Tavern Names, The Death of Raymond and The Rescue of Scioto (Bolts of Chaos TP)

This is two logs put together into one so enjoy :)

In a Hidden Cave

Marek walks into the room with a plate of scones. "Alright, I need updates on how our plans to take Ferravale are going" He places the scone plate within reach of everyone and sits down. "Then we will get into some other matters"

Shadowfur is sitting close to the doorway looking a little bored, he doesn’t go out too much lately and when he does he is extra careful, he nods to Marek, "So far so good boss, there is a seer who may be a problem but it’s his word against mine, and I managed to ...pay some of the guards a little, be quiet gold, course some are still against me, but no matter our main group still outnumbers them"

Rafe is already here cleaning his blade, "I say we kill head guard, he is most annoying..do this..do that...and I still hate de hare, hare has nerve to try and be friend dumb hare."

Scioto narrows his eyes at Rafe but doesn’t move to try anything against him, he mainly listens to them talking as not much he can do and not endanger himself.

Marek nods. "Yes, killing the head guard is important....you're finally saying something smart for a change...though I doubt it will last". He takes a scone himself and places some ale on the floor. "Drink up, and speaking of drinks. Anyone have any good tavern names Shadowfur?...Rafe?...Scioto?"

Shadowfur speaks "Ummm...Rusty Dagger?" .He shrugs.

Rafe blinks, "Errrr...name the tavern ummm...The Place of Ale?" He is not so good with names as he places his sword back where he keeps it.

Scioto raises an eyebrow, "You want my idea.." He looks at Rafe, "What?.."

Marek sighs. "Yes I know the wildcat is stupid, haven't we already established that?" He pauses. "Yes I want your ideas...everyone's opinion is valid. I'm evil...not uncivilized"

Shadowfur looks ready to slap Rafe but holds back the urge to as he mutters something under his breath," The stupid cat's head..there's a name"

Rafe glares at Shadowfur, "You are not nice you need shut up or I make you headless dumb ferret"

Scioto sighs and shakes his head, "Sounds like your beasts want to argue rather than give names"

Marek grins. "How about the Wildcat's Head" He takes a sip of ale. "In all seriousness though, I like the Rusty Dagger. We'll go with that if nobody has any better idea"

Shadowfur says, "what about..The Iced Blade or..Fire and Ice Tavern?"

Rafe folds his arms but he is not so stupid he will argue with Marek, he decides not to offer another idea.

Marek laughs. "Yes that has an ICE ring to do it....don't you think, Scioto" He stops laughing and clears his throat. "Unless of course YOU have a better idea?"

Scioto frowns, he does speak finally, "If you even get the tavern, which needs rebuilt, something with dagger in the name maybe"

Marek shrugs. "Ok then, the Rusty Dagger it is" He holds up a glass. "To the Rusty Dagger!"

Shadowfur smirks, "Sounds ok with me and the tavern is being rebuilt" He holds up a glass.

Rafe blinks and snorts, "Whatever just want good ale again"

Scioto shrugs, not that he is enjoying this little talk, "And what are you going to do if you do gain control of the village, what then?"

Shadowfur smirks, "Kill ya...right boss?"

Rafe says, "Speaking of killing I want ta kill de head guard, make him feel pain till he dies"

Marek smiles. "I'm glad you asked...no Shadowfur I don't plan on killing the cat actually there is no need to kill the cat. I will have what I want" He turns to Scioto, deciding to ignore Rafe. "You see, Ferravale will be my temporary base of operations while I plan my assault on Redwall.

Scioto manages a chuckle, "Good luck with that, that’s the one place no one has claimed, and they have Martin the Warrior to help them and the Redwall Champion as well and if they know I am missing they will be on guard for an attack"

Shadowfur asks, "Who is Martin?"

Rafe grins, "A soon to be dead beast!"

Marek glares at Rafe. "Martin is ALREADY a dead beast you BLITHERING IDIOT!" He turns to Scioto. "Martin is the ghost of a long dead warrior who protects Redwall. He does not intimidate me and neither does that joke of a fox. I will take Redwall and then Mossflower will be mine, and this is my goal. After I'm done with Redwall, you can have your little village back....if it wants you"

Shadowfur asks, "He's a ghost, how does a ghost protect the abbey?"

Rafe says, "ummm..with some funky power or he..scares ya to death?"

