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Kirbynite Phan Phan  I'm sick of being bogged down by homework!!                   Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6315 days Last view: 6301 days |
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| The mysterious woman didn't even glance at Grey. She took a sip of her drink, finishing it off. She placed the drink on the counter top, with the ice clinging to the bottom of the glass cup.
Mysterious Woman: I tend not to remember the names of most fighters... Of course, there are those rare circumstances.. such as yourself, Mr. Grey, and that man over there, Mr. Dreamlander. The Mysterious Woman looked at the front of the store as Kirby stepped inside. She scratched her ear before handing a tip to the bar keeper. She then started walking towards the door. Supa Dreamlander: Alright, Yami! Let's see what kinda fruit you like! |
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Schweiz oder etwas [12:55] (Dr_Death16); I swear, the word drama needs to be stricken from the dictionary, for I've heard it so many times, it will permanently be imprinted on my brain    Since: 11-17-05 From: Kingston, Rhode Island Last post: 6300 days Last view: 6300 days |
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| Grey didn't hesitate. This might be his only chance...
Grey: "I... No!" He got up from his seat, and tried to catch her as she went out the door. "Jolene..." But he slowed to a stop as soon as she hit the door and Supa Dreamlander entered, Yami in tow. There was one thing he could do, but he had to wait for her to get a lead on him. "Oh... Hey, SD. Hang on a few minutes? I'll be back to buy you a drink if you do." |
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Kirbynite Phan Phan I'm sick of being bogged down by homework!! Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6315 days Last view: 6301 days |
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Supa Dreamlander: Er, okay.. But watch out! Yami might be in the mood for something expensive! 
Yami: Yoshi. 
Meanwhile, the toadette slowly walked towards the Glitzpit building, without glancing anywhere. Of course, other people, who were just standing around, couldn't help but notice the mysterious looking young woman walking across Glitzville. Dupree: Aww... Ze leettle rose... She has left again... Honh honh... Supa Dreamlander: Gah! Where the heck did you come from? Dupree: Aaah! What iz ze leetle monster trying to do?! Supa Dreamlander: Yami! Stop! It's not cotton candy! ----------------------- Meanwhile... Teddylot and Zap returned to the major league locker room. Zap plopped himself onto the velvet laced benches while Teddylot hopped around the room. Teddylot: Whoo! You can't stop us! Not you, mister creepy-steel-turtle-with-glowing-eyes! Not you, ugly fuzzy creatures with no fuzzy style! And certainly not you, mister freaky-dot-eyes! Zap: Teddylot, quit taunting them. Teddylot: But look at that tough guy over there! He's just begging to be picked on! Zap: I think I'm wishing we had a tough match just to keep you quiet. Teddylot: Oh pishaw. Zap let out a sigh. They had just faced off with two round, spiked creatures with constant grins. It seemed like it might've been tough, but Teddylot's hyperness saved the day. Well, more like saved a few seconds, anyway. Zap looked at Jack. Zap knew Jack was fed up with being in the Glitzpit. Teddylot: Heeeeeyyyy... Why are we being treated worse than when we were in the minors, huh? We're shacked up with a bunch of stiffs, we had to fight in an ugly reserve arena, and that lady didn't walk in here handing us money! Zap: The money is automatically added into our accounts, remember? Teddylot: Okay.. but... That still doesn't solve the problem of THAT GUY WITH THE CREEPY EYES OVER THERE! (edited by Kirbynite on 07-21-06 02:24 AM) |
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Schweiz oder etwas [12:55] (Dr_Death16); I swear, the word drama needs to be stricken from the dictionary, for I've heard it so many times, it will permanently be imprinted on my brain Since: 11-17-05 From: Kingston, Rhode Island Last post: 6300 days Last view: 6300 days |
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| Grey: "Now's my chance!"
