The Chronicles of Razbury: Amulet of the Cy World

by Happyhorsey_104

There once was a Kau named Razbury for she sported a rich soft coat of raspberry red. The same kind you would find on a hot summer day hidden in the bushes among all the plain greens and browns of the foliage. This too was the same for Razbury because not one single Kau other than her had a red coat; they all had the same boring green. Her father Goven, the alpha Kau of the Silflay Plains (Pronounced sill-flay) continuously moved his herd along in fear of outlaw Gelerts and sly Kyriis who would cheat you out of everything you owned. Goven, taught her daughter to be cautious and careful but she was like the western wind, untamable and headstrong.

During her 15th summer in the plains, Razbury had suddenly become antsy and agitated. While the other Kaus were completely content chewing the lush grass and dandelions and not at all worried about what the next day had in store for them Razbury always felt that something was missing in her life. One night she had a dream, she dreamed that she had sprouted wings so that she could fly far far away and explore lands that she never knew even existed. Razbury felt so free and happy in the dream that when she woke up she didn't know which one was real. When she did she was so disappointed that she knew what her destiny would be. Luckily Goven knew that her daughter was different from the rest and like the summer breeze that blows nothing could anchor her down and make her stay. Razbury's decision to leave the herd was not a huge shock to the herd either in fact many said that it was in her blood, just like it was for her mother.

At first she enjoyed being independent, going where she pleased, stopping when she wanted to and taking a drink whenever she was thirsty. But after a couple miles Razbury felt a twinge of loneliness set in, with no crowd of Kaus to keep her company or the safety of the herd she felt afraid and lost for the very first time in her life. At one point she even considered turning back and returning home but the image of her proud father made her turn and continue. ' What would everyone think if the leader's daughter chickened out on the first day and didn't even set foot out of Kau territory?' she thought as she wearily trampled on. Little did she know that she had said this out loud nor had she noticed the gang of Gelerts following behind her. With one powerful lunge the leader of the gang jumped right over her and landed soundlessly in front of her. "What's a young'n like you doing all alone in these parts?" he asked coyly. His huge sharp teeth glittered in the sun and in the moonlight she could see the dog's tattered ear and the huge scar underneath his left eye.

"My herd is nearby, I just ran ahead to scout. Now either you leave me alone or I'll call for help! "Maintaining eye contact she tried hard not to let her voice quiver or to let them see her legs tremble.

"Oh, I don't think so my pretty. "Came a voice from behind. Another more heavily built Gelert followed by 2 others crowded around her in a circle.

"Yeah, you wouldn't turn back now, what would your father think?" The leader said as he leaned closer closing off the circle and destroying the any chance for the Kau to escape. "What do you say boys if we take her back and ask for a colourful price in return for her safety?"

"Ahh, sure boss, whatever you say," laughed the clumsy heavily built one.

"I wouldn't suggest it Tamaric," came a new voice. Looking behind the leader saw a lone cybunny standing tall in the dark. Relatively small but well built with cool blue eyes and a turquoise collar the Cybunny didn't look at all worried. "Now either let the Kau go or I will make you and your thugs," he said looking over the 3 others, "Wish you were never born. " Tamaric the Gelert laughed a hoarse laugh and started walking towards the Cybunny.

"And if I don't Bari? You and your pathetic troupe isn't here to boss me around. I'm not in Cy territory." Sneering he turned around and walked once again towards the Kau "If I were you bunny I'd leave now before we get hungry and decide to eat you."

"Yeah, hahaha, eat you!" repeated one of the other Gelerts in a rather stupid tone. With a stern look Bari stared at the leader and whistled loudly. Like a tsunami, a wave of Cybunnies hiding nearby rose from their hiding spots and encircled the gang of Gelerts and the Kau

"No tatters," hinting the almost missing ear on the leader's head. "If I were a Gelert I'd leave now before I call my other band of reinforcements to show. "Thinking hard Tamaric knew what Cybunnies could do when they put their minds to it. Deciding not to risk it he growled a whipped his huge tail making a loud snap noise.

"Come on gang, that scrawny Kau wasn't worth our time anyway. And you," Glaring at Bari he continued, "You'd better watch it or else " Biting hard on his teeth it produced a loud crack noise but Bari only looked bored and smiled lightly.

"Scram, pup!!!" Reluctantly the dogs obeyed and within minutes the entire ordeal was over.

"T-Thank you, Bari," whispered the Kau shyly rather ashamed that she could not be as bold and get rid of the Gelerts. "I am forever in your debt." Gaining more confidence as she continued to talk. "And I vow to stay with you until my debt is paid."

"Oh no, no it's quite-"

"Oh no I insist. And that's final."

Walking over to them she followed them back to their burrows finally feeling safe and glad she did not have to be alone for the night.

