I am from a distant world that was known as Terraina. (Pronounced Tuh-Rain-Ah) I'm not sure how many millenia it existed, but I'm sure it was around longer that this world.

The first thing I remember was breaking out of my eggshell and taking my first breath of terrainian air. Unlike the ixi in this world, my species of Terrainian Ixi are hatched from eggs.

I hatched along with my five siblings, three brothers and two sisters. I looked up and saw my mother, but my father wasn't there. (I later learned that he died shortly before I hatched.) Once we had all broken out of our shells, our mother lead us to find food.

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Out of all my mother's offspring, I and one of my brothers were the only ones who survived to adulthood. On our first day of life, one slow brother was snatched by a Terrainian Pteri. A week later during a foraging trip, we were chased by lupes who managed to snag one of my sisters. A few weeks later, my other sister became ill and eventually died. And finally, when we were two months old, one of my remaining brothers recieved a broken leg and was unable to keep up with the rest of us. He was abandoned.

I bet you're probably wondering why my mother didn't do something to help them? Well, on Terraina that was called "Survival of the Fittest". Only the strongest and healthiest animals survive. My mother was insuring that the strongest and healthiest of her offspring survived to adulthood. That's why there were six of us, because most Terrainian Ixi fawns don't survive to adulthood.

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When my brother and I were finally full grown, there came a morning when our mother was keeping her distance from us. I then attempted to aproach her, but then I saw something in her eyes I had never seen before.

She was telling us something. Not with words, but with her eyes. They said "You two are now old enough to look after youselves. It's time for you to leave."

I got the message. I then turned around and walked away. My brother didn't understand what was going on. He just stood there. My mother then attempted to chase him away. Before she even touched him, my brother ran off in a different direction.

This was also hard for our mother. She could no longer protect us from predators.

After that day, I never saw my mother nor my brother again.

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About three months after I started living on my own, I met...her.

She was the most beautifull thing I ever saw. Her fur was bright pink, and she had streaks of orange going down her cheeks. Her ears were orange on the inside and were silver at the tip. Her hooves and horns were red as blood. Plus she had wings, a rare anomaly in my species.

When I saw her, I knew she was the one. I picked up some delicious-looking clover in my mouth, then made my move.

I approached he slowly, with my head low. In Terrainian Ixi body language, this means "I'm not here to harm you. I mean no harm." She reared up on her hind legs and bleated, which is how Terrainian Ixi greet each other. I did the same.

She then approached me and ate my offering of clover. And then she began to inspect me. I looked very strong and fit, and my pelt was shiny, a sign of good health. My horns, hooves, and shoulder spikes were sharp, which made them good weapons against predators.

She then ran, and beckoned me to follow. I knew she would eventually do this. When a female Terrainian Ixi meets a potential mate, she makes him chase after her to see how fast and strong he is.

I was definately fast and strong enough for her, because I followed her for nearly five hours straight. I was also dedicated, because I didn't stop once, not even to eat.

When she stopped, she approached me and licked the sweat off my forehead. Then she nuzzled me. This was a Terrainian Ixi's way of expressing affection.

When I saw this, I knew she was mine forever.

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A year had passed, and I was still with my love, whose name was Corsi. We didn't have any fawns, because food had recently become hard to find. We both agreed that we would start a family once there was enough food.

But then the shower ruined it all.

The meteor shower started one night, just as the sun was beginning to set. At first we were fascinated by the falling chunks of rock, until we realised they caused death. At that point, Corsi and I ran for our lives.

As we ran, we watched as other creatures were killed by the shower. Trees and plants were set on fire by the shower. A small meteor struck me in the back of my head. I passed out.

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When I woke up, I saw a cloud pass by me. That was when I realised I was in the sky, being carried by Corsi. But we weren't on Terraina anymore. It was destroyed by the meteor shower.

Apparently, according to Corsi, we were rescued by a clan of "Star Rabbits". They fly across space and help those in trouble. They must have thought we were in danger, because we were taken here. But where was here?

I later learned that this world we found was called "Neopia". Even though I just lost my homeworld, it didn't matter to me. As long as I had Corsi by my side, everything would turn out fine.

But, sadly, all good things come to an end.

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About a day after we landed in Neopia, we encounted the kougra.

