TERMS

tinton - 2 1/2 indorsement

specton - 2 1/2 instant

Toton - 2 1/2 hr

minton - 2 1/2 days

daycon - 2 1/2 hebdomad

Malant - 2 1/2 months

quant - 2 1/2 years

galant - 2 1/2 hundred

Metson - 2 1/2 inches

maclon - 2 1/2 feet

heckson - 2 1/2 miles

tetson - 2 1/2 Accho

building block - 2 1/2 ccs

Tac - 2 1/2 pounds

Mayan Terms

p'uchik - spank

nohchil - foreman

Ahau - King

k'aat - Claim

k'iimil - Death

taak'in - gold

Characters

flyer Axor ( AKA St. Ambrose ) - lion clan, Cit-Chac-Coh

top executive Tomco Traxor - billhook 's dead Church Father, lion clan

Rex Tobias Traxor - bank note 's dead brother, Lion clan

queer Trianna Axor - throwaway 's beat mother, lion clan of Mandria

Queen Niaco Traxor - Tiger clan, Tobias married person, now Bill 's

Twitty Glax - Grey tabby cat kin, measure 's consistency guard duty and mate

Glenna Nox - Bengal clan, flier 's body guard and mate

Mikos Glac - Chartreux clan

Skylos - Commander of wizard pleasure craft - Wire hair's-breadth kin

Henna Glac - Chartreux kin group, Mikos mate, Xendran doc

Theta Panadon - chetah kin

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

Joseph Conrad Nox - poster 's other Uncle Bengal clan

assassin group - Jaguar clan

instant assassin grouping - Ocicat clan

Typree Maxor - Sub King of Mandria, Lion clan

Adina Maxor - paladin Princess of Xendra, Sub-princess of Mandria, lion clan

Timora - The great female parent of the felid people, mate of first tribal leader

Hippacamp - Timora 's begetter, father of modern Xendran Doctor

Kindra - First Queen of the Realm

knight

General Philip Milton Roth - Leopard kindred

Gregor - catamount clan

Gwayne - Panthera onca kin

Thomas - Lynx kin group

Paladins - Female horse

Wrena - Panthera pardus clan, Philip Roth 's mate

Cetana - Cougar tribe, Gregor 's better half

Dawney - Panther clan, Gwayne 's mate

Mileen - catamount kin, Dylan Marlais Thomas 's mate

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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 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 city. I assured them that you had a architectural plan to write well-nigh 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 Thomas More of your days. I intend to bring through as many of the city as I can. If I could I would be here to battle your opposition with you. I am afraid this I can not do, the others have plans 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 intonate 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 jibe of the king and the warriors. `` Are we closing yet ? ``

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

'' We need to get going as soon as potential. I might have gained us another half minton though I 'm not trusted. 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 far back from the com. `` I have to go it appears that the others are nervous to get going also. ``

Suddenly in the ground Ambrose heard Twitty yelling, `` Skylos ! We have work to do ! I do not intend to stay here the rest of my life. 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 here when this place is over run, please do n't disturb our study again ! '' With that the com went dead as 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 bump downs we should barely have enough time to complete this. ``

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

A moment later Adina walked up to St. Ambrose, `` Cousin I know that you feel that the multitude would be tranquil if you went. I am feeling that there is a not bad ferment 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 centre went wide then he was nodding in understanding with her. `` I see your point Adina, I am also glad that your voice has finally returned. ``

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

Saint Ambrose 's grimace held a facial expression 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 attain 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 move over you doubts again. ``

Adina was nodding with a prominent grinning on her cheek as she led Ambrose to a large clear area of the city. Looking around as they broke into the open St. Ambrose could only stare at Adina.

'' What is this ? '' Ambrose said indicating the immense concourse of the great unwashed 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 Saint Ambrose thought for a few moments. `` salutary people of Tikal. I know you feel better when I travel with you. I also know that many who are here still have veneration. I will soon air Hippacamp to help allay your reverence. '' A mighty boom went up as St. Ambrose nodded to all there.

Turning Saint Ambrose saw that Adina had another huge smile glued to her typeface. `` By the great felid ! You are such a powerful speaker. I am so glad that you will lead the land. ``

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

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

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

Adina 's human face was shocked then it held anger as she spit, `` Do n't jest about that cousin-german ! You are far unassailable than father was, you 'll hold it ; that I am sure of. '' Then she sided up to Ambrose purring, rubbing her nerve on his hired hand. `` We all have to survive, you more than the rest of us. ``

Saint Ambrose watched her for a import then pulled his had back pulling her brass up. `` We are all just as of import, call back that. I do n't need to consider that I 'll have to punish you when this is done. ``

A look of daze registered on Adina 's human face, `` Punishment ? What are you talking about first cousin ? ``

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

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

'' It was called a spanking though primitive I did n't chance it barbarian at all. Quite the more, at times even sexual, '' Ambrose replied a huge smile on his face.

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

Here St. Ambrose smiled wider, `` No it seemed to be reserved more for misbehaving tiddler. '' Ambrose 's optic then looked more intensely at Adina.

'' full 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 case. '' The voice of Typree said.

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

'' In that obedience you are redress though as king of the realm, our cousin has Sir Thomas More than the rightfulness. Besides, '' here Typree 's aspect held a rascally grin."You really do deserve it ! ``

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

Saint Ambrose had heard enough as he swiftly had Adina over his lap, pounding his flatten out paw on her hind quarters. Typree had started to chuckle 'til Ambrose sent him a look that almost made his ancestry 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 fiddling nestling that you once were. ``

Adina more embarrassed than scathe lowered her pass rent falling from her center softly growled, `` I will remember cousin, my King. '' Rubbing her hind end she swiftly made her way away from the others.

