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[font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]I sorry for your stuggles CHW, one of my uncles who is like a dad for me just went trough a divorce so I know its tough cause I can see it through him. Its been a pretty tough year for me too.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]My family also struggles with chronic depression, we have a long line of it and I'm no exception. I first got diagnosed with depression when I was in 6th grade after my first suicide attept, so the put me on prozac and I did some counseling. Well I was off it after a few months. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]Throught junior high I wasnt doing so hot in school and I started having increasing problems with my dad. My dad doesnt live with me and only comes around every once in awhile. He is very critical and harsh person, and thinks everything should be done his way. As a child I was terrified of him but as I've grown into an adult I've began to stick up for myself more and more. This has caused him to threaten my life or to beat me acouple of times, though the first time he actually tried I told him to get out of my life which stopped him.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]Anyways last december, my sophomore year in HS, I got really depressed. I ended up missing probably over a month of school and the majority of what I would do was work. Well I got back on anti depressants and started seeing a psycologist, which helped me get out of my slump as well as improve my relationship with my mother. Well my dad had a pretty apathetic additide towards the counseling and one day we got into an argument, though this was now late may. Well he wasnt happy about the outcome and ended up showing up at our house. He treatened to kill me, and when I told him I could get a restraining order on him and got up to do it he shoved me into our front window. Well we began to face off and he tried to assault me but I was able to fend him off. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]I got a protective order on him and I decided to persue charges against him, he at first tried to fight it saying I started it. Although he consented to a plea bargain, which he didnt follow through with and was supposed to go to a court hearing for it. He didn't show up and now he has a warrant out for him though he says he talked to someone before hand and got the court date changed.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]I just though I would share my stuggle with you CHW, anyways suicide does cross my mind quite often, though the biggest thing that stops me is I love to help people and overall I love life. I love being able to share my experiences with people and hear theirs in exchange. I love being able to help people or give advice. Life is something that is beautiful and ugly all at the same time. It tends to throw things at you out of nowhere as well as kick you when your down but it gives just as much as it takes. There will always be a brighter day in your future, just because you cant see the sun at night doesnt mean its not there, though the moon gives us a small reflection of that better day. Just keep your head up ok, hopefully I can talk to you some other time on better circumstances.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]shadow[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]I totally agree with you Panda about FF9, It is one of my favorites.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred] Anyways things I am addicted to. First I will say coffee, the aroma and taste, plus it gets you going like nothing else lol. Lol next I'm addicted to Ammaretto(sp?) flavoring to put in my coffee, it adds a sweet cherry like smell and flavor thats as goof as heaven. I am addicted to Video games, mainly RPG's I could play them for days, Literally. The story and character are just awesome in most of them and its nice to just get away from the real world. I'm also addicted to anime for the same reasons as video games. And I also have an addiction to clothes, and my newest shoes. Clothes I just love the variety of ways you can express yourself. Same goes for shoes too, it doesn't help that I work in a shoe store either. One last thing is music, you need a soundtrack to your life right.[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]One thing that draws me to anime is I love being able to get out of the here and now. The worlds most animes are set in almost immerse you in them. You long for them and feel almost like you belong there. Me personally I love that feeling, I love being able to get away from reality. This is also Why I like RPG's so much. American Cartoons just seem to be plastic so to say,[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]The is also much more variety and originality availible in anime. You can have a show with serious dark themes, or a show thats about cats. In anime it seems like they are more accepting and willing to take risks, and write about things normal society would shun.Anime/manga does a better job in conveying emotion as well as characters and worlds in my eyes lol.[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]The first anime I watched was Green Legend Ran, I was like 9 and way up late and it came on the Sci-Fi channel I think. Anyways I fell asleep when it was like halfway through and when I woke up I was really mad, plus I couldn't remember what it was called. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]Well when I was like 13 I was over at my grandparents house who happened to have digital cable. At this point I was familiar with anime, but I wasn't way into it, I just watched what came on Toonami and Adult Swim. Well I was watching TV and the show just so happened to come on. Well I made a note to remember the name and started watching it only to fall asleep halfway through again. I could remember the title had Green in it, as well as it having three words but other than that I was stumped and frustrated. I tried doing searches on the internet and I think I came across Green Legend Ran and I dismissed it(The Linkin Park video for In the End didn't help because it has a very similar theme).[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]Anyways like when I was 15 or just barely 16 I went to go rent anime movies and I found the DVD for it so I rented it and watched it. I wouldnt say it is my favorite anime, but I hold the story to my heart, Plus it was an adventure to figure out what it was lol. [/color][/size][/font]

