Ruki Day Special

The Neopian Second-Hand Shoppe
by madidogs88

Wear it once, love it twice
The Neopian Second-Hand Shoppe is so nice!
With free clothes and accessories you'll want to keep
And the nicest shopkeeper you ever will meet!

A Yellow Ruki with a kindly smile
Whose help with your shopping goes the extra mile
Whether you're dressing for the ball or the next big game
He'll show off more options than you can name!

While any nice Neopian can make a donation
You may recognize some names in the donor rotation!
Hubrid, Jerdana, and Lucie frequently stop in
Plus royalty like Princess Amira and Prince Jazan!

Even if your shopping ends with no luck
The Second-Hand Shoppekeeper will try to cheer you up
“Too bad,” he'll say, with genuine care
And offer well-wishes in finding something else to wear!

While it may not be the flashiest place
I beg you to give the Second-Hand Shoppe some grace
The Ruki who runs it is always kind to me and you
So next time consider donating an item or two!

The Weather Sensing Ruki
by maculose

There was a Ruki that was pink.
Surely he’s happy wouldn’t you think?
With such a colour shining so bright,
He should smile real big with little might.

The truth was, he was rather quite sad.
Nobody listened. Was he really that bad?
He had a talent don’t you see?
His antennas sensed the weather and prepared he’d be.

Because of his colour, few believed.
As a result, the Ruki grieved.
All of this would begin to change.
An event would happen that was rather quite strange.

He woke up one day and felt quite off.
“If only they’d listen,” he said with a scoff.
This feeling began to grow and grow.
It grew real large, so he attempted to show.

“Everyone! We need to leave!
Something is coming! Will you please believe?!”
Everyone just went on with their day. 
They were in real danger, there was only one way.

As he began to prepare it finally hit.
Thunder, lightning and rain the sky spit!
Flooding began and everyone fled.
Others were trapped with feelings of dread.

He grabbed a raft he made out of wood.
He quickly ran and helped as he should.
The Ruki brought them to higher ground. 
Everyone was glad with safety he found.

“My dear Ruki we’ve never believed.
We owe you so much for what you achieved!”
A neighbour in tears and others the same.
They all knew now it wasn’t a game.

No matter what happened, he always would try.
He was a very grounded and helpful guy.
Regardless of what life throws your way,
Everyone has a purpose and role to play.

An Exclusive With Jurin!
by togepwi

I'm here with Jurin the goalkeeper
The Ruki all the way from Kreludor
That must have been quite the trip!
What was it like on the ship?

"Altador is certainly an adjustment
But this is what we've trained for
On the way, I focused on getting some rest
So now I can practice and play at my best!"

It's good to have you with us!
I hope your training goes well!
What do you think will happen this year?
Any specific team that you fear?

"Every team is on our radar
But of course, Team Kreludor will take the cup
I will block every shot that comes my way
And you'll see me again on our victory day!"

Escape from the Dice
by ayakae

A mean, wicked Ruki decided to have fun
By ruining board games for everyone
The Ruki went around and stole all the dice
Taking away people’s fun is his greatest vice

He’s hidden all of them in his evil dimension
Filled with horrors I’m too afraid to mention
He’s scattered the dice all around the lot
Each dice is surrounded by lava so hot

Your job is help and set those dice free
Knowing the right tiles to step on is key
Then, you must use your brain to think
For both the die and the tile must sync

And if that’s not bad and scary enough
The Ruki will chase you, rough and tough!
Solve the puzzle before time runs out
You must determine the quickest route

I’m aware that I’m asking much of you,
But there is no one else I can turn to,
Only you are brave enough to fight him
To do what’s right in a situation so grim

Yes! It’s time to teach that Ruki a lesson
A huge dose of karma for him is pressing
Your bravery has truly got my mouth agape
Are you ready to play some Dice Escape?

Ode to Anshu
by bittersweet52

With ancient wisdom he brews his draughts,
Mixes his powders, and wraps your wounds
His stern demeanour may put you off
But a speedy recovery will find you soon

Remarkable Restoratives are his wares
And he peddles them high in the Shenkuu mists
In a giant teapot with a handle on its side
A sight you surely cannot miss

Once a part of the Cyodrake's Gaze
He is now retired to a life of calm
His hobbies include collecting stamps
When he isn't creating healing balms

Once in a while, he helps with the prep
Of the renowned Shenkuu Lunar Festival
His job involves delegating most of the work
Directing Orrin to find items for the Revel

Anshu the Ruki, let's remember his deeds
He's someone on whom you can always depend
Level-headed and smart, ready in a pinch
Truly a rock to his shipmates and friends

The Spooky Ruki's Perfect Petpet
by merionelle

Winston the Ruki was very far from mean,
Alas his previous owner had painted him Halloween.
Though Winston wished for a petpet to dote on and adore,
He found that to their eyes that he was something to abhor.

he went to Peopatra's but the Scamanders hid in fear,
And at Fanciful Fauna's the Pandaphant burst into tears.
A young Usul in Neopia Central recommended him a brave Moltenore,
But that would simply be too big a fire hazard for the bandages he wore.

