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"Neopet Chasers"
Chapter 7: "A Bright Change"
"Turn to page 58 in your English books and read..." Ms. Tafashi's voice droned out of my mind.
I was too busy thinking about Bri. She knew about the whole Neopet Chasers thing before me and didn't tell me! She helped me numerous times without saying a word. Even her Neopet, Kia, taught me a thing or two. She-
I didn't get a chance to finish that thought because my Neoscanner went off. A Neopet was nearby! Beside me, Bri raised her hand, "Ms. Tafashi, may I go to the bathroom?"
The teacher nodded.
I followed her, not telling Ms. Tafashi anything. As we ran out, Ms. Tafashi noticed our Neoscanners lit up. She nodded behind us and smiled.
-to Amelia and Brittany-
As we were running, I asked Bri, "Do you know why Ms. Tafashi smiled at us as we left?"
"I don't know, Mel, but right now we need to tame a Neopet. Kia! You and Faerie Bell go ahead." Bri looked back at me, "Mel, let's go."
She ran ahead, but bumped into someone.
"Principal Stachler!" Bri gasped.
Stachler glared down at us, "Ms. Clipardy has permission to go, but you, Ms. Nemota, do not. Follow me to my office if you would."
As I followed the man, Brittany mouthed, "I'll take care of it." and took off down the hall.
-in Stachler's office-
Stachler told me to sit in the brown wooden chair across from him. As I scanned the room, I winced. I took note of the age-old photos and dusty decorations. This is the first time I had been in his office.
"Ms. Nemota, I'm surprised at you. You've never ran off without notifying an adult. You're always a good kid."
That's what you think. I hope you can handle it alone, Bri. This'll take a while.
-to Brittany-
"Where's Amelia, Brittany?" Faerie Bell asked.
"She's in the principal's office. You can discuss it with her later. You have to try your best without her. Me and Kia will have to do most of the battling. Without Mel, you're pretty much useless. No offense." She turned to Kia, "Let's go."
-in Stachler's office-
"Mr. Stachler, I have to go now!" Faerie Bell is useless out there without me!
It had been 30 long excruciating minutes.
"Ms. Nemota! You're not leaving here without telling me what's wrong! Is a family member in trouble?"
I gasped, "Y-You could say that..."
"Tell me their name and I could call your parents to pick you up."
I knew I was in trouble now. I couldn't just smile and say that my Blue Kau was fighting another Neopet.
"Mr. Stachler!" a woman called from the doorway when she opened the door. It was Ms. Tafashi. "Mr. Stachler! Amelia's mother just called to say that her aunt was in a terrible accident!"
What? Does she know something I don't?
Mr. Stachler glanced at Ms. Tafashi and then looked gravely at me, "You may go, Amelia. Tell your mother that I hope your aunt gets better soon."
"Right. Thanks, Ms. Tafashi!" I ran out but she stopped me, knelt down and whispered, "Nothing is wrong with your aunt, Amelia. I just said that to get you out of there."
I just smiled nervously, "Thanks, I guess..."
I ran out the main entrance until I thought it was safe to take out my Neoscanner.
-at the battlefield-
"Neoscan... Escape Rope Energize! I hope that works... That's my last card."
Kia dodged the Nimmo's Tongue Lash attack, "Energy Arrow!"
The Nimmo jumped over the energy attack.
"Horn Blaster!" Faerie Bell yelled. Kia took this opportunity to attack, "Tail Spin!"
The Nimmo was hit, but quickly got up. It then punched Kia.
Again.
And again.
"Kia!" Bri yelled.
"Oh, no!" I cried as I stopped running and saw the Yellow Usul weakening. Bri didn't notice me. She was too worried about her Neopet.
"There's got to be a card I can use somewhere!" Bri thought of the cards she always in battles. And then... She smiled in realization, "That Light card! That has to do something! Neoscan... Light Change Energize!"
Her Neoscanner glowed a brilliant yellow. Kia also glowed with the same aura. "Kia... element change to..."
Bright yellow wings grew on Kia's back and her tail brightened with power.
"...Light!"
"Kia..." Bri breathed a sigh a relief.
"Wow..." I said.
The Nimmo jumped back and attacked again, "Tongue Lash!"
"Light Barrier!" Kia used her tail and a strong piece of yellow glass appeared.
"Kia element changed to Light!" I smiled as I walked beside Bri.
"Huh? Oh, hi, Mel. How'd you get out of Stachler's office so fast?"
"Ms. Tafashi helped out." I smiled.
"Time to send you back." Kia said. "Wing Glow!" A blast of energy shot from her two wings.
The Nimmo disappeared into the portal.
Kia changed back to normal and ran to Bri.
"I hear someone coming." Faerie Bell said and her and Kia vanished.
"What are two girls doing out here? You're supposed to have went to the bathroom." Ms. Tafashi asked.
"Ms. Tafashi!" I yelped and quickly put my Neoscanner in my pocket. I saw Bri do the same.
"Just be careful, OK?" Ms. Tafashi winked and walked back toward the school.
"I wonder if she knows anything." I said.
Bri walked beside me, "What do you mean?"
"Ms. Tafashi. She pretended that my aunt was hurt so I could get out of Stachler's office. Not to mention when we left the classroom, she smiled... And now this. I makes you wonder just how much she saw of the battle, if any..."
-A few feet away-
From behind a bush, Ms. Tafashi listened. When she was sure the two girls were gone, she emerged from her hiding place and headed back to the classroom.
I know. Aren't I mean? Not updating in forever and then leaving you guys with a cliffhanger... LOL. Review!
