The Time Machine by epk |  |
So, who has never heard of the mysterious Wocky and his time machine that
vanished so long ago? If you never heard this story, you must get the full scoop.
There was a Wocky who loved to use his mechanical genius to create a Time Machine.
Well, on one of his Time Treks he crashed into the prehistoric land of Tyrannia.
His time machine was damaged; the precious cargo deemed useless. He was lucky
however, for the only parts damaged were the exterior and some chemical loss.
The chemicals could be replaced, since Tyrannia's food contained the special
chemicals needed to rejuice the machine. However, he was all alone trying to
fix the poor time machine on the Tryannian Plateau, for he could not communicate
with the natives' Ugga Ugh language.
Pretty horrible, eh? Well, it is rumored that the clash in the timespace communicum
caused a giant earthquake. The earthquake opened up a long loss tunnel in Tyrannia.
A curious young yellow Chomby decided to explore it.
Back in Neopia, everyone was having a great time, especially in the Ice Caves.
Winter had just ended, and the local goverment was giving out tax refunds. The
Snowager was taking longer naps, the Negg Faerie was growing a batch of sneggs,
everyone was happy. However, it was at approx. 6:00 PM when a trumble was released
onto the Ice Caves. The ice broke, lava flowed through. Bruces and Lennys alike
ran for shelter, the Negg Faerie locked the Neggery, the Snowager left his cave
unguarded instead of risking his life. (He was lucky that no one took anything
during the earthquake.) Luckily, the lava vanished, and a few adventurous Neopians
traveled down it. They reached a dead end of dense trees and ferns. The Neopians,
including myself, were going to leave, when a giant yellow monster ate up the
vegetation. Soon enough, we found ourselves in the undisovered world of prehistoric
proportions, Tyrannia.
You couldn't believe Prof. Wocky's eyes when he saw some visitors that he
was able to communicate with. When I got there, he asked me, "Oh! I need something
to fix the Crystal Combustor, I believe the special chemicals in the Cheese
Omelette and the Trilo Bite should be able to help me repair it." Sure enough,
I volunteered. I mean, the poor guy! I found the items and ran back to the Plateau
where he was located. He graciously took the items and put them in some sort
of a blender-smoothie-wish-I-had-one machine. Before I left, he applied some
sort of futuristic lotion to my Neopet. "I don't need this," he grumbled. My
Neopet was given a stat increase! (Or was it cash, or an item? Rats... I forget.)
Thus began the Time Machine Quests. You can still visit the very spot he was
at: http://www.neopets.com/prehistoric/timemachine.phtml
However, where has he gone now? Okay, he probably went somewhere in time.
But where? Will he randomly appear tomorrow? Next year? Or will he never be
seen again? My theory is that he'll come sometime this summer. He probably wanted
to get to Year 8 or Year 9, but he'll make it to Year 4 before the Time Machine
crashes again. The chemicals found in Tyrannia's Food are second-rate compared
to whatever is found in a more modern world, and will burn out after a long
enough trek. I've created a theory on what may really happen if Neopia sees
the Prof. again.
When? Where? Why?
The three big questions. I've already said he'll appear sometime this summer
because of lack of chemicals, but was the Time Machine able to change location
also? He may appear in Mystery Island, Krawk Island, Terror Mountain, or Sakhmet!
Maybe in a new world? There may be another earthquake—and that could lead
to the discovery of yet another net world. (Note: NeoPets has been planning
a new world, known to us as either Jelly, Medieval, or something else we don't
know.)
Then What?
Okay, what is he going to use for chemicals then if he reappears in, hmm...
the supposed Jelly World? He can't possibly get Tyrannian Foods—the postage
price isn't so great! But Jelly World would have special chemicals, I'd hope.
It would be my best guess that, when Jelly World or whatever comes out and there's
hint of a time machine, head straight to a food shop. (Every world has a food
shop, and if Jelly World comes, we don't need to worry about there not being
a food shop in a world full of food!) The prices will rise for each item and
you'll be able to make some dough.
Yeah, what's he going to give us?
Well, hasn't it been a while since Neopets has given us a new way to increase
stats? So sure, he'll have some stat increases. Maybe he'll also give us an
item, Neopoints, and whoknowswhat? Possibly even for some weird unknownst to
us reason, dubloons, new treasure map pieces, or... TOMBOLA BOOBY PRIZES! There
are many possible things! (Oh, by the way... I collect Tombola Booby Prizes,
if you're wondering why I was so excited. A can of Baked Beans will make my
day!)
AND WHAT IF HE DOESN'T COME BACK MR. CRAZYDUDE?
It's not my fault—your Lupe's ugly mug probably scared him away.
(And I'm not surprised)
(And I'm about to be sued, aren't I? Bye in seven different languages!)
Disclaimer: All of the above was a theory and epk is not to be held guilty
for any loss of investment. However, if there is a gain, epk would like 5%. |
