lol, Ah man, I can't figure out how this is supposed to work.
THE CONFUSION OF THIS NEW LAYOUT IS UNCANNY!! lol.
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Man, I don't know about you, but these new features are throwing me off so much!
Phew, it’s been awhile since I updated this story. Let’s fix that, shall we? Next update: “Hahaha! Oh, that’s got to be embarrassing! I didn’t think the keyblade could be used that way!†“She has never used that weapon before, and yet I’ve never seen such an unorthodox technique…†“Well, that’s an amateur for ya: You can never count on what the newbies can think of with their new weapons…though I do admit, setting him on fire with his own weapons was rather clever of the girl. In any case, we’ll let Even sit…slump…whatever position he’s in right now, for a little while longer, and then I’ll step in.†“Oooo…†Even was in a slump, head in the dirt, butt in the air, with the fires dieing down. He couldn’t get his eyes to focus, but even he knew it: He was defeated. Kairi, standing a few feet closer to Even than Riku and Sora, smiled, a proud look on her face. “I told you this wouldn’t take long!†she took a step closer towards Even. “Kairi!†yelled Sora. Kairi turned around, a little surprised by the yell, “What?†“Don’t get any closer to him!†yelled Riku, “We don’t know if the fight’s over yet!†“He’s out cold, guys! Just look at him!†She poked Even with her keyblade, but then recoiled slightly. Even fell forward slightly until he was flat on his front. “Whoa…yeah, I think I will back up a bit.†Kairi backed up a few steps until she was the same distance from Even as Sora and Riku. “So…what now? Do we wait for Hiashi or Vincent?†Sora cocked his head as he asked, not taking his eyes off him. Riku shrugged, “We don’t have much choice. They’re the only ones who can do anything about this…I’m sure they won’t be happy about this, anyway.†Kairi looked at Riku’s emotionless face as he said that. Riku… “Well, there is one other way…†The three looked frantically for the source of the voice. Another fight with an Organization heartless was the last thing they wanted. “Up here, losers! Nya ha ha!†The three looked up, then frowned, at the top of one of taller, two story houses. There, in a black trench coat, with a black shirt and pants with a large assortment of belts on both shirt and pants, stood a tall, skinny man. His long black hair had a good many white streaks in it, and his round, black lens sunglasses made him look like some kind of weird creature of the night. His fanged smile, however, made him seem more like a predator than anything else. Despite his strange look, however, Sora, Riku, and Kairi all recognized his voice. “Xigbar!†the three yelled in unison. He laughed, “Very good! But, actually, I’m Braig! Xigbar was my nobody.†He jumped, and floated down to a good ten feet away from where Even was unconscious. “I must say, I’m impressed at you three! You’ve progressed as a team much faster than I originally hypothesized! “But, tell me something: Did you ever learn what Even’s power is?†The three of them looked cautiously at one another from their battle stances. Now that he mentioned it… Braig rolled his eyes while still smiling, “Wow. Just…wow. I should’ve know Even was too proud to use it. Oh well, I guess it wouldn’t hurt to tell you three ‘winners’.†Braig raised his hand in the air and snapped his fingers. In a flash, a large group of soldier heartless appeared. Braig pointed at Even, and, at once, the heartless covered up Even with themselves, until Even was no longer visible. “Pay attention, youth: The only other way for one of us ‘heartless’ to be defeated is by another heartless!†Sora and Kairi watched in horror at the sight. Bits of darkness flew from the pile as Even was being annihilated. Riku, on the other hand, watched Braig intently. “Wait,†Sora started, “I thought the keyblade was the only way to defeat you guys!†Braig waved the index finger from one of his hands in the air, “Naw, you got it all wrong, kid. The keyblade is the only way to liberate the heart from darkness; I’m…borrowing his heart, you might say.†He made a quick turn with his hand, and the heartless scattered away from what was left of Even. Even’s heart separated itself from the now decomposing body, and floated towards the open hand of Braig. “As for Even’s power,†Braig started as he plunged the heart at his chest, “I’m sure Sora will appreciate this, of all people: It’s the ability to induce doubt.†Sora cocked his head in confusion. “…huh?