Aaryanna

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][quote name='Aceburner']Simply irresistable. Best opening any show has ever had, in my opinion. Upbeat, catchy and really gets you pumped for what's about to happen in the next 30 minutes. I always try to keep a copy of this song lying around somewhere in my hard drive. It's that good.[/QUOTE]I've only hear the English version, which by the way I do not like. XP This sounds much better really, seems far more fitting for the show. And while we are here, another song I really like is this one: [YOUTUBE="Pretear Opening"]Zz_Nq12SAeU[/YOUTUBE] It's just so pretty and has a fun pace to it that really suits the show well. :catgirl:[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][quote name='jen_sa']1. D-51-Brand New World (One Piece) 2. DBSG-Asu Wa Kuru Kara (One Piece) 3. TRIPLANE-Dear Friends (One Piece) 4. BoA-Every Heart (Inuyasha) 5. Every Little Thing-Grip (Inuyasha) 6. ANZA-Tobira Wo Akete (Card Captor Sakura) 7. Hitomi-Over The Sky (Last EXILE) 8. BoA-Duvet (Serial Experiments Lain)[/QUOTE]How about you tell us why you like them? What makes them your favorites? ^_~ Simply listing them is kind of bland and doesn't really tell us much. For example, take the opening song to [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBC65-1GjAU"][U]DNAngel[/U][/URL], I love how it starts out with organ music and then moves into a pretty piano melody. ^_^ I also enjoy it because I think the singer has a great voice. It's smooth and pretty. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[FONT="Comic Sans MS"][COLOR="goldenrod"]Welcome to all the new and current members. hehe. ^_^[quote name='Sabrina'][FONT="Tahoma"]So that's what you guys call them? Crystia, Darren and Beth? The Utah Crew? Hehe. Oh wait... I know there's another one though I've never met her. I have such a rotten memory, I only remember that she has a dog. Anyway... Utah's fantastic! :catgirl:[/FONT][/QUOTE]That is me, the one with the dog that you have not met yet. My mom is here as well.. Aaryanna_Mom. Heh. We are more of the Utah Crew as it were, hehe. :catgirl: And yes, Utah is cool. Welcome aboard. Don't mind the insanity... it's fun! I promise! [/COLOR][/FONT]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][quote name='Rachmaninoff']I need to borrow Aceburner's avatar for that video. I mean.. Oh hell, that's addicting as all get out. Konata is hilarious. XP [/QUOTE]o_O Addicting is right. Hehe. And while I'm here, I ran across this the other day. Take about being stupid! XP[/FONT][/COLOR] [YOUTUBE="Stupid Fighting Cats"]TNnWghN3GQ4[/YOUTUBE]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][quote name='James'][font=franklin gothic medium]I think there might be times where Victoria will simply have to be told by the adults...she is a child, after all. I'm sure she'd understand later on. :catgirl:[/font][/QUOTE]Oh of course. :p But it would be fun for either Fonty or Gustave to pick up on her restlessness and talk seriously with her, to help her understand. I don't plan on having her actually manage to run off... I just think it would be in character for her to struggle with understanding why they didn't just go there and get Catherine and Leonhart. Heh. So it's mainly just something people can use in a post if they wish. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][quote name='Shy'][size=1]I'm sorry, I couldn't justify the entire group going in and rescuing Leonhart. [/size][/QUOTE]I should have been more clear. I was thinking that the battle resulted in cave ins, giving them little choice. :p However, that makes more sense to do it your way, a lot less hassle really. Word of warning though, Victoria may be happy to see the group, but if she gets it in her head that they are leaving on account of her... You'd better keep a good grip on her, that's all I'll say. She won't accept that, not after coming so far. After all, she still sees the adults presence as nothing more than them stopping her and she doesn't fully understand what the deal is with Gadget. So she doesn't get why someone who doesn't even look like an adult is being allowed to go alone. She may have been in the library with Macey and the others when the bomb was planted at Rosengard, but other than to know he's different, she doesn't know what that entails. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][quote name='James;807497][font=franklin gothic medium]As for Gustave...I will likely do another post with him, but since I'm not sure how things will end in the tunnels, I'll likely leave the rest to others.[/font][/QUOTE]You could always post up to where they find the Underdogs, either as the battle is starting or about to start. With Catherine's hat in tow, I'm sure it's more likely that the group will believe her about Catherine being kidnapped.[quote name='Aaryanna_Mom;807498]So I imagine that will end up coming about on account of the actions of the others, Victoria/Gustave/etc. I'm not sure how though. Any ideas?[/QUOTE]Something as powerful as the cannon could cause parts of the cave to collapse when fired. So perhaps the confusion from something like that could facilitate the group finding a way to free Catherine and Leonhart?[QUOTE=Shy'][size=1'] Donner absolutely has to die[/size][/quote]Good because seriously. He [I]soooo[/I] needs to die. