Finally, they were ready to leave.

As the sun began to set, Red Tail, a messenger, burst into the the burrow, she dropped a scroll and ran off. The claws of power had been spotted a few miles away and heading in the direction of fox claw burrow, someone read aloud.  If the ring of trees was set fire, the foxes would get smoked out, and taken prisoner.

So it was that the three fox siblings, Amber Scale, Arcen Claw, and Feather Swift, left home. Their journey would take at least 4 weeks, but before they could reach their destination, they would have to pass through Magenta Cliffs, Claws of the Clouds mountains, and Dry Scale desert, until they reached the indestructible tree fort. The claws of power could not set fire, or enter the indestructible tree fort, its great walls protected by the magic of the great wizard Green Horn. Once the foxes reached their destination, they would be safe. Other foxes from their burrow were traveling to River weed village, and sea swift outpost. But Amber Scale’s mother had gone to river weed village, leaving them only a map to find their way.

Holding the map close, the group of brave young foxes stealthily crept through the grass towards River Siren, padding across the bridge, Feather Swift slipped on the wet surface and nearly fell into the river, but Amber Scale managed to catch him just in time. Panting hard, they entered the clearing of the great gathering oak, collapsing, Amber Scale realised it was getting late, and scanned the area for a shelter. Spotting a hole in 0ne of the boulders, he beckoned for the others.

As they climbed inside, amber scale opened his satchel and took out two lukewarm loaves of bread and some soft goat cheese. Sighing in delight, they all took a bite from the bread and goat cheese. Surprisingly, Feather swift lit a fire even though Amber Scale had told him not too.

Soon they were snuggled up, Feather Swift and Arcen Claw fast asleep. Amber Scale was wondering when the claws if power would find them, and if they would every make it to the indestructible tree fort.

Finally getting his mind to settle, Amber Scale tugged his cloak closer and curled up next to Feather Swift and Arcen Claw, peacefully closing his eyes and drifting of into a long sleep.