[font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]I got to thinking and I realized that Ryu Soma of ArgentoSoma has some internalized struggles of good and evil. [spoiler]Ryu pretty much has a identity change (for the better I think;) ) so he can join Funeral, and get his chance to get back at Frank. Though it seems as though he helps Frank/Extra-1 more than anything which frustrates him more. It seems like part of him realizes the threat of the aliens and use of the Extra-1 as a weapon, but the other part of him hates Frank and wants revenge for Maki's death. Also how Frank doesnt even view Ryu as an Enemy, which frustrates him further. Where I am at in the series it seems like he has gotten over the whole revenge aspect though.[/spoiler] I dunno that might be more of a internalized conflict with nothing to do with good and evil. Also anybody feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.[/color][/size][/font]

[quote name='RiflesAtRecess][font=trebuchet ms']Also, I really like FFIX, sure, the story wasn't that hot, but it had solid gameplay and some of the best minigames in the series. I've probably played FFIX the most out of all of the FF's, possibly combined. We're talking beating the game 15+ times, shortest time being 11 hours and the longest somewhere in the 200's. I still play the version of Tetra Master that came with Final Fantasy XI, I'm ranked somewhere in the 80's I think, only like 3,000 people play it.[/font][/quote]I agree with you there RAR. FFIX is one of my favorite FF games, the minigames where awesome, and its also the FF that I've played the most. I found the story quite entrancing, though Steiner and Quina could get annoying I think the had some comic relief. I really enjoyed how it had alot of ties back to the original FFs, I found the characters all to be unique and they each added alittle bit more to the story. I really enjoyed the weapon design, as well as the ability system. Though the fourth disk kind of irritated me, blocking off some of the areas and such. But I really like this game lol.

[font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]I will say one thing, at least for now I love fortune cookies. I find them quite scrumptious. Anyways I really havent eaten one in awhile lol but to the point. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]I think the best thing about fortune cookies is even if the fortune or "insight" you get toatally sucks, it gets you thinking. It seems like whenever I eat a fortune cookie I read the fortue and sit back and think about my life, and whats happening in it at the time. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]It also seems to pass te time as well. So next time I'm bored, I'm gonna go buy fortune cookies and eat them and read fortunes lol.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]Anyone ever made fortune cookies? I did once in foods class at school, and we got to put our own fortunes in them and everthing lol.[/color][/size][/font]

[color=seagreen]OOC: Doesn't talk to much, I think I can remember that lol.[/color] :p [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]"She is far more skilled and disciplined than she let on when I first met her" Fayt thought cautiously as he readied himself, digging his feet into the ground. His bent his knees as his body tensed waiting to spring loose on command. His feet were shoulderwidth, the left forward and his right supporting a little more body weight. His left arm layed empty, though slightly out to his side, while his right brandished Caspar. The sat there for what seemed hours waiting for something, a sign to fight. "Just remember your training, you can do this just fight how you've been taught." Fayt ran continously through his mind trying to ease his nervousness.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]Cira burst from her stance attacking Fayt with her left dagger first this time. Fayt met her blade with his own, before pushing back the attack. He quickly twirled his weapon arond and slashed at Cira. She gracefully blocked his attack with her right dagger before rolling along his staff, still using her right to black and attacking with her left. The attack caught Fayt off guard but he managed to bring his left arm up taking the hit with his bracer. Before he could free his weapon or his hand, Cira had flipped forward and ressumed her assault. She attacked with her daggers though they met a stop as the collided with Caspar. Cira took this distraction placing a strong kick to Fayt's ribs. Fayt twisted and pushed freeing thier weapons as he spun quickly and placed a strong kick to Cira's chest. She had managed to get her hands up to cushion the attack but she had still stumbled back.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]"Better" she said before reassuming her fighting stance.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]All Fayt could do was nod and resume his own fighting stance. "See you can do this" He thought as he began to charge at Cira. He carelessly lunged at the woman, who swiftly kicked the blade of his weapon veering the attack off course. She made a quick turn as she switched feet and kicked at him. Fayt smoothly ducked and spun around sweeping Cira's grounded foot with the flat of his blade causing her to fall to he back. Fayt went over and extend his hand, now steady.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]"See you can fight, just dont worry about it" Cira said as Fayt pulled her up.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]"I just think about it too much" Fayt gingerly replied as she brushed off her clothes.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]"You'll get over it" She said with a smile that soon turned to seriousness "Now this time we are going till one of us surrenders" She added almost coldly as she settled into her fighting stance.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]Fayt nodded as he stepped back and assumed his own fighting stance. "Just don't think about it, let my training think for me" he thought tightening his grip on his weapon.[/color][/size][/font] [color=green]OOC: I hope that was ok demonchild let me know if I can change anything or need to know something for further posts. I figured this next fight could go on for acouple posts though, that is if you want it to.[/color]

