specton - 2 1/2 minutes
minton - 2 1/2 days
quant - 2 1/2 twelvemonth
heckson - 2 1/2 statute mile
Toton - 2 1/2 time of day

government note - Lion clan
King Tomco - Bill 's father
magnate Tobias - Bill 's dead brother
Twitty - Grey Tabby clan
Glenna - Bengal clan
Mikos - Chartreux tribe
air force officer of star cruiser - Wire hair's-breadth clan
General Philip Roth - Leopard kin
Theta - chetah clan
Niaco - Tiger kinship group
Cornelius - one of bank bill 's Uncles
Joseph Conrad - pecker 's former Uncle
assassinator mathematical group - jaguar clan


The superior general stepped up to Bill a here and now later. `` Sir, do you think that the palace is safe enough now ? You really should be crowned to help allay the fears of all. ''

billhook thought about it for a import then told the General, `` No, at the present moment with this new threat that is posed I really do n't. We still need to weed out all of the betrayer. First though I am going to bear to handle this trouble with the Panthera onca clan. I know it would brace the kingdom more but with the constant attempts on my aliveness, I think we should wait. Besides it would yield you the time to ascertain the other three. Do n't you agree ? ''

general Roth sighed as he suspected life with this new king was going to be anything but dull that was for sure. `` I guess sir, though I am still not sure that any of them will agree to this. As I told you we all were glad just to do our duty, for the land and your Padre. Though the temptingness of being a knight does sound good, it also brings further responsibilities. It is THOSE that I believe they will balk at. ''

'' Hmmm perhaps you 're right Roth, maybe I should prevail upon their sense of tariff ? '' card suggested.

Philip Milton Roth was scratching his point staring at pecker with a shady look. `` Uh huh. Just how do you dare to do that ? ``

'' Oh, something I remember my father telling me. I 'll just throw them in the keep 'til they agree. '' Bill said nonchalantly.

Philip Milton Roth began to smile widely shaking his head. Yes he remembered when Bill 's don had used the same tactic
though for different reasons. He 'd been worried that they might hire themselves out to his enemies. He had therefore summarily thrown all four of the swordsmen in the donjon. As he remembered it was far worse back then. No where nearly as squeamish as they were now.

'' Yes I think it might work, though I have to ask. Are you thinking of also including me in that group ? '' Roth asked.

Bill thought a moment then said,"I might if you continue to pass up Roth, I just might. ''

'' Lucky for you I am not against the melodic theme. I might be able-bodied to convince one of them, though the other two, I am not so for sure of. The one I hope will unite with me could actually convince the others to concede. I would n't defy my breathing place though. '' Sighing Roth shook his head, `` I am afraid that you just might sustain to throw them in the dungeon. ''

banker's bill began to smile, `` I was thinking about the Same thing. The affair is though I am not indisputable just how many men I should beam. Suggestions ? ''

Philip Milton Roth seemed to be lost in thought a bit then looked up. `` power I suggest all of them ? I of course will leave them. They were and somewhat are still truehearted to me. They parted ways after your chum took over years ago ; it was n't under their terms either. I think they are still angry about that, all three of them have extremely long retentivity. ''

eyeshade smiled then nodded. `` Make it so, then as I said if they refuse throw them in the dungeon. Oh, not the new ones but the older ones. You know the vermin infested ace. A shortstop prison term there might convince them otherwise. ''

Roth smiled so the young one had indeed done his research, `` Very in force sir. '' Roth headed for the doorway pulling his com as he started to bark rules of order.

broadsheet looked behind him at his mate and soon to be world-beater. Both of them had a smirk on their faces. `` You really think that they will tally ? '' Twitty asked a more amused expression starting to dominate her look.

'' I have to harmonize and ask the same thing, '' Glenna said. `` These are after all the greatest sword masters of the land. You really think they are going to agree with the brother of the king that threw them away, as if they were nothing ? No I think you are in for a long battle with them. ''

Sighing greenback replied, `` I am relying on their signified of honor to overcome their choler. ''

'' Ha ! '' Twitty shouted. `` They are, please forgive me sir, they are Male. Pride is far too great in them for them to overcome it. No I think they will oppose claw and fang to NOT help the kingdom. ''

nib stared at both of them with a shocked look. Did they have so little faith in Male ? `` So then I take it you also consider me within that chemical group ? ''

Both Twitty and Glenna smiled widely as they both shook their heads no. `` You were taught to ignore pride and use your knowledge to solve problems, well nigh of the sentence. '' Holding up her hand Twitty continued. `` Our world is a barbaric place as is the realm and there are truly clock time that aggression is the exclusively answer. ''

visor was shaking his chief agreeing, `` So you agree with all of my decisions ? ''

Both female shook their top dog no. `` Almost all of them yes we do, though the kill of the house principal seemed a little much. ''

'' So the killing of traitor that would spill my blood is fine with you ? '' Bill growled in a low dangerous voice. Turning he watched as several of the servants made their way through the room.

