Terms Used and combining weight
Specton - 2 1/2 mo
Toton - 2 1/2 hours
minton - 2 1/2 days
daycon - 2 1/2 weeks
quant - 2 1/2 years
gallant - 2 1/2 centuries
heckson - 2 1/2 international mile
tetson - 2 1/2 acres


Cast of Characters
measure Axor - lion kin and main quality, born gens St. Ambrose Axor
magnate Tomco Traxor - billhook 's founder
King Tobias Traxor - Bill 's absolutely comrade
queen mole rat Niaco Traxor - Panthera tigris kin and Tobias'mate
Twitty Glax - grey tabby cat kin, vizor's escort and mate
Glenna Nox - Bengal clan, bank bill's escort and Paraguay tea
Mikos - Chartreux clan
Commander of sensation pleasure craft - Wire hair's-breadth kinship group
General Philip Milton Roth - Leopard clan
Theta Panadon - Cheetah kin
Cornelius Glax one of flier 's Uncles - Grey Tabby clan
Joseph Conrad Nox - Bill 's other Uncle Bengal clan
Assassin group - jaguar tribe
Second assassin radical - Ocicat clan
Gregor - mountain lion kinship group
Gwayne - puma kinship group
Seth Thomas - Lynx tribe
Mileen - lynx clan Thomas the doubting Apostle 's spouse


Bill 's oculus went wide-cut as he walked to Thomas 's checkmate. `` Mi-lee'? '' He said a little uncertain as he grasp the female catamount 's face tilting it upwards to gaze into her heart. `` By the great felid ! It is you ! ''

Tears started to fall from Mileen 's eyes as she nodded and hugged Bill tightly. `` I lost track of you after I left the castle all those years ago. fountainhead, 'til I heard that you had left and went to live on that naive mud ball. Is it true that they do not hunt there at all ? How do they pull through ? '' Mileen said as she shivered at the cerebration.

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

Everyone but Philip Roth was staring with wide of the mark eyed wonder and gape oral fissure at the conversance between the two. Thomas of course was the most shocked, he 'd no thought that his match had known the king elect longsighted before now. `` Uh ... '' Thomas tried to start. `` Alright I am at a complete loss mate. You both know each former ? ''

Mileen took her mates face in hers as she purred and rubbed her face to his. `` Yes mate, when he was still an older kit. For a short time after his mother had passed, I was his comrade you might say. A few months after this I met you, with a partner I was no longer able to go to to St. Ambrose. ''

'' Until I am crowned I prefer that you refer to me by my earth name. '' Bowing to Mileen he stated, `` for the clock time being I am simply broadsheet, though that, I am afraid is nearing an end. ''

Philip Roth walked up a vast smile on his typeface, `` I still think that you should go through with the coronation. ''
bill was nodding a minute then he walked yesteryear Philip Roth to where Niaco was discussing something with Glenna and Twitty. bank note also noticed that Niaco was doing a damn ok field dressing on Twitty 's left-hand arm.

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

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

Bill growled menacingly advancing upon Niaco who gasped and fell at greenback 's paws. `` I do not find oneself your levity at this situation or that of your refuge humourous. '' Grabbing Niaco roughly by the shoulders, Bill softened quickly when she did not prompt and bowed her forefront.

'' My apology king elect I can not assume much Sir Thomas More of being locked away in that plaza. I have yearned for the surface skies and nation. delight forgive this one. '' Niaco said the last piece whispered so low that only Bill heard it.

gift Niaco another rump hard looking he said, `` Arise Queen Niaco, mate. ''

rebellion, her head still bowed, a tedious smile started to disseminate across her face. `` Thank you king elect. To answer your last question I had to come, it appears that the outer system major planet are trying to announce independency. Unless they gain livelihood from the king they intend to be a separate mogul in half a daycon. ''

"Damn it !"flier growled at the thought that the outer system planets were forcing his manus so soon. `` I take it they were suspicious about many of the late 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 things done. There was a comment from one world in particular. They said that the king elect was afraid to select charge. Much as he had been afraid and went to hide on dry land ! '' Niaco withdrew knowing that this last comment was really going to spend a penny circular off to no end.

Roaring in anger Bill turned to Roth who had also backed off a bit. He 'd also seen the intensity of card when he was infuriated and wished not to be on the receiving end of it. `` alright ! Damn it ! own them develop for my coronation tonight. Then we are going to this planet to jam this rebellion before it starts. The sap have become emboldened with the absence seizure of a mogul ! ''

Snatching his com off his belt he bellowed to Mikos to hurry his furry ass up, they had a investiture tonight !

'' I 'll need a hell on earth of a lot more personnel sir, if we are to fetch up on time. At nowadays we only have the king 's Sir William Chambers and all the rooms around it done. '' Mikos told him.

'' Get more ! treble the figure ! We need the palace clear as soon as potential ! '' invoice was almost roaring into the com.

'' Yes sir, though I am afraid that may leave fundamental a little tip. '' Mikos replied.

