Post by jateshi on Jan 2, 2003 1:53:22 GMT -5
The search:
“This dung is of an unknown Species.”
The little crowd in the room gasped in awe, while dilated eyes stared at the squat red scientist Aisha in front of them.
The red Aisha adjusted her black oval-shaped glasses and paced to and fro,
“And for that I’ve called you all here to go on an expedition,”
She paused for an extended moment, then looked back at the assembly of Neopets in front of her,
“To search for the unknown Neopet.”
The room fell silent; some of the more timid scientists even scooted out of the room and into the cool winters night. Only four NeoPets sat in front of her now, calm expressions clinging to their features.
“Scientist Claire? I‘ve got a question on this expedition.”
A little voice poked its way into the air ringing like a cathedral, the server unknown.
“Yes?” The Aisha respond, adjusting the long white lab coat that was hung numbly over her blood-red shoulders.
A scruffy looking Gelert peaked above the head of a much larger Kau, his long green ears twitching curiously,
“where will we be holding this expedition?”
Claire pondered for a moment, before responding,
“at mystery island. So you’ve all better meet me at the dock tomorrow, crack of dawn. Whoever is late doesn’t go.”
She patted the floor gently with her paw, like a judge would when he or she dismisses a case, “ You’re all allowed to leave now.”
The four NeoPets left the room, quietly and slowly not another sound dawning upon the building. Claire slowly drew in long puffs of air, “I hope we find it, that’s all I can say.”
***
Claire quietly sat on the docks, watching the mornings sun rise above the shoreline, bringing a new day upon the small town. It’s long rays pouring out like a song; a state of serenity consumed her,
“Is that you Miss. Claire?”
Claire quickly stood up, and turned around meeting up with the face she’d sawn yesterday- the scruffy green Gelert.
“Yes, it’s me.” She exclaimed, while a smile crawled upon her face.
“I heard only a few others where coming with us.”
The strange Gelert hastily sat down next to her, dipping his paws in the water and kicking them gleefully.
“Well, it’s only 11:45, Give them a bit of time.” She slowly sat down, looking back out into the sea, a new boat rowing up near them.
“Aloha Baby-dolls!”
Claire immediately looked over at the large oak boat, pushing her luck into a downward spiral- knowing that the voice was directed towards her.
“Hello.”
A red Kau happily bounced down the boats stairs, once it had rested promptly at the dock
“you’re Claire, right?” She inquired, popping a piece of gum into her mouth and chomping it like a Uni.
“Yes,” Claries voice squeaked as she shook her head quietly, not being able to decipher which one of her assistances sent such a nuisance.
“My names Dr. Kizzie, but you can just call me Kizz.” She beamed, her short red tail swooshing back and forth from the ocean breeze.
The Gelert shifted slightly on the large dock, “My names..” He paused, like he’d totally forgotten what his name was, “Dr. Tiki.”
Claire smiled sweetly at the two, trying to hold in the laughter, which built up inside of her, “What..er..Colorful names.”
She slowly drew in another breath, as she faced the large rolling land of pure forest,
“So that’s where we are going to search?” Said Kizz, pointing her polished hoof at the forest, a disgusted look on her face.
“Yes.” Claire replied simply while batting away microscopic particles of dirt she’d collected from the ground off of her clean cotton lab-coat.
“I should have brought Buzz Repellent.” Kizz scoffed, giving the two other members of the expedition an annoyed glance.
Tiki gave a sigh, looking at his wristwatch,
“It’s 12:00, can we go now?”
Claire gave a little chuckle at Tikis enthusiasm as she rubbed the back of her neck,
“I guess so.”
Tiki eagerly shot out of his seat like a rocket, pushing ahead of the two,
“Let me lead the way, I am a master at mazes.” He gloated, grinning happily.
Claire grabbed her thick blue Note book and slowly edged towards him,
“Just please- don’t go to fast.”
