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[Font=Arial]?Yes! In your face Weskar,? Ada cheered triumphantly as she threw her cards down. ?Royal flush baby!? ?You win, fine; I have to work as your, slave for a week.? Weskar replied, muttering, ?I swear to god, if I have to wear so much as one thong.? ?Now, I?ve got a helicopter to catch to the Mushroom Kingdom, I?ve entered myself in another one of those tournament things. This time, winning?ll put me in a good spot in the Mushroom Kingdom.? Ada explained quickly. Without listening to whatever Weskar had to say, Ada clipped on her weapons belt and grabbed her bag. She was off again to face new people, hopefully to make new friends and to win this time. That bloody plumber voted her off, so she had to tread carefully if she wanted to keep up in this contest. She slammed the door behind her without saying anything else to Weskar, who just sat there puzzled. He would never understand women. [I]Hours later?.[/I] Ada hopped out of the helicopter and waved to the pilot as she cleared the area. She had finally arrived in the big M.K. and she was ready to do whatever the plumber could throw at her. She smiled and walked over to the castle and opened the door, awaiting something horrendous or something that would say kupo after everything. Instead, she was greeted with a grinning Mario and Luigi at the top of the stairs. ?Welcome to your-a humble abode-a.? Luigi said, smiling. ?Yes, Ada, we?ve-a been expecting you-a.? Mario said, grinning. ?Well, I missed you too Mario. Funny how you only survived one challenge after me, no?? Ada asked wickedly. ?Yes-a, well, that?s-a the way the cookie-a crumbles.? Mario replied humbly. ?Don?t worry plumber man. No hard feelings from my side of the court. It was probably better anyway. Have you seen the challenge the four are on right now? It?s wow. Just wow.? Ada responded casually. ?And let?s-a end our conversation there-a. We don?t want to frighten anyone else off.? Mario said quickly. ?Right. Seems I found a sore spot.? Ada exclaimed, smiling. Mario just blushed and didn?t say anything, praying for someone else to walk in.[/font]

[Font=Arial][Size=1][B]Name:[/B] Unknown [B]AKA:[/B] Sidearm [B]Age:[/B] 23 [B]Gender:[/B] Male [B]Appearance:[/B] [URL=http://www.animestocks.com/gallery/?v=i&id=Gundam%20Seed/Screenshots/Kira%20Yamato&i=5]Sidearm[/URL] [B]Personality:[/B] Sidearm is a very happy-go-lucky kind of guy. He loves nothing more than to jabber with someone over nothing. Known to talk off the ear of even the most talkative of people, he loves to be around people, not caring if they hate or love him. A different side of Sidearm also presents itself on occasion. Keeping his anger all bottled up, he releases it only when the situation calls for it, e.g. battle. It really depends on the situation though. Sidearm all around just loves to be around people, but even more so, he loves his job. Every possible scenario brings him upon a new image of someone dying. From the typical prostitute to rich man and the cutting off of certain manly parts and slow bleeding to death, to the really exciting stealth missions that end in a shootout, Sidearm loves it all. All and all, Sidearm seems pretty two dimensional, although deep down, he harbors feelings for Kage. I mean, what bisexual man wouldn?t feel the least bit attracted to someone who dressed that well and always looked great? Sidearm?s not sure if Kage harbors any feelings at all, much less for him, but if he does, Sidearm?d always be open for anything. [B]Biography:[/B] Sidearm grew up in the Bronx, New York. His parents died when he was three, so he and his big brother and he moved in with a friend. They lived peacefully enough, watching each other?s back and having fun. When his brother, who was four years older than he was, joined a gang with a group of his friends, Sidearm became constantly worried. Everywhere he went; he only traveled in daylight and always carried a switchblade on his person for fear of being beat up. One day, a kid in class came up to him and slammed him into a wall. ?I heard what your brother did to my brother, and I won?t let something like that just not be avenged.? That was the beginning of one of Sidearm?s bloodiest fights as a kid. From the start, Sidearm knew that this was not going to be a fair fight, as the entire group behind him began to circle around. First, a punk about his height stepped up, throwing his fists up. Sidearm just watched as he ran at him. Sidearm stepped to the side and stuck his foot out, tripping the kid up. He fell face forward and got his first taste of asphalt. The next idiot to step up looked like he was at least two years older than Sidearm. He did not run at Sidearm, but instead started in slowly, while circling. Sidearm did not move around, but instead followed him with his body. When he did attack, Sidearm ducked and tried to sweep him off his feet, but he was too smart for that. He just stepped back and grabbed Sidearm?s leg as it swept by. He picked Sidearm up and held him, laughing. Sidearm was not going to let this scare him, instead starting to get a swinging motion down. He was not trying to break free this way, but instead loosen something in his pocket; a very important something. As he felt it fall, he caught it and flicked the switch, the ?swish? sound it made echoing around the empty playground. To this day, Sidearm will swear that he ripped through the arm from one end to the other, but deep down he?ll never know, because the knife was torn from its perch as the boy dropped him. The muscle was destroyed, without a doubt, but Sidearm wondered if he did any damage to the bone. Either way, he rolled out of the way of the other guy and looked around the circle. Every single one of those boys took a step back as the boy held onto his gushing arm with the other. Sidearm quickly darted for the large fence that separated the street and the playground. His only thought was freedom. Just a simple climb and he would be away from those creeps. He could come back with his brother and his brother?s friend. Then they could? His train of thought was stopped as a pair of arms grabbed onto him as he sprang for the fence. He still had a hold on the chain link, but it was quickly weakening. If he let go, it would be all over for him. He couldn?t let go? The pair of arms ripped him off the fence and threw him onto the ground. Sidearm tried to land on his feet, but he instead landed on his back. A large form sat on him and Sidearm began to lose breath. As things began to blackout, Sidearm felt the weight suddenly leave. He shook his head, returned to reality and quickly stood up. He looked around and saw the mass that had been sitting on him squirming around in pain. He turned to see who had done what and there was his brother. He smiled at Sidearm, waved and started walking towards him. Sidearm ran over to him and as he went to hug him, he felt the knife pierce through his stomach. Behind Sidearm?s brother stood the bastard that had challenged Sidearm in the first place. He twisted it and laughed as Sidearm?s brother fell to the ground, dead. Sidearm flicked the blade in his pocket and without thinking plunged it into the kid?s head. He pulled it out and did it again, grinning like crazy. He felt the knife finally pierce the skull and enter the brain. He twisted it as much as he could and was still grinning as the body fell. Sidearm then realized what he had done and fled. He ran back to his friend?s house where he spilled the story. There, he found out that his brother had killed that boy?s brother over Sidearm. Sidearm ran to the room he and his brother shared and stayed there for three days. He cried, mourned and realized what he had to do. He had to kill. Killing from that day forth became his primary goal. He trained in the streets of the Bronx. Everyone feared his gang after about a month and no one challenged them. By the time he was 18, Sidearm was one of the more feared names in all of New York. Any and Everywhere he went, people would bend over backwards to please him. It was in a party that Sidearm got his first taste in the life of an assassin. There in attendance was Sidearm, his friend and a girl named Trish. They had decided to join in on the party, after they heard that was being held by one of the most known members of the New York mafia. Sidearm, being the paranoid that he was, wanted information on his rival. Unfortunately, he didn?t expect the member to be ready. Upon entering, he was stripped of all weapons and tied up. His two friends were allowed in and he was taken to the basement. He sat in a small dark room for hours it seemed. Finally, someone came and took him to another room with Trish and his friend strapped down to a table. There, the torture began. First, they roughed Sidearm up a bit, but quickly switched to the two women on the table. The cut off various parts of the women and finally injected them with arsenic. The entire time, he cried as their screams reached he ears and he screamed as they died. As he awaited his inevitable death, his salvation came in the form of the man. Apparently, the don and the man were great friends, and after the man had heard about Sidearm?s death grip on the Bronx, he wanted to meet the man behind the name. Sadly, he met only with a boy just out of puberty. He did not let that discourage him and struck Sidearm a deal. If he came to work the man, the don would forget his problem with Sidearm. Sidearm was in no position to decline, so he signed on, training only a bit with his baseball bat. He learned the trade quickly and by 20 he was a full functioning member of the Tokyo Elite. [B]Weapon:[/B] To keep himself humble, Sidearm uses a metal baseball bat to bludgeon his opponents and finishes them off the his pocket knife, which always a pocket at the shoulder, no matter what outfit Sidearm has on. [B]Alliance:[/B] Tokyo Elite[/font][/size]

