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[color=#333333]Yeah, good luck to me. I'll need it. Haha, but good luck to you too. I was thinking up my own theme and came up with the opposite of my only other typography piece. So, I'll call this one [b][hate][/b].[/COLOR] [img]http://img464.imageshack.us/img464/1589/hatecopy5xq.jpg[/img] [color=#333333]I'm not sure if it's cluttered or just not visible enough. Heh, without the slashes it looks like a T-Shirt saying. [size=1][b]EDIT:[/b] I hate you, Retri. :animesigh[/size][/color]

[color=#333333]Here's an odd site. [I]Ezekiel[/I] is requesting a banner and [I]I'm[/I] answering that request. Although my art skills are inferior to yours, I took a whack at it anyways. Here's the outcome. [img]http://img330.imageshack.us/img330/5595/imiban29ex.jpg[/img] If there's anything you want changed just say so.[/color]

Hart watched impatiently as Naruto-sensei made his way through the other two Genins, commenting on their [i]ambitions[/i]. Before he could think through his ambitions thouroughly, Naruto stopped in front of him and mumbled something under his breathe. Hart didn't even look up at him and continued to search his mind for some ambitions. [i]I've got to find something... It can't be corny like my[/i] real [i]ambition[/i]. [b][i]*Whack!*[/b][/i] Hart fell flat on his face and opened his eyes to see a fuming Naruto Uzumaki standing with his fist clenched and smoke pouring out of his ears. He started screaming things at Hart whom didn't hear them. Something about him being Hart's Jounin and that he should listen when he talks to him. Finally Naruto settled down and spoke calmly so that Hart actually [i]knew[/i] what he was saying. "What are your ambitions?!" he yelped. Okay, maybe that wasn't so calm after all. Hart straightened his shirt and fixed his hair. He glared at Keiji who was hiding a laugh. "I," he started. "want to become the greatest Hokage to ever live! And I want to prove to everyone I'm not just some pretty boy and that I'm a [i]real[/i] ninja!" Naruto started to speak but was cut off by Hart, who kept talking away. "I'm not done! I also want to confess my love to the one who has always treated me like a person and show her that I am worthy of her grace and beauty!" he said with excellent inspiration. [b][i]*Whack!*[/b][/i] Naruto started spazzing out on Hart again after he punched him saying something about never to interupt a future-Hokage. Hart lay on the floor in agony and scrambled to his knees. He would get this Jounin back for humiliating him in front of his friends and not-so-friends the only way he knew. Pranks.

[color=#333333]It's been a while since I last updated this thread so I think it's about time I put up some new art. Inspired by sakurasuka's photography thread, I went out and got my Mom's digital camera and goofed around with it a bit. When I was done I put a bunch of the pictures on my computer and photoshopped the heck out of them. Unfortunately I only have time for one before I go to bed so here it is (although I will edit this tommorow morning with more). This one is creatively named [b]KittyCat[/b]. [img]http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4439/catmancopy1vj.jpg[/img] Comments, please. :) [b][size=1]EDIT:[/b] I created a new title picture for those of you who wish to comment on that aswell.[/size][/color]

[color=#333333]But there are just so many to choose from! Let's see, I'm not going to go into any specifics because that would be to hard, btu I will note certain games. First and foremost is the classic and simple Mario music. That's right, I said it. Any music from any Mario game is generally above average (Double Dash theme song, Super Smash Bros. Melee). They're especially good when you get orchestrated versions. Runner up would have to be Final Fantasy music. Songs such as the FFIX Battle Theme (another classic) and Underworld are part of what make the Final Fantasy series so fantastic. Third, we have Zelda music. Who remembers Zelda's Lullaby or Saria's Song? The Zelda songs are amongst some of the greatest video game music out there and it really adds to the whole fighting enviornment getting you pumped. That's about it, I think. The only other song I can think of is the DK Rap from DK 64. Come on, that song deserves at least a mention.[/COLOR]

