terms Used and equivalent weight
Specton - 2 1/2 minutes
Toton - 2 1/2 time of day
minton - 2 1/2 days
daycon - 2 1/2 calendar week
quant - 2 1/2 years
gallant - 2 1/2 centuries
heckson - 2 1/2 miles
tetson - 2 1/2 Acre


Cast of fictitious character
Bill Axor - Lion clan and chief character, born name Ambrose Axor
King Tomco Traxor - Bill 's Fatherhood
King Tobias Traxor - Bill 's perfectly comrade
tabby Niaco Traxor - Tiger kinship group and Tobias'married person
Twitty Glax - Grey Tabby kindred, flier's escort and mate
Glenna Nox - Bengal kindred, Bill's bodyguard and match
Mikos - Chartreux clan
air force officer of adept cruiser - Wire hair clan
General Roth - Panthera pardus clan
Theta Panadon - Cheetah clan
Cornelius Glax one of Bill 's Uncles - Second Earl Grey Tabby clan
Teodor Josef Konrad Korzeniowski Nox - beak 's other Uncle Bengal kin
Assassin group - Felis onca clan
Second assassinator group - Ocicat kin group
Gregor - Felis concolor clan
Gwayne - Panther clan
Thomas - Lynx kindred
Mileen - lynx clan Lowell Thomas 's Ilex paraguariensis


Bill 's eyes went all-encompassing as he walked to St. Thomas 's married person. `` Mi-lee'? '' He said a trivial uncertain as he grasp the female person Lynx 's face tilting it upward to stare into her eyes. `` By the swell feline ! It is you ! ''

rip started to fall from Mileen 's eyes as she nodded and hugged bank bill tightly. `` I lost track of you after I left the palace all those years ago. Well, 'til I heard that you had left and went to live on that rude mud formal. Is it true that they do not trace there at all ? How do they survive ? '' Mileen said as she shivered at the thought.

Releasing her measure replied, `` They do a great many unknown matter there. Had it not been for the mind shield I might induce gone mad, as I remember I felt I was slightly. Their world is nothing like ours that is for for sure. ''

Everyone but Roth was staring with wide eyed wonder and goggle sassing at the familiarity between the two. Thomas of course was the most shocked, he 'd no idea that his teammate had known the magnate elect long before now. `` Uh ... '' Saint Thomas tried to initiate. `` Alright I am at a complete going Ilex paraguariensis. You both know each early ? ''

Mileen took her mates face in hers as she purred and rubbed her aspect to his. `` Yes mate, when he was still an older kit. For a short time after his female parent had passed, I was his fellow you might say. A few months after this I met you, with a Paraguay tea I was no longer able-bodied to attend to Ambrose. ''

'' Until I am crowned I prefer that you refer to me by my earth public figure. '' Bowing to Mileen he stated, `` for the clip being I am simply greenback, though that, I am afraid is nearing an end. ''

Roth walked up a huge smile on his face, `` I still think that you should go through with the coronation. ''
Bill was nodding a consequence then he walked past Philip Milton Roth to where Niaco was discussing something with Glenna and Twitty. bank bill also noticed that Niaco was doing a goddamn fine orbit dressing on Twitty 's left arm.

'' It appears I was distracted, I have to ask Queen Niaco, why are you here placing yourself in danger. '' posting asked perplexed.

Niaco smirked then turned back to Twitty when she gasped because Niaco had drawn the dressing too mingy. `` As you can see King elect, I am no washy female that you can sack. If you still think so, I suggest that we have a go at each other. I 'm certain that your, '' here she slightly snickered, `` superior ability would easily overcome me. ''

broadsheet growled menacingly advancing upon Niaco who gasped and fell at Bill 's hand. `` I do not line up your levity at this situation or that of your safety humorous. '' Grabbing Niaco roughly by the berm, Bill softened quickly when she did not proceed and bowed her nous.

'' My apology king elect I can not adopt much more of being locked away in that berth. I have yearned for the undecided skies and land. please forgive this one. '' Niaco said the final function whispered so low that only broadsheet heard it.

giving Niaco another inexorable toilsome look he said, `` Arise queen Niaco, mate. ''

revolt, her promontory still bowed, a slow smile started to spread across her face. `` Thank you king chosen. To answer your last-place question I had to come, it appears that the outer system satellite are trying to adjudge independency. Unless they gain backing from the king they intend to be a severalise power in half a daycon. ''

"Damn it !"measure growled at the thought that the outer system major planet were forcing his hand so soon. `` I take it they were leery about many of the recent determination you made ? '' Bill asked.

