Draik Day Special

Draik Roll Call
by truebrony

Silver Draiks, Starry Draiks, 
Any Draik at all!
Draiks are the best,
So let’s do a roll call!

Candy Draiks, Christmas Draiks,
Checkered Draiks, too!
Who’s the best Neopet?
You know who!

Darigan, Disco,
Eventide, Electric
Draiks of all kinds
Are honestly eclectic!

Faerie Draiks, Jelly Draiks,
Maractite, too!
Royalgirls and Royalboys,
And Swamp Gas (Ew!)

Speckled Draiks and Split Draiks,
Stealthy Draiks and Striped Draiks,
White Draiks! Water Draiks!
All Draiks rule!

He wasn't a flier (A Draik Tale)
by andrehmf98

Draiks can be brave
Wise and bold too
As such is the tale
I'm about to tell you

All the others flew too high
While he couldn't fly at all
Because every time he tried
It ended up in a fall

"But Draiks are great fliers!"
Others were quick to judge
As his eyes turned teary
Still he held no grudge

And one day he watched
His friends soaring in the sky
Alas, one of them fell
Wings too tired to oblige

Falling directly to the sea
Everyone surprised in awe
They were great fliers
But couldn't swim at all

So he saw his friend falling
While others stood still
"Now I have to save them,
Or no one else will!"

Though he couldn't fly
Oh my, he swims!
In a jiffy to the rescue
Wings as quick as fins

Friend saved, crisis averted
What else could I say?
He wasn't a flier
Yet he saved the day

They judged him no more
As they came to realise
Although not high in the skies
This one Draik had his highs!

Draik Rising
by acaesha

A crack on your shelter
Light peeking through
From your ball you uncurl
Wait 'til they see you
Welcome to the world

From nest of golden leaves you rise
You are born on a pedestal
Dark cave but the lone light
Catching eyes blue crystal
On you the sun shines!

Take your first flight
You were born for this
Time to use those leather wings
Touch the sun's kiss
Feel the weather on your skin

Fly over mountain peaks
Head lost in the clouds
Sky under your feet
Endless, unbound
In your heart no fear speaks

But danger whispers, rumbling low
As you reach for higher heights
Deaf to the crescendo
Lightning strikes!
You fall

You wake on the ground
Light peeking through your eyelids
The waning rain a calming sound
The dying winds
You remember where you started

You open your eyes
And rise from the dirt
Storm fresh in your mind
But time will mend the hurt
On you the sun still shines!

The Elegant Draik Outfit: Sweet, Muted Hues
by _brainchild_

The Elegant Draik Outfit, sure to delight,
Will make any dragon a wonderful sight.
The hues oh so earthern are sure to enthral!
Your Draik will attract the attention of all.

The sweet, peachy hue of the dress is so grand.
When paired with a cape of the colour of land,
A Draik looks so polished. These more muted hues
Are still very joyful and sure to amuse.

The wig, chocolate brown, boasts some curls so divine.
All dragons would cherish a hairstyle so fine.
The slippers show off lovely nail polish. May
I recommend ruby red on this fine day?

The jewellery, a muted gold, bears pearls so sweet.
The dark purple colour is truly a treat.
The hat, too, is violet, with marigold trim
And a giant, soft feather attached to the brim.

So, if your sweet dragon is seeking attire
Which pets of all species will surely admire,
Then pick up this outfit---it's really the best!
The hues, although muted, outshine all the rest.

The Cyberpunk Draik
by i_lovee_icecream

The Cyberpunk Draik,
Is a friend of mine;
With silver metal armour,
That in the light shines.

The Cyberpunk Draik,
Is wired with blue light;
Powering its great suit,
To help it take flight. 

The Cyberpunk Draik,
Is a really nice guy;
What colour is he under there?
I really shouldn’t pry…

The Cyberpunk Draik, 
Is ready for a fight;
With chainmail of a cyborg,
He’ll knock you out of sight.

The Royalgirl Draik in the Tower
by roxanna203

Trapped in a tower so very tall,
She scoffs at the thought as if she'd fall,
She has wings, she can fly,
This tower is not that high!

She is a Royalgirl Draik, after all,
She can even climb down the tower wall,
But it defeats the purpose of her entrapment,
She is waiting for a new attachment.

Not a single clue as to what it could be,
Although, she knows one day she will be free,
From the empty hole inside that yearns,
Until then she tries to have no concern.

Time flies, vines grow between the cracks,
Roses with thorns trail from front to back,
Her raven hair brandishes with a gust of wind,
Growing to new lengths, she decides to abscind.

In reality, she loves her tower,
She loves the height, the vines, and flowers,
No longer believing this is a cage,
Realising it's her home, she'll protect with rage!

Yiko the Draik Sentinel's Morning Chant
by cookiez101

The streets and palace of Meridell safe, I keep
For I must not fall asleep

On my precarious ledge
So grey and crumbling, lest I fledge.

I watch the sun rise
With weary, wary eyes

The shopkeepers trudging to their posts
The bustling locals just beginning their days with a morning coffee roast.

