This one's a bit shorter, and in my opinion it's slightly less interesting. However, it's fairly important since it sets things up for the real plot to take place. It also introduces Radium. Enjoy.
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Chapter 2: The foo who wished he didn’t live

Unfooruman looked carefully over the plans Spotty had given him. He wasn’t convinced that Fooruman would be so easily defeated. “Are you sure you’ve done all the research you need to, Spotty?” He asked cautiously.

“Of course. I’m telling you, Fooruman’s greatest weakness is the fact that he doesn’t give his servants enough credit. If we take them out one by one, Fooruman will be helpless.”

“I don’t know about that – Fooruman is plenty powerful on his own, and –“ Unfooruman was interrupted mid-sentence when Radium walked into the room.

Unfooruman wasn’t happy about the sudden intrusion. “Spotty, must I remind you that your new servant is supposed to remain in his quarters unless given specific instructions to do otherwise?”

“Forgive me, sir,” Radium said nervously, “But I have news from my infiltration of the foos’ castle.”

“Ah, excellent. I hope the news is good?”

“Yes, master. Black Ninja finally pushed Sonyk over the edge, just as you predicted. If you don’t mind me saying so, I think the time to strike is nigh.” Radium said somewhat cautiously. He’d only been with the unfoos for a few weeks, and didn’t want to do anything to upset his new masters. He wasn’t necessarily there because he hated the foos or anything; he was just there because he hated being a commoner. He’d always strived for success, and he felt that eventually the unfoos would be the winners of the war.

“Actually, Radium, I do mind. If I recall correctly, I’m the one in charge here. Don’t forget your place.” Unfooruman looked at Radium somewhat angrily, but deep down he was very excited about this news. He’d been waiting for seven years for Sonyk to be fired, and at last it had happened. He knew that in all reality, Radium was correct about the time to strike being very near, but he would never admit it.

“There’s one more piece of information, master. Fooruman has constructed yet another castle, and I believe he intends to –“

“Never mind that, Radium. You’ve done well. Now, leave Spotty and I to discuss our plans.”

“Of course, master.” Radium saluted his superiors and walked away somewhat happily. He knew the time was near.

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Sonyk had never been so tired in his entire life. After being banished from Castle Foo, he knew he needed to put as much distance between himself and the castle as possible, for the castle’s residents wouldn’t give a moment’s hesitation before killing him. Honestly, he had no idea where he was going. He planned to just keep walking until he stumbled on a place where he could spend the night.

After walking for what seemed like an eternity, he found a small village. The village technically belonged to Fooruman, but it was far enough away from Castle Foo that Sonyk knew he’d be safe there for at least one night. He found a reasonably priced hotel, paid for one night, and crawled slowly into his newly rented room. He didn’t bother to look around – all he cared about was sleep. He crawled into the soft bed and slept better than he’d slept for years.

He woke up just in time to get a bite to eat at the hotel before they stopped serving breakfast. How wonderful it was to be able to eat a real meal! Even though the only food still left on the buffet table was cold cereal (Corn Flakes, actually), it was the best meal he could remember eating in his life.

After eating as much cereal as he could possibly stomach, he went outside, feeling he was ready for anything. He knew where he needed to go, but unfortunately for him it’d be difficult to get there. There was only one town that was not under the rule of either the foos or the unfoos: Fooville. Rent was expensive there, and there was a constant problem with vandalism, but in an odd way it was the safest place for him. After walking for a few minutes, he reached a road sign with directions to Fooville. Sadly, he never got to read the sign. He faintly heard the words, “Hey, that’s Sonyk,” but before he could respond to them, something heavy hit him in the back of the head. He fell over, unconscious.