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][quote name='Aceburner']Something is very wrong with this: this thread has existed for 2 days and still no Aaryanna?[/QUOTE]I think it's a given as to what I love. That and I'm getting slammed with homework lately. >_> I mean I didn't even notice this thread until now. XP But yeah, Bichon's are among my favorites, they don't shed, they're smart and they aren't hyper so you don't have to worry about them running around in circles barking. It's easy to get her calmed down when something gets her riled up. Plus they are lap dogs and very, very affectionate. So they just love being with you, even if it's only to curl up in the chair next to you while you do homework. :catgirl:[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][quote name='Aceburner']That is possibly the absolute worst reason I have seen for anyone to hate a show.[/QUOTE]I have to agree. I mean, I love slice of life shows like Fruits Basket, Lovely Complex and Lucky Star. Shigure and his 'high school girls' spiel just cracks me up to no end. XP[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Valencia had dropped off her passengers upon arriving in sector one. Not really caring one way or the other as to the decision the doctor had finally made. She got what she wanted, payment for her services as always. Once he, along with the kid and the dog, were out of her hair she started making arrangements for her real reason for coming to sector one. Unlike sector eleven, there was no goofing around or ignoring procedure when it came to making arrangements to dock or to transport to different locations. It was one thing to toy with the New Alliance who were spread to thin to really do anything about it, but here in sector one? Where security was tightest? If not for the profit to be had, she would have never come. Getting the necessary clearance codes to be there hadn't been a problem, bypassing any of the required security checks would be though and she had no desire to end up arrested by the military. Not that she would stay arrested for long, but still, it was a hassle she didn't need. [B][I]-You really shouldn't be doing this Valencia.-[/I][/B] Cassandra objected once she was docked at one of the space stations orbiting the main world.[B][I] -It's far too dangerous to consider an assignment like this.-[/I][/B] "[B]You really should quit trying to mother me Cassandra.[/B]" She said with a smile as she put on the tiny pouch for taking her hand held computer, something she rarely carried. But if she was going to take her disruptor pistols with her, she would need the authorization information for having them with her to present if challenged. A moment to make sure she had the data chip she was to deliver and she was set to head for the underground city where the High Council was located, or rather one of the chambers that connected to it. Permit or not, she was a civilian and therefore would not have the authority to take weapons with her for that particular city. [B][I] -Be careful Valencia, if you get into trouble, I won't be able to help you.-[/I][/B] "[B]I know.[/B]" And then she stepped through the transportation door, smiling politely at the official there who was expecting her arrival. One among many whose only job was to see to the flow of people coming and going in sector one. "[B]Valencia Sabina.[/B]" He frowned slightly upon realizing who she was. "[B]Your credentials are clear. Enjoy your stay.[/B]" She just smiled, thanked him and left as quickly as she could without drawing unnecessary attention. Even if she had clearance, that didn't mean others wouldn't find a means to give her grief. And like Cassandra said, once she got out in to the city proper, helping her would be difficult. Unlike other sectors, the cities underground on the main home world, were protected by powerful disruption shields on the surface, making it impossible to transport in or out unless one had the necessary military codes to accomplish such a feat. Valencia just paid it no heed, heading for the bar where her contact was to meet her and then followed the seedy man as he took her to his employer, the one interested in the data chip. The profit for delivering it was high, just as the potential for betrayal was as well. Though should they take that route, they would regret it. Cassandra would see to it. A moment later as they arrived at a rather expensive dwelling she began to wonder if she was making a mistake. But the tall well dressed man in the office inside seemed pleased to see her. "[B]Thank you for coming Miss Sabina, I trust you have the merchandise?[/B]" Dark brown hair that lazily covered his silver eyes did little to betray the hidden strength in how he held himself. Valencia just smiled, reached into her pouch, pulled the data chip and tossed it to him, waiting patiently while he checked the contents. Then while she waited, he made a point of transferring her fee into her personal account, instructing her to check when he was done. Something she did, putting her at ease since doing so indicated there would be no betrayal on his part. If he killed her now, he would never get the money back. "[B]Before you leave, I was wondering if you'd be interested in taking on new cargo?