terminal figure

tinton - 2 1/2 endorsement

specton - 2 1/2 minute

Toton - 2 1/2 hours

minton - 2 1/2 mean solar day

daycon - 2 1/2 weeks

Malant - 2 1/2 months

quant - 2 1/2 years

galant - 2 1/2 centuries

Metson - 2 1/2 inches

maclon - 2 1/2 understructure

heckson - 2 1/2 nautical mile

tetson - 2 1/2 acres

building block - 2 1/2 ccs

Tac - 2 1/2 pounds

Mayan full term

p'uchik - spank

nohchil - Chief

Ahau - King

k'aat - Claim

k'iimil - Death

taak'in - gold

Characters

circular Axor ( AKA Saint Ambrose ) - Lion kindred, Cit-Chac-Coh

King Tomco Traxor - eyeshade 's dead founder, Lion tribe

King Tobias Traxor - government note 's dead comrade, Lion clan

Queen Trianna Axor - flier 's beat mother, Leo the Lion kinship group of Mandria

Queen Niaco Traxor - Panthera tigris kindred, Tobias spouse, now Bill 's

Twitty Glax - Grey tabby clan, nib 's torso guard and match

Glenna Nox - Bengal clan, broadsheet 's body safety and mate

Mikos Glac - Chartreux clan

Skylos - commandant of maven police cruiser - wire hair clan

Henna Glac - Chartreux clan, Mikos married person, Xendran Doctor

Theta Panadon - cheetah tribe

Cornelius Glax - one of Bill 's Uncles, Second Earl Grey tabby clan

Joseph Conrad Nox - Bill 's other Uncle Bengal tribe

assassin group - Panthera onca clan

second gear assassin group - Ocicat clan

Typree Maxor - Sub King of Mandria, Leo clan

Adina Maxor - champion Princess of Xendra, Sub-princess of Mandria, Lion kinship group

Timora - The expectant female parent of the feline citizenry, mate of first tribal loss leader

Hippacamp - Timora 's father, father of modern Xendran Dr.

Kindra - get-go Queen of the Realm

Knights

General Roth - Leopard clan

Gregor - Cougar kin

Gwayne - cougar tribe

Thomas - Lynx kindred

Paladins - Female knight

Wrena - leopard kindred, Philip Milton Roth 's mate

Cetana - Cougar clan, Gregor 's teammate

Dawney - panther kinship group, Gwayne 's mate

Mileen - catamount clan, Thomas 's checkmate

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St. Ambrose and his party moved swiftly back into the bound of Tikal. As they approached the king and his men the king breathed a suspiration of relief.

'' We are glad to see you back amongst us Lord. Many of the men were afraid that you might have abandoned us and our city. I assured them that you had a plan to save near of the metropolis. It did n't serve that you were gone as long as you were Lord. '' The king told them.

Ambrose nodded then stood before them, `` as I said before I am here for a few more than of your days. I intend to save as many of the city as I can. If I could I would be here to conflict your enemies with you. I am afraid this I can not do, the others have plans for this city. battle and die well Warriors of the heavy city of Tikal. ``

A great cheer went up from all those there as they started to chant Cit-Chac-Coh as Ambrose and his party moved off toward the metropolis it 's self.

'' Skylos ?"Ambrose said when they were out of ear stroke of the king and the warriors. `` Are we unaired yet ? ``

'' Almost there father, should n't be More than another specton or two. I have repaired all I can the ship 's auto is finishing the rest. '' Skylos replied.

'' We need to get going as soon as possible. I might have gained us another half minton though I 'm not sure. I 'll be glad to be moving them again. '' Ambrose told Skylos.

'' Yes sire I understand, '' Skylos said then there was a hissing coming from further back from the com. `` I have to go it appears that the others are anxious to get going also. ``

Suddenly in the background Ambrose heard Twitty yelling, `` Skylos ! We have work to do ! I do not intend to stay put here the quietus of my life. Who are you talking to ? ``

'' As I said sire I have to go. '' Skylos replied.

'' forefather ? '' Ambrose heard Twitty yell. `` married person, '' Twitty said as she snatched the com from Skylos. `` Unless you intend to remain here when this office is over run, please do n't disturb our employment again ! '' With that the com went dead as Saint Ambrose started to laugh.

turn back he spoke to Roth and the rest of his knights. `` It appears that we are almost ready to go again. If we can bar early damp downs we should barely have enough clip to complete this. ``

All of them nodded as they ran to their billet, turning back toward the city Ambrose hoped they could get all of them. It was a quarter toton later that Skylos informed Ambrose that they were fix to go.

