Revelation

[size=1][color=#8B008B]The cries softened as Juliet began to stand up. She could hear the voices turn into gurgling hatred. They spat venomous words that could make even the devils of Hell shake with fear. Juliet felt their pain and anger, almost soaking it up. She wiped away the sullen look on her face and turned. She took a look at her son and back at the remaining artwork before she turned to leave. She had no intentions of listening to the voices threaten and whine, nor did she have any intentions of explaining anything to her son at the moment, who called out to her. [B]?Mother! Is everything alright??[/B] Juliet didn?t look back to her son. She only hurried down the hallway and into the main corridors. Her mind was flooded with vile thoughts of maiming, tearing, shredding, anything that had to do with pouring blood. She knew her old ways were creeping back into her fingertips but she gripped them tight. She shook her head and exhaled sharply, suddenly realizing someone else was in the building. Her eyes narrowed as she concentrated on the presence and felt a chill run over her body. Instead of racing through the hallways and down the stairs, the Asian woman put a hand to the wall and let the shadows began to pull her in. She appeared underneath the glittering light that fell from the windows on the first floor. Without a glance behind her, she felt Nam?s presence as he panted behind her. [B]?It seems we have an intruder in our building, my son.?[/B] Nam cleared his throat and replied, [B]?That?s impossible. The doors are locked and the security in this building is state-of-the-art. How could anyone get in here without us knowing?? ?That?s what I?d like to know.?[/B] Juliet muttered as she began to walk. She cracked her neck as she walked through the cased arts and bulletins until she came to two wooden double doors with the word ?Library? written at the top. She pulled open one of the doors and walked in with her son following behind. She looked around with caution, noticing nothing out of the ordinary. She took a step forward but her son pulled her back. He began to walk in front of his mother until they heard the sounds of shoes tapping against the carpet. Feeling tired and annoyed Juliet stood with her son near the front desk and shouted, [B]?Show yourself and I may be kind enough to leave you unharmed!?[/B][/size][/color]

[size=1][color=#8B008B][B]Old Boy[/B]...oh god. If it was any movie that made me squirm, it was this one. I haven't seen it since a long while but I can still remember almost every part. Sure enough, Park Chan-Wook was pretty amazing in directing this and I admit that this was probably the most off-the-rocker movie filled with suspense, mystery, and whatnot but I have to agree with Shin that when it came to all of that junk, it just went downhill. Anyways, as for me I've watched: [B]War[/B] - Not exactly what I expected but it was better than my minimum standard. It's not the action-packed "i'll try to kill you and you try to kill me" movie I thought it was going to be; however the story behind chasing the Rogue was interesting. [B]3:10 To Yuma[/B] - I wasn't really expecting much from this, considering it wasn't really a movie that caught my eye but it turned out to be good. Personally, I just liked the gun shooting. [B]Dragon Heat[/B] - A Chinese movie with cops chasing after bad guys. Once more, shooting is involved. [B]Mean Girls[/B] - What can I say? It's a ridiculous chick flick and really, Rachel McAdams is hawt. Probably the only reason most guys watched that movie.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=#8B008B]A flock that stays together, dies together. Or something along the lines of that...Was it a herd that stays together? I have no idea. But still, his unwavering loyalty would demand him to join DB. It'd still be enjoying for us though.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=#8B008B]So instead of watching [B]NGE[/B] or [B]Blood+[/B], I found [B]Devil May Cry[/B]. I've got to say, it's pretty good. Dante is well characterized in his brooding, 'you-have-no-idea-what-you're-getting-yourself-into' personality. It is only the first episode, so we'll see if it fares well. And my prediction is, it'll probably be the best damn thing I've watched in a long time.[/size][/color]

[quote name='Gavin'][SIZE="1"]My only thought left is God help us when those kids of ours are teenagers themselves. :animesmil[/SIZE][/QUOTE] [size=1][color=#8B008B]God help you indeed. Who knows what disasters those two could bring?! I mean, really, I think they'd outdo all of us put together! In all seriousness though, it was definitely a wonderful story to read. Hopefully it continues though, I'd like to see more of this.[/size][/color]

