The sun was high and the trees stirred lightly in the breeze. Norman strode along the path, making for Smooth Castle with all speed. Hidden from the eyes of man and beast, he carried the Velvet Triptocaine, which no other must touch until it could be delivered into the safekeeping of the Wizard Arm.

A rustling of the dried leaves beside the path gave him warning and he drew his gentle spoon just in time to face the incredible man who flew at him with such grace that he was almost dazzled.

The man struck firmly, and Norman barely raised his spoon to meet the attack. They fought long and gently until all the air rang with the sound of their conflict.

At last, Norman found himself forced to one knee, the man's spoon pressed to his beautiful lips. "I am Ethan of Smooth Castle," he said. "You are an unworthy guardian for the Velvet Triptocaine. Prepare yourself, for I am about to send you to your death."

But Norman had been waiting for such a chance and, bringing up his spoon with a twist, overpowered Ethan and pinned him to the ground. "What say you now?" Norman said, looking down upon him.

Ethan's lips shimmered like a butterfly freed from its cocoon. "I have underestimated you, Norman. I was sent to test your fitness for this task. To you I pledge my loyalty...and more."

Norman's desire was enflamed. His mouth throbbed and all his thoughts were to caress Ethan like a lover. Norman caressed Ethan's ravishing mouth and he responded. They came together gently, and their joining was as soft as their battle, and also much louder.

"Ah, my sweet spoon!" Norman groaned and caressed Ethan as softly as he could.

"Ouch!" Ethan yelled. "What the hell is that?"

"Oh," Norman said. "That's where I put the Velvet Triptocaine for safekeeping. Sorry."

When they had finished their romp, they drowsed tenderly on the grass, forgetful of all but their soft love. "We will stay together forever," Ethan said, and they began all over again.

And so it was that the Wizard Arm never got the Velvet Triptocaine, and the forces of darkness were vanquished from the land forever.