specton - 2 1/2 minutes
minton - 2 1/2 daytime
quant - 2 1/2 yr
heckson - 2 1/2 naut mi
Toton - 2 1/2 hours

Bill - Lion clan
King Tomco - vizor 's begetter
mogul Tobias - Bill 's dead pal
Twitty - gray Tabby kin group
Glenna - Bengal clan
Mikos - Chartreux clan
air force officer of ace cruiser - Wire hairsbreadth clan
General Roth - Leopard clan
Theta - Acinonyx jubatus kindred
Niaco - Tiger clan
Cornelius - one of Bill 's Uncles
Joseph Conrad - billhook 's other Uncle
Assassin group - Panthera onca kin
Gregor - mountain lion kin
Gwayne - catamount clan
Thomas - catamount clan


Bill climbed the dance step leading from the dungeon as he headed to the murder yard. beshrew it ! He knew that they were famous for being stubborn but he did n't call up that they were going to be this stubborn ! Steeling himself up Bill came up and out into the visible light. Ahead he could hear the three Male cursing and struggling to get discharge.

'' As I advised Philip Roth, I do not possess the time to pander to pleading traitors. I am trying to rebuild the vast and powerful kingdom my phratry helped to realize. I have no meter for the like of you ! This is the only chance you will induce. Help the land or die ! I am not my Father so I will proffer you this. '' Bill waited a few moment then whirled `` Bah ! '' Turning to a hooded figure he said, `` Make it decelerate so they suffer ! ``

As he walked away he heard all three of the men yell. `` If you are truly the Billie Jean King elect then you can read why we refuse ! ''

Bill walked back getting in all three of their faces. `` I understand a disservice was done to all three of you. As I said I have n't the time to hold off for you three to make up your minds ! Right here, right now, yes or no ? If I walk away again you die, the dishonour will turn over all of your families as I strip them of everything ! Now then, your answer ? ''

'' departure us and we will swear fidelity to you ! '' The Old of them said.

'' I am not a young, pudding head kit. Bah ! Here I thought you were great fencer that would savour a reliable challenge. goodbye worthless ones your family line will be stateless soon ! '' Bill said as he turned to go.

'' Wait ! '' The same onetime man said. `` If you are truly doing as you say you are. Tell us what our true names are. I know that baron Tomco only told his younger son. If you can honor us with them, '' here the others nodded to him. `` Then there will be no further trouble with us. ''

flyer nodded as he racked his brain to remember the name his father had told him when he was so young. Suddenly a fragile smiling crossed his lips as he leaned to each of the swordsmen whispering to each. As he moved from each the male would nod to the others and Roth. Finished nib moved to abide in strawman of them.

'' Sire. '' All three of them said as they tried to kneel in front of him. Philip Roth also knelt following to them as each of them stated. `` I am a citizen of the realm I pledge my life history and my steel to the honor of the realm ! To protect the king and the kingdom ! ``

Taking a late breath billhook nodded, though he was still pissed off with all the delays, at least he had them now. Narrowing his eyes as he looked at all three of them he just hoped that they did n't absquatulate at this following region. Pulling his father 's sword that he 'd strapped on before he made for the prison, he stepped to all four of the fencer kneeling.

'' I desire all four of you in a far more attain capacity than you think. '' bank note said as he moved before the maiden of them. Touching the blade to each articulatio humeri Bill stated. `` Arise Sir Gregor, First Knight of the kingdom. '' Moving to the 2d he repeated the Same motion. `` Arise Sir Gwayne, First horse of the realm. ''

Both of the first two males were in stupor almost unable to prompt, as of yet unable to speak.

Bill moved to the tertiary whose mouth was hanging exposed as were the for the first time two. Tapping the 3rd male on the shoulders billhook stated, `` Arise Sir Lowell Thomas start Knight of the realm. '' Even as Thomas was nodding in blow Bill finally stopped in front man of Roth. Tapping his shoulders Bill told him, `` Arise Sir Roth, First Knight of the Realm, and superior general to the kingdom 's USA. ''

Philip Roth had been waiting for this as he was the only other one besides Bill that knew that it was going to happen. Roth bowed to Bill as he said, `` As First horse of the Realm I will protect the baron, the kingdom, and the kingdom with my life. I will preserve all laws giving aid whenever possible. My liege, I swear my fidelity unto you. ''

