O stopped and turned to her.
"Are you all right?" The lion asked worried. Then he heard the Sword of Omens roar and he knew something was wrong.
"I see the others. Great Jaga! Mumm-Ra is destroying them!" Then just as the vision had appeared it was gone and Cheetara bolted off in the direction her vision had told her. Quickly, the Lord of the ThunderCats and Lynx-O followed her.
"So you thought you could try to escape! You should have realized it could never have been that easy! Now you will suffer the consequences!" The ever-living source of evil bellowed. Energy blasts shot forth from his hands and the weaponless ThunderCats tried to protect each other. Ben-Gali put Pumyra behind him and charged toward the mummy. Panthro tried to help him but both were zapped by Mumm-Ra. Then they heard a cry.
"Ho!" An energy blast from the Sword of Omens struck Mumm-Ra in the back. The mummy turned and faced Lion-O.
"So you think you can shoot me in the back?" The evil creature wondered.
"Cowards get shot in the back." Lion-O challenged. This made Mumm-Ra mad and he shot an energy blast toward the Lord of the ThunderCats. The lion deflected it with the Sword.
"Help the others!" Lion-O shouted to Cheetara and Lynx-O. With Mumm-Ra distracted, the two rushed to help their friends.
To Be Continued…
