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Brian and Husnain's Sister go to Cam Lovers R' Us
Brian the Angry Shellos Meets Husnain's Sister!
"Mom! It's not my fault!" I yelled angrily, stamping a sludgy foot down. My mom towered above me, her three big eyes staring angrily down at me from an olive green head, fins striking out on either side.
"Yes it is! You pushed you brother, making him fall into glass!" she screamed angrily, nudging the blue Shellos beside her, who could be mistaken for me. His dark blue slimy skin was covered in red cuts. The white tipped fins that sat atop his head were stained red, and his normally cheery yellow mouth now frowned at me. His green belly quivered as he breathed in and out.
"Yeah, how could you!" he quipped, his voice sounding pathetic on the outside, but underneath, I could hear the sarcasm.
"Mom!" I yelled, my small voice sounding large in the muddy hollow that we stood in. "I told you! It wasn't my fault! He was running, and wasn't looking where he was going, and stepped on it, cracking it!"
"Brian, stop it. Really. You pushed him into there! He says so himself!" She screeched, her boneless body shaking with anger.
"But I'm saying that it wasn't me!" I retorted, leaping slightly into the air, making dark brown mud splash around me. Through the light that flowed in through an opening in the hollow, I could see my mother's angry face.
"Uggggh. I'm done with you. Just get out of here, okay?" she said dramatically, turning to my brother. He smirked at me while she wasn't looking, giving me a rude face.
"You know, I will!" I announced fearlessly, moving towards the entrance. "I'm going to Jr's, don't bother to try and get me to come back. His family loves me more than you!" I said bitterly, leaving the hollow.
"Haha! Good luck with that! Jr's grounded!" she yelled, her voice getting fainter as I edged through the thick mud, the sun shining down on my slimy body. Blades of grass moved by me as I worked my way through the marsh toward my friend Jr's house. Suddenly, I heard a creature sloshing through the mud, his body masked by the blades of grass that sprung up everywhere.
"Hello?" I asked nervously, hoping that it wasn't a Pokemon trying to prey on me, or a Bidoof, which just annoyed me. A small pink head crept through the grass nervously, but once it saw me, it relaxed. "Oh, hi Jr. Mind if I stay at your place tonight? I'm angry at my mom." I told him.
"Sorry, I'm grounded. I'm just coming back from getting some berries," he said, flicking his pink head back slightly to indicate the berries that sat on his slightly spiked shell.
"Oh, my mom wasn't lying then," I sighed, looking at my friend. His white chest was covered in mud.
"Hey, it's okay. You can probably come for dinner, my mom won't mind," Jr said consolingly. I nodded, and we poked along through the marsh, the tall grass masking us from predators. Our small size came in handy sometimes, surprisingly. Eventually, we reached a small hole in the mud, with a rock above it. "Here we are," Jr said perkily. We got ready to move into his house when suddenly, it went dark around us. Jr squeaked, and darted into the hole.
Towering above me was a human. She looked young, as she wasn't very developed. She had long pigtails that shot out of the sides of her head. Big round glasses perched themselves on her sharp nose, which was dotted by freckles. She wore a green dress, that cut off around her knees. With one foot, she kicked the rock near Jr's hole into it, and bent down to look at me.
"Hi there, little buddy! My name is Stupid! But everyone else just calls me Husnain's Sister, so you can to!" she cheerily squealed, revealing ugly silver braces in her mouth. Stinky breath shot out of her mouth with each word. I slowly moved back. "No! Don't go! I want to take you back to show my big brother, Husnain!" she yelped happily. "I guess that means I have to catch you!"
Husnain's sister reached into the olive green purse that hung around her shoulder, and pulled out a red and white sphere. She flung it at me, but I swerved out of the way. The Pokeball hit the mud with a disgusting noise, and sank in. "Eww, I guess I have to weaken you first!" she announced, grabbing yet another Pokeball from her belt. She pressed a button on it, and after a flash of red light, a Bidoof appeared.
The stupid brown thing cocked its head to the side, grinning broadly. Its big buck teeth shot out of its mouth, which made it look even stupider. Its small beady eyes looked at me, then darted all over the place. "Biiidoo!" it squeaked.
"All right!" Husnain's sister chirped. "Go after that Shellos with a Headbutt attack!" she announced. The beaver jumped forward at me, baring its open head. Ready for the attack, I lowered my head into the mud, and flung mud into the air. It came back down, covering my body. Bidoof slammed into me, and slid off, only hurting me mildly. I flailed my backside towards it, skimming along the mud in a Mud Slap attack.
