Please Enjoy. I only own Snow, her staff and her culture/home, also any POVs that aren't Snow's are in third person.
Chapter 1: - Dark Omens
I was being roughly tugged along by the guards on either side of me through the elaborate halls of the castle, I smirked under my hood as the foolish Cats didn't even realise that this was what I wanted.
Two guards stood either side of me and one guard stood in front, all three were panting heavily after all I had lead them on quiet the chase through the city for about three hours before I was 'captured' by these so called guards and it took an hour for them to realise I was even here.
We arrived in the throne room and I gazed at the occupants with by cold ice blue eyes, there were five chairs but only three were occupied a banner with the symbol of the Thundercats hung behind the centre throne, a sneer curled on my pale white lips, the guards left the throne room after letting go of me.
The centre of the three Cats was a male Lion who was of above average height with broad shoulders and massive muscles he wore blue-grey armour he also had a horizontal scar across his nose and a massive red mane he was obviously the ruler by the crown encircling his head and my disgust grew even more.
Sitting to the left was whom I was here to see he was an elderly male Jaguar with a thin body and he also had a long white beard. The one sitting to the right was a young male Tiger who was possibly a few years my elder with red-orange fur and black stripes with white areas, wore a blue outfit.
"So this is the intruder," The Lion spoke as he stared down at me, my hands itched to reach my staff and attack this fool king but unfortunately they were shackled.
"Why did you come here?" The Jaguar asked as he leaned forward.
"Why do travellers cross the sea, to see beyond the horizon," I said stifling a laugh at their confused faces.
"What does that mean?" The Tiger asked as he looked at the Lion and Jaguar.
"Answer me!" The Lion demanded.
"Would you know an answer if it was spoken?" I asked tilted my head grinning when they looked even more confused.
"What kind of question was that?" The Tiger asked getting angry as well, whilst the Jaguar was simply staring at me.
Before I could say anything the three Cats stood up and I heard the sounds of feet hitting the floor and fast breathing, I didn't look up not at all bothered by the new arrival "Sorry, sorry, sorry," A male voice said. "Um…. who are you?" He asked me obviously.
"I am small and white, gentle and soft yet be caught in my storm and I shall freeze your heart and soul," I spoke I had expected him to be confused but what he said next surprised me.
"Your name is Snow," He said and my head snapped up looking at him, he was another Lion of about my age he was of average build with cream and gold coloured fur, spiky red hair, blue/teal eyes, pointed ears, small, elongated fangs and a striped face. He wore pale blue armour on his shoulders, torso, and hips, with dark blue pants that was encircled by a large belt with a red jewel, and silver shin guards that also cover and protect his knees.
"Snow is that truly you child?" The Jaguar asked surprised.
"Honestly Jaga it has only been a few years since our last encounter my dear friend," I said grinning as my name rang a clear bell in his head.
"Yes it was but the last time we met you did not have a concealed face," Jaga responded "Come now Snow let the princes and king look upon you," Jaga said.
"Why should I?" I asked unsettled about revealing my face.
"To be polite," Jaga responded and I huffed before tipping my head back and lifting it up effectively removing my hood, I glanced at Jaga unamused but he smiled.
I walked over to him and nodded in respect before looking at the other three "Ah yes. Claudus the Lord of the Thundercats, Tygra and Lion-O the princes and sons of Claudus," he said gesturing to each. The taller Lion was Claudus, the smaller Lion was Lion-O and the Tiger was Tygra.
"Jaga can we please continue?" Claudus asked and Jaga gestured for me to sit at the foot of his throne.
"Let us begin this sacred rite of passage Jaga," Claudus continued and Jaga walked forward.
"Guardians of the Crown bring forth the Sword of Omens," Jaga spoke and more cats walked in all cloaked and hooded, one of them carried a concealed object and they approached the thrones.
The object was uncovered to reveal a sword with a red jewel in its' hilt with two bits extending from the hilt, Jaga spoke of how only the Eye of Thundera the jewel in the hilt of the sword could tell if Lion-O is a king or not.
