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[color=purple]I have never been hurt so badly in my life, you knew I was at my lowest point, I trusted you to pick me up, and you betrayed me, throwing me back in the dirt. I wonder what it was, that I said or did, will I ever know? I have no idea, but I hope so. For now I sit, cloaked in immense pain, and suffering, and torment. Because I trusted you. -------------- This goes out to you, and you know who you are.[/color]

[color=purple]Sailor Mercury[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by cloricus [/i] [B]Another invalid post from cloricus - You say your not ignorant of other countries but you don't even spend the time to spell their countries name right or you abbreviate it. Yet you always write yours out in full. One of the main reasons I am against America is they have no respect for the rest of the world in it?s achievements and often doesn?t help. I know that is a very big generalisation but in the most part it is true. Prove me wrong, please. I would really like some reasons to like America. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=purple]You have got to be kidding.. that is your returning argument? It's a pretty pathetic one. I spell America out bc I know how to spell it, I didn't grow up in Afghanistan, so I don't know if I was spelling it the right way or not, and besides, Afg. is a lot easier and takes less time to type. Yes that is a huge, and incorrect, generalization. And no it isn't in the most part true. Why WOULD America care? Sure, America will pat other countries on the back and say "Good Job". So when was the last time you Aussies celebrated July 4th? July 4th is America's Independence Day, we celebrate it, other countries don't. Just like Libya doesn't celebrate July 4th, I doubt America nationally celebrates their special days. Your arguments are weak and James was right, invalid.[/color]

[color=purple]lmao Gotenks.. My funniest moments are either, when I slur my words, or get hurt. Seriously, I had an 8 hour ride in a car, with my mother, from Baltimore to Albany on Sat. Well we had stopped for tea, and it was immensly hot. I was carrying my tea and my mothers. She bumped my arm accidentally, and the hot tea spilled ALL OVER my hand. It hurt VERY badly. So what did I do? I squeaked really loudly. Then I burst out laughing, spilling more tea. On this same drive, we had come to a part of the drive that was basically a rolling parking lot, we barely moved for over an hour, so it was a great time for me to put down my book and allow for conversation. I was tired from waking up very early and wasn't all together. So when my mom asked me a question, I don't remember what it was, I replied, "Oh, it's overneath the rocks." Also, right outside my window at home, is a tree in which a flock of crows has taken a liking. Every morning over Spring Break, the damn things woke me up at 5:00 sharp. I opened up the window one morning and yelled at the birds, "WTF IS WITH ALL THE BIRDAGE?!" Heh.. I have a very interesting life..[/color]

[color=purple]Lol Raiha! I love that one! Roses are red, Violets are blue, Without his feather, Dumbo never woulda flew that was REALLY stupid.. but.. heh.. cute[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by James [/i] [B][color=coral]Erm, Bowser can be on Mario's side...sure...as this is Mario's vacation. The rules of the Mushroom Kingdom don't necessarily apply ;)[/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=purple]Thank you James-san.[/color]

[color=purple][i]Voltage does not take her hand. She locks eyes with Samantha and gives her a very dangerous look. Lauren winces slightly. Voltage stands and walks forward to Samantha.[/i] Voltage: Don't ever tell me how to run my life. [i]Voltage raises a hand and backhands Samantha, slamming her into the nearest tree, five feet away. She growls and helps Piro up. Glaring daggers at Lauren, she turns and walks away.[/i][/color]

[color=purple][i]Voltage hears Lauren running after her. She keeps her eyes forward and continues walking. Lauren calls out to her from behind.[/i] Lauren:Voltage! Piro! Stop! [i]Voltage growls low in her throat. Her right hand flickers and warms with static electricity. Piro grabs her left hand and turns her so he can look into her eyes. As soon as he locks eyes with her, a blue charge bursts from her eyes into his. Together they turn and raise their right arms. From Voltage's hand shoots huge bolts of lightning and from Piro's right hands shoots a funnel of flames. Both strike right inf ront of Lauren, who is knocked backwards. They lower their hands and collapse. When they wake, Valeigh is standing above them.[/i][/color]

[color=purple]Ha.. thanks Raiha.. I tried to make it mushless.. it was before.. it sounded really pathetic.. but I like it the way it is.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by gokents [/i] [B]now i would say this is beyond reasonable debate. obviously, some of the people here are as uneducated as claimed. oil... america doesnt get oil from afganastan. afganastan doesnt even have oil. why do you think 76 oil tried to make a pipe line across. its cause all the oil is in other countries and they need a way to get it through afganastan. i will not be taking part in this thread anymore, there are too many here who think americans are ignorant, when really its all about individuals. this individual knows enough about the current events to know that most of what has been said in this thread is just not true. i suggest all of you go to some sort of school and pay close attention. deranged views that arent true will only carry you so far. you people just need to get your sh!t together. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=purple]Your right, America does not get our oil supply from Afghanistan, but we do get our oil supply, or the majorit of it, from Middle Eastern countries, ones with alliances with Afg. If we wage war on Afg. then their allies will more likely than not, come to Afg.'s aid and cut us short of our oil supply, devestating America. All individuals are ignorant, but this is about Americans, their conflicts, and Bush. Your sarcastic and mocking views are not appreciated and not needed. [/color]

