Sorry to all of my readers who have followed me and thought this was part of the PJO fandom. If you're one of them, either go read Animal Farm by George Orwell or if you have already read it stay here and read this.
Animal Farm is an amazing book. When I first started it, I thought it was going to be one of those read-it-for-school-and-get-a-good-grade-on-it-then-forget-about-it type of books. But I was totally wrong! The book is really entertaining and has made my favorites list.
I'm actually writing this for school, so it'll be up fully before winter break, which starts on the 24th for me.
I bet you want to get to the actual story now, so here it is.
Title: The Aftermath of Manor Farm
Summary: The animals can't tell which are the pigs and which are the humans. Snowball's been up to something. Some humans just aren't that bad. Boxer's still alive.
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Snowball couldn't believe what was happening at Manor Farm, previously called Animal Farm. The pigs are acting like humans, in direct violation of the Seven Commandments!
He paced across the room. Boxer, who had heroically escaped the cart, Benjamin, who had left Manor Farm just a few hours after the animals couldn't distinguish between the pigs and humans, Clover, who had left Manor Farm with Benjamin, and the group of four hens, who had gotten tired of Napoleon selling their eggs, were also in the room.
"We will create a farm of our own!" Snowball finally declared.
"But… how?" Boxer asked.
"You didn't let me finish, my dear comrade. After creating a farm of our own, we will take over Manor Farm and bring things back to what they were before Napoleon took over."
"You have to get more animals to do that." Benjamin commented.
"That's why we have pigeons." A flock of pigeons flew into the room with a dramatic flourish. There were about 6 pigeons in all.
The hens seemed to believe this was a good idea. The pigeons left to spread the news about the new Animal Farm, avoiding any humans or pigs as they did so.
After a few days, more animals appeared. There were hens, roosters, horses, donkeys, dogs, cows, and many more.
Snowball, Boxer, Benjamin, and Clover decided to take charge. As, although all animals were given a choice, they still needed leaders.
On the first official meeting, a week after the pigeons had left; the animals sung Beasts of England.
Beasts of England! Beasts of Ireland!
Beasts of land and sea and skies!
Hear the hoof beats of tomorrow!
See the golden future rise!
How does the life of an animal pass?
In endless drudgery.
What's the first lesson an animal learns?
To endure its slavery.
How does the life of an animal end?
In cruel butchery.
Beasts of England! Beasts of Ireland!
Beasts of land and sea and skies!
Hear the hoof beats of tomorrow!
See the golden future rise!
Now the day of beasts is coming,
Tyrant man shall lose his throne
And the shining fields of England
Shall be trod by beasts alone.
Pull the rings from out your noses
Tear the saddle from your back!
Bit and spur must rust forever,
Cruel whips no more shall crack.
Beasts of England, seize the prizes,
Wheat and barley, oats and hay,
Clover, beans and mangel wurzel
Shall be ours upon that day.
"Dear comrades! We are here to be free and equal! There are only 7 commandments you must follow to be free and equal and to never turn into a human- like being.
"First, whatever goes on two legs in an enemy.
"Second, whatever goes on four legs, or has wings, is a friend.
"Third, no animal shall wear clothes.
"Fourth, no animal shall sleep in a bed.
"Fifth, no animal shall drink alcohol.
"Sixth, no animal shall kill another animal.
"Lastly, but not least, all animals are equal!" The animals began cheering and some even started singing 'Beasts of England' again.
Tell me what you think as a review please! I have decided to promote a story from the Animal Farm fandom each chapter. There will at least be one story and no more than five. I haven't read many of them, so I'll promote the one that I have read and loved.
Title: All for Ribbons and Sugar Cubes
Author: RainfallSeven
Published/Updated: 2/29/2012
Status: 1 Chapter; Complete
id: 7882950
Genre: Drama/Angst
Rated: Fiction K+. 9 and up.
Thanks for reading!