A/N: Hey I'm back! First the disclaimers, I own nothing of Redwall and make even less from my writings. Any character from those series belong to Brian Jaques. The rest is my imagination. Secondly a quick word to you readers. While I have a good idea for this story please don't expect it to be updated very quickly. I don't have a lot of time to write, and I've got another story I'm working on as well. I'll do my best to update quick, but don't be surprised if it takes me awhile. With that I invite you to relax, pull up a chair, and enjoy.
Prologue
The peaceful valley of Noonvale was buzzing with anticipation. The Matriarch had been due to give birth two days ago, yet the babe had not arrived. Outside their cottage the Patriarch paced nervously. He had been politely shown outside by the midwife. He had several things he could have been doing to keep his mind off his wife. That blasted sycamore tree for one, refused to fall. However at that moment nothing was as important to Urran Voh as his wife, Aryah.
Finally the door opened and the midwife came out. An old mousewife named Gracelyn. Urran rushed to the door.
"How is Aryah? Is she alright? Can I see her?"
Gracelyn smiled as she stood to one side of the doorway. "Of course."
Urran rushed inside and to the back bedroom he shared with his wife. Reaching the door he slowly opened it to reveal Aryah. She smiled at him as she looked up from the babe in her arms. "Come meet your daughter."
Urran felt his heart hammering in his chest as he looked at his small daughter for the first time. Only her face was visible through the blankets Gracelyn had wrapped around the tiny babe.
"Oh look at her. She's beautiful," Urran breathed. "Hello," he cooed. "You may have been born late but you're still daddy's little flower aren't you?"
A flash of inspiration dawned on Aryah as she watched Urran lose his heart to their firstborn. Aryah kissed her daughter's forehead as she cradled the babe. "Welcome to Noonvale, my little Laterose."