The mud forcefully hit the beaver, getting in its eyes. "Bidoof! Don't take that! Use a Rollout attack!" she squealed. Bidoof curled up into a ball, and began to roll towards me, covering itself in mud. I realized that it couldn't see what it was doing, so I scooted out of the way, and Bidoof rolled on past me. The girl obviously wasn't very bright. The ends of my fins tingled suddenly, and I could suddenly feel the moisture in the air. I recognized that now was a good time to do a Rain Dance attack, and so I did.
I spun wildly around, hopping up and down in the process. Above me, the bright blue sky grew darker, and with it came rain. It poured down, making Husnain's sister look at me angrily. "Hey! You made it rain! That's not nice!" she screamed, stomping her feet in the mud. "Bidoof, now! Roll at it!" she cackled. I realized that I hadn't been paying attention to the beaver, and as it slammed into me, I regretted my mistake. I flew back a couple feet, and landed into the mud with a splash. The rain still poured down around me, washing the mud off.
Angrily hopping up, I laid down in the mud, gathering the muddy water around me. "Hey, Bidoof! It looks like its getting tired! Hit it with a Superpower attack while it's down!" she squeaked. Bidoof charged towards me. Once it was a couple yards away, I rose up, but under me, mud and water surged upwards, racing towards Bidoof. Bidoof slammed into the Muddy Water attack, also slamming into me, sending me flying backwards. Bidoof's momentum was stopped, and it was swept backwards.
"Aww, Bidoof! Are you okay?" she asked. The beaver Pokemon nodded at her, and she looked back at me. Okay, use a Hyper Fang attack!" Husnain's sister giggled. The beaver charged at me, chattering its teeth. I closed my eyes, allowing the mud to seep into my skin in an attempt to use Recover. I quickly felt rejuvenated, but this was cut short as the beaver bit into my slimy skin. I shook my boneless body wildly, trying to make it get off, but it wouldn't let go.
"Okay, Bidoof! Let go and use a Superpower attack!" Husnain's sister chirped. Bidoof jumped back, panting, then charged forward. I used another Mud Slap attack, and Bidoof's body was once again covered in mud, and as it came towards me, I edged out of the way. I bent down and scooped up some mud in my mouth, and shot it at Bidoof in rings in a Water Pulse attack. Bidoof spun around dizzily for a second, then slumped to the ground, unconscious.
Husnain's sister was very angry now. "You knocked out my Bidoof!" she screamed at me, her damp clothes sticking to her body. Reaching into her purse, she pulled out a Pokeball, and flung it as hard as she could at me. I felt it contact my head, and then my consciousness slipped away.
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Re: Brian the Angry Shellos Meets Husnain's Sister
I want a Shellos. D:
Brian is a Shellos that has been wrongfully accused of hurting his brother, who it milking it for all its wroth. When his mother tells him she doesnt want to see him, Brian goes to his friend Jr, who invites him for dinner at his place. However, a human soon appears and spots Brian, announcing she is Husnains sister and wants to capture him. Sending out her Bidoof, she engages him in a battle.
It was pretty straightforward, nothing exciting really happens, but its good enough for a Simple Pokémon. To be honest, I was hesitant in grading your story just because I knew this was a comedy URPG story, and I dont really like the comedies that keep popping up every few days. However, I found the story enjoyable, and I guess I should have expected such a thing from you. Just make sure that in the future, even when you make a comedy story, you extend the plot to make much more interesting because some graders may not like the comedy and simply point out that the plot was nonexistent. Better safe than sorry, right?
I always think dialogue is a very good way to start the introduction; it makes the reader wonder what in the world is going on. You described the characters, what was going on, and the fact that they were in a hollow. Everythings in order, everything was well introduced, so you get a pat on the back for this section.
Your grammar and spelling is always good in every story of yours that I read, and this was no exception. However, I would like to point out that there were a good handful of typos in your story. You can always get away with a few typos, but this story was only 7K, and in such a small story, typos are very noticeable (kind of how in a small marching band, you can easily spot the people who are not in step yes, I breathe band). Make sure you double check, maybe even triple check, for typos, especially when you write a small story.
Come on, why do I even put this section? Perfect like always. :p
Wow, this section exists?
Only something I noticed that made me do a double take. Brian and his family are Shellos West but Jr is Shellos East. How are two types of Shellos that are shown to be in different parts of Sinnoh living so close together? Maybe the area where they live is right on the edge of Coronet mountain, and therefore, have the two types. Dont let the readers assume, though, so make sure you explain things more thoroughly in your next story.
Good, good, like always. You describe the characters without make it like youre shoving the information down our throats. I did notice that after Brian left his home, you neglected to describe the surroundings other than the grass. Were they in a forest, swamp, somewhere near a city. Dont forget to describe everything when you make a comedy story; the funny stuff is only supported by sections like the plot and description.
Hehe, the battle made me laugh. x)
This was also very good. Okay, perfect for the little Shellos. The attacks were described, the battle was, for the most part, two-sided, and you used your surroundings, as well. Maybe you add some more elaboration like how the mild pain felt or how the rain fell from the heavens. It will just make the battle more realistic and exciting, a big bonus when youre going for those harder-to-catch Pokémon.
