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Home & Away Stockholm Syndome
Story Title: Stockholm Syndrome
Type of story: Medium/Long fiction
Main Characters: Mainly Aden and Belle plus some other regulars
Rating: M
Genre: Romance, Drama
Does story include spoilers: UK spoilers
Any warnings: Sexual content, abuse references, alcohol abuse
Summary: Aden needs Belle more than ever at a time when he's least willing to accept her help.
Chapter One.
"Belle, get a move on girly! They'll be beating The Diner's door down if we're not there soon!" Irene bellowed a little more irate than the time before, her patience dwindling more with each passing second.
"Just a minute!" Belle called back as she struggled to fasten her bright yellow belt quickly enough.
"You said that 5 minutes ago!" Irene shouted back through Belle's closed bedroom door before her attention was quickly diverted to another of the teens she had opened up her home to.
" Geoff, where do you think you're going? We had this conversation yesterday, no more helping with Melody's campaign until you've caught up with your school work"
"But Irene I ju-"
"No buts boyo. I know you've had a lot on lately but late assignments and failing tests? This just isn't like you. You've got to knuckle down and catch up. Belle! I'm leaving now, right this second! If you're not in the car before I get the key in the ignition you're walking to work!"
"Irene, wait!" Belle cried as she flung open her bedroom door and hobbled into the front room, one dark leather boot on her right foot the other clasped in her left hand together with her overflowing handbag.
"Argh!" she half screamed as she caught a glimpse of Irene retreating through the kitchen door.
Pausing briefly she struggled to maintain her balance whilst putting on her other boot and trying to prevent the contents of her handbag from spilling all over the floor. She'd been up half the night putting the finishing touches to the photography portfolio she had compiled ready for her interview at a top agency in the city and hadn't been able to resist the call of the snooze button when her alarm had unkindly interrupted her deep sleep earlier that morning. Only now, as she realised her shirt was buttoned up incorrectly and she was only wearing one earring, did she curse her lack of willpower.
"Belle?"
"Not now Geoff!" she cried as she hastily removed the offending earring and turned her back on him to rearrange her buttons so that Irene wouldn't fire her for indecency as well as tardiness. That sure wouldn't make the best reference.
"I just thought that maybe yo-"
"Can't you see this isn't such a good time?" Belle snapped as she finally deemed herself to be presentable and headed hastily for the door.
She got as far as the fridge before a tinge of guilt washed over her and she spun on her heels back towards Geoff. It wasn't his fault she was late after all.
"Make it quick" She instructed. A broad smile spread instantly across Geoff's face and Belle knew she'd been right to stop, even if Irene was going to kill her.
"Well I guess you heard that I've kind of fallen behind at school lately?" he squirmed his face glowing slightly red.
"Kind of" Belle nodded not wanting to increase his levels embarrassment. He hadn't had the easiest of times of late.
"Well I've got this assignment due Monday and if I could really blitz it then it would certainly be a good start getting back on track"
"I guess. But I don't really understand why this has anything to do with me?"
Geoff hesitated, the back of his hands suddenly becoming the most interesting thing in the world.
"Spit it out Geoff, I said quick didn't I?"
"Well I thought if I good get the point of view of someone who had actually been through it, rather than just using accounts from books then it would help my grade"
"Been through what?"
"Well it's a history assignment"
"Right. So is this your way of calling me old?" Belle laughed.
"No!" Horror flashed across his face at the thought he had offended her. He hurried to explain.
"It's about hostage situ-"
"No!" Belle interrupted firmly, the small smile that had been playing on her lips instantly disappearing.
"No way Geoff! I can't even believe you would ask"
"I just thought th-"
"Well think more carefully next time!" She snapped, retreating out of the door and heading up the drive way to find that Irene had in fact left without her. She sighed as she passed her rust bucket of a car, that had been out of action for days, and set off walking in the direction of The Diner.
***
"Nice of you to grace us with your presence girly" Irene mocked as Belle ran into the kitchen and speedily tied an apron around her waist.
"Well I would have been here earlier if someone had waited 5 seconds!" she moaned as she picked up the order Leah had just placed on the counter and began to put it together.
"Ha!" Irene scoffed "5 years more like at the speed you were going!"
"Well I would have been 5 seconds behind you had Geoff not decided to be an insensitive pig this morning!"
The tone of Belle's voice was almost an audio version of steam gushing out of her ears.
"Woah! What?" Irene asked baffled and Belle filled her in on Geoff's request.
"I'll have a word with him" Irene offered giving Belle's shoulders a reassuring squeeze.
"No." Belle shook her head "No. Just leave him. I probably overreacted a little. He wasn't there, he doesn't know what it was like. Best just to leave it"
"OK, but just because he's an upstanding Christian the vast majority of the time that doesn't mean you should let him get away with it when he doesn't think about anyone else's feelings remember that" Irene smiled as Leah hurried into the kitchen.
"Are those orders for tables 6 and 9 ready yet?"
"Working on it!" Belle pressed fast forward on her internal remote and began to speed up.
"We're all going to have to work a bit faster today to deal with the Saturday crowd what with Roman being at the hospital" Leah sighed.
"What? Is he ok?!" Irene asked clearly concerned as Belle slowed down again and rotated her head towards Leah.
Leah looked slowly from Belle to Irene then back to Belle again.
"Oh no. You don't know do you?"
"Know what?" Belle was starting to worry now and stopped what she was doing completely.
"Is Roman ill?"
"No, Roman's fine. He's just there supporting Aden"
"Aden?! There's something wrong with Aden?" Belle enquired, her face etched with concern.
"No! No. It's Larry, he was rushed to hospital early this morning with suspected multiple organ failure. It's not looking good" Leah explained.
Belle stood in silence staring back at Leah for what could have only been a few seconds but felt like a lifetime, as her words sunk in.
"Irene" She finally spoke, her voice fraught and breaking.
Instantly Irene pulled her car keys from the top of her handbag and placed them in Belle's right hand.
"Go!" she instructed closing Belle's hand around the keys and untying the knot that held Belle's apron in place.
Without a word Belle rushed out of The Diner, Irene only just catching the falling apron as she did so.
*
"Roman!" Belle called out as she caught sight of him at the coffee machine at the opposite end of cold and clinical hospital corridor.
"How is he?" She asked as she finally stopped in front of him.
"He's in surgery but it's not looking good" he replied and then realised he'd incorrectly interpreted her question.
"Bearing up but I'm not sure how much of it's an act" he answered again.
"He's down the corridor, first left. Just follow the yellow line" he gestured towards the line painted on the floor before taking a sip from the beige plastic cup he held in his hand.
Belle took a deep breath before setting off down the route the yellow line had planned out for her. She wondered if Dorothy had felt this apprehensive following the yellow brick road?
Turning a corner a flash of Nicole's golden hair was the first sight that greeted Belle. Ahh the wicked witch she thought, this is actually a Summer Bay version of The Wizard of Oz.
She hadn't anticipated Nicole's presence and almost turned right around and left again but it was too late.
"Belle?" Aden questioned as though he thought he was hallucinating. His eyes were full of exhaustion and vulnerability that made her want to throw her arms straight around him. She resisted.
"Hi" she attempted a weak smile.
"What are you doing here?" he asked confused.
"I just thought you might need a friend" She shrugged suddenly feeling stupid for rushing straight there. They weren't even on speaking terms. Aden had been avoiding her like the plague since she'd confessed to sleeping with Angelo.
"He's got friends, so you're surplus to requirements" Nicole smiled snidely as she threaded her arm though around Aden's.
"Nicole!" Aden scolded her.
"Well _I'm sorry_" Nicole said insincerely "but since when have you two ever been friends? She made her choice."
Nicole looked straight at Belle and stepped forward encroaching on her personal space.
"So why don't you toddle back off to Constable Risotto like a good little girl" Nicole mocked.
"It's Roset-" Belle stopped mid correction. "You know what it doesn't matter, don't worry I'm leaving".
She turned to go.
"Belle wait!" Aden called after her. "Stay."
"Are you sure?"
"I'm sure. Dad likes you and it was nice of you to come" He turned towards the blonde scowling by his left shoulder. "Nicole, this is not the place so just zip it ok?"
"I guess so. But don't for one minute think we're friends" She glared at Belle.
"Oh don't worry, I've got friends so you're surplus to requirements' Belle quipped, noticing a small smile grace Aden's lips for a brief moment as she did so.
Aden fidgeted in the hard and uncomfortable seat next to Belle, stress and heartache clearly rushing through him. She wanted to reach out to him but held back fearing he would push her away and that Nicole would relish the opportunity to tell her how unneeded she was again.
Nicole had already embarrassed her by pointing out that her shirt was still buttoned up wrongly. Another snide comment and Aden would have to physically restrain Belle from slapping her. And that was not what he needed right now.
It had been hours, but the tension, the awkward silence and the constant ticking of the clock on the wall above them made it feel more like days. Belle was thankful when Rachel appeared and the uncomfortable silence ended.
Aden instantly jumped up from his seat.
"What's happening?" his question sounded more like a demand.
"Aden, why don't you sit down?" Rachel asked sensitively.
"I don't want to sit down, I just want to know what's happening, it's been hours!" he snapped, running his fingers through his hair in frustration as tears threatened to break free from his resistance.
"Well there's been some complications with the surgery. It seems Larry has a problem with his blood, it's not clotting and that's making everything more difficult which means it's taking longer than usual. But a haematologist is in the theatre assisting now, they're doing everything they can".
"Is he going to make it?" Aden looked Rachel straight in the eye.
"We'll know more when the surgery is completed"
"That's not an answer!" He shouted his body slumping back into the chair as he buried his head in hands.
"Aden," Belle said softly "They're doing their best".
She lowered her body onto the edge of the chair next to Aden's and finally reached out to him, gently placing her hand on his arm. Instantly he recoiled, knocking her hand away so forcefully it sprang backwards and hit Nicole, who was inconveniently stood next to her, square on the chest.
"Oww!" Nicole cried out vigorously rubbing the point of contact for affect but no one was paying any attention to her.
"Aden!" Belle cried "I was only t-"
"Only what Belle?" Aden interrupted turning his head towards her, his voice brimming with rage. "What do you care about anyone but yourself?"
"Aden, I-" Belle began clearly wounded by his words. She cared, he knew she cared. Didn't he?
"I DON'T CARE!" He bellowed so loudly Belle wondered if only dogs could hear him as both she and Nicole recoiled in shock at the pure venom in his voice.
"Why are you here? I clearly mean nothing to you so why are you here? Just get out!"
"Ade-"
"GET OUT!" He screamed, moving closer towards her as Roman reached out and pulled him back.
"Calm down mate!" He instructed as Rachel pulled Belle away from him.
"Belle I think you should go" Rachel advised clearly concerned for her wellbeing as much as Aden's.
"But..."
"Belle!" Roman snapped.
Without another word Belle fled back down the yellow line, wishing she had Dorothy's shoes to transport her home.
A few hours later Belle scanned the fridge for something tasty for dinner. Anything to distract her from the day's events. She had been replaying Aden's outburst in her mind over and over but she still didn't know where his pure venom had come from or if he'd really meant it. Was it just because he was stressed or had he been carrying all that hate around just waiting for the right time to unleash it on her?
She sighed and slammed shut the heavy fridge door not having found anything capable of distracting her. She glanced towards the table where Geoff was rapidly flicking through the pages of about 20 different books he had scattered around him, clearly stressed and tired.
"History assignment?" She asked glancing at the cover of one of the books.
"Erm yeah" Geoff replied sheepishly. "Listen, about earlier I'm so-"
"Don't worry about it" Belle replied scanning the first chapter of the book she now held in her hand as Geoff turned his attention back to his assignment. She read a few lines of the book and watched Geoff write and delete the same sentence on his laptop at least 3 times. She pulled back a chair and sat down.
"Ok, what do you want to know?".
End file.
| fanfiction |
the ability to focus light through highly scattering translucent or opaque random media has been a long - standing challenge .
strong scattering impedes information transfer through random media and is a limiting factor in many optical imaging and characterization systems .
strong scattering does not necessarily equate to information loss , however .
for example , the presence of speckle patterns in the fields scattered from static translucent media illuminated by monochromatic waves implies the retention of information despite strong scattering .
this realization opens up the possibility of focusing light through highly scattering media by wavefront shaping .
vellekoop and colleagues @xcite were the first to show that by shaping incident wavefronts with a spatial light modulator ( slm ) one can compensate for scattering phenomena to produce light focused onto a point inside or beyond the scattering medium @xcite . their technique and variants thereof have been used to focus light through white paint layers , eggshells , clouds , dense fogs @xcite , and biological tissue @xcite . the ability to focus light at a desired location within or beyond highly scattering media
has potential applications ranging from biomedical engineering @xcite and microscopy to endoscopy @xcite ( and references therein ) , optical trapping @xcite , super resolution imaging @xcite , and nano - positioning @xcite . their enormous potential notwithstanding
, widespread use of the above and related schemes in real - world applications has somewhat lagged expectations .
needless to say , adoption of any wavefront shaping method to focus light through highly scattering media hinges on the practicality of the scheme for determining the optimal wavefront .
methods developed to date by and large belong to one of two categories .
+ ( i ) iterative methods that use measurements of transmitted field magnitudes ( square roots of field intensities ) . the majority of wavefront shaping methods developed to date use measurements of transmitted field magnitudes to progressively improve field focus by sequentially changing the phase retardation imposed on each pixel of the input beam using an slm .
these methods maximize intensity of the output field at a defined location by changing one slm pixel at a time @xcite . while very powerful , these methods tend to be slow and prone to convergence to a local optimum
. they also must be repeated every time a new target output intensity profile is specified .
+ ( ii ) non - iterative methods that use measurements of transmitted field magnitudes and phases .
knowledge of the transmission matrix ( tm ) of the medium allows for the optimal wavefront to be computed non - iteratively for any desired output .
if the desired output is a focal spot , then only a portion ( e.g. a row or set of rows ) or the tm are required .
the first measurement of an optical tm was undertaken by popoff et al .
@xcite . using a common - path interferometer equipped with an slm , the tm of an opaque layer of zno nanoparticles was measured and then used to generate optical foci in the output plane .
this method was also used to demonstrate image transmission through the opaque layer @xcite .
most approaches developed to date to measure tms rely on holographic methods .
needless to say , methods for determining tms that do not require a reference beam would be tremendously useful in this context .
a first step in this direction recently was taken by drmeau et al @xcite , who used a phase retrieval algorithm to measure the complex tm of a highly scattering medium using a digital micro - mirror .
this work introduces a new waveform - shaping technique for producing focused fields that uses semidefinite programming ( sdp ) to construct portions of the medium s tm from intensity measurements only ; once the relevant parts of the tm are calculated the method proceeds like any of the above non - iterative schemes .
the sdp approach leverages a rigorous yet flexible computational framework that utilizes the algorithm developed by waldspurger et al @xcite to retrieve the phase of elements of the tm after recording intensities in the desired focal spot produced by several randomly structured illuminations of the scattering medium .
we note that sdp has been successfully applied to many problems in other fields , ranging from x - ray and crystallography imaging and diffraction imaging to fourier optics and microscopy @xcite .
we believe this work to be the first to apply this powerful algorithm to problems related to optical phase retrieval enabled wavefront control .
we demonstrate that sdp allows the construction of the incident wavefronts that generate intense foci anywhere beyond the medium from a single set of measurements of intensities generated by random illuminations .
we furthermore show that the algorithm yields a greater enhancement through the same set of measurements than the stepwise sequential ( sws ) method proposed by vellekoop @xcite .
the setup under consideration is shown in fig .
[ concept ] . a highly scattering
, random medium is sandwiched in between input and output apertures @xmath0 and @xmath1 . in what follows , we assume both apertures are rectangular and comprised of @xmath2 pixels .
light in the input aperture impinging on the random medium therefore is characterized by @xmath3 complex - valued electric field samples @xmath4 with @xmath5 .
depending on the experimental setup used , we can control both the amplitude and phase of @xmath4 , or as in more common , only its phase .
likewise , light in the output aperture exiting the random medium is characterized by @xmath3 complex - valued electric field samples @xmath6 with @xmath5 .
our experimental setup only allows for measurements of the magnitude of each @xmath6 .
note : for expositional simplicity we assume that the number of pixels in the input and output apertures are equal . in an experimental setup , they often are different with the number of pixels in @xmath1 exceeding those in @xmath0 .
the arguments below however are easily generalized to this setting .
likewise , we characterize electric fields in @xmath0 and @xmath1 by scalars . again , the arguments below are easily modified to account for the vector nature of the fields .
alternatively , polarizers can be added to the input and output apertures to effectively scalarize the field .
.,width=3 ] the fields in @xmath0 and @xmath1 are related by the tm of the random medium .
define the @xmath7 vectors @xmath8 and @xmath9 the random medium s @xmath10 tm @xmath11 relates @xmath12 and @xmath13 as @xmath14 for future reference , we denote @xmath15 where @xmath16 denotes the row index of @xmath11 while @xmath17 denotes the column index of @xmath11 ; here @xmath18 . with this notation ,
the @xmath7 vectors @xmath19^ * \\ \vdots\end{bmatrix},\ ] ] contain the complex conjugates of the elements of row @xmath16 of the transmission matrix @xmath11 .
note : use of the terminology `` transmission matrix '' implies that the vectors @xmath12 and @xmath13 resolve all ( propagating ) modes in @xmath0 and @xmath1 . in practice , we often violate this condition , especially in @xmath0 . undersampling of fields in @xmath0 however does not invalidate the method described below .
the objective is to sculpt the incident field so that it produces a maximally focused spot at a predefined location in the output plane subject to an energy constraint .
mathematically , our goal is to determine the incident field vector @xmath12 that maximizes @xmath20 for a predefined pair @xmath21 subject to @xmath22 .
we will consider two cases : ( i ) full amplitude and phase control of all @xmath4 and ( ii ) phase - only control of @xmath4 , _
i.e. _ , @xmath23 for all @xmath5 .
it follows from ( [ efields ] ) that @xmath24 .
hence , the above objectives would be easily realized if @xmath25 , i.e. the `` @xmath21 '' th row of the transmission matrix @xmath11 , was known .
unfortunately @xmath25 is not known .
below , we first describe a procedure for determining @xmath25 from measurements of magnitudes of transmitted fields at pixel @xmath21 ( section [ ph_ret_alg ] ) .
expressions for the optimal @xmath12 follow easily ( section [ foc_wave ] ) .
to determine @xmath26 , we illuminate the random medium with @xmath27 randomly selected or `` trial '' fields @xmath28 , @xmath29 , of uniform magnitude across the input aperture , _
i.e. _ , @xmath30 for all @xmath31 .
we record the magnitude of the field at pixel @xmath21 for all excitations @xmath32 and write @xmath33^{*}\ ] ] where @xmath34)$ ] contains all of @xmath35 s phase information .
next , define the @xmath36 vectors @xmath37 and the @xmath38 matrix @xmath39 note that we have abused notation in thus defining @xmath40 we do so to keep our notation light .
it follows from eq .
( [ efields ] ) that @xmath41^{*}.\ ] ] or equivalently , that @xmath42 we therefore proceed to determine @xmath26 and @xmath43 by solving the following optimization problem : @xmath44 following phasecut @xcite , we note that if @xmath45 were known , then the vector @xmath26 that minimizes eq .
( [ eq : phasecut l2 ] ) can be explicitly computed and is given by @xmath46 where @xmath47 is the moore - penrose psuedoinverse of @xmath0 .
thus , following phasecut @xcite , our strategy is to solve eq .
( [ eq : phasecut l2 ] ) for @xmath45 and then determine @xmath26 via eq .
( [ eq : zfromu ] ) . to that end
, we note that plugging in @xmath26 in eq .
( [ eq : zfromu ] ) into the objective function on the right hand side of eq .
( [ eq : phasecut l2 ] ) yields @xmath48 where we have utilized the fact that @xmath49 , the @xmath50 matrix @xmath51 is defined as @xmath52 and the @xmath50 matrix @xmath53 is defined as @xmath54 consequently , for @xmath26 given by eq .
( [ eq : zfromu ] ) , the optimization problem involving @xmath26 and @xmath43 in eq .
( [ eq : phasecut l2 ] ) can be expressed as an optimization problem involving only @xmath45 given as : @xmath55 where @xmath56 stands for @xmath57 . since @xmath53 is a positive semidefinite hermitian matrix , the optimization problem in eq .
( [ eq : phaseret original ] ) is equivalent to the optimization problem @xmath58 in eq .
( [ eq : nonconvex phaseret ] ) , @xmath59 denotes the positive semidefinite constraint on @xmath60 .
the @xmath61 constraint arises from the fact that @xmath62 and @xmath63 implies that the diagonal elements of @xmath64 will necessarily equal one .
( [ eq : phaseret original ] ) and eq .
( [ eq : nonconvex phaseret ] ) constitute different formulations of equivalent optimization problems that are still difficult to solve because of the non - convex rank constraint in eq .
( [ eq : nonconvex phaseret ] ) . dropping the non - convex rank constraint in eq .
( [ eq : nonconvex phaseret ] ) yields the complex semidefinite program @xmath65 eq .
( [ eq : phasecut sdp ] ) is a convex optimization problem and can be solved efficiently using numerical solvers .
we solve eq .
( [ eq : phasecut sdp ] ) using the ` cvx ` package @xcite . if the @xmath50 matrix @xmath64 thus obtained via eq .
( [ eq : phasecut sdp ] ) , has rank @xmath66 then we have exactly solved the original optimization problem in eq .
( [ eq : phaseret original ] ) because it is equivalent to eq .
( [ eq : nonconvex phaseret ] ) .
we can compute the @xmath36 vector @xmath67 from @xmath64 by computing the eigendecomposition of @xmath64 and setting @xmath68 where @xmath69 is the eigenvector of @xmath64 associated with its largest eigenvalue .
we apply the same procedure as well when @xmath64 is not rank @xmath66 .
the theoretical guaranties accompanying phasecut @xcite establish that when @xmath70 , then this procedure will perfectly recover @xmath45 with extremely high probability in the noise - free setting when the columns of the matrix @xmath0 are drawn at random as we have .
we then obtain the desired @xmath7 vector @xmath26 from @xmath45 via eq .
( [ eq : zfromu ] ) . having estimated @xmath71 , from @xmath70 measurements
, we now describe how to form a maximally focused spot at pixel @xmath21 .
we next determine the incident field vector @xmath12 that maximizes @xmath72 for a predefined pair @xmath21 subject to the energy constraint @xmath22 .
we first consider the case where we have full amplitude and phase control of all @xmath4 .
this optimization problem can be expressed mathematically as : @xmath73 eq .
( [ eq : focusing ampphase ] ) has a closed - form solution that is given by @xmath74 we now consider the case where we have phase - only control of @xmath75 , _
i.e. _ , @xmath76 .
this leads to the optimization problem : @xmath77 eq .
( [ eq : focusing phase ] ) has a closed - form solution that is given by @xmath78),\ ] ] where @xmath79 ) = \begin{bmatrix } \exp\left(i \arg [ \underline{z}^{(1)}_{(\overline{k},\overline{l})}]\right )
\\ \hdots \\
\arg [ \underline{z}^{(m)}_{(\overline{k},\overline{l})]}]\right ) \end{bmatrix}.\ ] ]
m pinhole ( not shown ) . the polarization optics including a waveplate and a polarizer ( wpp )
are placed before the slm . the homogeneous beam is then reflected by the slm that is @xmath80 imaged onto the sample ( sm ) .
the resulting speckle pattern from the scattering sample is collected by a lens and imaged on the cmos camera.,width=336 ] fig . [ opt_desg ] shows the experimental setup . the light source is a single longitudinal mode crystallaser diode laser with wavelength @xmath81 @xmath82 and output power 50 @xmath83 .
the beam is expanded to a diameter of 20 @xmath84 by a beam collimator .
a set of polarization optics is used to select the polarization state of the incident beam .
the slm is the a phase only holoeye pluto .
it is a lcos ( liquid crystal on silicon ) micro - display with full hd resolution ( 1920 x 1080 pixel ) and 8 @xmath85 pixel pitch .
the surface of the slm is @xmath80 imaged and focused on the scattering sample by a lens with a 50 mm focal length .
the fourier plane of the backside of the sample is imaged onto a cmos camera .
the detector is a photonfocus camera series mv1-d2048 with 2048 x 2048 resolution and pixel size 8 @xmath85 .
the samples used for this experiment are ground or frosted glass and yogurt .
the yogurt sample is prepared using plain white yogurt spread in between two thin microscope slides that are pressed together to form a thin white translucent sample similar to white paint on glass .
the slm display is subdivided into @xmath3 equally sized squares that are dubbed superpixels . for each incident
wavefront the superpixels phases are randomly set between @xmath86 $ ] .
the corresponding transmitted intensities are measured .
[ comp_phase ] displays @xmath87 transmitted field intensity measurements where @xmath88 and @xmath89 . here
, ground glass is used as the scattering sample shown in fig .
[ gndglass_sample ] .
the @xmath90 field intensities are measured at pixel @xmath91 ) = @xmath92 ( note : in this experiment we used a different number of pixels in @xmath0 and @xmath1 as alluded to in section [ algorithm ] ; in what follows , @xmath3 refers to the number of pixels in @xmath0 and the number of pixels in @xmath1 is constant and much larger ) .
the algorithm generates the incident field @xmath93 that produces the maximum field intensity at the desired focus using eq .
( [ eq : aopt_2 ] ) .
the @xmath94-th intensity measurement displayed corresponds to that produced by the optimal wavefront @xmath93 . in
what follows , we define the enhancement factor @xmath95 as @xcite : @xmath96 where @xmath97 is the intensity at @xmath91 when @xmath98 and @xmath99 is the average intensity at @xmath21 over the @xmath27 training realizations . in fig .
[ avg_speckle ] , we show @xmath100 for values of @xmath31 centered around @xmath101 . fig .
[ sdp_enh_foc ] displays the enhanced intensity at pixel @xmath92 ; this yields an enhancement factor of @xmath102 . in fig .
[ sws_opt_int ] we compare the maximum intensity obtained at @xmath21 by the sdp algorithm and the standard sws method with @xmath103 phase steps .
the same ground glass sample is used and we set @xmath88 .
the sws algorithm starts with a random initialization for the wavefront and sequentially refines the phase - only value for @xmath104 one @xmath31 index at a time .
it does so by measuring the transmitted intensity at @xmath21 for a predetermined set of phase values for @xmath104 and selecting the one that yields the optimal intensity .
the set of phase values is obtained by splitting the range @xmath105 $ ] into `` phase step '' intervals .
determining the optimum @xmath104 for a single @xmath31 therefore requires as many measurements of the transmitted field intensity at @xmath21 as there are phase steps .
determining the optimum @xmath106 for @xmath107 and @xmath108 requires as many measurements as @xmath109 times the number of phase steps .
after one pass through all the values for @xmath31 , the procedure oftentimes is repeated multiple times until a satisfactory result is obtained . there is no optimality guarantee and no guarantee that subsequent iterations will improve the intensity at @xmath21 .
this is reflected in fig .
[ comp_algo ] . as a function of the measurement index for the sws algorithm .
the solid line is the intensity obtained at @xmath101 using the sdp based algorithm.,width=3 ] fig .
[ sws_opt ] and fig .
[ sdp_enh_foc_1 ] show the focused spot for the sws and sdp algorithms , respectively .
sdp generates its highest enhancement automatically after the first set of measurements .
sws in turn iteratively increases the gain at the focus and its highest enhancement is progressively obtained with an increasing number of iterations @xcite .
the sdp algorithm is stable and fast enough to be relevant for samples that are quasi - static such as a fresh yogurt sample .
this sample has a speckle persistence time in the minutes .
this is a compromise between the ground glass sample speckle pattern which is static for hours , and a live biological tissue which has speckle persistence time in the order of milliseconds .
the measurements in fig .
[ yog_samp ] and fig .
[ enhvssup ] show that for a plain yogurt sample the intensity enhancement at the desired point increases as the number of superpixels increases .
et al _ @xcite showed that once the tm is generated , the medium can be used as an unconventional lens to achieve imaging beyond the diffraction limit of the optical system . to this end
, we show in fig .
[ yog_samp ] that the generated focus can be confined to within a single detector pixel .
.,title="fig:",width=192 ] [ yog_prep ] for the setup described in fig .
[ yog_samp ] . ]
the sdp algorithm also allows for the generation of as many foci as desired .
this is accomplished with the same initial set of @xmath110 random excitations used to generate a single focus .
the number of rows of the tm required now exceeds one and equals the number of foci .
[ michigan ] shows a set of foci generated beyond the scattering medium that traces out @xmath111 comprised of 157 foci .
for this same image to be reproduced using the sws algorithm with the same number of superpixels , the algorithm must be repeated for each focus , that is , 157 times .
clearly , sdp - based wavefront shaping has the potential to be used in tandem with fast light modulators to perform fast measurements in dynamic media .
+ and a ground glass as a scattering medium , we compute the optimal focusing wavefront for values of @xmath21 that spell out `` michigan '' . here
we plot the maximum intensity of transmitted fields for all @xmath21 .
see https://vimeo.com/194525444 for an etch - a - sketch type video of the process .
we demonstate a new method for controlling light transmission through highly scattering random media by shaping wavefronts that optimally focus the incident beam to any position , or sequence of positions , on the far side of a scattering medium .
the optimal wavefront for a particular focus position is determined in closed - form from knowledge of the complex - valued transmission matrix , which we determine using a sequence of intensity - only measurements , without the need for a reference beam , using a semidefinite programming based phase retrieval method .
once the transmission matrix is thus determined , we demonstrate that increasing the number of modes increases the intensity of the focus and that we can steer the focus .
the authors would like to thank professor meng cui for his generosity with time , instruments , and specially for the many informative discussions .
this work was supported by a darpa young faculty award d14ap00086 .
the authors also thank the creators and the maintainers of the website ` http://wavefrontshaping.net/ ` the many tips and suggestions and software posted there allowed for this project to come together sooner than it would have otherwise .
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the chemical composition of galaxies is fundamentally important for tracing galaxy evolution and for modeling galaxy properties .
galaxy evolution prescriptions dating from tinsley ( 1974 , 1980 ) to present computational codes ( e.g. , starburst99 leitherer 1999 ; bruzual & charlot 2003 ; pgase fioc , m. & rocca-@xmath11volmerange 1999 ; grasil silva 1998 ) incorporate metallicity as a primary ingredient in tracking a galaxy s growth .
metallicity determines a galaxy s uv and optical colors at a given age , the strength of stellar and interstellar metallic absorption lines , the shape of its interstellar extinction curve ( e.g. , prvot 1984 ) , its dust to gas ratio ( dwek 1998 ; issa , maclaren , & wolfendale 1990 ) , its nucleosynthetic yields ( e.g. , woosley & weaver 1995 ) , and perhaps even its rate of star formation ( nishi & tashiro 2000 ) .
overall metal abundance and elemental abundance _
ratios _ trace the star formation history and nucleosynthetic history of a galaxy ( reviewed by wheeler , sneden & truran 1989 ) .
these abundances and ratios also reflect the importance of gas inflow and outflow in a galaxy s evolution ( galactic winds matthews & baker 1971 ; metal - rich galactic winds
vader 1987 ) .
observational studies have now begun to provide detailed optical and infrared measurements of thousands of galaxies at redshifts from 0.1 to 6 ( e.g. , rowan - robinson 2001 ; hippelein 2003 ; sullivan 2004 ; van dokkum 2004 ; steidel 2004 , and references therein ) , spanning the vast majority of cosmic time .
successful modeling of the evolutionary paths of these galaxies will require , among other parameters , secure measurements of their chemical compositions .
direct measurements of metallicities in distant galaxies are now becoming routine , spurred on by larger telescopes and more capable spectrographs used in deep galaxy surveys .
kobulnicky & zaritsky ( 1999 ) first applied classical nebular diagnostic techniques developed for regions in local galaxies to the global spectra of 14 compact star - forming galaxies at @xmath12 .
their sample spanned a range of galaxy luminosities from @xmath13 and oxygen abundances from @xmath148.7 based on the solar oxygen abundance determination of allende prieto , lambert , & asplund ( 2001 ) ] .
carollo & lilly ( 2001 ) presented oxygen abundances for 15 luminous galaxies from the canada - france redshift survey ( cfrs ; lilly 1995 ) over the range @xmath15 and @xmath16 .
both of these early works concluded that intermediate redshift galaxies were consistent with the same correlation between luminosity and metallicity ( i.e. , the l - z relation ) observed in local samples ( e.g. , faber 1973 ; lequeux 1979 ; skillman , kennicutt , & hodge 1989 ; zaritsky , kennicutt , & huchra 1994 , hereafter zkh ) .
meanwhile , kobulnicky & koo ( 2000 ) , pettini ( 2001 ) , and shapley ( 2004 ) used near - infrared spectroscopy of @xmath17 lyman break galaxies to measure gas - phase oxygen abundances .
these authors concluded that the high redshift objects were 2 - 4 magnitudes more luminous than @xmath6 galaxies with comparable @xmath18 metallicities and thus were inconsistent with the local l - z relation .
evidence for evolution of the l - z relation with epoch , particularly among sub l * galaxies with @xmath19 fainter than @xmath20 , grew with metallicity measurements of 64 @xmath21 field galaxies in the groth strip survey ( dgss kobulnicky 2003 ; ke03 ) and 66 additional cfrs galaxies at @xmath22 ( lilly , carollo & stockton 2003lcs03 ; carollo & lilly , 2001cl01 ) .
recently , maier , meisenheimer & hippelein ( 2004 ) measured metallicities for 5 sub l * galaxies at @xmath23 and 10 sub l * galaxies at @xmath24 from the cadis emission - line survey .
these additional sub l * galaxies provide further support for the evolution of the l - z relation with epoch .
in this paper we present gas - phase oxygen abundance measurements for 204 emission - line galaxies from @xmath25 in the great observatories origins deep survey - north ( goods - north ; dickinson 2001 ) field using the publicly available spectra obtained as part of the team keck treasury redshift survey ( tkrs ; wirth 2004 ) .
the new data double the number of metallicities previously available for this redshift range and constitute the highest quality spectra yet available for chemical analysis .
in addition to providing new constraints on the chemical enrichment of galaxies over the last 8 gyr , it is our hope that these measurements will prove useful for the community in modeling the evolution of galaxies in this well - studied cosmological field .
we combine these new tkrs data with existing emission line measurements from the literature ( cfrs lcs03 ; dgss
kobulnicky 2003 ) to assess the chemo - luminous evolution of star - forming galaxies out to @xmath7 .
where applicable , we adopt a cosmology with @xmath26=70 mpc@xmath27 , @xmath28 , and @xmath29 .
the tkrs consists of keck telescope spectroscopy with the deimos ( faber 2003 ) spectrograph over the nominal wavelength range 4600 9800 .
targets include both stars and galaxies , selected in an unbiased manner from all objects with @xmath30 in ground - based optical images ( wirth 2004 ) .
slitmasks with 1 wide slits tilted to align with a galaxy s major axis provided up to 100 spectra per 1200 s exposure .
spectra have typical resolutions of @xmath313.5 and total integration times of 3600 s. we searched the publicly available tkrs spectroscopic database for galaxies with nebular emission lines suitable for chemical analysis . only galaxies where it was possible to measure all of the requisite [ o ii]@xmath32 , h@xmath33 , and
[ o iii]@xmath345007 lines were retained .
these criteria necessarily exclude objects at redshifts of @xmath35 since the requisite [ o ii]@xmath343727 line falls below the blue limit of the spectroscopic setup .
likewise , objects with redshifts @xmath36 are excluded because the [ o iii]@xmath345007 line falls beyond the red wavelength limit of the survey . in the 2004 february public release of the tkrs
there were 1536 objects with secure redshifts .
of these , 1044 fell within our redshift limits .
of the 1044 candidates , 497 were removed from consideration because no emission lines were present in the spectrum .
next , 94 galaxies were removed from the sample because one of the requisite strong emission lines fell off the end of the wavelength coverage ( or in between the red and blue spectral regions ) due to the object s placement on the slitmask . following kobulnicky 2003 ) , we removed 94 objects in the redshift ranges @xmath37 , @xmath38 , and @xmath39 . for these intervals ,
atmospheric @xmath40 absorption troughs between 6865 6920 ( the `` b band '' ) and between 7585 @xmath41 ( the `` a band '' ) prohibit accurate measurement of emission lines .
another 122 objects were removed from the sample because the @xmath42 emission line was absent or too weak ( s / n@xmath438:1 ) for reliable chemical determinations ( see kobulnicky , kennicutt , & pizagno 1999 for a discussion of errors and uncertainties ) . the spectra of objects rejected due to a weak @xmath42 line are usually dominated by stellar continuum rather than nebular emission from star - forming regions .
most local early - type spirals and elliptical galaxies share these spectral characteristics . for these objects , h@xmath33 is seen in absorption against the stellar spectrum of the galaxy .
thus early type galaxies with older stellar populations are preferentially rejected in favor of late type galaxies with larger star formation rates .
an additional 31 galaxies had to be rejected because some combination of strong night sky emission bands , low continuum , or poor continuum subtraction caused the extracted 1-d spectrum to have continuum levels that were either negative or very close to zero . because chemical analysis requires emission lines powered by normal stellar ionizing radiation fields ( as opposed to nonthermal sources from active galactic nuclei )
, we rejected 9 objects exhibiting canonical agn or liner signatures : broad emission lines ( 2 objects ) , or @xmath44\lambda3826}/ew_{[o~ii]\lambda3727}$ ] ratios exceeding 0.4 ( 7 objects ) ( e.g. , osterbrock 1989 ) .
the resulting usable sample contained emission - line galaxies .
twenty - seven of the selected galaxies have measurable @xmath42 but immeasurably weak ( @xmath45 ) [ o iii ] lines . in principle
, such objects should be included in the sample to avoid introducing a metallicity bias , but it is not possible to compute reliable metallicities if the oxygen lines are not detected with s / n ratio of 8:1 or better .
we have retained these objects in the sample and measure upper limits on the [ o iii ] line strengths which are used below to compute lower limits on oxygen abundances .
the 204 galaxies in our sample appear in table [ src.tab ] , along with their tkrs identifications from wirth ( 2004 ) in column 2 , their goods - n designations in column 3 , spectroscopic redshifts in column 4 , tkrs r - band magnitude in column 5 , and good - n `` i '' ( f775w ) , photometry in column 6 . from the observed magnitudes and and known redshifts , we computed restframe absolute blue magnitudes , @xmath19 , and colors , @xmath46 , which appear in columns 7 and 8 of table [ src.tab ] . in order to assess whether the selected objects are representative of the goods - n tkrs galaxies with spectra in the @xmath0 redshift range , figure [ hist ] shows histograms of their redshifts and photometric properties .
the four panels show the redshift distribution , @xmath47 , the absolute b magnitudes , @xmath19 , the observed i - band ( f774w ) magnitudes , and the rest - frame colors , @xmath48 .
shaded histograms denote the selected objects while hatched histograms show the entire tkrs sample of 1044 objects .
examination of figure [ hist ] reveals that the galaxies selected for chemical analysis are representative of the entire tkrs sample in terms of their blue luminosities and redshift distribution .
the lower left panel indicates that the faintest galaxies in the survey , those near the cutoff limit , tend to be preferentially selected by our criteria .
the lower right panel indicates that our selection criteria also choose preferentially the bluest galaxies in the tkrs .
this disproportionate fraction of blue galaxies is consistent with our emission line criteria .
those galaxies undergoing strong episodes of star formation will have the bluest colors and will necessarily be the ones with nebular @xmath42 , [ o ii ] , and [ o iii ] emission lines .
figure [ scatter ] shows this selection in a slightly different way , plotting redshift , @xmath47 , versus photometric properties @xmath19 , @xmath48 , and i - band magnitude .
small dots indicate the whole set 1044 tkrs galaxies between @xmath0 and solid symbols show just the selected galaxies .
this figure shows that , at any given redshift , the objects chosen for chemical analysis are representative of the distribution of i - band magnitudes of @xmath19 .
the middle panel of figure [ scatter ] shows that the selected galaxies preferentially fall among the bluest half of the tkrs sample , for the reasons mentioned above .
thus , it is important to emphasize that this study is only sensitive to the evolution of the chemical and luminous properties of the bluest ( i.e. , most actively star - forming ) galaxies from @xmath0 .
we utilized the boxcar extracted ( not the optimally extracted ) 1-dimensional spectra made publicly available by the tkrs team .
we manually measured equivalent widths of the [ o ii ] @xmath49 , h@xmath33 , and [ o iii ] @xmath345007 emission lines present in each of the tkrs spectra with the iraf splot routine using gaussian fits with variable baseline , width and height .
the [ o ii ] @xmath49 doublet , when spectrally resolved , was fit with a blend of two gaussian profiles . visual inspection of this doublet showed that the @xmath49 ratio , where sufficiently resolved , was always consistent with low electron densities less than a few hundred @xmath50 .
we required that the fits to the h@xmath33 and [ o iii ] @xmath51 lines have the same gaussian width .
this constraint helped to make ew measurements more robust when one or the other of these nebular lines was affected by night sky emission lines .
table [ src.tab ] lists the measured equivalent widths and measurement uncertainties for each line in columns 911 .
the reported equivalent widths are corrected from the observed to the rest frame using @xmath52 in all cases , we add 2 to the ew of h@xmath33 as a general correction for underlying stellar absorption ( see ke03 ) .
the ew reported for [ o iii ] in column 11 includes the ( unmeasured ) contribution from [ o iii ] @xmath344959 using the assumption that @xmath53_{\lambda5007})/ i([o~iii]_{\lambda4959})=3 $ ] so that @xmath54)= 1.3\times ew([o~iii]_{\lambda5007 } ) = ew([o~iii]_{\lambda5007 } ) + ew([o~iii]_{\lambda4959}).\ ] ] in a few cases , the @xmath55_{\lambda5007}$ ] line was hopelessly lost in the noise from imperfectly subtracted night sky lines .
for these objects , ew([o iii ] ) is measured using @xmath54)= 4\times ew([o~iii]_{\lambda4959}),\ ] ] and such instances are denoted by the numeric code 2 in column 14 of table [ src.tab ] .
for 35 low - redshift objects , equivalent widths of the @xmath56 and [ n ii ] @xmath346584 lines or upper limits could also be measured .
the ratio @xmath57\lambda6584}$ ] is recorded in column 12 . where only an upper limit on [ n ii ] @xmath346584 could be measured , we give the 3@xmath58 lower limits on the @xmath57\lambda6584}$ ] ratio . in 27 of the galaxies , only upper limits on [ o iii ] @xmath51 could be measured .
these objects are located at the bottom of table [ src.tab ] and are denoted by the numeric code 3 in column 14 . to avoid a potential metallicity bias in the sample
, we include these objects in our analysis and list the 3@xmath58 upper limits on the ew([o iii ] ) in column 11 of table [ src.tab ] .
the upper limits on [ o iii ] ( and [ n ii ] , where possible ) are estimated by @xmath59 where rms is the rms in an offline region adjacent to the line and @xmath60 is the number of pixels across the fwhm of the line profile , typically 4 - 10 pixels . associated uncertainties on each line
ew in columns 9 - 11 are computed taking into account both the uncertainty on the line strength and the continuum level placement using @xmath61 where @xmath62 , @xmath63 , @xmath64 , and @xmath65 are the line and continuum levels in photons and their associated @xmath66 uncertainties .
we determine @xmath65 manually by fitting the baseline regions surrounding each emission line .
we adopt @xmath67 . using this empirical approach ,
the stated uncertainties implicitly include _ internal _ error from one emission line relative to another due to poisson noise , sky background , sky subtraction , readnoise , and flatfielding . in nearly all cases
, the continuum can be fit along a substantial baseline region , so that @xmath68 .
there are , however , additional uncertainties on the _ absolute _ values of the equivalent widths due to uncertainties on the continuum placement , particularly for the [ o ii ] @xmath343727 line , which are difficult to include in the error budget . using the observed h@xmath33 equivalent widths and calculated blue luminosities , we estimate the star formation rate for each of the tkrs galaxies in our sample . the h@xmath33 luminosity is estimated as @xmath69 and
then the star formation rate is calculated following kennicutt ( 1998 ) , @xmath70 the resulting star formation rate estimates , in solar masses per year , appear in column 13 of table [ src.tab ] .
this is necessarily a lower limit on the star formation rate because we do not correct for extinction or stellar absorption . to supplement the data on tkrs galaxies analyzed here , we have collected the 64 emission line measurements from the deep groth strip survey ( kobulnicky 2003 ; filled symbols ) , and additional objects from the canada - france redshift survey from lcs03 and corollo & lilly ( 2002 ) .
we use the published emission line measurements from those original works , and include only the subset of those galaxies where the @xmath71 is measured with a signal - to - noise of 8:1 or better , in keeping with our selection criteria described above . following traditional nebular diagnostic techniques ( e.g. , osterbrock 1989 ; pagel 1979 ) and extensions of these techniques for distant galaxies developed by kobulnicky , kennicutt , & pizagno ( kkp ; 1999 ) and kobulnicky & phillips ( 2003 )
, we use the equivalent width ratios of the collisionally excited [ o ii]@xmath343727 and [ o iii]@xmath344959,5007 lines relative to the h@xmath33 balmer series recombination lines to estimate gas - phase oxygen abundances .
the ratio of emission line _ equivalent widths _ , while being one step further removed from the emission line _ flux ratios _ calibrated against photoionization models , has the advantage of being reddening - independent , to first order .
the principle diagnostic is the metallicity - sensitive emission line ratio , @xmath72 \lambda3727 } + i_{[o~iii ] \lambda4959 } + i_{[o~iii ] \lambda 5007}}\over{i_{h\beta}}}\biggr ) \equiv x , \label{eq_r23}\ ] ] formulated by pagel ( 1979 ) and subsequently developed and recalibrated by many authors since ( reviewed in kkp ) .
the @xmath1 ratio is sensitive to both metallicity and to the ionization state of the gas , or `` ionization parameter '' .
the ionization parameter ( @xmath73 ) is defined as @xmath74 where @xmath75 is the ionizing photon flux passing through a unit area , and @xmath76 is the local number density of hydrogen atoms .
this ionization parameter is divided by the speed of light to give the more commonly used ionization parameter ; @xmath77 some @xmath1o / h calibrations have attempted to correct for the ionization parameter ( e.g. , mcgaugh 1991 ; kewley & dopita 2003 , hereafter kd03 ) by using the ratio of the oxygen lines , known as @xmath78 : @xmath79\lambda4959 } + i_{[o~iii ] \lambda 5007 } } \over{i_{[o~ii]\lambda3727}}}\biggr ) \equiv y , \label{eq_o32}\ ] ] in figure [ r23_vs_o32 ] , we show the relationship between the @xmath1 ratio and @xmath78 for the tkrs galaxies .
the colored curves represent the theoretical photoionization models calculated by ( a ) kewley & dopita ( 2003 ) and ( b ) mcgaugh ( 1991 ) .
the grids in figure [ r23_vs_o32]a show the theoretical relationship between @xmath1 and @xmath78 for various values of metallicity mass fraction , @xmath80 , and ionization parameter , @xmath73 . for reference ,
the metal mass fraction , @xmath80 , is related to the oxygen abundance , @xmath81 , by @xmath82 - 12 } \label{eq_zoh}\ ] ] for the standard solar abundance distribution ( e.g. , anders & grevesse 1989 ) with the newer solar oxygen abundance of allende prieto ( 2001 ) which yields a solar metallicity of @xmath83 and @xmath84 .
the grid points for figure [ r23_vs_o32 ] are provided in table [ r23_o32.tab ] .
the models predict an upper limit to @xmath85 .
this upper limit occurs because at low metallicity the intensity of the forbidden lines scales roughly with the chemical abundance while at high abundance the nebular cooling is dominated by the infrared fine structure lines and the electron temperature becomes too low to collisionally excite the optical forbidden lines .
the position of the theoretical upper limit is similar for the kewley & dopita ( 2003 ) and mcgaugh ( 1991 ) models .
a few of the tkrs galaxies have @xmath86 maximum that is slightly higher by @xmath87 dex than the theoretical limits .
the theoretical models were calculated assuming that the star - formation occurred in an instantaneous burst .
this assumption may be reasonable for regions or for galaxy spectra dominated by one or two regions .
however , continuous burst models may be more appropriate for modeling the emission - line spectra of active star - forming galaxies ( e.g. , kewley 2001 ) .
continuous burst models would increase the theoretical upper limit by @xmath88 dex , making the data consistent with model limits ( kewley 2005 ) .
we will compute new metallicity diagnostics utilizing continuous burst models in a future paper .
figure [ r23_vs_o32 ] illustrates the difficulty in using 23 to diagnose metallicity .
not only is 23 sensitive to ionization parameter but it is double valued in terms of the metallicity . to break the degeneracy , other metallicity - sensitive line ratios are required . for the 30 galaxies in our sample with measured ratios , we calculate an initial metallicity using the @xmath89metallicity formulation from kd03 .
a further 2 galaxies have small upper limits that allowed us to break the 23 degeneracy .
for the potential ionization parameter and metallicity range of our sample ( figure [ r23_vs_o32 ] ) , the kd03 -metallicity relation can be parameterized as @xmath90 where @xmath91)_{6584}/ew(h\alpha)$ ] .
the ionization parameter is calculated from the kd03 @xmath73 relation that we parameterize as @xmath92(-3.396 -0.025 y + 0.1444 y^2 ) } { 4.603 -0.3119 y -0.163 y^2 + [ 12+log(o / h)](-0.48 + 0.0271 y+ 0.02037 y^2 ) } \label{eq_oiiioii}\ ] ] where @xmath93 .
figures [ niiha_fit ] and [ oiiioii_fit ] show the parameterizations in equations [ eq_niiha ] and [ eq_oiiioii ] for various values of ionization parameter .
equation [ eq_niiha ] is only valid for ionization parameters @xmath73 between @xmath94 cm / s .
kd03 show that for log()@xmath95 , the @xmath89metallicity relationship breaks down .
although such high ratios indicate that the metallicity is on the upper branch ( @xmath96 ) , can not be used to estimate a metallicity in this regime . at lower values ,
the ratio is less sensitive to metallicity and is more dependent on the ionization parameter than the 23 ratio .
therefore , should only be used as a crude initial estimate for a more sensitive metallicity diagnostic such as 23 . because the ratio depends strongly on the ionization parameter and the ratio depends on metallicity , we iterated equations [ eq_niiha ] and [ eq_oiiioii ] until the metallicity varied less than the model errors ( @xmath97 dex ) .
typically 2 - 3 iterations were required .
the resulting metallicity estimates indicate that 29/32 ( 91% ) of the galaxies with useable ratios or upper limits lie on the upper 23 branch ( @xmath98 ) . in column 20 of table [ src.tab ]
we list the oxygen abundance derived from the strength of the [ n ii ] @xmath346584/h@xmath99 equivalent width ratios for the 35 ( necessarily the lowest redshift ) galaxies where these lines can be measured . in many cases , only 3@xmath58 upper limits on the [ n ii ] @xmath346584 equivalent widths
are measured , so only upper limits on the oxygen abundances are given .
of the galaxies where [ n ii ] can be measured , only 2 of the least luminous galaxies ( @xmath100 ) have [ n ii ] @xmath346584/h@xmath99 ratios consistent with very low metallicities that would place them on the lower branch of the @xmath1o / h calibration .
these objects are noted in table [ src.tab ] . for the tkrs galaxies without ratios , we are unable to break the 23 degeneracy .
we make the motivated assumption ( see kobulnicky & zaritsky 1999 , kobulnicky 2003 ) that these galaxies fall on the upper - branch ( @xmath98 ) of the double - valued @xmath101 relation , consistent with the majority of galaxies in our sample with ratios .
we next compute the oxygen abundances of tkrs galaxies using several different , independent but related 23o / h calibrations from the literature .
zaritsky , kennicutt , & huchra 1994 , ( zkh ) provide a simple analytic relation between o / h and @xmath1 only without regard to ionization parameter : @xmath102 the zkh formula is an average of three previous calibrations in the literature , namely dopita & evans ( 1986 ) , mccall , rybski & shields ( 1985 ) , and edmunds & pagel ( 1984 ) .
figure [ r23oh ] shows these relations .
the zkh average relation was compared with a sample of disk regions with metallicities @xmath103 . as a result ,
the zkh calibration is only suitable for regions in the metal - rich regime .
mcgaugh ( 1991 ) calibrated the relationship between the @xmath1 ratio and gas - phase oxygen abundance using region models from the photoionization code cloudy ( ferland & truran 1981 ) .
mcgaugh s models include the effects of dust and variations in ionization parameter . adopting the analytical expressions of mcgaugh ( 1991 , 1998 as expressed in kkp ) which are based on fits to photoionization models for the metal - rich ( upper ) branch of the @xmath1o / h relation . in terms of the reddening corrected line intensities , this relation is @xmath104 figure [ r23oh ] shows graphically the relation between @xmath1 and o / h for the mcgaugh ( 1991 ) and other calibrations from the literature .
a circle marks the orion nebula value ( based on data of walter , dufour , & hester 1992 ) which is in excellent agreement with the most recent solar oxygen abundance measurement of @xmath105 ( prieto , lambert , & asplund 2001 ) .
oxygen abundances computed in this manner appear in table [ src.tab ] column 17 , along with a @xmath106 uncertainty computed by propagating the uncertainties on the emission line equivalent widths .
this uncertainty estimate does not include the error introduced by the model uncertainties in the theoretical calibrations ( typically @xmath97 dex ) .
pilyugin ( 2001 ) developed an @xmath1o / h calibration based on a sample of regions with measurements of the @xmath107 auroral line .
the @xmath107 auroral line provides a `` direct '' measurement of the electron temperature of the gas , and therefore , the metallicity .
the use of the @xmath107 auroral line to derive metallicities is known as the t@xmath108 method .
pilyugin ( 2001 ) calculated direct metallicities for a sample of regions spanning @xmath109 .
his resulting @xmath1o / h calibration provides three curves , depending on a parameter @xmath110 that accounts for the range in ionization parameter in the regions .
pilyugin was unable to provide a fit to regions for @xmath111 because high metallicity galaxies have weak or undetectable @xmath107 ( see stasinska 2002 for a discussion ) .
therefore , pilyugin extrapolated the @xmath109 curves to higher metallicities .
the pilyugin curves are discussed further in kennicutt , bresolin , & garnett ( 2003 ) .
kewley & dopita ( 2003 ) provide a suite of abundance calibrations depending on the availability of particular nebular emission - lines .
their calibrations are based on a combination of stellar population synthesis models ( pgase and starburst99 ) and detailed photoionization models using the mappings code ( sutherland et al .
1993 ) . like m91 ,
the kd03 models include the effects of dust .
kd03 include separate calibrations for ionization parameter . kd03 point out that the @xmath1 curve is dependent on ionization parameter , while the common ionization parameter diagnostic ( @xmath78 ) depends on metallicity .
they advocate the use of an iterative scheme to solve for both quantities if only [ o iii ] , [ o ii ] and h@xmath33 are available .
we provide a new parameterization of the kd03 23 method ( from section 4.3 in in kd03 ) with a similar form to the m91 calibration to facilitate metallicity estimation and comparisons to estimates made using m91 . for the potential ionization parameter and metallicity range of our sample ( figure [ r23_vs_o32 ] ) ,
the lower branch ( @xmath112 ) is parameterized by : @xmath113 where @xmath114 . the upper branch ( 12+log(o / h)@xmath115 ) is parameterized by : @xmath116 figure [ r23_fit ] shows graphically the relation between the metallicity and 23 from equation [ eq_r23_kd03 ] for various values of ionization parameter @xmath73 .
the ionization parameter , @xmath73 , is found using equation [ eq_oiiioii ] in an iterative manner .
typically 2 - 3 iterations were required to reach convergence .
this new parameterization is an improvement over the tabulated model coefficients of the kd03 calibration because ( 1 ) the new calibration does not fix the ionization parameter or metallicity to the finite set of model values during iteration , and ( 2 ) there is an increased sensitivity to the metallicity around the local maximum ( @xmath117 ) because we have introduced different equations for the two branches rather than being limited to one equation .
oxygen abundances calculated via this method are given in column 18 of table [ src.tab ] .
this parameterization should be regarded as an improved , implementation - friendly approach to be preferred over the tabulated @xmath1 coefficients of kd03 .
of all the above methods for oxygen abundance computation , many arguments could be made for which are the `` best '' or most `` accurate '' . in figure [ compare1 ]
we compare the ` p - method ' , m91 , zkh and kd03 23 metallicity estimates for the tkrs data .
differences between published calibrations shown in figure [ compare1 ] serve to illustrate the magnitude and severity of the possible systematic errors introduced by the different calibrations .
the uncertainties from any published calibration method are dominated by systematic uncertainties and/or biases in the data and/or models used to construct the calibration .
the ` p - method ' produces a strong systematic offset and large scatter in the metallicity estimates compared to the three other calibrations .
this offset probably occurs because the p - method was not calibrated using any data or theoretical models for the metallicity range of our sample .
we therefore do not use the p - method in our preferred metallicity estimates .
the three remaining calibrations show smaller systematic offsets that are consistent with the error estimates of the calibrations ( @xmath97 dex ) .
principle differences among the models include different photoionizing radiation fields from the various stellar atmospheres , stellar libraries , and stellar tracks .
different photoionization models employ various atomic data and dust prescriptions .
different calibration data from observations of galactic or extragalactic regions over a range of metallicities and ionization parameters may also affect the resulting calibrations .
analyzing the nuances and resolving the differences between the published strong - line metallicity calibrations is beyond the scope of this work .
the exact choice of metallicity calibration is not crucial to the first of the two goals in this paper . _
relative _ differences in metallicity between samples at different redshifts will not be sensitive to the exact form of the @xmath1o / h calibration adopted .
section [ lz.sec ] below deals primarily with this question .
any of the three above methods which require only measurements of @xmath1 and @xmath78 will suffice for discerning trends with redshift .
kennicutt , bresolin , & garnett ( 2003 ) and garnett , kennicutt , & bresolin ( 2004 ) present evidence from observations of metal - rich regions in m 51 and m 101 that there is a discrepancy of several tenths of a dex ( factor of 2 or more ) between the metallicities derived using traditional strong line methods and models compared to methods using direct measurements of [ n ii ] electron temperatures .
see these works for an extensive discussion regarding possible systematic effects in the @xmath1o / h calibrations .
_ hence , absolute metal abundances may have systematic uncertainties of 0.20.5 dex , particularly at the high metallicity end of our sample .
_ until these initial results are confirmed and a more robust calibration is available , we proceed to adopt a combination of the kd03 and m91 strong line formulation . for the purposes of providing the most meaningful metallicities to aid in modeling of distant galaxies , we adopt a final `` best estimate '' oxygen abundance by averaging the kd03 and m91 23 methods ; @xmath118 $ ] .
we use the new kd03 parameterization ( equations [ eq_r23_kd03 ] and [ eq_oiiioii ] ) . because the zkh parameterization is based upon an ad - hoc average of 3 relatively old models and calibrations
, we do not consider it for our best estimate in light of improvements to photoionization models ( see for example dopita 2000 , kewley et al .
2001 and references therein ) .
the resulting average abundances appear in table [ src.tab ] . for @xmath119 ,
the average of the kd03 and m91 methods can be approximated by the following simple form : @xmath120 where @xmath114 ( equation [ eq_r23 ] ) and @xmath93 ( equation [ eq_o32 ] ) .
note that this equation is only valid for the upper branch , and for the range of 23 and 32 values covered by our sample ( figure [ r23_vs_o32 ] ) .
figure [ multi ] shows the relations between the
best estimate " oxygen abundance , @xmath42 equivalent width , star formation rate , absolute b - band magnitude , u - b color , and redshift for the selected tkrs galaxies .
this figure illustrates that the colors and emission line equivalent widths of selected tkrs galaxies are distributed approximately uniformly across the full observed range of parameter space within each redshift bin .
it also shows that galaxies at increasingly higher redshifts tend to be more luminous and have higher star formation rates .
is used , along with @xmath71 , to estimate the @xmath121 .
they are not independent parameters .
] this is a type of selection effect due to the magnitude limited nature of the spectroscopic tkrs sample .
the addition of 204 new metallicities at @xmath0 allows us to explore more robustly than before the chemo - luminous evolution of galaxies over the last 8 gyr .
figure [ lz1 ] shows the oxygen abundance , @xmath122 versus @xmath19 for four redshift ranges .
filled symbols show the dgss data from kobulnicky ( 2003 ) , crosses denote the cfrs data of lcs03 and cl01 , and open symbols denote the tkrs data .
stars in the lower right panel are the @xmath123 lyman break galaxies from kobulnicky & koo ( 2000 ) and pettini ( 2001 ) . the dashed lines , which are the same in each panel , represent the fits to local emission line galaxy samples as described in kobulnicky ( 2003 ) .
the solid lines are fits to the dgss data alone .
the new tkrs data are in good agreement with the previous l - z relations found for each redshift interval .
it becomes possible , for the first time with these data , to see the l - z correlation at redshifts @xmath124 in the lower right panel .
the most significant departure from the dgss l - z correlation seen in the tkrs data occurs in the @xmath125 bin ( lower left panel ) .
there are galaxies located to the faint / metal - rich side of the best fit line in the tkrs sample which do not appear in the dgss sample .
this scatter is present to a lesser extent in the @xmath126 range ( upper right panel ) .
examination of these objects in table [ src.tab ] reveals these to be mostly objects with extreme values of the ionization parameter indicator , @xmath78 .
most of these galaxies have @xmath127 , placing them in an regime where the correlation between @xmath1 and @xmath128 ( kp03 , figure 5 ) has a large dispersion and a systematic deviation from unity , making these points additionally uncertain .
the conclusion of figure [ lz1 ] is to highlight the overall good correspondence of tkrs metallicities with other surveys for similar magnitude and redshift ranges .
figure [ lz2 ] shows our adopted oxygen abundances , @xmath129 , for the dgss+cfrs+tkrs galaxies versus @xmath19 in each of four redshift intervals .
lines now represent fits to the combined data in each redshift interval .
the dotted line is a fit of @xmath19 on o / h , the dashed line is the inverse fit of o / h on @xmath19 .
since neither metallicity uncertainties nor the magnitude uncertainties are well characterized , we also use the method of linear bisectors described by isobe ( 1990 ) , shown by the solid line .
parameters for the linear fits appear in table [ fit.tab ] .
the fits show that , regardless of the fitting method adopted , there is evidence that the slope of the l - z correlation changes with redshift . for the linear bisector
fits , the l - z relation evolves monotonically from @xmath130 in the lowest redshift bin to @xmath131 in the highest redshift bin . for the o /
h on @xmath19 fits , the l - z relation evolves monotonically from @xmath132 in the lowest redshift bin to @xmath133 in the highest redshift bin .
this change is driven mainly by the appearance of a population of relatively luminous ( @xmath134 ) but metal - poor ( @xmath135=8.58.6 ) galaxies in the two highest redshift bins .
ke03 reported this change in slope of the l - z relation using data out to @xmath136 , and figure [ lz2 ] shows that this trend continues to higher redshifts . based on plausible galaxy evolution models , optical morphologies , and their present metallicities , this population of galaxies is likely to evolve at roughly constant luminosity into comparatively metal - rich disk galaxies in the local universe rather than fade into `` dwarf '' galaxies ( see ke03 , lcs03 ) . the evolution of mean galaxy metallicity with redshift can be seen more easily in figure [ zoh ] which shows oxygen abundance , @xmath129 , versus redshift for three different luminosity bins .
the upper row displays only distant galaxies , @xmath137 .
lines show least squares fits to the data with errors in o / h only .
the left panel shows the lowest luminosity galaxies with @xmath138 .
the slope of the least squares linear fit is -0.19@xmath139 dex per unit redshift .
the linear correlation coefficient for the 60 galaxies in this panel is -0.201 , indicating that the probability of obtaining such a strong correlation at random is 12% . for the middle panel showing 100 galaxies in the luminosity range @xmath140 ,
the best fit slope is -0.19@xmath141 dex per unit redshift .
the correlation coefficient is -0.228 , indicating that the probability of exceeding this degree of correlation by chance is 2% . for the right panel showing 69 galaxies in the luminosity range @xmath142 ,
the best fit slope is -0.18@xmath143 dex per unit redshift .
the correlation coefficient is -0.197 , indicating that the probability of exceeding this degree of correlation by chance is 10% .
note that the relation between redshift and mean galaxy metallicity may not be ( indeed , is theoretically not expected to be ) a linear one if the star formation rate is not a linear function of redshift ( e.g. , somerville 2001 ) .
however , the observed dispersion and limited range of luminosity and redshift of the current data do not warrant additional parameters in the fit .
the lower row of figure [ zoh ] shows the same galaxies as the upper row , but with the addition of local @xmath6 galaxies from kennicutt ( 1992 ) and jansen ( 2001 ) used by ke03 to define the local l - z relation .
lines show least squares fits to the sample .
the slopes are now somewhat smaller , 0.14@xmath5 dex / z for the low- and intermediate - luminosity bins and 0.13@xmath5 dex / z in the high - luminosity bin .
this high - luminosity bin lacks the population of low - redshift ( @xmath144 ) , low - metallicity ( 12+log(o / h)<8.7 ) galaxies present in the middle and left panels .
it is this population , or rather the lack thereof , which is responsible for the change in slope of the l - z relation in figures [ lz1 ] and [ lz2 ] .
the metallicities of the most luminous objects could be described as reaching a plateau near @xmath145 with increasing scatter to lower oxygen abundances at larger redshifts .
such a plateau is expected in chemical evolution models as galaxies expend their gas supplies near the cessation of star formation activity . however
, this plateau may also be a consequence of the @xmath1 to o / h formulation ( figure [ r23oh ] ) which asymptotes at high metallicities , folded with observational selection effects which will preferentially exclude very high metallicity objects which have very weak [ o iii ] emission lines .
the mean rate of metal enrichment observed in figure [ zoh ] is at least 0.14 dex per unit redshift for all luminosity bins .
this rate of metal enrichment is significantly greater ( 2 - 3@xmath58 ) than the increase of @xmath146 dex estimated by lilly , carollo , & stockton ( 2003 ) over the same redshift interval .
the smaller @xmath147 measured by lcs03 stems from the fact that 1 ) the mean luminosity of the lcs03 sample would lie in our high - redshift bin ( @xmath148 ) , and 2 ) lcs03 compare the oxygen abundance average ( weighted by the h@xmath33 luminosity ) of relatively luminous @xmath149 cfrs galaxies with an average of nfgs galaxies spanning a range of luminosities from @xmath150 to @xmath151 .
the inclusion of these low luminosity galaxies in the local mean reduces the metallicity difference between the local and distant samples .
could some selection effect in the chosen galaxy sample produce the signature of evolution in the l - z relation ?
kobulnicky ( 2003 ) discuss possible selection effects in the deep groth strip survey sample and conclude that no identifiable selection effect can produce the observed signature of chemo - luminous evolution with cosmic epoch . here
we test the tkrs sample for selection effects which could mimic the signature of genuine evolution in the l - z relation .
figure [ lztotal ] shows the correlation between luminosity and @xmath152 for 177 tkrs galaxies coded by redshift interval .
dashed lines are unweighted linear least squares fits of x - on - y and y - on - x , while the solid line is the linear bisector of the two fits .
this figure shows that the highest redshift tkrs galaxies lie systematically to the bright / metal - rich side of the overall l - z relation . to examine whether some parameter other than redshift might be responsible for this trend
, we show in figure [ lzresid ] the magnitude residuals from the best fit l - z relation ( solid line in figure [ lztotal ] ) as a function of other fundamental galaxy parameters : @xmath19 , star formation rate , u - b color , redshift , and ionization parameter indicator @xmath78 .
there is no correlation between magnitude residuals and @xmath46 or @xmath78 .
there is a strong correlation between magnitude residuals and @xmath47 , sfr , and @xmath19 .
these three parameters are not independent quantities . as noted in the discussion of figure [ multi ] , @xmath19 is tightly coupled with @xmath121 because it is used , along with @xmath71 , to calculate the star formation rate .
the @xmath121 scales with @xmath19 .
redshift and the mean @xmath19 at a given redshift are also closely coupled by the characteristics of a magnitude - limited survey .
figures [ scatter ] and [ multi ] illustrate that galaxies as faint as @xmath153 populate the lowest redshift bin while the highest redshift bin contains no objects fainter than @xmath154 .
the lowest redshift bin also lacks the population of luminous @xmath151 galaxies found at larger distances .
the correlations in figure [ lzresid ] , then , may all be understood as a consequence of a single underlying cause , namely the inter - relation between @xmath47 , @xmath19 , and @xmath121 among sample galaxies . which of the three parameters is the fundamental one driving the observed change in the l - z relation ?
we argue that redshift is fundamental .
because the least squares fit in figure [ lztotal ] uses @xmath19 as one of the correlative variables , residuals should not depend on @xmath19 .
if the star formation rate were the fundamental parameter driving the evolution of the l - z relation ( i.e. , galaxies with the highest star formation rates preferentially lie on the bright / metal - poor side of the l - z relation ) , then we would also expect related parameters like the u - b color , which is sensitive to the star formation rate , to show a correlation with @xmath155 as well .
figure [ lzresid ] shows that @xmath46 is not correlated with @xmath155 .
we are left with the conclusion that the evolution of the l - z relation is driven primarily by the redshift of the galaxies under consideration .
galaxies of a given luminosity are , on average , increasingly metal poor at higher redshifts . said another way , galaxies of a given metallicity are , on average , more luminous at higher redshifts .
this effect is most pronounced among the least luminous galaxies , those with @xmath19 fainter than @xmath156 .
none of the identified sample selection effects would produce the changes in the nature of the l - z relation seen in figures [ lz2 ] and [ zoh ] .
one goal of studying galaxy populations at cosmological distances is to understand the evolutionary paths of individual galaxies .
however , observing the evolution of the mean chemo - luminous properties of the population of star - forming galaxies over the last 8 gyr ( figure [ lz2 ] , [ zoh ] ) is not the same thing as observing the evolution of any particular galaxy .
events shaping the evolution of any given galaxy at any particular point in its history , could , in principle , be unique to that galaxy and not be reflected in the mean properties of galaxies at the equivalent lookback time in the distant universe . a galaxy , may , for example , spend most of its existence in a quiescent passively evolving phase after a brief initial period of star formation .
other galaxies might form stars continuously throughout their existence , while still others may not begin the star formation process until comparatively recent times . however ,
if the boundary conditions for galaxy evolution are determined primarily by global cosmological parameters , such as the age of the universe , the expansion rate , and the density of dark matter and gas available to form stars , then evolutionary paths of most galaxies ought to be observable in the mean evolution of galaxy properties with redshift .
measuring ages and chemical abundances of stars in the milky way provides a glimpse into the history of one , presumably typical , disk galaxy .
figure [ zohmw ] shows [ o / h ] , the logarithmic oxygen abundances relative to solar , of f and g stars in the galactic disk as a function of age ( reddy 2003 ) .
we have plotted on the ordinate the redshift corresponding to the lookback time of the measured age of the star .
for our adopted cosmology of @xmath157 km s@xmath27 mpc@xmath27 , @xmath158 , @xmath29 , the relation between redshift , @xmath47 , and the lookback time or age , @xmath159 , in gyr is closely approximated by a polynomial , @xmath160 the solid line shows the least squares o / h on @xmath47 fit to the stellar measurements .
the tracks of starred symbols show the least - squares linear fits to distant goods - n+cfrs+tkrs galaxies in the three luminosity bins from the lower row of figure [ zoh ] .
we use [ o / h ] = 12+log(o / h ) -8.7 in keeping with the most recent solar oxygen abundance measurements ( allende - prieto 2001 ) .
both the overall level of metal enrichment ( zero point ) for @xmath161 galaxies and the rate at which oxygen abundance increases with time ( slope ) among all goods - n galaxies over the redshift range @xmath47=10 agree well with the trend observed in galactic stars .
the slopes of the best fit relations for galaxies from the lower panel of figure [ zoh ] , @xmath162 dex , are within the uncertainties of the slope for milky way stars , @xmath163 dex over the range @xmath164 .
lcs03 presented a diagram similar to figure [ zohmw ] where they compare cfrs and nfgs oxygen abundances to [ fe / h ] measurements of galactic disk stars and noted that the stars were consistently 0.2 - 0.3 dex more metal poor than the galaxies .
this offset may be understood as the signature of super - solar o / fe ratios found in galactic stars over most of the history of the milky way reflecting varying nucleosynthetic sources ( reviewed by wheeler , sneden , & truran 1989 ) . using oxygen measurements for milky way stars in figure [ zohmw ] shows good agreement with the oxygen abundance measurements in distant galaxies . while the luminosity history of the milky way is not known , and while the dispersion in oxygen abundances for galactic stars is large , the chemical enrichment process that occurred in the disk of the milky way appears to be a good representation of the chemical enrichment process in the bulk of the star - forming galaxies over the last 8 gyr .
ke03 observed that the majority of the star forming galaxies in the deep groth strip survey over a similar redshift range appeared to have substantial disk components based on hubble space telescope imaging .
thus , it appears we are able to observe directly , in ensembles of disk - like galaxies at cosmological distances , the same chemical histories encoded in galactic stellar populations . in general
, we expect that the luminosity - weighted nebular oxygen abundance of the entire milky way would be 0.10.3 dex higher than the metallicity of the solar neighborhood , given that the bulk of star formation occurs in the molecular ring at smaller radii where the average composition is more metal rich ( e.g. , shaver 1983 ; maciel , dacosta , & uchida 2003 ) . for a galaxy that evolves as a `` closed box '' ( i.e.
, no gas inflow or outflow ) , converting gas to stars with a fixed initial mass function and chemical yield , the metallicity is determined by a single parameter : the gas mass fraction , @xmath165 .
the metallicity , @xmath80 , is the ratio of mass in elements heavier than he to the total mass and is given by @xmath166 where @xmath167 is the `` yield '' as a mass fraction .
a typical total metal yield for a salpeter imf integrated over 0.2100 @xmath168 is @xmath169 by mass ( i.e. , 2/3 the solar metallicity of 0.018 ; see pagel 1997 , chapter 8) . a total oxygen yield for the same imf would be @xmath170 .
effective yields in many local galaxies range from solar to factors of several lower ( kennicutt & skillman 2001 ; garnett 2002 ) .
the change in metallicity with gas mass fraction is independent of yield and is given by @xmath171 = { { 0.434}\over{\mu~ln(\mu)}}. \label{delta}\ ] ] for reasonable values of the gas mass fraction ( 0.1 - 0.3 ) , the change in gas mass fraction , @xmath172 , corresponding to @xmath173 is 0.07 to 0.12 .
such a change in average gas content should be observable with future radio wave interferometers .
the observed 0.14 dex increase in oxygen abundance of galaxies from @xmath7 to @xmath6 is equivalent to a 38% increase in metallicity since @xmath7 .
in other words , 28% of the metals in @xmath6 star - forming galaxies @xmath174 have been produced in the last 7.7 gyr since @xmath7 .
this conclusion can be tested for consistency against expectations from the global rate of cosmic star formation over the same period .
given that the magnitude range of our sample encompasses the bulk of luminosity produced by all galaxies ( given a typical local galaxy luminosity function ) , the observed 28% increase in metal content should reflect the overall level of chemical enrichment in the universe . the rate of metal enrichment should correlate directly with the rate of star formation , subject to the condition that the stellar initial mass function and the chemical yield per mass of stars formed is constant . the cosmic rate of star formation as a function of redshift has been extensively studied , and we adopt , for illustrative purposes , the models from figure 9 of somerville ( 2001 ) .
figure [ model ] shows the star formation rate versus time for their `` collisional starburst '' and `` accelerated quiescent '' models which give reasonable agreement with the observations .
we have transformed redshift into linear time on the ordinate , using our adopted cosmology , and plotted linear star formation rate on the abscissa .
the shaded regions in each figure show the integral of the star formation rate over time from @xmath6 to @xmath7 ( 0 gyr to 7.7 gyr lookback time ) .
the fraction of all stars formed in the last 7.7 gyr , @xmath175 , is 0.38 and 0.42 in the two models .
this fraction compares favorably with the fraction of metals formed during the same time period , @xmath176 , from the previous section .
any difference , if real , between the predicted fraction based on star formation rate indicators and the observed fraction may be explained in several ways . * the present data / models may be underestimating the fraction of star formation which occurred before @xmath7 . a star formation rate which is , on average , not more than 10% higher at @xmath177
would be required to produce agreement .
* the stellar initial mass function or metal yield may vary with redshift so that the assumption of a linear relationship between star and metal production is violated . a stellar initial mass function which is more shallow or more top heavy , or a higher effective nucleosynthetic yield at @xmath177 would be required .
given the significant uncertainties on the star formation rate and the metal enrichment rate in galaxies as a function of redshift , no firm conclusion can be drawn except to say that the two rates are generally consistent with one another .
given that all models and data on the star formation rate ( e.g. , see figure [ model ] and the summary in somerville 2001 ) show a decline in the star formation rate with time after @xmath7 , the rate of metal enrichment in galaxies should also drop . in principle , this drop in the rate of metal enrichment should be observable in chemical studies of galaxies at cosmological distances , but will require a level of measurement precision and/or a sample size beyond current capabilities .
our findings with the goods - n data here are in agreement with the conclusions of ke03 , namely that chemo - luminous evolution is most pronounced among the least luminous ( and possibly the least massive ) galaxies during the 8 gyr since @xmath178 .
the change in slope of the l - z relation with redshift in figure [ lz2 ] is due to the emergence of a population of moderately luminous ( @xmath134 ) galaxies with intermediate metallicities ( 12+log(o / h)@xmath179 ) at redshifts beyond @xmath180 which are not seen in local samples .
this observation is consistent with the conclusions of lcs03 who advocate a progression of star formation activity from massive galaxies to less massive galaxies with decreasing redshift , a process generically termed as `` downsizing '' ( cowie 1996 ) . in the context of single - zone pgase2 galaxy evolution models ,
kobulnicky ( 2003 ) , concluded that the change in slope of the l - z relation could be explained by at least two of the following three phenomena : 1 ) low - mass galaxies have lower effective chemical yields than massive galaxies , 2 ) low - mass galaxies assemble on longer timescales than massive galaxies , 3 ) low - mass galaxies began the assembly process at a later epoch than massive galaxies , i.e. , `` downsizing '' . the possibility that low mass galaxies begin their assembly at a later cosmic epoch has received several independent sources of support , both theoretical and observational .
babul & rees ( 1992 ) proposed a theoretical model whereby photoionization from the first generations of cosmic star formation keeps gas in galaxies with small potential wells ionized ( and thus unable to form stars ) until some relatively late epoch , approximately @xmath7 .
skillman ( 2003 ) concluded from an hubble space telescope study of the star formation history in the local group galaxy ic 1613 that its star formation may have been inhibited until @xmath178 .
kodama ( 2004 ) concluded from color - magnitude relations that galaxies in the subaru / xmm deep survey were consistent with `` downsizing '' scenario as well .
can the evidence for the `` downsizing '' scenario be predicted or modeled theoretically ?
theoretical hydrodynamic simulations have been used recently to predict the variation of metallicity with redshift for damped lyman @xmath99 ( dla ) absorbers ( e.g. , nagamine , springel , & hernquist 2004 ) or for the stellar metallicity of galaxies ( e.g. , nagamine , fukugita , & ostriker 2001 ) .
unfortunately , the current models suffer from a lack of resolution in the @xmath181 range .
the direct simulations by nagamine predict that the mean metallicity at @xmath7 is @xmath182 , corresponding to @xmath183 , significantly lower than the metallicities of our sample , even at @xmath47 close to 1 .
however , both absorption line measurements and simulations of chemical abundances in dla systems are not directly comparable to emission line measurements because the former probe the more extended gaseous halos surrounding galaxies while the latter probe the regions and sites of active star formation within the inner disks of galaxies .
these chemical measurements of galaxies in the goods - n provide a significant dataset for comparison with future cosmological simulations which will have the temporal and spatial resolution to track the composition of the galaxies on 10 kpc scales with redshift .
we have parameterized an updated analytic formulation of the @xmath1o / h relations for estimating nebular oxygen abundances based on the photionization models of kewley & dopita ( 2003 ) . after reviewing existing calibrations
, we also provide a parameterization for the average of this calibration and that of mcgaugh ( 1991 ) for the upper branch only .
an additional parameterization may be used to estimate , albeit very crudely , the metallicities of galaxies based on the nebular [ n ii]/h@xmath99 ratios . analyzing spectra of galaxies at @xmath0 from the goods - n tkrs
, we measure galaxy - averaged nebular oxygen abundances of @xmath184 , corresponding to metallicities between 0.3 and 2.5 times the solar value .
the overall oxygen abundance of galaxies in the luminosity range @xmath4 increases by [email protected] dex from @xmath7 to @xmath6 .
said another way , galaxies in this intermediate - redshift sample are 1 - 3 magnitudes more luminous at a given metallicity than are local counterparts . for closed box chemical evolution models ,
the implied change in gas mass fraction , @xmath186 , over the @xmath18710 interval as gas is cycled through stars to produce heavy elements is @xmath188 .
this sample of galaxies exhibits a luminosity - metallicity correlation , but with different zero points , and possibly different slopes at each redshift interval .
the change in slope is driven mostly by the appearance of a population of moderate luminosity ( @xmath134 ) galaxies at @xmath189 with intermediate metallicities ( 12+log(o / h)=8.5 - 8.6 ) .
this population is likely to evolve into the comparatively luminous , metal rich disk galaxy population of today .
this change in galaxy populations is consistent with a later formation epoch for lower mass galaxies .
the increase in the mean oxygen abundance of @xmath4 galaxies is broadly consistent with the global picture of cosmic star formation activity which suggests that @xmath9% of the stars and @xmath190% of the metals in the universe have formed in the 7.7 gyr since @xmath7 .
we thank david koo for scientific inspiration and christopher willmer for use of his k - correction code .
we are grateful to the tkrs team , the w. m. keck observatory director , and the deep2 redshift survey team for making these data possible and for making them available in a timely fashion to the larger astronomical community .
we thank danny dale , christy tremonti , alice shapley , and henry lee for helpful conversations .
simon lilly , the referee , provided key insights which improved the clarity and completeness of this paper . h. a. k was supported by nasa through nra-00 - 01-ltsa-052 .
l. j. k. was supported by a harvard - smithsonian cfa fellowship .
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& 5.36 & [email protected] & 8.83 & 8.76 & 8.46 & [email protected] + 5 & 11168 & j123704.28 + 621000.0 & 0.32129 & 23.35 & 23.07 & -17.67 & 0.590 & [email protected] & 10.4@xmath185 1.2 & 75.3@xmath185 1.5 & @xmath1917.16 & 0.13 & 0 & 0.22 & 9.71 & [email protected] & 8.51 & 8.43 & @xmath438.96 & [email protected] + 6 & 11004 & j123703.91 + 621009.7 & 0.32144 & 22.45 & 22.21 & -18.53 & 0.340 & [email protected] & 14@xmath185 1.1 & 45.1@xmath185 1.4 & @xmath1919 & 0.4 & 0 & -0.08 & 6.21 & [email protected] & 8.72 & 8.65 & @xmath438.65 & [email protected] + 7 & 12136 & j123744.51 + 621411.1 & 0.32238 & 22.62 & 22.28 & -18.24 & 0.530 & [email protected] & 11.5@xmath185 1.0 & 36.3@xmath185 1.3 & 10.46 & 0.25 & 0 & -0.01 & 5.48 & [email protected] & 8.8 & 8.73 & 8.61 & [email protected] + 8 & 7105 & j123715.86 + 621559.8 & 0.32930 & 23.58 & 23.38 & -17.33 & 0.500 & [email protected] & 33.9@xmath185 2.3 & 255.3@xmath185 3.2 & @xmath1917.08 & 0.32 & 0 & 0.63 & 8.76 & [email protected] & 8.52 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621952.4 & 0.44676 & 22.63 & 22.11 & -19.19 & 0.520 & [email protected] & 8.2@xmath185 0.9 & 18.7@xmath185 2.6 & & 0.43 & 2 & -0.35 & 6.00 & [email protected] & 8.72 & 8.65 & & [email protected] + 27 & 8577 & j123728.74 + 621553.1 & 0.45098 & 23.35 & 22.89 & -18.58 & 0.480 & [email protected] & 13.5@xmath185 2.0 & 48.9@xmath185 5.5 & & 0.4 & 0 & -0.04 & 6.68 & [email protected] & 8.67 & 8.61 & & [email protected] + 28 & 7111 & j123642.92 + 621216.7 & 0.45375 & 21.21 & 20.76 & -20.55 & 0.670 & [email protected] & 7.3@xmath185 0.4 & 5.7@xmath185 1.0 & & 1.34 & 0 & -0.6 & 3.07 & [email protected] & 9.01 & 8.93 & & [email protected] + 29 & 2837 & j123644.32 + 621737.2 & 0.45468 & 21.68 & 21.33 & -20.08 & 0.450 & [email protected] & 19@xmath185 0.4 & 64.2@xmath185 0.9 & 7.08 & 2.26 & 0 & 0.09 & 5.53 & [email protected] & 8.8 & 8.73 & 8.86 & [email protected] + 30 & 5621 & j123658.39 + 621549.0 & 0.45652 & 21.69 & 21.29 & -20.16 & 0.420 & [email protected] & 30.9@xmath185 0.7 & 97.7@xmath185 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@xmath1918.93 + 182 & 10162 & j123732.25 + 621432.2 & 0.47744 & 22.48 & 21.80 & -19.37 & 0.940 & [email protected] & 5.8@xmath185 1.0 & 17.7@xmath185 0.0 & & 0.36 & 3 & -0.02 & 4.66 & @xmath1918.73 & @xmath1918.88 & @xmath1918.80 & & @xmath1918.8 + 183 & 4051 & j123646.32 + 621615.0 & 0.50309 & 22.48 & 21.95 & -19.54 & 0.780 & [email protected] & 7.6@xmath185 0.8 & 10.1@xmath185 0.0 & & 0.55 & 3 & -0.32 & 3.29 & @xmath1918.84 & @xmath1918.99 & @xmath1918.91 & & @xmath1918.91 + 184 & 10106 & j123648.63 + 620932.6 & 0.51770 & 21.74 & 21.23 & -20.31 & 0.670 & [email protected] & 9@xmath185 0.8 & 11.1@xmath185 0.0 & & 1.32 & 3 & -0.62 & 5.27 & @xmath1918.61 & @xmath1918.79 & @xmath1918.70 & & @xmath1918.69 + 185 & 6623 & j123651.79 + 621354.2 & 0.55607 & 21.85 & 21.20 & -20.50 & 0.780 & [email protected] & 6.8@xmath185 0.9 & 18.0@xmath185 0.0 & & 1.19 & 3 & 0.02 & 3.98 & @xmath1918.78 & @xmath1918.94 & @xmath1918.86 & & @xmath1918.86 + 186 & 5038 & j123626.61 + 621252.4 & 0.55653 & 21.41 & 20.79 & -20.82 & 0.640 & [email protected] & 4.2@xmath185 0.5 & 9.4@xmath185 0.0 & & 0.98 & 3 & -0.2 & 3.95 & @xmath1918.78 & @xmath1918.94 & @xmath1918.86 & & @xmath1918.86 + 187 & 10712 & j123634.85 + 620710.5 & 0.63442 & 21.55 & 20.85 & -21.26 & 0.740 & [email protected] & 8.3@xmath185 0.7 & 6.7@xmath185 0.0 & & 2.92 & 3 & -0.08 & 1.43 & @xmath1919.02 & @xmath1919.1 & @xmath1919.06 & & @xmath1919.06 + 188 & 11074 & j123747.37 + 621513.1 & 0.67897 & 21.80 & 21.08 & -21.21 & 0.730 & [email protected] & 5.8@xmath185 0.5 & 14.7@xmath185 0.0 & & 1.95 & 3 & 0.03 & 3.62 & @xmath1918.82 & @xmath1918.97 & @xmath1918.89 & & @xmath1918.89 + 189 & 432 & j123636.09 + 621905.6 & 0.68091 & 22.60 & 21.80 & -20.54 & 0.740 & [email protected] & 8.2@xmath185 1.2 & 33.1@xmath185 0.0 & & 1.49 & 3 & 0.35 & 4.66 & @xmath1918.76 & @xmath1918.89 & @xmath1918.82 & & @xmath1918.82 + 190 & 4427 & j123621.57 + 621300.7 & 0.68814 & 21.91 & 21.13 & -21.16 & 0.730 & [email protected] & 7.2@xmath185 0.6 & 50.4@xmath185 0.0 & & 2.31 & 3 & 0.58 & 6.90 & @xmath1918.62 & @xmath1918.7 & @xmath1918.66 & & @xmath1918.66 + 191 & 5223 & j123608.00 + 621026.1 & 0.74687 & 22.38 & 21.56 & -21.07 & 0.770 & [email protected] & 7.1@xmath185 1.4 & 40.3@xmath185 0.0 & & 2.09 & 3 & 0.23 & 6.98 & @xmath1918.56 & @xmath1918.66 & @xmath1918.61 & & @xmath1918.61 + 192 & 8436 & j123706.21 + 621333.1 & 0.75236 & 22.63 & 21.85 & -20.71 & 0.710 & [email protected] & 7@xmath185 1.3 & 27.2@xmath185 0.0 & & 1.48 & 3 & 0.21 & 4.84 & @xmath1918.73 & @xmath1918.87 & @xmath1918.80 & & @xmath1918.8 + 193 & 8566 & j123705.83 + 621317.5 & 0.75293 & 22.87 & 22.03 & -20.56 & 0.610 & [email protected] & 10.8@xmath185 1.6 & 58.6@xmath185 0.0 & & 2.0 & 3 & 0.18 & 7.60 & @xmath1918.5 & @xmath1918.59 & @xmath1918.54 & & @xmath1918.54 + 194 & 3789 & j123629.90 + 621441.3 & 0.76096 & 23.44 & 22.50 & -20.26 & 0.770 & [email protected] & 5.8@xmath185 1.0 & 29.7@xmath185 0.0 & & 0.81 & 3 & 0.26 & 5.88 & @xmath1918.65 & @xmath1918.78 & @xmath1918.71 & & @xmath1918.71 + 195 & 2884 & j123631.65 + 621604.4 & 0.78374 & 22.23 & 21.4 & -21.46 & 0.720 & [email protected] & 7.4@xmath185 0.4 & 8.9@xmath185 0.0 & & 3.12 & 3 & -0.34 & 3.02 & @xmath1918.86 & @xmath1919.01 & @xmath1918.94 & & @xmath1918.94 + 196 & 8013 & j123707.43 + 621357.0 & 0.78803 & 24.16 & 23.34 & -19.57 & 0.590 & [email protected] & 20.9@xmath185 3.3 & 38.0@xmath185 0.0 & & 1.56 & 3 & -0.07 & 3.62 & @xmath1918.82 & @xmath1918.96 & @xmath1918.89 & & @xmath1918.89 + 197 & 8895 & j123722.21 + 621449.4 & 0.79687 & 22.58 & 21.73 & -21.21 & 0.750 & [email protected] & 8.1@xmath185 1.1 & 15.7@xmath185 0.0 & & 2.72 & 3 & 0.04 & 2.97 & @xmath1918.88 & @xmath1919.01 & @xmath1918.94 & & @xmath1918.94 + 198 & 5292 & j123633.59 + 621320.2 & 0.84455 & 22.43 & 21.53 & -21.60 & 0.730 & [email protected] & 4.3@xmath185 0.9 & 10.1@xmath185 0.0 & & 2.06 & 3 & 0.21 & 2.58 & @xmath1918.92 & @xmath1919.03 & @xmath1918.97 & & @xmath1918.97 + 199 & 4238 & j123608.13 + 621140.8 & 0.88751 & 22.95 & 22.33 & -20.76 & 0.490 & [email protected] & 12.7@xmath185 1.6 & 47.4@xmath185 0.0 & & 2.82 & 3 & 0.09 & 5.78 & @xmath1918.63 & @xmath1918.78 & @xmath1918.70 & & @xmath1918.69 + 200 & 8698 & j123644.40 + 621037.3 & 0.88887 & 23.63 & 22.64 & -20.50 & 0.490 & [email protected] & 15.1@xmath185 2.5 & 112.5@xmath185 0.0 & & 2.64 & 3 & 0.4 & 9.15 & @xmath1918.43 & @xmath1918.44 & @xmath1918.43 & & @xmath1918.43 + 201 & 10862 & j123730.89 + 621328.3 & 0.89032 & 23.20 & 22.49 & -20.83 & 0.630 & [email protected] & 11.5@xmath185 1.8 & 81.7@xmath185 0.0 & & 2.72 & 3 & 0.37 & 8.58 & @xmath1918.46 & @xmath1918.5 & @xmath1918.48 & & @xmath1918.48 + 202 & 9627 & j123716.72 + 621310.5 & 0.89883 & 23.33 & 22.56 & -20.80 & 0.610 & [email protected] & 11.4@xmath185 0.7 & 32.5@xmath185 0.0 & & 2.63 & 3 & -0.02 & 4.97 & @xmath1918.7 & @xmath1918.85 & @xmath1918.77 & & @xmath1918.77 + 203 & 9727 & j123705.87 + 621154.0 & 0.90316 & 21.89 & 21.03 & -22.23 & 0.710 & [email protected] & 9.9@xmath185 0.9 & 24.4@xmath185 0.0 & & 8.47 & 3 & 0.09 & 3.70 & @xmath1918.82 & @xmath1918.96 & @xmath1918.89 & & @xmath1918.89 + 204 & 10137 & j123719.60 + 621256.5 & 0.90890 & 23.88 & 22.87 & -20.57 & 0.780 & [email protected] & 7.8@xmath185 1.0 & 46.3@xmath185 0.0 & & 1.45 & 3 & 0.33 & 6.90 & @xmath1918.58 & @xmath1918.68 & @xmath1918.63 & & @xmath1918.63 + clrrrrrrr @xmath192 & @xmath193 & -1.03 & -1.21 & -1.27 & -1.43 & -1.59 & -1.72 & -1.87 + & @xmath86 & 0.04 & 6.67 & 8.76 & 2.60 & 2.26 & 5.54 & 5.57 + @xmath194 & @xmath193 & -0.51 & -0.61 & -0.76 & -0.87 & -1.09 & -1.10 & -1.33 + & @xmath86 & 0.16 & 5.79 & 8.99 & 6.62 & 2.76 & 5.47 & 4.0 + @xmath195 & @xmath193 & -0.00 & -0.11 & -0.26 & -0.41 & -0.63 & -0.68 & -0.90 + & @xmath86 & 0.27 & 6.18 & 7.91 & 3.72 & 4.50 & 5.63 & 6.28 + @xmath196 & @xmath193 & 0.44 & 0.33 & 0.17 & -0.02 & -0.25 & -0.34 & -0.57 + & @xmath86 & 0.38 & 5.37 & 6.36 & 7.01 & 4.10 & 5.11 & 5.10 + @xmath197 & @xmath193 & 0.85 & 0.72 & 0.55 & 0.33 & 0.07 & -0.09 & -0.37 + & @xmath86 & 0.48 & 9.72 & 4.80 & 4.25 & 6.01 & 5.19 & 4.59 + @xmath198 & @xmath193 & 1.19 & 1.06 & 0.87 & 0.62 & 0.32 & 0.06 & -0.31 + & @xmath86 & 0.56 & 6.22 & 6.73 & 8.04 & 6.68 & 5.30 & 9.91 + lcccc o / h on @xmath19 fits + dgss+cfrs+tkrs & 0.2 - 0.4 & 32 & [email protected] & 7.20 + dgss+cfrs+tkrs & 0.4 - 0.6 & 97 & [email protected] & 6.66 + dgss+cfrs+tkrs & 0.6 - 0.8 & 84 & [email protected] & 6.37 + dgss+cfrs+tkrs & 0.8 - 1.0 & 44 & [email protected] & 5.97 + linear bisector fits + dgss+cfrs+tkrs & 0.2 - 0.4 & 32 & [email protected] & 5.57 + dgss+cfrs+tkrs & 0.4 - 0.6 & 97 & [email protected] & 4.82 + dgss+cfrs+tkrs & 0.6 - 0.8 & 84 & [email protected] & 3.88 + dgss+cfrs+tkrs & 0.8 - 1.0 & 44 & [email protected] & 3.73 + | arxiv |
a recent experimental realization of single - layer graphene sheets @xcite has made it possible to confirm a number of theoretical predictions of intriguing electric properties of massless dirac fermion systems,@xcite including unconventional quantum hall effects ( qhe)@xcite with the half - integer hall conductivity@xcite _ xy = ( n + ) at @xmath0 , where a factor @xmath1 is the landau level ( ll ) degeneracy , accounting for spin and valley symmetry in graphene .
@xmath2 is the filling factor , @xmath3 is the magnetic length , @xmath4 is the carrier density measured from charge neutral dirac point .
in addition to these unconventional quantized values , which can be solely understood on the basis of the massless dirac fermion spectrum in a magnetic field : e_n = sgn(n)v_f^/_b , recent experimental studies in a sufficiently strong magnetic field revealed new quantum hall states at @xmath5,@xcite where the electron - electron interaction may play a crucial role . here
relevant energy scales in graphene in a magnetic field are ( i ) landau level ( ll ) separation between @xmath6 and @xmath7 , @xmath8}[k]$ ] , ( ii ) zeeman coupling , @xmath9)[k]$ ] , and ( iii ) the coulomb energy , @xmath10}[k]$ ] .
the activation energy measurements@xcite have shown that at @xmath11 the gap has linear @xmath12 dependence and reasonably corresponds to @xmath13 , indicating zeeman spin splitting . at @xmath14 , however , the gap is approximately scaled by @xmath15 , which indicates that the gap originates from the coulomb interaction .
there have been a number of theoretical investigations of these states , and there are two leading theoretical scenarios for the origin of the gap .
one is the quantum hall ferromagnetism ( qhf)@xcite in which valley degrees of freedom , referred to as pseudospins , spontaneously split via the exchange energy at _ all integer _
fillings.@xcite second is the spontaneous mass generation,@xcite which predicts a gap _ only _ in the @xmath6 ll .
although they are not entirely orthogonal to each other and the order parameters in the two theories can coexist,@xcite excitation properties , including the existence of gaps in @xmath16 lls , are different . in the qhf theory , the ground state at @xmath17 , where @xmath18 is the filling factor for @xmath19th landau level defined by _
n=-4(n-1/2 ) , is fully spin and valley polarized , and the wave function can be represented by |^ _ n=1_=_mc^_m,|0 , where we assign the valley @xmath20 and @xmath21 in graphene as @xmath22-component of pseudospin @xmath23 or @xmath21 .
excitations from the symmetry broken states are described by ( pseudo)spin wave and ( pseudo)spin textures called skyrmions@xcite or other types , depending on the ll index @xmath19 .
et al._@xcite estimated skyrmion excitation energy within the framework of hartree - fock ( hf ) approximation .
the fractional quantum hall effects ( fqhe ) in graphene have been studied by apalkov and chakraborty@xcite . as a consequence of the relativistic nature of electrons in graphene ,
the effective electron - electron interactions in @xmath16 lls differ from that of conventional two - dimensional systems.@xcite with the use of the exact diagonalizations they have calculated the magnetoroton energy at @xmath24 when spin and valley are fully polarized .
their results show that the magnetoroton energy in the @xmath25 ll is larger than that in the @xmath6 ll in finite systems .
nevertheless , the magnetoroton excitation is charge neutral and it is not connected to the charged gap which is necessary to realize the fqhe .
moreover , the valley degrees of freedom which couple with charge excitations must be taken into account since there is no external symmetry breaking effect for valley degrees of freedom .
the excitation structures and the size of the activation gaps in the thermodynamic limit have not yet been clarified systematically.@xcite in this paper we extend the quantum hall ferromagnetism to the fractional filling case of graphene and show analogous properties of pseudospin ferromagnetism and topological excitations in the fractional quantum hall effect ( fqhe ) states in graphene .
we start with the projected coulomb interaction hamiltonian onto a certain ll , and study charge and valley excitations , where we treat the valley degrees of freedom @xmath20 and @xmath21 in the language of the pseudospin , while real spin degrees of freedom are supposed to be frozen by the zeeman splitting .
we calculate the exact wave functions of qhf ground states and low - energy excited states basing on the density matrix renormalization group ( dmrg ) method , and confirm the existence of the skyrmion excitations of valley degrees of freedom not only at integer filling @xmath26 but also at fractional filling @xmath27 for the ll index @xmath6 , 1 and 2 .
the skyrmion energies at these fractions are calculated and extrapolated to the thermodynamic limit .
the existence of the finite gaps at @xmath17 in the @xmath16 lls strongly supports the qhf but not the mass generation scenarios .
we note that the dmrg method is suitable for the present study , since we need to treat a large number of basis of the many - body hilbert space including the psudospin degrees of freedom . to the best of our knowledge
, there is no numerical work so far to estimate reliable extrapolated energies of the skyrmion excitation in the thermodynamic limit even in the conventional fqhe systems.@xcite and the pseudospin ( valley ) unpolarized ( skyrmion ) excitation gap @xmath28 at @xmath24 in the @xmath6 and 1 lls .
, scaledwidth=45.0% ]
we assume that the total magnetic field is strong enough to cause complete spin splitting , and neglect spin flip excitations .
we also neglect ll mixing for simplicity , although the ratio @xmath29 is not so small .
the effect of ll mixing is discussed later .
taking account of valley degrees of freedom , we apply the dmrg method@xcite on the spherical geometry.@xcite the projected hamiltonian onto the @xmath19th landau level is written as@xcite h^(n)=_i < j_mv^(n)_mp_ij[m ] , [ hamiltonian ] where @xmath30 $ ] projects onto states in which particles @xmath31 and @xmath32 have relative angular momentum @xmath33 , and @xmath34 is their interaction energy in the @xmath19th landau level.@xcite using the _ relativistic _ form factor in the @xmath19th landau level@xcite f_0^r(q)=l_0(q^2/2 ) and f_n0^r(q)=(1/2 ) , the pseudopotentials@xcite are given by v^(n)_m=_0^qv(q)e^-q^2[f^r_n(q)]^2l_m(q^2 ) . here
@xmath35 are the laguerre polynomials .
the corresponding integrals for electrons on the surface of a sphere which are used in the present work are described in refs . .
note that our hamiltonian eq.([hamiltonian ] ) has su(2 ) symmetry in the valley degrees of freedom .
a symmetry breaking correction to eq.([hamiltonian ] ) which stems from the honeycomb lattice structure of graphene@xcite is order of @xmath36 ( @xmath37 being a lattice spacing ) in units of @xmath38 and neglected in the following .
we calculate the ground state wave function using the dmrg method,@xcite which is a real space renormalization group method combined with the exact diagonalization method .
the dmrg method provides the low - energy eigenvalues and corresponding eigenvectors of the hamiltonian within a restricted number of basis states .
the accuracy of the results is systematically controlled by the truncation error , which is smaller than @xmath39 in the present calculation .
we investigate systems of various sizes with up to 40 electrons in the unit cell keeping 1400 basis in each block.@xcite at @xmath17 in the @xmath6 , 1 and 2 lls .
the crosses on the vertical axis represent the results obtained by hf calculations.@xcite the pseudospin polarized excitation gaps in @xmath40 ll are plotted by open circles .
, scaledwidth=45.0% ] in the sphere geometry , the pseudospin ( valley ) polarized ground state at @xmath41 ( @xmath42 being an odd integer ) , the laughlin state,@xcite realizes when the total flux @xmath43 is given by@xcite n_(,n_e)=^-1(n_e-1 ) , where @xmath44 is the number of electrons in the system .
elementary charged excitations from this pseudospin polarized ground state correspond to the ground state configurations of the system with additional / missing flux @xmath45 . in the following , we study two types of excitations : laughlin s quasiholes ( quasiparticles)@xcite and skyrmion quasiholes ( quasiparticles ) .
@xcite laughlin s quasiholes ( quasiparticles ) correspond to the ( pseudo)spin polarized excitations with @xmath45 flux , whose creation energy is given by _
c^=e(n_1,p=1)-e(n_,p=1 ) , where @xmath46 represents quasiholes and quasiparticles , respectively , and @xmath47 is the polarization ratio of the pseudospin , i.e. , @xmath48 with @xmath49 @xmath50 being the number of electrons in @xmath20 @xmath51 valley . skyrmion quasiholes ( quasiparticles ) correspond to the ( pseudo)spin singlet excitations , and their creation energy is given by _
s^=e(n_1,p=0)-e(n_,p=1 ) , which could be smaller than @xmath52 .
the activation energy , referred to as the gap in the following , is given as a sum of these quasihole and quasiparticle energies , @xmath53 for pseudospin polarized excitations , and @xmath54 for pseudospin unpolarized excitations .
figure 1 shows @xmath55 and @xmath28 at @xmath24 as a function of @xmath56 . in the @xmath6 ll
, the pseudospin ( valley ) polarized excitation gap @xmath55 is 0.101 @xmath57 in the thermodynamic limit in good agreement with the previous work.@xcite in the @xmath25 ll , @xmath55 is 0.115 , which is larger than 0.101 in the @xmath6 ll .
this enhancement of @xmath55 stems from the unique properties of the pseudopotentials in @xmath25 ll for relativistic particles ; @xmath58.@xcite the magneto - roton excitation energy in the @xmath25 ll is also larger than that of the @xmath6 ll.@xcite the larger excitation gap in the higher ll has also been obtained for the pseudospin ( valley ) unpolarized excitations @xmath28 ; the unpolarized excitation gap @xmath28 in the @xmath25 ll is 0.05 @xmath57 , which is larger than that in the @xmath6 ll , @xmath59 .
we note that similar analysis has been done in ref . with qualitatively different results .
the results for @xmath17 are shown in fig.2 .
the extrapolated value of the pseudospin unpolarized excitation gap @xmath28 for @xmath6 ll is 0.63 @xmath57 , which is consistent with the previous hf studies and exact diagonalization studies.@xcite even in the @xmath25 and @xmath40 lls , @xmath28 are almost the same with the hf results obtained in the four - component model for graphene.@xcite these results show that the hf trial states for skyrmion excitation is essentially correct . in the above analysis , we have neglected the effect of ll mixing . when we study higher lls , we need to take account of ll mixing , because ll spacing of graphene decreases with the increase in its index @xmath19 . in conventional two - dimensional systems , it has been argued that ll mixing reduces the activation gap in the fractional qhe regimes.@xcite of quasihole skyrmion state at @xmath60 . ,
scaledwidth=45.0% ] , in pseudospin ( valley ) unpolarized excited states with one extra flux at @xmath611 and 1/3 .
, scaledwidth=48.0% ] to study the skyrmion - like structure in the pseudospin unpolarized excited states , we have calculated the two - particle correlation functions @xmath62.@xcite figure 3 shows @xmath62 for the pseudospin unpolarized quasihole state at @xmath60 .
we find clear peak structure around the origin @xmath63 for the electrons in the same valley , @xmath64 . on the other hand
, the maximum appears at the opposite side on the sphere(@xmath65 ) for the electrons in different valleys , @xmath66 .
these structures are consistent with the skyrmion - like pseudospin structure .
dependence of the quasihole skyrmion energy @xmath67 at @xmath17 in the @xmath6 , 1 and 2 lls .
, scaledwidth=48.0% ] the hf trial state of quasihole skyrmions at @xmath17 is written in the form : |_sk=_m =- n_/2^n_/2 [ _ m^
c_m k^+_m^c_m+1 k^]|0 , where @xmath68 and @xmath69 . to see the relation to this trial state ,
we have calculated the expectation values @xmath70 from the wave function obtained in the present dmrg study .
the results shown in fig.4 indicate they are approximately given by @xmath71 for @xmath23 and @xmath72 , respectively .
similar results are also obtained for @xmath24 in the @xmath6 and 1 lls .
the skyrmion excitations at @xmath17 are stable up to @xmath40 lls , as shown in fig.5 , in which the polarization energies of the quasihole skyrmions @xmath67 are plotted . the clear @xmath73-dependence shown in fig.5 and
its inset confirms that the pseudospin singlet state is the lowest excitation for @xmath6 , 1 and 2 lls . in the @xmath40 ll
, the minimum at @xmath74 appears only for systems whose number of electrons is larger than 16 ; that means the skyrmion excitations are stable only for large systems .
this is also shown in fig.2 as an upward cusp in @xmath28 at @xmath75 ; the pseudospin singlet state becomes the lowest when the number of electrons exceeds 18 , while the pseudospin polarized states marked by the open circles become the lowest for systems with @xmath76 . in higher lls ( @xmath77 ) ,
pseudospin singlet excitations have not been seen as the lowest excitation within our calculations up to 40 electrons .
these results are qualitatively consistent with the hf analysis in ref . , which predicts the skyrmion excitation gap is smaller than the hf quasiparticle gap only for lower lls below @xmath78 .
the skyrmion excitation gap in @xmath78 ll is close to the hf quasiparticle gap and it is difficult to stabilize skyrmions in @xmath78 ll .
our dmrg calculation confirms the valley polarized ground state at @xmath17 for @xmath79 lls and at @xmath24 for @xmath80 lls .
the ( pseudo)spin polarized ground state at @xmath81 can be written simply as laughlin s jastrow function,@xcite and elementally charge excitations are obtained by increasing or decreasing the flux quantum number @xmath43 by 1 .
we have studied both ( a ) pseudospin polarized excitations ( laughlin s quasiholes and quasiparticles ) and ( b ) pseudospin unpolarized excitations ( quasihole skyrmions and quasiparticle skyrmions ) .
the activation energies obtained in finite systems are extrapolated to the thermodynamic limit , which give theoretical predictions for future experimental studies of the fractional quantum hall states in graphene . in a high quality graphene sample
, the @xmath17 qh states have been observed in the @xmath6 ll.@xcite very recently , suspended graphene sheets with metallic contacts were succeeded.@xcite the reported mobility @xmath82 is close to the crudely obtained critical value where the fqhe realizes within available magnetic field @xmath83 t , estimated from the theory described in ref . and the skyrmion gap @xmath84 obtained in the present work .
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are unreasonable for the case of nonzero - energy landau levels .
indeed , there is no consistency between ref . and the hartree - fock calculations in ref .
, although the hf approach has been recognized to be accurate at integer fillings . our results , on the other hand , are reasonably consistent with the hf results at given integer filling fractions . basing on these facts , on the discrepancies between the results in ref . and ours including the activation gaps at fractional fillings @xmath24 where the hf theory is out of the usage , ref
. is at odds with our present work . | arxiv |
Dragon Ball Z 1. Chapter 1
"The beginning argument."
Ok guys so I've done some editing on these and I think there ready to be read again...
>I do not own any characters... ~Although I wish I did... T3T~ Anyways enjoys!<br>BTW This (~) is thoughts This (") is talking This (*) is a movement or like a preference thingy... YOU GET THE POINT! -3-
>This () (is me talking)<p>
"Vegeta we need to talk!" The woman called angrily as Vegeta walked through the door.
~Here we go again... It's gonna be one of those after-noon fights... again~ Vegeta thought annoyed, just getting back from training.
"*Sigh* Your doing it all wrong Vegeta!" "What are you talking about Woman!?" Vegeta yelled confused by the blue-haired woman's words.
>"Being a father..." She answered looking off to the side annoyed.<br>Vegeta paused for a minute, "What are you implying...?"
>"Vegeta you should know. It's been 5 years since Bulla was born and 12 since Trunks was born! You wasn't there for Trunks births and you don't show any affection torward either of them! Why!? I thought you had changed!" Bulma screamed with anger, her face burning red!<p>
"What the hell is that suppose to mean! Why are you even bringing this up!?" He yelled still confused.
>"Because you haven't changed since the day Trunks was born! You've always been so cold hearted tword him and you barely acknowledge Bulla and I'm getting tired of it! Why else would I bring it up!"<p>
Vegeta stood there awhile thinking...
>~H-how do I respond to that...~ Vegeta didn't pay any attention, but looked to the floor. Then a startled shock went through him as the blue-haired diva continued with a sarcastic yell.<p>
"Oh I know! It's your damn pride isn't it! You think you can't show emotion to anyone what so ever because you think it's throwing your pride away! Your stupid if you think thats what your doing!" She waited again before she continued. "Well... Are you going to say something or what!?"
"..." Vegeta said with a low voice trying not to make things worse.
>"How about 'I care for my children!' " She spoke back to herself pretending to be him in response.<br>"... I do care for them..." Vegeta paused not sure if to say more or not.
>"You do Huh!?" She yelled sarcastically.<p>
Vegeta couldn't explain things very well when it came to this sort of thing.
~Hmmm...~ Vegeta wondered in a deep and lost state of mind. ~Maybe it is because of my pride... or maybe it's because I was raised in a world that was destroyed with no mom or dad... But even if my parents some how lived, it wouldn't make a difference... For as long as I knew, my race didn't show affection tword one another... There were these arranged marriages at birth... So love really didn't matter, children didn't even matter after they turned 18... They were on there own after that... there was no bond of caring if dead or alive... Of course there were friends who cared... But I didn't have anyone... besides Nappa but he was more of a-
"VEGETA!?" Bulma yelled for the fifth time.
>"Hmmm!?" Vegeta responding out of his thoughts.<br>"What's gotten into you..."
Vegeta stayed silent looking away with a his usual scowling expression.
>"Well anyways... I mean it's simple... You care for them but what?" she asked more calmly this time.<br>"... *Gggrrr * I wish you could just read my mind! I do care about them!... I'm not sure of how to put it!" Vegeta yelled agrily.
Bulma's looked at him and then turned her back to him for a second. ~What's going on with him... I-I think I'm pushing him to hard...~ Bulma's thoughts and state of mind filled with questions she didn't know the answers too and then she thought that that must be how Vegeta must feel right now... She turned back to Vegeta. He was still looking away and hadn't said a word since. Bulma felt guilty for what she had started up between them. ~After all, he doesn't know how to be a father... He did loose his own father when he was young... and I guess maybe... that's how his race was...~ Bulma thought about for awhile.
"Vegeta?" Bulma said with a low and calm voice... Before Vegeta looked up at her she walked up to him and hugged which shocked him. They stood still for awhile.
>"...Vegeta I'm sorry... I now this is hard on you... It's confusing, I know... but you've got to be more fatherly tword your children."<br>Vegeta straightened up his shocked tone. "...I was taught a different way... I was taught to never show affection to anyone... It's harder for me to explain as I go into detail..." Vegeta said in a firmly way.
>"It's ok... Just try to be more of a father alright... but... If you want, you can tell me about your life and how it was...?"<p>
"*Sigh*" Vegeta gave with annoyance.
>"Were in no rush... besides, I understand you not having a dad or mom at the age of 6 must have been hard..."<p>
"It's not that... I've never cared about anything or anyone until now... So really in a way I have changed... To you it's nothing but to me it's a change... a big one." He responded with a straight tone.
>"...I see... Well come on... It's been 3 hours, That's enough arguing for tonight..."<p>
Bulma walked up stairs for bed and Vegeta went to the bathroom, took a shower, got out and went upstairs to bed still wondering in his lost state of mind.
~Damn it! I really have changed... and I'm just now noticing it! All this time... I wonder if anyone else noticed it...?~ Vegeta was at the point to where he had gotten a headache from all this yelling and thinking hard and just... all this CRAP! He just decided not to worry about it and thought it would get better... He then closed his eyes and drifted off into his sleep.
2. Chapter 2
"There's the love"
Vegeta's POV
~It's been a week since we argued... I think she ignoring me...~ I thought to myself in the cold and silent kitchen. I was right... Bulma had been ignoring me for the past week... ~She must still be upset with me... Hmmm...~ I stood up and walked to the door about to exit.
"Hey I'm going to train..." "...Oh ok, Have fun..." The Blue-haired woman said with a slump of sadness behind it.
>"... Hmmm... Do you know where the boy is?"<br>Bulma looked up from the sink she had been cleaning dishes from.
>"...Hes probualy up stairs somewhere... Why?"<br>"Well I've let him train with me before..."
>Just then Trunks entered through the kitchen door ready for breakfast and still half-asleep.<br>"Trunks, breakfast isn't done yet... so go train with your father... ok!" Bulma said with a happy cheer at the end.
>"Uh.. ok... Give me a second dad, I have to get ready!" And with that said the lavender-haired boy took off to get ready.<p>
End of POV
As Vegeta waited patiently on the demi to return... Bulma peeked over at him... With that she walked up to him and stole a kiss off him. "Vegeta... thank you." Bulma said quietly.
>"What are you talking about woman?" he said as he kissed her back.<br>"You know what I'm talking about...!" Bulma teased.
"Hey Dad I'm ready!" The Boy yelled as he entered, running up to them.
>Bulma backed away a little and bent down just a little to hug Trunks.<br>"Wow your getting taller Trunks! Well have fun you two! Don't get yourselves hurt either." "Don't worry about us!" The demi replied with a laugher of joy.
They left the kitchen and went to training room. On their way to the training room, The little demi told his father about how his day was with his grandma. He also told his father that his mother had sent him and Bulla there because Bulma needed to talk to Vegeta.
"So what did she talk to you about dad?" The demi asked ceriously.
>"... It's not anything that you should be worried about." Vegeta said with a straight tone.<br>"...Oh I see..." The boy looked to the ground.
>"Oh Well! Let's train!" He then became happy.<p>
They trained the entire day. No breaks, no pain,well maybe a little pain... a serious spar with eachother before the day was through. "Hmm You seem to be a better challendger than Kakarott son!" Vegeta praised Trunks with his ego as they continued to spar. "R-REALLY!?" Trunks yelled with a smile.
>Vegeta smirked.<p>
~Meanwhile~
"Oh I bet there having fun!" Bulma said happily.
>Bulla then just entered the living room where Bulma was.<br>"Mommy, Where's daddy and Trunks?" The cute demi asked.
>"There training in the training capsule... Why whats wrong?"<br>The small blue-haired girl gave a sad look to the floor. "Whats wrong Bulla?" Bulma said with a worriedly look.
>"I...I want... to play.. with Daddy too..." the girl said tearing up.<p>
Bulma smiled as she got up and walked over to Bulla and bent down to talk to her.
>"Bulla I'm sure if you ask daddy to play with you he would." Bulma said trying to give the smaller demi hope.<br>"... *sniff* R-Really?" The cute demi said with hope in her eyes.
>"Ok, I'll ask him...!" She gave a big smile.<br>"He'll have to shower first though." Bulma added "Ok! Tell me when daddy's back!" The cute demi smiled and ran off happily humming to herself waiting for her daddy's arrival.
~Hmm... Well I'm sure he won't have a problem playing with his daughter!~ Bulma thought about it.
"HEY MOM!" The demi yelled to Bulma's surprise.
>"HUH!? Oh Trunks! Don't scare me like that!" Bulma said with a shock.<br>"Sorry mom, Were done training now."
>"Oh, did you have fun?"<br>"Yeah! Dad taught me a bunch of new things today! He taught me a few new tricks too!" The happy demi gave a big smile.
>"That's great honey!... Vegeta can I talk to you in the kitchen." "Hmmm..." Vegeta stood sternly but then walked to the kitchen.<p>
Bulma told Trunks to go tell his sister to come down stairs and then to get straight into the shower. The lavender-haired boy ran off to get his sister and Bulma followed Vegeta into the kitchen.
>"So I see you've gotten along with him better..."<br>"Yeah... We always trained together though."
>"Well now it's Bulla's turn! She's been wanting to play with you all day." "Really?" Vegeta asked with somewhat shock.<br>"Yep! So have fun! but after a shower ok!" "yeah." He said with his usual act.
"Daddy!" The small girl yelled as she entered.
>She had on what had looked like a pink dress made with saiyan material and saiyan boots on too. It wasn't what she usually wore which made Bulma and Vegeta wonder.<br>"Daddy! Will you play with me now! Please!" The cute demi asked with affection.
>"Yeah... He'll have to shower first though."<br>"No he doesn't Mommy!" She said confused by Bulma's statement.
>"He Doesn't!"<br>"Nope, Come on Daddy!" The blue-haired girl grabbed her daddy's shirt letting him know to follow and they both left the kitchen and went outside.
~After making it outside...~
"Why are we outside Bulla...?" Vegeta asked sternly with his arms crossed.
>"Daddy! I want to do what you and Trunks do!"<br>"Hmm? You mean train? *Eh*" Vegeta was definitely shocked by her request.
>"Yes. I want to learn how to fly too!" She said firmly.<br>"Hmm... Well then..." Vegeta said sternly but a little playful, also thinking of what to do first.
~Ok She wants to train with me! What to do first... Hmmm... I'm not really sure of what to do...? Wait I'm never like this with Trunks, so I'll just think of it as if she were Trunks but I'll have to be easier with her.~ Vegeta thought about it a little longer.
"DADDY! Are you going to train me!?" The demi asked worried.
>"Of course I am, I was thinking about what to start off with..."<br>"Ok, What do I do first then?" She asked straightly but anxious.
>~Maybe flying would be good...~ "How about we work on flying."<br>"*Gasp* Really!? Ok!" She shouted happily with a smile.
>"Well let's get started." Vegeta felt somewhat happy that his daughter wanted to actually train with him... He felt... Proud. Well she is Vegeta's saiyan daughter after all...<p>
They kept going through it for the rest of the day, well it was only 8pm in the afternoon. Bulma got a little concerned and went to check on them.
>"Hey Vegeta! Bulla! Is everything ok! You've been out here for 2 hours!"<br>"Everythings fine!" A small voice called.
>Bulma walked on out to see what they were doing. "What are teaching her?"<br>"I'm trying to learn how to fly mommy!" The demi said anxiously.
>"Oh well how's it coming?"<br>No one answered.
"Try it again..." He gave her a hopeful yet still serious tone.
>"Ok Daddy!"<p>
The cute demi concentrated for quiet some time and then all of sudden she came off the ground just a little.
>"*Gasp* Bulla your doing it!" Bulma shouted excitedly.<br>Vegeta was somewhat shocked yet very proud. ~Well it took 2 hours but she did it...~ "Hey I am! I'm flying! Yay!" The small demi shouted.
"Yes!" The demi said happily still rising little by little.
>"Daddy can I go up higher! Please!"<br>"Hmm... Why not." Vegeta shrugged with his usual self acks.
>"Really! YAY!" She yelled blasting off.<p>
Bulma looked up a little worried but then turned back to Vegeta.
>"Vegeta... Looks like you have changed. It's seems I was wrong."<br>"... It's nothing really..."
>"Well you can say that but I know it's something to our children..."<br>Vegeta had no response.
"Oh by the way, Dinner is ready, So let's all go eat!"
>"Bulla! Come on dinners ready!" Bulma shouted loudly.<br>"Ok!" The demi shouted as she came down.
>They all walked back to the house.<br>"Daddy! Daddy did you see me! Are you proud of me daddy!"
>"Yes. Good job for today..." Vegeta looked down at her.<p>
During dinner, The children bragged about their successes and wins for the day... They argued and bickered at eachother a bit but Bulma got mad and yelled at them... They began talking again after scarfing their food down.
>Vegeta just kept eating his dinner... What a family.<p>
After dinner, the children were sent to bed and Vegeta took a shower afterwards. He walked up stairs looking for Bulma as he entered the room.
"Woman, were are you?"
>"I'm right here!" Bulma said wrapping her arms around him from behind.<br>"Why don't we have a little fun tonight..." Bulma whispered teasingly into his ear.
>Vegeta blushed a little as he felt her breath on his neck.<br>Vegeta didn't say a word, He just turned to her, with a smirk and started off with a passionate kiss. And with that they 'climbed' in bed and turned out the lights... ;)
3. Chapter 3
"Is something wrong?"
It's been about a month and a little over half now since Bulma and Vegeta argued. That's the longest they'd ever went without arguing so everything was just great. Although today, today is gonna be a different day...
Bulma was upstairs and had just put on her shirt and then realized... ~Oh no, I-I'm gaining weight! I haven't done anything... Wait I have been eating a lot lately... Hmmm..." She decided to just change her shirt and went down stairs to make breakfast.
"Dad I'm ready to go train with you!" The boy shouted.
>"Were not gonna train today so go play with Bulla." Vegeta told the boy firmly.<br>"Huh? awwww... Well ok then..."
>The boy left the kitchen to tell his sister that they weren't going to train today. Bulma turned to Vegeta confused.<p>
"Where are you going then?" Bulma asked happily with confusion.
>"I'm going to go have a spar with Kakarott for a few days..."<br>"What! A few days...Vegeta I have to go on another business trip and I need you to watch Trunks and Bulla."
>"Can you get those parents of yours to."<br>"No. They need to spend time with you!" She sorta chocked on her words at the end.
"I'm sure Trunks and Bulla are able to keep the place safe."
>"That's not the point! Your suppose to watch them... There just kids." Bulma said with worry.<br>"I think you worry to much Bulma."
>"I don't worry to much!" She yelled angrily but then she slumped.<br>"Maybe... maybe I do..."
Vegeta became very confused at that moment. ~What the hell is going on with her? She been like this for a while now...~ "Are you feeling ok...?" Vegeta asked keeping his concern low.
>"hmm... Oh I'm fine. Why? What's wrong?" She answered happily, then worried.<br>"That's what's wrong. What the hell is wrong with you. Your emotions change every 5 seconds...!"
>"Oh hush, it's probably nothing...*Eh!* Oh be right back..." She said with a strain and ran to the bathroom feeling a little sick.<p>
Vegeta waited on her to come back but she did not. Afterwards feeling concerned he went to go find her.
>"Bulma! Where are yo-" Vegeta paused after entering the bathroom to find Bulma puking.<br>"*Gah*" Vegeta didn't know what to do... Bulma then raised up after awhile and turned to Vegeta.
>"V-Vegeta... something... is wrong..."<br>"I thought so but what...?"
>"I'm not sure..." Bulma lied through her teeth.<br>"I might be sick so, so go spar with Goku... I'll have dad examine me..."
>"Are you sure that's a good idea?" Vegeta asked, still serious.<br>"Yeah, I'm sure." She said standing up.
>"Well Then I'm gonna go..."<br>"Wait take the capsule phone with you... I'll call later maybe..."
>"Ok..."<br>"Bye Vegeta..."
>And with that Bulma watched him fly off into the distant until he was unseen and turned to the mirror.<p>
"T-There's no way! I hope it's not... that!"
>Bulma then went to go find her dad so he could examine her.<p>
Meanwhile Vegeta had made it to the location where they planned to spar but as usual Goku was late.
>"*Urr* Damn it! He's always late!"<br>Vegeta waited patiently a little while longer and then Goku came from a distant and teleported to where Vegeta was.
>"You're late! Damn it!"<br>"Haha! Sorry Vegeta, Me and Chichi were just arguing..."
>"...Hmm... Really now." Vegeta said with a straight but sarcastic tone.<br>"Y-Yeah... She said she wanted me gone for awhile so that's why I wanted to have a little spar today to be quiet honest. we've actually been arguing a lot lately... Hehe..." His laugh was weak by the end.
>"...Well I hope all that arguing hasn't made you weak Kakarott!" Vegeta shouted taking off on the last word.<p>
Vegeta gave a good kick to the face and knocked Goku through a mountain.
>Goku came back up and then Vegeta had approached from behind knocking him back to the ground...<br>"...Wow, you really have gotten stronger Vegeta and faster!... But so have I!" Goku said turning Ssj.
>"Oh now your ready to be serious! Ha! Fine!" Vegeta shouted also turning Ssj.<p>
They continuessly fought for hours not even taking breaks until then. They broke apart from their lock. And stood a distance between eachother not losing eye contact...
>"Vegeta... You've gotten pretty strong in these times of peace." Goku said with a straight and stern tone.<br>"Yeah, So what, Are you giving up." Vegeta replied anxiously.
>"Not exactly..." Goku said powering down."<br>"Hmm... Kakarott why are you powering down!?"
>"Hehe Let's take a little break... I'm hungry."<p>
"Of course..." Vegeta lied through his teeth, He was starving! His stomach growled!
>"See you are too! Haha!"<br>"*Err*... Fine!"
They went and sat down by the mountain where their stuff was at and got out what they brought with them...
>"Hey Vegeta..."<br>"What...?" Vegeta answered with a stern tone.
>"Have... Have you and Bulma been arguing at all...?"<br>Vegeta looked up at him... ~We really haven't been arguing at all lately... Kakarott and his wife must be having it out...~ "Not really... We've actually been getting along..."
>"Oh, I figured you two argue everyday."<br>"Why's that?"
>"Well with you and Bulma's different personalities and all..."<br>"...Kakarott... Why are you talking to me about this...?"
>Goku paused for a while.<br>"Well you see... Chichi and I have been arguing and... She told she wanted to get a divorce..." He said with a bit of sadness and worry.
Vegeta really wasn't sure about what a divorce was but it didn't sound, He did however hear Bulma talking about her co-worker getting a divorce.
"Hmm... I-"
>*Ring*<br>They both paused for a while ...
>"Go ahead and answer it..."<br>Vegeta answered and instead of Bulma it was her mother...
"Oh hello Vegeta... Bulma said she needed you back here in a hurry." The woman told him, sounding a little off... but still cheery.
>"Is something wrong...?"<br>"All I know is that she said she needed you here and fast..."
>"Hmmm... I'll be there soon."<p>
Vegeta stood up a little nervous wondering and a bit worried about Bulma, and also trying to keep it from Goku.
>"Vegeta, What's wrong...!" Goku said jumping up alarmed.<br>"I-It's nothing... Bulma just not feeling well, That's all..." Vegeta said trying to keep his cool.
>"You want me to come with you?" Goku asked with a bit of worry.<br>"It's fine..."
>"Are you sure...? Your not looking to good. You look alittle pa-" Goku asked with more worry.<br>"I'm fine... We'll finish tomorrow..." Vegeta answered pale as a ghost and anxious to fly off.
>"Well... ok but I'll drop by later... if I can..."<p>
Vegeta had flown off into the distance and just could not think straight... It was like he was a nail and was being pounded by a huge hammer... He was a bit worried about her... What if shes sick or even worse, going to die... He never really had to worry about her at all... He couldn't even fly straight...
4. Chapter 4
"Surprises and changes"
Vegeta entered through the kitchen, rushing to take off his boots and throwing his bag down scattering everything. He then went straight to the lab and entered.
>"I'm back..."<br>Bulma and her parents turned to him. "Yes... Uhh...I-I..." Bulma paused looking back at her parents. They left the room to give them some privacy...
>"V-Vegeta...?"<br>"What's wrong?" Vegeta asked sternly.
>"Ummm well ya see... It's..." She paused.<br>"...It's..." Vegeta said waiting anxiously on her to continue.
>"I-I... I'm..." She paused again.<br>"You can tell me you know..." He began still patient.
>"I'm Pregnant...!"<br>"...! *Eeh!* Y-Your what!?" Vegeta shouted, he was shocked and yet... just felt strange...
>"I'm pregnant..." She said more sternly this time.<br>Vegeta paused for a long, long time thinking really hard... ~She's Pregnant... AGAIN!?...~ "Vegeta... I know we don't need anymore children but it can't be helped..." Bulma looked at him and could tell something was wrong.
>"Huh?... uh Vegeta are you... ok?"<p>
Vegeta was about 50 shades of blue as he tumbled to floor... THEN EVERTHING WENT BLACK!
>"V-VEGETA! *O-O*" She hollered to where everyone could hear.<p>
~After about 3 hours...~
Vegeta opened his eyes slowly... He was in his bed and Bulma was setting next to him and strocked his hair. He raised up from her embrace.
>"What the hell happened..." "You passed out after I told I was pregnant..." She replied worried.<br>~*Gaa* So it wasn't a dream this is for real...~
"Vegeta will you be here?" She asked him with some worry in her eyes. "I really don't have a choice now do I..." Vegeta said still alittle shocked but sarcasticly.
Vegeta noticed Bulma wasn't very happy... He became concerned after a while...
>"What's wrong...?" He asked not trying to show his concern...<br>"Nothings wrong... I-I'm fine..." Bulma said trying to sound cheery.
>~You don't look it...~ Vegeta thought thinking of how to react. "Well let's go have dinner..." Bulma said trying to forget this moment.<br>"Fine..." Vegeta said sternly. ~I figured she'd be happy... She usually is happy when it comes to this sort of thing...~
Bulma went to go get everyone for dinner while Vegeta sat thinking at the dinner table. Bulma's mom just came in and seen Vegeta setting there.
>"What's wrong Vegeta... You thinking about the baby...?" She said sweetly but curiously.<br>"Yeah, I guess I am..."
>"What, don't you want a baby..."<br>"Well it's just a shock right now but... I'm sure I'll get use to it..."
She stood there a moment studying Vegeta. "Hmm... Something seems different about you now..." She gave a sweet Hmm.
>"Hmmm..." ~Have I really changed that much...? Even she can tell I'm different...~ Vegeta thought to himself.<br>"Could it be that your possibly just ready...?" She said cheerfully.
>~R-Ready? What does that mean?~ He thought curiously then as soon he was about to speak...<p>
"Daddy!" A loud sound from a child that had been yelled entered... Vegeta turned and it was the smaller demi standing in front of him.
>"Daddy, Mommy said she wanted all of us to go to the living room and talk before dinner!"<br>"Ok, I'm coming..."
>Vegeta got up and headed to the living room with the demi...<p>
~Why now...? It's to soon to tell them...~ Vegeta thought as they entered the living room.
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After everyone got into the living room and got settled it took awhile before speaking...
"...Sooo what did you guys want to talk about?" The older demi finally asked curiously.
>"Yeah, Is something wrong mama...?" The girl asked as if she were guilty of doing something.<br>"Well you see kids, mommy's..."
>She waited 2 seconds before continuing...<br>"...Pregnant..."
>It took awhile for it to sink in...<p>
"...W-What!? Really!" The older demi said freaked out.
>Bulla stood there awhile and then...<br>"YAY! Mommy's pregnant! I'm gonna have a little sister!" The girl shouted jumping up and down.
>"Well I'm not sure if it's a girl or a boy yet..."<br>"So it could be a boy?" Trunks asked curious "Yep!" Bulma said smiling.
"Well I think it'll be a girl!" The cute demi argued.
>"Well I think it'll be a boy!" The tuff demi argued back.<br>"Well I think we should go eat!" Bulma yelled with joy causing Vegeta to hide away and snicker.
After dinner Vegeta and Bulma went upstairs to bed after sending Trunks and Bulla to bed with excitement...
~After a while of realization~
NO ONE is able to sleep... Well Vegeta can't sleep for all we know...
>"Bulma?"<br>"Hmm... Yeah..."
>"Can you sleep?"<br>"...No, I guess you can't either... I mean who can blame us..."
>~God why am I feeling so... nervous...~ "Vegeta are you... going to be here while I'm pregnant...?"<br>"Yeah, You already asked that too... Why would I go, I'll be here with you." He said turning torward her.
>Bulma placed her hand on his face. "Vegeta what's wrong? You look pale and feel shaky. ~Shaky?... Since when the hell am I shaky?~ Vegeta thought then getting surprised as Bulma kissed him gently.<p>
"Vegeta are you nervous?"
>"...No... I'm not... it's..."<br>"Yes you are, I can see it... I forgot you weren't there for Trunks birth or while I was pregnant with them so your nervous because you don't exactly know what to do... Am I right?"
>~What can I say she is right. How can I tell her I ain't atleast a little nervous.~<p>
"I'm not nervous." Vegeta wouldn't admit.
>"Sure... Listen you don't have to worry... Just do what you always do... Ok, you can still be you..." Bulma said soothingly.<br>"Yeah..." Vegeta said curling up getting warm... Then slowly drifting off to sleep while both of them were in an warm embrace.
~Hours later...~
It's now morning at the Brief's house... Vegeta had just woke up and is heading to the bathroom... When he entered, he once again found Bulma throwing up last night's dinner.
>He paused "...Uh, How long have you been in here?"<br>Bulma lifted up, "T-To looong..." She groaned ruffly.
>Vegeta was some what worried for her but he decided not to worry about it as much and went to train with Kakarott.<p>
He knew he'd have to tell him... Even if he didn't tell, it would still get out...
Vegeta had then arrived and once again, guess whose late... Kakarott...
>"Damn it! Late AGAIN!?... Hmm... Oh that's right..."<p>
~Flashback~
First Part- Goku: "Haha! Sorry Vegeta, Me and Chichi were just arguing..."
Second Part- Goku: "Hey Vegeta..."
>Vegeta: "What...?" Goku: "Have... Have you and Bulma been arguing at all...?"<p>
~End of Flashbacks~
"That's right, Their probably arguing again..." Vegeta said waiting for his rival to show up, well maybe more of a friend...
>After awhile of waiting Vegeta decided to get a little snack... A few minutes later Goku had finally shown up...<br>"*Eee* *Eh* Ummm Sorry I'm late again..."
>"Let's me guess, Arguing with your wife?"<br>"Well your right about the arguing..." Goku answered.
>"Hmm... What do you mean?" Vegeta asked curiously but stern.<br>"Well it was a bit of Chichi but I was actually arguing with Gohan..."
>"What? Gohan too..." ~Would Gohan actually argue with Kakarott... That's not like him...~ Vegeta thought.<p>
"Yeah I know, It's so unlike him to get mad at me... It's gotten worse with Chichi too..."
>"...Hasn't been to good at my place either..." Vegeta mumbled lowly but not meaning to say aloud.<br>The taller saiyan looked down at him "Hmm... What did you say...?"
>~Did I just say that out loud... Well Damn...~ "Wait do you mean? Are you and Bulma arguing too?"<br>"No, It's not that..." Vegeta said looking to the ground thinking hard of what to say. "What's wrong, I forgot you left yesterday, Is something wrong with Bulma...?"
>"Uhh Well kinda..."<br>"What!?... Shes not hurt or sick right?" Goku asked with a bit of worry.
"It's not... that..." Vegeta said trying to think of what to say but failed.
>"Well what is it..." Goku begged firmly.<br>"Sh-..." Vegeta paused...
"she...?"
>"She's pregnant..."<br>The taller man's eyes opened wide and his expression was uncanny...
"W-What!? Really!?" Goku said slumping down shocked.
>"Yes, Shes pregnant..." Vegeta said looking to the side blushing.<br>Goku didn't know what to think... This left him in a blank state of mind, It was silent for awhile...
>"Well... That takes the cake...!" Goku said still shocked as he sat down.<br>"Since when did you want more children!"
>"...We didn't you moron! You think I want more children!... It was just an accident... but... It's not like I regret it..." Vegeta faced reddened a bit more... Goku studied Vegeta as if he wasn't embarrassed enough. "Vegeta, your different..." Goku said outloud not meaning too.<br>~Oh man, Why did I say that aloud...~ Goku thought feeling dumb.
~...Why is everyone saying this, I mean I know I've changed but not that much... I didn't expect anyone to realize it... And I don't want anyone to realize it, especially Kakarott...~ "How... am I?"
>"Well like... The way you put things now... you know with your word choice..."<br>Vegeta glared at him wondering what he was talking about.
>"And... I don't know it's hard for me to explain..."<br>"What about you... Haven't you changed... You seem different, you arguing with your wife and son..."
>"... Yeah I guess..."<br>~He did change... It's so out-of-character for him to argue with his wife and son... why talk to me about it though...~ "Well enough of surprises and changes, let's get to sparring!" The taller saiyan yelled joyfully.
>"Fine..." Vegeta answered with no emotion what so ever, Just seriousness. <p>
5. Chapter 5
"The bad times elsewhere"
Vegeta had just got home after a good 3 days of sparring with Goku, Which it all ended up being a tie... (Vegeta was so mad! XD) Goku won and then Vegeta won so their planning to spar again soon (as in tommorow). Vegeta entered through the living room door and seen Bulma setting on the couch asleep. It was 2:00am in the morning of course. He went up to her and nudged her a little to wake her.
>"V-Vegeta, Oh your home..." She yawned.<br>"Yeah, let's go to bed..." Vegeta said gently lifting her off the couch.
He took her up stairs and lade her in the bed and went to go shower... A while later he came back and climb in bed next to her. "Night Veggie..."
>Vegeta sighed a bit, annoyed by that nickname and went to sleep.<br>"Heehee..." She giggled as she drifted off to sleep holding him from behind.
~Next morning~
It was 7:00am in the morning and Bulma had woke Vegeta up when she left the room.
>~Going to throw up again... *Sigh*~ Vegeta thought still tired but getting out of bed. He walked to the bathroom and once again found her throwing up.<p>
"Not the best way to wake up... huh?" Vegeta said getting a rag and wetting it.
>He bent down and gave her the rag.<br>"Here..."
>"Th-thanks Vegeta..." She said ruffly.<p>
He decided to take her back to bed before he left to train. He lade her down on the bed and covered her over.
>"Vegeta your being awfully sweet this morning." "*Heh* Yeah, I'll be back later." Vegeta said feeling great.<br>"Ok, have fun and come home early tonight..."
>"I'll try to..." Vegeta said being honest.<p>
With a small kiss goodbye, Vegeta was off... He was being sweet today... He wasn't sure why though, he just felt good -no- great! Although it was a little out-of-character.
He just had landed and guess what...
>"Hey Vegeta..."<br>Vegeta was startled then sarcastically said, "Oh! Wow! The clown's actually on time today!" Vegeta used his usual self act.
>"Yeah... Umm I can't train with you today..."<br>"Hmm... Why?"
>"Well Chichi wanted you and Bulma to come over... tonight for dinner if you want..."<br>Vegeta thought about it before he gave an answer. "Hmmm... If Bulma's feeling fine then ok..."
>"*Ee*" Goku was shocked.<br>"What?" Vegeta asked curious.
>"Umm well I've never heard you call Bulma by her name..."<br>"..." Vegeta blushed.
>"Uhh well see you tonight then..." Goku said before flying.<br>"Yea..." Vegeta was alone for awhile thinking.
Vegeta flew back home still wondering why they wanted them to come over. He landed in front of the house.
>He entered the living room door looking for his blue-haired princesses and Lavender-haired prince. They weren't in the living room nor the kitchen so Vegeta went upstairs and checked the bedrooms... They weren't there either. ~Where could they be... I never heard Bulma tell me that she was leaving nor did I see Bulla or Trunks...~ Vegeta thought continuing his search. Then a small demi came around the corner not paying attention and BAM! Vegeta and Trunks crashed into a room tumbling over boxes and landing against a table.<br>"ITAI! (Meaning OW!) Damn it!..." Vegeta said ruffly "... *Eeh* S-Sorry dad... Bulla, mom, and I were playing hide-and-seek tag!" The boy said feeling a bit guilty.
>"Where is she...?"<br>"Hang on..." The boy stepped into the hall. "MOM! DAD WANTS YOU!"
>"Wha- ok coming!" She yelled from another room.<p>
Bulma walked into the room where Vegeta was. She told Trunks to go find Bulla.
>"What's wrong Vegeta, Your home early... I meant like tonight..."<br>"Well, kakarott's wife invited us to dinner tonight so we didn't train today."
>"Oh really, Great! I've been meaning to talk to Chichi!"<br>~Yeah things must have worked out at Kakarott's place.~ Vegeta thought.
"Well let's go and get ready..."
>"It's only 12:00pm mom."<br>"Yeah so, They'll have dinner early because they go to bed at like, 9:00pm."
>"I guess..." Vegeta replied with a usual expression.<br>"Bulla! Trunks! Get ready! Were going to Goku's house!"
>"OK!" The Demi's yelled back.<p>
It was now about 5:00pm, Bulma just got off the phone with Chichi.
>"Well is everyone ready!"<br>"YES! MOMMY!" The littlest demi said. "Yeah..." Vegeta said sternly.
"Tr-Trunks?" The demi came out from the side of hallway wall.
>"Yeah, I'm ready..." The demi said embarrassed.<br>"Trunks it's not that bad..." Bulla said, although normally she'd make fun of him.
>"Well since everyone's ready, let's go!"<br>And off they all went.
They all got in the car and headed to Goku's house...
>Vegeta wasn't used to wearing earth clothes when he went to meet anyone. He only wore his Earth clothes around the house just like Trunks. Of course his suit was made here on Earth but it was made with the same material as Vegeta's armor suit. Bulla never put her hair down... It was always put up in a high ponytail... and Bulma kinda over dressed but she does most of time anyway.<p>
"I'm glad we get to go somewhere as a family for once... Aren't you guys?" Bulma asked everyone excitedly.
>"Yeah! I'm just glad I get to see Goten!" The boy answered back happily.<br>"Well Your Lucky! I've got no one to play with..." The girl said sadly yet with some anger.
>"Oh Bulla! Don't think like that! I'm sure you have friends! Trunks, you can let your sister play with you two right?"<br>"Y-Yes..." The boy said hesitantly.
>"YAY!" The blue-haired girl cheered.<p>
They pulled up into there driveway.
>"GOKU! THERE HERE! GET YOUR ASS DOWN HERE NOW!" The bewitched woman yelled.<br>"I'm coming!"
>"Whose here?" Goten asked confused.<br>"Trunks and his family of course... Didn't Gohan tell you?"
>"No..."<br>"Oh yeah... forgot." Gohan added.
*DING DONG*
"Coming! Goku behave yourself..."
>Goku looked to the side.<br>"Hello!" Bulma, Bulla, and Trunks greeted.
>"Hey Vegeta..." Goku added.<br>Vegeta glared with no respond as usual...
>"Well let's all go eat, shall we... Get settled in." Chichi beckoned "Ok." Bulma said as they all went to the kitchen.<p>
Everyone sat down at the dinner table and conversations strike.
>"So Bulma I see your pregnant."<br>"Oh is it really that noticeable?" Bulma blushed.
>"Well she only knows cause I told her." Goku added nicely.<br>"Well did you and Vegeta decide on having another one or was it another accident."
>"Huh? Accident... What do you mean?" Trunks asked concerned.<br>"You can have a baby on accident?" Goten added.
>"*Eh*" Bulma acted not knowing what to say.<br>"Chichi, That's a bit rude don't you think..." Goku added to there conversation.
>Chichi looked at Goku with a confused look that turned to anger. "Shut it Goku! It's just a question..."<br>"Trunks, You and Goten take Bulla and go to the living room." Vegeta told him sternly. He knew it was about to get bad.
>"...Ok..." The child replied as they left.<p>
"It was an accident but we don't regret it..." Vegeta said trying to keep them from fighting but failed.
>"It doesn't matter...! That's still a rude question knowing that the kids were here!" Goku shouted.<br>~Kakarott you idiot! Don't drag this out!~ Vegeta thought looking toward Bulma, although knowing that that stupid woman caused this.
>"Seriously! It's just a plain fact! I told Gohan he was an accident but that we still loved him!" Chichi yelled.<br>"Oh really! Well it's no wonder hes been rebelling this whole time!" Goku yelled back.
>"Hes only doing that because hes a teenager! He'll get over it!" "Really! Then why is he rebelling only against me then! HUH!? He always listens to you! He can't train, have fun, or even enjoy his freaking life because you make him study half the f*ucking time!" Goku screamed with anger.<p>
What goku had just said, shocked the hell out of everyone... especially Vegeta.
>~I never thought Kakarott could get this mad...~ Vegeta thought to himself shocked from hearing Goku curse.<p>
"...Whatever! Your an awful excuse for a father just like f*cking Vegeta here!" Bulma's eyes widened "Don't say that! Vegeta cares about his family Chichi and I'm sure Goku does too!" Bulma yelled at Chichi trying to reason with her.
>Vegeta looked down a little, but said nothing...<p>
"Bullsh!t, He doesn't give two sh!ts about his family! He just came here on Earth thinking he owns you and can do whatever he wants with you! He got you pregnant and that's the only reason your with him! He doesn't care about you or your children! And I know that you know it Bulma!"
>Vegeta temper was rising, Just as he was about to join in Goku cut him off.<br>"THAT'S ENOUGH! Don't you dare bring Vegeta into this! He has nothing to do with this! Neither does Bulma!"
Vegeta felt like crap now, not only did Kakarott stand up for him, which was a good thing, but What that idiot wom- no, B!tch said about him... ~D-Does Bulma really think that.~ He wondered upset.
>Vegeta just kept looking down with his hands in his pockets gritting his teeth.<br>Bulma looked at Vegeta and back at the table.
>"I swear I can't stand you!" Chichi said leaving the kitchen<p>
~... After calming down.~
"Gohan... go on to your room..." Goku told the boy so that he could be alone...
>"O-Ok" He said with a shaky voice and left.<br>Goku turned to Vegeta and Bulma. "Sorry you had to see that..."
>"G-Goku is it always like this...?" Bulma asked concerned.<br>"Well it all started months back... She just started acting different and then Gohan started to rebel against me about 2 months ago. It's been awful..." Goku said setting down with a headache.
>Bulma walked over to Vegeta and whispered, "I'm gonna go talk to Chichi, You talk to him ok..."<br>"..." Vegeta nodded after thinking.
Bulma left the room, Vegeta went and sat down in a chair next to Goku. He sat there awhile thinking of something to say.
>"V-Vegeta...?"<br>"..." He didn't know how to respond.
>Goku looked up at him... He had tears running down his face. Vegeta felt uneasy and just looked a him.<br>"I'm s-sorry... About what she said... I-I don't know what to do anymore... I can't deal with this, I love her... but she-
>Vegeta cut him off "I know... I've been in this state before." Vegeta didn't even think, he just said... (Maybe that was his change.)<br>"...Vegeta..." Goku wiped his face.
>"It's not easy but I got through it..." Goku looked down at the table. "Thanks Vegeta..." He said sternly.<p>
After everything got more calmed, Vegeta and Bulma decided to leave so Goku and Chichi could, "work things out..."
>"Bye guys." Goten said with happiness "Bye Goten, See you soon!" Trunks replied with happiness as well.<p>
Vegeta had just got home... He was upstairs changing into a white T-shirt and Black baggy pants, yet he was still uneasy.
>"It was a shock huh?" The blue-haired woman said with despair.<br>"Hmm..." Vegeta looked at her.
>"I didn't think Goku could get like that... Atleast with Chichi.."<br>Vegeta turned more distinct, "...Yeah..."
>"Come here..." She said sweetly.<br>Vegeta walked over to her and climb in bed next to her. She kissed him gently taking his hand placing and it over her tummy. "Can you... feel it... You can rub my tummy..." She said smiling.
>He was skeptical at first but then he began to rub her tummy and could feel the tiny ki within her.<p>
"B-Bulma do... do you think that... what she said was true." He said still feeling like crap.
>They lade down, he kept his hand on her tummy and continued rubbing still waiting on an answer. She began to rub her fingers through his hair. "No..." She said firmly, kissing his forhead. ~He must care about me... It's bothering him~ She smiled with relief.<br>"Vegeta... I love you..."
"..." No response. "Can't you say it... just once... hehe..." She asked him with care.
>"... I love you too..." Vegeta wasn't used to saying that he loved anyone, but he felt 90% better.<br>They lade there for a long while and then fell asleep.
6. Chapter 6
"Youth, Check! Yet, same routine"
Bulma had just woken up and actually wasn't feeling sick this morning... She found Vegeta laying beside her still asleep. She closed in and kissed his cheek.
>"Vegeta... Wake up..." She said gently and sweet.<br>Vegeta mumbled, "Yeah... I'll... be up soon..." He turned to the side covering over with the blanket.
>"Ok, but don't get mad at me if you over sleep..." She said leaving the room and entering the lab.<p>
A while later Vegeta opened his eyes just a little.
>"Hmmm... Why am I so tired...?" He moaned...<br>"DADDY! DADDY! DADDY!" A young voice came and woke Vegeta up all right.
>She jumped on top of him yelling, "DADDY! LET'S GO TRAIN! PLEASE! DADDY!"<br>"I can see... your energetic this morning..." Vegeta said ruffly turning blue.
"Daddy! Can we train today! Please!" The girl kept asking.
>"I can't today... We'll train some other time."<br>"Awwwww!" The girl said sadly slouching.
>"In the mean time, go train with Trunks..." He said getting up out of bed.<br>"Wheres your mother...?"
>"Shes in the lab... Bye Daddy!" The demi said as she went to find Trunks...<p>
Vegeta walked down to the lab and before he enteredhe heard Bulma scream.
>"YEEEESSSSS! I FINALLY DID IT!"<br>He surprised Bulma as he entered but then a big smirky smile spread across her face.
"Why the hell were you screaming! and why are you in such a good mood?" Vegeta asked with his usual self act.
>"I figured out a way to make my aging similar to a saiyans!" She said excited.<br>"...What?..." Vegeta said confused.
>"I will now age like saiyans do which means I'll live longer..."<p>
"I slowed my aging down..." She said trying to make it easier.
>"Hmmm... really, that's not possible..." He said with a smirky tone.<br>"Actually it came about when I collected DNA from you..." She said blushing with a sturdy attitude while smirking. "Hmm What the hell are you talking about?"
She whispered in his ear...
>"You mean to tell that when we... You collect DNA from me...!?"<p>
"... Yes."
>"What the hell, Woman!?" He yelled.<br>"Oh hush..." She smiled.
>"So what your saying is that you will now be able to retain youth like a saiyan?"<br>"Yes... So I can still be as young looking as I am now when I'm like 98 and I'll still be able to have children... I guess I can now cross youth fixer off my accomplishment list... YOUTH, CHECK!" She said smiling and brilliantly laughing.
>"...Right..." Vegeta said in the background.<p>
"...Did you call them last night..." Vegeta asked changing the subject.
>" Goku called and said that he can't train today or for awhile... He didn't say why but he did say he'd call back when you guys could train and also you better be ready..."<br>"Oh really... Well I guess I'll go train get stronger..." Vegeta said with his brightness and eagerness as usual.
>"Now there's my Veggie! Go have fun!" She said cheery but eager as well.<br>"Don't call me Veggie!" He said annoyed.
>"Haha.. Whatever you say Veggie...+favlove " She said blowing a kiss... sarcastically.<p>
Vegeta walked outside to find his little prince and princess. "Trunks! Bulla! Come here!" Vegeta yelled.
>"Hmmm... DADDY!" A small voice came followed by another.<br>"What is it dad?" The older Demi asked.
>"Where going to train to today..." "*Gasp* Really! Yay!" Bulla brightly cheered.<p>
"You can't train Bulla..."
>"Hmm..." Vegeta and Bulla looked at him...<br>"Why not..." She said begginly.
>"Because your a girl... And girls are weak..."<br>"HUH!? GIRLS AREN'T WEAK! BESIDES IF I'M WEAK THEN HOW COME YOU TRAIN WITH ME!" The girl yelled burning red.
>"I don't train with you... I PLAY with you..."<br>The girl looked down upset tearing up... "Then fine!" She crossed her arms.
"You know... I know a lot of women that could kick your ass my son..." Vegeta said with a snickering tone.
>"Huh! OH REALLY! WHO!?" The boy yelled confused yet angry.<br>"Well just about every female saiyan could have had you crying for your mommy and that one woman... 18."
>Trunks just looked down.<br>"HAH!... So can I train with you Daddy!"
>"Yes... Trunks!... Quit moping and let's train!" Vegeta said with a strict yet eager tone.<br>"F-Fine..." The boy said still mad.
And as usual they trained for almost the entire day... Now they were ready to come in, eat dinner, then go to bed...
~Week later...~
A week went by and Vegeta was bored out of his mind... Sure he was happy training with his kids but he wanted something more challenging. Bulma was still bragging and excited about her figuring out on how to retain her youth. She's planning on giving some of the formula to everyone... The kids got bored after awhile so they went off to do what kids do...
~I wonder what Kakarott's been doing... I want a fight... a challenge...~ Vegeta wondered bored as he lade on the couch moping...
>After awhile he got even more bored and decided to get up and do something.<br>"Well, That's enough of that... Woman! I'm going to train!" "Ok!" She answered back.
>~This weeks been so slow... and boring...~ He thought as he left from the kitchen door.<br>"Kakarott, What in the hell are you doing...?" He whispered to himself.
~Meanwhile...~
"Mom... Dad...? Why do you guys fight?" The small demi asked confused but with sad tone...
>"I don't know Goten..." "Oh yeah, sure you don't..." The bewitched woman said sarcastically with a smirk.<br>"Why do you have to be that way!"
>"*Deaaeh*" The small man jumped.<p>
They were at a eye to eye stare with eachother...
>"Goten I need you to go to your room..." The tall saiyan announced.<br>"... O-Ok..." The demi answered upset.
>As soon as the child left, Goku turned straight back to her not paying any attention to Krillin's arrival.<br>"Why?... Why do you have to start an argument infront of the kids huh?"
>"I don't, I'm just trying to tell our children the truth..."<br>"Truth? What Truth?... That it's you who suddenly turned against me and now your wanting to blame everything on me!?"
>"No...!"<br>"...Then what!?"
>"You wanna know! Fine, I want our kids to know of how bad of a father you've been to them! They should know it too! If it wasn't for me they'd be idiots! Just like you!"<br>"How am I an idiot...! You know... I think your hiding something and you just don't want to tell me..."
>"See! Don't be ridiculous! You idiot!" The woman yelled looking down.<br>It was silent for awhile...
>"Just forget it...! Go fish with Krillin and take Goten and Gohan!" The rebelled eyed woman said as she left the room.<br>After explaining everything to Krillin, Goku decided that they'd all go fishing... and so they did...
~Back at Capsule Corp.~ Vegeta! Trunks! Bulla! Dinner's ready!" The Blue-haired woman yelled twice.
>"Coming MOM!" The demies yelled running to her while Vegeta followed walking behind.<br>As they ate the kids went on and on about how they learned new tricks and bragged about how cool they did and this and that. It was basically the same thing everyday... Wake up, Train, Eat, Shower, Bed... That was the routine for this family...
>Who knows, it could change, but for now it was like this. Just then someone rang the door bell...<p>
Bulma went to answer it...
>"Hello!"<br>"Hey Bulma!" The small man said.
>"Hmm... Oh Krillin! Hey! Come and join us..."<p>
Krillin then had just noticed.
>"Woah! Bulma are you pregnant!?" He shouted "Yes... I have been for a while now..." She answered.<br>"Seriously!" He was astonished.
They walked to dining room...
>"Huh.. Hey Krillin!" The boy shouted.<br>"Hey Trunks... Hey Bulla!"
>"HI!"<br>"Why are you here?" Vegeta asked with his self act.
>"Hmm... Oh Hey Vegeta. What have you Bulma been up to lately... I wonder..." Krillin snickered sarcasticaly.<br>"I'm blow your f*cking head off..." Vegeta blushed.
Krillin laughed for a while. "Ah! Ok ok... I just wanted to discuss something with you guys..." He became stern and serious.
>"O-Oh Uh Kids how about you all go play somewhere upstairs..." The woman demanded sweetly.<br>"Ok..." The children answered as they left the dining room.
Krillin had explained to them about how Goku's life had been different.
>"I didn't think him and Chichi would or even could get like this..." The small man said concerned.<br>"I know... We went there for dinner awhile back and it got really bad..."
>"It's like hes completely changed... He doesn't even smile anymore..." Krillin said looking down.<br>"Yeah, It's like we've lost him again... Goku's just not Goku anymore..." The blue-haired woman agreed with sadness.
>"The real question is... How did it get this bad... Goku said something about Chichi just one day went against him..."<p>
Vegeta was quiet the entire conversation just thinking... ~Shes wrong... He is Goku, not Kakarott... Kakarott was the person that was always a moron but happy... Hes just Goku now... Goku... just a depressed person now...~
7. Chapter 7
"From awful to a bit better"
Well it's been 2 weeks since then... It's 7:00am in the morning and guess who finally called.
>"It's 7:00am in the morning Goku! What the hell!"<br>"Can I please speak to Vegeta...?" He asked willingly.
>"*Sigh* Fine, hang on..."<br>Bulma nudged Vegeta...
>"Vegeta... Wake up!" She whispered loudly.<br>"What... What's wrong..." He moaned still half asleep.
"Your wanted on the phone!" She loudly whispered again.
>He lade there awhile. "Gimme the phone..." She handed him the phone as he slowly raised up in bed.<br>"H-Hello...?"
>"Vegeta... Hey you wanna go train...?"<br>"W-What...?" He was still half asleep...
>"You ok...?"<p>
"What do you want?"
>"Let's spar!" He said cheerfully.<br>"Now!?"
>"Y-Yeah.. I uh also need to talk to you..."<br>Sighing tiredly, "Fine I'll be there in a minute." He moaned.
>"O-Ok..."<p>
~Hes funny when hes half asleep~ Goku thought to himself.
Vegeta was really tired, He'd been up with Bulma for the passed few nights with her cravings and puking early in the morning...
>She kissed him which he was not in the mood for but he ignored it and left after getting ready. It was still dark outside, the sun had came out just a little for the light to shine on the cold Earth ground.<br>Vegeta landed finding Kakarott laying up against a rock. Vegeta walked over to him.
>"Kakarott, I'm here... What did you want...?"<br>"Hey... OH! wow you look terrible!"
>"thanks *-_-*"<p>
" Sorry and I'm also sorry about the in convince..."
>"Hmm... If you don't mind me asking... Where have you been?"<br>"Right... Me and Chichi got a divorce..."
Vegeta was shocked but still stern. "Seriously..."
>"Y-Yeah... I've been having a hard time with it too... We still don't know who will get the house or the kids b-but she..."<br>Vegeta didn't say anything. Goku's temper kept rising as he kept thinking about it...
>"D-Damn it! It's not fair! Why would she do this!?" He yelled going ssj.<br>Vegeta could tell he was upset. He still remained quiet with a stern look.
His power level kept rising... He kept getting angrier and angrier. He suddenly went ssj2.
>Vegeta decided that this was getting out of hand so he walked over to Goku and tried to place his hand on his shoulder...<br>"DON'T TOUCH ME! STUPID BRAT!" He yelled as Vegeta jerked away.
"B-Brat...!" Vegeta referred back confused yet turning into anger. ~Why the hell did he call me a brat!~ "HOW DARE YOU! CALL ME A BRAT! ITS NOT MY FAULT YOUR B!ITCH LEFT YOU!" Vegeta shouted angrily turning ssj.
>Goku turned around and before Vegeta knew it he had a strong grip around his throat while on the -still wet- ground.<br>If only he was as worked up as Goku and not as tired... then it would be easy to get free but when a saiyan gets mad, it's all over with.
"What do you know! YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED OR WHY! YOU DON'T KNOW!" Goku kept shouting tears forming in his eyes. Vegeta could feel his tears dripping onto his face. "Kaka...rott... S-Stop...!" Vegeta could bearly move or speak... He tried to grip Goku's arm so he could get free but alas he failed.
>Goku just kept screaming at him saying that he doesn't know and that it was his fault...<p>
"What did I do! What are you blaming me for!? Kakarott!" Vegeta some-what tried to screamed...
>Then it hit him... What he had thought about the other night... He wasn't Kakarott... No He was just Goku now... A depressed person.<p>
~I-I can't believe it! I'm actually going to die... To Kakarott! No! I-I have t-to get free...~ Vegeta thoughts drug out as he thought about Bulma being alone with the baby and sad... His vision turned black and his grip loosening.
His last thoughts... ~Bulma... I'm sorry...~ But he knew he couldn't give in... he couldn't leave Bulma with kids and THERE WAS NOOO F*CKING WAY HE WAS GONNA LOOSE TO KAKAROTT!
>Vegeta Open his eyes, punched Goku away and succeeded...<br>Then realizing... Goku's eyes opened wide as he went back to his black hair and eyes... He looked over at Vegeta who...
>was gasping for air, then he blacked out hearing nothing but Kakarott shouting, Vegeta! over and over again as his tears still came.<p>
~5 hours later...~
Vegeta slowly opened and closed his eyes... His throat felt sore and scratchy as he raised up putting his hand on his face...
>"Ugh..." He moaned as he looked up and scanned the area.<br>"I-Is this...?"
>"VEGETA!" A voice came beside him.<br>"You're awake! Thank god!" The taller man said with concern.
>"W-What the f*ck happened...?"<br>"...Sorry Vegeta... It's just I didn't think before I did it..."
>Vegeta looked up at him... and noticed that his face had been hit... hard...<br>"What the hell happened to you..." He asked with no emotion.
>"Umm well you punched me really hard in the face... bout knocked me out too... hehe..." He was hesitant about the laugh.<br>Vegeta looked down... remembering "...That's right..." Vegeta voice dragged off as he remebered. "Hmmm..." The tall saiyan looked at him confused.
"You son of B!tch! YOU TRIED TO KILL ME! I THOUGHT WE WERE FRIENDS! YOU JACKASS!" Vegeta yelled angrily. He was really pissed with Goku now...
>"I know! I'm sorry!... Wait you think of us as friends...?"<br>"I- eh... NO! I don't! Why would I be friends with someone like you!"
"I thought... we were friends... Vegeta..." He said looking to the floor guilty.
>"Well I'm not friends with people like you, Goku..."<p>
Goku paused and then fell over.
>"W-What... did you just say!?" Goku said still shocked.<br>"... And when Kakarott returns, I'll spar with him but not with you Goku..." Vegeta said ignoring his question.
>"V-Vegeta... I don't know what came over me, before I knew it I-... *sigh* I'm sorry..."<br>"I'll be going now... How long have I been out...?"
>"About 5 hours..."<br>"What, are you serious!? You idiot! This is all your fault!"
>All Goku could do was look down to the floor in shame.<br>"Vegeta... You should probualy get home... I told Bulma everything and she kinda hates me now and she seemed already upset when I called. Sounded like she was crying..."
>"hmmm..." Vegeta got up and went to the door... Before he exited he turned back at Goku...<br>"Tomorrow, I expect Kakarott to show up..."
>Goku turned to him with somewhat confusion and a bit of shock... "Y-Yeah... S-Sorry about that..."<p>
And with that Vegeta was off... He had wondered of how this day was gonna end... ~Oh God, It's going to be awful... If she really is crying...~ Vegeta thoughts came to an end when he landed in the front side of capsule corp. He entered through the door that took him to the kitchen.
>He walked into the living and found Bulma setting on the couch watching some show on the TV.<br>"...Hey." Vegeta called out to her from the right side of the couch.
>"Hmmm... OH VEGETA!"<br>She went over to him and hugged him tightly.
>"I'm glad you're home! Goku told me what happened... *Gasp* Your throat!"<br>"I'm fine... It was just a freak accident..."
>"It doesn't sound or look it..." She referred back.<br>"I don't know... Kakarott just flipped out... I'm fine though..." Vegeta said firmly.
"Hmmm... Well how about we go upstairs and you know..." She said passionately and gave a smirk...
>He thought about it. "...Well, ok..." He said smirking back.<br>They went upstairs to their bedroom... Bulma laid down as Vegeta changed his clothes, sorta... ;)
>He started by kissing her and stopped for moment.<br>"Wait... Will it... hurt the baby...?" He felt like a weeny when he asked that.
>"Hmmm... I don't think it would... after all... It is your child... My prince..." She said sweetly then kissed him gently.<br>"Alright then..." He said kissing her back passionately...
8. Chapter 7 (sequel)
~SEQUEL!~ "The conversations elsewhere."
"Seriously?" The Blond-haired woman gave a sassy tone.
>"Yeah, I can't believe it either!" The small man replied loudly.<br>"I never thought that would happen... Oh well, Chichi was always yelling at him." The pig took another drink of his juice.
Krillin had just broke the news to everyone back at the Kami house. "So when did it happen, How long?"
>"I don't know... About a week maybe..." Krillin replied.<br>"Hmmm..." She nodded.
"Well, Now shes a free woman!" The old man blushed.
>"Yeah, Shes a hot tomallie! Shame Bulma isn't single!" The pig added also blushing.<p>
Everyone glanced at them.
>"You guys are such a perverts!" Puar added.<p>
"I don't think Bulma will be single anytime soon..."
>Everyone turned to the used-to-be bald man with curiousity...<p>
"How come?" Puar asked.
>"She and Vegeta are having another baby!"<br>"What really!?" Yamcha asked freaked out.
>"Woah, I never thought they'd have anymore children..." The pig added.<p>
"Hey maybe we should throw a baby shower for them!" Puar was excited.
>"Yea!" Everyone agreed.<p>
Yamcha turned back at Krillin and 18.
>"I see... Well I better get going! Come on Puar!"<br>"OK!" The flying cat replied.
"See ya!" Krillin added to that reply.
>"Bye!"<p>
And with that, Yamcha and Puar where off.
Yamcha's POV...
"So They really did get a divorce! No wonder Goku's been, 'off.' " and Bulma and Vegeta are having... another baby...hmmm. It seems like everything 'off'."
Puar looked at Yamcha a bit confused.
>"Off?"<br>"Yeah, Goku's not been near and doesn't talk or visit anyone anymore... and I have no idea about Vegeta and Bulma having ANOTHER child... I mean what were they thinking!?"
>"I see..."<br>I kept driving down the road passing bars, and shops and began to think.
>Poor Goku, I know how he feels... I've been through it too, but I'd say his is a lot worse... Being with Chichi for so long and then just get a divorce. Maybe it is best just to stay single. I hope I never go through that again...<p>
End...
9. Chapter 8
"How can it get any worse!?"
It was now 12:58 and as usual Vegeta and Bulma are in bed asleep and their children as well. Although they did have a bit of a change today... this morning... Heart
So with that change Vegeta had to shower, eat breakfast, get his children ready to train, have a snack, go back and train, come in, have another snack, and shower again, eat dinner, then go to bed... What a day...
It then struck 1:00am... and the alarm goes off. Of course Vegeta would be beside it and had to be the one to turn it off. *PUNCH*
>He turned it off alright... Broke it into a million pieces but then... He awoke, He opened his eyes, He laid there a moment and then noticed something didn't feel right.<p>
"...Something's wrong..." He said raising up feeling alarmed... He felt something sticky and wet in the bed but he couldn't tell what it was... He looked down at the sleeping Bulma and tried to wake her...
>"Bulma! Hey get up!" He sort of whispered loudly.<br>"W-What... What do you want Vegeta?" She asked still half asleep.
>"Wake up! Something's not right... It's strange..."<br>"Strange enough to wake me up..."
>"...Yes!" He answered annoyed.<br>"*Sigh* Fine..." She answered back annoyed while raising up.
>She then felt it too... A sticky and yet wet feeling... "V-Vegeta. Go turn on the light."<p>
Vegeta jumped out of bed and headed toward the light switch, He flicked it on... Bulma then pulled the covers off of her real fast and then paused... There was blood... Blood everywhere! After the realization kicked in she began to breathe real hard and started panicking... Vegeta froze as he could smell the blood on him but it wasn't his... He didn't know what to do... but I think he knows what has happened... sorta...
>"...V-Vegeta... C-Come here!" She yelled calmly in tears freaking out.<br>Vegeta walked over to her and climb in the bed next to her...
>She looked at him with hopeless eyes, "Is... Is this *Hick*... Is this my blood...?" He didn't know how to answer... but reassured, he told her that it wasn't exactly hers...<br>"V-Vegeta... Ch-Check..." She then placed his hand on her tummy... He held there awhile.
Vegeta then sighed heavily looking down... "B-Bulma... I-It's gone..." He told her with a heavy and stern voice.
>She began to breathe heavy again and then it turned into crying... "N-No... NOO!..." She cried.<br>Vegeta just kept looking down at the blood that surrounded them... It was failure... He'd failed at being a father, his thoughts told him...
It was his fault! He was an awful excuse for a father! He failed...
>"This... is all my fault!" Vegeta accidently said aloud with anger.<br>Bulma looked at him... "Vegeta... No... It's not..."
>He noticed he had said it aloud...<br>"I'm sorry... Bulma-" He paused... He had this look on his face that was... Filled with so much Anger and frustration... Pain and most importantly the look of failure. That he should take responsibility for what happened... He shook his head and then vanished...
"...veg-VEGETA! COME BACK! I-... I need you here..." She screamed but then lagged hoping he'd come back...
but he never did...
~ one day later...~
Vegeta still hadn't come home and Bulma was really worried and fat-up with it... She was mad at him because he left her by herself when he should have been there to comfort her but instead he got mad and left... "That idiot! Where the hell did he go...!" She wondered angrily as she paced back and forth.
Vegeta... Well he left because he was in a lot of pain that night too and that what Bulma didn't understand, he needed to clear his mind. Hes now on his way back to capsule corp. still feeling bad... maybe even worse... He walked into the house. He went straight to the living room and found her. She heard him come through the door.
She turned to him with an angry look. "Where the hell have you been! HUH!?"
>"I've been thinking... Don't start. I just had a bad night..." He said sternly.<p>
"Oh You had a bad night! What about me! HUH!? You left me alone, when you should have been there for me..." She said turning her back on the last line.
>"You think last night was any better for me!?" He yelled frustrated.<br>"So! Your suppose to stay with your blood-covered wife and comfort her and get her through it... BUT you decided to go ahead and say F*ck it! I'll just take the blame for it so she'll pity me and leave her for the f*cking night til shes over it!"
"It's not like that at all! What is going with you!" He stopped himself, trying to calm down...
(Bulma misheard him, she thought he called he a b!tch... I have no idea how!)
"Oh! I'm a b!tch now HUH!?" Well two can play at that game... I guess Chichi was right... You are an awful excuse, for a father and a f*ucking husband! I hope you know, I f*cking HATE YOU!"
Vegeta didn't even bother looking up at her, he just kept his head down but he still spoke.
>"I-... *Grrr...* You can rot in hell for all I care!" Vegeta yelled as he went to exit.<p>
"Wow! Is that all the whiney ass prince has to say! I figured you'd start cussing me out! You know the only reason I even cared for your sorry ass was because I pitied you!"
Vegeta stopped still not looking at her.
~Heh!? I know! I'll hit him where it really f*cking hurts!~ Bulma thought evily for this next part.
"Your also a terrible excuse for a warrior... You have no damn pride! You'll never beat Goku or whatever the f*ck you call him! You've never even won a battle that you go and train years for and risk your life for, and for what, nothing! You always have to wait on Goku to come save your ass after you get your ass kicked.. You'll always be last! To everyone! You'll never be good enough! Your basically a peasant, You ain't no prince! Your a disgrace!" She said with a smirk.
Vegeta couldn't believe what he had just heard... And for the first time in awhile he actually had TEARS in his eyes but didn't DARE let them fall. He could never look her in the eyes the same way again after that... His own wife... His sweet, loving, sometimes fiery tempered wife actually told him that... That she hated him, That he wasn't good enough for anyone, that he was an awful excuse at everything... He turned toward her and the expression on his face... was just full of pity, emptiness, and shame... Then he went back to being angry...
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Bulma never seen him with that expression, like he'd lost hope... She even seen the tears in his eyes... She then realized what she did was just Horrindisley Terrible.
"I-... I didn't mean that!"
>He turned away, "Bye... Bulma..."<br>"Vegeta... Wait, Please! Vegeta! VEGETA! DON'T GO!"
>Vegeta stopped before he exited through the living room door. He laughed a little too...<br>"By the way... I'm glad... Now I don't have to worry about another whiney-ass brat and a life of hell with you!" He then slammed the door.
Bulma fell to her knees and cupped her face... "Th-This is all my fault! I've ruined everything!" She started crying.
10. Chapter 9
"What's this turning to..."
It had not been but atleast 3 hours since he left... The house was silent, not a word was said, nor a thought moved since that door was slammed. Bulma remained on her knees staring at the door, tears still running down her cheek...
>"What... have I done... I drove my own husband away! How could I have said such hurtful things! Vegeta!" She kept crying out for him.<p>
Meanwhile Vegeta was out in the forest, not even sure were he was at, trying to comprehend on what just happened. "*Errr, Tah!* Damn it! Who the hell does she think she is!?" Vegeta yelled to himself.
>"Well I don't care! I'm glad I don't have to put with her anymore!" He yelled hesitantly to himself once more.<br>He just couldn't wrap his head around it though... Why did she say that to him? How could she say that to him!? He always thought of her as intelligent, fierce, beautiful, bright, and yet even fiery tempered... but he'd never thought he'd hear her say such a thing.
He was so confused how could his life flip around in one Night! That's all it took!... No! The truth is... He wanted to go back, Just turn around and act like nothing happened but he couldn't... He had to much Pride to go back, but even still he knew that if he did, It would just hurt him even more... He wasn't a softy when it came to these things and even if he was, Why go back and ask for forgiveness, When first off he didn't do anything... and second he knew how she felt now... It was so obvious, she didn't love him, She only pretended to love him because he got her pregnant... but... What was most painful for him was that... He actually loved her... Sure he never said it much at all... but he really did love her. He did show it too... Not like Men on Earth... He showed in his Saiyan way... but he did it for her... Even though it was a huge change for Vegeta, Bulma just couldn't see it...
~... How could it get any worse...~ He thought to himself... It then started sprinkling and then started pouring and thundering with lighting.
>"...Oh God Damn it!... Of course!" He looked to the ground but continued walking through the cold, dark forest. He started to think about all the good times he had back at Capsule Corp.<p>
~What's wrong with me all of a sudden... Why should I even care! It's done and over with! I'm done with it!... D-Damn it!...~ Vegeta was in a bad state of mind... He had known Bulma for atleast 15 years and he changed over that time... He changed for her... Now he was all alone like before, He had no one and the thought of it didn't make him to happy... It upset him to think about it... He then found a cave and went to it. He sat down out of the rain's reach... His head was hurting now, He was so tired, confused, and hurt... He laid up against a rock and tucked his legs under his arms... It was cold and wet... Perfect timing for this to happen... Just make everything 10x worse. Vegeta just closed his eyes and tried to sleep but failed.
~ Next morning...~
"*Urr-Urg* Damn..." Vegeta had just woke up uncomfortable and cold, It was actually still raining but lightly.
>He was exhausted, he didn't get much sleep last night do too, to much thinking and loud clashes and roars of lighting and thunder... which he could usually sleep through... He decided to just keep walking, he still wasn't sure where he was going though...<p>
~Why did it have to come to this...~ Vegeta's mind clogged with more thoughts.
>He stopped... "What the hell am I doing...?" He questioned himself with a low, angry tone standing still in the rain.<p>
He looked up at the sky, feeling little rain drops hit his face. ~I wonder if she... is happy now that I am gone...?~ "*Err* Why should I even care!? I already went through this!" Vegeta yelled scaring the little creatures of the forest off.
~Meanwhile~
Bulma had just woke up, her morning wasn't to good either...
>Bulma smiled and turned to the side of the bed were Vegeta most of the time slept.<br>"Good morning Ve-...*sigh*" Her smile dropped as she remembered what happened last night.
>"...That's right..." She looked back down and closed her eyes.<br>"Vegeta... Please come home..." "Wait! that's it!" Bulma became excited.
>"If he's leaving me then he'll have to come back and get his stuff! Then I'll make my move..." Bulma had that brilliant smile again. Her oldest son had approached the room looking for his Dad.<br>"Mom, Where's dad? He said we were gonna have a tuff training today!"
>Bulma got up out of bed, "It's hard telling where your dad is...He said he was going somewhere..."<br>"Oh... Ok, I guess I'll train later then..." The boy ran off down to the kitchen for breakfast as Bulla followed.
"I wonder what dad's doing don't you?" The boy asked his youngest sibling.
>"I don't know... Maybe hes just training with Goten's dad again..."<br>"Hmmm... Hey I know! Why don't we go find him! Shouldn't be that hard right!"
>"Huh?... Yeah ok!" The cute demi agreed.<br>"But after breakfast and remember, we can't tell mom! ok!"
>"YEP!" The girl smiled as they tried to finish breakfast quickly...<p>
They were getting ready to exit through the kitchen door. They'd went and got there stuff so they could go find their dad. "Where are you two going?" The blue-haired woman asked.
>"Uhh just out in the yard to play..." The demi said hesitantly.<br>"Hmm... Then why do you have those bags?"
>"Oh! uh! We need them to play a game..." He said once again hesitantly.<br>"Ok then... but if you see your dad, tell him I want to talk to him..."
>"OK, Bye mom!" The children answered as they snuck around the house and flew off toward the city and then to the forest.<p>
~Meanwhile back in the forest~
"Where the hell am I even going...?" He questioned himself just realizing that he'd passed the same tree 3 times.
>He wasn't sure why, but everything just felt strange... Like the world was out-of-order. Like there wasn't a purpose to go on anymore, could it be that... Vegeta fought for not only the thrill of it but for Bulma as well... Vegeta had a reason to keep going and it was Bulma. Now that shes gone, he really doesn't have a purpose to go on.<p>
~Back to the flying children~
The children had only been gone for like 30 mins and guess who they found...
>"Hmmm... Is that dad!" The boy yelled somewhat.<br>"Huh? Oh! Yeah! That's daddy!"
>"He should really try to hide himself if hes gonna walk in the woods." The boy complained.<br>"Who cares! Let's go talk to him!"
>The children flew down toward their dad yelling at him. He turned.<br>"DAD!" The children yelled, Bulla adding a ~dy~ Onto dad.
~What are they doing here?~ Vegeta wondered shockingly. They then had landed in front of him.
>"Dad, why are you in the woods...?" The boy asked curiously.<br>"Yeah Daddy! Why ain't you home with Mama?"
>"It's nothing... Why are you two out here though...?" Vegeta asked back trying to change the subject.<br>"We came to find you daddy... We all were gonna train, remember...?" The girl answered straightly.
>"Yeah, so let's go home... Da-"<br>"I can't..." Vegeta cut the stern demi off.
>"Huh?" The children expression changed to confusion...<br>"Why not Daddy...?"
"I know why..." The demi said coldly looking down...
11. Chapter 10
"Will it ever end?"
~Previously on Vegeta's new way of life as a daddy.~
"Dad, why are you in the woods...?" The boy asked curiously.
>"Yeah Daddy! Why ain't you home with Mama?"<br>"It's nothing... Why are you two out here though...?" Vegeta asked back trying to change the subject.
>"We came to find you daddy... We all were gonna train, remember...?" The girl answered straightly.<br>"Yeah, so let's go home... Da-"
>"I can't..." Vegeta cut the stern demi off.<br>"Huh?" The children expression changed to confusion...
>"Why not Daddy...?"<p>
"I know why..." The demi said coldly looking down...
~End...~
Vegeta gave a shocked 'hmm' as the little demi turned to Trunks...
>"What are you talking about Trunks?" She asked confused.<p>
"I... I heard you and mom arguing!"
~Flashback~
"That idiot! Where the hell did he go...!"
Trunks: "Hmm Mom?"
>The boy creeped around the hallway to see why his mother was yelling...<p>
Vegeta walked in... as the boy stayed out of sight to see what had happened...
She turned to him with an angry look. "Where the hell have you been! HUH!?"
>"I've been thinking... Don't start. I just had a bad night..." He said sternly.<p>
"Oh You had a bad night! What about me! HUH!? You left me alone, when you should have been there for me..." She said turning her back on the last line.
>"You think last night was any better for me!?" He yelled frustrated.<br>"So! Your suppose to stay with your blood-covered wife and comfort her and get her through it... BUT you decided to go ahead and say F*ck it! I'll just take the blame for it so she'll pity me and leave her for the f*cking night til shes over it!"
Trunks: "*Gasps!*
"It's not like that at all! What is going with you B-!"
(She cut him off, Bulma thought he was gonna call her a b!tch, I have no idea how!)
"Oh! I'm a b!tch now HUH!?" Well two can play at that game... I guess Chichi was right... You are an awful excuse, for a father and a f*ucking husband! I hope you know, I f*cking HATE YOU!"
Vegeta didn't even bother looking up at her, he just kept his head down but he still spoke.
>"I-... *Grrr...* You can rot in hell for all I care!" Vegeta yelled as he went to exit.<p>
"Wow! Is that all the whiney ass prince has to say! I figured you'd start cussing me out! You know the only reason I even cared for your sorry ass was because I pitied you!"
Vegeta stopped still not looking at her.
Bulma grinned evily as she thought of what to say next.
"Your also a terrible excuse for a warrior... You have no damn pride! You'll never beat Goku or whatever the f*ck you call him! You've never even won a battle that you go and train years for and risk your life for, and for what, nothing! You always have to wait on Goku to come save your ass after you get your ass kicked.. You'll always be last! To everyone! You'll never be good enough! Your basically a peasant, You ain't no prince! Your a disgrace!" She said with a smirk.
\\\After awhile of silence../
"I-... I didn't mean that!"
>He turned away, "Bye... Bulma..."<br>"Vegeta... Wait, Please! Vegeta! VEGETA! DON'T GO!"
>Vegeta stopped before he exited through the living room door. He laughed a little too...<br>"By the way... I'm glad... Now I don't have to worry about another whiney-ass brat and a life of hell with you!" He then slammed the door.
Bulma fell to her knees and cupped her face... "Th-This is all my fault! I've ruined everything!" She started crying.
The demi was no longer around the corner hallway peeking, he was under his bed sheets thinking as he cried himself to sleep.
~END~
"It was all your fault! You're the reason mom was mad! I-I HATE YOU!"
~Tr-Trunks...~ As much as Vegeta didn't want to admit it, That freaking hurt... Having your own child say they hate you. Vegeta's heart was cracked, any parent would know this feeling... but Vegeta wasn't sure why he suddenly felt like sh!t. What was the big deal anyway, He didn't feel this way when Bulma said she hated him (although it did take a bit of a toll, but not this bad...) He couldn't explain it but it also angered him a lot more than upset him.
Trunks looked up at him still angry and before you knew it he ramped back his fist and tried to punch his father... His own father... Vegeta grabbed the child's fist and became very angry with the boy...
>"Trunks! That's enough!" Vegeta yelled sternly, startling the girl a little... He threw the boy down to the ground, but not hard enough to break any bones and such. But... This was the first time Vegeta ever showed discipline.<p>
(Although it was little harsh... Oh for crying out loud, give him a break, Hes never disciplined his child before... -_-)
"Ow, Dad..." The boy gave a low and obedient tone.
>"Your lucky you got that boy!" Vegeta was... pissed... Well who could blame him...<br>He looked to his daughter, she was trembling waited on him to discipline her...
He didn't want to hurt Trunks or scare him and Bulla. He just wanted everything to go back to normal... Where everyone's happy...
>"D-Daddy...?" The girl was still sniveling.<br>Vegeta turned to her and she twitched a bit.
>"What's wrong...?"<br>"I-... Are you gonna leave us...?"
>Vegeta didn't know how to respond, He was already ticked off at Trunks and now his daughter is upset.<br>"...I don't know, Bulla..." Vegeta replied trying to keep his usual and stern act.
The girl began to cry again and ran up to her Daddy, wrapping her arms around his waist as much as she could.
>"Daddy! Please don't! Don't go...! *sniff* Please...! Daddy!" The girl kept crying out to him. Vegeta didn't know how to react...<p>
He looked at Trunks, He was crying as well, looking to the ground.
Vegeta was truly hurting now as he could feel there pain... but he kept it hid pretty well...
The boy got up on his feet still crying. He ran over to his dad as well and wrapped his arms around him.
>"I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean it... I love you...! *sniff* Dad pl-please don't leave... Please..." The boy cried feeling guilty. Vegeta never heard his son cry this way... He barely cried as it was... but not like this...<p>
Vegeta had to make a decision now... Go back and live there with her... or leave his family and have the kids come to him once in awhile, He didn't want to take his children from their mother... It was a tuff decision but... he decided...
"...Alright..." He said as he put his hand on Trunks head.
>The children looked up at him...<br>"...I'll stay...but only for you two..."
>"R-Really..." The smaller demi looked at him with hopeful eyes.<br>"Yeah... Let's go..." Vegeta gave the usual act and expression, as they all flied back home.
They landed in front of capsule corp. about to enter, Vegeta's mind filled with thoughts... What's going to happen? Why did I do this? Why am I coming back? Why do my children care? Will Bulma be angry? Will she even care?... It was very stressful for him. They entered through the kitchen door and sure enough, Bulma was standing in the doorway very angry at her children.
"Where have you two been!? Huh!? Don't you know I've been worried sick about you!?" She yelled not noticing Vegeta's arrival.
>"S-Sorry mom... Uhhh Dad's..."<br>"DADDY'S HOME!" The girl yelled happily.
>Bulma looked up at him, She was surprised yet really happy but she didn't show it... yet.<br>"V-Vegeta, Kids go to the living room ok..."
>"But mom..." The children whined.<br>"Go..." She said sternly.
>"Fine..." The kids walked to the living room.<p>
After the children where gone, Bulma turned back to Vegeta...
>"Vegeta... Wh-Why are you here...?" She asked acting shocked but was glade because she was ready to make her move.<br>"I only came back because of Trunks and Bulla... Were done though. Once there old enough to take care of themselves, I'm leaving... You'll never have to worry about me again..." Vegeta said coldly with a straight tone.
"Vegeta..." Bulma looked to the floor as her heart dropped. ~I guess he has given up on us, He doesn't even care anymore and it's all my fault...~ Bulma didn't want that... She wanted to be with him...
"... Vegeta I... *sniff* I'm sorry!" Bulma began to tear up.
>Vegeta had that shallow look in his eyes again... He felt terrible, but of course... His entire freaking day has sucked...<p>
But even though hes still mad at Bulma, He doesn't want to exactly leave... but if Bulma doesn't love him then, What's the point? He began to think... Maybe if she could just tell him the truth.
"I don't really see a point in us being together if what you said is how you felt! " Vegeta said sternly with a bit of anger.
Bulma looked over at him, "I... I didn't mean it! I don't know what came over and I shouldn't have said it!"
"Then you wouldn't have said it... Were through..."
12. Chapter 11
"Is it back!"
Silence filled the room...
"... well I'm going to train with Kakarott later so don't worry about me anymore." Vegeta gave a harsh tone.
Bulma slammed her fist down on the table.
"So... This is it, huh!" She said with a angry yet hesitant tone.
>"What are you talking about?" Vegeta tone stayed the same as usual.<br>"Did you ever... even care about me!?" Bulma yelled turning around staring him in the eye.
Vegeta looked to the opposite direction... "Why do you care...?" Vegeta's tone straightened with a more stern tone this time.
>"Well it seems your doing just fine! Not hurting over me!" The blue-haired diva's tone became louder.<br>"Why would I... It's over, I only came back for Trunks and Bulla..." Vegeta stood straight.
>"Well then I-" She paused.<br>"You what!?" Vegeta gave straight tone.
"I never cared about you either! What we had was nothing!" She shouted eagerly.
>"Why are you even talking to me about it and another thing if it was nothing, then why are you crying...!?"<br>"I-I won't no more! That's for damn sure!" She said hesitantly. "You can obviously tell that's a lie and I guess it all was something because your the who begged me not to leave!" Vegeta's tone got louder.
>"Whatever! You know what! You can just leave because the children don't need you! I don't either and yes, I do hate you!"<br>"I hate you as well! but I'm not leaving them so get use to it!"
"Whatever! I swear you make me so sick! I should've just let you leave Earth back then because I could do so much better!"
"Oh really! Well I didn't have to sleep with your ass back then you know OR stay with you when you were pregnant! I could've just let you cry and leave this stupid dirt-ball, but I didn't! I stayed with you!" Vegeta temper was rising.
"Why...!? Why did you!"
>"Because you were pregnant!"<br>"Is that the only reason!"
"I loved you Bulma, OK! BUT I DON'T NOW! WHEN THE KIDS ARE OLD ENOUGH I'M LEAVING!"
Bulma was about to exit and before she did, she turned back him.
"Frieza should have killed you off... that way I wouldn't have to deal with you!" Bulma exited the kitchen without another word.
>Vegeta waited a minute, "Yeah well maybe he should have! Atleast I would have been happier in hell than with you!" Vegeta yelled back angry.<p>
Vegeta wished that he did but only for minute. Did she really just say that... He just ignored it and left to go train with Kakarott.
>He flew off without another word and not thinking of anything either.<p>
Within minutes he was there. He landed and found Kakarott standing up against a rock. "Oh hey, Your late..." He laughed a bit.
>"..." Vegeta shadowed his eyes.<br>"Hmmm, Something wrong?" Goku asked curiously.
>"I-It's nothing..."<p>
"Oh, well uh, How's the baby doing...?"
>Vegeta being reminded of that made him feel bad, how was he gonna tell him...<br>"I can't wait til it's born... I-" "Kakarott..." Vegeta stopped him.
>"Huh... What is it?"<br>"The baby... It's gone..." Vegeta voice somewhat cut off.
>Goku's eyes widened then became more serious.<br>"...Vegeta..."
>"It's fine..." Vegeta kept his head down but maintained with his usual tone.<br>"No it's not... Maybe you should just stay home with Bulma today..."
>"Kakarott I-"<br>"It's fine... We can train some other time..." "Kakarott me and Bulma's divorced."
"Wh-WHAT! What do ya mean divorced!" Goku was shocked.
>"Is it really that big of a shock...?" "Well yeah... It's just, Bulma was pregnant and you all seemed fine the last time I saw you..."<br>"I don't care anymore about it so... It's fine..."
~Hes lying... I know how I felt about it and I'd say Vegeta's in a worse state than I was...~ Goku thought silently...
>"Well... Are we gonna train or not!?" Vegeta asked snapping Goku out of thought...<br>"Uhh... OH YEEEEAAAH! I JUST REMEBERED... I NEEDED TO GO GET FISH FOR DINNER LATER! So I can't train today Vegeta! BYE!" Goku flew off.
~Maybe he can sort this out... I don't want him to go through what did...~ Goku thought as he flew off...
"...he..he he he... Pissed WHAT THE HELL KAKAROTT! YOU'RE THE ONE WHO CALLED FOR ME TO COME YOU JACKASS! " Vegeta gave a weak, annoyed laugh before yelling.
Goku laughed to himself as he flew off.
And with that Vegeta flew back to Capsule Corp.
~Speaking of Capsule Corp.~
~YOU IDIOT! YOU MADE IT WORSE!~ Bulma gritted her teeth as she yelled at herself.
>"I should've stayed calm... I wish he would believe me... I want him to know how much I love him." "... I didn't mean anything that I said! I was just heart broken about loosing our child and being alone afterwards..." Bulma began to overflow with tears... "I'm so sorry Vegeta... I'm so sorry..."<p>
"Then how do really feel about me...?" Vegeta shadowed his eyes in the background...
>Bulma looked over at him with a shocked appearance as tears screeched down her face.<br>~He was there the whole time?~ Tears hitting the floor beneath her, Bulma had hope again. She was ready to tell Vegeta how she really felt.
Vegeta could feel that Bulma was upset. He wondered if she really meant what she said that night but, Why would she say it if she didn't mean it. He was feeling hopeless at the moment but he thought maybe she just said because she was mad... He was then cut off from his thoughts.
"Vegeta, I really do love you! When I said that stuff I think... I think I only said those things because I wasn't thinking and I... I don't know, I was upset about loosing the baby and... and when you left I just crumbled... I don't what came over me and I'm... I'm really sorry! and I love you!" Bulma poured her heart out to him.
~Does she really mean it...~ He wondered with maybe... a little hope ;) (Wink)...
Bulma became over-powered with tears again as she ran and hugged Vegeta. "...How do... you feel about me... Did you ever love me?"
Vegeta thought back on that night when Bulma told him he'd never accomplish anything... That was the first time she had ever succeeded in making him tear up... Which frustrated him... He felt almost nothing for her while she yelled that at him... He felt like she meant it...
"..."
>Bulma dried her tears as they stood there... She became a little worried and looked at him and suddenly became shocked.<p>
His eyes were teared up again... He looked down Blushing and frustrated at the tears in his eyes... ~He... He looks so sad...~ Bulma thought as she pulled him close and kissed him gently.
Vegeta didn't dear let a tear fall...
"Damn it, Women!" Vegeta voice cracked a little not much.
>"hehe..."<p>
Bulma dried his tears... "So... are we back together..."
"I guess... I need to leave though I'll be back later..."
Bulma almost fell over.
>"You're leaving after we just back together...?"<br>"I'll be back..."
"ok... I'll see you when you get home." She said cheering up.
>"k..." He then left Capsule Corp...<p>
(I wonder where he's going...)
13. Chapter 12
~A special question?~
Vegeta had been gone for hours now...
>"Where could he be, It's already noon..." She said worriedly.<p>
Just then she heard the door open...
"Vegeta! Are you home?" She asked aloud as she walked to the door.
"Hey... Where have you been?"
Vegeta walked over to her and hugged her... Bulma became suddenly shocked. ~Vegeta never does this... Is he sick...?~ She thought to herself.
>"Vegeta...? Are you feeling ok?"<br>He backed away a little and held up a flower. It was a blue rose... Those were suppose to be 'non-existent' here on Earth.
>BlueRose-1 by VegetaLoverForeva<p>
Bulma Gasped, "Vegeta! Where did you find this!"
>"In a field... on the other side of the Earth..."<br>"You traveled that far... Why'd you get this..."
>"W-Well... On my planet, the blue rose was a sign of good luck for people who are going to have children or are about to marry... It was hard to find too... especially on this planet..."<p>
"Of course it was hard to find... but were already married and were not having any children so why bother."
>Vegeta looked to the ground. "As much as it kills me to be a softy around you... I'll still say it..."<br>She looked at him confused, "Say what...?" "I-... I Know it was an accident the first time but... I'm willing to try again if you are..." He said looking to the floor blushing with an innocent yet usual expression.
>Bulma expression turned to utter shock. ~He wants to try for another child...~ Bulma thought to herself and just couldn't believe it.<p>
"Why do you want another child...?"
>"I thought you'd be happy about it..." He said quietly.<p>
Bulma thought for awhile...
"Hmm... o-ok! I guess we can!" She said becoming happy.
>Vegeta picked her up in a playful as she laughed. I guess it was another 'out-of-character' day!<p>
They then appeared in their room... "I hope this works..." Bulma said with hopefulness.
>"Yeah..." They laid down on the bed and began to tease eachother for a little while... smiling at eachother sweetly, they then went into a passionate lock that couldn't be broken... ... ... ... ...Ding!<p>
D-D Q-Q -^
14. Chapter 12 (sequel)
~A special question?~
Vegeta had been gone for hours now...
>"Where could he be, It's already noon..." She said worriedly.<p>
Just then she heard the door open...
"Vegeta! Are you home?" She asked aloud as she walked to the door.
"Hey... Where have you been?"
Vegeta walked over to her and hugged her... Bulma became suddenly shocked. ~Vegeta never does this... Is he sick...?~ She thought to herself.
>"Vegeta...? Are you feeling ok?"<br>He backed away a little and held up a flower. It was a blue rose... Those were suppose to be 'non-existent' here on Earth.
>BlueRose-1 by VegetaLoverForeva<p>
Bulma Gasped, "Vegeta! Where did you find this!"
>"In a field... on the other side of the Earth..."<br>"You traveled that far... Why'd you get this..."
>"W-Well... On my planet, the blue rose was a sign of good luck for people who are going to have children or are about to marry... It was hard to find too... especially on this planet..."<p>
"Of course it was hard to find... but were already married and were not having any children so why bother."
>Vegeta looked to the ground. "As much as it kills me to be a softy around you... I'll still say it..."<br>She looked at him confused, "Say what...?" "I-... I Know it was an accident the first time but... I'm willing to try again if you are..." He said looking to the floor blushing with an innocent yet usual expression.
>Bulma expression turned to utter shock. ~He wants to try for another child...~ Bulma thought to herself and just couldn't believe it.<p>
"Why do you want another child...?"
>"I thought you'd be happy about it..." He said quietly.<p>
Bulma thought for awhile...
"Hmm... o-ok! I guess we can!" She said becoming happy.
>Vegeta picked her up in a playful as she laughed. I guess it was another 'out-of-character' day!<p>
They then appeared in their room... "I hope this works..." Bulma said with hopefulness.
>"Yeah..." They laid down on the bed and began to tease eachother for a little while... smiling at eachother sweetly, they then went into a passionate lock that couldn't be broken... ... ... ... ...Ding!<p>
D-D Q-Q -^
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Can you tell me which one of these substances are highly or easily flammable? [closed]
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List is next:
ethylene glycol (EG),
diethylene glycol (DEG),
triethy-lenglycol (TEG)
basicly liquids from polyol groups,
I know alcohols are flammable but what about polyols? and how easily
The USA [legal definition](https://www.osha.gov/dte/library/flammable_liquids/flammable_liquids.html) per [29 CFR 1910.106](https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9752) of "flammable" is:
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> Flammable liquid: any liquid having a flash point below 100ºF (37.8ºC)
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None of the three substances is flammable by that definition.
The [respective flash points](http://www.dow.com/ethyleneglycol/about/properties.htm) by the Penskey-Martens Closed Cup method are:
Ethylene Glycol: 241ºF (116ºC)
Diethylene Glycol: 310ºF (154ºC)
Triethylene Glycol: 350ºF (177ºC)
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Update: Now the rule has been changed to:
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> Flammable liquid means any liquid having a flashpoint at or below 199.4 °F (93 °C)
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Assassin's Creed There Can Only Be One PREVIEW
**A/N: This is a new story that I will be writing. :) This is a preview of what it'll be like, so please enjoy this excerpt. :) **
**Here's a summary:**
**Years have gone by and the art of assassination has been brought to a whole new level. People train for years in order to be placed into the annual Assassin Tournament. Once in, they must fight using stealth and assassination techniques to win against their opponents. It's the fight to the death and though many find this to be an abomination, others find this as an opportunity for success, for the winner will get the wealthiest prizes known to man. And this year, everyone will flock to the registrar to sign away their lives as they will fight to gain the ultimate prize: The Apple of Eden. Altaïr, a 23-year-old man with battle scars to show for his years of training, has stepped up to win this prize. He must, or else the prize could be placed into the wrong hands. **
**I hope the summary wasn't too long. XD Still, please enjoy the excerpt! :D **
**DISCLAIMER: I do not own Assassin's Creed. :P**
A tall man in a white hoodie passed silently through the crowd as he made his way to the registrar to sign up for the upcoming Assassin Tournament. The Assassin Tournament has been the main event for entertainment for decades. Many assassins train to get the chance to be placed into the Tournament and win wealthy prizes. It's the survival of the fittest in this experience. Many will die in the pursuit to win, but the hooded man intended to win. He must. There can be no mistakes.
This man is none other than Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad. He is here on a mission and that is to obtain the prize of the Tournament for this year: The Apple of Eden. He knows of its true powers and he will not let it go into the wrong hands.
He stopped in front of an erected building with plain designs and white exteriors. Windows lined in columns along the building display working men and women walking to their destinations. Some were busy reading documents as they attempted in dodging others that were doing the same.
Altaïr sighed heavily as he made his way into the building. He saw a polished circular desk placed against the wall. Two men sat behind the desk, typing away excessively at their computers, most likely inputting the data of other registered members.
He walked up to the desk and waited for them to notice him. They continued to type away on their abused keyboards on Altaïr grew annoyed. He cleared his throat to get their attention. One stopped typing and sighed. The other continued as if he hadn't noticed.
Altaïr ignored the other man, who - after reading his nameplate that was set to the side of the screen - was named Shaun. He couldn't see his eyes through the glare that resided on his glasses from the bright screen in front of him.
"May I help you?" He looked at the other man who addressed him with a condescending tone. He glanced at the nameplate of the secretary.
"Yes, Malik, you could help me," Malik raised an eyebrow, but stayed silent. "Where could I possibly sign up for the Tournament?"
Without looking away, Shaun grabbed two sheets of paper stapled together and set it in front of Altaïr. Malik grabbed a pen and placed it neatly next to the papers. He stood up and leaned against the counter, he pointed at the top sheet.
"Fill in the information that it asks of you and sign at the bottom." He flipped the sheet over the other. "This is a waiver saying we are not responsible for any injury you sustain. Or you know, if you die."
Altaïr starting filling out the information. He stopped. "Why do you ask for the address of the applicant?"
Shaun pushed his glasses further up the bridge of his nose and leaned back. "In case you were to die - which will most likely be the case - we can send information to your family about your death and your body to your hometown. If we can find it, that is."
Altaïr hesitated. "Well, I don't have a family, so should I still put in the information?"
Shaun shrugged. "No, I guess it really doesn't matter now, does it?"
Malik stared at Altaïr as he finished with the application. He knew what it was like to not have a family. He lost his years ago. He sighed. He didn't want to remember the night he slept in an empty house for the first time...
He was brought out of his thoughts when something white flashed in front of his eyes. He blinked a few times. He saw that Altaïr was holding out the paper, waiting for him to take it. He took it carefully and placed it in a folder in a small filing drawer near his right leg.
Altaïr said thank you and turned to leave. Malik stared at his back as he left. "I wonder why he wants to risk his life for this sorry excuse for fun?" He asked, turning back to the computer, thinking about how different Altaïr was compared to the other applicants. He had the aura of a serious assassin, instead of the other cocky dumbasses that just wanted to kill and win.
"Beats me. Now, let's get back to work." Shaun said, typing away yet again.
"... Yeah." Malik muttered and did the same.
Altaïr blended in with the crowd as he made his way to his hotel room. He wanted to stay away from any disturbances as much as possible. He just wanted to get back to think over some things.
All of a sudden, he could hear a man cursing from inside a alleyway. He stopped and looked and to his surprise, he saw two men standing side-by-side with metal baseball bats. He could see a man being cornered and with no means of self-defense.
Altaïr sighed. He couldn't just let the innocent man get hurt. He slowly walked into the alleyway. He could hear the two talking to the man.
"Whatcha gonna do, eh? You ain't got nothin' on us." One said.
"Yeah, just give us your money and we'll be on our way." The other sneered. Altaïr rolled his eyes. Just two gangster wannabes.
"Eh, pensi di potermi battere? Non sei altro che un paio di fighe. Vai succhiare un cazzo, bastardi!" The man stated. The two muggers were confused at what the apparent Italian had said.
Altaïr sighed quietly. Time to end this. He came closer and the hidden blade sprang out, ready to strike.
But before it could make contact, a blade was forced through each of the heads of both men. They gurgled on blood as they fell off of the blades and onto the ground. Altaïr stared at the dead bodies. He turned his gaze to the Italian.
"Chi cazzo sei?" He said, stepping forward, blades at the ready. Altaïr put his hidden blade away.
"I'm sorry, I don't speak Italian." He said, raising his hands to show he meant no harm.
The Italian glared at him, but then put his blades away as well. He smiled. He walked over the bodies and stood in front of Altaïr. "I'm sorry about that. My name is Ezio. Yours?"
Altaïr was hesitant. "... Altaïr." He said, finally.
"Sorry for the mess. What brings you into this alleyway? Not trying to mug me, I hope?" He questioned, bringing his arm up to show the bracer. He wanted to make sure Altaïr could harm him if need be.
He shook his head. "I actually was about to stop those muggers. I thought you couldn't protect yourself, so I came to help."
Ezio laughed. He let his arm fall to his side. "Well, then! Thank you for your generosity. Not many like you around." Altaïr smirked.
"Of course not." He said, then he looked at the bracers on both of Ezio's arms. "Ezio, I must ask, where did you get another hidden blade? And who forged it?"
Ezio gestured for Altaïr to follow. "That would be my friend, Leonardo. He has amazing talent for these kind of things."
"Would he be willing to forge me another as well?" He asked, hoping to increase the chances to kill his opponent in the event.
"With the right price, I'm sure." Ezio said, smirking. Altaïr chuckled.
"Naturally."
"I'll lead you to his workshop, okay?" Ezio stated.
"That would be great." Altaïr said, following closely behind Ezio.
**A/N: Alright, this was the preview! :D I will be accepting all kinds of criticism, okay? :3 If you think I could improve something, let me know. :) If you didn't like how something was or loved how something was, let me know. :D I will be changing some things in the final version as well. :) I didn't like how I worded some things, but I could probably fix them at a later time with my thinking. :) **
**Thanks! :D **
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How can The expression $dH = TdS + Vdp$ hold for non-reversible process?
From what I have found online the equation $dH = TdS +Vdp$ holds as all the variables are state variables and the derivation of this just requires $dU = TdS - pdV$ which is valid in all processes (assuming that the number of particles is constant). If we assume that the pressure is constant then $dH = TdS$ (1). However, I can see that there is an apparent contradiction with equation 1. I have also been taught that Gibbs free energy is $G = H -TS$ so assuming constant temperature and pressure $dG = dH -TdS $ Now, we know that $G\leq0$ for a spontaneous change and $G= 0$ for a reversible change only, then $dG\leq 0$ so $0 \leq dH -TdS$, as equality holds only for reversible processes, for a non-reversible process $0<dH -TdS$ which leads to $dH < TdS$, which contradicts (1).
If you are keeping your system at constant pressure and temperature (as usually assumed when someone claims that $\Delta G<0$), and the change of Gibbs free energy is
$$
dG=-SdT+VdP+\sum\_i\mu\_i dN\_i,
$$
then the Gibbs free energy can change only by changing the number of particles of different species, which you neglected.
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Sailor Moon Getting Ready or A Christmas Fluffy Fic
Hi guys!
I just couldn't resist, sometimes you just need some sweet sweet fluff to make you feel better after a miserable day, this little plot bunny had been bouncing in my head for a little while, and the past few weeks have sucked, so here you go. As usual, it's my favourite couple. Enjoy! This is dedicated to all those who are fans of the Rei/Jade pair and Ice-cream!
BTW, I don't own the Xbox360, Haagen Dazs or Sailor Moon
Luv CC2 xx
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The snow was just starting to fall outside; little white crystals sailed down to grace the early with their pure celestial beauty, highlighting everything it touched with a layer of white. People walked around outside in thick fuzzy coats, sporting mittens and earmuffs and other such winter wear. Inside families sat drinking cocoa with marshmallows and eating mince pies, the spirit of Christmas still present despite it being over the day before.
She grabbed her deep red coat off the chair and started putting it on, "Come on! You know what the pompous jackass you call a friend will be like if we're so much as two minutes late!" She flicked her midnight hair out the back and started doing the buttons, she heard an annoyed grunt in response from the bedroom.
"Honestly Jared, you take more time than Serena to get ready!" She leaned over the small table against the wall to see closer into the mirror and double checked her make up, her sharp amethyst eyes scrutinising her own features looking for any flaws.
"Yeah well maybe if _someone _hadn't spent an hour in the bloody shower and then hadn't banned me from my own bedroom until she'd done her make up, I may have been able to get dressed sooner!" He called out from the other end of the corridor.
She ignored him; she always did when he was right. Her red lipstick was ever so faintly smudged outside the lines of the top left corner; she opened her mouth slightly to stretch her lips and used her pinkie finger to wipe off the excess. She smiled in satisfaction, damn she looked good! From the reflection in the mirror she saw him hopping behind her, he was doing the well known get-sock-on-foot-while-standing dance. She turned and quirked an eyebrow, trying as best she could to hide the amused smile from seeping through her annoyed looking exterior, he was absolutely adorable, but she'd never tell him that.
Her eyes ran over his body - he was still topless - the white long sleeve collar shirt she had pressed for him earlier was still neatly folded on their bed. He was clad in nothing but a pair of dark denims that fit in all the right places. His chest, arm and back muscles flexed as he struggled with the ever elusive sock, giving her the crazy urge to just drag her fingernails all over those exposed areas, his golden short hair fell into his eyes as he battled with the sock, irritating the hell out of him, memories flashed through her mind from when she had run her hands through those angelic curls…ooh yeah, there was a reason why she loved this man. "Need any help?" she asked, folding her arms and leaning against the table.
Jared clumsily managed to slip on the first sock, then looked up at Rei and smiled, "yeah that'd be great, you see I have this disease - it's quite rare, if I don't have sex with you right now, I'll die."
Rei rolled her eyes and walked passed him to go get his shirt, he stopped her, pulling her into an embrace, she let out a surprised gasp but didn't struggle against him. Instead she smiled indulgently, revelling in a rare moment of weakness. He smelt her hair, it may have just been shampoo, but dear God it smelt good, like jasmine and lavender. He kissed her neck softly, remembering the last time he had dared to kiss her face when she had spent so long doing her make up: she had smacked his head so hard he'd been dizzy and had therefore completely missed her rant about how long it would take her to fix what he'd smudged. He wasn't going to do it again anytime soon, Jared was not a stupid man. But that didn't stop him from finding - other - places to kiss, her neck, her hands, her ears, that area above her breasts where a scarf would normally cover … when his mouth got to that area she came to her senses and smacked him away, "come on, I'm not having Mako complaining to me later about Nick being in a prissy mood because we were late."
He sighed as he let her go, she headed towards the bedroom, "yeah well, with the way you're looking tonight, I'm absolutely going to be wanting some when we get back, or I just won't be able to sleep."
She returned with his shirt, "That's definitely one of the lamest compliments you've ever given me, it's right up there with the Jared classics," she deepened her voice slightly to impersonate him, " 'damn it girl, your ass is so fine looking and tight I wanna bite it like an apple' and 'You. Me. Closet. Now.' "
He managed to put on the second sock before taking the shirt from Rei and putting that on too, "yeah well they obviously work, your dating me aren't you?" he answered smugly, "and anyway, I thought you would have appreciated the apple one, you're very proud of your ass." She stopped fidgeting with his collar to swat his arm, "My grandfather was in the room!"
Jared smiled deviously, "yeah well it's not like he could understand English," he slapped her backside. She gave him a look of disapproval as he made his way to the bathroom to fix his hair.
"Aren't you gonna wear that sweater?" She asked, following him.
"Nah, I told you, it just isn't my style." He put a little gel in his hands and rubbed it through his hair.
"Well if you 'want some' tonight, you had better wear the damn sweater; it took me all day in the store to get a size that fit you."
He stopped styling his hair to look at her, "Look Rei, just because you got me that Xbox 360 for Christmas doesn't mean you can boss me around," She raised an eyebrow, "I'm the man of this house, or this apartment, since it isn't really a house, but that's beside the point. You can't tell me what to wear. If I say no sweater then no sweater."
"Man of the apartment?" she asked sceptically, "it's not like I'm asking you to wear leather pants, Mako has a theme for this party, everyone has to wear red so just put on the thing."
"No! Themed parties are stupid ideas anyway, and don't give me empty threats, when we get home tonight, you'll be the one trying to rip my shirt off don't you worry," he protested, fixing the back of his hair.
Rei spluttered at what he said. "I think you're going to need a crowbar to wedge that big ego of yours through the door. Just put it on so we can go."
"No."
"Mako might spit in your food." She threatened as he moved into the bedroom and put his shoes on.
"Well it's not like it would be the weirdest ingredient she's ever used. Remember when she made us eat frog legs?" he asked as he tied his shoelace.
"Don't remind me," Rei grimaced and sat next to him on the bed, "and eww, did you just say you'd be willing to eat my friend's spit?"
"No, Nick would kill me!" Rei pounded him on the chest. He laughed at her antics and grabbed both arms by the wrists to stop the blows. He pecked her lightly on the nose, careful not avoid areas with heavy make up. "Don't worry babe, your spit is the only one I'll ever want."
Rei pulled her hands free and screwed up her face in disgust, "you always know just what to say to gross me out, don't you?"
"Yeah well, that's why you love me." He got up to get his coat. He put it on quickly, reached for his keys and headed towards the hall. "Come on, we're going."
He had just opened the door when she shut it again, "We aren't leaving until you put that sweater on! It looks very good on you."
"For the last time Rei, no, this is getting annoying, now come on," he checked his watch, "we're already going to be fifteen minutes late."
Rei leaned against the door and half closed her eyes, tilting her head back, "if you wear it, tonight I'll let you lick Häagen-Dazs off my bare chest while I scream out your name in ecstasy," She whispered hoarsly.
Jared smirked in disbelief, "Nah, you see Rei, we've been together too long or me to fall for that one, you can't control me by simply promising something you were most likely planning on doing anyway." He tapped the side of his head, "I get the psychological crap, you women think we're so weak, but you see, we only let think you can tell us what to do because it amuses us and we want to make you think you're in control. But I'm really not in the mood for this right now," his eyes narrowed in annoyance, "I said no, I don't want to wear it, I don't care what you say, I hate v necks, so it's still no. Now let's go."
Rei simply smiled, "Mmm, Jared. That feels sooooo good…" she moaned softly, giggling like a school girl, "and it's so cold against my skin! Lick it off quick, oh!" She fluttered her eyes for effect.
"…I'll go get the sweater."
Rei beamed and pictured Minako holding up a 'V' sign, she'd be so proud.
Fin
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Well there you go, I just wanted to write some complete fluff for Christmas!
See you all in the New Year! (I'll have the next chapter of Much Ado About Nothing ready for then)
Hope you enjoyed!
Happy Christmas and a Merry New Year!
Luv CC2 xx
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Ryukichi Terao 寺尾 隆吉 born 1971 in Nagoya is a Japanese Hispanist and translator.
Work
Terao has published research work:
Literaturas al margen 2003
La novelística de la violencia en América Latina 2005
He is renowned for his translations into Japanese of several Latin American writers:
Gabriel García Márquez
Julio Cortázar
Juan Carlos Onetti
Alejo Carpentier
Mario Vargas Llosa
He has also translated the work of many notable Japanese writers into Spanish:
Kenzaburō Ōe
Junichiro Tanizaki
Kōbō Abe
References
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the outcome of iui treatment after mild ovarian stimulation ( os ) was early known for treating patients with slight male factor , cervical factor , immunological factor or in cases with unexplained infertility ( 1 ) .
iui has also been presented as a less expensive and less invasive treatment when it is compared with the full in vitro fertilization - embryo transfer ( ivf - et ) procedure ( 2 ) .
pregnancy rate results after iui treatment differ because of the variations between the studied groups of patients and the studied parameters ( 37 ) .
the etiology of infertility is important factor to achieve remarkable iui success ( 8) . generally , results from numerous studies indicate a considerable degree of uniformity ; however , some variations are evident probably because of population differences and because of the circumstances under which different studies were conducted ( 1 ) .
the objective of the present study was to evaluate prospectively the clinical outcomes of iui treatment of infertile couples . specifically , the purpose was to determine whether or not the clinical outcomes were related to the indications of infertility , and whether or not all infertility indications could be treated with iui .
the outcome of this study will definitely help us to propose and manage our future iui treatments , and reasonably predict how successful the treatment would be .
we have attempt to study the varieties of diagnostic factors of iui - treated infertility patients and the corresponding pregnancy rates of each , as a prognostic study to help prescribe the most suitable treatment for our infertility patients .
in this random prospective study , the indications of iui in a cohort study in our assisted conception unit of king khalid university hospital in riyadh- saudi arabia on eligible infertile women were analyzed- after signing the appropriate informed consent forms for the study- over a period of twenty months from january 2010 till august 2011 , and the pregnancy rates that corresponded to each group were investigated . after examining the infertile couples and gathering all infertility - related history of patients , both partners had undergone extensive evaluation .
the examinations included at least two semen analyses ( one of which included analysis before and after sperm wash ) was done to get a full idea on the total motile sperms count ( tmsc ) expected for the iui procedure . if necessary
, further evaluation for the male partners included measuring serum levels of follicular stimulating hormone ( fsh ) and testosterone .
for female patients , baseline hormonal levels of fsh , luteinizing hormone ( lh ) , thyroid stimulating hormone ( tsh ) and prolactin were evaluated .
after prescribing the iui procedure to those who were eligible for the couples accepted to participant in study , the informed consent were signed .
the procedure was explained and the patients were monitored by ultrasound for the proper timing of the iui procedure .
when the leading follicle(s ) of no more than two developing follicles was / were 17 mm in diameter , the female patient was reminded of injecting herself with 5,000 iu of human chorionic gonadotropin hormone ( hch ) 36 hr before the insemination . on the day of insemination ,
the semen specimen was centrifuged through two - layered density gradient ( puresperm 40/80 from nidacon international - sweden , catalogue no .
the sperm pollets were then wash - ed twice with hepes - buffered media ( quinn 's advantage medium , with hepes , from sage com - pany , cat .
1023 ) , supplemented with serum ( quinn 's advantage serum protein substitute sps from sage company , cat .
3010 ) , where final sperm product of each specimen was constituted within 0.5 ml of the same media where it became ready for iui .
the collected twenty month data was then analyzed to gain an insight on different infertile patients characteristics , treatment factors , and how these factors affected the final iui treatment results .
the institutional review board of the college of medicine at king saudi university approved the above project .
complete informed written consents were obtained from all human adult participants in the study ahead of all work done .
chi - square test was used to compare pregnant and non - pregnant groups with respect to all variables .
the institutional review board of the college of medicine at king saudi university approved the above project .
complete informed written consents were obtained from all human adult participants in the study ahead of all work done .
chi - square test was used to compare pregnant and non - pregnant groups with respect to all variables .
all female partners ages of this studied group ranged between 18 and 43 , with body mass indexes range of 20 to 35 , with all cases succeeded to complete the treatment till final pregnancy test two weeks after the iui was done .
wide varieties of diagnostic etiologies were represented within the pool of iui - treated patients of our study .
how - ever , some of them were significantly better represented than others ( table 1 ) .
the male factor ( mf ) constituted 23.65% of the cases , of which more than two - thirds ( 16.42% of the total ) were mf - only with a success rate of 10.71% .
the rest had mf beside other infertility indications ( 7.23% of the total ) resulted in pr of 8% .
the pure female related indications constituted 43.13% of the total number of the cases , while the mixed male - female related indications were 21.02% of the total number of cases .
the polycystic ovarian syndrome ( pcos ) constituted 20.53% of the cases , about three - quarters of which ( 15.54% ) were pcos - only , and those resulted in pr of 18.87% , the highest in all diagnosed groups ( p = 0.011 ) ( table 1 ) .
however , the rest of pcos cases ( 4.99% of the total ) were combined with other infertility factors and resulted in a much less pr , 5.88% .
high base - line fsh - level patients were 10.85% , and resulted in 2.7% pr , one of the lowest prs in all studied groups .
patients with tubal factors ( tfs ) constituted 9.39% of all cases , about half of them had only a tf , with a pr of 14% ( the second highest pr group in our study , p = 0.286 ) .
however , the second half had other infertility causes beside tf and resulted in a pr of 5.56% .
advanced maternal age ( ama ) patients amounted to 9.42% , more than half of which , 5.90% , were ama - only , with a pr of 11.11% , and the rest with ama plus other indications , 3.52% of the total resulted in a pr of 8.33% .
the uterine factor ( endometriosis ) involved 0.87% of the total pool of the patients and resulted in no pregnancy .
other infertility implications and causes such as hyperprolactinemia , hypothyroidism , and hypogonadotropic reasons ( 3.23% , 1.76% , and 0.87% of the total , respectively ) were also represented and all resulted in no pregnancy as well . surprisingly , there were a big group of patients who sought infertility treatment but could not be diagnosed with any clear indications , and those were labeled as unexplained or undiagnosed .
this group comprised 20.82% of the total number of the patients and their treatment resulted in pr of only 8.45% .
it is worth mention- ing that the final pr average throughout the study group was 10.56% .
in this study , an attempt was made to investigate the varieties of diagnostic indications of some iui - treated in our ivf clinic within a twenty - month period .
the overall clinical pr per cycle was 10.56% , which was a little higher than the 8.75% pr of iui ( 9 ) .
the total infertile couple number of the patients in the study was 303 ; though the total number looked bigger because of the diagnosis overlaps between some groups .
patients diagnosed with pcos alone stood out with a pr of 18.87% , which was significantly higher than the average pr of the rest of all groups combined , p = 0.011 .
this is probably because of the interrupted period of pcos patients which once adjusted and time of ovulation was determined , conception possibilities were enhanced .
however , this pr dropped dramatically to 5.88% when there were other infertility indications beside pcos .
that gives a higher success potential to pcos patients , provided that this class of patients ovulation induction is done conservatively and watched closely to avoid any unwanted hyper - stimulation .
based on the above results , pcos combined with other infertility indications makes the case more challenging and is very likely to affect the success expectations .
the pr of 18.87% in pcos - only cases were more than double what was reported by other authors , like abu hashim h who reported 7.89% clinical prs per cycle , which was comparable to timed intercourse according to their data ( 10 ) .
comparable to our results were the results of raja - shekar l , et al . where the authors reported a clinical pregnancy rate of 17.09% per cycle for pcos patients ( 11 ) , and ahinko - hakamaa k who reported 19.2% pregnancy rate per cycle for the same category ( 12 ) . furthermore , lan vt reported a much higher success rate per cycle for pcos patients ( 13 ) .
they reported a clinical pr of 35.5% after iui of selected group of pcos patients .
the only difference was that all of the patients they selected for their study had low or normal body mass index .
data close to this success rate of pcos patients was reported by kamath ms , et al .
they stated that anovulatory patients along with those of unexplained infertility causes had the highest results and those with male factor and endometriosis had the least , though their differences was not significant . in our presented results
, the highest pr per cycle in diagnosed patients was that of the pcos only ( 18.87% ) , followed by the tubal factor only ( 14% per cycle ) , then the male factor only patients ( 10.71% per cycle ) .
the second highest pr was that of the patients diagnosed with only defects in one of their fallopian tubes , the tf - only .
those patients comprised 4.11% of the total number of patients , and their iui treatment resulted in a pr of 14% .
this promising pr did not reach a statistical significance ( p - value was 0.286 ) .
this result though it proved that having only one patent fallopian tube would adversely affect the conception process , raised a question about the significant effect of having only one patent fallopian tube and if this could be considered as an infertility reason ; especially after the success rate dropped to 5.56% when other infertility indications ( like advanced maternal age , male factor , but not those based on hormonal imbalance like endometriosis or high fsh ) were involved , which was in 5.28% of the cases .
other factors may be involved especially sperm count , sperm progression , and the corresponding of ovary producing the egg with the patent fallopian tube in those cases .
these results are not in agreement with the findings of montanaro gauci m who stated that data in analysis of 495 cycles reviewed retrospectively by stepwise regression analysis revealed a negative impact of the diagnosis of endometriosis or tubal factor on iui outcome ( 14 ) . in this study , patients of 38 or older were considered ama .
this is due to decline chances of conception greatly from the age of 35 along with significant higher chances of chromosomal aberrations that highly affect conception and normal live births .
this group of patients responded well to iui treatment , with a pr of 11.11% .
a 44-year old was our oldest patient with a successful iui cycle . when ama patients had other causes of infertility , which was the case with 3.52% of the total number of patients , the pr was 8.33% .
a patient of forty years old with an fsh of 14 had a successful iui .
this result is encouraging , and probably suggests a redefinition of the ama range as an indication of infertility .
more data should be collected to see whether or not , this suggestion can be supported .
patients suffered from a moderate , borderline , to somewhat sever male factor ( mf ) comprised 16.42% of all iui treated patients of our study , and had a reasonable success rate of 10.71% those who suffered from other infertility causes beside the mf ( 7.23% ) had a comparable pr of 8.0% .
thus , it can be concluded that whenever the mf is the cause of infertility , then it is probably the main reason , as other indications of infertility did not affect the outcome .
however the above success rate is encouraging , however , not in agreement with kamath ms whose results indicated that coh / iui was not an effective option in couples with infertility due to a male factor ( 9 ) .
for example , in this study , there was a case of total motile sperm count ( tmsc ) of only one million sperm before wash , and 0.5 million sperm post processing that resulted in pregnancy .
this report is in agreement with centola gm who suggested that acceptable pregnancy rates can be achieved with iui , even in severe oligozoospermic specimens ( 15 ) .
patients who suffered from a high base - line blood value of fsh , 10 iu / l or more , formed a considerable percentage of the total number of patients ( 10.85% ) , but the pr among them was only 2.7% .
that means in high - fsh patients , follicles are not stimulated easily , and hence a low number of developing follicles is usually expected , but also high fsh may affect other parameters like egg quality , fertilization possibilities , embryos quality and then embryo implantation .
it was reported by burwinkel th that high baseline fsh infertile patients were unlikely to respond to medications for ovulation induction and hence they were unlikely to get pregnant ( 16 ) . especially with the iui stimulation protocols that can not be aggressive , as the aim is to stimulate only one or two follicles ,
patients with hyperprolactinemia , hypothyroidism , hypogonadotropic causes and endometriosis ( a hormone - dependant , estrogen - related disorder ) were represented by a considerable number of studies .
these cases altogether added up to 23 patients , i.e. 6.73% of the total number of patients , and none of those cases had success with iui treatment .
they needed to proceed directly with the full ivf procedure to increase their success chances .
our future studies will look into the results of the ivf procedures of this kind of cases .
kamath ms , et al . reported that endometriosis patients had about 4% pregnancy rate per iui cycle ( 9 ) .
in addition , it was reported by rajashekar l , et al . that pregnancy rate was the lowest with the endometriosis patients ( 11 ) . in our study ,
it was concluded by ozkan s , et al . that endometriosis comprised 25 - 40% of infertile women in general including those who sought iui treatment ( 17 ) .
more data collection is needed on all these infertility categories ; etiology , and treatment , so that more concrete conclusions could be drawn .
the last group , or the cases that suffered from some hidden reasons that delayed or prevented their natural conception , comprised 20.82% of the total number of patients .
term for this group of infertile patients was well representing them and that they are not void of infertility causes that are yet to be revealed .
moreover , those infertility causes are somewhat more complicated than one would predict ; otherwise the pr of this group should have been noticeably higher than the groups of diagnosable infertility causes .
it was suggested by hughes eg , et al . that other factors may also be operative in the unexplained infertility cases , since the combination of iui with ovarian stimulation has been found to give better results than ovarian stimulation with timed intercourse ( 18 ) .
