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Author's note: It's never specified if Duchess was ever scolded by Rex and Fly for saying those hurtful words to Babe. There wouldn't have been any way for Duchess to get away with that. So here's my belief of what happened after Fly, Rex and Farmer Hoggett found Babe in the graveyard and took him back home to Hoggett Farm.

Duchess Gets Scolded

Fanfic by Brockster550

Babe was resting on the couch after Farmer Hoggett carried him back from the graveyard. Rex and Fly were worried that Babe wouldn't make it. While the boss was calling the veterinarian, Rex and Fly walked around the house to confront Duchess. She was sleeping at the foot of the boss's bed, she climbed up to sleep there while the search for Babe was ongoing.

"Duchess!" Fly and Rex blurted out simultaneously.

"Geez, can't a cat get some beauty sleep?" asked the cat rudely.

"Not now," said Fly firmly. "Now do you care to explain why you said those words to Babe?"

"He's a pig," said Duchess arrogantly. "I was telling him the truth."

"He's more than a pig," huffed Rex. "The boss had alot of faith in him. Babe is his pet, just as you're the pet to the boss's wife. I can't believe you had the nerve to say all that to Babe and even imply that the boss would eat him if he wanted to. How would you like it if you were told that a cat's only purpose was to be stupid and oblivious?"

"The pig will get over it," said Duchess. "Now if you'll ex…"

"We're not done here yet," snapped Fly. "Your words caused him to run away, all distraught. He even has a cold now and he should've been in top condition for the sheepdog trial today. As punishment, you'll be staying outside for a week, is that clear?"

"I concur," agreed Rex. "Fly and I think this will be a valuable lesson for you."

"And get my precious fur all wet and dirty…!" Duchess started saying.

"Outside this instant!" said Rex and Fly simultaneously.

Duchess huffed as she reluctantly got up and walked outside. Once they were done, Fly and Rex went to go wait for the vet to get here and give the boss a report on Babe's condition. They hoped Babe would pull through and continue to be up for the sheepdog trial later today.

The end!