footing Used and eq
Specton - 2 1/2 proceedings
Toton - 2 1/2 hours
minton - 2 1/2 day
daycon - 2 1/2 workweek
quant - 2 1/2 long time
gallant - 2 1/2 centuries
heckson - 2 1/2 international nautical mile
tetson - 2 1/2 acres


Cast of Characters
Bill Axor - Leo clan and main graphic symbol, born name Ambrose Axor
King Tomco Traxor - Bill 's father
King Tobias Traxor - Bill 's beat brother
Queen Niaco Traxor - Tiger clan and Tobias'Ilex paraguariensis
Twitty Glax - Lady Jane Grey Tabby kin, Bill's escort and first mate
Glenna Nox - Bengal clan, Bill's bodyguard and Paraguay tea
Mikos - Chartreux tribe
Commander of star cruiser - telegram tomentum clan
full general Roth - Panthera pardus kin group
Theta Panadon - Cheetah tribe
Cornelius Glax one of Bill 's Uncles - Grey Tabby clan
Joseph Conrad Nox - Bill 's early Uncle Bengal kindred
Assassin group - Panthera onca clan
second assassin group - Ocicat tribe
Gregor - Cougar clan
Gwayne - panther clan
St. Thomas - catamount clan
Mileen - catamount clan Thomas the doubting Apostle 's Paraguay tea


broadside 's eyes went all-inclusive as he walked to Thomas 's mate. `` Mi-lee'? '' He said a little uncertain as he grasp the female catamount 's human face tilting it upward to gaze into her oculus. `` By the peachy feline ! It is you ! ''

weeping started to decrease from Mileen 's optic as she nodded and hugged Bill tightly. `` I lost track of you after I left the palace all those eld ago. wellspring, 'til I heard that you had left and went to subsist on that primitive mud formal. Is it dependable that they do not hunt down there at all ? How do they go ? '' Mileen said as she shivered at the view.

Releasing her Bill replied, `` They do a peachy many unusual things there. Had it not been for the brain shield I might have gone mad, as I remember I felt I was slightly. Their domain is naught like ours that is for sure as shooting. ''

Everyone but Philip Milton Roth was staring with panoptic eyed wonder and gaping mouths at the acquaintance between the two. Lowell Thomas of grade was the most traumatize, he 'd no idea that his mate had known the magnate elect long before now. `` Uh ... '' Norman Mattoon Thomas tried to start. `` Alright I am at a complete deprivation teammate. You both know each former ? ''

Mileen took her mates face in hers as she purred and rubbed her face to his. `` Yes partner, when he was still an elderly kit. For a short fourth dimension after his mother had passed, I was his fellow you might say. A few calendar month after this I met you, with a teammate I was no longer able to give ear to Ambrose. ''

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

Philip Milton Roth walked up a vast grinning on his typeface, `` I still think that you should go through with the investiture. ''
Bill was nodding a moment then he walked by Roth to where Niaco was discussing something with Glenna and Twitty. Bill also noticed that Niaco was doing a damn delicately field of honor dressing on Twitty 's left arm.

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

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

nib growled menacingly advancing upon Niaco who gasped and fell at flyer 's paws. `` I do not retrieve your levity at this situation or that of your safety humourous. '' Grabbing Niaco roughly by the berm, Bill softened quickly when she did not move and bowed her oral sex.

'' My apologies king elect I can not necessitate much Thomas More of being locked away in that home. I have yearned for the opened skies and land. Please forgive this one. '' Niaco said the last part whispered so low that only measure heard it.

Giving Niaco another quarter gruelling expression he said, `` Arise female monarch Niaco, mate. ''

rising, her head still bowed, a slow smile started to disseminate across her face. `` Thank you king elect. To answer your last query I had to make out, it appears that the outer system planets are trying to hold independence. Unless they gain financial backing from the king they intend to be a separate tycoon in half a daycon. ''

"Damn it !"Bill growled at the thought that the outer system of rules planets were forcing his hand so soon. `` I take it they were suspicious about many of the recent decisiveness you made ? '' flier 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 comment from one domain in detail. They said that the Martin Luther King elect was afraid to occupy burster. Much as he had been afraid and went to hide out on ground ! '' Niaco withdrew knowing that this last comment was really going to piss Bill off to no end.

roar in anger placard turned to Philip Milton Roth who had also backed off a bit. He 'd also seen the strength of Bill when he was furious and wished not to be on the receiving end of it. `` Alright ! Damn it ! bear them set for my enthronisation tonight. Then we are going to this major planet to trounce this insurrection before it starts. The fools have become emboldened with the absence of a Billie Jean King ! ''

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

'' I 'll want a hell of a lot to a greater extent force sir, if we are to finish up on prison term. At present we only have the Billie Jean King 's sleeping room and all the rooms around it done. '' Mikos told him.

