A/N: Don't know about anybody else but this uploader won't take your file thing is getting old...
Chapter 21
Rodchenko had clammed up but Mandora wasn't done just yet. She went to the Lair's Control Room and called Mars to check up on everyone. Lion-O reported that they'd be heading to New Thundera shortly. The planet had been calm since the earthquake machines had been stopped but the holes left still had no solution.
"Has my team found anything they could use in catching the people responsible for Kostoff and the machines?" The Evil Chaser wanted to know.
"They've collected a lot of somethings but they said they want to use the facilities on New Thundera before they draw any conclusions. I believe they're sending you a secured e-mail now," Lion-O explained.
"Excellent. We need to nail this bastard and quick. How is Mwende holding up?" She asked.
"Good I guess. He's just hoping that moving the biospheres is the only thing they have to do to make Mars livable for everyone again," he said.
"I've got more Evil Chasers working on a solution back at headquarters. The Space Council of Planets has been in touch as well. They are sending help to New Thundera and Third Earth to make sure all the temporary housing is finished before the weather takes a turn later this year. They might be able to help with the new biospheres too," Mandora told him.
"We were trying to keep things quiet until we had our bad guy in custody but that was a pipe dream anyway. I will be on hand to thank everyone personally," Lion-O smiled.
"Well you're never in this alone you know. One call to me and…" she trailed off.
"We thought we could handle it but it was becoming daunting and dangerous. I'm just glad that Mars is stable enough to hold people again," he smiled back.
"Oh I'm sure you're not the only one. See you tonight," with that the call ended and Mandora turned to leave when Lea came into the Control Room.
"What's up?" The Evil Chaser wondered.
"If I said not much would you believe me?" The lioness joked.
"Yeah that's rich," Mandora chuckled.
"FSB has taken Rodchenko's lawyer to him. The lawyer is of course demanding the release of his client," Lea said.
"Well we can't hold him yet. My team is heading to New Thundera with your brother shortly. We should have some more solid evidence once they use your crime lab this evening," the Evil Chaser explained.
"Ok so meantime, FSB should probably tail him. I know we can't," Lea pointed out.
"Not sure I trust them completely but that Alexei seems like a good guy. Maybe he has some trusted people he could put on it," Mandora wondered.
"Couldn't hurt to ask. Might want to keep what your team has a secret though until they get here," the lioness suggested.
"Oh definitely keeping that close to the vest. Speaking of which, why hasn't that panther put a ring on that finger of yours yet?" Mandora switched topics.
"I imagine he's afraid of Lion-O's reaction. Technically, I'm the older sister but sometimes he treats me like a younger sister. Plus it would also make him a Prince of Thundera and fourth in line to become Lord of the ThunderCats. Marrying me is quite complicated," she said.
"Complicated, scomplicated. He loves you, you've been dating for a long while; he needs to man up," the blonde told her.
"Maybe when things aren't so crazy," Lea chuckled and shook her head.
"Oh yes because that is going to happen," Mandora teased.
To Be Continued…