. concluded that unexplained and anovulatory causes of infertility are aetiologies with relatively better prognostic value in terms of pregnancy ( 19 ) . also , nuojua - huttunen s , et al .
stated that the information available indicated that iui should be considered as a first - line approach prior to more expensive ivf in patients with unexplained infertility ( 4 ) .
in conclusion , unless the cause of infertility is severe hormonal - imbalance based , there is a reasonable chance of conception after iui treatment ( s ) , with polycystic ovarian syndrome having the best success chances .
it is worth mentioning that none of the authors or any of their family members had any kind of conflict of interest whatsoever with any of the companies that were producing the medications used in this study . | pubmed |
presence of a pericardial friction rub , pleuritic chest pain with positional changes , and characteristic findings on ecg are specific for diagnosing pericarditis in the clinical setting . however , in developed countries like the united states , more than 80% of cases of pericarditis are idiopathic ( 5 ) .
acute / chronic and recurrent pericarditis use of colchicine in patients with pericarditis is its most studied cardiovascular intervention . while it had been used for many years prior , it was n't until 1990 when guindo et al
. first proved the usefulness of colchicine in patients with recurrent pericarditis ( 6 ) .
the open - label prospective study among nine patients who were treated with colchicine ( 1 mg / day ) to prevent recurrences , showed a significant reduction in the frequency of recurrence rate .
interestingly , all patients previously had suffered at least three relapses despite treatment with other anti - inflammatories , such as prednisone , aspirin , or a combination of both .
this was explained by authors as an action of colchicine independent of traditional anti - inflammatory pathways .
this action of colchicine prevented recurrences although once the flare - up attack was controlled by a steroid , permitting the withdrawal of the steroid after a short period of treatment ( 6 ) .
four years later , a similar study done on eight patients with recurrent pericarditis showed that in half of the patients , flare - up of pericarditis occurred when colchicine was stopped after a few months , without any alternative therapy , thereby stressing on the use of colchicine in preventing recurrent pericarditis .
all of the patients who developed recurrent pericarditis developed it within 1 to 12 weeks ( 7 , 8) .
one important limitation in this study was the number of follow - up months which was just three as compared with the previous study done by guindo et al . which had a follow - up for 24 months .
these preliminary results , however , needed to be verified in larger , randomized , placebo - controlled trials . in 2005 , the results of two important studies were made available , the core ( colchicine for recurrent pericarditis ) trial and the cope ( colchicine for pericarditis ) trial ( 9 ) . in the core trial , the effect of aspirin alone ( or prednisone when aspirin was contraindicated ) or aspirin plus colchicine was investigated in patients with first time recurrent pericarditis .
the patients were randomly assigned to anti - inflammatory drugs , which were given for 35 weeks ( progressively tapered ) , and colchicine ( 1 mg per day ) for 6 months .
recurrence rates at 18 months for the conventional treatment group was 50.6% while the rates for conventional treatment plus colchicine group was 24% ( p=0.022 ) .
this explained an important clinical benefit of colchicine over conventional treatment in patients with first time episode of recurrent pericarditis . in the same year , the cope trial recommended prescribing colchicine not only for recurrent pericarditis but also after the first pericarditis attack ( 10 ) .
this trial conducted on 120 patients with a mean follow - up of 1.5 years reported significant recurrence rate reductions in patients with a first episode of acute pericarditis being treated with conventional treatment plus colchicine group ( 10.7% ) to conventional group ( 32.3% ) ( p=0.004 ) .
these results confirmed those of a preliminary french study of 19 patients published in 1991 ( 11 ) . since
the colchicine for recurrent pericarditis ( corp ) trial , done on 120 italian patients with a first recurrence of pericarditis , reported a recurrence rate of 24 and 55% with colchicine group and placebo group , respectively .
there was a significant relative risk reduction of 0.56 [ ci , 0.27 to 0.73 ] when both groups were compared ( 12 ) .
imazio and adler , the scientists who have been working tirelessly since the past decade on colchicine and anti - inflammatories later suggested that aspirin and nsaids ( non - steroidal anti - inflammatories ) should be the mainstay of treatment for acute and recurrent pericarditis with the possible adjunct of colchicine , especially for recurrences ( 13 ) .
their past trials also showed that colchicine use was associated with a reduced risk of pericarditis during follow - up either for primary or secondary prevention without a significant higher risk of adverse events compared with a placebo ( 14 ) .
in the recent years , imazio et al . concluded that the data from controlled clinical studies supported the use of colchicine as effective , efficient , and safe means of treatment in recurrent pericarditis .
they , however , suggested that there was less evidence that supported the use of colchicine in the treatment of acute pericarditis ( 15 ) .
similar studies evaluating the current evidence from different prospective , randomized , controlled trials suggested a role for colchicine in the secondary prophylaxis for recurrent pericarditis ( 16 ) . a recently concluded trial and a continuation of the corp trial ( corp-2 ) with 240 patients who were being treated in colchicine and placebo groups ( 120 patients in each group ) reported recurrent pericarditis in 26 ( 21.6% ) and 51 ( 42.5% ) patients , respectively , with a significant clinical difference ( relative risk 0.49 ; p=0.0009 ) , which spoke highly of the use of colchicine in these patients ( 17 ) .
conversely , in other trials , pretreatment with corticosteroids substantially attenuated the efficacy of colchicine , leading to significantly longer therapy periods and more recurrences ( 18 ) .
the results suggested that there were significantly more relapses after colchicine treatment as compared to those with previous corticosteroid treatment .
the authors of the study suggested that pretreatment with corticosteroids exacerbates and extends the course of recurrent pericarditis ( 19 ) .
however , over the recent years , large randomized controlled trials have shown that colchicines had statistically significant beneficial effect on the hospitalization rate ( p=0.02 ) , on symptom persistence at 72 h ( p=0.001 ) , and the number of recurrences per patient ( 20 ) .
thus , this has been the main topic of debate whether to use colchicine with or without anti - inflammatories in recurrent pericarditis ?
while colchicine should be recommended for the prevention of recurrent pericarditis , questions concerning the long - term usage of colchicine in patients having pretreatment with corticosteroids need to be further elucidated . in conclusion
, many recent trials evaluating the role of colchicine with and without addition of aspirin or nsaids in the treatment of acute pericarditis and prevention of recurrence are still pending .
till then , colchicine should probably be regarded as a first - line treatment in the absence of contraindications ( 21 ) .
postpericardiotomy syndrome ( pps ) , occurring in 1045% of patients after a cardiac surgery , is a common complication , developing in days to months after pericardial injury which can often lead to disability ( table 2 ) 2225 .
post - pericardiotomy syndrome use of colchicine in pps is not well studied . in a small randomized trial in 2002 ,
however , in 2010 , copps trial reported that colchicine significantly reduced the incidence of the pps compared with placebo at 12 months interval .
these initial results were encouraging and were a huge development since no drug had been proven efficacious and safe enough to prevent pps ( 27 ) .
a meta - analytic pooling showed that colchicine was associated with decreased risk of pps ( or 0.38 , 0.22 to 0.65 ) ; however , the clinical evidence for primary prevention of pps was limited to a few studies of variable quality , leading to individual biases among different studies .
nevertheless , available data at that time suggested a beneficial profile for colchicine ( 28 ) .
follow - up studies did not confirm the results of copps trial , suggesting that the use of colchicine as primary prophylaxis in pps is indeterminate ; thus , colchicine should not be recommended routinely until large , randomized , controlled trials confirm the efficacy of colchicine ( 16 , 29 ) .
however , many studies favoring the use of colchicine in pps have recently been published with the most influential being a meta - analysis study which showed a lower incidence of pps with a 56.6% relative risk reduction in colchicine group as compared with the conventional therapy group .
the reduction in the incidence of pericarditis alone was even more striking in this study with a relative risk reduction rate of 57.4% ( 30 ) .
the future course of treatment and management will therefore highly depend on the results of the copps-2 trial ( colchicine for prevention of the post - pericardiotomy syndrome and post - operative atrial fibrillation ) which will be the first large randomized placebo - controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of colchicine for the prevention of several postoperative complications and in the perioperative period .
this trial
will evaluate the possible benefit of the early use of colchicine , starting before cardiac surgery , potentially providing stronger evidence to support the use of preoperative colchicine without a loading dose to prevent several postoperative complications ( 31 ) .
given these positive preliminary outcomes , the future therapeutical use of colchicine looks promising and deserves to be studied further .
postoperative effusions ( including pleural or pericardial ) are relatively common after cardiac surgery complication ( table 3 ) .
most of these effusions are perioperative , occurring within the first week as a direct consequence of the surgical procedure ( non - specific effusions ) .
nevertheless , large symptomatic effusions may require medical therapy . as with pps , use of colchicine in postoperative effusions
however , there have been some trials that have studied these uses to a limited scale .
pericardial effusions a substudy of the copps trial suggested that colchicine significantly decreased the incidence of postoperative pericardial ( relative risk reduction 43.9% ) and pleural effusions ( relative risk reduction 52.3% ) as compared with the control subjects , despite similar baseline values ( 35 ) .
level literature has also shown effectiveness of colchicine even in large postoperative pericardial effusions with life - threatening complications , as compared with other drug therapies ( 36 , 37 ) .
however , apart from the aforementioned large randomized trial and a few case reports , the effect of colchicine on effusions has not been extensively studied .
given these positive preliminary outcomes , the future therapeutical use of colchicine looks promising and deserves to be studied further .
colchicine is an old drug with a well - established safety profile used in a variety of diseases that is becoming a drug of interest in cardiovascular diseases . in the subset of pericardial diseases
, colchicine has been shown to be effective in recurrent pericarditis and to some extent in pps .
the future course of treatment and management will therefore highly depend on the results of the ongoing large randomized placebo - controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of colchicine for the primary prevention of several postoperative complications and in the perioperative period . given the positive preliminary outcomes of colchicine usage in pericardial effusions , the future therapeutical use of colchicine looks promising .
further studies are needed to clarify the role of colchicine in these disease states , as well as to explore its other roles in different cardiovascular conditions .
the authors have not received any funding or benefits from industry or elsewhere to conduct this study . | pubmed |
Maria-sama ga Miteru A Game of Cat and Mouse: Breathless Confession
A/N: Boredom concocted this…enjoy…
This is a paring I want to work with a little more often, but like my usual routine, I want to just do a few simple one-shots with them for now.
I don't own Maria-sama Ga Miteru.
**A Game of Cat and Mouse:
Breathless Confession
**
_"__It is not something I should address haphazardly, I fear doing so will end in pain."_
_"__Maybe it will. Maybe it won't…who is this person, Shimako?"_
_"__I am unwilling to divulge that information. The matter is a personal one, surely you understand."_
_"__I do."_
_"__Then, what should I do, Sei?"_
_"__If you can't stand to express yourself, Shimako, you will inevitably gamble and lose a great many things…reversely far be it from me to tell you that you should speak of your desires, because even if you do, I doubt that alone will give you any comfort. In fact, quite possibly, you stand to lose even more if you do choose to say exactly what you want."_
_"__I see."_
_"__Shimako…if I were you, I wouldn't say a word."_
_"__Yes, I know…"_
_"__Even though I say that, I doubt you can stay silent…still it would comfort me to know who this woman is."_
_"__If I speak to her…if my feelings are not shunned, then I will tell you."_
_"__Understood…Shimako, if you are shunned, you will come to me."_
_"__Does it really worry you so much, Sei?"_
_"__Worry? No. That is merely a fact I've come to expect of you. I won't chase you down, Shimako. So if you need me, come to me and I will try to put you back together. That is all I can do."_
It was those distant words that had once been gifted to her by her elder sister…if the often pragmatic woman could really be called that. Shimako was often unsure, because as involved as Sei could be, she was equally aloof and questionable by nature. It was in that sense quite bothersome at best that she would follow in Sei footsteps.
And what ludicrous footsteps they were too!
Shimako knew that to be the case. In spite of her dreams to be as devout as any woman of the cloth could be, she would choose to place her beating heart and soul before another person.
At the mercy of one who was not a god…and even a man.
The entire idea was a mockery at best, and Shimako knew that Sei had only experienced the worst. That she would even think to follow this path, to voice her deepest, most profound desires, left a very uneasy drumming in her head.
"I love you…"
She was so reserved that even her turmoil was nearly silent as she leaned on the door to the student council room, eyes screwed shut as she clutched at the infuriatingly dark green uniform that wrapped her up with poise unmatched.
She wanted so dearly to set the blasted thing askew, as her fists formed out of angry confusion. With her lips thinning into a tight line, and her breath little more than ragged puffs of truth that her lungs simply couldn't catch, she felt near ready to curse.
She knew the confession of her greatest dreams was not one that would easily be returned, and yet, she had spoken the words with little more than a quietly quaking voice that struggled to find its place in the room around the dead air between her and the woman of her deepest affections.
She was sure the wide eyed girl stood there, mouth agape. Likely equally flustered, if not appalled, but Shimako couldn't bring herself to open up her eyes and take in the sight. Instead, she stood stock still, waiting for the hammer to fall.
"You…you what?" Yumi murmured.
It was first words of sure to be rejection. They fell so heavily, weighing them both down.
"I said that…" Shimako took a breath. "In spite of that fact that we're both women…or, perhaps due in part of that." She changed a glance at the girl in front of her. "Whatever the reason is, I love you, Yumi-san."
Again, the confession hung in the air, the theoretical noose on the end of a long, thin rope. The problem was, Yumi was quite unsure of just how to cut through the uncomfortable reality that had just befallen her. "Shimako-san….that's just…I mean this sort of confession…" It was stupid quite frankly to beat around the bush any longer, and Yumi sighed. "It's a little sudden."
"To you, perhaps." Shimako murmured, agreeing that she had likely ruined a very important friendship as she steadied herself as best as she could. "To me, it is not so simple." She could feel the uneven beats of her heart, and they mingled with the cool chain around her wrist...she could feel her own pulse. "I've waited too long to say those words."
Hesitant, uncertain...and yet unwilling to leave the matter well enough alone. Her mind drifted momentarily to Sei, wondering if this was how she felt every waking moment. "In fact, because I've been so quiet, it is quite a bit more complicated than I care to admit." The inadequacy was entirely unnerving. "This is a burden to you, isn't it, Yumi-san?"
"Ummm…it's not that I don't care about you. It's just that…" Yumi paused, feeling as if those were not the right words. "Well, aren't you and Sei-san…like that?" Her pointer finger twirled about slowly in the air, as Yumi swallowed hard, a blush creeping up her cheeks.
"Romantic?" Shimako supplied.
"Y-Yes." Yumi replied ashamed. "That."
Shimako smiled a bit softly, but shook her head. "Sei and I could never be together." A long suffering sigh fell from her lips at the mere idea. "There's too much between us…to many similarities, if you will. Hesitations and mindsets that make us wonderful sisters for the rose family." In worry she crossed her arms and sighed. "However, those selfsame things are what ensure that our close bond could never be more than sisterly."
"This is just too much." Yumi said, feeling as if Sei had been the brain behind this little scheme. She was still waiting for someone to just out from a closet or a door and yell surprise.
"It is more than too much." Shimako agreed. "Feeling anything for a women the way that I do, well quite frankly, it is nothing short of blasphemy." That tempting edge of friendship and something more….teetering on the brink of absolute agony should she take the plunge and not be able to swim…it was both invigorating and terrifying.
"Regardless, I speak truth." Shimako took a step forward, bowing deeply, her hands cupped neatly at her lap. "I am in love with you, and it comes so easily for me to say it that. I felt as if you should know." Worried, she pushed some of her deep fawn tresses behind her ear. "It isn't as if I expect you to act on my feelings, or, to even consider them."
"So, you'll tell me something like that, and then just pretend it never even happened?" Yumi hated even thinking it, let alone saying it. "Isn't that going to be a burden to you, Shimako-san?"
"There isn't any other alternative." Shimako concluded simply, though it didn't ease away the pain in those words. "My feelings aren't returned. I already came to terms with that and I knew it from the beginning."
"N-no don't misunderstand Shimako-san." Yumi said quickly, a deep blush. "I-it-it's not that."
"Then what exactly is it?" Hope…a very fragile one, danced timidly in blue-gray eyes.
"I've never even thought that." Yumi said, fidgeting at her place. "It's not something that crosses my mind."
"Then perhaps you should." Shimako offered kindly, clinging onto the deep feeling in her heart, the embers of dearest friendship burning and catching flame. Yearning for something more. "You are a beautiful girl, and suitors will line up at your feet. When they do, they will wait for an answer." Another step, and she took Yumi's hands gently in her own. "If you can't say it clearly, it's the same as not saying it at all."
"Even if you say that, there isn't much I can tell you." Yumi answered. "I-I wish I could, but I can't." Shimako's hands were soft, warm, and delicate. "I've never experienced love of the romantic kind."
"If I could be given the opportunity to prove those feelings, I would do my utmost." Shimako told her, her eyes flicking to Yumi's lips, the way they quivered and expressed her turmoil was memorizing. "If these words are not enough, if you would permit me, I would do more." She let go of Yumi's hands, but smiled in spite of the clouded eyes peering into her own.
The intensity in which brown orbs continued to bore into her was strangely welcoming. Alluring even, if she were honest with herself. As if Yumi grappled with the statements as for more than a mere offering, and Shimako felt almost inclined to answer that visual outcry with something a bit more tangible.
"I would also erase myself from you, if you demanded that." She held back for Yumi's sake, not wanting to frighten the girl, but still remained unwaveringly truthful. "If you wished, I would keep out of your sight, and never burden you with the sight of me again."
"No!" yumi said then, her voice hitting an unnaturally shrill sound as she shook her head. "Shimako-san, no! that's not what I want at all!"
"Then, if I may ask..." Shimako licked her lips, and considered once again to kiss the girl in front of her, slamming down the urge just as quickly as it had tickled the back of her mind. "What is it that you do want?"
"I-I need to think about this…" Yumi said weakly.
"Thinking, I believe, is not going to be of much help." Shimako returned, more confidence finding purchase in her voice. A little distance would go a long way, and she turned to the door. "Yumi-san, I am not afraid to be hurt in order to gain something…and perhaps that is a product of my time here, within the rose families."
A product of being at the side of Sei for so long...too long. "If you do happen to decide that you'd like the experience, seek me. I cannot promise that you will find contentment, but at the very least, you will have felt the truest depths of my feelings." When the door clicked behind her and she began to leave the home of the student council, she nipped her lower lip, wondering if she had really done the right thing…even in her fear, she didn't regret it.
Instead, she released a shaky breath into the air around her, feeling as though for the first time, in a long time, she could be free.
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| fanfiction |
from microfluidic technology to detergent design and ink - jet printing it is vital to understand the way in which drops move across surfaces .
the dynamics of the drops will be affected by any chemical or topological heterogeneities on the surface . until recently such disorder was usually regarded as undesirable . however with the advent of microfabrication techniques it has become possible to control the chemical or topographical patterning of a substrate on micron length scales , leading to the possibility of exploring new physics and to novel applications . a beautiful example of this , inspired by the leaves of the lotus plant , are superhydrophobic substrates .
these are surfaces which are covered with posts on length scales of order microns . as a result of the topological patterning they are strongly repellent to water droplets which show contact angles up to @xmath2 @xcite .
this should be compared to more traditional ways of increasing the contact angle , surface coatings and chemical modifications of the substrate , where it is difficult to achieve an angle of more than @xmath3 .
superhydrophobic substrates have many potential applications , for example as materials for raincoats or windscreens .
the evolutionary advantage to the lotus appears to be the easy run - off which helps to clean the leaves of the plant .
droplets on a superhydrophobic surface can be in two states , suspended where the drop sits on top of the posts with pockets of air beneath it , or collapsed where it wets the grooves between the posts .
several authors have calculated the free energies of the suspended and collapsed states using approximations based on the cassie - baxter and wenzel laws respectively @xcite .
they have shown that both states can be thermodynamically stable with the phase boundary between them depending on the surface tension and substrate geometry .
it has also been argued that the suspended drop is often observed as a metastable state as it has to cross a free energy barrier to fill the grooves .
however the kinetics of the transition to the collapsed phase is not understood : it is not accessible to the equilibrium theories and it is hard to probe experimentally
. therefore in this paper we present a numerical solution to equations which are able to describe both the static and dynamic behaviour of droplets on topologically patterned substrates .
the droplet dynamics is described by the navier - stokes equations for a liquid - gas system .
its equilibrium behaviour corresponds to a chosen free energy functional so that appropriate thermodynamic information , such as the surface tension and the contact angle , are included in the model .
we solve the equations of motion using a lattice boltzmann algorithm .
this approach has a natural length scale , for fluids such as water , of order microns where much of the exciting new physics is expected to appear .
the method has already shown its capability in dealing with spreading on surfaces with chemical patterning @xcite .
in section 2 we summarise the algorithm and , particularly , describe the new thermodynamic and velocity boundary conditions needed to treat surfaces with topological patterning . in section 3
we present results for a substrate patterned by an array of posts and show that the patterning leads to a substantial increase in contact angle in agreement with experiments .
we then explore the kinetics of the transition between the suspended and collapsed droplet states .
finally we discuss directions for future work using this approach .
we consider a liquid - gas system of density @xmath4 and volume @xmath5 .
the surface of the substrate is denoted by @xmath6 .
the equilibrium properties of the drop are described by the free energy @xmath7 where einstein notation is understood for the cartesian label @xmath8 ( i.e. @xmath9 ) and where @xmath10 is the free energy in the bulk .
we conveniently choose the double well form @xcite @xmath11 where @xmath12 , @xmath13 and @xmath14 , @xmath15 and @xmath16 are the critical pressure , density and temperature respectively and @xmath17 is a constant typically equal to @xmath18 . the derivative term in equation ( [ eq : freee ] ) models the free energy associated with density gradients at an interface .
@xmath19 is related to the surface tension @xmath20 by @xcite @xmath21 @xmath22 is the cahn surface free energy @xcite which controls the wetting properties of the fluid . in particular @xmath23 can be used to tune the contact angle .
the dynamics of the droplet is described by the navier - stokes equations for a non - ideal gas @xmath24 + nf_\alpha , \nonumber \\ \partial_t n + \partial_\alpha(n u_\alpha ) & = & 0 \label{eq : ns } \end{aligned}\ ] ] where @xmath25 is the fluid velocity , @xmath26 the kinematic viscosity and @xmath27 a gravitational field .
the pressure tensor @xmath28 is related to the free energy by @xcite @xmath29 where @xmath30 and @xmath31 is the bulk chemical potential .
we solve the equations of motion ( [ eq : ns ] ) by using a lattice boltzmann algorithm .
this approach follows the evolution of partial distribution functions @xmath32 on a regular , @xmath33-dimensional lattice formed of sites @xmath34 .
the label @xmath35 denotes velocity directions and runs between @xmath36 and @xmath37 .
@xmath38 is a standard lattice topology classification .
the @xmath39 lattice we use here has the following velocity vectors @xmath40 : @xmath41 , @xmath42 , @xmath43 , @xmath44 , @xmath45 in lattice units as shown in fig .
[ fig : d3q15 ] .
the lattice boltzmann dynamics are given by @xmath46 where @xmath47 is the time step of the simulation , @xmath48 the relaxation time .
@xmath49 labels velocities of different magnitude , @xmath50 , @xmath51 .
@xmath52 is the equilibrium distribution function which is a function of the density @xmath53 and the fluid velocity @xmath54 , defined through the relation @xmath55 the relaxation time tunes the kinematic viscosity as @xmath56 where @xmath57 is the lattice spacing .
it can be shown @xcite that equation ( [ eq : lbdynamics ] ) reproduces the navier - stokes equations of a non - ideal gas ( [ eq : ns ] ) if the local equilibrium functions are chosen as @xmath58 a possible choice of the coefficients is @xcite @xmath59 where @xmath60 and @xmath61 .
the major challenge in dealing with patterned substrates is to handle the boundary conditions correctly .
we consider first wetting boundary conditions which control the value of the density derivative and hence the contact angle .
for flat substrates a boundary condition can be established by minimising the free energy ( [ eq : freee ] ) @xcite @xmath62 where @xmath63 is the unit vector normal to the substrate .
it is possible to obtain an expression relating @xmath23 to the contact angle @xmath64 as @xcite @xmath65 where @xmath66 and the function @xmath67 returns the sign of its argument .
equation ( [ eq : cahn1 ] ) is used to constrain the density derivative for sites on a flat part of the substrate . however , no such exact results are available for sites at edges or corners .
we work on the principle that the wetting angle at such sites should be constrained as little as possible so that , in the limit of an increasingly fine mesh , it is determined by the contact angle of the neighbouring flat surfaces . for edges ( labels @xmath68 in fig .
[ fig : postmask ] ) and corners ( labels @xmath69 ) at the top of the post each site has @xmath70 neighbours on the computational mesh . therefore these sites can be treated as bulk sites . at bottom edges where the post abuts the surface ( labels @xmath71 in fig .
[ fig : postmask ] ) density derivatives in the two directions normal to the surface ( e.g. @xmath72 and @xmath37 for sites labeled @xmath73 ) are calculated using @xmath74 where the middle term constrains the density derivative in the appropriate direction @xmath72 or @xmath75 . at bottom corners where the post joins the surface ( labels @xmath76 in fig .
[ fig : postmask ] ) density derivatives in both the @xmath72 and @xmath75 directions are known .
therefore these sites are treated as planar sites .
we impose a no - slip boundary condition on the velocity by determining the missing fields which fulfill the no - slip condition given by equation ( [ lb : velocity ] ) with @xmath77 .
this does not uniquely determine the @xmath32 s .
for most of the cases ( i.e. @xmath78 ) arbitrary choices guided by symmetry are used to close the system .
this is no longer possible for sites @xmath79 where four asymmetrical choices are available .
selecting one of those solutions or using a simple algorithm which chooses one of them at random each time step leads to very comparable and symmetrical results .
hence we argue that an asymmetrical choice can be used .
possible conditions , which are used in the results reported here , are listed in appendix a. the conservation of mass is ensured by setting a suitable rest field , @xmath80 , equal to the difference between the density of the missing fields and the one of the fields entering the solid after collision . in a hydrodynamic description of wetting contact line slip
must be introduced in some way . as with other phase field models
slip appears naturally within the lattice boltzmann framework .
the mechanism responsible for the slip is evaporation and condensation of the fluid because of a non - equilibrium curvature of the contact line @xcite .
we consider the superhydrophobic behaviour of droplet spreading on a substrate patterned by square posts arranged as in fig .
[ fig : substrate ] .
the size of the domain is @xmath81 and the height , spacing and width of posts are @xmath82 , @xmath83 and @xmath84 respectively .
a spherical droplet of radius @xmath85 is initially centered within the domain and just touches the post tops .
the contact angle @xmath86 is set on every substrate site .
the surface tension and the viscosity are tuned by choosing parameters @xmath87 and @xmath88 respectively .
the liquid density @xmath89 and gas density @xmath90 are set to @xmath91 and @xmath92 and the temperature @xmath93 .
simulation and physical parameters can be related by choosing a length scale @xmath94 , a time scale @xmath95 and a mass scale @xmath96 .
a simulation parameter with dimensions @xmath97^{n_1}[t]^{n_2}[m]^{n_3}$ ] is multiplied by @xmath98 to give the physical value .
for example , considering a @xmath99 mm droplet of a fluid of kinematic viscosity @xmath100 m@xmath101s@xmath102 and surface tension @xmath103 nm@xmath102 leads to @xmath104 m , @xmath105 s , @xmath106 kg . that implies @xmath107 kgm@xmath108 .
however , as with all diffuse interface models the liquid - gas density difference is unphysically small and the width of the interface is too large . this must be taken into account by renormalising the time scale .
[ fig : results1 ] shows the final state attained by the droplet for different substrates or initial conditions . for comparison fig .
[ fig : results1](a ) shows a planar substrate .
the equilibrium contact angle is @xmath109 as expected @xcite . in fig .
[ fig : results1](b ) the substrate is patterned and the initial velocity of the drop is zero . now the contact angle is @xmath110 , a demonstration of superhydrophobic behaviour .
[ fig : results1](c ) reports an identical geometry but a drop with an initial impact velocity . now
the drop is able to collapse onto the substrate and the final angle is @xmath111 .
these angles are compatible with the ones reported in @xcite .
m1cmm5cmm0.5cmm5 cm ( a ) & & & + ( b ) & & & + ( c ) & & & + superhydrophobicity occurs over a wide range of @xmath33 , the distance between the posts .
for suspended drops of @xmath85 and @xmath112 the drop resides on a single post and the contact angle is @xmath113 . for @xmath114
the contact angle lies between @xmath115 and @xmath1 with the range primarily due to the commensurability between drop radius and post spacing .
we now investigate the kinetics of the transition between the suspended and collapsed droplet states . for the parameter values used in the simulations presented in fig .
[ fig : results1 ] the state with the drop suspended on the posts has a slightly higher free energy than the collapsed state .
however as the drop penetrates the grooves the area of the contact between liquid and solid increases . because the substrate is hydrophobic this creates a free energy barrier hindering the transition from the suspended to the collapsed states .
work must be provided , by an impact velocity or gravity say , to allow the transition to proceed @xcite .
we follow the transition pathway by considering a spherical droplet of radius @xmath85 initially centered within the domain and just touching the top of the posts .
a gravitational field @xmath116 is turned on at time @xmath117 , and turned off at @xmath118 .
[ fig : snapse ] shows cross sections of the drop as it undergoes the transition from the suspended to the collapsed state for @xmath119 .
note how the substrate interstices are filled successively from the drop centre to its edges . [ cols="^,^,^ " , ] the figures show that both the surface and the volume energies increase during the transition .
hence , as the total free energy must decrease , the transition could not occur without the addition of a gravitational force .
the decrease in the gravitational free energy offsets the increase in the surface and volume terms allowing the transition to proceed .
essentially the addition of @xmath116 removes the barrier which the total free energy must surmount .
a lower gravitational field , @xmath120 , does not allow the drop to overcome the free energy barrier and it remains in the suspended state as shown by the dashed lines in fig . [
fig : energy ] .
for example , considering again a @xmath99 mm droplet of a fluid of kinematic viscosity @xmath100 m@xmath101s@xmath102 and surface tension @xmath121 nm@xmath102 , @xmath122 would correspond to 9.7 ms@xmath123 in physical units .
we have used a lattice boltzmann approach to solve the equations of motion describing the dynamics of a drop on topologically patterned substrate .
the approach allows us to simulate the dynamic and equilibrium properties of a drop with a given size , surface tension , contact angle and viscosity . because interfaces appear naturally within the model it is particularly well suited to looking at the behaviour of evolving drops .
in particular we have considered a droplet positioned on an array of posts and shown that it is possible to reproduce the superhydrophobic behaviour seen in experiments .
the ability of the algorithm to follow the drop kinetics has enabled us to investigate the transitions between the suspended state where the drop lies on top of the posts and the collapsed state where it fills the spaces between them .
we find that the substrate interstices are filled successively starting from the drop centre .
there are many avenues open for further investigation .
for example we are currently investigating how drops move across hydrophobic surfaces to compare to recent experiments .
it would also be interesting to follow the spreading of drops on surfaces with topological imperfections , a problem of concern in the quality of images formed in ink - jet printing .
we thank the oxford supercomputing centre for providing supercomputing resources .
ad acknowledges the support of the ec image - in project gr1d - ct-2002 - 00663 .
we list here the boundary conditions used to define missing distribution functions , i.e. those that stream from positions outside the simulation box . | arxiv |
Covariant formulation of physical equations?
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*(I searched for quite a while, but only was able to find contradictory statements. Some claim that general covariance is a defining feature of general relativity, but quite many claim this is incorrect. I think the easiest way to settle this would be showing explicitly how we can rewrite, for example, the Klein Gordon equation general covariant way.)*
Disclaimer: this is a brief answer, dealing with classical fields. To have a thorough understanding of the subject you should refer to books on GR and QFT in curved spacetime. A good read is the book *General Relativity* by Robert Wald.
You want to write down general covariant equations for some fields that reduce to the familiar ones (KG, Maxwell etc) when the metric is flat $g\_{ab}=\eta\_{ab}$.
One way to do this is the *minimal substitution* prescription:
* Physical quantities are described by the same kind of object, tensor fields (e.g. scalar field for KG);
* Equations of motion are modified by substituting the flat metric with the curved one $\eta\_{ab}\rightarrow g\_{ab}$, and partial derivatives with covariant derivatives $\partial\_{a}\rightarrow \nabla\_a$.
If you are familiar with gauge theories, in this way we are introducing a coupling to the gravitational field in the same way as when using minimal coupling to a gauge field.
**Examples** (your conventions may vary):
the Lorentz invariant Klein-Gordon equation
$$ \partial\_a \partial^a \phi - m^2 \phi = 0$$
becomes the generally covariant
$$ \nabla\_a \nabla^a \phi - m^2 \phi =g^{ab}\nabla\_a \nabla\_b \phi - m^2 \phi= 0.$$
Maxwell's equations become
$$ \nabla^a F\_{ab}=-4 \pi j\_b $$
$$ \nabla\_{[a}F\_{bc]}=0.$$
At this point it should not be hard to convince yourself that you go back to the original form of the equations if the spacetime is Minkowski.
Things get slightly more complicated with the [Dirac equation](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dirac_equation_in_curved_spacetime), and you need to consider spinors in curved spacetime and the spin connection.
Minimal substitution also works directly on actions/Lagrangians, as long as care is taken in dealing with the integration measure/[tensor densities](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tensor_density).
I emphasise that minimal substitution is *one* way to do what you want: you could clearly add to the equations terms that couple the fields to the curvature in a more complicated way, as long as it has the right covariance properties (e.g. you could add a curvature-dependent "mass" term to the KG equation), and you may have good reasons to do so.
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recently the subject of two - magnon excitations of quasi-1d quantum spin systems has attracted considerable interest .
theorists have long predicted that some of these systems will possess bound states @xcite , and there are now experimental indications of such bound states in the alternating chain material copper nitrate @xcite and in the spin ladder ( ca , la)@xmath0cu@xmath1o@xmath2 @xcite . 0.3 cm in addition to the bound modes there is a continuum of two - magnon states , which has been reported in inelastic neutron scattering from polycrystalline sr@xmath3cuo@xmath4 @xcite ( assuming an alternating chain model ) and copper nitrate single crystals @xcite .
although this continuum has been considered a rather uninteresting feature in comparison with the bound states , it actually possesses an interesting and rather complicated internal structure @xcite . with high resolution inelastic neutron scattering experiments it should be possible to study these features of the two - magnon continuum in parallel with studies of the bound modes . to facilitate these experiments , here
we discuss the nature of these interesting features of the continuum and show how they can be understood simply in terms of aspects of the one - magnon modes .
0.3 cm the two - magnon continuum states in a gapped 1d antiferromagnet are simply composed of two one - magnon excitations , since the interaction region is a zero matrix element for these unlocalized states . the energy of a two - magnon state composed of magnons with @xmath5 and @xmath6 is therefore given by @xmath7 with the usual crystal momentum constraints on @xmath8 and @xmath9 , @xmath10 thus the allowed states in the two - magnon continuum are given by the simple vector addition of fig.1 .
0.3 cm for a fixed two - magnon @xmath9 we can independently vary @xmath5 , keeping @xmath11 .
this gives a range of allowed two - magnon energies for given @xmath9 .
carrying out this `` scan '' in @xmath5 at each @xmath9 gives the full set of states in the two - magnon continuum .
interesting physics questions regarding this continuum include the determination of the upper- and lower- limit boundary curves of this allowed region , and the composition of the two - magnon states along and within these boundaries .
0.3 cm all this information is implicit in the one - magnon dispersion relation @xmath12 . in the following discussion
unless otherwise specified we will assume that @xmath12 is an even , periodic function of @xmath9 with period @xmath13 , monotonically increasing inside the range @xmath14 $ ] , with a single inflection point at @xmath15 .
we also assume that @xmath12 departs from its @xmath16 minimum and @xmath17 maximum values quadratically in @xmath9 , and that the inflection point lies within @xmath18 $ ] ) .
( this @xmath12 is abstracted from the simple alternating chain result , shown in fig.1 .
our discussion can easily be extended to more general cases . )
first we consider the lower boundary of the two - magnon continuum , which we call @xmath19 .
the @xmath16 two - magnon mode clearly has a lower boundary at @xmath20 , since this satisfies the momentum constraint @xmath21 and is the global minimum of free two - magnon energies . for other @xmath9 values
we wish to solve @xmath22 starting from the symmetric state @xmath23 , with energy @xmath24 , we can establish this lower boundary @xmath19 by shifting these momenta to @xmath25 , and determining whether any nonzero , physically distinct @xmath26 ( @xmath27 ) gives a lower - energy two - magnon state .
( see fig.2 for this construction . )
the condition that the initial , symmetric state itself has the lowest energy is @xmath28 which can be used as the definition of a globally concave " function .
( a function is locally concave if this is satisfied for infinitesimal @xmath26 . )
the lower boundary curve of the two - magnon continuum is given by @xmath29 if the one - magnon dispersion is globally concave .
0.3 cm both upper and lower boundaries will usually be extremal in the energy of two magnon states , so that they satisfy @xmath30 or equivalently @xmath31 the search for boundary curves of this extremal type can be considered a search for the minimum- or maximum - energy solutions @xmath32 of this equation ; once ( 7 ) is solved for @xmath32 , the boundary curves are then given by @xmath33 clearly one solution of ( 7 ) is @xmath34 , giving @xmath35 .
this may however not give the global minimum or maximum two - magnon energy at @xmath9 .
we shall argue below that the lower boundary is in fact _ not _ given by @xmath34 if @xmath36 is convex .
0.3 cm if the one - magnon dispersion relation @xmath12 is not locally concave over the full physically independent range @xmath37 $ ] , the concave region @xmath38 $ ] will be bounded by inflection points at @xmath39 .
for a two - magnon state with momentum @xmath40 ( which lies in the convex region of the one - magnon dispersion relation ) the lower boundary of the two - magnon continuum is not given by @xmath41 , since an infinitesimal perturbation into an unsymmetric state @xmath25 lowers the energy ;
@xmath42 the nature of the departure of @xmath19 from the symmetric state as we enter the convex region depends on the behavior of @xmath12 near the inflection point @xmath15 .
if the departure from the symmetric state @xmath34 is continuous , @xmath43 will be small near @xmath44 , and we can expand ( 7 ) to find @xmath45^{1/2 } \ .\ ] ] we can further simplify this by expanding in @xmath46 and using @xmath47 , which gives @xmath48^{1/2 } \big ( k - 2k_0 \big)^{1/2 } \ .\ ] ] thus if the fourth derivative @xmath49 is positive ( @xmath50 at this inflection point ) , the minimum energy state @xmath51 departs from the symmetric one @xmath52 as a square root of momentum .
0.3 cm the corresponding departure in energy of @xmath19 from @xmath41 is much less abrupt , and for small @xmath46 is @xmath53 \big ( k - 2k_0 \big)^2 \ .\ ] ] this piecewise continuous behavior and square - root departure in composition @xmath54 from symmetric states on @xmath19 near @xmath55 is illustrated by the alternating chain in fig.3 . in this model to leading order in @xmath56 ( see appendix ) one has @xmath57 , @xmath58 and @xmath59 , so @xmath60 and @xmath61 the location of this composition discontinuity could be used as an independent experimental determination of @xmath56 that does not require following @xmath12 over a wide range of @xmath9
. 0.3 cm between @xmath62 and @xmath63 the two - magnon lower boundary passes through states of increasingly unsymmetrical composition , reaching the limit @xmath64 at @xmath63 .
this is illustrated in fig.3 .
0.3 cm were @xmath65 negative we would find a discontinuous jump in the value of @xmath5 on the boundary @xmath19 at @xmath44 . in either case
we expect to see rapid variation in scattering intensities from states near this composition discontinuity .
the upper two - magnon continuum boundary , defined by @xmath66 can be found using a similar construction to fig.2 .
first note that the global maximum of energy of two - magnon states is @xmath67 , at @xmath68 ( equivalent to @xmath16 or any @xmath69 ) and consists of a symmetric state of two magnons , @xmath70 .
as we move away from this highest - energy state at @xmath68 , we can form analogous symmetric states with total momentum @xmath71 ( equivalent to @xmath72 and degenerate with a @xmath9 state ) from two single - magnon states with @xmath73 , as shown in fig.4 .
evidently this state has energy @xmath74 .
we can determine whether this is the maximum energy state at this @xmath9 by considering a symmetrically displaced combination @xmath75 , analogous to fig.2 .
the energy difference is @xmath76 which is negative for all @xmath9 in @xmath77 $ ] ( meaning that the symmetric state has the highest energy ) if @xmath12 is convex over the range @xmath78 $ ] . if this is satisfied the upper boundary curve of the two - magnon continuum is given by @xmath79 this is the case for our alternating chain example , as is shown in fig.4 .
it is also satisfied for the uniform @xmath80 heisenberg chain , for which @xmath81 ; since this is a convex function , ( 17 ) implies @xmath82 which is the well - known upper boundary of the two - spinon continuum @xcite . 0.3 cm if instead we encounter an inflection point @xmath47 in the interval @xmath78 $ ] , we will find a departure from @xmath83 along the upper boundary .
as in fig.3 this will be accompanied by a change in composition from the symmetric state @xmath84 .
0.3 cm since we have assumed for our example that the inflection point @xmath15 lies in the interval @xmath85 $ ] , we do not encounter an inflection point , and the function @xmath86 describes the entire upper boundary curve for @xmath87 $ ] .
this function is monotonically decreasing inside the range @xmath88 $ ] , and has a negative slope at @xmath89 , given our assumption that @xmath12 has a positive slope at @xmath90 .
reflection symmetry of the dispersion relation about @xmath89 then implies a cusp in the slope of the upper boundary curve at @xmath89 , as shown in fig.4 . 0.3 cm in fig.5 we show the complete result for the boundary curves @xmath91 and @xmath19 of the two - magnon continuum for our alternating chain example .
note that the two - magnon bandwidth minimum at @xmath89 is not zero ; the value @xmath92 is @xmath93 for the alternating chain .
a zero bandwidth at @xmath89 would follow for example from pure @xmath94 modulation in the one - magnon dispersion relation .
0.3 cm motivated by the alternating chain as a prototypical gapped 1d quantum spin system , we have assumed that the one - magnon dispersion relation is even , monotonically increasing inside @xmath95 $ ] , and has a single inflection point at @xmath15 inside @xmath85 $ ] .
this led to an upper two - magnon continuum boundary with a cusp and a symmetric composition @xmath96 everywhere , and a lower two - magnon boundary with a composition break at @xmath55 .
0.3 cm although these results are valid in general for alternating chains , in other quantum spin systems we may encounter a single inflection point in @xmath97 $ ] , or a different number of inflection points .
an example of more complicated behavior is provided by the two - leg ladder , which for sufficiently large @xmath56 has a one - magnon dispersion relation @xmath12 with a minimum at @xmath89 , a secondary minimum at @xmath16 , two inflection points in @xmath98 $ ] , and a maximum at an intermediate @xmath99 $ ] .
0.3 cm we expect to find a symmetric state @xmath100 at the lower boundary @xmath19 of the continuum when @xmath36 is globally concave , and an unsymmetric two - magnon state on @xmath19 with an energy @xmath101 when @xmath36 is a locally or globally convex function of @xmath9 . with more than one inflection point , boundary curves
will typically be composed of pieces with symmetric and asymmetric composition .
our results for the composition of two - magnon states along the upper and lower continuum boundaries imply the existence of discontinuities in the density of states on the continuum boundary and under certain conditions within the continuum .
we refer to any such discontinuity in the density of states as a caustic " .
0.3 cm consider the density of states in a system of @xmath102 spins with unit cell @xmath103 ; the number of one - magnon states @xmath104 in an interval @xmath105 is @xmath106 and for two - magnon states in @xmath107 it is @xmath108 since we observe two - magnon continuum states with specified total energy @xmath109 and total momentum @xmath110 , the number of states @xmath111 in a region @xmath112 is more relevant to experiment .
this density has a jacobean factor , @xmath113 note that the condition for a divergent density of states @xmath114 , which is a singular caustic , is @xmath115 which was exactly the condition ( 7 ) used to search for boundaries of the two - magnon continuum .
thus we expect to find a divergent density of states @xmath114 on the two - magnon boundary curves @xmath19 and @xmath91 .
0.3 cm unfortunately we can not invert the @xmath116 relationship and solve ( 22 ) for @xmath114 for a general one - magnon dispersion relation @xmath12 . we can however determine this density of two - magnon states in certain limits , including the case of states close to the boundaries .
0.3 cm first we consider the symmetric lower boundary @xmath117 .
( recall that @xmath41 gives the lower boundary of the two - magnon continuum for a range of @xmath9 , as discussed in previous sections . )
perturbing the momenta away from this symmetric point into the continuum of asymmetric states , we can invert @xmath118 infinitesimally and use ( 22 ) to find the density of states @xmath114 near @xmath41 .
this gives @xmath119 which evidently has a @xmath120 singularity as we approach @xmath41 .
this behavior is reminiscent of the van hove singularity in the density of states as we approach a band edge , although that single particle density is instead proportional to @xmath121 .
0.3 cm the asymmetric region of @xmath19 with @xmath122 also has a singular density of states , since @xmath123 there as well .
we may again solve for @xmath114 near the boundary using ( 22 ) , with the result @xmath124 where @xmath125 . the symmetric boundary formula ( 24 )
is a special case of this more general result . 0.3 cm a final special case is the density of states in @xmath126 along the line @xmath44 ; since @xmath47 this is a singular case . expanding ( 7 ) to @xmath127 ( the usual leading @xmath128 term vanishes ) , we find @xmath129^{1/4 } \
\bigg| e - 2\omega(k_0 ) \bigg|^{-3/4 } \ .\ ] ] although we have specifically discussed the singular density of states found at the upper and lower boundaries @xmath130 , we note that there may be caustics specified by ( 7 ) _ within _ the continuum as well , and that these will also have square - root divergences in @xmath114 as we approach the singular line . 0.3 cm we again use the alternating chain to illustrate this . in fig.6 we show points in the two - magnon continuum , generated with a @xmath114 distribution .
the divergences in @xmath114 on the upper and lower boundaries , border caustics " , are evident ( see also fig.10 ) .
fig.7 shows an enlargement including the asymmetric region @xmath131 ; a caustic _ within _ the continuum due to the solution @xmath24 of ( 7 ) is apparent . as an independent example of a two - magnon continuum , in fig.8 we show the one - magnon dispersion @xmath12 and two - magnon continuum for a two - leg spin ladder , as in fig.6 for the alternating chain .
the coupling strengths are @xmath132 and @xmath133 , and the analytic results used are summarized in the appendix .
0.3 cm although the ladder one - magnon @xmath12 has the locations of maxima and minima translated by @xmath134 relative to the alternating chain , the two - magnon continua of the two systems are qualitatively remarkably similar for small @xmath56 .
this is because a shift in @xmath9 by @xmath13 , for two magnons , is equivalent to zero .
close inspection reveals that the @xmath56-dependent effects are typically rather larger on the ladder than the alternating chain , presumably because the ladder dimers are coupled by twice as many links as the alternating - chain dimers .
higher multimagnon continua show features similar to the cusps and discontinuities of two - magnon states , although these will presumably be of much less experimental interest due to the weaker coupling of higher - lying states to experimental probes .
we shall nonetheless sketch the generalization of some of the simpler results for two - magnon systems to the @xmath135-magnon continua .
0.3 cm the energy of an @xmath135-magnon state is given by @xmath136 where @xmath137 again assuming a gapped one - magnon dispersion relation with the general features discussed in the previous section ( an even @xmath12 , monotonically increasing inside @xmath77 $ ] , quadratic behavior in @xmath9 near these endpoints , and a single inflection point @xmath15 ) , we can infer several features of the @xmath135-magnon continuum .
provided that the individual magnon momenta @xmath138 are below the inflection point @xmath15 , ( @xmath139 $ ] ) , the lower boundary @xmath140 of the n - magnon continuum is given by the energy of the symmetric state @xmath141 , @xmath142 this implies that for sufficiently large @xmath135 ( @xmath143 ) all the lower - boundary curves @xmath144 possess cusps at @xmath89 . since the departure of @xmath12 from @xmath145 for small @xmath9
is assumed to be of the form @xmath146 , the lower boundary curve will approach @xmath147 thus @xmath140 asymptotically approaches the line @xmath148 , with a residual @xmath149 parabolic component @xmath150 .
0.3 cm the upper boundary @xmath151 differs for even and odd magnon number . for an even number of magnons the upper boundary maximum energy @xmath152 occurs at @xmath153 . again assuming quadratic behavior near the extremum , @xmath154 , the symmetric solution @xmath155 with energy @xmath156 gives the upper boundary curve provided that we do not encounter an inflection point , @xmath157 .
once again this will be satisfied for sufficiently large @xmath135 , and all these even-@xmath135 upper boundary curves have a cusp at @xmath89 .
the behavior of this upper boundary for large @xmath135 approaches a constant with a negative parabolic component of @xmath149 , @xmath158 analogous to the result for the lower boundary .
the upper boundary for odd magnon number @xmath135 differs in that the maximum energy state has total momentum @xmath89 rather than @xmath16 , and a cusp at @xmath16 rather than @xmath89 .
the higher multimagnon continua also possess discontinuities in their densities of states @xmath159 , although these are qualitatively different from the results we have shown for the two - magnon case .
this is largely due to the fact that the @xmath160 mapping gives a simple jacobean ( 22 ) which leads to caustics where it is singular , whereas the @xmath161 multimagnon continua project a flat distribution in @xmath162 onto a smaller number of variables @xmath163 .
this involves an integration over @xmath164 variables , which smoothes the singularities seen in the two - magnon case .
0.3 cm as examples of these higher continua , in fig.9 we show the three - magnon continuum for our alternating chain example , and fig.10 shows the density of states encountered in a fixed-@xmath9 slice ( at @xmath165 ) through the two- , three- , and four - magnon continua .
( this figure is a histogram of points falling within @xmath166 , with an energy binning of @xmath167 , normalized as @xmath168 .
the binned points were selected from an initial flat distribution , @xmath169 , of @xmath170 points . )
0.3 cm the two - magnon continuum in figs.9,10 clearly shows the @xmath120 singular border caustics in the density of states , as given by ( 24 ) .
in contrast , the three - magnon continuum density @xmath114 has border caustics with only finite discontinuities in the density of states , and the four - magnon @xmath114 is continuous on the boundaries .
we have considered the multimagnon continua of 1d quantum spin systems , and have illustrated our results using the heisenberg alternating chain and two - leg spin ladder as examples .
0.3 cm the boundaries of the two - magnon continua that result from one - magnon dispersion relations similar to the alternating chain case are considered in detail , and general results are derived for these and higher multimagnon boundary curves . it is shown that these curves exhibit cusps and discontinuous changes in composition under certain conditions . the density of states @xmath114 in the continuum is also considered , and it is noted that @xmath114 can possess discontinuities and divergences on caustic " lines , both on the continuum boundaries and within the continuum . 0.3
cm we anticipate that it should be possible to identify these features of two - magnon continua through high - resolution inelastic neutron scattering experiments on candidate alternating chain and ladder materials , and that precise studies of these features may allow determinations of the parameters of spin hamiltonians through the study of relatively small ranges of @xmath163 space .
it is a pleasure to thank b. lake , g.i .
meijer , g. mller , s.e .
nagler , t. papenbrock , j. riera , r.r.p .
singh , d.a .
tennant and g.s .
uhrig for useful discussions and communications .
this research was sponsored by the laboratory directed research and development program of oak ridge national laboratory ( ornl ) , managed by ut - battelle , llc for the u.s .
department of energy under contract no .
de - ac05 - 00or22725 , and by the department of physics and astronomy , the neutron sciences consortium , and the chemical physics program of the university of tennessee .
0.5 cm 0.8 cm in this appendix we collect some results for the alternating heisenberg chain and two - leg ladder , which we used to illustrate aspects of multimagnon continuum states in the paper .
0.3 cm 0.5 cm the alternating chain hamiltonian is defined by @xmath171 where we assume cyclic boundary conditions .
the corresponding one - magnon dispersion relation @xmath12 can be written as a fourier series , with @xmath56-dependent coefficients ; @xmath172 where we have implicitly set the strength @xmath173 and unit cell @xmath103 to unity .
the fourier coefficients may be evaluated as a power series in @xmath56 using a strong - coupling expansion .
the @xmath174 series of ref.@xcite , which we use to generate the numerical results given in this paper , are 0.3 cm 0.3 cm we may use these coefficients to develop series for several of the quantities discussed here . in particular , the inflection point @xmath15 of @xmath12 is given by @xmath176 and the energy @xmath177 at the break point " @xmath55 ( see fig.3 ) on the lower boundary of the two - magnon continuum is given by @xmath178 the derivatives of the one - magnon energy @xmath12 at @xmath15 determine the nature of the asymmetric two - magnon lower boundary state for @xmath179 . to @xmath174 these are @xmath180 0.3 cm
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soft x - ray transients ( sxts ) are a subclass of low - mass x - ray binaries ( lmxbs ) that are characterized by episodic , dramatic x - ray and optical outbursts , which usually last for several months and recur on a timescale of decades . in the interim
the sxts are in a state of quiescence during which the optical emission is dominated by the luminosity of the faint companion star @xcite . in quiescence
the optical lightcurves exhibit the classical double - humped ellipsoidal modulation , which is due to the differing aspects that the tidally distorted secondary star presents to the observer throughout its orbit @xcite . in outburst
the high / soft and the low / hard x - ray states are commonly seen . in the high / soft state ,
x - ray emission is dominated by thermal emission from an accretion disc extending close to the last stable orbit around a black hole . in the low / hard state ,
the inner disc is believed to be truncated and emission appears to arise from an extended corona .
similar ideas are involved for the advective models proposed for the quiescent state @xcite , but with the disc truncated at larger radii .
the states of sxts are also classified by their x - ray timing properties ; the high / soft state shows low level red noise , whereas the low / hard state and very high states exhibit band - limited noise but with a low - frequency break at @xmath20.0230hz , and sometimes superposed qpos ( see @xcite and @xcite ) .
although the spectral and timing properties during the quiescent state have not been well studied , one might expect similar properties , as the structure of the flow is believed to be similar to that in the low / hard state .
the relatively high quiescent x - ray luminosity of v404cyg with respect to other sxts indicates that there is still some continuing accretion .
this is also supported by the short - term variability seen at all wavelengths in several quiescent photometric studies of v404cyg ( @xcite ; zurita , casares & shahbaz 2003 ) .
sub - orbital variability with an amplitude of 0.100.20 mag @xcite which is partly due to a @xmath26hr quasi - periodic oscillation ( @xcite ; @xcite ) is present in the optical .
the h@xmath6 line profile also changes significantly on short timescales @xcite and seems to be correlated with the continuum @xcite .
short timescale variations also appear in the infrared @xcite . at x - ray energies , _ rosat _ ( 0.12.4kev ) saw changes of a factor of 10 on timescales @xmath70.5 day .
more recent observations with _
( 0.3 - 7kev ) showed variability of a factor of 2 in a few ksec @xcite .
finally v404cyg is also a variable radio source on timescales of days , with typical variability in flux of 0.1 - 0.8 mjy @xcite .
the origin of the variability remains uncertain , the most likely explanations are magnetic reconnection events in the disc or optical emission from an advective region
. the other possibilities such as reprocessed x - ray variability and flickering from the accretion stream impact point are less likely @xcite .
to determine if just one type of variability dominates or if the variability is a combination of mechanisms on different timescales , it is therefore important to perform a comparative study of the class . in the optical ,
the faintness of the sxts has usually limited the time resolution one can practically achieve .
furthermore , observations have normally been constrained to a single waveband .
ultracamwith 4-m class telescopes provides a unique opportunity not only to study photometric variability on the shortest timescales , but also in more than one waveband simultaneously .
therefore we have embarked upon a programme to study the fast multicolour variability of quiescent sxts with ultracam .
our main aims are to study the multicolour variability of the brighter sxts and to study variability in the fainter ones , faster than previously possible .
we present here high time resolution multicolour observations of one of the brightest sxts , v404cyg .
multicolour photometric observations of v404cyg were taken with ultracamon the william herschel telescope atop la palma during the period 2002 sep 9 to 13 .
ultracamis an ultra - fast , triple - beam ccd camera .
the light is split into three wavelengths colours ( blue , green and red ) by two dichroic beamsplitters and then passes through a filter .
the detectors are three back - illuminated , thinned , marconi frame - transfer 1024@xmath81024 active area ccd chips with a pixel scale of 0.3arcsecs / pixel .
the ccds are cooled using a three - stage peltier device and water chiller , resulting in negligible dark current ( especially at these short integration times ) . with the frame transfer mode ,
the dead - time is essentially zero ( for further details see @xcite ) .
our observations were taken using the sloan @xmath9 , @xmath1and @xmath0filters with effective wavelengths of 3550 , 4750 and 7650 respectively .
for the first 5 nights ( sep 9 to 12 ) , we used an exposure time of 5.0sec , which was short enough to give reasonable counts in the @xmath1and @xmath0bands .
given the faintness of the object ( @xmath10=20.6 , @xmath11=18.4 ) and the short exposure times , few counts were obtained in the @xmath9 band . on the last night ( sep 13 ) we decreased the exposure time to 0.237sec . only data in the @xmath0band were usable .
from hereafter , we will refer to the data taken with exposure times of 5.0 sec and 0.237sec as the `` slow''and `` fast''data respectively .
the weather conditions during the observing run were on the whole very good .
the night of sep 9 suffered from severe seeing ( 2 ) during the end of the night .
no useful data could be obtained on sep 11 due to cloud .
the night of sep 10 was photometric , so we observed the flux standard bd+353659 @xcite in order to determine the @xmath9 , @xmath1and @xmath0band instrumental zeropoints , which were then used to calibrate the data .
on sep 14 , due to an earthing problem , the electronic bias level occasionally increased by a factor of 2 , however , this only affected runs 14(b ) and ( c ) .
a log of the observations is given in table[table : log ] .
the pipeline reduction procedures were used to debias and flat - field the data .
the same pipeline was also used to determine lightcurves for v404cyg and several comparison stars by extracting the counts using aperture photometry . as there is a line - of - sight contaminating star 1.5arcsec north of v404cyg
, we obtained the combined counts using an aperture sufficient enough to encompass both stars .
we determined lightcurves with different sized apertures , ranging from to 1.8 to 4.2arcsec .
the optimal and most reliable results , given the contaminating star , were obtained using a large aperture of 3arcsec .
the count ratio of v404cyg with respect to the local standard ( 3.6 s 75.8e of v404cyg ) was then determined by subtracting the count ratio of the contaminating star with respect to the local standard determined from images taken under good seeing conditions ( 0.7arsecs ) , from the combined count ratio of v404cyg ( i.e. v404cyg + line - of - sight star ) with respect to the local standard . the local standard was chosen to have a similar colour to the contaminating star .
the count ratio of the contaminating star to the local standard is 0.065 and 0.143 in the @xmath1and @xmath0bands respectively .
the magnitude of v404cyg was then obtained using the observed magnitude of the local standard , @xmath1=16.90 and @xmath0=15.12 ( @xmath70.01 mag uncertainty ) .
the magnitude of the contaminating star was @xmath1=19.87 and @xmath0=17.23 .
as a check of the photometry and systematics in the reduction and extraction procedures , we also computed lightcurves of a comparison star ( 13.2s , 17.1e of v404cyg ) .
the magnitude of the comparison star was @[email protected] , @[email protected] .
the mean @xmath1and @xmath0band magnitudes of v404cyg were 19.77 and 16.57 respectively .
we estimate the relative photometric accuracy to be 3.0 and 0.9 percent for the slow @xmath1and @xmath0band respectively and 6.0 percent for the `` fast''@xmath0band data . by co - adding all the images from run 10(b ) on sep 10 taken under good seeing conditions , we estimate @[email protected] for v404cyg .
[ lcurves ] [ flares ]
the x - ray transient gs2023 + 338 was discoverd during its ourburst in may 1989 by the all sky monitor aboard the ginga satelite @xcite .
its high x - ray luminonsity suggested that , like other x - ray transients , the system was a close binary with an accreting compact object .
the x - ray source was soon identifed with the known variable star v404cyg , which had been classified as a nova after its 1938 outburst @xcite .
spectroscopic observations taken when v404cyg was in quiescence revealed the companion to the x - ray source to be a g or early k - type star in an orbit with a period of 6.473d , which when combined with the secondary star s radial velocity curve implies a mass function of [email protected]@xmath13@xcite . later on , additional measurements determined the secondary star s rotational broadening , and refined the spectral type of the secondary star and the orbital parameters ; the orbital period is @xmath14=6.4714d and semi - amplitude of the secondary star s radial velocity curve is @xmath15=208.5@xmath16 , giving a mass function of f(m)[email protected]@xmath13 @xcite .
since this mass function , which provides a firm lower limit to the compact object s mass , exceeds the maximum mass of a neutron star ( @xmath23.3@xmath13 ; @xcite ) , the compact object in v404cyg is almost certainly a black hole .
optical photometry of v404cyg in the @xmath17-band revealed the secondary star s ellipsoidal variation @xcite but these were , however , severely contaminated by short - term variability .
therefore , in an effort to avoid these problems , @xcite observed the lightcurve of v404cyg in the @xmath18-band , where the flux from the k0iv star is substantially greater @xcite .
the analysis of the ellipisoidal variations , which results from the tidal disortion of the secondary star gives the binary inclination angle , combined with spectroscopic observations yields the mass of the binary components .
they concluded that the contamination in the infrared was small and deduced the black hole mass to be 12@xmath122@xmath13 .
@xcite estimated the interstellar reddening to v404cyg , by comparing its observed colours with those of a k0iii star , after allowing for the accretion disc contribution to the observed flux .
they obtained @xmath19 and a lower limit of @xmath20 .
however , as one can see , the reddening determined in this way depends heavily on the disc contamination in the optical , which the authors measure with large uncertainites
. a more accurate determination of the reddening was obtained by @xcite who obtained the @xmath18-band lightcurve of v404cyg in quiescence and determined the binary inclination angle by modeling the secondary star s ellipsoidal modulation .
assuming that the secondary star is a stripped giant @xcite they also determined limits to the reddening and distance to v404cyg , by matching the model stripped giant luminosity to that of the secondary star as predicted by the ellipsoidal model .
assuming no disc contamination in the @xmath18-band , a reasonable assumption given that the disc contamination measured in the @xmath18-band was found to be negligible @xcite , and 10 percent in the @xmath11-band , they obtained [email protected] ( 90 percent confidence ) .
although the determination of the reddening through this method is model dependant , the uncertainites in the disc fraction and model dependant parameters such as the binary masses and inclination angle are less in the infrared compared to in the optical . given the uncertainties in determining the reddening using optical and infrared data , throughout this paper we will use a range of values for the reddening , [email protected] and a central value of @xmath222.8 .
the optical lightcurve of v404cyg is dominated by the secondary star s ellipsoidal modulation , which is due to the observer seeing differing aspects of the tidally distorted secondary star .
this modulation gives rise to two maxima and minima per orbital cycle .
however , superimposed on the ellipsoidal modulation are the large 6hr flares seen previously @xcite and also many rapid flares ( @xmath20.5hr ) , similar to what is observed in the short orbital period sxts ( @xcite ; @xcite ) .
it is clear that the secondary star s ellipsoidal modulation is not linked to the variability , therefore if we want to determine the flux of the flares , its contribution must be first removed from the lightcurves .
figure 1 shows the observed data .
large amplitude flares which last a few hours or more , are observed only on sep 10 , 12 and 13 and are most likely related to the well known 6hr flare / qpo ( @xcite ; @xcite ; @xcite ) . on sep 9
no large flare is seen . in order to isolate the flux of the flare
we assume that the light produced by a flare is simply added to the quiescent spectrum , where the quiescent spectrum is the light from the secondary star s ellipsoidal modulation and the non - variable accretion disc .
we first de - redden the observed magnitudes using the central value for @xmath23 of 2.8 ( see section[background ] ) and the ratio @xmath24=3.1 ( @xcite ) , giving @xmath1and @xmath0extinction values of 3.34 and 1.79 mags respectively and then convert the sloan ab magnitudes to flux density .
we use the x - ray binary model described in @xcite with the binary mass ratio and inclination angle given in @xcite and @xcite respectively , to determine the ellipsoidal modulation .
the model is not set up to compute sloan magnitudes , so we first compute the johnson - cousins magnitudes and then convert to sloan magnitudes using the colour transformations @xcite . we shift the model ellipsoidal lightcurve so as to fit the lower - envelope of the observed lightcurve .
we use the data at phase 0.85 ( sep 9 ) to anchor the fit , since on this night the large 6hr flare is not seen and so the lower - envelope of these data most likely represents the light from the secondary star and non - variable accretion disc .
figure 1 shows the data and the scaled ellipsoidal model .
clearly the model fails to fit the @xmath1and @xmath0data near phase 0.0 ( sep 10 ) .
this suggests that the accretion disc light is variable , most likely due to a residual superhump modulation as is observed in other quiescent sxts ( see @xcite ; @xcite ) .
this will obviously introduce uncertainties in the subtraction procedure , however , we can obtain a good estimate for the flux of the flares , since on sep 12 and 13 the model fit partially matches the end and beginning of the large flares respectively . finally , the scaled ellipsoidal modulation is subtracted from the de - reddened lightcurve yielding the colour of the flares ( see figure 2 ) . one should note that the conversion from magnitudes to flux density is colour dependant . in order to estimate the scale of this effect , we determine the fluxes obtained using spectra with different power - law indices ( @xmath25 ) .
the spectrum of the flares has a mean flux density ratio of @xmath260.40 ( see figure 2 ) which corresponds to a spectrum with a power - law index of @xmath2 - 2 .
the ellipsoidal model has a colour ( @xmath1-@xmath0)=1.67 which corresponds to a spectrum with a power - law index of -2.8 .
using these models , we estimate that the conversion from sloan ab mags to flux density units introduces an uncertainty in the colour @xmath27 of @xmath210 percent .
it should also be noted that the residual superhump will introduce an additional uncertainty in the colour of the flare .
since the superhump originates in the outer parts of the disc , it is most likely to have a cool spectrum .
theoretical models for the behaviour of the quiescent accretion disc in v404cyg indicates that the outer disc is optically thick and has a temperature of @xmath22000k ( narayan , barret & mcclintock 1997 ) .
if this also represents the colour of the superhump , then assuming the superhump radiates as a blackbody , we estimate that it would add an additional uncertainty of 2 percent in the determination of @xmath27 .
note that these uncertainties are much less than that due to the reddening ( see section[flarecharacteristics ] ) .
[ profile ] although large amplitude flares are observed on more than one night , it is only on sep 10 that a large flare is observed throughout the event .
the shape of the large flares seem to be symmetric with similar rise and decay times . superimposed on these large flares
are many rapid events which last typically @xmath20.5hr . furthermore , superimposed on these flares ,
are still shorter term events on timescales of mins which show unresolved peaks ( see figure 3 ) .
this makes it difficult to determine the exact shape of the flare events ; there is an indication that some of the flares on the shortest timescales have a burst - like profile [ e.g. see flare ( b ) on sep 13 ] .
however , in general all the flare events appear to have a linear rise and decay . in table[table : flares ] we estimate some of the characteristics of the individual distinct flares which are shown in figure 3 .
the flares typically have a rise time of 2mins and a duration of 6mins . at first sight , once clearly notices that the monochromatic flux in @xmath0is larger than that it @xmath1 , at the peak of the large flares , i.e the flare at its peak has a relatively red spectrum . in general
the colour flux ratio @xmath27 of these flares increases , becoming more blue at the peak .
after the peak is reached , the flux and colour decreases becoming more red .
the exception is the large flare on sep 13 ; the colour seems to increase continuously as the flare proceeds .
the most prominent and distinct rapid flares are marked in figure 2 .
the mean flux ratio @xmath27 of the large flares is @xmath20.4 .
if we use the extreme values for the reddening @xmath23=4.0 and @xmath23=2.2 , then the flux ratio @xmath27 changes by a factor of 0.53 and 1.36 respectively . to test if the flaring in the @xmath1and @xmath0bands are simultaneous we calculated the cross - correlation function .
the cross - correlation function was symmetric and no time lag was found , so we conclude that the flaring in the two bands is simultaneous ( see figure 4 ) .
[ xccf ] lcccc date & flare & rise & decay & pds power - law index@xmath28 + & no . &
( s ) & ( s ) & @xmath1 @xmath0 + sep 10 & a@xmath29 & 240 & 110 & -1.23 -1.56 + & b@xmath29 & 104 & 100 + & b@xmath30 & 57 & 58 + & c@xmath29 & 65 & 55 + sep 12 & a@xmath29 & 322 & 242 & -0.96 -1.32 + & b@xmath29 & 62 & 54 + & b@xmath30 & 88 & 44 + & b@xmath31 & 62 & 187 + & c@xmath29 & 175 & 241 + sep 13 & a@xmath29 & 170 & 136 & -1.17 -1.49 + & b@xmath29 & 20 & 96 + & b@xmath30 & 22 & 78 + & c@xmath29 & 90 & 130 + & c@xmath30 & 140 & 140 + @xmath32power - law index 1-@xmath33 errors of 0.03 .
to compute the pds of the `` slow''data , we use the same flare lightcurves as described in section[lightcurve ] , but since we are only interesting in sub - orbital variability , and in order to preserve the flux in each band , we detrend the data for each night using the nightly mean and add on the mean flux level of all the data .
although the sampling of ultracamis perfectly uniform , we use the method of lomb - scargle to compute the periodograms @xcite .
the lomb - scargle method was chosen so that we could combine consecutive runs and confidently compute the periodogram . also ,
in order to allow a direct comparison with x - ray pds , we use the same normalisation method as is commonly used in x - ray astronomy , where the power is normalised to the fractional root mean amplitude squared per hertz .
the advantage of this kind of normalisation is that fractional rms amplitudes can be directly estimated from the level of the pds @xcite .
to compute the pds we use the constraints imposed by the nyquist frequency and the typical duration of each observation .
we then average the pds for each observing sequence .
we bin and fit the pds in logarithmic space @xcite and the errors in each bin are determined from the standard deviation of the points within each bin .
the white noise level was subtracted by fitting the highest frequencies with a white noise plus red noise model . to determine the pds for the `` slow''data we only use the data with the longest baseline i.e. during the nights of sep 10 and 12 .
this allows us to extend the pds to the lowest possible frequencies .
the derived pds is shown in figure 5 .
the shape of the @xmath1and @xmath0band pds are well described by a power - law with slopes of @xmath341.24@xmath35 and @[email protected] respectively ( 1-@xmath33 errors ) . on each individual night , the slope of the power - law changes ( see table[table : flares ] ) . to examine the systematic effects in our analysis
, we also computed the pds of the comparison star .
the pds was found to be flat , exactly as expected for white noise data .
furthermore , the auto - correlation function of the comparison star is a delta function , implying that the data are not correlated .
a qpo feature with a centroid frequency at 0.78mhz (= 21.5mins ) is present , not surprising given that one can clearly see variability on timescales of 0.5 - 1.0hrs in the lightcurves .
the fractional root mean squared amplitude is 3 and 1.3 percent for the @xmath1and @xmath0band qpos and was computed by integrating the gaussian function and taking the square root .
we used run14(a ) , run14(d ) and run14(e ) to compute the pds .
the other runs were not included because of the high noise level of the data , the result of an increase in the electronic bias level ( see section[observations ] ) .
the computed `` fast''pds is shown in figure 5 .
the general shape of the pds has a power - law shape with a slope of @[email protected] ( 1-@xmath33 errors ) . as a check we also computed the pds of the comparison star .
again the derived pds was flat , which is exactly as expected for white noise data ( see figure 5 ) .
the outer regions of the accretion discs in quiescent sxts and dwarf novae ( dne ) are assumed to be very similar .
therefore if the optical variability observed in the quiescent sxts originates from these outer regions , then they should have similar properties to those observed in quiescent dne .
@xcite has performed a study of the rapid variability in cataclysmic variables .
the slope of the pds in quiescent dne ( 1.6 to 2.6 ) seems to be in general steeper than those observed in quiescent sxts [ -1.0 to -1.52 ; @xcite and @xcite ] .
this suggests that there is either more low - frequency variability in the lightcurves of quiescent dne compared to quiescent sxts , or that there is more high - frequency variability in the sxts .
note that the former could be attributed to intrinsic variability associated with the stream / disc impact region or the white dwarf ( e.g. @xcite ) . on average
the slope of the @xmath0pds in v404cyg is steeper than the @xmath1slope , suggesting that there is more low - frequency disc variability in @xmath0compared to @xmath1 .
this difference could be attributed to more variability from outer regions of the disc , such as the stream / disc impact region or more high frequency variability in @xmath1from the inner disk .
thus one expects the slope of the pds to be dependent on the observed waveband .
@xcite determined the pds of the quiescent sxt a062000 and found a possible break in the pds at 0.95mhz , a feature which is also seen in the low / hard state of sxts ( see @xcite and references therein ) .
although the origin of the break frequency is uncertain , it could be related to the size of the inner advective region ; a low break frequency in quiescence would then be expected , as the advective region should be larger . if the break frequency is associated with a dynamical timescale , then it should vary as @xmath36 , where @xmath37 is the radius of the advective region ( see section[qpo - adaf ] ) .
furthermore , as noted by @xcite the break frequency most probably scales with some characteristic length scale , which could depend on other parameters , as well as the inner disc radius .
@xcite and @xcite showed that the observations of quiescent bh sxts can be explained by a two - component accretion flow model .
the geometry of the flow consists of an inner hot advection - dominated accretion flow ( adaf ) that extends from the black hole horizon to a transition radius @xmath38=@xmath39 @xmath40 ( @xmath40= @xmath41 is the schwarzschild radius for a black hole with mass @xmath42 ) and a thin accretion disk that extends from @xmath38 to an outer radius @xmath43 i.e. the radius of the accretion disc . a key feature of the adaf model of quiescent bh sxts is its low radiative efficiency .
the bulk of the viscously dissipated energy is stored in the gas and is advected with the flow into the black hole .
this naturally explains the unusually low luminosity of bh sxts , since in ns sxts , all the advected energy is radiated from the neutron star surface , resulting in a much higher overall radiative efficiency @xcite .
an adaf has turbulent gas at all radii , with a variety of timescales , ranging from a slow timescale at the transition radius down to nearly the free - fall time close to the black hole . in principle
, interactions between the hot inner adaf and the cool , outer thin disk , at or near the transition radius , can be a source of optical variability , due to synchrotron emission by the hot electrons in the adaf . for an adaf
the variability could be quasi - periodic and would have a characteristic timescale given by a multiple of the keplerian rotation period at @xmath38 @xmath44s . where @xmath37 is the absolute radius and @xmath45 is in units of @xmath40 .
one also expects slower variations , since the mass supply to the adaf originates at @xmath38@xcite .
it should be noted that it is difficult to produce such rapid variations using the thin disc models .
@xcite used the maximum velocity observed in the h@xmath6 emission line arising from the quiescent thin accretion disc to estimate @xmath38 .
however , they note that measuring the maximum velocity is difficult , and so their estimate of 10@xmath46@xmath40 for @xmath38 should only be considered as an upper limit .
if we assume that the 0.78mhz qpo feature observed in the pds ( see section[powerspectrum ] ) is the dynamical timescale at the transition radius , then @xmath38 lies at 10@xmath47@xmath40 , which is consistent with that estimated by @xcite .
we can write @xmath38 in terms of the accretion disc radius .
for the binary parameters of v404cyg the outer radius of the disc lies at @xmath43=@xmath48@xmath40 or 12@xmath3 , and so @xmath38 lies at 0.04@xmath49or 0.5@xmath3 .
it is interesting to note the similar timescales of the qpos we have discovered in v404cyg with those found in various x - ray / uv / optical observations of the double - degenerate lmxb , 4u1626 - 67 .
@xcite used fast ccd photometry to reveal the presence of 3 oscillations : the 130mhz pulsation ( i.e. the well - known 7.66s x - ray / optical pulsation of the neutron star ) , a 48mhz ( @xmath220s ) qpo ( a broad oscillation seen before in x - ray , optical and uv wavebands ) and a 1mhz qpo .
this latter oscillation had not been seen before , is not present in any x - ray observations , is quasi - sinusoidal in appearance , and is dramatically stronger in far uv hst data .
@xcite concluded that the first 2 oscillations were clearly x - ray driven and the optical / uv analogues were due to reprocessing in the disc / companion star .
however , the 1mhz qpo origin is extremely puzzling .
the timescale is actually the same as the pronounced x - ray and optical flaring seen from 4u1626 - 67 during the 1970s and 80s , but this flaring behaviour has vanished since the torque reversal that occurred in 1990 . with no x - ray oscillation to drive this process , @xcite suggested that the 1mhz qpo is due to `` warping '' of the inner accretion disc and is of an appropriate timescale for the radius of the inner disc that is set by the magnetospheric corotation radius . in this way , the modulation would be expected to be much greater in the far uv ( inner disc ) than the optical ( in the outer , shielded regions ) .
it is possible that , in spite of the fact that v404cyg almost certainly hosts a @xmath212 m@xmath50 black hole , this analogy can be applied from 4u1626 - 67 .
the difference is in the origin of the truncated inner disc , which for v404cyg in x - ray quiescence is expected to be in an adaf phase @xcite .
as one can see from figure 2 , on most of the nights there are numerous rapid flares ( @xmath70.5hr ) superimposed on the single large event ( @xmath2few hrs ) . given the uncertainties in the data , it is difficult to determine the shape and hence the physical parameters of these rapid events .
we can however comment on the general physical properties of the flares using the large events ( @xmath2few hrs ) . using the flare flux density lightcurves
we determine the flux density ratio @xmath27 and the blackbody temperature @xmath51 and equivalent radius @xmath52 . to determine the colour temperature corresponding to a given flux density ratio
, we integrate blackbody functions with the ccd and sloan filter response functions and then determine the @xmath27 flux density ratio . given this blackbody temperature
we can then determine the corresponding radius of the region that produces the observed dereddened flux at a distance of 3.5kpc @xcite .
also , using the flux density ratio , the power - law index @xmath6 of the spectrum ( @xmath53 ) can be obtained .
one can easily show that the power - law index is given by @xmath54 . for sep 9 ,
the flux density ratio @xmath27 remains constant at 0.5 ; @xmath6 and @xmath51 have constant values of @xmath2 - 2 and 5100k respectively .
for the single large flare events on sep 10 and 13 , @xmath27 is correlated with the flux of the flare ; @xmath27 peaks at @xmath20.3 ; @xmath6 and @xmath51 peaks at @xmath2 - 2.5 and 4100k respectively .
on sep 12 one can see that the blackbody radius and flare flux are correlated i.e. as the flare flux increases and decreases so does the equivalent blackbody radius .
the blackbody radius increases from @xmath21@xmath3to @xmath22@xmath3 . the same is seen during the decay of the large flare on sep 10 , but to a lesser extent .
however , it should be noted that the uncertainties in the reddening ( see section[background ] ) , which typically correspond to @xmath12700k in the @xmath51 estimates , are such that we can not comment on any colour or temperature variation during the flares .
the peak flux produced by the large flare arises from a region that has a projected blackbody radius of 2@xmath3 and the rapid flares most likely from smaller regions . in other words ,
the emitting area at the peak of the large flare covers at least 3 percent of the total disc emitting area .
note that given the data presented here , we can not state where in the disc these large flares arise .
however , it is most likely that the large flares originate in the outer regions of the disc ( see section[flarewhere ] ) . during the large flares observed in v404cyg
the power - law index of the spectral energy distribution is @xmath22.0 ( a range of 1.5 to 2.5 , depending on the flare ) .
it is difficult to explain this in terms of optically thin synchrotron emission , unless the electrons follow a much steeper power - law energy distribution ( @xmath55 ) . for
solar and stellar flares the power - law index of the electron energy distribution @xmath56 is @xmath22 @xcite , which corresponds to a frequency spectrum with a power - law index of @xmath6=0.5 ( @xmath57 ) .
the frequency power - law index oberved in v404cyg @xmath6 of @xmath22.0 implies a much steeper index for the electron energy distribution of @xmath56=5 .
however , given the uncertainites in the reddening and therefore in the flux density ratio @xmath27 ( see section[background ] ) , we find a range of values for @xmath56 of 3.6 to 7.5 .
it could be that the electrons are thermal and thus do not follow a power - law energy distribution . also , given that the geometry and physics around a black hole is presumably more extreme , such a steep index for the electron energy distribution is not completely implausible .
the simple model for the flares of blackbody radiation from a heated region of the disc s photosphere ( i.e. photospheric in origin ) is unlikely .
a more likely model for a thermal flare is emission from an optically thin layer of recombining hydrogen , which is essentially the mechanism generally accepted for solar flares .
we therefore determine the continuum emission spectrum of an lte slab of hydrogen and then calculate the expected flux density ratio @xmath27 in the @xmath1and @xmath0bands using the same method as the blackbody case .
we find that a continuum slab temperature of 8000k with a baryon column density of 10@xmath58@xmath59 ( taken from @xcite ) gives @xmath27=0.30 ; propagating the uncertainty in the reddening ( see section[background ] ) , we find the range for the slab temperature to be 5500k and 9100k . it should be noted that the hydrogen slab model does not include the contribution from balmer emission lines . since the @xmath1filter includes h@xmath60 ,
our determination of the flux density ratio @xmath27 is biased .
however , we can estimate the amount of bias given the h@xmath60 flux and equivalent width , 0.20mjy and 10 respectively @xcite . since the @xmath1filter has a width of @xmath22000 the contribution of the h@xmath60 emission line to the @xmath1flux density in v404cyg is only 1 percent , in constrast to that in aeaqr @xcite .
since we only have observations in two wavebands , we can not accurately determine the physical parameters of the flares .
however , it should be noted that the spectrum of the flare seems to be similar to that observed in aeaqr @xcite . using the colour information for the large flare events
, we can say that the large flares arise from a region which extends a projected area which has an equivalent @xmath52 of @xmath22@xmath3 .
one should regard the equivalent @xmath52 estimate as a lower limit , because the emission mechanism is unlikely to be blackbody .
in general the rapid flares seem to arise from optically thin gas which has a peak temperature of @xmath28000k in the continuum .
however , to obtain a more accurate estimate of the physical conditions of the flares , one must resolve the balmer jump and paschen continuum .
spectroscopic observations suggest that the whole disc participates in the large flares , since the whole h@xmath6 emission line profile changes @xcite .
this seems to contradict our earlier results , which suggest that the large flares arise from regions that cover only 3 percent of the disc s total area .
however , this most likely indicates that the emission is optically thin , or that the emission area is small .
also , given the low resolution of the spectroscopy , we can only really say that material from all around the disc is contributing , given that the line profile changes observed extend across the whole line profile and appear double - peaked .
it is not possible to exclude the flares from arising from only the inner regions of the disc .
@xcite have presented arguments that suggest the most likely mechanism for the flares is by local magnetic reconnection events in or above the accretion disc .
it is believed that a dynamo mechanism , driven by the strong shear produced by differential rotation , operates in accretion discs ( @xcite ) .
regions of oppositely directed magnetic fields develop within the disc or between the disc and corona and reconnect explosively , resulting in a flare @xcite .
the duration of the flare is directly related to the shearing timescale . as suggested by @xcite , assuming that the range of flare durations observed in the sxts reflect their location in the accretion disc , then the flares with the longest duration represent the shearing timescale in the outer parts of the disc .
thus the maximum flare duration should be limited by the outer disc radius and v404cyg should show short - term variability , similar to what is observed in a062000 .
the very rapid flares ( @xmath2mins ) observed in v404cyg ( see figure 3 ) have a similar timescale to those observed in a062000 @xcite and seems to support the scenario that the large flares ( @xmath2 few hrs ) are produced in regions further out in the disc than the rapid ( @xmath20.5hr ) and very rapid ( @xmath2mins ) flares . using the colour information about the large events ( @xmath2hrs )
, we can say that the large flares are produced from a region which extends an equivalent blackbody radius of @xmath22@xmath3 .
we can not determine the emitting area of the rapid flares ( @xmath20.5hr ) as the result may be biased due to the large flares .
however , if our interpretation of the 21.5min qpo feature is correct , then these rapid flares are most likely produced near the transition radius of the adaf , in the inner parts of the disc .
we can not determine the exact mechanism for the flare production .
the flares could arise in optically thin gas with a temperature of @xmath28000k , most likely in a corona above the accretion disc , or from optically thin synchrotron emission .
@xcite have argued that an adaf model is not required to reproduce the observed x
ray luminosities of quiescent sxts .
they propose a model which consists of a standard thin disc with a hot corona , powered by magnetic flares .
although this scenario seems appealing , it is difficult to see how the thin disc model could produce rapid variations .
however , it should be noted that the explosive magnetic reconnection model described in @xcite could produce rapid variations from a thin disc , similar to an adaf .
our observations suggest that for the rapid flares ( @xmath20.5hr ) at least , they are produced near the transition radius .
however , it is only by obtaining precise velocity information about the flares , can we begin to place constraints on the exact location of the flares in the accretion disc .
ts acknowledges support from the spanish ministry of science and technology under project aya200203570 .
rih is currently supported by nasa through hubble fellowship grant # hf-01150.01-a awarded by the space telescope science institute , which is operated by the association of universities for research in astronomy , inc .
, for nasa , under contract nas 5 - 26555 . vsd and trm acknowledge the support of pparc through the grant ppa / g / s/1998/00534 .
based on observations made with the william herschel telescope operated on the island of la palma by the issac newton group in the spanish observatorio del roque de los muchachos of the instituto de astrofsica de canarias .
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many reports have described sigmoid volvulus , but fatal hemorrhagic shock resulting from the rupture of the involved artery has not been reported as a complication of a sigmoid volvulus .
a 71-year - old man with slight abdominal pain and obstipation in hypotension died at a nursing home without seeing a doctor . at autopsy ,
a mesenteric hematoma and hemoperitoneum was observed with approximately 1,000 ml of blood in the abdominal cavity .
the sigmoid colon and the mesentery were twisted at an adhesion site of a sigmoid colon to an ileum , and the condition was determined to be a sigmoid volvulus .
the inferior mesenteric artery was incorporated into the twisted part of the mesentery , but remained patent , and its peripheral branch near the hematoma ruptured without histological abnormality .
since ischemic - reperfusion injury occurs with a temporarily occluded artery , the acute re - loading of blood flow may injure the distal vessels after spontaneous reduction of compression by loosening of the volvulus .
a colon obstruction may result in complications such as dehydration , shock and septic toxemia , all of which are life - threatening .
a sigmoid colon volvulus may cause ischemic changes in the large intestine through compression of the mesenteric vessels and reduction of the blood supply , which result in necrosis .
it is important for the patient to receive an emergent surgical decompression with the replacements of fluids and electrolytes , and the administration of antibiotics [ 24 ] .
however , in the case of a low grade obstruction with no sign of abdominal gangrene or peritonitis , non - operative treatments such as rectal tube insertion and sigmoidoscopic decompression are effective with few fatal complications [ 2,57 ] . in this report
, we describe an atypical case of a low grade sigmoid volvulus that resulted in death from hemorrhagic shock induced by the rupture of an inferior mesenteric artery branch following non - operative treatment .
the case was a male ( 71 years old , 45 kg in weight ) who was diagnosed with hypertension and medicated for depression .
he showed no symptoms and had no history of abdominal disorders or abdominal surgeries . at 12hours before death at a nursing home , the man felt a slight abdominal pain and obstipation , with pallid and frigid extremities , but he did not receive any medical examination or medications . at 4 hours before the death , his extremities were extremely frigid and showed severe pallor .
an intravenous drip injection of saline was started by a night nurse . at several hours after the injection , the victim was found in cardiopulmonary arrest , and attempts at resuscitation were immediately started by the nurse . at approximately 15 minutes after the arrest , the victim was confirmed dead by paramedics .
he had received no medical examinations by a doctor since the clinical symptoms appeared . at autopsy ,
no surgical scars were observed on the abdomen . a heavy massive adhesion between the sigmoid colon and ileum was observed ( figure 1 ) .
one end of the adhesion on the sigmoid colon was located approximately 60 cm proximal to the anus , and the other end of the adhesion on the ileum was located approximately 30 cm proximal to ileocecal junction .
the artery was running into the twisted part of mesentery , and was determined to be patent by the easy insertion of a probe ( figure 2 ) .
in the mesentery , an approximately 500 g hematoma and a perforated mesentery membrane were observed around the dilated descending colon . in the abdominal cavity , 500 ml of hemoperitoneum was observed .
histologically , the serosa was strongly fibrous , degenerated but anatomical anomalies were not observed at the adhesion .
the engorgement and hemorrhage were observed at the dilated colon wall , although very little necrosis was observed .
the ruptured vessel was a peripheral branch of the involved inferior mesenteric artery ( figure 3 ) .
no pathological abnormalities such as arteriosclerosis , aneurysm or arteritis that may have resulted in the arteriorrhexis were observed .
we speculate that the victim died from hemorrhagic shock induced by rupture of the peripheral branch of the twisted inferior mesenteric artery .
approximately 60 to 70% of all cases of large bowel obstruction are due to carcinoma of the colon .
volvulus at the sigmoid colon is the second most common cause of large bowel obstruction , and accounts for 5 to 10% of all cases .
previous abdominal surgery is the most common cause of intestinal volvulus , although anatomical anomalies , such as diverticulum and hernia , may cause intestinal volvulus . in this case , no previous abdominal surgery was reported and no anatomical anomalies were confirmed at autopsy .
the adhesion between the sigmoid colon and an the ileum became an axis of the sigmoid colon volvulus , which was highly fibrous and degenerated on histological examination .
past partial peritonitis may have been the cause of the adhesion . in the case of colon obstruction , bacteria and bacterial products
pass through the damaged bowel wall and enter systemic circulation , which may induce septic shock state . in this case , the victim fell into a shock state after the appearance of clinical symptoms such as constipation , abdominal distension and abdominal pain , which are known as distinctive findings of sigmoid colon volvulus . during the early stage of septic shock ,
vasodilatory mediators predominate and present warm extremities , so - called warm shock to patient . however , the extremities of this case showed pallor and were frigid after appearance of the symptoms .
hypersecretion of the dilated bowel and hypoabsorption of the damaged intestinal wall have been described to cause fluid loss and bring severe dehydration to the victim of large colon obstruction .
dehydration following sigmoid colon volvulus may induce hypovolemic shock , which corresponds to the cold shock state of this case .
the hematoma and hemoperitoneum amounted to 1,000 ml in the abdominal cavity of the present victim .
the ruptured vessel was the peripheral branch of the inferior mesenteric artery , which ran into the twisted part of the mesentery .
pathological abnormalities , such as arteriosclerosis , aneurysm and arteritis , may cause arteriorrhexis easily , but these abnormalities were not observed in the present victim . taking these findings into consideration , we suggested that hemorrhagic shock , and not septic shock , was the cause of death . to our knowledge
, fatal hemorrhagic shock has not been described in a case of intestinal volvulus . in intestinal volvulus ,
compression of the mesenteric vessels may occur very early , followed by blood flow decrease in the distal vessels .
when the blood outflow from the venous side is interrupted by volvulus , engorgement and frank hemorrhage into bowel lumen or wall may appear .
when the blood supply to arterial side is interrupted due to vasospasm or mechanical obstruction of the mesenteric arteries , both the intestinal wall and arterial wall fall into a relative tissue anoxia . in this case , ischemic changes were scarcely observed in the dilated intestinal wall , though engorgement and frank hemorrhage were confirmed probably due to a reduction in venous blood outflow .
the low grade twist of mesentery may have caused a brief and mild decrease in the blood flow of the inferior mesenteric artery , resulting in fragility of the arterial wall .
arterial patency by spontaneous loosening of the volvulus in this case may have caused the acute recovery of arterial blood flow and blood pressure .
however , the re - loading of blood flow may eventually result in the rupture of the fragile arterial wall , similar to an ischemic - reperfusion injury of a temporary occluded artery .
furthermore , persistent intramesenteric bleeding may enlarge the hematoma , perforate the mesenteric membrane , and result in the hemoperitoneum observed in this case .
the most common symptoms of sigmoid volvulus are described as abdominal pain , obstipation , vomiting and abdominal distention .
when a sigmoid volvulus is suspected , the diagnostic study is performed using a plain abdominal radiograph data such as coffee bean or
treatment of large bowel obstruction is designed to relieve colonic distention with treatment for dehydration , shock and toxemia .
the definitive treatment is surgical decompression of the obstructed bowel . in the case of a low grade obstruction with no sign of bowel gangrene or peritonitis , as in this case
, it is sufficient to relieve the obstruction by non - operative treatments such as rectal tube insertion and sigmoidoscopic decompression without significant complications [ 57 ] .
however , a fatal mesenteric hemorrhage can be induced by the rupture of twisted vessels following spontaneous sigmoid volvulus improvement .
many reports have demonstrated the cause , diagnosis , treatments and complications of colon obstruction .
this is the first report on the fatal complication of hemorrhagic shock following a sigmoid colon volvulus . | pubmed |
since the experimental realization of the first atomic gaseous bose - einstein condensates a few years ago @xcite , the physics of dilute bose gases has been considered with a renewed interest .
one fascinating aspect of these new systems is the possibility to accumulate in a single quantum state a large fraction of the atoms confined in a trap . at very low temperature ,
a simple theoretical description of the dynamics of these systems is obtained by neglecting the uncondensed atoms , and by considering the wave function of the condensate , which obeys a schrdinger equation with a non linear term originating from the mean - field interactions between the atoms .
such an approach neglects two- and more - particle correlations and is valid under a weak - interaction condition which is usually stated in terms of the density @xmath9 and the scattering length @xmath10 of the gas as @xmath11 .
current gaseous condensates satisfy such a condition .
nevertheless effects beyond the gross - pitaevskii equation may be considered at zero temperature ; also finite temperature phenomena are not accounted for by the pure state mean field approach .
more complex theories have been developed in order to cope with effects beyond the gross - pitaevskii equation : bogoliubov s approach takes into account the next term in the @xmath12 expansion @xcite .
also quantum kinetic theories have been developed to study the formation of the condensate and to include the effect of the non - condensed particles @xcite .
unfortunately the corresponding calculations are quite heavy for 3d non - homogeneous systems such as trapped gases , and this constitutes a first limitation to the use of these methods .
also approximations used in some of these mean field theories are not under rigorous control , making it difficult to assess their domain of validity ( for a review see e.g. @xcite ) .
therefore a computational scheme capable to provide exact results can have a great importance both from a purely theoretical point of view and for a quantitative analysis of experimental data .
when the bose gas is at thermal equilibrium such an exact numerical calculation of the properties of the gas is available , using the quantum monte - carlo techniques , based on feynman path integral formulation of quantum mechanics @xcite .
the aim of this paper is to present an alternative exact and numerically tractable solution to the problem of the interacting bose gas , a method not restricted to the case of thermal equilibrium but which allows for the study of the dynamics of the gas .
the method is based on a stochastic evolution of hartree states , in which all atoms have the same wave function , these hartree states being either fock states ( fixed number of atoms ) or coherent states . as a particular case of this solution with coherent states , we recover the stochastic scheme corresponding to the evolution of the density operator of the system in the positive @xmath8-representation @xcite .
this evolution is known to lead to strong unstability problems , which fortunately do not show up for other implementations of the present method .
the outline of the paper is the following : in section [ sec : stoch_form ] , we present the stochastic formulation of the evolution of these hartree states which , after average over the stochastic component , leads to the exact evolution .
section [ sec : schemes ] is devoted to the presentation of two particular schemes implementing this stochastic formulation .
we first present a simple scheme , which minimizes the statistical spread of the calculated @xmath0-atom density matrix .
we also investigate a more elaborate scheme in which the trace of the calculated density matrix remains strictly constant in the evolution . with this constraint ,
we recover for coherent states the known stochastic simulation associated with the positive @xmath8-representation @xcite .
finally we investigate in sections [ sec : mc ] and [ sec:1d ] two examples , a two - mode model system and a one - dimensional bose gas respectively .
these examples illustrate the accuracy and the limitations of the method . generally speaking we find that the simple scheme simulations are only limited by the computation power : the number of realizations needed for a good statistical accuracy increases exponentially with time for the simulation with fock states . on the contrary the simulations with constant trace are subject to divergences of the norms of the stochastic wave functions in finite time , a phenomenon already known for coherent states in the context of the positive @xmath8-representation @xcite .
the hamiltonian of the trapped interacting bose gas under exam can be written in terms of the bose field operator @xmath13 as : @xmath14 where @xmath15 is the set of spatial coordinates of a particle , @xmath16 is the single particle hamiltonian in the external confining potential @xmath17 and where interactions are assumed to occur via a two - body potential @xmath18 . in practice
we consider the dilute gas and the low temperature regimes , which correspond respectively to @xmath19 and @xmath20 for a three - dimensional problem ( @xmath21 is the thermal de broglie wavelength ) .
the true interaction potential can then be replaced by a simpler model potential leading to the same scattering length @xmath10 provided that the range @xmath22 of this model potential is much smaller than the healing length @xmath23 and than @xmath24 @xcite .
this ensures that the physical results do not depend on @xmath22 . for simplicity we will use here repulsive gaussian potentials corresponding to a positive scattering length @xmath25 .
from a mathematical point of view , the exact evolution of the @xmath0-body density matrix @xmath1 can be obtained from the hamiltonian ( [ eq : hamilt ] ) using the quantum - mechanical equation of motion @xmath26\ ] ] but any concrete calculation is impracticable even for moderate particle numbers @xmath0 , due to the multi - mode nature of the problem leading to a huge dimensionality of the @xmath27body hilbert space .
for this reason approximate theories have been developed in order to get useful results at least in some specific ranges of parameters ; the simplest one is the so - called mean - field theory , in which the @xmath0-particle density matrix is approximated by a fock state hartree ansatz @xmath28 the evolution of the normalized _ condensate wave function _
@xmath29 is determined using either a factorization approximation in the evolution equation for the field operator @xcite or a variational procedure @xcite .
the result is the well - known mean - field equation @xmath30 for an interaction potential @xmath18 modeled by a contact term @xmath31 ( where @xmath32 in a three - dimensional problem ) it reduces to the gross - pitaevskii equation commonly used to analyze the dynamics of pure bose - einstein condensed gases .
a first attempt to improve the accuracy of the hartree ansatz ( [ eq : hartreeansatz ] ) is to allow for a stochastic contribution @xmath33 in the evolution of the macroscopic wave function @xmath29 : @xmath34 in all this paper the noise @xmath33 is treated in the standard ito formalism @xcite : it is assumed to have a zero mean @xmath35 and to have a variance @xmath36 ; a deterministic contribution is given by the force " term @xmath37 . in this framework , the @xmath0-body density matrix would result from the stochastic mean over noise or , in other terms , from a mean over the probability distribution @xmath38 in the functional space of the wave functions @xmath29 : @xmath39 an immediate advantage of this prescription over the pure state ansatz eq.([eq : hartreeansatz ] ) is that it could deal with finite temperature problems @xcite .
however as shown in [ subsec : valid_stoch ] , the simple generalization eq.([eq : hartreeevstoch1 ] ) of the gross - pitaevskii equation can not lead to an exact solution of the @xmath0-body problem @xcite .
therefore we have to enlarge the family of dyadics over which we expand the density operator ; more precisely we use hartree dyadics in which the wave functions in the bra and in the ket are different : @xmath40 the two wave functions @xmath41 and @xmath42 are assumed to evolve according to ito stochastic differential equations : @xmath43 the expansion eq.([eq : hartreeansatzstoch1 ] ) is then replaced by @xmath44 we will see in the following that within this extended hartree ansatz one can find a stochastic evolution for @xmath7 reproducing the exact time evolution .
actual calculations ( see [ sec : mc ] and [ sec:1d ] ) will be performed with a monte - carlo technique , in which the evolution of the probability distribution @xmath45 is simulated by a large but finite number @xmath46 of independent realizations @xmath47 , @xmath48 . at any time the ( approximate ) density matrix @xmath1 is given by the mean over such an ensemble of wave functions : @xmath49 the expectation value of any operator @xmath50 is thus expressed by : @xmath51 for an hermitian operator one can equivalently consider only the real part of this expression since the imaginary part is vanishingly small in the large @xmath52 limit .
consider as an example the one - particle density matrix of the gas , usually defined as : @xmath53 inserting in this expression our form of the complete density matrix ( [ eq : stochmean ] ) , we obtain the simple result @xmath54 from which it is easy to obtain the spatial density @xmath55 and the correlation function @xmath56 .
also , the condensate fraction can be obtained from the largest eigenvalue of @xmath57 .
* remarks : * 1 . the desired stochastic evolution , which has to satisfy tr@xmath58=1 $ ] , can not preserve the normalization of @xmath7 to unity ; we can write indeed @xmath59=\big\langle { \langle\phi_2(t)|\phi_1(t)\rangle^n}\big\rangle_{\rm stoch}=1\ ] ] which for @xmath60 imposes @xmath61 .
2 . the expansion eq.([eq : hartreeansatzstoch2 ] )
is always possible . using the identity @xmath62 where the functions @xmath63 have a uniform distribution over the unit sphere in the functional space , we obtain @xmath64 we write the matrix elements @xmath65 as @xmath66 and we set @xmath67 and @xmath68 .
putting @xmath69 and reindexing @xmath70 as a single index @xmath71 we recover the expansion eq.([eq : stochmean ] ) .
note that this expansion is not unique and does not have the pretension to be the most efficient one .
for instance if the system is initially in a hartree state @xmath72 , such a procedure is clearly not needed since one has just to set @xmath73
. this will be the case of the numerical examples in sections [ sec : mc ] and [ sec:1d ] . in this subsection
we calculate the stochastic time evolution during an infinitesimal time interval @xmath74 of the dyadic @xmath75 given in eq.([eq : decorransatz ] )
. this will be used later in a comparison with the exact master equation .
after @xmath76 , the dyadic @xmath77 has evolved into : @xmath78 where @xmath79 and @xmath80 , defined according to ( [ eq : hartreeevstoch2 ] ) , contain both the deterministic contribution @xmath81 and the stochastic one @xmath82 . splitting each contribution into a longitudinal and an orthogonal component with respect to @xmath83 and isolating a gross - pitaevskii term in the deterministic contribution
, we can write : @xmath84 our choice of the gross - pitaevskii term is the following one : @xmath85\phi_\alpha(x ) \nonumber \\ & - & \frac{1}{i\hbar}\left[\frac{(n-1)}{2}\frac { { \left\langle \phi_\alpha \phi_\alpha | v | \phi_\alpha\phi_\alpha \right\rangle } } { { \left\|\phi_\alpha\right\|}^4 } \right]\phi_\alpha(x ) .
\label{eq : gpcorr}\end{aligned}\ ] ] the first term gives the standard gross - pitaevskii evolution , including the kinetic term , the potential energy of the trap and the mean - field interaction energy ; the second term , which arises naturally because we are considering fock states ( rather than coherent states as commonly done ) takes into account the difference between the total mean - field energy per particle of the condensate and its chemical potential @xmath86 @xcite .
we split the field operator in its longitudinal and transverse components , keeping in mind that the wave functions @xmath83 are not of unit norm : @xmath87 with @xmath88 the relevant bosonic commutation relations then read : @xmath89 = { \left\|\phi_{\alpha}\right\|}^2 \qquad \mbox{and } \qquad [ \hat{a}_{\phi_\alpha},\delta { \hat\psi^\dagger}_\alpha(x)]=0.\ ] ] we will also need the projector @xmath90 onto the subspace orthogonal to @xmath91 : @xmath92= \psi(x , x',\ldots ) -\frac{\phi_\alpha(x)}{||\phi_\alpha||^2}\int dy\ ; \phi_\alpha^*(y)\,\psi(y , x',\ldots).\ ] ] this projector arises in the calculation as we have introduced a component of the field operator orthogonal to @xmath83 . using @xmath93
we shall transform integrals involving @xmath94 as follows : @xmath95\delta { \hat\psi^\dagger}_\alpha(x).\ ] ] inserting these definitions in ( [ eq : sigmat+dt ] ) the expression for @xmath77 at time @xmath96 can be written as @xmath97 where the notation _ e.c .
_ stands for the _ exchanged _ and _ conjugate _ of a quantity , that is the complex conjugate of the same quantity after having exchanged the indices 1 and 2 .
the explicit expressions for the @xmath98 are : @xmath99dt+ f_1^\perp(x)dt+ db_1^\perp(x)+(n-1)d \gamma_1\ ; d b_1^\perp(x ) + n\;d b_1^\perp(x)\;d\gamma_2^*\right\ } \label{toto } \\ & & s{^{(2)}}_1(x , x')=\frac{\sqrt{n(n-1)}}{2}d b_1^\perp(x)\;d b_1^\perp(x ' ) \\ & & s{^{(1,1)}}(x , x')=n\;d b_1^\perp(x)\;d b_2^{\perp * } ( x ' ) .
\label{eq : evstoch2}\end{aligned}\ ] ] analogous expressions for @xmath100 , @xmath101 , @xmath102 are obtained by exchanging the indices 1 and 2 . in the next subsection
, we evaluate the exact evolution of the same dyadic during a time interval @xmath74 , so that we can determine the constraints on the force and noise terms entering into these equations .
to make the stochastic scheme described in the previous sections equivalent to the exact dynamics as it is given by ( [ eq : hamilt ] ) , the final result of the previous subsection ( [ eq : evstoch])-([eq : evstoch2 ] ) has to be compared with the exact evolution of the density matrix @xmath75 .
consider a dyadic @xmath103 at time @xmath104 ; according to the equation of motion ( [ eq : exactev ] ) , after an infinitesimal time step @xmath74 it has evolved into : @xmath105 where the @xmath106 are given by @xmath107\\ & & e{^{(1)}}_1(x)=\frac{dt\sqrt{n}}{i\hbar } { \mathcal q}_1^{(x)}\left [ \left(h_0 + \frac{(n-1)}{{\left\|\phi_1\right\|}^2}\;\int\!dx'\;v(x - x ' ) { \left|\phi_1(x')\right|}^2\right)\phi_1(x)\right ] \\ & & e{^{(2)}}_1(x , x')=\frac{dt\sqrt{n(n-1)}}{2i\hbar}\ ; { \mathcal q}_1^{(x)}{\mathcal q}_1^{(x')}[v(x - x')\phi_1(x)\phi_1(x ' ) ] .
\label{eq : evexacte2}\end{aligned}\ ] ] analogous expressions for @xmath108 , @xmath109 , @xmath110 are obtained by exchanging the indices 1 and 2 .
the similarity of the structures of ( [ eq : evstoch ] ) and ( [ eq : evexacte ] ) suggests the possibility of a stochastic scheme equivalent to the exact evolution : to achieve this , it is necessary to find out specific forms of deterministic ( [ eq : detf ] ) and stochastic ( [ eq : stochdb ] ) terms for which the mean values of the @xmath111 equal the @xmath112 : @xmath113 from the last equation ( [ eq : condit4 ] ) , it follows immediately why independent bras and kets are needed in the ansatz ( [ eq : decorransatz ] ) : in the case @xmath114 such a condition would in fact lead to a vanishing orthogonal noise and finally to the impossibility of satisfying ( [ eq : condit3 ] ) . in terms of the different components ,
these conditions can be rewritten as : @xmath115 + n\overline{d\gamma_1 d\gamma_2^ * } = 0 \label{eq : cond1 } \\ & & f_1^\perp(x)\;d t+(n-1){\overline{d b_1^\perp(x)\,d\gamma_1 } } +
n { \overline{d b_1^\perp(x)\,d\gamma_2^ * } } = 0 \label{eq : cond2 } \\ & & f_2^\perp(x)\;d t+(n-1){\overline{d b_2^\perp(x)\,d\gamma_2 } } + n { \overline{d b_2^\perp(x)\,d\gamma_1^ * } } = 0 \label{eq : cond2bis } \\ & & { \overline{d b_\alpha^\perp(x)d b_\alpha^\perp(x')}}=\frac{d t}{i\hbar } { \mathcal q}_\alpha^{x } { \mathcal q}_\alpha^{x ' } \left[v(x - x ' ) \phi_\alpha(x)\phi_\alpha(x')\right ] \label{eq : cond3 } \\ & & { \overline{d b_1^\perp(x ) { d b_2^\perp}^*(x')}}=0 .
\label{eq : cond4}\end{aligned}\ ] ] as we shall discuss in detail in
[ sec : schemes ] , several different stochastic schemes can be found satisfying ( [ eq : cond1])-([eq : cond4 ] ) ; each of them gives an evolution identical in average to the exact one , but the statistical properties can be very different . up to now
we have worked out the case of a fock state ansatz @xmath116 .
actually coherent states rather than fock states are generally used , both in quantum optics and in condensed matter physics .
we now show that our stochastic procedure also applies with a coherent state ansatz of the form : @xmath117 with @xmath118 where @xmath119 is the mean number of particles .
we have included here a prefactor @xmath120 which was absent in the case of the fock state ansatz eq.([eq : decorransatz ] ) ; in the fock state case indeed such a prefactor could be reincluded into the definition of @xmath121 and @xmath122 .
the wave functions @xmath123 and the prefactor factor @xmath124 evolve according to ito stochastic differential equations @xmath125 splitting the field operator as @xmath126 and using @xmath127 we find that the equivalence of the stochastic scheme and the exact evolution translates into the set of conditions : @xmath128 as we shall see in [ sec : schemes ] , such conditions are satisfied by several stochastic schemes .
very remarkably , the stochastic evolution deduced from the positive @xmath8-representation @xcite arises naturally as one of them . within this coherent state ansatz
the one - particle density matrix is evaluated using @xmath129 in a practical implementation of the simulation it turns out to be numerically more efficient to represent @xmath120 as the exponential of some quantity @xmath130 and to evolve @xmath131 according to the stochastic equation @xmath132\nonumber \\ & & -\frac{\bar{n}dt}{2i\hbar}\int dx\int dx'\ ; v(x - x ' ) \left[|\phi_1(x)|^2|\phi_1(x')|^2-|\phi_2(x)|^2|\phi_2(x')|^2 \right].\end{aligned}\ ] ]
in the previous section we have derived the conditions that a stochastic scheme has to satisfy in order to recover the exact evolution given by the hamiltonian ( [ eq : hamilt ] ) ; in the case of the fock state ansatz ( [ eq : decorransatz ] ) , we get to the system ( [ eq : cond1])-([eq : cond4 ] ) , while in the case of the coherent state ansatz ( [ eq : coheransatz ] ) we get to the conditions ( [ eq : condcoh1])-([eq : condcoh4 ] ) . as the number of these equations is actually smaller than the number of unknown functions there is by no mean uniqueness of the solutions , that is of the simulation schemes .
we need a strategy to identify interesting solutions .
we therefore start this section by considering various indicators of the statistical error of the simulation ( [ subsec : growth ] ) which can be used as guidelines in the search for simulation schemes .
these indicators are defined as variances of relevant quantities which are conserved in the exact evolution but which may fluctuate in the simulation .
we show that these indicators are non decreasing functions of time ; attempts to minimize the time derivative of a specific indicator will lead to particular implementations of the general stochastic method , such as the _ simple _ scheme ( [ subsec : simple ] ) and the _ constant trace _ scheme ( [ subsec : constant ] ) .
the first indicator that we consider measures the squared deviation of the stochastic operator @xmath75 from the exact density operator @xmath133 : @xmath134}\big\rangle_{\rm stoch } \nonumber \\ & = & \big\langle{\mbox{tr}[\sigma^{\dagger}(t)\sigma(t)]}\big\rangle_{\rm stoch } - \mbox{tr}[\rho(t)^2 ] .
\label{eq : def_delta}\end{aligned}\ ] ] we now show that @xmath135 is a non - decreasing function of time . when the stochastic scheme satisfies the validity conditions derived in the previous section , we can write the stochastic equation for @xmath77 as : @xmath136 + d\sigma_s\ ] ] where @xmath137 is a zero - mean noise term linear in @xmath82 ( and @xmath138 for the coherent state simulation ) . in the case of simulation with fock states
it is given by @xmath139 in the case of simulation with coherent states it is given by @xmath140 we calculate the variation of @xmath141 during @xmath74 , replacing @xmath77 by @xmath142 in eq.([eq : def_delta ] ) and keeping terms up to order @xmath74 .
using the invariance of the trace in a cyclic permutation and averaging over the noise between @xmath104 and @xmath96 we finally obtain @xmath143}\big\rangle_{\rm stoch},\ ] ] which is a positive quantity .
minimization of this quantity is the subject of [ subsec : simple ] .
physically @xmath144 means that the impurity of the stochastic density operator @xmath77 always increases in average , while the exact density operator has a constant purity @xmath145 $ ] .
the second kind of indicator that we consider measures the statistical error on constants of motion of the exact evolution . consider a time independent operator @xmath146 commuting with the hamiltonian .
the stochastic evolution leads to an error on the expectation value of @xmath146 with a variance given by the ensemble average of @xmath147-\mbox{tr}[x\rho(t)]\big|^2 } \big\rangle_{\rm stoch}\nonumber \\ & = & \big\langle{\big|\mbox{tr}[x\sigma(t)]\big|^2}\big\rangle_{\rm stoch } - \big|\mbox{tr}[x\rho(t)]\big|^2.\end{aligned}\ ] ] from eq.([eq : evol_compacte ] ) we obtain the variation after a time step @xmath74 of the expectation value of @xmath146 along a stochastic trajectory :
@xmath148 ) = \frac{dt}{i\hbar}\mbox{tr}\left(x[{\mathcal h},\sigma]\right ) + \mbox{tr}[xd\sigma_s].\ ] ] using the invariance of the trace under cyclic permutation and the commutation relation @xmath149=0 $ ] we find that the first term in the right hand side of eq.([eq : d_tr ] ) vanishes so that @xmath150\big|^2\big\rangle_{\rm stoch } , \label{eq : expres}\ ] ] a quantity which is always non - negative . using expression ( [ eq : expres ] )
one can design simulations preserving exactly the conserved quantity , the constraint to meet being @xmath151=0 $ ] : for instance in the fock state simulation , one first chooses the transverse noises @xmath152 satisfying eqs.([eq : cond3],[eq : cond4 ] ) ; then one simply has to take for the longitudinal noise of @xmath121 : @xmath153 and a similar expression for @xmath154 ; finally the force terms @xmath155 are adjusted in order to satisfy eq.([eq : cond1]-[eq : cond2bis ] ) . as natural examples of conserved quantities
one can choose @xmath156 or @xmath157 ; the former case is discussed in detail in [ subsec : constant ] .
these schemes are characterized by the minimization of the incremental variation of the statistic spread of the @xmath0-particle density matrix @xmath75 , a spread that we have already quantified in eq.([eq : def_delta ] ) by @xmath135 . to be more specific
we assume that we have evolved a dyadic up to time @xmath104 , and we look for the noise terms that minimize the increase of @xmath158 $ ] between @xmath104 and @xmath96 . in the case of the fock state ansatz ,
we calculate explicitly the variation of @xmath158 $ ] from eq.([eq : dssf ] ) and we get : @xmath159}{n\mbox{tr}[\sigma^\dagger\sigma]}= n\overline{|d\gamma_1+d\gamma_2^*|^2 } + \sum_{\alpha=1,2}||\phi_\alpha||^{-2 } \int dx\ ; \overline{|db_\alpha^\perp(x)|^2 } + \left[d\gamma_1+d\gamma_2^*+\mbox{c.c.}\right].\ ] ] we now look for the noise terms @xmath160 and @xmath152 minimizing this quantity under the constraints eqs.([eq : cond1]-[eq : cond4 ] ) .
we first note that we can choose @xmath161 without affecting the transverse noises , as shown by eqs.([eq : cond1]-[eq : cond4 ] ) : the correlation function of the transverse noises do not involve the @xmath160 , and we can accommodate for any choice of @xmath160 by defining appropriately the force terms @xmath162 . in the particular case defining our simple scheme
we take all these force terms equal to zero .
note that the choice of vanishing @xmath163 s immediately leads to a vanishing noise term in eq.([eq : ddf ] ) . secondly the terms involving the transverse noise in eq.([eq : ddf ] ) are bounded from below : as the modulus of a mean is less than the mean of the modulus , we have @xmath164 with the left hand side of this inequality fully determined by condition eq.([eq : cond3 ] ) .
we have found for the transverse noise a choice which fulfills eqs.([eq : cond3],[eq : cond4 ] ) and which saturates the inequality eq.([eq : inegalite ] ) : @xmath165\ ] ] where @xmath166 is the dimension of position space , @xmath167 is the fourier transform of the model interaction potential , supposed here to be positive : @xmath168 the phases @xmath169 have the following statistical property : @xmath170 and @xmath171 are uncorrelated .
in practice for half of the @xmath172-space ( e.g. @xmath173 ) @xmath174 is randomly chosen between @xmath175 and @xmath176 ; for the remaining @xmath172 s we take @xmath177 .
one can then check that this choice for the transverse noise reproduces the correlation function eqs.([eq : cond3],[eq : cond4 ] ) .
we show now that the implementation ( [ eq : simple ] ) saturates the inequality eq.([eq : inegalite ] ) , so that it leads to the minimal possible value for @xmath178 $ ] within the validity constraints of the stochastic approach .
we calculate explicitly the right hand side of eq.([eq : inegalite ] ) : @xmath179\right)_{x = x ' } \nonumber \\ & = & \frac{dt}{\hbar } |\phi_\alpha(x)|^2 \left [ v(0 ) -2 \int dy\ ; \frac{|\phi_\alpha(y)|^2}{||\phi_\alpha||^2}v(x - y ) + \frac{\langle\phi_\alpha,\phi_\alpha|v|\phi_\alpha,\phi_\alpha\rangle } { ||\phi_\alpha||^4}\right ] \label{eq : rhs}\end{aligned}\ ] ] where @xmath180 projects onto the subspace orthogonal to @xmath181 and where we have used the positivity of the fourier transform @xmath182 of the model interaction potential . the left hand side of eq.([eq : inegalite ] )
is calculated using eq.([eq : cond3 ] ) : @xmath183 .
\label{eq : lhs}\ ] ] as the expressions between square brackets in eqs.([eq : lhs],[eq : rhs ] ) are real positive we deduce the equality in eq.([eq : inegalite ] ) .
we can now calculate explicitly the variation of @xmath158 $ ] by integrating eq.([eq : rhs ] ) over @xmath15 : @xmath184}{n\mbox{tr}[\sigma^\dagger\sigma ] } = \frac{dt}{\hbar}\left [ 2 v(0)-\sum_{\alpha=1,2 } \frac{\langle\phi_\alpha,\phi_\alpha|v|\phi_\alpha,\phi_\alpha\rangle } { ||\phi_\alpha||^{4}}\right ] .
\label{eq : dtrsf}\ ] ] this expression is particularly useful since it allows one to derive an upper bound on the increase of @xmath158 $ ] : as we assume here a positive gaussian model potential @xmath18 the matrix element @xmath185 is positive so that the right hand side of eq.([eq : dtrsf ] ) is smaller than @xmath186 . after time integration , using eq.([eq : def_delta ] ) and the fact that the trace of the squared density operator @xmath187 is a constant under hamiltonian evolution we can deduce an upper bound on the squared statistical error @xmath135 : @xmath188 \leq \left[\delta(0)+\mbox{tr}[\rho^2]\right ] e^{2nv(0)t/\hbar}. \label{eq : maj_delta}\ ] ] note that it involves the model dependent quantity @xmath189 and not only the physical parameters of the problem such as the chemical potential or the scattering length
. it may be therefore important to adjust the model interaction potential @xmath18 in order to minimize the growth of the statistical error for given physical parameters . to summarize the proposed simple scheme has several noticeable properties .
the deterministic force acting on the @xmath83 s is simply the mean field contribution , so that the whole correction to the mean field evolution is provided by the transverse noises @xmath152 .
also the evolutions of the two states @xmath83 are totally independent from each other . in the case of the coherent state ansatz , an explicit calculation of @xmath178
$ ] from eq.([eq : dssc ] ) gives : @xmath190}{\mbox{tr}[\sigma^\dagger\sigma ] } & = & \overline { \left|\frac{db}{\pi}+\bar{n}\int dx\ ; db_1(x)\phi_1^*(x)+db_2^*(x)\phi_2(x)\right|^2 } + \bar{n}\sum_{\alpha=1,2}\int dx\;\overline{|db_\alpha(x)|^2 } \nonumber \\ & & + \left[\frac{db}{\pi}+\bar{n}\int dx\ ; db_1(x)\phi_1^*(x)+db_2^*(x)\phi_2(x ) + \mbox{c.c}\right ] .
\label{eq : ddc}\end{aligned}\ ] ] we now proceed to the minimization of the increment of @xmath158 $ ] within the coherent state ansatz along the same lines as the previous subsection .
first we optimize the noise @xmath138 on the normalization factor @xmath124 : @xmath191 this choice leads to a vanishing noise term in eq.([eq : ddc ] ) .
we insert this expression for @xmath138 in the validity conditions eq.([eq : condcoh2 ] ) and eq.([eq : condcoh2bis ] ) and we obtain : latexmath:[\[f_\alpha(x)=\frac{1}{i\hbar}\left[h_0+\bar{n}\int\!dx'\,v(x - x ' ) finally minimization of the contribution of the noise terms @xmath82 with the constraint eq.([eq : condcoh3 ] ) is achieved with the choice @xmath193 where the phases @xmath174 are randomly generated as in eq.([eq : theta ] ) .
the first equation eq.([eq : condcohminbr1 ] ) fixes the deterministic evolution to the usual mean - field equation ( [ eq : gp ] ) .
we note here that the mean - field term in eq.([eq : condcohminbr1 ] ) does not contain the normalization of the spatial density @xmath194 by @xmath195 , a feature present in the fock state simulation ( see eq.([eq : gpcorr ] ) ) .
this is a disadvantage of the coherent state simulation since this normalization factor appearing in the fock state simulation has a regularizing effect : the norms @xmath196 may indeed deviate significantly from unity in the stochastic evolution .
the second equation eq.([eq : condcohminbr2 ] ) determines the stochastic noise on the wave functions in a way very similar to the fock state case eq.([eq : simple ] ) .
in particular the evolutions of @xmath121 and @xmath122 are still uncorrelated .
the only difference is the disappearance of the projector @xmath197 in the expression of the noise , which leads to an increased noise with respect to the simulation with fock states .
as in the previous subsection we now estimate the squared error @xmath141 . we calculate the variation of @xmath158
$ ] for the choice of noise eq.([eq : condcohminbr2 ] ) : @xmath198}\frac{d\mbox{tr}[\sigma^\dagger\sigma]}{dt } = \frac{\bar{n } v(0)}{\hbar } \sum_{\alpha=1,2 } ||\phi_\alpha||^2.\ ] ] the average over all stochastic realizations of the norm squared of the wave functions can be calculated exactly : @xmath199 this leads to a remarkable identity on the trace of @xmath200 : @xmath201\big\rangle_{\rm stoch}(t)= \big\langle \ln \mbox{tr}[\sigma^\dagger\sigma]\big\rangle_{\rm stoch}(0)+ \bar{n}\left(e^{tv(0)/\hbar}-1\right ) \big\langle \sum_{\alpha = 1,2 } ||\phi_\alpha||^2 \big\rangle_{\rm stoch } ( 0 ) .
\label{eq : lnsc}\ ] ] using finally the concavity of the logarithmic function , leading to the logarithm of a mean being larger than the mean of the logarithm we obtain a lower bound on the squared error @xmath141 on the @xmath27body density matrix : @xmath188\geq a \exp\left[2b\bar{n}\left(e^{tv(0)/\hbar}-1\right ) \right ] \label{eq : min_delta}\ ] ] where we have introduced the constant quantities @xmath202\big\rangle_{\rm stoch}(0)\right ] \\ b & = & \frac{1}{2 } \big\langle \sum_{\alpha = 1,2 } ||\phi_\alpha||^2 \big\rangle_{\rm stoch } ( 0)\end{aligned}\ ] ] it is quite remarkable that in the limit of times shorter than @xmath203 this lower bound scales exponentially with time as the upper bound eq.([eq : maj_delta ] ) obtained for fock states .
consequently the simulation scheme with fock states is likely to be more efficient that the simulation with coherent states
. this will indeed be the case in the numerical examples given in the next sections .
we have given the expression of the one - body density matrix @xmath204 in terms of @xmath123 for the simulation with fock states eq.([eq : stochsingpartdensmat ] ) .
this expressions shows that @xmath204 is very sensitive in the large @xmath0 limit to fluctuations of @xmath205 .
the same remark applies to two - body observables . in order to improve the statistical properties of the simulation
one can consider the possibility of a simulation scheme with @xmath206 at any time .
this actually corresponds to a conserved trace of each single dyadic @xmath75 .
this possibility is analyzed in
[ subsubsec : tcf ] ; it is extended to the coherent state simulation in [ subsubsec : tcc ] , leading to the well - known positive @xmath8-representation formalism . within the fock state ansatz
, the conservation of the trace of the dyadic @xmath207 $ ] can be achieved by ( i ) choosing the transverse noises @xmath152 according to the formula eq.([eq : simple ] ) and ( ii ) using the expression eq.([eq : dgx ] ) for the longitudinal noise with @xmath156 .
point ( ii ) gives : @xmath208 the forces terms @xmath209 and @xmath155 are fixed by the conditions ( [ eq : cond1])-([eq : cond2bis ] ) : @xmath210 and @xmath211 the expressions for @xmath212 and @xmath213 are obtained by exchanging the indices 1 and 2 in these results . in the case of the coherent state ansatz
, the value of @xmath137 , which is the zero - mean noise term entering the variation of the dyadic @xmath77 during a time step @xmath74 , is given in eq.([eq : dssc ] ) .
the requirement of a constant trace @xmath207=\pi e^{\bar{n } { \left\langle \phi_2 | \phi_1 \right\rangle } } $ ] leads to the following condition on the noise terms @xmath214 we choose the noise terms @xmath82 as in eq.([eq : condcohminbr2 ] ) .
the remaining parameters @xmath155 are now unambiguously determined by ( [ eq : condcoh2])-([eq : condcoh2bis ] ) : @xmath215\phi_1(x ) \label{eq : f1pp } \\ & & f_2(x)=\frac{1}{i\hbar}\left[h_0+\bar{n}\int\!dx'\ , \phi_1^*(x')v(x - x')\phi_2(x')\right]\phi_2(x ) .
\label{eq : f2pp}\end{aligned}\ ] ] this scheme exactly recovers the stochastic evolution in the positive @xmath8-representation , which was originally obtained with a different mathematical procedure @xcite .
in order to test the convergence of the stochastic schemes developed in the previous section we now apply this method to a simple two - mode system for which the exact solution of the @xmath0-body schrdinger equation can also be obtained by a direct numerical integration .
this allows ( i ) to check that the stochastic methods when averaged over many realizations give the correct result indeed , and ( ii ) to determine the statistical error for each of the four implementations of the stochastic approach ( constant trace vs. simple , fock vs. coherent states ) .
the toy - model that we consider describes the dynamics of two self - interacting condensates coherently coupled one to the other .
it can be applied to the case of two condensates separated by a barrier @xcite ( josephson - type coupling ) or condensates in two different internal states coupled by an electromagnetic field @xcite ( rabi - type coupling ) . in this model
we restrict the expansion of the atomic field operator to two orthogonal modes , @xmath216 the hamiltonian eq.([eq : hamilt ] ) takes the simple form : @xmath217 where @xmath218 annihilate a particle in modes @xmath219 and @xmath220 , @xmath221 characterizes the strength of the atomic interactions inside each condensate and @xmath222 is the rabi coupling amplitude between the two condensates .
here we have restricted for simplicity to the case where ( i ) the condensates have identical interaction properties , ( ii ) the interactions between atoms in different wells are negligible , and ( iii ) the rabi coupling is resonant .
the most general two - mode case could be treated along the same lines .
the direct numerical solution of the schrdinger equation is performed in a basis of fock states @xmath223 with @xmath224 particles in modes @xmath225 .
the numerical integration is simplified by the fact that @xmath226 is a quantity conserved by the hamiltonian evolution .
we start with a state in which all atoms are in mode @xmath220 , either in a fock state @xmath227 ( for the fock state simulations ) or in a coherent state latexmath:[$\propto \exp(n^{1/2}\hat{b}^\dagger ) evolution of the mean fraction of particles in mode @xmath219 , @xmath229 .
mean - field theory ( the gross - pitaevskii equation ) , valid in the limit @xmath230 with a fixed @xmath231 @xcite , predicts periodic oscillations of @xmath232 ; the peak - to - peak amplitude of the oscillations is equal to unity if @xmath233 , and is smaller than one otherwise @xcite . in the exact solution the oscillations are no longer periodic due to emergence of incommensurable frequencies in the spectrum of @xmath234 . in the simulation method
we evolve sets of two complex numbers representing the amplitudes of the functions @xmath41 and @xmath42 on the modes @xmath235 ( plus the @xmath124 coefficient in the coherent state case ) .
the results are presented in figure [ fig : tm ] for @xmath236 particles and @xmath237 , together with the result of the direct integration of the schrdinger equation .
the first row in the figure concerns the constant trace simulations .
figure [ fig : tm]a shows results of the simulation based on the positive @xmath8-representation , that is the constant trace simulation with coherent states .
as well known @xcite this scheme leads to divergences of the norm @xmath238 for some realizations of the simulation .
we have cut the plot in figure [ fig : tm ] at the first divergence .
the same type of divergences occurs in the constant trace simulation with fock states ( figure [ fig : tm]b ) .
note however that the characteristic time for the first divergence to occur is somewhat longer .
we have checked for these constant trace simulations that the probability distribution of @xmath238 broadens with time , eventually getting a power law tail .
the corresponding exponent @xmath239 decreases in time below the critical value @xmath240 for which the variance of @xmath241 becomes infinite .
this scenario is identical to the one found with the positive @xmath8-representation @xcite . the simple simulation schemes plotted on the second row of figure [ fig : tm ] provide results which are at all time in agreement with the direct integration within the error bars .
contrarily to the constant trace schemes we do not observe finite time divergences in the simple schemes . for a given evolution time we have checked that the error bars scale as @xmath242 where @xmath52 is the number of stochastic realizations . for a given @xmath52 we found that the error bars increase quasi - exponentially with time .
the noise in the simple simulation schemes is investigated in more details in figure [ fig : trace ] which shows the error estimator @xmath243\big\rangle_{\rm stoch}$ ] as function of time , for coherent states in figure [ fig : trace]a and for fock states in figure [ fig : trace]b .
the coherent state result confirms the prediction eq.([eq : min_delta ] ) .
the fock state result is found to be notably smaller than the upper bound eq.([eq : maj_delta ] ) .
this is due to the fact that the terms proportional to @xmath185 in eq.([eq : dtrsf ] ) are not negligible as compared to the term @xmath189 .
we have checked these conclusions for various values of @xmath0 and @xmath244 . for a large number of particles it is known @xcite that the oscillations of @xmath245 experience a collapse followed by revivals .
these revivals are purely quantum phenomena for the field dynamics and they can not be obtained in classical field approximation such as the gross - pitaevskii equation . we expect to see a precursor of this phenomenon even for the small number of particles @xmath236 . as the simple scheme simulation with fock states is the most efficient of the four schemes for the investigation of the long time limit , we have pushed it to the time at which a revival " can be seen , as shown in figure [ fig : revival ] .
this figure is obtained with @xmath246 simulations .
the interacting bose gas is in general a multi - mode problem , and the simulation schemes may have in this case a behavior different from the one in a few - mode model such as in [ sec : mc ] .
we have therefore investigated a model for a one - dimensional bose gas .
the atoms are confined in a harmonic trap with an oscillation frequency @xmath247 .
they experience binary interactions with a gaussian interaction potential of strength @xmath248 and range @xmath22 : @xmath249.\ ] ] at time @xmath250 all the atoms are in the same normalized state @xmath29 solution of the time independent gross - pitaevskii equation @xmath251 of the cloud as function of time is obtained by taking @xmath252 in eq.([eq : stochmeano ] ) where @xmath253 is the position operator of the @xmath254th particle .
the quantity @xmath255 is shown in figure [ fig:1d_largeur ] for the simulation schemes with fock states .
one recovers the key feature of the constant trace simulation , that is a divergence of the norm @xmath241 in finite time for some realizations . before the occurrence of the first divergence the stochastic variance of the size squared of the cloud ,
defined as @xmath256 ^ 2 \qquad \mbox{with } \qquad r_i^2(t ) = { \cal r}e \left[\langle n:\phi_2^{(i)}(t)|\hat{o}|n:\phi_1^{(i)}(t)\rangle\right]\ ] ] is notably smaller in the constant trace scheme than in the simple scheme , as shown in figure [ fig:1d_bruit]a .
this contrast between the two schemes for the statistical error on one - body observables was absent in the two - mode model of [ sec : mc ] .
we have also investigated the noise on the @xmath27body density matrix characterized by @xmath257\big\rangle_{\rm stoch}$ ] ( see figure [ fig:1d_bruit]b ) . as expected
this error indicator is smaller with the simple scheme . for this simple scheme
it varies quasi exponentially with time with an exponent @xmath258 , which is smaller by a factor roughly 2 than the one of the upper bound eq.([eq : maj_delta ] ) .
this difference is due to the fact that the range @xmath22 of the interaction potential is chosen here of the same order as the size @xmath259 of the cloud so that the terms @xmath260 neglected in the derivation of the upper bound are actually significant .
we have checked for various ranges @xmath22 much smaller than @xmath259 that @xmath261 then approaches the upper bound @xmath262 .
in this paper we have investigated a general method to solve exactly the @xmath27body problem in the bosonic case .
the principle of the approach is to add to the usual mean - field gross - pitaevskii equation a fluctuating term .
we have determined the general conditions ensuring that the average over all possible realizations of this stochastic equation reproduces the exact @xmath27body schrdinger equation .
this idea already received a particular implementation in quantum optics , in the frame of the positive @xmath8-representation .
we recover here the scheme based on the positive @xmath8-representation as a particular case of a simulation evolving coherent states of the bosonic field with the constraint that the trace of the density operator should remain exactly equal to unity for each single realization .
this provides a simple derivation of the stochastic evolution within this representation alternative to the usual one @xcite based on analyticity properties . among the many possible implementations of the general stochastic approach we have also investigated schemes evolving fock states ( that is number states ) rather than coherent states
this is well suited to situations where the total number of particles is conserved .
in particular we have identified a scheme preserving exactly the trace of the density operator which is for number states the counterpart of the one based on the positive @xmath8-representation . schemes with constant trace are subject to divergence of the norm of some realizations in finite time .
this effect , already known in the context of the positive @xmath8-representation @xcite , makes these schemes difficult to use . in order to overcome this divergence problem
we have investigated schemes in which the condition on the trace is relaxed .
we have chosen instead to minimize the statistical spread on the @xmath27body density matrix , which gave rise to the simple schemes , either with coherent states or fock states . in this case
the @xmath27body density operator is obtained as a stochastic average of dyadics such as @xmath263 or @xmath264 , where the evolutions of @xmath121 and @xmath122 are fully decoupled .
the deterministic parts are given by gross - pitaevskii equations , which preserves the norm of @xmath7 , contrarily to the case of constant trace schemes .
the decoupling between the evolutions of @xmath121 and @xmath122 allows a reinterpretation of our representation of the @xmath27body density operator .
if the initial density operator is given by @xmath265 it will be given at time @xmath104 by @xmath266 with the @xmath27particle state vector @xmath267 .
the simple schemes have much better stability properties than the constant trace schemes : differently from the case of constant trace schemes , the deterministic evolution of the simple schemes has a gross - pitaevski form and thus conserves the norms @xmath268 .
this condition , together with the upper bound on the eigenvalues @xmath269 of the noise covariance operator @xmath270 , can be used to prove that the stochastic equations possess a finite , _ non - exploding _ solution valid for all times ( see @xcite in page 94 , @xcite in 4.5 ) .
we have numerically applied the simulation schemes to a two - mode model and to a one - dimensional bose gas . in both cases we found that the constant trace schemes lead to some diverging realizations , while the simple schemes lead to a statistical spread on the @xmath27body density operator increasing exponentially with time with an exponent @xmath271 .
the simple schemes are therefore not well suited to determine small deviations from the mean - field approximation in the large @xmath0 limit but can be more efficiently applied to systems with a small number of particles , such as small atomic clouds tightly trapped at the nodes or antinodes of an optical lattice . in the one - dimensional numerical example of this paper
we have presented results for a simple one - body observable , the size of the atomic cloud .
we have actually extended the calculations to more elaborate observables such as the first order and the second order correlation functions of the field .
we have not presented the results here as the initial state of the gas was taken to be a ( not very physical ) hartree - fock state .
we are presently working on the possibility to generate a more realistic initial state such as a thermal equilibrium for the gas , by extending our stochastic approach to evolution in imaginary time .
this work has several possible perspectives of extension .
one can first use as building block a more sophisticated ansatz than the hartree - fock state @xmath272 , such as bogoliubov vacua ( that is squeezed states of the atomic field ) or a multimode hartree - fock ansatz ( that is an arbitrary coherent superposition of number states in several adjustable modes of the field ) .
one can also look for _ approximate _ rather than _ exact _ stochastic solutions to the @xmath27body problem but that would be better than mean - field approaches in some given situations .
we hope to address some of these perspectives in the near future .
one can show that the distribution @xmath273 evolves according to a functional fokker - planck equation with a non - positive diffusion coefficient .
this can not be simulated by a brownian motion of @xmath29 . in quantum optics
this problem is known to occur in the glauber - sudarshan @xmath8-representation of the density matrix .
see e.g. @xcite , chap . | arxiv |
the bmi is wrongly considered a satisfactory predictor of the percentage of body fat , and it is known that it shows a curvilinear and not a linear association with the body fat percentage in both men and women . beyond
the criticisms recently leveled towards the normalization of weight by the square of the height ( normalization suggested in the 19th century by adolphe quetelet ) , many factors affect the relationship between bmi and body fat percentage , such as gender , race , high muscle mass ( e.g. , subjects who practice body building ) , and changes in hydration status ( in particular subjects having retention of extracellular fluids may lead to significant mistakes in interpretation about bmi ) . in older people , significant changes also occur in both bmi numerator and denominator . also , in 2005 in jama katherine flegal published one of the first studies to analyze in detail the correlation between bmi and all causes of mortality on a large series .
this study , based on national health and nutrition examination survey ( nhanes ) data , showed that bmi is not a good predictor of mortality risk . a subsequent meta - analysis published in lancet in 2006 , evaluating 40 epidemiological studies for a mean followup of 3.8 years , confirmed flegal 's data .
these data led in 2006 to an editorial published in lancet , provocatively titled
should we continue to use bmi as a cardiovascular risk factor ? " which states that the bmi may now be withdrawn permanently as a clinical or epidemiological tool for evaluation of cardiovascular risk in both primary and secondary prevention .
this is a condition which deep - down does not appear desecrating to those who are concerned with prevention of cardiovascular disease : in fact the bmi does not appear in any of the versions of the algorithm of framingham , one of the strongest tools for defining coronary and cardiovascular risk .
indeed , in the framingham study it was assumed that there could be metabolically healthy obese subjects .
an important contribution to evaluation of the influence of obesity on cardiovascular risk is the interheart study , which shows inconvertible evidence that abdominal obesity makes a higher contribution than bmi to the probability of these events .
the following year , focusing attention on the relation between obesity and heart attack risk , yusuf et al . published a study defining the results more accurately , showing that the association between abdominal adiposity and coronary heart disease risk is highly significant in all geographical areas in which interheart study data were collected . these data incontrovertibly seem to support
the usefulness of the evaluation of waist circumference ( wc ) in cardiovascular risk stratification , having been considered the most valid index of regional distribution of adipose tissue .
measurement of body circumferences , although it is a valid method , requires an accurate performance method in order to provide reproducible information .
several studies have shown that wc is strongly related to visceral fat and abdominal adiposity , more than bmi and waist / hip ratio .
the only limitation of wc is inaccurate distinction between visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue in the abdominal region .
the visceral adiposity index ( vai ) is an empirical - mathematical model , gender - specific , based on simple anthropometric ( bmi and wc ) and functional parameters ( triglycerides ( tg ) and hdl cholesterol ( hdl ) ) , and indicative of fat distribution and function .
it is an empirical - mathematical model that does not originate from theoretical assumptions , but from observation in a healthy normal / overweight population of a linear relationship between bmi and cv , from which a linear equation has been extrapolated ( figure 1 ) . at first a model of adipose distribution ( moad )
was created based on this linear equation ( which shows a strong correlation with visceral fat mass determined by mri .
subsequently moad was corrected for triglyceride and hdl cholesterol levels , determining the vai :
( 1)females : vai=(wc36.58+(1.89bmi ) ) (tg0.81)(1.52hdl),males : vai=(wc39.68+(1.88bmi ) ) (tg1.03)(1.31hdl ) ,
where wc is expressed in cm , bmi in k / m , tg in mmol / l , and hdl in mmol / l .
the vai has shown a strong positive correlation with peripheral glucose utilization during euglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamp and seems to be independently associated with cardio- and cerebrovascular events . in the last three years , it has been reported on more than 30 publications , in which the capability of the vai to express a possible adipose tissue dysfunction and the cardiometabolic risk associated to it have been evaluated .
the main aim of our research field on the vai has been to identify a simple clinical marker of adipose tissue dysfunction ( indirectly reflecting cardiometabolic risk ) , before it develops into an overt metabolic syndrome and/or a cardiovascular complication . unfortunately , today there are still no long - term prospective studies that allow us to evaluate the predictive power of the vai regarding cardiovascular risk .
our first study on the vai , in a population of 1,498 caucasian primary care patients , already showed that there was a strong independent association with both cardiovascular ( odd ratio ( 95% ci ) : 2.45 ( 1.523.95 ) ) and cerebrovascular events ( odd ratio ( 95% ci ) : 1.63 ( 1.062.50 ) ) ; in the same study , a receiver operating characteristic ( roc ) analysis proved greater sensitivity and specificity of vai , compared to its individual components ( wc , bmi , hdl , and tg ) with regard to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events . in another roc analysis on 1518 peruvian adults , in which various measures of adiposity were evaluated , vai , wc , and waist - height ratio ( whtr ) were the best predictors of the individual components of the metabolic syndrome .
in particular , the vai showed good predictive power regarding the visceral adiposity - related risk of type 2 diabetes [ 1012 ] and hypertension .
although in some studies the increase in vai was significantly associated with a significant reduction in insulin sensitivity [ 8 , 14 , 15 ] , vai is not to be seen as an index of insulin sensitivity , but as an indicator of altered adipose function which is associated with insulin resistance .
although the vai was modelled on a caucasian population , several studies confirm the validity of its use with other races .
for example , in a large case - control study , a high vai is associated with elevated risk of chd in chinese men and women . moreover , in a large cross - sectional study on 1,764 primary care patients , through an roc analysis , appropriate stratified - for - age cut - offs were identified that were able to identify a supposed adipose tissue dysfunction ( table 1 ) .
these cut - offs have been more or less confirmed in a recent study ( data not yet published ) in which adipose tissue dysfunction was directly investigated through a large panel of proinflammatory adipokines . despite this suggestive evidence , there are also conflicting data like those shown by an iranian study , which concluded that using the complex vai , instead of other simple anthropometric measures , may lead to loss of much information needed for predicting incident cvd .
another canadian study also indicated the nonsuperiority of the vai , compared to bmi and wc , in predicting the visceral adipose tissue change in postmenopausal women during a low - calorie diet .
these data suggest the need for further prospective studies which take into account the greater variability in the years of the vai , compared to other simple anthropometric measures .
in the hepatological field , the vai has been investigated in several studies in patients with nafld , with the main objective of identifying a clinical marker predictive of evolution towards necroinflammatory injury and fibrosis [ 2025 ] . in this respect , there are contrasting results between the various studies , since according to some authors the vai accurately predicted progressive liver histology more accurately than other validated noninvasive scores and identified patients with nafld at increased cvd risk [ 20 , 24 , 25 ] , while according to other authors [ 2123 ] the vai is not more powerful than other anthropometric indices in discriminating steatosis from steatohepatitis . in our opinion , these discrepancies are attributable to differences between the patients enrolled , especially concerning the variables included in the vai .
this especially applies ( as explained in the proper use and limits section ) to the mean of triglyceride levels in the various populations .
moreover , in the hepatological field , an interesting result was obtained from a study on patients with chronic hepatitis c due to genotype 1 . in these patients only older age , high vai , and fibrosis were independently associated with moderate - severe necroinflammatory activity by a logistic regression analysis ; a higher vai also has a direct correlation with viral load .
probably , adipose tissue dysfunction ( indirectly expressed by the vai ) by way of free fatty acid and proinflammatory cytokine secretion could directly participate in both liver steatosis and induction of inflammation . in this complex interplay between the liver and adipose tissue
it is possible not only that adipose tissue could provide fatty substrates and a proinflammatory status , favouring hcv replication , but also that hcv could interfere with adipocyte function indirectly by increasing the inflammatory status and directly by colonizing adipocytes or immune cells infiltrating adipose tissue [ 28 , 29 ] .
it is now known that carbohydrate , lipid , and protein metabolism and the whole cardiovascular system respond to multiple endocrine signals , including those originating from the adipose endocrine organ .
therefore , there are several endocrine diseases that expose the patient to a significant cardiometabolic risk .
this risk is unfortunately not easily identifiable through the classic systems of valuation ( risk charts , framingham risk score , etc . )
in this field , can one rely on the presence of obesity ; it is now known that endocrinopathy may increase cardiovascular risk even in lean subjects .
therefore , especially in young patients with endocrine disease , who have not yet developed an overt metabolic syndrome , the application of the vai could give useful information .
insulin resistance and abdominal obesity are common but not universal features of pcos , and they are not always associated with an increased bmi . indeed , many studies have shown that both lean and obese women with pcos have insulin resistance , though recently it has been shown that in pcos there is an intrinsic ir that is further worsened by increasing bmi .
it is also known that obesity is not necessarily an expression of cardiometabolic risk , given that there exists metabolically healthy obesity in which the particular gynoid distribution of fat does not confer a cardiometabolic risk . according to these findings , in women with pcos ,
it is necessary to identify a simple clinical index able to distinguish metabolically healthy polycystic ovary syndrome ( mh - pcos ) from metabolically unhealthy pcos ( mu - pcos ) . in first study of ours
it was found that the oligomenorrhoic phenotypes of pcos ( applying the rotterdam criteria ) were characterized by a high vai and a condition of cardiometabolic risk .
recently in young korean women with pcos , the vai positively correlated with the visceral fat area ( measured with computed tomography ) and visceral - to - subcutaneous fat ratio and negatively correlated with the insulin - mediated glucose utilization ( m value ) during euglycemic hyperinsulinemic clamp .
another recent study shows that in women with pcos the vai increases in relation to the severity of anovulation , insulin resistance , and inflammation .
recently these findings have led us to verify whether it was possible to distinguish women with mh - pcos from women with mu - pcos through the use of simple diagnostic tools such as bmi , waist to hip ratio ( whr ) , the at - risk category suggested by androgen excess society ( aes ) , and the vai . despite the risk according to aes , a bmi > 27
kg / m and a vai > 1.675 have similar diagnostic value in detecting adverse metabolic profile in women with pcos , a risk that according to aes and bmi > 27 kg / m criteria tends to overestimate the problem ; therefore , given the simplicity of wc and bmi measurement and tg and hdl assessment , it has been suggested that the vai could be an easy and useful tool for the assessment of mu - pcos in daily clinical practice and in population studies .
untreated acromegalic patients have a decreased fat mass and increased lean body mass due to the lipolytic effect of gh [ 37 , 38 ] . in such patients the subcutaneous adipose tissue
is reduced , but the visceral adipose tissue secretes a number of cytokines that may cause adipocyte dysfunction and contribute to insulin resistance in the liver and skeletal muscle and adversely affect pancreatic -cell function .
this pathophysiological condition can escape the dichotomous criteria of metabolic syndrome , especially because of the absence in many cases of an increased waist circumference .
although the vai is a gender - specific index ( separately modelled on healthy women and healthy men ) , in women with active acromegaly it is strongly associated with insulin resistance , adipose tissue dysfunction , and cardiometabolic risk , especially in the postmenopausal age . in another study the vai also appears to be associated with disease activity , inversely with adiponectin levels , insulin sensitivity , and insulin secretion , and independently correlated with gh levels .
these data suggest that the vai could therefore be used as a useful tool for the assessment of cardiometabolic risk associated with active acromegaly , especially in postmenopausal acromegalic women .
much is known about the effects of prolactinomas on the reproductive system , but few data are yet available regarding metabolism and adipose tissue function . however , in both men and women alterations have been observed in the distribution of adipose tissue , probably related to chronic hyperprolactinemia [ 42 , 43 ] . in two recent studies
it has been shown that in patients with prolactinoma cabergoline treatment is able to significantly reduce the vai and improve metabolic profile and insulin sensitivity [ 44 , 45 ] . in clinical practice , in young patients with prolactinoma without overt metabolic involvement , the vai could be useful both at diagnosis and during the treatment followup , to prevent the metabolic complications of the disease .
the application of vai in overt cushing 's syndrome , on the basis of the typical clinical and phenotypic alterations of the disease , is probably not very useful .
the fact is that almost all patients with overt cushing have a pathological increase in waist circumference , bmi , and triglycerides and lower hdl cholesterol . in these patients ( who for the reasons indicated above present a high vai )
, the use of the index adds nothing to simple application of the metabolic syndrome criteria . furthermore ,
if on the one hand the vai is probably an indicator of adipose dysfunction , on the other hand it is known that all patients with cushing have visceral fat dysfunction . in our opinion ,
the only application field of the vai in cushing 's syndrome is epidemiological studies with a high sample size , taking into account the well - known limits of the index . in a recent study
, the vai was tested in 140 patients with cushing 's syndrome ; in this study women with cushing showed a significantly higher vai ( considering that in men with cushing the vai was also high , compared to values observed in the general population ) , consequent of the influence of cortisol excess on visceral adipose dysfunction .
the increase in the vai , specifically described in women with cushing , confirms the loss of gender - related cardiovascular protection of the women when they develop an increase in visceral adipose tissue , as also observed in other endocrine diseases , such as acromegaly and prolactinoma [ 40 , 44 ] .
on the basis of these experiences , even if we consider unnecessary the use of the vai in case - control studies on cushing patients versus healthy populations , this index could show its usefulness in prospective studies which contemplate therapeutic outcomes .
the scientific evidence of the last three years on the use of vai has allowed us to understand the usefulness of the index and especially also its limitations .
the main aspect to consider is that the vai is an indicator of early cardiometabolic risk in all borderline conditions in which overt metabolic syndrome is not present .
this is explained by the fact that three of the variables making up the vai ( wc , tg , and hdl ) are dichotomically expressed in the criteria for metabolic syndrome . also , of the four variables that make up the vai , triglycerides present the problem of the wide range of values found in the general population , and waist circumference the problem of the validity of measurement in subjects with morbid obesity and pendulous abdomen . for these reasons
it has been recommended in an individual patient or in small sample studies the vai should not be applied , above all in the presence of morbid obesity , pendulous abdomen , severe hypertriglyceridemia , and/or use of fibrates . in this regard
, we observed that , above values of serum triglycerides > 3.15 mmol / l ( 279 mg / dl ) , the impact of triglyceridemia on the vai becomes very crucial : in these cases triglycerides alone can provide us with much more information than the vai regarding the cardiometabolic risk associated with adipose dysfunction .
the same can also be said about subjects with morbid obesity , in which even wc has no great diagnostic value .
an example of incorrect application of the vai is a recent study in a population with obstructive sleep apnoea , where the authors wanted to test the association with the severity of sleep apnoea . in actual fact , in many patients with this problem morbid obesity and a metabolic syndrome occurred .
another important aspect that deserves to be investigated concerns changes in the vai with a low - calorie diet .
theoretically a healthy weight loss achieved with a mildly reduced calorie - balanced diet ( which does not result in intense and rapid lipolysis ) , possibly accompanied by aerobic physical activity , should result in a reduction in the vai .
an original recent study found that ramadan fasting in healthy adult men was associated with significant decreases in body weight , bmi , waist circumference to height ratio ( whtr ) , and body adiposity index ( bai ) , but we found no significant changes in the vai .
these data indicate that this particular form of fasting for a period of about a month , even if it determines weight loss , does not reduce the cardiometabolic risk .
another important limitation to consider is the application of the vai in non - caucasian populations and in patients aged less than 16 years .
the fact is that the numerical factors of the index arise from a mathematical modelling process on healthy caucasian men and women , aged between 19 and 83 years . in this
the authors rightly conclude that the vai should be extrapolated with caution in this age range .
we will add more : the vai absolutely should not be applied in this age range , because the numerical factors that make up the formula of the vai are derived by the linear equation linking the bmi and waist circumference in a healthy adult population and mean levels of triglycerides and hdl cholesterol in the same population ( online - only appendix in ) .
having made these considerations , we recommend the application of vai in the following populations : healthy or apparently healthy population with bmi < 40 kg / m , patients with one or two of the 5 components of the metabolic syndrome , women with pcos , and patients with endocrine disorders ( e.g. , acromegaly , adult gh deficiency , hypogonadism , hyperprolactinemia , or abnormal thyroid function ) .
an appropriate use of the vai ( which necessarily implies absolute knowledge of what we have already defined as limits of application ) could help us in various clinical situations to assess the complex phenomenon of adipose tissue dysfunction , " especially in the absence of an overt metabolic syndrome .
unfortunately , today the ability of the vai to express adipose tissue function is only to be seen as a hypothesis ; indeed few studies exist that have evaluated the correlation between it and adipocytokine production [ 11 , 25 , 41 ] .
however , in our recent study we evaluated the correlations among various anthropometric indices ( bmi , waist circumference ( wc ) , hip circumference ( hc ) , waist / hip ratio ( whr ) , bai , and visceral adiposity index ( vai ) ) and several adipocytokines ( visfatin , resistin , leptin , soluble leptin receptors ( sob - r ) , adiponectin , ghrelin , adipsin , pai-1 , vascular endothelial growth factor ( vegf ) , hepatocyte growth factor ( hgf ) tnf- , hs - crp , il-6 , and il-18 ) in patients with type 2 diabetes .
our data suggest that the vai , among the most common indexes of adiposity assessment , would be an easy tool for clearly mirroring adipose tissue dysfunction and its associated cardiometabolic risk . in conclusion , although still lacking prospective studies that can attribute a prognostic role to the vai regarding cardiovascular risk , given the simplicity of wc and bmi measurement and triglycerides and hdl cholesterol assessment , we suggest that the vai would be an easy tool for the evaluation of adipose tissue dysfunction and its associated cardiometabolic risk in various patient populations , mainly in the absence of an overt metabolic syndrome . | pubmed |
Can benzaldehyde undergo chlorination (aka halogenation)?
I've read articles online and they rarely mention about chlorination of benzaldehyde but more on bromination.
Also, I would like to know the catalyst used for this is FeCl3 or AlCl3?
Thanks for your help!:)
The experimental process of chlorination of benzaldehyde to form benzoyl chloride can be found [here](http://www.prepchem.com/synthesis-of-benzoyl-chloride/):
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>
>
> A round bottom flask is fitted with a reflux condenser and a gas inlet
> tube. 100 grams of cold and dry benzaldehyde are added to the flask
> and saturated with the current of dry chlorine. The chlorine gas is
> readily absorbed and the evolution hydrogen chloride takes place. When
> the reaction has moderated, the external heat is applied by
> keeping gentle boiling. The stream of chlorine is continued until no
> more hydrogen chloride is evolved. A stream of dry air or carbon
> dioxide is then passed through the apparatus in order to remove
> an excess of chlorine. Benzoyl chloride is obtained by distillation as
> a colorless fuming liquid with a very irritating smell. Yield almost
> quantitative.
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>
> Preparation of organic compounds, E. de. Barry Barnett, 52, 1912
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>
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There is also a [German paper](http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jlac.18320030302/abstract;jsessionid=470BD81FFE14EA0A30CAF1DE8B263B59.f02t01) written by Freidrich Wohler and Justus von Leibig which mentions an early preparation of benzoyl chloride by the action of chlorine over benzaldehyde.
Bromine Chloride in the presence of AlCl3 reacts with benzaldehyde to give 3-Bromobenzaldehyde - see US Patent 4036887 A
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Sandberg är ett vanligt svenskt efternamn som kan stavas på något olika sätt. Den 31 december 2012 var det följande antal personer i Sverige med stavningsvarianterna
Sandberg 17 795
Zandberg 3
Tillsammans blir detta 17 798 personer, vilket ger namnet plats nummer 34 på listan över Sveriges vanligaste efternamn.
Personer med efternamnet Sandberg
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A.W. Sandberg (1887–1938), dansk regissör och manusförfattare
Agne Sandberg (1886–1969), väg- och vattenbyggnadsingenjör
Algot Sandberg (1865–1922), författare, journalist och skådespelare
Alvida Sandberg (1865–1953), lärare och skolbibliotekspionjär
Amanda Sandbergh (1873–1961), frälsningsofficer och sångförfattare
Anders Sandberg, flera personer
Anders Sandberg (datavetare) (född 1972), datavetare och debattör
Anders Sandberg (musiker) (född 1968), rocksångare
Anders Sandberg (präst) (1797–1876), präst och politiker
Angelique Sandberg (född 1983), fotbollsspelare
Ann-Sofie Sandberg (född 1951), professor i livsmedelsvetenskap
Anton Sandberg Magnusson (född 1993), fotbollsspelare
Arne Sandberg (1917–1974), ingenjör och entreprenör
Aron Sandberg (1873–1959), skulptör
Arthur Sandberg (1882–1937), bankman
Axel Sandberg, flera personer
Axel Sandberg (konstnär) (1865–1956), godsägare och generalkonsul
Axel Sandberg (militär) (1866–1927), intendenturofficer, överste
Axel Sandberg (ämbetsman) (1881–1953), lantmätare, byråchef
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Barbro Sandberg (född 1935), lärare och politiker
Bengt Sandberg (1930–1997), konstnär och tecknare
Birger Sandberg
Birgitta Sandberg (född 1942), författare under namnet Birgitta Sandberg-Hultman
Birgitta Sandberg (konstnär) (1919–1966), teckningslärare, keramiker och målare
Bror Sandberg, flera personer
Bror Sandberg (jurist) (1882–1917), jurist och tecknare
Bror Sandberg (militär) (1903–1969), militär
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Carin Appelberg-Sandberg (1889–1960), skådespelare
Carl Sandberg, flera personer
Carl Sandberg (arkivarie) (1798–1879)
Carl Sandberg (fackföreningsman) (1859–1923)
Carl Sandberg (idrottsman) (1876–1946), brottare och kastare
Carl Sandberg (konstnär) (1884–1949)
Carl-Erik Sandberg (1919–2000), fotbollsspelare
Carl-Evin Sandberg (1904–1979), arkitekt
Carl Gustaf Sandberg (1729–1805), kyrko- och skråmålare
Carl Robert Sandberg (1846–1926), svensk läkare
Christer Sandberg (1832–1913), ingenjör
Christian Sandberg (född 1987), ishockeyspelare
Christina Sandberg (född 1948), tennisspelare
Conrad Sandberg (1920–2014), jazzmusiker, kapellmästare och fotograf, känd som "Conny Rich"
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David Sandberg (född 1985), manusförfattare, regissör och skådespelare
David F. Sandberg (född 1981), regissör och manusförfattare
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Einar Sandberg (1906–1959), tidningsman
Einar Sandberg (målare) (1876–1947), norsk målare
Elis Sandberg (1910–1989), veterinär och alternativbehandlare
Elisabeth Sandberg (1940–1997), medhjälpare till Stig Bergling
Emanuel Sandberg (1873–1925), skol- och ämbetsman
Erik Sandberg, flera personer
Eric Sandberg (1884–1966), seglare
Erik Sandberg (ingenjör) (1879–1933), byggde ut Råsunda
Erik Sandberg (journalist) (född 1975), undersökande journalist
Ester Sandberg (1888–1970), konstnär och telegrafist
Eugén Sandberg (1937–2015), antaget namn för spionen Stig Bergling
Eva Sandberg (1907–1979), skulptör och grafiker
Evert Sandberg (1886–1958), lantbrukare och politiker
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Filip Sandberg
Finn Sandberg (1920–2011), dansk-svensk apotekare, professor i farmakognosi
Fred Sandberg (1881–1955), skol- och ämbetsman
Fredrik Sandberg (1884–1970), post- och ämbetsman
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Gomer Sandberg (1861–1929), tandläkare
Gotthard Sandberg (1890–1961), konstnär
Greta Sandberg, flera personer
Greta Sandberg (textilkonstnär, broderi)
Greta Sandberg (textilkonstnär, knyppling)
Gunilla Sandberg (1919–1995), sångtextförfattare
Gunnar Sandberg (född 1966), politiker
Gunnel Sandberg (1909–1951), pianist, låtskrivare och sångare
Gustaf Sandberg, flera personer
Gustaf Sandberg (ämbetsman) (1848–1927)
Gustaf Sandberg (konstnär) (1876–1958), skulptör
Gustaf Edvard Sandberg (1863–1905), svenskamerikansk arkitekt
Gustaf Hugo Sandberg (1874–1915), arkitekt
Gustav Sandberg (1888–1958), fotbollsspelare
Gustav Sandberg Magnusson (född 1992), fotbollsspelare
Göran Sandberg (född 1955), botaniker och ämbetsman
Gösta Sandberg (olika betydelser), flera personer
Gösta Sandberg (1932–2006), "Knivsta", fotbollsspelare
Gösta Sandberg (militär) (1909–1984), svensk överstelöjtnant
Gösta Sandberg (teolog) (1906–1974), svensk frikyrkoman
Gösta Sandberg (textilkonstnär) (1915–1995), svensk textilkännare, professor
Gösta Sandberg (tidningsman) (1927–2012)
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Hans Sandberg, flera personer
Hans Sandberg (bergsingenjör) (född 1939)
Hans Sandberg (journalist) (född 1953), svensk-amerikansk journalist och författare
Hans Sandberg (litteraturvetare) (1932–2017)
Harald Sandberg, flera personer
Harald Sandberg (diplomat) (född 1950)
Harald Sandberg (konstnär) (1912–1983), målare, tecknare och grafiker
Harald Sandberg (seglare) (1883–1940)
Harald Sandberg (skådespelare) (1871–1929), skådespelare och teaterdirektör
Harry Sandberg (1880–1957), politiker och författare
Harry Sandberg (konstnär) (1920–1985)
Harry Sandberg (tecknare) (1904–1989), konstnär och tecknare
Helen Broms Sandberg (född 1961), konstnär
Herbert Sandberg (1902–1966), tysk-svensk dirigent
Hildur Sandberg (1881–1904), socialdemokratisk student
Hjalmar Sandberg (1847–1888), landskapsmålare, konservator och tavelrestaurerare
Hjalmar Sandberg (journalist), journalist och översättare
Håkan Sandberg (född 1958), fotbollsspelare och tränare
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Inger Sandberg (född 1930), författare
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Jacob Sandberg (1887–1973), journalist, konstnär och tecknare
Jan Sandberg (född 1958), politiker
Jean Sandberg (1852–1917), skådespelare
Johan Sandberg (1834–1905), skolman och politiker
Johan Sandberg (bildhuggare) (1763–1815), bildhuggare och spegelmakare
Johan Alfred Sandberg (1854–1927), byggmästare
Johan Gustaf Sandberg (1782–1854), konstnär
John Sandberg (1887–1954), folkskollärare och politiker
Josef Sandberg (1896–1986), målare och tecknare
Josephina Sandberg (1840–1918), massör och sjukgymnast
Jørgen Christian Aall Sandberg (1850–1942), norsk läkare
K
Kaj Sandberg (född 1965), finländsk antikhistoriker
Kajsa Sandberg (1922–2013), konstnär och keramiker
Karl Sandberg (1862–1944), lantbrukare och politiker
Karl-Erik Sandberg (1911–1965), flygtekniker och flygare
Karl Martin Sandberg (född 1971), musikproducent och låtskrivare. känd som Max Martin
Karl Wilhelm Sandberg (1893–1967), major i Frälsningsarmén, sångförfattare och tonsättare
Katarina Sandberg (född 1992), författare
Katja Sandberg (född 1973), skådespelare
Kenneth Sandberg (född 1945), politiker och opinionsbildare
Kerstin Sandberg Bränngård (1917–2020), tecknare, glas- och textilkonstnär
Knut Sandberg (1923–1985), konstnär
Kristina Sandberg (född 1971), författare
L
Lars Sandberg (sjukgymnast) (1877–1961), sjukgymnast
Lars Sandberg (född 1957), fotbollsspelare och tränare
Lars G. Sandberg (1939–2020), svensk-amerikansk professor i ekonomisk historia
Lasse Sandberg (1924–2008), illustratör och barnboksförfattare
Leif Valdemar Sandberg (född 1968), politiker, centerpartist
Leonard Sandberg (1839–omkring 1885), xylograf och tecknare
Ludvig Sandberg (1866–1924), jurist
M
Marcus Sandberg (född 1990), fotbollsmålvakt
Margareta Sandberg-Hög (född 1924), målare och textilkonstnär)
Mauritz Sandberg (1895–1981), fotbollsspelare
Mia Sandberg (född 1947), sångerska och konstnär
Mikael Sandberg, flera personer
Mikael Sandberg (ishockeymålvakt)
Mikael Sandberg (ishockeyspelare) (född 1969)
Mikael Sandberg (statsvetare) (född 1956), professor
Moa Eriksson Sandberg (född 1981), författare
N
Nicolas Sandberg (född 1991), fotbollsspelare
Niklas Sandberg (född 1978), fotbollsspelare
Nils Sandberg (1829–1888) handlande och politiker
Nils Sandberg (konstnär) (1895–1976), skulptör, målare och tecknare
Nils-Eric Sandberg (född 1940), debattör och författare
Nils-Erik Sandberg (född 1939), bordtennisledare och företagsledare
O
Ole Rømer Aagaard Sandberg, flera personer
Ole Rømer Aagaard Sandberg (läkare) (1811–1883), norsk läkare
Ole Rømer Aagaard Sandberg (godsägare) (1831–1899), norsk godsägare och politiker
Ole Rømer Aagaard Sandberg (agronom) (1865–1925), norsk agronom
Ole Rømer Aagaard Sandberg (politiker) (1900–1985), norsk politiker och agronom
Olga Sandberg (1844–1926), dansare och musiklärare
Olof Sandberg (1679–1750), ämbetsman
Olof Sandberg (lagman) (1643–1718)
Olof Johan Sandberg (1840–1896), målargesäll och målare
Olof Robert Sandberg (1816–1890), läkare
Oscar Sandberg (1870–1926), tonsättare, organist och musikpedagog
Oskar Sandberg (född 1980), matematiker
Oskar Sandberg (tidningsman) (1887–1964)
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Paul Sandberg (1891–1951), fotograf
Per Sandberg (född 1962), skådespelare
Per Sandberg (politiker) (född 1960), norsk politiker
Per Gustaf Sandberg (1823–1899), riksdagsman
Peter Sandberg (1957–2019), radiojournalist och programledare
Petrus Sandberg (1872–1954), evangelist i Svenska missionsförbundet
Philip Sandberg (född 1981), kommunalråd i Lund, folkpartist
Pär Sandberg (född 1925), målare, reklamtecknare och grafiker
R
Ragnar Sandberg (1902–1972), konstnär
Rickard Sandberg (född 1988), motocrossförare
Roger Sandberg (född 1972), fotbollsspelare och tränare
Roland Sandberg (född 1946), fotbollsspelare
Roland Sandberg (tecknare) (1919–2008). reklamtecknare och konstnär
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Sam Sandberg (1883–1963), bryggare
Sheryl Sandberg (född 1969), amerikansk företagsledare
Simon Sandberg (född 1994), fotbollsspelare
Sixten Sandberg (1880–1948), ingenjör
Stefan Sandberg (född 1954), svensk musiker
Steve Sem-Sandberg (född 1958), författare, kritiker och översättare
Stig Sandberg (1925–1961), teckningslärare, keramiker och målare
Suzanne Sandberg (1915–2015), pionjär inom svenskt internationellt utvecklingsarbete
Sven Sandberg (1917–1994), uppfinnare
Sven-Olof Sandberg (1905–1974), sångare och sångtextförfattare
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Tim Sandberg (född 1990), ishockeyspelare
Tom Sandberg. flera personer
Tom Sandberg (fotograf) (1953–2014), norsk fotograf
Tom Sandberg (idrottsman) (född 1955), norsk utövare av nordisk skidkombination
Torsten Sandberg (född 1940), riksdagsman
Toye Sandberg (1900–1964), tecknare och målare
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Vera Sandberg (1895–1979), Sveriges första kvinnliga ingenjör
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Wilhy Sandberg (född 1929), dansare och koreograf
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Yvonne Sandberg-Fries (1950–2020), politiker
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Åke Sandberg (född 1944), sociolog, professor och författare
Åke Sandberg (konstnär) (1910–1985), bildhuggare
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covariance functions are a key element in the regression of geospatial data ( kriging ) .
designing a covariance function that can capture the geospatial random field of natural processes is useful for understanding the changes occurring in climate related variables .
for example , ongoing sea level changes provide an important context for understanding future coastal flood risks @xcite . however , most of the climate related datasets at a global scale suffer from statistical issues of non - stationarity and non - uniformly smooth spatial boundaries . in this paper
, we design a covariance function which addresses these issues in the datasets .
-1 stochastic processes of complex systems at a global scale are known to have a regional geophysical variability .
for example , the local sea - level changes occurring near northern europe are primarily dominated by the physics of the glacial - isostatic adjustment , while the local sea - level changes occurring near japan are dominated by the tectonics @xcite .
such regional variations can be modeled using the non - stationary covariance function ( figures [ fig : orig](a , b ) depicts these issues ) .
-1 one of the important modeling issues in the complex geospatial dataset at a global scale is knowing the boundaries of the regional geophysical variability . addressing this issue , which we call the non - uniformly smooth spatial boundary issue , aids in modeling the non - stationary covariance function by capturing the underlying correlation structure of a region .
this paper addresses this issue for kriging .
-1 for standard kriging models ( gp ) , the methods given in @xcite are widely used in many climate models , including models of the sea level data , because it gives a non - parametric method for analyzing such a geospatial random field .
such a model can be completely defined by its covariance function , and it learns the hyper - parameters of the designed covariance function directly from the training data without making any parametric assumptions about the data . -1 to model the non - stationarity of the stochastic process , @xcite devised a non - stationary covariance function . these methods use spatially evolving smooth kernels to represent the characteristic length scale ( cls ) of the covariance function , which , in turn , models the local correlation structure of the global scale stochastic process . from these methods ,
@xcite is the most promising approach for climate data , as its model is entirely in the non - parametric gp framework .
even so , it uses a homogeneous set of hyper - parameters to ensure the smoothness of the cls in the input space .
we show in our experiments that using a homogeneous set of hyperparameters is inefficient for the global - scale complex systems .
-1 non - stationarity has also been addressed by @xcite .
they use a multi - resolution basis function , fixed rectangular grid , and explicit thresholding scheme .
the approach of setting fixed grids renders this method unviable for datasets with non - uniformly smooth boundaries .
while @xcite validates their model on precipitation estimates in colorada ( usa ) , @xcite uses the daily ozone rate in the midwest .
both of these datasets are locally dense , and , in turn , do not address the global scale climate data issues .
-1 in the literature of estimating global scale sea - level changes , techniques given by @xcite use a kalman filter model , and @xcite use a mixture of gps at various regional resolutions . however , these methods fail to tightly couple the local and global estimates in the spatial dimension . additionally , these methods rely on the domain knowledge and a parametric framework .
-1 in this paper , we propose a covariance function to model the data and address the aforementioned issues at a global scale , and we call this covariance function the intrinsic non - stationary covariance function .
we use intrinsic statistics @xcite on the space of the cls to capture the non - uniformly smooth spatial boundaries for the non - stationarity .
furthermore , we provide an algorithm for kriging using the proposed intrinsic covariance function , and we validate its applicability on two global scale datasets . -1 [ fig : gia ] [ fig : sl ]
in this section , we provide relevant background about stationary and non - stationary covariance functions used in kriging , which helped in the development of our proposed framework of the intrinsic non - stationary covariance function .
the standard kriging ( gp ) model tries to recover the underlying function , @xmath0 , where @xmath1 , from @xmath2 observed data points @xmath3 . the learned model is then used to compute the predictive distribution @xmath4 for a test point @xmath5 . here
, @xmath6 are points in the input space of dimension @xmath7 , @xmath8 are observed values , and @xmath9 is observed noise . in our problem setting , @xmath10 represents the 2d spatial coordinates ( latitude and longitude ) and @xmath11 represents the rate of change of the sea level at @xmath10 .
-1 assuming gaussian noise @xmath12 with a constant variance term @xmath13 , the predictive distribution is then given by @xmath14 , where : @xmath15 , @xmath16 , @xmath17 , @xmath18 , @xmath19 , @xmath20 , and @xmath21 is the identity matrix @xcite .
here , @xmath22 is the covariance function which we are interested in modeling .
-1 for kriging , the correlation structure of the data is commonly modeled as a stationary covariance function when the underlying stochastic process of a function ( @xmath0 ) is assumed to be stationary . a stationary isotropic covariance function that is motion and translation invariant can be defined as @xmath23 . here
, @xmath24 is a positive definite function , @xmath25 is the cls , and @xmath26 is the distance function ( in geophysical measurements , this is commonly angular distance ) . as can be seen from the construction , when the cls is large the correlation between the input space points is spatially small , and vice versa . in other words ,
the points that are far apart have a small effect on the inference step .
-1 when the cls is differing with respect to the input space dimensions , @xmath7 , the covariance function is called an anisotropic covariance function .
one such form of this covariance function is given by @xmath27 . here
, the cls , @xmath28 , can be decomposed into @xmath29 .
@xmath30 is a @xmath31 column vector and it gives the direction of relevance , @xmath32 is a @xmath33 diagonal matrix and it gives the magnitude of relevance , and @xmath34 is the relevant number of axis - aligned dimensions . to date , various @xmath35 for @xmath36 have been proposed . for spatial statistics ,
the matrn covariance function is a standard choice due to its flexibility in capturing the varying smoothness of the underlying distribution : -1 [ eq : mat ] k(x_i , x_j ) = k_s ( , ) = , where @xmath37 , @xmath38 is the smoothness hyperparameter that controls the differentiability of the function , @xmath39 is the signal variance , @xmath40 is the modified bessel function , and @xmath41 is the gamma distribution . the non - stationary covariance function can be modeled using a covariance function that varies its cls with respect to the input point of interest .
the non - parametric model form for such a covariance function is given by @xmath42 , @xmath43 , and @xmath44 .
for this non - stationary covariance function to be valid , @xcite shows ( using a convolution of kernels ) that @xmath45 should be spatially evolving smooth kernels of symmetric positive definite matrices .
a closed - form solution of the nonstationary matrn covariance function is given by @xcite as : -1 [ eq : globlnsgpcov ] k(x_i , x_j ) = k_ns(x_i , x_j ) = k_s ( , ) . intuitively , equation indicates that the covariance between two observed values ( @xmath46 ) is affected by the convolution ( arithmetic average ) of the local covariates ( kernels ) at the input locations ( @xmath47 ) .
consequently , this results in a variable cls at the target values ( @xmath48 ) .
-1 for modeling the cls , @xcite uses a predetermined area of the ellipse , @xcite uses b - splines , and @xcite uses a stationary gp .
all of these methods capture the underlying local correlation of the data using @xmath49 neighbors of @xmath47 . in this paper , we are interested in models that ensure a locally smooth manifold of @xmath50 , which lies in the space of positive definite matrices @xmath51 in a non - parameteric fashion , while still being entirely in a gp framework .
@xcite proposes the following eigen - decomposition of @xmath50 for the spatial data : -1 @xmath52 the eigen decomposition parameters @xmath53 are each , in turn , modeled using an independent stationary gp in the latitude dimension of @xmath47 , and @xmath54 using an independent stationary gp in the longitude dimension of @xmath47 .
all four independent gps have their own sets of hyperparamters .
in this section , we first propose our model of the covariance function ( intrinsic non - stationary covariance function ) , then give background for the intrinsic statistics that we employ to construct the intrinsic non - stationary covariance , and finally provide an algorithm for its implementation in kriging . in order to improve the model of the non - stationary covariance function that captures the variable regional information ,
while still maintaining a non - parametric model , we propose a new class of covariance functions and define this class as an intrinsic non - stationary covariance function .
[ def : insgp ] an intrinsic non - stationary covariance function @xmath36 assumes the form @xmath42 , where @xmath55 and @xmath56 . here , @xmath57 is an objective function of the form : @xmath58 where @xmath59 is the cls for the intrinsic non - stationary covariance function , @xmath60 is the intrinsic distance metric , @xmath61 is the neighbors ( including itself ) of the geospatial point of interest @xmath62 , and @xmath26 is the distance in the input space . in our study , the aim of the objective function @xmath63 is to model the regional geophysical cls of the underlying stochastic process .
intuitively , @xmath59 represents the intrinsic mean of the cls at the input points @xmath64 , and it incorporates the regional cls in its convolution step for the intrinsic covariance function .
there are two important factors in modeling this function @xmath65 : 1 .
finding the neighborhood points that represent the regional information .
2 . finding a representative of the cls that describes the statistics ( up to second - order ) for the region of interest .
figure [ fig : frame ] depicts these two factors , and section [ sec : method ] gives one such method to construct these classes of functions .
the intrinsic non - stationary covariance function , as defined above , is a valid non - stationary covariance function .
@xcite shows that the construction of a covariance function using a moving average specification ( i.e. , convolution of kernels ) leads to a non - stationary process . in our construction (
equation [ eq : psi_insgp ] ) we specify the convolution of kernels on a smooth manifold , preserving the properties of symmetric positive definite matrices , and , in turn , obtaining a non - stationary process definition of [ 6 ] with a positive definiteness of the covariance function . to compute the objective function @xmath65 for the space of spatially smooth kernels ( @xmath66 ) , we assume that @xmath65 lies on the riemannian manifold @xmath67 of positive definite matrices @xmath51 .
the riemannian manifold is assumed to be geodesically complete and endowed with a canonical affine connection . @xcite and @xcite derived explicit forms of the geodesic distance on this manifold as : @xmath68 , where @xmath69 denotes the @xmath7 eigenvalues of the matrix @xmath70 .
@xcite defined the empirical riemannian mean @xmath71 , and @xcite gave an iterative form of @xmath59 as a local minimum of the objective function @xmath72 : @xmath73 each of the @xmath49 normal distributions @xmath74 is associated with a unique tangent vector @xmath75 , such that @xmath59 is mapped onto @xmath76 by an exponential map @xmath77 .
the covariance matrix of a set of covariance matrices itself ( i.e. , in our model this is a covariance of a set of the cls ) is then defined as : @xmath78 the covariance of the set of the cls gives us a measure by which to evaluate the properties of its distribution on a manifold .
for example , when the @xmath79 is small , it means that the set of covariances ( cls ) are from the same normal distribution @xmath80 and are highly correlated . note the similarity in the variable @xmath49 of and @xmath81 of , which shows that @xmath82 is in fact the intrinsic riemannian mean @xmath59 .
training set @xmath3 , test points @xmath83 .
predictive densities @xmath84 .
initialize estimates of @xmath50 using equation .
find the characteristic length scale @xmath82 using algorithm [ alg : knn ] .
compute the intrinsic nonstationary covariance function using equation .compute the gp using @xmath85 .
algorithm [ alg : method ] describes our framework for implementing the intrinsic non - stationary covariance function , and figure [ fig : frame ] depicts this general framework .
we first obtain initial smooth estimates of the cls ( @xmath50 ) by equation , and then we update @xmath50 with the aim of modeling the intrinsic function @xmath82 using our approach proposed in algorithm [ alg : knn ] .
our method maintains the appropriate smoothness in the latent space of @xmath50 due to the second - order intrinsic statistics on the riemannian manifold .
additionally , our method captures the correlation of the @xmath50 in its intrinsic latent space that the initial estimate failed to capture .
hence , the estimates for the cls around sharp discontinuities and separated regions of the spatial data field are improved , as shown in figure [ fig : ker ] .
finally , the cls ( @xmath82 ) is used in equation for the gp regression model .
-1 @xmath64 , @xmath86 .
@xmath82.find k nearest neighbors @xmath87 for @xmath47 and @xmath88 for @xmath89 in the input space .
remove the @xmath50 s from @xmath90 , such that , @xmath91 @xmath92 threshold.find @xmath93 using @xmath94 for eq
. [ eq : mean ] .
remove the @xmath95 s from @xmath96 , such that , @xmath97 @xmath92 threshold.find @xmath98 using @xmath99 for eq
. [ eq : mean ] .
find @xmath82 using @xmath100 for step ( 3 ) of algorithm [ alg : method ] , @xcite bound the @xmath101 s to achieve the required smoothness and used the arithmetic mean to convolve @xmath50 and @xmath95 for its covariance function .
we used the empirical riemannian mean rather than the arithmetic mean and , therefore , are free from fixing the bounds on the initial estimates of @xmath101 .
this allows the variable smoothness in equation to naturally evolve in the space of symmetric positive definite matrices .
note , the thresholds of variance are bounded in the space of @xmath101 and are not directly dependent on the input space .
additionally , @xcite shows that the arithmetic mean causes larger determinants ( than the original determinant ) in the space of @xmath51 , which the riemannian mean avoids .
-1 algorithm [ alg : knn ] uses two levels of nearness measures : 1 ) the usual distance metric directly on the input space that measures spatial proximity , and 2 ) the intrinsic statistics of @xmath50 that measure its proximity on the manifold . here , we used @xmath91 to measure the correlation of the neighboring @xmath50 s for its simplicity , but one could also use the k - nearest neighbors in the space of @xmath50s .
it would be worth exploring how the different statistical measures on the manifold of the cls space could improve the kriging estimates when sharp jumps exist in the underlying distribution .
-1 for example , a cls computation of a geospatial location that is close to the boundary of its geophysical region is less reliable when it is the function of its input space alone ( i.e. , @xmath50 in algorithm [ alg : method ] , step 3 ) .
however , when the additional information of the neighboring cls is incorporated into the model ( i.e. , algorithm [ alg : knn ] , step 4 and 5 ) , one could potentially recover the cls of the boundary points that is closer ( equation [ eq : mean ] ) to the cls representative of its associated region .
we show in the experimental section that this approach of algorithm [ alg : knn ] is particularly useful for analyzing climate models
. -1 for the initialization of the cls in algorithm [ alg : method ] , step ( 3 ) , one can use the numerical implementation of either @xcite , @xcite , or @xcite . in our experiments , we used @xcite , because the empirical testing showed that it gave the best results for our application .
similarly , we used the numerical implementation of @xcite for the intrinsic statistics ( equations and ) . -1 the k for the nearest neighbors and the threshold for the variance in alg .
[ alg : knn ] are found using the 5-fold cross validation . to find the gp hyperparameters , for step ( 1 ) and step ( 5 ) in alg .
[ alg : method ] , we use a markov chain monte carlo ( mcmc ) sampling scheme that is similar to the one outlined in @xcite . -1
to gain insight into the applicability of our proposed covariance function , we implemented and compared kriging with three different covariance functions : the widely used stationary anisotropic matrn covariance function ( statgp ) of @xcite , the baseline non - stationary covariance function ( nsgp ) of @xcite , and the intrinsic non - stationary covariance function ( insgp ) that we propose in this paper .
these methods were evaluated using two standard performance measures ( as described below ) for kriging .
the three datasets used are : the smooth 2@xmath7 simulated dataset ( sim ) given in @xcite , the geophysics driven synthetic data ( gia ) as modeled in @xcite , and the global - scale complex naturally occurring real dataset ( tg ) collected in @xcite . -1 _ the simulated dataset_. for this study , we are interested in comparing our method with the 2@xmath7 simulated functions that have been previously used in the non - stationary covariance function literature . the experimental set up is given in @xcite . even though the simulation function is non - stationary , it is fairly smooth and homogeneous , and it lacks the complex regional geophysics that is usually encountered in global - scale climate related data . -1 _ the synthetic dataset_. for this study , we are interested in modeling the global - scale geophysical signal that is present in the climate datasets ( such as tide gauge data ) .
this synthetic dataset enables us to compare the three covariance functions ( statgp , nsgp , insgp ) with known geophysics boundaries .
-1 one such widely modeled geophysical signal is the glacial - isostatic adjustment ( gia ) model .
we used the signal modeled in gia @xcite , which gives the difference in the height between the sea surface and solid earth .
figure [ fig : orig](a ) shows the distribution of the underlying distribution ( @xmath11 ) after masking out the land mass . to examine the robustness of our proposed model , the experimental setup includes 25 independent runs of the gia data . for each run
, we randomly sampled 315 training points , added gaussian noise ( @xmath102 ) to sea level measurements , and tested on 946 independent random sampled points . -1 _ the real dataset_. for this study , we are interested in a global - scale climate variable that contributes to future climate related risks , is known to have non - stationarity , and has complex regional geophysics in its dataset .
hence , we used tide gauge sites measuring relative sea level measurements across the coastal areas of the globe ( see figure [ fig : orig](b ) ) . from the dataset given in @xcite , 747 locations
were selected because they had consistent temporal records from the years 1993 to 2012 . to focus our study on the geo - spatial set up , we used 747 locations of tide gauge sites to construct the rate of change of the sea level ( mm / year ) , where the annual sea level rate of change was obtained from linear regression estimates in the temporal dimension .
the experimental set up then includes 25 independent runs with randomly sampled 374 and 373 locations for respectively the training and test set .
-1 _ evaluation metrics_. we report performance with respect to two widely adopted metrics in kriging : the standardized mean squared error ( smse ) and the negative log predictive density ( nlpd ) .
smse measures the point estimate errors in the predictions and is given by : @xmath103 , where @xmath2 is the number of test points , @xmath104 is the predictive mean at input space @xmath47 , and @xmath105 is the sample variance .
nlpd measures not just the point estimates error , but also the error variance of the predictions and is given by : @xmath106 .
-1 .evaluations of the simulated ( sim ) , synthetic ( gia ) , and real ( tg ) datasets .
gia and tg dataset results are in the units of mm / year . [ cols="^,^,^,^,^,^,^,^,^ " , ] [ tab : eval ]
table [ tab : eval ] summarizes the performance for the three covariance functions ( statgp , nsgp , and insgp ) when implemented on the three datasets ( sim , gia , and tg ) .
the performance of insgp is particularly improved for the gia and tg datasets , while it does not show much of an improvement over nsgp for the sim dataset .
this is mainly because the sim dataset is fairly smooth .
furthermore , the sim data does not suffer from the issue of a non - uniformly smooth spatial boundary ( regional geophysics ) that is present in gia and tg datasets fig [ fig : orig](a ) .
-1 for example , fig [ fig : ker](a ) shows the true values of gia data near the barent sea ( reg.1 ) , which is a marginal sea of the arctic ocean .
the cls estimates for this region ( which is parametrically plotted as ellipses ) from statgp , nsgp , and insgp are shown in fig [ fig : ker](b , c , d ) .
note the differences in the shape of the ellipses numbered ( 1,2,3 ) in fig [ fig : ker](b , c , d ) . these points ( 1,2,3 )
correspond to the geospatial boundary points of the regions ( 1,2,3 ) in fig [ fig : ker](a ) .
while statgp has the same shape for all of the points , nsgp shows some variation in its shape .
even so , they are largely similar . on the other hand ,
insgp has a distinct variation in the the points ( 1,2,3 ) and well represents the differences in these three regions .
this is explained by the superior performance ( tab .
[ tab : eval ] ) of insgp over nsgp and statgp ( particularly in the gia reg.1 ) . -1 table [ tab : eval ] , shows the average values for the error metrics .
the maximum standard deviation in smse for sim was 0.003 , for gia was 0.02 , and for tg was 0.5 .
for each of these runs , insgp performed as well as nsgp for the sim dataset , and outperformed nsgp and statgp for the tg and gia datasets .
the error values for the sim dataset when applying the methods of statgp and nsgp were similar to the error values found in @xcite .
-1 from all three datasets , the real dataset ( tg ) shows the most improvement in its error metric when applying the insgp method .
the high improvement is because tg has large variability in the regional geophysics ; therefore , the intrinsic non - stationary covariance function is able to better model the underlying true distribution than the stationary and non - stationary covariance functions .
we introduced a new class of covariance functions , which we call an intrinsic non - stationary covariance function .
this covariance function is especially useful in modeling global scale geospatial datasets that have a non - stationary process and non - uniformly smooth spatial boundaries due to regional geophysics .
we developed a framework to apply this covariance function for kriging . using the sea level dataset from the glacial - isostatic adjustment model and tide gauge measurements
, we demonstrated our framework s improved performance in kriging when compared with the non - stationary covariance function .
-1 there are many facets of implementation of the intrinsic non - stationary covariance function that could be undertaken in the future .
one of the important issues , especially outside of the geo - spatial community , is large datasets .
specifically , one can use sparse regression techniques @xcite and a computationally cost effective metric for the intrinsic statistics on the positive definite matrices of the characteristic length scale @xcite to deal with large datasets .
-1 other climate related variables , such as temperature and precipitation records , face similar modeling issues as the sea level dataset that we used for our application .
future work will explore the application and methods of our intrinsic covariance function to such geospatial datasets , with the larger goal of aiding in the assessment of future climate related risks . | arxiv |
Why Cl⁻ can't act as bidentate ligand?
$\ce{Cl-}$ is a monodentate ligand. It has four lone pairs then why it can't donate two lone pairs to central atom and act as a bidentate ligand?
A [bidentate ligand](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denticity#Classes_of_denticity) is one that forms bonds to the metal center through two different atoms, not through two lone pairs. While chloride does have more than one pair of valence electrons, it only has one atom. Thus it cannot be bidentate.
If the chloride shares a second pair of electrons with the metal center, there would still only be one bond site between the ligand and the metal:
$$\ce{[M+]-Cl <-> [M]=Cl+}$$
A bidentate ligand needs two lone pairs on two separate atoms. Consider ethylenediamine (en), one of the classic bidentate ligands: $\ce{H2NCH2CH2NH2}$. Each nitrogen atom has a lone pair that can be used to form a bond to the metal center, creating two bonds from two different sites on the ligand. See the structure of the tris(ethylenediamine)cobalt(III) ion from tris(ethylenediamine)cobalt(III) chloride $(\ce{Co(en)3Cl3})$.
Update:
As Nicolau points out in a comment, chloride can **bridge** two metal centers. This is not the denticity phenomenon, which is one ligand with two bonding sites to the same metal. This is one ligand with bonds to two metal centers. See the structure of niobium pentachloride (really $\ce{Nb2Cl10}$ or better $\ce{(NbCl5)2}$.
Chlorine ion is monodentate.For bidentate ligand it should have atleast two bonding sites.In chlorine it has only one donatable lone pair.So it can't act as bidentate ligand.
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About Feynman's treatment of entropy
Feynman said in [this](https://www.feynmanlectures.caltech.edu/I_44.html) chapter that if a system absorbs (rejects) an amount of heat $d Q$ at a temperature $T$, then we say the entropy of the system increased (decreased) by an amount $dS=d Q /T$. And he previously showed that for a reversible engine operating between two temperatures, the entropy lost from the hotter reservoir is equal to the entropy gained by the cold reservoir
$$Q\_{h}/T\_{h}=S=Q\_{c}/T\_{c}.$$
So the entropy here is some quantity related to *changes* of the system: heat flows out of our system at a given temperature, we lose some entropy. He then said that when a system goes from state $a$ with temperature $T\_{a}$ and volume $V\_{a}$ to state $b$ with temperature $T\_b$ and volume $V\_b$, we can write the *change* of entropy as $$S\_a-S\_b=\int\_{a}^{b} \frac{dQ}{T}.$$
What does $S\_{a}$, or $S\_b$, represent in this case? In the first case entropy was something flowing in and out and was connected to the amounts of heat leaving or entering the system. Now, entropy is connected only to the volume and temperature of the system, regardless of heat flows. Aren't these two interpretations at odds with each other?
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> A heat $Q\_1$ at temperature $T\_1$ is “equivalent” to $Q\_2$ at $T\_2$ if
> $Q\_1 / T\_1 = Q\_2 / T\_2$, in the sense that as one is absorbed the other is delivered. This
> suggests that if we call $Q/T$ something, we can say: in a reversible process as
> much $Q/T$ is absorbed as is liberated; there is no gain or loss of $Q/T$. This $Q/T$
> is called *entropy*.
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> We can move around on a $pV$ diagram all over the place, and go from one condition to another. In other words, we could say the gas is in a certain condition $a$,
> and then it goes over to some other condition, $b$, and we will require that this
> transition, made from $a$ to $b$, be reversible. Now suppose that all along the path
> from $a$ to $b$ we have little reservoirs at different temperatures, so that the heat $dQ$ removed from the substance at each little step is delivered to each reservoir at the temperature corresponding to that point on the path. Then let us connect all these reservoirs, by reversible heat engines, to a single reservoir at the unit temperature. When we are finished carrying the substance from $a$ to $b$, we shall bring all the reservoirs back to their original condition. Any heat $dQ$ that has been absorbed from the substance at temperature $T$ has now been converted by
> a reversible machine, and a certain amount of entropy $dS$ has been delivered at
> the unit temperature as follows: $$dS=d Q /T.$$
> Let us compute the total amount of entropy which has been delivered. The
> entropy difference, or the entropy needed to go from $a$ to $b$ by this particular
> reversible transformation, is the total entropy, the total of the entropy taken out
> of the little reservoirs, and delivered at the unit temperature:
> $$S\_a-S\_b=\int\_{a}^{b} \frac{dQ}{T}.$$
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> Feynman said in this chapter that if a system absorbs (rejects) an amount of heat $d Q$ at a temperature $T$, then we say the entropy of the system increased (decreased) by an amount $dS=d Q /T$.
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If you re-read your link, you will see that Feynman did **not** say that. What you left out of your description is that Feynman explicitly specified that his equation applied to a **reversible** path. [The difference between $Q$ and $Q\_{rev}$ is not a minor typo. Rather, it is crucial to understanding the issues you raise in your question.]
I.e., here is what he is saying:
$$dS=d Q\_{\textbf{rev}} /T$$
[You only mention the reversibility constraint as applying to his equations for the efficiency of heat engines.]
Likewise, I'm afraid this is also incorrect, because it again leaves out the fact that Feynmann added the key constraint of reversibility:
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> He then said that when a system goes from state $a$ with temperature $T\_{a}$ and volume $V\_{a}$ to state $b$ with temperature $T\_b$ and volume $V\_b$, we can write the *change* of entropy as $$S\_a-S\_b=\int\_{a}^{b} \frac{dQ}{T}.$$
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Instead, Feynman's message is that we can *calculate* the entropy change associated with a process if we can connect the initial and final states by some *reversible* path (of which there are an infinite number), and integrate over that path, i.e.:
$$S\_a-S\_b=\int\_{a}^{b} \frac{dQ\_\textbf{rev}}{T}.$$
Entropy is a *property of the system*. It is a state function, and the change in the entropy of a system depends only on the difference between the intial and final states. The change in entropy is thus independent of the path through which that change is made; it doesn't matter whether the change is made reversibly or irreversibly—for a given initial and final state, the change in entropy will always be the same.
Heat flow, by contrast, is not a state function—i.e., it is not a property of the system. Rather (like work), it is a *property of the path* that connects changes in the system. Thus, if we use two different paths to connect an initial and final state, the heat and work flows along these paths can be different, even though the initial states for both paths are the same, and the final states also are the same.
Having said that, if we constrain a path in a very special way—namely, if we constrain the path to be reversible—we can calculate the change in entropy by integrating $\frac{dQ\_\textbf{rev}}{T}$ along that path.
One can define / calculate the amount of entropy present in a system under specified conditions - these are your $S\_a$ and $S\_b$. You can also measure the difference between them $\Delta S$ which you could use in your first equation. It's analogous to mass - you can say I have 3 kg of apples, I give you 2 kg of apples, and now I have 1 kg of apples. These 3 are all masses even though the middle one (2 kg of apples transferred) is a change in mass, not a state of the system.
With all due respect to Feynman, his description of entropy leaves a lot to be desired. Otherwise you would be able to follow it.
The best way to think about entropy (per unit mass) is that it is a physical property of the material under consideration, rather than a function of any specific process. Like internal energy and enthalpy, it depends only on the present state of the material, as characterized by the present temperature and specific volume (or, equivalently, pressure) of the material (assuming a material of constant chemical composition and phase). So, once you specify the temperature and specific volume, the entropy of the material is determined.
Like internal energy and enthalpy, it is possible to change the temperature and specific volume of a material, and thus its entropy, by subjecting the material to a physical process. The way we do this is by subjecting the material to heat flow and work at its interface with its surroundings. In the case of entropy, there are two mechanisms for entropy change in a specific process:
1. Heat transfer through the interface with the surroundings, determined by the integral of $dQ/T\_I$, where $T\_I$ is the temperature at the interface where the heat transfer is taking place
and
2. Entropy generation within the material (system) which is produced by dissipative transport processes such as heat conduction and viscous deformation in the material.
In a reversible process, only the first mechanism is significant, but in an irreversible process, involving dissipative transport in the system, the second mechanism is also significant. This second mechanism is very difficult (although not impossible) to quantify, and usually involves the solution of a complicated set of partial differential equations. That is why, in the case of an irreversible change between two states of a material, we usually devise an alternative reversible path between the same two end states to establish the entropy change for the process.
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Sony Pictures Classics
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Blue Jasmine
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BLUE JASMINE
Starring
(in alphabetical order)
Hal ALEC BALDWIN
Jasmine CATE BLANCHETT
Al LOUIS C.K.
Chili BOBBY CANNAVALE
Augie ANDREW DICE CLAY
Ginger SALLY HAWKINS
Dwight PETER SARSGAARD
Dr. Flicker MICHAEL STUHLBARG
Co-starring
(in alphabetical order)
Jasmine’s Friend Jane TAMMY BLANCHARD
Eddie MAX CASELLA
Danny ALDEN EHRENREICH
Filmmakers
Writer/Director WOODY ALLEN
Producers LETTY ARONSON
STEPHEN TENENBAUM
EDWARD WALSON
Co-Producer HELEN ROBIN
Executive Producers LEROY SCHECTER
ADAM B. STERN
Co-Executive Producer JACK ROLLINS
Director of Photography JAVIE R AGUIRRESAROBE ASC
Production Designer SANTO LOQUASTO
Editor ALISA LEPSELTER A.C.E.
Costume Design SUZY BENZINGER
Casting JULIET TAYLOR
PATRICIA DiCERTO
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BLUE JASMINE
Synopsis
After everything in her life falls to pieces, including her marriage to wealthy businessman Hal
(Alec Baldwin), elegant New York socialite Jasmine (Cate Blanchett) moves into her sister
Ginger’s (Sally Hawkins) modest apartment in San Francisco to try to pull herself back toget her
again.
Jasmine arrives in San Francisco in a fragile mental state, her head reeling from the cocktail of
anti-depressants she’s on . While still able to project her aristocratic bearing, Jasmine is
emotionally precarious and lacks any practical ability to support herself. She disapproves of
Ginger’s boyfriend Chili (Bobby Cannavale), who she considers another “loser” like Ginger’s
ex-husband Augie (Andrew Dice Clay). Ginger, recognizing but not fully understanding her
sister’s psychological instability, suggests that she pursue interior design, a career she correctly intuits that Jasmine won’t feel is beneath her. In the meantime, Jasmine begrudgingly accepts
work as the receptionist in a dentist’s office, where she attracts the unwanted attentions of her
boss, Dr. Flicker (Michael Stuhlbarg).
Feeling that her sister might be right about her poor taste in men, Ginger starts seeing Al (Louis
C.K.), a sound engineer whom she considers as a step up from Chili. Jasmine sees a potential
lifeline when she meets Dwight (Peter Sarsgaard), a diplomat who is quickly smitten with her
beauty, sophistication and style.
Jasmine’s flaw is that she derives her worth from the way she’s perceived by others, while she
herself is blind to what is going around her. Delicately portrayed by a regal Cate Blanchett ,
Jasmine earns our compassion because she is the unwitting instrument of her own downfall. Woody Allen’s new drama BLUE JASMINE is about the dire consequences that can result when
people avert their eyes from reality and the truth they don’t want to see.
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BLUE JASMINE
About the Production
Throughout his career, Woody Allen has created many indelible female characters portrayed by
some of the world’s greatest actresses, including Diane Keaton, Geraldine Page, Mariel Hemingway, Charlotte Rampling, Mia Farrow, Barbara Hershey, Gena Rowlands, D ianne Wiest,
Mira Sorvino, Judy Davis, Samantha Morton, Scarlett Johansson, and Penelope Cruz, to mention only a few. Whether they appear in light comedies, dark dramas or anything in betwee n, these
complex female characters resonate in our memories as the focal points of his movies. Certain to take her place in this gallery of multifaceted, complex, and richly observed women is Jasmine,
the troubled heroine of Allen’s new drama BLUE JASMINE, portrayed by another one of the world’s most extraordinary actres ses, Cate Blanchett.
We first meet New York socialite Jasmine shortly after she has suffered a breakdown, triggered
by the cataclysmic collapse of her marriage to wealthy financier Hal (Alec Baldwin). Up until that point Jasmine’s entire identity was wrap ped up in being an elegant, well dressed, culturally
sophisticated woman living the Manhattan high life, but now that life is over, and her mental and emotional state is rapidly veering off course . “We know from the minute the movie opens that
Jasmine is lost,” says Allen. “She’s already someone who has been found talking to herself and has had real problems.” Hitting rock bottom both financially and psychologically, and having
nowhere else to go, Jasmine turns to her sister Ginger (Sally Hawkins), a grocer y store cashier in
San Francisco. “Jasmine has really been through the mill,” says Allen. “In a fit of anger she did
something that caused dire consequences she never anticipated, and she brought on herself an
extremely potent series of traumas.” Says Blan chett: “Jasmine is in freefall and has to leave
behind everything she knows and has expected. She’s entering the realm of absolute unknown, moving from one coast to the other, from one social set to the other , one class to another.”
Jasmine wasn’t born into wealth; she met and married Hal, a handsome, high- flying
businessman, when she was a college student. Hal quickly transported her to a world of high
fashion clothes , precious jewelry, elegant dinner parties , beach houses and privat e planes. “She
was captivated,” says Allen. “Hal was good looking, charming, successful, dynamic and wealthy , 5
and he swept her off her feet. She changed her direction and suddenly found herself leading the
life of a wealthy wife —and she got used to it.” Bl anchett feels that marrying into money wasn’t a
completely unexpected path for Jasmine to take in her life, as she might always have had a vision
of a handsome prince who would come to take her away: “To get a job and forge your own way
in life you have to be able to weather the knockbacks that life deals out to you, and I don’t know
if Jasmine is like that. For her to have to roll up her sleeves and get her hands dirty by taking a
job is probably not in her ideal picture of the universe.”
Hal, portrayed by Alec Baldwin, is a man whose fortune is as bountiful as the source of his
income is questionable. “I think Hal is like a million guys out there, who have this big s hot
complex,” says Allen. “They make a lot of money and they’re charming and generous wit h
people. They stay just within the law when they can, and when they have to stretch it a little, they
stretch it.” Hal is also equally flexible in his attitudes towards fidelit y. “I think Hal is like a lot of
hard-charging, successful men who feel the need to take the edge off of a stressful life and expect
their wives to understand,” says Baldwin. “In his case Jasmine isn’t able to accept that, but he is
very adept at reassuring her that she has nothing to worry about.” Says Allen: “ For Hal, Jasmine
is elegant and knows how to keep up the social end of things, and yet he’s always playing around
because he’s good looking and dynamic and that’s his style .”
Born with the name Jeanette, Jasmine took on her more poetic moniker around the time Hal
came into h er life. “It’s quite a theatrical choice,” says Blanchett, “and it’s very telling that she
didn’t call herself Scarlett or something completely different—she always steps slightly sideways from the truth. Small fantasies like this are harmless in of themse lves, but the more you
do it, the further you get away from reality.” Blanchett continues: “This leads to the question: ‘Is
Jasmine predisposed to being a fantasist or is she a fantasist through circumstance?’ I think
there’s a certain type of person who h as a more fragile makeup and a less tangible grip on reality
and Jasmine probably is in that camp.”
Arriving in San Francisco, Jasmine is dismayed to see Ginger’s modest apartment and lifestyle,
so completely different than what she is accustomed to. Addi ng to her discomfort is the fact that
her relationship with her sister has always been complicated. Jasmine and Ginger were adopted 6
children from different parents, and from the beginning, Jasmine was the favored child, bathed in
love, of which Ginger rece ived very little. “Jasmine had this golden aura around her,” says Sally
Hawkins (HAPPY- GO-LUCKY), who plays Ginger. “She was brighter and prettier and more
elegant from birth . Ginger saw herself as the lesser child and the one who wasn’t really liked —
sort of the runt of the litter.” The impact of the different treatments they received as children created a degree of tension between the two of them early on as well as two very contrasting
viewpoints of life. Jasmine grew up with a sense of entitlement and found Hal to give her the life
she felt she deserved whereas Ginger had very modest expectations, but developed the robust strength and skills to make it on her own. Her approach to life was always more hands -on. She
bartended and waited tables, married a ro ugh-hewn handyman named Augie (Andrew Dice Clay)
with whom she had two boys. When Jasmine, on the other hand, was forced by circumstance to
work in a fancy shoe store in New York, it was devastating for her to be seen by women she had
previously socialized with. “Her focus on the outward appearance or what the neighbors will
think has probably led her to the state that you find her in when she hits San Francisco,” says
Blanchett. “She fled because she was feeling judged by others. She is very conscious of how
she’s perceived and her desire to control that perception, the outward shell of who she is , trumps
the discovery of who she actually is .”
The sisters have lived in two completely different worlds for most of their adult lives, but now
that Jasmine need s her help, Ginger willingly takes her in. “Ginger would never be close to her
like she would a sister with a loving background,” says Allen, “but the ir situation isn’t so cold
that when Jasmine’s in trouble she would turn a completely blind eye.” Says Hawkins: “I don’t
think Ginger could ever turn Jasmine away. Ginger is really kind and even though there’s great tension there. As the younger sister she has always looked up to Jasmine and now sees the
opportunity to have a real connection with her.” Unfortunately, by the time of her arrival, Jasmine may be too far gone for Ginger to be able to reach. “Ginger does try, but she just doesn’t
know where to begin to unlock Jasmine,” says Hawkins. “She’s so trapped in a different world that Ginger doesn’t rea lly understand, that Ginger has no grasp of how to get to her.” Trying to
be helpful, Ginger suggests that Jasmine pursue interior design, a profession which would allow for her to express her cultivation and taste. Jasmine is enthusiastic, but comes up wi th the highly
impractical idea that she take an online course, even though she can’t use a computer. “Her ideas 7
are ill thought through but she’ll throw everything at them,” says Blanchett. “I think the thing
that’s relatable and humanizes her is the panic that underlies that.”
Jasmine does have enough lucidity to try to convince Ginger to break up with her mechanic
boyfriend Chili (Bobby Cannavale). “Jasmine thinks her sister ’s first husband Augie (Andrew
Dice Clay) was a loser, ” says Allen. “A s any good sister or friend would do, she’s advising her
not to fall into the same trap again , picking another guy who has no refinement whatsoever.”
Clay feels that Jasmine doesn’t give Augie a fair chance. “He may be an ordinary working class
guy, but he really loved his wife. I think Jasmine doesn’t like Augie because she’s all about
money and jewelry and how much money the guy she’s with has.” Blanchett sees some truth in
that appraisal : “Jasmine is someone who has pinned all of her ability to rise up in the worl d upon
being connected to the right man, believing that it’s about who you attach yourself to, not
through any of your own agency. How could you ever rise up if you’re connected to the wrong
man? It’s very revealing about the way she sees her own ability t o move and shake in the world.”
Says Hawkins: “Ginger is very aware of Jasmine’s distaste for the men in her life. That pains her but she also feels that maybe she’s right. There’s a part of Ginger that wants to better herself. At
the same time she’s confu sed and thinking that she should be looking for someone better just
because she wants to make a better connection with Jasmine.”
Chili recognizes very quickly the threat that Jasmine’s arrival poses for his relationship with
Ginger. “As soon as Jasmine ge ts there, he can see that Ginger is changing,” says Cannavale.
“He understands that she’s very susceptible to Jasmine and the stakes are high for him . It’s
obviously very important for him to fight for Ginger because he’s very much in love with her.”
Unfor tunately Chili’s attempts to hold onto Ginger are expressed in explosive acts that only
serve to confirm Jasmine’s low opinion of him. Says Allen: “Even though he makes a scene in
the apartment and in the grocery store where she works, he’s not a villain, he feels he loves her
and to the best of his ability, he’s trying. His heart’s in the right place but I don’t know what will happen in future years.” Cannavale believes Chili sees Ginger as someone who is very easily
manipulated and he has taken it upon hi mself to look out for her. “H e’s a very natural sort of
protector,” he says. “He’s interested in giving her unadulterated love, a real physical kind of g uy
who’s vulnerable too. I think she needs that from him and he needs somebody to protect.” 8
To make mo ney for her computer classes, Jasmine takes a stopgap job as a receptionist at the
office of dentist Dr. Flicker (Michael Stuhlbarg), work that she finds highly beneath her, and
which she is ill- suited to do. To make matters worse, things quickly become aw kward between
Jasmine and her employer. “On the surface Dr. Flicker might appear to be generous to Jasmine,
but he has an ulterior agenda,” says Stuhlbarg. “He wants something from her.” It soon becomes
clear what that is, as he clumsily and inappropriatel y tries to come on to her, ignoring her highly
distressed state. “H e’s not really paying attention to what she’s going through,” says Stuhlbarg.
“His desires blind him to what she’s going through.” No matter how much she resists, he only
becomes more aggressive and insistent. “By the time Jasmine finds herself at the dentist’s office she’s really beginning to be in freefall because nothing is working out,” says Blanchett. “It’s like
they’re speaking Swahili in these computer classes and if she can’t learn t he computer then she
can’t study interior design and then she’s got no other idea s. She has no money, no skills, and
she’s clearly on the verge of outstaying her welcome at Ginger’s place.”
An unexpected potential lifeline turns up for Jasmine when she go es to a party and meets Dwight
(Peter Sarsgaard), a genteel diplomat who takes an interest in her. “Dwight is very ambitious and wants to go into politics,” says Sarsgaard. “Based on how Jasmine looks and the way she’s
dressed and acts, he sees her as the kind of woman who would really be an asset for his political
plans. But what draws him to her is a certain nervousness and vulnerability that she has. She’s
not comfortable with herself and that makes her easier for him to approach —I don’t know if he
would have done it otherwise .” Not wanting to fill Dwight in on the calamity of her recent
months, she quickly invents a much more upbeat and elevated persona for herself. “She’s able to
lie,” say Allen, “She’s saying I’m a decorator and my late husband was a s urgeon. She has a
certain built in elegance in her persona and from years of social activity and upper -class social
interaction, she puts on a good s how, and he’s not looking for or suspecting any lies.” Says
Blanchett: “ I think Jasmine has so little faith in her own abilities that she has to make herself
more than what she is constantly. It’s an instinctual response ; she doesn’t think things through.
And once those words come out of her mouth, she can’t put them back in— she just has to keep
going. The truth is often very terrifying, particularly when you’ve spent your entire life in a
fiction .”
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At the same party where Jasmine encounters Dwight, Ginger meets Al ( Louis C.K.), who has a
more upscale job and a sweeter manner than the men she’s used to goi ng out with. Even though
he is only modestly above the level of what she’s used to, she sees him as a step up. “Al is a guy
living a kind of drab life where he’s fixing people’s audio systems,” says Louis C.K, “and he’s
trying to trying to find some happin ess by carving out a little romance with this very innocent
and nice young woman. He’s got a very simple way of paying attention to her and showing that he likes her and it makes her feel really good.” Says Hawkins: “Ginger has aspirations for a
better lif e and thinks that Al is the solution. It’s like she’s playing a role —she’s really liking this
world that Al seems to offer. He’s showing her a life that could be better than what she sees her life to be.”
As is always the case, Allen assembled a stellar cast for BLUE JASMINE, toplined by Cate
Blanchett , who was his first choice to play Jasmine. “Cate is one of the great actresses of the
world,” says Allen. “ She just has that thing. There’s a tremendous amount of depth there.
There’s no way to quantify it. You can get other actresses who are very good and they’ ll be
playing frustration and despair and they’ll weep the way Cate does , but for some reason she
projects on the screen a tremendous depth that sucks you in. You just feel how deep she’s going
and that’s her gift. ”
Blanchett was very enthusiastic about working with Allen and the screenplay , but she also found
Jasmine to be a particularly daunting role to play. A lot of the challenge for her involved the way
the script cuts back and forth between the San Francisco present and the New York past. The
New York sections don’t just provide the backstory for the present, they mirror and parallel what is going on . For example , as Jasmine arrives at her sister’s cramped place, the film cuts to her in
an enorm ous empty Fifth Avenue apartment. “Because Jasmine is suc h an unreliable narrator,
the flashbacks are there to find out what’s truly going on underneath the surface,” says Blanchett.
“In a way I wish we’d shot the New York stuff first before we’d gone to S an Francisco because
it was in doing that that I sort of fully understood her character.” Blanchett continues: “ I did go
in every day and say to myself ‘Don’t screw this up!’ ‘Can you please not screw it up today? ’”
On the set she discovered that Allen was willing to give her an unusually large amount of
freedom. I think he really doesn’t want to get in an actor’s way,” she says, “and that’s something 10
I had to sort of deprogram myself from because I love the suggestions that come from directors.
So I just kept asking him questions and he’d answer them. Most of my questions were about
tone, because when you’re working with the director who made BANANAS and INTERIORS,
you can read this script and think it’s terribly tragic and painful and there’s another way y ou can
read it where it’s just absurd. I think he’ s a master at that: people who are completely immersed
in the seriousness of their own lives —which are utterly absurd.”
Having enjoyed working with Sally Hawkins on CASSANDRA’S DREAM, where she played
Colin Farrell’s girlfriend, Allen thought she would be a great choice for the pivotal role of
Jasmine’s sister Ginger. “She’s a fabulous actress,” he says. “She’s real all the time; she’s never
actressy .” Hawkins has high praise for Allen’s no- nonsense directing style: “Woody doesn’t
want to deal with chit chat. He just wants you to turn up and for your character to be fully
formed and ready to work.” As a long -time admirer of Cate Blanchett’s work, Hawkins was
thrilled at the opportunity to play her sister. “Cate has no ego,” she says. “She just wants to investigate life, create incredibly rich layers, and make the work as good as it possibly can be. I
believed every single mom ent of her as Jasmine and being so close to it, just saw this woman
completely trapped and lost and alone. It was a highly tuned performance —it’s like the strings
on a guitar being tightened, tightened, tightened, until she snapped. I can’t imagine how dif ficult
it must have been to take that character home with you at night.” Says Blanchett: “Sally’s got the
biggest heart of anyone I’ve ever met. I clung to her like a life raft.”
Alec Baldwin makes his third appearance in a Woody Allen film, after ALICE and TO ROME
WITH LOVE portraying Jasmine’s well- heeled, entrepreneurial husband Hal. “Alec is the
perfect guy to play Hal, because he’s got everything going for him ,” says Allen. “He’s good
looking, he’s a tremendously talented dramatic actor, and yet if y ou need somebody to be funny,
he can be funny.” Playing Dwight, Hal’s counterpart as a wealthy and refined suitor for Jasmine’s attention is Peter Sarsgaard (AN EDUCATION). “Peter projects intelligence and
literacy, as well as a sweetness that makes him a guy you root for Jasmine to wind up with,
somebody who would come into her life and under other circumstances really save her.” On the other side, Jasmine receives highly inappropriate and unwelcome attentions from her employer
Dr. Flicker, played by Micha el Stuhlbarg, star of the Coen Brothers’ A SERIOUS MAN, and 11
currently portraying racketeer Arnold Rothstein on HBO’s “Boardwalk Empire .” “Michael is a
very natural actor which I like,” says Allen. “It never looks like he is acting which is the best
kind of acting. He also can be funny and serious with great effectiveness.”
Allen had seen Bobby Cannavale’s work on the New York stage, and he felt the actor would be a
perfect match for the character of Chili. “Bobby can do all kinds of things , but he’s very g ood at
playing this kind of character, which is his natural persona,” says Allen. “He just seemed a
natural for the part, plus he has a built -in likability.” Foul- mouthed comedian Andrew Dice Clay
might not seem an obvious choice for a dramatic role as Gin ger’s hapless ex -husband Augie, but
Allen had his eye on Clay for a long time. “I always thought Andrew could be a wonderful actor
in the right circumstances,” says Allen. “He’s a great type and he’s got a wonderful quality. He’s
a guy who not only does the written lines you give him but he builds the character himself. He adds things, never in a pushy way, but in a creative way.”
Portraying Al, the third man in Ginger’s life , is Louis C.K., one of America’s most beloved
comedians and the creator of the Em my-winning series “Louie.” “Louis is very funny and that
accounts for the success he’s having as a comedian, but he’s also got another dimension to him
where he’s not just a guy who writes or buys a million jokes and stands up and just shoots them
off,” sa ys Allen. “ He’s got a depth or pathos about him and that makes him very sympathetic.”
Given Jasmine’s emotional state, BLUE JASMINE might seem an apt title “At first we named it
“Jasmine French,” says Allen, “but then, because of the score we felt BLUE JASMINE best
characterized the mood of the picture.” Jasmine also references “Blue Moon” several times as
the song that was playing when she met Hal —a tune whose famous lyric “you saw me standing
alone” resonates with the scene where Jasmine meets Dwight.
Unlike many of Allen’s recent films, which are set against some of the most iconic images of
their respective cities, BLUE JASMINE doesn’t showcase the most picturesque aspects of San
Francisco (a brief view of the Golden Gate Bridge from a Marin hilltop being a notable
exception). For the most part the San Francisco scenes are set in the workaday world inhabited
by Ginger. The New York sequences, on the other hand, take you to Fifth Avenue and shops like 12
Fendi and Jimmy Choo, offering the kind of luxury goods that define Jasmine during her New
York years.
As she is such a creature of privilege, one could easily take the position not to care about
Jasmine. Says Allen: “So she lost her charge account to Prada, she lost her gold card, and her
duplex on Fi fth Avenue ? That’s too bad, there’s a lot of people in America that can’t eat. But
what makes her a person that you care about is that her story isn’t just about economic deprivation, it’s a tragic flaw in her character that made her the instrument of her own demise. ”
Allen continues: “ She is someone who chose not to look too deeply at the source of her pleasure,
her income, her security, and because of that paid a terrific price. To look the other way is a
human flaw we all share; people do it in little wa ys all the time with their children, and with their
husbands and wives.” Says Blanchett: “We all to a certain degree see what we want to see in the people who we are surrounded by and certainly in ourselves. It’s very , very difficult for a human
being to t ruly look at themselves in the mirror, to truly see who we are warts and all —and it’s
very difficult to change. In the end, Jasmine is a product of all the delusion and evasion that we
all have to some degree but as time has passed she’s become deluded on an epic scale.” Ironically, it is precisely through these fantasies of Jasmine’s that her true personality seeps
through—it’s where her dreams and aspirations crystallize and appear in stark contrast to her
actual circumstances. Says Blanchett: “Our fantas ies are always more than what we are.”
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BLUE JASMINE
About the Cast
CATE BLANCHETT (Jasmine) won an Academy Award® in 2004 for her portrayal of
Katharine Hepburn in Martin Scorsese’s biopic of Howard Hughes, THE AVIATOR , for which
she also won BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards® and received a Golden Globe
nomination. In 2008, Blanchett was nominated for two Oscars®; as Best Actress for
ELIZABETH: THE GOLDE N AGE and as Best Supporting Actress for I’M NOT THERE ,
making her only the fifth actor in Academy history to be nominated in both acting categories in
the same year. Additionally, she received dual SAG and BAFTA Award nominations, for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress respectively, for ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE and
I’M NOT THERE . For the latter, she also won a Golden Globe Award, an Independent Spirit
Award, several critics groups’ awards, and the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 2007 Venice Film Festival.
She earned her first Oscar
® nomination and won BAFTA, Golden Globe Award and London
Film Critics Circle Awards for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth I in Shekhar Kapur’s ELIZABETH. She also received Oscar
®, Golden Globe and SAG Award® nominations for her
performance in NOTES ON A SCANDAL . Additionally, Blanchett has earned Golden Globe
nominations for Best Actress for the title role in Joel Schumacher’s VERONICA GUERIN and
her work in Barry Levinson’s BANDITS , and, earlier, another BAFTA Award nomination for
her performance in Anthony Minghella’s THE TAL ENTED MR. RIPLEY.
Blanchett is currently in production in Berlin for George Clooney’s THE MONUMENTS MEN,
and will begin production of Disney's live -action CINDERELLA later this year. She has also
recently completed production on two Terrence Malick films, KNIGHT OF CUPS and one yet untitled.
Blanchett played the role of Galadriel in Peter Jackson’s THE LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy
and will appear again in the same role in THE HOBBIT Trilogy. Her additional film credits include Joe Wright’s HANNA, Ridley Scott’ s ROBIN HOOD, David Fincher’s THE CURIOUS
CASE OF BENJAMIN BUT TON , Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster INDIANA JONES AND
THE KINGDOM OF THE C RYSTAL SKULL , Steven Soderbergh’s THE GOOD GERMAN,
BABEL , and Wes Anderson’s THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU.
Among her other film credits are Jim Jarmusch’s COFFEE AND CIGARETTE S, earning an
Independent Spirit Award nomination, Ron Howard’s THE MISSING , Gillian Armstrong’s
CHARLOTTE GRAY, Lasse Hallström’s THE SHIPPING NEWS , Rowan Woods’ LITTLE
FISH , Mike Newell’s PUSHI NG TIN , Oliver Parker’s AN IDEAL HUSBAND, Sam Raimi’s
THE GIFT, Sally Potter’s THE MAN WHO CRIED, Bruce Beresford’s PARADISE ROAD,
Cherie Nowlan’s THANK GOD HE MET LIZ ZIE, for which she won both the Australian Film
Institute (AFI) and the Sydney Film Critics Awa rds for Best Supporting Actress, and Gillian
Armstrong’s OSCAR AND LUCINDA, opposite Ralph Fiennes, for which she also earned an AFI nomination for Best Actress. 14
Blanchett has worked extensively on the stage in Australia and abroad. For the past five years,
she has been the co -Artistic Director and co -CEO of the Sydney Theatre Company (STC)
alongside Andrew Upton. During this time, Blanchett performed Richard II in the celebrated
STC production of “The Wars of The Roses ,” Blanche Du Bois in Tennessee Williams’ “A
Streetcar Named Desire,” directed by Liv Ullmann, which traveled to much critical acclaim from Sydney to Washington and New York (her performance was considered the ‘Performance of the Year’ by The New York Times) and for which she received th e Helen Hayes Award for
Outstanding Actress in a non- resident production. She has also played the part of Yelena in
Anton Chekhov’s “Uncle Vanya ,” in a version by Andrew Upton as part of STC’s 2010 Main
Stage season, which was also staged in Washington, DC and at New York City’s Lincoln Center Festival in June 2012 (and for which she also won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding
Actress) , and mos t recently Lotte in Botto Strauss’ “Gross und Klein,” which toured extensively
throughout Europe in 2012 following a 2011 Sydney season and was part of the London Cultural Olympiad . This summer, Blanchett co -stars with Isabelle Huppert in the Sydney Thea tre
Company’s adaptation of Jean Genet’s 1947 play, “The Maids,” directed by Benedict Andrews and adapted by Andrew Upton.
Blanchett has been awarded the Centenary Medal for Service to Australian Society through
Acting and in 2007 she was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. In
2012, she was awarded the Chevalier de l’ Ordre des Arts et des L ettres (one of France's highest
cultural honors) by the French Minister for Culture, in recognition of her significant
contributions to the arts. Sh e has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2008,
Blanchett co -Chaired the creative stream of the Prime Minister of Australia’s National 2020
Summit. She is a patron of the Sydney Film Festival and an ambassador for the Australian
Conserva tion Foundation and the Australian Film Institute. She resides in Sydney with her
husband and three children.
SALLY HAWKINS (Ginger) won a Golden Globe Award, Silver Bear (Berlin) Award,
Evening Standard Award, Hollywood Film Festival (Breakthrough Award) , NY, LA, Mill
Valley, San Francisco and Santa Barbara Film Critic's Awards, as well as a host of nominations
for her acclaimed performance as “Poppy” in Mike Leigh's HAPPY -GO-LUCKY. She
previously worked with Woody Allen on CASSANDRA’S DREAM.
Born in Lewi sham, South East London, Hawkins trained at RADA before making her film debut
in Mike Leigh’s ALL OR NOTHING, followed by a role in Leigh’s VERA DRAKE Her other
film credits include Mike Newell’s GREAT EXPECTATIONS, Richard Ayoade’s
SUBMARINE, Mark Romanek’s NEVER LET ME GO, Lone Scherfig’s AN EDUCATION, Cary Fukunaga’s JANE EYRE, and a starring role in Nigel Cole’s MADE IN DAGENHAM, which won her further accolades and honors. In addition, she has appeared in Matthew Vaughan’s LAYER CAKE, Paul Murphy ’s LOVE BIRDS, Tom Shankland’s WAZ, Sherry
Hormann’s DESERT FLOWER, Stephen Burke’s HAPPY EVER AFTERS, and Gurinder Chadha’s IT’S A WONDERFUL AFTERLIFE. Upcoming for Hawkins is a starring role in Phil
Morrison’s ALMOST CHRISTMAS, opposite Paul Rudd and Paul Giamatti. 15
Hawkins’ performance as Anne Elliott in the I TV production of Jane Austen’s PERSUASION
won her the Golden Nymph Award for Best Actress at the Monte Carlo Television Festival 2007
and the Royal Television Society Best Actress Award. Her other television credits include leading roles in “20, 000 Streets Under the Sky,” “Tipping the Velvet,” BYRON in which she
played Mary Shelley, THE YOUNG VISITERS, “Fingersmith ,” two seasons of “Little Britain,”
as the recurring character Cathy. S he also played t he leading role in SHINY, SHINY BRIGHT
NEW HOLE IN MY HEART for the BBC.
