Part Eleven:
The eight from the past have been through overwhelming ordeals - learning of a grim future for their world; knowledge of their own downfall; fighting the worst of Neopia. But they still have two more enchanted items to retrieve. What will happen if they fail?
The next day, the Neopets awoke to a tapping noise on their door. No one got up. They heard the tapping noise again. "Is anyone going to get that?" Chibi asked sleepily.
"I'm too tired," Lil muttered.
"Well, I can't. My mane is surely out of place," Chibi added, attempting to straighten his mane.
There was the tapping, yet again. "Fine, I'll get it," Koorite said in aggravation.
Koorite got out of his bed and walked to the door. By now, the other seven were sitting up, watching to see who would be on the other side of the door. Koorite opened the door. A pink Uni stood staring back at him. She had her mane in several braids tied with green ribbons. Her tail was in a single braid, also tied with a green ribbon. After Koorite's gesture, she stepped into the room. She looked around at the silent Neopians. She spoke clearly, "The Faerie Queen has arranged for your breakfast in the dining room, after which, she would like to speak with you. I will give you some time to get ready for the day and then I shall return for you."
With that, she turned around and walked out of the room and shut the door behind her. "Ohhh, man."
They all turned to see Chibi with a pillow over his head. "What's wrong, Chibi?" Sun asked.
"I cannot believe this," He sat up and looked in the mirror, "She saw me like this. I look atrocious."
Luna sighed and rolled her eyes. "Come on, guys, let's hurry and get ready. We have another quest ahead of us," Spritzie said as she climbed out of bed and started gathering her things.
The others followed reluctantly. Soon, they were all ready, with the exception of Chibi. He was standing in front of a mirror smoothing out his mane. "Come on, Chibi," Gryffin said in exasperation, "We need to get going."
"Okay, okay, I'm ready."
Just then there was a tap at the door. Spritzie opened the door. The same pink Uni was standing outside the door. "Are you ready?" She asked brightly.
They all nodded. The pink Uni started down the hallway. As they were walking out of the room, Koorite turned to Chibi and said, "Dude, you might want to check, I think part of your mane is out of place."
"What!" Chibi exclaimed running to the mirror, and after looking, replied, "No, it's not."
Everyone started laughing. Spritzie laughed, "Come on, Chibi, we need to go."
He looked at them and then pranced past. They all snickered. They walked into the hallway to see her standing there, waiting for them. They followed her to the dining room. When they arrived there was set before them, a banquet of faerie foods. After they had eaten, they were then summoned to the throne room. When they entered, the Faerie Queen was sitting on the throne. "Are you ready for your next quest?"
Chibi stepped forward, "We sure are. What's next?"
"You must get me a pirate paint brush."
"Who do we have to get it from?" Chibi asked.
"You must go to Krawk Island and get it from the Pant Devil."
"All right, let's do this," Luna said firmly.
The Faerie Queen teleported them to Krawk Island. They looked around. It was gloomy. "How do we go about finding the Pant Devil?" Lil asked.
"I have no idea. I don't think anyone has ever looked for him," Gryffin stated.
"I have an idea," Spritzie added, "I doubt anyone comes here very often, so I'm sure we'll stick out. He's bound to notice us and he's sure to try to take something from us."
"You're right, Spritzie," Luna replied.
Chibi said, "Luna, let me have your pack."
She handed it to him. He unzipped the pack a little and put it on his back. "What are you doing, Chibi?" Sun asked.
Chibi replied, "The Pant Devil loves nothing more than an easy target."
They all understood what he was thinking. "I guess we just walk around until he finds us," Koorite stated.
It wouldn't be long before they found what they were waiting for. Chibi sensed something directly behind him. He felt a slight tug at his pack and he immediately used his Uni Kick. They all turned around to see the Pant Devil flying through the air. He slammed into a nearby rock. Chibi turned to Koorite, "I've always wanted to do that."
He got up and looked at them angrily. "What do you think you are doing here?"
"We've come for the pirate paint brush you have," Spritzie said firmly.
"I have tons of those..."
"We don't want just any one, there's one in particular that we want," Chibi added as he stepped beside Spritzie.
He looked at them. "I have no idea what you're talking about."
"You know exactly what I'm talking about… the pirate paint brush that you are protecting for the Tri-Union. You have it… we want it," Spritzie said forcefully, starting to get irritated with his stalling.
"Well, you can't have it. Now leave."
"We're not going anywhere until we have it."
Spritzie looked back at everyone, and nodded. Emerald levitated pebbles from the ground and pelted him with them. Meanwhile, Koorite sent sparks. He just hovered over them, laughing. "You are all too weak to fight me."
Lil looked at Spritzie, "He's right. We can't fight him. We're just too weak."
"No, Lil. We can do this. We just have to work together."
Spritzie whispered something to Chibi and Lil, and then she snuck off, unnoticed. She quickly made her way to the top of a nearby hill. She started hovering near the top. She nodded to Chibi and Lil. They nodded and both used their fiery roar. The Pant Devil was momentarily stunned. At that moment, Spritzie flew quickly towards him. She hit him, knocking them both to the ground. She hit with such force, that she was knocked unconscious. He was noticeably weakened. He shook it off and focused his attention on the now motionless Spritzie. Her friends watched in horror. "We have to do something!" Chibi exclaimed as he charged the Pant Devil.
His horn pierced into the Pant Devil's back. He screamed out in pain. He turned around to face Chibi. Koorite hurried and picked up Spritzie and carried her to safety. Lil came and stayed with her while Koorite went to help the others. Chibi gave one last massive Uni Kick. As the Pant Devil began to fade away, death overtaking him, he said, "Okay, you've won. Here's your paint brush."
The paint brush appeared and he handed it to Chibi. They all watched until he had completely faded away. Chibi put the paint brush in his pack, and then looked at everyone. "Is everyone okay?"
They nodded one by one. They went to Spritzie and Lil. Spritzie was still unconscious. Koorite lifted her up and laid her on Chibi's back. They started walking. Soon, the yellow bubble appeared and engulfed them and brought them to Faerie Land. "We got it," Chibi said, handing the Paint Brush to the Faerie Queen, "But Spritzie is hurt."
The Faerie Queen reached down and picked up Spritzie. She started walking towards their rooms. They all followed. She set Spritzie in a bed. She waved her hand and a special healing potion appeared in her hand. She sat down in the chair beside the bed. She held her hand out in front of her and lightly blew. Sprinkles of rainbow colors glittered in the air, lightly falling upon the sleeping Shoyru. Spritzie moved slightly in her sleep. All her friends held their breath. Slowly, Spritzie opened her eyes. Chibi stepped forward. "Spritz, you okay?" He asked softly.
She closed her eyes and then opened them again. She looked around her. "Spritzie…say something," Lil said, starting to get worried.
She looked at them. After a few moments, she opened her mouth to speak. The room fell silent. "Did…did we get it?" She asked finally.
Emerald laughed lightly, "Yeah, we did, Spritzie. We got it."
The Faerie Queen smiled, "You did wonderfully, Spritzie. You and your friends are doing an exceptional job. Here," She said, holding the healing potion to her, "Drink this."
Spritzie took it from her and drank it. They all watched as her cuts and bruises healed and she returned to full health. The Faerie Queen stood up, "All of you should get some rest… and make sure Spritzie stays in bed until tomorrow. Good night and well done."
They all watched as she walked out the door and disappeared down the long hallway. They all gathered around Spritzie.
That was a close call for Spritzie! But there is still one more item to retrieve. How many close calls will these eight brave Neopets overcome before one goes for good?