Nocti & Hystalin continued to fight in their mutant forms under Mumm-Ra's illusion of the full moon light. Neither Nocti nor Hystalin could stop each other from continuing the chaos. Just then, The Thundertank rolled in the scene with several laser blasting by Ailura. Ailura was trying to stop her half-sister from continuing any more fighting. Much to her dismay, it was only making Hystalin angrier.

Lion-O quickly got out of the Thundertank and shouted to his wife, "Hystalin stop! You don't know what you're doing!" It did not do anything, and Hystalin tried sweeping the Lord of the ThunderCats away with her tail. Panthro used his nunchukus to create an array of strong chains that could restrain Hystalin. Unfortunately, Hystalin broke the chains like as if they were strands of thread. Later, Hystalin proceeded to where Panthro was tried punching the mighty panther. Panthro jumped out of the way in time, but not in time enough for him to avoid being stepped on by the giant mutant. Panthro died instantly.

Lion-O quickly ran to where Panthro's lifeless and flattened body lay in a giant footprint. Lion-O tried in vain to wake the late Panthro up. Ailura rushed to her late husband's side, and tried every single revival spell that could be used to wake Panthro up. She could not wake him up. Lion-O & Ailura cried silently for their fallen comrade.

Ailura shouted loudly, "Hystalin, look what you have done!!! YOU'VE KILLED MY HUSBAND!!!!!" Ailura used her magic to create a large burst of sunlight, blinding everyone around. The magic burst canceled out Mumm-Ra's illusion. Hystalin screamed loudly and fainted. Later she slowly reverted back to her normal form. Hystalin laid on the ground unconscious.

Ailura screamed again, but later, she kneeled down the ground and cried again. "How could this happen?" She said with tears in her eyes. "How could my husband die?" Nocti, also back to her normal form, told her father and her two aunts about Mumm-Ra. "Mumm-Ra did this?" Lion-O said. "Yes father. He did." Ailura & Krysa stared in amazement. "Muhin killed another!" Krysa said. "His bloodlust must end!" Ailura grew in disgust. "What total bullshit!" Ailura shouted. "My own half-sister made me a widow! She wouldn't control herself! I hate my sister!" Lion-O, Krysa & Nocti looked to Ailura.

Nocti walked to her aunt and said to her, "Mother was not to blame for this Aunt Ailura. It was the fault of Uncle Muhin." Ailura & Krysa wondered how their niece knew about Muhin and asked her. "Mother told me the story about how my grandmother loved a saiyin deserter named Forsef." Nocti said. "She said she was a lovechild that resulted from that affair." Ailura & Krysa were dumbstruck. "Nocti, what your mother said about Forsef is not true." Ailura said. "Your grandmother did not love Forsef, Forsef forced himself upon your grandmother and forced her to make love to him. It later resulted to your mother's birth." Nocti was surprised. "It can't be. Mother told me the truth!" Nocti shouted. Krysa said to her niece, "Well, when your mother wakes up, ask her about it. See what she says." Nocti said to Krysa, "Fine Aunt Krysa, I will!"

Lion-O, Ailura, Krysa & Nocti prepared to wrap Panthro's body in a fine cloth, so that he could have a proper burial the next day. It was a grim task that no one wanted to do. "Goodbye my love" Ailura said as she kissed the dead panther on his forehead and continued wrapping the body with the cloth. "Rest in peace."

Two days later, New Thundera was completely in mourning. The casket that carried Panthro's body was marched throughout the neighboring cities around the Cat's Lair. Lion-O led the match, along with his six daughters: Nocti, Hypnos, Waterturkey, Acrapha, Orintha & Arakni. Every spectator was full of tears in their eyes as the funeral march continues.

During the march, four particular spectators were all full of cries. It was Kyttihawk, Sphynxorius, Tigerlily & Tygarius. "Oh Panthro, rest peacefully!" Kyttihawk shouted with tears in her eyes. "We will always remember you." Tygarius shouted. The march stopped momentarily. "Hello Kyttihawk, Tygarius, Tigerlily & Sphynxorius. I'm sorry we had to meet again at these circumstances." Lion-O said. Tigerlily said tearfully, "We wanted to see Panthro one last time." Sphynxorius was silent with sadness. "I would be honored if the four of you would sit by me and my daughters." Lion-O said. The four openly accepted, and the funeral march continued through Thundera City & Hystville.