Hawkins most recently closed two sold out runs at the Royal Court and West End of Nick Payne’s two character play “Constellations,” opposite Rafe Spall. Her extensive theatre credit s
include playing the role of “Adelea” in the recent production of “House of Bernarda Alba” at The National Theatre, for which she won rave reviews. Her credits also include “The Winterling” and “Country Music,” (both Royal Court Theatre), “The Way Of The World”
(Wilton Music Hall), “Misconceptions” (Octagon), “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Much Ado About Nothing” (both at Regents Park Theatre), “Perpalas” (National Theatre Studio),
“The Cherry Orchard” and “Romeo & Juliet” (both for Theatre Royal York), “The Dybbuk” and
“Accidental Death Of An Anarchist” (both for BAC), “Svejk” (The Gate Theatre), “The Whore Of Babylon” (Globe Ed. Centre) and “As You Like It” ( The Buckingham Palace Gala) .
ALEC BALDWIN (Hal) is currently appearing on Broadway in Lyle K essler’s “Orphans.” He
is a graduate of New York University (BFA -Tisch, 1994) and was presented with an Honorary
Doctorate of Fine Arts from NYU in 2010. He last appeared on stage in the 2010 Guild Hall
(East Hampton) production of Peter Shaffer’s “Equus,” directed by Tony Walton. His other stage
credits include the Roundabout Theatre Company’s 2006 production of Joe Orton’s “Entertaining Mr. Sloane” directed by Scott Ellis, “Loot” (Broa dway -1986; Theatre World
Award), Caryl Churchill's “Serious Money ” (Bro adway -1988), “Prelude to a Kiss” (Circle Rep. -
1990; Obie Award), “A Streetcar Named Desire” ( Broadway -1992; Tony nomination),
“Macbeth ” (NYSF -1998), “The Twentieth Century” (Roundabout -2004). Baldwin has also made
stage appearances at The Hartman Theatre in Stamford, the Williamstown Theatre Festival, and
Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor.
He has been nominated for an Academy Award® as well as a National Board of Review Award
for Best Supporting Actor for Wayne Kramer’s THE COOLER.
Baldwin’s additional film credits include BEETLE JUICE, WORKING GIRL, MIAMI BLUES,
THE HUNT FOR RED OCT OBER, GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS, MALICE, THE JU ROR,
THE EDGE, GHOSTS OF MISSISSIPPI, STATE A ND MAIN, THE CAT IN THE HAT , THE
AVIATOR, THE DEPARTE D, IT’S COMPLICATED, and many others. T his will be Baldwin’s
third collaboration with Woody Allen, having previously worked with him on ALICE and TO
ROME WITH LOVE .
On television Baldwin has starred with Tina Fey on NBC’s “30 Rock,” winner of multiple
Emmy awards for Outstanding Comedy Series . Baldwin has received eight SAG Awards (seven
individual, one ensemble), three Golden Globes, the Television Critics Award and two Emmy 16
awards as Best Actor in a Comedy Series.
Alec Baldwin is also a dedicated supporter of numerous causes related to the arts. He serves on the boards of The Hamptons International Film Festival, The New York Philharmonic, The
Roundabout Theatre Company and Guild Hall of East Hampton. He is an active supporter of The
Actors Fund and The Public Theatre/New York Shakespeare Fe stival, among many others.
PETER SARSGAARD (Dwight) is an actor noted for his range and ability to access what is
behind the often complicated facades of the characters he plays. He made his screen debut in 1995 with Tim Robbins’ DEAD MAN WALKING, and then started gracing the art -house
circuit, making a violent, searing impression as a homophobic killer in BOYS DON'T CRY starring two -time Oscar
®-winner Hilary Swank as a trans -gendered teen. Other impressionable
offbeat roles for Peter that have thrilled critics include SHATTERED GLASS , which earned him
a slew of awards including the prestigious National Society of Film Critics Award, as well as GARDEN STATE and KINSEY .
Peter achieved mainstream success with roles in JARHEAD, FLIGHT PLAN , AN
EDUCAT ION and GREEN LANTERN, and will next star in Rob Epstein and Jeffrey
Friedman’s LOVELACE opposite Amanda Seyfried which premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film
Festival. He most recently wrapped production on Kelly Reichardt's NIGHT MOVES , in which
he'll appear opposite Jesse Eisenberg and Dakota Fanning. He currently resides in Brooklyn
along with his wife Maggie Gyllenhaal and their two daughters.
LOUIS C.K. (Al) is one of the most honest and respected comedic voices of his generation,
finding success in bot h television and film as well as the live stage. Currently he serves as
executive producer, writer, director and editor of the acclaimed FX TV series “Louie.”
Louis took home two 2012 Emmy Awards for “Louie ” and his standup special “Louis CK: Live
At The Beacon Theatre” including Writing For A Comedy Series and Writing For A Variety
Special. In addition he was also nominated in the following categories : Comedy Actor , Directing
For A Comedy Series , Directing F or A Variety Special, Special -Class Program , and Picture
Editing For Short -Form Segments & Variety Specials . He recently won four awards at th e 2012
Comedy Awards including Sketch Alternative Comedy Series and Comedy Directing TV for
“Louie,” as well as Co medy Special of the Year and Stand Up Tour for “ Live at The Beacon
Theatre.” He als o was recently honored as 2011 Comedy Person of the Year from the Just For
Laughs Festival and won a 2011 Com edy Award for Best Standup Special. “Louie ” has been
honored on many year -end Top Ten lists including AFI, Time, Entertainment Weekly and
dozens of others. “Hilarious” was also honored with a 2012 Grammy for Best Comedy Album.
Always one to experiment, Louis released his last standup special, “ Louis C.K. Live at the
Beacon, ” directly to consumers through his website for $5. The move was hailed as
groundbreaking and was a tremendous success and he donated a large portion of the proceeds to charity.
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As a filmmaker, Louis is best known for his cult classic Blaxploitation spoof, POOTIE TANG,
which he wrote and directed. Louis’ first feature film, TOMORROW NIGHT , an independent
film that he produced, wrote, and directed, premiered at The Sundance Film Festival in 1998. He also created the short film, ICE CREAM , which scre ened at Sundance and as part of the New
Directors, New Films series at MOMA in 1994.
In 2008, Louis was seen in DIMINISHED CAPACITY and W ELCOME HOME ROSCOE
JENKINS. He also starred in the film THE INVENTION OF LYING and had a recurring role on
the NBC se ries, “ Parks & Recreation, ” which he reprised last year. His latest HBO comedy
special “Louis C.K.: Oh My God,” premiered in April 2013.
BOBBY CANNAVALE (Chili) is currently starring in Clifford Odets’ “The Big Knife” on
Broadway. His breakthrough role f or moviegoers was as Joe in Tom McCarthy’s award -winning
THE STATION AGENT for which he received a SAG nomination as part of the cast. He worked
with McCarthy again on WIN WIN . Cannavale’s additional film credits include SHALL WE
DANCE, HAPPY ENDINGS, ROADIE, FAST FOOD NATION, ROMANCE &
CIGARETTES , MOVIE 43, and PARKER . He will next appear in Rob Epstein and Jeffrey
Friedman’s LOVELACE opposite Amanda Seyfried and Peter Sarsgaard.
In addition to “The Big Knife,” Cannavale has appeared on Broadway in “G lengarry Glen Ross,”
“The Motherf**ker With the Hat” (Drama Desk winner, Tony nomination), and “Mauritius” for which he received a Tony nomination. Off Broadway he has appeared in “Hurlyburly,” “Fucking
A,” and “The Gingerbread House” among others. He is a lso a member of the LaByrinth Theater
Company. Cannavale’s TV credits include “Third Watch,” “100 Centre Street,” “Ally McBeal,” “Six Feet Under,” “Boardwalk Empire” (SAG nomination), “Nurse Jackie” (Emmy and SAG nominations), “Modern Family,” and “Will & Grace” (Emmy winner).
MICHAEL STUHLBARG (Dr. Flicker) has long been a lauded actor in the New York theatre
world, but his breakthrough for moviegoers was playing the lead role in the Coen Brothers’ A
SERIOUS MAN, for which he received a Golden Globe
® nomination for Best Actor.
His other films include MEN IN BLACK 3 , Martin Scorsese’s HUGO, Ridley Scott’s BODY OF
LIES , Tim Blake Nelson's THE GREY ZONE , Sophie Barthes’ COLD SOULS , Steven
Spielberg’s LINCOLN, Sacha Gervasi’s HITCHCOCK, as well as Martin S corsese’s s hort
homage to Alfred Hitchcock “The Key to Reserva.” He can currently be seen on HBO as New
York City mob boss Arnold Rothstein on the award -winning series “Boardwalk Empire.”
In 2005, Stuhlbarg received a Tony Award nomination and won a Drama Desk Award for his
performance in Martin McDonagh’s “The Pillowman.” He has also been honored with the New Dramatists Charles Bowden Actor Award and the Elliot Norton Boston Theatre Award, the latter for his performance in “Long Day’s Journey into Night.” Stuhlbarg’s other Broadway credits
include the National Actors Theatre productions of “Saint Joan,” “Three Men on a Horse,” “Timon of Athens, “The Government Inspector ,” Ronald Harwood’s “Taking Sides ,” Sam 18
Mendes’ revival of “Cabaret ,” as well as Tom Sto ppard’s “The Invention of Love.” He
has worked numerous times with the New York Shakespeare Festival. His critically
acclaimed credits include Sir Andrew Aguecheek in “Twelfth Night,” the title role in “Richard
II,” and Hamlet in Oskar Eustis’ production of the famous tragedy, for which he won a Drama
League Award.
Stuhlbarg received his BFA from The Juilliard School. He also studied at UCLA, the Vilnius
Conservatory in Lithuania’s Chekhov Studies unit , the British -American Drama Academy at
Baliol and Keble Colleges in Oxford, and with Marcel Marceau.
ANDREW DICE CLAY (Augie) is one of America’s most controversial and outrageous
comics, with the singular honor of being the only performer banned for life from MTV. When he
released his debut album, “Dice,” th e parental advisory label simply read "Warning: This album
is offensive."
Born in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, Clay began doing stand- up in neighborhood comedy clubs
before moving to Los Angeles in 1980. While continuing his comedy career, he acted in TV shows like “M*A*S*H, “Diff’rent Strokes,” and “Crim e Story.”
His film credits include PRETTY IN PINK and CASUAL SEX. Incorporating the character of
Dice from his film role in MAKING THE GRADE into his stand -up act, Clay soon found instant
stardom with his foul -mouthed style that people either loved or hated . He starred in the movie
THE ADVENTURES OF FORD FAIRLANE and sold out Madison Square Garden two nights in a row along with hundreds of other sports arenas from coast to coast. In 1992, Clay performed in front of the largest audience ever by a comedian when he shared the stage with Guns & Roses at the Rose Bowl. In addition, Clay starred in numerous HBO s pecial and released string of best -
selling DVDs and multi- gold and platinum selling CDs. In the 1990’s Clay starred in the TV
series “Bless This House” and “Hitz,” and acted in numerous movies, including FOOLISH, POINT DOOM, MY 5 WIVES, and ONE NIGHT AT Mc COOL’S.
In recent years, Clay’s career has been going through a resurgence. He appeared on “Celebrity Apprentice” where he was proudly thrown off first and has been critically acclaimed for his
recurring role on the f inal season of HBO’s “Entourage.” Clay has recently signed a year -long
contract to perform at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. His latest stand- up special,
“Indestructible,” appeared on Showtime on New Year’s Eve of 2012.
MAX CASELLA (Eddie) played Benny Fazio for five seasons of HBO ’s “The Sopranos” and
the character of Leo D'Alessio in “Boardwalk Empire.” He was most recently seen on screen
starring opposite Brad Pitt in Andrew Dominik’s KILLING THEM SOFTLY, and will soon be
seen in Spike Lee’s OLDBOY, the Coen Brothers’ INSIDE LLEW YN DAVIS and Richard
Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland’s THE LAST OF ROBIN HO OD.
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Casella played the part of Timon in the original cast of the Tony award -winning musical “The
Lion King,” for which he received a Theatre World award for Outstanding Broadway Deb ut and
a Drama Desk nomination. He recently appeared on Broadway in “Relatively Speaking,” a
collection of three one -act comedies directed by John Turturro, in which Casella appreared in
Ethan Coen’s “Talking Cure” and Woody Allen’s “Honeymoon Hotel.” Case lla also appeared in
Shakespeare’s “Timon of Athens” at The New York Public Theater.
Casella has often collaborated on stage with writer/director/actor John Turturro: in 2008 he
played Clov to Turturro’s Hamm in a critically acclaimed production of Samuel Beckett’s “Endgame” at BAM as well as co -adapting Italo Calvino’s “Fiabe Italiane” with Turturro, which
toured Italy in 2010. He also has a role in Turturro’s upcoming film FADING GIGOLO.
Casella first became widely known to audiences with hi s portrayal o f Vinnie Delpino on the hit
series “Doogie Howser, M.D.”
ALDAN EHRENREICH (Danny) recently starred as Ethan in Richard LaGravenese’s
BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, opposite Jeremy Irons, Viola Davis and Emma Thompson, and as
Whip in Park Chan -wook’s STOKER, opposite Mia Wasikowska and Nicole Kidman.
23-year-old Ehrenreich played the lead role in Francis Ford Coppola’s semi -autobiographical
film TETRO, shot in Buenos Aires and co-starring Vincent Gallo and Maribel Verdu. He
continued his friendship with Coppola, starring in the director’s next film, TWIXT, opposite Val
Kilmer, Bruce Dern, Ben Chaplin, and Elle Fanning. Ehrenreich also had a role in Sofia
Coppola’s SOMEWHERE.
Ehrenreich attended the prestigious Gallatin School at New York University, where he and Zoe
Worth created The Collectin, an actor -centered theatre and film group. Using weekly workshops
with actors, writers and directors, the group experimented with new techniques for writing and
performance, building works out of the specific qua lities of an actor. The Collectin created six
original plays and five short films, and in 2010 Ehrenreich and Worth starred in The Collectin’s
first feature film, RUNNING WILD, written and directed by Melanie Shaw.
Ehrenreich began acting at the age of four in various school and summer camp plays, as well as
community children’s theater groups. Throughout junior high and high school Alden began
writing, directing and starring in student films, one of which lead to his discovery by Steven
Spielberg, who saw one of these short films at Alden's friend’s Bat Mitzvah.
TAMMY BLANCHARD (Jasmine’s Friend Jane) received a 2011 Tony Award nomination
for her performance in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” and was
previously Tony nominated for her B roadway debut in “Gypsy,” opposite Bernadette Peters, for
which she also received a Theater World Award. Ms. Blanchard won a Primetime Emmy Award for her portrayal of young Judy Garland in “Life With Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows” and was Golden Globe and AFI nominated for that performance. Her film credits include MONEYBALL, THE GOOD SHEPHERD, BELLA , CADILLAC RECORDS, RA BBIT HOLE, 20
THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED, CERTAINTY, UNION SQUARE and BURNING BLUE.
Television credits include “The Big C,” “A Gifted Man,” “W e Were the Mulvaneys,” “Sybil,”
“Living Proof,” “Amish Grace,” “The Good Wife,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Guiding Light,” and
the original Lifetime TV movie OF TWO MINDS.
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BLUE JASMINE
Writer -Director Woody Allen
Blue Jasmine 2013/director, screenwriter
To Rome With Love 2012/director, screenwriter, actor
Midnight in Paris 2011/ director, screenwriter
Academy Award® nominee (& winner), Best Original
Screenplay
Academy Award® nominee, Best Picture
Academy Award® nominee, Best Direc tor
Academy Award® nominee, Best Achievement in Art Direction
You Will Meet a 2010/ director, screenwriter
Tall Dark Stranger
Whatever Works 2009/ director, screenwriter
Vicky Cristina Barcelona 2008/ director, screenwriter
Cassandra’s Dream 2007/director, screenwriter
Scoop 2006/director, screenwriter, actor
Match Point 2005/director, screenwriter
Academy Award® nominee, Best Original Screenplay
Melinda and Melinda 2004/director, screenwriter
Anything Else 2003/director, screenwriter, actor
Hollywood Ending 2002/director, screenwriter, actor
Sounds From a Town I Love 2001/director, screenwriter
(short)
The Curse of the 2001/director, screenwriter, actor
Jade Scorpion
Company Man 2001/actor (cameo)
Picking Up the Pieces 2000/actor
Small Time Crooks 2000/director, screenwriter, actor
Sweet and Lowdown 1999/director, screenwriter, on- camera interviewee
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Celebrity 1998/director, screenwriter
The Impostors 1998/actor (cameo)
Antz 1998/actor (voice)
The Sunshine Boys 1997/actor
(made -for-television movie)
Deconstructing Harry 1997/director, screenwriter, actor
Academy Award® nominee, Best Original Screenplay
Everyone Says I Love You 1996/director, screenwriter, actor
Mighty Aphrodite 1995/direc tor, screenwriter, actor
Academy Award®
nominee, Best Original Screenplay
Don’t Drink the Water 1994/director, screenwriter, actor
(made -for-television movie)
Bullets Over Broadway 1994/director, co- screenwriter
Academy Award® nominee, Best Dir ector
Academy Award® nominee, Best Original Screenplay
Manhattan Murder Mystery 1993/director, co- screenwriter, actor
Husbands and Wives 1992/director, screenwriter, actor
Academy Award®
nominee, Best Original Screenplay
Shadows and Fog 1992/director, screenwriter, actor
Scenes from a Mall 1991/actor
Alice 1990/director, screenwriter
Academy Award®
nominee, Best Original Screenplay
Crimes and Misdemeanors 1989/director, screenwriter, actor
Academy Award® nominee, Best Director
Academy Award® nominee, Best Original Screenplay
New York Stories
(“Oedipus Wrecks”) 1989/director, screenwriter, actor
Another Woman 1988/director, screenwriter
September 1987/director, screenwriter
Radio Days 1987/ director, screenwriter, narrator
Academy Award® nominee, Best Original Screenplay
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Hannah and Her Sisters 1986/director, screenwriter, actor
Academy Award® nominee, Best Director
Academy Award® nominee (& winner), Best Original
Screenplay
The Purple Rose of Cairo 1985/director, screenwriter
Academy Award® nominee, Best Original Screenplay
Broadway Danny Rose 1984/director, screenwriter, actor
Academy Award® nominee, Best Director
Academy Award® nominee, Best Original Screenplay
Zelig 1983/director, screenwriter, actor
A Midsummer Night’s 1982/director, screenwriter, actor
Sex Comedy
Stardust Memories 1980/director, screenwriter, actor
Manhattan 1979/director, co- screenwriter, actor
Academy Award® nominee, Best Original Screenplay
Interiors 1978/director, screenwriter
Academy Award® nominee, Best Director
Academy Award® nominee, Best Original Screenplay
Annie Hall 1977/director, co- screenwriter, actor
Academy Award® nominee (& winner), Best Director
Academy Award® nominee (& winner), Best Original
Screenplay
Academy Award® nominee, Best Actor
The Front 1976/actor
Love and Death 1975/director, screenwriter, actor
Sleeper 1973/director, co- screenwriter, actor
Play It Again, Sam 1972/screenwriter, actor
Everything You Always 1972/director, screenwriter, actor
Wanted to Know About Sex
But Were Afraid to Ask
Bananas 1971/director, co- screenwriter, actor
Take the Money and Run 1969/ director, co-screenwriter, actor
Casino Royale 1967/actor 24
What’s Up, Tiger Lily? 1966/co- screenwriter, actor
What’s New Pussycat? 1965/screenwriter, actor
Woody Allen Academy Award® summary
Nominated seven times for Best Director; won for Annie Hall
Nominated fifteen times for Best Original Screenplay; won for Annie Hall , Hannah and Her Sisters and
Midnight in Paris
Nominated one time for Best Actor
Three films nominated for Best Picture; won for Annie Hall
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BLUE JASMINE
About the Filmmakers
LETTY ARONSON (Producer) previously produced Woody Allen’s TO ROME WITH
LOVE, MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (nominated for the Academy Award® for Best Picture in 2012),
YOU WILL MEET A TALL DARK STRANGER, WHATEVER WORKS, VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA, CASSANDRA’S DREAM, SCOOP, MATCH POINT , MELINDA AND
MELINDA , HOLLYWOOD ENDING , and THE CURSE OF THE JADE SCORPION.
Her extensive film, television, and stage experience includes numerous other collaborations with
Mr. Allen. She co- executive- produced such films as DON’T DRINK THE WATER , which
marked Mr. Allen’s first fo ray into television moviemaking, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY,
which garnered seven Academy Aw ard
® nominations, winning for Best Su pporting Actress
(Dianne Wiest), MIGHTY APHRODITE , for which Mira Sorvino won the Academy Award® for
Best Supporting Actress, and SWEET AND LOWDOWN, for which Sean Penn and Samantha
Morton both earned Academy Award® nom inations. Her other credits as a co -executive producer
include Mr. Allen’s highly acclaimed musical comedy EVERYONE SAYS I LOVE YOU, as
well as his films CELEBRITY , DECONSTRUCTING HARRY and SMALL TIME CROOKS .
In addition, Aronson co- executive- produced THE SPANISH PRISONER , written for the screen
and directed by Pulitzer Prize -winning playwright and critically acclaimed filmmaker David
Mamet. Critics universally praised the film when it was released in 1998. She also co- executive-
produced INTO MY HEART , whi ch was written and directed by two newcomer s, Sean Smith
and Anthony Stark, and Coky Giedroyc’s WOMEN TALKING DIRTY , starring Helena
Bonham Carter, which marked Ms. Aronson’s first European co -production with Elton John’s
Rocket Pictures.
Her credits also include “ Dinah Was ,” the off -Broadway musical abou t blues legend Dinah
Washington, THE STORY OF A BAD BOY, written and directed by a cclaimed playwright Tom
Donaghy, JUST LOOKING, a heartwarming coming -of-age f ilm directed by Jason Alexander,
and the comed y SUNBURN , directed by Nelson Hume, which screened at the Galway Film
Festival and the 1999 Toronto International Film Festival.
Aronson’s television work includes “ Saturday Night Live ” and “ The Robert Klein Comedy
Hour,” both for NBC. In the world of the atre, she served as associate producer of “Death
Defying Acts ,” an off -Broadway comedy consisting of three one -act plays written by Elaine
May, Woody Allen, and David Mamet. She had earlier served as Vice President of the Museum of Television and Radio for ten years.
STEPHEN TENENBAUM (Producer), previously produced Woody Allen’s TO ROME WITH
LOVE and MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, which was nominated for an Academy Award
® for Best
Picture in 2012. He also produced Allen’s VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA, winner of the
2008 Golden Globe® for Best Motion Picture (Comedy or Musical) , YOU WILL MEET A
TALL DARK STRANGER, WHATEVER WORKS, and CASSANDRA’S DREAM. He served 26
as executive producer on SCOOP, MATCH POINT , MELINDA AND MELINDA, ANYTHING
ELSE , HOLLYWOOD ENDING, and THE CURS E OF THE JADE SCORPION, the last of
which marked his first onscreen producing credit.
Tenenbaum graduated with a B.S. from New York University, where he majored in Accounting. He began his show business career in the financial arena, handling such noteworthy clients as The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Barbra Streisand, Bruce Springsteen, Percy Faith, the Platters, Nat King Cole, Mario Lanza, Gilda Radner, Robin Williams, and many others. Tenenbaum later decided to venture into the field of motion picture and te levision production, as well as personal
management. He is currently a partner in Morra, Brezner, Steinberg & Tenenbaum Entertainment, Inc. (MBST), where his client roster includes Woody Allen, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, and Alain Boubil (the creator o f “Les Misérables ” and “ Miss Saigon” ). MBST has also
been involved in the production of feature films including Barry Levinson’s GOOD MORNING
VIETNAM , Steve Gordon’s ARTHUR , Danny DeVito’s THROW MOMMA FROM THE
TRAIN , and Bill Paxton’s THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED, among others.
EDWARD WALSON (Producer) is owner of Service Electric Broadband Cable TV of New
Jersey. An experienced broadcaster and Emmy Award winning producer of local news, weather
and entertainment programming, Walson is the son of the man credited with inventing the cable
television indust ry. He also owns hotel and restaurant properties in Florida, and plays an active
philanthropic role in the Elton John Aids Foundation, amfAR, and the T.J. Martell Foundation.
Walson is also an active investor and producer of independent feature films and Broadway plays.
His credits include the film CITY ISLAND and Broadway’s “Relatively Speaking” and
“Cinderella.” His future projects include the film HEMINGWAY AND FUENTES, and a
Broadway musical, “Bullets Over Broadway,” based on Woody Allen’s film of the same name.
BLUE JASMINE is the 22nd film that HELEN ROBIN (Co -Producer) has co -produced for
Woody Allen. She began her film career as a production assistant on Allen’s STARDUST
MEMORIES . Over the course of his next 21 films, she worked her way up from an office
production assistant, production coordinator, and production manager to, eventually, line
producer. Robin co -produced ALICE , SHADOWS AND FOG, HUSBANDS AND WIVES ,
MANHATTAN MURDER MYSTERY, BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, MIGHTY
APHRODITE and EVERYONE SAYS I LOVE YOU.
Following the last, she left Allen’s production company to take some time off and do freelance film work. During that period, she worked as an associate producer on Allan Arkush’s highly -
rated television miniseries “The Temptations ,” for Hallmar k Entertainment and NBC.
After a three -year hiatus, Robin returned to work with Woody Allen on his comedy SMALL
TIME CROOKS , which she co- produced. She has since served as a co -producer on all of his
films, including SCOOP, MELINDA AND MELINDA, ANYTHING E LSE, HOLLYWOOD
ENDING, THE CURSE OF THE JADE SCORPION, MATCH POINT, CASSANDRA’S 27
DREAM , VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA, WHATEVER WORKS, YOU WILL MEET A
TALL DARK STRANGER, MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, and TO ROME WITH LOVE.
LEROY SCHECTER ( Executive Producer) was born in Brownsville, Brooklyn in 1927. At
the age of 15, after Pearl Harbor, he joined the National Guard. At seventeen , he joined the
United States Navy and served during World War II. He has been a prominent figure in the
steel industry for over sixty years, owning companies such as American Strip Steel and Marino
Ware Industries. S chechter developed his companies into one of the largest manufacturers of
steel building products in the United States. His business philosophy focuses on servicing the
needs of t he customer, which led to the forming of his trucking company, Norbet Trucking.
Schecter has an extensive and impressive real estate portfolio including trophy properties at 15
Central Park West and The Rothschild Mansion in New York City. In 2001, he cr eated the
LeRoy Schecter Foundation. He has pledged 90% of his assets to his foundation to aid those
stricken with poverty. Schecter was introduced to the entertainment industry as a co- producer of
Woody Allen’s most recent Broadway production “ Relatively Speaking .”
ADAM B. STERN (Executive Producer) has enjoyed a fruitful career in financial services. In
1993, Mr. Stern began working on Wall Street selling convertible bond securities at Union Bank
of Switzerland. Mr. Stern moved from UBS to Deutsche Bank in 1997. In this position, he
excelled to become Head of US Convertible Sales. In 2001, Mr. Stern parlayed this breadth of
experience and co -founded his own fund, AM Investment Partners. At AM, Mr. Stern’s role was
Chief Executive Officer and he immediately began structuring AM to reflect his strong belief that an asset management firm must be built on a robust foundation of investment infrastructure, risk management and client service. AM’s diverse investor base included the most prestigious
institutional, family offices, endowment, pension and fund of hedge fund investors, spanning the globe. In 2011 Mr. Stern joined Crescent Capital as a Managing Director, and in 2012 he was
approached to join Aristeia Capital. The Founders of Aristeia were the original group that hired
him in 1993 at UBS.
Stern currently leads the strategic development and marketing at the $2B fund. He has also
served as a board member of the JCC in Manhattan, on the investment advisory board for the
Rippowam Cisqua School (Bedford, NY) , and as trustee for several philanthropic organizations.
Mr. Stern attended Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and met Erika Aronson his wife of 18 years. They live in Malibu with
their three children, two dogs, and two bunnies .
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JAVIER AGUIRRESAROBE ASC (Director of Photography) Long time master of Spanish
cinema, cinematographer Javier Aguirresarobe first gai ned international acclaim with SECRETS
OF THE HEART which was selected by American Ci nematographer as one of top fifty films
since 1970 in terms of Photography. Having already won six Goya Awards for Best
Cinematography, as well as the National Film Award Spain’s highest honor in this industry,
Aguirresarobe’s acclaim was further enhanced working on the atmospheric thriller THE
OTHERS directed by Alejandro Amenabar and starring Nicole Kidman .
He has since worked on major American and International features such as Almodovar’s TALK
TO HER , Amenabar’s THE SEA INSIDE, which won an Oscar® for Best Foreign Film and
earned Aguirresarobe his fifth Goya, John Hillcoat’s THE ROAD, based on the novel by Cormac McCarthy, nominated for a BAFTA for Best Cinematography, and Woody Allen’s VICKY
CRISTINA BARCELONA.
Aguirresarobe’s other film credits include: Milos Forman’s GOYA’S GHOSTS, James Ivory’s THE CITY OF YOUR FIN AL DESTINATION, Chris Weitz’s NEW MOON and David Slade’s
ECLIPSE, both the second and third film s in the TWILIGHT series, Weitz’s A BETTER LIFE,
FRIGHT NIGHT, FIVE YEAR ENGAGEMENT , WA RM BODIES and, most recently,
IDENTITY THIE F starring Jason Bateman and Jessica McCarthy . In 2012, Javier was honored
with an invitation to join the membership of the American Society of Cinematographers.
SANTO LOQUASTO (Production Designer) designs for t heatre, film, da nce and opera. He
has received three Tony Awards and has been nominated 15 times. Recent N.Y. theatre designs
include the plays “ Waiting for Godot,” “ Fences,” and “Wit.” He has collaborated with Woody
Allen on over 24 films, receiving Academy Award
® nominations for the production design of
RADIO DAYS and BULLETS OVER BROADWAY and for the costume design of ZELIG . He
received the Merritt Award for Excellence in Design and Collaboration in 2002, was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame in 2004, received the Pennsylvania Governor’s Award for the Arts in 2006 and the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2007.
ALISA LEPSELTER (Editor) marks her fifteenth collaboration with Woody Allen with BLUE
JASMINE. She first teamed with him on the critically acclaimed feature SWEET AND
LOWDOWN, and has since edited SMALL TIME CROOKS, THE CURSE OF THE JADE
SCORPION, HOLLYWOOD ENDING, ANYTHING ELSE, MELINDA AND MELINDA, MATCH POINT, SCOOP, CASSANDRA’S DREAM, VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA (for whic h she was nominated for an ACE award), WHATEVER WORKS, YOU WILL MEET A
TALL DARK STRANGER, MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (for which she received another ACE award
nomination), and TO ROME WITH LOVE. Lepselter began her editing career as an intern on Jonathan Demme’s S OMETHING WILD. She has also worked with such acclaimed filmmakers
as Nicole Holofcener, Nora Ephron, Francis Ford Coppola, and Martin Scorsese.
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BLUE JASMINE is SUZY BENZIGER’s (Costume Designer) fifth film as costume designer
for Woody Allen, after WHATEV ER WORKS, CELEBRITY, DECONSTRUCTING HARRY
and the telefilm, DON’T DRINK THE WATE R. Her other film credits include CLUB
PARADISE and WALKING THE DOG. A celebrated stage costume designer, Benzinger’s
credits include the Broadway productions of “Miss Saigon,” “Ain’t Broadway Grand,” “Saturday
Night Fever,” “Movin’ Out,” and “A Chorus Line.” Benzinger began her career in Buffalo, New York, where she assisted many top theatrical costume designers. After moving to New York, she began a nine -year association with designer
Theoni V. Aldredge, where she contributed to the designs of such films as GHOSTBUSTERS ,
MOONSTRUCK, STANLEY & IRIS , WE'RE NO ANGELS , and ANNIE , in addition to the
Broadway musicals “42nd Street,” “Dreamgirls,” “La Cage Aux Folles,” “Woman of the Year,” and “Gypsy.”
Benzinger’s other work include the Off-Broadway productions of “Boys in the Band,” “I Do! I
Do!,” “Mirette,” and regional productions of “The Runner Stumbles,” “Cabaret,” and many other
musicals. She has also designed costumes for Whitney Houston, Elton John, Gloria Estefan, Paula Abdul and others for Steve Horn, Inc.
JULIET TAYLOR (Casting Director) has worked with some of the leading directors of our
time, including Mike Nichols, Steven Spielberg, Woody Allen, Louis Malle , Martin Scorsese,
Alan Parker, James L. Brooks, John Schlesinger, Stephen Frears, Nora Ephron, Neil Jordan and
Sydney Pollack. She has cast more than eighty films, with more than thirty of them for Woody Allen. Among her credits are: SCHINDLER'S LIST, TER MS OF ENDEARMENT,
SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE, DANGEROUS LIAISONS, BIG, THE GRIFTERS, MISSISSIPPI BURNING, THE KILLING FIELDS, WORKING GIRL, JULIA, TAXI DRIVER, NETWORK, PRETTY BABY and THE EXORCIST. She won an Emmy Award for casting on the HBO Miniseries “ Angels in America. ” Her work with Woody Allen dates back to LOVE AND
DEATH in 1975 and most recently includes MATCH POINT, CASSANDRA'S DREAM, SCOOP, VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA, WHATEVER WORKS, YOU WILL MEET A TALL DARK STRANGER, MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, and TO ROME WITH LOVE.
Taylor graduated from Smith College in 1967, and joined the staff of David Merrick, remaining there until the spring of 1968. At that time, she went to work as a secretary to Marion Dougherty who was opening a motion picture casting office in New York. In 1973, when Marion Dougherty left casting to produce films, Taylor ran Marion Dougherty Associates until 1977, when she became Director of East Coast Casting for Paramount Pictures. She left that position in 1978 to cast motion pictures independently .
Prior to BLUE JASMINE, PATRICIA DiCERTO (Casting Director) served as casting
director on Woody Allen's TO ROME WITH LOVE, MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, YOU WILL MEET A TALL DARK STRANGER, VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA, CASSANDRA'S DREAM, MATCH POINT, and SCOOP. She's also cast such independent features as JOSHUA, 30
starring Sam Roc kwell and Vera Farmiga , FLANNEL PAJAMAS, starring Jul ianne Nicholson
and Justin Kirk, EULOGY, starr ing Ray Romano and Debra Winger, MARIE AND BRUCE,
starring Julia nne Moore and Matthew Broderick, ONCE MORE WITH FEELING, starring
Chazz Palminteri, Drea DeMatteo and Linda Fiorent ino, and most recently THE
DISCOVERERS, starring Griffin Dunne.
In addition, DiCerto has worked alongside a number of the industry's top casting directors,
including her longtime association with Juliet Taylor. As a casting associate , DiCerto has been
involved in the casting of 14 Woody Allen films, and has had the opportunity to work with directors such as James L. Brooks, Sydney Pollack, Mike Nichols, Alan Parker, Nora Ephron, and more recently with David Frankel and Martin Scorsese , among others.
# # # | screenplays |
THE HELP
by Tate Taylor
Based on the novel THE HELP
by
Kathryn Stockett
DreamWorksJACKSON MISSISSIPPI :1963
INT. AIBILEEN'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - EVENING
AIBILEEN, black, 53, stands at a kitchen sink washing dishes.
She wears a yellow dress with black piping.
Two framed portraits hang on the wall above her: Jesus Christ
and an UNKNOWN YOUNG BLACK MALE wearing thick glasses.
Aibileen swallows hard.
AIBILEEN
I wasborn in 1911...Chickasaw
County, Piedmont Plantation.
An UNSEEN WOMAN interviews Aibileen.
WOMAN (O.C.)
Did you know as a girl, growing up,
that one day you'dbe a maid?
AIBILEEN
Yes, ma'am. I did.
WOMAN (O.C.)
And you knew that because?
AIBILEEN
My momma was a maid. My grandmomma
was a house slave.
The woman repeats Aibileen's answer slowly as she writes.
WOMAN (O.C.)
A...house...slave .
Aibileen looks to the floor for a moment.
WOMAN (O.C.)
Do you ever dream of being something
else?
Aibileen nods sadly. The room is quiet.
WOMAN (O.C.)
What does it feel like, to raise a
white child when your own child's at
home...being looked after by
somebody else?
AIBILEEN
It feel...1.Aibileen's hands tremble as she glances sadly up to the
picture of the young black male.
FADE TO BLACK:
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
I done raised seventeen kids in my
life. Lookin'after white babies,
that's what I do.
MAE MOBLEY (O.S.)
Ai-bee.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - MAE MOBLEY'S ROOM - MORNING
MAE MOBLEY LEEFOLT, 2 1/2 years old, stands in a crib calling
out for Aibileen.
MAE MOBLEY
(sing-song)
Ai-bee.
AIBILEEN enters. Her dark black skin contrasts angelically
with a light gray work dress, white panty hose and shoes.
MAE MOBLEY
Aibee!
AIBILEEN
Hi!
Aibileen lifts Mae Mobley out of her crib.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
I know how to get them babies
asleep, stop cryin', and go in the
toilet bowl before they mommas even
get outtabed in the mornin'.
Aibileen sits down with Mae Mobley in a chair placing her on
her lap.
AIBILEEN
Oh, Baby Girl.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
Babies like fat. They like big fat
legs too. That I know.
Aibileen kisses Mae Mobley and whispers in her ear.2.AIBILEEN
You is kind. You is smart. You is
important.
Mae Mobley leans back and repeats Aibileen's words.
MAE MOBLEY
You is smart. You is kind. You is
impor-tant .
Aibileen hugs Mae Mobley.
AIBILEEN
Oh, that's so good.
(laughs)
That's so good.
Mae Mobley reaches up and touches Aibileen's face.
INT. AIBILEEN'S HOUSE - BATHROOM - NEXT MORNING
Aibileen lies in an old claw foot tub. Rust appears where
the enamel has chipped. Several layers of linoleum are
visible due to a hole in the floor caused by water damage .
Aibileen is not wearing her wig. She has salt and pepper
hair bound in tight braids close to her scalp.
Aibileen leans her head back and closes her eyes.
EXT. AIBILEEN'S HOUSE - MOMENTS LATER
Aibileen exits a small one story structure with peeling
paint. She is in full maid 's uniform and is now wearing her
wig.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
I work for the Leefolts from eight
to four, six days a week.
Aibileen passes two buses filled with maids going in opposite
directions.
AIBILEEN (V.O )
I make ninety-five cent an hour.
That come to a hundred eighty-two
dollars ever month.3.EXT. LEEFOLT HOME - SAME DAY
The Leefolts 'small, brick, three bedroom "ranch" is destined
to become income property one day.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
I do all the cooking, cleaning,
washing, ironing and grocery
shopping, but mostly...
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - MAE MOBLEY'S ROOM - SAME DAY
Aibileen pulls a pink frilly dress on Mae Mobley.
AIBILEEN (V.O)
I take care a Baby Girl.
The dress has become too small to button.
AIBILEEN (V.O,)
And Lord, I worry she gone be fat.
Aibileen pats Mae Mobley's belly.
AIBILEEN
Ooh, Mae Mobley.
Mae Mobley pats her own belly just as Aibileen did.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
Ain't gonnabe no beauty queen ,
either.
Mae Mobley's mother, ELIZABETH LEEFOLT, 22 and lanky, enters
wearing a lavender floral print dress very much under
construction. Pins and double-stick tape hold it all
together.
She has pointed features and a nest of teased hair.
ELIZABETH
Aibileen, bridge club's in an hour!
Did you finish the chicken salad?
AIBILEEN
Yes, ma'am.
ELIZABETH
Oh, and Hilly's deviled eggs. No
paprika!
Aibileen nods as Elizabeth rotates around like the Tin Man.4.ELIZABETH
Does this dress look homemade?
AIBILEEN
I reckon when you finish, it won't.
Elizabeth exits with her pinned hemline sloping at a good
twenty degree angle. Aibileen shakes her head.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
Miss Leefoltstill don't pick Baby
Girl up but once a day. The
birthin' blues had got holta Miss
Leefoltpretty hard. I done seen it
happen plenty a times...once babies
start havin'they own babies.
EXT. COUNTRY ROAD - DAY
A trail of dust is kicked up behind a blue Cadillac
convertible as EUGENIA "SKEETER" PHELAN(23) drives down a
rural road surrounded by farmland.
Asong plays on the radio.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
And the young white ladies of
Jackson...Oh , Lord, was they havin'
babies. But not Miss Skeeter.
The convertible passes a small A.M.radiostation.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
No man and no babies.
INT/EXT. CADILLAC / PHILLIPS 66 GAS STATION - CONTINUOUS
Skeeter pulls into a gas station.
TWO BLACK STATION ATTENDANTS rush over to help her. One
cleans her windshield and the other puts gas in her car.
Skeeter looks ahead to customers standing outside an adjacent
movie theater.
EXT. CAPRI MOVIE THEATER - SAME TIME
"Cleopatra " is written across the marquis. Below, a long
line of WHITE WOMEN buy tickets and go inside. 5.The African-American theater patrons climb up a fire escape
stairway and enter through a side entrance on the second
floor. A sign reads:
COLORED ENTRANCE
INT/EXT. CADILLAC / JACKSON JOURNAL - MOMENTS LATER
Skeeter pulls into the lot of the Jackson Journal Newspaper.
The Mississippi state flag flies atop the building.
INT. JACKSON JOURNAL NEWSPAPER - OFFICE - SAME DAY
A RECEPTIONIST leads Skeeter across a smoke-filled news
office. Even the light bulbs have yellowed.
Skeeter wears flats, careful not to add more than a
centimeter to her towering height. She carries a red leather
satchel.
INT. MR. BLACKLY'S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
The receptionist and Skeeter enter the office of MR. HAROLD
BLACKLY, 60. He has greased, grey hair and the face of an
overwhelmed man. Smoke pours into the room.
RECEPTIONIST
Eugenia Phelan, Mr. Blackly.
MR. BLACKLY
Shut the goddamndoor!
The receptionist exits. Skeeter shuts the door behind her.
MR. BLACKLY
I guarantee you, one day they're
gonnafigure out cigarettes'll kill
you.
Mr. Blackly snaps his fingers over a chair.
MR. BLACKLY
Okay, Miss Phelan, let's see what
you got.
Skeeter quickly hands Mr. Blackly a resumé from her satchel.
He skims it over, marking it violently with a red pen.6.MR. BLACKLY
"MurrahHigh Editor, Ole Miss Rebel
Rouser Editor, double major."
Woohoo. "Junior League
editor"...Damn girl, don't you have
any fun?
SKEETER
Is that important?
Mr. Blackly sighs, hands the resumé back to Skeeter.
MR. BLACKLY
Do you have any references?
SKEETER
Yes, sir. Right here.
She takes a deep breath and pulls a letter out of her
satchel. She hands it to Mr. Blackly.
Mr. Blackly snatches the letter and reads it quickly.
Flabbergasted, he drops the letter on his desk.
MR. BLACKLY
This is a rejection letter.
SKEETER
Not exactly. Miss Stein-
MR. BLACKLY
STEIN?!
Skeeter points toward the letterhead.
SKEETER
Elaine Stein, Senior Editor at
Harper and Row Publishing, in New
York.
MR. BLACKLY
Oh, Lord.
SKEETER
I'm going to be a serious writer,
Mr. Blackly. I applied for a job but
Miss Stein just thought-
MR. BLACKLY
(chuckles)
-She said "no".7.SKEETER
(stammering)
Well, until I gain some experience!
See, it says it right there, "Great
potential...Gain some experience and
please apply again."
Mr. Blackly swivels his chair and stands , barely. Mr.
Blackly is quite short.
MR. BLACKLY
Oh, Christ, I guess you'll do. Can
you clean?
SKEETER
I'm sorry. Clean?
MR. BLACKLY
Clean!
Mr. Blackly points to a wire basket on top of a book cabinet
that he c an'treach.
MR. BLACKLY
Grab that basket.
Skeeter crosses to the cabinet, grabsthe basket with ease
and places it on his desk. The basket is filled with
unopened letters.
MR. BLACKLY
Miss Myrna's gone shit-house crazy
on us, drunk hair spray or
somethin' .
Mr. Blackly hands Skeeter a blue notebook filled with past
Miss Myrna columns.
MR. BLACKLY
I want you to read her past columns.
Then read these letters and you
answer 'em just like she would.
Nobody's gonnaknow the damn
difference.
Skeeter forces a smile. Mr. Blackly's phone rings.
MR. BLACKLY
You know who Miss Myrna is?
SKEETER
I read her articles all the time. 8.MR. BLACKLY
Articles? Ha! Miss Phelan, it's a
cleaning advice column. Eight bucks
a week. Copy is due Thursday.
Mr. Blackly picks up the ringing phone.
MR. BLACKLY
Hello? Lou Ann, honey, I can't talk
right now.
Skeeter exits the office, carrying the basket of letters as
Mr. Blackly continues on the phone.
MR. BLACKLY
(into phone)
I'm at work. What?
(to Skeeter)
Shut that goddamndoor!
Beaming, Skeeter exits pulling the door behind her.
INT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - BATHROOM - SAME DAY
HILLY HOLBROOK, 24, white and meticulously groomed, sits on a
closed toilet seat in a well-appointed bathroom. Shewears
an aggressive floral print dress covered in bows .
Her face istopped by a perfect r ed bouffant hairdo .
HILLY
(screaming upward)
Momma! We're late for bridge!
Hilly rolls toilet paper out from its holder. With a pencil,
she places a dot on each sheet of paper, counting as she
goes.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
Miss Hilly was the first of the
babies to have a baby. And it must
a come out a her like the eleventh
commandment. 'Cause once Miss Hilly
had a baby, every girl at the bridge
table had to have one ,too.
Hilly carefully rolls the paper back up in the roll.
HILLY
Minny! Go get Momma!9.INT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - ENTRY FOYER STAIRWELL - SAME TIME
MINNY JACKSON, 33, black, plump and in uniform, rolls her
eyes and shouts up the mahogany stairwell.
MINNY
Missus Walters?! You need help
coming down?
MISSUS WALTERS, 60, passes quietly behind Minny. She's
wearing a heavy winter coat.
MISSUS WALTERS
I'm down. Been down.
Minny jumps with a yelp, spins around.
MINNY
Gone give me a heart attack!
Missus Walters ambles towards her. The early stages of
Alzheimer's have appeared, but Missus Walters is still quite
proud at eighty percent capacity.
MINNY
Whoa, whoa, whoa, Missus Walters.
Here, let me help you. Let's take
that coat off. It's ninety-eight
degrees out there.
Minny gently helps Missus Walters out of the coat.
MISSUS WALTERS
Oh, is it?
MINNY
Yes, ma'am.
MISSUS WALTERS
Well, let's put my coat on then.
Missus Walters puts her coat back on. Minny helps.
MISSUS WALTERS
Thank you.
Hilly enters the room.
HILLY
Come on, Minny.
MINNY
All right. 10.Minny grabs Missus Walters' pocketbook off of a foyer table.
MINNY
(to Missus Walters)
Here's your pocketbook. Oh, okay.
Let me get the pie. Hold on, Missus
Walters. Hold on.
Minny picks up a chocolate pi e which is also resting on the
foyer table and follows Hilly and Missus Walters out the
door.
EXT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
The Holbrook house is a two-story brick with a huge,
beautiful yard shaded by ancient oak trees.
Hilly, Missus Walters and Minny walk toward a station wagon
parked on the street. Hilly barks over her shoulder.
HILLY
Minny, William took Billy over to
Brent's Drugs for an ice cream.
Hurry back and get him down for his
nap. No dilly dallying.
They pass a sign stuck in Hilly's yard that reads: YARD OF
THE MONTH !
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
Once Missus Walters' arteries went
hard, Miss Hilly moved her into her
house and fired the maid shehad to
make room for Minny, too. See,
Minny about the best cook in
Mississippi, and Miss Hilly wanted
her.
Hilly reaches the car and gets into the passenger seat. Minny
helps Missus Walters into the back seat.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
I lost my own boy, Treelore , four
years ago. After that, I just didn't
want to live anymore.
Minnie hurries around to the driver's side of the car, pie in
hand.
AIBILEEN
It took God and Minny to get me
through it. Minny my best friend. 11.
(MORE)A old lady like me lucky to have
her.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - DINING ROOM- SAME DAY
Aibileen methodically arranges grapes on a platter of chicken
salad resting on Elizabeth’s dining table. The table has a
small L-SHAPED scratch in the middle.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
After my boy died, a bitter seed was
planted inside of me...
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - LIVING ROOM
Elizabeth leans over the sofa and pushes the curtains aside,
watching for guests to arrive. The hem of her skirt is still
uneven, but much improved from the earlier state.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
...And I just didn't feel so
accepting anymore.
Elizabeth steps back from the window and glances anxiously to
the dining table--then catches eyes with Aibileen and nods.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - DINING ROOM - SAME TIME
Aibileen knowingly slides the platter of chicken salad over
the L-shaped scratchin order to hide it.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - BATHROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Aibileen kneels next to Mae Mobley ,who sits on a small
children's training toilet.
MAE MOBLEY
No!
AIBILEEN
You drunk up two glasses of grape
juice. I know you got to tee-tee.
MAE MOBLEY
No.
AIBILEEN
I'll give you two cookies if you go.
Mae Mobley forms a smile as t ee-tee sprinkles into the bowl.12.
AIBILEEN(CONT'D)AIBILEEN (CONT'D)
Mae Mobley, you goin'!
Aibileen and Mae Mobley laugh excitedly as Elizabeth storms
into the bathroom.
ELIZABETH
Aibileen, the girls are pulling up,
and the table isn't set!
MAE MOBLEY
Mae Mobley go, Momma!
Elizabeth reaches down and scoops up Mae Mobley like a sack
of potatoes.
ELIZABETH
(to Aibileen)
Set out the dessert forks, please.
Elizabeth storms off with Mae Mobley. Aibileen is clearly
disappointed.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - LIVING ROOM - DAY
Hilly enters the front door. Minny follows behind holding
the pie and Missus Walters' arm.
The BRIDGE CLUB MEMBERS chatter in the adjacent den.
HILLY
(to Minny)
Put Momma in a chair before she
breaks a hip.
MISSUS WALTERS
I'm not deaf yet, Hilly.
Minny lowers Missus Walters into a chair .
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - DEN - CONTINUOUS
Hilly steps into the den with a bolt of charisma, captivating
the women.
HILLY
Hey, girls!
The girls squeal with excitement at Hilly's arrival.
Missus Walters calls out to Minny ,who's headed to the
kitchen.13.MISSUS WALTERS
Oh, Minny. Will you see if Aibileen
has some of that ambrosia?
Minny nods as she enters the kitchen.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - KITCHEN - MOMENTS LATER
Minny enters and sets the pie on the counter as Aibileen adds
sugar to a pitcher of iced tea.
Minny immediately spies a plate of deviled eggs on the
counter and reaches for one.
AIBILEEN
Hold on! Those are Miss Hilly's.
MINNY
She looks like the winning horse at
the Kentucky Derby. All them
flowers and bows.
Aibileen laughs as she crosses behind Minny and opens the
refrigerator. She pulls out another plate of deviled eggs
and sets them on the counter.
AIBILEEN
(re: the eggs)
Gotsto have paprika on them.
MINNY
Oh, forgive me, Lord, but I'm gonna
kill that woman, Aibileen. Now she
has gone to puttin'pencil marks on
the toilet paper.
AIBILEEN
Did she?
MINNY
Mh-hm. ButI carry paper in from my
own damn house. That fool don't
know.
Minny grabs an egg. It disappears into her mouth with a
single bite. Aibileen nods laughing and leans into Minny.
AIBILEEN
Miss Leefoltgot so much hair spray,
she gone blow us all up if she light
a cigarette.14.MINNY
(laughing, mouthful)
And you know she will!
Minny grabs a small black and white TV off the counter and
picks up a TV tray.
MINNY
You got some ambrosia?
AIBILEEN
You know I do.
Minny heads toward the living room.
MINNY
All right. I'll be back.
The cord from the TV drags behind her. Aibileen picks it up
and wraps it around Minny's arm.
EXT. LEEFOLT HOME - LIVING ROOM - DAY
The TV set rests atop the coffee table. On TV: THE GUIDING
LIGHT plays.
In an armchair, Missus Walters watches as she eats from a
plate of Aibileen's ambrosia.
Skeeter enters through the front door.
SKEETER
Hi, Missus Walters.
Missus Walters stays glued to the TV.
MISSUS WALTERS
(dismissive)
I'm watching my story.
SKEETER
Okay.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - DEN- SAME TIME
Hilly is commenting on her own dress to Elizabeth and JOLENE
FRENCH, 24.
HILLY
Isn't it gorgeous? 15.ELIZABETH
Oh, it is.
Skeeter enters the den.
SKEETER
Sorry I'm late.
The girls turn. Elizabeth gasps; the women squeal as
Elizabeth and Hilly hug her.
ELIZABETH
You're home!
SKEETER
I missed y'all,too.
Jolene hugs Skeeter.
JOLENE
Well, if it isn't Long-Haul-Skeeter.
We didn't think you'd ever leave Ole
Miss.
SKEETER
It does takes FOURyears, Jolene.
Hilly spins Skeeter away from Jolene and looks her in the
eyes.
HILLY
I've got a great summer planned for
you.
SKEETER
Great! I went ahead and picked up
my black dress at the cleaners this
morning.
Hilly and Elizabeth look at Skeeter with concern.
SKEETER
What?
HILLY
About supper club tonight.
SKEETER
What?
Hilly places her hand on Skeeter's shoulder.
HILLY
Honey, Stuart had to cancel.16.SKEETER
Again?
HILLY
He got held up on the oil rig,
Skeeter. It's offshore.
SKEETER
Well, I'm starting to think this
Stuartis a figment of your
imagination. So, just forget it.
I'm gonnago get a plate.
Elizabeth and Hilly watch with concern as Skeeter walks to
the chicken salad buffet.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - DEN - DAY
Bridge has begun. Hilly, Elizabeth, Skeeter and Jolene sit
at a table arrangingtheir hand s of cards.
Skeeter takes a deep breath and belts out her news.
SKEETER
I got a job today! At The Jackson
Journal!
Everyone looks at Skeeter as if she just threw up on herself.
Finally, Hilly pats Skeeter on the leg.
HILLY
They'd be a fool not to hire you.
Jolene raises her glass as do the other girls. Large,
diamond wedding rings sparkle on each of the girls 'fingers.
JOLENE
To Skeeter...and her job. Last stop
'til marriage.
Hilly kicks Jolene under the table.
SKEETER
It's for the Miss Myrna column.
Have y'allread it?
Jolene nods stupidly.
JOLENE
Hmmm.17.SKEETER
Elizabeth, do you mind if I talk to
Aibileen? Just to help me answer
the letters 'til I get a knack for
it.
Aibileen continues clearing dishes as if she hasn't heard a
thing. Elizabeth gets very still.
ELIZABETH
MyAibileen? Why can't you just get
Constantine to help?
Skeeter looks to her lap and shakes her head.
SKEETER
Constantine quit us.
ELIZABETH
What?!
HILLY
Oh, my gosh!
Skeeter nods her head sadly.
HILLY
I'm so sorry.
SKEETER
Anyway, I just, um, I don't know how
to answer these letters.
Elizabeth looks to Aibileen.
ELIZABETH
Well, I mean as long as it doesn't
interfere with her work. I don't see
why not.
A phone rings. Elizabeth nods to Aibileen.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
Aibileen enters the kitchen with a stack of dishes and sets
them in the sink.
She answers the phone.
AIBILEEN
Leefoltresidence.18.EXT. FOOTEESTATE (INTERCUT) - POOL - SAME TIME
High-heeled, colorful sling-backs anchoring bare, sexy legs
stand at the edge of a sparkling swimming pool.
CELIA FOOTE(O.C.)
Hello, is Elizabeth in?
We rise up to yellow shorts, a slim torso and sizeable
cleavage.
AIBILEEN
She havin'bridge club right now.
May I take a message?
CELIA FOOTE, 28, peroxide blonde, stands in all her country
girl glory. She speaks into the phone with a thick,
unrefined, Southern accent, mired in insecurity.
CELIA
Uh, yes, please tell her Celia Foote
called again. I'll call back
tomorrow.
AIBILEEN
Yes, ma'am.
Celia nervously twists herself around in the phone cord.
CELIA
A-hem. Miss?
"Miss" strikes Aibileen as very odd.
CELIA
I'm looking for some help at my
house. You know any maids looking?
AIBILEEN
No, ma'am.
CELIA FOOTE
Okay. It's C elia Foote. Emerson 6-
8-4. Bye, now.
As Celia hangs up, we widen to see the Footeestate. "Tara"
pales in comparison. Celia stares at two rosebushes that
have been oddly planted in the center of the lawn.
JOHNNY FOOTE, 26, Celia's ridiculously handsome husband,
sneaks up behind her and grabs her on the rear.
JOHNNY
What's for lunch?19.Celia turns with a yelp. She slaps him playfully.
CELIA
You scared the daylights out of me!
Johnny begins kissing her neck.
JOHNNY
Mm. It's lunchtime and I'm suddenly
hungry.
Johnny squeezes Celia's behind.
CELIA
(laughing)
Johnny! Honestly!
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - LIVINGROOM - DAY
Missus Walters sleeps in the chair in front of the TV with
the plate of ambrosia in her lap.
Aibileen crosses behind her and reaches for the plate of
food, startling her awake.
MISSUS WALTERS
Oh! I'm still workin'on it,
Aibileen.
Missus Walters resumes eating as Aibileen enters the den.
ELIZABETH
(to Aibileen)
Who was that on the phone?
AIBILEEN
Miss Celia Footecalled again.
Elizabeth stiffens then leans over and touches Hilly's arm.
ELIZABETH
I've nevercalled her back, Hilly.
HILLY
She can't take a hint, can she?
JOLENE
Who's Celia Foote?
HILLY
That tacky girl Johnny married.
From Sugar Ditch!20.SKEETER
It could have been you, Hilly.
HILLY
And live thirty minutes outside of
town? No, thank you. Anyway, I ran
into her at the beauty parlor and
she had the nerve to ask if she
could help with the Children's
Benefit Ball.
SKEETER
Well, aren't we taking non-members?
The benefit's gotten so big.
HILLY
Yes, but we're not telling her.
Everyone laughs but Skeeter. Aibileen begins refilling
glasses of tea.
Skeeter is the only one to acknowledge this.
SKEETER
Thank you, Aibileen.
Hilly begins squirming in her seat, obviously making a point
to Elizabeth.
ELIZABETH
Oh, Hilly, I wish you'd just go use
the bathroom.
HILLY
I'm fine.
Missus Walters breaks the uncomfortable silence as she shouts
out from the sofa.
MISSUS WALTERS
Oh, she's just upset cause the nigra
uses the guest bath, and so do we.
Elizabeth quickly turns to Aibileen.
ELIZABETH
Aibileen, go check on Mae Mobley.
Aibileen disappears. Elizabeth leans into Hilly.
ELIZABETH
Just go use mine and Raleigh's.21.HILLY
If Aibileen uses the guest bath, I'm
sure she uses yours too.
ELIZABETH
(quickly)
SHE DOES NOT!
Aibileen returns down the hall from Mae Mobley's room. She
and Skeeter catch eyes.
Aibileen ducks behind a corner in the hall so she can listen
to the girls' conversation.
HILLY
Wouldn't you rather them take their
business outside?
Skeeter tries to change the subject.
SKEETER
Have y'allseen the cover of Life
this week? Jackie's never looked
more regal-
HILLY
Tell Raleigh every penny he spends
on a colored's bathroom, he'll get
back in spades when y'allsell.
It's just plain dangerous. They
carry different diseases than we do.
ELIZABETH
(re: her cards)
Pass.
HILLY
That's why I've drafted The Home
Health Sanitation Initiative.
SKEETER
The what?
Aibileen continues listening in the hallway.
HILLY
A disease preventative bill that
requires every white home to have a
separate bathroom for the colored
help. It's been endorsed by the
White Citizen's Council. 22.SKEETER
Maybe we ought to just build you a
bathroom outside, Hilly.
The room grows eerily quiet.
HILLY
You ought not to joke about the
colored situation.
Hilly leans in toward Skeeter.
HILLY
I'll do whatever it takes to protect
our children. Your lead, Elizabeth.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - KITCHEN - LATER THAT DAY
Skeeter smokes while watching through a window as the bridge
club girls say goodbye.
A sermon plays over an old AM radio. Skeeter enters the
kitchen, taps out her cigarette.
SKEETER
Aibileen?
Aibileen becomes nervous at the sight of Skeeter alone.
AIBILEEN
Yes, ma'am.
SKEETER
Do you think you'd be willing to
help me with those "Miss Myrna"
letters?
AIBILEEN
Miss Myrna get it wrong a lot of
times. Be good to get it right.
SKEETER
Thank you, Aibileen.
(beat)
All that talk in there today...
Hilly's talk? I'm sorry you had to
hear that.
The sermon continues to play over the radio.
SKEETER
Is that Preacher Green's sermon?23.AIBILEEN
Yes, ma'am, it is.
SKEETER
That reminds me so much of my maid,
Constantine.
Aibileen starts wiping down a serving tray.
AIBILEEN
I knew Constantine. We were in
church circle together.
SKEETER
Have you seen her lately?
AIBILEEN
No, ma'am.
SKEETER
Did you know that she had quit us?
AIBILEEN
Quit?
SKEETER
I got home from school a week ago,
and my momma told me she had quit.
Back in March...she went to live
with her daughter, Rachel, up in
Chicago.
Aibileen leaves the conversation and quickly begins wiping
down a tray.
SKEETER
Did you hear that? Do you have her
phone number?
Elizabeth enters, holding some papers.
ELIZABETH
Well, there you are, Skeeter.
Elizabeth hands Skeeter the papers. Home Health Sanitation
Initiative is written on the cover.
ELIZABETH
Hilly wants you to put her
initiative in the league newsletter.
Skeeter nods and turns to Aibileen.24.SKEETER
Aibileen, I'll drop by tomorrow to
get started on those "Miss Myrna"
letters.
Aibileen nods.
ELIZABETH
Y'allmake it quick. Tomorrow's
silver polishing day. Okay?
EXT. PHELANHOME - MOMENTS LATER
Skeeter pulls in front of a large two-story farm house with a
huge wrap around porch.
She exits the Cadillac carryinga black dress wrapped in dry
cleaner's plastic.
Skeeter walks past an old black man working in the yard,
JAMESO, 70.
SKEETER
Hi, Jameso.
JAMESO
How you, Miss Eugenia?
Skeeter ascends the porch stairs and enters the home.
INT. PHELANFARM - ENTRY FOYER - MOMENTS LATER
Skeeter walks through the front door.
SKEETER
Momma!
The Phelanhome is well appointed even though it serves as a
working farm. Skeeter walks up a grand wood staircase.
INT. PHELANHOME - SKEETER BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS
She walks into her bedroom and throws her black dress on the
bed and walks back out into the hallway.
SKEETER
(Shouting)
Momma?!
CHARLOTTE (O.S.)
Whoo-hoo ! Back here, honey!25.INT. PHELANHOME - PARENTS' BEDROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Skeeter enters her parents 'bedroom to find her mother,
CHARLOTTE BOUDREAU CANTELLE PHELAN, 50, sitting at her
dressing table wearing a wig.
Charlotte turns and adjusts an auburn-colored, 'pixie' cut.
CHARLOTTE
(indicating the wig)
Is this a little too young?
SKEETER
It's a little too everything.
CHARLOTTE
Oh,hell, you're right.
Charlotte stands. Her floral print dress has a gazillion
perfectly pressed pleats. She walks into her bathroom.
INT. PHELANHOME - MASTER BATHROOM - CONTINUOUS
Charlotte enters the bathroom where several other wigs rest
on wig heads.
Charlotte removes the wig and looks sadly into a mirror.
Only now do we realize her decision to wear wigs isn't
elective. Thinning hair detracts from her perfectly made up
face.
Charlotte then takes a deep breath and grabs a different wig.
INT. PHELANHOME - PARENTS' BEDROOM - CONTINUOUS
Charlotte smiles as she enters in a classic bouffant/flip in
dark brown. She does a twirl so Skeeter can see all sides of
the wig.
SKEETER
Much better.
CHARLOTTE
Your daddy bought me this dress in
'58.
Charlotte approaches Skeeter and tries to flatten her hair
with her hands.
SKEETER
Momma, I want to ask you about
Constantine-26.CHARLOTTE
-Right after Ole Miss won the Sugar
Bowl.
(re: her dress)
Come on, you try it on.
SKEETER
What really happened?
CHARLOTTE
Skeeter, your mother is sick, and
she wants to see you in this dress.
Charlotte backs up to Skeeter.
CHARLOTTE
Unzip me.
Skeeter unzips the dress. Charlotte steps out of the dress
and turns to Skeeter in her slip and bra.
CHARLOTTE (CONT'D)
Come on.
Skeeter grabs the dress and turns so Charlotte can unzip her
dress.
CHARLOTTE (CONT'D)
Did I tell you Fanny Peatrowgot
engaged? After she got that teller
job, her mother said she was just
swimming in proposals.
SKEETER
Well, good for "Fat Fanny Peatrow."
CHARLOTTE
Eugenia, your eggs are dying. Would
it kill you to go on a date? Just
show a little gumption.
Charlotte raises the dress up around Skeeter.
CHARLOTTE
This dress looks precious on you!
If we just take it in a little here,
little there. Get your hair fixed.
SKEETER
I got a job today.
CHARLOTTE
Where?27.SKEETER
Writing. For The Jackson Journa l.
Charlotte angrily zips up the dress.
CHARLOTTE
Great. You can write my obituary.
"Charlotte Phelandead. Her
daughter still single."
SKEETER
Mother, would it really be so
terrible if I never met a husband?
Skeeter exits the room with the dress hanging off her
shoulders. Charlotte grabs a robe and follows her out on the
landing.
CHARLOTTE
Skeeter! Skeeter!
Skeeter stops.
INT. PHELANHOME - UPSTAIRS LANDING - CONTINUOUS
Charlotte stops Skeeter and pulls her to a love seat at the
top of the stairs . They sit. This is serious.
CHARLOTTE
I need to...ask you something. I
read the other day about how some
girls get unbalanced, start thinking
these...well , unnatural thoughts.
Charlotte begins to twist the handkerchief she holds.
CHARLOTTE
Are you...do you...find men
attractive? Are you having
unnatural thoughts about...
Charlotte shuts her eyes tight.
CHARLOTTE
Girls or...orwomen?
SKEETER
Oh, my God!
CHARLOTTE
Because, this article says there's a
cure, a special root tea.28.Skeeter jumps up and heads toward the stairs.
SKEETER
Mother, I want to be with girls as
much as you wanna be with Jameso.
CHARLOTTE
Eugenia!
SKEETER
Unless, of course, you do!
Skeeter storms down the stairs. Charlotte shouts out over
the railing to her.
CHARLOTTE
Oh! Oh! Carlton's bringing Rebecca
to dinner. Try to look presentable!
INT. PHELANHOME - DINING ROOM - LATER THAT EVENING
The Phelandining room is lit solely by candles.
The Phelan's new maid , PASCAGOULA, 40, is serving.
Charlotte sits at the head of the table. She's having a bowl
of broth. Skeeter sits next to her Father, ROBERT PHELAN, 60.
Skeeter's brother, CARLTON, 26, sits next to his fiancé,
REBECCA, 21. They're perfectly groomed with Hollywood looks.
Pascagoula stops at Carlton's place at the table and begins
serving him. Skeeter watches Pascagoula's every move ,seeming
to compare her to Constantine.
CARLTON
What the hell do you know about
cleanin' a house, Skeeter?
Skeeter snaps to attention.
SKEETER
Well, it's a start, Carlton.
CARLTON
If you say so. I thought you wanted
to write books.
ROBERT
Now y'allleave your sister alone.
I'm proud of you, sweetheart.
Charlotte scoops up some broth with a spoon.29.CHARLOTTE
Oh, the irony of it all. Givin'
advice on keepin'up a home when she
doesn't even--
Charlotte's spoon goes in her mouth. Pascagoula approaches
Skeeter and sets down a plate of food. Skeeter stops her.
SKEETER
Oh! No, Pascagoula! Youcouldn't
have known this...But , I'm allergic
to almonds.
PASCAGOULA
Sorry, Miss Eugenia. I'll get you
another one.
SKEETER
You know, last time I had an almond,
I stopped liking men.
Charlotte glares at Skeeter. Carlton lets out a chuckle.
Rebecca is mortified.
REBECCA
Oh, my Lord.
SKEETER
Oh, no, Rebecca, it's fine. There's
a special root tea now.
CHARLOTTE
You have pushed it, young lady!
Pascagoula scurries off. Skeeter turns to her father.
SKEETER
Daddy, what happened to Constantine?
The room grows silent. Carlton looks down to his plate.
ROBERT
Ah...well , Constantine went to live
in Chicago with her family. People
move on, Skeeter. But I do wish
she'd stayed down here with us.
SKEETER
I don't believe you. She would have
written and told me.
Skeeter looks to her mother ,who immediately busies herself
with scooping up more broth.30.SKEETER
Did you...fire her?
CHARLOTTE
We were just a job to her, honey.
With them it's all about money...
Now you'll understand that once
you've hired help of your own.
SKEETER
She raised me!
Charlotte slaps the table and stands.
CHARLOTTE
SHE DID NOT!
Skeeter's eyes fill with tears.
SKEETER
She worked here for twenty-nine
years.
Charlotte presses both hands to her stomach.
CHARLOTTE
It was a colored thing, and I've put
it behind me.
Charlotte passes behind Rebecca and kisses her head.
CHARLOTTE
Excuse me, Rebecca. My daughter has
upset my cancerous ulcers.
As Charlotte leaves the room, Rebecca looks at Skeeter like
she's the worst person on earth.
Skeeter gets up and storms off.
EXT. PHELANHOME - FRONT YARD - WILLOW TREE - MOMENTS LATER
Skeeter storms out of the house and runs under a willow tree
in the front yard. She looks across to an empty bench.
EXT. PHELANHOME (FLASHBACK) - WILLOW TREE - EARLY EVENING
Skeeter, 15 and lanky, sits on the same bench under the
willow tree. Despite a tight bun, her strong-willed hair has
started to frizz.31.Constantine approaches the willow tree. Her skin is black as
night. Her eyes have a striking honey -colored hue.
She sits next to Skeeter.
CONSTANTINE
What you doin'hidin'out here,
Girl?
Skeeter turns to Constantine.
SKEETER
I just couldn't tell momma I didn't
get asked to the dance.
CONSTANTINE
It's all right. Some things we just
got to keep to ourselves, right?
Skeeter looks down to her long, bony legs.
SKEETER
All the boys say I'm ugly. Momma
was third runner up in the Miss
South Carolina pageant.
CONSTANTINE
I wish you would quit feeling sorry
for yourself. Now, that's ugly.
Ugly is something that grows up
inside you. It's mean and hurtful,
like them boys. Now you're not one
of them, is you?
Skeeter shakes her head.
CONSTANTINE
Well, I didn't think so, honey.
Constantine grabs Skeeter's palm, pressing it with her thumb.
CONSTANTINE (CONT'D)
Every day.... Every day you're not
dead in the ground, when you wake up
in the morning, you gonnahave to
make some decisions. Got to ask
yourself, am I gone believe all them
bad things them fools say about me
today? You hear me? Am I going to
believe all of them bad things them
fools say about me today? All
right.
Constantine releases her hand.32.CONSTANTINE (CONT'D)
Hm? As for your momma? She didn't
pick her life. It pick her. But
you... you going to do something big
with yours. You wait and see.
Constantine and Skeeter stand.
CONSTANTINE
Come on. Go home with me till the
dance over. Come on.
Constantine holds Skeeter's hand and puts her arm around her
as they walk down the path toward Constantine's home.
END FLASHBACK
EXT. PHELANHOME -FRONTYARD - WILLOW TREE - MOMENTS LATER
Skeeter looks toward the same dirt path .An idea washes over
her. She forms a big smile.
INT. PHELANHOME - PANTRY - DAY
Skeeter talks on the phone and fidgets with aphone cord
which emerges from the casing of the closed pantry door.
SKEETER
Miss Stein, you said in your letter
to write about what disturbs me,
particularly if it bothers no one
else.
INT. HARPER AND ROW PUBLISHING (INTERCUT) - OFFICE - MORNING
ELAINE STEIN, 45, hard but stylish, sits atop her desk, her
legs crossed, talking on the phone. She gestures for her
assistant to bring her a cup of coffee.
SKEETER (V.O.)
And I understand that now.
MISS STEIN
Continue.
SKEETER
I'd like to write something from the
point of view of the help. These
colored women raise white children,
and then in twenty years those
children become the boss. 33.
(MORE)We love them and they love us, but
they can't even use the toilets in
our houses. Don't you find that
ironic, Miss Stein?
Miss Stein's interest starts to wane.
MISS STEIN
I'm listening.
SKEETER
Margaret Mitchell glorified the
mammy figure who dedicates her whole
life to a white family but no
one...ever asked Mammyhow she felt
about it.
MISS STEIN
(heard it before)
So, a side to this never before
heard.
SKEETER
Yes! Because nobody ever talks about
it down here.
INT. PHELANHOME - HALLWAY -DAY
Charlotte notices the phone cord leading into the pantry and
knocks on the door.
INT. PHELANHOME - PANTRY - SAME TIME
CHARLOTTE (O.C.)
Skeeter, who are you talking to in
there?
Skeeter covers the mouth piece and opens the door.
SKEETER
Go! Away!
Skeeter slams the door.
MISS STEIN
Who was that?
SKEETER
My mother. 34.
SKEETER (CONT 'D)MISS STEIN
Look, no maid in her right mind is
ever gonnatell you the truth.
That's a hell of a risk to take in a
place like Jackson, Mississippi.
SKEETER
I already have a maid.
Skeeter can't believe what just came out of her mouth. Miss
Stein sits up straight.
MISS STEIN
Really? A Negro maid has already
agreed to speak with you?
Skeeter blinks hard. No turning back now.
SKEETER
Yes, ma'am.
MISS STEIN
Well...I guess I can read what you
come up with. The book biz could
use a little rattling.
SKEETER
Thank you, Miss Stein!
MISS STEIN
Hey, hey, hey, all I'm saying is
that I'll let you know if it's even
worth pursuing. And for God's sake,
you're a twenty-three year-old
educated woman. Go get yourself an
apartment.
INT. PHELANHOME - KITCHEN - MOMENTS LATER
Skeeter suddenly runs out of the pantry bolting past
Pascagoula who is at the stove making breakfast. Within
seconds she's out the front door.
SKEETER (V.O.)
"Dear Miss Myrna...
EXT. LEEFOLT HOME - BACK YARD - LATER THAT DAY
Skeeter sits in a chair with a writing pad and pencil
reading the 'Miss Myrna' letters to Aibileen ,who is taking
laundry off a clothes line.35.Wind is blowing and the sky is growing dark.
SKEETER
"Dear Miss Myrna, When I'm chopping
onions, how do I keep tears out of
my eyes? "
AIBILEEN
Shoot, that's easy. You tell her
hold a matchstick between her teeth.
Skeeter writes this down.
SKEETER
Is it lit?
Aibileen smiles and shakes her head.
AIBILEEN
No, ma'am.
Commotion begins in Elizabeth's garage.
HILLY (O.S.)
Miss Leefoltsaid you could start
right away. Build it just...
Aibileen spots Hilly walking into the carport with her son,
BILLY, 4, perched on her hip.
HILLY
likethe bathroom at my house.
Let's see.
A CONTRACTOR, 30's, follows holding a set of plans.
Aibileen tenses but continues her folding. Hilly points to a
corner in the Leefoltgarage.
HILLY
Right there. That will be nice.
CONTRACTOR
Yes, ma'am.
Thunder cracks. Trees sway wildly in the wind as a storm
approaches. Rain begins to fall.
HILLY
Oh, my goodness, we got to run back
to the car. Come on, Billy. Bye,
Skeeter!
Aibileen and Skeeter watch as Hilly runs back to her car.36.Skeeter turns to Aibileen, seizing the moment.
SKEETER
Aibileen. There's somethin' else I
want to write about...But I need
your help.
Skeeter rises. More thunder cracks. Aibileen keeps her head
down to the clothes she is folding.
SKEETER
I want to interview you...about what
it is like to work as a maid.
Aibileen grabs a basket, gripping the life out of its handle.
SKEETER
I'd like to do a book of interviews
about working for white families...
Aibileen begins to perspire.
SKEETER
Show what it's like to work for,
say...Elizabeth .
Aibileen steadies herself against a chair.
AIBILEEN
You know what'dhappen if Miss
Leefoltknew I was tellin'stories
on her?
SKEETER
Well, I was thinking we wouldn't
tell her. The other maids would
have to keep it a secret, too.
AIBILEEN
Other maids?
Aibileen shakes her head and walks towards the house with the
laundry basket. Skeeter gathers her things and chases after
her.
SKEETER
Well, I was hoping to get four or
five. To really show what it's like
in Jackson.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
Skeeter follows Aibileen inside.37.SKEETER
To show what y'allget paid, and the
babies, and the bathrooms , the good
and the bad.
Bam! The front door slams shut.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME (INTERCUT) - LIVING ROOM - SAME TIME
Elizabeth and her husband, RALEIGH, 25, stand toe to toe.
RALEIGH
I bought you this damn house, put up
with the new clothes and the trips
to New Orleans, but this takes the
goddamncake!
ELIZABETH
Hilly spoke to the surgeon general.
She also said it will add value to
our home!
KITCHEN:
Aibileen hears Mae Mobley crying, but she is frozen by the
altercation.
RALEIGH (O.C.)
I guess Mae Mobley will just have to
go to college in that damn bathroom!
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
Raleigh storms in the kitchen with Elizabeth on his heels.
ELIZABETH
Hilly's covering the cost and said
you can just do William's taxes to
pay her back.
RALEIGH
We don't take orders from the
Holbrooks !
Raleigh and Elizabeth are surprised to see Skeeter.
RALEIGH
Skeeter? How you doin'?
SKEETER
Fine.38.Mae Mobley begins crying in her bedroom.
RALEIGH
Fix me a sandwich, Aibileen.
Raleigh storms out.
ELIZABETH
Aibileen, Mae Mobley's cryin'her
eyes out!
Aibileen runs off. Elizabeth tries to compose herself.
ELIZABETH
Skeeter...I'm sorry but I think it's
best if you leave now.
Skeeter gathers her things.
SKEETER
Oh! Sure, sure.
ELIZABETH
And, this Miss Myrna thing isn't
gonnawork out with Aibileen. I'm
sorry.
EXT. JACKSON - LATE AFTERNOON
Dark storm clouds loom over the city. A bolt of lightning
strikes. The city loses power.
EXT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - LATER AFTERNOON
Rain pours over Hilly'sdarkened, two-story house. Specks of
candle light dance in the windows.
INT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - SAME TIME
Minny uses a newspaper to fan Missus Walters.
MISSUS WALTERS
You're makin'it hotter flappin'
your arms like that, Minny.
Missus Walters stares out to the swimming pool. The strong
winds have brought white caps to the pool 's surface.
MISSUS WALTERS
Oh, look how big the waves are,
Minny. Let's go the beach. 39.Missus Walters rises and heads toward the dining room window.
Minny follows.
MISSUS WALTERS
Run and get Mister Walters. He
loves ridin'these waves. You know
we went to Biloxi on our honeymoon.
MINNY
Yes, Ma'am.
Missus Walter's confusion grows.
MISSUS WALTERS
Are we in Biloxi, Minny?
MINNY
No, Ma'am ,we ain't.
Minny lowers Missus Walters into a dining table chair.
MINNY
Why don't you sit down here for a
spell. And then me and you, we'll
go down to the beach in a little
while. How 'bout that?
Hilly plops down in a dining table chair and fans herself.
Missus Walters notices as Minny looks out to the garage
bathroom. A patio chair is blown against it s door
Minny suddenly begins squirming with discomfort. Minny
hesitates. Minny turns to Hilly and gulps.
MINNY
Uh...Miss Hilly?
HILLY
Mm-hm?
MINNY
Never mind.
As Minny turns back to the window , Missus Walters calls out
to her.
MISSUS WALTERS
You go on ahead and use the inside
bath, Minny. It's all right.40.HILLY
Oh, for crying out loud. It's just a
little rain. She can go get an
umbrella up in William's study!
Through the window, a large pool umbrella can be seen blowing
past.
MISSUS WALTERS
I believe she was working for me
before you dragged us both here...
Your daddy ruined you.
Hilly glares at her mother--thenlooks to Minny.
Boom! Another crash of thunder.
MINNY
I'm just gone get your tea.
INT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - MASTER BATHROOM - SECONDS LATER
Minny sneaks into the master bath and shuts the door. She
carefully raises the lid so as not to make any noise.
There's an immediate knock on the door. She freezes.
HILLY (O.C.)
Minny?
Minny stays completely quiet.
INT. HOLBROOK HOUSE (INTERCUT) - HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS
Hilly leans into the bathroom door.
HILLY
Minny, are you in there?
MINNY
Yes, ma'am...
HILLY
And just what are you doing?
Minny's eyes narrow. She flushes the unused toilet. Hilly
beats on the door.
Minny slams down the toilet lid to further antagonize Hilly.41.HILLY
Get off of my toilet! You are fired,
Minny Jackson!
EXT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - MOMENTS LATER
Minny exits the house into the storm. She walks angrily down
the sidewalk through the wind and rain.
Hilly appears at the doorway.
HILLY
Go on!
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - MAE MOBLEY'S ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Aibileen sits with Mae Mobley against an interior wall,
holding a mattress on top of them and humming in her ear.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
Eighteen people died in Jackson that
day. Ten white and eight black.
God don't pay no mind to color once
he decide to set a tornado loose.
AIBILEEN
Baby. It's okay. Aibee'shere,
honey. Aibee'shere.
She kisses Mae Mobley.
MAE MOBLEY
Daddy...
DISSOLVE TO:
INT/EXT. LEEFOLT HOME - BATHROOM/GARAGE (INTERCUT) - DAY
Aibileen struggles to pull her panty-hose back up in sidethe
crude bathroom Hilly had built in the Leefoltgarage.
Her knees brush against the door. There is no air
conditioning. Sweat glistens on her brow. A small window
hugs the ceiling, providing little ventilation.
Elizabeth exits the house with Mae Mobley at her side.
ELIZABETH
Hurry, Aibileen! Mae Mobley's up,
and I'm off to the doctor.42.Aibileen reaches behind and flushes the toilet. Hearing the
flush, Mae Mobley gets excited and points to the bathroom.
MAE MOBLEY
Aibeebafroom, Momma! Hey, Aibee.
Mae Mobley approaches the bathroom door. Elizabeth grabs
her.
ELIZABETH
No, no honey. Promise me you won't
go in there.
MAE MOBLEY
Yes, ma'am.
Aibileen emerges from her bathroom as Elizabeth leans over
and fixes Mae Mobley's hair. Aibileen picks up Baby Girl.
AIBILEEN
I'm right here, Baby Girl.
Elizabeth heads toward her car.
ELIZABETH
Isn't it so nice to have your own,
Aibileen?
AIBILEEN
Yes, Ma'am.
Aibileen watches as Elizabeth gets in her car. Mae Mobley
lovingly glides her hand down Aibileen's cheek. Aibileen
smiles and kisses her.
MAE MOBLEY
You're my real mama, Aibee.
Aibileen hugs her tightly.
EXT. BUS STOP - MOMENTS LATER
Aibileen waits with YULE MAY, 45, as well as other maids at a
bus stop. Yule May is t all, pretty and graceful , her hair
pulled tightly into a bun.
A bus pulls up. As the doors open, Minny is the first to
step off . She is holding a chocolate pie. Minny is dressed
beautifully in church -day attire.
She pretends not to notice Aibileen and Yule May.43.YULE MAY
Is that Minny?
AIBILEEN
Minny?
Minny turns with a guilty smile as passengers board behind.
MINNY
Hey, Aibileen.
YULE MAY
Hi, Minny.
Minny ignores Yule May.
MINNY
Uh-hm.
AIBILEEN
Where you headed?
MINNY
I got some business tatend to. So,
y'alljust mind your own!
With that, Minny storms off. Yule May and Aibileen look
suspiciously at one another.
YULE MAY
All right, then. Well, Bye!
Minnie briefly throws her hand in the air, never turning.
MINNY
Bye!
YULE MAY
Now, she's mad at me 'cause I got
that job at Miss Hilly's.
AIBILEEN
Don't worry about her. She's always
mad about something.
Yule May's eyes suddenly widen as she indicates someone
approaching .
Aibileen turns to find Skeeter walking toward them. She and
Aibileen catch eyes. Skeeter waves.
SKEETER
Aibileen! 44.Aibileen nods nervously, looking at the other domestics.
AIBILEEN
Yes, ma'am. Everything okay?
SKEETER
Oh, yeah, I just wanted to talk to
you.
Yule May looks to Aibileen with concern.
AIBILEEN
You got some more "Miss Myrna"
questions for me?
SKEETER
Oh no. I just wanted to talk about--
The BUS DRIVER honks the horn. Yule May and others board.
Skeeter grabs Aibileen's arm.
SKEETER
We never finished our conversation
at Elizabeth's. About the book I
want to write.
Aibileen signals to Yule May to go on ahead without her.
AIBILEEN
Yes, ma'am.
Aibileen watches regretfully as the bus pulls away.
SKEETER
I'd really like to interview you,
Aibileen. I know it's scary.
Aibileen slowly turns.
AIBILEEN
They set my cousin Shinelle's car on
fire just cause she went downto the
voting station.
SKEETER
A book like this has never been
written before.
AIBILEEN
'Cause they's a reason. I do this
with you, I might as well burn my
own house down.45.SKEETER
I promise we'll be careful.
AIBILEEN
This already ain't careful, Miss
Skeeter! You not knowing that is
what scare me the most. Scare me
more than "Jim Crow".
Skeeter tries to hand Aibileen a piece of paper. Aibileen
nervously surveys the area. A woman pushing a baby carriage
walks by and looks on with suspicion.
SKEETER
Here's my phone number.
Aibileen quickly grabs the paper and shoves it in her pocket.
SKEETER
And my car's here. I could take you
home.
AIBILEEN
No, Ma'am.
Aibileen turns and walks away.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
"No person shall require any white
female to nurse in wards or rooms...
INT. CAPITOL BUILDING - HALL OF GOVERNORS - MOMENTS LATER
Skeeter walks out of the law library into a long hall lined
with portraits of Mississippi's past governors.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
...inwhich Negro men are placed.
Abluebooklet peeks out of her satchel.
EXT. CAPITOL BUILDING - CONTINUOUS
Skeeter heads down the stairs of the Capitol building.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
Books shall not be interchangeable
between the white and colored
schools but shall continue to be
used by the race first using them... 46.EXT. CAPITOL BUILDING - LAWN - MOMENTS LATER
Skeeter sits on a bench reading "The Mississippi Code of
Conduct for Non-whites".
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
No colored barber shall serve as a
barber to white women or girls.
INT. AIBILEEN'S HOME - BEDROOM - NIGHT
Aibileen sits in front of a mirror and tends to her wig.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
Any person printin' , publishin' or
circulating written matter urgin'
for public acceptance of social
equality between whites and negroes
is subject to imprisonment.
The phone rings.
INT. AIBILEEN'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - MOMENTS LATER
Aibileen enters and reaches for the phone. Next to the
phone, Skeeter's phone number is taped to the wall. Aibileen
answers.
INT. MINNY'S HOUSE (INTERCUT) - HALLWAY - SAME TIME
Minny is hysterical.
MINNY
Oh, Aibileen! I went and did it now!
Minny wraps a hand up in the phone cord.
MINNY
I went to Miss Hilly's house this
afternoon.
Aibileen knows this can't be good.
AIBILEEN
Why, Minny?!
MINNY
She's done told every white lady in
town I'm a thief. Said I stole a
candelabra. Oh, I got her back.47.AIBILEEN
What you did?!
BEGIN FLASHBACK:
EXT. BUS STOP - EARLIER THAT DAY - FLASHBACK
Minny storms away from the bus stop holding the chocolate pie
leaving Aibileen and Yule May behind her in the distance.
MINNY (V.O.)
I cain'ttell! I ain't tellin'
nobody! I done a terrible awful
thing to that woman.
EXT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - EARLIER THAT DAY - FLASHBACK
Minny stands on Hilly's porch holding a chocolate pie.
MINNY (V.O.)
And now she knows what I done! But
she got what she deserve, Aibileen.
Hilly answers the door and snarls at Minny. Minny presents
the pie and says "I am sorry." Hilly waves Minny inside.
END FLASHBACK:
INT. MINNY'S HOUSE - HALLWAY - MOMENTS LATER
MINNY
But now I ain't gone never get no
job again. Oh, Lord, Leroy gone
kill me.
Minny hears something and lowers the phone.
MINNY
Leroy?
LEROY (O.C.)
What you done did now, Minny?
Minny slides down against a wall as an frying pan is thrown
at her.
INT. AIBILEEN'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
Aibileen listens helpless on the phone.48.LEROY (O.S.)
Get off that phone, woman!
MINNY (O.S.)
Leroy, please!
AIBILEEN
Minny? Minny!
LEROY (O.S.)
Come here!
Aibileen hangs up the phone. Her breath becomes heavy as she
glances at Skeeter's number taped on the wall.
EXT. BAPTIST CHURCH - MORNING
Cars fill the lot of a quaint, white, country church.
PREACHER GREEN can be heard inside.
PREACHER GREEN ( O.C.)
Please open your Bibles to Exodus,
chapter four, verse ten. God having
asked Moses to free the
Israelites...
INT. BAPTIST CHURCH - MORNING
A congregation of two hundred listen sintently. A large choir
faces them.
Aibileen sits in the congregation.
PREACHER GREEN
Moses answered. "Oh, my Lord, I am
not eloquent. I am slow of speech
and slow of tongue." See, courage
isn't just about being brave.
CONGREGATION
Amen!
PREACHER GREEN
Courage is daring to do what is
right, in spite of the weakness of
our flesh. And God tells us,
commands us, compels us to love.
Amen.
He motions for the choir to stand.49.CONGREGATION
Amen.
On Minny's children: LEROY JR., KINDRAand SUGAR. Sugar
elbows Kindra. Minny, standing in the choir, gestures at her
kids, cautioning them to behave.
PREACHER GREEN
See, love, as exemplified by our
Lord Jesus Christ, is to be prepared
to put yourself in harm's way for
your fellow man. And by your fellow
man, I mean your brother, your
sister, your neighbor, your friend
and your enemy.
Preacher Green signals a pianist to begin playing. The choir
begins swaying with the music.
PREACHER GREEN
If you can love your enemy, you
already have the victory.
ON AIBILEEN
PREACHER GREEN
Let's stand. All right.
The congregants around Aibileen stand and begin to clap in
time to the music . Aibileen remains seated ,deep in thought.
INT. AIBILEEN'S HOUSE - KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM - DUSK
There is a knock at the kitchen door. Aibileen quickly opens
it and waves Skeeter inside.
AIBILEEN
Quick. Come in quick.
SKEETER
I parked way up on State Street and
caught a cab here like you asked.
AIBILEEN
Got dropped two streets over?
Skeeter nods as Aibileen escorts her into the living room.
Skeeter sits down on the sofa. Aibileen stands.
Aibileen wears the same yellow dress she wore in the first
scene.50.SKEETER
I know now that it's against the law
what we're doin'.
Skeeter stares Aibileen up and down. Aibileen self-
consciously flattens out her dress.
SKEETER
I've never seen you out of uniform
before. You look really nice.
AIBILEEN
Thank you.
On the coffee table sits a tray with a teapot, two cups that
don't match and cookies resting on a plate.
As Aibileen pours the tea, her hand shakes. Some tea spills
in the saucer and she wipes it up. Skeeter takes the cup.
AIBILEEN
I ain't never had no white person in
my house before.
Aibileen gathers herself.
AIBILEEN
Miss Skeeter, what if you don't like
what I got to say? About white
peoples?
SKEETER
This isn't about me. It doesn't
matter how I feel.
Aibileen sits on the arm of an arm chair.
AIBILEEN
You gone have to change my name.
Mine, Miss Leefolt's , everbody's .
SKEETER
Do you have other maids interested?
Aibileen is quiet for a moment. She shakes her head.
AIBILEEN
That gone be hard.
SKEETER
What about Minny?51.AIBILEEN
Nah, Minny got her some stories, sho
nuff. But she ain't real keen on
talking to white peoples right now.
INT. AIBILEEN'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - MOMENTS LATER
We continue with the interview that began in sceneone.
Skeeter sits at the kitchen table taking notes.
SKEETER
What does it feel like to raise a
white child when your own child's at
home, being looked after by somebody
else?
Aibileen stands near the sink. She glances sadly up to the
picture of Treelore .
AIBILEEN
It feel...Uh.
SKEETER
Is that your son?
Aibileen puts some spoons in a drying rack, then sits down at
the table opposite Skeeter.
AIBILEEN
Yes, ma'am. Can we move on to the
next question?
SKEETER
You know, Aibileen, you don't have
to call me "ma'am." Not here.
Aibileen nods. Skeeter stares at her list of questions.
SKEETER
Do you want to talk about the
bathroom? Or, anything about Miss
Leefolt? How she pays you, or has
she ever yelled at you in front of
Mae Mobley?
AIBILEEN
I thought I might write my stories
down and read 'em to you. It no
different than writing down my
prayers.
SKEETER
Okay. Sure.52.Aibileen stands, crosses to a small table and picks up a
journal. She takes out her glasses and unfolds them.
AIBILEEN
I don't say my prayers out loud.
Find I can get my point across a lot
better writing them down. I write
an hour, sometimes two every night.
Skeeter nods.
AIBILEEN
And after my prayers last night, I
got some stories down too.
SKEETER
Go ahead.
Aibileen puts on her glasses, opens her notebook and reads,
nervously.
AIBILEEN
My first white baby to ever look
after was named Alton Carrington
Speers. It was 1925, and I'd just
turned fourteen. I dropped out of
school to help Momma with the bills.
Alton's momma died a lung disease.
(to Skeeter)
I loved that baby, and he loved me.
That's when I learned I could make
children feel proud of they self.
Alton used to always be asking me
how come I's black. It just ate him
up. Then one time I told him it
'cause I drank too much coffee.
Aibileen laughs as does Skeeter.
AIBILEEN
You should have seen his face.
Aibileen and Skeeter's laughter fades in realization of the
line they have just crossed.
INT. AIBILEEN'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - LATER THAT DAY
Skeeter has just finished her first session with Aibileen.
She places her notebook inside her satchel.53.SKEETER
This was just so great. You have no
idea how much I appreciate your
doing this with me. What changed
your mind?
AIBILEEN
God. And Miss Hilly Holbrook.
INT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - DINING ROOM - DAY
Hilly reads the paper at the breakfast table, her hair set in
pin curls. Her husband WILLIAM, dressed for work, also reads
the paper.
Yule May clears breakfast dishes. She starts to leave but
stops herself. With something to say, she sets a plate down
on the table and wrings her hands nervously.
YULE MAY
Miss Hilly, I would like to ask you
and Mister William something.
Both Hilly and William put their reading down.
YULE MAY
My twin boys graduated high school,
both on the honor roll...Well , me
and my husband, we been saving for
years to send them to Tougaloo . We
short about seventy-five dollars on
one of the tuitions.
William conspicuously checks the time on his wristwatch and
quickly stands.
WILLIAM
Whoo! I am late. I gotta get
goin'.
He kisses Hilly and heads out of the room, leaving Yule May
alone with Hilly.
WILLIAM (O.S.)
See you tonight, honey.
HILLY
Okay.
(to Yule May)
Go on.54.YULE MAY
Well, now...We're faced with having
to choose. Which son can go...ifwe
don't find all the money.
Hilly draws in a deep breath as does Yule May.
YULE MAY
Would you consider givin'us a loan?
I'll...I'll work everyday for free
'til it was paid off.
HILLY
That's not working for free, Yule
May. That's paying off a debt.
YULE MAY
Yes, ma'am.
Yule May turns to leave.
HILLY
As a Christian, I'm doin'you a
favor.
Yule May turns, her eyes widen with hope.
HILLY
God doesn'tgive charity to those
who are well and able. You need to
come up with this money on your own.
'Kay?
YULE MAY
Yes, Ma'am.
Hilly raises the paper up to her face to resume reading.
HILLY
You'll thank me one day.
EXT. MINNY'S HOUSE - DAY
Minny and Sugar exit their house and walk down the street.
Both wear maid uniforms. The streets and lawns are crowded
with other women , in uniform, heading towardthe bus stop.
MINNY
You cooking white food, you taste it
with a different spoon. They see
you put the tastin'spoon back in
the pot, might as well throw it all
out. Spoon, too. 55.
(MORE)And you use the same cup, same fork,
same plate every day. And you put
it up in the cabinet. You tell that
white woman that's where you gone
keep it from now on out. Don't do it
and see what happens.
(to women going to work)
Mornin', ladies.
EXT. MINNY'S NEIGHBORHOOD -BUS STOP - DAY
Minny and Sugar approach two waiting buses.
MINNY
And when you're servin'white folks
coffee, you set it down in front of
'em. Don't hand it to them, because
your hands can't touch. And don't
hit on their children. White folks
like to do they own spanking.
Minny stops Sugar.
MINNY
And, last thing. Come here.
Sugar turns her head away. Minny grabs her face and forces
her to look at her.
MINNY
Look at me. No sass-mouthin' ! No
sass-mouthin' . I mean it.
Minnie smooths Sugar's clothes.
MINNY
Give your momma a kiss.
Minny kisses Sugar on the cheek and watches as she boards the
first bus with other domestics.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
Leroy made Sugar quit school to help
him with the bills. And every day
Minny went without a job might have
been a day Leroy took her from our
world.
Minny wipes a tear from her eye and boards the second bus.56.
MINNY (CONT'D)EXT. FOOTEESTATE - LATER
Minny approaches the Footeestate, examines it
apprehensively.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
But I knew... I knew the only white
lady Miss Hilly hadn't gotten to
with her lies.
EXT. FOOTEESTATE - FRONT PORCH - MOMENTS LATER
In the distance, Celia Footeemerges barefoot from the front
door. She waves excitedly at Minny.
CELIA
Hi! Hey! Come on!
Minny waves back as she resumes walking toward the house.
MINNY
(under her breath)
No sass-mouthin' , Minny Jackson, no
sass mouthin' ...
INT. FOOTEESTATE - FOYER - MOMENTS LATER
Celia Footebrings Minny inside. Celia is covered in tight
pink clothes.
Celia sits down on a chair and begins to put on her shoes.
There's a smudge of flour on her cheek.
CELIA
Aibileen said you'd be on time. I'm
Celia Rae Foote.
MINNY
I'm Minny Jackson.
(indicating flour)
You cookin' somethin' ?
Celia wipes flour from her cheek.
CELIA
One of those upside-down cakes from
the magazine. It ain't workin'out
too good.
Celia jumps up and grabs Minny's arm.57.CELIA
Come on. Let's get you a cold Coca-
Cola.
Minny follows her to the kitchen.
INT. FOOTEESTATE - KITCHEN - MOMENTS LATER
Minny enters behind Celia gawking at an upside down cake
massacre. Flour eggs and batter cover a kitchen table and
spill onto the floor.
CELIA
This here's the kitchen!
MINNY
What in the hell-
Celia returns from the fridge with two Coca-Cola bottles.
CELIA
(embarrassed)
I guess I got some learnin' to do.
MINNY
You sure do.
INT. FOOTEESTATE - DINING ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Minny and Celia enter a huge dining room. Minny gawks at a
dusty mahogany table surrounded by twelve chairs.
CELIA
Johnny's grandmomma left him this
house when she died and then
Johnny's momma wouldn't let me
change a thing. But if I had my
way, this place would have wall to
wall white carpet with gold trim.
None of this old stuff.
EXT. FOOTEESTATE - LIBRARY - DAY
Celia and Minny exit a detached library and head back toward
the main house.
CELIA
We got five bedrooms and bathrooms
back in the main house. Then the
pool house has two more beds and
baths.58.MINNY
When y'allgone have some chillin' ,
start fillin' up all those beds?
Celia swallows hard and turns to Minny. She places her hand
on her stomach.
CELIA
I'm pregnant now.
Minny steps back and surveys Celia.
MINNY
Gone be eatin'for two. Double the
cookin'.
CELIA
I know it's an awful lot to do.
Five other maids have already turned
me down...Let me at least get you
some bus money.
Minny stops and puts her hand on her hip.
MINNY
Now, uh, when you hear me say I
don't wanna clean this house?
CELIA
What? So...You'll do it?!
Celia jumps up and down with joy, splashing Coke out of the
bottle she holds. She hugs Minny.
MINNY
Oh. No huggin', now. No huggin'.
CELIA
Oh. Sorry. This is the first time
I've hired a maid.
Celia laughs, puts a hand on Minny's back and pushes her
toward the house.
CELIA
Come on.
INT. FOOTEESTATE - LIVING ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Celia and Minny enter the living room. Celia crosses the
roomtoward the kitchen.59.CELIA
You hungry?
MINNY
No, ma'am. Now hold on a minute.
We gotsto talk about some things
first.
CELIA
Oh.
MINNY
I work Sunday through Friday.
CELIA
No, you can't work at all on
weekends.
MINNY
Okay. Well, what time you want me
here?
CELIA
After nine, and you gotta leave
before four.
MINNY
Okay. Now what your husband say you
can pay?
Celia looks away.
CELIA
Johnny doesn't know I'm bringing in
help.
MINNY
And what's Mr. Johnny gone do when
he come home and finds a colored
woman in his house?
CELIA
It's not like I'd be fibbing. I just
want him to think I can do this on
my own... I really need a maid.
Minny lets out a big breath.
MINNY
I'll be here tomorrow mornin''bout
nine-fifteen.
CELIA
Great.60.Minny begins sniffing the air.
MINNY
Miss Celia, I think you done burnt
up yo' cake.
Celia rises from her chair and sniffs the air.
CELIA
Doggone it!
Celia runs tothe kitchen.
EXT. JUNIOR LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS - MORNING
Two blackmen cut the lawnof the Junior League headquarters.
HILLY (O.C.)
Okay, let's see. What's first up on
the agenda?
INT. JUNIOR LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS - MORNING
Hilly stands at a podium as the members of the Junior League
take their seats. Half the girls are pregnant. Most of them
drink TAB and smoke cigarettes.
HILLY
We're running behind on our "coat
drive," girls. Hurry up and clean
out those closets. Our Christmas
Benefit, however, is right on
schedule.
Hilly scans the crowd.
HILLY (CONT'D)
Mary Beth?
Hilly finds Mary Beth Caldwell and nods for her to stand.
Mary Beth stands.
MARY BETH
Well, thanks to y'all, I can
announce that we've already filled
every raffle slot for baked goods.
The girls applaud, turning to each other with praise.61.HILLY
(tothe room)
Think we can put a dentin African
Children's hunger this year?!
MARY BETH
A big dent!
More applause. Hilly signals for Mary Beth to sit down. She
does.
HILLY
Now, I just found out the Surgeon
General has reviewed The Home Health
Sanitation Initiative that I
drafted.
Some members nod in approval.
HILLY
And he just passed it along to
Governor Barnett!
Even more applause.
ON SKEETER, who remains stone-faced.
HILLY
Skeeter, when can we expect to see
the initiative in the newsletter? I
gave it to you a month ago.
Everyone turns to Skeeter. Elizabeth turns to Skeeter in a
panic.
ELIZABETH
I gave that to you myself!
Skeeter glances at the initiative tucked in her satchel.
HILLY
Would you please stand, Skeeter?
As Skeeter rises, several women shake their heads.
SKEETER
I'll have it in there real soon.
Hilly raises a disdainful eyebrow as Skeeter sits back into
her seat.
HILLY
Great!62.INT. BRENT'S PHARMACY AND SODA FOUNTAIN - LATER THAT DAY
Skeeter races into Brent's busy soda fountain area. She
passes a separate counter where several BLACK DOMESTICS, in
uniform, are picking up to-go orders.
Hilly and Elizabeth await Skeeter's arrival in a booth.
Skeeter sits next to Elizabeth and across from Hilly.
SKEETER
Sorry I'm late.
Hilly shakes her head with little emotion. Elizabeth slides
a coke float in front of Skeeter.
SKEETER
Thanks.
Skeeter slowly looks to Hilly.
SKEETER
Hilly, I really am sorry about the
newsletter. It's just with Momma
being sick and all.
HILLY
Oh, it's fine.
A waiter, HENRY, black, early 30s, approaches the table.
HENRY
I made you an egg and olive on rye,
Miss Skeeter.
Skeeter smiles.
SKEETER
Oh, thank you, Henry. You
remembered.
HENRY
You're welcome.
Henry walks away. Hilly and Elizabeth smile at Skeeter
devilishly.
ELIZABETH
Oh, Hilly, tell her! I can hardly
stand it!
Hilly erupts with excitement.63.HILLY
He's coming! Oh, Skeeter, Stuart's
definitely coming this time. Next
Saturday week.
SKEETER
Well, he's cancelled twice before.
Sodon't you think maybe that's a
sign?
ELIZABETH
Don't you dare say that!
SKEETER
You know I'm not gonnabe his type.
Hilly grabs Skeeter by the shoulders.
HILLY
Damnit, Skeeter, I'm not going to
let you miss out on this just
because your mother convinced you
you're not good enough for somebody
like him.
Elizabeth pokes Skeeter in her side.
ELIZABETH
Saturday night!
EXT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - DAY
A YARD MAN, black, mows the Holbrook lawn.
INT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - DAY
Yule May vacuums the Holbrook living room . She pulls the
sofa away from the wall to clean beneath it.
Noticing something on the floor, Yule May leans over. She
slowly rises ,holding a SMALL RUBY RING. Years of dust and
hair blanket the pitiful gem set in ten karat gold.
Yule May breathes heavily. She shoves the ring into her
uniform pocket.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - MAE MOBLEY'S ROOM - NEXT MORNING
Aibileen puts Mae Mobley down on a changing table.64.AIBILEEN
Good morning. Good morning, Baby
Girl.
As Aibileen removes the diaper she grows sorrowful at the
sight of Mae Mobley's bottom, inflamed with diaper rash .
INT. AIBILEEN'S HOME - KITCHEN - LATER THAT NIGHT
Skeeter writes in her note pad. Aibileen is more casually
dressed than before.
AIBILEEN
I reckon I'm ready to talk about
Miss Leefoltnow.
Skeeter nods.
AIBILEEN
Baby girl still gotta wear a diaper
when she sleep at night. And, it
don't get changed 'til I get there
in the morning. That's 'bout ten
hours she gotta sleep in her mess.
Now Missus Leefoltpregnant with her
second baby. And, Lord, I pray this
child turn out good. It a lonely
road if a momma don't think they
child is pretty.
SKEETER
That's very true.
AIBILEEN
Miss Leefoltshould not be having
babies.
Skeeter lifts her head from her pad in response to Aibileen's
bold statement.
AIBILEEN
Write that down.
Skeeter nods and writes down what Aibileen has said . The
faint sound of sirens is heard in the distance.
AIBILEEN
Treelore would like me doing this.
He always said we gonnahave a
writer in the family one day.
Always thought it was gonnabe him.
Maybe it gonna be me.65.Just then, Minny is heard approaching Aibileen's house
outside.
MINNY (0.C.)
Aibileen! Aibileen!
Minny barges through the kitchen door.
MINNY
They done set off a bomb in Medgar
Evers'carport.
Minny stops cold in her tracks at the sight of Skeeter. Her
face hardens. She turns to Aibileen.
MINNY (V.O.)
Yule May told me what y'allwas up
to. I didn't wanna believe it.
Aibileen looks to the floor. Minny scowls at Skeeter.
MINNY
And just what makes you think
colored people need your help? Why
do you care?
AIBILEEN
Minny.
MINNY
(to Skeeter)
Maybe you just want to get Aibileen
in trouble.
More sirens are heard coming from other directions. Skeeter
is petrified. Her face reddens.
SKEETER
No. I want to show her
perspective...so people might
understand what it's like from your
side.
MINNY
Well it's a real Fourth of July
picnic. It's what we dream a doing
all weekend long, get back in they
house to polish the silver. And we
just love not makin'minimum wage or
gettin'Social Security.
Minny makes a point to make eye contact with Aibileen.66.MINNY
And how we love they children when
they little and then they turn out
just like they mommas.
SKEETER
I know. So maybe things can change.
MINNY
What law's gonnasay you gotta be
nice to your maid?
AIBILEEN
You don't have to do this, Minny.
MINNY
You damn right I don't! You two
givin'me the heart palpitations.
Minny storms out the back door. Aibileen turns to Skeeter.
AIBILEEN
And that's a good mood.
EXT. AIBILEEN'S HOUSE - BACK YARD - CONTINUOUS
Minny gestures and mumbles to herself. She stops suddenly ,
spins around ,and heads back in the house.
INT. AIBILEEN'S HOME - KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
Minny storms back in the kitchen. She stands above Aibileen.
MINNY
All right...I'm gone do it. I just
want to make sure she understand
this ain't no game we playin'here.
Skeeter nods, trembling as Minny slides a chair in the middle
of the kitchen and sits.
MINNY
Slide your chair out from under that
table and face me. I need to see
you square on at all times.
Still trembling, Skeeter slides her chair from the table .She
sitsspeechless ,staring at Minny.
MINNY
I got to come up with your
questions, too?!67.SKEETER
Oh! Uh, let's begin with, uh, with
where you were born.
Minnie picks up a piece of fried chicken and takes a bite.
MINNY
Belzoni, Mississippi on my great-
auntie's sofa. Next!
INT. AIBILEEN'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - HOURS LATER
Skeeter and Minny now stand together at the stove as Minny
gives a cooking lesson. Aibileen takes notes.
MINNY
I put the green beans in first, then
I get on the pork chops so I can get
started on the corn bread.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
Once Minny got to talking 'bout
food, she liked to never stop. And
when she got to talking about the
white ladies, it took all night.
EXT. AIBILEEN'S HOUSE - MORNING
The first signs of morning sunshine on Aibileen's house.
INT. AIBILEEN'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - SUNRISE
Aibileen stands over her stove ,frying bacon and eggs.
Skeeter and Minny are now seated at the table, wearing the
same clothes as the night before. Minny is still going
strong.
MINNY
"Oh, Minny, I'm gone give you a paid
vacation." Now, I ain't had no paid
vacation in my life. A week later,
I come back and they done moved to
Mobile. "Miss Lazy Fingers" scared
I'd find a new job beforeshe moved.
Minny and Aibileen laugh.
MINNY
Ain't that right, Aibileen?68.Aibileen nods and laughs harder. Minny has a sudden
realization.
MINNY
We gotsto get more maids!
Minny stands. Skeeter's eyes widen with hope.
AIBILEEN
It hard. You go try and see.
MINNY
Okay, I will.
Mind racing, Minny flies out the door without a word.
Aibileen turns to Skeeter.
AIBILEEN
We gone and done it now.
EXT. PHELANHOME - BACK STAIRS - LATER THAT MORNING
Charlotte pokes her head out of the kitchen's screened door.
She shouts up the exterior porch stairs.
CHARLOTTE
Skeeter. Get down here. Something
just arrived from New York for you!
Skeeter quickly emerges at the top of the stairs and runs
down the stairs into the kitchen.
INT. PHELANHOME - KITCHEN - CONTINUOUS
Skeeter finds her mother standing above a big opened box
resting on the kitchen table.
Charlotte, now in an auburn wig, takes a drag from a
cigarette, then lifts up a silver machine complete with power
cord and rubber hose.
SKEETER
What is that?!
CHARLOTTE
The Shinolator ! All the way from
New York City. I'm a good mother.
Come on. Sit down.69.INT. PHELANHOME - KITCHEN - MOMENTS LATER
Skeeter sits with a towel draped across her shoulders as
Charlotte puts large curlers and the Shinolator solution in
Skeeter's hair.
Pascagoula cooks behind them.
CHARLOTTE
The whole system cost eleven
dollars! It even smells expensive.
You're going to look beautiful on
your date tonight.
SKEETER
I can feel the hope in your fingers.
INT. PHELANHOME - SKEETER'S BEDROOM - LATER
The Shinolator was a success. Skeeter's hair is straight,
silky and beautiful. Skeeter gazes into the mirror.
SKEETER
Holy shit.
CHARLOTTE
You've shrunk five inches. You'll
be able to wear heels tonight.
SKEETER
Oh my God.
Charlotte looks down to the huarache shoes on Skeeter's feet
and begins forcibly removing them.
CHARLOTTE
You're not leaving this house in
those awful, Mexican man-shoes.
SKEETER
Can I take the Cadillac ?
CHARLOTTE
We promised the Cadillac to Carlton
and Rebecca tonight. So William's
cousin will just have to come pick
you up himself.
SKEETER
I'll take the truck.
CHARLOTTE
It's hooked to the motor grader.70.SKEETER
I'll drive slow.
EXT. PHELANHOME - FIELD - LATER THAT AFTERNOON
Skeeter pulls away in a rusted 1941 Chevy farm truck with a
huge road grader attached. Charlotte runs next to the truck.
CHARLOTTE
Skeeter! Skeeter! Now remember, no
gentleman wants to spend the evening
with a sourpuss. Don't mope!
Smile!
Skeeter floors it. Charlotte runs faster.
CHARLOTTE
And for heaven's sake, don't sit
like some squaw Indian. Cross your
ankles!
Skeeter pulls away from her mother.
CHARLOTTE
I love you!
Skeeter's truck disappears within a cloud of dust
EXT. COUNTRY ROAD - AERIAL SHOT - MOMENTS LATER
Skeeter speeds across a bridge pulling the grader behind her.
INT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - PARLOR - LATER THAT NIGHT - DUSK
Hilly, her husband William, and Skeeter's date, STUART
WHITWORTH , 25, drink highballs as Yule May hovers.
Hilly checks her watch.
HILLY
Stuart, she'll be here any minute.
The front door flies open. Skeeter enters completely out of
breath and sweaty. Her HAIR HAS TRIPLED IN SIZE.
SKEETER
Hey.
Hilly gasps and rushes to her.71.HILLY
Skeeter!
William and Stuart stand. Hilly escorts Skeeter past the
men.
HILLY
Boys, we'll be right back. Y'all
talk about quarterbacks or
something. Yule May, get Miss
Skeeter a Coca-Cola.
YULE MAY
Yes, ma'am.
Yule May runs off. Hilly pulls Skeeter down the hall.
William and Stuart drain their drinks.
INT. ROBERT E. LEE HOTEL - DINING ROOM - NIGHT
Hilly, William, Stuart and Skeeter sit at a round table
adorned with white linens, silver and fine china.
The room buzzes with Jackson's elite ,all trying to be
noticed.AFrankieAvalon tune plays in the background.
Stuart finishes the drink he's holding and motions to a
waiter for another.
STUART
(to Skeeter)
You want a drink?
SKEETER
Just water, please.
Stuart grows annoyed with Skeeter's answer.
STUART
(to waiter)
Double Old Kentucky straight...with
awater back...Make that two backs.
SKEETER
You sure you don't want to just make
it the whole bottle and a straw?
Hilly spots someone at the front of the restaurant. She
jumps up and grabs William's arm.
HILLY
Honey, there's the Lieutenant
Governor. Let's go say "hi".72.Hilly pulls William away and they approach the Lieutenant
Governor and his party.
Stuart finally turns to Skeeter.
STUART
(flatly)
So...What do you do with your time?
Do you work?
The waiter returns with Stuart's drink and the water backs.
SKEETER
I write... But right now I am
writing a domestic maintenance
column for the Jackson Journal.
Stuart smirks, taking a huge sip of his drink.
STUART
You mean housekeepin' ?
Skeeter nods and grabs her water.
STUART
Jesus, I can't think of anything
worse than reading a cleanin'
column. Except for maybe writin'
one.
SKEETER
Well,I can. Working with a bunch
of greasy, stinky men in the middle
of the ocean.
Stuart laughs, somewhat impressed. He leans in to Skeeter.
STUART
It sounds to me like a ploy to find
a husband? You becoming an expert
on keeping house?
SKEETER
Well, you must be a genius. You
figured out my whole scheme.
Skeeter fumes.
STUART
Isn't that what all you girls from
Ole Miss major in? Professional
husband hunting?
Hilly and William return to the table and sit.73.HILLY
Who is hungry?
SKEETER
(To Stuart)
I'm sorry, but were you dropped on
your head as an infant? Or were you
just born stupid?
Hilly's smile disappears. Skeeter drops her napkin on the
table, stands, and stalks out of the restaurant.
Stuart laughs and points at William ,trying to lure him in on
the fun. Williamshakes his head sheepishly and turns away
before Hilly can see.
EXT. FOOTEESTATE - BACKYARD - CHICKEN COOP - DAY
Minny watches from the window as Celia carries a chicken
upside down by its feet towards an axe resting on a stump.
Minny grimaces as Celia positions the bird and grabs the axe.
INT. FOOTEESTATE - KITCHEN - LATER THAT DAY
Celia and Minny stand at a fried chicken assembly line.
MINNY
What can you cook?
Minny dips pieces of chicken in an egg wash, then drops them
in a paper bag. A puff of flour rises out of the bag. Celia
searches her brain for the right answer.
CELIA
I can cook corn pone...boil
eggs...and potatoes, and do grits.
Minny bursts out laughing.
MINNY
Well, I reckon if there's anything
you ought to know 'bout cooking...
Minny holds up a can of Crisco.
MINNY
It's this. The most important
invention since they put mayonnaise
in a jar. 74.Minny scoops out a mound of Criscowith a spoon.
MINNY
Got gum in your hair? Got a squeaky
door hinge? Crisco.
Minny drops the Criscointo a hot skillet.
CELIA
How pretty. Looks like frosting.
MINNY (V.0.)
Got bags under your eyes? Wanna
soften your husband's scaly feet?
Crisco. But it's best for fryin'
chicken. And fryin'chicken makes
you feel better about life. At
least me, anyway. Mmm. I love me
some fried chicken.
Minny hands the bag to Celia.
MINNY
Shake that.
Celia starts shaking the bag wildly. She laughs.
CELIA
This is so much fun!
Minnie takes the bag away from Celia.
MINNY
All right, all right. The chicken
already dead, Miss Celia.
Minny peeks into the bag.
MINNY
Yep. He dead.
INT. FOOTEESTATE - KITCHEN - LATER THAT DAY
Minny sits alone at a table for two by a window. She unfolds
her napkin and places it over her lap. Just as she's about
to bite into a crispy chicken wing, Celia enters from the
dining room with her plate.
CELIA
There you are.
She sits at Minny's table.75.CELIA
I'm starved. It looks so good!
MINNY
We done been over this, Miss Celia.
You supposed to eat in the dinin'
room. That how it work.
Minny grabs Celia's plate.
MINNY
Here, let me take your plate back--
CELIA
No! I'm fine right here, Minny.
Minny sits back down with a sigh. Celia sits, sinks her
teeth into one of the tastiest chicken legs she's ever had.
She gasps.
MINNY
What?
CELIA
I just want you to know...I'm real
grateful you're here.
MINNY
You gotsplenty more to be grateful
for than me. And look, now I ain't
messin'around no more. Mister
Johnny gone catch me here and shoot
me dead right here on this no-wax
floor! You gotsto tell him. Ain't
he wondering how the cookin's so
good?
CELIA FOOTE
You're right. Maybe we ought to
burn the chicken a little.
Minny lowers her piece of chicken and looks directly into
Celia's eyes.
MINNY
Minny don't burn chicken.
INT. MISS STEIN'S APARTMENT - BEDROOM - NEW YORK - NIGHT
Miss Stein sits alone in bed. Work papers are scattered all
around her. She discusses Aibileen and Minny's stories with
Skeeter on the phone.76.MISS STEIN
I like this "Sarah Ross." She
testifies without complaining too
much.
INT- AIBILEEN'S HOME (INTERCUT) - KITCHEN - NIGHT
Skeeter nods rapidly. Aibileen and Minny sit at the kitchen
table listening in.
MISS STEIN
And that "Bertha"...she's got
chutzpah. I'll give her that.
SKEETER
So...you liked it?
MISS STEIN
Eugenia, Martin Luther King just
invited the country to march with
him in D.C. inAugust. This many
Negroesand whites haven't worked
together since Gone with the Wind.
How many stories have you recorded
thus far?
SKEETER
The ones you've read.
MISS STEIN
Two domestics?! That all?
SKEETER
I'm real close to getting more
interviews.
MISS STEIN
(big sigh)
Don't send me anything more until
you do havemore maids.
SKEETER
Yes, Ma'am. How, how many more?
MISS STEIN
I don't know. At least a dozen.
Andmy advice is to write it and
write it fast before this whole
civil rights thing blows over. Now
good night to you, Miss Phelan.77.INT. AIBILEEN'S KITCHEN - MOMENTS LATER
Skeeter hangs up the phone and sits down at the kitchen table
with Minny and Aibileen.
SKEETER
We need a dozen more.
MINNY
Me and Aibileen done asked everbody
we know. Thirty-one maids. They
all too scared, think we crazy...
SKEETER
Well if we don't get more, we're not
getting published.
MINNY
I gotsplenty a stories, Miss
Skeeter. Just write 'em down and
invent the maid that said it.
You're already making up names.
Just make up the maids, too.
SKEETER
We're not gonnado that. That would
be wrong.
AIBILEEN
Don't give up on this, Miss Skeeter.
Aibileen's breath becomes heavy.
SKEETER
It wouldn't be real.
AIBILEEN
They killed my son.
Skeeter looks up in shock. Minny tries to console Aibileen.
AIBILEEN
He fell carrying two by fours at the
mill. Truck run over him, crushed
his lungs.
MINNY
Aibileen...
AIBILEEN
That white foreman threw his body on
the back of a truck. Drove to the
colored hospital and dumped him
there and honked the horn. 78.
(MORE)There was nothin'they could do...so
I brought my baby home. Laid him
down on that sofa right there. He
died right in front of me. Just
twenty-four years old, Miss Skeeter.
Best part of a person's life.
Anniversary of his death come every
year and I can't breathe. But to
y'allit's just another day of
bridge.
Skeeter reaches out to Aibileen.
AIBILEEN
You stop this, everything I wrote,
he wrote... everything he was...gone
die with him.
Aibileen rises and quickly leaves the room.
EXT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - BACK YARD - LATER THAT DAY
A BOY slides down a water slide into the Holbrook pool.
HILLY (O.C.)
I'm just honored to be hosting
Elizabeth's shower.
Hilly, the bridge girls and other attendees eat lunch at
three separate tables in close proximity.
HILLY
And just, doesn't she look glowing,
everybody? Yes, she does!
Each table seats six and is covered in white linens and
Hilly's best silver.
HILLY
Honey, you hold on to it to the
bitter end, you hear, now?
ELIZABETH
I'll try.
HILLY
Well, congratulations.
Aibileen has come along to aid Yule May with Elizabeth's baby
shower. Aibileen serves Hilly's table while Yule May makes
iced tea .79.
AIBILEEN(CONT'D)Mae Mobley wanders up to the table and approaches Elizabeth.
Her belly almost looks distended crammed inside last year's
one piece.
MAE MOBLEY
I'm hungry, Momma.
Elizabeth turns to Mae Mobley but never gets up.
ELIZABETH
She's always hungry.
All the women laugh except for Skeeter. Skeeter scowls.
SKEETER
You know she can hear you,
Elizabeth?
Elizabeth lowers her iced tea and looks away. Aibileen
kneels down to Mae Mobley.
AIBILEEN
I'll cut you a piece of cake, Baby.
Hilly looks quizzically to Skeeter's satchel. She sees the
pamphlet of Mississippi laws sticking out of the side of the
satchel.
HILLY
Aibileen, are you enjoying your new
bathroom over at Elizabeth's?
Aibileen and Skeeter instinctively lock eyes for a moment.
Hilly immediately sees this.
HILLY
Nice to have your own, isn't it,
Aibileen?
AIBILEEN
Yes, Ma'am. And I thank you.
HILLY
Separate but equal. That's what
Ross Barnett says, and you can't
argue with the governor.
SKEETER
Well, certainly not in Mississippi.
Birthplace of modern day government.80.INT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - KITCHEN - LATER THAT DAY
Yule May washes dishes as the women are heard saying their
"good-byes" on the street. Skeeter slips into the kitchen.
YULE MAY
Oh hey, Miss Skeeter. Can I get you
something?
SKEETER
No, thanks. Yule May, I wanted to
talk to you about something.
Yule May turns off the sink faucet making sure Hilly is still
cackling out on the street.
YULE MAY
I already know what you're gonna
ask, Miss Skeeter. Minny and
Aibileen already did. I'm trying to
get my boys off to college. It's
worthwhile what y'alldoin', but my
boys are worth more.
Hilly enters the kitchen carrying Billy. She stops behind
Skeeter, suspicious.
SKEETER
I understand.
HILLY
What do you "understand", Skeeter?
SKEETER
Ah...Yule May was just saying how
excited she was that her boys are
gonnago off to college.
HILLY
(to Yule May)
Did you also ask Miss Skeeter if you
could borrow money?
SKEETER
Of course not!
Yule May drops her dish towel in the sink and approaches
Hilly.
YULE MAY
I'm gonnaput Billy down for his
nap. Excuse me.81.Hilly kisses Billy. Yule May takes Billy from Hilly and
exits. Hilly turns to Skeeter.
HILLY
Skeeter, are you intentionally not
putting my initiative in the
newsletter?
SKEETER
No, no, not at all. I've just been
really busy with Momma.
HILLY
I know. I know, you must be so
worried about your mother, but,
um...
Hilly reveals that she's been holding the pamphlet of
Mississippi race laws that were in Skeeter's satchel.
HILLY
...I'm worried about you. Readin'
thisstuff? Believe it or not,
there are realracistsin this town!
If the wrong person caught you with
anything like that you'd be in
serious trouble.
Skeeter snatches the booklet from Hilly.
SKEETER
Well, I'll be on the lookout.
HILLY
Put my initiative in the newsletter.
'Kay?
INT. PHELANHOME - SKEETER'S BEDROOM - NIGHT
Skeeter types feverishly while smoking a cigarette. Keys type
out: CHARITY DRIVE - Come by the Holbrooks' and drop off your
old coats.
Skeeter stops typing and looks to a framed picture of her and
Hilly in college during happier times. She is lost in
thought for a moment...she then grabs the picture and puts it
in her desk drawer.
Then she smiles devilishly as she backs up several spaces and
reaches for LIQUID PAPER. With two strokes she paints over
the word "coats" .82.INT. PHELANHOME - SKEETER'S BEDROOM - NEXT MORNING
Having pulled an " all-nighter ," Skeeter naps in her room.
Charlotte suddenly bursts into the room, stuck somewhere
between panic and joy.
CHARLOTTE
Skeeter! Get up!
SKEETER
What?!
CHARLOTTE
We got to get dressed.
SKEETER
What's wrong?
CHARLOTTE
Don't panic, but there's a
particularly tall and very handsome
man named Stuart here for you.
Charlotte rushes to Skeeter's closet and pulls out a dress.
SKEETER
Oh, God. Oh, mother, you would not
like him. Trust me. He's a drunken
asshole.
CHARLOTTE
Love and hate are two horns on the
same goat, Eugenia. And you need a
goat! Put that on. Hurry!
EXT. PHELANHOME - DAY
Charlotte stands on her balcony watering plants, but her
attention is focused on Skeeter and Stuart. The stream of
water misses the plants and spills everywhere.
EXT. PHELANHOME - BACK YARD - WILLOW TREE - MOMENTS LATER
Skeeter and Stuart sit on the bench beneath the willow tree.
STUART
Look. I know it was a few weeks
back, but I came here to say I'm
sorry for the way I acted.
SKEETER
Who sent you? William or Hilly?83.STUART
Neither.
Skeeter shoots Stuart a look.
STUART
Okay, Hilly. But, I wanted to come.
I was rude, and I've been thinking
about it a lot.
SKEETER
Well, I haven't. So you can just
go.
STUART
Goddammit !
He stands and fixes his tie.
STUART
I told Hilly I wasn't ready to go
out on any date, all right? Wasn't
even close to ready.
Stuart shoves his hands in his pockets like a boy. Skeeter
turns to the balcony and sees her mother pretending to prune
a plant.
STUART
I was engaged last year. She ended
it.
SKEETER
I'm sure she did.
STUART
It's not like that. I'm not always
a jerk. Anyway, we'd been dating
since we were fifteen. You know how
it is.
SKEETER
Actually, I don't. I've never
really dated anyone before.
STUART
Ever?
SKEETER
Ever.
Stuart chuckles.84.STUART
Well, that must be it then.
SKEETER
What?!
STUART
Skeeter, I've never met a woman that
says exactly what she's thinking.
SKEETER
Well, I'vegot plenty to say.
STUART
Yeah, I'll bet you do. You make me
laugh...andsmile. Would you
a....would you like to come have
dinner with me? We could talk. I
could actually listen to you this
time.
SKEETER
I can't think of anything worse.
Stuart looks down.
STUART
Well, I understand and I'm sorry.
That's what I came to say and...I
said it.
Stuart turns and walks towards his car, self-consciously
weaving his strong fingers through his hair.
Skeeter looks up to the Charlotte-free balcony and shouts out
to Stuart.
SKEETER
Just give me a minute!
Stuart turns.
SKEETER
Let me get my sweater.
INT. MAYFLOWER CAFE - LATER THAT NIGHT
Skeeter and Stuart sit in a booth of a cafe in front of a
plate of raw oysters .
Skeeter dips a cracker in ketchup. 85.STUART
Not a big fan of oysters, huh?
SKEETER
Oysters are a vehicle for crackers
and ketchup.
Stuart picks up an oyster and extends it for a toast.
STUART
Well, here's to new beginnings.
Skeeter takes a beat and taps the oyster shellStuart is
holdingwith her cracker.
Stuart sucks down the oyster with a big slurping noise.
SKEETER
You're disgusting.
STUART
You've already made that pretty
clear.
Skeeter smiles and take a sip of her beer.
STUART (CONT'D)
Just so you know, the boys caught me
reading your Miss Myrna column on
the rig the other day.
SKEETER
Really? You read 'em?
STUART
All of 'em. Very informative ,too. I
never knew ground egg shells got
grease out of clothes.
SKEETER
Well, I do my homework.
Stuart reaches over and touches Skeeter's hand. Skeeter
stiffens but doesn't protest.
STUART
You're a good writer, Skeeter.
SKEETER
Thank you. I want to be a
journalist. Maybe a novelist.
Maybe both.86.STUART
Well, I like that. You're really
smart. And pretty.
Skeeter blushes.
EXT. MAYFLOWER CAFE - LATER THAT NIGHT
Stuart follows Skeeter out of the restaurant. He suddenly
stops her and spins her around.
STUART
Skeeter, I hope you get to write
something really good. Something
you believe in.
Stuart and Skeeter kiss under the cafe's flashing neon sign.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - LIVING ROOM - NEXT MORNING
Aibileen sits on the couch reading a book with Mae Mobley who
eats a cookie.
The phone rings. Elizabeth answers in the next room.
ELIZABETH (O.S.)
Hello? What?? I'm coming!
Elizabeth runs into the room.
ELIZABETH
Aibileen! Come on! We have to go
help Hilly. Now! Come on!
EXT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - MOMENTS LATER
Hilly flies out of her house, crying, as a REPORTER snaps a
picture. Hilly charges the reporter.
HILLY
You're trespassing!
Hillypushes the reporter into the bushes and runs to
Elizabeth, who stand swith Aibileen and Mae Mobley on the
lawn.
HILLY
Skeeter! She put it in the
newsletter.
A crowd of people look on, laughing.87.ELIZABETH
Oh, my God.
HILLY
I specifically said old coats are to
be dropped at my house. Not
commodes !
Pull back to reveal FIFTY OLD TOILETS, in every shape and
color imaginable, littering Hilly's lawn.
HILLY
Why would she do this to me?
ELIZABETH
I don't know. I don't know, Hilly.
Hilly walks to her "Yard of the Month" sign and grabs it.
HILLY
(sobbing)
It's so... embarrassing.
Onlookers laugh, take photos and point at Mae Mobley .-
Aibileen turns to see Mae Mobley sittingon one of the
toilets with her underwear around her ankles, smiling
proudly.
AIBILEEN
(sotto)
Oh, Lord.
MAE MOBLEY
I go potty, Mommy.
Elizabeth turns and sees her daughter. H orrified, she runs
over to Mae Mobley , picks her up off the toilet and spanks
her HARD.
ELIZABETH
No! Mae Mobley! Get off of that
toilet!
A PHOTOGRAPHER capture sthe moment. Mae Mobley begins to
cry.
ELIZABETH
You will catch diseases, do you hear
me? You will catch diseases on
those toilets.88.EXT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - YARD - MOMENTS LATER
Aibileen carries Mae Mobley away from the toilets andthen
kneels in front of her in a corner of the lawn .
Tears stream down Mae Mobley's face.
AIBILEEN
(to Mae Mobley)
You is kind, you is smart, you is
important.
Aibileen gives Mae Mobley a motherly hug. Elizabeth watches
the exchange from Hilly's front door.
Upset, Elizabeth marches into Hilly's house and shuts the
door.
INT. PHELANHOME - LIVING ROOM - AFTERNOON
Skeeter, Pascagoula and Jamesowatch television as Medgar
Eversspeaks at a news conference on the local news.
Stock footage plays of this actual news conference.
MEDGAREVERS
Don't shop for anything on Capital
Street. Let's let the merchants
down on Capital Street feel the
economic pinch. Let me say to you.
Charlotte walks past the living room and stops to see what
they are all watching.
MEDGAREVERS
I had one merchant to call me and he
said "I want you to know that I
talked to my national office today
and they want me to tell you we
don't need niggerbusiness." These
are the stores that help support the
White Citizen's Council. A council
that is dedicated to keeping you and
I second class citizens.
Charlotte storms into the room and turns off the television.
SKEETER
Momma!
Charlotte glares at Pascagoula and Jamesoas they
instinctively walk briskly away and out the front door. 89.Charlotte grabs Skeeter by the arm.
CHARLOTTE
Don't encourage them like that.
SKEETER
This is national news !
CHARLOTTE
I won't have it! Do you
understand?
Skeeter jerks her arm away and leaves the room.
INT. BUS - LATER THAT NIGHT
Aibileen rides in the back of a bus across the aisle from
Henry, the waiter from Brent's. The white passengers ride up
front.
HENRY
How you doin', Miss Clark?
AIBILEEN
All right, Henry. Thank you. How
you doing?
HENRY
If God is willing, Miss Clark. If
God is willing.
AIBILEEN
That's good.
HENRY
Yeah.
AIBILEEN
It's good.
The bus slows to a stop in the middle of the road. A siren
is heard. In the distance, blue lights flash in front of a
road block. A few people gather.
The DRIVER stands and faces the passengers.
HENRY
What's going on out there, mister?
DRIVER
Colored people off. The rest of
you, lemme know where you're going.
I'll get you as close as I can.90.Henry helps Aibileen down the aisle . Awhite passenger taps
the driver on the shoulder.
WHITE PASSENGER
What happened?
DRIVER
I don't know. Some niggergot shot.
Where you headed?
Aibileen and Henry exit. The bus door shuts.
EXT. JACKSON STREET - MINUTES LATER
Aibileen and Henry walk along a dark street. The sound of
cicadas and sirens fill the air. Over a megaphone, a
POLICEMAN orders people to clear the street; there's a curfew
in effect.
HENRY
You gone be al l right, Miss Clark?
AIBILEEN
I be all right. You go on now,
Henry.
HENRY
You want me to walk ya?
AIBILEEN
No, thank you. I'll be al l right.
HENRY
Well, you have a good night.
Henry peels off and runs in the opposite direction. Aibileen
suddenly grows nervous.
AIBILEEN
Which way you goin'?
Aibileen turns to discover Henry's already gone. Another
round of sirens sounds in the distance. As the sirens
intensify, Aibileen grows scared and starts to run.
We hear the O.S. voiceof activist Roy Wilkins on a radio.
ROY WILKINS ( O.S.)
...We view this as a cold, brutal
deliberate killing in a savage,
uncivilized state. 91.EXT. AIBILEEN'S NEIGHBORHOOD - NIGHT - MOMENTS LATER
Aibileen, still running, has now reached the edge of her
neighborhood. A police car whizzes past her.
ROY WILKINS (O.S.)
There is not a state with a record
that approaches that of Mississippi
in inhumanity, murder, brutality,
and racial hatred.
Suddenly a rush of black residents run panicked past
Aibileen. Aibileen trips and falls hard to her knees.
Terrified, she rises and continues on her way.
ROY WILKINS ( O.S.)
It is absolutely at the bottom of
the list.
Aibileen runs through hanging laundry outside Minny's house.
We now hear the voice of a local radio announcer's account of
the evening's events.
RADIO ANNOUNCER ( O.S.)
Fifteen minutes past midnight, Evers
got out of his car beside his home
in a Negro residential area.
INT. MINNY'S HOUSE - KITCHEN
Minny sits with all five of her children listening anxiously
to a radio on the table.
RADIO ANNOUNCER (O. S.)
In a vacant lot about forty yards
away, a sniper fired a single shot
from a high-powered rifle at Evers'
silhouette...
Aibileen opens the screen door and enters. Minny sees the
blood and grass stains streaking the knees of Aibileen's
panty hose and jumps up to help her.
AIBILEEN
Minny, you a llright?
MINNY
You all right? I'm al l right. Sit
down. You al l right?
Aibileen nods, sits, trying to compose herself.92.RADIO ANNOUNCER (O.S.)
The bullet hit him in the back,
crashed through his body, through a
window, into the house. He died
within an hour at a Jackson
hospital...
MINNY
KKK shot him! Hour ago. Right in
front a his children, Aibileen.
Minny kneels before Aibileen and wipes her leg with a cloth.
Aibileen wipes away tears with a tissue.
AIBILEEN
We gone pray for the Evers. We gone
pray for Myrlie.
MINNY
We living in hell! We trapped. Our
kids is trapped.
The MAYOR begins giving a statement over the radio. Minny
suddenly turns to her children.
MINNY
Sugar, take your brothers and
sisters and y'allgo on to bed.
Sugar leads the kids to the back of the house. Minny says
"good night" to each child. When they are gone, Minny turns
to Aibileen.
MINNY
What they gone do to us if they
catch us with Miss Skeeter?
AIBILEEN
We gone be careful.
MINNY
Hitch us to a pickup and drag us
behind? Shoot me front a my
children?
AIBILEEN
We ain't doing civil rights. We
just tellin'stories like they
really happen.
Minny and Aibileen grab hands and squeeze hard.
MINNY
You a fool, old woman. A fool!93.Aibileen hugs Minny. They laugh a little through the tears.
INT. JACKSON JOURNAL - MORGUE - DAY
Skeeter works at a table sheltered behind a tall basket of
Miss Myrna letters. In reality, she's working on her and
Aibileen's book of stories.
Skeeter scans past articles she has pulled dealing with
racial injustices. (Inserts of various real headlines and
photos).
A copy of Life magazine is next to her notebook.
CLOSE ON:
On the cover, MyrlieEverscomforts her crying son at Medgar
Evers'funeral.
Mr. Blackly sticks his head in the room. Skeeter quickly
covers her research with her notebook and looks up.
MR. BLACKLY
Miss Phelan! Presses are heating up!
I needed"Miss Myrna" thirty minutes
ago.
SKEETER
Yes, sir.
MR. BLACKLY
Chop-chop.
(sighs)
Good Lord.
Mr. Blackly slams the door.
INT. FOOTEESTATE - TROPHY ROOM - MORNING
Minny vacuums a huge stuffed bear that stands on its hind
legs. She hears a loud THUMP from upstairs. She gets down
from a footstool and turns off the vacuum.
MINNY
Miss Celia?
INT. FOOTEHOME - BEDROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Minny walks into Celia'sbedroom and hears water running
joined with muffled crying behind the bathroom door. She
leans in, pressing her ear to the door.94.MINNY
Miss Celia?
CELIA (O.S.)
Minny, go home. I'll see you
tomorrow.
Minny twists the knob .It's locked.
MINNY
You mess up your hair coloring
again? I helped you fix it last
time. We got it back to butter
batch. It was real pretty,
remember? Miss Celia.
Minny twists the knob again.
CELIA (O.S.)
I told you, go home!
Minny steps a few feet back and pauses. She takes a deep
breath of courage and charges the door with all her might.
INT. FOOTEHOME - BATHROOM - CONTINUOUS
The bathroom door flies open along with splinters of wood.
Minny sees Celia sitting against the wall next to the toilet
in a bloody nightgown, sobbing.
CELIA
I said get out!
MINNY
Oh. Oh, Lord.
Minny kneels by Celia. Celia looks up to Minny shamefully.
CELIA
Why is there so much blood?
INT. FOOTEHOME - BEDROOM - LATER THAT DAY
Celia lies in bed as Minny drapes a rag across her forehead.
MINNY
Next one gonnacatch, Miss Celia.
You just wait and see.
Celia stares outside of her bedroom window.95.CELIA
We got married because I got
pregnant ,but then I lost it a month
later. Johnny wants kids now.
What's he gonnado with me?
MINNY
Well, Mister Johnny gone just have
to get over it.
CELIA
He doesn't know about th isbaby...or
the two before.
This news hits Minny hard. Realization crosses her face.
EXT. FOOTEESTATE - YARD - THE NEXT DAY
Celia finishes digginga holenext to two existing
rosebushes. A shoebox sit son the ground beside the hole as
well as new rosebush waitingto be planted.
Celialowers the shoebox into the hole and covers it with
dirt and then plants the n ew rosebush on top to complete the
burial of her third miscarried child.
EXT. BUS STOP - WHITE NEIGHBORHOOD - NEXT MORNING
Aibileen, Yule May and several other maids exit the bus to
begin the day's work.
TWO POLICE OFFICERS stand by a police cruiser. As Yule May
hits the pavement, the officers approach her.
COP
Yule May Davis?
Before Yule May can answer, the officers grab her forcefully.
COP
You're under arrest.
Aibileen takes Yule May's purse as Yule May is carried away
by the police.
AIBILEEN
What do you want me to do?
YULE MAY
Call my husband.
A third police officer pushes Aibileen away from Yule May. 96.Aibileen watches helplessly as the officers drag Yule May to
a squad car.
YULE MAY
Wait a minute. I want my purse.
POLICE OFFICER
No. You're under arrest, ma'am.
Yule May begins to resist.
YULE MAY
I want to get my purse! I want to
get my purse! Aibee!
Aibileen struggles to break free from the police officer who
restrains her.
AIBILEEN
Don't fight, Yule May!
Hilly sits in her station wagon, watching the arrest.
YULE MAY
Aibee! I want my purse! I want my
purse! Just let me get...
The two police officers slamYule May down hard on the back
of the trunk of the police cruiser.
AIBILEEN
Yule May, don't fight...
One of officers pulls out a billy club and strikes Yule May
on the head.
Yule May goes limp. A group of white women with their
children all look away.
Hilly continues to watch with little emotion as Yule May is
placed in the back of the cruiser.
HILLY (O.S.)
I knew she was a thief the day she
started.
INT. BRENT'S DRUGS - NEXT AFTERNOON
Skeeter sits at the soda fountain counter eating alone.
Behind her, Hilly, a visibly pregnant Elizabeth, Jolene and
MaryBeth enter and meander down the shopping aisles. Hilly
holds her son, Billy. 97.Skeeter looks back to the trio as Hilly recalls her morning.
HILLY
... A nigra walks into a pawn shop
with a ring of such size and color?
It took them all of ten minutes to
find out where she worked.
The women find an empty booth and sit.
HILLY
I am desperate for a grilled cheese
sandwich.
BACK AT THE COUNTER
Henry, the fry cook, walks over to Skeeter's place at the
counter. He intimates that he has something to tell her.
Careful not to look at her, he busies himself with work as he
mumbles.
HENRY
Miss Skeeter, you best get over to
Miss Aibileen's house. Now.
INT. AIBILEEN'S HOUSE - KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM - LATER THAT
AFTERNOON
Skeeter enters quickly through Aibileen's kitchen door and is
surprised to see twenty other black women in uniform standing
solemnly around in the living room.
Aibileen motions for Skeeter to move closer. Skeeter
approaches nervously.
PEARLY/CHURCH WOMAN
I'm gone help with your stories.
Another WOMAN walks over.
BLACK WOMAN
I'm gone help ,too.
Another woman speaks from the living room.
BLACK WOMAN 2
We all are.
Women of all ages nod their heads. Skeeter looks around in
awe.98.INT. AIBILEEN'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Skeeter is taking notes. CALLIE, 60, takes off her glasses
and wipes her eyes.
CALLIE
I used to take a shortcut ever day
to work at Doctor Dixon's house. Cut
through this farmer's lower forty to
get there. One day, that farmer was
waitin'on me with a gun, said he'd
shoot me dead if I walk on his land
again. Doctor Dixon went and paid
that farmer double for two a those
acres. Told him he 'bout to start
farmin',too. But he bought it just
for me. So I could get to work
easy. He did.
LATER
CORA
I worked for Miss Jolene's mother
'til the day she died. Then her
daughter, Miss Nancy, asked me to
come and work for her. Miss Nancy's
a real sweet lady. But Miss
Jolene's ma done put it in her will
I got to work for Miss Jolene. Miss
Jolene's a mean woman. Mean for
sport. Lord, I tried to find
another job. But in everybody's
mind the French family and Miss
Jolene owned me. Owned me.
Skeeter and Aibileen catch eyes for a moment. Then Skeeter
resumes taking notes.
INT. NEW YORK RESTAURANT - DAY
A phone has been brought to Miss Stein's table. She's having
a working lunch with two other publishing types.
She sips a Martini while talking to Skeeter.
MISS STEIN
I leave early this week for
Thanksgiving and then our last
editor's meeting is December 17th.
If you want a prayer of this getting
read, I need it by then. 99.INT. PHELANHOME - PANTRY (INTERCUT) - DAY
Skeeter talks to Miss Stein on the phone.
SKEETER
But that's in three weeks, Miss
Stein!
MISS STEIN
Otherwise it goes in The Pile .
Miss Stein smirks knowingly to her co-workers .
MISS STEIN
You don't want it in The Pile .
The co-workers snicker at Miss Stein's remark.
SKEETER
Yes, Ma'am.
MISS STEIN
And put something personal in there.
Write about the maid who raised you.
SKEETER
I understand.
EXT. LEEFOLT HOME - DAY
Celia drives a bright red car up the driveway to Elizabeth's
house where other bridge girls' cars are parked.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - DEN - MOMENTS LATER
A room full of bridge girls sit at card tables eating lunch.
ELIZABETH
Well, we have a lot of work to do
before the benefit, don't we?
HILLY
I know, but I think we're on track.
I think we're doing quite well.
EXT. LEEFOLT HOME - (INTERCUT) - SAME TIME
Celia carries a pie to the front door and rings the bell.
HILLY
Who's there?100.ELIZABETH
I don't know. Aibileen?
Aibileen takes a step down into the room.
CELIA
Hey, Elizabeth! It's me, Celia
Foote! I was in the neighborhood,
thought I'd drop by.
Hilly signals to everyone to hide.
ELIZABETH
Oh.
HILLY
Everybody hide. Everybody get down,
get down.
JOLENE
Turn off the music.
The girls giggle as they kneel down behind furniture.
Aibileen backs up the stairs and hides against the wall.
Celia steps into the flower bed near the window and knocks on
the glass. She spies the girls kneeling in the room but
doesn't get what's happening.
CELIA
Hey! I...brought a chocolate
pie...My maid, Minny, made it.
Hilly's face hardens . The other girls laugh and giggle.
EXT. LEEFOLT HOME - DAY
Celia finally realizes the cruel reality of the situation and
that these women aren't going to let her inside .
She turns to leave. Dejected, she carries the pie back to
the car.
INT. FOOTEESTATE - KITCHEN - SAME TIME
Celia sits at the kitchen table halfway through the pie she
tried to give to the bridge girls.
Minnyfumes over a bowl of peas she's shelling.101.MINNY
Don't be taking those women any more
pies, you understand?
Minny turns to reveal a deep cut and bruise above her eye.
CELIA
They made me stand there like I was
the vacuum salesman. Why, Minny?
MINNY
'Cause they know about you getting
knocked up by Mr. Johnny. Mad you
married one a they mens. Especially
since Miss Hilly and Mister Johnny
had just broke up, too.
CELIA
So Hilly probably thinks I was
fooling around with Johnny while
they were still going steady.
MINNY
Mm-hmmm. And Missus Walters always
said Miss Hilly still sweet on
Mister Johnny, too.
Celia suddenly slaps her thigh with excitement.
CELIA
No wonder! They don't hate me. They
hate what they think I did!
MINNY
They hate you 'cause they think you
white trash!
Minny's words bounce off of Celia's ears.
CELIA
Well, I'm just going to have to let
Hilly know I ain't no boyfriend
stealer. In fact, I'll tell her
Friday night at the benefit.
Celia rises and smiles like she just cured cancer.
MINNY
You don't need to be going to that
benefit, Miss Celia.
Celia wets a wash cloth at the sink.102.MINNY
Did you hear me? Now you just stay
home.
Celia approaches Minny. She looks at the cut over her eye.
CELIA
That looks bad. Let me take a look.
MINNY
I got to get these peas on.
CELIA
I know you didn't fall in no tub,
Minny.
Minny starts to protest but is tired of excuses. She
reluctantly sits down. Celia dabs at the wound.
CELIA
You know what I'd do if I were you ?
I'd give it right back to him. I'd
hit him over the head with a skillet
and I'd tell him to go straight to
hell.
EXT. STREETS - DOWNTOWN JACKSON - DAY
It's eerily quiet, not a soul on the street.
We hear archival footage of Walter Cronkite addressing the
nation. Cronkite tells the nation that John F. Kennedy is
dead.
INT. PHELANHOME - LIVING ROOM - SAME DAY
Skeeter and Stuart sit with the Phelanfamily watching
Kennedy's funeral. Charlotte and Robert watch with little
emotion.
Jamesoand Pascagoula watch from the stairs.
Stuart checks the time and leans into Skeeter's ear.
STUART
Sweetheart, I've got to get down to
the coast.
Skeeter nods as Stuart kisses her.103.STUART
I'll be back in time for the
benefit.
INT. AIBILEEN'S HOUSE - KITCHEN - LATER THAT NIGHT
A framed picture of JFKhas now joined the pictures of
Treelore and Jesus.
Minny, Skeeter and Aibileen sit quietly compiling stories.
Aibileen grows anxious.
She suddenly jumps out of her chair and paces around the
room.
AIBILEEN
The world done gone crazy, Miss
Skeeter! And I'm scared! What if
people find out what we writing?
Figure out "Niceville "really
Jackson, and figure out who who?
Minny lets out a sigh. She knows it's time.
MINNY
Maybe we need us some insurance.
Skeeter and Aibileen look to Minny.
MINNY
I told God I'd never speak of it
again, but we ain't got no choice.
It's time to tell you both "the
terrible awful" I did to Miss Hilly.
It may be the only thing that keep
us safe.
INT. HOLBROOK HOUSE (FLASHBACK) - DINING ROOM - 6 MONTHS
EARLIER
We continue with the earlier flashback. Hilly is sitting at
the table, finishing off her first slice of Minny's chocolate
pie.
Minny stands silent as Hilly reaches for another slice.
HILLY
So. Nobody wanted to hire a sass-
mouthin' , thievin' nigra, did they?
Hillylicks her fingers. Minny can barely contain a smile as
Hilly swallows another mouthful.104.HILLY
Pie's as good as always, Minny.
MINNY
I'm glad you like it.
Missus Walters comes into the room and heads for the bar to
prepare a drink.
HILLY
If...Itake you back, I'll have to
cut your pay five dollars a week.
Not expecting this, Minny leans away from Hilly.
MINNY
Take me back?
HILLY
What doyouputinherethat makes
it taste so good?
MINNY
That good vanilla from Mexico...
Minny's eyes narrow over a forced smile.
MINNY
And...something else real special.
Missus Walters grabs a plate and reaches for the pie.
MINNY
No, no no, Missus Walters. That
Miss Hilly's special pie.
HILLY
Momma can have a piece.
Hilly slides the pie a little too fast down the table toward
Minny. Minny stops it before it falls to the floor.
HILLY
Cut her one! Go get a plate!
Minny fumes, quickly loosing control.
MINNY
(suddenly)
Eat my shit.
Shock and silence fill the room. Missus Walters' mouth falls
open.105.HILLY
What did you say?
MINNY
I said eat...my...shit!
Hilly slowly stands.
HILLY
Have you lost your mind?
MINNY
No, Ma'am. But you're about to,
'cause you just did.
HILLY
Did what?
Minny nods smugly as she looks down at Hilly's pie with two
slices missing.
Missus Walters looks to the pie and immediately gets it. She
puts a hand over her mouth to contain her laughter.
Hilly starts to hyperventilate as everything sinks in. She
runs to the kitchen, gagging.
Missus Walters shouts after her.
MISSUS WALTERS
And you didn't just have one. You
ate two slices!
The gravity of the situation sinks in for Minny. She grows
uneasy and begins backing out of the dining room.
Missus Walters, drink in hand, sits down on a dining room
chairlaughing even louder now.
Minny runs out of the Holbrook house.
MISSUS WALTERS
Run, Minny, run!
END FLASHBACK
INT. AIBILEEN'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Aibileen and Skeeter are speechless.
AIBILEEN
You try' to get yourself killed?!106.MINNY
No! I wasn't plannin' on tellin'
her, Aibileen! I just wanted to see
her take a bite and then I was gonna
leave. Be done with her forever .
Minny's eyes narrow.
MINNY
Before I knew it, I had done told
that woman what was in that pie.
Aibileen looks to Skeeter ,shaking her head.
MINNY
I've done asked God to forgive me.
But more for what happened to poor
Missus Walters. Miss Hilly threw
her in that nursing home just for
laughing.
AIBILEEN
(gravely)
We can'tput that story in the book.
MINNY
We ain't got no choice! Hilly
Holbrook can't let nobody know that
pie story is about her.
AIBILEEN
Exactly! If people find out "The
Terrible Awful" was you and Miss
Hilly, we're in trouble there ain't
words for!
MINNY
Right! But don't you see? She
going to her grave convincing folks
this book ain'tabout Jackson. Now
that keeps us safe. Insured.
SKEETER
No, no. That's too dangerous.
Minny stands up quickly.
MINNY
All right, y'alltwo brought me into
this, but I'm gonnafinish it!
Either put it in or pull my parts
out all together. Y'allpick!
Minny storms out of Aibileen's back door. 107.EXT. AIB ILEEN'S HOUSE - BACK DOOR - CONTINUOUS
Minny rushes away from Aibileen's house.
EXT. ROBERT E. LEE HOTEL - NIGHT
The African Children's Benefit Ball is about to begin. A
long line of Jacksonians pull cars up to a valet stand.
Missus Walters gets out of a cab, giving the DRIVER money.
MISSUS WALTERS
Thank you, Tommy. I should be out
by ten. See you then.
TOMMY
Yes, ma'am.
Missus Walters merges with the elegant crowd walking toward
the entrance.
Hilly stands at the top of the stairs. She wears swathes of
green-colored taffeta. She stands next to Jolene French and
a WLBTCAMERAMAN.
Jolene raises a microphone and looks into the camera.
JOLENE
This is Jolene French reporting from
the African Children's Benefit Ball,
and I'm here with League President,
Miss Hilly Holbrook.
HILLY
Thanks, Jolene. And I am so excited
about the auction tonight, aren't
you?
JOLENE
I'm absolutely thrilled.
INT. ROBERT E. LEE HOTEL - BALLROOM
Three dozen servers stand in a line as if on display as the
guests enter. Minny and Aibileen are among them.
Tables are covered with items donated for the auction. On the
baked goods table, Minny's famed chocolate pie promises to
again be a big money maker.
Celia and Johnny enter the ballroom. Celia wears a tight,
sequined, sleeveless hot pink dress. 108.Minny pokes Aibileen signaling her to look at Celia.
Aibileen's eyes widen at the sight of Celia's dress and ample
cleavage.
Celiasees a waitress with a tray of champagne glasses and
nervously takes one. As Celia downs the glass of champagne,
a group of f emale attendees looks at her with disgust.
Hilly sits at a table with Jolene and Elizabeth and their
husbands. William waves at Celia, and watches her long after
she has moved on.
Hilly reaches out and turnsWilliam's face away from Celia.
INT. ROBERT E. LEE HOTEL - KITCHEN
Minny, Aibileen and Sugar enter the kitchen toprepare trays
of hors d'oeuvres.
MINNY
Did you see what Miss Celia got on?
AIBILEEN
Lord have mercy. Women better hold
onto they husbands tonight.
Minnie chuckles.
AIBILEEN
Miss Leefoltbeen working on that
dress for four weeks and that's what
she came up with?
INT. ROBERT E. LEE HOTEL - BALLROOM
Charlotte and Robert slow dance; she looks beautiful despite
her health.
Skeeter dances with Stuart. She wears a black velvet dress
and her hair is being somewhat cooperative , thanks to the
Shinolater .
STUART
Kiss me.
He and Skeeter kiss as other husbands and wives dance around
them.
Celia looks at the baked goods in the silent auction. She
writes a bid on Minny's pie. She's a little drunk now.109.The crowd has formed a circle around a tuxedo-clad Mr.
Blackly, who dances energetically. He does a cartwheel.
MR. BLACKLY
Ho! Who-hoo!
The crowd cheers.
INT. ROBERT E. LEE HOTEL - LADIES LOUNGE - LATER THAT NIGHT
Elizabeth ,Joleneand Mary Beth apply make up and chat it up
in the ladies lounge. They notice Celia entering, cocktail
in hand.
Celiastaggers slightly, intoxicated, leans against a wall
and applies her lipstick. Jolene scoffs.
INT. ROBERT E. LEE HOTEL - BALLROOM
Just as the band concludes its song, Hilly makes her way to
the podium.
HILLY
Everybody enjoying the evening?
The room claps enthusiastically.
HILLY
(flatly)
Let's give a nice round of applause
for the help. For all the men and
women that have helped make tonight
possible.
Hilly mechanically gestures toward the uniformed servers in
the room.
HILLY
A cause I'm sure is dear to their
hearts,as well.
Skeeter shakes her head as the less inspired applause dies
down.
A waiter brings Celia another drink.
WAITER
Your cocktail.
CELIA
Thank you.110.The waiter moves off. Johnny turns to his wife.
JOHNNY
Honey, don't you think you've had
enough to drink? I wish you'd try
and eat something.
CELIA
I'm not havin'my stomach poke out!
She leans over and kisses him.
INT. ROBERT E. LEE HOTEL - BALLROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Jolene rushes up to the stage and takes the microphone.
JOLENE
Okay everybody, quiet down. I've got
the list of winners! Okay, the
winner of the beautiful mink car-
coat is...Charlotte Phelan!
Charlotte beams. She slaps Robert playfully ,knowing he bid
on the coat for her. Skeeter reaches over and touches her
mom's arm.
JOLENE
Congrats ,Miss Phelan. Ladies, I
hope your husbands take note of
that.
The rooms laughs.
JOLENE
Now, it's time for the baked goods.
Jolene flips a page.
JOLENE
Oh, yummy, yummy! The highest bid in
baked goods goes to Minny Jackson's
chocolate pie. Congratulations,
Hilly Holbrook!
Minny's eyes go wide. The room erupts in applause.
MISSUS WALTERS
Oh! Hilly!
HILLY
That's funny. I didn't bid on
anything.111.Jolene continues announcing the winners.
Celia beams with pride and rushes up behind Hilly, hugging
her at the neck, startling her.
CELIA
Yay! Congratulations, Hilly! I
didn't know you were a fan of
Minny's pies.
Hilly remains calm. Celia sits down beside her.
CELIA
I've been wanting to talk to you all
night. Minny said why you won't be
my friend. It's 'cause you think me
and Johnny went behind your back.
Hilly stands up to leave. Celia reaches out to stop her and
tears the sleeves on Hilly's dress. Hilly gasps.
CELIA
I'm so sorry!
Hilly stands dumbstruck for a moment, her mouth agape. She
composes herself and steps closer to Celia.
HILLY
Come here, sweetheart, let me bring
you back to your table.
CELIA
Okay. I'm really sorry.
HILLY
It's all right. Don't worry about
it.
Hilly begins to lead her away ; then she suddenly stops and
spins Celia around to face her.
HILLY
What are you trying to do to me?
What are you and that nigra up to?
CELIA
I don't know what you're talkin'
about.
HILLY
You liar! Who did you tell?!
People nearby grow quiet.112.CELIA
Hilly, I got pregnant afteryou and
Johnny broke up!
Missus Walters perks up.
MISSUS WALTERS
(laughing)
Oh, shit!
HILLY
Shut up, Mother!
CELIA
Johnny never cheated on you... At
least, not with me.
Celia starts to breathe heavily. Her eyes start to water.
HILLY
Oh! Johnny would never cheat on me.
Johnny hears this and gets up quickly.
CELIA
I'm so sorry! I thought you'd be
tickled you won that pie.
HILLY
You tell that nigra if she tells
anybody, I will make her suffer!
Johnny walks up to Hilly.
JOHNNY
Hey, that is enough. Celia?
CELIA
Uh-oh.
Feeling sick, Celia puts her hand over her m outh and runs for
the bathroom . She stumbles behind Hilly's table. She leans
behind Missus Walters 'chair and vomits on the floor.
MISSUS WALTERS
Oh, shit.
Celia retches behind her.
MISSUS WALTERS
What a mess. Napkins.
Elizabeth holds her hand over her mouth and holds out her
napkin out for Missus Walters, as does Raleigh.113.Celia runs out of the ballroom. Johnny chases after her.
JOHNNY
Celia!
JOLENE (O.C.)
Why don't we get back to the
auction. Next up, Debb ie's
peppermint bark.
EXT. ROBERT E. LEE HOTEL - STAIRS - LATER THAT NIGHT
Hilly and William say goodbye to guests as they amble to
their cars .
Missus Walters emerges from the hotel holding Minny's pie.
HILLY
Just come on home with us tonight,
Mother.
MISSUS WALTERS
No thanks, I got a pie to eat.
Hilly spins around and sees the pie.
HILLY
You throw that pie away right now!
MISSUS WALTERS
I spent good money on this pie. I
won it just for you.
HILLY
You signed me up?
Missus Walters steps up to Hilly.
MISSUS WALTERS
I may have trouble remembering my
own name or what country I live in.
But there's two things I can't seem
to forget: That my own daughter
threw me into a nursing home...and
that she ate Minny's shit. Good
night.
Missus Walters stops to speak to a MALE BANQUET ATTENDEE.
MISSUS WALTERS
Hey, how about a nightcap?114.MALE BANQUET ATTENDEE
Let's go.
The man escorts Missus Walters to the valet stand.
INT. FOOTEESTATE - BEDROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Minny stands in the doorway of Celia's bedroom . Distraught ,
Celia is packing a suitcase.
CELIA
I'm not right for this kind of life,
Minny. I don't need a dining room
table for twelve people. I couldn't
get twopeople over here if I
begged. I can't do this to Johnny
anymore. That's why I gotta go back
to Sugar Ditch.
Celia starts to cry.
MINNY
You can't move back to Sugar Ditch,
Miss Celia.
Minny leads Celia to a bench at the foot of the bed.
MINNY
Lord, I reckon it's time you knew.
Minny lowers Celia to the bench.
MINNY
Sit down.
Minny crosses to the bedroom door and closes it.
INT. FOOTEESTATE - BEDROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Celia sits wide-eyed ,but calm, on the bench beside Minny.
MINNY
So Miss Hilly thought you knew 'bout
"The Terrible Awful" --that you were
making fun of her. It's my fault
she pounced on you. If you leave
Mister Johnny, then Miss Hilly done
won the whole ball game. Then she
done beaten me, and she done beat
you... 115.CELIA
Thank you for telling me that.
Celia turns her head toward Minny, not sure of what to make
of this unique revelation.
INT. AIBILEEN'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NEXT MORNING
The finished manuscript sits on the kitchen table before
Aibileen, Minny and Skeeter .Aibileen reaches down and drags
her fingers across the stack of paper.
AIBILEEN
Lord, look at all these pages. Two-
hundred and sixty-six of 'em.
MINNY
Mm. So we just send it off? Just
wait and see? Hope Miss Stein gonna
publish it?
Skeeter nods as she looks solemnly at the manuscript.
SKEETER
Well, I have one more story to type
before I put it in the mail. But
other than that, we're done.
MINNY
Which one you got left?
SKEETER
Uh, mine.
INT. PHELANHOME - BEDROOM - DAY
Skeeter enters Charlotte's room.
Charlotte is sitting up in bed working a needle point pattern
with her hands. She's wig free and terribly thin.
Her collarbone protrudes long and narrow, but her eyes are as
sharp as ever.
SKEETER
I need to talk to you about
Constantine.
Charlotte looks up to Skeeter for a moment.
CHARLOTTE
Oh, Eugenia. That was so long ago.116.Charlotte resumes her sewing. Skeeter sits next to her and
takes the needle point out of her hands.
SKEETER
What happened? !
Charlotte looks down ,knowing she's trapped.
CHARLOTTE
She didn't give me a choice!
The Daughters of America had just
appointed me state regent...
INT. PHELANHOME (FLASHBACK) LIVING ROOM - DAY
Charlotte, much healthier, stands in her living room
surrounded by DAR members.
GRACE HIGGINBOTHAM , 65, regal, attaches a blue ribbon with a
medallion to Charlotte's lapel.
CHARLOTTE (V.O.)
Grace Higginbotham , our esteemed
president, had come all the way
down from Washington ,D.C. toour
housefor the ceremony.
Grace hugs Charlotte as all the women applaud. A photographer
snaps a picture of the moment.
Constantine lingers in a corner watching proudly.
CHARLOTTE
(re: ribbon)
Oh,it's beautiful! Just look at
that!
Charlotte catches eyes with Constantine and winks. They
smile at each other for a moment before Charlotte is sucked
back into the ceremony.
INT. PHELANHOME (FLASHBACK) - DINING ROOM - DAY
Charlotte sits with Grace and six other women at the dining
table as Constantine begins serving lunch very slowl y and
awkwardly from a bowl. Charlotte looks embarrassed.
CHARLOTTE (V.O.)
She'd gotten so old and slow,
Skeeter.117.Charlotte hears knocking at adoorleading into the dining
room from the porch . She goes to answer it.
She opens it to find Constantine's daughte rRACHEL, 35 ,
standing on the other side of the screened door.
CHARLOTTE (V.O.)
Now, Constantine had told me Rachel
would be coming for a visit.
RACHEL
Hello, Miss Charlotte.
Rachel is groomed and well dressed. Charlotte forms a tight
smile.
CHARLOTTE
Rachel. We were expecting you next
week.
RACHEL
I decided to come early and surprise
Momma.
Rachel starts to open the screen door to enter. Charlotte
pulls it shut.
CHARLOTTE
I'm entertaining. Why don't you go
around back and wait in the kitchen.
The DAR women's body language conveys their shock at a black
woman bold enough to enter uninvited. Constantine grows
worried.
CHARLOTTE
Go on now!
Charlotte closes the door on the stunned Rachel and goes back
to her seat.
CHARLOTTE
(to the ladies)
I am sorry.
Rachelopens the door and walks into the dining room. All
eyes are on her.
CHARLOTTE
Rachel, what are you doing?118.RACHEL
I'm just doing as I was told, Miss
Charlotte. Goin'to the kitchen.
But I'm gonnasee Momma first.
Rachel walks up to Constantine.
RACHEL
Hello, Momma.
Constantine tries to walk Rachel to the kitchen.
CONSTANTINE
Go on to the kitchen, baby. I'll be
there directly. Go on, go, go. Go,
go.
Grace stands and turns to Charlotte.
GRACE
You may put up with this kind of
nonsense ,but I do not.
Charlotte is forced to make an unpleasant call.
CHARLOTTE
Get out of this house, Rachel.
GRACE
You heard her. Go on, girl.
Constantine grabs Rachel's hand.
CONSTANTINE
Miss Charlotte, let me just take her
to the kitchen.
Constantine pulls Rachel toward the kitchen.
CONSTANTINE
Come on, baby, let's go.
Grace turns to Charlotte with judgment.
GRACE
Charlotte?
Charlotte moves to the other side of the dining room ,
blocking the path to the front door.
CHARLOTTE
Both of you. Leave now.119.Charlotte points to the back door. Constantine stares at
Charlotte for a moment.
RACHEL
Come on, Momma.
Rachel leads her sad, frail mother out the door. The screen
door slams shut behind them.
Constantine turns and, placing her hand on the screen door,
looks at Charlotte for a final time.
RACHEL
Come onnow, Momma.
Charlotte looks torn as she walks to the door and closes it
on them.
END FLASHBACK
INT. PHELANHOME - BEDROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Skeeter trembles. Charlotte won't look at her.
SKEETER
Constantine didn't do anything
wrong. And you love Rachel. I know
you do.
CHARLOTTE
She was our president, Eugenia.
What was I supposed to do?
SKEETER
She did you the biggest favor of
your life. She taught me
everything.
Charlotte gets defensive.
CHARLOTTE
Well, you idolized her too much! You
always have!
SKEETER
I needed someone to look up to.
This stings Charlotte to the core.
CHARLOTTE
I went to her house the next day,
but she'd already gone. 120.INT. CONSTANTINE'S HOUSE (FLASHBACK) - BEDROOM - DAY
Constantine packs a suitcase on her bed. She walks to a door
frame, her shaky hand moving her fingers up over various
height markers penciled into the wall. Markers, through the
years, for both Rachel and Skeeter.
END FLASHBACK
PHELANHOME - BEDROOM - DAY
SKEETER
How could you not tell me all this?
CHARLOTTE
Because I didn't want you upset
during your final exams. And, and,
I knew you'd blame me and it wasn't
my fault.
Skeeter rises.
SKEETER
I have to go find her. She needs
me.
Skeeter walks toward the door.
CHARLOTTE
Eugenia.
Skeeter stops and turns. Charlotte stares ,unable to get the
words out.
SKEETER
What?!
CHARLOTTE
Honey, we sent your brother up to
Chicago to bring Constantine home.
Skeeter nods and walks back to her mother.
CHARLOTTE (CONT'D)
When he got there...she had died...
Skeeter shakes her head and cries. Charlotte covers her
mouth with her hand.
SKEETER
You broke her heart.
Skeeter starts to exit. Charlotte lowers her hand from her
mouth.121.CHARLOTTE
(breaking down)
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I'm
sorry...
EXT. DIRT ROAD BY CONSTANTINE'S HOUSE - DAY
Skeeter drives the Cadillac around a bend and pulls into the
yard of Constantine's house, an old shack with a rusted-out
tin roof.
She puts the lever in park and stares off to Constantine's
porch steps .
EXT. CONSTANTINE'S HOUSE (FLASHBACK) - DAY
A bottle tree is glistening in the afternoon sun. It casts a
kaleidoscope of colors across the side of the house.
A LITTLE BLONDE GIRL, 6, who is young Skeeter, sits in the
lap of a younger Constantine who wears a white work dress.
Constantine is putting young Skeeter's unruly hair into
braids. Young Skeeter looks up and smiles.
(END FLASHBACK)
EXT. DIRT ROAD BY CONSTANTINE'S HOUSE - DAY
Skeeter smiles at Constantine's abandoned house.
EXT. BOOKSTORE - DOWNTOWN JACKSON - SIX MONTHS LATER
The display window of a bookstore. A clerk sets down a stack
of light blue books beside an identical stack.
She then takes one and sets it vertically atop the stack for
display: The Help , by Anonymous.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
They printed a few thousand copies
with the worst advance Miss Stein
had ever seen.
INT. MINNY'S HOME - KITCHEN - DAY
Minny stands over the stove frying chicken as Sugar enters
with the day's mail. Two of her children are at the table
doing homework. 122.Minny snatches the mail from Sugar and sees an envelope from
Skeeter.
MINNY
(to Benny)
What you doin'with Kindra's book?
You can't read.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
They sent Miss Skeeter six hundred
dollars. She broke the money up and
gave it to each of us.
Minny tears it open to find cash inside and a note from
Skeeter saying "More to come." Minny's eyes go wide.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
Divided thirteen ways that came to
bout forty-six dollars each.
Minny quickly closes the letter, stuffs it in her bra as she
runs for the door.
MINNY
(to the kids)
Y'allfinish your homework.
Minny runs out the screen door as the chicken begins to burn.
EXT. AIBILEEN'S YARD - GARDEN - MOMENTS LATER
Aibileen works in her garden as Minny runs up with her cash.
Aibileen rises.
MINNY
Aibileen! Aibileen! We just got
this from Miss Skeeter. Look at it.
Look at all the money!
Aibileen sees the money and throws her arms around Minny.
They jump up an down in excitement.
EXT. NURSING HOME - DAY
Missus Walters reads The Help aloud to a group of women in
the backyard of the nursing homewhere she now lives .
MISSUS WALTERS
"She fired me for using the inside
toilet. Put me out in a storm and
told me never to come back. But I
did come back. 123.
(MORE)I came back with a pie I had baked
to say I'm sorry. I watched her
eat..."
She turns a page and suddenly freezes. Reading to herself
now, a satisfied smile begins to form.
INT. NURSING HOME - MISSUS WALTERS' ROOM - LATER THAT NIGHT
Missus Walters sits on the bed and talks on the phone with
Hilly as she inspects her fingernails with a magnifying
glass.
MISSUS WALTERS
Well, it's a wonderful book, Hilly.
Filled with grippin' testimonials
from Mississippi's housekeepers.
INT. HOLBROOK'S HOUSE (INTERCUT) - LIVING ROOM - SAME TIME
HILLY
Okay, Momma! I need to run.
MISSUS WALTERS
You should read the book, Hilly.
It's quite scandalous. It sounds
like Jackson ,if you ask me.
Hilly's sudden silence fills Missus Walters with delight.
MISSUS WALTERS
Quite scandalous.
HILLY
What book?
Missus Walters raises the magnifying glass to the book.
MISSUS WALTERS
Uh, The Help . H-E-L-P.
INT. WHITE GROCERY STORE - LATER THAT MORNING
Minny and Aibileen, in uniform, push carts side by side in
the grocery store. The white shoppers are dressed casually.
Other maids in the store keep quietly to themselves.
White women smile and chat with one another as they meander
down the aisles as if the black maids aren't even there.124.
MISSUS WALTERS (CONT'D)As Aibileen reaches the end of an aisle, she suddenly
freezes.
An older white woman stands by the butcher counter. Her face
is pressed into a copy of The Help . Minny now reaches the
end of the aisle and sees this, too.
AIBILEEN
There it is.
The older woman is completely engrossed in the book.
EXT. PHELANHOME - VERANDA - DAY
Skeeter follows Stuart around the corner of the house. Fuming
mad, he's just arrived from the rig, still wearing his work
clothes.
SKEETER
You told me to write something good.
Something I believed in.
STUART
Well, it's not what I believe in !
Skeeter grabs Stuart's arm. He pulls away.
STUART
That joke you pulled on Hilly with
the toilets, that's funny. But why
would you do this to us? I don't
even know why you care.
SKEETER
What?
STUART
Things are fine around here. Why go
stir up trouble? !
SKEETER
Trouble's already here, Stuart. I
had to tell you this. You needed to
know.
STUART
You're goddamnright I needed to
know!You should have told me this
from the start. You're a selfish
woman, Skeeter.
SKEETER
Stuart!125.STUART
I think you're better off being
alone.
Stuartwalks away, gets into his car and drives off.
INT. BOOKSTORE - LATER THAT DAY
Elizabeth, pushing her new baby in a carriage, sneaks into
the store like a teen buying a Playboy and discreetly takes a
copy of the book.
INT. PHELANHOME - BEDROOM - NIGHT
Charlotte lies in bed reading The Help as Robert sleeps.
As she turns a page, her face reveals a dawning realization.
She removes her glasses in shock and glances at Robert.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - BABY'S ROOM - NIGHT
Elizabeth sits in her rocking chair and feeds her baby from a
bottle as she chats on the phone with The Help in her hand.
ELIZABETH
Yeah. Well, did you get to that
part yet that I was telling you
about? Okay, no, don't read ahead,
whatever you do.
INT. PRISON - CELL - NIGHT
Yule May lies on the bottom bunk reading the book aloud to a
dozen female cellmates . Captivated, everyone leans in
closely as Yule May turns a page.
YULE MAY
"'What you done put up in this?'.
She said, 'my shit'."
The room suddenly erupts in laughter.
INT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - BEDROOM - LATER THAT NIGHT
Hilly reads the book in bed. William is fast asleep.
Suddenly, her eyes widen, her breath becomes heavy. She
slowly turns a page and freezes. Her face turns white. She
SCREAMS. Robert bolts upright.126.ROBERT
Wh-What's the matter, Hilly?
He tries to console her.
EXT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - CONTINUOUS
A light comes from the bedroom window. We hear Hilly
slapping Robert.
HILLY (O.S.)
Get off me!!!
ROBERT (O.S.)
Stop hitting me!
Another shrill scream from Hilly...
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - LIVING ROOM - DAY
Bridge is underway at the Leefolthouse. Hilly's eyes are
red and puffy, her hair lies flat. A horrible fever blister
burns hot on Hilly's upper lip.
The usual suspects surround Hilly--exceptfor Skeeter. Mary
Beth Caldwell has taken her place.
JOLENE FRENCH
I heard that Betty character might
be Mary Elizabeth.
A nervous Aibileen pours tea.
HILLY
It's not Jackson, and that book is
garbage. I bet the whole thing's
made up by some nigra.
Hilly raises her eyes to Aibileen.
MARY BETH CALDWELL
And, Jolene, didn't your momma leave
Cora to you in her will?
JOLENE
Well, yes...But that's not odd ,is
it? Happens all the time, right?
Hilly quickly interrupts.
HILLY
The book is NOT ABOUT JACKSON!127.INT. HOLBROOK HOUSE - FOYER - DAY
Hilly sifts through the day's mail. Her fever blister has
gotten worse.
She comes across an envelope from Celia Foote,addressed to
The Starving Children of Africa Fund. A smug smile forms.
She opens the envelope to find a check for $200.00 made out
to TWO-SLICE HILLY!
Hilly'seyes narrow as she rips the check into pieces.
EXT. COUNTRY ROAD/HILLY'S CAR - MOMENTS LATER
A furious Hilly drinks a beer while driving; her station
wagon flies down the country road leading to the Phelanfarm.
Hilly makes a left turn too fast. She loses control and
fishtails momentarily. She speeds on, tossing the empty beer
bottle and puffing on a cigarette.
EXT. PHELANHOME - MOMENTS LATER
Skeeter sits on the porch reading a Harper and Row job offer
for the hundredth time.
Behind her, a huge plume of dust trails Hilly's car, which
speeds along a distant road.
EXT. PHELANHOME - DRIVEWAY - MOMENTS LATER
Tires crunchgravel down the drive. Skeeter sees a car
moving toward her and soon recognizes the car as Hilly's.
Hilly gets out of her car smoking a cigarette and storms
toward the front door.
SKEETER
What the hell..?
Hilly stops and turns toward the approaching Skeeter.
SKEETER
What are you doing here?
Hilly throws her cigarette at Skeeter.
HILLY
I've contacted my lawyer, Hibbie
Goodman. 128.
(MORE)He's the best libel attorney in the
state. Oh Missy, you're going to
jail!
SKEETER
You can't prove anything .
HILLY
Oh, I one-hundred-percent know you
wrote it 'cause nobody else in town
is as tacky as you.
SKEETER
You don't know anything, Hilly.
HILLY
I don't, do I? You tell Aibileen,
the next time she wants to write
about my dear friend Elizabeth...uh-
huh. Remember her? Had you in her
wedding? Let's just say, Aibileen
ought to'vebeen a little bit
smarter before puttin'in about that
L-shaped scratch in poor Elizabeth's
dining table. And that nigger,
Minny? Do I have plans for her.
SKEETER
Careful, Hilly. Now that's chapter
twelve. Don't give yourself away
now.
HILLY
That was not me!
Hilly storms up the porch steps. Skeeter follows.
HILLY
I've come to tell your mother what a
hippie you've become. She's gonna
be disgusted by you.
Charlotte suddenly appears at the door and steps out onto the
porch.
CHARLOTTE
Why, Hilly. Everything okay, you
two?
Although frail, Charlotte looks beautiful. Well made up,
wearing an elegant turban.
HILLY
Oh, Missus Phelan, I'm...I'm here to-129.
HILLY (CONT'D)CHARLOTTE
Hilly, you're a sweaty mess. Are
you ill?
HILLY
No, ma'am.
Charlotte points to Hilly's fever blister.
CHARLOTTE
Darling, no husband wants to come
home and see that.
Hilly self-consciously licks her fever blister.
HILLY
Well, I...Ididn't have time to get
fixed up--
CHARLOTTE
You know, Hilly. If I didn't know
any better, I'd say you've been
eating too much pie.
Hilly's face turns purple with embarrassment.
HILLY
Missus Phelan, I came here--
Charlotte moves in for the kill.
CHARLOTTE
In fact,I'm sure of it. Now go on!
Get your raggedy ass off my porch.
Go on. Get off my property. Now!
Before we all get one of those
disgustin' things on our lips.
As Hilly backs away from the house, she looks back and forth
between Skeeter & Charlotte. She climbs back into her car.
Hilly's tires spray gravel as she speeds away.
CHARLOTTE
Eugenia.
She reaches for Skeeter's ha nd.
CHARLOTTE
Take me inside, please.
SKEETER
Yes, ma'am.130.She leads her mother inside.
INT. PHELANHOME - RECEIVING ROOM
Skeeter and Charlotte cross the living room together.
CHARLOTTE
Skeeter, do you have plans tomorrow?
SKEETER
No, Ma'am.
CHARLOTTE
Good.
Skeeter leads her mother to a sofa, helps her sit.
CHARLOTTE
Because we are going shopping.
No single daughter of mine is going
to New York City, representing the
great state of Mississippi, without
a proper cosmopolitan wardrobe.
SKEETER
How do you know about New York?
CHARLOTTE
Oh, well, Miss Stein called last
night.
Skeeter looks away nervously.
CHARLOTTE
Courage sometimes skips a
generation.
Skeeter turns back to her mother.
CHARLOTTE
Thank you for bringing it back to
our family.
Skeeter nods, relieved. But also concerned.
SKEETER
I can't leave you like this.
CHARLOTTE
Eugenia, I've made a decision. Now
my health's been on the uptick these
past few weeks. 131.
(MORE)And I know the doctor says it's some
kind of last strength nonsense. But-
-Ihave decided not to die.
SKEETER
Oh, Momma.
CHARLOTTE
It's too late. I tried calling
Fanny Mae's so I could make your
hair appointments for the next
twenty years, but they wouldn't
allow it.
Skeeter laughs.
CHARLOTTE
I have never been more proud of you.
SKEETER
Thank you.
Charlotte leans over and kisses her daughter on the forehead .
SKEETER
Oh, Momma.
They hug.
EXT. FOOTEESTATE - SIDE WALK - DAY
Minny walks up the long front walk of the FooteEstate,
holding a bag of groceries in one arm, a fan in the other
hand, and her purse slung over her arm at the elbow.
Minny slows as she hears a car approaching behind her. She
turns to see Johnny Footebehind the wheel of his car.
Minny freezes as Johnny stops his car.
JOHNNY
Need some help with those?
Johnnygets out of the car. His approach is a little too
quick for Minny's comfort. She takes off toward the house
with her best gallop.
MINNY
Miss Celia!
Johnny chases after her.132.
CHARLOTTE (CONT'D)JOHNNY (CONT'D)
Minny, hey, stop!
Minny drops the groceries, the purse and the fan.
MINNY
Miss Celia!
JOHNNY
Minny!
MINNY
Stay back! Stay back!
Minnypicks up a fallen branchfrom the ground and rears it
back like a weapon.
JOHNNY
Hey, I'm not here to hurt you, girl!
You wanna put the stick down?
MINNY
(shaking her head no)
Um-um.
Minny breath es heavily.
JOHNNY
Listen, Celia finally told me about
the babies. All of 'em. But I also
know that the minute you started
working here, she started getting
better. So you saved her life.
MINNY
You...knew I was here the whole
time?
JOHNNY
Fried chicken and okra on the first
night? Y'allshould have at least
put corn pone on the table.
Minny tosses the stick down, shakes her head.
MINNY
No... I couldn't let you eat no more
corn pone, Mister Johnny.
JOHNNY
Well, thanks to you, now I've had to
let out every pair of pants I own.
Minny starts to collect the groceries.133.JOHNNY
Oh, no. You just leave that.
Johnnypicks up Minny's purse, bag and fan.
JOHNNY
Here you go. Let's head on up to
the house.
JohnnyescortsMinny across the lawn toward the house.
INT. FOOTEESTATE - DINING ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Johnny lead sMinny into the dining room. The table, set
beautifully in silver and crystal, is covered with delicious -
looking casseroles, baked goods and fried chicken.
Celia steps forward proudly.
MINNY
What's all this?
CELIA
I cooked it all by myself.
JOHNNY
Yes, she did. She was up all night.
CELIA
I wanted to do something special. I
wanted to say "thank you."
Completely surprised and moved, Minny becomes emotional.
MINNY
So...Iain't losing my job?
JOHNNY
No, you've got a job with us for the
rest of your life, if you want it.
MINNY
(eyeing a pie)
That's a mile-high meringue, Miss
Celia.
Johnny pulls out a chair for her. Minny sits as Celia
prepares a plate of food.
Celia stabs a piece of fried chicken and puts it on Minny's
plate.134.MINNY
Thank you. Ooh! You remember to
check the thighs?
CELIA
Mm-hmm. Cooked clean through.
MINNY
Ain't pink in the middle?
CELIA
Mm-mm. Just the way you taught me.
MINNY
Lookahere...
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
That table of food gave Minny the
strength she needed. She took her
babies out from under Leroy and
never went back.
EXT. MOUNT ZION CHURCH - DAY
Aibileen and Minny walk toward the church through the
parking lot. Cars are stacked up in all directions.
AIBILEEN
What are all these cars doing out
here? We late?
MINNY
No, we ain't late.
AIBILEEN
Why ain't you singin'?
MINNY
We got to worry about getting in
there and get our seats. Come on
now, we late!
INT. MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH - MOMENTS LATER
As Minny and Aibileen enter the church , twohundred members
stand at once. The congregation begins to clap.
Minny begins to clap with a knowing smile.
Aibileen look saround,trying to figure out the objectof
adulation. Shestartsclapping ,too.135.Aibileen steps up to a woman in the last pew.
AIBILEEN
Who we clappin' for?
The woman laughs.
PEARLY/CHURCH WOMAN
Honey, we clappin' for you.
Aibileen looks to Minny, realizing she's in on it.
PREACHER GREEN
Come on down, Sister Clark! Come
on!
Aibileen begins to walk down the center aisle. Preacher
Green extends his hand toward her. She joins him on the
pulpit.
PREACHER GREEN
All right. All right. Now, this is
an important time in our community.
And we have to thank you for what
you have done.
He lifts a book off of the lectern.
PREACHER GREEN
Now, we know you couldn't put your
name in here, so we all signed our
own.
He gives the book to Aibileen.
AIBILEEN
Thank you.
She hesitates.
PREACHER GREEN
Come on now, come on.
The entire congregation, all holding copies of the book,
applaud and "amen". Minny beams.
Aibileen extends a hand toward Minny, who joins her on the
pulpit. Aibileen puts her arm around her shoulder.136.EXT. PREACHER GREEN'S HOUSE - DAY
Skeeter thumbs through her signed book. Hundreds of
signatures cover the pages. She stands with Aibileen and
Minny outside Preacher Green's house.
The preacher can be seen in the background, sitting on his
porch.
AIBILEEN
Churches over two counties signed
our books. All for you and me.
SKEETER
It's beautiful.
Skeeter closes the book regretfully.
AIBILEEN
What's wrong?
SKEETER
I got a job offer from Harper and
Row...in New York.
AIBILEEN
Congratulations!
SKEETER
I'm not taking it.
AIBILEEN
What you mean ,you not takin' it?
SKEETER
I can't just leave you two here when
things are getting bad from a mess I
created.
AIBILEEN
If bad things happen, they ain't
nothing you can do about it. And
now it's for a reason we can be
proud of.
Skeeter nods with little relief.
AIBILEEN
I don't mean to rub salt in your
wound, but...you ain't got a good
life here in Jackson. Plus, your
momma's getting better-
Minny chimes in.137.MINNY
You ain't got nothing left here but
enemies in the Junior League. You
done burned ever bridge there is.
And you ain't never gone get another
man in this town, and everybody know
it. So don't walk your white butt
to New York, RUN IT!
Minny places her hand on Aibileen's shoulder.
MINNY
And look ahere, Miss Skeeter. I'm
gone take care a Aibileen, and she
gone take care a me.
Skeeter nods. Aibileen extends her hand to Skeeter, who
takes it. Aibileen presses her thumb into Skeeter's palm.
AIBILEEN
Go find your life, Miss Skeeter.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - KITCHEN - LATER THAT MORNING
Aibileen enters with two bags of groceries. Elizabeth calls
out from the den.
ELIZABETH (O.C.)
Aibileen, can you come here ,please?
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - DEN - CONTINUOUS
Aibileen enters to find Elizabeth and Hilly staring at her.
Elizabeth holds her six month old baby boy.
AIBILEEN
Good morning.
HILLY
Aibileen, the silver I lent
Elizabeth last week.
AIBILEEN
It not polished good? Humidity been
fighting me on polishing day.
HILLY
When you returned it, three pieces
were missing from the felt wrapper.
A fork and two spoons.138.AIBILEEN
Lemme...lemme go check in the
kitchen. Maybe I left some behind.
HILLY
You know as well as I do that
silver's not in the kitchen.
Aibileen turns to Elizabeth.
AIBILEEN
You check in Mae Mobley's bed?
Since Lil'Man was born, she been
putting things-
HILLY
Do you hear her, Elizabeth? She's
trying to blame it on a toddler.
Elizabeth won't look at Aibileen.
AIBILEEN
I ain't got no silver.
Elizabeth whispers to Hilly.
ELIZABETH
She says she doesn't have them.
Mae Mobley runs into the room, heads straight for Aibileen.
HILLY
Then it behooves me to inform you
that you are fired, Aibileen. And
I'll be calling the police.
Mae Mobley grabs Aibileen's skirt.
MAE MOBLEY
Aibee, my froathurts.
AIBILEEN
I'll go get her some syrup, Miss
Leefolt.
HILLY
Elizabeth can take care of her own
children.
Elizabeth looks to Hilly somewhat upset with this suggestion.
ELIZABETH
I'll go get the cough syrup.139.Aibileen reaches for the baby boy in Elizabeth's arms.
AIBILEEN
Come here, Lil'Man.
Hilly steps between Aibileen and Elizabeth.
ELIZABETH
I'm okay.
Elizabeth takes Lil'Man and leaves the room. Aibileen
stands firm in front of Hilly.
AIBILEEN
I didn't steal no silver.
HILLY
Maybe I can't send you to jail for
what you wrote, but I can send you
for being a thief.
AIBILEEN
(quickly)
I know something about you. Don't
you forget that.
Hilly narrows her eyes.
AIBILEEN
And from what Yule May says, they's
a lot a time to write letters from
jail. Plenty a time to write the
truth about you, and the paper is
free.
HILLY
Nobody would believe what you wrote.
AIBILEEN
I don't know. I been told I'm a
pretty good writer !Already sold a
lot a books !
Elizabeth returns with the syrup, Mae Mobley following
behind. Aibileen approaches Hilly and leans into her face.
HILLY
Call the police, Elizabeth.
Elizabeth doesn't move.
AIBILEEN
All you do is scare and lie to get
what you want. 140.ELIZABETH
Aibileen, stop!
AIBILEEN
(to Hilly)
You a godless woman. Ain't you
tired, Miss Hilly? Ain't you tired?
Tears of shame and defeat stream down Hilly's face. Finally,
shestorms off into the living room
ELIZABETH
Aibileen, you have to go now.
Aibileen kneels down to Mae Mobley. Aibileen begins to cry.
MAE MOBLEY
Don't go, Aibiee!
AIBILEEN
Baby, you need to get back to bed.
MAE MOBLEY
Please don't leave.
AIBILEEN
I gotsto, Baby. I am so sorry.
MAE MOBLEY
Are you going to take care of
another little girl?
AIBILEEN
No, that's not the reason. I don't
want to leave you, but...it's time
for me to retire. You my last
little girl.
MAE MOBLEY
Noooo!
AIBILEEN
Baby, baby, I need you to remember
ever thing I told you. Okay? Do
you remember what I told you?
Mae Mobley nods.
MAE MOBLEY
You is kind. You is smart. You is
important.
AIBILEEN
That's right, Baby Girl.141.Aibileen squeezes Mae Mobley for the last time.
Aibileen rises up from Mae Mobley.
MAE MOBLEY
Don't go, Aibee.
AIBILEEN
I gotsto, baby.
Aibileen takes her purse from an armchair and turns to
Elizabeth.
AIBILEEN
You give my sweet girl a chance.
Elizabeth can't look Aibileen in the eye . Aibileen walks
away.
EXT. LEEFOLT HOME - MOMENTS LATER
Aibileen steps out of the house with her purse and walks
stoically down the driveway. Tears stream down her face.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
Mae Mobley was my last baby. In just
ten minutes, the only life I knew
was done.
Mae Mobley runs to the living room window crying. She beats
on the glass from inside. Aibileen never turns.
MAE MOBLEY
Aibeeeee ! Don't go!
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
God says we need to love our
enemies.
Aibileen stops walking, unable to continue, bending over to
cry for a moment.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
It hard to do.
Mae Mobley continues pounding on the glass, calling for
Aibee.
INT. LEEFOLT HOME - DEN - CONTINUOUS
Elizabeth stands there, visibly upset.142.AIBILEEN (V.O.)
But it can start by telling the
truth.
EXT. LEEFOLT HOME - DAY - CONTINUOUS
Aibileen attempts to regain her composure.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
No one had ever asked me what it
felt like to be me. Once I told the
truth about that I felt free.
Mae Mobley is still watching from the window as Aibileen
straightens up and continues walking away from the house, up
the street.
AIBILEEN (V.O.)
And I got to thinking about all the
people I know, and the things I seen
and done... My boy, Treelore ,
always said we gonnahave a writer
in the family one day. I guess it's
gonnabe me...
Her tears give way to a smile.
We pull up and away as she walks into the distance.143. | screenplays |
Dragon Ball Z Mom & Son- FAMILY TIME
Hey, this is just a one shot and I was board –TPB
"NOO! I don't want to go I need to train NNNOOOOO!" Little Trunks pulled and pulled from his mom. "Now Trunks you need to spend time with me to you know and until you are bigger to drive on your own you have to come with me." Bulma said to her son. We really need to spend time together today and Gohan said he could wait to try out his new method of training." "But mom today is SATERDAY WHY TODAY!" said the annoyed son " Trunks today is MY day now in the car so we can go to the arcade and play" Bulma said well before you can say 'and then go for ice cream' he was in the car. Jumpy little toddler was shouting for her to faster. When they got there they had the time of there lives and that was just the begging there adventure.
Hey again just saying please say good things about this story
Goku: let me out of here she cant put me in
Vegeta: hush Bye
End file.
| fanfiction |
mineral trioxide aggregate ( mta ) is a biocompatible material with high sealing ability which has been used for various purposes in endodontics , including root end filling , sealing of perforations , treatment of teeth with open apices , and as a pulp capping agent [ 13 ] .
the color of original mta ( grey mta or gmta ) was grey and it had a potential of tooth discoloration . because of this disadvantage , white mta ( wmta ) introduced in order to this problem be solved .
asgary et al . showed that the major differences in chemical component between wmta and gmta are concentrations of al2o3 , mgo , and feo .
found that there were no significant differences in pulp responses to both types of mta when used as a pulp capping agent in dog 's teeth .
holland et al . also found that the mechanisms of action of wmta and gmta are similar .
however , matt et al . found that gmta has significantly less leakage than wmta when used as an apical barrier .
although wmta was developed to solve the problem of tooth discoloration produced by gmta , several studies have reported tooth discoloration after using both kinds of mta [ 915 ] .
this effect limits mta application in treatment of perforations , pulp capping , pulpotomy , and as an apical barrier in aesthetically sensitive areas .
bonding to dentin is one of the most significant advances in the past fifty years .
the success of this kind of bonding has depended more on creative chemistry than etching with some materials such as phosphoric acid .
many generations of dentin bonding agents ( dbas ) have been produced . with new advances in new material 's technology , bonding to dentin has been reported to be favorable .
the purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the application of dba before usage of mta to prevent tooth discoloration .
fifty freshly extracted single - rooted human maxillary central and lateral incisors were used in this study .
the teeth were clinically and radiographically examined to be free of caries , cracks , restoration , and calcification .
external surfaces of the teeth were cleaned with curettes and stored in a physiologic saline solution until usage .
the pulp tissue was removed by using barbed broaches ( dentsply maillefer , tulsa , okla , usa ) . working length was determined visually with stainless steel hand files ( dentsply maillefer , tulsa , okla , usa ) trough the canal until the tip was seen at apical foramen and working length calculated by subtracting 1 mm from this length .
each canal was prepared by using k - files ( dentsply maillefer , tulsa , okla , usa ) and gates - glidden drills ( dentsply maillefer , tulsa , okla , usa ) in a step back manner .
irrigation was carried out by using 2.5% naocl . after drying root canal with paper points ,
master gutta - percha was placed at canal and confirmed radiographically , and teeth were obturated using gutta - percha ( arya dent , tehran , iran ) and ah - plus sealer ( dentsply , konstanz , germany ) by lateral condensation technique
. then the extruded cones were cut off 3 mm below the orifice and compacted vertically .
teeth were randomly divided into five groups . in groups wmta and gmta , 3 mm of white and grey mta ( mta angelus , londrina , pr , brazil ) plug was placed in root canal below the orifice , respectively . in groups
dba + wmta and dba + gmta , two layers of dba ( clearfil se bond , kurary , okayama , japan ) was applied in access cavity and light cured for 40 seconds and then 3 mm of wmta and gmta was placed in root canal below the orifice , respectively .
after complete cleaning of the access cavity , a moistened cotton pellet was placed in access cavity and coronal access was sealed with coltozol ( coltene , altstatten , switzerland ) for 24 hours .
after that , temporary filling was removed and the teeth were restored with resin composite ( z100 , 3 m , usa ) .
the last 10 teeth served as control , with no dba and mta and restored with resin composite . at the baseline , color measurement of all teeth
was recorded with a colorimeter ( minolta cr-300 ; minolta , osaka , japan ) .
measurements were repeated 3 times for each specimen , and the mean values of data were calculated .
the teeth were kept in artificial saliva for 6 months , whereas artificial saliva was replenished each two weeks . at this point
, color readings were made using the colorimeter in the manner described for baseline readings .
the calculation of the color variation e * between the 2 color measurements is as follows :
( 1)e=[(l)2+(a)2+(b)2]1/2.l refers to the lightness coordinate with value ranging from zero ( black ) to 100 ( white ) .
the values a and b are chromaticity coordinates in the red - green axis and the yellow - blue axis , respectively .
preliminary analysis with kolmogorof - smirnov test was used to confirm the normal distribution of the data .
the results were analyzed by t - test , with the significance level defined as = 0.05 .
all teeth showed discoloration after 6 months . the mean discoloration after 6 months is shown in figure 1 .
the mean tooth discoloration in wmta group was significantly more than dba + wmta and control groups .
there was no significant difference between dba + wmta group and control group in mean discoloration .
the teeth in gmta group also showed significantly more discoloration than dba + gmta and control groups .
there was no significant difference between gmta group and wmta group in mean tooth discoloration , as well as for dba + gmta and dba + wmta groups .
mta has been recognized as a bioactive material that is hard tissue conductive , hard tissue inductive , and biocompatible , so the applications of this material have been rapidly expanding in dentistry . despite such good characteristic , mta has some drawbacks including discoloration potential , difficult handling properties , long setting time , high cost , and absence of a known solvent . our study revealed that when gmta was placed below the root canal orifice , the crown of teeth , especially in the cervical area , showed significant tooth discoloration after 6 months .
this result was coinciding with other studies that showed tooth discoloration after using gmta [ 9 , 10 , 13 ] .
due to the potential discoloration of teeth treated with gmta , the manufacturer introduced a new formula of mta with an off - white color .
however , this study showed that the application of wmta may also cause tooth discoloration .
this can be attributed to the fact that although the concentration of carborundum ( al2o3 ) , periclase ( mgo ) , and feo has been lowered in wmta compared to gmta , these metal oxides are still present in wmta and can cause tooth discoloration .
jacobovitz and de lima used wmta for the treatment of inflammatory internal root resorption . they observed grey discoloration of teeth after 20 months .
boutsioukis et al . which examined the efficiency of two techniques for removal of wmta from root canals also reported dark discoloration of most mta fillings .
application of two layers of dba before using mta may prevent tooth discoloration produced by both wmta and gmta .
this can be related to the sealing ability of dba that seals dentinal tubules in access cavity and below the orifice before mta application .
this process makes a surface that prevents any contamination and remaining mta powder in the access cavity during insertion .
remaining powder has a potential to degrade and make colorant material such as feo . according to the results of this study
, it can be recommended to seal dentinal tubules by dba before using both mtas to prevent further tooth discoloration .
since dba may interfere with proper sealing ability of mta or have a possible interference with the release of calcium via dentin tubules , it is advisable to conduct other studies to evaluate the effect of dba on these properties of mta . | pubmed |
the prime drivers of big data over the past decade have been the www , social media , ecommerce , and enterprise information systems , with data and services being consolidated in public and private data centers . however , _
sensing at the edge _ of the network is accelerating many - fold .
this is enabled through infrastructure like smart cities that are being deployed globally , lifestyle devices like wearables and smart appliances , and observations collected _ ad hoc _ through crowd - sourcing over smart phones @xcite . a large class of this data streaming from the edge can be attributed to the _ internet of things ( iot ) _ , where the convergence of commodity sensors , accessible communications , and the need for intelligent infrastructure management is driving this exponential growth . the traditional model of acquiring and processing this data from the edge to offer useful services has been through _ cloud computing_. these large cloud data centers host computing and storage infrastructure with high bandwidth connectivity , and allow iot applications and services to be hosted remotely @xcite .
their on - demand access to seemingly infinite resources accessed through simple web service apis , combined with the pay - as - you - go billing model that capitalizes on economies of scale have made cloud computing popular for supporting millions of clients at the edge . at the same time ,
two key challenges emerge with this hub - and - spoke model .
public cloud data centers are globally distributed , but typically limited to one or a few per country ( depending on the size ) .
this means that the network distance from the edge to the cloud results in round trip time ( rtt ) are in the order of @xmath0 of milliseconds , just in terms of latency @xcite .
many iot applications are _ latency sensitive _ , be they demand prediction for smart power grids @xcite or voice responses in apple siri .
consequently , hosting the analytics and decision making in the cloud can compromise their performance @xcite .
similarly , video is emerging as a major source of data from the edge , from urban surveillance and atm cameras that are part of the infrastructure , to personal body cameras and crowd - sourced recordings from phones @xcite . here
, the _ bandwidth _ required to push high fidelity video streams to the cloud is prohibitive , and this further increases the rtt if the video analytics on the cloud has to control edge devices , like zooming a ptz camera or detecting faces in real - time .
the has led to a design paradigm of processing at the edge to supplement , or replace , cloud computing @xcite .
also called _ edge computing _ or _ mobile cloud _
@xcite , these are typically used in vertically integrated applications where a part of the processing and analytics happens on the edge device while the cloud is used for coordination and data archival . for e.g. , a fitbit fitness watch may pre - process and visualize data on the smart phone before archiving to the cloud .
however , edge computing suffers from several deficiencies .
the edge platforms tend to be constrained devices , with battery capacity or memory often being the limiting factor rather than even compute capability .
this can cause resource contention if multiple iot applications need to be deployed concurrently @xcite . also , there are no well - defined or robust runtime or management platforms for composing generic edge computing applications , comparable to the virtualization or service - based architectures exposed in cloud computing . as a result ,
edge computing is limited to bespoke solutions .
_ fog computing _
@xcite , also known as _ cloudlets _
@xcite , were introduced by satyanarayanan , et al . , and popularized by cisco as a complementary resource - rich layer that sits between the edge device and the cloud .
@xcite suggest that this layer be one network hop away from the edge to offer both low and predictable latencies to support gaming and video conference services .
the cloudlets are meant to serve as small - scale data centers that are placed closer to the edge @xcite , where often both the generators of the observations and the consumers of the analytics reside . at the same time
, the fog layer can offer easier manageability of resources as services , and possibly a feasible business model similar to the popular clouds . in this
regard , fog computing has similarities with _ content distribution network ( cdn ) _ , that sit close to the edge for low latency delivery of content , typically static or slow changing and populated from the cloud , but are otherwise passive hosts . @xcite considers cloudlets as a `` cdn in reverse '' , with the edge populating the cloudlet , and the cloudlet serving data to the cloud . at the same time
, the fog can also actively host services and analytics closer to the edge than , even , cdn . from a societal perspective , fog computing also becomes relevant when there are network outages that restrict or remove the ability to reach the cloud data center . for e.g. , the _ cyclone vardah _ that hit chennai , india in dec .
2016 damaged a trans - oceanic optical cable connecting india with singapore and europe , where many commercial data centers are located . in future , as critical services such as water , power and transport are controlled by smart algorithms , hosting them in a fog layer with peering mechanism allows a graceful degradation of functionality even in the absence of access to the cloud , rather than cause a debilitating loss of city services .
however , it is important neither to over - state the potential of fog computing nor to dismiss it as hype . despite the existence of the concept for several years
now , commercial deployments of fog computing are yet to take off . part of the reason is that there are still an inadequate number of widely deployed or critical applications that find the fog to be essential . there is a also lack of clarity on the application model , runtime and management environments for a fog platform . and
lastly , a sustainable business model and service providers are still evolving .
so it is useful to take a _
critical look _ at fog computing as a _ prospective _ pervasive platform . in this paper , we attempt to characterize some of the key features of the system design and computing architecture of fog computing ; the application features , particularly from iot use - cases , that motivate the need for fog computing ; and lastly the programming models and abstractions that can be leveraged to bridge the gap between the applications and the systems for designing intuitive runtime platforms .
several papers offer desiderata for fog computing and its concepts .
many tend to be superficial or narrowly defined .
cisco subsumes the fog into the edge ( or vice versa ) , there by discounting widely - available devices like smart phones and raspberry pis deployed as part of smart city infrastructure @xcite .
@xcite attempts to define fog computing , but views it from the limited prism of network management and connectivity .
several papers on cloudlets offer exemplar applications that are actually deployed , but fail to offer an overarching technical view of this space @xcite .
others propose a programming model for composing applications that run across mobile , fog and cloud layers as a platform as a service ( paas ) , but limit it to a rigid hierarchy @xcite .
@xcite attempts a similar effort as our paper , but favor mobile devices rather than edge devices at large . the latter , many of which can be part of an iot infrastructure , are key .
@xcite discuss the role of fog computing on iot applications , and highlight open issues .
these are further discussed in the related work section ( [ sec : related ] ) . here ,
however , we go a step further and provide intrinsic dimensions and capabilities of fog computing that should be of interest to platform developers and application designers , while recognizing that this is still an emerging space .
these features distinguish the fog from traditional mobile or cloud computing but _ form a continuum_. these characteristics are as yet inadequately studied in the context of a holistic edge , fog and cloud computing eco - system .
we also motivate the problem space with emerging , rather than futuristic , applications .
we make the following specific contributions in this paper : 1 .
we characterize the _ expected capabilities of a fog computing system _ , and lay them in the context of existing edge / mobile and cloud computing architectures .
we highlight dimensions that distinguish these alternative , but inter - linked , resource layers ( [ sec : arch ] ) .
we review the _ application requirements _ that motivate the need for a fog layer , and identify the gaps posed by a cloud - only or edge+cloud model .
we also offer case studies of applications and their features ( [ sec : apps ] ) .
we highlight the possible _ runtime and middleware capabilities , and application models _ required in a fog layer , while recognizing that the fog platform will need to adapt to the unique needs of applications and the actual manifestation of the fog system ( [ sec : platform ] ) .
lastly , we _ discuss _ the gap between potential and reality of fog computing , and identify challenges that need to be overcome and solutions that are possible in this evolutionary phase ( [ sec : discuss ] ) .
there exist various overlapping definitions of what fog computing is , in literature .
we first summarize some of these views , and then take up a more detailed characterization .
* satyanarayanan , et al , @xcite state that cloudlets , synonymous with fog computing @xcite , are a resource - rich ( cluster of ) computers that are located one hop away from the mobile devices .
they have gigabit interconnect , and high bandwidth , through wireless to the mobile device and through wan to the internet .
the cloudlets offer a `` data center in a box '' close to the mobile device in order to reduce the network latency and bandwidth - induced latency to support interactive applications . *
cisco @xcite views fog computing as offering resources like compute , storage and networking similar to clouds , with support for virtualization and multi - tenancy .
these are geo - distributed to offer low and predictable latencies to client applications that are mobile or part of the infrastructure .
they do conceive of the fog as having modest resource capabilities , ranging from an edge network router to a high - end server .
* @xcite define fog computing as a large collection of heterogeneous and decentralized devices , communicating among themselves to store data and process tasks , that can be leased to users to support basic network functions or sandboxed applications .
they take a communication - centric view of fog computing , with 4g/5 g connectivity enabling the fog layer and software defined network ( sdn ) management pushed to the fog . from the above definitions , among many others , fog computing is seen as a resource layer that fits between the edge devices and the cloud data centers , with features that may resemble either .
hence , it is worth comparing and contrasting the characteristics of the fog computing system architecture relative to the capabilities of edge and cloud computing .
there are several resource and performance characteristics that distinguish these three layers , as captured in a pyramid structure in fig .
[ fig : pyramid:1 ] .
chief among them , serving as the fundamental motivation , are the _ network characteristics_. the fog is close to the edge in the network topology .
hence , it has a lower latency for access in _ both _ directions , i.e. , serving content from fog to edge , and pushing data from edge to fog @xcite .
whether it is at a 1-hop or multi - hop depends on the deployment .
further , the bandwidth between the edge and fog is also higher ( e.g. , using wifi ) than from the edge to the cloud ( e.g. , using cell networks ) .
the fog is also expected to have a high - bandwidth and reliable link to the internet @xcite .
the connectivity between the edge and the fog may be less robust than between the fog and the cloud due to the use of wireless links for the last mile @xcite . in these regards ,
the fog layer is analogous to a cdn but typically closer to the edge @xcite .
the _ storage capacity and data longevity _ of fog layer is much higher than the edge devices , though more limited than clouds .
this storage can be used to cache large datasets that are useful to edge devices , such as apps or virtual machine ( vm ) images that have to be installed on devices for smart city infrastructure , or snapshots of historic data @xcite .
but more interestingly , the fog serves as a `` reverse cdn '' to allow edge devices to push data to the cloud @xcite .
this allows scenarios where data is staged in the fog and periodically pushed to the cloud for archival , potentially after some pre - processing such as deduplication @xcite .
further , edge devices can also access data pushed up to the fog by other edge devices as well @xcite . at the same time
, the fog layer also offers _ compute resources _ that have a higher capacity and reliability than the edge but to a smaller scale than cloud data centers @xcite .
this resource capability can be used to host applications and services that range from video analytics as a service for processing video frames close to the edge or directory services where devices register and access location - sensitive configuration for mobile phones @xcite .
the sheer number of fog appliances will dwarf the number of cloud data centers ( even if not their cumulative compute power ) , just as the number of edge devices number in the billions .
this makes _
manageability _ of the fog more challenging , but easier than the edge .
the economies of scales will also come into play if fog hardware is standardized , similar to commodity smart phones or shipping containers with cloud hardware .
this can make fog computing affordable and ( if the edge device is not captive ) cheaper than edge computing , though clouds will retain their _ pricing _ advantage .
lastly , the _ energy profile _ can influence the capability and availability of some resources .
edge devices are often concerned with battery life , and the choice of using specific edge features may depend on current battery level @xcite .
cloud data centers reduce their energy footprint , but to limit operational costs @xcite .
the fog layer is expected to run off grid power and , like the cloud , be conscious of energy use to ensure fair pricing @xcite .
but there may be cases of remote deployments where the fog may run off renewables like solar where energy conservation may be a primary goal .
besides network distance , it is also worth considering the physical distance between the three computing paradigms , and their accessibility by clients . in fig .
[ fig : physical ] , four quadrants are formed from considering whether the resources within a layer are _ physically centralized or distributed ( y axis ) _ , and whether their _ access is global or restricted ( x axis)_. resources in a cloud data center are centrally located , but depending on whether the cloud is public or private , are available to any client in a pay - as - you - go model , or only to users who are part of the private corporation @xcite .
that said , public cloud providers host multiple data centers that are geographically distributed , sometimes several in a country or continent , while the number of large private data centers for an enterprise tends to be more limited .
we can compare edge and fog resource distribution and access along a similar scale .
edge resources such as smart phones and set top boxes are distributed far and wide , but the access to them are restricted to individual users or managed applications @xcite .
fog resources are also geographically distributed to be close to the edge , but not as dispersed though much more than cloud data centers .
additional specializations , on whether there is a fog for each city block , one for the whole city or other variants , depend on the business models and applications that will evolve .
one also expects the fog to offer as a shared , pay - as - you - go iaas or paas model @xcite .
the distributed nature of edge and fog resources increases their _ attack and failure surface_. there is a high chance of some device or fog server failing or a network link dropping , and resiliency has to be built into the platform and application if necessary @xcite .
clouds being more centralized are single points of failures , but cloud fabrics and big data platforms internalize faults within the data center .
but , as mentioned , natural disasters can cause these central hubs to get islanded , and bugs and security breaches can cause massive data loss .
the access restrictions on private clouds and edge devices translates to a _
zone of trust _ for applications and services hosted on them , which enables sensitive data and services to be hosted on them .
fog and public clouds , however , are designed as shared resources with _ multi - tenancy _ , which require higher measures of security and sand - boxing between different applications or users , using containers or hypervisors @xcite .
that said , there may be fog architectures where the resources are deployed for specific applications or organization ( e.g. , a smart city municipality ) and not available for rent , similar to a private cloud @xcite .
further , the fog layer may sit at the boundary between the public and private network .
for e.g. , as part of the iisc smart campus project , there are hundreds of edge devices and sensors connected to the campus lan that monitor the water , power and road network , and fog servers on the dmz are connected both to the private lan and to the public wan .
this makes them well - suited to run proxy services that translate from one zone of trust to another , one service layer to another ( e.g. , coap to http ) , or one network protocol to another ( e.g. , ipv6 to ipv4 ) .
it helps to understand the impact of mobility on these three resource layers as this impacts the communications , applications and platform design .
we distinguish between mobility of the _ physical resource _
, discussed here , and mobility of the logical applications , which we examine later .
cloud data centers , obviously , are not mobile though their platforms can ease the mobility of data and applications among their geo - distributed data centers .
however , spatial mobility at the edge layer is frequent through not universal .
edge mobility is exemplified in ubiquitous smart phones , connected vehicles , and drones , while they remain static in , say , traffic cameras and smart power meters @xcite .
likewise , the fog layer can also be manifest as a static or mobile resource platform @xcite .
a fog server can be installed at fixed sites such as a coffee shop or the airport , or on mobile vehicles such as taxi cabs or trains .
[ fig : mobility ] captures these scenarios .
this mobility can have consequences on the link between the edge and the fog , or from the edge to the public or private network , and these depend on the communication protocols used .
however , we need to recognize that mobility can cause the network connectivity to be intermittent @xcite .
this can cause a transient loss of access to data or compute resources between the edge and the fog or the cloud , and the fog and the cloud .
but , in technologies where the access is based on physical proximity , such as bluetooth , near field communication ( nfc ) or emerging line - of - sight technologies like millimeter wave , the disconnection can be permanent @xcite . while we do not expect this ephemeral behavior for links between the fog and the cloud , such cases are possible in interaction among edge devices or with the fog . for e.g. ,
we use the notion of a `` data sherpa '' @xcite to transfer observed data from a static sensor ( edge ) to a mobile smart phone ( edge ) using bluetooth when they are close by , and then use the smart phone to push the data to the fog or cloud .
but the interaction between the two edges is opportunistic , not planned or repeatable @xcite .
similarly , users in a train can use their personal devices with the fog servers in the coach to access media or make use of a high - speed internet , but only while they are riding .
connected cars ( fog ) can peer with nearby vehicles to share information on road condition and collaboratively navigate traffic @xcite . as a result ,
depending on the mobility of these two layers , the application and platform will need to be designed based on _ permanent , transient , periodic , or ephemeral connectivities _ between the layers and within the layers which can determine the _ reliability of access _ to data , storage , network and computing resources .
lastly , applications may also relate spatial proximity with _ trust and context_. fog layers physically close to the edge may be trusted by the edge applications to share sensitive data or for the fog to offer services .
this is already used to start cars using a `` key fob '' present in the car rather than a key in the ignition , or using nfc to share contacts or bluetooth to pair devices .
this can be leveraged more actively by applications for trusted interactions between the edge and fog layers .
this closeness also offers context for the interaction and can be used to serve content relevant to the person from the fog @xcite .
in this section , we go in - depth into the characteristics and requirements of applications that are well - suited to different forms of fog resources , in concert with the edge and cloud resources .
we also offer detailed use cases on fog applications .
similar to physical mobility of the resources , we can have logical movement of applications between edge , fog and cloud layers .
the entity that moves can be a _ process _
( e.g. , analytics , services ) , _ data _
( e.g. , video streams , device images ) or _ event _ ( e.g. , control signals , emergency notifications ) .
each have their own requirements from the resources .
processes require appropriate execution environments in the resource layer and adequate compute and memory capacity .
while virtualized clouds offer the most flexibility in this regard with various vm images and sizes available , fog is expected to have a similar flexibility using containers or hypervisors @xcite .
edge may be the most constrained in meeting dependencies , and the choices may be limited .
data movement requires bandwidth and storage to be available between the layers , and latency may be a concern as well .
these sizes may range from kilobytes for configuration files to gigabytes to move high - fidelity observations to data archives @xcite .
events are a special category as they are by definition light - weight , and they serve as control signals that prompt an action . they typically require low latency transfer from source to sink , and the ability for the receiving layer to perform the action @xcite .
there are four major _ logical mobility models _ for the source , the sink , and their direction for this movement , as shown in fig .
[ fig : app : mobility ] .
the first shows the logical entity move from edge to fog to cloud , such as moving observation streams from edge to cloud for archival , with the fog performing filtering or pre - processing @xcite .
the second shows the entity move from cloud to edge , for e.g. , flashing a new device image into a pi deployed in the field , with the image cached in the fog .
unlike these two `` open loop '' models , iot applications often have a `` closed loop '' that consists of observe , decide and act , and the last two modes indicate these feedback cycles . for e.g. , the data source can be on the edge , decisions are made at the fog and/or cloud , and the notification arrives back at the edge for a response @xcite .
similarly , the cloud could provide a data stream to the fog or edge that respond back with a control message to enact a service call in the cloud .
of course , subsets of these paths may be relevant for an application as well , e.g. , start at the fog , move to cloud and then to edge .
there are several application qos requirements that can drive the mix of resource layers to be considered . _
latency and bandwidth _ are two obvious factors for applications , and @xcite has earlier grouped applications based on their ability to withstand such delay . _ inelastic applications _
require real - time processing typically related to safety of humans or equipment such as autonomous vehicles , or near real - time processing for , say , applications consuming transient sensor streams @xcite .
the latency accumulates across each layer that the data passes through , and the fog may offer a better pair - wise cumulative latency and bandwidth with the edge and the cloud , compared to directly between the two . _ elastic applications _ are delay - tolerant and designed for off - line or batch processing , such as surveys using drones for planning @xcite . the _ robustness _ of the application becomes important as well .
mission - critical applications that operate city infrastructure such as power grids or traffic signaling may require deterministic network connectivity and computing capacity even during disasters , that may be better provided close to the edge or fog @xcite . on the other hand ,
if the robustness relies on instantaneous availability of large computing capacity or scalable services , say for supporting periodic events at stadiums , clouds offer this flexibility provided redundancy of communication channels and data centers are built in .
lastly , _ cost and user base _ can play a major factor in the use of various resources . for applications that have a growing user community
, scaling based on an elastic service - based model offered in the cloud or the fog allows them to pay proportional to their community size and revenue @xcite .
sometimes , applications coupled to consumer hardware , like autonomous cars and wearables , come with in - built ( free ) computing capability , on the device or a smart phone , that can ( or should ) be leveraged .
others like city utilities with a slow - changing population may wish to have captive resources self - managed at the edge and fog due to the scale that can be leveraged , and complemented by the cloud @xcite . sometimes , the resource availability itself may increase based on the demand from these applications , such as cloud data centers or cell phone towers coming up in regions of revenue growth .
_ privacy and security _ is a growing concern as the number of connected systems grow .
there may be explicit corporate policies or national laws that do not allow applications to move data or services outside network or geographical boundaries @xcite . here
, the edge and the fog may be critical to meet performance needs as also legal compliance .
on the other hand , cloud data centers in general have stronger physical and digital security systems in place that may surpass what can be provided for widely distributed edge and fog devices that may operate in hostile environments @xcite .
iot applications are often designed as _ cyber physical social systems ( cpss ) _ , that span data and software ( cyber ) , infrastructure and devices ( physical ) , and human interaction ( social ) .
in some cases , the application is intrinsically tied to specific devices ( e.g. , drones ) @xcite . in others
, they may have explicit dependencies on computing infrastructure or resource capabilities . for e.g. ,
a video classification may require model - training to take place on gpus or fpgas , which may be available only on the edge or fog .
the application may also be coupled to a particular user who is mobile , and it will need to use logical mobility to move state and services to the resource that is physically closest to the user @xcite . consequently , some of the applications may be tightly - coupled or constrained to those cyber and physical systems .
there is a global push toward smart cities and india is poised to upgrade over 100 cities as part of a national initiative @xcite . as part of a _ light - pole computing _ pilot , several city blocks in bangalore are installing video cameras , environmental sensors , edge computing platforms ( e.g. , raspberry pi ) and , at each city block , accelerated fog computing platforms ( e.g. , nvidia jetson tx1 ) .
given the advances in deep learning , video surveillance in urban environments is essential not just for public safety but also as a proxy for ambient observations . for e.g.
, these analytics can be used to automatically identify parking violations , classify vehicles and people , generate visual summaries for consumption by safety agencies , and even blur regions for privacy @xcite .
training the neural network models for classification is computationally costly , and the source video streams at the edge have large sizes as well .
training may be required as frequently as every few hours to adapt to local conditions .
classification using trained models is faster , but even gpu accelerated fog platforms can process only hundreds of frames per second . here
, the training can be done in batch but moving the compute and data to the fog saves bandwidth .
the classification can move to the edge or fog , based on latency needs . at night ,
when women s safety is a concern , real - time needs trump daytimes use cases of detecting parking violations . as an example of a feedback control loop
, the ptz camera can be controlled by the analytics to automatically zoom into features of vehicles .
safety situations detected at the edge can trigger an alert to spatially proximate smart phones , or notify officers through the cloud @xcite .
the edge and fog platforms can also host other iot applications from public utilities that tap into the video or sensor streams for event - analytics @xcite .
the _ los angeles smart grid _ will serve over @xmath1 customers in the largest public utility in the us @xcite .
net - connected smart meters observe power demand at households and industries and report them periodically back to the utility every few minutes .
these run off 2 g or p2p communication models .
further , scada systems at hundreds of city feeders collect high - frequency data on voltage and current quality across multiple phases , often at khz rates .
_ demand - response ( dr ) optimization _ refers to shaping or shifting power demand to match supply capacity @xcite . here , liability and privacy concerns mean that demand - response and load control decisions happen at multiple - levels .
the utility uses global but coarse - grained data to run demand forecasts and determine the curtailment level required @xcite .
it then notifies the customer gateway , say an edge device for a consumer or a fog device for a campus like usc , of the curtailment required and the discount ( or penalty ) pricing .
these gateways then take local decisions to determine curtailment strategies and control , say a smart appliance or an electric car , or centrally change set - points of hvac systems across campus buildings .
while the dr feedback loop can tolerate delays of several seconds or minutes , another smart grid application is one of _ state estimation _ to determine the health of the distribution network . here , computational models run over fine - grained power quality measurements from feeders to detect instability , and take rapid response on the edge to avoid the whole network from being affected
there are distributed state estimation models that are well suited for fog devices , with periodic updates pushed to the cloud and global aggregates pushed back .
as one can imagine , cyber - security concerns of such critical infrastructure eliminate the possibility of having multi - tenancy on these fog resources .
lastly , drones offer a novel and emerging platform that highlight the role of mobility in edge and fog computing .
swarms of these autonomous platforms are being put to use for asset monitoring for gas pipelines or city infrastructure .
drones have on - board navigation and environmental sensors , visual / ir cameras , and sometimes even actuators ( e.g. , probes , grapples ) @xcite .
they have wireless tethers with mobile or static base - stations , often on a line - of - sight , that act as the fog layer .
upon return , these drones are charged by the base station and their data off - loaded before the next sortie .
static base stations will have high - speed connectivity to the cloud , while mobile ones may rely on 4 g .
the drones perform on - board real - time edge computing for navigation @xcite , combined with control signals from the fog , which is required for its survival .
additional processing of observations for applications may depend on the spare computing capacity , battery levels and the elasticity needs of the application .
the mobility of the drones and the base allows p2p mechanisms to be effected between the drones using high - speed millimeter wave line - of - sight communication or even between multiple bases . this can be used to move data or processes among them to conserve battery or reduce application latency , such as a mini - drones with constrained resources transmitting data to larger drones while in - flight @xcite .
fog computing , even as a concept , is evolving and as a result , there is limited insight on what the _ application runtime and management platform _ will turn out to be .
they have the possibility of incorporating a service model similar to the cloud as they are not resource - starved like the edge , but may also inherit some requirements of mobility and performance - sensitivity seen in the edge @xcite . here , we discuss how the system and application characteristics of fog computing influence the features and abstractions offered by its platform .
one of the key gaps in the realization of fog computing is the lack of a platform ecosystem to design and run applications that can leverage the fog , in conjunction with edge and cloud layers .
there are two key parts to this : a _ fabric _ for device management , and a _ platform _ for application runtime management .
cloud computing fabrics expose every resource `` as a service '' , and this in part is a reason for its success @xcite .
fabrics like openstack manage , schedule and instantiate vm images and instances , block and table storage , and networking capacity .
virtualization allows applications and big data platforms designed for desktop and cluster computing work equally well on clouds .
device management and application platforms on the edge is a challenge .
edge computing is still done in either an _ ad hoc _ manner , or tightly coupled to a smart phone platform like android using sandboxed `` apps '' .
there are emerging iot specifications like ietf core , oasis mqtt and onem2 m to enable management , data transfer and control of edge and embedded devices .
iot edge management software like azure iot gateway , amazon aws greengrass and vmware liota are starting to be available .
application platforms like apache edgent and minifi attempt to make logic deployment and migration on the edge easier . however , this is still evolving .
fog computing is at an even earlier stage of platform maturity , but can gain from advances in both cloud and edge . slimmed - down versions of cloud fabrics could manage clusters of fog devices , though they may have to operate in a wide - area network , while fogs that are resource - light can make use of platform software for the edge @xcite .
an iaas model for fog resources would offer the most flexibility , but interoperability of apis becomes even more important compared to clouds
large - scale deployment of fog resources will take time , and utilizing resources from different providers , like `` roaming '' using cell - phone providers , is essential @xcite .
containerization like ` lxc ` and docker are likely to be more favored for fog rather than hypervisors , though advances like ubuntu s ` lxd ` may make linux vms responsive while also offering capabilities like live - migration which can be invaluable for mobile fog resources @xcite .
the execution environment offered by edge , fog and cloud is inherently distributed , and the application space is vast as well .
there are many application definition models used in such scenarios such as control flows , data flows , event - driven models @xcite , and so on
. directed acyclic graphs ( dags ) are popular for capturing flow dependencies in complex distributed applications , and are widely used for cloud and edge computing @xcite . at the same time
, latency sensitive applications may prefer an event - driven model that react rapidly to changing situations @xcite .
the ability to encode priorities among tasks and temporal processing guarantees for events will be crucial as well for mission - critical systems . besides latency , energy and costs are likely to be important parts of the application specification @xcite .
geo - fencing policies may also limit the movement of data or services to specific resources .
the data flowing between loosely coupled parts of an application may be based on _ streams , micro - batches or files _ , again depending on the latency and processing costs .
while streams offer a low - latency data transfer for sensor observations , micro - batches have grown popular off - late as they offer a balance between managed latency and higher throughput by amortizing per - tuple overheads .
files are well suited for defining batch processing applications .
the ability to define specialized data structures , compression and transport mechanisms for distinct stream types such as audio and video may be necessary as well .
