terminus

tinton - 2 1/2 mo

specton - 2 1/2 minutes

Toton - 2 1/2 time of day

minton - 2 1/2 days

daycon - 2 1/2 week

Malant - 2 1/2 months

quant - 2 1/2 years

galant - 2 1/2 centuries

Metson - 2 1/2 inches

maclon - 2 1/2 feet

heckson - 2 1/2 international mile

tetson - 2 1/2 landed estate

building block - 2 1/2 ccs

Tac - 2 1/2 pounds

Maya Terms

p'uchik - spank

nohchil - Chief

Ahau - King

k'aat - Claim

k'iimil - destruction

taak'in - amber

Characters

measure Axor ( AKA Ambrose ) - Lion kin, Cit-Chac-Coh

magnate Tomco Traxor - Bill 's bushed father, Lion clan

King Tobias Traxor - bill 's dead brother, Lion clan

king Trianna Axor - Bill 's suddenly mother, lion kindred of Mandria

faggot Niaco Traxor - Panthera tigris clan, Tobias mate, now Bill 's

Twitty Glax - Zane Grey Tabby kinship group, bill 's body guard duty and mate

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

Mikos Glac - Chartreux kinship group

Skylos - commanding officer of star cruiser - Wire hairsbreadth kindred

Henna Glac - Chartreux clan, Mikos mate, Xendran Doctor

Theta Panadon - cheetah clan

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

Conrad Nox - government note 's other Uncle Bengal clan

Assassin group - panther clan

minute assassinator grouping - Ocicat clan

Typree Maxor - Sub Rex of Mandria, Lion clan

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

Timora - The great mother of the feline hoi polloi, spouse of first tribal leader

Hippacamp - Timora 's father, father of modern Xendran Dr.

Kindra - First tabby of the Realm

knight

General Roth - Leopard clan

Gregor - Cougar clan

Gwayne - Panthera onca kin group

Dylan Marlais Thomas - Lynx clan

hero - Female Knights

Wrena - Panthera pardus kin, Roth 's teammate

Cetana - Felis concolor clan, Gregor 's better half

Dawney - Panther clan, Gwayne 's match

Mileen - Lynx kinship group, Seth Thomas 's mate

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Ambrose and his company moved swiftly back into the boundary of Tikal. As they approached the king and his men the Martin Luther King Jr. breathed a suspiration of relief.

'' We are glad to see you back amongst us Lord. Many of the men were afraid that you might ingest abandoned us and our metropolis. I assured them that you had a programme to save nearly of the city. It did n't help that you were gone as long as you were Lord. '' The world-beater told them.

Ambrose nodded then stood before them, `` as I said before I am here for a few more of your mean solar day. I intend to deliver as many of the urban center as I can. If I could I would be here to struggle your enemy with you. I am afraid this I can not do, the others have programme for this metropolis. Fight and die well Warriors of the great city of Tikal. ``

A great 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 gibe of the king and the warriors. `` Are we close yet ? ``

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

'' We need to get going as soon as potential. I might have got gained us another 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 background Ambrose heard Twitty yelling, `` Skylos ! We have work to do ! I do not intend to appease here the relief of my life. Who are you talking to ? ``

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

'' forefather ? '' St. Ambrose heard Twitty yell. `` match, '' Twitty said as she snatched the com from Skylos. `` Unless you intend to stay here when this place is over run, delight do n't shake up our work again ! '' With that the com went dead as Ambrose started to laugh.

Turning back he spoke to Roth and the eternal sleep of his knight. `` It appears that we are almost gear up to go again. If we can bar former dampen down feather we should barely suffer enough time to complete this. ``

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

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

Saint Ambrose 's heart went wide then he was nodding in concord 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 believe him or not. `` I am glad also cousin, though I am not sure if I can truly believe you. I know you are not like my buddy though you are a male. Please forgive me you are different yet it is heavily to believe that you are that dissimilar. ``

St. Ambrose 's face held a look of daze 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 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 grinning on her case as she led Ambrose to a large light orbit of the city. Looking around as they broke into the open Ambrose could only gaze at Adina.

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

'' I thought you might tally with me on this so I had the the great unwashed converge here. '' Adina told Ambrose.

Still hardly believing his eyes Ambrose thought for a few moments. `` Good mass 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 send Hippacamp to aid still your fright. '' A mighty roar went up as Ambrose nodded to all there.

Turning Ambrose saw that Adina had another huge smiling glued to her face. `` By the great feline ! You are such a mighty speaker. I am so glad that you will run the realm. ``

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

'' I remember, though as you pointed out each clip you use it, the future prison term you are impregnable. Besides, '' here she paused, `` you wo n't be doing more than one thing like endure meter. '' Then almost in a rustling she said. `` I pray to the great feline you are n't required nor have to. ``

Ambrose 's optic went widely then he nodded understanding. `` I am hoping also cousin ; I personally do n't want to expire before I can do any good. ``

Adina 's nerve was shocked then it held anger as she spit, `` Do n't joke about that full cousin ! You are far stiff than father was, you 'll make it ; that I am for sure of. '' Then she sided up to Ambrose purring, rubbing her face on his hired hand. `` We all have to survive, you to a greater extent than the residuum of us. ``

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

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

'' I learned of it while I was on land though somewhat primitive, 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 naive I did n't chance it wild at all. Quite the more, at fourth dimension even intimate, '' Ambrose replied a huge smile on his face.

