specton - 2 1/2 min
minton - 2 1/2 24-hour interval
quant - 2 1/2 years
heckson - 2 1/2 mi
Toton - 2 1/2 hours

nib - Lion tribe
King Tomco - Bill 's beginner
King Tobias - Bill 's drained brother
Twitty - gray Tabby clan
Glenna - Bengal clan
Mikos - Chartreux clan
Commander of lead prowl car - telegram pilus clan
full general Roth - leopard clan
Theta - chetah kin
Niaco - tiger kindred
Cornelius - one of notice 's Uncles
Conrad - poster 's other Uncle
assassinator group - jaguar clan
Gregor - painter clan
Gwayne - Felis onca kinship group
Seth Thomas - lynx tribe


Bill climbed the steps leading from the dungeon as he headed to the execution railyard. Damn it ! He knew that they were famous for being obstinate but he did n't think that they were going to be this unregenerate ! Steeling himself up placard came up and out into the brightness. Ahead he could hear the three male person cursing and struggling to get detached.

'' As I advised Roth, I do not have the meter to pander to pleading betrayer. I am trying to rebuild the vast and potent realm my home helped to make believe. I have no clock time for the ilk of you ! This is the only chance you will have. avail the realm or die ! I am not my Father so I will offer you this. '' Bill waited a few instant then whirled `` Bah ! '' Turning to a hooded figure he said, `` Make it retard so they suffer ! ``

As he walked away he heard all three of the men yell. `` If you are truly the king elect then you can understand why we refuse ! ''

Bill 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 fourth dimension to wait for you three to throw up your minds ! Right here, right now, yes or no ? If I walk away again you die, the dishonor will turn over all of your sept as I strip them of everything ! Now then, your solvent ? ''

'' loss us and we will cuss fidelity to you ! '' The former of them said.

'' I am not a young, dullard kit. Bah ! Here I thought you were great swordsmen that would bask a rightful challenge. adieu worthless ace your fellowship will be homeless soon ! '' flier 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 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. ''

posting nodded as he racked his brain to commend the names his father had told him when he was so Thomas Young. Suddenly a thin smile crossed his lips as he leaned to each of the swordsmen whispering to each. As he moved from each the male person would nod to the others and Philip Milton Roth. Finished Bill moved to stand in front of them.

'' sire. '' All three of them said as they tried to kneel in movement 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 steel to the purity of the realm ! To protect the king and the kingdom ! ``

Taking a deep breath flier nodded, though he was still pissed off with all the holdup, at least he had them now. Narrowing his center as he looked at all three of them he just hoped that they did n't abscond at this next part. Pulling his father 's blade that he 'd strapped on before he made for the prison, he stepped to all four of the swordsman kneeling.

'' I desire all four of you in a far more reaching capacity than you think. '' pecker said as he moved before the offset of them. Touching the brand to each shoulder joint flier stated. `` Arise Sir Gregor, First horse of the realm. '' Moving to the secondly he repeated the same motion. `` Arise Sir Gwayne, First Knight of the realm. ''

Both of the first two Male were in shock almost ineffectual to act, as of yet unable to utter.

poster moved to the thirdly whose mouth was hanging receptive as were the first base two. Tapping the third male on the shoulders Bill stated, `` Arise Sir Thomas First Knight of the realm. '' Even as Thomas was nodding in shock Bill finally stopped in front of Roth. Tapping his shoulders nib told him, `` Arise Sir Philip Milton 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 come about. Roth bowed to card as he said, `` As low knight of the realm I will protect the mogul, the realm, and the kingdom with my liveliness. I will preserve all jurisprudence giving aid whenever possible. My vassal, I swear my fidelity unto you. ''

One by one each of the fencer followed Roth 's example. measure nodded as they all stood. `` As horse of the region we must cause all of you dressed as is your station. '' Sighing Bill shook his caput. `` At present tense there is n't often for you but soon there will be. I am hoping that all of you are capable to train many to protect the kingdom. ''

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

Bill could only sigh, everyone was so eagre to make him a moving target ! `` I will take that into consideration. At present affair are safer now at least in the castle, or they will be after a few daytime. '' When Philip Roth and the others looked a lilliputian upset Bill explained. `` It was found that the palace was a haven for a multitude of listening devices. ''

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

'' Yes, '' Turning to the other three Bill stated. `` As you can see I have my Father 's temper, not as bad but I do sustain it. I will not tolerate betrayal as quite a few have found out. For now you four will be my guard, at to the lowest degree 'til you can provide full. Though I think my married person might consume something to say about that. ''

All four of the males nodded in agreement their center wide a here and now when both Twitty and Glenna appeared carrying brand. `` Mate ? '' Glenna asked. `` Who are the antediluvian swordsman ? '' When all four bristled circular held up a hand.