[/B]" There was something about the way he said cargo that caused her to raise an eyebrow. "[B]I assure you, it wouldn't take up much room.[/B]" "[B]Depends.[/B]" She grinned. "[B]On the cargo and on the price.[/B]" He named a figure, making her eyes widen slightly. Just what in the world could this cargo be that he would pay so much for it to be delivered? Especially if it really didn't take up much room as he was claiming. There were very few things that would fetch such a price just for delivery. "[B]This kind of cargo,[/B]" He switched on the side screen on the far wall, showing what had to be a cell with someone lying on the floor, clearly in bad shape from being beaten repeatedly. She was rendered a bit speechless, and had to think about it. Not on the thought of delivering a Versilan, but rather on what she had noticed in the image. Even torn and dirty, there was no mistaking the uniform of a Commander or the insignia of the[I] Creator[/I]. That was a mess she didn't need, it was one thing to steal the crystals for a flagship, yet another to deal in trafficking with their officers.[I] Oh hell.[/I] Valencia wanted to turn and simply leave, instead, she smiled charmingly at her host. "[B]How about we discuss the finer details over dinner? It's been a long trip and I could use a break.[/B]" He just smiled knowingly, after all, she did have a reputation of being ruthless in getting as much as possible from her clients. "[B]This way then.[/B]"[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][center][IMG]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest/victoriaann-chronicle.jpg[/IMG] [img]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest/fauntleroy-chronicle.jpg[/img] [img]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest/gustave-avatar.gif[/img] [img]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest/marieevangeline-chronicle.jpg[/img] [img]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest/gadgetgerrault2avatar.jpg[/img] [img]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest/maceyellen-chronicle.jpg[/img][/center] Victoria was getting tired, even after taking the time to stop and have something to eat and rest, the toll of so much walking was staring to show. Three large caverns according to the map and yet she still hadn't found the giant or Auntie Catherine. She was sure they were there, at least her aunt that is. After the last large cavern she had come across Catherine's hat in one of the tunnels with rails running through it. The funny notations on the map finally making sense as she had not realized that they referred to train tracks until she came across the first set. But why would anyone bother with train tracks? It made no sense and it was unfortunate that other than the tracks she hadn't seen any cars that she could use. Though part of her was wary of the idea, if someone was using magi technology or a steam engine, it would be too easy for someone to hear her coming. Being eleven didn't mean she wasn't smart enough to know that the Underdogs would not be happy with her showing up. Which was why she wanted to find the giant, she didn't see how she could help Catherine without the giant. "[B]I wish Lucy and Gustave were here,[/B]" She said for what felt like the hundredth time. If she couldn't find the giant, those two were the ones most likely to help her. [I]Maybe I should have waited to talk to him? [/I] With a shake of her head and a frown she dismissed the thought. Even if he was an adventurer, it was unlikely he would have brought her into the tunnels, maps or not. She might be able to convince him now that she had Auntie Catherine's hat, but it was such a long walk back and she was too stubborn to give up after having gotten so far. Auntie Catherine wouldn't give up and neither would she! Victoria Ann paused to shift her backpack, to ease how it was digging into her shoulders when she about jumped through the ceiling of the current tunnel she was in, the magi technology lantern dropping to the floor as she shied sideways in fright. A powerful vibration filled the tunnel she was in, causing the ground to tremble as if an earthquake was about to start. Victoria was pressed back into the wall, her heart pounding in fear as she waited for the ground to shake even more. But after a long moment, it settled down into a more gentle hum, constant but unchanging. [I]What kind of earthquake is this?[/I] She took several deep breathes as she gathered her waning courage and moved to pick up the lamp that was unharmed. She took another deep breath, let it out in a sigh and continued on her way. She hadn't gotten far when the sounds of someone approaching from behind caught her attention. [I]Underdogs! [/I] With a start of fear she took off, running as quickly as she could, hunting for a spot to hide. Finally spotting a niche barely big enough for her to squeeze in, putting her out of sight. Her hands shaking, she quickly turned off her lamp, just in time as moments later flickers of light began to reach her location. As the voices approached, it took her a moment to realize just what she was hearing. "[B]How could that child have gotten so far?[/B]" Fonty's voice sounded concerned. "[B]I imagine she used the maps, making it easier to move quickly.[/B]" "[B]Maps or not, how would she even know where to go Eva?