[Color=DarkBlue]I promise, this is chapter 6. ^^ Now, I know I said I was going to post anything until June, but I had Chapter 6 looked over by Lady Katana and I also wanted to make an another announcement, so I figured, what better way than to post Chapter 6? First the chapter, since I know that's what the fans want.[/color] [Font=Arial][B]Moving In From On Top[/B] JJ moaned and picked himself off from the floor. Whatever asshole had decided to bring a plant vase over his head was going to get in the worst way. He reached for his gun. Not there. Cursing, he was thrown back to the floor by his assailant ?You saw me in the park in Rome, didn?t you?? he barked. ?How the hell did you find me and what the hell are you doing in my room?? JJ questioned, leery. ?Very easy JJ, my friend. It?s logical, really. You know I?m still alive, there?s nothing more to it,? he answered, proudly. ?Look, how about we let it slide, I mean, you?ve been dead for what, three years now? I need to get out of here and either way; I?m going to forget about you,? JJ said, throwing the shadow?s foot off his back. It all happened in a second. JJ jumped up and the shadow?s foot connected with his stomach, causing JJ to cough up blood. He bowled over and the shadow knocked him flat on his ass. ?Damnit JJ! Don?t make this harder than it need to be. I don?t want to have to hurt you anymore than necessary before you die. Annie?s next on my list, so hey, you?ll have company in hell,? the shadow yelled, whipping out JJ?s own gun and pointing at his temple. ?Move and I?ll shoot. Like I said, you?re going to die either way, but I figure you?ll want to know why I didn?t die before I put a bullet between your eyes,? the mystery man said, his eyes seeming to radiate heat. ?Yeah, I?m seriously wondering how you seemed to just survive an explosion that killed over 200 people,? JJ replied sarcastically. ?Very simple. I left before the bomb went off,? the man said, circling him slowly. ?You?re shitting me. There?s no way you could ever even begin to think that you got out of there before?? JJ?s voice trailing off. ?What, before your little friend, before the brave great American patriot, codename White, was blown into little, itty, bitty pieces?? the man behind the mask sneered. ?Go to hell. White was a better man than you?ll ever be,? JJ sneered right back. ?Don?t be so sure. But I guess I?ll leave for him to tell you. If you survive, that is. Now, it?s time for the ever so cliché, duel to the death. Take your weapon and face me like a man, JJ,? the man said, spitting on him. ?One condition.? JJ said as he stood and grabbed his weapon ?What would that be?? the shadow asked, ever so curt. ?Take off the mask, show me your face,? JJ replied, stone faced. ?So be it,? He pulled off the facemask. ?It begins,? JJ whispered and leveled his gun. **** The airplane itself was not the problem. No, it was those two that were in it. Those two damn bitches that stole his glory. He and Jordan were the ones he deserved this mission. They could have stolen those bones quicker without having to take the one most important person to a certain CIA agent. Of course, that was all moving according to plan, but still, the CIA was going to be hot on everyone?s trail from now on. Sadly, Mimmi?s say was the law, so all Alex could do was sit and sulk watching as the woman took off. He turned to Jordan who had dosed off. He poked him and he jumped. ?Wha??!? He exclaimed. ?They took off. It?s time to get Annie and put the plan into action. If we want to try and stop what he?s doing in the Alps, we have to hurry.? Alex explained, turning the car on. ?Right, but why wake me?? Jordan muttered. ?Because, you gotta call Annie, you idiot. She said to call once the girls had taken off.? ?Right. Where?s the phone?? ?You should know where the phone is.? ?But, you had it last.? Alex punched him in the arm and snarled, ?I did not, now find the phone before I steal your blanket and burn it.? ?Not blankieee~!? Jordan cried, squirming around in his seat. ?Idiot.? Alex said, shaking his head. ***************** ?We should travel like this more often.? Change exclaimed, stretching back in the reclining seat. ?Yeah, private jets are the way to travel.? Cherry Blossom responded, smiling. They had finally received orders on another assignment and their spirits were high. Cherry Blossom had even done her hair up for the assignment, causing more than a couple of guys to stare as they left. Change could not pass up the opportunity to joke at any free moment. ?Yeah, Sakura, going anywhere special?? or ?Sakura, looking rather womanly today.? filled the air as the two joked on about it. By the time an announcement of arrival was made, both women seemed to have butterflies in their stomachs. Not a word could be heard from either of the women as they disembarked from the plane and got into the limo. The first spoken word came from Change and it was more of a grunt. The two needed to change into their uniforms, so they turned around and quickly changed. Ever since the incident with Lemon, no one wanted to be caught with his or her clothes off. That was, after all, how they caught Lemon. She had been sleeping with one of the various guards and while she was, riding him, she had been sending the signal, which was usually not easily decoded. This time, she made an error in her moment of ?passion? and forgot to encrypt the message which in turn alerted the guards which warranted her arrest and lead to the entire execution process. The talk around the entire organization was that Lemon had been a CIA spy and now Cherry Blossom and Change were going to recruit the boss of the CIA?s son onto their side. Neither of the women knew if that was true or not, but one could never be too sure with office rumors. They just took in stride and prepared to make this mission smooth and fast. The quicker he joined, the quicker they could get onto part two of the mission. Namely, stealing the bones of one, Napoleon Bonaparte. Of course, the target would not receive this bit of information until after the initial pick up, but what one does not know, doesn?t hurt one, correct? Cherry Blossom shrugged off the mental questions as the limo pulled up to the massive iron gates. The school?s crest, a griffon and dragon curled around each other with a C and A in between, was emblazed upon it and gave a feeling as if the pair was watching you. Change shuddered as they gates quickly swung open, which were very modernized, despite their looks. Cherry Blossom laid a hand of support on her shoulder and the pair of them got out as the gates swung shut, the sound echoing across the cold, dead plaza. Cherry Blossom then did something funny, causing Change to give her a strange look. ?Well Erika, we?d better be getting inside, shouldn?t we?? Change, now Erika it seemed, looked at Cherry Blossom weirdly. Cherry Blossom knew that using a first name was the biggest taboo in the organization. Why did she just call Erika by her first name, much less her real one? That was the one secret they had sworn to take to the grave. The two women walked up to the door and it swung open, almost as if magic. The entire place was starting to serious creep out the both of them and wishes of turning back crumbled as the doors swung shut. Erika and Cherry Blossom both shuddered and took a last look at the door. They wouldn?t see the other side of it for a while. JJ clutched his side. While still trying to keep his gun pointed at him, he doubled over in pain. What was going on? JJ let out a low moan and fell over. The now unmasked man just smiled and walked over to JJ who was still squirming in pain. He laid his right boot upon the younger spy?s hunched over form and pressed down. JJ collapsed with a yell. The pain was overwhelming. He had never felt anything so painful in his entire life. Not even when the Russian border police caught him and tortured him for two weeks could compare to what he felt in his stomach. If he could just make the pain go away, then he could shoot the grinning bastard standing over him. That was when the pain shot from his stomach to his head, as if it had traveled through his spinal cord. He threw his hands to his ears and shouted out, but he could not hear it. No, the man JJ had called friend less than a year ago was holding a sonic emitter over his head, sending out the waves currently destroying JJ?s eardrums. JJ opened his eyes and tried to survey his surroundings. The only thing he could do at this point was grab the book sitting on the table and beat his assailant until he dropped the emitter. The chances of that working were about six million to none, but JJ valued his eardrums, so he dove for the book. The masked man, not knowing what he was doing, followed. This played into JJ?s plan almost perfectly as he grabbed hold of the book and brought down upon the hand that held the emitter. The man let out a yell and JJ brought the book down on his other hand that held JJ?s revolver. He quickly grabbed it and shot at the man?s foot, causing him to fall over in total shock. He shot again at his kneecap, obliterating his chance of trying to get away. This jackass had gone far enough and it was time for JJ to get a couple of answers from him. JJ shot out the other kneecap for pleasure and grinned as his face strained. ?So, jackass, like the pain?? JJ asked, keeping the gun pointed at his heart. ?You know I do. Have you not asked Annie about our ?sexcapades?,? He arrogantly questioned. ?You know damn well I know about those. Hell, I probably have a recording of them somewhere around my collection. That?s not the point. You went too far. It is time for you to answer a shit load of questions.? JJ demanded. ?I ain?t answering a single thing I don?t want to.? The man responded. ?Fine, how did you escape the bomb?? JJ asked. ?Not telling. White?ll explain it all when the time comes.? He replied curtly. ?Well, why not tell Annie you were still alive? She was devastated after you ?died?.? JJ tried. ?She knew. After she moved to where she is right now, she was told.? He responded. JJ faltered for a second. She knew the entire time and didn?t say anything? JJ was starting to worry about having known his sister at all. Why did she hold so many things secret? Especially after what they had lived through together. JJ just shook his head and shot a bullet into the guy?s head. He could not deal with this anymore. The lying and distrustfulness of Annie was really starting to disturb JJ deeply. He really needed to sit down and talk with Annie now. Either way, the dead figure in front him would need to be disposed of. Annie had once told JJ she hated his guts, so he guessed she would not mind too much, although the glint of doubt shimmered brighter. Either way, Joe would never say another word or try to kill another person. His days of that were over. JJ grabbed the top blanket on his bed and draped it over the body. He shed no tears and grabbed the things he, Kei and Hugo would need. He then closed the door and put the do not disturb sign up. He and the other two would need to leave and fast. They only had an hour to get to the airport now. ******* Cherry Blossom and Erika wadded through the crowded halls to the dean?s office. Cherry Blossom?s skirt was already starting ride up, so she stopped to fiddle with it. Erika did not notice and just kept walking, quickly losing her partner in the overcrowded hallway. It was not until she found herself alone in front of the glass door that she realized anything. Cherry Blossom, meanwhile, was starting to feel that sense of worry you feel when you are doing something you should not be and people are watching you. She turned around, looking for anyone suspicious and Erika at the same time. She did not see either, she finally found hope in the fact that a bell had rang and the flow of students was slowly receding. Cherry Blossom sighed annoyed and stamped her foot. That was when someone tapped her on the shoulder and caused her to jump and yelp. She also reached for her throwing knifes stashed in her socks, but she quickly remembered where she was and turned around instead. ?Hi. I?m sorry to have scared you. My name?s Kat and that sulky guy over there is Liam. We noticed, well, Liam noticed you were lost and I thought we might be able to help you find whatever you?re looking for.? The blonde haired girl stated, smiling. ?Uh, yeah. I could use some help. Which way is the dean?s office?? Sakura asked, smiling back. ?Yeah, we?ll show you. Liam! Dean?s office!? Kat shouted over her shoulder, bringing life to the sandy-haired boy?s face. ?Right this way m?dear.? Liam replied, bowing. ?My name?s Sakura, by the way. I just transferred here due to, well, let?s just say I know how to please a guy. My friend was also a part of that particular time, so our parents sent us here to learn how to control our lovely hormones. From the looks of things, it seems like they?ll only get a workout here. My ego too if things go well.? Sakura stated, chuckling. Liam and Kat stared at Sakura for a second and then laughed with her, until all three of them had tears streaming down their cheeks. Sakura that she was smooth enough to make the joke, Liam and Kat because they did not have any idea what else to do. Finally, after the trio got control over themselves again, they walked to the dean?s office, finding a steaming Erika along the way. Sakura only smiled at her and pulled her to the side, whispering words of apology in her ear. ?If only looks could kill.? Erika thought sarcastically. The foursome walked quickly to the dean?s office, got Erika and Sakura?s schedules sorted out and then headed on their merry little way to the dorms. ?I?m warning you now. You?re not going to get a good room. The dorm producer is the biggest bitch on earth. Luckily though, you guys will get to stay together, because?? Kat started. ?Oh! You two must be Sakura and Erika. We have been waiting for you. I am Kitty and he is Stuart. We just replaced Sara and Vicky for dorm room supervision. You guys are going to be in room 504. It?s up the stairs two flights and last room on your right.? Kitty exclaimed. ?Thanks. Are we going to get--? Sakura started. ?Here are your room keys. Do not lose them, because they are worth about four or five nights out, which you only get once a month. So, don?t lose ?em, ?kay?? Stuart explained, eyeing Erika. ?She?s taken, so do not even try.? Sakura said quickly, grabbing Erika?s shoulder. ?If you ever get lonely, I?ll be here!? Stuart shouted after her, earning a punch in the stomach from Kitty. Kat and Liam walked up to the two women and Liam took Sakura?s luggage. Liam smiled and winked at her as Kat leaded the way, all the while, chatting with Erika. ?So, you got a boyfriend back home?? Liam whispered to Sakura. ?No, actually, I don?t. You?? She asked, looking into his blue eyes. ?Nope. Although the saying about CA is, don?t you? Of the ten boys here, eight are gay and two are in love with older women.? Liam exclaimed. ?And you fall where in that saying?? Sakura asked, amused. ?I?m the eleventh guy.? Liam replied, starting up the stairs. Sakura chuckled and followed him. They came upon the room in no time and Liam and Kat left the pair for an hour to go down and grab something to eat. Sakura and Erika were planning to freshen up first, or so they said. ?Done the sweep yet?? Erika asked, undoing her shirt. ?Yeah, we?re clear.? Sakura answered, putting on a tie. ?Good, so, how are we going to find the target?? Erika asked. ?I?ve got bugs on Liam, Stuart and Kat. How else other than playing our part?? Sakura answered, batting her eyes. ?Well, you could just sleep with Stuart?.? Erika started. Sakura threw a pillow at her and laughed. This mission was going to a piece of cake. ?We?ve established contact, shall we kill them now?? ?No, wait a bit. Let them lead you to the target.? ?Right. BonBon out.?[/font] [Color=DarkBlue]Well, the brings us to the announcement. Instead of updating with chapters. Until June, I will be updating with character profiles much like those found at the back of Bleach. Our own Ezekiel will be doing sketches for everyone, so look forward to that. And I'm going to hold off on the cast list. It's better in the credits anyway. ^^[/color]

