After the events that has transpired outside his home in the Desert of Sinking Sands, Mumm-Ra was starting to monitor the movements of his new allies. He had hoped that he didn't make a mistake in allowing these people to destroy his enemies. Mumm-Ra was watching as Duke Nukem was tearing apart the Berbil fields. He like how Nukem's radiation destroyed most of the Berbil food supplies.
"This Duke Nukem is someone that I can get to like when it comes to devastation and destruction." Mumm-Ra started to say as he continued to enjoy thw show.
But then his delight started to turn to disgust when he saw the Thundercats arrive putting a stop to Nuklem's plans. "BLAST THOSE ACCURSTED THUNDERCATS THEY ARE REUNING EVERYTHING!" Mumm-Ra said as he saw Nukem getting blasted by the Thunderstrike's main weapon. "I'd better get that fool out of there then." Mumm-Ra said as he waved his hands and shot a beam into the image of Duke Nukem.
Moments later Duke Nukem materialized on the other side of the cauldron. Duke was not in the best of moods. "HEY, WHAT IS THE BIG IDEA ZAPPING ME AWAY FROM THE BATTLE, I STILL COULD OF TAKEN CARE OF THOSE THUNDERCATS FOR YOU -" Nukem said but was cut off by Mumm-Ra.
"SILENCE YOU MISERABLE EXCUSE FOR A LACKY!" Mumm-Ra said in a frighting tone.
"Hey listen here I was a bout to destroy them when that stupid Pyro punk caught me off guard." Nukem said while trying to defend himself.
"Be quiet you fool." Mumm-Ra said as he fired a beam of his own at Nukem.
The beam impacted in the same spot where Thunderstrike's weapon had struck him from before. The beam had less impact but Nukem seem to get the message and started to pipe down.
"Now lets check on your other friends." Mumm-Ra said as he gestured his arms over the cauldron and the image changed to Blight and Sludge.
He was happy that they were able to lure the Planeteer into the cave of time and disable Cheetara's super speed. But he wasn't happy when he then saw the Thundertank coming straight at them. Then seeing Blight's van being destroyed. Just like he did before for Nukem he raised his arms and shot two more beams into the reflections, causing Blight and Sludge to appear before him.
" I can't believe I am partners with 3 buffoons, who can't even take care of the Thundercats." Mumm-Ra stated becoming very angry.
"Now look here you bag of bones, I'd think that we have been doing pretty good considering we are on an alien planet. And futher more-" Blight continued until Mumm-Ra stopped her.
"SILENCE!" Mumm-Ra said as he waved both his arms above his head and shot multiple beams of energy around the room.
After the show of energy waves demonstrated by the mummy, Blight Sludge and Nukem started to quiet down. "Now that you are done complaining, I have a job for one of you." Mumm-Ra said as he pointed to Nukem. "I am going to teleport you to the Geiser of life. You must stop the Thundercats before they can help their friend recover from the effects of the Cave of Time."
"I will not fail this time Mumm-Ra." Nukem said as he was ready to go.
"I know you won't fail me, but just in case I am going to give you a little power boost." As Mumm-Ra spoke he shot a purple beam at Nukem that seemed to enhance his own power.
"What did you do to me? I feel stronger than ever." Nukem said as the power was flowing through his entire body.
"I have given an infusion of dark power which is now melding and enhancing your own power. Now go and do not fail me." With that Mumm-Ra again zapped Nukem and he disappeared.
The path to the Geiser of Life is very dangerous, even though the Thundercats were able to get Tygra there plenty of time, now they have to move faster to save Kwami. The effects of the cave are more severe then they first thought. Kwami. Even though he made it out he was starting to have problems staying awake as well as his memory. Wheeler tried to help his friend along with Willa and Nayda.
"Come on buddy stay with us. Linka is gonna kill me if we can't get you fixed up." Wheeler said trying to keep is friend awake.
"You must really care about him if you are trying everything to help." Nayda said while watching Wheeler.
"He is my friend and part of the Planeteer family. I would do anything for them"
"Well don't worry much longer, we are almost at the Geiser." Willa said trying to help the young man who saved their lives awhile ago.