The burrows were deep and big enough so that even a Kau could fit inside. The walls were composed of dirt with torches placed every few meters so that the animals could see where they were going. Razbury was treated like a guest of honour and the group made a huge bonfire welcoming her. "Thank you all for having me as your guest, I promise I will leave once my debt is paid," she said solemnly.

"She could get the Amulet of the Cy world back!" hollered a youngster.

"Dandy!" his mother quickly covered a paw over his mouth so that he could say no more.

"What is the Amulet of the Cy world?" Razbury asked.

For a while Bari just looked calmly into the fire and since he did not answer she did not push the question further.

"A long time ago there was a ruler of the Cy world and he divided his land into 4 sections. I was chosen to govern a certain section of that land. When the king died argument arose on who the new ruler was to be. Since he had no heir the 4 rulers including me fought for the position. Four nights ago a Grarrl named Karnann stomped into our territory's capital and stole the amulet of the Cy world. It was then that someone suggested a test. Only someone with wits and bravery could possibly get it back."

"Then I will get it back for you," Razbury said.

"Things are not that simple young Kau You have no idea what Grarrls are capable of. And what if he refuses to give it back? Do you propose we steal from him?" whispers arose at the thought for Cybunny's were known for their honesty and stealing was an act punishable by death.

"I'll find a way Bari, I'll find a way………….. " That night while everyone slept she stayed up thinking of a speech to say to the king. ' What is the Grarrl king like? 'she thought.

The next morning Bari and Razbury started their trek from the burrows to the Grarrl caves. Leaving behind the rest of the group Bari who was one of the leaders felt it was his responsibility to come along. The trek would not be hard since the Grarrls footprints made huge imprints and the area had not rained at all in the last few days. With a small pack on each of their backs they started their journey quickly and within an hour they were out of site from the burrows. The only indication that the duo had ever been in the area were the unmistakable hoof prints which were side by side the smaller and more detailed rabbit paw prints.

At around noon Bari spotted something in the horizon. The mountain nearby had a huge hole, a cave glowing with fire. To be sure they still followed the imprints and in doing so they found a secret way up the steep altitude. "Halt! Who goes there?" came a harsh voice. Standing on its hind legs a green Grarrl wearing militia armour and holding a rather sharp spear looked down upon the 2. Bari who was quickly trying to think of a good excuse stuttered.

"We have heard so much of your great king. They say he is very powerful and wise. My friend and I wanted to see for ourselves just how great he is." Razbury said rehearsing the lines she had thought up the night before.

"The king is busy. Now scram! " The Grarrl said harshly.

"Come on Bari, I knew it was too good to be true. The king of the Grarrls must be a real clumsy spoilt buffoon if he's always busy. You're probably just trying to hide the truth from us," smiling Razbury gave a secret wink to the Cybunny.

"Yeah, wait until the others hear this! I always wondered if the rumour that Grarrls had only a 5 second memory was true." Laughing he turned around but by then the guard's pride had outweighed his duties. Jabbing his sharp spear lightly into the side of the Cybunny he motioned them to follow.

"Grarrls no stupid! Our king will show you! "Pointing his small forehand at them. Walking along Razbury felt proud that her plan had worked but also worried at what the king of the Grarrls might do to them.

Knocking on a stone wall the guard roared. "Your majesty!" pausing he added. "You have visitors!" The door creaked open and the guard stepped aside to let the two through. The minute the two stepped foot in the room the door slammed behind them making a loud echo bounce around the almost empty room.

"What do you two want?" The king sneered. For a king he was very well clothed. With a fur robe and jewels sewn right onto his cloths and a crown that glittered like a star on top of his head." The doctor said I need at least 14 hours of sleep or else I'll get bags under my eyes." Raising an eyebrow Razbury looked in shock at what a supposedly ferocious Grarrl was saying. " I'm serious I need my beauty sleep."

"We'll leave you alone oh great king as soon as you return something that belongs to my people," said Bari

."Oh and if I don't?" the spoilt King said.

"Then I'll make sure you never get a wink of sleep again and by then you'll look so ugly that no Grarrl in the right mind would think you were actually king." Razbury said holding back giggles. However Karnann did not take this as a joke. His lazy eyes popped open and he sat up straight.

"You wouldn't," he dared, staring Razbury eyed the King.

"Try me." Fear actually filled the king's eyes and for a second he forgot who he was--the king.

"Okay, okay what is it you wanted."

"The amulet of the Cy world, the one you stole from the kingdom not too long ago," Bari informed him.

"Don't have it," he said simply.

"WHAT! How can you not have it?" Bari demanded angry.

"Whoa, geez loueese. I told you I don't have it."

"What did you do with it? " Razbury asked in a gentler tone.

"I threw it away. It had such an ugly green colour and it didn't match my décor." Waving his hand towards the blue silk tapestries and the turquoise cushions.

