EPISODE II: THE SECRET OF SANDLEFORD.

That night, Fiver wasn't the one to get a vision it was Walnut. He saw Sandleford... Hazel, Fiver, he saw their parents as well. It was when Hazel and Fiver were only newborn rabbits. He saw himself with them, a Hawk grabbed him. Then he saw the Black Rabbit of Inlay and he told him a secret:

"Your parents hid the truth about from your brothers, sisters and friends, they denied your existence. You lived your life on your own, fending off enemies like a lone ranger you must tell only, when the time is right."

"Are you here to take me Black Rabbit?" Said He.

"No, you have a very, very long time, before I take you to the land beyond, there, you will be taken to the land of light, but for now keep your heritage a secret. It will only trouble Hazel to know the truth of Sandleford. Hazel and Fiver never knew their parents, it be most unwise to mention it straight away, they will find out by themselves in time...For now, you must stay with Watership Down till the very end, and Frith has commanded you be protected, I can only protect you from being carried by me, the rest you must do on your own. BUT I can't fight the predictors; I can only manage Rabbit problems, trust in your friends, and in Frith, and always be brave, cunning, and full of tricks." Replied the rabbit of Inlay.

"Why does Frith see me as so important?" Asked Walnut

"You, Hazel, and Fiver are closer descendants to Elaraah, than any other, he has things planned for you all, but I can't tell you anything more, it's dangerous to know too much about your future. I must go, as a spirit of another world, I can't spend too much time here." Replied Inlay of Black.

Walnut shuddered out of his vision, and collapsed.

"Walnut!" Hawkbit shouted, and then down the burrow he shouted "Help!! Rabbit Down, Someone Help!!"

"What happened?" Asked Hazel.

"He looked like fiver when he gets a vision, kept mumbling about Sandleford, a hawk, and something about the Black Rabbit. Then he collapsed."

"He's still breathing Hazel." Blackberry said.

"Let's get him inside." Hazel said, a little worried.

Hawkbit glared at the sky, "Please, Frith, Protect Walnut, you sent him to me I know it - I need him don't take him away, he is my best friend..."

Walnut lay in a bed of straw and grass, shivering, his eyes closed.

"Walnut, its Fiver, you know me, what did you see?"

"I cannot s--sa-y... He made me promise." He replied.

"Who did?" Fiver returned

"Inlay...Rabbit..." Walnut gasped

All the rabbits looked at each other in fear, except Hazel, his glance as stubborn and brave as ever.

"Frith, don't let me have that vision again, please." Walnut arose.

"He's come too." Said Bigwig, excited.

"Did you see the future, Walnut?" asked Fiver.

"No. The Past and the Inlay Rabbit. I was taken by a Hawk, my Owzler, my parents, my friends - they abandoned me."

"It doesn't matter now Walnut, Your here on the down, your home, we're your family." Hazel smiled.

This felt awkward, Walnut appreciated Hazel trying to cheer him up, but this line made him feel more uncomfortable.

Walnut didn't eat that morning, his stare was indescribable.

"What's wrong Walnut; don't let a vision tear you up?" Fiver placed a paw, reassuringly, on his shoulder.

"The Black Inlay is telling the truth; Sandleford is whence from you came, The Hawk took you to land afar;
Hazel, Fiver your brothers are." Fiver shuddered.

"I'm sorry I didn't tell you he made me promise, Fiver I was afraid of Him, and afraid that it would give you memories you didn't want or need." Returned Walnut

"Sandleford haunts me no more. Watership Down is where I belong, and it's what I love. So your Hazel's Twin brother?"

"Yes, we were born at the same time, Fiver. I got caught by a Hawk on the boundaries of Sandleford. They were so ashamed of me, they never mentioned me, and by the time you and Hazel were old enough to think for yourself, they most likely weren't there. I don't know what happened to them, and from what I see in your eyes, you and Hazel know nothing of them either."

"Sandleford is destroyed, my vision warned me, Bigwig, Hazel and I fled, and came here to Watership. We made it out of there just in time. We never knew our parents; they died when we were young."

"I'm sorry about those who didn't come. I can sense it's on your mind.
You want to tell me but can't find the words. There in a better place now, grieve them not, there with you always."

"Thanks Brother." Said Fiver, sincerely.

"Right Owzler, Training, Front and Centre!" Shouted Bigwig.

All the older Rabbits appeared before him.

"Walnut, you're relieved, you're not ready for combat." Said Bigwig.

"I feel fine what kind of Owzler am I to not train every time I have a bad dream?"

