The next morning Zeus patrols the middle path when he spots a ball of fur up ahead. As he approaches he realizes it is a small bunny. Zeus put a paw gently on one side as he leans down to get his left ear by the face. There is faint breathing which Zeus is happy to hear but he is concerned by the wounds on the little one. There are several peck marks all over the body and the left eye did not look good.
Zeus lets out a distress scream then goes back to comforting the bunny. He tries to keep his touches soft and can tell the bunny is a little more at ease. Torch comes running from the direction of the north path and quickly focuses on the bunny.
"What happened?"
"Not sure but have a guess."
Zeus leans down by the face again and whispers "There, there little one you will be fine."
The bunny tries to respond "G..g..g"
"Save your energy little one" Zeus answers.
Then he heard it. The bunny whispers "gackle".
Zeus looks up at Torch who confirms, "I heard it too."
Two sparrows fly in and land on a branch above them. Specifically they are Dark-eyed juncos who are the brothers Dan and Don. "We heard your call," Dan starts. "How can we help?"
Zeus thinks for a moment then responds. "Will one of you go and let Ma and Pa know. Just say the little one is hurt but don't say how bad."
"On it" Don replies and flies off.
"Will you alert the crown?" Zeus inquires to Dan. "Have word spread we need to have a meet by the tree again."
Dan nods three times and answers "Will do!" and flies off.
Zeus looks at his friend. "Please go help spread the word. Make sure Sebastian knows to be there. I will be there after Ma and Pa get here."
Torch nods and leans in to whisper "Stay strong little one!"
After watching Torch make his way down the middle path and cut through a yard toward the main path, Zeus starts to collect his thoughts. He called for the gathering and feels he has to come up with the right words. The time has come to end this.