[/B]" Macey pointed out. "[B]Maybe she was looking for large open spaces? Where the giant she was interested in would fit?[/B]" It was that boy Gadget, the one she didn't really know. "[B]It's what I would do.[/B]" "[B]I'm more concerned about what's causing the odd vibrations,[/B]" Gustave's voice! "[B]Something like that can't possibly be good, it worries me as to what is causing it. Staying down here is dangerous.[/B]" And then there was a sound that made her happy all over, a cooing noise that could only be Lucy as it sounded like she was straining against her master. "[B]Whoa Lucy! What is it girl?[/B]" Victoria couldn't take it any longer, bursting out of her hiding place once the group was closer, heading for them at a dead run, barely registering their surprised looks. "[B]Lucy! Gustave![/B]" She cried, brandishing Catherine's hat. "[B]The Underdogs have Auntie Catherine! I found her hat here in the tunnels![/B]" Gustave was off of Lucy and down to catch her up in his arms before the others could do more than stare. "[B]Whoa Victoria, slow down.[/B]" He said as she clung to him tightly. Victoria burst into tears, before looking up into his face, trusting in him to fix everything. "[B]I can't! I have to save her!"[/B][/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][quote name='Shy'][size=1]Okay, the cannon is activated so the air battle can begin. Great posts everyone! The tunnel group needs to figure out how to handle meeting up with Victoria/The Underdogs/Catherine. Try to use this thread to sort that out so that nobody gets confused. -Shy[/size][/QUOTE]Poor Catherine. >_< I don't know about getting to Catherine, but having talked to Shy and James I will be handling the part where the group catches up with Victoria... Oh is she in trouble! XP Anyway... *heads off to work on the post* [B]EDIT:[/B] And I am done. In case it's not clear, the vibration that I was referring to is the cannon that was just activated by Catherine. So that background hum/vibration in the tunnels is on account of the weapon. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Just so you know, I do have a post coming up soon... I know what I want to do, but it refuses to cooperate! Though I'm hoping to have it up either later today or tomorrow at the latest. After all, Valencia has some rather interesting stuff that she is up to. :p [B]EDIT: [/B]Okay I lied. >_> Turned out to be Tuesday. I blame school and homework. XP[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][quote name='James'][font=franklin gothic medium]Luckily I don't have to make that decision, heheh. I'm not sure who will follow on from me (Shy, possibly). I've basically set it up so that a) there will be two Chimaera going with them and b) the Chimaera will be carrying some supplies as well as riders. This should provide a bit of freedom to use those "supplies" if things get dangerous. It just gives a bit of poetic license for those involved. It's just a shame Gustave didn't get the chance to give Victoria one of the magitech compasses before she left...[/font][/QUOTE]I'd say either you or Shy could follow up on that. :p I imagine that even with her head start, the Chimeras move quickly. So I imagine that you'll find her quickly enough. As much as Victoria would have loved that gift and probably still will when she finally gets it. If she had been there... it's unlikely that she would have gotten the chance to sneak off before the adults left to take care of the business Fonty was up to. Which is of course why she took off, the timing was just too perfect to pass up. In her mind that is. And eleven or not, it will take a while before that stubborn streak of hers lets her slow down, even if she does get tired later on. I do know that when you finally catch up... >_> She is so going to be.... [I]oh sh..! [/I]I imagine she's going to get the lecture of her life for that particular incident of hers. As well as getting grounded for the rest of her childhood. Heh.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][CENTER][IMG]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest/victoriaann-chronicle.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Victoria Ann had been in the tunnels for what seemed like hours and hours but she knew from her pocket watch that such was not the case. It was more that the place was so unbelievably huge and though she was coming up on the first open space according to the map, it was most likely not big enough for a giant. She only wished that her magi technology lantern was stronger. It did put out a good bright light, but only for so far before everything else was shrouded in darkness. She shivered just a tiny bit and then pushed the feeling of being lost aside. After all it wasn't like she would have to backtrack to get out. There were lots of openings from the tunnels that lead into both High Czenoble and New Czenoble. Once she found the giant and Auntie Catherine, she could just look for the closest exit on the map and go out that way. Once there, Auntie Catherine would be able to make arrangements to get them back home. Though if she really had been snatched like she was thinking... she'd have to figure out how to rescue her with the giant's help. The sound of her footsteps changed as she walked into the first cavern area, the light from her lantern spreading out as the closeness of the tunnel she had just been in was left behind. Victoria paused and then upon realizing what she was seeing, ran forward with an excited cry. "[B]I can't believe that there are buildings here![/B]" It didn't take her long to look around since the buildings in question were but remnants and nothing more. When it became apparent that there was no giant, she pulled out the map to see where the next large space was. "[B]Hmmm,[/B]" She said to herself. "[B]Since the giant wasn't here, I should find one that's even bigger.