As the Planeteers and the Thundercats all went to their chambers to rest for the night inside Cat's Lair, outward in the vastness of deep space a white type comet started to whirl past planets and other distant stars. This comet was in reality the Electro-Charger driver by no other then Officer Mandora Evil Chaser. After successfully dropping off Mumm-Rana inside her White Pyramid to rest the officer of the law started to plot her course that would take her to the edge of the assigned patrol area. Even though the coordinates that Lynx-O gave her are beyond the border of her patrol area, the Evil Chaser knows that if she proceeds beyond without permission from her superior her vehicle will automatically shutdown all manual functions and return to the patrolled area.
As her vehicle reached the border, Mandora started to grab the microphone set from her radio transmitter while she was setting the frequency to the one used by officers of the law.
"This is Mandora Evil Chaser calling headquarters…. Come in HQ."
After a moment of silence she tried again. "I repeat, this is Officer Mandora Evil Chaser calling headquarters… Come in HQ."
After another moment of silence, the radio started to come alive with a voice calling out in response.
"This is Headquarters Mandora, what's the problem?" A middle aged man's voice replied.
"Chief, I request permission to enter the uncharted sector of my patrol route."
Upon hearing Mandora's request, the voice from the radio went dead as Mandora tried to re-establish contact.
"Chief, did you hear my request?"
After a moment, the voice started to return to the radio.
"I have heard your request Mandora, but why do you wish to enter?"
"The Thundercats back on Third Earth asked me to deliver a message to someone who lives on a planet beyond the standard patrol route. I am sending you the coordinates now." Mandora finished as she started to send the info to her superior.
"Why would the Thundercats need you to venture into a part of space that we have no jurisdiction in?"
"They need to help their new friends, the Planeteers to find a way back home and they hope that-"
"Wait, wait a minute. Planeteers? Who are these Planeteers? I have never heard of them before."
"The Planeteers are an elite team dedicated to protecting their home and their environment."
"If that is true, how did they manage to end up with the Thundercats on Third Earth and meet you? If you don't mind me asking."
"It would take too long to tell you everything, I could just send you my report on it but I still need to go and complete the task that Lynx-O has assigned to me."
"Now Mandora you know that we all have to follow protocol in order to proceed."
"Yes, I understand protocol is very important but so is the life of an innocent person."
"What do you mean by that?"
"It's in my report."
"Alright then, this is what you will do, maintain your current position and send me your report. I'll review it and contact you again in 1 hour."
"Agreed, sending you my report on what is happening on Third Earth and with the Planeteers right away." Mandora finished as she started to send her electronic report to her superiors via a small computer that is standard equipment in all Evil Chaser vehicles.
After a moment, the radio started to come to life again.
"Mandora, I have received your report and will start to review in right away. Please maintain your current position and await my transmission. Headquarters out." The voice on the radio stated as the signal went dead.
As the time started to pass, Mandora was still in her holding pattern, while also waiting for her superiors to respond back with permission to enter a region of space that no law enforcement officer have ever entered before. As she continued to wait her thoughts started to drift back towards Third Earth and the new friends that she has made as well as the tragedy that was starting to unfold for two of them.
"What is taking them so long to review my report and give me permission? The Thundercats and the Planeteers might be in serious trouble, but I have to wait for permission before proceeding any further. I know that an officer of the law can't show any emotions while on duty, but something deep inside me is starting to show and at the same time I am starting to worry about the young girl still in a deep sleep by one of those spider's poisoned touch."
As Mandora continued to be lost in thought, she started to realize that her hour of wait time was just about up as the radio started to come back to life.
"Headquarters to Officer Mandora… Come in Officer Mandora." The voice on the radio asked.
After taking in a much needed breath to control herself, Mandora took the microphone once again and answered the call from her Superior.
"This is Officer Mandora, go ahead HQ." She stated while hoping to get some good news from back home.
"Officer Mandora, I have reviewed your report with the other chiefs' of staff here and found it to be quite interesting in some parts."
"Interesting? In what ways, sir?"
"I am perplexed by the fact that these Planeteers have power rings and that they can summon another person by as you said in this report "by combining their powers together", most fascinating."
"Sir, if you think that everything that I have written in that report is a bunch of lies, then you should know that-"
"Calm yourself down Mandora and remain at ease. I don't think that what you have written down in this report is a bunch of lies. I have known you far too long for you to be writing stuff like that."
"Sorry sir, I was just afraid that I-"
"It is quite understandable, I would be in the same position if this was happening to me. While reviewing your report with the others, they all thought that same thing, but I defended you and they all agree on granting you your request to enter the forbidden zone."
"Thank you sir." Mandora stated while trying not to show any emotion in her words on the radio.
"I am now sending the codes to DE-activate the Electro-Charger's emergency fail-safe system so you can proceed."
After a moment special symbols started to show up on Mandora's screen, completely turning off the vehicles automatic return functions.
"Codes received and approved HQ. I'm ready to proceed."
"Be careful Mandora, we don't have any authority where you are going and you will be on your own."
"Roger that, I'll be careful. Will there be anything else sir?"
"Yes, I would like to meet these Planeteers that you have mentioned and written down in your report in person."
"I'm sure that they would all like to meet my superior."
"Then it's settled. I'll head towards Third Earth and meet these Planeteers while you complete your mission. But afterwards, I want you to join me on Third Earth and then to go back on patrol. Understood?"
"Understood sir. Proceeding now." Mandora stated as the radio went dead and she vehicle started to cross into unknown territory.
As Mandora started to traverse the vastness of the forbidden sector of space, back at the Lair, in the quarters of the Lord of the Thundercats, their leader was starting to have weird dreams of death and destruction. As Lion-O continued to dream, he started to see images of the Cat's Lair being destroyed by some unknown force as well as the Thundercats and the Planeteers all being wiped out in the process. As he continued to dream, he also started to notice that the Sword of Omens was somehow cracked on both of the hilts as well as the blade itself. But the most shocking image that he was seeing in his dream was the Eye Of Thundera being completely shattered in multiple directions causing all of the powers to be lost forever.
As soon as he saw these images, the young lord woke up while still sweating as if he was living what he had saw with terror in his soul.
"Was that all just a dream?" The young lord stated into an empty room.
After a moment of trying to fall back to sleep, the Lord of the Thundercats thought that it would be best to head towards the sword chamber to make sure that is was all just a dream. As he started to make his way towards the room which holds the sword and the Claw Shield, Lion-O still could not shake those feelings that he has had during is nightmare. Was it all real or is there a way to change the fate of everyone. As he continued to wonder about the meanings of his dream, the young lord had reached the room containing both the sword and shield.
As he entered the room, he saw that the sword and shield were still resting on the display shelves in the center of the room with the outside light from the moon hitting both objects. As he took a closer look at the sword, he saw that it was perfectly intact and that there was no damage what so ever.
"It must have been a dream. It's got to have been a dream." He stated into an empty room.
A moment later as he was about to leave the room, he started to hear a familiar voice coming from inside the room.
"Lion-O, what is wrong my son." The voice stated as Lion-O started to turn around to see who ha spoken to him inside the room.
As Lion-O started to turn around, the lord of the Thundercats started to see the ghostly image of Jaga The Wise appear before him in his ghostly blue form.
"Jaga! Why are you here?" Lion-o asked with a confused tone in his voice.
"I sense that something is bothering you my young friend."
"On that you are correct. I've just had the strangest dream and I have no idea what it means."
"Is that the reason you are here inside the sword chamber?"
"Yes Jaga. In my dream, all of the Thundercats and Planeteers were wiped out and our home here on Third Earth was destroyed, plus for some reason the sword was cracked all over and the Eye of Thundera was destroyed. I just can't understand what it all means."
"Sometimes dreams are visions into the future or a different future from what happens in the present my young lord."
"I understand that Jaga, but this seems so real and with everything that has been happening to us and our new friends, I just don't know."