Sorry the grade was so short, but hey, youre an awesome writer and the story itself wasnt very long. So without further ado:
Shellos of the Wild West captured!
Good luck in the tourney, and make sure you keep writing and imporivng on those stories! :D
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Re: Brian and Husnain's Sister go to Cam Lovers R' Us
Brian and Husnain's Sister go to Cam Lovers R' Us
My head swam as I found myself in a dreamlike state, as I heard the annoying squeaky voice that belonged to Husnains sister talking to me. Shelly, now Im going to take you home to meet my older brother, Husnain! Im sure hell love you very much! she squealed. My vision was hazy, and I couldnt make out any distinct shapes, only shades of blue in blobs flowing around. Was I in a Pokeball? It certainly had an odd feel to it, as if time didnt flow in here.
Suddenly, I found myself in the hands of Husnains sister. She seemed a little disgusted to be holding me, but she grinned anyway. Shelly, here we are! This is Husnains room! she squeaked, setting me down on the floor. She was really excited about nothing. It was a white room. The walls were white, the hard floor was white, nothing hung on the walls. Only a golden doorknob set in the side of the room was the only color, save for Husnains sister, me, and a purple gas condensed into one area.
It was certainly very strange. It had no face, but the gas was opaque, an amethyst color. It swirled around. Husnains sister stuck out an arm above me, pointing at the gas. Thats my brother Husnain, Shelly! she announced proudly.
My name isnt Shelly! I yelled at her angrily. She was getting ready to speak, probably to say how silly I was (being she couldnt understand me) but she was interrupted by a voice.
Stupid, dont speak, the voice said. It was raspy and old sounding, and seemed to resonate from the mass of gas. Come closer, Shellos. it commanded. I felt forced to come closer, and inched across the floor, leaving a trail of sticky slime beneath me. I stopped a couple feet in front of the gas ball, and something told me that somehow, it was observing me. Stupid, I told you to bring me back something interesting! Not a Shellos! the raspy voice said. Husnains sister ran up to me and picked me up, hugging me against her body.
Be nice to Shelly! she screamed at Husnain. Husnain made an exasperated noise.
Whatever. But, now I have something new I want you to get for me, the ball of gas announced. Husnains sister leaned in close, brining me in too.
Ill only get it for you if you say that you are sorry to Shelly! Husnains sister retorted, flicking her head back, her pigtails flinging back along with her head. Husnain sighed.
Fine. Shellos, Im sorry. Now, Stupid, what I want you to do he said dramatically, to catch his sisters attention. I want you to infiltrate the Cam Lovers R Us Club! he yelled. His sister screamed, jumping back, obviously scared by something.
But Husnain! Thats where the lowliest of the low go! Theyre camwhores! What if a pedophile gets me?! Husnains sister yelled at the gas, hugging me closer all the same. I squirmed in her grip, but she reprimanded me. Shelly, stop!
Youll be okay. Now, take pictures of yourself! Husnain rasped. Husnains sister frowned, but obliged, and took me through a door that I hadnt seen. This new room was much smaller, like the size of a walk-in closet, with white walls and a white floor like the last one, but there was one major difference. Set against the computer was a computer. It was large and black, and its screen glowed with color. It was placed on a large wooden desk, that had nothing on it save for the computers monitor, a small silver camera, and a cord.
Husnains sister sat down at the desk, placing me onto the desk. Awkwardly picking up the camera, she turned it on. Take five pictures, a raspy voice from behind us said. I turned around to see Husnain hovering in the room. Only by placing at least five pictures in one post on their website will it appear for you. Husnain told his younger sister.
Well, why dont you take pictures of yourself? she asked stupidly, reminding me instantly of the Bidoof I had fought earlier. Husnain made a motion that reminded me of a human shaking his head.
Just take the pictures! he screeched. Husnains sister, with a frown, lifted up the camera, and scooped me against her body. I stared at the camera not knowing what it was. Suddenly, a bright white flash jumped out of it. I screeched, as my eyes burned from the bright flash of light. Stupid, you hurt Shelloss eyes! Leave it out of your pictures. Husnain commanded, and I inched behind the computer monitor. Four bright flashes later, I was sitting besides Husnains sister, looking at the screen, which ultimately had more pictures of her.
Her braces reflected the flash of the light in most pictures, and her wide-rimmed glasses shined. In the first picture, I got a good look at me. My blue face stared curiously at the camera, while the fins on top of my head seemed to twitch. The rest of my body was engulfed by her arms. We look beautiful, Shelly! she squealed.
My name isnt Shelly! Its Brian! I angrily squealed.
