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Damo couldn't help stifle a laugh when he saw Sin Vomit on the werewolf. Not so much laugh at the two's lack of close combat skills, or the fact that it was incredibly sad they relied so much on their powers. It was more the wolves reaction, it was easy to forget sometimes that the werewolves were once human, and still retained some of their human characteristics. This wolf, apparently had retained alot. He bucked Sin off and began crying and clawing at his face. "Ew, gross." The werewolf grunted. Damo saw an opportunity and lunged at the beast. His blade dove deap into his chest. The wolf went down with a cry, Damo was so happy he'd forgotten there were two more and was suddenly swatted away. As he sat there on the ground beside Sin he looked at his friend for so long. "I think we might be in trouble." Damo motioned towards the werewolf he had just stabbed as it rose back to it's feet. "Any ideas L'anseny?" "Just one." Sin closed his eyes and yet again tried to summon his powers. Suddenly a black spot appeard beneath one of the werewolves. As one of it's feet sunk into darkness Sin opened his eyes. "Well that's the best I can do right now. What about you, have anything left?" Damo focused on the other two wolves. He could feel his powers, but they were hidden under a sort've veil in his mind. He managed to tap into a small amount, without opening his eyes he shot a mindlink to Sin. [I]"Hurry up and take these two out, we have some BIG trouble on the horizon." [/I] Damo threw his dagger towards Sin and kept his eyes closed. His [I]mind's eye[/I] was opened and he could see a HUGE mass of werewolves moving slowly towards their position. Sin seemed to know something was up and rushed towards the two werewolves. Leaping into the air in a summersault motion Sin beheaded the two werewolves as if it were nothing. He then charged the third, whose right leg was still caught in the small hole Sin managed to create. Just as he sliced for the wolves throat Damo lost what little bit of his powers he was able to conjure and the daggers dissapeared. Damo opened his eyes to see Sin, wide-eyed as the Wolf lunged for his exposed neck. "Sin!" Damo yelled as he saw the wolve's jaws near his friend. At the last moment Sin dodged and bit down on the wolve's neck. He latched on for only a second and lept away. "What the hell was that L'anseny?" Damo said as he walked towards Sin who only stood there and smiled. The wolf suddenly made a dying cry and collapsed to the ground. "Vampires and wolves can't mix remember?" It was true, Damo had forgotten Sin's vampire blood. Damo quickly remembered the mass of werewolves closing in on them. "We have to go now, there are over a dozen wolves coming close. Let's try and find a place to hideout until our powers come back. Then I think we should try and see where Ken went...try and get some answers." Sin nodded and the two bolted in the oppisite direction the wolves were coming in. [I]"Hey, by the way, don't think I forgot that kiss back there. I'll get you back for that jerk" [/I] A startled Sin just looked at damo. "Damo....Out of my Head!"

I do have a question on the note of "theory" of evolution. Maybe someone can answer this question because it's always bugged me. IF it takes millions of years for a species to evolve. WHY did it take so many years after man evolved into man to discover so much. And how have we discovered so much in so little time. And also, HOW is it possible for evolution to be tested and treated as a science, and HOW does that make it any different than religon. When we can't test for CERTAIN how things evolve (I know their are theories to this, but again if there's no way of testing it) how/why should it be treated any differently than intelligent design/divine intervention (Theory that god causes his creations to change) Hope that's disagreement enough for ya 13th man :)

I have a quick question. We're drawing closer to an invasion. And i'm still not sure about something. Is my terrenial able to fight himself, does he give me some sort've elemental control over the wind? Or is he more of a lover? Sorry I don't know more about the game this is based on, as long as you can keep me filled in I don't think it'll be a problem.

Rayleigh's smile filled Jameson's blood with ice. "Looks like it's time for you to earn your keep Taylor. You and Maverick are going to help Lonestar deal with this immortal." "I have a better idea for ya Rayleigh old boy, If you'll grant me and my men pardon's for our....mischivious deads. I can promise you 50 guns, all well trained vamp killers." Rayleigh looked at Taylor questioningly. "I'll promise you they won't be arrested on the spot, how's that sound?" Knowing Rayleigh's reputation as a hardass guildsmaster. Jameson knew that was probably the best thing, truth be told he needed the guild. His gang got a lot of his ammunition from his inside men smuggling things from the guild to the hideout. "Mel, go back and get Doc and the others. Tell them we're going to war. Don't worry about bringing all the "special" ammo. Just bring the normal stuff, we'll use the guilds silver." Mel only nodded and headed towards the stables to get his horse. "What do you think Alexander? About this vamp.?" Alexander revealed himself and looked at Toasty. "What do you think Toasty? I don't know about you, but I haven't seen Nero in well over ahundred years.? "Me neither, what do you make of the immortal?" "Well Lonestar, I think we're gonnna have to go check it out for ourselves."