A minute later Adina walked up to St. Ambrose, `` Cousin I know that you feel that the people would be calmer if you went. I am feeling that there is a great unrest with those that are staying and waiting. Perhaps you should speak to them. I am trusted those that are going can send off Hippacamp back. ``

St. Ambrose 's center went wide then he was nodding in agreement with her. `` I see your point Adina, I am also glad that your interpreter has finally returned. ``

Adina was eyeing Ambrose with her eyes narrowed not surely if she could trust him or not. `` I am glad also cousin, though I am not for sure if I can truly believe you. I know you are not like my brother though you are a male. Please forgive me you are different yet it is concentrated to believe that you are that different. ``

Ambrose 's nerve held a look of electrical shock then he bowed to Adina who gasped in surprisal. `` I apologize for you having doubts cousin. I 'll try to not do that again. ``

Adina was staring at Ambrose even harder it truly appeared as if he was telling the discharge truth. Then a radiant grinning lit upon her case. `` Thank you cousin, if you can reach that then I will do everything for you I can, always. ``

Saint Ambrose could only nod at her after her announcement. `` Thank you cousin, as I said I will do all I can to not ease up you doubts again. ``

Adina was nodding with a large smiling on her boldness as she led Saint Ambrose to a great crystalise field of the city. Looking around as they broke into the open Saint Ambrose could only stare at Adina.

'' What is this ? '' St. Ambrose said indicating the huge throng of mass that were waiting there.

'' I thought you might check with me on this so I had the people converge here. '' Adina told Ambrose.

Still hardly believing his oculus Ambrose thought for a few minute. `` Good people of Tikal. I know you feel better when I travel with you. I also know that many who are here still have concern. I will soon ship Hippacamp to help allay your fears. '' A mighty boom went up as Ambrose nodded to all there.

Turning Ambrose saw that Adina had another huge grinning glued to her typeface. `` By the great feline ! You are such a powerful speaker. I am so glad that you will run the land. ``

Sighing St. Ambrose nodded then said, `` I hope that I will, we first have to fall. As you remember the last time this almost drained me. ``

'' I remember, though as you pointed out each clip you use it, the next time you are stronger. Besides, '' here she paused, `` you wo n't be doing more than one thing like last time. '' Then almost in a voicelessness she said. `` I pray to the bang-up feline you are n't required nor have to. ``

Ambrose 's middle went wide then he nodded agreement. `` I am hoping also cousin ; I personally do n't require to expire before I can do any good. ``

Adina 's face was shocked then it held anger as she spit, `` Do n't joke about that cousin ! You are far stronger than father was, you 'll arrive at it ; that I am surely of. '' Then she sided up to Saint Ambrose purring, rubbing her face on his hand. `` We all have to survive, you more than the sleep of us. ``

Ambrose watched her for a here and now then pulled his had back pulling her face up. `` We are all just as important, remember that. I do n't require to think that I 'll deliver to penalize you when this is done. ``

A look of shock registered on Adina 's case, `` Punishment ? What are you talking about cousin-german ? ``

'' I learned of it while I was on globe though somewhat crude, this seemed quite efficient. '' Ambrose told her.

'' primitive person ? You mean barbaric what was this punishment called ? '' Adina smirked as she replied.

'' It was called a spanking though primitive I did n't chance it barbarian at all. Quite the more, at sentence even sexual, '' Ambrose replied a huge grin on his face.

Adina still unsure pressed on, `` So this penalty was a normal matter for all on land ? ``

Here St. Ambrose smiled wider, `` No it seemed to be reserved more for misbehaving baby. '' St. Ambrose 's eyes then looked more intensely at Adina.

'' Cousin ! I am no child I ... '' Adina started.

Another vox came from behind both of them startling Adina, `` Hmmmm first cousin a p'uchik might do well in this event. '' The voice of Typree said.

Adina 's mouth dropped out-of-doors as her center narrowed looking at her Brother then flitting quickly to Saint Ambrose. `` You would n't defy ! I am over eighteen summertime you therefore have no right-hand even as top executive of our world ! ``

'' In that deference you are rightfulness though as king of the realm, our first cousin has more than the rightfulness. Besides, '' here Typree 's face held a rascally grin."You really do deserve it ! ``

Adina 's dentition bared as she growled at maiden her brother then Ambrose. `` I do not deserve such ... ''

Ambrose had heard enough as he swiftly had Adina over his lap, pounding his flattened paw on her hind one-quarter. Typree had started to laugh softly 'til Ambrose sent him a look that almost made his blood freeze.

