Hi, hi! This is it, everyone! The final chapter of Cupid's Arrow! I have to say we all had a good run with this story. Personally, I thin-

BOOOM!

(looks around suspiciously) We did a good job. Well, it's time for the reviews of the last chapter of this whole sto-

BOOOOOOOM!

OKAY! WHO KEEPS DOING THAT?

Jokey: Hyuk hyuk! I AM! SURPRISE!

(looks back at audience with a fake sweet smile) We're having some unsmurfy difficulties. While we wait, please enjoy this footage taken from a few chapters ago staring Painter, Snappy and Alomar.

Director: And...Start the clip!

Snappy: (currently patting Alomar's beak) That's a good boy, Alomar. You're such a smurfy eagle!

Painter: (walks by and hears the conversation) Ah, so Alumaar is ze eagle's name, no?

Snappy: (turns to Painter) No, it's Alomar. Alomar.

Painter: Zhat's what Ah said. Alumaar.

Snappy: Alomar.

Painter: Alumaar.

Snappy: Alomar!

Painter: Alumaar!

Snappy: ALOMAR!

Painter: AH ZAID ZHAT! ALUMAAR!

Good. I hope you guys enjoyed that little skit. Now it's back to the reviews!

Zinka17- I know, just about all the reviews I've gotten say they're torn up about the story being over. But I promise you guys will like the next story even better. Oh, and just a little spoiler alert: Crafty does indeed get the book back without any effort at all.

Crafty: Yeah. And even she won't tell me how it ends. I apparently have to "wait and find out".

Everyone does. Smurfdreamer- Glad you got the message. Come by and pick up Wooly whenever you want and give us the dets when you guys get back from your day out.

Cutie Kyuubi- Yeah, I think at three in the morning I would be pretty tired too. What're you doing up that late, anyway?

flowerpower71- Ipati is a very special snake. You guys will find out more about him later. And I happen to find snakes interesting. I actually have a pet snake. His name his Bruno. It won't be long before things come clear to you guys.

Crafty: Oh. And I never answered your question from like...a lot of chapters ago. Alomar means "covered with gold," if you were still wondering. Sorry if it took so long to smurf ya the answer.

And one more thing. I'm going to be using something from your stories in this last chapter, but I swear that the bit belongs to you. You'll know it when you see it. I think you'll be pleased with what happens afterwards.

anon- Thank you for the nice comment about this chapter. They're greatly appreciated.

Chloe- Seriously. Where is Painter getting this stuff? I've never seen Painter act like this before. Well, good luck with you both.

Oh! We have a new reviewer and I hope they'll be with us for the rest of this saga. Reubenizadorables625 (or benny)- I have to say that when I read your review, that truly made my day. I've never seen a review quite like that in any story I've ever read on this site. I just want to say thank you all for your support in me, my characters and my stories. Just so you all know, a lot of your questions are going to be answered, so pay attention.

Mintgirl109- First of all, I love the new Smurfs story you're writing. I especially love how you portray Crafty in there. It feels kinda weird to see your own character acting as themselves from another author's point of view, but in a good way.

smurflover- Believe me, I think we all know that Crafty and Gutsy make an adorable couple. I don't quite get the new review system either, but I guess we'll just have to deal with it.

Sapphire777- Another new reviewer! This day just keeps getting better and better! Thank you and I'll be sure to pass that message onto Don Smurfo and Fencette when they make their next appearance in the next story. Yup. They make an appearance in the next story, too. Oh, and, ehm, Sweepy? You might want ta read this next part to yourself.

Sweepy: (takes the review and reads it, then blushes) Oh...eh...of course I'd like ta go on a date with you. Just name yer time and place.

If you really want me to count that as your wish, than it's granted! Both of you have a nice time! Oh, and Hummer really appreciates the flowers! He loves getting them from all his fans. Hope he doesn't let it go to his head. And since you're just dying to know about the next story, I'll tell you now even though the first chapter is going out the same day as this one, but the next story is basically the Smurfs movie but with a few twists to it. Also, (eyes dart back and forth mysteriously) someone from Crafty's past comes to pay her a visit while the other Smurfs are gone. That's all I'm leaving off with.

