Disclaimer- I don't own neopets!

"So, what do you need to create your 'invisible potion,' Azu?" Baby asked sarcastically.

"One, my invisibility potion IS going to work so don't think that it isn't." started Azu.

"I didn't say it wasn't going to work!" protested Baby.

"Your tone of voice said that you didn't think that it's going to work. Anyway back to the question, I need five different ingredients, a tent in a box, a-" Azu was cut off by a snort of laughter from Baby.

"You actually think that your invisibility potion will work! A tent in a box! How are you EVER going to make and invisibility potion with a tent in the box?" by the time he had finished saying that, Baby was almost on the floor he was laughing so hard. His brother was soooo strange sometimes, it was funny.

"Listen mister," Azu started to say, "if you find this so hilarious you can just go home! I for one am NOT giving up! I refuse my dignity to be hurt by working as a lowly SHOPKEEPER!" Azu shouted out the last word.

"Ok, ok if you believe it so badly let's get into town to buy your things. The sooner you get them, the sooner you embarrass yourself, the sooner I can have a good laugh. Laugher is healthy for you, you know," Baby said. He knew it would annoy his brother. Annoying his brother was a real sport. It really should be made the national pastime, he thought.

"You opened your mouth one time too many, brother!" Azu said with a hiss, launching himself at Baby.

"Prepare to lose twerp," responded Baby.

The two hit each other with a thud. They rolled around in the dust for a while, until Baby pinned Azu to the ground.

"Listen up and listen good," he told Azu, "I can easily run back to out home and tell Aniviel exactly where your going and what you're doing. Then you'll be in even more trouble. Now get up quietly and put up with me, or prepare to face the consequence!"

Azu gulped but nodded.

"Let's go get the things for my invisibility potion, ok?" Azu asked nervously. Baby nodded. That was close, Azu thought, better keep him on my side for the rest of the trip, or at least until I become invisible. At that last thought Azu chuckled evilly.

"What did you laugh for?" Baby asked.

"Nothing, just thinking. Now let's go before we kill each other or somebody spots us!" Azu responded.

Just as Azu said that, both brothers felt a paw grab each of their shoulders. They jumped in fright then slowly turned around to see a small red meerca frowning at them.

"Just where do you think you're going?" the meerca asked.

"Freak! You scared me to death! What are you doing out here?" Baby asked his little brother.

"Actually, I should ask what are YOU doing here, especially Azu, who I know happens to be grounded!" Freak responded.

"For your information, we happen to be going shopping, brother," Azu answered.

"Oh goody! Can I come along, too? I need to buy a toy for Strider," Freak asked.

"No-" Azu started to say but was cut off by a look from Baby.

"Of course you can come, Freak! Strider does need toys to keep him happy!" Baby said. He had a bad experience with his younger brother's gruslen, when he was in a bad mood.

"YAY!" Freak bounced up and down, "I just love shopping trips!" "Be quiet," Azu growled. He liked his older brother well enough but sometimes he just talked way too much.

"Now," said Baby, "let's head out, at this rate we'll reach town by dinner!" It was 1:00 pm.

With that the three brothers headed down the road once more.

To be continued.

***Thanks for reading my story. I'll probably update more this weekend. I know there are spelling and grammar mistakes, I'm sorry.