[Closed To LadyAnette]

[Baya]

"Yes. I know. His mind is troubled, but his heart is in the right place." The old mouse murmured.

"Whose mind is troubled?" Amadeus asked as he walked up to them. "By the way, thank you for the clothing. It's quite comfortable." Amadeus stated to Sardy.

"Boy, you do not need to thank us so much. We are only doing what we believe to be right. You are a guest in this house, and you will be treated as such." The old mouse said with a chuckle. "However, I must ask a favor of you lad." The old mouse said as he gripped his cane a bit tighter in his seat.

"Anything sir. You have done so much for me, it would only be fair. In a sense, I owe you my life." Amadeus said as he bowed his head in respect at the old mouse.

"I simply want you to protect Sardy tomorrow as she gather's herbs. There are strange vibes coming from the forest tonight, and I do not want to take any chances." The old mouse murmured. Amadeus frowned slightly, and rubbed his head.

"I would do that, but I have nothing to defend her with." Amadeus said, feeling a bit disappointed that he left his dagger where he had dropped it. The old mouse placed a paw on Amadeus's unharmed shoulder.

"I will provide you with a weapon of self defense tomorrow. For now, you can go get some rest. Both of you." The old mouse said sternly.

"Yes sir." Amadeus said with another nod, heading back towards his room.

[LadyAnette]

Sardy looked on into the sun setting across the horizen. Rays of golden light flooded the woods and made a nice warm feel to it. She breathed in deeply and sighed with contentment. So, will he be staying here? I belive his heart must go somewhere else. She said with a sigh. Sardy gazed as if not knowing what would happen into the sunset.
And she TRULY didn't know what was going to happen.

[Baya]

"You will not be staying here either Sardy. I am far too old...and when my time comes there will be no one to protect you. No one to teach you." The old mouse said with a small smile. "For now, the boy will stay with us...until I see it time for you both to go on about your lives." The old mouse murmured as he began to walk towards his room, leaning on his cane heavily.

Amadeus was laying down on the same mat that he was sleeping on only a few moments before. His mind wandered to thoughts about the king and his men. He felt his nostrils flare slightly, as he clenched his fists. He then cleared his mind of that by replacing those thoughts with that of Sardy, the old mouse and Lilac. He closed his eyes slowly with a small smile on his face, drifting off to sleep again.

~ At Odio's Castle ~

Odio's fortress, that was built many years prior to this take over was made larger and into a castle in honor of Odio's new reign over all the lands. This meant that the castle was located north of all the other lands, and was known as Tyrannus. It stood tall above all other castles, shadowing the small and poor villages of Odio's territory. Within this castle was many rooms, hall ways, secret passageways and of course dungeons.

In the throne room Odio sat in his silver throne, the light coming in through the windows reflecting against his sleek black fur. His dark brown eyes were closed, and he was tapping his claw impatiently against the edge of his throne's arm rests. He opened his eyes and adjusted his crown. He then stood, dusting off his purple robe and crimson shirt. "Where is that blind fool? I summoned him an hour ago!" Odio snarled angrily. One of the throne room guards coughed.

"S-Sire. It is difficult for him to get through the castle be-because he is blind and this castle is quite large...We should give him some time" The guard said as he shook slightly. Odio snorted as he crossed his arms over his chest. The lowly guard had a point. As if on cue, a robed figure entered the throne room. This creature was wearing a black cloak and was hunched over. None of the creature's features were visible and the creature walked with a limp.

"If I did not need your predictions you would be dead, do you realize that?" Odio said in monotone as he watched the blind seer make limp towards him. The seer coughed, and eventually stopped as it reached Odio.

"Sire, I had a vision. That is the reason for my...tardiness." The seer said in an unclear tone, gender wise. Odio frowned slightly not liking the sound of this.

"Tell me of your vision." Odio growled. The seer coughed, and cleared it's throat.

"I do not know when, I do not know how sire...but you will be opposed. A creature of white, a creature of the moon itself will plot against you. He will wield a blade that cleaves through any creature with dark intention." The seer explained. Odio's eyes widened and he picked up the seer by the collar.