[quote name='Allamorph'][FONT=Arial]I try. I mean, in general, not for you personally. I mean, eh . . . . crud.[/FONT][/QUOTE] [size=1][color=#8B008B]Haha, you poor thing. Anyways, if anyone wants to use Harlem Academy in their post, feel free. However, you should know that it's not an actual [i]academy[/i]. It's a museum and learning facility that focuses mainly on mythology, philosophy, psychology, and the likes. Also fourth floor is off-limits. Everything else is okey. So any questions? No, then let's get the show on the road so we can [strike]kill[/strike] [strike]maim[/strike] meet each other.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=#8B008B]Everything in the Harlem Academy seemed to stand still, as if time had touched the gentle ripples hidden in the museum. It felt terribly quiet compared to the usual amazement the museum held, yet it comforted her. Juliet found a silent likeness to the quietness and heavy drizzling that dropped. It was calm and it gave her a sense of dark tranquility. [B]“This place would be a horrible nightmare to get lost in while like this...”[/B] Her son said, disrupting her thoughts. Juliet smirked and made her way into the museum. It wasn’t how Juliet thought of it, but it reminded her of someone from her past. He was a gruff man who was gentle in his own strange way. She remembered he was dark with a pale light about him, similar to the atmosphere inside the museum. [i]‘Surely this isn’t your way of saying hello.’[/i] Juliet shook her head gently with a chuckle and continued through the maze of glass cases and hanging mobiles. Something within the museum was calling to her, screaming its pain into her ears. She didn’t understand it herself but for the past forty years, things spoke to her. She could hear the voices of objects and listen to them speak of stories not written in books, adventures not told. At first she quickly assumed she was nearing insanity and that the long hours she spent in the museum was getting to her, but the voices convinced her otherwise. They soon spoke with emotion and soon they became alive. Despite the lack of emotions, worry crept into Juliet’s mind. She stepped into the shadows and let them carry her down the hallway and around the corner. She called to them and screamed for them to hold on as she hurried up the staircase, shadow-stepping from floor to floor until she arrived at the fourth floor. This floor was closed off to visitors and most employees. Juliet took a step forward and held her hand out to open the door, but found herself staring at the double doors intensely. The screams hadn’t stopped but she couldn’t bring herself to open the doors. She couldn’t bring herself to turn the handle that her hand held nor look towards the elevator that spit out her son. The woman stood there, paralyzed from head-to-toe. She wanted to move her hands but they wouldn’t. She wanted to move her feet but they were planted firm. Sweat dropped from her temples as she strained to move. [i]‘For god’s sake, move you good-for-nothing hand!’[/i] As if on cue, Juliet’s hand turned the handle and she ran in, or rather stumbled quickly. Nam ran in behind her and watched her move with amazing speed to the back. Unbeknownst to him, Juliet used the shadows to get to where she needed to be. In front of her was a large metallic door that was commonly used for safes. With the use of her powers, she unlocked the heavy door and slipped in. The screams felt agonizing. They cried in horrible pain, as if they were dying in blazing fire. She closed her eyes and held her head in her hands, her thumbs resting on her cheeks. She fell to her knees and felt something ache inside of her. Juliet forced herself to open her eyes and could see myths disappearing from the artworks that hung in the safe. With anger, Juliet muttered, [B]“Is this your revenge...Quan?”[/B][/size][/color]

[quote name='Gavin'][SIZE="1"]Nahh, after playing Metal Gear Solid 3, this simple raises me to Big Boss level awesomeness. :animesmil ...I'm actually kind sorry this is nearly over, but it's still a great story. Truly worthy of a Nifty Fifty...yeah definitely not a subtle hint here... :animeswea[/SIZE][/QUOTE] [size=1][color=#8B008B]Yeah, it was a good run though. Maybe she'll continue on with the kids? =P And I second that motion![/size][/color]