Okay, Stupid. Get over there. Theres already someone there to help you; his name is Zak. Youll know him when you see him, Husnain said mysteriously. His sister laughed laughed, and took out a Pokeball. Pressing the button on the red and white sphere, I was sucked into it, blacking out, as I was still tired from the earlier battle.
My eyes blinked open as I felt a sudden burst of energy, as well as a new voice saying I hope to see you again! but I heard nothing else after that, until I heard Husnains sister yelling. I found myself on the gray sidewalk beside her, looking at a building. It was thoroughly uninteresting, a building made with red brick, much like the others that lined the street behind us. Husnains sister looked down at me. Shelly, here we are! Are you ready?
I nodded fiercely, feeling energized. Husnains sister smiled, and grabbed the doorknob, twisting it in her skinny hands. It swung open, and music flowed into the street. It was exciting music, with a steady beat that you could tap your foot too. Husnains sister scooped me up in her arms, and walked inside, closing the door inside.
There were seven people on the inside, all different looking. They all looked at us as Husnains sister grinned broadly. Well, hi guys! she squealed. One girl with very blonde hair stepped forward, her chest jiggled furiously as she walked.
Who. Are. You? the girl asked, flipping her hair back. As Husnains sister tried to come up with an answer, I looked around the room. The room was rather large, larger than it appeared from the outside. It was nicely decorated, with wooden tables lining the walls, and pictures of people on the wall. It smelled musty; it seemed that an air freshener that sat on one of the short tables wasnt doing much.
Im Husnains sister! she squeaked, straightening her back out. The blonde girl laughed.
Oh, yeah, now I remember you! Im May! she squealed, sticking out a hand. Husnains sister grasped it, getting my slime all over the poor girl. May screamed, jumping back. Ewww! she cried. Bryce! Get me a sexy towel! One of the guys in the room grabbed a towel off of a table, and handed it to May.
Im Alana Marie. Welcome to Cam Lovers R Us! she chirped. She had dirty blonde hair, and her face seemed to show signs of lots of smiling, much like all the others in the room. Did you want to join? Husnains sister nodded, and Alana grabbed at the hand that hung by Husnains sisters side. Ill take you to the registration room then! she yelled cheerily, seeming not to care about the slime on the hand. She led us through a door in the back, and over the music, I could hear the members talking again.
The room she had led us into would be fairly plain if not for one fact- the walls were plastered with pictures of the girl who was now sitting at a desk. The desk was rather cluttered with assorted pictures of the people in the room behind us, and a few pictures of Husnains sister. On one side of the desk was a red and white Pokeball, which glinted mysteriously in the dim lighting emitting from a dirty lamp. More desks lined the wall all around her, each covered in pictures like the one she sat at.
Behind her though was the most interesting thing, a solid blue shell.
It was a navy blue color, with deep grooves set into it. The shell creaked open to revel a small pink ball, surrounded by blue balls. The pink ball had a tired-looking face that peered sleepily at us, but didnt seem too interested, so it closed its shell again. Alana noticed that Husnains sister and I were looking at it and chuckled. Oh, that? Shes Clamperl. The oil released by her shell is great as a lotion! she said cheerily, turning back to her desk to search something out, her light blue shirt ruffled.
Suddenly, the door, which had gently closed was flung open, and in walked a man in a white robe. Stop! he yelled, his long beard moving as he talked. He had long wavy brown hair that seemed to meld with his beard. Alana Marie, I challenge you to a Pokemon battle! he yelled, pulling a red and white ball from his robe. Alana Marie jumped up, glaring angrily at him.
Adrenaline! We let you into this club because we thought you would be mature! she growled. I knew from the start that you were a bad nut! She said, grabbing the Pokeball off of the table beside her. Husnains sister, just step to the side, this shouldnt take long, Alana commanded in her high-pitched voice. Now, Lopunny, lets take him out! she chirped, shoving her finger on the button in the center of the Pokeball. A flash of red light revealed a large chocolate brown rabbit.
It was about four feet tall, with long fluffy ears. Its body was chocolate colored and thin, with long slender legs. It had large tufts of hair shooting out of its head, above red eyes that seemed to contradict its beautiful appearance. It hopped up and down anxiously, waiting for the battle to begin.
Okay then! Adrenaline said, releasing his own Pokemon. Come on out my beautiful Jynx! he said sweetly, revealing a Pokemon that was quite the opposite. It had dark purple skin, and eyes with tiny black pupils. It wore a long red dress, covering its feet. Ugly blonde hair sat on its head like a mop. It leaned forward, blowing kisses at the Cam Lovers R Us owner. Jynx, start out with an Ice Beam attack! Adrenaline ordered. The ugly Pokemon reared its head back, sucking in air.
