Rathpaw the badger walked along the dusty old path through Mossflower. He enjoyed these little strolls every now and then; watching the birds fly through the sky, the sound of the wind gently blowing through the trees, and the crisp aroma of the spring daisy's. Those were some of the reasons why he enjoyed living in Mossflower country.
That, and the Redwallers hospitality and food. Oh how he loved their food! It was the best he had ever had in his entire life, and it just keeps getting better every year! Aaah, The badger thought to himself as he continued his walk, how I love that food!
The badger was about to go into another day dream about food again when he heard a commotion going on to his left. The badger stopped in his tracks and listened, very carefully, for any other noise. Soon he heard it again, this time more audibly, the sound of a group of beasts having some sort of celebration. Smiling to himself, the badger chuckled. Ha, the badger thought as he pushed his way through some bushes, I'll be damned if it isn't Log a log and his shrews!
The badger lumbered through the forest and was about to step into a clearing when he saw what was up ahead.
Rudder awoke from unconsciousness, her vision blurred and her head hurting. Shaking her head she slowly regained her senses. She smelled something like roast bird, and looking up she saw a group of savage beasts of all sizes, dancing around a fire like mad beasts. They appeared to be doing some kind of ritualistic dance, dancing in a circle and chanting random nonsense. But her attention was turned to a tent nearby as she heard two beasts arguing about her.
"Eeerr…. I still don't see why I can't just eat her now! Or at least the rat!" A loud, booming, and agitated voice said. A quieter and calmer voice responded to the louder one,
"Now, now, my large and hungry friend, we can't just rush things." The louder voice got frighteningly loud as the other beast roared,
"I'M THROUGH WAITING! I'M THROUGH WITH EATING BIRDS! I WANT FRESHER, LEANER, JUICIER MEEEEAAT!" Rudders eyes widened as a massive, badger like monster tore out of the tent, teeth and fangs bared. Trying to back away from the beast she bumped into the rat tied next to her. The rat woke up and let out a scream as the massive beast grabbed him. The monster grabbed his chains in his other paw and snapped them with a swift yank. Growling, the large creature opened up its large mouth and crammed the rat into his maw. Rudder screamed in horror as she saw the rat wriggle around in the monsters maw, and the monster would have bitten down and broken the rat's spine if it weren't for the leader of the clan stepping in.
"WOLGREG! YOU WILL SPIT OUR PRISONER OUT THIS INSTANT!" The fox said in a commanding, but still calm, voice. The celebration stopped and all the beasts in the camp stopped dancing, watching the badger and their leader. The nightmarish badger growled and rolled his eyes, thoroughly annoyed. The fox whipped out his curve sword, his eyes filled with anger.
"Do as I say, or I will take your head with one swift stroke of my blade." The monster knew of his masters skills with a sword, and had no wish to challenge him. Grabbing the rats tail he yanked him out of his mouth. The rat was covered in saliva, and the badger glared into the rats eyes with an evil fire in his own, the rat shaking all over in fear.
"Mark my words rat-I will finish my "dinner" with you eventually!" Then the monster tossed the rat into rudders lap, and silently walked back into his tent. The fox turned to the rest of the beasts in camp, smiling broadly to them.
"Well, Back to the celebration!" And they did just that. The beasts continued to dance around the fire, chanting away like the little savages they were. The fox laughed to himself and turned to the two prisoners before them.
"Now don't get too comfortable. I can't keep Wolgreg away from you two for long."
Rathpaw had seen enough of this. As quietly as possible he snuck back onto the trail. As soon as he thought he was far enough away, he ran as fast as his paws could take him back to the abbey.
I finally got around to updating for once! Please read and review! And also, today is April 1, 2012, and its April fools day! Not only that, it's my birthdays today! I'm sixteen now! YAY!