*CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION. THIS PAGE IS BEING TRANSFORMED FROM AN APPLICATION TO A PETPAGE. I HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED TO BE DARK_MYSTERY_'S NEW OWNER! SHE HAS FINALLY JOINED US NOV 6TH! PLEASE BE PATIENT!*
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THIS WILL NOT BE OVER QUICKLY. YOU WILL NOT ENJOY THIS. I AM NOT YOUR QUEEN.
No, this won't be over quickly. It's pretty intense if you ask me!
I'm actually hoping you enjoy this, but if you don't, I don't really care. I, DarK Mystery, love this page dedicated to me!
And yeah, I lied, I totally am your Queen! Get used to it.
First and foremost, I am DarK Mystery. I am the Queen of all of Sparta. You may address me as Queen Mystery, or Queen DarK. But please, I ask that you just show me respect. I am royalty, but do not snub others because they are not.
About Me
Name: DarK_Mystery_
Aliasi: DarK,DarK Mystery, DarK Myst
Home: Sparta
Age: Wise beyond her years
Hobbies: Training, Sword Collecting, Reading the Classics, Studying Altadorian History
Battledome
I do not have the most epic stats in all of Neopia, but I am fast and quick-witted. You won't see me coming. I usually don't accept battledome challenges, but I do need to keep training to keep in shape. Neomail me to see if I feel like fighting, before challenging me though.
Customization
I am currently wearing my Honorary Welcome design.
Entrance to Altador Background
Krawk Axe Wielder Costume Trousers
Krawk Axe Wielder Costume Arm Bands
Winged Altadorian Sandals
Simple Green Head Amulet
Woodland Archer Cape and Quiver
Royal Girl Krawk Staff
If you have any questions, comments, suggestions, please neomail my right hand woman, black_lotus22 (Kori).
Drawings
So, Kori is my number one fan, and Sparta's favorite artist. She paints my portrait quite often, and they are all very flattering. Please admire her work as I do.
This is my first picture that I am entering the Beauty Contest with. PLEASE CLICK IT TO VOTE!.
Entering
I assure you, I am not vain, but I do feel beautiful. And my captain, Kori, is entering me in the elusive Beauty Contest, and the Customisation Spotlight. Please vote for me if you see me there!
My new daughters also enter these contests, as their beauty is flawless. Here's Ninda.
Inastasia was also seen there once.
Family
Here are 3 very lovely princess of Sparta. Penelope being the oldest, then Ninda and Inastasia. They are all trained like any Spartan, but they are young, and need an authority figure to keep them focused. I was summoned to become their leader, and guide. We have much respect for each other, and have been learning from each other, each day.
princess_penelope808 & Leonidas
Age: 17
Princess Penelope is the oldest of the girls. She has the most ambition for battle. Penelope wakes up before the sun does, and trains in the court. When the war horn cries, she is suited up in her armor and on her horse. Leonidas is a trusty steed, although don't let his stature mislead you. With one word from Penelope, which only she and Leonidas know, he grows large enough for Penelope to ride into battle.
nindaaa_05 & Paris
Age: 11
Ninda is the middle daughter. She isn't quite as enthused with her training, as she is with her poetry and love stories. Her favorite is that of Helen of Troy. How she ran away for true love, and faced death at the hands of her former husband. However, Helen was formerly of Sparta, and Ninda loves her country so much, she would never betray them, so she is disappointed by Helen's choice. Nonetheless, the hopeless romantic she is, has even named her pet slorg Paris. The man Helen ran away for. Paris is the little voice in everyone's head, although I hear a few more.
Inastasia & Dilios
Age: 8
Inastasia is the youngest and most protected daughter. She loves running around with her wooden sword. She won't get her real weapons for another year. She is too young yet. The only problem is, she tends to go exploring, and that little Kacheek is faster than a RSer at Meridell Foods. No doubt Dilios has a paw in this. One moment, a play battle ensues, the next, they're both chasing a butterfly. Oh to be young and carefree. Hopefully they won't have to see a war for quite a few years.
Here's my entire Grecian Family. The Spartan Princesses of course, the gods and goddesses of Greece, and the cursed. I also have some gladiators working under me, but they are underdeveloped at this point. They will only be displayed when they have proved they are worthy.
Gallery
Here it is
I have a few things put away for me that I cherish and desire. I keep them safe in this gallery so no theives may lay their dirty hands on them.
Honor
Honor: honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions.
This is what I, as a ruler, am all about. I am not a harsh ruler, but I am respected. Respect leads to honor. Though I despise people falling at my feet, I adore when a child looks up to me, and wants to grow up to be like me.