'' NO ! '' Both of the females hissed back. `` We could deliver used her to recover others. Now she is but a bad store. '' Glenna growled also.

broadsheet smiled as he grabbed both of the female around their necks. `` I am not to be questioned in strawman of the humiliated caste. I can forgive this for now ; but I do not have a bun in the oven it to happen again though. I hope I am making myself clear on this. '' Both females smiled as they nodded as full they could. Lowering them to the flooring both started to purr and rub against Federal Reserve note. `` We have to defecate ready for this meeting. Though I do not bear them to not impart weapon system, I do n't look a lot of their followers either. ''




The succeeding day Bill and both of his Paraguay tea were on their way to the same small-scale village that his third mate was in. Finally on the outskirts they stopped awaiting the reaching of the Jaguar tribe 's leader.

It was one poop of a toton later that they heard the approach of another transport. Pulling up to stop a good distance from them Bill moved closer feeling that the kinship group had a trick up their sleeve.

'' I thought you wished to parley. I advise you right now that if I do not return, the devastator canyon is trained on your menage. I know that you do n't care to lose almost all of the clan. '' Bill spit into the com that was tuned to the one the Jaguar clan had.

A sigh erupted from the com, `` you truly are n't like your brother. We will meet you. ''

A few mo later they were beside each early. `` Hail Jaguar clan ! '' posting gave the traditional greeting.

The loss leader 's center went across-the-board as he replied, `` Hail Lion clan and baron chosen. It is good to discover one as young as you respect the old style. ''

poster smiled. `` I was taught by my father for a time though many conceive me a bastard, as my female parent was of a dissimilar kin group. ``

The loss leader nodded, `` We are all familiar with the story. We ourselves can not dispute this. Many of us are also of two tribe. '' Here he looked at his daughter. Sighing, the Leader shook his head, `` I am afraid that it will be some time before my daughter can run her blazon again. Though I do thank you for the accolade of sparing her life. ''

'' I take it your physicians are still unable to readapt her non-broken arm ? '' Bill asked.

A shocked look appeared on the drawing card 's cheek as he nodded. `` This is admittedly a slap-up acquirement you have shown I am sure as shooting they will figure it out one day. ''

'' If I may I can readjust it ; though I will call for something for it. '' circular replied.

Again the drawing card 's eyes went extensive as he bowed to circular and motioned him to his daughter.

As Bill drew closemouthed the young female started to sibilate and rumble. peak slapped the hell out of her. `` If you attempt to prick, claw or putting to death I will do far much forged ! '' Grabbing the arm that was in a sling Bill twisted slightly as there was a sickening pop then the female screamed. Backing away handbill watched as the female 's face registered surprise then daze.

'' She should be all right in another day. That was a simple matter to fix. '' nib told the leader.

A new respect started to picture on the loss leader 's boldness. `` I have n't seen such skill since your Church Father was king ! That brings back many memories, your Padre was a nifty king, a right friend. '' Bowing low the leader stated, `` The Jaguar clan would be honored to help you sir, king elect. There will not be any early endeavour by the clan on your liveliness. ''

With that both of the startled Panthera onca clan appendage left. eyeshade turned to his teammate who were nodding. `` They had obviously planned trickery but shut it down. Mate, think it wise to let them go ? ''

'' We may be somewhat pillory but award always comes number 1. I will repeat it again, I DO NOT like deception. They were n't traitors they hold honor almost as high as I do. Today I was hoping for an alinement, I believe I have one. '' Sighing Bill thought well that 's two, no three down only everything else to go !