[color=#333333]Consider yourself lucky. I have people taking pictures of me without my permission only to find myself on a myspace two days later. I'm not a big fan of Purple or the red brush one. The red one just looks like random brushes and isn't very artistic at all. It'd do you well to take Retri's advice. As for the heart one, I think it'd be better if you [i]weren't[/i] looking at the camera. This way you [i]and[/i] your mirror image aren't looking at the viewers. My favourite is Don't Judge Me of course. A nice picture, well cropped, good border, and the typography is terrific. It's neat how the slashes and the words blend together but are still slightly transparent. I would never think of that. I say keep updating this because these photos are great. And it helps that you're cute too. ;)[/COLOR]

[color=#333333]I would not say that OtakuBoards is elitist in any way. We keep the posting quality high here at OB for a few simple reasons (in my opinion). First of, it is just easier to read than "OMG!!1! I

[color=#333333]I took a shot at aswell. It was a pain in the butt getting rid of all the access pixels around the character. [img]http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/2379/kkcavi0kp.jpg[/img] [img]http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5852/kkcban7uq.jpg[/img] That's to make up for the Trogdor set I never made. If you want anything changed, just ask. ;)[/color]

[color=#333333]Mario winced when he saw his opponent. This hulk of a fighter was at least two times his size and had the head of a [i]Jaguar[/i]. [i]I hope-a that's a mask.[/i] Mario thought. He wiped the worried look off and put on his battle face. It was almost time to fight. Mog spun around a few times and Mario watched as sparkles flew from the arm pointed up. Soon came a huge white flash and the plumber stood face to face with his combatenant. They were in a large dome room with huge grey pillars and a stone-covered floor. To Mario's left was a large circular fountain sprouting water and to his right stood a statue of King. Jaguar-man spoke up first. "I hope you're ready to die, Luigi." he growled. [i]Luigi?![/i] Mario stomped his feet furiously and glared at King, who was laughing deviously. He had said that on purpose! This made Mario even more angry and was ready to pummel the wrestler when all of the sudden, a booming voice echoed throughout the room. [CENTER]"[b][size=3]Ready, kupo? Fight![/size][/b]"[/CENTER] Startled, Mario dived at King and threw a punch at his face. He was surprised to see that his opponent was sent flying 7 feet back into the wall, crumbling a pillar in the process. [i]It seems as though all attacks are over-exagurated here...[/i] With no more time to think, Mario found himself in the grasp of King. He lifted the plumber up and tossed him onto the ground, finishing the combo with a whooping stomp. Mario dazily got up and rubbed his head. He ducked under an incoming fist and rammed his head into King's stomach. 'Luigi' threw his hand back and whipped it forward, pitching a fireball right into the Jaguar head. King roared angrily and put out the fire with his hands. He pounced overtop Mario and bearhugged him then lifted him off the ground and slammed the unfortunate plumber into the rock-hard surface. Mario decided enough was enough. [i]I'll-a never beat-a him this way.[/i] He reached into his pocket and put on two raccoon ears. Instantly, a bushy brown tail sprouted from his behind and the ears attached themselves to Mario's head. He grinned at the confused King. "So what? You have a tail and ears too. That won't win you the fight!" yelled King. The pro wrestler chucked himself at Mario but to his dismay, missed. Mario was floating above him, wagging his tail as it made a very annoying sound. Just like a dive-bomber, the mustachioed raccoon threw himself at King and kicked him in the face, sending him flying into his own statue. It crumbled a bit, which Mario took note of. Since King was still getting over the pain, Mario jetted behind the statue and started pounding at it with all his might. Eventually, the statue cracked and with a simple push, it plummeted toward the ground, crushing King. Mario waited impatiently to see if it had worked. But he hoped to soon because the broken pillar was soon shattered by the fist of the King. The wrestler stood, obviously hurt, and panted while looking at raccoon Mario. "You'll pay for--" [CENTER]"[b][size=3]Finish him![/size][/b]"[/CENTER] Mario was just about to kick him in the face again, when his raccoon power-up wore off. He fell to the ground and scrambled to his feet in time to get smashed in the chest by the enraged fighter. Just as King was about to finish him off, Mario rolled to the left and jumped behind him. He pulled back his clasped fists and a large wooden mallet formed in his hands. He pounded the wrestler's back as hard as he could... [center][img]http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/2825/king38qm.png[/img][/center] Instantly, his opponent shattered into a billion pixels and floated away, leaving a bloody, bruised, panting plumber behind.[/color]

