Runaways....

[Wolfie]

Toboe stared at the sword breaker dagger in awe. Wow... I've never heard of a dagger that could break a sword before. Although I did hear about a sword that could chop through nearly any obstacle in existence when it was still new. I dunno if it could now.

[Hans Vermeer (Cole)]

When the fox heard about this sword from the cat. He made a unbelieving face. "Pssh. Sounds like a load of poppycock. No blade can stay sharp forever. I didn't even know this place even believed in such things. I remember my pup-hood in the Land Of Ice and Snow. Their myths were even more ridiculous. Like mighty long hammers made from tiny beasts that would make thunder shocks with each slam to the ground or that wearing the hide of badgers and wolverines gave them super power and might. I bet this sword is no more than a lie. A fake. Even the sharpest blade dulls...."

[Wolfie]

Toboe nodded. I know it's dulled now, but back when it was newly forged is what I was talking about. The owner of the sword even wrote about it himself. It wouldn't chop like that now, though. I can pretty much guarantee it.

[Hans Vermeer (Cole)]

The fox thought about something for a moment and than spoke. "What sword are you talking about? The Sword Of Martin? I heard of this myth long ago. Never knew it was from here though."

A sword that could chop down anything infront of it? Impossible! Even the sharpest axe would chip and dull if it tryed to chop something like a Anvil or Stone. How the Hellgates would it be any different than using that sword on things like that?

[Wolfie]

Toboe nodded excitedly. Yes! That's exactly the sword I was talking about. Martin the Warrior's sword. He'd heard many stories about it. The most famous of which was how it could chop down anything in it's path when it was newly forged.

[Hans Vermeer (Cole)]

The Fox looked unimpressed. "Hmph. I bet Martin the so-called "Warrior" was not much into caring for his blade. Just chopping it till it became dull. Or maybe he let irresponsible children play around with it. I'll tell you this Toboe. A real warrior not only knows how to kill his foes. But he knows how to care for his weapon. I know. I was so good with swordsmanship that i was gonna become a knight. But sadly that did not come to be. was a amazing Assassin though. Hehehehe...... No one ever saw me before it was too late. But being from the Land Of Ice And Snow. I was born as a great stalker and hunter. Survival of the Fittest."

[Wolfie]

Toboe stared at the ground thoughtfully. Survival of the fittest... I've had to live by that rule for the last four years, and I've just barely scraped by. If it weren't for that rat taking me in, I'd probably be dead by now.

[Hans Vermeer (Cole)]

The Fox looked at him. "My parent left me when i was 10. I learned to kill and eat the flesh of other beasts. Not foxes though. I'd rather starve. Lest i had some sanity on me. But i did other things. Like kill them and loot them of any weapons or food. But most of the food was frozen solid and the weapons were rusted by the wet snow. But fishing and hunting fowl helped a bit. Trapping was also very helpful. Though i was always getting more and more skinnier in near-death till i was taken care of and taken in by a king."

[Wolfie]

Toboe nodded pensievely. I ate what I could find, but I got chased off a lot because I'm a cat and not a lot of the Woddland folk like me. I try my best to help them, but they always chase me away...

[Hans Vermeer (Cole)]

The Fox made a disgusted face. It was a shame. Most vermin are evil. But there are those weird few that see the goodness of light and try to be good or do good. But paranoia often causes goodbeasts to try to chase them off or scare them away in fear that these good vermin would try to kill them and their dibbuns.

"Lest they only chased you off. My own kind tried to KILL me whenever they saw me! You want know how i got my Bearded Axe and Dirk? I had the wrestle them from the paws of beasts of my own land and home and than spit their skulls down the middle or slide it into their ribs! You got chased off by most people. But most people wanted my flesh and blood just to stay alive! That scares most people. It scared me at first. But then i got used to it and never got scared anymore. I just fought them with Fangs and Claws, Dagger and Axe, Bow and Spear. "

[Wolfie]

Toboe sighed quietly and hug his head. I wish I could be tough and brave like you. I only got chased off because I'm so shy and scared all the time...

[Hans Vermeer (Cole)]

The Fox's voice was tough and sharp like a longsword.......

"Toboe. The only way you can become brave and strong is to have faith and belief in your own power and ability. If you always see yourself as inferior to others. You'll never go anywhere and make any improvement. If you wish to become strong and skilled in the way of the blade or bow. You need someone who could train you. If you wish to become tough. You need to be able to take everything your enemy gives you. You already proved your tough. You survived your most powerful enemy. The forces of nature. You fought it long and hard and you managed to survive long enough to receive help. Now For bravary and Might and Skill. You can receive. My help....... Come Toboe. Take my paw and shake it."

The fox held out a scarred but powerful paw. .........

[Wolfie]

Toboe nodded and grasped the fox's paw, shaking it. Thank you, Friend. I appreciate what you're doing for me. He was astounded by the fox's kindness. No one had ever done as much for him since the rat took care of him.

[Hans Vermeer (Cole)]

The Fox shoke paws with the Cat a few moments. Than let go. " We will start at the next sunrise when we are on the move. Your with us now. I have a ambition. To become a wealthy and rich beast. I want a land and kingdom of my own. Bit i need smart, tough beasts like you to make mine and your dreams come true."

The Monitor Salvador. Spoke.

"But firzt. We muzt ezcape Long Patrol. Otherwize we all die! We need to find a place to hide. A place to hide out and build our forcez."

The Pine Martin William spoke up as well.

"But where are we gonna find a place to build a army? Where are we going to find the people to have join us? How are we gonna hide in a place where almost EVERYONE is looking for you?"

[Wolfie]

Toboe tilted his head curiously. Why are you hiding from the Long Patrol? Why would they chase you? He was still young and naive, and couldn't understand why anyone would want to chase and kill nice creatures like these guys.