Excerpt from the writings of the Abbey Recorder/Healer

Well, it's been fifteen seasons since the day that this story began. Triss and Thyre, after informing the Abbot of their plans, immediately received his blessing. He did it because he claimed "It was a perfect match."

My parents always tell me that Justyn the mouse and Jarren the otter were both fierce warriors, yet kind at the same time. My father tells me that Jarren was the best friend he'd ever had. My mother says that next to Thyre, she'd never seen a creature go from a scarred warrior to a peaceful Redwaller in a shorter time than Justyn. My twin brother now holds the mantle of Abbey Warrior, trained by my father. I am one of Redwall's youngest Recorders, and its youngest Healer as well. My father, Thyre, sits by Jarren's grave daily and frequently naps there. Nobeast disturbs him. We all went to my father's homeland once. My namesake lies there, and it was there that my mother, Triss, returned Justyn's sword to its rightful owner. A Recorder has no use for a sword. I think that, wherever Justyn is now, he's happy that things turned out like they are. I met the badger Arese, who helped my father forge the swords that now hang in the gatehouse I write in. He has no use for them now except to spar with Jarren. My father took me to the small memorial that had been erected for the fallen in the battle that drove Valcyn from the land, then to the former sight of his fortress. He looked sad, and when I asked him why, he said that there were the bones of many friends there, friends that had never been buried properly. My mother told him that what he'd done had allowed them to rest peacefully.

But now the bell tolls for dinner. My mother and father are most likely already inside. My father must say the grace. Yes, Redwall has a warrior Abbot. A retired warrior, but still. I must go. But I give you this invitation: The gates of Redwall are ever open to those who come in search of friendship, comfort, and especially a new life.

-Brother Justyn, son of Triss and Thyre, brother to Jarren the Warrior, Recorder and Healer of Redwall Abbey in Mossflower Country.

And so another story is fully posted. I'm not really close to finishing any others, so I might not be very active for a bit afterwards. I might write another "Aura Chronicles" oneshot, but with school just starting, I don't think I'll have very much time. Once again, hope you liked it!