And yes, I am making other OC's. Most of them aren't going to appear until the story after the one coming up. And I actually have started work on that story and I already have a few OC's paired up with some of the Smurfs, including Grouchy.

Grouchy: I hate pairing up with an OC!

Smurfs: (frowns and rolls eyes) We know, Grouchy! We know!

Actually, just as a little treat, do you guys want to hear a few of the Smurf's that have an OC in mind for them.

All: (nods enthusiastically)

Okay. Just for now, I'll name five. The first one is...Miner Smurf!

Miner: Er-Wh-What? M-Me? (pointing at himself)

Yup! Next up is...Wooly Smurf! Congratulations! Yer gettin' a gal!

Wooly: (eyes widen and is unable to speak)

Number three is...Poet Smurf! You're going to just love your OC!

Poet: Oh, to wait for the encounter! I should write a poem about it!

The fourth Smurf is...Greedy Smurf!

Greedy: (currently trying to eat a cake whole) Well, whoever she is, I hope she's a great cook!

And the final Smurf is...Wild Smurf!

All: Wild? Really?

Wild: Chee Chee Brrooo?

I am being completely serious, Wild. You get a girl, too.

Wild: CHOOO! Chechecheche CHIRRP! (excitedly scurries up a tree, then races back down, jumping up and down while pounding his chest)

Sorry, Wild. You can't meet her just yet. Just be patient.

Kathryn3567- I have never heard a wish so unusual and I am hopelessly confused as to why you'd want to go out with Brainy.

Brainy: HEY! I RESENT THAT!

Of course you do, Brainy. Of course you do. But, I think I can make an exception. Wish granted! Pick him up any time you want. Or sooner if possible. As for the book, It'll be a big surprise as to how Crafty get's the book back.

This is the last disclaimer for Cupid's Arrow. I own only Crafty, Hummer, Meena, Xavier and Ipati.

Crafty: Livy is owned by flowerpower71.

Gutsy: De Smurfs, Johan and Peewit belon' te Peyo.

Alright, people! And Smurfs! Let's make this last chapter count!

"Well, this is it," Johan announced making Bayard stop. "The Good King's castle."

"I gotta say I'm impressed," Crafty said looking up at the massive castle walls.

"Glad ya think so, Crafty," Livy chuckled as the drawbridge lowered itself for the three humans and their steeds to pass. They trotted over the bridge and over to the stables where Bayard, Brownie and Biquette were put away in their stalls.

"So, do ya want a tour of the place?" Livy asked placing the Smurfette and Smurfling on her shoulder.

"Yeah we would!" Crafty answered for the three of them.

"What're we waitin' for? Let's go!" Gutsy crooned climbing onto Livy's shoulder next to Crafty. He cheekily smiled as he noticeably scooted closer to her and wrapped an arm around her. Crafty rolled her eyes skyward and looked away with a purplish blush on her cheeks.


"And this, at last, is the courtyard," Livy gasped out finally entering the outside of the castle where many of the people living inside were preparing for what looked like a festival of some sort.

"Say. What's with all the smurfabaloo, anyway?" Crafty asked scratching her head.

"Oh, that. It's the king's birthday. There's gonna be a big feast, music, dancing and everything. You guys picked a good night to be here," Livy winked.

"Smurfaroo, it sure does! Where is the king, anyway?" Snappy inquired.

"I think he's getting picking out something to wear. At least, that's what he said he'd be doing today."

"Is that really all there is to the tour? That only lasted like an hour! How long is it until the festival, anyway?" Crafty questioned.

"About another three hours," Livy stated blandly, like she wasn't happy with the fact either.

"THREE?" Crafty whined as she slumped herself against Gutsy. "What are we supposed to do for three hours?"

"I don't know," Livy shrugged her shoulders. "I'm thinking of either getting ready myself or making sure Peewit doesn't eat the entire ham for the entire festival. Again."

"Those both sound absosmurfily borin', lass," Gutsy stated. "Dere's gotta be somethin' else!"