[Font=Arial]Jamie never ceased to amaze JJ with her plans. Although this last one of hers was just plain stupid. Going on off your own was the one thing you did not do when overrun with mutants was on the menu for your city. He sighed as she took off and grabbed his leather jacket. If she was going to go off, he was going for a ride. JJ shut up the little home away from home and walked over to his motorcycle. He straddled it and sighed. Every time he got on, the guilt he felt over the entire seemed to grow. Maybe it was because of where he had found it. Maybe it was whom it belonged to before. Maybe he just could not control his feelings of guilt over the entire incident. Whatever the reason, it was getting to the point to where JJ did not like to drive around anymore. Of course, his and Jamie?s survival depended on the bike, so JJ swallowed it all down. The exact same thing he did as he kicked the kickstand back and drove off onto the deserted street. Like most nights, JJ was alone with his thoughts and feelings which were slowly starting to scare him. Every night, he felt the phantom pain of losing someone special to him. The same deal, every second he slept. Their face would swim by him, their last moment etched as they swam. The pain, sadness, anger and surprise still gave JJ goose bumps. Even now, he shivered a little. Yeah, if anyone were to ask, he could just say it was the wind, but then he would be lying. This really was not very unusual these days. But then again, what was usual when your world ends? JJ was lost in thought he almost hit the woman standing in the middle of the street waving her hands around. He slammed the brakes back and the motorcycle skidded to a halt as the woman jumped out of the way. JJ jumped off the ?cycle and rushed over to where he thought the woman was. She was already standing and waving her hands again when JJ found her. She rushed over to him, her breath raspy. ?Can?you help me? There?s?man? maybe dead?? She sputtered out. ?What? Dead!? Why the hell worry about him then?? JJ shouted, still pissed about her stunt. ?Don?t yell at me! There?s a man possibly dead or dying in that corner over there. Can you help me move him?? The woman demanded. ?Why should I?? JJ questioned. ?Because, you might as well be one of them if you don?t.? The woman replied coldly, looking up into JJ?s eyes. Recognition hit JJ like a sack of bricks as he followed the woman. ?Sakura, is that you?? He asked, watching her expression. ?Yeah, how?d you know?? She asked, turning around. ?It?s me, JJ.? He replied. ?JJ!? You?re still alive! Oh my?? She muttered. JJ grabbed Sakura into a quick hug and kept walking, seeing the ?patient? immediately. ?What do you want me to do?? JJ asked, tossing a look at Sakura. ?You have to have some kind of shelter. Help me get him there. I think his wounds are treatable.? Sakura explained. ?You think? Sakura, I can?t risk yours and my life for some guy that?s probably going to die.? JJ said, sadly. ?I don?t care JJ. You have a sidecar for the bike, no? I can ride behind you or wait behind while you take him back. I can take of myself very well. I?m still alive, am I not?? Sakura questioned. ?Damn right. I gotta go back to my ?hole? first and pick the sidecar up. I?ll be back as soon as possible. Put up something so I know where to stop, ?kay?? JJ yelled over his shoulder. ?Will do!? Sakura called back. JJ hopped on his bike and rode back with little problem. He ran into a mutant, but he just rammed it with the motorcycle and kept driving. He arrived into the ?garage? he parked the bike in normally and quickly attached the sidecar. A screw here, a bolt here and viola. ?You just attached the sidecar! You can now take more than one person with you!? JJ chuckled at his joke and he hopped back on the bike. Zelda jokes were all the rage when? He stopped his train of thought and kept focused on the road, watching for Sakura?s sign. Instead of a sign, he saw Sakura herself with the unconscious guy in her tow. He pulled over and quickly loaded him into the sidecar. ?Coming?? JJ asked Sakura, patting the back of the motorcycle. ?Yeah, got a helmet?? Sakura asked as she hopped onto the back. ?Nope.? JJ said, chuckling. He took off smiling and yelling into the wind, Sakura giggling on the back. It was almost like old times. Almost.[/font]

