Title: In A Cat's Eye 1/?

Author: Deathangelgw

Disclaimer: They don't belong to me but them. I'm just playin!

Warnings: AU, OC, slight OOC, het, sap, angst, dark, later lemon/lime

Pairings: OFC+Bengali+Pumyra+Lynxo, later OFC/Lion-o

Rating: starting PG and going all the way up to NC-17.

Timeline: Right when the new Thundercats come in.

A/N: AH I am famous for rewrites and such not. Ah well…I have no life anyways! Enjoy!

'thoughts'

/telepathic speech/

dreamscape

Fire. It burned around her, blowing hot cinders and dust into her face as she tried to keep her footing on the rolling ground. She shielded her eyes against the blowing red dust that flew around her, trying to get into her eyes as she ran behind her family to the escape ships.

Suddenly, a roaring sound ripped through the earth around her and she screamed with her family as the ground opened up underneath them. She watched in horror as the ship was swallowed into the ground, as well as her family and friends. She screamed in anguish as she stumbled, then cried out as she felt the ground ripping up under her. She screamed again as she felt nothing under her and she began to fall into darkness…

Gasping as she sat up, Leisa trembled as she wrapped her arms around herself, comforting herself. She always woke up before the dream went any further, even though the actual event had not ended badly. Bengali had grabbed her hand in time and had dragged her to safety, but she had hit her head and so had been unconscious when they had been rescued by their friends, the Robear Berbils. She had not seen the destruction of their home and was somewhat grateful for that kind fate.

Sighing softly as she got her trembling under control, Leisa stood and got ready for the day. She, Bengali, Pumyra, Lynxo, Robearbob, and Robearburt had landed on Third Earth on a small island ten years ago, but it had seemed to be forever. She had been twelve…now she was an adult. They had made a fortress on the island, content to live life peacefully.

Coming out and stretching as she yawned, Leisa smiled as she greeted the dawn. She glanced over as she heard some rustling and grinned at Pumyra as she came from her hut. They stretched out, then went out to do their morning workout. When they got done, they went to clean up and start their chores after breakfast.

She was out gathering roots for a stew she wanted to make with the Berbils when she heard an explosion as well as felt her friends' surprise and pain. Turning around, she paled as she saw smoke coming from their home. /Lynxo! Pumyra! Bengali! What's happening?!/ she sent out to them in fear as she started running back towards the fort.

/No! Stay away, Leisa! It's too dangerous!/

Bengali's command stopped her in her tracks in surprise and she trembled. /Why?! I can help!/

/It's too late…we're already being taken to the ship! I don't want you captured too. Stay there and safe and we'll find you again!/ Bengali said tenderly before the link was closed down.

Trembling in fear and loneliness, Leisa sank to her knees as she looked out at the ocean. "Bengali…Lynxo…Pumyra…don't leave me alone…" she whimpered out softly before curling up and wrapping her arms around her waist.

*~~**~~*

{A week later, at the Cat's Lair}

Cheers rang up as the sound of clinking glasses filled the main gathering chamber of Cat's Lair, where the Thundercats celebrated both the fall of their greatest enemy, Mumm-ra, and the initiation of the three once captured Thunderians as Thundercats.

"I can't believe that Mumm-ra is dead! After everything that had happened, who knew that peace was here at last." Pumyra smiled around at her now fellow Thundercats, fairly beaming with pride and happiness.

"Peace…I don't think I could ever get used to that idea," Panthro said with a smile as he leaned back in his chair and waved his hand.

"Yea I don't know what I'm going to do now that I'm out of the superhero business!" Snarf whined as he reclined on the windowsill, grinning as laughter greeted his statement.

"Well I for one am looking forward to our new life!" Bengali commented before stopping, eyes wide as he swayed. "Oh no! Pumyra! Lynxo! We forgot her on the island!" he cried as he faced his two dearest friends to everyone's concern.

"Oh no! In all the excitement, we must've forgotten! We have to go get her!" Pumyra exclaimed in dismay as she put down her drink.

"Who are you talking about?" Lion-o asked as they all watched the three in bemusement.

"Our friend, Leisa! She was the only one who got away because she wasn't at the fort when we were attacked! I told her we'd come back for her!" Bengali said softly, guiltily. He jumped along with everyone else as a glass smashed on the floor and looked over in shock as Panthro stared at them. "Panthro! What's wrong?"