"Thanks Willa, I needed to hear that."
"I hope that you are not making Linka jealous with all this flirting Wheeler." Kwami spoke as he was trying to stay awake.
"Kwami my man, stop worrying about my flirting, which I was not, and try to stay awake."
"We are just about there Wheeler, can you get the rope out from under your chair." Tygra asked .
"Sure OK." Wheeler said as he grabbed the rope. "Why do we need this for anyway"
"We need to tie it around Kwami's waist and let him go into the pool and then into the Geiser itself.
"What can't I go with him?"
"If you into the Geiser's pool as well as the Geriser, the water will start to effect you as well. It will make you younger and weaker." Willa stated so the Wheeler would understand the danger.
"I understand Willa thanks for the info." Wheeler stated as he again look at Kwami. "Hey there bud, do you think you will be able to make it?"
"I will try my friend but we must hurry."
"Can't this thing go any faster Panthro?"
"I've used up all of the spare Thundrillium activating the afterburners." Panthro said while he was trying to navigate the tank.
"I'm sorry Panthro, I know you are only trying your best."
"We are just about there, I can see the Geiser in the distance." Tygra stated.
Just then Duke Nukem materialized right infront of the pool and started firing much stronger beams of Radiation at the Thundertank.
"HANG ONE THIS IS GONNA BE CLOSE". Panthro said as the beams just missed the edge of the Thundertank.
Fourntally the tank stopped near another side of the pool, but they still had to get Kwami there. "Tygra, take Wheeler and get Kwami to that pool. The rest of us will try to keep that thing busy." Lion-O told everybody in the tank.
"Be careful Duke Nukem's radiation bolts can do a lot a damage" Wheller spoke trying to warn the others.
"We'll be careful, now get going." Willa stated as herself, Nayda, Panthro and Lion-O climbed out of the tank and to confront Nukem.
While the others started to distract Nukem, Wheeler has just finished tying the rope around Kwami's waist. "I sure hope this stuff works Tygra." Wheeler said as he and Tygra started to lift Kwami out of the tank.
"It should work as long as there aren't any Winged Water Serpents around here."
"Winged Water Serpents?" Wheeler said looking confused. "What are those?"
The Winger Water Serpents are the guardians of the the geiser and do not like anybody coming in to abuse the water's powers. The guardians have bodies like snakes but are more designed to float and obtain moisture. The wings almost like that of a Griffin but are much smaller in design.
The Thundercats did battle them once before but they couldn't risk a lengthily fight. They had Lion-o distract the guardians while Cheetara started to get them dizzy. But now they had to come up with a different plan since Cheetara was back at the lair.
All of a sudden a bunch of the Water Serpents started to bombard Wheeler Kwami, and Tygra. "Get Kwami to that pool I'll handle these guys.' Tygra said as he took his tradmark bola whip and started to strike each one of the Water Serpents.
Wheeler couldn't believe his eyes, a small object about the size of a kid's toy transforming into a long whip while the three bolas at the top of Tygra's weapon started to catch fire. He would have like to see how this battle was going to end but he had to get Kwami to that pool.
"Hang on Kwami, were almost there." Wheeler said as they just reached the edge of the pool's water. "Ok bud the rest is up to you." He continued as he saw Kwami starting to walk in the water.
Suddenly he heard a voice warning him to duck. Wheeler, listening to the voice got out of the way just as a radiation bolt just missed the top of his head.
Meanwhile while Wheeler and Tygra was helping Kwami out of the tank, the resdt of the team started to attack Nukem. Panthro took out his trademake knunchucks and started to fling them around. Willa and Nayda both took their bows and got their arrows ready to fire. Lion-O drew his sword as he put his other hand into the holster of his trademark Claw Shield.
Nukem, seeing all of the weapons drawn on his wasn't afraid, he knew that the enhanced powers that he got from Mumm-Ra would be enough to stop the Thundercats." Come on you little fools, lets see what you can do against a new and improved Duke Nukem. HAHAHA"
"I'll take that challenge, Nayda now." Willa said as she and Nayda both fired their arrows at Nukem.
"Don't make me laugh." Nukem said as he fired a bolt of infrared heat and vaporized both arrows.