Scioto shakes his head, "Flicktail is skilled, yes he is sometimes annoying but he is serious when it comes to fighting and not an easy one to take down as you may think"

Shadowfur rolls his eyes, "Yeah the..friend to all..I’m an otterfox ya know....maybe I should take his head off" He chuckles at the idea, "That be fun"

Marek laughs. "Yes, I really don't understand that Fox, but I do not underestimate my foes, I am quite capable of combat myself. And their Martin will not intimidate me....I have martens of my own" He smirks.

Scioto glares at Shadowfur, "You need to be quiet, if I had a way to make you quiet I would" He is oddly calm as he says this.

Shadowfur stands and draws his blade, "How about I make you quiet..Permanently  ?!"

Rafe watches curious as to what will happen

Marek holds out his crossbow. "Now you too stop arguing or I will quiet you BOTH permenantly...is that understood?"

Scioto keeps an eye on Shadowfur and remains calm still. "I understand..does Shadowfur?"

Shadowfur growls and turns around to leave and goes above to get away, away from all of them.

Rafe blinks "Errrrr...that was interesting”

Marek sighs. "Well...that settled then. I have matters to attend to, I will return shortly" He walks off.

--Inside the Mill--

Raymond is walking around trying to find clues, anything on finding a location of his chieftain, he frowns as he finds nothing and it’s starting to get to him.

Shadowfur walks slowly, he is moody and still recovering some from injuries, he sees Raymond and watches him closely.

Raymond sees Shadowfur and walks over, "I been told you’re a traitor, anything to say on that?" He adds, "I have reason to believe it, Nightbreath said it"

Shadowfur rolls his eyes, "Oh so the..Seer said it, so it HAS to be true” He frowns, “Ya know he could just be telling lies, maybe he is the one to keep an eye on hmmm?"

Raymond says, "He wouldn’t lie"

Shadowfur smirks “Maybe he would”

Raymond frowns and tries something else, "Where is Marek?"

Shadowfur narrows his eyes at the head guard, “Back off, this is going too far.”

Raymond speaks again, “I am acting chieftain, now I repeat where is Marek?”

Shadowfur shakes his head, "Gone..leave now"

Raymond nods slowly, "Yes, yes that’s true, if he is dead and a lot of beasts think he is not dead"

Shadowfur says, "Well they can think it if want, beasts can think anything these days" He chuckles “What if I don’t tell you ?”

Raymond gives a simple answer, "Then I -make- you" .He says in a cold voice starting to get upset.

Shadowfur narrows his eyes and even though injured he draws his blade, "Like ta see ya try"

Raymond gets his blade free, "I will do what I have to do as acting chieftain"

Shadowfur eyes narrow, " Oh will ya now Raymond, see..I don’t have to listen to you, not at all" He smiles coldly, “And neither do my friends”

Raymond says, now clearly peeved, “Yes you do”. He then asks, “ What do you-really know- of Scioto’s disappearance?"

Shadowfur smirks as a cold smile forms. "Maybe more than you think, so..chieftain is it? oh yeah temporary chieftain...that’s right" .He grins.

Raymond asks again, “Where is Scioto, I think you know" He growls now, “And where is Marek, he is alive isn’t he as you just slipped up.”

Shadowfur smirks "You are wrong and who says the Seer is always right, maybe he works for Marek, who knows"

Raymond narrows his eyes "I believe the word of the seer and I think you are hiding something"

Rafe just happens to come up the trap door and he has Scioto, hey he was told to keep an eye on him but decided he was hungry so he left and well...taking Scioto along with him, problem?...maybe.

Scioto looks around and his ears perk when he sees the two arguing or least a tale end of one.

Raymond looks over as he sees Rafe and his eyes go wide, he then turns back to Shadowfur "Surrender now!"

Rafe frowns as he sees he may of just make a mistake, he slowly draws his blade but waits for a command before he does anything.

Shadowfur frowns and it seems like he is giving up, He says and raises his paws into the air in a sign of surrender, but then smiles coldly, paws still up in the air, “Rafe”. He says in a simple tone,” Kill him”. He nods towards Raymond.

Rafe grins and holds his long sword with both paws and stabs downwards quickly and with speed of a skilled fighter right towards Raymond's unprotected back.

