Redwall learns of Blisa's kidnapping! or Lacota and Krystal, up in a tree, K-I-S-S... (Redemption of Marek TP)
Redwall: Cavern Hole
Oz the badger. LilyMoore the mouse and Butterclaw the Sparra. Lacota the squirrel. Krystal, another squirrel.
LilyMoore comes dashing in from Great hall, her friend Butterclaw the Sparra fluttering behind. "Benar! Elder Elmef! Somebeast!" She cries out anxiously, the bird adding his own calls. "Abbotworm must hearknow news! Talkingpaper tell badnews!"
Oz had been trying to take his nap for the afternoon, like he usually does after he has some tea, he wakes up and sits up better in the soft chair he was taking his nap in, "Hmm..what happen now, what sort of bad news?"
LilyMoore runs over to the badger, tears streaming down her cheeks as she waves her paws wildly about. "It's Blisa! Irinevok ahs her! Butterclaw was taking a message to Ferravale for me and he stopped by her house like he always does and he talked ot Ferdinand an..." she covers her mouth with a paw to stifle her sobs and Butterclaw picks up the tale, landing on the back of the badger's chair. "Ferretworm talksay that Blisacat wormfriend been grabbedtaken by crazyevil mouseworm and if birds looksee for her crazy mouseworm killee killee catfriend!" May 30, 2015 at 11:03 a.m.
Oz frowns, he can't see the fact she is crying but he can tell, "Whoa whao..calm down, when did this happen?"
LilyMoore just shakes her head. She can't even speak now, she's so close to weeping. Butterclaw ruffles his feathers and chirrups, "Ferretworm catguard talksaid that crazyevil mouseworm tookgrabbed catworm 2 sunrises ago."
"All this talk of 'crazyevil mouseworms' is depressing," a voice abruptly calls out, from the direction of the kitchen. "Please, for the love of sanity, talk about something lighter. All it's been this entire spring is doom and gloom, starting with Lorimis' passing. Crazy mice are bad and all, but I say, Redwall is gloomy enough lately." A squirrel enters the room. "And you, LillyMoore. Where have you been?"
Oz goes to hug Lillymoore and hears Lacota enter the room"It would seem this mouse has taken Blisa, Scioto's daughter..prehaps the sparrow can try and find out some more info and come back to let us know"
Butterclaw sings a few notes, then nods. "Butterclaw Sprrawarrior will flygo to Ferravaleplace and talkspeak with ferretworm! Goodhunting!" He flutters off as LilyMoore hugs the badger back, then quickly hides behind his chair. Wiping her eyes, she says in a choked voice, "What'd I do this time? I finished my week's worth of dishwashing, I promise! And I've been doing other chores...I've even stopped DAB from doing stuff. 4 times!" she holds up that many fingers for emphasis. "And Blisa's been kidnapped by Irinevok and'll probably get killed!"
Lacota sighs gravely. "By Martin's whiskers, is there nothing he won't do? Thank the stars he can't get into the abbey, at least... We are safe so long as we *stay off the road*." He shakes his finger for emphasis. "Honestly, nobeast should be going out there besides Flicktail, Lee, and the guards." He folds his arms over his chest. "I am not scolding you, child, you needn't hide from me. I've been merely somewhat worried, is all. You largely disappeared around the time Lorimis passed away, and I know your mother was worried sick. Come... Come here, lass." He holds his arms out, previously stern demeanor softening.
Oz nods "I agree with no beasts going outside the abbey, its safer inside the abbey and I believe Flicktail knows of whats going on now and is most likely keeping a patrol around. Is Lee back yet by the way?"
LilyMoore blinks slightly. "Momma went outside the Abbey and brought Dad back....and I woudl hope Flicky knows...." she mutters, then slowly comes out from behind the chair. Keeping her paws behind her back, she shuffles hesitantly over to the Friar. "I...was having some problems, but a friend helped me see the way out." She doesn't go into his hug, still basically afraid of him.
Lacota sighs. "I am sorry to hear that, lass. I know Lorimis thought very highly of you, though... Ringing the Bells is a very great honor, you know." He smiles, a rare sight. "He was proud of you, LillyMoore. He and I used to talk a lot over afternoon tea." The squirrel gazes off, remembering. "I think I shall miss that most about him, actually, those quiet chats." He shakes his head. "Either way, he believed in your potential, and I do, too..." Finally, Lacota replies to Oz, "I don't think so. Lee was more severely injured than I think he'd be willing to admit to. It's a damn shame, too. Lee is one of our best fighters, besides Flicktail and DoraRose, and I think right now we need all the fighters we can get..."
Oz says, "I am unsure whom else can fight well, from the abbey anyways. And If Ferravale knows then I am sure they will help."
Krystal makes her way into the room from the direction of the great hall, she nods to the beasts in the room and waits to see if much is going on before she speaks to any beast.
Lacota nods at Oz. "Certainly, though if Scioto's daughter is in danger, he's likely to be... Understandably distracted." He frowns. "I do hope Lee returns soon, though. His poor wife is worried sick. It's not good for her... delicate health to worry that much... I think she needs a long rest with Lee and their dibbuns away from Redwall, to be honest. I might suggest to Benar that he should order that otter to take a rest. He overworks himself, his wife worries, she gets ill..." He sighs, then spots the newcomer. "Krystal! You're up! Oh my, how are you feeling? Are you alright? Are you hungry? Can I get you some tea?" The note of concerned worry in his voice betrays his feelings.
LilyMoore looks confused. "He...he was proud of me? Why?" She looks between all the adults, completely baffled at this latest bit of news.
