Yay next chapter! ^^ Sorry I missed last week...I have been very busy with school and junk xP So yeah, chapter 2...I'm sorry it's so short...
Oh! Redwall and Dramz are (c) Brian Jacques...Viryah, Kami, Snowbrush, Stone Eyes, and Saria are all (c) moi~
Viryah hurried up a flight of thickly carpeted stairs, paused for breath at the top, and rushed down the hallway. When she finally reached the end, she stopped in front of a huge mahogany with a golden knocker in the shape of a wolverine's head.
Viryah brushed down her skirt, in order to look presentable, and rapped the knocker four times. A low growl sounded from behind the thick door.
"Who is it?"
"Viryah, sire," Viryah worked to keep her voice from quavering. "I would speak with you."
"Come in."
Viryah grasped the golden door and pulled.
A huge wolverine with coarse black and dark brown fur sat stiffly on a massive oaken throne. He was clothed in thick velvet robes, which were clasped with a glowing ruby brooch. On his head sat a golden crown encrusted with rubies. His eyes were narrow yellow slits, and two of his thorn-sharp fangs showed even with his mouth closed.
Viryah gulped nervously. "Lord Dramz, Ruler of the Land of Ice and Snow, King of-"
"Oh, get on with it, fox!" the wolverine roared impatiently.
Viryah flinched. "Er-your Highness, I have had a vision."
Dramz gnawed impatiently at a hang-claw. "Well, you are my seer. It is your job to see visions and interpret them to me. Well, go on."
"I have had a vision. In this vision, I see my body, laying in a pool of blood, and a beast shrouded in darkness standing over it, laughing." Viryah paused.
"Well, what does it mean?"
"Oh, that is not the end, your Majesty. This image fades, and I see yourself, your wife, and your sons. You are afraid, for without the guidance of a seer, you find yourself wandering the land of dreams and visions in darkness." Viryah waited for her master to comment.
Dramz suddenly came to attention. "Well, if this...this dream...turns to be true, what do you suggest be done about it?"
"If this dream is just that-a dream-then we have nothing to fear. However, if it does turn out to be a sign from the future, I must appoint an apprentice as soon as possible."
"Well, this presents a problem," Dramz replied. "You have not seen the signs of a seer in another creature. Who would you appoint as an apprentice?"
Viryah's eyes glinted. "With your permission, of course, I would like to run a test on the creatures in your horde."
"But there are so many creatures in my horde! How would you test them all?"
Viryah smiled. "Just a simple, short test. That is all, I promise. If one of your beasts is fit to become an apprentice seer, they will pass the test. However, the creatures who have the most seer talent are usually foxes. I will begin with your foxes, and if none of them prevail, I will move on to your ermine."
"You have done well, my seer. Good luck on your test." Dramz nodded to Viryah, confirming that she was dismissed.
The vixen left without a word.