"Lion-O you must know that everyone shapes their own futures, no matter what happens. You also must know that the future is not always set in stone. Sometimes a future can be changed, but if you try to change the outcome of one battle, then it could always lead to the same conclusion."
"The fate of all of us that I have seen in my nightmare."
"You are learning quite well my young lord."
"Jaga, I am always happy to hear your wisdom in matters like this."
"Lion-O, I will always be here to help you whenever you need it." Jaga started to say as he grabbed the end of his cape. "Think had about what we have discussed here my young friend and remember that we all have a part to play in any design or in any battle." Jaga finished as he took his cape and started to cover himself up, disappearing from sight in front of Lion-O.
"Thank you Jaga. I will try to make sure that what I dreamed will not come to pass." Lion-O stated as he started to leave the sword chamber and started to head back to his bed chambers.
As Lion-O was heading back to his chambers, Bengali was still running his tests on the blood sample that he took from Leia only a few hours after administering the radiation neutralizer. While he was running his tests, Wheeler was still sitting by Linka's bedside keeping an watchful eye on his beloved as well as the newest patient in the medical bay.
"Come on Linka, you have to stay strong and come back to us, come back to me. I…I can't live my life without you in it. I know that we didn't have a honeymoon yet but I still want to spend every waking moment with the person that I love and married with all of heart."
As Wheeler was continuing to talk to Linka, he didn't notice that someone else was approaching him through the darkness of the room.
"You really should get some rest Wheeler." The voice stated.
"WHO ARE YOU?! SHOW YOURSELF OR I'LL!" Wheeler shouted as he started to point his ring hand into the darkness.
"Calm down Wheeler, it's just me." The voice said as the lights started to turn on in the room.
As the lights started to illuminate the room, Wheeler started to see that the voice was coming from his best friend within the Planeteers."
"Ma-Ti, please don't scare me like that. I almost would have burned you or worse." Wheeler stated as he lowered his hand.
"I'm sorry Wheeler." The young South African started to say. "I just knew that you would be here and still awake by the looks of things."
"Did you sense me with your ring?"
"No, I just know you very well, and I also know that you would never leave a teammate or the person you love the most alone."
"That is true. I just don't know what to do. I wish that I can talk to her, just to hear her voice again, at least just for a moment."
"I may be able to help with that. I just don't know if it will work."
"What do you mean? Is there a way to contact Linka, even while she is like this?" Wheeler stated almost to the point of shouting.
"Wheeler, I've never tried this before, but I may be able to form a bridge between you and Linka via my ring's power and your love for each other. But like I said I've never tried this before."
"Ma-Ti if you never tried this before, then I don't want you to. I couldn't live with myself if anything happened to you because of me."
"Wheeler my friend, I want to do this. I am worried about Linka as well and besides it will give me a chance to use my ring on both of you for a change."
"Very funny Ma-Ti, very funny."
"I thought so myself." Ma-Ti stated as both guys started to laugh a little in the empty medical room.
As the two Planeteers were having their little discussion, they both were unaware that someone else has started to enter the room.
"Ma-Ti, what are you doing here and this late?" The voice stated as the two Planeteers turned around to see where the voice was coming from.
"Bengali, I'm sorry if we both disturbed you from your tests." Wheeler stated while trying to apologize for the ruckus.
"It's alright, I was just finishing up the last of the tests and was about to check on everyone anyway."
"How much did you hear?" Ma-Ti asked with a curious tone.
"I heard everything. Ma-Ti are you sure you want to try such a dangerous and un-tested means of communication between Wheeler and Linka? It may harm you in the process."
"I have to. If not for me then at least it would give Wheeler a chance to talk with Linka to see if she is still with us."
"Please Bengali. I need to know that she is still here and that she is still alright." Wheeler stated while trying not to show how much he wanted to speak with Linka in his tone of voice.
"Alright Ma-Ti, I'll allow it but I want to monitor you just in case something goes wrong." Bengali stated as he took a medical scanner while Ma-Ti was getting ready to proceed.
"Be careful Ma-Ti, I don't want you to be hurt in anyway if something goes wrong." Wheeler stated knowing full well the dangers of trying something new and un-tested.
"I'll be fine my friends. Let's begin, Wheeler please go back to sitting next to Linka's bedside and I'll handle the rest." Ma-Ti stated as Wheeler did what Ma-Ti had asked of him.
"I'm ready Ma-Ti, go for it." Wheeler stated as he started to close his eyes.
"Here we go…" Ma-Ti stated as he took in a deep breath. "HEART!" He shouted as waves of yellow thought energy came out of his ring towards both Linka and Wheeler.
As the beams of thought energy started to penetrate both Wheeler and Linka at the same time, Ma-Ti was also sensing something very weird going on inside his own head. As he continued, he started to hear the thoughts of both Wheeler and Linka, but something wasn't right. The more he tried to create a bridge between the two of them, the more pain he started to feel. It was like someone has put up a protective shield around both minds and causing some sort of feedback. After enduring so much pain, the thought waves from Ma-Ti's ring stopped and he eventually dropped to his knees in a cold sweat.
"Ma-Ti are you alright?" Bengali asked as Wheeler started to open his eyes.
"Ma-Ti, buddy, are you OK?" Wheeler stated with much concern as he saw his little buddy on his knees.
"I don't know, I feel weak." Ma-Ti replied in a most exhausted state.
"Ma-Ti buddy, I thought something like this would happen." Wheeler stated as he ran over to his friend on the floor.
"Ma-Ti, what exactly happened to you. I was monitoring everything and then your readings started to become all erratic." Bengali added as he showed both Planeteers his reading he took during the process.
"I don't know exactly what happened." Ma-Ti started to say while starting to recover. "I was able to link up with both Wheeler and Linka's minds but when I tried to be a bridge between them, I couldn't establish a connection. The more I tried, the more pain I felt."
"I believe I might know why you couldn't bridge their minds together Ma-Ti." Bengali stated after thinking about what Ma-Ti experienced. "You said that you couldn't establish a connection between them, what is different now then from before."
"OUR RINGS!" Wheeler shouted after figuring it all out. "Linka's ring is still the only one left that has not been fully restored."
"Well done Wheeler. I believe that is the key." Bengali stated as he looked both at Wheeler and Linka's rings. "As you know, when Mumm-Ra blasted your rings, he somehow disrupted the link it had between you and the others. All of you were able to get your powers restored but Linka still hasn't recovered enough yet to get her powers restored, and until she can, you won't be able to establish a connection between yourselves and her."
"We have to get Linka better right away." Wheeler started to say while toning down his voice. "What are Leia's test results?"
"I was just about to inject her with another dose of neutralizer and then take some more blood for testing. My first set of tests showed me that the infection had started to slow but I still need to keep injecting her in order to cure her."
"And Linka?" Ma-Ti asked with some concern.
"Once Leia is cured of her infection then I will start to help bring Linka back to all of you."
"That's great Bengali. How long do we have to wait?"
"I don't know…. I have to keep injecting her until I am sure that all of the radiation is removed from her body. It may take several hours or so, and my supply is starting to run low."
"How long do you think it would take for you to make more?" Wheeler asked with much concern for Bengali's situation.
"If Panthro, Tygra and I can get started in the morning, we should have enough in a few days. I just hope that the supply we have for now will do the trick."
"I'm sorry about what we have brought to your world." Ma-Ti started to say with mush sadness and regret in his tone.
"Ma-Ti, you have no control over what your enemies were doing, and you certainly didn't ask to be sent here as well."
"Don't forget about all of the adventures that we all have had since being here, little buddy." Wheeler started to say, while trying to help." We have never had so much excitement in our lives back on Earth."
"That's true but sometimes I really wish that we were back on Hope Island, and that I could see the Shaman from my village again." Ma-Ti stated while trying not be show his sadness.
"I promise that we will find a way back home little buddy. I know it."