[/B]" The next one being a ways on the map, making her frown a bit as she realized it was unlikely she'd finish before the day was over. "[B]Stupid Uncle Fonty, he should have listened to me, if we had come down here when I first told him, we would have found the giant already.[/B]" She grumbled as she started heading towards the tunnel she needed to take. "[B]And even if Harrison would have just gotten us lost... At least he could have been useful by carrying the backpack![/B]" She entered the next tunnel after pausing briefly to get a drink of water from her supplies. It was starting to make her shoulders a tiny bit tired since she wasn't use to carrying her backpack for such a long period of time. Determined to at least find the giant before the day was over she picked up her pace, still muttering to herself. "[B]Well at least someone is going to help Auntie Catherine... I just wish Gustave or Lucy were here. I bet Lucy could find her all by herself.[/B]" The shadows caused by the light from her lantern danced on the walls of the tunnel as she continued towards the next open space according to the map she had gotten from the Head Master's office. A thought occurred to her as she glanced down at it again. "[B]I wonder if that fool will realize I borrowed them?[/B]" Not that she cared if he did. If he hadn't been such a jerk, she would have asked first. She continued on her way, still talking to herself, as if to reassure herself that everything would be okay. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Hmmmm... I just about never eat bacon. :p About the only thing that comes close is those little bacon bits you get to put on salads. I have that every now and then. Guess it will have to leave my house out of it's path to world domination since we don't even have any in the fridge. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][quote name='Raiha'][COLOR="DarkOrchid"][FONT="Times New Roman"]Sooooo, you're fast forwarding to the part where she's already greeted Macey and hugged Lucy and then had to go back to the house?[/FONT][/COLOR][/QUOTE]Yeah, my post is after she left the stable where the Chimeras and Macey are, sorry if that wasn't clear. I was trying to convey how much her mind is elsewhere.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Adults need to realize that kids will only wait so long. :p Victoria Ann is off! She has slipped away and those precious maps are with her... Can we say oops? Better hope that Lucy can track her by scent. I would imagine that the adults won't even realize she's gone until several hours have passed. Since those in the house probably think she's out with Lucy, and Macey probably thinks she's back in the house. [B]EDIT:[/B] She didn't ignore Macey, she's just more focused on getting into the tunnels since at that point, she thinks the adults aren't going to help her. So other than my mention of her asking about Catherine, she was already thinking of sneaking away. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][CENTER][IMG]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest/victoriaann-chronicle.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] Victoria Ann was starting to get annoyed with everyone. How many times was she going to have to explain things before the stupid adults would get going? She didn?t have all day! She had put up with Fonty being a pain and all of the additional delays as well, but now? She wasn?t going to wait any longer. After making sure to give Lucy a proper greeting she had gone back to the house and fetched her backpack and cloak. Finding a spot to pull out the maps and see where the closest entrance to the tunnels was located. As she was reading it, the sounds of rain beginning to fall outside could be heard, causing her to frown a bit. If Fonty hadn?t been so difficult they would have been half way to where the giant was by now. It took her a little while to figure out where the closest entrance was. If she understood the map correctly it was a little ways from the house, back in the tree line a bit. Determined she stuffed the maps back in the backpack, hefting it on her shoulders as she then wrapped the cloak around her shoulders, securing it tightly to protect things from the rain. If the maps got soaked, they wouldn?t do her any good. The adults were in the main sitting room discussing stuffy business stuff while Macey was still outside tending to the Chimeras, if she went now, no one would be able to stop her. Decided she ran for the front door and opened it quietly, not wishing to attract attention. Fortunately the rain was very light, so fastening the hood of her cloak up was enough to keep it off of her. With one last look to make sure no one was watching, she then took off as fast as she could towards the trees to the