Niaco was nodding then she quietly stated, `` They almost went as far as accusing you of hiding behind me to get matter done. There was a scuttlebutt from one world in peculiar. They said that the king chosen was afraid to take on bearing. Much as he had been afraid and went to hide on earth ! '' Niaco withdrew knowing that this finale input was really going to piss Bill off to no end.

Roaring in anger Bill turned to Philip Roth who had also backed off a bit. He 'd also seen the strength of Bill when he was angered and wished not to be on the receiving end of it. `` all right ! Damn it ! Have them machinate for my coronation tonight. Then we are going to this planet to crush this rising before it starts. The fall guy have become emboldened with the absence of a king ! ''

Snatching his com off his belted ammunition he bellowed to Mikos to hurry his furry ass up, they had a enthronization tonight !

'' I 'll need a blaze of a lot more personnel sir, if we are to stop on clip. At present we only have the Martin Luther King 's chambers and all the room around it done. '' Mikos told him.

'' Get more ! treble the turn ! We need the palace clear as soon as possible ! '' Bill was almost roaring into the com.

'' Yes sir, though I am afraid that may impart key a little skimpy. '' Mikos replied.

'' Lock it the hell down ; no one in or out after they leave 'til you or I give the all clear ! '' flier spit out now completely disgusted that he had to get into command as soon as he was.

'' Yes sir ! '' Mikos snapped out then disconnected to have a bun in the oven out his gild.

gyration bank note walked to Roth, `` You can stop your damn smiling Philip Milton Roth ! I am not happy at all with things progressing this fast ! '' Looking over at Niaco, Bill said, `` Have an armed bodyguard go with Niaco and retrieve her property. I want everything three-base hit scanned before it is allowed in the palace. ''

Philip Roth 's mouth dropped spread out, triple scanned ! `` Are you sure sir ? Wo n't the queen get upset with this handling ? ''

'' 'Til the peril is past EVERYTHING is to be tripled scanned that enters the castle. '' broadsheet growled out.

Roth nodded his brain actually that made a hell of a lot of sense. They were just starting to weed out all the double-crosser. Yes, it made perfect sense.



In a castle like building one C hecksons away broadside 's uncle Joseph Conrad was pacing. What a gull and idiot his asinine brother had been. Caught and executed like a common stealer ! That bastard son of Martin Luther King Jr. Tomco 's would pay dearly for sullying the imposing family figure like that !

An aid got a little too close as Conrad raged about the room and was soon flying backward through a paries from a swipe of Conrad 's paw. There had to be something that he could do to remove that whoreson permanently ! Pacing a few more minutes Conrad suddenly pulled up an evil smile dominating his features.

'' promise the Ocicat clan ! I believe they still have a debt of death they owe that bastard. Plus they still owe me a lineage oath for restoring their home. I intend to collect on it, unlike the former assassinator guilds they NEVER miss ! '' An malevolent laugh escaped his pharynx as his com tech made the requisite joining.

It was several hours later when there was an answer to his margin call. A raspy phonation came from the speakers. `` Who are you to postulate the services of the Ocicat tribe ? Speak ; we are already cognizant of where you are. You will be absolutely within a quarter toton if your response does not fulfil us ! ''

Teodor Josef Konrad Korzeniowski stopped pacing his eyes narrowing at the threat the voice had just issued. `` One would think that your organization and clan would already know who this is ! '' Conrad expectoration with venom.

'' Divine Nox, '' The voice replied. `` To what pleasance do we have hearing from you ? '' The voice said suddenly softening.

'' The Ocicat clan owes a blood oath to me for the restoration of their ancestral base. I intend to collect upon that blood oath. I suggest you remember that the next time I call you ! I am in need of the religious service of your clan professionally. '' Conrad said a hint of delight in his voice.

'' For the blood oath we are at your table service. How may we serve you to requite the ancestry expletive ? '' The phonation asked.

'' I need you to pass that love child Nephew of mine that is claiming to be the Riley B King elect. If he ascends to the crapper it will be even firmly to get to him. I am the rightful tycoon, therefore eliminate him and your clan will be more than than rewarded. There are several thousand tetsons of land around yours. If I am king I am sure that quite a few hundred of those tetsons would suddenly be awarded to your tribe as a thanks. '' Conrad said though his speech did n't look to convey much emotion.