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Krawks
Here's some Krawks who only wish they looked like me! Haha
Likes/Dislikes
I like to wear my Krawk terror mask into battle, along with my shield. And my Quiggle sword is quite effective. This is my lucky battle wares. I have never lost a battle with them.
On the other hand I don't like fuzzles. If you remember the episode of Star Trek (the original) there was an episode where these tribbles took over the ship. I had an experience much like that. I don't like to talk about it. I also dislike any energy drink. It clouds the mind and body, and when you crash, you're no good for battle. Water is nature's energy drink. One more thing that I am not fond of is candy. It slows the mind and the body. It rots your teeth and is no good on your tummy. I only believe in fruits and vegetables and wholesome foods. No wonder, check out my physique!
Michelle
Hi Michelle. Since you were so great to me, and assured I had a great new home, you better have your own space too!
There you go! All that space right there is for you. Feel free to take a screenie and keep it somewhere safe. X) I am well taken care of here Michelle, but please visit me when you're here.
Nicknames
I may have already mentioned this, but DarK_Mystery_ is my proper name. I like to be called Dark, but only by my closest friends. My fellow Spartans call me Queen Mystery, and enemies of Sparta call me Dark Myst. I roll in without a sound. The air gets cold and your eyesight becomes hazy. Without warning, Dark Myst is upon you, and you become lost.
Organization
This is a great organization that I am proud to support. Rose by any other name is exactly what it implies. That a neopet, no matter how many _s, or #s are in a name, we can be just as beautiful as RW, RN pets. I am terribly proud of my name, and wouldn't want it any other way. Please, if you support this group, add one of their buttons to your lookup or petpage.
It's funny actually. Penelope, Ninda and I always tease Inastasia about her not having any _s or #s in her name. It's all in good fun, and we don't think any less of her.
Petpet
I have a best friend and companion. He is a Lizark named Gorgo. That's actually the Queen's name in "300". In battle, Gorgo and I don't even need to speak with each other. Gorgo is the eyes in the back of my head. He is my ears and eyes, where I cannot lend them. He is a faithful companion and "a better captain, there is none." (Kori is also my captain, but Gorgo is my captain on the battlefield) When the two of us fight together, it's almost like a ballet. So beautiful, but so deadly.
Quotes
--"Messenger: What makes this woman think she can speak among men?
Queen Gorgo: Because only Spartan women give birth to real men."
--"Messenger: This is blasphemy! This is madness!
(King Leonidas looks to Queen Gorgo. She nods.)
King Leonidas: Madness...?
[shouting] King Leonidas: This is Sparta!
[Kicks the messenger down the well]
-- "Spartan King Leonidas: Clearly you don't know our women! I might as well have marched them up here, judging by what I've seen.
Roleplay
I am not huge into Roleplaying, though I'm curious and wouldn't mind trying. I'm open to invites, though I'm rather new at it, so don't get discouraged at me. Kori is even worse than I am though, so you'd better make sure she lets me know, instead of trying to tackle it herself. ;)
Neomail us to see if we're up to the challenge.
Spartan Story
(THIS IS GOING TO BE PUT INTO A SMALLER SECTION, BECAUSE A NEW SAGA BEGINS, NOW THAT I AM A PART OF KORI'S FAMILY)
- = The Spartan Princesses / -- = Others
The early sun rises in the east. The morning bells toll. Children's feet patter on the stone. Sparta awakens.
The Spartan Palace is a beautiful place to wake up. The smell of flowers filling the air. Musicians play their songs, and maidens are at your bedside.
Most young girls would adore this treatment. But not the Spartan princesses. They would much rather earn their name, and be proud of what they've done for others, not what they can get others to do for them. Princess Penelope, the oldest at 17 and heir to the throne, has such an intense passion for her country, and ruling it in a just and fair manner. However, she cannot become a queen until her 22nd year. Instead, she trains daily in preparation for that day when she must lead her country. Penelope also watches over her two younger sisters. Princess Ninda, and Princess Inastasia.
It was just the three of them in the Royal Family. Their mother had gone to the great Colosseum in the sky, after she gave birth to Inastasia. Penelope was the only one old enough to remember their mother. She was 9 years old when her mother passed. She knows her mother was kind, and fair, and always well mannered. She knew her mother was up in the sky, always smiling down on her.
Penelope could tell when her mother was faking a smile though. Her tail would curl up at the end, and twitch a little. This had always made Penelope laugh. Ninda was only 3 and says she can only remember her face. Poor Inastasia never knew her mother.
Shortly after that, a neiboring country felt that the King was weak after the death of his wife, and they seized the city. A few were hurt, luckily none were killed. The King however was taken prisoner. They did awful things to him, and he was starved to his last day. Penelope cried for months, and then decided the fate of Sparta lay on her shoulders. It was that day she began this daily routine.