Raymond nods, “Good now come with…” He suddenly takes a deep breath as he feels the blade enter his back and the pain like nothing he has felt before, he drops his own blade in shock as blood soaks his tunic and the blade exits some in the front, blood also forms as his breathing is ragged now.

Braen walks into the room. "Shadowfur, I'd came to check on the mills suppl-" He growls. "Traitor!" . He holds up his sword, realizing it's too late to save his boss. "En garde"

Scioto gasps, "Raymond!" He doesn’t have his blade so it’s going to be a little hard to fight right now; he looks up as he sees Braen.

Shadowfur chuckles coldly, he looks at Braen also and gets his weapon back and smirks.

Rafe pulls the sword out and cleans in off on his cloak and watches him,” I hate this village and all beasts here, and I hate the one bunny”. He narrows his eyes at Braen, "Heee...you next boy?"

Braen laughs. "You really think you can best me?" He quickly stabs at Shadowfur in the shoulder so as to distract him and runs down the hatch to Scioto. "Catch me if you can kitty"

Raymond gasps sharply as the blade leaves his back, his eyes start to cloud in death, he looks at Braen, "Get..Scioto...out of..h..here?" He loses more blood and takes his last couple breaths as his eyes then close in death.

Shadowfur sidesteps but does get a slice on his arm, he slices at the stoat and glares at Rafe, "Stupid Fool!"

Scioto stands in shock as he looks down at Raymond and then goes to elbow Rafe in the throat and gets over to where Braen is, “There is more of them than just those"

Braen nods. "I know" He says. "Too bad there isn't another way out of here" He holds up his Sword. "If you want to get to Scioto...you have to go through me" He eyes glow with battle lust.

Rafe starts give chase when he is elbowed right in the jaw and spits out blood, he goes to kick Scioto but misses.

Shadowfur snorts, he snaps his fingers and a couple rats and a weasel show up, he glare at Rafe "You are letting him get away!!!"

Scioto looks around "You have a plan?" He asks Braen.

Braen nods. "Yeah, it mostly involves not dying"

Rafe rubs his jaws and looks at Shadowfur "SHUT UP!"

Shadowfur growls at Rafe as he nods to the rats and weasel to get Scioto and Braen.

Scioto nods "I like the plan...go!"

Rafe snorts, "Tried of orders you shut up, hate you too"

Braen smiles. "I'm glad you agree, but it's 2 against 5 and we need a way out"

Shadowfur takes a deep breath and growls as he makes a quick slice, a strong one right at Rafe's throat, all his anger at Scioto, at the escape and just the whole day built up inside him! Meanwhile others show up, friends of Marek...yeah 2 to 5 has become 10 to 2 and may go up unless they run now.

Scioto looks around and makes the only choice, "Down the trap door!!..They are all up here it’s a cave and it leads to the woods behind the mill go go go!"

Braen nods. "Right.....let go" He sticks his tongue out. "Bye....I'll kill you later maybe?" He makes sure Scioto leaves first and quickly follows killing the two guards outside and into the woods the two go.

Rafe would give that wish but he loses his head....literarily in this fight as his head leaves the body and rolls to Shadowfur's foot paws...well this is a mess.

In the woods

Braen is out of breath. "I'm glad we got out of that...now let's get to Redwall"

Scioto takes a couple deep breaths as he is out of breath himself and collapes to ground, "Need..rest..too many was there my" He frowns ,"My village they are just about to..take it over" He frowns deeply.

Shadowfur gave chase for a short while then growls, he calls the two rats with him back to the village, “Need to report this.” He nods to the weasel, “Follow them if you want I need to tell Marek”

(Later, Hidden Cave)

Marek returns to see Scioto missing and Rafe and Raymond dead. “Explain”

“He lost his head, boss” Shadowfur said.

“So the idiot did” Marek said. “And Scioto”

“Got away, Rafe let him. So I killed him, does it matter?” Shadowfur asked.

“No” Marek grinned. “My plans have come to fruition. Prepare the Invasion”

Shadowfur bows “As you wish Master”

Marek Grins.