_ state _ is likely to play a key role in such applications , and the composition models need to offer a way to include it as a first - class entity .
the state may be associated with a user , device or session , and it will need to migrate across space ( edge / fog devices ) and time , and offer a context for execution @xcite .
another unique element of such application is the role of _ spatial proximity _ or location - awareness in determining actions . for e.g. ,
proximity of two devices bay trigger an action , such as a data transfer , and this may be dictated by their geo - location as well @xcite .
some may wish to explicitly couple the application definition with the placement of their constituent tasks , either for performance reasons ( e.g. , sensing task on edge , processing task on fog ) or for spatial locality to edge @xcite .
the application definition needs to be scheduled and coordinated in order to meet various qos goals such as latency , energy and monetary constraints .
this coordination can be done using different strategies .
three common orchestration model that are relevant in such a multi - layered and distributed resource environment are _ centralized , hierarchical _ and _ peer - to - peer ( p2p)_. we also distinguish between _ scheduling decisions _ , the _ flow of control signals _ and the _ flow of data _ , and different coordination models could be applied to these . _
centralized _ orchestration has a single service , either per application or for the platform , that is located in one of the three resource layers , and is responsible for making scheduling decisions , and coordinating the transfer of control signals and/or data items . for e.g. , in @xcite ,
a central resource management layer determines the best resources to schedule the incoming tasks using the monitoring information from the edge , fog and cloud resources .
this is simple to design but can suffer from high latencies and transfer costs , and is a single point of failure . while this orchestrator often runs in the cloud ( to coordinate across edge devices ) or the edge ( to interact with different cloud services ) , the fog layer could offer a sweet - spot for such a centralized coordinator . for e.g. ,
when a fog sits at the gateway between private and public networks , it is in the sole position of being able to judge the behavior of resources in the edge ( private ) and the cloud ( public ) @xcite .
a _ hierarchical _ architecture is a generalization of the centralized model , and allows only vertical communication of data and controls to take place between adjacent layers .
this is a natural fit for fog computing as it leverages both the bandwidth and latency benefits of the fog layer in accelerating these flows , as well as the compute benefits closer to the observation source @xcite .
often , the cloud forms the root of this tree and is used for global data aggregation and coordination .
local data analytics is delegated to cloudlets and further to the edge devices .
this allows a federated behavior that has shown to scale .
_ p2p _ is a form of distributed coordination that avoids a single point of failure . here
, peers in the same edge or fog layer can pass control and data directly among each other @xcite .
the horizontal communication channels may initially be setup by an entity that has a global picture of the resources .
this is typically done at the cloud or the fog , or one of the edge devices that serves as a leader . there
simple component based models for composing and executing p2p applications , as well as complex ones that use distributed hash table ( dht ) to maintain an overlay network over peers that frequently enter and leave the system .
for example , in @xcite the fog devices peer amongst each other for content delivery and service provisioning for improving the performance .
similarly @xcite consider a hierarchical architecture where proximate smart traffic lights coordinate among themselves to send green traffic wave or alert the approaching vehicles . in a _ hybrid _
model , there are no strict limitations on the flow of control or data flows , and all layers are seen as having resources of heterogeneous characteristics . while there can be interconnections among resources within each layer ( cloud , fog , edge ) , communication
can also take place vertically @xcite .
this can help in different situations .
if a higher layer is not reachable due to network failure or resource unavailability , then the tasks can be accomplished within the lower layers itself though with a graceful degradation of the qos @xcite .
similarly , if a fog layer is unable to reach an edge device , it can replicate the last state of the application running on it to a different edge device .
such hybrid strategies are likely to require more complex coordination , but can potentially improve the resilience of the application .
a fog computing platform has to be responsive to various forms of _ dynamism_. as identified before , there can be resource mobility at the edge and fog layers . the applications may also impose requirements on logical mobility of processes and data .
further , there may be changes in the data generation rates , network behavior or energy levels of batteries that requires reactive strategies @xcite .
thus , the runtime environment should offer monitoring capabilities to determine when such adaptation is required , and provide transparent mechanisms for enacting these changes @xcite .
this may even require _ changing the coordination strategy _ from , say , centralized to p2p .
migration _ may involve moving just state from one service to another , moving an entire application and its dependencies , or moving a vm or container as a whole . for e.g. ,
@xcite migrate the user s data from one cloudlet to another as per the mobility of the user in order to minimize latency . depending on whether the edge and or the fog resources are physically mobile , we may need to preemptively off - load to a different resource or layer when proximity or connectivity is going to be lost , or periodically save state to the cloud @xcite . for real - time applications or those that have a closed control loop are particularly sensitive to mobility and require careful platform design .
often , these preclude the use of mobile resources , or retain the decision logic in a single resource .
for e.g. , @xcite , perform video analytics to blur the scenes of movies based on the mental state of the user with a medical condition , but offload the signal processing task to a static fog server .
batch applications offer the most flexibility and can efficiently make use of mobile edge and fog resources to opportunistically offload the tasks or data as and when resources are available . for e.g.
, mini drones may be able to offload their data to larger drones or to a fog server at the base - station when they come within range @xcite .
there have been several early papers that conceptualize the idea of fog computing and cloudlets .
cisco @xcite popularized the notion of fog computing as a complementary computing layer from cloud that is driven by distinct applications that require low and predictable latencies .
they discuss the importance of multi - tenancy on the fog layer while ensuring mission - critical operation , using a `` foglet '' as a software agent on the fog layer to manage the local operations and interface with the cloud .
we go beyond this , and discriminate between edge devices and the fog layer , and discuss the interaction between all three layers .
we also include mobility as first class entity , not just at the edge but also at the fog layer .
further , while a centralized , distributed or hierarchical models are mentioned , we contrast between control flows and data flows that may each use a different interaction model . @xcite introduced the concept of cloudlets as resource - rich infrastructure that is within one network hop of the mobile edge device , consistent with the concept of fog computing , as a second - level data center that is proximate to mobile devices at the edge @xcite .
they offer examples of the latency benefits for augmented reality and face recognition applications , nut these treat cloudlets more as a `` cdn in reverse '' to avoid latency and bandwidth costs .
they use vms used to deploy and manage applications , either through active migration or of state overlays over existing vm images .
they also discuss the business model for cloudlets , spanning between retain owners and service providers .
@xcite attempt to define fog computing , but views it from the narrow prism of network management and connectivity . they also tabulate various features and challenges in brief .
our interest in this paper is from the application , platform and middleware perspective .
we further consider the system features and the applications that benefit or need fog .
some early research investigates platform and application models for fog computing .
@xcite propose a programming model for composing applications that run across mobile ( edge ) , fog and cloud layers as a platform as a service ( paas ) .
they offer a multi - way 3-level tree model where the computation is rooted in the cloud , resources are elastically acquired in the cloud and fog layers , and communication is possible between cloud and fog , or fog and edge .
a strictly hierarchical model while simple , limits the flexibility in application composition .
their example applications do not consider a role for the cloud either , though their apis support it .
this degenerates to a client - server model between the edges and their fog parent .
further , the interactions between edge devices and fog layer should be actively used as well , rather than only vertical interactions .
lastly , while mobility of the edge is discussed , this does not consider when the fog can be mobile as well .
the role of virtualization in enabling cloud computing is discussed in @xcite , and they see a similar role for fog computing as well .
they conceive of a vm encapsulating all necessary dependencies for an edge application or user to be hosted on a cloudlet within 1 hop of the edge , with this vm moving with the edge user to remain at 1-hop distance .
this virtualization architecture should expose api for the developers to offload data and processing , synchronization of data among replicas , discovery of cloudlet resources , and the migration of the vms across cloudlets .
however , we take a broader platform view and discuss the possible architectural designs for the fog .
other literature examine specific applications that benefit from the fog layer .
@xcite discuss the role of fog computing for iot as edge computing alone is inadequate to deal with multiple iot applications .
fog helps with coordination of distributed edge devices and uses cloud resources .
they consider sense - and - actuate and stream processing as two programming models .
but we argue there can be more diverse application composition and coordination models .
@xcite discuss the need of fog computing for real - time applications such as sensing of gas pipelines , smart agriculture and control systems inside factories .
they consider a hierarchical architecture where the data is analyzed and processed at one level and then sent to the higher level for further aggregation and analysis .
other possible architectural designs and types of applications are missing .
similarly , @xcite also discuss the need of fog computing for smart city applications .
further they have looked into some of the privacy and security issues that are possible in fog computing .
what is lacking in these is a broader examination of application characteristics rather than examples that motivate the fog , which we address .
@xcite attempt a similar effort such as our paper , but limit their exercise to mobile devices rather than edge devices at large .
they recognize that the fog can be static or mobile , similar to entertainment systems in vehicles .
they highlight that fog can deliver location - aware content unlike cloud , but this reduces the value of a fog to that of a cdn , only closer to the edge .
however , it is important to note that many cloud services are capable of using geolocation using network or device gps to offer location sensitive information .
rather , we state that the physical proximity also offers a certain degree of trust by the client of the fog , and the ability to host rich interactive services , not just content .
their discussion on research problems delves more on the networking and communication between mobile / cloud and fog , and between fogs rather than on application and middleware . @xcite offer a brief survey of fog computing concepts , in which they include both resource poor devices ( which we refer to as edge ) and resource rich cloudlets and cisco s iox .
they highlight augmented reality , content delivery and mobile data analytics as three motivating applications to reduce the latency delays , and reduce bandwidth costs .
they do not offer any analysis of fog computing architecture or platform dimensions .
as before , network management using network virtualization and sdn appear as technical issues to tackle .
they identify the need for qos , programming apis , resource provisioning , security and billing as aspects to address .
@xcite present a survey and discuss a hierarchical fog - based architecture .
we discuss several alternative architectural and coordination designs rather than a one - size fits all .
they too consider iot applications but fail to present a taxonomy of the application characteristics that can benefit from fog as we do .
* _ programmability : _ it should be easy for the application developers to run their applications on the fog
. this will require the interface and the programming model to hide the complexities of fog computing .
fog components should also allow for application - specific customization and optimizations @xcite . * _ predicting demand : _ one of the major challenges for deployment of fog devices is to predict the users demand and accordingly determine the quantity of resources required at different locations @xcite .
thus it is a challenge to optimally place the fog devices at appropriate locations so as to serve the requests of nearby mobile users . * _ power and network consumption : _ tasks in fog devices are distributed across multiple locations compared to more centralized clouds @xcite . due to the distributed nature of computations , captive
local power supply and network connectivity will be important .
this can be a challenge for developing countries without @xmath2 power supply .
task placement may need to be optimized to minimize the power consumption , or leverage renewables like solar . *
_ where to push the tasks ? _ one has to decide how to partition an application and distribute the tasks among the three layers .
this depends on the application requirements @xcite . * _ security and fault tolerance : _ since fog resources are geographically distributed and can have multiple service providers , ensuring application and data security is a key challenge @xcite .
also , one needs to plan how to handle failures of fog devices .
when the nearby fog devices are inaccessible , users may need to push their applications to the remote fog or even the cloud , which may impact the performance of the applications . * _ fog providers and billing : _ fog computing services may be provided by internet , cloud and cell - phone service providers , retail merchants , or emerging `` gig economies '' like taxi or hotel aggregators . pricing and billing remains a challenge in terms of sustaining a commercial ecosystem or value added services @xcite .
moreover there are possible billing models such as _ consumption based _ where the users are billed as per their usage or _
subscription based _ where the users pay a fixed price monthly and can use the fog network - wide @xcite .
it is still early days for fog computing @xcite .
growth of fog has no where near kept up with the growth in edge devices .
so the pain - points or gaps of a lack of fog computing have not reached a threshold .
these are starting to emerge more in vertically integrated `` private '' scenarios rather than horizontal , reusable `` public '' ones , much in the way of cloud data centers being private to amazon , google and microsoft , before the business model fell into place for commercialization @xcite .
we do not have large scale deployments of fog computing or its commercial operation in a pay - as - you - go on - demand model like public clouds currently available .
but the need for it is growing and we can foresee several existing infrastructure operators evolving to offer fog services as well .
two prime contenders are _ operators of cell - phone towers _ who tend to have captive power , communications and space , and can complement this with computing resources @xcite , and _ taxi aggregators _ like uber and ola who are already offering value added services such as wifi and grocery delivery , and can incrementally extend this to a fog server hosted in the boot of their cab . at the same time , emerging infrastructure such as _ smart cities _ will see the organic growth of the fog layer , initially integrated as part of a vertical domain such as smart power grid or smart transportation ( e.g. , collocated with a transformer or traffic light , at each city block ) , and later offered as a horizontal resource shared by multiple city or commercial services @xcite .
such `` light - pole '' sensing and computing is already starting , as mentioned earlier . at the same time , not all mobile or iot applications will necessarily need or even benefit from having a fog computing layer .
for e.g. , as smart power meters are rolled out across los angeles , the largest public utility in the us , these meters record the electricity usage data at @xmath3 granularity to support demand - response optimization decisions that are taken periodically @xcite .
even with @xmath4 customers , this works out to about @xmath5 of data collected each day ( assuming a @xmath6 payload per observation ) , or about @xmath7 of distributed data collected per @xmath8 interval .
this is meager , even for a mega - city like los angeles , compared to the @xmath9 streamed by netflix during peak hours .
while there are other smart grid applications that may require higher sampling rates and data sizes ( e.g. , realtime analytics over phasor measurement units ( pmu ) data @xcite ) , these are still evolving .
so not every smart city or iot application requires low latency or high bandwidth or complex analytics .
the concept of utility computing itself existed long before cloud computing in its current form emerged as a feasible business model , with grid computing having meanwhile been tried , less successfully , in the academic community @xcite .
likewise , sensor networks and pervasive computing concepts existed a decade before the technologies converged to offer iot at massive scales .
likewise , the reality is that the gestation period for fog computing may be anywhere from a couple of years to a decade before it matures into a sustainable technology and business model .
in fact , one of the early analogies to fog computing was the _ google search appliance _ , which offered on - premises search capability for enterprises , with the cloud only for support .
but this died a natural death with network bandwidth improving and the cloud capabilities like deep - learning far out - stripping what was possible at the gsa .
so the eventual outcome of fog computing may indeed be different from what one might envision , but offering dimensions for characterization allows this eventual manifestation to fall at some point in the spectrum . | arxiv |
Glee 1. Chapter 1
She was more likely falling slowly and deep in love with her best friend, maybe that was why it hurt so much. And the lack of communication between them wasn't helping either.
Santana knew the moment she heard them singing, the moment she saw them looking into each others eyes, she knew that she had lost any type of hope that had begun to emerge within her. It was highly possible that it would be like that anyway, but she hoped.
She saw how Quinn acted all cozy and lovely next to that poor attempt of man that was Puck. And she could never understand why him. After all that had happened Quinn should have never got back with him, but apparently her friend was still just as stupid as ever.
Anyone was better for her than Puck, he wasn't right for her, so why Quinn couldn't see it?
So she couldn't understand why everyone seemed so fond about the idea of them together again, it was simply stupid. It was sick.
It's not like with this trip back home of all her fellows from Glee she was expecting something from her friend. She knew first hand that you could never expect something from Quinn. But maybe, just maybe, there was a window open for her. Because despite of everything, and despite that it had been over a year since that night they shared together on Will's failed wedding. They always talked with each other, day and night. Sometimes even in more than just a friendly way.
That's what gave Santana hope, they've been talked everyday since that 14 of february. Hell they even seemed to be into some kind of distance relationship or something. If Quinn wasn't the one calling or texting Santana, it was the other way around.
Her friendship was gradually growing, and so Santana's feelings.
She didn't know if it was all on her mind, but Santana could swear that on several times Quinn flirted with her. Even sometimes suggesting a visit to a hotel for a three-time thing. But Santana being Santana didn't paid attention to that, she didn't think she meant it either, and she didn't know if she was willing to lose another friendship for jump into the sex ship. Santana didn't want to risk losing all the progress with her friend either by just saying something stupid. Something like 'I would love to'.
Still so, she hoped.
She thought that maybe she could have a chance with her. A chance to treat her like she really deserves and not like some kind of trophy. A chance to feel her lips again, a chance to touch her body and make her feel right. But that wasn't going to happen anytime soon.
Luckily for her, Brittany was by her side all the time. Her other best friend and once girlfriend.
Santana would love to feel now what she felt for her once. There wasn't heartbreaking involved back then, everything was so easy, with Brittany everything was easy.
That's why she spent the last two days in town with her. Just watching disney movies and eating ice cream. She divided herself between Brittany and her mom, avoiding all media to not see a happy picture of Quinn and Puck walking around Lima like a fucking couple.
Santana wonder why. Why Quinn stopped calling or answer her messages. Maybe it was something she said? Maybe Quinn realized Santana's feelings and ran away from her gayness?
It didn't matter though, because there was already some space between them growing that was getting more and more difficult to fix as the time pass.
* * *
When the time finally came, that same morning when she was ready to hop into Kurt's car to get back to New York again, they told her that exact morning that they were staying two more days. Santana sarcastically thought that this trip couldn't get any better. She would had to get back now in a train with ten fat men smelling like homeless.
So she said goodbye to her mom -who couldn't stop asking her what was wrong all the time- and Brittany. They couldn't go to the train station with her so she arrived alone.
And she was kind of grateful when she saw a familiar blonde girl, sitting on a bench and waiting for her train.
Santana shook her head, looking around and wondering where the hell was Puck? Always such a gentleman with the ladies.
She really didn't wanted to see Quinn, less now that they're both alone. Santana just wanted to disappear now, but sadly she couldn't.
So she just lowered her head walking behind that bench Quinn was sitting that she had to walked in order to get to the tickets office.
"You didn't say hello, and you now aren't saying goodbye?" Her subdued voice stopped Santana in her tracks, stopping her body right behind Quinn.
She wonder when the hell Quinn saw her.
Santana swallow, slowly walking around to see her better, to see her face to face. She's going to see her for Rachel so named New York Christmas anyway. A simple goodbye won't kill her.
"I'm not the one who is avoiding" Santana says with a small smile, trying to break the ice and trying to softness Quinn's HBIC face.
But it didn't work, so she just nods. She was dying to ask her where the fuck was her new boyfriend and why he let such a beautiful woman waiting alone here in Lima station, but she just bite her tongue.
She sighed, it wasn't even her place to say something.
"I could say the same" The gorgeous blonde answered him and it took Santana aback.
It was such a lie, but she really wasn't in the mood to argue with her.
"Bye Quinn, see you around" Santana simple said, not even looking at her.
"You're so stupid" Quinn answered her before she could even walk two steps.
Santana turned around to look at her, not quite sure if she heard right or not because why would Quinn call her stupid?
Well again, you never know with Quinn.
"Excuse me?" She softly asked her.
Quinn stood up from the bench with a defiant look and somehow, a sad face. She looked at Santana like trying to say something, but words never came out her mouth.
And strangely enough, Quinn's eyes were in the verge of tears, Santana could tell. And she was dying to just walk those few inches that separated them to wrap her in a big hug, soothing her. She didn't understand why she looks so upset.
_Train to New Heaven 216, first and last call._ A male voice interrupted their conversation.
Quinn lifted up her head, looking intently at Santana, but not saying anything. Her eyes though, were saying thousand of things. But Santana couldn't quite understand one.
Before starting to walk away, Quinn gave Santana one last look, their eyes seemed to speak for them. But too soon for Santana, Quinn was gone, walking to where her train was ready to go.
She just stood there, looking like a fool while the person that nowadays, was driving her crazy, was leaving her confused and with thousands of questions.
What was her fault? Why did she say that?
Santana abruptly shook her head, running a hand through her hair and sighing.
She can't keep doing this anymore.
She can't let one person make her feel like shit. She can't stop herself from living for just one girl.
Now she just needed to make her heart understand that, and everything will get better.
* * *
The night where she was supposed to see her, she didn't.
It was Christmas eve, all of her annoying but so lovable friends from Lima were there. All of them but Quinn.
Santana even hoped, once again, that she could surprise them, making a big Quinn Fabray entrance. But it was nearly 12 am. So she knew that her friend wouldn't be there.
She didn't know who -but she had a really clear idea- told Quinn that she was seeing someone.
A random day that week, Quinn texted Santana.
To say that her heart stopped altogether, it would mean to say very less than what really happened. Because Santana's entire world stopped.
The message though, was anything but happy words.
Quinn just wrote: Congratulations
Santana didn't even think that message needed a reply. And she knew immediately that Rachel Berry had something to do with it.
Who else could be?
It wasn't like Santana was in a relationship or something, she barely liked the girl. But she needed a distraction, and urgent. She needed to get Quinn out of her head and she really wanted to stop feeling like she was dying inside, she wanted to stop want so badly something that could never be hers.
So one night, she met a girl and it just happened, and it's been happening over a month now. Everything was fine, or close to 'fine' at least until Quinn's message.
Quinn text left Santana once again, wondering.
Wondering what the hell was with Quinn lately.
She was expecting to see her that night, but she didn't show up.
* * *
Hours later, when everyone was pretty much drunk and bursting in laughter, she stood up with her phone, walking to the small balcony of their apartment in New York and dialed her number.
She didn't know if it was because she was drunk, or because it was Christmas eve, or because she really missed the other girl's voice, she just knew that she was going to call her.
Santana nervously waited for Quinn to answer her phone.
She's been wondering all night with who she might be in this special day.
Why she didn't just come here with all her friends? It was weird, and she was confused.
After several seconds, Quinn finally answered.
_"Santana"_ Quinn's voice was calm, soft and doubtful.
Santana's eyes closed the moment she heard that voice she loved so much saying her name in such a delicate way.
Maybe it was a mistake call her after all.
"Quinn" She replied back, and if things weren't as tense as they're now, they would be laughing together at their stupidity.
_"What do you want?"_ The other girl asked directly.
It seemed like Santana was hit by a giant rock though. Why Quinn sounded like she would rather be eating rats than talk with her?
Or maybe alcohol was making her more sensitive than normal, it always happens.
"I just wanted to know how you are," Santana is surprised of how honest she sound, again, maybe it was a bad idea call her.
She heard Quinn sighing.
Santana didn't know at one point they went from talking every day to where they're now. Barely saying two words.
_"I can't do this"_ Quinn weakly answered her, but not sounding quite convincing. Almost as if she were fighting with herself to say those words.
"Do what?" She whispered back, not sure if she wanted to hear the answer.
And just in that moment, when Santana's attention was all in the phone, in the call, listening intently to whatever Quinn was about to say, she heard Puck's voice.
And her heart broke into million pieces because she thought that they wouldn't last this much. She thought that Quinn would realize that Puck wasn't for her. But it seems like she was wrong.
They can't be together, they just can't.
"Are you with Puck?" Santana could be really masochistic sometimes.
And she knew the answer, she just wanted to hear it.
_"Yes, with Puck and my family."_ Santana couldn't hold back the ironic laugh that escaped her lips.
Of course she's with him and her family. What was Santana thinking? She's Quinn Fabray.
This was crazy the moment she thought about it.
"Of course you are" Santana replied, closing her eyes to retain the tears.
She wasn't about to cry for someone who had never been hers in the first place. But her soul was feeling so empty that it was really temting.
She heard once again Quinn taking a deep breath.
All the voices came from afar. Maybe Quinn was on the yard.
_"He's my safe choice"_ Quinn softly said, sounding upset.
And the moment she spoke those words, Santana knew, or suspected something.
But it can't be possible.
Maybe it was everything on Santana's mind again.
Could Quinn be with Puck against her heart?
"What the hell does that even mean?" She asked exasperated.
_"It means that I will not get hurt with him."_ Quinn added and Santana was lost, she didn't know to where Quinn was going with those words.
Hearing her voice so sad though, broke Santana's heart again.
Why she kept listing to her anyway? Santana wanted to just end the call, but at the same time, she wanted to hear that voice. As long as possible.
They used to even fall asleep listing to each other's voice. Santana couldn't even count how many times she stayed late at night to just hear Quinn breathing, fast asleep on the other side.
But those times were gone, and she didn't even know why.
_"You're a different story."_ Quinn voice cracked after those words, and so Santana's heart.
She thought about everything, over and over again and she asked herself what does that meant.
But before she could even ask anything, Quinn ended the call.
Santana stood still, analyzing every word and wondering what the fuck was that before heading back inside with her heart and soul completly broken.
What a nice Christmas eve.
2. Chapter 2
It had been about five days since Santana made that call and heard her voice. But surely felt like a lot more.
There wasn't more calls, text or messages. They were just acting as if the other never existed. And of course, it killed Santana. Even more now that a new year was coming and they were finishing like that.
Things shouldn't be like the way they were.
But what could she possible do? Nothing
Because Quinn was as straight as a rule and as sturbonn as herself.
Quinn had been always difficult to read, and it wasn't the exception now.
Not to mention Puck. Santana truly believed that he shouldn't even breathe.
"Are you going to live your life anytime soon?" Rachel asked Santana once she entered their apartment, looking at Santana with sympathetic eyes while she just buried herself even more on the couch.
To all of Santana's friends, the brunette seemed to be out of her lately. They didn't know why though, and Santana wasn't about to tell them either.
"Are you always this nosy?"
What a stupid question was that? Of course she wanted to live her life. She was young, free and living in one of the most beautiful and big cities of the whole world. She really wanted to be happy and rip the pain off her soul. But how? When the only girl that she had ever want was right now with someone else, someone who wasn't her.
Brittany was her girlfriend for years, and yes, she loved her. But not in the way lovers should love.
Even when she was in a serious relationship with Brittany, her eyes always managed to look a certain blonde with unique hazel eyes, perfect features and gorgeous body.
Quinn was consuming her from the inside, ever since High School.
So when it finally happened, Santana was flying.
Quinn's kisses and body was her new addiction. It was a powerful drug that she could only taste once. Sadly. The taste and warm of Quinn's tongue was something she had never experienced before. Quinn was unique. In all ways.
"She's coming for New Year, you know." Rachel's words brought Santana back to reality.
It took her several seconds to realize of 'whom' they were talking about.
Because Rachel's nosy skills were almost always right. Santana was even sure that Rachel knew about her and Quinn sexcapade on Will's wedding because lately, it seemed like Rachel and Quinn were some kind of bff or some stupid shit, so she should know the impact Quinn had over her.
"Who?" She asked of all forms, just to be sure.
Rachel looked at Santana like analyzing her, something that bothered the other girl "Quinn" Rachel casually said before heading to the kitchen.
Santana knew Rachel was talking about Quinn but she was still surprised when she heard her name.
Was Quinn really coming to spend New Year with them? Is she really going to see Quinn in less than two days?
It was starting to form a smile on Santana's face but before this even happened, her face changed completely.
She stood up from the couch to follow Rachel.
"Is she coming with Puck?"
"They broke up the other day. If you could even call that a 'break up' because they never started something" Rachel said with a playful tone. Almost as if she were teasing Santana.
Santana stopped walking, confusing.
The problem wasn't that Rachel knew a little too much. That was something really common. But, why Quinn made Santana believe that she was in fact, into some kind of relationship with Puck then, telling her how she choose him because it was her safe option or some bullshit.
And so now, according to the short brunette, they never started something?
It was stupid, and Santana was confused.
Then why the fuck they were acting like a a lovely couple in front of everyone?
As a matter of fact, Quinn always made sure that some eyes were on her everytime before kissing him, almost like saying in everyone's face that they were back together.
She even invited Puck for Christmas eve with her family for fuck's sake. Santana thought that was something just boyfriends and girlfriends do.
"Close your mouth." Rachel walked by her side but not before playful pat her shoulder.
She closed her mouth without move.
She didn't get why Quinn ran into Puck's arms the moment they saw each other if she never felt something.
Santana knew very well the deep connection Puck and Quinn shared, it is something that Santana could never change. But she would never understand, what the fuck Quinn saw in him?
She was just glad that it was over, _again._
Santana sighed, leaning on the kitchen table.
At least Quinn was going to be there for New Year. And maybe things could go back to normal between them now with Puck out of the picture.
Not that Santana wanted things to go back to normal, if anything, she wanted things to never be normal again. Because she only wanted Quinn in one way.
* * *
It was already 20:30 pm and she wasn't nervous, not at all. That was what Santana kept saying to herself.
Those two days didn't go as fast as she would wanted. Minutes felt like hours and the hours felt like an entire day.
But today was the day.
She would finally see Quinn. Though she didn't know if it was okay to even say hello after their last conversation. But she was going to take a risk. She really missed the girl and couldn't take any other day without knowing about her.
So when the doorbell sounded, her heart stopped beating altogether, because everyone that was going to be there, were already there. Everyone but Quinn.
Santana took a deep breath and started to walk towards the door. Everyone was talking in the kitchen and she was the only one inside, waiting for this special woman to arrive.
She was extremely nervous thought, her hands were sweating and she felt her heart beating in her ear.
She grabbed the door handle and after a few seconds, she gained courage and finally opened it.
And there Quinn was, looking gorgeous as always in a red dress.
She looked exceptionally beautiful.
Santana breath hitched.
"Hey" Santana said after a few seconds.
Quinn was just standing there watching her intently, her eyes were glued on Santana's.
Santana wondered though, why Quinn was looking at her as if she were ready to kill her. She was giving Santana her well-known Quinn Fabray defiant look with her perfect raised eyebrow, and she really didn't know why.
Quinn didn't say anything and just walked in.
Santana stood still, with many mixed emotions and questions.
What was Quinn problem now?
* * *
Dinner was good.
A stupidly expensive wine brought by Mercedes was good.
The company was more than good -just for one person-
The view for the fireworks that were about to explode in all New York was good.
While making dinner, she even cut her finger for staring at Quinn when she bent down to pick up something, showing her so nice legs. But she was good.
Everything was good.
So why then, she kept feeling like shit? Why she kept feeling so empty and sad?
Maybe it was for Quinn not so friendly greeting hours earlier.
Or maybe were the stolen glances between them every single minute. Leaving Santana even more confused.
Maybe was Rachel and her big mouth talking about love all the time while eating dinner.
Or maybe it was just the fact that despite that Quinn was there, Santana didn't feel like she was. Because she was still ignoring her.
It wasn't a great time to get lost. But she stood up nonetheless.
She always thought that couldn't be something more sad than spend New Year alone. But she just didn't want to be there with all those happy human beings and with Quinn there. So she just disappeared from the group that was anxious waiting for those ten minutes left to New Year on the balcony.
She took her glass of wine walking inside to the kitchen, she definitely wasn't in the mood to be around her friends. Besides they were all excited talking about who knows what, so no one would know she wasn't there.
Santana just couldn't take Quinn indifference anymore.
The description of Quinn being hot and cold was accurate. Because Santana didn't know what to think anymore.
First, they slept together. Not even in thousand years Santana thought that it could be possible.
Then they started to talk often until they were speaking with each other everyday and every minute of the day, with Quinn occasionally flirting with her.
They used to sent each other messages all day, but they always called to say good night. It felt really nice for Santana, hearing the girl's voice every night. Hearing her yawn or simply hearing her sleeping.
But suddenly, Quinn stopped calling and stopped reply to every text.
Santana never knew why.
Quinn didn't say anything. And Santana didn't do anything to upset the girl, so it was pretty much a mystery.
And she thought once again, why the hell Quinn was so complicated to read.
Back home, the first rumor that came to her ears was that Puck was trying once again to get into Quinn's pants.
And she let him, apparently.
That was what made Santana feel like shit. The thought of Puck's hands and _dick_ -maybe- touching Quinn.
It definitely wasn't something nice to watch nor to think.
Why Quinn couldn't understand that she was so much better than him? Than any guy actually.
Santana would never understand why Quinn always needed to have a stupid douchebag by her side. What was she trying to prove?
She wasn't thinking that Quinn should be with her either, it was stupid just to think about it, because Quinn for all she knew, was straight. She just wanted her to realize that Puck wasn't for her.
And luckily, it seemed like she did realize. Because here she was, without Puck, enjoying herself and her friends.
"What are you doing here alone?"
Even her voice sounded perfect in her ears.
Santana turned around to meet hazel eyes. And it was kinda fascinating and frustrating of how every single time that she looked at Quinn she managed to take Santana's breath away.
"I didn't want to be outside" She shrugged and Quinn frowned, the cutest frown Santana had ever seen.
"Fireworks are about to-"
"Explode, I know" She interrupted Quinn. And she really didn't want to sound like that, but words just came out of her mouth sounding bitter.
Quinn looked at Santana for several seconds, straight into her eyes.
She wondered what was this? What was Quinn playing at?
She didn't even say hello when she arrived and now she suddenly was asking Santana why she was here alone?
"What is your problem?" Quinn asked irritated,
_Really_?
"What is my problem? What is _your_ problem Quinn" Santana fully turned her body around for a better angled, leaning on the kitchen table while Quinn was giving her all her attention with the same cute frown. "Why are you even talking to me?" Santana took a sip of wine.
Her eyes never leaving Quinn.
Santana thought that all this scene was actually kind of funny. But she definitely wasn't in the mood to laugh.
"I can't talk to you now?"
"Well it's weird after pretty much being ignored by you."
"I'm not ignoring you" Quinn said rather upset while approaching a little. And Santana got kind of nervous.
But why was she even approaching? They weren't talking with each other, since a long time. And all because Quinn decided herself.
"You're ignoring me, don't lie."
"No I'm not." Quinn quickly said "Well maybe, I was" She softly finished.
And God if It was so freaking easy to fall for Quinn sweet voice.
It was all Quinn's faulter and her parents. Why her parents had to make her daughter so damn perfect?
Quinn shook her head before speaking again, sighing.
"How is your finger anyway?" Quinn's hand took Santana's, where a white small bandage was covering her finger.
It had been so long since any kind of physical contact between them. Santana was lost in just seconds with Quinn's softness and sweetness.
Besides, her friend was so close to her that she could even smell her intoxicating perfume.
"Why are you being so nice to me now?" Santana asked in a low voice, not wanting to upset the other girl because it could mean that she could step back, and she really didn't want that. Even if she knew that all of this was more likely just a game for her friend.
Quinn's fingers started to play with Santana's hand after analyzing her injured finger. And it all began to be a little too much for Santana. The pale and delicate fingers slowly caressed all her hand, taking her time for evey touch.
"Because I care about you," Quinn whispered, and Santana didn't know if she heard right.
But her heart melt, however.
Quinn's hand kept playing with Santana's and her skin was began to burn with every soft touch, but in a pleasant way.
"Rachel just told me you stopped seeing that girl. Is it true?" Santana wasn't sure why was Quinn asking her that just now. This girl was like a difficult puzzle impossible to solve.
Besides she ended things with that girl a few days ago, it was strange that Rachel took so long to inform that to everyone, her friend was the bigger gossip of all the times.
"Yes, why?" She answered and unconsciously looked down at Quinn's lips that only seemed to get closer to her as the seconds pass.
She looked then, how Quinn's lips started to get big, showing a beautiful smile on her face. That same smile, that always managed to make Santana's heart skip a beat.
Then she watched amazed how Quinn captured her bottom lip between her teeth.
"I just didn't know." Quinn shook her head, stepping once again, a little closer with a smile still on her face.
She wondered if Quinn was into some stupid game to prove just how much Santana could take this closeness before losing herself. Because it was getting really hard.
She was taken aback when Quinn grabbed her hand, the one she was touching to put it around her waist, leaning even closer. Santana's eyes got big and her nervousness increased. Then Quinn took Santana's other hand to put it around her waist as well, leaving Santana breathless and without knowing what the hell was happening.
She was fighting with the urge to close her eyes, because feeling Quinn's slim body in her arms again was just fantastic, overwhelming.
"Why you ignored me?" Santana asked in a whisper. "What's your problem lately Quinn?"
Quinn's arms lifted up, encircling Santana's neck.
And according to Santana, they sure as hell looked like a couple about to kiss. She didn't understand anything.
Because Quinn wouldn't like her in that way, right?
She wasn't complaining at all though, quite the opposite. She was enjoying every second of it.
"You." Quinn whispered back with her eyes full of something so intense behind them, with a gorgeous shine "You're my problem" She softly said, staring at Santana's lips and leaning in.
And Santana kind of freaked out.
She was almost one hundred percent sure that Quinn was about to kiss her. And God if she did want to, but with all the weirdness between them still in the air, she wanted to ask.
Nonetheless, she was going to kiss Quinn. Because she was offering it, apparently. And she just couldn't deny her that.
Quinn's hand started to gently touch her cheek, and Santana just closed her eyes, tightened her hold on Quinn's waist. She wasn't sure of how many times she dreamed about this moment, about having her this close against her body. Santana was definitely dreaming. And she sighed when Quinn's delicate and soft fingers touched her lips, caressing it with her thumb.
"You know, I'm not going to let this year finish without kissing you." Quinn whispered against her lips.
Her warm and sweet breath was the last thing Santana felt, before feeling the world softer lips on her own again.
It was just a sweet, open mouth peck at first. But still, Santana didn't know a kiss could feel so good.
What the hell was with Quinn's lips? They were perfect.
This girl was definitely something else. She was everything.
Quinn's lips started to move against Santana's and they quickly began to catch up with all the need, all the want they felt for each other. Santana's arms were bringing Quinn even closer to her, without leaving any space. Her breast was touching Quinn's breast, their bodies were glued on each other, and even so, it wasn't enough for Santana.
Quinn's hands were firmly placed on her face while their tongues meet, and she couldn't hold back a whimper.
Quinn couldn't either.
She remembered well enough how this perfect girl's tongue taste. But it was still something so new to Santana. It was otherworldly.
Their mouths kept moving against each other for several seconds, they were wrapped in a whole new world.
Santana captured Quinn's bottom lip in between her own, making the other girl heavily sigh. She could feel Quinn smile against her lips, provoking something incredibly deep within her.
Santana thought that this was how a kiss should feel like.
The air at some point, wasn't enough and they had to pull away from each other, but of course, not completely. They were still embracing each other. Her lips kept brushing against each other with Santana pecking Quinn's lips occasionally, feeling and enjoying Quinn's warm body against her own.
Santana planted one last long peck in her mouth before pulling slightly away.
Quinn smiled at her, with her eyes half open half closed, and Santana couldn't help but smile back, it was impossible not to smile at this beautiful girl.
Just then, they heard her friends scream the countdown to New Year.
Santana didn't know how long has passed, but she wouldn't change one second. She was right where she wanted to be.
_"5!"_
_"4!"_
"And I'm going to start this new year, kissing you as well." Quinn happily said with a big smile before closing the gap between them once again.
Santana was happy.
All the pain was worth it. Because after all, it seemed like Quinn liked her back, and that was all that she wanted.
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@xcite and @xcite discussed the influence of long - wavelength ( nanohertz ) gravitational radiation on the propagation of pulsar signals .
@xcite suggested a possible source of such radiation : binary massive black holes ( mbhs ) in distant galaxies .
we have been engaged in a program to detect the stochastic background from the universe of coalescing mbhs as well as to make estimates of the expected level .
here we consider the detection of gravitational radiation from the nearest objects .
we begin this inquiry by considering our galactic center ( gc ) .
there has been mounting evidence that the dark mass detected via proper motions of ir stars in the vicinity of sagittarius a@xmath1 ( sgra@xmath1 ) is a mbh @xcite .
proper motion and absolute astrometry techniques lead to the identification of the compact non - thermal radio source sgr a@xmath1 with the mbh @xcite .
the electromagnetic emission of sgr a@xmath1 may be either from the faint glow of matter being accreted on the mbh or from cooling in a small disk / jet system ( see e.g. narayan , igumenshchev & abramowicz 2000 ; falcke 1996 ) . at mm and short cm wavelengths where
the effects of interstellar scattering are minimized the intrinsic source has been determined to be of order a few au , less than 100 schwarzschild radii of the mbh @xcite .
recently , zhao et al . ( 2000 ) reported quasi - periodic flux variations of sgr a@xmath1 with a 106d period using observations at 1.3 and 2.0 cm from the vla .
the authors explored various models to account for the variation including the possibility that the periodicity is related to the orbit of a binary companion .
the authors discount the binary scenario because the two holes would be easily resolved by high angular resolution vlbi imaging assuming that both were luminous .
vlbi observations of sgr a@xmath1 at 22 - 43 ghz reveal only a single source ( e.g. , bower & backer 1998 ; lo et al . 1998 ; doeleman et al . 2001 ) .
one could further argue that owing to the short lifetime for coalescence of an equal - mass binary mbh in sgr a@xmath1 the system is unlikely .
the residuals in proper motion measurements of sgr a@xmath1 can also be used to place an orientation dependent limit on the mass of a dark companion to the sgr a@xmath1 mbh . while binarity of the sgr a@xmath1 mbh is an unlikely explanation for the flux variations reported by zhao _
, we proceed in this paper to explore the detectability of the gravitational radiation from such a binary in millisecond pulsar ( msp ) timing residuals .
the ratio of the hole masses now being measured in nearby galaxies @xcite to their distance is such that these objects are also candidate sources for detectable gravitational radiation if we make the binary hypothesis for them also . in this case
we have no candidate period and are free to explore the limits on binary mass ratio at orbital periods where we are most sensitive , 2000 days . in this article
we first discuss in 2 the possible amplitude of perturbation of pulsar timing residuals by the conjectured sgr a@xmath1 binary mbh , including a discussion of possible mass ratios . in
3 we present our recent observations of msps and available archival data .
this is followed by a periodogram analysis that yields the best limit we can reach with current data sets .
[ sec : mdo ] discusses the possibility of detecting binary mbhs in nearby galaxies for which hole masses have been estimated . in our final section
we summarize our conclusions .
we use the superb formulation of the gravitational radiation from binary masses by peters & matthews ( 1963 , hereafter pm63 ) to make detailed estimates of the amplitude @xmath2 of the possible gravitational emission from sgr a@xmath1 .
we then follow the development by @xcite and @xcite of the influence of this radiation on the electromagnetic pulses emitted from a pulsar as it travels through space - time that is perturbed by @xmath2 . in short , pulse propagation through complete cycles of @xmath2
have no net effect on the arrival time .
there is only a perturbation of the arrival time by the incomplete cycles traversed at the pulsar and at earth .
we use eqn . 16 in pm63 to calculate the luminosity @xmath3 of the gravitational wave ( gw ) from the assumed circular binary system in the gc @xmath4 where @xmath5 is the total mass of the system@xcite , @xmath6 is the mass ratio ( @xmath7 ) , and @xmath8 is the semi - major axis .
the numerical result uses kepler s law @xmath9 and the 106d orbital period of interest . for @xmath10 , @xmath11 . here and
below we assume a circular orbit which is likely following the combined actions of dynamical friction and radiation . from the energy density of a gw , which is @xmath12 ( eqn . 2 in pm63
) , we derive the dimensionless amplitude of the gw ; @xmath13 where @xmath14 is the distance to the emitter , 8 kpc . in this expression @xmath15
is averaged over all orientations of the observer relative to the plane of the binary orbit . since we obtained this expression from the total energy density , which is the sum of the contributions from two polarizations , @xmath16 and @xmath17
, @xmath15 is actually the quadrature sum of these two polarizations . in order to find the dependence on inclination angle , @xmath18
, we use the expression for the average power radiated per solid angle in pm63 .
this shows that the power radiated along the axis of the orbit is 8 times that for an edge - on view . as discussed by @xcite and others the dimensionless strain @xmath15 produces an apparent redshift in the pulsar frequency .
a periodic source of gw then will produce a periodic shift in pulse arrival time from propagation through the gravitational radiation with an amplitude , @xmath19 , which is given by @xmath20 where @xmath21 represents the period of the gravitational wave , @xmath22 .
the mass ratio factor is at most @xmath23 .
the angular factor ranges from 1 to 2.8 .
therefore , @xmath19 is less than 16 ns , and its average value over all solid angles is @xmath24 which is 11 ns for @xmath25 and less for any other mass ratio .
@xcite discusses the dependence of the gw signature in pulsar timing on the angle between the gw and the pulsar sightline .
pulse propagation times are perturbed by the gw owing to incomplete traversal of a cycle of the gw both at the pulsar as pulses are emitted and at the earth upon pulse reception . in the plane wave approximation
the resulting timing residual , @xmath19 , is @xmath26 ( f(ct_{\rm r } ) - f(ct_{\rm e}+\gamma l)).\ ] ] where @xmath27 is the cosine of the angle , @xmath28 , between the gc and the pulsar , where @xmath29 is defined as the pulsar lying along the line of sight to the gc .
@xmath30 is the dimensionless phase term that comes from the fragments of the gw traversed at the emitter ( e ) and receiver ( r ) ends ( @xmath31 ) .
the times of emission and reception are @xmath32 and @xmath33 , respectively , and the factor @xmath34 is the projection of the pulsar distance @xmath35 along the gw propagation vector .
note that when @xmath36 , there is no effect from the gw : a pulsar lying along the line of sight to the gc will experience no effect .
the residual is also identically zero for @xmath37 which describes electromagnetic waves ( emw ) traveling in the opposite direction as the gw .
the residual increases as the emw and gw become perpendicular , and reaches a maximum just before they become parallel .
the angle between psr b1937 + 21 and sgr a@xmath1 from earth is 58@xmath38 , and between psr j1713 + 0747 and sgr a@xmath1 is 37@xmath38 .
the signal from the two pulsars will therefore be diminished from our earlier estimate in equation [ eqn:46ns ] by a factor @xmath39 and 0.90 , respectively .
this factor adjusts our earlier estimate of the maximum possible effect from 16 ns to 14 ns , and our estimate of the average effect from 11 ns to 10 ns due to an equal - mass binary .
if either of the sources were much closer to the gc than the earth , then @xmath15 in eqn .
[ eqn : detweiler ] would need to be corrected for both the different wave amplitudes and the different angular factors . in our case
all relevant distances ( earth to gc , j1713 + 0747 to gc , b1937 + 21 to gc ) are 7 - 8 kpc , and are not known to better than 25% @xcite .
since the distances and therefore the phase factors are unknown , and the amplitudes of the two effects at the two ends are roughly equal , it is even possible that the two phase factors will be nearly the same , vastly diminishing the signal .
the signal at emitter site will represent gw level @xmath40 years ago , probably not too different from today .
the phase factor from the receiver end will produce a signature that is correlated with other pulsars , whereas the emission terms will be uncorrelated .
clearly observations with an array of pulsars at different angles and distances are critical to overcoming this emission phase " noise .
we have used a mass ratio of @xmath25 to calculate the maximum signal we might expect .
there are two arguments against a large mass ratio .
one is based on evolutionary arguments and the other on proper motion observations of sgr a@xmath1 .
first , the lifetime for gravitational inspiral from a 106d orbit for @xmath25 is @xmath41 y ; the lifetime increases with @xmath42 .
after two galaxies merge the timescale for their central black holes to reach such an orbit is unknown , and could be from 30 million years to a hubble time ( e.g. , rajagopal & romani 1995 , gould & rix 2000 ) .
@xcite rule out the possibility of a recent merger using models of disk heating via accretion of satellite galaxies .
they demonstrate that no more than 4% of the mass of the galaxy could have been accreted within the last 5 billion years .
@xcite model the accumulation of a central mbh in a scenario with much less disk heating : the accretion of primordial @xmath43 black holes .
they show that a quickly accumulating mbh in the gc is actually not what we should expect ; dynamical friction and gravitational radiation serve to eject massive objects from the center as well as accreting them .
galaxies such as ours , they conclude , are usually host to zero , one or two mbhs . in any case , a crude estimate of the likelihood that we happen to be living in the epoch of coalescence of a @xmath44 106d binary is @xmath45y/(age of milky way ) or less than 0.1% ; in other words it is unlikely that we are observing the pair of black holes at the moment of their coalescence .
the second argument uses the vla and vlba measurements of the proper motion of sgr a@xmath1 @xcite to place a limit on the mass ratio .
the three reported vlba measurements span almost exactly 7 cycles of the observed 106d quasi - periodicity .
the middle point is offset in phase from the end points by 0.5 .
the scatter about the line connecting the vlba measurements , about 0.5 mas , provides an estimate of the maximum separation between the observed mass and the center of mass of the system along the axis where the observational data are most sensitive .
if we assume sgr a@xmath1 is centered on the larger of the two masses , this places a limit on the mass ratio of @xmath46 .
this limit is mainly in the ew direction where the vlba data are most precise .
thus , the limit is strictly on @xmath47 where @xmath48 is the inclination of the orbital plane to the plane defined by the ns direction and the line of sight .
interestingly , the vlba data nearly rule out the possibility that we are seeing the less massive member of the conjectured binary . in conclusion ,
we estimate that the perturbation in pulsar timing residuals is no larger than @xmath0 14 ns for the pulsars we consider here . in the following section , we present the current level of precision in our measurements , and discuss the feasibility of detecting a 14-ns sinusoidal amplitude in our timing residuals .
we have been conducting monthly observations at 0.43 ghz , 1.4 ghz and 2.4 ghz of an array of msps using the arecibo observatory 300 m telescope since december 1997 .
these data are used to make precision arrival time measurements for a variety of astrophysical goals .
we used the arecibo - berkeley pulsar processor ( abpp ) , which is a multi - channel , coherent dispersion removal processor with 112-mhz total bandwidth capability . in this paper
we include only psrs j1713 + 0747 , b1855 + 09 and b1937 + 21 because their data sets span the longest time , 3.2 years , and they have the best timing precision . for psrs
j1713 + 0747 and b1855 + 09 we use 56-mhz bandwidth for observations at 1.4 ghz , and 112-mhz for 2.4 ghz , while for psr b1937 + 21 we use 45-mhz overall bandwidth at 1.4 ghz and 55-mhz at 2.4 ghz .
calibrated total intensity profiles were formed from signals with orthogonal circular polarization .
the profiles were then cross correlated with a template to measure times of arrival ( toas ) relative to the observatory atomic clock .
small errors in the observatory utc clock , of order 1 @xmath49s , were corrected based on comparison of local time to transmissions from the global positioning system of satellites ( gps ) using the totally accurate clock receiver at the observatory .
gps time is then corrected to the tai scale via publications from the bureau international des poids et mesures ( bipm ) .
the resulting toas are modeled for spin , astrometric , and , when relevant , binary parameters using the tempo software package . in this paper
we use the residuals from the model to look for other effects . after fitting for phase , spin period ( @xmath50 ) , period derivative ( @xmath51 ) , right ascension , declination , and proper motion in the b1937 + 21 data , and additionally for the 5 keplerian binary parameters in psr j1713 + 0747 and psr 1855 + 09 , we have the residuals shown in figure [ fig : toas ] . note that we did not fit for the shapiro delay which has been measured in both psrs j1713 + 0747 and b1855 + 09 , but rather set the values to the best - fit values published @xcite .
the weighted rms of the day - averaged residuals are 0.35 @xmath49s , 0.53 @xmath49s , and 0.14 @xmath49s for j1713 + 0747 , b1855 + 09 , and b1937 + 21 , respectively . in our periodogram analysis ( [ sec : periodogram ] )
we also use the princeton mark ii and mark iii data published and made public by kaspi , taylor , & ryba ( 1994 , hereafter ktr94 ) .
this was a biweekly monitoring program that spanned 8 years .
ktr94 carefully removed dispersive effects from each of their toas on psr b1937 + 21 , which we have not done in the abpp data . due to our large bandwidth
( 45 mhz vs their 10 mhz ) we achieve a similar level of precision with shorter data span . psr b1937 + 21 has been demonstrated by ktr94 to be unstable on time scales of about 5 years , but on the time scales over which we are interested here , 25 - 100 d , any instability it may have is below the noise level of our data , about 0.14 @xmath49s .
the timing measurements at arecibo observatory have a short - term precision of order 50 ns on the `` best '' millisecond pulsars with integrations of 3 minutes over a single hour .
this suggests that with sufficient averaging and frequent observation we could detect the 14-ns amplitude perturbation discussed above .
however , we have not achieved this level of precision over the full data span of our current data ( @xmath0 3 y ) .
we suspect that the discrepancy is the result of distortion of the average pulse profile by diffractive scintillation across our wide band ( 50 - 110 mhz ) .
the pulse profile evolves with frequency over the band , and diffractive scintillation weights different parts of the band more heavily on different days .
we are working on an algorithm to suppress this effect @xcite .
nevertheless we proceed in [ sec : periodogram ] with a careful analysis of the current limits our data can place on the existence of a gc binary mbh .
the residual data shown in figure [ fig : toas ] represent an irregularly spaced , sparsely sampled system in which we look for periodicities . as such , the method described by cumming et al .
1999 ( hereafter c99 ) for constructing and normalizing periodograms is ideal .
c99 were searching for planets in spectroscopic velocity data from the lick observatory .
the astronomical goal is very different , but the method is essentially identical .
this periodogram approach is similar to the approach taken by @xcite to look for planets around slow period pulsars .
we constructed periodograms for the residual timing data in the following way .
we fit the data to the function @xmath52 by minimizing @xmath53 , at a range of frequencies , @xmath54 , centered at the nominal gw frequency , @xmath55 of 1/53 d@xmath56 .
the arbitrary offset ` c ' is critical for sparsely sampled data as demonstrated by c99 , even though the mean of the residuals is fit by the period polynomial .
the range of frequencies we considered was dictated by the width of the periodogram feature detected by @xcite which was approximately unity for the 2-cm data .
we chose to look at a frequency range , @xmath57 , which is 0.014 to 0.024 d@xmath56 corresponding to a range of periods from 42 to 71 days .
the frequency range considered in the analysis is very important as the smaller the range considered for detection , the more sensitive the measurement will be . in order to sample the possible periodicities completely ,
the approximate size of the steps by which we needed to sample this frequency range is @xmath58 , where @xmath59 is the time span of the data set .
since we are using data sets of different spans ( namely the kaspi data which is 8 years long , and the post - upgrade data which is 3 years long ) we chose a frequency spacing that would slightly oversample the kaspi data , and 4 times oversample the post - upgrade data : stepsize @xmath60 d@xmath56 . in figure
[ fig : spectra ] we use the following formalism , taken from c99 , to plot the periodogram power @xmath61 as a function of @xmath62 .
@xmath63 where @xmath64 is the number of degrees of freedom of the data , @xmath65 is the number of independent fit parameters , @xmath53 is the weighted sum of the squares of the original residuals , @xmath66 is the weighted sum of the squares of residuals after the periodicity fit is included and @xmath67 is the frequency that gives the lowest @xmath66 .
@xmath68 is the number of degrees of freedom of the periodicity fit and corresponds to a residual fit using the @xmath65 parameters in the pulsar model , and 3 additional parameters corresponding to fitting @xmath69 , @xmath70 , and @xmath71 .
therefore @xmath61 is the amount by which the @xmath53 is reduced by adding the periodic signal to the data , normalized by the best fit @xmath53 .
note that @xmath61 is normalized such that @xmath72 for no sinusoidal signal present in the residuals .
we decided not to include the data from psr b1855 + 09 in our analysis due to the higher rms of its residuals compared to the other pulsars .
the normalization of the statistic @xmath61 allows us to average the three periodograms from the 3 remaining data sets to acquire the final periodogram shown in figure [ fig : spectra ] .
we also repeated the analysis using only psr b1937 + 21 data and achieved very similar results .
is there any significant detection of gravitational radiation in the periodogram shown in figure [ fig : spectra ] ? to answer this question we use monte carlo simulations to determine whether the peak at 60.5 d , with a value of 2.5 , is a spurious effect of the noise . following the method described in c99 , we created 400 sets of simulated residuals , with no periodic signal , but with identical statistics to the real data .
we asked what percentage of these 400 realizations would conspire to produce a peak between 42 and 71 days , as high or higher than 2.5 .
this percentage is called the false - alarm probability " , and if it is higher than some threshold the detection is spurious .
the threshold must be determined by the specifics of the problem , and can be anywhere from @xmath73 to 0.1 .
c99 , for example , used a threshold of @xmath73 because there were systematics in their data that would imitate a signal at higher values . creating identical statistics to the original data set proved to be challenging and also crucial to producing a meaningful false - alarm probability .
in all cases we replicated the sampling of the original data . when we merely generated random numbers with a gaussian noise distribution and the same rms as the original data , the false - alarm probability was 100% .
this is due to the `` redness '' of the variation in the residuals , i.e. , neighboring residuals have much smaller rms with respect to each other than the overall rms of the data set . therefore by creating gaussian noise with a particular rms we were creating a data set with much higher rms between neighboring points than was present in the original set .
the redness of pulsar timing residuals is commonly called timing noise " and has been studied and discussed by a number of authors , and will not be discussed here @xcite . to account for this low - frequency variation we fit for 3 additional period derivatives in each data set .
this is identical to removing a 5th order polynomial from each data set .
we are confident that this additional fitting would not remove any signal at a 53 day period since a 5th order polynomial has 5 zero - crossings , and our data sets are all at least 3 years long .
we may , therefore , be removing variations as short as ( 3 yr/5 ) @xmath0 200 days but no shorter . additionally , to fabricate the data we merely randomly reordered the real data , i.e. randomly assigned real residuals to the wrong dates , to assure that the statistics were identical .
the final false alarm probability for producing the peak shown in figure [ fig : spectra ] was 23% , and thus the detection is spurious . to be sure we are not washing out features in the power - spectrum present in any one data set we have performed this analysis on each data set individually and obtained very similar results . in order to find the minimum amplitude detectable in our data we used monte carlo simulation in the following fashion .
we simulated timing residuals with the same statistical properties as our real data using the same method described above , and injected a signal at a 53-day period at a variety of amplitudes .
the amplitude that we designate as our ` limit ' corresponds to the amplitude where 99% of the random realizations of simulated data produced a power amplitude larger than that which we actually measure .
this amplitude , @xmath74s , represents the minimum amplitude we can detect with our current data .
what is the probability that massive dark objects ( mdo ) in other galaxies are effecting our timing residuals ? @xcite determined the masses or mass limits of 29 mdos in nearby galaxies using hst photometry and ground - based spectroscopy of the galaxies .
several independent studies have demonstrated that these estimates are systematically high@xcite .
@xcite suggests the discrepancy is due to the assumption of velocity isotropy made by magorrian et al .
@xcite improved the mass determination by using the extremely tight relationship between mdo and the velocity dispersion of the host bulge . in our analysis
we use the magorrian et al .
sample of galaxies with the updated masses by @xcite .
we choose an advantageous orbital period for this discussion , 2000 days , where our data place the most stringent limit , and the lifetimes of the orbital systems are longer .
the wavelength of the gw emitted from a 2000-day system is 1000 days , which is the length of our data set , so we must be careful that our pulsar model fitting would not remove the signal we wish to detect . a third period derivative fit or higher order would do so .
consequently , in order to obtain a meaningful limit we did not fit for the additional 3 derivatives of the period as we did for the previously described periodogram analysis , but rather used the residuals shown in figure [ fig : toas ] which include only a single period derivative . by the same technique described in
[ sec : periodogram ] we determined that the detectable amplitude at this period is 170 ns . in table [ tab : magorrian ] we show the amplitude of the effect on the timing residual from each of the objects studied by @xcite assuming the mdos are equal - mass binaries with 2000-day orbits . only those which produce a residual amplitude greater than 10 ns are tabulated .
the amplitude shown is averaged over all solid angles .
the amplitudes are as large as 850 ns which would be detectable in our data . however , the probability of detecting such an object during coalescence is proportional to its lifetime .
lifetime , @xmath75 , scales with @xmath6 , @xmath76 , and @xmath77 as follows .
@xmath78 with these larger mass systems , we gain amplitude of the gravitational wave ( @xmath79 ) , but lose reasonable lifetime of the system by the same factor . fortunately
, lifetime also scales strongly with orbital period in our favor ( @xmath80 ) , so we have much to gain by looking at longer periods .
we place upper limits on q for these objects in table [ tab : magorrian ] just as we have for the gc using the 170-ns detectable amplitude .
these limits are as small as @xmath81 , which correspondingly give much longer lifetimes for the systems as shown in the last column .
objects with a reasonable lifetime ( @xmath01 gyr ) have a @xmath77 too large to be detectable by the pulsar measurements .
lrrrrrr object & mass & distance & residual & lifetime & limit to & lifetime & @xmath82 $ ] & [ mpc ] & [ ns ] & [ y ] & mass ratio , q & [ y ] ngc1399 & 9.0 & 17.9 & 327 & 2.9e+05 & 0.18 & 5.7e+05 ngc1600 & 9.0 & 50.2 & 102 & 3.3e+05 & & ngc2300 & 8.7 & 31.8 & 57 & 9.3e+05 & & ngc2832 & 9.3 & 90.2 & 157 & 1.2e+05 & 0.66 & 1.3e+05 ngc3115 & 8.8 & 8.4 & 281 & 7.2e+05 & 0.22 & 1.2e+06 ngc3379 & 8.1 & 9.9 & 18 & 9.2e+06 & & ngc3608 & 8.2 & 20.3 & 10 & 7.6e+06 & & ngc4278 & 8.7 & 17.5 & 107 & 9.1e+05 & & ngc4291 & 8.7 & 28.6 & 63 & 9.3e+05 & & ngc4472 & 8.8 & 15.3 & 134 & 8.3e+05 & & ngc4486 & 9.2 & 15.3 & 845 & 1.3e+05 & 0.06 & 6.6e+05 ngc4552 & 8.7 & 15.3 & 119 & 9.3e+05 & & ngc4594 & 8.6 & 9.2 & 104 & 1.8e+06 & & ngc4621 & 8.3 & 15.3 & 26 & 4.2e+06 & & ngc4649 & 9.1 & 15.3 & 610 & 1.8e+05 & 0.08 & 6.6e+05 ngc4660 & 8.2 & 15.3 & 17 & 6.3e+06 & & ngc4889 & 9.4 & 93.3 & 256 & 7.1e+04 & 0.25 & 1.1e+05 ngc6166 & 9.0 & 112.5 & 50 & 3.0e+05 & &
gravitational radiation of an equal - mass 2.5 @xmath83 @xmath84 black hole binary at the gc would produce a periodicity in pulsar arrival times of order 10 ns . while this is an order of magnitude below the limits of present data presented in this paper , in the future a special observing effort might reach such a detection level .
however , published proper motion measurements of sgr a@xmath1 place a limit on the mass ratio of any such binary of 20:1 for low inclinations and ew orientation . in this case
the gravitational radiation effects would be below detection limit in pulsar timing .
a small mass ratio is also likely given consideration of the coalescence time scale and the absence of any evidence of a recent large mass accretion event in the gc .
the known mdos in nearby galaxies , if binary mbhs with orbital periods around 2000d , would produce a larger signal , up to @xmath0 1 @xmath49s , than that estimated for sgr a@xmath1 .
however the lifetimes to gravitational radiation inspiral for such binaries are shorter than the already short lifetime of sgr a@xmath1 and therefore lower the probability that we are seeing them in this phase of evolution . with a number of such objects in existence
, the probability increases that at least one of them is still in a ` young ' binary state , and might be seen in pulsar timing residuals .
maintaining of precision pulsar monitoring programs with long and continuous coverage is important for the future of such detection efforts .
the pulsar timing array " , our precision millisecond pulsar timing program , extends the work we have described here to include the entire ensemble of mbh - mbh systems in the universe .
this ensemble produces a stochastic gw background at a level that we can detect .
this measurement will place important constraints on the origin and evolution of mbhs .
we are grateful to andrew cumming and yuri levin for very useful discussions .
we thank the arecibo observatory telescope operators for many days and nights of assistance , and dunc lorimer for pioneering remote observing at ao .
lrrrrrr object & mass & distance & residual & lifetime & limit to & lifetime & @xmath82 $ ] & [ mpc ] & [ ns ] & [ y ] & mass ratio , q & [ y ] ngc1399 & 9.0 & 17.9 & 327 & 2.9e+05 & 0.18 & 5.7e+05 ngc1600 & 9.0 & 50.2 & 102 & 3.3e+05 & & ngc2300 & 8.7 & 31.8 & 57 & 9.3e+05 & & ngc2832 & 9.3 & 90.2 & 157 & 1.2e+05 & 0.66 & 1.3e+05 ngc3115 & 8.8 & 8.4 & 281 & 7.2e+05 & 0.22 & 1.2e+06 ngc3379 & 8.1 & 9.9 & 18 & 9.2e+06 & & ngc3608 & 8.2 & 20.3 & 10 & 7.6e+06 & & ngc4278 & 8.7 & 17.5 & 107 & 9.1e+05 & & ngc4291 & 8.7 & 28.6 & 63 & 9.3e+05 & & ngc4472 & 8.8 & 15.3 & 134 & 8.3e+05 & & ngc4486 & 9.2 & 15.3 & 845 & 1.3e+05 & 0.06 & 6.6e+05 ngc4552 & 8.7 & 15.3 & 119 & 9.3e+05 & & ngc4594 & 8.6 & 9.2 & 104 & 1.8e+06 & & ngc4621 & 8.3 & 15.3 & 26 & 4.2e+06 & & ngc4649 & 9.1 & 15.3 & 610 & 1.8e+05 & 0.08 & 6.6e+05 ngc4660 & 8.2 & 15.3 & 17 & 6.3e+06 & & ngc4889 & 9.4 & 93.3 & 256 & 7.1e+04 & 0.25 & 1.1e+05 ngc6166 & 9.0 & 112.5 & 50 & 3.0e+05 & & | arxiv |
catheter placement for intracerebral hematoma ( ich ) aspiration with subsequent lysis is usually performed under the guidance of frame - based or frameless stereotaxy . for these stereotactic methods ,
several preparatory steps are required , including rigid frame or fiducial marker attachment , followed by image acquisition , image registration , and calculation of the target point .
above all , it is basically a blind intervention , i.e. , the operator must rely on the images obtained before ich aspiration , and how much and which part of the hematoma remains can not be confirmed during the intervention . for years , we have performed catheter - based ich aspiration under ct fluoroscopy ( ctf ) guidance .
the preparatory processes were simple , and rigid fixation was not necessary . more importantly ,
we report herein on the technique of ctf - guided ich aspiration and its outcomes .
this study was approved by our institutional review board , and the requirement to obtain written informed consent to participate in this study was waived .
patients with a spontaneous ich > 30 ml in volume who had significant neurologic symptoms secondary to the ich were considered eligible for ctf - guided ich aspiration . to exclude other causes of hemorrhage , including cerebral aneurysms , arteriovenous malformations , or any other vascular anomalies , ct angiography , mr angiography , or digital subtraction angiography
patients with signs of herniation were excluded and treated by open surgery . in some cases ,
ctf - guided ich aspiration was performed on patients whose relatives refused craniotomy . since 2008 , ctf - guided ich aspiration was performed in 9 patients .
we used a 64-channel ct scanner ( brilliance ; philips medical systems , best , the netherlands ) for the procedure .
the patient was placed supine on the ct table with monitoring of vital signs ( intellivue mp 60 ; philips medical systems , best , the netherlands ) .
the catheter entry point was selected according to the location of the ich , as follows : supraorbital point ( 4 - 5 cm above the orbital rim in the plane of the pupil)3 ) for putaminal hemorrhage ( fig .
1 ) , keen 's point ( 2.5 - 3 cm posterior and 2.5 - 3 cm superior to the pinna)3 ) for thalamic hemorrhage , the most superficial point in the hematoma for lobar hemorrhage ( fig .
3 ) . after placing a radio - opaque marker ( needle or fiducial marker ) at the entry point ,
based on these ct scan images , the ct gantry was angled at a line between the radio - opaque marker and the lesion center , from which the entire process of the catheter insertion could be observed in real time on a lcd monitor in the ct room as the catheter path coincided with the imaging plane .
the hair was shaved around the entry point ( 5 5 cm ) and a drape was placed using the usual aseptic technique .
after administration of local anesthesia , a 1 cm skin incision was made at the entry point and a small burr hole was made using a twist hand drill . under ctf guidance ,
a 12-fr silicon catheter ( youshin medical , seoul , korea ) , which is used for external ventricular drainage was inserted into the center of the hematoma , followed by careful manual aspiration of the hematoma using a 10 ml syringe .
to facilitate hematoma removal , the location of the catheter tip was adjusted within the hematoma .
the process of catheter insertion , adjustment of the catheter tip , and removal of the hematoma could be observed in real time with a ct room monitor .
the exposure parameters were 120 kv and 60 mas , with a slice thickness of 3 mm .
one - to - four ct image cuts ( not a full package of brain ct images ) per fluoroscopy were obtained ; three - to - four brief fluoroscopic shots ( one shot for initial catheter insertion into hematoma and additional shots to assess the residual hematoma or adjust the catheter tip ) were necessary to complete the entire process .
we completed the procedure when the ct showed relief of the mass effect of the hematoma , even though a small amount of hematoma remained . before finishing
, whole brain ct scan was performed for detection of any procedural complications at other sites . in cases with a residual hematoma ,
the final location of the catheter tip in the hematoma cavity was also confirmed under the guidance of ctf .
when the catheter lumen was blocked by a clot and the hematoma could not be drained despite gentle squeezing of the catheter , a fibrinolytic agent was injected .
urokinase ( 4,000 iu ; greencross health care , yongin , korea ) was administered through the catheter , which was subsequently flushed with 2 ml of saline , and then clamped .
the catheter was removed when a follow - up ct scan showed < 10 ml of the ich volume or the patient showed marked improvement .
prophylactic antibiotics ( cefazolin 2 g bid ) were maintained during drainage of the hematoma in cases where the catheter was left .
we retrospectively reviewed the medical records of the 9 patients , including the clinical records ( glasgow coma scale score at the time of admission and modified rankin scale score 6 months after surgery ) and radiologic data ( side , location , and volume of the ich ) .
the ich volume was measured on a pacs workstation using free - hand region of interest measurement tools ( infinnit , seoul , korea ) .
after all lesion areas were segmented manually on a slice - by - slice basis , the total volume was calculated as the product of the slice thickness and the total lesion area .
to evaluate outcomes , we reviewed the procedure time ( from scout ct scan to final ct scan ) , the number of targeting errors in the lesion center at the catheter insertion , the volume of aspirated hematoma ( the difference between the pre - treatment ich volume and post - treatment ct ) , and the final catheter position , which was considered accurate when the catheter tip was placed in the center of the parenchymal clot two - thirds the length of the long axis and within the middle one - third of the clot.5 ) procedure - related complications , including rebleeding and infection , were also evaluated .
this study was approved by our institutional review board , and the requirement to obtain written informed consent to participate in this study was waived .
patients with a spontaneous ich > 30 ml in volume who had significant neurologic symptoms secondary to the ich were considered eligible for ctf - guided ich aspiration . to exclude other causes of hemorrhage , including cerebral aneurysms , arteriovenous malformations , or any other vascular anomalies , ct angiography , mr angiography , or digital subtraction angiography
patients with signs of herniation were excluded and treated by open surgery . in some cases ,
ctf - guided ich aspiration was performed on patients whose relatives refused craniotomy . since 2008 , ctf - guided ich aspiration was performed in 9 patients .
we used a 64-channel ct scanner ( brilliance ; philips medical systems , best , the netherlands ) for the procedure .
the patient was placed supine on the ct table with monitoring of vital signs ( intellivue mp 60 ; philips medical systems , best , the netherlands ) .
the catheter entry point was selected according to the location of the ich , as follows : supraorbital point ( 4 - 5 cm above the orbital rim in the plane of the pupil)3 ) for putaminal hemorrhage ( fig .
1 ) , keen 's point ( 2.5 - 3 cm posterior and 2.5 - 3 cm superior to the pinna)3 ) for thalamic hemorrhage , the most superficial point in the hematoma for lobar hemorrhage ( fig .
3 ) . after placing a radio - opaque marker ( needle or fiducial marker ) at the entry point ,
the ct gantry was angled at a line between the radio - opaque marker and the lesion center , from which the entire process of the catheter insertion could be observed in real time on a lcd monitor in the ct room as the catheter path coincided with the imaging plane .
the hair was shaved around the entry point ( 5 5 cm ) and a drape was placed using the usual aseptic technique .
after administration of local anesthesia , a 1 cm skin incision was made at the entry point and a small burr hole was made using a twist hand drill . under ctf guidance ,
a 12-fr silicon catheter ( youshin medical , seoul , korea ) , which is used for external ventricular drainage was inserted into the center of the hematoma , followed by careful manual aspiration of the hematoma using a 10 ml syringe . to facilitate hematoma removal ,
the process of catheter insertion , adjustment of the catheter tip , and removal of the hematoma could be observed in real time with a ct room monitor .
the exposure parameters were 120 kv and 60 mas , with a slice thickness of 3 mm .
one - to - four ct image cuts ( not a full package of brain ct images ) per fluoroscopy were obtained ; three - to - four brief fluoroscopic shots ( one shot for initial catheter insertion into hematoma and additional shots to assess the residual hematoma or adjust the catheter tip ) were necessary to complete the entire process .
we completed the procedure when the ct showed relief of the mass effect of the hematoma , even though a small amount of hematoma remained . before finishing , whole brain ct scan
was performed for detection of any procedural complications at other sites . in cases with a residual hematoma ,
the final location of the catheter tip in the hematoma cavity was also confirmed under the guidance of ctf .
when the catheter lumen was blocked by a clot and the hematoma could not be drained despite gentle squeezing of the catheter , a fibrinolytic agent was injected .
urokinase ( 4,000 iu ; greencross health care , yongin , korea ) was administered through the catheter , which was subsequently flushed with 2 ml of saline , and then clamped .
the catheter was removed when a follow - up ct scan showed < 10 ml of the ich volume or the patient showed marked improvement .
prophylactic antibiotics ( cefazolin 2 g bid ) were maintained during drainage of the hematoma in cases where the catheter was left .
we retrospectively reviewed the medical records of the 9 patients , including the clinical records ( glasgow coma scale score at the time of admission and modified rankin scale score 6 months after surgery ) and radiologic data ( side , location , and volume of the ich ) .
the ich volume was measured on a pacs workstation using free - hand region of interest measurement tools ( infinnit , seoul , korea ) .
after all lesion areas were segmented manually on a slice - by - slice basis , the total volume was calculated as the product of the slice thickness and the total lesion area .
to evaluate outcomes , we reviewed the procedure time ( from scout ct scan to final ct scan ) , the number of targeting errors in the lesion center at the catheter insertion , the volume of aspirated hematoma ( the difference between the pre - treatment ich volume and post - treatment ct ) , and the final catheter position , which was considered accurate when the catheter tip was placed in the center of the parenchymal clot two - thirds the length of the long axis and within the middle one - third of the clot.5 ) procedure - related complications , including rebleeding and infection , were also evaluated .
the patients treated by ctf - guided ich aspiration included 6 men and 3 women .
the mean age was 63.3 years ( range , 33 - 81 years ; table 1 ) .
oropharyngeal intubation was performed before the procedure in 4 patients ( cases 1 , 2 , 4 , and 6 ) and ambu bagging was required in 2 patients ( cases 1 and 4 ) during the procedure .
midazolam and a short - acting muscle relaxant were used for the patients requiring intubation . in the remaining cooperative 5 patients ( cases 3 , 5 , 7 , 8 , and 9 ) ,
the initial ich volumes ranged from 28.4 - 93.1ml with a mean of 44.7 ml ( table 1 ) . in all cases ,
the catheter was easily introduced into the center of the hematoma with a single pass using one ct fluoroscopy shot .
the mean volume of the aspirated ich was 20.6 ml ( range , 8.6 - 35.9 ml ) and the residual ich volume measured an average of 24.1 ml ( range , 6.2 - 57.2 ml ) after aspiration of the ich . in case 1 , with scanty residual hematoma
, the catheter was removed at the end of the procedure . in the remaining 8 cases ,
the catheter was left in the residual hematoma and the catheter tip was placed in the final accurate location , which we intended to perform under real - time observation with ctf .
the procedure took an average of 25.1 minutes ( range , 18 - 32 minutes ) .
post - operatively , of the 8 cases in which the catheter was left in the hematoma cavity , the residual hematoma was drained without clot lysis with urokinase in 3 cases ( cases 3 , 7 , and 8) . in the remaining 5 cases ,
clot lysis was required because of blockage of the catheter lumen by a clot during drainage of the residual hematoma .
clot lysis was performed 2 times ( 8,000 iu of urokinase ) , except in 1 patient ( case 6 , 20,000 iu of urokinase , 5 times ) with a large amount of residual hematoma .
there were 2 mortalities ( case 1 secondary to pneumonia ; and case 2 secondary to an acute mi ) , but no procedure - related deaths .
ctf has been widely used for percutaneous interventions , such as biopsy and drainage procedures .
however , ctf - guided ich aspiration has received little attention as a minimally invasive technique , despite the success of an early study.2 ) unlike frame - based or other frameless stereotactic ich aspiration , it does not require complicated preparations and rigid fixation .
accurate catheter position facilitates effective aspiration and drainage of the hematoma , and lysis of the clot with a small amount of fibrinolytics.7)8 ) in addition , using ctf we were able to see whether or not the mass effect was relieved during intervention .
the surgeon can use this information in real - time and make a decision on the end - point of the procedure .
when the initial catheter location was not adequate for aspiration of a sufficient amount of hematoma , we were able to reposition the catheter tip to the exact part of the remaining hematoma .
in addition , when the procedure was completed , the final catheter position could be assured .
we could avoid targeting error and improper catheter position , which may lead to treatment failure , and even damage other brain structures .
ctf - guided ich aspiration also shortens the procedure time . in our experience , it was performed within an average of 30 minutes .
catheter placement and aspiration of ich using conventional ct guidance was previously reported.4 ) in that study kocher 's point ( 3 cm from midline and 1 cm anterior to coronal suture ) was used as an entry point for deep ich , which is usually used in other stereotactic catheter insertion methods for deep ich . however , for the catheter path to the lesion center to coincide with the image plane , we used the supraorbital point for putaminal hemorrhage or keen 's point for thalamic ich instead of kocher 's point .
when using a standard kocher 's point , it is difficult to put the ct gantry angle at a line between kocher 's point and the hematoma center because that line is outside of ct gantry working range .
accordingly , in their report , repeated conventional axial ct scans were necessary to assess the catheter path to the hematoma during catheter placement . however , the supraorbital and keen 's point can provide a comfortable work space without the disturbance caused by the ct gantry during the procedure and fit the catheter path for the imaging plane to visualize the entire process of catheter insertion in real time .
these points are also the safe entry points which have long been used for external ventricular drainage in neurosurgery.3 ) the major limitation of ctf - guided ich aspiration is radiation exposure of patients and surgeons .
it can be reduced by brief use of ctf and low fluoroscopic parameters.1)6 ) because hematoma removal is observed in real time , the surgeon may attempt complete removal of the hematoma , which could lead to rebleeding . therefore , ich aspiration must be limited to relief of the mass effect .
a catheter navigation and ich aspiration with ctf is a feasible procedure shortening the time required for the procedure . through the observation in real time on the monitor
, ctf enables accurate catheter position , which facilitates effective aspiration and drainage of the ich with a small amount of fibrinolytics .
also , the operator can determine the end - point of the procedure with the real time ct information . | pubmed |
Potential energy of phonons as harmonic oscillators
I'm trying to derive the phonon hamiltonian which is anologous to a collection
of independent harmonic oscillators. I've already have kinetic energy but I'm kinda stuck on the potential energy. The initial expression I have is $$V=\sum\_{\boldsymbol{R},\boldsymbol{R'}}\sum\_{a,b}\sum\_{\mu,\nu}D\_{a\mu,b\nu}(\boldsymbol{R},\boldsymbol{R'})u\_{a\mu}(\boldsymbol{R})u\_{b\nu}(\boldsymbol{R'})$$
where $$D\_{a\mu,b\nu}(\boldsymbol{R},\boldsymbol{R'})$$ is dynamical matrix and $$u\_{a\mu}(\boldsymbol{R})=\sum\limits\_{\boldsymbol{q}\lambda}\frac{1}{\sqrt N}\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^\lambda(\boldsymbol{q})e^{i\boldsymbol{q}\cdot(\boldsymbol{R}+\boldsymbol{r}\_a)}Q\_\lambda(\boldsymbol{q})$$ is the displacement.
I think I should use the following identities (possibly in this order ?) to get to the final expression
$$\omega^2\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^\lambda(\boldsymbol{q})=\sum\_{b,\nu}D\_{a\mu,b\nu}\,\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^\lambda(\boldsymbol{q})$$
$$\sum\_\boldsymbol{R}e^{i\boldsymbol{q}\cdot\boldsymbol{R}}=N\delta\_{\boldsymbol{q},0}$$
$$e^{\lambda}\_{a\mu}(\boldsymbol{q})=\left[e^{\lambda}\_{a\mu}(\boldsymbol{-q})\right]^\*$$
$$\sum\_{a,\mu}e^{\lambda}\_{a\mu}(\boldsymbol{q})e^{\lambda'}\_{a\mu}(\boldsymbol{q})=\delta\_{\lambda\lambda'}$$
$$Q\_{\lambda}(\boldsymbol{q})=\left[Q\_{\lambda}(\boldsymbol{-q})\right]^\*$$
The result should be $$V=\sum\_{\boldsymbol{q},\lambda}\omega(\boldsymbol{q})|Q\_\lambda(\boldsymbol{q})|^2$$
I'm just not getting anywhere with those sums. I'm not able to arrive at anything meaningful. Can anyone help me with this derivation?
Let $R,a,\mu$ denote, respectively, the coordinates of the $R$th unit cell, the location of the $a$th basis atom, and the direction along the $\mu$th primitive vector. The potential energy within the harmonic approximation is
$
V=\frac12\sum\_{Ra\mu}\sum\_{R'b\nu}\Phi\_{a\mu,b\nu}(R,R')\,u\_{a\mu}(R)\,u\_{b\nu}(R')
$
where $u\_{a\mu}(R)$ are the thermal displacements away from equilibrium (with the time dependence suppressed) and $\Phi\_{a\mu,b\nu}(R,R')$ are elements of the force constant matrix. In general, these are not the same as the elements of the dynamical matrix. The $u\_{a\mu}(R)$ can be expanded as
$
u\_{a\mu}(R)=\frac{1}{\sqrt{m\_aN}}\sum\_{q\lambda}\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^{\lambda}(q)\,Q\_\lambda(q)\,\exp(iq\cdot R)
$
where $q$ is the phonon wavevector, $m\_a$ is the mass of atom $a$, $\lambda$ are branches of the dispersion relation, $\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^{\lambda}(q)$ is a component of the eigenvector indexed by $q\lambda$, and $Q\_\lambda(q)$ are the 'normal coordinates'. Note that including the term $\exp(iq\cdot a)$ in the expansion is tantamount to redefining the dynamical matrix.
Substituting the expansion into the potential gives
$
\begin{align}
V
&=\frac{1}{2N}\sum\_{Ra\mu}\sum\_{R'b\nu}\frac{\Phi\_{a\mu,b\nu}(R,R')}{\sqrt{m\_am\_{b}}}\sum\_{q\lambda}\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^{\lambda}(q)\,Q\_\lambda(q)\,e^{iq\cdot R}\sum\_{q'\lambda'}\varepsilon\_{b\nu}^{\lambda'}(q')\,Q\_{\lambda'}(q')\,e^{iq'\cdot R'} \\
&=\frac{1}{2N}\sum\_{Ra\mu}\sum\_{R'b\nu}\frac{\Phi\_{a\mu,b\nu}(0,R'-R)}{\sqrt{m\_am\_{b}}}\sum\_{q\lambda}\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^{\lambda}(q)\,Q\_\lambda(q)\,e^{iq\cdot R}\sum\_{q'\lambda'}\varepsilon\_{b\nu}^{\lambda'}(q')\,Q\_{\lambda'}(q')\,e^{iq'\cdot R'} \\
&=\frac{1}{2N}\sum\_{Ra\mu}\sum\_{R'b\nu}\frac{\Phi\_{a\mu,b\nu}(0,R')}{\sqrt{m\_am\_{b}}}\sum\_{q\lambda}\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^{\lambda}(q)\,Q\_\lambda(q)\,e^{iq\cdot R}\sum\_{q'\lambda'}\varepsilon\_{b\nu}^{\lambda'}(q')\,Q\_{\lambda'}(q')\,e^{iq'\cdot (R'+R)} \\
&=\frac{1}{2N}\sum\_{a\mu}\sum\_{R'b\nu}\frac{\Phi\_{a\mu,b\nu}(0,R')}{\sqrt{m\_am\_{b}}}\sum\_{q\lambda}\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^{\lambda}(q)\,Q\_\lambda(q)\sum\_{q'\lambda'}\varepsilon\_{b\nu}^{\lambda'}(q')\,Q\_{\lambda'}(q')\,e^{iq'\cdot R'}\underbrace{\left(\sum\_R e^{i(q+q')\cdot R}\right)}\_{N\delta\_{q,-q'}} \\
&=\frac{1}{2}\sum\_{a\mu}\sum\_{R'b\nu}\frac{\Phi\_{a\mu,b\nu}(0,R')}{\sqrt{m\_am\_{b}}}\sum\_{q\lambda}\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^{\lambda}(q)\,Q\_\lambda(q)\sum\_{\lambda'}\varepsilon\_{b\nu}^{\lambda'}(-q)\,Q\_{\lambda'}(-q)\,e^{-iq\cdot R'} \\
&=\frac{1}{2}\sum\_{a\mu}\sum\_{b\nu}\sum\_{q\lambda}\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^{\lambda}(q)\,Q\_\lambda(q)\sum\_{\lambda'}\varepsilon\_{b\nu}^{\lambda'}(-q)\,Q\_{\lambda'}(-q)\,\underbrace{\sum\_{R'}\frac{\Phi\_{a\mu,b\nu}(0,R')}{\sqrt{m\_am\_{b}}}e^{-iq\cdot R'}}\_{D\_{a\mu,b\nu}(-q)} \\
&=\frac{1}{2}\sum\_{a\mu}\sum\_{b\nu}\sum\_{q\lambda}\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^{\lambda}(-q)\,Q\_\lambda(-q)\sum\_{\lambda'}\varepsilon\_{b\nu}^{\lambda'}(q)\,Q\_{\lambda'}(q)\,D\_{a\mu,b\nu}(q) \\
&=\frac{1}{2}\sum\_{a\mu}\sum\_{q\lambda}\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^{\lambda}(-q)\,Q\_\lambda(-q)\sum\_{\lambda'}Q\_{\lambda'}(q)\underbrace{\sum\_{b\nu}D\_{a\mu,b\nu}(q)\,\varepsilon\_{b\nu}^{\lambda'}(q)}\_{\omega^2(q\lambda')\,\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^{\lambda'}(q)} \\
&=\frac{1}{2}\sum\_{a\mu}\sum\_{q\lambda}\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^{\lambda}(q)^\*\,Q\_\lambda(q)^\*\sum\_{\lambda'}Q\_{\lambda'}(q)\,\omega^2(q\lambda')\,\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^{\lambda'}(q) \\
&=\frac{1}{2}\sum\_{q\lambda\lambda'}\omega^2(q\lambda')\,Q\_\lambda(q)^\*\,Q\_{\lambda'}(q)\underbrace{\sum\_{a\mu}\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^{\lambda}(q)^\*\varepsilon\_{a\mu}^{\lambda'}(q)}\_{\delta\_{\lambda\lambda'}} \\
&=\frac{1}{2}\sum\_{q\lambda}\omega^2(q\lambda)\,|Q\_\lambda(q)|^2 \\
\end{align}
$
| stackexchange/physics |
A photo slideshow of Shanghai street eats with Jean-Georges Vongerichten, sampling everything from dumpling house fares to street stall Asian pancakes.
Oranges for sale on Sipailou Street. The next stall over is selling fermented "stinky tofu."
Sautéed crabs in spicy sauce on Sipailou.
You tiao, or fried dough, is a morning favorite morning treat in China (cost: 25 cents).
"Tofu brain soup" also includes fermented black beans and scallions.
Food in Shanghai—as in all of China—is loaded with MSG.
The government sporadically cleans up the streets, but the vendors always return.
No dilly-dallying at Nanxiang Dumpling House.
Making jian bing, a crêpe wrapped around egg and fried dough.
Jean-Georges Vongerichten finds inspiration on Xiaangyang Road.
Scallion-laced fried pancakes and you tiao, right, on sale near Yu Gardens.
Chef Ming Kin Lam stops by a table at Jean Georges Shanghai (designed by Michael Graves), at Three on the Bund. | slim_pajama |
fractures occur when loads on the skeleton exceed the breaking strength of bone . among young adults ,
the skeletal loads causing rib fractures are generally due to high - energy traumatic events . in older adults
, rib fractures often result from falls [ 1 , 2 ] , notably among alcoholic patients .
however , most fractures in older individuals of both sexes are related also to impaired bone strength , as assessed clinically by bone densitometry , and an association between areal bone mineral density ( bmd ) and rib fracture risk was documented in the osteoporotic fractures in men ( mros ) cohort that was independent of other risk factors . associations of rib fractures with low bone density have also been observed among older women [ 5 , 6 ] , who account for the majority of all fractures in the population , but other potential risk factors have not been addressed in that group .
this is an important limitation as interventions for bone loss and for other determinants of fracture risk ( e.g. , falls ) would likely differ . since rib fractures are associated with significant morbidity , mortality , and cost [ 79 ] , as well as an increased risk of subsequent fractures of other types [ 2 , 10 ] , it is important to evaluate the relative impact of bone density versus other contributors to rib fracture risk .
we address this issue in an analysis of prospective data from a cohort of women and men randomly sampled from the community .
after approval by mayo clinic 's institutional review board , subjects were recruited from age - stratified random samples of rochester , minnesota , women and men as described in detail previously .
of 348 men who participated and provided full study data , there were approximately 50 subjects per decade of age from 2029 to 80 years and over ( mean age sd , 55.4 19.6 years ; range , 22 to 90 years ) . among 351 participating women ,
there were also about 50 subjects per decade of age , including 138 premenopausal women ( age , 35.0 8.6 years ; range , 21 to 54 years ) and 213 women ( age , 67.8 13.2 years ; range , 34 to 93 years ) who were postmenopausal ( 6 or more months without menses and a follicle - stimulating hormone level > 20
subjects were interviewed by a study nurse using a standard protocol to collect clinical , demographic and lifestyle data .
cigarette smoking and alcohol use were classified as ever / never , while self - reported heavy social or excessive alcohol consumption was considered heavy use .
subjects were also queried about a history of prior fractures , and their complete ( inpatient and outpatient ) medical records in the community were reviewed by trained nurse abstractors to confirm fracture reports and collect information about a diverse array of conditions predisposing to secondary ( 2 ) osteoporosis ( e.g. , rheumatoid arthritis , hyperparathyroidism , malabsorption syndrome ) or to an increased risk of falling ( e.g. , stroke , epilepsy , parkinsonism ) [ 12 , 13 ] .
height ( m ) and weight ( kg ) were measured , and body mass index ( bmi ) was defined as kg / m . physical activity ( kcal / week )
areal bmd ( g / cm ) was determined for the lumbar spine ( l2l4 in ap projection ) , femoral neck ( fn ) , and ultradistal radius using dual - energy x - ray absorptiometry ( dxa ) with the hologic qdr2000 device ( hologic , waltham , ma , usa ) and software version 5.40 .
coefficients of variation ( cv ) for the spine , hip , and forearm bmd measurements were 0.6% , 1.8% , and 0.8% , respectively .
ribs bmd was obtained from the ribs region of a total body scan on the same instrument .
these subjects were then followed from baseline for the occurrence of any new fracture ( prospective cohort study ) by periodic interview and review of each subject 's medical record at every local medical care provider through 2008 .
mayo clinic records , for example , contain the details of every inpatient hospitalization at its two affiliated hospitals ( st . marys and rochester methodist ) , every outpatient or office visit at the clinic , emergency room , or local nursing homes , as well as all radiographic and pathology reports , including autopsies .
the medical records contained the clinical history and the radiologist 's report of each rib fracture , but the original x - rays were not available for review . because we reviewed all local inpatient and outpatient records for each subject , ascertainment of clinically evident fractures
is believed to be complete , along with additional rib fractures found incidentally on x - rays taken for other purposes .
recognizing that the actual skeletal loads involved are poorly defined , fractures were attributed to either ( 1 ) severe trauma ( e.g. , high velocity injuries like motor vehicles accidents or falls from a height ) , ( 2 ) no more than moderate trauma ( low velocity injuries , by convention , the equivalent of a fall from standing height or less ) , which encompassed a wide range of presumptive skeletal loads including those rib fractures that appeared to have been spontaneous ( e.g. , secondary to a fit of coughing ) , or ( 3 ) a specific pathological lesion ( e.g. , metastatic malignancy ) . in this context , trauma is considered synonymous with the forces on bone regardless of the exact nature of the precipitating event .
the association of rib fractures with bmd and other potential risk factors was evaluated using two basic methods of analysis , both carried out in sas ( sas institute , cary , nc , usa ) .
the cumulative incidence of a new rib fracture was first estimated for up to 15 years using the kaplan - meier method .
andersen - gill time - to - fracture regression models were then used to assess the impact of various covariates ( e.g. , bmd , prior fracture history , heavy alcohol use , etc . ) on the relative risk ( hazard ratio ( hr ) ) of a subsequent rib fracture , separately for women and men .
these models allow for multiple rib fracture episodes per subject , while accounting for the correlation structure . the dependent variable was time until rib fracture , and the independent variables were age , bmd , and the clinical characteristics at baseline .
for both univariate and age - adjusted models , the assumption of proportional hazards was not violated for the variables considered .
subsequently , 56 of them had 67 rib fracture episodes ( more than one rib could have been fractured in each episode ) during 8560 person - years ( p - y ) of followup ( median , 13.9 years per subject ; range , 1 day to 17 years ) .
forty - six people had a single event , while nine had two and one individual had three separate rib fracture episodes .
these included 33 women ( 9% ) with at least one rib fracture and 23 men ( 7% ) .
counting episodes , the overall crude incidence of rib fracture was 7.8 per 1000 p - y ( 8.8 per 1000 p - y in women and 6.6 per 1000 p - y in men ) , while the estimated cumulative incidence of a rib fracture 15 years after baseline was 9.5% ( 10.1% in women and 9.0% in men ) .
the median age at the first rib fracture during followup was 83 years for the women and 70 years for the men . the majority ( 73% ) of rib fractures were due to injuries conventionally attributed to no more than moderate trauma ; these included falls from a standing height or less in 23 cases , but no specific traumatic event was acknowledged in nearly 40% of the episodes , most of which were classified as spontaneous ( e.g. , coughing ) .
severe trauma accounted for the remaining fractures ( 25% ) , including 7 rib fractures that occurred as the result of falling from greater than standing height . of note ,
52% of the women with a rib fracture , as well as 26% of the men , had at least one traditional osteoporotic fracture ( i.e. , hip , spine , or distal forearm due to moderate trauma ) during followup .
rib fracture risk increased with age ( hr per 10 years , 1.7 ; 95% ci , 1.52.0 ) and was slightly less in men than women ( p = 0.331 ) .
the determinants of a rib fracture varied somewhat by sex , although adjustment for age substantially reduced associations with most risk factors ( table 2 ) .
there was a significant age - adjusted association with previous rib fractures in women but not men , as 20 women had experienced a rib fracture prior to baseline compared to only four men .
cigarette use , but not alcohol consumption , was associated with rib fracture risk among the women . however , there was an increased risk of rib fracture episodes with heavy alcohol use among both sexes in the unadjusted analysis .
this was not independent of age , although heavy alcohol users ( 13% of the cohort ) accounted for 24% of all those with a rib fracture and a third of the subjects with multiple rib fracture episodes .
in univariate analyses , greater bmi was protective , while less physical activity increased the risk of a rib fracture .
likewise , diseases associated with a greater likelihood of falling or with secondary osteoporosis , as described in methods , were associated with an increased risk of rib fracture , but none of these associations was statistically significant after adjustment for age . among the women but not the men , low bmd at the fn , lumbar spine , and ultradistal radius also predicted an increased likelihood of a rib fracture during followup , as did ribs region bmd from the total body scan . in multivariable analyses ,
the independent predictors of a rib fracture among the women included age ( hr , 1.5 ; 95% ci , 1.12.1 ) , cigarette smoking ( hr , 2.2 ; 95% ci , 1.044.7 ) , and ultradistal radius bmd ( hr 1.8 ; 95% ci , 1.12.9 ) ; among men , age was the only independent risk factor ( hr , 1.5 ; 95% ci , 1.21.9 ) .
for example , women who smoked were more likely to consume alcohol ( 94% ) or be heavy alcohol users ( 12% ) compared to never smokers ( 78% and 3% , resp . ) .
likewise , ultradistal radius bmd was highly correlated with fn bmd ( r = 0.81 ; p <
0.001 ) , and the age - adjusted analysis revealed a statistically significant 1.7-fold overall increase in rib fracture risk per sd decrease in fn bmd among the women . in this group , however , the association was as strong for the 10 rib fractures attributed to severe trauma ( hr , 3.0 ; 95% ci , 0.99.4 ) as for the 31 rib fractures attributed to no more than moderate trauma ( hr , 1.5 ; 95% ci , 0.82.5 ) , although statistical power was correspondingly limited .
even so , there was a significant 4.6-fold ( 95% ci , 1.514 ) increased risk of a severe - trauma rib fracture for each sd decrease in ribs region bmd .
no overall age - adjusted association with bmd was observed among the men with rib fractures due to severe trauma , although they were somewhat younger than the women at the time of fracture ( median , 60.3 years versus 78.2 years ) . among men age 50 years and over , however ,
each sd reduction in ribs region bmd was associated with a 3.9-fold ( 95% ci , 1.212 ) increase in the risk of a rib facture attributed to severe trauma .
despite the fact that they represent the most frequent clinically - evident fracture in older people [ 2 , 20 ] , rib fractures have received little attention relative to other common fractures .
rib fractures do appear to be increasing with aging of the population ; and , like more traditional osteoporotic fractures , the risk of rib fractures increased with age and bmd among randomly sampled women in this prospective study . in this group ,
the age - adjusted hr per sd decrease in fn bmd was 1.7 , consistent with the 1.6-fold increase in rib fracture risk among women in the study of osteoporotic fractures , as well as the relative risk of an osteoporotic fracture ( 1.6-fold per sd decrease in fn bmd ) among white women generally .
somewhat lower relative risk estimates by fn bmd were made in perimenopausal women . among the men in this study , there was no overall increase in rib fracture risk with lower fn bmd , nor was there any association between rib fractures and fn bmd among men in the dubbo osteoporosis epidemiology study .
this contrasts with a recent report from mros , where there was a statistically significant relative rib fracture risk of 1.4 per sd decrease in total hip bmd , even after adjusting for other potential risk factors .
other population - based studies have generally found more rib fractures in men [ 16 , 20 , 25 , 26 ] , but we found no male excess .
moreover , just 25% of the rib fractures in our study population were attributed to severe trauma .
noteworthy , however , is the finding that bmd appeared to be as strongly associated with the rib fractures attributed to severe trauma as with those attributed to no more than moderate trauma .
it must be recognized , however , that the distinction between severe and moderate trauma in the bone field is only a convention aimed at countering early criticism that the impact of osteoporosis was exaggerated by including fractures resulting from trauma sufficient to break anyone 's bones ; the specific forces involved in these different fracture etiologies have not been well quantified . indeed , even among better studied wrist fractures , which almost invariably are described as caused by
a fall forward on the outstretched arm , the actual orientation of the fall , and presumably the resultant forces , varies substantially .
moreover , other studies have documented the fact that bmd predicts fractures attributed to high trauma events ( e.g. , motor vehicle accidents ) as well as it does to those resulting from presumed lower trauma such as falls [ 29 , 30 ] .
the majority of rib fractures in this study were attributed to lesser degrees of trauma , especially falls from standing height and activities of daily living . because biomechanical loading ( e.g. , falling ) dominates bone strength with respect to fracture pathogenesis
, interventions directed solely at improving bone density are unlikely to be completely effective in reducing the fracture burden in the population .
in fact , osteoporosis and/or osteopenia only account ( i.e. , attributable risk ) for a quarter of the rib fractures observed among older women in the population , so other factors are clearly involved in the etiology . indeed ,
body sway was a more important determinant of rib fracture risk than was fn bmd in the dubbo osteoporosis epidemiology study , whereas falling and fn bmd predicted rib fractures comparably among men in the mros cohort . in the present investigation , risk factors for falling were somewhat more strongly associated with rib fracture risk than was bmd in the unadjusted analysis . both variables are strongly age - related , however , and the association with risk factors for falling was not statistically significant after adjusting for age in either sex .
one particular risk factor for falling , heavy alcohol use , was associated with a 2-fold age - adjusted increase in rib fracture risk though this did not achieve statistical significance .
the relation of bone density to social drinking is equivocal , but bone density may be impaired in alcohol abusers [ 3335 ] , who are also at increased risk of other fractures [ 33 , 36 ] .
nevertheless , only one - quarter of the subjects with rib fractures in this study were considered heavy drinkers so prophylaxis focused solely on alcoholism would also be incomplete .
in particular , it was a prospective study of randomly sampled community women and men with long followup and superior ascertainment of subsequent fractures .
indeed , fracture ascertainment was likely more complete than for community residents generally since we reviewed all community radiographic reports for each subject .
the risk factors were recorded before any knowledge of resultant fractures , and fractures were documented in detailed medical records that spanned each subject 's entire period of residency in the community .
the main limitation is the relatively small sample size , with correspondingly low numbers of rib fractures and reduced statistical power . in addition , only 13% of all subjects reported heavy alcohol use , as such individuals are typically underrepresented in community studies . also
, our results are not generalizable to nonwhites because the study cohort and the underlying rochester population are largely white , although rib fractures appear to be less common in the non - white population .
moreover , the local population is largely of northern european extraction , but age - adjusted hip fracture incidence rates from rochester are comparable to those for us whites generally . finally , the focus here is on fractures among older adults . as noted in the introduction ,
rib fractures in younger patients often are due to high - energy trauma , and premenopausal women and men under 50 years of age are not generally recommended for osteoporosis assessment .
these limitations notwithstanding , from a clinical perspective , our findings indicate that older women presenting with a rib fracture should generally have a careful evaluation for osteoporosis and be prescribed pharmacologic therapy if appropriate .
this is especially important as half of them did not experience a traditional osteoporotic fracture ( hip , spine , or wrist ) that might otherwise have prompted such a workup .
even those older patients who present acutely in the emergency department with fractures resulting from severe ( ~high velocity ) trauma should be followed up with an osteoporosis evaluation as would be expected for women who present with a hip fracture due to a fall .
finally , almost half of all rib fractures observed were precipitated by falls of various types .
consequently , fall prevention strategies should also be considered in both women and men with a rib fracture . | pubmed |
with the absence of quarks and gluons in the physical spectrum , we are forced to probe their interaction at low energies by the study of colourless composites of these particles .
this information is encoded in the green s functions of our qft , in particular the four quark - scattering matrix and the quark - gluon vertex .
faced with the richness of the hadronic spectrum , it is not unreasonable to draw a comparison with the complex nonperturbative particulars of these green s functions . in this talk
we will consider the simplest bound states
the light mesons as our probes and investigate how their properties depend on information present in the quark - gluon vertex .
@xmath0 \includegraphics[width=0.66\columnwidth]{quark - sde}\label{fig : quarkdse}\nonumber\\[-13mm]\\[8 mm ] \includegraphics[width=0.71\columnwidth]{dse - quark - gluon2.eps}\label{dse1}\nonumber\\[-13mm]\\[8 mm ] \includegraphics[width=0.71\columnwidth]{dse - quark - gluon3.eps}\label{dse2}\nonumber\\[-13mm]\\ \nonumber\end{aligned}\ ] ]
to solve the dses , shown for the inverse quark propagator and quark - gluon vertex by ( [ fig : quarkdse ] ) and ( [ dse1 ] ) of fig .
[ fig : qgdse ] , we need to introduce a truncation at some point in the infinite tower .
this need for a truncation also applies to the bse since therein we must specify the ( 2pi ) four - point scattering kernel .
this is a delicate process since we must be careful to preserve various symmetries of the theory .
the most important of these relates to chiral symmetry , expressed via the axial - vector ward - takahashi identity ( axwti ) .
this underpins the observed mass spectrum of the light mesons , and ensures that pions are indeed the ( pseudo)-goldstone bosons of the theory .
this identification is a necessary feature of any serious model and must be exhibited by any truncation of the bses and dses .
the simplest truncation that satisfies this criterion is that of rainbow - ladder ( rl ) whereby the full quark - gluon vertex is replaced by a bare vertex , see _ e.g. _
the axwti preserving kernel in the bse then corresponds to a single gluon exchange , re - summed to all orders thus providing the ` ladder ' .
these rl models are designed to reproduce predominantly s - wave mesons due to the simple vector - vector structure of the interaction . to compensate for this simplicity one
constructs a phenomenological model for the gluon , effectively subsuming additional vertex corrections from the yang - mills sector and unquenching effects . to separate the phenomenological from the _ ab initio _ , we must investigate the quark - gluon vertex and determine the impact of corrections beyond tree - level to our quarks and mesons .
such studies have been made _
_ @xcite . following the analysis of @xcite we approximate the full dse with the ( nonperturbative ) one - loop structure of . here
the first ` non - abelian ' loop - diagram in subsumes the first two diagrams in the full dse to first order in a skeleton expansion of the four - point functions .
we neglect the two - loop diagram in the full dse , which is justified for small and large momenta @xcite .
the remaining ` abelian ' contributions are split into the non - resonant second loop - diagram in and a third diagram containing effects due to hadron back - reactions . in the next section we consider these resonance contributions , using a rl truncation for the non - resonant parts .
we follow this by exploring a new truncation in which leading non - resonant parts from the non - abelian vertex are included self - consistently in the quark dse and meson bse .
the prescription for including pion degrees of freedom in the dses and bses in a manner consistent with the axwti have been proposed and investigated in @xcite , with the resultant system of equations depicted by @xmath1{dse - quark - approx4.eps}\nonumber\\ \includegraphics*[width=0.75\columnwidth]{bse - pion3.eps}\nonumber\end{aligned}\ ] ] the first loop diagram of both equations relates to the usual rainbow - ladder , where the infrared suppressed gluon is enhanced by the vertex dressing , indicated by _ ym_. the second diagram contributing to the quark dse and meson bse represents the back - reaction of the pion onto the quark .
this requires input of the quark - pion vertex , which we parameterise by a chiral approximation of the leading pion bethe - salpeter amplitude @xcite @xmath2 here @xmath3 is the scalar dressing function of the quark propagator in the chiral limit .
the effects of neglecting the three sub - leading amplitudes have been quantified for a real - value approximation in ref .
@xcite , and found to be on the level of a few percent .
the advantage of the approximation in ( [ piapprox ] ) is that we can then directly calculate the quark propagator in the complex plane .
we need to specify the gluon propagator and a quark - gluon vertex that subsumes the non - resonant parts of the interaction into an effective rainbow - ladder model .
since here we wish to employ a gluon propagator as calculated from its dse , we employ the soft divergent model ( sd ) for the quark - gluon vertex as described in @xcite .
we calculated a range of meson observables and observe that the effect of the pion back - reaction has only a small impact on the pion mass itself .
the impact of including pion - cloud effects on the leptonic decay constant is more substantial , with effects of the order of @xmath4 mev : [ cols="^,^,^,^,^,^,^,^",options="header " , ] the model parameters @xmath5 and @xmath6 were tuned such that for the latter we obtain reasonable pion observables , and the quark mass is fixed at @xmath7 mev .
what we find is that the mass of the @xmath8-meson is enhanced by @xmath9 mev as compared to pure rl .
this is intriguing since it has long been suspected that corrections beyond rl approximately cancel in the @xmath8 @xcite .
this is supported by known estimates of mass shifts from the resonant and non - resonant abelian diagrams in , calculated at @xmath10 mev ( see previous section ) and @xmath11 mev @xcite respectively
we presented a study of light mesons using two truncations of the bethe - salpeter equations beyond rl .
these considered unquenching effects associated with the pion cloud , and the dominant non - abelian corrections to the quark - gluon vertex stemming from gluon self - interactions . for the latter truncation , we obtain masses for the rho meson of @xmath12 mev , consistent with quenched lattice simulations .
the subsequent inclusion of unquenching effects and other non - resonant contributions to the quark - gluon interaction brings the rho mass back to its physical value thus supporting a long suspected cancellation mechanism .
an investigation based on yang - mills dse results together with unquenching effects is currently underway .
this work was supported by the helmholtz - university young investigator grant number vh - ng-332 and by the helmholtz international center for fair within the framework of the loewe program ( landesoffensive zur entwicklung wissenschaftlich - konomischer exzellenz ) launched by the state of hesse .
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How does relativity holds for universal speed limit? [duplicate]
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[Why and how is the speed of light in vacuum constant, i.e., independent of reference frame?](/questions/2230/why-and-how-is-the-speed-of-light-in-vacuum-constant-i-e-independent-of-refer)
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According to relativity nothing in the universe can move faster than light through space time.
The light always appear to be at c regardless of the velocity of the observer , same is true for any object moving at c.
So how does it happens?
Does the space relatively contracts and expands when the observer is moving towards and away respectively from the direction of light?
There is no actual contraction or relaxation of space. The person on the ground observes your length in the direction of motion to be contracted by a amount proportional to your speed. At the same time, you feel that you are at rest and the universe is moving at very high speed in the opposite direction so that the length of the universe (space) along your motion seems contracted by the very same amount the observer on the ground has calculated.
It contains the two postulates of special relativity. 1) Laws of physics are symmetric in all inertial frames of reference and 2) the speed of light in vacuum is a universal constant and is independent of the relative motion between the observer and the source. There is no actual contraction of space but one observes it due to the fact that the constancy of speed is independent of observer's motion. It's a measurement effect.
**"The light always appear to be at c regardless of the velocity of the observer , same is true for any object moving at c. So how does it happens?"**
Actually it doesn't. See this:
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relativistic_Doppler_effect>
"Assume the observer and the source are moving away from each other with a relative velocity v (v is negative if the observer and the source are moving towards each other). Considering the problem in the reference frame of the source, suppose one wavefront arrives at the observer. The next wavefront is then at a distance λ=c/fs away from the observer (where λ is the wavelength, fs is the frequency of the wave the source emitted, and c is the speed of light)."
If v is small, relativistic time dilation can be neglected. The observer measures the frequency to be
fo = fs(1 - v/c),
and the speed of the light relative to the observer is, accordingly,
c' = λ.fo = c - v,
in violation of Einstein's relativity.
It is easy to see that the relativistic time dilation introduced in the Wikipedia article does not change the conclusion that the speed of the light relative to the observer is different from the speed of the light relative to the source. Einsteinians will have to admit that the Doppler effect, relativistic or not, refutes Einstein's relativity.
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How can a proton be converted to a neutron via positron emission and yet gain mass?
The mass of a neutron is greater than mass of a proton so how is it possible in positron emission for a proton to form a neutron and a positron?
Because the mass of a nucleus isn't just the sum of its parts. Positron emission obeys the nuclear mass-energy balance like all other nuclear reactions. The mass deficit is the energy of the reaction.
In other words, the reaction still decreases the total mass (reactants versus products). Your observation (that a neutron is heavier than a proton) tells us that positron emission can't occur for a proton in isolation - and this is true.
Binding energy is one way to represent the fact that a nucleus's weight isn't just the sum of its parts. So another way to answer your question is to say that the change in binding energy is more than enough to make up for the increase in mass due to changing from a proton to a neutron. So that transition (p to n) causes an increase in nucleon mass, but the binding energy causes a decrease in mass (for the decay). The fact that positron emission happens evidences the fact that the change in binding energy is greater.
In addition to [Alan's notes](https://physics.stackexchange.com/a/92748/520) about keeping track of total energy in a nuclear context, it is also important to keep track of the neutrino.
Even free protons can be converted to neutrons (a process called "inverse beta decay") if there is an incident anti-neutrino of sufficient energy:
$$p + \bar{\nu}\_e \to n + e^+ \,.$$
This is the detection mechanism that is used for reactor anti-neutrinos oscillation measurements (the delayed coincidence between the positron annihilation and the subsequent capture of the free neutron is very clean), and requires a anti-neutrino of 1.8 MeV or more to proceed.
The pure decay is
$$ p \to n + e^+ + \nu\_e \,,$$
and requires a little more energy that you would naively expect from the masses of the proton, neutron and positron (and, of course, can only proceed in a context where there is energy to be had doing it, such as in some heavy nuclei).
when anti neutrino collide with protons (process known as"Reverse BETA DECAY") they produce neutrons and electrons
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Former NBB CEO Joe Jobe launches new business consulting firm
By Ron Kotrba | May 25, 2016 Biodiesel Magazine
Joe Jobe, former CEO of the National Biodiesel Board, has started a new consulting firmcalled Rock House Advisors LLC. He tells Biodiesel Magazine about it in an exclusive interview.
For a generation, Joe Jobe, the former CEO of the National Biodiesel Board, has fostered the U.S. biodiesel industry from its fledgling infancy to bountiful maturation. When Jobe unexpectedly left the organization in early May, the collective voice of the industry asked "Why?" and "What will he do next?" Three weeks later, Jobe sat down with Biodiesel Magazine to discuss the next chapter of his life, "Act III" as he calls it.
The scene for Act I of Jobe's professional career took place in the Missouri Attorney General's Office where he was a fraud investigator, experience that came in handy more than a decade later in the second half of Act II as biodiesel RIN fraud cases were exposed and the industry was forced to develop quality management plans to ensure its legitimacy in the critical eyes of regulators and the public. This was just one example of the perseverance Jobe displayed as head of the NBB.
Much of his career at the organization was spent fighting what have often seemed like uphill battles for continued market growth through the renewable fuel standard (RFS), policy continuity for the tax credit, truth to balance lies told by the Goliaths of Big Oil and Big Food, sound—rather than junk—science, fairness in international trade wars, and the propagation of knowledge over misconceptions and myths that continuously find a way back into the limelight. Under Jobe's leadership, the U.S. biodiesel industry was improved on all fronts, from the technical side securing and improving ASTM standards, fuel quality programs and specifications, to market growth through OEM partnerships and oilheat collaborations.
Since his departure from the NBB, Jobe told Biodiesel Magazine he has had a full schedule. On May 25 he was headed to Chicago to attend the 2016 Biodiesel & Feedstock Conference organized by The Jacobsen.
Jobe has started a new company, a business consulting firm called Rock House Advisors LLC, which Jobe said will encompass biodiesel and renewable energy work, but also much more. "The prospects are wide open," Jobe said. Based in Jefferson City, Missouri, Jobe said the scope of Rock House Advisors is national, if not international, and the firm has a growing network of associates and strategic partners.
The development of Rock House Advisors has been in the conceptual phase for more than a year now. "Time has come for me to do something else," he said. "Spending 17 years as the CEO of a trade group like the NBB is about two times longer than the average lifespan of a trade organization CEO. But I couldn't leave last year right in the middle of the fight. With what we have accomplished—getting three years of [biomass-based diesel] RVOs and two years of the tax credit—it was really quite an extraordinary year. Now, the U.S. biodiesel industry is fairly well positioned. It's got a solid precedent of five years of growth. The tax credit is back, and it looks favorable for extending it into the future. The industry is as strong and stable as it's ever been. This industry is here to stay—and grow. So it was time I looked at moving on."
There is no shortage of pioneering industry leaders wishing Jobe well and offering kind words about his world-class leadership. "Nobody has fought harder or pushed longer for the commercialization of biodiesel than Joe has," said Gene Gebolys, CEO of World Energy. "When he took the reins at NBB, we were a small handful of farmers and industry pioneers trying to band together to start a new industry. Twenty years later, biomass-based diesel is the shining star of the federal policy designed to transform America away from our dependency on fossil fuels and Joe has been at the forefront of the effort every step of the way. He has accomplished far more than most could hope to in a lifetime, but I have no doubt there's much more to come."
John Campbell, the managing director of Ocean Park Advisors and former senior vice president of AGP Biofuels Division, said, "It is no small task to take a totally new transportation fuel, highly dependent on government policy support, to a skeptical marketplace. I am convinced that private industry could not have been successful without the adroit support of the National Biodiesel Board and the leadership of CEO Joe Jobe. Joe has been tireless in his efforts to keep the industry together through some very rough times and has built a robust trade association almost from scratch. He deserves a lot of the credit for bringing us to the point of supplying almost 5 percent of the diesel fuel market."
Jobe said one of the first actions he took upon becoming CEO of the NBB in 1999 was driving up to Seargent Bluff, Iowa, to tour the AGP plant and talk with Campbell. This year marks the 20-year anniversary of the building of this facility, which Jobe said was the first biodiesel plant in the country, established under Campbell's leadership in 1996.
"I have known and worked with Joe Jobe for over 20 years," said Krysta Harden, former Deputy Secretary of USDA. "His dynamic personality, hard-driving work ethic and vision for the renewable fuels and energy markets assures his success in his new endeavors. I am excited for the ag and energy industries to have someone with Joe's talent working to solve problems and creating new opportunities."
Jobe's stellar track record in leading NBB is no doubt appealing to his potential clientele. "They tell me that's why they're interested in working with me," he said. "Those skills can translate to most, if not all, organizations. The organizational skills of leading, helping their organizations do that with a vision, action and execution. That's my strength. I have a knack for that and I am confident in my abilities. I'm a good communicator, writer, speaker, persuader, and advocate. And I am authentic."
The name of Jobe's new consulting firm, Rock House Advisors, has a personal touch too. Jobe grew up on a farm in Central Missouri, and about a half-mile away is located the Rock House Bridge, where Jobe spent much of his youth shooting BBs into the Moreau River and figuring out life. As his new website (www.rockhouseadvisorsllc.com) states, Rock House Bridge represents to Jobe a calm strength, presiding wisdom, unbreakable resolve, steel integrity and grounded honesty.
"Joe has brought insight, purpose and strategic vision to the industries he has led, including the biodiesel industry, so that they achieve truly amazing results," said Steve Censky, CEO of the American Soybean Association. "He's a great communicator, has a keen wit, and wonderful sense of humor. Best of all, he is a collaborative leader who builds relationships based on trust and shared values. I'm confident that all these skills will allow Joe to serve his clients well and help them achieve amazing results too." | slim_pajama |
1. Chapter 1
Sound came in a combination of garbled words and phrases with the rare sentences that made little or no sense thrown in to keep him on his toes.
After what seemed like centuries the sentences lengthened to admit full conversations.
"There is little cause for concern general the process first devised by Doctor Essex is keeping his healing factor under control while the process is completed." One voice was saying as Xander regulated his breathing so as not to give his consciousness away.
"Essex was a maniac and a traitor to the cause, now tell me why this project is going to work where Striker's Weapon X failed." A gruff voice said in the same manner it probably used to describe a dog pile the voice had just stepped in.
"Weapon X was destined to failure from the start. The Adamantium, while nearly indestructible increased the subject's weight to nearly nine hundred pounds while setting off every metal detector he ever walked through and still leaving him vulnerable to curtain… attacks." The first voice responded as Xander ran the voice through his memory to place where he had heard the female voice before.
"You're talking about how Magnus tossed him around like a rag doll or the fact it seems to be more then a little susceptible to electricity." The Gruff voice said with more then a hint of sarcasm.
With a smirk Xander could actually hear the first voice counter the gruff ones challenge. "Both actually. Leaving a weapon vulnerable to things like that is exactly the kind of insanity that Striker would allow just to see the 'Aberrations' put up a fight before they died while still keeping the weapon weak enough to control through the constant beating it went through."
"And this one's different… How?"
"This one is different because we used a special latticework of metal instead of coating the bones entirely, and the metal we used is a very special type called Trinium. As strong as Adamantium, as light as Aluminum and is completely immune to the effects of magnetism."
"And what about mind control? What exactly are we supposed to do if one of those… things takes our weapon over?"
"Telepaths and psychics hold no threat to the weapon due to the Arium latticework we lined the inside of the weapons skull, you may remember we found out about Arium while studying the Aberration Magneto's helmet, Arium has been found to be impervious to telepathic and psychic signals, making the weapon immune to mind control." The first voice said with a measure of pride in it's voice.
"It sounds almost perfect… what's the catch."
After a lengthy pause the first voice finally responded. "We can't control it either..." it said in an almost whisper that Xander had to strain to hear.
"WHAT!" the second voice shouted with a volume that would have assured Xander would have heard it even if had still been unconscious.
"Yet general, we can't control it yet, every control chip we insert into its neural pathways burns up within an hour." The first voice said in a slightly embarrassed tone.
After a heavy pause that Xander gathered was the General thinking the matter through he finally responded.
"Could this be some type of secondary mutation?"
"No, it fails to spike any of the X-gene sensors. We don't know how to explain it yet but we are constantly updating the design and we feel confident we should have a permanent model available for it in six month's time."
"We don't HAVE Six month's time Doctor, the mutant threat is rising and we need a response NOW."
Xander heard the doctor sigh before she continued. "General please try to understand, this is not some simple 'Plug & Play' device where you just slap it in wherever it fits and hope for the best, if we mess this up the BEST we can hope for is the subjects neural pathways frying, leaving it in a permanent vegetative state for the rest of it's life. Failing that we would be lucky for it to just scramble the long term memory paths leaving it with a type of amnesia, much like Weapon X and those are the BEST scenarios." The doctor said with a note of finality that stopped the conversation for a time as the other speaker ran through what could possibly happen if this where to go wrong.
Xander was just getting ready to make a break for it when a new voice broke into the room. "Doctor the Cardio monitor."
And snapped his eyes open in time to see a woman in a lab coat stick a long needle into his arm. As the world swam away Xander caught the last bits of the conversation.
"Keep working on your weapon Doctor Rosenberg, but I'm going to approve the Sentinel Project… just in case…"
The rest swam away as Xander's mind locked on the betrayal by Willow's mom.
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2. Chapter 2
As the two walked down the hall they continued to discuss there primary project.
"I noticed from your notes you used a serrated edge on this weapons blade, care to explain why?" the general asked as he nodded to one of the passing security staff.
"Unlike Weapon X this Weapon is not designed to go up against military targets, this Weapon was designed for extermination of the genetic aberrations, including the wayward Weapon X." the scientist explained as if talking about a recent dry spell. "One of the most common genetic deviants we have managed to isolate is the advanced healing factor in one form or another, the serrated edge while decreasing it's effectiveness on metal or armored targets makes cuts made against flesh over sixty five times more difficult to heal."
Any continuation to the conversation was put on hold as a muffled 'Thump' heralded the fading of the lights before the dull red glow of emergency lighting kicked in.
The two stood in shock for several seconds before the loudspeaker blared out confirmation of the impossible.
"WE ARE UNDER ATTACK; I REPEAT WE ARE UNDER ATTACK! SECURITY TO ALL LEVELS, SECURITY TO ALL…." The loudspeaker squealed once and went silent as the invading troops swarmed into the control room.
The two looked at each other for a long moment before the walls around them erupted as strategically placed sonic charges crumbled them to dust allowing admittance to the armed and armored troops.
In moments the base and all its defenders where neutralized.
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Willow stared at the screen in shock.
Again, a secure facility belonging to an as yet unknown group was broken up today in the small California town of Sunnydale, we don't have any hard evidence at this time, but it seems to be dedicated to the torture of and experimentation on mutants.
The leaders of this base seem to be the ex-general John Greene and psychologist Sheila Rosenberg. Dr. Rosenberg is seen here being escorted into a military transport. Earlier this as yet unknown young man was removed under tight security, his destination was not disclosed.
The rest faded into a blur as Willow stared in shock at the picture of her mother in handcuffs and Xander being transported on a medical gurney.
The same Xander that had been missing and presumed dead for the last three months. Three months in which her mother had known exactly where he was, three months where her mother was doing God only knew what to her lifelong friend.
Willow needed answers. Finally blinking through the tears she stood and headed for her computer.
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"Yeah what." The voice growled over the line.
The man making the call steadied himself before attempting to explain this before the man on the other side decided to take matters into his own hands. /Or claws./ he corrected himself before responding.
"They made another Weapon." He said simply as he heard the breathing stop on the other end of the line.
"Where are they." The voice said, a few octaves lower and more deadly than before.
"They're being dealt with, the problem isn't that they tried, it's that they succeeded. We have a young boy that's going to be going through hell… we need to know if you're going to be able to help him or if we should try to muddle through this ourselves."
After several minutes of thought the man on the other end finally made his decision. "Bring him to Xavier's, I'll do what I can."
Moving to hang up the phone the man was stopped by one growled word.
"Fury."
Lifting the receiver to his ear again he listened carefully as one of the few survivors of the Weapon program slowly composed himself.
"Make sure they pay for this… or I swear that I will."
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The first thing Xander noticed upon waking up was the pain.
He had once heard his grandfather complain about a 'pain in his bones' and if it felt anything like this he could understand how he would finally just stop fighting and give up.
It wasn't until the warm numbing bliss fell over him that he realized he had been screaming. As the drug took effect and removed the pain it also had the effect of wrapping his head in a warm blanket of fuzz. Managing to open one eye he was able to semi focus on the redhead standing over him. He tried desperately to say something, but the drugs slowly pulled him away to painless oblivion.
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3. Chapter 3
Xander hissed as the pain slowly forced the last shreds of the blissful fog away leaving him to hurt again.
Inhaling through his nose he cataloged all the different smells that assaulted him. Metal, plastic, disinfectant and the smell of old blood and chemicals mingled together to form the image of a medical lab.
He was just wondering how strong the restraints that held him were when a hiss signaled the entrance of new smells. Blood, cigar smoke, whiskey and something… wild.
Snapping his eyes open Xander looked in the direction of the hiss and snarled.
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"So if this 'Trinium' is so strong why didn't they use it on Logan?" Scott asked as he looked at the three dimensional scan of the young man down the hall.
"Probably because they didn't have enough." Hank McCoy said with a nod towards the image of Logan's bones and then the young man's. "Where Logan's Adamantium coating used twelve percent of the U.S.' surplus I estimate this young man's bone 'weave' used almost eighty percent of the world's TOTAL supply of Trinium… I don't know how they managed to get a hold of all of it for this project, but it's an amazing feat." Hank said as he studied the pages of printout he held before looking back up. "Reading over Doctor Rosenberg's notes I'm inclined to believe they intended him to be an Anti-Mutant assassin, Defenses against Magnetic and Psychic attacks in particular." He said with a pointed look at Professor Xavier.
"Will we be able to…" Professor Xavier's question was interrupted as an eight hundred pound growling projectile crashed through the briefing room door followed by a one hundred and eighty pound snarling torpedo.
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Xander slammed into the growling form as he felt three sharp pains on the palm of his hand and a slightly stronger pain from his wrist before his hand impacted the target ripping huge gashes in its flesh.
His claws nearly had the targets throat when he was picked up and slammed into the wall by a brilliant red beam of light.
Snarling in rage he rolled from the impact and faced the new targets.
Six new targets where moving to stand next to his primary target as another retreated in a wheeled vehicle of some sort.
Dropping him from the threat status he did a quick view of his new targets.
Besides the wild one there was a tall male in glasses, a Female with red hair, a male with blue fur covering his entire body, a dark female with white hair, a tall male that was just shifting his skin to some type of metal and a short male that was turning into some type of moving ice.
They were trying to say something, he realized as he felt a tingle in the back of his mind. Shaking his head to rid himself of the feeling he snarled at the redhead that was trying to get in his brain. With a roar Xander lunged for the redhead, wanting only to get his claws on her long enough to make her stop.
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Willow Rosenberg stared in shock as her mother explained what she had done to her best friend as if she was talking about an interesting type of beetle she had found.
"Mom, how could you, he was my best friend." She finally managed to get out as Sheila looked at her confused.
"Oh honey." She whispered before touching the dividing glass carefully. "He was only a Mutant."
Willow recoiled from her mother in disgust, the words were said with such absolute conviction that it made everything she had done better. She stared at the woman that had given birth to her before she finally managed to stand and turn towards the exit, then finally found her voice. "And Grandpa was just a Jew." She said before she walked out of the prison.
She didn't want anything more to do with that part of her DNA equation.
4. Chapter 4
Xander lunged at the redhead, intent on stopping her attack when a heavy scent of brimstone warned him of another problem.
As the blue furred arms wrapped around his chest, Xander swung his legs up and grinned when both feet connected with the mutants face forcing the blue threat to let go.
Turning the kick into a flip, he had just managed to land when a freight train masquerading as a man slammed into his side and simply powered him into the wall again.
Growling as the metal armored man continued his pressure, Xander ignored the flexing of his ribs as the large mutant's strength warred with his trinium reinforced skeleton.
Throwing all his strength into a single push, he grinned as he managed to get a blade up and raked the metal man's side. As he fell back in pain Xander turned in search of the next threat.
He had barely managed to pull himself out of the hole in the wall when a blast of painful red energy slammed him back into place. With a growl the feral mutant decided he was tired of playing games.
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ACCESS DENIED!
With a growl Willow taped some more keys before snarling a curse at the bright red letters that mocked her attempts to find her friend.
Considering it a moment, she tapped another series of commands before resisting the urge to hit the machine. "Access denied my big toe, you listen to me buster, I'm going to find out where he is if I have to rip you apart bit by byte." She growled before the computer gave her the digital equivalent of a raspberry and the entire machine shut down.
Two words glowed on the screen in contempt as the power faded from the system as SHIELD counter hackers proved they were better then her.
ACCESS DENIED!
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"Sir!"
The one eyed man scowled at the young buck that interrupted his lunch. Waiting a moment longer than needed to make the man sweat, he finally swallowed the bite he had in his mouth and nodded. "What is it 'lieutenant?'" he said with as much venom as he could in the last word.
Swallowing past the fear of the living legend before him, Lieutenant Riley Finn was again pleased that Project 'Initiative' had been mothballed //I'd rather work for this hardass then that psycho Walsh.// he thought as he set a report on the table before snapping back to attention.
"Sir, we have reports of a hacking attempt that bypassed the first three levels of security before Counter Security managed to send a shutdown command to the attackers computer. It seems they were searching for any information on the Sunnydale base attack and specifically the Weapon X subject that was retrieved from the base." He said before shutting his mouth firmly and staring straight ahead as the commander of SHIELD looked the file over and ignored the young serviceman completely.
After reading over the file, the WWII legend closed the folder and leaned back in his chair with a scowl at the man before him. After a minute of watching the sweat bead up on the man's brow, Nick Fury nodded more to himself than anyone else. "Prepare a reconnaissance team and send them to Sunnydale with orders to watch and report any happenings in relation to the Rosenberg's, Harris' or Summers' as reported by Doctor Rosenberg." He growled before nodding at the man and grinning slightly as the youngster fled the room in a more controlled manner than most.
5. Chapter 5
Xander groaned as the light worked its way past his eyelids. "What hit me.?" He grumbled, as he sat up slowly from wherever he was lying.
"That would be a young mutant by the name of Rogue." A male voice said, as Xander tried to focus on where he was.
"I… remember." Xander started as the memories and images came seeping back into his mind. "Willow's mom… did something to me, pain. Why won't the pain stop?" Xander shuddered as the last of the drugs were eaten by his healing factor.
"I wish there was some way I could help you in this Alexander, but you have been shielded from even the lightest telepathic touch." The wheelchair bound man said sadly as Xander was assaulted by a multitude of smells as his senses sharpened from their artificial draining.
"The only one here with any idea on how to help you is staying away to avoid a repeat of your last meeting." The man said as Xander rummaged through his pain filled memories for the subject of there conversation.
"Cigar smoke and whiskey." Xander said as the memory of the clawed threat brought a snarl to his lips.
"Yes, Logan said you probably responded to his involvement with the weapon X project, the same project that put the Adamantium into Logan gave you your Trinium weave."
Snarling, Xander tried to force the rage back into place as the desire to kill worked its way into his consciousness.
The rage was almost too much to control when a feeling of warmth slowly made its way through his body.
"Sleep Alexander, I must see to Rogue now." The older man whispered as the specially designed drugs took effect and forced the enraged mutant into slumber.
Moving his chair from the room, Charles Xavier tried to steel himself for the coming pain of helping Marie through her torment as she relived the pain and horror inflicted on their newest member.
Opening the door, he stared sadly at the screaming young woman as she tried to sink non existent claws into him.
Staring at the mentally broken student, Xavier tried to calm his emotions.
Sometimes he wondered if Eric might have been right.
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Xander sat still as he woke again, the room was empty this time and all the gear and machinery were turned off.
Looking around, he finally noticed a pair of grey sweat pants and a grey T-shirt on a tray nearby.
Considering the pain he was in, for a moment Xander decided that 'while it hadn't lessened any' the pain was at the very least bearable.
Slipping carefully off the sterile medical bed he was on, Xander shifted out of the humiliating hospital gown and pulled on the clothes.
He had just finished when the door hissed open, startling Xander.
His slight surprise was shifted to pain as he tensed and three blades popped out of the back of his hands while a third longer blade shot out of his wrist.
Dropping to the floor Xander stared horrified at the blades as he screamed in pain and shock.
"Oh my god, I'm sorry, are you okay?"
Running out of breath, Xander blinked through the tears and watched as the blades slowly sank back into his flesh.
"Wow…"
Xander almost flinched again as the person that had first startled him broke through his thoughts. Turning his glare towards the intruder he was mildly surprised to see an Asian girl about his age staring at his hands.
After a moment more of staring, she finally blinked and looked at Xander. "Sorry about that, I heard there was someone else like Wolverine and had to see for myself, I'm Jubilee."
Blinking again, Xander finally grunted and flexed his hands carefully to make sure nothing pointy was going to pop out. "Xander, I'd offer to shake, but considering…" He trailed off as the dark haired beauty smiled.
"Yeah I get that, Logan had the same problem a time or two, so I think I'll just settle for a nice wave from way over here." She joked as Xander chuckled lightly before slowly focusing on the blades and watching as they extended again.
The Asian/American mutant watched as the newest member of Xavier's little wild bunch played with his knives for several minutes before letting out a tired sigh. "Come on…"
She trailed off as the blades erupted from her fellow mutants hands again. She hadn't realized how engrossed he had been in what he was doing.
"I'll show you around the mansion." She finished as Xander growled and willed the blades back. As he finally removed the weapons from sight she smiled at his irritated glare. "No surprise parties, I'm guessing." She tried and accepted his snort of laughter as at least some improvement.
Considering it a moment, Xander finally stood up slowly and followed the overly perky teen from the room.
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Riley Finn looked around the small town he had just narrowly avoided being pulled into as he tried to ignore the shudder of some of the intention reports that psychopath Walsh had intended for him and his men.
Straightening his shirt slightly, he frowned and messed it up again, if he didn't want his entire appearance to scream military he had to remember to be a little more sloppy.
Turning to the others that had accompanied him, Riley nodded before the three men and one woman that made up his team split up in a manner that was professional, but blended in with everyone else in the Sunnydale Airport.
That still scared him more than he liked to admit of course. 'His' team, Fury had given the young man more than enough rope to hang himself with on this mission.
Every member of his team was older and far more experienced than himself, Riley was the green Louie that gave idiotic orders until he managed to get someone killed.
Shaking off the terror, Riley settled himself before heading towards the designated meeting place and tried to ignore the urge to settle his 'Uniform' into a more military manner.
As he left the airport, only a few people noticed the unassuming young man in lime green sweatpants and a matching windbreaker proudly proclaiming him part of the 'Sunnydale Health, and International Exercise League Depot.'
Fury seemed to find the acronym funnier then Finn did.
Pushing aside his anger at his superior officer, Riley headed to the recently bought store that would house their 'Gym' that he and his team would use as a cover story.
This may be one of the biggest jokes in covert intelligence history, but Riley Finn intended to see to it that it was carried out to the last superior ordered chuckle.
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(A/N) Come on… don't you think Fury would get a laugh out of the Acronym?
Please read and review, the more reviews I get the more I write the more I write the more reviews I get… funny how that works out isn't it?
Also for TTH I'm assuming your Fic-For-All Challenge meant Jubilee, if not sorry for the misunderstanding.
And for those that asked, no this is not going to be a Xander/Rogue fic, I considered it but after her pulling Xander's memories she's going to be a bit… uneasy around him.
Hope you all enjoyed my writing please Review.
-Tjin
6. Chapter 6
"Ms. Rosenberg?"
Sheila Rosenberg looked at the two people as they stood up from the table and held there hands out to her in greeting.
"I am Mr. Plath, this is Mr. Glees. We are representatives of Wolfram and Hart's special defense team, and we hear you've had some trouble recently with attaining the services of any… reputable representation," One of the men said as he smiled at the orange clad scientist.
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(Warlock) Are you crazy Fire? Those servers are NO! Zones.
(Goblin115) Yeah, you only hack them if you want 2 get busted.
(FireTree) Please, I need to get into them. They have info on one of my friends.
(Warlock) If they have your friend then I suggest you look 4 a nother.
(Specter) I HATE 2 4GREE WIT W4R BUT NO 1 WILL HEP U.
-Specter- has logged off the Chat.
-Goblin115- has logged off the Chat.
(Warlock) Sorry FT not even the Script Kiddies will help you with this one.
-Warlock- has logged off the Chat.
Willow glared at the screen as her last chance at help disappeared in a puff of digital dust, not that she blamed any of them. If anyone had approached her looking for help getting into those servers just a few weeks earlier she would have tried to talk them out of it herself before turning them down.
Turning off her computer, Willow moved over to her bed and carefully hugged the stuffed snoopy doll Xander had won for her at the fair so many years before.
Silently, Willow wished her life would return to the way it was before.
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Xander Harris laughed, as the blue furred, 'not a demon' Kurt told a story from one of his earlier adventures with the Munich Circus.
"So to get back at Mammoth for de 'Nair' incident, she dyed all his performance clothes bright pink." The German mutant said as everyone laughed at the mental image of the seven foot tall 'Strong man' in a pair of bright pink tights.
For a moment, Xander could almost believe he was back to being the 'normal' one of the group.
That thought only lasted a few moments before Kurt looked over at the Sunnydale native, "Alexander, the professor wants you to report to the Danger Room as soon as you're done." The young German said as the gathered students groaned at being reminded of their training.
Xander, for his part, agreed wholeheartedly. While usually most of the students loved using their powers, it was a proven fact that being forced to do anything was guaranteed to suck the fun out of it.
Swallowing the last bite of his food, Xander forced a smile at the friends he had made in the past three weeks. "Well, looks like I get to miss the pop quiz Miss Monroe had planned for today… do you think they'll ever figure out that surprises don't really work when dealing with telepathic students?" he asked carefully as the gathered students chuckled at the not so surprise test that was coming.
Dropping his tray off at the counter, Xander headed for the underground training center.
Behind him a recovering Rogue watched as he left before shuddering as the boy's memories assaulted her mind once more.
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"The purpose of this exercise is escape and evasion, you are being attacked by a numerically superior force, and you're NOT to slaughter them this time." The professor said sternly as he reminded Xander of his first adventure in the Danger Room. "You are to break contact and flee, do not allow yourself to be captured or killed. Points will be deducted for deaths and excessive injury to your opponents. The escape zone is outside the city limits or rendezvous with the X-men."
Sighing as the wheelchair bound telepath went over the rules, Xander finally nodded. "Yeah, beat feet not the bad guys and try not to break a leg if it belongs to someone else. Got it." The teen said simply as the advanced training room shimmered and Xander found himself in a city swarming with humans.
That in and of itself would not be that much of a problem if the majority weren't wearing ugly black armbands and shouting slurs.
As the mob moved towards him, Xander grinned as he let his claws jump out with an audible snap.
When the crowd paused in its mob behavior, Xander let the grin grow to nearly demonic proportions as the blood lust cried within him. "Alright boys, lets play."
Above him Charles Xavier sighed as the young mutant ripped into the humans with a bloody fury that would put both Sabertooth and Wolverine to shame.
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Scott Summers glared at the kid from behind his glasses before he turned to the report screen.
"While you got points for assisting nineteen mutants to escape and the protection of several human lives, along with your 'eventual' escape from the city," The leader of the X-men teams said as he shook his head at the five hours and fifteen minutes it had taken for the boy to grow tired of the blood shed and finally get away. "You also caused several MILLION dollars worth of property damage, and placed an estimated fifteen hundred humans in the hospital with wounds ranging from minor to extreme and in one case irreversible." He said as he turned back to the kid that was currently smirking at the memory of taking both thumbs from the F.O.H leader's hands. "Did you really have to make him eat them?" Cyclops asked as the kid simply shrugged.
"I don't think you've figured this out yet, but I really hate 'hate groups' and anyone that's a part of them." Xander said before frowning. "I think that makes me an Oxymoron," He muttered before looking back at the dark haired adult.
Scott sighed as he tried to explain again that despite the intentions behind it, they didn't kill or maim humans.
And once again, Xander tuned him out as he imagined what he would do once he sunk his claws into a certain scientist he used to wish was his mother.
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Riley Finn, Agent of SHIELD, blinked as a goddess walked into his cover store and approached him.
"Hi, sorry about this, but you don't happen to have a heavy impact training dummy do you?" the blond asked as Riley forced himself to work through his feelings and smile at her.
"Of course, we sell both the 'Numb John' series and basic 'Jack' Series." He said as he started the canned sell speech.
While he really didn't need to sell anything, it would be mighty suspicious if the salespeople didn't at least make an effort.
And while the rest of the team was keeping an eye on the targets, Riley was left sitting at the base trying not to look to stupid.
As he talked about the pros and cons of each system, Buffy Summers tried to ignore the slightly giddy feeling in her stomach when the cute sales clerk smiled at her.
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(A/N) Okay… that was relatively painless, here's hoping I get lots of reviews to help keep this going (Coin of the realm and all that.)
Hmmm…. Seems I need to introduce the SHIELD team, guess I know what's going to be in the next chapter.
7. Chapter 7
Having returned earlier in the day, Logan tried to ignore the feeling of two lasers burning their way into the side of his head as he sat outside the danger room.
Xander Harris glared at the first successful test of the project that had created him.
He knew, intellectually, that the man had little to do with what had happened to him, but that did little to dull the feeling of rage Xander felt every time he saw the man.
"It won't make you feel any better."
Blinking, he drew his mind back to the real world. "What?"Xander asked, confused, before the mutant nodded at his clenched fists. Looking down, Xander took a deep breath to calm himself.
Logan watched as the boy retracted his claws slowly back under his flesh. The three on the knuckles he could understand but he was still confused about the extra foot long blade from his wrist.
"Sorry. It's not you sir." Xander half lied as the older man snorted.
"Bull kid. You mean to say it's not 'who' I am, but 'what' I am." Logan said before taking it a step further. "More likely, it's 'what' I represent."
Flinching at the words, Xander hung his head in shame before nodding.
"That's what I thought, don't worry about it kid, happens to me all the time." The older mutant said as Xander looked back up at him.
"Really? When?" Xander asked as the man simply shrugged.
"Every time I look in a mirror." He confessed just as the door they were waiting outside of opened to admit Bobby Drake and Kurt Wagner.
Standing up from his seat, Xander looked at the open door as the Danger Room reset itself for its newest victims. "How come we got stuck together?" Xander asked and continued when he noticed the instructor's quizzical look. "They know I can barely stand to look at you without the urge to carve my name in your face. Why add more stress to that by putting us into a combat environment?"
Considering his answer a moment, Logan finally shrugged. "Probably because the more you dislike someone, the greater the odds are it will come up in a critical situation, better to know if you're capable of working through it and achieving the objective here, rather than when it really counts." The Canadian mutant said before heading for the entrance.
Nodding at the answer, Xander followed him towards the room. "Ooh, and here I thought it was because I'd have trouble killing you if I snapped again." The Sunnydale native said as he waited for the door to cycle.
"Well there is that."
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In the Observation room, Charles Xavier watched with Aurora and Scott to see how the two 'wild' mutants would handle a surprise rescue mission.
"Which mission did you give them?" Scott asked curiously as the two students that had just been through a mission joined the four teachers to watch.
"Random, I didn't want Logan to have an unfair advantage." The headmaster of the school said as he watched the room turn into a wooded glade.
"I have a bad feeling about this." Bobby said as Kurt simply nodded.
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Xander felt his senses sharpen as he tried to find the enemy he knew was near. He could smell him, hear him. Feel him.
For a moment, he wondered if this was how Buffy felt when a vampire was near before shaking the thought off. Now wasn't the time for that.
"Aww… so the sawed off little runt finally decided to pay his ol'pal Victor a visit."
Turning towards the sound, Xander blinked as a six and a half foot tall yellow sasquatch stepped out from behind a tree.
"What's wrong Wolvie… you never visit anymore… did I hurt your feelings?" the massive man taunted as Logan extended his claws.
"Not a chance, Creed. I just got bored with you." Logan responded.
As the two bantered, Xander tried to move silently around the obvious enemy.
Unfortunately, Xander wasn't as quiet as he should have been as the massive man turned his gaze towards him with a smirk. "What's this? The punk brought a dance partner already?" the man said before striking a wounded pose for a second and then letting it drop with an insane grin. "Guess it's a good thing I brought one of my own." Sabertooth mocked before looking up.
Following his opponent's gaze, Xander felt his vision darken as he finally noticed the bound form trapped above him.
He didn't understand how he had missed it for so long and in truth he really didn't care, the yellow trench coat was very familiar to him.
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In the observation room the gathered mutants had a single unifying thought that was voiced by the blue furred German.
"Oh Shit." Kurt whispered as he looked down at the hate filled eyes of his friend.
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The holographic forms created by the danger room were completely artificial, no real thoughts or feelings other than those recorded and predicted by the alien computer system.
They were the perfect training tool, unable to feel fear, or joy. Hope or despair. Anger or happiness. They simply existed to follow directions from the computer. Therefore, when the rippling snarl from the younger ofthe two opponents echoed around the false glade, the hologram was unable to feel the proper amount of fear at the primal sound.
Logan, on the other hand, knew exactly what it meant.
With a snarl of his own, Wolverine rushed to try and get in between the towering mutant and Xander. He didn't make it.
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Buffy hummed happily as she double checked her hair in the mirror. She had a date with the cute sales clerk from the sporting goods shop tonight and she really hoped nothing hellmouthy would put a stop to that.
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Riley Finn slammed his head against the wall as he tried to accept what had happened. "You mean to tell me that I have a date with one of our objectives?" he hissed at the five man team he had been working with when they snickered at his predicament.
Only after their mirth died slightly did the sergeant finally cut the young lieutenant some slack. "It's a perfect setup sir. Get some pictures of the inside of her purse, if at all possible, then we make up some duplicates with trackers and mics and our job gets a lot easier." The man said as Riley returned to banging his head against the wall.
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(A/N) hope you all enjoy this.
-Tjin
8. Chapter 8
Xander blinked owlishly as the ceiling came slowly into focus. "What happened," he groaned as his body started sending warnings that he was more damaged then he originally thought.
Resisting the urge to simply curl up and die Xander, forced himself to sit up with another series of groans.
"Careful kid," Logan said from his position on the far side of the room as he moved to help Xander sit up.
"What hit me?" Xander mumbled as he held his head carefully lest it fall off and roll across the floor.
"You don't remember?" Logan asked as Xander shook his head before groaning as the world started to spin.
"I remember the test, we were in the woods with Sabertooth and…" he trailed off as the last bits of memory snapped into place.
"Yeah, the danger room threw in a hostage to spice things up. Wanna tell me why you flew into a berserker rage when you saw Jubes?" Logan asked as he chewed on his cigar.
"Not really. The last thing I remember was seeing Jubilee strung up like that, after that everything is a blur," Xander explained before looking up at the older man. "I didn't hurt anyone did I?"
Snorting, Logan patted the kid on his shoulder before moving around the bed. "Naw kid, I managed to get ya stopped before anyone else got involved," the Canadian said before crushing the cigar out in one of the nearby bedpans as he headed for the door. "Get some sleep, your friends will be down to see ya soon enough."
As the door slid shut Xander slowly lowered himself back onto the bed. He doubted he could sleep, but he had been told that simply resting would help his healing factor.
Within minutes, the California born mutant was sound asleep.
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Logan leaned against the wall carefully as he held his side were the boy had gotten a solid strike in. While his healing factor was working on the larger wounds from his confrontation with Xander, the smaller, less critical wounds had been patched up in the old fashioned way.
Reaching behind, Logan traced the lingering scar that had almost severed his spine before straightening up against the pain.
While he understood better than most how dangerous a true berserker was, he was more than a little surprised at the damage the boy had managed to inflict before he had taken him down.
Taking a moment to replay the fight, Logan finally smiled as he walked towards his room to rest.
At least now he knew his healing factor was better than the kid's.
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Buffy pranced into the library because her date had gone off flawlessly the night before. She and Riley had gone out to eat at one of Sunnydale's few nice restaurants before they had gone dancing and it had ended on an up note as he walked her home.
Well almost, she had made sure to follow him back to his house after he had dropped her off.
Smiling at the memory, Buffy let the smile drop as she finally noticed her oldest Sunnydale friend sitting at the computer with a frown on her face.
"Willow, any news?" She asked and sighed at the fierce headshake the redhead gave as an answer.
Moving over, Buffy hugged her friend as Willow burst into tears again over the loss of her friend.
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Riley Finn let his head drop to the table top as he sighed in exhaustion.
"How was the 'date' boss?"
Looking up from the fascinating grain patterns of the table, Riley spared a glare for the soldier before letting his head hit the table again.
"Full report, we went to eat and then dancing before I escorted her home after successfully taking pictures of her purse. She then shadowed me back to the safehouse before going on an active patrol of the surrounding graveyards for the next four hours." Riley said before fighting against a yawn and shaking his head to clear it before looking back up. "She successfully engaged seven hostiles and dispensed with them, average combat time for one on one conflict is five point oh seven seconds," Riley said as his team blinked in shock.
With the aid of some of the most advanced technology on the planet, his team combined could just barely equal that.
"Mutant?" one questioned before Riley shook his head tiredly.
"X-gene scan came back negative, I think…" Riley trailed off before shrugging. "I think were dealing with a confirmed 'Slayer' presence."
Around the table the men and women looked at each other before turning back to him. "Sir, if this is confirmed…" the man trailed off as he left the implications open.
"I know, confirmed Slayer sightings with all the active hostiles leads me to believe this is an active Hellmouth," Riley said before picking up the report. "I've already filled out the report and requested a full background brief for the town."
Silence reigned over the table before the sergeant spoke up. "I sure as hell hope you're wrong sir."
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"What the hell do you mean overturned," Nick Fury asked in a cold voice as he glared at the man standing across from him.
"As I said sir, reports state that the lawfirm of Wolfram and Hart have taken up the case and somehow got it overturned, Mrs. Rosenberg is scheduled for release today at three."
Fury counted silently to ten before taking a deep breath and pulling his cigar out of his mouth. "Then listen to me real close, you get that psychotic bitch back in her cell NOW, and I want a full investigation of that lawfirm."
"Y-yes sir, but…" the man looked decidedly unhappy before continuing. "Wolfram and hart has also started a suit against Xavier's school for gifted children under the espionage protection act, they're claiming that Mr. Harris has stolen confidential information and patented metalworking secrets."
Fury stared at the man in shock before slowly crushing out the cigar, "Are you telling me that after kidnapping, cutting open and experimenting on a living American citizen these fucks want to sue for control of him?"
"Unfortunately there is a precedent set under the government's own suit against Captain America for the use of the formula."
"Rogers Volunteered for that shit, this kid was stolen out of his home and cut open while he was still kicking," Fury snarled before taking a deep breath and wishing for a terrorist he could rip into, "Listen to me good now, I want every lawyer we have on the payroll to get to work on this. It will be a cold day in hell before I let shit like this happen without raising a damn stink about it."
As the man fled his room, Fury turned towards his computer and glared as the name 'Wolfram and Hart' went up in yellow letters as a possible terrorist organization.
Glaring at the name, Fury finally picked up the phone and ordered the number for the governor's office. He'd be damned before he let that bitch go free.
9. Chapter 9
"Sir"
"Sir"
Holland Manners looked up at the new intern that had taken over for Michael after his disappearance just a few days earlier. "Yes, Samuel?" Holland asked pleasantly as he ignored the memory of Michael screaming in pain as he was devoured.
"Sir, we're getting reports of some heavy strikes against our secondary systems, the 'specialists' believe we may be under investigation, so far we don't know who from."
"Well, that might complicate a few things," Holland said before thinking on the matter for several seconds. "Get me a report of every new client and case recently won, let see if there are any clues in there."
"Yes sir," the young man said before fleeing.
Holland watched him go carefully before shrugging, he seemed more capable then his predecessor, hopefully there wouldn't be a need to feed him to anyone for quite some time.
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"This is a bad idea, Chuck," Logan growled as he watched several of the teens rush about in preparation for a weekend camping trip.
"I understand your concerns Logan, but the men coming to speak with me are not to be trusted, I would rather have their target be gone before they arrive," Charles said as he watched the young California born mutant get dragged along behind Jubilee. "He would be suspicious if it was only him, so sending the others out with him will give us a reason to get him out of harm's way."
"Yeah, and sending him to Canada puts him far enough out to not hurt very many should he snap," the part time X-man said before grinning at the professor. "Why do you think I stay out there so much?"
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Xander hated buses, always had, always would. Buses were crowded, noisy, stank of too many people in not enough space, the seats were uncomfortable and the heavy jerking always made him car sick.
Glaring out the window, Xander felt 'Her' sit next to him with a bounce as she laughed at something Kurt had been telling her.
"Smile."
Looking over at Jubilee, Xander stared at her in confusion.
"You're scowling. The young ones are getting scared," She explained before repeating her command, "So smile."
Looking around, he finally noticed the younger mutants in the front looking over their seats at him carefully.
Smiling lightly, Xander let it drop into a frown as they shrieked and ducked back behind their seats. Sighing in defeat, he slumped into the hard bench he was sharing with one of the few people that weren't terrified of him as she tried to cheer him up, but the fact was… he missed Willow.
(Flashback.)
Xander stared at the phone he was holding as he tried to steady the shaking in his hands, five-five-five, three-seven eight…
He froze at the last number, as he had dozens of times before. With a tired sigh, Xander hung up the phone before turning off the light and dropping off into a fitful sleep.
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John Plath sat calmly as he faced the crippled man sitting behind the desk. "Mr. Xavier, we are representing Ms. Rosenberg in a criminal suit for possession of classified and confidential materials. We would like to avoid any unnecessary unpleasantness, perhaps you could convince Mr. Harris to come with use of his own volition? We would prefer to keep him intact to preserve Ms Rosenberg's investment, though if he is unwilling, we may be required to repossess the aforementioned materials from him."
Charles Xavier stared across at the man in silence for several seconds before responding, "Mr. Plath, I have heard of your firm, and their reputation within certain 'circles.' They have a 'black' mark from most reputable firms and I can guarantee that should you press me on this, I will be a 'thorn' in your side for along time to come," The Professor explained before steepling his hands in front of him. "In fact I doubt I have the… 'heart' to say this any nicer, so I suppose I'll just 'ram' it down your throat… I am a 'wolf' in sheep's clothing, so please understand me when I say, if ANYTHING happens to ANY of my students, I will be contacting the senior partners concerning this breach of contract."
Throughout the conversation, Plath had been getting paler by the moment as the old man insinuated things before dropping the final bombshell. Swallowing heavily, the lawyer took a moment to force the shudder out of his voice before leaning forward carefully. "What contract would that be… exactly?" He asked, feeling sick at the prospect of having blundered into a situation that involved the senior partners.
Leaning back in his chair, Charles Xavier smiled coldly as he stared at the man, he had truthfully been expecting someone more serious than this. "I'll let you discover that for yourself, Mr. Plath. Good day." He said excusing the man who stared at him in shock before rising and turning towards the door. "Oh and Mr. Plath," The professor said, stopping the man from leaving. "I will be looking into this case involving Ms. Rosenberg and should I discover anything… suspicious concerning her miraculous release, I can assure you my lawyers will be contacting you."
As the man fled, Charles Xavier waited until he was well away before starting his own investigation. He had dealt with Wolfram and Hart once long ago and had truly believed the law firm had understood then that it was in their best interest to leave him and his friends alone. Of course he did not have Eric around to help anymore, but he didn't doubt that should it come to blows, his X-men would account for themselves.
Taking a moment to consider his options, Professor Xavier picked up the phone and dialed a number hidden behind layers of mental shielding. It had barely rung the first time before a gravely voice picked up on the other end. **"**Landau, Luckman & Lake, whose calling?"
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Logan sighed as he finally stepped off the bus that had trapped him with twenty five teenagers for the four hours he had needed to drive up into Canada and find somewhere suitably remote.
"Hey, do you guys hear 'Dueling Banjo's' out there?" Bobby Drake asked as most of the kids looked outside at the sprawling wilderness that surrounded them.
Growling at the poor joke, Logan made a mental note to scare the walking ice maker at least once during their stay.
"Come on, move it." Xander growled as he forced his way towards the front of the bus. "We have the power to take on entire armies, I doubt a couple hillbilly hicks should be a big concern." Xander complained before he got out of the bus and gave a full body shudder. "I've seen the world literally minutes from being sucked into a hell dimension, and I can quite honestly say, that bus ride is the closest I've ever been to hell on earth." Xander complained as Logan simply snorted.
"Could be worse kid, just imagine going back after four days with no showers." Logan said playfully before laughing at the kid's glare.
"You're the Devil, you know that right?" Xander declared before moving off to set up his tent.
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Riley Finn looked over the report he had received earlier in confusion. The death rate was beyond compare, as were the missing people reports. After everything was said and done, over a thousand people went missing, or died each year.
"This doesn't make any since, even with the Hellmouth's ability to cloud people's perceptions this had to be noticed by the local government at the least," And since there wasn't a task force on site or even a single report for SHIELD to look into, that left one option. "Someone's covering this up," He whispered before looking around carefully and packing everything up.
He needed a secure line to look into this further.
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Willow Rosenberg smiled as Buffy left her at her house and headed home She knew the Slayer needed to get her homework done before she could talk to Riley and head out on patrol.
Sighing as she thought of her own school work, Willow turned towards the door and went inside. "Dad, I'm home." She said knowing her father tried to stay near the door at around this time. She needed stability during this stressful time after all.
"Welcome home Willow."
Blinking at the voice, Willow turned in shock as Sheila Rosenberg stood in the living room with a smile.
10. Chapter 10
John Plath stared at the piece of parchment sealed with the names of the senior partners as it spelled out an agreement between Charles Xavier, Eric Lehnsherr and Wolfram and Hart, agreeing to an absolute 'Hands Off' policy between the two, the Mutants under the direct control of Xavier and Lehnsherr would avoid any and all WR&H situations that didn't directly involve them and in return the law firm would never take a case opposing the mutants.
Swallowing heavily the junior partner set the paper down on his desk and resisted the urge to cry, he had lied, cheated and killed his way into his current position and he would be damned if he would let all that get flushed due to one mistake.
Blinking, Plath picked up the phone and dialed his personal secretary as a terrifying idea struck him, "Alice, Glees said he was handling the Harris situation while I dealt with Xavier; do you know what he had planned?" He asked and felt his stomach knot up as his personal spy reported the younger man had 'requisitioned' two squads of retrieval agents from the general pool before leaving earlier.
Leaning forward onto his desk, Plath whispered to avoid triggering the multiple bugs and scrying wards his competitors had in his office, "Listen to me very closely, Alice. I want you to take five teams and a jet, contact the seekers in special services and find out where Glees is and get there as fast as you can. Stop him by any, and I mean ANY, means necessary,"he hissed and swallowed as the ex-MI Agent confirmed the order before hanging up.
Leaning back in his chair, John Plath silently prayed to any being willing to aid him in getting out of this alive. Sitting back up, he made a note on his daily planner to purchase a cow for sacrifice before he headed home tonight.
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Riley double checked his report as he resisted the urge to yawn, he had been up all night trying to find as much information as he could on the local situation and his findings had been… disturbing.
Flagging the message for priority clearance, he pressed the send button, and blinked as the power for the entire building shut off. A hiss from behind him sent him spinning off his seat and into the floor. The young soldier cursed as a bolt of electrical energy slammed into his seat and blew a hole the size of a softball through where he had been sitting.
Pulling his sidearm out, Riley rolled around and lined the sights up on the hissing figure that was already conjuring more power to finish what he had started. Squeezing the trigger twice, Riley was relieved as the specially modified ammo penetrated the being before exploding in a rather gruesome manner; the follow up shot assured a maximum probability that his attacker would not be getting back up.
Forcing himself to his feet Riley Finn checked the corpse and noticed an interesting ring on the being's finger before looking over and cursing at the pile of melted plastic and metal that had at one time been a state of the art computer.
Pocketing the ring, Finn holstered his pistol and evacuated the building; he had to find the rest of the team and warn them.
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Xander crept out of the tent as he tried to resist the urge to strangle the young German mutant within. It wasn't that he disliked the young man, but the blue furred mutant really should have warned him that his snoring would drown out a cement mixer full of glass. For a moment he wondered if it was possibly I secondary mutation before shrugging it off and moving through the small camp towards the water cooler.
He had almost made it to his destination when a beep caught his attention and Xander dropped to the ground as he finally noticed Logan leaning against a tree watching the woods.
Flipping open the communicator, Logan inhaled a deep breath of his cigar and exhaled making sure it drifted away from the camp, "Yeah Cyc, what's up?" he asked as he ignored the glare directed at him. Well he guessed it was a glare, it was hard to tell behind the visor Summers always wore.
"The professor wanted to warn you about…" the team leader of the X-men got before the communicator hissed with static and went dead.
Tossing the new paperweight, Logan dropped to a crouch as a soft whisper of bullets chewed up the tree he had been leaning against; behind him he heard a snarling scream of pain as someone failed to avoid the weapons fire.
Resisting the urge to simply charge the weapons, Logan ran at an oblique angle to, hopefully, draw the fire away from the camp and the kids that we're crawling out of their tents at the scream.
He was perhaps a dozen yards from the attackers when a screaming form impacted the two shooters and dragged them to the ground in a flurry of claws.
Ignoring the desire to watch the kid work, Logan shifted his attention when other fire fights broke out around the camp as their attackers started to face off against the students.
He resisted the urge to growl as the students ignored the more lethal tactics in favor of simply stopping the attackers, it wasn't that he disagreed with the sentiment in general, he didn't want any of these kids to become what he was, what Harris had been turned into.
But the fact was these men were playing for keeps and he didn't want these children handicapped by believing it was wrong to resort to a permanent option when faced with opponents that had no such compunction.
Diving under a burst of silenced shots, the feral mutant rolled up and drove his claws into the man's chest before ripping out to the side. Spinning, he slashed the partner through the neck before shoving his claw into the man's heart from the side.
As he dropped, Logan noticed something odd. Spinning around he listened to the yells and shouts of the young mutants as they fought, their powers each had a distinct sound as they were used in defense, yet from their attackers there was nothing. Even when they were killed, the soldiers remained disturbingly silent.
Looking around the clearing he smiled as Kurt teleported between the last two and slammed their heads together, ending the fight.
'PaTING'
Memories rushed back as the metallic sound cut through the night as one last attacker stood with a scream and pulled his arm back in a classic pitch.
Rushing the man, Logan leapt over the two closest students as the arm came forward. He felt the world slow down as the deadly sphere left the man's hand and he watched as three claws burst through the man's chest, the arm detaching from the body as Alexander attacked. Ignoring the dead man, Logan shifted his attention to the grenade the amateur had thrown, inwardly cursing at what was to come. He snagged the small orb out of the air and curled his body around it as he rolled as far out of camp as his momentum would carry him.
Fortunately the concussion knocked him out before the explosion shredded his body,
but it was sure going to hurt when he woke up.
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(A/N) Sorry it took so long, my computer died and I've been trying to get it back.
I hope you all enjoy.
-Tjin
11. Chapter 11
Xander stumbled out of the woods as he tried to reign in his current habit of spitting and snarling, unfortunately his attackers had left a bad taste in his mouth and he found it difficult to quit thanks to his enhanced senses.
Stepping into the clearing, Xander shook his head while he tried to ignore the screaming from the other students as he looked around at the carnage left over from the attack. Thankfully most of the students seemed more scared than injured and the older mutants where busy trying to get everyone calmed down when they caught sight of him and started screaming again, looking down at his bullet riddled and blood stained clothes Xander really couldn't blame them.
"HEY TAZ, QUIT SCARING THE KIDS AND GO HELP KITTY AND JUBILEE FIND PROFESSOR LOGAN" Bobby yelled across the clearing from where he was helping to stop the bleeding of a young mutant that had been grazed by a bullet. Growling at the ice mutant, Xander shrugged out of his bloody over shirt and stomped off into the woods, it wasn't that he didn't agree with Iceman, it just hurt that the kids considered him the monster in this situation.
Taking a deep breath through his nose Xander snorted at the overpowering scents of gunpowder, blood, fear and death that permeated the surrounding area. They would have to do something about the bodies or scavengers would get too close during the night, maybe a layer of ice would conceal the scent enough, he wondered as he shifted through the woods in the darkness.
Due to the scents, Xander literally stumbled over the still form of the professor he had been searching for. Looking him over, Xander shuddered at the massive amounts of damage the body had sustained. He hesitated a moment before shoving his claws into the man's heart and twisting leaving a gaping hole in the older mutants chest before shoving a stake in to take his claws place, perhaps a bit morbid but he really didn't want to deal with someone like Wolverine waking up as he carved shrapnel out of his flesh. Given his history he would probably react badly in such an event.
With a grunt Xander lifted the heavy mutant onto his shoulders and turned back towards camp, he needed some light to make sure he got everything out, and to make sure he didn't carve out anything that might be considered important.
With a sigh, he wondered if anyone else was having as bad a night as this.
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Riley Finn was having a very bad night, he decided as he dove around a corner as a half dozen spikes slashed the bricks leaving a series of interesting cuts that the locals would have to find an explanation for tomorrow. For a fraction of a second the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent wondered what they would come up with before he shoved himself away from cover and fired a trio of rounds at the snarling porcupine man that was currently chasing him through the closed and empty commercial section of Sunnydale.
The large form was faster than he anticipated and it spun away from his attack and faded into the night. He wasn't naive enough to think it was gone, it had pulled this exact same hit and run tactic twice before. Dropping the empty magazine, he slid a fresh one into place and racked the slide, he knew the thing was getting him to waste his bullets, the problem was he didn't have much choice. Either he wasted the ammo and kept it at a distance, or he let it close where it's speed and needle sharp quills would put him at a severe disadvantage.
Turning, the young soldier sprinted down the street towards the safe house, the other members of his team should already be there and the combined firepower of the team would help put the quillman down for the count. Spinning around the corner, Riley flinched at the scrape of several dozen quills sinking into the brick wall. Ignoring the urge to return fire, Riley took a deep breath and continued down the street.
He was three blocks from the safe house when he literally slammed into the small form of Buffy Summers. The training ingrained in every 'SHIELD' agent proved itself as he managed to spin with the throw the short blonde made and thus only scrape up his elbows and knees slightly as Buffy gasped in shock.
"Ooh my god Riley, are you okay?" Buffy gushed as she rushed towards the downed store clerk.
Looking up at her from the ground Riley groaned in pain before freezing at the sight of the Porcupine man atop a nearby building.
Idly he wondered if anyone was having as bad a night as him.
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Willow Rosenberg was crying as she sat alone on the bus stop bench, a small collection of items beside her as she clutched the ticket in her hand. There had been screaming, and items had been thrown, and finally the young redhead had packed a small bag and fled the house her mother had returned to.
She had tried Buffy's only to find the house locked up tight, Joyce had left for some art conference in San Diego, Dawn was spending time with her father at some summit in LA, Buffy was obviously out hunting vampires, she felt bad about abandoning Buffy like this. But she would not, could not return to that house.
Sniffling slightly Willow rubbed her eyes as she tried to compose herself slightly, the last thing she needed was some vampire eating her as she sat alone in her own deep blue funk.
"Hey Red,"
Willow gave a short shriek at the voice as she spun in the direction and glared at Faith as the dark haired slayer stepped out of the shadows with a half apologetic grin.
"Sorry didn't mean to startle you like that," Faith said as she stepped around and lounged on the hard bench beside Willow.
Snorting Willow looked at the new slayer "So you meant to startle me in a different way?" Willow snarked as she thought of what Xander would do in such a situation. "Do you want me to pretend as you try again or do we adlib from here?"
"Nhaa, I'll try again later," Faith said with a smirk as she stretched some kinks out of her back and readjusted to a more comfortable position on the hard bench and looked over at the redhead "So, where you running to?" She asked seriously as Willow tightened her grip on the ticket in hand before the redhead slumped in defeat.
"I-I don't know," She whispered as she stared blankly ahead "Everything's just falling apart right now, Xander's gone, my mom did such horrible things to him and then the government just swooped in and… he's gone, I can't find any trace of him and then mom got out of jail on a technicality, I-I just can't stay there after what she did." Willow whispered as she tried not to cry again.
Faith stared at the young woman beside her before letting out a sigh, "You know running isn't going to help, right?" She asked carefully. She didn't want to be pushy, so at the redheads nod she finally reached over and laid a hand on Willow's shoulder "If you need to, you can always crash with me," she offered and smiled at the look Willow gave her before shrugging "Tried the running away thing once myself, didn't work too well and I might as well save a friend from the same mistake," as she helped her friend to her feet and gathered her few items up.
"Besides I want to see Xander's brain melt when he hears we've been sleeping together," She joked and smiled at the chocked squeak from Willow.
Life was good sometimes.
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(A/N) Sorry it took so long, School is time consuming, as is looking for work.
12. Chapter 12
Xander looked up at the shocked gasp from the entrance to the tent and sighed at the sight of the young mutant looking at him in terror, not that he actually blamed the kid, he was currently a bloody mess with his arms elbow deep inside one of the professors, looking at the kid for a second Xander finally shrugged and went back to work on getting all the pieces of shrapnel out of the other feral mutant.
He didn't doubt that the older man's healing ability would flush the metal out, the problem he had quickly decided was the bodies chosen manner in 'Flushing' foreign objects, and while the old adage of chewing nails and pissing barbed wire was humorous in context Xander didn't want to be around the mutant when he actually started passing the metal shards through his urine tract.
He doubted it would put the short man in anything resembling a good mood.
"You're going to miss some," a quiet voice said as Xander finally looked up at his audience the young girl was staring into the gaping wound of Logan's guts with an intense gaze, after a moment's pause Xander took motioned for her closer. "Can you help him? Can you get all of the metal out?" he asked carefully as she stepped closer.
After gazing into the slowly healing wound she shook her head "Not all of it, he wouldn't like it if I took all of it out, but I can get the new stuff out…" She trailed off as she took a step back "But momma told me to never make the metal dance, she said it was wrong to make it dance" the girl whispered softly as she hugged herself tightly at a memory.
Stepping forward Xander knelt in front of her and caught her gaze "What's your name?" he asked and barely managed to catch the whisper before smiling "Well Casey, Mister Logan is going to hurt a lot if you can't help, I won't make you do anything you don't want, but I'm trying to help mister Logan here and I think you could help him more than me, so do you wanna help?" he asked and sighed at the young girl nod. "Thank you Casey, I'm sure Logan will be very thankful for your help as well." He said seriously before turning back to help the young girl remove the metal shards from the professor.
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Buffy stared at the young man she had been crushing on the last week as he lay on the ground, the strange uniform and pistol a stark contrast from the easygoing sales assistant she had dated the day before, her reverie was broken as Riley shouted and raised the deadly looking pistol towards her, spinning away from the attack Buffy was surprised by the demon that took two of the five rounds before disappearing onto the rooftop, staring at the empty roof Buffy was startled when Riley grabbed her hand and started running.
"Riley Wha?" She asked before trailing off, she really didn't know what she was going to ask.
"No time Buffy, that's not the first time I've hit that thing and I doubt it's down for the count." He said breathlessly as he pulled her towards the safe house, he really shouldn't get her involved, it was a massive breach in protocol to bring a civilian to a SHIELD base but the only other option was to leave her alone in the Sunnydale night with the Porcupine Man.
And that would seriously cut down on his odds of getting a second date.
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John Plath entered his home with a sigh, the wards were still active, nothing had entered or exited his home since he left earlier, it had cost a small fortune but not even the senior partners could get to him here, it would give him time to think up a way out of this mess.
For a moment he considered spending the resources to send Glees' soul to a particularly viscous hell dimension before shrugging it off, the Senior partners would probably be more than capable of far more poetic punishment then that, and the last thing he wanted was to draw any more attention to himself then he already had.
Ignoring the need for a light Glees slumped into a chair and groaned as he landed on something hard, looking down he swallowed at the slightly concave shape that had been artistically colored to match his recliner.
"Soooo, your mister Plate… Plast… umm… So your John, I bet with a last name like that you got picked on a lot in school," the cold mocking voice said as a red and black form stepped out from behind the door with a detonator in his hand and a gun in his other. "In case you're wondering that is a M18A1 antipersonnel mine, now they say the recommended distance about fifty meters but you know I never got into the whole metric system, Damn French, so I decided to just see if I could get you as close as I could before detonating it." The masked form said with a mocking voice "Do you think your close enough?"
"H-How did you know I'd sit here," Plath said hesitantly as he tried to think his way out of the situation.
"Ooh I didn't, so I just put one under each seat in the house… and the bed… and the toilet… and inside a couple of the cabinets… ooh and I think there's one in the mailbox, not entirely sure about that one… Funny thing though I seem to have miss-calculated the number of detonators needed and only brought… umm… one…" the figure said as he held up the clacker to prove his point.
"Wait, I'll pay whatever your being paid I'll double it." Plath said desperately.
"Ooh I'm getting paid, The senior partners are paying me, Walfram and Hart is paying me, a couple of your subordinates are paying me, that feisty secretary of yours is paying me and LL&L is paying me, so I'm getting paid, and the only thing they have in common is the fact that you can't show up for work tomorrow or you know ever, and of course since I emptied your home safe and bank account I doubt you can outbid all of them sooo… consider this your severance package."
"B-but you'll get hit to, with that many explosives you won't get out of her either." Plath said as the form shrugged and held out the detonator.
"Yeah, that's gonna sting, but hey it's not like it's the first time, after all I'm…"
The house exploded.
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Bobby Drake sat with his girlfriend as they stared at the tent the fallen professor had been taken too by the newest student of the X-Mansion for his part Bobby could hardly imagine having to carve one of his professors open while he was still alive, it didn't really matter that Professor Logan would survive being cut on, it was the principle of the matter.
"He used to be a lot like you," Rogue's soft words shocked the young man out of his mental terrors as he stared at the gorgeous mutant he had fallen for, after a moment silence Rogue shivered despite the blanket and clutched herself defensively "He would always try to make people laugh, even in the most dangerous times, or when they didn't even know they needed to laugh, but he saw it and… now he can't laugh anymore." The southern mutant said sadly as she fought to find the right words to describe Xander's plight. "When he discovered he was a mutant he told his best friend about it, swore her to secrecy and everything. That night he was attacked, when he woke up Sheila… his best friend's mom was cutting him open to put metal on his bones, they kept him down there for month's cutting him open and adding things to him, never letting him die." The young mutant said as she fought back tears "That little whore betrayed him, and if I ever lay eyes on her I'll kill her." Rogue swore before she burst into tears.
For his part Bobby Drake held his girlfriend as she cried and tried to imagine what it would take to turn him into a monster like Harris.
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13. Chapter 13
Logan awoke with a snarl and lashed out at his nightmares. After a moment's struggle, the sounds of the camp around him brought the feral man back to reality as he stared around the tent.
"It's over."
Spinning towards the sound, Logan's claws popped forth again and he glared at the young man that seemed to be the cause of the current problems. Taking a deep breath, Logan withdrew his claws and took a moment to calm his racing nerves, "How're the kids" he rumbled.
Harris shrugged from his position on the far side of the tent, "Couple of grazes and a bunch of fear. We're packing up to return to the school as soon as you're ready." Xander explained as the older mutant stood slowly and started to dress in the clothes Kitty had picked up from the teacher's tent before it had been taken down.
Grumbling about how much the professor owed him; Logan pulled a flannel shirt on before cracking his neck, "Well, no use waiting anymore. Load up and lets go." He growled before stepping out into the too bright morning light, it looked like it was going to be another beautiful day. Grumbling to himself about that particular dig from Mother Nature, Logan headed for the bus.
The least the world could do was look as miserable as he felt.
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Onboard the SHIELD Helicarrier agents from the multinational organization were scrambling about in what would be considered panic by lesser trained individuals, but as these were agents of SHIELD it was merely considered rapid mobilization.
The Sunnydale team had gone completely offline and was currently considered MIA by those in command. After experiencing what happened when missing agents turned up, SHIELD now had an official violence mandate for looking into missing and captured agents.
The last elements of the response team finished their prep and hit the launch deck, lined up before the gaze of General Nick Fury. "As of oh-nine hundred this morning the powers that be have decided that the 'Sunnydale Situation' is under control and under the authority of some two bit air-force backed 'Initiative' and ordered us out, with any agent failing to respond to the recall to be considered AWOL and a traitor." The one eyed legend said to the gathered soldiers. "As it is a direct order the Hellicarrier is moving off and we are standing down from combat operations in Sunnydale."
The gathered soldiers looked on impassively as they imagined the shit storm that order must have kicked up in the control room.
"As all of you have gotten ready though we will have ourselves a little training mission at the randomly generated location of thirty-two by fifty six north by one hundred and eighteen by twenty-four west, recon and response teams will be moving out for training in ten. Dismissed," the older man said as the assembled soldiers moved to their departure stations.
"How long do you think it will take those idiots in Washington to realize the longitude and latitude for Sunnydale is the exact same 'Randomly generated' location as your training mission?" Natasha Romanoff asked as she stood beside her commander and watched the gathered soldiers with a critical eye.
"Long enough. Part of the training is going to be a 'freak electrical surge' resulting in a communications problem. They can call out but no new orders will be received," Fury stated with a dark anger at the idiots that had tried to get his people killed.
Nodding her head, Natasha saluted and turned to get to her deployment shuttle.
"Natasha," Fury said and knew the Russian born assassin heard him as she froze on the catwalk, "That Rosenberg bitch is back in Sunnydale. While I don't have the authority to issue a sanction against her, she cut open a kid while he was still screaming and made him into a weapon." Nick said as he lit a cigar and slowly took a pull. "Plant the bitch somewhere nice." He growled before walking away from the Widow.
For her part Natasha merely nodded and went to find her team, she had a training mission to lead after all.
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Xander jerked as he resisted the urge to fall asleep in the cramped bus while they traveled back towards school. Jubilee was sleeping against his arm on one side of the large bench seat as Casey snored softly on the other, a combination that was getting him very odd looks from the rest of the bus' occupants.
"Hey Taz, look we didn't really get off on the right foot." Bobby said as he plopped into one of the empty seats that always seemed to appear around Xander for some reason.
Resisting the urge to growl, Xander looked at the teen before shrugging and looking out the window at the passing scenery. "My names not Taz," he half growled before the kid shrugged and smiled.
"Well it may not be but that's what everyone's calling you now so you should probably get used to it, besides as codenames go Taz is far better than say Boom-Boom," Bobby said with a smirk as he missed the near murderous gaze of the blonde teen he had insulted, "Besides code names aside, you look like you need some help around the mansion, so what do ya say, friends?" Bobby asked as he held out a hand and smiled as Xander turned a glare on him for a second before he leaned forward.
"My first friend was turned by a vampire and I was forced to destroy him, my second sold me out and her mother cut me open and made me like this, my third fucked a corpse, almost got us all killed and was pissed when I saved their lives by lying and my fourth fucked me than threw me out and pretended I didn't exist. Given all that I don't think I'll be doing the 'friend' thing with anyone anytime soon." Xander growled before turning back to the passing scenery and ignoring the teen as best he could.
For his part Bobby simply swallowed his fear a bit and put a happy smile on his face, "Okay then, well when you get settled and all just let me know." He said before moving back to the front of the bus where Rogue was curled up on her seat sleeping.
At the front Logan turned his full attention back to the road and let out a growl at those responsible for the boy's current situation; he really hoped Fury held up his end of the bargain.
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Wade Wilson, also known as Deadpool looked at the contract he had received from the Hellhouse and frowned behind his trademark mask (and boy hadn't that been a headache to achieve) and considered the implications. It seemed that despite his affiliation with Landau, Luckman and Lake (who'd been a great help in getting the trademark) the rival firm Wolfram and Hart had been particularly impressed with his skills (how did that spider dweeb pull off the whole copyright without any representation was something that kept Wade up at nights. Well that and the contents of Spam.) And now they wanted to hire him for another mission in the great state of California, (he had finally gotten one of the managers to admit to something involving a byproduct of byproducts… which was disturbing even to him.) Thinking it over, Deadpool signed the contract and made plans for a short trip just south of LA, some sleepy little berg called Sunnydale of all things, sounded like the home of hippies and folk singers. Wade was hoping for a nice little bloodbath from the place.
Looking around at the gathered travelers in the LAX terminal Wade took a deep cleansing breath 'PLAUSIBLE DENIABILITY!" he yelled loudly before looking at the slightly freaked people nearby, "Sorry just had the sudden urge to scream that." he admitted sheepishly before activating the Body-Slide.
Speaking of which, he needed to pick up his sheep-zooka before the mission, cause well… you never know.
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Rupert Giles glared at the young redhead that had just told the story of how she found out about Faith's living conditions, "So you are telling me that your mother was the cause of this… atrocity?" he growled and carefully set his glasses aside at Willows shameful nod, taking a deep breath, the older man settled his nerves as best he could before looking at Willow carefully, "I need you to understand something Willow, very bad things are about to happen to your mother. By taking actions such as these she has made many powerful enemies, enemies that will respond violently." He explained as Willow nodded and stood to leave.
"I understand Giles," she whispered with a sad look on her face "I w… well I had hoped that knowing something like that would make me feel… sad at least, but Sheila has become as evil as the Nazis that tortured grandpa Erik. I just hope somebody stops her before she can hurt anyone else," the young witch said before leaving the library to an old demon raiser and the ghosts he had tried to hide from.
Taking a moment Giles let Willow get a good distance from the library before picking up the phone and dialing an old number. After a ringing a moment, the line was picked up and a sharp voice answered, calming his nerves from what he was about to do. Giles smiled at the memory of his god-daughter at a much younger age, "Good morning Electra, this is Rupert, Rupert Giles…"
The conversation would not take long.
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Victor Creed looked at the photograph for a moment before turning back to his current leader, "Why?" he asked. Not that he really cared, the target was as good as dead, but it was sometimes good to have a bit of background before he went on a mission.
Magneto, for his part, simply glared from beneath his helm for a moment before sighing. "She has decided to experiment on our brethren for her own petty gains, and after being captured and imprisoned was released on a technicality. That, however, is a situation that I shall be correcting while you deal with the main problem." Eric turned away, he felt a deep anger at his daughter for her betrayal, but he would not turn a blind eye as the world had to his plight so many decades earlier.
As his attack dog left on his mission, Erik shed a tear at the loss of his family.
14. Chapter 14
Mayor Richard Wilkins stared at the dark form before him a moment before leaning back in his chair and thinking on the situation, "I don't care what your other job is, or even if you do it on the side, but this is important That boy is drawing far too much attention to my town and I won't stand for it." He said calmly before pushing a series of pictures towards the form.
He continued, "My sources have alerted me to several, rather troublesome, individuals moving in this direction. Now,while I don't give two figs about the Rosenberg woman, these people have the ability to cause me no end of headaches, Kill them and then the boy." The Mayor said as the dark form nodded before fading away with the pictures.
"I will restore order in my town if I have to flood the streets with blood." Wilkins promised before shuddering at how unsanitary that particular thought was.
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Xander let out a full body shudder as he exited the bus. He hated being that close to so many people. The only thing keeping him from being in a worse mood than he currently was, was Jubilee's incessantly pleasant attitude. He would almost hate her for it if it wasn't so damn infectious.
"So Taz, what's your plan for the day?" the object of his mood said happily as she bounced off the bus and smiled at him.
"Take a shower, get in some clean clothes, find out who attacked us and introduce their heads to their colons." Xander admitted before looking over at her long suffering sigh.
"No, I mean after that," she said before giving him a kiss on the cheek. "Some of us are headed into town for a shopping trip, we leave at six. See ya then, Taz." She said as she ran into the house, leaving a shocked Xander in her wake.
After a few moments to reboot his cognitive functions, Xander finally frowned. "My Names Not Taz!" he shouted after her before catching the stares from the other mutants. "Well it's not," he declared before moving into the house himself.
Behind him the tough, gruff and sour mutant Wolverine tried to put out the sparks from the cigar he had dropped while laughing.
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Electra sat on the private charter plane and glared out the window, it had been decades since she had last seen or heard from her Godfather. While the older man had tried after her father's death, she had been so closed down emotionally she had missed it.
Taking a deep breath to settle her emotions, the assassin wondered how many other opportunities she had missed. And now, after all this time, he had finally contacted her. Not as a friend, but as a client.
For a moment, Electra wondered what the woman had done to anger Rupert 'Ripper' Giles to the point of hiring a professional before shrugging it off. Idle speculation would not help and might possibly hinder her ability to focus on the mission.
As the plane started its final descent into the small Sunnydale airport, Electra took a deep calming breath to focus herself.
She had a mission after all.
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NataliaRomanova sat on the boat as it sped towards her team's destination. Of the fifteen man extraction team, Natasha was the only one with the full and expanded mission objectives.
The orders were to infiltrate Sunnydale, reconnoiter and retrieve Sunnydale team with the bare minimum of civilian interference. Should the team be captured they are to report back to SHIELD Hellicarrier immediately and attempt rescue only if the opportunity provides itself. Should the team be found dead, their bodies are to be retrieved and transported back to the Hellicarrier for burial, in such an event, their killers are to be found and reported back to SHIELD for proper response, and finally, Sheila Rosenberg is to be terminated with extreme prejudice.
Leaning back against the fast deployment boat bench, Natasha let her mind drift. Assassin, it was what she was, she admitted. She had done terrible things in her time with Russia, things that haunted her to this day. She had done even worse things both for and against America in all her years.
She had met plenty of people like the soon to be deceased good Doctor Rosenberg. Some she had killed, others she'd protected. It wasn't anything personal, it had just been the job.
But now, it was starting to become personal. Having read over the reports SHIELD had confiscated from the lab, the Black Widow found herself hating this woman Natasha wanted to hurt her before she finally let her die, she wanted… taking a deep breath, she let it out slowly as she focused on the mission. "It's just a job," she whispered, trying to convince herself before preparing to disembark.
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Victor Creed sat on the train as it made its way towards Sunnydale. He had been ordered to do one of his favorite things in the whole world, he got to kill someone. It was something he enjoyed so he did it, not for money, or power, or even a cause like his current employer. No, Victor killed because it was something he was good at and he enjoyed doing things he was good at. And if you're going to get paid, make sure it's something you enjoy and are good at.
Life was pretty damn decent sometimes, he finally decided as the train continued on the tracks.
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Wade Wilson snored. He had body slid into Sunnydale a few hours earlier and promptly gotten into a heated argument with the current inhabitant of the bathroom stall he found himself in.
After a rousing game of 'let's see your spleen' played with the inhabitants of the bar, said bathroom was attached to, Wade had proceeded to beat some information out of the bartender.
He didn't know why he did it, or even if the information was important. Heck for all he knew the little rat had lied to him, but the man just seemed to be the type you beat up for information… Kinda like Weasel. Of course Weasel would never lie to him like that Willard guy did, but Deadpool was a forgiving sort. He didn't care about being lied to, of course if Wimbley lied to him who else might he lie to? Did he lie on his taxes, or the census report?
Heck, Wade would bet good money Wilbur was the type to lie on those crappy TV guide personality tests just to get the best score. Not that it was important, but if he lied on a test for the best score, that was cheating, and as wise man once said, "cheaters never perspire"… not that it was true, Wendy had been sweating bullets last night as Deadpool asked him questions, and as they had proven that he was a cheater and the like, his sweating was most likely faked as well. That meant he wasn't really scared of Deadpool at all, and if you can't trust lying little rats to be scared when you threaten their appendages, who could you trust? Of course if he lied and wasn't afraid, then he must have been hiding something, and if he was hiding something and was already a proven liar, he would try to move what he was hiding, but if it was important enough to hide then he would probably go with it, and if he went with it then he was running, and only guilty people ran, so what was important enough to Waldo for him to run? If it was worse than the threat of being mangled, it was probably bad, like rape or murder or maybe talking during the emotional points in movies.
Getting up from pretending to sleep, Deadpool grabbed one of his swords as he ran out the door to catch Wally before he escaped, a few moment of screaming later and the legendary mercenary reentered his room for his clothes.
And maybe a Doorknob.
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Willow stared in shock before turning back to her current roommate, "Faith, did you just see a guy in a mask and Spiderman underwear run out with a sword then scream and run back in?" she asked as the Boston born Slayer banged her head against the wall to try and get the image out of her head.
Faith realized it was going to be one of those days.
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Riley Finn watched as the young woman he had saved the night before paced. It had turned out that she was the Slayer, a mystically enhanced super soldier against the forces of darkness or some such thing. She was super fast, super strong, extremely flexible and capable of adapting to more forms of violence then he even knew existed.
And she really didn't like being cooped up.
Flinching as she lashed out at the sealed door again, Riley simply slid back into the corner and prayed that command got a response team here fast.
15. Chapter 15
Xander rubbed the remaining water from his hair as he made his way through the mansion towards the teachers' lounge. While he was old enough to go into town by himself, the teachers usually wanted him to at least give them a heads up before he headed out.
Reaching up to knock on the door, he was surprised at the vicious snarl from the other side. After a moment's consideration, Xander put his ear against the door and listened.
Logan lashed out with a snarl and felt only slightly better as his claws ripped three massive gouges in the lounge wall. "What the hell do you mean she's out? Fury swore that bitch would never see the light of day again." The feral mutant growled as he struggled with the berserker rage that he felt building within him.
"I'm sure Nick is doing everything he can Logan, but Mrs. Rosenberg has some very powerful people backing her. While the law firm that helped her get out is 'correcting' this as fast as they can, with the assistance of Landau, Luckman and Lake, she should be back in prison within a few days." Charles Xavier said as he tried to calm the mutant down slightly. "But until this is resolved I think we should keep this from Alexander."
"…Keep this from Alexander."
Snarling silently to himself, Xander felt his claws trying to work their way through his flesh. Taking a deep breath he turned and silently made his way down the hallway towards the front door.
He had a meeting with a certain scientist back home.
While Logan hated the idea of hiding this from the kid, he knew that Harris would likely do something stupid if he discovered it. Jerking the door open, Logan froze at the sight of a damp towel lying on the floor. Taking a sniff, the feral mutant growled before taking off towards the nearest exit. "CHUCK THE KID HEARD US!"
Jubilee smiled as she walked down the hallway towards the front door. She was clean and happy and everything was in line for a great day shopping with her friends, even Taz had agreed to come along.
Life was looking good.
She was surprised when Logan nearly ran her over as he came around a corner and hit the front doors at a dead run before a stampede of teachers and other X-Men followed the small feral mutant out the door.
Blinking in shock, Jubilee watched them go before looking around at the gathered students and getting a quick idea of who was the source of the commotion.
"Xander," she whispered in fear before running to find her friends.
Deadpool entered the bar with a flourish as he searched for his prey. Looking around, the Mercenary ignored the large collection of knives, swords, teeth, claws and guns that were brought to bear on him as he looked for Wallace.
With a loud bang, the world exploded and the mercenary collapsed with a massive bleeding wound in his skull.
As he lay bleeding a well dressed man stood up from a back table and walked towards his victim, he had been as surprised as the rest of the team when one of their targets had walked into the bar. Thankfully his reaction time and weapons reach had allowed him to pick up the bounty faster than his competition.
Getting a grip on his victim's mask, the assassin was surprised when the dead man spun around and shoved a massive pistol into his gut. Looking into the damaged mask, the Terakin was shocked to see the hole in the man's head was already healed over.
"Let me know if this tickles," Wade growled before pulling the trigger on the automatic pistol and splattering his attacker's middle across the occupants of the bar.
Rising unsteadily to his feet, Deadpool shook off the lingering vertigo he felt whenever a projectile put a breathing hole into his brainpan and glared around at the shocked patrons. "Anyone else wanna play?" he challenged before a knife blade made an appearance in his chest.
Looking down at the protruding steel, the masked mercenary took a moment to glare at the small man that had thrown it as he stood with another man; both of them wore very distinctive rings, rings very similar to the one on his recent playmate. "Alright, let the senseless violence begin."
Natasha looked at the three corpses of the Sunnydale team with a frown, the safe house was destroyed, the team was dead and the commanding officer was missing.
Leaning down the assassin opened the dead-mans mouth and grimaced at the red blood that seemed to fill it "Chert poderi," she cursed before glancing around room with a frown, "Agents, Vampires are near."
With a rush of movements half the agents swapped their weapons out for the far more damaging Plasma weapons that had proven very effective against almost all supernatural opponents, while the remained shifted their standard melee weapons for the blessed Silver daggers shield issued.
Nodding Natasha increased the voltage on her own Widow Bites before injecting an enhanced form of the Komodo Dragon saliva into the downed agents, in a few hours the bodies would be completely decomposed, leaving nothing for the demonic spirits to inhabit, a sad fate for the dead but much more acceptable than leaving the vampire infested corpse to walk around.
SHIELD took a dim view on demonic invaders.
Electra let a small smile grace her features as she hugged her godfather closely, it had been to long since they had last truly seen each other.
It had been just before her mother's death as a matter of fact, since then every time she had seen him it had been at a funeral for a loved one.
Stepping back Giles held her at arm's length and smiled "Electra, my dear, it has been far too long."
Letting herself smile Electra kissed her godfather check before nodding "It has Uncle Rupert, far to long," she said before clearing her throat and taking a step back as she let her professional persona back into control "But reunions must wait, tell me about this Sheila Rosenberg," watching her godfathers reaction Electra was shocked at the absolute rage the usually pleasant man allowed to seep through before reigning in his emotions.
"Sir,"
Nick Fury blinked as his conversation was interrupted, taking a deep breath the grizzled war veteran turned from his company and glared at the young Agent, "What is it?" he growled in his best Logan impression.
Straightening his spine at the tone the agent resisted the urge to run before responding "General Bradley Stone has just arrived, he has a JC pouch."
Blinking at that Fury looked at his guest before frowning; two star generals didn't show up with sealed Joint Chief Transfer pouches to go over expenditure reports. "Send him in," he ordered before leaning back in his chair.
"What's this about Nick?"
Looking up at the plain clothed man that sat across the desk Nick Fury let out a sigh, he had known this was coming ever since he had issued the orders, it just hurt that his commanders had fallen so far as to ignore this. "Last month we hit a research cell being run by a rather dark black bag group, some nasty shit going on in there, not the least of which was an updated version of the Weapon X project, whole damn thing being run by a buck general of the Thunderbolt Ross breed and a mad shit scientist that carved up a kid in place of Logan." Fury explained as the man across from him clenched his hands into fists. "Don't worry Steve, we cleaned them all out, sent the doc up the creek, the kid out to Xaviers and the general... was sanctioned, training accident."
"So why are they sending a general to speak with you now?" the legend said as he tried to keep his anger under control.
Smirking at the anger in the man's voice Nick shrugged. "Well, seems some two bit scum bag lawyer managed to get the bitch out of prison, I was ordered off."
Steve Rogers grit his teeth at the injustice, he had been fully briefed on the Weapon X program, while the tests the subjects had undergone were barbaric they all had one thing in common, every single one of them had volunteered, from what Fury was saying this kid had been conscripted. "I'm assuming from the uninvited guest you told them were to stick that order." He commented as the leader of SHIELD grinned evilly around his cigar.
"Widows in town now, training mission and all that." he declared as Steve nodded in understanding.
While he didn't like killing Steve was a soldier, he had fought in one of the bloodiest wars this world had seen and while he would work to save lives he did understand that some people could not be allowed to live. "Alright, I'm guessing Stone is coming up here with the idea of taking SHIELD away from you as some sort of punishment?" Steve asked and growled at the director's nod, "We'll just see about that."
"The kids gonna need transportation," Logan said to the gathered X-Men before looking at the teams. "The ports out, it would take too long, so we have trains, planes, cars and good old fashioned running. Scott you and Peter check the garages, make sure the kid didn't liberate something to get him there than move to the bus depots, Jean you and Storm have the train station and car rentals, the professor is with Kurt on their way to the airport, I'll head for Sunnydale and try to pick up his scent." He said and nodded as the assembled mutant broke up to search.
Taking a moment to put the kids scent at the top of his scent memory Logan headed out of the gate before turning West, if the kid was feral he would head for Sunnydale like a laser.
If he wasn't than he was even more dangerous, and the kid would kill anything that got in his way.
Frank Castle stared looked around the hanger for survivors, the bodies of the smuggling ring that had been supplying guns and money to the local gangs were scattered about like a bloody tornado had torn through the place, it was almost as violent as one of his hits.
Looking around the scattered corpses he took a moment to track the commercial jet as it took off unsteadily from the runway the smugglers had been using to avoid DEA and ATF suspicion.
Watching it bank west Frank wondered for a moment if he should try and follow before turning as several SUV's pulled up with the smugglers clients and their body guards.
Whoever was flying that jet would have to wait, the Punisher still had a job to do.
16. Chapter 16
Xander struggled with the controls as he tried to ignore the small voice in the back of his head warning him that this was a very bad idea. The Soldier memories had proven helpful in this situation as the military man knew slightly more about flying than Xander himself did.
As he aimed the jet in the general area of Sunnydale, he contemplated how he would find the small town from the air. While he didn't know the exact direction, he knew enough to head west with a hint of south before turning at LA and hoping for the best.
He just really hoped the military didn't pick him up. The soldier memories warned that governments frowned on unregistered planes flying over major metropolitan centers, and those frowns were usually punctuated by fighters being sent to "Escort" him to the ground… One way or another.
He really hoped they didn't pick him up.
Logan resisted the urge to grin as the big Harley roared down the road toward his objective. While he loved the freedom of the open road, he knew the assembled X-men would try and stop the kid and given the heavy hitters the team sported they might even succeed for a time, but Logan knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that the kid would be obsessed. Xander would keep trying until the bitch was dead, and anyone that got in his way would be in for a world of hurt before the kid got through with them.
Not that he wanted the kid to take that step any more than Chuck Taking a life was something Logan worked hard to keep from the students, sometimes he succeeded… Other times not so much.
Still he knew from personal experience how quickly revenge could eat up a kid like Xander, turning him into something ugly.
Logan's reflections were interrupted as a group of bikers roared past, dragging a man in a very familiar uniform along behind them. Snarling the feral mutant leaned over and severed the rope, letting the injured state trooper roll to a stop.
Slowing, Logan turned the Harley around and glared at the disfigured face of the lead biker. While he had seen his share of mutants and aliens, Logan was pretty sure the scarred and disfigured forms before him didn't fall into either of those particular categories.
Razor glared at the do-gooder that had spoiled their fun. The cop was a non-issue as far as he was concerned, they were like cockroaches. No matter how many you squished they always seemed to have more, but do-gooders... Those were remarkably rare in this day and age and he was looking forward to doing his part in making them extinct.
With a roar of engines and voices, the assembled Demons charged.
As the gathered students chattered amongst themselves about what was happening, a small group slipped off by themselves.
Jubilation Lee, Bobby Drake, Kurt Wagner and Anna Marie had decided to go after Xander and bring him back before he got into trouble. If they were quick enough, no one would even realize they were gone and they already had directions for Sunnydale, so could be there before the weekend if they pushed hard enough.
The teens slipped into the garage to liberate some transportation and they breathed a sigh of relief as the doors slid silently open before sucking in a gasp when it opened completely, revealing the armored form of Piotr Nikolaievitch Rasputin.
"And just what do you four think you are doing?" the massive mutant said as Nightcrawler disappeared in a puff of Brimstone laced smoke.
Deadpool looked around the bar in confusion as he scratched his head in thought, "Now I know I came in here for a reason, and I doubt it was for chimichangas," he mumbled before catching sight of the cowering bartender and smiling "Ooh yeah, that's right." He said snapping his fingers and leaping over the bar with a smile.
Willy stared in horror at the man that still had a piece of Polgara spike shoved through his chest as he waved a sword around threateningly. In the back of his mind, Willy began to wonder if his deal with Wilkins was really worth all this.
Natasha growled as she worked on getting the fallback shelter to open. Whatever had found this place had put a lot of time and effort into getting through the blast door and had shredded the code-locks worse than Wolverine. The team had collected a sample of the odd quills they had found nearby and was currently on the lookout for any threats, supernatural or otherwise.
Jerking a collection of wires out, Natasha shoved the ends into her Spiderbite and triggered the weapon. With a fierce smile, the massive blast doors slid open revealing the fallback shelter.
Her smile dropped at the sight of the team commander kneeling over a groaning blonde as he messaged her shoulders in a professional manner, "Finn!" She snapped and was surprised at the amount of action that short word managed to generate. In the following seconds, she was treated to the sight of a Shield Agent being thrown across the room, a topless blonde jumping up in a modified combat stance and a still rolling Riley Finn firing his Taser into the blond's buttocks, dropping the violent teen to the ground in a twitching mess.
Raising an eyebrow at the trained soldier's response, Natasha swore to get to the bottom of this before things got any more complicated.
Electra frowned as her godfather laid out the entire situation to her. She had seen and done a multitude of horrors in her time with the Hand, yet the idea of carving someone open while they still screamed so you could implant metal on their bones was something even she would shy away from.
Not that groups like Hydra or even her old collogues at the Hand would even think twice about it, but even then they would use volunteers. Admittedly, not out of any altruistic ideals, but they had enough sense to wonder what would happen should their weapon ever get free. Logan and herself had driven that concept home a long time ago.
"Alright Uncle Rupert, I'll do this." She heard herself say as the older man nodded in understanding. Rising from her seat, Electra made a mental note to return and spend some time with her Godfather, she was only just recently rediscovering how important family can be.
Victor Creed jumped from the moving train, rolling slightly he allowed his momentum to bring him back to his feet while he looked around the area for possible threats. Not that he believed anyone had followed him, but you didn't get to be as old as he was without making some enemies and it never hurt to be cautious.
His paranoia paid off this time as he noticed a small shimmer of light before his chest exploded in pain. Lunging to the side, Creed bit down on the snarl he so wanted to indulge in as he tried to disappear into the brush near the train tracks.
Shifting through the underbrush, he frowned as he pulled the massive quill from his chest and stared at it in shock. His best guess would put the porcupine this came from at about eight feet tall.
Double checking the Javelin like spine, Victor sniffed the end and made sure he had the scent of his attacker before springing from the brush and sprinting for the closest building.
He distinctly remembered that porcupines were especially tasty.
General Bradley Stone felt the smile tug at his lips slightly as he entered the office of a long time thorn in his side, his smile dropped at the sight that greeted him. Instead of one aging legend that he was expecting, he instead found two world renowned legends talking to the President of the United States directly.
Glaring at the smirking Colonel and stoic Captain, Brigadier General Bradley Stone turned and saluted the screen with his commander in chief. It looked like his day was about to get a lot worse.
17. Chapter 17
Xander struggled with the controls as an obnoxious beeping from the flight console and a flashing red light desperately tried to get his attention. While the plane had succeeded in getting him across the country, it seemed that an east coast to west coast flight was just outside of its flight range and the flying metal tube was heading towards an unwanted meeting with the ground due to a desperate need for fuel.
Flinching as the Leer jet shot over the top of the mountain, scaring the bejeezus out of a hiker he could just make out on the ridgeline as he skimmed it by a dozen or so feet, Xander scanned the horizon for anything that could be hit before unbuckling himself from the seat and rushing to the back.
He was really starting to hate this plan. Originally he was going to crash the plane into the ocean and parachute back down to the ground, unfortunately the plane was running out of fuel and the drug smugglers had lightened the load by unloading the parachutes so they could haul more drugs.
Snarling at the stupidity of the situation, Xander struggled through the bales of illicit narcotics into the back of the plane. Holding on to the shuddering airframe, Xander took a moment to slice through the bright orange box attached there before whispering a quick prayer concerning his healing abilities. Popping his fourth claw and staring at the considerably longer blade, while normal for him now, he still shuddered that he would ever consider having three claws pop out of his hand as normal. The three upper claws were serrated to increase the damage done to his opponents and reduce healing abilities, this one, however was a straight blade with an Americanized Tanto tip, precisely designed to increase heavy cutting and leverage.
Jabbing the longer blade into the wall of the cabin, Xander jerked down and opened up a gash in the side of the plane and was shocked at how quickly everything went to hell. In moments the plane seemed to disintegrate around him and he found himself falling to earth.
Rolling himself into a ball, Xander hoped for the best before the impact, and then darkness.
Logan couldn't help but laugh as he sat amongst the shattered steel and broken bodies of the biker gang. They had been surprisingly resistant to death, continuing the fight after severed limbs and broken bones would have put most species down. Pulling a cigar out of his pocket, he let the combination of tobacco and paper ignite on a slowly burning motorcycle before stomping the little flame out, it wouldn't do to get blown up after winning.
He was surprised when one of the bikers struggled to his feet, missing an arm and a good portion of his chest, yet still limping towards the mutant with murder in his eyes Logan was even more surprised when two heavy, three fifty-seven slugs exploded into the back of the biker's skull dropping it to the ground in a lifeless heap.
Looking behind him, Logan nodded at the injured member of the Ohio State Troopers as he limped his way up with his sidearm aimed at the corpse. After not so gently kicking it to assure himself it was deceased, the trooper returned his back-up weapon to its holster and slumped to the ground. Letting the man recover for a moment, Logan finally asked the required stupid question, "You okay, Bub?"
Smiling as the man flipped him the bird, Logan shrugged and took another puff of his cigar.
Groaning a bit in pain, Trooper Anthony Tollin lowered himself onto one of the overturned bikes and let out a sigh, "You do know that by state law I am required to bring you in for all this, as well as those 'concealed' knives you seem to have hidden up your sleeves," he said slowly before grunting in pain once more as his ribs attempted to explain their desire to never go through that again to him. "But considering my current state, I'm going to use my discretion to let you go with a warning." He shrugged before starting the slow process of getting back to his cruiser and calling for help. The man knew his savior would be long gone by the time he got back.
With a final chuckle, Logan walked back over to his bike and pulled it back upright. While this had been amusing, it wasn't getting him any closer to the kid.
Casey looked down from the second story window at the four students as Mister Peter yelled at them. He really didn't understand why he was mad, everyone else had gone out looking for Taz after he ran away, and they had just wanted to help.
Taking a deep breath, Casey decided to ask Tick-Tock for help. She had found the funny toy in the basement and had worked very hard to get it up and dancing again. Listening to the toy, Casey wondered how she could make everyone happy again before she hit on the perfect Idea.
After a few moments the ground started to rumble as Tick-Tock forced his way out of the ground.
Below, the five mutants stared in shock as the massive Sentinel unit forced its way out of the ground and rocketed into the sky heading west.
Behind it Casey excitedly jumped up and down. Tick-Tock would find Taz and bring him back, then everyone would be happy.
Deadpool exited the bar with a manic smile hidden under his mask. Winston had been very forthcoming this time and had even been nice enough to explain who exactly had sent the two bit assassins that had decided to play with him earlier. Skipping down the street, the mostly insane mercenary headed towards town hall because he so wanted to talk to Dick about this, but first he needed to make a stop at the nearby military base.
"Dick," He mumbled to himself as he walked away with a chuckle.
He was still snickering about the man's name when he approached city hall and decided to introduce himself, dropping his borrowed burden on top of a very nice limousine outside the government building, Wade chuckled to himself as he slid the massive fifty caliber M2 into place and fed the first belt into the weapon.
In the Mayor's office, Deputy Mayor Allen Finch was finishing up his day cleaning up the Mayor's recent… indiscretions. Not that he really blamed the Mayor, everyone in politics had a vice. For some it was underage hookers, while others embezzled funds, or engaged in illicit drugs. Mayor Wilkins, on the other hand had a bad habit of sacrificing his secretary to demonic forces; it wasn't Allen's place to comment.
He was busy humming a catchy tune to himself as he made a final notation to get the carpet replaced in the mayor's office when the first seven hundred and fifty gram round punched through the brick wall and clipped his shoulder, spinning him around. Then ten more rounds ripped through the general area he was occupying, in the next second, killing the junior politician and dropping his corpse to the ground. Around him the massive fifty caliber rounds continued to destroy everything in the mayor's office as the Ma-Deuce did exactly what it was designed for.
In less than a minute, the firing stopped as the belt fed weapon finally ran out of ammo. With a skip in his step, Deadpool danced down the street. Hopefully now he wouldn't have anymore distractions in killing the Rosenberg person.
Behind him, Mayor Richard Wilkins looked out through the tinted windows of the limousine at the destruction his office had suffered at the hands of the mercenary and slowly set his coffee down. With a sigh, the undisputed ruler of Sunnydale leaned back in his seat and massaged his temples as a headache pounded behind his eyes. It was beginning to look like he may actually have to flood the streets with blood just to get everything back under control. Maybe his old friend would be able to help.
Picking up the phone Wilkins dialed a number that technically didn't exist and waited as the buzz on the other end informed him that the signal had gone through. It was several long moments before the line was picked up, "Essex industries, how may I direct your call."
Natasha glared at the agent standing in front of her for a handful of seconds after he finished giving his report, "Just to clarify, Agent Finn; you illegally hacked into secured government systems, lost your entire team to hostile actions, were engaged by several assassins, lost a safe house and brought a civilian into one of the most confidential safe rooms in the world." Natasha stared as the young agent nodded in confirmation, "And after violating enough security procedures to have you shot, you discovered the civilian was the equivalent of a mutant combat specialist with extreme claustrophobic and control issues… and you planned to handle this by giving her a Swedish message?" the Black Widow asked in a chilled voice as the young agent began to look nervous.
"Yes ma'am," Riley said stiffly as he went over the past day in his mind and decided that, despite the glares he was currently receiving from his superior, he would most likely do the same thing again. "I believe the information I retrieved is of primary importance at the moment, it seems Richard Wilkins is directly responsible for the dimensional breech in this area and has spent the last hundred years protecting it from being discovered." The Shield Lieutenant explained before taking a deep breath, "It looks like he has been using it to prepare for a major event of some sort and the ball may be dropping soon."
Natasha spent a moment searching the soldiers face for any hint of deception, "How soon?" she finally asked as her mind started going over possible responses.
"Something big in the next couple days, final event in a little over three month's time," Riley explained before moving on to the big issue. "Rumblings from the underground are saying something about an 'Ascension' event. Soon after discovering this, I was attacked by an assassin wearing this," he said as he dropped the ring onto the table.
Electra was heading for the exit of the school when a short, goblin-like man rounded the corner. She would almost call him troll-like, but he was far too short for such a title. Glaring at the sneering little rat, Electra blinked as a memory surfaced from her past, a young A.I.M agent, Rufus Snyder had been contracted for termination before the rat-like little man had disappeared from the world at large.
Snyder had just started his rant against improper dress in his school when he finally really looked at the young woman's face, and froze.
While not at the top of the food chain in A.I.M., he had worked on enough projects in his time to make him a target, so he had wisely studied the most likely assassins to be sent after him. He knew, of course, that the likes of Electra Natchios and the Black Widow were never really going to come after him, he had still found it… rewarding to study their files and pictures for hours on end.
Swallowing his desire to whimper in terror, Rufus let his 'Principle Snyder' persona drop.
Electra became aware of exactly when the older man recognized her and in a moment he went from a rat-like bully to something far colder and sinister, as his hand moved towards the inside of his jacket. Electra stepped forward and launched a kick towards the man's chin as she cursed herself for carrying light.
Jumping back from the kick, Snyder tried desperately to open up some distance between himself and the red clad assassin. Jerking the small machine pistol from its holster, Rufus sprayed a burst in the direction of Electra; not that he actually expected to hit her but it would hopefully make her pause, he only needed a few seconds and he would have a chance.
Diving around a corner, he ignored the sharp sound as several lethal chunks of metal embedded themselves in the wall behind him and shoved past a couple of students. He sprinted down the empty hallway, taking only a moment to jerk the fire alarm down as he rushed past, Snyder grinned as the hallway started to rapidly fill with slightly panicked students.
Shoving the weapon back under his jacket, Snyder smiled as he made it outside and triggered the auto start on his car. He cursed whoever had brought that particular bitch to Sunnydale, he knew she hadn't been there for him or he would have never seen her coming, this had just been an unfortunate turn of events.
Standing at the top of the Sunnydale high steps, Electra watched as the small Porsche roared out of the parking lot before she turned her glare at the wide eyed students that were filing past.
With a silent snarl, she turned and disappeared into the growing crowd. It seemed she had a loose end to tie up before she could get to the Rosenberg woman.
Behind her, a shocked Faith stared after the retreating killer. She had just gotten over the psycho with the sword from earlier and was showing up, as per Giles' order, to see about getting a new place to crash when she had almost been run over by Snyder as the red Dominatrix queen had chased him down.
Turning towards the still gaping Willow, Faith finally grabbed the redhead by the hand and pulled her toward the library. They really needed some answers.
Moving through the dark, abandoned building, Victor made sure his steps fell softly as he hunted his opponent, his prey. The strange Porcupine man had proven an agile and crafty foe and Victor's coat had gathered several more holes to it thanks to the ambushes the man had sprung on him. Gliding into the next room, Victor made sure to check the area for his opponent carefully before sniffing again.
He had been following Porky through the abandoned buildings that dominated this area of Sunnydale for the last half an hour without a single sighting, but his scent remained as a clear path. Following it to the exit, the feral mutant checked the surrounding buildings for his attacker before following the trail out.
Directly above him, Ra'goth the hunter watched his prey move out of the protection of the buildings. This one was much harder to kill than most of his targets and had proven quite capable of minimizing the Sa'dren demon's chances at a clean kill. Even the lucky soldier from the day before had not proven as interesting as this one… Silently calculating the distance, Ra'goth leapt from the top of the building and curled into a ball as he plummeted towards the yellow haired man below. While he hated getting close to his kills, he doubted he could do enough damage from a distance to bring down his target before another team arrived.
18. Chapter 18
Frank Castle made his way towards his apartment as he made sure his trench coat covered his left side, one of the punks had gotten lucky with a twelve gauge and peppered his left side with duck shot, thankfully the underpowered round hadn't punched in too far, but it was going to be a stone cold bitch to dig the shot out tonight.
Glancing around at the rapidly darkening streets, Castle took note of everyone in sight, a couple of kids playing basketball, Miss Jenkins taking up the laundry, a taxicab on the corner with the driver enjoying dinner and a bald man in a wheelchair sitting patiently under a nearby tree with a cute redhead.
After a moment Frank Castle decided to bite the bullet and headed for the tree, the birdshot could wait.
As he neared the paraplegic Frank settled into a parade rest and waited.
"Frank, it has been too long," Charles Xavier said before turning his head slightly towards his companion. "This is my Protégé of sorts, her name is Jean Grey. Jean, this is Frank Castle." Charles introduced the two and silently calmed her as Jean tensed at the man's name.
Glancing at Jean for a moment, Frank nodded before turning back to one of the few people on the planet he not only trusted, but even liked to a certain extent. After all, there weren't many that would risk their lives in a VC infested Jungle just to pull out a wounded grunt. "Miss Grey," he acknowledged before returning his entire attention to the problem at hand. "Come on inside Francis, I'll put the kettle on." He acknowledged before turning back and leading his guests inside.
Fortunately Frank had gotten his safe house in a nice, upper-middle class neighborhood, lots of traffic coming and going without a lot of prying eyes and suspicion, unlike the slums he usually stayed at.
Ignoring his personal hatred for the death boxes in favor of his 'Guests,' Frank took the elevator to the fifth floor before leading the two to his apartment.
Entering the non-descript apartment, Jean Grey was stunned at how, domestic, the room was. Watching as the massive man moved about the room, divesting himself of a small arsenal of weapons that were quickly concealed in easy to reach locations, she realized from his movements that he was injured.
With a grunt, Frank pulled a rather well stocked medical kit out from a hidden section in the sofa and divested himself of his trench coat. He was rather shocked that the small redhead Xavier had introduced as 'Jean' was quickly by his side, working to repair the damage he had sustained in his latest battle.
Half an hour later, Frank was in the back room putting on some slightly less worn clothes as Jeanand the professor sat out front, he knew he would likely take the job. It was something he could do and it would keep the kids from ending up like his own.
Staring into the mirror Frank Castle considered exactly what his old friend was offering him, a job as educator and instructor in the mutant academy, mostly concerning dealing with Police and Military from around the world and how to avoid them at best and deal with them at worst, something he had considerable experience in, after all of his years as Punisher there were few departments or agencies that managed keep up with him.
He was also to teach the students how to handle the purely human threats that would arise, the 'Friends of Humanity' and similar scum, groups that were on his 'List' he was to teach them how to fight humans if need be, and if he was reading between the lines correctly he was also there to teach some of the hotheads exactly how dangerous a purely human opponent could be.
Looking at the old man in the mirror, Frank Castle came to a decision.
Back in the living room Jean Grey looked at her mentor before she asked one of the many questions she had about the current situation. "Professor, why does he call you Francis?"
Chuckling at the oddity of the question, Charles smiled at his protégé. "While it is a convoluted story in itself, suffice to say that being called Charlie or any derivative of it was not recommended during my time in Vietnam, so many took to calling me by my middle name.
The two mutants were interrupted by the return of the Punisher, the massive man finally nodded in acceptance.
Some days you wake up swinging… and some days you wake up in a feral rage with a rather large portion of a plane on top of you. This was the day Xander was having. Ripping through the metal that currently cocooned him, he shredded anything in his way to freedom, snarling and snapping at everything that kept him down.
Finally clearing the wreckage, Xander took a moment to calm himself before taking stock of the situation. The plane was a burning wreck around him, sending a plume of black smoke high into the air, his clothes were shredded and he looked like a half feral, post-apocalyptic holocaust all he would not blame the first responders one bit of they opted to shoot first and ask questions later. That would be his second reaction to meeting someone that looked like he did now, to be honest. His first one would be to run and hide behind the nearest Slayer.
Checking the angle of the sun, he finally spotted his target and set out for the horizon. If his calculations were correct he should make it to Sunnydale in as little as a day. If they weren't, he would probably hit Mexico and have to turn back.
Hopefully he would come to a road before then.
Tick-Tock flew over the United States in the direction of his target. His mistress had given him a very simple order and he had every intention of completing it, find the Mutant designated 'Taz' and return him to the mansion by any means necessary.
Its databanks had searched the mansion's computers before he left and had fortunately managed to ascertain the name and most likely location of his target. One 'Alexander Lavelle Harris' was suspected to be en route to Sunnydale California with the expected mission to be the extermination of one 'Sheila Rosenberg' for her part in his experimentation.
Scanning the area below him, Tick-Tock considered that. He had originally been created to capture, detain and exterminate all mutants, a mission that had been derailed by the mutant organization known as the X-Men.
Alone of all his production line, he had been kept by the X-men, possibly as a souvenir, possibly as a reminder. Eventually he had been forgotten deep in the basement levels of the mansion.
His musings were broken when his scans passed over a lone figure heading west. While his mission was the return of 'Taz,' past experience suggested that the one known as 'Wolverine' had a high likelihood of interfering.
Readjusting the mission parameters, Tick-Tock made a decision and cut adjustments to its shape brought the Kilo Class Sentinel in on an intercept trajectory as it downloaded all data available on one James Howlet Logan, AKA Wolverine.
The Sentinel had full surprise when itlanded, its left foot landing just behind the motorcycle as its right swept around and took both vehicle and rider down in one blow, sending the mutant skidding off into the cornfields that filled a large portion of the state. Firing its boot thrusters Tick-tock made sure to re-melt the asphalt and smooth it over to reduce damage to the infrastructure before turning back towards his target, with a feral scream of Rage the Wolverine leapt out of the corn field and charged him.
His original combat subroutines had been lost long ago when Cyclops had severed his head from his body leaving the massive robot to download what it could from other systems and extrapolate the rest from media sources.
Crouching low the massive sentinel threw out its left hand in a universal 'Peace' sign before launching a heavy haymaker with itsright that blindsided the shocked mutant and sent him skidding off back into the corn field, extrapolating where he was most likely to Land Tick-Tock launched himself into the air.
Snarling as he spit dirt out of his Mouth Logan forced himself up to his hands and knees and tried to shake the impact off, he was unable to before the massive boots of his opponent landed on him, crushing back into the soft farm soil once more, this was repeated twice more as the sentinel stomped on him like a bug before leaping off and disappearing into the corn. Dragging himself free from the earth Logan lashed out at everything around him as he sought his foe, taking a moment to look around Logan was both amazed and horrified at how effective this robot was, a rustling sound from behind him made him spin just as a massive metal fist landed a hammer blow on him from where the Sentinel was laying in the cornfield to hide.
Firing his thrusters Tick-Tock blasted over the once more planted mutant and rocketed off into the distance, his calculations predicted that his attacks had not yet beaten the feral mutant. But he had plans for that, banking to the left just over the twelve foot tall plants Tick-Tocks GPS system returned him to the mutant location with extreme precision, at three seconds out he cut his thrusters and reoriented himself, landing on one leg again Tick-Tock imitated one of the NFL's kickers catching the much smaller mutant square and launching him deeper into the corn fields.
As the mutant flew away Tick-Tock took note of the deep scratches on its leg armor before turning away and once more launching itself into the air, his calculations predicted that he had delayed the mutant sufficiently to finish his mission objective, the massive robot stopped just long enough to stomp the front of the motorcycle into scrap before taking off again.
As soon as he impacted Logan dove into the high Corn growth and spent several seconds rushing blindly through the rows before dropping to the ground and listening intently for his attacker, in all his years fighting the metal monstrosities he had never crossed one as hard to predict as this one, it's attacks had been like nothing he had faced before and the effectiveness of the attacks were terrifying.
After several minutes without a follow up attack Logan carefully made his way back to the road.
His reaction to finding his motorcycle was less than pleasant.
The soon to beColonel Bradley Stone sat in the back of the transport and tried not to panic, in a matter of hours he had gone from one of the most powerful men in the country, if not the world, to the first of many that were being drug under the wheels of this particular cluster fuck, his demotion was awaiting him in Norfolk along with a General Court Marshal.
Looking around the empty aircraft, Bradley wondered where he had gone wrong. He knew he was not a good man, but at one time he had been able to justify it by being a good soldier. He had dedicated his life to making sure the men and women under his command had gotten what they needed, by hook or by crook.
Blinking at that the career soldier tried to remember the last time any of his effort had gone into helping the soldiers, or at the very least the country he had sworn to protect, after a few moments he came to the realization that it had been far, far too long.
Taking a long look at his most recent actions, Stone was shocked at what he had done, and been willing to do.
It wasn't like he had started off trying to screw over a good soldier and let a monster walk free, he had started down this path with the expectation of helping the soldiers that depended on him to get the resources they desperately needed without the hoops they were currently required to jump through.
After a few more moments of self-reflection Stone picked up a notepad and quickly began jotting down information, if he was going down he would be damned if he went without at least one good deed to his name.
No way in hell would Striker succeed.
Wade Wilson ambled down the street happily, he had dealt with Weston, the local authority figure out been suitably advised of his displeasure and the cashier of the local stop and rob had been saved from boredom by a sword fight right in the middle of her store, and it wasn't even noon yet.
All in all Wade considered it a good day had by all, now if only he could figure out why his back itched his day would be great.
Continuing down the street wade scratched at the half dozen poison darts sticking out of his back before making a decision and teleporting back to his apartment.
He needed just the right door knob and then he would take care of the Rosenbuam person, or what it Buamrosen, Buamstead? Burnstead? Burnstien… continuing down the street he tried to latch onto a name that sounded like the right person to kill.
The Black Widow looked over the gathered data with a critical eye, while Finn had been lax and made several mistakes he had managed to dig up a considerable amount in the short time since he landed, the fact that he had survived an encounter with the Order was also of note in her professional consideration. "What is the potential threat level?" she asked looking up at the young agent as he stood before her.
"Just from the rumors possible Omega Level Event, from what I could actually dig up before the attack," the young agent trailed off before shrugging "Galactus threat level or better." He explained and waited for the explosion.
A Galactus level threat was something nobody joked about, Agents that made claims of that level and were proven to exaggerate were quickly transferred to maximum security prisons in countries not weighed down by excessive human rights laws.
For a moment Natasha considered calling SHIELD for support before squashing that thought down, given her current situation it was most likely that words like 'Extreme Prejudice' and 'Premeditated' would be bandied about rather quickly and she would be lucky to find herself reassigned back to Siberia.
Finally coming to a decision Natasha started issuing orders to the gathered Shield agents, in a matter of minutes the professional soldiers were deploying on their new mission assignments.
And for the time being Sheila Rosenberg got a reprieve.
"Watcher!" The yell echoed through the Library just before the screaming evacuation alarm tore through the already panicked school, storming in Faith was surprised when a massive bag of assorted books and weapons was slid out of the weapons cage, a scowling Brit storming out after it.
"Take 'That' out the back and get it to my apartment," Giles ordered as he shoved a handful of files into a leather messenger bag before turning back to the two girls "Snyder has opened fire in a school, there is no way this can be covered up and the police and investigators will be here soon, we do NOT want any unnecessary questions asked so Faith I need you to keep conceal yourself at my apartment as well, the flat across from mine is moving out and I will see about getting you two settled in as soon as I am finished here." Giles explained before scanning the room one last time for anything that would lead to uncomfortable questions and nodding. "I regret that you and Willow will have to continue to room together but my funding is limited at the moment and I can only afford one extra place on my current income."
Handing the young Slayer his Key Giles Moved to escort Willow from the building and set about getting the faculty and students organized and to safety.
Storming through his house Snyder took a moment to calm himself before tapping a sequence into floor vault and pulling the massive blast door up and away, inside the blue uniform was tightly wrapped and sealed in the event his onetime organization ever managed to overthrow the abomination that MODOK had created, shifting the uniform aside Rufus withdrew a half dozen small spheres and began to set up his defense,
Electra may very well be the best assassin the world had ever created but he would be damned before he allowed her to just walk into his home without a fight, he was A.I.M. by god and if he was destined to die here today then he would be sure that the world knew of his genius.
Pulling out his pride and joy Snyder gazed into the soft glow of the liquid Cosmic Cube, while nowhere near as powerful as the original the liquid tesseract, it should be enough to make the Assassin work for her blood money.
