The Other Smurfette/Part 6

The next morning, the Smurfs convened in the center of the village as things were prepared for a court case hearing. There was an air of solemnity as the Smurfs discussed among themselves what the court case would be all about. Meanwhile, Smurfette and Polaris Psyche, both dressed in the robes of lawyers, held private counsel with their clients about the case they were both presenting before Papa Smurf as the judge. Narrator sat with Baby Smurf in his arms, wondering how everything is going to turn out.

Wonderette, who was dressed in nice clothes that were picked out by Smurfette, was still acting like she was wrongfully shamed. "I feel like I'm going to be shamed in front of all my fellow Smurfs, Smurfette," Wonderette said.

"There, there now, Wonderette," Smurfette said. "Papa Smurf knows that you're innocent of this matter. The other Smurfs will also know what kind of a Smurf Empath really was to you last night. You have nothing to fear."

Meanwhile, Empath was sitting with Polaris. "This smurf feels like the whole deck is stacked against this smurf, and Wonderette is holding all the cards," Empath said.

"This one understands your fear, Empath," Polaris said. "We will prove today without a shadow of a doubt that you're innocent, and that these claims that Wonderette has against you will prove to be her undoing in this situation."

Then Brainy Smurf appeared with an announcement on hand. "All rise, please, for the Most Honorable Papa Smurf will preside as judge," he said. The Smurfs all rose as Papa Smurf made his way to the judge's seat, wearing a judge's robe. "He will now hear the case of Wonderette Smurfette vs. Empath Smurf in regards to sexual assault that the accused has committed to the accuser."

"You may be seated," Papa Smurf said as he took his seat. "Before we proceed with the case, may I remind both the accused and the accuser that these are serious charges that are being smurfed before me, and that the guilty party may be subject to the punishment that is suitable for this case. Since I know that you, Empath, are not able to be held in any prison, the punishment for you would be banishment from the Smurf Village, and your powers will be permanently blocked so that you will not hurt anyone else. Do both parties of this case understand this?"

"Yes, Your Honor," Empath and Wonderette both said together.

"Very well, then," Papa Smurf said. "Smurfette, you may present your case."

"Thank you," Smurfette said as she stood before the crowd. "Your Honor, may I present the case of Wonderette Smurfette, who as a recent member of the Smurf Village was taken advantage of and assaulted by Empath Smurf, who denies that he had any part of what has happened to my client and smurfs the counterclaim that my client has, according to him, assaulted him instead."

"Thank you for your statement, Smurfette," Papa Smurf said. "Polaris Psyche, you may present your case."

Polaris Psyche got up and stood before the crowd. "Your Honor, this one presents the case of Empath Smurf, who stands accused before you of a crime that he did not commit, for in fact the crime has been committed upon by his accuser Wonderette Smurfette, who has forced herself upon him and now denies that she has done harm to my client."

"That is a lie!" Wonderette cried out.

"Order! Order in the court!" Papa Smurf said, banging his gavel. "I know how emotional these events are, Wonderette, but let's try to control ourselves in a court hearing. Smurfette, you may present the accuser."

Wonderette got up and took her seat beside the judge. "Do you solemnly smurf that you will smurf the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?" Papa Smurf asked.

"Yes, I do, Your Honor," Wonderette answered.

"Very well," Papa Smurf said. "Smurfette, you may begin your questioning."

"Wonderette, where were you on the night before today?" Smurfette asked.

"I was in Tapper's Tavern, having fun with all my fellow Smurfs and having a great time," Wonderette answered.

"And who were you with on that night?" Smurfette asked.

"I was with many different Smurfs, but the Smurf that I left the tavern with was Empath," Wonderette answered.

"And what were you smurfing on that night with Empath when this had happened?" Smurfette asked.

"We were having a dance with each other, we kissed, we left the tavern together. We both walked toward the outer edges of the village. We found a place to be alone with each other near the forest. Then Empath kissed me and couldn't let go of me, and then things took a turn for the worse as he made me strip off all my clothes, then he forced himself into me," Wonderette explained.

"We have evidence that this has happened as Wonderette has smurfed it, Your Honor," Smurfette said as she went to the table and held up the dress Wonderette was wearing. "Do you recognize this as the dress you were smurfing that night?"

"Yes," Wonderette answered. "Empath tore that dress when he forced himself upon me that night."

"This smurf has done no such thing!" Empath cried out.

"Order!" Papa Smurf said, banging the evil. "You will smurf your chance to speak for yourself when the accuser has finished presenting her testimony."

"Now, Wonderette, where did you go after Empath had assaulted you?" Smurfette asked.

"I went straight home to your house, Smurfette," Wonderette answered. "That is exactly what has happened as I remember it."

"Very good," Smurfette said. "I have no more questions, Your Honor."

Papa Smurf nodded. "Polaris Psyche, you may begin your questioning."

Polaris stood up and faced Wonderette. "Wonderette, what state were you in when you went out into the forest with the accused? Have you ingested any fermented beverage that may have impaired your judgment?" he asked.

"I was as clear-minded as I was when I first entered the tavern," Wonderette answered. "I have not drank anything that night except for a little water."

"How close were you to the village when this alleged assault took place?" Polaris asked.

"I was only several paces from the north end clearing, when Empath picked a spot for the both of us to sit alone together," Wonderette answered.

"And about the dress you were wearing," Polaris said. "If you claim that Empath had forced you to undress, then what explains the rip in your dress?"

"Empath tried to force himself upon me while I was still wearing the dress, but as he could not get it off in the state he was in, he tore it and said that I should undress if I was to please him," Wonderette said.

"This smurf never even touched her like that!" Empath cried out.

"Order!" Papa Smurf said, banging the gavel. "Empath, control your outbursts or I will smurf you guilty of contempt of the court."

"How long did this assault upon you supposedly last, in your estimation?" Polaris asked.

"I don't know," Wonderette said. "It could have been a minute or so."

"And did you go directly to Smurfette's house after you dressed yourself when the assault had ended?" Polaris asked.

"YES!" Wonderette said. "I did not go anywhere else that night, except to Papa Smurf's house with Smurfette after I have told her what happened. Why are you asking me these things? You know that I didn't do anything!"

"We are only trying to ascertain the events pertaining to this case, nothing more," Polaris said. "Your Honor, this one has no other questions."

"Very well," Papa Smurf said. "Wonderette, you may step down and return to your seat."

"Thank you," Wonderette said, smiling. She got up and took her seat next to Smurfette, who smiled at her to show her support.

To be expanded on.