Smurfocalypse chapter 82: The Smurf that fell from the Stars Part 2

As the day progressed Hefty found himself hanging out with Handy as the two enjoyed breakfast at the table with the other Smurfs. This was the first time in a while that the two best friends could kick back and enjoy each other's company without any of the tension that built up when discussing village issues.

"I'll tell you what Handy. No Smurf cooks up a meal quite like Chef." Hefty said.

"I agree." Handy said in between bites.

"How is Clockwork's reconstruction coming along?" Hefty asked.

"Clockwork should be in working condition within the week actually." Handy said.

They were in fact able to gain resources from the cave in forest. Smurfs took turns going in and mining, and although they lacked a mining expert, there hadn't been any issues with prospecting for materials.

"I've been able to make quite a few of Clockwork's parts with the metal we've been bringing in." Handy said.

"That's great news, and I'll bet Blacksmith is happy to be back doing what he loves." Hefty said.

Blacksmith Smurf who was eating nearby simply nodded his head as he ate. Once again not verbally expressing himself as he was the silent type. Reporter was at the adjacent picnic bench eating his breakfast and was being swarmed by Smurfs that were curious about Jupiter, but all Reporter said was to keep an eye out for the next issue of The Daily Smurf. He was not answering any of their questions. Brainy got his food and immediately sat down at the table across from Hefty.

"What is it Brainy?" Hefty asked.

Brainy pointed a finger at Coconut accusingly as she fed Elaeis. She was sitting with the other crew members, and they were telling her stories about the kind of Smurf Dreamy was before the apocalypse.

"So what?" Hefty asked.

"She's STILL not holding him right. She's going to drop him right on his Smurf." Brainy said.

Hefty sighed.

"Isn't there something else you can do with your time besides constantly picking on Coconut?" Hefty asked.

"I think you should practice magic like Papa Smurf." Handy said.

"You really think I'd be able to do it?" Brainy asked.

"Of course! You have all his books and a key to his lab. Why don't you give it a try some time?" Handy asked.

"Papa Smurf did tell me to memorize all of his books…" Brainy said.

"Yeah, and how is that going for you?" Hefty asked.

"Oh fine. Just Smurfy Hefty. There is absolutely no need to worry. I'm taking care of everything." Brainy said.

"Good." Hefty said.

Doctor was late to breakfast, but better late than never when it comes to getting food. He got his food from Chef and stepped outside to enjoy it with the rest of the village. Chef then prepared himself his own plate and joined the others. Doctor grabbed a seat next to Hefty and began to eat.

"Keeping busy Doctor?" Handy asked already knowing the answer.

"Aye." Doctor said as he began to eat.

Handy and Doctor didn't see eye to eye in the beginning, but bygones will be bygones and time heals all wounds. They had a mutual respect for each other as things currently stood.

"I'll need an extra plate for my patient." Doctor said to Chef as the Smurf walked by with his food.

"No problem Doctor." Chef replies.

"How is he holding up Doctor?" Hefty asked.

"Just fine. He'll be alright." Doctor said.

"That's Smurfy news." Hefty said.

"Will the mystery Smurf be living with us from now on?" Brainy asked.

"I'm more than happy to offer him a place in Port Saint Smurf." Hefty said.

"However, it's ultimately his decision. We don't know anything about him he may have a home to return to." Handy said.

"Well he's not going anywhere in that busted up spacecraft." Hefty said.

"I'm not even sure I would be able to fix it after seeing the condition it was in." Handy said.

"It's important that we let him know he is welcome, and treat him with the utmost respect while he is here. We are all Smurfs and we should behave as such, right Brainy?" Hefty said.

"One hundred percent Hefty!" Brainy said.

"How is Clockwork holding up?" Doctor asked.

"He's very bored. I think he may also be a little depressed. I'm trying everything I can to cheer him up, but he wants to be able to return to normal." Handy said.

"Hopefully very soon he'll be back on his feet. I just wish there was something I could do to help." Doctor said.

"Your fine just doing what you do Doctor. I'll take good care of Clockwork. He'll be up and ready to work soon." Handy said.

"Hefty I want you to come to my clinic after breakfast to meet Jupiter." Doctor said.