"That name…what is her name again?" Panthro whispered hoarsely, eyes wide as he paled.

"Leisa…why?" Pumyra asked in confusion, then blinked in shock as Panthro stood up abruptly, knocking back his chair as he stared at the table in mute shock. Before any of them could react, he turned and ran from the room, several of their voices following him out in surprise as he ran.

Lion-o glanced at the others before they all bolted from the room after their friend. "Panthro! Wait! What is it?" he called as he chased after his friend. He watched in confusion as his friend ran to the Hovercat and climbed in, readying it for take off. He got to the vehicle and jumped up. "Panthro slow down! What is it? For Jaga's sake, what's wrong?!" he cried as he shook his friend, then gasped as Panthro looked up at him.

Tears glimmered in the normally calm eyes as he gripped the controls. "Leisa…that's my littlest sister, Lion-o," Panthro managed through his raging emotions as he looked up at his friend and leader. "My family…a member of my family. I have to get to her!"

"Your…sister? I didn't know you had any family!" Lion-o cried in shock, as stunned as the others.

Shaking his head, Panthro wiped his face slightly and took a shaky breath. "How were you to know, Lion-o? When I didn't even know she was alive," he whispered in shame.

"So you're the brother she talked about! When she was sad or training hard, she always said that it was to make her big brother proud of her," Bengali said with a grin as he came over.

"She'll be so excited!" Pumyra exclaimed happily as she clasped her hands.

"Well then…you better not waste anymore time. Panthro, go with Pumyra and Bengali. They know where to go…the rest of us can stay here and make preparations," Lion-o said firmly, smiling as Panthro looked at him gratefully.

"If we're going to do it…let's do it!" Panthro cried before revving up the Hovercat, while Bengali and Pumyra took the Thunderclaw.

Lion-o sighed softly as he watched them go with the others, then smiled at Lynxo. "So, what can you tell us about this Leisa?" he asked amiably as they headed back inside.

*~~**~~*

The sea flew underneath the two Thundercat vehicles as Panthro, Bengali, and Pumyra flew over to the island that had been the new Thundercats’ home for the past ten years. Panthro whistled softly as they came to the island. “I must admit…you guys had a great home,” he said in appreciation as they flew in and landed.

“You can thank your sister for that one, Panthro. She came up with the ideas for the weapons and the house situation,” Pumyra replied with a grin as she hopped out after they landed. She turned to the fort and ran in. “Leisa! Leisa where are you?” she called out as Bengali followed. Panthro hung back, heart pounding with anticipation.

“Bengali! Pumyra! You’re ok!!” A figure dashed out of the fort and nearly tackled the two Thundercats as she laughed in joy and relief. “Oh I was so worried! What happened?! Where were you taken!? Who took you?! And…” She stopped, eyes wide. “And you’re…you’re…”

“That’s right…we’re Thundercats now,” Bengali affirmed proudly as he straightened, grinning widely. “We were rescued by the Thundercats from this evil mummy called Mumm-ra and-“

“And this can wait, Bengali! There’s someone else she has to meet!” Pumyra interrupted her friend with a laugh before tugging Leisa, who was by now wide eyed with shock and staring at them like they had grown another head.

“Who am I supposed to meet?” Leisa asked in confusion as she was pulled along. She stopped abruptly, paling as her hand came to her mouth. She trembled visibly as tears came to her eyes as she saw the other figure when he approached. She stepped once, then ran at him. “Big Brother!!”

“Leisa!” Panthro’s voice was choked with tears as he ran as well and they met in a huge hug. He laughed in joy as he twirled her around before sinking to the ground, holding her tightly as they laughed and cried in their elation at being reunited. He leaned back after a bit and brushed his shaking hand over her face, brushing away her tears as he smiled widely, leaning into her touch as she wiped away his own tears. He looked at her and laughed slightly as he cleared his throat. “You’ve grown up, Leilei,” he said fondly as he brushed his hand through her midnight locks.

“Of course, Panpan…it’s been how long?” Leisa retorted with a giggle before standing them up. “And you’ve bulked out since I last saw you! And what's with the spikes?!” she exclaimed with a giggle while poking at his well muscled arm.

