Some hours later

I was laying on my back on a soft surface. It made no sense because the last thing I remembered was blacking out on the road. I slightly shifted each of my limbs, taking stock of my surroundings without opening my eyes. It seems that one of my foot paws was tied to the bed- probably to make sure I don't get out of bed. I also felt the tightness of bandages on my torso and arm.

There was a slight commotion coming from somewhere off to my left. I slowed my breathing so it would seem as though I was still asleep. The sound of a door opening and the voices became clear. It seemed they were arguing about what to do with me.

"She is a vermin, that means she is an enemy," Said a strong voice.

"But, Matthias think she was being attacked by other vermin." That voice was soft and filled with understanding.

"I'm sorry, Father Abbot, but Matthias has a point, she bears the markings of one and that means she was at one time a willing participant in their cruel deeds." That one sounded gruff and almost like pa's when I did something dangerous.

"Father, we are saying this to protect the abbey," said Matthias.

"Well, Matthias you are the warrior of the abbey but I still have the final decision and I say we give her a chance."

"Father Abbot!" Matthias's tone was becoming agitated.

"Matthias, Abbot, how about we keep her here just until she is healed." That voice was new and obviously female.

"I will only agree if a condition is that if she is ever seen within a day's travel of redwall again she will be killed," said the gruff voice.

I decided this was a good time to 'wake up'. I started to shift around and make small groans and yawns. Fluttering my eyes open, I discreetly taking the looks of all the other occupants in the room; there were two male mice, a pretty female mouse and a male otter. The otter and the younger male mouse had scowls on their faces. The otter looked a lot like pa but he has slightly darker fur, and might have been shorter but from where I lay on the bed I couldn't tell.

"So you're awake," said the mouse maid, walking over to me to apparently to look me over. The young mouse stiffened and turned towards me.

"Tess," warned Matthias, which I learned was the young male mouse, "you don't know if she is a danger. You shouldn't even be here."

"Well it's my job to be redwall's healer, so I will do my job just as you do yours," Tess snapped, glaring at Matthias. Matthias looked slightly more annoyed at her remark, but did nothing. Tess turned to me and spoke in a kind voice, "How are you feeling today? Any stiffness or lack of feeling, any where?"

I keep my face mostly blank as I reply, "No, aside from the pains that come from being shot, everything feels as it should." She starts asking other questions concerning my health status, as my mind wonders to my now lost family.

"STOAT!" that jerked me out of my reverie, I turned to Matthias as he had been the one to shout.

"Yes?"

"I was asking why your band of thieves chased you here and what your plans are!" Matthias growled.

"You think I'm with the two vermin that ruined my life!" I was furious, no wait, furious didn't cover it I was livid.

That's where I end it for this chapter. Comment please! ^.^ 3