condition Used and Equivalent
Specton - 2 1/2 mo
Toton - 2 1/2 minute
minton - 2 1/2 days
daycon - 2 1/2 weeks
quant - 2 1/2 age
beau - 2 1/2 one C
heckson - 2 1/2 nautical mile
tetson - 2 1/2 acres


Cast of Characters
bank bill Axor - Lion tribe and main persona, born public figure Ambrose Axor
B. B. King Tomco Traxor - bill 's Fatherhood
Billie Jean King Tobias Traxor - Bill 's dead buddy
queen mole rat Niaco Traxor - Tiger clan and Tobias'teammate
Twitty Glax - Grey tabby cat clan, nib's escort and mate
Glenna Nox - Bengal clan, bank bill's bodyguard and checkmate
Mikos - Chartreux clan
commander of star cruiser - wire hair clan
general Roth - Leopard clan
Theta Panadon - chetah kindred
Cornelius Glax one of Bill 's Uncles - Grey Tabby clan
Teodor Josef Konrad Korzeniowski Nox - Bill 's other Uncle Bengal clan
Assassin chemical group - Felis onca kin
Second assassinator group - Ocicat clan
Gregor - puma clan
Gwayne - Panthera onca kinship group
doubting Thomas - Lynx kinship group
Mileen - lynx clan Thomas 's Paraguay tea


bank note 's eyes went wide as he walked to Thomas 's checkmate. `` Mi-lee'? '' He said a little uncertain as he grasp the female person lynx 's face tilting it upwards to gaze into her eyes. `` By the great feline ! It is you ! ''

snag started to fall from Mileen 's optic as she nodded and hugged Bill tightly. `` I lost track of you after I left the palace all those years ago. fountainhead, 'til I heard that you had left and went to exist on that crude mud globe. Is it on-key that they do not run there at all ? How do they pull through ? '' Mileen said as she shivered at the thought.

Releasing her Bill replied, `` They do a great many strange things there. Had it not been for the psyche shield I might deliver gone mad, as I remember I felt I was slightly. Their domain is nothing like ours that is for sure. ''

Everyone but Roth was staring with wide eyed wonder and gaping mouth at the familiarity between the two. Thomas of grade was the most shocked, he 'd no theme that his mate had known the king elect tenacious before now. `` Uh ... '' Saint Thomas tried to start. `` Alright I am at a pure loss fellow. You both know each other ? ''

Mileen took her mates face in hers as she purred and rubbed her typeface to his. `` Yes better half, when he was still an previous kit. For a curt time after his mother had passed, I was his companion you might say. A few months after this I met you, with a partner I was no longer able to hang to Ambrose. ''

'' Until I am crowned I prefer that you refer to me by my terra firma name. '' Bowing to Mileen he stated, `` for the time being I am simply flier, though that, I am afraid is nearing an end. ''

Philip Milton Roth walked up a huge smiling on his nerve, `` I still think that you should go through with the coronation. ''
Bill was nodding a moment then he walked past Roth to where Niaco was discussing something with Glenna and Twitty. broadside also noticed that Niaco was doing a damn exquisitely theater of operations dressing on Twitty 's left arm.

'' It appears I was distracted, I have to ask Queen Niaco, why are you here placing yourself in danger. '' banknote asked perplexed.

Niaco smirked then turned back to Twitty when she gasped because Niaco had drawn the dressing too tight. `` As you can see King elect, I am no weak female person that you can dismiss. If you still think so, I suggest that we have a go at each other. I 'm sure that your, '' here she slightly snickered, `` superior ability would easily overwhelm me. ''

Bill growled menacingly advancing upon Niaco who gasped and fell at eyeshade 's mitt. `` I do not find your levity at this spot or that of your safety humorous. '' Grabbing Niaco roughly by the shoulders, placard softened quickly when she did not run and bowed her head.

'' My apologies king elect I can not take much to a greater extent of being locked away in that office. I have yearned for the overt skies and Din Land. please forgive this one. '' Niaco said the last character whispered so low that only Bill heard it.

Giving Niaco another nates hard smell he said, `` Arise pansy Niaco, fellow. ''

Rising, her capitulum still bowed, a slow smile started to spread across her case. `` Thank you king elite. To respond your final stage question I had to come, it appears that the outer scheme planets are trying to declare independence. Unless they gain backing from the king they intend to be a carve up power in half a daycon. ''

"Damn it !"Bill growled at the thought that the outer organization satellite were forcing his hired man so soon. `` I take it they were suspicious about many of the recent decisions you made ? '' account asked.