As he walked the street lost in thoughts of how he'd be forever alone,
He saw a sign in a shop window "Mummy Baby, free to a good home"
He'd never heard of this petpet before, his curiosity began to bloom,
The shop owner said "He comes from Sakhmet, I found him in an ancient tomb!"

As soon as Winston saw the Mummy Baby, his heart began to pound, 
Could it be his perfect companion had at last been found?
"He wears bandages like me!" he thought but even better yet,
He was not afraid of Winston, unlike any other petpet.

Winston said "I'll take him!" and so they left as happy as can be,
The fact they were a perfect match was clear for all to see.
His wish for a new friend was now no longer a daydream,
With his Mummy Baby buddy, every day's a scream!

Rapscallion Robb’s Last Job
by spidero

Young Rukis were boisterous, enjoying the day
When they burst in on Grandpa, mid-tea-time, to say:
“This Ruki Day, please tell us a story!
Recount a tale of great Ruki glory!”

“Have you heard the one about Rapscallion Robb?
The bold Ruki thief and his famous last job?”
The youths gathered ‘round and each shook their head.
“Well let’s fix that today!” the old Ruki said.

“There once was a Ruki in Krawk Island of old
Who stole what he could to be bartered or sold.
No locks could withstand him, yet his judgment was fair -
He stole from the rich and from dread pirates’ lairs.

“One night over Krawps, Robb heard of a score
A magical treasure too good to ignore:
An enchanted hook, carved from solid gold,
That caused one’s deepest desire to unfold.

“Just north of Krawk Island beyond the bay,
That’s where the isle of cruel pirates lay.
And deep below the isle’s central grove,
There lay the hook in the Pirate King’s trove.

“Under cover of darkness Robb rowed to the isle,
He sneaked past the guards with finesse and guile.
Through a trap door and far down the stairs,
Robb searched through the richest of all pirate lairs.

“At last, the hook! Robb held it aloft,
Its magic spread through him, gentle and soft.
It granted him the hopes that lay deep in his mind,
Leaving his old life of thievery behind.

“Never again was that Rapscallion seen;
The hook itself vanished, as though just a dream.
Yet some quiet evenings, down past the docks,
Invisible, some say, the Rapscallion still walks.

“Others say Robb retired, gave up his fame,
And started a family under new name.
He realized, they say, he had to atone;
Great wealth is not great when you spend it alone.

“Whatever the ending, the moral is clear,
Your dreams can be reached by facing your fear.
Yet stealing is wrong, even when it seems just.
In the goodness of others, it’s better to trust.

“Now run along, children. Go play and be free!
And do unto others as you’d want done to ye.”
Yet one child lingered, asking, “Gramps, is it true?
Do you think Robb’s still out there, living happily too?”

The old Ruki whispered, barely hiding his glee:
“It’s true every word, for that Ruki was me!”

A Ruki, so Wicked
by qeenoneo

It is a game of chance with just a touch of skill, 
many come to play just for the thrill. 
Dice Escape will have you coming back for more, 
all you need to do is exit through that door! 

A Wicked Ruki keeps a stern watchful eye, 
over the game’s rules; best make sure to comply. 
The concept is easy, but don’t be easily fooled, 
otherwise you will quickly be schooled. 

To exit your die face must match the other, 
in the space where you will find no clutter. 
Think carefully of the next roll you will make, 
just make sure to exit for goodness sake. 

The Wicked Ruki watches as you play, 
don’t let him steal your dice away!
He has done it once before, don’t take your eyes off him yet, 
he is also not one to want to lose a bet.

Mirage of the Ruki Wanderer
by shenkuun

In a heated barren desert land, 
The Ruki Wanderer treads through sand. 
Lost without a sense of direction, 
Their desert garb serving protection. 

With a small looking glass in hand, 
The Ruki looks through it, only seeing sand.
The anxious Wanderer looks around,
Sakhmet is nowhere to be found.

Suddenly the Ruki Wanderer sees, 
An oasis of water beneath swaying palm trees. 
They navigate towards it with the aid from their staff, 
Growing exhausted and beginning to laugh. 

Thirsty and tired, the Ruki trudges the mounds, 
With each step sinking into the scorching ground. 
Raising their lens to ensure they don't veer,
Watching as the oasis draws near. 

