Butz: "How dare you come back to this world!"
Queen Leena: "I'll make you pay for what you did to my father!"
Faris: "You're dead!"
Cara: "I'm make sure this time Grandpa will rest in peace!"
Exodes: "So the Warriors of the Crystal reunites. Well, I'm sure this will
end up as a short reunion. Okay mutants, this is your final test. Defeat
the Warriors of the Crystal, and you've passed!"

Exodes left. Now the four Warriors of the Crystal goes up against the four
Mutants...

Slythe threw an "Ice2" spell on Butz, in which Butz counterattacked with a
slash with his blade. Vultureman used "Meteo" and Butz's party was
bombarded with a meteor shower. Cara used "Keal4" on everyone in her group.
Jackalman used the "Fire3" on Queen Leena, in which she counterattacked by
summoning a Chocobo. Monkian used the "Float" spell on his group and the
four Mutants were lifted into the air. Sadly, Faris used "Quake" on the
enemy and did no damage. The battle ended when Slythe summoned Ifrit to
attack Butz's group.

Butz: "Ah! They're too strong!"
Faris: "We can't last this long forever!"
Cara: "Leena, what should we do?"
Queen Leena: "The only thing we can do right now... EXIT!"

Queen Leena used the "Exit" spell and she and her friends where teleported
away from the battle scene. The four Mutants were overjoyed in their
victory. Exodes came back.

Exodes: "I'm surprised that you've won this round. Those are the four
'Warriors of the Crystal'. They once imprisoned me in the Cleft of
Dimension several months ago."
Vultureman: "Cawww... Can we go now?"
Exodes: "Of course..."

Exodes used his dark magic to send himself & the four mutants out of Planet
R. They all shot out like shooting stars.

Meanwhile, back on New Thundera...

Hystalin: "Ahh... I slept so good..."

Hystalin took off her robe and began to wash herself in the bathroom. Then
she preceded to dry herself and put on her clothes. She leaves and find
Lion-O in bed with a strange look on his face.

Lion-O: "Hi Honey..."
Hystalin: "Oh, Hi Lion-O. I didn't here you come in. What's up?"
Lion-O: "I just wanted to check on you."
Hystalin: "What is it that I detect in your voice?"
Lion-O: "Well, I just wanted to..."
Hystalin: "You've read my mind!"

Hystalin went to Lion-O and began passionately kissing. They were
interrupted when Snarf comes in unannounced.

Snarf: "Snarf, Snarf... what are you two doing?"
Lion-O: "Oh.. well... she had something in her eye."
Hystalin: "Yeah, that's it. I had something in my eye."
Snarf: "Well, while you two were playing cozy, Hystalin, you got a call
from you sister Krysa."
Hystalin: "Oh... well, thank you Snarf."
Lion-O: "But honey..."
Hystalin: "Don't fret my pet. Hyst will play 'Safari' with his favorite
jungle cat very soon."
Lion-O: "Purrrrrr..."
Hystalin: "Hehehehehe..."

Hystalin went to the communications room and talked to Krysa.

Hystalin: "Hi Krysa, how... hey! How come you're crying?"
Krysa: "Oh, it's so horrible! So horrible!"
Hystalin: "Krysa, pull yourself together! What is wrong?"
Krysa: "SISTINA KILLED HERSELF!"

Hystalin was completely shocked.

Hystalin: "Please tell me you're kidding. This has got to be some sick,
sadistic joke, isn't it?"
Krysa: "See for yourself!"

Krysa backed away to show Hystalin over the communications Sistina on a
hangman's noose in her room with a note pinned on her chest.

Hystalin: "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!"
Krysa: "Oh, I'm sorry I had to tell you like this Hyst. I didn't know what
to say..."
Hystalin: "It's all right Krysa."
Krysa: "..."
Hystalin: "Did you read the note?"
Krysa: "Yes I did."
Hystalin: "What did it say?"
Krysa: "'I may never get a man for myself. I'm so repulsive and naive to
even talk to one. Maybe I'll find love somewhere on the Astral Plane.
Remember that I love my family, and don't worry for me. I'll find love soon
enough.' I don't understand why she'd do this!"
Hystalin: "I don't know either."
Krysa:& "Sistina will be buried in the family plot on New Angelus."
Hystalin: "Well, I'll tell the others about this right away."
Krysa: "Please do. We need you more than ever!"
Hystalin "You know I'm always there for my family."
Krysa: "That is so good to hear. See you in two days."
Hystalin: "Ok, bye."

