Author's note: Alrighty peoples, yes i got this out a week after my last post, but unfortunatly I may not be able to do this all the time, mainly because school has started up again. I managed this cuz it was a light homework week. But I promise I will keep at this, no way you are getting rid of me that easily! I'm not that evil of a story writer!
Ashlynn: YOU ARE EVIL! YOU CAN'T CUT OFF THE STORY JUST LIKE THAT!
Aralyn: Yes i can, I'm the one writing the story, I own the plot and I own you.
Ashlynn: *pouting* You're still evil.
Aralyn: I give up. Fine here ya go! Have your next chapter! Sorry if it seems a bit short.
Ashlynn: Yea! Ar does not own the smurfs in any way shape or form. All she owns is herself and me. Now onto the next chapie!
Medieval and Modern Times
(S)
Catching a slight movement out of the corner of their eyes both Ashlynn and Gerard looked up. Dangling a foot or so above their heads was a small sprig of mistletoe, hanging from one of the lower wooden rafters.
Both teens shyly turned away, blushing so deep it would have made a ripe red tomato jealous of their color.
Ashlynn quickly stole a glance at the young king she had come to, dare she say it; love, in these few short months. Gerard looked at her, and she looked away, brushing a stray lock of hair behind her ear as she did.
Seizing the opportunity Gerard leaned forward and planted a gentle kiss on her bright red cheek.
Ashlynn's eyes widened as Gerard pulled back. And Gerard's mind began to cloud with panic as she looked at him.
"I'm sorry." He quickly apologized, rubbing the back of his neck nervously.
Things became quiet between the two of them, until, after a deep breath, Ashlynn dared to speak up.
"You insensitive jerk!" she screamed as she reached out with lightning speed and slapped Gerard across the face, the loud clap echoing in the large ball room and grabbing everyone's attention. "What makes you think it was alright to do something like that?!"
Gerard was at a loss for words as he held his hand to his now very red, very sore cheek, "I...I didn't..."
"I don't want to hear it!" Ashlynn cried out, tears streaming down her face, "I hate you!" she yelled as she ran from the room in hysterics.
Ashlynn: Ar! Stop that! You know very well that's not what happened!
Gerard: *rubbing his cheek* Yes, but the thought of it happening hurts none the less.
Aralyn: Sorry guys I just couldn't resist!
Ashlynn: You know you are just proving my point, YOU ARE EVIL!
Aralyn: *trying to stop laughing* Ok, ok, I've had my fun. Alright now we will go on to our usual story as planned. No more tricks I promise.
(S)
Catching a slight movement out of the corner of their eyes both Ashlynn and Gerard looked up. Dangling a foot or so above their heads was a small sprig of mistletoe, hanging from one of the lower wooden rafters.
Both teens shyly turned away, blushing so deep it would have made a ripe red tomato jealous of their color.
Ashlynn quickly stole a glance at the young king she had come to, dare she say it; love, in these few short months. Gerard looked at her, and she looked away, brushing a stray lock of hair behind her ear as she did.
Seizing the opportunity Gerard leaned forward and planted a gentle kiss on her bright red cheek.
Ashlynn's eyes widened as Gerard pulled back. And Gerard's mind began to cloud with panic as she looked at him.
"I'm sorry." He quickly apologized, rubbing the back of his neck nervously.
Things became quiet between the two of them, until, after a deep breath, Ashlynn dared to speak up.
"You missed." She said softly.
"What?" Gerard asked, not sure what she meant, or if he had even heard her correctly.
Ashlynn gave a nervous laugh, "You missed." She repeated, a little more confidently.
Reaching up she grabbed a hold of the golden collar that hung around his neck, and pulled downward, bringing Gerard's face down towards her own before gently tilting her head up and placing her lips on his.
Slowly Gerard relaxed into the kiss, and gently wrapped his arms around Ashlynn affectionately. Ashlynn smiled, not breaking the kiss, as she let go of Gerard's collar and reached up and clasp her hands around the young king's neck.
After a long tender minute the two of them pulled apart, both still blushing bright red.
"I knew it!" came a shout, causing both of them to turn and come face to face with Aralyn, Savina, Johan, Peewit, and Clockwork.
Aralyn had a huge smile plastered on her face as she jumped up and down excitedly, "I knew it, knew it, knew it!" she squealed happily as she and Savina came forward and caught Ashlynn in an embrace of congratulations.
Johan stepped forward and shook Gerard's hand, "I believe congratulations are in order your highness."
Clockwork gave a whir of agreement as he hopped onto his friend's shoulder.
As the teens talked together the King watched them with a growing smile, "Just like his father…"
(E)
Gerard hadn't slept all night, he kept thinking over the karaoke contest, his stomach doing flips and twists in nervousness, "Clockwork, what do you think I should do?"
Clockwork, who was pacing on the nightstand, looked up at his human companion, "Squeek, quree chir reek."
"I don't know Clockwork, what if something I say makes her even more upset? What if she doesn't even want to talk to me?"