"Hmm," Crafty hummed mischievously. "Actually, I can think of one thing we can do together."

She smiled wolfishly as she slid her hand onto his shoulder and rubbed it gently. Gutsy stiffened but it could be seen by Crafty that he loved it from the way his tail was wagging. Smirking widely, her hand then started snaking her hand up towards his hat. Looking at the two blue lovebirds from the corner of her eye, Livy smirked and snickered lightly. Gutsy looked at her strangely, but that was enough of a distraction to finally snatch the Smurf hat right off of his head.

"SUCKER!" Crafty howled in laughter as she slid down Livy's purple dress and started off back into a random corridor of the castle.

"'ey! Get back 'ere!" Gutsy yelled, following her example down Livy's dress and then after his beloved into the castle.

Livy was giggling like a little girl while Snappy was lost, scratching his head in complete confusion.

"I don't get it! What does playing 'Keep Away' have ta do with anything?"

Livy only shook her head and took Snappy into her hands, "Come on, Snappy. Let's go see if the chef is making any sweet treats. And maybe we'll get a show if he chases Peewit out of the kitchen."

Meanwhile, with the two Smurfs...

"I can not believe you fell for that again!" Crafty teased as she continued to avoid her beau. Since many of the people were preparing in the courtyard, they had no trouble avoiding any human they didn't know.

"Dat's because ye tricked me! Just like de last time!" Gutsy shouted back.

"Because you let me trick you! You just keep falling for it! But don't worry, I still love you no matter how gullible you are!" She shouted, purposefully tempting him with her words.

Oh, now she's gone an' done it! Gutsy growled and kicked up his speed to catch up to the hat-thieving Smurfette. Turning around a sharp corner, Gutsy saw an unoccupied bucket and a bar of soap. He grinned at the thought of his new and sudden idea and decided to go for it.

He charged for the bar of soap leaped on top of it, gliding on top of the freshly wiped stone floor with complete ease. He stumbled a bit at first, but then leaned forward making the soap go faster and faster. Soon enough, he managed to slide his way to Crafty's side. Sensing a presence near her, Crafty turned to her side and yelped in surprise at how Gutsy managed to catch up with her so fast. Just as she was about to turn down another corridor, Gutsy gave out a battle cry and tackled Crafty down that corridor. The two rolled down the hallway for what seemed like several seconds.

Finally, they stopped in the middle of a doorway that led outside with the Scottish Smurf on top of his mate. Looking outside, they both noticed it lead back into what looked like the castle's garden. The sun was about to set on the horizon, which meant the celebration would be starting at any time now.

"Well, well, well," Crafty smirked. "Finally, you land on top. Now what?"

Gutsy's grin widened like a Cheshire cat, "Oh, I think we both know what's comin', lassie."

"Oh no you do-OOOON'T!" Crafty bellowed before erupting into an uncontrollable laughing fit as Gutsy attacked her sides mercilessly with his wriggling fingers.

From one of the shrubs of the garden, Cupid poked his head out and couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of the two Smurfs in love. Placing the arrow in the bow, he took aim at the two and waited. It was actually quite convenient that Crafty and Gutsy were in the position they were already in.

"Now give me me hat back!" Gutsy demanded as he used one hand to continue his brutal assault on Crafty's side as his other one went to reach for his hat.

"N-never!" Crafty screeched as she used her feet to push at Gutsy's chest to keep him away.

"Hey, lovebirds!" Cupid called before releasing the 'special' arrow from his bow.

Gutsy and Crafty looked in the direction of the familiar voice and their eyes became the size of dish plates as they saw an arrow heading straight for them. Gutsy shielded Crafty with his back as the arrow hit its target, but felt no pain whatsoever. In fact, he actually felt his heart flutter a bit as did Crafty's.

"Hehehe! Finally, I got you both! The first real shot I've made in weeks!" Cupid cheered as he came out of his hiding spot and hovered near the two.

"Cupid!" The two Smurfs hissed indignantly as they jumped to their feet.

"Ye scared the livin' smurf outta us!" Gutsy growled.