"Umm...care to explain what the hell just happend?" Damo was the first to speak after the "unusual" encounter. "Not real sure Damo, but we need a plan" Sin said looking around at the carnage the obviously religious man left around them. Suddenly Damo's head was filled with Symphony's voice. [I][COLOR="Pink"]"Damo, hey it's Symphony. Are you guys okay?"[/COLOR][/I] "Hey Symphony's calling to me. Do you think I should tell her what happened with Ken? Or do you think she's working for them too?" Sin looked at Damo, obviously as confused as he was with the current situaion. "Well if she is still with us, she needs warned about Ken. And with her being able to locate you it doesn't really matter now does it." [I][COLOR="Blue"]"Symphony, hey Ken attacked us with a team of werewolves. So he's working for Red. Keep your guard up, see what you can find and get ahold of me. Sin and I are going to figure out what exactally we're going to do. For now don't contact us though. If Red thinks ANYTHING's up apparently he's planning on brainwashing people who he doesn't think are "loyal" "[/COLOR][/I] "I think we have two options L'anseny. Either we tail Nay and Duke and figure out how to help them that way....Or we hide out and figure out whose still with us? Its your call"

This was the first time Jaster had ever been on a real pirate sihp. He tried to hide the fact that he was as giddy as a child, but it was no use. He ran to the observation deck and watched the stars fly by. "You better watch out kid, press your face against that glass any harder and you're lible to go right through it." Trace's voice surprised him and made him jump. "I can't help it, I finally made it on a real pirate ship....though.." Jaster tried his best to choke back the tears at the thought of being on someone else's ship and not his father's. "I made a promise to myself when I first heard about Lyu. I promised I'd get on her crew, and then I'd find the bastard and run him through." Jaster drew his father's sword and stared at the glowing red blade. Jaster could see a small smile cross Trace's face. "Well, I hope you do kid." He turned around and started walking away. "Hey Trace...have you ever heard anything about my father's death? I mean, I've heard rumors, but never anything real." Trace stopped but did not turn around, Jaster hoped he'd know something. But if not, there were plenty of other people that might.

Name: Sabien Age: 200 Appearance: Personality: Sabien embraced the gift he was given. He always felt he was above those around him. As he traveled the world he's realized he's no more powerful than any other pureblood. He still looks at himself as "above" humans and the new "artificial vamps" But as far as his fellow purebloods go. He'll do anything to help those willing to help him. Weapons: A glimmering long sword with a golden cross hilt he got to mock the humans "god". He keeps a dirk strapped to his leg in the rare occasion one weapon isn't enough. Powers: Cryokenesis, Sabien can control the moisture in the air, to an extent. He cannot create moisture, meaning he cannot turn a room into a freezer. But he can draw water vapor from nearby rooms/areas. Though that can require a lot of concentration. Bio: Sabien was looking for a particular meal that night. He lept from rooftop to rooftop scanning the area for the "perfect" meal. He noticed at once the woman jogging through the nearby park. She was beautiful, the perfect meal. Sabien lept to the ground, and using his enhanced speed he ran ahead of her and waited by the fountain. He thought it a perfect chance to tear the humans spirit apart before tearing her apart. As she drew close to the fountain Sabien summoned his powers, drawing forth the moisture from the fountain, slowly using small ice crystals to lower the temperature. The human noticed right off, the cold, her breath in the air. As she breathed out, Sabien turned the vapor she emmited into a small rose of ice. "How beautiful." The girl exclaimed as she reached for the rose. As she touched it, the shards shattered and lept into her face. Sabien was careful not to damage her eyes, as he wanted to look into them as the life ran out of her. The girl screamed and cried, stumbled to the fountain and collapsed into it. Sabien froze the water around her, leaving her legs frozen in the ice. "Oh my god what is this?" Sabien froze the ground around her, using it he skated up towards her. "My girl, this is ultimate power. True power, and I can give it to you. All you have to do is ask for it." He smiled, allowing her to see his elongated Canine teeth. "Wh...What are you?" The girl stammered. She was even more beautiful up close. "What I am is of no concern. You only have a few seconds before your blood becomes frozen and you lose your legs. Now beg for power and I shall give it to you." The girls eyes light up, he new from just seeing her. She was one of those humans who would do anything to live forever. To taste the power only a few possessed. A dagger of ice appearad in Sabien's hand and he held it in the air. As she saw it as he figured she begged. "Please....master....give me power" She smiled seductively as she said this. Humans, what fickle creatures. Sabien pulled the dagger across her throat, slitting the corodid artery. Opening his mouth and engorging himself in the beautiful blood spray. As he planned, though her face was badly wounded from the ice shards, he watched the life slowly seep out of her beautiful blue eyes. As her last breath past, he whispered in her ear. "You are not going to heave, or hell. You just don't exsist anymore, you are nothing but food." he smiled as he said this. He usually said that to add some dispair before they died. But he was so caught up in her beautiful blue eyes he forgot. He left her and the ice, to give the humans a little mystery to try to solve. Sabien dissapeared intot he night, completly satisfied with his meal.

Sort've sad to really think about this question. I'd love to be able to say "Oh yeah I'd be remembered forever" But the truth of the matter is. 1.) My fiancee would move on within the year. 2.) Though you can never replace a child, my parents have their grandchildren. and 3.) I hate everyone I'm enlisted with and work with, and I'm pretty certain the feeling's mutual. So sufficate to say I'd probably have a good 6 months myself before the world began go turn again.

