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"Neopet Chasers"
Chapter 10: "The Faerie Crystals"

Another day at school. I walked in Ms. Tafashi's class with Bri at my side. As I sat down, I noticed Ian and Blaze already there. They would have to, I guess, since their aunt is the teacher.

"Ian, why'd you and Blaze leave the car in a hurry last night?" I asked when I sat down. Bri was thinking the same thing.

"We had things to do... unexpected things." Blaze said.

"Unexpected things? Do you happen to have a Neoscanner with you guys?" I asked Ian suspiciously.

But before they could respond, I heard Ms. Tafashi clear her throat. "Amelia. you know you're not supposed to discuss anything Neopets related in school." My face whitened.

I hated that rule. I didn't know why you couldn't talk about it. Wait a minute! If Ms. Tafashi knew that Neoscanners were Neopets related, then that would mean she knew about Neopet Chasers! It was confirmed. Maybe... Maybe she was a Chaser. I looked at her walk to the front of the room. I'd have to tell Bri about it later on.

-later-

"She might be." Bri said when I mentioned my theory on Ms. Tafashi being one of the other Chasers. I elaborated. "Kia and Faerie Bell might not be able to smell her Neopet because she doesn't use it. She is a teacher after all."

Bri nodded. "That's true. That would explain why they haven't smelled two Neopets yet. Adult Neopet Chasers. Unless they haven't received their Neopets yet."

"That could be. I wasn't a Chaser until a few days after you."

"But it's been weeks."

"Amelia!"

"Brittany!"

Our Neopets suddenly appeared. I quickly glanced at my Neoscanner. "Bri!"

She nodded and took out her Neoscanner and Light Change card. "Let's go."

-a few minutes later-

When we got closer, we saw a Faerie Meerca leaning against a tree.

"Ready, Kia? Neoscan... Light Change Energize!"

"Neoscan... Water Change Energize!"

"Kia... element change to... Light!"

"Faerie Bell... element change to... Water!"

Kia flew ahead. "Wing Glow!"

"Water Rockets!" Faerie Bell shouted.

The Meerca looked surprised to see the two attacks coming at it. It dogded Kia's attack, but got hit by Faerie Bell's rockets.

"Why isn't it attacking back?" Bri asked. "Kia! Be careful! I think it's up to something!"

"You heard her, Faerie Bell!" I shouted.

"Right." Both Neopets said. The Meerca scurried behind a nearby tree.

"Wing Glow!" Kia's attack ripped through the tree's bark, making it lean toward the Meerca. The frightened Meerca glided from the it and shouted. "Stop! Don't attack me!"

"Huh?"

"Kia, it may be harmless, but keep your eyes peeled."

The Meerca said. "M-My name is Jewel. You are two of the four Neopet Chasers, correct?"

"Yes, we are. You can come out now. We're sorry for attacking you like that, Jewel." Bri said bravely.

Kia and Faerie Bell flew back down beside us while Jewel started her story.

"As I said before, my name is Jewel. Fyora sent me to tell you about the Faerie Crystals. The Faerie Crystals are very powerful. When they are gathered together, the user will have ultimate power - power that rivals the Faerie Queen herself. They can be used for good or evil."

I shivered at the thought. "Power that rivals Fyora, huh? Then we need to make sure the enemy doesn't get a hold of them."

"How many of them are there?" Kia asked.

"There are eight in all: Air, Water, Fire, Earth, Dark, Light, Snow and Battle. They are scattered all over Neopia. Fyora said they will also make your Neopet stronger. For example, a Light Crystal will make Kia stronger when she is in her Light mode."

"And how long do we have to gather these Faerie Crystals?" Bri asked, worried.

"As long as you need. Just as long as you gather them before your enemy."

"I have one more question." Bri asked again. "Who is our enemy?"

Jewel shook her head. "I don't know. Fyora did not tell me." It walked toward the middle of the grass. "It's been nice seeing you two. I have to leave now. We'll meet again someday soon."

And with that said, Jewel disappeared.