[color=#333333]Alright, folks. I put together the new layouts and here they are! [SIZE=1][url=http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/7572/cell10un.jpg][B][color=#333333]Cell 1[/color][/B][/url] [url=http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7743/cell23qk.png][b][color=#333333]Cell 2[/COLOR][/b][/url] [url=http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/7835/cell34du.jpg][B][color=#333333]Cell 3[/color][/B][/url] [url=http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/2446/cell45tl.jpg][B][color=#333333]Cell 4[/color][/B][/url][/SIZE] If you don't know how to use them as a layout, either refer to my post example or PM me. Speaking of PMs, if there is anything you don't like about them [strike]bite me[/strike] just message me and I'll change it. [size=1][b]EDIT:[/b] I've attatched the code to this post. Just copy and paste and you're set.[/COLOR][/size]

[color=#333333]Mario [i]is[/i] sexy! Alright, alright, he isn't. But now I'll rate your signature. I love it, Jamie. It's [strike]p[/strike]Perfect with a capital P. I like how the head kind of sticks out of the banner. The background is very appealing to the eyes and it must've been hard to do (not only that, but it matches the character). I also like the squares and the writing. Not a huge fan of pixel fonts but it works nicely with your signature. The boxes also match colour wise and the X's are the icing on the cake. Well done, my copycat friend. 9/10 The only problem I have is that I can't even tell that the X's are links. I thought they were just kisses/hugs. [SIZE=1][b]EDIT:[/b] *throws Kunai at smoke* Don't start this again[/SIZE].[/COLOR]

[color=#333333]How does what program the maker used change the score? Although a dancing teddy bear is very comical but art-wise it's lacking. You could always have put a nice border around it (maybe 1 pixel wide black and inside that a 1 pixel wide white border), centering it would help, and make it bigger (if possible). Your signature has nothing else in it. Which can be fine but it's very... blank. Overall I give you 3/10.[/COLOR]

[color=#333333]Thanks, hehe. I wasn't originally going for [i]pretty[/i] but it sure turned out that way didn't it? I rather like it. Anyways, the real reason I posted was for this list I put together. It's basically the list you see in the Adventure Square thread but with the members names beside them. I had written it down for myself and decided that some of you might be curious aswell. [size=1][b][u]Cell 1[/b][/u] [b]Uchiha Sasuke[/b] (Sakura) Kenta Akira (Lionheart) Hyuuga Nariko (Cyriel) Ii Munemura (Dodeca) [b][u]Cell 2[/b][/u] [b]Uzumaki Naruto[/b] (Revelation) Tetsuni Hart (White) Takeuchi Meiko (Sakura) Miyamoto Keiji (Retribution) [b][u]Cell 3[/b][/u] [b]Zankokusa Shogo[/b] (Athena) Hyuuga Daisuke (Cambrian_Explosion) Kagami Imi (Ezekiel) Zensei Ginmaru (Unborn Lord Xion) [b][u]Cell 4[/b][/u] [b]Aogiri Kaname[/b] (Stark) Hyuuga Junko (JJ) Akano Kazuko (KKC)[/size] And that's it! I'll update it if more join but I don't that'll happen. PM me if you see anything wrong there.[/color]

[color=#333333]Alright, so I went ahead and did Cell 2's layout without permission from the others (I'm bored, alright?). :) Actually, I'm just posting it here for the others to see. I chose orange simply because I saw it fit since Naruto is our Jounin. So, if we end up doing the whole layout thing, what do you guys think? blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah [b]*[i]BLAH[/i]*[/b] blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah The actual image is [url=http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/7743/cell23qk.png]this[/url]. It's just a simple background I threw together. I'm also open to do the other cells layouts in a similiar manner (different colour) so we all match.[/color]