It seemed like they had rode for hours. Their pursuers must've had orders to kill or not return because they were still behind them. "Dang boss, you must've really pissed old Dacaucus off." Mel smiled as he said this. Jameson had been after Daucausus for years, once he even blew his mansion completly to pieces in an attempt to kill the old vamp. "Yeah, one thing I can't figure out is why..." Suddenly a man came around the corner gun pointed directly at the two. With the way he got the drop on them showed he was no rookie. "Jameson Taylor" This is too good to be true. Jameson pointed behind him at the 4 horsemen baring down on them. "These guys may be a little more up your alley, they're working for the vampire lord Dacausus. I'll help you get them to the guild if you don't arrest me, what do you say?" The man was obviously annoyed and he wondered if he'd believe him. "Okay fine, but if you're lying to me. I promise you, it'll be your last." As the three men began riding towards the guild, Jameson hollard at the new addition to the groupd. "hey what's your name anyways?"

Damo relaxed and prepared for the worst as the two descended into darkness. It was true it didn't make any sense that Nay and Duke would just take off like they did. Before they were completly inveloped Damo shot a message to Sin. "Be ready for anything Sin...we don't know what we're getting into" Both Nayomi and Duke were already facing the two as they surface. Blood slowly trickling down from a recent cut on Duke's finger, Nay in full wolf form appearing to be ready to strike if she needed too. Damo could sense power welling up inside Sin, ready incase the two didn't wait to attack. Damo made the first move and stepped towards Nay. "What the hell is going on Nay?!" Damo was angry the two bolted and didn't explain the situation. "You guys just abandon the team like this?" Damo was almost in tears. Apparently convinced that Damo and Sin weren't there to try and apprehend them, Nay shifted back into her human form. "It's not like that Damo. You know we would never..." Duke put his hand on her shoulder to silence her. "We can't talk about it right now Damo. We can't bring you in until we know more." A sudden noise made Nay's ears perk up. "Damo, can you tell what that was?" Damo quickly opened his [I]mind's eye[/I] and saw there were at least 5 werewolves rounding the corner behind Sin. "What the hell are the wolves doing here?" Damo asked outloud. Sin suddenly whirled around to face the wolves that would be slinking around the corner at anytime. "Duke...Nay go" The wisdom in his words was apparent. "Sin's right guys, we'll work on Red. You guys work on getting the hell out of here." Damo stepped back beside Sin ready for the fight. "How will you guys find where we're at?" Nayomi asked as Duke pulled her away. Sin and Damo smiled at each other as damo replied. "Don't worry guys, we'll find you." Nay and Duke were completly out of sight when the first wolf rounded the corner. Damo shot Sin a quick mental message before the wolf's massive frame was completly visible. [I]"Race you buddy, best 3 out of 5 wins"[/I]

[quote name='Treble']I never beated the first game, but the [B]Viewtiful Joe[/B] games are incredibly fun beat-em-up games. I believe both part 1 and 2 are available on the PS2 and the Gamecube. Also, if you haven't played [B]Resident Evil 4[/B] yet, you should totally get it. The game is more action driven than about being scary. Amazing selection of guns to mess around with, and blasting those possessed humans in the head is a lot of fun. Probably one of the best games from last generation.[/QUOTE] I have to agree whole heartidly here. I've only played the first viewtiful Joe and it was an incredible game. You didn't mention any of the Resident Evil games, I would suggest starting at the begining and working your way through they're all great games. And if you try them and like them, the Silent Hill games would be my next suggestion. My finacee would never play video games with me unless we got out the old nintendo and played Mario I, or III. Other than that she wouldn't have anything to do with it. I owned RE I-III when we first started dating, I finally got her to play them around the time RE IV came out and she got hooked. The same was for the Silent HIll series. Try them, you'll love them.

