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Read the answers to the most commonly asked Neopets questions this week in the Editorial section. Each week the most popular questions will be answered by one of the creators of Neopets, so keep checking back to stay updated.


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Even if you learn 99 ways how not to write a story, then you've learned something you'll take with you for story number 100.


Blumaroos: To Be Trusted?



Blumaroos have been bouncing from land to land, spreading what is said to be "happiness" and "cheer". They operate from their home base, promptly called Roo Island, and provide joyous services such as the Merry Go Round and the Games Room. Yes, Blumaroos are perceived by Neopians globally as trustworthy and friendly. Yet, here I stand to deliver an important question to you: Do we really know what's ticking underneath?

Famous Blumaroos You Need to Know



Blumaroo Day is a celebration dedicated to this awesome species and there are many Blumaroo Neopians, items, avatars, and battledome equipment. Instead of trying to incorporate everything about Blumaroos into one article, I will touch on some of the more famous Blumaroo Neopians. Whether they are the main character of a game, an arrogant gamer, or someone in a position of power, it is important that you learn about these famous Blumaroos!

A Veritable Cornucopia of Options


More than any other color of converted pet, fruit Chias are the most difficult to customize. Baby, Mutant, and Maraquan pets have limited options for wearables but all of these pets also have color-specific wearables. The only non trinket, background or background item wearable available to a fruit Chia is the Super Pea Chia Cape. Unfortunately for all other Chia colors, this cape is wearable only by the Pea Chia...

Other Stories
"Getting the Beats" by yin_yin_7
He spent the time he wasn't talking to the others with his eyes shut, seeing in his mind's eye the steps for his practice later on, but it was shattered by an outburst of annoying giggles. His eyes shot open, scanning the room for the source. It came from the table of girls, not too far away...

"A So-Called Vacation" by melina322
It's summer. And for the normal families out there, that's the green flag for exploring tourist attractions, trips to the sandy beach, maybe getting accidentally buried in that sandy beach, but having fun nonetheless. But for us? That's a whole different story. Literally. I'm telling it now...

"Cakes in Space" by zirr
"WHIPPED CREAM. JAM. SPONGE. FROSTING? ON A SPONGE?" Another bakery trip for Bashy had proved to be difficult. Dealing with living bakers was so difficult as a robot, as they really didn't understand. Bashy could understand what he wanted to say to the bakers, but he couldn't...


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Deals with Magax: Part Two
Rosemary raised her staff and felt a shock of adrenaline that fooled her into believing, just for a moment, that maybe she might not fail so badly after all. But then she saw something that shattered her illusion...

by starluffy

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Moltara's Winter: Part Five
The entrance to the caves was hidden behind a pile of gigantic obsidian rocks. They had to crawl to enter. Once inside, they were forced to snake through...

Also by saltsman

by saudadesdagripe


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The Star Prophecy: Part Two
"We're an underground organization sworn to protect books from the Ancient Times from being eradicated..."

by ummagine3284

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The Goofers - Cousin's visit, finale
...which is why we all love babysitting.

by lintsuf

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The Flight of Faerieland: Part Four
"Weewoo! Weewoo! Weewoo!" hooted Queen Fyora's alarm clock.

by black_skull725



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