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It was several days later when Pam finally received all the patches she had asked for. Each and every one was carefully inspected by her and matched up with the drawing that had been created. Once the patches had passed Pam's inspection she talked to Xipil about having a little ceremony for the little Kitsunes as well as the pups. She wanted to give the patches to the kids in front of anyone that was in the throne room.
Xipil had thought it was a grand idea and after long consideration had small swords made for the pups as well to replace the scavenged knives the pups were carrying. As far as the hair pin Kasai carried that was almost her personal symbol and wasn't going to be replaced. He had talked to both his weapons master as well as the local royal blacksmiths. He had made sure the blacksmiths knew he wanted real swords and not just some play thing. They promised they would be done in time for the ceremony.
Once they had everything ready they put their plan in motion. All the parents of the pups, senior wolves, a number of officers, and various officials were invited (read would be there or else) to the ceremony. They even had a cake and some drinks for the pups and kits. There was no way he could hold a party large enough for all the attendee's and this wasn't for them. It was specifically for the children.
The morning of the ceremony once breakfast was over Pam looked at the pups and the two Kitsunes and frowned. "Amarish I need all of you to change into you best cloths and report to the throne room at nine am sharp. There are a few things to be announced that you and your mousy hunters need to be made aware of. Take charge and ensure your troops are looking as best possible." She dismissed him.
He pricked his ears at her and tilted his head to one side and contemplated her words and what her spirit had to say. Her spirit wasn't giving anything away and had her normal emotions. He nodded at her. "Yes Auntie Pammy I will take care of it." He hopped down from his chair and waved Kasai over. "Take the girl pups and makes sure they are neat and clean. Gianni will helps you with that. I's will take the boy pups and take care of them."
They split up and hurried out of the room. Pam had to grin at the girl currently sitting in the chair. "I can't wait to see their expressions. If you want to come along please do. I know you have been doing some sewing for the pups to standardize what they wear on the mouse hunts." The girl grinned and put her sewing aside. Next to her chair was a small chair that Amariah was using. She still didn't have any urge to hunt since there were spiders. Instead she was learning actual sewing from the girl since she was still way too young to call clothes out of thin air. She had been helping with the little uniforms as well.
When Pam and the girl walked out of the room they encountered Mari and Gettie who were also heading to the throne room. Gettie had Amariah on her shoulder this morning. Since Dan wasn't there Amariah had been sitting on a number of shoulders. For some reason she loved sitting on Gettie's and Xipil's shoulder. With Xipil it was also sitting in his lap while he was holding court. She would quietly ask him questions about some of his decisions and he was teaching her a great deal. When she grew up she might not be a leader like her father or Amarish but she would stand next to her mate and help.
The small group walked into the throne room and Pam almost smiled. On one side facing Xipil was the pack members in a neat formation. On the other side were the court officials and they were far less organized. About five minutes before nine Amarish and Kasai walked in leading their little pack of pups and neatly formed up. Amarish stepped forward and spoke. "The mousy squad is present and accounted for." He stepped back and all the pups quieted down.
Xipil gave Amarish a nod and ignored the officials who glared at the pups. The last time they had been in there they had a puppy fight which most of them had been offended by. He glanced at the watch on his wrist and stood up and stepped down from the throne. "Good morning Ladies, Gentlemen, pack members and pups. I am here to make official a new section of the Imperial Guard. The new section has been loyal, diligent, exceeded their duty requirements, and been of a great boon to the palace."
He turned to Pam and gave her the nod. Pam stepped forward and smiled. "Thank you Xipil for allowing me to take over. The troops he is talking about have taken their orders very seriously and stand above all the others in that diligence. They have also helped save a senior wolf and helped ensure that the royal wing and those living in it have been kept safe. Now for the introduction of the new troops will Captain Amarish Silver-Tail step forward as well as Kasai Fire-heart. Bring your troop to formation in front of the throne please."
Amarish and Kasai traded startled looks. In his little voice Amarish called the pups to order and marched them out so they were standing in two lines in front of Xipil. When Amarish spoke his voice was somewhat nervous. "Clan Lord and Lady of the Clans we report as ordered." He was looking somewhat concerned as well since he still wasn't sure where this was going.
Pam looked at Xipil. He spoke to the crowd. "Since this issue was brought to my attention by Lady Alpha Pamela Legarith I chose to let her deal with it. She has my approval for her actions and what she is to do this morning."
Pam stepped forward and knelt down in front of Amarish and Kasai. "Amarish I have paid close attention to your actions and since you are doing a worthy job I talked to Xipil. He approved the formation of the new Imperial Mouse Assault Squad. It is to be led by Amarish and his mate to be Kasai." She pulled out a stack of the patches and waved him forward. "These are your squad patches. Since you are to be the leader you have the right to hand them out to the pups that are worthy of them."
Amarish stood there and looked at the patches in shock. He tried to say something but tears were flowing down his face. After a few moments he looked up at her. "Thanks you Auntie Pammy and thanks you Clan Lord Xipil." He looked back down at the patches and lightly stroked one.
As soon as Pam stood up the emperor took a small bundle from the Weapons Master and walked forward. "I have a present as well. For the pups who have earned the patch I have had replacements for the various knives that have been used." He handed it to Kasai and looked at Amarish. "As you give out those patches give out the swords. As to what Dan told you that applies here as well. They only come out when you are hunting the mice, rats, and spiders. Any other time they are to be kept in Lady Pam's room. I have a sword stand for them already installed."
He paused before returning to his seat. "The knives need to be returned to whence they came." He returned to his seat and sat down. "Order your troops and report to Lady Pam's room to have the patches sewn on your cloths. Dismissed."
Since Amarish was still a child he forgot decorum and hopped onto Xipil's lap and gave him a good hug. "Thanks you and this means a great deal to me and my squad." After one more hug he hopped down and was getting ready to march them out when a glowing silver portal appeared and his and Amariah's parents walked out.
Amaratsue smiled at him. "Take your squad to Lady Pam's room and we will be there momentarily." For a very brief moment he ignored the face that all the other Kitsunes went to one knee.