Ironbeak: By Razorwing
It was only 4 seasons since I had come to Camp Willow from the High
Crags in the northern mountains.I had fixed up a nest and was settled
down working as a spy.My keen eyesight and hearing made me the perfect
spy.
One day I was on patrol and keeping track of vermin movements when
I saw an injured mouse draging itself through the forest.I flew down to
help him and he screamed and tried to hide.Come out I will not hurt you,
I told him. The mouse peaked out from his hiding spot and came over. He
had bruises and cuts all over his body but no broken bones. Who did this
to you, I asked him. Some birds led by a raven, that is why I was scared
of you, He replied.What was the ravens name, I asked.I think it
Steelbeak, or or. Ironbeak? Yes, that was it Ironbeak, He said.
Ironbeak was my father's most hated enemy, he had almost killed my
father once but he was saved by my mother.I gave the mouse a ride to
Camp Willow where his wounds were treated. I flew off as soon as I could
to find Ironbeak and slay him.
I found him and his army very close to
Redwall Abbey.I gathered altitude and dived straight at him. He saw me
but it was too late, I hit him talons first killing him instantly. I
flew away before his army had time to retaliate.
Seasons later I found out that Ironbeak had a son also called
Ironbeak.Maybe he will come back for revenge but I don't think so.