[Font=Arial]You know, I was thinking. The guild itself is big enough now, we need to start taking part in guild battles. We've got two or three great character builders here and with their help we could really start to build up a team from the ground up. With Factions on the horizon, what better way to bring it in than make the end tournament? We could go all the way if we really put our time into it. Anyone else with me?[/font]

[Color=DarkBlue]Name: Ada Wong Game: Resident Evil 2 and 4 Portrait: [URL=http://www.aquamarine.nu/ada/images/gallery/off_render-re4-001.jpg]Here[/url] Experience: ?Where shall I start? Besides helping Leon escape Raccoon City after the T-Virus was unleashed was my first adventure. My second lead me to Spain to steal the sample that was being held there, all the while, helping Leon again. My biggest accomplishment though, has to be getting as far as I did in the Survivor Competition. I enjoyed working with everyone that I did and going against everyone I did in the contests.? Reason: ?Very simple. A certain plumber sitting in the chair up there voted me off the Survivor contest. It?s time for a little revenge. Uh? I mean, I?ve taken a liking to the whole contest thing and this is just another way for me to try and make it to the top.[/color]

[Font=Arial]?Jamie, are the on our tails?? JJ asked, jumping over a box. ?Oh yeah. Can?t you hear them drooling?? Jamie yelled, grabbing her crowbar. ?Well, I was hoping we were just running for our health!? JJ said, chuckling. That was when the mutant popped up in front of them, bringing the pair to a halt. JJ snarled and whipped out his pistol from its halter at his waist. Jamie already had her crowbar and she smashed it into the mutant's head, sending blood flying. JJ had his eyes on the three or four mutants that had been chasing the pair. He squinted and fired off a round, smiling as a mutant went down. He aimed and shot the other two in the legs. JJ was feeling rather adventurous today, so he decided to try to take them down in hand-to-hand combat. The first mutant jumped and the silver of JJ?s knife glittered in the sunlight as it embedded itself in the mutant?s skull. JJ jerked the knife and nodded as he heard the sound of brains losing what little function they still held. The second mutant had seemed to get a bright idea as it snuck up behind JJ, ready to take of bite of his still living flesh. He never saw the crowbar that smashed into his skull and took him from the world of the living for a second time. JJ whirled around and sighed relieved as Jamie stood, bouncing her crowbar over the dead mutant. ?So what?s our total for today now?? Jamie asked, sitting down on one of the various crates littered around the deserted parking lot. ?I?m at 6 and you?re at 5.? JJ replied, wiping the sweat off his brow. The sun was beating down upon the open space and it was unbelievably warm. Ever since..well, ever since then the temperatures had seemed to go up during the day and down during the night. Most people would collapse under it all, but Jamie and JJ had just worn incredibly light clothing and hoped for the best everyday. It had been a week since JJ?s transmission and no one had said anything. He did not know if there were any other survivors still in the city, so Jamie and JJ went on patrol everyday to hope and find some. The mutants were becoming smarter and two was starting to seem like a small number. Just thinking about the mutants gave JJ the creeps. From serious facial issues to third arms and legs, JJ seemed to see something new every time he fought another one of them. Maybe it was just a trick of the light, but the last bunch?s ears and noses seemed enlarged. JJ was a pessimist, no questions there. However, if the sense organs were growing, did that mean that brain capacities were as well? JJ shuddered at the thought and did not mention it to Jamie. He just took a cigarette from her and lit it. There was one more day off his already worthless life.[/font] [Color=DarkBlue]OK people we're up and running now. You start alone somewhere in the city. You've heard JJ's broadcast and are currently looking for everyone. Nobody join up within their first three or four posts. You can meet each other afterwards, but not JJ and Ezekiel. They'll find you, because they have a motorcycle and you don't. :p[/color]