[quote name='Dagger]I think that [b]Gungrave[/b] does a wonderful job of presenting characters whose actions are morally ambivalent and who frequently struggle with their choices. Harry is tormented by [spoiler]his betrayal of Brandon, and Brandon's perceived betrayal of him.[/spoiler] Brandon, meanwhile, must decide whether to be loyal to [spoiler]Harry or to Big Daddy.[/spoiler'] Despite being criminals and killers, these characters are torn by guilt and--when they seek to do the right thing--have trouble figuring out exactly what the "right thing" is.[/quote][font=Arial][color=darkred]I agree with you there, though I think you missed one; I think Big Daddy could also fall under this, [spoiler]he seems to be haunted by Brandon's death, as well as his choice to become Necrolized. Also I thing he is somewhat tormented by what he has to do to protect the ones he loves.[/spoiler] Lol anywho I forgot what I was getting at.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Another hat I think has alot of internalized Good vs Evil, is [b]Soultaker[/b]. I have not seen the show in far to long to ellaborate more but It seems [spoiler]Kyoske struggles aot with his identity, as well as who and what he is.[/spoiler] I would go into more detail but, I dont trust my memory that well, so I might be wrong.[/color][/font]

[font=Arial][color=darkred]Though one task lay complete before him, the trial was only one of many which he would be judged on. Fayt layed in bed as the morning flickers of sunlight danced apon his eyelids. [b]"I wonder if the next trial will be more individually judged, rather than more of means to filter the candidates."[/b] Fayt pondered piously as he sat up, Shadow flying over and perching on his bed post.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred] He examined his scar from the wolf bite he attained before, it was hard to believe that it had occured just yesterday. The scar was a pale white and spiraled around Fayt's arm in an intricate manner, he liked it to be honest. Still the skill of the healer amazed him, he had healed a would that would have taken over a month to heal in a day. "[b]Amazing how one person can possess so much power; I am have no skill of magic, and am only a novice at combat, what can I accomplish?"[/b] Fayt though nervously thinking of the trial that he would have to endure today. He was envious of the healer, not in the fact that he could heal but he could use magic. Fayt wished that he could enchant his weapon and, he dwindled on the thought of how he could apply it to different things. [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]"[b]One day, I will learn to enchant, I will become a magic smith"[/b] He declaired to himself now fully dressed, gathering his things preparing to leave. [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Fayt walked into the lavishly decorated main hall, Shadow sitting atop his shoulder guard. There was a beautiful fountain in the center of the hall, its craftmanship unrivaled by any work of art Fayt had seen. As he walked he passed the girl with the dog, he had seen in the desert. [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]She stopped at seeing Fayt[b]"Oh hey you made it, I never did tell you my name back there, I'm Takai, and this is Koinu"[/b] She said bowing motioning towards the dog.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"Nice to meet you both"[/b] Fayt replied softly, as Shadow pecked at his armor.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"So who is this? I don't believe you had him yesterday"[/b] She said smiling at Shadow as the held a finger up to it and watched him nibble it.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]"[b]This, is Shadow, and without him I don't know if I'd be standing here right now"[/b] Fayt said turned to the bird as it tilted his head to look at him.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"Really, thats interesting mabe sometime you can let me study him"[/b] She said as if a spark had been lit in her soul. "[b]If it is ok with you, and him of course. I gotta get goin though, I've yet to eat and I'm sure I'll need my strength"[/b] She added cheerfully before say bye as she began to walk away.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"Bye, nice seing you again"[/b] Fayt said watching here leave, Koinu faithfully at her side.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"We better get going up the mountain, its gonna take us alittle while, I hope someone is going up there ight now too? The hike would be alot better with company."[/b] Fayt said triggering a sqwak from Shadow as he pulled Fayt's ear.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"Hey stop that, your nice and all but not that good with a conversation"[/b] Fayt laughed as he began to begin his trek into the mountains.[/color][/font]

[font=Arial][color=darkred]As James said, I agree and Disagree with you Sage.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Though I think some of what you say is valid and I morn over any great loss of life, though I believe there is a difference between some of the events you listed. The events that have taken place most recently have been that of nature, something that we can't control and accept. 9/11 and the lives lost in WWI and WWII bring to light the endless amount of cruelty the human species can cause. It is something so close because we are all human, but so foreign in the fact few of us will ever feel or inflict such a thing. I am not saying we should make a big deal out of 9/11 just learn as much as possible from it, I say the same thing about all the wars, and natural disaters of the past. I'm just not so willing to tread lightly on what has cost so many people so much to attain, our lives as we know it are built on foundations of blood and bone. [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]If we do not learn from the past we are bound to repeat it. [/color][/font]