"And the Thundercats will also make sure that you all get back home safely." Bengali added.
"Thank you both, and Wheeler, when I tried to bridge your minds together, I did hear Linka's thoughts." Ma-Ti stated while trying to be less depressed.
"You did? What did she say?" Wheeler stated with much anticipation in his tone.
"I couldn't understand all of it, most was garbled, but I did hear her say "I love you Wheeler and I will return to you."
"Ma-Ti, are you sure about that?" Wheeler stated now feeling a upbeat of joy in his tone.
"Wheeler, that is the best that I can make out from everything." Ma-Ti stated in his most calm tone.
"Wheeler, this means that Linka is still with us and I am going to do everything that I can do to bring her back. As for you Ma-Ti, you should head back to your quarters and get some rest." Bengali stated knowing full well how much fatigue Ma-Ti has been through.
"Your right Bengali, I am feeling a little wiped out after my experience."
"You better go and rest up little buddy. I'm still staying here." Wheeler stated knowing full well how determined he is to stay with his wife.
"OK Wheeler, I'll go but please do try to get some rest." Ma-Ti stated as he started to leave the room.
"I will buddy, I promise."
"Wheeler, if you want to you can lay down on that Bio-Bed over there." Bengali stated while pointing to an empty Bio-Bed almost right next to Linka's. "This way you can rest a little and still be next to her."
"Thanks Bengali, and also thanks for having to put up with me here."
"Wheeler, it is no problem at all. If the situation was reversed and someone I loved was in the same condition, I would do the same as you."
"Let's just hope that never happens."
"I agree, now I better inject another batch of neutralizer into Leia and hopes it helps her condition." Bengali stated as he started to prepare another injection.
"Is there anything that I can do to help."
"Just keep hoping that these injections are working to remove that infection." Bengali stated as he injected Leia with another dose.
"Bengali, I know that I haven't said this to you, but I want to thank you and the other Thundercats for everything that you have done for us so far." Wheeler stated as Bengali started to take some blood from Leia's right arm.
"Wheeler, there is no need for thanks." Bengali stated as he finished taking blood from Leia and turned his attention towards Wheeler. "You and the other Planeteers are a part of our family." He continued as he put his left hand on Wheeler's right shoulder. "And family always helps each other."
"You're right Bengali." Wheeler started to say as a smile appeared on the Planeteer's face. "Family is important, and for me everyone here is my family."
"I appreciate the compliment Wheeler and I'm sure the others will as well, but it is getting late and you should rest."
"I'll make sure I do once you finish up those tests on Leia's blood work."
"Forgive me for doing this to you Wheeler."
"Forgive you? For what?" Wheeler stated as he started to feel himself getting a little drowsy. "What…did…you... do to…me?"
"I'm sorry Wheeler, but I am following the number one rule of medicine." Bengali started to say as Wheeler fell to the floor and went to his knees. "A doctor must do no harm, and I have to make sure that no harm comes to you as well."
"You…tricked…me…" Wheeler managed to say while trying to stay awake.
"You'll feel better in the morning after a good night's sleep." Bengali stated as Wheeler now lays completely on the floor. "I promise you that I am going to keep a good eye on both of them."
"You'll…pay…. for…..this…..I…. promise…" Wheeler stated before completely falling asleep.
"I am truly sorry for this." Bengali stated as he started to pick up Wheeler and place him on the Bio-Bed next to Linka's. "Now I better get back to work so that I can get my patients feeling better." He finished as he started to leave the room and turn off the lights as well.
As Bengali was continuing to work on Leia's blood tests, back in deep space, Mandora has finally reached the solar system that Lynx-O's coordinates had indicated. As Mandora continued to explore this new and uncharted region, she started to stumble upon a giant red planet about two times the size of Third Earth. As she continued to head towards the planet, she started to double check the rest of the coordinates given to her by Lynx-O to make that this was her intended destination. After a few minutes, Mandora had confirmed that the planet that she was on course for is the one indicated by Lynx-O back at the lair. Once Mandora started to get close enough to the planet's outer atmosphere, she started to radio any inhabitants living down on the planet.
"This is Officer Mandora, Evil Chaser to anyone one the surface of the planet that I am now orbiting. I need to see someone very important."
After a few minutes of silence, she tried again.
"I repeat, this is Officer Mandora, Evil Chaser to anyone down on the planet. Please respond."
After the second failed attempt to contact any life down on the planet, Mandora started to plot a course that would take the Electro-Charger passed the planet's outer atmosphere and down towards the inner atmosphere in order to see what was living down on the planet's surface. As she continued to descend her thoughts started to reflect on what was happening right now and her course of action.
"I know that this is going against everything that I have been taught about approaching a new planet without proper landing clearance but time is of the essence. I must find this special friend of the Thundercats for Lynx-O and maybe have a clue to whom these Planeteers really are. I know that I have only met them a week ago, but something deep inside me is telling me that it is much more than that. I just can't quite put my finger on it, but I have to help them any way that I can. It looks like I am approaching some sort of town or village, I'd better land the Electro-Charger a little ways away and walk on foot from there." She started to think as she started to land her vehicle a little ways away from the town she was passing over.
Once she has secured the Electro-Charger and took her weapons and remote control for her vehicle, Mandora started to walk towards the town she spotted while in the air. As she started to enter the town, Mandora was completely blown away by what she was seeing all around her. The buildings were completely made up of wood as well as paper signs showcasing various foods and trinkets that you would normally see in a flea market or in a shopping mall. As she continued to walk through, she started to see that everyone in the village was wearing colored robes as well as wooden high shoes. As she continued to proceed, she then spotted a trio of people carrying some sort of weapon, starting to beat up an elderly woman who has fallen to the ground. As she started to approach the group, she started to hear voices coming from all of them.
"You know the drill lady, pay us or there will be trouble." One of the men said in a most evil and ruthless tone.
"Yea, COM 'on you old bat, give us what you have." The second man stated in the same tone.
"Please I have done nothing wrong." The elderly woman started to say while trying to get back up. "Why are you doing this to me?"
"You know why." The third man started to say. "We own this part of the town, so that means that anyone who tries to cross it without paying gets hurt."
"But I have nothing to pay you with. I was just out for a walk when you-"
"THAT'S ENOUGH OUT OF YOU!" The first man shouted as he started to grab his weapon from his robe. "Now you are going to pay or we will hurt you badly."
"I DON'T THINK SO FELLAS!" A voice shouted from behind them.
After they heard the voice, all three men started to turn around to see where it came from. As they all got their bearings, they saw a woman dressed in a skin tight black outfit while wearing a strange black and white jacket and some sort of helmet.
"WHO ARE YOU?!" One of the men shouted while looking at her.
"NEVER SAW YOU AROUND HERE BEFORE!" The second man added.
"I AM OFFICER MANDORA, EVIL CHASER OF THE GALACTIC POLICE SQUAD, AND I ORDER YOU TO LEAVE THAT WOMAN ALONE!" Mandora shouted back in order to get their attention.
While Mandora was speaking, all three of the men started to get closer to Mandora while their right hands were grasping their weapons on their left side.
"We have never heard of you and soon enough no one else will ever know you. ATTACK!" The man stated as all three of them started to draw their weapons at Mandora.
As Mandora started to watch, all three men started to draw bladed swords out of what looked like hilts covering all of them. As she continued to watch the men, she herself started to draw out her laser pistol while adjusting, its power level by turning a knob on her helmet's left side.
"I'm warning you, attacking a police officer is a serious offense. Don't make me hurt you." Mandora stated as she started to aim her weapon at the trio.
"You don't scare us lady. After the three of us are done with you then we are going to take care of this trash over here." The first man stated while pointing to the elderly woman with his opened left hand.
"Yea COM 'on guys, let's kill her." The second man stated as all three of them started to run towards Mandora with their swords in attack position.
"I've warned you, now take your punishment for attacking a officer of the law." Mandora stated as she fired her laser pistol at the three armed men advancing towards her.