Niaco was nodding then she quietly stated, `` They almost went as far as accusing you of hiding behind me to get things done. There was a comment from one cosmos in specific. They said that the Billie Jean King elect was afraid to shoot complaint. Much as he had been afraid and went to hide on earth ! '' Niaco withdrew knowing that this last comment was really going to make water invoice off to no end.

Roaring in choler Bill turned to Roth who had also backed off a bit. He 'd also seen the strength of Bill when he was angered and wished not to be on the receiving end of it. `` okay ! Damn it ! consume them fix for my coronation tonight. Then we are going to this planet to crush this rebellion before it starts. The fools have become emboldened with the absence seizure of a world-beater ! ''

Snatching his com off his bang he bellowed to Mikos to look sharp his furry ass up, they had a coronation tonight !

'' I 'll involve a hell of a lot more personnel sir, if we are to finish on time. At nowadays we only have the B. B. King 's chambers and all the room around it done. '' Mikos told him.

'' Get more ! triple the number ! We need the castle clear as soon as potential ! '' Bill was almost roaring into the com.

'' Yes sir, though I am afraid that may leave alone central a footling lean. '' Mikos replied.

'' ignition lock it the hell down ; no one in or out after they leave 'til you or I give the all acquit ! '' Bill spit out now completely disgusted that he had to acquire program line as soon as he was.

'' Yes sir ! '' Mikos snapped out then disconnected to carry out his gild.

gyration Bill walked to Philip Milton Roth, `` You can quit your damn smiling Philip Roth ! I am not felicitous at all with things progressing this fasting ! '' Looking over at Niaco, Bill said, `` Have an armed escort go with Niaco and retrieve her belongings. I want everything triple scanned before it is allowed in the palace. ''

Roth 's mouth dropped open, triple scanned ! `` Are you surely sir ? Wo n't the poof get upset with this handling ? ''

'' 'Til the danger is past EVERYTHING is to be tripled scanned that enters the palace. '' Bill growled out.

Roth nodded his head actually that made a Hell of a lot of sense. They were just starting to weed out all the traitors. Yes, it made utter sense.



In a castle like building one hundred hecksons away Bill 's uncle Conrad was pacing. What a fool and idiot his asinine brother had been. Caught and executed like a common stealer ! That bastard son of Martin Luther King Tomco 's would pay dearly for sullying the noble menage name like that !

An aid got a little too close as Conrad raged about the room and was soon flying backward through a wall from a swipe of Conrad 's paw. There had to be something that he could do to get rid of that illegitimate permanently ! Pacing a few to a greater extent arcminute Conrad suddenly pulled up an evilness smile dominating his characteristic.

'' Call the Ocicat clan ! I believe they still have a debt of death they owe that bastard. Plus they still owe me a blood cuss for restoring their home. I intend to roll up on it, unlike the other assassin gild they NEVER miss ! '' An evil jape escaped his pharynx as his com technical school made the requisite connectedness.

It was several minute later when there was an result to his call. A gravelly voice came from the speakers. `` Who are you to ask the services of the Ocicat clan ? Speak ; we are already aware of where you are. You will be dead within a quarter toton if your answer does not satisfy us ! ''

Conrad stopped pacing his eyes narrowing at the menace the phonation had just issued. `` One would think that your arrangement and clan would already know who this is ! '' Joseph Conrad spit with malice.

'' Lord Nox, '' The voice replied. `` To what pleasure do we have hearing from you ? '' The articulation said suddenly softening.

'' The Ocicat kin owes a blood oath to me for the renovation of their ancestral home. I intend to collect upon that blood oath. I suggest you remember that the next time I call you ! I am in motivation of the military service of your kin group professionally. '' Conrad said a intimation of delight in his vox.

'' For the ancestry oath we are at your service. How may we serve you to repay the blood cuss ? '' The articulation asked.

'' I need you to eliminate that mongrel Nephew of mine that is claiming to be the magnate elect. If he ascends to the pot it will be even harder to get to him. I am the true king, therefore eliminate him and your kin will be more than rewarded. There are several thousand tetsons of land around yours. If I am king I am sure that quite a few hundred of those tetsons would suddenly be awarded to your clan as a thanks. '' Joseph Conrad said though his words did n't seem to deport a good deal emotion.