"And seriously," Crafty waved her hand dramatically. "After all that's happened, you have the nerve to shoot us with a love arrow?"

"Ah, but I didn't shoot you with a love arrow," Cupid pointed out cheekily. The two of them looked at each other then back at him. He smugly explained, "I actually shot you both with a blessing arrow!"

"Lad. We 'ave no idea what dat is!" Gutsy stated. "I didn' even know ye had an arrow like dat."

"Well, that's because I've never used it before. I never thought I'd live long enough to be able to use it!"

"Well...What's it do?" Crafty asked, still not understanding.

"Well, you only see the kind of love you both share once every thousand years. Or so it goes. And that's including every living thing. Humans, Smurfs, you name it. This blessing arrow promises for that love to protect you two from just about anything that could tear you two apart," Cupid explained.

"Whoa," Crafty and Gutsy gasped in wonder as they looked at each other then back at the ancient cherub. "And you chose us because...?"

"Because you both are perfect for each other for one thing, for one thing," Cupid chirped. "Plus, you both have got something that not a lot of creatures do for each other."

"Like...?" Gutsy held his hands out waiting for an answer.

Cupid smiled and pointed at him with his bow, "You obviously have a big heart and a lot of devotion. A lot of the males don't do that much. Crafty's grateful for that, I'm sure."

Gutsy couldn't help but smile and flush. Cupid then pointed his bow at Crafty, "And you just want nothing but the truth. You wouldn't take Gutsy when he was, you know, "In love" with you. You only want him when he's "In love" with you like he is now."

"What?" The two Smurfs echoed.

"In short words, you have what it takes to take all the bad along with the good when it comes to this one," Cupid stated jabbing a thumb at the Scottish Smurf.

Crafty couldn't help the giggle she gave out as Gutsy's shoulders slumped along with the death glare he sent at the cherub. Just as soon as Gutsy turned to her with that same exact stare, she coughed, muttering, "Well, thank you, Cupid. That was very sweet of you."

"Well, I should get going. Love ain't gonna spread itself, you know," Cupid chuckled. He put his arms around both of their necks in a hug, which they returned warmly and appreciatively. "I'll be checking up on you two lovebirds from now on. You know that, right?"

"I had a feeling you'd say that," Crafty sighed. She and Gutsy chuckled in complete humor.

"Good," Cupid concluded letting go of the two Smurfs. "Oh, and I think that Xavier friend of yours swung by and he's at the bridge. I think he's yelling at the guards ta let him in. You might want to go let him in. Goodbye, my little two blue turtledoves!"

"Goodbye, Cupid!" Gutsy and Crafty waved as the ancient cherub flew off, most likely to spread love in another place that needed it most.

"So, what now?" Crafty asked her mate.

"Oh, I can think of about four things," Gutsy grinned wrapping an arm around her waist. Without a second's hesitation, he slammed his lips against hers.

The two were locked in a long, passionate embrace for smurfness knows how long. Pulling away, the two panted harshly and slumped against the stone wall. The two looked into each others eyes and smiled lovingly.

"By the smurf," Gutsy murmured, running a finger down the the neckerchief that draped just over Crafty's chest. "Love what ye did wit' me little gift."

"Glad you like it, my love," Crafty cooed and nuzzled her nose against his. She slapped Gutsy's hat back on top of his head and asked, "Wanna get Xavier and watch Peewit get chased out of the kitchen?"

"Thought ye'd never ask!" Gutsy grinned as Crafty got off of his chest and pulled himself up.


"I gotta say, this is one fancy place," Xavier nodded as he walked next to Johan down a corridor.

At first, it baffled the guards in charge of guarding the bridge that a badger was requesting to get inside the castle. Actually, it was completely astounding that a badger was requesting anything at all. But, with a good word put in by Johan, Xavier was accepted as a guest, though he would need to sleep in the stables for the night since he was still an animal.

"Thank you, Xavier," Johan nodded back. "I have to say that the king will love meeting you. It's not everyday you meet a magical talking badger."

"Lookin' forward to it, squire boy."

"Where are we going, anyway? Isn't the banquet going to start soon?" Crafty inquired from atop Xavier's back with Gutsy sitting closely behind her.