As Mandors'a laser pistol started to fire a beam of yellow energy at the thugs, the elderly woman on the ground started to see all three of them being struck down while still holding their swords in their hands. After all three men were sent down to the ground, Mandora approached the fallen people and started to check for a pulse. After making sure that they were still alive, the Officer started to head towards the elderly woman to lend her some help.
"Are you alright?" Mandora stated while extending her right hand and arm out towards the elderly on the ground.
"I'm fine my dear." The elderly responded as she excepted Mandora's help in getting back up. "Are they dead?"
"No, just unconscious for a while. Now can you tell me what was all that about?"
"Those hooligans wanted me to pay them for walking around in town, but I had no money to pay them with." The elderly responded with a truthful tone in her voice. "Thank you for saving me."
"It's an Officer's duty to give assistance when needed, besides three against one isn't fair odds." She stated while trying not no smile while making a small joke.
"Either way, I am so grateful for you helping me out. But I am a little curious into why an officer of the law has traveled so far to our town."
"It is a long story, but to sum it up I am here looking for someone very important." Mandora stated while taking out the piece of paper that Lynx-O had given her back at the Cat's Lair. "Do you have any idea where I might find this person?" She added as she started to show the name at the top of the paper.
After Mandora took out the paper with the person's name on it, the elderly woman started to look at it for a while with a most confused look on her face.
After a moment of silence from the two of them, Mandora started to speak at the elderly woman.
"Do you know this person?" She asked with a worried and concerned tone in her voice.
"No. I'm afraid I don't." The elderly woman spoke while looking at the paper.
"Do you anyone who might know this person? It is imperative that I find this one immediately."
"Why is this person so important to you?'
"The people who have sent me here are friends of this person. I need to find this one right away. Do you have any idea where I can find this person?"
"No, I'm afraid I don't." The elderly woman stated in her most sincere tone.
"Do you anyone who might be able to help?"
"Wait a moment, perhaps our Shogun might be able to help you."
"Shogun? Who is this Shogun that you speak of?"
"The Shogun is our name for a most honorable and skillful warrior."
"Do you happen to know this Shogun's name?"
"No. No one may know the name of the Shogun unless he himself decides that it is necessary. But I have heard some stories of the Shogun's actions."
"Please, you must tell me all you can."
"I will, but not here, please follow me back to my home and I will answer all of your questions there."
"Alright then, but you better not be wasting my time. My friends are counting on me." Mandora stated as she started to follow the elderly woman back to her home.
After her statement, Mandora started to follow the elderly woman back to her place of residence in hopes of discovering more about this "Shogun" person and hopefully find the person she was sent to locate.
As she continued to follow the woman, Mandora was still surprised about what she was seeing. All of the buildings that she saw were completely made up of strong wood as well as flowers in most of the windows. The stores that were selling food were unlike anything that she had ever seen or heard of. As they started to leave the busy section of town, the pair was coming up to a residential area full of many homes and trees. As they continued to go pass a few homes, the duo started to come up on the woman's home.
As they approached the home, Mandora was surprised to see a small pool of water with some rather large fish swimming inside. These fish are almost the same as what you would find swimming in small pools in China, the home was also designed in the way they have their houses designed in ancient times. As they approached the main sliding door to the home, the elderly stopped both of them before they entered.
"Please my dear, there are no shoes allowed inside." She stated as she started to take off her wooden shoes.
After hearing the elderly woman, Mandora started to take off her boots and placed them right beside the old woman's shoes.
After following the elderly woman's cue, both ladies started to enter the home while heading towards the main living room. As Mandora started to enter, she was completely overwhelmed by what she was looking at. The rooms were all decorated in style that was used in ancient Japan as well that all the rooms has only cut short tables and pillows used for chairs.
As they both entered the main room of the home, the elderly woman started to speak.
"My dear, please make yourself comfortable while I go and make us some tea to drink." The woman started to say as she entered the kitchen.
"I have no time for tea." Mandora started to say while trying not to be rude to her host. "I told you that I am here on important business, you must tell me all you can about this Shogun."
"My dear." The elderly woman spoke while coming back into the room with some tea cups and plates. "I promised that I would tell you everything that I know, but you must have patience and wait."
"Patience is not my best strong suit, I am an officer of the law and I am always ready for trouble of any kind."
"My dear you must learn to relax and to not be to so on edge all of the time." The woman stated while placing the cups and plates on the table, before returning to the kitchen for the tea.
"I have no time for this, a person's life is on the line and I can't waste any more time by sitting her and drinking tea."
"My dear, you must if you want to know everything that I know about our Shogun. Now please sit at the table and I'll return shortly with some hot tea." The woman finished as she went back into the kitchen for the tea.
As the elderly woman went back into the kitchen, Mandora did as the woman asked of her and started to sit down on a pillow right next to the shortened table.
"I don't know why I am going through all of this to get the info that I need. I am an officer of the law and I should force her to tell me everything that she knows." Mandora start to the think as the elderly woman started to return. "I know that she means well but I have to get this message to that friend of the Thundercats and I have to do it right away. I never thought that I would start to feel this way, but I am starting to worry about the Thundrcats and their new friends."
"Care for some nice hot tea?" The woman asked as she started to pour some tea from the silver pitcher into both cups placed on the table.
"No thank you, look I know that you want me to relax, but I can't do that. Especially not now."
"My dear if you want me to tell you everything that I know, then please have some tea and relax."
"Fine, alright you win." Mandora finally stated while feeling a little exhausted in trying to get the woman to tell her everything that she knows. "This tea tastes good. Thank you." She added after sipping some of the woman's tea.
"You're welcome my dear." The woman replied after taking a sip from her own cup. "Now I will tell you what you need to know, but first I think that I'd better introduce myself…. I am lady Gia of the honorable house of Kenshin."
"It is a pleasure to meet you Lady Gia, I am officer Mandora, Evil Chaser from the Galactic Police force."
"If you don't mind me asking…. What is an Evil Chaser?" Gia asked with some wonder in her tone.
"I patrol all of space to find anyone doing any crimes and bring them to the proper authorities to await trial."
"It almost sounds like you are a bounty hunter."
"ABSOLUTELY NOT!" Mandora stated as she started to raise her voice. "I AM AN OFFICER OF THE LAW AND NOT A BOUNTY HUNTER!"
"Calm down, I meant no disrespect by what I said. It is just that some people around here are in the same business in order to make money and in a hurry." Gia stated while hoping that Mandora will start to calm down.
"I apologize for my outburst." Mandora stated while calming herself down. "I am just worried about my friends back on Third Earth and two imparticular."
"These two must be very important to you."
"To be honest, I don't know why I am starting to feel this way. I only know that I have to find this person and fast."
"In that case I will tell you about our Shogun and maybe it will help."
"Please do, any information could be very useful to complete my mission." Mandora stated almost in an excited tone.
After the statement made by Mandora, Gia took a deep breath then sipped more of her tea, before starting to tell Mandora everything that she knows.
"This is what I know about of Shogun, according to the elders of our town who appointed him, this warrior is supposed to be the bravest and most honorable that they have ever saw. His sword is supposed to be unbreakable and can slice through any metal without any damage to its owner. More importantly, the blade is constructed from some sort of mystical metal that allows only the owner to fight for truth and justice. If a person with an evil heart tried to use the sword it would not respond. It is also said that the sword would not allow itself to be removed from it's sheaf if the enemy it is facing also has an honorable heart or spirit. That is mostly all that I know about the Shogun."
"What you said about the sword's abilities, that almost sounds like the Thundercat's Sword Of Omens."
"Thundercats?" Gia stated with wonder in her tone. "Who are the Thundercats?"
"I'll explain later, please you must take me to see the Shogun."
"Alright my dear, I'll take you to meet the Shogun, but you will have to change your appearance before we leave." Gia stated while looking at Mandora's uniform.