Relieved, the Ruki jumps in the crystal blue,
Beginning to drink from it without a clue.
The sensation of water made the Ruki glad.
With more time at the oasis, they increasingly went mad. 

As nightfall shadowed the desert dunes, 
The sand covered Ruki awakened under a watchful moon. 
They coughed up the sand that they've gulped down, 
With the desert oasis nowhere to be found.

Anshu the Ruki
by funny_haha_funny

Sharp as a tack,
Quick as a whip.
Potions in a sack.
Herbs at his hip,
Ship’s doc by trade, 
Storm-wrangler, too.

Sailed through lightning calm as a log,
Stitched up Kentari's wing, braved the fog.
Kept his crew healthy and squeaky clean,
Cured Orrin's rash with a Shenkuu bean.

Back on land, 
He runs his store,
Bottles and herbs,
From ceiling to floor.
You cough, he sees,
"Oh, try this green tea!"
You stub the toe inside your boot,
"This calls for dandelion root!"

He also loves stamps, what a funny guy,
Yes, he's the most interesting man in Shenkuu's skies.
A moustache that comes across a little kooky,
Our beloved Anshu is just a very cool Ruki.

Plushie Baby Ruki
by agedbeauty

I have a Plushie Baby Ruki
And she's the cutest Ruki I know
She likes to sleep in flowers
And is always on the go.

My little Baby Ruki
Is a delightful squish -
I never thought I wanted one,
But she's better than any wish!

You can see her soft antenna
And pat her soft little head -
She's the kind of Pet where if you had plans
You'd want to stay home with her instead.

She's a tiny shy bug,
See her hiding amongst the flowers -
But if you gain her trust and love,
She'll play with you for hours!

So today I wish 
A very happy Ruki Day -
To my lovely Anja-bug,
As I watch her jump and play.

Escape His Dice!
by qlobal

Deep beneath the dungeon’s stone,
Where the light flickers, dark and alone.
A sly Ruki sits in the shadows and waits.
For a young Neopet to come meet their fate.

Toss the dice in the air to start the game,
The ones the Ruki stole and left Neopia to blame.
“You want them back?” He mocks you with glee.
“Come play my game and take them back from me”

With three lives and a Ruki watching close,
Unlucky dice rolled are met with a vengeful host.
Every number matters and must align,
Otherwise it could mean a very bad sign.

Spikes rising and falling in a twisted space,
The Ruki smiles as you misjudge your pace.
An unlucky throw will cost you some more,
Losing time that the Ruki will not restore.

One day the dungeon will start to collapse,
Without another pet falling into his traps.
The shadows where the Ruki feels no shame,
For this is where he rules his dice escape game.

Tales of Dacardia: Dr. Ariel Celandine
by profebest

It's such a beautiful morning in Dacardia,
Ruki has been born before a sunset in the sea.
Tales of Dacardia on the Map of Neopia,
Ariel is the name of the Ruki from Dacardia.

This Ruki is a scientist roaming in Dacardia,
You should see her around asking towards—
some quest that she will ask you for quest help!
Maybe you should gather some resources.

Wood can create elements needed-
for the game and catching fishes.
Crafting items needed for the game of Tales.
It's part of the amazing creation of Ariel.

Rebuilding the famous Power Plant,
It's important and one of the first task.
Have you heard of Dacardite before?
It's a powerful crystal needed to proceed.

Happy Ruki Day!

An Ode to Rapscallion Robb
by i_lovee_icecream

A Pirate Ruki,
Named Rapscallion Robb,
Swung his mighty cutlass;
He was a heartthrob.

A plume in his hat,
And a scar on his face. 
He was a valiant pirate,
The most daring of his race.

Rapscallion Robb,
Raided a fearsome lair,
To steal the Golden Hook,
An item so rare.

This Golden Hook,
The artefact he stole,
Allowed its user,
To be true to their soul.

Seize your destiny,
With this magical hook.
Be true to yourself;
Come now, take a look!

We say thanks to Robb,
On this Ruki Day,
For this antiquity,
His gift to allay.

The Second-Hand Shoppe Shopkeeper
by m_hero18

In the Second-Hand Shoppe where kindness grows,
A gentle Ruki softly shows,
That every clothing once tossed,
Its worth is never lost.

A Pink Sun Hat?
It matches your mat!
A Bowl of Shiny Decorations?
Why don't you host a party, better make preparations!

A Green Headwrap?
Perfect for when you take a nap!
Bori Gardener Boots?
Going to need those when you take care of those roots!

Crate of Fruit?
Delicious and cute!
Water Curtains Foreground?
Goes perfect with the Games Room Background!

No Neopoint is asked, there is no fare.
He will gladly share!
With love, he gifts each odd delight,
And somehow makes it fit just right.