Smokey Air Raids The Porch
THE PORCH — Unexpectedly and forcibly, Smokey launched an air assault on The Porch today. Her mission was to avenge an “unprovoked” sting to her face by an ill-tempered hornet on Saturday.
Smokey stated that she had only been courting the hornet into a prospective trade agreement. Trade agreements are rare between felines and insects, but Smokey expressed a keen interest in salmon imports. In return, she promised the hornet unlimited access to The Porch. However, when Smokey leaned in to perform what she labeled “a cordial embrace,” the hornet struck. She attempted to shrug it off but was mildly stung in the side of the face.
She earned retribution this morning with a series of air raids designed to unseat the hornet. Her weapons included brake cleaner missiles and stuffed carrot bombs. Shortly after the attack commenced, the hornet and its small band of insect allies were decidedly exterminated.
“The strike was very well-coordinated,” Jeff L. Horner, Director of Kitty Studies at Blue House University, said. “Whether or not Smokey’s stated intentions are true, the sparks of a conflict were here, but through her strength, they were quickly extinguished.”
The attack was the first use of aggression by Smokey since her arrival at the Blue House. She displayed an acute decision-making ability combined with a courageous spirit. The insect community, no doubt, will now take note of Smokey as a substantial force. But should Lionelle, the House’s queen of felines, be concerned?
“I wouldn’t worry about it,” Horner said. “It is doubtful that Smokey will unleash her air force again.”
He then sat speechless for a moment.
“Unless,” he said, “salmon learn to fly.”


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