Invisibility: A Partial Analysis by ladyariel32 |  |
Note: The following article was written by Yuki (Uktabi367, if you want to
call him by his full name) the Invisible Poogle, one of my beloved Neopets. How
did he type it when he can't see his paws (or any of his body parts, for that
matter)? Your guess is as good as mine. ^^
SECRET LABORATORY - It's not everyday that a Poogle like myself turns Invisible.
Actually, I wasn't even a Poogle until a few days ago. I'm sure you've heard
everyone else's tales of woe before. Me? Well, once, I was a male Halloween
Kacheek and proud of it. Then, Belle decided I was to be the Lab Rat. Look what
happened. Notice that I typed male in bold letters. See, a week ago, that silly
Lab Ray changed my gender. I've begged and begged but Belle refuses to buy me
a Strange Potion (you know, the potion that changes the gender of your pet).
Anyway, I've been Invisible for more than a week now. Okay, so most Neopets
would jump at the chance to be like me. I mean, who wouldn't love to play tricks
on other Neopets and get out of their respective Neohomes without anyone even
knowing they're gone? I admit it. Being Invisible has its advantages but boy,
it has a lot of disadvantages, too.
Since I figure it's going to be a long time before I get zapped another color,
I might as well enjoy being Invisible. To perk myself up, I made a list of all
the wonderful things I can do now that I'm Invisible. As an afterthought, though,
I added the defects of some of the activities I engage in.
The LIST!
1. I can play tricks on both humans and Neopets. When I was painted Halloween,
Neopets and owners I met down the street (well, some of them, anyway) scampered
away when I came across their path. I'm not sure if it's because they were scared
of my Frankensteinesque appearance or my overcutification (heck, Kacheeks happen
to look cute even when they're Halloween *tsk tsk*). Now that I'm Invisible,
I puzzle them by doing such harmless things as:
· Walking noisily
· Breathing loudly
· Singing "Whoooooo…" in a low voice
· Tapping their backs (and laughing quietly when they look and see no one's
there)
· Laughing out loud (Want a demo? Like this: MWAHAHAHA!)
But: I always get blamed when things go wrong. ^^' I'm the ONLY Invisible pet
in the neighborhood (I am currently persuading some Neopets to buy Invisible
paint brushes and get painted. It's no fun fooling around on my own!). Therefore,
it's logical that they think of me as the prankster. Belle gets plenty of complaints.
2. I can escape Belle's lectures. After Belle says "Sorry. She won't do it
again" to our poor neighbors, she looks for me. Then, she begins a one-hour
lecture beginning with, "I know it's tempting to play pranks on others because
no one can see you but… yadah, yadah, yadah…" One time, I wondered if she felt
awkward every time she did this. I mean, she couldn't see me, after all! Really,
it's like talking to air. Suddenly, I got a brilliant idea. I crept out of the
Neohome very quietly. Belle continued talking and talking, not knowing that
I wasn't there anymore!
But: Sure, I can escape the lectures but I can't stop Belle from hiding my toys
and taking away my junk food. One time, I arrived home only to find that there's
only MUD n MAYO DIP in the refrigerator. Argh!
3. I can explore Neopia without any hindrance! WARNING: Please skip this number
if you don't happen to be an Invisible Neopet. If your username happens to be
ladyariel32, STAY AWAY from this number. I repeat, STAY AWAY from this number.
Hey, Belle, I told you to stay away! Shoo! Okay. The coast is clear. Read closely:
I've traveled to the far ends of Neopia without spending a SINGLE neopoint.
Hey, I'm not doing anything wrong. Believe me, I've tried to buy tickets for
riding a ferry to Mystery Island. I really did. Only the Neopet at the ticket
booth refused to take my NP's. He insisted that I show myself or he'll call
the Chia Police. Needless to say, I never tried buying tickets after that little
mishap.
But: I have to pay for my tickets when Belle (or my brothers and sister) are
with me. I don't get it. You'd think Belle, at least, would be happy since we'll
be saving a few NP's.
4. I can get whatever I want, even from the Snowager. If you want to get past
the Snowager when he's asleep (or even awake), I suggest you buy any of the
following: an Invisihat, Camouflage Potion, or an Invisible Paint Brush. With
the items suggested above, your Neopet can become Invisible! Once you've mastered
the art of sneaking, you'll be able to grab the Snowager's treasure! MWAHAHAHA!
Oh well. I would have taken the whole treasure hoard by now if it were allowed.
It's also a proven fact that Shopkeepers don't want to do business with Invisible
beings (I tried). The only solution? Take what you want. I do. Not to worry,
Belle, I only take what I need and I always leave NP's on the counter (a paltry
amount of NP's, anyway - MWAHAHAHA! Joking, Belle, I was just joking! Now, bring
that Plastic Butter Knife down. That's it.).
But: I can't steal, er, buy stuff from the Hidden Tower! Fyora, that blasted
Faerie Queen (That was a joke, okay, Belle? A JOKE! Put down that Dung Snowflake.
Please!), can SEE me! Can you believe it? I mean, just because she's got magic
and all…
5. I get to watch CONCERTS for FREE! Like I mentioned before, I don't buy
tickets. Ever since the day after I became Invisible, I've been watching concerts!
Cool, huh? I even got the 'I Love My Rock' avatar.
But: I'm a Neopet. I can't use avatars. :( Also, may I remind you again, I'm
Invisible! The other Neopets and humans in the Concert Hall can't see me so
they step on my poor paws. You know what's the worst? Okay. I'm sitting on my
seat and listening to Jazzmosis play. Suddenly, SOMEONE sits on me! Ouch. Of
course, I screamed. The confused Gelert who sat on me stood up and looked around.
I kicked him in the stomach before making a hasty exit.
6. I'd do GREAT in the Battledome. Only, I don't battle. Still, wouldn't it
be cool? I can just imagine myself punching the daylights out of the Chia Clown.
He wouldn't know what hit him. And I wouldn't even need a weapon.
But: I'd have to stay away from the Faeries who fight in the BD. If Fyora could
see me, they're bound to see me, too. Who knows what they'll do to me?
Well, that's the end of the LIST. Fascinating, huh? Now that you know how
magnificent it is to be Invisible, why don't you go and buy your pet an Invisible
Paint Brush? After that, tell your Neopet to Neomail me. We'll have plenty of
fun destroying, er, enjoying Neopia! MWAHAHAHA!
Another Note:
Belle:*throws Dung Snowflakes everywhere* Yuki? I know you're around here
somewhere! You can't escape. I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU STEAL FROM SHOPS AND HITCH
HIKE ALL OVER NEOPIA! I'm going to get you painted a different color as soon
as I get my hands on you.
Yuki: I'm INVISIBLE, remember? MWAHAH - *gets hit by a Dung Snowflake* Oof!
*gets hit by several other Dung Snowflakes*
Yet Another Note: Yuki is no longer an Invisible Poogle. She turned into a
Green Kacheek (hey, she's a Kacheek again!). Who knows what'll happen to her
tomorrow?
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