†“Man, you are slow!†Braig shook his head, “Okay, let’s try that again: You know your little moments of ‘Oh, I don’t want to fight anymore! I don’t want my girlfriend to get caught in the line of fire! Boo hoo hoo!’? “That was our doing. Mainly Even’s, but under my order.†Sora’s eyes flashed with anger, “That was you?!†Braig smile grew a little, “Yup. I’m sure Valentine told you all about how we were stuck in those capsules waiting to be fully powered,†Braig started to walk around, “but, in all honesty, we weren’t asleep. We’ve been awake for a few months, before we were freed. Funny how a little ‘change in scenery’ can do that to a sleeper.†“What do you mean?†demanded Kairi. Braig rolled his eyes again, “None of this would’ve happened if you hadn’t used that restoration program!†Everyone recoiled. “You little-!†Sora charged, with his keyblade ready to swing, at Braig. Braig grinned again, and waved his hand. A barrier appeared in front of Riku and Kairi, and extended until it covered a good block of the square. The barrier encased Braig and Sora. As the barrier flashed, Sora realized too little too late that he had fallen into a trap, and stopped charging for a second. He decided for a change in tactics. “How were you able to manipulate me like that?†Sora demanded. “Oh, come on! Like I’m going to tell you all my secrets! All you dummies need to know is that I played you like all like fiddles!†Braig reached from his back and pulled out a wooden crossbow…a little low-tech compared to previous attempts made against Sora and the others, but still a weapon. He quickly fired it at Sora. Sora dodged the arrow, but even though it whizzed past him, a cut appeared on his arm. The arrow wasn’t anywhere close to hitting him, not even from air, and still it drew blood. “Ow!†“My power is to make any ammo I have hit, even if it doesn’t,†Braid loaded another arrow into his crossbow. His joking tone was gone. “You have no chance against me, kid. I can attack you no matter what defense you use,†He fired an arrow that whizzed past Sora, and pierced through the barrier Braig put up. The arrow just barely scratched Kairi’s cheek. “Not even my own.†Braig finished. Sora stood there in shock, head turned towards Kairi. He watched as she winced in pain at her cut. Riku helped her to her feet and tried to get some distance between the two of them and Braig. Sora turned his head back towards Braig. Enough was enough. “I’m making sure you don’t return after this fight,†Sora’s reached into his pocket, and pulled out a black, crown keychain, and replaced it where the Kingdom key’s chain was. The keyblade shimmered and glowed. Where the Kingdom key once was, the Oblivion keyblade took its place. Sora charged at full speed towards Braig. “There it is!†Braig said, grinning again. In a flash of black fire, Braig glowed and jumped at Sora. As soon as the two collided, there was a huge flash of white and black light. “AAAUUUGH!†Kairi and Riku turned around at the source of the scream. “SORA!†Kairi turned around and ran to where she and Riku left Sora. “By the way, kid, just so you know: Even’s power isn’t to cause doubt. It’s the ability to convince anyone of a lie, which as you’ve seen, has worked out marvelously. Also, my power isn’t to hit any target…†Kairi hit the barrier repeatedly with her keyblade, each swing more frantic than the last. Each hit, however, was just as effective as the last: not at all. “Kairi,†started Riku, reaching out for her shoulder. “Help me, Riku!†Kairi didn’t even look at him, “We have to get through!†“Kairi, there’s no way to get through that barrier. It’s different from the regul-.†“I DON’T CARE!†Kairi stopped bashing the barrier and glared at Riku, “We’re supposed to be the wielders of the keyblades! We carry the hope of the worlds on our shoulders, but we have to give up just because one of our own is on his own!?†“You know that’s not what I was suggesting!†Riku was starting to get angry now, “There’s just no way we can pierce these barriers, Kairi! The only thing we can do is wait this out.†Riku and Kairi glared at each other as the lights were starting to dim. “I refuse to believe that, Riku.†Riku blinked as she said that. “I refuse to sit on the sidelines while everyone I care about risks their lives to save people they’ve never met. I refuse to be the one left behind while everyone else is having adventures. I refuse to stand by and let one of the best things that ever came into my life be snuffed out like a candle. You’re either with me or not, Riku,†Kairi turned around to face the barrier again, “I’m going to save my boyfriend. You have until then to decide!