Throwing out the usual disclaimer: I do not own The Smurfs or Smurfs: The Lost Village. They belong to Peyo and Sony Animations, respectively. Aria Smurf is my O.C.; she belongs to me. SmurfAggie belongs to I.M. Rally. Now, let's get this chapter underway!
Aria looked at her friends nervously, saying, "Gee guys, I haven't thought about it if I'm honest." Smurfstorm stood by her side, saying, "Well, your biological family lives here, so technically, it's natural you should be living with us." Sassette then went up to Aria, saying, "But, you made so many friends in Smurf Village! We'll miss you if you go! Papa will miss you! The other smurflings and I will miss you"! Aria bit her tongue, having no idea what to say or how to respond. Should she choose to live with her friends, or will she decide to stay in Smurfy Grove with her family? However, before she could come up with an answer, everyone's attention turned to the sound of a horn blowing. All the female smurfs were gathering in the village center as Clumsy asked, "What's going on"? SmurfAggie responded with, "We should head down to find out," as they went to join with the crowd. On the ground, Smurfwillow stated, "A scout has reported that an unknown figure is heading in our direction. We must prepare to act if this figure is dangerous or anything following it might plan on attacking our village. Girls, to your battle stations"!
All the female smurfs, including Smurflily and Smurfstorm, got into their warrior disguises from earlier, readied their weapons of choice, and moved to different village areas. Smurfwillow faced the group, saying, "You guys come with me. We don't want to put you in the line of fire in case something does come and attack us." She led Brainy, Clumsy, and Hefty behind one bush while Smurfette, Sassette, and Aria hid in another. Everyone waited patiently as hours later, night fell over the sky. A faint rustle in the bushes got their attention as Smurfwillow motioned her smurfs to be ready to fire. As the rustling gt louder, along with prominent footsteps, she waited until it was close enough before shouting, "Fire," as everyone fired off their arrows at lightning speed and in perfect unison. In their hiding spot, Aria instantly knew what was coming out of the bushes. Riding on top of Puppy was Papa, who avoided the arrows with ease. Smurfwillow swung from a vine and knocked him to the ground, shouting, "Surrender, you fiend." Papa looked up confusingly before becoming stunned by all the female smurfs, who slowly inched their way towards him. Smurfstorm had her bow and arrow set, saying, "He doesn't look so tough," as Smurfblossom added, "Yeah, that's right! That's what you get for attacking smurfy Grove"!
Smurfette quickly ran towards Papa, saying, "Wait, guys! He's not a threat! That's Papa," which made everyone, except Papa, become confused. Smurfblossom started to laugh, saying, "Papa? That's another funny word! Papa! Papa! Papa," as SmurfAggie said, "Smurfblossom, relax. He's a friend." Sassette ran to Papa smurf, saying, "Pappy Smurf! Are you ok"? As he got up, he answered, "I'm alright. Are you and the others ok? Smurfette, where are the boys"? Before Smurfette could answer, Puppy brought the three boys out of their hiding places as they nervously smiled and waved at Papa. SmurfAggie removed her before walking up to Papa, saying, "Papa, before you scold them for sneaking off, don't blame them. It was my fault. We all felt bad for Aria when she stormed out of your mushroom from frustration. I then knew that Aria would sneak out by herself to try and find her home, but with that idea, we worried that she could get hurt or worse...smurfed. So, I gathered everyone together, and we agreed to follow her in secret. We didn't think she'd find us right away, but she did, and before you know it, we joined her on her journey. She's from here, Papa."