Activating the liquid energy Rufus moved towards his secured work room and began putting his plans together; behind him the spheres broke up into three separate spider like assassin bots each and began to hide themselves around the residence, while not the most intelligent combat bots ever built they were vicious little bastards and brutally effective at killing things.
Elektra carefully pried the heat exchange vent off the back of the roof and after a short amount of wiggling managed to shimmy into the building, balancing on the beams holding up the house she took note of the rather limited insulation that the house had on the inside as compared to the rather hefty sound buffering that completely covered the exterior walls before turning on a near invisible red light to make sure of her path, a slight glint drew her attention to her feet.
Bending down the hands most perfect student blinked at the filament line that was crisscrossing the attic along with a half dozen others, each attached to a rather nasty looking anti-personnel mine seeded around the upper section of the house as well as what appeared to be older model Bouncing Betty's hidden in the insulation with pressure switches sitting on the support beams at random locations, taking a moment to triple check everything around her before she moved Elektra had to marvel at the combination of old and new tech that had been seamlessly woven into an anti-intruder system that would put even her skills to work.
At the very least it explained the rather extensive anti-pest systems the yard and curtilage of the house sported; it wouldn't do for a mouse to set off any of these after all.
The homeowners association would likely complain.
Snyder looked up as a computer started to beep at him before pulling up the issue that it had spotted and double checking, a section of the attic had gotten a temperature spike that it couldn't explain. Any other day and he would have cleared the alert and moved on with his life, but his current position was not something that would allow him to be lax in something like this, ordering three of his eighteen assassin bots to check and putting the others on alert before picking up the harness he had fashioned for his stolen tesseract energy system he began to put it all togather.
While nowhere near as elegent as the Iron-mans design it should offer him several advantages when he finally faced his killer, snapping the last part in place he checked the assassin bots he had sent to investigate the heat spike and was only mildly surprised when they failed to report, sending the updated report to the rest Snyder turned the screen off and moved to the armored area of his lab and tried to calm himself.
He was under no delusion that his little robots would challenge Electra, against a normal human they had proven effective only if they were not expected or the threats had no experience in handling such things.
Against a threat of Electra's caliber they would be lucky to even challenge her, of course they could always get lucky, but Snyder was not one for luck. He believed in plans and designs, contingencies and redundancy, in stacking the deck in his favor at all chances.
It had served him well in A.I.M. and later on when dealing with the likes of Wolfram and Hart and Mayor Wilkens, but against Electra.
Taking a deep breath as the lights flickered out for a second before the Chemical backups kicked in reveling the open blast door that he had been sealed moments before.
Throwing a hand up Snyder forced his will into the energy flow and was pleasantly surprised when a half dozen throwing blades froze in mid-air just inches from his more important anatomical parts, dropping to a knee he crouched under the flying kick of Electra and letting the blades drop the floor.
Rolling to his right he managed to avoid her follow up knife strike before throwing a pulse of energy in her direction, not feeling the energy impact anything Snyder changed tactics, shifting his own gravity was merely another effort of will and he found himself 'Fall' to the ceiling as Electra moved into range to attack again.
Standing up the A.I.M. agent managed to deflect of block several quick sword strikes before he clenched his fist tightly and bathed the hallway in a flash of blinding blue light, shifting his gravity again Snyder stepped down onto the wall and with a flick of his wrist launched the blades and assembled pokey objects towards the momentarily blinded assassin, he was slightly amazed as the red clad killer swayed around the attack effortlessly before charging him again.
Jumping backwards Snyder let his gravity shift the end of the hall down to pull him away from his killer before resettling in his current position and sending another pulse of energy towards Electra pushing her back and opening up some space between them.
Sneering at his opponent Rufus Snyder knew he was losing, while the tesseract was offering him many advantages he needed focus to use them in any manner more complicated than a hammer. Focus that Electra seemed determined to keep him from obtaining.
Another issue of concern was the rather nasty burning sensation in his arms from where he had channeled the energy, a burning that he could tell from the scent lingering in the air was not the common lactic acid sensation he could get from simply working out.
If he had to guess Snyder would place money on the fact that his weapon was just as fatal to his overall health as Electra was, another possible plan of the red assassin, simply wait until he killed himself.
Snarling in rage Snyder went on the attack, if he was going to die he was bringing this bitch down with him.
Staring down at the burnt out husk, Electra took a moment to catch her breath as she wiped the blood from her split lip and tried to ignore the cracked ribs she now sported, Snyder had been something of a Surprise, in the past decade she had fought and studied fights of Hydra and all it's affiliates, the average 'tough' A.I.M. fight lasted on average four seconds and universally ended with the crushing defeat of the A.I.M. member that was foolish enough to fight.
Snyder on the other hand, harkened back to the far more dangerous days when the Advanced Idea Mechanics were still considered a threat, before M.O.D.O.K. and the fall of the Scientist Supreme, before SHIELD crushed the backbone of the organization.
Straitening up Electra made sure to set several Incendiary bombs around the house before she left. No reason to let any of the equipment or materials fall into the wrong hands.
Moving towards one of the safe houses she had set up before coming to the small town, Electra made a mental note to patch herself up before she moved in on her real target.
Sabertooth snarled as he slashed at the porcupine man that had attacked him. HHis opponent dodged back when Sabertooth launched himself into a tackle of the spined threat, growling as hundreds of spines embedded themselves into his arms when he brought his opponent down.
Shaking his head after he finally landed atop the Spine-pig, Victor realized that the spines had some sort of paralytic poison on them as his regeneration was working to keep him up and fighting despite the poison.
Jerking his arm back, the mutant punched his claws into the belly of the porcupine man before curling his hand into a fist and ripping everything he could get ahold of out of his opponent, a quick repetition of his attack and he had managed to gut his opponent quiet effectively.
Rolling over, Victor kicked his opponent off of him before climbing to his feet. Taking a moment to rip the spines out of his flesh, Creed shook off the poison before turning back to finish off the assassin.
He was more than a little surprised when the shorter man cannonballed into his midsection dragging him to the ground and began to rain blows down on him, impaling him with spines.
Struggling for a second Victor finally managed to buck the smaller man off of him and rolled to his feet, swiping as many of the prickly spines off as he could while he kept an eye on the threat. The porcupine man held his stomach carefully, but despite the obvious soreness, Victor could tell the injury was mostly healed already.
Cursing the existence of extra regenerators, Victor Creed prepared himself for a truly bloody fight.
(A/N) Thanks for waiting, I hope you all enjoyed it… this had more fighting than I have EVER put into a single chapter… and I really do not like writing fights.
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cherubism is a familial disorder of the jaws , which was first identified by jones in 1933.1 the term cherubism has arisen from the characteristic cherubic appearance of the patients .
cherubism is an autosomal dominant disease , and mutation of the exon 9 of the sh3bp2 gene has been identified in cherubism patients .
50% to 70% for females , some clinical studies have shown that mutation in this gene does not have 100% penetrance in males.24 common clinical and radiographic signs of patients with cherubism are painless bilateral expansion of the jaws , displaced and/or missing teeth or tooth germs , and multilocular well - defined radiolucent lesions .
histopathologic features of the aforementioned lesions are similar to central giant cell granuloma ( cgcg ) . despite their stromal structure ,
cherubism lesions are spongier than cgcg lesions , and eosinophilic fibrolitic thickening has been evident.5 however , cherubism and cgcg lesions have similar findings and similar treatment options .
conventional treatment of cgcg comprises local curettage and long - term follow - up . despite the high success rate of surgical interventions in the management of cgcg , conservative approaches like intralesional steroid injections,6 subcutaneous administration of -interferon following surgery,7 and systemic calcitonin therapy8
it has been reported that calcitonin therapy is a feasible treatment option in the management of cgcg , especially for larger aggressive or multiple lesions.9 however , few reports have been published with regard to successfully treated cgcg - like lesions of cherubism by calcitonin administration . in this case report , treatment of cherubism with 200 iu salmon calcitonin via nasal administration is presented .
a 14-year - old boy was referred to our clinic with a complaint of painless bilateral symmetric thickening of the lower jaw and dental disharmony
. extra - oral view of the patient exhibited bilateral swelling in the angular region of the mandible , which was relatively resolved with age , and bilateral exophtalmus and bulb displacement ( figures 1 and 2 ) .
panoramic radiograph of the patient revealed bilateral thickening of the mandible , irregular multiple multilocular radiolucent areas and displaced teeth and tooth germs , as well as missing permanent teeth ( figure 3 ) .
the boundaries of the lesions were also determined by computerized tomography ( ct ) scan ( figure 4 ) .
serum levels of parathyroid hormone and alkaline phosphatase were in the range of normal values .
the histopathologic characteristic of the lesion was consistent with cgcg , which displays oval - shaped fibrohistiocytic stromal cells and osteoclast - like multinuclear cells on hemorrhagic ground ( figure 5 ) .
the history of the patient and younger photographs of him revealed a significant regression of swellings over the course of growth ( figure 1b ) . according to the history of the patient , clinical and laboratory findings , and radiographic and histological examinations , a final diagnosis was cherubism .
the family of the patient was informed about the prognosis of the disease because the other family members were free of cherubism symptoms .
calcitonin therapy was initialized with salmon calcitonin every other day by use of a nasal spray ( calcitonina hubber 200 iu , icn iberica , spain ) .
periodical radiographic follow - up was performed in order to evaluate the efficacy of the treatment .
after 30 months of treatment , significant radiographic improvement was observed and calcitonin therapy was ceased ( figures 6 and 7 ) .
the main findings of cherubism are bilateral symmetrical swelling in the angular region of the face and intra - osseous cgcg - like lesions in the jaws .
cherubism is a familial disorder , which has also been reported as a type of fibrous dysplasia of the jaws.10 a possible etiological pathway of cherubism and related cgcg lesions is related to dysregulation of mesenchymal bone subsequent to a disturbed cap stage of the second and third molar , which is induced by mutation in the sh3bp2 gene.11 although multiple family members in the same generation may be affected due to the autosomal dominant characteristic of the disease , a lack of familial background could be observed12,13 as in the present case .
conventional treatment of cherubism includes jaw contouring , curettage of the lesions , and management of dental disharmony .
although there are many reports concerning regression of the cherubic lesions in advanced ages,13 cgcg - like lesions in cherubism usually need to be treated , and favorable results have been obtained with calcitonin administration in the management of cgcg.2,9,14 calcitonin therapy for cgcg was first described by harris in 1993.8 the therapeutic effects of calcitonin may act on calcitonin receptors in the giant cells of the cgcg , and increased osteoclastic activity in cgcg has been thought to be antagonized via calcitonin therapy.14,15 the use of calcitonin therapy for cherubism has been rarely documented . in an in vitro study ,
the positive effects of calcitonin on bone resorption within cherubic lesions was proven.16 lannon and earley17 observed the therapeutic failure of 100 iu calcitonin therapy via daily subcutaneous injections for 6 months , and reported that no regression was observed .
they stated that failure of calcitonin therapy is related to poor compliance by the patient , as well as the relatively short treatment period , and they concluded that improved patient compliance might be obtained by using the intranasal method .
hart et al18 performed one year of calcitonin therapy for cherubism via nasal administration , but they had to stop the treatment because of nausea .
in a recent report , de lange et al2 performed daily administration of 200 iu calcitonin via nasal spray for a 15-month period in a boy with cherubism and observed considerable regression of the lesion after cessation of therapy .
similar to the manner of therapy used by de lange et al,2 in the present case , calcitonin was administered via the nasal passage for duration of more than two years .
the severity of cherubic lesions varies case to case , and its severity has been classified by previous authors ( grades 1 , 2 and 3 , according to severity of lesions).10,19,20 the course of treatment may vary according to the size of the lesion .
the present case might be considered as a grade 1 case of cherubism due to the fact that bilateral lesions occurred only in the posterior mandible , and the duration of the treatment was longer as well .
no side effects were observed during the treatment period . the dose , type , and administration method of calcitonin has been documented in many reports .
2,8,9,14 since calcitonin was first used for cgcg , daily subcutaneous administration of human calcitonin has become the most common method of therapy .
however , the use of salmon calcitonin has recently become more popular than using human calcitonin because of its increased potency and availability.21 the correct dose of calcitonin has been determined at 100 iu per day , which is based on the regimens previously used for paget s disease.22 on the other hand , the use of daily 200 iu salmon calcitonin via nasal spray for cherubism has been recently reported.2 in the present case , 200 iu calcitonin was administered via nasal spray every - other - day to make an equivalent daily dose of 100 iu , because a 100 iu calcitonin nasal spray dosage was not available in the country . however , it is well known that daily subcutaneous administration of 100 iu calcitonin is considerably more effective than an every - other - day nasal dose of 200 iu . as a result ,
the two treatment regimens are not comparable due to the lower bio - availability of nasal spray . in general ,
nevertheless , the absorbed amount of calcitonin might be unpredictable because of the condition of the nasal mucosa . however , systemic calcitonin dosage via nasal spray is considered the easiest method of management , especially in children . to our knowledge ,
the present report is the second in which cherubic lesions were treated with systemic calcitonin administration via nasal spray for duration of more than one year . after approximately three years of treatment ,
calcitonin therapy was discontinued since radiographic regression of the lesions and growth of the patient had ended , and the patient was scheduled for follow - up . however ,
regression of the lesions through the natural course of the disease , due to the relatively older age of the patient , may have contributed to the successful outcome of the treatment .
the dose and application method of calcitonin therapy would be dependent on the case and patient tolerability .
a dosage of 200 iu calcitonin via nasal spray may be administered every other day in order to improve patient tolerability and continuity of the treatment , especially in mild cases of cherubism .
further studies will be necessary to determine the ideal regimen of calcitonin therapy for cherubic individuals . | pubmed |
IUPAC names accidentally differing in hyphen only
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accidentally differ only in presence/absence of a space. (Note that complete, unambiguous name of the second compound is 2-methylpropanoate)
Is there an (accidental) example of two IUPAC names for different compounds, that differ only in presence/absence of a **hyphen** ("-") instead?
(Question might sound hypothetical, strange and inappropriate, but is related to to [this one](https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/74049/hyphenation-of-chemical-names))
**UPDATE**: Mentioned ‘methylpropanoate’ preferred IUPAC name is 2-methylpropanoate. There's a better example pair:
* phenyl acetate ($\ce{CH3COOPh}$)
* phenylacetate ($\ce{PhCH2COO^{-}}$)
Note that in some language localized official IUPAC nomenclatures, the names really differ by the hyphen instead of the space (e.g. in Czech: fenyl-acetát vs fenylacetát), but I was wondering about the English nomenclature.
The compound with the formula $\ce{CH3COOPh}$ is known as phenyl acetate, but the IUPAC name is: phenyl ethanoate.
The compound $\ce{PhCH2COO-}$ has the IUPAC name: 2-phenylethanoate.
The similarity is interesting, but the names are distinct enough, unless I'm missing something.
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Sunnyside is a neighborhood in easternmost East Chicago, Indiana, in the Indiana Harbor section near Cline Avenue. It is unique among East Chicago neighborhoods for its suburban character, including a curvilinear street grid. The population is 55 African American and 42 Hispanic. The neighborhood has one of the highest rates of owner-occupied homes in the city.
The neighborhood was built over the first half of the 20th century by Inland Steel as employee housing. The first 100 houses, brick duplexes housing 200 families, were built in 1918. Another 100 units were built in the 1940s in response to the post-World War II housing shortage. Inland Steel retained ownership, renting the homes to employees, until 1969 when it began selling them off. Some additional homes were built in the 1970s.
Notable people from Sunnyside include basketball coach Gregg Popovich and venture capitalist Tim Draper.
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the detection of a parity - odd component of the cmb polarization , called b - mode , can provide a unique tool to probe sub - dominant sources of cmb perturbations , which are primarily due to scalar energy - density fluctuations .
scalar perturbations do not produce b polarization , which is only excited by either tensor or vector modes @xcite .
it is thus important to identify all potential sources of b polarization .
a significant background of b - modes comes from the effect of gravitational lensing on the cmb by the matter distribution , which transforms e into b polarization @xcite .
cosmological gravitational waves , as those predicted by inflationary models of the early universe , would also imprint b - polarization upon the cmb .
it has been pointed out that the signature of an inflationary gravitational - wave background can only be detected by b - polarization measurements if the tensor to scalar ratio @xmath3 , which corresponds to an energy scale of inflation larger than @xmath4 gev @xcite , because otherwise their effect would be obscured by the weak lensing background .
quite recently , however , a better technique to _ clean _ polarization maps from the lensing effect has been proposed , which would allow tensor - to - scalar ratios as low as @xmath5 , or even smaller , to be probed @xcite .
other secondary contributions to the b - type polarization arising during the reionization stage , though of much smaller amplitude , have been considered in @xcite .
b - modes of polarization are also produced by secondary vector and tensor modes generated by the non - linear evolution of primordial scalar perturbations @xcite .
primordial magnetic fields can also generate b - mode polarization upon the cmb , due to the vorticity they induce upon the photon - baryon fluid @xcite .
we will consider here another source of b - type polarization , that is the faraday rotation in a magnetic field of initial e - type polarization . if a primordial magnetic field is present at the time of the last scattering of the microwave photons , it causes faraday rotation of the direction of the linear polarization @xcite , which generates b - modes from initial e - modes of polarization @xcite . in ref .
@xcite a cross - correlation between the parity - odd b - modes generated by faraday rotation and the parity - even temperature anisotropies @xmath6 was estimated under simplifying approximations .
@xmath6-b or e - b correlations also exist if there are other parity violating processes , for instance in the case in which the vorticity in the photon - baryon fluid is induced by helical magnetic fields generated by parity - violating electroweak interactions @xcite , or if parity - violating interactions additional to those in the standard electroweak theory exist @xcite .
large scale magnetic fields have been observed in galaxies , clusters and superclusters , but their origin is still unknown @xcite .
they may have formed from dynamo amplification of a small initial seed field @xcite , or alternatively they can arise from the adiabatic compression during structure formation of a cosmological field of order @xmath7 g today @xcite . the existence of these very large scale cosmological fields , although is not excluded by present observations , is difficult to be determined observationally .
here we derive the exact solution for the e and b modes generated by scalar perturbations including the faraday rotation effect of a uniform primordial magnetic field , and discuss their properties .
we evaluate the effect of faraday rotation upon the cross correlation @xmath6-e and the induced correlation @xmath6-b .
we then calculate , to first order in the faraday rotation effect , the angular correlation function of the b - modes induced by faraday rotation of scalar e - modes of polarization in a standard cosmological model , and compare it with that due to other potential sources of b - modes , namely weak gravitational lensing , gravitational waves , and the effect of faraday rotation due to magnetic fields in clusters @xcite .
polarization of the cmb arises from thomson scattering of anisotropic radiation by free electrons .
one way of describing linear polarization is by means of the stokes parameters @xmath8 and @xmath9 @xcite .
a magnetic field induces a rotation of the polarization plane of a linearly polarized wave as it propagates through an ionized medium .
this effect is known as faraday rotation .
if there were a primordial magnetic field at the recombination epoch , or after the universe was reionized , it would induce faraday rotation on the cmb photons , mixing @xmath9 and @xmath8 modes of polarization .
the evolution equations for their fourier modes read @xcite @xmath10 where @xmath11 is the cosine of the angle between the photon direction and the fourier wave - vector , and @xmath12 is the differential optical depth ( @xmath13 with @xmath14 the thomson scattering cross section , @xmath15 the free electron density , and the derivative is taken with respect to conformal time @xmath16 ) .
we define @xmath17 as the faraday rotation rate of radiation with frequency @xmath18 in a magnetic field @xmath19 ( @xmath20 is the speed of light and @xmath21 the electron charge ) .
polarization is sourced by quadrupole anisotropies in the temperature fluctuations @xmath6 .
@xmath22 in eq .
( [ qu ] ) is the source term , which reads @xmath23 if @xmath6 and @xmath8 are expanded in terms of legendre polinomials as @xmath24 ( and a similar expansion for @xmath8 ) from that of @xcite , and coincides with that of @xcite . ] .
the equations above have the following formal integral solutions @xmath25 here @xmath26 is the optical depth between time @xmath27 and present time @xmath28 , and the parameter @xmath29 is defined as @xmath30 @xmath29 gives a measure of the typical faraday rotation between collisions .
notice that the strength of a primordial magnetic field is expected to evolve in time @xmath31 due to flux conservation . since @xmath32 , then @xmath29 ( expressed here numerically in terms of the present values of @xmath33 and @xmath18 ) does not change with time .
the generation of temperature and polarization anisotropies in the cmb from gravitational perturbations has been studied in detail by several authors @xcite .
a simple and powerful formalism is the total angular momentum method @xcite , which includes the effect of scalar , vector and tensor modes on an equal footing .
we are going to extensively use the results and notation of ref .
@xcite .
the temperature and polarization fluctuations are expanded in normal modes that take into account the dependence on both the angular direction of photon propagation @xmath34 and the spatial position @xmath35 as @xmath36 with spin @xmath37 describing the temperature fluctuation and @xmath38 describing the polarization tensor and @xmath39 corresponding to scalar , vector and tensor perturbations , respectively . @xmath40 and @xmath41 are the angular moments of the electric and magnetic polarization components and @xmath42 is the basis of the expansion , in terms of the spin - weighted spherical harmonics .
the set of boltzmann equations for the evolution of @xmath43 , @xmath40 and @xmath41 , as well as their integral solutions are deduced in ref .
@xcite . in the presence of a uniform magnetic field
, faraday rotation modifies the boltzmann equations satisfied by @xmath40 and @xmath41 .
we quote in the appendix the modified equations for completeness .
we can nevertheless sidestep them inverting equation ( [ eb ] ) to derive an integral solution for @xmath44 from the integral solution for @xmath45 in eq .
( [ integral ] ) @xmath46 where the source term @xmath22 has been expressed in terms of @xmath47 @xcite .
first the exponential with the magnetic field is expanded in terms of spherical bessel functions and ordinary spherical harmonics as @xmath48 then the product of one ordinary and one spin - weighted spherical harmonic is written as a sum of terms proportional to just one @xmath49 using the clebsh - gordan relations for the addition of angular momentum @xcite : @xmath50 the term @xmath51 is also expanded in terms of spherical bessel functions , with the @xmath52 axis chosen in the direction of @xmath53 ( which leaves only @xmath54 in the expansion ) and the angular integration is performed .
the final result is @xmath55 where @xmath56 . using the relation @xmath57 between clebsh - gordan coefficients , individual expressions for @xmath40 and @xmath58 immediately follow .
they are similar to the right hand side of eq .
( [ integraleb ] ) choosing the upper sign , with an extra factor @xmath59 in the case of @xmath40 and @xmath60 in the case of @xmath58 inside the sum .
notice that in the absence of a magnetic field the standard solution @xcite for @xmath61 is recovered , and also @xmath62 as it should .
instead , in the limit of relatively large magnetic field ( @xmath63 ) , both @xmath40 and @xmath41 tend to zero due to the rapidly oscillatory nature of the spherical bessel functions .
this is a manifestation of the depolarizing effect of differential faraday rotation @xcite .
the presence of the magnetic field , which breaks the invariance under rotations , gives rise to a coupling between different @xmath64 multipoles .
this is evident from eq .
( [ integraleb ] ) , where a full range of @xmath64 polarization multipoles is obtained from the initial scalar @xmath65 modes , as well as from the boltzmann equations displayed in the appendix .
in order to calculate correlation functions one has to integrate over wavevectors @xmath53 , for which our expressions for @xmath43 , @xmath40 and @xmath41 , valid in a frame with @xmath66 , need to be rotated to a frame with fixed axis . in the absence of a magnetic field , statistical homogeneity and isotropy makes the angular integrations simple , and the angular power spectrum of the correlation functions can be calculated as @xmath67 with @xmath68 . statistical homogeneity and isotropy
is reflected in the fact that @xmath69 where @xmath70 are the coefficients of the multipole expansions in the fixed basis : @xmath71 a uniform magnetic field breaks invariance under rotations and defines a preferred direction in space .
we can take the direction of the magnetic field as the @xmath52 direction of the fixed basis .
the multipole coefficients @xmath72 in this basis can be calculated through a rotation of those given by eq .
( [ integraleb ] ) , as @xmath73 here @xmath74 are given by eq .
( [ integraleb ] ) with @xmath75 replaced by @xmath76 in the argument of @xmath77 , since now the angle between @xmath19 and @xmath53 is measured from the fixed @xmath52 axis along @xmath19 .
the factor summed over @xmath78 in eq .
( [ ebrotated ] ) corresponds to the rotation of the polarization multipoles corresponding to each wavevector @xmath53 mode to the fixed axis system , multiplied by @xmath79 .
the other factors arise from the definition of the basis @xmath80 used in eq .
( [ eb ] ) .
the product of two spherical harmonics appearing after replacing eq .
( [ integraleb ] ) in this expression can be expanded with the relations for addition of angular momentum , with the help of the relation @xmath81 , and the sum over @xmath78 can be done using the orthogonality properties of the clebsch - gordan coefficients .
the result can finally be expressed in terms of the analogous multipole coefficients in the absence of a magnetic field as ) is easily generalized with @xmath82 in its right hand side . ]
@xmath83 r(\ell m,\ell',\ell '' m)\tilde e_{\ell ' ' m}^{(\ell ' ) } \ , .
\label{ebfinal}\ ] ] here @xmath84 coincides with the expression for the multipole coefficients due to scalar fluctuations in the absence of a magnetic field , except for an extra term @xmath85 inside the time - integral that defines it . explicitly : @xmath86 the coefficients @xmath87 are given , in terms of clebsch - gordan coefficients , by @xmath88 correlation functions including the faraday rotation effect can now be immediately calculated in terms of their values in the absence of the magnetic field , as given by eq .
( [ deltas ] ) .
the multipoles of the cross - correlation between temperature anisotropies @xmath6 and e and b modes can be written as @xmath89\delta_{m_1 m_2}\sum_{\ell ' } r(\ell_2 m_2,\ell',\ell_1 m_1)c_{\ell_1}^{\theta\tilde e^{(\ell')}}\ , .
\label{cross}\ ] ] this expression is strictly valid in a frame with @xmath90 , and the fact that only objects with the same @xmath64 are correlated reflects the cylindrical symmetry of the problem around this axis .
the cross - correlation in any other system can be obtained by noticing that the multipoles in a new system are related to the ones in the @xmath91 system by @xmath92 . in the general system the cross correlation results @xmath93\sum_{\ell ' } r(\ell_2 m_2,\ell',\ell_1 m_1 ) \sqrt{\frac{4\pi}{2\ell'+1 } } { \ , { } _ { } ^{\vphantom{'m_2-m_1 * } } y_{\ell'}^{'m_2-m_1*}}(\hat b ) c_{\ell_1}^{\theta\tilde e^{(\ell')}}\ , .
\label{crossrot}\ ] ] thus , in a general system the correlations between different @xmath64 values do not vanish .
this fact can be used to identify the presence of a symmetry axis , that in this case corresponds to the direction of the magnetic field .
it is clear from the expressions in eqs .
( [ cross ] ) and ( [ crossrot ] ) that faraday rotation in a uniform magnetic field generates non - diagonal @xmath94 correlations @xmath6-b out from initially diagonal correlations @xmath6-e .
the difference between @xmath95 and @xmath96 must be odd , and contributions to the case @xmath97 are increasingly suppressed for larger @xmath98 .
they are in fact of order larger or equal than @xmath99 in the parameter @xmath29 .
this is because the coefficient @xmath100 vanishes if @xmath101 and since @xmath102 for small @xmath29 . likewise
, faraday rotation induces e - b correlations with @xmath103 odd .
it also distorts the diagonal @xmath6-e and e - e correlations , and induces non - diagonal terms with @xmath104 , proportional at least to @xmath105 for small @xmath29 . in the system with @xmath91
, we can actually calculate to all orders the effect of faraday rotation upon the diagonal part of the correlation @xmath6-e .
indeed , since @xmath106 we find that @xmath107 in other words , the diagonal terms in the cross - correlation @xmath6-e can be calculated , to all orders , exactly as in the case of no magnetic field with the addition of a term @xmath108 in the integrand along the line of sight for @xmath109 .
notice however that this equivalence is not valid for individual contributions to @xmath110 with different values of @xmath64 , since they also get additional contributions from higher @xmath111 which , however , add to zero in the sum over @xmath64
. we can readily evaluate expression ( [ te ] ) numerically using cmbfast @xcite , account taken of the extra term @xmath108 .
as background cosmology a spatially - flat @xmath112-cdm model was assumed , with 70% of the energy density in the form of a cosmological constant , 25.6% in cold dark matter , 4.4% in baryons , a hubble constant @xmath113 km / sec mpc , adiabatic scale invariant scalar fluctuations , and an optical depth since reionization @xmath114 , as suggested by wmap measurements of temperature - polarization correlations @xcite . the result is plotted in figure [ fig.clte ] , in the standard case of no faraday rotation ( thin solid line ) , and in the case of faraday rotation factors @xmath115 ( thick solid line ) and @xmath116 ( dashed line ) .
notice that there is no linear effect of faraday rotation upon @xmath117 for small @xmath29 , the lowest order correction being quadratic and with negative sign . for large @xmath29 the oscillatory nature of @xmath108 leads to a significant reduction in the amplitude of the cross - correlation , reflecting the depolarizing effect of large differential faraday rotation @xcite .
a shift towards larger angular scales ( smaller @xmath118 ) in the positions of the peaks is also noticeable in fig .
[ fig.clte ] .
this can be interpreted as the consequence of the fact that the integrand in eq .
( [ etildeprime ] ) for @xmath119 contains the factor @xmath120 , where @xmath121 is the visibility function ( the probability that a photon last - scattered within @xmath122 of @xmath27 ) .
the visibility function around the time of hydrogen recombination can be well approximated by a gaussian centered at the time of photon decoupling .
the polarization produced by thomson scattering at recombination can be well approximated as proportional to the time derivative of temperature inhomogeneities around decoupling and to the width of the visibility function .
the additional factor @xmath108 in the integrand of eq .
( [ etildeprime ] ) not only reduces the value of the integral , but also shifts to later times the location of the largest contribution .
we display this effect in fig .
[ fig.visi ] , where we plot the visibility function @xmath123 ( solid line ) and the factor @xmath120 for @xmath116 ( dotted line ) , both around the time of photon decoupling ( left panel ) and after reionization ( right panel ) .
the shift to later times in the location of the peak in @xmath120 in the left panel translates into a shift towards larger angular scales in the position of the peaks in the correlation function .
faraday rotation has a relatively smaller effect upon @xmath124 modes produced after reionization because @xmath125 is not very large ( smaller than 0.17 in our numerical examples ) , and thus @xmath108 is closer to unity unless @xmath29 is larger .
the strong damping of @xmath6e correlations that occurs when @xmath29 is of order unity or larger also affects @xmath6b , eb , ee and bb correlations .
it is a consequence that differential faraday rotation across the last scattering surface ( or after reionization if @xmath29 were large enough ) has a net depolarizing effect .
corrections to @xmath117 smaller than those considered here exist due to the fact that faraday rotation affects the quadrupole term in the temperature anisotropy source @xcite , an effect that we have neglected .
it is clear from fig .
[ fig.clte ] that faraday rotation factors of order unity would imprint a measurable signature upon the temperature - polarization cross - correlation , which is moreover frequency - dependent .
primordial magnetic fields with strength @xmath126 g ( scaled to present values ) can easily be ruled out with measurements at frequencies of order 30 ghz .
in the ( likely to be realistic ) case of small faraday rotation ( @xmath127 ) , it suffices to take @xmath128 in eq .
( [ cross ] ) or ( [ crossrot ] ) . to this order
, the cross - correlation @xmath6-b in the system with @xmath91 reads @xmath129\ , .
\label{tb}\ ] ] in a general frame there are also correlations among multipoles with values of @xmath64 differing by @xmath130 . notice that a similar expression holds for the cross correlation e - b , with @xmath131 in place of @xmath132 . in fig .
[ fig.cltb ] we plot , as a measure of the strength of the cross - correlations @xmath6-b , the quantity @xmath133 which represents an average over @xmath64 of the amplitude of the non - diagonal correlations .
we plot it scaled down by the factor @xmath29 , assumed to be small .
notice that @xmath134 coincides with the power spectrum for @xmath6-e correlations produced by scalar fluctuations in the absence of a magnetic field except for an extra factor @xmath135 in the time integral that leads to e. this can be interpreted as the fact that the b - modes are the result of the e - modes produced by thomson scattering up to a time @xmath27 , further faraday rotated by a factor @xmath136 since , and integrated over @xmath27 .
[ fig.visi ] displays the factors @xmath137 and @xmath138 in the background cosmology chosen for illustration , both around photon decoupling ( left panel ) and after reionization ( rigth panel ) .
@xmath138 has its peak shifted to earlier times around decoupling compared with the visibility function .
this effect shifts the peaks in the correlation functions to smaller angular scales ( larger values of @xmath118 ) .
faraday rotation effects after reionization are not only suppressed by a factor @xmath29 , but also by the relatively smaller values of @xmath125 , as displayed in the right panel . the diagonal contribution to the angular autocorrelation of b - modes
is given , to lowest order in @xmath29 and averaged over @xmath64 , by @xmath139 we calculate it numerically using cmbfast @xcite , accounting for the extra factors @xmath136 in the integrals along the line of sight for @xmath140 .
the result is displayed in figure [ fig.clbb ] , for the same background @xmath112-cdm cosmological model as in the previous section .
the quantity plotted ( thick solid line ) is @xmath141 , with @xmath29 given by eq .
( [ f ] ) , so that the result should be scaled down by the appropriate value of @xmath142 , which we have assumed to be small . we also plot , for comparison purposes , the b - mode correlation due to weak gravitational lensing ( dashed line ) , and that due to gravitational waves in a model with tensor to scalar ratio @xmath143 ( following the convention in e.g. @xcite for its definition ) . also plotted in fig .
[ fig.clbb ] , to help estimate the strength of the effect , is @xmath144 due to the scalar fluctuations in the absence of faraday rotation ( thin solid line ) .
the angular correlation multipoles of b - modes are roughly a factor @xmath145 smaller than those of the e - modes from which they originate by faraday rotation , at relatively large @xmath118 .
notice also the shift in the peaks positions towards larger @xmath118 . at small @xmath118 the effect
is relatively suppressed because the b - modes produced by faraday rotation are smaller than the e - modes generated after reionization by an extra factor somewhat smaller than @xmath146 ( the optical depth to reionization ) .
it is clear from fig .
[ fig.clbb ] that faraday rotation factors of order @xmath147 , which at @xmath148 30 ghz correspond to a primordial magnetic field of present strength @xmath0
g , induce b - modes with amplitude comparable to those generated by weak gravitational lensing .
b - modes due to faraday rotation in the magnetic fields of clusters of galaxies could have a comparable strength ( but different angular spectrum ) around @xmath149 only if @xmath150 g , uniform across the clusters @xcite .
the detection of polarization in the cmb @xcite and its correlation to the temperature anisotropies @xcite has become a very promising tool to test the early universe .
much observational effort is taking place to measure @xmath6 , e and b correlation functions .
the cross - correlation function @xmath6e already gives information on the reionization history of the universe .
the b - mode polarization is being looked upon specially as a way to probe a primordial gravitational wave background which would represent a clear signature of a period of inflation in the early universe .
precision data on the cmb polarization is expected from the planck mission @xcite and future dedicated missions , such as nasa s _ beyond einstein _ inflation probe @xcite or ground - based experiments , like _ bicep _ @xcite and _
polarbear_. there are other processes beside a gravitational wave background that can originate b - mode polarization , more prominently the gravitational lensing conversion of a fraction of the dominant e - type into b - type polarization , which can however be significantly cleaned from the data allowing to probe inflationary models with tensor - to - scalar ratios @xmath151@xcite .
we have studied here in detail the effect of the faraday rotation produced by a large scale uniform primordial magnetic field upon the polarization of the cmb for the case of scalar density perturbations . the exact solution for the e and b modes of polarization in the presence of a uniform magnetic field
is given in eq .
( [ ebfinal ] ) .
faraday rotation of the direction of the polarization generates a b - polarization component from the initial e - modes , which correlates with temperature anisotropies and e - polarization @xcite .
@xmath6-b correlations are non - diagonal , and their strength is of order @xmath29 times the original @xmath6-e correlations , with the parameter @xmath29 defined by eq .
( [ f ] ) , as long as @xmath29 is smaller than unity .
the amplitude of the b - polarization angular autocorrelation function generated by faraday rotation is comparable to the ( uncleaned ) weak lensing signal if @xmath152 , which corresponds to a magnetic field @xmath153 g at a frequency @xmath154ghz .
let us notice however , that the lensing signal , as well as that generated by gravitational waves , are independent of the frequency , while f scales as @xmath155 , thus multi - frequency measurements should easily distinguish the faraday rotation contribution .
small faraday rotation factors have a relatively small effect upon @xmath6e and ee correlations , since they induce distortions roughly @xmath142 smaller than their values in the absence of a magnetic field .
if @xmath29 were of order unity or larger , all correlations @xmath6e , @xmath6b , ee , eb and bb are significantly damped , due to the additional depolarizing effect of differential faraday rotation across the last scattering surface .
the good agreement between wmap measurements @xcite of @xmath6e correlations and its predicted value in a standard cosmology rules out values of @xmath29 of order unity , which implies primordial magnetic fields of present strength @xmath156 g at frequencies @xmath14830 ghz .
future precision measurements should allow to probe smaller values of primordial magnetic fields through faraday rotation effects .
we write down here the boltzmann equations for the e and b - modes of polarization including the faraday rotation effect of a constant magnetic field .
we adopt the formalism of ref .
@xcite for the case without a magnetic field .
the additional terms , that mix e and b modes , can be obtained by derivation of the defining equation ( [ eb ] ) , using eq .
( [ qu ] ) , and the clebsh - gordan relations for products of spherical harmonics .
it turns out that @xmath157- \dot\tau [ e_\ell^{(m ) } + \sqrt{6 } p^{(m ) } \delta_{\ell,2 } ] \nonumber\\ & & + if \dot\tau \left [ \cos \theta_b \left(-\frac{{\ , { } _ { 2}^{\vphantom{m } } \kappa_{\ell+1}^{m}}}{2\ell+3 } \ ; b_{\ell + 1}^{(m ) } + 2\frac{m } { \ell(\ell+1)}\;e_\ell^{(m)}+ \frac{{\ , { } _ { 2}^{\vphantom{m } } \kappa_{\ell}^{m}}}{2\ell-1}\;b_{\ell -1}^{(m ) } \right ) \right .
\nonumber\\ & & \left
. -\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\sin{\theta_b}e^{-i \phi_b } \left(\frac{{\ , { } _ { 2}^{\vphantom{-m } } \gamma_{\ell+1}^{-m}}}{2\ell+3}\ ; b_{\ell + 1}^{(m-1)}-2{\ , \alpha_{\ell}^{m-1}}\ ; e_{\ell}^{(m-1)}+\frac{{\ , { } _ { 2}^{\vphantom{m-1 } } \gamma_{\ell}^{m-1}}}{2\ell-1}\ ; b_{\ell
-1}^{(m-1)}\right ) \right.\nonumber\\ & & \left.+\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\sin{\theta_b}e^{i \phi_b } \left(\frac{{\ , { } _ { 2}^{\vphantom{m } } \gamma_{\ell+1}^{m}}}{2\ell+3}\ ; b_{\ell+1}^{(m+1)}+2 { \ , \alpha_{\ell}^{m}}\ ; e_{\ell}^{(m+1)}+\frac{{\ , { } _ { 2}^{\vphantom{-(m+1 ) } } \gamma_{\ell}^{-(m+1)}}}{2\ell-1}\ ; b_{\ell-1}^{(m+1 ) } \right ) \right]\end{aligned}\ ] ] and @xmath158- \dot\tau b_\ell^{(m ) } \nonumber\\ & & + if \dot\tau \left [ \cos \theta_b \left(\frac{{\ , { } _ { 2}^{\vphantom{m } } \kappa_{\ell+1}^{m}}}{2\ell+3 } \ ; e_{\ell + 1}^{(m ) } + 2\frac{m}{\ell(\ell+1)}\ ; b_\ell^{(m)}- \frac{{\ , { } _ { 2}^{\vphantom{m } } \kappa_{\ell}^{m}}}{2\ell-1}\;e_{\ell -1}^{(m ) } \right ) \right . \nonumber\\ & & \left .
-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\sin{\theta_b}e^{-i \phi_b } \left(-\frac{{\ , { } _ { 2}^{\vphantom{-m } } \gamma_{\ell+1}^{-m}}}{2\ell+3}\ ; e_{\ell + 1}^{(m-1)}-2{\ , \alpha_{\ell}^{m-1}}\ ; b_{\ell}^{(m-1)}-\frac{{\ , { } _ { 2}^{\vphantom{m-1 } } \gamma_{\ell}^{m-1}}}{2\ell-1}\ ; e_{\ell -1}^{(m-1)}\right ) \right.\nonumber\\ & & \left.+\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\sin{\theta_b}e^{i \phi_b } \left(-\frac{{\ , { } _ { 2}^{\vphantom{m } } \gamma_{\ell+1}^{m}}}{2\ell+3}\ ; e_{\ell+1}^{(m+1)}+2 { \ , \alpha_{\ell}^{m}}\ ; b_{\ell}^{(m+1)}-\frac{{\ , { } _ { 2}^{\vphantom{-(m+1 ) } } \gamma_{\ell}^{-(m+1)}}}{2\ell-1}\ ; e_{\ell-1}^{(m+1 ) } \right ) \right]\end{aligned}\ ] ] where @xmath159 and @xmath160 are the polar and azimuthal angles respectively of the direction of the magnetic field in a system with @xmath161 , and we have defined f. hoyle , _ la structure et levolution de luniverse _ , xi solvay conference ( brussels : r. stoops ) , 59 ; j. h. piddington , mon . not . of r. astron . soc . * 128 * , 345 ( 1964 ) , a. m. howard and r. m. kulsrud , astrophys .
j. * 483 * , 648 ( 1997 ) . | arxiv |
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Mass Effect 1. Chapter 1
**I dedicate this work to pepsilover138 thanks for all your lovely comments and giving me encouragement to continue writing.**
John rolled on bed finding the brown eyes of his lieutenant, looking at him intently. He smiled and touches Kaidan's cheek tenderly stroking it. Unable to stop looking at him, when he woke at his side, it was like being born again. Sleep with his arms around his waist was a unique pleasure. Each day that passed John felt more need to have Kaidan near him; he felt that he couldn't longer live without him.
"Good morning, my beloved Lieutenant," John said giving him a gentle kiss on his lips
"Good morning, my dear Commander.
"You know what Kaidan, you're beautiful."
Kaidan laughed, "No more than you. Now I have to go."
John quickly climbed on top of him, "not yet you know what Kaidan those days in your apartment-"
"Our apartment our loves nest."
John brushed his lips against Kaidan's "yes, our apartment. Those days were wonderful. Kaidan I think, no, I don't think so, I am sure that I love you."
"You do my Commander?" Kaidan asks him with his voice full of emotion.
"Yes, I love you."
"I love you too."
John then kissed him hard. He hates that Kaidan had to leave in secret every morning if John is quite sure, that everyone on the ship knew of the relationship that exist between them. They were both naked from the night of passion which they had last night, so he began to stroke Kaidan's erection gently listening to him moan between his lips
"I want you," John muttered between his lips.
"You always want me, but is too late ... oh, John, Please I..." Kaidan couldn't continue because John increases the movement of his hands of his hand.
"Yes give me fifteen minutes," John said reaching for the lubricant with his other hand.
"John you don't know what is having sex in fifteen minutes means. Damnit John ... Oh, it feels so good."
"Do you want me to stop?" John asks Kaidan looking at him with lust.
"No!" Kaidan said quickly
"That's what I thought ..."
An hour later, John was laughing out loud watching his beloved dressing quickly.
"John's not funny you say fifteen minutes, and you took an hour. Everyone will see my get out of your cabin. I won't forgive myself if you lost your job as Commander, because of me."
John grabbed Kaidan's waist pulling him towards him, "I would not mind, you're worth it, plus I'm sure everybody know about us."
"How?"
"Kaidan, the walls are very thin, and," John kisses Kaidan's lips tenderly, "you're very loud."
Kaidan laughed, "Me?"
"Yes and I love it," John kissed him with more intensity
"John I want to spend the rest of my life with you." John abruptly moves away from him. "John sorry I went to fast, forget what I said-"
"No," John approached him again, "Kaidan I love you deeply, this is the first time I feel something like this, and nothing more will make my happy that join my life with your, but you know about my past criminate life, however, you come from good family-"
"Stop, I don't care about your past but your present."
"Really?"
"Yes."
"So yes, Kaidan I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I-"
John couldn't finish the sentence because the ship moved abruptly they looked at each other.
"Joker what the hell is going on?" john asks him over the comm.
"Commander we are being attacked."
"Attacked for what?"
"I don't know Commander."
"John we must put on our armor, let's go."
"Yes ..."
They quickly put on their armor and ran to the ICC, but all around them began to explode. There was fire everywhere. The ship shuddered violently and sparks flew from the panels around them.
John activated the official "We're Fucked – Abandon Ship!" siren while Kaidan continued to try in vain to put out the closest fire. "I need to you get the crew into the evac pods while I get Joker."
He didn't turn from the fire. "They're big boys and girls; they can get themselves in the pods. I'll help you with Joker, and we'll leave together."
"There will be injured – they'll need your help."
He threw the fire extinguisher to the side, finally admitting it was useless, and turned to him.
"Shepard –"
"Kaidan, go. Now."
"No,"
"Kaidan, I'm giving you an order,"
"You will not use your rank on me now; I'm more then someone in your crew. I will not leave you alone. You are the Commander go be sure everyone is out of the ship, I'll go for Joker. "
"Kaidan-"
"John, please."
"Aye, aye." He turned and disappeared into the chaos.
John ran to the evac pod, he directed his crew to them; one by one each survivor was entering the pods, until only the last stay. John tries to call Kaidan over the Comm, but got no response. He was desperate, and he was going to go to them when he saw them coming, then he felt relief.
Kaidan gave Joker to John. John helped Joker to sit down and secure the seat, then he looked at Kaidan reaching out to him, when he was about to reach Kaidan's hand the ship was attacked again.
The attacker sent a powerful beam through the ship. Kaidan was thrown backwards, spinning. He was too far from the pod; he could not seem to move into that direction. As the ship broke apart, he reached out and the eject button with his fingertip.
John look at him right through his helmet with terror in his eyes, " Kaidan no, " John shouted desperately.
"I love you John," Kaidan shouted before pressing the eject button.
"NO, Kaidan!" john cry out desperately, so strong that his throat hurt. He hit the door screaming desperately.
"Commander you need to sit."
"Kaidan no... no... God Damnit!"
Necessarily he had to sit; he could not think he could not cry he felt stifled. "Kaidan ... Kaidan, Please answer me ..." John attempts to communicate with him desperately, but only got static over the Communicator. "Kaidan ... no ..."
* * *
John didn't realize when the alliance's rescued them, not even when the pod door opened. At any time, he didn't dare to look or talk to Joker. John didn't dare to think or cry he still had his helmet on. He was in shock he still don't quite understand what had just happened, how Kaidan and he just over an hour ago were having sex loving each other, and now he's dead he is gone.
"Commander I'm sorry I-"
"Get out." John was able to say.
"Shepard-"
"Get the hell out," John shouted out. Then he stared at nothing, his mind was blank for a moment.
_"I love you John..."_
Those words those last words of the being he loved most in the world, don't stop ringing in his mind, he doesn't know how long he stayed there sitting staring at nothing until he felt a hand on his shoulder.
"Shepard."
John raised his gaze to Garrus, "what?"
"Where is Kaidan?" we ask Joker, but all he does is looked to the floor crying.
John got up from his seat and took off his helmet. "Lieutenant Alenko died in action," John said coldly.
Garrus looked at his friend in amazement realizing that he was in shock. "Shepard-"
"NO," john suddenly interrupted him. "Where is everybody? "
"They're waiting for you outside; you have more than half an hour sitting here."
John left the pod ignoring the looks of pity of everyone's; he knew that they all knew of his relationship with Kaidan. He started to take care of the survivors, as they reached the Citadel. He was acting like a robot without heart or feeling, he couldn't stop to think right now if he did, he would lose control, and he couldn't lose his cool now. He was Commander Shepard; he had lost crew previously, this wasn't something new for him, at least if he tells that to himself he could keep his sanity a little longer until he was alone then he could let out his grief in his solitude. John avoid Joker at all times, if he faces him john would kill him for not obeying his older to abandon ship.
Liara approached him, "Shepard we are reaching the Citadel."
"Thanks Liara."
"Shepard you're fine I know what Kaidan meant for you. I-"
"NO," John began to breathe hard, "not now." He quickly walked away from her.
"_I love you John."_
John shook his head shaking the thought from his head.
After a while they arrived at the Citadel, Anderson received them immediately. "Anderson."
"Thank God you're a live Shepard."
"Yes, sir, but we lost ... people."
"What are the losses?" Anderson noticed his stare. "Shepard!"
'"Oh, yes, sir, we lost part of the lower crew," John let out a sigh, "we lost Richard Jenkins, and" his voice grief. His eyes filled with tears he looked down at the floor then he cleared his throat, his eyes were burning with tears contained, "we lost Lt. Alenko," John said shakily.
"Oh my God, Shepard," Anderson tried to touch him.
"NO, not Anderson please, I 'm fine." he lied the trues he was about to lose control.
"Shepard, you're not."
"He... God Damnit he died in my place!" John snapped. "He didn't obey me ... Now ... I" John looked around; everyone was looking sadly at him. "Anderson I'll wait in your office we need to talk. Kaidan had family his parents oh god-"
"Son, go wait for me in the office, I'll take it from here."
John nodded words no longer came out of his mouth. After taking his armor off he headed to Anderson's office. After arriving at the office he addressed where his old man had his bottle of whiskey, because Anderson for John was like the father he never had.
John grabbed the glass, but he had to put it down his hands were shaking, he took a deep breath then after a moment he could serve himself drink. John sat in the chair with his eyes fixed on the glass; he had not realized he was crying until he saw a tear fall into the glass.
_"I love you John."_
"Kaidan..." John said in a whisper, "what I'll do without you. Damnit why didn't you leasing to me, why didn't you obeyed me." He angrily wiped away his tears. "I didn't want to fall in love, but I could not help it. You were wonderful to me. You were all that I needed, and now I'm empty." John closed his eyes, and all he could see was Kaidan last look of love toward him before push the eject button.
He does not know how much time passed until he felt the elevator arrived. Anderson entered the office. John got up from the chair. "Anderson I' sorry I needed a drink."
"Is okay son, how do you feel?"
"I 'm fine."
"Shepard, you're talking with me I know the relationship that existed between you and the lieutenant. Let it out."
John suddenly let out a sob, "I... I love him Anderson. I... "Anderson removes the glass from his hand then gave him a big hug, "I'm so sorry Shepard."
"It was me who had to die no Kaidan he had a family I'd only had him."
"You've got me Shepard."
John turned away from him, "we have to recover his body, his family needed -"
"Shepard look at me," he did," I don't think that will be possible, and spare me the details, you know what I mean."
John looked toward the view he knew to what Anderson was referring. Kaidan body may have fallen in thousands of places if anything could have been left of his body." I have to break the news to her parents. "
"I'll go with you."
"Thanks Anderson. What is next? "
"Now, you are going to go rest, it had been a difficult day for you."
* * *
John arrived to his apartment he headed to the kitchen then he opened fridge grabbing a beer. He left the kitchen going to the couch in the living room. He sat down for a moment looking around his empty apartment, funny; he used to like the solitude in which he was now. John enjoyed getting to his apartment, and not fined anyone to control him to tell him what to do, or how to do it.
John used to be a man who liked the bohemian life He used to have an affair here and there, but nothing serious. He used not to believe in love until he met Kaidan. He remembers with tears in his eyes the first time he saw those brown eyes looking at his own. That day John felt something that he had never felt love at first sight, yes, he fell in love with Kaidan since he first saw him.
John remembers how at first the two flirted at each other until they couldn't longer hide how they felt among themselves. Kaidan didn't want to be with him at first because he was his Commander, but gradually Kaidan was falling in his arms. Gradually Kaidan was winning his heart; he was grateful that at least he had a chance to tell Kaidan how much he loves him.
Kaidan used to take care of him; he always wondered how he was or how he felt. Kaidan forced him to rest a bit after each mission. Of those samples of affection towards him, tore down that shell with which he was covering because he knew that love gave you happiness, but also could give you pain and weakness.
John always was a strong man, but now he was a broken man Pain and weakness was what he was feeling right now. He had lost staff before, Ashley, Jenkins, but now he lost everything because Kaidan was everything to him. He closed his eyes, letting his tears run free he didn't want to go on, he knew that with Kaidan death also died all his illusions and love. For the first time he felt lost for the first time he did not know which way to go. The memories haunted him, He missed Kaidan madly. He wanted to feel Kaidan again with desperation. "Kaidan ..."
"God Damnit why is fucking hurt so much?" John shouted to the pure air. His chest it hurt, it hurt to breathe.
He finished his beer and stood to get another, but someone knocked on his door, he went to open meeting with Liara. "Liara."
"Liara."
"Shepard, how do you feeling?"
"Liara wants I want to be alone," he lied he did not want to be alone
"That isn't going to happened Shepard, "Liara said entering the apartment.
John closed the door then sat on the couch looking at the floor, "how are the others?"
"They are worried about you."
"You know Liara I was prepared for everything. Damnit I was prepared to died, but not this. It fucking hurts too much." John said covering his face with his hands.
Liara quickly sat next to him, she didn't know how to act with Shepard he was a strong man, but now he looked so helpless. "Shepard I know there no words that I can say to make you feel better. When I lost my mother you gave me your support you heard me talk about her without saying a word, and that helped me a lot because it was what I needed at that moment, someone to listen to me, so now talk to me."
"I didn't want to fall in love Liara, but it was impossible. Kaidan was wonderful with me he looked after me, and told me things straight in my face, and that made me fall in love with him even more. "
"Yes, Kaidan didn't hesitate to tell you what he thinks; many times I saw Kaidan yells at you."
John looked at her. Liara touch his face wiping his tears, "I love him Liara."
"I know Shepard, even a blind man would have noticed the love that the two shared."
"I know you all think I'm a hard man, despot, but Kaidan changed my life Liara, today we had decided to join both our lives, now ... I have no life without him."
Liara couldn't hide her tears at the sight of the man she loved shattered." Shepard, please calm down."
"Tomorrow Anderson and I have to go talk to Kaidan's parents, how I going to do this? I'll break their hearts."
"You have to have strength. Do it for him." She said trying to make him feel better, but she knew there would be nothing to give him some peace at this time. "I will miss him he was a good friend."
"He was the best," John sighed his hands would not stop shaking, and he felt a strong headache."
"Why don't you go lie down Shepard you're very cold, and your hands are shaking. I can prepare tea."
"Can you stay tonight? For the first time I have fear of being alone, fear of what I might be able to do, I'm desperate."
"Sure, let's go to the bedroom for you to lie down." John went to the bedroom lying in that bed where Kaidan, and he make love with passion many nights while Liara was in the kitchen, John kept looking their picture.
"_Hey, Commander that anyone ever had told you that you are the most handsome man in the world."_
_"Yes Lieutenant."_
_"Who?"_
_"You, who is also the most handsome and sexy man of my world."_
_"You say the most beautiful things Commander."_
_"You are my inspiration."_
_"So what that we do now?"_
"_Well, we will share the most passionate night of our lives ..."_
"_I like that ..."_
"I love you Kaidan, and there will be no one like you, no one can ever take the place that is yours in my heart. I would have been happy to die by your side, but fate was cruel, snatching at the only man capable of make me feels that I am someone that I'm worth. I'll never forget you, and if you can see me now, thank you for so much love, thanks for noticing this rough man, the only thing that he ever had good in his life was you. I love you my love. "
2. Chapter 2
**My Shepard is Earthborn Ruthless**
_John opened his eyes Kaidan was beside him watching him with sadness. He knew he was dreaming he had to be because his Kaidan was dead. John just looked at him._
_"I'm sorry John."__Kaidan said sadly._
_"What do I do now without you?" He closed his eyes when Kaidan's hand touched his cheeks. _
_"Live my handsome commander lives."_
"_Not without you. Who can love me as you love me? Kaidan take me with you." _
_"I can't do that, what I can do is promise you that I'll look after you forever, I love you John..."_
_"I love you Kaidan."_
"Shepard ... Shepard." Liara shook him after hearing him crying in his sleep.
John woke up and looked at Liara, but he could not talk he just snuggled in her arms crying nonstop. He almost couldn't sleep all night tossing and turning in bed. He was used to sleeping next to Kaidan. There was time during last night when he forgot that Kaidan wasn't at his side, and he expanded his arm to find Kaidan's side of the bed empty. In a while, he had to get ready and wait for Anderson to go to break the bad news to Kaidan's parents, and he didn't feel ready, but he has to do it.
After a while, he could calm down a bit then he looked at Liara, who spent the whole night watching over him. "Thanks for your company Liara now I have to get ready."
"Do you want some breakfast?"
"No, I can't eat."
She left him alone; John went to the closet pulling the uniform. He only wore that outfit for significant occasions in the Alliance, now he would have to use it to give the worst news to Kaidan's parents. Kaidan spoke a lot about his mother. Kaidan adored her, and by his words, his mother loved him very much. After dressing he sat on the bed looking at his hat.
He knew that he had to be strong; he couldn't break down like that. His military training had taught him to be objective, to understand that hundreds of soldiers die every day, so he was prepared for that, but not for falling in love with a soldier, and practically watch him die.
His military career has been defined by his willingness to get the job done at any cost. He has sent men and women to their deaths to accomplish goals and have mercilessly executed captured enemy soldiers in order to make a point. He gets things done and is feared and respected for it.
Everything was consistent and accurate in his life, without thinking twice before making a decision, and then he met Kaidan. He remembers the way John use to making him blush, that thought made him smile.
Many times John stood behind him in silent looking at his ass while arousing just looking at him then Kaidan turned around encountered the lustful gaze of his commander. Neither of them dared to say anything for a few moments, they just stared at each other feeling the excitement between them then John bit his lips as his Lieutenant blush.
"_Commander."_
_"Nice view lieutenant," John said with his voice husky with desire._
_"Shepard ..."_
_"Later Lieutenant," John says before leaving quickly before he lost control kiss him in front of everyone._
"Shepard, Anderson is here."
John cleared his throat putting on his hat, "Liara thanks, thanks for everything."
"I will see you soon, I'll be waiting for you to tell me when will be the," Liara's eyes clouded with tears, "when Kaidan's funeral service will be held."
"I... I will. "John said sadly.
* * *
All the way to the house of Kaidan's parens John hardly said anything. Anderson respects his silence, but when he stopped in front of the house he felt his hands began to shake a little. He also felt tightness in his chest
"Shepard, are you okay?"
"Just give me a minute," John retreated back to the shutter breathing hard, he felt sick, nauseous and dizzy. His hands were sweating," Damnit John calm down!" John told that to himself, and then approached Anderson.
Kaidan's mother got in the door; they didn't have to say anything Mrs. Alenko only look at them before breaking into tears. John's heart was broken into a thousand pieces when between sobs she didn't stop screaming Kaidan's name, even worse when Mr. Alenko reached the door, between him and Anderson had to carry the lady inside almost fainted.
Kaidan's father remained strong, but John knew from experience that it was only a matter of time because he knew that he still in a state of shock.
"What happened to my baby?" Dona Sonia asks them looking at John.
John lips began to tremble uncontrollably, and tears started to fall from his eyes, but he couldn't speak, so Anderson tell them all that happened as John only looked at the floor. He wanted to scream, hit something, he wanted to take all the pain that they were feeling, and take it in.
After a while she could calm down, John was still sitting on the couch staring at the floor unable to speak feeling sick, but to his surprise Kaidan 's mother draw strength to worry about him. She grabbed his shaking hands. "Son you're okay?"
"Can I use your bathroom?" It was the only thing he could say shakily.
She indicated where the bathroom was. He entered the bathroom feeling he was going to fall, so he holding on to the sink helplessly he open the toilet then began to throw up. Feeling that his whole body began to shake, he had to sit on the floor starting to sob.
"Son." Dona Sonia looked at him tenderly. With watery eyes, "you are John right?"
"Yes ... how do you know?"
"My son told me about you in a message, he told me everything, my son told me he was in love with you."
"I... I'm so sorry he died in my place I 'm the one who should be dead, not him ... forgive me. I would have given my life for Kaidan, but he loved me so much that he would not leave me alone when I ordered him to abandon the ship." John said shakily, his voice full of bitterness, sadness and great pain.
"That sounds like my son," she extended her hand to him.
John grabbed his hand, but his legs failed him, he had to hold on of her, "I'm sorry."
"When was the last time you ate something?"
"Two days ago."
She took him to a room that he knew immediately who owns this room, he could feel Kaidan all around the room. "This is-"
"My baby room Kaidan never stops being my baby. Why don't you lie down for a while, I will prepare something to eat. "
"Do not bother with me you -"
"Tell me something. Do you love my son? "
John looks at her sadly, "deeply."
"So it's my duty to take care of you because Kaidan would have wanted."
"Thank you."
She left him alone, and after a moment Anderson entered the room. John at the request of Kaidan's mother decided to stay. The truth was that he couldn't longer maintain the hardness, he felt weak. His body was numb the only think he wanted was to be alone, and cries until tiredness.
John looked toward the dresser, where there was a picture of Kaidan he fixed his eyes on the portrait closing his mind to all around him, trying to remember those happy moments that he lived with him.
* * *
"_Where the hell is that man?"_
_John was looking at Kaidan's for over half an hour until he found him in the Mako. "Lieutenant what do you doing here?"_
_Kaidan roll his eyes, "what do you think I'm doing here Commander?"_
_"You roll your eyes at my Lieutenant?" John asked not obtaining a reply. They held a discussion early about what happened with the rachni queen, Kaidan had not agreed with the decision he takes killing the queen. "You're avoiding me?"_
_"Yes, now I 'm off duty can you leave me alone Commander." _
_John sighed and entered the Mako with him. The truth is that he didn't care what others thought of him, but for some reason John cared what Kaidan thought about him. "Are you questioning my actions Lieutenant?"_
_"Yes I'm, what you did was not right, she was not a danger to anyone, she was the only one left of her kind, you should have spared the queen." Kaidan's words were firm and precise._
_John looked at him seriously, "you are very daring Kaidan, and I don't allow anyone to question me-"_
_"Well, punish me if you want, but I told you what I thought."_
_"Take back."_
"_No!"_
_John didn't understand it himself if it were another person who was talking like that he already had insulted or shouted at him, but for some reason he could not be angry with his lieutenant, the only thing he could do was pretend he was angry. "Lieutenant I did what I had to do -"_
"_No, Shepard, you only act without thinking, and you should think before doing things." _
_"Excuse me what that you yet say to me?" John asked surprised, no one had spoken to him like that before, and worst of all was that instead of wanted to killing him, what he felt was an immense desire to kiss him._
_"Hey, then, apart from being crazy you are deaf too. Commander you didn't hear me, think before making decisions."_
_"Oh hell no, Lieutenant takes that back."_
_"No!"_
_"I... Shit why I can't be hard on you? If you were another person, I would have sent you to hell."_
_"Maybe, because you like me Commander!"_
_John jaw drop, "you ... I don't like you," he lie._
_"Really Commander, then why I find you entranced watching my ass with an erection, certainly very remarkable."_ _He said blushing._
_John couldn't avoid laughing, "okay I admit, you have a nice ass, maybe, I am horny, you know, we have a lot of time on the ship ... without any kind of privacy ..." John said tried to see how far his lieutenant was willing to go with him._
"_Then Commander, I suggest you put your eyes elsewhere, because this ass is not available."_
_John thought quickly what to tell him, "I do not believe you; I've seen how you look at me, if you are so bold to question my actions, be brave and admit that you like me." John saw him hesitate for a second. "So?"_
_"Okay I admit, I like you, but you are my commander and -"_
_John interrupted him, grabbing him by the back of his head, drawing Kaidan's lips to his kissing him intensely, a kiss that lasted a while, a kiss that John was wishing for a long time. He listens to Kaidan moaning in his mouth then John leaning him in the seat. _
"_Commander we need-"_
"_Stop ... I don't want to do it," John said biting her lips."_
"_So you admit that you like me Commander..."_
"_Yes, fuck yes, you drive me crazy Alenko." John said,_ _breaking the kiss to look at him._
"_Shepard, you are my commander, and if you're looking for an adventure I'm not the right man." _
_John smiled, "I don't know what I feel for you, the only thing I know is that I can't be around you without felt butterflies in my stomach, and that in a man is very wrong, and I know you're not a man adventure, and maybe it's what I like about you."_
_"Shepard, do you think we can be discreet?"_
_"Yes."_
_"Then kiss me again, Commander."_
_"John, my name is John."_
_"Kiss me again, John."_
* * *
As John walked toward the microphone, he looked towards Kaidan's parents they looked shattered. That night he slept at their home with them, Kaidan's mother was wonderful with him, making it understand where Kaidan had brought out the good person that he used to be.
All night he thought was he going to say in Kaidan's funeral, he didn't want to talk, but it was his duty to do it. The only thing disliked him, was having to lie pretending that Kaidan was only a co-worker, when Kaidan was much more than that, but he couldn't admit in public that Kaidan maintained illicit relationship with his Commander, no John wasn't going to tarnish his memory in this way, in spite that what he wanted was to shout from the rooftops that they loved each other intensely he had to lie.
He stood in front of the microphone, and then looked for a moment at Kaidan's photo that was in front of him. He wanted to see those brown eyes, which he missed wildly. He took a deep breath he didn't have a paper or a note, John knew exactly what he was going to say.
John cleared his throat, but no words came out until he looked toward Kaidan's mother who gave him a small smile in spite of her tears encouragingly.
"What ... what I can say about Lt. Alenko? A lot, Kaidan ... Kaidan was an excellent soldier one of the best. He was bold with me, in that was something that I liked more about Kaidan, that he used to tell me to my face when he felt that I had acted in a bad way oh that I did something wrong. Yes, he used to challenge me," John paused, "he became a friend to me, he used to hear my frustration quietly, and a lot times risked his life in the line of fire for me, if" John hands began to tremble, but he took a deep breath trying to control himself, "if I am alive is because of him." John looked at Kaidan's parents, "Mrs. And Mr. Alenko you can be proud of you son. Everyone calls me hero, but the real hero is you son. I'll never forget Kaidan, and I think anyone here can do either... he was a valuable human being."
After those words, John could not continue and walked away from the microphone. He went to sit next to Liara, which grabs his hand tightly to calm the trembling in them...
After the service ended Kaidan's mother approached John, "Shepard."
"Mrs. Alenko," John voice sounded sad and distant.
She touched his cheek stroking it gently, "son in a few days we will have a family reunion in honor to my son, I would like you to come, and if you could spend a few days with us, tell us a little about Kaidan."
"Yes, of course yes, just let me know when I will be on leave for a while." He didn't want to be on leave, but Anderson ordered him to take a few days, weeks, or as long he needs to recover
"Okay, take care of yourself, and please go on with your life," she wipes John's tears and gave him a tender kiss on his forehead.
"I don't promise anything, but I will try."
After saying goodbye to her, John looked towards Kaidan's coffin approaching it. He knew that he was not there. "I miss you," John said, looking at the sky.
"Shepard."
"Liara," John said while wiping his tears.
"We're all going to Joker's apartment to speak, and drink up in Kaidan's name you want to go."
"No, I -"
"Please Shepard, only for a while."
John looked to where joker was talking to Garrus, watching him with resentment, "I'm sorry, but the last thing I want to do is be next to Joker right now."
After that John left to his apartment, which was a disaster. He was heading to his room when he heard a knock at his door, "Damnit," he wanted to be alone. At the door he met with Joker. "What are you doing here?"
"We need to talk."
"You're the last person I want to see in a while Joker."
Joker ignored him entering the apartment, "Shepard listen to me."
John dashed the door. "Do you want me to hear what joker? Listen how for your stubbornness I lost the most important person in my life."
"Shepard forgive-"
"No, you think an apology will bring Kaidan back." John approached him, "Kaidan is dead because, for you, it was more important a damn ship that your own life if you had obeyed me Kaidan now were here with me."
"Shepard- "
"I fucking hate you Joker you destroyed my life. I'm so broken beyond repair."
"We all lost something that day Shepard," Joker said sadly.
"You lost shit Joker," John shouted at him with tears in his eyes, "you lost a fucking ship, something the can be replaced. I lost the most valuable thing that I had, and I can never get it back, so don't tell me you lost something."
"I lose you, I love you like a brother."
"Well, then you're right you did lost something because I don't want to see you again in my fucking life."
"You know Shepard, I'm sure that if Kaidan who was standing there he would have been more understand"
"Shut the fuck up, Kaidan is not here because of you. You know I hope that every time you close your eyes you see Kaidan dying alone in space, suffocated or burned, as I see it all night when I close my eyes now get out and don't ever cross my path, if you want to stay alive." John didn't turn to look at him he just went to his bedroom and lay down on his bed, with Kaidan's photo beside him crying himself to sleep.
* * *
The illusive man looked at Miranda, "how is Shepard?"
"Destroy it seems that Lieutenant Alenko and he sustained a relationship before his death."
"Perfect, we have the Lieutenant's body?"
"Yes, but I don't know if I can bring him back in full, his brain is beyond repair."
"Yes bring him back; we need him only to have Shepard on our side."
"Okay, I'll get to work on that."
"Oh, another things, how is coming out the Lieutenant's clone?"
"Very well,"
"You know we will use the clone if necessary you can go now Miranda."
3. Chapter 3
John entered Anderson's office early in the morning. He could barely get up out of bed this morning, he still drunk from last night; he just went to sleep a few hours ago. Those six months that had passed since that day had been hell for John.
He strives to get out of bed every day; there was nothing that would encourage him to continue with his day. He kept drinking until he passed out. He never imagines the losing a loved one could hurt so much. Now he was on the way to Anderson's office to beg him, that let him return to work, if not he will go crazy. He just felt a little peace when visiting Kaidan's parents, but the loneliness of his apartment and the memories were driving him crazy. He could feel Kaidan in every corner of the apartment. He felt he couldn't breathe.
When he walks into the office, the psychologist who was trying him, by direct orders of Anderson was leaving the office, and John saw in the folder that he had left on Anderson's desk his name.
"Shepard I was waiting for you. I don't have to ask you how you are doing, if I can smell alcohol in you from here also look at you, you have not shaved in days, you look poorly groomed, that's not you Son I am very disappointed in you I thought you were better than this."
"Anderson-"
"No, Shepard, I understand you, you lost a loved one, but I thought that you were a strong man that you would find strength and move on, that's what Kaidan would have wanted."
John lower his gaze to the floor, he knew that Anderson was right, "so that is why I came Anderson I need to work."
"Shepard, I can't you failed a psychological exam."
"I did?"
"Yes you did, oh don't you see you self, you can't hear Kaidan's name without starting to shake as now, look at your hands."
John looks at his trembling hands then he sat in the chair. "Anderson, please let me work I 'm going crazy in that apartment the memories are overwhelming. Give me a ship, a crew, I... I can do it."
Anderson looked at him sadly before answering, "Okay, but with on one condition, I'll give you a month to get yourself together and take the exam again."
"Okay, Anderson, I will not let you down."
'I hope so Shepard. "
* * *
A few days later John was quiet in his apartment, when he received a visit from Liara he felt the joy of seeing her Liara had been an angel with him.
"Shepard I see you're a little better."
They sat on the couch in the living room, "I am."
"Yes," she touched his cheek, "but in your eyes I can still see the pain."
John looked at her tenderly, "yes I'm not going to deny it, still hurt like if Kaidan had died yesterday, but I need to push forward, that's what Kaidan would have liked me to do, so I'll do it for him."
"I'm glad to hear you say that."
John grabbed his hands," Liara, Anderson will give me a ship; I wanted to know if you wanted to join with me?"
"I can't Shepard; I have to go to Ilium."
"Oh?"
"I have some business there."
"Okay, I understand," john got up from the couch, "You want a drink?"
Liara walked over to him the grabbing his hand, "John ... Sorry I should not call you like that."
"It's okay Liara, Kaidan," John sighed, "Kaidan was the only person I allowed to call me for my first name, but you won that privilege with your support to my."
She moved closer to him, "John I," she looked at his blue eyes and kissed him unexpectedly.
John corresponded for a few seconds, then turn away from her," Liara, I can't."
"Maybe not now, Kaidan's death is very recent, but you know I've always loved you."
"No, Liara listen," John got back to her side, "I know you love me, but if I let go myself with you, I 'll be cheating on you, I would be using you for my needs as a man, and you don't deserve that," he told her caressing her cheek with his thumb.
"You can't be alone all your life."
"I did not say that Liara, I do not know if maybe, someday I can be with someone again but love, not Liara, I'll never love again, and you deserve someone that can love."
"Thanks for your honesty I really can't deny that you've changed a lot, when I meet you, you were a hard man, but Kaidan change. Do you miss him?"
"I do" he sighed, "more than what you can think," John said sadly and shakily.
After Liara left he put on some soft music sitting down to contemplate Kaidan's photos, as always letting his tears fall. He would give anything to have him in his arms now. His arms ached physically from the desire to hug him again, to hear him moan with his touch.
"Kaidan I miss you so much," John thought aloud.
* * *
The months kept passing on, John now had a new crew a new ship with a new pilot, but things were not like before, he now kept his distance with his staff. He addresses them only to give them the necessary orders.
He will never allow someone to get close to him again. He looked around his cabin, fixing his sight on Kaidan's photo; wherever he went he always took they photo with him. He touch Kaidan's face letting out a sigh, before leaving the cabin to the mess room to prepare some chocolate, for some reason that night he felt colder than ever.
He thanked the mess room was empty. He prepared his chocolate. While drinking it, he stared at the table, remembering the time that Kaidan told him that he was ready to have some privacy with him, after spending days seeing themselves in secret, not to exceed a few simple kisses and caresses.
….
_John found Kaidan sitting drinking a cup of chocolate he thanked that there was no one else in the mess room. He approached Kaidan from behind, taking his lips to Kaidan's ear. "Hey handsome what are you doing?" Kaidan turn his face, John immediately captive Kaidan's lips with his kissing him intensely. "Uhm my lieutenant's lips taste like chocolate. Why?"_
_Kaidan laughed, "I'm drinking chocolate."_
_John sat beside him, "where do you find chocolate?"_
_"My mom pack me a few packets, she always worries about me. Do you want some? I can prepare you a cup"_
_"You won't mind making for me?"_
_"Of course I won't mind my beloved Commander."_
_John saw him getting up from the chair going to the stove; he let out a sigh, every day that passed he felt more attracted to his lieutenant. Kaidan listened, challenged, and looked after him. A few moments later, Kaidan return to his side with a cup of chocolate, John took the cup to his mouth tasting chocolate. "Uhm this exquisite."_
_Kaidan grabbed John's hand stroking with his thumb, "more than my kisses?"_
_John looked Kaidan's hand smiling, "no, your lips are wonderful, and they are my dessert after a long day of work."_
_"You do not want to have anything more than my kisses for dessert?"_
_John choked on his coffee coughing slightly, and then he looked and saw that his lieutenant was giving him a look of desire. He knew exactly, what Kaidan was referring to, but he pretended to be innocent." I don't understand can you be more specific, Lieutenant," John saw him bring his chair over to him. _
_"You know ... John we can climb a stair more."_
_John saw him put his hand on his thigh then he directed his gaze to Kaidan's hands raising it to his lieutenant's eyes that were gleaming lustfully, John get hard instantly when he felt his hand close to his growth. He cleared his throat, "I can't understand yet what you're talking about Lieutenant can you be a little clearer." John bit her lips as he felt Kaidan's hands under the table gently stroking his erection._
_"You really are going to make me tell you?"_
_"Oh, yes please, what kind of dessert we are talking about?"_
_"I'll show you what I'm talking about," Kaidan looked around, then under the zipper of his pants, pulling out his erection, then grabbed John's hand leading to it. "So Commander you want this dessert?"_
_"Fuck Kaidan, yes."_
_"Today, please."_
_"You're desperate?" John asked him, stroking him faster._
_"Yes!"_
_"Let's go ... Now ..."_
_The two arrived at the cabin in a minute, rapidly their taking them clothes off. John had never been so eager to be with someone as he was now feeling for Kaidan. They made __love madly trying to silence their moans with their kiss,__but it wasn't hard, what John was feeling he had never felt with anyone before. He was in control on top of Kaidan move faster, "Kaidan shit you ass feels great." _
_When they finished after hours of love madly, John surrendered fall off next to Kaidan putting his arms around Kaidan to cuddle in his arms, which he had never done before with his __former lovers. John used to finish, and immediately turn around then leave the room. _
_"Do you like it Kaidan?"_
_"Yes Damnit, you're fierce in bed Commander."_
_"Hey, you too tomorrow I will have to find the perfect excuse to explain the marks that you probably left it in my neck." _
"_Oh, sorry John, you make me lose control."_
_John brushed his lips, "Is okay I enjoy every bite you gave me handsome." _
_"Do you want me to go?"_
_"No! Please Stay with me. "_
_"Okay, but I'll go early."_
_"Whatever you say..." John said kissing him intensely..._
…_._
John came back to reality, and growled in frustration, then he feel his eyes clouded with tears, realizing that he will never feel that way again, or be happy with anyone. Kaidan taught him that making love, it was more than just a sexual act it was delivered one to the other completely.
He looked into his cup, not realizing that someone was watching him until he looked up, seeing his new lieutenant looking at him curiously.
"Commander, you are right?"
John looked at him coldly, "I'm fine, worry about your job not about me," John left the cup to go to his cabin.
"Do you lose someone Commander?"
John stopped turning around to face him, "What?"
"You always look so sad. You always look around as if you were looking for someone. Sorry I know it's not my problem it's just that it's sad to see such a strong man like you like that."
John quickly approached him, "worry about you self, and don't worry about me I'm not your problem. Don't try to be friendly with me; you're here to work not to be intimate with me."
After that John walked away to his cabin. He was becoming the man he was before a bitter, hard and frustrated man. When he reached his cabin, he dropped his body on the bed covering his face with a pillow to overshadow the sobs that came out of his mouth. If he had known this was going to happen, he would never have fallen in love with the way he did.
"God Damnit Kaidan, why you do this to me."
* * *
"Kaidan." John couldn't understand what his eyes were staring at, Kaidan the love of his life. John believed the Kaidan was dead for two years, two years that had been hell for him He began to breathe hard all those feelings that he had thought to bury all the pain was coming to the surface, but that man couldn't be his Kaidan, the man standing in front of him was looking at him as he was a stranger. John pulled his gun pointed at him. "Who the hell are you?"
Kaidan pointed his gun at him too, "drop it."
Garrus quickly stepped between them, " Stop, drop your gun Kaidan."
"Not if this man doesn't first."
Garrus looked at Shepard, "Shepard, put the gun down."
"Not until you tell me who the hell is this man, and why do you call him Kaidan, Kaidan is dead," John said shakily then, he saw a woman approaching Kaidan.
"Kaidan put the gun down, trust me." Kaidan did.
John looked at Garrus desperately, "Garrus please what kind of damn joke is this?" John couldn't avoid the shaking in his hands, his eyes shadowed with tears. That man was looking at him coldly, not how his Kaidan used to look at him.
Garrus grabbed John's gun lowering it, "Shepard look at him he's Kaidan."
"If ..." John gave a Kaidan a bitter look, "if he's Kaidan, why the fuck he is looking at me as if he don't know me?"
"Because, he does not know you, Commander Shepard."
"Who the hell are you?" John asked angrily.
"I 'm Miranda Lawson I was commissioned to rebuild Lieutenant Alenko, but his brain was too damaged, so I could not restore his memories."
"I'm confused..."
"Is Understandably. He was dead, and I rebuild him from top to bottom, with synthetic implants, so he is much more powerful than before, but he still the same as always, well, to exception of his memories."
John approached Kaidan trying to touch his face, " do not touch me I do not know you."
"Kaidan Shepard was very important to you." Garrus said.
John looked at Kaidan sadly, "I will not hurt you," John attempt to touch him again, and this time Kaidan didn't reject him but there was nothing in his eyes and that hurt him, "why?" John asked Miranda.
"The Illusive man knew you would never accept to work for us."
"Cerberus, you work for Cerberus?"
"Yes, Shepard, Cerberus is the only one who is doing something about the disappearance of the human colonies, and we need you to help us, so we rebuild Kaidan because we know how valuable it is Kaidan for you."
"I never would work for Cerberus," John shouted to Miranda, "Kaidan come with me."
"No, I don't know you, plus she's right we have been trying to help the colonies."
John didn't know what to do or believe he had suffered enough, and now the cause of his suffering doesn't even recognize him, the worst reality was that Kaidan did not love him anymore.
"Garrus help me here?"
"The only thing I can say is that he has no memory, but he acts as Kaidan used to."
John approached Miranda, "if I don't accept."
"I implant a chip in his head, if I feel like it I can fry the Lieutenant's brain with just a flick of my fingers, so what is your response commander." She replied to him.
"You're a fucking -"
"No offense Commander, I just follow orders."
"Fine, but I don't want Kaidan with me on this."
"Why?" Kaidan approached him grabbing John's arm abruptly.
John stared at him, "you have parents who are depressed about your death; also you don't look good I want a doctor to see you."
"Who are you to order me around?"
"I am the man who cried over you fucking death more than two years, the man who loves you, and still loves you dearly, I am that man, so you are going to do what I say."
"Okay Kaidan will stay but the chip in his head it can't be removed, or I'll find out if they try to remove and I will not hesitate in-"
"I hear you clearly," John approached her, "If anything happens to Kaidan I swear I'll kill you with my own hands. You're messing with the most valuable person for me." John had never felt so eager to kill someone as he was feeling now. "You do not know what I'm capable of, so I suggest that from now on do not mess with Kaidan."
John grabbed Kaidan hand, "Garrus who pilots the Normandy?"
"Joker." Garrus answered him.
"Joker," call John, over the Comm.
"Commander is a joy-"
"Save Joker sends the shutter, we going to the Citadel." John looked at Kaidan, "Come with me Kay I'll take you to a safe place "
* * *
"Son you are sure of what you are doing?" Anderson asks him, worried about.
"Anderson for you is no secret how I feel about Kaidan, or what there was between us. I'm doing this for him." If John didn't join them he would lose Kaidan again, and that wasn't an option for him, plus he had to destroy the Collector, and the Alliance wasn't doing anything about it.
"Yes Shepard and I also known what you have suffered with his death. "John looked at Kaidan, "I beg you Anderson help him." John was feeling desperate; Kaidan looks so pale he was terrified that they have done worse stuff to him.
"I'll do it; I'll take him to the Alliance's Doctors."
"Kaidan's parents, can you explain to them what being going on they suffered to much over his death. Now can you leave me alone for a bit with him, you too Miranda."
"I'll make sure they see their son again. We'll be outside." Anderson says.
John waited for them to leave the room, "I am that important to you?" Kaidan asks him. He could see the concern on his face. Kaidan could feel his desperation in his voice, the same desperation that he felt after waking up on that bed, with no memory.
John sighed and hugged him tightly, "yes ... You're everything to me. Now listen to me, I will return alive from this, and will come back for you."
"Can I write to you?" Kaidan wanted to stay in touch with him.
"Yes, keep me posted, you'll be fine." John opened his Omni tool and sending his email. "Ok I already send you my Email."
"Thanks for everything ..."
"No, I hate myself for saying this, but thanks to Cerberus for bring you back to my. They did harm you Kay?"
"Yes ..." He said looking at the floor. Miranda did all kinds of things so that he recovered his memory, but he can't remember anything.
John hugged him tightly to him, "I promise that I will make them pay for what they did to you ..."
"Why not let me go too I can help you." Kaidan felt the need to stay with him.
"I don't want you near them." John didn't want Miranda to have a chance to do more harm to him.
"Be care full of Miranda, the Doctor of the ship, Chakwas helped me a lot, and Mordin Solus he talks a lot, but he is brilliant. Garrus helped me take care of him. Oh watch your back with Jack, and you have a baby Crogan which you have to wake up. Tali need help, so is thane."
"Garrus ..." John sighed. "I will a baby Crogan ... Kaidan, you know… no matter."
The door open and Miranda enter, "Shepard we got to goes."
"Listen after today, who give the orders will be me. Now, there something that we need to know about Kaidan"
"His brain is still healing, he'll need electric-shot I'll send his medical report."
"What?" John yell approaching her.
"You want he to remember or not, Commander?"
"You're a-"
"Shepard is not worth it," Kaidan interrupted him.
"There will be another way that he can remember? Anderson asked.
"No," she answered him.
"Damnit!" Shepard was feeling frustrated. He didn't want Kaidan to suffered more than he had already suffered
"Shepard, I'll be ok you need to go." He tried to comfort him.
John had to leave, but he swore to himself that one day he would destroy, all the people they did damage to the only person who can make he feel alive.
4. Chapter 4
_Kaidan was sitting in the dining room drinking a cup of chocolate. He loved chocolate; reminded him of his mother. He was lost in his thoughts when he felt the warm of his lips on his neck; obviously he knew who was kissing his neck. There was no one else in the dining room; almost everyone was asleep. Kaidan grabbed John by the neck, turning him around to meet his lips._
_The Commander pulled him from the chair while kissing him, grabbed him by the waist. Pressing against him, his kiss become more heated, his breathing more agitated._
_"I can't wait any longer, Alenko. I want you tonight. Let's go to my cabin." John said between kissing._
_"Let's go," but neither dared to break the kiss. "Commander," Kaidan moaned, "Shepard, let's go before someone hears us."_
_He was able to separate from him, still breathing hard. The Commander grabs him by the hand and practically dragged he to his cabin, inside John closed the distance between them, kissing him so hard that his teeth collided with him, "God commander, wait."_
_He stopped kissing him to look into his eyes. "Now what?" he asked with exasperation. He started kissing his neck, "Can't you see that you're driving me crazy. I want you like I've never wanted anyone before."_
_Kaidan could feel him tremble in his arms. "Me too, but I have to admit I'm afraid. This the first time for me... I- Will it hurt?" He was thirty-two years old but had never been with a man in his life. It was a strange feeling for him. The kisses John was planting on his skin felt incredibly good, however._
_They were standing in front of the bed. John laid him on the bed softly, remaining on top. He stroked his cheek and promised, "I'll be gentle. I would never hurt you, Kay, ever."_
_"I know that." With that, he grabbed him by the neck and joining his lips with his._
* * *
Kaidan rolled on the bed restless he just had a memory; he was passionately kissing his commander and lots more. The dream was so real that he woke up with an erection. Now he understood what he felt when John embrace him in Anderson's office. Now he understood that, between they, there was a great feeling. Kaidan wanted to remember more, but when trying to do so, his head began to hurt. Unable to sleep Kaidan got up from bed, put on a shirt, and headed to the kitchen, he was surprised to find his mother, and was past one in the morning.
"Mom what are you doing up?"
"I could not sleep."
Kaidan prepared a cup of chocolate, and sat next to her mother, holding her hand, "mom I know, I do not remember you or a dad, but that does not mean I do not love you two, the truth is that I've noticed you sad."
"Son since we lost you, the sadness is something that your dad and I we learned to carry that pain over."
"I'm here now mom. Mom tell me about John, a while back I had a memory. How big were our feelings?"
"I don't know about you son, but John," she looked at her son with sadness, "I had never seen a man break that way. John was destroyed he loves you Kaidan."
"I did felt something when I saw him."
"Have you heard from him?"
"No, I've tried to communicate, but I couldn't do that, and I imagine that illusive man has something to do with it."
"Okay, but tell me what you going to do when he finish?"
Kaidan already had thought about it, and he wanted to continue his relationship with John. He deserved it after all that he has suffered by his dead, also his own parents loved him, his dad kept talking about John, and his mother suffered to see him suffer.
"I want to be with him mom."
"Then why don't you follow him."
"He does not want me on the ship," Kaidan said with frustration. He wanted to accompany him. "When he returns I hope we have the opportunity to speak."
"Kaidan son, when you return to the Alliance, Please take care of yourself what your dad, John, and I lived was a nightmare. Every night I look at your photo thinking I lost you so far from me. I miss you Kaidan," Sonia said shakily
"Mom," Kaidan grabbed her hands, "please don't be sad look at me touch me mom I'm here," Kaidan said taking his mother's hand to his cheek.
"I know son, but I'm afraid of losing you again."
"You will not, I promise to take care of myself, but don't cry I don't like to see you suffer."
"We need to go to the cemetery, and remove your tombstone. Your funeral was very sad. John gave a beautiful speech ... Oh, son..."
"I love you mom, I know I don't remember you or dad, but I do know I love you both."
Kaidan stayed a little longer with his mother, comforting her, giving her affection. He couldn't only imagine what they suffered with his death. Worst of all was not able to remember those moments that he lived with his parents. He doesn't understand why he remembered that moment with John, in, not with his parents, perhaps because they were more recent memories. and then get back to his bedroom, he grabbed his onmitool.
**John.**
**I do not know if you receive this message, but I'm worried about you. I have not heard from you since you left me in Anderson's office. Tonight I remembered something between you and me, our first night together. I made the decision, I want to continue with us, and I remember everything, and I know the only way to do that is having you near me. I hope you read this and you contact with me soon.**
**Kaidan.**
After that he went to bed and snuggled under his blanket, remember John's face, lamenting how they met. He wanting to be in the arms of the man, that despite not remembers him, Kaidan felt that he belonged to him body and soul. Maybe he should pack up and go to the Citadel, Kaidan knew the schedule of the ship, often had to make some deliveries there, but he didn't want to contradict John. He wondered how much they were known to each other. When he saw John on the Horizon, his eyes had so much sadness and coldness at the same time, but now with what his mom said, he was sure the that Commander, who pointed his gun at him loves him immensely. With that thought he could fall asleep
* * *
John cursed repeatedly he was an engineer, he knew how to sabotage things, but he could not open his messages and that was getting on his nerves for more buttons the he press on the computer he couldn't open his messages. He wanted to know about Kaidan, write him, but he couldn't do it, and he knew very well who was behind all that. He headed to the door finding Joker, in his way. "What are you doing here?" He asks him coldly.
"Commander, you have days on the ship, and you did not come to talk to me," Joker ask him quietly
John walked away from Joker he don't bear to be near him, he couldn't forgive him, yes, Kaidan is alive, for a turn of fate, but he felt much resentment towards Joker. "You and I at least are something about work than we have nothing to talk about." John said firmly. Seeing Joker brings back all the pain of the past two years
"Kaidan is alive."
"Kaidan don't have fucking memory, anyway, why you are working with Cerberus?" He didn't understand why he was working with Cerberus, when he knew Joker, disagreed on what Cerberus's organization does.
"Miranda came to me and told me about Kaidan I accepted immediately. I thought it was a way to repair the damage that I did."
"Nothing of what you do will bring me back the two years I spent in hell living without Kaidan. I hit rock bottom, I was drunk almost every night I was cruel to my crew. Kaidan death destroys me."
"Shepard, you'll never forgive me."
"No, now get the hell out of my cabin."
"You're cold Shepard."
"Well, you make me this way."
After that, John went directed towards Miranda's room, "you, why the hell I can't open my messages."
"Well, Commander what kind of manners are those?"
"I 'm not in the mood for your jokes Miranda." John said angrily, putting his hands on the desk in front of her.
"You never are in the mood Shepard, personally I prefer Alenko he was charming."
John felt all the blood rushed to his head after hearing those words came out of her mouth. "What the hell you just said?"
Miranda looked at him intently, "Shepard you're jealous?"
"Something happened between you and Kaidan?" John asked angrily.
"Calm down Shepard, nothing happened between Alenko, and I, I 'm only saying that he's more charming than you. I'm not stupid. I know you'd kill me if, I had something to do with your boy, and about your posts they are restricted, but I can fix it if you help me with something."
"You have some nerve to ask for my help."
"Alenko was going to help me. I have a problem with my sister."
"I'm not Alenko, I will not help you," John shouted.
"All right, then I will not be fixing you posts. Shepard what happened with Kaidan was not something personal I was only take orders. "
John hesitated for a moment, and then he rubbed his neck, he had to be smart with her, and think about Kaidan first. She had control of damage the man he loved if she wanted to. "Okay I'll help you with your sister."
"Thank you Shepard. I need to get her out where she is, and put it in a safe place, that my father won't find her."
"Send me the details."
"I will, also I will send you the details of how to extract the control chip of Alenko head."
"You will do that?" John asked with surprise.
"Yes, Alenko is a good person the time we work together he behaved very well with me."
John could not help but smile because he knew that his Kaidan was a good person. "Thank You." John turned.
"You really love Alenko."
John turned around again, "I think that was clear when you brought Kaidan back if not, you have not done so. Kaidan Alenko is the only thing I have in life." John left the room and headed towards the principal battery room where Garrus was.
"Garrus."
"Oh hey Shepard I was wondering when you would come by to talk to me."
"I don't talk much those days Garrus; I'd rather be alone, when we are not on ground missions."
"Joker told me you had it changed, but I didn't know how much into now."
John stood in front of him, leaning against the wall with his arms folded. "Grief changes you, and I had a lot of pain, anyway, I'm glad to have you with me."
"Always. When Kaidan find me it was confusing he didn't remember me, and I didn't believe it was him."
"I imagine, you saw how impact me meeting him after," John sighed. Still hurt to remember Kaidan's death," his death. Garrus you don't know what my life was those two years. The only people who helped me were Kaidan's parents. "
"Yes, I knew that you spent time with them."
"I lost the meaning of life."
"Now that Kaidan is back, I hope you can catch up my friend. I know that with time, he may regain his memory."
"I hope that too, well, I just wanted to say that although you don't see me a lot in the hallways, if you need me I'll be in my cabin."
"Shepard, do not forget we're your friends."
"Noted."
John went to the elevator when he saw Jack. "Hey Jack."
"Hey Shep, when Alenko coming back?"
John did not like the question. "Why?"
"Oh, nothing, he's nice."
John just rolls his eyes up then headed toward his cabin. His computer was already running, so he checks his messages, smiling at the message of Kaidan.
**Kaidan.**
**You don't know the joy it gives me to see your message. Miranda had me blocked my messages, but we could reach an agreement so that she fixes that problem.** **She also told me she will give intrusions to remove that chip control your head**
**You do not know how happy you make me fells to know that you could remember that day, which was so important to us. I wish you by my side; I spent two years alone, where my only company was my bottle of whiskey. When I lost you, I thought I had lost all chance of being happy, and during those two years, there was no one in my life. During that time, I didn't dare look at anyone, I stops feel like a man the pain I was feeling was so great that the only thing I felt every time I got up, it was a death wish. It hurt to breathe; it hurt every morning awakening, knowing you were no longer there with me. Now it hurts to know you're alive, but we have to be away for a while**
**If only you could remember, as we were alone, you gave me peace that I need right now. I feel estrange, for two years I isolate myself from everybody, now I have to go back to get used to dealing with people.**
**How's your mom? Tell her I miss her. Here, you have a few fans, which will not stop telling me how nice and charming you are. I think I'm jealous. Kaidan I want to continue what we had before, I want to help you remind us. Do not forget, I need you. Do not worry about me; I 'm better now that I know you're alive.**
**John**
After sending this message John takes off his shirt, and leaned back on the bed. I took her hand to her chest as well as Kaidan, he used to. It had been so long since the last time that he felt the urge to have sex like this. He had wanted to feel Kaidan's caresses on his skin. He wanted to feel again. John let out a growl of frustration.
He looked down at him, he had fucking erection, and worst of all was that I had the urge right now could not wait, so he took off his pants, his underwear lower. He closes his eyes, and began to stroke faster, the Kaidan thinking, remembering the way Kaidan touch him, in the way Kaidan makes him moan on bed. It was good to feel a bit again, because what he was feeling now, it was nothing compared to what Kaidan, made him feel.
"Kaidan ..."
When he finished, his body felt satisfied, but his desire to have the man he loves was still there, but at least now John knew he could feel again.
5. Chapter 5
John was feeling nervous standing in front of the house of Kaidan's parents, just two days ago he had completed his mission. He rang the doorbell. His hands felt sweaty thinking that he was going to see Kaidan again. He was nervous about it, he only hoped they were at home. When he talks to Anderson he had told him that, Kaidan was still at home with their parents. Kaidan training it was complicated for his lack of memory and the best person to train him would have to be him.
All the way he was thinking what he would say to Kaidan, when he saw him. He could not believe how desperate he was to see him again, to have him in his arms. John Shepard had never imagined that one day he'd be desperately in love by a man, after having had so many lovers in his life.
Also, he couldn't deny that, after two years he was willing to be naked in his arms. Of course, if Kaidan needed time he is going to give to him. He was willing to give the time Kaidan need. Other than that, John was going to spend those months off training, care, and win his lover again, with the difference that, now he knew exactly what he wanted, to spend the rest of his life with Kaidan.
During these two years John didn't dare to look at anyone, no one drew him as a man. Or maybe, the pain didn't let him find someone else. Besides he wasn't an easy man, he didn't let anyone get close to him, Kaidan was the only one who could break down that barrier, which he used to wear.
After a moment, Kaidan's mother opened the door, "Sonia." She immediately gave him a hug.
"Shepard it gives me so much joy to see you son!"
John felt happy, he loved Kaidan's mother like the mother he never had. "How are you?"
"Better now that I see you, but coming inside. Kaidan didn't tell me that you would come today."
"He does not know is a surprise," john said looking around the house for Kaidan.
"He's in the bedroom. Shepard Kaidan isn't feeling well."
"What's wrong?" John said alarmed.
"He's very depressed the lack of memory affected him a lot. He feels lost, confused. Seeing you will make good to him, "she has explain him carefully.
"Do not worry I will take care of him, tell me where is your husband?"
"Traveling as ever."
After talking with her for a moment, John directed towards Kaidan's room. He entered without knocking. Kaidan was reading a book. "Hey handsome," John said from the doorway smiling at him.
Kaidan immediately leave the book he was reading on bed and then immediately went to John, "John!" He hugged him tightly.
John put his arms around stroking his back as he had done so many times. He couldn't avoid the tears; he had longed to hug Kaidan again for so long. "You look good Kaidan," John said shakily.
Kaidan pulled away slightly to look at him, "John why you are crying?"
"I'm sorry Kaidan. I'm happy to have you in my arms."
"The last time you wrote you didn't tell me you were coming," Kaidan said touching his cheek wiping his tears with his thumb.
"I wanted to surprise you," John said with a huge desire to kiss him.
"You know, your eyes are beautiful I love the color remember me of the sea."
"You always told me that. Kaidan how are you?" John asks him. He grabs him by the hand and leading him to the bed, sitting both at the end of it.
"A little lost, but now that I see you I feel better."
John stroked his cheek, then his lips with his finger. For a moment, he just looks at him. He had dreamed of this moment all these months after he saw him on the Horizon. He was remembering the moments that they lived together, and now that he had his Kaidan in front of him, he doesn't know how to act. If Kaidan had his memories, he would have kissed him already, but he could not stand a rejection of the man he loved dearly. "Kaidan can I kiss you?" he asked looking at him lovingly.
"You don't have to ask John, my lips are yours."
John didn't wait a moment more, he kissed him gently, trying to hold the desire and passion that he felt for him. He can forget that they were in his parents' house. His lips taste just as good as ever. John broke the kiss for a moment, savoring his lips, and then he kissed him again. "Kaidan," he muttered. John heard footsteps in the hallway, and stop kissing him.
"Sorry for interrupting, Shepard you are going to stay?"
"Ah, I love too, but I don't know if you have the space; the house has two rooms only," John replied to Kaidan's mother who looked at him tenderly.
Kaidan grabbed his hand, "we can share the room."
John couldn't avoid blushing, "is depends on your mother," John said, a little embarrassed.
"No problem with me. I love that you stay here son, I'll go make dinner."
John stood up quickly from the bed, "Kaidan are sure?"
Kaidan looked thoughtful for a moment, he didn't understand the attitude of John he seemed more confused than himself. "What's wrong? I thought it was what you wanted."
John rubbed his forehead then looked at him with sadness, "you don't know how I miss you, how I annealed your touch, if I lie in that bed with you tonight, I do not know if I can contain myself." He knows himself very well, and I felt he feel Kaidan's touch on his skin, he knew very well that he would lose control.
Kaidan get up the bed in approaching him, "Commander, you do not have to contain yourself, I want you, besides, I remembered that first night together." Kaidan said blushing.
John grabbed his cheeks look at him stray in his eyes, "I don't want you to be with me out of pity-"
"Stop." Kaidan walked away from him. "You know I don't remember much of you, but you're pissing me off. You have not seen yourself in a mirror, you're a very handsome man, your fascinate me."
John quickly approached on hugging him from behind, "do not be angry with me I beg you."
Kaidan felt his embrace, but at the same time felt his despair. He put his hand on the back of John's head, and sighed as he felt his lips kiss his neck. "John."
"You and I were intense Kaidan," John turn him around, "tonight I'll take you to a place where I used to go to think about you, to remember, to mourn your absence."
"Please do not cry, you'll make me cry."
"Okay, let's go with your mother, I have to pick up my suitcase I leave in the shutter."
"You will stay a while?"
"That we need to talk, on Monday I would like you come back with me to our apartment."
"Yes."
"Good I was afraid you'd say no."
"Why?" John listen, I don't have all my memories, but what little I remembered it served me to realize where my place. "
"Where?"
"By your side."
* * *
John spent a fabulous time with Kaidan's mother and Kaidan too. Sonia prepares an apple pie, which was delicious. The three were chatting a while. Sonia spoke of his fear about Kaidan coming back to the Alliance, and that something can happen again to Kaidan. He understood her fear, because he shared that fear too, but this time, he wasn't going to let anything happen to Kaidan, whether that means, even if he would have to keep him out of the battlefield. He couldn't lose him again; John would not survive if he lost Kaidan again.
"I give you my word Sonia; I will not let anything happen to Kaidan again." John assure her.
"I know Shepard; I know how you love my son and you Kaidan you need to be good with Shepard he suffered a lot for you."
"Mom I know. John I swear she loves you more than me. She just goes around talking about you, I think I'm jealous."
John put his arm around Kaidan kissing his cheek. "Do not say that your mother loves you. The thing is that she gave me lots of love, and much help when I lost you, she was the mother I never had," John said looking at her tenderly, he had never met a woman as wonderful as she is.
"I can say I win another child. I'm going to sleep now I'll leave you two alone. "
"We're going out for a while," John says.
"Okay, at least its summer and it's not cold outside."
They went outside, and John grabbed his hand. "Let's walk."
"Many times while I stay here at your parents' house in the evening I went out for a walk.
They walked in silence for a while, John still could not believe that Kaidan was at his side, that after having lost the meaning of life he begun to live again. He thanked God for having restored tranquility to his life. Kaidan was his tranquility, his peace.
The two arrived at the beach which was closed, but the watchman knew Shepard, and let them enter inside. They walked until they came near the water, and then they sat in the sand. John spent his arms around Kaidan.
"I always came here to think. I knew you liked the sea because you told me. Here I could find a little peace inside the hell that I was living without you."
"John you don't have to talk about it."
"I need to do it Kaidan. You were always someone I could trust. Besides being my lover, you were my friend. You don't really know how much I loved you, and yet I still love you Kaidan. When I lost you I lost the most valuable thing in my life, it was you," John said shakily then paused to kiss his cheek," there wasn't a day I will not think of you. I hit rock bottom I was always drunk, moody, depressed, I hated myself for not die with you. "
Kaidan didn't see his face, but he knew that John was crying because he felt the tears on his cheek. He felt a great pain to hear a man like him, admit how much he suffered.
"I'm right here John."
"And I will not let anything happen to you again Kaidan I'll never let your separate yourself from me again you understand me."
"We're soldiers-"
"No!"
Kaidan chose not to fight with him. "Okay. Tell me something. Do you fix things with Joker?"
John didn't answer him right away. He left the Normandy without saying a word to Joker. John didn't want to see him again. He didn't know why he couldn't forgive him.
"No."
"John please does not hold grudges. Joker appreciate you like a brother he is suffering for you indifference toward him."
"I can't forget him, because of him I lose two years of my life without you, please don't ask me to do it."
For now Kaidan leave things like that. "Tell me about us."
For a while, John you told him how crazy they used to be together. How he'd always making him blush with his daring. How they fought against what they felt. It was beautiful to remember those times now without pain. Then John lay him in the sand the looked at him intently for a moment. He took his hand to the buttons of his shirt. "Can I?"
"I told you a while ago, you don't have to ask permission."
John unbuttoned his shirt, biting his lips tightly. He passes his hand over his chest, "two years wishing to have you back." John unbuttoned his shirt, and then grabbed Kaidan's hand leading to his chest and let out a sigh. "... Oh Kaidan."
Kaidan saw him on the verge of tears again, and quickly took his hand behind John's head pulling it towards him, to give him a deep kiss. He had noticed that John yet was still suffering, and he didn't want that, he wanted to try to make him happy.
John ended up lying on top of Kaidan. He wanted to be gentle with him because he had long repressed desire, and he didn't want to be rough, but Kaidan was making it difficult for him. John put his hands on his waist tightening feeling Kaidan's hands caressing his back under his shirt. John wanted to possess him now; when he hears him groan beneath he moved his hips provocatively. John knew that they were alone on the beach, the watchman was at the entrance, but he did not want something fast. John wanted to love him all night. "Kaidan let's go ..."
"Here ..."
"Kaidan Damnit!"
"Fuck me here John," Kaidan demanded.
John can't stand any more in left than a minute John undressed him, he didn't care about the sand he only wanted to be inside of him as before. "Oh God Kaidan we are in a public place."
"No one is here, besides who would dare to fight with the great Commander Shepard, I've heard the stories."
"I love you Kaidan ..."
"I know I do too John since I saw you on the Horizon, I knew I was yours."
"Before or after you pointed to me with your gun?" John said laughing.
"Hey, you did it first."
"Fair." John kissed him again, once he was leaving his passion run free. After a few hours, the two returned to the house to take a shower. In the bathroom John began to lather him. He notices the marks on his back. Passing a finger over the lines, "they were not there before."
"They are there for my implants."
"Kaidan I have something to tell you."
"There's something bothering me. I found an email; about something that is happening in one of the Cerberus base, but it was coded I couldn't read everything. I want to investigate when we return."
"Okay."
John began to lather the bottom, listening to him let out a moan then he took his hands toward the front down to his cock. "You are hard for me again Lieutenant?"
"Yes, I can also feel you Commander Shepard."
John captive his lips with his own, "you want to do it again?" john muttered between her lips while rubbing it gently.
"Yes ... Yes ..."
"You know Lieutenant, even without memories you are still the same greedy as ever." "You don't like it?"
"Love it..."
A while later John was curled up in his arms, stroking his wet hair as often as he used to do. The two were naked in bed enjoying the warmth of their bodies. He saw Kaidan take his hand to his mouth placing a kiss making him smile. "Kaidan you don't remember anything more?"
"Well, no ... only blurry pictures, I do not distinguish who they are. If I think about a lot, I just end up with a headache."
"When we come back, we'll go to Huerta memory Hospital, the doctor there will be able to remove the chip, and so you can see any doctor help with you lack memory."
"It will cost a lot?"
"Kaidan, I'll cover the cost don't worry about that," John kisses the top, or his head. "I love you."
"Me too. Thank you."
"Why?"
"For not forget about me all those years."
John looked at him, "how can I forget you, when I love you forever."
6. Chapter 6
**After a few glasses of wine this is what inspired me ... I hope everyone like it.**
I love you always forever, near and far, closer together
Everywhere I will be with you, everything I will do for you.
You've got the most unbelievable blue eyes I've ever seen…
Donna Lewis.
Kaidan awoke with John movements in bed. It looked as he was having a nightmare. Kaidan shook him gently. "John."
John woke up a little hectic. He looked at Kaidan, and immediately grabbed his cheek kissing him deeply. "You are here," John muttered between his lips crawling on top of him.
Kaidan felt John trembling in his arms. "Yes ... I am here John wait." John body was sweaty and cold. He was kissing him with despair.
"I need to feel you." John said as he tried desperately to remove his underwear.
"John ... please waits love."
John tries to control his breathing, then he pulls away from him and sat on the bed covering his face with his hands. He had been having nightmares for a while now. Most nights he relieved that bloody day in his mind. Event though the he has Kaidan back the nightmares never stopped.
He could not describe what he was feeling to relive the most terrifying day of his life. He wanted to forget not remember that day almost every day. The nightmare was quite real, he might keep seeing Kaidan, burn or die suffocated as once he told Joker it was something horrible.
"I need a drink." He said after a while.
"John is three in the morning -"
"I..." John got up from the bed put on a shirt. He headed to the living room then to the bar grabbing the bottle of whiskey.
"No," Kaidan grabbed the bottle from his hands.
"Kaidan pleases."
Kaidan put the bottle down then cradled John in his arms. This wasn't the first time the he wake up like that. while they stay in his parents' house, and the few days that they were in the apartment almost every night was the same, John woke shivering, and sweaty, then hug him into he falls asleep.
Right now he could feel John desperation. Kaidan didn't have to ask what his nightmares were about because he known that the nightmares were about him. He had not wanted to talk about it, but it was time to do it. Also, he knew of John problem with alcohol, and the least thing he wanted was that John started drinking again. "John you're so cold, let's go to the fireplace I will light the fire." Kaidan leave John on the couch, turned on the fireplace, the he went to the kitchen to make something hot for them, and then he bring a blanket.
Kaidan did not know how to help him and calm his fears down. He didn't know how to make him feel that he was alive, and that wasn't going anywhere, but he hated seeing him like that. The two of them sat down on the couch. "John talks to me."
"Almost every night I have nightmares about your death." John said shakily.
"I thought so," Kaidan saying to him. John was leaning against him. He stares to stroke his cheeks gently feeling him relax. "Hey my handsome Commander, I'm here."
"I know, but I don't know what happening to me, or rather I know what is happening to me. I still can't forget those years of hell that I lived without you." John can't forget that damn day he let his lover die alone. He took the cup to his mouth, letting out a sigh of relief as he felt the hot liquid in his throat.
"You want to see a doctor?" Kaidan ask him trying to find a solution to his torment.
"No, Kaidan I saw one and didn't help me. I just need a little time, and you my love." John put the cup down he turn around, then started to kiss Kaidan's neck. "I need your affection, your love."
Kaidan smiled stroking his back, "you got it. You know what we have to do."
"What?" John asks him let out a groan when he felt Kaidan's hand touching his ass.
"Go out."
"Where you want to go?"
"Surprise me."
"You know, I've never seen you in a suit. I think we can go shopping tomorrow. Next week I have to take you to the hospital, and then start your training. This weekend will go out to have some fun for a while I think we both deserve." John bit his neck listening to him moan. "Do you like that?"
"No, bite me harder." Kaidan challenge him. In the short time they had been together, Kaidan had realized that John liked challenges in bed.
John grinned. "I have to admit, I love the new you."
"Why?"
"You used to be shy Kaidan tell me about how shy I used to be."
"Very Shy, but I will tell you story's about that, but later not now." John grabbed Kaidan's hand and led it towards his cock. "Touch me; I need you to touch me like that ... Ah yes ..." John moaned as he felt the warmth of his hand.
* * *
_Kaidan was in his apartment reading book thinking about his Commander. He left Anderson office, and went to his apartment, after which Anderson granted him a few days off, like the entire crew of the Normandy after finished with Saren. John was still in talking to Anderson, the two could talk for hours, and Kaidan knew Anderson was a father to his commander._
_He would have liked to have waited for john, but surely he had other more important things to do than be with him in their free days. They had been together all this time, so maybe his Commander needed his space, even though, the last time they were together was a few weeks ago, and Kaidan was dying to be with him again._
_He hardly concentrates on what he was reading he wanted so bad to call John. Also, his parents wanted to see him. He miss his mother like crazy, maybe he would go over next weekend to see her. Kaidan hears the doorbell ring then he put the book aside and went to open the door, finding the angry face of his commander. "John what are you doing here? He asks John, surprised to see him at the door, but happy at the same time to see him._
_John enters in with a small suitcase. "So Lieutenant it mean all this time I was a hobby for you?"_
_Kaidan closed the door, and quickly approached him with a beaming smile on his face, gave him great happiness to see him he trying to grab John by the waist._
_John put his hands in front. "Lieutenant no, answers my question."_ _You can notice that the Commander was irritated by his angry tone._
_Kaidan chuckled. "How can you think that?"_ _Kaidan couldn't hide that he loves to see him occasionally angry, because his beloved Commander looked more handsome than he already was._
_"Well let me see, I left the Anderson office, looking for you, and you couldn't even wait for me to leave the office. What, do you have something better than me waiting for you?" _
_Kaidan realized that he was not joking; his commander was furious and jealous. That side of John was unknown for Kaidan, all this time his Commander had loved to him. "John," Kaidan grabbed him by the waist, pulling him toward abruptly. "Are you jealous?"_ _Kaidan ask him without hesitation. To think that his commander was jealous of him, told him much of what John felt for him._
"_Yes," John quickly replied without hesitation_
_"From who, if you know that you're the one I want ... I just thought you wanted some privacy, now that we're off duty." Kaidan try to explain to calm his anger._
_John put his hands around Kaidan. "You thought wrong, if the only thing I want is to be next to you, and spend those days on leave loving you every day, of course if you let me stay with you."_
_Kaidan put his hands around his neck. "Of course I want you to stay with me Commander Shepard. Which part of my apartment you want to see first?"_ _Kaidan asked with a grin. He already knew the answer to his commander would give him._
_"The bed ..." John said before attaching his lips to his._
_Kaidan took him to the bedroom then saw him looking the room a little pensive. "John-"_
_"You think you can please me in something tonight?"_
_Kaidan approached him, unbuttoned the top buttons of his shirt, and then brought his lips to John's neck. "Tell me how I can please my Commander."_
_For a moment, John couldn't speak just feel Kaidan's lips on his neck, and his hands unbuttoning his pants. Kaidan was driving him crazy. Kaidan Alenko made him forget who he was, a hard man, feared by all, but with Kaidan he's weak. "John?"_
_"Oh yes ... Go out with me tonight."_
_"John you know I don't-"_
_"Please Kaidan, I'm tired that we hide our relationship, humor me, you know I please you in everything you want."_
_"Not all."_
_"What do you mean?"_
_Kaidan pushed him on the bed then knelt to remove his shoes, and then began to remove his pants. "I want to fuck you now, then tonight Commander, this is my condition."_
_"Kaidan."_
_"So, what's your answer?"_
_"Damnit, you abuse that you know I 'm crazy for you ... Okay you win, but be gentle with me Kaidan, I never."_
_"What?" Kaidan interrupted him quickly moving away._
_"That surprises you; I've never let anyone fuck me I always liked to be in control." _
_Kaidan started to remove his belt, "Take off your clothes Commander today I will be in control."_
_'Kaidan!"_
_"Now."_
_"Damnit Kaidan, the things I do for you."_
_Within a few minutes, Kaidan was up on top of John, kissing his entire body, making his Commander, moaning loudly. Kaidan cry out when he pulls his hair. "John." _
_"Damnit you're driving me crazy."_
_"Hand me the lubricant."_
_Kaidan daub lubricant on his finger, then tended beside John, "Open your legs." Kaidan introduced his finger inside him. "Kiss me." Kaidan demands. Just a few months ago Kaidan knew nothing of sex, and now he was an expert. John taught him absolutely everything, to the point of making John tremble with pleasure as now._
_"Kaidan, please ..."_
_"Okay."_
_Kaidan positioned himself between John daub lubricants on his cock then he opened John's legs... "You are ready for me?" John answered him with a wink. Kaidan enters him gently at first then increase his pace. His commander always was demanding on the bed, but in spite of the pain he felt at first now he was been more demanded. John ass was feeling tight, and Kaidan wanted to scream with pleasure._
_"Kaidan yes baby like that."_
_Kaidan lay on John, demanding his lips kissing him passionately. Those moments with John were priceless for Kaidan. Having John Shepard moaning loudly in his ear, it was a feeling that he couldn't describe._
* * *
John looked at Kaidan, who was looking at himself in the mirror without saying a word for several minutes; the red dots in his eyes were glowing more then ever. John shook him gently. Kaidan snaps grabbing John by the neck tightening.
"K... Kaidan," John attempts to push him without hurting him. "Kaidan!" John yells at him. Kaidan gaze was empty; it was like the being he love wasn't present.
Kaidan took a step back looking at his hands, and then looked at John breathing heavily. "John!"
"Kaidan ... what-"
"I... I lose control of my ... I... I was remembering something, and suddenly I felt the desire to kill you... sorry, sorry ... I'm sorry ... Please John -"Kaidan said with despair when he realized he was about to kill the man he loves.
"NO!" John grabbed him tightly, "don't ask forgiveness it isn't your fault. Right now we are going to the hospital, I need to have you removed that chip." John said worriedly. If he saw Miranda again in front of him, he would kill her. She was the culprit of all, she and Cerberus.
"NO ... John, please no tonight."
"But -"
"John I beg you I want to enjoy tonight with you."
"Okay but tomorrow I will take you to the hospital." For a while, John stayed hugging him he knew very well what just had happened. He knew he didn't end on good terms with the illusive man when he sends him to hell, after destroying the Collectors' base. The Illusive man wanted to retain the base, but John's destroyed, and that infuriated him.
"John I love you."
"I love you too my love," John was saying while cooing Kaidan in his arms. "You want us to stay in the apartment? "
"No, John was dead for two years I want to live a little, humor me."
"Similar words I told you once."
"I know, that it what I was remembering, that day you came to our apartment, the day you let me ... you know ... " Kaidan blushed.
John grabbed his chin lifting his head to look at him, "Hey handsome, do you want to do it tonight?"
"Would you allow me?"
"Kaidan you know, I am yours body and soul my love. You can do with me whatever you want."
"Sometimes I wonder how you are in battle, when the only thing I ' have seen, well, except for what happened on the Horizon, is a divinely loving man."
John smiled. "If you could remember everything, you would realize that you turned me into the man I am today. Now let's go, the site that I'm taking you it a bit far from here. "
An hour later they arrived at the restaurant, where they were taken to a table which was more removed from each other and the place was darker in the VIP. The place was beautiful.
"How you do this?"
"Being Commander Shepard has its advantages. Incidentally," John grabbed his hand. "You look so handsome tonight."
"You too."
The evening was divine John felt happy; it had been long time ago that he didn't feel like that. With Kaidan, he could talk about anything for hours. He was a little fascinating responding Kaidan's questions he wanted to know everything of that life he doesn't remember. For a while, John told him about their missions with Saren. Thank God they were far from the other tables because Kaidan was laughing fascinated with the things that John was telling him. The way they used to meet secretly, or all the times John made him feel ashamed when he openly flirts with him.
"John, why didn't you fall in love again?"
John looked to the side for a moment, remembering. There were many times he went to a bar to drink into to be totally drunk. Many times someone offer to have a good time with him, but he could not do it. The pain he was feeling at the time was stronger than the desire of his body.
"John-"
"Oh, Sorry. Kaidan I'm not a man who can be easily open to anyone or trust anyone. I'm a complicated man; you were the only one who over looks all my faults. Besides no one can be compares with you. "
"Talk to me about what you did after you left me in Anderson office?"
John really did not want to talk about those months. He didn't get along with his crew only with Garrus, and Joker. "I do not want to talk about it." John grabbed his hand. "Tell me what you felt when you woke up.
"Confused lost. I didn't know who I was. Miranda's voice right through the Comm guided me to reach Jacob... "
John felt despair, to hear him speak of about he went through in Normandy. As Garrus, and Joker's support him.
They left the restaurant going toward the street; they decided to take a walk for a while, despite the fact that the night was cloudy. Kaidan grabbed John's hand, because he did not care what people think about him or about his relationship with another man. He doesn't care if people thought he was weak, for behaving lovingly with the person he loves. The only thing John care was to be happy with him, now that fate had returned them the opportunity to be happy again.
John knew it was strange that a man like him could feel that kind of feeling as he felt for Kaidan. He liked the fact that they were both unique. That fate separated them, and the same fate met them again.
Suddenly it started to rain they rushed to an empty building, where they began to watch the rain while John hugged Kaidan he kissed his cheek.
"You know, once I thought of killing myself. Kai I was so empty, nothing ... inspired me to keep going. You were and are my soul mate." John sighed turning him around. "I had a dream where you were asking me to move on with my life, but I couldn't do it Kaidan. I was weak. I... I didn't count on falling in love like that. Damnit; I didn't count on losing you. Why did you leave me?" John asked with his eyes full of tears,
Kaidan didn't know how to answer something he didn't remember, but now he felt desperate to see him like that. "I don't remember why I did it, perhaps because I love you too much, but what I can say is that I would do it again to save your life."
John stared at him. "That will never going to happen, I told you that day on the beach, and I'll repeat to you I will protect you with my life if necessary."
John kissed him intensely. He felt the cold breeze wrap their bodies. He listen the rain fall. His body started to feel warm with Kaidan's caresses on his back. It was late, and the night was darker than ever. John took Kaidan slowly without breaking the kiss inside the empty building, leaning him against a wall.
John didn't have to ask Kaidan if he wanted to make love, he could feel his wishes in his kisses and caresses. A few minutes later they were making love in the dark of the night, there was no moon, no star that night, there were no witnesses to the act of love, it was only themselves, and the rain that would not stop falling on the contrary was now falling more heavily..
"I love you until the end of time Kaidan.
"I love you beyond infinity ..."
"Let's make a promise ... Wherever you go I go," John said.
Kaidan, stared at him analyzing the meaning of those words, "wherever you go I go."
"We will never say goodbye ..." John said.
"Never ..."
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multiple layers of epigenomic information are being mapped at rapidly decreasing cost using chip - seq , medip - seq , rrbs - seq , bisulfite - seq , rna - seq , small - rna - seq , dnase - hypersensitivity - seq , 3c - seq , 5c and other * -seq assays and their * -chip cousins .
integrative analysis of epigenomic information has so far focused on multiple layers of epigenomic information within individual sample types1
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the most recent achievement in this regard is computational inference of a code - book of chromatin states5 defined by combinations of histone marks . until recently ,
epigenomic information was only available from a few samples , but the situation is about to change .
the systematic sampling of a diversity of cell types by the nih epigenomics roadmap intitiative6 and by the increasing applications of * -seq assays by the wider research community is likely to produce on the order of hundred epigenomes within a year .
the dna sequencing cost , which is still limiting for the adoption of * -seq assays is halving every six months .
this strong and steady trend is enabling mapping of epigenomes in the context of smaller , frequently disease - focused projects .
the ever denser sampling of the space of epigenomic variation by large and small projects alike is opening unprecedented opportunities for discovery through comparative analysis of epigenomes .
comparative analysis of epigenomes has two clear precedents analysis of genomic variation and evolutionary conservation and analysis of perturbations of gene expression patterns .
methodological achievements such as gene set enrichment analysis7 , and the connectivity map8 point to analogous opportunities in the analysis of epigenomic perturbations . yet
epigenomes come mostly in the form of quantitative measurements at various levels of resolution , from the basepair - level resolution of methylation levels detected by whole - genome bisulfite sequencing , to the > 100bp level resolution maps of medip - seq methylation maps or histone marks 9 . unlike the gene - centric measurements expression levels , epigenomic signals are spread throughout the genome and not uniquely attached to any specific genomic element .
epigenomic variation spans unusually wide physical and time scales and cuts across a variety of biological processes ( fig .
1 ) . many molecular processes , including transcriptional regulation , splicing , dna recombination , replication , and repair10 leave footprints within multiple layers of epigenomic information .
epigenomic diversity spans multiple time scales , ranging from short - term physiological processes such as memory formation11 and cell differentiation12 , to long term processes such as aging13 and evolutionary variation14 .
additional dimensions of epigenomic variation are influenced by genetic , environmental , disease - associated and experimental perturbations . in the following we first review prospects for two specific applications of comparative analysis of epigenomes and then consider relevant computational and cyberinfrastructure challenges .
waddington 's iconic epigenetic landscape ( fig 1 ) provides a visual analogy for understanding cell differentiation in systems biology terms .
the ball on the top is a cell at a particular point in a multi - dimensional phase space ( state space in modern systems biology terms ) .
each dimension in the state space represents a quantitative measurement of a molecular state such as the expression level of a gene , degree of methylation of a particular enhancer , promoter , or other chemical modification such as acetylation of a histone tail in a particular nucleosome .
waddington 's trick was to reduce the state space that has billions of dimensions into a three - dimensional representation that still captures the two key aspects of the dynamics of the system the bifurcating branching pattern and canalisation ( the degree of stabilizing constraint acting along particular trajectories , referred to as
deep valleys indicate a high degree of canalisation while shallow valleys indicate a low degree of canalisation , and therefore an elevated sensitivity to perturbations due to environmental influences or mutations .
an interesting question is whether the epigenomes from a diversity of related cell types will provide sufficient information to infer the bifurcating branching patterns of the epigenetic landscape , as illustrated in fig 1 . while the question is far from being settled , recent studies of differentiation mediated by the polycomb - trithorax system provide hints that this will be possible .
it is now recognized that many cpg island genes developmentally regulated by the polycomb - trithorax system in embryonic stem cells reside in the bivalent or poised state defined by the presence of both activating h3k4me3 and inactivating h3k27me3 marks15 .
the understanding of the epigenomic footprint of the polycomb - trithorax system was recently applied to identify an extensive h3k27me3 program shared by pancreatic beta cells and acinar cells , reflecting their common developmental history16 . in sharp contrast to the extensive h3k27me3 program indicating endodermal pancreatic origin of beta cells , their gene expression signature largely resembles that of ectoderm - derived neural tissues .
the study provided a definitive example of an epigenomic signature of cell lineage control by showing that the neural expression program was co - opted during late pancreatic cell differentiation through selective activation of a small number of transcriptional regulators involving removal of inactivating h3k27me3 marks .
interestingly , in this case not only was the reconstruction of the lineage informative but so was the deviation from the bifurcating pattern . assuming that epigenomes contain sufficient information to reconstruct the presumably bifurcating patterns , the question of methodology arises .
this method was fruitful in recovering evolutionary branching patterns of speciation based on genomic sequence , and with some adaptations to epigenomic data , may prove useful for inferring epigenetic branching patterns of cellular differentiation .
epigenome comparisons will deepen our understanding of consequences of genetic , environmental , and disease - related perturbations ( fig 1 ) .
comparisons of epigenomes following such perturbations are likely to provide insights into the mechanistic basis of their phenotypic expressions . for example , a sequence variant mimicking the epigenomic effect of a drug may point to the drug target or drug 's mechanism of action .
the pervasiveness and nature of effects of human genomic variation on the epigenome are currently just beginning to be understood18 , with the exception of relatively well understood genomic variants causing human diseases .
two types of such variants are known to exist those acting in trans via changes in epigenome maintenance such as the rett and icf syndromes , and those acting in cis such as the fragile x and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy ( fshmd ) .
a key question is how frequently do sequence variants cause changes in the epigenome ? even subtle mutations in trans may affect the whole epigenome and therefore be detectable
. the detection of epigenomic phenotypes of mutations in cis will be aided by the proximity of the mutations and their phenotypes , as is the case in the analogous context of eqtl mapping .
the information about dna sequence variation provided as a side - benefit of * -seq assays provides an exceptional opportunity to understand the effects of genomic variation on the epigenome . in heterozygous snp loci , the
the epigenomic differences between two alleles ( homologous chromosomes ) may be sequence dependent , i.e. may associate with a sequence variant on the same chromosome .
the sequence variant may in this case even be the cause of the allele - specific epigenomic change .
an opposite situation , due to imprinting , may be recognized by an allelic flip
a situation where two alleles at a specific locus display reverse biases in two samples due to reversed parents of origin
. the first high - resolution genome - wide survey of sequence - dependent and allele - specific methylation in humans was reported earlier this year19 .
a large fraction of this variation was not attributable to imprinting or x inactivation , and is therefore likely due to sequence variants acting in cis .
this indicates that epigenome comparisons may shed light of the functional consequences of an increasing catalogue of sequence variants within the > 98% non - protein - coding fraction of the human genome . in this regard ,
a specific plan has been proposed20 to utilize the epigenomic allelic imbalance data to identify snps of functional significance within critical regions detected by gwas studies .
a recent study21 provides indirect evidence that the effects of copy number variants on the epigenome may be widespread .
the study reports that the effects of copy number variants on gene expression are not limited to the genes within copy - altered loci , as commonly assumed .
in fact , most of the genes affected reside far away from the structural alteration , leading the authors to hypothesize that the effects of structural variants may be mediated by local changes in chromatin structure .
an inherent challenge for epigenome comparison comes from the fact that epigenomic signals are not as structured as is the sequence of letters of genomic dna or the set of quantitative measurements of gene expression obtained by a gene chip experiment .
the level of resolution of epigenomic signals varies either due to the nature of the assay from the basepair level of resolution of methylation levels of specific cytosines determined by bisulfite sequencing to the at most hundred basepair level of resolution of medip assays or is inherent as is the case for modifications of histone tails which do not correspond to any specific basepair of genomic dna .
one is as averaging signals over specific window sizes or over genomic features such as exons , introns or enhancer elements .
another alternative is the natural parsing of epigenomic signals into discrete peaks a solution suitable for punctate peaks such as trimethylation of h3k4 but not suitable for the broad peaks associated with many other signals such as trimethylation of h3k36 .
there will likely be numerous ways in which the genome - wide signals will be transformed into a set of numbers for epigenome comparison , each transformation being suitable for specific set of purposes .
one can envision two aspects of comparison similarity search and detection of specific differences . regarding the similarity search , using whole - genome comparison as an analogy
unlike genomic sequence , which provides a convenient concept of locality in the one - dimensional basepair coordinate system , epigenomes may benefit from being compared through a prism of non - contiguous loci such as those containing binding sites of specific master regulators , sets of genes related to a particular differentiation pathway or gene elements such as promoters .
interpretation of specific differences detected between two epigenomes will depend on our understanding of the natural variation in the signal .
in analogy to dna sequence comparisons , we need to understand which loci are conserved and which are under looser constraint .
the differences of the same magnitude in constrained loci would then be interpreted to be of potentially higher functional significance than those at inherently variable loci .
gradual accumulation of data will solve this problem but probably not in a definitive way since variation may be highly context - dependent variation during development in a particular cell lineage may for example have very different meaning than physiological variation in a different lineage or variation due to aging .
one consequence is that the differences detected at a certain level of analysis will be open to context - dependent reinterpretation with accumulating data .
the issue of standards for representing , visualizing and sharing the results of comparisons will inevitably arise ( denoted as data level 4 in box 1 ) . like genomic sequence
, epigenomic signal differences may be projected in the one - dimensional basepair coordinate system .
on the other hand , like the results of a gene expression array experiment , they may also be meaningfully summarized as a set of numbers obtained by one or the other transformation of the genome - wide epigenomic signal .
the comparative interpretation of epigenomic signals will also pose a number of technical and engineering challenges that are often grouped under the term cyberinfrastructure .
this includes the standards , resources , and tools for computer - aided discovery , data sharing and collaboration over the web .
the problems of high - volume data capture , visualization , interpretation and reuse are currently recognized as key limiting factors across scientific disciplines22 . a comprehensive review of specific bioinformatic cyberinfrastructures23 summarizes the state of the art as an archipelago of isolated systems .
the first step in this direction is to develop a unifying framework for the multiple layers of heterogeneous information generated by the
data standards see data levels in box 1 -- are emerging in coordination between the pilot tcga , 1000 genomes , encode , and the nih epigenomics roadmap projects .
the abstract data levels codify commonalities across the diversity of assays and technologies . another important element of cyberinfrastructure are metadata standards .
one example is the sra xml schema developed by the ncbi and adapted by the nih epigenomics roadmap initiative for epigenomic data .
the metadata is a key requirement for reuse of epigenomic data in the public domain for comparative analyses because it provides the biological and experimental context in which the data was generated ( box 1 ) .
this problem may be tackled by encapsulating all aspects of in - silico analyses in the form of workflow descriptions ( box 1 ) and distributing them in conjunction with analysis results as metadata ( box 1 ) .
epigenome comparisons and higher - level interpretations will be intensive in terms of data storage and computing power .
the use of multiple data and computing resources that are geographically distributed over the web and of cloud computing and programming frameworks such as gatk25 will be required . as the diversity of derived data and knowledge increases , advanced knowledge representation and exchange methods such as the rdf derived in the context of the semantic web will be increasingly applied26 . for a more complete list of infrastructure requirements and concepts relevant ( but not necessarily specific ) to epigenome research
we refer the interested reader to box 1 . how will a cyberinfrastructure be used to specifically facilitate epigenome comparison ?
2 illustrates a hypothetical scenario where a number of projects , possibly involving clinical researchers utilize a hosted ( web 2.0 ) service to process epigenomic data to perform comparative analysis .
software - as - service is appealing because a minimum of local resources may be required .
this is particularly important for adoption of epigenomics in the context of translational and disease - focused studies where local bioinformatic resources and expertise may be limited . in this scenario
, many projects utilize shared remote compute hardware ( cloud computing ) and well - tested pipelines with built - in quality characterization steps that take in sequencing data ( data level 0 ) as it is delivered from the sequencers and generate epigenomic signals at the level of individual samples ( data levels 1 - 3 ) .
tools for comparison against the human epigenome atlas and possibly other types of visualization and analysis are provided . upon publication , the data is deposited to ncbi geo or sra archives but also included in more specialized data- and knowledge - bases such as the human epigenome atlas .
the data is re - usable because of attached metadata which provides the record of the original experiment , including valuable details about the sample and assay performed .
the higher - level analyses , typically reported in journal publications , are reproducible using workflows attached to analysis results .
one open issue is to identify the best way of involving the research community in the continued development and maintenance of data- and knowledge - bases such as the human epigenome atlas .
such resources will provide essential context for interpretation of newly obtained epigenomes . to stimulate the contribution of smaller projects to this data- and knowledge commons , in close collaboration with the ncbi , the nih epigenomics roadmap consortium is developing standards for epigenomic metadata and defining reference pipelines for uniform processing and characterization of quality of a variety of epigenomic assays .
the mapping of the bifurcating tree of cellular differentiation will provide a new key reference for understanding organismal development .
precise and comprehensive mapping of epigenomic perturbations will reveal consequences of genomic mutations and environmental influences on human development and disease .
one more specific set of challenges is to develop conceptual and computational approaches for comparative analysis of epigenomes .
another , more general set relates to the engineering of a cyberinfrastructure , including shared data- and knowledge - bases that will scale with the unprecedented volume of data and diversity of applications .
the components of the emerging cyberinfrastructure are organized around six general requirements listed in the first column . | pubmed |
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entry into and exit from mitosis is driven by oscillation in the activity of the cyclin - dependent kinases ( cdks ) ( morgan , 1997 ) .
cdk1-cyclin b phosphorylates target proteins playing key roles in nuclear envelope breakdown , chromosome condensation , and remodelling the actin and microtubule cytoskeletons . as a consequence ,
a bipolar mitotic spindle structure is formed , upon which the chromosomes become captured ( foley and kapoor , 2013 ; tanenbaum and medema , 2010 ) .
cdk1-cyclin b also phosphorylates and inhibits the activity of proteins required in anaphase in order to promote central spindle formation and cytokinesis ( jiang et al .
, 1998 ; mishima et al . , 2004 ; mollinari et al . , 2002 ;
as cells enter mitosis complex , regulatory networks ensure the rapid and timely accumulation of these phosphorylations .
primarily , cdk1 is controlled by the wee1 and myt1 kinases that inhibit its activation and the cdc25 phosphatases that relieve this inhibition ( ofarrell , 2001 ) . in metazoans , there is an additional level of regulation involving the pp2a - b55 and pp1 phosphatases that remove cdk1 phosphorylations ( bollen et al . , 2009 ;
glover , 2012 ; mochida and hunt , 2012 ; wurzenberger and gerlich , 2011 ) .
pp1 is directly phosphorylated at t320 , resulting in the inhibition of its activity and binding to phosphorylated inhibitor 1 ( wu et al . , 2009 ) .
in the case of pp2a , cdk1-cyclin b activates the greatwall / mastl protein kinase ( yu et al . , 2006 ) , which phosphorylates and activates endosulfine ( ensa ) and arpp19 , small heat - stable inhibitors of pp2a - b55 ( archambault et al .
, 2007 ; gharbi - ayachi et al . , 2010 ; mochida et al . , 2010 ; rangone et al . ,
together , these mechanisms ensure that cdk1 activity undergoes a rapid switch - like transition at the onset of mitosis ( krasinska et al . , 2011 ) , and
cdk1 phosphorylation events are no longer opposed by counteracting phosphatases and , therefore , also rapidly accumulate .
exit from mitosis is triggered by anaphase promoting complex / cyclosome ( apc / c)-dependent ubiquitylation and proteasomal degradation of cyclin b and securin ( peters , 2006 ) .
this results in a drop in cyclin b and securin levels and the activation of the protease separase that cleaves the cohesin rings linking sister chromatids ( gorr et al . , 2005 ;
, 2007 ; holland and taylor , 2006 ; stemmann et al . , 2001 ) .
as the chromosomes segregate , there are large changes in spindle architecture and a microtubule structure , referred to as the central spindle , which serves to direct the position of cell cleavage and cytokinesis by recruiting the polo - like kinase 1 ( plk1 ) , is created between them ( neef et al .
, 2007 ; petronczki et al . , 2007 ; santamaria et al . , 2007
prc1 is a highly conserved component of the anaphase central spindle , required to promote anaphase spindle elongation , and stabilize and organize microtubules in an antiparallel overlapped fashion ( walczak and shaw , 2010 ) .
this activity is inhibited in metaphase cells through phosphorylation at t481 by the cdk1-cyclin b mitotic kinase ( jiang et al . , 1998 ; mollinari et al . , 2002 ) .
in addition to this inhibitory control , prc1 is subject to activating phosphorylation by plk1 at t602 that accumulates in anaphase human cells ( neef et al . , 2007 ) .
in budding yeast , the dephosphorylation of the prc1 ortholog ase1p is mediated by the phosphatase cdc14p ( khmelinskii et al .
, 2007 , 2009 ) . given that mitotic kinase activity falls during mitotic exit , cdc14p substrates become dephosphorylated at different kinase activity thresholds in an ordered series ( bouchoux and uhlmann , 2011 ) .
although there is some evidence supporting a role for cdc14 family phosphatases in metazoan mitosis ( gruneberg et al . , 2002 ;
2011 ) , other studies have indicated that it is not essential for cell division and , instead , functions in the dna damage checkpoint signaling pathway ( mocciaro et al . , 2010 ; mocciaro and schiebel , 2010 ) .
therefore , alternative phosphatases must regulate mitotic exit in human cells , and various lines of evidence indicate members of the ppp family of enzymes fulfill this role ( bollen et al .
mitotic exit in mammalian cells can be induced by cdk1 inhibition when cyclin b degradation is prevented ( potapova et al . , 2006 ) yet persists when both proteolysis and phosphatase activity are blocked ( skoufias et al . , 2007 ) , showing that phosphatase regulation is a central determinant of mitotic exit control . while cyclin b is degraded in anaphase , pp1 autodephosphorylates at t320 and subsequently dephosphorylates bound inhibitor 1 to become fully active ( wu et al . , 2009 ) .
pp1 has generally been implicated in the removal of cdk - phosphorylations at mitotic exit ( wu et al . ,
2009 ) , although the precise targets remain , with a few exceptions ( qian et al .
, 2011 ; trinkle - mulcahy et al . , 2006 ; vagnarelli et al . ,
other studies have shown that pp2a - b55 is required for the removal of some cdk phosphorylations at the metaphase - anaphase transition ( mochida et al . , 2009 ) specifically for the reassembly of the golgi apparatus and nuclear envelope in telophase ( lowe et al . , 2000 ;
the other major isoform of pp2a in mitosis , pp2a - b56 , has not been implicated in anaphase regulation but , instead , protects centromeric cohesion from premature release in prophase through to metaphase ( kitajima et al . , 2006 ;
2006 ) and promotes the formation of stable microtubule - kinetochore attachments ( foley et al . , 2011 ) . to date , the metazoan phosphatase required for the regulation of prc1 with the analogous function to budding yeast cdc14p has not been found .
the correct timing of prc1 dephosphorylation with respect to separase activation is critical for allowing chromosome segregation to complete before central spindle formation is triggered .
therefore , the characteristics of a candidate prc1 phosphatase would need to comply with these timing requirements . as described previously , the literature provides two alternative pathways centered about pp1 and pp2a that could carry out this function , and this is investigated here .
to identify prc1 phosphatases active during mitosis , we fractioned extracts of nocodazole - arrested cells by ion exchange chromatography .
then , these fractions were incubated at 4c with recombinant prc1 phosphorylated at the t481 cdk site or the t602 plk1 site ( figure 1 ) .
this analysis revealed a single peak of prc1-pt481 phosphatase activity from fractions e13-e17 ( figure 1a ) , matching the elution profile of pp2a catalytic and regulatory subunits ( figure s1 available online ) .
previous work has found that t602 phosphorylation does not accumulate on prc1 phosphorylated by cdk1 ( neef et al . , 2007 ) , suggesting that the phosphatase may recognize this dual phosphorylated form of prc1 and remove the t602 phosphorylation .
when a prc1 pt481-pt602 substrate was used , pt602 phosphatase activity was observed in a peak spreading from e11 onward ( figure 1c ) , matching the profile of pp2a - b56 ( figure s1 ) .
these findings indicated that one of the pp2a subtypes is the pt481 cdk site phosphatase .
furthermore , they suggested that a second form of pp2a , possibly b56 , is a pt481-dependent pt602 phosphatase .
when taken together , these two activities provide a means for ensuring the switch in prc1 phosphorylation seen at the metaphase - anaphase transition ( figure 1d ) .
then , a two - stage small interfering ( sirna ) screen was performed in order to identify the specific phosphatases acting on prc1 .
the subclass of ppp enzyme was defined by first screening catalytic subunits , and then a secondary screen was performed with only the regulatory subunits for that enzyme class in order to define the specific holoenzyme complex .
the pp6 catalytic subunit ppp6c provided a positive control , given that this is known to act as a specific phosphatase for aurora - a pt288 ( hammond et al .
this approach showed that pp2a was the phosphatase acting on both the pt481 and pt602 sites , given that the removal of ppp2ca and ppp2cb , but not other catalytic subunits , stabilized these phosphorylations ( figures 2a and 2b ) .
the addition of okadaic acid to equivalent samples at cell lysis showed that samples all start out with the same level of prc1 phosphorylation ( figure 2a ) . in the case of pt481 , it was possible to define a pp2a - b55 holoenzyme comprised of the ppp2r1a scaffold , ppp2r2a regulatory , and the ppp2ca or ppp2cb catalytic subunit ( figure 2c ) . for pt602 ,
the further definition of specific subunits proved not to be possible , suggesting there may be redundancy between two or more forms of pp2a .
altogether , these results support a model where pp2a - b55 is the major phosphatase opposing the cdk1 phosphorylation of prc1 , whereas additional forms of pp2a act on pt602 ( figure 2d ) .
direct confirmation of this model was achieved with purified pp2a - b55 and pp2a - b56 holoenzymes ( figure s2a ) .
purified pp2a - b55 was titrated in order to yield the same level of activity as mitotic cell extract at 4c and 30c ( figure s2b ) ; then , the amount of pp2a - b56 matched to this ( figures s2c s2d ) .
this analysis indicates that 7.4 ng of pp2a - b55 and b56 holoenzyme are present per g of cell extract .
dephosphorylation time courses showed that this matched amount of purified pp2a - b55 ( figures s2b s2d ) had the same level of activity toward prc1 pt481 at 4c as mitotic lysate , and this was greatly increased at 30c ( figures 3a and 3b ) .
an equivalent amount of purified pp2a - b56 ( figure s2d ) was unable to dephosphorylate pt481 ( figures 3a and 3b ) .
however , this treatment downshifted prc1 , indicating that pp2a - b56 acts at another site on prc1 .
then , the activity of both pp2a - b55 and pp2-b56 was tested on the other forms of prc1 .
although neither enzyme showed high activity toward prc1 pt602 , both enzymes were able to dephosphorylate t602 in the dual - phosphorylated prc1 pt481-pt602 substrate ( figures 3c and 3d ) .
therefore , pp2a - b55 is both necessary and sufficient for the dephosphorylation of the prc1 cdk1 site at t481 , whereas the t602 plk1 phosphorylation can be removed by either pp2a - b55 or b56 contingent on the presence of phosphorylation by cdk1 at t481 .
it is known that pp2a - b55 is inhibited in mitosis through the action of the ensa pathway ( castilho et al .
, 2009 ; mochida et al . , 2009 ; vigneron et al . ,
2009 ) , so the results described thus far with mitotic cell extract create an apparent paradox . during mitosis
2006 ) , which phosphorylates its substrate ensa . in turn , phosphorylated ensa interacts with pp2a - b55 and inhibits its activity ( gharbi - ayachi et al .
therefore , this inhibitory pathway must decay in vitro in order for pp2a - b55 activity toward prc1 to develop .
consequently , prc1 pt481 dephosphorylation only occurred after a lag period of 15 min ( figure 4a ) , whereas the dephosphorylation of aurora - a pt288 by pp6 commenced immediately . during this initial 15 min of incubation
, ensa underwent a downshift ( figure 4a ) due to the dephosphorylation at the greatwall / mastl site at s67 ( figure s3a ) .
this could explain the delayed dephosphorylation of prc1 pt481 , given that the initial inhibition of pp2a - b55 by phosphorylated ensa would be lost after 15 min of incubation .
to test this idea , extracts were prepared from mitotic cells depleted of ensa , the closely related factor arpp19 , or greatwall / mastl ( figures s3b and s3c ) .
as expected , the depletion of greatwall / mastl resulted in the loss of phosphorylated ensa ( figure s3d ) .
these ensa- and greatwall / mastl - depleted extracts also failed to show the delay in prc1 pt481 dephosphorylation observed in control extracts ( figure 4b ) .
furthermore , the removal of the pp2a regulatory subunits ppp2r2a ppp2r2d stabilized both prc1 pt481 and ensa phosphorylation ( figure 4b ) , indicating that pp2a - b55 is the ensa phosphatase in this system . given that arpp19 was not detected ( figure s3e ) and that arpp19 sirna had little effect ( figure 4b ) , ensa is the major target of greatwall / mastl in these cells .
studies using xenopus egg extracts have shown that , at high extract concentrations , pp2a - b55 inhibition is maintained ( mochida et al . ,
2010 ) , and the human cell extract system used here displayed similar properties . only at extract concentrations lower than 20
mg / ml was there measurable prc1 pt481 phosphatase activity , which became maximal at 10 mg / ml ( figures 4c and 4d ) .
many of the phosphoproteins detected by a pan - cdk site antibody showed either no change on extract dilution or increased signals at low extract concentration ( figure 4c , arrows ) .
notably , the cdk1 site on ppp1c t320 showed little turnover at all extract concentrations tested ( figures 4c and 4d ) .
furthermore , mass spectrometry indicated that the ps23 cdk site on ensa was not dephosphorylated ( figure s3a ) .
these results agree with other evidence that pp2a - b55 is not the sole cdk1-counteracting phosphatase during mitotic exit ( mochida et al .
in addition , they demonstrate that prc1 is a specific target for pp2a - b55 and suggest that prc1 dephosphorylation can only commence once the ensa / greatwall ( eg ) pathway has been inactivated through a feedback loop where pp2a - b55 promotes ensa dephosphorylation ( figure 4e ) .
this raises the interesting possibility that the eg pathway may impart specific timing properties to pp2a - b55 activation during exit from mitosis . to establish the consequences of the pp2a - b55/ensa / greatwall ( beg ) pathway for mitotic exit
, we created a model of the known network of regulatory interactions ( figures 5a and s4 ) . in this model , both pp2a - b55 and separase , the protease responsible for cohesin cleavage and anaphase initiation ,
are inhibited by the action of cdk1-cyclin b. for pp2a - b55 , this is due to the activation of the greatwall / mastl kinase , which phosphorylates the ensa inhibitor ( gharbi - ayachi et al .
, 2010 ; mochida et al . , 2010 ; rangone et al . ,
separase is subject to dual inhibition by cyclin b ( boos et al . , 2008 ; holland et al .
, 2007 ; holland and taylor , 2006 ) and securin ( shindo et al . , 2012 ; waizenegger et al . ,
once the spindle assembly checkpoint is silenced , the cdc20 form of apc / c ( apc / c ) promotes the ubiquitin - dependent degradation of both securin and cyclin b with similar kinetics ( hagting et al . , 2002 ) .
because of their shared properties , these two apc / c substrates are combined in the model under the name of anaphase inhibitors ( ana i ) .
this creates a situation where pp2a - b55 inhibition depends on cdk1-cyclin b activity , whereas separase inhibition is dependent on cyclin b and securin concentration ( figure 5a ) .
stoichiometric inhibition of separase defines a cyclin b threshold below which separase becomes activated ( figure 5b ) .
the correct temporal order of anaphase and central spindle formation requires that the cyclin b threshold of pp2a - b55 activation is lower than that for separase .
this is achieved if a low level of cdk1-cyclin b activity can maintain greatwall / mastl and , hence , ensa in the phosphorylated active state . furthermore , because pp2a - b55 is inactive in m phase and feeds back onto greatwall / mastl and ensa ( figure 4b ) ( gharbi - ayachi et al . ,
2010 ) , a double - negative feedback loop in the beg pathway is created ( figure 5a ) .
therefore , the dependence of pp2a - b55 steady - state activity on cyclin b levels follows a z - shaped curve with low activation and high inactivation thresholds ( figure 5b ) .
mitotic cells occupy the lower right region of this plot , where both cyclin b level and cdk1 activity are maximal , therefore sustaining the inhibition of separase and pp2a - b55 ( dot in the green area in figure 5b ) .
the release of the spindle checkpoint and apc / c activation causes a decrease in both cyclin b and securin levels and , along with separase , reduces cdk1 activity .
given that the separase activation threshold is crossed first , anaphase onset takes place while pp2a - b55 is still inhibited by phosphorylated ensa through greatwall / mastl ( the yellow area in figure 5b ) .
. only once cdk1-cyclin b activity drops below the pp2a - b55 activation threshold does the dephosphorylation of key pp2a - b55 substrates such as prc1 commence ( the red area in figure 5b ) .
the difference in the two thresholds ensures a time delay between the onset of chromosome segregation and other events during mitotic exit , including prc1 dependent central spindle formation ( mollinari et al . , 2002 ; neef et al . , 2007 )
the model also accounts for pp2a - b55 activity in interphase and mitotic entry . in low cdk1 activity interphase cells
, pp2a - b55 occupies its high - activity steady state on the upper branch ( g1 , s , and g2 populate the red area in figure 5b ) .
given that cdk1 activity lags behind cyclin b levels in g2 phase , the inactivation threshold is crossed only during g2/m transition , when cdk1 activity rises abruptly ( the yellow area in figure 5b ) .
therefore , the eg timer module provides a mechanism for delaying the removal of cdk1 phosphorylations during mitotic exit .
this conclusion was confirmed by the numerical simulation of normal mitotic progression ( figure 5c ) .
these are based on the manipulation of the activity of cdk1 independently from the level of cyclin b. first , preventing cyclin b degradation will stabilize the system ( figure 5d ) , whereas the shutdown of cdk1-cyclin b activity with chemical inhibition will create a state where cdk1 activity is lost , but cyclin b levels initially remain high ( figure 5e ) .
the predicted outcome of this latter perturbation is that separase activation will be slightly delayed , whereas pp2a - b55 activation will initiate prematurely in comparison to normal mitotic exit . in this scenario ,
the model predicts accelerated prc1 pt481 dephosphorylation with respect to separase activation . to test this proposal ,
cells were arrested in mitosis with nocodazole . then , nocodazole was removed , and mitotic spindle formation was allowed to proceed at 37c for 25 min . by this stage , most cells had built a bipolar mitotic spindle with attached chromosomes .
then , synchronous passage into anaphase was triggered by the addition of an inhibitor for the mps1 spindle assembly checkpoint kinase ( hewitt et al . , 2010 ) .
this resulted in the degradation of the anaphase inhibitors cyclin b and securin followed by separase activation and prc1 pt481 dephosphorylation and then the accumulation of the anaphase pt602 plk1 phosphorylation ( figure 5 g ) .
as predicted by the simulation ( figure 5d ) , these changes were prevented by proteasome inhibition in order to stabilize securin and cyclin b and , thus , prevent cdk1 inactivation ( figure 5h ) .
in contrast , the addition of a chemical inhibitor of cdk resulted in complete prc1 pt481 dephosphorylation before cyclin b destruction ( figure 5i ) . as a consequence , the prc1 pt602 anaphase plk1 phosphorylation accumulated prematurely and , therefore , overlapped with separase activation ( figure 5i ) .
modeling and experimental data both showed that , under conditions where cdk activity is removed , proteasome inhibition to prevent cyclin b destruction uncoupled pp2a - b55 activation and subsequent prc1 pt481 dephosphorylation from separase activation ( figures 5f and 5j ) .
a plot of the experimentally determined pp2a - b55 activity toward prc1 pt481 and active separase as a function of cyclin b level demonstrated different thresholds for these activities ( figure 5k ) .
importantly , the lower cyclin b threshold for pp2a - b55 activation was dependent on cdk activity rather than cyclin b concentration , given that chemical inhibition of cdk resulted in maximal pp2a - b55 activity at all cyclin b concentrations ( figure 5k ) .
altogether , these results show that pp2a - b55 inhibition depends on cdk1-cyclin b activity , whereas separase inhibition is dependent on cdk1-cyclin b level .
live - cell imaging was performed to examine the order of chromosome segregation and cytokinesis and the timing of prc1 and plk1 recruitment .
this revealed that , although anaphase cell elongation and furrowing follow chromosome segregation in control cells ( figure 6a ) , cdk inhibition perturbed this order ( figure 6b ) .
the recruitment of prc1 to the central spindle occurred prematurely in cdk - inhibitor - treated cells and was followed by plk1 immediately prior to the initiation of furrowing ( figures 6c and 6d ) .
this was in agreement with the accelerated removal of pt481 and the creation of the plk1 docking site on prc1 at t602 ( figure 5h ) .
cell elongation and contraction also commenced prior to the movement of the chromosomes after cdk inhibition ( figure 6b ) .
furthermore , lagging chromatin in the furrow region indicated that chromosome separation was incomplete ( figure 6b ) , consistent with the idea that other anaphase events had been accelerated with respect to separase activation under these conditions . to demonstrate the generality of the model presented here , we simulated the effects of introducing nondegradable cyclin b or cyclin b binding mutant separase .
previous work has investigated the effects of expressing different levels of stable cyclin b on chromosome separation and mitotic exit ( potapova et al . , 2006 ; wolf et al . , 2006
these studies reported that cells arrest in metaphase with cohesed sister chromatids when the level of nondegradable cyclin b is high , whereas moderate levels allow a pseudometaphase state with sister chromatid separation . only at low levels of nondegradable
simulations with the model presented here show that the high condition does not allow separase or pp2a - b55 activation , whereas the moderate
condition permits separase , but not pp2a - b55 , activation and cytokinesis ( figure s5a ) .
only once cyclin b falls to low levels are separase and pp2a - b55 active and are cells predicted to enter a true anaphase state ( figure s5a ) , which is in agreement with previous observations ( wolf et al . , 2006 ) .
a related study has shown that the removal of the cyclin b dependent separase inhibitory pathway has little effect on the kinetics of separase activation when securin is present but results in delayed anaphase spindle elongation .
the model presented here suggests this may be due to altered pp2a - b55 activation and dephosphorylation of the anaphase spindle elongation factor prc1 .
simulations of separase and pp2a - b55 activity were performed with either wild - type separase or a cyclin b - binding mutant ( sa - separase ) to test this idea ( figure s5b ) . in agreement with experimental data ( shindo et al . , 2012 ) ,
sa - separase behaved essentially like the wild - type enzyme because of the securin component in the anaphase inhibitor term ( ana i ) , but separase inhibition of cdk1-cyclin b was lost , potentiating pp2a - b55 inhibition by the beg pathway .
this delays the dephosphorylation and activation of prc1 , thus explaining the anaphase spindle elongation defect observed previously ( see figure 5a in shindo et al . , 2012 ) .
therefore , the proposed model for separase and pp2a - b55 activation recapitulates the published experimental data on nondegradable cyclin b and cyclin b - binding - defective separase ( shindo et al . , 2012 ; wolf et al . , 2006 ) .
the predicted functional consequences of removal of greatwall / mastl or ensa are precocious pp2a - b55 activity , and the premature generation of the pt602 plk1 docking site required for initiating cytokinesis ( figure 7a ) .
this generates a testable prediction that untimely recruitment of prc1 and plk1 should occur in the absence of the eg timer module and be accompanied by a cut phenotype ( bastos and barr , 2010 ; neef et al . , 2007 ) .
the depletion of pp2a - b55 regulatory subunits resulted in premature entry into mitosis ( mochida et al .
2009 ) , whereas the depletion of greatwall / mastl delayed mitotic entry ( figure s6a ) , as expected from the previous work ( voets and wolthuis , 2010 ; yu et al . , 2004 ) . in both cases , the cells formed normal mitotic spindles ( figures 7b7d ) , suggesting that , although the kinetics of mitotic entry are altered , there are no major consequences ( figure 7f ) .
the depletion of pp2a - b56 resulted in a protracted mitotic delay with abnormal spindle morphology ( figure 7e ) , consistent with its function in stabilizing microtubule - kinetochore interactions ( foley et al . ,
2011 ) . when greatwall / mastl - depleted cells exited mitosis , central spindle microtubule bundles formed prematurely between the partially segregated sister chromatids , and the nucleus reformed around this structure ( figure 7c ) .
these changes were accompanied by the premature onset of contractions , and the cut phenotype arising ultimately led to cytokinesis failure in over 75% of cells ( figures 7c and 7f ) .
checkpoint silencing and apc / c activation measured with a mad2 and securin dual reporter cell line were not obviously altered ( figures s6b and s6c ) , supporting the view that the cut phenotype is not due to a separase activation defect .
importantly , securin removal paralleled that of securin and cyclin b measured independently ( compare figures s6b and s6c to figure 5 g ) .
conversely , the depletion of pp2a - b55 regulatory subunits delayed central spindle formation and contraction ( figures 7d and 7f ) due to delayed prc1 recruitment and increased segregation of the chromosomes due to these central spindle defects ( figures 7d and 7 g ) .
imaging of stable cell lines expressing prc1 and plk1 showed that prc1 and plk1 are recruited to the central spindle from 46 min after cells enter anaphase under control conditions ( figures 7h and 7k ) .
depletion of greatwall / mastl resulted in the precocious recruitment of prc1 and plk1 to metaphase spindles and elevated levels of both components at early times in anaphase ( figures 7i and 7k ) .
in contrast , the depletion of pp2a - b55 regulatory subunits resulted in slightly delayed prc1 and plk1 recruitment and reduced levels at later times in anaphase ( figures 7j and 7k ) .
these findings are consistent with a model wherein the inhibition of pp2a - b55 in metaphase is important in order to maintain the full phosphorylation of prc1 and prevent its binding to the spindle .
the release of this inhibition ordinarily delays prc1 dephosphorylation in anaphase until after sister chromatid separation has been initiated by separase activation .
a feature emerging from this work is the delay period between cdk1 inactivation due to cyclin b degradation and the dephosphorylation of a subset cdk sites by pp2a - b55 .
previous work has hinted at functions for greatwall / mastl in the control of cytokinesis and exit from mitosis ( burgess et al . , 2010 ; manchado et al . , 2010 ; voets and wolthuis , 2010 ) ; however , the molecular basis for such a requirement has been unclear , and this is explained here .
the beg pathway ensures a delay in the dephosphorylation of key anaphase targets exemplified by prc1 until after the activation of separase . at the heart of this pathway
lies the eg timer module , which delays pp2a - b55 activation relative to separase - dependant cleavage of cohesion between sister chromatids .
therefore , pp2a - b55 adopts the equivalent role to cdc14p in the budding yeast mitotic exit network or fission yeast septation initiation network ( bardin and amon , 2001 ; mccollum and gould , 2001 ) . without this delay period ,
cell division would be less robust or fail entirely because of the cell division plane cutting through the chromatin .
the model presented here is consistent with the observations that mitotic exit is freely reversible if cyclin b is stabilized by proteasome inhibition ( potapova et al . , 2006 ;
2011 ) , given that the re - establishment of pp2a - b55 inhibition by the eg pathway and the stabilization of the mitotic state are possible under these conditions .
our model also accounts for the failure of sister chromatid separation under these conditions .
moreover , it explains why the partial inhibition of cdk1 in cdc20 knockout cells that can not degrade cyclin b or securin , can be induced in order to exit mitosis when securin is removed and greatwall / mastl is inactivated ( manchado et al . , 2010 ) . under these conditions , sister chromatid separation
is not observed , but our model shows that pp2a - b55 would become activated and drive the removal of crucial cdk phosphorylations and , hence , mitotic exit .
it is important to mention that there are some key differences to the biochemical activity of cdc14p in budding yeast .
careful structural analysis has shown that cdc14p is a proline - directed phosphatase with high specificity toward cdk sites ( gray et al . , 2003 ) . here , we find that pp2a - b55 is able to act on both cdk1 and plk1 consensus sites on prc1 and , therefore , does not have the same restricted specificity as cdc14p .
an additional key finding is that pp2a - b56 can not remove cdk phosphorylations , a view supported by other work ( lowe et al . , 2000 ) .
therefore , the unique property of pp2a - b55 may be its inhibition during mitosis by the eg pathway rather than its substrate selectivity . in turn , pp2a - b56 , which is also required in mitosis and meiosis ( foley et al . , 2011 ; kitajima et al . , 2006
; riedel et al . , 2006 ) , may therefore be under selection to show little activity toward cdk sites .
it has been proposed that the change in cdk1 activity at the metaphase - anaphase transition is too binary ( i.e. , either on or off ) to explain the spatiotemporal pattern of activation described for key regulators of cytokinesis such as prc1 and plk1 ( hu et al . , 2012 ) . however , this suggestion does not allow for the balance of phosphatase to kinase activity during mitotic exit , which results in the dephosphorylation of cdk substrates at distinct thresholds ( bouchoux and uhlmann , 2011 ) .
an additional consideration is the temporal separation of cyclin b degradation , and , hence , cdk1 inactivation , and the subsequent dephosphorylation of key cdk1 substrates by mitotic phosphatases .
in fact , an implicit assumption of the too binary argument is that the dephosphorylation of cdk1 substrates such as prc1 directly matches the inactivation of cdk1 , given that cdk1-opposing phosphatases are unregulated and , therefore , continuously active . as shown here , this view is not correct partly because phosphatases active during metaphase such as pp2a - b56 can not remove cdk phosphorylations ( figure 3 ) .
the separation of cdk inactivation and dephosphorylation by pp2a - b55 is achieved in the case of prc1 , and most likely other key substrates , by means of the eg pathway .
the picture developing is one where mitotic exit in mammalian cells is under the control of multiple phosphatases of the ppp family , although , as discussed elsewhere , many questions remain to be answered ( glover , 2012 ; mochida and hunt , 2012 ) .
importantly , the data presented here suggest that pp2a - b55 removes only a subset of cdk phosphorylations during mitotic exit , including those on prc1 .
although pp2a - b55 becomes active in mitotic cell extracts due to the decay of the eg pathway , mitotic cdk phosphorylations on pp1c at t320 , and those detected by a pan - cdk site antibody are not turned over ( figure 4c ) .
interestingly , in both cases , these phosphorylations were lost in cells at the metaphase - anaphase transition ( figure 5 g ) .
this is consistent with the view that additional phosphatases , including pp1 , promote mitotic exit , as suggested previously ( wu et al . , 2009 ) .
pp1 and pp2a - b55 are both under tight regulatory control , and understanding the properties of these regulatory networks will be necessary for explaining the ordered series of events in mitotic exit .
microscopy , the purification of recombinant prc1 substrates and pp2a holoenzymes , phosphatase assays , and details of the beg pathway model and simulation are described in the supplemental information .
hela cells were cultured in growth medium ( dulbecco s modified eagle s medium containing 10% [ vol / vol ] bovine calf serum [ invitrogen ] ) at 37c and 5% co2 .
stable cell lines expressing egfp - tubulin and mcherry - histone h2b , egfp - mad2/mcherry - securin , and egfp - prc1 and mcherry - plk1 were produced and imaged as described previously ( bastos and barr , 2010 ; zeng et al . , 2010 ) .
for synchronization , cells were treated for 1820 hr with 2 mm thymidine and washed three times in pbs and twice with growth medium .
hela cells were seeded at a density of 125,000 cells per 10 cm dish in 8 ml growth medium and left to adhere for 24 hr prior to sirna transfection .
then , cells were incubated for 54 hr followed by 18 hr in 100 ng / ml nocodazole .
mitotic cells were isolated by shake off , washed three times in 5 ml ice - cold pbs , pelleted at 200 g for 3 min at 4c , and lysed for 15 min on ice at 1,000 cells/l ice - cold mitotic lysis buffer ( 50 mm tris - hcl [ ph7.35 ] , 150 mm nacl , 1% [ vol / vol ] igepal , 1 mm dithiothreitol , and protease inhibitor cocktail [ sigma - aldrich , p8340 ] ) supplemented with 100 nm okadaic acid as required .
lysates were clarified at 20,817 g for 10 min at 4c , and supernatants were incubated on ice for an additional 30 min before analysis by western blotting .
for dephosphorylation time course assays , 2 15 cm dishes seeded with 750,000 hela cells each were incubated for 48 hr and treated with 100 ng / ml nocodazole for 18 hr . in experiments testing the roles of mastl , ensa , and arpp19 ,
600,000 hela cells were seeded per 15 cm plate then left for 24 hr prior to sirna .
after , 54 hr cells were incubated in the presence of nocodazole ( 100 ng / ml ) for 18 hr .
pooled cells were split into two aliquots and washed twice in ice - cold pbs .
then , cells were lysed on ice in ice - cold mitotic lysis buffer at 1,000 cells/l lysate either containing or lacking 100 nm okadaic acid . at the indicated time points ,
123 l of the minus okadaic acid lysate was added to tubes containing 2 l 0.1 mm okadaic acid ( [ 1.6 m ] final ) in order to stop the reaction .
after 60 min , all samples were clarified at 20,817 g for 15 min at 4c , and supernatants were analyzed by western blotting . for detection of the mastl phosphorylated form of ensa , resolving gel buffer was supplemented with 12.5 m phos - tag ( nard chemicals ) and 100 m mncl2 .
two 80% confluent 15 cm dishes of hela cells were treated with 100 ng / ml nocodazole for 20 hr .
mitotic cells were harvested and washed from nocodazole with prewarmed 37c solutions : three times in 25 ml pbs and once in 25 ml growth medium before resuspension in 7.5 ml growth medium .
cells were left for 25 min at 37c in order to form bipolar metaphase spindles , and a sample was taken prior to the addition of 5 m flavopiridol or 200 m az3146 . at each time point , 525 l of sample was added to 800 l of ice - cold pbs , spun at 200 g for 4 min at 4c , and supernatant aspirated , and cell pellets were snap frozen with liquid nitrogen .
these were subsequently lysed on ice for 25 min in 100 l mitotic lysis buffer containing 100 nm okadaic acid .
the lysate was clarified at 20,817 g for 15 min at 4c , and supernatants were analyzed by western blotting . | pubmed |
What is density in density functional theory?
This may be dumb question. Please bear with me.
[Density functional theory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Density_functional_theory) (DFT) is a successful theory for electronic structure calculations of materials. In DFT, electron density is the fundamental variable that is proven by the [Hohenberg-Kohn theorems](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Density_functional_theory#Hohenberg%E2%80%93Kohn_theorems). However, I find it difficult to understand how density is used to calculate the energy of the system.
In general, number of electrons per volume will provide the electron density. Okay. Now, I consider Hydrogen atom (for simplicity). If I calculate the electron density, in fact, it depends on how much volume is chosen. If I chose a unit volume, its charge density is 1e. If I double the volume, the charge density halves ($\frac{1}{2}e$). What decides this volume? How to chose this volume?
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The *density* in density functional theory (DFT) refers to electron density, which is the object of all DFT calculations. DFT differs from various other wavefunction-based methods which focuses on determining the ground-state $\ce {3N}$-dimensional wavefunction\*, such as the Hartree-Fock (HF) method. Electron density, often denoted as $\rho$ or n(r), refers to the 3-dimensional function of 3 spatial coordinates describing the distribution of electrons in a given system. It is of interest in DFT as it allows us to determine all observable properties of the system without knowing the exact ground-state wavefunction, hence providing great computational ease. The following is the usual expression of electron density (for spin-restricted calculations, for a system of an even number of $\ce {N}$ electrons, which would have $\ce {N/2}$ different electronic energy levels since electrons in the same orbital are considered to have the energy, thus also meaning that we are summing only $\ce {N/2}$ of the different individual densities, and then multiplying by 2) that you would find in resources on DFT:
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\*$\ce{N}$ refers to the number of electrons in the given system. The wavefunction is a function of $\ce {3N}$ dimensions since each electron has 3 spatial coordinates. If spin is considered as a fourth coordinate, then the wavefunction becomes $\ce {4N}$-dimensional. Obviously, such a wavefunction would not be easy to solve for exactly.
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This is where the *functional* in the name DFT comes in. The 1st theorem of Hohenberg and Kohn tells us that:
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What exactly is a functional? A functional is a function of a function. A commonly used functional would be the definite integral. In Kohn-Sham DFT (which treats the system as comprising of non-interacting particles moving in an effective potential), notably the most widely-used version of DFT (another version being orbital-free DFT), the functional can be seen as comprising of three main contributions: 1) kinetic energy of electrons, 2) coulombic interactions between electrons and nuclei, and 3) coulombic interactions between pairs of electrons. However, there are some effects that we would need to take into account. For example, when we consider coulombic interactions of each electron with the electron density (in solving the Kohn-Sham equations), we also include a non-physical self-interaction (i.e. the interaction of the electron with itself). Particles in the system can also undergo exchange interactions and their motions are also correlated (i.e. they are not independent). Hence, another term called the XC (exchange-correlation) functional is also included into the overall density functional expression to account for all these additional effects that have not already been accounted for.
The following is an expression of the Kohn-Sham density functional taken from [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohn%E2%80%93Sham_equations):
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The first term is the electron kinetic energies, the second represents the electron-nuclei interaction energy, the third represents the electron-electron interaction energy, while the last term is the mysterious XC functional.
The site has more posts on the topic which you may find useful:
[Are there any full worked examples of DFT calculations?](https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/14630/are-there-any-full-worked-examples-of-dft-calculations?rq=1)
[Density Functional Definition](https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/51587/density-functional-definition?rq=1)
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Star Fox Caskets
**Disclaimer: I do not own Star Fox. Everything else is fictional. **
Caskets
I've never really told this story to anyone for certain reasons. My friends and I had a mission to investigate a distress signal coming from a planet. However, when we got there we only found this: A spaceship wreck with no crew and three caskets lying up against the craft with the beacon that had sent the s.o.s in front of them. It would become the strangest day of my life when we made the decision to bring the burial items into ours in hopes we could learn something…
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"Ok Fox, they're set," Slippy says as he sets an electromagnetic breaker on each caskets' electrical locks. "In a matter of minutes these caskets will open due to the strong pull of these breaker's massive magnetic force and power of their electricity."
"Are you sure this is a good idea?" Krystal asks Fox, her face is full of concern and warning that disaster may come into play.
"We need to find out where the crew is and from what I figure; these caskets may hold the answer," replies Fox Mccloud.
"But what if that's the crew in there?" the female fox whispers.
The leader of the group looks at his anxious friend. "Krystal, you need to calm down. I know these caskets are scary, but you need to pull yourself together and help figure this out."
"Three, two, one, open sesame," Slippy yells and he presses the button for the electromagnetic breakers, which short-circuit the locks. "They're opening right now Fox."
The caskets pop open, white fog fills the room and disappears because the fans are put on full blast by the leader of the group in the examination room for a few seconds to help create a clear view as to what the lot have come across before being set back to their normal pace. What's inside? Three bodies, all in space exploration costumes. There's silence for a minute, creating uncomfortable feelings for Krystal. Fox leans in to get a better look at the group in the caskets, but something happens. The strangers shoot up out of their dead beds making the leader of the investigation team fall back into his vixen friend's arms.
The trio: One is a man, another a female, the third can't be seen because of a filthy space explorer helmet. All wear astronaut suits with an emblem of a sun with small planets circling it.
"Where are we?" inquires the dirty helmet explorer, who's voice comes out to be male.
"My name is Fox Mccloud and this is my ship, what happened to you?" inquires the male fox.
The filthy helmet figure looks at his other sleepers, which look at him and turn their heads as if they don't understand the question. "What do you mean by "happened to you" Mccloud?"
"Are you from that crashed ship on this planet?" Krystal asks before cloud can say anything, which gives her the attention of the filthy helmet man. "Aren't you from the crew of that ship?"
The filthy helmet explorer is silent along with his comrades. "We are survivors, but only because we have to be."
"So you are from that ship?" Slippy asks scratching his head in confusion.
The filthy helmet figure looks at Slippy and shakes his shoulders up then down. "We are and we are not."
"Can you explain what you mean by this Mr?" Fox trails off; he's waiting for this talker to give him a name to work with.
"My name is Ithlur, Mr. Fox, or do you prefer Mccloud?" replies the filthy helmet explorer.
"Fox is fine, but what do you mean by "We are and we are not," Ithlur?" inquires the male fox.
"My team and I explore the galaxy in hopes of finding new life," Ithlur began; his attention is set on the leader of the ship. "But the life we wish to find must be intelligent and able to work with us because our leaders on our planet want someone that can't help us improve our own."
"Go on," Mccloud says to the explorer of newer beings.
"Sadly we have not found anyone worthy, or should I say sufficient enough to work with that are in different galaxies. They fail all the tests we give them, the questions we must use to make sure that they are not harmful to ours, and the words that prove themselves worthy enough to be called "Allies" in a race against time to make our world stand longer," Ithlur says as if Fox had never spoke at all.
"What sort of tests do you do? What question do you ask? And what words make you decide ally, or not?" Krystal asks; she scratches her head attempting to figure out what the star travelers are looking for in allies.
Explorer Ithlur answers calmly to the vixen in the examination room. "An example of a test we do is that we capture strange species then isolate them together in some place with a one way out that requires team work to leave. Sadly, seventy-five percent end up with either getting into fights because they don't like one another, or they end up having no hope because they can't find the way out together. As a result the groups commit suicide."
"Did you ever tell them it wasn't a test?" Krystal screams; her anger rises in how mad these other life seekers are acting.
"In wars on our planet, no one tells you how to escape when you're a prisoner with a way out that requires cooperation. You can't hate when team work is needed," Ithlur replies.
"Ithlur," Mccloud cuts in before Krystal can make another angry snap at the space explorer. "Are your questions like your tests?"
"What do you mean?" the dirty helmet man asks; he turns his head slightly as if attempting to understand the question.
"Are they stupid questions like, "What would you do if you had to go through this test again"?" Mccloud growls, his own blood boiling right up with his female fox friend.
"And let me asks something Ithlur," Slippy jumps in with his own fire burning of disgust rising up higher and higher, "Do the words you hear, are they unworthy because they don't follow what you go through on your planet? If so, then have you ever considered practical tests?"
The dirty helmet man and his group are silent, yet the look at each other as if lost as to why they're getting this behavior. "Have we not followed our leaders' orders?"
"Yes, we have, haven't we?" replies the female explorer.
"Captain, they obviously cannot comprehend our methods of finding newer races. Should we kill them before they kill us?" says the other male explorer.
"Kill us!" the Fox ship crew screams; alert rises from within this trio in the examination room.
"We have killed others that have failed, but you must remembers that they can also kill themselves. We should not let their bloods be on our hands, they can do it on their own. For now, we must go back to sleep and wait till an intelligent life comes," Ithlur tells his team.
"But captain, what if we never find an intelligent group? We've already killed/abducted many, yet we still haven't found one," replies the female explorer.
"She's right captain, and there's one other thing," says the other male explorer; his head turns to the Fox crew. "We can't get back home to report. Every ship we've had is gone."
"Everyone! Grab your guns! Now!" screams Mccloud.
All of Fox's crew pull out their guns and shoot Ithlur plus his gang. The three bodies fall back into their caskets, and slowly Mccloud takes a look at the shot up foes. He drops his gun, but why? The sight he finds makes him twitch; he doesn't get it right away but slowly the pieces fall into place for him. All the bodies reveal holes full of circuitry, now shot apart and when he lifts off the filthy mask he can get why the helmet had been like so. The head, which has the main works for Ithlur, is broken and as a result it made this man-this robot-lead a group of others like him on a dangerous/murderous rampage to not find life but end it.
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vasoactive intestinal peptide ( vip ) and pituitary adenylate cyclase - activating polypeptide ( pacap ) are vasoactive neuropeptides ( vns ) that have been shown to exist in the mammalian eye in areas such as the sclera , cornea , iris , ciliary body , ciliary process , and the retina.1,2 an important feature of vn receptors is their ability to activate adenylate cyclase ( ac ) to produce cyclic adenosine monophosphate ( camp ) from adenosine triphosphate ( atp ) in the retina of mammals.3 vn receptors are class ii g protein - coupled receptors ( gpcrs ) and are important for regulating levels of atp and camp.4 additionally , atp is a vasoactive signal in the microvasculature of the rat retina5 and camp regulates neurological metabolism by influencing blood brain ( bbb ) and blood retinal ( brb ) barrier permeability , coordination of neuroregulatory pathways , and inducing protection against neuronal apoptosis
. however failure to metabolize atp adequately may result in elevated extracellular atp levels and set in train perturbations of purinergic signaling initiating significant neuro- and retino - toxicity.6,7 pacap also acts as a neurotransmitter in the retinohypothalamic tract mediating photic regulation of the brain s biological clock8 and , along with other neuropeptides , is likely to be of significance in other parts of the eye9 in addition to the retina .
moreover pacap has protective effects on monosodium glutamate ( msg)-induced retinal degeneration10 and kainic acid retinal degeneration.11 pacap and glutamate are co - stored in the retinohypothalamic tract12 and pacap attenuates glutamate - induced neurotoxicity in cultured retinal neurons,13 which suggests that compromise of this vn would have significant detrimental impact on retinal viability and function . as pacap has a role in the relaxation of pericytes , this may form the basis for a diagnostic procedure for diabetic retinopathy.14 in view of the vasodilatory roles of these vns along with hypoxia protection , they may have a place in the prevention of ischemic retinal degeneration.15 vip and pacap are likely to have an important role in retinal development.16 pacap and vip autoimmunity has been hypothesized previously as a causal agent in retinopathy.17 vn function and postulated autoimmunity is an emerging field and may be relevant to clinical ophthalmologists because of the opportunity to develop novel treatments .
for example , peripheral vitreo - chorioretinal dystrophies ( pvcrd ) have been shown to arise from localized reactions , noting that self antibodies were detected in 70% of pvcrd cases with normal levels of immune complexes in the blood.18 antibody - induced apoptosis is a possible mechanism for retinal pathology .
activation of the caspase 3-dependent apoptotic pathway occurs with the resultant effect of retinal photoreceptor cell death , degeneration of the photoreceptor layer , and loss of sight.19 additionally the presence of anti - recoverin immunoreactivity may be a possible causal factor in some patients with retinal pathologies.20 importantly viruses such as coronavirus exacerbate retinal degeneration in murine models with retinal disease ; this manifests as retinal vasculitis and the presence of anti - retinal antibodies.21 acute inflammation and brb compromise occur in the early stages of the disease in these mice while autoimmune reactivity and neurodegeneration are features of the later stages of retinal disease.22 these findings support some involvement of autoimmunity in the mechanism of retinal degeneration .
the significant contribution of camp function in the brb suggests retinal pathologies could involve vn autoimmunity .
stabilization of brb function may be associated with nitric oxide , phosphodiesterase enzymes ( pdes)23 and camp regulation.24 failure to metabolize atp to camp could result in perturbation of purinergic signaling in the retina .
indeed , other causes of atp elevation and subsequent pathology have been demonstrated.25 purinergic activation may promote the effects of diabetes - induced increase in the vulnerability of retinal microvessels and be a previously unrecognized mechanism by which diabetic retinopathy progresses.26 certainly atp participates in bi - directional signaling between glial cells and the retina27 and gliosis may impede recovery from repair of retinal detachment.28 the present hypothesis postulates that camp relies extensively on pacap / vip activation of ac and that compromise of their function would result in impaired camp derivation from atp .
atp is implicated as an endogenous trigger of microglial activation , and reactive gliosis may affect microglia , neurons , and oligodendrocytes.29 microglial activation might be exacerbated under conditions of trauma and hypoxia30,31 and impaired metabolism of intracellular atp may lead to extravasation of atp to the extracellular compartment .
while ectonucleotidases are responsible for metabolizing extracellular atp , its utilization and availability is determined by the balance of release and removal by enzymatic degradation and uptake.32 this mechanism may result in perturbation of purinergic signaling .
theoretically phosphodiesterase inhibitor ( pdei ) therapy may assist in restoring camp levels , however atp toxicity may remain an issue and purinergic antagonists may act to protect retinal neurodegeneration from atp toxicity.33 importantly , pdeis are effective in regulating camp .
interestingly , pdeis also enhance tyrosine hydroxylase phenotypes of dopaminergic cells , which are important during retinal development.34 inhibitors of pde4 could be considered as a candidate for therapeutic drugs to treat diseases associated with disorders of retinal circulation without severe cardiovascular side - effects,35 although care should be taken with the use of pde5 inhibitors.36 nevertheless , a case may exist for undertaking a therapeutic trial of camp - specific pde inhibitors in retinopathies resulting from vn autoimmunity should this pathology subsequently be proven .
a possible association of vn autoimmunity with retinopathy in humans seems plausible and suggests the need for further research .
specific therapeutic interventions may already be available or could be developed for the prevention and treatment of vn autoimmune retinopathy .
recent evidence suggests that vip may be useful in the treatment of experimental autoimmune uveoretinitis ( eau ) .
the possibility of vasoactive neuropeptides acting in a therapeutic context may support the hypothesis of vn impairment as an etiology in retinal pathology.37 | pubmed |
Card Captor Sakura 1. Visions and Dreams
This is my first CCS fanfic so please go easy on me. No flames, my fragile ego wouldn't be able to take it. I don't own Card Captor Sakura all the characters belong to CLAMP. I wished I owned Yue though. : )
For those of you who are familiar only with the English names ( I was once) Here's a handy guide.
Li = Syaoran
Tori = Toya
Those are the only two that appear (or are mentioned) in this chapter. Hope you enjoy the story.
Turncoat
By Yami Yue
Chapter One: Visions and Dreams
Kerberos felt the unmistakable tinge of magic in the air. He looked out of the window and there in the shadows was a lone figure. It stood there as if watching him. Slowly it advanced staying within the shadows. The sun guardian watched in uneasy anticipation as it came closer. Fearing for his mistress' safety he transformed into his true form. Whoever dared to threaten his friend and mistress would have an angry guardian beast to deal with. With the powerful body of a golden eyed lion, and his own magical abilities, Kerberos was not one to be trifled with, especially when angry. The sun guardian closed his eyes to better feel the magical energy in hopes of figuring out who the figure in the shadows was. When he opened them again however, the sight before him filled him with horror. Underneath his massive paws lay an unconscious Sakura. He sprang backwards as though he had been burned. Immediately Yue was kneeling next to her, shielding her unconscious form from Kerberos' view with his angelic wings. The moon guardian looked at Kerberos with his usual unreadable expression on his face. Their eyes met. Kerberos saw in Yue's eyes a storm of emotion. Hurt, anger, fear, and worry were all present. Kerberos looked down at the still form Yue protectively kneeled over. "Forgive me." he whispered then turned and ran out into the night. When next he saw the moon guardian, Yue looked worn. He sat with his back against the wall, his head bowed and eyes closed. He looked like an angel in prayer. As Kerberos padded toward him Yue opened his eyes. "Where's Sakura?" Kero asked softly. "She's gone." Yue replied. The sun guardian hung his head.
Kero sat up, his sleep fogged mind still unable to recall his present location. In an instant, he realized that he was in his makeshift bedroom in Sakura's desk drawer. Quietly the drawer opened and he flew out of it. He landed on the windowsill next to Sakura's bed. He was relieved to see that his friend and mistress was still asleep. As he watched her sleep he marveled at how much she had changed physically over the years. The cute 10 year old girl who had become a cardcaptor of the Clow cards and later their master, had developed into a beautiful young lady of 16. Her once short brown hair was now long enough to reach the middle of her back. Her body still had the trim athletic build but now possessed curves in many places, which the boys liked. Kero actually pitied any guy that Sakura chose to date, he would not only have an angry older brother to deal with but himself and Yue too if he hurt Sakura. Fortunately there was no one to pity ....yet. It seemed the boys were more interested in Sakura than she was in them. Kero wondered if that had to do with her friend Syaoran, who had returned to town to stay a year or so back. He wondered if he and Sakura were more than just good friends. After all, the brat had grown into a hunk. His handsome features and athletic build caught the girls' eyes. Kero smiled at the memory of Syaoran's return. Wonder of wonders the two of them actually had become friends. Kero only called Syaoran "kid" when they were joking around and only then would Syaoran call him a "stuffed animal". Now sufficiently calmed by pleasant memories, Kero contently watched Sakura sleep hoping he would become sleepy. "That's the second time I've had that dream." he thought as he looked outside. "I hope for her sake as well as mine that it was only a dream." He turned to look at Sakura once again. He watched her sleep for a few moments before he decided it was time to try going back to sleep. He flew from the windowsill and gently landed on Sakura's pillow. He cuddled up beside her head and closed his eyes. "For both our sakes, let it just be a dream." he thought as he drifted off to sleep.
Sakura awakened to find Kero lying on her pillow staring up at the ceiling. His features were grim. Before she could ask why he had been sleeping on her pillow Kero noticed she was awake. "Oh, hey Sakura." he greeted. Sakura's confusion deepened. Kero had sounded distracted and that wasn't like him at all. "Are you ok Kero?" Sakura asked. "Yeah, just thinking." he assured her. "You'd better get going or you'll be late for school." Sakura looked at the clock and got out of bed. She quickly went through her morning routine and soon was ready to go downstairs for breakfast. "You want me to bring you something?" she asked. "I'll get something once your dad and brother are gone." Kero answered. "Now go on, I don't want you to be late." "Alright, alright, I'm going." Sakura sighed. "If I didn't know you better I'd think you were trying to get rid of me." she joked as she picked up her backpack. "The day I try to get rid of you Sakura is the day Dash can't beat a snail in a race." Kero responded. Sakura laughed. "See you later." she said then left the room.
Kero was no more talkative that afternoon when Sakura returned home from school. Despite her worry for her friend, that night she fell into an untroubled sleep. Kero however was not so lucky. Kero tossed and turned in his sleep. His tail lashed back and forth, his stuffed animal like features were contorted as if he were in pain. His low muttering and groans woke Sakura. She sat up and listened carefully for the source of the sounds she'd heard. She frowned when she realized it was Kero who was making the noise. "I'd better wake him before he wakes everyone in the house." she thought as she got out of bed and padded over to the drawer where Kero slept. She saw the way her friend thrashed and the pained expression on his face. "He must be having a nightmare." Sakura thought as she gently shook him. "Come on Kero wake up." she whispered. Kero continued to sleep. "Forgive me." Kero whispered, then fell into untroubled sleep. Sakura frowned. "Who was he talking to?" she wondered. "I'll ask him tomorrow. No sense in waking him now." Sakura went back to bed. The next morning when Sakura woke up the first thing she noticed was that Kero was still asleep. "I'll let him sleep a little longer." she decided as she got out of bed and began her morning routine. Afterward she headed downstairs to cook breakfast. Sakura had just finished cooking pancakes when her brother entered the kitchen. She was glad to see he was in a hurry. For once she thought they were going to get through the morning without a fight. "I'm running late again." He muttered, looking at his watch. "I think you're rubbing off on me." He added. Sakura cast up her eyes. "Very funny." Sakura muttered as she poured herself a glass of milk to go with her breakfast. Toya finished his breakfast quickly and put his dirty dishes in the sink. "See you later." He said then turned and headed out the door. Her father was the next to enter the room. "Good morning." Sakura greeted cheerfully. "Good morning." Her father replied as she put a bite of pancake into her mouth. "Has your brother left already?" Sakura nodded as her father sat down to eat. "I'll cook dinner tonight." He said. "I just need you to get everything from the market." "Alright." Sakura responded. He soon finished his breakfast and got up to leave. "See you tonight." He said placing a kiss on her forehead. He then left the house. Soon his car had backed out the driveway and he was gone. Sakura rose from the table and went up to her room to wake her friend. "Kero's probably hungry by now." She thought. "Then again, he's _always_ hungry." To her surprise, Kero was still asleep. She firmly shook him this time and he awoke. "Are you alright?" Sakura asked as the little guardian beast yawned and stretched. "I'm fine." Kero said as he rubbed his eyes." Why?" "It's not like you to sleep in so late." Sakura answered matter of factly. "I guess I was just tired." Kero responded with a shrug. "Come on downstairs with me and I'll make you some pancakes." Sakura said. "You can keep me company while I wash dishes."
Sakura waited until after Kero had finished his breakfast before asking him about his dream. "You were tossing and turning in your sleep last night." She said. "Were you having a nightmare?" Kero sighed "For the third night in a row." he responded " ..at least I hope it was just that." "Do you want to tell me about it?" she asked. Kero closed his eyes and became contemplative for a moment. After a few moments of silence he spoke. "I'm not sure what to make of it." He said. "First, I felt someone's magical energy. I looked out the window and saw a figure in the shadows; it began coming closer. Fearing for your safety I returned to my true form and closed my eyes to better feel the energy and try to figure out who it was coming from. " "When I opened them again…." Kero opened his eyes and looked away from Sakura. "What happened?" she asked softly. "I had you pinned to the floor." He continued. "When I realized what I had done, I released you, but …" he trailed off again. "Is that why you said 'Forgive me'?" she asked. Kero turned to face his friend and mistress. "Yes." He said. "How did you..?" "You were talking in your sleep." Sakura answered before he could finish the question. "What else happened?" "I'm not sure." Kero answered looking away again. " I saw Yue again and asked him where you were. He said you were gone and that's all I remember." He turned to look at Sakura. "You don't think I would hurt you do you?" he asked. "Of course not." Sakura answered. "Cheer up. It was just a dream." I don't think this is just some mere dream Sakura." "Something may be coming our way." He added as he looked into her eyes. "…and this time I may not be there to help you."
To be continued . . .
2. Kero's Illness
For those of you who are familiar only with the English names ( I was once) Here's a handy guide.
Li = Syaoran
Tori = Toya
Yukito (Yuki) = Julian
Turncoat
by Yami Yue
Chapter Two: Kero's Illness
Sakura found it difficult to concentrate on anything the teachers were saying. Syaoran noticed her lack of attention , so when the bell rang signaling the end of the school day, he decided to find out exactly what was bothering her. He tapped her on the shoulder. "Can we study at your house?" he asked, deciding to wait until the class had emptied before asking the real question on his mind. "Even with the review today I still don't think I'm ready for the final." Sakura nodded. "Is something wrong Sakura?" he asked, lowering his voice. "You haven't exactly been yourself today." Sakura sighed. "I'll tell you on the way." she said as they left the classroom. As the walked toward Sakura's home she told him about Kero's dream. Syaoran listened intently as she talked. "He's been so quiet since yesterday, I think it's bothering him more than he wants me to know. I've never seen him this withdrawn before." she finished. Syaoran spotted the grocery store and an idea came to mind. "We could try to cheer him up a little." he suggested. "That store does have a bakery inside right?" he added nodding toward the grocery store. Sakura nodded then smiled. "Good idea, but we'd better be careful how much we get." she agreed. "I don't want a sugar high Kero on my hands." Syaoran smiled at the mental image of a overly hyper Kero. "I think I know just what we should get." he said as a girl passed by just out of earshot. Sakura and Syaoran could feel a magical energy coming from her, and looked to see where it was coming from. They spotted the girl nearby. Her dark brown blew in the breeze as she turned to look at them. Her almond shaped eyes were the color of jade. Though she was the same age as Sakura and Syaoran, there was a presence about her that made her seem older. The mysterious young woman stopped and smiled at them, then continued on her way. "Do you know her?" Syaoran asked. "No." Sakura answered. "I've never seen her before." "Me either." Syaoran said.
They arrived at Sakura's home twenty minutes later, each with a small paper bag in their hand, and Syaoran carried a bag of groceries in his arms. "Kero." Sakura called as she and Syaoran entered the house. The guardian beast was down the stairs within moments. "How was your day?" he asked. "Not bad." Sakura replied. Kero then turned his attention to Syaoran. "Hey Syaoran, What's in the bag?" he asked. Syaoran smiled. "Something I think you might be interested in." the amber eyed teen replied as he opened the bag. Kero looked at him curiously. "See for yourself." Syaoran added as he opened the bag wide enough so that Kero could peer in." Kero's expression of confusion quickly became one of delight when he saw it was pudding. "Pudding!" he exclaimed. "Thanks Syaoran." Syaoran's smile widened at the gleeful expression on Kero's face. Whatever he'd been worried about had definitely vanished from his thoughts for the moment. Sakura cleared her throat returning Kero's attention to her. "Syaoran's not the only one thinking of you today." she said as she reached into her bag and produced a second pudding cup. "Thanks Sakura." Kero cried as he tried to take both cups into his little paws. Sakura laughed and took the bag of groceries from Syaoran. "You two go into the living room I'll bring some tea and a spoon." she said. Syaoran took her backpack from her and went into the living room with Kero. Sakura joined them a few minutes later with tea for her and Syaoran and a spoon for Kero. The guardian beast was soon acting like himself again. Sakura gave Syaoran a grateful smile before the two of them began studying for their finals.
The next day when Sakura returned home from school Kero was watching t.v. "Hey champ how'd finals go?" Kero greeted. "Good, I think I even did well on my math test." Sakura responded. "That's great." Kero said as Sakura joined him on the couch. Suddenly, a wave of pain hit Kero like a ton of bricks. He yelped in pain and began rubbing his head with his paws. He could feel the headache spread as it got worse. "What's wrong?" Sakura asked, watching her guardian with uneasy eyes. "my head." he answered. "It hurts." The pain began to subside until it was nothing more than a dull ache. Kero noticed Sakura's worried expression. "I'm alright now." He assured her with a smile. "Are you sure you're alright?" she asked. "Yes. I ah…" his answer was cut off by another wave of pain. In a heartbeat it was gone. Kero looked to his mistress in confusion. Kero's headache came and went, each time coming back more fierce and painful. Despite all her efforts, Sakura was unable to soothe his pain. "Kero, maybe I should put you to bed." Sakura suggested after a particularly nasty headache had faded away. "I think that might be a good idea." Kero replied weakly and closed his eyes. Gently, Sakura picked up her small guardian and took him up to her room. She laid him in his bed and watched him sleep for a few moments before returning downstairs. Sakura sat down on the couch and put her head in her hands. She sighed as she listened for any sounds coming from upstairs. The house was silent. "Some mistress of the cards I turned out to be." she thought. "I can't even cure a simple headache." Her thoughts were broken by the sound of someone approaching the door. Sakura got up and looked out the window. Yukito, her brother's best friend and Yue's borrowed form was coming up the walk. She opened the door, to Yuki's surprise. He saw her face and instantly forgot to ask how she had known he was there. "What are you doing here?" Sakura asked as she moved aside to let him in. "I came to study with Toya for our test." Yuki answered as he entered the house. "He's not here yet." Sakura said as she closed the door. "What's wrong Sakura?" Yukito asked. "You look worried." Before she could answer, her friend's eyes closed and a pair of snow white wings folded around him. With a flash of light the wings returned and in his place was Yue. A low moan came from upstairs. Yue's cat like eyes looked toward the stairs. "That's what's wrong." Sakura said heading for the stairs. "Kero has a headache that just keeps getting worse." Yue silently followed. Something felt wrong here, but he wasn't sure what.
Kero had managed to climb out of the drawer his bed was in and was lying on the floor, his face contorted in pain. His low moans had suddenly become howls of pain. As soon as Sakura entered the room the drawer she kept the star cards in flew open and the cards emerged as violently as they had the day she released them. They swirled around her as if they knew what was going on. Yue entered in the midst of the chaos. His normally calm and cool expression melted the moment he set eyes on his "brother" lying on the floor writhing in pain. "Restrain him." Sakura said to the angelic moon guardian. "I can put him to sleep with the sleep card." She continued. "It might ease his pain." Yue nodded and wordlessly stepped around her. As Sakura said the familiar incantation to transform her star key into a staff, Yue reached to pick Kero up. Suddenly, the tiny wings on his back began to grow longer and larger. They folded around the tiny guardian enveloping him a feathery cocoon. "Oh great." Sakura muttered. "..as if _little_ Kero with a headache wasn't bad enough." The wings unfolded and grew smaller, revealing Kero's true form. The great lion fell to the floor, tears falling from his golden eyes. His vision was blurred, and his mind dulled by the pain. Yue moved into his field of vision. Kerberos couldn't see him clearly. "An angel?" he rasped. Yue slowly moved toward Kerberos, cautious of the sun guardian's weapons. "No." Yue said. "It's me Kerberos. It's Yue." Kero's eyes widened in fear. It wasn't Yue he was seeing now. Kero saw an angel, but not just any angel, the angel of death. "S..sa…Sakura." he stammered. "Sakura!" "I'm right here Kero." Sakura said stepping from behind Yue. "Help me.." Kero pleaded as he backed away from Yue. Sakura swallowed hard. "What has you so frightened?" Yue asked, his normally cool expression now one of worry. Kerberos looked around as though he was trying to figure out where Yue's voice was coming from. Cautiously Sakura stepped toward the sun guardian. "Kero what's scaring you?" she asked gently. His eyes weren't focused on her now, they were focused on the false angel of death. The pain shot through him again and he screamed and collapsed to the floor. His vision became cloudy and red haze covered all he saw. Yue bent low to whisper something to Sakura, but in his pain induced hallucination Kerberos saw the angel of death leaning towards his mistress as if he were going to take her instead. With a surge of energy he didn't know he still had in him, Kero stood to his feet and leapt upon Yue. The moon guardian had no time to react, in a heartbeat the massive lion's body of Kerberos was on him, effectively pinning him to the floor. Sakura didn't hesitate to act. She tossed the sleep card in the air and touched it with her wand. "Sleep!" she called. A flash of light enveloped the room and the tiny spirit of the sleep card worked it's magic. Sakura watched her guardians anxiously. At first she was afraid it hadn't worked, but then she noticed Kero's powerful muscles began to relax and within moments his eyes began to close. Finally Kero fell asleep, collapsing upon Yue. "Can you lay him on my bed?" Sakura asked. "Yes." Yue replied as he gently rolled Kero off of him. "I have never seen him like this." He added as he stood to his feet. "It was as if he were terrified of me." "Are you alright?" Sakura asked as Yue lifted Kero and placed him on her bed. "Yes." Yue replied. Sakura's staff returned to it's former shape and she returned the cards to the book. Sakura sighed as she closed the drawer. She stood for a moment watching Kero sleep. "Do you mind telling me what that was all about?" Yue asked quietly. Sakura turned to look at him. "Come on downstairs." She responded. "I'll tell you everything I know." Yue silently followed Sakura out of the room. As Sakura turned out the lights, she took one last look at her sleeping friend.
Kero opened his eyes and looked around. It only took a moment for him to realize he was in Sakura's room. The pain in his head was gone now and he was relieved. He thought for sure that it would have killed him. Kerberos tensed as he sensed another magical presence. Quickly, he climbed off Sakura's bed and padded out of the room, his large paws making no sound as he walked down the stairs. Though alert, his mind was still fogged with sleep. He had forgotten that Yue was there. At the moment, the moon guardian was in the kitchen with Sakura watching her cook. Kero walked through the living room towards the kitchen. He tensed when he saw the shadow on the wall. The shadow of an angel. Yue turned his head to look into the living room from where he was standing. He could sense Kerberos was closer. Yue went to the entrance of the kitchen. Kero froze when he saw him, at first glance thinking he was the death angel he'd seen before falling asleep, but that thought vanished as he took in the long white hair and those silvery blue cat's eyes. "How are you feeling?" Yue asked, his normally cool tone was now one of concern. Kero smiled at him. "Much better thank you." Kero replied, but couldn't resist teasing his "brother" "Don't tell me the ice king was worried about me?" he added teasingly. A hint of a smile formed on Yue's lips. "You're too soft as always." The moon guardian replied, then turned and went back into the kitchen. Kero chuckled and entered behind him. "And you're as cynical as always." He responded. Sakura looked over her shoulder as both of her guardians entered the kitchen. "How's your head?" Sakura asked. "Fine." Kero answered, as he sniffed the air. "That soup of yours smells good." He hinted. Sakura smiled. "It won't be ready for a few more minutes." She replied. "I think I'll get some fresh air while I wait." Kero said, turning his head to look at Yue, silently asking him to come. Yue took the hint. "I'll go with him just in case." Yue said. "Alright, just don't stay outside too long." Sakura said. The two guardians stood outside. For a few moments neither spoke. "Promise me something." Kero said. "Of course." Yue responded. "Promise me that if something happens to me you'll take care of Sakura?" Kero asked. Yue nodded. "Are you sure you're alright?" Yue asked. "Yes." Kero answered. "For now." "Earlier you were very frightened of something, what was it?" Yue asked. Kerberos cocked his head to the side, trying to figure out what he was talking about. "When Sakura and I found you upstairs you backed away from me as though you were afraid." Yue prompted. "I must have been seeing things." Kero confessed. "…but at the moment I don't remember what it was I saw." Yue nodded. "Perhaps Yukito should stay the night, just in case." He suggested. Kero nodded in agreement, then stepped closer to Yue and laid his large head against one of the moon guardian's legs. "Thank you." Kero said. Puzzled by his 'brother's" show of affection toward him. Yue didn't respond. Kero smiled at Yue's puzzled expression. "I think we should go back inside before Sakura comes after us." Kero said as he turned to go back inside. Yue silently followed wondering what was going through the sun guardian's mind.
Neither of them realized that they were being watched.
To Be Continued . . .
3. Betrayal
Thank you to Thaliel for reviewing. I'll work on the paragraphs. Thanks for your suggestion.
The traitor is finally revealed. Who could it be? Read on to find out.
Turncoat
by Yami Yue
Chapter Three: Betrayal
The next morning Sakura awakened to find Kero fast asleep in his bed. She decided to wait until her dad and Toya were gone for the day to wake him. He needed his rest. She watched him sleep for a moment, when he shivered. Immediately Sakura pulled his blanket up to his shoulders. Her hand brushed the sun guardian's cheek as she pulled her hand away. She instantly felt added warmth and placed the back of her hand against his forehead. He was burning up. Her eyes widened in shock. Kero had a fever! The card mistress quickly got to her feet and threw on her robe. She headed to her brother's room first, sure that's where Yukito would be, but it was the sound of voices downstairs that drew her attention first. She headed toward the sound of the voices as silently as Kero himself. There in the kitchen was Yukito, along with Sakura's older brother and her father. She had to get his attention or rather Yue's, without peaking the interest of her brother or father. Taking a deep breath she entered the kitchen. "Good morning." She called in greeting. "Good morning." The three men called back. "Yukito I could use your help with something." She said, turning to face him alone. Yukito's alter ego could see the worry in her eyes. "Sure Sakura." Yukito said as he stood and followed her out of the kitchen. Immediately after they were out of sight, Yue returned to his true form. "What's wrong?" he asked softly. "He's worse." Sakura whispered. "I think he's got a fever." Yue didn't reply. He silently headed up the staircase to Sakura's room. She followed and found the moon guardian placing a cool hand against Kero's forehead. "Something doesn't feel right." Yue said. "His magical energy feels…..different." "Could it be what's making him sick?" Sakura asked. "Perhaps." Yue answered. "For now I can only try to cool him down." The angelic guardian closed his eyes and stayed absolutely still. Sakura waited anxiously for what seemed an eternity, though it was only a mere five minutes before Yue opened his eyes and stood. "He should awaken soon." Yue said. "His fever has gone down some, but I'm not sure it will break just yet." Sakura sighed with relief. "Thanks Yue." She said, then kissed him on the cheek. If Sakura had been looking at him a moment later she would have seen Yue blush. "I will be downstairs if you need me." He said, then headed back downstairs and returned to his borrowed form. Sakura took one last look at the peacefully sleeping Kero and decided to shower and get dressed and let him rest.
"Kerberos." A voice whispered. Kero opened his eyes and looked around. He was in Sakura's room but he was the only one there. "Kerberos." The voice whispered again. He could feel an unfamiliar magical presence. "Come to the window." It instructed. The little guardian beast frowned. "Who are you?" he demanded. Suddenly he felt the headache from the day before return with a vengeance. "Ask no more questions." The voice hissed. "Just come." The pain was gone as quickly as it came. Kero was smart enough to realize he had to play along. He climbed out of bed and flew towards the window. He was halfway there when Sakura re-entered the room. "You're up." Sakura said in surprise. The unfamiliar presence vanished. Kero turned to face her. "Did you feel that?" he asked. "What?" Sakura asked. "Did you feel another presence here, an unfamiliar one?" Kero responded. Sakura shook her head. Kero felt tired and sat down on the floor. Sakura noticed his sudden fatigue. "What's wrong?" she asked him. "I dunno. I just feel very tired all of a sudden." Gently, Sakura picked up her friend. She put her hand on his forehead. The fever was gone. "Do you want me to bring you some breakfast? I was on my way downstairs." She offered as she laid him back down in his bed. "Maybe later." Kero said as he closed his eyes. By the time she had placed the blanket over him, the guardian beast was fast asleep.
The whole day, Kero drifted in and out of sleep and ate nothing. Sakura and Yue took turns watching over him. The sun was setting as the two of them sat near Kero's bedside. Suddenly, the drawer where Sakura kept the star cards opened and the cards flew out of the drawer and circled around her. "You're worried too." She said softly as she held out her right hand. "Don't worry we'll figure out what's wrong and get him well again." She said. The cards placed themselves into her hand, regrouping into a deck. She slid the magical cards in her pocket. She sighed as she looked at the clock. "I'd better start on dinner." Sakura said as she stood. "Yue, don't you think you should keep her company?" Kero asked with a yawn as he opened his eyes. "You two don't need to keep hovering over me." He said as he sat up. Yue looked to Sakura who nodded. "I'll be down in a minute." Kero assured him. "Go on." Reluctantly, Yue stood and followed Sakura out of the room. Kero climbed out of bed, feeling like his old self again. He stretched, then turned to go downstairs when the voice called him again. "Kerberos." The voice called, this time very feminine and sweet. "Come to the window." Kero froze. "Not again" he thought. "Come to the window Kerberos. Come and see the beauty of the sunset." The voice said, this time pleading. Kero had a bad feeling about this, still his natural curiosity and the fact that the owner of the voice could inflict very real pain won over his mind and he flew toward the window. "Kero!" Sakura called from downstairs. "Tell her you'll be right down." The voice instructed. Kero blinked in surprise. He was even more surprised at what he did next. "I'll be right down." Kero called back. He'd said it without hesitation, and before he'd realized the words had come out of his mouth. "Someone please tell me I didn't just say that." Kero thought to himself. "Hurry Kerberos." The voice said. "You don't want to keep the young lady waiting." The sun guardian did as he was told. The window opened and down below him was a woman. There was no way he wanted to go out to her in his borrowed form, but the window wasn't big enough for him to fit through in his true form. He'd learned that lesson trying to get into Sakura's home, one rainy night. He watched the woman below. She was standing with her eyes closed. Quickly, he darted out the window and returned to his true form. He glided down to the woman and landed a few feet away from her. "We finally meet." She said turning to face him. Kero didn't reply, instead he studied her. She was the same height as Yue, with a face and body that even the moon guardian would find irresistible. Her most striking feature was her hair. It was long and looked as soft as silk. The woman's hair was a deep red color, such a deep red it was the color of blood. If Kero had been human he would have been very attracted to her. "What do you want with me?" Kero asked, keeping his deep voice low. The woman studied the guardian beast with her gray eyes. Kero nearly shuddered looking at them. They were cold, not a trace of warmth was in them. When she smiled at him it only intensified the effect. She walked toward him, her every move fluid, graceful and seductive. The short tunic she wore only enhanced the effect, making her look like some dark goddess out of a Greek myth. "This is one of those times I'm glad I'm not human." Kero thought to himself as he watched the temptress walk toward him. Every part of Kero's mind was telling him to get away, get back to Sakura, but that stubborn side of him refused to let this woman scare him off, as much as she unnerved him. He was actually tempted to move a few steps back, but stood his ground. Even when she reached him she didn't stop moving. She reached out and touched the massive lion's right cheek, dangerously close to those very sharp teeth. Kero kept his golden eyes on her and stayed in place. "You wouldn't think of doing something foolish, would you?" she cooed. "You weren't thinking of attacking me were you?" "It never crossed my mind." The guardian beast answered honestly. "What do you want from me?" he asked again. "I don't want anything from you." The woman answered as she continued to circle him like a wolf circling its pray, her hand stroking the fur on his back. Still Kero didn't move "What a fine beast you are." She said moving back toward his face again. This woman was beginning to annoy Kero. The woman touched his left cheek this time. "If you don't want anything from me then why did you call me out here?" Kero demanded, still keeping his voice low. The woman crouched in front of him and put her right hand on his cheek. "Like I said I don't want anything _from_ you." She answered. "What I want _is_ you." Her cold gray eyes stared into his golden feline ones. Suddenly, they began to change, a blood red light began to show on the outer edges of the gray irises, gradually coloring her eyes to a blood red. For once in his life Kerberos was terrified.
"Kero!" Sakura called from the kitchen. "What are you doing up there?" She received no reply. "Kero!" Sakura called again. "Perhaps I should check on him. "Yue said. "I'll go check on him. Just make sure the food doesn't burn." Sakura said, then left the kitchen. "Kero." She called as she headed up the stairs. "He must have fallen asleep again." She thought as she opened the door to her room. "Come on Kero, time to wake up. You need to eat something today." She said as she walked to his bed. Instead of a sleeping Kero, there was an empty bed. A cool breeze from outside brought her attention to the window. "Oh no." she said, moving swiftly to the window. "What on earth would have possessed him to go outside?" From the window she looked down to the yard below. It was empty. Sakura looked to the sky to find some sign of her lost guardian but it was too dark to see anything there. She heard a door close downstairs. "Great, now someone's home early." She grumbled as she headed down the stairs.
When she reached the bottom of the stairs, she saw no one. The living room was still bathed in darkness, the only light coming from the stairwell and the kitchen nearby. "Must of imagined it." She thought as she went into the kitchen, hoping to find Kero there. "I think this is done." Yue said as she entered. Sakura checked and indeed the food was done. She removed the food from the stove and placed it into a serving dish. "Where is Kerberos?" Yue asked. "I don't know." Sakura said, trying desperately to think of where her friend might have gone. "He wasn't in my room." She told him. "And the window was open. Where do you think he might have gone?" "To stretch my wings." Kerberos' deep voice replied from the living room. Sakura went into the living room to see the guardian beast of the seal standing in front of the glass patio door. The light of the full moon shone upon him in the dim room. "I was worried." Sakura said, moving to the middle of the room. Kero didn't move. "I'm sorry." The guardian replied. Yue came out of the kitchen next. The light from the kitchen creating a glowing effect making Yue look more angelic than usual. Kero was a stark contrast, looking more like a one headed, feline version of Cerberus, the dark guardian of the underworld. A shiver went down Sakura's spine. "I didn't mean to worry you." He said, his deep voice, the only sound of the room. His golden eyes reflected the light, in that eerie feline fashion. He was watching his mistress. "You shouldn't have gone out like that." Yue scolded. "What if someone had seen you?" Kero didn't so much as glance at him, he sat still unmoving, his eyes were still on Sakura.
Sakura hadn't moved since she stopped in the middle of the room. Something was telling her not to move any further. "Are you angry with me Sakura?" Kero asked, the tone of his voice was the same as when he first spoke to her. "No." Sakura replied honestly. "Then why haven't you come any closer?" he continued. Sakura tried to read Kero's expression, but the shadows of the room shrouded his face. She could see his graceful lion's body highlighted by the moonlight, but his face was in shadow, the eyes were the only thing she could see clearly. "I can't see you very well." She said. "I wouldn't want to bump into anything." As she spoke her hand reached up and touched her necklace, the other reaching into her pocket for the Light Card. Kero's body tensed. Sakura didn't bother with the incantation, she willed the staff to become it's full size. Something about Kero wasn't right. "What's wrong?" He asked as Sakura pulled out the first card that touched her fingertips. "Are you afraid of me…." he continued, moving closer to her. "Mistress?" the last word was spoken coldly, as if in contempt. Before Sakura could react, Kero leapt into the air and pounced upon Sakura as though she were a mouse, knocking her to the ground. He had her pinned beneath his massive paws. The last thing Sakura saw before her world faded to black was Kero's eyes, they were glowing blood red.
To Be Continued …
4. In the Arms of the Enemy
Turncoat
By Yami Yue
Chapter Four: In the arms of the Enemy
In the blink of an eye the red glow vanished from Kero's eyes and they returned to normal. He blinked his eyes and looked down at the still form beneath him. Surprised he immediately released his mistress. "Forgive me." He said softly, trying to figure out why he would have pinned her under him in the first place. Suddenly, strong arms wrapped around his midsection, and the guardian beast tumbled along with his attacker into the wall. Yue had effectively pinned him to the floor, reacting instantly when he realized Kero meant to attack Sakura. "Let me up." Kero protested. "So you can finish what you started?" Yue replied, in an icy tone. "I think not." "Let me up." Kero said. "Sakura could be hurt." Yue looked down at the sun guardian and their eyes met. The familiar warm, golden eyes were staring back at him. Yue kept his eyes on Kero as he released him from his hold. Kero rolled over onto his feet, and immediately went to his friend's side. He laid his head on her chest and was relieved to hear a heartbeat. "What have I done?" he thought, as listened to Sakura's heartbeat. He felt a hand on his shoulder and lifted his head to look at Yue. "You must return to the book Kerberos." Yue said in his usually soft voice. "You've already attacked me and Sakura. Who knows what you'll do next time." "No." Kero protested, his golden eyes filled with horror. "It's the only way." Yue said. "No." Kero replied backing up a few steps, tears filling his eyes. "None of us are safe around you at the moment. If you were to return to the book, Sakura might be able..." Yue argued, but Kero cut him off. "I am _not_ returning to the book." Kero said, then turned and ran from the living room.
Yue ran after him, but the guardian beast of the seal was too swift. It was as if the dash card had granted him it's power. One moment he was there the next moment the front door was open, and Kero had ran off into the night. Yue looked to the open door, tempted to go looking for the runaway guardian, but his mistress needed him more at this moment. He closed the door with a sigh and returned to the living room where Sakura was coming to. He knelt down and carefully picked her up. Gently, he laid her on the couch, checking to see if she had any wounds. "Where's Kero?" Sakura asked as her eyes opened. "He's gone." Yue answered. "He was moving too fast for me to catch him. It was as if he possessed the power of the dash card." "We have to find him." Sakura said. "That may be what's causing all of this." "What do you mean?" Yue asked, clearly not understanding. "What if Kero's possessed?" Sakura asked. "How else can you explain those eyes." She finished, shuddering at the memory of the glowing blood red eyes. "Yue we've got to find him before something else happens to him."
Kerberos ran toward the park. He didn't know why. Perhaps it was because it was the one place besides Sakura's house that was the most familiar to him. Fortunately the park was deserted. Kero didn't notice. He only wanted shelter. Shelter from the madness that had invaded his life. "Those nightmares are coming true." He thought to himself as he continued to run. "I can't let anything happen to Sakura, because of whatever's happening to me." He found his way to the king penguin slide and prepared to take shelter under it. He was a moment away from returning to his borrowed form when he felt a magical presence. It only took a heartbeat for him to know who it was. With a few flaps of his massive angel's wings Kero was airborne. "Why are running from me Kerberos?" She asked. "You're not afraid of me are you?" Kero had never had a reason or want to hate anyone before, but this woman was starting to come close. After all, there is only so far you can go with dislike.
He turned to face the woman who had single-handedly struck fear into his heart, and overpowered him. "Haven't you done enough damage for one day?" Kero growled back. The woman's shadow gray wings flapped a few times, closing the distance. "Perhaps." She responded. "…but there's always tomorrow." Kero scowled in disgust at his foe. She smiled back at him in return, a cold chilling smile without even the slightest hint of warmth or mirth. In her hand a ball of bright light began to glow. "I'll make this easy for you." She said. "Surrender now, and you will come to no harm this night. If you foolishly try and fight against me…." She paused staring him in the eye. "….let's just say you'll wish you hadn't." she continued. Kero thought about it hard. He couldn't just give up without a fight. What if Sakura needed him? He thought hard about trying to outfly her, but he had no idea if she was faster. Then there was the last alternative. When flight wasn't possible, you had to fight.
Kero started the assault with a fireball. He knew he wouldn't able to defeat her if she decided to use her magic to make him have one of those horrible headaches. Kero hoped to at least distract her long enough to get away. His enemy blocked his fireball easily and the ball of light in her hand transformed itself into a spear in the shape of a lightning bolt. Kero tensed as he waited for her to throw it. She threw the lightning bolt at him at a startling speed. Kero was ready with an attack of his own. He dodged the bolt of lightning and returned fire with several fireballs. Amazingly, one of them actually hit his adversary. Kero used her moment of shock to attack again and was rewarded with a second blow. He was ready to strike again but felt Sakura's magic nearby, distracting him long enough to allow one of his opponent's lightning bolts to get too close for comfort. Kero was able to dodge that one but not the one that was right behind it. He was hit in the side, knocking him to the ground. With the wind knocked out of him, Kero was unable to fight back until he recovered. Unfortunately his advisory was not going to allow him those few moments. In a blaze of blinding white light they disappeared, just as Yue was within sight.
Quickly, the moon angel turned and shielded Sakura from the blinding light. "What was that?" Sakura asked. "I don't know." Syaoran answered, "…but I sensed some powerful magic." Sakura nodded in agreement and closed her eyes. She frowned then opened them again. "I don't sense Kero anymore." She said softly as she opened her eyes again. "Me either." Syaoran said. "That doesn't make sense, I could feel his magic here a second ago." "Whoever created that light might have taken him." Sakura said. Yue frowned. "Come on let's keep looking." Sakura said.
When the light faded, Kero was no longer in the park. He was inside a massive cage, in the center of a large room. "I have to admit, you are stronger than I thought Kerberos." The woman said as she came into view. "You were able to come out of my control very quickly." She continued. "I will have to make sure that doesn't happen again." "What do you want with me?" Kero asked. The woman smiled at him. "I already told you." She said simply. "For now I must rest, but don't worry you will be well taken care of." With that the mysterious woman turned and left the room. Kero listened as the woman's footsteps faded away, then devoted his concentration on getting out of the cage. The first thing he noticed was that the bars were wide enough for him to fit though in his borrowed form, however when he tried to return to his borrowed form nothing happened. "She's blocked my magic." He thought to himself as he heard footsteps coming his way. A moment later a teenage girl entered. Her jet black hair held in ponytail, her deep green eyes settled on him as soon as she entered. "Oh you poor thing." She said, walking over to the cage. "What on earth did she do to you?" Kero sat and watched her approach the cage. "I hope you aren't hurt." She continued, stopping a few feet away from the cage. "I'll live." Kero said. The girl gasped. "Y-y-you can talk?" she asked softly. "Yes." Kero answered. "My name is Jade. Jade Takahara." The girl said. "Do you have a name?" Kero smiled. "I am Kerberos." Kero answered. "Are you hurt?" Jade asked. "I'll be alright." Kero assured her. "I just need to get out of here." Jade sighed. "I'm afraid that would be impossible." She said sadly. "If you try to escape you will wake the monster that brought you here." Kero frowned. He didn't like the sound of that. "What do you know about her?" he asked. "Her name is Lena." Jade answered, then smiled. "It fits her actually." She said more to herself than Kero. "It means temptress." Kero had to admit it was a pretty accurate description of her. "Who is she?" Kero questioned. "The daughter of an extremely powerful sorcerer." Jade answered. "She seeks only to add to her own power." "My sister and I were unfortunate enough to be bound to her." she continued. "The only way we can be free is if someone finds a way to bind her and end the curse." It only took one look at Jade's downcast face for him to want to help her. "I would like to help, but I can do nothing inside this cage." Kero said. "I doubt even my friends can find me here. " "Maybe there's a way I can get them here." Jade said. The thought of Lena finding Sakura here made Kero uneasy. His mistress was strong but was she strong enough to defeat Lena? Then there was the possibly that Lena would use him against Sakura. Her control of him might last longer next time, and with the added fact that she could make him feel intense pain when she desired was another thing against them.
"I don't know if that is a good idea." Kero said. "Perhaps if you could get a message to them. Tell them for the time being I am alright and you need their help more than I do at the moment. " He suggested. "Surely they can find a way to break the curse." Jade nodded. "Tell them this as well." Kero instructed. "Tell the _kid_ to help Yue protect Sakura, even from me." Jade nodded. "I will relay your message." She assured him. "Just in case they don't believe you give them the earring in my ear." He said, bowing his head so she could reach it though the bars. After fumbling with it for a few moments she finally managed to get the piece of jewelry off the guardian beast. "Where can I find them?" she asked. Kero could sense a faint magic within her. "Can you use magic?" He asked. "Yes, it's not very strong though." Jade answered. "Why?" "Go to the king penguin slide in the park and if you use your magic they may just find you." He said. Jade nodded. "I'll be back." She assured him then ran from the room at full speed. Kero sighed and laid down. He was so tired. Lena's assaults had not only worn out his body but his spirit as well. He closed his golden eyes reluctantly, hoping that Jade could find Sakura. He was worried about his mistress. "She must be afraid of me now." he thought sadly. "Still, I hope she isn't too worried about me." Within moments Kero was asleep, though his sleep was still light enough for him to know when someone was near.
Meanwhile, Syaoran, Sakura and Yue had finished their search of the park and had sat down to rest. "Where on earth could he be?" Sakura moaned. "We've searched the whole park and no sign of him." "What if something's happened to him?" she continued. "Some mistress of the Cards I turned out to be." She muttered to herself. "I can't even find my own guardian." "Don't be so hard on yourself Sakura." Syaoran said, putting an arm around her shoulders. "This isn't your fault." "He is right." Yue agreed. Both teens turned to look at the moon guardian. Even though Yue had warmed up to Sakura over the years, neither teen expected him to openly agree to Syaoran's statement. "It is getting late and both of you are tired." Yue continued. "Perhaps it is time I took you home Sakura, before your father and brother get worried about you." Sakura sighed. He was right. "We can continue our search tomorrow." Syaoran said. Just as Sakura was going to agree, the three of them felt a magical presence nearby. Suddenly as though their prayers were answered they spotted Kerberos flying above them in the night sky.
To Be Continued . . .
5. Lost Guardian Found
Turncoat
By Yami Yue
Chapter Five : Lost Guardian Found
Jade watched as her illusion flew in circles around the park. Her new friend had told her to use her magic to bring his friends to her. At first she didn't think it would work, but within a few minutes two winged figures were flying toward the false Kero. She brought the illusion closer to her. Making him swoop down and land nearby. The two winged figures weren't far behind. Sakura and Yue landed a few feet away from where "Kero" had landed. Sakura gasped when the false sun guardian stepped into the light. He was transparent like a ghost. Even Yue was shaken by the sight of the specter. Syaoran arrived a moment later. He too was visibly shocked at what he thought was the ghost of Kerberos. A second figure stepped into the light. It was Jade. "I take it you're the friends he spoke of." She said nodding toward the apparition. "Yes." Sakura said, not sure how she managed the one word. "Then I have a message from your friend." Jade said as the illusion vanished. "Noooo." Sakura screamed, startling Jade. The girl realized that she had just made a terrible mistake. Tears began to slide down Sakura's cheeks. "Please don't cry." Jade said softly. "That wasn't the real Kerberos. It was just an illusion I created with my magic." She explained. "I had to find you somehow and this is the only way I could think of." "The real Kerberos is alright." "Why should we believe you?" Yue demanded, putting a protective arm around his mistress. Jade sighed. "You have no reason to believe me." She replied. "…but I promised to deliver this message and I'm going to do it weather you like it or not." "Let's just hear her out." Syaoran said. "We haven't got all night." Sakura nodded. "Go ahead." She said. "Kerberos wanted you all to know he is alright for the moment." Jade began. "He also told me to tell the _kid_ to help Yue protect Sakura, even from him." Syaoran smiled. He knew that message had to have been from Kero. The guardian beast hadn't called him _kid_ since the day he returned. The girl wouldn't have known that. "Is that all?" Yue asked. "No." Jade answered handing him Kero's earring. "Kerberos also thinks you may be able to help me as well." "How so?" Yue asked, still wary of the girl. "My sister and I have been cursed, and if it were to be broken, we could rid ourselves of the one that cursed us and has taken your friend captive." Jade answered as she felt a familiar tingle on the back of her neck. She quickly backed away. "I must go now, but I will meet you back here tomorrow." Jade said as she turned to walk away. "Tell the _stuffed animal_ I'll help protect Sakura." Syaoran called to her. Jade turned and nodded, then disappeared into the darkness.
Kero awoke to the sound of footsteps. He knew from the sound they weren't Jade's. Lena had returned from her rest. Kero folded his wings to his side and stood to his feet. "I see you've been resting as well." Lena purred as she entered the room and approached the cage. The guardian beast didn't reply. He merely watched her with his golden eyes. "Why are you keeping me here?" He asked, hoping this time he would get an answer. Was it just him she was after or was she after Sakura? Lena just smiled at him as she stopped in front of the cage. Silently she reached between the bars to touch him. Kero didn't flinch as she gently stroked his right cheek, then ran her hand over his shoulder. Her movements were slow and deliberate. Slowly she ran her other hand over his left shoulder, then both down to the patch of fur underneath his breastplate. Her touch was intimate and sensual and it was beginning to frighten Kero all over again. She saw the look of surprise in his eyes and her smile grew wider. "For now I intend to find out how you were able to break free of my spell." Lena said softly as she cupped his right cheek in her hand. "I can't have you slipping out of my control again, especially if you're to be useful to me." "How am I to be useful to you?" Kero asked, fighting the urge to shudder under this madwoman's touch. "You know I won't help you." "Not _willingly_" Lena corrected as she released Kero from her grasp. "…but time is running out for you isn't it?" "It won't be long before your mistress and her companions find you here and when they do I will be ready for them." She continued. "The young card mistress has great power and so do her companions, the angel and the young man with the amber eyes." Kero was beginning to understand. He was not only the bait to lure Sakura and the others to her, he was the prize as well. "Once I drain them of their magical power and add it to my own, there is no way you would be able to break free of my control again." Lena said as she backed away from the cage. "I considered taking your power as well, but that would be a waste of such a magnificent beast, especially when you would be more useful as my guardian." The temptress then turned to leave the room. "Tomorrow night is the full moon." She said. "…and then my dear you shall be mine." She turned to give him one last chilling smile and then left the room.