"Anyone else care to try?"
"Lets see if you can handle this yellow head." Panthro said as he took the blue and red ends of his knunchucks are fired hot fire and ice beams at nukem.
The beams did strike Nukem but nothing was happening. "HAHAHA that tickles Thundercat." Nukem said as he fired a radiation bolt at Panthro.
Panthro quickly evaded the beam but that was buy the skin of his teeth. "Lion-O, this guy is much stronger than the last time."
"I know Panthro, Mumm-Ra must have done something to enhance him."
Just then Nukem fired another radiation beam at the Thundercat, but they all got out of the way. But then they realized that the beam was heading for Wheeler at the edge of the pool. "WHEELER, QUICKLY GET DOWN!" Willa shouted just as the beam was within range.
Fourtunatly Wheeler heard the warning and ducked out of the way. While they saw that Wheeler was safe, they also saw that Kwami was in the pool, while Tygra was busy taking care of the Water Serpents.
"We have to stop this guy and get back to the pool" Panthro stated. "Wheeler won't know when to pull Kwami out while Tygra is busy.
"All right then Panthro, lets combine the energy from the sword with the energy from your weapon. It just might throw Nukem for a loop." Lion-O offered a plan of attack.
Panthro thinking that might be the only way nodded his head. "HO!" Lion-O shouted as the sword grew from its dagger state to its long sword mode. "You ready to do this Panthro?" Panthro gave a nod and let Lion-O take the lead.
Nukem, thinking that he can't be defeated this time was unprepared for the combined attacks from both the Sword Of Omens and Panthro's chucks. The impact caused the yellow bricked giant to go to his knees while he was in pain.
The Thundercats and their allies were just about to finish the job when Nukem disappeared again. Now that he was gone, the others ran back over to try to help Tygra with the water Serpents.
Tygra was having his hands full trying to keep the winged serpents busy while Kwami and Wheeler made it to the edge of the pool. Tygra was so distracted that he almost didn't see the radiation bolt come at Wheeler until he heard Willa's voice. He was very happy when he saw that the beam had missed him completely. But he still couldn't get to Wheeler and Kwami until he has taken care of these winged pests.
Just then he saw some arrows come out of nowhere to distract the guardians. Tygra look around to see where the arrows came from and he saw his friends coming to help. He was relieved, now he could leave these pests and go help wheeler and Kwami.
Back at the pool, Wheeler was holding on to the rope while he saw his friend walking closer and closer to the Geiser. Once he made it to the center, Kwami walked right into the spring.
"I'm glad Kwami made it into the spring but now what do I do" wheeler thought as another hand landed on the ropes.
Wheeler looked and saw that Tygra was joined him by the pool's edge.
"How long was he in there?" Tygra asked hoping it was not to late.
"He just walked in." Wheeler replied
"We wait 30 seconds and pull him out, got it?" Tygra stated.
Wheeler nodded his head, he knew that they have done this before so he has learned to trust his new ally. While he was waiting for the 30 second mark, he saw something happening to his friend within the spout. Kwami's weakened muscles were becoming stronger again, his hair color was returning to its dark black color and the wrinkles on his face were disappearing as fast as they first appeared. Tygra using his intellect kept a watchful eye on Kwami until he has reach the proper age.
"Now Wheeler, pull the rope." Tygra said as they both pulled the rope bringing Kwami back out of the spout and back to the others.
Kwami, now fully restored walked out of the pool and greeted his fellow Planeteer and his rescuers.
"Aw man is it ever good to have you back Kwami." Wheeler said as he and Kwami exchanged high fives."
"Thank you my friend, that was one experience I would not want to repeat again." Kwami stated as the rest of the group started to laugh.
"I am glad that you are safe Kwami." Willa stated. "But you should not have tried to help us without knowing the terrain first."
"That is one mistake I will never make again." Kwami said as Wheeler, Willa, Nayda and himself started to laugh again.
Now turning his attention to Wheeler the new fully restored African pondered his next question.
"Wheeler, did you find anyone else?"
"Yea, Linka and Gi are back at the Cat's Lair waiting for use to return."