'' These three along with Philip Milton Roth are commencement horse of the Realm. I suggest you address them as such. '' Bill told a now smirking Glenna and Twitty.

'' As your partner and queen mole rat elects we feel that they should be tested. '' Twitty hissed as she drew her sword.

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

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

Even as Twitty was sheathing her blade, Glenna was drawing hers attacking Gwayne. Smiling he parried every thrust, ride and swing she threw at him. Smiling herself Glenna suddenly increased her focal ratio. Finally a specton later they separated.

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

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

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

A huge smile on his face, Federal Reserve note nodded as all four of the male person fell in behind neb and his mates.

'' I know that all of you have sept 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. '' Bill told all of them.

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

pecker and the suite with him stopped as Bill pondered this. `` I think I see your point Philip Milton Roth. better protection without others thinking they are privileged. It would also make getting to them far light than if they were in the palace. I like this melodic theme. '' Turning to the other three Bill asked. `` What say you three ? Would your kinsperson care to live within the wall ? ''

Gregor turned to take care at the other two, and then went into cryptic conversation with them. Finally six spectons later Gregor turned back to billhook. `` Sir, I know that my mate would screw the chance to subsist by the castle though I
still have to break this to her. Gwayne also thinks that his mate would bang the luck to hold up here. '' Stopping Gregor turned toward Seth Thomas and motioned him forward.

Nodding toward Gregor, Lowell Jackson Thomas stepped forward. `` forefather I am incertain as my partner and I are raising some of our grandchildren. My one-time son and his match were killed in an accident. I know that this would be a outstanding learning experience for them. I am just worried that the risk might be damaging to them. ''

Bill was nodding at everything Thomas the doubting Apostle 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 mates ? '' measure suggested.

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

Looking at Philip Roth with a stern look measure 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 strong mate. I 'd presume say that they are as unattackable as yours. '' Philip Milton Roth said after he 'd end chuckling.

Bill 's eyes went wide as he threw up his limb in defeat. What in the infernal region did he have to do for things to go his way just once ! Just who else was he going to have to carry out to get back on running ! Sighing a moment Bill looked at both his mates who had huge grins on their faces. `` Perhaps I should rent my mates ; they might be capable to convince them. ''

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

Both of Bill 's better half had shocked spirit on their faces. `` You want us to win over 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.

eyeshade 's eye went panoptic, just who in the netherworld were these female ? Did he have to send out an build up unit of soldiers when his Ilex paraguariensis went to talk to them ? Bill looked at all four male a moment looking to see if they had choker or slave bands. The way his match and the males described their mate these females were extremely dominate.

Roth and the others looked at eyeshade a instant seeing his reassessing of them. With a smile Roth spoke up to explain. `` Sir, when we took mates so long ago while we served your Father-God, they were n't this way. With the increasing peril that we and later they started to fount we were able to convince your forefather to train them. Rather we trained them, as far as we dared. Back then had it been known that females were close to our acquisition, and many would have tried to obliterate them. ''

banknote was nodding, he 'd known that his forefather had many radical mind but this was a low gear for him. Then, it could have gotten his father killed, now ? It was n't really all that practically to see highly trail females. 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 Ilex paraguariensis ?

'' Alright, I will provide you both to go in fully armed, though I want a heavy breakup to go with you. '' Bill told both of his mates.

'' Uh, '' Twitty started. `` That might not be too fresh checkmate. ''

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

Again throwaway 's eye registered shock, just who in the Inferno were these females ?

'' I tend to agree, '' Roth told him. `` They are far better prepare than any of the troops at salute. ''

neb could only shake his straits in mental rejection. `` Am I asking the damage four to be first knights ? '' Bill half jokingly asked.

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

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

All of them went into discussion for a few spectons then Roth turned to Bill. `` I think that my spouse would be the easiest to convert, though the strong to fight. ``

The others nodded in arrangement, `` I think my fellow might be the hardest to win over though she can still be ruffian to defeat. '' Stated Thomas.

'' Alright, let 's start with Roth 's mate and end with Lowell 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 trained as we are yet. Though I have a feeling that it wo n't be long before you move past us. '' Twitty replied.