[quote name='Neuvoxraiha'][i][COLOR="DarkOrchid"][FONT="Times New Roman"]I smiled up at him, and he smiled back at me, even as I realized that he was missing his left eye. The flesh had already scabbed over, but it was still a shock. He saw the look on my face and shrugged his shoulders carelessly.[/i] ?It?s a small price to pay, to know Morrigan?s dead and gone.? ?I think it makes you look tough.[/FONT][/COLOR][/QUOTE] [size=1][color=#8B008B]I bet Gavin's sitting there nodding his head in a sage-like way, commending you for giving him this sacrifice, yet wondering, "Why me?" But hey, it definitely gives him a one-up on all of the other guys now. Pretty much this 'king-of-saiya-jins' person.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=#8B008B]I was recommended to watch [B]Ergo Proxy[/B]. Can't remember who recommended it, but they said it was good; slow, but good. Anyways, just watched the last six episodes of [B]Trigun[/B]. It had an obvious ending, yet I couldn't help but be surprised in that 'i-saw-that-coming-but-what-the-hell' kind of way. And now, I'm not sure exactly what I want to watch...maybe [B]Neon Genesis Evangelion[/B] or [B]Blood+[/B].[/size][/color]

[quote name='Allamorph'][FONT=Arial]She's a witch!! Burn her!![/FONT][/QUOTE] [size=1][color=#8B008B]A witch, he says. I don't believe I've ever been called that. A bitch, yes, but a witch? Never. Allamorph, you crack me up.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=#8B008B]Well that just makes me seem ignorant, now don't it? And I think someone else needs to threaten Iki. He's not complying with my threats. I even told him I'd turn him into a eunuch![/size][/color]

[quote name='Petie'][FONT=Verdana][COLOR=blue]Um... are we in some kind of crazy time rift where multiple time periods suddenly converge? I mean, we started out in ancient Japan, I jumped to the medieval ages, and now we have Tommy guns and sawed off shotguns. Haha, what will you think of next?[/COLOR][/FONT][/QUOTE] [size=1][color=#8B008B]It's the Anthology; in here, anything ALMOST goes. Besides, what's a story without time-jumping? Really, it's no story at all. And maybe she'll land us in Imperial Russia and we'll be wearing tall fur hats and heavy fur coats, wielding whomever-you-worship-knows-what under them.[/size][/color]

[quote name='Whoa, Mann'][SIZE="1"][COLOR="HotPink"]I've been reading the American version of the manga Vampire Knight.. Yes, I am a guy.. But I like alot of the Shojo Beat titles, lol.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/QUOTE] [size=1][color=#8B008B]I actually have the first volume of [B]Vampire Knight[/B], although haven't read the other volumes as of late. Been lazy and whatnot. ^_^;;[/size][/color]

[quote name='John']Wrong year. The Complaint already made it in last year's 50, but for a much sounder reason:[/QUOTE] [size=1][color=#8B008B]Well, shows just how much I actually pay attention, now doesn't it? Anyways, thanks for clearing that up. I need to start paying attention more. >_

