The sun hung high in the sky. Dewdrops glistened on the tips of the gorgeous
green grass that stretched for miles across the land. Far across the vast terrain
lay a mystical island. A young Shoyru was busy running errands when the sky
went dark. All of the pets inhabiting the island shops ran outside in a frenzy
trying to see what was causing the gloom.
“Oh my word! Look!” a Chomby shouted, pointing to the sky. Everyone around,
including the Shoyru, looked up to see a Lenny in a jade cloak, floating in
midair.
“Be afraid Neopian Citizens. The dark powers will rule over you once again,”
the Lenny screeched.
The hushed crowd of pets looked up with horrorstricken faces as the Lenny
threw a smoke bomb down below. The pets coughed and choked on the smoke. Once
it cleared, the Lenny was nowhere in sight. The crowd stood still for a while
and then went back to their interrupted days. The Shoyru, named Kit, had wondered
for a while what the Lenny had meant about the dark powers. Kit was only 20
years of age. She had no family and knew nothing about Neopia’s past. Kit shrugged
and headed to her posh house on the beach. When Kit arrived, she noticed her
front door was wide open. She ran inside to see her house had been raided. The
furniture was overturned and many of her valuables were gone. Kit use to have
11 glass dolls that furnished her mantle over her fireplace. They were all gone.
Kit gasped when she noticed the dolls no longer decorated the room. The dolls
had been a gift from her mother before she went to Faerieland. Each doll came
from a different part of Neopia.
“This is horrible,” Kit yelled, fixing up the room. When Kit had fixed up her
house, a knock came rapping on the door.
“Hello, can I help you?” Kit asked, opening the door to reveal an elderly Nimmo.
The Nimmo had a long white beard, round brown rimmed glasses, a staff clutched
in his right hand, and a pointed hat with stars and moons on it perched atop
his head.
“Yes Kit. I’m Tanakus. I run the magic potion shop in town. I train many students
to make my potions that I sell in the shop. I train only a handful of students
to make my other potions,” the little old Nimmo said, helping himself into the
house.
“I don’t understand. What other potions do you make and why?” Kit asked.
“I make strong magic potions. The dark powers are slowly coming back to Neopia.
You see, before my time and yours, Neopia was ruled by an evil force. Many pets
were made slaves. Eventually, the dark powers were overthrown but lately they
have been returning little by little. No one seems to be noticing except my
students and I. Kit, I have come here today to ask for you to help me in the
fight to destroy the dark powers forever. Please join my classes, for only once
every two years do I accept a new student. I feel you have powers beyond belief,”
Tanakus said.
“I think you’ve come to the wrong place. I’m not special,” Kit said.
“Don’t say that Kit. I have reason to believe you will become one of the most
powerful pets in all of Neopia. I was gazing into my crystal ball and I saw
a vision of you using your magic powers. If you come with me I can help you
develop those powers. What do you say?” Tanakus asked.
“Well, if you saw me in your crystal ball then something must be going on.
Maybe I can visit your school and decide then. It sounds quite interesting,”
Kit said. Tanakus then snapped his fingers. Instantly, Kit blinked and opened
her eyes and opened them to realize she was in a big rainbow coloured room. The
room had no doors.
“How did we get in here? How will we get out?” Kit asked.
“I used my teleportation powers to get us here. As for leaving, there is a
door straight ahead. It’s not visible to the non-magical eye. Once you learn
some magic, you’ll be able to see it. For now, just follow me and don’t be afraid,”
Tanakus said. Kit watched as he disappeared through the wall. Kit shrugged and
walked towards the same spot where Tanakus had gone through. Kit closed her
eyes and found when she opened them she was in a whole new room. Now Kit was
in a room full of different pets, mixing up magical potions in big bowls.
“These are my normal students. They produce the weak potions I sell in my
shop,” Tanakus explained.
“Show me where I’ll be learning,” Kit said. Tanakus motioned for Kit to follow
him to the back of the room. Then, he tapped his staff on the ground and a door
appeared. They both entered into a hall with doors lining both sides.
“These are the rooms my chosen students live in. Each room has a bed and bath,
a lab to make potions in, and a library complete with every magical book you
can think of,” Tanakus said.
