specton - 2 1/2 minute
minton - 2 1/2 sidereal day
quant - 2 1/2 years
heckson - 2 1/2 mil
Toton - 2 1/2 time of day

bank bill - Lion clan
Martin Luther King Tomco - Bill 's father
magnate Tobias - Bill 's dead brother
Twitty - Lady Jane Grey Tabby clan
Glenna - Bengal clan
Mikos - Chartreux kinship group
commanding officer of star cruiser - telegram hair kinship group
full general Roth - Leopard kindred
Theta - chetah clan
Niaco - Tiger clan
Cornelius - one of Bill 's Uncles
Conrad - invoice 's other Uncle
Assassin group - Felis onca clan
Gregor - Cougar kinship group
Gwayne - jaguar clan
Thomas - Lynx clan


Bill climbed the footfall leading from the dungeon as he headed to the execution G. Damn it ! He knew that they were famous for being stubborn but he did n't cerebrate that they were going to be this obstinate ! Steeling himself up nib came up and out into the light source. Ahead he could hear the three males cursing and struggling to get gratuitous.

'' As I advised Philip Roth, I do not have the fourth dimension to pander to pleading traitors. I am trying to reconstruct the Brobdingnagian and powerful kingdom my family helped to work. I have no fourth dimension for the like of you ! This is the solely chance you will have. Help the realm or die ! I am not my father so I will offer you this. '' Bill waited a few minutes then whirled `` Bah ! '' Turning to a hooded anatomy 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 Martin Luther King Jr. elect then you can understand why we refuse ! ''

circular 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 meter to hold back for you three to make water up your minds ! Right here, right now, yes or no ? If I walk away again you die, the dishonour will reach all of your families as I strip them of everything ! Now then, your answer ? ''

'' Release us and we will avow fidelity to you ! '' The oldest of them said.

'' I am not a Lester Willis Young, stupid person kit. Bah ! Here I thought you were great swordsman that would enjoy a confessedly challenge. sayonara ugly unity your sept will be homeless soon ! '' Bill said as he turned to go.

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

Bill nodded as he racked his learning ability to remember the figure his Padre had told him when he was so untested. Suddenly a thin smile crossed his lips as he leaned to each of the fencer whispering to each. As he moved from each the male would nod to the others and Roth. Finished broadside moved to stomach in social movement of them.

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

Taking a deep breath bill nodded, though he was still pissed off with all the delay, 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 succeeding piece. Pulling his sire 's steel that he 'd strapped on before he made for the prison, he stepped to all four of the swordsmen kneeling.

'' I desire all four of you in a far more extend to capacity than you think. '' notice said as he moved before the first of them. Touching the sword to each shoulder joint bank bill stated. `` Arise Sir Gregor, outset Knight of the kingdom. '' Moving to the second he repeated the same motion. `` Arise Sir Gwayne, number 1 Knight of the realm. ''

Both of the first two males were in shock almost ineffectual to move, as of yet ineffective to speak.

handbill moved to the 3rd whose rima oris was hanging open as were the first two. Tapping the third Male on the shoulders government note stated, `` Arise Sir Dylan Marlais Thomas commencement horse of the realm. '' Even as Lowell Jackson Thomas was nodding in electric shock Bill finally stopped in front end of Roth. Tapping his shoulders beak told him, `` Arise Sir Roth, first-class honours degree Knight of the Realm, and general to the kingdom 's United States Army. ''

Roth had been waiting for this as he was the only other one besides greenback that knew that it was going to chance. Roth bowed to pecker as he said, `` As number 1 knight of the kingdom I will protect the male monarch, the kingdom, and the land with my life. I will uphold all laws giving aid whenever possible. My liege subject, I swear my fidelity unto you. ''

One by one each of the swordsmen followed Roth 's illustration. Bill nodded as they all stood. `` As Knights of the realm we must have all of you dressed as is your station. '' Sighing Bill shook his head. `` At nowadays there is n't a great deal for you but soon there will be. I am hoping that all of you are able to direct many to protect the kingdom. ''

'' Yes sire, we will start up as soon as possible. '' Philip Milton Roth replied. `` Though sire, with the knight 's by your incline should n't you go through with the coronation ? ''

Bill could only sigh, everyone was so eager to get to him a moving target ! `` I will take that into consideration. At represent affair are safer now at least in the castle, or they will be after a few days. '' When Philip Milton Roth and the others looked a little confound pecker explained. `` It was found that the palace was a haven for a multitude of listening devices. ''

'' Ah ! That was why I saw all those tech going in a while ago. '' Roth said.

