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 hebdomad

Malant - 2 1/2 calendar month

quant - 2 1/2 years

galant - 2 1/2 century

Metson - 2 1/2 inches

maclon - 2 1/2 feet

heckson - 2 1/2 miles

tetson - 2 1/2 acre

unit - 2 1/2 ccs

Tac - 2 1/2 pound sterling

Mayan terms

p'uchik - spank

nohchil - master

Ahau - King

k'aat - Claim

k'iimil - last

taak'in - amber

Characters

notice Axor ( AKA Ambrose ) - Panthera leo clan, Cit-Chac-Coh

world-beater Tomco Traxor - Bill 's dead founder, Lion kindred

Martin Luther King Tobias Traxor - pecker 's idle Brother, lion clan

world-beater Trianna Axor - Federal Reserve note 's dead mother, social lion clan of Mandria

Queen Niaco Traxor - Tiger kin group, Tobias checkmate, now Bill 's

Twitty Glax - Grey tabby tribe, bill 's dead body sentry duty and mate

Glenna Nox - Bengal kindred, visor 's soundbox guard and mate

Mikos Glac - Chartreux kinship group

Skylos - Commander of whizz cruiser - telegram hair clan

Henna Glac - Chartreux clan, Mikos mate, Xendran Dr.

Theta Panadon - cheetah kin group

Cornelius Glax - one of Federal Reserve note 's Uncles, Lady Jane Grey Tabby kinship group

Joseph Conrad Nox - bank bill 's early Uncle Bengal kin group

assassin grouping - Jaguar clan

mo assassin group - Ocicat kindred

Typree Maxor - Sub world-beater of Mandria, Lion clan

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

Timora - The keen mother of the felid mass, better half of beginning tribal leader

Hippacamp - Timora 's Church Father, Church Father of modern Xendran MD

Kindra - first gear Queen of the Realm

Knights

General Philip Milton Roth - leopard clan

Gregor - catamount kin group

Gwayne - jaguar clan

Thomas - lynx clan

paladin - female Knights

Wrena - Panthera pardus clan, Roth 's teammate

Cetana - Felis concolor clan, Gregor 's mate

Dawney - Felis onca clan, Gwayne 's match

Mileen - Lynx clan, Thomas 's match

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Ambrose and his party 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 glad to see you back amongst us lord. Many of the men were afraid that you might cause abandoned us and our city. I assured them that you had a program to save most of the urban center. It did n't facilitate 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 more of your 24-hour interval. I intend to save as many of the city as I can. If I could I would be here to battle your enemies 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 great cheer went up from all those there as they started to cantillate Cit-Chac-Coh as Ambrose and his party moved off toward the urban center it 's self.

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

'' Almost there father, should n't be more than than another specton or two. I have repaired all I can the ship 's motorcar 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 surely. 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 further back from the com. `` I have to go it appears that the others are anxious to get going also. ``

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

'' As I said sire 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 stay here when this place is over run, please do n't upset our work again ! '' With that the com went dead as Ambrose started to laugh.

Turning back he spoke to Roth and the rest of his knights. `` It appears that we are almost ready to go again. If we can bar other offend John L. H. Down we should barely sustain enough time to complete this. ``

All of them nodded as they ran to their location, turning back toward the city Ambrose hoped they could get all of them. It was a after part toton later that Skylos informed 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 calmer if you went. I am feeling that there is a majuscule unrest with those that are staying and waiting. Perhaps you should speak to them. I am sure those that are going can send Hippacamp back. ``

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

Adina was eyeing Ambrose with her eyes narrowed not sure if she could think him or not. `` I am gladiola also full cousin, though I am not sure enough if I can truly consider you. I know you are not like my pal though you are a Male. Please forgive me you are different yet it is severely to believe that you are that different. ``

St. Ambrose 's face held a feel of impact then he bowed to Adina who gasped in surprise. `` I apologize for you having doubts first 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 thoroughgoing the true. Then a radiant smile lit upon her grimace. `` Thank you cousin, if you can achieve that then I will do everything for you I can, always. ``

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

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

'' What is this ? '' Ambrose said indicating the huge concourse 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 optic Ambrose thought for a few bit. `` Good multitude 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 institutionalise Hippacamp to help allay your fears. '' A mighty roar went up as Ambrose nodded to all there.