[font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]Oo ooo ooo I know, I know lets see from an Anime I would probably wanna be Dark from DNAngel, Claus from Last Exile, or Spike from Cowboy Bebop, or maybe Zero from Pilot Candidate. :animestun so many to choose from, anyways, Dark and Zero are purely based on aestetics, I think they look awesome. Claus I really like and respect his determination and nobility. Spike he is just laid back, good with a gun and he knows jeet kun do.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]As far as manga, I would have to say, Juno from Beserk, Chaos from Ragnarok, or Dark again. Juno because he is intelligent, noble and I really like how he fights. Then Chaos and Dark are pretty much based on Aestetics again.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]Most of the ones who are just based off looks Im not comfortable in judging thier personalites as well cause Im not as far as I like in the Anime or Manga[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Arial][color=darkred]I really liked Pierce as bond, He was the first bond I remember and I find him very fitting for the role. I wish he could have started the in the franchise when he was alittle bit younger.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]As far as replacements for 007 I would like to see Collin Pharrell, though he might be alittle to rough around the edges. But I've always liked him in his movies, and he kinda has that superhuman, larger than life feel.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Keanu doesnt really fit the Bond appearance in my eyes, I liked him in the Matrix as well as Constantine, but he allready has enough one liners and worders in my eyes allready.[/color][/font]

[font=Arial][color=darkred]Before I say anything Id just want to say I might be up in the night with what I say, hopefully this doesnt offend anyone, this is just how i feel as a person. Though if you are offended you have my apologies.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Your right, today when I got out of bed the thought that it was 9/11 did not strike me. That it was the anniversary of a day that is going to be in history books, and that one day our grandchildren might come up and ask what do you remember about 9/11. As of right now I can say not much, I remember going to school aware that something had happened but not aware yet of the full damage. [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]I think not knowing every detail of the attacks is not a betrayal to those who died, or those who sacrificed themselves to try and make a difference. Whether it is the Firefighter who went in for one last person, or as you stated Jeremy Glick and Todd Beamer, who decided to try and best the hand that had been given to them. I think the true betrayal to those who have died and lost, would be to not learn from the loss. To remain ignorant of the on goings in the world, to not let the media control your grasp on what you know. This is something that I need to heed to as well. I do not remember the specifics of the attack, but I do remember sitting in my World Studies class and watching "Why U.S." though not as much as I like.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]The thing that bugs me the most with catastrophic events such as 9/11, or Hurricane Katrina. Is what would I have done in the same position? These events are tragedies but I believe they are the true measure of human kindness and cooperation. These events are the things that engourage people to strive for a better life, and a better tomorrow. [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Even though I might not be thinking about those who have died before me, I think that me as well as others should remember the past, but focus on honoring it with the future that we are able to shape. That we honor them with every step we take in the right direction, every good deed we do, and with every breath we take. That we look apon all as equals, and stop on our path to help another who struggles. hat is how I will try to honor them.[/color][/font]

[quote name='RiflesAtRecess][font=trebuchet ms']I'm really psyched for it due to the fact that the team that made Vagrant Story is working on it. If you haven't played it... well... you suck, and you missed out on a great game. It was in my opinion, the best game to grace the PS1. FFXII apparently delivers FFTA's world with VS's gameplay, I'd love to see that.[/font][/quote][font=Arial][color=darkred]Lol I havent played Vagrant Story, I wanted to I really liked how dark the game was also that you could customize you weapons and such. Bu ya Ivalice is definately making a comeback, though it will be slightly different. The character designer for FF12 did the characters in FF Tatics and Vagrant story (I think Vaan looks alittle like the main character from VS, isnt his name Ashly), Then the art directier has FFIX and Tatics as well, while the man over the production did FFVII. I did some research, I dont know if Im completally accurate though. Maybe I will go hunt down Vagrant Story while i wait for FFXII and KH2[/color][/font]