"Yes, but we must make one more check to see if Peewit has struck the kitchen again. He's relentless when it comes to food, you know?"

They nodded in complete agreement as they made their way straight to the kitchen which was straight around the corner. Turning that corner, their faces went blank at the sight they saw. Peewit was currently stepping down carefully from a step ladder next to the kitchen door, which was slightly open and had a bucket on the very top of the door. From a few feet away, Livy and Snappy were watching boringly at Peewit's antics, whatever they were.

"Peewit. What on earth are you doing?" Johan asked perplexed.

"Getting revenge on the chef for not "sharing" the appetizers. And the main course. And the desserts," Livy stated shaking her head.

"Hey! He's asking for it! That wooden spoon really really hurt," Peewit pouted as he grabbed his left hand at the very memory. "And this is full proof! Nobody can avoid it!"

"Say, where were you two, anyway?" Livy asked pointing at the two Smurfs.

"Oh, you know. Chased each other around a little and got shot by an arrow from Cupid. The usual," Crafty shrugged.

Peewit suddenly started snickering causing everyone to give him a strange look.

"Say," Peewit started with a sly smile. "Are you two planning on having a wedding anytime soon? It's getting boring and Johan and Livy won't tell me when theirs is."

"PEEWIT!" Johan and Peewit hissed as their cheeks glowed a bright shade of pink which slowly turned into red with anger. Peewit only grabbed his gut and continued his laughing fit.

Gutsy furrowed his eyebrows at him and crossed his arms indignantly. Crafty only smirked and tugged on Xavier's ear, whispering, "Xavier. Give me a rock."

Xavier didn't question her, only moved his front claws around before a small stone flew onto Crafty's lap. Picking it up and tossing it back and forth in her hands, she eyed the bucket and aimed carefully. She flung her arm with a forceful throw and the stone went flying and hit the side of the bucket, but it was enough to tip over. It lost its balance and fell over, spilling water on top of the jester's head.

Peewit spat out the water and glared at the Smurfette, who gave him an innocent smile. Before he could give out a single protest, the bucket landed on his head with a hollow thud and seemed to stick itself onto his head, leaving the jester soaking wet and blind.

"HELP! HELP! I CAN'T SEE! JOHAN!" Peewit yowled trying to remove the bucket from his head, but with no success.

Xavier pounded the ground with his two front paws as he howled in laughter at the jester.

"Huh. You're right, Peewit. That thing can't be avoided!" Crafty chuckled before busting her gut along with just about everyone present.


"This has to be without a doubt the most boring festival ever!" Crafty grumbled from Livy's shoulder and was also sheltered by her hair with Gutsy and Snappy.

"I know, but what else is there to do? I'm only here to wish the king a happy birthday and then I'm going for a walk before bed," Livy whispered back.

Many of the guests in the room, especially the king, were too busy watching Xavier as he effortlessly lifted and spun three medium-sized rocks in mid-air. He stopped them in mid-air and clenched his paws, slowly crushing the rocks with his mind. When the rocks were small enough, he threw his head and paws up and then the small rocks thrust up and exploded, sending out silver sparkles.

A roar of applause echoed throughout the room as many clapped and cheered for the badger with magical abilities.

"Thank you, thank you," Xavier bowed his head and waved out his paw. "I'll be here all night!"

"Amazing! That was absolutely astounding," the king applauded. "Xavier! You must do more!"

"Well, if you say so, your majesty," Xavier shrugged and began another routine.

"Okay I'm bored," Crafty stated grabbing Gutsy by his arm. "Let's go to the garden."

"Uh, okay!" Gutsy yelped as he was violently pulled away and towards the door to go to the garden. "Uh, tell me why we're goin' te the garden again?"

"We have a moment to finish up, Blue Kilt," Crafty smirked as she continued to pull on his arm until they finally came under the archway to the garden.

The full moon was high in the sky and it just made the garden seem more magical than it already was. The fireflies were finally coming out as a sign as the first sign of summer. The two Smurfs walked down the path, admiring the flowers and the actual night.

