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A/N: Welcome back Gentle Readers! Ahh, I love the smell of new fiction in the morning! Now, the beginning of Book Two: A Hero's Quest; you're going to be seeing a lot more familiar characters. Hope that you enjoy.
Chapter Seven: A Hero's Summoning
Several days had passed since the prisoners from Destruction Bloodclaw's horde had been sent out to sea to find their own way. The foul wolf's corpse had been burned far out on the beach with the ashes left for the wind to scatter. Otherwise, things had been rather joyful; the hares had begun their drills again and had cheerfully embraced Sheede's motley crew. A new Long Patrol was being started and was being led by a very proud Captain Phillet Longears Stridefellow the Third. The Silvercat and Commander Thornblower held joint leadership of the mountain; yes, things seemed to be moving steadily back to normal. But then, one night Sheede had a dream.
After a long day she had fallen gratefully into her warm bed and was asleep instantly. In her dream she found herself at the Gates of the Dark Forest; her heart was pounding as she watched the gate slowly open and a line of figures strode out. The first in line was a tall mighty badger lord and Sheede felt dwarfed before him.
"Sheede Silvercat, your journey is not yet over." His voice filled her head with a powerful resonance that made her shiver, "I and my brothers and sisters have to tell you of your duty and give you aid in your long quest. I am Boar the Fighter; I made this mountain what it is and I grant you Strength." And with that he stepped away and another great Badger, with a falcon on his broad shoulder stepped forward and spoke,
"The Mountain needs a new Lord warrior; seek him in the cold north. I am Sunflash the Mace and I will send you an ally." He stepped away. Now a female badger came forward and smiled kindly to her,
"A warrior is nothing without Compassion. I am Cregga Rose Eyes; and that I grant you." Next came an older badger with rheumy eyes and gray fur.
"I am Bluepaw the Bold. That wolf stole the mountain and the lives of many of my proud hares. You must avenge them! Seek him far in Mossflower; I will grant you Determination. Death must not be victorious!" Behind Bluepaw was another badger, but this one struck Sheede as a sort of father figure and she felt her heart warm when she saw him.
"Sheede Silvercat, I am Russano the Wise; you have done well so far but the journey is still long. I will give you two gifts; Wisdom and Time, use them well noble cat." The last figure was not a badger at all; but a mouse in shining armor. His eyes shone like steel and Sheede knew him instantly as a powerful warrior and without thought she bowed to him in respect.
"Rise Sheede Silvercat." His voice was strong and reassuring and Sheede rose without fear, "I am Martin the Warrior; guardian spirit of Redwall Abbey. The wolf Death Raventooth as taken control and holds the kind abbey beasts as slaves. You are the only one who can gather a force strong enough to oppose him! Before you journey north, go east into Mossflower and seek the Gousim shrews; there you will find my sword. It will be yours to wield against the wolf. The lives of many rest in your paws." Sheede stood before the ancient warriors held up her paws,
"Lords and Lady! I will go on the this quest but I am only one beast!" Martin the Warrior answered gently,
"Only one may leave the mountain with you; the rest will be needed here."
"Who shall I take then?" she asked the fading spirits, only Russano's gentle voice reached her,
"At the right time, you will know. Good luck Warrior!" Then the Gates to the Dark Forest slowly shut and Sheede awoke to the morning sun.
A/N: Yes, it's short but I just wanted to wet your appetite so that you stay tuned. Plus, the more you review, the faster I write. And don' t ferget the tacos!
A/N: Welcome back Gentle Readers! Ahh, I love the smell of new fiction in the morning! Now, the beginning of Book Two: A Hero's Quest; you're going to be seeing a lot more familiar characters. Hope that you enjoy.
Chapter Seven: A Hero's Summoning
Several days had passed since the prisoners from Destruction Bloodclaw's horde had been sent out to sea to find their own way. The foul wolf's corpse had been burned far out on the beach with the ashes left for the wind to scatter. Otherwise, things had been rather joyful; the hares had begun their drills again and had cheerfully embraced Sheede's motley crew. A new Long Patrol was being started and was being led by a very proud Captain Phillet Longears Stridefellow the Third. The Silvercat and Commander Thornblower held joint leadership of the mountain; yes, things seemed to be moving steadily back to normal. But then, one night Sheede had a dream.
After a long day she had fallen gratefully into her warm bed and was asleep instantly. In her dream she found herself at the Gates of the Dark Forest; her heart was pounding as she watched the gate slowly open and a line of figures strode out. The first in line was a tall mighty badger lord and Sheede felt dwarfed before him.
"Sheede Silvercat, your journey is not yet over." His voice filled her head with a powerful resonance that made her shiver, "I and my brothers and sisters have to tell you of your duty and give you aid in your long quest. I am Boar the Fighter; I made this mountain what it is and I grant you Strength." And with that he stepped away and another great Badger, with a falcon on his broad shoulder stepped forward and spoke,
"The Mountain needs a new Lord warrior; seek him in the cold north. I am Sunflash the Mace and I will send you an ally." He stepped away. Now a female badger came forward and smiled kindly to her,
"A warrior is nothing without Compassion. I am Cregga Rose Eyes; and that I grant you." Next came an older badger with rheumy eyes and gray fur.
"I am Bluepaw the Bold. That wolf stole the mountain and the lives of many of my proud hares. You must avenge them! Seek him far in Mossflower; I will grant you Determination. Death must not be victorious!" Behind Bluepaw was another badger, but this one struck Sheede as a sort of father figure and she felt her heart warm when she saw him.
"Sheede Silvercat, I am Russano the Wise; you have done well so far but the journey is still long. I will give you two gifts; Wisdom and Time, use them well noble cat." The last figure was not a badger at all; but a mouse in shining armor. His eyes shone like steel and Sheede knew him instantly as a powerful warrior and without thought she bowed to him in respect.
"Rise Sheede Silvercat." His voice was strong and reassuring and Sheede rose without fear, "I am Martin the Warrior; guardian spirit of Redwall Abbey. The wolf Death Raventooth as taken control and holds the kind abbey beasts as slaves. You are the only one who can gather a force strong enough to oppose him! Before you journey north, go east into Mossflower and seek the Gousim shrews; there you will find my sword. It will be yours to wield against the wolf. The lives of many rest in your paws." Sheede stood before the ancient warriors held up her paws,
"Lords and Lady! I will go on the this quest but I am only one beast!" Martin the Warrior answered gently,
"Only one may leave the mountain with you; the rest will be needed here."
"Who shall I take then?" she asked the fading spirits, only Russano's gentle voice reached her,
"At the right time, you will know. Good luck Warrior!" Then the Gates to the Dark Forest slowly shut and Sheede awoke to the morning sun.
A/N: Yes, it's short but I just wanted to wet your appetite so that you stay tuned. Plus, the more you review, the faster I write. And don' t ferget the tacos!