Note: This story involves the author and a Thundercat working together on a fan fiction. Interaction between myself and said Thundercat will be in italics while the fan fiction will be in a regular font.

JP: I was sitting here in front of my computer this morning, I guess it must be morning. The clock read 1:03 a.m.. Anyway, like I do every time it's 1:03 a.m. and I'm awake I felt like writing fan fiction. That's when this whole thing began. She came in.

Pumyra: Oh come on. Stop being so cryptic.

JP: Well, how else do you account for your being here?

Pumyra: It's simple. It's late, you're tired, and the nearest source of caffeine is some distance away. Now, let's start writing your newest Thundercat fan fiction.

JP: Alright. What should it be called?

Pumyra: Lets try.

Pumyra: Perfect. Now you start writing and I'll correct things as we go.

It all began on a warm blistering day in Cat's Lair.

Pumyra: Am I there?

JP: No, usually you're at the Tower of Omens.

Pumyra: Then start there.

JP: Look, you want to write this?

Pumyra: Sure.

It all began on a warm blistering day in the Tower of Omens. Bengali and Pumyra were on duty in the control room while Snarfer and Lynx-O were out on patrol. Bengali glanced over his shoulder and stared for a long moment at his drop dead gorgeous partner. "You know, Pumyra. We've got the Tower all to ourselves," he said.

"Lynx-O and Snarfer won't be back for several hours," Pumyra said.

"I'm sure that the Lunataks won't be doing very much today, perhaps we could find some way to pass the time?" Bengali said.

"Why don't we go down to my room and," Pumyra began.

JP: What are you doing?

Pumyra: What do you mean?

JP: This is a family show there could be little kids reading this.

Pumyra: Oh come on. Most kids already know about such things.

JP: We can't do it. I'll tear the page up.

Pumyra: Fine, fine. I'll make it so that your precious censors like it.

"Why don't we go down to my room and play a round of chess?" Pumyra suggested.

"Again? But you always beat me," Bengali moaned as he was led away.

Meanwhile, Panthro and Tygra were cruising around in the Thundertank near to Castle Plundaar. "It sure is quiet out here," commented Tygra.

"A little too quiet if you ask me," Panthro said.

"It would be so much better if Pumyra were here. She's one terrific babe," Tygra said.

JP: Tygra calls you a babe?

Pumyra: Sure. He does it all the time.

JP: Uh huh.

"Of course, if Pumyra was here, the mutants wouldn't think about attacking," Panthro said.

"True, and I'm up for a fight," Tygra said.

"Then you may consider yourselves to have a fight on your hands Thundercats!" came a voice from further on the road said.

"Luna!" Tygra exclaimed, as the rest of the Lunataks stepped on to the road.

"The mutants we could have dealt with alone. We really need Pumyra if we're to battle the Lunataks!" Panthro said.

JP: Give me the keyboard.

Pumyra: Why should I?

JP: Because it's obvious that you're just making this stuff up.

Pumyra: I'm hurt. Everything I've written is based on fact.

Back at Cat's Lair, Lion-O could hear the Sword of Omens warning him of danger. Leaping to his feet Lion-O grabbed the weapon and commanded it to "give me sight beyond sight." Instantly he was shown Tygra and Panthro in the current predicament. "I'd better call the rest of the Thundercats, except for Pumyra, she's not very useful," Lion-O said.

Pumyra: What was that for?

JP: All the ego boosting you did earlier.

Soon the remaining Thundercats, minus Pumyra and Bengali, were on their way to help their two companions. They wouldn't be able to get there in time to even the odds, but they might be able to make something of a rescue attempt.

Tygra jumped aside of Chilla's ice breath and lashed out with his whip, catching Tug Mug's wrist. Beside him Panthro had produced his nunchuks and was trying to find a weakness in Amok's defenses.

"Come on Panthro, what's the point in fighting us? We outnumber you greatly. There's nothing you can do. You can't win," Alluro said, charming Panthro. The Thundercat tried to fight off the hypnotic suggestion but found it difficult. With his concentration on Alluro he left himself open to be hammered solidly by Amok.

Tygra cursed silently. He had to get away, and fast. His whip curled around his body and he vanished from sight. "Ha. You think you can hide from me?" Red Eye asked, aiming a missile at Tygra.

Pumyra: Uh, Jonathan, could you get me some chips?

JP: I suppose.

Pumyra: Yes! The keyboard is mine once more.

Predictable as always Red Eye fired his missile at Tygra, but the Thunderian had expected such a move and deftly twisted away, even knocking the missile so that it deflected toward Luna and the rest of the Lunataks.

Tygra stumbled through the woods. Instinctively he knew Cat's Lair would be empty, besides which Pumyra wouldn't be there, instead he made for the Tower of Omens. The walk was long and difficult but struggled on, knowing that once Pumyra was involved in the action, the Thundercats couldn't fail.