[I]The Spirited: Chapter 1 Acolytes Awakening (A collaboration between Takuuya, Knuckle’s Girl, and me)[/I] "Everything is in place sir. Ken is in disguise and prepared to initiate phase 1 whenever you give the word." The red haired demon said as he bowed to Lord Kozu. "Are we right in doing this? They were supposed to have so much time.” “My Lord, I didn't like this from the start. But with Ria abandoning the council and speeding the awakening, there's just no alternative.” "Thank you. I guess I just needed to hear that. Go ahead and tell Ken to initiate. "Yes sir." After the red haired man left the room Kozu sat on the edge of his bed and wept. .........................................Meanwhile.............................................. "Today we are lecturing over Greek mythology." **Groans** "Now I know none of you want to do this. But it’s your own fault for listening to the rumors I had my last year’s students spread about this being an easy A." Mr. Tatashki said with a sly grin "now open your books too...." Suddenly the door burst open and a man stood in the doorway holding a large glowing ball about the size of a basketball. With a sorrowful look on his face he slammed the door shut and threw the ball into the center of the classroom..... .....................................30 minutes later............................................. "This is Debra Dobson reporting for channel 6. Where news is still pouring out about the alleged bombing of Hamilton High School. It seems as though not everyone in Han Tatashki's senior philosophy class was killed. Police are still amazed, as it seems the blast only affected the single room and only a small number of the 30+ students were killed. We’ll keep you updated as we get word." Time to save the world. You have been chosen to stop Ria, a rogue spirit agent who left the spirit world in search of a way to awaken Ghalleon, the most demented and evil of all the Acolytes of 7. The Acolytes of 7 were a group of men dedicated to raising the Council of 7, the most evil and powerful demons ever to exist. Ghalleon was within minutes of raising the 7 when Kozu, the ruler of the spirit world, sent a group of mortals to battle him. In the midst of battle Ghalleon was mortally wounded. Instead of dying he cast a spell banishing himself into a state of dormancy in a dimension of his own creation. Ria is now disguised as an unknown human, and he has everything he needs to awaken Ghalleon.... There will be 2 slots for spirit agents that Takuuya and I will be filling. We will be doing the “training” in the spirit realm; everyone else will be part of the high school class. Sign-ups: Name: Age: (Old enough to take a senior philosophy class) Personality: Appearance: Picture or Description Weapon: (Pick your weapon(s), but you won't get it until you arrive in the spirit world) Spirit Proficiency: Infused Demon: (You will be Infused with a Demon Spirit when you return to the Mortal World) Day of: What you did the day you died. Use this as an introduction to your character. Here's Takuuya's Sign-up Name: Rehmlith (Rem) Age: unknown Personality: Rem is the complete opposite of what his age might lead you to believe(that’s is if anyone knew)… you know Wisdom, maturity and serenity. Rem can be a scatter brained spaz at best the curiosity of a toddler which gets him into trouble and he is quick to actions controlled by his heart, especially when they involve those darling little humans… Something so fragile and innocent should be protected from things that would harm them. Appearance: Weapon: a huge boomerang blade. It as holes at an end where he can grip it. It also can be used for close combat…. Rem’s other weapons is the natural energies that exist all around Spirit Proficiency: plant life Infused Demon: Fox Demon Day of: “M-My Lord you cant be serious…” Rem’s hands were on Kuzo’s desk and he was looking intently at his King who still was gazing at the ceiling. “The only way for humans to get here is by great tragedy… My Lord what have you done” “There was no other way Rem, Immortals are not to deal directly with mortals you know this… you taught this to me yourself you also taught me that there are loopholes in rules which I’ve found… I have chosen a handful of humans who have abnormal high spirit readings these will be the agents on the Ria case. We will rebirth them as demon hybrids to aid in their fight for survival.” “Human destiny in human hands?” The space around Rem was crackling with spiritual energy. “How reckless, how foolish, how cower-“ “Hold your tongue Rehmlith. You may have had a hand in raising me but I am still your King and I demand your respect and cooperation. Listen to me this is how it should be… I need you on board, wherever Ria walks disaster and abominations lay in his wake… you are Commander of BP3 squad it is your duty to Banish harmful demons to purify tainted lands, preserve the natural order of things and protect innocent lives-“ “I know this… I started this branch back when your father…. was here, and this goes against everything we stand for… He stood for” “It must be done. You’re a gentle soul Rehmlith I know how much this pains you… it hurts me just as bad if not worst. But it must be done. The human children will be here at any moment. Please go to the portal and await your partner and the Humans and you will train them and report back to me.” “Is that a command?” “Im afraid so…” “You will be done.” Kuzo flinched inwardly. He stood suddenly and placed his hands on his desk and looked Rem straight in the eyes. “Do you resent me Kitsune-chan?” Kuzo asked with watering eyes as he let all formalities drop. “Never” Replied Remlith as he turned for the door. “I just miss the little prince I tutored in the ways of nature and life, but I guess any man burden with the load you carry may change” Rem walked out the door and headed to the portals. And here's my sign-up Name: Kai Yemon Age: 120 Personality: Kai has always distanced himself from everyone, most of all mortals. He carries an air of conceitedness and appears to think he’s better than everyone. He takes care of his allies in battle and would sacrifice himself to save any of them. All business, no play is the only philosophy he has. Appearance: [URL="http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k29/frog-freak12345/Silveranimeguy.jpg"]Kai[/URL] Weapon: Kai wields a black bladed katana which he carries in a sheath on his back. And a short bladed Ninja sword he keeps in a sheath on his belt. Spirit Proficiency: Cryokenisis (Ice Manipulation) Kai can create ice out of the smallest vapor of water. Infused Demon: Kai is a full blooded Wolf Demon Day of: “Move out of my way.” Kai said as he approached the front of the group. Everyone was gathered around to see the events taking place in the mortal world. Everyone in the agency had heard about he expedited plan to bring the chosen humans to the spirit realm. “I can’t believe they’re doing this…poor kids” Came a female’s voice from the back of the group. “I’m with you” Kai said with a grin “I can’t believe they didn’t pick me to do it.” It was the truth too, Kai pleaded with this superiors to allow him the privilege of killing the human children. “Kai Yemon!” Came the voice of Cipher, Kai’s department’s head. “report to Lord Kozu’s office at once.” Kai groaned as he got to his feat. Everyone knew how Lord Kozu felt about humans, he “loved” them and treated them all as though they were victims of some sort and deserved protection. It was why Kozu formed the agency a millennium ago. Kai slowly strode into Kozu’s chambers and bowed deeply. “Sir you wanted to see me?” It was obvious that Kozu had been crying, Kai couldn’t help but not care. “Kai, though I do not care for your opinion about humans, I need you for a special assignment concerning the chosen. You are to join their team and train them.” Kai’s mouth hit the floor, there would be no way he would accept this assignment. “I’m sorry sir, I feel my view would be detrimental to the…” He didn’t even get a chance to finish. “This isn’t a request Kai, this is an order.” Kozu had gone from sad sack to angry so fast it made Kai’s head spin. “You will go and aid their other trainer. You are to meet at the great gate when they arrive. Which should be anytime, I suggest you leave NOW.” With that Kozu waved his hand and Kai felt the familiar ting of a transportation spell. As everything completely faded out, the last thing he heard were the gasps of his fellow agents. He appeared at the portal where the other trainer stood in anticipation of the human’s arrival.

