"Is he aware of your allegiance to me?" Asked the Dark Lord.
"No Master." Said Rocko. "I don't believe he has."
"Well, It won't matter for long." Said Jargafar. "You will make it known."
"Sir?" Asked Rocko.
"I need more Factions on my side Rocko." Said Jargafar. "The main armies can only focus on one threat at a time, Now that Henry and Lily Pines are claimed, We must now focus on other matters, Their Children and the Chaos Emeralds, Forging this Alliance with him will be your duty."
"But… My Lord." Said Rocko. "I thought you sent me here as An observer for the Animal Cruelty Squad."
"And I did." Said Jargafar. "But now that they've been ousted, The resources Napoleon and his Comrades have unmasked can be of use, Provided you can convince the others to share."
"I… Perhaps… My Lord." Said Rocko.
"I will be sending two of Cluny's captains to help you represent me." Said Jargafar. "They will bring a little something to "Help" Dull the Senses."
And with that, The Communication device shut off, Leaving Rocko to breathe a sigh of relief.
"Well… That was tame…" He muttered to himself, He was unaware of something tiny watching him.
Meanwhile.
Two Rats were dragged into their master's chambers, Battered and Bruised, Their guards threw them to the ground in front of Lord Jargafar.
"Ah, Scumnose, Frogblood." Said the Dark lord. "How are we today friends? Learned your lesson about incompetence yet?" He asked sweatily.
The Two Rats said Nothing, They just nodded.
"So next time, you let Children getaway will you?" He asked.
"N-No, My lord." Stuttered Scumnose.
"Not on our lives, Master." Whimpered Frogblood.
"Yes, that's what I thought." Said Jargafar piteously. "I have a new object for you both now, This one's easier."
Scumnose and Frogblood were pulled to their feet and Listened.
The Next day.
Rocko stood at the Gatepost watching the road, As he did he was Truck coming up the Road, Driven by two Familier Rats.
"Ah, they're here." He said, As he hopped off the gatepost and retreated into the Farmhouse.
"Scumnose and Frogblood pulled into the yard, Scattering a few Chicken on the way, As they slowed the Truck to a stop, Several of Napoleon's troops immediately sprung on them, Two dogs came barking up threatening to come into the Truck and Tear the Two Rats to bits, Evita Attila and Todd came up as well with a company of Foxes.
"So what have we here?" Asked Attila. "A couple of Rats caught in a trap?"
Frogblood nearly reached for his dagger, But Scumnose stopped him, At that Moment, The Mouse king came out, Followed by Voracious.
"What's going on out here!"
"We come in peace!" called Scumnose from the Truck. "Call off the Dogs!"
The Mouse King and Voracious looked at each other Before the Fox king held up a paw and the Dogs stopped Then Napoleon came out followed by Rocko.
"Who are you?" Called Napoleon. "And what do you want?"
Scumnose and Frogblood came out of the Truck. "I am Scumnose, And this is Frogblood." Scumnose introduced. "We come on the behalf of a generous benefactor for you."
"What Benefactor?" Asked the Mouse king.
"One who would wish to provide generously for you." Said Frogblood as he gestured to the Trucks contents, Several Bottles of Whisky were there, Napoleon licked his lips in anticipation before turning to the Two Rats. "We will talk more in the House."
"Of course, After you dear boy." Said Scumnose.
"Dear boy?" Napoleon repeated. "Dear Boy?!" Napoleon couldn't stop himself from Laughing as He Voracious, Rocko and the Mouse King entered the House, Laughing with him.
"Charming." Muttered Frogblood. "A porker with a sense of humor."
As Scumnose and Frogblood entered the House, Maggie and Wilbur watched from the side of the Barn.
"What are they doing now?" Asked Wilbur.
"I don't know." Said Maggie. "But It can't be good."
Later.
What was said in the House was unclear, But much later, Scumnose and Frogblood had swapped all Jam and Alcohol in the Truck with Bails of Hay, Produce, and other stock provided by the Farm.
"Well, Mr. Napoleon." Said Scumnose. "I can safely say this arrangement is good don't you?"
"Depends," said Napoleon. "What would your master went with all this?"
"Only to feed his Armies." Said Rocko. "And I for one hope this changes nothing between us Napoleon, I was only looking to see if you would make a good ally for the Dark Lord, I swear to you working for him isn't like working for the Animal Cruelty squad."
"The A.C.S. are our Enemies." Said Napoleon.
"And Lord Jargafar is your Friend." Said Scumnose.
"Is he now?" Asked Voracious. "Than why isn't he here himself?"
