Chia Day Special

Carassa and Mika’s Business Plan
by sierrasiobhan

On top of the mountain
Live Carassa and Mika
They'll make you some deals
That make you shout "Eureka!"

They've spent many years
On their Igloo Garage Sale
But business got slow
And they feared it would fail

The pair thought long and hard
And they hatched up a plot
Offer an extra incentive
To ensure their wares would be bought

"Lets give them an avatar!"
"Yeah, everyone loves those!"
"After they buy lots of things!"
"But how many we won't disclose!"

And surely enough
The customers flocked
Items flew off the shelves
The two Chias were schocked

Happy as can be
Their plan worked very well
So go earn that new avvie
And help their wares sell!

Florg
by da_shanuka

You know how everyone calls
The Chia that eats Petpets
When he’s hungry, he bawls
Feasting without any regrets

The name is Florg, an abnormal growth
You’d do well to remember
The favourite experiment of Dr. Sloth
Created on a warm day in September

Help him by keeping the Petpets on the table
Using the mechanic hand
But don’t expect to be mentioned in a fable
Because helping him can get you banned

Don’t look him in the eye
Always take a bow
Be happy Chias can’t fly
Feed Florg, Now!

Poor Hungry Florg
by m_hero18

They call him a terror and a beast,
A monster who hungers for Petpet feasts.
But Florg never asked for this bottomless need,
Blame Dr. Sloth for his evil deed!

He's just a big Chia with nowhere to turn,
Whose stomach constantly rumbles and churns.
He's just a Chia who woke up one day,
With a hunger that just won't go away.

All they see are his wide mouth and big hands,
But no one tries to just understand.
Nobody has asked Florg the question yet,
How is it to feel like you're never fed?

Florg roars out of hunger, not rage!
He cries for a snack, not to go on a rampage!
Petpets are always frightened and run away,
But he hopes at least one will stay.

So next time, maybe just bring the poor guy something,
Slide him a treat, do a kind-hearted thing.
Florg is not out to start a fight,
He's just really really hungry every night.

Thrifting Queen by Mika
by chihuahua__89

I close my eyes and can almost smell the salty air,
The sand on my toes, the sun so fair,
Coconut drink in my hand, tropical fruit to eat,
But suddenly an arctic blast nearly knocks me to my feet.

I open my eyes and squint from the snow’s glare,
Pull my coat tighter, feel the frost in my hair.
Look at the igloo we’ve called home for so many years, 
The place we’ve sold food, potions, stamps, and souvenirs.

This was supposed to be a starter home when we first married,
We’ve stayed too long, too long we’ve tarried.
Who makes their home in a place called Terror Mountain anyway? 
“Just for now”, we said, but stayed.

When I finally suggested it was time to go,
You seemed sad, but said “I suppose so”.
After a few days of you looking quite pale,
You gleefully exclaimed, “Let’s do a garage sale!”

It was exciting at first with lines out the door,
I love seeing you happy, its never felt like a chore.
You haggle and barter to resell at a good deal,
Our customers leave happy with prices that feel like a steal.

While I daydream of moving to a warmer place,
It’s looking like this mountain will stay our home base. 
Deep inside, I admit this isn’t really my scene,
But my home will be always with my Thrifting Queen.

The Chia is the Powerhouse of the Cell
by drziggs

To learn Neo physiology, I have a great idea!  
We travel to the Rainbow Pool, look for Transparent Chia.  
It doesn't look like other pets; no bones or teeth are present,  
Instead it's more like fruit or tree, or growing daisies pleasant! 
 
Let's take a closer look inside, with botany text in hand,  
Organelles we identify, students know and understand.  
First thing you see is rigid, outside is tough cell wall,  
This gives the Chia great support, so they can all stand tall.  

Can't miss this largest piece inside, the fluid-filled vacuole,  
It stores lots of nutrients, has strong pressure we extol.  
This next one is so special, I'm glad that you have asked,  
It's where a plant makes food from light, the elegant chloroplast.  

