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<Now, we have some work to do,> the voice said, giving my new wings some flaps to get up in the air.
<Who or what are you?> I asked her.
<My name is Malanda, and I'm the spirit of a Dark Faerie. The same dark faerie that's now a statue,> she answered
While she answered, I noticed which way we were going. Though she had me see only what she wanted me to see, I knew we were headed towards Mystery Island.
<Statue? Wait...you're that dark faerie statue near Marquaria, aren't you?> I asked
<Yes. I was turned to stone after my takeover of Faerieland failed. I thought that since Fiora just became the queen at the time, she wouldn't know what to do, but I was wrong. The faerie's that followed me were stripped of their wings, while I alone was turned to stone.> Malanda answered
<So...why me? Why not some other neopet?> I asked
<First, I wanted the vessel to be female. Second, I wanted a peaceful species, like Kacheek's. Third, I wanted one that was painted a more common color, so they would be more likely to accept my offer.> she answered
As she finished, I noticed we were hovering over the ruins of Marquaria. Then she had us both dive down towards the water.
<What are you doing? I can't swim!> I yelled
<We need the necklace that's around the neck of my stone body. But it can't be held by a spirit. Only a physical body can touch it.> Malanda said <The necklace is filled with a dark power that I'll need when I take over Neopia.>
<I'm still here, though, I can try and rebel.> I said
She had us stop above the water and hovered there for a moment.
<Being here, though, gives me access to your memories, your fears, everything about you.> Malanda said <For example, you don't really feel like you get a fair share. One of your brothers is painted and a second one battles. Your sister also has great potential for the Poogle races. But you don't have any special skills or anything that makes you stand out. You're worried that you may end up in the pound someday.>
I would have cried if I could. Everything she said was true.
<Now that you don't feel quite as rebellious as before, let's get that necklace.> she said
She had us swim down in the water, and soon came into view of the statue. She made me look around, then took the necklace from the statue.
As soon as we did, the statue started to break apart, and the physical body of a dark faerie emerged. Since it didn't have a spirit, however, it just sat there lifelessly.
<That was unexpected. But so much the better,>Malanda said.
<Wait. You can't leave me here to drown,> I told her.
<Watch me,>she answered, as I felt her leave my body.
After leaving, she then snatched the necklace from my hand and left in a purple flash.
Well, I was free again. The problem was, I was underwater. And like I told her, I can't swim.
I flailed my arms and legs, trying to get to the surface. I felt my body weakening, my eyes closing.[/url]
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