He slipped out the door, shadowing the toadette and disrupting his psychic aura as he walked through the crowds on the street. It'd be difficult for anyone's senses to pick him up while his aura scrambled with their minds unless they walked right into him, so as long as he dodged between pedestrians, Grey figured he'd be reasonably stealthy. He slithered through crowds of citizens, and dodged elbows left and right. Those Delfinos, however few of them there were, were a major hinderance. But he was almost there... |
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JDavis Nintendo Fanboy Local Mod Affected by 'The Golden Power' +  Since: 11-17-05 From: Ada, OK, USA Last post: 6314 days Last view: 6302 days |
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| Jack looked over at the guy Teddylot was talking about. He had noticed him earlier, but the guy's eyes had been closed, so he didn't take much note of it. Now that the guy was glaring at Teddylot, Jack could tell his eyes were, in fact, creepy.
Fem, however, not only noticed this, she also recognized the man. Fem: Godai Suzumu? What's he doing here? Jack: Godai... The guy JDavis trained under? Fem: *nod* Jack: Looks like we have a real challenge ahead of us. |
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Kirbynite Phan Phan I'm sick of being bogged down by homework!! Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6315 days Last view: 6301 days |
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| Things seemed to be turning out for Grey as he weaved through the people.
The woman stopped walked when she reached the Glitzpit building. She turned her head to the side, with her styled lock of hair following her movement. A moment later, s he stepped inside. It was pretty obvious that Grey wasn't going to lose her. There were a lot less people inside. Infact, you can actually count the people inside. There was the news reporter and his lakitu camera man; the young toad that is paid to welcome people to the Glitzpit and the toadette that was in love with the welcomer; and that french harlequin leaning against a wall, reading a newspaper. And then it happened. The mysterious woman stepped inside the women's bathroom. ----------------------------- Teddylot: A challenge, huh? I can see that.. Since we're going to be distracted by that guy's CREEPY EYES! Zap: Oh, knock it off. Teddylot: Fine, fine. I hope our next fight don't have CREEPY EYES! Zap: I'm assuming they're goombas. "The Goomlm Folk" Teddylot: Their eyes are creepy, but not as creepy as that guy! Zap: Didn't I tell you to knock it off? -------------------------------- Supa Dreamlander: Put it on War-Grey-Mon's tab. He said he'd pay for it
Barkeeper: Sure thing. Supa Dreamlander placed Yami on his head as he picked up a giant bowl with a very long straw. It had a mixture of grapes, apples, bananas, and watermelons in the concoction. Supa Dreamlander: Okay, Yami, try and grab the straw! Yami: Yoshi! |
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C`aos Porcupo  Since: 03-02-06 From: AB, Canada Last post: 6302 days Last view: 6302 days |
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| The west doors of the main arena flew open with a crash. Troy waved his arms, sweeping confetti off his head as he strode in.
Troy : So whoooooooooo missed me?! Half of the audience waved weakly. Troy grumbled, stepping up the flight of stairs that lead to the platform. A sheet of metal-like substance melted off his right hand, reforming itself into an ornate, platinum-looking keychain. At its end dangled a hollowed hexagon. He glanced at Grubba, afterwards keeping his eyes fixed on the blue star-emblazoned door on the opposite side of the room. Troy : (I didn't even have a chance to see him... I hope I know what I'm getting myself into...) |
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Schweiz oder etwas [12:55] (Dr_Death16); I swear, the word drama needs to be stricken from the dictionary, for I've heard it so many times, it will permanently be imprinted on my brain Since: 11-17-05 From: Kingston, Rhode Island Last post: 6300 days Last view: 6300 days |
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| Grubba: "HOOOOOOWEEE, Folks! We gots ourselves a seeeeeuuuuuuuurefire battle heere t'night!"