"So, care te tell me just what moment we're supposed te finish, 'ere?" The Scotsman's rough voice whispered into her ear.

"Tell me you haven't forgotten already," Crafty stated though she didn't actually mean it. She could tell just by the tone of his voice that he was being playful with her, but decided to play along.

"Think I 'ave. Care te refresh me memory?" Gutsy purred placing his hands on her, one on her waist and one on her shoulder.

"Oh, a little something like this," the inventor Smurfette turned under his arm and pressed her chest against his, taking his hand from her shoulder and intertwined their fingers. "When we were in the forest on the night of the Springtime Ball and you were head over smurfs for me."

"Aye. An' I still am," Gutsy murmured holding Crafty close as they swayed to no music, much like they did in the forest a few weeks ago. His face contorted into one of thought, "I think me memory's catchin' up te me. Keep goin'."

"If I have to," Crafty rolled her eyes. "Tell me, since we're alone now, just how did Hefty get hurt when you and Don Smurfo fought? And how the smurf did that even get started?"

Gutsy tensed at remembering those events and he sighed sadly.

"To tell ye the truth, I don' remember how de fight even started. All I remember is dat Hefty tried te break us up from behin' me, but I thought he was Don Smurfo, so I kinda...kicked him in the stomach. And elbowed him in the head. And threw him against Greedy's mushroom."

Crafty chuckled, "Okay, I get it."

Gutsy then dipped her suddenly, looking into her eyes intensely, "But lassie, ye have te know dat even before the fight, we were so scared. Meena came an' told everyone what happened wit' Balthazar. One thing led to another an' de next thing we knew, we were fightin'. Didn' think it'd stop until ye showed up."

He brushed a loose strand of hair from Crafty's face and behind her ear.

"Believe me, Gutsy," Crafty chuckled with false humor. "I wasn't even the bravest wolf in the pack either. Then again, nosmurf wasn't shot in the back by him like I was."

She felt Gutsy's hand clamp onto her shoulder and could hear his teeth grinding as he looked away from her. He obviously wasn't pleased with what Balthazar had done to her and wouldn't get any better if he found out all the things the wicked warlock did that he didn't know about.

"Gutsy," Crafty whispered pleadingly, using her hand to grab his chin and make him look back at her. "That doesn't matter now. It's over and done with. Would you rather be back there, or do you want to be here with me?"

Gutsy's features softened greatly. His jaw relaxed, his hands became gentle again, and his eyes gleamed with love.

"Do ye really 'ave te ask?" He asked defeated. He shut his eyes and leaned in towards Crafty. She, knowing what was coming, also shut her eyes and waited. Gutsy's lips pressed against hers and it was complete and utter magic. Just like the first time they ever shared a kiss. Finally, their moment that went unfinished for so many weeks felt finally complete.

"Hey, guys? Ya out here?" Xavier called as he started walking through the doorway and looked around for the two Smurfs, though they didn't seem to notice the badger at all. "Oh, there you two are. I just wanted to say-WHOA!"

Gutsy's eyes snapped open and he loosened his grip on Crafty, accidentally dropping her to the ground.

"XAVIER!" She shouted as Gutsy pulled her to her feet, her cheeks flushing violently. Xavier currently had his paws over his eyes, completely uncomfortable with the sight he was given to see.

"Uh...Sorry. Just wanted ta tell ya guys that I'm goin' to bed," the bashful badger blushed and slowly uncovered his eyes. "Care to join?"

"Well, yeah. Actually, I'm feeling kind of tired," Crafty yawned. Gutsy nodded wearily and yawned back.

"Well, get on, then," Xavier gestured to his back, craning his neck down to them. They slowly crawled onto the mammal's back and he started waddling his way into the castle to where the stables were located.

"Man, what a day," Crafty sighed burying her head into Xavier's neck, letting herself relax with how weary she was.

"Yeah. We got a new lassie. Two lassies, actually. Don Smurfo and Alomar got smurffriends. An' now we're together," Gutsy yawned as he snuggled his head against Crafty's back. Crafty smiled and chuckled silently.

