Disclaimer: I do not own the idea of Neopets, but 'Lily' is mine in the form of Mobian-underscore-Lily on Neopets.
------ Chapter 1: The Last Lenny
In every history book a Lenny was called the 'Divine'. It was a myth to most, a legend, an old wives tale used to put children to sleep. No one would confirm it, but some know that they existed.
At least they did.
If they are not already extinct they are on the brink of extinction. The most popular myth surrounding their disappearance was common knowledge adults. The last flock of Lenny were cornered by a pack of Lupe on Terror Mountain. It was a lost battle even before they fought. Even with the Lenny's superior intellect the Lupe's brute strength would crush them before they'd utter a spell. Fearing for their lives, the leader of the flock filled the area with a light from it's glowing wings, visible from Neopia's moon. The Lenny escaped to their haven in the sky, never to return to the surface of Neopia. '
A Island where only Faeries and Lenny lived...
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" Thank you, young ones. " Taeila, the Snow Faerie smiled as she gave the twin Yurble their Neopoints. Her shopping was done for the entire week! The pets these days were so helpful. A little money hungry, but helpful! With a gentle way she showed them to the door, and closed it with a heavy sigh. " They're gone. You can come out now. "
On cue the closet door opened. A hooded creature timidly peeked out from it's hiding place. Taeila gave it a sympathetic smile. She could only imagine what this creature has gone through coming here. It finally lowered it's guard, lowering the hood so it fell along it's narrow shoulders.
It was a birdlike pet with soft, short, blue feathers, long along the wings, tail, and the top of the head. Obviously a female because of it's big bouncy eyes a cheery voice, the long feathers on top of her head were pulled back in a long whipping ponytail with a long bang covering her right eye. Only her head and long neck could be seen, the rest of her body covered in a deep blue cape held in place by a ruby red orb. Poking out from under the hem of the cape were her long flesh colored toes that sported black claws on each rounded tip.
" I can't belive it. " Taeila said in wonder. " My sisters have claimed to see one of your kind centuries ago, but you're the first... " She was at a loss of words, ending in a chuckle. " How is your wing doing? "
The wing was snapped out, free from the bandage that held it in place for nearly a week. " It's great! That Faerie Magic really does the trick. Much better than waitin' for it to heal on it's own! " So cheerful. So alive. Even after all the abuse she suffered. Truly one in a million.
Taeila still tested the wing by bending it this way and that. " You're a brave little Lenny, are you not? " What a label to give a pet that was a good six inches taller than her! " Do you think you're ready? "
The Lenny looked down, confused. " Ready for what? "
Taelia looked up with a bit of sadness in her eyes. " As much I like your company, you cannot say here. Those who are chasing you will make it to the top of the mountain soon enough. I will divert their attention for as long as I can so you can escape through the Ice Caves. "
" I don't wanna run anymore... " She muttered, then raised her voice. " I guess this is good-bye then. I'll be sure to send you a Christmas card, if I live 'till Christmas that is. " She smiled. The room seemed to get a lot warmer when she did.
" I am sure you will. " Taelia gave the pet a tight hug, sending one last burst of healing energy through her body for the road. " I will miss you, young Lily. Take care in the Ice Caves. "
Lily, the Lenny, walked towards the door while throwing her hood back over her head. With the hood it was much harder to see her streamlined shape. She could easily be mistaken for any one of the larger pets. Taelia watched her go out into the flurry outside from the door, then chirped as she waived. " Watch out for the Ice Demon! "
The Snowager, no prob! At last Lily thinks it was the Ice Worm Taelia spoke of, but it was actually a much more infamous creature that captured the fear of Terror Mountain.