Friday, February 17, 2006

   …announcements…Masquerade! Games! Friday Night Feast! and Story!
Refi: ^^; Ok the summary of the post is listed above in the title. Comments make me happy, so I hope the summary helps in remembering what to comment on ^^ You have brains, you have thoughts, you have opinions, I wanna hear them please ^^ Briefly first, I want to say that I got a job at the coolest place in town! Why? Cause the employer values honesty! Before I got turned down by being upfront w/ companies, but this time I put how much I wanted to make and that I understand that was more than the position offered and the offered wage was ok and the employer said he was glad I told him how much I think I’m worth! Previous experiences with response to that was “There’s no way we can pay you that much for this job!” and yeah, that’s the end of that story >.> But I guess that doesn’t really matter now ^^ Since I get to do something fun; even though it’s part-time and I’ll start out lower than my internship. At least I can spend the other part of my time writing. I’m going to create a Manga for Tokyopop’s Rising Stars Competition with Equus! True it would be easier if we were still at college together, but we’ll manage somehow. Now speaking of my wonderful friend…Her Masquerade party post should now be up through the weekend to solve the mysteries, so please check it out! She worked real hard on it!...and the banner too!



SECRET PROJECT in 20 Questions!

Refi: Ok, I will reveal my Secret Project after I have answered 20 Questions! I got three more from my last post so a total of 6 questions have been asked and I will reveal it after 14 more questions!
Q:Wing Moon: Is it for your fan fic about YHH?

A: Actually, it isn’t! Can you believe it?

Q:Wing Moon: Is it based around one of the YHH charaters?

A: One of the characters yes…based, not solely…

Q:DarkKnightTouya: uhh...dose it invole fried foods?

A: Not that I know of yet ^^;

Kurama Clone #2: This is all very well and exciting, but I believe many of our guest are hungry; especially after mentioning food in your title.

Refi: ^^; But of course, how can I expect them to listen to me on an empty stomach?

Hiei Clone #3: >.> How indeed…

Refi: Let me go grab a bite to eat and then I can expect them to listen to me…

Kyo Clone #4: o.O >o< You MORON! He’s talking about OUR stomachs! Not Yours!

Refi: ^^; I was just kidding Kyo. We can all go to the banquet hall to see what Kyo has prepared for us this evening.

Kyo Clone #4: O.o Why me?!

Refi: ‘Cause it’s your week to prepare the feast!

Kyo Clone #4: >o< YOU NEVER TOLD ME THAT!

Kurama Clone #2: She put assignments on the fridge so you can see when it’s your turn.

Kyo Clone #4: WELL HOW WAS I SUPPOSED TO KNOW!? THERE’S LIKE A BILLION FRIDGED IN THE KITCHEN!

Hiei Clone #3: >.> …fool cat…

Kyo Clone #4: DON’T START W/ ME SHRIMP!

Yukina Clone #3: So does that mean we are not having dinner tonight?

Kyo Clone #4: WE’LL ORDER OUT! *storms off to the phone kicking the door open on his way out*

Kurama Clone #2: Kyo. Please try not to smash ALL the doors on your way.

Hatori Clone #6: *turns around*…Strange…I thought I heard Shigure here.

Refi: ^^; Now why would that be? lol Well, I hope Kyo realizes that that’s coming out of his pocket…still I should help out a little to reward him for choosing the better alternative…

Yami Yugi Clone #7: And what alternative are you referring too?

Refi: ^^; Oh just the smart-mouth response of saying we’re having “the Shrimp” for dinner.

Hiei Clone #3: >.> …He touches me, he dies!

Refi: Very well…oh wait, what are you doing here?

Hiei Clone #3: >.> You tell me, you’re the one that brought me here.

Refi: NONONO! You’re supposed to be at Equus’s right now! *grabs him by the collar and boots him out the door* NOW GET!

Kurama Clone #2: I do believe that was an unwise decision.