Oz lets Lacota answer that as he has to get back to the dibbuns soon, nap time ends soon .
Krystal smiles as she goes to hug Lacota, "I am ok...Lacota, I sleep well and I fine"
Lacota looks down at LilyMoore, then up at Krystal again. Hugging the squirrelmaid warmly, he smiles, a truly relaxed smile. "I am glad to hear that, my dear. I... confess I still worry..." He sighs, then shakes his head, and nods at LilyMoore again. "He was, lass. Why would he not be? You are maturing into a fine, upstanding beast. You are compassionate, caring, and kind. You owned up to your mistakes, took responsibility, apologized, and accepted the consequences without complaining. You are growing up, child, and will make a fine novice, should you choose to join the Order."
Oz lets the others talk as a novice comes to mention he is needed in the dibbun's room, he nods and excuses himself as he heads upstairs.
Krystal smiles "I heard being a novice is a good thing and something to be proud of, I mean I am unsure if I am novice material or not"
LilyMoore smiles slightly, still slightly confused. "Oh...." she looks at the floor, then looks back up at the Friar's face resolutely. "I'm not going to be a Novice, though. I'm going to be a Warrior, just like Momma and Flicktail and Martin!" She glances at the squirrelmaid. "I think you are...if you're not a troublemaker like me, or a Warrior like my mother."
Krystal shakes her head "I...really don't know how to fight, I just know how to..." She frowns "Not really do much, limited skills as didn't have anyone to...teach me much, my mother died when I was still young and my life was not like life here, my life has been so much better since I have come to the abbey"
Lacota leans over and lightly kisses Krystal's forehead. "Novice material, or not, I still lo..." The Friar blushes deeply red, and looks away, coughing awkwardly, before he replies to LilyMoore. "You will make a fine warrior, Lass. I have no doubt of that."
Krystal smiles at the kiss and gives Lacota a look of concern "You what?" She frowns at the cough "You ok?"
Lacota's face reddens, to the tips of his ears. "I said I..." he stumbles over his words awkwardly, "I...ahh... I..." The normally well composed Friar is suddenly stammering like a tongue-tied dibbun. "I-I... I..." He sighs, "I love you, Krystal... There, I said it."
LilyMoore smiles as the compliment, then makes a face at the super-awkward situation that has just happened. She struggles to not make fake gagging noises, even though she'd really like to...
Krystal eyes widen at this bit of news, she looks like she is unsure how to answer or what to do so she just stands there silent.
Lacota clamps his paws over his mouth. His face is red as a beet. "Ohhh... Dear... I'm sorry..." He rapidly smoothes down the front of his habit, and just as suddenly composes himself, maintaining his professional appearance. "Ahem... Quite. That just happened." He adjusts his glasses, and continues, in a more controlled voice, "Erm... Yes, Krystal, I will not deny it. I have feelings for you. You are a wonderful Lass."
LilyMoore can't take it anymore! She ducks behind the biggest chair in the room and, when she is out of sight of the squirrels, pretends to barf. This is just awful for her! That was always her least favourite parts in the stories of Matthias and Mattimeo and people like that. They almost always fell in love.
Krystal walks closer and goes to put her arms around Lacota and lays her head on his shoulder.
Lacota blushes again, and smiles, placing his arms around the squirrelmaid protectively. "I do, ah, apologize for essentially blurting it out for all to hear in Cavern Hole," he admits, "I had planned to invite you to a private picnic in the Garden of the Late Rose, and telling you there... But stuff always came up. Regardless, I am smitten, Krystal, and have been for a long time."
Krystal smiles "That would be nice, Lacota..and ...I have feelings for you as well. A picnic be very lovely and nice of you."
LilyMoore slides to the floor and covers her face with both paws. If this is what happens when you become a grown-up, then she wants to die young. Peeking around the edge of the chair, she mutters, "I wish you /had/ told her there..."
Lacota smiles warmly. "Mmm, I love picnics." He ear-perks, then looks down at LilyMoore. "Hmm? My dear child, I'm fairly certain that one day you too will meet a strapping young mouse and just fall head over heels in love... You know your hero Martin was in love, right? Rose of Noonvale." He chuckles, squeezing Krystal. "I do worry about you, though. That day you were out on the road... I was scared to death you might be hurt, or worse..."
Krystal nods "I...will have to stay inside then...dear"
LilyMoore scowls. "Yeah, but Laterose died, so he never go married. This is awful..." she adds the last bit in a grumble, then looks curiously at the squirrelmaid. "Why do you need to stay inside? Are you allergic to something? Or do mean not go on the road?" Anything to change the subject. Literally anything at all.
Krystal says, "The road is not safe, there is an insane beast out there.."
Lacota suddenly grows serious, nodding. "Yes child. The road is too hazardous. That Irenevok fellow could be anywhere... Our only protection is to remain inside the abbey, because that mouse doesn't have a strong enough force to invade Redwall. If he tried, it would be suicide, I'm fairly certain."
LilyMoore sniffs. "That's what they said about Cluny and Marek and those beasts. But at least they were driven out..." she has an oddly sad look on her face as she says this, but she hides it by quickly standing and brushing off her skirt. "I'm not going to leave the Abbey, but I am going to stand out in the garden and wait for my friend Butterclaw. He went to Ferravale to see if he could find any more information about Blisa; she was kidnapped by Irinevok. Have a good day, and...thanks. I had no idea the Abbot was proud of me..." she waves and runs out the door to go wait outside for her Sparra friend.
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