Grubba's voice boomed out over the cheering crowd, who went into an uproarious furor at the sound of his high-volume yelling. Big signs for both Sig and Troy, evidently drawn by what seemed to be each's growing fanbase, were raised above the heads of the crowd members and spread like banners to a luminescence of flashing cameras. "INNNNNNNN This corner, we've got that rising star, the long-time teammate now goin' fer a sizzlin' solo act! It's that embattled blaster of booty, the lone KP Koopa, Sig!" Flecks of spit shone from the mouths of the rabid fans who went beserk at the mention of his name. They were cheering loudly, finally getting a chance to truly root for their rising underdog. Grubba raised a hand, and they quieted down. He spoke again. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAND IN This corner, we've got ourself's that wielder of one mysterious weapon, the uncostumed (an' thankfully unspandex'd) Blazing Dynamo hisself! He claims ta know those Merciless Executioners, Supa Dreamlander and Co., but does he have the guts ta catch up ta them an' prove he can kick butt like the best of 'em? Only time and one sonofagunova fight'll tell! It's Troy!!!" The side of the arena opposite Sig, backing Troy with banners afly, let loose a wave of screeching confidence, bringing the volume of the room to a deafening level. The black-shaded Koopa pushed his UV-blockers up his snout, and gritted his teeth in anticipation. This would be interesting... "An' now, ladies an' gents, it looks like the time fer words is over... You two, I want a good, clean fight! It's a special match, 'an ringouts're officially null! Every man fer hisself! Good luck, boys, and let the battle begin!" The bell rung, and the fight was on.... --------------- However, Grey had other things to deal with than watching his friends fight. He snuck in behind the mysterious mushroom woman, and shadowed her right up until she entered the ladies' room. Grey: "Dammit, foiled again!" Or so he thought... He considered for a few seconds, and sweated out a thought. What if he were to use his second sight... That'd be very perverted of him. He knew that. But it'd be for a good cause! He was conflicted. Well, maybe just a peak... He'd need to concentrate, so he turned off his psychic disruption softly. Nobody would notice him just appearing in front of the girls' room if he did it right. He closed his eyes. As long as his eyes weren't looking into the room, his mind would be free to search. A moment of projection followed, and the stone walls wavered before his open mind, and became as glass. |
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Kirbynite Phan Phan I'm sick of being bogged down by homework!! Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6315 days Last view: 6301 days |
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| Supa Dreamlander: How do you like it, Yami?
Yami: Yoshi.
Kirby held the bowl high enough for Yami to sip through a long straw. He figured that he might as well head on back, since Jack and Fem didn't follow. Supa Dreamlander: ... Yeah.. I think I'm enjoying this a little too much... I'm.. supposed to be on a rescue mission too... Yami: Yoshi Kirby stepped outside and started walking towards the Glitzpit. Supa Dreamlander: But I got to meet you, Yami. ------------------------------- There was a "ahem" coming from Grey's side. Beside him stood a tall, beefy security guard. Security Guard: Ahem. Sir, I'd like to know what you are doing? Our security cameras noticed something peculiar walking towards the women's bathroom... There was a slight giggle coming from behind a newspaper. |
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Schweiz oder etwas [12:55] (Dr_Death16); I swear, the word drama needs to be stricken from the dictionary, for I've heard it so many times, it will permanently be imprinted on my brain Since: 11-17-05 From: Kingston, Rhode Island Last post: 6300 days Last view: 6300 days |
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| Grey: "Well..."
He took a harder glance at the wall separating him from the ladies' room. There was no proof. No proof, he thought. "I'm certainly not peeping into the ladies' room, if that's what you're implying. Note the, uh..." He rapped on the wall, which is a good bit away from the door. "...solid walling that's separating me from any kind of perversion. You've got the wrong guy: I'm just wondering if Jolene's in there. I'll admit it; I was disturbing the psychic peace. But it was only because she never lets anyone talk to her for more than a minute, so I figured if that was her in there, I'd catch her on her way out without anyone noticing." He continued to 'stare at the wall' after addressing the security guard. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to have a private conversation with her. And I mean private." |
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Kirbynite Phan Phan I'm sick of being bogged down by homework!! Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6315 days Last view: 6301 days |
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| Security Guard: Alright.. but.. Aren't you supposed to be scheduled for a fight against the Goomlm folk?
Yami: Yoshi! Kirby stepped inside the lobby, just as Yami was finishing up his drink. Supa Dreamlander: That was a good drink, wasn't it Yami? Welcoming Toad: Welcom-- Oh, hello Mr. Dreamlander! News Reporter: Mr. Dreamlander! Can I get a few words with you? Supa Dreamlander: Er.. uh.. sure. News Reporter: If you were a soda pop, what flavor would you be? Supa Dreamlander:  |
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Schweiz oder etwas [12:55] (Dr_Death16); I swear, the word drama needs to be stricken from the dictionary, for I've heard it so many times, it will permanently be imprinted on my brain Since: 11-17-05 From: Kingston, Rhode Island Last post: 6300 days Last view: 6300 days |
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| Grey: "'Course I am. But..."