"What is the creatures name?! What is he?! WHERE IS HE?!" Odio snarled, wanting to get rid of this creature before it became a threat.

"That I cannot tell you sire." The seer said with a cough. "I listen to the stars, and that is what they spoke."

Odio chuckled darkly as he gripped the hilt of his sword with his free hand. "Can you at least tell me when this will happen?" Odio inquired. The seer coughed again.

"It will happen on a night with the full moon. All his victories over you will be on a full moon." The seer explained. Odio let the seer down from his collar and sat back down in his throne.

"This is troubling...all I've worked so hard to achieve...is going to be destroyed by a single creature! No...I won't allow it! Guards! I want you to write up a notice that if any white furred creatures are spotted, we will offer up a huge reward for their capture!" Odio ordered. "Get moving!" Odio roared. The guards yelped as they quickly made their way out of the throne room to do as they were asked.

[LadyAnette]

~At the old house~

Sardy slept and had very strange dreams. A warrior mouse came into her head gliding gracefully and she had a very peacefully feeling. A golden glow raidiated around him.

The warrior came up to her and shouted Wake up Sardy! Mice lives depend on you! Awake!

Sardy pushed him away. I'm am not ready! I am no warrior! You do it!

The mouse shook his head sadly. I will not do it for you, only you may complete the task given unto you.

But how? Sardy asked. How do I do it?

The warrior took her face and turned it toward his and said, Look deep into my eyes. You will know......you will know.....now AWAKE! He said forcefully as he faded as though he were but a memory.


Sardy woke up to a large rustleing in the grasses near the house. She crept over to the window and peeked out. About seventy rat soldeirs were parading the grounds in full might. Oh no! Sardy whispered. She silently ran over to Amadeus. Amadeus! AMADEUS! Wake up! She said shaking him roughly by the shoulders. Wake UP! Sardy cried starting to cry.

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Greenfang and his rat soldiers were parading around the house in full order. Stand lively me young buckos! We'll be eatin' our enemy's flesh tonigh! Aye, and drink their blood!
But even in the midst of all the rats, stood a cat. Darkclaw was his name. Some even called him the devil at some times.

He shriveled up his nose in disgust and said, Uggh! Rum would suit me WAY better!

Greenfang marced up to him and looked him in the eye. Well your gonna drink their blood weither you like it or not scumface! And eat their guts too!

Darkclaw looked at him the in same coldness. I eat when I want and WHAT I want. No stupid excuse for an officer is going to make me eat my enemy's guts, I'll be livin' on their RICHES! Got that? Darkclaw's evil yellow eyes glared at Greenfang.

Greenfang gulped. I don't have time for this! He said walking away from Darkclaw. I'm busier! Nosebrain! Scraggywhiskers! Search around the house, break down doors, smash windows, whatever it takes to get in there! The rest of you hide in those bushes and wait for my signal. When I signal, rush them! Leave no one alive! All rats saluted and went to do their duties. All except Darkclaw.

[Baya]

Amadeus's eyes shot open, and he quickly got up hearing Sardy's panic filled tone. He wondered what was wrong, but then he saw the old mouse make his way into the room quickly. The old mouse was caring a brown sheath with a short sword in it. "Take it lad!" The old mouse said throwing the weapon to Amadeus. Amadeus caught it and heard sounds coming from outside the window. His mind flashed back to the memories of the invasion of his home before. It was almost exactly the same.

"We must leave. Now. No time to look back. Lilac made an escape tunnel a very long time ago, in case the time ever came that we needed it. She has already made it out." The old mouse explained quickly making his way out of Amadeus's room, and moving a carpet in the main room. Under that carpet was a wooden trap door. The old mouse lifted the wooden door to reveal a dark stair case. "Come Sardy! You too Amadeus! Amadeus? What are you doing lad? This isn't the time-"

"I will fight, and kill all of them! I don't care if I die or not. Those are the king's men! They killed my family!" Amadeus said angrily.