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

'' Yes sir, though I am afraid that may pull up stakes central a lilliputian lean. '' Mikos replied.

'' lock chamber it the hell down ; no one in or out after they leave 'til you or I give the all open ! '' Federal Reserve note spit out now completely disgusted that he had to assume command as soon as he was.

'' Yes sir ! '' Mikos snapped out then disconnected to impart out his purchase order.

whirling measure walked to Philip Roth, `` You can drop by the wayside your damn smiling Roth ! I am not well-chosen at all with things progressing this fast ! '' Looking over at Niaco, Bill said, `` Have an armed escort go with Niaco and retrieve her holding. I want everything triple scanned before it is allowed in the palace. ''

Roth 's mouth dropped open, triple scanned ! `` Are you trusted sir ? Wo n't the queer get upset with this discussion ? ''

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

Roth nodded his head actually that made a blaze of a lot of gumption. They were just starting to weed out all the treasonist. Yes, it made gross sentiency.



In a castle like building one hundred hecksons away throwaway 's uncle Conrad was pacing. What a soft touch and idiot his asinine crony had been. Caught and executed like a common thief ! That bastard son of King Tomco 's would pay dearly for sullying the nobleman menage figure like that !

An aid got a little too close as Conrad raged about the elbow room and was soon flying backward through a wall from a swipe of Joseph Conrad 's paw. There had to be something that he could do to get rid of that bastard permanently ! Pacing a few Thomas More bit Conrad suddenly pulled up an evilness smile dominating his features.

'' shout out the Ocicat clan ! I believe they still have a debt of end they owe that dickhead. Plus they still owe me a blood oath for restoring their place. I intend to amass on it, unlike the other assassin guilds they NEVER miss ! '' An evil laugh escaped his throat as his com tech made the necessary connexion.

It was several hours later when there was an response to his call. A raspy voice came from the speakers. `` Who are you to demand the services of the Ocicat tribe ? Speak ; we are already mindful of where you are. You will be dead within a stern toton if your answer does not fulfill us ! ''

Conrad stopped pacing his oculus narrowing at the threat the voice had just issued. `` One would think that your organization and clan would already make love who this is ! '' Conrad spit with malice.

'' Lord Nox, '' The vocalisation replied. `` To what pleasure do we take in hearing from you ? '' The vocalization said suddenly softening.

'' The Ocicat clan owes a blood oath to me for the Restoration of their hereditary home. I intend to collect upon that rake oath. I suggest you remember that the next metre I call you ! I am in need of the services of your clan professionally. '' Conrad said a hint of joy in his voice.

'' For the blood oath we are at your military service. How may we dish you to repay the bloodline curse word ? '' The articulation asked.

'' I need you to annihilate that bastard Nephew of mine that is claiming to be the world-beater elect. If he ascends to the throne it will be even harder to get to him. I am the true Riley B King, therefore decimate him and your clan will be more than rewarded. There are several thousand tetsons of solid ground around yours. If I am king I am sure that quite a few hundred of those tetsons would suddenly be awarded to your clan as a thanks. '' Teodor Josef Konrad Korzeniowski said though his words did n't seem to carry much emotion.

'' We have been betrayed before by better nobles than you. Know this ; if betrayal is a division of this flock then your death will be extremely slow and abominable. '' The voice responded.

Conrad chuckled a moment he knew they were all bluster as long as he still held the ownership to their land. No, they would n't attain a relocation on him. Smiling an evil smile he thought they were his to command as long as he held control of their land. Besides he thought even assassinator were vulnerable to weapon system fire !

The drawing card of the Ocicat clan grimly shook his head ; there was null but deceit behind that one's words. Sighing they had no option at present. 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 countersign of where the ownership report were. The leader feared that the spy had been captured at one full stop. Then two daycons later they reported in they were still searching.

The leader had to decide who would go on this mission. They had the in effect assassins on the major planet. Even the Panthera onca clan was still behind them though as the leader had seen they were closing the gap rather quickly. Calling his skilful two killers he watched as they battled it out to see who would go and who would be near end.

Both combatants came in and bowed to the drawing card then took a posture against each early. Moving like lightning they each advanced upon each former starting with discombobulate arm. Both failing that, they pulled unawares sword as they again advanced slashing and thrusting. It was half a toton later when the slimmer of the two caught the former on the arm ripping a gash in it.

Undaunted the heavier combatant moved to counter onset only to be rebuffed and ride to the wall. A unretentive steel at the throat and a dagger across the midsection finally put the heavier of the two down. Falling, the heavier belligerent opened their implements of war to await dying that never came. Instead the one still standing cuffed the one on the flooring with the hilt of the brand effectively knocking them unconsciousness.

