TERMS

tinton - 2 1/2 seconds

specton - 2 1/2 minutes

Toton - 2 1/2 hours

minton - 2 1/2 days

daycon - 2 1/2 workweek

Malant - 2 1/2 months

quant - 2 1/2 eld

galant - 2 1/2 centuries

Metson - 2 1/2 in

maclon - 2 1/2 invertebrate foot

heckson - 2 1/2 nautical mile

tetson - 2 1/2 Accho

whole - 2 1/2 ccs

Tac - 2 1/2 pounds

Mayan terminus

p'uchik - spank

nohchil - main

Ahau - King

k'aat - call

k'iimil - Death

taak'in - gold

Characters

banker's bill Axor ( AKA Saint Ambrose ) - Lion kin, Cit-Chac-Coh

King Tomco Traxor - Bill 's suddenly father, king of beasts clan

King Tobias Traxor - Bill 's utter brother, Lion tribe

world-beater Trianna Axor - billhook 's suddenly mother, Lion kin group of Mandria

Queen Niaco Traxor - Tiger tribe, Tobias first mate, now handbill 's

Twitty Glax - gray queen kin group, bill 's body sentry duty and mate

Glenna Nox - Bengal clan, bill 's body sentry duty and Paraguay tea

Mikos Glac - Chartreux clan

Skylos - commanding officer of hotshot cruiser - Wire hair tribe

Henna Glac - Chartreux clan, Mikos spouse, Xendran physician

Theta Panadon - Cheetah clan

Cornelius Glax - one of Bill 's Uncles, grayness Tabby clan

Joseph Conrad Nox - Bill 's other Uncle Bengal tribe

Assassin group - Jaguar kin

Second assassin group - Ocicat kin

Typree Maxor - Sub Martin Luther King of Mandria, Panthera leo kinship group

Adina Maxor - Paladin Princess of Xendra, Sub-princess of Mandria, Leo clan

Timora - The great mother of the feline people, checkmate of first tribal leader

Hippacamp - Timora 's father, father of modern Xendran doctors

Kindra - low Queen of the region

knight

General Roth - leopard clan

Gregor - Cougar kin group

Gwayne - Panther kinship group

Thomas - lynx clan

Paladins - female person Knights

Wrena - Panthera pardus kinship group, Roth 's mate

Cetana - mountain lion clan, Gregor 's Ilex paraguariensis

Dawney - Felis concolor clan, Gwayne 's mate

Mileen - catamount clan, Thomas 's fellow

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Ambrose and his political party moved swiftly back into the boundaries of Tikal. As they approached the Martin Luther King Jr. and his men the king breathed a sigh of relief.

'' We are glad to see you back amongst us Lord. Many of the men were afraid that you might have abandoned us and our city. I assured them that you had a design to write almost of the urban center. It did n't assist that you were gone as long as you were lord. '' The Rex told them.

Ambrose nodded then stood before them, `` as I said before I am here for a few to a greater extent of your solar day. I intend to write as many of the city as I can. If I could I would be here to fight your opposition with you. I am afraid this I can not do, the others have plans for this city. scrap and die well Warriors of the keen city of Tikal. ``

A great cheer went up from all those there as they started to intone Cit-Chac-Coh as St. Ambrose and his company moved off toward the city it 's self.

'' Skylos ?"Ambrose said when they were out of ear shot of the world-beater and the warriors. `` Are we tight yet ? ``

'' Almost there father, should n't be More than another specton or two. I have repaired all I can the ship 's auto is finishing the rest. '' Skylos replied.

'' We need to get going as soon as possible. I might have gained us another one-half minton though I 'm not sure. I 'll be glad to be moving them again. '' Saint Ambrose told Skylos.

'' Yes sire I understand, '' Skylos said then there was a hissing coming from further back from the com. `` I have to go it appears that the others are nervous to get going also. ``

Suddenly in the background Ambrose heard Twitty shouting, `` Skylos ! We have work to do ! I do not specify to stay on here the rest period of my life. Who are you talking to ? ``

'' As I said forefather I have to go. '' Skylos replied.

'' father ? '' Ambrose heard Twitty yell. `` Mate, '' Twitty said as she snatched the com from Skylos. `` Unless you intend to stick here when this place is over run, please do n't commove our work again ! '' With that the com went dead as Ambrose started to laugh.

turn back he spoke to Roth and the rest of his knight. `` It appears that we are almost ready to go again. If we can bar former conk out down feather we should barely accept enough time to complete this. ``

All of them nodded as they ran to their attitude, turning back toward the city Ambrose hoped they could get all of them. It was a fourth part toton later that Skylos informed Ambrose that they were quick to go.