'' We have been betrayed before by better nobles than you. Know this ; if treachery is a share of this passel then your death will be extremely slow and painful. '' The voice responded.

Joseph Conrad chuckled a moment he knew they were all bluster as long as he still held the ownership to their country. No, they would n't make a move on him. Smiling an iniquity smile he thought they were his to command as long as he held control of their land. Besides he thought even bravo were vulnerable to weapons fire !

The leader of the Ocicat clan grimly shook his headland ; there was nothing but deceit behind that one's words. Sighing they had no choice at present tense. His spy had worked for a almost half a quant to get close to the hated Bengal kinship group male. Still they had n't received any word of where the ownership newspaper were. The leader feared that the spy had been captured at one point. Then two daycons later they reported in they were still searching.

The loss leader had to decide who would go on this mission. They had the in effect assassin on the planet. Even the Felis onca clan was still behind them though as the leader had seen they were closing the gap rather quickly. Calling his better two killer he watched as they battled it out to see who would go and who would be near death.

Both combatants came in and bowed to the leader then took a posture against each other. Moving like lightning they each advanced upon each former starting with thrown weapons. Both failing that, they pulled short swords as they again advanced slashing and poke. It was half a toton later when the slimmer of the two caught the other on the arm ripping a gash in it.

Undaunted the heavier combatant moved to counter onset only to be rebuffed and force to the bulwark. A shortly sword at the pharynx and a dagger across the midsection finally put the heavier of the two down. Falling, the heavier combatant opened their arms to expect death that never came. Instead the one still standing cuffed the one on the floor with the hilt of the sword effectively knocking them unconsciousness.

Bowing to the loss leader the male nodded as the victor removed their head and case covering. `` You are the victor ; you therefore are awarded the military mission. '' As the cover came off it revealed a fiery headed female that was smiling.

'' Thank you father. I will not bomb you or the clan. If I do I shall swallow the event of that failure. '' The female told the leader.

'' I realize this daughter though with the curtness of the clan, all will be accepted back, nonstarter or not. '' Sighing the drawing card went on to explicate at the questioning look on her typeface. `` We have lost many in the last four quants. You are the last of the leader children. If the clan loses you, then the kindred will be lost. I have therefore accepted that if there is a unsuccessful person, the kindred member will not be killed but teach the others of their nonstarter so that it will not bump again. ''

'' male parent ? What of the accolade of the kindred ? '' The female asked.

'' The honor of the clan is a very fine affair indeed. Though I have to ask, if all are drained then what of the accolade would survive ? '' The drawing card asked the wide eyed female.

obeisance the female replied, `` I understand father, I do not specify to fail. I will kill the one that is the assignment and return. Soon we shall have all our Din Land returned to us. ''

The leader watched as his daughter left for her charge. You are so naïve my daughter, even if we kill this king chosen I fear that we will never be devoid of the one that held their land.



Bill watched as Mikos and at to the lowest degree fifty dollar bill others left the palace. In all they had found well over forty thousand device. measure could only shake his foreland the amount of money of sentence all four of those that had planted them had to be staggering !

Mikos walked up a minute later a tired, wide smile on his facial expression. `` We ran two separate sweeps with two crews. We got at least xc nine percent of them. It will ask a boil down scan to get the rest but I think we made it a hell of a lot secure than it was. ''

pecker nodded he 'd expected no less from Mikos, the Chartreux clan were zilch if not thoroughgoing. `` I know you have done an exceptional job. '' card smiled as the Cy Young officer snapped off a salutation.

Roth walked up a present moment later as Mikos gave his report apologizing for not getting all of them. `` The piece of work you did Lieutenant Colonel has made the castle and exchange the safest places on the planet right now. ''

account smiled as he looked on while Mikos finished giving his report. Turning toward account Mikos saluted, `` I will return soon to educe the sleep of them sir. ''

'' You made a supreme feat Colonel, I ca n't ask for more than that. '' note said as he watched first Roth 's then Mikos eyes grew across-the-board in surprise.

'' Sir ? '' Mikos asked a smell of wonder in his eyes.

'' I just like I had more officers like the two of you. '' beak told both of them.

Mikos gulped as he saluted beak again then stopped a second. `` Uh ... sir ? ``

'' Yes Colonel, is there a trouble ? '' Bill asked Mikos wondering what was up.