Finally finished Saint Ambrose stood Adina growling at her. `` You are a princess of the realm. It 's about time you started acting like it ! You ca n't keep carrying on like the petty child that you once were. ``

Adina more embarrassed than hurt lowered her head tears falling from her optic softly growled, `` I will think back cousin, my Billie Jean King. '' Rubbing her hind end she swiftly made her way away from the others.

Standing Ambrose turned toward Typree growling he said, `` Had I not stopped you she might hold committed a crime that I 'd have to severely punish her for. You also are no longer a tyke full cousin ; you also need to learn a mate. Alone the rail line can not proceed, and I for one do not need another contest to place another on the pot. I might have got to wipe out them all. ``

Typree gulped as all that his cousin had said was true. `` What of Adina ? It has been a full time job with her AND the kingdom. ``

Ambrose 's aspect broke out in a great grinning as he stated. `` I think she wo n't be a problem much longer. Take what I said to heart, find a better half when we return or would you prefer I find you one ? ``

'' NO ! '' Typree quickly shouted shaking remembering old age ago when Ambrose had found him a female person. Still shaking he replied, `` I 'll begin as soon as I return. '' Typree said with a sigh.

Ambrose clapped his script on his first cousin 's back, `` It will reach thing far well-fixed though at times far more complicated. I am sure I 'll be finding that out as soon as all of this is over. Having a mate is much like an irritating sister only there are to a greater extent benefits. ``

Typree was nodding then looked at his cousin with a strange look. `` cousin you have mates yet you have n't mated yet ? By the great feline no wonder you are baffle ! ``

'' As I said full cousin there is far too much to do at the import to think over such matter. Plus there is a traitor out there that needs to die as soon as possible ! '' Ambrose said as he growled swiping at a stone wall taking a large clod out of it as his cat anatomy slipped to the surface.

Typree was agreeing his eyes wide when he saw his cousin lose control a moment. `` We 'll get him cousin, we 'll get him. ``

Both headed toward their ships as Ambrose could see they were almost ready to go.

It was a grueling two daytime later as Ambrose awoke to the ship landing. At the last-place tally they had finally gotten fifty two hundred the first day with all the repairs that had delayed them. These finale two had Ambrose feeling better. As of this trip they had moved twenty eight thousand, five hundred forty. Ambrose could sense almost half of what had felt wrong finally slipping where it should be.

With a sigh Ambrose watched another shipment of people move onto the ship. They had almost half of those were left in the city. So many had died before they 'd arrived, looking at his arm he just hoped that they had enough blood to help all of them. The final few thousand were going to have a few days to wait before they had any more.

Shaking his header he hated not using his blood nor his cousins. As he remembered his phratry was the only ones he knew of that had these gifts as Adina had said, or curse word as Typree had said. thought process of Adina he 'd not seen much of her since her 'lesson'had occurred. Nothing Sir Thomas More than an show each prison term ; she appeared to be exhausted as she rendered aid to those still there.

All of his knight had told him that the surrounding armies had withdrawn a bit after his visit to them. ‘ honest,'Ambrose thought, ‘ no need to kill those that kept their word.'Then his thoughts turned to his two uncles as his parentage pounded. To think that they were as jealous as they were.

This clock time it was Skylos that was backing away as he saw Ambrose form moorage into his cat form his recollective hook scarring the hard inner paries of the ship. Shaking his principal he knew the Martin Luther King Jr. was secure though not this strong.

By the end of the third day Ambrose could see that the survival of everyone was starting to bear fragile. They had just finished with their last payload for that day. Saint Ambrose nodded he could see the fatigue on all of their faces. This was going far beyond duty. They all knew what was at stake plus their good sense of pride was also pushing them on.

Grabbing his com Saint Ambrose contacted his full cousin, `` Cousin ? We have to finish this soon. ``

'' We will cousin ; I just hope we have enough of them to make a difference. '' Typree answered. `` By the way have you see Adina ? > I have n't heard from her in a few days most odd. I ... ''

< I am still here brother ; I am trying to hold back all those still here calm. They are disturbed that they will die with no chance to go. I have been assuring them that they will not be left, that Cit-Chac-Coh would not countenance that to happen. > Came Adina 's tired thoughts.

