Tales from the chipmunk kingdom, originally uploaded by Thorsten Becker.
“This way your majesty,” Cassius the young chipmunk scout said pointing directly behind him, “We’re almost there.”
“I don’t trust him your highness, he is leading us right to the Grey One where they will all be waiting for us,” one of the chipmunk king’s advisors cautioned, “It’s those cheeks, I don’t like his slim cheeks, they don’t look trustworthy.”
“I appreciate your concern my dear Langroul but I’ve known Cassius’ family for a long time. Their cheeks may be slim but heir heart is bound to the roots of our kingdom,” king Ru’liel replied.
“Do tell where you are leading us son? Our winter chambers are in the other direction and our harvest trees have been overrun by the weasels now. Where will we find refuge around here?”
“The Grey One has promised to protect us,” Cassius replied confidently.
“I Knew it, he is betraying us,” Langroul yelled angrily drawing his sword.
“No no, trust me, I am not. I spoke with him and…”
“You SPOKE with him? What sort of trickery is this? None of our people speaks with the Grey One and lives! You are in with the weasels! What did they offer you?” Langroul became ever more threating.
“Yes, I spoke with him, yes. Indeed I spoke with him on several occasions telling him about our plight. He rescued me just the other night from two weasels. I can show you their remains, you will see the markings of the Grey One on them.”
“Treachery is what I say. We should go to the Oak of Solace as our forefathers did in times like these.”
“The oak isn’t safe anymore, I’ve seen the martins spy around there two nights ago,” Chamgor of the king’s knights said, “We should go and follow Cassius. If we linger much longer our enemies may pick up our scent.”
“Well said. So it shall be. Lead the way son and speak for us when we arrive.”
“Yes your majesty. I promise you we will be safe. This way.”
And so they went on their way to request refuge from the encroaching army of the weasels and martins, refuge at one of their most dreaded enemies, the Grey One, the larges owl of the forest.
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Tags: chipmunk, Fantasy, forest, Imagination, Photography by Thorsten Becker, Storytime, Written by Thorsten Becker
