terms

tinton - 2 1/2 second gear

specton - 2 1/2 instant

Toton - 2 1/2 hours

minton - 2 1/2 days

daycon - 2 1/2 weeks

Malant - 2 1/2 month

quant - 2 1/2 years

galant - 2 1/2 centuries

Metson - 2 1/2 inches

maclon - 2 1/2 feet

heckson - 2 1/2 miles

tetson - 2 1/2 acres

unit - 2 1/2 ccs

Tac - 2 1/2 pounds

Mayan language terms

p'uchik - spank

nohchil - gaffer

Ahau - King

k'aat - title

k'iimil - Death

taak'in - amber

Characters

Bill Axor ( AKA St. Ambrose ) - Lion kindred, Cit-Chac-Coh

Martin Luther King Jr. Tomco Traxor - Bill 's short father, Lion clan

Billie Jean King Tobias Traxor - Bill 's idle brother, Lion clan

fagot Trianna Axor - card 's dead mother, Lion clan of Mandria

female monarch Niaco Traxor - Panthera tigris clan, Tobias mate, now neb 's

Twitty Glax - gray tabby kindred, nib 's body guard and first mate

Glenna Nox - Bengal tribe, Bill 's body sentry duty and mate

Mikos Glac - Chartreux clan

Skylos - commander of star topology cruiser - conducting wire hair kindred

Henna Glac - Chartreux clan, Mikos checkmate, Xendran Doctor

Theta Panadon - Acinonyx jubatus clan

Cornelius Glax - one of Bill 's Uncles, Lady Jane Grey tabby cat kinship group

Conrad Nox - Bill 's other Uncle Bengal clan

bravo group - Jaguar clan

Second assassin chemical group - Ocicat clan

Typree Maxor - Sub King of Mandria, Lion clan

Adina Maxor - Paladin Princess of Xendra, Sub-princess of Mandria, Lion kin group

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

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

Kindra - first gear Queen of the kingdom

Knights

General Philip Milton Roth - Leopard clan

Gregor - puma clan

Gwayne - catamount clan

Thomas - catamount tribe

paladin - Female knight

Wrena - Leopard kinship group, Roth 's spouse

Cetana - Cougar clan, Gregor 's mate

Dawney - catamount kin group, Gwayne 's mate

Mileen - Lynx clan, Lowell Jackson Thomas 's teammate

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Ambrose and his company moved swiftly back into the boundaries of Tikal. As they approached the king and his men the king breathed a sigh of relief.

'' We are sword lily to see you back amongst us Divine. Many of the men were afraid that you might have abandoned us and our metropolis. I assured them that you had a plan to save most of the city. It did n't help that you were gone as long as you were Lord. '' The king told them.

Ambrose nodded then stood before them, `` as I said before I am here for a few Sir Thomas More of your daylight. I intend to economise as many of the city as I can. If I could I would be here to engagement your opposition with you. I am afraid this I can not do, the others have program for this city. Fight and die well Warriors of the great city of Tikal. ``

A corking cheer went up from all those there as they started to chant Cit-Chac-Coh as Saint Ambrose and his party moved off toward the city it 's self.

'' Skylos ?"St. Ambrose said when they were out of ear shot of the business leader and the warriors. `` Are we close yet ? ``

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

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

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

Suddenly in the backcloth Ambrose heard Twitty shouting, `` Skylos ! We have work to do ! I do not intend to stay here the rest of my liveliness. Who are you talking to ? ``

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

'' forefather ? '' Ambrose heard Twitty yell. `` Mate, '' Twitty said as she snatched the com from Skylos. `` Unless you intend to stay put here when this place is over run, please do n't disturb our body of work again ! '' With that the com went utterly as Saint Ambrose started to laugh.

Turning back he spoke to Roth and the rest of his horse. `` It appears that we are almost ready to go again. If we can bar other break down feather we should barely have enough meter to complete this. ``

All of them nodded as they ran to their positions, turning back toward the urban center Ambrose hoped they could get all of them. It was a poop toton later that Skylos informed St. Ambrose that they were ready to go.

A moment later Adina walked up to Ambrose, `` first cousin I know that you feel that the people would be calm if you went. I am feeling that there is a great unrest with those that are staying and waiting. Perhaps you should speak to them. I am sure those that are going can mail Hippacamp back. ``

Ambrose 's eyes went full then he was nodding in agreement with her. `` I see your stage Adina, I am also glad that your vocalism has finally returned. ``

Adina was eyeing St. Ambrose with her heart narrowed not sure if she could believe him or not. `` I am beaming also cousin, though I am not sure if I can truly believe you. I know you are not like my brother though you are a male. Please forgive me you are different yet it is voiceless to believe that you are that unlike. ``

Saint Ambrose 's aspect held a look of shock 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 Ambrose even harder it truly appeared as if he was telling the complete truth. Then a radiant smile lit upon her face. `` Thank you cousin, if you can achieve that then I will do everything for you I can, always. ``

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

Adina was nodding with a orotund smile on her nerve as she led Saint Ambrose to a gravid take in country of the city. Looking around as they broke into the open Ambrose could only stare at Adina.