"I like you, Walnut, You remind me of myself, very well, well its tackling today Hazel doesn't know so I need all of you to be 110 percent Stealthy. He wants to know our progress, and I want to surprise him, if the Junior Owzler can do it, so can we!"

The Rabbits submerged themselves in the tall grass of the warren, like lioness' staking their prey. They slowly came to Hazel's position, and formed a straight line, one rabbit behind the other, and charged. Hazel went flying over.

"Bigwig what's this about?" Hazel asked.

"Our progress report." smirked Bigwig.

Hazel chuckled, "Okay, Well done everyone, I must admit I didn't expect that today."

"Looks like you could do with some Listen, Sniff, Watch training Hazel, you're getting a little Rusty, just because you're on the down doesn't mean you're safe. I know our predators are pretty forward but some of them ain't as upfront they can be sly when you least expect it." Bigwig Smirked

"You have a point Bigwig, but our Owzler is smarter than any dumb fox." Hazel added, "But I will come train with you tomorrow"

Fiver looked at Hazel, and recoiled back, bumping into Walnut.

"Careful, Fiver." Walnut said.

"The Black Inlay is telling the truth Sandleford is whence from you came, The Hawk took you to land afar, Hazel, Fiver your brothers are." Fiver shuddered again.

"What is this Fiver, just what do you mean by Sandleford and who is brothers to us?" Hazel glanced

"Inlay revealed to me, that it is I. I am your brother Hazel. Your twin brother."

"I have a brother - another brother?" Hazel gasped, "I have a Twin Brother!!" He grabbed Walnut, and embraced him tight.

"Easy on, Let me breathe Hazel!" He Smiled.

"I think this calls for a celebration don't you think?" Said Bigwig

"Yes, Lets go inside and tell the news; we'll have a feast with the extra flah-raah!!"

"Everyone, I have something to say." Hazel said, the crowd drowning him out

"STOW IT!!" Bigwig Shouted.

"Everyone, I trust you all know walnut by now, now is time to tell you something else. Walnut is from Sandleford. He was taken by a hawk when we were all only youngsters, he has arrived at Watership Down, thank Frith. There's something else, you've probably noticed that he looks a lot like me. It has been told to me, that his vision, revealed that he is indeed, my identical twin brother, we were born at the same time, separated at birth, and had no knowledge of each other, so tonight for this reason we feast in his honour. We now after much fighting, toil, sorrow, despair, and hurt lost Woundwort and won our freedom and happiness. Now we finally have something good, and warm, and happy and joyful to celebrate. Let us now focus on building a brighter tomorrow, a brighter future, for everyone on Watership Down, for everyone at Redstone. Let us remember those who fell so we may live. Tonight we feast, like Elaraah!!" He smashed a peach with his foot and the crowd cheered.

"Raah Hazel, Raah Hazel," and mixes of, "Welcome Walnut, Welcome Walnut!"

"Dive In Lads!!" Shouted Bigwig, He, Hazel, Fiver, and Walnut all jumping from the ledge, into the pile of stored flah-raah, the laughter and cheers really loud. The partying went on all night.

There was no Flah-Raah left, they all ate like Gluttons. "Guess its back to raiding farms tomorrow." Smiled Hawkbit his hand over his full belly.

"For now," Walnut returned, and turned to Bigwig, "May I volunteer for Night Sentry duty?"

"You may, well off you go, who will you take with you...I think Hawkbit is too full too move." Bigwig Replied

"Hazel, would you like to share night duty with me, we can talk, and catch up so to speak?" Asked Walnut

"Sounds like a great idea, Lets go." Hazel replied.

That night Hazel told him about the Journey to Watership Down...The Dog, The Lake, The Party doubting Fiver, and then the mist of fog, followed by the High Hills.

"We raided the farm and ate Flah-Raah and met Hannah, and gull Keyhar, he left not so long ago, but he helped a Hawk, with some of the other Rabbits, he fights for us now, were friends with him. We were short of does, that's how Woundwort, the one eyed rabbit giant fell enemies with us." Hazel finished.

"I wish I could have been there to help you, brother." Walnut added.

"I know, but your here now." He glanced at the horizon, "The sun is rising, we'd best change shifts and get some sleep before training. Come, I'll walk you in. I'll tell you more stories, next night shift if you like."

"I'd like that Hazel." Said Walnut, "If it's okay with you."

"Of course, it's the least I can do."

They entered the Warren, for Dandelion and Fiver to take over until Sufley.