"What is wrong with what I am wearing? This is a standard uniform for an Evil Chaser." Mandora replied in her most proud and honest tone.
"If you want to see the Shogun, then you will have to wear clothes that everyone else in the village is wearing. If you go to see the Shogun in what you are wearing, you might be arrested or worse. I believe that my daughter's clothing should fit you. I'll be right back." Gia stated as she started to get back to her feet and leave the main room heading for her daughter's room.
As Gia left to look for some clothes for Mandora to wear, the Evil Chaser started to get lost in thought.
"I can't believe what I am having to go through just to meet this Shogun person." Mandora started to think. "In all of my years of being an Evil Chaser, I have never been asked to wear another set of clothing or had to obey the rules of any alien planet that I have visited. But I'm afraid that since I am outside my jurisdiction, I am going to have to make some sacrifices in order to proceed. I just hope that wearing some alien clothing is the only thing that I have to do."
As Mandora was still in deep thought, Gia started to return with some of her daughter's clothing in order to help Mandora fit in until they both can see the Shogun.
"Here you go my dear." Gia stated while placing the clothes on the table near Mandora's tea cup. "I hope these will fit." She added as Mandora was snapped out of her deep thoughts.
As Mandora started to look at the clothes that Gia placed on the table, she also started to see that Gia noticed something else that was wrong with Mandora's appearance.
"Is there something else wrong with what I am wearing?" Mandora asked in a most angered tone.
"I'm afraid that there is my dear." Gia started to reply while pointing at Mandora's helmet. "I'm afraid that you will have to remove your helmet as well."
"An officer of the law would never remove her helmet. It is the #1 rule of becoming an Evil Chaser."
"I'm afraid that you are not an officer of the law if you want to pass for one of us."
"The things I do in order to help my friends." Mandora stated while she reluctantly turned a dial on her helmet, causing her face to be revealed for the very first time.
As Gia watched with amazement, Mandora's helmet started to fold and compress revealing what the Evil Chaser looks like behind the mask.
As Gia continued to watch, the helmet that Mandora was wearing retracted into a small earpiece on top of her right ear revealing her beautiful and bright blue eyes as well as a small section of blonde hair on top of the Evil chaser's forehead.
"My dear, why would you cover up such a beautiful face?" Gia asked as she was completely blown away by how beautiful Mandora's face looked.
"It is the law that all personal must wear their headgear in order to conceal their facial identities from any attempt of fraud or copy. It is also used to protect their eyes from harm of any kind."
"But if you were captured, couldn't the enemy take off your helmet?"
"All helmets are genetically coded to be operated by their owners. There is no way that can be altered or changed."
"I see, so it is like a safety lock."
"You could say that but a lot more complex." Mandora stated as she started to get off the floor. "Do you know where I can change?" Mandora asked as she grabbed the clothing that was placed on the table.
"You can change over there." Gia stated as she pointed towards an empty room with furniture and a sliding door.
"I shouldn't be long." Mandora replied as she entered the room and closed the door.
As Gia watched from afar, she saw the shadow of Mandora take off her jacket while leaving her black jumpsuit intact. Then she started to see Mandora placing the clothes that she had given her over her body in order to conceal the jumpsuit she has on already. After another moment Mandora opened the door and emerged wearing a completely different outfit.
As Mandora re-entered the main room, Gaia was very pleased to see that the clothing that she had chosen for Mandora was a perfect fit in both grace and beauty. The clothes that Mandora was wearing was a red and blue mixture of beauty for the robe and purplish color for her long pants that covered both of her feet.
"Mandora, you look very lovely in my daughter's clothing. It looks like I have chosen well." Gia stated while showing a bright smile on her face.
After her the statement from Gia, Mandora started to do the one thing that she thought she would never do in her life, she started to blush with some joyfulness on her face. "Thank you, these clothes are wonderful." She added.
"Well we better get started heading towards the Shogun's meeting place. It is in the center of town and it will take us some time to get there on foot." Gia stated as she started to get to her feet.
"I have transportation, I can easily get us there in no time." Mandora stated knowing full well that the Electro-Charger was parked outside the city's limits.
"My dear Mandora, if your transportation is just like the clothes you had on when we first met, then I suggest you forget about it. You don't want people to start staring at us, otherwise it will arouse suspicion about who you are. Besides you are trying to keep a low profile, right?"
"You're right about me trying to keep a low profile, but I am going to keep my weapons handy just in case." Mandora stated as she started to show her laser pistol and boomerang completely covered by the clothes she had on.
"Alright then, let's be off, but before we do, I do need to get you one more thing from my daughter's room. Please wait here for a moment." She stated as Gia went back into her daughter's room for something.
After another moment, Gia returned with a pair of wooden shoes for Mandora to wear.
"It is our tradition to place all footwear outside our home, but I just couldn't stand to see these shoes get wet or dirty." Gia stated as she placed the shoes down on the floor next to Mandora. "Please my dear, be careful with these. They are very dear to me." She added with her most honest and sincere tone.
"I am honored and I will be careful." Mandora replied as she placed her feet inside the shoes before following Gai outside the home.
As Soon as Gia and Mandora were outside the house, Gia placed her own shoes back on her feet while leaving Mandora's boots alone. A moment after getting her wooden shoes on, Gia started to lead Mandora back into the city hoping that no one will notice her. As they continued to walk through the city, all of the people were not even noticing Mandora's presence since she looked like one the people living in the city. About an hour or more of walking, both ladies came up to a big red and golden palace on top of many steps. At the base of the steps, there were many people standing in line hoping to seek an audience with the great Shogun.
"This is the place." Gia started to say in her most proudest tone. "Now all we have to do is wait our turn."
"And how long will that be?" Mandora asked with a stern look on her face.
"As long as it takes my dear. Remember you must have patience. These things take time."
"I just hope that my friends back on Third Earth will be fine."
"They will, now come' on, the line is moving." Gia stated as the line of many people started to move.
As the group of people continued to move up towards the palace, at each checkpoint, there was people dressed in warrior clothing as well as ancient armor for protection. As Mandora continued to follow Gia up the stairs, she started to wonder if she had traveled back in time to a time where her brand of law and order was never invented. It took almost about 3 hours by the time the two ladies have finally reached the top of the stairs, and were being greeted by a group of warriors as well as someone dressed in a white and red clothing. This person is responsible for letting people in to see the Shogun.
"Ladies, I greet you welcome. I am Kashin, the Shogun's advisor. How may I help you?"
After Kashin's greeting, Gia started to go to her knees to honor him, and after a moment, Mandora started to do the same.
"We are honored by your greeting to us Kashin." Gia stated as she started to raise her face towards Kashin's. "This is my friend Mandora." She added as she gestured to Mandora beside her.
After Gia's gesture, Mandora started to raise her face towards Kashin as well.
"I have never seen you here before my dear." Kashin stated as he started to see Mandora's face.
"She is a visitor from another village that is a great distance away." Gia started to say in her most honest tone. "She has come all this way to see our Shogun with an important message."
"If you give me the message, I can make sure that the Shogun receives it." Kashin stated as he extended his right arm and hand out to Mandora.
"I'm sorry, but I can't do that." Mandora stated while showing a stern look from her blue colored eyes.
"Madam, if you have a message for the Shogun, then you must give it to me." Kashin stated while starting to get a little annoyed.
"I'm sorry, but I can't do that."
"You see, she promised the people who gave her the message to deliver it to the Shogun in person." Gia stated while trying to diffuse the situation.
"I believe I understand. It is a bit unorthodox, but I will allow you both to enter. Under guard of course." Kashin stated as he gestured for two guards to approach. "We have to take precautions in order to safeguard the Shogun's life. He was attacked coming back from another town."
"We both understand. Thank you for allowing the two of us to proceed." Gia stated as she and Mandora started to get back to their feet as the two guards approached the small group.
"Please make sure that they both reach the Shogun without any problems." Kashin stated while looking at the guards.