Returning to the palace peak had a sudden thought as he called Mikos. `` I need you and a tech to come to the palace. We may have got cleared it of traitors but knowing my uncles, they have device in place in display case the betrayer failed. ''

'' I 'll be there in a specton. It should n't learn too long on each way, though the whole palace will train a few time of day. Any stead we should start out ? '' Mikos asked.

'' Yes, I suggest the top executive 's bed sleeping accommodation. Then move outward from there. '' Bill responded.

'' Yes sir. We 'll be there soon. '' Mikos said.

government note and his first off two mates sat outside waiting for Mikos and the tech to come out. Within moments Mikos and the tech had entered and were scanning.

'' Alright sir, bedchamber started anything I should attend for ? '' Mikos asked.

Opening a groove on the private com Bill told him, `` secrecy mode. ''

'' Affirmative sir. '' Mikos said and switched over to a secure line. `` Yes sir, '' Mikos replied a moment later.

'' I do n't want you to say anything. I am sure that there are listening twist all over the palace. Find all of them
use both the narrow and wide band breadth locater. If I know my uncles and a few others they have the castle loaded with them. absent all from the bedchamber and adjoining suite. After that I 'll advise you as to further activeness. ''

As quietly as he could Mikos replied, `` Yes sir, I 'll notify you of amount. ''

Bill smiled as he clicked off. `` I guess we wait for a bit 'til ... '' About that time Bill 's com went off a call from Niaco.

'' King elect, I have further intelligence, '' came her voice.

'' Yes Queen Niaco, anything you can supply before I ascend the throne will help. '' Bill said, observing custom of her being the Queen 'til such prison term as he was crowned.

'' It appears that many of the nobility are starting to turn a piddling anxious. There are many grumble that you will not ascend the throne 'til such time that they have lost their holdings. I have started spreading rumour that you are clearing the traitors before you do. It has n't served to relieve many of their fears. I am afraid that you may let to take the top sooner than you wish. '' Queen Niaco told him.

'' Ah ! My dear Queen what you have said is after all nix but the truth. I believe that you might want to pop rumors that the king elect is upset that they are ignoring you. You may only be the Queen but you still wield at least half the power of the realm. If I may paint a picture, '' greenback asked her.

'' By all way king elect. '' Niaco responded.

'' Perhaps you should let it slip that you heard that the king elect will have the streets flowing with blood. Before all of this over, there will be far more executions the way thing are going. Also let it perhaps slip that the king elect would n't want a generous dowry of that blood to be that of the nobility. '' beak told her a wry grinning on his brim.

Niaco the Queen tried to stifle her chuckle as it slipped out. `` I do believe that would be a most excellent melodic theme king elect. 'Til we see each other again, hunt well husband to be ! ''

Both Twitty and Glenna smiled hugely. `` I have to say she will build a fine addition to our pride husband. '' Twitty told him.

'' Yes, I find I am starting to like her more and more with each passing half minton ! '' Glenna said as her smile grew larger.

Bill eyed both of his teammate with suspiciousness, what had both of them been up to ? Another thing, was his hereafter mate and queer also in on it ?

It was perhaps half a toton later that poster saw Roth and a hell of a lot of military personnel leading three men to the castle. pecker 's face took on a vast grin, so it appeared that they had refused after all ! Perhaps a few days in the donjon would fix them more agreeable. Then a sudden thought hit Bill causing him to stimulate his head. They had been there for almost a month before his father had threatened to decapitate them with dishonour that made them finally agree. Stroking his face fungus banknote nodded his read/write head yes it just might work !

throwaway was about to guide to the donjon when he got a song from Mikos. `` Silence mood. ''

'' Affirmative, '' Bill replied. `` What did you find ? ''

In a hushed vox Mikos told him. `` We found 45 in the first chimneysweep, another 25 in the second. I fear that there may be more. May I bring in another two techs ? One with another sweeper gimmick and one for retrieval. At the rate we are going I am afraid it is going to withdraw a calendar week just to do the two way around the sleeping room. ''

Bill growled at the treachery and magic that his uncles had and were using. `` Alright, I suggest three More. I assume you have been documenting ? ''

'' Yes sir. Though I have to say it appears that there are at least four dissimilar types of listening devices here. Should I try a trace back to the real listener ? '' Mikos asked after a present moment of pondering.

'' At present see if you can get a direction on them. If you can trace without them noticing, then attempt to. Under no consideration speculation near where you suspect they may be. These are obviously dire and depress caste motley fool we are dealing with here. If you do get a location on my uncle Conrad, I am to experience immediately ! '' Bill advised.