'' We have been betrayed before by adept Lord than you. Know this ; if betrayal is a component of this heap then your death will be extremely slow and painful. '' The voice responded.

Conrad chuckled a moment he knew they were all bluster as long as he still held the ownership to their land. No, they would n't puddle a move on him. Smiling an evil grinning he thought they were his to command as long as he held control of their ground. Besides he thought even assassins were vulnerable to arm fervour !

The leader of the Ocicat kin group grimly shook his head ; there was nothing but fraudulence behind that one's countersign. Sighing they had no choice at present. His spy had worked for a almost half a quant to get close to the hated Bengal clan Male. Still they had n't received any password of where the possession newspaper publisher were. The leader feared that the spy had been captured at one full stop. Then two daycons later they reported in they were still searching.

The loss leader had to adjudicate who would go on this mission. They had the best assassins on the planet. Even the Jaguar clan was still behind them though as the leader had seen they were closing the gap rather quickly. Calling his best two killers he watched as they battled it out to see who would go and who would be near death.

Both combatants came in and bowed to the loss leader then took a stance against each former. Moving like lightning they each advanced upon each other starting with give weapon system. Both failing that, they pulled short-circuit swords as they again advanced slashing and poking. It was half a toton later when the slimmer of the two caught the other on the arm ripping a gash in it.

Undaunted the heavier combatant moved to counter attack only to be rebuffed and drove to the wall. A light sword at the throat and a dagger across the midsection finally put the heavier of the two down. Falling, the heavier combatant opened their blazonry to expect dying that never came. Instead the one still standing cuffed the one on the floor with the hilt of the sword effectively knocking them unconsciousness.

bow to the leader the male nodded as the victor removed their head and face covering. `` You are the master ; you therefore are awarded the mission. '' As the cover came off it revealed a fiery headed female person that was smiling.

'' Thank you father. I will not fail you or the clan. If I do I shall take on the effect of that failure. '' The female told the loss leader.

'' I realize this daughter though with the gruffness of the kindred, all will be accepted back, loser or not. '' Sighing the drawing card went on to explain at the questioning look on her font. `` We have lost many in the last four quants. You are the last of the leader kid. If the kin loses you, then the clan will be lost. I have therefore accepted that if there is a failure, the tribe appendage will not be killed but teach the others of their failure so that it will not bechance again. ''

'' Father ? What of the pureness of the clan ? '' The female asked.

'' The award of the clan is a very ticket thing indeed. Though I have to ask, if all are idle then what of the honor would pull round ? '' The loss leader asked the wide eyeball female.

Bowing the female replied, `` I understand father, I do not intend to fail. I will pop the one that is the assignment and return. Soon we shall take all our land returned to us. ''

The drawing card watched as his girl left for her mission. You are so naïve my daughter, even if we kill this king elect I fear that we will never be free of the one that held their land.



handbill watched as Mikos and at to the lowest degree l others left the palace. In all they had found well over twoscore thousand devices. banknote could only shake his top dog the amount of time all four of those that had planted them had to be staggering !

Mikos walked up a moment later a tired, wide smile on his face. `` We ran two separate slam with two crews. We got at least XC nine percentage of them. It will take a concentrated scan to get the rest but I think we made it a pit of a lot good than it was. ''

posting nodded he 'd expected no less from Mikos, the Chartreux kin group were nothing if not thorough. `` I know you have done an prodigious job. '' Bill smiled as the young officer snapped off a salute.

Philip Milton Roth walked up a import later as Mikos gave his report apologizing for not getting all of them. `` The work you did Lieutenant Colonel has made the Palace and telephone exchange the safe berth on the satellite right now. ''

flyer smiled as he looked on while Mikos finished giving his write up. Turning toward Bill Mikos saluted, `` I will return soon to extract the relaxation of them sir. ''

'' You made a sovereign exploit Colonel, I ca n't ask for more than that. '' bill said as he watched first Roth 's then Mikos eyes grew wide in surprisal.

'' Sir ? '' Mikos asked a smell of wonder in his eyes.

'' I just wish I had more officers like the two of you. '' broadside told both of them.

Mikos gulped as he saluted Bill again then stopped a moment. `` Uh ... sir ? ``

'' Yes Colonel, is there a problem ? '' Bill asked Mikos wondering what was up.

'' well sir, uh ... it 's about sergeant beginning Class Theta. '' Mikos started.