"Where did you throw it?" Razbury said wishing with all her might it wouldn't be the Jetsam infested lake.

"Oh I thought I'd give it to the Jetsams as a gift."

"You threw the amulet into the lake?" Bari said in disbelief.

"Well, duh. Didn't I already say that like 15 million times?" the king said sarcastically.

"Well then, your highness. Thank you for your time." Taking a huge step back Razbury bowed then make a half run for the door.

"Yes, yes your highness. Thank-you for your time," Bari said shaking with fury. Running to catch up with the Kau they made a run for it out of there as quickly as they could. The guard outside saw them run as fast as they could out smiled pleased.

"I told you King very powerful!" he roared. Razbury and Bari ran as fast as they could, finding the appropriate rocks to jump off of. Since the Jetsam infested lake had been sited by Razbury while they were on the cliffs they did not have any trouble finding it. Not at all hesitating the Kau leapt into the pool but the Cybunny stopped at the edge and stared at his reflection.

"Bari, are you coming?" Razbury asked worried.

"Yeah, yeah I'm coming," he murmured. Taking a huge breath he diving in and the Kau quickly followed. Underwater the Kau shuddered at the murky pools of algae and the dying seaweed floating here and there. Without realising what was happening a sudden net surrounded the two and four Jetsams were seen dragging them towards the glowing city below. Well at least we don't have to swim, Razbury thought optimistically. Inside the city the air domes allowed the 2 prisoners to finally exhale and breathe again.

"Prisoners sire," said one of the guards.

"Excellent," the king whispered.

"Shall we prepare the cauldron?" one of the other guards asked.

"Not yet. I think we should have a little fun first."

"Of course, sire," the first guard said pleased. Razbury shuddered at the thought of dying in a boiling cauldron.

"If you wish to have some fun then let's make a bet," Razbury said suddenly with a new idea.

"Oh, I do so love bets," the King said.

"I will tell you a story-" she began.

"I've heard them all," he interrupted.

"Then I promise you I'll tell you a story that you've never heard of. If you haven't heard of it then my comrade and I leave safely and if I you have then- "

"Then you'll be very sorry!" the Jetsam said enthusiastically and the roared a huge laugh.

"But then I think you'd get the better side of the bargain. Let's say you and I sweeten the deal a little, shall we?" the Kau continued.

"Razbury, what are you doing?" Bari whispered.

"You'll see," she whispered.

"If you have heard it both my comrade and I will be destroyed in whatever way you please but if you haven't then we leave safely with a certain procession of yours."

"Good! Oh I do so love a gusty Kau It's a deal!"

"All right then."

Clearing her throat she began, "Once upon a time there was a Kau who was free spirited and wild. One day she decided that -"

"I've heard it! Start the kettle Jakar," the Jetsam said gleefully.

"I'm not done yet your majesty. I promise it's a story you've never heard of."

"Fine, then, what's another minute or two going to hurt? Continue."

"One day she decided that she wouldn't be like the other Kaus, only grazing and moving day in and day out. She wished to have an adventure, where she would be able to see lands that she never knew existed and meet people that she had only heard of in stories. So she left her herd and that night while she was all alone in the endless plains a gang of Gelerts threatened to take her hostage. It was then that a group of Cybunnies rescued her and from that day on she vowed to repay their generosity. That night at a bonfire the leader told her of a Grarrl king that stole a necklace belonging to the king. The Kau decided she would get it back for them at whatever costs and the next morning they set out. Following the footprints they found the king only to hear the king of the Grarrls say that he had thrown it into a Jetsam infested lake. They dove underwater in search of it but a group of ferocious Jetsams captured them and brought them to their king." Razbury stopped there.

"So what did he do? Did the king eat them?" The jetsam said excited.

"You've never heard of this story?" Razbury said pleased.

"No, but you can't go until you finish it," the Jetsam said stubbornly.

"I'm afraid this story does not end but only continues and once we meet again I will tell you more." The king suddenly realised that the story was about the Kau herself and keeping his part of the deal he let them go along with the amulet.

"Razbury you are truly and inspiration to us all," Bari said once they were on land again.

"Here take half of the amulet," he said as smashed a huge rock onto it and broke it in half. Slipping one piece onto her neck. "There now all the Cybunnies will know that you once helped their king and if you ever run into trouble they will always be at your service. This piece however, "Holding up the other piece in his paw, "will be the evidence needed to prove to the others that I had retrieved the amulet."

Looking at Razbury sadly he asked, "Are you sure you aren't coming back with me?"

"Adventure calls my friend and like the wind I can never stay in one place forever," Razbury said reluctantly.

"Then I wish you all of luck." Giving the Kau a hug he turned back and walked.

"Good-bye Bari," she whispered and then she too turned and started walking not knowing what other exciting adventures would hold in store for her.

The End