USUL DAY SPECIAL

Usul Ski Season
by Fleurdust

The snow is crisp, the slopes pristine,
I've polished my Blue Tribal Skis,
I've got my favourite Usuki -- 
the mountains are calling out to me!

I've had all summer to prepare,
to clean my boots and style my hair.
I've found the perfect suit to wear,
I'm ready for some winter air!

On the lift and up we go!
I can't wait to feel that glow
that comes from freshly-falling snow
caught upon your tongue and nose.

The rush is incomparable --
I'm practically unstoppable!
Anything seems possible
and my earmuffs look adorable!

Yes, skiing's what I really love!
Gliding down from slopes above
back to the lodge, ready for a mug
of sweet hot chocolate, warm and snug.

Amazing Apple Usul Cake
by Jo_eccentric

Amazing Apple Usul Cake,
Now that's a big mouthful!
It tastes so much like apple pie
And makes your belly full.

We rarely see apple cakes
And ones with 'pet toppers.
This apple one has three tiers
And is a show stopper!

Take a bite and try it out,
Two bites won't hurt for sure.
You'll love the taste -- trust me!
You'll be running back for more!

Usul Day is upon us now,
So please come and celebrate!
Bring your friends together
And eat some Usul cake!

My Fruity Usul Acorns Snack
by Sugarypixiestix2

If I'm up late reading a book
inside of my literature nook,
the best food to take with me
are acorns full of vitamin C.

They're not messy or crumbly
and I eat them rather humbly,
since I don't want to run out,
and end up cooking Tut Trout.

While they are small in size,
I still prefer them over pies.
When I have a book in my hand,
fruity Usul acorns are grand.

Also, they're adorable to eat,
being like an acorn with feet.
Hunger has never been a worry,
even if one must munch in a hurry.

Hours might go by when I read.
However, I won't have to feed.
All thanks to one mighty bite
that is refreshing and lite!

Gossip Of The Usul-In-Waiting
by Dr_tomoe

In the courts of Meridell
things can get quite boring,
with nothing but farmers plowing
and flaming arrows flying.

So, the elite and the royals
find other ways of having fun,
like doing mischievous things
that would be scandalous to one.

But the walls have ears
and things that would be hard to explain
are often caught by one of the
princess' personal retainers.

The Usul-in-waiting seems
to know all of the juicy tidbits,
from who snuck out when
to what food gives Skarl the fits.

To who's being sneaky
and the going-ons in town.
It's amazing how much one Usul knows
who mends the princess' gown.

But if there's gossip to be had,
she's sure to know it,
so watch your behavior, royals,
dukes, lords, and counts.

Fashion Savvy Usul
by Our_teardrops

My nerves jumbled excitedly 
As I rushed down the hall,
Running as fast as I could 
Toward the NC Mall.

My loaded NC card 
Gripped tightly in my paw 
As I stared at the clothes 
With a feeling of awe.

There was no time to waste 
Before it was all gone... 
But, so many to choose from 
And for me to try on.

From popular shoes to gowns
Advertised in fashion press,  
I'm a famous model Usul,
Always dressed to impress.

I truly deserved it all,
The finest stylish things --
Necklace sparkling with diamonds 
And paws full of rings.
My wardrobe needed a makeover, 
So I'll spend to the max;
All the prices listed 
Already include the tax.

This Usul is on a shopping spree, 
So don't get in my way.
I must find the perfect outfit 
To celebrate my birthday!

Absolutely Usul–ally Biased!
by Jade__r

I know I am somewhat biased,
But the Usul is quite the stylist!
No other species can compare
With the Usul's incredible flair!

Each Usul's bow is so impressive,
And their gorgeous face expressive.
Sweet headbands certainly compliment
A look that is rather opulent!

So much fun to dress and customize,
In looking adorable they specialize.
Every piece of apparel they wear
Forces other Neopians to stop and stare!

The Usul's entire range of clothing
Is always fashionable and flowing.
Decked out in the red winter outfit,
They look stunning wearing the whole kit!

The Usul is certainly wonderfully versatile,
Causing other Neopians to copy their style.
But looking superb is not their only asset --
Their talent for skiing brings out the masses!