Pumyra and Bengali were still reclined on Pumyra's queen sized bed, playing chess, when Tygra stumbled in. "Pumyra, you have to help us. Panthro and I were attacked by the Lunataks. I think they may have taken him to Skytomb. The other Thundercats are doubtless trying to make some sort of rescue, but I knew that only one person could save Panthro," he said.

"Thank you Tygra, you are a true friend," Pumyra replied.

"You have proven how wise you are in coming for Pumyra. I might not have made such a brilliant manoeuver," Bengali said, hanging his head in shame. Pumyra moved to him and lifted his chin. "Don't worry. Some day you too will be as wise and brave as Tygra," she told him.

JP: Here are the chips. Hope you don't mind salt and vinegar.

Pumyra: I prefer regular. Could you be a pal and run down to the store for some?

JP: But they're all closed except for the one ten minutes away.

Pumyra: Please? I promise I'll behave.

JP: I don't know why I do this for you. Maybe I'll take my bike, shorter time.

Pumyra's personal fighter took off from its secret location with its three passengers. Pumyra sat at the controls and allowed Tygra to fan her while Bengali fed her a bunch of red grapes. "Thank you both for all your help," Pumyra said.

"Anything to please you," Bengali said.

"Anything? Perhaps I should let Tygra take the controls while we go find out," Pumyra said, wickedly. Taking Bengali by the hand she led him to the back of the plane and they "played chess" some more.

Lion-O paused when he reached the Thundertank. There was no sign of Panthro or Tygra, save for a brief struggle. "Come on, we must hurry to Skytomb," he said. Then, hopping into the driver's seat of the Thundertank, he began to drive away.

Meanwhile, far away, Mumm-Ra watched the Thundercats drive away. "So, Tygra and Panthro have been caught eh? And Pumyra is no where to be seen. Now is my chance to defeat Lion-O," he said, moving to his pool, "Ancient Spirits of Evil, transform this decayed form, to Mumm-Ra, the ever living!" There was a whirl of wind and bolts of lightning as Mumm-Ra changed from his haggard mummy form into the powerful giant.

"Lion-O! You shall bow before me!" Mumm-Ra shouted.

"Mumm-Ra! Oh where's Pumyra when I need her?" Lion-O whined.

"She is too far away to help you now. I'll take you all prisoner and use you as bait to lure her in," Mumm-Ra said.

"But first you'll have to defeat the Thundercats!" Cheetara said.

"Easily done," Mumm-Ra cackled, tossing bolts of energy at the Thunderians. Lynx-O and the two Snarfs were taken down immediately, followed by the twins. Cheetara and Lion-O tried vainly to defeat the all-powerful sorcerer but found their efforts going to waste. "This is where Pumyra would have used her explosives to wound Mumm-Ra," Cheetara mumbled.

"She's not here. We'll have to try and make do without . . . Arghh!" Lion-O screamed in pain as Mumm-Ra finally caught him. Cheetara, caught up in the emotion of the moment, was also quickly neutralized. "Ah prisoners. Maybe Pumyra will surrender when she sees that I have her friends," Mumm-Ra said.

JP: Here you go. If they aren't the right kind, you're getting them yourself. Maybe the store keeper will accept your Thunderian credits. Let's see what you've added so far.

Pumyra: Don't change anything.

JP: What on Third Earth have you done? All the Thundercats are either caught or fulfilling your every whim!

Pumyra: Something wrong with that?

JP: Yes. Now I have to try and fix it.

Skytomb greeted its new guest readily. Alluro stood before Panthro watching as he loaded more coal into the large furnace. "That's right Thundercat. You like shoveling coal. It is your favorite thing to do," Alluro said.

"I like shoveling coal. Nothing could be better," Panthro replied.

"Alluro, lock Panthro up and come here at once. There's a jet headed this way!" Luna shrieked.

"Oh well Panthro. Fun and games are over. Just go back to your cell and close the door behind you," Alluro said.

"It's time for fun and games to end. I guess I'll just go back to my cell and close the door behind me," Panthro intoned.

"Excellent," Alluro said.

"It is excellent, just like this fist to your face!" Panthro said, hitting the Lunatak square in the jaw. "How did you do that?" Alluro asked, astonished as Panthro's nunchuks smashed his psyche club and crashed against his body.

"When you spoke to Luna, your attention was divided. I used that opportunity to escape," Panthro explained.

Tygra glanced behind him, "How's the game going?" he asked.

"Not good. Bengali just took another of my pawns," Pumyra said, "but I'll get him back by moving my knight here, putting him in check."

"Wrap it up. We're at Skytomb," Tygra said, exiting the vehicle. Pumyra and Bengali soon followed.

Pumyra: That's just unfair. #1 You know damn well we weren't really playing chess. #2 Bengali never beats me. Never!

JP: I'll believe that when I see it.

