Smurfocalypse

Chapter 21: Enter Uncle Smurf

The sun rose into the sky, its warmth and light shining down upon the large Smurf Village. Smurfs were getting ready to start their day. It has been a month since their arrival in Uncle Smurfs village and life seems to have for the most part returned to normal. We join Papa Smurf now as he finishes up an appointment at Dentist Smurf's.

"Well Papa Smurf, It looks to me like all your teeth are in Smurfy shape!" Dentist says.

"Thank you Dentist, that is Smurfy news to hear. When your as old as I am, The last thing you want to worry about is a cavity heh, heh." Papa Smurf says, sitting up in the seat.

"Just remember to brush twice a day." Dentist says, handing Papa Smurf a bag with dental floss, toothpaste and a brush in it.

"I will, well it was certainly nice chatting with you Dentist. We have not had a Smurf to Smurf talk since all that's happened." Papa Smurf says.

"I know right? Come back in 6 months unless for some reason you should have any trouble." Dentist says.

"I certainly will do that Dentist. Thanks again and see you soon." Papa Smurf says on his way out the door of Dentist's office.

"It sure is a Smurfy fall day. Papa Smurf says, picking up an orange oak leaf and twirling it around by the steam in his hand as he walked down the street.

The rather large village was separated into two sides, the one that's always been there, and the extension made especially for Papa Smurf and the others. Papa Smurf made his way down the street when eventually he was accompanied by Brainy.

"Hello Brainy." Papa Smurf says.

"Oh! Good morning Papa Smurf!" Brainy says.

"Have you been to Dentists yet?" Papa Smurf asks.

Brainy was missing a tooth and one of his front teeth was chipped.

"eh, heh heh.. Why do you ask?" Brainy says, trying hard to hide his teeth.

"Oh, no reason." Papa Smurf says.

"Anyway I really like it here Papa Smurf, Uncle Smurf is such an interesting individual, of course not nearly as interesting as you Papa Smurf. But still very interesting. And he has a great taste in books too. He actually made an offer for me to Smurf him a copy of Quotations of Brainy Smurf. Which of course was an honor for me to write. It took me all night but still I-" Brainy says.

"Ah, well look at the time.. I should be getting to Barber's right about now.. I will see you later Brainy." Papa Smurf says.

"Oh, uh.. Ok sure Papa Smurf! Talk to you later!" Brainy says.

Papa Smurf continued on the street and almost instantly Jokey comes up to Brainy laughing and carrying on.

"Hey Brainy." Jokey says.

"Oh, hey Jokey. Don't even think about it I am not Smurfing for your prank again." Brainy says.

"That's ok this surprise is not for you anyway.. Its for Handy." Jokey says giggling.

"Handy?.. Why Handy? And what makes you so sure he will fall for your jokes?" Brainy says.

"Its not a joke Brainy it's a surprise." Jokey says.

"You expect me to believe that what you got in that box is not one of your pranks?" Brainy asks.

"Nope, no prank Brainy just a surprise." Jokey says.

"Really? What did you get him?" Brainy asks.

"Wanna look? Hyuk Hyuk!" Jokey says.

"Yeah" Brainy says, taking the box from Jokey.

"I wonder whats inside.." Brainy says, removing the ribbon fro the box and lifting the lid.

Brainy sticks his head close to the opening of the box when the explosion goes off and smoke and ashes fly all over his face.

"See Brainy?! Hyuk Hyuk! I told you it was a surprise!" Jokey says laughing.

"So I see… I should have guessed." Brainy says dizzily.

"G-Gosh Brainy.. He really got you this time." Clumsy said walking up behind him.

"No need to rub it in Clumsy." Brainy says, straightening his glasses.

"Shouldn't you be training today?" Brainy asks.

"Uh, Golly Brainy! I almost forgot! I gotta get goin!" Clumsy says, taking off down the street in the opposite direction and tripping over a rock in the process.

