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Chronov was placed on Chernov's couch as the younger counterpart prepares to examine him, "Is this the first time he collapsed?" asked Chernov.

"He passes out on occasion," said Billy, "But only if he's stressed."

"He probably is," said Chernov as he check's Chronov's pulse at his neck, "His heartbeat is fast, for all I know he might have Hypertension."

"He had it for years," said Billy, "There isn't much we could do about it though, he's just too old to receive any treatment."

"You ever checked if he has Cancer or Scleroses?" asked Chernov.

"Our medicine knowledge hadn't improve much over the years," said Billy, "We don't know how to diagnose such a complex disease, even if we do we don't even know how to treat it. Besides, the older green smurfs have the lowest mortality rate in the Colony."

"Is hard attacks common?" asked Chernov.

"Usually among those who are sexually active, physically active, really stressed, and the extremely old," said Billy, "Other factors may vary."

"Is he going to be alright?" asked Smurfette.

"I don't know," said Billy, "I guess when its your time, it is your time."

Chronov opened his eyes and yawns, capturing the smurfs' attention. "How long was I out?" he asked.

"About 5 minutes." said Billy.

"Not to bad compared to last time," said Chronov, "I just realize something, something that must be taken seriously."

"What happened to you Chronov?" asked Papa Smurf.

"I'd just had an episode after inheriting the red smurfs' memories," said Chronov, "What I discovered isn't good for us."

"So you can also read minds?" asked Chernov.

"Sort of," said Chronov, "But that's not important, right now we got bombers on the way."

"Bombers?" asked Papa Smurf.

"Turns out the red smurfs who attacked us was a scouting party," said Chronov, "They're suppose to report back to give details on the bombing target, without them red smurf HQ will be forced to go ahead with the bombing without specific targets."

"So they're just going to bomb everything," said Jokey, "Everything?"

"They're using dumb bombs," said Chronov, "They haven't mastered precision bombing strikes so they're just going to level the village, we have about a day to prepare for the attack."

"I should alert the Green Smurf Colony," said Chernov, "We're going to need an air force to defend this area."

"Of course we do," said Chronov, "But they also have a Plan B, if the bombing fails then they'll go for a nuclear strike."

"A nuclear bomb!" said Chernov in surprise, "How in the world would they get a hold of one?"

"They probably got it from Russia," said Chronov, "That's where they're from anyway, and there's a lot of nuclear material hiding in all sorts of places."

"I'm still not sure if I could trust you," said Chernov, "How am I suppose to believe your word without clear evidence?"

"Look outside," said Chronov, "And you'll definitely believe me."

Chernov looked out the window and sees a mound of loose dirt rising from the ground, suddenly a hand popped out of it with all of its might and a zombie came climbing out. He recognized the zombie being one of the red smurfs who attacked the village, accept the red smurf now has gray skin. Its eyes glow green, indicating that its under Chronov's control. The zombie brushed the dirt off of its brown jacket and walked off into the village, Chernov then turned towards Chronov completely speechless.

"Well that backs up your story a little bit." said Chernov.

All the smurfs looked out the window and sees zombified red smurfs walking around, they were horrified at their appearance, "Don't worry," reassured Chronov, "They're harmless. But if they get near you, turn them around and push them in the other direction."

"Would you please keep these zombies out of the village Chronov?" asked Papa Smurf.

"For everybody's sake, yes." replied Chronov, that's when he snapped his fingers.

Everyone looked out and saw the zombies head off into the woods, albeit slowly. They all walk like drunks, their eyes were staring blankly. Once the last zombie walked out of the village, the smurfs began to leave the house. "You might need to stay here and rest Chronov," advised Papa Smurf, "You've been through a lot in the passing week."

"Oh I'm just getting started," said Chronov, "But if you must insist, alright."

Rachael tosses a blanket to Chronov as everyone clears the room, leaving the time-traveler to take a nap.

In the meantime, Chernov informs the Green Smurf Colony about the impending surprise attack of the Smurf Village and ordered the military to be in full combat readiness. After that, Chernov upgrades his radar system with help from Billy to increase its range from 1 kilometer to 5 kilometers. With distance increased, Chernov could breathe a whole lot easier with a few seconds of warning time.

Papa Smurf watched as Billy and Chernov climbed 7 meters to install a wire cable up a tree, it was hammered into the oak tree with galvanized nails so it wouldn't rust. It was no easy job, especially when it was being done without any sorts of safety equipment. Chernov knew the risk is not worth the reward, but somebody has to do it. Eventually the cable is installed and no one is harmed in the process, Chernov and Billy climbed down the tree as Papa Smurf approaches.

"Is your radar system more reliable now?" asked Papa Smurf.

"A little," said Chernov, "I may have bought you just a few seconds of warning time, maybe some smurfs might survive after all."

"Glad to hear it," said Papa Smurf, "I have to ask though, can you build an emergency shelter here in the village?"

"There's already one outside of the village," said Chernov, "Building one inside the village is probably not a good idea, since the red smurfs will know what to target when they see the smurfs scramble into it. They only bomb visual targets, not targets covered in forest vegetation."

"Awe, I see what you mean." said Papa Smurf, "Never mind then."

Papa Smurf walks off, unsure of the Smurf Village's safety. Once the village leader is out of earshot, Billy spoke with Chernov, "Why don't you trust your older self Chernov?" he asked.

"Either the thought of being blown up or differential beliefs makes me not want to trust him," said Chernov, "He could be my evil counterpart for all I know."

"I see the risk," said Billy, "That's quite possible but why do you trust me?"

"Your a pure blood," said Chernov, "Cyan smurfs like you are more trustworthy, and a lot more passive."

"Yet you jumped me when I first walked into the village." noted Billy.

"I was running on instincts," said Chernov, "Its my responsibility to protect the smurfs, any potential threat that walks into the village must be accounted for."

"Well don't let the smurfs die like the ones in my world," said Billy, "Promise?"

"With my life." answered Chernov.

TO BE CONTINUED...