Lion-O took the blade and began to wave it around with Claudus lecturing him about the sword however when Claudus took the sword he attacked Lion-O who had received another sword from Tygra. Jaga had placed a hand on my shoulder to prevent my battle instincts from causing me to jump into the battle.
The battle ended with Lion-O being knocked to the ground and Claudus slamming his sword into the ground and lighting crackled off of it, during the battle I ignored Claudus remarks about the Thundercats seeing as most were wrong.
Lion-O picked the sword up and swung it about with lighting crackling off of it once more, I gently felt my collapsed staff at my side when suddenly a vision assaulted me, out of the sword menacing red eyes glared at me. I jerked my hand away and saw that Lion-O had lowered the sword and said he saw something I stood up and walked to Jaga's side.
After Lion-O has explained he saw attractive young female Cats to his father annoying Claudus, I walked over to him and tapped his shoulder.
*Thundercats*
Lion-O felt someone tap his shoulder and he turned to see Snow and in Lion-O opinion she was one of the most unusual cat he had ever see.
Her skin was pale as if the sun had never touched her, even her lips were white, deep black marking outlined her ice blue eyes, her hair was snow white and it was spectacled with black spots.
A white, hooded cloaked lined with fur obscured her body from view but to be honest from just seeing her face Lion-O could tell that she was rather pretty "You are a strange Lion," She said as she looked at him.
"And you are a strange cat," He replied and he noticed a small smile tugged at her lips but she stopped it before it could truly come on display, her eyes hardened she swept passed him and headed over to Jaga.
"I never thought I'd see one in person," Tygra's voice said and Lion-O looked at him in confusion and he gestured to Snow "Judging from her appearance she's a Snow Leopard," He said.
"But didn't they died out centuries ago," Lion-O said remembering that fact from one of their father's lessons.
"Yeah they did so how did she survive," Tygra said and Lion-O looked at Snow something told both of them that there was more to her that meets the eye.
*Thundercats*
A loud echoing sound rang throughout the palace "What in the name of my ancestors," I screamed covering my ears causing me to drop my book, ever since they discovered Jaga was my friend the royal family had treated me as a guest but I knew they were still watching me, but at this moment all three along with Jaga were out on a balcony watching something approach.
They headed off to greet someone and Jaga motioned for me to follow them "Claudus please take young Snow to greet our guest," Jaga implored him and despite my quiet protests, Claudus stiffly nodded not liking it, Lion-O being polite, held out his hand but I simply hauled myself on to the back of his mount.
We headed out and what I saw made my stomach turn Lizards were being forced to pull a wagon with a large gem covered stone on it my eyes gazed at them and I glared at Claudus disgusted with him for treating Lizards this way.
When we approached I felt a growl bubble in my throat as I locked my eyes on the Cat we were greeting, he was a large Cat with brownish fur and he has a unique trait that was not seen amongst other Cats, the trait being his large saber teeth of which one was missing.
My nails left crescent marks in my hand as Claudus and him embraced he asked about a Panthro but the other Cat shook his head they had a conversation and when he was addressed as the greatest general my growl came out quietly but it drew attention.
"Oh who is this lovely young lady, a possible match for Lion-O Claudus?" He asked.
"Why would I want to marry a Thundercat," I spat glaring at the general.
"You seem familiar have we met?" He asked I swung myself off and glared at him.
"No," I replied before walking back to the city rage clawing at my insides, my mind screaming at me to turn and take my revenge whilst my heart wailed to free the Lizards but I ignored all three and returned to the castle seeking Jaga's comfort.
That night a celebration was held and I myself longed to join them but I needed to keep an eye out for any suspicious activity and the fact that I was being followed even if I couldn't see my stalker.
I observed as Lion-O chased away two Cats who were tormenting some Lizards that were trapped, I took a loaf of bread and walked over to them "Please your majesty show mercy," The green Lizard begged.
"Why should I?" Lion-O asked "If the roles were reversed you've lobed my head off by now," Lion-O, I simply observed the scene before knowing Lion-O actions and words would form my final opinion of him.
"We were only scavenging for food, when we were captured as slaves," the green one said and my eyes softened, the Lizards were treated horribly here.
