Title: Fleeing Efrafa
Author: Dark-Celeste37 Email: lauren_dunlop@hotmail.com Rating: PG Summary: Have you wondered what would have happened if the does didn't wait to be broken out? In this, they don't. They band together and escape, meeting up with Hazel's group. But danger still follows! Disclaimer: I do not own Watership Down, if I did I wouldn't be writing a fanfic! Though there are a couple officers in this story I own, Miccala and Gissa. But they're not important.
I wrote this story for a school assignment last year, and while I was sifting through the word documents on my pc, I found this and thought, why not put it on fanfiction.net? So here it is!
A rabbit, a young doe with a soft brown coat hopped over to a patch of emerald green grass that was swaying softly in the midsummer breeze. Munching hungrily, the doe- her name was Hyzenthlay- thought about her idea. She had gathered together a group of does that were unsatisfied with Efrafa's system, and they were going to go to the council and ask permission to leave Efrafa and start a new warren elsewhere. Three representatives of the group were to be present in the council room immediately after morning silflay to make their request.
A new doe joined the pondering Hyzenthlay, one by the name of Nethilta. She was one of the does in Hyzenthlay's group, and also one of the more sensible, strong willed and courageous does.
"Are you ready to go see the council?" asked Nethilta, a bit nervously.
"We'll be fine," replied Hyzenthlay calmly. She understood her friend's anxiety; this could be their only chance of leaving the crowded warren. "They won't punish us just for asking."
The smaller doe shifted uncomfortably. "I know. I just couldn't bear having to stay here forever. I don't think I can stand another week let alone the rest of our lives!" She nibbled at some grass then continued. "Anyway, we should go find Thethuthinnang now. Silflay will be over soon, and we must be at the council right after."
The council meetings were held in the largest chamber in the warren. The council listened to each rabbit's request or proposal and sent them on their way disappointed more often then not.
Hyzenthlay and the two other does other does chosen to represent the group at the council meeting were taken into the room, and led in front of a row of stern-looking rabbits.
A guard nudged Hyzenthlay, signaling that she was to speak. She began in a strong, purposeful voice.
"My name is Hyzenthlay, of the left haunch mark. Nethilta, Thethuthinnang and I came here representing a group of does from all marks. We wish to leave Efrafa and start a new warren somewhere else. It is much too crowded here, and we are so depressed we are unable to bear kittens. So we humbly ask permission to form a warren away from Efrafa."
The wizened rabbits of the council whispered briefly to each other and the middle one spoke bluntly. "NO." The answer resounded against the smooth walls of the large room, and the does' hearts fell.
Hyzenthlay glanced at Nethilta before speaking. "Please sir, the system is falling apart. We will go as far away as you wish!"
"I will not say it again! Now leave! Your presence here is no longer required. Guards, lead them out."
Hyzenthlay was at a loss. They couldn't argue anymore, that was clear by the look on each council member's face. With a defeated sigh, her spirit fled from her. She turned and allowed herself to be ushered out by the heavy guards. Nethilta and Thethuthinnang followed quickly, despair clouding their faces.
Hyzenthlay flopped wearily to the ground in her burrow, lacking the heart to tell her followers the outcome of the meeting. Instead she sent Nethilta to deliver the news.
"But how badly we need out of this prison!" Hyzenthlay said to herself desperately. "I suppose we haven't a choice now, though I had wished to avoid it if possible.We must plan an escape."
After she had rested, Hyzenthlay called for her two friends to meet in her burrow.
"You sent for us?" asked Thethuthinnang in a lost voice. "What more is there to be said?"
"Everything. We must plan an escape. It must make sure we get out of Efrafa safely, and when they search for us we will appear to have vanished into thin air."
Nethilta looked shocked, though hope flashed across her features. "An.An escape? But how? The only buck we have is Blackavar, and he's in poor shape and half-crazy since the council punished him for trying to escape!"
Hyzenthlay sighed. "I know, we'll have to do it without more bucks. But Blackavar can fight, and I'm fair certain he'll agree to join us. He'll want revenge for what they did to him."
Nethilta still hesitated. "Are you sure he won't refuse?"
"Blackavar's no coward. He's not afraid of pain or punishment. He'll leap at another chance to flee from Efrafa.
"Alright. Now we need a plan."
Hyzenthlay decided they'd best get some sleep before starting on a plan. Nethilta and Thethuthinnang would meet in her burrow at dawn to work on it. Hyzenthlay, however, hadn't a clue what she was going to do. She didn't have a plan in her head yet, not even the tiniest bit. Ideas ran through her head as she lay on her side, fending of Efrafa's suffocating atmosphere that surrounded her in the darkness.
A/N: How'd you like it? I'm not to sure of it myself, but my teacher gave me good marks! ^_~ Anyway, please review!!!