"I've got to find a way to get out of here." Kero thought. "That madwoman isn't bluffing." Suddenly, Kero felt a familiar magical presence. He looked up at the window and there, looking down at him was Yue. Kero's face instantly brightened. "She's sure to know he's here." Kero thought "I can't let him be captured as well." As Yue reached out to touch the window Kero shook his head fiercely. The moon guardian raised his eyebrows as if to ask why. Kero jerked his head toward the entrance of the room trying to tell him his captor could return at any moment. He heard footsteps and quickly stepped back to the back of the cage. Yue ducked out of sight. Jade entered the room with a tray. Her jade green eyes betrayed her weariness just as well as the expression on her face could have. Kero walked up to the front of the massive cage. "Are you alright?" he asked her. She smiled at him. "I'm just a little tired." She said softly as she set the tray down and slid it through the opening near the bottom of the cage. "I hope you're hungry. I brought you something to eat." Kero smiled at her. "Thank you." He said as she slid the tray of food into the cage. "Is there any way you could get me out of this cage?" he asked. Jade sighed. "I wish I could." She said. "The demon would awaken before you could step out of it."
"I got your message to your friends." She informed him. "I was told to tell the _stuffed animal_ that the _kid_ would be happy to help protect Sakura." Kero smiled at that. "Thank you." he said softly. Jade nodded and turned her head slightly as if hearing something." I see the angel has come to visit you." It was Kero's turn to sigh. "He could get caught out there." He said. Jade smiled mischievously at him. "I think I could get your friend in without waking Lena." She said. Suddenly the window opened. "Hurry in angel." Jade called. "I don't want to alert my mistress." Yue quickly entered the room through the window. "I can't tell you how glad I am to see you." Kero said to Yue. "..but you shouldn't have come. I don't want you to be captured like me and Jade here." "Where is your captor?" Yue asked. "I don't know." Kero answered. "Are you alright?" Yue asked. "I'm fine." Kero answered. "There's nothing you can do for me now. Try to help Jade, if you can break the curse on her you may be able to free me. "The lion like sun guardian then laid down, Jade noticed that he began to shiver. "What's wrong?" she asked. "Nothing. I'm just cold." Kero answered. "Can't seem to stay warm in here." Jade paled. "Are you feeling tired?" she asked. "Very." Kero answered, then closed his eyes. "Yue, would you please ask your mistress to meet me in the park tomorrow afternoon?" she requested. Yue nodded. "If we don't figure out how to break the curse by the peak of the full moon tomorrow night, Kerberos will be lost to us forever." Jade said solemnly.
To Be Continued . . .
Will Sakura be able to save her friend in time or will Kero be forever lost? Find out in the next chapter.
6. Jade's Curse
Turncoat
by Yami Yue
Chapter Six: Jade's Curse
Sakura made it to the park at the agreed time. There was no way she wanted to be late. To be on the safe side she brought Syaoran along with her. Jade was waiting for them near the king penguin slide. She smiled when she saw them, though it did little to soften her look, The dark haired girl looked like she'd been up all night. "Thank you for coming." She said softly. "Yue told us about the curse." Sakura said. "..but what exactly _is_ this curse?" "I don't think this is the right place to be discussing this." Jade said. "Is there somewhere else we can talk." "My house is close and everyone's gone for the day." Sakura said. "We can talk there." Syaoran looked to Sakura. The card mistress understood that look immediately. Syaoran didn't trust Jade. Sakura was wary of her as well. None of them had seen this woman Lena, and only Yue had seen Kero since he ran from Sakura's house. Even that was no guarantee that it wasn't a mirage like the phantom Kero had been. Sakura gave Syaoran a slight nod as if to say she agreed with him. "Thank you." Jade said. "Whatever happens, my sister and I are forever in your debt." Sakura nodded and led the way with Syaoran beside her. "I don't trust her." Syaoran whispered. "Neither do I, but she _does_ need our help." Sakura whispered in response. "Just look in her eyes. Something's wrong and if she's telling the truth we can make it right." Syaoran nodded in agreement.
When they arrived at Sakura's house Yue was waiting for them. "What are you doing here?" Sakura asked in surprise. " Yue stood in the living room with his eyes closed. The sunlight made his silvery white hair shine. Even without his wings the moon guardian looked angelic. "Here's here to watch over you, keep you from harm." Jade said softly. "Isn't that right Yue?" Yue opened his eyes, his gaze was now locked with Jade's. Syaoran frowned. Jade was becoming as mysterious as Eriol. Yue nodded. Jade smiled at him. "Go ahead and make yourself at home Jade." Sakura said. "I'll make some tea." Jade nodded and sat down on the couch. Yue's eyes followed her every movement. Sakura tugged at Syaoran's sleeve to get his attention. Syaoran took the hint and followed Sakura into the kitchen. "I don't think Yue trusts her either." Sakura whispered. "Let's just hope she really can help us get Kero back." Syaoran nodded in agreement. "We'll have to be careful what we say around her." Syaoran said. Sakura nodded in agreement. "Not a word about Yukito or the cards." She said as Syaoran helped her to prepare a tray of food to take into the living room. It wasn't long before the tea was done. As Syaoran and Sakura entered the living room with the tray, Jade was taking a large book from her bag. "The woman holding Kerberos also has enslaved my sister and I." Jade began. "We can break the spell she's using to control your friend but only if the spell that binds us is broken." "So how exactly do we break this spell?" Syaoran asked. Jade closed her eyes in concentration then began to speak.
_The eye of darkness must be made to close_
_Before you can bring an end to your woes _
_The eye must be made blind_
_Only then can you undo your bind_
Jade opened her eyes again. "What's the eye of darkness?" Sakura asked. "The necklace Lena wears. It's the main source of her power." Jade answered. "She's sure to be wearing it tonight." "We strike then." Jade then opened the book and began flipping through the pages. She didn't look up as Sakura poured tea for Syaoran, Jade and then herself. Syaoran and Yue watched the raven haired girl intently. After a few moments of silence Jade smiled. "Aha!" Here it is." Jade exclaimed triumphantly as she set the book down on a clear spot on the coffee table. "This is the necklace I was telling you about." Jade informed them as she tapped the drawing with her finger. Sakura, Syaoran and Yue leaned in closer to get a good look at it. The necklace in the drawing had a most unusual pendant. It was an disturbingly realistic looking eye. Sakura shuddered. "We're supposed to close that eye?" she asked. "According to the riddle. We're suppose to blind _and_ close the eye. "We have to find a way to blind it, that will force it to close." Jade answered. "I think I know just the way." Syaoran said. "If Yue shot it with one of his crystals, the eye may be blinded." Sakura immediately picked up on Syaoran's slight emphasis on the word shot. "The shot card could definitely do the job." She thought. "..but if I use the light card to blind it first, the shot card would have a better chance at destroying the eye." "Good idea." Jade agreed. "If we can destroy it, we can keep Lena from doing more evil." Jade took a sip of her tea and closed her eyes. "We must wait until tonight to make our move." She said. "The demon won't make her move until sunset." "Last night you said that Kerberos may be lost to us." Yue said. "What did you mean by that?" he asked. "Lena used a spell to control your friend, fortunately he is strong so he was able to break free of that control temporarily." Jade began as she opened her eyes. " She plans to drain you all of your magical energy and add it to her own, but the spell she is going to use can only be cast at the peak of a full moon." "If she succeeds she'll be able to control Kerberos easily. There will be nothing left of the friend you know and love when she's through." She finished. "He will become her mindless slave." Jade closed her eyes again. "Are you alright?" Sakura asked. "My sister and I are growing weaker." Jade answered. "That is why I no longer use my magic." "I'm sorry if I frightened you with my illusion the day we met." She apologized. "I wasn't strong enough to make it more solid." Sakura placed her hand over Jade's and gave it a gentle squeeze. "It's alright." Sakura said. Jade smiled. With her other hand she set down the now empty teacup and sat back. Her eyes closed and her smile faded. She remained still. Sakura, Syaoran, and Yue watched her warily. To Syaoran it didn't even look like she was breathing. "Is she…..?" he began. Sakura gently felt the underside of the girl's wrist for a pulse. "She's asleep." Sakura informed him. "Will you two help me take all this back to the kitchen?" Sakura asked softly as she stood. The look in her eyes told him the question had a hidden meaning. Yue and Syaoran both nodded.
They helped Sakura clear the table then followed her silently into the kitchen. "I was thinking that if we blind Lena with the light card, the shot card may have a better chance of hitting the eye. " Sakura whispered. "Combined with Yue's crystals it could be enough to work." Syaoran added. "Exactly." Sakura said. "What if it's protected?" Yue asked. "Talismans such as the eye do have a tendency to be shielded." Syaoran agreed. Sakura thought for a moment. "I remember that book that Jade brought with her did say something about the eye being able to shield itself, but if Lena is distracted enough wouldn't it fail?" Sakura reasoned. "I'm willing to bet that Lena will try to use Kero against us. If you were to attack her with one of your cards Syaoran, as she tries to defend herself against that attack I'll use the light card to blind her then the shot, Yue when I call out for the shot you attack the eye." "There's no way her shield can defend against such a quick, strong onslaught." She finished. Sakura took the Star Cards from her pocket and sorted though them. She placed the light card at the top of the deck followed by the shot and the sword. She then placed the cards back into her pocket and without a word began washing up the dishes they'd used. Yue returned to the living room. Jade still sat there peacefully sleeping. "Hello Moon Angel." She said. "How did you know I was here?" Yue asked. "I can feel your presence." Jade answered. "Just as I can feel the presence of the guardian beast. " "He is worried, yet hopeful." She continued. "He has faith in all of you and so do we." "We?" Yue asked. "Yes." Jade said as she opened her eyes. Yue was taken aback by the color of her eyes. They were no longer jade green but sapphire blue. She blinked and they were green again. Jade closed her eyes again. "Jade?" Yue said softly, but received no answer. Jade remained silent the rest of the day. Syaoran, Sakura, and Yue watched over her sleeping form.
"Kerberos." A soft voice called. Kero immediately woke from his nap. He looked around the room but saw no one. "Where are you?" The sun guardian asked. "Right in front of your eyes. The voice said softly as a woman appeared in front of the cage. Her long dark hair seemed to be blowing in the wind. Her eyes were the color of sapphire. She was as beautiful as Lena, but her demeanor had none of the sorceress' fierceness. "Who are you?" he asked. "A friend." The woman replied. "I for one think it's high time you got out of this dreary place. Jade may not have been able to free you but I can." She added as the cage door opened. Kero wasted no time getting out of the cage. The window opened. "Go now and help your friends while you still can." She said. "Thank you." Kero said as he flapped his massive wings and flew toward the window. He grabbed the ledge with his claws folded in his wings and squeezed himself out of the window. As soon as his wings were free of the window he spread them again and with one last push he was free. Kero flew off toward the setting sun, glad to be free at last.
Jade's eyes suddenly flew open and she sprang to her feet, startling the others in the room. "The sun is setting." she said. "I must go." "Go, why?" Sakura asked. "My mistress will awaken at any moment and she must not know I was here." Jade answered as she headed toward the door. A violent pain suddenly shot though Jade's body and she doubled over in pain. Sakura was immediately at her side. "It's too late." Jade whispered as another wave of pain racked her body. "Sakura." Jade said softly. "Yes?" Sakura answered. "RUN!" Jade yelled. Sakura, Syaoran and Yue felt a surge of magical energy as Jade's dark hair began to lighten. Her eyes became lighter and then her body began to change. The teen's body became taller and her curves more voluptuous. Sakura stepped back and found herself in-between Yue and Syaoran. In a matter of moments the transformation was complete. Jade had become Lena. "So we finally meet card mistress." The red haired woman said. She stepped toward Sakura. Yue stepped in front of Sakura and Syaoran then spread his wings. Lena smiled. "The angel rushes to defend his mistress." She said. "How sweet." Lena stepped closer. "Futile, but sweet." She said smugly standing firmly in her place. Lena's smile grew wider and she began to softly speak in a language none of them had heard before. Her words flowed together making it sound more like a song than a chant. Yue's brow crinkled in confusion.
He heard Syaoran's sword as he drew it. That was his only warning before he was struck. Yue moved just in time to avoid a crippling blow to his wing, but not to his arm. Yue moved swiftly to avoid another blow. The moon guardian knew that in such close quarters his wings would be useless. He made them vanish in the blink of an eye. As Syaoran prepared to strike again Lena made her way toward Sakura. The card mistress had already willed her staff to form and was figuring out the best way to attack. Sakura thought about using the firey card, but that could cause more damage. Another idea quickly came to her. "Yue switch." Sakura called. The moon guardian was struck once again by one of Syaoran's blows but he managed to get in between Lena and his mistress. "Sword." Sakura called, and immediately her staff became a sword and the spirit of the sword card was guiding her moves. While Sakura used the magic of the sword card to fend of Syaoran, Lena formed a ball of light in her hand and hurled it at Yue. The moon guardian dodged the first one and retaliated with an attack of his own, but was unlucky enough to be hit by a second ball of light he hadn't seen. It struck him square in the chest, knocking him to the floor. Yue felt as tough his whole body was on fire. His body convulsed with the energy the ball had been composed of. Sakura seemed to fly at Lena with her sword bearing down on her. The temptress grinned and a sword made of the same energy appeared in her hand. Yue managed to get to his feet and saw that Sakura had managed to bind Syaoran with the wood card and disarm him. Needless to say, Yue was impressed.
As Sakura's sword clashed with Lena's, Yue made his way behind his enemy. Lena saw Yue coming up behind her. With her sword locked with Sakura's she brought the swords around in a circle then lunged forward, knocking Sakura to the floor. Lena whirled around, converted the sword into one of her electrifying light balls and lunged at Yue. The moon guardian was knocked to the floor. Lena pressed the ball of light to Yue's chest. Yue cried out in pain. This one seemed a thousand times worse than the last. The moon guardian's cry ended and his eyes closed. Lena leapt to her feet and a heartbeat later a sword was at her throat. "You've got guts card mistress." Lena said with a malicious smile as Sakura felt a strong pair of hands squeeze her wrists. Sakura was forced to let go of the sword. Lena turned to face Sakura. "It's a pity I'll have to come back for the angel." She said as she walked passed her to the door. "Time to take our guest home." She called to Syaoran. The enchanted young man mutely pinned Sakura's arms behind her back forcing her to follow Lena. In a flash of light they were gone.
It was full dark when Kero arrived at Sakura's house. Surprised to see the front door open, he flew around to the back of the house and peeked inside through the patio doors. His eyes widened at the sight before him. The living room was in shambles and lying still on the floor was Yue. Kero opened the patio doors and entered the house. "Yue." Kero said softly as she nudged the unconscious moon guardian. "Yue, wake up." Kero said, beginning to panic. "Please wake up." He pleaded. "You're too soft as always." Yue said softly. Kero nearly laughed aloud. "Are you alright?" Kero asked as Yue opened his eyes. "I'll live." Yue answered as he slowly pulled himself to a sitting position. "Where's Sakura?" Kero asked. "Gone." Yue answered. "So is Syaoran." "I'm sorry." Kero said. "I'm sorry I wasn't here to help." "You're here now and this time you can help." Yue said, then quickly told him of their plan. "It just might work." Kero agreed. "With your power at it's strongest tonight we have a good chance of defeating Lena." "We'd better hurry before she does any more damage." Yue nodded in agreement. Together they headed out the patio doors, spread their wings and headed to Lena's home.
To Be Concluded . . .
Author's Note: I need help thinking of a name for Jade's sister. If anyone has a suggestion please don't hesitate in telling me.
Thanks,
Yami Yue
7. Final Battle
AN: A big thank you to all who reviewed the previous chapter. I'm not very good at writing fighting scenes so forgive me for that. Hope you all enjoy the story.
Turncoat
by Yami Yue
Chapter Seven : The final Battle
Sakura opened her eyes and found that she was in a large cage. Beside her Syaoran moaned and rubbed his head. To the right of their cage was another one twice the size they were in, but it was empty. Lena was standing next to it looking as though she were about to kill someone. She then turned to face Syaoran and Sakura. "Well, it seems Kerberos is more resourceful than I thought." She said. "Otherwise he would have been here to greet you." Sakura's heart soared. Kero had escaped, but the happy feeling didn't last when she realized that he would be back to rescue her and Syaoran. "I'm sure he'll be here soon. The angel must have caught up with him by now." "I'd love to stay and chat but I must prepare for your friends' arrival." She said then left the room. Sakura turned to Syaoran. "Are you alright?" she asked. "Other than this headache I'm fine." He answered. "What happened?" "She started chanting and you were under her control." Sakura answered. "That explains the headache." Syaoran said. "Where's Yue?" "Back at the house." Sakura responded. "I hope he's alright." Lena returned a few minutes later wearing a short black tunic, carrying a large book under her arm. Around her neck was the necklace Jade had told them about. She walked over to a massive stone table in the center of the room. She looked up at the window and smiled. "It won't be long now." she thought. With a motion of her hand, the candles on the table were lit. Sakura and Syaoran watched Lena with interest as she opened the book and began flipping though the pages. A chilling smile slowly spread across her lips as she found the page she was looking for. She then left the room. Both teens looked up at the window. The full moon was high in the sky now. They'd been gone for most of the night.
Sakura frowned. "Dad and Toya must be worried sick about me." She thought. A few moments later Syaoran and Sakura felt a familiar magical energy. Yue and Kero had arrived. The guardians were no where to be seen however. "Where are they?" Sakura whispered. Syaoran closed his eyes, concentrating. "They're under the window." Syaoran answered after what seemed an eternity of silence. Sakura closed her eyes and concentrated her magic on honing in on her guardians. They were indeed waiting under the window. Lena's footsteps echoed in the hallway as she headed back toward the room. Sakura's eyes flew open. "She's probably felt their presence by now." she moaned. Lena entered the room a moment later, her arms full of jars and bottles. Tucked under one arm was a large stone bowl. She set the bottles and jars on the table, then the bowl. "The moon won't be at its peak for a while yet." She said. "I trust you'll stay quiet and not disturb me." Syaoran and Sakura didn't reply. Lena smiled at them. "Good." She said then turned and left the room. The teens listened as the sorceress' footsteps faded away. "Strange, she didn't act like she sensed them." Sakura mused. "Maybe she doesn't care." Syaoran responded. Sakura shook her head. "I doubt that. You saw how angry she was when Kero escaped." The sound of footsteps ended their conversation. At the same moment Kero's face appeared in the window. He smiled at the two teens, then looked toward the entrance of the room. The footsteps grew louder.
Sakura and Syaoran frantically tried to get Kero to duck out of sight, but his attention was focused on the entrance of the room. Jade entered the room at full speed, her long hair fell in an unruly tumble over her chest and back as she stopped and stood still. She raised her hand toward the window and it opened. Jade sank to the floor burying her face in her hands. Kero entered first. He looked to his newfound friend and then to his old friends. "Are you alright?" he asked to all three. Sakura and Syaoran nodded, Jade wept. Sakura looked to Jade, then nodded to Kero as if to tell him to comfort her. Kero sighed inwardly. If he were human he would have wrapped his arms around the crying teen and rocked her gently. Since he wasn't human he did the next best thing. Gently he rubbed his head against her shoulder. Jade turned and rapped her arms around his neck, burying her face in his fur. Kero closed his eyes and leaned his head toward her. A deep, rumbling purr came from deep within him, filling the room with its sound. "I'm so sorry." Jade whispered. "This is all my fault. I should have never touched this cursed thing." "It's alright Jade." Kero said softly. "Perhaps it was your fate to rid the world of her evil." Yue said. Kero opened his eyes and saw that the moon guardian had silently climbed in through the window. Sakura smiled. "Yue has come a long way since we met." She thought. Jade stopped crying and released Kero from her embrace. "Maybe." She said softly. Jade wiped the tears from her eyes and looked over at Sakura and Syaoran.
"I can't believe I was so careless." She said as she stood. "What do you mean?" Sakura asked. "I shouldn't have fallen asleep at your house." Jade answered. "I didn't realize that I was asleep until sunset, and by then it was too late, the demon had already taken over." Kero looked at Jade in surprise. "Yes, I must share the same body with that monster." She informed him. "It's part of the curse." "I know I should have told you all before but I was afraid that you wouldn't want to help me if you knew." "It's alright Jade." Kero said. "For now we must figure out what to do next." The two guardians stepped away from the dark haired teen toward their mistress. Sakura was already at the front of the cage, her arms sticking out from in between the bars. Kero timidly approached her. Sakura didn't hesitate to wrap her arms around her friend's neck as best she could. "I was so worried about you." She said softly. "Are you alright?" Kero closed his eyes and enjoyed the feel of his mistresses' arms around him. Sakura never ceased to amaze him. He had betrayed her and yet she acted as though it had never happened. "I'll be alright Sakura." He said softly. Slowly she released him from her embrace, only then did Kero open his eyes.
Yue meanwhile was studying the cage. "There's no way to open these things from the outside." He said, then turned to Kero. "How did you get out?" "Someone opened it." Kero answered. "I don't know who she was, but she said she was a friend." "What did she look like?" Jade asked. "She had long dark hair, sapphire blue eyes, and was as tall as Yue." Kero answered. Jade's mouth opened as if to say something, but then paused as though listening. A smile spread across her face. "My sister was the one who released you Kerberos." Jade said. "She was only strong enough to help that once. Now we are both relying on all of you to help us." Jade's smile suddenly faded. "She's returning." Jade said. Kero looked at Yue who nodded. Kero looked at Sakura winked at her, then walked away from the cage. Yue followed. When Kero stopped, Yue laid down at his feet and closed his eyes. Sakura wondered what her guardians were up to. Jade stood quietly and let the transformation happen. It wasn't like the transformation at Sakura's house. This time a column of darkness surrounded her feet and rose to her head. When it vanished, Lena stood in Jade's place.
Lena looked around at the scene before her and smiled. "Well look what the cat dragged in." She said as she walked up to Kero. "I trust this pleases you mistress." Kero said. "Yes very much." Lena responded, eyeing him cautiously. She turned her head slightly to look at the position of the moon. "Not much longer now." she turned to her captives. With a swift motion of her hand the cage holding Sakura and Syaoran vanished and they were chained to the wall along with Yue. Kero was secured to the floor by a thick metal collar and chain. "I'm sorry about the chains my pet, but I simply can't have any interruptions while I prepare for this spell." Lena said to him. Kero silently laid down. He looked down at the chains that bound his friends. With Yue at his full strength tonight he could easily break them with one of his crystals. Yue opened his eyes and looked over at Kero. The sun guardian glanced at the chains then at Yue's hands. The moon guardian got the idea. Yue closed his eyes again and waited. Lena paid no attention to her prisoners she was busy mixing ingredients for the spell.
It was an nearly an hour later when everything was done. The sorceress again looked up at the brilliant full moon from the window. The full moon was minutes away from its peak. Lena looked over at Kero. "I think I'll take care of you first." she said and began chanting words that were in a language unknown to him. Kero's eyes began to glow red as the spell took effect. "It's only temporary I assure you." Lena said as the chains that bound the sun guardian vanished. "...but it should keep you in line until I'm ready for a more permanent spell." tears ran down Sakura's cheeks. If they didn't stop her now her magic and three, no four of her friends would be lost forever. Sakura looked at Yue. Her deep green eyes locked onto his silvery blue ones. "Now who shall I take first?" Lena asked herself as she looked over her three prisoners.
"Now!" Sakura called to Yue. At her command the moon guardian shot his crystals towards Sakura's chains. In a heartbeat she was free. Immediately her pendant became a staff and the windy card came to her hand "Windy form a barrier between us and our enemy!" she commanded. The sprit of the windy card created a fierce wind, forcing Lena to back up a few steps. Yue made short work of Syaoran's chains and then his own. Sakura called back the windy card and pulled the light card from her pocket. Before she could call it however she was pinned to the ground by Kero. "Element lightning!" Syaoran called out as he touched his sword to his own card. "Come to my aid!" bolts of lightning fell around Kero and Sakura. Kero turned to look at Syaoran and roared. A ball of fire then flew from the sun guardian's mouth aimed at Syaoran. while distracted Yue rammed into Kero knocking him off Sakura. Syaoran dodged Kero's attack and aimed one at Lena. Lena managed to dodge the lightning bolts and hurled a dark orb of energy at the amber eyed teen. "Light card blind Lena with a flash of light!" Sakura commanded. The sprit of the light card did exactly as she commanded. "Shot card destroy the pendant." as the shot card went to do it's work Kero was battling Yue. Kero hurled a fireball at Yue but it missed and hit Lena's spellbook. The shot card bounced off the shield protecting the necklace as Lena regained her sight. She screamed in horror at seeing her book in flames.
Syaoran dodged Lena's attack and attacked Kero this time so that the moon guardian could have a chance at hitting the necklace. The guardian beast turned and faced Syaoran. His glowing red eyes were focused solely on him. "Forget him." Lena yelled as she moved to dodge Yue's attack. "Get the girl." As swift as lightning Kero ran toward Sakura. Syaoran ran to help her. "I'll handle him." Sakura called. "You help Yue." reluctantly the amber eyed teen obeyed. He didn't agree with Sakura on this one but in times past she had proven him wrong. He hoped this would be another. Kero's loud roar rang in Sakura's ears as he leapt upon her. She fell to the ground with a thud, holding her staff out in front of her to help keep him at bay. Using her legs she flipped the massive lion off of her, then scrambled to her feet. Kero turned and slashed at her with his razor sharp claws, catching Sakura by surprise. She knew it would be no use trying to talk to him. The spell seemed to have blocked out his more reasonable side. Carefully she fought him off for what seemed eternity, avoiding his sharp claws and fire powers as best she could. Sakura knew she couldn't keep it up forever and sooner or later he would get her.
Frustrated and angry, Kero leapt into the air. Sakura ducked but couldn't move fast enough when he turned and leapt at her again. She fell to the floor with Kero's weight effectively pinning her down. Her staff flew from her hand sliding across the room. A menacing lion's roar filled her ears and her eyes filled with horror to see one of Kero's massive paws raised to strike, his razor sharp claws extended. His glowing red eyes were locked directly on her wide, green ones as he brought his paw downward. Sakura watched in horror as those sharp claws came ever closer to her. To the mistress of the star cards it seemed as though the moment would last an eternity. Then suddenly the paw stopped in its movement. Sakura's eyes strayed to her attacker's she was pleasantly surprised to see Kero's familiar golden eyes looking back at her. He sprang back as though he had been burned. Without a word he turned and ran to where Syaoran and Yue were fighting Lena. Syaoran and Yue attacked at the same time as they struggled to move out of the path of her attack. Kero made his way behind her and let loose one of his fiery attacks. "Firey, give Kero a hand." Sakura commanded. Lena screamed as she was hit by Kero's attack. She whirled to face him, which proved to be a mistake. In a heartbeat he was upon her, pinning her underneath him as they fell to the floor. Kero roared in anger as he stared down at her, looking more like a beast then the gentle creature his friends knew.
With a swipe of his paw he severed the cord holding the necklace around her neck and sent it flying. Sakura recalled fiery. The shot card saw its target and headed strait for it. Yue carefully aimed his crystals at the eye pendant. Syaoran called forth his lightning magic to help as well. Kero growled at Lena then quickly turned his head and let loose a fiery blast to help the others. The full moon reached its peak, as the eye of darkness was bombarded with the attacks. Its shield gave way and the eye of darkness was shattered. Lena let out a shriek as a black cloud rose from the center of the pendant. As it faded, two figures could be seen. "You did it!" Jade cried happily as the cloud disappeared to reveal her standing by a taller version of herself. "It isn't over yet little sister." the taller one said as she stepped toward Kero. "Thank you guardian." she said. "I can take it from here." Kero released Lena and stepped back a few paces. With a wave of her hand the woman bound the sorceress in chains. Softly she began to speak. A blinding light surrounded Lena. The sorceress screamed and when the light faded she was gone. "What did you do to her?" Syaoran asked. "I have imprisoned her in her own talisman." the woman said. "It is very late. You should all go now and get some rest." "What about you?" Sakura asked. "Where will you go?" Jade smiled. "We'll be fine now." she said as the woman began to fade. "We must now share one body since it was Natsumi's sprit trapped in bondage." she explained. "We're like you Yue. Two different people but one body." "How'd you know about that?" Yue asked. In the blink of an eye Jade had become Natsumi. "I know many things moon angel." she said with a smile. "For now I think you should follow my sister's advice. Sunrise isn't far away." Sakura's eyes grew wide. "Sunrise? Oh man Dad and Toya are gonna kill me." Sakura moaned. "Don't worry. We've taken care of it." Natsumi said. Sakura started to ask what she meant but decided to forget it. All she wanted at the moment was a nice soft bed. "Let's get out of here." Sakura said. "Follow me I'll show you the way." Natsumi said. Sakura and Syaoran were right behind her, followed by Yue, Kero lagged behind.
In no time the group had made it out onto the street. "Goodbye my friends. I cannot thank you enough for what you have done for us." Sakura just smiled. Natsumi then became Jade once more. Jade thanked them as well and each member of the group received a gentle hug. "Will we see you again?" Sakura asked. "Of course you will." Jade replied with a smile. "Now go and get some rest." With that the girl walked away vanishing into the night. Syaoran then bid Sakura and her guardians good night and headed home. "Yue would you mind carrying me home. I don't think I can fly on my own tonight." "I don't mind at all." Yue answered. As she walked toward Yue, Sakura noticed that Kero hadn't moved from his spot. His wings were not present either. "Are you alright Kero?" Sakura asked. "You're not hurt are you?" Kero barely lifted his eyes to meet hers. "What's wrong?" Sakura asked him. "I should be the one asking you if you're hurt." Kero said softly, speaking for the first time since they had left Lena's home. "Nothing that a few Band-Aids won't cure." Sakura assured him. "I don't think they make one big enough for that one." he said nodding to the scratch across her midsection. "It will heal." Sakura said. "Don't worry about it." "Come on let's get home so we can get some rest." "I'm not going." Kero said. "What!" Sakura exclaimed. "What do you mean you're not going?" "I've caused you enough trouble already." Kero said. " Twice I turned against you. What's to stop me from doing it again?" "So you would abandon your mistress altogether?" Yue asked. Kero shook his head. "No. I'll still watch over her but from a distance." Kero answered. He then brought his head up and looked Sakura in the eye. "Sakura you're more than just my mistress, you're my best friend." he said. "You also know that I love you and I would never want to hurt you." He then bowed his head again and looked away. "I don't want this to happen again."
He then turned and slowly began to walk away. Sakura couldn't believe what she was hearing. Kero didn't want to stay with her anymore. She figured he'd be ashamed of his actions while under Lena's spell but never expected him to react like this. There was no way she was letting him go out on his own. He needed her as much as she needed him. "Kerberos, turn around this instant and look at me!" Sakura commanded. Kero stopped in his tracks, surprised to hear his friend speak so sharply to him. He turned around to face her. Sakura got down on her knees and held out her arms wide as if to welcome him with a great hug. Timidly Kero approached her. Once again he closed his eyes as he felt her arms around him. "Come home." she whispered in his ear. Kero opened his eyes. "You're not angry with me?" he asked. "Of course not." Sakura answered. "I know you would never hurt me willingly." she said. "You're my friend and much too dear to me for me to let you go wandering off on your own." Kero leaned into her embrace.
"Let's go home. You need your rest as much as I do." Yue then kneeled beside them both. "Listen to her Kerberos." Kero's gaze shifted to the moon guardian. He actually looked concerned. Kero then looked into Sakura's eyes. The sun guardian sighed and laid his head against his mistress' shoulder. "Alright, you win." he said softly. Let's go home. "Sakura hugged him again and deep rumbling purr echoed from his chest. "What you did doesn't matter now. You helped when it was needed most. That's what counts." She said. "I'm just glad to heave you back." Kero opened his eyes as Sakura released him from her embrace. Yue scooped Sakura up in his arms. Kero willed his wings to appear and followed them up into the sky.
Upon arriving at Sakura's home, Yue laid their sleeping mistress on her bed and Kero laid down on the floor and closed his eyes. "You know, she's not the only one glad to see you home." Yue said. Kero sleepily opened one of his eyes. "Are you saying you're glad to have me back too?" he asked. Yue nodded. "Of course. Who else would I argue with all the time?" he teased. Kero opened both eyes, at the moon guardian's reply. Yue smiled at him, a genuine one that reached his eyes. "Besides neither one of us can protect Sakura alone." With that Yue climbed out the window and flew off into the night.
The End
Well that's it for Turncoat dear readers I hope you enjoyed it. Thank you for reading my fic.
- Yami Yue
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Anders Anton von Stiernman September 27, 1695 March 2, 1765, was a Swedish historian and manuscript collector.
Biography
He was born on September 27, 1695, in Stockholm. He adopted the name Stiernman after his stepfather. In 1715 he became a student in Uppsala, he hesitated in choosing between the ministry and the military, but finally came to devote himself to historical studies, which he had interest in the course of his employment as a tutor of Gustaf Rålamb, whose libraries and collections at his disposal. In 1718 he was a clerk of Antiquities Archives, but was later transferred to the Swedish National Archives.
He made research trips in 1722 to Copenhagen and in 1724 the Baltic provinces. In 1732 he was promoted to actuary and 1740 to secretary to the director. In 1743 he was ennobled as von Stiernman. In 1745 he was made a member of the Swedish Academy of Sciences and in 1747 became the Secretary.
He died on March 2, 1765.
Legacy
His manuscripts were acquired after his death by Uppsala University Library and through purchase and partly through the donation of his son in law, Olof Celsius the younger 1716-1794, who married his only daughter
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Cartoon X-overs 1. The Black Arm's Ruler
The true king of the Black Arm's
Andy's time to shine
We find ourselves in Celestic town, an Ancient town in the Sinnoh region and also home to the Darkrai Pokemorph Andy Harold, after the events with Missingo the newest Pokemorph has been helping around the town, and also keeping contact with Me, and the Space Warrior's, right now though it was late and Andy was just watching the tv infact he was watching the Interview Darkmagicianmon was on, when all a sudden he sensed a presence outside, quickly he headed for the door, and saw to his shock a Black Arm grunt, it quickly bowed to Andy, confusing him,
"Master Darkrai we need your assistance!" said the Grunt, Andy still couldn't say a thing until appearing to him and the grunt was his Pokemon half Darkrai, his spirit
"**What is the problem**?" asked Darkrai, the grunt bowed his head again,
"The Black Arm's are very sick master all of a sudden we all started to get sicker and sicker, we are barely surviving we need help!" said the grunt, Darkrai hearing this turned to Andy who just nodded to Darkrai clearly saying we gotta help them,
"**Very well**!" said Darkrai as he created a portal to the Dark Comet,
"Let's go!" Andy said as Darkrai's spirit returned to his body and he and the Black Arm grunt entered the portal,
(Inside the Dark Comet)
The same portal appeared inside the Comet as Andy and The Black Arm grunt appeared, Andy finally saw the home to Darkrai's Army it wasn't exactly a happy picture the whole place looked decaying and nearly the entire Black Arm army was nearly at Death's door, suddenly appearing again was Darkrai,
"**(Gasps) Who did this to my Army, and my home**!" said Darkrai,
"We don't know a strange virus started to infect the Comet, and then it started to infect us we don't know who did it but it started after the incident at those Ruins," said the Grunt, Andy faced Darkrai and the Black Arm Grunt,
"So where do we go to fix this?" Andy asked,
"The source seems to be at the Throne Room if we can fix this the Comet and the Black Arm's should return to normal," said the Grunt, with that They headed further into the Comet and all the way they saw the Black Arm's suffering, and the damage to the Black Comet, finally they found the Door to the Throne Room but their was a Lock on it,
"**This lock can only be opened by the Energy of the leader of the Black Arms**," said Darkrai, Andy nodded and approached the Door charged up some Dark Energy in his Hands and touched the Door, which absorbed the Energy, then to the shock of the Black Arm Grunt, the door opened, revealing the throne room behind the throne was a weird swirling grey energy, as Andy, Darkrai and the Grunt approached the throne, they saw a face that Andy and Darkrai could never forget,
"**Missingo**!" yelled both Andy and Darkrai, it was the virus Pokemon, that Ross had Deleted,
"He must have left this virus here incase he was defeated or if you and me broke his control!" said Andy, as he looked at the virus source, he realised what to do he once again charged his dark energy in his hand's again and approached the virus source and plunged his hands into the virus, causing a huge wave of Dark Energy to start surrounded they entire comet, and causing him to be pushed back and hit a wall,
"**Andy**!" yelled Darkrai, he then noticed that the virus was gone and in it's place was a new Black colored energy with a Black Hole symbol on it suddenly it sent another wave of energy as it passed it seemed to repair the damage the virus did, as it passed the grunt in the room he seemed to get an upgrade he seemed to have gotten more muscles, he also was wearing a helmet with the Black Hole symbol on it, and was also carrying a Plasma sword and the plasma shield that Jackel's use in Halo,
"Wow!" said Andy who was just getting back up, suddenly the Energy passed him and made him transform too and Darkrai quickly went back into Andy's body, suddenly Andy was wearing armour it was almost completely black the helmet had a red visor and also seemed to have a white wisp of flame on the top like what Darkrai had, the left shoulder blade had an SW initial on it the chest armour had a Black Hole symbol on it, he was also wearing gloves that looked like claws and was glowing with a Black Aura
"Amasing!" said the grunt, suddenly they heard marching and approaching them was another 9 Black Arm grunt's and 5 Black Arm Giant, they giant's where wearing huge armour simmilar to the one's that Brutes wear and also they where carrying huge Claymore sized plasma swords, suddenly they faced Andy and...bowed to him, then Andy realised that when he destroyed the virus the energy he gave the comet must have repaired and improved the Dark comet and the Black Arm's as well, and since they can sense Darkrai inside him, they know he is their master,
"This is great!" said Andy, he could redeem the Black Arm's, by having them protect this world, with that thought in mind he faced the Black Arm's,
"My loyal soldiers! We now have a chance to redeem ourselves for the destruction we have caused for the inhabitants of Planet Earth!" said Andy as they Black Arm's roared in approaval,
"We must protect this planet at all cost's from any evil that arises, We will show that Darkness can be used for the side of Good because we are the BLACK ARMS!!" yelled Andy,
"YEAH DARKRAI! DARKRAI!" cheered the Black Arm's, as the Black Arm's where back improved and reformed,
(A few hours later)
We find Andy back in his original clothing in his home, after helping the Black Arm's he was given an instant teleporter device that would instantly teleport a squad of Black Arms to his location, he had already informed Ross and the Space Warrior's about these little reinforcement's and was heading to bed, suddenly floating to his left was Darkrai,
"It is great we have your army Darkrai to help us!" said Andy excited, as Darkrai had what looked like a Smile on his face,
"**Yes my friend it is great to see my army again**!" said Darkrai, with that Andy went to his bed,
"Yeah Darkrai! Now it's smooth sailing from here!" said Andy with a smile as he fell asleep, Darkrai stared outside with a slightly worried look,
"But we still have Darkstar and his forces to fight! I hope we can help defeat them!" said Darkrai as he went back inside Andy's mind, to rest.
2. A new Friend
Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
Katie's Introduction
Floating above the cloud's was the Halberd, the Space Warrior's flying HQ, where Marissa, Michael, Alistair, Metaknight, and Omega were, They had recieved a call from Me, saying I wanted to Introduce someone to them,
"Where the Heck is Ross?" Michael asked,
"Be paitent, Ross and his Guest should arriving soon," said Metaknight, suddenly a portal appeared infront of them,
"What did I tell ya," said Metaknight, then stepping out the portal was Me and Katie,
"Hey guy's!" I said with a smile,
"Hey Ross, took you long enough!" Michael said with a frown, before grinning, "Great to see ya though!"
"Who's this?" Marissa asked, gesturing to Katie,
"Oh right, guy's, this is Katie she's a Pokemorph as well," I said,
"Oh well it's great to have another Girl Pokemorph around!" Marissa said as she shoke Katie's hand,
"So uh what kind of Pokemorph is she, Latias? Shaymin?" Michael asked,
"Actually she's a Palkia Pokemorph," I said,
"Really!?" Alistair asked, when I nodded, Metaknight surprisingly bowed,
"It's an honour to meet the Ruler of Space herself," Metaknight said,
"Oh their no need to be formal," Katie said, she then turned to Me,
"Say Ross why don't you show me around?" She asked, with that she grabbed my Left arm and started dragging me away,
"Uh...sure, Katie" I said, with that we both walked off,
"Man who would thought that Ross would find a Palkia Pokemorph," Michael said, But Marissa was thinking about something,
"Hmm I wonder...?" She said before she started to follow the path me and Katie took,
"Huh? Marissa where you going?" Michael asked,
"(Sighs) This may sound strange but I think that Katie girl has a crush on Ross? I am going to make sure he know's!" Marissa said,
"What? That's crazy!" Michael said, "I'll help,"
"What?" Marissa asked,
"It's crazy I love doing crazy thing's," Michael said with a grin,
"Man your hopeless!" Marissa said, with that the Two Pokemorph's hurried after Me and Katie, meanwhile Omega, Metaknight and Alistair had heard what Marissa was saying,
"Ten buck's say's they screw up!" Alistair said,
"I'll take that bet!" Metaknight said,
"ME TOO" said Omega.
(Meanwhile)
I was showing Katie the deck of the Ship where Olimar and Louie where Piloting,
"This is the Flight deck, where My friend's Olimar and Louie fly this ship anywhere we want to go," I said as I waved to Olimar and Louie, who waved back
"Hey Ross who's your friend?" Olimar asked,
"This is Katie she's going to stay with us for a while!" I said, after that we left the Deck and arrived, at a training room, with Practise dummie's and obstacle course's, already in the room was Kirby, facing a lit torch,
"This is the training room, where we hone our skill's and power's!" I said, Katie was staring at what Kirby was doing,
"Uh Ross, What's he doing?" Katie asked,
"Oh Kirby's practising his copying ability," I said suddenly Kirby took a huge breath in, sucking in the torch, when he swallowed he was surroundded in a glow and when it died down Kirby was different, his skin was Red instead of Pink, he was also wearing a strange Hat of flames,
"Wow!" Katie said, as Kirby breathed Fire on the dummies in front of him, turning them to ash,
"Yeah's that's Fire Kirby!" I said,
"Let's leave him be," I said with that we headed out, Marissa and Michael had just entered the room,
"HEY KIRBY!" Michael shouted, which was stupid because Kirby on instinct breathed Fire at them Marissa dodged it, and Because of his Pokemon Half Michael wasn't harmed,
"Idiot! Uh kirby did you see Ross come this way?" Marissa said, Kirby nodded and pointed the path Me and Katie took,
"Come on Michael!" Marissa said as they went after me and Katie, with Kirby just staring,
Me and Katie had just arrived at the Kitchen, empty of course,
"And this is the Kitchen where, of course we eat," I said,
"I gotta thank you Ross, thank's to you I might be able to get Dialga back to his realm soon," Katie said smiling,
"I guess it was lucky that you found Me back in that Dimension!" I said with a smile,
"Yeah I guess it was!" Katie said, with that we headed off being followed by Michael and Marissa, finally we stopped at a Room,
"And this is your room," I said with a smile,
"Thank you," She said, while Blushing a little,
"Uh you ok Katie?" I asked, causing Marissa who was behind us aby a few yard's to face-palm,
"Man he's a psychic and he can't see the clear sign's!" Marissa said, but Michael covered her mouth so they wouldn't give themselves away,
"Yeah I'm fine, I think I'm gonna turn in," Katie said,
"Oh ok, sure," I said, Katie turned to her door, then suddenly she turned to face me, and to Me, Marissa and Michael's shock she kissed me on the cheek,
"Good Night," She said while blushing she headed into her room,
"Uh...what just happened?" I said as I blushed slightly, when I heard a little clang from behind me, "Oh and Marissa, Michael you can come out now!"
With that they came out of their hiding spot,
"Uh hi Ross," They both said, grinning sheepily,
"(Sighs) Come on guy's lets go back to Cafeteria and see if their some Root Beer left!" I said with a grin,
"Sure!" Michael said with a grin as well, with that we headed down the hall, meanwhile in her room Katie was lying on her bed with a huge smile.
3. Turn Back the Clock Part 1
Turn back the clock
Ross's Beginning
(Now this story show's the start of a young boy who will help turn the tide, in a battle between Good and Evil, but before that we must return to another Universe because this story begins in a whole different Dimension, this is the story of Ross the Pokemorph)
We see floating calmly in space the beautiful Space Colony ARK, inside what look's like a Medical facility we see Three People, the first one is a Woman with Green Eye's Brown hair, and was wearing a White Gown, next to her holding what looked like a bundle, was a Man, he had Brown Eye's and Black Hair which was slightly spiky, the last person was another man He was a tall and lanky figure who wore an open tattered purple trench coat which he wore over a turquoise turtleneck sweater. He also wore a dark-grey, dirty, patched wizard hat and a red and purple scarf that concealed his face in shadows, except for his pitch-red eyes. He had giant metal claws that could transform into any gadget or tool, which made him a cyborg. But what was most disturbing about him was that he had a long, worm-like tail. This is Wormtail96, who was with Ross's Parent's, suddenly another Doctor approached the threesome,
"Professor Wormtail we have a problem," He said, causing all three adult's to look at him with worried look's, "I am afraid your son has contracted an Unknown Disease, we can't Identify it, but it is fatal," Just as he finished the bundle in the Man's arm's started to cough slighty, and we know can see that the bundle is a baby boy, he had what looked like just growing in Brown hair, and Brown Eye's, Wormtail then put his hand on Ross's Dad's shoulder,
"I swear to you my friend, I will do anything Humanely Possibly to cure this, I promise you!" Wormtail, Ross's Dad gave Wormtail a thank you nod, before handing Ross over to his mother,
(3 Day's later)
Wormtail was still in his study, the Disease Affecting Ross was getting worse by the day, Wormtail figure's Ross may only have 4 more day's left, Wormtail was using all his time and power to find a cure but nothing, showed promise, the only thing that changed that yesterday a mysterious Object appeared, a strange Comet, but that didn't concern Wormtail, as he kept trying to brainstorm, a Black Portal opened behind him, and a figure walked out the top of its body is connected to the lower half by a tiny waist, giving it a figure shaped like an hourglass. A white substance flows from its head, obscuring much of its facial features. Its club-shaped arms are clawed and look muscular, with parts of them appearing tattered, and it has Souless Cyan Coloured Eye's.
"You must be Professor Wormtail, correct?" The figure asked, causing Wormtail to turn around in surprise,
"Who are you!?" Wormtail said in surprise,
"No need to be alarmed, I have come to help you, my name is Darkrai!" He said,
"Why would you help me?" Wormtail asked, Darkrai just smiled,
"Oh, I only ask for one thing, do you know of the Life Aura's?" Darkrai said with a grin.
4. Turn Back the Clock Part 2
Turn back the clock
Ross's Beginning
(If you have read my Ross the Pokemorph, this scene is what the GUN commander saw)
We find ourselves back in the Infirmary, where Ross's parent's, were being Informed by Wormtail, about Darkrai's deal, with them was Darkrai,
"I'm afraid this may be our only chance, to save him," Wormtail said, as his friend's stared at him, before facing Darkrai,
"Can you really help us?" Ross's mom said, with hope in her eye's, Darkrai, inside was grinning at the Desperation in all three of them,
"Yes, if you transfer some of my DNA to your son, he should become Immune to this disease," Darkrai said, hesitant at first Ross's Mom handed Darkrai, Ross, who held him, before facing Wormtail,
"You know what to do," Darkrai said Wormtail nodded before poking Darkrai arm gently with a syringe, extracting some of Darkrai's blood, and then gently injected it into Ross's Blood stream,
(3 Days Later)
Surprising, Darkrai's Idea worked, the Disease was completely gone from Ross's system, Wormtail would promise Darkrai the Life Aura's when he returned which would be in 50 Years, Darkrai said that his blood would mean that Ross would age more slowly, so by the time he returned Ross would have the Body of a Teenager, Wormtail had discovered Darkrai's motive, he was going to use the Dark Comet to destroy planet Earth, Wormtail immediatly decided to act, while he left his friend's and their son, he headed to his Lab to find a way to stop Darkrai, and you can guess this lead him to build the most powerful weapon the ECLIPSE CANNON!
(10 Year's later)
Ross had the body of a 5 year old, while Walking along a hallway, Admiring the Sight's he was seeing, as he was admiring the sight of Planet Earth, he accidentally bumped into someone,
"Oh, I'm sorry," Ross said the person was a 10 year old girl, with Gold blonde with top half tied, light blue eyes, gold hoop earrings, black t-shirt with a black lion head within an orange sun in the middle and the Lion King musical logo, tan skirt with brown leggings, brown belt with lioness head buckle, white socks, and white shoes with gray Nike symbols, she got back up and dusted off her clothes,
"Oh it's no trouble," She said smiling, before giving Ross a handshake, "Hi my name's Alyssa what's your's?"
"Oh my name's Ross, Ross Heuchan," Ross said smiling as well shaking Alyssa's hand,
"Well it's nice to meet you Ross," Alyssa said,
"Oh Ross, Alyssa good to see you both," Wormtail said as he approached, the two kids,
"Oh Hi Wormtail," Alyssa said,
"Hi Professor so what's up?" Ross said,
"I wanted you to watch over something for me, both of you," Wormtail said, when he placed in Ross's hand, was the sparkling Red Life Aura,
"Oh my Wormtail that Jewel is Beautiful, what is it?" Alyssa said, in awe at the Life Aura,
"This is one of the seven Life Aura's, I found this Jewel at the Ancient Ruin's," Wormtail said suddenly the Life Aura started to glow again in Ross's hand,
"Wow, so Beautiful!" Alyssa said, when the glow subsided Ross was staring at the Life Aura,
"I was right the Life Aura's have chosen you, Ross," Wormtail said,
"Huh what do you mean Professor!" Ross asked,
"The Life Aura's are powerful Item's, they will Pick, someone to Protect them, the Life Aura's also grant their Guardian Immortality, and Immense Power!" Wormtail said,
"Really, that's amazing!" Alyssa said,
"Now I need you two to watch that for me," Wormtail said,
"Sure Professor!" Ross said, with that Wormtail walked off,
"So how do you know Wormtail?" Alyssa asked,
"He's a good friend of my Parent's," Ross said.
(With that Ross's and Alyssa's friendship began, 5 year's later, the attack from both Wormtail's experiment's and GUN happened, (If you read Ross the Pokemorph, their in their) after that Wormtail lost his mind, and using Ross's losing the memory of the promise to Alyssa, he planned for the destruction of Earth, but he was found out by GUN, and captured and Executed, but not before putting Ross in suspended animation, their he would stay until 50 year's later...)
(...when Darkstar paid Prison Island a Visit.)
5. Turn Back the Clock Part 3
Turn back the clock
Ross's Beginning
(This next part is FlashBack's from My three Fanfic's, Author Adventure 2)
21:02
Prison Island: Inside the base
"**INTRUDER ALERT, INTRUDER ALERT, Security breach at gate 3 Intruder has been located in the north quadrant and is moving in the direction of the underground base, all units prepare to engage. Emergency battle formations! Standard Battle procedures initiated. Locate and stop the intruder from entering the security area!** (While the intercom was saying this a figure just blew apart the sealing door's revealing the figure to be the evil Drake Darkstar) **This is not a Drill! Repeat, this is not a Drill!"**
Drake then destroyed the Intercom speakers with some small energy blasts, "HAHAHAHAHA, that was all too easy,(while he was saying this he was slowly walking along the hallway) let's take a look at what Mr Wormtail was working on a top secret military weapon, the military shut down the research because they feared it!" with that Drake dropped deeper into the Base.
(Later)
(A giant door opened, letting Drake in. He walked over to a small console. A small orb was floating over a console).
"Oh HO! So this is the military's top-secret weapon. It's a lot SMALLER than I expected!" said Drake surprised by the small size
(Drake was looking at an orb floating over the console as he tapped into the console).
"Enter user data...aha...enter password..." said Drake
(Drake reached over to the side console).
Password is ALY-SS-A. Alyssa! Now all I have to do is to place the Life Aura into
this console...
(He brought out the silver Life Aura and placed it into the console. Slowly Something behind the
console started to rise...)
"Oh ho!"
(A cryochamber rose from the floor, and a figure rose, standing on top of the high platform. Drake growled, another annoyance the figure as it folded his arms).
"Oh great a Author Fighter? Are you trying to spoil my plans again? Wait, you're not an Author Fighter! This is impossible!"
(The figure had dark red armor and purple eyes. This is Ross...)
"My name is Ross. Since you were so kind as to release me, my master... I will grant you one wish!"
(Alarms went off again, almost making Drake fall on his butt).
"Now what!?" said Drake
(Ross looked up, seeing a figure. A military robot).
"Behold, the true power I possess!" said Ross
(Ross activated his air blades that is on the sole of his sneakers and landed in front of the military robot).
"This is Scorpion troop's B-3x Hot Shot! Enemy movement has been detected. En route to intercept and destroy!" said the mech's pilot,
"Copy that, B-3." Said the communicator
(The fight was on as the Hot Shot fired missiles, lasers and bullets to try and destroy Ross! Ross damaged the Hot Shot by hitting the cockpit. Ross smiled as he blasted the Hot Shot down to the ground).
"The enemy is too strong!! I-I can't destroy the enemy! Hot Shot is down! I repeat Hot Shot is down!!" yelled the pilot,
"Ha! Pathetic humans!" said Ross
(Drake, watched the battle and applauded Ross).
"Destroying that guard robot was spectacular! So Ross, YOU are the military's top
secret weapon! What did you mean when you said you would grant me a wish?"
(Ross looked over his shoulder towards Drake and smiled).
"Bring more Life Auras." Said Ross,
"ROSS, WAIT!" said Drake,
"I'll be waiting for you...in the central control room, on the space colony ARK," said Ross,
"ARK?" said Drake confused
(With that, Ross walked off, leaving the gaping Drake behind...)
(Much Later)
(A few Hours Later)
(Darkmagicianmon took a huge breath and looked at the fallen Big Foot, thinking if he should pull the pilot out and ask him some question of why the GUN was after him when he saw something standing on top of the giant robot...)
"What the--? Darkmagicianmon said confused,
(There was Ross, holding the green Life Aura in the sky. He never noticed Darkmagicianmon below watching him).
"Its all starts with this... A treasure containing the ultimate power!" said Ross
"That's a... Life Aura!" yelled Darkmagicianmon
(Ross looked down to see Darkmagicianmon, walking towards him).
"Now I see what's going on! The military has mistaken me for the likes of YOU! So, where
do you think your going with that Aura?
(Darkmagicianmon started to rush towards Ross).
"Say something, you faker!!" Darkmagicianmon yelled,
(Ross tossed the orb into the air and grabbed it).
"Chaos Control!!" Ross yelled
(A bright light and Ross disappeared. Time became slower for Ross as he saw Darkmagicianmon running a lot slower. The purple haired pokemorph passed the blue haired Digimon and landed on a building. When time came back to normal, Darkmagicianmon turned around to see Ross).
"Wow! He's fast! Hey, it's not his speed! He must be using the Life Aura to warp!" said D.M
"My name is Ross! I'm the world's ultimate pokemorph. There's no time for games! Farewell!" said Ross
(Ross used the green orb to warp once again and disappear from Darkmagicianmon's sight. D.M covered his eyes from the bright light).
"Ross... what is he?" D.M asked quietly to himself.
(Later on Space Colony ARK)
"I have been waiting for you Darkstar" said Ross, now gesturing to the structure behind him,
"Now I will show the GLORIUS achievement oh what the worlds leading scientist professor Wormtail has created!!" suddenly the console sprung to life,
"The ARK was the first space colony created by mankind non many people know that the ARK contained a top secret research facility where weapons of mass destruction were created (Gestures again to the structure this is one of them a weapon capable of destroying planets codenamed ECLIPSLE cannon!!" said Ross,
"Destroying an entire planet was this Wormtail's legacy?" asked Drake,
"Unfortunately it has been inactive for some time now,(Ross throws the green Life Aura into the machine) to reactivate it,(Suddenly the machine gets a very powerful burst of energy) larges amounts of energy are necessary!" said Ross,
"Oh so that why you stole the Life Aura?" asked Drake, getting the idea now,
"EXACTLY to reactivate the cannon we need the SEVEN Life Auras, once you have that then you have the ultimate power of destruction to use as you please, and then the world could be yours!" said Ross, (Suddenly Drake let loose a very EVIL laugh)
"Sound's like a plan I like the way you think Ross! I will get the Life Auras, use the machine to dominate the world and build a legacy of my own!!" said Drake,
"Do you really think it will be that easy boys?" a voice said, (Ross immediately looks up to find Juliet like a bat hanging upside down on the Roof she jumps down and lands safely on the platform)
"I've got a great idea how about making a deal?" asked Juliet,
"A Deal?" said Drake,
"When you grabbed that HUGE Aura you said something about a reaction, a reaction that it may have with the Master Aura, now if you just let me borrow that radar I may be able to help you! What do you think?" said Juliet,
"If I do what's in it for me?" said Drake, (suddenly Juliet pulls out the Blue Life Aura)
"I have an idea where the other Auras are, I may not look it, but do you know I am a treasure hunter who specialises in all kinds of treasure!"
(Drake starts to ponder the pros and cons of this; he notices a nod from Ross telling him to accept)
"Very well!" said Drake,
"Ok then it's a deal! I don't think we have been introduced I am Juliet Gamer but you can call me Juliet" said Juliet a hidden smile on her face as she and Drake handed the Silver and Blue Life Auras to Ross, who put's them into the machine.
(The Next day on Prison Island)
(Ross was trekking across the island to meet up with Drake when his radio beeped and Juliet's voice came in).
"This is Juliet. I got a small problem... I can't believe I'm trapped in this locked safe with the Life Auras! I guess I'm not able to call myself a treasure hunter anymore..." Juliet said sadly,
(Ross's watch beeped. Only 10 minutes left... Ross laughed... He was about to leave all this when he remembered what happened to Alyssa, he thought of Juliet, going to die with the island! He growled and shook his fist).
"Ah, shoot! Troublemaker!" shouted Ross
(He turned around, making his way back to the base... Ross ran through a huge jungle. He landed on some fallen trunks, grinding his way. His air shoes were helping him go faster. Along the way, Ross thought up some interesting questions of Juliet... What was she? Where did she come from? What was her mission before joining up with him and Drake? His questions turned into attacks as he saw some GUN jungle robot patrols starting to shoot right at him. The young pokemorph jumped and attacked the robots with ease and continued on his way, he was quickly getting close to the base, when he noticed something Darkmagicianmon and grumbled)
(Darkmagicianmon noticed as well).
"Hey, that's..." said D.M
"That digimon again, of ALL places!" said Ross
"I found you, Faker!" said Darkmagicianmon
"FAKER? I think YOU'RE the fake one around here! YOU'RE comparing yourself to ME? Hah! You're not even good enough to BE my fake!" said Ross
"I'LL MAKE YOU EAT THOSE WORDS!!" yelled D.M
(As Darkmagicianmon yelled, Ross leaped from the tree branch and landed near Darkmagicianmon). D.M yelled as Ross leaped from the tree branch.
"There's no time to play games! You won't even get the chance!" said Ross
(D.M leaped up and tried a Dark magic attack. Ross anticipated that move and did a shadow ball to block D.M. When Ross landed on his feet, D.M quickly used a Dark magic attack).
"UGH! (Leapt to his feet) I'm the COOLEST!" yelled Ross
(Ross used shadow ball on D.M then hit another one on Darkmagicianmon).
"Oof! (Gets up and close his eyes) Right, that its!
"What's the matter, faker? In pain? Hahaha!!
"Magical Wind!!" yelled D.M
(A great deal of whirling energy struck Ross. Ross was surprised as he got up. He was mad now. He closed his eyes and shouted the same time).
"That's it!" yelled Ross
"Uh oh..." said D.M
"HYPER BEAM!!" yelled Ross
(A beam of energy struck D.M from above. As he got up, he knew he was low on energy. D.M remembered how he lost Ross earlier. He smiled, it was worth a shot. D.M threw his fist into the air once again and shouted).
"Time Stop!!" yelled Darkmagicianmon
(D.M disappeared, making Ross surprised again).
"What?!" yelled Ross
(When, Darkmagicianmon re-appeared, he was standing in front of Ross. The blue haired digimon punched the purple haired pokemorph, making him fall down).
"Uuuuugh...not bad...for an imposter..." said Ross weakly
"DO you know who I AM?!" yelled D.M
(Ross got up, ready to face Darkmagicianmon again when his radio beeped in).
"(Radio) Ross! What are you doing?! Hurry up and get back here before the island blows up with you ON it! Yelled Drake
(Darkmagicianmon, amazed from what Drake said, shouted out loud).
"Blows up?!" yelled D.M
(Ross, giving Darkmagicianmon a quick glance, jumped back and ran faster than a scared rabbit.)
Ross rushed towards where Juliet is. He broke into the safe and grabbed the young girl, who was holding the 3 Life Auras. He checked his watch, only 10 seconds to go!)
"We'll never make it!" shouted Juliet
"Yes, we will! Chaos Control!!" yelled Ross
(When the timer reached 0... BOOM!! The island with the forest and the GUN military base exploded! Causing a shockwave that passed through the waves...Drake, Ross and Juliet got off the island as well, along with the 3 Life Auras...)
(Many Hour's later, on Space Colony ARK)
Outside Space Colony ARK.
CANNON COUNTDOWN: 5 minutes, 44 seconds.
(Darkmagicianmon stood on the runway that led to the outside of the Eclipse Cannon alone when someone he knows approached him...)
"You never cease to surprise me, digimon. I thought that capsule you were in exploded in space." Said Ross,
"You know, what can I say? I die hard!" said Darkmagicianmon
(D.M held the fake Aura to show Ross as they started to run).
"You actually saved me, you know!" said Darkmagicianmon
"It WAS a Life Aura, wasn't it? But, there's no way you could of activated the Chaos Control using an Aura that's fake! So, there's more to you than just looking like me...what ARE you anyway?" asked Ross
"What you see is what you get. Just a guy who loves adventure. I'm Darkmagicianmon!
(D.M and Ross took off running).
"I see. But you know I can't let you live! Your adventuring days are coming to an end! Before this is over, I'll show you the true power of CHAOS CONTROL!" yelled Ross
(Ross lashed out first, knocking Darkmagicianmon down. The blue haired digimon quickly got up and gave Ross a knocking down as well).
"Uh... that hurt!" moaned D.M
(Darkmagicianmon punched Ross back and made a dash towards the cannon. Ross closed his eyes and held his hands into the air).
"This is the Ultimate Chaos Control!" yelled Ross
(Ross disappeared and reappeared in front of D.M! They battled furiously till D.M gave Ross a great big dark magic attack! Ross fell onto the floor, unable to battle Darkmagicianmon again).
"I can't believe...I lost...I am...the ultimate poke..." said Ross before blacking out
"Game over, Ross!" yelled D.M,
(Later)
ARK: Abandoned Lab
COLONY IMPACE: 19 minutes, 50 seconds
(Hikari down the hall, complaining again. Erin was in front of her. She were getting fed up of Hikari's complaining. They were looking for Ross).
"OOOH! I hate it when they leave me behind!!" she yelled
"I wonder if you hate it when WE leave you behind! Please stop complaining, Hikari!" said Erin
"I can't help it!" she said
(As they passed a doorway, Ross spotted a figure watching Earth from the window, Erin stopped and looked what Hikari was seeing).
"Look, it's Ross!" said Hikari
(Hikari started to pace...)
"I've REALLY got to stop whining. Everyone's trying their best to help out, and so must I!" said Hikari
(Hikari rushed towards Ross... Erin gasped!)
"Amy! Come back here!" yelled Erin,
(Hikari ran to Ross's side).
"Ross! We need you! Please help us!" pleaded Hikari
"It's all going according to plan. There's no reason for me to help them. Besides, there's
no way to save anyone." Said Ross,
"There HAS to be! I know that people fight over the most trivial things. SOME people may be
selfish, like the professor said. But they're basically good. If they try their best and never give up on their wishes, they always have a reason to be happy! That's why you should help them out! Saving them is a GOOD thing! Ross, I BEG you! Please do it for them! Give them a chance-"
(Suddenly, what Hikari's words said to him brought Ross back the FULL memory of Alyssa. In the same
position, Alyssa was gasping for air and slumped over the console).
"Ross...I beg of you...please...do it for me..." said Alyssa
"ALYSSA!" said Ross,
"-for all people who live on that planet...give them a chance to be happy! Let them live for their dreams...Ross...I know you can do it...THAT'S the reason you were brought into this world...Goodbye forever...Ross the Pokemorph..."
(The memory ended, a tear came out of the pokemorph's eye).
"-now I remember it all. And I must keep that promise...that's what Alyssa wished for..." said Ross,
"Ross?" asked Hikari
"I got to go now! I got to keep my promise to Alyssa, and you." Said Ross
(With that, Ross ran out of the room and ran past Erin).
"You did it!" said Erin
"Even if Ross is helping out, I still wonder if BOTH we and the people of Earth are
going to survive." Said Erin
"We will, Erin... We will..." said Hikari.
(ARK: Center of Core. COLONY IMPACT: 15 minutes, 43 seconds.)
(Darkmagicianmon and Airnaruto ran for the center of the core and stopped short. It was like Airnaruto was suddenly back home).
"What's that?! The core looks like the shrine to the Master Aura!" asked Airnaruto
"They probably designed the core like the shrine, to harness the power of the Life Auras. That's the reason why..." said Darkmagicianmon
(As Darkmagicianmon and Airnaruto ran towards the shrine, Wormtail's words continued to haunt throughout the station).
"All of you ungrateful humans who took everything away from me will feel my loss-!" said Wormtail
(Darkmagicianmon looked up and saw sparking energy coming from the center of the shrine).
"Airnaruto, here it comes!!" said Darkmagicianmon,
"-and despair!" said Wormtail
(Wormtail's voice echoed throughout as the energy produced a creature of immense size! A large Groudon looking creature but was almost completely Black! This is The SHADOW GROUDON!) (Don't know what I'm talking about check Jirachi wish maker to find out)
"All of you ungrateful humans will FEEL MY LOSS AND DISPAIR!!" yelled Wormtail
(Darkmagicianmon and Airnaruto gasped at the giant monster!)
"Could this be the prototype of the ultimate pokemorph that was supposed to
be encapsulated?" said Airnaruto
(A figure slowly approached beside Darkmagicianmon and Airnaruto).
"Leave this one to me." Said Ross
"Ross, what are you doing?!" asked Darkmagicianmon
"I'll take care of this, while you run and get the Life Auras!
(The Prototype snapped towards Ross. The pokemorph leapt backwards. His radio beeped and Juliet's voice was heard).
"(Radio) Ross, can ya hear me? Aim for the life-support system on its back!" said Juliet
"How can you know this?" asked Ross,
"(Radio) I read the information on the file I downloaded! Now, just do it!" said Juliet,
"Okay! Here I go!" said Ross
(Ross said. As Ross ran circles around the beast, he saw where a pipe came from its mouth and up to the support system. If he could grind up there... A direct hit! Ross was able to take the lizard out with ease. A few more hits really got the beast mad, and it created energy eggs to shoot at Ross. Ross dodged every one of them and leaped up, nailing the support system. The Prototype collapsed in defeat. Ross gone into a victory stance!)
"GET OUT you UGLY prototype!" yelled Ross
(Darkmagicianmon and Airnaruto ran up the steps of the mock-up shrine and Airnaruto set down the Master Aura into the center of the core, mumbling something).
The servers are...the seven Lives's... Life is power...power is enriched by the heart...
the controller is the one that unifies all life...only you can do this! STOP THE LIFE AURAS!
(The giant green Aura glowed brightly and shot 7 green lasers towards the 7 Life Auras. Darkmagicianmon and Airnaruto turned around to see the Prototype getting up, roaring in pain! A giant flash and he disappeared! Ross had joined up with Darkmagicianmon and Airnaruto).
"Is it gone?!" asked Airnaruto
"Is that what...Chaos Control is??" said Ross,
(The station rumbled again! Airnaruto almost fell. When he got up, Airnaruto noticed the flaw).
"Since we've stopped the Life Auras, why is the space colony still on a crash course
for Earth?!" Asked Airnaruto
(Their answer came soon enough as Drake called on the radio, in a serious voice!)
"The prototype is still alive! He is controlling the space colony as it is falling to Earth! He has become one with the space colony and is determined to keep it on its collision course! He's no longer the Shadow Groudon! He's the FinalHazard!" said Drake
(Everything was hopeless until Darkmagicianmon and Airnaruto looked at each other. Airnaruto noticed that Darkmagicianmon had a twinkle in his eye and looked at the Life Auras... Ross looked at the Auras as well. Airnaruto knew what they were going to do).
(Airnaruto watched as they started to use their plan. What is there plan, Darkmagicianmon and Ross BOTH knew what they have to do to stop this madness! Airnaruto watched as Darkmagicianmon and Ross started to concentrate to bring the 7 Life Auras' power to them! The 7 colorful Auras surrounded the Digimon and Pokemorph and a great flash appeared. Darkmagicianmon's hair and Armor transformed to a golden yellow color! Super Darkmagicianmon! Ross transformed from his Purple hair to a white gold color! Hyper Ross! With the power of the Auras, both Darkmagicianmon and Ross will breathe outer space! Time to get finish this battle once and for all!)
Outside Space Colony ARK.
COLONY IMPACT: 6 minutes, 12 seconds.
(Super D.M and Hyper Ross arrived outside the face the bigger, uglier, giant brute of the Shadow Groudon, now known as the FINALHAZARD! Drake called from the comm. of the ARK).
"(Radio) Can you hear me, Darkmagicianmon, Ross? He's very weak without his life-support system.
Aim for the red swelling areas. You're our LAST hope." Said Drake
(D.M started off by zooming forward heading for a blister on the lizard's big ugly hide, and
punctured it, causing the FinalHazard to howl in pain! Ross called over to D.M).
"Darkmagicianmon! Leave it to me! I'll destroy him!" said Ross
(Ross flew towards the FinalHazard. What surprised the super formed Digimon and Pokemorph was the laser that the beast was firing at him).
"Where in the world did it get all that power? Could it be he used some of the power of the Life Auras? Ross, are you all right?" said Darkmagicianmon,
(Ross hit a blister and called over to Darkmagicianmon once again).
"Now it's up to you, Darkmagicianmon!" said Ross
"Ross, you need rest. Let me give it a try!" said Darkmagicianmon
(Darkmagicianmon zoomed towards the FinalHazard, dodging a laser blast from the beast. Airnaruto radioed in... His voice was worried).
"(Radio) Boss. We're in danger. The colony will enter the atmosphere in about
four minutes!" said Airnaruto
(D.M knew they need more time as he struck another blister!)
"Yeah! Take that, you creep! Ross, are you okay?" asked Darkmagicianmon
"Here I come, you creep!" yelled Ross
(Ross started to fly towards FinalHazard. This time, the pokemorph shot two lasers at Ross and he veered between them towards the blister, striking it!)
"Alyssa! Watch me as I fulfill your wish!" said Ross
"Ross! How's your energy! Remember to switch places with me if it gets too hairy! We almost got him! Now we-OOF!" said Darkmagicianmon
(D.M was caught off guard by a stray laser. He floated, stunned. Ross flew over to Darkmagicianmon's side to see if he was okay).
"Darkmagicianmon! Are you all right?" asked Ross
"Yeah! Come on! Let's finish this ugly creep!" said D.M
"Right!" said Ross
(D.M flew towards a blister and made the FinalHazard roar with pain! Ross knows that it'll
take one more hit to defeat the beast! He flew to a blister and used his strength to bring the
monster down! The FinalHazard limped as he let go of the colony and floated towards Earth...
D.M and Ross went at full speed towards the falling ARK! As they flew towards the ARK, Alyssa's voice echoed through Ross's thoughts...)
"Ross, I beg of you...!" said Alyssa
"Alyssa?" said Ross,
"...give them a chance... to be happy!" said Alyssa,
(As they were near the ARK, D.M shouted!)
"Now, Ross!" yelled Darkmagicianmon
(Both of them unleashed a powerful energy upon the ARK).
"CHAOS CONTROL!" yelled the both of them,
(The ARK was covered and vanished into thin air... As this was happening... Ross fell back
towards Earth... With Darkmagicianmon watching him... In the Digimon's hand was Ross's bracelet...Ross knew that he's out of energy and Darkmagicianmon had some left to arrive back at the ARK colony. Ross closed his eyes as he fell to Earth...)
"Alyssa...this is what you wanted, right? This is my promise to you..." Ross said
(The ARK reappeared, showing in a stable orbit around the Earth. This was shown on TV all over the world, as everyone started to cheer. The young girl hugged his mother as the nightmare was over... It was finally over...)
(2 Weeks later in a desert region)
(The entire area was scorched and some even looked like glass, at the epic-centre, was Ross, unconscious but alive)
(Suddenly 2 shadow appear revealing to be 2 dark warrior's)
"So this him?" the first one, asked
"Yeah Master Drake ordered us to take him to one of the pods, and put him in stasis while he begins operation air fleet!" said the second one,
"Ok let's get to work!" said the first one,
(As the two Dark warrior's picked Ross up a picture fell from his pocket, which one of them see's)
"Hmm!" it said,
(On the picture were Alyssa and Wormtail, with smiles on their faces. The dark warrior shrugged put it back in Ross's pocket and helped his comrade putting Ross in the pod)
"Ok let go!" said the first Dark warrior,
(And so the Dark warrior's with their cargo headed back to the base with the unconscious body of Ross the Pokemorph).
6. Turn Back the Clock Part 4
Turn back the clock
Ross's Beginning
(This next part is FlashBack's from My Fanfic, Author Fighter's)
We find ourselves in what look likes a very tall hallway when suddenly falling form the darkness is a young girl she is wearing a purple T-shirt with a blue heart in the center; blue jeans, white socks, Purple high heeled boots, a silver necklace, purple wrist bracelet; purple flower earrings and her hair was down to look like bat ears once she landed on the floor she approached a keypad for a door, when she opened the door by putting the right code in (which was surprisingly, Drakey probably from anti-Juliet) she peered inside the room.
"This must be it I found Drake's secret treasure!!"
But surprisingly their was nothing in here but old robot parts, but their was something that stood out, in the middle of the room in front of a control panel was a strange pod,
"Well, well what do we have here, let us see what's inside,"
While Juliet was accessing the pod, in the shadow a pair of red robot eyes lit up then it slowly approached Juliet and the pod, while using its scanner on Juliet and the figure in the pod, while this was happening the fluids from the pod where being drained and then the pod opened,
"Now lets see…..(Gasps),"
In the pod was non other than me Ross the pokemorph, when I opened my eyes, I suddenly sensed something when suddenly the pod was pelted with a hail of bullets, just before it exploded I jumped out accidentally shoving Juliet onto her butt.
"Stay here" I said.
"ROSS!!" screamed Juliet.
As I jumped back intro the fray to fight the attacker which surprisingly it was a robot with two large red and black arms with the Greek sign for omega on one (with freaking large machine guns attached surprisingly it had small legs but big feet and a small head with the same red lights we saw earlier, anyway as I kept dodging the bullets it said in a monotone voice,
"Must destroy all drake robots,"
"HuuH!!" said Juliet.
she was starting to get confused if he is trying to destroy all of drake's robot then why was he attacking Ross, meanwhile I was starting to get tired of dodging so I start charging at the robot while it still tries to shoot me just when we are about to collide,
"HEY HOLD IT!!" Juliet stop's the two of us.
(Strangely while this happened the robot's hands had changed to claws)
After a quick explanation to Juliet,
"Ok so let's see if I got this straight, (she points to the Robot called Omega) you're mad at Drake for sealing you in this room, (It lowers it's head while Juliet turns to me) and you have no memory do you, (I just fold my arms and look away) then it's settled, now you two make up so we can go after Drake together, (while she said this she grabbed me and omega's hands put them on top of another while putting hers on the top) AH YEAH BABY this make's us a TEAM."
(Later)
(Now team limit was just leaving the city when behind them at a slight distance was team Revenge)
"Hey what are these creeps doing here!" said Juliet,
(Charles just stopped)
"What's up Charles?" asked NL?
(All three of them turned around to see team Revenge)
"Just what do you think YOU'RE doing here!?" asked Juliet
"Hey who's this broad?" asked NL? Causing Juliet to get very angry,
"Our client's enemy perhaps!" said Charles,
"You mean the bad guys!?" asked Wormtail,
"You guys can't fool ME! I know what you are after! Better stay out my way!!" yelled Juliet,
(A few hours later)
The entire area was in ruins both teams where worn out with fighting,
"So do you give up now you flat Broad?" Yelled NL, (BAD move NL)
(This caused Ross and Surprisingly Omega to pale up)
"Did he?" asked Ross, Omega simply nodded,
(Now Juliet was stock still with her hair hiding her eyes when she lifted her head her eye's had a Tsunade like look in them)
"WHAT DID YOU CALL ME!!" yelled Juliet, causing Team Limit to hug each other in fear, Juliet suddenly raced over to them and with one fist sent all 3 members flying, we turn our attention to team limit flying in the sky,
"YOU JUST HAD TO OPEN YOUR MOUTH NL!!" yelled Charles,
"Sorry Charles but this is a cheaper way to travel" said NL,
"So guys although we can't give it justice lets do it once!" said Wormtail,
"Right!" said NL and Charles,
"LOOKS LIKE TEAM LIMIT IS BLASTING OFF!!" yelled all 3 of them,
(Suddenly Juliet turn around to her team who were also stock still but in fear suddenly she gave off a friendly smile)
"Well let's go!!" she said,
(Ross turns to Omega)
"We never mention this to anyone EVER!" said Ross,
"AGREED" said Omega, as the 2 of them went to catch up with their teammate.
(suddenly a huge battleship appeared on the top was the same plane that team Revenge destroyed back at the beach, under that was a huge Blimp with many cannons attached and team Revenge were dashing toward it)
"We got him!" said Juliet,
"Capture him first! Then you can have your revenge Omega" said Ross,
"AFFERMITIVE!" said Omega,
"READY ALL CANNONS! OPEN FIRE!" yelled Drake,
"This is gonna be tough you ready!" asked Ross?
"You bet!" said Juliet,
"AFFERMITIVE!" said Omega,
And so team Revenge began their attack on the Dark Albatross, Omega handled the huge cannons; while Ross handled the smaller weapons and Juliet with thunder ball handled the Propellers, eventually the bottom part of the Albatross fell off)
"You're going to regret this!" said Drake,
"So that it!" said Juliet,
"NEGATIVE! DRAKE STILL AIRBORNE!" said Omega,
(And so Team Revenge continued their attack but this time is was much easier while omega handled the Cannons and their bullets, Ross and Juliet with Shadow and thunder balls attack the Ship causing more damage causing that part to be destroyed too leaving only the Black Hawk left)
"Hey he's getting away!" said Juliet,
"OH NO HE IS NOT OMEGA BARRAGE!" yelled Omega as his barrage destroyed the plane easily,
"Wow that plane was easier than the last one" said Ross,
"Nevermind that we gotta be certain that Drake is destroyed!" said Juliet,
(When team Revenge reached the Crash site the Drake they found was nothing more than a robot)
"MUHAHAHAHAHA….MUHAHAHAHAH!" said the recorded message, causing Omega to clench his fist, meanwhile Juliet notices that Ross was looking at something which reveals to be a robot Ross,
"Ross?" Juliet asked concerned?
"Lets go" said Ross, and team Revenge left the canyon, suddenly the robot Drake turned into a puddle of silver liquid before turning into a figure with spiky hair,
"ULTIMATE POKEMORPH DATA HAS BEEN COPIED!" said the figure in a metallic voice.
(Later in a Jungle)
(Team D.M we're heading out of the forest, but unknown to them Team Revenge was watching from a higher platform)
"Look it's that Digimon," I said,
"Wonder what the big rush is about, bet you those guys will end up getting in my way and making trouble!" said Juliet, suddenly Team D.M notice them or more precise Me,
"Hey isn't that…?" said Airnaruto,
"Ross!" finished Gantz,
"Heh, talk about being stubborn and full of surprises!" said Darkmagicianmon,
"Long time no see boys, too bad you had to come all this way for nothing! We'll take it from here," said Juliet,
"What did you say!" said Airnaruto,
"SENSOR'S LOCKED ON DARKSTAR, NON COMPLIANT INTRUDER'S WILL BE DESTROYED!" said Omega,
"Well don't you know, we have a date with Drake too!" said Darkmagicianmon, I just chuckled,
"Is that so?" I said, "Well then it will be a date to DIE for!"
"HEY! That's my Line!" Yelled Darkmagicianmon, as he and I charged at each other creating an explosion.
(Later on Drake's Fleet of Airships)
"Alright!" said Juliet,
"I AM THE ULTIMATE POWER!" said Ross, as they saw Drake lying their, Juliet started walking away, but unknown to them it was another fake, but Omega was relishing the moment,
"DRAKE TARGET COMPLETLY DESTROYED!" said Omega, as we change to Juliet who was entering a room,
"Now let's find that secret treasure...(Gasps)" said Juliet, as the room was full of Pod's the same one's she found Ross in, and even more disturbing all of them had a Ross in it, she turned around when she heard the door open...but it was Omega,
"PREPARE TO DESTROY IMMEDIATE AREA!" said Omega, Juliet needing someone to talk to decided to ask Omega,
"Hey Omega...Did I ever tell that Ross is a robot...and...Oh. Never mind...Good Luck!" said Juliet as she started to leave, but Omega decided to help her,
"YOU KNOW ABOUT CLONING...THE ORIGINAL MUST EXIST SOMEWHERE!" said Omega as he started his job, Juliet then smiled gave him a thank you nod, and left to the Ross that was with them, she didn't know if he was the original but until she did she would just roll with it,
"All for what...nothing! I might as well go look for that Master Aura, since that Irritating Air-Headed NINJA is here." said Juliet causing Ross to chuckle,
"Hah, something's never change do they?" said Ross,
"Whaddya saying! What is a famous treasure hunter like myself suppose to do!" said Juliet.
(A few hours later)
Team D.M running to something, following them was Team's Revenge and Balance, on the top of a huge tower was a figure almost covered by the darkness,
"He-he-he! All living things kneel before your master!" said the figure as he sent a lightning bolt into the sky and blew up the tower, as Team Limit and Drake where just arriving, The figure started transforming,
"Saggimon Dark warp digivolve to…"
The light fade to revealed a new being 6.2 height.
he wear Orange and yellow face paint (yellow on the right side of his face, orange on the left side) long pointy teeth and a irken like tongue (only longer) wearing what looks like a cross between a antifairy crown and a pointy birthday hat. his wardrobes looks similair to Pennywise (Stephen kings IT). With the clothes color being Dark blue and purple and looked more gothic looking.
"Emperorjestermon!" he roared, we turn back to Our Heroes and Drake,
"Saggimon has finally Digivolved!" said Drake, as a whole army of Dark Warriors where running past Our Heroes scared of Emperorjestormon,
"So that's Saggimon!?" asked Darkmagicianmon,
"It's useless! Saggimon has combined your data with the power of the Twilight, and is super strong we can't beat him, ARRH! If only we had the 7 Life Aura's!" said Drake, suddenly Erin pulled out of her pocket the Yellow Life Aura, Neros had the Purple one, Juliet had the Green one, Omega had the Silver one, Charles had the Red One, and Wormtail had the Light Blue one, he then noticed in Darkmagicianmon's hand was the Blue Aura,
"What's this? But how? Even with the Aura's power our chances of winning are slim, it would take a miracle!" said Drake, as Darkmagicianmon tossed the Aura into the air,
"Just leave it to me Drake!" said Darkmagicianmon,
"Sempai! No!" said Hikari, as Gantz and Airnaruto approached him,
"Not without me!" said Gantz,
"Count me in too!" said Airnaruto,
"Gantz, Airnaruto," said Darkmagicianmon,
"Ok guys we'll buy you some time so you can use your full power!" said Ross, as Omega and Juliet nodded, D.M turned to Team Balance, Hikari giving him a thumb's up, then turning to team Limit they nodded to,
"Ok then let's get ready to do this! Let's show that Creep the real SUPER POWER of TEAMWORK!" said Darkmagicianmon as all 4 teams got ready to fight.
The Plan was that Team's Balance would attack from the left, Team Limit from the right and Team Revenge from the Front, they noticed three weak spots, the left one was glowing Blue, the right one glowing yellow, and the middle one glowing red, first up was team Balance who had some help from Ranger24 and Pikachu when Ranger found out that Saggimon copied his skills he was livid,
"Your the one pretending to be Sempai, your the one responsible for taking Ranger and Pikachu!" said Hikari,
"I can't believe you would do such a thing!" said Erin,
"Your going to pay for this!" said Neros, but Emporerjestormon just chuckled,
"I'll tear you apart!" said Saggimon as he launched multiple spikes at Team Balance but Ranger and Pikachu took them out with their power's Pikachu's electric attack's and Ranger's twilight powers, Hikari tried punching the weak spot but nothing happened, but Ranger had an idea
"You see it glowing Blue that must mean that Speed member's can't hurt it, so Hikari can't damage it!" said Ranger, Erin drew her sceptor as Neros gathered spirit energy,
"But me and Nero's aren't!" said Erin as she sent some spell's at the weak spot, causing Emperorjestormon to groan in slight pain, Ranger then used a Twilight Firaga on Saggimon followed by a thunderbolt from Pikachu, causing even more Damage, then Nero's with extra power punched the Weak spot causing Emperorjestormon to Roar in pain,
"(Giggle) We're done you guy's ready!" said Hikari, talking to Team Limit,
"It's too late!" said Emperorjestormon, we now turn to Team Limit,
"Transformation isn't quite complete yet!" said Charles,
"Incomplete freak!" said Wormtail,
"Now's the time to strike!" said NL, but Emperorjestormon sniggered,
"Your all useless now that I copied all your Data!" said Emperorjestormon, Wormtail fired a laser at Emperorjestormon but like with Hikari it did nothing,
"When it glows yellow Wormtail's attack'e are useless!" said Charles, No Limit charged at Emperorjestormon his keyblade limit breaker already out,
"But I'm not!" yelled NL, as he hit Emperorjestormon with his keyblade, after a lot of battering The weak spot turned Red, NL tried hitting again but nothing happened,
"WHat the?!" asked NL,
"It turned Red so NL can't damage it, you and Wormtail can only attack if it is not your colour!" said Charles as He and Wormtail attacked Emperorjestormon, with NL helping them with support spell's like Cure, or defensive spells,
"All right let's finish this!" said Wormtail, as he launched a big missile at Emperorjestormon, followed by a slash from Charles sword, causing Emperorjestormon to roar in pain,
"We're almost done here! Now it's up to you!" said NL to team Revenge,
"This victory shall soon turn into despair!" said Emperor as we turn to Team Revenge who where in front of Emperorjestormon,
"So your the one behind all this huh?" asked Ross,
"Consuming powers of others at your own will...and that's supposed to make you tough!" said Juliet,
"NEW TARGET ACQUISITION! SIGHTS LOCKED ON EMPERORJESTORMON!!" said Omega, as Ross launch a hyperbeam at Emperorjestormon but since his weak spot was glowing blue it did nothing, causing Emperorjestormon to Cackle,
"Even the ultimate pokemorph can't stop me!" said Emperorjestormon, Omega then launched many Missiles, at Emperorjestormon, as Well as a thunder ball from Juliet, all of that caused Emperorjestormon's weak spot to glow yellow, Ross then charged in with Omega, and the two launched missiles bullet's, Shadow ball's and Hyperbeam's at Emperorjestormon, while Juliet used her psychic powers to stop Emperorjestormon's attack's, suddenly his weak spot glowed Red, and Omega backed off, as Ross and Juliet started punching and Kicking the Weak spot, suddenly Emperorojestormon's finger's started glowing a light blue colour,
"GET AWAY!" he yelled as he launched huge spike's at Ross and Juliet, Ross noticed and Jumped out of the way but he couldn't help Juliet as she was hit and trapped in a huge crystal dome,
"HEY! Let me outta here!" said Juliet, Ross turned to Omega,
"Help Juliet Omega! I'll take care of laughing boy!" said Ross as he charged at Emperorjestormon, glowing Red again, Omega with one punch broke the Dome and Freed Juliet,
"Thanks Omega!" said Juliet,
"PSYCHO BOOST!" yelled Ross, as he sent a huge burst of energy at Emperorjestormon causing him to roar in pain, they know their job was done,
"Darkmagicianmon! We're counting on you!" yelled Ross,
"How appropriate to have a digital overlord rule a digital kingdom!" yelled Emperorjestormon as Team's Balance, Limit and Revenge quickly jump away, it was now all up to Team Darkmagicianmon.
(Later after the Final Battle)
"It's no use but why can't I defeat you?" asked Saggimon as he turned into his Rookie form that looked like a Veemon only gray and Purple in color. It has some plates on it back were some plates you find on a stegosaurus and on it horn was a Rubber-nose they are called Draclowmon,
"Because We're the Author Fighter's!" said Darkmagicianmon,
"SEMPAI!" yelled Hikari as Team Balance, Limit and Revenge where dashing over to them,
"Anytime you want a rematch I'll be waiting!" said Darkmagicianmon, as he picked up Hikari Bridal style and Dashed off, they still had a date to finish,
"Hey D.M wait up I need a ride home!" yelled Gantz as he ran after them, as Draclowmon went to unconcious
"Sorry guys but I got my Date with Sempai to finish!" said Hikari, as she waved good-bye to her team,
"Good Luck Hikari!" said Erin,
"Bye!" yelled Neros as Team Balance waved goodbye to Hikari,
"He! Boss still has his hand's full!" said Airnaruto, and Juliet walked passed him,
"Guess I'm outta here two I still somebody's treasure to hunt!" said Juliet, causing Airnaruto to sigh,
"Never give up do you, hey KEEP you hands of MY treasure!" yelled Airnaruto as he chased after Juliet,
"Guess that's it for this Case!" said No Limit,
"Guess so" said Charles,
"Wait what about our money?" asked Wormtail,
"Oh man I almost forgot...THAT SLIMEBALL!" yelled NL as Team Limit chased after Drake, we then turn to Ross and Omega, In Omega's claw's was the unconsious Draclowmon, the two faced each other, almost thinking what do we do with him.
7. Turn Back the Clock Part 5
Turn back the clock
Ross's Beginning
(This next part is FlashBack's from My Fanfic, Ross The Pokemorph)
We find ourselves in what looks like a peaceful field outside a huge city, West cartoonopolis, standing under the shade of a tree is a young 17 year old boy, with brown hair with purple streaks, green eyes, was wearing a red and purple shirt with the Initials RDH on it blue jeans and black trainers, also on his neck was a stone pendant, this is Me Ross "Deoxys" Heuchan, a newspaper blows by and gets caught on Ross's leg long enough for us to read the front page, "Fire in the Sky Festival 50 Year return of the Dark Comet" before it blows away,
'Ross Heuchan why does that name haunt me it's the only thing I remember and that GRUESOME image'
Ross though while cringing, just remembering that Gruesome image, (Suddenly a flashback occurs which shows a corridor from Ross's view with him panting from running from something then the screen changes to Ross looking behind him to reveal a young 15 year old girl, with Gold blonde with top half tied, light blue eyes, gold hoop earrings, black t-shirt with a black lion head within an orange sun in the middle and the Lion King musical logo, tan skirt with brown leggings, brown belt with lioness head buckle, white socks, and white shoes with gray Nike symbols, this is Alyssalioness94, Ross's only friend from his past, anyway she is also panting from running from something also, suddenly in a strange room, both Ross and Alyssa turn around to see 5 Military Officers all carrying Guns, suddenly Alyssa Turns to Ross with what looks like a scared look in her eyes, then one of the Soldiers Draws a gun and…." BANG!! "ALYSSA!" yelled the Ross in the flashback).
Suddenly the screen changes back to the real Ross,
"Who am I…and why can't I remember anything"
"And who is this Alyssa?" asked Ross.
Suddenly the Sky darkness causing Ross to look up as strange red clouds appear and surround the city, then many strange creatures appear and start to cause random destruction to the city.
The scene shifts back to the hilltop where Ross is,
"Hmm look how pathetic they are I don't have time for these Humans" said Ross just when he was starting to walk away,
"Deoxys" said a raspy voice, causing Ross to stop and turn around to reveal a strange hologram of a figure this figure was practically black all over except for what looks like a white wisp for hair is was wearing a red collar and had cyan soulless eyes, this is Darkrai leader of the Shadow pokemon, and king of nightmare's,
"As you can see the day of reckoning will soon be here. Find the 7 life Auras and bring them to me as promised." said Darkrai, but this only confused Ross more,
"Huh? Who are you and how do you know I am Deoxys? And what are you talking about?" asked Ross, but Darkrai just disappeared and the hologram projector which was a strange six pointed star shaped creature flew away, suddenly explosions surrounded Ross as he tried to tell Darkrai to wait,
"Just what was that all about? If he says he knows the truth about who I am…then like it or not. I have to believe him." Said Ross, "The only way I am going to get the secret to my past is to get those Life Auras!" said Ross and so Ross speeded off to the city which right now….was a war zone.
(A few hours later)
Ross and Darkmagicianmon were in another area of the city. They ran into Dark's Eye along the way. Ross decided to take his chance.
"Hand over the Life Aura," Ross stated "Or else."
"So," Dark's Eye said. "You think you have a chance against me, do you?"
Ross was getting irritated. "Look, it's not that I don't want to fight you…"
"That's a first," Darkmagicianmon interruptedly joked.
Ross ignored him. "But I'm trying to find the Life Aura for my memories and riches. So why don't you just do us all a favour and get out of here."
Dark's Eye was ticked but still remained calm. "You still don't know you place. XD001, I summon you!"
Right on cue an extremely large shadow pokemon alien appeared. It looked like a Lugia except its feathers where black instead of White. It had bat-like wings and also it had Red eyes.
"BEHOLD!" Dark's Eye shouted. "The wrath of Black Arms!"
XD001 let out a huge roar.
"Hmm," Darkmagicianmon said. "This will be interesting. Come on!"
The battle started.
"XD001," Dark's Eye commanded while leaving. "Burn this entire city and its inhabitants to the ground."
"Check out this monster," Darkmagicianmon said. "We should squash it."
Rossand Darkmagicianmon ran towards XD001. Soon, tiny bird like aliens appeared. Ross saw his chance. He jumped from bird to bird as stepping stones and began to rapidly punch XD001 eyes causing it to howl in pain "Found the weak point!" Ross said. "Its weak point is its eye's."
XD001 Bull then spat fire from its mouth. The odd duo dodged the flames with ease. More bird aliens appeared. Darkmagicianmon took his chance, jump from bird to bird and then fired a dark magic attack at XD001's eyes.
The large alien turned tail and ran. Ross and Darkmagicianmon chased after him. Ross saw an alien soldier with a laser. Ross destroyed the alien and took the laser.
Following the strangely predictable pattern, Ross jumped on bird aliens and fired lasers at XD001's eye.
"This is too easy," Darkmagicianmon cheered. "We'll be done with this creature in no time."
XD001 then aimed his fire attack towards the ground to create a fire wave. Ross jumped over it, but Darkmagicianmon, being an idiot, got blasted.
"Can we get this over with? I have Life Auras to collect, ugly monster!" Ross insulted.
When Ross fired another shot of the laser gun, his body glowed blue.
"Oh yeah!" Ross smirked. "One time stopping move coming up."
Ross managed to slow down time to an almost stand still. He saw everything moving slower. XD001, Darkmagicianmon, buildings collapsing. Everything. Ross also realized he had unlimited ammo for his laser for awhile.
"Time to finish this," Ross said.
Ross rapidly fired the laser gun at XD001. The bombarding of lasers was just enough for XD001 to be finished once and for all.
"Yes!" Darkmagicianmon cheered. "The aliens are not going to stand a chance."
All of a sudden, the yellow Life Aura flew towards Ross. He grabbed it.
"Believe it or not, I'm not going to let those creatures do what they want to anymore," Ross proudly said.
"Well Ross," Darkmagicianmon said. "I have to go back to the headquarters. My work here is done."
"All right. See you later!" Ross said.
Darkmagicianmon and Ross went their separate ways. Ross was planning on having a little talk with a certain Darkside.
(Later inside the Jungle Ruin's)
Ross went up to Dark's Eye who was floating around. Ross was here to gloat.
"Having trouble with GUN, are we?" Ross smirked.
"What a pitiful bunch!" Dark's Eye laughed.
"What'd you say?" Ross said
Dark's Eye simply laughed. Juliet was watching all of this at a distance.
"We're not here to exterminate these poor creatures. On the contrary." The eye said.
"What?" Juliet wondered. "What is he talking about?"
"What are you saying?" Ross asked the eye.
"All will be revealed….tomorrow!" Dark's Eye said.
"Tomorrow?" said Juliet.
"Ross, you need your rest for tomorrow's ritual." That was all Dark's Eye would say and then XD001 appeared.
Ross was now ticked. "You chump! You're going down!"
Ross had to fight another XD001. This time with the Juliet's help. This XD001 hovered only in one spot. An oval shaped rail was around him. Also, alien soldiers began to appeared and fire. Ross might find this battle long, fatal, and spirit crushing.
But Ross saw a much simpler way.
Ross defeated an alien soldier and took its laser gun. With XD001 stationary, Ross could fire at its eye with ease. And it was working. Ross fired at the eye enough times to earn Chaos Control.
"Chaos…..CONTROL!"
Time slowed down around him. Ross could now finish off the alien. After a long, hard battle of less than thirty seconds, Ross defeated the monster.
"You call that a challenge?" Ross said. "I can beat myself much slower."
Silence.
"I don't get it." Juliet said.
(Outside One of Drake's base's)
All was quiet around the base. You could tell that it was Drake's base due to the fact that his faces were plastered on almost everything. Around this time, Ross, using Chaos Control, teleported to the base.
"Warping is fun!" Ross thought with his eyes closed.
But when he opened his eyes, he saw someone who had the same eyes he had.
"What?" he thought still.
When he looked to see who it was, it was extremely disturbing for Ross. For the person having eyes similar to Ross's…..
Was someone that looked Ross!
"What the?" Ross shouted. He backflipped away. There standing before him, were a lot of Ross's standing in a line.
"How can this be?" Ross said to the other Ross's. "Who are you?"
However, the other Ross's seemed to be incapable of speech because they didn't answer back. Ross soon heard Drake as Duskmon flying over. Drake didn't notice THE Ross.
"Attention, Deoxys Androids!" the Drake said. "The Darkfleet is strong but those black aliens are formidable foes. I'm returning to base to devise a new plan."
Drake flew away; Ross was still shocked with disbelief.
"Deoxys….Android?" he said to himself. "Could I possibly…. be one too?"
(Later inside the Base)
Ross and Omega saw the entrance to another room. This entrance was different because the Great Pumpkin's head was atop it. The room was just a big room with and round, elevated platform in the middle. Ross also saw the blimp floating to building's back end. Ross and the five entered the room. Omega sensed someone.
"I found Drake! He's approaching this direction." Omega answered.
He was right too. Drake appeared before the two. He was carrying a large mace. Drake also had some of his minions with them. When he saw Ross and the Robot, he scoffed.
"Ross and Omega?" Drake said. "Why you traitors? You two are going to stop ME? Why don't you two get out of my way!"
Omega got on the defense but Ross held his arm in front of him to stop. Ross only had one question he want the answer too.
"Drake Darkstar," Ross desperately said. "I need to know. Those androids that looked like me, am I one of them too?"
Drake's answer will change Ross's view on life.
"Yes."
"What?" Ross said in total disbelief.
"You and Omega are my creation's," Drake explained. "But you betrayed me by still being alive. So now, I will destroy you both turning you into scrap metal!"
Ross was speechless. Omega however, was ready for battle.
"Darkside, I will defeat you once and for all!"
"This is what you get for turning against your master!" Drake roared.
Drake blew stream of fire at his enemies. Ross and Omega dodged the flames.
"I'm going in!" said Omega.
Ross and Omega couldn't attack Drake yet, because Drake was out of there reach standing on the higher platform. Ross Androids threw missiles while ghosts with grenade launchers also attacked. Ross defeated some ghosts and took their grenade launchers. Ross saw a rocket on one end of the room. Omega was busy fighting the androids.
Ross went straight to the rocket while avoiding Drake's fire breath. Ross grabbed the rocket and went flying high. Ross then used a parachute to float down to safety while firing grenades at Drake.
"Ugh! Know your place android!" Drake yelled.
Ross continued to fire grenades. Omega had just defeated the last henchmen. Drake was now steamed.
"That's it!" Drake said. "No more Mr. Nice Darkside!"
Drake jumped up in the air and came crashing down, mace first.
"Lights out!"
Ross and Omega jumped out of the way. Omega fired his blaster to shock Drake
"Argh!" Drake yelled.
Drake spat more fire but Omega dodged it. Ross fired more grenades at Drake's back.
"No way, inferiors will defeat me!" Drake gloated. He blew more fire but Ross and Omega dodged it and moved behind Drake.
"Where'd you go?" Drake wondered.
Ross fired more grenades at Drake's back. Drake has had enough.
"Next time we meet you won't be so lucky. Just you wait and see."
Drake ran off. The aqua Life Aura flew towards Ross. He grabbed it.
"An android? Me? You're lying!" Ross said.
Moments later, Ross was standing by himself on the outskirts of Drake's base. Omega went ahead to see where Drake was hiding. While standing there, Ross began to act funny.
"Hmm, Hmm, Hmm, Hmm, Hmm, Hmm!" he laughed that was kind of twisted.
Ross then began to have another flashback. He was having a flashback of him and Darkmagicianmon fighting a giant monster. He also then had another flashback of falling down to earth. Ross then realized what happened.
"Everything is starting to make sense," Ross thought. "This Ross the Pokemorph everyone keeps referring to, is that purple haired boy. And now he's dead by the hands of some ugly monster. I must be the original copy. I must be the first android Drake created. And that's why my memories are gone. They weren't real. They were just implants of Drake's from his own schemes. We'll anyway; I now know what I have to do."
Ross looked north to where Omega went off to. "Darkstar! I'm sending you straight to the demonic place you created me from!" Ross ran off to find Drake.
(Onboard Space Colony ARK)
"Alyssa," he sadly muttered.
Adult Ross managed to find himself with Darkmagicianmon. The double team were running through one outer area of ARK. Darkmagicianmon noticed something in the black, starry sky.
"Ross, look up there."
They did so and saw a black comet that passing by.
"What's that?" Ross asked.
"Every thirty years, that Dark comet passes by this planet." Darkmagicianmon answered. "Hey, do you think that those black aliens are connected to that comet somehow?"
"Dark…Comet?" Ross said. He collapsed on the floor holding his head with his hand. Darkmagicianmon looked concerned.
"Ross, are you alright?"
Ross was alright but he had a thought. "I think you're right, Darkmagicianmon. I can somehow sense that they're up there."
Ross stood back up. "That is where the answers are. I'm going to that comet."
Darkmagicianmon thought it was good idea to go up there too. So Ross headed for the comet with his friend and teammate to find his true destiny.
(Inside the Dark Comet)
"There he is!" Darkmagicianmon squealed. "The real Darkrai!"
"So we meet at last, Darkrai!" Ross thought while picking up the Life Aura. "It is you who's responsible for all this suffering."
There stood before Darkmagicianmon and Ross was Darkrai himself. The leader of the Black Arms. Darkrai wasn't worried however. In fact, he was pleased with Ross.
"You've done well, Deoxys. I'm impressed you've made it this far."
Ross was sick of him. "Darkrai! Your terror plots end here and it ends NOW!"
Darkmagicianmon looked at the alien leader. He was getting tired of aliens really. "So this is your entire fault! I don't care if you like it or not, but your game is over!"
Darkrai, with his arrogance, chuckled at the two. "Fools! The Black Arms are more than superior. We are perfect!"
Ross rolled his eyes.
"Do you think you have any real chance of defeating us?" The alien laughed.
Ross now had enough. "It's you who should worry about us who should be laughing, Darkrai! I made a promise. I promised Alyssa that I would save the planet she loved so much. And this promise, I WILL ACTUALLY KEEP!"
Ross was fuming with justice. He now knew what he had to do. Darkrai knew what to do as well.
"Then get ready to die!" the alien king said. "Let me show you the ultimate power in the universe!"
The battle began!
"Now I will show just how pitiful you inferior life forms are!" Darkrai said.
"This is it!" Darkmagicianmon yelled. "It's time for the end!"
Darkrai floated around the room for awhile. He then launched his first attack.
"BEGONE!"
He fired five meteors at our heroes. But they dodged them. Ross went up and threw a punch at Darkrai's stomach.
But it didn't harm the fiend.
"Crud!"
Black Doom disappeared and reappeared in another part of the room.
"On guard! Swift strike!"
He fired a purple energy shaped like a boomerang. Darkmagicianmon jumped over it but the attacked hit Ross.
"ARGH!"
Darkmagicianmon jumped repeatedly on Darkrai's head. Darkrai seemed to have taken damage to that.
"I see," Ross thought. "Attack the head!"
Darkrai disappeared again. And then reappeared to fire two flames. But they were in vain. Ross went up to Darkrai and punched him in the face.
Darkrai fired more meteors. Ross dodged them but they hit Darkmagicianmon. Ross rapidly punched Darkrai with on the head.
"I'm going toe to toe and I love it!" Ross shouted. When Darkrai disappeared, Ross saw a box. He broke the box and it revealed an alien gun. He took the gun.
"Maybe now this would be easier," Ross said. Then to Darkmagicianmon , he said, "D.M, use magic to attack him safely.
When Darkrai reappeared, he had a new plan up his sleeve. He used a hologram to distract the heroes. Ross and Darkmagicianmon fired their projectiles at the fake, but to no avail. However, the hologram damaged them with flames.
"OUCH!"
"HOT!"
They saw the real Darkrai firing meteors at them. They avoid the attack. Ross and Darkmagicianmon fired their weaponry. Darkrai was weakening, but he was still able to fight.
"Hmm…I see. Perhaps I underestimated you inferiority as a life form," he admitted. "None the less!"
Darkrai Holograms began to appear and fired meteors the real Darkrai fired them as well. Ross and Darkmagicianmon avoided them, but they weren't able to damage Darkrai before he disappeared.
More holograms of Darkrai appeared! Ross and Darkmagicianmon had to run toward Darkrai while avoiding his holograms' attacks. Black Doom fired another swift strike, but Ross and Darkmagicianmon jumped up in time. Darkmagicianmon fired Dark Magic Attacks at Darkrai. Ross ran out ammo so he went to find another gun. He found another gun that launched missiles but saw that Darkmagicianmon was hit by a meteor. Holograms began to appear around Ross, the real Darkrai was somewhere with them but he had one chance.
"Chaos…..CONTROL!"
He was able to use Chaos Control again. He became invincible and everything slowed down around him. But he was still able to tell which Darkrai was real. The real Darkrai always attacked last. When he saw the last one attacked, Ross showed no mercy! First, Ross ran up to Darkrai and rapidly punched while time was still slowed. Then he backed up and fired missiles at Darkrai.
It was over in literary a second. Darkrai began to fall to the floor.
"Gahh…you...this is…..not over," Darkrai said before he collapsed.
Darkmagicianmon went up to Ross and gave him thumbs up.
"Good job!"
"Alyssa loved this planet," Ross said. Then he looked towards Darkrai. "I will not let you destroy it!"
Darkrai was lying before Ross's feet. He tried to get up but he couldn't. The last Aura, the red Life Aura, floated around Ross. As that one did, the other Auras began to float around Ross as well. Ross finally finished his adventure. Darkmagicianmon smiled at all of this was finally put to rest.
"Finally! I've got all the Life Auras!" Ross announced.
Darkrai didn't want to think Ross beaten him. So he said, "Deoxys…..this isn't over yet….the Black Arms……will raise again."
Darkmagicianmon knew that what he said was in vain.
"Let's do this," Darkmagicianmon simply said.
Ross also had a new change of heart in all of this. "I am Ross the Pokemorph. And I made a promise that I intend to keep. With the power of these Auras, Darkrai and his army finished! This is WHO I AM!" he said in the manliest way ever. He saved the world and now knew that the Black Arms will never bother this world as long as he's here.
(Later)
Here we see the protagonist, Ross the Pokemorph. The seven Life Auras orbited around him. After his long and tiring adventure, he finally found all seven of them.
"Finally!" Ross said to himself. "I've got all of the Life Auras! Now I can recover my memories. All of them."
After he finished saying that, Darkrai appeared through the ground. He was pleased that Ross found all the Auras.
"Well done, Deoxys," the alien leader said. "Our ritual can now commence as planned. Give me the Life Auras."
Ross stared at Darkrai with shock in his eyes. He was a bit dumbfounded.
However, his confusion was cut off. "ROSS!" a bunch of voices yelled.
"Eh?"
Ross turned around to see Darkmagicianmon, Gantz, Airnaruto, Hikari, Juliet Gamer, Erinbubble92 and even Drake, Ino, Meladonna, Omaddon and Johan running towards him. They all had worried looks on their faces.
"Ross, give me the Life Auras!" Darkmagicianmon shouted in panicked.
"Do not give the Auras to that fool, Darkrai!" Drake ordered.
Juliet was the one that managed to ring the bell. "They're trying to destroy our planet."
Darkrai wasn't fazed by any of what they said. He simply laughed at them.
"Ignorant fools!" Darkrai said. "We're here to save the sub creatures from their own demise. We offer….salvation."
Ross was confused. "What?"
Darkrai wanted to explain the problem. "Their greed, thirst for power, and affinity for betrayal has them on a path of self-destruction. Their actions will lead to the extinction of all species."
As Darkrai said this, the heroes and Darkside's all had concerned looks on faces. Darkmagicianmon, Drake and Ino kept a straight face. Erin, Hikari, Airnaruto, Juliet, Meladonna, Omaddon and Johan all had their mouths a gape. Gantz was shaking like a maraca. But they will be shock at what Darkrai was going to say next.
"We're here to save them from themselves, with our perfect order, allowing them to live through their desperate lives in peace. The sub creatures are a great energy source for us. They will be well kept."
Everyone gasped and shouted phrases like "What?", "Huh?", and "No!"
Soon enough, the Life Auras then began to float away from Ross and towards Darkrai.
"HEY!" he shouted.
"Let us began our ritual of prosperity," Darkrai said as the emeralds floated toward him "CHAOS CONTROL". "This can't happen to me!" Ross said before he and everybody else was engulf in light.
Out in space, the Dark Comet was hovering pass the planet. However, the Comet then disappeared from sight.
The Dark Comet then reappeared on the ruins of Cartoonopolis. It hovered a few feet above the ground. Tendrils then sprouted from the Comet and crashed through buildings to get to the ground. The Comet had successfully attached itself on the world.
Meanwhile inside the Dark Comet, everybody was scared and confused to what happened a few seconds ago.
"Uh," Erin started. "What the heck just happened?"
Darkmagicianmon seemed to have known. "That monster just teleported the Comet down to the surface, using some kind of beefed up Chaos Control."
"No way! That's impossible," Juliet said in disbelief.
Ross now knew why he was even here. "So that's why you needed the Life Auras…"
Darkrai laughed again. "Precisely. The Comet's velocity isn't powerful enough to pass through another planet's atmosphere. The Auras amplify the space-time control powers of Chaos Control. We need them to charge to full power. It's the perfect plan. That's why I needed Wormtail and your father to help me.
"W-WW-WHAT?!" Ross stammered.
"That's crazy talk!" Drake defended.
Darkrai explains what happened. We see him, three people, two men (One has a worm-like tail) and a woman, and a little baby boy. The men and Darkrai were talking. The woman gave Darkrai the baby for him to hold.
Darkrai was in voiceover, "Your father had recently received you as his newborn son. But there was a problem. You were sickly child on the verge of dying from an unknown illness. Even though your father's friend Wormtail96 was an adventurer and scientist he couldn't find a way to heal you and he needed my help. So we made a deal. I helped him and he promised to deliver me the seven Life Auras. That's why you're still alive Ross. You would help us do both!"
The flashback ended. Ross was speechless. He just stood there in disbelief.
"Me?" he wondered. "I can't believe it…"
Ross dropped to the floor and somehow froze there in a trance. Now, the others were worried about all of this. Especially Drake.
"WHAT?! That's asinine! My idol betrayed his own home for some son?! For Darkrai?!"
Darkmagicianmon was in deep thought but then he knew what to do. "So? We can't just stand here and do nothing. Are you ready Gantz?"
Gantz was still shaking at all of this. "U-uuh! L-Let's-a go! W-we'll d-dddestroy this comet."
Then something horrible went wrong. Gantz raised his fist in the air, and then froze.
"Ugh" he moaned.
Everyone looked at him with concern. "Gantz? What's wrong?" Darkmagicianmon asked. But then Darkmagicianmon and everyone else but surprisingly Ino suffered the same fate of freezing in place.
"Ugh!"
Darkrai simply laughed at all of this. His plan was going along smoothly. "A special weapon. This gas, once released, is quickly absorbed into your bloodstream. In a moment, total paralysis, with the expectation of your eyes and mouths, will hit your nervous system. And the reason your mouths and eyes will still function is because it pleases me to hear your cries of despair. The end is near now. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
Everyone was frozen in place like a bunch of statues that was depicted of people running.
But then Darkrai noticed Ino was still moving,
"Hmm that is strange the only beings that can move in this Gas, are Black Arms, Pokemorph's and SPECIAL Darkside's" said Darkrai, he then notice's that Ino looks a lot like Hikari,
"So you must be her Darkside, the Darkside of a Balance?" he said
A few black alien larvae came up to Darkrai.
"AH, my dear offspring," Darkrai said. "Eat and devour these savory dishes!"
The larvae began to slide towards everyone. Everyone began to scream cries of help and trying to tell the aliens to back off while Ino tries to Fight off the ones going for her fellow Darkside's. But they were in vain.
Ross, however, was going through something else. He was in deep thought of what people told him.
"_Remember, the sub creatures are your enemy," _Darkrai
"_I will avenge those whose blood was spilled!" _The G.U.N. Commander
"_Did I…die?" _Ross himself.
"_I gave you life, Ross!" _Drake
"_That's why you are alive," _Darkrai again.
And last but most importantly.
"_Please help me, Ross…" _Alyssa
Recalling all of that made Ross opened his eyes and stand up. He sees a larva besides him. He stomped on it and uses Psychic to kill all the other ones.
"WHAT?" Darkrai furiously asked.
Ross also had a new determination. "I am Ross the Pokemorph. And I've decided that it is time to let go off my past. No one can tell me what to do now! You're mine, Darkrai!"
"I gave you life, and THIS is how you repay me?" Darkrai asked with tension rising in his voice. But he laughed it off and calmed down. "The irony of it all is I gave you life. Now, I'll take it back!"
Darkrai floated away laughing. Just when Ross was gonna chase him Ino grabs his shoulder causing him to turn around,
"I am going to help! He did this to Drake and he will pay!" Ino said,
"Well try and keep up!" said Ross,
Ross and Ino chased him down. Everybody else was paralyzed so they couldn't move.
"Ross!" Juliet said.
"Ino!" said Drake
"You're our only hope now," Darkmagicianmon admitted.
"We're screwed!" Johan said.
(Later in the throne Room)
Eventually, they ran through a tunnel. When he came out, he saw Darkrai with the Life Auras.
"We found the bugger at last!" Ross said, "Yeah!" Ino added
They were going to settle this once and for all.
Darkrai began to speak to Ross. Ross and Ino were walking up to Darkrai.
"Well done, Ross!" Darkrai congratulated. "You've gone farther than I expected…. I'm impressed."
Wario was still walking up to him and was still silent.
"But you still don't understand, do you?" Darkrai continued. "The future we offer is the only option for these humans"
Ross wanted no more. "Okay that's it! You're boring and worthless, Darkrai. We're taking you down!" "Yeah!!" added Ino.
Darkrai simply chuckled. "Such bravado for a little pokemorph and Darkside. I thought you were different from the rest…. But maybe not. We are more alike than you think Ross. The same blood runs through our veins." Darkrai lifted a hand.
Afterwards, Ross began to feel funny. "WHAT?!" He clutched his head. "Argh!" Ross moaned in pain and fell to his knees, "Ross what's wrong?!" asked Ino. "Wait a minute, who are you?" Ross said
Darkrai was enjoying this. "Don't you know? You only survived childbirth because of MY blood."
"Wha…what!" Ross and Ino stammered. He couldn't believe it.
"That's right," Darkrai answered. "You are a part of me. Do you feel that? I can control you. You cannot escape me. Nor can you escape your past!" Darkrai then laughed evilly at his victory.
Ross was still clutching his head. "It can't be! It's not true!" "Damn it!!" yelled Ino
**Area: ARK**
Meanwhile in the ARK, No Limit and Neros were watching Charles trying to hack into yet another computer. Neros was getting impatient.
Neros tugged Charles's arm. "Charles, are you in yet?"
NL covered Nero's mouth. "You're not helping him by bugging him!"
Neros muffled something about stuff. NL looked at Charles. "Charles, you need to focus. Because if we don't upload this in time, the info will be lost."
Charles looked away. "Easier said then done! Why on earth did I volunteer to do this?"
Neros had enough. He got away from NL.
"THAT'S IT! I'LL HANDLE THIS!" He yelled.
"No Idiot!" NL ordered. "There's no telling what might happen."
Using His fist, Neros grabbed Charles and threw him head first into the computer.
"--" Charles was to stunned in pain to say anything. But miraculously, the computer began to work.
"Hey, it's working!" NL and Neros said in unison.
"Hooray," Charles weakly added before he fainted.
Soon enough, a monitor appeared. It has shown a teenage boy with a worm-like tail. He is Wormtail96 the scientist who saved Ross's life.
**Area: The Dark Comet**
"Ross…." A voice said.
Ross recognized the voice. "Wormtail?" "Who" asked Ino?
Darkrai was worried. "What is this?!"
The monitors appeared around him, Ino and Ross. The monitors showed an image of Wormtail.
Wormtail father continued speaking. It was a recording of him. "If you are listening to this, then the worst has happened and you need to know the truth. The Government of the world plans to shut down The ARK."
**Area: G.U.N. Fortress**
Somehow, the broadcast managed to reach many parts of the world. The President and the G.U.N. Commander was currently watching it.
"The Government plans to cease all our research. And imprison everyone who knows about you," Wormtail continued sadly. "This is my entire fault. I shouldn't have made contact with that Dark Comet 50 years ago."
The president and the Commander were confused. "Wormtail96?" the Commander said.
"Now listen very carefully," Wormtail continued.
**Area: Where Darkmagicianmon and the gang are frozen at**
Darkmagicianmon, his friends, and the Darkside are also managed to Wormtail's instructions. But they were still paralyzed.
"In fifty years, the Dark Comet will return. They plan to use the Comet's power to destroy this planet! The ONLY way to stop them was to find a way to use the power THEY intended to use, but AGAINST them!"
"That's…. That's genius!" Drake smiled.
"But you wouldn't have thought of that!" Juliet thought.
**Area: Where Ross, Ino and Black Doom are**
Ross looked at the images of his savior. "Ross, it's up to you and only you can stop them. I, created the Eclipse cannon. Ross, you are the only hope to save the world. The future of this planet depends on….. You!"
At last at the ending of the recording, Alyssa walked up to Wormtail.
"Don't worry, Wormtail. Ross and I will protect this planet. Right, Ross?"
The recording ended. But Darkrai just laughed.
"Wormtail, you fool!" Darkrai boasted. "Ross is already in my control." Then Darkrai noticed something. "WHAT'S THIS?"
Ross somehow managed to stand up all on his own! And he looked rather angry.
"Well, well, well," Darkrai mocked. "Seems like you're immune to my mind control."
Ross shook his head. "You have no control over me, Darkrai. I know why I must fight. I made a promise and I'm going to keep the promise for once. Today, I say screw the past and I'm going home!"
Ross and Ino both leaped at Darkrai to attack him but Darkrai teleported away. However, he left the Life Auras behind. Ross and Ino heard Darkrai's voice.
"Have it your way, Ross. So be it. Be prepared to meet your maker. Your past, resent, and future ends here. TODAY! Prepare to die! Say 'goodbye', Ross as you witness my true wrath!"
Ross knew the challenge. He also had strange sensation in him. He turned to Ino,
"Ino! Head back and Help Darkmagicianmon, Drake and the others!" Ross asked, "I will handle Darkrai
"Ok, you be careful cause I want to be the one to kill you not him!" said Ino, as she headed back to Darkmagicianmon, Drake and the others.
Ross summoned the Life Auras. Ross closed his eyes and began to focus. The Auras began to spin faster. Ross was soon enveloped by golden light. When he emerged, he looked different.
His hair had turned Silver, he was wearing Bright Red Armor and the Jewel on his neck was glowing an Immense purple color and he was surrounded by a gold Aura.
"Now," Ross said. "Let's see how well you fair against the great DEOXYS!"
Ross flew out the comet to his final battle.
Ross, now Deoxys, found himself high in the sky above Cartoonopolis. He was facing off with the now Dark Demon.
Dark Demon appeared to have two heads on each side of his body. He also had three claws on each hand. Dark also sprouted wings to keep himself in the air. Finally, attached to where feet should be is the Dark Comet. Dark's Eye was on one of the heads.
"I gave you life, and yet you defy me?" Dark Demon shouted. "So be it. You shall pay for your ingratitude with relentless pain!"
Drake managed to contact Deoxys on a radio "Ross, are you there? We've escaped the Comet thanks to Ino, so that means you can now show no mercy!"
Gantz added in, "Ross, Ross, Ross!"
Darkmagicianmon finally added in, "Using the power of the Auras, you can use the attack, Chaos Beam!"
Deoxys flew towards Dark Demon. Dark Demon breathed fire at Deoxys but Deoxys dodged it with ease. Deoxys fired a simple Chaos Beam at Dark's Eye. Dark Demon felt the pain. Dark's Eye flew to the other head. When Deoxys flew too close to the other head:
"Chaos Control!" Dark Demon shouted and disappeared.
Dark Demon now appeared further away.
"Now, DIE along with these wretched sub-creatures!" Dark Demon threatened.
Meteors and building debris surrounded and protected Devil Doom. Deoxys speared them to clear a path. He also felt power increasing inside him.
A building flew towards Ross. He was pushed back considerably but wasn't harmed because he was invincible. Ross flew the head that contained the eye and fired. Dark's Eye moved to the other head. Ross was quick enough however, to fire another Chaos Beam at him.
Dark Demon teleported further away from Deoxys. Deoxys destroyed meteors that were heading his way. Dark Demon threw building debris at Ross. When Ross destroyed he used his dark powers.
"How would you like this?" Wario said. "Psycho…….BOOST!"
The blast destroyed some meteors and debris. It also harmed Dark's Eye. The eye moved to the other head for protection.
"Man, that sure is getting repetitive," Ross thought.
While the battle was going on, Ross was able to recover memories.
"FINALLY!" he shouted. "I'm remembering things again. ARK, My Adventure's with Team Revenge and the Author Fighters!"
Dark Demon was mad. "How can you recover your memories? I've made it so that you've lost them!"
"WHAT?!" yelled Ross
"Right before I've came here, I've used a special power to erase your memories. That way, it would have been easier for you to assist me. But now, you know so you must die!" said Dark Demon
Dark Demon continued his speech "Why? Why can't you understand that these sub-creatures are the parasites of this world? Absolute power is the only way to bring order to the planet... The sub creatures must be eliminated! Ross, open your eyes. Realize that sympathizing with these sub-creatures, has all been a mistake!
Ross fired another beam at Dark Demon.
"Hmm," Dark Demon said as his eye flew to the other head. "I've seemed to have underestimated the power of the Auras. Nonetheless….."
However there was now a problem.
Drake commented it on the radio, "Ross! The comet's gas…. has reached our…. location."
Hikari coughed "I…. can't….. Move"
"Don't…. worry…. about us…." Airnaruto stated. "Keep….. Fighting!"
"Don't worry Ross I will protect them!" said Ino,
Deoxys destroyed some more meteors and used his hero powers.
"Chaos……CONTROL!"
Ross slowed time down. He reaches the head that contained Dark's Eye and fired a full charged Chaos Beam. When the time controlling ended, Dark Demon was still fighting.
"Before long, the gas from this Comet will have spread over the entire planet...,"Dark Demon threatened. "Ross, cease these futile attempts to resist. You alone cannot change this planet's fate!"
"We'll see about that!" Ross shouted.
Ross managed to get a few more hits in.
"Ross," Darkmagicianmon weakly said. "You are….. a warrior….. Keep…. Going."
Drake had one last thing to add, "Ross….. This might be the chance I have to speak…. To you…. When…. I said I…. created you…… I lied. I didn't…. do it…. I just…. Managed to get…. a sample…. Of your hair…. So I can…. Use for…… cloning. You really are….. The Ultimate…..Pokemorph…."
Deoxys now knew what he had to do. Time was running out. He flew towards Dark Demon very fast. Dark Demon tried to breathe fire on Deoxys, but it was futile. Deoxys flew straight into Dark's Eye. And then, there was a huge white flash.
When the flash subsided, Dark Demon couldn't keep up in the air.
"Im...impossible! I am the Supreme Being that rules this universe!" Dark Demon shouted. "I am the immortal life form! I am the ultimate power! Gaaah!!"
Devil Doom began to fall to the earth below. Deoxys gave a simple thumb up.
"The end for you and the end for my cursed past," he spat.
Deoxys landed on top of the huge Dark Comet.
"Only one more thing to do," he said to himself.
He flew under the bottom of the comet and used his strength to pick it up.
"Time to put the past behind me. Chaos….. CONTROL!"
And with that, Deoxys and the comet disappeared. However, the comet reappeared flying towards, Space Colony ARK. The Eclipse Cannon appeared and fired a laser at the comet blowing it into pieces. The Black Arms were destroyed!
Back on earth, Darkmagicianmon and everybody else was watching. They appeared to be fine too since the gas wasn't around anymore.
"Hooray!" Gantz celebrated. "He did it!"
"Ross," Darkmagicianmon said. "That was something."
"He better be okay," Juliet said.
"Don't worry," Hikari comforted. "He is Ross."
Drake and his Darkside's started to tiptoe away. "So how about giving me those Life Auras?"
Airnaruto had a sudden change in character for a little bit. "HEY! GET BACK HERE! EVERYBODY, GET THEM!"
Airnaruto, Darkmagicianmon, and everybody else chased Drake and the Darkside's. And they were laughing about it too.
In the G.U.N. Fortress, everybody was celebrating about the destruction of the Dark Comet as well. Except for the G.U.N. Commander, he held his head down in guilt.
"Wow," The President said. "After all the way we always treated him, he saved us in the end."
The Commander was still looking down. The President pats his back.
"Let us honor the Professor Wormtail96. We will protect everywhere twice as hard because of him."
The Commander looked up and smiled. "Excellent idea, Mr. President."
Meanwhile in the ARK, Ross was looking out a window holding a picture. Then someone entered the room also.
He was a short puffball with no nose. He wore a pair of red shoes. He also had oval shaped Blue eyes. It's Kirby.
"Hey!" Ross said "Where have you been?"
"When I came back home, I couldn't find you." Kirby said, panting for breathe. "Then, there was that alien invasion. I had to act like a ninja and hide while searching for you. Do you know how long I've been searching for you? FIVE DAY'S!"
"Well you've found me."
"So can we please go home now?"
"Yes let's go home," Ross said.
Kirby nodded and walked right on out the door. Ross stayed behind for a bit and took one good last look at the picture.
"Good bye, Ross the Pokemorph," Ross said to himself. He tossed the picture and went to catch up to Kirby. The picture was none other than Ross's parents when they were young, Wormtail, a younger Alyssa, and a baby with a purple hair that she was holding.
8. Inner Chaos
The Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
Inner Chaos
We find ourselves on the Halberd's deck where Me, sitting with Omega, in my Hand was the Yellow Life Aura while Floating around me was the Red, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Purple Aura's,
"(Sighs) You know Omega, we have had a long journey together," I said, Omega slowly nodded,
"YES WE HAVE," said Omega, unknown to either of us, a very tiny Dark Red glow appeared where the Jewel Deoxys was sealed used to hang,
"Hey Ross!" Yelled a voice, the glow disappeared as running toward's me and Omega, was Michael,
"What's up?" I asked,
"We just recieved a distress call, from Emily, she is under attack by some Dark Warrior's at least I think they are, they have changed," Michael said,
"Ok me and Omega will handle it, you stay here," I said while raising the Yellow Life Aura, "Chaos Control!" with that Me and Omega disappeared,
(Inside a forested area)
We see Emily the Celebi Pokemorph, trying to dodged some weird energy blast's, suddenly some strange creature's where chasing her, they looked like Dark warrior's but they were wearing a Skeletal dragon theme armor with there faces gone but Ruby red dots remain. They appear to be holding weapons made of Chrystalized darkness.
"Destroy, destroy all for Master Drake!" One of them said, while they continued to cause destruction, Emily was trying to get everyone away from those Monster's, she just hoped that the Space Warrior's got her distress call, with that she fired an Energy Ball at them,
(Meanwhile nearby)
A flash of light appeared as Me and Omega, had just teleported to the Forest where Emily Lived,
"Alright Omega, now where is Emily," I said, suddenly an Explosion was heard as Emily came flying toward them, quickly I caught her,
"Emily what happened!?" I asked she just pointed, and we both saw the creature's that where attacking the forest,
"Alright who are you guys!?" I yelled,
"We are the Shadow Soldier's, loyal minion's of Drake Darkstar!" The Leader said, suddenly they all pointed their weapons at Me and Omega,
"Attack!" The Leader yelled, with that all of them started blasting, but Me and Omega got away quickly, I gently put Emily down out of sight,
"Stay here Emily, Omega let's tear these guys apart!" I yelled with that we charged at them,
"Hyperbeam!" I yelled launching my main attack at them, 4 of them fired their energy blast's and to my surprise cancelled the hyperbeam out, Omega then fired two missiles at them, but they dodged easily,
"Man these guys are alot tougher than Drake's normal force's!" I said, suddenly The Red glow came back, only this time Omega noticed it,
"ROSS THEIR IS SOMETHING GLOWING ON YOU!" Omega said, suddenly I noticed the glowing to, and felt a very familiar power,
"Hey Omega do you think you can distract those thing's for about 20 second's," I said with a grin,
"SURE NO PROBLEM!" Omega said with that he charged at the Shadow Soldier's firing his machine gun's rapidly at them quickly all of them started to shot at Omega ignoring Ross,
"Perfect!" I said with that I started to consentrate, as a Powerful Dark Red Aura started to surround me, when I felt the charge was complete, I grinned,
"Alright time to finish this, OMEGA GET OUTTA THE WAY!" I yelled with that Omega jumped away,
"What?" The Leader said, suddenly they noticed Me Glowing,
"CHAOS RAMPAGE!" I said, almost Immediatly, I seemed to disappear into a Red Blur, and slammed into each and every Shadow Soldier, causing their armour to crumble away, also causing Major Shockwave's that spanned throught the entire forest, when the Charge of Chaos Energy, ended I slowed down and reappeared infront of Omega and Emily, only 2 of the 7 Shadow Solder's where Alive,
"Grr, let's retreat for now, but mark my word's Master Drake will conquer and rule over everyone!" The Leader said with that the Shadow Soldiers, quickly disappeared, with them gone Omega and Emily approached Me,
"Wow Ross what was that?" Emily asked,
"That was my newest move, Chaos Rampage, it allow's me to use the Light Speed Attack," I said with a smile,
"It was pretty Impressive," Emily said,
"Thanks, hey um can you handle the damage's those thing's caused?" I asked,
"Oh course I can repair the damaged tree's easily," Emily said with a smile,
"Ok then me and Omega have to return to the Halberd, we'll see you again," I said,
"Ok Ross see you again," She said with a smile,
"CHAOS CONTROL!" Ross yelled with that Ross and Omega, teleported back,
"Thank you Ross the Pokemorph," Emily said.
9. Helping a Friend
The Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
Helping a Friend, the Light of the Aura's.
We find ourselves onboard the Halberd late at night, where I was talking with Andy, he had met Hikari, and was telling me about the weird nightmare, he saw her having,
"It was weird, when we shock hand's, I suddenly find myself seeing this weird Nightmare of her's, where she seemed to be Hypnotised by some Weird guy, he gave me the chill's," Andy said,
"Why didn't she tell anyone especially Darkmagicianmon?" I said, Andy only shrugged, suddenly I smiled,
"I think we can help Hikari," I said as Andy smiled too, A few Minutes later, I am sitting on the Deck of the Halberd surrounded by the Five Life Aura's I have,
"OK here goes, The Aura's bring Light to all, their Power can Protect or Destroy, As the Guardian of the Life Aura's I ask you help Me with this Task!" I chanted, suddenly all 5 Aura's started to glow, as tiny Stream's of their Energy seemed to fly away,
(Meanwhile in Lucifer's Base)
Lucifer was Sitting in his Throne Room, getting ready to Visit Hikari again in Another Nightmare, as he Slowly slipped into a Trance, He didn't noticed the Green Life Aura Glowing or sending a tiny Stream of Energy away.
(Meanwhile In Hikari's Room)
Hikari was sleeping Soundly, when she started to Cringe like having a Nightmare, as Lucifer once again, entered her Dream's, while on her Dresser the Silver Life Aura glowed as well, and sended a Stream of Energy, toward's Hikari followed by the Other Six, from the Other Aura's.
(Nightmare)
We find Hikari once again, alone in the Darkness of her Dream,
"Not again," She said still scared,
"Still alone I see Reyelle," Lucifer said, just as he was about to approached Her, he suddenly couldn't move,
"What!?" Lucifer yelled,
"Huh?" Hikari said, suddenly a Blinding Light appeared Infront of her, and to both of her and Lucifer surprise a Figure Appeared, it looked Like A Deoxys except it had Silver Armour, and Hovering around it was the Energy from the Life Aura's,
"How dare you Meddle in affair's that don't matter to you!" Lucifer said still Frozen, But the Figure just gave Lucifer a Hard Glare,
"When you harm a Friend, it does matter to me!" The figure said,
"Ross?" Hikari asked, The Deoxys just gave her a Thumb's up, before Facing Lucifer,
"Now I'll give you Five Second's to leave or I'll force you out," I yelled, Showing My Massive Chaos Energy to prove I wasn't bluffing,
"I am not going anywhere!" Lucifer said, causing Me to sigh,
"Why do bad guys alway want to do it the hard way," I said, suddenly an Orb of Energy appeared on my Right Hand,
"Take this, Psycho Boost!" I yelled, launching the Psycho Boost, It hit Lucifer dead on Ejecting him from Hikari's Dream.
(Back in Lucifer's Base)
The Force of Being Ejected caused Lucifer to fly back causing him, to Hit the Wall Behind him, it caused Tayuya, Nayzormon and Ozzy to enter the Throne Room,
"Are you alright Master," Nayzorman asked,
"Yes I'm fine but it would seem we have an Obstacle," Lucifer said,
(Back Inside Hikari's Dream)
The Aura's stopped glowing and I transformed back to normal,
"Ross what are you doing here?" Hikari asked,
"Andy told me about your nightmare's, so we decided to help you thanks to the Life Aura's," I said with a smile,
"Thank you Ross," She said,
"Well I gotta go, but please don't leave this to yourself you should tell everyone else, well see ya!" I said with a smile before I vanished from her Dream,
(Back on the Halberd)
Ross finally, awoke from his trance as the 5 Aura's stopped Glowing, as Andy helped him up,
"So how did it go?" Andy asked,
"Great I managed to stop whoever that was," I said, smiling,
"So how did it feel using all the Aura's again," Andy asked,
"Amasing, I have never used all the Aura's since coming here, to this world," I said giving a sad smile,
"You miss your home don't you," Andy said,
"Yeah but I have a new home, with the Space Warrior's and the Author Fighter's," I said with a smile,
"Hmm and I gotta say Hikari was a great choice for holding onto the Life Aura," Andy said,
"She derserve's it alright!" I said,
"Come on let's head back to the Author Fighter's HQ," Andy said,
"Right, Hey Metaknight!" I called out,
"Yeah Ross," Metaknight asked coming out from the Control Room,
"Set course for the Author Fighter's HQ!" I said, Metaknight saluted and headed back into the Control room, with that The Halberd gathered energy, and Blasted off at high speed's toward's the Author Fighter HQ.
10. Turn Back the Clock Extra
The Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
Turn back the clock Extra
Meeting Chef Colette. Joining the Author Fighter's
We find ourselves on board the Halberd, the only Member's right now, is Myself, Kirby, Metaknight and Alistair, Michael and Marissa they where slowly flying over toon town, hidden in the cloud's, Kirby had his warp star with him, The Space Warrrior's mostly where travelling defender's alway's moving, fighting any Evil monster's attacking Innocent's they had heard of Heartless appearing in Toon Town, so they decided to stay a while, Ross and Kirby where getting ready to patrol the Town,
"Ok me and Kirby will be back in a couple hour's," I said,
"Ok good luck," Marissa said, with that Me and Kirby jumped off the Halberd, Kirby riding on the Warp Star while I roof hopped,
(Meanwhile nearby the ourskirts of the city)
We see a young girl walking across the sidewalk she long black hair, blue eyes, a red and white supersuit with white boots and gloves and a white mask on the eyes, she was also carrying a gold staff with a Triforce symbol on it this is Chef Colette,
"Phew thank goodness I got away from those weird Shadow thing's," Chef Colette said, suddenly infront of her puddle's of Darkness appeared,
"Oh no not again!" Chef Colette said as 10 Neo Shadow Heartless appeared, Chef Colette got her staff ready to fight when suddenly...
"Incoming!" A voice yelled, suddenly me and Kirby landed infront of her,
"What, who are you?" Chef Colette,
"Name's Ross and this Kirby, now stand back and leave these thing's to us," I said
"Hey I can fight too!" Chef Colette said before launching, a Firaga spell at a Heartless turning it to ash, quickly Kirby sucked up some of the flames and transformed into Fire Kirby, before Breathing fire on another Heartless,
"Hyperbeam!" I yelled Blowing up 2 More, Kirby and Chef Colette used a double Firage spell and torched another 4 Heartless, the other two looked at Each other, before disappearing,
"Well that was easy," I said,
"Thanks for the help my name's Chef Colette but you can call me CC," Colette said,
"Oh no problem, come on, you look exhausted," I said with that All three of us, headed back to the Halberd,
(A few Hour's later)
"So you found her being attacked by Heartless?" Metaknight, Me and Kirby nodded,
"Yeah I wonder why though, she was good with spell's but I didn't see any other skill's," I said,
"Where is she anyway?" Michael asked,
"Marissa is giving her a tour," Alistair said,
"She seem's nice enough, maybe we should ask her to join," Kirby said rather slowly, (I had been teaching Kirby to speak English)
"Yeah that sound's like a good idea Kirby!" I said smiling, as we finished Marissa and Chef Colette where just returning,
"This ship is amasing," Chef Colette said,
"Thank's," Metaknight said, suddenly, a strange portal started to appear
"Hey who's Interruptting us," Michael shouted getting his Hammer ready, but Chef Colette stopped him,
"Wait I know this magic, is that you Zelda?" She asked, suddenly two figure's appeared from the portal one was a girl wearing a long pink dress, a Golden Tiara and was carrying a staff, the other, was wearing a Green Tunic and Green Trouser's, Brown Boot's and was carrying a sword, these two are Zelda Princess of Hyrule and Link the Hero of time,
"Their you are Avalon where have you been?" Zelda asked,
"Um sorry but I kinda messed up a Warp Spell and found myself here, these people where nice enough to help me," Chef Colette said as she said that Link and Zelda spotted Kirby and Metaknight,
"Well well, if it isn't Kirby and Metaknight, We haven't seen you guy's since the last Smash Bros Tournament!" Link said with a smirk,
"Hi Link!" Kirby said,
"Greeting's," Metaknight,
"Sorry we can't stay for awhile but Chef Colette is still in need of Training," Zelda said,
"Ok well I'll see you guy's some time later," Chef Colette said with that She, Link and Zelda entered the portal, heading back to Hyrule,
"Well that was new!" Alistair said, suddenly a device on the Halberd's computer started to beep,
"What is that?" Marissa asked,
"That's the Darkness Alarm, it usually mean's that a huge concentration of Dark energy is somewhere," Metaknight said,
"Where is it?" Alistair asked,
"It's near someplace called Odaiba, Japan," Metaknight said,
"We better head their," Michael said grinning,
"No! We can't leave Toon Town Defenseless, Me and Kirby will head their you guy's stay here and protect Toon Town!" I said, Everyone nodded, although Michael did it a little upset,
"Ok come on Kirby let's go!" I yelled, with that I raised my arm's,
"Chaos Control!" I shouted as we both Disappeared,
(Later Nearby Odaiba)
Me and Kirby had just arrived, when we heard shouting,
"That must be that presense let's check it out!" I said, with that we saw a huge amount of People but Two People from them got my attention,
"Darkmagicianmon!" I said, then when I saw the second figure the Purple Jewel on my next started to glow with rage,
"Darkstar!" I growled, I saw someone who looked alot like him (Brian, D.M's Human Partner) Charging him with a huge sword, when they connected a huge explosion and Both Brian and Drake came flying out of the smoke grappling with each other.
"Not bad an attack Brian." Drake said.
"I got a lot more for you to see." Brian said handling Excalibur. With that I nodded to Kirby and decided to reveal ourselves,
"Hold it, I got a score with him!" I yelled, with that Everyone turned to Me and Kirby,
"Ross you made it!" D.M cheered.
"Who is this?" Drake asked not feeling amused one bit.
"My names Ross, and I promised someone I'd get back at you Drake!" Ross swore.
"Really, and who might this person be?"
"Maybe I should show you." Ross said as his body transformed, his hair grew purple streaks and the stone pendant he wore around his neck starts to glow. "**Recognize this aura**?" He asked with a double sounding voice.
Drake then realized where that aura came from. When he went on a demon capture with the Toon Patrol he fought a Deoxys, he destroyed the Pokemon's body, sealed his spirit in a meteor, and blasted it off into space, "Ah yes the Deoxys; that foolish Pokemon proved no match against me, so I put that fool in his place where he belongs."
"**Don't you dare talk about Deoxys like that!**" I warned him.
"Make me." Drake beckoned Me.
I growled as Deoxys' aura fueled him, and I charged at Drake at binding speed but Drake caught Me and threw Me aside.
"Hyper Beam!" I shouted as I fired a Hyper Beam that was aimed right for Drake.
The authors knew for sure Drake wouldn't be able to avoid the attack, but Johan slid in front of Drake and formed his aura shield that blocked the blast.
"Excellent Work Johan." Drake said.
"Not a problem sir."
"Ross you al right?" D.M asked.
"I'm fine." Ross assured him.
"Al right guys, let's get to work!" Brian commanded.
"Agreed." Drake said, "But why don't I slip into something more formal?" he continued, "Execute!" Suddenly Fractal code started forming around his body, "Spirit Evolution!"
Suddenly he was engulfed into a dark cloud and when the cloud vanished there stood Duskmon.
"Duskmon!" he shouted.
"Whoa!" The Digidestines gasp while to the Tamers and Legendary Warriors that was normal.
"Did he just turn into a Digimon?" Davis asked.
"That's a first." Matt said.
"Not for us it's not." Rika said as her and the boys stepped forward.
"Al right guys let's do it!" Takato commanded as him, Henry, Rika, Ryo, and Jack held up their D-Arcs.
"Bio-Merge activate!" They shouted.
Then there suddenly appear Gallantmon, MegaGargomon, Sakuyamon, Justimon, and BlackWargreymon.
"Hey a BlackWargreymon." Agumon said surprised.
"Sure takes you back doesn't it?" Veemon asked.
Then Takuya and his friends stepped forward readying their D-Tectors.
"We'll help out to!" Takuya called out.
Soon the kids were surrounded by Fractal Code, "Execute Fusion/Spirit Evolution!
"Aldamon!'
"Beowulfmon!"
"Beetlemon!"
"Kumamon!"
"Lowemon!"
"Ah more of the Legendary Warriors, this is my lucky day." Duskmon said in sarcasm.
"I'll handle him first!" Lowemon said charging at Duskmon and ended up grappling with him.
"Why do you use darkness for the side of good?" Duskmon asked his counterpart.
"Because when you use Darkness for the right reason, it's stronger!" Lowemon replied.
"Please, there is not right and wrong way when it comes to using any element." Duskmon said as he parried Lowemon.
"Then how about we show you what elements can do!" Airnaruto shouted as him and Kakashi formed hand signs.
"Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu!" Both of them shouted firing Water Dragon shots.
Duskmon then spun around causing the Dragons to be repelled when made contact.
"Very nice try Airnaruto, but I have something's to complete of my own, Anti-D.M!" Duskmon commanded.
"On it!" Anti-D.M said as he used a spell and a shadow of Airnaruto appeared by the Anti's side, and the shadow formed into an evil version of him.
"Oh no." Airnaruto gasped.
"Welcome to the team Anti-Airnaruto."
"Pleasure to be here boss." Anti-Airnaruto smirked.
"Al right guys let's get them!" Tai commanded.
So all the Digimon started glowing, and there stood ready to fight were Wargreymon, MetalGarurumon, Garudamon, MegaKabuterimon, Lillymon, Zudomon, Imperialdramon, Silphymon, and Shakkoumon.
"It's been so long since I've seen all these Digimon." Duskmon sneered.
" I think it's time we truly get down to business!" D.M then created a clone of himself, and the one looked at his human partner, "Brian!" D.M commanded his partner.
"Hn." Brian nodded.
"Melody!" D.M.G.M commander her partner.
"Yeah!" Melody nodded.
"DarkMagicianmon!"
"DarkMagicianGirlmon!"
"DNA DIGIVOLVE TO…"
Suddenly in a flash of light their stood a knight like Digimon with red hair tied in a ponytail wearing blue and gold armor, and the weapons it carried was a jagged sword, with a shield.
"Lustersoldiermon!"
"They DNA Digivolved?" Gallantmon wondered.
Hikari then scanned the Digimon, "Lustersoldiermon; Ultimate level, special attack; Luster Blade."
Then D.M looked over to Brian, "You ready for this?"
"Well we've never tried it before." Brian said.
"Then it's time we did!" D.M commanded as him and Brian were engulfed by the light.
Then suddenly there stood ChaosMagemon with Brian nowhere in sight.
"Where'd Brian go?" Yolei asked.
ChaosMagemon turned to her, "I'm in this body."
"What, you mean you've become ChaosMagemon?" Cody asked.
"Yeah, though unfortunately I'm floating around in the middle of nowhere naked." Brian said inside of the Digimon.
Then ChaosMagemon picked up Excalibur and the sword transformed into a darker and longer blade, "Al right guys, it's go time!"
So they all went off to battle.
Flint and Carl noticed Johan and Omaddon coming at them and Carl knew how to handle them, "Hey Flint, you handle nose-ring, I'll take care of whip boy!"
Carl then ran to Johan who tired whipping Carl but wasn't successful because Carl was able to dodge the whip. Carl got close enough to Johan to land a punch, but to his dismay Johan created his Aura shield to block Carl's blow.
"Nice try boy, but it wasn't enough." Johan smirked at him.
Meanwhile The Ed Knights were fighting the Dark Warriors that were coming at them from many sides.
"Al right guys, attack pattern Delta!" Eddy commanded.
So the Knights leaped into the air, and Double D created fireballs on the tips of his bow and swung them releasing the fireballs in a kamikaze assault. Ed started poking his sai's together forming a spark, and the more he did it the spark got bigger. Ed then flung the sphere of electrical sparks from his Sais zapping the Dark Warriors. Eddy held out his Buster Blade and spun around quickly creating a tornado absorbing all the Dark Warriors, and while they were spinning around inside the twister, shockwaves from Eddy's blade were slicing the Dark Warriors to shreds.
Sasuke is using his Sharingan to keep track of the Dark Warriors and Chamegolems movements. Meanwhile Neji and Hinata were using their Byakugan's to find the evil soldiers weak points.
"Al right, looks like I'm gonna have to pull out my trump card!" Sasuke formed some hand seals powering up his Chidori, and destroyed a dozen Chamegolems.
Now we find Shelby and Jose flying around blowing flames on some Chamegolems being led by their Antis.
"Time to rock these guys world!" Shelby shouted diving down from the sky pounding the ground causing it to shake, and all the Chamegolems were loosing balance and fell down.
"Not bad Shelby." Jose said.
"Thanks." She said.
Meanwhile ZenAkumon and Vexacusmon were having a go at Onikagemon and Shimazumon.
"It's a shame we have to face each other like this." Onikagemon said as he countered ZenAkumon's attack.
"You know darn well we were never a part of you creeps!" Vexacusmon said as he tackled Shimazumon.
"Even so, you were better off with us then you were working with DarkMagicianmon." Shimazumon said while shoving Vexacusmon off him.
Next we find Anko, Kurenai, and Asuma going up against more Dark Warriors.
"These guys are a pain!" Anko said.
"Yeah, fighting them is worse then treating Chouji to lunch." Asuma said.
"Asuma keep your head in the game." Kurenai said.
Soon they got rid of the Dark Warriors, only to have Chamegolems come at them which was a harder fight.
"Look out!" Asuma cried.
A Chamegolem was about to hit the ladies until Gai suddenly appeared and split the rock creatures in half.
"Fell the power of youth!" Gai shouted.
Next the Mew Mews, Erin, and Alyssa were dealing with their Antis.
"Heart Arrow!" Corina fired an arrow shot at Anti-Erin who barley dodged it.
Renee uses her whips to catch Anti-Alyssa long enough for Alyssa to whack her with her mallet.
"We got them on the run!" Zoey cheered.
Suddenly they see Johan and Omaddon heading right for them.
"You're ours girlies!" Johan shouted.
Then Me and Kirby appeared before them, and Kirby sucked both of them into his body.
"Al right Kirby, fire!" I commanded him.
Kirby then fired the Darksides out of his mouth like a cannon and the two ended up blasting the Chamegolems.
Melody and Hikari were going up against their Darksides like they were having a cat fight.
"I never thought I'd ever have to fight you again!" Melody cursed to Meladonna.
"Me neither to you." Meladonna agreed.
"Yo realize Ino, no good can come from how you're helping Drake." Hikari said as she avoided a punch from Ino.
"I know, that's why I pledged my loyalties to him." Ino said.
Up in the air we find Velgemon flying around as Aldamon, Kazemon, Beetlemon, MegaKabuterimon, Garudamon, and Lillymon attacking him.
"Flower Cannon!"
"Lightning Blitz!"
"Atomic Inferno!"
"Hurricane Wave!"
"Horn Buster!"
"Wing Blade!"
As all attacks closed in on Velgemon the eye on his forehead glowed.
"Dark Vortex!" Velgemon shouted firing a beam at the combined attacks trapping it and the blast faded in the vortex.
"Well that didn't work." Aldamon figured.
"Let us handle this!" BlackWargreymon said as him, Gallantmon, Wargreymon, and Justimon came up from behind Velgemon.
"Terra Destroyer!"
"Terra Force!"
"Lightning Joust!"
"Justice Burst!"
This time the blasts were too big and Velgemon wasn't able to avoid them. So he took the blow and began falling but he morphed into Duskmon and landed on the roof of a building.
"Not bad, I give you credit for that." Duskmon said.
"Now you're fight's with us!" Beowulfmon shouted as him, Lowemon, Zudomon ChaosMagemon, Lustersoldiermon, and Mercurymon took position to fight.
"Al right, try this!" Duskmon said as he jumped into the air and all the eyes on his body glow, "Deadly Gaze!" and then the eyes fired red shots at the Digimon who evaded the blasts.
"Crystal Freeze!" Kumamon shouted trapping Duskmon's feet.
"Hey I can't move!"
"Cleansing Light!"
"Vulcan's Hammer!"
"Shadow Meteor!"
"Chaos Scepter Blast!"
"Luster Shock!"
As the blasts were closing in on Duskmon some Chamegolems stepped in and took the blow.
"Oh no!" Beowulfmon cursed.
"See like your team, we take the ball for our fellow comrades." Duskmon said as his feet got free from the ice.
"Well at least you're not a total heartless as we thought you were." Lustersoldiermon said.
"Enough, prepare to die, Deadly Gaze!" Duskmon fired another few laser shots but Mercurymon absorbed them into one of his mirrors.
"Dark reflection!" Mercurymon fired a show attack of Duskmon's and aimed it back at him.
Duskmon avoided this and blades popped out of his forearms, and he began rushing at the good Digimon.
"Here he comes!" ChaosMagemon noted as he readied Excalibur, while Lustersoldiermon and Beowulfmon readied their own blades.
When Duskmon's blades collided with ChaosMagemon's they tried forcing each other back and both were successful.
"I guess Excalibur wasn't doing all the fighting for you Brian, or should I say ChaosMagemon?" Duskmon asked.
"Call me whatever you please, I myself can decide whether to call you Drake or Duskmon." ChaosMagemon said.
"Go with whatever you feel is comfy, because in the end I shall be victorious!" Duskmon ranted.
"I can't tell you how many times we've heard that." Lustersoldiermon began.
"And have you ever delivered, I should say not." ChaosMagemon finished.
"Those previous times in the past were because I was working for Gozermon." Duskmon reminded the Mage Digimon.
"Save your excuses because you're gonna get your just deserts!" Kumamon said as Fractal Code surrounded him, "Slide Evolution!" And Kumamon came out as Korikakumon.
"Now you're ours!" Korikakumon swore.
"You gotta catch me first!" Duskmon said as he back flipped off the edge of the building.
The Digimon ran to the edge to find out he vanished.
"Where'd he go?" Beowulfmon wondered.
"He didn't go far, I know it." Lustersoldiermon said.
Meanwhile on the ground Gantz was more terrified then ever for he was on a battlefield and had no idea what to do but hide.
"Oh man this is so not my day." Gantz said as he hid behind some rubble.
"When you think about it, it's nobodies day."
Gantz nodded but gasped when he heard that voice came from Duskmon who was behind him.
"Duskmon!" he gasped.
"You know Gantz, the Toon Patrol told me much about you when you humiliated them at Toon Town." Drake began as he stepped closer to him.
"What do you mean?" Gantz asked feeling scared.
"They told me that you merely beat them by improvising when you had no idea what you were doing."
"That's not true!" Gantz defended himself but knew Drake spoke the truth.
"Oh I think it is, you think you were ready to sit at the grownups table and join the big boys? Well you were wrong, because the truth is you're nothing but a _scared_, _frightened_, _little_ child!" Drake spat those descriptive words.
"I'm warning you!" Gantz said growling.
"Are you _really_ angry? Enough to hate me?" Duskmon asked as he raised his sword, "Because your late developing that backbone!"
As Duskmon tried to slice Gantz a Dark blast short at Duskmon's arm, the Dark Digimon clenched his arm and turned to see Otto and Wally.
"Hey punk, you mess with him, and you mess with us." Otto said.
"Guys!" Gantz cried.
"So you brought along bodyguards huh?" Duskmon asked.
"Those bodyguards are my friends." Gantz said.
"Yeah, so leave our pal alone Duskmon!" Wally shot at him.
"Just what I can't stand, someone who's bossy!" Duskmon said as he readied his blades and charges for them, "Lunar Plasma!"
"Guys look out!" Gantz cried.
Otto smirked as his claw transforms into a dark blade and parries Duskmon.
"I guess I underestimated your friends, very well!" Duskmon leaped into the air and became Velgemon, and he flew around and began diving down on Wally and Otto who blasted him away.
"No one stands a chance against me in this form!" Velgemon ranted.
"Wanna bet!" Imperialdramon shouted as him, Silphymon, and Shakkoumon took their positions.
"Positron Laser!"
"Static Force!"
"Justice Beam!"
Velgemon was able to avoid Imperialdramon's blast but wasn't fast to avoid the Static Force and Justice Beam. The attacks dealt no real damage to him but couldn't take the impact. At first he was letting himself fall but he pulled back up and continued flying around.
"MegaGargomon let's go!" Sakuyamon commanded as they headed after Velgemon, and flew up in front of him.
"Gotcha!" MegaGargomon acknowledged.
"Spirit Strike!"
Velgemon used his wings to cut through the spirit foxes and MegaGargomon took his shot.
"Mega Gargo Missiles!"
MegaGargomon fired two giant missiles at Velgemon, but the evil Digimon flew right for them. Velgemon transformed into Duskmon and ran on top of the missile, jumping to the other missile, and leaped off it and kicked MegaGargomon in the face. Even though they're of different height Duskmon's kick was a huge blow to the Mega Digimon.
Duskmon then let himself fall only to land perfectly on a lamppost.
"Hardly worth my time." Duskmon said jumping from the lamppost and onto the ground.
"Well maybe you should make a cancellation!" Hikari shouted as she slugged Duskmon which proved to be very affective.
"Ugh, how did you?" Duskmon asked.
"Being trained by a legendary Sannin has many advantages." Hikari explained.
"That's my girl." Tsunade cheered.
Duskmon then got back to his feet, and Johan, Omaddon, Meladonna, Ino, and Anti-Juliet stood by his side.
"I must admit Drake you really have an interesting fan club." ChaosMagemon said with Brian's voice.
"Why thank you, it was in fact Anti-Juliet who started it all, and she's not even a Darkside." Drake said and Anti-Juliet looked at him with dark hearts in her eyes.
Meanwhile Juliet Gamer noticed the look on her Anti's face and decided to embarrass a few Darksides, "Hey Anti me, why do you look like that, do you harbor some intimate feelings for your leader?" she teased.
Meladonna was shocked as was Drake, while Anti-Juliet blushed and tried to cover up, "I don't know what you're talking about.
"You know damn well what we're talking about." ChaosMagemon added, "We knew the date you and Drake went on during Valentines day!"
"WHY YOU!" Duskmon growled, and looked over to Meladonna who looked peeved, "Honestly I don't know what he's talking about."
"We're gonna talk about this later." Meladonna said.
'Still whipped.' Carl and Flint thought.
"Al right Dark Warriors lend me your power!" Duskmon commanded as all the Dark Warriors he brought with him channeled their energies to him.
"What's he doing?" I wondered.
Duskmon then powered up his hands and flung them back, "Time to end this, SHADOW FORCE!" Duskmon fired a powerful blast.
They all thought they were done for until…
"Toad mouth trap!" Jiraiya shouted as some barrier formed around them.
"Quick thinking Pervy Sage." Naruto said.
"Watch it Gaki!" Jiraiya scolded him.
Suddenly the barrier vanished.
"Very clever move." Duskmon began as he walked for them, "But now's the time I end this fight once and for all."
Duskmon suddenly froze and jerked around as if he was in pain.
"Drake?" Meladonna asked.
"Sir what's wrong?" Omaddon asked.
"Something's wrong!" Drake strained, "My power's fading, I can't hold this form!" Duskmon continued straining until Fractal Code surrounded him and he reverted back to Drake.
"Master?" The Dark Warriors asked.
"No what happened?" Drake asked in shock.
"What happened is your demise!" ChaosMagemon said as him and everyone in his party getting ready to attack.
"Sir can't you fight?" Onikagemon asked.
"My darkness, it feels like it's been drained." Drake said dropping onto one knee.
"Now where gonna make sure you get exactly what you deserve." Airnaruto said as they all got ready.
"And to ensure that." ChaosMagemon and his Magician Digimon allies used their magic to create a barrier around Drake's party.
"Now get him!" Lustersoldiermon commanded as they all went at Drake.
ChaosMagemon zapped him with his scepter sending him flying towards Hikari who spun kicked him. Drake was heading right for both Wargreymon and BlackWargreymon; who used their Terra attacks combined leading to Drake being hit directly.
Naruto, Jiraiya, and Airnaruto ran straight for Drake with Rasengans ready.
"This time I won't miss!" Naruto stated as him, the Sannin, and the authors shoved their Rasengans, which struck him from front, and back.
Everyone one had their own go at Drake and the results were the same, and the more attacks Drake took the more torn and tattered his clothes became.
"This is for Deoxys!" I shouted as I fired a Hyper Beam to Drake.
"AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!" Drake cried in pain.
"Master!" The Antis cried.
Then all the Digimon fired their most powerful attacks creating a giant sphere of power, and to make it complete was a mixture of Imperialdramon's Positron laser, and ChaosMagemon's Chaos Magic.
Soon the sphere impacted on Drake who was already sent hurdled into the air, and the impact blasted Drake back onto the ground landing in a pile of rubble. The Antis broke the barrier, and raced over to the rubble to find their leader in a bad condition.
Drake's clothes were tattered, ripped, and stained, while on his body were scratches bruises, loss of teeth, and his hair was put out.
"Master speak to us!" Shimazumon begged him.
"Drakey?" Meladonna asked hoping she won't loose him.
Drake slowly opened his eyes and strained to talk, "I can't fight anymore, we have to fallback!"
They all hated the command 'Fallback', but knew that Drake was in no condition to continue fighting. So the Antis helped their leader up and turned to the good guys.
"You haven't heard the last of us!" Johan shouted.
"You know it's funny Johan, that's what you told the monks before they turned us to stone." Omaddon noted.
"Oh shut up!" Johan scolded him.
And with that they vanished in a dark portal, leaving the heroes who cheered because they were victorious.
"I can't believe it, we won!" I cheered as Me and Kirby high-fived.
"What'd you expect, we loose?" Airnaruto asked.
"Never." Erin added.
"And from they way we owned Drake, he won't be fighting us for a long time!" Jose said.
"Well Author Fighters, and friends once again we've proven to be victorious!" ChaosMagemon said pointing Excalibur up.
Suddenly Hikari embraced ChaosMagemon, "Oh Sempai, I knew we could do it!"
"So did I Hime." ChaosMagemon said.
Soon the two moved in for a kiss until Brian took control of ChaosMagemon's body.
"Whoa, whoa, you mind kissing your lover until after _we _dedigivolve?" Brian asked.
"Whoops, forgot you were in there." ChaosMagemon said.
"Well guys there's only one thing to do now that we've one." Naruto stated.
"What's that Naruto?" Hinata asked.
"Let's party!" Naruto cheered.
Everyone could agree to that and began cheering as some people thought to themselves about certain things.
'_Drake was right.'_ Gantz thought.
'_Because the truth is you're nothing but a scared, frightened, little child!'_ Drake's words echoed in Gantz's thoughts.
While others were thinking of happy things.
'_Just as I promised Deoxys, I got him for you.'_ I thought.
11. Planning and the Search
The Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
Planning for Action, Andy's Search.
We find myself sitting on the roof of the Author Fighter's HQ After that meeting where Hikari revealed who that guy Lucifer was, I had decided it was time for the Space Warrior's to become more active in the War against Darkstar, while I was thinking Andy slowly walked over to me,
"So how did it go?" Andy asked,
"Not bad she told everyone about that Creep, and I gotta say he sound's like a nasty piece of work," I said, before I got a determined look in my face,
"Andy I got a job for you," I said,
"Sure Ross what is it?" Andy asked,
"I need you to find this Lucifer's base, try and find as much as possible, I got a funny feeling that Ozzy is their," I said, causing Andy to freeze,
"You think so?" He asked,
"Yeah if that's the case Lucifer may have the Last Life Aura," I said, with that Andy nodded before disappearing in a black Portal,
Later on I was sitting onboard the Halberd, Floating around me where the Five Auras, They suddenly seemed to glow,
"Don't worry we'll get the Last one Back!" I said, smiling,
(Meanwhile in an Unknown Desert)
We find Lucifer's Castle as Intimidating as it is, suddenly appearing was Andy,
"This must be the place time to make a house call!" Andy said as he approached the Castle, Then using his Shadow Sneak, he entered the Building,
"Man this place is huge, how did no one notice this before?" Andy asked himself as he continued his search sticking to the Shadow's using his Inner Darkness to hide himself, when he found himself in some kind of Throne Room, He saw, Nayzormon, Tayuya, to his shock Ozzy, and the same man he saw in Hikari's nightmare, Lucifer,
"Master I think I am right that person who stopped you was my other half Ross the Pokemorph, only he has The Ability to become a Deoxys," Ozzy said as Andy Eavesdropped, he then saw to his horror in Lucifer's Hand was the Green Life Aura,
"I will not let anyone stop me from getting Hikari, not those Pathetic friend's of her's!" Lucifer said, as He released a huge amount of Killer intent, causing Andy to freeze up, and even unnerved Tayuya and Nayzormon but surprising Ozzy wasn't fazed,
"Not if the Space Warrior's have anything to say about it," Andy said quietly before beginning to sneak off,
"Oh yeah Darkrai enough hiding!" Ozzy said, causing Andy to stop,
"Oh great!" Andy said before showing himself,
"Alright who are you?" Tayuya demanded getting her flute ready to play,
"The Name's Andy the Darkrai Pokemorph, and you!" Andy said pointing at Lucifer, "Are going to pay for all the things you have done to Hikari if me and Ross have anything to say about!" Suddenly a Black portal appeared and before they could do anything Andy jumped in, and the portal closed,
"Damn it!" Tayuya yelled,
"Let him go, we have more Important things to do than chase after a Pokemorph," Ozzy said,
"He's right, Tayuya, Nayzormon it is time to Seal the Deal with Darkstar," Lucifer said with a smile.
12. Ross vs Lunatic, Once Again
The Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
Entrusting the Life Aura's
Ross vs Lunatic Once again.
We find Ross outside the Room of Darkmagicianmon everyone was out right now, Ross and the Fictor Brother's where the only ones in the HQ, in Ross's hand was the Purple Life Aura.
"Ok I gotta leave this here, just in case," I said with that I entered the room, quickly left the Aura on D.M's desk and left,
"Ok now Airnaruto," I said, with that I ran down the hall toward's Airnaruto's room,
(Meanwhile in the lounge)
The Fictor brother's Tlsouldude, Lunatic and Dimensiondude, where just hanging out, waiting for the Other's to come back,
"So when do you think they will be back?" Lunatic asked,
"Jeez Bro they've only been gone for 30 Minutes," TL said,
"By the way, where is Ross?" D-dude asked,
"I'll go find him," Lunatic said with that he left the lounge,
(Meanwhile outside Airnaruto's Room)
I had just left the Light Blue Aura in Airnaruto room's, and in my hand's was the Red Life Aura, their was one more I need to give and just as I thought that Looney showed up,
"Their you are Ross, where have you been?" Looney asked,
"I just had to handle a quick thing, and one more thing," I said grinning, "Looney you want to spar one more time?" When I said that Looney got another Grin and nodded,
Later in the Spar room for the third time Me and Looney where facing each other, up on the stand's where TL and D-dude,
"I forgot what's the score between them?" TL asked,
"One each, this is the Tie-breaker," D-dude said, with that the battle Begun, Looney started to make Hand signs,
"Fire-Style Fireball Jutsu!" Looney shouted and launched the Fireball at Me, But I just raised the Yellow and Red Life Aura's,
"Chaos Control!" I shouted dissappearing, the Fireball of course missed and slammed into the wall
"Where'd you go!?" Looney said trying to find Me, I reappeared above him,
"Hyperbeam!" I shouted, Looney noticed just in time and Subsituted with a rock,
"Geez not that again!" I said as I landed on the floor, suddenly from out of nowhere 4 Looney Shadow Clones appeared out of nowhere,
"Charge!" All four of them yelled, but I dodged all of them and using 4 Shadow Ball's took all four clones out,
"Alright Looney come on, give the best you got!" I yelled, suddenly I sensed a huge amount of Energy behind me, Lunatic had gone Ultima, then in a great burst of speed, managed to punch me sending me crashing into the wall,
"Come on Ross, that can't be your best!" Looney taunted suddenly in a huge flash of Purple the Rubble that was covering me was blown away I had gone into Chaos Mode,
"Let's go!" I yelled with that the two of us both disappeared in flashes of Red and Purple, clashing with each other also sending out huge surge's of energy,
"Man those two are really going all out," TL said,
"Yeah at this rate they might destroy the training room," D-dude said, Immediatly Both Me and Looney appeared, still in Ultima and Chaos Mode,
"Let's finish this right here!" Looney yelled, suddenly swirling Chakra appeared in his Hand, as I was getting ready for a Psycho Boost, I grinned at this awesome fight, and I knew I was right in choosing Lunatic to be the Guy to entrust the Red Life Aura with, when we where both ready we charge at each other,
"Rasengan!" Looney yelled,
"Psycho Boost!" I yelled, when our attack's collided, we now see outside the Author fighter's HQ suddenly the entire Place jumped into the air from the huge power from out attack's,
"Geez over the top!" TL said, when the smoke cleared, we see Lunatic, and Me still standing, we were back to normal we both grinned before we both fell down both of us out cold, at the same time.
"Great now it's One win and a Draw between them!" TL said, with that the Hedgehog and Dragosaur jumped down and helped me and Looney to the Infirmary.
(A few hours later)
Lunatic was just waking up when he saw himself in a hospital bed,
"Oh man, I lost!" Looney said, suddenly I appeared out of nowhere,
"No it was a draw," I said scaring Looney, I was a little bandaged up, but I was walking,
"What happened?" Looney asked,
"We went all out, we both knocked each other out at the same time, your brothers where their to prove it, I'm just heading back to my room to get some rest, I just wanted to give you something," I said
"What?" Looney asked, I brought out the Red Life Aura, and Handed it to Lunatic,
"That is one of the Seven Life Aura, very powerful jewel's I wanted you to look after it, but I needed to test you again, which is why I asked for that spar, to see if you had the skill's to look after the Aura, and you passed with flying colours," I said, with that I headed out,
"Thanks, Ross!" Looney said as he held the Glowing Red Life Aura.
13. Trailer
The Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
Trailer
**The War is Reaching a new phase.**
We see Ozzy talking with an unknown person, all we can see is some kind of Diamond glowing on his right arm,
"Ok if you Eliminate, that Darkmagicianmon, then Lucifer will help you find what your looking for," Ozzy said, The Figure just growled out,
"He'd better or else Darkside!" The Figure said before disappearing, with him gone Ozzy grinned,
"Thank you for helping sucker! Hahahahah!" Ozzy laughed,
**A New Threat is appearing, as a new Pokemorph Prepare's to arize!**
We see Hikari and Darkmagicianmon on what look's like a date when suddenly they both dodged being hit by some kind of Energy Blast,
"I have been looking for you," Said a voice as the figure from before appearing This figure had Dark Blue hair with a single Silver streak down the middle, he had Blood Red Eye's, and was wearing Light Blue T-shirt, Silver Jean's and White Trainers he was also wearing a Band on his Right arm with what looked like the same Diamond from before.
"Your Darkmagicianmon!" The Figure said, Darkmagicianmon Immediatly got ready to fight,
"Who are you?" Darkmagicianmon asked,
"My name is Justin, To Complete my mission, I must DESTROY you!" Justin yelled as he charged at the pair.
**A new Enemy or a new ally?**
We see and Justin facing each other in my hand was the Yellow Life Aura,
"ARRRGHH!" Justin screamed as he charged,
"CHAOS CONTROL!" I yelled,
"ROAR OF TIME!!" Justin yelled as the two attacks collide, and seemed to create a time portal,
"You...your Dialga!" I said,
"I won't let anyone get in my way, I must recover what's mine, and save the Timeline!" Justin said,
"Lucifer dosen't want to help you, he's trying to destroy threats to his plan!" I said,
"What, what are you talking about?" Justin asked,
"To discover what happen it seems we must see what took place," I said with that the two of us jumped into the portal.
**Will he be Friend or Foe?**
14. Enter Dialga
The Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
Meeting Dialga!
We find ourselves in Lucifer's castle right now the only ones their was Ozzy and Tayuya, Lucifer and Nayzormon had left to Omega Mountain to finish the deal with Darkstar, and Ozzy was restraining himself from attacking the Ninja, he had been thinking of another plan to help Lucifer, he knew the best plan was to wipe out the Author Fighter's but past tries from Drake, and other Evils showed that wasn't easy, plus their was Ross's team the Space Warrior's who seemed to be joining the war, so he needed to find someway to not only Destroy them all but to get back the Life Aura's, suddenly To his annoyance Tayuya approached him again,
"Come on brat don't tell me your don't have any ideas?" Tayuya asked in a taunting tone of voice,
"Grr, I'm thinking alright, give me a break, hey why don't you wash your mouth out with soap," Ozzy said, causing Tayuya to growl in anger,
"Hey we've gotta figure out a plan before Master Lucifer get's back and we're running out of Time!" Tayuya yelled,
"Wait what did you say?" Ozzy said,
"I said We're running out of Time!" Tayuya repeated,
"That's it!" Ozzy said,
"What's it?" She asked,
"The Ruler of Time, Dialga! Oh I hope this work's," Ozzy said before creating a portal, "I'll be right back Tayuya!" with that Ozzy jumped into the portal,
"Hey!" Tayuya yelled,
(Meanwhile in the Air)
We find the Halberd flying across the sky, where inside all the Space Warrior's where their Including Juliet and Chef Colette, I was explaining what Hikari had said about Lucifer, and was telling everyone about our Involvement,
"Ok, now this is going to be very dangerous, I can't force you guys to come along, so it's your choice," I said not surprising no body walked away,
"Thanks guys, we're going to need everybody to win this!" I said as we all cheered,
"Oh Andy can I talk to you?" I asked,
"Sure!" Andy said, with that we both walked onto the Deck,
"Ok now, I am here to say that it is now time for the Black Arms to become active as well, So I need you to make sure that the Black Arm's are on standby!" I said,
"You got it Ross," Andy said,
"So what are you going to do if you face Ozzy again," Andy asked,
"Simple pound him into pulp, and take back my Life Aura," I said smirking,
"But Lucifer has it do you think you can fight him," Andy asked, causing me to stop,
"Not without the Aura's help," I said, I knew that Lucifer was strong I only forced him out of Hikari's dream easily because I used all Seven Life Auras,
"Really," Andy asked,
"Yeah I don't know a thing about him, so he's an unknown in terms of fighting!" I said,
"But we always pull through!" Andy said,
"Yeah," I said, as we both headed back inside.
(Meanwhile at the Spear Pillar)
This place in the middle of Sinnoh is the Spear Pillar the one place where the Time and Space Pokemon, Dialga or Palkia, come to, right now their was a boy about 19 years old This figure had Dark Blue hair with a single Silver streak down the middle, he had Blood Red Eye's, and was wearing Light Blue T-shirt, Silver Jean's and White Trainers he was also wearing a Band on his Right arm was a Diamond,
"Alright I have arrived in the Human Realm now I just have to find my Treasure and then I'll fix whoever messed with the Timeline!" He said,
"So you need some help?" A famliar voice was heard, The Boy turned around, and saw sitting on the top of one the pillar's was Ozzy,
"What do you want!?" The Boy asked, getting ready to fight,
"Now now no need to fight, Dialga!" Ozzy said causing the boy to growl,
"How did you know who I am!" Dialga said,
"I know the Whereabouts of your treasure, the Adamant Orb!" Ozzy said, causing Dialga to Immediatly face him,
"You know where it is? Tell me!" Dialga demanded,
"I will but only if you do something for me," Ozzy said, grinning,
"What?" Dialga asked,
"You see my Master Lucifer is having some trouble with this person," Ozzy said tossing to Dialga a picture of Darkmagicianmon, "I need you to Eliminate him, and then I'll tell you where the Adamant orb is,"
"Fine," Dialga said with that a portal appeared behind him,
"Oh and for the record my Human name is Justin," Justin or Dialga said before jumping into the portal,
"Hahahah! He'll take care of Darkmagicianmon and then Me, Nayzormon and Tayuya can snatch Hikari, during the fighting!" Ozzy said smirking, unknown to Ozzy another figure was watching,
"(Sighs) Great, Dialga's idiotism is going to cause problems, better warn Ross," The Figure said revealing it was Katie, before disappearing.
15. Trouble afoot
The Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
Trouble afoot! Justin vs Darkmagicianmon.
Ross and Alistair vs Ozzy and Nayzormon
We find ourselves onboard the halberd where I was being told about Ozzy's plan from Katie,
"Great now we've got Dialga to worry about," I said,
"Don't worry all we've gotta do is find the Adamant Orb and He'll stop," Katie said,
"But we gotta find Darkmagicianmon quick! If Justin find's him then Hell will break loose!" I said,
"Alistair!" I called out as Alistair showed up,
"Yes Ross," He asked,
"You and Me are heading for the Author Fighters HQ, we gotta warn Darkmagicianmon!" I said with that the two of us teleported away,
(Meanwhile)
We find ourselves in beautiful Jubilife City where surprising Darkmagicianmon and Hikari are on another Date,
"See Hime, I told you coming here would help you," Darkmagicianmon,
"Yes, Thank you sempai," Hikari said with a smile, as they hugged, they didn't notice someone watching them, it was Justin,
"I finally found you, Darkmagicianmon!" Justin clenching a fist,
(Meanwhile at Author Fighter HQ)
We find Iron Mantis practicing some new Moves with his scythes when he noticed Me and Alistair running towards the HQ,
"Whoa! Ross what's wrong?" IM asked,
"Darkmagicianmon is in trouble, where is he?" I asked,
"He went on a date with Hikari to Jubilife city," IM said, "Why what's up?"
"That Lucifer guy has sent a very powerful Pokemorph after Him, we gotta help!" I said,
"We'll I'm coming too," IM said, with that I nodded and raised the two Life Aura's,
"Chaos Control!" I yelled with that the three of us teleported to Jubilife city.
(Meanwhile in the city)
We find Darkmagicianmon and Hikari still having a good time.
"This has been one of the most Relaxing days of my life," Hikari sighed, suddenly Darkmagicianmon suddenly got a serious face.
"Hikari Look out!" Darkmagicianmon yelled, The two of them quickly dodged, as suddenly an Ancient Power had hit where they had been,
"I've been looking for you," A voice is heard as Justin appear's, "Your Darkmagicianmon!" Darkmagicianmon Immediatly got infront of Hikari,
"Who are you?" He asked,
"My Name is Justin! For my mission to be completed I will DESTROY YOU!!" Justin yelled as he charged at Darkmagicianmon,
"Dark Magic Attack!" D.M yelled launching his Attack at Justin,
"Metal Claw!" Justin yelled as his right hand became a claw and he sliced right through the attack,
"No way!" Darkmagicianmon said, as Justin charged at him again.
(Meanwhile on the Outskirts of the city)
We see Me, Alistair and Iron Mantis, just showing up,
"Ok now let's find Darkmagicianmon and Hikari!" IM said, with that we headed into the City,
"Ok we find them and get them out of here," I said, suddenly A portal opened in front of us,
"What the!?" Alistair said, suddenly,
"Crown Horn Shocker!" Someone shouts, as Green Lightning is shot at us I quickly us the Two Life Aura's to create a Shield to block it,
"I see you've master the Chaos Protect as well!" A very familiar voice is heard, as Ozzy reveals himself followed by Nayzormon.
"Ozzy!" I yelled, " Where is it!?"
"Whatever do you mean?" Ozzy said,
"He must mean that Jewel you gave Master Lucifer, Ozzy!" Nayzormon said holding his fan,
"Great we don't have time for this!" Iron Mantis said,
"Psst Mantis," I whispered,
"What?" He whispered back,
"Leave these Two to me and Alistair, you go help Darkmagicianmon," I whispered, when IM nodded Me and Alistair charged at them,
"Take this Ozzy!" I said as we both Charged at Each other, suddenly Alistair faced off with Nayzormon,
"Alright, let's do this!" Alistair yelled, as energy appeared in his mouth,
"Dragonbreath!" Alistair yelled, launching the Special Fire at Nayzormon,
"Wind Shield!" Nayzormon said and with a swish of his fan created a Shield of Wind Stopping the Dragonbreath,
"Grr, Dragon Claw!" Alistair yelled as His right Arm turned into a Dragon's Claw and he charged at Nayzormon, while this ws going on Iron Mantis had snuck past and was heading towards Darkmagicianmon, Hikari and Justin.
16. Escape
The Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
The Escape!
Ross and Alistair vs Ozzy and Nayzormon.
We find Darkmagicianmon staring down Justin, D.M was exhausted but Justin was barely fazed,
"Heh, is this a joke, why did Lucifer need me to Eliminate you?" Justin said,
"Lucifer, why are you working for him," D.M asked,
"Sempai!" Hikari said worried.
"It dosen't matter, for my mission to be completed, I must destroy you," Justin said, just as he was about to launch another Ancient Power,
"Take this!" Iron mantis said as he punched Justin,
"Mantis!" D.M said, Iron Mantis Gave him a Thumbs up, and Helped Darkmagicianmon up.
"Come on D.M let's see if we can take him," Iron mantis said, readying his Scythes,
"Bring it on!" Justin said as he Launched two Ancient Power's at Iron Mantis and Darkmagicianmon, They Both quickly dodged, Mantis Immediatly charged towards Justin,
"Let's see ya fight close up," Iron Mantis said,
"Very Well Metal Claw!" Justin said, as he used Metal Claw to block The Scythes, and Then Summouned another Ancient Power hitting Mantis right on the side,
"Stay out of my way!" Justin yelled as he faced Darkmagicianmon, But Iron Mantis quickly Healed up and Jumped right back in,
"So a regenerator huh?" Justin said,
"Heh so you gonna quit," Mantis said, But Justin just smirked,
"The Only way to beat, someone like you is to either beat you to a pulp or take you out with one shot," Justin said suddenly the Diamond on his Right Arm started to Glow as Energy flowed all over his body,
"Darkmagicianmon, we gotta get outta here!" Iron Mantis said as he brought out Flash Grenade's,
"No one is stopping me," Justin said, as he charged at them Iron mantis, tossed the Flash Grenade's,
"Cover your eye's!" Mantis yelled, with that the grenade's blew in a huge flash of light that Blinded Justin Temporary, when he got his vision back, Darkmagicianmon, Hikari and Iron mantis where gone,
"GRR! No one will stop me, you got that!!" Justin yelled before teleporting away.
(Meanwhile)
Me and Ozzy where still fighting it out, we had mostly used our Fists and Feet's right now,
"Tell me why did you choose to fight for Lucifer!" I yelled,
"I don't fight for him, I fight for anyone against you and your friends!" Ozzy yelled, suddenly an Explosion is heard nearby as Nayzormon and Alistair showed up on the scene,
"Take this Digimon, Draco Meteor!" Alistair yelled launching huge Meteor's of strange energy towards both Nayzormon and Ozzy,
"What now Ozzy?" Nayzormon said,
"We fall back for now, their's no way that Darkmagicianmon could beat Justin," Ozzy said, with that the two of them quickly teleported away.
"Damn it!" Alistair yelled, I put me hand Alistair's shoulder saying Let it go,
"It's fine, their plan didn't work, come on let's head back, I got a feeling that Dialga is not done yet!" I said with that Me and Alistair disappeared.
(Meanwhile Back In Lucifer's castle)
We find Ozzy and Nayzormon just coming back, when Tayuya and Lucifer approached them,
"So how did it go?" Tayuya said,
"(Sighs) Well we got sent running by Ross and His Pokemorph friends," Ozzy said,
"Hmm but his plan has promise Master, if we can Locate Justin we may be able to snatch Hikari for you!" Nayzormon said,
"Hmm fine, but keep yourselves hidden, I don't want anyone finding out our plans!" Lucifer said before heading back to the throne room.
17. Ross vs Justin
The Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
The Time Warp
Ross vs Justin
We find ourselves back at the Author Fighter's HQ Darkmagicianmon, was resting with Hikari by his side, meanwhile in the Lounge, Me and Alistair where talking,
"OK Alistair I need you to stay here and keep an eye on things," I said,
"Sure Ross but where are you going?" Alistair asked,
"I am going to find and knock some sense into that Pokemorph," I said with that I teleported away,
(Meanwhile in a Forested Region)
We find Justin just walking through the Forest, still looking for either Darkmagicianmon or the Adamant Orb,
"Grr! When I find that Digimon, he is going to be Erased!" Justin said in anger,
"That's what I like to hear Justin!" A voice is heard, as Justin turns around to see Ozzy, grinning,
"What do you want Missingo," Justin said talking to Ozzy's Pokemon half, Missingo,
"**Nothing much just wanted to see how your job was doing!" **Missingo said,
"Fine, That Digimon got away but I'll find him," Justin, Ozzy grinned and with that He teleported away.
(Nearby)
I had just arrived in the same forest, when he saw Justin walking away,
"Grr get back here!" I yelled, Justin turned around, and saw me approaching me,
"What do you want?" Justin asked, I just glared at him,
"I'm going to knock some sense into that thick skull of yours for attacking my friend!" I yelled, that got Justins attention,
"You know Darkmagicianmon!?" Justin yelled with that the both of us charged at each other.
(Meanwhile back at the Author Fighters HQ)
Darkmagicianmon had been fully healed and was talking with Alistair, about Justin and where I had gone,
"What!? You mean he went after That guy Justin!" Darkmagicianmon yelled when Alistair nodded, Hikari walked in,
"What's wrong sempai?" Hikari asked,
"Ross has gone after Justin," Darkmagicianmon said, causing, Hikari to gasp remembering that Justin had overpowered, Darkmagicianmon AND Iron Mantis!
"We've got to find him," Hikari said,
"I wouldn't worry!" Alistair said calmly, "Ross isn't trying to beat Justin he's trying to knock some sense in,"
"But won't he be in trouble?" Hikari asked,
"A little but Ross is known for being stubborn in fights," Alistair said with a grin,
(Meanwhile)
Back in the forest Me and Justin have been fighting mostly using Physical attacks,
"Ancient Power!" Justin yelled,
"Hyperbeam!" I yelled, once again even match, as we charged at each other,
"Metal Claw!" Justin said,
"Psycho Cut!" I yelled once again we collided and once again even,
"Not bad, for an amateur!" Justin said while grinning,
"Heh, you don't know the power I possess!" I said while cluthing the Yellow Life Aura in my hand,
"Time to finish this," Justin said as the Diamond on his arm started to glow again,
"ARRRGGH!!" Justin yelled charging at me, and I charged too,
"CHAOS CONTROL!!" I yelled,
"ROAR OF TIME!!" Justin yelled, as the two attacks collided we both jumped away, as to my shock a Time Portal opened,
"Woah I didn't think I could match the Roar of Time," I said, but Justin just glared,
"I won't let you or anyone get in my way, I will find the Adamant Orb, and Destroy the one who damaged the Timeline!" Justin yelled, I just shook my head,
"Do you really think Lucifer and Ozzy are going to help you, as soon as you do your job, they will get rid of you!" I yelled back,
"What? What are you talking?" Justin asked confused, As I walked over to him,
"If you want to see what Lucifer's true colours are, I guess I must show that event all those years ago, in the Balance's world," I said, with that I glanced at the portal,
"If you want to know the truth then follow me," I said with that I jumped into the portal. Justin stood their taking in all the Info I said, before nodding and jumped in to. With that the portal closed just as Ozzy showed up with Nayzormon,
"Damn it!" Ozzy yelled,
"What do we do now?" Nayzormon said,
"We have got to find someway to capture Hikari," Ozzy said with that the two of them teleported away.
18. Back in Time
The Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
Back in Time
A Hurtful Memory
Ross and Justin vs Lucifer
We find ourselves back in Lucifers Castle, Ozzy and Nayzormon had just informed him about what happened with Ross and Justin, He was alone in his throne room,
"I wonder are those two Pokemorph's responsible...?" Lucifer asked himself, as he removed a piece of his armour on his arm, revealing on his arm was what looked like a scar from a claw, the strange thing is that the edge's of the scar was silver or metallic in colour,
"I haven't felt this wound since that Incident," Lucifer said.
(A few years earlier)
We find the same Time portal appear as Me and Justin fell out of it,
"Ok this should be the right time," I said,
"Why are we here?" Justin asked,
"So I can show you what Lucifer did all these years ago!" I said, suddenly we heard voices approaching,
"Quick Hide!" I said with that we both dove into some Bushes, and we saw two people approaching, The first one I recognized easily it was Hikari but she looked about 5 or 6 years old, walking with her was her mother,
"Looks like we arrived a bit early," I whispered, before I pulled out two Hood's,
"I get it we have to hide our identity's don't want to cause a Paradox," Justin whispered with that we both put the Hoods on, and waited,
(About an hour later)
A young Hikari was in a flower field with her mother not far keeping a close eye on her. Soon Hikari had a bunch of white flowers in her arms so many that it had covered her eyes. Soon she heard her mother's voice but it sounded scared.
"HIKARI!!"
Hikari dropped the flowers to see her mom jump right in front of her and four long swords went right through her mother, they retracted and her mother fell to ground.
"Mommy?" Hikari asked.
Hikari walked up to her mother she was barely breathing.
"Mommy what's wrong with you are you alright?" She asked
"Kari…I'm sorry I have to go now my little girl." Her mother said.
"No you can't you promised, you promised that once daddy came home we'd be a family mommy don't break your promise." Hikari said crying.
"I'm sorry Kari can you please sing one more time for me please?" Her mother asked.
Hikari nodded and sang to her mother one last time.
**Father once said to me,
many moons ago**
**A demon's hand will defend...**
**Mother said one day...
There is more you must know
A Mortal hand will sustain**
**Two hands together
in complete alone
Balancing union
and the Gate will open...**
**Go, my children, go!
Go to crimson flames
To save our children**
**The light of red will remain**
"Thank you my tenshei remember your father and I loved you very much." Her mother said with her final breath and died.
"MOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMY!!" Hikari shouted, she was so tramautized that she fainted, nearby Me and Justin had saw it with Horrified face's,
"That Bastard!!" Justin yelled through his clenched teeth, Suddenly we heard chuckling,
"My, my I see your still alive," A voice is heard as suddenly appearing out of nowhere is a younger Lucifer, he was wearing the same armour but smaller,
"No matter, I'll take care of you myself!" Lucifer said as He raised his sword at the Unconsious Hikari,
"No way!" I yelled using Psycho Cut to Block Lucifer's Sword, surprising Lucifer,
"I have no quarrel with you, now stand aside or I will cut you down!" Lucifer said, I quickly Used Psychic to Blow him back,
"Well now you do!" I yelled back as Justin then charged at him,
"Ancient Power!" Justin yelled, hurling the Attack at Lucifer, which he blocked with his Sword,
"You two can't match me!" Lucifer yelled, before charging at Justin,
"Metal Claw!" Justin yelled before jumping high, Lucifer then noticed me charging at him, and block the second Psycho Cut, before he saw Justin falling towards him,
"Take this!" Justin yelled, before slashing at Lucifer's Left Arm, leaving the same Claw Mark from before.
"AGHHH!" Lucifer yelled in pain, before quickly jumped away from The two of us,
"GRR! This isn't over, you can't protect her forever!" Lucifer yelled before quickly teleporting away, with him gone the two of us relaxed a little,
"Phew, ok let's gets Hikari somewhere safe," I said, Justin nodded before picking her up, and the two of us walked away,
(A few yards away)
Me and Justin where nearby the Balance city, Justin had put Hikari down safely so one of the Balance's would find her easily,
"So do you believe me now?" I asked,
"I am such an Idiot!" Justin yelled punching the ground,
"Hey, your not ok, your just naive," I said, causing Justin to glare at me,
"Ok, ok lets head back, could you do the honour," I said with that Justin's Eye's glowed and another Time Portal opened, I nodded before jumping into the portal, Justin then turned to face Hikari, with a sad look on his face, he then faced the portal and was about to jump into it,
"Mommy," Hikari said sadly, Justin then stopped in his track's and Removed the Diamond from his Armband, and walked over to Hikari, and placed the Diamond onto her hand,
"It's a lucky charm," Justin said, as Hikari clutched it, Justin then turned around and jumped into the portal, it then closed just as 3 Balance's appeared,
"Their she is Princess Hikari," One of them said with that the three of them quickly picked up Hikari and took her back into the city.
(Back in the present)
Justin had just reappeared in the park, with a sad look on his face,
"I see you finally figured it out," A voice is heard as Behind Justin was Katie,
"So Palkia, how are you?" Justin asked,
"Oh find just been trying so hard to find you, you idiot!" Katie said,
"I'm sorry, but I was in a mad rush," Justin said sadly, Katie then smiled before tossing to Justin a Bag,
"If you want to help us let me know," Katie said with a smile, before teleporting away, Justin then opened the Bag and too his shock, found what he had been looking for the Adamant Orb, and attached it to his Armband,
"Thanks Katie, and I need to finish my job, and help the offspring of my good friend," Justin with a smile before teleporting away.
19. Prophecy
The Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
The Prophecy
Another memory
We find ourselves onboard the Halberd, where Justin was meeting the Space Warrior's with him was Me and Katie,
"I just want to say I'm sorry for what I have done," Justin said,
"Hey it's not us you need to convince," I said, Justin knew I was talking about The Author Fighters,
"Yeah your right," Justin said with that he walked out to the Deck of the Halberd, Katie followed him,
"You alright," Katie asked,
"Yeah, just remembering that Old Legend," Justin said,
"Yeah your right, I remember too." Katie said,
"When the King of Time and Queen of Space are united with the Guardian of the Life Aura's, the Weapon of the Original One will awaken!" Justin said,
"Yeah since you and me joined Ross's group, the Weapon will awaken soon," Katie said before leaving Justin alone and going back inside,
"Why is that girl still in my mind?" Justin asked himself, remembering Hikari from his trip through time,
"Wait! She can't be..." Justin said remembering when He saw Her before,
(Flashback)
We find Dialga sleeping when suddenly he sensed a presense,
"Ah Kaito, how nice to see you again," Dialga said, as approaching him was a male balance he had sliver almost white hair, blue eyes, was wearing gold armor and had Black wings. His name was Kaito Ino the balance of Time and Hikari's father.
"It is nice to see you also, Dialga," Kaito said, Dialga noticed someone hiding behind Kaito,
"Who's this?" Dialga asked,
"Oh yes I wanted to Introduce to you my Daughter, Hikari Ino the Balance of Hope," Kaito said, as Hikari who looked about 4 or 5 years old.
"H-he-llo," Hikari said timidly,
"It's nice to meet you," Dialga said,
"Wh-ho is this Da-ddy?" Hikari asked,
"Oh Hikari this is Dialga the Creature that governs time itself," Kaito said,
"Thanks for the visit Kaito, but I have some things to take care of," Dialga said before teleporting away,
(End Flashback)
Justin stood their remembering the last time he had met his good friend Kaito, the Balance of time,
"That girl was Hikari his daughter!" Justin said, as he stared at the Adamant orb now attached to his arm,
"Now I've got more reason to help them," Justin, as I approached him,
"So Justin, you ready," I asked, Justin simply nodded, with that we both teleported away.
(Meanwhile at the Author Fighters HQ)
We find Darkmagicianmon, Hikari and Alistair still in the lounge waiting for Me,
"Where is he?" Hikari asked, when suddenly the portal opened and appearing was Me and Justin, causing Darkmagicianmon to go into a defensive stance,
"Their's no need, Darkmagicianmon," Justin said,
"What took you so long Ross," Alistair said grinning, I smiled and knocked fist's with Alistair,
"Sorry I had to show Justin something, to get him to change his mind," I said,
"Yes, we came here so I could apologise, I was tricked by that Darkside Ozzy," Justin said,
"So he is now going to help us against Drake and Lucifer!" I said with a smile.
20. Preparing
The Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
Preparing
We see Ross sitting on one of the couch's in the Author Fighter's Lounge, Justin was being shown around, by Darkmagicianmon and Hikari,
"(Sighs) Man this keeps getting complicated," I said, while I was thinking I didn't notice Marissa approaching me,
"Hi Ross!" Marissa said causing me to jump up,
"Geez! Marissa why'd you have to scare me," I said, suddenly Marissa started to look a little Shy,
"Uh Ross, I came here to ask you something," Marissa said,
"Sure What?" I asked,
"Well, would you like to go out, tonight?" Marissa asked, causing me to widen my eyes,
"What!?" I said, suddenly, Darkmagicianmon, Hikari and Justin showed up,
"Please," Marissa said, I quickly calmed, and got very nervous,
"Uh...I guess so, sure," I said, almost immediatly Marissa gave me a hug,
"Thank you!" She said, causing me to blush, suddenly Darkmagicianmon coughed, getting both of our's attention and causing Marissa to blush as well,
"Are we interrupting something?" Justin asked, causing both of us to blush even more,
"Hey Sempai, why don't we double date with them?" Hikari said,
"You know that dosen't sound so bad, Hikari, What do you two think?" Darkmagicianmon asked Me and Marissa,
"Sure the more, the merrier!" Marissa said smiling,
"Come on Marissa-san, let's go get ready," Hikari, with that the two girls headed off,
"Phew, What have I got myself into," I said,
"You've got your first date, that what," Darkmagicianmon said smiling,
"Yeah I guess," I said with a weak smile,
(Meanwhile)
Marissa and Hikari where getting ready for the double date,
"So Marissa I've got to ask, how did you meet Ross-san?" Hikari asked,
"Well it was about a year ago, when Ross, Kirby, Metaknight and Alistair came to my town, we where having trouble with some Heartless, I was the only one from my town fighting them, At first we didn't exactly get along until Ross saved me from a Behemoth, after that we worked together, and kicked those Heartless out, after that Ross asked me to join their team, and I accepted," Marissa said,
"So you have been through alot?" Hikari asked,
"Yes, but I never really had the courage to ask him out," Marissa shyly,
(Meanwhile)
I was still in the lounge with Darkmagicianmon waiting on Marissa and Hikari,
"Hey you alright?" D.M asked,
"Yeah I'm just extremely nervous," I said clutched in my hand was the Yellow Life Aura,
"Hey you'll be fine, alright, so do you have an idea of where we should go?" D.M asked,
"Yeah I know the perfect place," I said smiling,
"We're ready Sempai," Hikari's voice is heard, we both turn around, and we both dropped our jaws.
Marissa was wearing a beautiful Ice Blue Dress, she was also wearing White Sandals, Hikari was wearing a Silver version of Marissa's dress, and was wearing Dark Blue Sandals, I also noticed that Marissa was wearing the Sapphire of Kyorge, around her neck.
"Wow!" D.M said as he and Hikari hugged,
"So Ross what do you think?" Marissa asked, blushing a little,
"Uh...well you...look great, Marissa," I said a little nervous,
"So, Ross where is this place you where talking about?" D.M asked, suddenly a portal appeared,
"Follow me," I said with that the four of us entered the portal.
21. The Arch of Arceus
The Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
To Lake Verity
The Arch of Arceus
We find ourselves at the beautiful and calm Lake Verity home of the Pokemon Mespirit, suddenly a portal appeared and out walked Myself, Marissa, Hikari and Darkmagicianmon,
"Wow, Lake Verity! What a Good Idea Ross," Marissa said, as the beautiful lake sparkled,
"I must ask, why did you pick this place Ross?" Darkmagicianmon asked,
"You see around this time of year, Volbeat and Illumise show up, it can create a beautiful view, I saw it last year before I met Deoxys," I said,
"So when will they show up?" Hikari asked,
"In about an hour," I said, "So we can be by ourselves for awhile," With that I started to walk away with Marissa,
"He's right we should relax for now before something comes along," Hikari said, with that she and D.M embraced,
(Meanwhile in another part of the lake)
Me and Marissa where walking along the Lake's edge enjoying the peace and quiet, I was still a little nervous, but it was slowly going away,
"This is great isn't it Ross?" Marissa asked,
"Uh..yeah it's really beautiful," I said, suddenly I noticed something shiny near the Lake's edge,
"Hold on," I said as I approached the object, I picked it up and I saw it looked like an Arch, it was made of White Marble, has Golden Lines and also has seven slots on it,
"Wow what is something like that doing here?" Marissa asked suddenly the Arch seemed to glow a little, as Marissa's Sapphire started to glow as well and I began to glow as well,
"What's happening?" I asked, they glowing subsided, and we stood their still staring at the Arch,
"Wait a minute I think I know what this is!" Marissa said, "It's the Arch of Arceus!"
"Arceus!? You mean the Original One!" I said, then I noticed that two of the slots where glowing slightly, one was Purple and one was Black,
"Well come on Marissa, let's head back," I said, with that we headed back,
(15 Minutes Later)
We met back up with Darkmagicianmon and Hikari as the Volbeat and Illumise started to fly around the lake, the light from their tails plus the sparkling water, causing a beautiful light show, as the four of us watched this beautiful sight, I showed the Arch to D.M and Hikari.
"So you found this in the Lake?" D.M asked,
"It really is beautiful," Hikari said, as she was holding it, suddenly again it started to glow softly, as Hikari's eyes turned White for a second before going back to normal, and she handed it back to me,
"Well we better head back soon," D.M said, with that we all nodded and I started to open another Portal, when suddenly I heard a very familiar voice,
"Well, Ross I didn't think you would be out on a date," Ozzy said as He fired a Hyperbeam at All four os us but we dodged easily,
"Come on Ozzy your not that stupid," I said as we got ready to fight him, when...
"Green Horn Shocker!" Another familiar voice is heard as the Green Lightning nearly hit Darkmagicianmon as Nayzormon appeared,
"He isn't alone," Nayzormon said, suddenly Two weird creature's appeared when music started to play, as Tayuya appeared, with her flute ready to play,
"This time, Princess your coming with us, Master Lucifer is waiting for you!" Tayuya said as her two Demonic Creature growled at Hikari as She and Marissa got ready to fight, Darkmagicianmon summound his Staff as he got ready to fight Nayzormon, and I stared down Ozzy, and on some unknown signal we all charged at our foe's.
22. Date Crasher's!
The Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
The Date Crashers
Darkmagicianmon vs Nayzormon.
Hikari and Marissa vs Tayuya.
Ross Vs Ozzy.
At Lake Verity a massive battle was taking place, Where Nayzormon, Ozzy and Tayuya where trying to capture Hikari, again, while Marissa and Hikari faced off against Tayuya, Darkmagicianmon was in a firefight with Nayzormon,
"Dark Magic Attack!" D.M yelled, launching his signature move at Nayzormon,
"Green Horn Shocker!" Nayzormon yelled countering with his signature move, creating a huge explosion they then charged at each other, Nayzormon's fan holding up against Darkmagicianmon's staff,
"I must say you have gotten stronger since you defeated Gozermon," Nayzormon said before jumping away,
"Then you can tell him when I take you to him!" Darkmagicianmon yelled before going after Nayzormon.
(Meanwhile)
I was dashing right next to Ozzy, before we collided we then jumped back and fired attacks,
"Hyperbeam!" I yelled,
"Dark Pulse!" Ozzy yelled, creating an Explosion,
"You know Ross I don't understand why you want to fight for these humans eventually they are going to betray you, think of you as a Monster!" Ozzy yelled, when to his delight I started to get angry and was unleashing my Chaos Power's,
"That's it!!" I yelled launching myself at Ozzy,
"Perfect!" Ozzy said before charging at me.
(Meanwhile)
Hikari and Marissa where staring down Tayuya with her two Demon's in front of her,
"You ready?" Hikari asked, Marissa just smirked,
"I was born ready Hikari!" Marissa said.
"Get them!" Tayuya ordered as her two Demon's pounced towards Hikari and Marissa,
"I got this Hikari, Hydro Pump!" Marissa said as she summouned a huge torrent of water, blowing the Demon's away.
"Your turn!" Marissa said charging at Tayuya,
"No Marissa wait!" Hikari when suddenly another Demon appeared infront of Tayuya, it roared before charging at Marissa,
"Whoa!" Marissa said barely dodging it.
"Careful Marissa, Tayuya can summon at least 3 of those things," Hikari said as all three of them appeared in front of Tayuya.
"Ok it's time to transform!" Marissa as she started to glow blue, while she was she jumped into the Lake, three seconds later a Kyorge appeared,
"Amazing!" Hikari said in awe, Kyorge then faced Tayuya and her demons and fired a Hydro Pump that looked twice as big as Marissa's,
Tayuya dodged it but her three demons where flung away by the powerful Pokemon, she then noticed Hikari charging at her fist ready to punch but she dodged that too.
"Not bad, but it's not like I have to defeat you!" Tayuya said when a black portal appeared behind Hikari, she didn't noticed but Marissa did,
"Look out Hikari!" Marissa yelled turning back to her human form, dashed behind Hikari and formed a Shield of Water, suddenly what looked like a Blade of wind appeared it slammed into the Shield the shield stopped it but the explosion sent Marissa flying into the Lake,
"Marissa!" Hikari called out when her face turned pale when she noticed who was infront of her Lucifer!
"Hello Reyelle!" He said while grinning also his eye's where glowing Black, suddenly like in her nightmare her eye's started to glaze over.
BOOMM!!
Suddenly a huge explosion got their attention when Nayzormon was sent flying towards them, and appearing was Darkmagicianmon.
"Ah, Darkmagicianmon so nice to finally meet you," Lucifer said,
"Get away from Hikari!" Darkmagicianmon yelled firing a Dark Magic attack at Lucifer but he just deflected it with hs sword,
"Now, now digimon, you should stay out of things that only worry Balance's," Lucifer said as suddnely Lucifer, Tayuya, Nayzormon and Hikari where surround in a black fog, and they disappeared
"NO!!!!" D.M yelled, "HIKARI!" suddenly he heard coughing when Marissa crawled out of the Lake,
"Are you ok?" D.M asked,
"Yeah I'm fine where's Hikari?" Marissa asked,
"She's been taken," D.M said sadly,
"Wait a minute what happened Ross!" Marissa said they both realisd that Ross and Ozzy where gone.
"Come on we better find them!" D.M said with that the two of them headed off to find Ross.
23. Chaos Deoxys
The Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
Unleashing the monster
Chaos Deoxys Awaken.
Meanwhile Me and Ozzy where still fighting, I was still surroundded by my Chaos Aura, which had nearly covered everything but my head,
"Almost their once he transform's I can get the answer I need," Ozzy said while in his head Missingo nodded seeing Ozzy plans,
"Come on Ozzy!" I said in an almost growling tone, "Don't tell me your getting tired, I'm barely winded!" Ozzy was still grinning,
"Don't try to hide it Ross, I am your Darkside I now know everything about you, including your deepest fear," Ozzy said making me widen my eyes slightly,
"I..I don't know what your talking about," I said, Ozzy then grinned some more,
"I know that you think soon everyone even your so called friends will think of you as a Freak! A Monster!" Ozzy said as I clenched my eyes shut at that,
'No, I am not a Monster, I will never be one,' I thought,
**'Of Course your not' **A voice is heard in my head,
'What the?' I thought,
**'You are only a monster if you kill Innocent lives, if you haven't done that then you are not a monster, no matter what you look like' **The voice said, I slightly smiled at that,
'Yes it is time for everyone to see a true Pokemorph!' I thought as with that the Chaos Aura covered my face as well,
'Yes!!' Ozzy thought, suddenly the Arch of Arceus in my Pocket started to glow red as well, I started to change, My Arms became more muscular, and started to turn Half Red and Half Blue, Purple Armour Appeared on my Chest and Back, also my head had changed to look like a Deoxys in Attack Mode.
"Chaos Deoxys!!" I yelled,
Activating Pokemorph Battle Notes.
Chaos Deoxys is when a Human with the potential to wield the powerful Chaos Energy is Fused with the Spirit of Deoxys, in this form the Pokemorph can use his arms like spears to strike foes, also in this form his Chaos Power's are more refined and powerful making them less energy spending.
Ending Pokemorph Battle Notes.
I stared at Ozzy with an immense amount of angry, while Ozzy was still grinning at me,
"OK it's to end this Ozzy!" I yelled with using my new arms like springs I sent a Punch at Ozzy he barely dodged though but the tree behind him got turned to splinter's,
'Perfect he is finally taping into his Chaos Power,' Ozzy thought, Missingo nodded,
**'Perhaps it is time to leave Lucifer and his lackeys have already left,'** Missingo said, Ozzy nodded at that before smirking at Ross or Chaos Deoxys,
"Well I am afraid our time is up, I will see you again soon Ross, until then keep getting stronger," Ozzy said before teleporting away,
"Wait!!" I yelled, but it was too late,
"Damn it, well it's too late to go after him, now how do I turn back to normal?" I asked myself, suddenly the Arch of Arceus glowed white as slowly the Chaos Aura was absorbed into it turning me back to normal,
"Well that was fortunate, now I know how to transform and turn back," I said to myself,
"ROSS!!" A voice yells as Marissa and Darkmagicianmon ran towards me,
"Hey your alright," I said as Marissa hugged me,
"We're fine but they got Hikari," Darkmagicianmon said with his head down, I slowly walked over to him and placed my hand on his shoulder,
"Hey we will get her back!" I said, D.M then smiled slightly before nodding, with that the three of us created a portal and headed back to the Author Fighter's HQ.
(Meanwhile)
Back at Lucifer castle, Lucifer had just returned with Tayuya, Nayzormon and a still tranced Hikari,
"Finally I have the key to my domanition of all worlds!" Lucifer said with a smile, "Lilith!" suddenly his familiar appeared,
"Yes Master?" Lilith asked,
"Take Reyelle to her holding facility until we have preparedLil the ceremony," Lucifer said with a grin, althought reluctant Lilith started to lead Hikari away, when they disappeared Nayzormon approached Lucifer,
"What about Ozzy, he still hasn't come back," Nayzormon asked,
"He is no longer a concern either if he comes back or not," Lucifer said, Nayzormon bowed his before leaving with Tayuya,
"Soon I will rule all and no one will stop me!" Lucifer said before starting to chuckle. "Heheheh-hahahahaha!"
(Meanwhile)
On an unknown hilltop Ozzy was sitting their calmly while Missingo was hovering beside him,
"So what now?" Ozzy asked,
"**For now nothing, we must wait for either Drake, Lucifer or Shade to make a move**," Missingo said,
"I just hope Ross can master his combined form, Chaos Deoxys, cause the Author Fighter;s are going to need him and all the Combined Pokemorph's, Hellfire Darkrai, Aquos Kyorge, Gravel Groudon, Typhoon Rayquaza, Spacial Palkia and Temporal Dialga, in order to survive." Ozzy said calmly, while Missingo calmly nodded.
24. Extra: Past Dreams
(Just so you know Hikari asked me to put this chapter up)
The Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
Extra: Hikari's past.
Now I'm sure everyone knows about Hikari Ino, Ruler of the Balance's, Member of the Author Fighters and Girlfriend to Darkmagicianmon.
But you see their is a part of her past that she left out until now, this is the history between Her and Lucifer the Balance of Hate.
Their first real meeting was when Hikari was a little girl, when she and her mother where having fun when Lucifer (Or I think his familiar) attacked them killing Hikari's mother, He would have done the same to Hikari if not for two Unknown figures who sent Lucifer running, (Me and Justin)
Hikari had multiple encounters with Lucifer and each time she survived, but slowly Lucifer started to have other motives besides killing her.
He started to lust for Hikari's power, and started to use her dreams to try and turn her to his side.
(Dream)
The mansion was quiet.
Hikari looked around, but she was alone. The mansion was huge, a great dinning hall, and beautiful white curtains. There were huge crystal lamps hanging from the ceiling, and the floor was of light brown wood. The windows were huge, and Hikari stood outside the great mansion. The building was in the middle of a forest, and it was dark because of the night.
Hikari decided to leave the mansion.
Hikari thought on stepping out into the forest, and did set a foot into it. Suddenly, a powerful breeze caressed her face. Many leaves of the trees flew around her, so the girl had to cover her face with her arms. As soon as the wind ceased, balance scanned the place. The moon shone brightly, and the owls and nightingales sang, ending the silence.
Hikari thought of losing herself in the forest, the mansion did scare her. But then again, it was the hour where the wolves decided to go haunting, and the crows waited for fresh flesh. She heard the singing of the crows as well and decided that she had no other choice but spend the night in the mansion.
Hikari entered the house and closed the huge white doors. She stepped into the hug and empty hall, illuminated by the moon whose bright passed through the curtains, which were moving thanks to the wind, the windows were semi-opened. The girl walked quietly and with short steps, wondering where she was.
She found a golden statue of a balance against the red painted wall, and Hikari had to stare at it in wonder. The balance was holding a harp, and her eyes were looking at the horizon, her robes were long and misplaced, and the wings were spread wide. The balance was flying, it was clear. Hikari looked down and read an inscription at the feet of the balance; it was the name of the balance. 'The Balance Of Music'.
The girl looked away and wandered around the immense monument, finding all sort of different spooky ornaments, and the halls were getting more narrow, and dark. Hikari was truly scared now; she never thought she would enter such a dark place, mysterious and freaky. She wished she was back home with all her friends, with her sempai.
But she was alone here.
As he passed the darker and darker halls, she began shivering in fear, her skin turned pale and she hesitated in continuing walking thought the halls. She was known for her bravery, and the Leader of the balances couldn't show any sign of fear, not even to herself.
Hikari forced herself to continue walking; a few candles hanging from the walls lit the way. What made Hikari feel even worse was her confusion, she didn't remembered how he got in near the mansion, she tried to recognizing the forest, but she hadn't seen anything like this since the Balance World.
She was in the shadows.
Then, the complete silence vanished as a strong organ played the most beautiful macabre music the girl has ever heard. Hikari's heart almost stopped as she heard the strong music, she paled ten shades and began running, trying to find her way out of the dark mansion.
She sweat bullets of fear, and ran through the dark halls, after several seconds of running desperately, at the end of the hall, she found a huge wood door. Hikari gasped as she tried to escape her fear, and decided it was better to enter whatever was in the other side than continuing in the dark hall, with the macabre music roaring all over the place.
She opened the door and entered the room on the other side; she didn't hesitated in close the door with a slam, letting the shadows lurk away from her. Hikari placed a hand over her chest and began gasping for air and wiping away her sweat.
Once again, a roar of dark music filled the air.
Hikari's eyes got wide again thanks to the fear, and noticed where she was. She was in a room filled with candles, candles that lit the huge room. At the end of it was the biggest organ Hikari had ever seen, with pipes so tall that made her scared. The music coming from them made a chill ran down his spine.
She looked down and saw a _man_ playing the organ.
Hikari was about to open the door again and escape from the room, but then the organ and the macabre music stopped. Hikari stepped back and stopped when her back was against the wall, as she saw the man stand up slowly and playing a final note in the organ. Then he turned to Hikari.
The man was wearing dark clothes and a dark cloak hanging from his neck. His hair was dark, and long, so long it was tied into a thing tail. Half of his face was covered by a white mask, and his other half was out on the open. His eye was looking at Hikari straight in the eyes.
The balance wanted to escape, but the man's look froze her body completely. It's the fear. Hikari gulped as she saw the man walk to her with a smile on his half-face, the other half hidden under the white, spooky mask.
"No need to fear, my child."
Hikari closed her eyes in fear, she tried to speak but she has lost her voice completely. She looked at the man again with a fearful look, not knowing what would her fate be after the man reached her. She wondered if the man would kill her, or if she would die out of fear.
The man extended his hand and smiled to her, "Do you hear it, young lady? It's the Passion. _**The Passion and the Opera. **_No need to fear, my music should be a lullaby to help you sleep, Hikari Ino."
Hikari gulped, but finally found her voice, "Who…what…who are...you, sir?"
The man bowed quickly, so quickly that Hikari's reflexes tightened. "I am the Opera Ghost, a poor soul lost within the shadow of the night, waiting for you, young lady, to appear. I am the _fear_ in bones and flesh, at your service."
"Are…are you going to…harm me?", managed to ask Hikari, still shaking.
The man shook his head and kissed her hand, "I can assure you I mean you no harm. I just want to show you something, my dear."
Hikari looked down, she didn't knew if she could trust this man with the white mask, "Show me…show me…what?"
The man extended his arm to a door that was in besides the huge organ, "Follow me, and you'll find what you seek."
Hikari stepped forward and looked at the man; somehow the man's eye was somehow familiar to her, the red iris made Hikari feel like she had seen this masked man before, but couldn't remember where or when, just that she did know him.
She nodded slowly, slowly losing her fear but still alert of any strange movement, "O...okay…sir."
The Opera Ghost clapped in delight, his hands covered by black leather gloves, "Okay then, child. Follow me."
The man stepped back and walked to the small door made of wood. Hikari slowly followed him, this man made him feel less scared now that she thought about it, he was surely familiar.
They stepped into a dark spiral-stone stairway, and both of them walked down slowly, very few candles in the walls lit the way. Hikari followed the man from behind, he didn't want the man to see his back, it made her scared.
The only sound that could be heard were the sound of their shoes stepping down, Hikari looked at the stone where she was walking, it seemed this hidden spiral-stairway was really old, and really dark and spooky, definitely not for the fainthearted people.
They reached the end of it, just to find a canal of water in a dark tunnel, the water canal was actually a subterranean river. There was a small boat in the edge, and the Opera Ghost walked to it, and then turned to her, "Come here, child, no need to fear."
Hikari reluctantly stepped over the boat and sat down, letting the Opera Ghost sail towards and unknown destination. As they sailed in the middle of the subterranean river, Hikari looked down at the dark waters and gathered courage, "Sir…where are we?"
The Opera Ghost didn't look back, and kept sailing with the oars, "We, my child, are beneath the _**Palais Garnier**_, or _**Opera Garnier**_ if you prefer. A great mansion, almost palace, where the greatest shows of Opera take place."
Hikari gulped.
They kept sailing without a word; the only sound was the oars impulse the boat as they hit the water, a sound that was strangely soothing. Hikari looked up at the man, who was giving the brunette his back; she felt both fear and interest for the mysterious masked man.
As they sailed, Hikari took a look around, watching some strange gargoyles hanging from the walls of the tunnel, they made her scared; Hikari had never been more scared in her life. she has never been in a strange mansion with a masked man.
After a minute or so, they reached an end of the river. The Opera Ghost parked the boat and stepped out of it. Hikari followed him and stepped out of the boat as well.
Both man and child stood in front of another huge door, and for some seconds they stared at it. The Opera Ghost, without looking at her, spoke, "Child, follow me, there is something you need to see."
Hikari nodded.
Both of them opened the door and entered a huge circular room. The room was lit by several torches that were hanging from the wall. The room was empty but a single thing.
A mirror.
The Opera Ghost pushed Hikari lightly to the mirror, patting her shoulder, "Go, my dear, and look at yourself in the mirror's eyes. You'll see your true self."
Hikari nodded slowly and stepped forward the mirror, without looking back at the masked man. As Hikari approached the mirror, her heart began beating faster and faster, nervous of what would she see. She knew that some mirrors were more than mere mirrors, that some showed more than a reflection of yourself.
Hikari looked into the mirror and gasped.
She was in a long black silk dress, her wings were out but they were both black
Hikari ran some fingers over the dress but felt nothing but the cloth of her normal clothes, still, the reflection showed her in a dress. Hikari panicked, "What…what does this mean?"
The Opera Ghost smirked, "Little girl, this is who you truly are a dark balance_; _you are meant to be mine _Reyelle__**"**_
Hikari's eyes got wide as she remembered that name.
_Reyelle._
Then, the images of Lucifer appeared in her mind, memories of a long lost past that was returning from the forgotten. And he was reappearing.
Hikari, in an act of fear, kicked the mirror and shattering it completely. she quickly turned to the Opera Ghost and saw the man laughing evilly at her. Hikari began sweating in fear again.
"Leave me alone!"
Hikari gathered all her courage and pushed the man, who fell to the floor. Hikari ran and exited the room, grabbed the doorknob and closed it with a slam, leaving the Opera Ghost inside.
Before the Opera Ghost could open the door again and grab her, Hikari jumped into the boat and grabbed the oars and began rowing fiercely, trying to escape the evil man in the white mask.
She could hear the Opera Ghost laughing evilly as the girl tried to escape. After several seconds of fierce rowing, he turned back and saw the man wave at him, still far away. Before Hikari could sigh of relief as she saw the man far away, something happened.
The macabre music began once again this time the melody of Phantom Of The Opera.
Hikari started to cry but for some reason she started to sing.
**In sleep he sang to me,**
**In dreams he came.**
**That voice which calls to me,**
**And speaks my name**
**And do I dream again?**
**For now I find,**
**The Phantom of the Opera is here,**
**Inside my mind**
Soon she heard a voice she never wanted to hear Lucifer' voice
**Sing once again with me,**
**Our strange duet.**
**My power over you,**
**Grows stronger yet.**
**And though you turn from me,**
**T****o glance behind.**
**The Phantom of the Opera is there,**
**Inside your mind.**
Hikari looked around but couldn't see him
**Those who have seen your face,**
**Draw back in fear.**
**I am the mask you wear.**
**It's me they hear.**
Hikari's voice and Lucifer's voice became one as the song kept playing.
**my (your) spirit and my (your) voice,**
**In one combined.**
**The Phantom of the Opera is here (there)**
**Inside my (your) mind**
Hikari rowed and rowed in fear, she'd rather face Drake than spend another second in the terror house. _I want to wake up, I want to wake up!_
The music got louder and louder and she began getting more and more scared. Then, she stopped rowing.
From the edges of the river, where there was floor to stand, many men in black robes and half-faced masks appeared and began laughing evilly. Hikari quickly sat down and buried her face in her hands, still hearing the music and the laugher.
She'd rather die now than keep suffering.
Then, the water and boat started to shake violently, and Hikari's eyes widened. As he heard the music and saw the _**Phantom of the Opera**_ everywhere, the back of some creature appeared beneath the water.
A beast.
Hikari sat down and saw how that huge creature moved towards her. Hikari panicked and the music got loader and loader. The girl wanted to die in the spot. Finally the beast emerged from under the water.
The creature looked like a weasel, with the kanji of hate on its chest. Hikari screamed in fear as the Phantom of the Opera laughed at her fate. The creature opened its mouth wide and prepared to swallow Hikari.
Then, everything turned black.
(End Dream)
As time went by the Nightmares kept getting worse and worse, Lucifer started to recruit new Members of his group the first was Nayzormon, former lackey to Gozermon, and Tayuya the former deceased Sound Ninja. Lucifer continued to Haunt Hikari.
Dream
Hikari looked blindly at the tall man holding her hand. He had a long, black cape, with bits and pieces shredded on the end. He had red piercing eyes she could tell was the immense emotion emitting from them. He also had black hair that she never paid attention to. But what struck out in her mind of him most of all was his pale, white mask. It always intrigued her, but she always ignored it.
The mask covered almost all of his face, from his forehead down to his nose. Below his nose was visible skin, and a mouth that she could see, as he spoke to her. The half of his face that was visible looked like that of any other man. From what she could see, he looked completely normal, only with the white mask covering the top half of his face.
He kept a firm but gentle grip on her frail hand as he swiftly walked her through a series of winding pathways and passages.
Hikari breathed heavily in the dank air. He was beginning to walk faster tugging her gently along with him, down and down and further still.
"How far do these things go?" Hikari wondered, looking about herself uneasily.
She then suddenly lost all strain of thought as she saw the Phantom look into her eyes. She felt her brain suddenly go blank as she let him lead her further and further into the darkness, a light still in his other hand to lead them.
_In sleep he sang to me
In dreams he came_
Her voice was unusually deep, not normal sounding for a usual soprano. She stared in wonder as her darker side of her voice flowed from her mouth.
_That voice which calls to me
And speaks my name_
She suddenly changed her mood, seeming to slip ever so slightly back to the reality that she now stood in.
_And do I dream again
For now I find
The phantom of the opera is there
Inside my mind_
She stopped singing, and suddenly felt an energy source leave her momentarily. She felt droopy and did not want to move, for fear of tiring herself more. She then heard the ghostly voice sing out to her, just as her energy had failed her. As he sung, she began to move again, continuing to walk with him.
**Sing once again with me
Our strange duet
My power over you**
He paused and spun around, seeing the girl looking all about her. He gently stroked her neck, slowly moving her chin to turn and face him. She obeyed easily, and he smiled.
**Grows stronger yet**
The girl suddenly widened her eyes in realization of her immediate submission and jolted her head and eyes downward, to make sure he did not think he had complete control over her. Although she obviously had no say in that.
**And though you turn from me
To glance behind**
He made a sort of a frown that indicated temporary defeat, but it wouldn't last long. He led her further.
**The phantom of the opera is there**
He said this loudly and almost superiorly, as if to teach her to mind him. He brought her up to walk at the same pace as him, so that they were walking side-by-side. He then brought his left hand to the side of her cheek near her ear, so that his arm was almost around her shoulders. He moved his hand over her temple and through her hair, causing her to roll her eyes involuntarily. She moved her head backwards towards his touch, exposing her neck. He then gently let her go, releasing her hair and smiling down at his prey before him.
**Inside your mind**
He led her slowly to a large clearing with a more pond-like appearance. A small boat waited for her, as usual. There was no other way to cross the water, so he had made the boat for her. How he made it, she never knew, she was too entranced by his touch.
He placed her in, took a giant oar, and began to row the little boat toward another dark tunnel. She was sitting towards the front of the boat, with him standing directly behind her, rowing. She felt cold shivers run up and down her spine as they passed through, yet another dark path of brick and stone. She looked over her shoulder cautiously to look at the man, to see him facing a different direction. He looked so much calmer when he wasn't looking at her.
She took advantage of his looking the other way as a use of examining his profile. By what she could tell, he seemed awfully young, looking no older than his early twenties. There was an eerie sense about him that terrified her, but not a bone in her body refused to trust him.
_Those who have seen your face
Draw back in fear_
In hearing her voice the Phantom turned his head back towards her turned one. He said nothing for the moment, but let a mischievous smile tug at his lips.
_I am the mask you wear_
He finally spoke, his voice having a touch of arrogance.
**It's me they hear**
Hikari turned back around to her normal position, facing forward as she had earlier. And at every note that escaped her lips, he would be in perfect unison.
_Your spirit and my voice in one combined_
**My spirit and your voice in one combined**
**_The phantom of the opera is there_**
She then turned again and cocked her head confusedly. Her confused brain was trying to comprehend how he could sing the exact notes as she could without her consent. She ignored it, and turned back around.
"_Inside my mind." _
"_**Inside your mind."**_
Hikari shifted her eyes nervously across the hallow walls. She could vividly remember her frightened friends tell tales of horror of this man. She remembered their worried reminders of what she knew was true. If she listened close, she could still hear their confused cries of anguish.
_He's there,
The phantom of the opera
Beware,
The phantom of the opera_
She snapped back to reality when she heard the ghostly figure sing again.
**In all your fantasy
You always knew**
He put one of his hands on her shoulder, causing her to move her head to look at his hand.
"_**That man and mystery,"**_
She turned her head upwards to look into his darkly shadowed face.
"_Were both in you."_
She saw something move across the walls and jerked her head in that direction, loosing her eye contact with him. She shivered again, drawing her arms closer to her chest.
"_And in this labyrinth,"_
"_**And in this labyrinth,"**_
"_Where night is blind,"_
" _**Where night is blind,"**_
"_The Phantom of the Opera is here,"_
"_**The Phantom of the Opera is there,"**_
"_Inside my mind." _
"_**Inside your mind."**_
They went down further, further, and further still, and Hikari began to feel slightly light-headed. She clutched her head in one of her hands, trying not to pass out.
"_**Sing, my Angel of Music,"**_
Her drooping eyes soon flickered wide, unblinking. She lost all sense of wooziness and focused her face straight ahead of her. Hikari suddenly dropped her hand from her forehead and loosened her tightened shoulders. She barely moved.
_He's there
The phantom of the opera_
She felt his cold hand on her shoulder as she began to sing loudly and strangely, as if under his influence. Her high voice echoed malevolently off the long and endless walls of stone. The longer she sang, the more ghostly her own voice began to become. And every note she sang, she went higher. Some would say the highness she was reaching wasn't healthy for a singer of her age. She could now no longer sense what was going on, but only felt a cold hand stroking her neck.
"_**Sing for me…"**_
She continued her outlandish song, as she neared yet another clearing. There were candles scattered aimlessly as the only source of light, a stolen organ in the middle of it all. She wondered where he had found it, but never really thought of it before. The place had long curtains, sheets of mattresses, and cloth strewn about. It was his sanctuary, his home, his lair. He had fashioned it to his will, setting cushions and stolen dressers where he wished.
"_**Sing, my Angel of Music…"**_
She neared the landing as he kept his hand on her neck, reaching her throat. She only sang louder. He tightened his grip on her neck as his own eyes began to roll as her voice became smoother and viciously beautiful.
"_**Sing for ME!"**_
He impulsively clutched her neck harder than he should have, causing her final note to sound almost unnatural. She yelled at the top of her voice, almost like a scream, partly from his influence and partially from the pain. He released her throat and stepped out of the boat, onto the landing. She gasped and grabbed her neck at his release. She took big gusts of breath to breathe at a normal pace. After a surge of shivers, she raised her confused blue eyes to the man. She looked straight into the masked face of her teacher, as he held out his hand to her, to help her out of the boat. She reluctantly reached out her shaking hand, and he took it.