Hystalin turned off the communicator. She stood there, completely shocked
and immensely in sorrow. She walked away and then started running with
tears in her eyes. She was too busy crying to too see that Cheetara &
Panthro were in her way. She bumped into them and both fell on the floor.

Cheetara: "Hystalin?"
Hystalin: "Oh.. sorry."
Panthro: "Hystalin, are you crying?"
Cheetara: "Hyst, you sound like you've lost your best friend."
Hystalin: "My sister just killed herself, can you at least let me
grieve???"

Hystalin got up, ran away and continued crying.

Cheetara: "Did she say..."
Panthro: "Which one could she talking about?"
Cheetara:& "Should we tell Lion-O?"
Panthro: "Maybe we should let Hystalin tell her."
Cheetara: "I'll go talk to Hyst."
Panthro: "Maybe it's best to let her be by herself right now."
Cheetara: "I don't know..."

The next day, Hystalin broke the news to Lion-O...

Lion-O: "Are you sure?"
Hystalin: "I've never been so sure in my life."
Lion-O: "Hystalin, I'm sorry."
Hystalin: "Thank you."
Lion-O: "What's going to happen next?"
Hystalin: "Lion-O, we need to go to New Angelus."
Lion-O: "But I have to say hear and..."
Hystalin: "I told them that we would be gone for two days.  I told them to
be ready for any attack."
Lion-O: "So it's just you, me & little Nocti that's going?
Hystalin: "Ailura and the ThunderKittens are going two. They're family
also."
Lion-O: "Very well... I'll go tell the others."

Later that day, there was a meeting at the council table.

Lion-O: "ThunderCats, I have some news to share with you all. Hystalin's
sister Sistina committed suicide yesterday. I'm afraid that we, Ailura &
the ThunderKittens have to go to New Angelus for the funeral. However, this
is a very vulnerable time. While we're gone, the Lair will be weakened, so
I want you all to be extra prepared if anyone comes in for an attack. Is
that understood?"
Ben Gali: "How long will you be gone?"
Lion-O: "Only two days. Also, if there is any emergency, please let us know
right away."

Hystalin, Lion-O, Ailura, Wylikit & Wylikat went outside the new Cat's
Lair. Hystalin & Ailura both prepared the spell. In a flash, Hystalin &
Ailura prepared a Cosmic Transport spell so send the group of five out of
New Thundera and towards New Angelus.

Meanwhile, back on Planet R, the 'Warriors of the Crystal' took their
airship to Hiryuu Mountain.

Butz: "Are you sure that Bahamut is still here?"
Queen Leena: "He's got to be. This where we met him the last time."
Faris: "Well, this place is giving me the creeps. It's all so quiet."
Cara: "Do you think Bahamut would help us again?"
Butz: "We beat him in battle and won his assistance. I'm certain that he
will help us."
Cara: "Ok, but I don't know..."

The four 'Warriors of the Crystal' made their way through Hiryuu Mountain.
As they reach the summit, they call for Bahamut. Immediately, the wind grew
still as Bahamut, the King of the Dragons, landed on the summit to answer
the one who made the summons.

Bahamut: "What is that you need 'Warriors of the Crystal'?"
Butz: "Bahamut, we need your help. We need to go to New Thundera, but we
don't know where it is, or how to get there. Do you know how?"
Bahamut: "I can take you there myself. Ride on my back and I can take you
all to New Thundera."
Butz: "Are you sure know where it is?"
Bahamut: "Bahamut knows all. Why? Do you question me?"
Butz: "No, I was just curious."
Bahamut: "Very well. Climb on my back, and I will take you four to New
Thundera.

Queen Leena, Butz, Faris & Cara climbed on Bahamut's back. Bahamut lifted
himself into the air and prepared to take flight. He shot out quickly and
through the cosmos towards a planet that they most reach.

This ends "Warriors of the Crystal Vs. The Four Mutants" Next chapter is:
"The Funeral, The Attack & The Takeover"