And he waved his hand ever so slightly as he said this, sending a low-pulse, low-range psychic wave outwards... "...It's not time for that fight yet." |
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Kirbynite Phan Phan I'm sick of being bogged down by homework!! Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6315 days Last view: 6301 days |
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| Security Guard: Hm... I guess it's not time for that fight yet.
And just then, the bathroom door opened up. Jolene stood at the doorway, fixing her glasses. Jolene: Mr. Grey, what are you doing? Supa Dreamlander: Uh.. I don't know... uh.. Can I.. uh.. Look! It's asomethingaskjermelier! The news reporter turns around, noticing no one behind him. He then turns to face Kirby, whom's already gone. The bowl that Kirby was carrying was now being carried by the welcoming Toad. |
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C`aos Porcupo Since: 03-02-06 From: AB, Canada Last post: 6302 days Last view: 6302 days |
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| Troy : Warrior form!
The chain let out a high-pitched squeal as it vanished, and Troy's shell quickly melted away and reformed into loose-fitting light plate armor. A black body suit quickly grew underneath. A band wrapped around his head, quickly veiling down into a face mask. A long pole shout out of his palm, and its tip spread out on both sides to create a dull grey battleaxe. He let go of it, grabbing it firmly with both hands again. Troy : Best to say what we're made of before we start getting fancy, 'ight? Troy hurled himself forward, dragging the behemoth weapon behind him with surprising speed. He lifted it off the ground, preparing to strike. |
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Schweiz oder etwas [12:55] (Dr_Death16); I swear, the word drama needs to be stricken from the dictionary, for I've heard it so many times, it will permanently be imprinted on my brain Since: 11-17-05 From: Kingston, Rhode Island Last post: 6300 days Last view: 6300 days |
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| Sig had to act fast. That axe was bad news, even for a golden shell like his!
Especially for a golden shell like his... it was a Ruper, who would want to get a Ruper messed up? He had to move fast. Sig sprinted forward to counter Troy's rush and attempt to get in a clean first shot. With that kind of power behind him, there wouldn't be much room to move, and even then, he still knew that Troy would only be feeling him out. It was doubtless that Troy was trying anything too serious just yet. But if he could form weapons out of nothing like that, and all Sig had was his taijutsu... 'I might haveta work in summa me styles, 'ere', he thought, 'basic moves ain't gonna work on a guy like 'dis.' As the onrushing Troy approached Sig, Sig went into a sliding tackle for Troy's legs, again withdrawing into his shell to hurl himself at his foe. Even if Troy wasn't in his shell, getting him on his back would still be a knockdown. --------------- Grey: "Hm? Miss Jolene... Can we talk in private?" He beckoned to her to come to a more secluded location with him, attempting desperately with all of his power to make sure that that news reporter didn't notice him trying to have a conversation with Jolene, of all people. The last thing he needed was a mindless paparazzo on his tail. |
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Kirbynite Phan Phan I'm sick of being bogged down by homework!! Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6315 days Last view: 6301 days |
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| Jolene: I'm sorry, Mr. Grey, but I have a lot of things to be doing right now. I'll speak to you at a later time, if you like.
Jolene turned towards the door that led to the Glitzpit halls and started walking. At the sametime, Kirby moved out of Jolene's way. He had appeared next to the door, far away from the news reporter. Supa Dreamlander: And that's how you do a ninja trick. Er.. Hey, Grey! C'mon, let's get to fightin' again, man! |
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Schweiz oder etwas [12:55] (Dr_Death16); I swear, the word drama needs to be stricken from the dictionary, for I've heard it so many times, it will permanently be imprinted on my brain Since: 11-17-05 From: Kingston, Rhode Island Last post: 6300 days Last view: 6300 days |
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| Grey: ".....No."
