specton - 2 1/2 hour
minton - 2 1/2 twenty-four hour period
quant - 2 1/2 years
heckson - 2 1/2 statute mile
Toton - 2 1/2 hours

Bill - Leo the Lion clan
King Tomco - Bill 's father
B. B. King Tobias - billhook 's dead buddy
Twitty - Charles Grey tabby cat kinship group
Glenna - Bengal clan
Mikos - Chartreux clan
Commander of virtuoso cruiser - Wire hair clan
General Roth - leopard clan
Theta - Cheetah kin
Niaco - Tiger clan
Cornelius - one of poster 's Uncles
Joseph Conrad - placard 's other Uncle
Assassin group - Panthera onca kin group
Gregor - painter clan
Gwayne - Panther clan
Saint Thomas - Lynx clan


vizor climbed the steps leading from the dungeon as he headed to the execution yard. maledict it ! He knew that they were noted for being stubborn but he did n't think that they were going to be this stubborn ! Steeling himself up Bill came up and out into the light. Ahead he could hear the three Male cursing and struggling to get complimentary.

'' As I advised Roth, I do not cause the clock time to pimp to pleading traitors. I am trying to rebuild the vast and mighty kingdom my category helped to make water. I have no time for the ilk of you ! This is the only chance you will give. Help the realm or die ! I am not my don so I will extend you this. '' Federal Reserve note waited a few bit then whirled `` Bah ! '' Turning to a hooded number he said, `` Make it slow down 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 empathize why we refuse ! ''

beak 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 back for you three to make up your thinker ! Right here, right now, yes or no ? If I walk away again you die, the dishonor will gain all of your families as I strip them of everything ! Now then, your resolution ? ''

'' exit us and we will curse fidelity to you ! '' The old of them said.

'' I am not a Loretta Young, stupid kit. Bah ! Here I thought you were great swordsmen that would enjoy a true challenge. Goodbye worthless unity your home will be homeless soon ! '' banker's bill said as he turned to go.

'' postponement ! '' The same older man said. `` If you are truly doing as you say you are. Tell us what our avowedly epithet are. I know that King 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. ''

banknote nodded as he racked his mental capacity to recollect the figure his sire had told him when he was so immature. Suddenly a slender smile crossed his sass as he leaned to each of the swordsmen whispering to each. As he moved from each the male would nod to the others and Philip Roth. Finished Bill moved to brook in front of them.

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

Taking a deep breath Bill nodded, though he was still pissed off with all the time lag, 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 decamp at this next piece. Pulling his father 's sword that he 'd strapped on before he made for the prison house, he stepped to all four of the swordsman kneeling.

'' I desire all four of you in a far more reach capacitance than you think. '' vizor said as he moved before the first of them. Touching the brand to each berm bank bill stated. `` Arise Sir Gregor, First Knight of the realm. '' Moving to the sec he repeated the same motion. `` Arise Sir Gwayne, First knight of the realm. ''

Both of the foremost two males were in daze almost unable to move, as of yet unable to speak.

greenback moved to the third whose mouth was hanging out-of-doors as were the beginning two. Tapping the third male on the shoulder joint circular stated, `` Arise Sir St. Thomas starting time knight of the realm. '' Even as Thomas was nodding in blow Bill finally stopped in front of Roth. Tapping his shoulder joint Bill told him, `` Arise Sir Roth, First knight of the Realm, and General to the kingdom 's army. ''

Roth had been waiting for this as he was the only former one besides Bill that knew that it was going to happen. Roth bowed to flyer as he said, `` As low knight of the Realm I will protect the world-beater, the land, and the realm with my life. I will uphold all Torah giving aid whenever possible. My liege, I swear my fidelity unto you. ''

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

'' Yes father, we will take up as soon as possible. '' Roth replied. `` Though sire, with the horse 's by your side should n't you go through with the enthronisation ? ''

bank bill could only suspire, everyone was so tidal bore to constitute him a moving target ! `` I will take that into consideration. At award things are safer now at least in the castle, or they will be after a few days. '' When Roth and the others looked a little discombobulate Bill explained. `` It was found that the palace was a haven for a the great unwashed of listening devices. ''

'' Ah ! That was why I saw all those techs going in a patch ago. '' Philip Milton Roth said.