"Aye" Both guards stated as they both gave Kashin their traditional salute by placing their right hand across their armor and bowing gracefully. "This way ladies" One of the guards stated as they lead the two ladies inside the main temple of the Shogun.
As the small group approached the home of the Shogun, they all saw two big red doors made out of metal to protect the confines of the Shogun's home. As they approached the doors, one of the Guards banged on the doors to let the group inside. After a brief moment the metal doors started to open and the two ladies were escorted inside the building as the doors closed behind them.
As they all started to walk down the hallway towards the Shogun's main chamber, both ladies saw solid rock statues of the previous Shoguns with their names inscribed below each one as they continued towards the Shogun's main chamber, as they continued, they both saw dozens of flame lamps burning in the distance as well as many officials from the neighboring towns and villages walking around and discussing their reasons for being here. As they all reached their final destination, they were stopped by one of the Shogun's most trusted bodyguards.
"Halt!" The bodyguard stated in his most loyal tone. "No one may enter to see the Shogun without proper clearance from my master."
"Dear sir." Gia started to say. "We were granted access to see the Shogun by his advisor outside the building."
"Is this true?" The bodyguard asked the guards.
The guards, after hearing the question started to nod both their heads.
"You may enter, but I must ask you both to please submit yourselves to be searched for any concealed weapons. We must protect our master."
After hearing that they would be searched, Mandora's rage started to boil from inside her. She knows full well that if they find weapons on her that they might think that she may be planning to attack the Shogun and then her mission would fail.
"My lord, please forgive me for saying this." Mandora started to say while starting to reach for the earpiece on her right ear. "BUT YOU WILL NOT SEARCH ME FOR WEAPONS!'
"INFEADEL!" The bodyguard yelled. "IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT TO THIS THEN YOU WILL BE PUNISHED!"
"Mandora, please. Not after coming so far." Gia pleaded with Mandora, knowing full well what she was about to do.
"Forgive me Gia but I have no time for this. My friends need me to complete this mission right now." Mandora answered as she pressed a button on her small earpiece, completely restoring her helmet around her face.
"YOU ARE NOT FROM THIS TOWN! GUARDS SEIZE HER AT ONCE!" The bodyguard stated after seeing Mandora's helmet cover the top of her face.
"Oh no you don't." Mandora stated as she grabbed the concealed laser pistol from it's hiding place and fired a low powered energy burst at the guards coming towards her.
As Gia and the bodyguard watched, Mandora's laser pistol fired a directed energy beam that struck the two guards coming towards her, forcing them to hit the floor.
"MURDERER! YOU WILL PAY FOR THAT!" The bodyguard stated as he tried to attack Mandora.
As the bodyguard started to come after Mandora, the Evil Chaser used her advanced police training to evade the attack and capture the bodyguard in a hold while pinning him to the floor.
"What are you going to do now? Kill me like you did the others?" The bodyguard asked while still trying to get himself free from Mandora's grip.
"Your friends are not dead, They are just out cold for a while. They will recover." Mandora stated as she held her grip while lifting the bodyguard back up to his feet.
"She speaks the truth sir." Gia started to say while hoping to diffuse what Mandora had done. "She didn't mean any harm but you must understand that she is on an important mission for her friends, and when you were about to search her, well she had to defend herself."
"That still doesn't excuse her from what she is doing to me." The bodyguard stated while still in Mandora's grip.
"I'll release you but I want no more trouble." Mandora stated as she released the bodyguard from her hold.
"Please sir, won't you allow us to enter to see the Shogun?" Gia asked in her most sincere tone.
"I will allow you both to enter, but please no more surprises." The bodyguard stated while staring at Mandora now wearing her helmet.
"Then I guess I won't need these clothes anymore." Mandora stated while removing the clothes that Gia had given her leaving only her black jumpsuit on her body. "Thanks for the loan by the way Gia."
"My pleasure, now let's go." Gia stated as they both followed the bodyguard into the Shogun's chambers after gathering up the clothing that Mandora had removed.
As they entered the main chamber, they all saw the Shogun having a meeting with several members of the surrounding villages. As they entered the room, the conversation started to quiet down as they all started to notice the two ladies and his bodyguard enter the room. As the group entered, they all saw that eight of the nine people sitting around a small cut table were all wearing suit type ropes, while the last person was wearing black warrior armor and a golden mask to cover most of his face. As the people at the table started to quiet down, the Shogun started to speak.
"Guard…. Who are these intruders?" The Shogun asked in his most demanding tone to his personal bodyguard.
"Forgive the intrusion my lord." The guard started to say. "But this woman here has been sent with an important message." The guard added as he gestured to Mandora.
"You." the Shogun started to say as he pointed towards Mandora. "What is your name and your reason for being here."
"I am Officer Mandora Evil Chaser of the Galactic Police, and I am here to deliver a message to a friend of the Thundercats. It is imperative that I complete my mission. A new friend of the Thundercats is seriously hurt and she may not-" Mandora stated until she was cut-off.
"SILENCE!" The shogun shouted in his most demanding tone. "Gentlemen." The Shogun started to say in a much more calm tone to his representatives at the table. "I would like to hear what this young woman has to tell me in private. I will re-schedule our meeting for a later time."
"Aye." The gentlemen stated as they all started to get up from their table's pillows.
As the gentlemen all started to gather up their folders and papers, Mandora started to wonder if this was the person she was supposed to find. According to what Lynx-O had wrote down in his note, this friend of the Thundercats is a brave warrior and a dear friend who has helped and stood by their side on numerous occasions. Now she must ask this person to once again help the Thundercats in their time of need. As the last of the suited gentlemen had left the room, the Shogun once again started to speak.
"Mandora, wasn't it…..You may sit, but your friend must wait outside." The Shogun stated knowing that this a private meeting.
"She stays." Mandora responded in kind. "She helped me get this far and I want her to stay until the end. This is non-negotiable."
"I give the orders here my dear." The Shogun started to say in a much more angered tone. "She goes now!"
"Not a chance." Mandora responded. "She stays or this message goes away with the both of us."
"You would risk your life for this woman just to complete your mission?" The Shogun asked in a much more curious tone.
"As an officer of the law I am sworn to protect any one at the cost of my own life. This is what it means to be an Evil Chaser and a member of the Galactic Police." Mandora stated as she started to go towards her laser pistol on her right side.
"My dear, there is no need for dramatics here. You have passed my test and you may both stay."
"TEST?! WHAT TEST?!" Mandora yelled in her most angered and confused tone.
"My dear, you can stop going towards your weapon. The test that you passed is one of true honesty and loyalty to your friends and to yourself." The Shogun started to say as Mandora started to move her right hand and arm away from her weapon. "I had to see if you were truly noble to defend the life of your friend as well as to be loyal to your other friends back on Third Earth."
"Wait a minute." Mandora started to say while in a surprised state. "I never told you that they were from Third Earth. Who are you, really. Are you the person that I was sent here to find?"
"My dear, I believe that I am the one you seek." The Shogun stated as he started to remove his golden mask as well as his armor for his head.
As Mandora and Gia watched, the Shogun's head armor as well as his golden mask was starting to be removed revealing the Shogun's true identity. The man that they saw was a bit older with gray hairs on both his side burns as well a little grey line on the left side of his head. He was also wearing a headband made from his tribe to honor those who had become Shogun before him. As he finished to remove his helmet and mask, the Shogun started to speak once again.
"My dear Mandora, my name is Hachiman. I have known about the Thundercats for many years. It has been a long time since I needed their help. Please my dear, have a seat and show me this note, but would you please remove your helmet. To honor a Shogun's request is most dis-honorable" Hachiman stated as he waited for Mandora to comply and have a seat with Gia at the conference table.
"Mandora." Gia started to say. "When the Shogun reveals his identity to anyone it is an show of great honor and respect. I believe you should do the same." Gia stated while trying to persuade Mandora not to disrespect Hachiman's request.