After three hours, the funeral march ended at the back of the New Cat's Lair. The casket that held Panthro was laid on an ornate platform with gold trims. There was not a dry eye within a 5-mile radius.

Lion-O walked up to speak to the audience. "My people, today, we come together to say good-bye to a noble ThunderCat. Panthro brought joy and happiness to us all. His technical advances were immeasurable. Now, we come to say good-bye to a technician, a ThunderCats, and most of all, our friend. May you rest in peace Panthro. May Jaga comfort you..." Lion-O was barely able to say the last few words without breaking out in tears himself. Nocti & Hypnos surrounded Lion-O with hugs and comfort.

Ailura, who was second to talk about the late Panthro, spoke about her late husband in her own words. "Fellow Thunderians, I loved this man. For the time we've been married, we shared love, happiness, and a son. I'm sorry he had to die the way he did. However, I'm sure the one who did this, Muhin, will pay for this senseless murder!" Ailura's sadness quickly turned to rage. "That evil brother of mine killed my husband! When my sister and niece were talking together, Muhin attacked. All of you know him better has Mumm-Ra. He had my sister kill my husband! Hystalin, why didn't you have enough control to stop yourself? Why did you make me a widow? Why does my son, Brainchild, has to live without his father? WHY??!?!?!?!?" Ailura screamed, kneeled down, and cried profusely. Brainchild, Wylikit & Wylikat walked up to Ailura, so they could pry her away to her seat.

Minutes later, the service was about to end. The casket was slowly laid down to the ground, where Panthro was to rest eternally. Everyone was full of tears.

Meanwhile, Pumyra was in the infirmary, checking on Hystalin, who was unconscious on a hospital bed. "Now let me see if I can amputate the tail..." Pumyra used every single medical device at her disposal on Hystalin's tail. Nothing worked. "What could be making that tail stick?" Pumyra thought. "Saiyin's tails are supposed to be easily detached."

After the funeral, Brainchild was alone in a room. He kneeled down and mourned for his father. He put up a brave front for his mother, so she could suffer at least as she could. "Why?" Brainchild said. "Why did you have to go?" Just then, Panthro's spirit came to Brainchild. "My son," Panthro said, "it was my time to go. However, there is a way to bring me back." Brainchild looked up with amazement in his eyes. "Oh? How?" Brainchild said impetuously. "You must find seven Dragon Balls that are scattered throughout New Thundera. Before my death, I made a Dragon Ball tracker with the help of your cousin Hypnos. Go to my old lab and use it, so you could bring me back to life." Panthro was about to fade away. "Father, come back! How do I used the Dragon Balls?" Brainchild said. "Ask Nocti. She knows how..." Panthro's spirit faded away. "If the Dragon Balls will bring my father back, then I will find them all, no matter what!"

Several days has passed since the funeral. Brainchild, with his father's Dragon Ball tracker in hand, went on a relentless search through New Thundera for the magic orbs. While flying through the air, he runs into Mumm-Ruzzo, the Ever-Heroic. "Mumm-Ruzzo?" Brainchild wondered. "What is it that you want now?" Brainchild took a defensive position.

"There is no need to be hostile from me anymore." Mumm-Ruzzo said. "I no longer serve the Ancient Spirits of Evil. I have turned to new masters and I now permanently serve the forces of good now." Brainchild was skeptical. "Oh? How can I be so sure?" Brainchild asked. Mumm-Ruzzo pointed to his headdress. "Do you see the wings on my helm?" Mumm-Ruzzo said. "These wings on my helm are signs that I serve the Ancient Spirits of Goodness. I also know of your quest for the Dragon Balls. If you wish, I would like to help you."

Brainchild was unsure about Mumm-Ruzzo's proposition. "I cannot ask you to you forgive me," Mumm-Ruzzo said, "but I would like to help if you let me." Brainchild was still skeptical. "To show good faith, I would like to give you a peace offering." Mumm-Ruzzo said as he brought out a piece of jewelry. "What is that?" Brainchild asked. "It is the Mind Gem." Mumm-Ruzzo said. "With this gem, your thoughts can be brought into action. It does have limitations. It cannot bring the dead to life, and it cannot directly kill anyone." Brainchild was a bit curious. "It's hard for me to think that you want forgiveness, but I see that you're willing to try." Brainchild said. "So, I accept your offering."