Clockwork rolled his eyes.
"Alright, I'm going, I'm going." Gerard caved in, finally leaving his room to confront Ashlynn. "I can do this," he whispered to himself, "I can tell her how I feel."
Coming to Ashlynn's bedroom he raised his hand to knock on the dark brown wood, but just before his hand made contact he backed away and hurried down the hallway in a panic, "No I can't." he moaned, "Why is this so hard?"
Coming to the large doors that led to the back porch Gerard stopped, seeing Ashlynn perched on the handrail, looking out into the darkened morning sky, as if searching for answers.
Opening the door Gerard cleared his throat, causing Ashlynn to turn around, "Oh…good morning your highness…" she whispered, her head hanging low.
"Good morning Ashlynn." Gerard managed to greet. "Uh…Ashlynn."
"Hm?" Ashlynn murmured, avoiding eye contact.
"I…I need to talk to you…a-about last night."
Ashlynn closed her eyes as she gave a small, almost reluctant nod, "Me too."
"Listen," Gerard started, "about last night…I just think I should clear something up before we have a misunderstanding."
Ashlynn gulped, "Gerard please, may I speak?"
Gerard tried to remain calm, 'Here it comes.' He thought, "By all means."
"Gerard, about that song, I, uh, I realize how much that stunt Ar and Peewit pulled must have embarrassed you. However I, uh…I understand, if you feel differently, I mean I wouldn't blame you, not in the least." Ashlynn started babbling nervously, "But the thing is, I…I meant every word, every word from that song, I sang with all my heart."
Gerard almost gasped in shock, she felt the same way, he was almost too happy to hold his emotions in anymore, but Ashlynn was still going on.
"I still will understand if you don't feel the same way I do, I mean you are a king after all and I-"
But she never got to finish, Gerard cut into her speech, placing his lips on hers.
Ashlynn's eyes went wide in shock at first, but slowly she put the pieces together, Gerard felt the same as she did, he loved her.
Ashlynn was so excited, her emotions overflowing from inside, and in an action of that excitement, she kissed back, a bit too hard. As she did so their noses crashed into one another's and they both recoiled at the collision.
"Sorry." Ashlynn mumbled, now blushing more because of embarrassment at that, than because of shyness at having kissed Gerard.
"It's alright, Ashlynn." Gerard half laughed as he rubbed his now sore nose.
Ashlynn couldn't help but smile as she jumped forward and wrapped her arms around Gerard, who after he got over his surprise, hugged Ashlynn back. "I love you." He whispered into her hair.
Ashlynn snuggled her face into her chest, "And I love you too Gerard."
(S)
Gerard pulled the sleigh to a stop just outside the smurf's village.
"Smurfs! You guys home!?" Ashlynn called out as she jumped from her seat on the sleigh.
Sure enough that brought the smurfs running, "Ashlynn! Gerard! Clockwork!"
"What a smurfy surprise." Papa Smurf smiled as the two teens and the mechanical smurf entered the town.
"We're sorry we couldn't make it to the Good King's Christmas party." Smurfette apologized, "Did anything happen?"
Both of them blushed at the question, but neither could find the words to answer.
"Chee ree!" Clockwork squeaked, making a kissy face at the two beet red humans.
"Clockwork!" Gerard half-heartedly scolded.
"Yeah," Ashlynn laughed lightly as she rubbed the back of her neck.
Gerard looked up to see some of the bit of mistletoe the smurfs had decorated the village with, and a small smirk began to form as he came up with an idea on the fly. In an impulsive move he scooped Ashlynn off her feet, spun her around and kissed her for several long loving seconds.
Meanwhile, in a dark and gloomy cave, far from the smurf's village a young woman stood over a small enchanted pool, watching an image of Gerard and Ashlynn.
"No!" she screamed as she hit the water, sending droplets flying through the air and ripples across the surface. "This ruins everything!" she seethed, slowly pacing away from the pool.
"With her in the way, there is no way I can go through with my plan." She complained darkly, "This, this…girl! She is ruining all I have planned!" and with another shriek she knocked over a pile of spell books.
Ashlynn: And yet the evilness continues, who is that?
Aralyn: *rocking back and forth on her heels innocently* I don't know.
Ashlynn: WHO!? IS!? THAT!?
Aralyn: *sigh* I Kinda like this mysterious evil side of me, maybe I should tap into it more often.
Ashlynn: *grabs her frying pan* WHO, IN THE NAME OF ALL THAT IS SMURFNESS, IS THAT!?
Aralyn: *ducks* Thank you readers for tuning in. I wish you all an awesome school week, or weeks, depending on when I get back.
Ashlynn: Don't you dare say months! *swings again*
Aralyn: I hope it doesn't come to that. As for who that is, ya'll will find out more about her soon enough. Mwa ha ha!
Ashlynn: THAT'S IT! *lunges at Aralyn*
Aralyn: *runs for her life* Bye bye ya'll!