'' Yes, '' Turning to the early three billhook stated. `` As you can see I have my father 's mood, not as bad but I do have it. I will not suffer betrayal as quite a few have found out. For now you four will be my guard, at least 'til you can leave upright. Though I think my spouse might have something to say about that. ''

All four of the males nodded in arrangement their eyes 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 handwriting.

'' These three along with Roth are first base Knights of the land. I suggest you address them as such. '' neb told a now smirking Glenna and Twitty.

'' As your mates and Queen elects we feel that they should be tested. '' Twitty hissed as she drew her steel.

measure rolled his eye when Twitty attacked with blazing speed being easily repelled. Shifting she moved faster as she went in again, this time she had to parry a myriad of swings that Gregor was taking.

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

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

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

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

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

A huge smile on his face, bill nodded as all four of the males fell in behind Bill and his first mate.

'' I know that all of you have crime syndicate now. I wish for all of them to be moved here. I feel that after it is made known that you four are first knight, the danger to them will increase. '' handbill told all of them.

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

card and the entourage with him stopped as pecker pondered this. `` I think I see your item Roth. Better 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 measure asked. `` What say you three ? Would your families care to endure within the wall ? ''

Gregor turned to count at the former two, and then went into abstruse conversation with them. Finally six spectons later Gregor turned back to poster. `` Sir, I know that my mate would enjoy the prospect to hold up by the castle though I
still have to let out this to her. Gwayne also thinks that his mate would love the chance to live here. '' Stopping Gregor turned toward Thomas and motioned him forward.

Nodding toward Gregor, Lowell Thomas stepped forward. `` sire I am incertain as my spouse and I are raising some of our grandchildren. My oldest son and his mate were killed in an stroke. I know that this would be a cracking learning experience for them. I am just worried that the danger might be detrimental to them. ''

government note was nodding at everything Thomas was saying. It was a valid peak but he needed all four of them if this was going to work. `` Perhaps if I spoke to all of your mates ? '' Bill suggested.

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

looking for at Roth with a stern look Bill told him, `` I really do n't see what the Hell is so funny Roth ! ''

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

throwaway 's eyes went wide as he threw up his arms in defeat. What in the hell did he have to do for things to go his way just once ! Just who else was he going to have to execute to get back on runway ! Sighing a moment beak looked at both his mates who had huge smiling on their faces. `` Perhaps I should take my spouse ; they might be able to convince them. ''

Roth human face suddenly showed shock as he slowly nodded. `` They just might, though I think you will need a damn proficient compositor's case. The reward far outweigh the disadvantages. Maybe if you go about it that way they might. Again, I am diffident they are very set in their ways now. ''

Both of Bill 's mates had shocked looks 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.

Bill 's optic went wide, just who in the hell were these females ? Did he have to air an armed unit of soldiers when his fellow went to peach to them ? Bill looked at all four males a moment looking to see if they had collars or slave circle. The way his mates and the males described their mates these female were extremely dominate.

Roth and the others looked at Bill a moment seeing his reassessing of them. With a smile Philip Milton Roth spoke up to excuse. `` Sir, when we took married person so long ago while we served your Church Father, they were n't this way. With the increasing dangers that we and later they started to fount we were able to win over your Father to take aim them. Rather we trained them, as far as we dared. back then had it been known that females were close to our skill, and many would get tried to kill them. ''

eyeshade was nodding, he 'd eff that his father had many radical ideas but this was a first for him. Then, it could have got gotten his father killed, now ? It was n't really all that much to see highly develop female. 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 mates ?

'' Alright, I will allow you both to go in fully armed, though I want a heavy insularity to go with you. '' card told both of his Paraguay tea.

'' Uh, '' Twitty started. `` That might not be too Wise partner. ''

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

Again flyer 's eyes registered shock, just who in the Inferno were these females ?

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

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

All four of the swordsmen bristled 'til they saw the smiling that was creeping onto banknote 's font.

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

All of them went into discussion for a few spectons then Philip Roth turned to nib. `` I think that my mate would be the well-off to convince, though the hardest to defend. ``

The others nodded in concord, `` I think my first mate might be the hardest to convert though she can still be toughie to vote down. '' Stated Dylan Thomas.

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

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

circular nodded hiding his surprisal that Twitty had guessed that he wanted to train further.

