I do not own Neopets, I own the plot, and I created the Wayi. I only used My pets in this and Zapdos_trainer22 is my account though I can't do anything on it due to computer problems.

Part 6

The answer to the riddle clicked inside, "Faerieland!" I thought, that must be it! I tried typing it in, and it worked. At least I thought it did. Instead, it brought up a screen that read;

Self-destruct : 5 minutes - countdown

I flung myself at the door as the screen presented the number 4:58 and rolled down the stairs, ignoring the pointed edges digging into my scales. As I reached the bottom I saw Mer curled in a ball. "Are you all right?" was what first popped into my mind. When there was no reply I tried again.

"Mer? Was that face that gave me a riddle from you?" I asked.

"It was," Mer sighed, "Koi do not have the power to control that power though. I will tell you more," Mer turned away, her face filled with grief and pain. She spoke in a sorrow filled tone, "I was a strong Uber-Water faerie before, my sister, the Faerie Queen assigned me to the task of protecting Maraqua. When I am around people and neopets I will turn into a Koi so people will not notice me. You however have proven yourself and after I had defeated the other two I was able to change back to my true form. "Take my pouch and cure the Wayi with the plant we got before, break of pieces of it and give it to them. Now leave me, no other Wayi will be created."

"Before I go, answer me this, how were you connected into this?" I asked, this was the last part that did not make sense to me.

Mer looked reluctant to answer but she did, "It started years ago, when I was new on the job. The two of them offered to help keep Maraqua safe. They said if I joined them, we could rebuild it. Little did I know we were trying for two different things. I left to get help once I discovered the Wayi to be sad, miserable creatures. That was when I got you. Now go, don't waste time with me!"

A single tear drop fell as I took Mer's pouch. "Wait," I herd Mer continue, "Tell the Faerie Queen about this. I'll miss you, maybe we'll meet again." Those were the last words I herd her say. I plunged through the opening and sped away from the ship as fast as I could. I found a rock that jetted out and hid behind it. It felt good to be in the water again. The feeling did not last as I heard a sickening crack, and then an explosion. Water and debris flew around my hiding spot. I couldn't take it, I sobbed until the water had settled. I was alone, in the middle of the ocean, and my new friend had just died. I peered inside the pouch. Everything was still there. I pulled out the green flower and looked at it for a while. It had a jungle green center and many small lime green petals. The flower smelt strange and foreign.

Swimming back to the Ruins and the Wayi I remembered Zap and my best friends. I missed my home. I would be going there soon.

The first Wayan I found looked familiar, I noticed it was the one I had met before. I pulled off a petal from the flower, and not knowing what to do with it I held it out. The Wayan turned towards it and it's expressions lightened. It gently swam to the petal and took it. A picture of the blue Scorchio I had seen it with appeared in a flask of light and the Wayan disappeared. I could almost here the words "Thank you" as it vanished. I continued to do this with the rest of the Wayi until there were no more left. By the time they had all been freed I was so tired I could barley keep my eyes open. I drifted to sleep for the first time in a while. I woke up to the gentle prodding of something. I woke up thinking it was Zap, but the memories of what had happened returned as I let out a groan. When I opened my eyes, mine met two large ones. "Who are you?" I asked, slightly alarmed. What I was talking to appeared to be a giant slug.

"I should be asking you the same question," replied the slug.

"Uh, my name is Baby_fluff200," I stated.

"Oh, I was told about you, your Mer's helper."

"Yes, I am."

"I have been sent by the Faerie Queen herself, to guard the Maraqua Ruins until further action can take place," explained the slug. I replied with a nod.

"Well, could you tell me how to get to Meridell? I'm kind of lost," I replied sheepishly. It pointed me in a direction and so I followed that way.

After hours of swimming I reached the shore. I headed straight for the rides up to Faerieland for those who did not have wing, but only after drinking the morphing potion in the pouch. I felt my body again twist into a new shape. This time the scales were replaced be fur, the slits on my sides closed and my fin spit into feet. It was usually easier to walk with feet. After stumbling a few times I reached Faerieland. I was wondering how to go about this whole thing when I entered the palace. Immediately I was asked for my name. When I told it, I was hurried farther into the palace. The two leading my through burst through a pair of golden lined doors to the Faerie Queen herself. Few ever got to see her. The two announced who I was and then promptly left.

"Hello, Baby_fluff. I see you have had a handful of adventures," the Queen's voice was sweet and calm in an amused sort of way. Before I could speak she continued, "I know of Mystery's death, for I have felt it, but please tell me what happened. You see, she informed me she would take you because she knew she would not succeed on her own and you were perfect for the job," her eyes turned away in sadness.

I began telling my story there. To my surprise, I remembered it all in great detail. The Queen watched me with great interest in the story and when I was done she had something more to say, "Strangely enough, I fell as if I should help you. Give me the pouch," I did as I was told. She took out the paintbrush, "Now you will not have to visit the Rainbow Pool," and with that I was a Strawberry Jubjub again. I loved having my old body back. Before I could thank her, she pointed her finger at me and a glow filled the room. When it subsided, I looked around. I was in my house again, the unfinished rooms never looked so good.

"What was that? Rachel707, could you go see?" I heard a familiar voice call.

"Fine," I heard Rachel707 call back. Her hooves came closer until she saw me. She gave her usual smirk, "Zap, I really think you should come here, quick."

I gave a huge grin. Just then Zap walked in, her expression changed from amazement to glee as she picked me up, "Baby_fluff, I thought I'd never see you again! What happened? Where did you go? Who was that voice? Tell us everything!"

I began to tell my story all over again.

The End