Snarf had a lot of responabatities to worry about. Not only does he have to prepare the food for his fellow Thundercats, but he also has to make sure that all the equipment is in perfect working. Sometimes he might forget something but then he realizes that sometimes it is always better to ask for some help here and there. Snarf was busy starting to get everything prepared in the kitchen, now all he was missing was the ingredients.
Then the door to the kitchen opened up while Snarf was working. "Hey there Snarf." Wilykat said.
"We brought the food for tonight" Wilykit continued
"Snarf…snarf…Just put the food down over there and I'll get started right away." Snarf said as he pointed to the kitchen counter.
After he said that some of Planeteers also walked into the kitchen bringing in the food.
"Wow Snarf, this kitchen is amazing. I'll bet you can make anything in here. "Kwami said while looking in awe.
"Snarf…snarf…Of course I can, I was one of the best cooks ever back on Thundera."He replied.
"If I had a recipe with me could you make something from my home country?" Kwami asked.
"What country do you come from Kwami?"
"I come from Africa, on Earth."
"Snarf… snarf… Never heard of it, sorry. But if you did have a recipe I would be willing to try."
"Thank you my friend, I may take you up on the offer one day."
"OK then, now what do we have here to work with." Snarf said as he started to look at the baskets of food.
"How long do you think it would take Snarf?" Wilykat asked.
"Not long if I get started right away." Snarf responded.
"Then we shall leave you alone to get started my friend. Come on everyone lets leave him alone so he can get to work." Kwami said as they all started to leave Snarf while working on the food.
All of the Thundercats and their friends all arrived in the conference room all waiting for their new friends the Planeteers to arrive. Lion-O was in the head seat followed by Tygra and Panthro, on his right and Cheetara and the Thunderkittens on his left. Pumyra sat next to the Thunderkittens and Willa and Nayda sat after them. Bengali, Lynx-O The Snowman the Unicorn keepers and the Berbils sat along the other side. Now they were just waiting for the guests of honor to arrive.
"Lion-O, I need to be excused from the table for a moment." Cheetara said.
"Is something wrong Cheetara?" Lion-O asked.
'No, nothing is wrong, I just remembered to get something for a friend . I'll be right back."
"Ok Cheetara, don't take too long."
"I won't." With that she walked away and headed straight for her room.
Cheetara's room is almost just the other guest rooms but she has made it more for her own style. She has a large mirror which she likes to use whenever she decides to try on a new outfit. Her jewelry box is located on a small table right with a mirror designed to be used when applying makeup to her face. Cheetara, remembering Wheeler's request, opened her jewelry box to look for the perfect ring.
Her collection of rings from Thundera were beautiful and exotic. There wasn't ever a ring in her collection that never sparkled with such grace and beauty. She also had a few rings and necklaces that she once made out of gold along time ago. Sometimes she had forgotten about them not being the type to wear fancy jewelry all the time. She would however like to experiment from time to time to see which ones would work for her.
As she was finishing going through her box a certain ring popped into her field of view. It was a beautiful ring made completely out of pure Thundrillium and had a beautiful diamond within its band. Cheetara remembered a similar ring she once had long ago before the planet was lost. This ring however seemed to be special, not to her, but she did feel that it might be what Wheeler would like to use. She took the ring, put it in her pocket and closed up the jewelry box. Then she headed back down the steps hoping to beat the Planeteers to the room.
When she got back the Planeteers were just about to enter so he quickly re-took her seat next to Lion-O.
"Did you find what you were looking for Cheetara?' Lion-O asked
"Yes I did, I'll explain why later." She replied
"No need to explain, I trust you." He responded in kind.
At that time the doors to the conference room opened and all five Planeteers entered. As the Planeteers made their way to the table, the Thundercats and their friends all stood up to great them.
"As lord of the Thundercats and as a friend to the citizens of Third Earth we would like to officially welcome you to our table for dinner." Lion-O said while everyone started to applaud. After it started to quieted down the leader of the Planeteers started to speak.