†Kairi thrust her keyblade into the barrier. “You’re supposed to-rrgh!†Kairi grunted at the stress of the thrust she was using, “You’re supposed to…be able to unlock…anything…so, work…work already! Open this stupid barrier!!†Suddenly, Kairi’s keyblade started to glow, and a keyhole appeared in front of the barrier. The keyblade shot a beam of light into the keyhole, and, with a click, the barrier disappear, just as the light was fading. Kairi ran forward, with a stunned Riku following. A few steps into the entrapped area made the two stop, and ponder uneasily. In the middle of the scarred, burnt area was Sora…and only Sora, head down, eyes closed, his back to Riku and Kairi. Kairi slowly took a step forward, and reached out with one arm. “Sora…Are you okay?†Sora slowly lifted his arm, and then quickly stretched it out to full length. A sudden whirlwind blew Kairi back, into Riku. The two of them looked at Sora in horror. Sora had a malevolent look on his face, his smile suggesting great evil. He summoned his keyblade, and, with the voice of an old, surfer-like accent, said: “Sora isn’t home right now…Can I take a message?â€
You know, I'm pretty sure a bunch of people are going to angry with my thread, because there are a lot of pics that are the same, but 'in-progress', leading up to the final product.
I'm surprised I'm not on this list.
LOLZ! You've got to admire the genius behind some of these threads... I'm going with Deathspank's autobiography.
Ladies and gentlemen, I must disagree: That is not ignorance. That is both a lawsuit and blackmail, both rolled into one.
I gotta go with CtR on this one.
Umm...I'm gonna go with DF, just because he's the only member I actually know out of this bunch. EDIT: HOLY CRAP! I click to vote, and suddenly I receive a montage of clicks! ...I hope I didn't, but I think I might've broken the poll! X_X
PS3 is now one step closer to ruiling the world... That thing was cool...if not a little weird.
My opinion about KH2 is that they're leading up to something big; stuff that will make more sense once BBS comes out. I think CoM had the better storyline; it had plenty of twists that made me go 'Wha?' I love that.
You called?
Now for my votes: Most likely to be drunk: DA or Pyro (don't know anyone else...) Most likely to be drunk and not remember: Xaldin Worst couple pairing: DF and Rat Best kiss: o_O Worst kiss: O_o...I know no one! Most likely to cater a banana stack: cocohints (you know I love ya, sis!) Best imaginary KH mod: Braveheart Best banned member: Don't know anyone Longest poster: Repliku (need we say more?) Shortest poster: Repliku (his posts have become increasingly short, lately; and yet, funnier at the same time!) Best person in denial: DF ('legendary writer'. pfffffT! XD) Worst person in denial: darkcloud (an honor, I say!) Most likely to date a convict: Kairi2011 (pulled that name out of a hat; so many choices...XD) Most likely to banned and/or derepped: I'm sure I'm on that list now, more than ever, but I'll choose...Rat Weirdest member: Same as before, but I'll say Unsaintly Saint *backs away to avoid being killed!*
Wanna bet? :D Aw, snap!
*rival newscaster* Right! It's a rare Repliku! A copy of the original keyblade weilder, Riku, it has all the powers of the original! One wrong move, and I'm ash!! ...I'm gonna go poke it with a stick! 1
lol, I saw that some members were having a hard time with this, including reacting the wrong way, so here's where we really have some fun (please note, these aren't real nominations, so please don't pm me or Rosey with these nominations). If you can think of other nominations, please post below, and I'll add it to the category: Most likely to be drunk: Most likely to be drunk and not remember: Worst couple pairing: Best kiss: Worst kiss: Most likely to cater a banana stack: Best imaginary KH mod: Best banned member: Longest poster: Shortest poster: Best person in denial: Worst person in denial: Most likely to date a convict: Most likely to banned and/or derepped: Weirdest member: That's pretty much all I can come up with. Cast your votes, kiddies, or list another nomination (no cursing preferrably).
Glossophobia- Fear of speaking in public or of trying to speak Soteriophobia - Fear of dependence on others.
*facepalms* ACK! ME EYES!! lol, just kidding. It looks okay, but I must confess: It makes me sad to see Link sad...
