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Subject: Mossyra's Tale: Part 13

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Mossyra of the Irresistible Imps

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Date Posted: 18:04:48 06/27/07 Wed

Mossyra watched as shadows dodged from tree to tree. Summoning her courage, she called, "Who's there? I don't do well with creatures sneaking about in the dark." The shadows froze and she lost sight of them. Silence reigned. She was just about to call again when a dark shape bounded forward. It was an otter.
Stifling her relief, Mossyra lowered her weapon and greeted the Skipper of otters. "Hey, mate. You had me scared for awhile back there." Skipper grinned and held out a paw. "I trust you'll come to Redwall with us, little one? It ain't good to be wandering about in the dark." Mossyra smiled and teased, "Oh, you're so gallant, Skipper. Might there be a bit of this and that for a poor, starving squirrelmaid that's lost her way?" The otter snorted. "You? Lost an' starving? If I know you, you've had a regular ole feast, gluttonous monster." The small squirrel grinned in reply. "Oh, aye, I've had a couple portions of raw berries and supped a few dozen gallons of stream water while heading toward your Abbey to eat you out of house an' home. Saved some of the larder for me, have you? Good. Now, I'll need about half the cellar to wash down my little snack. What I'll have for breakfast I don't know, seeing as you hardly keep any food at your place." Skipper picked her up and said, "I'd best get rid of you right now, else the cooks will resign and the babes will starve." They all laughed.

After a hearty supper, Mossyra was shown to her new room and left to sleep in peace. Before she closed her eyes, she thought, Home.
That night Martin the Warrior walked her dreams. "You cannot rest yet, child. There is much to be done. Quickdash has paid for meeting you and Silkfur needs her companion. Rise now, young one, and fulfill your destiny."

She awoke in front of the tapestry and knew what she had to do. Before she turned, however, she thought she saw Martin nod.

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