[Font=Arial]This had to be a joke. There was no way, no way that headquarters were such big assholes. Not only were they shoving some little time card punching prick into a very important position, they were shoving a young time card punching prick on them. Boom had already begun forming ideas about him just by his entrance. One thing that really rubbed Boom the wrong way was his tone. It was as if he was trying to sound like he was making this all up, although Boom noticed right away that he had a line and someone was telling him what to say. That didn?t impress Boom one bit and it just gave off the impression that he had no idea what he was really dealing with. She had stopped listening to him after ?Larce? made the comment about Levack and now tuned in as he finished. She was not sure if she would be able to ask questions or anything of the like, so she raised her hand, out of humor more than anything. ?Yeah, I want to know how long you?ve been sitting behind a desk. Two, maybe three months? And, are you going to be doing anything at all on this new operation? You look like you?d see blood and go weak kneed.? Boom asked, a smile creeping upon her face. ?Well, seeing as how you have the mission assignments in front of you, I figure you could answer that question yourself.? Larce replied coldly. ?Just making sure.? Boom called back. Boom opened the folder and started shuffling through the papers. The first assignment she saw was Bon Bon?s. The sniper was?doing absolutely nothing. That was odd and a bit disturbing for something like this, because in all honesty, who could not use a bit of cover? Boom was about to question things, but she looked at Bon Bon and decided not to. Her assignment was next and Boom smiled. At least she would be taking her new shipment of Tritonal 8-/20?s out for a spin. The shipment that Boom had been waiting for had finally come in, so she had already made about 5 or 6 of those babies. They were tight and in some ways too tight. The explosion radius was nice but too big in some cases. Then again, in all fairness, she had already tested them? Boom decided to not think about that and shut her folder. She looked at Bon Bon who had a look of split confusion and anger. Boom thought about saying something or getting up, but she did not, because it probably would have made the situation worse anyway. Boom smiled in her direction when she looked and hoped it showed some sign of support. Boom also began to think about what guns they were going to need. The standard side arms for everyone, possibly something extra for Lynch and herself would be needed. The Tritonals of course and a couple of flash grenades for everyone. The plans seemed to be unendless as Boom grabbed a sheet of paper out of her folder and began to start a list. A bad habit of hers was forgetting things and this was something that she did not need to forget. After about two or three minutes, Boom put her pen down and looked up at ?Larce? again. He was still standing there, briefcase sitting on the table. Boom wondered if it would kill him to sit down. Probably not protocol, but the hate he was going to get from everyone, it really did not matter. Respect was going to be something Larce would earn and it was not going to come easily. Boom hoped he realized that. She herself had already decided to plant a little something in Larce?s room just in case he decided to do something everyone really did not like. Surprises were always nice, no?[/font] OOC: It starts! Finally! :p

[Font=Arial][B]Name:[/B] JJ Azunio [B]Gender:[/B] Male [B]Age:[/B] 17 [B]Appearance:[/B] [URL=http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3827/guys527il.jpg]JJ[/URL] with his sword. [B]Sphere:[/B] Dark [b]Powers:[/b] Being the holder of the Sphere of Dark, JJ can control darkness. His most unnoticeable talent is to dim the world around him with a single thought. He can also launch off balls of darkness, which can engulf his opponent in a momentary darkness giving him the upper hand. He can also travel invisible through the darkness, although holding it for long periods of time drain him fully. At night, he can also call upon the stars to rain upon his enemies, although at this point and time, very few come. [b]Country:[/b] Japan [b]Personality:[/b] Despite being the keeper of the Sphere of Dark, JJ is a very quiet and thoughtful guy. He has never been one to do things brashly and usually thinks out every step he takes very carefully. Try as he might, he can never break his habit of truly saying how he feels to people he does not trust. JJ is one of those guys that should stick out in a crowd, but does not, because he does not want to. Sakura and Daisuke are the only people JJ really feels safe around and in that perspective, it?s no surprise that they all are good friends. JJ would never admit it, but he has trust issues and though no very prominent, they still linger. [b]Weapon:[/b] The Holy Avenger. (The sword in the pic) [b]Snippet:[/b]JJ knew today was the day. The cherry blossoms were fluttering off the trees in the park and the sun was shining through the trees. JJ, Sakura and Daisuke had wanted to have a picnic in the park one last time before Daisuke headed off for an exchange program in America for six months. As the three began to wind down, JJ took Sakura off for a few minutes to talk to her alone. Everything seemed to be perfect. JJ bent down at the knee and took Sakura?s hand in his. It was then his words failed him. As Sakura?s eyes seemed to glaze over in excitement, JJ?s tongue tied up. ?Sakura, will you be...? JJ started. ?No, Sakura, would you consider?? He tried again. ?Sakura, I?? His third attempt started ?JJ, what is it?? She asked, still smiling. ?Sakura, wouldyougooutwithme?? JJ asked quickly. Sakura smiled and jumped into JJ?s arms, kissing him. ?Does that answer your question?? She questioned, kissing him again. ?Of course.? JJ responded, smiling.[/font]

[Font=Arial]As of this second, signups are closed. No more editing, no more posting. I thank everyone for their signup and I'll stop blabbering and get to the point. The accepted list is [B]Sakura[/B] [B]Blayze[/B] [B]Starwind[/B] If you'd like to know why you weren't chosen, feel free to PM 'Zeke or myself. We'd be more than happy to explain. Now, for those chosen... This is a warning, so I want all three of you to read this well. [B]If you don't keep the quality or decide to just stop posting for whatever reason without telling someone first, we're killing you off.[/B] Other than that, congrats you three and look for the thread sometime this weekend.[/font]

[Font=Arial][B]Screenname[/B]- JJ [B]Nickname[/B]- JJ [B]Appearance-[/B] [URL=http://www.animeshrine.com/gallery.php?series=warofgenesis&image=11]Here[/URL] JJ?s taken most of what he now has on from dead solders. He still isn?t sure why they had so much on, but at this point, there?s not much to question, no? Personality- JJ?s is riding a wave of emotions. Like a surfer he can only cling to the wave and hope to keep his head above water. Driven by his guilt, he struggles to keep a calm exterior around most other people. The only person that really knows what JJ?s going through is Jamie. JJ can?t even truly look at himself for fear of seeing the one thing he never thought he could ever be, a traitor. [B]Weapons-[/B] JJ stole a combat knife off a dead solder and also stole a simple pistol off a security guard. [B]Notes-[/B] I?m too lazy to post a story, so there. :p OK, signups are going to close within the next six or seven hours ladies and gents, so try to finish up your signups if you really want to be a part of this. I?m looking at you, Revelation and The Monster. ;)[/font]

[Color=DarkBlue]Yes yes yes yes yes yes! See, this is perfect. The best chapter since the scene in morgue. It's charcter development, plotness, and violence all in one chapter. Very nice, very nice indeed. All the best detectives are alcoholics, so go 'Zeke! Just don't forget the glasses, no?[/color]

This is the Underground thread for Wastelands. Feel free to discuss things for your your signups. When we start, we'll use this to hold OOC discussion, because it seems to clutter some threads. ^_^ EDIT: I apologize, but I haven't been able to get ahold of 'Zeke, so we haven't gotten much done. Hopefully we'll get started this weekend. Once again, sorry everyone. ^^'

