Mouseykins Captured! Part 3

[Mouseykins]

Mouseykins here, on location in Altador and not in a holding cell! Mighty came back a few days ago with some delightful news. It took him a little longer to return this time than we had anticipated. Once he got to The Daily Neopets Coverage Headquarters, Jerry was there talking to one of the head guards about my release.

Seeing as how the Altador Cup has been over for several weeks now, Jerry was petitioning to have me released. After several days of negotiations with the guards, he had a solution to my problem. This comes as a bit of a surprise to me; I was almost certain I would have to break some major laws and have to go into hiding in order to get out of here. Thankfully this was not the case!

Before I divulge this information I want to reveal what would have been my escape plan. While Mighty was gone I heard the guards discussing what to do with me. I overheard their plan to move me to a different location at the end of the week. The guards would be armed, but only three of them would be escorting me. After some careful consideration I decided that this would be the best time to make my escape. They would be caught unaware and I'm sure I could overpower them enough to get away and hide somewhere. Mighty would be hiding in my pocket and once I had gotten away and was in a safe place, he would go back to Jerry and arrange for me to be picked up and taken to a secured, hidden location where I would be safe. This plan had many variables and I wasn't feeling all that confident in its success, but at the time it was my only option and I had to stay positive that it would work and I would be free.

Upon Mighty's return he filled me in on the solution Jerry had made. In order to get released, I will have to pay for my crimes against the two guards. I guess the guards were some tough bargainers and my freedom is really going to cost me - 8 million Neopoints to be exact. While making this deal, Jerry knew how much I could afford and that 8 million was cutting it close to my account's total balance. I was shocked but thankful! I could buy my freedom and not have to break any more laws and upset the guards anymore than I already had.

A couple hours after Mighty returned to me and revealed the plan, the head guard came to discuss the matter with me. He said I would be released the next day as soon as the 8 million Neopoints were transferred to the Altador Colosseum Security Account. Once the funds were there, I would be escorted upstairs to Coverage Headquarters where Jerry would be waiting for me. The guard also stressed that I will not be allowed back in Altador without being escorted by a guard at all times. This could make future interviews a little challenging, but right now all I cared about was being free and able to go home.

As soon as the head guard had confirmation that I had paid my fine, he and two other guards escorted me upstairs. Mighty hid in my pocket so he could come with me. It seems I've made quite a good friend in this little Mootix. Jerry greeted me and assured the guards that we would be leaving Altador at the end of the day. A single guard remained outside the door waiting to escort us to the gates and send us on our way. They were not taking any chances with me causing any more trouble and being a nuisance.

After this report is out, I'll be on my way home to relax and then start working on rebuilding my bank account.

Reporting live from The Daily Neopets Coverage Headquarters, this is Mouseykins.