"I don't think I like this Jameson!" Alexander's voice rang inside Jameson's head as he opened another door in the abandoned house. Jameson and his gang had heard that Dacaucus, a high-ranking vampire, was hiding out here. "Relax Alexander, it's mid-day. There's no way anyones awake. As he walked into the room boldy, convinced there would not be any guards. A voice stopped him in his tracks. "Dacaucus, are your troops prepared for the assault?" The voice belonged to an unknown vampire. He must've been pretty high ranking for someone at Dacaucus' level to answer the way he did. "Y..Ye..Yes my lord. We're prepared and awaiting our signal. I've add...added a few more troops to my army since last we spoke." Though Dacaucus was fishing for a complimant, none would come. "Good....don't make me regret my decision to allow you and your scum to enjoy the massacre." Jameson slowly closed the door and turned towards the front door of the house. Waiting for him at the door was a large guard wolf, which had to have weighed close to 300 lbs. Fearing cutting loose with Cowbody would squash any chance of an escape he had. Jameson slowly began backing away from the black wolf. "Good boy...Good boy...how about a nice bone eh??? maybe an already dead one you have lying around?" The sickening dead growl the wolf let out was enough to raise the hairs on Jameson's head. "Don't worry boy, I have just the thing for you." He slowly reached into his coat. Gripping one of the silver throwing knives he had, he whipped his hand out, snapping his wrist forward and sending the knive tumbling. A smile creased his face...it quickly diminished as the wolf deftly dodged the knife, causing it to be embedded into the wall. "I think it may be time to run now boss." Alexander's voice rang. "Now when do I ever run away?" Jameson drew forth Cowbody and aimed it at the wolf. "Now dodge thi....ahhhh" he was cut off as he was hit from the side and sent flying into a wall. Sliding to the floor he looked up at his unknown assailant. It was dacaucus....Jameson tried to swallow and made a loud gulping sound, showing his fear. "Jameson...Jameson...Jameson. How many times must you and your band of fools try and assassinate me? this must be the hundredth time. Well this time I assure you it will be your last." The vampire grabbed Jameson by the throat and lifted him into the air with one hand, drawing the other back and making a piercing weapon ready to gouge out Jameson's heart. Suddenly the blacked out window beside the too burst open, filling the room with sunlight that shown directly on the vampire's arm. A defining scream pierced the walls as dacaucus dropped Jameson, who lept for the window as soon as he hit the floor. Outside two of his top officers waited with his horse. "Thanks Doc." Jameson said as he lept on his horse. "Let's go finish him off!" Came the voice of his right hand Mel, who was known as Maverick to anyone other than Jameson. "No, let's get out of here. The bastards got more of an army than we thought." The three began riding off when they heard cries from behind. 20 men on horseback came riding from behind the house in pursuit of the trio. "Let's head back to the hide out." Doc yelled back as he began pulling away. "You go back and get the troops ready for a fight. Mel and I are going to the guild...we have to warn them." "We're gonna do WHAT!?" Mel twirled himself so he was sitting backwords on his horse and began firing vollies at their pursures. Though he was firing wildly he was hitting his targests...they started falling like rocks off their horses. Dead as could be. "Hey boss they're humans....wait humans working for the vamps?" After hearing that, Jameson put Cowbody away and drew one of his backup pistols. He cut loose all six rounds...all six hitting their marks. Between the two men they managed to squeeze of 18 rounds and kill 16 of their pursuers. "Mel let's go. Lets see if we can't get them to chase us all the way to the guild...some proof. Maybe then they won't arrest us." With that, the two whirled themselves in the direction of the guild and began a chase they hoped would lead them and their pursuers to the guild. And not to an early death....

