I am so sorry about the time between updates, but it's something I can't control. The computer still has a mind of its own - literally. What I have to do is upload them at home and post them at my cousin's house, when we go, which is about once every two weeks.
On a positive note, I really appreciate all the reviews I got for the previous chapter! I'm just sorry you guys had to wait for so long for this chapter!
Neopet Chasers Chapter 8: "Meeting the New Kids"
I told Faerie Bell to make sure nothing happened to my Neoscanner while I waited for Bri to arrive. We had agreed to have a Chaser meeting in my room.
When the doorbell rang, I hurried down the stairs to the door and I was too late. My mom answered the door and I heard her ask "Was that a Yellow Usul beside you just now?"
No! I quickly ran to the door without a second thought. "Oh, hey, Bri! Come on in!" I could tell she was scared from the Kia sighting because she said, "You must have been seeing things, Mrs. Nemota."
I practically dragged Bri to my room. "Bri!" I yelled after I had closed and locked my door. "Why was Kia beside you!"
"I didn't think about it. Kia disappeared as soon as your mom saw her so I told her that she was just seeing things."
"But we can't take those risks! We can't let anyone know about us!"
"Don't you think I know that, Mel? Remember, I was the first Chaser and I didn't tell you until I was sure you were one also."
I hung my head. "I know, Bri. I'm sorry I yelled at you."
"I understand, Amelia." Faerie Bell said as she walked beside me. "You didn't want to tell Brittany about me when I first appeared."
"Even though I became a Chaser before you." Bri laughed lightly. "But enough of that. We need to talk about our enemy, or enemies. I know from Kia that an evil force is driving the Neopets to our world. We need to figure out how to get to Neopia and defeat the real enemy."
"Bri's right." Kia said. "The first battle I fought against that Kougra was the weakest Neopet we've fought since. The Neopets have gotten stronger since then."
"We could try to enter the portal when the next Neopet is defeated." I suggested. Bri nodded, saying that she agreed.
-The next day -
"Students, you have two new classmates." Ms. Tafashi said. On cue, two boys our age walked in.
One had short brown hair. "Hello, my name- Everyone calls me Blaze."
The other looked similar, but with lighter hair. "You can call me Ian."
They didn't seem the least bit shy. While I was looking at Ian, I noticed Bri eyeing Blaze.
Ms. Tafashi cleared her throat. "I would also like to mention that these boys are my nephews, so they are the only ones that will be allowed to call me by my first name. Thank you, boys. There are two seats by Amelia and Brittany if you'd like." She nodded her head in our direction.
Ian muttered. "Thanks, Aunt Kyita." He sat by me and Blaze didn't hesitate to go beside a blushing Brittany. I winked at her and she just smiled.
-Later-
The bell rung and there was a mad rush for the door. Only Bri and Blaze were in their seats. I heard Bri yell. "Yes!" and hug the smiling boy. I wonder what that was all about.
"Amelia?" Ian called to me. I whirled around in the doorway, my heart racing.
"Amelia... um... will you go out with me?" He smiled an irresistable smile.
"W-What? I mean, sure! Yeah... I'm sorry, Ian. You just surprised me..."
Then Blaze and Bri walked from the room. Blaze and Ian left us standing there. We were both floating on air as we went our separate ways.
-Home-
"Faerie Bell, I'm going on a date tomorrow so if a Neopet attacks, don't rush in to get me." I told me Kau.
She nodded. "I won't. I'll just go with Kia to the battle scene and wait for you to come."
"Good plan." I said as I wondered about tomorrow. It was going to be a Saturday, so we had all day.
That night, I couldn't sleep.
Enjoy that chapter until I get the next one out! And if you're wondering why her mom isn't saying no like some would... Well, you'll find out in 4 or 5 chapters.
