HNT - TiT - A New Beginning

Terror in Toyland (TiT) - An HNT Adventure
by Mark Leslie

After a long hard day of work, Mark was resting on the couch downstairs and started to drift off to sleep. His mind began to fill with memories of a fun playtime from a year earlier: Memories of him and his son Alexander finally beating Darth Tater after a long and difficult struggle.

But at just about the same time, a small group of toys were gathering under the giant Spud Leader. And he was telling them about the horrible tragedy that befell one of their own and the man who was responsible for it all.

"Behold" he said. "The only remaining piece of what was once a great spoof toy."

"But," The Spud Trooper said. "I read that legendary HNT series, and the whole thing was just a made up pretend adventure. Mark and Alexander were just pretending the whole thing. It never really happened."

"It might have been pretend," the wise large Spud said. "But a toy was injured in the making of it. And that is something which simply cannot be forgiven."

"Understood," Darth Tater said. "We shall get revenge." He turned to Artoo-Potatoo. "But I don't understand why you've joined us. You're supposed to be on the other side."

"Normally I would be," Artoo said. "But a toy was harmed. And not just a toy, but a potato themed toy. I must join you in seeking revenge."

The cloakless Darth Tater shook Artoo's hand. "Then you're one of us. Welcome."

And so, their little spud hearts full of anger, and their guts steeled for vengeance, the spud team headed off to find their quarry. They knew that working together they would be able to secure their revenge much better than a group of Darth Tater clones.

"But that never happened," Spud Trooper said.

"Shut-up," Artoo said. "You're ruining the whole suspension of disbelief thing."

And so the group kept moving on. It didn't take them long before they arrived at Mark's door.

"Knock knock," Artoo said, and the whole group snickered, awaiting Mark's response.

To Be Continued . . .