Refi: Why? He needs to be over to participate in the mystery!

Kurama Clone #2: But he may re-obtain his katana outside of your castle boundaries.

Refi: hm…no he won’t! ^^ The wonder’s of the internet I kicked him out over the link that goes straight to her site! I’m sure he’ll be fine.

Kurama Clone #2: -_- It’s Equus I’m worried about.

Refi: Now lets go on to the story! PLEASE PEOPLES give me FEEDBACK!!! *big puppy dog eyes* Kyo’s buying takeout for whom-ever gives good feedback! {btw I want to give a big THANK-YOU to Wing Moon for her long and wonderful comments! And as much as I love Yukina and esp. Yukina with Kuwabara, I don’t believe I can fit her into the first saga too much ToT But I will try to do so! Thank you for pointing her out! AND WOW Cia-Chan you are so honest! Will you be my editor too? My mechanics may be weak and those silly mistakes must be corrected if I'm ever to amount to anything!}

Hatori Clone #6: The story-telling room is down the hall and to the right. Ignore Kyo#4 if he bites your head off as you pass, he hasn’t learned how to properly handle stress yet.

YYH Beyond: Episode 3 {second half}: A PAST TO SHAPE THE FUTURE
{Previously: Finally the YYH gang learned the identity of the Mud Monster, Yokira, the sister of Yoko Kurama. She made a deal with him for him to return to demon world but that means leaving his family.}