[quote name='Sandy']The reason I paired him with Lara is that she's a tomb raider, and he's a tomb guard. What a great crossover-game would that make if those two starred in it... 8D[/quote] [color=#333333]It's to bad you couldn't find a toilet-man for Mario, then.[/COLOR]

[color=#333333]Well, I'm surprised there aren't any Dead or Alive characters in there. Anyways, I have a question; would mario's fireballs count as projectiles or magic?[/COLOR]

[color=#333333]I really look forward to taking part in this. I have a question, though. I think it would be neat if the different cells all used layouts (much like in Kill Adamn Volume I and II). It would be much more organized and more appealing compared to everyone having their own font size/colour etc. It's not hard to do, and I would gladly make layouts for Cells that need 'em (although I do know that there are much more talented artists participating).[/color]

[quote name='Doukeshi][SIZE=1']I am sorry to vote you off it was a truly very hard descision.[/SIZE][/quote][color=#333333]No kidding. That was [i]the[/i] hardest decision I have had to make all of 2006 (and 2005 while we're at it). It was a load of fun competing against you two. But let's keep the [i]Game On[/i]! ;D *avoids Sandy's glare*[/COLOR]

[color=#333333][B]Name:[/B] Tetsuni Hart [B]Age:[/B] 12 [B]Gender:[/B] Male [B]Appearance:[/B] Click [url=http://ic1.deviantart.com/fs9/i/2006/042/2/9/100_Hits_for_White_by_K_K_C.jpg][u][color=#333333]here[/color][/u][/url]. [B]Rank:[/B] Rookie Genin [B]Personality:[/B] Hart is a kind and gentle boy who is willing to do anything for his close friends. Although he may have [i]some[/i] enemies, he generally tries his best to be nice to others (and sometimes failing). When it comes to love, Hart is the guy to go to. If he is with a girl in a relationship, he will go to all ends to impress her and romantisize her life up. When this boy wants a girl, he'll stop at nothing to win her over (except for his latest crush, a close friend of his). [B]Equipment:[/B] With a Shrukien Holster strapped to the side of his pants, a Kunai Holster on the back of her belt and wearing Metal Plated Gloves, Hart has all the basic ninja tools ready for use at all times. [B]Main Weapon/Technique:[/B] Besides his Shuriken and Kunai, Hart focuses mainly on brute force to win over his opponent. Although he has deadly accuracy, he doesn't put it to much use because he uses [url=http://www.tsa.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/Brace_Knuckle.jpg]Brass Knuckles[/url] and when in big trouble, breaks out the [url=http://graphipedia.squares.net/image/Weapon/Hand-to-Hand/Cesti.jpg]Cesti[/url]. [B]Biography:[/B] [/color] [size=1][B]"Hey there, Hart,"[/B] two schoolgirls giggled sheepishly as Hart waved at them as he walked by. They were two girls that had both had a crush on him for a long time and it was starting to tire him at how persevere they both were. He strutted along the streets of his home town and found his best friend, Kazuko, at a food stand. He was munching down on something, as usual. Hart greeted him with a nod. [b]"Whenever I find you, you are always eating. Why aren't you chubby?"[/b] Hart poked his friends stomach playfully. Kazuko glared at him. [b]"You're one to talk, flyboy."[/b] Kazuko was referring to an incident invloving Hart that happened during class about two years ago. There was a fly that was bugging him and when he went to slap the bug, he had missed. Everywhere he went after that Hart had been called flyboy, the boy who couldn't kill a fly. Kazuko was the only one who kept it up nowadays. [B]"Oh, shutup. Where's Meiko?" [/B] asked Hart. Kazuko stuffed the last of his noodles into his mouth and wiped his face clean. [B]"I don't know. I don't stalk her, you know."[/B] [B]"That's not my understanding."[/B] [B]"Flyboy."[/B] [B]"That's getting old, chubby."[/B] [B]"Shutup, flyboy."[/B] They laughed for a bit. Often the two buds would get into these fights where they just insulted eachother. Kazuko led Hart down the path towards the school. They were to graduate soon and had to take an exam momentarily. Suddenly, the red-haired boy stopped and grinned to himself. [B]"Race you,"[/B] and without an answer, he jumped away. Hart shook his head and followed.[/size] [color=#333333] [B]Extra Notes:[/B][list] [*]Is friends with Kazuko and Meiko. [*]Has a secret desire to kill certain colleagues. [/list][/color]