He said this with resolve and a sort of eerie power that led him from behind his eyes, deep within his mind. Pure will spoke out as a faint, dark green glow began to surround him. It was barely noticeable, mind you; nothing more than a tinge in the air here and there. His eyes, however, had begun to change color. He strode off after Jolene, tired of the secrets, ambiguity, and general mystification that plagued the entirety of the Glitz Pit. He would stop her. And he would find out just who she really was, straight from her mouth. |
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Kirbynite Phan Phan I'm sick of being bogged down by homework!! Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6315 days Last view: 6301 days |
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Supa Dreamlander: Geeze, what's eating him  Ah, phooey. C'mon, Yami. Let's get a move on. We're not gonna rank up on our own.
Yami: Yoshi.
Kirby stepped into the hall and proceeded to the major league locker room. Meanwhile, Jolene calmly walked towards the door to her office. Just as she placed her hand on the door knob, she stopped. She turned her head to the side. Jolene: It does not look right to be following someone with such a demeanor. |
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C`aos Porcupo Since: 03-02-06 From: AB, Canada Last post: 6302 days Last view: 6302 days |
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| Troy accepted the blow, getting knocked clean over Sig as he continued on to the other side of the arena. Predictably, he landed flat on his back. He glanced over, watching his weapon clatter to the ground a short distance away.
Troy : That's got to be the oldest Koopa koop in the book. A slit opened up in Troy's back armor, and a shock from it bounced him into the air. A visible scorch mark was left where he once was. Casting out his hand, a visible ripple in the air appeared connecting to the shaft of his weapon - he turned his torso in the air, flicking his wrist back. The hulking weapon leapt from the ground, narrowly missing Troy himself as it flew back at Sig in an unstable backspin. |
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Schweiz oder etwas [12:55] (Dr_Death16); I swear, the word drama needs to be stricken from the dictionary, for I've heard it so many times, it will permanently be imprinted on my brain Since: 11-17-05 From: Kingston, Rhode Island Last post: 6300 days Last view: 6300 days |
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| Sig bounced and backflipped up from inside his shell, and emerged from it just in time to land a spinning kick to the side of the battleaxe, inhumanly targeted, that sent it off course with his skull. He continued spinning in the air, and came down to the ground, calmly sliding his foot along the tiles of the floor as he slowed to a stop, his hands in a martial artist's stance and his feet planted firmly on the floor.
His right hand was outstretched above and behind his head, with his left hand running parallel to his left leg, which had delivered the kick and cast itself outward in a perfectly straight line. With his right leg bent to allow for spacing, it was a peculiar position for a koopa as small as Sig to be in, but his eyes closed in a deep, zen-like state. It was time for him to show what he was made of. Sig pushed off his right leg and straightened onto his left, bringing his left arm across his chest and whirling so that his left side was facing Troy. He wound up his right arm for a punch, but hesitated, and swung his right arm horizontally behind him, pushing away from the very air itself! Sig was sent into a turning rush at Troy that threatened with a hard punch that Sig carefully wound up a second time for. His aim became readily apparent; he would use the additional centrifugal force from his push to add power to his punch and attempt to hit Troy with such speed and strength that his body armor would be unable to react to it. Sig: "Jagger Style: Improved Terrapunch!!!" --------------- Grey: "Then I'll assume one that's a little more direct." He looked around. It didn't seem like anyone was anywhere, so he figured now was the best time to confront her. "I saw you in the juice bar. You're that strange lady that Dupree's obsessed with that sits in the corner all the time, huh? You come here, change your clothes, and assume your identity as the hard-nosed prolocutor of the Glitz Pit." He strode further towards her and bent over so that he was at her height. He fingered the tassel of hair that draped down over Jolene's face lightly, and flipped it slightly as he let go of it. "The hair tipped me off. But that's not important. What I wanna know isn't why you're exhibiting signs of Dissociative Identity Disorder, I'm sure you've got your own reasons for it, but who: Who's this Prince Mush guy, and why's he so important all of a sudden?" He stood back up straight, and stared down at Jolene's mushroom cap, his position adamant. "I'm not leaving until I get some answers. Send all the security you want; I can turn them away with a wink." |
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