south of the home. Fortunately the ground, though wet, was not enough to be slippery and she made good time getting to the trees. Once she was there and out of sight she slowed down, getting into her backpack and pulling out the map, as the branches of the fur trees sheltered the ground from the light rain. It was completely dry among the trunks of the tall trees. A tiny part of her felt guilty for leaving them behind but she shoved it aside. After all, in all that time, not one message had come from Auntie Catherine and if she had been at the coronation like the stuffy Head Master had thought, why hadn?t she come back with Macey? And asking Macey had only confirmed her belief that Auntie Catherine wasn't there since she told her she hadn't seen Catherine there. It was simple in Victoria Ann?s mind. Someone had to have snatched her like they had Grandfather Leonhart. After all, Catherine was [I]much smarter[/I] than he was. If the adults weren?t going to do anything to save her, she would. Victoria Ann pulled out her pocket watch to look at the time, frowning when she realized it was already just past two. She tucked it back in her pocket and looked at the map to make sure she was going in the right direction. If she understood the little notation correctly, the entrance would be in some sort of lumber mill. Though she hadn?t known one was there. A good half hour later, she was beginning to wonder if she was lost when she finally came to an old beaten up building in disarray. Puzzled she moved out of the cover of the trees to explore, wondering where the mill was. It wasn?t until she saw the sign that she realized it had to be really old like the maps. It probably hadn?t been used in over fifty years. Victoria Ann just smiled as she made her way into the ruined building. Being an older place like that only worked to her advantage. No adults to get past. It took her a little while to finally find the path into the tunnels. Once she was inside, she pulled out the map and her little magi technology lantern and hurried down the tunnel. Her eagerness to find Catherine and the Giant propelling her on as she practically ran through the tunnels, only pausing to check the map when they branched in more than one direction. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Just so you know people, this has not been forgotten. I'm looking on putting up an issue this upcoming weekend. After all, that Valentines Day prank practically begs to be covered, along with other things as well. Now I just need school to quit attempting to take over my life! XP[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][quote name='cocomo~']Well, I really hate One Piece! It pisses the hell out of me just looking at it. And it is so God damn annoying!! I don't understand how people could stand it. It just makes pirates look bad. -_-' Nothing personal. Coco*[/QUOTE]I can only imagine. I'm pretty sure someone in the thread mentioned that the English version of this show was utterly trashed and edited to the point that it made it really stupid. I know I'd be curious to see the original, at least once, I use to hate the style of animation for this show. However, watching Lovely Complex changed that. Anyway, my newest one for worst anime would be [B]Ikki Tousen[/B]. As Rach put it:[quote name='Rachmaninoff']It's the worse case of fighting and attempting to have a story all in the name of pointless fanservice and other unsavory stuff in it. [/QUOTE]And it's 100% true and more. I didn't even last more than a few episodes, it was that bad. XP [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][quote name='Shy'][size=1]Victoria Ann nodded and sat down to look over the maps to herself; she knew better than to keep pestering a grown-up when they were angry. However, if Uncle Fonty thought that she would give up on her rescue operation so easily he was sorely mistaken...[/size][/QUOTE]Heh, you'd think by now that Fonty would have learned that there is [I]no [/I] stopping Victoria Ann once she makes her mind up. I imagine he just might find himself chasing her through the tunnels in the near future. :p [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][center][img]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest/victoriaann-chronicle.jpg[/img] [img]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest/fauntleroy-chronicle.jpg[/img][/center] Victoria, for lack of a better word, was[I] plotting[/I]. Glancing through the maps she had found while figuring out how she would get into the tunnels. It shouldn't be too hard to find the Giant and Auntie Catherine. The giant would only be able to fit in so many places after all, the larger more open areas on the map. He might be able to squeeze through the other areas, but she doubted he'd sleep where it was cramped when there were places that weren't. The maps to the tunnels were a lot more extensive than she had originally thought though. Making it clear that a trip could take all day long.[I] I'd better get some stuff to take with me.[/I] She thought, having already decided that if Uncle Fonty wouldn't go, she'd find a way to slip away and go on her own. But even as busy as he was, it wasn't enough to stop him from noticing when she stood up. "[B]I mean it young lady, you are [I]not[/I] going into the tunnels so don't think I'm going to let you sneak off.