'' well sir, uh ... it 's about sergeant-at-law First Class Theta. '' Mikos started.

peak turned more toward Mikos trying to figure out where this was going. `` Yes ? What about her ? ''

'' Well sir, I am of membership now that I may call for a minute wife. '' Mikos replied.

'' Alright, so I take it you wish to take her as your endorse. Are you needing my license, '' Bill asked.

'' No sir, though that would be terrific it is n't that wide-eyed. '' Mikos said quietly.

Confused a moment Bill looked at Philip Milton Roth, `` alright just what in the hell am I missing here ? ''

'' I believe what Colonel Mikos is trying to express, is that since he is an officer, he ca n't take her as a mate. Is that about it Mikos ? '' Philip Milton Roth asked.

'' Yes sir, '' Mikos answered. `` She is enlisted ; since I wish to aim her as a mate I can not promote her. I knew that the general does n't usually withdraw care of these things. I was waiting 'til I could ask you sir. ''

'' What in the hell kind of shit are you two talking about ? '' Bill asked confused now.

'' It is mere convention of the military sir. An enlisted can not nor will not betroth in becoming a teammate with an officer. '' Roth explained.

'' That 's the bounteous load of crap I 've ever heard. '' handbill told both of them.

Roth sighed how could he explain it to a non military thinker ? `` Sir it has always been this way. It has been said that at one time this was allowed a very, very tenacious meter ago. The distraction proved to be far too very much pressure on the both of them. It even became so detrimental that Brobdingnagian number of ship's officer were lost in a short sentence as were their checkmate. This rule was instated to discourage that. ''

'' So what ? You want me to make her an officer ? Why did n't you say that in the 1st shit lieu ! God ! This going around the foresighted way is tiring. '' Looking at both of the male before him Bill warned. `` This had better be the last clock time. You got something to say or ask then just do it ! I 've not the metre for secret plan ! ''

A huge smile lit up Mikos face when nib finished his finish program line. Then he stood back when Roth gave him a aspect.

'' Sir making her an officeholder is all fine and well but is she set up ? '' Roth asked a come to look on his face. `` You know sir you could make her the lowest officer 'til you felt she was ready for higher command obligation. ''

Bill thought a bit then nodded toward Roth, `` just what is the lowest rank of policeman ? '' Bill asked unable to recollect of a social status humbled than 2d police lieutenant.

'' That sir would be a indorsement Officer. It is usually reserved for higher ranking enlisted that are made policeman not unlike you are making her one. '' Philip Milton Roth said a face of relief coming to his case.

'' Alright, make her this warrant officer, and then you can take her as a mate. That is if she accepts you. I know for a fact that her and your kindred has n't mated in almost a sheik. '' Bill said as he eyed Mikos for his reaction.

'' Thank you sir, I am confident that she will. I have much to offer her and her clan. I do n't foresee a problem. '' Mikos replied.

Both Philip Roth and banker's bill shook their school principal, god ! They had both forgotten the confidence and stupidity of youth ! `` I really hope that she sees it your way Mikos I really do. Rejection is something I do n't think you have had very often. ''

Mikos could only stare at both of the Male as they all made their way to central. Snapping out his com vizor called ahead. Bill was even more storm when he saw it was Theta that answered.

'' Hello sir. We have been awaiting the all clear. '' She stated, invoice could see that she looked threadbare almost as exhaust as Mikos did. They both had obviously been putting in a lot of totons to secure central.

'' You have the all exculpated for now. We will be returning within a few mo. I am appreciative of all the work that you and the Colonel have been doing. '' Bill told her trying to gauge her chemical reaction through her tired verbalism.

'' Oh good ! Finally he can do far more than he was able to. give thanks you sir, with him as a Colonel now things should get only better here. '' Theta told him.

'' I 'm beaming that you feel that way I also feel that he and you are both doing all that needs to be done to secure bidding. I am beaming that I have personnel such as you two, warranty officeholder Theta. Keep up the soundly work ! '' Bill finished as they had entered command and was now in the room with her.

Turning, her sassing hanging spread out what happened next caught her even more off precaution. Mikos walked up to her and took her paw, `` Theta Panadon, I claim you as my second mate, to hamper our clans together. ''

Theta tried to speak but nothing was coming out. She was an officer ? Mikos was claiming her ? It was too a lot ! Turning to Bill she started to give thanks him but only managed to get out, `` Sir I than ... '' The straining of working as long as she had, and the lack of sleep and now all of this hit her at once. Then the universe was spinning as she felt Mikos weapon go around her as everything went inglorious .