Chapter 18
"Hello brother. I wish this call was under better circumstances," Lea smiled slightly to the lion on the screen. She had locked herself in the secure communications room of her transport so that only she and Lion-O could be part of the conversation.
"I do as well sister but Mandora has some information that could aid you in the investigation. Pali has sent it via secure connection to the Lair. How goes it?" Lion-O wanted to know.
"Blood at the scene, a smashed phone, no witnesses, two dead guards, and two injured guards. I'm told the Russian public does not necessarily trust its police force so I'm afraid the scene is all we have. I find the timing of this whole thing odd," Lea admitted.
"Doesn't sound promising. The timing is odd considering there cannot be many escape routes from inside the ship. What of any security cameras?" The King asked.
"My guess is that the cameras will be useless. This crime had to take inside knowledge and inside help. Plus there had to be more than one assailant," the lioness frowned.
"Trust no one outside of the ThunderGuard and stay safe. I have little doubt that the men responsible for kidnapping the President also are responsible for the earthquake machines," Lion-O said.
"I'll do what I can. As soon as I know something, you'll know something," Lea promised.
"Good. Take care," with that Lion-O ended the video call and headed out of Mwende's office.
"Does Lea need backup?" Mandora asked.
"Not right now but it doesn't look promising as far as leads go. Perhaps the information you brought will help her," the King smiled.
"I hope so. Now what is left to do?" The Evil Chaser wanted to know.
"The good doctors are working on keeping an eye on the planet. Evacuations are moving smoothly. I'm not sure what else we can do," Panthro heaved a sigh, missing home and his beloved. He had been in the middle of something important that he wanted to share with the lioness when all the hullabaloo had begun.
"My men have extracted everything they could out of the teams who had used the earthquake machines. I fear the only thing left is to what for the final evacuees to leave and then get off this rock ourselves. I really need to speak with the Council," Mwende spoke up.
"Incoming phone call," Mwende's electronic office door panel announced.
"Lea?" Lion-O wondered. Mwende shrugged and quickly headed in on his own. He was gone not long at all and that made everyone in the room nervous.
"President Kostoff was found. He suffered severe injuries and is close to death," he slumped his shoulders.
"I think it's time the Evil Chasers headed to New Thundera," Mandora said.
"Agreed. Pali, grab your gear and report to Mandora," Lion-O ordered.
"Yes, sir!" The reptile was off like a shot.
"What exactly will the Evil Chasers be able to accomplish that the Princess cannot?" Mwende asked.
"Not much really but our presence will be needed. The earthquake machines and the attempted murder of the President, now make it our jurisdiction on New Thundera. Our reach is great and our forces are feared throughout the evil portions of the galaxy. Needless to say, when we land on New Thundera, our criminals will know they are in serious trouble and with any luck, they'll make a mistake," Mandora smirked before giving her goodbyes. Lion-O promised to transport the Evil Chaser scientists back to New Thundera when they left and she thanked him before leaving the room.
To Be Continued…