"As you wish Shogun." Mandora replied as she once again turned a knob on her helmet causing it to retract back into an earpiece on her right ear.
"My dear Mandora, you do not need to keep calling me Shogun. Since both of our identities are revealed to each other we can just call each other by our first names." Hachiman responded in order to raise Mandora's spirit's a little.
"Mandora is my first and only name." Mandora replied as she and Gia started to sit at the same table as Hachiman.
"I understand, now may I please see that note from my Thundercat friends."
"Here you go." Mandora replied as she took the note out from her black jumpsuit's right pocket and handed it to Hachiman.
After Mandora gave to note to him, Hachiman's look on his face started to change into one of surprise and confusion. It was as if something in the note started to awaken some small part of the Samurai's past and his future.
"This…..This is impossible…..This can't be true….." Hachiman stated while still confused.
"What is it? What is wrong?"
"GUARD! SUMMON THE HISTORIAN AND TELL HIM TO BRING THE SACRED SCROLLS OF THE SIX ANCIENT WARRIORS!" Hachiman yelled at his personal bodyguard outside the chamber.
"Hachiman, what is this all about?"
"Mandora, have you started to feel a special connection lately, but can't understand why?"
"As a matter of fact, I have. I have started to feel it ever since I left the Thundercats and was heading here. What is happening to me and why am I suddenly starting to feel this way?"
"It is because of what I see on your hair and in your eyes my dear."
"My lord, I believe that I saw it as well but I didn't understand what it all means." Gia stated while only confusing Mandora even more.
"Would you two please tell me what you both are talking about? This is driving me nuts." Mandora stated while trying to keep herself calm.
"My dear Mandora." Hachiman started to say. "It would seem that you have a strong connection to a member or members of the Thundercats new friends."
"I…. I don't know what you are talking about. I am an officer of the law and I should not be acting like this."
"Acting like what my dear?" Gia stated while trying to help Mandora figure things out.
"I…..I…. I just don't know."
"Well perhaps the scrolls that the historian has may shed some light for us all." Hachiman stated while patiently waiting for the historian to arrive.
As the small group was continuing to have their little discussion, they all started to hear knocking coming from outside the doors to the main chamber.
"YES!" Hachiman yelled in order to see who it was.
After Hachiman's words, the metal doors started to open revealing a white robbed man in his late 30's with some paper scrolls in one hand and in the other a pair of glasses and a briefcase of some kind.
"My lord." The white robed figure started to say. "I have brought you the materials that you have requested. Oh, I 'm sorry, I didn't know that we have guests here." He finished as he saw the two ladies sitting with the Shogun.
"It is alright, please join us and please show all of us what is written in the scrolls." Hachiman replied in a most inviting tone.
"Aren't you worried about revealing your true name to the rest of the staff here in your palace?" Mandora asked while the historian started to sit down at the table.
"My dear Mandora, before becoming the next Shogun, everyone inside the palace must know the true identity of the warrior who will be replacing the previous one. Only the people outside these walls can't know the truth unless absolutely necessary." Hachiman stated while the historian got everything setup on the table.
"It is just like what you told me about how your helmet could not be removed by anyone else except you." Gia added.
"I understand what you are saying but that still doesn't explain what is happening to me and these sudden feelings that I started to have." Mandora stated in her most confused and yet calm tone.
"I believe that I can help you fill in some of the pieces my dear." The historian stated while finishing up his work on the table. "Tell me, does anything on these papers look familiar to you? Please look very carefully before answering me." He added.
After the historian had finished his statement, Mandora started to look over all of the papers that were laid out on the table. As she continued to examine the papers in front of her, she started to see the written images of the Thundercats new friends as well as the symbol of the Planeteers. After looking through the papers even more she started to see what happens when all five warriors combine their powers into one beam of energy. She then started to see something that was almost familiar to herself as she was almost in a trance by looking at the written drawings of both Wheeler and Linka.
"What does this all mean?" Mandora started to say while still confused.
"It would seem that you are a descendant of both those two Planeteers." Hachiman replied in his most honest tone as he pointed to the pictures of Wheeler and Linka.
"But if that is true, then why am I only starting to feel this way even thou I have never met either one of them before now?"
"Everyone has feelings for someone that they deeply care about, and I believe that the same can be said for you Mandora." Gia stated while trying to be honest as well.
"That is true, but we are getting off track here." The historian started to say. "Mandora, how can the people on these pages be with your friends back on Third Earth?"
"They were brought there by Mumm-Ra's magic."
"MUMM-RA! I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT HE HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THIS!" Hachiman started to shout.
"But why were these Planeteers brought there in the first place?" Gia asked in her most curious tone.
"According to what I found out from both the Thundercats and the Planeteers, Mumm-Ra made a deal with the Planeteer's enemies to defeat the Thundercats and at the same time to destroy the Planeteers."
"Mandora, you and I must return to Third Earth immediality and make sure that no harm comes to the Planeteers." Hachiman stated in a much more calm tone.
"I'm afraid that one of them is already injured by some poison from one of Spidera's children."
"Which one is it?"
"It's this one." Mandora stated while pointing to the picture of Linka on the table. "Bengali is trying to help her, but I don't know how long they have until their enemies launch an attack against them."
"Then we must leave at once." Hachiman stated as he started to get back to his feet.
"I agree that we must leave at once to help our friends, but I don't know how long it will take us to get there on my Electro-Charger." Mandora stated as she and Gia started to get back to their feet as well.
"You leave the transportation to me." Hachiman stated before taking in a deep breath and speaking. "GUARD! PREPARE MY ARMOR AND MY STEED RIGTH AWAY!" Hachiman shouted as he started to walk towards a sword weapon display holder.
As Mandora and Gia watched, Hachiman took the sword and sheath from the display and started to walk back to the pair of ladies now on their feet as well. As he approached them, the Samurai started to pull out the sword from it's holster revealing how intense and shiny the blade was as well as holding it in a way almost similar to that of the Lord of the Thundercats.
"With this sword, we shall protect our friends and hopefully help send the Planeteers back to their home as well." Hachiman stated in his most proud and honest tone.
"What can a sword like that do that a laser pistol can't?" Mandora asked as she started to secure her weapons.
"This sword is called the Thunder-Cutter. It is the most powerful sword that has ever been forged. If anyone with an evil heart ever tried to use it, the sword would refuse and then destroy them."
"That all sounds good, but I rather see some proof about the sword's capabilities." Mandora stated as she started to reach for her earpiece on her right ear once again.
"When it is time for battle, you will see what it can do." Hachiman stated as Mandora pushed a button on her earpiece.
As Hachiman and Gia watched, Mandora's earpiece once again started to unfold and transform back into her Evil Chaser helmet once again covering up the top part of her face. As her helmet started to finish, the visor covering her eyes started to become active while glowing a bright yellowish light indicating that all helmet functions were online and functional.
"I'd better get the Electro-Charger here right away." Mandora stated as she started to turn a dial on the helmet.
"Where did you place this Electro-Charger that you spoke of?" Gia started to say while being a little confused. "I'd never saw you with anything when I met you in the village."
"I had to hide it near the edge of town so that I would not have drawn too much attention." Mandora replied as she finished signaling her vehicle.
"How long will it take for your Electro-Charger to get here Mandora?" Hachiman asked while also in a curious tone.
"It shouldn't take long….About 15 minutes by flight time."
"THAT LONG?!" Gia stated in a much excited and worried tone.
"Yes, but I'll have to make one stop before I can head back with you to Third Earth, Hachiman."
"Where do you have to go?" Hachiman asked with some confusion in his tone.
"I have to get my boots and my jacket back from Gia's place. I left them there before we both came here."
"I see, and the reason that you didn't bring them with you?"
"I told her not to wear them so that she could fit in much better." Gia replied in her most honest and proud tone.
"I believe that it was the correct choice given the circumstances that I had to endure to meet you."