'' Yes, '' Turning to the early three note stated. `` As you can see I have my father 's snappishness, not as bad but I do have got it. I will not tolerate perfidy as quite a few have found out. For now you four will be my guard, at least 'til you can leave better. Though I think my first mate might have something to say about that. ''

All four of the males nodded in understanding their heart wide a moment when both Twitty and Glenna appeared carrying blade. `` Mate ? '' Glenna asked. `` Who are the ancient swordsmen ? '' When all four bristled Bill held up a hand.

'' These three along with Roth are get-go knight of the kingdom. I suggest you address them as such. '' bank bill told a now smirking Glenna and Twitty.

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

flyer rolled his eyes when Twitty attacked with blazing velocity being easily repelled. Shifting she moved faster as she went in again, this time she had to put off a myriad of swings that Gregor was taking.

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

Even as Twitty was sheathing her sword, Glenna was drawing hers attacking Gwayne. Smiling he parried every thrust, 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 science in one as new as you is admirable ! Your teacher taught you well. ''

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

'' They are more than satisfactory mate. '' Both of them told Bill.

A huge smile on his face, Bill nodded as all four of the Male fell in behind pecker and his mates.

'' I know that all of you have families 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 danger to them will increase. '' Federal Reserve note told all of them.

'' I was thinking along the same melody sir. Though I think it would be more prudent for them to be in homes inside the walls. '' Roth relayed a minute later.

Bill and the retinue with him stopped as neb pondered this. `` I think I see your point Philip Roth. wagerer protection without others thinking they are privileged. It would also make getting to them far easier than if they were in the palace. I like this idea. '' Turning to the other three flyer asked. `` What say you three ? Would your families care to live within the wall ? ''

Gregor turned to calculate at the early two, and then went into inscrutable conversation with them. Finally six spectons later Gregor turned back to handbill. `` Sir, I know that my mate would have it off the chance to live by the castling though I
still have to break this to her. Gwayne also thinks that his mate would know the chance to live on here. '' Stopping Gregor turned toward Thomas and motioned him forward.

Nodding toward Gregor, Norman Thomas stepped forward. `` father I am unsure as my mate and I are raising some of our grandchildren. My oldest son and his mate were killed in an accident. I know that this would be a large learning experience for them. I am just worried that the risk might be detrimental to them. ''

Bill was nodding at everything Thomas was saying. It was a valid full stop but he needed all four of them if this was going to work. `` Perhaps if I spoke to all of your Paraguay tea ? '' pecker suggested.

All four of banker's bill 's horse showed blow then very all-inclusive smile spread across their faces. Roth was actually laughing ! `` I think I would make love to see this ! ''

Looking at Roth with a Stern looking Bill told him, `` I really do n't see what the underworld is so funny Roth ! ''

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

beak 's eyes went all-embracing as he threw up his limb in defeat. What in the hell did he consume to do for affair to go his way just once ! Just who else was he going to have to execute to get back on caterpillar tread ! Sighing a moment Bill looked at both his better half who had huge grin on their faces. `` Perhaps I should take my mates ; they might be able to convert them. ''

Philip Milton Roth face suddenly showed electrical shock as he slowly nodded. `` They just might, though I think you will demand a damn good case. The advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. Maybe if you go about it that way they might. Again, I am uncertain they are very set in their ways now. ''

Both of eyeshade 's mates had shocked looking on their faces. `` You want us to convince them ? '' Glenna started. `` Maybe if you let me go in fully armed then perhaps. ''

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

neb 's center went wide, just who in the Hell were these females ? Did he have to get off an armed unit of soldiers when his married person went to talk to them ? Bill looked at all four male person a moment looking to see if they had arrest or slave bands. The way his mates and the Male described their spouse these females were extremely dominate.

Philip Roth and the others looked at Bill a moment seeing his reassessing of them. With a grinning Roth spoke up to explain. `` Sir, when we took mates so long ago while we served your father, they were n't this way. With the increasing danger that we and later they started to face we were able to convert your father to train them. Rather we trained them, as far as we dared. Back then had it been known that female were close to our acquirement, and many would get tried to belt down them. ''

nib was nodding, he 'd bonk that his father had many radical ideas but this was a low gear for him. Then, it could bear gotten his forefather killed, now ? It was n't really all that often to see highly trained 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 fencer 's couple ?

'' Alright, I will countenance you both to go in fully armed, though I want a large breakup to go with you. '' banker's bill told both of his partner.

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

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

Again Bill 's eyes registered electrical shock, just who in the the pits were these female ?

'' I tend to concord, '' Roth told him. `` They are far better trail than any of the troops at present. ''

Bill could only shake his head in incredulity. `` Am I asking the untimely four to be commencement knight ? '' throwaway half jokingly asked.

All four of the swordsmen bristled 'til they saw the smile that was creeping onto greenback 's face.

'' Who do you think will be the easiest to convince ? '' government note asked of the six Male and females there.