Lopunny, jump out of the way! Alana squealed. The agile bunny leapt out of the way, just as Jynx shot a thin beam from its mouth. Alana Marie dove under a desk, and the beam shot behind her, hitting Clamperl where the two parts of its shell met. The shell ricocheted off of the wall, bouncing onto the floor. Oh, youll pay for that! Lopunny, Jump Kick! she yelled. The Rabbit Pokemon leapt into the air, sticking one of its long legs out as it rushed towards Jynx. Jynx gracefully moved out of the way, sending the Pokemon through the wall.
Okay, Jynx, while its down, use a Psychic attack! Adrenaline yelled. I saw Alana rushing forward, but my view of the battle was interrupted as Husnains sister set me down.
Shelly! Go get Clamperl! she told me in a hushed tone. Dont let Alana see you! she squeaked. I darted beneath the desk, and could see the closed shell, but it was by Alanas feet. With a sigh, I peered out behind me. I could see Lopunny furiously attacking Jynx, but Jynx neatly avoided all of its attacks. The members of the club were huddled in a corner, motionless. I turned back to Clamperl, realizing that there was no way I could get in there without being seen. I jumped into the fray, feeling for water beneath the ground.
I released it as I charged forward, bringing it up beneath me in a wave that carried me on top of it, putting me at waist length with Alana. I smashed into her, knocking her off her feet, and flinging Clamperl against a wall. Hey! she screamed. Lopunny, get this thing away from me! Alana commanded. The bunny rushed forward at me, cocking an arm back, in preparation of an attack. I jumped forward at it, slamming into it at its knees, making them buckle beneath it on the slippery floor. It wiped out, and slid across the floor into a desk. I slithered over to Clamperl, and tackled it towards Adrenaline.
Suddenly, I felt two arms scoop me up. I frantically looked around to find myself in Alanas arms, the last place I wanted to be. You leave Clamperl along or Shellos gets it! she said menacingly, holding me against the wall. I squirmed against her grip. Adrenaline stopped the sliding shell with his foot, and stared blankly at us.
You wouldnt! he gasped.
Shelly! Husnains sister said with tears in her eyes.
Ohmigod, thats so sexy! cried the guy who had gotten May her towel earlier. Jynx stared blankly forward, unsure of what to do without its trainers orders. I closed my eyes, ready for the worst, but found myself on the floor. I looked up to see Jynx locking lips with Alana. Everyones face was that of wonder, except for Bryce. Ohmigod, its just like Katy Perrys song, I Kissed a Girl! he exclaimed cheerily.
Alana pushed Jynx away, giving it a quick slap to the face. Jynx looked offended, and strode away. Alana seemed to be in shock, so she didnt notice Adrenaline connecting a camera to her computer. It made a loud beeping noise that snapped Alana out of her daze. What are you doing?! she roared at the man. Adrenaline grinned.
I just put that picture of you kissing Jynx on the internet! he exclaimed. I could see his eyes darting to where Lopunny struggled to get up. After all the fighting they had been doing, the wall that had separated us from the main room was completely demolished, save for a couple bits of wall poking up from the top and bottom. Clamperl sat at his feet, its shell closed tightly.
Lopunny, use Quick Attack to grab Clamperl! Alana suddenly commanded. The bunny rushed forward, scooping up the Bivalve Pokemon in her arms. I slowly slid away from Alana, to where I could be in a good position to grab the shell.
Jynx! Use Grass Knot! Adrenaline ordered. Jynx reached into its dress, and pulled out a long thick rope. She swung it over her head, and looped it around Lopunny, tugging forward at the end. The bunny clattered to the floor, sending the shell flying. I rushed forward, billowing water up beneath me, and I met the shell in the air. I grabbed it in my mouth and surfed down to the floor near Adrenaline and Husnains sister. Alana looked appalled, and I could see her getting ready to say something, but she was interrupted by the opening of a door.
In rushed a man dressed in all green, with what appeared to be a stuffed onion on his shoulder. He was tall, and had an aura of authority around him. Messy black hair covered is eyes and ears. Rust! everyone muttered.
Whats going on in here?! he roared. Alana began to babble about what had happened so far today. Husnains sister turned to Adrenaline.
Whos Rust? she inquired. Adrenaline shook his head.
Big trouble. He can send us off to jail, or close down the club, depending on what happens here. If he closes down the club though, well get Clamperl he replied, looking down at the shell I held in my mouth. I set it down, tired of holding it.
Hmm Rust said, scratching his chin. Alana, I already told you! I dont like this club, and there are children around! You cant post pictures like that! And the fighting!
But it was them! Alana shouted, pointing at Adrenaline, Husnains sister, Jynx and me. Rust took a moment of contemplation, then straightened up.
Okay, Ive decided
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If Rust closes down the club and gives Clamperl to Adrenaline, then it's a capture. If he takes Adrenaline, Husnain's sister, Brian, and Jynx away, then no capture.