[quote name='Ramen_Mido]The chacter roster is impressive but most chacters flat out suck like Hercule and Android 17. Another thing I found cheap and is in every Budokai game is making Goku to powerful. I know hes the best in the show but half the chacters in the game cant beat him once you unlock his higher super saiyan forms. Same goes for Vegeta but whatever. I can get past this they just have made each chacter a little more equal. My favorite chacter would be [spoiler] Broly[/spoiler'].[/quote][color=#333333]I'd have to disagree. My favourite character from DBZ has always been Goten. And so, when my friend challenged me to a duel (SSJ4 Goku vs Normal Goten) I just had to accept. Like you, my friend thought that just because he was SSJ4 Goku he would win, but he didn't. I really don't think that Goku is much better then any other character. It all depends on what kind of characters you are good at using.[/COLOR]

[quote name='Chabichou']Chrisitanity teaches that only christians go to heaven[/quote] [color=#333333]In a sense, that is true. It is said in the bible that when you die, you will be put in a holding place until Judgement Day (I believe that's what it's called) when God will confront you and ask you one simple question. Basically, it's do you believe in God/Jesus and love them with all your heart. If you answer yes, then you will go to heaven and if you answer no, you will be sent to hell. There is more to it then that, such as a huge battle, but that is the short version. I know that is what Pentacostal Christians believe. I was raised as a Pentacostal Christian and so, that is my religion. However, my parents would not prohibit me from changing my religion (although they would not approve). I believe everything the Bible says, and so that is what I follow. I am only 15 and am just learning more and more about my religion, but so far it is all as I thought and I continue to remain Christian.[/color]

[quote name='Bombu][color=darkred']One thing I really like about these games though are the wide range of characters available, even if some actually have the same fighting styles as others. I guess from a narrative point of view, a massive range of characters would really attract die hard DBZ fans.[/color][/quote] [color=#333333] The characters in DBZ: BT are amazing. You start with a lot of characters and can continue to unlock at least 30 more. There are three different ways to get characters aswell (Dragon Balls, Beating Something and Fusing Items) so unlocking characters can be quite fun. I was thurally impressed with how many different fighting styles there were aswell. [quote name='Bombu][color=darkred]The story line has always sucked, so I'm not expecting much from that end. Plus, it can get horribly frustrating at times too ([spoiler]Kid Buu![/spoiler']).[/color][/quote] Yeah, unfortunately he is quite frustrating in Tenkaichi too. [spoiler]You have to last 60 seconds against him as [i]Hercule[/i][/spoiler]. So you can see why that would be hard.[/color]

[color=#333333]And here I thought I was the only Canadian OBer. I updated mine to the very street. It seems as though r2vq and I live not 20 minutes away from eachother. If we [i]really[/i] wanted to, we could probably meet. But then I would have to get my drivers liscense... Which I cannot get until November. [/COLOR]