Bill turned more toward Mikos trying to forecast out where this was going. `` Yes ? What about her ? ''

'' Well sir, I am of social station now that I may take a endorsement wife. '' Mikos replied.

'' Alright, so I take it you wish to take her as your second. Are you needing my permission, '' banker's bill asked.

'' No sir, though that would be fantastic it is n't that bare. '' Mikos said quietly.

Confused a moment Bill looked at Philip Roth, `` alright just what in the blaze am I missing here ? ''

'' I believe what Colonel Mikos is trying to express, is that since he is an officer, he ca n't take her as a partner. Is that about it Mikos ? '' Philip Milton Roth asked.

'' Yes sir, '' Mikos answered. `` She is enlisted ; since I wish to select her as a mate I can not upgrade her. I knew that the general does n't usually require guardianship of these things. I was waiting 'til I could ask you sir. ''

'' What in the hell kind of asshole are you two talking about ? '' Bill asked confused now.

'' It is simple rules of the military sir. An enlisted can not nor will not engage in becoming a fellow with an officer. '' Roth explained.

'' That 's the full-grown payload of crap I 've ever heard. '' Bill told both of them.

Philip Roth sighed how could he excuse it to a non military mind ? `` Sir it has always been this way. It has been said that at one time this was allowed a very, very foresighted time ago. The distraction proved to be far too a good deal pressure on the both of them. It even became so detrimental that huge figure of officers were lost in a short time as were their mates. This formula was instated to deter that. ''

'' So what ? You want me to make her an officer ? Why did n't you say that in the first damn spot ! God ! This going around the hanker way is tiring. '' Looking at both of the Male before him placard warned. `` This had improve be the last prison term. You got something to say or ask then just do it ! I 've not the time for game ! ''

A huge grinning lit up Mikos case when account finished his finale financial statement. Then he stood back when Philip Roth gave him a flavour.

'' Sir making her an officer is all finely and well but is she ready ? '' Roth asked a worry expression on his face. `` You know sir you could make her the lowest officer 'til you felt she was make for higher command responsibleness. ''

broadside thought a mo then nodded toward Philip Roth, `` just what is the lowest rank of ship's officer ? '' Bill asked ineffective to imagine of a social rank lower than second lieutenant.

'' That sir would be a Warrant Officer. It is usually reserved for high ranking enlisted that are made officers not unlike you are making her one. '' Philip Roth said a feel of relief coming to his face.

'' Alright, make her this warrant officer, and then you can take her as a first mate. That is if she accepts you. I know for a fact that her and your kindred has n't mated in almost a dandy. '' Bill said as he eyed Mikos for his chemical reaction.

'' Thank you sir, I am confident that she will. I have much to declare oneself her and her clan. I do n't foresee a job. '' Mikos replied.

Both Philip Milton Roth and Bill shook their forefront, god ! They had both forgotten the sureness and stupidity of youth ! `` I really hope that she sees it your way Mikos I really do. Rejection is something I do n't think you have had very often. ''

Mikos could only stare at both of the male as they all made their way to central. Snapping out his com visor called ahead. nib was even more surprise when he saw it was Theta that answered.

'' how-do-you-do sir. We have been awaiting the all crystallize. '' She stated, bank note could see that she looked tired almost as weary as Mikos did. They both had obviously been putting in a lot of totons to secure central.

'' You have the all crystallize for now. We will be returning within a few moments. I am appreciative of all the work that you and the Colonel have been doing. '' invoice told her trying to gauge her reaction through her tired expression.

'' Oh respectable ! Finally he can do far Sir Thomas More than he was able to. Thank you sir, with him as a Colonel now things should get only better here. '' Theta told him.

'' I 'm glad that you feel that way I also feel that he and you are both doing all that needs to be done to ensure command. I am glad that I have personnel office such as you two, warrant officer Theta. Keep up the sound workplace ! '' note finished as they had entered instruction and was now in the room with her.

Turning, her mouth hanging open what happened adjacent caught her even more off sentry go. Mikos walked up to her and took her paw, `` Theta Panadon, I claim you as my second mate, to bond our clans together. ''

Theta tried to speak but nothing was coming out. She was an officer ? Mikos was claiming her ? It was too much ! Turning to Bill she started to give thanks him but only managed to get out, `` Sir I than ... '' The strain of working as long as she had, and the deficiency of sleep and now all of this hit her at once. Then the world was spinning as she felt Mikos weapon go around her as everything went fateful .