[Font=Arial]?Peace. It is a very fickle thing and all throughout history; it has been shattered with no second thought. In the end, when power lies on the line, a leader will always destroy it, ignoring all other options. This, like most problems, is how ours started. Our ?world? consisted of our boards, Otakuboards, the bordering board, GameFaqs, and their neighbor, elvenwandboards.elf. Each board had its own population with their own agendas, but they were united under one banner. For GameFaqs it was sheer number. Every day, people flocked from the other two boards to GameFaqs for its promise of jobs and real, down to earth people. What it really was, was a dictatorship. One man ruled while the rest of board scrambled to make ends meet to support his or her family. That one man was Gunther, better known as G-Man101. His iron fist controlled every soul that entered GameFaqs. None of those souls has left GameFaqs to this day. They toil away at crappy jobs for crappy pay. No matter what social group you were in, everyone sits on the same level of hell on GameFaqs. In a way, it?s Gunther?s darkest secret. To most people on the outside, GameFaqs was a happy place. Very few people knew what really went on behind those high walls. The hell that people toiled in was unknown to most of the more productive citizens of the other two lands.? I started, starring into the dusty webcam. ?JJ, you never told me. Why didn?t you tell me all this?? Jamie demanded, taking a drag of her cigarette. ?You know why. James?. made me swear to never tell soul. I could't Jamie. I never told anyone. I have to now. The world needs to know what has been going on. After?? I trailed off. ?JJ, it?s not your fault. Stop blaming yourself. Now get on with your story. EAN?s probably already dying to know where we are.? Jamie said, softly. ?OtakuBoards was a happy place. We all lived in peace, most of the time and lived life, as it should be lived. Doing what we wanted to. The place thrived and everyone was happy. We lived under the rule of James. Through an election process, he swore himself in and has not left since. No one has complained though, because as time progressed, he began to take members under his wing and into his office. Both of them were in previous offices, Dagger taking care of foreign relations and Desbreko heading a large computer manufacturing company. Of course there were many people scattered in important jobs, but it never seemed like anyone was any better than anyone else was. Of course there were those that thought because they had been around longer, that they were better, but in a way, they kind of were. The younger members admired them and it went straight to their heads. In a way, I guess it contributed to what happened. I do not know why, but corruption from above is never a great way to watch things go. Especially after the war broke out.? I continued, swiping a stray tear from my grubby cheek. ?JJ, you can stop if you need to. Take a break. Pause the camera and get yourself together. People aren?t going to die?? Jamie started, breaking herself off in mid-sentence. Who was she kidding? Of course people were going to die if I took a break. People were dying everyday. That?s the way things are. I have to continue. I cannot stop now. ?EWB was, and is, utter and total chaos. Not much more can be said. The government tries without effort to control its inhabitance, but they don?t want to listen. They run around, scream about pointless things and whine about being banned because of it. I myself could never journey over there because the bright colors I could see on the nightline sky were too much for me. I guess I have always enjoyed the more serene peace that you could find any given day in OB. Its government is a very simple monarchy with INYUASHA_FANGURL69 ruling on the throne now. She seems to have gotten everyone under control and organized, but I doubt it will last long. I also doubt she has done it so easily without outside influence. Something is not right. Either way, it has all gone to hell now. The death toll initially was mind-blowing?? I faltered. ?You need to explain everything now JJ. Tell them everything. From the first bomb to now.? Jamie commanded, taking a deep puff of her cigarette. ?Then I?d need to explain the Games, too, no?? I replied. ?Damn straight. This is going out beyond what we have here. This needs to stop.? Jamie said, clenching her fist. ?Right, then onto the games.? I said, flatly. ?Each of our communities had its good and bad points, but we also had our strengths. That?s where the Land Wide, ?One for All? games came in. Every year we held a competition. A competition in which we sent our best out to represent us. Every year the games were different, but they were never dull. From gaming competitions to physical contests, every year guaranteed entertainment and excitement. Two years ago, OtakuBoards was sitting on a winning streak of three years and EWB and GameFaqs were out for the win. GameFaqs murdered us in the video game competition and with that, were seated back upon their throne of winning. Terrorism destroyed last year?s games. Someone hired bombers to blow up the stage and fan sections of the Arena in EWB that killed over 30,000 members of all three boards. Everyone closed their borders and everyone was sent back where they belonged. That was beginning of it all.? I said, setting the microphone down. ?I can?t go on Jamie. The rest--the lies, the death. I can?t deal with it anymore. Much less talk about it. It?s like? I?m spitting on the dead.? I said, on the verge of tears again. Jamie just looked on and continued to smoke her cigarette. She seemed to handle things differently, just picking up smoking and clamming up about everything. I did not know how to let things out and I still cried. The guilt I still feel to this very moment, it is unbearable. Therefore, I took a cigarette from Jamie and sat down at the table. I lit up and puffed. Somehow, I did not think most people I knew would not approve, but, I needed something to calm me. The pills were not working, so I will have to settle with the cancer sticks. Either way, I still needed to finish it all. This needed to get out. So, I stuck on a game face and walked back to the computer. I turned the camera back on and picked the microphone up. ?It all rolled down hill from there. Corruption struck in EWN and OB?s governments. Desbreko, while getting money on the side, changed his opinions and decisions on the passing of laws and regulations. Dagger was working for herself and no one else. Most of what she did slowly began to make less sense. From voting 'Yes' to newbie restriction bands to her 'No' on the new jail, Dagger was a loose cannon. James was the only person anyone in OB could count on. Everyone else was looking out for the big number one, leaving those of us who had no true voice out in the cold. It was three months ago today that we found out who had sent the terrorists. A notice from EWB that told us to send a couple of delegates to speak with INUYUASHA_FANGURL69 was received and I, being in the position I was in, was chosen to go. As backup, James sent Alan and a couple of his underlings, in case EWB was setting a trap. We flew in, got to the palace and sat down with the queen in little under eight hours. She was very receiving of us and did not fool around. ?GameFaqs wants to destroy us both. Gunther sent the terrorists. I sent a spy into GameFaqs and this is what he broadcasted back before being killed.? The words chilled me down to the bone and the pictures just kept my body cold. I couldn?t believe what I was seeing. The whips cracking upon unsuspecting members back?s, the bloodied streets and the horrible living conditions. I grabbed the photos and left. I did not care what anyone else wanted; I caught the next flight back to OB as my thoughts swam. My entire world caved in as I continued down the same track of mind. Everyone was lying to us. GameFaqs was a menace and as such, it needed to but shut down. I got back, threw the photos on James?s desk and left. I drove around the City, not knowing what else to do. A while later, I called a couple of friends and went club hopping, ignoring the fact I had a serious date with more than one person. I just could not bring myself to do anything than drink and enjoy the massive crowds. That was when GameFaqs launched its attack. No one could have foreseen it. It was all too sudden as the bombs fell upon the very ground we walked upon. Buildings quickly fell as the explosions rocked the place, killing many. Then, the nuclear warhead dropped, destroying everything within a fifty-mile radius of City Hall. Downtown and the edge of the suburbs were just gone. There was nothing left. Luckily and unluckily for myself, we had all driven out to a club on the border, so all we felt were the shockwaves. I still feel the guilt of knowing I left that group of people in the restaurant. I still think about the pain they had felt. I still think about how they are dead because of me. It haunts me. I?m not sure I can deal anymore. I?m just not so sure.? I said, flatly. I shut the camera off and set the microphone down for the last time. Jamie set a comforting hand and my shoulder and I set my hand upon hers. It was time. [B]Signups[/B] Well, here you have it. The brainchild of Ezekiel and myself. Obviously, this is a dark sci-fi theme, so humor?s not going to be stressed. One thing I do want to point out now. If you?re not joining for the long haul, don?t join. I don?t want to see someone drop out in like three weeks. It?s not fair to everyone else. This is also going to require serious quality from you all. None of these two paragraph posts that make no sense. I really guess I?m asking for dedication. Now, there are only three places open. We?ll be five in total, but Ezekiel and myself each have one reserved place. Now, if you?re still reading, here?s the signup. [B]Screenname[/B]- [B]Nickname[/B]- (When applicable) [B]Appearance[/B]- Picture and or written is OK. [B]Personality[/B]- How is your character? What makes them tick? Why do they do the things they do? [B]Weapons[/B]- Here?s the fun part. Just about anything?s OK, as long as it?s not too high tech. No huge lasers of doom or anything, although a laser gun?s OK. Maximum of three weapons. [B]Writing Piece[/B]- Here?s where it gets interesting. I don?t want a Bio or a Snippit of your character in action, I want something written by you. There?s no topic or anything like that, but it cannot exceed 1000 words or be under 500 and it should be something sci-fi-ish. If it?s not, that?s OK, but really try people. [B]Notes[/B]- Anything else you deem necessary. Well that?s everything folks. I?ll get my signup along in a bit. Any questions should be directed to the Underground thread.[/font]