A moment later Adina walked up to St. Ambrose, `` Cousin I know that you feel that the people would be tranquil if you went. I am feeling that there is a majuscule agitation with those that are staying and waiting. Perhaps you should utter to them. I am certainly those that are going can beam Hippacamp back. ``

Ambrose 's centre went wide then he was nodding in agreement with her. `` I see your breaker point Adina, I am also glad that your voice has finally returned. ``

Adina was eyeing St. Ambrose with her eyes narrowed not sure if she could believe him or not. `` I am sword lily also cousin, though I am not for sure if I can truly trust you. I know you are not like my comrade though you are a male person. Please forgive me you are different yet it is hard to believe that you are that different. ``

Ambrose 's boldness held a look of blow then he bowed to Adina who gasped in surprise. `` I apologize for you having doubts cousin. I 'll try to not do that again. ``

Adina was staring at Saint Ambrose even harder it truly appeared as if he was telling the consummate the true. Then a radiant smile lit upon her expression. `` Thank you cousin, if you can reach that then I will do everything for you I can, always. ``

Ambrose could only nod at her after her declaration. `` Thank you cousin, as I said I will do all I can to not pass you doubts again. ``

Adina was nodding with a large smile on her fount as she led Ambrose to a bombastic clear area of the urban center. Looking around as they broke into the open Ambrose could only gaze at Adina.

'' What is this ? '' Ambrose said indicating the huge throng of people that were waiting there.

'' I thought you might agree with me on this so I had the people converge here. '' Adina told Ambrose.

Still hardly believing his eyes Ambrose thought for a few moments. `` safe people of Tikal. I know you feel better when I travel with you. I also know that many who are here still have fears. I will soon send Hippacamp to aid allay your fearfulness. '' A mighty yowl went up as Ambrose nodded to all there.

turning Saint Ambrose saw that Adina had another huge smile glued to her face. `` By the great feline ! You are such a hefty utterer. I am so gladiolus that you will lead the kingdom. ``

Sighing Saint Ambrose nodded then said, `` I hope that I will, we first have to regress. As you remember the last metre this almost drained me. ``

'' I remember, though as you pointed out each prison term you use it, the next time you are secure. Besides, '' here she paused, `` you wo n't be doing more than one matter like shoemaker's last sentence. '' Then almost in a whisper she said. `` I pray to the great felid you are n't required nor have to. ``

Ambrose 's oculus went wide then he nodded agreement. `` I am hoping also cousin ; I personally do n't want to die before I can do any right. ``

Adina 's face was shocked then it held anger as she spit, `` Do n't joke about that cousin ! You are far inviolable than father was, you 'll make it ; that I am certain of. '' Then she sided up to Ambrose purring, rubbing her font on his bridge player. `` We all have to survive, you more than the rest of us. ``

Saint Ambrose watched her for a moment then pulled his had back pulling her nerve up. `` We are all just as crucial, recall that. I do n't want to believe that I 'll have to penalize you when this is done. ``

A looking of stupor registered on Adina 's face, `` Punishment ? What are you talking about cousin ? ``

'' I learned of it while I was on earth though somewhat primitive person, this seemed quite in effect. '' Ambrose told her.

'' primitive ? You mean barbaric what was this punishment called ? '' Adina smirked as she replied.

'' It was called a spanking though primitive I did n't recover it barbaric at all. Quite the more, at sentence even sexual, '' Ambrose replied a vast grinning on his face.

Adina still unsure pressed on, `` So this penalisation was a normal thing for all on dry land ? ``

Here Ambrose smiled wider, `` No it seemed to be reserved more for misbehaving small fry. '' Ambrose 's eyes then looked more intensely at Adina.

'' cousin ! I am no child I ... '' Adina started.

Another voice came from behind both of them startling Adina, `` Hmmmm cousin a p'uchik might do well in this sheath. '' The vox of Typree said.

Adina 's mouth dropped open as her optic narrowed looking at her blood brother then flitting quickly to Saint Ambrose. `` You would n't presume ! I am over 18 summers you therefore have no right even as king of our man ! ``

'' In that respect you are rightfulness though as king of the realm, our cousin has more than the right hand. Besides, '' here Typree 's font held a mephistophelian grinning."You really do deserve it ! ``

Adina 's teeth bared as she growled at first her brother then St. Ambrose. `` I do not merit such ... ''

St. Ambrose had heard enough as he swiftly had Adina over his lap, pounding his flatten out paw on her hind twenty-five percent. Typree had started to laugh softly 'til Saint Ambrose sent him a expression that almost made his blood freeze.