After Mandora's statement, Hachiman started to laugh in his most honest and happiest tone. "My dear Mandora." Hachiman started to say after he stopped laughing." For someone who is in a strange place, I understand completely."
"Thank you my friend." Mandora replied with a brief smile on her lower face.
After Mandora's statement, both females, Hachiman and the Historian started to hear loud knocking on the main chamber's metal door.
"COME!" Hachiman yelled to the person outside the door.
"Forgive me my lord, but the guards outside the palace have spotted a weird flying machine coming this way with no one operating it." The guard said in his most terrified and loyal tone.
"It's alright, allow the vehicle to land and prepare my Battle Armor and steed for battle."
"Aye sir." The guard stated as he bowed to show respect before returning to his post.
"I can see why you decided to leave your vehicle parked far away." Hachiman stated as he started to turn his attention back to Mandora and Gia.
"This is what I was trying to avoid." Mandora stated in her most honest and forgiving tone.
"It is alright my dear, my guards will allow your vehicle to land so that you and Gia can return to her home."
"Thank you, Hachiman."
"You are welcome. I'll meet you at the rim of the planet in about 20 minutes. Will that be enough time to gather the rest of your belongings?"
"If I turn on the boosters, I can be back to Gia's home in about half that time."
"Excellent, then I will meet you in 20 minutes." Hachiman stated as he started to bow to Mandora and Gia to show them his respect.
"I'll see you then.." Mandora stated as she and Gia bowed to Hachiman before leaving the main chamber and heading back towards the Electro Charger parked outside the palace.
As the pair of ladies started to head back towards the main entrance of the palace, they both started to notice the looks that Mandora was getting while she was wearing only her black jumpsuit as well as her helmet. Gia was so concerned about how her new friend would be treated by the others when they first arrived at the palace, that when she saw them all giving her respect for her strange appearance, she started to feel a sigh of relief. As the two ladies approached the main doors, the guards inside the palace opened the doors to allow both ladies access back to the outside. As the started to walk down the massive staircase, Gia started to see a strange looking object waiting for both her and Mandora.
"Is that yours?" Gia asked Mandora while pointing towards the Electr-Charger.
"Yes, that's the Electro-Charger." Mandora replied as they both got closer to the vehicle.
"I've never seen anything like that before in all my years." Gia stated in her most excited tone.
"It's standard equipment for all Evil Chasers."
"Are you sure that it's safe to travel on?'
"I've had no complaints when I have passengers it."
"If you don't mind me asking, who exactly did you have riding with you."
"I've had the Lord of the Thundercats and a sneaky little pickpocket ride with me with no problems."
"This pickpocket that you mentioned, is he a friend of yours?"
"He's an ex-criminal that was released into my custody. He's currently working at HQ under my supervisior's supervision." Mandora stated as she and Gia finally reached the Electro-Charger.
"Are you sure that it won't take us long to get back to my home?" Gia asked in her most concerned tone as she and Mandora started to climb onto the vehicle's seating section.
"Don't worry, we'll be back to your home in no time." Mandora replied as she started her pre-flight checklist.
After Mandora was done with the checklist, she then started to activate the Electro-Charger's engines as well as to check the accelerator located on the bike's right hand rest. After making sure that everything was working perfectly, Mandora started to rev up the engines and then started to lift the vehicle with Gia right behind her on the seat, straight into the sky.
As the Electro Charger was traveling through the blue lit sky, Gia couldn't help but look down and see all of the beauty that was below her as the vehicle continued it's travel. As the duo started to approach Gia's home, Mandora started to descend the vehicle very carefully as to not attract any attention from anyone who might be looking up at the sky.
"Mandora, you were right about how fast your vehicle could travel." Gia started to say as they made their final approach. "Even the fastest horses and carriage rides would take at least double the time it took us to get here."
"I'm just glad that you were able to help me. I'm sorry if I was an inconvenience to you. " Mandora stated as they started to approach the ground.
"Mandora, you helped me out in the village, helping you was the least I could do. Besides, I needed to get out more often anyway." Gia replied as the Electro-Charger finally landed on the ground right beside Gia's home.
"Now I'd better gather up the rest of my things before I meet Hachiman at the edge of your planet." Mandora stated as she and Gia started to approach the front siding door.
After her statement to Gia, Mandora started to walk towards the room where she left her jacket in order place it back on her upper body and cover her jumpsuit a little. Afterwards she will be planning to get her boots and then depart on order to keep her appointment. After a moment, Mandora started to emerge out of the room with her jacket back on. As she started to go towards the entrance, Gia started to talk.
"Wait…. I have something for you Mandora." Gia stated hoping to stop Mandora from leaving for a moment.
"What is it?" Mandora asked as she stopped in her tracks before reaching the front sliding door.
"Please wait here for a moment." Gia stated as she started to walk back into the room where Mandora was previously in.
After a moment of waiting, Gia re-entered the main room with a small rectangle box.
"Mandora, I want you to have this." Gia stated as she handed Mandora the box.
"Gia, you don't have to give me anything. I'm an officer of the law and I 'm not supposed to accept gifts from anyone." Mandora stated while trying not to be rude about Gia's actions.
"I understand that, but it would made this old woman very happy if you would accept this." Gia replied in her most sincere tone.
"Very well." Mandora answered back as she opened the box.
As Mandora opened the box, she started to see the same clothing that she had worn during her walk with Gia towards the Shogun. As she continued to look, she also saw a beautiful dress made up of the same materials but this one was more intended for a date with a special person. After looking through the box, Mandora placed the cover back on it while trying not to show the smallest hint of emotion of what she was feeling.
"Listen, I know you mean well but I just can't accept this. These are your daughter's clothes, and it just wouldn't be right to accept."
"Mandora my dear, you are the same heigh as my daughter and besides, I saw how much you liked wearing them. You might not shown any feeling but I could see it in your eyes." Gia stated while trying to make a point to Mandora.
"Even if that was true, I just couldn't accept."
"You must, you see I had a feeling when I first met you back in town that you were very special, and now that I've gotten to know you, I'm sure of it. Please accept this gift from an old woman and friend."
After Gia's statement, Mandora couldn't say anything else but just to nod her head in acceptance of the gift.
"Thank you my dear." Gia started to say in her most excited and grateful tone. "I know that it might be odd, but do you think that you might visit me again some time after your mission is complete?"
"I am always busy with work, but for you…I think that I can make the time." Mandora replied as she started to give Gia a nice hug for everything that she has done for her.
"Please do come back and see me again." Gia replied as Mandora released her from the hug.
"I will. I promise." Mandora stated as she started to leave the home with her gift from Gia.
As Mandora started to leave Gia's home her thoughts started to become flooded with everything that has happened to here since arriving on this new and unknown world.
"I can't believe what has happened here and to me." Mandora started to think while climbing onboard her vehicle. "Meeting the Thundercat's ally, learning more about the Planeteers and about myself. Feeling a strong connection to two of them and now receiving a gift of some clothing that makes me feel sort of happy. I might not know what is happening to me, but to be honest, I think I like it."
As Mandora started to perform her pre-flight check once again, she started to punch in coordinates that would take her back to the Thundercats in the most fastest time so that she might be able to help. After revering up her engines, the Electro-Charger started to rise back up into the sky where she planned to meet Hachiman and then continue their journey back to the others. As she reached the rendezvou, Mandora started to see a man covered in black armor while ridding atop a beautiful steel stallion high above the planet. As she approached, the man started to speak.
"Are you ready to go Mandora?" The man stated.
"Hachiman, is that you?" Mandora asked while in a bit of shock.
"Yes my dear, I only wear this armor when I am going into battle with friends."
"Then we had better get a move on. I sure hope that your horse can keep up with my Electro-Charger."
"We'll be fine my dear. Lead the way."
After Hachiman's statement, both him and Mandora started to streak across the universe hoping to get back to Third Earth before it was too late.