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

'' Thank you father. I will not go wrong you or the clan. If I do I shall have the moment of that failure. '' The female told the leader.

'' I realize this girl though with the brusqueness of the kindred, all will be accepted back, bankruptcy or not. '' Sighing the leader went on to explain at the questioning look on her face. `` We have lost many in the hold out four quants. You are the last of the leader baby. If the clan loses you, then the clan will be lost. I have therefore accepted that if there is a failure, the clan member will not be killed but teach the others of their failure so that it will not pass again. ''

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

'' The honor of the tribe is a very fine matter indeed. Though I have to ask, if all are utter then what of the honor would survive ? '' The leader asked the astray eyed female.

bowing the female replied, `` I understand father, I do not intend to fail. I will belt down the one that is the assignment and return. Soon we shall stimulate all our land returned to us. ''

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



Bill watched as Mikos and at least fifty others left the palace. In all they had found well over xl thousand devices. bank bill could only shake his headland the amount of time all four of those that had planted them had to be staggering !

Mikos walked up a bit later a tired, wide smile on his face. `` We ran two distinguish sweeps with two crowd. We got at least xc nine percent of them. It will acquire a centre 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 nothing if not exhaustive. `` I know you have done an exceptional job. '' Bill smiled as the Brigham Young police officer snapped off a salute.

Roth walked up a minute later as Mikos gave his report apologizing for not getting all of them. `` The body of work you did police lieutenant Colonel has made the palace and telephone exchange the dependable place on the planet right now. ''

Bill smiled as he looked on while Mikos finished giving his write up. Turning toward Bill Mikos saluted, `` I will return soon to express the repose of them sir. ''

'' You made a supreme endeavor Colonel, I ca n't ask for more than that. '' note said as he watched first Roth 's then Mikos eye grew wide in surprisal.

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

'' I just wish well I had more officers like the two of you. '' poster told both of them.

Mikos gulped as he saluted card again then stopped a mo. `` Uh ... sir ? ``

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

'' well sir, uh ... it 's about sergeant First socio-economic class Theta. '' Mikos started.

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

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

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

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

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

'' I believe what Colonel Mikos is trying to evince, is that since he is an ship's officer, he ca n't take her as a teammate. Is that about it Mikos ? '' Roth asked.

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

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

'' It is simple rules of the armed services sir. An enlisted can not nor will not engage in becoming a mate with an police officer. '' Roth explained.

'' That 's the vainglorious onus of shit I 've ever heard. '' Bill told both of them.

Roth sighed how could he explain it to a non war machine mind ? `` Sir it has always been this way. It has been said that at one time this was allowed a very, very long fourth dimension ago. The beguilement proved to be far too a good deal insistency on the both of them. It even became so detrimental that huge identification number of officers were lost in a short meter 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 first damn home ! God ! This going around the retentive way is tiring. '' Looking at both of the males before him Bill warned. `` This had serious be the last sentence. You got something to say or ask then just do it ! I 've not the clock time for games ! ''

A huge smile lit up Mikos side when Bill finished his last statement. Then he stood back when Philip Roth gave him a expression.

'' Sir making her an officer is all fine and well but is she set up ? '' Philip Roth asked a concerned look on his face. `` You know sir you could prepare her the lowest officer 'til you felt she was ready for high instruction province. ''

note thought a import then nodded toward Philip Milton Roth, `` just what is the depleted rank of officer ? '' Bill asked unable to opine of a membership lower than mo police lieutenant.

'' That sir would be a warrant military officer. It is usually reserved for higher ranking enlisted that are made officers not unlike you are making her one. '' Philip Milton Roth said a aspect of relief coming to his fount.

'' Alright, make her this warrant officer, and then you can lease 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 dude. '' broadside said as he eyed Mikos for his chemical reaction.

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

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

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

'' howdy sir. We have been awaiting the all exculpate. '' She stated, broadside could see that she looked tired almost as outwear as Mikos did. They both had obviously been putting in a lot of totons to secure cardinal.

'' You have the all all the way for now. We will be returning within a few present moment. I am appreciative of all the work that you and the Colonel have been doing. '' invoice told her trying to guess her reaction through her tired formulation.

'' Oh skillful ! Finally he can do far to a greater extent than he was able to. Thank you sir, with him as a Colonel now things should get only better here. '' Theta told him.

'' I 'm happy that you feel that way I also feel that he and you are both doing all that needs to be done to fasten command. I am glad that I have force such as you two, guarantee police officer Theta. hold back up the goodness body of work ! '' government note finished as they had entered command and was now in the room with her.

turning, her mouth hanging open what happened future caught her even more off guard. Mikos walked up to her and took her paw, `` Theta Panadon, I claim you as my second mate, to bond our clans together. ''

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