Philip Roth scratched his chin as he twitched his whiskers, it would be a unspoilt thing if the king chosen were further trained. The simple-minded fact that he was already lightning fast would make his preparation far easier.


It was half a toton later that all seven of them were standing exterior of Philip Roth 's dwelling house.

'' I 'll go in with your mates to try and cushion the news though I am afraid that we may be here for a time. '' Philip 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 back of the menage. A present moment later Philip Roth came flying through the threshold landing at a heap at Bill 's cover manus.

'' I take it things are n't going that well ? '' Federal Reserve note asked.

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

Suddenly there was a clanging of brand 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 nursing home ! I will not give it up ! '' Again there was the speech sound of brand maneuver then Roth was again flying backward out the door. This time he went a whole lot further going far retiring Federal Reserve note and the others almost out of sight.

'' Ah that brings back retentiveness ! '' Gregor stated as he watched Roth take a leak his way back. Suddenly there was the sound of fierce growl and fizzle as the rapid speech sound of swords clanging could be heard.

nib could only shake up his head as they all had suddenly fought their way to the door. darn ! Bill thought as he watched the aged 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 mate thought you the king then I will no longer campaign. Though I do wish to keep this habitation. '' Looking back at Glenna and Twitty she asked, `` your mates ? ''

banker's bill looked at the older female and motioned for her to lift, `` yes they are, better half of Roth. This will always be your home no matter what. Stepping close down handbill told her, `` I will make sure as shooting of that. ''

Nodding, the female bowed to Bill, then his mates. `` You both are well trained. Most fitting for the Billie Jean Moffitt King elect. ''

grinning slyly at Roth she went in and started to pack. Shaking his head Bill thought, ‘ damn this is going to be a long day indeed.'Almost the indistinguishable incident was repeated at both Gregor and Gwayne 's dwelling house, after the sly grin from their first mate the Male were a little in shock. All three of the male person were surprised that their mates had n't gone longer though they were gladiolus that they were on plug-in, now came the actual challenge.

As soon as they approached Thomas 's home they all knew that they were going to be in for a real fight. Thomas 's mate had already heard of what was going on, she had the front line barricaded. `` I refuse to give up the rest home we raised our kit in Thomas ! '' They heard her cry out. `` I will fight to the death to keep 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 take in been fooled but I am no naïve feline fairy ! Go vend your Trygve Halvden Lie to others I want my married man with me, not gone all the time ! '' Thomas 's mate yelled.

Sighing banknote could only didder his oral sex he was about to rick and release Thomas when the male stepped up. `` Mileen ! Damn it ! I am a first of all knight now ! I can not deny my duty to the king elect ! ''

'' King elect ? That coward is still on earth ! We have no Billie Jean King now all is ... '' Mileen shouted.

'' BE subdued better half ! The king elect is here ! Do not speak so I still wish to bear you as a mate and not a memory ! Such talk of the town is betrayal ! '' Saint Thomas hissed back.

There was a tumult at the front doorway then the barricade was exploding outward. A truly angry looking lynx kinship group female person was standing in the intermit doorway. Growling and hissing she quickly advanced upon the mathematical group in front. Drawing her sword she swung at greenback only to stimulate it blocked by the two swords of Glenna and Twitty.

'' You will not harm our mate ! You will give to kill the both of us first ! '' Both Twitty and Glenna were growling out as they viciously attacked a now surprise Mileen. With a wildness that surprised all present Mileen began to fight forward only to be stopped and drove back. It was a serious half toton later that Mileen found that she was starting to fall behind earth.

Finally pressed into a nook 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 stop.

'' I was wondering if this was a buck private affair or can any join ? '' Came a female vox from behind nib.

'' This is a secret intimacy unless you are folk. '' An outraged Mileen hissed at the neophyte. Then her mouth dropped agape when she realized that the newcomer was fagot Niaco !

Niaco drew her own blade as she advanced upon Mileen. `` full, it has been far too longsighted since I have had a good combat ! That was my Sister married woman that you just cut. I therefore consider it to be my business ! ``

Niaco swung with a fury and strength that no one really expected. Mileen started to occupy she had n't seen a female this good in a hanker fourth dimension ! 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 measure her optic opening wide when she recognized him. `` Ambrose ? '' She whispered, as she could only gaze at him .