Chapter 4: Birthday Party
It was now one day till February Fourteenth also known as Valentine's Day in the human world. It was far more than that to the smurfs though. It was the day when the original Nat and Sassette fell into their final resting place, it was the day they disappeared into the night sky and it was the day they were returned to them through reincarnation. It was because of this they decided to have a birthday party instead of a Valentine's Day party with Cupid. He understood though. The twins were very excited because even though they didn't know what a birthday was they knew it was good.
'I heard Greedy is making a cake for this birthday thing' the little smurfette gibbered to her friend
'Wow, this must be really special then! He barley ever makes cake!' he replied excitedly back to her.
They were playing in the bunkhouse as usual, just crawling around, sometimes trying to stand up.
"Hey you two," Snappy said as he walked to the infants, "Are you excited for tomorrow?"
He was met with claps and giggles.
"I'll take that as a yes!" He replied happy to see the babies so excited, "Come on, it's time for your baths."
He then picked up the two and carried them over to a small bath tub just the right size for the two infants and a rubber ducky. After their bath the two smurflings took a little nap.
THE NEXT DAY-FEBUARY FOURTEENTH- VALENTINE'S DAY- NAT AND SASSETTE'S FIRST BIRTHDAY
It was now the twins first birthday and everyone was excited. From the moment the twins woke up in the morning they were smiling and giggling. The first thing they did was get dressed but today along with their normal baby jumpers and hats they each had a bright colorful bib around their neck that read "Baby's 1st Birthday" in big bright, colorful letters. The babies' liked the bright colors but were a little bit confused about what they were and why they were on them. They figured it must be something good though.
"How are you two enjoying your birthday so far?" Slouchy asked the two birthday smurfs as he finished changing Nat.
They responded with claps and giggles.
"You ready to go celebrate being one year olds?" Snappy questioned them while he buttoned up the last button on Sassette's jumper.
Once again the babies replied with claps and giggles. The twins were lifted up into the air and played airplane once before leaving the bunkhouse for their birthday party. They had a lot of fun at their party. The first thing they did was get sung A Very Smurfy Birthday by the other smurfs eat cake that Greedy cleverly made into the shape of a one. Since Papa Smurf had monitored carefully what they were allowed to eat they hadn't had too much experience eating solid food so the taste and texture of cake was vary new to the birthday smurfs. They really liked it. The next thing they did was open presents. In the end though the things the two youngsters were playing with was the wrapping paper and ribbon, though they did enjoy tasting some of their presents. By the time the birthday party was over it was nearly sundown. Then after cleaning up, the smurfs exchanged Valentine's Day cards. Right before everyone went to bed the infants were crawling around in the bunkhouse while Snappy, Slouchy and Sorcerer were watching. Then out of nowhere Sassette got up to her feet and started walking towards them. Nat then did the same. The three smurfs looked up to see them stumbling as they continued to attempt to walk on over to them. Immediately they started encouraging their one year old friends.
"Come here, Sassette."Snappy said encouraging her to continue walking though she kept on falling.
"Come on Nat, your almost there." Slouchy encouraged as Nat fell down for the third time.
Eventually both had successfully crossed the bunkhouse floor.
"Good job Sassette, you too Nat" Sorcerer praised the twins after seeing them make their first steps.
It was then time for bed. Once in their respected beds all five fell fast asleep. Then that mysterious wind returned brought with it the two wish granting spirits. This time the one who was awoken was Sorcerer. He just stared at them flabbergasted. He then put the pieces together.
"Hi, ummm….are you Nat and Sassette?" he finally asked.
The two spirits nodded.
"We just stopped by to leave these presents for the babies…"Nat's spirit started, putting down the two brightly colored packages on the floor next to the cribs.
"…and this note for you, Slouchy and Snappy." Sassette continued as she put down a letter on top of the two boxes, "I'm sorry we can't stay longer but we have to get back."
The wind did as before and the two spirits disappeared. Sorcerer quickly woke up his friends knowing they would probably like to know what just happened. They then read the message
It read, 'Dear Slouchy and Snappy,
We all wish Nat and Sassette a happy first birthday. The reason Grandpa and Nanny can't visit is because they died at an old age making them illegible to become wish granters which you are only if you die at an early age. The only reason we get to have visits is because you wished to see us again right after we disappeared.
Goodbye for now, Nat and Sassette
P.S. Once again we ask only you only show Sorcerer, Handy and the babies once they are older'
The next morning the infants opened the presents to see they both had a little teddy bear. Sassette's was pink to match everything else in her crib. Nat's was blue for the same reason. Handy was given the letter later that day and was very happy to hear from the two spirits again.