St. Ambrose smiled as more people started to move onboard. < I am gallant of you cousin your actions make me lofty as I am sure they would your mother and father. You are worthy of the claim of princess, perhaps more. > ''

A happy gasp from Adina made Saint Ambrose smile more. < What are you ... > Adina started.

< I said perhaps after all this is over. > Ambrose told her expecting her to interview Thomas More. Un-expectantly she told him thank you then was quiet. ‘ My, my,'St. Ambrose thought, ‘ perhaps I should have spanked her sooner.'

'' Cousin, '' Ambrose spoke into the com again. `` We need to have more rest between shifts with everyone. None of us will be any adept if we crash because we are one-half asleep. I want all crews to dissever in half, at to the lowest degree eight hours of rest and sleep. ``

'' Good maybe they will be calmer now. Every one of them are as cranky as if they had their feline naps disturbed. I 'll tell them at once, they 'll obey knowing that you have ordered it. '' Typree advised Ambrose.

'' Good, I estimate we 've moved 39,760 with all that died at the showtime I feel we 've got most of them. '' Ambrose relayed.

Typree sucked in his breath. `` There were that many who died ? ``

'' I 'm afraid so, from all I read of this time of a city of 100,000 almost half died from a secret element. Then a few weeks later Tikal was attacked all its warriors defeated falling in the battle. The winner moved into an empty city, it almost made them fly the solid city having a ghostly smell to it. '' Ambrose told of the history he 'd learned.

'' I may not have said it Sire but I am proud to be able to serve take about the beginning of our people. '' Typree told his cousin.

'' It 's not over yet cousin, we still have a day and at least another 11,000 citizenry to go. We have returned a great many things to how I feel they should be. well over seventy five percent now though there are a few important mass I feel that are still missing. One of them is in our family line I am afraid. ``

St. Ambrose heard the gasp at the early end, `` You still do n't screw who cousin ? ``

'' No, I have been over the family unit history many times, but I ca n't incur an answer. '' Ambrose told his cousin.

The last day they worked as hard and fast as they could. Finally the endure of those that were to go were on board. Everything felt like it should, or rather should make. Skylos was about to fold the hatch when Saint Ambrose stepped outside.

'' forefather ? Should I hold ? '' Skylos asked.

'' Something does n't feel right. I need to go in the city, have the other two launching I want you in the air, but low orbit. I 'll call you in a few spectons. '' Saint Ambrose replied.

'' Alright sire, though how I am going to sustain your Ilex paraguariensis and horse calm is beyond me. '' Skylos advised Ambrose.

Ambrose nodded as the hatch closed and the ship took to the sky. Running as fast as he could Ambrose began to explore every building then groaned. It would use up all day even with his speed. Changing to his full feline shape Ambrose reached out hoping that he was correct about his ability. At first he growled when he felt zip then took off at full speed to the former side of the city.

On the far side of the city he found a diminished living construction. What he was feeling was inside. Bursting through the entrance way he stopped short when he saw the minuscule lilliputian girl curled up asleep.

Walking to her Ambrose gently shook the girl whose eyes snapped undefended. `` OOOOO a big kitty ! '' The short girlfriend exclaimed throwing her arms around Saint Ambrose 's neck.

'' Why are you here ? You should be with the others going to the new place. '' Ambrose told her.

'' I was tired so I came home to take a nap. I 'm good-for-nothing Mister kitty, can I still go ? I wo n't be bad. '' The piddling girl told Ambrose her with child centre filling with tears.

'' Oh my dear you have to go. '' St. Ambrose told her as he scooped her up running out of the building toward the former side of the city. Already he could hear the closing curtain sounds of battle. Increasing his amphetamine he called Skylos.

'' Mate ! Do n't you ever do this again ! '' He heard the aggravated vocalization of Twitty and Glenna.

Skylos set down as Ambrose approached on a run. A receive committee was there lifting him and the little lady friend on board.

Twitty and Glenna had their limb crossed staring at Ambrose as he got aboard. With the hatching closed they made for space.

'' What was so important that you had to go back ? '' They both growled at him.

'' I take it neither of you recognize the trivial girl I brought back with me ? '' St. Ambrose asked.

Both female softened as they looked at the child then they both shook their top dog no.

'' She, '' Saint Ambrose said taking a big breath, `` is the female half of the starting time of my home. Timora 's son and here are the very first of my family. So you see I could n't just leave her. ``

All of his horse, paladins plus both his fellow gasped. `` forefather you mean to tell me that piffling girl is the first queen mole rat Kindra ? '' Roth said almost spell bound.

Ambrose could only smile at the looks of shock on all their faces