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A_N: Ah, well, I'm back from vacation and so I shall continue my story! Though I was hoping for more reviews…o well, please read and review!
Wulliger asked the strange voice again, "Who's there??"
"Is Martin in there?" the voice asked.
"How do you know about Martin?"
"He was an old friend, and because you know the name, I'm assuming he's there." The voice replied.
Wulliger got a nearby Abbey dweller to go get Martin while he spoke to this mysterious creature.
Only 5 minutes later, Martin arrived at the gate wondering why he was called to be there.
"What's the matter dear friend?" Martin asked Wulliger.
"This stranger says she knows you. At least, it sounds like a she." Wulliger replied.
"Who is at our precious Abbey? Friend or foe?" Martin asked.
"Well, I would hope friend" the voice replied.
Martin instantly recognized that voice.
"Come in good friend!!" Martin said while opening the gate.
"Thank you" the voice said as it walked in.
The mysterious voice was Grath Longfletch, last of the Holt of Lutra and also Martin's long time friend.
"It's been awhile, Grath, how have you been? Have you still been staying with the Holt of Rudderwake?" Martin asked.
"Yes, and that is partially why I am here. You see, the sea king, Hawm, was swimming with his band of seals and they ran into some vermin. He and his band quickly ran without the vermin seeing them, or so they thought. Hawm is afraid that the vermin might try to attack the peaceful island, and if they don't, the vermin will be coming towards Mossflower." Grath explained.
"Wow, then, we must be prepared." Martin said, getting thoughts in his mind of what he should do.
"Hawm has requested to speak with you as soon as possible." Grath said.
"Well then, I guess I should be off, but first, why don't we have a bit of food?" Martin asked.
"You know I could never resist that offer." Grath said playfully.
After they got done having some vittles and drink, Abbess Tansy showed up to talk to them a bit.
"Mother Abbess, the sea king Hawm, you may remember him, has requested to speak to me. I will be gone but only 5-6 days. Hopefully no more than a week." Martin said.
"But you must be careful. If the vermin did not attack the island in which I live, then they will surely be headed this way." Grath added.
"Hmm, what a bad situation we are in. Without Martin or the Skipper and his crew, we don't have that many warriors. Nevertheless, this Abbey will not fall to any vermin." Abbess Tansy said.
"Well then, I suppose Grath and I should be going, I want to get back as soon as possible." Martin said, getting up from the table.
"Yes, we should be, we must hurry to get far before nightfall." Grath said in addition.
"You two be careful now, and don't worry about the Abbey, it hasn't fallen before and I don't intend to have it be defeated now." Abbess Tansy told them as they almost ran away.
Abbess Tansy wasn't ready for another battle. She was ready for a nice peaceful spring. That will have to wait I suppose, she thought, I must find some creatures ready and willing to fight.
~Ayame's note
Well, that's all for now, this isn't really a suspenseful story, I just didn't want to label it an Action/Adventure story. I've seen too many of those kind around. But I can try to make it suspenseful if you would like ^^