CWII=Cold War II? Is this the direction the worlds heading in now? Poland allows the United States to put a defensive missile base only 110 miles from Russian soil. Obviously no Country wants another Countries missles anywhere near it. Especially militarily developed countries. Example, the first Cold War and the Cuban Missle Crisis. With the world at Russia's throat already for the Georgia situation, can it take another cold war? And if so what do you think the odds are this could turn into the next WWIII? I personally believe this one's going to blow over. Though the United States is spread thin elsewhere in the world (and please don't use this thread as a chance to bash the United State's occupancy of Afghan. and Iraq.), it is still a big enough deterant to keep Russia from invading Poland or doing anything of the sort. I can't say I wouldn't be mad myself if Canada agreed to allow Iran to put a missile defense base there. What do you think? Does Russia have a good beef and will they strike back with more than diplomacy? Also, if there are any Russian newgrounders. What is your take on the Georgian incident and the U.S. missile base in Poland?

Though I do fully believe there should be high school theology classes that teach ID. I do agree with the constitution of the United States. Though we don't do a good job keeping "seperation of church and state" it should be upheld. In CONTRAST the United States is a Country founded on religion. I'm going to hold up there or I'm going to turn this into a different discussion. I do have to agree with 13th man when he says that it should be taught so younger children can make their own choices in life. Truth of the matter is, MOST high schoolers, I say most because I know several high school students (most of them from OB) who would jump at the chance to take theology in high school. But MOST high school students only want to do their 4 years and get through college along the path of least resistance, which I find to be really sad. Now quickly summing up, I am an "IDer", I believe it should be mentioned as a theory since it's not viable to have a theology class in high school, support the constitutional rights of seperation of church and state, most high school students dissapoint me.

Takuuya, Knuckle's girl and I are collabing a story for the theater. We need someone to make a banner for that story. If you're interested please get ahold of me. Thanks Zach

Name: Derrick Matthews Code Name: Wolf Occupation: Electronics Specialist Primary Weapon: A silver Katana Secondary Weapon: A short silver ninja sword Special Ability: Derrick has the ability to accelerate his body movements 3-4times faster than normal for short periods of time. Description/Picture: History: Derrick is the son of a high ranking Night Watch officer. He attempted to quickly get rid of any "riding his fathers coat tails" rumors by picking a fight with his father. He wounded his father and was transfered out of his "cushy" post to a more "action" packed post. Extras:

"Damn him" Damo muttered "He's just worried about you" Symphony said, "he only wants what's best for you" Damo couldn't help but feel helpless at that moment. "I know...I know I just don't see what the big deal is. I'm fine." "I saw your wound Damo. It was bad." Damo blushed and turned away. He couldn't help be embarassed by Symphony seeing him the way she did. Helpless, being carried by Nay. He still couldn't figure out why it seemed like he was always the one being carried or being "rescued." Without looking at her for fear she'd see how embarassed he was Damo could only stutter. "Umm...I'm...I'm going to go get my seat on the plane so I can get some sleep. I'm really beat." Damo used his powers as a cruch and limped out of the room and onto the plane where he didn't say a word to anyone. He flopped down and drifted off.... [I]He'd been here before....though he didn't recognize a thing. Damo awoke in a large decorated hall with dark figures all around him. He was in chains forced to bow down to a dark omnious figure in front of him. The figure arrose in full cloak, with a long scythe in his hand. In a booming voice, the reaper spoke. "You escaped me little one. For the first time and the last. You WILL be mine..." With that he lifted his scythe into the air and swung it at Damo's neck. At the last second he stopped when he heard a cry. "Get your hands off him you slime" Nay lept on him from behind. The reaper cast her aside like she was nothing. She suddenly burst into flames. With a cry of anguish, Nay's life ended. The reaper again prepared the killing blow. This time Ken came leaping out with the same end. The scene played itself out again and again until all of Damo's friends were dead. After all of Damo's companions had been killed, the reaper pulled off his cloak to reveal hisself...or rather herself. It was Jinx..."Damo. I see you there on that plane asleep. You know there's nowhere in this world you can run to that I can't find you. And I will find you lover...you will once again be mine!" With that she pointed a finger at Damo who burst into flames. Instead of waking up though, Damo burned, he felt the flames start at his feat and lick their way all the way across his body until he was completly engulfed. [/I] Damo woke up on the plane a few seconds later sweating up a storm. Duke and Nay were the only one's still on the plane. [I]"That couldn't have been real. Could it? I have to tell someone....but who?"[/I] Damo had an idea, someone whose dreams frequently became reality. He'd hoped she'd be able to tell help him.

I know it's been awhile since anyone has touched on this. But I'm coming to this issue now in my story post in the anthology section. Allamorph pointed me to this thread when I raised the question to him today. I had a solution that maybe could allow for the rule to be changed, but keep stipulations in place to make it more of a "compromise". What if the rule allowed multiple posting based on the criteria that 1.) Posters would need to wait 1 week to allow other people the opportunity to post their comments. 2.) If a poster is making a post simply to push his/her post to the top of the list and not making any progress in the discussion/story. The moderator [U][B]WILL[/B][/U] delete the thread and the poster will be barred from posting for a set period of time. I know you can edit and make breaks and that's all well and good. But it all comes down to, just as Justin said, just being able to add a post to your story instead of editing, deleting, copying, pasting, is a time saver. It allows for more time to write, and it may just be me, but the presentation is much better. It also gives someone following the story the ability to click the first unread post button and go straight to the new post. Or if they've been absent for awhile, they can go to where they left off. I would appreciate some input on my addition to this discussion. Just so I know how it's being received. Thanks Zach