“Wow this is so awesome. I never knew this place existed. Now that I see this
place I know it’s for me. When can I start attending here?” Kit asked.
“You can check in right now. You don’t even have to go home to get anything.
You’ll find everything you’ll need in suite 15, your new home. I’ll give you
a copy of your school schedule tomorrow. As for now, get some rest. You’ll need
it for tomorrow's lessons,” Tanakus said, giving Kit a key to get into her room.
Kit smiled and thanked Tanakus. She then excitedly ran into her room to explore
it’s magical features. When Kit entered her room, she first noticed the big
canopy bed made up with pink coverings. An oak nightstand stood to the left
of the bed with a toothbrush, comb, and other bathroom items on it. To the left
of the bedroom was a beautiful pearl white bathroom. Kit noticed this bathroom
had a Jacuzzi tub and a shower. After observing the bathroom, Kit entered the
lab. She recognized a few utensils such as beakers, test tubes, and thermometers,
but some items in the lab were new and strange to Kit. The lab seemed interesting
but it didn’t hold Kit’s attention for long. Kit wanted to see the library.
Kit approached the door to the back of her bedroom marked LIBRARY. Unlike the
other doors, the library door had a lock on it. Kit tried to enter the library
but it was locked. She tried her room key but it was no use. Kit decided she
would ask Tanakus about this tomorrow. Kit got ready for bed and found a gown
in her closet marked with a tag that said NIGHTWEAR. Kit slipped it on and fell
into a deep sleep.
Kit awoke the next morning to the loud ringing of an alarm clock. She had never
noticed it was there before. She got up, stretched and put on a blue dress and
lab coat she had found in her closet. Then Kit exited her room to find Tanakus
waiting outside.
“Good morning Kit. All the students here start their days at 8:00 a.m. I’m
sure you’re eager to get to your classes so here is your schedule,” Tanakus
said, handing Kit a blue slip of paper.
“I have a question Tanakus. Why is my library locked? Did you forget to give
me the key?” Kit asked.
“No Kit. I guess I forgot to tell you. There are some books in the library
you are not yet ready to read. You are not allowed access to the library until
you are a second year student. Run along to your classes now,” Tanakus replied.
Kit immediately took off to room 107 where her Magic Potions I class was taking
place. She entered the room to see a Kiko wearing a pointed hat. She was hunched
over a machine that looked like it was brewing liquid.
“Excuse me, is this Potions I?” Kit asked.
“Why yes it is. Nice to see you. I’m Panella. You must be Kit. Tanakus has
told me a lot about you. I’m sorry to say but you’ll be the only student in
a lot of your classes. You are the only one in this class,” Panella explained.
Kit had great fun in her potions class. She learned how to make a weak invisibility
potion by combining a Techo claw and a feather from an Eyrie. Soon, her class
ended and she headed for History of Magic I. Her teacher would be Tanakus.
“Greetings Tanakus. I just came from Potions I. Panella is a nice lady. She
taught me many things,” Kit said.
“Yes Panella is quite delightful. Kit, before we start your history class,
I must give you something. Every student here is given a pet to learn responsibility.
I’ll be right back with your Kadoatie,” Tanakus said, exiting the room and then
reentering carrying a blue catlike creature.
“It's so cute,” Kit said.
“Her name is Teeny. You’ll be completely responsible for her. She belongs
to you now,” Tanakus said, handing Kit the pet.
“I’ll take good care of her. She is so beautiful,” Kit said, petting Teeny’s
head.
“Yes, Teeny is quite a nice pet. The good thing about Kadoaties is that when
they reach age two, they can talk,” Tanakus said.
“I can’t wait,” Kit squealed.
“Well, now that is over we can start your lesson. The history of magic starts
with a beautiful goddess. She grew old and knew she would come to an end soon.
Before she left Neopia, she imprisoned her powers in 12 glass dolls. It has
been rumored that the pet that collected all 12 dolls would rule the land. The
dolls were scattered all over Neopia and I have managed to get a hold of one.
The other 11, I do not know,” Tanakus said, handing Kit the doll he was talking
about.