"Being the strongest of the Thundercats next to Lion-o, I'd say I have to!" Panthro replied with a grin as he flexed before hugging her tightly once again. He sighed happily as he nuzzled her, feeling her happy sigh as they just held each other. "I'm so glad you are alive," he whispered softly.

"I'm glad too…I'm so glad that you made it, Panthro," Leisa replied just as softly as she hugged him tightly.

Leaning back, Panthro smiled at her again before glancing at the other two Thundercats. "Well! We better head back before the others worry!" he called out cheerfully as they faced the other two.

"Right! We just need to grab a couple of things and then we're on our way!" Bengali yelled back as he and Pumyra ran into the fort to collect those few things.

Looking up at her beloved brother, Leisa smiled. "Panpan…do you think *I* can become a Thundercat too?" she asked quietly as they waited for the other two.

Glancing down at her and smiling, Panthro nodded. "Yes I think you can. If you prove yourself worthy and work hard," he replied with an encouraging smile.

Nodding firmly, Leisa looked over as the other two returned. 'I'll prove myself to you and the other Thundercats that I am worthy…' she thought firmly with a determined nod.

They got onto the flying vehicles and headed for shore. Panthro and Leisa were talking the entire time as they went into the mainland, which amused Pumyra and Bengali no end. But their blissful time stopped abruptly as the Cat Signal was seen shining over the forest.

"Lion-o needs us, kids! Let's head out!" Panthro called out before veering off at a fast vector towards the signal.

*~~**~~*

Lion-o growled in frustration as he and Snarf dodged the Mutant attacks as they swarmed in. He smiled then as he heard the Thundertank as it rumbled closer to his position, then relaxed a bit as laser fire was seen hitting the Nosediver and one of the Skycutters. He looked up as he heard air vehicles and laughed as the Hovercat and Thunderclaw went after the rest of the vehicles before coming in for a landing.

He stopped though as he saw Panthro help a young female from the Hovercat, captured by her beauty. She had midnight black hair that went down to her mid back and was bound in a tight intricate braid. She was well built and wore a tank-dress similar to Pumyra's, but it was a deep purple with a gray belt. Her eyes were the same color as Panthro's and her ears delicately emerged from her midnight hair, accentuating her face. He shook himself as they all came over and smiled warmly at Panthro. "I take it this is your sister."

"Yeup! Everyone, I'd like you to meet my favorite little sister, Leisa!" Panthro replied cheerfully as he wrapped an arm around her shoulders. She giggled and batted at him, cheeks darkening in a blush. "Leisa, this is Cheetara, Tigra, Wily Kit and Kat, Snarf, and Lion-o, the Lord of the Thundercats," Panthro said in introduction as he gestured to each Thundercat.

"It is an honor and a privilege to meet you all," Leisa murmured quietly as she bowed in greeting to them all, fist on her chest in salute.

"The honor is ours as well, Leisa. Any family of Panthro's is our family as well," Lion-o said warmly as he offered his hand to her in greeting. She took it with a smile and Lion-o's legs nearly buckled at the sheer warmth and want that overwhelmed him, causing him to smile rather goofily in return to her as he gently squeezed her hand before letting it go reluctantly.

"My thanks, my Lord. I hope that I may prove myself as worthy as my dear friends and my brother and hope to become a Thundercat as well," Leisa replied softly, smiling up at him before glancing at the others and leaning into her brother's hold.

"Why not make her one since she's friends with Pumyra, Bengali, and Lynxo? And Panthro's sister!" Wily Kat suggested excitedly, smiling cheerfully at Leisa.

Lion-o opened his mouth to reply, but was stopped by Leisa. "No, Lord Wily Kat. Tis not my place to take such an honor based on who I know. It wouldn't be fair to me or to them. I wish to prove myself so that you will know in your hearts that I am worthy of such an honor," she said firmly, smiling at the startled, yet appreciative looks she received.

"She definitely has the honor kick going from Panthro," Wily Kit said and giggled softly as the other female Thunderian grinned back.

"So it's settled. Leisa, you will be our guest and shall prove to us that you are worthy of being a Thundercat," Lion-o said firmly as he smiled at his friends and makeshift family. Leisa beamed at him and he flushed slightly as he glanced away. "Let's head back to the Lair and find out what Snarf learned," he continued, a bit flustered at his reactions to the newcomer. Snarf nodded as he sat up on his tail and they all headed back.

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