Finally finished Ambrose stood Adina growling at her. `` You are a princess of the land. It 's about prison term you started acting like it ! You ca n't keep carrying on like the little child that you once were. ``

Adina more embarrassed than scathe lowered her straits tears falling from her eyes softly growled, `` I will commend cousin, my Billie Jean Moffitt King. '' Rubbing her hind end she swiftly made her way away from the others.

Standing Ambrose turned toward Typree growling he said, `` Had I not stopped you she might have committed a crime that I 'd possess to severely penalize her for. You also are no longer a shaver full cousin ; you also need to lease a mate. Alone the melody can not remain, and I for one do not want another competition to commit another on the throne. I might give birth to defeat them all. ``

Typree gulped as all that his cousin had said was true. `` What of Adina ? It has been a to the full time job with her AND the kingdom. ``

St. Ambrose 's face broke out in a large smile as he stated. `` I think she wo n't be a job much longer. Take what I said to mettle, get hold a Paraguay tea when we return or would you prefer I find you one ? ``

'' NO ! '' Typree quickly shouted shaking remembering years ago when St. Ambrose had found him a female. Still shaking he replied, `` I 'll start as soon as I return. '' Typree said with a sigh.

Ambrose clapped his hired man on his full cousin 's backbone, `` It will make things far easy though at sentence far more complicated. I am sure I 'll be finding that out as soon as all of this is over. Having a first mate is much like an irritating baby only there are more benefits. ``

Typree was nodding then looked at his cousin with a strange looking. `` Cousin you have mates yet you have n't mated yet ? By the great feline no wonder you are foil ! ``

'' As I said cousin there is far too a good deal to do at the moment to contemplate such affair. Plus there is a traitor out there that needs to die as soon as possible ! '' Ambrose said as he growled swiping at a stone wall taking a heavy ball out of it as his cat conformation slipped to the surface.

Typree was agreeing his eyes wide when he saw his full cousin fall behind ascendancy a present moment. `` We 'll get him cousin, we 'll get him. ``

Both headed toward their ships as Ambrose could see they were almost gear up to go.

It was a grueling two days later as Ambrose awoke to the ship landing place. At the last count they had finally gotten fifty two hundred the first day with all the hangout that had delayed them. These last two had Saint Ambrose feeling better. As of this trip they had moved twenty eight 1000, five hundred forty. Ambrose could feel almost half of what had felt wrong finally slipping where it should be.

With a sigh Ambrose watched another load of people move onto the ship. They had almost one-half of those were left in the metropolis. So many had died before they 'd arrived, looking at his arm he just hoped that they had enough blood to aid all of them. The last few thousand were going to sustain a few Clarence Day to expect before they had any more.

Shaking his principal he hated not using his blood nor his cousins. As he remembered his syndicate was the only ones he knew of that had these endowment as Adina had said, or curses as Typree had said. Thinking of Adina he 'd not seen much of her since her 'lesson'had occurred. Nothing more than an appearance each prison term ; she appeared to be exhausted as she rendered aid to those still there.

All of his horse had told him that the surrounding U. S. Army had withdrawn a bit after his visit to them. ‘ Good,'St. Ambrose thought, ‘ no need to pour down those that kept their word.'Then his opinion turned to his two uncles as his blood pounded. To imagine that they were as jealous as they were.

This time it was Skylos that was backing away as he saw Ambrose signifier slip into his cat form his long hook scarring the tough inner walls of the ship. Shaking his head he knew the king was solid though not this strong.

By the end of the third gear day Ambrose could see that the endurance of everyone was starting to wear reduce. They had just finished with their last load for that day. Ambrose nodded he could see the fatigue on all of their faces. This was going far beyond duty. They all knew what was at wager plus their sensation of superbia was also pushing them on.

Grabbing his com Ambrose contacted his cousin, `` Cousin ? We have to finish this soon. ``

'' We will cousin ; I just hope we have enough of them to hold a conflict. '' Typree answered. `` By the way have you see Adina ? > I have n't heard from her in a few days most odd. I ... ''

< I am still here brother ; I am trying to keep all those still here calm. They are interest that they will die with no chance to go. I have been assuring them that they will not be left, that Cit-Chac-Coh would not allow that to happen. > Came Adina 's stock thoughts.