Turning St. Ambrose saw that Adina had another huge smile glued to her font. `` By the peachy feline ! You are such a right speaker. I am so glad that you will conduct the kingdom. ``

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

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

Saint Ambrose 's oculus went wide then he nodded correspondence. `` I am hoping also cousin ; I personally do n't want to expire before I can do any good. ``

Adina 's boldness was shocked then it held anger as she spit, `` Do n't joke about that first cousin ! You are far stronger than Father-God was, you 'll cook it ; that I am for sure of. '' Then she sided up to Saint Ambrose purring, rubbing her human face on his hand. `` We all have to survive, you Thomas More than the sleep of us. ``

St. Ambrose watched her for a minute then pulled his had back pulling her side up. `` We are all just as significant, remember that. I do n't want to call back that I 'll have to punish you when this is done. ``

A flavour 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 rude, this seemed quite effective. '' Ambrose told her.

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

'' It was called a spanking though archaic I did n't find it wild at all. Quite the more, at times even intimate, '' Ambrose replied a Brobdingnagian smile on his face.

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

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

'' Cousin ! I am no minor I ... '' Adina started.

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

Adina 's mouth dropped afford as her eyes narrowed looking at her brother then flitting quickly to Saint Ambrose. `` You would n't presume ! I am over eighteen summers you therefore have no right even as power of our worldly concern ! ``

'' In that respect you are properly though as king of the realm, our cousin has more than than the right wing. Besides, '' here Typree 's face held a devilish grin."You really do merit it ! ``

Adina 's tooth bared as she growled at first her sidekick then Ambrose. `` I do not deserve 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 chortle 'til Ambrose sent him a look that almost made his blood freeze.

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

Adina more obstruct than scathe lowered her head rent falling from her optic softly growled, `` I will remember cousin, my power. '' 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 take committed a crime that I 'd have to severely punish her for. You also are no longer a child cousin ; you also need to direct a checkmate. Alone the line can not go on, and I for one do not want another contest to commit another on the throne. I might have to pop them all. ``

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

Saint Ambrose 's face broke out in a gravid smiling as he stated. `` I think she wo n't be a problem much longer. lease what I said to heart, determine a fellow when we return or would you prefer I find you one ? ``

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

Ambrose clapped his mitt on his full cousin 's back, `` It will defecate affair far easier though at times far more complicated. I am trusted I 'll be finding that out as soon as all of this is over. Having a Ilex paraguariensis is much like an irritating sister only there are more benefit. ``

Typree was nodding then looked at his cousin with a unusual aspect. `` cousin-german you have better half yet you have n't mated yet ? By the great feline no marvel you are frustrated ! ``

'' As I said full cousin there is far too much to do at the moment to contemplate such things. Plus there is a double-dealer out there that needs to die as soon as possible ! '' Ambrose said as he growled swiping at a pit rampart taking a enceinte chunk out of it as his cat form slipped to the surface.

Typree was agreeing his eyes wide when he saw his cousin-german suffer control a moment. `` We 'll get him cousin, we 'll get him. ``

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

It was a grueling two twenty-four hour period later as Saint Ambrose awoke to the ship landing. At the terminal count they had finally gotten fifty two hundred the first of all day with all the repairs that had delayed them. These last two had Ambrose feeling better. As of this trip they had moved twenty eight thousand, five hundred 40. Saint Ambrose could palpate almost half of what had felt wrongly finally slipping where it should be.

With a sigh Ambrose watched another encumbrance of masses 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 bloodline to help all of them. The concluding few thousand were going to hold a few 24-hour interval to hold back before they had any more.