Now floating on the inside, for the synthesis of proteins,  
The tiny ribosomes are plenty, and on RNA they lean.  
Circular structure and control centre, it holds the DNA,  
the nucleus you can't mistake, too important to downplay.  

When a Chia eats a Cheese Omelette, lots of energy is made,  
In the mitochondria is where, the ATP's conveyed.  
Chias need proteins and lipids, it's a rule of thumb,  
They're processed in these membranes, the endoplasmic reticulum. 
 
So many types of Chia exist, whether Peach or Plum or Sroom,  
Fruits and veggies of all types, and even a legume.  
No matter what the outside looks, the interior is the same,  
This Chia Day we celebrate them all, unique Neopets of fame!

Eat Your Fruits & Veggies
by tkprtyrhd

Tomato Chia ripe for action 
But on which faction?
Red and full of seeds
Confused and small but ready to please 
Is he fruit, crisp and bright?
Or veggie salad, crunchy delight?

All the other Chias know their place
The fruit bowl or the counter space
A leafy treat, a sweet delight
But no space for Tomato Chia feels quite right 

Underground or on a vine, 
Swing from a tree so divine
Tomato Chia waits while the others celebrate
Come join us they cheer
A smoothie delight, seems like quite a fright but a blend of fruits and veggies is quite nice
A taste of paradise
Where we all fit just right!

The Yellow Chias of Neopia Central
by _myst_queen

The morning was bright
On the yearly Chia Day.
Neopia Central started
To wake up and play.

Two Yellow Chias,
One young, one old
Chatted about the day
That had yet to unfold.

They walked the stone path
Making plans for the night.
“Your mother expects
Your delicious savoury bites.”

Adjusting a chef hat
Atop his orange hair,
The son nodded goodbye
With his signature flair.

Adjusting his specs,
The old Chia smiled,
And walked to his shop
That was less than a mile.

The Post Office had
A window by the door,
That the Chia could look out
And see his son’s burger store.

Adee Lovees Ice Cream
by i_lovee_icecream

Adee the Chia,
With her ginger pig tails,
Is wrapped up for winter, 
But her sweet tooth never fails.

No matter how chilly,
No matter how cold,
Adee buys a scoop,
Every flavour sold!

Chocolate and Vanilla,
Strawberry and Peach,
Adee keeps on eating,
Fully savouring each.

Adee loves ice cream,
More than anything in the world.
She even requests her flavours,
To be mixed and swirled!

On this Chia Day,
Play a round of her favourite game:
Ice Cream Machine;
Until your mouse bursts into flames!

The Many Flavors of Chia
by notooryous

There are many Pets in Neopia,
but only a few made of food.
The most popular species is the Chia;
Their varieties will boost any mood!

Let's take a look at Chia fruits first
Of which there are so many 
Twenty three types to be exact
So grab a few, there are plenty!

We must not forget our vegetables!
There are Magical Chia Pops for those, too.
Consider an Asparagus Chia.
They’d make a great addition to your crew!

You may be surprised to hear this,
but even snack-themed Chias exist!
If you’re not in the mood for veggies,
add a Candy Chia to your list!

There are so many flavourful options
of fresh Chias to put on display.
We hope you’ll consider adopting.
P.S. Have a happy Chia Day!

Homegrown Harmony Haiku
by dihybrid

A red Tomato
Laughs with all his garden friends.
It's a special day!

A Carrot Chia
Dances to the music of
A Lemon singing.

Oh! A Lime joins in!
An Apple makes a trio.
Vocals on the vine

With Blueberry bass
And an Agueena alto...
A chorus has formed!

The Plum is nervous:
He isn't good with music
Like the others are.

But kind Aubergine
Had the best idea to help:
Mango maracas!

Happy Chia Day
From a friendly musical
Cornucopia