[color=purple]Personally, I hate criticism. The way I've grown up, criticism is only a fancy way of putting people down. I don't like it, or accept it, well, not often. When it comes to my drawings, it makes me livid if someone who has never doodle a picture in their life tells me I need to improve. That drives me crazy. When someone at the same level does it, I won't say my age b/c I'm a lot better than many people my age, but when someone on the same level, like Eric-san tells me how I can improve, then I take it and use it to my advantage. If someone better than I am or someone I respect, like Ginny, TN, or James-san to name a few, told me how I could improve, then I would definetly listen to them. But if someone ever criticised my writings, I would loose my mind. Such is the reason I hate my English teacher. But I'm not going to go there. I don't like criticism, I hardly ever walk away from it in a good mood,it just annoys me and is pointless to me.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by James [/i] [B] [color=royalblue]That's true, nowhere is perfect. I don't think that Australians are really the ones complaining here though. Cloricus is Australian (I think)...but most of his points so far are pretty invalid. And I don't know where his chip on the shoulder comes from. Australia and America are probably the closest of international allies. And the reason for that is because both countries have very similar ideals. I certainly don't hate America at all -- I think America is a great country and there are many things that I love about it. I'm just saying that in general, Americans wear rose coloured glasses when it comes to their own country. But I think you yourself pretty much outlined that as well; so I think we agree on that point. For me personally, there is nowhere on Earth I'd rather live than here. This place is a paradise...everyone who visits says the same. But of course, this country isn't perfect -- unlike the USA, we haven't completely reconciled with our aboriginal community. And that is something which would seem to contradict Australia's core values. It still mystifies me as to why we are so behind in that area. But that is one of our few faults. Still, it's something that we must look at and accept. I think basically, we all have to realize that we're sharing the planet...and we have to be sensitive to other people's needs. If that were being done a little more, then I think people would be less critical of the US and others across the board.[/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=purple]It may not be Australians, I was overgeneralizing. I appologize. You are completely right, America wears rose-colored, or even blood-red colored glasses. America preaches about it's highness, about helping other countries out, for their benefit. But James-san your right, we only help other countries if it benefits us, or one of our supplies is at risk. This can be seen, again, in the Guru of Idiots, George Bush. While the rest of NATO signed the new bill regarding the Nueremberg Trials, Bush did not. Because he didn't want American soldiers to go on trial and he not have anything to do about it. America is one of the more hipocrytical countries out there. But it's still a great place. America may only help other countries so we hide our back, i.e: WWII America gave 13 billion dollars to Europe, to rebuild themselves, [i]a bribe ensuring they didn't become communist[/i]. Bribery may be low, but at least the countries weren't communist. That did help in aiding and end to the war. Personally I feel guilty that before this discussion, I was still a naieve little girl, in that, I beileved America could do no wrong, that we were the most powerful, righteous, good, best, most helpful, etc country in the world. That's how most of America feels. And it's just not true.[/color]

[color=purple]That was emotional and deep. A very original work of the mind. I hope for more in the future.[/color]

[color=purple]Uh.. okay.. nest time could you try and possibly put a little mroe thought into one?[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Krillen [/i] [B] Sorry to be the Pointer Outer today but uh.....wouldnt Bowser be one of the Baddies James? [/B][/QUOTE] [color=purple]Yeah.. technically I guess he is.. but.. it's an RPG.. James-san, you wouldn't mind if I changed that would you?[/color]

[IMG]http://www.itsmysite.com/j-otaku/images/mariosignup.jpg[/IMG] [b]Select Character:[/b] (Only one character may be selected. I've already chosen Mario [as the RPG starter], but other characters can also be used. Each character must have at least one item [Mario uses his water-spurting backpack], so preferably, your character must have some sort of device which suits him/her. Please make the device relevant to the character [ie: Yoshi/eggs, Luigi/vacuum cleaner]. You may select any character from the [b]Mario games[/b]) [b]Items:[/b] (Your character may posess up to [i]five[/i] items. These items should be Mario-related, even if they are only loosely related) [b]Special Moves:[/b] (Your character can have up to three special moves. The moves should be based upon the character's general abilities or the character's "device") [b]Alliance:[/b] (You can be either on Mario's side...neutral [most villagers would be neutral, as well as some other characters], or you can be a baddie. Baddies can be villagers or any other "bad" Mario character) [color=purple]Cool stuff.. thanks Eric-san for recommending me.. I need a light hearted RPG.. what with being a goddess, vixen, weather controliing, and electrically charged girl in other RPGs. . excellent timing James-san! Character:Bowser -.- ONLY BC YOSHI IS TAKEN! Special Item:Flame Thrower Special Moves:Flame breath, Spike launch Alliance:Mario's.. i guess[/color]