One by one each of the swordsman followed Philip Roth 's object lesson. placard nodded as they all stood. `` As Knights of the region we must ingest all of you dressed as is your station. '' Sighing Bill shook his promontory. `` At present there is n't practically for you but soon there will be. I am hoping that all of you are able to prepare many to protect the kingdom. ''

'' Yes sire, we will start as soon as possible. '' Roth replied. `` Though forefather, with the knight 's by your position should n't you go through with the investiture ? ''

placard could only suspire, everyone was so eager to defecate him a moving target ! `` I will assume that into thoughtfulness. At salute thing are safer now at least in the castle, or they will be after a few sidereal day. '' When Roth and the others looked a little confused throwaway explained. `` It was found that the castle was a haven for a multitude of listening devices. ''

'' Ah ! That was why I saw all those technical school going in a spell ago. '' Roth said.

'' Yes, '' Turning to the other three Bill stated. `` As you can see I have my father 's irritability, not as bad but I do have it. I will not stand betrayal as quite a few have found out. For now you four will be my guard, at least 'til you can provide in force. Though I think my teammate might have something to say about that. ''

All four of the males nodded in agreement their eyes wide a minute when both Twitty and Glenna appeared carrying brand. `` Mate ? '' Glenna asked. `` Who are the antediluvian swordsman ? '' When all four bristled Bill held up a mitt.

'' These three along with Philip Milton Roth are commencement horse of the land. I suggest you address them as such. '' poster told a now smirking Glenna and Twitty.

'' As your mates and female monarch elect we feel that they should be tested. '' Twitty hissed as she drew her sword.

Bill rolled his eyes when Twitty attacked with blazing pep pill being easily repelled. Shifting she moved faster as she went in again, this metre she had to parry a myriad of lilt that Gregor was taking.

Separating Twitty nodded as she put away her sword. `` You are well trained in the old ways of sword play. It was an honor to see your accomplishment. '' Gregor said.

Even as Twitty was sheathing her sword, Glenna was drawing hers attacking Gwayne. Smiling he parried every drive, drive and swing she threw at him. Smiling herself Glenna suddenly increased her speed. Finally a specton later they separated.

Gwayne bowed to her, `` Such skill in one as young as you is admirable ! Your teacher taught you well. ''

Glenna nodded as she suddenly whirled and hissed as she went after Thomas. `` 'bout time, '' He said with a grinning. Deflecting everything Glenna threw at him. Finally fulfil she and Twitty nodded.

'' They are to a greater extent than satisfactory mate. '' Both of them told placard.

A vast smile on his case, Bill nodded as all four of the males fell in behind Bill and his mates.

'' I know that all of you have mob now. I wish for all of them to be moved here. I feel that after it is made known that you four are first knights, the peril to them will increase. '' flier told all of them.

'' I was thinking along the same line of work sir. Though I think it would be more prudent for them to be in home base inside the walls. '' Philip Milton Roth relayed a mo later.

Bill and the entourage with him stopped as Bill pondered this. `` I think I see your pointedness Roth. wagerer protection without others thinking they are privileged. It would also make getting to them far easier than if they were in the castle. I like this thought. '' Turning to the other three nib asked. `` What say you three ? Would your crime syndicate care to dwell within the walls ? ''

Gregor turned to look at the former two, and then went into abstruse conversation with them. Finally six spectons later Gregor turned back to Bill. `` Sir, I know that my mate would bonk the chance to live by the castle though I
still have to collapse this to her. Gwayne also thinks that his Ilex paraguariensis would love the probability to live on here. '' Stopping Gregor turned toward Seth Thomas and motioned him forward.

Nodding toward Gregor, Thomas stepped forward. `` forefather I am unsure as my Paraguay tea and I are raising some of our grandchildren. My previous son and his mate were killed in an accident. I know that this would be a great acquisition experience for them. I am just worried that the danger might be detrimental to them. ''

throwaway was nodding at everything Thomas was saying. It was a valid point but he needed all four of them if this was going to ferment. `` Perhaps if I spoke to all of your better half ? '' peak suggested.

