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	Nonlinear Companions: Dawn: Part Seven As we approached the Happy Valley exit of the Ice caves, I could see the snow violently swirling round in little concentric circles. The sky had become a deep grey and the few neopets that were outside, were being tossed about like ragdolls in the wind. Also by ukases by _starryeyedsurprise_
	One Way Out: Part Four It took some begging and pleading, but Merida convinced Chosek to let Akali come with them. “He helped me all this way. It would be rude not to let him tag along. The astroblade was his, anyway. You have him to thank for finding it.” by the_wingless_unknown
	Southward Bound: Part Two "I’ve always heard rumours that he’d had a secret base at the South Pole, but I never dreamed they were real!” said Osa. “This is not good. There’s no way we could take on a whole Sloth base by ourselves!” said Brynn. by kaioti
	Spiral: Part Two The group ceased any movement. The forest fell silent. Nearby, a glowing caught their focus. Wearing a frilly dress, and a neat bow, slowly, a wispy translucent Kacheek floated into the vicinity, a short distance away… by waterguardianwmr

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"A Priceless Gem" by winter_pony4
Her bedroom door swung open. Lillille looked up to see an angry Royal Bori looming over her. “... Greetings, Mother.” Lillille murmured. The Queen narrowed her eyes. “Lillille, is it true you snuck out of the castle not too long ago?” she demanded. “Of course not! I've been asleep!” Lillille lied. “Then why are your hooves so dusty and dirty? Our castle is supposed to be spotless!” the Queen retorted. “Ok, so maybe I went out for a late night stroll in the garden. I haven't been sleeping well lately.” “Are you so tired as to forget proper etiquette? You are supposed to wash up after… frolicking in the dirt. Look, you've even soiled your rug and the bed with this awful dust! What kind of Uni even lets herself get so filthy? You are 17, for Fyora's sake, have some pride in yourself! You are going to the bath this instant!” Lillille sighed as she was marched to the bathroom. At least she didn't suspect me going out into town… She sighed. But I can't l can't live my life in fear of talking to people! Mother wants me to take the throne someday, but how can I rule over a town if I'm forbidden from getting to know anyone? She looked back, where Crystalluxe was watching Lillille in confusion from her bedroom door. Maybe it's time…

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