[color=seagreen]Mario grinned at his new companion and settled back into throwing position. They hit an item block and Mario waited for the item to appear in his hand. An oval shaped, pink-spotted egg made itself at home in his palm and he tossed it up and down a few times, grinning to himself. The short man whistfully spun around and pitched it at the ground in front of his Kart. The egg, seemingly being controlled by magic, rolled straight towards DK Jumbo and, to Crash's dismay, smacked right into them causing them to spin about. But the egg also let out three items; two bananas and a mushroom. Lara swirved left, around Furry Flurry, and hit the mushroom almost on the dot. Their engines barked loudly and they gained a short burst of speed which sent them flying ahead, leaving Crash, Krystal, Shadow and Ada behind in rainbow dust. "Wahoo!" yelped the eccentric plumber. Lara just smiled and tossed some hair out of her face. She quickly accelerated to maximum power, as they were on a straight away, and sharply turned at the end. But the turn was a bit [i]too[/i] sharp and the Red Fire collided with the small fence at the side, giving Shadow and Ada just enough time to reclaim first position. Lara stomped ferociously on the break, causing the kart to wheel around, not doing anything. She growled angrily and, when she finally got moving again, grabbed Mario with one hand and tossed him into the drivers seat. She took his place in the back and shouted at him. "Go catch up to them!" Mario obeyed and maneuvered around some bananas to get up to speed with the Parade Kart. When they were just about beside them, Lara roared and whipped out her pistol. She shot out one of the back tires of the Parade Kart and sighed with relief. She was satisfied with that small bit of revenge. As they zipped by the troubled team of terror, she could see Mog scrambling to fix the tire, laughing all the while at Lara's rage.[/color] [CENTER][list=1] [*][color=seagreen]Team Plumber and Plunder[/color] [*][color=indigo]Team Kickarse[/color] [*][color=orange]Team Furry Flurry[/color] [*][color=magenta]Team Oriental Beauty[/color][/list][/CENTER]

[COLOR=SeaGreen]Mario and Lara yelped with glee as they raced past Ada and Shadow, who were shouting at eachother. Lara turned her head away from the steering wheel to look a Mario for a split second. She turned her head back to the road and spoke. "I have to admit. I had my doubts when you asked to switch, but you're really good at getting a kart back on track after it crashes. The red shell was just a fluke, of course." Mario nodded admittingly, the red shells automatically homed the kart in front of you, not much skill involved in it. Without saying a word, he tapped Lara on the shoulder and they switched places once again. The plumber of Plumber and Plunder leaned forward and eyed Oriental Beauty and Furry Flurry, battling for first place. He hit an item box and waited impatiently for Lara to announce what she had recieved. Boom[i]!![/i] Red Fire blasted through the course, straight past Oriental Beauty. Lara laughed with glee. "I can see why you love mushrooms so much." she said, still laughing. Mario chuckled with her for a bit but they both stopped when they realized they were coming up on Furry Flurry. It seemed that Ling and Yuna had been hit with a banana just before Plumber and Plunder had blasted past them. Lara grasped the item she had just gotten in her hand tightly and whispered what it was to Mario. He grinned deviously. They came up right beside the DK Jumbo and Lara and Krystal waved to eachother. But when Krystal saw what item Lara was holding, her expression changed to a frightened look. The tomb raider chucked the fireball right at Furry Flurry and watched as they were not only set a blaze, but tumbled backward aswell. Once again, Plumber and Plunder cheered as they came into their rightfully earned first position. Mario and Lara glanced at eachother and quickly exchanged seats like pros. Although Mario had a lot of skill with the kart and course, Lara was also an expert driver. [i]Pzzzt.[/i] The three teams in front of team Kickarse were all zapped by a singular lightning bolt and shrunk to an incredibly small size, slowing them down. Shadow and Ada laughed as they zipped past DK Jumbo and the Bloom Coach. They inched up on Red Fire and... *squish* They flattened them like a pancake. When the kart expanded to it's normal size, Lara and Mario were sad to see that Oriental Beauty had passed them. Up ahead, they spotted Xiayou chuck a red shell at the golden kart and race into first position.[/COLOR] [center][list=1] [*][COLOR=Magenta]Team Oriental Beauty[/COLOR] [*][COLOR=Indigo]Team Kickarse[/COLOR] [*][COLOR=SeaGreen]Team Plumber and Plunder[/COLOR] [*][COLOR=Orange]Team Furry Flurry[/COLOR] [/list][/center]