"Jupiter?" Hefty asked.

"That's his name." Doctor said.

"What a name." Brainy said.

"Now Brainy remember what we had just agreed upon. We are to treat him with respect. He is our guest." Hefty said.

"Oh I know Hefty, I know." Brainy said.

"He has to be far from home." Handy said.

"I'll meet with him today and ask him a few questions." Hefty said.

Hefty and the village finished their breakfast and either returned to work, or started their shifts. The only Smurf not present in the village was Tracker who was on an important expedition in uncharted lands looking for the Stinkwood Swamp. Chef came out of the kitchen with a metal tub and began collecting the dirty dishes. Chef would wash the dishes and then enjoy a well-earned break before returning once again to his hot kitchen to prepare lunch for the village. Hefty motioned for Reporter to come to him, and understandably Reporter suspected he was in trouble.

"Look Hefty about this morning…" Reporter began.

"You're not in trouble Reporter. I need you to be there when I meet with this Jupiter Smurf. There will not be a village meeting so I'm relying on your newspaper to spread the word." Hefty said.

"Oh yes!" Reporter said excitedly.

Doctor, Reporter, and Hefty walked to Doctor's clinic which was only a block away from the kitchen. They stepped inside to find Jupiter sitting up in bed looking bored. They left him with absolutely nothing to do with his hands.

"We brought you breakfast." Doctor said as he set up a tray and sat the plate down on it in front of Jupiter.

"Thanks! I'm starved!" Jupiter said as he gazed down at the food.

"We haven't had the chance to meet each other just yet, but my name is Hefty Smurf. I'm the leader of Port Saint Smurf." Hefty said outstretching his hand.

"Good to meet you Hefty Smurf. I'm Jupiter." Jupiter said shaking his hand.

"If you don't mind I would like to ask you a few questions." Hefty said.

"Oh? Like what?" Jupiter asked curiously.

"First off where do you come from?" Hefty asked.

"Turtle Island." Jupiter said as he ate.

In the background Reporter was sitting in a chair writing things in his notebook.

"Turtle Island?" Hefty asked.

"Yes. We call it Turtle Island because the entire island is on the back of a giant island turtle." Jupiter said.

Believe it or not in a world where Smurfs, magic, dragons, and demons existed this was not bizarre news. The Smurfs had a book of mystical creatures Brainy had found in the human library.

"What is it like on Turtle Island?" Hefty asked.

"It's a huge island without humans." Jupiter said.

"So Smurfs are the dominate species?" Hefty asked.

Jupiter nodded as he chewed.

"Sounds like a safe place." Doctor said.

"So Jupiter… What sort of work did you do on Turtle Island?" Hefty asked.

Jupiter swallowed and once his mouth was empty he answered.

"I was a miner." Jupiter said.

Hefty's eyebrows raised.

"Really?" Hefty asked intrigued.

"Really really. I work a lot with my hands." Jupiter replied.

"So then what made you want to venture into Outer Smurf?" Hefty asked.

Jupiter shrugged.

"Some Smurf had to be the first right? I was chosen by the village leader to be the first to test out his new spacecraft." Jupiter said.

"So where does the name Jupiter come from?" Hefty asked.

"Outer Smurf of course." Jupiter answered.

Jupiter took another bite of his food and Hefty patiently waited for him to properly chew and swallow. Then Jupiter spoke.

"Hefty… Earth might be in terrible danger." Jupiter said.

"Danger? how?" Hefty asked.

"The Cosmic Smurfs from Outer Smurf Hefty." Jupiter said.

It was like hearing one of Dreamy's bizarre stories all over again, but if there was a chance Port Saint Smurf was in danger Hefty had to know.

"Cosmic Smurfs?" Hefty asked.

"They're not like you and me Hefty. The Cosmic Smurfs only care about their strength, and harming others." Jupiter said.

Jupiter looked up from his plate and his expression became serious.

"I remember why I crashed… I was attacked by the Cosmic Smurfs during my mission to Jupiter." Jupiter said.

"So then… They might come here?" Hefty asked.

Jupiter nodded his expression unchanging.

"We could all be in terrible danger." Jupiter said.