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

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

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

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

Adina 's back talk dropped open up as her eye narrowed looking at her brother then flitting quickly to Ambrose. `` You would n't presume ! I am over eighteen summer you therefore have no rectify even as king of our world ! ``

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

Adina 's dentition bared as she growled at low gear her blood brother then Ambrose. `` I do not merit such ... ''

Ambrose had heard enough as he swiftly had Adina over his lap, pounding his drop 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 prevent carrying on like the piddling kid that you once were. ``

Adina more stymy than hurt lowered her nous tears falling from her middle softly growled, `` I will think of first 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 stimulate committed a offence that I 'd have to severely punish her for. You also are no longer a child cousin ; you also need to take a mate. Alone the line can not keep on, and I for one do not desire another competition to place another on the throne. I might have to kill them all. ``

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

St. Ambrose 's face broke out in a large smiling as he stated. `` I think she wo n't be a job much longer. Take what I said to essence, find a fellow 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 person. Still shaking he replied, `` I 'll begin as soon as I return. '' Typree said with a sigh.

Ambrose clapped his hand on his cousin 's cover, `` It will take in things far easier though at time far more refine. I am certainly I 'll be finding that out as soon as all of this is over. Having a fellow is much like an irritating Sister only there are to a greater extent benefits. ``

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

'' As I said cousin there is far too much to do at the moment to muse such things. Plus there is a traitor out there that needs to die as soon as possible ! '' Ambrose said as he growled swiping at a stone wall taking a gravid glob out of it as his cat class slipped to the surface.

Typree was agreeing his eyes wide of the mark when he saw his cousin misplace controller a here and now. `` We 'll get him cousin, we 'll get him. ``

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

It was a grueling two daytime later as Ambrose awoke to the ship landing. At the live count they had finally gotten fifty dollar bill two hundred the first day with all the haunt that had delayed them. These cobbler's last two had Ambrose feeling better. As of this trip they had moved twenty eight grand, five hundred forty. Ambrose could feel almost half of what had felt incorrectly 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 urban center. So many had died before they 'd arrived, looking at his arm he just hoped that they had enough rake to avail all of them. The final few thousand were going to have a few days to wait before they had any more.

Shaking his capitulum he hated not using his blood nor his cousins. As he remembered his syndicate was the only unity he knew of that had these gifts as Adina had said, or condemnation as Typree had said. thought of Adina he 'd not seen much of her since her 'lesson'had occurred. Nothing to a greater extent than an appearance each meter ; she appeared to be exhausted as she rendered aid to those still there.

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

This metre it was Skylos that was backing away as he saw St. Ambrose conformation slip into his cat form his long claw scarring the tough inner rampart of the ship. Shaking his headway he knew the king was substantial though not this strong.

By the end of the third day Ambrose could see that the endurance of everyone was starting to have on slenderize. They had just finished with their last load 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 St. Ambrose contacted his cousin-german, `` Cousin ? We have to finish this soon. ``

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

< I am still here brother ; I am trying to keep on all those still here calm. They are worried 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 jade thoughts.

Saint Ambrose smiled as more people started to move onboard. < I am proud of you cousin your actions make me proud as I am certain they would your female parent and sire. You are worthy of the title of princess, perhaps more. > ''

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

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

'' cousin-german, '' Saint Ambrose spoke into the com again. `` We need to have more rest between shifts with everyone. None of us will be any commodity if we crash because we are half at rest. I want all bunch to split in half, at least eight hours of rest and sleep. ``

'' good maybe they will be calmer now. Every one of them are as cranky as if they had their feline catnap disturbed. I 'll evidence 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. '' Ambrose relayed.

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

'' I 'm afraid so, from all I read of this sentence of a urban center of 100,000 almost one-half died from a inscrutable element. Then a few week later Tikal was attacked all its warriors defeated falling in the battle. The victors moved into an empty city, it almost made them take flight the unhurt city having a ghostly tone to it. '' Saint Ambrose told of the history he 'd learned.

'' I may not have said it forefather but I am proud to be able to help bring about the starting time of our people. '' Typree told his cousin.

'' It 's not over yet cousin, we still have a day and at to the lowest degree 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 percentage now though there are a few important hoi polloi I feel that are still missing. One of them is in our family unit I am afraid. ``

Ambrose heard the gasp at the early end, `` You still do n't know who cousin ? ``

'' No, I have been over the household history many clock time, but I ca n't find oneself an reply. '' Saint Ambrose told his cousin.

The last day they worked as tough and fast as they could. Finally the last-place of those that were to go were on panel. Everything felt like it should, or rather should have. Skylos was about to fill up the hatch when St. Ambrose stepped outside.

'' father ? Should I defy ? '' Skylos asked.

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

'' Alright father, though how I am going to stay fresh your mates and knights calm air 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 search every building then groaned. It would take all day even with his pep pill. Changing to his full feline build Ambrose reached out hoping that he was correct about his abilities. At low he growled when he felt nothing then took off at full speed to the other side of the city.

On the far incline of the city he found a small support structure. What he was feeling was inside. Bursting through the entryway way he stopped short when he saw the minor trivial girl curled up asleep.

Walking to her Saint Ambrose gently shook the girl whose eyes snapped candid. `` OOOOO a big pool ! '' The piffling 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 place to shoot a nap. I 'm sorry Mr. 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 building toward the former side of the city. Already he could hear the close up sounds of battle. Increasing his pep pill he called Skylos.

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

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

Twitty and Glenna had their sleeve 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 girl I brought back with me ? '' Saint Ambrose asked.

Both female person softened as they looked at the child then they both shook their mind no.

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

All of his knights, hero plus both his married person gasped. `` forefather you mean to say me that fiddling girl is the 1st pansy Kindra ? '' Roth said almost magical spell bound.

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