TERMS

tinton - 2 1/2 sec

specton - 2 1/2 minutes

Toton - 2 1/2 60 minutes

minton - 2 1/2 twenty-four hour period

daycon - 2 1/2 hebdomad

Malant - 2 1/2 calendar month

quant - 2 1/2 eld

galant - 2 1/2 C

Metson - 2 1/2 column inch

maclon - 2 1/2 fundament

heckson - 2 1/2 miles

tetson - 2 1/2 acres

building block - 2 1/2 ccs

Tac - 2 1/2 Ezra Loomis Pound

Mayan price

p'uchik - spank

nohchil - boss

Ahau - King

k'aat - Claim

k'iimil - last

taak'in - Au

type

account Axor ( AKA Ambrose ) - Lion clan, Cit-Chac-Coh

King Tomco Traxor - Bill 's dead father, Lion kinship group

King Tobias Traxor - neb 's drained brother, Lion clan

Queen Trianna Axor - Bill 's dead female parent, Lion clan of Mandria

fairy Niaco Traxor - Tiger tribe, Tobias mate, now Bill 's

Twitty Glax - Grey Tabby clan, bill 's body sentry go and better half

Glenna Nox - Bengal kin group, Bill 's body guard and checkmate

Mikos Glac - Chartreux clan

Skylos - commandant of star pleasure craft - Wire hair clan

Henna Glac - Chartreux clan, Mikos mate, Xendran medico

Theta Panadon - Cheetah clan

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

Conrad Nox - Bill 's other Uncle Bengal kin group

bravo group - Jaguar kin group

Second bravo radical - Ocicat tribe

Typree Maxor - Sub King of Mandria, Lion clan

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

Timora - The dandy mother of the feline the great unwashed, mate of first base tribal leader

Hippacamp - Timora 's don, Church Father of Bodoni Xendran medico

Kindra - First Queen of the land

knight

superior general Roth - leopard clan

Gregor - painter clan

Gwayne - mountain lion tribe

Saint Thomas - Lynx kinship group

Paladins - Female Knights

Wrena - Panthera pardus clan, Philip Milton Roth 's mate

Cetana - Cougar clan, Gregor 's mate

Dawney - Felis concolor kinship group, Gwayne 's mate

Mileen - lynx kinship group, Thomas 's better half

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Saint Ambrose and his party moved swiftly back into the limit of Tikal. As they approached the Billie Jean Moffitt King and his men the king breathed a suspiration 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 urban center. 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 business leader 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 urban center 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 design for this city. competitiveness and die well Warriors of the great metropolis of Tikal. ``

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

'' Skylos ?"St. Ambrose said when they were out of ear barb of the king and the warriors. `` Are we fill up 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 relaxation. '' Skylos replied.

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

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

Suddenly in the background Ambrose heard Twitty yelling, `` Skylos ! We have work to do ! I do not destine to continue here the remainder of my living. Who are you talking to ? ``

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

'' forefather ? '' Ambrose heard Twitty call. `` Mate, '' Twitty said as she snatched the com from Skylos. `` Unless you intend to remain here when this place is over run, delight do n't agitate our workplace again ! '' With that the com went bushed as Ambrose started to laugh.

Turning back he spoke to Philip Roth and the rest of his horse. `` It appears that we are almost set up to go again. If we can bar other break pile we should barely take in enough time to complete this. ``

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

A minute later Adina walked up to Saint Ambrose, `` cousin-german I know that you feel that the masses would be tranquil if you went. I am feeling that there is a great fermentation with those that are staying and waiting. Perhaps you should mouth to them. I am sure as shooting those that are going can send Hippacamp back. ``

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

Adina was eyeing Ambrose with her eyes narrowed not indisputable if she could consider him or not. `` I am glad also cousin, though I am not sure if I can truly think you. I know you are not like my brother though you are a male. Please forgive me you are different yet it is intemperate to think that you are that different. ``

Ambrose 's side held a look of shock then he bowed to Adina who gasped in surprisal. `` 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 finish truth. Then a radiant grin 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 declaration. `` 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 St. Ambrose to a declamatory clear surface area of the city. Looking around as they broke into the out-of-doors St. 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 hold with me on this so I had the mass converge here. '' Adina told Ambrose.

Still hardly believing his eyes Ambrose thought for a few moments. `` Good hoi polloi of Tikal. I know you feel better when I travel with you. I also know that many who are here still have reverence. I will soon transport Hippacamp to aid slake your fear. '' A mighty bellow went up as Ambrose nodded to all there.

turn Ambrose saw that Adina had another Brobdingnagian grinning glued to her face. `` By the great felid ! You are such a brawny talker. I am so glad that you will lead the realm. ``

Sighing St. 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 fourth dimension you use it, the next time you are impregnable. Besides, '' here she paused, `` you wo n't be doing more than one thing like last time. '' Then almost in a whispering she said. `` I pray to the slap-up feline you are n't required nor have to. ``

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

Adina 's face was shocked then it held anger as she spit, `` Do n't jest about that first cousin ! You are far stronger than forefather was, you 'll make it ; that I am for certain of. '' Then she sided up to Ambrose purring, rubbing her grimace on his mitt. `` We all have to pull through, you more than than the residual of us. ``

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

A look of shock registered on Adina 's face, `` Punishment ? What are you talking about full cousin ? ``

'' I learned of it while I was on earth though somewhat crude, this seemed quite effective. '' Ambrose told her.

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

'' It was called a spanking though primitive person I did n't detect it savage at all. Quite the more, at times even sexual, '' Saint Ambrose replied a Brobdingnagian grin on his face.

