Before the Council, Edgar takes his place again as the undisputed head,
radiating a new authority and confidence, courtesy of the Nicodemus part of
him, and officially lays to rest any plan for war on humanity.

But, he continues, there is one final order of business: He tells of the
Rats of Thorn Valley, and what they did for him, and asks for the council's
help in providing a suitable reward. They agree that some sort of repayment is
in order. "Raise the Network" he says.

All twenty Stones are raised, each comes to life, twenty different colors
weaving together in a rainbow filigree, before launching skyward in a lance of
pure white fire...

In Thorn Valley, heads turn upwards as a rumble shakes the ground. Clouds
gather, and to the surprise of all, rain begins to fall. Light seems to come
from the ground itself, and a blanket of green spreads over the surface as
crops that have failed to grow suddenly revive, and in a matter of moments,
reach their full height. Justin, Mrs Brisby, and all the other rats, look up
into the heavens, with the rain down their faces, and with new hope for the
future, prepare for a huge harvest.

THE END