Chapter 13
The Thunderstrike landed in a boggy area some distance from the desert and the collapsed pyramid. Quickly, the three ThunderCats leapt out and began to unload their cargo.
"So do we shatter it and spread the pieces all over the swamp or do we just launch the sarcophagus into the swamp?" Cheetara asked.
"What do you think, Lion-O?" Panthro asked.
"Hmmm. Well I think we should just drop the sarcophagus into the swamp. That way we're guaranteed that Mumm-Ra will be with it." The Lord of the ThunderCats said.
"All right, then lets get this over with." Panthro smiled. The panther grabbed one end of the coffin and Lion-O grabbed the other. With one giant heave, Mumm-Ra's sarcophagus sailed through the air and landed in the slimy muck of the bog. The three ThunderCats watched in silence as the tomb sank into the mire. It was their hope that Mumm-Ra would never arise again and New Thundera and Third Earth would be safe forever. Slowly they boarded back onto the Thunderstrike and headed for Cat's Lair.
Pumyra looked over at Ben-Gali. He smiled slightly and she smiled back. Tygra had decided that in a few days the bandages could come off of the white tiger and had then gone back to figuring out how to make more of the pain medication for Pumyra. He hadn't said anything about her being pregnant because it wasn't his place. The puma would tell her husband in her own way and when she felt comfortable.
Lynx-O and WilyKit were manning the sensors when they noticed the Thunderstrike was coming in.
"Cat's Lair to Thunderstrike. Come in Thunderstrike." The lynx said.
"This is the Thunderstrike. Go ahead Lynx-O." Lion-O's voice came over the radio.
"What is the good news?" The older cat asked.
"We've disposed of Mumm-Ra and his sarcophagus. We hope to be home in about five minutes." Lion-O said.
"Outstanding! Shall I inform the others?" Lynx-O asked.
"If you don't mind I'd like to do it. I'd also like to personally thank the reservists." The Lord of the ThunderCats answered.
"Very well. Cat's Lair out." Lynx-O ended the conversation. WilyKat sat in his seat; his eyes were wide open.
"Mumm-Ra is really gone?" He asked. Lynx-O shook his head.
"Yes he is. Hopefully now we can live in peace."
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Approximately five minutes later, the Thunderstrike landed outside Cat's Lair. Immediately, the troops posted outside stood in formation at attention. Lion-O, Cheetara, and Panthro hopped out of the vehicle and walked up to them.
"I'd like to thank you on behalf of the ThunderCats and all the peoples of New Thundera and Third Earth. Today you helped defeat one of our worst enemies, Mumm-Ra." Lion-O spoke. A cry went up from the ranks.
"Thank you. Now we will be able to tell everyone the good news. Ten-hut!" The troops immediately fell silent and back into ranks.
"Dismissed!" Lion-O shouted. The troops fell out and started their journey back to the settlements.
The ThunderCats walked inside Cat's Lair and Panthro went to tell Lynx-O and WilyKat to join them. Cheetara walked with Lion-O to the infirmary. She slipped her hand into his and gave it a squeeze. He turned to her and smiled.
"You know I need to talk to you alone later." The lion said.
"Oh and what about?" Cheetara asked.
"That's for me to know and you to find out." Lion-O teased. The cheetah playfully punched his arm.
"If you're going to be that way…" he teased again. She laughed and let go of him as they entered the infirmary.
To Be Continued…