[The sun is starting to set on the city. Focus on a building, zooming towards a particular window, then inside an apartment. The front door opens. Zoomed shot on Kurama, excluding his head, as he enters and quietly shuts the door behind him. Without turning on lights, he walks into the next room and pulls out a chair at the desk. Angled shot on the desktop organized with books, photos, small boxes, and miscellaneous notes while Kurama sits down. His hand reaches across the desk and picks up a picture frame. In it is his wedding picture taken outside with him in a suit holding Midori, who has pink hair, teal eyes, and wearing a long-sleeved, white gown.] ***FLASHBACK OF GENKAI’S DEATH*** [Genkai is lying on the floor at the shrine, Kurama sits by her. Midori enters.] Midori: Grandma? [runs to Genkai’s side, in tears] Grandma! Please, you can’t die now! [uses healing powers on Genkai] Genkai: Shut up, and don’t waste your energy! I’m old and bound to kick the bucket sooner or later. Midori: But…but I’ll be all alone. Genkai: [turns] Kurama. I don’t believe you have met my grandniece Midori yet. Kurama: Oh, no I haven’t. I’m pleased to meet you. Midori: [distracted] Um…hi. Genkai: [turns back] Midori, do you remember when you were five, how your parents died? Midori: How could I forget? A demon murdered them in front of my very eyes! Genkai: Describe for Kurama what the demon looked like. Midori: [closes eyes] He was pale, like a vampire, with long slick black hair and a trench coat to match. He also wore a white mask over his mouth. He barely touched my parents and they blew up [shudders]…right there in front of me. Kurama: [whisper] Karasu… Genkai: Correct. Midori: [opens eyes and looks up at Kurama] Why, do you know where I can find him so I can take my revenge? Kurama: [averts eyes] He is dead. Kurama Voiceover: [close-up on Kurama’s solemn expression] Fifteen years ago, Karasu was sent to kill everyone that Genkai cared about, [close-up on Midori’s amazed face] except her grandniece Midori. [close-up on Genkai smiling] Toguro’s reasoning for this action remains unclear. [scene shifts to a moonlit night over the pond in the shrine] This left distaste for demons in her mind, but it eased her to know of my actions when I myself battled Karasu. [Midori is sitting, staring at the water] She had inherited some spiritual powers, but not sufficient enough to become a demon-slayer like she desired. [Kurama walks over and stands by her.] Midori: [sad anger] I am so useless! Kurama: Why do you say that? Midori: I couldn’t save my parents then, and I couldn’t save Grandma now. Kurama: [pauses] I know it is painful…to see someone slip away beyond your control. Believe me I know. Midori: [doubtful] How could you? [Image of Kuronue behind Kurama as he remembers] Kurama: [somber] I too have helplessly watched those I care for die. Kurama Voiceover: In a way, we had faced similar trials. I found that not only I could help her through this hard time, but seeing the same situation from the outside; I too was helped and comforted. [In the kitchen at the shrine, Yukina and Midori are preparing food.] Yukina: I’ll run and get some more water from the well. [passes Kurama on her way out] Kurama: Is there anything I can do to help in here? Midori: [while focused on adding and mixing ingredients] If you can cut the funeral potatoes, thank you. [Kurama picks up a knife and a potato and starts carving it.] Kurama Voiceover: I admit something about her intrigued me…I wanted to know more about her and what kind of person she was. [glances at Midori] Caring, Selfless, and a hard worker. Kurama: [“accidentally” cuts hand then drops the knife and potato] Ow! Midori: Oh no, you cut yourself! Here, let me see… [grabs his cut hand and holds it with both of hers as she heals it] …you have to be careful how you cut these. Kurama: [nervous chuckle] After all the weapons I’ve handled, imagine cutting myself on a kitchen knife… Kuwabara’s voice: Yukina!!! [Kuwabara rushes in and Kurama quickly pulls his hand back. Kurama and Midori turn away from each other.] Kuwabara: Look what I got! [holds up a hand picked bouquet wrapped with ribbon and a paper with Genkai’s face attached]…Hey, where’d she go? Midori: [keeping back towards Kuwabara] To get water, she’ll be back soon. Kuwabara: Oh, I better go help her! [notices knife on floor with specks of blood]…wait [looks up at Kurama]…Kurama? Are you blushing??? Kurama: [surprised at self] What? Kuwabara: Ah…Don’t be ashamed! I cut myself lots of times, Midori and especially Yukina are really good at making the owies all better! Speaking of which, I better go find Yukina! [By the pond at night, Kurama and Midori are talking to one another.] Kurama Voiceover: There is no better way to love someone than to serve them. It was against my better judgment, but I let these feelings grow as I helped her. Midori: Thank you for your support through this first year, I really appreciate it. Kurama: Don’t mention it, you have helped me too. Midori: [averts eyes, blushing] Don’t be silly, I could never repay your kindness. Kurama Voiceover: She was happier when I was around, [close up on Kurama smiling] and so was I around her. The more I learned about her, [Midori smiles but a tear trickles out of her eye] the more I strived to be a better person. [Kurama lifts his hand to brush it off with his finger and steps in closer to Midori] Perhaps it was selfish of me [they hug]…but I wanted to remain in that bliss… ***END FLASHBACK*** [Kurama continues to stare at the wedding photo.] Kurama Voiceover: …and now I must leave her and my unborn child… [He moves his hand slightly so the glass reflects his face, revealing the tears his eyes are holding back. He sets the photo back and folds his arms on the desk and lays his head on top. Zoom out to see back of Kurama and his hair, sitting at the desk. Sound of the front door opening and closing is heard.] Midori’s Voice: Suichi dear, are you home yet? [lights turn on] There you are…Suichi? [footsteps approach Kurama and places hand on Kurama’s shoulder] Is…is everything all right? “Hey there! This is Kuwabara speaking, seeing as I’m the only one with time to make this report. Kurama heads off to Demon World for a reunion with his creepy demon siblings, and things don’t look to bright! Meanwhile, who should be stalking Yusuke but…what? That little short-pint? Suppose those two will be taking care of business in Demon World as well. Sure I may be left out, but that gives me more time to spend with my darling, Yukina! Heehee, *ahem* But back to the point, Yoko’s family is more than what it seems and there’s even more trouble to be had; and you can only find all this out by tuning into the next episode of YuYu Hakusho Beyond!”

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