Ninda and Inastasia crawled out of bed, and followed Penelope to the training yard. They often followed her in the early morning. This was summer, and they didn't have to attend school for another month. Today was a pretty big day for the girls, but Penelope in particular. Before the bells tolled this morning, the council of Elder Spartans sent word to the palace that they had big news concerning the next queen of Sparta.
Penelope tied her belt a little tighter, and put on her lucky red and white striped socks, and carried her chest high, the whole way to the yard. Inastasia wandered into the endless hallways of the palace, as Ninda marched right behind Penelope. The three came upon the yard and Penelope immediately started her exercises. Ninda took her time and Inastasia and Dilios ensued in an intense game of tag.
The Elders approached the training grounds, because the princesses kept very strict, routine schedules. Ninda saw them first and alerted Penelope, who in turn, rounded up Inastasia, and they all stood at attention before the council.
--Princesses of Sparta, we humbly greet you, and apologize for the bother. We have very important news about the queen that you three should know.
Penelope had hopes, because she was so skilled, that they would allow her to be crowned queen almost 5 years early. Ninda hoped someone wanted to marry her and make her a queen. *sigh* Inastasia wanted a pony.
--We have decided that our Country is in need of a queen. Penelope, you are such a strong soldier, and a very bright young woman, but you are still too young to rule this land. We need someone with experience. Besides, you girls could use a mother figure. Someone to guide you girls into what a real queen should be.
Penelope was rather insulted by this implication that she was not worthy of ruling her beloved Sparta.
-We're doing just fine on our own, thank you.
--Please my Lady, at least meet her and we will trust your decision about her. Her name is Dark Mystery. If you feel she is worthy, she stays. If you think you could do better, she's gone.
Princess Penelope was more than quite sure she would be much more competent than anyone who battled for her rightful position as queen.
The girls went home and talked about it. It was clear that Penelope was willing to meet this Dark Mystery, but was sure they would not get along. Ninda was excited to meet a real queen, and hear her romantic tales. Inastasia was kind of hoping she would bring a pony.
Three days passed, and the girls were growing more nervous. They had begun to think of alternatives. What if she was really mean, and yelled at them, and beat them? What if she was an enemy, trying to infiltrate the palace? What was going so wrong, they now needed a queen? Penelope was trying to be sensible.
-Ninda and Inastasia. What are we so worried about? What are you?
--SPARTANS!
-What are you?
--SPARTANS!
-That's right, and we'll be able to take on anything or anyone that comes our way. We have each other.
There was a commotion outside their window, down on the street in front of the palace gates. There was a very large crowd, of women and children on their father's shoulders. There were guards all around a single figure. Penelope's eyes opened wide. This was it. This was Dark Mystery. They ran downstairs to see this woman first hand.
The palace gates swung open and the guards pushed all the people out of the way, so none would sneak inside the fortress. The guards dispersed into a "V", building walls around Dark Mystery.
She looked very nice. Penelope thought she was a bit overdressed for Greeks warm weather. She also seemed rather pale compared to all of Sparta. This woman was everything Ninda had dreamed a queen would look like. Inastasia thought Dark's eyes were springs of wisdom, her smile, pasted on, yet genuine, and her health, that of a horse. Speaking of horses...she had to ride here on something.
--Greetings Princesses of Sparta. I am Queen Dark Mystery. You will address me as such. I have come here to prove to you I am worthy of being your queen. I humbly ask for your approval.
Inastasia looked at Ninda, who looked at Penelope.
She had expected this queen to be pompous, and try taking the place over as soon as she walked in. But she was so beautiful and kind. And most importantly, she was showing them a lot of respect. That is one thing Spartans take seriously.
-Well, Queen Dark Mystery. Why don't I show you what Sparta is all about before you jump into something you're not prepared for...
PART II
Penelope, Ninda and Inastasia all led Dark Mystery around the place first, showing her all the rooms, and introducing her to all the palace workers.
-We don't really make the servants do much of anything around here. We Spartan Princesses are capable of doing everything for ourselves. You on the other hand, may find use of their services.
--No need for that Princess Penelope. I too have servants around me, and I find they only get in the way. I have befriended my childhood servant, Gorgo. He was sent to my palace to do my bidding, and instead we played together and became partners in crime.
Penelope expected the queen to have soft hands, and be very frail. Yet, as they walked through the long corridors and archways, Penelope watched Mystery wring her hands, and could see they were rough, and strong. Penelope could see the muscles in Queen Dark's stomach. She didn't have abs like that.
-Do you train a lot, Your Majesty?
A sly smile drew on Dark Mystery's face.