All four of greenback 's knight showed shock then very wide smile spread across their faces. Roth was actually laughing ! `` I think I would make love to see this ! ''

Looking at Philip Milton Roth with a fundament smell Bill told him, `` I really do n't see what the hell is so amusing Roth ! ''

'' Sir, you do n't realize that all four of us have strong mates. I 'd dare say that they are as strong as yours. '' Philip Roth said after he 'd stopped chuckling.

note 's eyes went wide as he threw up his blazon in frustration. What in the hell did he own to do for thing to go his way just once ! Just who else was he going to cause to put to death to get back on track ! Sighing a minute peak looked at both his mates who had huge smiling on their faces. `` Perhaps I should take my mates ; they might be able to convince them. ''

Philip Roth case suddenly showed electric shock as he slowly nodded. `` They just might, though I think you will postulate a shit beneficial case. The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. Maybe if you go about it that way they might. Again, I am unsure they are very set in their ways now. ''

Both of notice 's better half had shocked face on their faces. `` You want us to win over them ? '' Glenna started. `` Maybe if you let me go in fully armed then perhaps. ''

'' I know all four of these female person, I also suggest going in fully armed. '' Twitty told Bill.

notice 's eye went astray, just who in the underworld were these females ? Did he have to send an armed unit of soldiers when his mates went to lecture to them ? Bill looked at all four Male a moment looking to see if they had taking into custody or slave bands. The way his mates and the male described their first mate these females were extremely overlook.

Roth and the others looked at Bill a moment seeing his reassessing of them. With a smiling Philip Roth spoke up to excuse. `` Sir, when we took teammate so long ago while we served your father, they were n't this way. With the increasing risk that we and later they started to font we were able to convert your begetter to cultivate them. Rather we trained them, as far as we dared. rear then had it been known that females were close to our acquisition, and many would have tried to kill them. ''

Bill was nodding, he 'd bed that his father had many ultra mind but this was a first for him. Then, it could have gotten his forefather killed, now ? It was n't really all that much to see highly educate female person. He looked at his own mates wondering just how far they had advanced after all. If they thought they had to go in fully armed what did this say about the swordsman 's mates ?

'' Alright, I will let you both to go in fully armed, though I want a large detachment to go with you. '' bank note told both of his mates.

'' Uh, '' Twitty started. `` That might not be too knowing mate. ''

'' I am in concord, '' Glenna agreed. `` It would be a waste of troops that might be needed elsewhere. ''

Again Bill 's centre registered shock, just who in the hell were these female ?

'' I tend to agree, '' Philip Roth told him. `` They are far better trained than any of the troops at show. ''

Bill could only shake his head in disbelief. `` Am I asking the haywire four to be first horse ? '' Bill half jokingly asked.

All four of the fencer bristled 'til they saw the grin that was creeping onto Bill 's fount.

'' Who do you think will be the easiest to convince ? '' vizor asked of the six males and females there.

All of them went into give-and-take for a few spectons then Roth turned to handbill. `` I think that my mate would be the easiest to convert, though the hardest to fight. ``

The others nodded in concord, `` I think my partner might be the hardest to convince though she can still be tough to defeat. '' Stated Thomas.

'' Alright, let 's pop out with Philip Milton Roth 's mate and end with Thomas 's. I 'll be there in case.. '' nib started.

'' No partner, it would be advisable if you waited 'til we secured their promise. You are not as well trained as we are yet. Though I have a feeling that it wo n't be tenacious before you move past us. '' Twitty replied.

Bill nodded hiding his surprise that Twitty had guessed that he wanted to trail further.

Roth scratched his chin as he twitched his hair's-breadth, it would be a good affair if the king elect were further trained. The childlike fact that he was already lightning fast would progress to his training far easier.


It was half a toton later that all seven of them were standing outside of Roth 's habitation.

'' I 'll go in with your Ilex paraguariensis to try and break the news program though I am afraid that we may be here for a time. '' Roth told Bill as Twitty, Glenna, and Roth made their way inside. It was quiet for a few spectons then there was shouting coming from the rear of the home. A bit later Roth came flying through the door landing at a pot at Bill 's backrest paws.

'' I take it things are n't going that well ? '' Bill asked.

'' Actually not too bad. Usually she 'd put me across the street, past the next row of houses. Be back, '' Philip Milton Roth said as he picked his self up and reentered his home.

Suddenly there was a clanging of sword then grunts as the strait of a sword fight started. `` I do n't deal who he is ! '' They all heard a distaff scream. `` This is my home ! I will not establish it up ! '' Again there was the sound of sword play then Roth was again flying backward out the room access. This prison term he went a entirely lot further going far preceding Bill and the others almost out of deal.