"Honestly.. Sometimes I wonder which one of us truly needs glasses.." Brainy says shaking his head.

"That ones a real TRIP Brainy!" Jokey says laughing.

"ah Smurf up Jokey…" Brainy says.

Clumsy eventually made his way to the outskirts of the village, near the fields that border the woods where the village is located. He wandered through the weeds until he founds the spot the Farmer cleared out to form the arena/barracks where today's tournament would begin. He enters the arena where many Smurfs from both Papa Smurf's Village and Uncle's have gathered to safely observe the event. In the center of the arena was none other then Hefty and the original Knights of the Smurf table, armed with practice weapons and in full armor. Clumsy joined them shortly. His helmet was to big for his head though and kept altering his vision. The crowd cheered with the arrival of the final knight of the Smurf table, and Hefty raised a hand for silence and his request was granted.

"Smurfs! One month ago today we were welcomed as guests into this village by the Smurfy Uncle Smurf, who joins us this Smurfy day to observe the tournament!" Hefty announces.

The crowd goes wild as Uncle Smurf stands tall in the crowd and makes a bow. His appearance so closely resembles Papa Smurf that it is hard to tell the difference.

"And now, the moment we have all been waiting for!.. They have trained for a nearly a month tirelessly with hope of joining our cause! Bring out the trainees!" Hefty orders.

A large wooden building an exceptional distance away from the arena suddenly busted apart in the front as the eager new Smurfs rushed forth in their armor to the arena.

As they run into formation on the opposite side of the arena Hefty names them off.

"Falconer Smurf!" Hefty yells as a Smurf in full chain bearing a falcon on his shoulder approached formation.

"Archer Smurf!" Hefty yells as another Smurf approached dressed in leather with a training bow and quiver approached.

"Valor Smurf!" Hefty yells as again, another armored Smurf approaches wielding a training weapon.

"Zealous Smurf!" Hefty screams as another armored Smurf approaches.

"And last, but certainly not least!.. Boxer Smurf!" Hefty yells as the final armored Smurf joins the group.

"These 5 brave Smurfs are the top Finalists for the beginners tournament. Now they will face 5 Smurfs with real combat experience to see if they have what it takes to join our ranks!" Hefty announces as the crowd goes crazy.

"The only reason Falconer Smurf made it was because of the bird" Tuffy whispers to Farmer.

The tournament would take the form of an old English favorite among young knights: The Melegravee. Two groups of knights would stand adjacent to each other in an open field and would charge at each other on signal and seek to defeat one another by knocking them down until they gave in, these tournaments eventually developed into the joust by the end of the 11th century, and were very real and sometimes even deadly, it was thought for a long time to the most efficient method of combat training and strategy practice plus it was entertaining for people to watch. ß(fun facts) Before the tournament began the knights talked amongst themselves for last minute strategizing and to discuss which of them would be the first to take on the new recruits. After a brief discussion, the teams were decided as follows for round one:

Knights of the Smurf Table Group Round One:

1. Timber Smurf

2. Tuffy Smurf

3. Sweepy Smurf

4. Wooly Smurf

5. Farmer Smurf

Challengers :

1. Falconer Smurf

2. Archer Smurf

3. Zealous Smurf

4. Valor Smurf

5. Boxer Smurf

"There you have it gentlesmurfs! Todays match up! Enjoy!" Hefty announces.

"And now a word from the one of the Smurfiest Smurfs I know: Doctor Smurf!" Hefty says as Doctor walks into the middle of the arena separating the two groups and prepares his announcement.

"Now Smurfs Listen here! I want to see a good, clean fight! Remember there is only one of me… So don't go bashing each other's Smurfs out!" Doctor says.

"And now, on my mark let the tournament begin!" Hefty says, raising his arm to the sky.

The crowd turned silent. Every Smurf had their eyes on Hefty, anxiously waiting for his signal. The tension was great and the knights were going out of their skull waiting. What will become of the new Smurfs? Find out next time when the tournament begins!