In Mumm-Ra's pyramid Lion-O could see the Sword of Omens, lying just out of reach. The evil doer had failed to provide him with some sort of gag, so all it took was a simple "Sword of Omens, come to my hand," for Lion-O to be once again in possession of his weapon. He shattered his shackles and quickly freed the others.

"You're free? No. I won't let you escape!" Mumm-Ra said, quickly transforming into his more powerful self.

"Thundercats, spread out. Mumm-Ra only beat us last time because we were bunched close together and made careless mistakes. Be on your toes," Lion-O said.

Bengali watched in confusion as there came sounds of fighting from within. Soon he saw the reason why. Panthro, though badly wounded, had somehow managed to escape from the Lunataks. Close behind him were the villains though.

Pumyra: Where's the bathroom?

JP: Up the hall, to the left, third door.

Pumyra: Could you show me?

JP: Fine. I suppose you can't alter the story from the bathroom.

Pumyra: Ah ha. I'm free. I've locked Jonathan in the bathroom. I don't have much time until he gets out so I'd better hurry.

The Lunataks pulled up short when they saw that Pumyra stood beside her companions. Alluro even started running away. The heroic Thundercat dashed forward into the mob of felons and began letting loose her pellets. Fire for Chilla. Drugged candy for Amok. Knock out gas for both Tug Mug and Red Eye. Luna toppled from Amok and into Pumyra's arms. "Good. Now we have some prisoners to take back home with us," she said.

"You were fantastic," Panthro said.

"I've never seen anything like it," Bengali added.

"It's truly an honor to fight alongside you," Tygra said.

"Pumyra!" a ghostly voice said. Pumyra turned and saw Jaga looking at her.

"What is it Jaga?" she asked.

"Although you were my first choice for Lord of the Thundercats, you were not available when the time came for me to anoint someone. I hope I can repay you now. Go to Mumm-Ra's pyramid. The others have been taken captive. Go. Hurry," Jaga said.

"Come on friends. Jaga says the others need our help at Mumm-Ra's pyramid. Are you with me?" Pumyra asked.

"Of course we are," Tygra said, Panthro and Bengali echoing the sentiments.

JP: Pumyra. I'm free, and I'm taking back my keyboard!

Pumyra: Ha! It's too late for you to rewrite the scene where I defeat the Lunataks!

JP: No but I do have another ace up my sleeve.

As Pumyra flew her jet through the Forest of Mists one of her warning lights started blaring loudly. "Oh no. One of the engines blew. There's only three parachutes. You three had better take them. I'll try to make as spectacular a crash as I can," she said. Panthro seemed about to complain but finally understood. The old adage of the captain going down with his ship. "We'll miss you," Bengali managed to say.

Anyone watching the Forest of Mists that evening would have seen three white dots drifting to the ground as a massive explosion rocked the canyon wall. Pumyra's body was found later in the twisted wreckage, a satisfied smile glued to her face, knowing she had died saving her friends.

Pumyra: What? I'm dead? I didn't kill you off!

JP: It seemed like something you'd do. Be the heroine of the story and sacrifice yourself for your friends.

Pumyra: Maybe, but I'd always have an extra parachute.

JP: Maybe Tygra took two.

Pumyra: That's it. I'm typing now.

Lion-O and Mumm-Ra clashed, with neither gaining the upper hand. The rest of the Thundercats stood nearby in case they were needed. Suddenly they heard a sound from behind a wall. Somehow a dimensional portal had brought someone from another time line into the present. "Hello," he said, "My name is Jonathan Prideaux." Snarf, terrified of the man's strange clothes, grabbed one of Wily Kat's explosive pellets and rammed it down the man's throat. The resulting explosion destroyed the head completely.

JP: Very mature.

Pumyra: Killed by Snarf. I hope you're happy.

Finally Lion-O managed to score a clean hit on Mumm-Ra, forcing the agent of evil to back away swiftly, lest he get hit again. "Very well Thundercats. You have won for today, I will grant you free passage from here," he said. The Thundercats, having seen the death of Pumyra in Mumm-Ra's pool, gratefully accepted. Mumm-Ra then called Ma-Mutt and told him to eat the strange man.

"I can't believe she's gone. After all she did for us," Bengali said.

"I know Bengali. But we must have strength. That's the way Pumyra would have wanted it," Tygra said.

"Who knows? This being a cartoon Pumyra may have survived. Perhaps staging her own death so that we might learn to battle on without her," Lion-O offered.

"Let's hope you're right Lion-O," Lynx-O said.

Pumyra: There. The End.

JP: Not a bad story if I do say so myself. Too much Pumyra but what can I say?

Pumyra: hopefully nothing more. My work here is done. I will head home. But for you it's night, night time.

JP: Here Pumyra took out a sleeping pellet and broke in front of my face. When I awoke the bags of chips were gone and this fan fiction written. I reread it, edited it, and sent to all the people on my list.

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