[font=Arial][color=darkred]Fayt was no killer, but he now knew what it meant, and cost to take a life. He had no problem taking a monsters life, a creature so foul and wretched, a creature bend on killing, that was a service. But it occured to him that one day he might have to take another mans life, maybe a father or a son. Although the other would be trying to do the same to him, it still felt so wrong to think about. Fayt tightened his grasp on the two diamonds in his hand, at the frustrating thought. [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Returning to his task, the task that had beeen given to him as well as many others he surveyed the desert. His pace had slowed as he found he had a developing bruise on the left side of his chest from his first battle and kill. Still looking across the shifting sands he noticed a girl and her dog. They stood over one of thier kills, looking where they might find thier next. Fayt walked over to the girl eager for human contact, it had seemed like forever since he last spoke to anyone.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"Impressive kill"[/b] Fayt noted drawing the attention of the girl and her dog.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"I guess, but its only our first so we have to catch up, some people are allready done."[/b] She said shyly looking at her dog sniffing the air.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"Well if you beat that, I am sure you will have 5 in no time, but I better go I only have two which means I have to catch up also"[/b] Fayt said walking away [b]"By the way my name is Fayt, maybe I'll see you back at town"[/b] he added turning and smiling before running off.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [color=darkred][font=Arial]It wasnt long after he left the girl behind when he noticed three figures fighting in the darkness, one large and birdlike, a giant vulture so it seemed, the others appeared to be a pair of wolves. As [/font][font=Arial]Fayt drew closer he noticed what seemed to be another wolf in the birds break, though it soon dissapeared. Not wanting to get any closer Fayt stopped and continued to watch, though it seemed nature betrayed him as a stong gust of wind swept past him to the creatures. The wolves where first to react as they sprinted towards the intruder, ready to kill.[/font][/color] [color=darkred][/color] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"Damn, what did I get myself into this time...."[/b] He thought readying Caspar, for he would need it, sooner that he would have liked.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]The first wolf to reach him jumped in to the air, fangs ready to rip whatever flesh they encountered. Fayt quickly ducked and thrust a tip of Caspar up, showering Fayt in the life blood of the wolf. Before he could turn to the other wolf he felt a sharp pain in his forearm. The second wolf had takin the opportunity to bite deeply into Fayts arm, just above his bracer. Fayt yelled out a scream of pain as he dropped Caspar and grabbed a dagger. He stabbed the beast repeatedly in its neck over and over, the exert dampenening the pain in his arm. As he shook the wolf off his arm its fell into a slump, its head half way severed from the rapid stabs. Quicky he ripped off the rest of the sleeve on his injured arm and bound his wound, wincing at the pain.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"I gotta be careful with this vulture, one more serious blow and I dont think i'll be able to manage back to the city, even if I do win...."[/b] Fayt said gingerly looking up as the bird, slowly approached.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Fayt angrily threw a dagger at the creature, bearing better results than his first attempt at throwing his blade. The dagger had found its way into the beasts chest, where it stuck there. It did little but anger the beast as it sreamed and began to run towards him. [b]"Damn, that should have hit his heart"[/b] Fayt thought reaching down and picking up his twin bladed spear. The beast sudden increase of speed was halted though with a matching scream from the beast. Fayt looked around curiously before he noticed a black falcon, clawing at the giant vultures eyes. [b]"Luck has found me again"[/b] Fayt laughed at the turn of fate. [b]"Maybe I was meant for this after all."[/b] With that he began to run towards the distracted blind beast. As he reached it he noticed the dagger sticking out his chest, he trust a tip of Caspar to the right of his dagger and drove the weapon in as hard as he could. The monster reared in pain sending Fayt flying back. The sand was a semisoft cushion for his fall, he slowly stood to his feet and ran at the beast still writhing in pain. Fayt jumped and grapped the handle of Caspar and kicked of the beasts breast. The blade unsheathed itself ou of the beast followed by the deep color of heart blood as the beast fell. [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Fayt walked over to the beast and removed the diamond from its beak. He examined the fresh talon marks on its eyes as he left some extra weight fell on his shoulder guard. The falcon who has blinded the beast stood their as if surveying his own work of battle. [b]"Thank you"[/b] Fayt mouthed before walking over to the wolves and collecting thier diamonds. The falcon still remained perched on his shoulder, faning his wings ever once in awhile but not flying.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"Thats five, thanks to you"[/b] He said to his new companion "Since I think you are going to accompany me, you need a name. "Fayt said thinking through names as he began to walk back towards the city. [b]"Shadow, I will call you Shadow"[/b] Fayt decided as he told the falcon who stared at Fayt for a second before returning his gaze elsewhere.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]His vision was blurring as he walked, he was injured and tired, but most of all he was alive. Fayt had done more now than he ever thought or expected of himself, and for that he could be proud and return with honor even if he wasnt chosen. [/color][/font]