So, if you would like 
A tutorial in fashion and grace,
And skiing lessons on how to keep pace --
Go to the slopes of Terror Mountain right now
And the delectable Usul will show you how!

Desert Usul Plushie
by Indulgences

Two turquoise eyes adorn its face,
They're lined with blackest coal.
Their brightness shines through desert storms,
The eyes reveal its soul.

A robe of purest, whitest silk
Is bound with headdress gold.
A golden belt does sheath its waist,
So lovely to behold.

A walking stick is tightly grasped
In tiny Usul paws.
It's glossy, wooden, tall and strong,
And warrants some applause.

This Usul plushie's elegant,
So full of class and grace!
I hug this plushie near and close
And even kiss its face!

An Usul Who Deserves More Credit
by Jeslin__62

There is an Usul
Who you perhaps know not,
For she is certainly a modest one,
Completing her daily tasks
Without the slightest grumble.

With a beautiful flower on her head
She greets you with a charming smile,
"Keep your Neopet happy 
With a 'pet of its own!!!"
Her pure and silvery voice
Ringing through the shop like a bell.

Want a Beekadoodle? A Buzzer?
Or, perhaps, a silly little Spardel?
Yes, you've come to the right place,
For she can assist you in your quest
To find the perfect Petpet.

All day long she hums
While tending to the little critters --
Scrubbing, grooming, feeding,
She does them all
And gives her best.

She is not as scary as the Shadow Usul,
Nor is she as fierce as little Enfanta,
But we all know that
She has a beautiful heart
As pure as gold.

We do not know her name,
Nor do we know her story,
But I'm sure we all agree
That she deserves more credit than given,
The Neopian Petpet shopkeeper.

The Shadow Usul
by Chavo_guerrero

The Shadow Usul is dark and sleek,
If you see her you might well shriek.
Black as night and twice as cruel,
Scarier than any ghoul.

Her fur is dark with a bright pink ruff,
But even that is not enough
To change the fact that she looks bad;
The worst encounter you've ever had.

Her yellow eyes glow just like flame,
Nobody knows her real name,
But the Shadow Usul is known to all,
This evil Neopet; sly and small.

If you happen to meet this girl,
Turn right 'round with a speedy twirl,
Or else you might just meet her wrath
If you are standing in her path.

I wish you luck on this dark night,
I did not mean to give a fright,
But when the Usul Day celebration is done,
I'd still head home at a very quick run.

Hannah and the Moltara Caves
by Flufflepuff

Brave Hannah leapt o'er hissing lava streams,
Which beckoned unconvincingly to her.
The Usul grinned and wiped her brow, for there
Would not be any singeing of her fur.
The latter happened seldom. She had ways
Of dodging that she’d honed over the years.
Her wily movements did seem effortless,
So graceful that onlookers would shed tears.
Her dance was not the reason she had come
Below the surface of the earth she loved.
Moltara's caves held treasure no one dared
To enter, but she'd take the gems above
To let the gems see light and meet the air.
On ragged ladders feeble with disuse
The Usul thrust her faith, and they gave way
In manners more than one. A slam, a bruise
Resulted from her fall, but with a groan,
Brave Hannah rose and dusted off her skirts.
What matter in a cave of gold and gems
Had minor falls, small burns, and worlds of hurt?
She raced past living beasts and fire alike,
Her throat and lungs did desiccate with time.
How strange that which once 
Threatened her young life
Was what she needed desp’rately this time.
Brave Hannah gasped, 
Forgetting her fierce thirst,
As dusty, furry feet flew through the room.
Thin lava streams did flow on either side,
Bestowing orange light upon the tomb.
The center, o, the crown, contained a pile
Of steaming, gleaming gold, 
Which Hannah seized
And stuffed into her pack. 
She stopped and stared
At what would cause 
Great envy ‘mong the thieves.
The statue of the dead Kau held a stone
Much greater than the Usul’s head in height.
A striking shade of blue, her eyes refreshed.
She took the gem and held it to the light.
A rapid wash of blue did coat the walls
And quenched her vis’ual thirst. 
When she had drunk
Her wondrous fill of gazing on the gem,
She tucked the gem away with quiet thunk
Her journey to the surface I shan’t tell,
For, cleverly, she’d placed a scratching mark
Upon the chalk-red walls to find her way.
And, with her loot, she exited the dark.