[/B]" He said sternly, ignoring how Victoria was pouting. Victoria walked over and set the maps on the desk in front of Fauntleroy with a loud clatter. "[B]I'm hungry Uncle Fonty! All I want to do is go and get something to eat![/B]" It was partially true, she was just leaving out the bit about her gathering stuff from the kitchen for a trip into the tunnels, everything she would need would be in one of the pantries. "[B]I'll come right back once I'm done, I promise. I'll even leave the maps here with you to prove it![/B]" She didn't wait for him to answer but instead stormed out of the room, stomping her feet in anger, heading for where her backpack was located, picking it up to head for the kitchen. She paused at the door looking in at Fonty. "[B]Okay?[/B]" "[B]Fine, just be quick about it.[/B]" Victoria Ann didn't waste another moment, running for the kitchen, immediately heading for the pantry that had the emergency supplies should they ever need it. Without hesitation she emptied her backpack, placing all her books and stuff from school on one of the shelves. Unless her Uncle Fonty actually looked in her backpack, he'd never know that she had something else in there. She moved to the shelf that had supplies that were for true emergencies, dried fruit and other carefully wrapped bars that were suppose to keep well. She knew just what to take since she had seen Harrison sneaking stuff to Chaos for him and Josh to use for their own adventures into the tunnels. She finished with that and added other items that could be useful, including some of the little lanterns that were powered by magi technology. A moment later to stuff in some water bottles, made of a strange hard substance that didn't break when dropped, and she was set. There was just enough room to stuff the maps in if she so wished. Victoria quickly closed it and hefted it onto her back. It was a little heavier than her books, but not too much. And once she used some of the water, that would change. With a simile she ran back out and fixed herself a sandwich to take to the study, two of them, one for herself and one for Fonty, just in case he changed his mind. It wouldn't do to start a trip on an empty stomach, he'd just get tired to quickly. She grabbed something for both of them to drink and hurried back. "[B]What took you so long?[/B]" Fauntleroy said irritably, stopping when he realized she had something for him too. "[B]Ah, never mind, that was very thoughtful of you.[/B]" Victoria smiled and then froze at the next question. "[B]Why did you get your backpack? You're not going to need it at the summer house.[/B]" Victoria rolled her eyes. "[B]Oh seriously Uncle Fonty! Auntie Catherine would [I]never[/I] let me hear the end of it if I forgot my homework![/B]" A comment that just made him chuckle. "[B]I'm going to get us some jackets Uncle Fonty. It looks like it's going to rain and Alecia would never let [I]you[/I] hear the end of it if you got a chill and got sick.[/B]" She set the backpack down and took off again, this time fetching their cloaks. She set them down next to her backpack and fetched the maps, stuffing them inside before carefully closing it again. "[B]Are you almost ready?[/B]" She asked him after taking a bite of her sandwich, watching him carefully to see his response. "[B]Yes.[/B]" He said shortly, clearly preoccupied. "[B]Finish your lunch, we'll probably leave once you're done.[/B]" Victoria Ann just smiled, she wanted to leave a note for Alexander, so he'd know where she was going, but she didn't see a way to do it where Fauntleroy wouldn't notice. It was going to be tricky enough as it was, if he saw a note, she'd never manage to slip away.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][quote name='Shy'][size=1]I'll be having Fonty stay in Rosengard for now, so that he can run into Victoria Ann when she returns home to Rosengard. From there they can head to the summer home (although knowing Victoria Ann that's incredibly unlikely.)[/size][/QUOTE]Naturally, after all, she did go to the trouble to get those historical maps. It's more likely that she'll drag anyone she can into the tunnels with her and short of forcing her to leave, you'll never get her to that summer home. :p Trust me if Gustave and Lucy show up for any reason, she'll drag them along too. Also... am I the only one who finds the idea of total strangers taking pictures of their character creepy? As well as the idea of being shot from a distance? *shudder* That was really mean! >_< Oh and before I forget, the longer it seems that Catherine just left without a note, the more convinced Victoria Ann will be of foul play. She knows Catherine wouldn't abandon her duty as a teacher or go to the coronation without some form of note to the others. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR="goldenrod"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]Whee! My post is finally up! XP Sorry that took so long, I really wanted to use a picture and finding one that actually fit was a pain. That is until Crystia gave me a link to a rather cool artist over at DeviantArt. Heh, next time, I'll remember to pester her instead of simply hunting on my own. Seriously, that tag system over there sucks royally when you want to hunt for something rather specific. XP[/FONT][/COLOR]