Saint Ambrose smiled as more people started to move onboard. < I am proud of you cousin your actions make me majestic as I am sure enough they would your mother and Church Father. You are worthy of the statute title of princess, perhaps more. > ''

A happy pant from Adina made Saint Ambrose smile more. < What are you ... > Adina started.

< I said perhaps after all this is over. > St. Ambrose told her expecting her to question more. Un-expectantly she told him thank you then was quiet. ‘ My, my,'Ambrose thought, ‘ perhaps I should give birth spanked her sooner.'

'' cousin, '' Ambrose spoke into the com again. `` We need to possess more rest between shifts with everyone. None of us will be any good if we crash because we are half deceased. I want all bunch to carve up in one-half, at least eight hours of rest and sleep. ``

'' Good maybe they will be calmer now. Every one of them are as cranky as if they had their feline nap disturbed. I 'll assure them at once, they 'll obey knowing that you have ordered it. '' Typree advised Ambrose.

'' Good, I estimate we 've moved 39,760 with all that died at the beginning I feel we 've got almost of them. '' St. Ambrose relayed.

Typree sucked in his breathing place. `` There were that many who died ? ``

'' I 'm afraid so, from all I read of this time of a city of 100,000 almost half died from a mysterious component. Then a few week later Tikal was attacked all its warriors defeated falling in the conflict. The victors moved into an empty urban center, it almost made them flee the whole city having a ghostly feel to it. '' Saint Ambrose told of the history he 'd learned.

'' I may not suffer said it Sire but I am proud to be able to help wreak about the outset of our people. '' Typree told his cousin.

'' It 's not over yet cousin, we still have a day and at to the lowest degree another 11,000 multitude to go. We have returned a great many things to how I feel they should be. wellspring over seventy five percent now though there are a few authoritative people I feel that are still missing. One of them is in our kinfolk I am afraid. ``

Ambrose heard the gasp at the other end, `` You still do n't know who cousin ? ``

'' No, I have been over the family history many times, but I ca n't detect an answer. '' Ambrose told his cousin.

The terminal day they worked as intemperate and fast as they could. Finally the last of those that were to go were on board. Everything felt like it should, or rather should have. Skylos was about to close down the hachure when Ambrose stepped outside.

'' sire ? Should I book ? '' Skylos asked.

'' Something does n't palpate right. I need to go in the metropolis, have the early two launching I want you in the air, but low orbit. I 'll call you in a few spectons. '' Saint Ambrose replied.

'' Alright sire, though how I am going to observe your mates and knights calm is beyond me. '' Skylos advised Ambrose.

Ambrose nodded as the hatch closed and the ship took to the sky. Running as fast as he could Ambrose began to search every building then groaned. It would direct all day even with his f number. Changing to his full felid descriptor Ambrose reached out hoping that he was correct about his abilities. At start he growled when he felt null then took off at full amphetamine to the early side of meat of the city.

On the far side of the city he found a belittled keep social system. What he was feeling was inside. Bursting through the entrance way he stopped short when he saw the belittled little girl curled up asleep.

Walking to her St. Ambrose gently shook the daughter whose middle snapped open. `` OOOOO a big pussycat ! '' The footling fille exclaimed throwing her arm around Ambrose 's neck.

'' Why are you here ? You should be with the others going to the new place. '' Saint Ambrose told her.

'' I was tired so I came home to take a nap. I 'm meritless Mr. kitty, can I still go ? I wo n't be bad. '' The footling girl told Ambrose her large eyes filling with tears.

'' Oh my dear you have to go. '' Saint Ambrose told her as he scooped her up running out of the building toward the other incline of the city. Already he could hear the close sounds of struggle. Increasing his speed he called Skylos.

'' partner ! Do n't you ever do this again ! '' He heard the aggravated vocalisation of Twitty and Glenna.

Skylos set down as Ambrose approached on a run. A welcoming committee was there lifting him and the little girl on board.

Twitty and Glenna had their arms crossed staring at Ambrose as he got aboard. With the hatch closed they made for space.

'' What was so important that you had to go back ? '' They both growled at him.

'' I take it neither of you recognize the little daughter I brought back with me ? '' Ambrose asked.

Both females softened as they looked at the tike then they both shook their head no.

'' She, '' Saint Ambrose said taking a big breathing spell, `` is the female half of the first of my family. Timora 's son and here are the very first-class honours degree of my sept. So you see I could n't just depart her. ``

All of his knight, hero plus both his mates gasped. `` father you mean to tell me that little girl is the low queen Kindra ? '' Roth said almost turn bound.

St. Ambrose could only smile at the looks of shock on all their faces