--Why yes. Every day. I wake up before the sun comes up, and train for 4 hours. I usually beat Gorgo to the training yard, but lately he's been working on some new techniques. I use a sword, a shield, a spear, a club, nun chucks, a Kitana, an axe and my staff, but that's just warm up.
The girls' eyes all grew larger.
-Have you fought many battles?
--I have. I fought Xerxes great army, I made mortals of the Immortals, and I freed the slaved. I am Dark Myst. But perhaps we should save that for when the younger girls aren't around. Perhaps we can train together sometime.
Penelope had only heard stories about Xerxes and the Immortals, and now she knew they were true.
(so lame, but that's supposed the be Xerxes Army. *eyeroll at self*)
It had been Queen Dark Mystery that led armies into battle against these frightening enemies. And why didn't it click before? Dark Mystery was Dark Myst. Penelope had filled her head with such silly negative thoughts about how horrible this queen would be, that she never even made the connection. The few surviving Persians called the force that weakened them, Dark Myst. The attack came out of nowhere. Sand flew into their eyes, and the air become thick with mist. The sand turned to mud and disoriented the Persians. A loud, low and long roar, howled like a siren. There were screams and the sounds of metal clashing. Just as quickly as it started, it was over. Nearly all of Xerxes men in that troop, lay wounded or dead on the field. Princess Penelope could see the scars on the queen's arms, and legs.
-Oh Queen Dark Mystery. How could I have ever doubted you! I thought you would be some mean queen, coming in to take over our beautiful Sparta, but instead, I see who you are. You are a strong leader, with much experience, and knowledge, and courage, and honor. Please forgive me Queen. Please train me to be like you.
Penelope looked back at Ninda and Inastasia. She saw the glimmer in their eyes, and the joy in their cheeks.
-Would you please be our queen? Queen Dark Mystery of Sparta?
Dark Mystery looks at the girls with love in her eyes.
--Yes. I would be more than honored to be called your Queen.
Everyone cheered, and they had a huge parade that ended in Sparta's town square. They celebrated for the next month straight.
TO BE CONTINUED SOON
The Fan Art
This is one of the coolest sections. It is the most amazing thing ever, to see other people, bring me to life. Each one of the following pictures was done by somebody with great talent, an ability to see me in all my glory. My appreciation goes out to each and every one of them, from the bottom of my super cheesy heart!
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Thanks to lelouch_plz for this great picture! I luff it!
Omg! Thenk you so much idiopathic! I just adore it! (she wrote Dark in Greek underneath...how neato!)
This is the most adorable pic evah! Thenx svna!
Thenks to altariagirl280 for this. It's such a great candid picture of me, and I love that.
otterlover_48439, this is a great picture! Just how I envision myself! Thenk you!
This makes me want to be painted desert. *Hint Kori Hint* I luff those clothes! Thenk you dearly 301newark!
blackwidowspider40 incorporated my tail in the best way ever! Thank you so much.
Oh this is so great, Thanks a LOT tutiefrootieyoyo!
UFT/UFA
This is rather silly and I feel like I shouldn't have to say anything, but for those of you who dare to ask, here's your answer. NEVER! "Spartans never retreat, and Spartans never surrender!" I have found my place on the throne, for all of eternity, and there shall be no other place for me. If you dare question Captain Kori, she'll inform me, and sorry, but I will probably bite your head off or something drastic. MmmK?
Victory
VICTORY! For Kori that is. I, DarK Mystery, am always victorious, but Kori not so much. Hehe. Being chosen to be my owner is the highlight of her neo-life. (How sad, huh?)
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X Marks the Spot
Come on now. There's not a big array of words beginning with the letter X. Here's a few things I wasn't sure where to put, so X marks the spot where you'll find some neat Xtras. Get it? Eesh. Moving along...
Here's a screenshot of people who applied for me, and their great siggys. I could have gone to any of them, but thankfully, Michelle chose Kori. ;)
~Well, we all know how Leonidas, and I beat the Persians...this is how Kori beat a Persian.
(Subliminal message? ^)
This is a little dedication to Valerie, my dear, dear friend. She was also applying for me, and some rather unfair things happened to her. Kori and Val have become great friends, all because of me! I'm so glad to know that I've brought these two together. Turns out they live in the same state too. Crazy huh?
Here's the fanart Kori did for Val:
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I woulda looked spiffy with Val too, huh?
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Because now I have ze French, ac-cent! Zis has been zo much fun, I nevahl want eet to end. *Shakes head*
Much easier spoken than typed. Thank you so much guest for taking time to read my petpage. Again, any comments, questions, or suggestions, should be directed to Kori, black_lotus22, as she keeps my schedule in order, and makes sure I keep my appointments and whatnot. What would I do without her?!?