HAUNTED WOODS - A Meerca made of mucus? Not everyone would believe it at first,
at least not until they were affected. There have been thousands of outbreaks
of Sneezles and similar diseases going on in Neopia, and Neopians are all looking
for someone to blame. Well, partially they must blame themselves (read one of
my other
articles, as it covers why they should), and then they blame Meuka.
So then I decided to do a little investigation on just who this Meuka character
really is.
My three pets (Glowey, Anthem, and Magic) and I took a trip to Haunted Woods,
and what we saw horrified us. There were ghosts, ghouls, witches, vampires,
mutated pets, wait a second....pets? We looked closer and we found that all
of the ghastly creatures were actually Neopets that had been painted by the
Halloween Paint Brush. It was a little freaky at first, as that was supposed
to be the nicest part of the Woods. We asked a Kau that was walking down the
road if he knew where Meuka was, and he said that he didn't know, but did refer
The Brain Tree. I had been afraid someone was going to say that, as the Brain
Tree is just plain creepy. And also, the tree lived right in the centre of the
Haunted Woods, where all of the most evil beasts live. We probably wouldn't
even have to see him, as we may meet up with Meuka before we get to the tree.
We set off the next morning to find the Brain Tree on Glowey's back (Eyrie's
can support ten times their weight), and by lunch time we had probably traveled
at least 75 miles. We had bought a dozen of Claw-Matoes and Rest in Peace of
Chickens at the Spooky Marketplace, so we each had one. Just as we started eating,
Anthem cried out, 'Hey! I see something pink over there! Right above those trees,
can you see it?'. It turned out to be the tip of the Brain Tree's brain, sticking
out just above the treeline. Luckily we did not eat lunch facing the way we
were going, as we would have missed it otherwise.
I suggested that we stayed in the clearing we landed in for the night, but
my Gelert Magic wisely pointed out that it wouldn't be the least bit safe, as
we had no protection. We all loaded back on to Glowey's back and took off for
the Brain Tree at full speed. We reached him just in time, the sun had just
gone under the horizon when we landed. I started questioning him right away:
Superblitz268(sb): Hi, I was wondering if you knew anything about Meuka.
You know, that big slimy Meerca that's been spotted around here.
Brain Tree: Of course I know! I am the Brain Tree! I see all! Meuka
stopped by here only yesterday. He asked me where the tastiest Neopets lived,
and of course, the answer was Meridell. Nothing like a Neopet that's lived on
marrow and potatoes all of his life! A-hem, that's where you would find him
now.
SB: Okay... I'll keep that in mind... You're sure he's in Meridell?
Brain Tree: Of course I'm sure! I'm the Brain Tree! I see all!
SB: Thanks! You don't mind if we spend the night here, do you? We wouldn't
feel comfortable flying during the night, there's to many ghouls and other creatures
flying around.
Brain Tree: You may, just watch out for that pit over there, if you
fell through that, you'd find yourself right in Hubrid Nox's laboratory. Muhahahahaha!
So we spent the night near the Brain Tree. We woke up very early, so that
we could be well away from there before he woke up. When we arrived back at
the motel we had to pack everything up, and take a ferry to Meridell. The town
we arrived in was in shambles. There was smoke coming from the pushed in roofs
of buildings, Meri-Acres Farm seemed to be on fire, and the Castle was deserted.
We started to investigate. All four of us split up, and I happened to explore
the Castle. There I found nothing but deserted halls, empty rooms, and a green
secretion covering everything. As I was about to enter the Throne Room I heard
a piercing scream from outside. It was Anthem! I ran outside and saw a huge
green monster advancing upon something near a smouldering cottage. In his shadow
I saw a little Chia cowering in fear. I had to do something! But I was to far
away, I couldn't reach them in time to make a difference. Luckily, Glowey was
only down the road inspecting an overturn vegetable cart. He flew to the rescue
with his Grand Lightning Beam. This subdued Meuka enough to get some answers
out of him!
SB: So, you must be Meuka. Am I right in saying that it has been you
who has been terrorising and infecting all of these poor Neopets?
Meuka: Of course you are! I am a Sneezle making machine! I'm even in
cahoots with the Light Faerie who runs the Wheel of Excitement. Whenever someone
gets the skull, pop! They've got Sneezles!
SB: That's sick. And are you the cause of the destruction of this town?
Meuka: Yes, all of the Neopets that lived here escaped before I could
eat them though. The Brain Tree should have told me that Meridell Neopets are
the fastest runners!
SB: Do you have any idea of where you came from?
Meuka: Yes, actually, I do. I was a normal Meerca once. My family and
I took a trip to the Haunted Woods, and I got lost. I ended up falling down
this great big hole. I landed in some kind of lab, and there was this really
creepy Chia there. He strapped me to a table, and then he injected me with some
kind of green fluid. Must I say the rest?
SB: So that turned you into, well, what you are now?
Meuka: Yes, I pledged from that day forth to take out all my anger
on innocent Neopets like your Chia! Meuka's wrath will never end!
Just then Meuka slithered free over the ropes that held him and ran away,
leaving a sticky trail of green behind. So Meuka once was a normal, average
Neopet After all that was done to him, you can see where all of the anger and
hatred is coming from. So what should be done? Meuka must be removed before
he causes worse damage to Neopia. All of the horrible deeds that he has done,
it is hard to ignore. This is Neopian Times Reporter superblitz268, signing
off. | 