[font=Arial][color=darkred]OOC: My apologies for not posting sooner, I've been working alot lately lol. Anyways I'm running low on sleep but here goes nothing.:animestun [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"NOW GO!!"[/b] The words resounded in Fayt's consciousness, tearing trough his thought, his reason his emotions. He had wandered some distance into the bleak ocean of sand, yet he still found no monsters, [b]"It seems like no matter where I travel there is no monsters, though if I do find a monster I will be fighting for more than I have ever fought for......My life. I'm untrained, and I've never been in anything close to a real spar, how am I supposed to hold a candle to these abominations of the desert?"[/b] Constant doubt assaulted his mind to be discarded with determination, then attacked again. [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]In the distance Fayt noticed a cloaked figure staggering managing his way towards him. Tightening his grip on Caspar he began to sprint towards the man, who just collapsed to the mercy of the desert. He approched fastly though began to slow as he neared the downed being. Fayt had fallen into a trap before he realized it, what he thought was a man quickly flew at him with inhuman speed. The creature slashed at Fayt who barely managed to bring Caspar up to block. The attack though sent his weapon flying away from him.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"Shit, what the hell was that?"[/b] Fayt muttered quickly drawing the daggers that has been given to him and turning to face what could be his executer.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]The creature was insectlike standing and bearing appendages like a praying mantis, though it had a hard case like that of a scarab. It was roughly the sise of a large man, no taller than 6'6". Its eyes were large and black, so black it looked like they would suck in the world if they could. Fayt was unable to study the insect more as it flew at him for another strike. The creatue screeched as its attack came to a halt as Fayt caught the blow between his left bracer and dagger. Using his free hand he hastily stabbed the beasts arm socket. The screech that the beast let loose broke the determination Fayt had instictivly assumed. The creature swiftly kicked the novice fighter to the ground. [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"What am I doing! I am going to die here, Im so stupid for even trying this, I am no here what did I expect"[/b] Fayt mumbled crawling back, struggling against the sand which seemed to be as much his enemy as the abomination he faced. [b]"I cant do this, I cant do this, I cant do this...."[/b] Fayt continued to mumble panic consuming him.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]As his opponent crept forward Fayt desperately threw one of his daggers at the beast. The bounced off with a dull sound only angering the creature who flew to Fayt, and grabbed him and threw him. [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Fayt sputtered and choked, as he struggled to regain his breath. [b]"I wont die now, too much is left unfinished. Caspar should be able to do some damage to that, that things shell"[/b] Fayt though his determination regaining control as he stood up, grains sand falling off him by the thousands. [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Luck was on his side now as he noticed his twin blade Caspar within arms reach. Grabbing the weapon the creature, his adversary was now standing, as if this sudden change had shocked it. Fayt began to sprint at the beast, who began to fly with instant velocity towards Fayt. Ready for his attack Fayt scrapped one of the tips of Caspar into the sand, flinging it into the air as he jumped. The sand slowed the insect just enough as Fayt brought his blade down, through the beasts head, the shell groaned and broke as the powerful blow finished its course. He had killed, but he had to, it was his life or the creatures, survival of the fittest.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Fayt located the diamond on the middle of the creatures back under his wings. It seemed to have a erie glow, as almost it was aware of what was done to attain it. Fayt searched and found the dagger he had thrown and used that to cut the diamond out. [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"I hope that the other diamonds will be easier to attain than this one"[/b] With that he set off looking for his next hopeful kill and diamond.[/color][/font]

[font=Arial][color=darkred]I am way excited for XII, mainly because, I cant remember lol if its the director, or producer is the man responsible for Final Fantasy Tatics, which is my favorite FF game. The battle system sounds awesome, I like how its going to have more strategy elements.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred] I havent been following it that closely lately, it helps not knowing the due date so when it gets delayed you dont know the difference.:animeswea [/color][/font]

[font=Arial][color=darkred][color=black][quote name='ShonenSamuraiMugen]There alot of a great animes out there, but almost every single one has a sad, dramatic moment. There's alot of those moments and I'm asking "Whats the saddest one?" I think the saddest moment is when (FMA spoiler) [color=#000000][spoiler]Hughes(FMA) Died. Reason: His three year old daughter kept screaming, "Why is daddy in that box? When will he wake up?"[/spoiler]...[/color'] Man, I can honestly say I cried everytime I saw that episode. :animeblus Anyway, what say you fellow otakus?[/quote][/color] [/color][/font][font=Arial][color=darkred]I totally agree with you there ShonenSamuraiMugem, that episode really got to me too.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=black][QUOTE=Shinmaru] [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=black]The only anime to make me honestly sad, and anywhere close to tearing up, is Grave of the Fireflies, which I just watched a couple of days ago. I would say that overall the saddest moment in the film is [spoiler][color=#000000]when Setsuko finally dies... she and Seita went through so much crap, and it's so disheartening to see such a sweet character suffer so much. The fact that she and Seita are reunited in death is a bit comforting, but still.[/spoiler][/color] I'm feeling horrible just recalling that right now lol.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][color=black][/QUOTE][/color] [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Same to you Shinmaru, I cry now thinking about that lol[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]One of my own though is in Beserk [spoiler]when all the Band of the Hawk is being killed especially when Juno gets killed protecting Caska, but then Griffith ends up capturing here and raping her in front of Gutz.[/spoiler] I dont know if that episode made me said or disturbed me and made me angry more :animeswea [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=#8b0000]Also in Gungrave, when [spoiler]Harry kills Brandon cause he wont betray Big Daddy and when he is falling out of the building looking up at the sky.[/spoiler] That made me really sad cause I though Brandon was the best.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Lol, one thing I do that might be odd is, sometimes if I really like an anime I cry when after the last episode cause their is sorta a void lol. Plus they never seem to have a happy ending Evangelion got to me real bad in alot of ways.[/color][/font]