"_**I have brought you**_
_**To the seat of sweet music's throne."**_
He lead her hand up to the landing, and looked around, seeking her approval of what she saw.
"_**To this kingdom where all must pay homage to music,**_
_**Music."**_
He dropped her hand without realization, and as he walked around, passing candle after candle, he looked back at her obliviously beautiful face.
"_**You have come here,**_
_**For one purpose and one alone."**_
He walked back over to her, took both her hands into his, and gazed into her eyes, which now looked close to lifeless. She did not have the logical part in her mind to tell her to look away.
"_**Since the moment I first heard you sing,**_
_**I have needed you with me to serve me,**_
_**To sing,**_
_**For my music,"**_
He breathed a deep breath, and never left his eyes from hers.
"_**My music…"**_
He suddenly felt the impulse to look somewhere else. An awkward feeling of embarrassment swept him. He soon overcame it, and forced himself not to look at her body. He finally looked back at her face, changing his mood. He walked on into the candlelit place of wonder, and she followed him, every step tracing his own.
**Night time, Sharpens, Heightens each sensation,
Darkness, wakes and stirs imagination,**
She stopped following him, breathing heavily.
**Silently the senses, abandon their defenses,
Helpless to resist, the notes I write,
For I compose the music of the night**
He closed his eyes for a short second, then fully realizing that she was no longer walking behind him. He turned around, and began to approach her, the longing in his eyes becoming almost too much for Hikari to stand.
In a split second the man had let down his guard of controlling the girl, his own desires clouding his brain from focusing on much else.
In this moment, her brain partly became aware of where she was, and why she was there. Her eyes enlarged and she began to back away slowly, realizing all too much at one time.
The Phantom stopped in his tracks as he saw her reaction. He evened his eyes to an almost blank expression and continued to progress towards the girl. She continued to step back, but at a much slower pace. Her pace soon came to a stop as her worried eyes involuntarily made contact with his. The minute she met his gaze she was almost rendered senseless, her open eyes the only sign showing she wasn't unconscious.
His eyes held a sort of victory in them as a small triumphant smile spread across his face. He walked up to her, but this time, she didn't resist.
**Slowly, Gentley, Night unferrs it's splender,**
He was very near her now, and gently reached his hands around the sides of her arms, drawing her closer to his body.
**Grasp it, Sense it, Tremulous and tender,**
Although she was succumbed in his trance, she still impulsively turned her head towards the opening of the clearing where they had entered. Her eyelids sagged at the sight of the exit, almost in a longing for it now.
The Phantom did not like this at all; any persuasion to promote her leaving was a bad one. He made a slight frown, and gently put his hand to the side of her face looking onward. He brought the hand towards him, moving her cheek back in his direction, causing their eyes to link once more.
**Hearing is believing,
Music is deceiving,**
Hikari tried to look away from him again, partially for her safety, but found that, no matter how hard she tried, she could not tear her eyes from his face. He sounded so…peaceful, and…entrancing. She listened on in wonder.
**Hard as lightening, soft, as candle light,
Dare you trust the music of the night**
He gracefully spun her around, so that her back was against his stomach. He held her by the arms as she fluttered her eyes closed. But a few moments later her eyes opened, still dreary. In response to this he took his hand up to her face and gently stroked her eyelids downward, causing them to stay closed.
**Close your eyes,
For your eyes will only tell the truth,
And the truth isn't what you want to see**
The ghostly man then wrapped his arms around her and clutched her body to his softly, still with his stomach to her back.
**In the dark it is easy to pretend,
But the truth is what it ought to be**
Having her held to him, he sunk her to the floor slowly, remaining in the position which they stood. He now sat on the ground with her, his arms still enveloped around her. He began to whisper into her ear, seductively taunting her in her state of control.
**Softly, Deftly,
Music shall caress you,**
The specter proceeded to stroke her arms up and down, her having no more will power to stop him.
**Hear it, feel it,
Secretly posess you**
He brought both hands to her head, swaying it back and forth, his fingers sinking into her vibrantly silver hair. Her eyes remained closed, and she didn't even try to open them again.
**Open up your mind,
Let your fantacies unwind,
In this darkness which you know you can not fight,**
He brought her head backwards, near his, and whispered into her left ear.
**The darkness of the music of the night**
He then suddenly released her head from his grasp, sending her eyes flying open. He put one arm around her right shoulder, crossing his own arm across her neck.
**Close your eyes start a journey through a strange new world,
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before,**
He moved his arm from her neck to rest around her arms again. The ghost then sunk her lower, so that the top of her head lay right beneath his chin he clutched her tighter, almost seemingly in the form of a hug-like motion.
**Close your eyes and let music set you free,**
He smoothly moved her from where she sat, and cradled her in his arms. She seemed so frail in that moment; so pure and innocent. Her big icy blue eyes looked up at him, the windows of her soul revealing sadness, an attribute he had not noticed before. He looked down at her lovingly in his arms.
**Only then can you belong to me**
Just as she was about to close her eyes again, he swooped her upward, making her head fall back as he swept her up. He put her into the position they were before, only she was closer to his side this time.
**Floating, falling, sweet intoxication,**
His lustful eyes wandered up and down her body. He snaked his arm around her thin waist, and caressed her thigh. He swept his hand up and down her torso, each touch threatening to block out her consciousness completely.
**Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation,
Let the dream begin,
Let your darker side give in,
To the power of the music that I write,**
He cradled her into his arms again, but this time kept one arm holding her up over the floor. He stared longingly into her eyes, hoping she would respond.
**The power of the music of the night**
As he kept his arm wrapped around her back, he did not falter his gaze into her eyes. As he kept her immovable he slowly brought her body backwards, nearing the floor. He inched his mouth closer and closer to hers, praying she wouldn't move. Just as their lips were about to meet, her eyes rolled back and her head fell backwards, falling with the quickness of a second, only centimeters from hitting the cold ground.
He picked her up bridal style, her consciousness long gone. Realizing that he had put too much submission into her mind while controlling her, the intense pressure of it had knocked her out. He cursed his horrible timing, but compensated for his bad luck with the chance of getting to put to sleep the woman of his desire.
He sighed at her limp figure in his arms. He gently carried her over to a large cushioned swan bed that he had stolen just for her. He placed her in gingerly, stroking her cheek one last time before leaving her to sleep in peace.
**You alone can make my song take flight,
Help me make the music of the night**
"Don't think I don't know Reyelle about your digimon boyfriend your going to be mine one way or another" the man said
Hikari tried to open her eyes but the phantom moved in and kissed her on the lips.
Dream Ends.
Hikari for some reason wouldn't tell her problem to the Author Fighters for awhile, but Fate decided to change that.
It started when Hikari met my Good Friend Andy the Darkrai Pokemorph, when the two became friends they shoke hands, Andy by accident entered Hikari's nightmare and saw her secret.
Nightmare
Andy was now a spirit looking around a dark place
"Where am I?" Andy thought.
Andy looked around till he saw Hikari only she looked a little afriad.
"Hello is anyone there?" She asked.
"Have to be in one of Hikari's nightmares" Andy thought
Hikari looked around nerevously.
"Alone again Hikari" a voice said
Andy and Hikari looked to see Lucifer. Andy felt chilled to the bone.
"This guy's aura its cold I want to move but my bodys frozen" he thought
Hikari was backing away from Lucifer but he telaported right beheind her.
"Now why try to run Hikari" Lucifer said holding her in his arms as Hikari struggled to get lose.
Luceifer moves to her ear and whispers seductively to her.
"Just relax, it'll be over soon just let yourself go, flow into the darkness"
To Andy's surprise Hikari was obeying as Lucifer turned her around and started into her glazed eyes.
Lucifer caressed her face and said "Your name really dosen't suit you I wonder what secerets you hide"
Lucifer then pulled her into a deep kiss Andy looked a little disgusted.
"Reyelle its perfect" Lucifer said
"When ever you toss and turn in your sleep I'll be there till then Reyelle" Lucifer said
End of Nightmare.
After the new friends departed Andy told me about Hikari's nightmare's, and I decided to help out.
(Nightmare)
We find Hikari once again, alone in the Darkness of her Dream,
"Not again," She said still scared,
"Still alone I see Reyelle," Lucifer said, just as he was about to approached Her, he suddenly couldn't move,
"What!?" Lucifer yelled,
"Huh?" Hikari said, suddenly a Blinding Light appeared Infront of her, and to both of her and Lucifer surprise a Figure Appeared, it looked Like A Deoxys except it had Silver Armour, and Hovering around it was the Energy from the Life Aura's,
"How dare you Meddle in affair's that don't matter to you!" Lucifer said still Frozen, But the Figure just gave Lucifer a Hard Glare,
"When you harm a Friend, it does matter to me!" The figure said,
"Ross?" Hikari asked, The Deoxys just gave her a Thumb's up, before Facing Lucifer,
"Now I'll give you Five Second's to leave or I'll force you out," I yelled, Showing My Massive Chaos Energy to prove I wasn't bluffing,
"I am not going anywhere!" Lucifer said, causing Me to sigh,
"Why do bad guys alway want to do it the hard way," I said, suddenly an Orb of Energy appeared on my Right Hand,
"Take this, Psycho Boost!" I yelled, launching the Psycho Boost, It hit Lucifer dead on Ejecting him from Hikari's Dream.
(Back in Lucifer's Base)
The Force of Being Ejected caused Lucifer to fly back causing him, to Hit the Wall Behind him, it caused Tayuya, Nayzormon and Ozzy to enter the Throne Room,
"Are you alright Master," Nayzorman asked,
"Yes I'm fine but it would seem we have an Obstacle," Lucifer said,
(Back Inside Hikari's Dream)
The Aura's stopped glowing and I transformed back to normal,
"Ross what are you doing here?" Hikari asked,
"Andy told me about your nightmare's, so we decided to help you thanks to the Life Aura's," I said with a smile,
"Thank you Ross," She said,
"Well I gotta go, but please don't leave this to yourself you should tell everyone else, well see ya!" I said with a smile before I vanished from her Dream.
(End Dream)
Shortly After I helped Hikari she somehow shared a Dream With Darkmagicianmon.
(Dream)
While in his subconscious he dreams that he is in darkness he begins walking around wondering where he is.
"Where am I?" D.M asked himself.
"Sempai" a voice said but all so familiar to D.M
D.M turned to see Hikari a smile on her face that could show everyone that hope was never to far.
"Hime do you know where we are?" D.M asked.
"No I don't" Hikari said
Soon the darkness changed into a mansion a mansion all too familiar to Hikari.
"Sempai!" she cried, almost sounding like a plea for help.
He notice the tinge of helplessness in her voice, for he threw her into his arms.
"Hikari what's wrong?"
He released her and grabbed her hand, both of them quickly moving away, but D.M leading her.
"Hikari come with me…"
"No," she said pitifully, in a cry of anguish, "no, it is not safe…we have to go to the roof…"
He nodded his head quickly, as Hikari darted her eye in a different direction. She had seen another shadow shoot across the wall nearest to her. She shivered and hurried off with D.M, heading for the roof.
Hikari took a giant gasp of breath. Real fear and adrenaline-stricken panic flickered in her illumined blue eyes. She ran stair after stair, D.M's comforting hand held firm in hers. She was now the one leading him, and she went faster and faster up the winding and twisting paths and steps.
They were about half-way to the roof, swishing from hallway to hallway, and for Hikari, life seemed to have almost stopped. Each frightful step she ran she seemed to be going slower and slower. Each passing door became further and further away, with each glance she shot. And each path ahead stretched like an optical illusion before her eyes. She quickened her pace.
D.M noticed her change in behavior. He was becoming out of breath, and the girl he loved so much for who led him, only went faster. He pondered to himself at how she could have so much energy, and he began to heave with exhaust. He tugged on her hand, almost making her stop in her quick-moving tracks.
She turned her tranced head to meet his flushed face, but continued to move on slowly. She kept shooting her head back at him at intervals as she heard him speak.
"_Why have you brought me here?"_
She looked away, and quickened again, not looking back at him. She then said to him in a fearful and trancelike voice.
"_Don't take me back there!"_
He stopped her, almost trying to tug her back the other way.
"_We must return!"_
She pulled harder on his hand, and led him to the direction of her original destination. She stared him in the eye as she went on.
"_He'd kill you!"_
D.M didn't listen to this, and tried to console her.
"_Be still now…"_
But she continued, as if he hadn't said a word, her voice beginning to quiver and crack.
"_His eyes will find me there!"_
Again, he did not understand what she meant by this, but still tried to calm her down.
"_Hikari, don't say that…"_
Hikari's feet began to move quicker, each movement made with a swift swish of her dress that echoed her nervous soul.
"_Those eyes that burn!"_
D.M was becoming more nervous now, still not comprehending her words, but becoming more concerned with each.
"_Don't even think it…"_
It was again her turn to ignore, and she kept her eyes, head and mind focused on the path ahead of her, not removing her gaze or transfixing her plan of escape.
"_If he has to kill a thousand men…"_
D.M grabbed her hand tighter.
"_Forget this waking nightmare…"_
She let go of his hand and spun around in the movement of lightning, and D.M saw what the girl looked like when in the absence of hope and pure helplessness which was not like her at all. She approached him as in a movement of shock and almost anger, at his response of that none of it was real. Her pleading eyes glazed over as they poured into his, with a nervous and stressed tear forcing itself from her eye.
"_A Phantom of the Opera will kill…"_
She was beginning to scare D.M now, and he clutched her shoulders and swung her towards him with gentleness but with swift speed, as if to get her to finally understand_ his _meaning. He moved himself in front of her, so that he was blocking her path, and could not pass. He looked her in the eye and said, also fearful,
"_The Phantom is a fable!
Believe me!"_
But she kept on keeping on, with her shakiness reaching a boiling point. Her tone got louder, and D.M knew the true extent of her outward flung emotions.
"…_and kill again!"_
He stared on, both not moving an inch. D.M's voice got slower and deeper at his final attempt to change her mind.
"_There is no Phantom of the Opera…"_
She, in turn, swung out of his hold with her acquired grace and spun around his shoulder, in attempt to pursue her original direction. She swerved from his side and walked ahead, this time in too much of a stress to take back his hand. She continued to speak, but now seemingly to herself.
"_My God, who is this man…"_
He looked on after her, and he hesitated a moment, watching her in awe. He stood for a split second of confusion before quickly trying to catch up with her. He wondered silently and then said, to himself,
"_My God who is this man…"_
He tried to keep up at her pace, but she was too fast. She would not falter a single movement unless distracted, which she definitely was not. He was beginning to lose breath again when he heard her horrified voice lull on.
"…_who hunts to kill?"_
D.M's eyes widened in false understanding, although he was unsure of the reason. He moved closer to her, he becoming one with her frustration and anxiety.
"…_this mask of death?"_
In a quick moment he shuddered at the thought that it might be real; that she could be acting like this for a reason. Her voice of shifting terror rung out once again, filling his ears with pity for the loving girl.
"_I can't escape from him…"_
He did not want to think of the possibility of her words being truth, but all the same pondered what she said. If it was true, if and only if, he was struck stupefied at her awful predicament. If it was true, which, of course, it was not to D.M, he was truly afraid for what lay in front of Hikari when she crossed this thing's path in the wrong way.
"_Who is this voice you hear…"_
She ignored again, her stutters now up to a pleading cry.
"…_Now_ _I never will!"_
Another tear of frustration and loss of hope escaped her. D.M still moved behind the soprano with as much speed as he could muster, as well as not succeeding to run her down. Her words were certainly starting to scare him. An expression of sheer concern spread out upon his pale features.
"…_with every breath?"_
With a conquered step that relieved him, D.M was finally able to walk at the same pace as Hikari. She looked at him, and they both began to talk at once.
"_And in this labyrinth,
Where night is blind,
The Phantom of the Opera is here…"_
Hikari stopped short and stood still, her unmoving eyes as lifeless as stone.
"…_inside my mind."_
D.M did not notice, and kept moving, still concerned with her, pondering how any of this could possibly be real.
"…_inside your mind."_
He then noticed with a jump that she was not at his side. He turned at saw her, unmoving, planted at her spot. He walked the short couple of feet towards her and put his reassuring hands on her shoulders, again in vain trying to calm her troubled mind.
"_There is no Phantom of the Opera…"_
She stirred silently, and moved her eyes of ice to focus onto his caring ones. Her look of oblivion disappeared within the quickness of a split second, and in its place, an expression of seriousness and ice.
"_Sempai, I've been there,
To a world of unending night…
To a world where the daylight dissolves
Into darkness…
Darkness…_
Her voice got deep and low, as if the very words spurting from her tongue were of pure evil, and of one that should never be discussed by the race of humankind. Her eyes went dark, and D.M panicked at what she might say next. She stared blankly into space at her last words spoken, and stood there, motionless.
As swiftly as she had fallen into her trance, she fell out. The blackness in her eye vanished, as if into thin air, and was replaced once again with fear and fret. She locked gazes with him once again, seeking a final understanding from her lover, her face now spread upon the hopelessness of recent minutes, alive again in her worry.
"_Sempai, I've seen him,"_
Her voice now broke out into a slow sob, with cold, slow tears seeping from her eyes. Her cry got louder, with each emphasis of sadness reeking itself on her words.
"_Can I ever forget that sight?
Can I ever escape from that face?
So twisted, deformed,
It was hardly a face,
In that darkness…
Darkness…"_
Her face drooped, as if in despair, and her head fell slightly, looking sadly at the floor. She then changed her mood, and raised her head up, not looking him in the eye. She raised her eyes, and moved from his arms, whirling from him again, walking forward. Her changed mood had affected her tone as well, as D.M had noticed. It became lighter, but more ecstatic. She seemed to have lost all thought of space and time, for she saw nothing else.
She walked slowly towards her now unblocked direction. She opened the door to the roof, and tiptoed silently outward.
"…_But a voice filled my spirit
With a strange, sweet sound…
In the night
There is music in my mind…
Cause through music
My soul begins to soar!
And I heard
As I'd never heard before…"_
D.M walked up from behind her and touched her arms gently, softly grasping them in his final attempt of soothing. He brought his head closer to her ear and whispered softly, so to calm her down,
"_What you heard
Was a dream,
And nothing more…"_
She turned to face him, unphased by his caring words. She fearfully looked into his eyes, her lip quivering, and D.M knew she was on the borderline of tears. But her last words cut into him like a sharp dagger of realization, as she did not falter to stare him down.
"_Yet in those eyes
All the hatred of the worlds…
Those bleeding eyes
That both threaten and adore…"_
D.M didn't move. Her cries of helplessness terrified him, that she thought all of this in so much detail. What if it was true? No, no, it could not possibly work in D.M's mind. It definitely was not true, but he could not figure out for the life of him how she could be frightened by the level of magnitude that she was now.
"Hime-chan please tell me what's wrong" D.M asked softly as he pulled Hikari into his arms.
Hikari looked at D.M her eyes with tears as she remembered what Ross had told her last time in her dream.
'_don't leave this to yourself you should tell everyone else'_
"Ok Sempai-kun but I also need to tell everyone else as well" Hikari said
D.M still saw tears in his lover's eyes and wipe them away.
"Tears don't suit you" He said as the two kissed.
(End Dream)
Shortly After that Hikari asked for a meeting where she revealed Lucifer's identity to the Author Fighters.
Now things are going to get worse for everyone, but that's all part of the Job of an Author fighter.
25. Extra: Origin of the Life Aura's
The Space Warriors
Extra Chapter.
The Origin of the Life Aura's.
A Great and powerful cheering could be heard around the battlefield, as the defeat of King Rasets the Darkside King, had just happened he was no more, as everyone began cheering or Roaring in Dialga's and Palkia's case, it seemed a time to celebreate.
But one Being wasn't.
In another dimension we see a strange creature walking across a path, this creature looked like a white stag, with a very long and strange looking Antler, and it seemed to have Green Orb's hanging on it, this is Arceus the Original One, or the Alpha Pokemon. It had witnessed the events that Rasets has caused which is why it sent Dialga and Palkia to assist the Balance's, it could not leave it's own dimension, and it saw how powerful the Former King of Darkside's was, after his death, Arceus made sure that Giratina and Darkrai kept a hawk eye watch on Rasets Spirit.
"It would seem that peace has come to the Galaxy, or at least no major threats," Arceus said as it approached what looked like a giant White Stone suddenly it started to shine, causing Arceus to see a strange vision, it start's with a Darkside with Fire for Hair fighting against a wide variety of beings (1), The next shows, what look's like a Strange Monster fighting against the same group which included, numerous Digimon. (2) Next another being appeared, this figure was also a Darkside but he had silver hair, and had an even more intimidating Aura, leading a huge army, against a rag tag group of Fighter's, (3) suddenly Arceus saw these two Darkside's facing each other, while floating above them to his shock was Rasets.
"It's can't be," Arceus whispered as he quickly scanned the timeline to find out whem these event's happened and saw they where in the very far future,
"This is bad, if a successor to Rasets power arises, the Universe could be doomed, I have to call the Legend's!" Arceus said before suddenly The Orb's on it's Antler started glowing, sending out wave's, suddenly many portals appeared, and numerous Pokemon Appeared, the First Two where Dialga and Palkia, then behind them appeared, The Pokemon of Spirit Mespirit, the Pokemon of Knowledge Uxie, and the Pokemon of Willpower Azelf, next where the Pokemon, of Earth, Water and Sky, Groudon, Kyorge and Rayquaza, then approaching where, Heatran, Regigiga's, Ho oh, Lugia, Mew, Celebi, Jirachi and the Three Regi's, dogs (Raikou, Entei and Suicune) and Bird's, (Moltres, Articuno and Zapdos)
After all Legendary Pokemon where together, Arceus decided to begin the meeting,
"Now you are all probably wondering why I called all of you here?" Arceus said, everyone nodded but Mespirit noticed some absent's,
"But where are, Cressilia, Giratina and Darkrai?" Mespirit asked,
"Giratina and Darkrai are guarding the spirit of the now deceased King of Darkside's Rasets," Arceus said causing all the legendary pokemon to cringe at the name,
"I have asked Cressilia to pick up some items of mine before she arrive's" Arceus said suddenly another portal opened and out of it appeared another pokemon, Cressilia the Moon Pokemon,
"Sorry I'm late Arceus I have brought you the items you requested," Cressilia said showing Seven Black Orb's, Arceus nodded at her and she floated over to sit next to Lugia,
"What are these's?" Ho oh asked.
"These are a safety feature I made incase someone like Rasets appeared unfortunately He came to quickly for me to use them," Arceus, as the orbs on his antler started glowing sending energy into the Orb's causing them to change into different colour's, Red, Yellow, Blue, Cyan, Green, Purple and Silver,
"These are the Life Aura's, these Gem's are as you saw have my power's sealed in them, only myself or someone The Aura's deemed worthy to be their Guardian can use the power," Arceus said, confusing the Pokemon,
"But why did you reveal them now, since Rasets is gone," Uxie asked,
"Unfortunately I saw a vision of what looked like Two Darkside's each of them have the potential to wield, the power's of Rasets the King of Darkside's," Arceus said surprisingly all the Pokemon, "From what I could tell this is in the far future, so for now, we don't have to worry so much, all we can hope is that the Heroes of that time can fight them, of course with the Guardian of the Aura's helping them they have a good chance,"
"So what do we do now?" Mew asked,
"For now just go through your lives as normal," Arceus said, "I will go into Hibernation along with the Aura's, until those Two successor's, are born, then I will awaken and use the Aura's to find a Guardian then he will use them to help defeat them." Arceus said, with that everyone nodded and left through the portal's, when they where all gone, Arceus turned around but stopped suddenly,
"You can come out know Missingo," Arceus said as another Being appeared he looked like, a Huge Stream of Digital Data, except for a Mouth that was grinning in a maniacal way.
"Still sharp as ever eh, Arceus," Missingo said, before simply charging at Arceus or more exactly the Life Aura's, but Arceus only sighed,
"Never learn your lesson Missingo, Judgement!" Arceus yelled launching his signature attack which simply Tore through Missingo easily, when the attack finished their was nothing left,
"I should have known he would find out, but if he finds out chance's are other beings will, I have to hide these," Arceus said looking at the Aura's, he quickly turned around and created, another portal,
"Until those Darkside's are born, I will cast the Aura's into this Dimension where no one knows of their power, when those Darkside's are born, I will bring the Aura's back and maybe the Guardian if the Aura's pick one," Arceus said, with that He flung the Aura's into the portal.
(That is the Origin's of the Life Aura's as you saw, the Aura's where sent to my dimension where they would stay until Drake was created, during that time, the Aura's chose me as their Guardian, so Arceus brought both the Aura's and Me back to this dimension where I joined the Author Fighter's)
26. Extra: Christmas Fun
Christmas Fun.
Healing.
We find ourselves in LA where the FAF HQ was Located, it was still very heavy snow. What most people would notice is the Huge Battleship Hovering next to the Author Fighter HQ. This is of course the Halberd. Inside I was being being treated by Marissa for some wounds I have, After Me, X Prodigy and Nukids Annual Free For All Brawl.
"Geez what did you three do to each other." Marissa said using her Water Powers to slowly heal a burn on My back. Causing Me to cringe a little.
"Careful." I hissed. But Marissa kept going healing the wounds.
"Well from what I can guess after a couple hours of rest you'll back to your usual Kickass self." Marissa said with a playful smirk.
"Great cause at New Years, I have another fight to get ready for." I said, but Marissa just sighed.
"Can't you think about anything else except fighting." Marissa asked. I put my shirt back on and smiled softly. Before I turned around and gave Marissa a kiss on the cheek.
"Of course I do." I said before walking away. While Marissa blushed.
(Meanwhile back in the Author Fighters HQ)
The Author Fighters where busy simply chatting enjoying themselves and other things. The Space Warrior's had been invited to join them for the next couple of days and accepted.
"So uh, where is Ross?" D.M asked.
"Oh Marissa is helping him heal the wounds he got from Nukid and X." Kirby said. As they noticed Me and Marissa coming back from the halberd. With Me looking a bit better. I sat down on the couch next to X Prodigy who was also still a little sore from the fight.
"Haha! Man I have never had a better fight than ever. Even that fight against Oushu." I said with a smirk, as I knocked fists with X.
"Yeah your right. If we keep these annual fights up we might become the Best Author Fighter's," X said. As we both noticed the still snoozing Nukid.
"Well I think we deserve some sleep." I said, getting up, But not before I handed X a small Bag.
"What's this?" X asked.
"It's just a christmas present. But just remember when it's New Years I want it back for our next fight." I said with a smirk before I walked away. X confused opened the bag to find the Glowing Green Life Aura.
"Thanks Ross." He said. As He noticed Me chatting with Marissa.
"I wonder what 2009 is going to be for us?" Darkmagicianmon asked as he sat down beside X Prodigy.
"No clue man. We just better hope for the best." X said.
"Your right. I't great Hikari made it back for Christmas," D.M said.
"Hey she would never miss christmas with You." X said before walking away.
Meanwhile back on the Halberd. The Space Warrior's where getting ready to sleep. The only ones still up was Me and Marissa we were both on the deck. Just sitting their thinking.
"You have to admit it has been a great year." Marissa said with a smile as she Hugged My Arm.
"Yeah I can't wait for 2009!" I said with a smile.
"So where do the Space Warrior's go from here," Marissa asked.
"As we always do, kick evil Ass, wherever it shows up." I said with a smile. While Marissa smiled.
"Hey guys come on! It's Late!!" Alistair shouted.
"Alright we're coming!!" I yelled back. As we stood up and headed inside.
"Well merry Christmas Ross!" Marissa said before giving Me a kiss on the cheek and headed inside.
"And A happy new year," I whispered before heading inside as well.
27. Extra: Hurtful Reunion Trailer
Space Warrior's
Hurtful Reunion Trailer
**Their are thing's that you can never forget**
I was sitting on the Roof of the Author Fighters HQ a frown on my face, as I brought a Locket to my face, in it was a picture of a friend.
"Alyssa, I'm sorry," I said, As I clutched it tightly. (This is the one from my Dimension)
**When on a trip home he find's a way to see her again**
I was infront of a Memorial Stone back in my dimension. On it says 'In memory of those who died on Space Colony Ark' As I looked through the names I saw the last one.
'Alyssa Kyle Jones'
"So this is where you went," A soft voice is heard as I turned around to see a man. He was wearing, A white shirt, Green Gloves, Black Trainers and Blue Jean's, He also had White hair, and Emerald Green Eyes.
"Who are you?" I asked. Suddenly a blinding light shined, As I uncovered my eyes I found myself, In what looked like a marble temple.
"Welcome My Guardian of the Life Aura's," A voice is heard, As I turned around I gasped at who was infront of me. It was the Original One Arceus.
"A-a-a-rceus!" I whispered. Causing Arceus to smile.
"I see you have become very strong, I would say your ready to learn the final technique of the Life Aura's," Arceus said,
"Normally I would take your offer, But not now, I only have limited time in my home, so please may I leave?" I said sadly. As I turned around.
"Would you like to see her again?" Arceus asked. That stopped me.
"What?" I whispered. As I faced the Legendary Pokemon. Who was smiling.
"What I mean is that the Life Aura's can grant the user one Wish, that can grant anything, even bringing back a lost loved one." Arceus said. As I looked down at the Locket still in my hands.
"Alyssa," I sadly said. Before I faced Arceus with a Serious Look on my face. "Ok I'm in!!" With that Arceus smiled again.
**With a Chance to see her again, this Pokemorph will do anything to do that, even taking on the Most Powerful of beings.**
Ross was meditating in the Temple, watching him concentrate was Arceus.
'Excellent, he is progressing perfectly, One more Day of this, and he will be ready,' Arceus thought, As I continued to Meditate.
(Meanwhile)
In a Dark Dimension, we could see the spirit of King Rasets, simply observing the work of his two possible succussor's Drake and Shade. When he suddenly felt a huge power surge.
"Hmmm, I wonder who this being is," Rasets said to himself, as one of the screens showed Me still meditating with the Seven Life Aura's hovering around me.
"So that Author Fighter is the cause of that power surge, this is bad, if he gets any stronger then Drake and Shade could be in major trouble. Rivear!!" Rasets yelled as a Shadowed figure appeared behind him except for the three Glowing Eyes.
"Find him and Destroy him!" Rasets ordered. The Figure growled before vanishing.
**Get Ready for the True Strength of the Pokemorph!**
We see Ross facing the Same Monster from Before with the Seven Life Aura's hovering around him.
"Let's Do this!!" I yelled as the Seven Aura's where absorbed into my Body and a huge flash of Light illuminated the whole Area.
**This is: Space Warrior's: Hurtful Reunion.**
We Finally see Ross facing another figure this one was about his height and was female.
"Hello my friend. I never thought we would see each other again?" She said.
28. Extra: Team Ryche Trailer
Team Ryche Trailer.
**Tonight it begins…**
A group of nine stand before a huge complex in the pouring rain, darkest
night is upon them, they wear black cloaks imprinted with a bloody crimson
seal that send shivers through fear itself. The three at the front look
towards it, inside they could practically hear the sniggers of their enemy,
and he had bred thousands against them and their cause.
**Tonight it shall bleed…**
Inside in what appears to look like a nightclub interior, a relaxation
quarter for the sinful to relax after washing their hands of the blood they
had spilt, below several of the villains were happy drinking, torturing,
fighting or dancing like maniacs. While atop the drunken chaos was a man with
spiked blonde hair, blood in his eyes and murder in his hands, he was Oldkid
and was enjoying the relaxing night, knowing that soon doomsday was at hand.
Next to him was a very sexy looking woman in a purple leotard with a cat-like
mask, her suit exposing much of her skin above her chest, he purred next to
Oldkid, looking at the very diamonds she had been paid with.
"Why so solemn? I thought tonight was about us having fun" she smirked,
empathizing the word 'fun' as much as possible. Oldkid grinned before
finishing his drunk and throwing the glass over to the many dead souls he had
killed tonight, his art was his passion.
"Oh I can guarantee, tonight will be fun…more so than you can
imagine…"
**Tonight it shall end…
**
The explosion was one nuclear proportions, many of the villains below being
mowed down by the roar of the flames, Oldkid stood up, taking a mild interest
at the attack that blown the front entrance clean open, at least ten storeys
of it.
As the flames continued to ignite, nine shadows darted through it with ease
before setting foot inside the hellish base, nearly ever villain took out
their weapons and aimed at them, there was no telling how many of them there
were amongst the flames and searing metal.
"Hmph, I didn't think you lot would make it time, but I guess its better
late than never; welcome of the Society of Shadows! I can safely say that this
place shall be your graves" Oldkid grinned, looking at the group below.
The first three figures lowered their hoods, revealing the darkened faces of
Nukid, Roscoso and X Prodigy. Each set their sights on the enemies below,
knowing they were in for one hell of a night.
"Team Ryche…send them to hell" Ross spat as the group darted forward
into the practical underworld.
**They were set to destroy one of the greatest evils…**
Various criminals and villains lay bleeding at their feet as the group of
nine step through the Shadow Society Headquarters, it was a fortress and as
complex as anything, it was a miniature continent, and somewhere within it was
their target.
"We exactly twelve hours before Oldkid makes good on his threat to destroy
half the world" Nukid growled, taking off his cloak and flexing his muscles.
"We've never been up against this many enemies before, its unlikely
we'll get out of here in one piece" Agent Washington growled as he loaded
his gun.
"The more there are, the more carcasses Oldkid is going to have to clean up
after I get through with them" Bass snorted loading up his digital weapons.
"We all know our objectives" Ross nodded, making sure that he had a
strong connection to the life-auras.
"Eliminate all targets" Deathstroke smiled as he loaded his gun and
sharpened his sword.
"Find and disarm the war-machine" Lavi nodded, whirling his hammer
around, knowing he was going to have to use his newly acquired power.
"Rescue the Pokemorph Ozzy, and all of the Red Team; Sarge, Simmons, Grif,
Donut, Blue Team members Tucker and Caboose and the Freelancer Tex" Kazuma
nodded, very eager to start the fight.
"And take out Oldkid, dead or alive, and make sure…none of you die, we
promised we would make it out of this hellhole by sunrise, so lets go!" X
Prodigy readied all of his Devil Arms.
"Lock and load!" Church yelled as he cocked his sniper rifle as they
charge towards the entrance to the main complex of the HQ, through the mouth
of the beast.
**They were sent into Hell…
**
"Guys! Watch out!" Kazuma called out.
All of Team Ryche leapt back, the damp and dark open path suddenly gave birth
to rising walls coated in Darkside energy, blocking off all members from one
another, and leading them into separate directions across the entire
headquarters.
"Not good…" all said in unison.
**And now must fight to save the planet…
**
"I must say that myself and the rest of me are very eager to watch you die,
Mr Lavi, if Mr Anderson couldn't kill us, then what hope to you have?" the
suited agent grinned as Lavi was surrounded in the dark arena.
Lavi stared up at the impossible odds, and held out his hammer, which started
to glow and rapidly change its shape into a far more powerful tool of
destruction.
"I've got this…BANKAI!!!"
**And save their comrades…
**
Church back-flipped away from the incoming attacks of Kakuzu and Hidan,
wielding what appeared to be a sword wrapped in bandages, concealing the
spiked skin beneath.
"A heathen solider like you doesn't stand a chance!" Hidan roared as he
swung his scythe, only to be blocked by the Blue Squad Captain and received a
deep cut on his shoulder.
"The odds are against t you, pity, you could have been quite a bounty!"
Kakuzu grinned as he sent his tentacles, but surprisingly was blocked by a
wall of water that had appeared out of nowhere.
"Hate to disappoint you, but I spent 3 years in Blood Gulch living with
freaks that would make you go Catholic! And for kidnapping my annoying as hell
girl, I'm going to be your personal executioner!" Church roared as he
charged forward, a tsunami of water following him.
**Before Armageddon comes early…
**
Ross and Ozzy clashed in midair, even with the power of the Life Auras, Ross
had to admit he was struggling at Ozzy's new and mysterious power.
"Snap out of it Ozzy! You don't belong with sympathy like Oldkid! You
belong with us, on the side of justice, the side you chose when you helped
save the Pokemorph Sanctuary!" Ross growled, avoiding the incoming attacks.
"You haven't seen what I've seen! His power is too raw and untameable!
And by serving, I'm protecting all I care about, to protect my
sanctuary…you must die!!"
**And they succumb to the numbness of the shadows…
**
X Prodigy and Nukid barely managed to avoid the constant barrage of attacks
send by the two towering titans, one was as huge as the base itself, all
muscles and scales and sent fear coursing through them, while the other was a
sadistic maniac with a smiling scar, who was glowing with his new power.
"This world deserves a new class of criminal, and with this new power,
I'm going to make the killing joke global!" he yelled shooting away at
Nukid who desperately tried to fight back.
"RAGGAHHAH!!" the crocodile beast had no way speaking, only lashing out
and killing at the Hollow Devil, who felt the fear of death grip him for the
first time.
"Now! Let's put a smile on that face!" the nightmare clown laughed
hysterically.
X and Nukid looked at each other, knowing what needed to be done to survive
and win he day. X felt the dark energies pf the devil encircle him while Nukid
keeled over as the Devil Fruit made itself known.
"The only way to defeat your fear…" Nukid growled.
"Is to become it!" X roared as he transformed into his new and far more
vicious form.
**Coming Soon…
**
Deathstroke and Washington gulped as they faced a dead-end and the incoming
sentinels were a plenty, and were hungry for death, deletion was their only
thought.
"I guess this where we make our last stand…" Washington stared into
oblivion as he gathered the spiralling chakra into his palm.
"Then we give them hell first!" Deathstroke yelled, clashing out his
sword and breathing out fire at the Sentinels.
**The New Team is coming.**
We not see all Nine Member's facing Oldkid who was grinning like a madman. Behind the team was Ozzy, Catwoman, Tex and the Red's and Blue's.
"Impressive, but I'm afraid you must die!" Oldkid roared as suddenly a huge machine appeared.
"Well that sucks," Kazuma said he got into a stance.
"Come on we can take him!" Church said as he reloaded his sniper rifle while Washington gathered wind again in his hand.
"Time for your deletion!" Bass said as he prepared his weapons.
"Time to collect my pay," Deathstroke said with a smirk as he prepared a Hand Sign for a Jutsu.
"Time to bust some heads!" Lavi said as he spun his hammer.
"Time to finish a bet!" X, Nukid and Ross yelled. As All of Team Ryche charged at Oldkid.
**TEAM RYCHE!!!**
29. Extra: Sacred Guard Trailer
Space Warrior's
Sacred Guard Trailer.
**When a Vengeful Balance finds a hidden and ancient force.**
We find Lucifer the Balance of Hatred, Nayzormon, Tayuya and Lilith infront of some kind of ruins. The scene then changes to Tayuya wiping off some dust to a strange cloaked Statue. With three others behind it also cloaked.
"Here lies the Remains of the ancient Sacred Guard, the Pokemorph Sealers," Tayuya read.
"Excellent!" Lucifer said as he went through handsigns.
**The threat to the Team are their own kind.**
We find Justin facing off with an Unknown Orange cloaked figure. He was glowing with a stranger rainbow colour.
"Time for your kind to fade away! Pokemorph!" The Figure said before charging at Justin while summouning a strange fire.
**When one of them is taken, they must fight.**
We find Two other Cloaked figures looking at the unconsious figure of Marissa, one Yellow Cloaked, the other A Light Blue. The Yellow Cloaked figure is about to strike Marissa with his sword. When the Same Orange Cloaked figure from before stopped him.
"Wait she could be useful, to us" He said as they noticed, Me, Justin, Andy, Micheal and Alistair running towards them.
"LEAVE MARISSA ALONE!!" I yelled.
"Hmm too late," The Orange figure yelled before tossing a card at Ross's feet, as the Light Blue Cloaked Figure summonded powerful winds to create a sandstorm. By the time it died down, All of them where gone...with Marissa.
**Get ready for a clash of Monstrous Proportions.**
We find Micheal facing off with the Blue Cloaked figure, He summonded a wave of fire to battle her barrage of Wind and Water attacks. While Alistair fought with the Yellow figure firing of Lighting and Energy blasts trying to destroy each other. Meanwhile Andy was staring down another figure this one was Red Cloaked as he summoned a Blade of Fire, While Andy started to get surrounded by shadows.
Meanwhile I was staring down the Orange Cloaked figure while Justin was checking Marissa keeping himself inbetween the figure and Marissa. While Me and the figure where covered in our aura's his Rainbow while mine Blood Red.
**The Space Warriors vs The Sacred Guard.**
30. Extra: When Hinaten met the FAF
(You could say this is an extra Chapter for Darkmagicianmon's Soldiers of Justice Story)
Adventure's of the Space Warrior's
When Hinaten met the Author Fighters.
As the Halberd landed next to the Author Fighters HQ. I jumped off, with Hinaten on my back we where followed my Marissa and Katie.
"I can guess why Marissa is coming but why are you coming Katie?" I asked. Katie blushed a little before smiling.
"I just wanted to see X-kun," She said, causing Me and chuckle.
'Oh this is going to be fun,' I thought. As we entered the HQ, to see the Author Fighters and the Spirit Warrior's all of them either watching TV or having something to eat.
"Hey guys," I said as everyone quickly said a quick hi, although Hikari came over as I put Hinaten down. While Katie noticing X Prodigy quickly dashed off.
"Kari-nee!" Hinaten cheered as she gave her sister like friend a hug.
"Hello Hina-nee, how are thing been?" Hikari asked with a smile.
"It's been great you should have seen Ross-otou-san in action!" Hinaten said causing all the male members of the room to stop and face Me causing me to sweatdrop.
'Oh no,' I thought.
"You didn't tell us you where a dad!?" All the males yelled.
"Guys! Hold on! She's adopted!" I yelled. As all the female members decided to talk with Marissa.
"So how good of a father is he?" Erin asked.
"He very good, I didn't expect him to be this caring," Marissa said with a smile.
"So where are Warlord-Xana and Iron Mantis?" I asked.
"I don't know they are probably fighting over something stupid," X Prodigy said trying to pry Katie off of his left arm.
BOOM!!
Suddenly everyone jumped up when they heard that explosion.
"I think we may have some trouble," Nukid said.
"Alright, Ross, X, Hikari, Alyssa, Erin and Tobifan, come on let's check it out." Darkmagicianmon said as everyone filed out of the room, but not before I turned around picked up Hinaten and handed her to Dimension-Dude.
"Keep an eye on her for me?" I said before catching up with the others.
"Wait! Oh great...uh hi," D-Dude said as Hinaten stared at him, before pulling his tail.
"OW!" D-Dude said. As he noticed the dreaded Puppy dog eyes.
'Oh no,' D-dude whispered as Hinaten pulled on his tail again.
(That's it this extra chapter is when everyone else met Hinaten and when we went to find the Justice Soldiers fighting with Iron Mantis and Warlord-Xana)
31. Extra: Jack of Blades Trailer
Author Fighter's: Jack of Blades
**Trailer**
**A New Darkside has appeared on the scene.**
We see a strange figure he was wearing a long black cloak, and always keeps his hood up. Has a black shirt, trousers, gloves and boots with hellish incantations sticthed on which are cloured scarlet red, his boots have skull buckles on has a mask similar to X Prodigy's, except of a Darkside fashion and not a Hollow, but do share similar yellow eyes, and has a decoration of a creepy jagged smile outlined in blood. This is Jack of Blades as he brought out one of his own Devil Arms, Nelo Angelo.
"Time for Sparda's true son to rule!" He said as he raised Nelo Angelo.
**When he takes what belongs to his other half.**
We find Jack of Blades standing infront of X Prodigy who was very badly wounded and bleeding, clutched in Jack's hands are Nelo and Sparda. As Roscoso ran towards them with Katie, Omega, Marissa and Andy running towards them with Darkmagicianmon, the fictor brothers and Nukid right behind them.
"I was right you are not worthy of a weapon like this!" Jack said as he raised Sparda before facing the others.
"With the power of Sparda I will soon become the king of all Demons, but..." Jack said before grinning at Katie who took a step back.
"What's a king without a queen," Jack said. Before with very fast speed charged at Katie.
"Gravity Control!" She yelled using her Spacial Power's to send him crashing to the ground.
"You will find I am not easily given," Katie said as she transformed into Mystic Palkia.
"Fine, I enjoy a little suffering first," Jack said preparing both swords. While Katie spun her new staff.
**Even other Darkside's will bare this one's path.**
We find Jack with an unconsious Katie slung across one of his shoulders.
"Heheh, once I awaken the Legendary Omega Triggers, I will have everything I want, my rule of all demons and seeing X Prodigy scream in Pain!!!" Jack said. As he suddenly entered some kind of Cathedral. When he entered he quickly placed Katie on one of the tables before revealing some kind of wound.
"But he is a worthy oppenent for now, but soon he will be nothing but an annoyance," Jack said when suddenly he sensed another Presense before blocking a beam of purple swirling energy with Sparda.
"Not bad, you managed to sneak this close." Jack said before he noticed the figure was Ozzy, glowing a purple and black colour.
"Don't mind me, just here to collect some Devil Arms and one Palkia Pokemorph," Ozzy said before he gathered energy into his hands.
"So you think you can match my power!" Jack yelled before lunging at Ozzy with Sparda when Ozzy blocked it with a Viral Claw.
**A new Power Source will awaken.**
As Jack began pouring his demonic energy into himself, He and Ozzy had fought hard and both where both bloodied and bruised. When suddenly a rumbling was heard.
"What the?" Ozzy said before noticing the blood spilled was starting to glow black in colour. To both of their shock the Blood seemed to merge in seven different locations. when the glowing subsided ot Ozzy's shock appearing was seven carbon copies of the Life Aura's except they where more paler and Black in colour.
"Hmm, well you have been a worthy opponent but I have other things to handle, Jack said before creating a huge flash of energy. When the Flash ended, Jack, Katie and the Seven Jewels where gone.
"Grr! Don't worry Jack I won't stop here," Ozzy said before teleporting away.
**A Battle of the Demons is about to begin.**
We find Jack of Blades facing, Roscoso and X Prodigy, surrounding Jack was the Darker Life Aura's while the Seven Life Aura's surrounded Ross and X Prodigy.
"Super Pokemorph form!!" Ross yelled.
"Omega Devil Trigger!!" Both X and Jack Yelled. As three huge flashes of energy appeared. When the glowing subsided, Ross had become his Super Pokemorph Form while X Prodigy and Jack of Blades had become the two Legendary Devil Triggers.
**Roscoso and X Prodigy.**
As Ross and X Prodigy glared at Jack of Blades.
"Ready to do this?" Ross said with a grin on his face.
"Nothing will make me happier, than seeing him DIE!!" X yelled before the two of them charged at Jack.
**Vs. Jack of Blades.**
"Soon, this world will change FOREVER!!" Jack yelled before charging at the bane of his existense.
**Author Fighter's: Jack of Blades. Coming soon to a Fanfiction near you.**
32. Extra: Soul Exchange
Adventures of the Space Warriors.
Soul Exchange.
We find ourselves in a field where standing their was, Myself along with Fuijin who was watching me along with Marissa and Hinaten.
"What is otou-san doing?" Hinaten asked.
"He is trying his own version of the Fusion Attack," Fuijin answered, as I started to glow a purple colour.
'Focus, focus, channel my power through the soul bonds of my friends.' I thought. As both Hinaten and Fuijin saw Marissa glowing a light blue colour.
"Kaa-san?" Hinaten asked.
(Meanwhile in Marissa's mindscape)
'Ross-kun?' Marissa thought, as appearing inside her mindscape was Myself, covered in a purple Aura.
'It seem's it worked I think, I managed to connect with your soul,' I said.
'How did you get here?' Marissa asked.
'Thanks to Fuijin and Deoxys advise I realised with the Life Aura's I can connect with the souls of my closet friends and bond with them, causing Me to borrow their power's for a limited time.' I said. When suddenly appearing beside Me was Deoxys while Kyorge appeared next to Marissa.
'Kyorge,' Deoxys said.
'Deoxys,' Kyorge said both lowering their heads.
'Well I guess I can give you access Ross-kun after all I trust you,' Marissa said with a smile. As an orb of blue light appeared above her as a tiny part of it floated over to Me and entered my body.
(Back in the real world)
"Kaa-san! Are you alright?" Hinaten asked worried as Marissa woke up.
"Uh...I'm fine," Marissa said as I walked over and helped her up.
"Thanks for the help Marissa," I said.
"Huh?" She asked As I pointed to the field and to her shock the area was completly drenched in Water.
"How did...?" She asked as what happened in her mind came back to her.
"Yes, we bonded in soul so I can use your power's and vice versa," I said as I pointed at her hands which glowed purple for a second before disappearing. Leaving her normal hands.
"Wow," She whispered.
"This should help out much thanks to this power, we can use each other's power's unfortunatly the connection only last for a short time." I said with a smile. As Marissa just stared at the flooded field.
"Amazing Ross-kun," Marissa said.
"Thaks. Now unfortunaely we can't fuse souls all over the place, in order for this to work the two Pokemorph's must have a close bond, like Parents or Lover's," I said as Marissa blushed. As Hinaten suddenly started jumping all over the place in excitement.
"Does that mean I can do that with you Otou-san," Hinate asked. With a big smile.
"Yeah, I guess, but for now let's head home bonding with Marissa drained my Psychic Energies." I said as we headed back to the halberd.
(Just so everyone knows this is just how I learnt the new power of mine.)
33. Extra: Pokemorph Alone Part One
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Pokemorph Alone. Part One.
We find ourselves in Cappy Town of Dreamland. Where we see Myself along with Marissa and Kirby, along with Kirby's adopted Brother and Sister Tiff and Tuff. Metaknight was busy with his two friends Blade and Sword. While Micheal and Alistair where busy exploring the sites.
"So I have to ask Ross, where are the other team member's?" Tiff asked. As the five friends where walking along Cappy Town.
"Well Andy had some things to handle with the Black Arms. Katie is back at the Author Fighters HQ trying to get X to go on a date, Justin and Fuijin are trying to find the Resshin guy ad I have no clue where Alyssa is right now, I heard she was also heading to the Author Fighters." I said as Kirby and Tuff where busy running all over. Despite the lesson Me and Metaknight gave him Kirby was still a child at heart...Speaking of that.
"I thought you had another member?" Tiff asked.
"Oh Hinaten got a bad case of Airship Lag. So she is sleeping on the ship." I said as we continued walking.
(Meanwhile)
Over looking the Ocean was castle Dedede, home to the self-proclaimed ruler of Dreamland. King Dedede who was busy sitting on his throne bored outta his mind,
"(Yawns) Man I can't believe the day came when I missed having that overgrown bubblegum around." Dedede said when I had arrived and left Dreamland with Kirby and Metaknight, Dedede was ecstatic since Kirby was no longer around. But without the Chaos that Kirby brought, it started to get very boring, Dedede even stopped calling NME. Since there was no Kirby to fight. As Dedede simply sat in his throne waiting for some lunch when...
"Your Highness!!" A voice is heard as suddenly running into the throne room was literally a human sized Snail. This guy is Escargoon, King Dedede's you could say royal advisor and classic suck-up.
"What now Escargoon? I have lunch soon," Dedede said with a bored looked on his face.
"You don't understand...he's back!" Escargoon said,
"Who's back?" Dedede asked.
"KIRBY!!" Escargoon yelled causing Dedede to fall outta his throne room.
"WHAT!? But I thought that Ross dude was keeping him away!?" Dedede yelled nearly choking Escargoon.
"Well I saw the Halberd had returned and I even saw Kirby and Ross in Cappy Town," Escargoon managed to say. As Dedede dropped him.
"Escargoon warm up the car, we are going to the Halberd!" Dedede said as he picked up his hammer.
(Meanwhile in the Halberd)
We find the Mew Pokemorph Hinaten just waking up from her nap,
"Huh? Where is everyone? HELLO! Otou-san? Kaa-san? Anyone?" She called.
"I guess I must have slept in." Hinaten said before walking out to the deck of the Halberd.
"So this is Dreamland, very pretty," Hinaten said admiring the view. When she heard what sounded like a motor.
"Huh?" She said as she noticed a strange Car driving towards the ship in it was Escargoon and Dedede.
"Uh oh. Trouble," Hinaten said as appearing next to her was her Mewtwo half.
"Then let's give them some back." Mewtwo Hinaten said.
(OK this is part one. Part Two will be up sometime soon, just so everyone knows Hikari asked me to put this up, and I must say this was a great idea)
34. Extra: Pokemorph Alone Part Two
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Pokemorph Alone. Part Two.
As Hinaten headed back into the ship. Dedede and Escargoon had just gotten out of the car and where simply looking at the huge airship.
"Been a long time since we saw this monster." Escargoon said.
"Yeah now let's see how we get in here?" Dedede said as they stared at the ship.
Meanwhile back inside the ship Hinaten had just arrived at a room that was littered everywhere with old paint cans pipes and even bowling balls.
"Let the fun begin," She said as The two idiots outside where both trying to find a way in.
"Nothing no entrance's down here," Escargoon said as Dedede grabbed what looked like a metal ladder.
"Then we go up to the deck," Dedede said as the two of them climbed up the ladder. Meanwhile on the Deck, Hinaten walked over to where the top of the ladder was and left a puddle of Oil there before running inside.
"(Pants) Finally made it," Dedede said as he stepped right into the oil and slid backwards...over the edge.
"AAHHHH!" He yelled as he fell.
"OH NO!" Escargoon yelled as Dedede landed on him causing both to fall to the ground.
"Oww, get off me your highness!" Escargoon said as Dedede finally stood up.
"Man someone in there is messing with us!" Dedede said as both of them climbed back up the ladder. Not noticing Hinaten making a rolling pipe trap right behind the entrance. Before running off to plan more traps.
"Good so far, all we have to do now is keep them busy until Kaa-san and Otou-san get back." Mewtwo Hinaten said. As Hinaten quickly placed Buckets each containing a bowling ball on the top of each door.
Meanwhile back outside Dedede and Escargoon had made it onto the deck avoiding the oil.
"Ok now we just head inside," Dedede said as he was about to open the door he stopped before facing Escargoon.
"You go first," Dedede said as Escargoon opened the door...and nothing happened.
"Look's ok," He said as he walked inside suddenly a Giant Pipe came rolling along causing Escargoon to be sent back off the deck.
"Hey Escargoon you ok," Dedede asked.
"Uh..fine sir," Escargoon said.
"Ok I'll go on ahead!" Dedede said before walking through the door.
"Look's like snail boy got the trap." Dedede said when suddenly a glue bottle from above squirted on him followed by feathers.
"Gah! Hey!" Dedede yelled trying to get the feather's off.
"You ok sir," Escargoon said as he managed to get back up to the deck. When he bumped into Dedede causing them to be stuck by the arm's.
"Oh great," Dedede said as both of them tried to seperate. They finally did but Dedede's robe was ripped.
"Alright that does it!" Dedede yelled as he marched off. Grabbing Escargoon first.
A little later the two idiots wound up in a hallway lined three doors on each side.
"You check the left three, I'll check the right," Dedede said as They both opened the first two doors to have those Buckets with Bowling Balls to fall on their feet.
"AHHH!" They both yelled. After getting over the first hits they swung open the second two doors. Expecting another Bowling ball but nothing happened. As they walked into each room, A Bowling ball rolled over the top of the door landing on their heads.
"Twinkle little star," Escargoon said dumbly.
"How about we get some Ice Cream," Dedede said dumbly as they both opened the last two doors, and another two Bowling Balls landed on their other feet.
"AAAHHHH!!!" They both screamed.
"Hahahahahaha!!" Hinaten giggled at the damage.
"Wait do you hear something?" Dedede asked causing Hinaten to stop laughing.
"Yeah over there!" Escargoon yelled as the two quickly chased after Hinaten. Who teleported to the deck.
"Too slow," She said.
"Oh really?" Dedede asked as somehow both Escargoon and Dedede got onto the deck too.
"Uh oh, uh your not still mad are you?" Hinaten asked sweetly.
"You bet we are, let's see how you like getting those things fall on your head!!" Dedede yelled as they both walked forward when someone tapped his shoulder.
"OH WHAT NOW!!" Dedede yelled as both turned around to see Me, Marissa, Kirby and Metaknight. Also Marissa was in Aquos Kyorge form.
"WHAT ARE YOU TWO DOING TO OUR DAUGHTER!!" Marissa yelled. As Hinaten teleported over to us and hid behind me.
"Uh...well you see...it's all HIS fault! Blame Him!!" Escargoon yelled.
"Traitor," Dedede said as both started sweating as Marissa stepped forward. I quickly covered Hinaten's eyes.
"This won't be pretty." I said, As Marissa started pummeling both Dedede and Escargoon.
"I HATE BRATS!!" Dedede yelled as he got punted away by Marissa.
"Lowlife's," Marissa said as she transformed back to her human form.
"Thanks Kaa-san," Hinaten said as Marissa gave Hinaten a hug.
"It's alright, now what do you say we get some Ice Cream," Marissa said as the two Girl Pokemorph's walked off, While Me, Kirby and Metaknight where still frozen in fear of what Marissa did.
"Ross?" Metaknight asked.
"Yeah?" I asked.
"Remind me never to get in a relationship." Metaknight said.
"Right," I said as the camera turned it's view to Kirby making a close-up.
"Poyo?" Kirby said. As the screen faded to black.
(End)
35. Extra: The Pokemorph Trainer Part One
(This is another Request of Hikari's)
Adventure's of the Space Warrior's.
The Pokemorph, Pokemon Trainer. Part One.
We find ourselves on the Halberd. Where we see Hinaten the Mew Pokemorph just sitting peacefully. As I approached her. She turned around and smiled.
"Hello Otou-san," She said as she gave me a hug.
"Hey Hinaten, so what's on your mind this time?" I said with a smile.
"It's just I mean, we're Pokemorph's but I've have never seen an alive Pokemon, I have actually been thinking of being a trainer!" Hinaten said causing me to smile.
"Really? I might have an idea, come on let's go," I said as I picked up the Yellow Life Aura. As I place my hand On Hinaten's head.
"Where are we going?" Hinaten asked.
"We're going to the Sinnoh Region, Chaos Control!" I said as the two of us teleported away. Just as Marissa walked in.
"Ross-kun, Hinaten-chan, time for dinner! Huh?" Marissa called out as she noticed both of them where gone.
(Meanwhile in Sinnoh)
Me and Hinaten had just arrived in Sinnoh, nearby Pastoria by the looks of things,
"Wow so this is the world of Pokemon," Hinaten said as she saw a pair of Yanma fly overhead.
"Yeah, I figured maybe the Great Marsh might be a good place to catch your first Pokemon!" I said as I led her towards the city.
(Meanwhile in the city)
Outside the Pastoria Pokemon Center, we find non other than Ash Ketchum who along with his Pokemon, Pikachu, Turtwig, Chimchar, Buizel, Staravia and Gligar where busy preparing for the Gym Battle against Crasher Wake.
"Alright so is everybody ready to win this!" He cheered as all six of his pokemon all said Yeah in their own language. Except Buizel who simply smirked.
"Ash don't you think you might wanna cool down first before you overheat," A voice is heard as walking over was one of Ash's companions Dawn, a Pokemon Coordinator along with her First Pokemon Piplup.
"Come on, you know I get psyched up at my next gym win!" Ash said.
"Well you haven't won yet, so you might wanna save the celebrating till later Ash," Another voice is heard as Ash's other companion Brock the former gym leader of Pewter City walked over carrying his Happiny.
"I know Brock, but I can't wait to battle against Wake," Ash said. As that was happening Ross and Hinaten where walking towards the Pokemon Center.
"I thought the Great Marsh was this way?" I said sweatdropping at my bad direction. As Hinaten giggled.
"Come on Otou-san why don't we ask those people over there?" Hinaten asked pointing at Ash, Dawn and Brock.
"Well what do you know, it's Ash!" I said as we walked over.
"Hey Ash! Sorry to bother you guys, but could you maybe give us a hand?" I asked as the all three of them turned around.
"Hey, Ross! We haven't seen you Author Fighters since that incident with Drake." Ash said as he shoke hands.
"Yeah, big shame I wasn't their to help them back then," I said as I placed my hand on Hinaten's head.
"Oh yeah, I actually came down here because of Hinaten. You see she wanted to be a Pokemon Trainer." I said. Causing Ash to smile.
"That's great, I think that young kids wanting to be trainers, is exciting," Brock said as spoke up.
"So how are you going to get her a Pokemon?" Dawn asked.
"That's why we are here, the Great Marsh Safari, is opening today, so I thought maybe Hinaten might be able to catch a pokemon there," I said.
"Hey we have some time before my Gym Battle with Wake, so we'll help you out," Ash said.
"Thanks!" I said as Ash called his team back except of course Pikachu, and the now three Humans, three Pokemon and two Pokemorph's headed off.
(Meanwhile airspace above Pastoria City)
At first we all see nothing until something seemed to shimmer, showing that a giant ship was hovering above Pastoria. This Ship belongs to the Infamous Pokemon Hunter J. Right now she seemed to be having a Video Call with someone. As the camera turns to face the Video Phone it is shockingly Drake Darkstar.
"So you want me to capture this supposed Pokemorph?" J asked. As Drake grinned.
"Yes, I know you only hunt Pokemon, but I figured Pokemorphs where also part of that job description?" Drake asked.
"As long as you pay handsomely I will deliver." J said. Drake nodded before cutting the connection.
"So your my target?" J said as the camera shows a picture of Hinaten.
36. Extra: The Pokemorph Trainer Part Two
(This is another Request of Hikari's)
Adventure's of the Space Warrior's.
The Pokemorph, Pokemon Trainer. Part Two.
Meanwhile at the Great Marsh, Me, Hinaten and Ash and Co. Had just entered the safari zone. Hinaten was on my back so she didn't fall into some deep mud.
"I didn't know the Great Marsh had a Safari Zone?" Dawn said. As we kept trekking on.
"Yeah, this place is filled with rare Pokemon, luckily those guys at the reception gave us those Safari Balls so we can capture some pokemon," I said, when suddenly appearing was a Pokemon called Tangela,
"Hey a Tangela," Brock said as Dawn brought out her Pokedex.
"Tangela?" Dawn asked.
"Tangela: The Vine Pokemon. It is shrouded in Blue Vines, because of this no one has seen the face hidden in the vines," The Dex said. Hinaten quickly brought out a Safari Ball.
"Wait the Tangela in the Pokedex has Blue Vines? That has Green Vines!" Dawn said.
"Ok let me try this," Hinaten said when Brock stopped.
"Wait you have to battle it and weaken it first," Brock said. I nodded and that and brought out one of my Pokeballs.
"I'll battle it Hinaten you catch it," I said as I tossed the Pokeball out popped out an Eevee. The only change is that it had Silver Fur instead of the usually Brown fur.
"Whoa an Eevee," Dawn said as she brought out her Pokedex again.
"Eevee: The Evolution Pokemon, This Rare Pokemon can take multiple Evolution Forms to adapt to new enviroments." The Dex said.
"Cosmic use Quick Attack!" I ordered as Cosmic quickly dodged some Vine Attacks from Tangela before slamming hard with Quick Attack.
"Now Bite Attack!" I said as Cosmic bit down on some Vines before tossing Tangela away. But it quickly recovered and launched a bullet seed.
"Protect," I said as Cosmic created a shield blocking the Bullet Seed easily.
"Now Take Down!" I said as Cosmic slammed into Tangela with such force. Causing it to be out cold.
"Hinaten now!" I said.
"Right! Go Pokeball!" Hinaten yelled tossing the Safari Ball at Tangela capturing it. After a quick shake about. The Safari Ball went still finishing the Capture.
"Alright way to go Hinaten!" Dawn said.
"Yeah, I just caught a Tangela!" Hinaten said making the Peace Sign. As Ash suddenly walked up.
"Uh, Hinaten why don't I show you how to make the right victory stance?" Ash said. As that was going on Dawn was busy petting Cosmic.
"Ah, I didn't know Eevee have this kind of coat," Dawn said.
"That's because it's a shiny Pokemon, just like that Tangela." I said as I returned Cosmic into his Pokeball. While Hinaten thanked Ash for the tips.
"You know what from what the Author Fighters said about all of those friends, I think I am going to call Tangela, Robin," Hinaten said with a smile.
"Sure, now I think we better head outta here," I said with a smile, when suddenly a huge gust of wind suddenly blew in.
"What the?" Ash said. When suddenly everyone noticed a Salamance standing on it's back was.
"Pokemon Hunter J!" Ash yelled as J simply glared.
"Salamance Hyperbeam!" She ordered as Salamance Fired a Beam of Energy causing everyone to be seperated, Hinaten was sent to the ground simply winded from the shockwave. Before falling into unconsiousness.
"Now time to finish my mission," J said as Salamance flew down and picked up Hinaten before flying off. I quickly noticed and ran after them.
"Get back here!!" I yelled trying to launch a Hyperbeam but Salamance disappeared suddenly.
"HINATEN!!" I yelled.
(Meanwhile on J's ship)
Hinaten was put inside some kind of Cage that suddenly glowed a blue colour.
"Good with this cage her Psychic Powers are useless, contact Darkstar and tell him we have the target." J said. As They left the room.
(There thats part two, I know this was a two parter but I decided to make it a three parter)
37. Extra: The Pokemorph Trainer Part Three
(This is another Request of Hikari's)
Adventure's of the Space Warrior's.
The Pokemorph, Pokemon Trainer. Part Three.
As I stared at the sky, I quickly growled before punching tree.
"Grr! How did this happen?" I said.
"Hold on Ross, we will get her back!" Ash said.
"Pika!" Pikachu said, (Translation: Yeah!)
"Thanks, but I don't understand why J would kidnap Hinaten, I thought she only went after Pokemon," I said.
"Maybe someone paid her to capture her, since she hunts Pokemon, maybe Pokemorphs also acount to it," Brock said.
"But how do we find J, with that cloaked ship." Dawn said.
"If I'm lucky I might be able to use my psychic powers to link with Hinaten then I can teleport in. I actually have been trying but something is blocking me," I said.
"Just keep trying, I'll send Staravia out to look around maybe we'll get lucky." Ash said as he released Staravia,
"Let me help with that, Go Beldum!" I said as I brought out a Beldum.
"Beldum help Staravia search the sky from Pokemon Hunter J's ship." I said with a quick nod, Beldum followed Staravia.
(Meanwhile)
We find J just contacting Drake.
"That was fast," Drake complimented.
"I am an Expert Darkstar, now about my pay," J said.
"Don't worry Anti-Wormtail has transfered your pay into your account, all you need to do is bring the girl to the Location I am sending." Drake said just as a fax was sent to J's with some Coordinates on it.
"Very well Darkstar, meet you there," J said when suddenly she heard a crash. Causing Drake to groan.
"OH WHAT NOW!!" Drake said as we all see Johan with a Red Hand print on his face. As walking over to him was a pissed off Ino.
"I thought I told you! NO PERVERT REMARKS!" Ino yelled as she started to pummel Johan causing J to actually sweatdrop.
"Geez, well just come to the location I gave you, I'll send some of my lackeys to pick her up, now if you excuse me!" Drake said as he turned off the video, and stomped over to Johan, while Cracking his knuckles.
"MERCY!!" Johan cried.
(Meanwhile)
Hinaten was just waking up, when she noticed the cage she was in.
"Uh oh, ok let's try this," Hinaten said as her eyes glowed Blue as she tried to use Psychic. But the cage suddenly blocked the blue wave causing it to disapate.
"What!?" Hinaten said as suddenly a screen appeared with J on it.
"So our guest is awake, I wouldn't bother trying, that cage is Psychic Proof, inside and out, so no one Psychic can connect with you," J said with a smirk before turning the screen off. Hinaten then noticed nearby the cage was a strange Generator glowing Blue.
'Maybe if we take that out we may be able to get out,' Mewtwo Hinaten thought. Hinaten nodded before bringing out her new Pokeball.
"I got an Idea, Come on out Robin," She said as her new Tangela appeared.
"Tan?" Robin said, (Translation: What?)
"Hey, I need your help...what's that?" Hinaten said when she noticed a weird item on one of Robins Vines, it seemed to be a strange Medallion, it had a symbol halfed down the middle, one half had a sword with a purple background, the other half had a staff with a pink background. Hinaten took it off before pocketing it.
"Ok, I need you to use Vine Whip on that," Hinaten said pointing at the Generator.
"Tangela, tan!" Robin said. (Translation: Right away!)
As Robin sent some of it's vines towards the generator with great strenght crushed the Generator.
(Meanwhile in the control room)
Suddenly an alarm blared.
"Report!" J demanded.
"Ma'm, the Generator for the Psychic Cages has been destroyed!" One of her lackeys said.
"Send a squad there quick and stop the Pokemorph from leaving until I get there!" J said as she left the control room. As she brought out her Pokeball.
"Drapion!" She said bringing out the Giant Scorpion Pokemon.
"Find the Girl and bring her here!" J ordered, as Drapion walked off.
(Meanwhile)
Hinaten and Robin had just left the room and where heading down a Hallway, when three guards appeared.
"Your not going anywhere!" One of them said.
"Robin use Stun Spore!" Hinaten said as Robin sprayed them with Spores paralysing them. With them out, the Pokemorph and Pokemon quickly ran off.
"We have to find a way off this thing!" Hinaten said when suddenly they both heard stomping, as appearing was Drapion. Who snarled at Hinaten, while Robin stood infront of Hinaten in a defending stance.
"Robin use Power Whip!" Hinaten said, as Robin launched a Green Glowing Vine at Drapion, but it simply blocked the vine with it's claws before charging with an X-Scissors. Sent Robin crashing into a wall.
"Robin!" Hinaten yelled as she tried a Psychic at Drapion, but being Drapion is part Dark Type, made it immune to Psychic Attacks. As Drapion turned to Hinaten somehow, Robin got back up. Then started gathering energy. Which Hinaten quickly noticed.
"Robin! Ancient Power!" Hinaten called out as Robin launched the Orb of Energy slamming into Drapion pushing it back, but that was the last he had, as Robin fell onto the ground completly Drained.
"Robin return," Hinaten said bringing Robin back into the Pokeball. Just as a pair of Claws grabbed Hinaten and pinned her against the wall. As Pokemon Hunter J walked over.
"Not bad escape, but I have a deal to finish, Drapion let's go!" J said as Drapion kept Hinaten clutched in it's claws as he followed Pokemon Hunter J.
"Alright, disable the Cloaking we have to finish this," J said as the ship deactivated it's Cloaking.
(Meanwhile)
Staravia and Beldum where still searching the skys when they both notice the appearing ship. Beldum's eye quickly glowed Red, as it sent a Psychic Message to me.
"Alright we found them, Beldum and Staravia found them!" I said.
"We better hurry," Brock said.
"I'll get us there fast but it is going to feel a little weird," I said as we joined hands.
"Chaos Control!" I said. As all four of us disappeared.
(End of Part Three! Once again I thought wrong, I think only one more part left!)
38. Extra: The Pokemorph Trainer Part Four
(This is another Request of Hikari's)
Adventure's of the Space Warrior's.
The Pokemorph, Pokemon Trainer. Part Four.
As the Giant Airship landed, we find Johan and Omaddon, Johan was still wincing from the Hand Print Ino gave him.
"Man she really does have thorns." Johan said.
"Well let's just finish this," Omaddon said.
"Fine!" Johan said as the Airship opened the Cargo bay. Out walked Pokemon Hunter J, along with Drapion who still was holding Hinaten.
"So you two are Darkstar's lackeys?" J asked with a serious buisness like tone.
"Yes that's us," Johan said.
'Hey Omaddon what do you think of this women?' Johan whispered.
'"Eh, you can have her Johan, compare to DMG she bland" Omaddon whispered back.
"You do realize that theres no way of you two hooking up right?" Johan said
"STOP TRYING TO DISSUADE ME OF ME WANTING DMG!" Omaddon bellowed. Causing J to sweatdrop again.
"I don't have time for this," J said. Just as Drapion walked forward dropping Hinaten right in front of The Chaos Duo. As Johan finally saw the full size of the Scorpion Pokemon.
"Nevermind, We have enough problems from Scorpions," Johan whispered.
"Well with this done, I have other clients, Drapion Return," J said returning Drapion to it's Pokeball as she walked back to the ship.
"Well let's take her to Drake," Omaddon said pointing at Hinaten.
"HYPERBEAM!!" A voice yells as a beam of Energy hit the ground infront of the Chaos Duo as J's ship took off and cloaked.
"What the?" Johan said as he noticed Me, along with Ash, Dawn and Brock, Pikachu was already ready to fight.
"Chaos Control!" I yelled in a quick show of speed I picked Up Hinaten and brought her back over.
"Oh come on! Can't we do anything right on our own!" Johan said.
"Hinaten you alright," Dawn asked.
"Yeah I'm fine, but I don't know about Robin," Hinaten said right as Robin came out of the Pokeball. Still Bruised up.
"Robin what are you doing?" Hinaten said as Tangela started shining.
"I think it's using Synthesis!" Brock said as the shining ended. Robin was comepletely healed.
"Alright now let's show them how Pokemon fight!" Ash said.
"Piplup Bubblebeam!" Dawn said bringing out The Penguin Pokemon who launched a Barrage of Bubbles at Omaddon and Johan.
"Croakgunk poison sting!" Brock said bringing out the Toxic Frog Pokemon. Who launched a multiple of Poison Needles.
"Aura Shield!" Johan said bringing out his shield that Blocked the Bubblebeam and Poison Sting.
"Robin use Power Whip!" Hinaten said as Robin slammed Omaddon with the Power Whip actually staggering the Big Darkside.
"Cosmic Hidden Power!" I said bringing out Cosmic who fired multiple Orbs of Energy at Omaddon who once again was pushed back.
"Grr not bad for Pokemon!" Omaddon said as he tried to slammed his fists into the two Pokemon but Cosmic dodged it while Robin grabbed him with it's vine.
"Ancient Power!" Hinaten called out as Robin launched another Ancient Power this one sending Omaddon flying right into Johan.
"Get off me!" Johan yelled as suddenly Robin started to glow a bright white colour.
"What?" Hinaten said.
"Robin's evolving!" Brock said as Robin continued to grow in size, until it was taller than Hinaten and vine like arms appeared as well.
"Wow, Robin's now a Tangrowth!" Ash said as Dawn brought out her Pokedex.
"Tangrowth: The Vine Pokemon, and the Evolved Form of Tangela. It ensnares prey by extending arms made of vines. Losing these arms cause no toruble for this pokemon," The Pokedex said.
"Awesome! Alright Robin! Use Power Whip!" Hinaten said as Robin sent two Power Whips at Omaddon and Johan crashing them into a wall.
"Now everyone all together!" I yelled.
"Pikachu! Thunderbolt!" Ash said as Pikachu launched it's signature attack.
"Piplup Bubblebeam!" Dawn said as Piplup launched it's own signature move.
"Croagunk! Poison sting!" Brock said as Croagunk launched its Poison Sting attack.
"Cosmic use Hidden Power!" I said as Cosmic launched the Hidden Power.
"Robin use Ancient Power!" Hinaten said as Robin launched the Ancient Power. As all five attack sent flying to The Chaos Duo.
"I hate this part!" Johan said as the attacks hit them sent them flying.
"Great, this is Team Rockets thing!" Johan said.
"Oh well, let's try it!" Omaddon said.
"Look's like we're blasting off!" The Both yelled as they both where sent flying into a portal back to Omega Mountain.
(An Hour Later)
We find ourselves back at the Pokemon Center after a quick check up, with their pokemon, Me and Hinaten where getting ready to leave.
"Well thanks for the help," I said. As Dawn was talking Hinaten not that far away about contests.
"No Problem, that has given me Pikachu a good work out for the gym battle against Crasher Wake." Ash said with a smile,
"Well we have to head back now," I said as Dawn and Hinaten walked over to us.
"Thank you for the advice Dawn," Hinaten said with a smile.
"Time to go Hinaten," I said.
"Ok!" Hinaten called out as she ran over.
"Well good luck with your journey, Chaos Control!" I said as me and Hinaten teleported away.
(Back on the Halberd)
Marissa was tapping her foot waiting for Me and Hinaten when we returned in a flash of light.
"Where have you two been?" Marissa asked.
"Hinaten wanted to go to Sinnoh," I said with a smile.
"I even captured a Pokemon!" Hinaten said as she brought out Robin,
"A Shiny Tangrowth, nice work Hinaten, but it's time for some dinner, head inside while I talk with your Otou-san," Marissa said.
"Ok Kaa-san!" Hinaten said as she walked inside after returning Robin. When she left, Marissa walked over to me, wrapped her arms around my next and gave me a kiss.
"Nice to see you had some adventure over there right?" Marissa asked.
"Yeah, we ran into the Chaos Dupes, Don't know why they where there though," I said as we embraced again.
"Well let's go and get something to eat, before Kirby eats it all!" Marissa said as the two of us walked inside.
(End of Final Part of this short)
39. Extra: Pokemorph in the city Part One
(This is a Request of Iron Mantis)
Adventure's of the Space Warrior's.
Helping Friends.
We find ourselves in a city where we see Hinaten walking along a path with her was her Tangrowth Robin, with the Halberd landed nearby Hinaten decided to show Robin a human city,
"You have to admit this place are like the jungle or swamps you lived in. You can get lost without the right guidance," Hinaten said as Robin nodded. Suddenly they heard sounds like fighting.
"Huh?" Hinaten said as she and Robin saw in a alley way.
"Crokis?" Hinaten said as she saw the Demon being cornered by two others. They both look like crokis except one is red in color and has bull horns while the other one is taller in height and has a loose jaw.
"Crokis! Why do you kept helping these pathetic humans!" The red one yelled. As he tried to punch Crokis but the demon dodged it. As the other one tried to bite him with the big jaw.
"If you won't use your talents then I guess it's time for you to sleep with the fishes!" The Big jawed one said.
"(Sigs) Brutis, Jawser, I won't destroy humans got that you punks!" Crokis said as the two Demons growled. Meanwhile outside the alley.
"We have to help them," Mewtwo Hinaten told her other half.
"Didn't think you wanted to help anyone?" Hinaten said with a smile.
"Crokis saved your life and is the reason I awakened, I have a debt to repay him." Mewtwo Hinaten said as she began the transformation.
"Fine, Robin ready to fight?" Hinaten asked as the Transformation into Duo Mewtwo finished also the Duo Medallion glowed a purple colour as appearing in Hinaten's hands was a sword, it was purple with a Pink Blade. It also looked like a Katana.
"Let's do this!" Hinaten said as she used Psychic to send two trash cans crashing into Brutus and Jawser.
"What the? Hinaten, what a sight for sore eyes!" Crokis said. As the Brutis and Jawser got back up.
"Hey Brutus is my jaw on straight?" Jawser asked but got punched instead.
"Not now, we have someone interrupting our killing!" Brutus said as the two Demons faced off with Hinaten, Robin and Crokis.
"Let's finish this now! Robin Ancient Power!" Hinaten said as she used Psychic to throw more Trash cans at the Two Demons, as Robin hit them with some Ancient Powers.
"Uh oh!" They both said as both where sent crashing into a wall. Quickly Hinaten grabbed Robin and Crokis and Teleported away.
"Ow... man thank satan I have a hard head," Brutus said as he rubbed his head. While Jawser walked out much worse
"Lucky you," Jawser said sarcastically.
"We have to get them back!" Brutus said as the two Demons ran off.
(Meanwhile)
Hinaten, and Crokis where walking down a path. Hinaten had returned Robin to his Pokeball and had transformed back.
"Thanks for the assist Kid, I oh you big time, hey how about we get some food?" Crokis asked.
"Yeah I guess maybe you can tell me why you actually help humans?" Hinaten asked as the Pokemorph and Demon. Found one of Crokis's favorite restaurant and they both walked in not noticing Brutus and Jawser seeing them.
"Got them," Brutus said while smirking as they both snuck in after them.
(End of Part One. Just so everyone knows Crokis is like a Big Brother to Hinaten,)
40. Extra: Pokemorph in the city Part Two
(This is a Request of Iron Mantis)
Adventure's of the Space Warrior's.
Helping Friends. Part 2.
As Hinaten and Crokis sat down, they quickly ordered some food and began chatting not noticing Brutus and Jawser.
"So how do we do this?" Jawser asked. As Brutus noticed high above Hinaten and Crokis's table was a Chandelier.
"Alright, you untie that and it drops on them!" Brutus said as Jawser started untieing them, suddenly a waitior appeared at The table at Hinaten and Crokis.
"So sorry sir, but we have afew minor problems with the Chandelier please follow me to a safer table," He said as Hinaten and Crokis where led away right as the Chandelier fell on the Table.
"Damn it!" Brutus said. As Jawser appeared with a dumb smile.
"Did we get them?" Jawser asked dumby as Brutus simply uppercutted Jawser big mouth right upward.
A little later Hinaten and Crokis had made their choices and where waiting for their food. As Brutus and Jawser appeared Brutus was carrying a bamboo stick.
"Uh...what's with the stick?" Jawser asked. As Brutus showed him two Darts.
"So I can shoot these, poison darts at them, these babieshve enough toxins to drop Mamoswines!" Brutus said as he loaded both into the bamboo stick before preparing to fire.
"So Crokis I have to ask how did you meet Iron Mantis?" Hinaten asked.
"Well my big heart got in my way again, I was scrounging the beach for some pennies when I found the Idiot badly injured I helped him recover and then we sorta became friends, I helped him by being his eyes in the underworld of society. Since then we've been good friends!" Crokis said as Brutus shot both Darts right as a Metal Cart wheeled past somehow causing the Darts to rebound and hit Brutus right in both arms. As Brutus twitched his eyes.
"Hold on," Jawser said as he dragged Brutus out of the Restaurant.
"Thanks! AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!" Brutus yelled in pain. (I swear these two are Johan and Omaddon as Demons instead of Darksides)
(Back in the Restaurant)
Hinaten and Crokis who where just about to dig in heard the scream of pain.
"What was that?" Hinaten asked.
"Probably some Pervert caught in the act," Crokis said.
(Meanwhile at Omega Mountain)
Johan who seemed to be looking through a door crack suddenly sneeze rather violently.
'Uh oh,' Johan thought as suddenly coming out of the door was Ino carrying a giant Mace and a Chainsaw.
'Where'd she get the Chainsaw!?' Johan thought as he ran for his life.
"JOHAN!!! GET BACK HERE AND DIE!!!!" Ino screamed. as Onikagemon and Oldkid who saw the events happening.
"Ten Bucks says she rips his head off?" Oldkid said.
"Your on!" Onikagemon said.
(Now back to the story)
As Hinaten and Crokis exited the Restaurant. They suddenly noticed breathing rather raggedly was Brutus carrying a giant sword.
"You can't run from me, i was chosen to be the assistant of the chef of the spy demons!!" Brutus said.
"I thought it was cause no one like the job cause the chef spy demon was a total jerk and they pick your name by random." Jawser said as Brutus glared at him before punching him in the gut.
"Shut up Idiot we got people to kill!" Brutus yelled not noticing Hinaten transforming into Duo Mewtwo.
"Uh...Brutus?" Jawser said.
"WHAT NOW YOU IDIOT!??" Brutus yelled.
"Look behind you," Jawser said as Brutus did just that he saw Hinaten firing a Hyperbeam.
"You gotta be kiding me!?" Brutus yelled as the two of them where senting Blasting off...literary.
"Worthless trash!" Mewtwo Hinaten said before transforming back.
"Hinaten time to go!" A voice called out as Crokis and Hinaten saw Marissa waving.
"Ok Kaa-san! See you later Crokis! Bye!" Hinaten said as she ran off.
"Nice Kid, but that other side of her is _scary,"_ Crokis said as he walked off.
(Ok thats part Two. See you all another time)
41. Extra: Clash of Deitys Trailer
Space Warrior's.
Clash of Deitys.
Trailer.
**When a New Pokemorph becomes enraged!**
We find ourselves in some kind of weird and distorted world where we see sitting on a rock was a girl she looked about 20 years old, Black Hair with Red and Yellow Streaks. Yellow Slitted eyes, she also was wearing A Black Shirt. The two other noticable things are the pair of Black Bat like wings and her lower body looked like a snake's.
She was watching a strange portal that was showing Katie and Justin. Suddenly she noticed a Black Cloud suddenly appeared with a sigh she destroyed it with a simply swish of her hand. Before glaring at the portal.
"This is all your faults!" She said as her eyes glowed Blood Red. Before she noticed Justin walking to a Lake. She grinned.
"Time for some payback," She said as she flew off. Not noticing another figure suddenly appearing this one was non other than Kaito Ino.
"(Sighs) Looks like trouble is brewing." Kaito said as he flew off after the Girl.
**A battle of Deity Pokemorph's are about to clash.**
We find ourselves in the distorted world where The same girl from before seemed to be heading for an opening.
Meanwhile Justin was sitting next to a lake when suddenly a ripple appeared.
"What the?" Justin said as suddenly before he could react The Girl from Before jumped right out of the hole and Grabbed Justin.
"Time for you and Palkia to learn some manners!" She said as she began pulling Justin towards the Hole.
"Grr, Roar of Time!" Justin yelled blasting the Girl back into the Hole before teleporting away.
(Much Later)
We find Katie and X Prodigy seemingly on a date, Poor X had been tricked into this by Ross. In his head he was seeing himself beating Ross senseless.
"This is fun and you thought it would be bad," Katie said. Suddenly X sense someone approaching them...very fast.
"Look out!" X yelled as the two of them jumped away from a Blue Flame attack. When appearing was the Same Girl from before except her snake like bottom half now had six feet on them.
"Hahah! I found you Palkia!" She said as she gathered Dark Energy.
"Now, no need to be so uptight," X said as he drew Sparda while Katie transformed into Mystic Palkia.
"Ready to go, X-kun!" She said with a smirk.
"Do you have to ask?" X said as the two of them faced off with the Girl.
**Get Ready for a Clash of Titans!**
We see Justin and Katie facing the same girl.
"What do you say we fight in our true forms," She said as she began transforming into Her Pokemon Form...Giratina.
"Fine with us!" Justin said as He and Katie turned into Dialga and Palkia.
"RAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!" All three roared as the three Dragons of Space, Time and Dimensions clashed.
**This is Space Warrior's: Clash of Deitys.**
42. Extra: Contest Pokemorph Style Part 1
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Sisterly Rematch. Contest Style. Part One.
Enter the Sky Warrior.
We find ourselves in Cherrygrove City where we see Hinaten, Marissa and Myself walking along the city simply admiring the peace of the city when suddenly Hinaten noticed something on a wall.
"Hey look! A Pokemon Contest!" Hinaten said. As both me and Marissa noticed the Poster.
"So you thinking of entering?" Marissa asked. As suddenly Hinaten's new Chimchar named Luffy suddenly appeared on Hinaten's shoulder like Pikachu on Ash's Shoulder.
"Yeah, with Robin and Luffy helping, I know I can win this!" Hinaten said. Unknown to Her or Me and Marissa a new figure appeared. He has Green Hair done like Sonic. He also was wearing a Green Shirt with Sky Blue Streaks in it and White Shorts. He also looked only a year older than Hinaten.
"You'll do great Hinaten," I said with a smile. As the three of us headed off the boy who was hiding looked at the Poster.
"A contest huh? Sounds like fun!" He said as he dashed off.
(A little later)
Hinaten had just registered into the Contest with Robin in the Appeal Stage and Luffy in the Battle Rounds.
"Ok, I'm all set! Now I just have to wait for the contest to start." Hinaten said as Luffy seemed to be shadow boxing. Warming up.
"This is going to be great!" Hinaten said when Marissa and Me walked over.
"Don't you think you should wear something more elegant?" Marissa asked.
"Really?" Hinaten said.
"Hey I have an Idea!" I said. As I whispered it to Marissa and Hinaten causing both to smile.
"Brilliant!" They both said.
(Meanwhile)
The boy from Before had already registered for the contest when he saw someone walking through the front entrance. If anyone knew her it was Hikari Ino.
"Why are we here again?" Infinity asked.
"I thought we could have some fun before leaving with Hiei and Kurama," Hikari said as she approached the counter and registered her Pokemon for the Contest.
"Now let's get ready," Hikari said as she headed to the waiting room. As the Boy from Before went in as well.
(Meanwhile in a dressing room)
Hinaten was getting ready for the contest she was wearing Priestess Outfit, thanks to Me she used her Mew Pokemorph Limit which causes her to wear the Priestess outfit. However she was having some trouble.
"Oh, I just need one more thing to finish this," Hinaten said. As the boy from before walked along he noticed something a Strange Flower a Glacidia Flower.
"This should be useful," He said as he touched the Flower he suddely changed. He was wearing the Same clothes but his Hair had Sky Blue and White Streaks in it. Also his Eyes had turn Green in Colour also in his hair was a copy of the flower he was holding.
"Hmm, been a long time since I transformed." He said as he knocked on Hinaten's Dressing Room Door.
"Uh come in," Hinaten called out as he walked in.
"Can I help you?" Hinaten asked almost ready to summon her Duo Staff if needed.
"Sorry to bother you but I thought maybe this could help you," He said as he gave her the Glacidia flower.
"Wow, such a Beautiful Flower! Thank you uh?" Hinaten said but paused since she didn't know his name.
"Oh sorry, my name is Hareta! Please to meet you," Hareta said.
"Well my name is Hinaten, thank you for the flower." Hinaten said as Hareta walked out.
"Really nice of him," Hinaten said as she put the flower in her hair.
"So somebody has a crush," Someone said in a teasing tone as Hinaten turned around she saw Me and Marissa with smiles on our faces.
"Hi...Otou-san, Kaa-san," Hinaten said shyly.
"Heheh! Nice boy," Marissa said. Before walking away.
"Well good luck Hinaten, see you out there!" I said before following Marissa.
"Time for Hinaten to make her Debut!" Hinaten said with a smile.
(A little while later)
A full house was the best way to describe the arena not a single seat was left. Suddenly the spotlight shined on the Middle of the Arena where The M.C for this contest was standing.
"Hello everyone and welcome to the Cherrygrove Contest, my name is Lillian and I am your M.C for todays Contest!" Lillian said as the crowd cheered loudly.
"Whoa hear that ovation?" I asked Marissa who smiled.
"Yeah, wait until Hinaten makes her debut." Marissa said.
"Now allow me to Introduce our first Coordinator! Give it up for Hikari!" Lillian said as walking out dressed in a Beautiful Kimono was Hikari Ino.
"Hikari!?" Me, Marissa and Hinaten said in shock. As the Balance Queen Smiled At the crowd.
(And...Cliffhanger, next chapter will be the Appeal stage. Along with the Backstage moments.)
43. Extra: Contest Pokemorph Style Part 2
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Sisterly Rematch. Contest Style. Part Two.
Debuts Galore.
As Hikari smiled at the crowd she brought out a Pokeball with a Fire Seal.
"Kurama, appear!" Hikari said as se brought out her Ninetales.
"Ninetales!" The Fox Pokemon cried out.
"Use Will oh Wisp!" Hikari said as Kurama concentrated as Nine Blue Flames Appeared on Each of Kurama's tails.
"Now Confuse Ray!" Hikari said as Kurama sent a eerie Purple Glow as the Ghostly Energy along with the Blue Flames created a dazzling yet creepy feeling.
"Amazing, she's trained that Ninetales very well." Marissa said. But I had a worried look.
"I think Hinaten might be in trouble," I said.
"Now Heat Wave!" Hikari said as Kurama. Sent Wave after Wave of Red Hot Flames, which showed off Kurama's power.
"Great Idea, she used the Will oh Wisp and Confuse Ray to show Ninetales unique tails and then the Heat Wave to show it's strength." I said. When the Flames Died down Embers rained on Kurama who bowed along with Hikari.
"That was amazing how do you think Hinaten is going to do?" Marissa asked.
"Depends although Hikari didn't want it, that display is going to unnerve newcomers, which Hinaten is." I said.
(Meanwhile in the Waiting Room)
Hinaten was shaking a little.
"Amazing, and a little scary." Hinaten said as Hareta who also saw what happened, saw Hinaten shaking.
"Hey no need to get Butterfrees in your stomach, the best you can do should get you into round two." He said.
"Really?" Hinaten asked.
"Don't get worried just let loose and have fun, then no regrets, win or lose," Hareta said before walking off.
"He's right no need to get worried." Hinaten said.
As the contest continued many Coordinators entered the Arena, some pulled off great shows...while others Tripped up. One guy got blown up by his own Voltorb. (Unharmed) After many entrants it was Hinaten's turn.
"(Gulps) Ok don't panic," Hinaten said as she walked out into the Arena.
"Now making her Contest Debut let's hear it for Hinaten!" Lillian said as the crowd cheered.
"Go for it Honey!" Marissa cheered.
"Just have fun out there," I whispered.
"Ok here goes," Hinaten said as she brought out a Pokeball with a Leaf Seal.
"Robin, Party Time!" Hinaten said as in a Flurry of Leafs Robin appeared.
"Use Vine Whip to stop those Leafs," Hinaten said. As Robin with lightning movement stopped all the leaf's with ease.
(Back in the Waiting Room)
"So that's why she practiced with Magical Leaf," Hikari whispered remembering Hinaten using the same move before.
"Now Energy Ball! Then Ancient Power!" Hinaten said as in quick Succession, Robin launched an Orb of Natural Energy, then an Orb of Ancient Energy. Which both where sent flying high into the Air.
"Now Grab them with Constrict!" Hinaten said as Robin using both of her Arm Like Vines caught both Orbs.
"Alright! Great way to show off Tangrowths Unique Vines!" Lillian complimented.
"That's it just have fun out there," I whispered.
"Now Bring them together!" Hinaten said as Robin with Great Strength Slammed Both Attacks into Each Other Creating a Flash of Power as well as Sparkles from the Energy Ball came raining of Robin causing her Green Shiny Vines to Sparkles, With that they both Ended making the Peace Sign.
"Alright!!" Marissa cheered jumping up and nearly crushing me in hug.
"Can't...breath!" I said.
(Meanwhile back in the Waiting Room)
Hinaten came back into the Waiting Room with an extra spring in her step.
"I did it! Alright!" Hinaten cheered.
"That was a great Show Hinaten!" Hikari said. Neither noticing Hareta walking out the way Hinaten walked in.
"Good, now I have a second worthy Opponent!" Hareta said as he fingered a Pokeball with a Bubble Seal,
"Let's go, Frozo," Hareta said as he walked towards the Arena.
"Now our Final Coordinator, let's hear it from Sunnyshore City here is Hareta!" Lillian said as Hareta dressed in a Tuxedo, walked out.
"It's him," Marissa whispered.
"Hareta, your in this too?" Hinaten whispered.
"You know him?" Hikari asked.
"Just met him before the competition started, if he hadn't helped I might have cracked under the pressure." Hinaten said.
"Frozo, mix it up!" Hareta said bringing out a Shiny Piplup.
"Icy Wind!" Hareta said as Frozo began blowing a Shiny but Cold Wind everywhere.
"Wow such power in this Ice Attack...oh my look!" Lillian said. As everyone noticed Frozo seemed to be glowing like he was Ice itself.
"Amazing! He used that move to show off Piplup's power and it unusual Shiny Colour!" I said.
"Now Hydropump!" Hareta said as Frozo launched a Guyser of Water Straight up which quickly got frozen by the Icy Wind.
"Now Drill Peck!" Hareta said as Frozo began spinning like a Drill and Drilled right through the Frozen Hydro Pump.
"Thank you for watching!" Hareta said as Frozo landed right on his Head and bowed right as the crowd went nuts!
"Uh oh, with Hikari and Hareta, Hinaten maybe in trouble big time!" I said with a worried look.
(Back in the Waiting Room)
'How can I take on, both Hikari and Hareta after those great performance's!' Hinaten thought before shaking her head.
'NO! I am not going to be afraid! I am going to win!' Hinaten thought.
"Now with that performance out of the way we shall go to the Judges who will decide which Eight Coordintors will move on!" Lillian said.
"Come on Hinaten!" Marissa said.
"She gave it her all. She is fine!" I said as the Screen showed the Eight Finalists and on it was Hikari, Hareta and Hinaten!
"I made it!" Hinaten said as she sighed in relief.
"Congrats Hinaten, but remember now things get tough!" Hareta said with a smile.
"I know...tough for you!" Hinaten said with a smile.
"Now let's look at the Drawing!" Lillian said as the drawing finished.
"Looks like to make it to the final I have to take on the Balance Queen!" Hareta said as he and Hikari glanced at each other.
'Me and Hinaten have a rematch! Nothing will stop me from fufilling that,' Hikari said.
"May the best Coordinator win!" Hinaten said with a smile, as all three of them placed their hands together.
"Right!" Hikari and Hareta said.
(That's end part Two! Now next time will be the Round 2 Battle's with Hikari taking on Hareta in the Semi's with Hinaten facing the winner in the finals, if she can get there too.)
44. Extra: Contest Pokemorph Style Part 3
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Sisterly Rematch. Contest Style. Part Three.
Round Two. Hikari vs Hareta
As the crowd began cheering again for the first ofthe Contest Battles. Me and Marissa where still in the stands.
"So how do you think Hinaten is going to fare?" Marissa asked.
"With Hikari and Hareta on the first half, she won't half to worry about them until the finals," I said as the spotlight once agan shined on Lillian.
"Thank you all for the patience now let's begin our first Contest Battle!" Lillian said as the crowd cheered once more.
"First off is Hikari Ino vs Nathan in this first round," Lillian said (Remember this battle is just to show what Hikari's round two choice is)
"Let's win this, Kai Appear!" Hikari said as in a cloud of white smoke appear her Absol.
"Come on, Furret!" Nathan said as he brought out the ferret pokemon.
(Back in the Waiting Room)
"Wow look at the shine of that Absols Coat," Hinaten said.
"She has trained it well," Hareta said.
(Back on the field)
"Kai use Razor Wind! Then Quick Attack!" Hikari said as Absol Launched multiple Wind Attack's before in a burst of Speed Slammed into Furret stunning it and then Dodged his own Razor Wind which simply slammed into Furret. Which surprisingly knocked it out!
"That's it in just One and a Half Minutes Hikari moves to the Semi-Final!" Lillian said.
"Woah! That fast," Marissa said.
"Hareta is up next," I said.
(In the Waiting Room)
"That was amazing Hikari you won so fast!" Hinaten said.
"Impressive, but wait till you see me out there!" Hareta said as he walked to the Arena.
(Back on the Field)
"Now it is time for our next batte between Hareta and Kyle!" Lillian said as Hareta appeared on the stage.
"Yusuke, Mix it up!" Hareta said bringing out a Shiny Riolu.
"Come on! Cherrim!" Kyle said bringing out the Flower Pokemon.
"Yusuke Aura Sphere!" Hareta said as Yusuke somehow gathered energy and launched the sphere perfectly. Before Kyle could react the Sphere Hit Cherrim sending the Pokemon flying.
"No!" Kyle said.
"Now use Force Palm!" Hareta said and Yusuke disappeared but Reappeared right infront of Cherrim and Slammed the Charged Force Palm into it causing it to faint.
"That's it! Hareta managed to match Hikari's time of One and a Half Minutes!" Lillian said as the crowd Cheered.
"Man, Hareta was just as fast as Hikari," I said. As Hareta left the Arena.
(Back in the Waiting Room)
"He won as fast as Hikari!" Hinaten said as she walked towards the Arena Passing Hareta on the way.
"Good Luck out there!" Hareta said. As Hinaten entered the Arena.
"Now it is time for the Third Battle Between Hinaten and Jamie!" Lillian said as Hinaten breathed in.
"Ok, Luffy Party Time!" Hinaten said bringing out her Chimchar.
"Come on out Scyther!" Jamie said bringing out the Mantis Pokemon.
"Scyther use Slash!" Jamie said as Scyther charged at Luffy with it's Scythes.
"Luffy Flame Wheel!" Hinaten said. Said as the Monkey Pokemon Created a Wheel of Fire and Slammed into Scyther.
"Quick Scyther Aerial Ace!" Jamie said as Scyther quickly Recovered and charged at Chimchar.
"Use Fury Swipes!" Hinaten said as Luffy quickly sent multiple scratches at Scyther Stopping the Aerial Ace.
"Finish this with Flamethrower!" Hinaten yelled as Luffy sent a Stream of Fire at Scyther Finishing it.
"That's it, Hinaten finishes this battle in spectacular style." Lillian said as Hinaten hugged Luffy before returning to the Waiting Room.
(A little Later)
The Fourth Round had ended with a good battle between a Butterfree and a Vespiqueen, withe Vespiqueen winning the battle.
"Looks like I have to face that Vespiqueen." Hinaten said with Luffy on her shoulder.
"But before that...we have to face each other," Hareta said as He and Hikari headed for the Arena.
"Good luck to both of you!" Hinaten said.
(Back in the Arena)
"Now let's begin this Semi Final match between Hikari and Hareta!" Lillian said as both Hikari and Hareta appeared on the Stage.
"May the best Coordinator win," Hikari said as Hareta shoke hands.
"Yes, let's go!" Hareta said.
"We have Five Minutes on the Clock, so begin!" Lillian said as the countdown began.
"Kai, appear!" Hikari said bringing out her Absol.
"Absol!" Kai said.
"Yusuke, mix it up!" Hareta said bringing out his Riolu.
"Riolu!!" Yusuke said as he took a fighting stance.
"Kai, Razor Wind!" Hikari ordered as Kai launched multiple Razor Winds.
"Block that with Aura Sphere!" Hareta said as Yusuke launched the Aura Sphere blocking the Razor Winds creating a massive Explosion covering both Kai and Yusuke with Smoke.
"Yusuke use your Aura Sense and use Force Palm!" Hareta said as Yusuke's eyes glowed Blue.
"Quick Kai, use Whirlwind to clear the smoke!" Hikari said as Kai sent a blast of wind that blew all the smoke away just as Kai noticed Yusuke right infront of him with a Force Palm!
"Kai Look Out!" Hikari warned.
"Do it Yusuke!" Hareta yelled as Yusuke slammed the Force Palm into Kai's Side, sending the Disastor Pokemon Back and sparking from the Paralysis.
"Oh no," Hikari said noticing the Paralysis.
"Yusuke finish this with Aura Sphere!" Hareta ordered.
"Light Screen!" Hikai said as Absol created a Shield blocking the Aura Sphere.
"Brick Break!" Hareta ordered as Yusuke charged at Kai and with a strong swing of it's fist broke the Light Screen Showering Kai with the shards.
"Kai! Use Air Slash!" Hikari said worried. As Kai send an Orb of Wind at Yusuke.
"Aura Sphere, then finish this with Hidden Power!" Hareta ordered. Yusuke quickly blocked the Air Slash with Aura Sphere and quickly launched a Barrrage of Hidden Power towards Kai.
"Dodge it!" Hikari said despite the Paralysis, Kai managed to dodge right as the buzzer sounded.
"Time is up!" Lillian said.
"So our first finalist is going to be....it's Hareta and Riolu!" Lillian said.
"Yeah! Way to go Yusuke!" Hareta said.
"Rio..lu!" Yusuke said with a smile.
"Your did great Kai! Thank you," Hikari said with a smile.
"Ab..sol!" Kai said.
(Back in the Waiting Room)
"Wow they gave everything they had in there." Hinaten said.
"Chimchar!!" Luffy said getting more exciting.
"I hear ya, let's go out there and give everything we have!" Hinaten said.
"Would Hinaten and Samantha please enter the Arena!" Lillian's voice is heard.
"Let's go!" Hinaten said as she headed for the Arena.
(And end Part Three. Sorry I got it wrong again, anyway, next chapter will be Hinaten's Semi Final battle and the Final with Hareta, if Hinaten wins of course)
45. Extra: Contest Pokemorph Style Part 4
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Sisterly Rematch. Contest Style. Part Three.
Semi Final Two. Hinaten's Shine.
As Hikari and Hareta walked back in, they shoke hands.
"Great Match, hope for another one," Hareta said.
"Looking forward to it," Hikari said.
"Can we go now?" Infinity asked in Hikari's head.
"Not yet, I want to see Hina-chan make it." Hikari answered back.
(In the Arena.)
Now it is time for the Second Semi-Final between Hinaten and Samantha!" Lillian said as Hinaten and Samantha took there positions.
"Get Ready to lose kid," Samantha said.
"We have Five Minutes on the clock so begin!" Lillian said.
"Luffy party time!" Hinaten said bringing out Chimchar.
"Vespiqueen, let's go!" Samantha said bringing out the Bee Queen Pokemon.
"Luffy Flamethrower!" Hinaten as Luffy quickly sent a Blast of Fire towards Vespiqueen.
"Defend Order!" Samantha ordered as suddenly a huge swarm of Bees appeared blocking The Fire Attack.
"Impressive, using those Bees, shows Vespiqueens unique appearance!" Lillian said.
"I don't think so, Luffy Flame Wheel!" Hinaten said as Luffy charged at Vespiqueen while turning into a Literal Ball of Fire.
"Attack Order!" Samantha ordered as Vespiqueen sent a swarm of Bees towards Luffy.
"Charge right through!" Hinaten said as Luffy simply barrelled throught the Bees. Before Slamming into Vespiqueen.
"Grr, Use Power Gem!" Samantha yelled as Vespiqueen sent a Wave of Glowing Rocks towards Luffy.
"FlameThrower!" Hinaten said as Luffy blocked the attack with a high powered Fire Attack.
"This battle is becoming very intense with only a Minute left on the clock!" Lillian said.
"Come on Hinaten!" Marissa cheered.
'I can't just win by using power I need to use my moves in new ways to score points wait that's it!' Hinaten said.
"Luffy use Fury Swipes!" Hinaten said as Luffy charged at Vespiqueen.
"Ha, Power Gem!" Samantha ordered as Vespiqueen sent another barrage of rocks at Luffy.
'Now to try Dawns suggestion' Hinaten thought.
"Luffy Spin!" Hinaten said as Luffy began spinning and then dodged the rocks and kept coming.
"What, quick Attack Order!" Samantha yelled as Vespiqueen sent a Swarm of Bees again.
"Now keep spinning but Use Flame Wheel!" Hinaten said. Luffy quickly brought out the Flames and created a literal Flame Drill!
"What!? Look out Vespiqueen!" Samantha warned at Luffy drilled right through the Bee Swarm before Slamming Vespiqueen! That was it.
"It's all over, with ten seconds left, Hinaten makes a strong victory against Samantha to face Hareta and his Riolu in the Finals!" Lillian said. As the crowd cheered.
"She made it!" Marissa cheered.
"Great Work Hinaten, but she still has Hareta to face" I said as Hinaten headed back inside to the Waiting Room.
"I won! I'm in the finals!" Hinaten cheered, As she hugged Hikari.
"Great work Hina-chan," Hikari said.
"Thank's Kari-nee, now I just have one more to face," Hinaten said as she glanced at Hareta who was already entering the Arena.
"Just let loose," Hikari said before heading for the stands.
"Right, time to win!" Hinaten said as she dashed to the Arena.
(There we go Part Four is Done...and once again I got it wrong, next time, is the Final Round and the conclusion)
46. Extra: Contest Pokemorph Style Part 5
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Sisterly Rematch. Contest Style. Part Five.
The Final Two. Hinaten vs Hareta.
As Hinaten and Hareta walked back in, both where thinking inside.
'I have to win this battle!' Hinaten thought.
'Don't tell me you forgot Hikari's words already," Mewtwo Hinaten said.
'I know just let loose and have fun,' Hinaten said with a smile. As we turn to Hareta.
'This will be a great match,' Hareta said.
"Good luck," Both said at the same time.
"Jinx you oh me a soda!" Hinaten said with a smile.
"Gah, got me there," Hareta said with a smirk as both took there place's.
"Now! We have Five Minutes again, so Let the Final Begin!" Lillian cheered as the match started.
"Luffy, Party Time!" Hinaten said bringing out Luffy.
"Chimchar!" Luffy cried as he landed on the floor.
"Yusuke, Party Time!" Hareta said bringing out Yusuke.
"Ri..olu!" Yusuke cried, going into a fighting stance.
"Flamethrower/Aura Sphere!" Both Hinaten and Hareta yelled. As both attacks slammed into each other creating an explosion.
'Perfect, same strategy as with Hikari.,' Hareta thought using his connection with Yusuke to send the plan.
"I gotta protect Luffy until the smoke clears, Luffy dig!" Hinaten said as Luffy burrowed into the ground.
"Use Aura Sphere!" Hareta said as Yusuke lauched the Aura Sphere ploughing through the smoke but hitting nothing.
"Grr, where is he?" Hareta asked.
"Now Luffy!" Hinaten called out as Luffy literary leaped outta the ground and punch Yusuke back.
"Heh! Not bad Hinaten, but not good enough, Quick Attack!" Hareta said as Yusuke charged at Luffy with great speed.
"Quick Flame Wheel!" Hinaten said as Luffy began powering up but Yusuke slammed into him before the attack could finish.
"Now Aura Sphere!" Hareta said as Yusuke launched the Orb of Pure Aura at Luffy. Who was in the Air from the slam.
'One chance' Hinaten thought,
"Catch it!" Hinaten yelled, Luffy noticed the Aura Sphere and somehow managed to catch it.
"What!?/Riolu!?" Both Hareta and Yusuke yelled.
"Now Use Fire Punch and send it back!" Hinaten said. As Luffy with great strenght punch the Aura Sphere with a Fire Punch, causing the Aura Sphere to become a Flame Orb.
"FIRE!!" Hinaten yelled as Luffy sent the Orb flying towards Yusuke.
"Aura Sphere!!" Hareta yelled as Yusuke launched another Aura Spher but to the Shock of everyone the Flame Orb absorbed the Aura Sphere before slamming to Yusuke.
"No! Yusuke!" Hareta called out as Yusuke hit the earth out cold and defeated.
"That's it, with five seconds left, Hinaten and Luffy win the Cherrygrove Ribbon!" Lillian announced as the crowd erupted.
"Luffy we won!" Hinaten cheered as Luffy jumped around like his Pokemon Species would do.
"Great work Hinaten!" Hikari said in the stands.
"She did it!" Marissa cheered once again giving me a bone crushing hug.
"I can taste my spleen!" I gasped.
(A few minutes later)
"Now it is time to award, Hinaten with the Cherrygrove Ribbon! With mister Contesta one of our Judges." Lillian said. As He presented the Ribbon to Hinaten.
"You did very well in your first performance, we all hope you can return for more," Mr Contesta said. As Hinaten took the Ribbon.
"Thank you! Alright! The Cherrygrove Ribbon is all mine!" Hinaten cheered making the Peace Sign. As Luffy was once her shoulder while Robin right next to Hinaten.
"Tangrowth!" Robin cheered.
"Chimchar!" Luffy cheered while grinning.
(A litte later)
We find ourselves outside the Arena, all that was left was Hareta, Hinaten, Me, Marissa and Hikari.
"I can't believe I won!" Hinaten said admiring her new ribbon.
"You did great Hinaten!" Marissa said giving her adopted Daughter a Hug.
"Well, I'm sorry but I have to take care of somethings," Hikari said before giving Hinaten a quick hug before walking off.
"Hey Hikari, if you need any help, the Space Warrior's are always ready to help!" I said as She smiled back before walking off to her meeting with Hiei and Kurama.
"Well time we headed off," I said.
"Uh, Otou-san, I have to ask, is it alright with Hareta comes with us?" Hinaten asked.
"Huh?" All three of us said.
"Please, I want to have a friend whos my age," Hinaten said even using the dreaded Puppy Dog Pout!
"I guess so, if he's alright with it." I said. As I walked off. Back to the Halberd.
"Really, so what do you think?" Hinaten asked Hareta.
"Uh, well, I guess so, if you'll have me onboard?" Hareta asked. As Marissa smiled.
"Oh I have no problem with you coming, as long as you protect Hinaten whenever Me and Ross are not around, Kay?" Marissa asked with a smile but Hareta could sense the tone.
"Yes ma'am," Hareta said as Marissa nodded before walking.
"This is great!" Hinaten cheered hugging Hareta. Causing the poor boy to blush. Also causing Marissa to giggle,
"Wait till the girls hear about this," Marissa said as she walked back to the Halberd with Hinaten and Hareta close behind.
(End Chapter. Finally, Well my next mini-series will be about the Teams Wish-Maker Alyssa. This is where she tries to control her new powers. Mostly for Hilarious Scenes.)
47. Extra: Alyssa the Wish Maker Part One
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Alyssa the Wish-Maker. Part One.
The Dream Stone.
We find ourselves onboard the Halberd once again where we see sitting on the deck was Alyssa clutched in her hand was the Dream Stone she got from Arceus.
"(Sighs) I really miss this feeling. To be alive, and to see old friends again." Alyssa said as she looked over the Deck. Where she saw Me and Hinaten having a Pokemon Battle. Hinaten's Chimchar Luffy, Against my Eevee Cosmic.
"Luffy Flamethrower!" Hinaten said.
"Cosmic Hidden Power!" I said. As the attacks collided making a mini explosion.
"Alright Hinaten, keep this up and you'll be ready for when we get to Oreburgh City!" I said. (That is for another Mini-Series)
"Alright Otou-san!" Hinaten said as Marissa was watering Robin's vines.
"There a little more and you'll be good as new," Marissa said with a smile.
"Tangrowth!" Robin said.
"Soon, I'll be able to help you guys too. Once I unlock the power of this rock, I just have to figure out what Arceus said," Alyssa said.
(Cue...Flashback!)
"Alyssa hold on take this," Arceus said handing her the Dream Stone.
"What is it?" Alyssa asked.
"That is the Dream Stone, the next time you see a shooting star, make a wish on the Dream Stone and it will grant it." Arceus said.
"Really?" Alyssa asked.
"Of course, just trust in yourself!" Arceus said as Alyssa bowed before walking through the Portal after Me.
(End Flashback)
"I just have to wait for tonight!" Alyssa said as she lied down on the Deck staring at the cloud. Before sighing again.
"My god, I'm becoming Shikamaru, next you know I'll be saying troublesome," Alyssa said with a smile.
"I wouldn't say that," A voice is heard as Alyssa noticed Andy.
"Hey Andy, how are things going?" Alyssa asked.
"Fine, I just finished helping some Black Arm Trainees, soon the Army will be strong enough to assist us," Andy said as he looked up at the Sky.
"Oh, well that's good," Alyssa said.
"Yeah, but soon other major powers are going to notice, I am going to have as much paperwork as most Kage's do," Andy said rubbing his temples.
"Don't worry, with Darkrai's help, you'll hve no problem," Alyssa said.
"Yeah. Well I have to find Ross, where is he?" Andy asked as he heard another Mini Explosion.
"Having some family time," Alyssa said.
"Thanks, well see ya later Alyssa," Andy said before jumping off the Deck.
"No problem," Alyssa said. As she continued to lie down.
(That ends Part One. Next time Alyssa get's her chance, and the Hilarity begins!)
48. Extra: Alyssa the Wish Maker Part Two
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Alyssa the Wish-Maker. Part Two.
The Wish of Jirachi.
During the Evening we find Alyssa just heading back out to the Deck. She was clutching the Dream Stone in her hands.
"I know, I am going to be strong, I still have to pay back Ross," Alyssa said as she looked up.
"Still, the stars are lovely at night, I miss seeing these things from Earth," Alyssa said as she smiled. When suddenly she saw a streak.
"No way," She whispered. It was the shooting star. As it streak across the sky she glanced at the Dream Stone.
"Here goes, I wish...for the strenght to help my friends, please I must help them, like they helped me." Alyssa said just as the Dream Stone glowed.
(Meanwhile on the Shooting Star)
Suddenly the camera zooms in on the star revealing sitting on it was a familiar creature, non other than Jirachi.
"I wish...for the strenght to help my friends, please I must help them, like they helped me," Alyssa wish echoes. As Jirachi smiled.
'Very well, I need an hier to my power,' Jirachi thought as the third eye on it's stomach opened as it sent a Beam of Light down to Earth.
(Back on the Halberd)
Alyssa simply smiled before walking back in.
"I just have to wait for now," Alyssa said as she headed to her bed and fell asleep just as the Beam of Light Appeared and Entered Alyssa's Body.
(Next Morning)
We find the rest of the Space Warrior's just getting breakfast, Micheal was trying to get syrup on his pancakes with no luck, Andy wasn't their, Kirby was eatting as much food as Naruto would in ramen, Alistair was having some Coffee, Metaknight was simply Meditating, Katie and Justin where gone, All they got from Katie was X-baka and giant Hammer. Hareta and Hinaten where feeding all the Pokemon while having some Orange Juice, as Me and Marissa walked into the Kitchen. I grabbed a Bottle of Root Beer while Marissa got some tea.
"Hey has anyone seen Omega or Alyssa?" I asked.
"I think Omega is in the Repair Area, he's checking up a strange Machine he found, Alyssa is probably still asleep," Metaknight said.
"Come on you stupid Bottle give me some Syrup!" Micheal yelled restraining himself from using his hammer.
"Calm Down! It's probably Empty!" Alistair said.
(Meanwhile)
Alyssa was just waking up, as she stood up, she rubbed her eyes,
"(Sighs) Well better head to the kitchen," Alyssa said as she headed to the kitchen she passed a mirror and if she had noticed she would have noticed Silver Streaks in her Platinum Blonde Hair. (Remember this Alyssa looks slightly different than the F.A.F Alyssa)
As she walked into the kitchen she sat down while having some Toast.
"Man I wish I had some Syrup!" Micheal said, as soon as he did Alyssa's eyes and the silver streaks in her hair glowed a slight Metal like colour.
"Uh Micheal?" I said.
"What?" Micheal asked as he looked up to see a giant puddle of Syrup hovering over him.
"What the!?" He managed to yell as the Syrup fell on him. Drenching him.
"Hahahahah!" Marissa laughed.
"Not funny Water-girl! How did that happen!?" Micheal yelled as Marissa kept laughing.
"Oh, I wish I could see that again!" Marissa said, as Alyssa's glowed again this time I noticed.
"Alyssa?" I asked as another Puddle of Syrup fell on Micheal!
"GAH! GET THIS STUFF OFF ME!!" Micheal yelled.
"Alyssa? You did that?" I asked as Alyssa blushed before smiling.
"It worked my wish came true!" Alyssa cheered as she noticed Micheal glaring.
"YOU DID THAT!?" The Groudon Pokemorph yelled.
"It was an accident!" Alyssa said.
"How did this happen?" I asked.
"Well when we left Arceus he gave me this dream stone, when I wished on a shooting star, it grant me my wish to have the power to help you guys like you helped me." Alyssa said.
"Looks like you became a Pokemorph," Alistair said.
"By the looks of things I guess it's Jirachi that your Pokemon spirit," Marissa still a little teared up from laughing.
"Haha! Laugh it up Marissa!" Micheal said.
"With this power you can grant wishes, we better be careful, well let's begin todays activities, Alyssa you go check on Omega he's in the repair bay, Everyone else either do some training or whatever you guys want, meet back here in 3 hours," I said everyone nodded as everyone went to do there own business as Alyssa headed to the Repair bay.
(That's Part Two. Next time Alyssa helps Omega with his repairing, while causing Chaos whenever the Space Warrior's say 'I wish...')
49. Extra: Alyssa the Wish Maker Part Three
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Alyssa the Wish-Maker. Part Three.
Alyssa and Scarlet the Gizoid.
As Alyssa walked into the Repair Bay, she saw a multiple amounts of old weapons, half missing some parts, while others where covered in dust.
"Hello? Omega! Where are you!" Alyssa called.
"Yes?" Omega asked appearing right infront of her.
"AHHHH! Don't do that!?" Alyssa said.
"My Apologies. I am just finishing." Omega said as he turned to a robot on a table it looked alot like a Gizoid, except it was Red in Colour.
"Where did you find this?" Alyssa asked.
"I found it while we where in Cherrygrove City, it seemed to be badly damaged and it's memory is completly wiped, just like Emerl. Luckily this one isn't like him, it won't go nuts, anyway, it's copying power is unrepairable, so I just removed it while working on everything else, at most it could help me keep this ship running perfectly maybe even upgrade it." Omega said. As he saw Alyssa barely awake.
"Sorry, anyway do you need anything?" Alyssa asked.
"All I need is a new CPU and I can finish but we don't have any spare's," Omega said causing Alyssa to smile.
"Why don't you try wishing?" Alyssa said smirking.
"Wishing is Illogical to Machine's," Omega said. Causing Alyssa to sigh in annoyance.
"Just try it," Alyssa said.
"Fine. I wish I had a CPU!" Omega said in a boring tone just as Alyssa glowed again and a CPU appeared causing Omega to stare at it. To Alyssa who simply smiled.
"Good luck," Alyssa said as she walked out.
"Illogical...but that's what makes humans entertaining," Omega said as he picked up the new CPU before walking over to the Red Gizoid.
(Meanwhile)
On the Deck Metaknight was piloting the Halberd towards there next destination but slowly through fog, as Alyssa walked in.
"I wish, this fog would clear," Metaknight said as Alyssa glowed again and the fog simply vanished as Metaknight saw a Mountain in plain sight!
"OH NO!" Metaknight yelled turning sharply just missing the Mountain but causing Everyone to get sent flying.
"OOWWWW!" Everyone yelled.
"Stupid Cape wearing..." Micheal moaned rubbing his aching Head.
"He better watch where he's flying," Alistair said as he patted his back.
(Meanwhile)
"Owwie!" Alyssa moaned as she rubbed her head.
"Phew!" Metaknight sighed.
"Too Close," Alyssa said.
"I know, thanks Alyssa," Metaknight said.
"No Problem but don't you think we should get some kind of sonar device," Alyssa said before walking out.
"I need to ask Omega about that," Metaknight said.
(A little later)
Everyone had gathered in the Kitchen Again.
"Well we're still alive, so that's good, anyway Omega what is it your where working on." I asked.
"This," Omega said as the Repair Bay Doors opened and out walked the Red Gizoid from before.
"A Gizoid," I asked.
"Yes, don't worry it's copying power is removed, thanks to Alyssa I managed to reprogram it, so it will work for us," Omega said.
"Really?" Marissa asked.
"Yes, watch this, Gizoid activate Battle Mode!" Omega ordered. The Gizoid's eyes glowed as two Blades of energy appeared on it's arms as it chopped apart some training dummies with ease,
"Not bad," Micheal said.
"I installed those Blades, they have the same Leeching effect as the Nocturnus weapons," Omega said.
"Man we're out of Root Beer, I wish I had another bottle," I said but quickly covered my mouth as Alyssa glowed and a new bottle of Root Beer appeared in my hand. Omega noticed that The Gizoid's eyes glowed yellow a minute.
"Uh oh," Omega said.
"Power Reading detected, Figure of power is new Master," The Gizoid said. Catching everyone's attention.
"Wait, does he mean Alyssa?" Marissa asked as Alyssa stopped glowing.
"Huh? Me?" Alyssa said as The Gizoid walked forward.
"You have shown your power, so I must assist you whenever possible." The Gizoid said.
"Ok...but we have to give you a name," Alyssa said.
"How about Scarlet?" Metaknight said.
"Yeah that sounds good." Alyssa said as the now named Scarlet nodded.
"Very well," Scarlet said.
"Now then Omega you and Alyssa show Scarlet around," I said as the two nodded and led Scarlet away.
(That's part three, next time Alyssa and Omega teach Scarlet about the ship while Alyssa tries to control her wish making powers.)
50. Extra: Alyssa the Wish Maker Part Four
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Alyssa the Wish-Maker. Part Four.
Scarlet's Tour, Alyssa's friendship.
As Alyssa, Omega and Scarlet walked around they found the engine room.
"As you can guess this is the engine, without this the entire ship would be useless, to keep it right a continous amount of water is sent into the engine so it dosen't overheat, but..." Omega says as a Water seemed to be leaking.
"We get Water Leaks many times," Omega said as he was about to step forward Scarlet put his hand on Omega's arm.
"Wait, let me try," Scarlet said as he changed his left arm into a Welding arm.
"You sure?" Alyssa asked.
"No problem Master," Scarlet said causing Alyssa to sigh.
"Please don't call me that, call me Alyssa!" She said.
"Sure," Scarlet said as he started welding the leak.
(A few minutes later)
Scarlet was still going and the leak was not stopping.
"Now?" Omega said.
"NO!" Scarlet said as he finally sealed the leak.
"Done," He said.
"O..k, well let's head out," Alyssa said as the three headed off.
(A little later)
"Ok this is our training room," Alyssa said.
"Hmm, a good place to show how good I am," Scarlet said in an almost smug tone.
"Easy, without your true powers, you can only keep up with some of our fighters," Omega said as Alyssa kicked him.
"Hey, don't look down on him, i he did have his copy power he'd be a strong member," Alyssa said with a frown on her face.
"Affermited," Omega said as he walked away.
"(Sighs) He has emotions but still acts like a Machine," Alyssa said before facing scarlet.
"Don't worry about Omega, he did say your Copying Power was destroyed when he found you," Alyssa said. Before smiling.
"I just really wish I could have what belonged to me," Scarlet said, as Alyssa glowed again.
"Very well," She said as suddenly everyone could see a strange glow appearing inside Scarlet's metal chest,
"What? My...my power's," Scarlet said. As Alyssa smiled.
"That is my power, to grant wishes for people who deserve them, I will get these powers working!" Alyssa said with a determined look.
"Thank you Alyssa," Scarlet said.
"So let's head back," Alyssa said.
(A little later)
"Well it's great to have you aboard," I said with a smile, as Scarlet shookmy hand.
"Thank you Ross," Scarlet said. Before looking at Alyssa who gave him a Thumbs Up.
"Well, here is your Mark," I said giving Scarlet a pin with the Sign S.W.
"Man I wish I had some Melted Cheese," Micheal said causing Alyssa to glow again.
"Uh oh!" Everyone but Alyssa and Micheal said. As some Melted Cheese appeared floating Above Micheal.
"Oh no," Micheal whispered as the Camera changes to outside the Halberd.
"ALYSSA!" Micheal yelled.
"Oops," She said while giggling.
"Never dull around here!" I said with a smile.
(End of This Mini-Series. Next series, Hinaten wanting to become stronger challenges Roark the Oreburgh Gymleader to a match but when she realises she needs a third Pokemon, she goes on a mad hunt for a third one.)
51. Extra: Hinatens Gym Challenge! Part One
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Hinaten's Pokemon Gym Challenge. Part One.
Arriving and A new Pokemon.
We find ourselves outside Oreburgh city, where Hinaten was busy talking with Robin and Luffy, her Tangrowth and Chimchar.
"Ok guys, it's time for us to earn our first ever Pokemon Gym Badge!" Hinaten cheered.
"Chimchar!" Luffy cheered back as Robin nodded. As Me and Marissa walked over along with Alyssa.
"So someone's pumped?" I said.
"But you do know the basic gym rules Hinaten?" Marissa asked.
"Rules?" Hinaten said.
"Yes, almost every gym battle is a no time limit, three on three battle," I said as Alyssa giggled at Hinaten's shocked face.
"Three on Three, but I only have Luffy and Robin!" Hinaten said.
"Relax, Me and Marissa will help you find a third Pokemon," I said.
"Thank you Otou-san, but I need to do this myself," Hinaten said with a smile.
"Ok, well good luck Hinaten," I said as Hinaten headed off.
"Do you think she'll be alright?" Marissa asked.
"She'll be fine," I said with a smile.
"Well I'll head to the city an get some supplies," Alyssa said.
"Ok Alyssa," I said as the new Jirachi Pokemorph walked towards the city.
(Meanwhile)
Hinaten with Luffy on her shoulder was exploring the surrounding woods. Hoping to find a third pokemon for her gym battle.
"Now then let's se if we can get lucky Luffy," Hinaten said as she walked around she saw a good amount of Burmy's, Shinx's and Starly's but she knew these pokemon had no chance against Rock Pokemon. Suddenly she started hearing a commotion of noises.
"Come on," She said as they peered out to see a honey tree, a bunch of Combees where busy collecting Honey, but that wasn't what interested Hinaten, what she saw was a Shiny Heracross surrounded by three scizors, She guessed the Heracross was protecting the Tree.
"Scizor! Sci, scizor!!" The Lead Scizor said. (Let us pass! Now, Heracross!)
"Hera...cross! Hera!" The Heracross said, (No...way! Ya Jerks!)
"We have to help him!" Hinaten said. As Luffy nodded.
"Luffy use Flamethrower!" Hinaten ordered as Luffy jumped up and hit the two other Scizor with a Flamethrower.
"Scizor!?" The Leader said. (What!?)
"Hera?" Heracross said. (Huh?)
"Now use Fire Punch!" Hinaten said as Luffy then charged and before the Scizor could react was punch right in the face by a Flamethrower.
"Sci! Zor Scizor!" The Leader said as all three scizor flew off. (This isn't over!)
"Well that's taken care off." Hinaten said when she saw how badly injured Heracross was.
"Oh are you ok, hold on, Robin use Aromatheraphy!" Hinaten said as Robin came out and brought a sweet smelling fragrance as it started to slowly heal Heracross.
"Heracross," Heracross said. (Thank you)
"Hey No problem, your a tough Pokemon handling all three Scizor like that," Hinaten said.
"Hera, Heracross!" Heracross said. (Heh. No problem!)
"Combee!" A voice is heard as The Combees that where gathering Honey appeared. (Thank you Heracross)
"Heracross!" He said. (No problem!)
"Combee, Com, Bee!" The lead Combee said. (We must return to our Hive, we oh you a debt Heracross!)
"Hera, Cross, Heracross!" Heracross said. (Well good luck on the way home!)
"Combee," The Lead Combee said as all the Combee took off. (Farewell)
"That was really nice of you," Hinaten said.
"Hera...Heracross, Cross!" He said, (Well...You Helped me out)
"Well, I have something to Handle, so good-bye for now!" Hinaten said bowing before walking off with Luffy and Robin. Heracross sat there for a minute before flying the same direction as Hinaten,
"Heracross! Heracross, Heracross?" He said, (Hey! Do you need a Third Member?)
"Yeah...why do you want to come along?" Hinaten asked bringing out a Pokeball. As Heracross nodded.
"Ok welcome to the team!" Hinaten said as she tossed the Pokeball at Heracross capturing it.
"Well looks like I will have my Gym Challenge after all!" Hinaten said. As she headed back to the City.
(That's Part One. Next time, Hinaten challenges Roark, but with Luffy, Robin and her New Heracross, can she win. Meanwhile Alyssa finds herself in some trouble)
52. Extra: Hinatens Gym Challenge! Part Two
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Hinaten's Pokemon Gym Challenge. Part Two.
The Challenge begins. Alyssa's problems.
As Alyssa was walking along the paths of Oreburgh City, she had attached the Dream Stone onto a Necklace, as she was finally getting some control of her powers, she can keep the power under control for a limited time.
"Well where is the Store?" Alyssa asked herself. Unknown to her someone was watching her,
"So she's the Jirachi Pokemorph," A voice is heard revealing it to be non other than Ino. Talking into an earpiece.
"That's correct, now observe her until Johan and Omaddon arrive, do not engage!" The other voice said.
"Very Well, Drake." She said.
(Meanwhile Outside Oreburgh Gym.)
Hinaten along with Me and Marissa were just entering the Gym.
"Hello, I am here to challenge the Gym Leader!" Hinaten called out.
"Well. I haven't had a challenge in awhile." A voice is heard as Roark the Gym Leader walked over.
"My name is Hinaten and I am here to win a Coal Badge!" Hinaten said.
"Confident! Alright follow me," Roark said as Hinaten followed him to the Arena, While Me and Marissa sat down in the stands.
"Good Luck Hinaten!" Marissa cheered. As the Referee began the anouncment.
"This Gym Battle between, Roark the Oreburgh Gymleader and Hinaten the Challenger will now begin, each of you can use Three Pokemon, the battle ends when either sides loses all three, in addition, the challenger can change Pokemon during battle." He said.
"You can start for us!" Hinaten said.
"Very well! Geodude Let's go!" Roark called bringing out the Rock Pokemon.
"Geodude!" Geodude called out.
'I better start with the new guy!' Hinaten thought bringing out her new Pokeball.
"Come on out Kabu!" Hinaten called out bringing out her new Heracross. Kabu.
"A Bug type in this not a good choice Geodude! Rollout!" Roark said as Geodude barrelled towards Kabu.
"You forgot Kabu's is part fighting type. Revenge!" Hinaten said as Geodude slammed into Heracross who hit back hard!
"Alright Hinaten!" Marissa cheered.
"Great tactic! When the Pokemon using Revenge is hit first, it's strikes with double the power and against a rock type like Geodude, powerful combo!" I said.
"Now use Megahorn!" Hinaten said as Kabu charged at Geodude with it's horn glowing white.
"Quick grab it!" Roark yelled as Geodude managed to Grab Heracross by the horn!
"Oh no!" Hinaten said.
"Seismic Toss!" Roark yelled as Geodude with great strenght lifted Kabu up and tossed it away.
"Use your wings to soften the landing!" Hinaten said as Kabu used it's wings to slow the slam.
"Now use fury attack!" Hinaten said as Kabu started sending a flurry of attacks.
"Geodude use Mega Punch!" Roark yelled as Geodude charge back with it's right fist glowing.
"Perfect, now Megahorn!" Hinaten yelled as Kabu charged at Geodude the attacks collided sending both Pokemon flying back. But Kabu used it's wings again to slow down. As the smoke cleared Geodude was out cold.
"Geodude is unable to battle! Heracross wins!" The Referee said.
"Alright Kabu!" Hinaten cheered.
"Heracross!" Kabu cried out. As Roark recalled Geodude.
"Good work Geodude, take a nice rest! Impressive use of Heracross' strenghts!" Roark complimented.
"Thanks!" Hinaten said.
"Now! Go Onix!" Roark said bringing out the Giant Rock Snake!
"ROAAR!" Onix roared.
"Oh my, Kabu return!" Hinaten said returning her Kabu.
"Smart, no doubt Kabu is tired from battling with Geodude." I said.
"Now Luffy let's go!" Hinaten said bringing out her Chimchar.
"Chimchar!" Luffy said as he grinned at the Giant Rock Snake.
"A fire type? Onix! Slam!" Roark said as Onix sent its tail towards Luffy.
"Dodge it then use Flamethrower!" Hinaten said as Luffy with great speed jumped away from the Giant Tail before sending a torrent of Flames at Onix.
"Not going to work! Use Screech!" Roark said as Onix started unleashing a very loud screech.
"Quick go underground!" Hinaten said as Luffy dug below the ground avoiding the Screech.
"Onix try and sense it coming!" Roark said when suddenly Luffy appeared to Onix's right.
"Brick Break!" Hinaten said as Luffy slammed his fists into Onix's side,
"Double Edge!" Roark said. As Onix became surrounded in a white glow. Before charging at Luffy.
"Spin and dodge!" Hinaten said as Luffy like in the contest dodged the Double Edge easy. He even Landed on Onix before jumped up extra high.
"What!?" Roark said.
"Now use Fire Drill!" Hinaten called out as like with the battle with Vespiqueen, Luffy started spinning horizontally while being covered in Flames.
"Hit it!" Hinaten called out as Luffy hit Onix right on the head.
"Onix!" Roark called out. As Onix hit the ground.
"Onix is unable to battle! Chimchar wins!" The Referee called out. As Luffy did a somersault.
"Yes!" Hinaten cheered as she hugged Luffy.
"Onix return," Roark said recalling Onix.
"Great strategy, she figure out the weakness of Rock Pokemon!" I said.
"I thought it was Water attacks?" Marissa asked.
"Yes, but Blunt attacks are not a good choice which Flame Wheel is, but piercing attacks. Like Fire Drill is a great move against Rock Pokemon like someone using a spear of lance on a armoured opponent!" I said.
"Thanks Onix! Not Bad for a beginner, but this match is about to heat up!" Roark said bringing out his final pokemon.
"Go Rampardos!" Roark called bringing out the Headbutt Pokemon.
"Rampardos!!" It roared.
"Ready Luffy!" Hinaten said.
"Begin!" The Ref said.
"Now Luffy flamethrower!" Hinaten called out as Luffy sent a torrent of flames at Rampardos.
"Flamethrower right back!" Roark called out as Rampardos launched it's own attack.
"Now go high Luffy!" Hinaten said as Luffy jumped up.
"Now use Brick Break!" Hinaten said.
"Zen Headbutt!" Roark yelled as before Luffy could hit, Rampardos came in and slammed hard. Causing Luffy to hit one of the rocks, out cold.
"Chimchar is unable to battle. Rampardos wins!" The Ref said.
"Great job!" Roark said.
"RAMPAR!" Rampardos roared. As Hinaten recalled Luffy.
"Thanks Luffy take a nice rest. That Rampardos is one tough Pokemon, but so are mine! Come on out Kabu!" Hinaten said bringing back out Kabu.
"Heracross!" Kabu called out. As it glared at Rampardos and vice versa.
(That's Part Two. Next time, Hinaten tries to defeat the Juggernaut that is Rampardos with Kabu and Robin left. Meanwhile Alyssa has to handle, Ino and the Chaos Duo.)
53. Extra: Hinatens Gym Challenge Part Three
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Hinaten's Pokemon Gym Challenge. Part Three.
Hinaten's biggest test. More Trouble.
Meanwhile back in the city, Alyssa was still walking around still looking for more supplies. Not noticing Ino still following her.
"Where is my backup?" Ino said as a portal appeared behind her as she saw Omaddon and Johan.
"You gotta be kidding me, YOU TWO!" She yelled.
"So what are we after?" Johan asked ignoring her outburst.
"We are after that girl, she has a special gift that could be very useful to us," Ino said.
"Ok, let's get this over with," Johan said as the three Darksides headed after Alyssa.
(Meanwhile back at the gym)
"Rampardos Zenheadbutt!" Roark said as Rampardos charged at Kabu.
"Megahorn!" Hinaten said as Kabu charged back as both attacks collided both where pushed back, although Kabu hit the floor hard but got back up.
"Not bad, but your pokemon is still tired, Rampardos Flamethrower!" Roark said as Rampardos lauchened the Fire Attack.
"Fly away! Then use Brick Break!" Hinaten said as Kabu in a burst of speed, dodge the flames and Slammed it's fist into Rampardos,
"Zenheadbutt!" Roark said as Rampardos somehow quickly recovered and slammed it's head into Kabu, being a Psychic Attack, Zenheadbutt was stronger on Kabu knocking it out.
"No Kabu!" Hinaten called out.
"Heracross is unable to battle, Rampardos wins!" The Ref said. As Hinaten recalled Kabu.
"Thank you Kabu, now it's time to finish this, Robin let's go!" Hinaten said bringing out Her final Pokemon.
"Tangrowth!" Robin called out.
"A Grass type. A much better type for a rock gym!" Roark said.
"Final Battle Begin!" The Ref yelled.
"Energy Ball!" Hinaten called out as Robin launched the Ball of Natural Energy.
"Flamethrower!" Roark called out as Rampardos countered with it's fire attacks as both attacks cancelled each other.
"Impressive but it's time to finish this, Rampardos use Head Smash!" Roark yelled as Rampardos was surroundded in Blue Energy.
"Oh no, that's it's most powerful attack!" I said as Rampardos charged at Robin.
"Use Ingrain!" Hinaten said as Robin dug her vines into the Ground.
"Rampardos!" The Dino Pokemon roared as it slammed into Robin,
"Oh no!" Marissa cried out. But to Everyone's surprise Robin held her ground.
"Impossible!" Roark said.
"Use Giga Drain!" Hinaten yelled as Robin using her vines Grabbed Rampardos and started draining him of his energy.
"Quick use Flamethrower!" Roark said.
"Throw Rampardos!" Hinaten yelled. As Robin threw Rampardos away.
"Ancient Power!" Hinaten yelled as Robin threw the Rock type attack at Rampardos who just fired a Flamethrower blocking it.
"Smart move, Hinaten used Ingrain as an anchor so Robin didn't get sent flying then while Rampardos was close used Giga Drain to heal the damage she got from Head Smash!" I said.
"Time to finish this! Leaf Storm!" Hinaten yelled as Robin gathered a large amount of Leafs unleashing a whirlwind of Leafs.
"Gladly! Rampardos ZenHeadButt!" Roark yelled as Rampardos charged at Robin while plowing through the Leaf Storm.
"Use Power Whip!" Hinaten called as Robin slammed her glowing vines at Rampardos connecting, creating an explosion.
"Grr!" Roark growled as the smoke covered the entire Arena.
"Who won?" Hinaten said. When the smoke finally cleared they saw Rampardos out cold. Robin barely standing.
"Rampardos is unable to battle. The Winner is Tangrowth and Hinaten!" The Ref announced. As Hinaten smiled.
"We WON!!" She cheered as she hugged Robin.
"She did it!" Marissa cheered.
"Yes she did!" I said.
(A little later)
Hinaten, Roark, Me and Marissa where outside the Gym, Luffy, Robin and Kabu where out as well.
"Well, that was a great battle, as Gymleader I am proud to bestow on you the Coal Badge!" Roark said handing Hinaten her first Gym Badge.
"Thank you! The Coal Badge is all mine!" Hinaten cheered.
"Tangrowth!!/Heracross!!/Chimchar!!" All three Pokemon cheered.
"Well I have to to train up my team, so I hope to see you all again!" Roark said before heading inside.
"That was fun!" I said with a smile.
"Master Ross!" A voice is heard as the three of us turn to see limping towards us was Scarlet.
"Scarlet!?" All three of us yelled.
"It Mistree Alyssa, she is in trouble!" Scarlet said before collasping!
"Scarlet! What about Alyssa!? Scarlet! Marissa help me get him to the Halberd we got trouble!" I said as Marissa helped me in lifting the Gizoid up.
(Meanwhile)
We find ourselves outside Oreburgh where Ino was along with a badly beaten up Johan and Omaddon over he left shoulder was the Outcold Alyssa.
"We have the Jirachi Pokemorph returning to base!" Ino said to the earpiece.
"Perfect, having a wish maker will greatly help our plans, also she may help me in my plans for Poketopia!" Drake said,
"Right we will be right back!" Ino said as she and the Chaos Duo returned to Omega Mountain.
(End of Part Three. Next series. Scarlet explains what happened while Hinaten's gym match was on. Meanwhile Ino tries to get Alyssa's to use her powers.)
54. Extra: Alyssa's Rescue Part One
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
A Rescue Mission! Part One.
The Flashback beginning's. Ino's wish.
We find ourselves back on the Halberd, Omega had fixed the damage Scarlet had recieved and we where back in the meeting room.
"OK Scarlet please tell us what happened?" I asked.
"Very well!" Scarlet said.
(Flashback)
We find Alyssa heading back to the Halberd.
"I got her!" A voice yells as Johan landed infront of her.
"What the!?" Alyssa yelled taking a step back.
"No way out girl!" Another voice is heard as Omaddon with a big thud landed behind Alyssa.
"Remember idiots we need her alive!" Ino said. As she landed sat down on a near building.
"Right!" Johan said as Omaddon charged at Alyssa.
"Eat this!" A voice yelled as Suddenly Scarlet appeared uppercutting Omaddon and sending him crashing into Johan.
"Scarlet!" Alyssa said.
"You alright, Alyssa!" He said.
"Yeah thank's for asking!" Alyssa said.
"(Sighs) You two are useless!" Ino said with her hands on her hips as she turned to face the Pokemorph and Gizoid.
"Looks like I will have to take care of you Robot!" Ino said as she glared at Scarlet and vice versa.
(Pause Flashback)
(Meanwhile at Omega Mountain)
We find Ino with Drake talking about the successful mission.
"Good Work, now you just have to find the source of her powers. Then we should have a lot more fun with the Author Fighters. Heheh!" Drake chuckled. As Ino smiled in a seducting way.
"My pleasure Drake-kun!" She said as she walked off. Not noticing Johan and Omaddon walking in.
"Lucky Bastard!" Johan whispered.
(Meanwhile Alyssa was just waking up,)
"Uhh...what the? Where am I? Scarlet?" Alyssa said as Suddenly Ino showed up with a very wily grin.
"Now then Pokemorph, I know you have the gift to grant wishes, so before I finish my task for Drake-kun, I wish that Drake would fall in love with me!" Ino said.
"Sorry about that, but we Jirachi Pokemorph's can't grant all wishes!" Alyssa said as Omaddon walked in.
"Don't tell me, you can't kill anyone, bring people back or make them fall in love?" Ino asked.
"Wow you got it all right," Alyssa said as Ino groaned.
"That's perfect!" Ino said in anger.
"Man I wish I had some new Shoes," Omaddon said as Alyssa started glowing.
(Meanwhile watching the events)
Drake along with Anti-Wormtail where watching Alyssa's glowing.
"Thank you Omaddon! Anti-Wormtail begin Scanning." Drake said as Anti-Wormtail pressed a button as The Machine scanned the Energy Alyssa unleashed.
"You gotta be kiding, you get your wish!" Ino yelled punching Omaddon.
"Now your are staying here until we get this right!" Ino said.
"That's enough for now Ino! We have enough Data for now, head back here...once you wake Omaddon up." Drake said.
"Fine!" Ino said as she dragged Omaddon out of the room.
"So was I right?" Drake asked.
"Yes, I scanned the energy she released and it matches one of the Energy Signatures that sealed the Shadowmare Crystal." Anti-Wormtail said.
"Excellent, for now let's keep her here, I have a feeling we will have some guest's soon!" Drake said with a grin as he walked away.
(That's part One. Next time Scarlet continues his recap on the fight, as the Space Warrior's prepare to take on Drake. P.S. Could someone send me all of Ino's abilities. I need that for her fight with Scarlet.)
55. Extra: Alyssa's Rescue Part Two
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
A Rescue Mission! Part Two.
Ino vs Scarlet. Preparing.
(Flashback Continued)
As Ino charged at Scarlet and Vice Versa, Ino brought out a Kunai, while Scarlet brought out one of his Leech Blades. After a close combat they both got some distance as Ino went through some Hand-Signs.
"Darkness Style: Super Smoke!" Ino said as she brought out one of the Darkness Jutsu's she learnt before she gave the scoll to Drake not noticing Scarlet's eyes glowing.
'Super Smoke Jutsu, copy complete,' Scarlet's systems said. As Ino disappeared in a smoke cloud, As she lunged out fast with another Kunai.
"Take this bolt brain!" She yelled, but she widened her eyes as she saw Scarlet going through familiar handsigns.
'Impossible! No one can use Darkness style Jutsu so easy without being a Darkside!' Ino thought.
"Darkness Style: Super Smoke!" Scarlet said as he then disappeared. As Ino's Kunai hit nothing but air. Just as Scarlet reappeared right behind her.
"Blade Rush!" Scarlet yelled as he constantly slash at Ino, she managed to block some of them, but he got some nicks in, which was enough as the Leech Blades absorbed some of Ino's energy and refueling Scarlet's.
"Grr, not bad for a machine!" Ino said. As she jumped back.
"Hmm, then you've never fought a Gizoid before, Beam Cannon!!" Scarlet yelled using one of the moves he copied from Omega.
"Too slow!" Ino said as she dodged the beam easily.
"Who said I was trying." Scarlet said appearing right infront of her. Calling on the powers he learn from Me.
"Psychic!" Scarlet said sending Ino blasting back with a blast of Psychic Energy.
"I am not going to fail Drake-kun!" Ino said.
'Time for Master's powers!' Scarlet thought as he called on Alyssa's power.
"Flash Cannon!" Scarlet yelled launching an Orb of Metal like light. Ino quickly dodged and started using some impressive Taijutsu, however, Scarlet's copying power was letting him disect the weaknesses.
"Doom Desire," Scarlet whispered as a strange cosmic energy hit Ino. Sending the Darkside, down.
"Time for me to finish this!" Scarlet said.
"Scarlet look out!" Alyssa yelled as Scarlet turned around to Omaddon launching an Uppercut. Before he could react He was send flying and crashed into a building.
"Scarlet!"Alyssa called out as she started running over to the building until Ino appeared infront of her.
"Night, night," Ino whispered punching Alyssa in the gut, knocking the wind out.
"Let's go now!" Ino yelled.
"What about that Robot?" Johan asked.
"Leave him! We only where after her! Now go!" Ino yelled as the three Darksides left.
(End Flashback)
"That was the last I saw of them. By the time I got out of that building they where long gone. So I quickly headed to you, but that punch did more damage than I thought!" Scarlet said bowing his head in shame.
"Don't be, you did great against all three of them," I said with a smile but everyone noticed I clenched my fists.
"I am sorry Master Ross!" Scarlet said. As he walked off, I sighed before turning around.
"Metaknight, Omega, get the ship ready, we're going to Omega Mountain!!" I said as I walked off.
"Where are you going?" Marissa asked.
"I need time to think," I whispered as I teleported away, not noticing Alistair walked off as well.
(That's part two. Next time, Ross tries to get his mind set on saving Alyssa. But he gets a surprising Battle)
56. Extra: Alyssa's Rescue Part Three
(This chapter is to show everyone who is going to put me in a tournament or fight. This shows five words. I. Am. Not. A. Pushover.)
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
The Rescue. Part Three.
Alistair vs Ross. Something to prove.
We find ourselves in the park of L.A. surprisingly no one was around, except Me, I was busy punching at a tree after Scarlet finished his story.
"I can't believe this! I failed AGAIN!!!" I yelled causing the tree to start to fracture.
"Are you going to whine now? She isn't gone yet," A voice says as I turn to see Alistair. Walking towards me.
"What do you want?" I asked. As Alistair glared at me with his slitted Dragon-like eyes.
"I came here to make you come to your sense's, what leader complains like this?" Alistair said.
"Alyssa...? Why are you so worried?" I asked.
"Not only is Alyssa a friend, but I have another reason for being here and it's this," Alistair said as he slowly transformed to Kaze Rayquaza.
"A fight! Right here and NOW!!" Alistair said.
"Alright Alistair," I said as I became Chaos Deoxys. As we walked away from each other till we had some distance.
"Your on, a battle is what you want, glad to!" I said as we charged at each other. Just as Micheal, Marissa and Hinaten came onto the scene.
"Where are they?" Micheal asked.
"Look!" Hinaten said.
"How can those two fight now!" Marissa said.
"This looks serious!" Hinaten said. As Me and Alistar squared off.
"Come on Alistair this is your chance! Show me what you got!" I yelled.
"Don't worry I will, I know I can beat you Ross!" Alistair said.
"Good, then I won't hold back!" I yelled as I charged at Alistair who quickly jumped away. Before charging at me with a Dragon Claw.
"Nice Try!!" I yelled dodging his attack as well. As we clashed again. Creating a massive shockwave!
"Neither one is gonna quit!" Micheal yelled.
"Your right they both want to win this no matter what!?" Hinaten said.
'I can't lose this! Until I rescue my friend, nothing will stop me! I have to take Alistair out now!' I thought.
'Ross is too confident, I know he'll make mistakes! Then I hit him hard!' Aistair thought.
(Suddenly Music starts playing, which sounds like Heavyweight Generation.)
As another huge explosion sounds. A smoke cloud was surrounding a small crater.
"What's wrong, that all you got Ross?" Alistair asked.
"NO WAY!!" I yelled charging out of the smoke. Alistair quickly jumped high with me in quick pursuit.
"Hyperbeam!!" I yelled lauching the beam at Alistair.
"Extremespeed!" He said vanishing.
"What!?" I said as suddenly he appeared behind me, and slammed me into the Lake. As he landed on a bridge.
'Come on Ross! I know your stronger than that? If you think you can trick me your wrong!' Alistair thought. For a few seconds nothing happened. Until the lake exploded!! Alistair managed to dodge the explosion but as the water fell I walked back out, Calmly.
'Not bad Alistair, your better than I thought, now time to take things up a notch!!' I thought as a glint appeared in my eyes.
'This is it! Now I know he's not holding back! This is the Ross I always wanted to fight!' Alistair thought with a smile. As Micheal who was watching with Marissa and Hinaten smiled too.
'Yeah, go for it Alistair, this it the chance you've been waiting for!' Micheal said.
"So you ready?" I asked with a grin.
"Yeah, let's go!" Alistair said as he took a stance.
"Ross! Show me 100%!" Alistair yelled.
"Nah, a hundred percent wouldn't be fair! So I'll show you **A THOUSAND PERCENT!!!!**" I yelled as somehow thunderclouds started gathering.
"Oh no here they go again," Marissa said as Alistair started growling as the spirit of Rayquaza appeared above him!
"**DRACO METEOR!!!**" Alistair roared. As he sent a barrage of Rocks covered in Dragon Energy.
"**CHAOS BLAST!!!!!**" I yelled. As the Huge Blast of Chaos Energy clashed and the Spirit of Deoxys appeared above me!
"**RAAGGGHHHH!!!!!**" We both roared with everything we had. Marissa and Micheal created a shield to block the power. As it exploded.
(End Music)
As a huge crater appeared where we both stood, Marissa, Micheal and Hinaten rushed over.
"Anyone Alive?" Micheal asked. When the smoke cleared, I was still standing but Alistair was lying on the ground still breathing.
"Looks like Otou-san wins," Hinaten said.
"Ross, thank you," Alistair managed to say.
"Huh?" I asked.
"You see Ross, Alistair is the only one who hasn't fought you at full strenght! Don't forget you and I fought when we met, same with Justin and Andy." Micheal said.
"That frustration would cause trouble," I said.
"Right, now we are all focused on our goal!" Alistair said with a grin.
"Helping Alyssa!" I said with a grin.
"Not until you two are healed proper!!" Marissa yelled as the two of us chuckled weakly at Marissa.
"Your right," I said as Micheal helped Alistair up and we headed back.
(That's part three! Next time, The Space Warrior's head to Omega Mountain to help Alyssa as a certain Gizoid wants revenge on a certain Deadly Flower.)
57. Extra: Alyssa's Rescue Part Four
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
A Rescue Mission! Part Four.
Confrontation.
We find ourselves in Drake's throne room, Alyssa was being held in a special cell nearby. As Ino told him about the trouble they had.
"A Gizoid? I thought they where all trapped in the Twilight Cage." Drake said.
"I know, that thing copied the Super Smoke Jutsu easily." Ino said.
"I am going down to the cells, keep watch and tell me if anything is coming our way?" Drake said.
"Right Drake-kun," Ino said.
(A little later)
Drake was just entering the cells, when he saw Alyssa.
"Now, it's time for a wish of my own, I wish for your Gizoids copying power to be useless on Me and my Darksides!" Drake said, Alyssa's powered activated and a strange glow appeared around Drake, Ino, Meladonna and the Chaos Duo.
"Perfect! Now soon your friends should be arriving, One less Author Fighter to worry about," Drake said with a grin as he walked off.
"Ross, everyone be careful," Alyssa whispered.
(Meanwhile)
The Halberd was blasting the sky at breaking speeds, heading for Omega Mountain, After Me and Alistair got fully healed we headed off.
"So what's the plan?" Everyone asked.
"We need three things here, we need to rescue Alyssa, make sure Drake dosen't interfere and nothing happens to the Halberd, here is the plan, Andy you use your Shadow Sneak skills and find Alyssa. Hinaten, Hareta and Kirby will watch the Halberd the rest of us fight Drake Head on!" I said.
"Good plan," Alistair said.
"Your plan has plenty of tactical sense to be workable," Omega said as he was loading his weapons, while Scarlet was sharping his Leech Blades.
"But I want that Killer Rose, by myself!" Scarlet said.
"Remember our goal is to get Alyssa, if you get a chance take it!" I said as Scarlet nodded
(Back at Omega Mountain)
"Drake a ship is approaching!" Ino called out as Drake returned seeing the Halberd approaching.
"Let the games begin!" Drake said with a grin.
(Meanwhile)
The Halberd has landed nearby the Shadow Palace. As the Space Warrior's headed out I turned to Hinaten, Hareta and Kirby.
"Protect the ship," I said.
"Of course Otou-san!" Hinaten said with a smile.
"Alright everyone let's go!" I said as Andy used Shadow Sneak to enter the base as the rest of us took the front entrance.
"No Guards?" Marissa said.
"He's expecting us," Micheal said getting his World Ender Hammer ready.
"Be on your guard," I said as we entered the Castle.
"Where is everyone," Katie whispered as the halls where empty.
"Like I said he's expecting us," I said.
"And I am Author Fighter," A voice is heard as appearing infront of us, was Drake, Meladonna, Ino, The Chaos Duo and about 10 Chamegolems.
"Where's Alyssa!?" Scarlet yelled.
"Now, now, no need to get angry, I wanted to enjoy destroying an Author Fighter," Drake said with a smirk.
"You haven't met my full team, but we are stronger than you think!!" I yelled all of my team got into ready stances.
"Destroy them," Drake said as his Darksides and the Chamegolems charged.
"Let's go!!" I yelled as me, five Pokemorphs, One Star Warrior and Two Robots charged back.
(That's this short chapter. Now I am going to drastically increase the size of this. Now I am going to seperate the main fights. Ino vs Scarlet. Meladonna vs Marissa and Katie. The Chaos Duo vs Micheal and Alistair. Justin, Omega and Metaknight will handle those Chamegolems, while I take on Drake.)
58. Extra: Alyssa's Rescue Part Five
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
A Rescue Mission! Part Five.
Ino vs Scarlet. Rematch. A Gizoids strenght.
As everyone started seperating, Scarlet noticing Ino, quickly dashed over to her bringing out his Leech Blades.
"Blade Rush!!" Scarlet yelled using the move he remembered. From a certain Echidna, named Shade. (If you have played Sonic: Dark Brotherhood, you'll know)
"I don't think so!" Ino said as she blocked the blades before slamming a Kunai Into's Scarlet's side, sending the Gizoid down.
"Hm, hm," Ino chuckled as Scarlet got back up.
"Chaos Rift!!" Scarlet yelled calling on the powers of Shadow the Hedgehog. Ino quickly dodged the Chaos Rift before throwing some Shuriken's. But they just bounced off his armour.
"Quake!!" Scarlet yelled as he slammed his fists into the ground calling on Knuckles Skills.
"Your stronger, Gizoid," Ino said with a smirk as she went through some Handsigns. Scarlet was about to start his copying powers but stopped himself.
"No! I am not going to use her moves!"
"Darkness Style: Acid Smog!" Ino yelled breathing a strange smog at Scarlet.
"Flamethrower!" Scarlet said sending a stream of Fire burning the Acid.
"Hmm, so your not going to copy me, like a monkey!" Ino said with a smirk.
"Heh, I'm not Drake," Scarlet said if he had lips, he would smirk at Ino's pissed off face.
"How DARE YOU!?" She yelled lunging at Scarlet with an insane look on her face.
"Geez, calm down," Scarlet said as he easily blocked her attacks.
"I am gonna kill you!!" Ino yelled as she charged head on.
"(sighs) I thought you where going to give me a challenge," Scarlet said glowing a Pink Colour.
"GRAVITY CONTROL!!" Scarlet yelled calling on Katie's powers. As the same glow appeared on Ino causing her to float.
"What the!?" She said.
"Night, night," Scarlet said with a simply flick of his wrist sent Ino flying back. Dazing her.
"That's done," Scarlet said as he noticed Omega, Metaknight and Justin having some trouble.
"A Gizoids work is never done," Scarlet said as he dashed over.
(Meanwhile)
Andy was still sneaking around the Palace, trying to find Alyssa.
"Where are you?" He thought as he kept going.
(Back to the battles)
Meladonna was bringing out her rapier as Marissa and Katie glared at her.
"Time for you girls to learn your place!" Meladonna said.
"We'll show you Girl Power! Pokemorph Style!" Marissa said. As the two Pokemorph's charged at Meladonna.
(There's part Five, next time, is a full on girl batte. As Marissa and Katie take on Meladonna. P.S Could D.M send me Meladonna's powers)
59. Extra: Alyssa's Rescue Part Six
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
A Rescue Mission! Part Six.
Girl Power: Pokemorph Style.
As Marissa and Katie charged at Meladonna her hands started glowing Black.
"Shadow Gun!" She yelled launching two.
"Water Pulse!" Both Pokemorphs yelled as the Water and Dark attacks collided.
"Hmm, your still years behind me in experience," Meladonna said as Katie smirked.
"I can see the wrinkles, Grandma! As least your other side is still young," Katie said. Referring to Melody.
"How dare you! Shadow Disc!!" Meladonna yelled as she brought out a giant buzzsaw of Dark Energy.
"Uh oh," Marissa said as Meladonna sent the Disk flying towards them.
"Split!" Katie said as the two Pokemorphs split up.
"You won't get away!" Meladonna yelled sending two more flying.
"Hydro Pump!" Marissa yelled lauching the High Pressured Water Destroying the Shadow Disk.
"Dragon Pulse!" Katie yelled sending a Blast of Energy knocking the Shadow Disk off course.
"Time to close the gap!" Meladonna said bringing two more, but instead of throwing them she charged forward.
"Quick Transform!" Katie said. As she became Mystic Palkia.
"Right!" Marissa said becoming Aquos Kyorge.
"Aquos Claws!" Marissa yelled blocking one of the Shadow Disks.
"No you don't!" Katie said using her staff to block the other one.
"Grr!" Meladonna growled as the two Pokemorphs pushed her back. As Katie started to sprint around Meladonna.
"Marissa give me some Water!" Katie said.
"Alright! Aqua Ring!" Marissa said as a stream of Water appeared behind Katie.
"Time for, Gravity Control!!" Katie said as she started glowing Pink. As the Water strangely started to encircle Meladonna.
"Awesome!" Marissa whispered as Katie planned she created a Gravity Funnel.
"Time to finish this!" Katie said as the Lustrous Orb Glowed while Marissa's entire body started glowing.
"Oceans Rage!" Marissa yelled as she let loose a huge burst of Water.
"Spacial Rend!!" Katie yelled as the two Attacks slammed into the Gravity Funnel, making it explode and sending Meladonna flying back.
"Nice work!" Marissa said with a smile.
"Thanks! Come on let's help everyone else!" Katie said as the girls headed off.
(Meanwhile)
Alistair was grinning showing his Dragon fangs. While Micheal shoulder his Hammer getting ready to swing it, as they stared at the Chaos Duo.
"Time to show them some power," Johan said to his partner who made a handsign.
"Byakugan!" Omaddon yelled as his eyes turned to a Black Coloured version of the Byakugan.
"So what Ross said was right, they did copy the Byakugan," Alistair said.
"Well let's see how a Pokemorph can measure to one of the best bloodlines...too bad it's being used by an Idiot." Micheal said with a smile.
"I know, maybe when this is over you can challenge one of the Konoha Hyuga's to a spar." Alistair said.
"Maybe," Micheal said.
"Tear them apart Omaddon," Johan said as Omaddon cracked his knuckles.
"Time for some Acupenture, Darkside Style!" Omaddon grinned.
"Wow, he could a word as long as Acupenture?" Micheal said with a grin as Omaddon growled.
(That's chapter six, next time, Alistair and Micheal take on Johan and Omaddon, can they fight the power of the Byakugan! Meanwhile Andy finds Alyssa.)
60. Extra: Alyssa's Rescue Part Seven
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
A Rescue Mission! Part Seven.
Magma Storm!
As Micheal jumped up he started swinging his hammer at Omaddon but with the Byakugan, Omaddon easily dodged the swings.
"Heh, too slow," Omaddon said when suddenly he turned around and barely dodged a dragon claw from Alistair.
"Then let me show you, Extremespeed!" Alistair yelled as he suddenly vanished. But everyone could hear multiple sounds as Sparks where being sounded.
"Twister!" Alistair yelled As he send the Powerful winds towards Omaddon.
"Shield!" A voice is heard as Johan appeared blocking the Twister.
"Ready?" Johan said with a smirk as Omaddon gave him a thumbs up.
"Looks like we have to divide and conquer," Alistair said.
"Alright!" Micheal said as he disappeared.
"Move!" Omaddon said as the two seperated avoiding Micheal's Hammer swing.
"You take the Wacko! I'll take dumbell!" Micheal said as he charged as Omaddon.
"Fine!" Alistair said as he charged at Johan.
"Take this Pokemorph!" Johan said sending his whip towards Alistair but he vanished again.
"Grr, come on out!" Johan said not noticing Alistair above him.
"Up here! Draco Meteor!!" Alistair yelled as the Rocks of Dragon Energy came raining down.
"Oh no!" Johan whispered as the attacks slammed into him causing him to slam into a wall.
(Meanwhile)
"Flamethrower!" Micheal yelled as he sent a stream of fire towards Omaddon. But he dodged again.
"Why don't you give up! You don't have enough speed to catch me!" Omaddon said with a smirk.
"I don't have to. If I hit EVERYWHERE!!! EARTHQUAKE!!!" Micheal yelled slamming his Hammer into the Ground!
"Grr! Not bad! But it's time for some Acupuncture!" Omaddon said as he went into a Jyuken stance.
"Grr, I can't believe you stoop so low to use a proud Fighting style like that!?" Micheal yelled as Omaddon charged at him.
"Have you forgotten I am a Darkside!" Omaddon said as He slammed the Attack at Micheal but he blocked it with his left arm. Causing it to go Limp. But he managed to slam his hammer into Omaddon sending the Darkside flying back.
"Gah!" Micheal said as he tried to get the feeling back into his arm.
"Heheh! Time I aim for a more important Part!" Omaddon said getting ready to hit the heart!
"I don't think so! VOLCANIC GROUDON!!" Micheal yelled as his armour covered his body.
"Try getting to my heart now!" Micheal yelled as he started to lift World Ender with only his right arm.
"Heh, your were slow, with both arms, I can't believe you still want to use a weapon like that!" Omaddon said. When suddenly he noticed something.
"Need some help?" A voice asked as Alistair appeared and with his left arm helped Micheal Life World Ender.
"I could," Micheal said as he started glowing Red. While Alistair became Kaze Rayquaza.
"Ready!" Alistair said as the two jumped.
"Yeah!" Micheal yelled as World Ender started glowing Green and Red.
"Magma!!!" Micheal yelled as suddenly a Wave of Magma Appeared trapping Omaddon.
"Storm!!" Alistair yelled as he sent a wave of Cold Air towards Omaddon causing the Magma to harden and trapping him.
"What!? No!" Omaddon yelled trying to get out.
"Finish him Micheal!!" Alistair yelled as he slingshot Micheal right towards Omaddon.
"Seismic Slam!!!" Micheal yelled as he swung his Hammer right at Omaddon sending him flying into a wall out cold!
"Hahah!" Micheal laughed as he high fived Alistair.
"Come on let's go!" Alistair said as the two of them headed the way they came.
(Meanwhile)
Andy had just appeared in the dungeon cells.
"Alyssa! Where are you!?" Andy yelled.
"Andy? Andy!" A voice yells.
"Alyssa!" Andy said as he saw in one of the cells still alive was Alyssa.
"Get me out!" Alyssa said.
"Right!" Andy said as he used Shadow Claw to Unlock the door.
"You guys came!" Alyssa said. As she hugged Andy.
"Yeah, let's go!" Andy said as a portal of Darkness appeared as the two of them headed in.
(Meanwhile back to battle)
Almost all the members of The Space Warrior's stared at the Chamegolems. All that was left was rubble.
"Well that was fun," Micheal said. As Marissa started using her water to help his disabled arm.
"Guys!" A voice is heard as they noticed Andy coming over with Alyssa.
"Alyssa!" Scarlet said.
"Thank you guys!" Alyssa said.
"Where Ross?" Andy asked. When suddenly they heard an Explosion.
"We have to head back!" Marissa said as they started leaving.
(That's part Seven. Next time, I face off with Drake so everyone else can escape. Can I take on one of the most powerful Darkside's by Myself?)
61. Extra: Alyssa's Rescue Part Eight
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
A Rescue Mission! Part Eight.
Ross vs Drake. Maximum Chaos.
"Hyperbeam!!" I yelled launching the Attack at Drake who easily dodged.
"Shadow Gun!" Drake yelled launching the Dark Attack, but I easily teleported away.
"You should know, to never take me on alone, Pokemorph!" Drake said with a grin.
"Then you don't know use Pokemorphs very well." I said as I vanished,
"Psycho Boost!" I yelled sending a Shockwave of Psychic Energy, but Drake quickly dodged it.
"Darkness Style: Acid Smog!" Drake yelled sending the Poisoned Smog.
"Hyperbeam!" I yelled using the energy from the beam to burn the Acid Smog.
"That all you got?" Drake said with a smirk.
"Not even close!" I said as the Yellow Life Aura appeared in my hands. As I disappeared.
"Bolt Jab!" I said as I landed Drake with Multiple Thunderpunches!
"Grr! Better but not good enough! Execute Spirit Evolution!" Drake yelled as he became Duskmon.
"Finally! Pokemon Limit!" I said becoming Deoxys. (Just a Deoxys)
"Let see you handle me now! Lunar Plasma!" Duskmon yelled as he tried to slash at Me. But I switched to Speed Mode and dodged easily.
"Hmm! Darkness Gaze!" Duskmon said launching beams of Darkness. But I changed into Defense mode.
"Mirror Coat!" I said as I glowed a purple colour sending the power right back with twice the force as it slammed into Duskmon.
"Gah! You sneaky little!" Duskmon growled. As I change to Attack Mode.
"Psycho Boost!" I yelled creating an Orb of Psychic and Cosmic Energy. Before launching it at Duskmon.
"Darkness Gaze!" Duskmon yelled as the attacks collided sending both of us back. I had turned back to human form, while Duskmon was still his digimon form, but badly injured.
"Time for Slide Evolution!" Duskmon said becoming Velgemon. While I got back up glowing Red in Colour.
"Time for my Evolution!" I said with a smirk as I became Chaos Deoxys. As I glowed.
"Feel the power!! AAHHH!! Of the Pokemorph RACE!!!" I yelled. As The Yellow Life Aura in my hands glowed.
"Chaos Control Maximum!!" I yelled as I simply vanished.
"Running away," Velgemon mocked when suddenly a huge force slammed into him, then again, and again.
"Gah! You think you can stop me!? Dark Vortex!!" Velgemon yelled creating the vortex forcing me to stop the Chaos Control Maximum.
"Grr!" I growled when suddenly a heard a noise.
"Ross! It's Marissa, we have Alyssa on board, get outta there!!" Marissa yelled. I quickly nodded before facing Velgemon.
"I would love to finish this! But I have friends to get back to!" I said as I glowed Purple.
"Chaos Rampage!!" I yelled as I vanished again.
"Marissa start taking off!" I yelled.
(Back on the Halberd)
"What about you?" Marissa asked when she felt a hand on her shoulder.
"What about me?" I asked with a smirk. As she nearly had a Heart Attack.
"Get us outta here!" I yelled as the Halberd took off and blasted off to safety.
(Back on Omega Mountain)
Velgemon growled before turning back to Drake.
"Next time," Drake growled as all his Darksides got back up.
"Sorry for failing you Drake!" All four said as he sighed.
"It's fine, we got what we wanted, for now rest, Johan tell Anti-Wormtail to prepare the Warp Portal for Poketopia." Drake said as he walked off.
(Back on the Halberd)
Alyssa was sleeping her room again, while we where all healing.
"That was tough!" Micheal said still trying to get the feeling back in his Left Arm.
"Hey we survived what the Author Fighters have always done," Alistair said with a grin.
"We where successfull in our Mission!" Omega said repairing some Dents. While Scarlet was simply sitting away from everyone.
"For no let's return to L.A. We deserve a Vacation," I said as the Halberd. Kept flying.
(There is the final part. I don't have any more Mini-Series right now, if anyone wants me to do any ok. For now I will work on Clash of Deitys.)
62. Extra: Kabu the Emperor Beetle! Part One
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Kabu the Emperor Beetle. Part One.
We find ourselves in a forest where we see a Combee flying nervously through the forest. When suddenly a Green Blur dashed around it.
"Com...bee," It said nervously, as three more Green Blurs passed by.
"Combee!" It said turning around, when it saw nothing it turned around but bumped into something of Red Colour as it looked up, a Scizor was standing there.
"Scizor!!" The Scizor yelled causing the poor Combee to fled in fear dropping what looked like some Hexagons of Honey.
"Scyther!" Another Pokemon voice is heard as Four Scyther appeared and gather around the Honey.
"Scizor!" Scizor chuckled as the Scyther finished the honey.
(Meanwhile)
We find Hinaten and Hikari doing some Pokemon training.
"Kai use Night Slash!" Hikari said as her Absol jumped up and prepared it's attack.
"Block with Megahorn Kabu!" Hinaten said as her Heracross jumped up and blocked the Night Slash with a Megahorn.
"Your Heracross has gotten strong Hina-chan," Hikari said with a smile as Kai landed.
"Thanks for the Kind words Kari-nee!" Hinaten said as Kabu landed as well.
"Now let's kick things up a no....!" Hikari was about to say. When a Cry stopped them.
"Combee!" A voice yells as Kabu suddenly faced the sounds direction and took off.
"Kabu! Wait!" Hinaten said.
"Let's follow," Hikari said as they both ran after Kabu.
(Meanwhile)
Another Combee was being cornered by a Scyther.
"Scyther!" The Mantis Pokemon yelled. Just as it was about to attack. Kabu suddenly fly out of nowhere and attacked Scyther. Knocking the Mantis Pokemon away.
"Heracross!" The Single Horn Pokemon cried as Hikari and Hinaten came onto the scene.
"What a Scyther?" Hinaten said as Hikari noticed the Combee.
"Kabu was protecting this Combee," Hikari said. As Kabu charged at Scyther and with a strong Tackle sent the Scyther flying away.
"Alright Kabu!" Hinaten cheered.
"Combee," The Honey Comb pokemon flying over to Kabu.
"Heracross?" Kabu said.
"Combee!" Combee said as it started flying towards something, Kabu along with Hinaten and Hikari followed
(Meanwhile)
The Scyther suddenly landed on the ground badly hurt as the Scizor from before showed up infront of him.
"Scy...ther," It said before collasping. (Hera...cross!)
"Scizor!" The Scizor growled. (They'll pay!)
(Tha's Part One of this Two parter! Next time, Hinaten and Hikari find a tree filled with Combee too scared to deliver their nectar to the Amber Castle. So the Girls along with Kabu make a plan to handle Scizor and the Scyther)
63. Extra: Kabu the Emperor Beetle! Part Two
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Kabu the Emperor Beetle. Part Two.
As the girls and Kabu followed the Combee the Honey Comb Pokemon stopped at a huge tree it was at least the size of the Statue of Liberty!
"Wow," Hinaten said as the Combee flew up.
"Let's go!" Hikari said as she brought out her wings and flew after the Combee. Hinaten hopped onto Kabu's back who flew up too.
"I can't believe how big this tree is?" Hinaten said.
"Look there is an opening," Hikari said as they followed the Combee into the Opening.
"Amazing," Hinaten whispere as Inside where a whole group of Combees flying all around carrying nectar.
"Combee, combee," The Combee they followed said. (This is where we gather the nectar!)
"So you bring collected nectar here?" Hikari asked as the Combee nodded.
"Combee, com,bee, bee com!" Combee said. (But, that Scizor and his Scyther are stopping us from getting to the Amber Castle!)
"Don't worry we'll help you," Hinaten said as Kabu nodded.
"Wait I have an Idea." Hikari said.
(A while later)
Hikari along with five Combee flew southwards, which didn't go unnoticed by Scizor and his now Three Scyther since the other one was still hurt.
"Sci, Scizor!!" Scizor yelled as the three Scyther chased after them.
"Looks like they took the bait," Hinaten said as she, Kabu and the rest of the Combees prepared to fly.
"Ok Kabu, you drop me off as soon as you can, and escort the Combee to the Amber Castle!" Hinaten said as the Pokemon took off. Which didn't also go unnoticed.
"Scizor!" Scizor said taking off after them.
(Meanwhile)
Hikari and the Five Combees appeared in a clearing just as the Scyher appeared.
"Oh no, you caught us, what shall we do," Hikari said in a faking tone, Just as all the Combee disappeared in puffs of smoke. Causing all the Scyther to stop in shock.
"The Wonders of Shadow Clones and Transformation, oh and look behind you," Hikari said.
"Ninetales!" A cry is heard as the Scyther turned around and got burnt by Kurama's flames.
"(giggle) Great job Kurama, we better head after Hinaten and Kabu," Hikari said as she hopped onto the Ninetales back who quickly dashed back the way they came.
(Meanwhile)
Kabu had just dropped Hinaten onto the ground,
"Good Luck Kabu!" Hinaten said.
"SCIZOR!!" A voice yells as Kabu turns to see Scizor flying towards them.
"Scizor!" Hinaten said as the Pokemon flew towards the Combee.
"Heracross!" Kabu yelled flying in the way. But Scizor kept charging.
"Kabu look out!!" Hinaten yelled as Scizor slammed into Kabu sending the Single Horn Pokemon to the Ground.
"Kabu are you alright?" Hinaten said as she rushed over just as Kurama and Hikari appeared.
"Hinaten!" Hikari said when they heard voices Scizor was lunging at the Combee swarm which where brey avoiding him. Just as Hikari and Hinaten noticed Kabu trying to get up.
"Kabu...you did your best, maybe your too hurt to help them now?" Hinaten said as Kabu started getting up.
"Heracross," Kabu said.
"Kabu?" Hinaten said.
"HeraCROSS!!" Kabu yelled as he somehow started to glow.
"WHAT!?" Hinaten said.
"That's Impossible!?" Hikari said as Heracross started to change. He got a little bigger, his Horn became more Spear like and when the glowing stopped his Armour was now Yellow instead of Blue. (This Idea belongs to me, all other Pokemon related things belong to GameFreak!)
"HERALORD!!" The New Pokemon roared.
"Kabu?" Hinaten said as Hikari brought out a Pokedex.
"Scanning...Pokemon Entry Found, Heralord, the Hercules Beetle Pokemon. With it's much stronger wings it can fly faster than any bug pokemon and it's Horn can Puncture even Hardened Steel!" The Dex said.
"Heralord, lord...heralord," Kabu said pointing to his back.
"You want me to come with you?" Hinaten asked.
"Hera!" Kabu nodded.
"Well I'm ready to battle Scizor if you are?" Hinaten said as she jumped onto Kabu's back bringing out Luffy as well.
"Let's go/Chimchar!!" Both Hinaten and Luffy cheered as in a small gust of wind Heralord too off.
"Heralord!!" Kabu roared getting Scizors attention who quickly flew towards Kabu.
"Kabu use Air Slash!!" Hinaten said as Kabu sent a wave of wind slamming into Scizor.
"Nice work! Now MegaHorn!!" Hinaten said as Kabu suddenly in a huge burst of Speed slammed into Scizor with his horn.
"Now lets finish it off! Ready Luffy?" Hinaten said as Luffy hopped over onto Kabu's horn and jumped towards Scizor.
"Flame Wheel!" Hinaten said as in midair Luffy slammed the wheel of Fire Into Scizor and Kabu caught Luffy after he was done.
"Great Work! Luffy! Now go Pokeball!" Hinaten said as she threw a Pokeball as Scizor but it managed to knock the Pokeball back.
"No good!" Hinaten said as Scizor somehow recovered and faced off with Kabu again who growled.
"Heracross!" A voice is heard as suddenly Kabu saw Three Heracross fly over causing Scizor to stop.
"Heralord!!" Kabu yelled (Get lost!!)
"Scizor!" Scizor said as he flew off.
"Hahah! So long Scizor!" Hinaten said.
(A little later)
We find Hinaten, Hikari and Kabu facing the Three Heracross who helped.
"Heracross!" The One in the middle said. (We will protect this place)
"Heralord, lord," Kabu said. (Good, Luck)
"Wow this is great I got a newly discovered Pokemon!" Hinaten cheered.
"Com..bee," A voice is heard as they turn to see a Combee fly over and face Hinaten with a smile.
"It also looks like a new Pokemon too." Hikari said as Combee nodded.
"Ok, welcome to the team," Hinaten said as she put Combee into a Pokeball.
"You have become a great trainer Hinaten," Hikari said with a smile as she returned Kurama.
"Thank you Kari-nee," Hinaten said as she returned Kabu.
(That's Part Two and Final! That's all for now,)
64. Extra: Unlikely Help! Part One
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Unlikely Help! Part One.
Hinaten going solo!
We find ourselves on an ordinary where we see Hinaten walking along it she was also carrying a duffel bag.
"(Sighs) I have to thank Otou-san for getting Kaa-san to agree to this," Hinaten said. As she continued to walk she suddenly brought out Kabu's Pokeball.
'Heralord...a brand new Pokemon,' Hinaten thought. When suddenly she heard barking.
"Houndour!!" A voice howls as suddenly appearing on the road was a Houndour, but it was different, it had Blue Fur instead of Black.
"A Shiny Houndour!" Hinaten said as she was about to bring out Kabu when she stopped.
"Time for the New Girl to have her fun, come on Bebe!!" Hinaten said bringing out her new Combee.
"Combee use Gust Attack!!" Hinaten said as the Honey Comb Pokemon sent a blast of wind towards the Houndour, but it held it's ground.
"Houndour!!" He growled before firing a Flamethrower.
"Dodge it!" Hinaten said as Bebe flew away from the flames which gave the Houndour the chance to get away.
"Hey!" Hinaten said as she and Bebe chased after it. But when they made it to a clearing the Houndour was gone.
"Rattata's!!" Hinaten said as Bebe lowered it's head.
"It's alright, that Houndour is the one who ran," Hinaten said with a smile as she returned Bebe. Not noticing the Houndour watching her.
"Dour," He growled
(A little later)
"Hmmhmhmmhmm," Hinaten hummed a tune as she walked down a path.
"Pikachu Thunderbolt!" A voice is heard.
"Huh?" Hinaten said as she walked a little more ahead to see non other than Ash, Brock and Dawn along with all of their Pokemon either training, eating or other things.
"Well this is a suprise, hey Ash! Brock! Dawn!" Hinaten called out getting the attention of the three of them.
"Hey Hinaten!" Dawn said walking over.
"How have you been doing?" Ash asked.
"I've gotten better after you guys helped me catch Robin, I managed to get a Contest Ribbon and the Coal Badge!" Hinaten said with a smile.
"Wow thats great," Brock said as he was cooking food.
"Infact...Hey Ash how about a three on three battle!" Hinaten said. As Ash grinned.
"Alright! Let's go!" Ash said as He and Hinaten took battle positions.
"Best Two out of three ok!" Hinaten said as Ash nodded.
"Fine with me! Now go Gliscor!" Ash said bringing out the Fly Scorpion Pokemon.
"Ok go Luffy!" Hinaten said bringing out her Chimchar!
"Chimchar!" Luffy said as he grinned.
"Alright Begin!" Brock said.
"Gliscor use X Scizzor!" Ash said as Gliscor jumped up and glided straight to Luffy.
"Dodge it and use Flame Wheel!" Hinaten said as Luffy jumped over Gliscor before charging at Gliscor.
"Steel Wing!" Ash said as Gliscor countered with Steel Wing. Sending both Pokemon down.
"Flamethrower!" Hinaten said as Luffy sent a stream of Fire at Gliscor knocking it out.
"Gliscor is unable to battle Chimchar wins!" Brocks said. As Ash and Hinaten returned their Pokemon.
"Great work Gliscor," Ash said.
"Awesome Luffy," Hinaten said as they both brought out their next pokemon.
"Buizel I choose you!" Ash said bringing out the Sea Weasel Pokemon.
"Bui, bui!" Buizel growled as he folded his arms.
"Go Bebe!" Hinaten said bringing out Combee.
"Combee!" Bebe cried as she hovered.
"Buizel Water Gun!" Ash said as Buizel sent a blast of Water towards Bebe.
"Power Gem!" Hinaten said as Bebe sent a barrage of Glowing Rocks blocking the Water Gun.
"Now Psybeam!" Hinaten said as Bebe sent a Beam of Psychic Energy.
"Dodge then Sonicboom!" Ash said as Buizel dodged the Psybeam before hitting Bebe with a Sonicboom!
"Bebe! Quick Gust attack!" Hinaten said as Bebe recovered and sent a Gust of Wind at Buizel.
"Aqua Jet!" Ash said as Buizel quickly gather water and slammed the Aqua Jet into Bebe knocking her out.
"Combee is unable to battle Buizel wins," Brock said.
"Great Work Bebe," Hinaten said returning Bebe.
"Way to go Buizel!" Ash said returning Buizel. Before glancing at Pikachu.
"Ready buddy?" Ash asked.
"Pika!" Pikachu nodded as he walked forward.
"Alright! Time for my Star Player! Kabu! Come on out!" Hinaten said as Kabu appeared.
"Heralord!!" Kabu roared.
"Heralord!?" Ash said as Dawn brought out her Pokedex.
"Heralord, the Hercules Beetle Pokemon and the Evolved Form of Heracross, it's powerful wings allow it to fly faster than any Bug Pokemon and it's horn is strong enough to puncture even Hardened Steel." The Pokedex said.
(Meanwhile)
In some bushes nearby We find Jessie, James and Meowth of Team Rocket just waking up from a nap.
"Great we fall asleep and the twerps get into a battle," James said.
"Wait what's that," Jessie said pointing at Kabu.
"Looks like a Buffed up Heracross," Meowth said.
"A Rare Pokemon," James said.
"Two for one, we grab Pikachu and That new Pokemon too." Jessie said.
"Righto!" Meowth and James cheered as suddenly out popped.
"Wobbuffet!!" Wobbuffet cried out.
(That's Part One of this three Parter! Next time, Hinaten and Ash begin the third match but get interruptted and Hinaten gets seperated from Ash and Co. But meets another Trainer.)
65. Extra: Unlikely Help! Part Two
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Unlikely Help! Part Two.
Seperated.
"Kabu use Air Slash!!" Hinaten said as Kabu sent a slash of Wind towards Pikachu.
"Dodge then Thunderbolt!" Ash said as Pikachu avoided the Air Slash and fired a Thunderbolt.
"Dodge it!" Hinaten said as Kabu in a burst of speed avoided the Thunderbolt.
"Iron Tail!" Ash yelled as Pikachu jumped up and prepared an Iron Tail.
"Block with Megahorn!" Hinaten said as Kabu countered with Megahorn.
"Woah, that Heralord is really strong!" Dawn said as both Pokemon landed on the ground.
"Yes, but I thought Heracross can't evolve," Brock said.
"Let's win this Pikachu!" Ash yelled as Pikachu charged at Kabu who charged back. When suddenly a huge net suddenly appeared outta nowhere catching Kabu and Pikachu.
"What the!?" Hinaten said when suddenly laughing could be heard.
"Listen is that a voice I hear," A voice is heard. Reveaing Jessie
"It speaks to me loud and clear," Another voice is heard. Revealing James.
"On the wind!" Jessie said.
"Pass the Stars!" James saids.
"We'll be there!" Meowth said.
"Bringing Chaos at a Breakneck pace!" Jessie said.
"Dashing hope and putting fear in it's place!" James said.
"Jessie!" Jessie said.
"James!" James said.
"Meowth that's a name!" Meowth said.
"Putting the Do gooders in there place!" Jessie said.
"We're Team Rocket!" James said.
"And We're in your face!!" All three said.
"Wobbuffet!" Wobbuffet said.
"Mime, mime!!" Mime Jr. said. As Kabu and Pikachu where trying to get out of the net.
"Grr not you guys," Ash said as Hinaten seemed to be thinking. Before she blinked.
"Oh Team Rocket, that group of crooks who Otou-san said are complete goof balls," Hinaten said causing Team Rocket to Anime-Drop.
"Grr! How Dare you brat!!" Jessie said.
"Don't you respect your elders!" James said.
"Well you are old, but your not Elders," Hinaten said her eyes becoming Yellow.
"OLD!!!???" Jessie yelled causing James and Meowth to back away! When suddenly Hinaten glowed.
"What the!?" Everyone yelled.
"Duo Mewtwo!" Hinaten said becoming her Pokemorph Limit.
"How did you!?" Ash, Brock and Dawn said as Hinaten stared at the Balloon.
"Not even a challege!" Hinaten said as she suddenly jumped up.
"Hmph!" She simply said as she slashed the net causing it to release Pikachu and Kabu, Hinaten quickly returned Kabu while Ash caught Pikachu on his way down.
"Hyperbeam!" Hinaten yelled as she fired the beam of energy at Team Rockets balloon sending them flying,
"Not even in a Fanfiction can we win!!" Jessie whined.
"Jessie Fourth Wall Breaking!" James said.
"Well lets do this right," Meowth said.
"Team Rockets Blasting Off Again!!" They yelled. Back with everyone else the Explosion from the Balloon had sent Hinaten flying back a good distance.
"Hinaten!" All three trainers yelled as they ran the way Hinaten went.
(Meanwhile)
Hinaten had just landed in a clearing a bit hurt but Alive, just as someone walked onto the scene. This was none other than Paul!
"Hmph," He simply said as his Torterra walked forward and gently put Hinaten on the pokemon's back.
"Let's head back," Paul said as Torterra followed him.
(Next time! Hinaten wakes up in Pauls Campsite and after healing her arm, is about to head off when an Old Friend appears...or an Old Pokemon,)
66. Extra: Unlikely Help! Part Three
Adventures of the Space Warrior's.
Unlikely Help! Part Three.
Hinaten's new Pokemon!
"Uhh..." Hinaten moaned as she started waking up. But she saw herself in a campsite an Ursaring, Weavile, Honchcrow, Magmar, Electabuzz and Torterra where around the Campsite either sleeping or training. She also noticed her arm in a sling, she could already sense Mewtwo Hinaten fixing the damage.
"So your awake?" A voice is heard as she sees Paul simply watching the training next to the Torterra.
"Yeah, thanks for the help," Hinaten said as she stood up. Before bringing out her Pokeball.
"I better check on Kabu," She said as she brought out Kabu.
"Heralord?" The Hercules Beetle Pokemon said as he saw his trainer hurt.
"I'm alright thanks for the worry," Hinaten said as Kabu smiled before Hinaten returned him.
"What was that?" Paul asked.
"That was Heralord the evolved form of Heracross!" Hinaten said with a smile.
"Hmm, it looked strong," Paul said with a smirk.
"Yeah, beat a Scizor easily!" Hinaten said.
(A little later)
"Thanks for the help bye!" Hinaten with her now healed arm started heading back.
"I just hope Ash and Everyone where not too worried?" Hinaten said.
"Dour!" A familiar voice growled.
"Huh?" Hinaten said as suddenly jumping outta the bushes was the same Houndour from before!
"Houndour!!" The Dark Pokemon barked taking a fighting stance.
"So now you want to fight, alright go Luffy!!" Hinaten said bringing out Luffy.
"Chimchar!" Luffy cried out as he took a stance.
"Let's do this!!" Hinaten said as Houndour charged at Luffy.
"Dodge then scratch!!" Hinaten said as Luffy jumped away and hit Houndour with a stratch attack pushing the Dark/Fire Type Pokemon Back!
(Meanwhile)
Ash, Dawn and Brock where still looking for Hinaten.
"Hinaten!!" Dawn yelled.
"Staravia!" A pokemon's voice is heard as Ash's Staravia showed up.
"Did you find her?" Ash asked Staravia nodded and flew off with Ash and Co. In close pursuit.
"Look!" Brock said as they noticed Luffy and Houndour battling with Hinaten nearby.
"Hinaten!" Dawn said.
"Hi guys, sorry I have to finish this! Use Brick Break!!" Hinaten said as Luffy hit Houndour with a powerful brick break sending him down.
"Go Pokeball!" Hinaten yelled sending the Pokeball and Capturing Houndour.
"Alright! I got a Houndour!!" Hinaten cheered as did Luffy.
"Way to go Hinaten!" Dawn said.
"Yeah great catch!" Ash said.
"Pika!" Pikachu cheered.
"Thanks guy's!" Hinaten said as she stared at her new Pokemon.
(That's Part Three and Final Part! Anyone want Requests I'll do them!)
67. Extra: Trip down Memory Maze! Part One
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
Trip for Memories! Part One!
We find ourselves once again on board the Halberd where we see Myself and Andy so bored we decided to do a staring contest.
"I'm not going to blink!" I said.
"Neither will I...!" Andy yelled when suddenly.
"Otou-san! Andy-san!!" A voice yelled causing Andy to blink in surprise.
"Ha! I win!" I said with a smile as we both face Hinaten.
"Hey, Hina-chan, what's wrong?" I asked.
"I want to know," Hinaten said nervously.
"Know what?" Andy asked.
"I want to know what happened to me," Hinaten said.
"You want to know your real Parents?" I asked.
"Yes," She whispered.
"Well I guess we can help," Andy said.
"Really thank you!" Hinaten said with her eyes glistening.
"Your going to have to sleep for us to do this, Andy?" I asked as he walked forward and made eye contact with Hinaten.
"Hypnosis," Andy said as he sent a wave of Hypnotic power towards Hinaten causing the Pokemorph to fall asleep, Me and Andy quickly put her on her bed.
"Let's do this," I said as I glowed Purple while Andy glowed Black. Before we both entered Hinaten's mind not noticing a Spirit Watching us.
"So it is time," The Spirit said before following the two of us.
(Hinaten's mindscape)
As Both Me and Andy appeared inside Hinaten we saw ourselves in a room on one side was a Pink Themed Room and Purple Themed on the other.
"I guess this is her Mew and Mewtwo Persona's room," I said we both noticed neither Hinaten was around.
"So what now," Andy said.
"Maybe I can help," A voice is heard as we turned around.
"Mewtwo!" I said as the Pokemon Spirit of Mewtwo appeared.
"I wanted to show you what happened to her," Mewtwo said as suddenly a door appeared on it was the symbol on the Duo Medallion.
"This way," Mewtwo said as he floated over to the door with Me and Andy following him, after a quick flash of light we both saw our Surrounding and I sighed.
"You've gotta be kidding me!!" I yelled as we where in a Maze almost exactly like the mindscape of Yami Yugi!
"This is her memories!!?" Andy said looking over the edge.
"It had to be like Yami's! This is going to take forever!!" I yelled. As we heard chuckling.
"I enjoy that," Mewtwo said as he appeared infront of us.
"Watch yourself!" I said.
"Ok, follow me, I know the way," Mewtwo said as the three of us walked away.
(That's Part One! Next time Mewtwo shows Me and Andy Hinaten's memories which also are revealed to Hinaten!)
68. Extra: Trip down Memory Maze! Part Two
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
Trip for Memories! Part Two!
We find Mewtwo, Myself and Andy walking along a path along it where mutiple doors.
"So, are all of these?" I asked.
"Yes, these are all memories of Hinaten's, but I must show you this one," Mewtwo said pointing to another door.
"Ok...Andy you first," I said as the Darkrai Pokemorph growled.
"Fine! Here goes!" Andy said opening the door and a flash of light covered the three of us as we found ourselves in a field.
"Where are we?" I asked.
"This is Hinaten's childhood, if you want to see her parents look over there," Mewtwo said as he pointed to our lefts before disappearing.
"Hey where'd you...!" I said.
"Uh Ross?" Andy said.
"What?" I said looking where he was and my eyes widened.
"Holy Arceus!" I said as we both saw a Mew and Mewtwo, to our shock the Mewtwo was holding a baby with a VERY familiar head of hair.
"Hinaten's parents where a Mew and Mewtwo!?" We both yelled. Suddenly a flash of light appeared again and we saw ourselve in the same area but we Saw Mew playing with a Five Year Old Hinaten, with Mewtwo watching.
"I'll catch you Kaa-san," Hinaten said in a baby tone trying to catch Mew. Who was hovering around using her tail as a toy.
"Heheh, come on Hinaten-chan, you can do this," Mew said with a smile when suddenly Hinaten started to float up before the floating stopped and she bounced on the ground giggling.
"Did you see that," Hinaten asked as Mew floated over and hugged Hinaten.
"We sure did," Mew said as Mewtwo smiled.
"Your powers are surfacing," Mewtwo said as Hinaten tried floating again and managed to float up til she was eye to eye with Mewtwo before giving him a hug.
"Thanks to you and Kaa-san, Otou-san," Hinaten said. Me and Andy smiled as another flash of light appeared we found ourselves in a new area a house was seen as inside was Mew and Mewtwo with a 9 year old Hinaten sleeping suddenly a knocking is heard as Mew opens the door to see a familiar Pokemorph.
"Emily?" I said. As we continued to watch.
"I am sorry to tell you this but the Sacred Guard have arrived," Emily said as Mew looked down while Mewtwo put his hand on the smaller Pokemon's shoulder.
"We knew this would happen, Emily can you prepare a time portal, She is not safe here," Mewtwo said as Emily nodded.
"Why did it have to come to this," Mew said as she floated over to Hinaten with Mewtwo close behind.
"This is the worst case scenario, we have to take her to the past, while sealing away her memory, until she finds someone to take care of her," Mewtwo said as Mew looked at Hinaten when she started singing softly.
**Constant as the stars above
Always know that you are loved
And my love shining in you
Will help you make your dreams come true
Will help your dreams come true **
**The lamb lies down and rests it head
On its mother's downy bed
Dolphin plays in the moonlight's glow
And butterfly dreams of a violet rose
Dreams of a violet rose **
**I'll cradle you in my arms tonight
As sun embraces the moonlight
The clouds will carry us off tonight
Our dreams will run deep like the sea
Our dreams will run deep like the sea **
**Constant as the stars above
Always know that you are loved
And my love shining in you
Will help you make your dreams come true
Will help your dreams come true.**
"It's ready," Emily said as Mew finished as Mewtwo picked up Hinaten and gave her to Emily who jumped into the portal with Hinaten.
Suddenly another flash of light appeared and Me and Andy found ourselves outside the door we entered as Mewtwo appeared again with his head lowered.
"Now you know what happened. Because of this, Hinaten will know what happened as well." Mewtwo said as I nodded.
"Let's go, she need comfort for this," I said to Andy as the two of us left as Mewtwo smiled.
"Thank you for watching over my Daughter," He said before disappearing.
(Outside Hinaten's mind.)
As Me and Andy appeared outside we both noticed Hinaten awake and teary eyed.
"Hinaten," I said as she started sobbing before tackling me giving me a hug.
"Thank you Otou-san," She said. Before letting go and walked away. I was about to follow her but Andy stopped Me.
"Let her be, she needs time to reflect," Andy said as I nodded.
(That's Part Two! Next time, Hinaten heads to a beach to think over her new memories, as she does she finds a new companion.)
69. Extra: Trip down Memory Maze! Part Three
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
Trip for Memories! Part Three!
We find Hinaten walking along a beach with a forlong look on her young face.
"My Parents had to protect me," She said as she sat down.
"But why did they have to seal away my memory," She said as she sniffed.
"Krrkre," A voice is heard as suddenly scuttling nearby was a Krabby but it was Yellow in colour.
"(Sobs)" Hinaten sobbed as she was about to cry when she saw bubbles floating around her.
"Huh?" She thought as she saw the Krabby who smiled.
"Krrkee," The Krabby said. Before making more bubbles. Which hovered over the sea causing them to sparkle.
"So beautiful," Hinaten whispered before looking at the Krabby who scuttled over.
"Thank you, I know why, they wanted to me to have a new life, where I could be safe, I'll see them again," Hinaten whispered as she stood up but caused one of her Pokeballs to fall out of a pocket.
"Krrkrr," The Krabby said before touching the Pokeball with it's claw causing it to be captured in.
"Oh," Hinaten said as she picked it up.
"I better head back," She said before walking back.
(Meanwhile)
Marissa was putting up some decorations for some reason.
"Ok, now Ross, hows the cake?" Marissa asked.
"Oh, Kirby's handling that." I said.
"Then go in there and make sure he dosen't EAT IT!" Marissa said as I went in a sound of fighting suddenly is heard as I walked out carrying a done cake.
"Got it," I said putting it on the table.
"Ok, now we're all done," Marissa said.
"She's coming!" Micheal yelled.
"Quick Hide!" Marissa yelled as we turned off the light and hid.
"Hello!" Hinaten called out as she walked in and turned the lights on.
"SURPRISE!!" We all yelled causing Hinaten to gasp and smile.
"A Party!" Hinaten said. As Marissa and Me smiled.
"We know how bad you must have felt so we...I mean Marissa came up with this," I said as Hinaten teared up again.
"Thank you!" She cried hugging Me and Marissa sobbing.
"It's ok," Marissa said in a soothing tone.
"We'll always be here to help you," I said as we hugged back. Micheal was about to say something but Omega clamped his mouth shut.
'I don't care what happened I have friends and family to help me, Ross-Otou-san, Marissa-kaa-san and Hikari-nee-san,' Hinaten thought while smiling.
(That's Part Three! Now just to say this if you want to do request it must be connected to either Pokemon or Author Fighter related things. Such as Hinaten's extra's where she became a Pokemon Trainer, or the eight part Alyssa's rescue! I can also focus on my team alone, where we either get new powers or members such as Alyssa the wish maker!)
70. Extra: A Pokemorph Date! Part One
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
A Date of fun! Part One!
We find ourselves onboard the Halberd where we see Hareta facing a Mirror on it was his Sky Form! (Just like Hinaten he has two persona's but he can't talk with his unless looking at a mirror.)
"Come on you can do this!" SF Hareta said.
"I know but I'm nervous," Hareta said.
"Listen, the town we stopped at has a fair, just ask her if she wants to go," SF Hareta asked.
"Ok, I'll try," Hareta said as he walked away.
(Meanwhile)
We find Hinaten brushing her hair in her room while humming, after recovering her memory, she was trying to become more helpful for everyone. When she heard a knocking.
"Come in," She said as Hareta walked in with a nervous look and blushing.
"Uh hi, Hinaten," He said smiling.
"Hareta-kun!" Hinaten said walking over and giving him a hug, as I was walking along the hall, I saw it and chuckled. As Marissa walked over.
"What's up Ross-kun," Marissa asked. As she saw Hinaten hugging a Red Hareta.
"Uh, Hinaten...I was wondering, the town we're in has a fair on, and I was wondering if you would like to go?" Hareta asked as Hinaten let go.
"Sure! Just let me get ready," Hinaten said as she reentered her room. As Hareta stood there, I walked over and placed my hand on his shoulder snapping him out.
"You ok," I asked.
"Yeah," Hareta said as he walked away.
"Oh and Hareta...if you don't look after her...," Marissa said in a sweet tone but both Hareta and Me shuddered.
"I hate that look," I whispered. As Hareta nodded before walking away.
(Meanwhile)
We find ourselves in Omega Mountain where Killer Rose or Ino, was walking along a path, after the fight against the Justice Soldiers, She was worried about Drake, he had not come out of his room, probably still angry about losing his arms. (Since no one knew Rasets had fixed that.)
"I have to help him, hmm, maybe if I round up some more Darksides. Maybe I can speed up Drakes plan to become king." She said. As she grinned and teleported away.
(Meanwhile)
In the Halberd lounge area, Hareta was looking nervous, since it was just a fair it wasn't anything elegant, so he decided to wear his usual clothes but more cleaner,
"Hareta-kun ready to go," Hinaten said as she walked over and Hareta blushed again. Hinaten was wearing some light make-up, she was wearing a Yukata and sandals.
"You...look lovely," Hareta said as Hinaten smiled. Hareta offered his arm as Hinaten took and the two walked out.
"Ah young puppy love," Marissa sighed as Micheal chuckled.
"You sound like a Grandma!" Micheal said causing him to be kicked into a wall...again.
"How does he handle that?" Scarlet asked. Bringing out Caliburn.
"He's got a hard head," Metaknight said drawing Galaxia.
"Let's show him what you learned," Caliburn said.
"Come on Ross-kun," Marissa said dragging me to the entrance Hareta and Hinaten went out.
"Fine, but we don't interfere, we just keep an eye on them," I said as we followed after them.
"How much you wanna bet a major fight will happen?" Alistair asked Andy.
"I'm in!" Andy said shaking hands.
(That's Part One! Next time Hareta and Hinaten start to enjoy the fair, as Ross and Marissa watch them, unknown to the four Pokemorphs, Ino is in the city too.)
71. Extra: A Pokemorph Date! Part Two
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
A Date of fun! Part Two!
As Hareta and Hinaten walked along the path, Hinaten was smiling while Hareta was nervous.
'Ok calm down, just don't lose it,' Hareta said in his head as Hinaten suddenly dragged him over to a game.
"Aren't they just cute," Marissa said as the two of us decided to have some fun too. They Knew Hinaten could look after herself, so I managed to get Marissa to relax and have our own date.
"Yeah, well let's leave them be," I said as the two of us walked off to another area.
(Meanwhile)
On the Rooftops Ino was jumping from Roof to Roof looking for People with the potential to be Powerful but Loyal Darksides.
"Grr, no one yet," She said when she suddenly noticed Me and Marissa and quickly ducked down.
'Grr those Pokemorphs, if they discover me, I'll never get work done, I need a distraction!' She thought when she heard voices.
"Oww! Red, watch it!" A voice is heard as Ino looks down another side of the roof which was an Alley and saw four figures.
The First one who was the smallest, he was wearing a Red Helmet with two antennas, and a Red Jumpsuit, this is Voltar.
The Next one looked like a mad scientest, he had hair that looked shocked, a Blue Lab coat, Goggles and he had metal hands. This is Doktor Frogg.
The Next One was wearing a Green Jumpsuit had Orange Hair and goggles this is Red Menace.
The Last One looked like a cross with a Dog and Reptile named Doomageddon.
"Alright anything worth taking?" Voltar asked tapping his foot. As Red Menace took out...
"Uh I found this," He said bringing out a Toaster.
"Next," Voltar said as Ino smirked.
'Perfect!' She said as she jumped down, quickly catching the attention of all four of them.
"Alright missy, what do you want!?" Voltar said acting tough.
"Hmm, listen up, my Master requires your assitance in dealing with some heroes!" Ino said as Voltar raised an EyeBrow.
"Who's your master?" Voltar asked.
"Drake Darkstar!" Ino said causing Doktor Frogg to widen his eyes.
"THE Drake Darkstar!! The Darkside Menance and Sworn Enemy to the Author Fighters!!" Doktor Frogg yelled as Ino smirked and nodded.
"Hmm, I'm interested what does your master Require from us the League Of Super Evil!" Voltar said as Ino sweatdropped.
'LOSE?' She thought.
"Yes, you see Drake asked me to look through this town for Darksides to recruit, but an Author Fighter is in this town and I need someone to distract him," Ino said as Voltar grinned.
'Heheh, this is our chance to get into the Big Leagues!!' Voltar thought before nodding.
"Ok deal! We'll handle this Author Fighter for you," Voltar said as Ino nodded.
"I must be off, the Author Fighter will be easy to find," Ino said before jumping away.
"She's good," Red Menace said as Doktor Frogg nodded.
"Ok team, let's get started!" Voltar said as the four of them walked off.
(Meanwhile in another part of town)
Hinaten and Hareta was sitting in a cafe, Hinaten was drinking some Juice while Hareta was having some as well.
"Uh, be right back, bathroom," Hareta said as he walked away. As Hinaten brought out her Cherrygrove Contest Ribbon and the Coal Badge.
"Ok, so I need to win four more ribbons and seven Gym Badges then I can make it to the Grand Festival and Sinnoh League!" Hinaten said with a smile not noticing two items appearing on the table before looking up.
"Huh Eggs?" She said as she noticed the first Egg was Pink in Colour with a Blue Bubbles on it and the Staff symbol of her Duo Medallion was on it, the Second Egg was Purple In Colour with Yellow Lightning Bolts on it and the sword symbol of her Duo Medallion on it.
"Wow, Pretty she said as she felt both feeling the warmth.
"I better look after these things," She said as she picked both up. Just as Hareta showed up.
"Hey Hina...uh, what's with the eggs?" Hareta asked.
"I don't know, I found them on the table, what's weird is that each one has one of the symbols as my Medallion," Hinaten said as Hareta did see the similiar looks.
(Meanwhile)
Me and Marissa where walking down a path not noticing LOSE watching them.
"So that's the Author Fighter? Let's get to work!" Voltar said but Frogg stopped him.
"Uh how are we going to distract him, these guys give Drake trouble," Frogg said.
"Simple, we just distract them for as long as possible!" Voltar said chuckling as Frogg sighed.
"This is going to hurt," Frogg said.
(That's Part Two! Next time LOSE to distract Ross and Marissa with Hinaten and Hareta helping out!)
72. Extra: A Pokemorph Date! Part Three
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
A Date of fun! Part Three!
As Hinaten and Hareta headed out of the Cafe, Hinaten carrying the two Eggs,
"Are you sure you don't want me to carry one?" Hareta asked.
"It's ok, let's find Otou-san and Kaa-san!" Hinaten said as the two stopped and saw something to their right.
"No Doomageddon! Get back!!" Frogg yelled but Doomageddon pounced on him and started to swallow him.
"No Doomageddon let him out!" Red Menace said pulling Frogg out.
"We should've gotten a cat instead of a Pan-dimensional Hellhound." Frogg muttered.
"Uh what are you doing?" Hareta asked.
'Blast Cover blown!' Voltar thought.
"We are the League of Super Evil! We're here on a little mission..." Voltar started to say but Frogg stopped him as he noticed the eggs Hinaten was holding
"Ohh chara eggs your one lucky girl. after all they..." Frogg said when Voltar glared at him.
"Hey are we here to talk about eggs or are we here to Dis... er prank those two!" Voltor said. Pointing at Me and Marissa.
"Not the eggs." Red Menace and Frogg said.
"Wait your going to prank my Mom and Dad!" Hinaten said stopping the LOSE.
"Oh, they're your parents," Voltar said. But Hinaten started glowing purple before facing Hareta.
"Hold these," She said giving him the Chara Eggs.
"Ok," Hareta said wise not to talk back to Duo Mewtwo.
"Uh Voltar, maybe we should get outta here, before we get hurt!" Frogg yelled.
"We're not going anywhere!!" Voltar yelled when suddenly all four of them where floating in the air.
"Wheee! We'e flying!" Red Menace said causing Voltar and Frogg to glare at him before Voltar turned to Hinaten.
"Alright! You can let us go now!!" Voltar said. But Hinaten grinned.
"Oh I will, but first you have a one way flight!" Hinaten said. As she glowed blue.
"I knew this was going to hurt!" Frogg said.
"Bye!" Hinaten said as the four of them where sent flying away.
(Just outside the town)
Ino was just leaving unfortunately noone had the right Darkside, so she was just heading back to Omega Mountain when she saw LOSE flying through the air.
"Hmm, time to head back!" She said before teleporting away.
(Back in the Town)
Hinaten and Hareta where showing the Chara Eggs to Me and Marissa.
"So you found these?" I asked.
"Yes, for some reason, I feel like these Eggs belong with me," Hinaten said. As I nodded.
"Well I think we've had enough fun for now, let's go home," I said.
"You two head to bed when we get back," Marissa said.
"Ok Kaa-san!" Hinaten said as she and Hareta headed back to the Halberd, Hinaten still carrying the Chara Eggs.
"You know you sounded like a good parent just now.," I said with a smile as Marissa kissed me.
"Yeah, well that's because I have you to help," Marissa said with a smile before we followed Hinaten and Hareta back to the Halberd.
(That's This Mini Series Done! The Next one will be about Hinaten's Chara Eggs hatching!)
73. Extra: Pokemorph Charas! Part One
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
Pokemorph Charas! Part One!
We find Hinaten sitting in her room watching her new eggs. It was late in the night though.
"So you two are Chara Eggs? I wonder what you two will be like?" Hinaten said with a smile before she yawned.
"Time for Bed Hinaten!" Marissa called.
"OK Kaa-san!" Hinaten called back as she climbed into her bed and fell asleep not noticing the Eggs glowing.
(The Next Day!)
"Hmm," Hinaten sighed as she woke up,
"Well Sleeping beauty has awakened," A voice is heard.
"Don't be rude," Another voice is heard.
"What the...?" Hinaten said before noticing the Eggs where gone.
"The Eggs! Where are they?" Hinaten said.
"Why we're here," The Same voice is heard as Hinaten turned around and see a table was two small figures both Girls.
The First one was wearing a Blue Jacket with a Blue Shirt Underneath and Purple Jeans along with White Gloves, she had Purple Hair done in a Ponytail, Yellow Eyes and also strapped on her back looked like a Mini version of the Duo Sword.
The Second one was wearing a Pink Dress similiar to Dawns Contest Dress, she also had Pink Hair, Green Eyes and she was holding a mini Duo Staff.
"Hi!" The Pink one said smiling as Hinaten looked at where the eggs where.
"Are you two, Charas?" Hinaten asked.
"Bingo give the kid a prize!" The Purple one said as the Pink one bonked her head with the Staff.
"Be Nice! I apolgise for Kasumi she can be a little rude. My name is Haruka, nice to meet you," Haruka said with a smile before bowing.
"Hi, my names Hinaten, so what do you two...?" Hinaten asked.
"We represent your Pokemon dreams, I represent your Dream of being a Pokemon Master, while Haruka represents your Dream of being a Top Coordinator!" Kasumi said.
"Ok..." Hinaten said as a voice is heard.
"Attention we will be landing in Canalave City! Prepare for landing!" Metaknight said as the Halberd began landing.
"Canalave City," Hinaten said as Kasumi and Haruka jumped onto her shoulders.
"Let's go then!" Kasumi said as Hinaten headed off.
(A Little Later)
"(Breaths in) The Ocean air, it's great!" Marissa said. As I smiled as Hinaten saw the sight as well. Along with Kasumi and Haruka.
"Well, well, a Pokemon Gym!" Kasumi said. Since only Children and people with Charas can see them, Kasumi and Haruka where Invisible.
"Yeah, been a while since I was in one," Hinaten said as she brought out her Coal Badge.
"So you won a Gym Battle?" Kasumi said.
"A Contest too?"Haruka said as she saw Hinaten's Contest ribbon.
"Yeah, but I never had a chance to take on another Gym or Contest," Hinaten said as Kasumi smiled.
"So what do you say we take on this one," Kasumi said with a smile as Hinaten smiled too.
"Yeah," Hinaten said as Me and Marissa walked over.
"So you going to take this one on?" Marissa asked as Hinaten turned around and nodded.
"Then Let's go," I said as we headed off to the gym.
(That's Part One! Next time Hinaten challenges Byron to a gym battle, can she beat his Steel Hard Pokemon?)
74. Extra: Pokemorph Charas! Part Two
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
Pokemorph Charas! Part Two!
As our three Pokemorphs headed into the Gym they saw it didn't look that different than Roarks, a Rocky Battlefield as they saw on the other side was a Bearded man, he was wearing basic clothes along with a cloak and carrying a shovel.
"So who is here to challenge Byron the Gym Leader!" Byron said as Hinaten walked forward with a Determined look on her face.
"I am here to challenge you for the Mine Badge!" Hinaten said as Byron noticed the Coal Badge.
"So you have defeated my son, Roark, no matter, let's see what you can do," Byron said as a Ref walked to the Edge of the Battlefield.
"This is a Three on Three Battle between Hinaten the challenger and Byron the Gym Leader will begin! Only the Challenger can make changes," The Ref said as Byron brought out his first Pokemon.
"Go Bronzor!" He said bringing out the Steel, Psychic Dual Type.
"Alright go for it Luffy!" Hinaten said bringing out Chimchar.
"Begin!!" The Ref said.
"Bronzor use Flash Cannon!" Byron said as Bronzor sent a blast of Light towards Luffy.
"Dodge then Flame Wheel!" Hinaten said as Luffy jumped over the Flash Cannon before spinning towards Bronzor.
"Iron Defense!" Byron said as Bronzor hardened it's defense.
"Figured, spin into Flame Drill!!" Hinaten said as Luffy spun fast slamming the drill of Fire into Bronzor sending it crashing even with the Iron Defense to help.
"Bronzor use Confusion!" Byron said as Bronzor got back up and sent Luffy back with a wave of Psychic Energy, Luckily Luffy didn't get confused.
"Let's finish this Flamethrower!" Hinaten said as Luffy fired a stream of Fire at Bronzor hitting it to the ground and knocking it out.
"Bronzor is unable to battle the winner is Chimchar!" The Ref said as Luffy grinned.
"Alright Luffy!" Hinaten cheered.
"Good Work Hinaten, let's go for two!" Kasumi said as Haruka nodded.
"Be careful he has to have bigger Pokemon!" Haruka said as Byron returned Bronzor.
"You did well and so did you Hinaten, now go Steelix!!" Byron said. Bringing out the Giant Steel Snake.
"GRROOOWW!!" Steelix roared.
"You just had to say he had Bigger Pokemon!" Kasumi said glaring at Haruka.
"Let's go Luffy!" Hinaten said as Luffy nodded.
"Begin!" The Ref said.
"Flamethrower!" Hinaten said as Luffy sent a stream of Fire again.
"Sandstorm," Byron said as Steelix created a Tornado of Sand stopping the Flamethrower.
"Oh no," Hinaten said as Luffy sweated.
"Iron Tail!!" Byron yelled as Steelix sent it's huge tail towards Luffy.
"Dodge then Flame Drill!" Hinaten said as Luffy jumped away before spinning a Flame Drill.
"Dragonbreath!" Byron said as Steelix sent a Blast of Coloured Fire at Luffy stopping the Flame Drill and sending Luffy to the ground and sparking.
"Oh no it's Paralysised!" I said.
"Iron Tail!" Byron said as Steelix with a swing of the tail sent Luffy crashing back and out.
"Chimchar is unable to battle! Steelix wins!" The Ref said as Hinaten returned Luffy.
"You did great, ok, Go Brago!!" Hinaten said bringing out her Houndour who growled at the bigger Steelix.
"Another Fire Type?" Byron said.
"Begin!" The Ref said.
"Flamethrower!" Hinaten said.
"Sandstorm!" Byron said as Steelix spun again creating another Sandstorm. Blocking the Flamethrower but as the Sandstorm stopped Steelix was gone. Leaving a Hole.
"It used Dig, Brago use your Sense to find it," Hinaten said as Brago glanced around but Kasumi noticed the hole.
"Hinaten the hole," Kasumi said as Hinaten noticed too and nodded. Just as Steelix suddenly burst out infront of Brago.
"Iron Tail!!" Byron yelled as Steelix was heading for Brago.
"Use Smog!" Hinaten said as Brago sent a cloud of smog towards Steelix, being a Steel Type, the move didn't damage him, but it gave Brago a cover.
"Now run straight ahead!" Hinaten said as Brago ran forward.
"Steelix Sandstorm!" Byron said as Steelix used Sandstorm to blow the Smog away. But Brago was gone.
"Now Brago's disappeared." Marissa said as Steelix tried to find it not noticing Brago behind him hiding in the hole.
"Now Flamethrower!" Hinaten called out as Brago sent a Blast of Fire hitting Steelix directly.
"Alright Direct hit!" I said.
"Quick back in the hole!!" Hinaten said as Brago ducked back in.
"That won't work again! Steelix Earthquake!!" Byron yelled.
"Quick get outta there!!" Hinaten said as Brago jumped up just as the Earthquake started, but no damage.
"Steelix! Iron Tail!!" Byron yelled as Brago landed.
"Quick jump again!" Hinaten called out as Brago tried to jump again. But Steelix managed to make a Glancing blow, but that was enough to send Brago crashing into a wall.
"Brago avoided a direct hit..." Marissa said.
"But is must be hurting!" I said as Brago struggled back up.
"Let's end this, Crunch!" Byron yelled as Steelix lunged forward.
"Use Smog to Evade!" Hinaten said as Brago sent a Cloud of Smoke before dodging but Steelix's crunch left a hole on the ground.
"If Steelix connect's?" Marissa said.
"Brago's done for!" I said.
"Come on Overheat!!" Hinaten yelled.
"Sandstorm!" Byron said as Brago sent a blast of extreme fire and heat towards Steelix who blocked with Sandstorm.
"Keep going!" Hinaten said. But Steelix was pushing forward.
"It's not working," Marissa said.
"No it is!" I said as Marissa noticed the Sandstorm turning Red.
"More Power!!" Hinaten yelled as Brago sent more power into the Overheat causing the Sandstorm to become a Fire Spin. When it finally died down Steelix was down.
"Steelix is unable to battle! Houndour wins!" The Ref said as Byron returned Steelix.
"Way to go Brago!" Hinaten cheered as Brago panted.
"Impressive Power, but prepare for this! Go Bastiodon!" Byron yelled bringing out the Armour Pokemon. Who roared.
"Begin!" The Ref said.
"Come on Brago Flamethrower!" Hinaten said as Brago managed to send a Flamethrower.
"Take Down!" Byron yelled as Bastiodon simply charged through!
"What!?" Hinaten yelled as Bastiodon slammed Brago sending him crashing back and out!
"Houndour is unable to battle! Bastiodon wins!" The Ref said as Hinaten returned Brago.
"That battle with Steelix took to much, thank you! This is FAR from Over! Kabu let's go!" Hinaten calling out Heralord.
"Heralord!!" Kabu roared as he stared down Bastiodon.
"This is going to be a Pure Power Battle," I said as Marissa nodded. Kasumi and Haruka looked at the Person the came from.
"Let's win this," Both said.
(That's Part Two! Next time The Battle of Power Begins as Kabu takes on Bastiodon! Can Hinaten win the Mine Badge?)
75. Extra: Pokemorph Charas! Part Three
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
Pokemorph Charas! Part Three!
"Kabu use Brick Break!" Hinaten said as Kabu jumped towards Bastiodon with his Right fist ready to slam.
"Use Iron Head!" Byron said as Bastiodon charged back with his Head glowing. As the attacks collided both where pushed.
"Who was the advantage?" Marissa asked.
"Hard to say, Bastiodon have great Defense, but Heracross's fighting attacks will be four times stronger," I said.
"So it's pretty even," Marissa said as I nodded.
"Heralord Megahorn!" Hinaten said as Kabu once again charged.
"Use Double Edge!" Byron yelled as Bastiodon collided with Kabu once agian Stalemate.
"On another note, Bastiodon have low Attack Power, so they can take damage but they are not that good at dishing it out." I said.
"But Kabu is good in Defense and Attack! So Hinaten has the Edge," Marissa said with a smile.
"She must be careful, if Byron taught Bastiodon Fire Attacks like Roark did for Rampardos, she could have trouble," I said.
"Use Brick Break!" Hinaten said as Kabu charged again hitting Bastiodon back.
"Hyperbeam!" Byron yelled as Bastiodon fired a beam.
"Dodge it!" Hinaten said as Kabu avoided the beam before flying over to Bastiodon who was tired from using Hyperbeam.
"Finish with Seismic Toss!" Hinaten said as Kabu lifted Bastiodon with great ease and flew up still carrying Bastiodon before spinning.
"Finish this!" Hinaten called out as Kabu threw Bastiodon down to the ground, as Kabu landed still on guard until everyone saw Bastiodon out.
"Bastiodon is unable to continue, the winner is Heralord and Hinaten!" The Ref said as Hinaten smiled as Kasumi and Haruka cheered.
"Alright Hinaten!" Marissa cheered as well. As I smiled.
'Way to go,' I thought.
"Bastiodon return, I'm proud of you," Byron said with a smile.
(Later)
"Since you defeated me, I award you the Mine Badge," Byron said as Hinaten took it.
"Thank you sir, Alright! The Mine Badge is mine!" Hinaten cheered along with her Pokemon and Charas.
"I hope you go far," Byron said before walking away.
"Well this was fun," I said as Marissa hugged Hinaten.
"Our little Trainer is getting stronger," Marissa said as Hinaten smiled.
"Not bad kid, you might make it to the top," Kasumi said. As Haruka once again bopped Kasumi with her staff.
"Congrats, now let's return, I need a bath," Haruka said as Kasumi chuckled.
"Let's go!" Hinaten said as she walked back to the Halberd along with Me and Marissa.
(That's Part Three and Done! My Next One is a Turn Back the Clock on how Marissa joined the Space Warrior's)
76. Extra: Turn Back the Clock! Marissa!
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
Turn Back the Clock Extra!
Marissa!
We find ourselves in a town where we see 5 Soldier Heartless walking around the deserted streets, people where hiding from them, none of the Heartless noticed a figure watching them.
"Ok, here we go, Aquos Kyorge," The Figure whispered as she was surrounded in a Blue Glow becoming Aquos Kyorge revealing it was Marissa. (Just so people know, Marssa could use Aquos Kyorge before meeting my team, but it was very draining on her, until Balance Rescue.)
"Ok Heartless, time to get washed away! Hydro Pump!" She yelled as she blasted all five away with high pressure water! Just as three Shadows appeared.
"Woah!" Marissa said as she spun kick all three away before firing a Water Pulse. After she was sure it was clear she released her transformation.
"Phew, that's this area clear," She said before jumping away.
(Meanwhile in another Area)
"So this town is having Heartless Problems?" I asked.
"Yes my scanners pinpointed Heartless movement in this place." Metaknight said just as a Neo Shadow Heartless appeared.
"Your right again," I said as we where about to attack it suddenly got blasted with Water.
"Woah," Alistair said.
"Alright I got another one!" Marissa cheered as she appeared before she saw us.
"Hi, what are you people doing here?" She asked.
"We heard there was a Heartless Problem, so we came to help out, Metaknight try and use the scanners to find the lead Heartless," I said as Metaknight nodded.
"No need, I can handle things here," Marissa said as I raised an Eyebrow.
"Really? But more People here means more help," I said as Metaknight suddenly appeared again.
"I found it, the Leader Heartless in near the Lake over there!" Metaknight said pointing at the Lake a good distance off, just as I noticed Marissa was gone.
"Oh no, that girl is gonna get herself killed! You three stay here and protect the town, I'll go after her!" I said before teleporting away.
(Meanwhile)
Marissa has just entered a clearing that showed the lake.
"Now where is it?" She said until she noticed above the lake was an Invisible Heartless but it looked about twice the size.
"Ok, Aquos Kyorge," She whispered as she transformed before looking up.
"Aquos Claws!" Marissa yelled as she jumped up high and slashed a huge gash on the Invisible.
'I got it...no way,' Marissa thought as she saw despite the Gash the Heartless was standing strong and it even looked like it was grinning before it slammed a fist into Marissa's gut sending the Pokemorph Crashing down, with the Heartless following, as it landed Marissa was down and had returned to Human as the Heartless walked over with it's Left Claw glowing Black.
'Stay away!' Marissa thought to tired to speak as the Heartless grabbed her by the throat with it's Right Claw.
'I guess...I wasn't strong...at all,' Marissa thought as she closed her eyes and a tear fell down as the Heartless was about to take her heart.
"HYPERBEAM!!!" A voice yelled as a Beam of Orange Energy came barreling in slamming into the Heartless sending it crashing back dropping Marissa who started coughing and gasping as I walked forward.
"I'll finish this for you," I said as the Heartless growled before charging at me. But I simply raised my hands and cut it to pieces with Psycho Cut!
"(Sobs) It hurts," Marissa moaned as the poor girl was curled up scared and hurt but Alive, as I walked over.
"Hold on," I said as I gently picked her up Bridal Style and teleported away.
(Back in the town)
Metaknight was just slashing a Shadow Heartless in half, before glancing around.
"All done," He said as He noticed Kirby walked over, done as well.
"Same here," Alistair said.
"I Guess Ross and Marissa must have gotten the Leader Heartess!" Metaknight said. Just as I arrived still carrying Marissa
"What happened?" Alistair asked.
"She learnt a painful lesson, the Heartless Leader is gone and so are the Rest I guess?" I asked seeing the empty streets.
"Yeah we're done, what about her?" Metaknight asked.
"We take her to the Halberd and help her heal up." I said as we walked off.
(Awhile Later)
We see Myself along with Kirby, Metaknight and Alistair packing up Supplies.
"Ok that's nearly everything, so let's get going," I said.
"Who said you could leave," A voice is heard as I turned around to see Marissa a little bandaged but smiling.
"With out me!" She said as I smiled.
"Welcome aboard," I said.
"This is Metaknight, Kirby and Alistair!" I said as my other members either nodded or waved.
"My name is Marissa, the Kyorge Pokemorph," She said with a smile as we climbed onboard.
"Space Warrior's let's move out!" I said as the Halberd took off and flew towards the next location!
(That's this Extra Turn Back the Clock done! If anyone wants me to do more requests please do so, just remember it must be either about my team, the Author Fighters or Pokemon?)