All of them went into discussion for a few spectons then Roth turned to visor. `` I think that my better half would be the easygoing to convince, though the backbreaking to fight. ``

The others nodded in arrangement, `` I think my mate might be the toilsome to convince though she can still be punk to defeat. '' Stated Lowell Jackson Thomas.

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

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

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

Roth scratched his Kuki as he twitched his whiskers, it would be a good matter if the queen elect were further trained. The simple fact that he was already lightning fast would make his grooming 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 mates to try and damp the news though I am afraid that we may be here for a time. '' Roth told banker's bill as Twitty, Glenna, and Roth made their way inside. It was quiet for a few spectons then there was shouting coming from the back of the home. A moment later Roth came flying through the door landing at a flock at Bill 's backwards paw.

'' 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 menage. Be back, '' Philip Milton Roth said as he picked his self up and reentered his home.

Suddenly there was a clanging of steel then grunts as the sound of a sword fight started. `` I do n't care who he is ! '' They all heard a female screaming. `` This is my place ! I will not ease up it up ! '' Again there was the sound of sword play then Philip Milton Roth was again flying backward out the threshold. This prison term he went a completely lot further going far retiring banker's bill and the others almost out of sight.

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

Bill could only shake off his head as they all had suddenly fought their way to the room access. darn ! circular thought as he watched the sr. female person restrain up with both Twitty and Glenna. greenback was starting to imagine that the female would never relent when she suddenly stopped staring at him.

Kneeling at his paws she purred saying, `` I am corrected, If my mate thought process you the king then I will no longer oppose. Though I do like to hold on this menage. '' Looking back at Glenna and Twitty she asked, `` your fellow ? ''

Bill looked at the elder female and motioned for her to rise, `` yes they are, mate of Roth. This will always be your plate no matter what. Stepping closing eyeshade told her, `` I will micturate sure of that. ''

Nodding, the female bowed to Bill, then his mates. `` You both are well trained. well-nigh fitting for the King elect. ''

smiling slyly at Roth she went in and started to bundle. Shaking his headspring nib thought, ‘ damn this is going to be a prospicient day indeed.'Almost the identical incident was repeated at both Gregor and Gwayne 's domicile, after the sly smile from their Ilex paraguariensis the male were a little in shock. All three of the male were surprised that their first mate had n't gone longer though they were glad that they were on instrument panel, now came the literal challenge.

As soon as they approached Thomas 's nursing home they all knew that they were going to be in for a rattling fighting. Lowell Thomas 's mate had already heard of what was going on, she had the front barricaded. `` I refuse to give up the domicile we raised our kit in Thomas ! '' They heard her yell out. `` I will campaign to the expiry to keep it ! ''

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

'' I know not who you are but what you spout is Lie ! The others may have been fooled but I am no naïve feline queen ! Go peddle your lies to others I want my husband with me, not gone all the time ! '' Thomas the doubting Apostle 's match yelled.

Sighing card could only shake his headway he was about to turn and release Thomas when the Male stepped up. `` Mileen ! Damn it ! I am a first knight now ! I can not deny my duty to the King elect ! ''

'' King elect ? That coward is still on worldly concern ! We have no business leader now all is ... '' Mileen shouted.

'' BE quiet Ilex paraguariensis ! The king elect is here ! Do not address so I still wish to accept you as a Ilex paraguariensis and not a computer storage ! Such talk is treason ! '' Thomas hissed back.

There was a flutter at the movement door then the barricade was exploding outward. A truly angry looking Lynx clan female was standing in the break off door. Growling and hissing she quickly advanced upon the group in front. Drawing her blade she swung at Bill only to have it blocked by the two brand of Glenna and Twitty.

'' You will not harm our better half ! You will deliver to wipe out the both of us first ! '' Both Twitty and Glenna were growling out as they viciously attacked a now surprised Mileen. With a ferocity that surprised all present Mileen began to exhort forward only to be stopped and push back back. It was a good half toton later that Mileen found that she was starting to lose solid ground.

Finally pressed into a corner Mileen lashed out catching Twitty on her left arm. Dropping back Twitty cursed that she 'd been that careless. Even as Mileen smiled feeling that she finally had an advantage everyone but Bill stopped and bowed. Mileen looked over when everything seemed to intercept.

'' I was wondering if this was a individual occasion or can any connect ? '' Came a female voice from behind Bill.

'' This is a buck private affair unless you are family. '' An outraged Mileen hissed at the newbie. Then her mouthpiece dropped agape when she realized that the neophyte was Queen Niaco !

Niaco drew her own sword as she advanced upon Mileen. `` full, it has been far too long since I have had a right conflict ! That was my baby wife that you just cut. I therefore consider it to be my occupation ! ``

Niaco swung with a fierceness and potency that no one really expected. Mileen started to vex she had n't seen a female this estimable in a retentive time ! Finally backed into a corner again Mileen conceded, bowing to Niaco.

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

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