"Forget it, looking for mercy from cats is like trying to squeeze water from a stone," The blue Lizard said.
"Hold your tongue fool, they kill us," The green Lizard said.
"No I want to hear this," Lion-O said he then turned to the blue Lizard "What do you mean?" Lion-O asked.
"We only attack to survive, you control the best lands and resources, leaving the rest of the animals to fight over scraps, if we steal your crops it is to feed our children," The blue Lizard said.
"He's right Lion-O," I said and he turned to me.
"I am not a Thundercat," I told him "I live in a barren wasteland and my ancestors were forced to made do with what we had but we have survive through sheer luck," I said.
I gestured to the Lizards "Some animal don't even have that," I added, looking down at the floor.
"You're not taking this criminal serious are you?" Tygra asked and my muscles coiled.
"Criminal? The Lizard's only crime is being weaker than the Cats and it's the same for all animals," The blue Lizard said and Tygra took Lion-O away.
"Here eat," I said and walked over to the Lizards, I broke the bread in half and began to feed them, I then gave them water when they were done.
"Thank you," The green Lizard said.
"I shall see you freed I swear on my life," I said and the Lizards seemed hopeful before Tygra appeared once again and I was forced to leave the poor Lizards.
We were sat in a coliseum and I sat in the royal's box next to Lion-O the game was played on a twisted plant resting in water, the goal to reach the bell and ring it before your opponent.
Grune mused about missing the little things "When you were out there did you find any technology?" Lion-O asked causing me to choke on my water I managed to swallow it but I looked at him in shock.
"Don't ask him stupid questions Lion-O," Tygra said and I glared at the Tiger.
"I see nothing has changed Claudus, one son with his head on his shoulders and one son still with his in the clouds," Grune said "I'm afraid Lion-O I encountered all manner of beast and warrior but nothing even resembling technology, we did everything we could to find the book," Grune added.
"Then apparently you travelled with your eyes shut or maybe it was your mind that was closed," I snapped and they looked at me but I just ignored them Tygra made a comment about the Book of Omens not being real causing Grune to say Tygra was like him.
"I pray not," I mumbled Claudus argued that Lion-O would make a great king and to be honest I agreed Tygra claimed he would have been better.
"Can you barbarians please shut it I am trying to eat," I said and Grune laughed causing me to sneer.
"She's a feisty one Claudus are you sure about your decision," Grune said.
"I have told you they are not to be married she is simply a guest of Jaga's," Claudus said.
"You're just so perfect aren't you Tygra," Lion-O said and I could tell this was a touchy subject for Lion-O.
"Thank you Lion-O," Tygra said and I decided now would be a good time to disappear but something held me in place, Lion-O challenged Tygra and Grune agreed.
The two princes were stood at the bottom of the plant the starting sound rang and they both charged up the plant Tygra was able to knock Lion-O down but Lion-O quickly caught up but I could tell that Lion-O was letting his emotions control him giving Tygra a mental edge.
Lion-O was knocked into the water he surfaced but Tygra had rung the bell, Lion-O took off so I excused myself at this moment he need someone and sadly it seemed I was that someone who cared enough to bother, I found him on a balcony overlooking the celebrations.
"It's official they thing I'm a failure and they always will unless I can prove I'm not chasing a childish dream," Lion-O said "But how can I do that when even Grune said there was no Tech out there," Lion-O told his small pet.
I was about to walk forward when Jaga arrived "Don't let what Grune failed to see stand in the way of what you believe," Jaga told the young prince "The book says that our greatest king will possess the ability of Sight Beyond Sight," Jaga said.
I raised an eyebrow at this as I had believed that all the kings had that ability, but it seems I was wrong, "You mean like having visions?" Lion-O asked.
"More than that Lion-O it's the ability to lead with clarity for sight is useless without action," Jaga explained.
Lion-O left but I had managed to avoid detection "Tell me Snow what do you think?" Jaga asked.
"He's… different," I said unsure if how to put my opinion of the young princeling.
"Yes Lion-O has always been different," Jaga agreed.
"You truly believe him to be the King of Legend?" I asked the old Jaguar.