(Few Hours Later Scioto and Braen get to Redwall Abbey)

RW Abbey: Great Hall
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The Great Hall of Redwall Abbey. Countless paw falls have echoed from these stones, and untold numbers of feasts and merry gatherings have been held here.  A table,  not nearly so grand or large as its predecessors, but quite functional for mealtimes, rests near the center of the hall. Chairs exist here aplenty, and they are all  of a matching set. High above, the stain glass windows give the Great Hall a beautiful appearance.  The glasswork is exceptionally done, crafted by a skilled  artist.  The floor is clean and swept. A fire is kept burning in the fireplace at almost all times of the day and night, and there are several more comfortable  chairs and cushions set up here, of varying sizes. One looks large enough to easily accommodate a badger.
The Tapestry hangs proud and tall, and while the rest of Redwall may still bear the scars of natural disaster, this most famous of Redwall's relics remains unharmed  by beast, time, or the elements. The figure of Martin the Warrior seems to be watching over his own with an unchanging, kindly gaze.
You can make out nothing through the large windows except the faintest glimmer of stars above the smudge of dark that is the Abbey's walls. Soft blue moonlight is  trickling down from the windows above.
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                       Exits/Entrances:
              [K]itchen    [St]airs   [C]avern [H]ole
              [Li]brary    [En]try    [B]reezeway

Braen walks into the room, Scioto trailing behind him, a bit out of breath. "Hi-hello....I.....Braen.....found....Scioto....Head Guard Dead.....Marek Attacking...Ferravale Taken Over...." He falls over. "Blah"

Flicktail's sits bolt upright, his paw on the pommel of his sword. "Marinna! Look! that must be the New Stoat fellow I heard bout ?”

Marinna waked up immediately and blathers, "Pardon??"

Scioto walks in slowly, he has a frown and his head fur is a bit messed up, he looks at the group here and slowly sits down in the nearest chair.

Marinna Says” Are you the missing chieftain? “ To Scioto.

Scioto looks at Marinna "Who are...you?" He shakes his head, too tried to speak right now.

Braen takes a seat, still out of breath. "I really don't see how you could possibly know me, fox" He turns to the robin. "Yes, this is Scioto. We got him out of Ferravale, although it would appear that Marek is attacking at this moment. He has plans to attack Redwall soon....although I don't think he has the numbers for that"

Marinna says, "Marinna. A messenger."

Flicktail gets some water for both, he is no healer

Scioto nods "Well a messenger would do little good now"

The stairs echo quietly as Magramba rapidly descends them, his feet hitting softly on the stone. The squirrel pauses three stairs from the bottom, considering the situation unfolding below him. A brow slowly raises. A deep inhalation later, he steps off, making his way down into the room. "So we prepare to defend the Abbey, as we've been doing. What happened to Ferravale is unfortunate, but it's no concern of ours."

Flicktail asks, "Do you have yer memory Scioto?"

Scioto nods to Flicktail, he looks at Magramba "No concern of yours?"

Flicktail says, "Be careful yer Words Magramba, it was a concern o ours when Ferravale sent us food for a whole season after we was attacked"

Braen has finally got his breath back. "Well yes, it would appear that Scioto has most of his memory back...although I was not told he had lost it" He smiles. "And I will gladly defend the abbey with you Mr....?"

"I wasn't aware of that," Magramba answers Flicktail, shaking his head, slightly abashed. The warrior extends a paw to Braen, his expression conversely grim to the stoat's grin. "Magramba. We've already set some additional defenses in place, but any assistance is appreciated."

Marinna can hardly keep her eyes open.

Flicktail nods "At least me arm is better I can wield martin's blade “

Braen smiles. "Ah...the champion fox. I have heard a few things about you. But I wasn't sure" he turns to Scioto. "So you are my boss then?"

Scioto looks at the squirrel, "I am Scioto, I am Chieftain of Ferravale and I have a peace treaty with this abbey and am friends with Benar, Abbot Lorimis and..Flicktail as well..they have helped me before and I them"

Flicktail says, "And we will again"

"Then... we'll honor the treaty." Magramba is sort of groping for words, casting a glance towards Flicktail. He's just a freelancer, really. "But there's not much we can do for Ferravale until the threat to the Abbey is dealt with."

Flicktail says, "We can sure user yer help Magramba, Scioto Magramaba ere' is a true warrior, he's ere to help"

Scioto nods to Braen, "Yes, you are one of my guards...where is Benar, I will need to speak...speak to him as well"

Flicktail says, "He's around ere' somewhere, when we find him we will bring him to ya"

Braen nods. "So the warriors Magramba and Flicktail, glad to be allies with you" He takes a sip of water from his canteen. "And that villainous excuse for a stoat will never take Redwall while I can still draw a breath, and one day, we will have Ferravale back"

Flicktail asks, "one day? I say next Tuesday" The fox says optimistically"

Scioto nods "Yes we will get it back but it may take some time, Marek's group is many"

Flicktail says, "Don't care Magramba could take them all on with one paw tired behind is back"

"If we break him here, it should be fairly simple to retake the town," Magramba agrees, rubbing at the corner of his eye. "The walls give us a huge advantage."