Standing St. Ambrose turned toward Typree growling he said, `` Had I not stopped you she might have committed a crime that I 'd cause to severely punish her for. You also are no longer a child full cousin ; you also need to take a better half. Alone the line can not carry on, and I for one do not want another competition to commit another on the crapper. I might stimulate to kill them all. ``

Typree gulped as all that his cousin had said was rightful. `` What of Adina ? It has been a full moon prison term job with her AND the land. ``

Ambrose 's boldness broke out in a large smile as he stated. `` I think she wo n't be a problem much longer. exact what I said to heart, find a mate when we return or would you prefer 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 set out as soon as I return. '' Typree said with a sigh.

Ambrose clapped his hand on his cousin 's back, `` It will reach things far well-heeled though at times far more complicated. I am surely I 'll be finding that out as soon as all of this is over. Having a checkmate 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 spouse yet you have n't mated yet ? By the great feline no wonder you are thwarted ! ``

'' As I said cousin there is far too much to do at the consequence to contemplate such matter. Plus there is a betrayer out there that needs to die as soon as possible ! '' Ambrose said as he growled swiping at a stone paries taking a magnanimous chunk out of it as his cat manakin slipped to the surface.

Typree was agreeing his center wide when he saw his cousin-german lose ascendancy a import. `` We 'll get him cousin, we 'll get him. ``

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

It was a grueling two days later as St. Ambrose awoke to the ship landing. At the last tally they had finally gotten fifty two hundred the first day with all the stamping ground that had delayed them. These lastly two had Ambrose feeling better. As of this slip they had moved twenty eight thousand, five hundred forty. St. Ambrose could feel almost half of what had felt ill-timed 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 urban center. 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 last few thousand were going to birth a few days to hold off before they had any more.

Shaking his head he hated not using his stock nor his full cousin. As he remembered his mob was the only ones he knew of that had these gifts as Adina had said, or curses as Typree had said. thought of Adina he 'd not seen much of her since her 'lesson'had occurred. Nothing more than an visual aspect each time ; she appeared to be exhausted as she rendered aid to those still there.

All of his horse had told him that the surrounding US Army had withdrawn a bit after his sojourn to them. ‘ sound,'Ambrose thought, ‘ no penury to kill those that kept their word.'Then his opinion turned to his two uncles as his roue pounded. To think that they were as jealous as they were.

This time it was Skylos that was backing away as he saw Ambrose manikin slick into his cat organize his yearn claws scarring the tough inner walls of the ship. Shaking his head he knew the king was strong though not this strong.

By the end of the third gear day St. Ambrose could see that the endurance of everyone was starting to hold out thin. They had just finished with their conclusion shipment 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 sensation of pride was also pushing them on.

Grabbing his com Saint Ambrose contacted his cousin-german, `` first 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 days most odd. I ... ''

< I am still here brother ; I am trying to continue all those still here calm. They are care 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 countenance that to happen. > Came Adina 's shopworn thoughts.

Ambrose smiled as more multitude started to move onboard. < I am proud of you cousin your natural process make me gallant as I am for certain they would your mother and father. You are worthy of the title of princess, perhaps more. > ''

A well-chosen pant from Adina made Ambrose smiling more. < What are you ... > Adina started.

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

'' full cousin, '' Ambrose spoke into the com again. `` We need to have more rest between sack with everyone. None of us will be any trade good if we crash because we are half asleep. I want all gang to divide in one-half, at to the lowest degree eight 60 minutes of rest and sleep. ``

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

'' commodity, 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 time of a city of 100,000 almost half died from a orphic constituent. Then a few weeks later Tikal was attacked all its warriors defeated falling in the battle. The winner moved into an empty city, it almost made them flee the whole metropolis having a ghostly tone to it. '' Ambrose told of the history he 'd learned.

'' I may not have said it Sire but I am proud to be able-bodied to help convey about the beginning of our hoi polloi. '' 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 matter to how I feel they should be. Well over seventy five per centum now though there are a few important multitude I feel that are still missing. One of them is in our category 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 kinfolk history many sentence, but I ca n't find an answer. '' Ambrose told his cousin.

The last 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 the crosshatch when St. Ambrose stepped outside.

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

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

'' Alright father, though how I am going to keep your Ilex paraguariensis and horse 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 stop number. Changing to his full feline form Ambrose reached out hoping that he was correct about his abilities. At offset he growled when he felt nothing then took off at full fastness to the other slope of the city.

On the far side of meat of the city he found a minor sustenance structure. What he was feeling was inside. Bursting through the entrance way he stopped short when he saw the low slight girl curled up asleep.

Walking to her Ambrose gently shook the young lady whose eyes snapped candid. `` OOOOO a big pussycat ! '' The fiddling young woman exclaimed throwing her blazonry around Saint Ambrose 's neck.

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

'' I was tired so I came home to ask a nap. I 'm pitiful Mister pool, can I still go ? I wo n't be bad. '' The piffling girl told Ambrose her boastfully eyes filling with tears.

'' Oh my dear you have to go. '' Ambrose told her as he scooped her up running out of the building toward the other incline of the urban center. Already he could see the close sound of battle. Increasing his speed he called Skylos.

'' Ilex paraguariensis ! Do n't you ever do this again ! '' He heard the provoked voices of Twitty and Glenna.

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

Twitty and Glenna had their blazon 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 footling lady friend 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, '' St. Ambrose said taking a big breath, `` is the female half of the outset of my family. Timora 's son and here are the very first of my fellowship. So you see I could n't just leave her. ``

All of his horse, paladins plus both his match gasped. `` father you mean to tell me that footling girl is the first off queen Kindra ? '' Roth said almost spell bound.

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