"Yes I do Snow, just as Liberty believe you are the Queen of Legend," Jaga said before waving me off I turned and headed back to the party determined to enjoy the celebration whilst they lasted.
As I walked around I saw some Cats bothering the Lizards from earlier growling I rushed over and jumped clearing all of them, I managed to twist my body and I landed in front of the Cats and I grabbed the torch that one of them was waving in front of the Lizards.
"How would you like it if I held a burning torch I your face?!" I yelled and pushed him back, suddenly Lion-O appeared next to me.
"These Lizards have done us no harm they don't deserve this," Lion-O said but the Cats in front of us claimed that the Lizards deserved death, Lion-O refused to let anyone touch them and they attacked him I threw the Cat back and Tygra joined us.
The crowd laughed at all of them fight the three of us, I smirked and was about to remove my cloak when a Cheetah appeared in front of us and by its' figure it was a female "Make that four," The Cheetah said.
"Twice in one day, now I know you're following me," Lion-O said.
"Yeah right into trouble again," The female retorted.
The crowd advanced and I decide to give the weaklings a chance and let my cloak remain and simply cracked my hands, the Cheetah raised her staff and Tygra cracked his whip forcing the crowd back, when they charged he used it to disappear.
One Cat charged me but I grabbed his fist and swept his feet out from underneath him two attempted to grab me but I jumped out of the way and kicked them in the chest. Then Claudus arrived and he demanded to know what was happening and why Lion-O was defending Lizards.
Lion-O stated he was protecting the Cats from becoming monsters and that they should be released, Claudus disagreed but Lion-O claimed there was more than one way to rule.
Claudus did not look happy but he released them I shook my head "It is because of this cruelty that the Lizards flock to my home in great numbers," I whispered but Claudus heard.
"What do you mean?" Claudus demanded and I looked at him he was taller than me but I simply stared into his eyes.
"I mean that because of the way the Lizards are treated they come to my home were all animals are treated equally," I said.
"You are just a child," Claudus said and I growled.
"And you are a fool," I said before turning around head heading off as I wandered the palace corridors I felt some one grab my arm and I turned to see the Cheetah from before.
"We haven't meet before I'm Cheetara," She said, Cheetara was in a word stunning. She had waist-length blonde hair and it was spectacled with Cheetah spots she had pale red eyes that were surrounded with a pale pink upsweep markings.
She wore a brown top that exposed her midriff and cleavage it also had the signature red jewel that all Thundercats wore, her brown shorts had longer darker strips which acted as suspender for her foot covering she also had wrist-to-elbow guards and discs a round her wrist and ankles.
"Snow," I simply told her and walked away I continued for a bit until I found a door which was slightly a jar and unfortunately being a Cat I was a curious species so I gently nudge the door open, no one was there so I stepped in and closed the door and looked around.
I found something on a desk I walked over and pick it up in was a brownish circular object with a bar across the centre "Odd to find Tech here," I mumbled.
"Um Snow what are you doing in my room?" Lion-O voice asked behind me I placed the Tech down and turned to him.
"I apologise, I was lost and no one told me were to rest," I said and was about to leave but Lion-O grabbed my wrist I turned back to him confused by his action.
"You can stay if you want," Lion-O said a little shyly as he looked down at the floor, I decided to be nice and so I nodded.
I simply sat down on the bed and brought my knees to my chest wrapping my arms around them I place my head on my arms and closed my eyes.
*Thundercats*
Tygra walked down the hall to Lion-O's room to see if he had seen the Snow Leopard Tygra didn't trust her as in his opinion she was far too strange so much so that it gave him a weird feeling.
Tygra arrived at the room and he opened the door but just as he was about to speak the words became lodged in the Tiger's throat because of the sight that greeted.
Curled on the bed was Lion-O soundly asleep but his arm was draped around Snow's waist who has against his chest and her arms were holding him to her and Lion-O's head rested on top of Snow's.
Tygra closed the door and vowed to himself to never mention the awkward scene yet slightly touching scene "Maybe he should marry her," Tygra whispered and walked off silently laughed at what would happen the next morning if his brother or Snow woke up in that same position