Simplify the Expression $$\left( x ^ { 2 } y ^ { 4 } \right) ^ { 3 }$$

Multiple Choice

Simplify the expression. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
- $$\left( x ^ { 2 } y ^ { 4 } \right) ^ { 3 }$$

A) $x^{8} y^{64}$
B) $x ^ { 5 } y ^ { 7 }$
C) $x^{6} y^{12}$
D) $x ^ { 2 } y ^ { 12 }$