Author: Dark-Celeste37 Email: lauren_dunlop@hotmail.com Rating: PG Summary: Have you wondered what would have happened if the does didn't wait to be broken out? In this, they don't. They band together and escape, meeting up with Hazel's group. But danger still follows! Disclaimer: I do not own Watership Down, if I did I wouldn't be writing a fanfic! Though there are a couple officers in this story I own, Miccala and Gissa. But they're not important.
I wrote this story for a school assignment last year, and while I was sifting through the word documents on my pc, I found this and thought, why not put it on fanfiction.net? So here it is!
A rabbit, a young doe with a soft brown coat hopped over to a patch of emerald green grass that was swaying softly in the midsummer breeze. Munching hungrily, the doe- her name was Hyzenthlay- thought about her idea. She had gathered together a group of does that were unsatisfied with Efrafa's system, and they were going to go to the council and ask permission to leave Efrafa and start a new warren elsewhere. Three representatives of the group were to be present in the council room immediately after morning silflay to make their request.
A new doe joined the pondering Hyzenthlay, one by the name of Nethilta. She was one of the does in Hyzenthlay's group, and also one of the more sensible, strong willed and courageous does.
"Are you ready to go see the council?" asked Nethilta, a bit nervously.
"We'll be fine," replied Hyzenthlay calmly. She understood her friend's anxiety; this could be their only chance of leaving the crowded warren. "They won't punish us just for asking."
The smaller doe shifted uncomfortably. "I know. I just couldn't bear having to stay here forever. I don't think I can stand another week let alone the rest of our lives!" She nibbled at some grass then continued. "Anyway, we should go find Thethuthinnang now. Silflay will be over soon, and we must be at the council right after."
The council meetings were held in the largest chamber in the warren. The council listened to each rabbit's request or proposal and sent them on their way disappointed more often then not.
Hyzenthlay and the two other does other does chosen to represent the group at the council meeting were taken into the room, and led in front of a row of stern-looking rabbits.
A guard nudged Hyzenthlay, signaling that she was to speak. She began in a strong, purposeful voice.
"My name is Hyzenthlay, of the left haunch mark. Nethilta, Thethuthinnang and I came here representing a group of does from all marks. We wish to leave Efrafa and start a new warren somewhere else. It is much too crowded here, and we are so depressed we are unable to bear kittens. So we humbly ask permission to form a warren away from Efrafa."
The wizened rabbits of the council whispered briefly to each other and the middle one spoke bluntly. "NO." The answer resounded against the smooth walls of the large room, and the does' hearts fell.
Hyzenthlay glanced at Nethilta before speaking. "Please sir, the system is falling apart. We will go as far away as you wish!"
"I will not say it again! Now leave! Your presence here is no longer required. Guards, lead them out."
Hyzenthlay was at a loss. They couldn't argue anymore, that was clear by the look on each council member's face. With a defeated sigh, her spirit fled from her. She turned and allowed herself to be ushered out by the heavy guards. Nethilta and Thethuthinnang followed quickly, despair clouding their faces.
Hyzenthlay flopped wearily to the ground in her burrow, lacking the heart to tell her followers the outcome of the meeting. Instead she sent Nethilta to deliver the news.
"But how badly we need out of this prison!" Hyzenthlay said to herself desperately. "I suppose we haven't a choice now, though I had wished to avoid it if possible.We must plan an escape."
After she had rested, Hyzenthlay called for her two friends to meet in her burrow.
"You sent for us?" asked Thethuthinnang in a lost voice. "What more is there to be said?"
"Everything. We must plan an escape. It must make sure we get out of Efrafa safely, and when they search for us we will appear to have vanished into thin air."
Nethilta looked shocked, though hope flashed across her features. "An.An escape? But how? The only buck we have is Blackavar, and he's in poor shape and half-crazy since the council punished him for trying to escape!"
Hyzenthlay sighed. "I know, we'll have to do it without more bucks. But Blackavar can fight, and I'm fair certain he'll agree to join us. He'll want revenge for what they did to him."
Nethilta still hesitated. "Are you sure he won't refuse?"
"Blackavar's no coward. He's not afraid of pain or punishment. He'll leap at another chance to flee from Efrafa.
"Alright. Now we need a plan."
Hyzenthlay decided they'd best get some sleep before starting on a plan. Nethilta and Thethuthinnang would meet in her burrow at dawn to work on it. Hyzenthlay, however, hadn't a clue what she was going to do. She didn't have a plan in her head yet, not even the tiniest bit. Ideas ran through her head as she lay on her side, fending of Efrafa's suffocating atmosphere that surrounded her in the darkness.
A/N: How'd you like it? I'm not to sure of it myself, but my teacher gave me good marks! ^_~ Anyway, please review!!!