[size=1][color=#8B008B][B]What is it?[/B] The Graphic Worm [B]Why is it NIFTY?[/B] The Graphic Worm is an art project started by former Art Studio Moderator [B]Retribution[/B]. He brought this idea to OtakuBoards and instantly it became a favoured project among graphic artists. The concept of this project was to juxtapose images so they appeared to be one piece. It brought many talented graphic artists to the table and some new; each bringing his own talents. This idea easily traveled into 2007 and now resides in 2008. More than likely, it’ll continue on into 2009. [B]Who is it?[/B] Retired Staff Members [B]Why are they NIFTY?[/B] They’ve warned and cleaned; they’ve scanned and moderated. These members dedicated their free time to help enforce OB’s rules and to help lost members understand what was going on. Arcadia, DeathKnight, Peanut, and so on and so forth each gave what they could before taking their leave for whatever reason. These members, though retired, were given great power, not because of their status or their relationships with other staff members; they were given their ranks because of what they did in the OB. More to come later.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=#8B008B]So now we have members of the OB wielding weapons of all sorts, a [strike]Padawan[/strike] Paladin, a Zoot suited leader...what next? A ball-gown wearing Fairy Godmother? *shivers at the thought* But...at least the pies are fine! ^_^ [quote name='Allamorph'][FONT=Arial](Being pinned to the wall was rather amusing, though.)[/FONT][/QUOTE] Amused me as well. Never knew I could do such things so glamorously.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=#8B008B]Wonder where the Ferals ran off to...and the twins too...[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=#8B008B]I thought I'd venture over here and see what people were reading/watching, but my laziness has the best of me right now and therefore won't be reading the posts. ^_^;;; Anyways, at the moment I am currently watching [B]Bleach[/B], [B]Naruto Shippuden[/B], and [B]Trigun[/B]. I've watched a bit of [B]Trigun[/B] before but for some odd reason, never finished it...which is what I'm doing now. As for reading, I'm currently reading [B]Bleach[/B], [B]Claymore[/B], and [B]Tenjhou Tenge[/B]. I've watched [B]TenTen[/B] and [B]Claymore[/B], not sure how it fares against its manga counterparts yet though. Also, any have any suggestions for anime or manga? I was thinking of reading/watching some CLAMP.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=#8B008B]I'm not sure if you've all already seen this but they created a Cloverfield site and it has a trailer, so...[URL=http://www.cloverfieldmovie.com][B]Cloverfield Trailer[/B][/URL]. It seems that, for the most part, it'll be in handheld-style which I think is pretty cool. It almost seems like we're actually there, recording everything. I really can't wait to watch this movie.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=#8B008B]Currently playing several games, actually. Shouldn't be doing that but...I get bored easily. Anyways, so far I'm playing [b]Devil May Cry 3[/B], [B]Kingdom Hearts[/B], [B]Final Fantasy XII[/B], [B]Black[/B], [B]Soul Calibur 3[/B], [B]Need For Speed Carbon[/B], [B]Drakengard[/B], and [B]King of Fighters 2006[/B]. Really aiming to buy [B]Assassin's Creed[/B] and probably all of the [B]Guitar Hero[/B] games, and [B]Rock Band[/B]...after I buy a PS3. Sadly, I'm too lazy to buy any of those at the moment.[/size][/color]

[quote name='Neuvoxraiha'][i][COLOR="DarkOrchid"][FONT="Times New Roman"]?My god! What have you done to the pie?!??[/i][/FONT][/COLOR][/QUOTE] [size=1][color=#8B008B]Oh D, you have NO idea how much that made me laugh. I can just see Sandy standing there with his hands to his face saying that. And kudos to me for baking a pecan pie, even though in real life I've never made one. =P[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=#8B008B]Now where did Ozy go anyways? And Numbers too! Where'd he run off to? And as for Ikillion, I've put some sense into him so he may be posting shortly...if he knows what's good for him.[/size][/color]

[size=1][color=#8B008B]All I have to say for this is...bring it on. I'm actually anxious to see what the twins are really capable of. And the scene reminds me of that one scene in 300 before Leonidas goes off to battle the Persians. But could just be me.[/size][/color]

[quote name='Allamorph'][FONT=Arial]I think I'll just sit on a tower and grin for a while. :animesmil[/FONT][/QUOTE] [size=1][color=#8B008B]So now we have a Cheshire Cat among the absentminded people of OB? All we need now is an Alice, a White Rabbit, March Hare...[drones on about Alice in Wonderland characters...] I mean, flapper dresses? You put me in a flapper dress? -_- Thanks...And yes, pie does come before [B]K[/B]uja. And I vote for Pecan Pie![/size][/color]