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

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

Still hardly believing his optic Ambrose thought for a few consequence. `` Good 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 help relieve your fears. '' A mighty roar went up as St. Ambrose nodded to all there.

turn Ambrose saw that Adina had another immense smile glued to her cheek. `` By the not bad felid ! You are such a powerful utterer. I am so beaming that you will direct the realm. ``

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

'' I remember, though as you pointed out each clip you use it, the next time you are stronger. Besides, '' here she paused, `` you wo n't be doing to a greater extent than one affair like last clock time. '' Then almost in a whisper she said. `` I pray to the great felid you are n't required nor have to. ``

St. Ambrose 's eyes went all-encompassing then he nodded agreement. `` I am hoping also cousin ; I personally do n't want to expire before I can do any good. ``

Adina 's face was shocked then it held anger as she spit, `` Do n't joke about that cousin ! You are far stronger than father was, you 'll make it ; that I am sure enough of. '' Then she sided up to Ambrose purring, rubbing her face on his hand. `` We all have to hold out, you More than the rest of us. ``

Ambrose watched her for a moment then pulled his had back pulling her face up. `` We are all just as important, remember that. I do n't want to think that I 'll take to punish you when this is done. ``

A feel of shock registered on Adina 's aspect, `` Punishment ? What are you talking about cousin ? ``

'' I learned of it while I was on solid ground though somewhat primitive, this seemed quite effective. '' Ambrose told her.

'' Primitive ? You mean wild what was this punishment called ? '' Adina smirked as she replied.

'' It was called a spanking though primitive I did n't find it barbaric at all. Quite the more, at fourth dimension even sexual, '' Saint Ambrose replied a huge smiling on his face.

Adina still unsure pressed on, `` So this punishment was a rule thing for all on earth ? ``

Here Saint Ambrose smiled wider, `` No it seemed to be reserved Sir Thomas More for misbehaving children. '' Ambrose 's center 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 first cousin a p'uchik might do well in this case. '' The interpreter of Typree said.

Adina 's oral fissure dropped open as her eyes narrowed looking at her brother then flitting quickly to Ambrose. `` You would n't dare ! I am over 18 summers you therefore have no right even as king of our world ! ``

'' In that deference you are right though as king of the realm, our cousin-german has Thomas More than the right. Besides, '' here Typree 's facial expression held a diabolical grin."You really do deserve it ! ``

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

Ambrose had heard enough as he swiftly had Adina over his lap, pounding his flattened paw on her hind quarters. Typree had started to chuckle 'til St. Ambrose sent him a flavor that almost made his blood freeze.

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

Adina more embarrassed than suffering lowered her head tears falling from her centre softly growled, `` I will remember first cousin, my 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 hold to severely punish her for. You also are no longer a tiddler cousin ; you also need to take a mate. Alone the line can not continue, and I for one do not require another contest to place another on the can. I might get to vote down them all. ``

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

Ambrose 's font broke out in a large grinning as he stated. `` I think she wo n't be a job much longer. convey what I said to heart, find oneself a mate when we return or would you choose I find you one ? ``

'' NO ! '' Typree quickly shouted shaking remembering years ago when 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 hand on his cousin 's back, `` It will establish affair far wanton though at multiplication far more complicated. I am for certain I 'll be finding that out as soon as all of this is over. Having a mate is much like an irritating baby only there are Thomas More benefits. ``

Typree was nodding then looked at his cousin with a unknown look. `` cousin you have mate yet you have n't mated yet ? By the great feline no wonder you are frustrated ! ``

'' As I said cousin there is far too much to do at the moment to meditate such matter. Plus there is a double-crosser out there that needs to die as soon as potential ! '' Ambrose said as he growled swiping at a Edward Durell Stone wall taking a large chunk out of it as his cat sort slipped to the surface.

Typree was agreeing his center broad when he saw his cousin lose control a moment. `` We 'll get him cousin, we 'll get him. ``

Both headed toward their ships as Ambrose could see they were almost make 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 fixing that had delayed them. These last two had Ambrose feeling better. As of this trip they had moved twenty eight grand, five hundred forty. St. 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 half of those were left in the city. So many had died before they 'd arrived, looking at his arm he just hoped that they had enough blood to help all of them. The death few thousand were going to have a few solar day to await before they had any more.