"In honor of myself and the rest of the Planeteers we gracefully accept your offer." Kawmi said as himself Wheeler, Linka, Gi and Ma-Ti sat down at the table.
As the Planeteers were starting to sit down the others joined them as well.
"So since it will be some time before our dinner will be ready, would you all care to tell us a little something about yourselves and what it is you do?" Tygra said asking the question.
"It will take some time for us to explain everything" Linka said.
"Please we would all would love to hear it. "Wilykit said.
"Kwami, why don't you go first and tell all of us a little bit about yourself." Tygra offered
"OK." Kwami said as he was about to start. "Well first off my name is Kwami and I am the leader of the Planeteers. My home country is in a beautiful place on the Earth called Africa. There my homeland is always on the verge of ruin by poachers and people who want to clear cut down forests for their own personal gain. My father was a member of my village's tribal counsel. They always tried to find new ways to save the land and all the animals that live there. I myself was trying to help my father out, but he told me not to do anything cause he didn't want me to get hurt. A few years later my father was shot and killed by someone who wanted to destroy my home. My father and many others drove off the man but my father paid the ultimate price. I was planting some tree seedlings when my staff punched threw a strange looking object." He then pointed to his ring on his hand." This ring was given to me by Gaia, the Spirit of the Earth, my ring's power is to control all elements of earth. She then chose me to help bring down people who would dare try to destroy the planet and everything that it stood for." After that Kwami stopped while everyone else was still paying attention.
"Your turn my friend." Kwami said as he passed the ball to Wheeler.
"My name is Wheeler and I come from the United States of America, Brooklyn N.Y. to be more precise. I've had a rough childhood growing up, my father was always gambling not to mention drinking all of the time. My father was a solider in the Vietnam War, that time a lot of people lost their lives and times were tough for most soldiers. After that my father usually drinks his problems away, he would sometimes beat the stuffing out of my mom or more importantly beat me up to almost an inch of my life. Though I don't think he would ever really go that far. But after all of those years of drinking alcohol my father's liver has been damaged. He says he is on a transplant list but my dad has a very rare blood type, so they don't think they'll find a match soon. I ran away from home when I was just around 14 and I've meet some new friends in Central Park. Trish and Frankie became my best friends, we've learned to be one with the trees by just living among them without hurting them at all. A few years later I saw a mugger trying to hurt a homeless man in an alley way. I stopped him and then a fire barrel exploded right behind myself and the homeless man." Wheeler then showed everyone his ring. "My ring has the power of fire. I was given this ring by Gaia to help everyone who couldn't help themselves. I've never regretted my decisions and I wouldn't change them no matter what."
Linka started to look a little flustered, she never knew anything like that about Wheeler, except what he chose to tell the others back on the island. Then it was her turn to start to tell her story.
"My name is Linka and I am from the Soviet Union, which is a former part of Russia. My childhood you could say wasn't as glamorous as others. My mother died while in child birth with me. I have a brother named Mishka and my father died while working in the mines. My home town was in a pretty hazardous area, full of snow and finding a job was almost impossible. Myself and my brother live with my grandmother, our grandfather died some time ago." Linka stopped for a moment to wipe a tear from her face. Then she started to continue. "One of my favorite hobbies is to just listen and play beautiful bird songs on my keyboard. That is how I got my ring." She showed all of them the ring on her finger." I was playing some songs for a few birds and one of them come over and dropped it in my hand. My ring that Gaia had given me has the power of wind. I use this power to make sure that all the skies are always clear of pollution, and to make sure that all different types of birds could be left alone to thrive and grow."
Gi was up next, ready to tell her story to all of her new friends.