[color=purple]Heh.. you earned it.. :D[/color]

[color=purple]My mother.. a duh.. my sister is annoying as crap.. but nowhere near the magnitude of "annoyingness" as my mother.. gawd! >_

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by James [/i] [B][/b][/color] [color=royalblue]Australia has the highest quality living conditions on Earth. [color] [/B][/QUOTE] [COLOR=purple]:rolleyes: Minus that "hole in the ozone" thing.. Okay.. bare with me bc I only read the first page, you guys have no idea how long your posts are.. back to back.. so trying to stay on topic.. I'll start by saying that I have an uncharted disliking for the primate-clone that we Americans call our President. This may be bc I'm hardheaded, it may be bc I'm a Democrat, it also may be bc I think George Bush has an IQ of 2. Whatever the reason is, I don't like George Bush and I don't like the way he is handling his Presidency. As James and many others stated before, he focuses way too much on Homeland Security. He was a fraud from the begininng, stating he would lower taxes for the rich 1% of America. The man is useless. Besides, it really doesn't matter, Chaney is running the country anyways. If you want to dislike someone, pick him. cloricus, your statement was very offensive and rude. That is all I have to say. I can understand where other countries may see America as having a "Holier-than-thou" attitude most of the time, and they are absolutely correct. America thinks it is so wonderful that it can't see past it's own ego. Personally, I see America as a selfish child. And an un-truthful one at that. Until I was 12 years old, I thought America had won every war it had ever been in. James is right, the only reason that the Taliban wasn't wiped out years ago was bc we were afraid of loosing our oil supply. While I feel all of these things, I also feel that America is one of the best places on Earth. Note I didn't say THE best. America has it's problems, but please don't act like it is the one. Not to generalize, but it seems that a lot of the griping is coming from Australians. I'm not pushing the pin on Australia and saying only Australian's dislike America, but Australia isn't perfect either. Neither is anywhere else on this planet. Personally, I don't see a point to all of this, it can only result in members pointing out the flaws in America, and Americans getting angry about it. [/COLOR]

[color=purple]In your heart and soul I can find the window to my own, a deep and guarded scecret that I carry inside, protected and sheilded from all outside contact, only you can help me experience it. When I am feeling daring enough, I take a quest into you and your being and it always leads to myself. You are the forbidden tunnel and I am the light at the end. Emotional, heartfelt words that tunnel into my mind. My world is a b---h, one in which heck is a bad word and honesty is frowned upon. One in which desire is a downfall and cynicism is a virtue. Scriptures comprised of tales of dejected souls unlock truths of imperfection in everyday life. All my worships are honest and hope to lead me to convey my sincerity in two words: thank you. ___________________________ For Ravenstorture[/color]

[color=purple]Ravenstorture, it doesn't matter which of your writings I read, all of them compell me to read also. Your writings are a much needed opportunity for me. Thank you.[/color]

[COLOR=purple]Please tell me it isn't too late to join.. Aww Craig-san! We still love you! Nothing can rival X-Men one! Nobility! Name:Heather Ashbrooke Mutant Alias:Sanguine Age:17 Sex:Female Mutant Abilities:Sanguine can secrete a thick, blood-like liquid from her hands that paralyzes everything it touches. If her secretion gets into her enemy's eyes, it makes them go blind. She can also turn her whole body into the liquid. Biography:Before she adopted her spanish alias, Heather was an accomplished gymnast and blackbelt. When she was 15 she developed her powers and accidentally paralyzed her brother. Heather was always gothic and when she developed her powers, her father recommended that she leave home. She did and in the years following, grew to be Sanguine. Sanguine is very spiteful and malicious. She thinks of herself as a pessimist and sadistic. Appearence:Sanguine has shoulder length, dark red hair. Her eyes are naturally yellow, as she is Mystique's daughter, but Sanguine is very fond of her sunglasses. She wears them in the dark and light. All of Sanguine's clothing is either red or black, she never wears any other color. Sanguine usually wears a tight, dark red shirt that has black leather laces up the sides. She wears baggy black pants and chunky black shoes with red stars on them. She also is often seen in a large black trenchcoat. Around her neck is always a dog collar and metal chains. Her wrists are always wrapped with black, leather, spiked bracelets. Black fingernails and an overall nasty attitude. [/color]