Still I remain — I must not fall asleep.
For the flowerbeds and shops of Meridell safe, I keep.

I greet the passing Pteris, Buzzes, Eyries
Those without wings clipped, those free.

I chat with my stone neighbours, so solemn and still
How I wish to converse with them, it makes me feel ill.

But I must remain strong, though I frown.
I have given myself to the protection of my town.

I must not fall asleep.
My friends and brethren in Meridell safe, I must keep.

The Tale of Sir Valrigard
by kellyclark1115

There once was a knight,
who served under King Skarl,
locked away deep in the dungeons,
with a nasty, nasty snarl.

But he was wrongly imprisoned,
he was framed, I tell you!
Sentenced for a crime
he did not commit, it's true!

He is a Blue Draik,
Sir Valrigard is his name.
Help him try to escape so
his attempts won't be in vain.

Every day he yearns for freedom,
fighting Grarrls, Korbats, and more.
Whoever framed him, watch out!
He's getting revenge beware.

The Draik Who Couldn’t Fly
by t0tor0

Pay attention to my tale
Of a Draik who blazed a trail.
This brave Draik, he could not fly—
He had no wings to get by.

When he hatched, his mother bawled—
He'd climbed from the egg and crawled,
Baring two nubs on his back—
All dreams for him now off-track.

As he grew, he scrimped and saved
For the potion that he craved.
He'd become a Pirate Draik,
And he'd cure his mum’s heartbreak.

Finally, he bought his brew.
Up, up, and away he flew.
After so long on the ground,
He let out a joyful sound.

But, as he plunged through the air,
He slowly became aware:
He did not enjoy flying.
He abruptly started crying.

So, he landed, now dejected.
Then he saw an unexpected
Sight: The Fountain Faerie there.
He could only stand and stare.

"Why are you so sad, young pet?"
He explained his new regret.
"Maybe I can help you, child."
Hesitantly, the Draik smiled.

"I can grant you one free turn
In my Fountain. I discern
That Maraquan might suit best,
Since they have no wings," she guessed.

The young Draik accepted quick.
He agreed with Naia's pick.
When he surfaced from the fount,
Nothing could his smile surmount.

He had fins instead of wings,
Hands and feet now with webbings.
Purple stripes, and orange too.
This was right, he surely knew.

As you see Draiks in the sky,
Bear in mind: not all Draiks fly.
Some prefer to swim the seas,
Cutting through the waves with ease.

A Blue Draik In Need
by darkhound45

A Blue Draik was flying in the sky.
He was happily flying very high.
As he flew he grew quite sad,
Because there was something he did not have.

He took a breath and blew out his mouth,
But no fire appeared so he started to pout. 
Blowing fire was a Draik’s staple,
But he didn’t know why he wasn’t able.

Soon he landed on the ground.
He let out a gasp for what he found.
There was a Tyrannian Draik who was quite big.
He was blowing fire at several twigs.

“Could this Draik teach me?” the Blue Draik thought.
He took a step forward and began to talk.
The Tyrannian Draik quickly agreed.
He would always help a Draik in need.

He showed the Blue Draik some tips and tricks,
But everything was happening super quick.
The Tyrannian Draik asked him to try,
So he took a deep breath and held his head high.

As he opened his mouth, he felt the heat.
He happily gasped at this great feat. 
He was blowing fire and was so proud,
So the two Draiks flew high and cheered very loud!

King Terask's Bane
by actiontal

Mutant and red with a bulbous flaunt
King Terask the Draik sitting in his lair
Decided one day to change his font 
Needing the NQ2 avatar, he said a prayer

Twenty five stamps, he’d need to acquire
He started with those that were cheap
Angelpuss, Velm... prices were getting higher
Taking note of those priced quite steep

Pulling Neopoints from his Draik’s horde
Bidding on auctions and trade posts alike
Buying all of the stamps he could afford 
That’s when he noticed the sudden price spike 

Adding Scuzzy to his album, it was almost complete
The avatar’s shine could not be overstated
But the poor Draik had to admit defeat
King Terask’s own stamp was ridiculously inflated

How the Draik Population Grew Overnight
by annikkiadepp_

Today’s the birthday of the Draik,
so let us party and eat cake

Draiks hail from the town of Meridell,
they were born in a nest, breaking out of their shell.

They used to be much rarer than today,
until a glitch came and gave them away.

Then their eggs were left on a forgotten shore,
people collected them and they wanted even more.

This was indeed for many a slap,
why were people getting Draiks for free?

Others spent all the money they had
to get themselves a Draik, or three.

However, there was a very positive point:
the Draik population grew overnight

New little Draiks, happy to be alive
Ready to love and thrive.

The Most Coveted Neopets
by shutianlei3333

Draiks are pets that are without compare,
And out of them all, they're the most rare.
They originally came from Meridell,
And that's where they prefer to dwell.

If you want one, don't make a commotion.
All you need to have is a magical potion!
A Draik Egg is something else I'd suggest,
And to get the Draik, go to Draik's Nest.

Draiks have many scales and can fly,
And can often be found whizzing by.
They are confident and like to be in charge,
And in terms of size, they are quite large.