"My name is Gi, and I am from Asia. My childhood was somewhat complicated, my parents were Marine Biologists, studying all types of water animals. I lived with my parents when I was very young and played with one of the cutest Dolphins that you have ever seen. Her name was Geisha, we always did everything together, as long as it was in the ocean. One day my parents told me that we had to leave cause the curator of the lab my parents were working in had to sell it. I was very sad at the thought of leaving my dolphin friend, but my parents said that we had no choice. My parents did set up shop in another lab, but secretly I still missed my friend. It took me a couple of years, but I saved up enough money to see my friend again. What I found there was not a pretty sight, there were barrels of toxic waste every where on the shore line and even on the edge of the water. I found Geisha and ran over to him, he was covered with radiation burns. There was nothing that I could do that day, so I made a promise to myself that I would try to prevent this horrible event from happening again. A few years later I was busy playing with a few dolphins try to give them some good exercise, that is where I got my ring." Gi paused now showing everyone the ring on her finger. "One of the dolphins that I was playing threw the ring at me while I was giving them fish to eat. My ring that Gaia had given to me has the power of water, I use it's power to make sure that all sea creatures as well as all the oceans of the world would be safe from pollution."
Now it was Ma-Ti 's turn to speak but he was feeling a bit nervous. He had never liked being the center of attention, but a simple thumbs up from his best friend Wheeler gave him the strength to begin.
"My name is Ma-Ti and I come from a small village in South America, my past is a little more complicated, but I will do my best to explain everything. My parents and I all lived in a village of South American Indians, it was lovely living there for there was peace and quite. Then one day men with guns came and tried to force us out so that they could take our home and strip mine the ground. My parents and a few others didn't like that so they decided to confront the men. My parents were killed by gun shots, but the men who tried to take our land failed and ran away. I didn't know how to respond after that terrible loss. Then the Shaman of my village took my in as his own son and taught me things that I would need to know to survive. That is also why I wear the necklace around my neck." Ma-Ti then started to point to his necklace with all of the feathers on it. " It was made by myself and the Shaman, so you could say that it has special meaning for me. Years later after the loss of my parents, I was running through the jungle and saw my best friend Sushi a South American short monkey get attacked by a leopard. I dove right in and scared him away, and that's when Sushi gave me my ring." Now Ma-Ti show everyone the ring on his hand. "The ring that Gaia gave me has the power of Heart, I can use this ring to sense what is going on in other people and it also helps the Planeteers by keeping us all together in thought.
After Ma-Ti was done telling his story then it went back to Kwami to finish it.
"Even thou our rings are powerful in themselves, sometimes we cannot handle certain situations, that is when we call our friend Captain Planet. Our friend is the combination of all of our powers and magnified to their highest level. But now after what that mummy did to them, I don't know if we can even summon him again."
"I wouldn't worry about that for much longer." Panthro said now breaking the silence after Kwami spoke. "If you leave your rings with myself and Tygra, then we might be able to figure something out."
"That would be a great idea Panthro." Tygra said then continued. "But I think we should look at their rings tomorrow, besides this is a time for celebration."
"I agree Tygra, the rings can wait till tomorrow." Lion-O stated. "I wonder what is keeping Snarf, I would think that he would be done by now."
"I'll go check on him Lion-O." Wheeler said as he started to get up. "I need a breather anyway."
"Is everything OK Yankee?" Linka asked with concern in her voice.
"I'm fine babe, just need to stretch my legs." Wheeler said as he left the room to go to the kitchen.
"Lion-O may I also be excused?" Cheetara asked. "I think that Wheeler could use more help."
"Good idea." Lion-O said.
After those words Cheetara got up and also headed for the kitchen. Linka saw Cheetara go after Wheeler and it started to make her worry. "What are you up to now Yankee?" She thought.
Wheeler was just about to enter the kitchen to check on Snarf when Cheetara stopped him.
"Wheeler, I'm glad I caught you.' Cheetara said. Then continued. "I have something for you." She said as she pulled out the ring from her pocket.
"Oh Cheetara, it is beautiful." He said while looking at the beautiful golden ring with the diamond embedded in the band.
"I've been keeping this ring with me for a special occasion and now I believe the time has come."