"Lord Jargafar is a busy man." Said Frogblood. "He has Lands to claim and… Assets to obtain, You may meet him in your own sweet time."
"And if we don't?" Asked Warren.
"That should not concern you at the moment." Said Scumnose. "Just the Current Buisness at hand."
"And that is?" Asked Voracity.
"Oh, nothing much just a couple of things." Said Rocko. "Particularly, Perhaps, Finding new Allies for our cause, A few dabblers in Pauler tricks wouldn't hurt, Money too… An issue I believe we should look into."
"And Fruits and Vegetables are good for Nutrition but… They don't exactly beat Eggs…." Said Scumnose.
Later.
After Scumnose and Frogblood had left, The Animals were watching them depart, At that Moment, Squealer, Attila, Evita, and Todd came and adressed them.
"Ah comrades, We would have called a meeting." Said Squealer. "But this will do."
"What is it now?" Asked Mrs. Calloway.
"Our leaders have come together in Conference." Said Attila. "And all agree, That in order to continue Labor on the Windmill, Acquire the Nesasry income for it and feed ourselves, We must trade."
"Didn't Old Major once say we must never engage in trade?" Asked Grace.
"None of this need concern you." Said Squealer. "As our Leader, Napoleon, Wise as he is Great, Shall shoulder the Burden of Trade himself, And not for gain, of course, that would unworthy of our noble principals."
"I highly doubt that." Muttered Mrs. Calloway.
"And you Hens." Said Evita, Eyeing the Hens. "Shall make the First contribution, All of your Eggs."
The Hens were horrified! "That's Murder!" One Cried.
"You Hens should Welcome this Sacrifice as your own Special Contribution to Animalism." Said Squealer. "I know how proud you are of this Privilege."
The Chickens, however, Remembered Old Majors saying that their Eggs should never be taken from them. "We will smash our Eggs before giving them up!"
"Yeah! Dead right!"
And that night, They all held up in the Barn, Hiding in the Rafters away from those on the ground, Wilbur could only watch as the Hens prepared to sacrifice their Eggs.
"Oh, this is just… Wrong." He whimpered to himself.
Then he heard a Voice. "Get out."
Wilbur perked up and looked around.
"H-Hello?" He asked.
"Get out now!"
Not thinking Twice, Wilbur scampered out of the Barn as quickly as he could, As he took a wary look back, He found Voracious, The Mouse King, Warren T rat, and their minions entering the Barn.
Inside, The three Generals scoured the Barn with their Followers.
"Alright Chickens." Said Warren, Brandishing a Meatcleever. "Come out now and this can be resolved peacefully."
There was no response.
"You heard the Cat!" Growled the Mouse King. "Come out or else!"
Again nothing.
"Bah, Where are they?!" Snarled Attila.
Todd went sniffing into an Empty coup then felt something splat on the top of his head!
"Oh!" Todd licked some of the stuff that poured onto his snout and tasted it. "Hmm, Tates like Yoke."
Everyone Immediately looked up and Saw several eyes glaring down on them from the Shadows, Then all at once, Eggs started to rain down into the Villain's heads splattering all over them.
"Ambush!" Cried Voraciously!
Cat's, Mice, and Foxes all found themselves Pelted by falling Eggs everywhere, They Ran for cover, Tripped, and Bumped into each other and Made Mad ashes to get away from the Falling yokes.
Todd went backward and Bumped into Evita, Who then Crashed into a Pile of Tins!
The Mouse king scamped everywhere, then slipped on a Yoke and landed with a crash on his Belly, Attila also slipped and landed right on his Crocked tail!
Warren Tdid his best to climb up to the Rafters, Followed by Voracious and Digit, But the Hen pecked the Former so hard he lost his grip on the Ladder and came crashing back down onto Voracious, Jack and Ace hurried to help their boss, But were quickly tripped up by Splaatered Yokes, Quite literaly.
Digit was the only one who reached the Rafters But Quickly retreated after finding himself alone with very angry mother hens.
In the End, Warren, Voracious, and The Mouse King Pulled their forces out of the Barn And Retreated.
Everyone watched as this Unfold, Having been woken up by the Sound of Brawling, Screaming, and Crashing, Foxes, Cats, and Mice raced out of the Barn, With Warren, Voracious, and The Mouse king not far behind.
"We're gonna need reinforcements!" Growled the Mouse king.
"Call them in!" Snarled Voracious. "Release the Police force!"
At this command, The Dogs all surged out of their coup Barking and Snarling as they rushed into the Barn, Everyone stared in Horror as The Sounds of Chicken screams and Blood-curdling cries were heard throughout the night.
To Be Continued.