Chapter 13

Night fell down on Mossflower Woods, Firesnout was getting closer to his kills. The dastardly fox imagined all of the rewards he would receive after he killed Samkim, Arula, Mara, and Pikkle. He'd get promoted, have the best food and weapons, and to be praised throughout all of the seasons. The fox followed the trail.

Abbot Saxus and Sister Henriette stumbled upon a bush full of wild strawberries, the pair picked off them and placed the berries in their woven wicker baskets.

"Well, Father Aboot, that is some food for us."

"Yes, but let's not get our hopes up just yet, Sister. We still have plenty to go."

"Right you are, Father. I sure do hope Samkim and the others are all right."

"Do not fret, Sister. Martin is watching over those four, he will not let harm come to them."

Saxus said in a soothing voice. This calmed down Henriette. Henriette smiled at her Abbot.

Samkim and Arula were both sleeping underneath a tree, when a young frilled newt stared at the pair, his black beady eyes looked at the squirrel and molemaid, he wore a sash around his stomach, clad in an unbutton tunic, and wielded a rusty sword. He didn't take into effect that Mara and Pikkle were right behind him.

"State your business, you slimy slitherer!"

Pikkle shouted pointing his staff at the newt, the newt spoke in a calm tone, and he only spoke in rhymes.

"My humblest apologies, but I saw your squirrel and molemaid are sleeping next to some commodities. I am called Geku the Dancer, and I am quiet prancer. I say this due to the fact is you should never sneak up on me from my back. You never see me leave, and you never see me come, before I start to fight, your day is as good as done."

Geku said as his slithering tongue waved. Pikkle and Mara readied themselves for a fight. Geku drew his blade and in a flash, he was already within close range to the Badgermum and hare. Mara was on the defense, as well as Pikkle. Geku was still zipping and dashing towards the two, his black eyes pierced like hot coals in the fires of hell. Mara and Pikkle were truly in danger.

Far from the frey Jusato slept in the Abbot's comfy swan feathers bed, but his rest wasn't so pleasant. The ferret dreamt of a mouse clad in armor from head to footpaw, wielding a giant broadsword and a shield with the letter "M." Jusato ran for his life but each time he tried to escape, a wall would rise up from the ground and block the poor wretch. Jusato drew his sword but as he clashed his weapon with the mouse's, it shattered into a million pieces. Hot tears of a frightened coward streamed down the ferret's whiskers and cheeks. Jusato stammered while raising his paws up in surrender.

"Wh-wh-who are y-y-y-you? Wha-wha-what are you?"

Jusato cried. The mouse spoke in a booming voice.

"I am a warning to those who conquer this sanctuary. I am a message to those thst maim and kill for fun, leave this beloved place. Evil is not welcome here in Redwall Abbey."

The mouse said, then he jabbed the broadsword right into Jusato's stomach, as soon as the sword pierced his underbelly. Jusato woke up screaming in terror. Jusato was in a cold sweat, he gripped the comforter sheet. He then sighed in relief.

"Just a stupid nightmare, I won't let some 'ghost' threaten me or my crew, I have a destiny to fulfill, and it will not be interrupted by some measly mouse ghost."

Jusato growled as he laid back down. Outside, a weasel wearing a chainmail vest and a leather belt was guarding his Commander's dormitories.

Meanwhile, near the base of Salamandastron Raluska and two other rats accompanied the ferret Commander. Raluska had a rope with a hook attatched to it, his cronies had the same item as well.

"Okay, my comrades. We are here to assassinate Urthwyte the Mighty, and the rest of his supporters. His Long Patrol hares will be guarding their beloved Badgerlord. Luckily, his dormitories are near the cave entrance, that is where the stripedog wakes up to see the horizon, we're gonna climb up their, sneak into his bedroom, once we're in, I'm gonna slit his gullet. Crowning myself Lord of the Mountain."

The ferret his two rats.

"Gillo, Gallo. You two will be climbing first, I'll follow behind."

Gillo the first rat twin, wore a worn down tunic and sash around his waist, whereas his brother Gallo wore a sleeveless robe and leather belt. The two never really talked but they had a connection with each other, and they were extremely loyal to Raluska, Beirolo, and Jusato. The twin swung their grappling hooks near the entrance of the high up cave, the sounds of metal clinking to rock sounded. The rat brothers scurried up their ropes. In a flash, the duo were in the entrance. Raluska swung his rope and swiftly climbed up it. The ferret drew a long dagger from his sheath and gave a wide grin.

"Your time is up, badger."