Flying Without Wings

Aside from working alongside Kisara as Queen Mystery's royal handmaid, Freya had other jobs as a royal lady. She was also responsible for inspecting the temples to make sure they were being thoroughly maintained as well as adding new features to define their majesty and also make sure they weren't being defiled or vandalized in any way. She and Kisara would also help to get newcomers settled in after they would be announced new royal servants. As such, the cousins didn't have a lot of spare time. That didn't mean they would always be busy. At times when they weren't too busy, they would relax and unwind and go out for fresh air or spend time with their friends.

That was what Freya was doing now. She managed to get a break from her work and now she was interacting with Lynx-O, telling him more stories about herself and her adventures from back on Thundera as well as those she shared here at home with her friends.

It warmed Pumyra's heart to see how happy Lynx-O looked with Freya and the young woman seemed just as happy. Bengali and Joseph noticed it too and they agreed. It really did look as though the two of them were long-lost relatives. None of them even minded that Freya was calling Lynx-O her grandfather, considering how happy it made the old lynx. It especially made Joseph happy to see that the woman he loved finally found someone she could look up to. Granted, Freya always looked up to her older cousin her whole life, but now she had another hero to look to for guidance and support.

The puma woman saw Freya and Lynx-O together as they were in the courtyard. "I don't think I've ever seen Lynx-O look this happy before."

Bengali agreed. "I'd say Freya filled a missing void he didn't even know he had."

"I'd say Lynx-O's done the same for Freya," Joseph was saying, "considering she says he's like the grandfather she never had." He even understood why. It wasn't just because Lynx-O was wise and able to perceive things in ways no one else could. It was also because Freya and the old lynx really did have a lot in common with each other. They both lived with darkness in their lives, refusing to let it control them and define who they are.

The white tiger looked at Joseph with worry. "You're not concerned, Joseph?"

He looks at him and asks, "What are you talking about, Bengali? Lynx-O's a good friend and I appreciate how he can comfort Freya in ways that I can't."

Bengali looked away. "I guess I felt kind of worried that Freya spending most of her time with Lynx-O would impact your feelings for her in a bad way."

Pumyra understood and added, "We know how much you love Freya and we hope you don't get the wrong impression that her spending time with Lynx-O is making her forget about you."

The blonde smiled at his friends. "Look, Bengali, Pumyra, I appreciate your concern, but there's really nothing for you to worry about," he assured them. He looks back at Freya. "You're right that I love Freya. Because of that, her happiness is important to me. And if spending time with Lynx-O makes her happy, and if she finds comfort in seeking his wisdom and support, then I need to respect her feelings and understand her needs, not concern myself with my own thoughts and be jealous. Like I said, Lynx-O is my friend too just like you guys and all the others are and friends can share friends." And his amulet starts glowing. He also begins singing.

Everybody's looking for that something, one thing that makes it all complete

Some find it in the strange places, places you never knew there could be

Some find it in the face of their children, some find it in their lover's eyes

Who can deny the joy it brings?

When you find that special thing, you're flying without wings

Freya heard Joseph singing and was enchanted by the sound of his voice. She began walking over to him and started singing as well. Some find that cheer every morning

Some in the solitary night

You find it in the words of others

Some that can make you laugh or cry

You find it in the deepest friendships

The bonds you've cherished your whole life

And when you know how much it means

When you've found that special thing, you're flying without wings

Joseph and Freya dance together and sing, So impossible that something's missing

You've got to fight for every dream

'Cause who's to know which one you've let go

Would have made you complete

The others vocalized and Freya sang, Well, for me it's waking up inside you

To watch the sun rise on your face

To know that I can say I love you

At any given time or place

Joseph took his turn and sang, It's made up of things that only I know

Those are the things that make you mine

And it's like flying without wings

'Cause you're my special thing, I'm flying without wings

Together, they sang, And you're the place my life begins and you'll be where it ends

We're flying without wings

The love to each other we bring is like flying without wings

Freya places her arm around Joseph's neck and pulls him down to her and they both kiss.

Pumyra and Bengali found the scene heartwarming. Even Lynx-O was touched by the song and by listening to the harmony between Freya and Joseph, he knew that the love they had for each other was true.

The puma woman cleared her throat. "You're absolutely right, Joseph." Then she got an idea. "You know, we've got plenty of spare rooms in the Tower of Omens. Maybe the two of you could stay with us whenever you come to our world."

Joseph blinked at that. "Are you sure about that, Pumyra? It's not that I don't like the offer, but we're not married yet. Aren't you worried we might, you know, take it too far with our love?"

She laughed and asked, "You have your own rooms in Cats' Lair, right, and you stay in your own rooms too, don't you?" Without waiting for an answer, she tells them, "But I understand why you'd be concerned about that."

"Seto and Kisara asked us the same thing when we told them they were welcome to stay with us too," said Bengali. "We trust you guys."

"We really appreciate you helping us in the Tower of Omens and we enjoy your company," said Lynx-O.

Joseph and Freya look at each other. They really didn't want to get to the point where their hormones would get out of control. Well, they had kept it together for this long back at Cats' Lair. Surely they could keep it together for a little while longer at the Tower of Omens. "I think we would like that very much, you guys," said Joseph.

"Great," said Bengali. "By the way, have you two done anything to celebrate your engagement?"

"Not really, Bengali," Freya replied. "We've been busy with our own duties here in Egypt as well as helping you and the other ThunderCats."

"In that case, why don't we celebrate your engagement by giving the two of you a special dinner at the Tower of Omens when we go back to Third Earth?" the white tiger suggested.

Pumyra liked the idea. "You can have the dining room all to yourselves and we can provide a fine dinner."

"With soft music," Lynx-O added.

"And candlelight," Bengali added.

"It sounds like it could be fun," said Freya. "But we couldn't ask you to do all of that for us."

"We insist," said the puma woman. The white tiger nodded. For that matter, Freya and Joseph decided to accept their friends' offer. So it was decided that once they would return to Third Earth, the ThunderCats would arrange a special date for their friends at the Tower of Omens.