"Why would you think somethin' stupid like that," Derek looked up at his brother as he and Shawn walked in.
"You didn't here," said Barial, looking at his little brother in surprise.
"Here what?" said Shawn looking at his friend blankly.
"There's been an attack on the north wall."
"What?" said Derek.
"Some wolf came up to the wall," Barial explained,"He told the guard to open the gate and when the guard had said no, the wolf pulled out a bow and shot him. Other guards came but the wolf called up a pack and slayed most of 'em all wid arrows."
"That's horrible!"Shawn said.
"Your damn right it is."
"What are we gonna do?
"Well, I was thinkin' maybe I sneak out o' the city and go to Redwall Abbey and ask for thier help," said Barial.
"We're in,"said Shawn and Derek simoltaniosly.
Barial stared at his friend and brother,"No, It's out of the question."
"Oh come on, please."said Derek.
"No. It's too dangerous. I couldn't live with myself if you two got hurt. Or worse, killed."
"As if you'd even make it to Redwall and back without us," said the young vole.
"You two aren't gonna stop naggin' me until I say yes, are you."
"Nope," said Shawn.
"Fine you can come. I'm off to bed, and I suggest you two do the same. We're leaving first thing in the morning."
As Barial walked off, Shawn turned to Derek ,"I guess we'll have to postpone our little trip."
"Not necessarily," said Derek with a grin."Redwall Abbey is actually right between us and The Halberd."
"So."
"So when we get to The Abbey we'll go off, get the halberd and bring it back here to destroy the wolves."
"Oh, okay," said Shawn.
"Right. Now let's go get some sleep. It'll be a long day tommorow."
"Alright."
They went to the bedroom where Barial was already fast asleep. Derek jumped into his bed while Shawn surled up on the floor. Soon were asleep.