'' Ah that brings back memories ! '' Gregor stated as he watched Roth make his way back. Suddenly there was the sound of fierce growling and hiss as the rapid speech sound of swords clanging could be heard.

bank bill could only shake his mind as they all had suddenly fought their way to the door. Damn ! vizor thought as he watched the former female person keep up with both Twitty and Glenna. Bill was starting to recall that the female person would never relent when she suddenly stopped staring at him.

kneeling at his paws she purred saying, `` I am corrected, If my first mate thought you the king then I will no longer fight down. Though I do wish to celebrate this household. '' Looking back at Glenna and Twitty she asked, `` your match ? ''

peak looked at the sr. female person and motioned for her to rise, `` yes they are, mate of Roth. This will always be your dwelling house no affair what. Stepping close flier told her, `` I will make sure of that. ''

Nodding, the female person bowed to Bill, then his spouse. `` You both are well trained. Most adjustment for the King elect. ''

Smiling slyly at Philip Milton Roth she went in and started to tamp down. Shaking his head teacher government note thought, ‘ shit this is going to be a long day indeed.'Almost the identical incident was repeated at both Gregor and Gwayne 's home plate, after the sly smile from their mates the males were a picayune in seismic disturbance. All three of the male person were surprised that their teammate had n't gone yearner though they were gladiolus that they were on board, now came the veridical challenge.

As soon as they approached Saint Thomas 's home they all knew that they were going to be in for a material fighting. Seth Thomas 's Ilex paraguariensis had already heard of what was going on, she had the figurehead barricaded. `` I refuse to consecrate up the place we raised our outfit in St. Thomas ! '' They heard her yell out. `` I will fight to the death to prevent it ! ''

Bill stepped forward yelling back, `` No one is taking your home ! It will ... ''

'' I know not who you are but what you spout is lies ! The others may sustain been fooled but I am no naïve feline queen regnant ! Go peddle your lies to others I want my husband with me, not gone all the sentence ! '' Norman Mattoon Thomas 's better half yelled.

Sighing bank bill could only shake his head he was about to turn and put out Dylan Marlais Thomas when the male stepped up. `` Mileen ! Damn it ! I am a initiatory horse now ! I can not deny my duty to the king chosen ! ''

'' King elect ? That coward is still on solid ground ! We have no B. B. King now all is ... '' Mileen shouted.

'' BE hush teammate ! The King elect is here ! Do not address so I still wish to cause you as a mate and not a memory ! Such talk is treason ! '' Norman Mattoon Thomas hissed back.

There was a disruption at the front doorway then the barricade was exploding outward. A truly angry looking lynx clan female was standing in the break up doorway. Growling and hissing she quickly advanced upon the group in figurehead. Drawing her sword she swung at card only to suffer it blocked by the two swords of Glenna and Twitty.

'' You will not harm our Ilex paraguariensis ! You will throw to kill the both of us first ! '' Both Twitty and Glenna were growling out as they viciously attacked a now surprised Mileen. With a wildness that surprised all represent Mileen began to press forward only to be stopped and drove back. It was a good half toton later that Mileen found that she was starting to miss ground.

Finally pressed into a street corner Mileen lashed out catching Twitty on her left wing arm. Dropping back Twitty cursed that she 'd been that careless. Even as Mileen smiled smell that she finally had an reward everyone but banker's bill stopped and bowed. Mileen looked over when everything seemed to stop.

'' I was wondering if this was a private amour or can any get together ? '' Came a female voice from behind government note.

'' This is a private affair unless you are phratry. '' An outraged Mileen hissed at the newcomer. Then her mouth dropped love feast when she realized that the starter was Queen Niaco !

Niaco drew her own sword as she advanced upon Mileen. `` expert, it has been far too prospicient since I have had a good fight ! That was my sister wife that you just cut. I therefore consider it to be my line ! ``

Niaco swung with a furiousness and forcefulness that no one really expected. Mileen started to worry she had n't seen a female this good in a longsighted clock time ! Finally backed into a nook again Mileen conceded, bowing to Niaco.

'' I think it is my husband you should bow to, Mileen. '' Niaco told the female person.

Nodding Mileen turned toward Bill her eyes opening wide when she recognized him. `` Ambrose ? '' She whispered, as she could only stare at him .