Smurfocalypse

Chapter 20: Summer's end (2 Month Time Skip)

It has now been 3 months since the fall of Smurf Village. The World is getting worse with each passing day, and with the passing of each day brings great challenges for Smurfs to face. Papa Smurf returned with the defenseless to camp where they learned of the terrible tragedy that took place underground several miles from their location. Papa Smurf was devastated to learn of the deaths of so many of his little Smurfs, and felt powerless to protect them any longer. Papa Smurf fell into deep depression and for a long time just wasn't himself. The other Smurfs were concerned for the mental stability of their aged leader and some began questioning his ability to rule. Brainy however, stood by Papa Smurf's side and defended him from any Smurf who dare question his authority, there was much turmoil and fist fights broke out around camp, so bad that the knights were forced to use force to break up the riots, leaving many Smurfs injured. Without Clockwork's normal weekly supply delivery from the neighboring human kingdom, Smurfs lacked supplies like food, tools, and medicine. If they did not move on to another place soon, they would never survive the winter. Yet with Autumn just barely in their wake, there was much time left to discuss the Winter procedure. What their real problem was, was moving away from that location before the demons that were driven into the woods by the knights found their way back, or worse. Notified their superiors that the Smurfs were still alive.

Papa Smurf, however. Refused to give up hope that Dreamy and his crew would return to the banks of the River Smurf with supplies. He believed Marco would return with spices, everyday he watched the harbor side, only to be disappointed each day. The messages sent via carrier pigeon remained unanswered, rising further suspicion that perhaps something had gone wrong and Dreamy and the others were not coming back.

A month passed with no answers, and Papa Smurf had finally made peace with the thought that Dreamy and others were lost forever beneath the waves, though he did not share his thoughts with his little Smurfs who had much faith in Dreamy and Marco's return, and had never even considered the possibility of no return. Eventually, the time came to pass when Papa Smurf felt it was time to relocate camp. Lead, by Tracker, the Smurfs traveled threw the Pussywillow Forest, where they of course, were not welcome. But due a certain Smurfs bond with one of the pixies, they were permitted entrance into the forest where they spent several days gathering resources and materials simply to restock.

Clumsy Smurf made a full recovery and eventually, the other Smurfs learned that Clumsy had been given a special gift through his near death experience. Over time, They noticed that Clumsy's reflexes and reaction time to conflict were off the charts of the average Smurf. They tested his new found skills through combat training and magical and medical procedures to try and find the source to such a sudden display of ability. When questioned, Clumsy claimed a fellow known as Master Rat, appeared to Clumsy in his dreams and gave him nightly lessons in a skill known as karate. This tremendous fighting ability made him the envy of the knights, he even defeated Hefty in hand to hand training, earning him a spot among the ranks and the nickname: Karate Clumsy.

Handy made a full recovery, and with the help of Doctor, Blacksmith, and Potter, created a prosthetic arm similar to Dreamy's and ever since Handy has done incredible things such as fixing Clockwork Smurf and crafting him a nearly indestructible armored shell from obsidian. With volcanoes erupting all over the planet, Obsidian was a resource that was easily made, Mount Saint Smurf had erupted and completely destroyed the forest they once called home. Handy met up with Marina before they relocated and notified her of the Smurfs missing at sea, Marina promised to do everything she could to help out. Ever since his recovery, Handy has been up to his normal hobby of inventing things to try and make life easier for Smurfs. He brought the Smurfgun back from the dead and renamed it "The Hunter Smurfgun" in memory of Hunter Smurf. He also crafted a couple different versions of the Smurfgun, making one tiny enough to hold with one hand like a pistol and another with a long barrel and an attached scope like a sniper rifle. Papa Smurf of course was not pleased with the inventing of weapons but eventually accepted it as a necessary way to defend themselves.

The Smurfs eventually made their way threw Pussywillow Forest and traveled north of the forest into a land not even Papa Smurf could recognize. After spending some time examining their surroundings, Papa Smurf decided it was to dangerous to settle in this location due to the wide open plains and the lack of trees. Papa Smurf eventually led them into another forest across from the large planes where they were safe enough to unpack and settle down for awhile. They had enjoyed peace in that land for a little bit but then Feathers arrived with a letter from Mother Nature, telling them that Balthazar had gained word on the destruction of Gargamel and swears revenge on the Smurfs. Mother Nature had provided Papa Smurf with a map that leads to a neighboring Smurf Village in the area, which Papa Smurf had no idea even existed, they were strongly advised to seek refuge in that village until further notice. Despite the situation they were in, Papa Smurf put the needs of his little Smurfs first and led them safely into the village where they met up with Uncle Smurf, One of Papa Smurf's peers growing up, and were welcomed into the village with open arms, they even had their own huts made for them and everything seemed to work just fine. The Smurfs currently reside in Uncle Smurf's Smurf Village where they live with confidence that Balthazar will not find them. However, Papa Smurf knows the bad luck will catch up with them soon and fears everyday that because of their bad luck, they will endanger the lives of Uncle Smurf and his Smurfs. Uncle insists they stay for as long as they wish and is not worried of the consequences.

Hefty found the arrival of new Smurfs to be the perfect time to setup a tournament testing the skills of the new Smurfs and then putting them through the test of skill necessary to become a Knight of the Smurf Table. The attempt was a huge success and their forces nearly doubled with strong, capable, and dedicated Smurfs ready to defend to the death those who cannot defend themselves. Even in times of peace Hefty never lets his guard down and continues to train and urge his knights to train everyday in preparation for another attack, with all the new recruits, Hefty and Gutsy found themselves fairly busy training and teaching the ropes to the new recruits. Uncle Smurf was impressed with how strong Papa Smurf's Smurfs became in such little time due to the curse. Papa Smurf was surprised to hear that Uncle Smurf's village had not experienced any of the bad luck yet.

And so we return to the present day in chapter 21 with many new OC's. The plot twists as Smurf's now have even more enemies. But at the same time so many new friends.