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Re: Brian and Husnain's Sister go to Cam Lovers R' Us
Husnain has a sister? :O
Well... I was lost for a moment, since Shelly can be a nickname for Shellder as well. You should at least do a short recap so that new graders know what's going on. And I don't know what Husnain's sister looks like, not that it matters. xP
Pass here.
It was fine on the whole and rather hilarious. (I LOL'd at rust's appearance and Husnain being a Gastly) The only things that made me stop to think for a while was Adrenaline popping out all of a sudden and challenging Alana to a battle. And I thought that Adrenaline should have used a godly Magikarp to own. XDXDXD And Husnain's sister wanting to go after the Clamperl all of a sudden. But funny stories are made to be random, so whatever.
You didn't feature enough cam whores D:
On the whole there were no mistakes, but I could have sworn that I saw 'laughed laughed' just now in your story. Maybe you fixed it. :P
Nothing short of perfect. Distinction! :3
Oh posh, 15k is enough.
Pass. No, don't pass the loot, it's just a pass!
I liked how you described everything unobtrusively: in Kat's words, "without make it like you're shoving the information down our throats". The only problems I have to nitpick with is that May and Bryce didn't get enough description. And I seriously have no idea what Husnain's sister looks like beyond having specs and braces. Otherwise, everything was described a-okay. :3
I honestly didn't see it coming. You chained a battle between Alana and Adrenaline into a snatchfest between Brian and Alana lolwut. You didn't use the surroundings very much unless you count Brian summoning a wave to ride on, which should have drenched the room, but it didn't. @_@
There wasn't really much of a battle, granted. More of shoving Clamperl around, and then rust coming in and deciding who dies. rar. I would have thought Neo as a more suitable candidate since he's a Global Mod and rust isn't, but meh.
I guess it was enough of a messy scuffle, since there was a lot of tripping and bashing involved and even a kiss lolwut. Pass.
Well, it's a funny story, so I had to let some random stuff go, but it was a good story on the whole anyway. The battle was a bit iffy, but I decided to let it go because I lieked the funnies.
See you around.
Pika out.
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Ausgezeichnetes Hotel
Das Rimal Rotana Suites ist ein tolles hotel und wir haben noch nie zuvor solch unglaublichen Service erlebt. Das Personal ist freundlich, gastfreundlich und sehr hilfsbereit. Wir waren bei unserer Ankunft sehr von der Inneneinrichtung beeindruckt, die ist sehr modern (man sollte bedenken, dass die Fotos im Internet alt sind, die Inneneinrichtung hat sich geändert), das galt auch für die Zimmer, die waren auch immer sauber.
Man kann den reizenden Pool und das Fitness-Center auf dem Dach des Hotels auskosten. Das Frühstück war der beste Teil des Tages. Für ein 4-Sterne Hotel ein ausgezeichnetes Preis/Leistungsverhältnis. Alles in allem würde ich sagen, dass dies wahrscheinlich das beste Hotel ist, in dem wir je einen Urlaub verbracht haben. Ich kann es jedem, der einen Besuch in Dubai andenkt, nur sehr empfehlen.
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Kam im Hotel an. War bei der Ankunft wirklich überrascht, wie schön es hier war. Sehr sauber. Der Service war großartig. Habe den Urlaub sehr genossen, würde hier auf jeden Fall wieder unterkommen.
Rimal Rotana....Service with a Smile
I stayed 3 nights at the Rimal Rotana in the twin studio and found the accomadation very pleasant, there was plenty of space for 2 and there was a full kitchen and fridge, all fittings were of high standard and the staff seemed very helpfull.
I think the hotel is great value for money, and if you'd like this with a touch of class the Rimal Rotanas is the one for you.
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Great Hotel
Arrived at the hotel. Was actually suprised how nice it was when i got there. Very clean. Service was great. Well enjoyed holiday would def go back there again
Very comfortable
I stayed at the Rimal Rotana in April on a business trip. The hotel was paid for by the company and I can't therefore comment on the value. But if you are sent here or want a hotel near the airport and the city centre, you'll be happy with this place.
Pros: The rooms are modern, spacious, and spotless, with a kitchenette ideal for a solo traveller. TV has channels in many languages, the beds are comfy, and the rooms cool (I never used the AC). The staff is irreproachable, although there was a mix up in the reservation, the staff did their best to help me.
The breakfast is a bit too expensive at 40 dirhams, although there's a good choice of food, if you're on a budget, you'll visit the supermarket across the street (open until at least midnight).
Don't get the hotel to pick you up from the airport, they charge you 50 dirhams. A taxi should cost you no more than 15.
The view from my rather small window was of a building site (pretty much unavoidable in Dubai). However, the soundproofing is adequate to prevent noise from building site and from the planes taking off nearby.