“Oh my word! I used to have 11 dolls just like this! They sat on my mantle
at my old home,” Kit yelled.
“Well, what happened to them? This is very important Kit. I must know,” Tanakus
said.
“The day you came, someone broke into my house and stole them,” Kit sighed.
“That was also the day the evil lord Ramshell the Lenny reappeared,” Tanakus
said.
“I’m very sorry. We should be safe as long as he doesn’t get the last doll
right?” Kit asked.
“Yes but the 11 dolls he has now will give him a power boost. He is very dangerous
now. I want you to steer clear of him. Now, we will not continue this morning’s
lesson. All classes will be canceled for the rest of the week while I get things
sorted out. As for you, go meet some of the other pets that go here. I think
you’ll like them,” Tanakus said, taking back the glass doll and storming out
of the room. Kit left and entered the schools recreation room to see ten pets.
“Hey look, it’s the new girl,” a Scorchio whispered.
“Hi, you must be Kit. Tanakus told us all about you. I’m Babette. I’ve been
here for two years,” a rowdy Aisha said.
“Nice to meet you,” Kit replied.
“Oh, your Kadoatie is so cute. What’s its name?” Babette asked.
“Teeny. What pet do you have?” Kit asked.
“My Meekins is name Quincy. He is very shy,” Babette said petting the small
brown fur ball.
“What classes are you taking?” Kit asked.
“I passed all my classes last year so I’m taking all II classes. History,
potions, chants, all the regular classes,” Babette replied.
“Do you have access to your library yet?” Kit asked.
“No. I should have gained access to it by now but I have to wait until next
term. Tanakus said I need more time before I see those books. I’m dying to read
them. Anyway, it’s getting late so I’d better turn in. Say, do you want to go
to the market with me tomorrow to pick up some magical items?” Babette asked.
“Sure. That sounds like fun. See you tomorrow,” Kit said as she left the recreation
room and turned in for the night.
During the night, the dark lord Ramshell planned his next move.
“Tomorrow I shall enter the school undercover and take down each student one
by one until I find the last ancient doll,” Ramshell screeched as he turned
into a raven and flew away.
The next morning Kit slept in. The magical alarm did not go off. Instead, she
awoke to Babette knocking on her door.
“Wake up Kit, I’ve got to go to the market,” Babette cried.
“Coming,” Kit yelled, getting up and dressing for the day. Then, her and Babette
took off to the market.
"I can’t wait to get to the bakery. One of my friends works there and
is saving me some goodies. First I have to stop at the dark alley behind the
coffee shop. A wizard is meeting me there with some goods,” Babette explained.
Meanwhile, back at the school Tanakus was getting freighted. He had used his
powers to sense that Ramshell was near and he was disguised in a form not belonging
to him. Tanakus was sure Ramshell would make his move today.
“Tanakus, I’ve been looking all over for Kit and I can’t find her. We were
supposed to go to the market today,” Babette cried.
“Babette come quickly, I feel Kit is in a lot of trouble,” Tanakus said, running
out the door.
“It’s right here,” Babette said, showing Kit into a dark alley and then somehow
she changed into a Lenny.
“You’re not Babette. You’re Ramshell,” Kit yelled.
“Yes I am. I must rid of you now. I cannot let Tanakus train one more witch,”
Ramshell cackled, shooting an electric beam at Kit. Kit dodged to the left and
it missed her.
“You can’t escape me,” Ramshell said.
“Yes she can you old bird. Leave us alone,” Tanakus yelled waving his hand
and sending Ramshell flying through the air. Then, Kit and her friends ran away.
“We can’t face him today. He is too dangerous. Kit, Babette, go back to the
school. I’ll call the Chia Police,” Tanakus said.
Kit and Babette ran like the wind to the school.
“That Ramshell guy sure is strong,” Kit said.
“I know. We have to trust Tanakus though,” Babette said.
One hour later, Ramshell was imprisoned in the city jail. Tanakus returned
home and the school year continued without fear.
“This was the best year of my life,” Kit announced. Kit would have many years
to follow that would be just as great.
The End | 