[font=Arial][color=darkred]The gentle sound of ice swishing around in liquid rang in Zaion's ears as he rolled his wrist drink in hand. The liqour in his glass was a transparent, smimmering drink known as ambrosia. It was rather sweet and uplifting drink, its slightly strong but nothing compared to whisky or vodka. Taking the glass to his lips he drained the rest of the liquid shot style. Out the corner of his eye he saw the waitress Latif behing harassed by some overly drunk petty pirates. Zaion ordered another glass of ambrosia on ice, before getting up smoothly.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"You gonna finish that?"[/b] Dante asked somewhat confused at what Zaion was doing.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]".....I'll be back"[/b] Zaion said putting his hands in his pockets.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Walking over casually he caught eyes with the waitress, who was very distressed as the men groped her, and made rude suggesting comments. She quickly gave one of them a strong slap as he mase an advance on her. Dropping her tray she started to run towards the bar, the man hot on her tail. Quickly Zaion jumped imbetween them causing the man to halt. The man standing before him was about 6'4" with a reddish glow to his skin and reptilian features, he was a race that Zaion didn't recognize.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"What do you want,I take it a problem since your in my way"[/b] The man said visciously, sounds screeching off his tounge which seemed forked.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"The only problem here is you"[/b] Zaion said calmly, his voice fading as the lights flickered for a second, quickly he faded to darkness.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]As the lights resumed their normal illuminesence the man was standing alone, [b]"Where did he go? Did he run aw-"[/b] His sentence was cut off by a cold, strong voice behind him.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"Not quite"[/b] Zaion said putting the tip of his blade where the creatured kidney should have been, [b]" See if death ever had a shadow, it would be me......Now I am going to spare you, but know this at any moment, any flicker of darkness I could be there, think abou tthat as you go to bed, or the power flickers, and I don't make the same mistake twice"[/b][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"Ah.......How did you do do that?"[/b] The creature said, the fear making his voice flicker, before he hastily retreated to his group and left the bar.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Sheathing his knife Zaion walked back over to his empty seat and full drink. Not sitting down he grabbed his drink and drained it.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"So your a breed to eh, I'm suprised you didn't kill him, or at least wound him"[/b] Dante asked inquisitevly.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"The word of the living does more good than the word of the dead...........and he knows I could have killed him easily, which he will not soon forget. I bet he will be sleeping with the lights on, if he sleeps at all"[/b] Zaion said as an amused smile crept across his lips. [b]"But it's late and I think I am going to retire"[/b] He added leaving a rather large payment for the drinks and tips.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Zaion gracefully began to walk away saying [b]"There is enough there for a couple more drinks if you want them"[/b][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]He found his way to his quarters easily, the lights remained off as he found his way to his bed. He could see everything clearly in the room, probably better now than if it was lighted. Though he payed no attention to anything as he undressed and layed in bed, placing a dagger under his pillow out of habit.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font]

[font=Arial][color=darkred]Final Fantasy Tatics would have to be my all time favorite. I loved the charcters, the backstory plus with the customization. I also like all the bonus characters and quests. Whenever I think of zodiac signs it comes to mind. Plus the characters are cute lol :animeswea [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]I really enjoyed final fantasy VII it was the 2cd one I played though the first one that I was at an age to comprehend what was going on. This game has my all time favorite character Vincent. CLoud and Red XIII come in close also. I am totally stoked for Advent Children.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]FFVIII took me a little while to grasp but once I did I loved it. I love the gunblade and how it can make battles alittle more active. The story has plenty of twists which I like, plus Squall is awesom.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]FFIX is probably my second favorite, I just love the story for the most part, disk four kinda sucks. But i like how they looked for inspiration with the previous Final fantasies, such as bringing back 4 characters the classes are closer to the original. Plus the cut scenes are beautiful.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]FFX I like alot I really enjoyed the battle system, as well as blitzball. The animation i dont think i need to say anything about its breathtaking. I liked how they changed the travel system eliminating the world map.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]I have Final Fantasy I, II, IV, V and X-2. FFI I've started and I've just leveled up my classes. FFII I really like the story alot, and the battle system is practical in a sense but tedious in others. FFIV and V I've yet to start and FFX-2 I really dont like all that well im at the final boss but i cant bring myself to finish him off.[/color][/font]