[I]?They really weren?t that bad.?[/I] Junko thought to himself as he and Kazuko sat down to eat. June and Kana-sensei had gone to gather some herbs for their packs, so the men had decided to grab a bite to eat. Ramen, as Junko put it, was always solid. Kazuko had also grabbed ramen, but he did not seem too overjoyed. ?What?s up?? Junko asked in between bites. ?Nothing, nothing. Just thinking.? Kazuko replied. ?Seems that?s all you?ve wanted to do as of late. Anything you feel like sharing?? Junko questioned. ?Naw, just the Chunin exams that are coming up.? Kazuko said. ?As much as I?d like to brag that we could do it, I don?t think we could.? Junko explained carelessly. ?What makes you say that?? Kazuko asked. ?Well, look at our team. We all have our specialties, but have we really learned to find something that allows to really fight together? I mean, yeah, in the end we?re on our own, but still.? Junko explained. ?I see your point, but we just need to work. I think we could do it.? Kazuko started. ?Your probably right, but we?ve got like a week. Could we do it?? Junko asked skeptically. ?No question. We start training tomorrow then?? Kazuko asked. ?Right then. I?m going to head off for a bit then. We?ll see each other tomorrow morning at the training place, no?? Junko said, standing up. ?I?ll talk with June and Kana-sensei and if anything changes, I?ll contact you.? Kazuko said, tipping Junko off. Junko waved and walked off back towards town. He wanted to talk to Katsuo and Neji today, so it looked like he was in for a long day yet. He sighed and walked down the main street. He was not sure where he could find either of them, so he started at the most obvious place, home. Unluckily for him, no one was home that he wanted to talk to, so he headed back out to wander for a bit. His thoughts began to drift upon his conversation with Kazuko and what he said. He was lying when played the blame around on all three of them. The only one he had to blame was himself and his unwillingness to trust. He had to get over that if he wanted to accomplish anything in life. Hopefully he would, one day. For now, it would just sit there, burdening him and everyone around him.

[Color=DarkGreen][I]?I?m battling a plant.?[/I] Junko thought upset as he tossed a kunai. The plant had lost its food, so now it was totally focused on Junko. Junko quickly activated his Byakugan and watch as Kazuko jumped back up with June. Now it was him and the not so puny plant. He tossed a shuriken and jumped up, hoping to have distracted the plant. It hissed and a vine whipped out at Junko. He sliced at with a kunai and landed on a branch next to the plant. Using his juken here would be pointless, so he opted for another round of shuriken. They stuck into the plant and it hissed pitifully. It was towards it end, so Junko jumped back up to the others. Kana-sensei looked pleased, as did Kazuko, although he was pleased with himself. ?How?s she?? Junko asked, motioning at June. ?She?ll be fine in a while, although she needs to be woken up.? Kana-sensei answered, pulling out a satchel. ?Is that?.? Kazuko started. ?Yes, it is. ?Waking the dead? powder.? Kana-sensei answered gravely. ?Kana-sensei, are you gonna explain it now, or just use it?? Junko asked impatiently. ?Well, it?s very potent for one and in this form it?s even more potent. It?s good for poisoning and awakening things, although I suggest you use as a poison only as a last resort. It?s smell is highly noticeable and it can easily destroy your efforts.? Kana-sensei said. Kana-sensei bent over and slowly brought the bag under June?s nose, causing her eyes to open and immediately start to water. ?Oh my? what was that?? ??Waking the Dead Powder?. You were pretty out of it.? Kazuko said, offering a hand. June took it and hopped up, brushing the spider webs off her. ?Thanks you two.? ?No problem, cousin.? Kazuko answered. ?Try to be more careful, ne?? Junko said, grinning. ?I think I saw the herb on the ground floor.? June exclaimed suddenly. ?You did?!? Junko yelled, surprised. ?We really were that close.? Kana-sensei murmured to herself. ?Let?s go get it!? Kazuko said, happily. The group jumped down and quickly collected it, smiles on all three of the Genin?s faces. They found the herb without killing each other. To Junko, that was progress right there. He would never admit to anyone, but Kazuko and June really weren?t all that bad. ?Well, let?s get this to the doctor. He?ll be expecting us.? Kana-sensei said, jumping back into the trees. June and Kazuko followed together and Junko brought up the rear. He was not ready to integrate himself totally into the group. Not yet. He just could not bring himself to put all his trust into the other three. Someday soon, but not just yet?[/color]

Jeez, nobody likes a whiney baby. I mean seriously. We're fresh level Genin, what else did you expect? D-Rank missions aren't grand and if you'd just have fun with it like everyone else, there'd be no problem. I for one don't want to end Cell 4's mission yet, but if I need to, I'll just end it with my next post. Besides, Team 7's first mission was to retrieve a missing cat, not fighting Zabuza. Naruto was just as pissed, so they got a C-Level mission. If your going to put references in, please use the correct ones.

[Color=DarkBlue] [quote name='Jamie']Oh God, that was utter bollocks.[/quote] =O!!! *slaps you...sort of friendly like* Although the chapter didn't do a whole lot story-wise, you gave a look at the killer. That's always loved. Yup. Just keep working at it. You can't go wrong with transitional chapter. ^_^ [quote name='Jamie']Ezekiel turned, just as she reached the door to the kitchen, only a few steps away from her beloved coffee machine.[/quote] I don't know why, but I really love that sentance. Enough to pick it out and comment about it even. ^_^[/color]

[Color=DarkBlue]I can safely say this is only my second time doing this. I swear, I'm not obsessed or anything... [B]1:The Speed Of Pain - Marilyn Manson[/B] One of favorite songs that didn't get a video. I mostly use Mechanical Animals in a whole as angst writing music. It's just got the depressing feel to it. It's great. [B]2: Musicology - Prince[/B] The only Prince album I own, for a good reason. There was a couple of great songs on it, but on a whole, it really didn't sit as well with me as I thought it would. Oh well. It's all good. [B]3: Geek Stink Breath - Green Day[/B] Not one of my favorites off International Superhits, but a good catchy one to sing along with. [B]4: Make Luv - Room 5[/B] Now come on, you can't tell me you didn't download this one too. You know you do the dance in your room late at night when you think no one's looking. Or maybe it's just me. >.> [B]5: My Humps - The BEP[/B] This is probably my guiltiest pleasure. I've been able to sing this song from memory for at least four or five months before it hit as a single. I still surprise people with the fact I can sing the whole thing. Maybe I shouldn't have bought the album.... [B]6: Step Up - Darin[/B] I can only thank the wonderful Mimminx for this song. This kid's Swedish and he's got a smooth voice. She sent me the song and got me hooked and it's not fair when you can't buy the CD without paying huge shipping fees. *shakes fist* [B]7: Suerte, better known as Wherever, Whenever - Shakira[/B] Ah, what can I say? It's Spanish. That's nice. I like Spanish. [B]8: Detective - No Doubt[/B] One of my personal favorites from Hey Baby, this song's as catchy as My Humps. I catch myself singing along without even thinking about it. [B]9: Tangled - Maroon 5[/B] One of the most under toned sexual bands of all time. It's just a great mix of everything for a good time. Tangled's not one of my all time favorites, but it's a good one none the less. [B]10: Dance, Dance - Fall Out Boy[/B] Great song, 'nough said.[/color]

To Cell 4... I apologize for my not posting, but I've been sick and I don't really like to write, because it doesn't make sense. I'll try to post again on Friday, but tomorrow, I can't post at all. I apologize lots.