"Cheetara I'm honored but I can't use a ring that means so much to you. It just wouldn't be right." Wheeler said while not trying to be rude.
"You don't understand Wheeler, when I saw this ring in my box I knew that then and there that it would be perfect for you. This is the ring you should use to ask the 'question' to Linka." She said giving the ring to Wheeler.
"Thank you Cheetara." Wheeler said as he took the ring and put it in his pocket. "Come on, lets go check in on Snarf. I don't know how long everyone else is going to wait for the food." Wheeler said in his own joking mood.
Cheetara just just nodded her head and the two of them entered the kitchen.
Snarf was really busy in the kitchen, he had table full of food all prepared in Thunderian recipes. He was so busy that he almost didn't notice when Wheeler and Cheetara entered.
"Hey there Snarf." Wheeler said "Do you need any help with the food.?"
"Snarf…snarf… Not really just finishing up." Snarf said as he put the last food plate on the last food tray.
All of the food trays that Snarf had in the kitchen were filled to capacity, he even had to use another tray just for the drinks. Both wheeler and Cheetara were impressed. How could a small furry little creature prepare so many divine meals?
"Snarf…snarf… Well that's the last one." Snarf said as he finished cleaning up. "So if you want to help me then just take one of the food carts and just follow me back." Snarf said as he started to move out.
"You got it Snarf." Wheeler said. Then he paused a moment and looked at Cheetara.
"Is there something wrong Wheeler?" She asked.
"Nope, nothing is wrong." He replied then continued. "I just want to say thank you for everything."
"I'm glad to help." She replied back. "So when are you going to ask her?"
"Once everyone is done eating. I figured that after the delicious meal that might be the perfect time."
"I think that would be perfect." She replied." Now come on we can't keep the others waiting." Cheetara said with a smile.
The two just now entered the room just as Snarf was done handing out the drinks. "Snarf… Snarf…its about time you two got here" Snarf said.
"Sorry snarf, just finishing up a little business." Cheetara said as Wheeler went back to his seat.
"Did you have a good walk Yankee?" Linka said giving Wheeler an almost mean look.
"Linka if your thinking what I think you are thinking then stop thinking that. Nothing happened."
"And how do you know what I am thinking of anyway Yankee?"
"Linka, I knowned you for a while now, trust me I know what you are thinking." Wheeler said with a smile.
Linka didn't answer, she just rolled her eyes at Wheeler as Snarf finished bring the food to everyone at the table.
"Wow snarf, you really out done yourself with this meal." Wilykit said.
"Yes I tend to agree my little friend." the Snowman also added.
"Just wait till you taste the extra special ingredient." Snarf replied
"What special ingredient Snarf?" Kwami asked.
"I think I know Kwami and trust me it is gonna blow your mind." Gi said while she send a wink towards Snarf.
The rest of the evening went along fine without a hitch. The meal that Snarf had prepared got rave reviews from everyone especially the Planeteers. Even after Snarf told everyone what the special indredient was it the food.
"You put candy in this meal?" Kwami said sounding surprised. He had never tasted anything like this before.
"Snarf… Snarf… Yep candy fruit. It can be used for just about anything that I can come up with."
"I wish I have some of these at home in my greenhouse." Kwami postered
"I thought you might say something like that Kwami." Gi said as she produced a bag of seedlings.
"What is this Gi?" Kwami asked as he took the bag form Gi.
"Its candy fruit seedlings." I go them from the Ro-Ber Berbil village." Gi replied
"Yes, she said that you are excellent when it comes to growing plants." Ro-Ber-Bill said
"Besides we almost couldn't stop her from trying to eat a few of the candy fruits she picked ." Wilykat said causing everyone to laugh for a while.
"Snarf you really have outdone yourself." Wheeler also commented
"I'm just glad you Planeteers have such good stomachs." Snarf said causing everyone to laugh again.
By this time everyone was done eating the meals and snarf started to collect the plates to wash and dry them.
