Erick: My Story by swiftbreeze | |
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You know, you are always hearing about evil Neopians;
I mean have you seen how many articles there are about Dr. Sloth, Count Von
Roo, and Balthazar? They even have articles in the Neopedia. But what about
me, Erick the Cybunny? I know many of you are thinking to yourselves right this
very minute, "Who the heck is Erick?" Has anyone ever told my story? No, thank
you very much, they haven't. All I got one measly collectable card. So, I've
decided if no one was going to tell the story of my life, I would just have
to do it myself….
I wasn't always a crazy, deranged wizard. It's
not like I was born that way. At one time, I was your everyday normal Neopian
citizen. I had a loving owner, fun brothers and sisters, and life was perfect.
I loved my owner with all my heart. She was kind and loving, and I really did
look up to her and respect her. I did stuff with my owner, hung out with my
friends, went shopping, all the things everyone else does. She even promised
to paint me when I was older. That is, until they came out with a new kind of
pet. I can't even remember which one it was, but my owner wanted one. I never
saw it coming. One day, right after the Cybunny Carnival, she invited me to
take the ferry over to Roo Island. It was a beautiful day, the sun smiling down
on us, the breeze ruffling my fur, and I was feeling great. We stepped off,
and my owner went to do some shopping. I was to wait for her at Grandma Roo's
Café, just like I usually did. I had always loved going there. The Blumaroos
are such cheerful, friendly Neopets. I waited and waited but she never returned.
I was devastated. I had placed my trust in her and she had abandoned me for
a 'cooler, better' pet. She didn't even say goodbye. I was forced to live out
on the streets. I hated begging, but it was the only way to stay alive. People
yelled at me all the time, but they didn't truly understand.
I guess you could say my luck changed one day,
but some might also call it my downfall. I was out begging by the Spring Shop,
there were always a lot of Neopets there, and it was a favorite spot of mine.
Out of nowhere this old Blumaroo appears. He was wearing a tattered and faded
cloak patterned with stars and moons. He carried a bulky staff topped with a
gleaming green ball. Quickly he pulled me aside into a dark alleyway. "Hey kid,"
he whispered, "I have foreseen a great potential for magic in you. Come with
me and I shall teach you great secrets of power." I accepted, of course. Anything
was better than out on the streets, even if it was with some crazy old Blumaroo,
and I was interested in power. I followed him what seemed like miles until we
came upon King Roo's palace.
"You live here!?!" I exclaimed. I was shocked.
I had seen it in the distance and often wondered how great it must be. Seemingly,
I had gone from tramp to royalty. He was not some crazy fool; he was The Archmagus
of Roo, the king's most powerful wizard. I lived with him for a long time, learning
more everyday. I became quite powerful, second only to Archmagus, and even then
not by much. We served the king, strengthening the island and improving life
for all kinds of Neopets. I loved it. I always did wonder what happened to my
owner, but that was all in the past now. I had a new life, a good one with powerful
allies and wealth.
I guess that was part of what led to my demise.
I was getting used to the life, making friends to put myself in higher places,
using others, always wanting more, and maybe getting a little too greedy. I
can't recall how it all got started, but Archmagus and I began working on a
plot to remove the king from his throne, and eventually take over all Neopia.
We had it all worked out, telling only very few people of our full intentions
and gathering a great army. Where others had failed, we would not. We probably
would have succeeded too f not for that dumb Techo Eureka. Despite his odd appearance
(his humped back and odd way of speaking), he seemed so faithful and devoted
to our cause. Stupidly, I had entrusted him with everyone single detail and
aspect of our plans. He was incredibly loyal…to the king. He was the one of
the king's many spies. Because of him, the king had time to prepare. He mustered
all of Neopia to combat our great army. I was too cocky, and foolishly went
ahead with the plan. The battle was long and hard, but in the end the king triumphed.
Archmagus, myself, and many of our supporters were captured. I had never seen
the king so furious. He was livid. I thought he would kill us, for that certainly
would have been a deserving punishment. What he had in store for us was worse,
eternal imprisonment in a damp, dank maze of tunnels. It's horrible in here.
Things that you cannot see move about in the gloom, and strange noises can be
heard at all hours. Beasts guard the entrance and yet worse than all of these
things, I am terribly lonely. It was in here that I went crazy. But there is
hope for me yet. I may yet find a way out of here I am sure it can be done,
or possibly some bold and daring soul will come and rescue me. When that day
comes, King Roo and Neopia had better watch out.
The End
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