[Color=Green]?OK team. This mission may seem easy, but as you know, the forest is not really the safest place in Konoha. I want you all to watch out for one another. That?s not too much to ask, is it?? Kana-sensei questioned, laying her hand on both boys? shoulders. Neither of them seemed to want to respond, both looking at the ground and drawing their feet through the dirt. Junko could see she was ready to pop both of them upside the head, so he quickly answered, ?Yes Kana-sensei, I?ll make sure that I?m the only one that?ll harm Kazuko.? If looks could kill, Kazuko?s would have been one bloody and torturous one. He growled and quickly retorted, ?I?ll look out for June. Junko has his eyes. What does he need us for?? Kana-sensei faulted for a second and then quickly said, ?What kind of team spirit is that? How do you know that Junko doesn?t need a team?? ?I know, because the only person that can stand him is Imi and even then he doesn?t truly respect her.? Kazuko exclaimed. Junko was not sure how he should respond to that. Imi meant everything to him and he was not sure he could live without knowing she would be there for him. If nothing else, in Junko?s eyes, one of the things that bound him to Imi was the respect they had for one another. ?Let?s just get on with the mission. Arguing with you isn?t worth my or anyone else?s time.? Junko said posh, walking towards the woods. Kana-sensei, June, and Kazuko all stared quizzically at the boy. That was not something expected from him and Kazuko seemed to grin. He had found a weak spot. The three quickly walked to keep up with him as the forest enclosed around them. The first sign was the absence of pure sunlight. Everything seemed to take on shadows as the group penetrated deeper into the forest. After about twenty minutes, Kana-sensei pulled out the map and scratched her head. Junko looked at the map from her right side and June from her left. Kazuko seemed interested in a flower growing on a tree and he was poking at it with a kunai. Three things happened at that point simultaneously. A little spider glided down on his web and landed on June?s shoulder. June screamed and threw her hands up, ripping the map in half and scattering the two halves into the wind. Meanwhile, the flower that Kazuko had been poking at became annoyed and snapped at Kauko, causing him to jump backwards. Junko, who was trying to keep a level head, noticed the spider and brushed it onto the ground. June in turn stopped screaming, until Kazuko bumped into her and scratched her neck with his kunai. This sent June into another fit of hysterics, causing Kana-sensei to throw her hands up in anger. ?Enough June. There are no bugs on you anymore. Kazuko, don?t wander anymore please. The map?s gone, so we?re going to have to improvise.? Junko kept a stone face as Kana-sensei looked around trying to get a feeling for their surroundings. Junko also looked around, noticing many spiders? webs and big, beautiful flowers that seemed to have splashes of all the colors in them. Junko figured he should just enjoy the scenery while it was there, because deeper in the forest probably was not as nice. Junko chuckled as June finally got a hold of herself. [I]?Girls.?[/I] He thought to himself.[/color] OOC: You know, doing this without a map?ll be more fun, right? (If we want to keep the map, I?ll change it.)

[Font=Arial]Just to point something out here. The comcis were republished within the last couple of weeks in Germany, Spain, France and a couple other countries. That's what's really upsetting, I think.[/font]

Junko could have fallen over from laughter. This was the talk every new Genin had with his or her Jounin before they started to really train. It was all protocol, which Junko did not need or want to understand. Junko sometimes wondered if it really did help with anything. Either way, it looked like the other two were not going to be too fore coming so Junko stood up. ?The name?s Junko Hyuuga. I am a part of the Hyuuga clan and my entire training as such revolves around the Byakugan. I?ve trained since I was three and there?s one person on this planet who I feel I can trust. Other than that, I enjoy fighting and I also enjoy the rain.? ?Very intresting Junko.? Kara-sensei said, nodding. ?Yeah, some people might actually take that rain and trust thing as weakness.? Kazuko whispered to June who hushed him. ?You know, my hearings not that bad either Kazuko. If you really have a problem, let it out so that everyone can hear it.? Junko stated, turning to the pair. ?No, Junko. I have nothing else to say, so sit down and shut up.? Kazuko replied. Junko had half a mind to throw himself at Kazuko again, but he was not too sure Kana-sensei would take too kindly to that. No, Junko would wait for the right moment to show everyone that despite what Kazuko thought, Bloodline users did have an advantage. ?You know Kazuko, your little glove is pretty impressive for a child?s play thing. It even draws blood.? Junko said in mock praise. Kazuko jumped up and went in to slash at Junko as Kana-sensei stepped in, pulling his arm up in the air. ?That?ll be enough from both of you. You both may not like each other, but at least hold some respect for one another. Junko, please keep your comments to yourself for the moment and Kazuko, you do the same. How about one of you two talk, uninterrupted?? Kara-sensei explained, glancing at Kazuko and June. Junko didn?t say a word, instead he sat, already grinning at the stupid things he could see Kazuko saying.

Really, I think all sides are overreacting. My god, they have a freedom of speach and if they want to make fun of religious figures, then by all means go for it. I don't see a thread or complaints about the various doodles ofJesus/Christianity in the various newspapers around the world. It's the same concept. Danemark's PM should not have to apologize, he didn't command that the cartoons be printed. You all can be disgusted, repelled and all that jazz, but you know, there's only one person you can set all the blame on for it, seing as how he did make us and all... By saying they can't/shouldn't do it takes away that freedom of speach. [quote name='Retri']It goes without saying that this is extremely sick. I really thought that Europe was more open-minded than America, but I suppose not. I have yet to see or hear of an American newspaper publishing something as racist as that about those from the Middle East.[/quote] What's with the, "Europe's less opened-minded than America" crap? It's one bloody newspaper for crying out loud. And even then classifying Europe under one country is even worse. You're just showing how closed-minded you are.And just because America hasn't attacked Middle Easterners, doesn't mean that the newspapers in America are totally clean. [quote name='Roxie']Because, of course he was elected based on his anti-Muslim sentiments[/quote] Not to get off topic, but can you prove this statement?

Junko wasn?t sure whether it was alright to let Imi and Ginamru go alone, despite the fact that a Jounin would be there. Imi was not one to pass up a good fight and Ginmaru was just itching to try and win. It was a dangerous situation and Junko was still fuming over his Cell, so he just let them go, secretly cheering Imi on. ?You?d better win if you fight.? Junko whispered as Imi walked out. Imi glared at him and kept walking, going through the door and all but leaving Junko alone. Junko shuddered as he thought about his team again and could almost feel the tension starting to build. Not only was he on a team with that, arrogant Kazuko, his cousin was along for the ride. Junko would rather be on a team with Daisuke than Kazuko. Junko walked over to the pair with his head hung low. ?We?re in a group.? ?Did you just pick up on that?? Kazuko replied sarcastically. ?Baka. Don?t you mock me.? Junko said, his voice dripping with poison. ?So, are you saying that you?re better than me?? Kazuko asked accusingly. ?I never said that. What are you insinuating, huh?? Junko questioned. ?You know damn well what I?m insinuating. Just because your techniques follow a bloodline, you automatically think you?re better than those without.? Kazuko yelled, sticking his finger in Junko?s face. ?No, I don?t think Kazuko. I damn well know.? Junko said, slapping Kazuko?s finger away. ?Do you want to lose here and now, white eyes?? Kazuko questioned, slipping his glove on. ?I?m not in the mood for a fight, but if I need to prove to you that I?m better than you let?s get it over with right now.? Junko called, setting into his fighting stance. ?Byakugan!? Junko called out as his eyes adjusted themselves to the technique. Veins popped out and his eyes became more red than white. He snarled and Kazuko charged. Junko dodged to the side and thrust a Gentle fist into Kazuko?s side, causing Kazuko to falter. Junko knew that all first time receivers of the ?Gentle Fist? always felt it the most. It was as if something had stuffed up your body. Kazuko didn?t let that stop him for long as he slashed at Junko, drawing blood. ?Underestimated me already, ?eh Junko?? Kazuko taunted. Junko charged and was about to deliver a blow to the stomach when he hit something else. It looked like another student and Junko was about thrash him or her, when she quickly said, ?Hyuuga Junko, I presume?? Junko faltered, flabbergasted. This must be his Jounin. Junko quickly dropped his fist and bowed in apology. ?I..? ?No need for apologies. Just make up you two.? She sternly said, causing Junko to stare daggers at Kazuko. He quickly shook his hand and turned his back to everyone, screaming silently. He now had to deal with two Akona?s, not just one. Why him of all people? Junko silently cursed the Hokage and wondered if what Neji and Hinata would say about the whole thing. Life really sucked sometimes.