Vegetable Invasion. (Could get mushy.)

Always vigilant ©

Dear German

I hate to bother you, but it’s making me nervous. It looks like an invasion.

Recently the neighboring realms offered shelter to children fleeing the dreaded Chick-among-us. The grateful orphans brought samples of their traditional vegetables with them – to share – and as a memento of home lands.

The festive orange vegetables brought smiles to all.

Suddenly, not so charming.

Stunned to realize the vegetables seemed are taking root and are spotted everywhere.

There they are. Putting on a happy face for the world. ©

Buried Up to their necks…as if trying to stay out of the way.

Inconspicuous – or insignificant. Benign. Silent.

Offering no threat. Only broad smiles.

“Kudzu probably started out the same,” snarled a miffed RC Cat when the vegetables were brought to her attention.

She immediately issued directions to secure her Mousies’ safe house.

And said she’d keep vigil. (She says it only looks like she is napping in the sunny spot. A ruse to confuse the veggies.)

Unsure if she is completely nuts I am the only defense, I continue to walk with great alertness and an air of authority.

My paws itching to squash any veggie threat.

While the veggies are perky and festive – and possibly make the orphans feel less homesick – their numbers are increasing each day.

Each must be considered a possible agent of orange veggie invasion.

Huddled bravely, a family beaming congeniality. ©

RC says news of them is a bit flat.

She feels some look so stiff and rigid because the damp soil is giving them arthritis.

Or crawly things in the dirt are terribly disturbing to their undercarriage,

Could they simply wish to appear brave and able to endure hardships in hope of being accepted?

Formally dressed. Awaiting HRH’s summons? Rock solid grin ©

One has set up camp on the porch.

An ambassador patiently waiting acknowledgement.

That lump of a cat, the neighbor, Sasha, has been seen sitting by it. Chatting?

Or practicing mind reading?

Playing an idiot version of charades more likely.

They both seem as smart as potatoes probably have much in common: absence of thoughts and little ability to move around due to their life style or, in attempt to be kind, genetics.

Remember Shasha? Disturbing, I know. She can move. Or so we assume. She’s been seen in different places. RC Cat scoffs that devoted mousies roll her from location to location. ©

RC is aware of the Occupy Porch Initiative.

A gutsy intrusion, all agree, but HRH says this veggie appears to be stoned, so ignore it.

Not certain that is wise, but it hasn’t made any attempt to turn or look in the window.

An attempt to appear vulnerable and passive to reassure he comes in piece, maybe.

And what are they up to? Far too jolly not to be conspiring.©

German, what I haven’t told RC Cat is what I saw this morning around the corner.

While most of the veggies seem happy and harmless, these new ones look like they are up to something.

Sinister somehow.

And one appears to have ruling designs!

That’s a crown, right? What intentions are these? Should RC be warned?©

As you have experience dealing intruders and those of questionable purpose, any guidance in this matter would be appreciated.

Meanwhile, I shall continue my patrols.

Yours in paws. (Paw waves)

Molly, the Marvelous.

More spooky stories and mysteries of the Realm:

• “Insistent shadow. A stranger danger”
• “Holler-ring and Revels of Other Realms”

And who is The German? Her story starts here, then packs up her toys, but still sends correspondence and advice. (and for some reason she knows Trouble Makers Wear Plaid…..)

Something’s in the wind.©

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