Hey guys! I'll try to make the plot move here… All of the sudden, I want to write all this stuff but have to change it to make it fit with the characters! All this 'ring' business makes me want to watch "Lord of the Rings"! Anyway, here goes. Kudos to all who reviewed!

P2X-395, or Redwall

Chapter 3- Transport

Night settled in. Torches were and lit and fireflies flew through the air. Yawns escaped from the lips of the Dibbons and some of the older citizens of Mossflower. The rest were tired from digging all day, but the ring and podium captivated them and they could not sleep. Many were too scared to sleep. Those who were curious in the beginning stopped being curious after Martin pressed the dome again. They didn't like the way the ground shook every time.

Abbess Germaine, who had spent the day outside watching their progress, had walked over to see the objects for herself.

"I believe Martin's assessment that one object, the podium, controlling the other. But I also think that this is getting too strange and perilous for us. Tomorrow, when we are rested, we shall move this farther away from us."

"But Abbess!" Martin objected. "You said so yourself we shouldn't-"

"I know what I said, Martin. But I must consider the safety of everyone under my charge here. I know you are fearless, but many are frightened. None of us have ever seen anything like this. I understand your frustrations," she added when Martin turned away, scowling. "Please try to understand," she pleaded.

Reluctantly, Martin nodded his head, and everyone began packing up and calling it a night. Gnoff walked up to comfort his friend.

"Hey, maybe she's right. I have a feeling we are way over our furry heads with this. We may be dealing with something that not even a brave warrior like yourself could handle. Honestly, that thing looks like it's from outer space!"

Little did Gnoff, the Prince of Thieves, know how right he was.

Dawn broke out in beautiful hues of yellow, orange, and red in the sky. The early morning routine kicked in. The birds started to chirp and sing while little flowers opened their petals to absorb the sunlight. The creatures began stirring and opening sleepy eyes.

Martin barely slept for thinking about the ring and podium. He got up in a start. He hated that they were just going to move it and ignore it as if they never saw it. What was it? How did it work? Who used it? When was the last time it was used? The questions swirled in a cyclone in his head.

After breakfast, the animals gathered supplies and went to the ring. They decided to move the ring first. Figuring that the easiest way to move the ring is to roll it; they set about lifting it. The squirrels climbed surrounding trees and using ropes, began pulling upward while mice, moles, and other creatures pushed upward. It took everyone's strength, even for Bella.

Naquadah is very dense, therefore very heavy, but of course they didn't know that either. It did confirm Gnoff's suspicion and reinforced Martin's curiosity. By lunchtime, they were finally able to lift it and stabilize it. The ring imposed a majestic figure.

"It seems as if it was meant to stand up." Martin thought. "What a silly idea!"

The animals went to the Abbey for a delicious lunch. They had sore muscles and sore throats for it took a lot of singing "lumberjack" songs in order to help lift the ring. No one was ready for the surprise they would get when they came back.

I know that Redwall creatures don't think of outer space too much, but I added it in to make it fit for the story. Okay, please review!