The Grey Warlord

[Sebias of Redwall]

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So, since some people can't view fics on FanFiction.Net, I've decided that I'll try updating what I've already written on here chapter by chapter. Please review and let me know what you think! So without further ado... I give you The Grey Warlord

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SOUTHSWARD

The Grey Warlord was coming!

Erksine the weasel stumbled over a stool as he ran to the high tower window. He was short for a weasel – though that most likely had more to do with his old age than anything. His silver-grey fur, normally clean and combed to near perfection, was spiked out in fear.

"Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear," Erkisne mumbled, picking himself up and readjusting his spectacles back on his nose.

Poking his head out of the window, he gazed down at the scene far below.

Castle Stargazer was more of an observatory than an actual fortress. Its four stone walls surrounding it were mere fences compared to most castles and strongholds.

It was the headquarters of the Southsward Stargazer Society. Their members consisted of creatures of all sorts.

Woodlander and vermin alike would travel from all around to become students in Castle Stargazer. The masters who lived there would teach their pupils the art of healing, prophesying, and anything concerning seers or soothsayers.
However, their peaceful atmosphere had been shattered when the message had arrived: The Grey Warlord was coming.

Erksine saw the shapes of creatures fighting in the courtyard. The enemy outnumbered them tenfold.

"Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear," he continued to pant as he heard the sound of heavy footfalls from just outside his room's door. The weasel scurried over to his desk and snatched a book that he had left open. Clutching it tight to his chest, he dove behind one of his many bookshelves.

There was the sound of voices from the other side of the door, demanding that he unlock it and surrender. Erksine, however, remained silent.

The old weasel couldn't help but jump with surprise as the door crashed inward, and a massive, armored figure made his way through.

"Search everywhere," the large creature said, indicating for his creatures to enter, "Find the weasel, but don't harm him."

The message was true, the weasel thought, The Grey Warlord is here! Erksine closed his eyes and silently made a plea to Fate that maybe, just maybe, the creature and his followers wouldn't find him.

However, it became apparent that Fate had other plans in mind as one of the soldiers gave a shout.

"I found him! He's behind there!"

Moments later, rough paws dragged the old vermin from his hiding place. His captors brought him before their master.

Erksine fell to his knees and bowed his head.

"Please, let me go! I haven't done anything wrong! We are but a peaceful –"

The Grey Warlord held up a paw, and the weasel ceased his babbling.

"Look me in the eyes, weasel." The voice was smooth and gentle. "I don't wish to harm you. Please, don't grovel at my footpaws like some mere slave. Get up."

Erksine slowly stood up and met the larger creature's gaze.

The Grey Warlord's eyes were green. They seemed to glow with a power that the weasel had never seen before.
"There, that's better. Now, I've heard some very disturbing reports about you and your followers spreading rumors. I decided to come and inspect the situation myself. Don't worry, you and your comrades will not be harmed as long as you realize that resistance is futile, and answer the questions I'll ask you."

"We haven't been spreading 'mere rumors'!" the weasel said indignantly. His frail, old body seemed to surge with a hidden strength as he continued. "Creatures deserve to know the truth! I have foreseen it in the stars. A great prophecy of doom! A doom that shall befall on all of the lands of vermin and woodlander alike, if they don't set aside petty grievances and fight it together!"

"Well, apparently you've been looking at the stars through a pair of very dirty spectacles, my friend. I'm sorry but I can't have you stirring all of Southsward with your...misleading warning." He turned and gestures to his soldiers. "Guards, gently escort this weasel downstairs. We'll take him back with us. Perhaps if he realizes the error in his preaching, I shall have him retire in a nice cottage of his own somewhere."

"Misleading warning? Pah! I – I don't ... You can't do this!"

The Grey Warlord turned back to the weasel and gave him a long, even look. "Once again, you are proven incorrect. I can do this, and I will, for the good of the Lands."

Beckoning once again to his beasts, he took a step back as they escorted Erksine out of the room. Heaving a long sigh, the massive creature went over to the window and looked out with his unflinching green eyes.

The Grey Warlord had come!

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I have once again updated. The Grey Warlord is now complete.

[shisteer of nothing much]

Congratulations! *hugs Seb*

[Sebias of Redwall]

 

*Returns hug* Thankee.

[Sailears]

I have once again updated. The Grey Warlord is now complete.

Nice, I must apologise I'm well behind (), so glad to know it's complete to go through.

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Lol, that's fine if you are behind. There is no rush.  Though, if you have any thoughts concerning specific chapters you can let me know via reviews or PMs if ya want.