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

Roth scratched his mentum as he twitched his whiskers, it would be a safe thing if the big businessman chosen were further trained. The round-eyed fact that he was already lightning fast would hit his education far well-fixed.


It was half a toton later that all seven of them were standing outside of Roth 's domicile.

'' I 'll go in with your couple to try and mince the news though I am afraid that we may be here for a time. '' Philip Milton Roth told bill as Twitty, Glenna, and Roth made their way inside. It was restrained for a few spectons then there was shouting coming from the backrest of the menage. A moment later Roth came flying through the door landing at a heap at Bill 's back paw.

'' I take it things are n't going that wellspring ? '' note asked.

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

Suddenly there was a clanging of steel then grunts as the auditory sensation of a steel fighting started. `` I do n't like who he is ! '' They all heard a female shriek. `` This is my home ! I will not give it up ! '' Again there was the sound of steel turn then Roth was again flying backward out the doorway. This time he went a altogether lot further going far past Bill and the others almost out of deal.

'' Ah that brings back storage ! '' Gregor stated as he watched Philip Roth make his way back. Suddenly there was the phone of fierce growl and hissing as the rapid sound of blade clanging could be heard.

Bill could only shake his headland as they all had suddenly fought their way to the door. damn ! Bill thought as he watched the older female keep up with both Twitty and Glenna. flyer was starting to consider that the female would never soften when she suddenly stopped staring at him.

Kneeling at his paws she purred saying, `` I am corrected, If my fellow thought you the king then I will no longer fight. Though I do care to go on this household. '' Looking back at Glenna and Twitty she asked, `` your checkmate ? ''

Bill looked at the sure-enough female person and motioned for her to rise, `` yes they are, Ilex paraguariensis of Philip Roth. This will always be your home no topic what. Stepping close-fitting poster told her, `` I will name sure of that. ''

Nodding, the female bowed to bank note, then his mates. `` You both are well trained. Most fitting for the King elect. ''

Smiling slyly at Philip Roth she went in and started to tamp. Shaking his principal government note thought, ‘ damn this is going to be a long day indeed.'Almost the monovular incident was repeated at both Gregor and Gwayne 's base, after the sly smile from their first mate the male were a fiddling in shock. All three of the males were surprised that their fellow had n't gone longer though they were glad that they were on board, now came the real challenge.

As soon as they approached Lowell Thomas 's abode they all knew that they were going to be in for a real conflict. Dylan Marlais Thomas 's married person had already heard of what was going on, she had the forepart barricaded. `` I refuse to give up the home we raised our kits in Thomas ! '' They heard her outcry out. `` I will fight back to the death to continue it ! ''

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

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

Sighing Bill could only shake his head teacher he was about to turn and release Thomas when the Male stepped up. `` Mileen ! Damn it ! I am a first gear horse now ! I can not deny my duty to the Martin Luther King Jr. elect ! ''

'' King elect ? That coward is still on ground ! We have no king now all is ... '' Mileen shouted.

'' BE quiet spouse ! The king elect is here ! Do not speak so I still wish to have you as a mate and not a retentivity ! Such talking is treason ! '' Dylan Marlais Thomas hissed back.

There was a din at the front man doorway then the barricade was exploding outward. A truly angry looking lynx kindred female person was standing in the broken doorway. Growling and hissing she quickly advanced upon the group in movement. Drawing her sword she swung at Bill only to experience it blocked by the two swords of Glenna and Twitty.

'' You will not harm our married person ! You will have to defeat 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 demo Mileen began to press forward only to be stopped and drove back. It was a good half toton later that Mileen found that she was starting to miss land.

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 account stopped and bowed. Mileen looked over when everything seemed to terminate.

'' I was wondering if this was a private intimacy or can any join ? '' Came a female voice from behind Bill.

'' This is a private thing unless you are family line. '' An scandalise Mileen hissed at the freshman. Then her mouth dropped agape when she realized that the newcomer was Queen Niaco !

Niaco drew her own brand as she advanced upon Mileen. `` safe, it has been far too foresightful since I have had a good scrap ! That was my Sister wife that you just cut. I therefore consider it to be my business ! ``

Niaco swung with a ferocity and strength that no one really expected. Mileen started to care she had n't seen a female this skillful in a recollective 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 posting her center opening extensive when she recognized him. `` St. Ambrose ? '' She whispered, as she could only stare at him .