Shaking his head he hated not using his blood nor his first cousin. As he remembered his family was the only ones he knew of that had these natural 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 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 knights had told him that the surrounding army had withdrawn a bit after his sojourn to them. ‘ practiced,'St. Ambrose thought, ‘ no need to vote out those that kept their word.'Then his thoughts turned to his two uncles as his profligate pounded. To think that they were as jealous as they were.

This time it was Skylos that was backing away as he saw Ambrose grade slip into his cat constitute his long claws scarring the yobo inner walls of the ship. Shaking his head he knew the king was strong though not this strong.

By the end of the tertiary day Saint Ambrose could see that the endurance of everyone was starting to wear out thin. They had just finished with their death freight for that day. Ambrose nodded he could see the fatigue duty on all of their faces. This was going far beyond tariff. They all knew what was at stake plus their sense of pride 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 make a difference. '' Typree answered. `` By the way have you see Adina ? > I have n't heard from her in a few solar day most odd. I ... ''

< I am still here brother ; I am trying to keep all those still here calm. They are apprehensive that they will die with no prospect 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 threadbare 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 they would your mother and father. You are suitable of the statute title of princess, perhaps more. > ''

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

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

'' Cousin, '' St. Ambrose spoke into the com again. `` We need to have more rest between switching with everyone. None of us will be any good if we crash because we are half asleep. I want all crews to divide in half, at least eight 60 minutes of rest and nap. ``

'' salutary maybe they will be calmer now. Every one of them are as peckish as if they had their feline naps disturbed. I 'll say 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 start I feel we 've got well-nigh of them. '' Saint Ambrose relayed.

Typree sucked in his breath. `` 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 cryptic element. Then a few weeks later Tikal was attacked all its warriors defeated falling in the battle. The victor moved into an empty city, it almost made them flee the hale metropolis having a ghostly smell to it. '' Saint Ambrose told of the history he 'd learned.

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

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

Ambrose heard the pant 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 line up an response. '' Saint Ambrose told his cousin.

The last day they worked as intemperately and fast as they could. Finally the shoemaker's last of those that were to go were on plug-in. Everything felt like it should, or rather should make. Skylos was about to close the hatch when Saint Ambrose stepped outside.

'' Sire ? Should I hold ? '' Skylos asked.

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

'' Alright sire, though how I am going to keep your teammate and knight calm is beyond me. '' Skylos advised Ambrose.

Saint Ambrose nodded as the hatching closed and the ship took to the sky. Running as fast as he could Ambrose began to research every edifice then groaned. It would take all day even with his amphetamine. Changing to his good feline configuration Ambrose reached out hoping that he was adjust about his abilities. At starting time he growled when he felt null then took off at full hurrying to the other side of meat of the city.

On the far side of the metropolis he found a small livelihood social system. What he was feeling was inside. Bursting through the entry way he stopped short when he saw the small small missy curled up asleep.

Walking to her Ambrose gently shook the girl whose middle snapped unfold. `` OOOOO a big pussycat ! '' The lilliputian girl exclaimed throwing her arms around Ambrose 's neck.

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

'' I was tired so I came dwelling to take a nap. I 'm sorry Mister pussy, can I still go ? I wo n't be bad. '' The slight girlfriend told St. Ambrose her large eyes filling with tears.

'' Oh my honey you have to go. '' Ambrose told her as he scooped her up running out of the edifice toward the other side of meat of the urban center. Already he could get a line the stuffy sounds of battle. Increasing his speed he called Skylos.

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

Skylos set down as Ambrose approached on a run. A receive committee was there lifting him and the lilliputian lady friend 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 lady friend I brought back with me ? '' Ambrose asked.

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

'' She, '' Saint Ambrose said taking a big breathing place, `` is the female half of the number 1 of my family. Timora 's son and here are the very showtime of my family. So you see I could n't just leave her. ``

All of his knights, paladins plus both his married person gasped. `` Sire you mean to tell me that little girl is the 1st queen Kindra ? '' Roth said almost spell bound.

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