Papa looked around and saw Aria with Smurfstorm and Smurflily as he went up to her, asking, "Is this true, Aria"? Aria nodded, saying, "And I also found out that Smurfstorm, on my right, is my older sister and Smurflily, on my left, is my younger sister. Not only that, Smurfwillow is my mother. I'm sorry if I have caused any worry back at the village, but please do not blame the others. Don't even blame Aggie. It was my fault they followed me, to begin with." Aria looked down in sorrow as her siblings placed a comforting hand on her shoulders. Papa then looked at his smurfs, facing them and saying, "I...couldnot be more proud of you, smurfs. The fact that you all decided to follow Aria in concern for her well-being shows me that you care for her. Agatha, thank you for protecting them from any harm." Aggie smiled as Smurfette, Sassette, Clumsy, Hefty, and Brainy all smiled along with her. Smurfwillow walked up to Papa, saying, "So, Papa thing, you helped take care of Aria"? Papa nodded, saying, "My little smurfs found her over a month ago, and she's been staying in our village for the time being. She has been a huge help and has made a lasting impression on every creature and smurf she's ever met." Smurfwillow chuckled as Smurflily spoke up, saying, "That sure sounds like her."
Suddenly, Aria heard a buzzing in the sky as she looked up, gasping in happiness. Fireball came diving down, tackling her to the ground and tickling her with kisses. Aria giggled as she said, "Ok! Ok! I've missed you too, Fireball"! As Aria got up, Smurfstorm looked at Fireball curiously, asking, "Is he yours, kid"? Aria nodded and hugged her dragonfly as Smurfstorm chuckled, saying, "We're a lot more alike than I realized." She then let out a shrill whistle and shouted, "Spitfire," as an orange dragonfly flew towards the ground. Smurfstorm petted it as she introduced Spitfire to Fireball, saying, "Aria, Fireball, meet my dragonfly: Spitfire. Spitfire, meet my little sister Aria and her dragonfly: Fireball." Spitfire and Fireball circled one another before smiling, getting along quite nicely. Smurflily petted Fireball as it chirped in happiness. Papa then faced his smurfs, saying, "Now, my little Smurfs, we should begin heading back. Tracker has led the other smurflings home, so we should begin the long journey back as well." Then, Clumsy asked, "What about Aria, Papa"?
Aria then looked at her new female friends, as well as her siblings and Smurfwillow, then turned her attention to her friends before saying, "I have an idea, but only if you're both ok with it." Smurfwillow came to her, saying, "What do you have in mind"? Aria then responded with, "I think...we should combine our villages." Everyone gasped in surprise as Sassette asked in confusion, "Combine our villages"? Aria explained, saying, "It makes me so happy that I've finally gotten to reunite with my family, especially my siblings. However, when I met the smurfs of smurf Village, they became the first smurfs I've met in a long time. In a way, they've also become a part of my family. And family sticks together no matter what. We would notd us combine our villages to make us bond closer as friends and a learning opportunity. A chance to learn about each other's traditions and skills. What do you guys think"? Papa and Smurfwillow looked at one another, then at their smurfs, before coming up with a conclusion. Papa faced willow, asking, "What do you think? If you're ok with it, then it would be an honor to have your smurfs join our village." Smurfwillow smiled, saying, "If it's ok with you, then we would love to be a part of your village." Everyone became very excited and cheered as Clumsy shouted loud cheers, Hefty swung Brainy around excitedly, and Sassette hugged Smurfette tightly.
Aria hugged Smurfstorm and Smurflily, saying, "We're going to be a full family, together"! Smurflily and Smurfstorm said in response, "Couldn't say it better, Ari"! With help from SmurfAggie's pixie dust, everyone, including the dragonflies and Puppy, were able to float back to Smurf Village. Once they made it to the village, Papa helped introduce his smurfs to the smurfs of Smurfy Grove, saying, "I am thrilled to announce that we have new smurfs joining our village. Aria's family from Smurfy Grove. Let's all make them feel at home and greet them the way smurfs do"! Everyone gave their brightest cheers as the girls all felt honored, excited, a little nervous, but overall, happy to meet so many new smurfs. Aria was the happiest smurf out of everyone because not only was she reunited with her biological family, but with everyone living together now, her friends have become a part of her family. Now, Aria can say with confidence at the top of her lungs that now...she was truly...home.