Song's Journey, A medic with exciting news.

[Raiden and Zahi]

**The following morning, Raiden stood by the gate, Zahi at his shoulder. His tunic was clean, but as tattered as ever... Not that it could be seen over his armour.**

You okey dear? You look a little pale...

I'm fine. There's nothing wrong.

**Zahi was dressed in a longer grey blouse than her other one that she normaly wore, and it was over her belt for a change.**

Well if you're sure... I mean, I don't want you to be left behind or anything...

[Tasna and Willowtail Riverend]

*Tasna breathed in deeply. She had never been to Redwall and frankly, she was scared.* I don't know how they live or... anything. *She turned around a building and saw Raiden. The otter sighed of relief, remembering that her friends would help her understand traditions at Redwall that she wasn't used to.*

*Tasna muttered as she approached.* Just relax Tasie girl. Come on, seveteen seasons and I'm freaking out about going to Redwall, the most fantastic place I've ever heard about. *Tasna bowed to Raiden.* 'Morning Raiden. Are you ready to go?

[Songwind and Brawn Oakbrush.]

**Song and Brawn walked out of the fort into the outer gate. Brawn had a large pack on his back, and wore a brown tunic with greenish blue pants. Song carried a small healer's pack, and wore a different outfit than usual. This one was an empire waist dress that went down to the floor. It was purple and very simple, very different for her. Brawn smiled polietly at Raiden and then noticed Tasna. He smiled at her genuinely and bent down to pick up a basket he had dropped. The small squirrel was all grins. She looked at Zahi with her big Brown eyes, and then a smile crept over her face. **Zahi! You look very...different. HEllo TAsna, Raiden. Ready?

[Tasna and Willowtail Riverend]

*Tasna nodded dumbly. Her fear of Redwall came up again. The otter straightened up and put a casual face on.* I'm ready when you are. *Tasna smoothed the creases in her dark green shirt and adjusted her bow and pack of arrows on her back. She spun her belt sideways to avoid kicking the small rucksack that hung from it.* Well, this is it. *She started following Song, humming one of her favorite fiddle songs*

[Raiden and Zahi]

Who? What? Where? When? Now? Oh, hi everyone... We, erm... Ready? Lets set off then...

**Raiden was caught unawares by Song, Brawn and Tasna's arival's, haveing been lost in thoughts of a personal nature.**

I'm still no different than I was yesterday.

[Songwind and Brawn Oakbrush.]

I'm sure you're not Zahi. I- Never mind. LEts go then I guess...**Songwind Oakbrush looked hard at the mouse maid once more, then turned away and faced the open road. It was different going back. She was probaly going to remember everything, and break down in tears. What if Brawn's parents didn't like her? What if everyone at the abbey remembered the way she'd left last time? What if her friends, Like Dandiss and Kenuah didn't know who she was? What if- No, She didn't like that one. Thats how she had lost her mother. Now she was worried. **

**Brawn squeezed her paw gently, trying to soothe his on-edge-wife. **

[Tasna and Willowtail Riverend]

*Tasna looked at Song* Is Song nervous or excited? I wish I knew. *The otter looked down at the ground and kicked dirt around. She thought of everything that she could do to keep her mind off of her worries, but nothing seems to work* I'll just ask a random question. *Tasna asked the first thing that came to her mind, which she hadn't expected* Song, what is it like at Redwall? *As soon as her brain registered what she had just asked, she felt like smacking herself on the head regretting the fact that she had spoken at all*

[Songwind and Brawn Oakbrush.]

**Song's distracted look faded. This was one of the things Brawn and Tasna had in common. neither had been there. Song's face lit up, and she looked truly beautiful, like an angel stepping out of a cloud, her true self appeared. Talking of her home gave her wings, she loved it there, or she used too. The squirrel decided to say only good, although broke her own promise to herself in telling.**Its the most wonderful place! Its peaceful, and not at all like here, where you may be called to fight any minute. Its not that I don't like it here, its just.....Well, different at the abbey. This place though, was like an escape for me, or Brawn was, and then here. At the abbey, I lost my father, my brothers, and my Grandmum. I didn't actually lose them, but.....I'm just a little scared I'll start crying when I meet Brawn's parents and they won't like me.

[Tasna and Willowtail Riverend]

Its peaceful, and not at all like here, where you may be called to fight any minute

*Tasna smiled and chuckled. The otter liked the fact of being called to fight. It made her feel like she was really needed. It made her feel as if this place was her true home, where she was born and grew up, and not her village.*

This place though, was like an escape for me, or Brawn was, and then here.

*Tasna, now filling with even more fear than she had before, didn't understand why Song called Guardians of Mossflower an escape from Redwall when it sounded to wonderful there.* Here? An escape from Redwall?

[Taith]

OOC: I hope you all don't mind if I join, its a little late...
BIC:

The birds in the tree above Taith's head fluttered nervously, deciding whether to protect their nest of hatchlings or flee, as the sound of an approaching company grew louder as they grew near. The black ottermaid had decided to spend a night out in the forest, as the fort had an atmosphere of excitement she didn't want to deal with last night.
She stood up, and stretched the sleep outof her tired muscles, than quickly grabbed her trusted bow and fit an arrow. She hadn't lived in the fort long enough to know how dangerous the woods around it was, and she figured better be safe than sorry...or dead.

[Raiden and Zahi]

OOC: I don't mind, I think the others won't either.

BIC: For me, here is more than an escape... Here is freedom, I made a new begining for myself away from the shame my actions had brought upon myself.

**Without his helmet, Raiden looked quite odd with his melancholic smile, and his head tilted to his left, pulling the scar that bisected his face, right cheek, and the right side of his neck, tight, painfully so. Looking back to the path, Raiden just about made out the outline of Taith.**

Who goes there? Are you friend or foe?

[Taith]

OOC: I hope they don't mind, if not I can just delete it
BIC:

Taith began to laugh as she was called out by the company, and lowered her bow. She recognized them all from just going about daily tasks at the fort! Aye, I be a friend, She cheerfully said to them, icy blue eyes twinkling in mirth. Just getting a night's rest away from the barracks! She gracefully walked up to the motley crew. It seems you are going on an adventure. Would I be welcome to join ye?

[Raiden and Zahi]

Well, I say the more the merrier, and I doubt my companions would have any problems either.

**Raiden cocked his head once more, this time to the right to relive some of the pain from the scar being pulled tight. He flashed a rare smile to Taith.**

You know where we are bound?

[Tasna and Willowtail Riverend]

*Tasna nodded as Raiden spoke. She wanted to find any hints about Redwall that she could learn* I see. Well, thanks for telling me. It really helps me feel better about going to Redwall. I-
Who goes there? Are you friend or foe?

*Tasna stopped and looked over to where Raiden was looking. She saw the figure and reached for her cutlass. The otter growled* Don't be trouble already.

*As Taith approached, Tasna relaxed. She took her paw off of her cutlass.* Hello miss. Who might you be?

[Raiden and Zahi]

Tasna, my shame is one I must bare alone. But Redwall was my home of a total of eleven years.

**Raiden's glance back to Tasna was a bit of a relief, questions made his head hurt after a while.**