Charder could not repress a snort of laughter.

Arcove looked exasperated. "You think it's funny, but my clutters do not know what to make of this. They are on edge. Ferryshaft are wandering through the wood with increasing frequency, and I am afraid there will be an incident. Sauny and Valla have offered to foster another creasia orphan. Should I allow this? There have been rumors that Sedaron's herd plans to raid in the spring and try to kill cubs. I am tempted to cross the island and subdue them. Will this destroy the new peace? Keesha has all kinds of ideas. I am not sure what to make of some of them. I am not sure how to handle his meddling."

Arcove stopped to catch his breath. Charder could tell he was tired.

"Cats are not known to be fond of change," Charder observed.

Arcove scowled at him.

"Do you want me on your council?" Charder repeated patiently.

"I would value your advice," said Arcove. He hesitated. "But you have earned your rest."

Charder smiled. "I meant what I said in the cave."

Arcove studied his face for a moment. Then he seemed to relax. He gave Roup a nudge. "Wake up, my friend."

Roup groaned. "Why do I feel like I've been awake all day?"

"Because you have."

"Why am I awake again?"

Arcove rose, suddenly cheerful. "Because I have to go write telshee words on a ferryshaft wall. We will write the past. And then maybe we will write the future."

The End.

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Abigail Hilton is a traveling nurse anesthetist who sometimes lives in Florida. Abbie has spent time in veterinary school and done graduate work in literature. She loves audio books and most of her work is available in audio, as well as paper and ebook. You can connect with Abbie on Facebook, Twitter, or her blog at abigailhilton.net..

Books by Abigail Hilton.

The Prophet of Panamindorah.

Fauns and Filinians Wolflings and Wizards.

Fire and Flood The Complete Trilogy The Guild of the Cowry Catchers.

Embers, Ill.u.s.trated Flames, Ill.u.s.trated.

Ashes, Ill.u.s.trated Out of the Ashes, Ill.u.s.trated.

Sh.o.r.es Beyond the World, Ill.u.s.trated The Complete Series (Not Ill.u.s.trated).

Eve and Malachi, Ill.u.s.trated Children's Chapter Books.

Feeding Malachi.

Malachi and the Ghost Kitten Other Books.

Hunters Unlucky.

Crossroads: Short Stories from Panamindorah, Volume 1.

Secret Things: Short Stories from Panamindorah, Volume 2.