Voltage(to Piro):What a suprise.. he found the sword.. he became a Paladin.. honestly, who DIDN'T see that coming? Piro:You don't like him do you? Voltage:No, I don't like stereotypes. All warriors like Dark are the same: They ahve all lost their parents, most of them killed their parents themselves, they think nobody loves them, they are all "macho men", all perverts, all adapt a nickname like Dark or Night, I could go on for ages.. it's just very annoying.. nobody is real anymore.. Piro:Dark isn't all bad.. Voltage:It's not just Dark, Seth is the same way.. Piro:What about Valeigh? Voltage:Valeigh isn't as arrogant and conceited as Seth and Dark.. Valeigh admits her mistakes then does whats in her power to fix them. Valeigh is real, she is intelligent, she doesn't buy into that "Learn from your mistakes" bull. Valeigh knows that you CAN'T do anything you put your mind to. Furthermore, there is more to Valeigh than a selfish, boastful, jerk that thinks he is invincible. Piro:Your coming down kinda hard on them don't you think? Voltage:I don't care, I can't take this anymore. Rubbish about finding swords and becoming "Holy Warriors". It's nonsense. We haven't done a thing to stop Draco. These damn guardians have nothing to do with saving the world. They are mere distractions that pull us off target from destroying Draco and trying to help humanity. And it seems there are going to be more guardians. I can't take this anymore. My whole world is in danger, my younger sister Gwen is in danger. And she may die because we are all to busy watching Hayato inflate his ego more. Piro:Voltage.. Voltage:No! It's sickening. I'm leaving. You can come with me or you can stay here with these testosterone-crazed "warriors". I on the other hand, do care about my family and friends and I'm sick of watching these two. I can't stand people who think they are all powerful, and I won't have to any longer. So I bid you farewell Piro. [i]Volatage finishes speaking and turns to face Piro. She lifts herself to her toes and kisses his cheek softly. Closing ehr eyes, Piro lowers herself to the ground, and without another word or comment, she leaves the group.[/i]

[i]Viper stretched her right hand out and held it infront of Peregrine's white head. Peregrine looked up and without looking down, Viper spoke.[/i] Viper:There is a door ahead, only those that are immortal can pass through, all other creatures, will have their flesh torn from their bones. Peri:Gross! Viper:This is the god of death.. now you must stay.. you are blessed and being such have the power to kill any demon that comes near, but if Nagil walks through this door, and I assure you that you will know when he does, you must slice off one paw of your own, then flee away if at all possible. Otherwise, you'll never breath again. Peri:Be careful.. Viper:I will bring Liam back.. alive.. [i]Viper stepped forward into the darkness. Even with her feline eyes, the lady could not see the door open, even as she heard it. Peregrine heard the invisible door slam shut and as soon as it did, whirling screams of demons became present. Viper stepped into a dim room with glowing grey smoke billowing around her feet. She stopped and craned her head to the sky. In a loud, threatening voice, Viper yelled for Nagil to hear.[/i] Viper:NAGIL! YOU COWARD! I HAVE HEARD THE LEGEND AND HEED MY WORDS AS A GODDESS IT WILL CHANGE! THE LEGEND SHALL NOT BE REVEALED! THE MORTAL WILL NOT BE TAKEN FROM HIS GODDESS AND THE GODDESS SHALL NOT SURRENDER HER POWERS FOR HIS LIFE! YOU WILL RETURN THE MORTAL LIAM TO MY SIDE NOW. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! [i]Viper finished and heard a cold voice slither around her. Anyone else would be shivering up and down their spine, Viper stood still, eyes flickering.[/i] Nagil:You cannot see my novice goddess, and will not see me until blood is drawn for the mortal Liam. One of your group will die, or Liam will. The choice.. is up to you. Viper:Nagil I warned you, and you did not heed me. Now listen to the new developments. As par your stupidity and thick headedness, you will loose your title as god and your life as immortal. You'll remain with body, but without soul as an example of King Angya's will. He is angry with you and has met with me in dream. The members of my group are to be granted godhood and immortality while you stripped of your own. You have brought this, upon yorself. [i]Viper turned and left.[/i]

Voltage: Don't get cocky Dark.. I beat you once and I'll do it again.. I probably won't be so [i]kind[/i] this time.. Dark:Care to make a wager on that? How about your life? Voltage:Name the time and place.. I'll be there.. Dark:Right here.. right now.. Valeigh:Or how about not anywhere, and never.. you two are part of a team.. dislike each other all you want.. but don't let it come between you and our goal.. back down Dark.. I mean it.. [i]Voltage smiles sinisterly and walks off to join Piro's side. She grips his hand and smiles up at him.[/i]