Name: Staff Sergeant Tyler "Lone Wolf" Michaels Age: 25 Gender:Male Nationality: American Description:[url]http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa71/anyelaaleyna/anime%20guy/anime123.jpg[/url] Background: Tyler earned the name "Lone Wolf" after he was forced out of his ParaRescue squadron in the Air Force and forced into a black ops squad for leaving his team behind to pursue combat. Never uttering more than a few words he totally focus' on the mission and rarley speaks. He watches his teammates backs, but is still rarely trusted by them due to his "loner" personality. Scene of Death: "Oh My god my leg!" Came a cry from behind him. Tyler could tell just from the sound of the cry it was over for him. Without even looking he knew the grenade that came sailing in above his head, landed just below Private Johns, the newest member of the squad, and went off. The cry of pain quickly turned into a disgusting gurgling noise Ty knew so well. "Sergeant Michaels, how many do we have left?" Came colonel Wheeler over the com link. Sometimes Ty just wanted to plug him himself, save him some trouble. "Only me and Dancer sir" Ty heard a snap to his left and before the soldier could even pull the trigger Ty dove, drew his M9 and only fired one round. Bingo it hit it's mark and the bullet drove into the mains brain. A noise behind him, this time he knew it was Dancer. Dancer was Ty's one friend. The only person he'd ever confided in. She was as hard as he was, harder maybe, and somehow she was even colder. "Anyone left Wolf?" She knew the answer before she even asked it. "No. Just me, you, and about 50 more soon-to-be dead bodies in front of us." She smiled after he verified what she assumed "Good, it's better this way. You want to do it old school?" She asked as she withdrew her twin Kitana's. "You know me all to well Dancer" Ty said as he drew his broad sword. It was as big as he was, yet he could weild it with one hand. "Hope you enjoy the view, because you're going to see a lot of it Wolf" Dancer laughed as she ran ahead. Leading the way as always, the two worked perfectally together. She'd cut a path of destruction, straight through, and when the ones she'd miss poped out to shoot her in the back wolf would come through swing his broad sword and using his M9 on the ones he couldn't reach. Though she made the comment about her ass before she left Wolf knew he wouldn't see it, she'd be 100 yards ahead before he took his first steps. She was fast...he was stronger. They made a fantastic team. Three quarters of the way through the controlled chaos. Ty picked up a signal over his com-link. "Dancer this is Wheeler copy?" "Sort've busy Colonel...wait Scratch that I'm all done." " Dancer, Wolf is to be terminated copy? He's become compromised and must be exterminated." "Copy that Colonel, I'll radio you when it's over." Ty smiled as he poped out into the clearing he knew she'd be in. She had her weapons in hand facing him. "I knew you modified that com-link wolf. No matter, I couldn't have caught you off guard anyways." Ty didn't say a word, he didn't have too. He would've done the same thing, he did wish they didn't even bother using the term "compromised' though. They knew damn well he wasn't and so did she. But orders are orders an it had to happen. Blades clashed, Dancer was weaker but faster. Though she needed two blades to block the force of Ty's blows. She snuck kick after kick after punch in on him. Tying to tire him out, what she didn't know was Ty was able to use his sword with one hand. He'd always waited till she was out of sight to do it, knowing this day would come. After they'd been at it for a few minutes, and he let her get a few licks in. He swung his blade as though he was swinging a baseball bat for the fences. "Stupid mistake wolf" She sneered as she paried his blow with her blades, and quickly droped into a roll. She came up beside him thrusting her blades thinking him off balance. Instead he knocked both her hands away with his free hand. The surprise and the force made her drop her katanas. Without skipping a beat he grabbed her throat and launched her into a tree. She hit with a thud and slid to the ground. He approached her and something unexpected happened. A soldier burst through the woods behind Ty and opened fire. "Damn I guess I missed one" The wounded Dancer smirked. Ty charged the soldier, who was missing horribly. Ty's blade met the man's midsection and he was lifted off the ground. "Stupid punk" Ty scoffed. Suddenly a blade ripped through his chest, piercing a lung. And then came the second piercing the other. Blood quickly filling his lungs and choking him off he heard Dancer whisper in his ear. "Sorry hun, you should've finished me first." Ty wasn't sure if she heard what he said, it didn't matter. The explosion that rocked them both was probably all she heard. Expecting her to do what she did Ty pulled the pins on all three of the mans grenades he had on his belt after he plunged his blade into him. As everything went dark, the last thing he said was the last thing he could think of. " Thanks dancer, not being able to kill you to your face showed me I'm still human afterall"... OOC: I'm sorry to add this, but I'm not sure if you want me to talk about how I wake up in the room or not. You said you want a death scene "for when you wake up in the room" So please don't not accept me because I didn't do a wake up post. Just let me know if I should've went as far as waking up or not.

I think we've pretty much lost it. Which sucks because it was making a comeback. I don't think it was you Malvok. It happens every year, it seems like right around mid july through the end of august, people are trying to get everything out of their last few weeks of summer and they neglect the boards. It stinks, but if you look at the profiles of the members and go into their latest posts they become fewer and far between. Give it a couple weeks and the boards will be hopping again, unfortunateally that means witches will be unlikely to make a comeback (though I hope I'm wrong.) Either way, I'm sitting and waiting for someone to start moving forward with it so we can jump back in.