Excellent Hotel
Rimal Rotana is a magnificent hotel and we have never experienced such incredible service before. The staff are friendly, hospitable, and very helpful.
When we arrived we were impressed by the interior design of the hotel which is very modern (kindly note that the pictures you see on the internet are old, and all the interior design has changed), same for the rooms which were always clean.
You can benefit from the lovely pool and the gym on the roof of the hotel.
The breackfast was the best part of the day! :)
Excellent value for money for a 4 star hotel.
Overall I would say this is probably the best hotel we have ever stayed in on holiday and I extremely recommend it to every person who is thinking of visiting Dubai!
Fantastic. Great service, clean and v. reasonable.
We arrived at the hotel late evening and thought we had booked a studio, i.e., two adjoining rooms but when we booked in it turned out to be two separate rooms on the same floor. This was no good as we have a 5 and a 2 year old (who still wakes during the night!) so they immediately upgraded us at no extra cost to a suite which was total luxury! It has two large bedrooms, one twin and one double, a good kitchen with all the equipment - including a washing machine - a large lounge and two bathrooms - we were extremely spoilt! The staff were extremely nice and very helpful, nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were cleaned every day and in spite of having a washing machine they came every day to take laundry which was also a same day service. It is in a good location near to the Deira city centre and shopping malls, but the rest of Dubai is just a taxi ride away. Can't wait for the next visit!!!
Clean and Good Value For Money
Stars: 4
Cleanliness: Very Clean
Hospitality: Avarage (Some employees were disrespecful)
Value For Money: One of the best deals.
Location: In the city center, close from every thing. Yet the trafic will consume your time crossing the creek)
I will repeate it again, if no other best.
Absolutely Lovely
The Rimal Rotana Suites seems to have been recently refurbished. It is very modern, and extremely clean throughout. The facilities in the suites are excellent, we probably had the most basic room, which still included king size bed, very large wardrobe, flat-screen TV (with plenty of English channels), breakfast bar, fridge, double hob, kitchen sink, cooking utensils and crockery. The catering facilities offered by the hotel are OK and reasonably priced, but not very extensive, so we used the supermarket across the road and made our own breakfasts and some other meals. The hotel staff are efficient and obliging, our room was serviced very well by the housekeepers (who also do your washing up for you!).
Compared to the rest of Dubai city-centre, the hotel has a relatively quiet location, suitable for relaxation. Although, there is inevitably some building work going on nearby, and aeroplanes overhead- but that's Dubai for you. There are lots of shops, malls and restaurants nearby and anything that is beyond walking distance can be reached using a taxi which are plentiful and incredibly cheap.
The pool is small and has no shallow end, so perhaps not ideal for small children, but the pool area never got especially busy while we were there (which was everyday!), and it's a real sun-trap, although there are awnings for those who prefer some shade. The gym is excellent, and also not over-crowded, and has everything you might need for a work out, plus a steam room and sauna.
Although we loved almost everything about our stay at the Rimal Rotana, there are just a couple of things to be mindful of:
1) On top of the room rate we were quoted, they added 10% municipality tax and 10% service charge, so expect to pay at least 20% extra- which can really add up.
2) The hotel has internet facilities, but we found internet cafes nearby that charged less than a third of the hotel's internet prices, so shop around if you can.
3) Find your own taxis- when we asked Reception to call us a taxi we ended up with an unlicensed 'cabbie', clearly a mate of one of the bellboys, who ripped us off, and demanded payment before the end of the journey. Taxis can be flagged down with ease by standing on the main road outside the hotel.
Overall, we highly recommend it.
Great alternative to a hotel
Had an excellent week in these suites at the end of December 2005. It's effectively a hotel with basic self catering facilities in each room and only limited lunch and evening dining facilities. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the large rooms were top quality and kept spotless.
We had a suite (double bedroom, twin bedroom, living room, two bathrooms, kitchen and two televisions) which was great for a family with two children and cost less than two rooms would have done in an average hotel. In the end we searched hotel agencies but got the best price by contacting the hotel direct and negotiating.
Breakfast was adequate - range of cooked items, cold meats, cheeses etc, cereals, fruit, bread and pastries though it got crowded when the hotel was busiest on New Year's Eve. There are restaurants, shopping malls with food courts nearby and two supermarkets within 300 metres for self-caterers.
The rooftop swimming pool was smallish but never got crowded and there's a gym with the usual running and rowing machines etc.
Not far from the airport, so some aircraft noise, but not directly under the flightpath - most hotels in Deira (and some in Bur Dubai) are inevitably affected when planes take off over the city. Close enough to walk into the city and a taxi was only 10 Dirhams (£1.60 at current exchange rates) to the centre of Deira. The huge Deira City Centre shopping mall (ironically opposite direction to the centre of Deira!) was only a fifteen minute walk (7 Dirham taxi ride) away and had designer shops, a Carrefour, food court and large children's play centre.
