"Meurtre à la ferme'⁴⁴" (Flock'⁴⁴)

"**Meurtre à la ferme**'⁴⁴" is the thirdteen episode of the Flock'⁴⁴ series in the Siege of France saga.

## Plot

The episode begins with a captivating view through a telescope, providing a glimpse of a French town that has been completely overrun by imposing Landkreuzers. As Sergeant Trace Washington turns away from the telescope, he is joined by a group of brave comrades including Eugene Sutton, Jerrard E. Forestier, Ryan Terrence, Horace L. Gorman Collin, Otis Angelo Miller, and Hazel. Together, they stand atop a cliff, surveying the chaotic scene unfolding before them.

Trace takes charge and issues orders for the men to release their bombs, strategically causing one of the tanks to veer off course and explode beneath the bridge. The resulting blast damages the tank, forcing its occupants to scramble out. Unfortunately, they are met with a surprise ambush, as enemy soldiers fire upon them. In the midst of the chaos, Hazel displays incredible agility, deftly flipping over and incapacitating the Nazi soldiers one by one with precise shots.

Meanwhile, Jonah, in an attempt to retaliate, finds himself outgunned when he tries to fire upon the general. Swiftly, Jerrard springs into action, sprinting towards the fleeing Nazi general. Horace follows suit, determined to provide backup. Their pursuit leads them into a narrow alleyway, where the Nazi general attempts to climb over a tall fence in a desperate bid to escape. Displaying remarkable strength and determination, Jerrard manages to reach the top of the fence and tightly grip the general, swiftly bringing him down with powerful blows.

Jerrard's fists make contact with the Nazi general four times, his face lighting up with a mixture of adrenaline and satisfaction. However, Horace quickly intervenes, recognizing that the general has surrendered. Horace steps in to halt Jerrard's further aggression towards the defeated enemy. In a final display of disdain, Jerrard delivers a swift kick to the Nazi general before spitting on him. Jerrard and Horace then apprehend the general, their actions drawing commendation from Trace who acknowledges their bravery and resourcefulness in capturing the enemy. The captured Nazi general is subsequently handed over to the French Resistance for further interrogation and justice.

In the midst of the intense events taking place in the French town, we shift our focus to the Back to Mansion, where Betty and her sister, Patricia Robinett, are engaged in a different but equally tense situation. They have taken on the task of delivering food to the Nazi prisoners held there, including the formidable Nazi general Klaus Becker and his accomplice Jonas König.

Patricia and Betty find themselves feeling incredibly nervous as they approach the prison. They are accompanied by Lieutenant Kenndy Shirley Healy and Tailleur V. "Taylor" Sanderson, who are responsible for guarding the prisoners. As Patricia and Betty cautiously hand over the trays of food to the guards, Klaus, always mindful of time, attempts to engage Betty in conversation, inquiring about the time. Unfortunately, Klaus's watch has been damaged during the battles, rendering it broken and inaccurate.

Observing Klaus's request to fix his broken watch, Patricia steps forward, deciding to take on the task herself. Kenny, however, senses a hidden agenda from Klaus and tries to convey his suspicions to Patricia and Betty. Despite Kenny's warning, Patricia agrees to repair Klaus's broken watch, while Betty reluctantly supports her sister's decision.

The tension rises as Patricia begins working on the watch, fully aware of the potential danger that Klaus represents. Kenny's concerns about Klaus's intentions continue to weigh heavily on their minds, adding an extra layer of unease to the already nerve-wracking situation they find themselves in.

As Betty encountered Concord Bryant outside, who was carrying bags from the US Army under Jerrard's orders, Jack Terrence joined him to help carry the bags. Edoard Brown kept a watchful eye from the rooftop, while children played by the Mansion's fountain, with Elva watching over them.

The atmosphere grew tense as D-Company arrived at the Mansion. The children became nervous as they looked at the D-Company soldiers. Trace, the leader, ordered his soldiers to head to their camp. Otis and Horace were at the tent, busy fixing a jeep. Meanwhile, Hazel and Jonah had an encounter with Sonia, who was angry because she wasn't allowed to join them, accusing D-Company of sexism. Jonah tried to calm her down, but Hazel jokingly responded that she was "just a girl" and that joining the "old man army" was just a game. This angered Sonia, and she attempted to punch Hazel, but missed and fell down. Hazel laughed it off, further aggravating the situation.

Suddenly, a gunshot was heard from the nearby woods, near their camp. Trace immediately ordered Hazel, Jonah, Jerrard, and Kennedy to investigate the source of the gunshots. Sonia tried to join them, but Trace sternly instructed her to stay at the mansion where the females and children were staying, assuring her that his men would guard them. This only infuriated Sonia, and she ran off towards the mansion in anger.

Meanwhile, Eugene drove his jeep with Hazel, Jonah, Kennedy, and Jerrard. They stopped near the deep woods and decided to separate, as they only had two walkie-talkies. Jerrard and Jonah went one way, while Hazel and Kennedy went the other way. As they walked through the dense woods, they came across a dead wolf that had been shot. They called Hazel and Kennedy to inform them about the dead wolf, heightening their sense of worry. Suddenly, they heard another gunshot, this time coming from a distant farm. Jonah and Jerrard sneaked into the empty farm.

Inside the farm, Jonah was terrified to find four people, including children, who had been brutally killed. Jerrard tried to order Jonah to leave the farm, but Jonah heard the sound of a paranoid man. Curiously, Jonah quietly snuck into the house and spotted a terrified soldier holding his rifle. He also saw a Deep One, a monstrous creature, brutally eating a farmer in the living room. The Deep One's bodily function startled the paranoid soldier, causing him to run past Jonah. The Deep One then approached Jonah, who slowly walked backward in fear.

Jerrard spotted Jonah and quickly raised his rifle, firing shots at the Deep One. He hit it in the eye, causing the Deep One to run towards Jerrard. Jerrard shot it in the forehead and heart, causing the Deep One to fall to the ground. Jerrard was still in a state of paranoia when Hazel arrived and took down the Deep One. Kennedy joined them at the scene, and Jonah remained silent, unsure of what to say. Kennedy discovered a paranoid soldier hidden in the barn, who raised his gun at Kennedy. Kennedy showed his badge, indicating that he was part of the US Army, and the paranoid soldier calmed down. Kennedy and the paranoid soldier were reunited with Hazel, Jonah, and Jerrard. The paranoid soldier, Billy Wayne, introduced himself with a smile and showed them a picture of his daughter. They decided to take Billy Wayne to the D-Company location, determined to uncover the truth behind the disturbing events they had witnessed.