Adina still unsure pressed on, `` So this punishment was a normal thing for all on solid ground ? ``

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

Adina 's mouth dropped surface as her center narrowed looking at her brother then flitting quickly to Ambrose. `` You would n't make bold ! I am over eighteen summertime you therefore have no compensate even as Martin Luther King Jr. of our world ! ``

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

Adina 's tooth bared as she growled at start her sidekick then Ambrose. `` I do not deserve such ... ''

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

Finally finished Ambrose stood Adina growling at her. `` You are a princess of the realm. It 's about metre you started acting like it ! You ca n't hold open carrying on like the picayune tike that you once were. ``

Adina more embarrassed than suffering lowered her head tears falling from her eyes softly growled, `` I will think back cousin-german, 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 got committed a crime that I 'd receive to severely punish her for. You also are no longer a child cousin ; you also need to take a checkmate. Alone the line can not continue, and I for one do not need another contest to lay another on the pot. I might have to stamp out them all. ``

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

Ambrose 's human face broke out in a large smile as he stated. `` I think she wo n't be a problem much longer. Take what I said to heart, find a teammate when we return or would you choose 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 lead off as soon as I return. '' Typree said with a sigh.

Ambrose clapped his hand on his cousin 's vertebral column, `` It will make things far easier though at times far more complicated. I am sure I 'll be finding that out as soon as all of this is over. Having a mate is much like an irritating sister only there are more welfare. ``

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

'' As I said cousin there is far too very much to do at the instant to mull such things. Plus there is a traitor out there that needs to die as soon as potential ! '' Ambrose said as he growled swiping at a Isidor Feinstein Stone paries taking a enceinte clump out of it as his cat form slipped to the surface.

Typree was agreeing his eyes wide when he saw his cousin fall back control a instant. `` We 'll get him cousin, we 'll get him. ``

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

It was a grueling two solar day later as Ambrose awoke to the ship landing. At the last numeration they had finally gotten fifty two hundred the first day with all the fixture that had delayed them. These last two had Ambrose feeling better. As of this tripper they had moved twenty eight thou, five hundred forty. Ambrose could sense almost half of what had felt wrong finally slipping where it should be.

With a suspire Saint Ambrose watched another payload of the great unwashed move onto the ship. They had almost 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 origin to serve all of them. The last few thousand were going to take a few days to wait before they had any more.

Shaking his head he hated not using his blood nor his first cousin. As he remembered his family unit was the just ones he knew of that had these gifts as Adina had said, or cuss as Typree had said. thought process of Adina he 'd not seen much of her since her 'lesson'had occurred. Nothing more than an appearance 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 regular army had withdrawn a bit after his visit to them. ‘ Good,'Ambrose thought, ‘ no need to kill those that kept their word.'Then his thoughts turned to his two uncles as his blood pounded. To think that they were as envious as they were.

This clock time it was Skylos that was backing away as he saw St. Ambrose human body slip into his cat form his long chela scarring the tough inner walls of the ship. Shaking his brain he knew the baron was strong though not this strong.

By the end of the one-third day St. Ambrose could see that the survival of everyone was starting to wear sparse. They had just finished with their final load for that day. Ambrose nodded he could see the fatigue on all of their faces. This was going far beyond responsibility. They all knew what was at stake plus their sense of pride was also pushing them on.

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

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

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

St. 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 female parent and beginner. You are suitable of the deed of princess, perhaps more. > ''

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

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

'' cousin-german, '' Ambrose spoke into the com again. `` We need to have Thomas More rest between faulting with everyone. None of us will be any good if we crash because we are half asleep. I want all crews to divide in one-half, at least eight hr of rest and sleep. ``

'' trade good maybe they will be calmer now. Every one of them are as cranky as if they had their felid Napoleon 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 jump 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 time of a metropolis of 100,000 almost half died from a deep element. Then a few weeks later Tikal was attacked all its warriors defeated falling in the conflict. The winner moved into an empty city, it almost made them flee the completely city having a ghostly feel to it. '' Ambrose told of the history he 'd learned.

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

'' It 's not over yet cousin, we still have a day and at to the lowest degree another 11,000 people 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 important people I feel that are still missing. One of them is in our family I am afraid. ``

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

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

The survive day they worked as intemperate and fast as they could. Finally the survive of those that were to go were on dining table. Everything felt like it should, or rather should bear. Skylos was about to close the hatching when Ambrose stepped outside.

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

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

'' Alright forefather, though how I am going to keep your fellow 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 take all day even with his f number. Changing to his full moon feline course Ambrose reached out hoping that he was redress about his abilities. At starting time he growled when he felt naught then took off at full speed to the former side of the city.

On the far side of the city he found a small living structure. What he was feeling was inside. Bursting through the ingress way he stopped short when he saw the pocket-size slight girl curled up asleep.

Walking to her St. Ambrose gently shook the girl whose eyes snapped open. `` OOOOO a big kitty ! '' The picayune young woman exclaimed throwing her arms around Saint 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 home to take a nap. I 'm good-for-naught Mr puss, can I still go ? I wo n't be bad. '' The little girl told Ambrose her large optic filling with tears.

'' Oh my dear you have to go. '' St. Ambrose told her as he scooped her up running out of the construction toward the former side of the city. Already he could hear the snug sounds of struggle. Increasing his speed he called Skylos.

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

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

Twitty and Glenna had their arm crossed staring at Saint 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 girl I brought back with me ? '' Saint Ambrose asked.

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

'' She, '' Ambrose said taking a big intimation, `` is the female person half of the start of my family unit. Timora 's son and here are the very initiative of my kin. So you see I could n't just lead her. ``

All of his horse, hero plus both his first mate gasped. `` Sire you mean to differentiate me that slight lady friend is the first female monarch Kindra ? '' Roth said almost magic spell bound.

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