[I]"Oh my god is this thing ever going to be over?"[/I] Keith thought as he opened his eyes and gawked at the others performing the "ceremony". The only reason he was at this stupid thing was to get [I]her[/I] to notice him. He'd been following the beauty all week. Trying his hardest to get her to notice him. It was the only reason he agreed to come to this stupid thing. It turned out Regina never showed....she was the one who told him about the ceremony and that [I]she [/I] would be there. [I]"Damn you Regina, if I had ANY idea what this was about. This stuipd crap isn't worth it"[/I] After the ceremony was over Keith laughed to himself at all the boo-hoo's and whines over the fact that nothing happened. His crush darted out of the room quickly and Keith followed, finally ready to confess his feelings for her. As he came up behind her Keith's blood turned to ice as it always did when he approached her. [I]I had to bother her, I'll just talk to her at school[/I] He thought as he turned an ran towards home. *ring ring* He was surprised to hear his phone ring. It was Regina. "Hey how'd it go?" She asked excitedly, Regina always loved those weird rituralistic ceremony things. "Nothing happened obviously, I'm still here. And as for the otherthing as usual I bailed" "Oh shit I forgot...well it's a good thing you bailed." "Well thanks Regina, that makes me feel alot better" "No what I mean is I forgot to call you earlier, It turns out you-know-who has a boyfriend." "WHAT?" Keith was more angry with her than ever. Getting his hopes up, and not telling him that. He hung his phone up and shut it off before she could say another word....... After countless hours of staring up at the ceiling searching for sleep. Keith got up and went to the bathroom. [I]"Mom won't miss a couple of these" [/I] Resisting the urge to down the entire bottle of sleeping pills Keith took two and lay back down and fell asleep. He awoke what seemed like only a second later to a bird shreiking. Sitting up he looked around in a daze, [I]Huh...now this is a weird dream.[/I] he thought to himself as he got to his feet. Keith felt an itch on his back, when he went to scratch it he realized he had a scabbard on his back. Complete with a longsword. He noticed a bulge on his ankle, and upon further examineation there was a large bowie knife straight from one of those war movies. And on his belt, was the most unusual of all he thought. A Colt-45 revolver was in a holster. For some reason he felt these items would come in handy REALLY soon. As he looked around the field he sat, though it was hard to see. He could make out two shapes that looked like people a hundred yards or so away. "Hey!" He shouted as he made his way over to them. When they came into view he realized it was a guy and a girl. He immediateally recognized them as being at the ritual. "This is some dream....you guys mind if I tag along with you?"

I really think this sounds cool..... Name: Jameson Taylor Age: 27 Gender:Male Race: Human Weapon: A solar Gun by the name "Cowboy" Bio (: A real outlaw at heart. Jameson leads a group of renegades called the OK Tombstones. They're a group whose only purpose is to put down the evil vampire rule. Jameson took over as leader after his mentor and leader Jessica James was killed in a raid. Jameson picked up her solar gun "Cowboy" and attempted to portect the remaining group. Though the gun would not recognize him at first, as Jessica took her last breath. Cowboy choose Jameson as it's new Master and Jameson was able to squash the last few vampire and salvage a small portion of the OK Tombstones. Rumor has it that Jameson is also in possession of one of the famed terrenials, though noone knows for sure. Appearance: [url]http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa71/anyelaaleyna/anime%20guy/anime160.jpg[/url] *For signup purposes I'm taking Alexander terrenial of wind

I think I'd be interested, I'll edit my post tommorow and include my signup. Just a suggestion, you may want to see if a mod. will delete the old signups. This way, no-one is confused on whether or not this is a go or not.

As far as "showing china what it needs to do to be accepted by the rest of the world" goes, China is no different from North Korea, and the numerous other countries of the world who could really give a crap how the rest of the world views them. Giving China the games is like giving a toy to a child whose in the middle of a tantrum. It shows them that no matter what they do they can have their way. The United States and other Countries will still continue to buy their toys though they've been shown to be untested for human saftey and made by free "slave" labor. We won't intervene in their oppression of tibet because they're unstable and the loss of so many american business' that thrive over there would put a damper in our economy. It's the same story elsewhere in the world, North Korea, wouldn't dismantle their nuclear unless they were threatened with force and then justly compensated. Just as mentioned earlier Hitler's treatment of the Jew's and his ayrian(sp) race (though that still perplexes me, since he wanted blonde hair blue eyes, and he had dark hair?) The Olympic games themselves, however, are traditionally supposed to be unbiased. And are intended to be a time when we can celebrate temporary unity and peace. Though Russia seems to be using the "unity" aspect to force the smaller former soviet union countries into returning to the "motherland". I do so love the games, and though I could think of better places in the world I'd like to see the games. The fact that they're in China is just temporary. and I've been alive for 5 Olympic games so far, and god willing I'll see 15 or so more. So what's really the big deal if one feels a little empty.