Mumm-Ruzzo placed the Mind Gem around Brainchild's forehead. "With this stone, your mind is now a weapon." Mumm-Ruzzo said. "Use it wisely, and it will serve you well." Brainchild & Mumm-Ruzzo joined forces and began their search for the Dragon Balls throughout New Thundera.

Meanwhile, back on Cat's Lair, it's Christmas time. Although it was a time to celebrate, not everyone was in a celebrating mood. "These are for you." Hystalin said to her daughters as she gave them each a small present. They each said thank you and proceeded opening their presents. "They're all gold necklaces with a single gemstone." Hystalin said. "Each gemstone represents your birthstone. Nocti, you got a citrine stone. Hypnos got an amethyst. Waterturkey & Acrapha gets a ruby. Orintha gets a peridot, and Arakni gets blue topaz. Enjoy your gifts."

"Mom, have you seen Aunt Ailura?" Waterturkey said. "She's in her room Waterturkey." Hystalin said. "She needs her privacy. She has had a bad week." "Mom, I've talked to Aunt Krysa, and we decided to go to Angelus for a few days." Nocti said. "Aunt Krysa said to me that a cure for your ailment might be found there." Hystalin was awestruck. "If you and your aunt can do something about me tail," Hystalin said, "I have no objections. Good luck my daughter."

Krysa & Nocti left the Cat's Lair and prepared the Cosmic Teleport. After a few minutes of preparation, both Nocti & Krysa were consumed in light. Nocti & Krysa sped through the cosmos to the destination of New Angelus.

Brainchild & Mumm-Ruzzo were flying through New Thundera. While they soar through the air, Brainchild's tracker began to bleep. "Huh?" Brainchild said as he looked at the tracker. "There is a Dragon Ball nearby!" Mumm-Ruzzo looks at the tracker. "It says that it is directly below us!" Mumm-Ruzzo said. They both look down and sees below them a forest of metal.

"What the hell is this?" Brainchild said. "It is called the Iron Glades." Brainchild said to Mumm-Ruzzo, "I thought that place was turned to wood years ago." Mumm-Ruzzo was curious as well. "I don't know. I'll have to consult the Ancient Spirits of Goodness about this later. Brainchild & Mumm-Ruzzo flew down to the Iron Glades, so that they can find the Dragon Ball that lies inside.

Meanwhile, Krysa & Nocti made it to Angelus. "This is Angelus?" Nocti said. "Yes. It is your mother's home planet... and mine." Nocti asked her aunt where could they find information about her mother's ailment. "There is only one place that may have that secret." Krysa said. "The Angeleese Library -- it may hold the key." Krysa led her niece to where the Angeleese Library is, so that they can do their research.

Back on New Thundera, Mumm-Ruzzo & Brainchild were in the Iron Glades. Brainchild looked at the tracker. "It says that the Dragon Ball is in this direction." Brainchild said as he pointed to the west. "Follow me." Brainchild & Mumm-Ruzzo went walked to the east and found the 1-star Dragon Ball surrounded in a field of lightning.

"This does not look promising." Mumm-Ruzzo said. With a single thought, the Mind Gem on Brainchild's forehead shot out a beam of light that made the lightning field vanish. "How did that happen?" Brainchild said. "It's the Mind Gem." Mumm-Ruzzo said. "You've witnessed its power. Like I said, use it well, and it will reward you." Brainchild picked up the Dragon Ball. "Now there's only 6 more to go." Brainchild said. "Shall we be off?" Mumm-Ruzzo & Brainchild made their way out of the Iron Glades and continued their quest for the Dragon Balls.

Back on Angelus, Krysa & Nocti were at the doors of the Angeleese Library. "This is where we might find the key to your mother's ailment." Krysa said to her niece. "Very well, let's get started." Nocti said. Both Nocti & Krysa entered the Angeleese Library and began their research.

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