"Yeah," Crafty mumbled.

"Kid?" Xavier said.

"Hmm?"

"Never got the chance ta tell ya this earlier, but thanks for saving my skin in that carriage and that cage. I owe you one."

Crafty smiled, "No you don't. You smurfed me from that jam at Balthazar's castle. We're even."

"Yeah, well that aside, I've been thinking of, I don't know, sticking around," Xavier started nervously. "Ya know, if you guys'll let me...?"

"Are ye kiddin'?" Gutsy grumbled sending vibrations on Crafty's back. "We'd love dat. Wouldn' we love dat, lassie?"

"Of course. We'd love for you to stick around," Crafty smiled, cuddling her head into his neck and his warm fur.


"What's the big idea of waking me up this late?" Devil grumbled rubbing his eyes. Angel was currently reading over an ancient looking scroll as the two hovered over their guidee. He and Crafty were cuddled together against Xavier's back as they slept on top of his head.

"I'm telling you I may know why Crafty's consciousness isn't functioning properly. It has to be here somewhere," Angel furrowed his eyebrows as his eyes scanned over the scroll. "AHA! Here it is!"

"And what do we got?" Devil muttered settling himself against the bridge of Xavier's nose.

"It says here that the conscious, Devil and Angel, never go into a state of hibernation-"

"That doesn't help us," Devil interjected.

"-unless their guidee has been through a series of traumatic events and conflicts, forcing them to go through many scenarios and choice-making. It is then that the two parts of their conscious will be forced into a one-year hibernation."

"I stand corrected," Devil mumbled crossing his arms.

Angel rubbed his chin in thought, "But that doesn't explain how her mind was protected from you with no Angel or Devil to protect her. How could that be?"

Devil simply shrugged his shoulders. His head snapped up and he looked around.

"Someone's coming!" He hissed as he poofed away in a cloud of red smoke.

Angel hastily disappeared as well to escape the unknown visitor. Silence filled the air for a few moments, then a blinding light flashed for an instant second before it dimmed down. It didn't completely disappear, but it was a total shock when no animal seemed to wake up at the sudden flash.

The fluttering of wings could be heard by any creature that was awake and the creature soon landed on Xavier's back, his feet barely giving the badger any feeling. The creature, in fact, was a Smurf. He wore a pure white robe with a golden sash crossing his chest that reached down to his bare blue feet. His dove-like wings were huge, each the length of four and a half apples, making it a nine apple wing-span. A golden halo hovered over his head, ultimately identifying his species. An Angel Smurf. Arch-Angel Smurf, to be exact, though he did go by another.

Benevolent looked down over the two Smurfs with great warmth and love in his blue eyes. Looking at them now, they seemed more wise and ancient, which greatly explained his personality. His wings proved their power as he lifted himself off the badger's back and to the Creatugo's muzzle. He reached into his robe and pulled out a deteriorating leather book.

"Try not to lose this again, my little inventor," he chuckled warmly as he slipped the book into her arms, not interrupting her slumber nor her mate's at all. He placed his hand on her forehead and looked over her, smiling broadly. He kissed her head as he continued, "You've come so far, Crafty. You've changed a lot over the years. Hopefully you won't turn back to the path that was given to you before."

"And I can see you're in good hands," he smiled as he turned to the Scottish Smurf, who was holding Crafty in a protective embrace. "You'll need your mate in the future. In more ways than you may think. I only hope you'll be ready for it."

The Arch-Angel Smurf looked over the sleeping Smurfs with a final fatherly gaze before he spread his mighty wings, fanning them as he flapped them. Slowly, Benevolent's body turned from one of an Angel Smurf to one of a dove. His blue eyes gleamed as he flew off out of the stable. The full moon's light made his feathers sparkle.

As he flew farther and farther away from the castle, a cooing sound caught his attention. His beak formed a smile as a smaller, daintier dove circled him happily. The female dove's eyes also glowed with a smurf-ish blue as she looked over him lovingly. Benevolent nuzzled her and flew off toward the sky, bursting into a flash of white before disappearing completely. The female did the same, also vanishing into thin air after a burst of white light.