Chapter 2

So while Leanna learned the ropes in the control room, Lion-O met Cheetara in his office so they could talk about the reception for their wedding. It had been a whirlwind romance so far but considering how the two of them had actually been teasing one another for so long it really was unexpected. That and given Lion-O's diagnosis they decided that waiting just wasn't an option.

The King of New Thundera was still working to recover from the events of six months ago. He had been cleared to do his Kingly duties but not for Lord of the ThunderCats duties. His heart was stronger than it had been in a long time but the eventual requirement for a pacemaker still left too many questions for the doctors. They feared that going back on full active duty would push the pacemaker to the limits and if it broke then that would be even worse. Due to the injuries he sustained and the exhaustion he suffered before them, the pacemaker was the only option to relieve the arrhythmia that had developed. His heart was struggling to pump the blood to where it needed to go and the slow beating of the organ was the reason his color and circulation had taken a rather ugly turn. Now he seemed very healthy but there were still limitations to what he could do. He had been promised by the doctors that eventually that would go away but he had to build up his endurance and do it slowly so they could see how the pacemaker was doing.

"You seem preoccupied," he said as he entered his office to find the cheetah staring off into space and not at the book in her lap. She had curled up on the couch that resided along the far wall of the room.

"Huh?" She asked shaking her head as he sat down next to her.

"Exactly. Everything ok?" Lion-O wanted to know.

"Oh I was just looking at this book from the caterer and it hit me that my mom won't be here to celebrate with us. She would have loved to help me pick out my dress and give me ideas on the food and what kind of party to throw. I miss her so much," Cheetara explained, pulling her lips over her teeth and back into her mouth, it was only something she did when she was thinking or sad and Lion-O understood all too well what was going through her head.

"I was thinking the same thing about my dad except for the dress part, he'd probably frown about that," he admitted as he pulled her close.

"Your father would be very proud of you," she smiled slightly with a small chuckle.

"For wearing a dress?" The lion teased.

"For being man enough to wear one, yes," she laughed again before continuing,

"He'd be proud of you for all that you've done and the Cat you have become."

"Well I could say the same for your parents," he smiled.

"I don't feel like looking at this book anymore," she admitted.

"I told you we could let Snarf set it up," the lion chuckled as he knew that she had not wanted that. Snarf was more than willing to help but she had wanted to look at all the options and pick what she and her betrothed wanted – not what Snarf thought they wanted.

"No, I just…" she didn't finish the sentence as she put her lips on his.

"Somehow I don't think one little kiss will satisfy me this time," he waggled his eyebrows.

"The doctors…" she started.

"They said no sex. They didn't say anything about making love," the lion was pushing his luck but the fact that they'd been tamping down their desire for so long had caused it now to be boiling near the surface, especially now that he was free of the hospital bed.

"Right here in your office?" She asked as his lips found his neck and his hands roamed her body.

"The door is locked and the "Do Not Disturb" sign is out," Lion-O chuckled.

"If you feel anything you're not supposed to, you need to tell me," she said as she more actively met his touches with some of her own. He only nodded and it wasn't long before articles of clothing began to fly onto the floor.

In the Control Room, Panthro had finished showing Lea everything and he had her sit next to him as they monitored the cameras and the planet.

"I'm guessing this job can get kind of boring," the lioness said.

"At times but boring is better than being on alert," the panther admitted.

"I've got Camera 5 picking something approaching," Punthar alerted them.

"Put it up on the big screen," Panthro ordered.

"Permission to come aboard?" Mandora smirked into the camera lens from atop her motorcycle.

"Permission granted. To what do we owe the pleasure?" The panther asked.

"Something for ThunderCat ears only," the Evil Chaser said.

"Proceed to the hangar and I'll meet you down there," Panthro told her.

"Roger," she nodded and the communication ended.

"Stay here with Punthar and I'll go see what Mandora needs," the panther turned to the lioness. She nodded and gave him a slight smile before he headed out of the room.

To Be Continued…