"But what about Ma-Ti?
"Sorry bud, no such luck yet."
"Come on Kwami let's get you back to your friends." Tygra stated as the rest the Thundercats joined them.
"Umm I sorry whom are you guys?" Kwami look confused the strangers knew his name but he didn't know theirs.
"Oh man I am so sorry Kwami." Wheeler responded knowing that Kwami was never introduced to their friends. "This is Lion-O Tygra, and Panthro. They are the Thundercats.
"And the woman who helped me out of the cave earlier?"
"The was Cheetara she a member of them too. She should be with Gi and Linka by now. Lets get into the tank and try to make contact." Wheeler suggested as they all went back into that tank and started to head back to the Lair.
While in the tank heading back to the lair, the radio started to come alive. "Tower Of Omen to Thundercats"
"Thundercats here Lynx-O whats going on." Panthro answered.
"I have just located the last signal." Lynx-O stated from the communicator.
"That's great news Lynx-O" Lion-O responded telling the other Planeteers.
"It has to be Ma-Ti" Kwami answered.
"Just a little while and we'll have our little buddy back with us." Wheeler stated as he an Kwami exchanged another high five.
"I'm afraid it won't be that easy." Lynx-O said through the radio after he was heard the good banter between Wheeler and Kwami.
"Whats wrong Lynx-O, where is he?" Panthro asked hoping to find out.
"I'm afraid he is in the forbidden zone passed the Thundrainum mountains."
"WE HAVE TO GET HIM BACK!" Wheeler shouting almost annoying the others.
"We will my friend just calm down and relax.' Kwami said hoping to help his friend.
"Sorry man, I've missed your level headiness."
"Its ok Wheeler, now Lion-O what can we do."
"We're to far from the Tower, so we'll contact Cheetara back at the lair have her take the Thunderstrike and pickup Lynx-O. Then we will discuss a plan to safely get into the forbidden zone.
"Roger Lion-O Tower of Omens out." With take that radio went silent again.
Panthro then used that radio to contact Cheetara." Thundertank to Cheetara can you read me." After a moment the radio came to life with Cheetara's voice.
"Cheetara here Panthro, is everything alright?" the voice over the radio asked.
"Everything is good The gesier did it's job and Kwami is back to his normal age."
Moments later a different voice came over the radio. "Thundertank, this Is Gi, may I speak with Kwami?"
After hearing the excitement in Gi's voice, Lion-O passed the radio transmitter to Kwami.
"Hello my friend it is good to hear to."
"Kwami, I've never been so glad to hear your voice, is everything alright?"
"Yes my friend although we did have a run in with Nukem by the geiser."
"Everyone alright?"
"Everything is fine I'll explain everything when Wheeler and I get back. Lion-O needs to tell Cheetara something so I will give the radio back to him."
Kwami knew that Lion-O needed to get Lynxo-O back to the Lair so Kwami gave the transmitter back to him.
"Cheetara, have the Thunderkittens prepare another room, then if the girls are up to it, take the Thunderstrike and pickup Lynx-O and bring him from the Tower Of Omens back to Cat's Lair. He was finally able to locate the last signal. Its in the forbidden zone."
"Ok Lion-O We'll head out right away." With that the radio went silent again.
"We should be back to the Lair around the time the others come back with Lynx-O." Panthro stated. "Willa, Nayda, do you want us to drop you off home first?"
"That is not necessary right now I would like to stay and try to help our new friends as much as possible." She answered. "What about you Nayda?"
"I'll stay as well." Nayds responded. "I would love to hear more about the Platenteers from your other friends, Kwami."
"Ok but first I think I will need to take a shower when we get back." Kwami stated looking at himself.
"Don't worry Kwami their home is really cool and look at the clothes they gave us." Wheeler said as Kwami just realized what Wheeler was wearing.
"I hope whatever I get is not like yours my friend, you look ridiculous"
"Hey Kwami, when in Rome." Wheeler said as they both started to laugh, getting everyone involved moments later.
"OK OK OK, enough fun time." Tygra stated. "Panthro take us home"
"You got it." And with that the tank started to head back to the Lair to meet up with their friends in the Thunderstrike.