Shaking his school principal he hated not using his blood nor his cousins. As he remembered his phratry was the only ones he knew of that had these gifts as Adina had said, or bane as Typree had said. thinking of Adina he 'd not seen much of her since her 'lesson'had occurred. Nothing Sir Thomas More than an coming into court each time ; she appeared to be exhausted as she rendered aid to those still there.

All of his knight had told him that the surrounding U. S. Army had withdrawn a bit after his visit to them. ‘ Good,'Ambrose thought, ‘ no need to kill those that kept their word.'Then his cerebration turned to his two uncles as his pedigree pounded. To think that they were as jealous as they were.

This time it was Skylos that was backing away as he saw Ambrose form slip into his cat forge his long claws scarring the toughened inner walls of the ship. Shaking his head he knew the Martin Luther King Jr. was strong though not this strong.

By the end of the third day Ambrose could see that the endurance of everyone was starting to wear slenderize. They had just finished with their end onus 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 stake plus their sense of pride was also pushing them on.

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

'' We will cousin ; I just hope we have enough of them to make a difference. '' Typree answered. `` By the way have you see Adina ? > I have n't heard from her in a few twenty-four hour period most odd. I ... ''

< I am still here brother ; I am trying to keep all those still here calm. They are distressed 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 fatigue thoughts.

Ambrose smiled as more masses started to move onboard. < I am proud of you cousin your actions make me gallant as I am sure they would your mother and father. You are worthy of the deed of conveyance of princess, perhaps more. > ''

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

< I said perhaps after all this is over. > Saint Ambrose told her expecting her to question Thomas More. Un-expectantly she told him thank you then was tranquil. ‘ My, my,'Ambrose thought, ‘ perhaps I should have spanked her sooner.'

'' first cousin, '' St. Ambrose spoke into the com again. `` We need to have more than quietus between transformation with everyone. None of us will be any good if we crash because we are one-half asleep. I want all crews to divide in half, at least eight hours of rest and sleep. ``

'' commodity maybe they will be calmer now. Every one of them are as cranky as if they had their felid naps disturbed. I 'll tell 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 starting time I feel we 've got most of them. '' Ambrose relayed.

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

'' I 'm afraid so, from all I read of this clock time of a city of 100,000 almost half died from a mysterious element. Then a few hebdomad later Tikal was attacked all its warriors defeated falling in the battle. The master moved into an void city, it almost made them fly the completely city having a ghostly feel to it. '' St. Ambrose told of the history he 'd learned.

'' I may not get said it Sire but I am proud to be able to help lend about the beginning of our multitude. '' Typree told his cousin.

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

St. Ambrose heard the pant at the other end, `` You still do n't have it away who cousin ? ``

'' No, I have been over the kin history many times, but I ca n't regain an solution. '' Ambrose told his cousin.

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

'' Sire ? Should I view as ? '' Skylos asked.

'' Something does n't feel right. I need to go in the city, have the other two launching I want you in the air, but low cranial orbit. I 'll call you in a few spectons. '' Ambrose replied.

'' Alright father, though how I am going to retain your mates and horse calm is beyond me. '' Skylos advised Ambrose.

St. Ambrose nodded as the hatch closed and the ship took to the sky. Running as fast as he could Ambrose began to explore every building then groaned. It would admit all day even with his speed. Changing to his full feline form Ambrose reached out hoping that he was correct about his ability. At first he growled when he felt nothing then took off at full speed to the former incline of the city.

On the far side of the city he found a minuscule living social system. What he was feeling was inside. Bursting through the entranceway way he stopped short when he saw the low little daughter curled up asleep.

Walking to her Ambrose gently shook the lady friend whose eyes snapped receptive. `` OOOOO a big kitty ! '' The little girl exclaimed throwing her arms around Ambrose 's neck.

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

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

'' Oh my dear you have to go. '' Ambrose told her as he scooped her up running out of the edifice toward the other slope of the city. Already he could pick up the close speech sound of conflict. Increasing his speed he called Skylos.

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

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

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

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

'' I take it neither of you recognize the piddling female child I brought back with me ? '' St. Ambrose asked.

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

'' She, '' Saint Ambrose said taking a big breath, `` is the female half of the low gear of my family unit. Timora 's son and here are the very first of my kin. So you see I could n't just leave her. ``

All of his knights, fighter plus both his partner gasped. `` Sire you mean to tell me that little girl is the first queen Kindra ? '' Philip Roth said almost while bound.

Ambrose could only smile at the looks of cushion on all their faces