"You made this mistake once lad, don't make it again! Get in the tunnel! You still owe me that favor, and must protect Sardy if anything were to happen to me!" The old mouse said sternly. Amadeus looked to the sheathed sword in his hand, and frowned. He'd have to put aside his personal feelings towards the soldiers for now. He owed the old apothecary his life, so he figured he should obey. Amadeus quickly made his way down the dark stair case with Sardy in front of him. The old mouse sighed as he closed the trap door, and pulled the carpet over it. He then sat down in his chair, awaiting the arrival of the enemy hoping to buy Amadeus and Sardy as much time as he could.

[LadyAnette]

[OOC: Your not supposed to play the other RP'ers character! 0.o]

Sardy was screaming. NO! NO! MASTER!!! I CAN'T LEAVE YOU HERE! MASTER!!! She kept screaming for her master and teacher.

Lilac put her rough digging claw on her shoulder. Naow naow miss, he'm didn't have moich of a liofe left to live anyways. He knew hees deth.

Sardy roughly shook Lilac's shoulder off of her. I CAN'T LEAVE HIM! She screamed with tears in her eyes.

[Baya]

[OOC: I figured you'd want Lilac alive? O_o. I apologize. I just think it would be really awkward if no one could guide the two >_<. It can be changed if you like?]

Amadeus sighed. "Sardy. He did it of his own free will. How do you think he feels about this? He's sacrificing himself so we can leave, and if we just take our sweet time his death will be in vein." Amadeus said in monotone as he looked forward into the dark tunnel. "Come on. The sooner we get out, the better. It'll take those dim witted horde quite some time to find the trap door, but it won't take them long to catch up to us when they find it." Amadeus murmured as he continued walking.

[LadyAnette]

[OOC: hehe, you can keep it that way. just don't do it angain. ;D]

Sardy followed hesitantly crying silently. Lilac came to a dead end.

Thisn's where we stay. We can go furrther but oi think it be best we wait.

Sardy choked on her tears as she asked, Di-di-d-id we bring any pr-ro-v-v-istions?

Lilac stroked her dear friends wet face. We hadn't any toime deary, just you croi to you'm harts extent.

Sardy did just that as she leaned on Lilac's shoulder.

I know that *sniff* he did it on his own will, but he was the only father I ever knew. *sniff*

[Baya]

[OOC: Ok ^_^, Sorry again]

Amadeus was getting very annoyed by her endless sobbing. He gripped the hilt of the short sword hard, as he waited for Lilac's cue to continue. He rubbed his head as he looked to Sardy. "Listen. I'm sorry that your master died, but crying about it really won't change anything. You have to be strong, because now we are on our own. All we have is your knowledge of herbs, my fighting skills, and...well...whatever Lilac can do." Amadeus said quietly, yet reassuringly.

~ Back at the house ~

The old mouse sighed as he heard them beginning to kick down the door, and break through the windows. He did not make a move as he awaited the unwanted visitors. No matter what he must be sure that Amadeus, Sardy and Lilac were safe. He smiled to himself as a single tear ran down his cheek. "Time, you have been kind to me before. Please give them the same gifts you have given me." The old mouse prayed quietly.

[LadyAnette]

[OOC: BTW, tell me the old mouse's name! I'm DYING of curiosity! :p]

Lilac laughed gruffly. Hurr hurr hurr! Oi have moi diggin' claws to scratch wi' oi surrpose.

With the encouraging, however rough words of advice from Amadeus, she quickly got up, a dark evil look in her eyes as they started to turn dark red. I swear, I will kill whoever killed my master. I will jump on his grave! Die! KILL!

Lilac looked uncomfortablely at her. Uhh. You have still to realoize that we are doun here. Oi must dig a way out.

Sardy pushed her away grabbing a stick that happend to be close by. I can't wait! Must KILL!

Lilac grabbed Sardy and yelled at Amadeus, Knock 'er out quick maister! She's gone mad!

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Nosebrain and Scraggywhiskers barged in the door. Nosebrain was surprised.

Oi! Greenfang! There's an ol' mousy sittin' on a chair!

Greenfang barged in and shoved them out of the way. He walked up to the old mouse. He started licking his blade evily. I'm gonna enjoy killing you mousy. And your precious pet too!