The Laughing Flow'r
Four hares, one badger, one prophecy. The life of the chosen one, who needs to pick her friends and loved ones wisely, for she doesn't know who will turn on her. This is her quest to free Salamandastron from the white ferret.
Disclaimer: I don't own Rosie (Mariel; Bellmaker). I own the other characters.
Chapter 1
My mother, Ginger had her paws full from caring for her eight children. Jemima and I, Rosemary, give her enough trouble, being fourteen, but we also have six younger brothers and sisters. Sage and Dill are nine seasons old. Thyme and Parsley are seven seasons. Mint and Bay are both one season old. Mother has her work cut out for her.
"Jem, Rosie, will you please come here?" We heard our Pappy call as he strode through the door. Mother went to greet him when she noticed the mail in his paw.
"Yes, Pappy?" We both asked as Mother caught a quiet sob in her throat.
"Seems it's time for th' two of you t' go t' th' jolly ol' school that Mother an' I went t'."
"What kind 'a school, Pappy?" I asked the excitement showing in my voice.
"A university o' sorts. Th' details are determined at th' school. What do y'think, Jem?" Pappy seemed glad that I was interested.
"Pappy, do I have t' go?" Jem was very desperate and didn't want to leave home.
"You just might get your wish, dear. You just might." Pappy sighed heavily, "times are changing, an' troubles a'brewin'."
"So…What is th' school called?" I asked, breaking the silence.
"The school is U of M, er, University of Mossflower."
"So… we're going to a…University?" I was shocked, "but, Pappy, I'm not good enough to go to a University." I protested strongly.
"Yes you are an' y'll go an' do good. Now you girls go pack, here's a list of what y' need. See you in th' morn, wot Wot." Jem and I headed off to pack our things.
First chapter to a pretty old story. I've had this hanging around on another account. I felt I should combine them, and update this a bit. Minor changes have been made since I'm updating the story. There's not a whole lot changed in this first chapter. Anyone who knows the first version will notice more changes in subsequent chapters.
Hope everyone enjoys the story!
-Kitté