[font=Arial][color=darkred]Zaion sat back in his chair as he watched intensivly as the Crushak demon disabled a large creature with a well placed slash to the the creatures tendons in his arm. He also managed to destroy the shaft of the axe the creature wielded. The demon was now in an argument with the jorien girl, and the Vorca over his actions. [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"I see no fault in his actions, the creature was quick to disrespect him and pick a fight."[/b] Zaion analyzed, something he had been gifted with because of his education.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred]Zaion finished the last of his drink, before flagging the waitress Latif down. She hurried over to him with a smile.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"Heya, you ready for another round?"[/b] She said leaning on the table lightly with one arm and giving a polite smile.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"Yeah I think so, also that Crushak demon bring him any drink he wants on me, for his impressive display of skill"[/b] Fayt said the words rolling smoothly off his touge,"[b]In matter of fact include the Vorca, Jorien, and Luocien in that also."[/b] [/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=darkred][b]"Well aren't we generous tonight"[/b] She said giving Zaion a smile and wink before walking away.[/color][/font]

[font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]The thing about anime that if it vanished alot of anime based games or games along those lines (mainly your rpgs) would like go with it. Lol if you wanted to get technical you probably should say what if manga died out (or both if you want to be politically correct) because most anime is based off a manga. [/color][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=1][color=darkred]Though if it did vanish I would probably organize a cult, start a riot, then organize a mass suicide.......Though i find the idea of it ceasing to excist quite outlandish because it is such an open way to express yourself and your feelings. I also agree with killer7 on buying anime's you havent seen.[/color][/size][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][color=darkred]Hmmm, my favorites would have to be Dark from DNAngel, Ryu Soma from Argentosoma, and Claus from Last Exile. I'm sure that I could list characters for days though :animeswea.[/color][/font] [font=Century Gothic][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Century Gothic][color=darkred]I like Dark because of how he looks lol I personally havent seen enough of DNAngel say I like him becaus ehis personality.[/color][/font] [font=Century Gothic][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Century Gothic][color=darkred]I like Ryu Soma for the most part because of his personality, he is cold, manipulating, skilled, intelligent and has little to lose, a very dangerous mix for his enemies. I also like his appearance alot hence for the banner and avi, the scars on his body and face plus his altered facial features, I just like them.[/color][/font] [font=Century Gothic][color=darkred][/color][/font] [font=Century Gothic][color=darkred]Lastly Claus is because of his determination, if he sets out to do something he will get it done. Also how kind and innocent he is, there is something he says at the end of one of the episodes that sums everything I've said up I think. [b]"I'm going to do it, Why? Because he asked me to, and I told him I would."[/b] - Claus[/color][/font]

[font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred]An off odor ran through the depths of the Chaser, bringing a cringe to Zaion's cloaked figure. He had only been on the ship a short while but allready it seemed an eternity. He made his way to the bar, taking in all the different races and people. It was shocking, to see such diversity together these days. Slowly Zaion his way to a shaded corner and sat, the shade felt more natural to him than the dimly lit bar lights, but then again he is half Darcen. Zaions skin color darkened slighly as he became increasingly comfortable.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred]"I wonder if anyone else in here is here for the same reasons as me?" He thought to himself as he watched a demon and a Joriean talk breafly at the bar.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred]He saw a waitress walking around to take orders. Thirsty he grabbed her by the had though this provoked a fast moving slap.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred]"Oh, sorry miss, I was just gonna order a drink" Zaion said calmly.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred]"Sorry, I'm so sorry, I didn't notice you there......at all and I thought you were someone else, Sorry to cause such comotion" She said with a relieved tone in her voice. "So what will ya have?" She added politely.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred]"Uhhh do you have Ambrosia?" [/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred]"Sure do, by the way my name is Latif" She said smiling and jotting down the order.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred][/color][/size][/font] [font=Century Gothic][size=2][color=darkred]"Mine is Zaion" he said returning the gesture.[/color][/size][/font]