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... ... ...Slowly the black, pulling depths of the sleep dart begin to where off. I raised my head, finding that I had been chained to the wall! Well, no matter. I had six siblings, so getting out of " stuck " situations should be one of my specialties. But fiddling around with the lock for a few minutes proved it was no easy task. Footsteps from the hallway brought the appearance of the skunk-like-human-creature. " I suppose you got a good rest? " she asked drily, not even bothering to laugh at her somewhat atempt of a joke, then added ah unsuspected smile, " And I suppose you also relize why you are here? In my cavern? " No, I thought, but I bet I am going to find out. " Well, you are about to find out. " ( Bingo ) Stepping out more into the light, coming from small holes marked in the roof, I was able to recognize more of her skunk features. Black and white striped skunk tail, small black ears and nose, and ivy green eyes. But there where more things to consider. Like what in the world was she planning?...