Braen smiles. "I like your style, yes it seems as if Marek has no chance in hell's gates. This stoat is going down"

Flicktail says, "I bet Magramaba may even have an army we don't know about" He winks

Magramba laughs, nodding. "Yeah, Sister Agatha is cooking one up for me in the kitchens right now. Once they stuff themselves with gingerbread, it out to be easy to win." The squirrel chuckles, shaking his head. "I've told you, Flick, I'm just one squirrel."

Braen laughs. "Yes, it sort of look likes a beast who could pull an army out of his pocket" He turns to Flicktail. "Now how is fur white?"

Flicktail says, "You have to be scared by Martin" He replies seriously.

Scioto listens, best he can but well is tried and closes his eyes falling asleep in the first chair he came across, hmmmm...isn’t that Oz's chair?Oh well.

Braen responds strangely. "I see....well it looks like Scioto has fallen asleep. I hope the Badger that clearly owns that chair does not get upset" He pours himself some ale from the kitchen, when getting strange looks from the beasts around him he asks. "What?....a beast who just escaped from a mad ferret can't have a drink?"

Flicktail says, "Ah Oz will be ok. I hope a Long patrol comes along, them hares could be useful"

Magramba shakes his head, folding his arms across his chest. "By the time a missive to Salamandastron was delivered and the hares had a chance to respond, this Marek would already have done whatever he's going to do." The warrior wanders over to a nearby table, plucking a cup from its surface and holding it out towards Braen. "Don't mind if I join you, actually."

Flicktail brings some fish for the guests

Braen grins. "I LIKE you" He holds up a glass. "To the OBVIOUS victory of Redwall, and stopping all of Marek's Plan right then and there" he looks towards Flicktail. "Join us"

Flicktail looks over and sets the fish down, "I drink Cordial “

"It's just a little drink, Flick," Magramba replies, holding out a cup to the fox. "No harm in that." Peer pressure!

Flicktail shakes his head and retrieves cordial, "I tried that once, the stuff bit me in my head the next morning”

Braen grins. "I think more Martin is scaring this fox...very well. With the Cordial then...To REDWALL!"

Flicktail says, "Aye" He slurps his cordial "And to friends"

"To Redwall," Magramba agrees, hoisting his cup aloft towards the rafters. "And to friends, living and departed." The squirrel presses the wooden rim to his lips, tossing the drink back. A quick swallow and a little hiss between gritted teeth, and he's back. "Don't drink that stuff much," He admits.

Flicktail says, "We will have beds made for ya, and you will be our guests"

Little Luna, Flicktail’s true dibbun, toddles out, a mouse doll in her arms as she rubs her eyes she walks up to Braen "Kin I have a cup of water pweese? “

Braen nods. "Aye....this ale does seem a bit more potent than usual. Ah well, 'tis not a matter to me" he smiles at Flicktail. "Thank you, Ferravale appreciates your hospitality" Braen then gets Luna a drink of water

Luna stretches up with her dolly to be picked up by the stoat

"It's October Ale," Magramba mentions, by means of explanation, setting his cup aside. Little Luna gets a soft grin from the squirrel, his eyes warm as he watches the dibbun. "When we get a chance, I'll show you some of the things we've got set up on the walls to help repel any attacks."

Flicktail sits listening as Luna reaches up to the Stoat with a trusting warm smile, Doll in one hand cup of water in the other

Braen blinks. "No little one, If I pick you up now you'll spill your water. I'm sure Flicktail is willing to hold you"

Rubbing his eyes again with the backside of his paw, Magramba stifles a yawn, blinking owlishly. "Well, I'm going to make a round of the walls. I'll see you all later." The squirrel manages a tired grin on his way towards the door. "Gotta make sure those sentries stay awake."

Braen nods. "Ah yes, well it was good to meet you" He gets up. "And it was a good thing to meet you too, Mr. Flicktail" He yawns. "But I have to be getting to bed now, it has been a LONG day for me"