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

'' Yes sir ! '' Mikos snapped out then disconnected to conduct out his orders.

gyration broadsheet walked to Roth, `` You can quit your tinker's 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 escort go with Niaco and retrieve her belongings. I want everything triple scanned before it is allowed in the palace. ''

Roth 's mouthpiece dropped receptive, triple scanned ! `` Are you sure sir ? Wo n't the Queen get upset with this treatment ? ''

'' 'Til the danger is past EVERYTHING is to be tripled scanned that enters the palace. '' Bill growled out.

Roth nodded his headway actually that made a hellhole of a lot of common sense. They were just starting to weed out all the traitors. Yes, it made perfect good sense.



In a castling like building one one hundred hecksons away Bill 's uncle Conrad was pacing. What a muggins and idiot his asinine comrade had been. Caught and executed like a common thief ! That bastard son of magnate Tomco 's would pay dearly for sullying the baronial family name like that !

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

'' Call the Ocicat kin ! I believe they still have a debt of death they owe that bastard. Plus they still owe me a bloodline oath for restoring their home. I intend to collect on it, unlike the former assassin guilds they NEVER miss ! '' An evil laughter escaped his pharynx as his com tech made the necessity connections.

It was several minute later when there was an answer to his call. A raspy spokesperson came from the loudspeaker system. `` Who are you to exact the serving of the Ocicat clan ? Speak ; we are already aware of where you are. You will be dead within a after part toton if your reply does not satisfy us ! ''

Teodor Josef Konrad Korzeniowski stopped pacing his eyes narrowing at the threat the vox had just issued. `` One would think that your organization and clan would already get laid who this is ! '' Teodor Josef Konrad Korzeniowski spit with spite.

'' Lord Nox, '' The interpreter replied. `` To what joy do we possess hearing from you ? '' The voice said suddenly softening.

'' The Ocicat kin owes a blood cuss to me for the restoration of their ancestral home. I intend to hoard upon that profligate cuss. I suggest you remember that the next time I call you ! I am in need of the services of your clan professionally. '' Conrad said a soupcon of joy in his voice.

'' For the blood oath we are at your service. How may we serve you to repay the blood oath ? '' The articulation asked.

'' I need you to eliminate that bastard Nephew of mine that is claiming to be the Riley B King chosen. If he ascends to the throne it will be even harder to get to him. I am the rightful king, therefore wipe out him and your clan will be Sir Thomas More than rewarded. There are several thousand tetsons of land around yours. If I am king I am certainly that quite a few hundred of those tetsons would suddenly be awarded to your kinship group as a thanks. '' Conrad said though his word did n't seem to hold much emotion.

'' We have been betrayed before by better nobles than you. live this ; if betrayal is a part of this stack then your death will be extremely dim and painful. '' The voice responded.

Conrad chuckled a moment he knew they were all rhodomontade as long as he still held the ownership to their land. No, they would n't make a move on him. Smiling an evil smile he thought they were his to control as long as he held ascendency of their landed estate. Besides he thought even bravo were vulnerable to weapon system fervency !

The leader of the Ocicat clan grimly shook his psyche ; there was nothing but misrepresentation behind that one's actor's line. Sighing they had no selection at present tense. His spy had worked for a almost half a quant to get close to the hate Bengal tribe male. Still they had n't received any word of where the possession papers 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 leader had to decide who would go on this military mission. They had the best assassins on the planet. Even the Jaguar clan was still behind them though as the loss leader had seen they were closing the gap rather quickly. Calling his best two killers he watched as they battled it out to see who would go and who would be near Death.

Both battler came in and bowed to the leader then took a stance against each other. Moving like lightning they each advanced upon each other starting with thrown artillery. Both failing that, they pulled suddenly steel as they again advanced slashing and jabbing. It was half a toton later when the slimmer of the two caught the former on the arm ripping a cut in it.

Undaunted the heavier scrapper moved to foresee attack only to be rebuffed and drove to the wall. A short sword at the pharynx and a dagger across the midsection finally put the heavier of the two down. Falling, the laborious combatant opened their arms to expect last that never came. Instead the one still standing cuffed the one on the storey with the hilt of the steel effectively knocking them unconsciousness.

Bowing to the leader the male person nodded as the winner removed their head and face masking. `` You are the superior ; you therefore are awarded the foreign mission. '' As the masking came off it revealed a fiery headed female person that was smiling.

'' Thank you father. I will not flush it you or the tribe. If I do I shall take over the issue of that nonstarter. '' The female told the leader.

'' I realize this daughter though with the truncation of the tribe, all will be accepted back, failure or not. '' Sighing the drawing card went on to explain at the questioning feel on her face. `` We have lost many in the last four quants. You are the last of the leader children. If the clan loses you, then the kinship group will be lost. I have therefore accepted that if there is a failure, the kinship group extremity will not be killed but teach the others of their unsuccessful person so that it will not take place again. ''

'' Father ? What of the honour of the clan ? '' The female asked.

'' The honor of the clan is a very fine thing indeed. Though I have to ask, if all are dead then what of the honor would come through ? '' The drawing card asked the wide eyeball female.

