MARLFOX
SCENE ONE:
:Dann, Song and a whole bunch of Redwallers, squirrels and shrews stare at where the tapestry of Martin should be.:
JANLUR
We have but one choice then... the tapestry must be retrieved! One of you must do this.
:The squirrel Rusvul shakes his head.:
RUSVUL
One does not simply walk after a Marlfox. They are hidden by more than just cloaks. They are an evil that does not sleep, ever watchful. They go to a barren wasteland, riddled in fire, and ash and dust. The very air they breathe is a poisonous fume. Not with ten thousand beasts could you do this. It is folly.
JANLUR
(Glaring at Rusvul.) Have you heard nothing I have said? The tapestry of Martin must be retrieved!
:The shrew that is acting as temporary leader for Log-a-log jumps forward.:
MAYON
And I suppose you think you're the one to do it!
RUSVUL
And if we fail, what then? What happens if we do not get back that which is ours?
:Everyone bursts out arguing. Dann stares for a long moment at the empty wall, and sounds seem to dim. Finally, Dann steps forward.:
DANN
I will go.
:No one pays him any attention, so he speaks louder.:
DANN (con't)
I will go!
:Silence falls and everyone stares at the young squirrel.:
DANN (con't)
I will bring back the tapestry... though, I do not know the way.
:Song comes up beside Dann, placing her paws on his shoulders.:
SONG
I will help you fulfill this task, Dann, as long as it is yours to fulfill.
:A young shrew dashes forward and stands by Dann.:
DIPPLER
I'm goin' too! You'll have to tie me up in a sack to stop me!
JANLUR
(Looking them over.) Three companions... very well, yours shall be the Fellowship of the Tapestry.
DIPPLER
Right! Where are we goin'?