They are friendly and crave affection,
And desire to form a connection.
Don't wait to get yourself a Draik today,
And take it out with you to play.

Happy Draik Day!

Draik Day
by hectic_haley

There is a nest in the depths of Meridell,
With a secret that has been passed down for generations.
If you bring a certain egg to this nest,
A Draik will hatch in due time.

Though not all know that a Draik egg is meant for hatching,
As you can purchase them from Merifoods.
Some call these eggs a delicacy,
and rank them as a food for the Gourmet Club.

The creatures that hatch from these eggs,
Grow into magnificent creatures.
The Draiks are thrill seeking adventurers, 
with vast imaginations.

Draiks fill the skies of Neopia with grace and excitement.
They have mastered the art of aerial tricks and love to show off.
They’ll twirl, soar, flip, roll, and drop from the skies,
And they don’t shy away from dangerous stunts in the skies.

No Pet Like the Draik
by theamandafiles

Hidden in the deep green hills 
Of Meridell, they say 
A creature built a secret nest 
For special eggs to lay 

If ever you acquire one
If life should be so kind
When your new Draik emerges
No greater friend you’ll find 

He’ll spread new vibrant wings before 
He curls right up beside you
Because he loves you straight away
And knows you love him too 

Draiks are special, very rare 
They make loyal companions
For you they’ll climb the highest heights
And scale the deepest canyons

Today for all the ones you know
Why don’t you bake a cake?
Or give to them a gift that says
There’s no pet like the Draik!

Draik Day!
by dessent

Draiks, Draiks, beautiful Draiks
They hiss, they bite, just like snakes
Though you'd be surprised
That they can also bake cakes

It's true, that they sometimes have ill-intent
But they can be a shoulder to cry on
They can even be an ear to listen
Or even a way to vent

Nothing quite like them on Neopian Land
The way they fly and glide so graciously
Throughout the clouds they soar
Adventuring from afar, always wanting to see more

Draiks, Draiks, beautiful Draiks
They hiss, they bite, just like snakes
But there is no Neopet quite like them
They have my heart, and they will always be my Gem

My Lovely Hoard of Draik Aplenty
by florg95

Today's my chance to celebrate, 
My hoard of Draik, I have eight! 
First there's my Oegh, forever green, 
bolts in his neck, looking oh so keen. 
Then there's Aveeln, queen of the tides,
who left the shore for desert strides. 
Aiclyn, her cousin, wants to do it all, 
being a jack of all trades is her call. 
Hielander hails from Scottland hails, 
kilt adorned, his farming never fails. 
Dzuw is adorable, skin so plush, 
at compliments his cheeks do blush. 
Smellson sometimes brings a funk, 
it's not his fault, he's a skunk!
Stiltyn is as white as the cheese, 
as her bro, you'll smell down breeze.
Olaef unlike his siblings so smelly, 
is sweet and delicious, for he's jelly!
That's all who is on the roster
for all the Draiks that I foster. 
Here on my accounts they call home. 
My love for them could fill a tome.

The Escape of Valrigard
by therainbowsheep

The legend of Valrigard is well known,
Into a prison he was carelessly thrown - 
For a crime he did not commit!
In a cell he currently sits.

But a guard made a careless mistake,
Now Valrigard has a chance to take.
The key was left on the floor,
Allowing him to access the door.

Not even for a moment did he dwell,
He was quick to escape from his cell.
Prepared, he armed with a sword -
To justice he now flies toward.

Fleeing the dungeon is his last task,
Before in victory he basks.
So help him escape Meridell Castle,
An arduous, challenging hassle.

On Draik Day, we honour this fighter
And help his future become brighter!
By helping Valrigard escape,
The rest of his journey can take shape.

Draik Egg
by theguy2020

I'm sure you've heard of the magic pet,
I won't be shy to make a bet,
If you think you really want one,
You need a Draik Egg so get that done.

These magical items are more than just an egg,
They're even cooler than any negg,
Surely you will one take it to a Draik nest,
And end up with a pet leaving you truly blessed.

There's a reason everyone wants one of these,
Once you realise you will be begging on your knees,
There's no way to get this cool dragon-like pet,
So you might have to try and restock one and work up a sweat!

Fortunately in recent years the supply has increased,
So what are you waiting for get this fantastic beast,
Make sure you get one for to celebrate this holiday,
If you don't you might be so sad all your pets turn grey!

The Draik Blacksmith
by precious_katuch14

The metal is ready,
As is the tool kit.
There's just one problem,
The forge remains unlit.

But that isn't a problem
For the Draik Blacksmith.
He needs no kindling,
He just needs to breathe.

His breath melts metal,
Prepares it for the strike.
Then he molds the handle
For a serviceable pike.

This Draik's work continues,
As he flattens out a shield,
Cools down a broadsword
Fit for a knight to wield.

The smithy may be warm,
But it's just right for him,
He can control his fire's heat
According to his whim.

Now who needs a forge,
When you're a big strong Draik,
Who can bring all the fire
For anything he needs to make?