His fur was dark grey like mine, and he had large wings similar to Corsi's. He growled, and showed us his sharp teeth. Corsi and I immediately understood that this kougra was a carnivore. (Ironically, the kougras back on Terraina were plant-eaters and were very docile.)

I was about to run away, but then Corsi challenged the kougra. She was very brave, and I always admired that about her.

I watched as the two of them fought. At one point, they continued their melee in the air. Corsi headbutted the kougra, and the kougra slashed back at her with his claws.

I watched in horror as Corsi plummeted to the ground.

CORSI!! I screamed. Corsi, are you okay!? She looked at me and whispered. Run Soji...Save yourself...Run away.

...No. I refused to leave her. I then threw her onto my back and took off at full speed, with the kougra following.

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I ran as fast as my legs could carry us. I only looked back a couple times to see if the kougra was still following us. He still was, and didn't show any signs of slowing down.

When I looked back at him, I didn't see where I was going. I accidentaly ran us off a cliff.

HELP!!! I screamed as Corsi and I plummeted to the ground.

I hit the ground hard. I also recieved a large cut on my left hind leg. I looked at Corsi. Her eyes were closed, and she wasn't moving at all. But she was still breathing, but barely.

I then hear a loud roar. It was the kougra. He followed us off the cliff. But he showed no signs of injury. I knew what he was about to do. He was going to kill me.

I couldn't do anything about it. I tried to get up, but my body was too badly bruised from the fall. I just lied there, watching as the kougra came closer.

Then, I heard something.

(This next part of the story is an edited roleplay between Soji and Feathertail.)

I then saw an acara charge at the kougra. She slashed at his face with her thorn-sharp claws. After a brutal fight, she finally drove him off. She turned towards me and asked, What's your name?

Soji. I replied. I then took one last look at Corsi. Her limp body no longer showed any signs of life. I gasped, then I passed out.

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A few hours later, I woke up in the Feathertail's home.

Hey, wake up, Soji! She said. What happened? I asked.

I then looked around. I was in a big house in Terror Mountain. My wounds were dressed, but I was still in a little pain. Feathertail? that was your name, right? I asked. Where am I?

Yes, that's my name. And you're in Terror Mountain. Feathertail replied. You turned all pale and passed out, so I brought you here.

Then I thought of Corsi. What happened to Corsi? I asked.

Oh, your friend? She's... dead. I buried her in the Haunted Woods.

WHAT? I exclaimed. That can't be true.

I'm sorry...but it is.

I lied down on the floor. Then, for the first time in my life, tears streamed down my cheeks. Then I looked towards Feathertail and said Corsi was more than just a friend. She was the love of my life. I didn't care if my homeworld was destroyed, as long as I had her by my side. But now...she's gone. She was the only thing in my life worth living for.

Homeworld? Feathertail said in confusion. What do you mean?

I sniffled and said, I never was born here. I was born in Terraina, a planet where there were vegetarian kougras, and when my planet was destroyed, Corsi and I were rescued by a clan of star rabbits, which helped us get to Neopia.

Oh, Soji, I'm so sorry about Corsi, I wish I had gotten there sooner to help her.

I know, I wish you had been there too, but... it's not your fault.

Feathertail smiled and said. Thanks, Soji.

I started to feel a little better. I stood up, bowed, and said. Thanks for your help, Feathertail. I guess I'll be on my way.

Okay, Soji. I guess I'll see you again someday.

I started to head out the door when Feathertail said And Soji, be careful for kougras in the Haunted Woods from now on.

I will. And thanks very much, Feathertail. I'll miss you.

You too. Goodbye, Soji!

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After that, I decided to find my way back to the Haunted Woods. I wanted to find the place where Feathertail had buried Corsi. On my way, I also kept my eyes open for any kougras.

Eventually, I found it. I knew this was Corsi's final resting place because her scent still lingered there. Feathertail's scent was still here, too. She also marked the spot with some sort of rock.

I lied down on top of the grave. My eyes became watery once again. I then whispered Why did you have to be so brave, Corsi?...I wish I could have done something to help you.

I lied there for quite sometime. I felt a mixture of sadness and regret. Eventually, I decided to move on. But before I did, something caught my eye.

It was one of Corsi's horns. It must have chipped off during her struggle with the kougra.

I took the horn with me. I then made it into this necklace that you see around my neck, which wasn't easy since I have hooves. I decided to keep this horn with me always, so, in a way, Corsi would always be with me. Even as I wander this world alone...

The End