Bowing the female replied, `` I understand father, I do not mean to fail. I will wipe out the one that is the assignment and return. Soon we shall have all our land returned to us. ''

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



Bill watched as Mikos and at to the lowest degree fifty dollar bill others left the castle. In all they had found well over forty thousand device. Bill could only excite his mind the total of time all four of those that had planted them had to be staggering !

Mikos walked up a moment later a tired, wide smile on his side. `` We ran two split up sweep with two bunch. We got at least ninety nine percent of them. It will take a hard CAT scan to get the rest but I think we made it a hell of a lot safer than it was. ''

Bill nodded he 'd expected no less from Mikos, the Chartreux clan were zero if not thorough. `` I know you have done an exceptional job. '' beak smiled as the Edward Young officer snapped off a salute.

Roth walked up a here and now later as Mikos gave his report apologizing for not getting all of them. `` The oeuvre you did Lieutenant Colonel has made the Palace and central the safest home on the planet right now. ''

Bill smiled as he looked on while Mikos finished giving his reputation. Turning toward Bill Mikos saluted, `` I will return soon to extract the rest of them sir. ''

'' You made a sovereign effort Colonel, I ca n't ask for more than that. '' Bill said as he watched first Roth 's then Mikos heart grew wide in surprise.

'' Sir ? '' Mikos asked a look of curiosity in his eyes.

'' I just wish I had more policeman like the two of you. '' Bill told both of them.

Mikos gulped as he saluted broadside again then stopped a here and now. `` Uh ... sir ? ``

'' Yes Colonel, is there a problem ? '' peak asked Mikos wondering what was up.

'' Well sir, uh ... it 's about police sergeant commencement division Theta. '' Mikos started.

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

'' Well sir, I am of rank now that I may take a second wife. '' Mikos replied.

'' Alright, so I take it you wish well to take her as your second. Are you needing my permit, '' visor asked.

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

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

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

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

'' What in the hell sort of motherfucker are you two talking about ? '' circular asked confused now.

'' It is simple rules of the military sir. An enlisted can not nor will not hire in becoming a mate with an policeman. '' Roth explained.

'' That 's the biggest load of crap I 've ever heard. '' measure told both of them.

Roth sighed how could he explain it to a non military mind ? `` Sir it has always been this way. It has been said that at one time this was allowed a very, very long prison term ago. The distraction proved to be far too a good deal pressure on the both of them. It even became so detrimental that vast numbers of officer were lost in a short time as were their mates. This rule was instated to deter that. ''

'' So what ? You want me to make her an officer ? Why did n't you say that in the foremost damn home ! God ! This going around the long way is tiring. '' Looking at both of the Male before him Bill warned. `` This had just be the hold up clip. You got something to say or ask then just do it ! I 've not the time for biz ! ''

A Brobdingnagian smile lit up Mikos face when greenback finished his last command. Then he stood back when Philip Milton Roth gave him a look.

'' Sir making her an ship's officer is all fine and well but is she ready ? '' Roth asked a interest look on his face. `` You know sir you could make her the lowest officer 'til you felt she was make for higher command responsibilities. ''

bill thought a moment then nodded toward Philip Roth, `` just what is the low rank of officeholder ? '' Bill asked ineffective to believe of a membership frown than indorsement police lieutenant.

'' That sir would be a Warrant Officer. It is usually reserved for gamy ranking enlisted that are made officeholder not unlike you are making her one. '' Roth said a aspect of relief coming to his face.

'' Alright, make her this warrant military 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 clan has n't mated in almost a gallant. '' banknote said as he eyed Mikos for his reaction.

'' Thank you sir, I am sure-footed that she will. I have much to offer her and her kin group. I do n't foresee a job. '' Mikos replied.

Both Roth and Bill shook their heads, god ! They had both forgotten the confidence and folly of youth ! `` I really hope that she sees it your way Mikos I really do. Rejection is something I do n't cerebrate you have had very often. ''

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

'' hi sir. We have been awaiting the all clear. '' She stated, Bill could see that she looked tired almost as tired as Mikos did. They both had obviously been putting in a lot of totons to procure central.

'' You have the all clear for now. We will be returning within a few moments. I am appreciative of all the oeuvre that you and the Colonel have been doing. '' peak told her trying to gauge her reaction through her tired expression.

'' Oh good ! Finally he can do far more than he was able-bodied to. Thank 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 command. I am glad that I have personnel such as you two, warrant officer Theta. Keep up the good work ! '' card finished as they had entered command and was now in the room with her.

turn, her mouth hanging unfold what happened next caught her even more off safety device. Mikos walked up to her and took her paw, `` Theta Panadon, I claim you as my second checkmate, to bond our kin group together. ''

Theta tried to talk but nothing was coming out. She was an officer ? Mikos was claiming her ? It was too much ! Turning to bill she started to thank him but only managed to get out, `` Sir I than ... '' The tune of working as long as she had, and the lack of sleep and now all of this hit her at once. Then the cosmos was spinning as she felt Mikos arms go around her as everything went melanise .