Story
Chapter 18: Chromatic Crescendo
As Nyx and the others try to drive Vocivus back to the Void, Ozzy does his best to set things right.
Luxinia
Queen Fyora!
Iridesia
You’re okay!
Fyora
I am. And so is Orion. It seems that whoever was possessing him is gone... for now, at least. I’ve left him with Marina for the time being to ensure he gets some proper rest.
Fyora
As for myself... It appears that when the Grey Painter broke the Acrimonious Paint Brush, vibrancy returned not only to Neopia, but to those affected by the grey as well.
Ozzy
...
Iridesia
Oh, I’m so glad everyone will be all right...
Fyora
Once everyone was evacuated from Faerieland, I came back to help fight Vocivus. My help was not needed, though—you all defeated him before I could make it.
Fyora
I’m proud of you all.
Iridesia
Thank you, Your Majesty.
Fyora
Ah, about that...
Fyora
I’m afraid I will no longer hold the title of ‘queen.’
Luxinia
But—!
Iridesia
You can’t! Faerieland needs you! Neopia needs you!
Fyora
While I appreciate your protest, I disagree. Neopia no longer needs a Faerie Queen. Not after all the mistakes I have made.
Fyora
But do not mistake this as me shirking my responsibilities. I owe Neopia for all I’ve done to harm it. I, too, will find myself, and make amends in my own way—without the authority of the crown.
Luxinia
But what about Faerieland?
Fyora
I believe a Faerie Council should be formed to watch over Faerieland and help guide Neopia in my place. One, I hope I can entrust the two of you to assemble?
Luxinia
I… I don’t know how much I can do, since there’s still so much that needs to be done in New Faerieland, but… it would be an honour to help in any way I can.
Iridesia
I’ll do what I can, as well. Together, we will find what is best for Faerieland.
Fyora
Thank you. Now, there is one more order of business...
Fyora
Ozzy.
Ozzy
Y-yes, Your Majesty?
Fyora
There’s no reason to be intimidated, my friend. In fact, I wish to commend you for all you have done.
Ozzy
M-me?
Fyora
Yes. You have been through a great ordeal, Grey Painter... but you are not to blame for it. Not solely, anyhow.
Fyora
In many ways, your suffering was my fault too. What I did to Drakara is what ultimately had her set you on the path to destruction. But you have taken the first steps in righting your wrongs. It is time for me to atone as well.
Fyora
So I ask you, young Oizys—Ozzy, the Grey Painter—
Fyora
Have you found yourself on this journey?
Ozzy
...!
Ozzy
I... I have. I think.
Fyora
Excellent. Then I’d like to offer you the opportunity to reflect that in your appearance, to show Neopia who you truly are... inside and out. And so, once the Rainbow Fountain is repaired...
Fyora
Would you like to take a dip in it?
Ozzy
...What?