If you are planning to stay in Deira, want somewhere within easy reach of the airport, city centre and shopping malls this is a good option, especially if you value some self-catering facilities.
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Solana Beach native highlights reality of Navy SEAL training in book 'Suffer in Silence'
By Joe Tash
David Reid stopped at a bookstore inside San Francisco International Airport on his way to catch a flight to San Diego last week, and there it was — his newly published book stood on display at the front of the store.
"It doesn't always feel real. It's what I dreamed about for a decade," said Reid, 34, author of "Suffer in Silence," a novel about a group of sailors undergoing Navy SEAL (Sea, Air and Land Teams) training.
The book was published Aug. 16 by St. Martin's Press, and is available at bookstores such as Barnes and Nobel, as well as online at Amazon.com.
Reid, who grew up in Solana Beach and graduated from Torrey Pines High School, wrote the book primarily to chronicle the true experience of SEAL training. The plot is about a conflict between a trainer and trainee, and swirls with intrigue around an investigation into an arms smuggling ring. But Reid considers the plot almost secondary to the realistic portrayal of SEAL training.
"People buy it just because they want to know what the training is like," Reid said. "It's non-fiction in disguise."
Reid majored in history at Stanford University after graduating from high school, and immediately went into the Navy after receiving his college degree. He soon began SEAL training in Coronado.
While competition was tough to land an officer's spot in the SEAL program, the training was even more intense, said Reid.
"They basically torture the hell out of you to see who's going to quit," he said.
SEAL training includes running, swimming and diving under the worst possible conditions, while carrying heavy loads and going without sleep, he said.
"It's such a wonderful and truly bizarre experience; you're living a nightmare and a dream simultaneously," Reid said.
The rigorous training is intended to prepare the all-male SEAL teams for dangerous assignments ranging from underwater demolition to being dropped behind enemy lines.
"They go in, do some shooting, get the job done, and then they get out," Reid said.
Reid finished four months of training before suffering a ruptured lung in a diving accident, which forced him out of the SEAL program. At the time of his accident, he said, the initial class of 120 recruits had dwindled to less than 30.
Many of the trainees dropped out during "hell week," which took place in the fifth week of the program, Reid said. Hell week consisted of a grueling, 120-hour stretch during which trainees were lucky to sleep for two or three hours total, all the while being pushed to their physical limits through constant exertion and bone-chilling cold.
Reid wrote the book shortly after leaving the SEAL program, but was unsuccessful in finding a publisher. After shelving the project for several years, he self-published the book, which did well on Amazon.com. A book editor came across the book and offered to re-publish it under the St. Martin's imprint.
Reid left the Navy in 2005 after working in Washington D.C. and graduating from law school. He now lives in La Honda, in the San Francisco Bay Area, and runs his own legal mediation practice.


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She's a lonely office girl. He's an out-of-work robot struggling to find his voice amidst the noise of the city. Little do they know that destiny has programmed them for the greatest love story of our time.
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Under the direction of renowned production designer KK Barrett (Her, Where the Wild Things Are, Adaptation, Being John Malkovich), the performance is cinematically lit, filmed, and projected on a large screen. Kid Koala, accompanied by the Afiara String Quartet, performs his original score on piano and turntable. All of these components come together in real time thanks to a team of twelve talented performers and technicians.
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In the afternoon, the President will deliver remarks at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) where he will push Congress to pass his proposals to create jobs and improve the economic standing of middle class families. The President will speak specifically on his proposal to stop the planned doubling of interest rates for student loans, which would hit millions of hard-working middle class students and their families with the equivalent of a $1,000 tax if Congress doesn't do its job and work together on a solution to keep rates low. The President's remarks are open to pre-credentialed media.
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Franklin County Sheriff Zach Scott said, Wednesday, he will run for Mayor of Columbus next year.
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Thousands of school children from Ohio and around the country who traveled to Washington this week for traditional school trips, might be disappointed this year. Many of the national monuments and museums operated by the federal government are closed due to the government shutdown.
Kerry Wimsatt of Prodigy Student Travel in Worthington organizes more than ninety school trips a year. He says past events have allowed him to anticipate such roadblocks.
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Despicable. That's the only word for it.
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The tipping point of the 2012 presidential election may have been the unauthorized release of Mitt Romney's "47 percent" speech. Preaching to a closed and select group of the well-heeled, Romney complained that 47 percent of Americans "are dependent upon government," "believe that they are victims," "believe that government has...
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"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
--from Mary Oliver's "The Summer Day"
Years ago, I ran across a cartoon with the caption "The Mayfly Graduation." Mayflies, if you aren't an entomologist (and I'm not), belong to the insect order...