"Hey Snarf before you leave I would like you to stay for a moment." Wheeler started to say as he got up." First of all I want to thank everyone for this great meal that we have shared together and I don't want it to be upstaged by anything but there is something that I really need to do." Wheeler said as he walked over by Linka's chair.
"Yankee what are you doing now?" She said now that all eyes were on her.
"Something I should have done a long time ago." Wheeler said as he got on one knee and revealed the ring that Cheetara had given him. "Look Linka I know that you didn't expect anything like this to happen, but after what we have been through and talking with all of our new friends, I just couldn't wait anymore." He paused and then he put the ring on her ring finger. "Linka, will you marry me?"
Linka was in complete shock, she definality wasn't prepared for something like this to happen, and especially on an alien world.
"Yankee are you sure about this?" Linka asked still thinking about her answer really hard.
"Linka, this is the one thing that I know I wan to do." Wheeler paused a moment then continued." You are very special to me and I can't live another day without you in my life, so please be my wife."
"DA…DA I WILL MARRY YOU!" Linka said as Wheeler started to stand up and also pulled up Linka towards him. Then they both kissed each other and smiled.
They weren't even aware that everyone else had heard Linka's answer and were standing up cheering for the happy couple.
"Now this is a real celebration for everyone to enjoy." Lion-O said as everyone raised their glasses to toast to Wheeler and Linka's engagement.
After all of the festivities started to settle down all of the guests decided to stay the night in order to recover from everything they have ate and drank. As the guests all started to leave, Gi came over to the happy couple.
"Wheeler, why didn't you tell me you were planning on asking Linka like that." Gi said while still squealing at her girlfriend's shiny new ring.
"It just seemed like the right time, that's all. Besides I've always loved her and now everyone knows it."
"Da Yankee. Now everyone knows." Linka said while starting to blush.
"I think that maybe we should all get some rest so that we can get an early start tomorrow." Kwami said trying to change the subject.
"Yea, your right Kwami, Linka and I have so much planning for the wedding to do." Gi said
"Gi my friend calm down I've just gotten engaged, don't be in such a furry to get rid of me." Linka said
"I think you mean hurry there babe." Wheeler asked
"Furry hurry whatever, come on Linka we got stuff to work out. Cheetara, Wilykit, Willa, Nayda, Ro-Ber-Bell would you care to join us?"
I don't think so my friends. We all need a good rest, besides there is always tomorrow morning." Willa said as the others agree.
"Then I guess I'm out voted till morning." Gi said admitting defeat.
"We'll see all of you in the morning then." Gi said as she and Linka went back to their rooms.
"I am very happy for you my friend, but I am still a little curious as to why you did that?" Kwami asked hoping to hear the reason.
"Look Kwami, I know that we are on an alien planet and that we have no way to get home now, but I know that in my heart that this was the right thing to do. Just don't ask me to explain it, I just know that I was right."
"Wheeler my friend, if I was in your shoes I would have probability done the same thing. "Kwami said as he gave his friend Wheeler a pat on his back.
"Come my friends lets get some rest so that we can get our rings working." Ma-Ti said with hope in his voice.
"Thundercats, thank you for everything tonight." Kwami said as he bowed to their hosts for the evening.
"It was our pleasure my friends." Tygra said.
"We'll just make sure that there is no trouble tonight and then get some rest."Lion-O said
"Which is what I think all of you need right now as well." Panthro also stated.
"I think you are right, goodnight all" Kwami said as himself, Wheeler and Ma-Ti went into their rooms.
"Panthro, do you really think that you can fix the Planeteers' rings tomorrow?" Tygra asked
"I don't know but I'll sure try." He replied.
"I'm gonna ask someone else later on tonight. "Lion-O said "But for now I suggest that we all get some sleep."
With that the Thundercats all cleaned up the entire room then did one final sensor sweep before they went to bed. Lion-O knows there might be a way to fix the Planeteers' rings, but he wanted to wait until everyone else was asleep before he headed for the sword chamber.