While Boq was fast asleep, Takara had snuck out of the tent to go see the master of the village. She cunningly streaked from left to right without making a sound as to wake up Boq for he was a sound sleeper. Takara walked in on all four paws and waited the arrival of the master. Just then from out of the shadows emerged a dark colored wolf. The wolf had dark grey fur and was male. His name was Defiler. Takara gained her courage and sat straight up.
"I would have expected you would come sooner." said Defiler. He sat down and was awaiting Takara's reply. For some reason, everyone had feared this lone wolf. He showed his anger through his voice and his eyes. Takara gulped.
"I didn't want to wake him." she said at last. Defiler knew who she was talking about. Defiler never liked humans or machines for that matter. But Boq seemed like a nice person to him. But every animal knew that it was Elphaba's doing for them still being alive. Defiler sighed.
"You seem to care too much. What is it about that boy that you like so much?" asked Defiler out of curiousity. Takara felt like not replying. But she had to. She was talking with the master and everyone replied to his questions.
"He seems so mysterious. Like as if there's more to him than I know. Whenever I ask him about his past he says he doesn't know." replied Takara. Defiler was being to become more concerned about this boy that Takara knew. Defiler had finally made his decision and was ready to put it into action.
"You must leave tonight. You and the boy." said Defiler. Takara gasped. She was immediately shaking her head. "The boy knows too much. In order for us to be safe, you must leave with him. Guide him on the path towards Rush Margins." continued Defiler.
"Defiler have you gone mad!? What are you saying?" asked Takara. Defiler at that moment was putting things into a huge satchel. Defiler turned his head quickly and was angered. Takara was starting to back up against the walls, with her white chest sticking out.
Defiler growled at such a comment. "Just shut the hell up and listen!" he shouted. Takara put her paws and her mouth indicating that she would be quiet. "Answer my question. Did he ever say anything when you asked if he knew the name of Elphaba?" asked Defiler calmly. Takara shook her head. "Then that means he's hiding a secret. Plus I can smell someting evil heading this way." continued Defiler. He dragged the satchel to Takara and placed it on her back. "Now listen carefully, my pet. I want you to take this and guide the boy to a sanctuary in Rush Margins just outside of Munchkinland. You'll find shelter there. Now hurry." said Defiler.
"But what will happen to you?" asked Takara. Defiler went to back of the room and then sighed heavily and looked up in a serious manner. Takara was scared of the mission she was given. But she had to keep her promise. After all, Defiler was the one person who had found her abandoned at birth and raised her ever since. She had to take the mission.
"I have to defend my people. There is no doubt about that." said Defiler at last.
"Will we ever meet again?" asked Takara. She was close to tears and Defiler was in the same mood as she was. He shook his head. Takara then did the last thing anyone would have done. She rubbed her head against Defiler's and then said with a small voice, "I won't fail you." Defiler grinned to one side and then to the other.
"I know you won't. Now go." he said at last. Takara left the tent and rushed to wake Boq up who was still fast asleep. At that moment over the hill she saw a horde of dark creatures on horses. They were carrying torches in their hands and were ready to attack. Takara gaped at this and hurried even more. She dove into the tent and began to wake the tin man.
"Boq you stupid fool. Wake up!" she whispered. Boq yawned and sat up slowly. He seemed dazed and was ready to fall back to sleep. But Takara wouldn't allow that. She sighed and pounced on his armor. Boq was instanly awake and jumped up screaming.
He was still dazed from his sleep and was screaming to the heavens, "Where's the fire!?" Takara smacked him with her paw and that thankfully awoke Boq. "Thank you." he said sarcasticly. "Now tell me what's wrong." he said.
"Listen we don't have much time. We have to leave here immediately. A horde of dark creatures are on their way. Defiler told me to guide you to Rush Margins. He said we would find a sanctuary there. But you must come with me before we both get hurt." said Takara. Boq gasped at all of this and was instantly on his feet. They both rushed outside and were ready to take off. But it seemed that they left at a very bad time.
There in front of them was the horde of Octavius' men made of the same black substance as he. The leader, dressed in chain mail and armor, took out a scroll enouncing his arrival. He spoke in a low, british-type voice that made one quiver. "Let it be known throughout Oz that the great Lord Octavius is searching for the one they call "The Tin Man". He wishes to have a proper meating with said man. If the plaintiff wishes to refuse, then we will have eat you alive and spit out the organs." said the man.
Takara looked at Boq and whispered, "Remember our plan. We need to head for Rush Margins. Say no. I have a plan." Boq nodded. He then made his reply.
"I'm afraid I can't join you fellows. Make quick with your feast so that my friend may be on her way." replied Boq. The creatures crowded around them. Takara at the time was gathering some friends to fight. The leader of the man made a menacing grin.
"With pleasure." he said. He stretched out his body and attached himself to Boq who was on the floor trying to get the stuff off. At that moment Takara came back with other animals to fight. Among them was Defiler. He jumped on the other man ripping apart the substance. But it wasn't doing any good. It was attaching onto them. Just then Takara had backed against a tree. A small ringing sound came from the bag. It was the can of oil Boq used. It got louder and louder and it was weakening the creatures. The noise was killing them.
Just then some of the torches from the soliders had started to burn the substance and it was working. The flames grew huge. Takara ran towards Boq and quickly ripped the substance off of him. Once the substance was off Takara jumped back. Boq had changed into a human! She quickly lifted him over his shoulder and ran. She tried to find Defiler but could find no trace of him anywhere. She took one last look back as the rain started to fall on the enormous raging fire. She ran letting tears of sadness fall down her fur cheeks and mourned into the fading moonlight.
