"W-What... Where? When? How?" Elara questioned. Homegirl was flabbergasted. Krolia felt incredibly awkward.

"Don't confuse yourself too much mother." Lotor said.

"Where have you been for those five years?" Elara questioned.

"Well I never truly stayed in one place, nor was I alone. I had my generals with me." Lotor explained, Elara's head tilted to side a bit as she watched four females walk in, all of which appearing to look a bit Galran.

"These are my generals, Acxa, Narti, Zethrid, and Ezor." Lotor said as he gestured to the females as he introduced them. Elara felt her heart when she saw a very familiar cat laying on Narti's shoulder.

"That's your mother? You look nothing like them." Ezor said.

"She's not my mother by blood. Although I consider her as my true mother as the one who gave birth to me abandoned me the moment I was born so she could pursue more power. I must admit I didn't expect to return to her expecting another child." Lotor said, glancing at the very thing that made poor Elara feel like a bloated whale.

"Trust me... I wasn't expecting it either." Elara sighed.

"How long until the kid pops out?" Zethrid asked.

"A week." Elara answered.

"Hm... festive." Acxa huffed.

They all chatted for a little while. Zarkon felt very uncomfortable seeing Kova after so long. He hated that damn cat. Zanthea and Bellatrix showed up and once they saw their brother they squealed in joy and the three siblings hugged it out. Elara was happy to see Lotor again but she couldn't help but not completely trust him. She made herself keep a close eye on him and his generals. The cat was freaking her the hell out.

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OK but like why is Narti thiccer than moi? I'm low-key insecure😀😬