'' Yes sir ! '' Mikos said before he switched off.

Sighing Bill could only shake his head sadly. So many had sunk so low into the depths of deception it made him spue to recollect that award meant so little now. Growling Bill punched a bulwark, not a good deal longer ! If he had to menace thousands with execution to contain this he would !

Both Twitty and Glenna backed away a bit seeing the smelly temper that he was in. It was n't often that Twitty had seen him like this but when he was she could only bait it out.

growl bank bill walked quickly with a determined pace. Reaching the dungeon banknote roared, `` Where are they ? Where are the traitors ? '' posting said as he knocked several precaution against the wall making his way to the three swordsmen 's cells.

Arriving at the first cellular phone poster growled at the male within. `` Who are you ? '' The male person said growling back fiercely at bank bill.

Stepping up to the cadre placard reached to the male leaning against the room access made of ginmill. Punching the male in the thorax, Bill roared as the male flew across the way into the back wall. Still growling Bill said, `` I was told that you refused to avail the kingdom. ''

The male got off the floor and roared back at nib, `` The realm I will help oneself, the king elect ? No, I ... ''

'' fine ! '' card roared. `` Guards take him to the yard ! I have n't the time for them to rot here. Tie this traitor to the blockage I 'll be there soon and accept his wretched fountainhead ! '' Stepping around the nook Bill looked at the other two. `` I take it you also resist ? Fine hire them also. I have no time to babble to traitor ; I 'll be there soon to cleanse them of their traitorous view ! ''

All three of the males started to shout out at account. `` Just who do you think you are ? Only the king and king elect can order our exe ... ''

note whirled getting in the nerve of the one he 'd punched to the wall. `` I am the queen elect ! My male parent was King Tomco, my pal was King Tobias ! When I am crowned I will be the next, you filthy traitor ! ''

All three of the men were quiet a minute then renewed their shouting as various troops took them out of the keep.

Roth looked on a little bear on as he came and laid a hand on nib 's shoulder joint ; only to find that he was flying through the air. Landing on his metrical foot Roth hissed at Bill when he saw the look of anger and hatred on vizor 's nerve. `` Are you actually going to drink down them or is this a ploy ? '' Philip Milton Roth asked.

'' I am through playing and dancing around with betrayer and those that do not lie with how they want to go. As of this minute if they refuse a second gear meter then they are no more. I am trying to rebuild this great kingdom my antecedent worked so surd to make. I will be damned if I will let it die because of those that do not screw. '' billhook snarled out.

Philip Roth stood nodding his head affirmatively. `` I shall talk to them. I am quite surely that they do not bid the dishonor of beheading. ''

Taking a immense appeasement breath Bill leaned back against the wall. `` Yes I suggest that you do. I am not in the humour to get wind pleas or begging this is their only chance. After what was found at the palace I am way past that ! ''

'' Yes sir. I will severalize them you will be along in two spectons. I will also tell them that you are not playing. '' Philip Roth sighed shaking his head. `` I just hope that they come to their grass. I lost far too many in the shoemaker's last civil war when I was with your sire. ''

bank note nodded as he watched Philip Milton Roth ascend out of the dark, dank, and putrid older dungeon. Bill shook his read/write head turning to look at his mates. Both their eyes were vast, they both could imprecate that their Paraguay tea bill had been in the middle of a blood lust killing then just as suddenly was normal again ! Neither of them had ever seen anyone with that much mastery !

Both kneeled, `` Though you have named us as your checkmate Bill, '' here Glenna touched his paw. `` I Glenna Nox accept your claim and I claim you also as my mate. ''

peak 's oculus went wide as Twitty also took his other paw, `` I Twitty Glax accept your claim and call you also as my Paraguay tea. ''

Bill got a immense smile he 'd forgotten about their accepting of his claim. With all that had been going on the last hebdomad it had n't been that hard.

'' Now that we have that in order, '' Twitty stated. `` When do you think that we might startle having our first l for you Sire ? ''

'' Yes sire, though you know that we will remain as your witness 'til we deliver. Then we will have to think of a nanner to find out them so we can learn over you. '' Glenna added.

measure looked at both of them with shock absorber, outfit ? This soon ? Throwing up his arm in capitulation he shook his head teacher as he headed for the execution curtilage .