77. Extra: Darkside's Story! Part One!
(This is a Request from Darkmagicianmon)
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
A Darkside's Story!
Soldiers of Justice! Part One!
We find ourselves inside the HQ of the Society of Shadow's where Ozzy was lying down in his room, after Oldkid's threat, He showed Ozzy his weapon, and Immediatly Ozzy realised Oldkid would back up his threats so he was biding his time. When he heard knocking an growled a little before opening the door to see the Face of The Meta.
"What does he want now?" Ozzy asked. As the Meta growled.
"He wants to speak with you," The Meta said before walking away. Ozzy simply stood up and walked across the hallways with Missingo floating beside him.
"What now?" Missingo asked as Ozzy sighed.
"I don't know but atleast we can probably beat someone up to vent some anger, I blew up all the Oldkid look-a-like punching bags!" Ozzy said as Missingo chuckled.
"I see you have arrived," Oldkid said calmly easily sensing Ozzy's killing Aura.
"What do you want now?" Ozzy asked in a bored tone as Oldkid tossed him a Cloak.
"I need you to send a message to Drake I want you to tell him to send his lackeys to the Digital world to meet me, since Drake has bad blood against you, wear the cloak to keep your indentity up." Oldkid said.
"Fine," Ozzy said as he teleported away. As Oldkid smirked before turning to a Gate to the Digital World.
(Meanwhile at Omega Mountain)
Ozzy has appeared nearby the Shadow Palace and put on the cloak before walking forward. A little later outside the castle a he comes walking up to the gates where Johan and Omaddon were patrolling until they saw him approach.
"Halt, state your business!" Johan demands.
"I need to see Drake." He replies.
"Wrong answer, come on Omaddon!" Johan and his dumb partner rush him. As Ozzy sighed.
"Viral Claw!" he says grabbing the two and knocking them out with a jolt of energy.
He picks the two up walking into the castle where Drake was, Drake turns to see the unknown throwing the duo in front of him who woke up.
"Who are you?" Drake asks hating gatecrashers.
"I come bringing a message from my superior Oldkid." The Figure said with a little venom by Drake didn't noticed. At them mention of his name Drake was intrigued.
"He wishes you to come to the Digital World to meet him, he's discovered some of the scrolls containing data on Rasets generals are in Ladyboreamon's castle." Ozzy said. Drake thinks about this, he was told that Oldkid wasn't a Darkside out to be number one like him or Shade, so he knew this could be useful.
"Very well Onikagemon, Shimazumon, and you two!" he calls the Digimon and look at the Duo.
"Yes sir." Onikagemon asks.
"Go to the Digital World, find Oldkid, and be sure to come back with the data he can help us get on Rasets generals." Drake commands.
"Yes sir." They salute as they enter a portal. Drake turns to where the Unknown fighter was.
"And you, I just want to…" Drake start to say but Ozzy had vanished.
'Where'd he go?' Drake thought before shrugging his shoulder's
Outside the Palace Ozzy walked away before taking off the hood.
"Now that done, let's head back!" Ozzy said before teleporting away.
(That's Part One of this Special Extra! Next time shows what happened to Ozzy before the battle with the Author Fighters and Justice Soldiers and what happened when he left the battle?)
78. Extra: Darkside's Story! Part Two!
(This is a Request from Darkmagicianmon)
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
A Darkside's Story!
Soldiers of Justice! Part Two!
Back in the Society of Shadow's Ozzy was busy meditating with Missingo observing his host, Missingo knows Ozzy has improved over his time in this pit of Demons. He even managed the Pokemorph Limit. Suddenly Ozzy noticed Oldkid.
"What next?" Ozzy asked.
"I need you to assist Drake again, he is going to take on the Authors Again, win or lose, just help them out for now, I need to prepare the festivites," Oldkid said with a smirk before walking away as Ozzy gulped since he knew what Oldkid was talking about.
"(Sighs) Let's go," Ozzy said grabbing the cloak again.
"Be careful out there don't forget if you go so does myself," Missingo said with a smile as Ozzy smiled too.
"Nice to see you care," Ozzy said before teleporting away/
(Back in Omega Mountain)
"Now remember everyone." Drake began, "Our objective is full and merciless fighting."
"Yes sir!" his forces call.
"Good, now let's move out!" Drake said until he stops to see beyond his crew was Ozzy once again cloaked. "What're you doing here?" Drake asks.
"Forgive the sudden intrusion, but Oldkid sent me back to help you in the fight." Ozzy explains.
"What good are you anyway?" Hotstreak asks. Ozzy smirked under his hood.
"Let the guy be Hotstreak, we got no time to debate on who's reliable and not." Drake says stepping forth.
"Yeah, I want to get back in the action." Shiv gets all excited.
"I can't wait to show them my new ability." Omaddon says cracking his knuckles.
"Let's go then team!" Drake creates a portal and they pass into it.
'Here we go?' Ozzy thought as he walked in after Drake's army.
The Heroes turned to see Drake along with his lackeys covering the whole area of the construction site.
"Right on time as usual." Drake said looking at his wrist watch and then at them.
Metal sees Ino and looks back at Hikari "How come she looks almost like you" he asked Hikari.
"And why does that one look like you?" Prodigy asks Melody while pointing to Meladonna.
"They're our own Darksides Ino's mine and Meladonna's is Melody's" Hikari explains.
"Whoa Darkside chicks." Insectoid said.
"Trust me Ino my look beautiful but she a cold-blooded killer" Hikari said glaring at Ino.
'Ain't that the truth,' Ozzy thought, knowing what the Balace Darkside would do if she found out his identity.
"And Meladonna's just a big slut." Melody adds which irritated Meladonna.
"I should know, she once flirted with me when I was nine." Flint adds.
"And you liked it!" Meladonna says which got Monica pissed.
"You're gonna get yours hag!" Monica shouts.
"Looks like you touched a nerve on her." Carmen says to Meladonna.
"Perfect." She replies.
"Well Ebon once this is over we're bringing you and your gang back to jail in Dakota where you belong." Static tells the shadow Bang Baby.
"Not happening this time around Static." Ebon replies.
"Yeah sparky, out here we have the advantage with Drake around." Puff adds.
"But on our turf, we have the advantage!" Airnaruto corrects her as he steps forward.
"Well we got an advantage against your advantage." Johan says back.
"What do you mean?" Nukid asks.
"Show them Omaddon." Johan tells his partner who steps forward.
"Watch the eyes." Omaddon says as he concentrates his energy, "Byakugan!" he shouts as his eyes turn all black, and veins grow on the sides of his face close to the sockets.
'The Byakugan? How the hell did that Idiot get that!?' Ozzy thought just as surprised as the Author Fighters and Their Allies.
When TL saw this he looked more pale white then he normally does, "No!" he gasps.
"The Byakugan, how'd this happen!?" D.M asks knowing who this might involve.
Drake started, "Well as you know from most of my previous losses I learned to always have a back up plan. So when you took Hanabi from me I made sure I kept a hidden blood sample containing the Hyuga DNA, and once it was stable Omaddon downed it and you see before you the success of the experiment." He finishes.
TL was burning with anger hearing that Drake stole the DNA from his love and used the bloodline to his own advantage.
"Al right Drake we're going to ask you to return the sword or suffer the consequences." Shroud demands as he gets into a Fighter stance while Xeno readies his fists.
"I choose consequences." he replies readying the sword. As Ozzy took a fighting stance. As Missingo appeared next to him ready to help too. As Midnight Rose glanced at Ozzy and saw a hazy version of Missingo. Before preparing as well.
"Your funeral" Prodigy said as his visor activates.
"Tally take cover!" Lobo commands her as she hides behind a big metal pipe and started the camera.
"Let's do it!" the heroes called.
"Attack!" Drake commands his forces and the battle began.
"Omaddon's mine!" TL screams as he runs past them and starts fighting Omaddon with his electric strikes.
"Why so pissed Fictorian, can't stand seeing the new and improved me?" Omaddon asks while using the Byakugan to see all his incoming attacks.
"What's pissed me off is seeing you use Hanabi's and all the other Hyuga's bloodline for your own purposes!" he says grabbing Omaddon's arm and electrocutes him.
Omaddon ignores the shock and focuses on TL's center chakra points, "Found them!" he punches the Fictorian in the spot.
TL coughs a bit of blood from that impact, until his brothers' charge to help him. "Fire Arrows!" D-Dude launches fire made of arrows at Omaddon who tried dodging them but one nailed him in the leg. "Loony now!" D-Dude calls, "Take this!" Loony throws his Chakrams at Omaddon who leaned back barely avoiding the blows leaving him wide open for TL to attack, "You're done!" TL fires a big lighting shock at Omaddon pushing him back and he crashes into a small cement mixer.
"I put a shock to your system." TL says.
"Hey that's my catchphrase." Static says as he blasts Puff away.
"Well it never hurts to try it out." TL shrugs his shoulders.
Reptilian was running around punching and kicking any Dark Warrior coming at him, "This is cakewalk." Reptilian said as he used his tail like a lasso that grabs one Dark Warrior's leg and flings him at the others.
"That's using your tail." Airnaruto says as he uses some wind Jutsus to make Talon loose altitude while flying. "You certainly love the air Talon, let's see if you like flying in a blizzard!" he shouts using his new godlike powers to conjure up a blizzard around her.
"I can't see!" Talon tries to see her way past the icy snow. Suddenly she felt something wrap around her body binding her and she fell to the ground locked in Gear's Zap Cap.
"Zap Cap, never leave home without one." Gear announces like he's on an infomercial while tossing another one up in the air.
Meanwhile Mantis was busy avoiding Shiv swinging his Energy Blades at him, "What's the matter Buggy, afraid to fight back?" he chuckles stupidly.
"I don't want to waste my scythes on an idiot, besides…" Mantis delivered a harsh kick to the groin making Shiv groan in pain and fainted. "That option works just as good."
"You do realize that too many heroes who are above your level would consider that a childish thing to do." Insectoid says flying by.
"We do whatever we can to wear them down." Mantis replies.
"Look out!" Insectoid call as he pushes Mantis out of the way before Johan and Kangor tackled them.
"Thanks man." Mantis says.
"No prob, now let's see if these guys like ants in their pants!" Insectoid summons a whole colony of ants that crawled up their legs and they began hopping up and down all crazy like. "Nice jig guys." Mantis chuckles at the two unfortunate bad guys.
Onyx, and Ferret were dealing with Metal and Carl. "Which one you want?" Metal asks Carl. "The one with the ugly nose is mine." Carl cracks his fists. "Cool that leaves me with big tall and ugly." Metal chuckles.
Onyx charges Metal who manipulates the ground below them to grab the Meta-Human by the feet holding him in place, "Betcha wish you could do that." Metal chuckles but Onyx breaks his feet out, "But that's cool to." Metal winces as Onyx charges him until…
"Hydro Pump!" Marissa shouts.
"Water Pulse!" Katie shouts.
The two water attacks coming from the two Pokemorphs combine and drown Onyx leaving him on his back. "You're all washed up hard head." Katie says.
"Thanks girls, I owe you." Metal says.
"Least we could do after what we put you through." Marissa says.
Carl was sicking his Shadow Clones to fight with Ferret until he managed to beat all of them, even thought the results were shocking him. "Al right pal, I'm gonna chew you to pieces." Ferret says to Carl until Hinaten floats down in between them, "Out of the way kid, or I'll have to chew you to." Ferret says to her.
Suddenly Hinaten opens her eyes revealing to be yellow which scares the Bang Baby. "Chew on this!" she uses Aura Sphere on him and he crashes into huge bags of plaster.
"That's my girl!" Ross cheers as he uses Hyper Beam on the shrouded fighter on Drake's side. 'There's something familiar about that guy.' Ross thought. As Ozzy glared at Ross.
'If only we could battle on different terms' Ozzy said blocking Ross's Psycho Cuts with Viral Claw.
Hotstreak was fighting against Flint in an all out fire war. "Let's see how you like this chump!" Hotstreak says as he throws a fireball at the Warrior Genius.
"How childish!" Flint says as he activates his lava armor Jutsu and easily punches the fireball into smaller less threatening flames. "Let me try." He forms some hand signs, "Fire style; Fire ball Jutsu!" he blows fire at Hotstreak who takes it head on.
"Not good enough!" Hotstreak attempts to punch Flint but he ducks and delivers an upward kick to Hotstreak's jaw sending him upward.
Flint starts making more hand signs, "Fire Style; Phoenix Embodiment!" he shouts as he is encased in a red aura forming his phoenix like cloak. He then flies at Hotstreak still airborne and crash into a side building. Flint lands on the ground as Hotstreak falls to it.
"Smokin'." Flint says cool like.
Nukid and X were meanwhile dealing with Carmen who kept launching at them while inside his shell. "Double knock out?" X asks.
"You know it!" Nukid replies.
As Carmen was closing in on them they readied their fists and delivered a double punch sending Carmen backwards crashing into Meladonna who was fighting Melody and Monica.
"Stupid animal!" Meladonna scolds him.
"Nice work guys." Monica says.
Meanwhile Brian, Airnaruto, Energy, and B.M were dealing with Ebon. Energy was firing his energy blasts at Ebon who was moving out of the way to avoid them. "Blade Cutter!" B.M uses his cutting technique on Ebon who took the blow but got back and ready.
"Nice moves heroes, but it's not enough!" Ebon says as he begins covering them in a dark dome.
"I can't see!" B.M tries to look around but sees nothing but darkness.
"So let's shed some light on the subject!" Airnaruto says as he forms hand signs in the dark, "Light Style; Sun beacon!" he shouts and the place fills with a bright light that illuminated Ebon's powers.
Ebon gets his sight back and sees Brian and Airnaruto with Rasengans in their palms. The two then put their hands at each other's side and the two Rasengans merge into one big one. "Let's do this!" Brian shouts as the Author and Warrior jump at the Shadow Man. "Oodama Rasengan!" they shout shoving it into Ebon who screams in pain and disperses into smaller shadows. "A Booyah!" Brian cheers as he and Airnaruto high-five.
Now we find Hikari, and Rose fighting Ino. "I never thought I'd see the day where I have to fight a carbon copy of you!" Ino shouts to Hikari.
"You should never know what's out there Ino." Hikari said taking out her sword.
"You're right." Ino said pulling out her red rose which turns into a whip.
"Wind Scar" Hikari shouted as a very similar attack came at Ino who retaliated, "Rose thorn whip!" Ino shots as her whip fights back against the attack." Ino shouts.
Rose had to help Hikari, "Moegami Kazegami Fire storm" Rose said to the horse and Phoenix.
"Right" they said combing the powers creating a huge Fireburst that knocked Ino back.
Ino wipes some blood from her lip and gets back up, "So the legendary animals of Amaterasu the Sun Goddess." Ino said with a smirk
"You've heard of my mom?" Rose asks Ino.
"Who hasn't?" Ino replies. Rose just tried sending blasts of energy at Ino until Johan slides in front, "Shield!" he uses his aura shield to deflect the blasts. "Thanks Johan." Ino says. "No prob." Johan replies.
"Rose-Chan let's crank it up!" Hikari tells Rose as they begun singing 'When you believe' that started to cause all the Bad Guys to go crazy
'Ozzy now!' Missingo thought as Ozzy raised his hands.
"Chaos Shield!" Ozzy said as the singing was blocked.
Drake and Ino suddenly realized who did that, and Drake shot a blast at the guy's hood knocking it off revealing to be Ozzy.
"Ozzy!" Drake, Ino, and Ross shout.
"Uh-Oh spotted!" Ozzy gasps.
'Ozzy get out now!!' Missingo yelled in his head.
"So that's Ozzy." B.M says.
"You have some nerve showing up here you traitor to the name Darkside!" Drake shouts as he begun sending dark blasts at Ozzy who kept dodging them.
"So you're working with Oldkid now, figures we couldn't trust him either!" Ino adds as she uses her whip to attack Ozzy.
"He's mine!" Ross shouts as he begun shooting Hyper Beams at Ozzy who kept trying to avoid him until he was out of power to defend himself.
"That's it I'm out of here, and soon the wrath of the Bloody Shadows will fall on you all!" Ozzy cries as he vanishes into a dark portal. Not noticing a Beeping device landing on his leg.
(A little later)
Ozzy appeared in the Society of Shadow's HQ panting.
"Well that went as expected," Oldkid said as Ozzy glared at him.
"I almost got killed!!" Ozzy yelled as Missingo checked his energy reserves.
"You did well, I'm sure Drake's trust in me has shaken, soon we will prepare the doom of the Author Fighters," Oldkid said as Ozzy turned around and left for his room and sat down.
"Well at least we survived," Missingo said trying to see a bright side.
"But if he gets that Damn machine up! We'll never get outta here!!" Ozzy yelled as he heard a slight beeping.
"A tracking device? One of those Heroes must have planted this," Ozzy whispered before taking it off and hiding it.
'Looks like we might get outta here after all!' Ozzy thought with a grin.
(That's Part Two and final! This is a prequel of sorts for Team Ryche! Since that Tracker reveals the location of the Society of Shadows! My Next Mini will be about two Demons getting pay back but they have to handle an Emperor Beetle and a Queen Bee!)
79. Extra: King and Queen of Bug's! Part One
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
The Queen and King of Bug Pokemon! Part One!
We find ourselves in a clearing Hinaten was training with Bebe!
"Alright Power Gem!" Hinaten called as Bebe sent the glowing rocks at the targets hitting them all. As the Honey Comb Pokemon smiled.
"Alright Bebe! Your doing great!" Hinaten called out. As all her pokemon where watching. Brago and Luffy where trying to prove who had power Firepower, Penny her Krabby was swimming in the nearby river. While Robin and Kabu where simply resting.
"Ok let's try Psybeam!" Hinaten said as Bebe sent a beam of energy at another target blasting it away.
(Meanwhile)
Nearby our Mew Pokemorph's area was two familiar faces Jawser and Brutus where looking through the area for some food or Humans to annoy. When they heard the cheering.
"Is that?" Jawser said when Brutus looked through the bushes to see Hinaten.
"It's that brat!" Brutus said.
"Ok Bebe, Penny go for it!" Hinaten cheered as Bebe and Penny started a spar.
"Krrkrr!" Penny cried out unleashing a Bubblebeam, which Bebe dodged. Before firing a Psybeam that connected.
"Combee!!" Bebe cried out as she started glowing.
"Huh Bebe? Your Evolving!" Hinaten called out as the glowing died down to see Vespiqueen!
"Alright! You've evolved into Vespiqueen!!" Hinaten cheered as she hugged the Queen Bee Pokemon.
"Alright let's try out some attacks, Use Attack Order!!" Hinaten said as Bebe sent a swarm of bees into a bush missing the target.
"You missed?" Hinaten said as Bebe smiled as if saying 'Oh really?'
(Meanwhile)
"Stupid Bees!!!" Brutus yelled both himself and Jawser where covered in Stings.
"So how we get back at girl?" Jawser asked.
"We'll get to that but first is we need to heal these stings," Brutus said as he and Jawser walked towards a building named Hospital for Demons.
(That's Part One! Next time Brutus and Jawser try again to get back at Hinaten, meanwhile sparks start to fly between Bebe and Kabu.)
80. Extra: King and Queen of Bug's! Part Two
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
The Queen and King of Bug Pokemon! Part Two!
After getting healed up Brutus and Jawser where once again watching Hinaten's Pokemon training.
"So how do we get back at that brat!" Jawser said.
"Patience my friend, you see these special Kunai are dipped in a Poison from Manda's fangs themselves!" Brutus said.
"Woah! How'd you get those?" Jawser said.
"You don't wanna know," Brutus said with a shiver.
"Ok Bebe, let's see if we can train some more," Hinaten did with a smile as Bebe nodded.
"Alright lets try your Attack Order again," Hinaten said as Bebe nodded before sending a swarm of bees at a target causing it to fall down with multiple holes.
"Now, Slash attack!" Hinaten said tossing a log, as Bebe simply slashed it in half.
"Alright, at this rate well be unbeatable in no time!" Hinaten cheered.
"I'll be back, I have to get some water from that spring we found, Kabu, Bebe your incharge until I come back!" Hinaten said as she walked away as Kabu stood up and walked over.
"Hera, heralord," He said as Bebe nodded. (Translation: You've gotten stronger,)
"Vespi, Vespiqueen," She replied as Kabu suddenly raised a claw as if saying scuse me a sec, before turning around and with a swish of his arm sent a pair of Kunai's flying back. (Thank you, Kabu)
"YEOHH!!!!" A voice yelled as both Kunai hit Brutus, as Jawser picked him up by the feet and began dragging him to the Demon Hospital again.
"Heralord, hera, lord!" Kabu said. As Bebe flew over and for some reason grabbed his claw. (Hmm, attacking from behind, cowards!)
"Vespi," Bebe said nodding. (Indeed,)
(A little later)
"I'm back!" Hinaten cheered with some bottles of water as Robin used her vines to carry some of them.
"Anything happen?" Hinaten asked. As Bebe and Kabu looked at each other.
"Hera/Vespi," They both said. (Nope)
"Well good to hear, now what do you say we head out," Hinaten said as all the Pokemon cheered.
(Meanwhile)
Jawser and Brutus where limping away, well Brutus was.
"So we done for today, I have some stuff to handle," Jawser said.
"Whatever, HINATEN!! WE'LL GET YOU NEXT TIME!!!" Brutus screamed but he noticed he woke up a swarm of Beedrill. As both Demons sweatdropped.
"Have fun," Jawser said teleporting away.
"JAWSER!!" Brutus yelled as the Beedrill attacked.
(Meanwhile)
On another Road, Hinaten was walking down a road when she heard the screams, before noticing a sign that read, 'Other Road out of order due to Beedrills,'
"Ouch, I feel sorry for the person who went down that path," Hinaten said before walking down her path.
(That's Part Two and Done! Like I said requests welcome,)
81. Extra: A New Rival! Part One!
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
A Rival Emerges! Part One!
We find ourselves in Eterna City where Hinaten was walking across a road, when she saw a Poster.
"A Pokemon Contest! Alright, a chance to win my second Ribbon!" Hinaten said not noticing a figure behind her, she had hair which was a combo of Light Blue and White Hair, Her Black Iris Eyes where surrounded by a Purple Ring. She was wearing what looked like a Lavender coloured Kimono.
"A Contest? Hmm, a waste of time, only Gym Challenges are fun!" She said getting Hinaten's attention.
"Hmm, what do you mean about Contests? I enter them and Gym Challenges," Hinaten said suprising the girl.
"Both!? Hmm, you must be pretty weak having to split your efforts," She said as Hinaten frowned.
"Hmm, well after I win this contest, I'm gonna challenge Gardenia for the Forest Badge and win!" Hinaten said.
"Ha, I'd love to see that, I could beat you at anything!" She said.
"What makes you say that!?" Hinaten said.
"Well I can win in beauty hands down!" She said with a smirk, but a certain second mind wasn't happy.
'Why that little! Hinaten let me out! I'll teach her a lesson!!' Mewtwo Hinaten yelled.
'No! We settle this the trainer way!' Hinaten thought before glaring at the Girl.
"How about this, if you think your so good, after I win, we both challenge Gardenia, and try to win the fastest!" Hinaten said as the Girl smirked and walked away.
"Fine by me and the names Komei by the way," She said as she walked away.
"We can't lose to her!" Hinaten growled before walking away too.
(Later that day)
"Welcome everyone to the Eterna City Pokemon Contest!" Lillian called out. As the crowd cheered as in the Back Hinaten once again in her Kimono, was watching.
"I'll show her, I'm no pushover," She whispered confident.
"Now let's begin our Appeal Stage!" Lillian called out. As Hinaten saw she was the tenth person to go.
"Ok, now I'll use Penny in the Appeal Stage, then Bebe in the Battle Stage!" Hinaten whispered.
(Meanwhile in the Stands)
Komei was seated in the stands watching the performances.
'Let's see how good you are?' Komei thought as a Smoochum was sitting next to her.
"Smoochum!" The Pokemon said.
(That's Part One! Next time, Hinaten begins her contest challenge, determined to show Komei, she isn't a pushover, can she keep focused and win a second ribbon, and what will happen when Hinaten and Komei challenge Gardenia!)
82. Extra: A New Rival! Part Two!
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
A Rival Emerges! Part Two!
As the Performances continued, some went very well, some...not so good, someone got hit by a Parasect's Spore attack. After the first Nine had finished, Hinaten walked onto the stage.
"Our next Coordinator is Hinaten!" Lillian called out as the crowd cheered as Komei smirked.
"Alright, Penny, time to shine!!" Hinaten called out as Penny her Krabby appeared.
"Krrkrrkrr," Penny called out.
"Bubble!" Hinaten called as Penny sent a stream of Bubbles floating everywhere.
"Now use Water Gun straight down!!" Hinaten said as Penny hit the ground with her Water Gun which caused the Water to bounce up and hit every Bubble with Ease. Sending Rain and sparkles to fall. As Komei kept her smirk.
'Not bad,' She thought. As she started having a Flashback.
(Flashback)
We see Komei wearing a Purple Gi meditating. Next to her was Rio the Lucario Pokemorph and one of the Pokemorph Sanctuary Guardian's. They where inside some kind of Dojo. Around them where other Pokemorphs. Two Machoke Pokemorph's where wrestling. A Hitmonlee and Hitmontop Pokemorph where practising their kicks, while a Medicham Pokemorph was floating in midair.
"You see Komei. By using the power of Aura, you can sense not only other beings, but their Emotions and power too. With this power you can sense if someone is angry or Sad or a Threat," Rio said calmly ignoring the other Pokemorphs.
"Yes, Rio-sensei," Komei said just as calm. When suddenly both glanced at a Sliding door which opened to reveal Landon.
"Hey Rio, Danielle needs us for a second," Landon said as Rio nodded.
"Keep what I taught you in your heart," Rio said as he stood up.
"Yes, Rio-sensei," Komei said with a smile.
(End FlashBack)
"These are our Second Round Battlers!" Lillian's voice snapping Komei out, to her shock she had daydreamed through the rest of the Appeal stage, as she blushed at that she noticed her Smoochum giggling.
"Haha," She said sarcastically. But she saw Hinaten on the board.
(Back in the Waiting Room)
"I made it!" Hinaten cheered.
"Now I just have to win the two battles, time for your Debut...Bebe," Hinaten said.
(A little later)
After a huge battle between an Ivysaur and a Beedrill with the Ivysaur winning. Hinaten was walking to the Stage again for her first battle. For the second place in the final.
"Now let's begin the second battle!!" Lillian called out as the clock started.
"Go Hariyama!!" The Other Coordinator said bringing out the Huge Fighting Pokemon.
"Come on Bebe!" Hinaten cheered bringing out her Vespiqueen.
"Hariyama use Brick Break!" He yelled as Hariyama ran towards Bebe.
"Fly up and use Psybeam!" Hinaten called out as Bebe simply flew up and fired a beam of Psychic Energy hitting Hariyama hard. Pushing it back.
'Hmm, now's a good a chance as any,' Komei thought as she closed her eyes. As she did she saw covering Hinaten was a strange Aura, most Aura's where one colour, but Hinaten's was done in a Yin-Yang Symbol, Coloured Pink and Purple.
'Strange, that would mean she has two mind sets, two different Aura's!' Komei thought.
"Now Aerial Ace!" Hinaten called out as Bebe slammed into Hariyama knocking it out.
"Hariyama is unable to battle the winner is Vespiqueen and Hinaten!" Lillian called out.
"Alright Bebe!" Hinaten cheered.
(A little later)
"Now it's time for our final battle! Begin!!" Lillian called out.
"Bebe! Time to Fly!" Hinaten said as Bebe appeared in a flash of white smoke.
"Go Ivysaur! Let's get'em!" The Other Trainer called out sending the Ivysaur out.
'This outta be good!' Komei thought.
"Ivysaur Razor Leaf!" He yelled as Ivysaur sent a barrage of Leafs towards Bebe.
"Defend Order!" Hinaten called out as Suddenly a Swarm of Bees appeared and buzzed all over Bebe, blocking all the Razor Leafs.
"Now Attack Order!" Hinaten called out as the same swarm of Bees flew towards Ivysaur constantly stinging.
"Leaf Storm!" He yelled as Ivysaur suddenly summounded a Tornado of Leafs and sending it straight for Bebe.
"Gust Attack!" Hinaten called as Bebe sent a Tornado of Wind blocking the Leaf Storm. The Explosion sending both back. As Hinaten opponent grinned.
"Solarbeam!" He yelled at Ivysaur started gathering Sunlight.
"Hyperbeam!" Hinaten yelled as Bebe started gathering energy too.
"FIRE!!" Both yelled as the two beams of Energy slammed into each other creating an even bigger explosion. Just as the buzzer sounded.
"That's it! Now we shall see our winner!" Lillian said as the screen showed the amount of points left.
"The winner is Hinaten and her Vespiqueen!" Lillian called out as the crowd and Hinaten cheered.
"We did it!!" Hinaten cheered as she hugged Bebe.
"Now bad kid, but let's see how good you are in gym battles!" Komei said as she walked away.
(That's Part Two! Next time, Hinaten is given her ribbon as she and Komei prepare to face Gardenia. Will both girls win forests badges, and can Hinaten prove she's just as good as Komei.)
83. Extra: A New Rival! Part Three!
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
A Rival Emerges! Part Three!
(The Next Day)
We see Hinaten walking outta the Pokemon Centre with a Determined look on her face.
"Time to my Third Badge!" She said as she walked down the path. As she saw the Gym Outside, calmly was Komei.
"So you made it after all!" Komei said with a smirk as Hinaten kept her determined face.
"Of course, I never back down from a challenge, Otou-san taught me that!" Hinaten said as she walked into the Gym with Komei behind her.
"So I see I have two challenger's?" A voice is heard as they see on the other side of the battlefield was Gardenia.
"Yes!" Hinaten and Komei said with smiles.
"Very well then, who's first!" Gardenia said as Hinaten walked to the stands.
"You where here first, so you battle first!" Hinaten said as she sat down as Komei smirked.
"Fine with me!" Komei said as she stood on one side of the battlefield with Gardenia on the other side.
"This Gym Challenge will now begin! Each of you will use three Pokemon! Match begin!" The Ref said.
"Ok Go Turtwig!" Gardenia called out as she brought out the Sinnoh Grass Starter.
"Turtwig!" The Pokemon cried.
"Ok, Go Sableye!" Komei called out bringing out the Ghost/Dark Pokemon.
"Sableye!" The Pokemon cried out getting into a fighting stance.
"Use Shadow Ball!" Komei said as the Sableye sent an Orb of Dark Energy towards Turtwig.
"Dodge!" Gardenia said as Turtwig suddenly vanished.
"Hmm, that Turtwig's fast, Sableye dig!" Komei said as Sableye tunneled underground. As Turtwig stopped.
"Be careful Turtwig, keep you Guard up." Gardenia said.
"Turt..wig!" Turtwig cried out as Sableye suddenly sent it flying.
"Now Ice Beam!" Komei called out as Sableye hit Turtwig with a powerful Ice Beam, freezing it.
"Turtwig is unable to continue. Sableye wins!" The Ref said as Gardenia and Komei recalled Pokemon.
"Thank's Sableye, take a break for later. Now go! Snover!" Komei said bringing out the Christmas Tree Pokemon.
"Snover!" It cried.
"Ah, a grass type huh. Well then, I choose Roserade!" Gardenia said bringing out the Flower Pokemon.
"Roserade!" The Pokemon called out.
"This will be quick, Ice Beam!" Komei said.
"Sunny Day, then use Weather Ball!" Gardenia said as Roserade sent a blast skyward causing the sun to glow brighter, causing Snover's Ice Beam to fizzle away.
"Oh no!" Komei said as Roserade sent an Orb of Fire towards Snover, Being a Grass/Ice type made it four times strong, knocking Snover out.
"Snover is unable to battle, Roserade wins!" The Ref said as Komei returned Snover.
"Sorry pal, alright go Sableye!" Komei said bringing Sableye back out.
"Use Weather Ball!" Gardenia said as another orb of Fire was sent to Sableye.
"Shadow Ball!" Komei said as Sableye sent an Orb of Dark Energy blocking the Weather Ball.
"Fire Punch!" Komei said surprising Gardenia as Sableye punched Roserade, her own Sunny Day boosting the power of Fire Punch, knocking out Roserade.
"Roserade is unable to battle! Sableye wins!" The Ref said as the Sun returned to normal.
"Nice work, now time for my new member, go Cacnea!" Gardenia said bringing out the Cactus Pokemon.
"Cacnea!" Cacnea called out.
"Begin!" The Ref said.
"Use Shadow Ball!" Komei said as Sableye sent another Shadow Ball towards Cacnea.
"Use Needle Arm to send it back!" Gardenia said as Cacnea hit the Shadow Ball with Needle Arm causing it to rebound and hit Sableye.
"Sableye is unable to battle! Cacnea wins!" The Ref said as Komei returned Sableye.
'That Cacnea is strong, but I know just the Pokemon to beat it!' Komei thought as she brought out her last pokemon.
"Go Smoochum!" Komei said bringing out the Psychic/Ice Pokemon.
"Smoochum!" The Pokemon cried.
'This is it, now let's see how good YOU are?' Hinaten thought.
(That's Part Three! Next time, Komei finishes her battle, as Hinaten prepares for her battle, can she beat Gardenia?)
84. Extra: A New Rival! Part Four!
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
A Rival Emerges! Part Four!
"Smoochum use Icy Wind!" Komei said as Smoochum sent a wave of Cold Wind towards Cacnea.
"Block that with Sandstorm!" Gardenia said as Cacnea started spinning fast blocking the Icy Wind with Sandstorm.
"Hmm, Ice Beam!" Komei said as Smoochum sent a beam of Ice towards Cacnea.
"Use Pin Missile!" Gardenia said as Cacnea sent a Barrage of Spikes towards the Ice Beam the Ice only froze the pins, saving Cacnea.
"Now for Drain Punch!!" Gardenia said as Cacnea charged towards Smoochum.
"Counter with Ice Punch!!" Komei said as Smoochum charged as well.
"Smoochum!" Smoochum cried out as she punched along with Cacnea, creating an Explosion. As everyone watched nervously, they saw Smoochum just standing, Cacnea out.
"Cacnea is unable to battle! Smoochum and Komei win!" The Ref said as Komei smiled and picked up Smoochum.
"Excellent work!" Komei said as she glanced at Hinaten and smirked.
'Let's see how good you are fellow Pokemorph,' She thought.
'I won't lose this!' Hinaten thought as she stood up. Meanwhile Gardenia gave the pokeballs containing Cacnea, Turtwig and Roserade to the Ref who put them in a Pokemon Healing Station. Before walking over to Komei.
"Well congrats for beating me, here is your forest badge," Gardenia said giving the badge to Komei.
"Thank you, my second badge," Komei said as Hinaten walked forward.
"Great work Komei, but it's my turn," Hinaten said as Gardenia nodded as Komei headed for the stands. Just as Gardenia's Pokemon where done healing!
"Alright let's begin!" Gardenia said as both her and Hinaten took their places.
"This battle will contain the same rules as before, 3 on 3, only the challenge can change pokemon. Match Begin!" The Ref said.
"Cacnea your up!" Gardenia said this time bringing Cacnea out first.
'So changing your line-up to trick me, no gonna happen!' Hinaten said.
"Go! Brago!" Hinaten said bringing out the Dark/Fire Pokemon,
"Houndour!" Brago growled as he glared at Cacnea
"Cacnea Pin Missile!" Gardenia said as Cacnea sent barrage of Needles towards Brago.
"Flamethrower!" Hinaten called out as Brago burned the Pins away.
"Drain Punch!" Gardenia said as Cacnea charged at Brago with Drain Punch.
"Dodge then Fire Fang!" Hinaten said as Brago ducked the Drain Punch before biting into Cacnea's Arm with a Fire Fang.
"Now Flamethrower!" Hinaten called out as Brago fired a blast of Fire sending Cacnea flying.
"Cacnea is unable to battle!" The Ref said as Gardenia recalled Cacnea.
"Well done, now go Turtwig!" Gardenia said.
"Return Brago!" Hinaten said recalling Brago.
"Go! Luffy!" Hinaten said bringing out Chimchar.
"A battle of Sinnoh Starter's this will be fun, Turtwig Tackle attack!" Gardenia said as Turtwig charged at Luffy.
"Counter with Scratch!" Hinaten called out as Luffy and Turtwig attacked together pushing each other back!
'Hmm, so you have some strong fire types, big deal, I fought her with Ice Types and it was close, don't get overconfident!' Komei thought. As the battle continued.
(That's Part Four! Next time Hinaten Finishes her battle with Gardenia, but afterwards it seems things between her and Komei are far from over!)
85. Extra: A New Rival! Part Five!
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
A Rival Emerges! Part Five!
"Alright Luffy Flame Wheel!" Hinaten called out as a Luffy started barraling towards Turtwig.
"Dodge then Bite!" Gardenia said as Turtwig avoided Luffy before biting on Luffy.
"Flame Wheel! Horizontal Version!" Hinaten said as Luffy started spinning in place creating a Wheel of Flame hitting Turtwig and sending it back, but the spinning took too much as both went down.
"Both Turtwig and Chimchar are unable to battle!" The Ref said as both pokemon where recalled.
"Alright go Roserade!" Gardenia said as Roserade came out.
"Ok! Bebe!" Hinaten said as Vespiqueen came out.
"Roserade! Magical Leaf!" Gardenia said as Roserade sent a barrage of coloured leafs.
"Defend Order!" Hinaten said as like in her contest, Vespiqueen used a swarm of Bees to block the Magical Leaf.
"Attack Order!" Hinaten said as Bebe sent the swarm of Bees towards Roserade.
"Come on Magical Leaf!" Gardenia said as Roserade blocked the Bees with Magical Leaf.
"This is great! Give me your best!" Hinaten said as Bebe smiled.
"Very Well, Weather Ball!" Gardenia said as Weather Ball became a Ball of Fire due to the hot sun.
"Hyperbeam!" Hinaten said as Bebe sent a Hyperbeam that hit the Weather Ball just as Roserade threw it causing the Ball of Fire to Explode in Roserade's face.
"No! Roserade!" Gardenia said as Roserade hit the floor defeated.
"Roserade is unable to battle! The winner's are Vespiqueen and Hinaten!" The Ref said as Hinaten smiled.
"YES!!" She cheered. As Gardenia recalled Roserade.
"Thanks Roserade!" Gardenia said as she walked over to Hinaten.
"Great Job Hinaten, as proof of your victory take the Forest Badge!" Gardenia said as Hinaten took it.
"Thank you, YEAH! I won the Forest Badge!!" Hinaten cheered.
"Vespiqueen!!" Bebe cheered with her.
(A little later)
We find Hinaten and Komei staring at each other. The Sun was setting.
"Hmm, congrats, but don't think that makes you better!" Komei said.
"It dosen't, you can get stronger, so can I, neither of us is going to be better than the other for long," Hinaten said.
"Well, that's true but since our Pokemon got a work out, I think it's time for US to." Komei said taking a fighting stance.
'ABOUT TIME! Let me out now Hinaten!' Mewtwo Hinaten yelled. Just as Hinaten was just about too.
"Komei, now isn't a time for fighting," A voice is heard as both Hinaten and Komei turn to see Rio walking over with him was Danielle.
"Yes, Rio-sensei," Komei said as both Pokemorph Sanctuary Guardians glanced at Hinaten.
"Who's your friend?" Rio asked.
"Hinaten! Time to head out...Rio? Danielle?" Another voice is heard as I walked onto the scene.
"Hi Otou-san! I won my Forest Badge!" Hinaten said with a smile as I patted her head.
"Ross? I didn't think we'd see you...and with a Daughter?" Rio asked as Komei walked over to Him and Danielle.
"Adopted. But I wouldn't change to have such a great Daughter," I said with a smile. As Rio nodded.
"My Apologies but we have to return to the Sanctuary," Rio said as I nodded.
"Tell Ozzy, he's welcome to return!" Danielle said as the three of them teleported away.
"Sure, Come on Hinaten, Marissa's waiting," I said with a smile.
"Sure!" Hinaten said as the two of us headed back to the Halberd!
(That's the end of this Mini Series. Requests welcomed!)
86. Extra: Shining Star! Part One!
(This is Slighty after X Prodigy's Webs of Deception.)
Adventure's of the Space Warriors
Shining Star! Part One!
We see ourselves inside the Halberd where we see The Space Warrior's once again lounging.
"So once again a peaceful and boring day!" Micheal said as he was simply cloud watching.
"Yeah, but at least I can have help handling a problem," Katie said as everyone knew what she was talking about, before glancing at Justin.
"That's his job," Everyone said. A Justin sweatdropped. But Hinaten had a confused look on her face.
"Uh what problem does she mean Kaa-san?" Hinaten asked.
"We'll tell you when your older," Marissa said. As I chuckled.
"Hey aren't we missing someone?" Alistair asked as everyone glanced around.
"Hey where's Alyssa?" Kirby asked.
"I think she was heading into the town to get some supplies," Metaknight said as everyone nodded.
(Meanwhile)
We find the other Member of the Space Warrior's Alyssa, on her neck was the Dream Stone.
'(sighs) It's about time we had some peace time...but why do I think this is just a calm before the storm,' Alyssa thought as she took the Dream Stone in her hand and smiled.
'But at least I can help Ross this time, instead of him helping me all the time,' Alyssa thought when suddenly she started to hear screaming!
"What the!?" Alyssa said as she turned the corner to see non other than Johan and Omaddon causing havoc again.
"Well, I gotta say, a little mayhem goes a long way Omaddon," Johan said as Omaddon nodded before noticing Alyssa.
"Hey Johan, it's that girl!" Omaddon said as Johan grinned.
"Well, let's have a little fun!" Johan said as they walked forward,
'No! No one is going to push me around anymore!' Alyssa thought as the Dream Stone started to glow.
"What now!?" Johan thought as the Golden Glow covered Alyssa.
"Star Jirachi!" Alyssa said as she had become her Pokemorph Form! She was wearing a Golden Dress, Silver Heeled Shoes, Gloves with what looked like Big Stars where on them. She also was wearing a Tiara with a star sign on it. Also her hair had turned pure Platinum in Colour with Golden Streaks!
**Pokemorph Battle Notes!**
**Star Jirachi: This form is one of the most powerful, this form allows the Pokemorph to grant wishes for people who she trusts, she can also use those Stars on her Gloves as Shield's or Shuriken!**
**End Battle Notes!**
As Alyssa finished her transformation she opened her eyes to reveal Silver Eyes.
"So you transformed? Big deal, come on Omaddon time for some Eye action!" Johan said as Omaddon made a handsign.
"Byakugan!" Omaddon said as his eyes became a Black Version of the Hyuga's eyes. Before taking a battle stance.
"Now, now, that's no way to treat a lady," A voice is heard as Omaddon suddenly grabbed Johan and jumped back just avoiding getting beheaded by Scarlet and Caliburn!
"Caliburn you had to speak up! I had them right where I wanted them!" Scarlet said annoyed.
"Fool, with those Eyes, Omaddon would have saw you coming anyway!" Caliburn said as Scarlet sweatdropped.
"Oh yeah!" Scarlet said as he took a ready stance.
"Hey Omaddon it's that hunk of scrap!" Johan said as Scarlet glared.
"Come on Scarlet let's show them how we fight!" Alyssa said as one of the Stars on her Gloves glowed as a Star the size of the Warp Star appeared in her hands.
"Fine with me!" Scarlet and Caliburn said. As both Space Warrior's and Darksides faced off.
(That's Part One! Next time, Alyssa and Scarlet battle the Chaos Duo, can Alyssa's new power help, and what about the rest of the Space Warrior's?)
87. Extra: Shining Star! Part Two!
(This is Slighty after X Prodigy's Webs of Deception.)
Adventure's of the Space Warriors
Shining Star! Part Two!
"Time for me to have some fun!" Johan said as he brought out his whip and sent it towards, Scarlet was about to dodge it but Alyssa shook her head before the Star in her hands blocked it, sending it right back hitting Johan and crashing him to the ground.
"Hmm, Star Shuriken!" Alyssa said as she sent two more towards Omaddon but he managed to dodge them, but he barely avoided Scarlet's slashes.
"Your little Jyuken won't work on me!" Scarlet said as he send a slash of light, knicking Omaddon's arm.
"Grr, come on You hunk of junk!" Omaddon yelled as he tried to punch the Gizoid but he was dodging them with ease.
Meanwhile Johan was trying to get at Alyssa, but her Star Shield where blocking every attack with ease.
"Come on girl, you can't stay hidden in those Shields!" Johan said as he tried to attack again but Alyssa teleported away. Appearing about a metre away with another Star which seemed to be spinning fast.
"Hah! I'll get you this time!" Johan said as he charged, as the Star started to crackle and glow with power. As Alyssa smiled.
"Starbeam!" Alyssa said as a beam of Light suddenly blasted out from the star hitting Johan, he quickly got an Aura Shield up, but even that didn't stop him from being thrown back into Omaddon as the two Darkside crashed down, Alyssa teleported next to Scarlet.
"That was fun!" Alyssa said with a smile.
"You get used to it!" Scarlet said. Nodding as Caliburn chuckled.
"Indeed, battling beings like them is a great feeling," Caliburn said as they heard groaning as both Darksides barely stood up, Omaddon's eyes had turned back to normal.
"Grr! That's it! Let's go again!" Johan yelled as both jumped up.
"You sure you wanna do that?" A voice is heard as both Darksides look up to Me along with Kirby, Metaknight, Marissa and Hinaten on top of a building. They turn around to see Omega, Micheal, Chef Colette, and Andy behind them, while appearing next to Alyssa and Scarlet, was Alistair, Katie, Justin and Hareta!
"Uh, so wanna get outta here?" Omaddon asked as a Black Portal appeared behind them.
"That...was the smartest idea you've ever made!" Johan said as both of them jumped in heading back to Omega Mountain!
(A little later)
"Well, it's official now, your a true member of our team now," I said with a smile as Hinaten gave Alyssa a SW Comm.
"Thank you Ross," She said as the Four Female Members walked over to Alyssa.
"Welcome to the team!" Marissa said.
"Great to see you got your power at last!" Katie said with a smirk, as Hinaten simply smiled while Chef Colette nodded.
"Thank you everyone!" Alyssa said as everyone either nodded, smiled or gave a Thumbs up.
"Well, I think it's time we head out again, Metaknight let's go!" I said as Metaknight nodded. As he headed to the Control Room as the Halberd took off.
(That's Part Two! Once again Requests are Welcome!)
88. Extra: Yami The Shadow Rayquaza Part 1
Adventure's of the Space Warriors
Yami, the Shadow Rayquaza! Part One!
We see ourselves in a simple city, where we see a normal Women carrying bags down a street, not noticing a figure watching her, he was in a scary kind of way alot like Alistair, he had Emerald Green Hair with some Black Streaks in them, His Yellow Eyes had Red Iris's, he was wearing a Black Shirt with a Purple Jacket, Green Jeans and Black Boots.
"Hehehehe, a new snack, will do nicely," He said as he suddenly vanished causing the Women to turn around.
"Whos there?" She said in a worried tone, as she backed up, until she bumped into someone and turned around to see The Figure.
"Hello," He said in an Insane voice and before she could scream, he pinned her to a wall and covered her mouth.
"No need to scream Pokemorph, where your going, screaming won't help," He said as he opened his mouth showing almost Vampire like fangs glowing Green at the tips.
"Time for my lunch," He said before leaning forward and bit into her neck. Causing her Eyes to widen, she could still not scream due to his hand covering her mouth.
(An Hour Later)
The Figure simply sighed glancing at the Woman, her pale skin easily showing she was dead.
"Hmm, a lack of fire in that power, well time to find a dinner," He said with his fangs now Red before teleporting away.
(Meanwhile)
We find four of the Space Warrior's, Myself, Marissa, Hinaten and Hareta walking together down the walkways of this city. We had heard many Pokemorph put up residence here, and decided to check it out.
"I have to admit this place is great, but I heard their are attacks on Pokemorphs in this city," Marissa said as Hinaten and Hareta where busy with some smoothies.
"I know, we gotta keep an eye out for any trouble," I said with a nod from Marissa, when the saw many people running away from something quickly the four Pokemorph headed that way and saw the same figure walking over to an Out Cold Pokemorph.
"Well you had some fight, maybe your energy is the one," He said.
"Hyperbeam!" I yelled as he dodged the beam of energy as he saw the four of us.
"Lucky me, Four more! And Legendary Pokemorphs to boot, hmm," He said as he glanced at Marissa and Hinaten. Which I quickly noticed and stood infront of both becoming Chaos Deoxys.
"DON'T YOU DARE!!" I yelled as he grinned at my form.
"Deoxys? Your a Deoxys Pokemorph? Oh this is going to be fun!" He yelled as he started glowing.
"Go! Shadow Rayquaza!!" He roared as he transformed into a Literal Black Rayquaza! With glowing Red eyes, he was his Pokemon form.
"Your a Rayquaza Pokemorph!?" I yelled.
'But I thought Alistair was the only one?' I thought in my head as He chuckled.
"Before I kill you, allow me to introduce myself, I am Yami, the Shadow Rayquaza! Today you will die!!" He yelled as He roared to the sky, as I took a fighting stance, as I noticed Marissa becoming Aquos Kyorge and grabbing both Hinaten and Hareta and jumping a distance away.
(That's Part One! Next time I try to handle Yami's power, but he shows he has sights on another Pokemorph?)
89. Extra: Yami The Shadow Rayquaza Part 2
Adventure's of the Space Warriors
Yami, the Shadow Rayquaza! Part Two!
As Yami fired a Hyperbeam, I quickly disappeared with Chaos Control dodging it.
"Psycho Boost!" I yelled as the Orb of Psychic Energy slammed into Yami sending him crashing to the ground! But he quickly got back up and his dragon face grinned.
"Extremespeed!" Yami yelled and his huge Dragon form disappeared.
"What!?" I yelled as I suddenly turned around to see Yami slammed Me with his tail. Sending me crashing into a building just as he was about to follow me he stopped before facing the direction Marissa and the others went.
"Heheh!" He chuckled before returning to his Human form and went after them just as I started to come out of the rubble and saw he was gone.
"Oh no...Marissa! Hinaten!" I yelled before teleporting.
(Meanwhile)
Marissa along with Hinaten and Hareta where still running from the battlefield. Marissa had a worried look on her face glancing back hoping to see me appearing. When suddenly she heard chuckling and suddenly widened her eyes.
"Twister!" Yami yelled as a Black Tornado hit all three Pokemorphs sending Hinaten and Hareta back and slamming Marissa into a wall knocking the wind outta her long enough for Yami to pin her.
"Now, let's see how you taste!" Yami said as his fangs appeared again but just as he was about to bite.
"LEAVE KAA-SAN ALONE!" A voice yells as Yami was sent flying by an Aura Sphere from Hinaten who was now in Duo Mewtwo form.
"Heheh, that actually hurt, alright, you want to go first fine with me!" Yami said before bluring, and before Hinaten could react, Yami had pinned her against the wall causing her to drop the Duo Sword.
"I wanted to taste hers first but you'll do fine," Yami said with a grin as he leaned forward and Bit Into Hinaten's neck, causing her to return to her human form, Yami's eyes suddenly widened for a second.
"Energy Ball!" A voice yells as Yami was pushed away by Hareta who caught Hinaten, out cold but Alive,
"Hinaten! Come on Wake up!" Hareta said as he noticed Yami get up and almost look like he was licking his lips.
"That Energy...yess, she's the one!" Yami said with a grin as Hareta gently put Hinaten down and faced Yami.
"Your not touching her!" Hareta growled as he took a stance.
"Heh, do you really think you can beat me boy! Shadow Rush!" Yami yelled as suddenly he appeared infront of Hareta and punched him in the stomach with a Dark Powered Punch, causing him to fall out cold! As Yami smirked at Hareta he walked over to the still out Hinaten this time his middle finger glowed Green.
"Soon you and your power will belong to me," Yami said with a smirk as he touched Hinaten's neck with his glowing finger and trailed it down Hinaten's neck and stopping at her right shoulder, when he stood up, the glowing mark stoppd revealing an Almost serpent like mark. He then smirked as he saw I had just appeared.
"Your a little late!" Yami said as I growled.
"GET AWAY FROM THEM!!" I roared as I charged at him, but he quickly disappeared in a puff of smoke.
"HAHAHAHAAHAH! Soon your daughter will be all mine!" Yami laughed out loud, as I walked over to Hinaten and saw the mark.
"Hinaten...what has he done to you?" I whispered as I noticed Marissa waking up.
"Ross!" She yelled as she dashed over and saw the mark too. Before seeing the out cold Hareta.
"What do we do? She whispered as we both saw Hinaten squirming.
"Otou...san, Kaa...san, Hareta...kun," She whispered as I handed her to Marissa and I picked up Hareta.
"Come on we have to go!" I said as we both teleported away.
(Meanwhile)
We see Yami standing on top of a building smirking.
"Soon, you'll will be all mine," Yami grinned as he clenched his hands.
(That's Part Two! Next time, back on the Halberd, everyone tries to get over what happened while I have a meeting with Alistair.)
90. Extra: Yami The Shadow Rayquaza Part 3
Adventure's of the Space Warriors
Yami, the Shadow Rayquaza! Part Three!
We find all the Space Warrior's in the Medical Area, Hinaten and Hareta where lying in seperate beds, Hinaten was sweating as Omega was trying to help them.
"Well Hareta will be fine soon, he just got knocked out, but Hinaten...I don't know what's wrong with her, whatever that guy did must have been nasty," Omega said as Marissa noticed the Serpent Mark.
"What about the mark?" Marissa asked. As Omega shook his head.
"I don't know what that thing is, it must be something Magic in nature which my stuff is useless on, we may need some of the Author Fighters Magic Pros to help us on this," Omega said as Marissa sighed.
"I thought we where going to have some peace, but now," Marissa said as she put her hand On Hinaten's face.
"Don't worry Hinaten, we'll fix this," Marissa said.
"Where's Ross?" Omega asked.
"I think he was looking for someone," Marissa said.
(Meanwhile)
"ALISTAIR!!" I roared, I was glowing with enough Chaos Energy to power a the whole Planet! As The Rayquaza Pokemorph walked in.
"What is it Ross!?" He yelled as I suddenly appeared infront of him.
"WHAT'S UP!!? MY DAUGHTER GOT BITTEN BY SOME BLACK RAYQUAZA POKEMORPH NAMED YAMI THAT'S WHAT!!!" I yelled. As Alistair widened his eyes.
"Yami!? But how...I thought he was dead!" Alistair said as I calmed down alittle.
"Please, tell me!" I said as Alistair nodded.
"You see Yami was the Rayquaza Pokemorph Before me, but he strayed from the path, he got corrupted by some unknown force, and became that thing you saw, he gained the ability to drain the Life and Powers of any Pokemorphs he finds, he almost did it to Hinaten," Alistair said when I said he bit her.
"Yeah, but he didn't kill her, he for some reason put that Serpent Mark on her," I said as Alistair suddenly looked at me.
"HE WHAT!? Oh no, you see, Yami's powers are Imcomplete, when he became that Shadow Rayquaza he was missing something, the power of a Pure Heart. He needs to find a Pokemorph with a pure heart which he will feel when he feeds on the person, he will then mark them, and make her, his bride, then he will use the power he recived to become whole!" Alistair said as I sat down.
"So your saying that thing is just a mark?" I asked but Alistair shook his head.
"No...it acts like the Curse Mark, whenever Hinaten is in life threating danger, the Mark will give her power, but at the cost of her mind if used too much, but considering her heart, I doubt she'll ever use it, but it also acts like a Leash, if she tries to fight Yami, that Mark will act like a Collar and choke her. The only way to get rid of that thing is to Kill Yami!" Alistair said with a serious look.
"(Sighs) We need to handle this soon, if this guy is as bad as Lucifer is to Hikari, Hinaten is in trouble," I said with a worried look as Alistair put his hand on my shoulder.
"She needs You and Marissa to help her," Alistair said as I nodded.
"I know thanks my friend," I said as I walked away as suddenly Alistair growled as he glowed Green.
"Yami, you disgraced the power of the Green Dragon, soon you shall pay!" Alistair said as you could almost hear Rayquaza roaring.
(Meanwhile)
Yami suddenly looked up as he heard the roar too and grinned.
"So You found a new partner huh? Well this is going to be VERY interesting," Yami said with a grin as a faint image of Shadow Rayquaza appeared and roared back.
(That's Part Three and Done! Requests once again welcome! Anyone want to use this in future stories be my guest, also can someone add this little thing to my Teams Wikia?)
91. Extra: A Pokemorph Nightmare!
Adventure's of the Space Warriors
A Pokemorph Nightmare.
We find ourselves still in the Medical Area of the Halberd where Hinaten still sweating was sleeping, Hareta was already up but he was in his room. As Marissa glanced at her daugher.
'What's happening to you?' Marissa thought.
(Meanwhile in a cave)
Yami was sitting crosslegged with his eyes closed.
'Time to pay her a little visit!' He thought with a smirk.
(Dream)
We see Hinaten just waking to see nothing but Darkness.
"Hello, Mewtwo, where are you!?" She cried up but no reply.
"Get...out..of..here," A voice is heard as Hinaten looks up and gasps. Her Mewtwo half was being coiled by a big snake with a dragon's head.
"So you've arrived," Another voice is heard as Hinaten turns around to see Yami with a grin on his face.
"You!" She growled as the Duo Staff appeared in her hands as she charged at Yami.
"Heheh," He smirked as suddenly she froze in place. Before grabbing her throat gasping for breath.
(Meanwhile outside her dream)
As Marissa noticed the Serpent Mark suddenly glowing as it started to coil around Hinaten's throat!
"ROSS! Something's happening!" She cried out as I teleported immediatly followed by the other members and when I saw the glowing knew what was happening.
"JUSTIN! GET D.M AND HIKARI NOW!!!" I yelled as Justin quickly nodded before teleporting away. As Hinaten started sweating even more. No one noticing Hinaten's two Chara's Kasumi and Haruka watching just as worried as everyone.
"Hang on Hina-chan/Kid!" Both charas said.
(Back in the Dream)
As Hinaten still tried to gasp for breath, Yami walked forward calmly, and stroked her face, noticing Hinaten's Mewtwo half trying desperatly to get loose.
"Now, my dear, it would be much better for you to submit, before you kill yourself," Yami said as the Giant Snake coiled tighter around Mewtwo Hinaten.
"GAH! We'll never submit to you creep!" Mewtwo Hinaten managed to say as he noticed Hinaten nodding despite her position. Before grinning at that.
"Oh really, well I think I can change your minds soon enough, HAHAHAHAHA!" Yami said with a grin as both Girl continued to suffer.
(That's This One Extra! To watch the next part, go to Hikari's next Hate Version 2 Chapter!)
92. Extra: Veilstone Battle! Part 1
Adventure's of the Space Warriors
The Fourth Badge! Scarlet vs Yami! Part One!
We find ourselves nearby Veilstone City, where Hinaten, still Marked but looking much better. As she looked at the city smiling at her fourth badge just waiting, she heard footsteps as she saw Me and Marissa walking over with us with Scarlet and Caliburn.
"Ready Hinaten?" Marissa asked, no one noticing the worry in her tone.
"I'll be fine Kaa-san, I'm gonna win my fourth badge!" Hinaten said in a cheery tone.
"Go and win Hinaten, but we have to be careful, so Scarlet and Caliburn will go with you," I said as Caliburn floated over.
"Now remember young lady, we go, win this Badge and get back!" Caliburn said, As Scarlet sighed at the tone of his sword.
"Caliburn, hello! The kid needs some fun!" Scarlet said as the three of them headed into the city.
"Well excuse me for worrying about that psycho!" Caliburn countered as the two of them argued.
"Are you sure we should have let them watch her?" Marissa asked.
"Don't worry they may argue, but I trust they can watch Hinaten," I said with a smile.
(A little later)
We see Hinaten, Scarlet and Caliburn walking down a walkway, towards the Veilstone gym, but Caliburn was acting like a super sentry, looking over at anything dangerous and it was getting on Scarlet's and Hinaten's nerves.
"Caliburn, can you calm down! It's not like we have to worry so much!" Scarlet said grabbing the sword by the handle and putting him in the sheath.
"No need to be so upset, but you know if anything happens to Hinaten, both of us are scrap metal!!" Caliburn yelled as the three of them are outside the Veilstone gym.
"I am here to challenge the leader of this gym!" Hinaten called out as the doors opened. As the three of them walked in to see a dojo standing on the other end was Maylene.
"So a new challenger? It's been awhile since I've had a good challenge, let's begin!" Maylene said with a smile as Hinaten smiled too, before flinching for a second but she shook it off.
"This Gym battle between Maylene the Gym Leader and Hinaten the challenger will now begin, each of you will use three pokemon, the match ends when all Pokemon on either side in unable to battle and the Challenger can make changes during battle!" The Ref said as both nodded.
"I'll start this out, go Machoke!" Maylene said bringing out the Superpower Pokemon!
"Machoke!!" Machoke called out.
"I choose, Robin!" Hinaten said bringing out her first pokemon.
"Tangrowth!" Robin called out her Vine-like arms ready to attack.
"Begin!" The Ref said.
"Robin use Power Whip!" Hinaten said as Robin sent a slam of her vines towards Machoke.
"Block that with Karate Chop!" Maylene said as Machoke used Karate Chop and block the slam.
"Now use Focus Punch!" Maylene said as Machoke pushed the vines away before charging at Robin.
"Alright use..agh!" Hinaten tried to say but the Mark caused her to flinch again.
"Finish her now!" Maylene said as Machoke was about to hit Robin!
"Use Energy Ball!" Hinaten managed to yell as Robin slammed the orb of energy into Machoke, surprising the Pokemon and knocking it out.
"Machoke is unable to battle, Tangrowth wins!" The Ref said. As Maylene returned Machoke.
"Thank you friend, alright go Meditite!" Maylene said bringing out the Meditation Pokemon.
"Return Robin!" Hinaten said recalling Robin.
"Now go Brago!" Hinaten said bringing out Brago who growled at Meditite.
"Let the second battle begin!" The Ref said.
(That's Part One! Next time, Hinaten trys to win this battle but with the Mark slowing her down, can she beat Maylene and Lucario and what will happen afterwards?)
93. Extra: Veilstone Battle! Part 2
Adventure's of the Space Warriors
The Fourth Badge! Scarlet vs Yami! Part Two!
Meanwhile outside the city, we find Yami staring at the city with a grin on his face, using his senses to pinpoint Hinaten.
"Heheh, time for you to know your place, my little angel!" He said as he walked down to the city.
(Meanwhile)
"Meditite use Drain Punch!" Maylene said as Meditite sent it's fist towards Brago.
"Dodge then Dark Pulse!" Hinaten said as Brago jumped up and and fired a wave of Dark Rings toward Meditite.
"Use Confusion!" Maylene said as Meditite stopped the Rings.
Gotcha! Flamethrower!" Hinaten called out as Brago sent a Torrent of Flame towards Meditite that hit it as well as the Dark Pulse, sending Meditite down and out.
"Meditite is unable to battle! The winner is Houndour!" The Ref said as Brago barked in victory.
"Great work Brago!" Hinaten cheered but flinched again. As Maylene smiled.
"Well, this has been fun, but now it's time to bring out the secret weapon! Lucario Go!" Maylene said as the Aura Pokemon appeared.
"Grr!" He growled with a smile on his face.
"Alright time to win this!" Hinaten said.
"Begin!" The Ref said.
"Brago Flamethrower!" Hinaten said.
"Dodge then force palm!" Maylene said as Lucario blured and appeared right infront of Brago and pushed it back with Force Palm, causing it to spark from Paralysis.
"Now Bone Rush!" Maylene said as a Blue Glowing Bone Staff appeared in his hands.
"Brago...agh!" Hinaten cried again the Mark glowing again, causing her to freeze up, allowing Lucario to hit the Bone Rush on Brago.
"Now Metal Claw!" Maylene said as Lucario slashed with his claws. Sending Brago to the ground.
"Houndour is unable to battle, the winner is Lucario!" The Ref said as Hinaten returned Brago.
"Sorry my friend," Hinaten said before bringing out another Pokeball.
"Go Robin!" Hinaten said as Robin came back out.
"Energy Ball!" Hinaten said as Robin sent an Orb of Natural Energy.
"Aura Sphere!" Maylene said as Lucario sent the Orb of Pure Aura colliding with the Energy Ball.
"Now Force Palm!" Maylene said as Lucario dashed forward.
"Use Power Whip!" Hinaten said as Robin tried hitting Lucario with her vines but Lucario dodged all of them with ease and slammed the Force Palm into Robin.
"Finish with Aura Sphere!" Maylene said as Lucario slammed the Orb of Aura into Robin knocking her out.
"Tangrowth is unable to battle! Lucario wins!" The Ref said as Hinaten returned Robin before getting a serious look in her face.
"We won't lose! Go Kabu!!" She said bringing out her Heralord.
"Heralord!" Kabu called out growling at Lucario.
"Begin!" The Ref said.
"Force Palm!" Maylene said.
"Megahorn!" Hinaten said as both attacked collided pushing both Pokemon back.
"Aura Sphere!" Maylene said as Lucario sent the Aura Sphere Towards Kabu.
"Air Slash!" Hinaten said as Kabu sent a slash of wind cutting through the Aura Sphere hitting Lucario, who grinned along with Maylene, and Hinaten and Kabu.
"Come on!" Maylene said.
"Yeah!" Hinaten cheered as both Pokemon Collided. Pushing each other back.
"Lucario Metal Claw!" Maylene said as Lucario lunged.
"Duck now!" Hinaten said as Kabu ducked as Lucario slashed at air and was right above Heralord.
"Use Quick Attack to get away!" Maylene said as Lucario in a burst of speed jumped away.
"Finish this with Force Palm!" She yelled as Lucario lunged again.
"Megahorn!! Max Power!!" Hinaten yelled as Heralord lunged back as both attacks collided again with an Explosion of Power, nearly pushing Scarlet back who was still watching with Caliburn.
"Who won?" Caliburn thought as the smoke cleared both where still up, until both grinned as Lucario hit the dirt. While Kabu held on.
"Lucario is Unable to battle! Heralord wins! Hinaten wins!" The Ref said.
"YEAH!!" She cheered hugging Kabu as Maylene returned Lucario.
"You did great! You too Hinaten," Maylene said with a smile as she walked forward.
"I am please to give you the Cobble Badge!" Maylene said giving the badge to Hinaten.
"Thank you Maylene, YEAH!!" Hinaten cheered as Kabu called out too.
(A little later)
We find Hinaten, Scarlet and Caliburn walked away from the gym.
"Ok now that you have that, can we go now!!" Caliburn said as Scarlet grabbed Caliburn by the handle and glared at him.
"Give the girl a break! She just won that, she should Celebrate first!" Scarlet said. Neither one noticing Hinaten sneaking off.
"Sorry guys, but I want to explore this place," Hinaten said as she sneaked away until she saw a sign.
"Hmm, Meteorite tourist site?" She said before following the directions and found in a field in multiple craters where a bunch of Meteors.
"Hmm, so this is the landmark of Veilstone," She said looking at the site, when suddenly the Mark glowed Green again, causing her to clutch it.
"Ah, what's with you!?" She said before she heard a familiar chuckling and Froze in fear and turned around to see Yami.
"It's calling for it's master," Yami said.
"YAMI!!" Hinaten screamed. As the Shadow Pokemorph lunged.
(Meanwhile)
"NOW I'M TELLING....AAHHHHH!!!" Scarlet screamed.
"Screaming will get you nowhere!" Caliburn said.
"No,! Hinaten's gone!!" Scarlet yelled as Caliburn noticed.
"AAHHHH!!! We're scrap!!" He yelled until Scarlet grabbed him and shook him.
"Take it easy! We just gotta find her! Before Ross finds out we lost her!" Scarlet said.
"But where is she!?" Caliburn yelled.
"AHHH!!!" A Familiar scream is heard.
"HINATEN!!" Both yelled as Scarlet grabbed Caliburn and dashed off at Sonic Speed.
(That's Part Two! Next time, Scarlet and Caliburn arrive just in time, but can they fight against Yami? Wait and see!)
94. Extra: Veilstone Battle! Part 3
Adventure's of the Space Warriors
The Fourth Badge! Scarlet vs Yami! Part Three!
Back with Hinaten and Yami, as he was about to grab her, she teleported away and ran into the forest, she couldn't attack him, but she could still run. As Yami grinned.
"Want to play hide and seek? Fine with me!" Yami said as he dashed after her.
(Meanwhile)
Scarlet was dashing as fast as possible he had sensed the powers Yami was unleashing nearby the Meteor Site.
"Come on! Faster!!" Scarlet growled as he suddenly became a Red blur heading even faster.
(Meanwhile)
Hinaten suddenly dodged what looked like a hand of Darkness, before teleporting again.
"You can't hide from me, your mark will always call me, until you accept me," Yami said before seeing Hinaten appearing near the edge of the forest.
"(Gasps) I have to keep going!" She gasped until she heard a strange sound and before she could react, another Black Hand suddenly grabbed her.
"Caught you!" Yami said with a grin walking over to her, opening his mouth, showing his fangs was this time glowing Red.
"Your Balance Friend won't help you this time!" Yami said as he walked forward, Hinaten trying to get out.
"Let go of me!" Hinaten yelled but Yami grabbed her head.
"Now time for you to accept me, my angel!" He said before biting into Hinaten's neck.
"AH!" She screamed as the Red glowing Fangs sent a strange energy into Hinaten, causing her eyes to get glazed over, just as Scarlet ran up the steps and saw what was happening.
"Let her go!" Scarlet yelled slamming his fist into Yami sending the Shadow Pokemorph flying away and causing the Black Hand holding Hinaten to vanish as she fell to the ground, her eyes switching from Glazed to her normal eyes and back again to Glazed. Just as Yami stood back up and glared at the Gizoid who brought out Caliburn.
"This dosen't concern you Robot!" Yami said as his eyes glowed Red.
"Time I add you too my list!" Scarlet said as Caliburn clashed with Yami's dragon claws.
"You can't face my power!" Yami said as he jumped back.
"Oh yeah! Shine Slash!" Scarlet yelled sending a slash of light towards Yami who dodged.
"Hyperbeam!" He yelled launching the beam of energy.
"Light Shield!" Scarlet said as Caliburn shined and a Shield of White Light Blocked the Hyperbeam.
'He is so Lucky, we can't use Excalibur right now!' Scarlet thought.
"Looks like your a challenge," Yami said when suddenly a blur is seen as Hinaten appeared infront of Scarlet back up.
"So your up! Finally come to accept me," Yami said with a grin, but Hinaten just turned around her eyes now yellow showing Mewtwo Hinaten was in control.
"You will never have us!" She said as she grabbed Scarlet and teleported away. As Yami growled before smirking.
"Another time then my angel!" He said before teleporting away.
(Meanwhile)
We find the Halberd where Ross and Marissa where waiting for Hinaten, Scarlet and Caliburn, until they saw the three of them walking over.
"So how did it go?" Marissa asked.
"Great! No problems whatsoever!" Scarlet said as Hinaten showed the Cobble badge before smiling at Scarlet and Caliburn and following Marissa inside. Before I glanced at them both.
"So really no problems?" I asked but Scarlet lower his head.
"Don't worry, I know that guy is tough but atleast you stopped him from doing anything worse," I said as Scarlet nodded.
"Come on then, I'm sure Omega has some spare Oil," I said as Scarlet walked in too.
(That's Part Three and done! Any Reqeusts Fire Away!)
95. Extra: Team Ryche vs Yami! Part 1
Adventure's of the Space Warriors
Ross, Nukid and X vs Yami! Part One!
We see the Halberd this time flying towards the Author Fighters HQ! As Myself, along with Hinaten and Marissa.
"So why are we here again?" Hinaten asked,
"We have to get that thing fixed before it gets worse, the Author Fighters are the only ones with experience with these kinda things!" I said as the Halberd landed and the three of us headed to the HQ.
(A little later)
"As we just entered the Lounge where many of the Authors where watching TV, as Hikari noticed us.
"Hina-chan! What are you doing here?" Hikari asked hugging her Surrogate Sister.
"Otou-san said we should come here," Hinaten said smiling
"We're thought maybe you guys could help us, with that!" I said as Hinaten showed the Mark, Hikari and D.M knew about it but the others didn't.
"When did she get a Tatoo?" Nukid asked.
"It's not a Tatoo, this guy named Yami, gave her that Mark, it's acting like a Curse Mark," I said as Hikari saw Hinaten smiling, but a tiny amount of tears where appearing.
"Sure we can help you!" Hikari said. As Hinaten smiled. Before twitching for a second as the Mark glowed for a second.
(Meanwhile)
We see Yami looking at the FAF HQ from a distance, easily sensing the Mark inside.
"So you think those Authors can help you? Heheh, no matter what you do, I'll make you mine my Angel!" Yami said before turning away.
"For now, I must plan, even I know, I can't fight all of them by myself," Yami said as he walked away.
(Meanwhile)
We see inside the Halberd, was Katie, Justin, Alistair and Omega. Katie and Justin where hugging each other, while Alistair was talking about The Mark to Omega. (This Mini Series is after Webs of Deception!)
"So you see, it is a powerful force, but not unbreakable, but it would take phenomanal Power to break the Mark." Alistair said as Omega nodded just as Alistair looked outside and growled.
"Something up?" Omega asked.
"I thought I sensed something, but oh well!" Alistair said.
(Back in the FAF HQ)
We find ourselves in the Medical Area, where D.M and Hikari where getting ready to try the sealing. Hinaten was lying on the Bed.
"Alright let's do this," D.M said as His staff glowed while Hikari started to make handsigns.
"Sealing Technique!" Both said as two streams of Purple and Silver started to surround the Seal, but just as they did it started to glow Green and started to coil around Hinaten!
"What!?" I yelled as the energy disappated, as Hinaten started gasping for breath, the Seal uncoiled and went back to it's original position. As Hikari with a Chakra glowing hand scanned the seal before growling.
"It's no good, this seal has a fail-safe on it, if we try to seal it, it's trys to Kill Hinaten," Hikari said as Marissa lowered her head at that.
"I think it's best for Hinaten to stay here for the night," D.M said as I nodded.
"Thanks you guy!" I said as Hinaten looked at me.
"Otou-san," She said as I hugged her.
"Don't worry Hinaten, we'll figure something out!" I said. As she smiled before falling asleep.
(During the Night)
We see Yami looking at the Author Fighters HQ again.
"Now then my angel, time for you to join me," Yami said as he teleported.
(That's Part One! Next time, Yami tries to sneak into the FAF HQ to get Hinaten, but on the way he runs into the three Founders of Team Ryche!)
96. Extra: Team Ryche vs Yami! Part 2
Adventure's of the Space Warriors
Ross, Nukid and X vs Yami! Part Two!
As Yami snuck into the building, he saw the hallway that his senses where telling him Hinaten was but suddenly stopped.
'No way it's that easy!' He thought before closing his eyes, when he opened them they where now Green with a black Iris's.
"Just as I thought," Yami said as he saw what looked like mutiple hidden sensors and traps. Before crouching like he was about to dash.
"Extremespeed," He said and suddenly he blured and appeared on the other end of the Hallway and not one sensor got tripped.
"Too fast!" He grinned before noticing the sign marked Medical Area straight ahead.
"There you are," Yami said as he walked forward and opened the doors. Before seeing sleeping peacefully in bed was Hinaten, her pink hair all over the place.
'So Beautiful, now time for some pleasure,' Yami thought as he leaned down his fangs out and glowing red and bit her gently, not even getting a twitch from her, not noticing another voice inside her head.
'ROSS!!!' Mewtwo Hinaten yelled out.
(Meanwhile)
We find Myself and Marissa sleeping peacefully, when suddenly My eyes opened when I heard the yell.
'Hinaten!' I thought as I suddenly stood up fully clothed before teleporting away, but it woke Marissa up.
"Huh Ross? Where did he...oh no, Hinaten!" Marissa said as she grabbed her dress.
(Meanwhile)
'That's it, accept me!' Yami thought as Hinaten's eyes started to Glaze over.
"GET AWAY!" A voice yelled as Yami turned to see me and before he could react I tackled him right outta the window, waking Hinaten up just as Marissa showed up.
"Hinaten!" Marissa said.
"Kaa-san!" Hinaten yelled as both hugged each other.
"Where's Ross?" Marissa asked.
"I don't know, Otou-san suddenly appeared and tackled Yami right out of that window!" Hinaten said as Marissa saw the broken window.
'Ross...be careful!' She thought.
(Meanwhile)
As Me and Yami started to fall to the ground, We quickly seperated and transformed into our Pokemon forms, Deoxys and Shadow Rayquaza.
"RAGHH!!" Yami roared as he fired a hyperbeam right at Me, causing my entire right arm to be gone! But just like that Gem on My stomach glowed purple and my arm regenerated.
'Psycho Boost' I thought transforming into Attack Mode, before firing a Psycho Boost at Yami sending him crashing to the ground. As I hovered above the dust cloud despite the cloud, I could see Yami clearly. As I crossed my arms together and tackled him with a such force he hit the dirt again. I quickly flew away dodging another Hyperbeam! The Noise waking up the Author Fighters.
"What's going on here!?" D.M yelled until they saw Me and Yami fighting. As Yami slammed his huge dragon tail into Me sending me crashing too the ground.
"It's Yami!" Hinaten cried hiding behind Marissa as Yami glared at me before charging a hyperbeam!
'Protect' I thought as I became Defense mode and blocked the Hyperbeam. Before taking off again and firing another Psycho Boost but Yami avoided it, before trying to bite me, but I became Speed Mode and teleported away from the bite, before I fired a Hyperbeam, which Yami blocked with a Hyperbeam.
"We have help him!" X said as he brought out Sparda and dashed forward just as Me and Yami landed on the ground.
"Ragh!" Yami roared using Iron Tail, but just as I was about to dodge it, X appeared and blocked with Sparda.
"How about a little help?" X asked as I gave him a nod.
"_Soru_!" A voice is heard as Nukid suddenly appeared infront of Yami and punched him in the face, before landing next to Me and X.
"Come on, let's show him the power of team Ryche!" Nukid said as Both Me and X nodded.
(Thats Part 2! Next time, Ross, X and Nukid face off with Yami! Time for the Shadow Pokemorph to face Team Ryche!)
97. Extra: Team Ryche vs Yami! Part 3
Adventure's of the Space Warriors
Ross, Nukid and X vs Yami! Part Three!
As Yami roared again and tried to slam his tail on the two Authors and One Pokemon, all three dodged the slam, as X brought out Dawn and Dusk!
"Have some of this!" X yelled firing a huge amount of rounds but Yami used Extremespeed and appeared behind X, but before he could do anything, I fired a Psycho Boost sending the Dragon Pokemon down.
"GRR!" Yami growled before getting back up noticing Nukid dashing over.
"_Soru_! _Shigan_!" Nukid said as he sped up appearing right infront of him but before he could hit the Shigan, Yami used Extemespeed again and got away, before slamming his tail into Nukid sending the Martial Artist down, but he got right back up.
"That all you got!" Nukid said as I nodded to X before becoming Speed Mode and dashing towards Yami and slammed into him, the speed stunning him as I went back to Attack Mode and Suplexed him. Just as X brought out the Beowul Devil Trigger.
"**Divine Punishment!**" X yelled as he sent a barrage of punches into Yami who was sent skidding back, before returning to Human form!
"GRR! This isn't over!" Yami growled before smirking at Hinaten who hid behind Marissa again.
"And I'll see you again, my angel!" Yami said before teleporting away, just as I returned to normal.
"Phew, that was a decent workout!" Nukid said with a grinning face.
"Ross? You ok?" X asked as I sighed and walked over Hinaten!
"Hinaten? What happened, when he bit you? Can you remember anything?" I asked as the Girl lowered her head.
"I can't, all I can remember was a feeling of extreme pleasure," She said as I lowered my head at that. Before glancing at Marissa.
"It's just as I thought, his bites seem to send some kind of Aphrodisac into her, he's trying to get her to go into a Pokemorph Frenzy," I said as Marissa who knew what I meant nodded before hugging Hinaten.
"We won't let him hurt you Hinaten," Marissa said with tears in her eyes as Hinaten hugged back.
"We'll help you anyway we can!" D.M said as Hikari kneeled down placing a hand on Hinaten's shoulder.
"That's a promise, Hina-chan!" Hikari said. As Hinaten smiled.
"By the way...whats a Pokemorph Frenzy?" Nukid asked as Me and Marissa blushed before I coughed.
"Um, well, its this little problems Pokemorphs have, it would take too long to say," I said as I walked inside with Marissa and Hinaten, with everyone else following.
(That's Part Three and done! R&R! Requests welcome, but for everyone, remember it must be about my team, that includes, Pokemon or Author Fighters.)
98. Extra: A Pokemorph Confession! Part One!
Adventure's of the Space Warriors
Confession of a Pokemorph! Part One!
As we see inside the Author Fighters HQ, we see Myself walking along a hallway to the training room, after Yami's surprise visit, I knew I had to get stronger, but as I headed closer, I could hear what sounds like grunting.
"What the?" I said as I looked in the training room and I see to my shock Hareta, he was firing constant Energy Balls at moving targets, as he destroyed the last of the targets, he sighed before he noticed Me walking in.
"Ross," Hareta said with a nod,
"What are you doing?" I asked as Hareta sighed.
"I'm training, I have to get stronger, I can't fail Hinaten again!" Hareta said as I smiled at that.
"So you really care about her?" I said as Hareta nodded.
"It's...more than that, to be honest, I...I think I'm falling in love with her," Hareta said as I raised an eyebrow at that.
"You do? You really love her?" I said as Hareta nodded before giving me a serious look.
"Yes and I just realised, I have only one way to prove myself," Hareta said as he brought out a Glacedia Flower and Glowed a combination of Green, Blue and White.
"Aerial Shaymin!!" He yelled revealing his new form, his hair was now white done in dreadlocks, his eyes where now Blue, he also was wearing, a Green and Blue shirt and white Shorts.
**Pokemorph Battle Notes!**
**Aerial Shaymin: This form grants the Pokemorph the ability to use the energy of Nature in his or her attacks, whenever this Pokemorph is near Pollution it can use the powerful seed flare!**
**End Battle Notes!**
As Hareta took a fighting stance I smiled before becoming Chaos Deoxys!
"Then Kid! Bring it on!" I said as we both clashed.
(Meanwhile)
We find Marissa, Hinaten and the Author Fighters in the lounge, Hikari was talking to Hinaten, while Nukid seemed to be asking Marissa about the Pokemorph Frenzy before getting blasted away by water.
"Give it a rest!" Marissa yelled just as an Explosion is heard surprising everyone.
"What was that!?" TL yelled.
"It came from the Training Room!" D.M said as everyone headed to the Observation Deck to see Me and Hareta fighting.
"Wait why are those two fighting?" Hikari asked.
"Without me!!" Nukid yelled as X sighed.
"That's Male Pokemorph's for you, they always want to fight, even the kids," Marissa said as she and Hikari saw Hinaten looking down with a worried look on her face and smiled.
'Hareta-kun,' Hinaten thought. As the battle continued.
(That's Part One! Next time, Hareta and Ross continue their fight! What will happen? Will Hareta confess his feelings to Hinaten? Stay Tuned!)
99. Extra: A Pokemorph Confession! Part Two!
Adventure's of the Space Warriors
Confession of a Pokemorph! Part Two!
Back in the training room, I fired a Hyperbeam but Hareta dodged before firing another Energy Ball which I caught.
"You gotta do better than that kid!" I said as Hareta smirked before somehow going airbourne.
"Aerial Ace!" He yelled as he was surrounded in a tornado.
"Psycho Cut!" I yelled as I countered the two attacks trying to over power each other until we where both pushed back and both grinning.
"Not bad power! But now it's time to give me everything!" I said as the Flowers on Hareta's arms started glowing.
"Fine with me!" Hareta said as the Flowers where glowing a bright green as I glowed Red.
"Uh oh! Brace yourselfs!!" X yelled.
'Be careful Ross-kun/Hareta-kun!' Hinaten and Marissa thought as both of them reach full power.
"Chaos Blast!!" I yelled.
"Seed Flare!!" Hareta yelled as his blast of Natural Energy collided with my Blast of Chaos Energy. Creating a flash of Green and Red light.
As the light finally stopped, the Author Fighters along with Marissa and Hinaten looked down and too everyone's shock both where still standing.
"Call...it a...draw?" Hareta asked with a grin.
"Fine...with...me!" I said as we both returned to normal as Marissa caught me and Hinaten catching Hareta.
"Hey...Hinaten-chan!" Hareta said as Hinaten smiled as I chuckled along with Marissa who kissed me on the lips.
"Great job, Ross-kun!" Marissa said as I nodded, before standing up.
"Well that was fun, so who wants dinner!" I said as both Hinaten and Hareta cheered.
"Alright! Whos paying?" Marissa asked.
"Not it!!" Me, Hinaten and Hareta yelled as Marissa suddenly pouted.
"Got me again!" She said as we all laughed.
"Well looks like things are looking up for them!" D.M said as Hikari smiled and nodded.
'With a family like that, Hinaten's going nowhere!' Hikari thought.
(That's Part Two and Done! Like Before R&R and hope to see more from all my friends!)
100. Extra: Pokemorph Date 2! Part One
Adventure's of the Space Warriors
A Date of Trouble! Part One!
We find ourselves in the Lounge of the Author Fighters where Hareta was nervously waiting for a certain Pokemorph, watching him was Myself and Darkmagicianmon, since Marissa and Hikari had gone to help Hinaten get ready.
"Calm down Hareta, it went well last time, it should be this time!" I said as Hareta sighed.
"But with Yami around, if we go out, she'll only have me to protect her, I know I'm not strong enough yet!" Hareta said. As I sighed.
"Calm Down, remember, use the Teleport and get right back here if you run into trouble!" I said trying to calm him down.
"She's ready!" A voice is heard as Hikari and Marissa walked out, and when Hareta saw Hinaten he froze.
'I think my heart stopped,' Hareta thought as Hinaten was wearing an almost gown like dress purple in colour, she was also wearing purple heeled shoes.
"Hello Hareta-kun!" She said hugging the Shayin Pokemorph by the arm, as the other two couples chuckled. As Hinaten dragged Hareta out the door. Marissa suddenly got a blue gleam in her eyes before grabbing my arm.
"Come on Ross-kun, I could use some excitement!" She said dragging me away, as D.M chuckled.
"Like Mother, Like Daughter!" D.M said as Hikari giggled.
(Meanwhile)
We find Yami looking down at a street from ontop of a building.
'Why are these beings the dominate species? The Pokemorph race were created to fight Darksides! But why should we be second to these beings!?' Yami thought with venom in his voice until he heard giggling.
"This is fun Hareta-kun!" A voice is heard as Yami looked down and saw while grinning, Hinaten and Hareta!
'Well, talk about Lucky! I find my angel, and only the boy with her, perfect!' Yami thought as he disappeared.
(Meanwhile)
We find non other than Johan and Omaddon the Chaos Duo walking through the valleys.
"Uh what did Drake want again?" Omaddon asked.
"He wants us to find any kind of power that he can use, either to make himself or other members of his army stronger!" Johan said.
"Oh, then what about them?" Omaddon said pointing at Hinaten and Hareta which Johan grinned.
"Two Pokemorphs? Sounds Good to me?" Johan said when suddenly Omaddon turned around his Byakugan already activated.
"What's up?" Johan asked.
"I thought I sense someone on the roofs, oh well!" Omaddon said as he and Johan walked away not noticing Yami appearing nearby.
'So those Darksides think they can take my angel? They are dead wrong!' Yami thought as he vanished again.
(That's Part One! Next time, Hinaten and Hareta try to enjoy themselves, but when Yami and the Chaos Duo show up, they have to get away, this time with help from another Pokemorph!)
101. Extra: Pokemorph Date 2! Part Two
Adventure's of the Space Warriors
A Date of Trouble! Part Two!
We find Hinaten and Hareta simply walking through the streets, Hinaten still holding Hareta's arm, while the Shaymin Pokemorph was trying to not blush.
"Isn't this fun Hareta-kun?" Hinaten asked as Hareta smiled.
"Yeah it is Hinaten-chan," He said as Hinaten smiled while she looked like she was blushing.
"I really needed a friend now," She said nearly burrowing her face into Hareta's arm, as Hareta hugged her with his other free arm.
"It's ok Hinaten-chan, we'll find a way to stop this!" Hareta said as Hinaten smiled.
"Thank you," She whispered.
"Aww isn't that so sweet I might get tooth ache!" A voice is heard as both Pokemon turn to see Johan and Omaddon.
"Great, way to ruin a moment!" Hareta said not noticing Hinaten's mark glowing.
"Hareta," She whispered. Feeling the Burning Feeling the Mark gave.
"What? Whats wrong?" He asked. Until he saw the glowing mark.
"He's here," She whispered as Hareta glanced around.
"Why don't you Darksides leave my angel alone!" A voice is heard as Yami appeared leaning on a wall with his arms crossed.
"Hey! Both of them are going to Master Drake so you can get lost!" Johan yelled as Yami glared.
"Too bad for you then!" Yami said as he blured and slammed both Darksides into a wall.
"Come on let's go!" Hareta said as both started to run getting Yami attention.
"Oh no you don't!" Yami said bluring and appearing infront of them both, as Hareta became Aerial Shaymin!
"Leave her alone!" Hareta said as he tried to punch Yami but he caught his fist.
"Why don't you just stop getting in my way, I will have my Angel and no one will stop me!" Yami said.
"Star Shuriken!!" A voice is heard as suddenly a Star suddenly slammed into Yami sending him back releasing Hareta who Hinaten ran over too.
"You ok?" She asked as both saw Alyssa as Star Jirachi inbetween them and Yami!
"Your not touching either of them, not if I have anything to say about it!" Alyssa said as Yami saw her form.
"Jirachi? That was unexpected!" Yami said as suddenly a rumbling was heard as Johan and Omaddon appeared on the other end as Hinaten and Hareta faced them.
"I can fight those two!" Hinaten said becoming Duo Mewtwo!
"Let's do this!" Hareta said as the two young Pokemorphs faced off with Johan and Omaddon while Alyssa brought out two more Star's while facing off with Yami!
(That's Part Two! Next time, With this date interruptted can Hareta, Hinaten and Alyssa handle the Chaos Duo and Yami? Will the Other Space Warrior's and Author Fighters arrive to help? Stay Tuned!)
102. Extra: Pokemorph Date 2! Part Three
Adventure's of the Space Warriors
A Date of Trouble! Part Three!
As Hinaten and Hareta charged at Omaddon and Johan, Alyssa spun her stars glaring at Yami.
"Let's see how good you are Girl!" He said as he lunged with Dragon Claws, but Alyssa blocked all of them with her shields.
"Starbeam!!" She said firing a Beam of Light from one of her stars.
"Hyperbeam!" Yami said as he blocked the Starbeam!
"Star Shuriken!" Alyssa said throwing the Glowing Star at Yami who managed to avoid it. Before grinning.
"Not bad, but time to kick it up a notch!" He said as he activated Extremespeed as a big star shield appeared around Alyssa.
(Meanwhile)
"Aura Sphere/Energy Ball!" Both Hinaten and Hareta said as the combined orbs of Aura and Natural Energy spun together both Darksides barely avoiding it.
"Grr, Come on!" Johan said as he sent his whip towards both Pokemorphs, but they managed to avoid it, as Mewtwo Hinaten smirked at Hareta.
"Come on dear, that all you have?" She asked as Hareta grinned.
"Not on your life! Aerial Ace!" Hareta said as he charged at both Darksides with an Aerial Ace sending both crashing back.
"Not bad, Hareta-kun!" She said as she used Psychic to send them back further as Johan growled.
"I don't believe this we're getting out butts handed to us by kids!!" Johan yelled as Omaddon took a fighting stance with his Byakugan activated.
"No way!!" He yelled as he swung a fist at both but to his shock, Hinaten caught it easily!
"Woah!" Hareta said as Hinaten sent Omaddon crashing into Johan.
"That's that!" Hinaten said still in her Mewtwo Form before glancing at Hareta.
"Well I have to go, but before I do..." Mewtwo Hinaten said before suddely kissing Hareta! Causing the Shaymin Pokemorph to widen his eyes.
"You better protect my naive self!" Mewtwo Hinaten said as she transformed back as Hinaten fell into Hareta's arms.
BOOOMMM!!
Suddenly Hareta saw Alyssa skidding towards Him and Hareta, a little bruised but fine, as Yami showed up grinning.
"Now that those two are outta the way, how about handing her over!" Yami said as Hareta and Alyssa glared.
"Fine then!" Yami said as he lunged when suddenly...
"Take this!!" A voice yelled as suddenly Alistair appeared punching Yami in the stomach sending the Shadow Rayquaza Pokemorph back as he glared at the new Rayquaza Pokemorph.
"So, your the new Dragon Pokemorph?" Yami said as he noticed Myself, Marissa, Hikari and Darkmagicianmon showing up. Before smirking.
"Well looks like we have to pick this up another time," Yami said before teleporting.
"You ok?" I asked as Hareta nodded.
"I'll live," Alyssa said as Hinaten woke up.
"Hareta-kun?" She said as Hareta smiled.
"It's ok Hinaten-chan, let's go home!" Hareta said. As everyone headed back.
(Meanwhile)
Back in Omega Mountain, Johan and Omaddon where reporting to Drake about what happened. Leaving out the part they where beaten by Hinaten and Hareta of course.
"So a new Dark Pokemorph? This could be interesting," Drake said with a smirk.
"Well we're going to get some rest," Johan said as he and Omaddon headed away.
(That's Part Three and Done! Once again R&R and Requests are welcomed!)
103. Extra: Double Trouble! Part One!
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
A Dark Balance and Pokemorph! Part One!
We find ourselves outside the Author Fighters HQ, where Hinaten was sitting on a swing set, with her where Kasumi and Haruka.
"Cheer up Kid, so you have a sicko who wants to make you his bride, big deal," Kasumi said, as Haruka glared at the other Chara.
"Real nice Kasumi! Don't worry Hina-chan," Haruka said in a comforting tone, until all three of them heard footsteps and saw Hikari walking over, as Hinaten smiled.
"Kari-nee," Hinaten said as she stood up,
"Hello Hina-chan, Kasumi-san, Haruka-san," Hikari said, Hinaten's Charas nodding.
"What's up?" Hinaten asked.
"I just wanted to know if you feel like taking a walk," Hikari said as Hinaten nodded.
"Sure," Hinaten said as the Balance and Pokemorph walked away, Hinaten's Charas smiling.
"Let's leave them alone, maybe we can find some food inside," Kasumi said with a smirk as Haruka shook her head.
(Meanwhile)
We find Lucifer the Balance of Hatred watching Hinaten and Hikari with curiosity.
"So she's the one you want?" Lucifer asked at a Shadowy Figure who nodded.
"She is the one I marked, unfortunatly everytime I have her, someone gets in my way, but this seems like the best time for both of us to get what we want!" The Figure said revealing it was Yami.
"Hmm, very well, you help me get Reyelle and the Pokemorph is all yours," Lucifer said as he walked away. As Yami smirked.
"Very well, Lucifer-sama," Yami said before following him.
(Meanwhile)
As Hikari and Hinaten walk down the path, Hikari then faced her Surrogate Sister.
"Hmm, I know how you feel, more than anyone, I nearly lost myself to someone too, but thanks to Sempai and all my friend, including your Otou-san, I managed to ignore his advances," Hikari said as Hinaten smiled just as a familiar sense was felt and Hikari's eyes widened.
"Do you now?" A voice is heard as Hikari suddenly had her arms grasped as behind her was Lucifer. As Hinaten gasped.
"Lucifer!" Hikari said as the Balance of Hatred gave her a lust filled leer.
"Now Reyelle, do you really think you can ignore me forever?" Lucifer said as Hikari glanced at Hinaten.
"Run Hinaten! Get the others!" Hikari yelled as Hinaten nodded and turned back to the path when suddenly her mark started glowing. As a chuckle is heard.
"Now Lucifer, you had to start without me?" A voice is heard as Yami appeared blocking the path back to the Author Fighters HQ.
"Yami!" Hinaten said as the Shadow Pokemorph suddenly lunged and pinned Hinaten too a tree.
"Neither of you are leaving!" Yami said as his fangs glowed red again. Before glancing at Hikari.
"Watch this Balance, as your friend becomes mine!" Yami said with a grin before biting Hinaten in the neck.
"Ah!" Hinaten cried out, as the Aphrodisac started to work it's way
'Hina-chan!' Hikari thought as Lucifer chuckled.
"Now, Reyelle, don't be so meloncoly, once my friend is done with her, I'm going to enjoy our time together," Lucifer said with a lustful grin.
'That's it, accept it!' Yami thought as Hinaten's eyes started to glaze over and to Hikari's horror where starting to glow a Pink and Purple colour, the warning that a Pokemorph was going to go into a Frenzy.
'No Hinaten!' Hikari thought as she could do nothing but watch.
(That's Part One! Help arrives just in time! But can the most unlikely members of the Space Warrior's handle Yami and Lucifer? Stay Tuned!)
104. Extra: Double Trouble! Part Two!
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
A Dark Balance and Pokemorph! Part Two!
As Hikari watched as her Surrogate Sister started weakening, Yami could sense the Aphrodisac finally working as he saw Hinaten's eyes glowing.
'Yes! Almost there, just a little more and she's mine!' Yami thought as he kept his hold.
"HEY!" A voice suddenly yells as suddenly someone kicked Yami away as he skidded next to Lucifer who still held Hikari as Hinaten leaned against the tree almost Limp, the glowing in her eyes starting to recede, but she looked flushed.
"No one can do that to our friend!" The Voice is heard revealing it was Space Warrior Members, Kirby and Metaknight!
"You two!" Yami said as he growled. As both noticed Hinaten managing to get up.
"Hinaten! Hurry! We'll keep them busy!" Kirby said as Hinaten nodded before going for one of her Pokeball!
"Go Kabu!" She said bringing out the Heralord.
"To the Author Fighters HQ!" Hinaten said climbing on the beetles back as he took off.
"NO!" Yami yelled as he dashed over but Metaknight blocked him with some sword strikes which missed as Yami growled as Lucifer chuckled.
"Need some help?" Lucifer said.
"A little," Yami said as Lucifer pinned Hikari to a tree.
"Do you mind," Lucifer said as Yami created what looked like Black Chains which tied Hikari to the tree!
"No then let's take care of these two!" Yami said as Lucifer drew his sword.
"Come on Metaknight! Let's beat these guys!" Kirby said as the two charged.
(Meanwhile)
As Kabu flew towards the Author Fighter HQ, we could see Myself, along with Darkmagicianmon and Marissa. As they saw Hinaten.
"Kabu? Hinaten what's wrong?" I asked as the Beetle landed as Hinaten wobbled a little before falling into my arms.
"Kari-nee, in trouble," She managed to whisper, before falling asleep! As I gave her to Marissa, I nodded to Darkmagicianmon and the two of us headed up the path.
(Meanwhile)
As Lucifer swung his sword, Metaknight parried and blocked with ease, his years of sword experience helping him. As he blocked another he jumped back.
"Sword Beam!" Metaknight yelled sending a slash of energy towards Lucifer who dodged it before charging at Metaknight who blocked another strike.
"Hold still!" Yami said as he missed another slash of his claws, as Kirby kept weaving and dodging everything, before landing some distance away.
"Alright time to burn! Flamethrower!" Yami yelled sending a stream of flame towards Kirby who suddenly started running in place, before starting the Inhale ability which sucked in all the Flames, before Kirby started to glow.
(Kirby transformation music)
As Kirby jumped the glowing covered him until he was wearing what looked like a bandana with a Green Jewel on it, before a huge burst of flames appeared and his body was more Red than Pink.
(End Music)
As the now Fire Kirby appeared he inhaled and sent his own fire towards Yami who barely dodged as Kirby jumped back and sent another blast of fire which hit Yami this time pushing him back. As Lucifer pushed Metaknight back who landed next to Kirby.
"Time I finish this!" Lucifer said bringing out his wand, as Hikari knew what he was going to do!
"No don't!" Hikari said.
"Heh, AVADA...!" Lucifer started to say until he felt like he had been punch which he had been by me! As he was sent crashing back he saw Darkmagicianmon destroying the Chains holding Hikari as they hugged.
"Sempai," She said.
"Time for you both to clear off!!" I said as Metaknight and Fire Kirby walked next to me, the three who started the Space Warrior's as Lucifer and Yami glared.
"Fine, but we will both have what we desire!" Yami said as the two of them vanished.
"Where Hina-chan?" Hikari asked.
"Marissa took her to her room, whatever that creep did to her, took alot outta her," I said as Hikari nodded.
"Thank you for helping us," Hikari said as Kirby transformed back to normal.
"Don't mention it, now I'm starving can we eat?" Kirby asked as I chuckled.
"You and food, come on let's go!" I said as we headed back.
(That's Part Two and Done! Once again R&R and Requests welcomed!)
105. Extra: Second Nightmare!
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
Another Nightmare!
We find ourselves inside the Author Fighters HQ where Hinaten was still sleeping, the effects of Yami's bite still effecting her, as Marissa watched her worried.
'Hinaten, when will this finally end?' Marissa thought until she heard footsteps and saw Me, Darkmagicianmon, Hikari, Kirby and Metaknight.
"Your alright," Marissa said as I hugged her.
"Yeah, hows Hinaten?" I asked as we saw her sleeping.
"She's fine for now, just tired," Marissa said. As Hinaten slept.
"Come on let's leave her be for now," I said as we left the room.
(Meanwhile)
We find Yami sitting in his room, given to him by Lucifer, although he had failed again to get Hinaten, he saw the effects and grinned.
'Time for another trip,' He thought as he entered a trance.
(Dream)
We find Hinaten, in her Duo Mew form, clutching the Duo Staff.
"Hello, Anyone!" Hinaten cried out.
"Yes," Yami's voice is heard as he appeared, causing Hinaten to back away.
"Now, unfortunatly, you can run from me now," Yami said as he glowed black.
"Vortex Rayquaza!" He yelled as he transformed, he was now wearing Black Dragon like armour, also his eyes where now Black with Green Iris's.
**Pokemorph Battle Notes**
**Vortex Rayquaza: The Dark Version of Kaze Rayquaza, this form can create a vortex of emptiness that can swallow up any enemies!**
**End Notes!**
As Hinaten backed up more at the new evil form. Yami grinned before lifting up his right arm, as his right hand glowed black.
"Come," He said, when suddenly Hinaten's eyes became Glazed over and she walked over, as Yami grinned even more.
'Yes, I may not have her yet, but I can control her in this form,' Yami thought as Hinaten suddenly was right infront of him, still Glazed eyed.
"Now my angel, time for you too...no, not yet," Yami said as he was heading for her neck but stopped.
"I want you too feel what you expect when your finally mine!" Yami said as his fangs retracted and he kissed Hinaten on the lips, causing the poor girl to melt unable to control herself, as Yami finally released before grinning. As he nipped Hinaten on the neck.
"For now sleep, for I will come for you," Yami said as he suddenly disappeared, as Hinaten was down on the floor of her Dreamscape, the poor girl slowly getting control of herself.
(End Dream)
As Hinaten suddenly sat up, looking terrified, as she could still hear Yami's words, before lying back down, tears on her face.
'When will this end?' She thought mirroring her mothers thoughts, as she didn't see Hareta who saw her terrified look.
"Hinaten...I will help you, you'll never have that look again!" Hareta said as he remembered the words from Mewtwo Hinaten.
'You better look after her!'
"I will, no one will harm her again," Hareta said walking off.
(That's this One Chapter! Done! R&R again and Requests welcome!)
106. Extra: Alistair vs Yami!
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
Dragon Clash!
We find ourselves in somekind of park where Hinaten was once again swinging, this time watching her was Alistair, after Lucifer and Yami revealed they where working together, things where going to get much tougher, Alistair was watching Hinaten this time, but he was also having a Mental conversation with his Pokemon Half.
'You have to tell me, your the only one who knows Yami the most!' Alistair thought. As Rayquaza sighed.
'Fine, you see I met Yami while he was in Sootopolis City, he was barely alive and I took pity on him and bonded with him, using my power he was able to leave Sootopolis and decided to work on protecting Hoenn, but while we were, he started to look down on Humans, he couldn't except they where the top species, while the Pokemon had to work under him, he didn't see the bonding trainers and Pokemon had, so he wanted to make sure the Pokemorph Race ruled over all, so he decided to go on a killing spree, his hatred for humanity, caused me and him to seperate, while he became the Shadow Pokemorph, it took Me, and the former Kyorge and Groudon Pokemorphs together to defeat him, he then disappeared and we all thought he was dead!' Rayquaza thought. As both of them continued to talk.
(Meanwhile)
We see Yami nearby the location of Hinaten and Alistair and grinning.
'Perfect, with this, I can make her come to me, Vortex Rayquaza!' Yami thought becoming his Pokemorph Limit, as like before he pointed his right hand at Hinaten.
"Come to me," He whispered which caused Hinaten's eyes to Glaze over, since Alistair was still in his trance so he could talk with Rayquaza he didn't noticed, but as Hinaten walked into the woods, Rayquaza's suddenly growled.
'What's up?' Alistair thought until he saw Hinaten was gone!
"OH no!" Alistair yelled until he felt the presense and growled.
"Kaze Rayquaza!!" Alistair yelled becoming his Pokemorph Limit before dashing away.
(Meanwhile)
As Yami stood there calmly, he heard rustling and saw still Glazed eyed was Hinaten, as he grinned.
"Nice to see you my angel," Yami said as he stroked her hair, as she just stood still. Like a Puppet or Statue.
"Let's be on our way," Yami said when suddenly he heard a roar as Alistair appeared.
"Ah, the new Dragon, how nice to see you," Yami said with a grin as Alistair glared at him.
"Extremespeed!" Alistair yelled as he slammed into Yami sending both Pokemorphs crashing.
"Hyperbeam!!" Both yelled clashing with beams of energy ending in a tie.
"Twister!" Alistair said slamming Yami back before he lunged with Dragon's Claws.
"This ends HERE!!" Alistair yelled as he was about to slash at Yami until...
"Aura Sphere!" A voice is heard as an Orb of Aura slams into Alistair.
"Dark Twister!!" Yami yelled as he send a Tornado of Darkness at Alistair sending the Pokemorph Crashing into many trees before he returned to human form, as Yami glanced at the attacker, which was the still tranced Hinaten. As he grinned.
"That's my angel!" Yami said as he grabbed her arm.
"Better luck next time rookie!" Yami said as he and Hinaten vanished just as Me and Marissa appeared.
"Alistair!!" I yelled as we both went to the injured Pokemorph.
"What happened?" Marissa asked.
"Guys, I'm sorry, he got her," Alistair managed to say before passing out. As I put my hand on his shoulder.
"Don't worry, we'll get her back," I said as I hugged Marissa.
'Yami...if you do anything to her, I'll gonna rip your head off!!' I thought.
(Meanwhile)
We find Yami and Hinaten appearing in Lucifer's new home, as the Balance of Hatred saw them both.
"So I see you did well," Lucifer said as Yami grinned.
"Yes, but we must still get you, your reyelle," Yami said as he smirked.
"I have a good plan on how we get her...and YOU are going to help us," Yami said putting his hands on Hinaten's shoulders who still had her Glazed look!
(That's This One-shot done! The Second Half will possibly be on Hikari's Hate Version 2!)
107. Extra: The Balance Pokemorph?
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
The Balance Pokemorph?
We find ourselves back at the Author Fighters HQ, where Hikari was watching TV along with Hinaten, Hareta and D.M.
"It great to be home again," Hikari sighed as she hugged D.M.
"You bet Hikari-hime," D.M said as Hinaten giggled.
"Same here Kari-nee-chan!" Hinaten said with a smile before pecking Hareta on the cheek causing the boy to blush as D.M and Hikari chuckled. No one not even Hikari noticed two almost spirit like figures with them, Infinity and Cressilia.
"So when'd you finally get back?" Infinity asked as Cressilia simple smiled.
(Meanwhile)
I was in my room just thinking.
'Something on your mind,' A Very familiar voice is heard as Deoxys Appeared.
"Yeah, I'm just surprised Hikari has one too," I said as Deoxys nodded.
"If you mean a Pokemon Spirit I heard about that, so she has a Cressilia Pokemon Spirit?" Deoxys asked as I nodded.
"Yeah, it seemed to come out, when the Life Aura's gave Hikari that new form, but at least Yami is gone now, Lucifer's going to be quiet for sometime too." I said with a smile, as Deoxys nodded.
"So you gonna tell her about Cressilia?" Deoxys asked.
"I got a feeling she'll find out soon, after all Infinity is going to notice another being inside her sister," I said with a smile as Deoxys chuckled.
"Too true," Deoxys said before smiling and chuckling some more.
"By the way, you've got a hormonal mermaid coming in!" Deoxys warned as he vanished. Just as the doors opened to reveal Marissa in a bathrobe. As I gulped.
"Marissa-chan, you ok?" I asked as Marissa walked forward swaying her hips.
"I'm just purfect!" Marissa said as she hugged me and started to kiss me, As I sighed in my head.
'Oh well!' I thought. As we got to some 'quality time'
(That's this one-shot, it's mostly what happened after Me and my team got back after Balance Rescue 2! I'm back and ready to take requests!)
108. Turn back the Clock! Hikari! Part One!
(Just so everyone knows this is before Hikari's father left and before Lucifer killed her mother!)
Adventures of the Space Warrior's!
An unknown past! Part One!
The first thing we see is the beautiful Balance City where we see Jinmay and Kaito the Balance of Hope and Time and parents to Hikari Ino! As Kaito was just sitting down.
"Well Kari's fast asleep," Kaito said with a smile as Jinmay smiled.
"So how was your meeting with Dialga?" Jinmay asked as Kaito smiled.
"The Dragon's still he usual self and always a good friend, he was actually happy to meet Kari," Kaito said as Jinmay smiled.
"So even a Time Deity has a soft spot for children," Jinmay said with a giggle.
"Hmm, yeah, but now I think finally we can have some peace!" Kaito said. When suddenly a huge blaring was heard as the Balance HQ's alarm activated.
"Intruders, where are they!?" Jinmay said as the security showed and they both paled.
"Kari!!" Both yelled before teleporting away to Hikari's bedroom!
(Meanwhile)
We see a One Year Old Hikari Ino sleeping soundly not noticing Five Figures walking towards her one holding some kind of syringe with a sickly Black Liquid in it.
"Kill her," The What looked like leader said as the one with the Syringe walked forward with the needle primed to inject the Venom when suddenly Jinmay and Kaito appeared and sent all Five Defilers crashing into a wall, waking up Hikari who started crying! As the Lead Defiler smirked.
"So the Royal Majesty's themselves, how nice for you to join us," He said as Jinmay and Kaito just glared.
"Leave now Defiler, you have no place near our Daughter!" Jinmay said as Kaito got ready for a fight.
"Now you see WE don't need to finish her, HE does!" The Leader said as both Balance's turned around to see another Defiler holding the Dropped Syringe and injected it into Hikari's arm! Causing the Poor Girl to collaspe!
"KARI!!" Jinmay said as she dashed over and picked up her daughter while Kaito was furious!
"That's it! You all done!" Kaito said as he unleashed a huge power as the now Six Defilers smiled.
"We did our part, have a nice SHORT time with your daughter!" The Lead Defiler said as all Six where envolped them all not even leaving dust as Jinmay hugged her daugher.
(Later)
We see Reki and a group of Healer Balance's trying to use their powers to heal Hikari as the rest of them kept working, Reki walked over to the Jinmay and Kaito.
"How is she?" Jinmay asked as Reki sighed.
"Not good, whatever they used is immune to our Balance Powers, we can't remove it, we're slowing it down, but I fear theres nothing we can do," Reki said with his head down as Jinmay hugged Kaito.
"Well I know one way," A voice is heard as the three of them turn to see a Figure it was non other than a Younger looking Justin, he looked about 15 or 13 years old! (In Pokemon Terms he's lived for Ages but in Human terms he just becoming a Teenager)
"Who are you?" Kaito asked trying to sense anything as Justin chuckled.
"Now Kaito, I thought you would recognise an Old friend, after all you and your daughter met me yesterday," He said as Kaito suddenly widened his eyes.
"Dialga!?" Kaito said as Justin chuckled before bowing to Jinmay.
"I saw what happened and came here as quick as I could, this Venom may be immune to Balance Powers but I know one creature who can help!" Justin said.
"Who can help?" Jinmay asked.
"Cressilia the Lunar Pokemon, her power can heal people from very serious injures and even from horrible nightmares, if anyone can help Hikari, it's her," Justin said as Kaito nodded.
"Jinmay I need you to stay here and make sure nothing else happens, I'll go with Dialga and find Cressilia!" Kaito said as Jinmay nodded.
"Good Luck!" Jinmay said as Kaito and Justin jumped into a portal!
(That's Part One! First off next time, Kaito and Justin head to Full Moon Island and find Cressilia, who reveals only one way to save Hikari! Meanwhile for Snake Screamer don't worry I will do your request!)
109. Turn back the Clock! Hikari! Part Two!
(Just so everyone knows this is before Hikari's father left and before Lucifer killed her mother!)
Adventures of the Space Warrior's!
An unknown past! Part Two!
We see the Beautiful Full Moon Island, which like it's name sake lookes like a Full Moon with a Lake in the middle as a portal appears as Kaito and Justin stepped out.
"So this is where Cressilia lives?" Kaito asked until he saw Justin had turned to his Pokemon Form Dialga.
"This is just so she dosen't try to fly away, she very cautious around humans and beings who look like them, if she saw us while I was in human form, she'd fly off before we could say anything and we don't have time for that," Justin said. When suddenly a calming wind suddenly blew.
"_Hello Dialga, oh and whos this,_" A female voice is heard as suddenly appearing infront of both Kaito and Dialga was the Lunar Pokemon Cressilia, and looking at her you could see why she's called the Lunar Pokemon, almost half her body had Crescent Moon Shaped wings! As she hovered over to both of them.
"Hello Cressilia, allow me to introduce, Kaito Ino, the Ruler of the Balances and the Balance of Time, he needs your help," Justin said, as Cressilia moved over to Kaito. As her eyes glowed a Silver Colour before nodding.
"_I see, very well, I have sensed your thoughts and you need my help for your daughter, I will help,_" Cressilia said with a smile, as Justin created another portal as the Three headed back!
(Meanwhile)
We see Jinmay along with Reki keeping an eye on Hikari.
"How's she doing?" Jinmay asked.
"Shes still alive but at this rate, in an hours time she'll be gone!" Reki said as Jinmay prayed.
"Please, Kaito-kun, please hurry!" She begged until she felt a familiar presense as she saw Kaito along with Justin back in human form and Cressilia, as she walked over and hugged Kaito.
"We too late," Kaito said as Cressilia floated over to Hikari her eyes glowing Silver as she seemed to be scanning Hikari's body, mind and soul before nodding.
"_Well I always wanted a heir,_" She said as Both Balances heard that as Justin chuckled.
"What do you mean?" Kaito asked.
"So THAT'S the only way to save her?" Justin asked.
"What way?" Jinmay asked.
"_The only way I can save her is too bond my soul with hers and we become one, my powers would become hers and the Venom would disappear, unfortunately she won't be able to access my powers until she comes into contact with all seven Treasures of Arceus_," Cressilia said as Justin widened his eyes.
"The Life Aura's!? But Arceus flung them into another Dimension to keep them safe from Darkside's!" Justin said as Cressilia nodded.
"The Bonding will remove the Venom and cure her, but she won't be able to access my powers until she does come into contact with the Life Aura's, when she does not only will she be a Balance, but she'll be a Pokemorph too." Cressilia said, Justin nodded but both Kaito and Jinmay where confused.
"Pokemorph?" Jinmay asked.
"_Pokemorph's are special beings blessed with the powers of numerous Pokemon! Arceus created the race shortly after the war with King Rasets ended so the Balance's would have allies when the time was right_," Cressilia said as both Balance nodded.
"Do it, please!" Jinmay said as Cressilia nodded before glowing like the northern lights! As she began to turn into a wisp of energy before flying into Hikari's body. Inside her mind though a door was appearing, on it was a Cresent Moon Mark, with a special Seal on it!
"Mother...Father," A voice is heard as both Balance saw Hikari waking up.
"Hikari" Jinmay cried hugging her daughter, as Kaito walked over to Justin and Reki.
"Thank you my friend," Kaito said as Justin smirked.
"Anytime, but if you excuse me, the boss is going to want to know about this little turn of events, he's been looking for someone to become the Cressilia Pokemorph!" Justin said as he teleported away as Kaito turned to Reki.
"No matter what keep this secret, no one but You, Me, Jinmay and Dialga are to know about this, if anyone finds out who knows how bad they would treat Hikari," Kaito said with a worried look.
"Consider it forgotten, now I understand you have a daughter to hug," Reki said as Kaito walked over and along with Jinmay embraced Hikari.
'Thank you Cressilia, saved my daughter,' Kaito thought.
(OK That's the end of this Turn Back the Clock! Next is a special three or Two parter for Snake Screamer, when the League of Super Evil by accident hit Hinaten and Hareta with a water balloon it turns into a PRANK WAR! Who will win, well it'll be fun to watch!)
110. Extra: War of Laughs! Part One!
Adventures of the Space Warrior's!
War of Laughs! LOSE vs Hinaten and Hareta! Part One!
As we see ourselves in a peaceful park until suddenly a huge crashing sounds ends the nice view as we see the League of Super Evil, Voltar, Doctor Frogg, Red Menace and Doomageddon! Doctor Frogg was working on somekind of machine which almost looked like an automatic water balloon thrower,
"So hows the machine coming Frogg?" Voltar asked.
"It's going along nicely, now these water balloons are going to travel at A THOUSAND MILES AN HOUR!!" Frogg yelled the last part in a crazy tone! As Voltar smiled.
"Excellent! Now those brats over there will PAY for taking my Snow Cone!!" Voltar said in an Evil Tone! Pointing at a group of kids playing. As Frogg sighed.
'Such a waste of my talents!' Frogg thought as he pressed a button.
"Very well, charging up the Water Balloon cannon!" Frogg said as the Cannon started preparing to fire until Red noticed the machine sparking.
"Uh guys, the machine's doing something?" Red said as he and Doomageddon backed up.
"Quiet Red! I'm watching MY REVENGE!!" Voltar yelled as suddenly Lightning sounded, just as Frogg noticed the machine.
"OH NO!!" Frogg screamed as the Machine Blew Up, Mushroom shaped Explosion, as suddenly the giant Water Balloon was sent flying into the air!
"Uh, too much Fusion Cores!" Frogg groaned as Voltar glared at him.
"That's just great! We not only don't get revenge but NO ONE is getting a bad day thanks to US!!" Voltar yelled suddenly a Huge splat sound was heard.
"AAHHH!" A scream is heard as the LOSE got curious.
"I think the Water Balloon hit someone," Red Menace said. As Voltar chuckled.
"Alright so not a bad day for us!" Voltar said as all four of them turned a corner and froze.
"Oh no," Voltar whispered as he saw a fuming and very Wet Hinaten and Hareta, as suddenly Hinaten snapped her fingers and suddenly above the LOSE Members where a jar marked Tar and a pillow as both fell on them tar and feathering them! As Hinaten smirked.
"Ok, so that's pay back," Hinaten said with a smirk when Voltar stood back up.
"HOLD IT! We're not done after you humiliated us back in the town, now we're here for payback," Voltar said as Hinaten smiled.
"Oh really, want to try," She asked as Voltar stopped.
"And by revenge I mean THIS!" Voltar said as he threw a Water Balloon soaking Hinaten again.
"Alright a Prank War!" Red Menace cheered as Hinaten and Voltar glared at each other.
"You and your boyfriend against Me and My team," Voltar said.
"First team to say Uncle loses!" Hinaten said.
"Oh and you can't use none of that psychic stuff to beat us up after we prove that LOSE is superior to you!" Voltar said Dramatically. As another Lightning Bolt appeared
"Does that always happen?" Hareta asked.
"Yep" both Red and Frogg said nodding.
"Alright, we've got an hour to prepare!" Voltar said as Hinaten nodded as they shook hands!
(That's Part One! Next time the War is on! Who will win, Hinaten and Hareta or the LOSE! Get ready for laughs!)
111. Extra: War of Laughs! Part Two!
(This is a Request of Snake Screamer!)
Adventures of the Space Warrior's!
War of Laughs! LOSE vs Hinaten and Hareta! Part Two!
As Hinaten and Hareta where looking through a pile of items.
"Ok so we got everything?" Hinaten asked as Hareta nodded.
"Ae you sure we have to do this?" Hareta asked as you could almost see Her Mewtwo side glaring at him.
"Of course, they ruined our day, so let's get even," Hinaten said as she picked up a rope!
(Meanwhile)
"Ok so that's all our EVIL! Pranking supplies?" Voltar asked.
"Yep, all the stuff's here," Red Menace said as Frogg seemed worried.
"Uh are you sure, we have to do this?" Frogg asked. As Voltar kicked him in the shin.
"OF COURSE! We'll make those two BEG for mercy! HAHAHA!" Voltar laughed as lightning struck the ground again.
"Where does that come from?" Red Menace asked. As Frogg shrugged his shoulders.
"Let's go!" Voltar said as he picked up a Pie?
(A little later)
We see Hinaten and Hareta just setting up the last prank trap as they walked away.
"Now we just wait for them to trip them," Hinaten said as they both walked down a path as they stopped for a second a rustling was heard.
"What was...that?" Hareta said as they both saw that they where standing on a Hole, as they fell down, before landing in...honey?
"Ew, how'd this get....OH they are gonna pay!!" Hinaten said as she used Psychic to get herself and Hareta outta the pit. As LOSE where hiding behind some bushes laughing.
"Oh man! Great work on the Pit Doomageddon!" Voltar said as the Hell-hound smirked.
"Where'd you get the honey Red?" Frogg asked.
"Oh, I got it from those guys," Red Menace said as they turned around to see a swarm of Beedrills.
"AH! Run!!" Voltar yelled as the four of them ran from the Bee Pokemon, as they ran down a path suddenly all three where sent high up as the Beedrills flew past them.
"Phew, wait...how'd we get here?" Voltar asked as the four looked up to see they where hanging upside down on four sets of rope.
"Oh they're good!" Frogg said as Doomageddon suddenly teleported back on the ground, as he grinned at Frogg.
"NO DOOMAGEDDON! STAY AWAY!!" He screamed as Doomageddon tried to bite Frogg.
"Doomageddon, get us down, then you can eat Frogg!" Voltar said as Doomageddon teleported above them and cut the ropes.
"NOT LIKE...AAHHH!!!" Voltar screamed as the three of them crashed to the ground.
"Uh, come on! We can't be beat like this!" Voltar said as the four of them walked away Frogg making sure Red was between him and Doomageddon!
(Meanwhile)
We find Hinaten and Hareta now cleaned up walking across the forest keeping an eye out for traps!
"Ok, where are they?" Hinaten said as Hareta suddenly noticed something a pie thrower!
"Hinaten stop!" Hareta said managing to say as Hinaten stopped just as a Pie just past her face.
"Oh pie!" A voice is heard.
"Red that's ammo!" Another voice is heard as both Red and Voltar saw Hinaten and Hareta glaring at them.
"Uh oh! Run!" Voltar said as the two ran away.
"Get back here!" Hinaten said as the two Pokemorphs chased after them!
"Frogg we're heading your way, activate the Glue Gun after we pass you!" Voltar said into a walkie talkie.
(Meanwhile)
Frogg was infront of a console.
"Copy that Voltar! Already here!" He said as he saw the four of them running towards him.
"Alright now..." Frogg started to say until he saw Doomageddon grinning at him.
"No Doomageddon!" Frogg said as he pressed the Fire button. "Uh oh!"
As the Glue Gun fired hitting Voltar and Red Menace!
"Oh great!" Voltar said as Hinaten tossed a water balloon along with Hareta, Hareta's hitting Frogg, while Hinaten's hit both Voltar and Red causing the Glue to melt as both Pokemorphs disappeared.
"THAT'S IT!! FROGG GET THE SUPER SECRET EVIL PRANK!!" Voltar yelled as Frogg nodded.
(Meanwhile)
We find Hinaten and Hareta going through their pranks.
"What do we have left?" Hinaten asked.
"All we got are some Whoopie Cushions and the Secret Prank weapon we got from Lunatic," Hareta said as Hinaten grinned.
"Time for some fun," Hinaten said as she put her hands on the Box marked Secret Prank!
"Time to win this!!" Both Voltar and Hinaten said as the finale was about to start!
(That's Part Two! Next time, Hinaten and Voltar bring out the special prank weapon, who will win?)
112. Extra: War of Laughs! Part Three!
(This is a Request of Snake Screamer!)
Adventures of the Space Warrior's!
War of Laughs! LOSE vs Hinaten and Hareta! Part Three!
As Hinaten and Hareta opened the crate to see a Giant Stink Bomb marked Elgrande Stinko! As Hinaten brought out Kabu and handed the Pokemon the Stink Bomb.
"Take this and go to LOSE's Base, put this inside, then get back here," Hinaten said as Kabu nodded before flying off.
"Ok let's find those guys," Hareta said as both Pokemorphs started looking for LOSE.
(Meanwhile)
"So is it ready?" Voltar asked as Frogg nodded as he dropped an empty Ketchup Bottle.
"Done! Allow me to introduce the Tomato Bomb!" Frogg said as Voltar chuckled.
"Perfect, when those two get a taste of this, they will say uncle!" Voltar said before handing it to Doomageddon?
"Now listen Doomageddon, find them and throw the Balloon when you do head back to base where we will be!" Voltar said as Doomageddon nodded before grabbed the Balloon and teleported away.
"Let's go home!" Voltar said as the he, Red and Frogg headed back to Base.
(Meanwhile)
At their base, Kabu had just placed the stink bomb inside the base before flying away just as The LOSE members arrived.
"Ah, home sweet home," Red said.
(Meanwhile)
Hinaten and Hareta where still looking across the park for LOSE when they heard chuckling.
"What was that?" Hareta asked as they turn to see Doomageddon! Who chuckled and pointed above them.
"What the?" Hinaten said until they both gasped as the Giant Tomato Balloon fell on them as Doomageddon teleported away. As both Hinaten and Hareta where covered in Tomato Sauce.
"Oh, nasty," Hareta said as Hinaten noticed Kabu.
"Have a good smell," Hinaten said as she pressed a detonator.
(Meanwhile)
Doomageddon just appeare as Voltar, Red and Frogg clashed bottles of soda.
"Congrats my minions, once again LOSE win!" Voltar said until they heard a beeping.
"Hey do you hear that...?" Red asked. As the Camera shows the outside of the base as a boom was heard as a Skull and Crossbones smoke symbol appeared out the chimney as LOSE fell onto the Frontyard!
"That was HORRIBLE!!!" Frogg screamed.
"Uh, those brats are too good," Voltar moaned as he brought out a white flag and started waving it until he saw Hinaten and Hareta walking over also waving a white flag.
"Truce?" Voltar asked as Hinaten nodded. As Hareta walked over to Frogg. Glancing at the Stinking house and his still stained clothes.
"We should've tried harder talking them out of the prank war," Hareta said in a monotone as Frogg nodded. As Red laughed.
"Hey we should do it again!" Red said in a stupid tone! As everyone glared at him. "What?"
"NEVER AGAIN!!!" All of them yelled. As Red sighed.
"Oh well, I better get the Air Refreshers," Red said as he walked away!
(That's Part Three and Done! Once again Requests Welcomed!)
113. A new Shadow Pokemorph!
(This is a Request of Darkmagicianmon!)
Adventures of the Space Warrior's!
Shadow Pokemorphs!
We find ourselves in Omega mountain where Drake was sitting on his throne thinking of his next plan to destroy the Author Fighters. (Of Course)
'Hmm, so it seems more mysterious forces are at work,' Drake thought after he remembered Johan and Omaddon's explanation, about Yami.
"This is some interesting stuff," A voice is heard as Drake noticed Anti-Wormtail walking towards him reading a book.
"What do you want Anti-Wormtail?" Drake asked. As Wormtail showed the book.
"I just thought you'd be interested in this book, I got this from Johan and Omaddon after that attack on the Pokemorph Sanctuary," Anti-Wormtail said handing it to Drake before walking off.
'Shadow Pokemorph History, the Darksides of the Pokemorph Race?' Drake read the title before he started reading.
(Meanwhile)
We find a strange figure looking at Omega Mountain.
"So this is the home of this 'Infamous' Drake Ebon Darkstar?" The Figure said as suddenly what looked like Metal Sword like wings appeared and he flew towards Omega Mountain and landed at the Entrance where Johan and Omaddon where guarding again.
"Oh great, what do you want?" Johan said.
"I Apologise for the rude landing, but I must speak with Mr Darkstar," He said. As Omaddon was about to attack Johan stopped him.
"I don't know who you are, but I will let you in, with us coming too so you don't try anything?" Johan said as the Figure nodded revealing he was wearing a Metal Almost Bird Like Helmet.
(Meanwhile)
As Drake continued to Read the book he heard a Knock and saw Johan and Omaddon.
"What do you two want? Can't you see I'm reading here!" Drake said.
"Yes Master Drake, but you have a visitor," Johan said as the Figure walked in with a smirk.
"So...your Drake Darkstar? To be honest your not exactly what the rumours say you are," The Figure said with a smirk as Drake just glared.
"Alright who are you, before I kick you outta my Palace!" Drake said as the Figue removed the hood to reveal a Metal almost Vulture like Helmet.
"Allow me to introduce myself, I am Razer, the Shadow Skarmary Pokemorph!" Razer said as Drake got interested.
'A Shadow Pokemorph! Just like in the book!' Drake thought as Razer smiled.
"I come here to offer my assistance in your goal to become Darkside King!" Razer said as Drake was now smirking.
"Why do you want to help me?" Drake asked.
"Well you see, not only will I get to test my power against those Author Fighters! I'll also get a chance to take out a Pokemorph I thought I killed!" Razer said.
"A Pokemorph?" Drake asked.
"Yes I doubt you've heard of him, his name is Micheal the Groudon Pokemorph!" Razer said!
(Ok That was D.M's Request! Next is Hikari again, this time she comes to Halberd and ask the Space Warrior's to help her learn to use her Pokemorph Powers!)
114. Extra: Hikari the Pokemorph! Part One!
(This is a Request of Hikari Ino!)
Adventures of the Space Warrior's!
Hikari the Cressilia Pokemorph! Part One!
We find ourselves inside the Author Fighters HQ where Hikari Ino was walking down a hallway looking for someone.
'Where are they?' She thought as she walked into a room and saw the Space Warriors, Omega and Scarlet where playing poker along with Metaknight, Kirby was eating some Ramen, Micheal was sleeping, Hareta was sitting watching the poker game with Hinaten, Katie and Justin where not around, Andy was reading the book she had given him, while Ross and Marissa who noticed her.
"Oh Hikari, what's up?" I asked.
"Kari-nee!" Hinaten said with a smile as she hugged Hikari.
"Hey Hina-chan! I actually need your help, all of your help?" Hikari said as she let go of Hinaten.
"I need your help with my new Power," She said as I nodded.
"Cressilia?" I asked as Hikari nodded.
"Since your all the experts I wanted to ask if you could help me learn to use it?" Hikari said as I smiled.
"Sure, what do you guys say?" I asked as everyone smiled and nodded.
"Let's do it!" Hinaten cheered.
(A little later)
We find Hikari along with Myself and Andy in a training room.
"Ok now we Pokemorphs have only three forms which we can use with the right concentration, first our Human forms in these forms we can use Pokemon Attacks if we concentrate, for now Me and Andy will help you try to use Pokemon Attacks while in your normal form," I said as Andy smiled and Hikari nodded.
"Ok Ross-san," Hikari said.
"Now first I want you to try and connect your soul with Cressilia's, and try to summon her power," I said as Hikari closed her eyes.
'Ok I just have to connect with her,' Hikari said as we see Hikari and Cressilia, as the Lunar Pokemon started glowing a combination of Silver and Pink! As a stream of energy from Cressilia entered Hikari.
'I feel it, her power is mine! It feels so warm,' Hikari said as suddenly her eyes glowed Purple as Me and Andy noticed some basic training equipment floating around,
"Alright Hikari looks like you got Psychic Down!" I say as Hikari noticed the floating items.
"Oh my," Hikari said with a smile as Andy nodded.
(Later)
We see Hikari again this time with Hinaten and Hareta.
"Ok Kari-nee, Me and Hareta-kun will now teach you how to use your Pokemon Form!" Hinaten said as Hareta nodded.
"Ok Hina-chan," Hikari said.
"Now to become our Pokemon Forms, we let our Pokemon Selfs take control of our bodies, they transform us into Pokemon in exchange for us keeping control," Hareta said as Hikari nodded.
"For this to work you must let Cressilia take control, in return when she becomes her Pokemon form she gives you back control," Hinaten said as Hikari nodded again and like before closed her eyes.
'Cressilia, please I need your form,' Hikari thought as she was heard.
'_Very Well Kari-chan!_" Cressilia's voice is heard as Hikari was covered in a flash of light, in her place was non other than Cressilia, who floated in midair again.
"Alright Kari-nee!" Hinaten cheered as she transformed into Mew and Hareta became Sky Form Shaymin!
"A...amazing," Hikari said as she saw her new form.
"Great job," Hareta said with a nod as Hinaten still in her Pokemon form giggled.
"Thank you both of you!" Hikari said as the three of them returned to the ground and became their human forms!
(Later)
We now see Hikari with Marissa and Katie, both of them where smirking.
"Uh Marissa-san, Katie-san, why are you smiling?" Hikari asked as both giggled.
"Oh don't worry, this isn't what you would call a 'training' this is mostly a warning," Marissa said with a grin on her face as Katie giggled.
"What?" Hikari asked getting worried.
"You see, us Female Pokemorphs have this little instinct inside us after we turn 18 and have a boyfriend, since you have Darkmagicianmon, this is too warn you of what's going to happen, you see we female Pokemorph when we have a boyfriend and reach 18 years old, we go into something called the Pokemorph Frenzy," Katie said.
"When that happens we Female Pokemorphs get more bold and forward in advances, to _very_ intimate things," Marissa said as Hikari suddenly went Nuclear Red in the face.
"What!?" She said.
"Yeah, since you just became a Pokemorph it won't happen for a while, but we'll know for sure whenever your in the same room as Darkmagicianmon, good luck with that," Marissa said with a giggle.
'Oh my,' Hikari thought.
(Later)
We now find Hikari once again with Ross and Andy she was still a little red as Ross sighed.
"Marissa-chan and Katie told you about the Frenzy?" I asked as Hikari nodded and blushed even more.
"Don't worry about that for now, here we're here to help you gain your most powerful form, the Pokemorph Limit!" I said as Hikari nodded.
(That's Part One! Next time Ross and Andy continue to help Hikari with unlocking her Pokemorph Form! Stay Tuned!)
115. Extra: Hikari the Pokemorph! Part Two!
(This is a Request of Hikari Ino!)
Adventures of the Space Warrior's!
Hikari the Cressilia Pokemorph! Part Two!
"Ok now the Pokemorph Form is the most powerful form any Ordinary Pokemorph can reach, to become this form You and Cressilia have to become one," I said as Hikari got confused.
"But how? Am I not one with her already?" Hikari asked.
"No, you and her share the same body yes, but to become your Pokemorph Limit you must bond in soul and mind too. You see when your in your normal form, her Mind is one with you so you can use her attacks, when in Pokemon form, her soul becomes one with you allowing you to become her form," I said.
"To become your Pokemorph Form, you have to do both at the same time, this way both your Mind and Soul become one with her and you unlock your Pokemorph Limit," Andy said as Hikari nodded.
"Ok Ross-san, Andy-san," Hikari said as she closed her eyes again, until she saw she was in her mindscape again with Cressilia.
"_So now you are here to learn that power_?" Cressilia asked as Hikari nodded before bowing.
"I wanted to thank you for letting me live first, now can you help me?" Hikari asked as Cressilia giggled.
"_Kari-chan...do you have to ask_?" Cressilia said as suddenly her entire being glowed silver before entering Hikari.
'_Now_ _Say it! Say the name of your Pokemorph to release it!_' Cressilia said as Hikari nodded.
"Balance Cressilia!" She yelled as suddenly like an Explosion a burst of power was released as Me and Andy smiled.
"She's done it!" I said. As the explosion ended to see Hikari standing strong, but she was wearing a dress coloured like the Northern Lights, also on both her arms were multiple rings shaped like Cresent Moons, also in her right hand was a staff, it was silver in colour with a Yellow Cresent Moon on it! Finally her Silver Hair was done to look like a Cresent Moon! As she opened her now Icy Blue Eyes. Before she saw her new form, and gasped.
"I...did it?" Hikari said as suddenly she saw Hinaten hugging her.
"Alright Kari-nee! You got it! Your Officially a Pokemorph!!" Hinaten said as Hikari smiled.
"Thank you Hina-chan," Hikari said as I smiled.
"And also if you want an Official Member of our team," I said as Hikari looked surprised.
"What?" Hikari asked. As I handed her a SW Comm.
"Don't worry it's just so you can contact any of us if you need help, after all your one of us, we have to look out for each other, like the Author Fighters do." I said as everyone smiled and nodded again.
"Thank you everyone!" Hikari said as Hinaten walked over to Hareta as Marissa giggled.
"Just be careful with that power, ok?" Marissa said as she walked away.
'Thank you Cressilia, with you and Nee-sama's help I can finally help my friends like they help me!' Hikari thought!
(That's Part Two! Once again requests welcome!)
116. Extra: Hinaten vs Crasher Wake! Part One
Adventures of the Space Warrior's!
Return to Roots! Part One!
We now see Hinaten looking out as Pastoria City smiling.
'Been ages since I've been here,' Hinaten thought as she remembered it was here she caught Robin and began her Pokemon Journey.
"Hina-chan! No need to rush" A voice is heard as Hinaten turns to see the new Cressilia Pokemorph and Balance of Hope Hikari Ino, along with Hareta.
"Sorry Kari-nee! But I'm SO pumped! For my next badge!" Hinaten cheered with a smile. As both Hareta and Hikari chuckled as the three of them headed towards the city
"So who are you going to chose to fight Crasher Wake?" Hareta asked.
"Well I know he uses Water Types, so Luffy and Brago are out! So I have to use Kabu, Penny and...Robin," Hinaten said as she was holding the Safari Ball holding her first Pokemon.
"Well I can understand Robin, being a grass type makes her a good choice against Water Types," Hareta said as Hikari nodded.
"Be careful Hina-chan, and good luck," Hikari said as Hinaten nodded.
"Got it Kari-nee!" Hinaten said as the three of them headed to the gym.
(A little later)
As Hinaten walked forward to see the Huge Crasher Wake, was standing on the other end of the Pool Battlefield.
"This Gym Challenge between Hinaten the challenger and Crasher Wake the Gym Leader will now begin! Each of you can use three Pokemon, the battle will be over when all of either teams Pokemon are unable to battle!" The Ref said.
"So you ready kid?" Wake asked with a smile as Hinaten grinned.
"Oh you bet I am!" Hinaten said.
"Very well, Go Gyarados!" Wake said bringing out the Giant Serpent like Dragon!
"Alright! Go Kabu!" Hinaten said bringing out Heralord!
"Let the battle begin!" The Ref said.
"Gyarados Dragon Rage!" Wake said as Gyarados sent an Orb of Flames towards Kabu.
"Dodge then Air Slash!" Hinaten said as Kabu jumped over the Flame before sending a slash of wind that hit Gyarados head on! But it didn't even flinch before roaring.
"Gyarados Hydro Pump!" Wake said as the Huge Pokemon sent a torrent of Water towards Kabu.
"Quick dodge that!!" Hinaten said as Kabu jumped over.
"Now Megahorn attack!" Hinaten said as Kabu charged at Gyarados with it's horn glowing.
"Counter with Aqua Tail!" Wake said as Gyarados swam towards Kabu with it's cover in water as the attacks collided. As the smoke cleared both where down.
"No!" Hinaten said
"Heralord and Gyarados are unable to battle!" The Ref said.
"That Aqua Tail must have taken too much for Kabu to take," Hikari said.
"So now it's 2 on 2!" Hareta said as Hinaten and Wake returned their pokemon.
"Great work Gyarados," Wake complimented.
"You did your best Kabu!" Hinaten said.
"Now let's continue, go Quagsire!" Wake said bringing out the Mud Fish Pokemon.
'I have to keep Robin for last!' Hinaten said.
"I choose Penny!" Hinaten said bringing out her Krabby.
"Let the second battle begin!" The Ref said.
(That's Part One! Next time, Hinaten continues to fight Wake, but with Kabu out, can Penny and Robin win?)
117. Extra: Hinaten vs Crasher Wake! Part Two
Adventures of the Space Warrior's!
Return to Roots! Part Two!
"Quagsire! Sludge Bomb!" Wake said as Quagsire sent a barrage of sludge towards Penny.
"Dive!" Hinaten said as Penny jumped into the pool. As the Sludge bombs hit the platform, as Penny landed on the pool floor, underwater.
"After it and use Slam Attack!" Wake said as Quagsire dived in. As Hinaten smirked.
"Whirlpool!" Hinaten said as Penny suddenly started glowing a Blue Colour as a Whirlpool appeared trapping Quagsire!
"Smart, Ice Beam!" Wake said as Quagsire fired an Ice Beam stopping the Whirlpool.
"Thanks for that, you just trapped your own Pokemon!" Hinaten said as Wake noticed too late that Quagsire legs where stuck in the Frozen Whirlpool.
'This girl's good, she knew I would use Ice Beam to stop the whirlpool,' Wake thought.
"Now Finish this with Crabhammer!" Hinaten cheered as Penny jumped up and slammed her Claw right into Quagsire's face breaking it free from the Ice but outcold!
"Quagsire is unable to battle! Krabby wins!" The Ref said as Penny landed back on a Platform.
"Way to go!" Hinaten said as Wake returned Quagsire.
"Thank you my friend, nice work to you too Hinaten," Wake said as Hinaten smiled.
"Thanks, Now time to win this thing!" Hinaten said as Wake smirked.
"Don't get overconfident! Go Floatzel!" Wake said as the Giant Sea Weasel Pokemon appeared.
"Float!" He growled as Penny got ready!
"Begin!" The Ref said.
"Alright Penny! Bubblebeam!" Hinaten said as Penny send a barrage of Bubbles.
"Block that!" Wake said as the Floatzel blocked with it's almost Life-jacket like body.
"No way," Hinaten said.
"Razorwind!" Wake said. As Floatzel sent two discs of wind towards Penny.
"Back under!" Hinaten said as Penny dived in the Pool again!
"Aqua Jet!" Wake said as Floatzel dived in after Penny.
"Quick Crabhammer!" Hinaten said but befor Penny could Floatzel hit, sending her flying.
"Now Ice Fang!" Wake said as Floatzel jumped up and bit Penny with an Ice Fang freezing her.
"Krabby is unable to battle! Floatzel wins!" The Ref said as Hinaten recalled Penny.
"Thank you Penny," Hinaten said recalling Penny.
'That Floatzel is strong, but we won't lose!' Hinaten thought as she brought out the Safari Ball.
"Go Robin!" She said as her first Pokemon came out.
"Let the final round begin!" The Ref said.
"Robin use Energy Ball!" Hinaten said as Robin flung the Orb of Natural Energy towards Floatzel.
"Water Pulse!" Wake said as Floatzel blocked with the Water Pulse!
"Razor Wind!" Wake said as Floatzel sent another pair of wind discs towards Robin.
"Ancient Power!" Hinaten said as an Orb of Ancient Energy countered the Razor Wind!
"Power Whip!/Aqua Jet!!" Both Hinaten and Wake yelled as the two attacks collided creating an Explosion pushing both Pokemon back.
"Floatzel Water Pulse!" Wake said as Floatzel sent an Orb of Water towards Robin.
"Catch it! Then send it back!" Hinaten said as Robin used her vines and caught the Water Pulse before sending it back and hitting Floatzel!
"Oh no!" Wake said as Floatzel's eyes turned Purple a sign that it was confused!
"Now finish this with Power Whip!" Hinaten as Robin sent it's vines again and slammed into Floatzel sending him down and Out!!
"Floatzel is unable to battle! The Win goes to Hinaten and Tangrowth!!" The Ref said.
"YEAH!! WE DID IT!!" Hinaten cheered as she and Robin hugged while Wake returned Floatzel.
"I'm proud of you my friend," Wake said as he smiled.
(A little later)
"Well I have to say, you and your Pokemon are very skilled, and you did well, so I am proud to give you the Fen Badge!" Wake said giving Hinaten her Fifth Badge.
"Thank you, badge number 5 and it's mine!" Hinaten cheered along with Robin, Penny and Kabu!
"Congrats Hina-chan," Hikari said as Hareta smiled.
"Thanks Kari-nee! So what do you say we head off. I want to take a nap back home," Hinaten said as the three of them teleported away!
(That's Part 2 and Done! Once again Requests welcomed!)
118. Extra: Pokemon Time! Part One!
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
A Pokemon time! Part One!
We find ourselves inside the Author Fighter HQ, where Hinaten and Hareta where simply walking around, when suddenly Hinaten turned to face Hareta and blushed.
"Uh, Hareta-kun?" She asked.
"Yeah, Hina-chan?" He asked.
"Can I...?" She asked with a glazed look. As Hareta sighed. Before revealing his neck
"Go ahead," He said. As Hinaten's eyes sparkled.
"Thank you!" She cheered before leaning in biting him in the neck.
'Chu' She mewed as she had her fill before letting go, blushing.
"Thank You Hareta-kun!" She cheered as Hareta rubbed his neck sweatdropping.
'I feel like a juice box!' He thought before blushing at the lipstick mark she left.
'Still...not so bad,' He thought again before they kept walking. Until they saw a strange plant. It looked like a normal one except the petals where arranged to look like a Pokeball?
"Hey what's that?" Hinaten thought as she looked at the flower.
"Weird it looks like one of my Pokeball?" Hinaten said as Hareta nodded.
"Hey what do you say we head back for now, I can smell some good food?" Hareta said as Hinaten smelled it too before nodding neither noticed a strange red powder from the flower was released. Until they smelt that too.
"Wait what's that?" Hinaten thought when suddenly both of them felt a familiar feeling and in a flash of light they where in their Pokemon forms, Mew and Land form Shaymin.
"What the!?" Hareta said. As Hinaten saw her look too.
"How did we get to our Pokemon form?" She asked.
"Don't know but we're turning back!" Hareta said as they tried to return to normal, but suddenly they stopped and returned to pokemon form!
"We can't change back?" Hinaten said as they looked at each other.
"Come on we better find someone to help us?" Hareta said as the two Now Pokemon headed off.
(A little later)
Suddenly we find Me and Justin walking down the path, Justin was asking Me about being a dad.
"Look all you can do, is love your kid, who knows what can happen!" I said as Justin nodded before he noticed the same flower.
"Well a Pokeflower!" Justin said.
"Pokewhat?" I asked.
"The Pokeflower is an annoying flower. Get too close and it releases a special powder, that turns ANYONE into a Pokemon, for other species it's totally random, I remember this guy who became a Wailord for getting too close! For Pokemorph's we stay stuck in our Pokemon forms for about 5 hours!" Justin said.
"Hmm, hold on, we better take this somewhere, I'm sure someone would want to study this," I said covering my mouth with my shirt before digging it out, and putting it in a nearby empty pot. As Justin put it in a container!
"There! Now let's just hope none of our friends got too close!" Justin said.
"Why?" I asked.
"You see when a Pokemorph absorbes the powder, not only will they become their Pokemon form, but they gain the natural instincts of that Pokemon, for example, if Hinaten was turned to her Mew form because of that, a Mew's natural mischievous nature will awaken!" Justin said as I chuckled.
"Oh boy, having that around is not good!" I said neither of us realized Hinaten and Hareta where long gone!
(That's Part One! Next time, Hinaten and Hareta try to find help! But all they get is chaos, thank to their Pokemon forms!)
119. Extra: Pokemon Time! Part Two!
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
A Pokemon time! Part Two!
As Hinaten and Hareta walked across a hall they saw Lunatic121 getting something outta the fridge. As Hinaten's suddenly giggled.
"Hinaten? What are you doing?" Hareta asked as Hinaten used Psychic and quietly tied Lunatic's laces together. As He brought outa pie.
"Ha! I knew someone put this in here!!" Lunatic cheered as he walked away but fell thanks to his tied laces causing the pie to fly up and hit Lunatic in the face! As Hinaten giggled again, Hareta just stared.
"Why'd you do that?" Hareta asked. As Hinaten just giggled.
"Oh it's nothing Hareta-kun!" Hinaten said as they quickly headed off as Lunatic shook off the Pie.
"Whoever did that is DEAD!!" Lunatic yelled as TL and D-Dude walked in to see their bro.
"What happened to you?" TL asked.
"I don't know, I was going into the fridge to find some food, when I found a pie, when I got it out, suddenly someone tied my Shoelaces and I tripped!" Lunatic said.
"That was the pie I was making for later," D-Dude said as Lunatic froze in place.
"WHOEVER DID THIS!! I THANK YOU!!" Lunatic yelled as TL sweatdropped.
"Come on Bro, his cooking's not that bad," TL said.
(Meanwhile)
Hinaten and Hareta where now walking to another part of the Author Fighters HQ, where they saw X Prodigy...making BBQ?
"I didn't know X-san, could make that kinda food," Hinaten said as Hareta who smelled the food licked his lips.
"Food...," He said as he walked over with Hinaten after him! As X turned off the BBQ, some of the black smoke, was covered by Hareta, Hinaten quickly teleported to the roof, as Hareta absorbed the smoke and used Seed Flare, causing X to slam into a wall. As well as causing some of the burgers to land on a plate, as Hareta started eating. Hinaten teleported next to X and brought out a marker, as Hareta was busy eating, Hinaten began doodling on X-san's mask as Hareta finished eating, both of them heard voices.
"Quickly lets go!" Hinaten said as she teleported the two of them away just as Darkmagicianmon and Hikari Ino walked in.
"What happened!?" D.M said.
"Uh, don't know, all I saw was a flash of green...what's with the look?" X asked. As D.M and Hikari started to stiffel laughing.
"Uh X-san, take a look," Hikari said as she handed him a mirror.
"AHHHHHH!!!" X yelled as he saw on his Hollow Mask was a drawn on Moustache.
"SOMEONE'S GONNA DIE!!" X yelled.
(Meanwhile on the roof)
"Ahahahaha!" Hinaten laughed outloud! As Hareta sighed.
"Why are we doing this? Don't tell me the Prank War with the LOSE, got to you?" Hareta asked trying to keep his small Hedgehog like form standing, while Hinaten floated in midair.
"It's not that, I just want a little fun," Hinaten said with a smile.
"(Sighs) Well let's find some help," Hareta said as Hinaten nodded before they teleported away.
(Meanwhile)
We see Chef Colette in her Author Fighter Room, reading a tome, when she saw Hinaten and Hareta still in Pokemon form land on her bed.
"Owchie!" Hinaten moaned.
"Oh hey Colette," Hareta said as CC stared at them. Before bringing out her Author Fighters Comm.
"Uh, guys, we have a problem?" She said. As both Pokemorphs smiled nervously.
(That's Part Two! Next time is mostly everyone trying to help Hinaten and Hareta return to normal!)
120. Extra: Pokemon Time! Part Three!
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
A Pokemon time! Part Three!
As the Author Fighters, Me and Marissa walked in too see Chef Colette laughing with a Mew? While a Shaymin was watching them with a shake of it's head.
"What the?" I said.
"Hey guys, you gotta hear the tales she's been telling me!" Chef Colette said. As the Mew floated over to Hikari.
"Hi Kari-nee," She said with a smile. Surprising Hikari.
"Hina-chan?" She asked as the Mew nodded.
"Then, Hareta?" Marissa asked towards the Shaymin who sighed.
"Yeah it's me," Hareta said. As everyone stood still.
"I know you two can become your Pokemon forms but why don't you turn back?" I asked.
"We can't, we found this strange flower then BAM! We're stuck in our Pokemon forms!" Hareta said as I widened my eyes.
"Did it have Petals that made it look like a Pokeball?" I asked.
"Yeah," Hareta asked.
"That was the Pokeflower," I said.
"Pokeflower?" Hikari asked.
"It's this flower Me and Justin found nearby the HQ, it releases a powder, that turns anyone into a Pokemon for five hours!" I said.
"It was three hours ago," Hareta said as Hinaten giggled. Before pulling on D-Dude's tail again!
"Hey! That's my job!!" Lunatic said as Hinaten teleported away before a water balloon hit Lunatic form above.
"Hina-chan, that's not nice," Hikari said as Hinaten giggled.
"So we have to wait for two hours and they'll return to normal?" D.M asked.
"Yep, but as you saw, Hinaten's Mew's nature is in control, which means she very...pranking in mind." I said as they see Hinaten sticking a Kick me sign on Lunatic's back while helping him up.
"While Hareta is more to like eating," I said. As Hareta saw an Apple and started eating.
"So just two hours...that's dosen't seem so bad?" D.M said as I just stared at him.
(Two Hours Later)
We now see a messy kitchen, as Hareta was now eating a biscuit, while Hinaten was giggling like crazy, having managed to make NL and Wormtail fall into a pit trap.
"And now!" I said as both of them suddenly glowed a strange colour and returned to normal.
"Oh boy I'm stuffed, time to take a nap," Hareta said until he noticed Hinaten's face.
"uh oh!" He said as Hinaten's eyes glazed.
"Smells so good," She whispered before biting again.
'Chu!' She mewed once again biting as Hareta sighed.
'This is getting to be repeating!' Hareta thought in his head.
"Well this was a fun day," I said as D.M stared mouth agape.
"So much mess," He said.
"Yeah, well I got some things to take care of. Besides, Andy said he need my help with some Black Arm Training!" I said as I teleported away.
(That's Part 3! That last line was a request for Hikari, along with another one! Anyway thanks for the help!)
121. Extra: Painful Memory! Part One!
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
Beacon Badge and Painful Memories! Part One!
We find ourselves in Sunnyshore City where Hinaten, Hareta and Hikari Ino where once again heading to the Gym, Sunnyshore city was known for the huge walkways/Solar Panels, which the Gym Leader Volkner created.
"Finally I can get sixth badge!" Hinaten cheered as Hikari smiled.
"I know you'll do good Hina-chan," Hikari but both noticed that Hareta had a sad smile on his face.
"What's wrong Hareta-kun?" Hinaten asked.
"Oh it's nothing, I was born here," Hareta said as he started walking into the city.
"How about you two head to the Gym, I'll be back shortly," Hareta said. As he walked off.
"What's wrong with him?" Hikari asked.
"I don't know," Hinaten said as the two of them walked to the gym.
(Meanwhile)
Hareta was walking down a path until he sees what looks like a badly beat up building.
'Home' He thought as he walked inside, not noticing two figures watching him.
"So the kids back huh?" A voice is heard as a female seemed to be giggling.
"Nice to see Hareta-kun back!" She said. Revealing Red slitted eyes.
(Meanwhile)
Hinaten and Hikari walked into the Gym to see Volkner the Gym Leader of Sunnyshore City simply yawning.
"Oh another Challenger? Very well, please to meet you, the names Volkner," He said with a smile as Hinaten nodded.
"My name is Hinaten, and I am here for the Beacon Badge!" Hinaten said. As Volkner grinned.
"Looks like you got some Fire girl, time to see if you got the skills to back it up!" Volkner said. As both took their places.
(Meanwhile)
Hareta was walking across a hallway inside the house to see a picture it was of him when he was only 15 years old, along with two people, both had Green hair...his parents.
"Otou-san, Kaa-san," He whispered as he remembered the time he lost him.
(FlashBack)
"Run!" Hareta's mother said as suddenly what looked like a human and a skarmary combined appeared. As Hareta ran for it.
"Now, now, Shaymin Pokemorph, did you really think you could hide, from Razer, I already wiped out the Groudon line of Pokemorphs, time to add the Shaymin's to that list, but I must admit, that Beau of yours was a tough challenge," Razer said as he brought his sword like wings down.
(Meanwhile)
Hareta was running like crazy until he tripped exhausted and hurt, he couldn't move. Until what looked like feet appeared.
"Well, well a new Pokemorph to lock away," A voice is heard as he looks up to see a Girl who looked about 19 with White Hair with Pink streaks, Rabbit like ears, and Big Blue Eyes. But they had a Purple Center and where slitted. As she picked him up.
(End Flashback)
As Hareta clenched his fist, remembering when his parents where killed and he was captured by Siren...
"Siren...and Kitsune I hope I never see them again!" Hareta said now outside. Until he heard an almost seducting like giggle.
"Oh come now Hareta-kun, don't tell me your still sore about us?" A voice is heard until suddenly Hareta felt a presence behind him as arms hugged him, he looked behind to see a girl, who looked about 20. She had Red Slitted Eyes with a purple center. Fox-like ears, and Red hair. She was wearing a kimono that was Red and Orange.
"Kitsune, get off!" Hareta said as he got loose. As she simple giggled.
"Come on, Hareta-kun, why don't you want to become a Shadow Pokemorph, an you can be with me," She said with a grin as she winked but Hareta just glared.
"Don't bother and you can tell Siren, I'm never becoming a Shadow Pokemorph!" Hareta said until he felt another presence.
"That so?" A voice is heard as he sees the same girl from before except she looked about 22 years old.
"Siren," Hareta said with a serious face as the Girl tuts.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk Hareta, you come back and don't even act nice to us, I thought you learned," Siren said with a smirk as Hareta just glared.
(That's Part One! Next time, Hinaten begins her challenge, while Hareta remembers what happened to him before he met Hinaten!)
122. Extra: Painful Memory! Part Two!
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
Beacon Badge and Painful Memories! Part Two!
Meanwhile back in the Gym, the battle was just begining!
"I choose Raichu!!" Volkner said bringing out the Electric Mouse!
"I choose Luffy!" Hinaten said bringing out her Chimchar.
"Begin!" The Ref said.
"Raichu ThunderBolt!" Volkner said as Raichu sent a bolt of lightning towards Luffy.
"Block with Flamethrower!" Hinaten said as the flames blocked the bolt of lightning.
"Now Flame wheel!" Hinaten said.
"Come on Volt Tackle!" Volkner said as the two charged at each other creating an explosion!
(Meanwhile)
As Hareta gave both Female Shadow Pokemorphs glares he remembered his time with them!
(Flashback)
We now see Hareta just waking up to see Red eyes.
"Wah!" Hareta yelled as he looked up to see a 17 year old Kitsune!
"Oohh, what a cute one, Siren!" She said as Siren appeared.
"Yes, we make him a Shadow Pokemorph, he's all yours," She said walking away.
"Wait's where my parents!" Hareta said.
"Sorry kid but your mom and dad are gone, that Shadow Pokemorph killed them," Siren said.
"What!?" Hareta said.
(End Flashback)
Hareta remembered after that for a whole year, both of them tried to turn him to a Shadow Pokemorph but everytime they failed, he finally managed to escape thanks to some good luck! He then headed to Johto for another year until he met Hinaten at Cherrygrove!
(Meanwhile)
"Luffy Flame Drill now!" Hinaten said as Luffy slammed into Raichu sending the Mouse Pokemon down!
"Raichu is unable to battle! Chimchar wins!" The Ref said as Volkner returned Raichu.
"Thanks buddy! Now go Octillery!" Volkner said surprising Hinaten with a Water Type!
"Return Luffy!" She said bringing back Luffy.
"Now go! Robin!" She said as Robin appeared.
"Aurora Beam!" Volkner said.
"Ancient Power!" Hinaten said as both attacks collided.
(Meanwhile)
As Hareta glared at the two Girls.
"Hareta, this time your becoming a Shadow Pokemorph!" Siren said as she walked forward. As Hareta become Aerial Shaymin!
"Not without a fight!" Hareta said as both Shadow Pokemorph charged at him.
"Shadow Rush!" Both yelled.
"Seed Flare!" Hareta said as the attacked collided.
(Meanwhile)
"Robin use Energy Ball!" Hinaten said as the orb of natural energy hit Octillery hard knocking it out!
"Octillery is unable to battle! Tangrowth wins!" The Ref said.
"Alright Robin!" Hinaten cheered as she returned Robin. Up in the stands Hikari was watching her Surrogate Sister doing well with a smile.
'_Kari-chan, I am sensing two Shadow Pokemorphs_!' Cressilia said to her as Hikari nodded before glancing at Hinaten and Volkner bringing out Luxray and Kabu!
"Good Luck, Hina-chan!" Hikari said before she teleported away.
(Meanwhile)
Hareta was facing off with both Shadow Pokemorphs.
"Face it Hareta, your going to become one of us!" Siren said as she charged again.
"Psychic!" A voice is heard as Siren was levitated and slammed into the ground. As Hareta sees Hikari as Balance Cressilia on top of a building.
"You ok Hareta-san?" She asked.
"Fine Hikari, just having trouble," Hareta said as both of them faced off.
"Well we get to kill one too!" Siren said as she smirked while Kitsune seemed to be gathering Fire!
(That's Part Two! Next time, Hikari and Hareta face off with Kitsune and Siren, meanwhile can Hinaten finish her Gym Challenge and help them too?)
123. Extra: Painful Memory! Part Three!
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
Beacon Badge and Painful Memories! Part Three!
Meanwhile back in the Gym, the battle was still going, as Kabu and Luxray clashed.
"Not bad kid! But things are just getting exciting!" Volkner said as Luxray smirked and barked in agreement.
"Oh yeah, well bring it!" Hinaten said as Kabu called out in agreement too.
'Hinaten, we have trouble!' Mewtwo Hinaten thought.
'What?' Hinaten asked.
'Kari-nee, and Hareta-kun are fighting with two Shadow Pokemorphs!' Mewtwo Hinaten thought. As Hinaten nodded.
"Ok Kabu! Use Megahorn!" Hinaten said as Kabu charged at Luxray!
"Thunder Fang!" Volkner said as Luxray charged back! As they clashed.
(Meanwhile)
"Shadow Rush!" Siren yelled as she charged at both Hikari and Hareta.
"Energy Ball!" Hareta said. As he hit Siren dead on, causing her to be pushed back.
"Flamethrower!" Kitsune said sending a stream of fire towards them both!
"Hydropump!" A voice is heard as a torrent of water hit the fire stopping it.
"I found you two!" The Same voice is heard as Hareta and Hikari look up to see Fuijin with a glare in her eyes.
"Fuijin!" Hareta said as the Suicune Pokemorph landed next to them.
"I heard about these two Shadow Pokemorphs! So I came to help!" Fuijin said. As both Siren and Kitsune where suddenly got very worried.
"The Sacred Guard!" Both said as Fuijin transformed into her Pokemorph Form!
"Let's take them down!" Fuijin said as the three Pokemorphs charged at Siren and Kitsune.
(Meanwhile)
"Luxray thunder attack!" Volkner said as Luxray sent a thunderbolt towards Kabu.
"Dodge it then Giga Impact!" Hinaten said as Kabu avoided the bolt and slammed into Luxray with a Giga Impact!
"Luxray is unable to battle! The winner is Heralord and Hinaten!" The Ref said as Hinaten cheered.
"Thanks Luxray," Volkner said with a smile before walking over.
"Well done Hinaten, please take the Beacon Badge!" Volkner said as Hinaten took it.
"Thanks!" Hinaten said.
'We have to go!' Mewtwo Hinaten said.
'Right!' Hinaten said before heading out the door.
"Duo Mewtwo!" She yelled as her eyes became Yellow!
(Meanwhile)
"Hydropump!" Fuijin said.
"Shadow Rush!" Siren said as she charged through the Water attack, but suddenly Hikari appeared.
"Psycho Cut!" She said striking Siren with a slash of Psychic Energy pushing her back! Meanwhile Hareta was dodging Kitsune's fire attacks.
"Come on Hareta-kun you can't dodge me forever!" Kitsune said.
"He dosen't have to!" A voice is heard as Kitsune turned around and got a kick to the face as Hinaten as Duo Mewtwo appeared and landed next to Hareta.
"What took ya?" Hareta said in a teasing tone.
"Sorry, we had some things to take care off!" Hinaten said with a smile before both glanced at Kitsune who glared.
"Heatwave!" She yelled sending a wave of heat towards them both.
"Mimic Heatwave!" Hinaten said blocking the Heat wave with another Heat Wave!
"Grr!" Kitsune growled! Until she saw Siren hit a wall out cold before growling more.
"This isn't over Hareta!" Kitsune said before disappearing. As Fuijin brought out a seal ball!
"Here you go, Hareta," She said handing me it. As He nodded.
"Thanks!" Hareta said as he tossed the ball capturing Siren's Pokemon Spirit, and turning her into stone like with Yami and the Other Sacred Guard! As Hareta handed the Ball to Fuijin.
"I will purify this Pokemon Spirit, and find another Person to take it, as well as Raikou and Entei," She said bringing out two other Seal Balls, one glowing Red the other Yellow!
"Good Luck Fuijin-san," Hikari said as Fuijin lowered her head.
"Thank you Hikari-sama," She said before vanishing. As the three of them returned to their normal forms.
"Well that was fun, what do you say we heard to Hearthome city?" Hareta asked.
"Yes, but first," Hinaten said before hugging him.
'Chu' She mewed biting again as Hareta groaned.
"Warn me next time!" Hareta said as Hikari giggled.
(Meanwhile)
We see Kitsune nearby with an angry look on her face until she felt a presense.
"My, my I go out for a walk and I find a vixen," A voice is heard as she sees Razer the Skarmary Shadow Pokemorph.
"Razer?" She said.
"I was looking for some recruits for my new Boss, where's Siren?" He asked.
"A Sacred Guard got her," She said as Razer glanced at her.
"I know she was a sister to you, how you feeling?" Razer asked.
"I just want payback!" Kitsune said as what looked like 4 Flaming Tails appeared.
"Then come with me, Master Darkstar could use your skills!" Razer said as the two of them vanished!
(That's Part Three! Done! Once again Requests Welcomed!)
124. Extra: The Shadow Battalion!
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
The Shadow Battalion!
We find ourselves on a simple road where the only Pokemorph/Darkside Hybrid, Ozzy was walking down it, he had helped Me out with rescuing Hikari and Hinaten, so he was simple travelling again.
'Hmm, but still, Darkstar and Blood are getting dangerously close to king of Darkside level, if I want to stop them, I need my own group to help me,' Ozzy thought until he heard a boom!
"What the?" Ozzy said until he saw two strange figures fighting, both of them had Auras similiar to Yami, but one of them had Green Hair and had a serious look on his face. But the most unusal thing was the Giant Flower on his back! The other one had Orange Hair, Dragon Like wings, and a Tail with Fire at the end.
"Grr, not bad John, but you can't beat me!" The Oranger haired one said.
"I can damn well try Jin!" John yelled. As he fired a Solarbeam! But Jin dodged it.
"Flamethrower!" He yelled sending John to the ground, badly burnt.
"Heheheh! Now to flash fry you!" Jin said as he started gathering fire again.
"Viral Corrupt Missingo!" Ozzy yelled becoming his Super Pokemorph Form and slammed into Jin sending him to the ground as John got back up!
"Who are you?" John asked.
"That's not important, here he comes again!" Ozzy said as Jin got back up and growled.
"Well, a new challenger?" Jin said with a smirk as Ozzy suddenly vanished and punched Jin in the stomach sending him crashing into a mountain! Ozzy then grabbed John and teleported away!
(A little later)
Ozzy and John appear in a different area.
"That was close, you ok?" Ozzy asked.
"Yeah that was impressive with that form!" John said.
"No problem, that's my Super Pokemorph Form!" Ozzy said.
"Your a Pokemorph?" John asked.
"Well half one, my other half is Darkside!" Ozzy said as John smiled.
"Alright, well thanks for the save Aniki!" John said stopping Ozzy.
"What?" Ozzy said as John nodded.
"Of course Aniki, need my help, I'll gladly help you with problems!" John said as Ozzy suddenly smiled.
'Looks like my group idea is coming after all!' Ozzy thought!
(That was this little one-shot, this is about the beginning of Ozzy's own group of Shadow Pokemorphs and normal Pokemorphs!)
125. Extra: Ozzy and Danielle! Part One!
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
Ozzy and Danielle! Part One!
We find ourselves in a simple campsite as Ozzy and his new companion John where busy setting up a camp!
"Hey Aniki, Aniki? You Ok?" John asked as he saw Ozzy simple sitting in a tree,
"What's up?" John asked as Ozzy turned to face him.
"Nothing much, I was just thinking of this friend of mine, her names Danielle," Ozzy said as John smirked.
"So my Aniki, already has a partner?" John said with that smirk as Ozzy smiled.
"Yeah, so what?" Ozzy said
"Well, I'll be right back, need to find some food," John said before disappearing. As Ozzy glanced at where the Shadow Pokemorph Left.
'He better not try something stupid!' Ozzy thought!
(Meanwhile)
We find ourselves at the Pokemorph Sanctuary, where the Rotom Pokemorph Danielle, was again guarding an entrance but she looked distracted.
"Hey Danielle! Here to take over for now!" A voice is heard as she sees Landon appear!
"Hey Landon! Thanks!" Danielle said as Landon smirked.
"Still thinking about Ozzy?" Landon said as Danielle blushed.
"Uh..well," She said as Landon chuckled.
"It's all right, go on, take a break," Landon said as Danielle walked away not noticing a figure glancing at her.
"So your Danielle?" He whispered before vanishing.
(A little later)
As Danielle was just entering her room, her Pokemon Spirit Rotom, appeared flying everywhere, as she giggled at the little things playful nature, she looked out the Window.
'Ozzy...don't worry, remember your always welcome!' Danielle said when suddenly Rotom appeared in a frantic way.
"What's wrong?" She asked.
"So your the girl, Aniki was talking about?" A voice is heard, as she turns around to see John.
"A Shadow Poke...!" Danielle was about to yell when John stopped her.
"Keep it down, I'm just here to take you for someone, you know him, a fella named Ozzy," John said stopping Danielle. As John removed his hand from her mouth.
"Ozzy?" She asked as John nodded.
"Yeah Aniki's, been a little down in the dumps as it where, so I thought maybe you could help out," John said as Danielle gave him a suspicous look.
"Why would you want to help?" Danielle asked.
"Ozzy saved my life, I am indebted to him, so I am going to help him anyway I can! So you coming?" John said as a Dark Portal appeared.
"Fine, but if this is a trick, your in trouble!" Danielle said as John nodded.
"Fine, come on before someone else shows up!" John said as they both entered the portal, as Landon came in just as the portal was disappearing.
"Hey Danielle, wheres the...what the!?" Landon yelled as he saw the disappearing portal. Just as Rio dashed in.
"What happened!?" Rio said.
"Danielle shes gone, I came in here to ask her something then she's gone with this disappearing Portal!" Landon said as Rio nodded.
"We better find her!" Rio said as the two of them dashed off.
(That's Part one! Next time, Danielle and Ozzy meet up again as they decided to catch up John runs into trouble!)
126. Extra: Ozzy and Danielle! Part Two!
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
Ozzy and Danielle! Part Two!
We find ourselves back at the campsite, where Ozzy was getting impatient.
"Where is he?" Ozzy said until he saw John appeared empty handed.
"Where's the food?" Ozzy asked in a low tone as John chuckled.
"I didn't find food, but I found someone better?" John said as he looked behind him as a figure walked forward.
"Hello Ozzy," A voice is heard revealing Danielle, as Ozzy glared at John.
"You sneakly little!" Ozzy said as John chuckled.
"I leave you two alone!" John said as he walked away.
"It's been a long time Ozzy," Danielle said with a slight blush on her face.
"Yeah I guess it has been, well how are things at the Sanctuary?" Ozzy asked.
"It's been going pretty well, we've managed to make contact with the Balances, so I may have to meet them at some point and I've been training the next generation of Guardians!" Danielle said. As Ozzy smiled.
"That's great, and sorry about leaving, but I didn't want my problems to be your problems," Ozzy said as Danielle glanced at him.
"Ozzy, your a Pokemorph, we look out for each other! Your problem, is our problem!" Danielle said as Ozzy smiled.
(Meanwhile)
As John was busy walking across a path looking for food for real this time! Not noticing Two Figures watching him.
"So he the guy?" Landon asked as Rio nodded.
"His Aura is the one I sensed in Danielle's room!" Rio said as Landon nodded.
"So we beat him up, make him tell us where Danielle is and beat him up some more!" Landon said as Rio sighed.
(Meanwhile)
As Ozzy and Danielle sat down the Death Aura's appeared glowing their colours.
"So these are the Seven Treasure's of Death?" Danielle said with a curious look on her face.
"Yeah, I found these while helping the Author Fighters with a guy named Jack of Blades!" Ozzy said with a smirk on his remembering the Demon/Darkside Hybrid!
"You've been through alot?" Danielle said as Ozzy sighed.
"Yeah the reason I didn't come to visit, was I thought some Darksides where still after me, I didn't want to cause trouble, but like you said, it's your problem too," Ozzy said with a smirk as Danielle nodded.
"Right!" She said when suddenly...
BBOOOOOMMM!!
An explosion nearly caused both of them to jump.
"What's that!?" Danielle said as Ozzy growled.
"Damn John must have got into trouble!" Ozzy growled as the two of them headed in the direction!
(That's Part Two! Next time Ozzy and Danielle find a stand off while Danielle has a shocking annoucement!)
127. Extra: Ozzy and Danielle! Part Three!
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
Ozzy and Danielle! Part Three!
As the two Pokemorphs headed to the noise, John was busy having a face off with Landon and Rio!
"Alright Shadow Pokemorph! Tell us where Danielle is and we won't hurt you much!" Landon said as Rio sighed before bonking Landon on the head.
"Let me rephrase that, tell us where Danielle is and we won't hurt you at all!" Rio said.
"I wish I could but Aniki is catching up with her," John said.
"This 'Aniki' knows her?" Rio asked.
"Yep, I think you know him too!" John said.
"Why do you two have to do this!?" A voice is heard as they see Danielle walking in a ticked off look on her face.
"Sorry, we where worried about you," Landon said as chuckling is heard.
"So nice to see you guys again," A voice is heard as they turn to see Ozzy walk forward with a grin on his face as Landon smiled.
"Ozzy! Well talk about a surprise!" Rio said as he knocked fists with Ozzy as Landon shook Ozzy's other hand.
"Nice to see you alive Ozzy!" Landon said as Ozzy smirked.
"Same for you!" Ozzy said as Danielle giggled.
"Is it safe?" John says as he walks out.
"It's fine, allow me to introduce to you, John my first member to my team!" Ozzy said as Danielle suddenly had a smile on her face.
"Yep, I am here to help Aniki with his campaign to stop Drake and Shade reaching Darkside King Status!" John said.
"Really, awesome!" Landon said.
"And you got a new member!" Danielle said as the three Pokemorphs and One Shadow Pokemorph looked at her.
"What?" All four of them asked.
"And that member is ME!" Danielle said surprising all of them again!
"WHAT!?" They all yelled as Danielle turned to Rio.
"I know you guys can handle the sanctuary but Koemi can help you, she is nearly ready," Danielle said as she looked at Ozzy.
"Can I?" She asked as Ozzy looked at John who nodded.
"Alright your in!" Ozzy said as she smiled.
"Thank you!" She said as she hugged him causing Ozzy to blush!
"Heheh, good luck dude!" Landon said as Rio chuckled.
(That's Part Three! Done! Next time, Hinaten heads to Hearthome City to challenge Fantina, but she runs into Ozzy who decided to keep an eye on her, when Kageten, under orders from Lucifer to kill Hinaten, can Hinaten win her badge and survive, with Ozzy's help she can!)
128. Extra: Badge Seven! Kageten! Part One!
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
A Relic Badge! Hinaten and Ozzy vs Kageten! Part One!
We find ourselves in Hearthome City the major home for Contests in Sinnoh, where Hinaten was walking across a street with a smile.
"Time to win my Seveth Badge!" Hinaten cheered.
"Well, if it isn't Hinaten?" A voice is heard as Hinaten turns around to see Ozzy along with Danielle.
"Hey Oji-san, Danielle-san!" She said as Danielle giggled at the Oji-san part as Ozzy smirked.
"So you here for your badge?" Ozzy asked as Hinaten nodded.
"Hey Ozzy-kun, what do you say we go with her?" Danielle asked as Hinaten nodded.
"Alright let's go!" Hinaten cheered.
(Meanwhile)
Back in Lucifer's throne room his Chara Uriel was floating next to him.
"Master?" A voice is heard as Lucifer sees Nayzormon approaching.
"Yes Nayzormon?" Lucifer asked.
"She girl has awakened," Nayzormon said as Lucifer smirked.
"Perfect, time for Kageten to have some killing," Lucifer said as they walked away.
(Meanwhile)
Hinaten, Ozzy and Danielle headed into the gym, as Hinaten took to the Arena, Ozzy and Danielle took the seats.
"Bonjour, I am Fantina the Gym Leader of Hearthome City!" Fantina said as Hinaten nodded.
"I am Hinaten and I am here for the Relic Badge!" Hinaten said as Fantina smiled.
"The Gym battle between Fantina the Gym Leader and Hinaten the Challenger will now begin! Both of you will use Three Pokemon! Begin!" The Ref said.
"Alright, your up Gengar!" Fantina said as the Ghost Pokemon Gengar appeared.
'Alright she uses Ghost Pokemon, so Kabu won't do, so...' Hinaten thought as she brought out a Pokeball.
"Go! Penny!" Hinaten said bringing out her Krabby!
"Gengar use Night Shade!" Fantina said Gengar sent a beam of Ghost Energy. Towards Penny.
"Count with MudShot! Then Bubblebeam!" Hinaten said as Penny sent a blast of Mud blocking the Night Shade but the Bubblebeam began to pummel Gengar! As the Ghost Pokemon hit the ground Hinaten smiled.
"Now use Crabhammer!" Hinaten said as Penny charged at Genger with her claws glowing.
"Quick Shadow Punch!" Fantina said as Gengar charged back with his fist glowing with Black Energy the attacks collided in an explosion, when it finally cleared, Penny was standing but Gengar was out!
"Gengar is unable to battle! Krabby wins!" The Ref said as Penny smiled.
"Alright Pen..ny?" Hinaten said as Penny suddenly glowed and in her place was a Kingler!
"Alright she evolved!" Hinaten said as Fantina recalled Gengar.
"Not bad, but I'm not done! Go Mismagius!" Fantina said as her next Ghost Pokemon appeared.
"Return Penny!" Hinaten said recalling her new Kingler.
"Now! Go Brago!" Hinaten said bringing out her Houndour!
(That's Part one! Next time, Hinaten continues her battle with Fantina, but with Kageten in the shadows can she win?)
129. Extra: Badge Seven! Kageten! Part Two!
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
A Relic Badge! Hinaten and Ozzy vs Kageten! Part Two!
Back in Lucifer's castle, the Girl now known as Kageten was just waking up to see Lucifer.
"So how are you feeling?" Lucifer asked as Kageten looked at him and lowered her head in respect.
"I thank you, Lucifer-sama," She said as Lucifer smiled.
"Now I need you to run a little errand that includes a girl named Hinaten," Lucifer said as Kageten growled.
"What do you want me to do?" Kageten asked.
"Kill her," Lucifer said as Kageten smirked.
"My pleasure," She said before vanishing.
(Meanwhile)
Hinaten and Fantina where continuing their fight!
"Mismagius use Dark Pulse!" Fantina said as Mismagius sent a barrage of Dark Rings towards Brago.
"Dodge then Flamethrower!" Hinaten said as Brago jumped up and breathed a stream of fire towards Mismagius.
"Block with Psywave!" Fantina said as a wave of Psychic Energy stopped the Flames.
"Now Magical Leaf!" Fantina said as Mismagius sent a barrage of Glowing Leafs towards Brago.
"Overheat!" Hinaten yelled as Brago unleashed a huge blast of Fire turning the leafs to ash and blasting Mismagius sending her to the ground!
"Mismagius is unable to battle! Houndour wins!" The Ref said as Fantina returned Mismagius!
"Brava Mismagius and you two Hinaten," Fantina said.
"Thanks, Fantina!" Hinaten said as Brago barked.
"But this battle is still on, go Drifblim!!" Fantina said as the Blimp Pokemon appeared.
"Alright, Brago use Dark Pulse!" Hinaten said as Brago started gathering energy.
"Now it's time for you to see a technique I learned from Ash!" Fantina said. Confusing Hinaten.
"Will of Wisp then use Psychic to control it!" Fantina said as Blue Flames appeared around Drifblim before they started spinning so fast two rings of blue light appeared blocking the Dark Pulse!
"What the?" Hinaten said as Brago barked in confusion.
"Now Hypnosis!" Fantina said as Drifblim grabbed Brago and used Hypnosis causing it to fall asleep.
"Houndour is unable to battle the winner is Drifblim!" The Ref said as Hinaten recalled Brago!
"Alright thanks Brago! Your up next! Penny!" Hinaten said bringing back in her newly evolved Kingler!
"Hydropump!" Hinaten said as Penny unleashed a torrent of water extinguishing the Will of Wisp and pushing Drifblim back.
"Ominous Wind!" Fantina said as Drifblim sent a blast of Purple Wind knocking the Hydro Pump back and sending Penny to the ground.
"Hypnosis again!" Fantina said as Once again Drifblim hit the hypnosis and out went Penny!
"Kingler is unable to battle! Drifblim wins!" The Ref said as Hinaten recalled Penny.
"Thanks pal! Now go Bebe!" Hinaten said as her Vespiqueen came out.
"Power Gem!" Hinaten said as Vespiqueen hit Drifblim with a Power Gem, sending it crashing to the ground.
"Ominous Wind!" Fantina said.
"Silver Wind!" Hinaten said as the Purple and Silver Winds collided creating an explosion.
"Psybeam!" Hinaten said as the Beam of Psychic Energy hit Drifblim,
"No!" Fantina said as Drifblim hit the floor.
"Drifblim is unable to battle! The winner is Vespiqueen and Hinaten!" The Ref said as Hinaten cheered
"YES!" Hinaten yelled as Fantina recalled Drifblim.
"You where fantastic Drifblim and you too Hinaten!" Fantina said as she brought out the Relic Badge.
"Take this as proof of your win!" Fantina said as she gave the badge to Hinaten.
"Thank you! I got the Relic Badge!" Hinaten said with a smile.
(A little later)
"I'll be right back, I have to check on John," Danielle said as she walked away.
"Thanks for coming with me, Oji-san," Hinaten said as Ozzy coughed.
"Uh sure," Ozzy said with a smile.
"Well talk about a happy moment!" A voice is heard until Ozzy grabbed Hinaten and avoided Kageten's attack!
"You!" Ozzy said remembering what happened to Hinaten.
"So I find her and Lucifer's former lackey! Still alive, wonderful!" Kageten said with a smirk as Ozzy put Hinaten down but her eyes where now Yellow showing that Hanaten was now in control!
"Let's take her down Oji-san!" Hanaten said as Ozzy nodded.
(That's Part Two! Next time! Hanaten and Ozzy begin the fight with Kageten, can they beat the Shadow Pokemorph and can Danielle and John help out?)
130. Extra: Badge Seven! Kageten! Part Three!
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
A Relic Badge! Hinaten and Ozzy vs Kageten! Part Three!
As Kageten lunged at both of them, Ozzy and Hanaten jumped away.
"Hyperbeam!" Ozzy and Hanaten yelled as the twin beams of energy slammed into Kageten but a barrier appeared blocking it.
"Shadow Storm!" She said as a Tornado of Black caused both of them to be pushed back!
"Talk about a lot of hot air!" Ozzy said as he stood up, along with Hanaten!
"Alright Aura Sphere!" Hanaten said as the orb of Aura flew and hit Kageten! As she hit the ground she turned to the two of them.
"Shadow Fire!" She yelled as blast of Black and Red Fire headed towards them both.
"Viral Claw!" Ozzy yelled as he cut it in half and exploded away from them both.
"Shadow Bolt!" Kageten sent a bolt of Blue Lightning towards them.
"Transform!" Hanaten said becoming a Jolteon absorbing the Lightning bolt!
"Forget this time for Shadow..." Kageten said.
"Vine Whip!" A voice is heard as vines appeared and caught her.
"What took ya!" Ozzy yelled as Danielle and John appeared.
"Let go!" Kageten yelled as Ozzy smirked.
"Oh we will but tell your boss! That Ozzy is working for himself! He can find another lackey!" Ozzy said as he nodded at John who started spinning the vines sending Kageten flying.
"Ouch," Hanaten said as she left, allowing Hinaten to regain control.
"That was fun, now I only need one more badge!" Hinaten said as Ozzy nodded.
"Sorry Hinaten, we gotta head out, tell Ross, I want a rematch!" Ozzy said before walking away!
"You got it Oji-san!" Hinaten said as Ozzy, Danielle and John walked away.
(That's Part Three and Done! Next time, will be a one shot, while relaxing, Ozzy, Danielle and John are attacked by Saga, can Ozzy handle the Fangire King?)
131. Extra: Ozzy vs Saga! Kivat the Second!
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
Ozzy vs Saga!
We find ourselves in a simple campsite where Ozzy, Danielle and John where busy preparing the site.
"Well this is nice," Danielle said as she looked at the beauty around them.
"Hey John careful with those Hammers!" Ozzy said as Danielle sighed.
"Sorry Aniki!" John said as he pitched up some tents.
"So we all done?" Danielle asked.
"Yeah, but....hmm?" Ozzy said as he glanced at the trees.
"What's up?" Danielle asked.
"I thought I sense something," Ozzy said.
"Probably a Murkrow," John said as Ozzy nodded.
(Meanwhile)
We see a figure watching the three of them.
"So your the Darkside of him?" He said as he brought out some kind of Silver Device.
"Henshin!" He said as he transformed.
(Meanwhile)
As our three Pokemorphs where busy sitting around the fire.
"You ok Ozzy?" Danielle asked.
"I don't know, I feel like someone is watching us?" Ozzy said.
"That's because someone is!" A voice is heard as the three of them turn to see Kamen Rider Saga!
"Who are you!" John said as he took a stance!
"My name is Saga, but you can call me your executionor!!" Saga yelled as he charged at John who dodged the punch.
"Vine Whip!" John said as he sent two Vines towards Saga but he caught them.
"Too slow!" Saga said as he threw John into a tree! As he turned to Ozzy and Danielle.
"Now onto Business!" Saga said as he noticed Danielle walk forward until Ozzy grabbed her shoulder.
"He wants to fight me! So I'll show him! Viral Corrupt Missingo!" Ozzy said as the Death Auras appeared and he was covered in a Dark Flash and he was in his Super Pokemorph Form!
"Maybe you will be a better challenge than your other half," Saga said as Ozzy knew who he was talking about!
"Ross! You fought Ross! Viral Claw!" Ozzy yelled as he tried to hit Saga with the claws but the Kamen Rider dodged them all.
"Come on show me a challenge...ow!" Saga said as Ozzy managed to claw at his side causing Sparks to fly sending Saga back and onto the ground!
"How'd you like that!" Ozzy yelled as he tried to claw again, but he dodged it. Before sweep kicking Ozzy to the floor.
"Hyperbeam!" Ozzy yelled as the beam of energy hit Saga sending him to the ground.
"Not bad, you are stronger!" Saga said as he was going for his Jacorder as Ozzy started glowing Black.
"Hey!" A voice yells as Saga sees John back up!
"This is gone far enough, you won't harm, Ozzy-kun!" Danielle said as Saga looked at the Rotom Pokemorph.
"It seems I've over stayed my welcome, until next time Ozzy," Saga said as he grabbed Ozzy's arm and threw him into John as they two males tried to get back up Saga vanished.
"Damn it!" Ozzy said.
"That guy was strong!" John said.
"But how will we fight him?" Danielle asked.
"I can't help with that," A voice is heard as the three of them see a black and red bat with yellow eyes.
"Who are you?" Ozzy asked as the bat floated infront of him.
"I am Kivat the Second! I am here to help you Ozzy!" Kivat the Second said.
(That's this one-shot, next time, Ross recieve a new power from Kiva, but can't seem to control it, meanwhile Ozzy also tries to master the power of Dark Kiva!)
132. Extra: Way of the Kamen Rider! Part 1
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
The Way of the Rider! Part One!
We find Me sitting in a field with a worried look on my face.
'I can't believe, that he beat me so easily,' I thought as I remembered when Saga beat me back on Space Colony ARK!
"I have to be stronger!" I said as I clenched my fist.
"So this is where you are?" A voice is heard as I turned back to see Kiva.
"Hey Kiva, what's up?" I asked.
"I just thought you might want to see something," Kiva said as he walked away, I then shrugged my shoulders and followed him.
(A little later)
We now see Kiva and Myself entering a heavy dense forest.
"So what's the thing I am suppose to see?" I asked as Kiva grinned.
"Three, Two, One!" Kiva said when suddenly a huge roar was heard as I widened my eyes to see what looked like a Dragon with what looked like a Castle on it's back!
"Allow me to introduce you to Castle Doran!" Kiva said. As I gawked.
"It's...a Dragon!" I said.
"Yeah great observation," Kiva said. As I glared at him.
"Now we go inside, just relax and let him handle the rest," Kiva said as I nodded and stood still even as Doran's mouth seemed to glow and he almost looked like he swallowed them both. When I opened my eyes I found myself in some kind of hallway.
"Where...?" I asked.
"We're inside Castle Doran," Kiva said as I gawked again.
"This is unreal," I said as Kiva walked forward.
"Come on let's meet the caretakers of this place?" Kiva said as the two of us walked inside!
(Meanwhile)
"Heh," smirked a feral looking man in his mid-twenties with unkempt hair and wearing a black jacket, matching pants and white shirt with the tie hanging loosely. He revealed his cards. "Full House. Pay up."
He sat at a coffee table with two others. One was a heavy built man in his early thirties with a firm expression on his face and wearing a butler's uniform. He wore white gloves. The last one wore a sailor shirt with black shorts that went down past his knees. His hair was tidy and came down to his chin. He appeared to be 13.
"Jiro, I sometimes have a feeling that you cheat," said the butler as he pushed his chips to his colleague.
"You just need to know how to be tricky, Riki," Jiro stated as he tapped his forehead. "Even a poker face like yours isn't enough."
As the two older men were talking about the finer points of Poker, the youngest suddenly perked up. It was as if he had suddenly realized something he forgot or heard something that the other two had missed. He looked to the door, as if anticipating something. Seeing it hadn't arrived yet, he looked to his friends.
"We got company," The boy said. As both men looked to see Me and Kiva walk in.
"Well this is a surprise," Jiro said as he walked over.
"Hey Jiro, Riki, Ramon," Kiva said to the three guys, as the nodded before Ramon saw me.
"Who's this?" Ramon asked.
"This is Ross, a friend of mine and the possible person you've been looking for," Kiva said as the three of them glanced at Me.
"Uh..hi," Ross said when suddenly a familiar Golden bat with Red eyes appeared.
"I'll be the judge of that," The Bat said as Kiva sighed.
"Always like that Kivat," Kiva said.
"Of course, I can't let any kid bear this power." Kivat said as he seemed to be evaluating me.
'This guys as bad as Caliburn!' I thought remembering the talking sword.
'First a talking sword then a talking bat, what next?' I thought as Kivat nodded.
"I can see the potential, he is also a Fandiri," Kivat said surprising Jiro, Riki and Ramon.
"He's a fandiri?" Jiro asked.
"I just found out," I said as Kivat nodded.
"Thanks to that, I can merge with him!" Kivat said as Kiva nodded.
"I'll help him master his powers. I just thought you guys might like to see him," Kiva said. As I nodded my head.
(Meanwhile)
We find Ozzy sitting alone with him was Kivat the Second.
"So ready to begin?" Kivat asked.
"Let's do this!" Ozzy said.
(That's Part One! Next time, Ross and Ozzy begin training to master their Rider powers, but a surprise attack on Ross and Kiva could give the Pokemorph a crash course!)
133. Extra: Way of the Kamen Rider! Part 2
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
The Way of the Rider! Part Two!
We now see Myself, Kiva and Kivat outside in the field.
"Now in order for you to use the power Kivat can give you, you must have your Fangire Blood active, but since your a Fandiri, you need someone to activate it and only Kivat can do that," Kiva said as I was confused.
"How does he do that?" I asked.
"I have to do this," Kivat said as he flew to my left hand.
"What are you...ah!" I cringed as Kivat bit my hand, but I noticed that my Fangire Marks where back with a something else. Appearing on my waist was a Red belt. with six slots in Each looked like somekind of whistle or something.
"Now put Kivat in the middle part and say the words," Kiva said.
"Right, Henshin!" I yelled putting Kivat on the middle part of the belt, causing me to be surrounded in Quicksilver, when that disappeared I had changed.
He was clad in a full black bodysuit. The torso armor looked like a silver vest with a high collar and a blood red chestplate that mimicked muscles. His shoulder armor resembled folded bat wings that were held to the armor by thin chains. He wore red armored gloves and his wrists sported silver bracelets. His right leg was covered with a silver iron boot that reached his knee and was wrapped tightly with chains, as if to hold something back. The left leg was unarmored save for a silver bracelet around the ankle. His head was covered with a black helmet with the visor shaped like a pair of yellow bat wings edged in red. In-between the top points of the wings was a red ornament resembling a bat's head. The mouth guard was silver and framed by black fangs!
"You are now Kamen Rider Kiva!" Blood Lord said as I looked at my new form.
"Woah!" I said.
(Meanwhile)
We see Ozzy with Kivat the Second.
"Now it's time to see if you can handle it," Kivat said as he also bit on Ozzy's causing similiar Fangire marks to appear and a similiar Belt to appear.
"Alright! Henshin!" Ozzy yelled as he attached Kivat to the belt, but suddenly a huge surge of energy caused an explosion, sending him flying and sending Kivat spinning before he got himself straight again.
"What was that!?" Ozzy said he got back up.
"That was the power of Dark Kiva, it was too much for you, you have to focus and let it merge with you!" Kivat said as Ozzy grabbed him.
"Then let's do it again!" Ozzy yelled.
(Meanwhile)
We now see Myself still as Kamen Rider Kiva looking at a big rock.
"Now it's time for you to try your finisher, first Take out the Red whistle." Kiva said as I brought out the first one on the right side.
"This?" I asked.
"Yes, now give it to Kivat," Kiva said as I slipped it onto Kivat.
"Wake up!" Kivat said as I nodded and lifted my Right Leg! As Kivat flew around it the Chains surrounding my leg shattered revealing Blood Red Wings and three green jewels
"Dark Moon Breaker!" I yelled as I lunged at the Rock but just as I was about to connect, my leg returned to normal surprising me, as I kicked the rock not doing anything, luckily the armoured leg meant I didn't hurt myself!
"What happened?" I asked. As Kiva nodded.
"I think you lost your concentration when doing the Dark Moon Breaker! We have to work on that," Kiva said as I nodded.
(Meanwhile)
We see what looks like two strange monsters watching the training.
"Looks like we gotta some company" One of them said as the other nodded.
"Lets destroy them!" The other said.
"Fine with me!' The first one said.
(That's Part Two! Next time a surprise attack, causes Ross to have a Crash Course on being a Kamen Rider. Can he master the powers of Kiva and win? And what of Ozzy?)
134. Extra: Way of the Kamen Rider! Part 3
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
The Way of the Rider! Part Three!
We now see Myself now out of his Kamen Rider Form, having a simple hand-to-hand spar with Kiva.
"Come on! Give all you got!" Kiva said as I tried a roundhouse kick but he dodged.
"That's it! Keep it up!" Kiva said as I tried some basic jabs but he dodged them before one managed to get him in the chest pushing him back! As Kivat watched.
"It looks like your improving?" Kivat said. As I glanced at him.
"Then let's keep it up!" I said as I began attacking with more force. But my attacks where blocked or dodged when Kiva grabbed my hands.
"Hold on, we got company!" Kiva said as I looked his way to see what looked like Two Fangires, one looked like a Spider, the other looked like a Squid!
"Looks like we're discovered," The Squid one said as the Spider one chuckled.
"Then let's destroy them," He said as Me and Kiva nodded.
"Kivat!" I said as Kivat flew over as I grabbed him. While Kiva put on the IXA belt then slammed the IXA Knuckle **"READY!" **And placed it in the belt while I was rushing **"FIST ON!" **Then in a flash of yellow light I became IXA Burst Mode holding the IXA Calibur!
"Bite!" Kivat said as he bit my hand as my Fangire marks appeared. Along with the belt!
"Henshin!" I yelled as I became Kamen Rider Kiva! As the two fangire got a little nervous.
"Fangires return your lives to God!!" IXA yelled as he tackled the Squid Fangire while I glared at the Spider Fangire!
"Come on!" I yelled as I dashed at the Fangire, and began punching the fangire with a barrage of Jabs!
"That all you have Kiva!" The Fangire said as he tried to hit me away but I dodge them all before spin kicking him away.
Meanwhile IXA simple hit the Fangire away like nothing before pulling out the blue fuestle and place it in the belt and did the same thing to use the IXA Knuckle and it said **"IXA BLASTER!"**
"Take this!!" IXA yelled as a Huge blast of power slammed into the Fangire destroying it.
"That's done, your life is returned to god!" IXA said as he glanced at my fight as The Spider Fangire started shooting webs at me, but I managed to dodge it.
"Woah!" I said as I dodged another one before dashing towards Him dodgeing every blast before punching him straight in the face sending him to the ground.
'Focus! Gotta Focus!' I thought as I brought out the Wake Up Fuestle and attached it to Kivat!
"WAKE UP!!" Kivat whistled as once again the Red Bat Wings appeared on my leg!
"Dark Moon Breaker!" I yelled as I lunged towards him as he struggled back up! As I slammed my Leg into him and slammed him to a rock causing a strange mark to appear behind the Fangire. He then hit the ground but got back up.
"This isn't over Kiva!" He said before vanishing.
"Looks like he got away for now!" IXA said as he dehenshined!
"Thanks, I did it!" I cheered as I dehenshined.
"You did well, you will become a great fighter soon," Kivat said as I nodded.
"Thanks!" I said as Kivat flew over to Kiva.
"So when you going to give him it?" Kivat asked as Kiva brought out a Golden and Red Fuestle!
"I will when the times right!" Kiva said as Kivat nodded.
(Meanwhile)
We see Ozzy panting at Kivat the Second floated around him.
"Let's call it a day?" Kivat said.
"No! One more time!" Ozzy said as Kivat bit him causing his belt to appear.
"HENSHIN!!" Ozzy yelled attaching Kivat causing a huge explosion of power.
"Ozzy!?" Danielle yelled as she and John appeared to see a spew of smoke!
"You ok Aniki!?" John asked as suddenly they saw what looked like glowing eyes.
"Oh, I feel great! Infact I feel fantastic!!" Ozzy yelled as suddenly he started chuckling.
"Because Dark Kiva is here to stay!" Ozzy yelled.
(That's Part Three! This story was a prequel to the Roleplay for the Author Fighters called the Kamen Rider Saga?)
135. Extra: Pokemorph Breakout! Part One!
(Don't worry Snake I am doing your story idea, I just had to get this out! Sorry!)
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Pokemorph Breakout!
Part One!
We see a simple road where a van is driving, on the side was the sign, Smeargles Snickers!
"Otou-san! There it is! Let's go!"A voice is heard as the camera now shows Hinaten and Myself!
"Calm down! The Vans lightyears away! What's the fun in that?" I said.
"It's my favorite Comic, come on we gotta be first in line!" Hinaten said. As we see three kids chasing the Van!
"Go on if you want Hina-chan, if your worried?" I said.
"I'm not worried!" Hinaten said. But she saw that the van was nearly at the store.
"AHH! Ok I'm worried!" Hinaten said transforming into a Mew and flew towards the store.
"But the vans only going 80mph!" I said when suddenly the van sped up.
"Now it's fun!" I said as I used in a burst of speed arrived at the store, 5 seconds before the van.
"Ok, the newest issue of Smeargles Snickers please," I said handing the money over to the cashier just as Hinaten and the three kids showed up.
"I've been waiting a whole month for this!" Hinaten said with a smile
"Yeah only problem, it takes so long to get here," I said with a smirk.
(Meanwhile)
We see Drake looking a huge building, not noticing Johan walking over to Omaddon.
"Hey Omaddon look, I managed to get this months, Smeargles Snickers!" Johan said as the two of them started reading.
"Boys, this could be the crowning moment of my Darkside Career, I have created the Ultimate Prison, I call it Darkstar's Dungeon of Pain and Suffering!" Drake boasted as Johan and Omaddon kept reading the comic.
"Press the animation button!" Omaddon said. As Johan pressed it. As the Comic shows a dumb looking Drake.
"_Drake Darkstar sat on a wall. He then fell into a puddle of Water! But everyone just laughed, as that Darkside just sat there trying to get his hair back on_!!" The Voice Actor said, as Johan and Omaddon laughed some more.
"What is so funny!!" Drake yelled snatching the comic after reading the page they where reading, his hair went bright Red.
"HOW DARE THEY LAUGH AT ME!! NO ONE LAUGHS AT ME!! Whoever did this will be my first prisoner! Bring me the person who wrote this comic!!" Drake yelled.
(Meanwhile)
We now see what looks like a Smeargle Pokemorph writing some stuff.
"Haha! That gives me the snickers, and Like I say, if it gives me snickers it goes in my comic!" Smeargle said as Johan and Omaddon said barged in.
"Philip the Smeargle Pokemorph?" Johan asked.
"That's my name don't wear it out!" Philip said.
"In the name of Drake Darkstar your under arrest!" Omaddon said.
"What's the matter he too 'hot under the collar!' Haha that's funny!" Philip said as the two Darksides dragged him outta the room!
(That's Part One! Next time, Ross and Hinaten hear about Philips kidnapping, and try a Jail Break, but for it to work, Ross must get himself caught, but not before having some fun!)
136. Extra: Pokemorph Breakout! Part Two!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Pokemorph Breakout!
Part Two!
Meanwhile we find Me and Hinaten at the store.
"HAHAHAHA! Oh that was great! I love this comic!" I said.
"Hey Otou-san, this Issue has a free poster of you!" Hinaten said as I noticed the poster.
"Hey aren't I taller!" I said. As a nearby Radio started broadcasting.
"This just in, Philip the creator of Smeargle Snickers has been Kidnapped!" The Radio said.
"What!? Someone kidnapped the writer of this Comic!?" I said
"Also, Drake Darkstar has created a new Prison!" The Radio said as I got a serious face.
"Well I got a good idea who did it!" I said as Hinaten nodded.
"Drake! What do we do then Otou-san?" Hinaten asked, as I picked her up.
"A Jailbreak what else!" I said as I dashed towards Drake's Prison!
As we arrived I nodded.
"Up we go!" I said as I teleported to the roof and we glanced in a window.
"That oversensitive Darkside! Just as I thought!" I said as we saw Drake looking at a screen on it was Johan and Omaddon locking Philip in a cell.
"Try making more comics now! Hahahah!" Drake laughed as I grinned.
"Hina-chan, it's going to make my day spoiling Drake's day!" I said as we looked back in.
"Engage the computer system, and inform me of ALL breaches the second they come up!" Drake ordered.
"As you wish Master Drake!" The Computer said. As I smirked.
"Yes! It's a cinch!" I said.
"Really?" Hinaten asked.
"With my speed, I'll have Philip out before that Hunk of Junk can tell Drake I'm even in!" I said.
"Wow Otou-san! But how're you getting in?" Hinaten asked.
"I'm going to let them catch me!" I said.
"Your going to LET THEM catch you!" Hinaten said.
"It's the easiest way, but don't worry I'm going to have some fun first!" I said as I dashed away and reappeared with a tin of paint and dressed like a window cleaner.
"Window cleaner!" I called out.
"Make it quick!" Drake said as I smirked and started painting all over the window.
"Done!" I said as Drake turned around.
"WHAT!!????" He yelled as he saw a painting of Me with a sign called Drake's a douche!
"Pretty good likeness huh?" I asked as Drake stared.
"THE POKEMORPH'S OUTSIDE MY WINDOW! JOHAN! OMADDON! GET HIM!!" Drake roared. As the Darksides ran towards the outside.
"Lalala! Stalling for time! Lalala! Stalling for time! Lalala!" I sang as Johan and Omaddon appeared a good height down from me.
"Hold it right there!" Johan said.
"Boy you guys are fast! Took your Vitamins today?" I asked.
"Hands on top of your head!" Omaddon said.
"NO!!" Johan yelled,
"I was hoping for that!" I said putting my hands on my head causing the platform I was on too fall on Omaddon and Johan!
"See ya!" I said running off!
(That's Part Two! Ross begins his fun, but is he biting more he can chew, after Drake's reveals his special 'Author Fighter Proof' Cell!)
137. Extra: Pokemorph Breakout! Part Three!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Pokemorph Breakout!
Part Three!
We now see Johan and Omaddon looking over a cliff.
"He went this way! Don't do anything stupid this time!" Johan said.
"Give me a break! It's not like I TRY to be stupid!" Omaddon said. As suddenly two people showed, it was Me and Hinaten dressed like Surfers.
"Are you dude, looking for that Speedy Pokemorph Dude?" I asked.
"Yeah you seen him!" Johan asked.
"He just swiped my little sis's handglider and caught a gust, right?" I asked.
"Yeah!" Hinaten said as I handed them mine.
"Here borrow mine!" I said as the two Darksides started gliding in the air not noticing a Rope attached to the back. As they flew off I grabbed the rope and pulled it causing the Sail part to be ripped off.
"AHAHHHH!!!" Both screamed as they hit the ocean.
"Woah! Wipeout dude!" I said.
(Later)
We now see Me and Hinaten on a beach, pushing up an Anchor, as we did I quickly covered it in a Sand Castle. Before picking up Hinaten and hiding her behind a rock.
"Thanks Hinaten! But you better stay here," I said. As Johan and Omaddon were just getting outta the sea.
"I'll handle this hop on!" Omaddon said as Johan jumped his shoulders. As they dashed in.
"Time for my Oscar Moment!" I said as I started running slowly,
"Oh this sand is so hard to run in," I said winking at the camera.
"There he is!" Johan yelled.
"I'm going to enjoy trampling you!" Omaddon yelled as he charged after me,
"Oh no, there gonna catch me, what ever shall I do," I said in a fake worried tone before building a sand cannon.
"I'll trick them, they'll definetly fall for this!" I said before dashing off.
"Who does he think we are Caboose's, that's not a cannon it's only sand!" Omaddon said as they ran through it.
"Ok then they'll fall for this!" I said as I created a Sand Ursaring!
"Ha! And that's not an Ursaring! It's only sand!" Omaddon said as they ran through it. They also saw me next to a big Sand Castle.
"Hello!" I said dashing off.
"And THAT'S only a Sand Castle!" Omaddon said charging but they both hit the Anchor which fell on them.
"HAHAHAAHAHAH!!" Me and Hinaten laughed.
"Anchors away!" I said before standing up.
"Time for my finish!" I said. As Omaddon coughed sand out.
"I'll handle this hop on! You mutant Torchic!" Johan said as Omaddon noticed me lying on the ground.
"Oh I give you guys wore me out! I can't take another step!" I said. As the both stared.
"I DID IT!!" Omaddon cheered.
"No I did!" Johan said.
"I tired him out!" Omaddon said.
"I grabbed him!" Johan said grabbing my arm.
"So!" Omaddon said as he grabbed my other arm, as they took me to the prison, Hinaten looked on worried.
"I hope you know what your doing Otou-san," She said. As I winked at her.
(Later)
"What a great day! My new prison is created and one of the Author Fighters will be one of my first Prisoners!" Drake gloated.
"I tired him/I grabbed him!" Omaddon and Johan argued.
"About time you came around, the lining of my cell needs changing!" A voice is heard as we see Philip.
"Hey it's Philip!" I said.
"Roscoso of the Author Fighters!" Philip said as I dashed to the cell slamming Johan and Omaddon into the wall.
"Philip, I'm your biggest fan, that thing with Drake losing his hair was Hilarious!" I said.
"Thanks, what did you think of the poster?" Philip asked.
"Aren't I a little taller," I said.
"Everyone's a critic," Philip said.
"But I'll spring you out," I whispered.
"Yeah, that BIG STUPID and BALD Drake was a scream!" I said a little too loud, as Drake roared.
"Move it! Visiting times over!!" Drake yelled as we kept going.
"This must be mine," I said at an Open cell, but we passed it.
"Oh nononon, I have a special cell for you, Infact I made a special wing for you and other Authors, one that none of you can escape from!" Drake said as he pointed a huge building.
"Oops, thats a back fired fast talk, looks like I'm in trouble," I said.
(That's Part Three! Next time, Ross has to use is Brain to get outta his cell, can he break himself out and break Philip out?)
138. Extra: Pokemorph Breakout! Part Four!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Pokemorph Breakout!
Part Four!
"Welcome to your final resting spot Pokemorph, heheheheh!" Drake chuckled as Johan and Omaddon dragged Me into the building.
"This entire building and your cell is filled to the brink with Teleportation blocking seals! So you know that clever little Chaos Control trick, that I hate so much! It won't work! You can't teleport outta this cell!" Drake said.
"Now if you somehow do get out! My specially designed spear shooter and laser launcher, are programmed to fire on another, Red...Deoxys Red that is," Drake said as I smirked.
"The Hottest Colour on the planet Hothead!" I taunted as Drake mumbled soon swear words at my lack of fear.
"Also to make sure there is now one speck of you left, my extra large swinging mace! Will Destroy you!" Drake said.
"Ah, you didn't go to all this trouble for little old me, Torchic," I taunted.
"GRR! GET IN THERE!!" Drake roared literary throwing me in.
"You have interfered for the last time! GUARDS TO YOUR POST!!" Drake yelled as Johan and Omaddon saluted.
"I have some important things to do now that the Pokemorph is out of the way, starting with...," Drake said as the scene changed to Philips cell.
"Your new issue of Smeargles Snickers will be about me! I'll show the world how I really am! START DRAWING!" Drake yelled. As Philip started drawing.
"No, more Muscular, more handsome! That's it! That's what I look like!" Drake gloated.
"Yeah in your dreams," Philip mumbled.
(Meanwhile)
As I tried to see if the cell had any weak points.
"Oh well, looks like I'll have to use my brain to get out of this!" I said.
"Hey it's my turn to hold it Johan!" A voice is heard as Ross looked through the bars to see Johan and Omaddon arguing over a Smeargles Snickers Comic.
"You turn the pages too slow!" Johan said.
"You turn them too fast!" Omaddon argued.
"You spit when you laugh!" Johan said.
'I got it!' I thought pulling out another Comic.
"HAHAHA! This is rich the best Comic ever! Man the one that came out today's nothing compared to this new one! HAHAHAHA!" I laughed.
"HUH!? WHAT NEW COMIC!?" Both Darksides yelled.
"Oh Philip gave me an Advanced Copy of the next months issue before you grabbed him! Hohohoho!" I chuckled. As both Darksides drooled.
"Wanna see?" I asked. They both nodded and Johan was about to open the door.
"Wait! We can't do that!" Omaddon said.
"Why now?" Johan asked.
"Uh I forget! Ross why can't we open the door?" Omaddon asked.
"I'm a prisoner and I might run away," I said.
"That's it! He's a prisoner and he'll run away!" Omaddon said to Johan.
"But I can't my legs are chained," I said.
"See he can't run away stupid!" Johan said.
"Not to mention the spears and lasers," I said.
"Those too!" Johan said.
"So I'll put the comic on the floor sit here, you open the door and pick it up," I said.
"That's works!" Both said as they opened the door and started reading the comic.
"Look at that!" Both said reading the book. Not noticing me taking out a poster.
"Well I maybe be taller, but they got my Colour just right!" I said attaching the poster to Omaddon's back.
"HAHAHA!" Both laughed.
"Wait this is as funny as the last one?" Omaddon said.
"Wait this IS the last one!" Johan said.
"What gives Pokemorph!" Omaddon said turning around as Johan noticed the Poster.
"It's a trick!!" He yelled as the spear and laser shooters fired on them both and then the giant mace swung destroying the cell but I was safe.
"Time for the keys," I said taking the keys from Johan and freed myself from the chains and then I opened the main door. To see Hinaten just appearing.
"Otou-san! Your ok!" Hinaten said.
"Sure am, ready to finish the jailbreak?" I asked.
"Yeah!" She said.
"Can you trip the outside gate sensors?" I asked as she gave me a thumbs up!
(That's part Four! Next is the plan to break Philip out!)
139. Extra: Pokemorph Breakout! Part Five!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Pokemorph Breakout!
Part Five!
We now see Myself in a hallway, with a camera and I kicked the Red Security Beam!
(Meanwhile)
"Then there was the time, I turned the hamster from Brian's old class into a tapeworm! Draw that next!" Drake said when the alarm blared.
"Wait, YOU haven't escape I would have noticed....THE POKEMORPH!!" Drake yelled. As Philip smiled.
"Yoo hoo! Torchic!" I taunted at the camera.
"Unauthorized entry detected on C-Level!" The Computer said as Drake arrived at the Security Office
"Impossible! Where are Johan and Omaddon? What happened?" Drake said when suddenly another screen showed Hinaten passing through multiple lasers.
"Gate Sensor A activated!" The Computer said as Drake was literary steaming.
"FORGET IT! JUST GET THEM!" He roared as Johan and Omaddon headed in pursuit.
(Meanwhile)
I was just stopping at another security beam.
"Yo! Computer!" I yelled kicking another beam and dashed off setting three more off, before stopping at another one and fake cut it
"Time to play Wheel of Fortune! Always wanted to be on TV!" I said dashing.
(Meanwhile)
The poor Computer was nearly overloading. Both of Mine and Hinaten's constant tripping the security where getting to much.
"KEEP UP WITH THEM!!" Drake roared as he was foaming at the mouth.
"Here and here and here!" I said tripping three more beams, causing Cages to fall but each missed. As I turned a corner and stopped to see Johan and Omaddon heading towards me and I shook my head.
"They never learn!" I said before dashing back, with them in pursuit. As I passed by a beam, they stopped and tried to get over or under it.
(Meanwhile)
"I QUIT! I give up! I want a nice quiet job as a cash register!" The Computer yelled sparking.
"I HATE THAT POKEMORPH!!!" Drake roared as the computer exploded.
(Meanwhile)
As I passed by another trap, I noticed the rumbling from the explosion.
"I think this party's over," I said. As Johan and Omaddon stopped at the trap and tried to get around it.
"Tell ya what, I'll give you a fair shot, I'll stand here you try and catch me," I said.
"GET HIM!!" Both yelled tripping the beam, as a Rock fell on them followed by a Piano.
"Sorry to smash and run, but I gotta snatch Philip and split! Cause this place is gonna blow!" I said before dashing off and made it to Philips cell.
"Boy am I glad to see you," He said.
"Cause your cell is falling apart?" I asked.
"No because if I draw another panel of Drake's life story, I'd have gone NUTS!!" Philip said as I opened the cell doors and grabbed Philip and started dashing for the exit.
"Now I can work on my next issue, and I'll make Drake look REALLY Stupid, now that's funny!" Philip said as I noticed Hinaten and grabbed her too. As we dashed outta the prison.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Actually Philip, I don't think ANYONE, can make look any stupider!" I said as we all chuckled. Too see Drake smoking and his hair gone. Before his fire hair reignited and entire head turned Red. (Think Hades when he's angry!)
"**I HATE THAT POKEMORPH!!!**" Drake roared.
(That's part Five and Done! Next time, LOSE try to sneak into the Pokemorph Sanctuary, but have to handle, Rio, Landon, Koemi and Harvey! Get the Hospital on standby!)
140. Extra: LOSE vs Pokemorph Guardian Part 1
(This is a special laugh of two chapters!)
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
LOSE vs Pokemorph Sanctuary Guardians! Part One!
We see the peaceful Pokemorph Sanctuary, the only real safe place for Pokemorphs save the Halberd! When suddenly a rustling is heard in the bushes nearby as out popped the leader of LOSE, Voltar!
"There it is boys! The Pokemorph Sanctuary! The most mysterious location known to all!" Voltar said.
"Why are we here Voltar?" Frogg asked.
"We're here to 'borrow' some special treasures they might have, they could have jewels that are Priceless!" Voltar said as Frogg suddenly smiled.
"Or maybe they have special crystals with which I can build a Giant Robot of Destruction, or a Death Ray!" Frogg said with a crazy grin on his face.
"Exactly!" Voltar said.
"By the way why didn't we bring Red or Doomageddon?" Frogg asked as we noticed Red Menace and Doomageddon where not there!
"You see, Red is too big to hide, we would be spotted and Doomageddon...well he'd probably eat everyone of value!" Voltar said.
"So you left them home alone?" Frogg asked.
"No I hired a babysitter!" Voltar said.
(Meanwhile)
Back at LOSE base, Red was just answering the door to see Johan and Omaddon with unhappy looks on their faces.
"I can't believe Drake started an Evil Babysitting service! That's Vicky's job!" Johan yelled.
"Oh well at least we can't get beat up!" Omaddon said until they saw the grinning Doomageddon!
(Meanwhile)
"I hired Pros!" Voltar said as Frogg stared at him.
"Anyway...let's get started." Frogg said neither of them noticed a pair of Yellow Eyes.
"So we have some intruders. Time for some fun!" The Voice said.
(A little later)
We now see Voltar and Frogg sneaking in the entrance acting like ninja and failing.
"Ok we just have too...what Frogg!" Voltar said as he turned around and saw nothing.
"Voltar, I'm infront of him!" Frogg said causing both of them to Freeze and turn around to see Landon.
"Hello!" Landon said as he cracked his knuckles.
Off screen we hear screaming as Voltar and Frogg are sent flying into a tree outside the Sanctuary.
"Any other Bright ideas?" Frogg asked.
"I'm working on it!!" Voltar yelled.
(Meanwhile)
Landon dusted his hands with a smirk on his face.
"Hey guys we may have some fun today after all," Landon called out. As we see Rio and Koemi meditating!
"Finally!" Koemi said standing up. As Rio nodded.
"Time for some crash course in warding off intruders!" Rio said as he stood up!
(Outside)
"This time we will Succed!" Voltar said as lightning struck behind him.
"Keep it down Voltar!" Frogg said as Voltar sagged.
"Well thanks for ruining the moment!" Voltar said.
(That's Part One! Next time Frogg and Voltar try to get in again but can they get past Rio and Koemi, and what of Harvey?)
141. Extra: LOSE vs Pokemorph Guardian Part 2
(This is a special laugh of two chapters!)
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
LOSE vs Pokemorph Sanctuary Guardians! Part Two!
We now see Voltar and Frogg once again sneaking into the sanctuary.
"Ok so we look out for that guy again!" Voltar said. As they saw Landon and snuck past him.
"Now then time for the next part!" Voltar said as he turned a corner and bumped into Koemi.
"Hello," She said as she hit them with an Ice Beam!
(Later)
We now see Voltar and Frogg still frozen outside the Sanctuary again.
"What now?" Frogg asked.
"I GOT IT!" Voltar said somehow breaking the Ice!
We now see the two of them sneaking across a hall hiding behind a Piller a potted plant and a bench.
"Now we just have to find the place where all the valuables are." Voltar said as they open a door to see a Meditating Rio as he sent a Aura Sphere at them..with his eyes closed. As the two of them hit a wall.
"Ok not that door!" Voltar groaned. As they got outta the wall. They snuck past and saw what looked like Two Blastiose Pokemorphs practising their Hydro Pump shots.
"Nothing for us here," Frogg said as they snuck on not noticing a figure watching them with a mouth full of teeth.
"Heheh," He chuckled.
(Later)
We now see Frogg and Voltar entering some kind of room.
"I think this is it!" Voltar said as he opened the door and too his anger all that was in it was an ordinary room!
"AGGHH! What is this place!?" Voltar yelled.
"My room," A voice is heard as Voltar and Frogg turn to see Harvey the Garchomp Pokemorph. Who cracked his knuckles.
"Mommy!" Both squealed.
(Outside)
We now see Landon, Koemi and Rio.
"Have you found those two idiots?" Koemi asked when they heard a huge scream as they saw Voltar and Frogg do a team rocket blast off.
"I think Harvey found them," Landon said.
(Meanwhile)
We now see Voltar and Frogg crash land right outside their home.
"Well that could have gone better!" Frogg said.
"Well let's go lie down!" Voltar said as they both entered to see Red and Doomageddon watching TV.
"Hey guys, how was the trip?" Red asked.
"Ok, where's the sitters?" Voltar asked.
"They left five minutes before you did," Red said.
"Oh well at least we don't have to pay," Voltar said.
(Meanwhile)
We now see the doors for Omega Mountain open as Johan and Omaddon came walking in, and they looked mauled and covered in drool.
"Never again!" Johan yelled as they both fell down.
(That's Part Two! Next time is a one-shot, Lucifer orders Lilith to check out strange happenings in a town, when she finds the cause, it will take Andy's new power to help her against the Fangire!)
142. Extra: A Familiar's White Knight!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
A Familiar's White Knight!
We see ourselves in a simple town but watching from atop a building, was a figure the marking's on it's body showed it was a Fangire.
'Pathetic, Cattle! Just waiting for us to feed off them!' The Fangire thought in a female tone, before she walked away.
(Meanwhile)
We find ourselves in Lucifer's castle where he was once again thinking of a plan to take Hikari, when Nayzormon appeared.
"Yes?" Lucifer asked as Nayzormon bowed his head.
"Forgive the suddenly arrival, but we are picking up a powerful source from a nearby town," Nayzormon said.
"Really?" Lucifer asked intrigued.
'Any power will be useful in my plans, but I can't risk losing my important pieces...wait maybe my lovely pawn can handle this' Lucifer thought.
"Thank you Nayzormon, Lilith!" Lucifer said as his Familiar showed up.
"Yes Lucifer-sama," She said in a whispered tone.
"I want you to go to this area, and find this powerful being, either bring it here, or destroy it!" Lucifer said as Lilith bowed her head.
"As you wish," Lilith said. As she vanished.
(Meanwhile in that same town)
We find the Darkrai Pokemorph Andy, walking calmly around the place, around his waist but slightly hidden was the IXA belt, which he got from Blood Lord Dark Kiva.
"I have to figure this out," Andy whispered. Meanwhile in his mind, Darkrai was reading a mind made copy of the book Hikari gave Andy. Before he stopped.
'**Hold on it's says, that the Balance and his or her familiar have a soul like bond**,' Darkrai thought, until he suddenly got an idea.
"**Andy I think I got it**!" Darkrai said as Andy glanced around before speaking.
"Really?" Andy thought.
"**Yes, you see, a Balance and her Familiar have an almost soul like bond, so in order for you to break that, you must bond your soul with Lilith**," Darkrai said.
"How do I do that?" Andy said as Darkrai sighed.
"**If this works you must get Ross a fountain of Root Beer, it's the Soul Exchange! You must Soul Exchange with Lilith! When that happens you and her souls are connected, when that happens, it might free her from Lucifer's control**!" Darkrai said as Andy suddenly grinned.
"Alright! Now we just have to find her!" Andy said, when suddenly he felt Darkrai tensed up.
"**I sense a presense**!" Darkrai said. As Andy followed Darkrai's directions.
(Meanwhile)
We see Lilith walking across an abandoned area.
"Where is it?" She whispered until she felt something and turned to see a strange creature, it was another Fangire the Octopus Fangire!
"_Who dares to intrude on my area_!" The Fangire said in a female tone. As Lilith noticed by the Fangire's feet where two Humans but they were looking like Glass Statues!
"Fangire!" Lilith said.
"_That's right your well informed! Too bad, you won't live long_!" The Fangire said as she sent some kind of Tentacle towards Lilith she managed to dodge the first one but the second backhanded her into a wall knocking the wind outta her.
Just as Andy ran onto the scene.
"Lilith! How dare you!" Andy yelled at the Fangire as he brought out the IXA knuckle.
"READY!" The Device said.
"Henshin!" Andy yelled attaching the knuckle to the belt.
"FIST ON!" The Belt said as he transformed into Kamen Rider IXA!
"_IXA_!" The Fangire growled. As Andy took a ready stance.
"Fangire! Return your life to God!" Andy yelled as he brought out the IXA Calibur and slash her away.
"_Take this_!" The Fangire yelled sending a dark blast towards Andy but he dodged the blast. Before turning the Calibur to gun mode and shot her back some more! Pushing her back!
"_DIE_!!" She yelled as she lunged at Andy but he just slipped a Fuestle into the Belt.
"**IXA KNUCKLE RISE UP**!" The Device yelled as the Fangire slashed at Andy, he ducked under and using the Knuckle uppercutted her away! As she slammed into a wall she shatter like stain glass! With the fangire gone, Andy turned to Lilith and dehenshined.
"Lilith-chan! Come on Wake-up!" Andy said.
"**She's been knocked out! We must help her quick**!" Darkrai said, Andy then got a serious face before gently placed his Right and Left thumbs on Lilith's forehead.
"**What are you doing**?" Darkrai said.
"Helping her!" Andy said as his Black and Red Aura appeared, as it did it slowly entered Lilith's mind! Causing a Flash of Light.
(Meanwhile)
As Lucifer was sitting in his throne room, he suddenly felt something! Like Shattering Glass!
"Impossible!" Lucifer said as Nayzormon, Tayuya and Kageten ran in.
"What is it master?" Nayzormon asked.
"I've lost my connection, Lilith is no longer under my control!" Lucifer roared.
(Meanwhile)
As the glowing Subsided, Lilith's slowly opened her eyes to see Andy.
"Andy-kun?" She asked.
"Your alright! I think I did it!" Andy said Lilith suddenly felt it, she no longer could feel Lucifer's presense!
"You...you freed me?" Lilith said as she suddenly hugged Andy.
"Thank you! Thank you Andy!" She managed to say as he hugged her back.
'Thanks Hikari, looks like this time you helped us,' Andy thought.
(That's This one-shot done! Next time Hinaten enters a Pokemon contest, along with Dawn and Zoey, but two strange contestant enter too, who are they and why do they sense so familiar?)
143. Extra: Hinaten's Third Contest! Part 1!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Hinaten's third contest! Part One!
We find ourselves in a simple town, where we see Hinaten looking at a poster. With her was Hikari, Darkmagicianmon and Myself. Who decided to tag along.
"Look a Pokemon Contest! It's today too!" Hinaten cheered.
"Looks like we know where we're going!" I said with a smile as the four of us headed to the arena.
(Meanwhile)
At the Arena we see Dawn getting ready.
"Ok, and done! Now I'm ready!" Dawn said walking out of the Changing room to see Ash, Brock and Pikachu waiting.
"Ready to go?" Ash asked.
"You bet this ribbon is all mine!" Dawn said with confidence.
"Not if I get it first," A voice is heard as Dawn turns to see a good friend and rival, Zoey.
"Hey Zoey!" Dawn said.
"So you ready for this?" Zoey asked.
"You bet! Huh?" Dawn said.
"What's up?" Ash asked as they looked to see Hinaten!
"Well hey Dawn, Ash, Brock!" Hinaten cheered as she walked over.
"Your entering too?" Dawn asked.
"Yep, check it out," Hinaten said showing, her Seven Gym Badges and Two Ribbons.
"Awesome, you have Seven Badges!" Ash said.
"Thanks this will make Ribbon number 3, then I'll get the next two, then I'll get my final badge!" Hinaten said. As Dawn and Zoey smiled.
"Don't forget you need to beat us, to get it," Dawn said as Zoey nodded.
"No problem," Hinaten said with a smile.
(Elsewhere)
We see two figures.
"Hey that Redhead looks kinda cute," The shorter one said.
"Why are we here again?" The Bigger one asked.
"Idiot we're here to find any Darksides for Drake," The Shorter one said.
"Got it Joh...!" The Bigger one said until the shorter one covered his mouth.
"It's Jonas, Omarion, Remember Disguise," Jonas said.
"Got it!" Omarion said. (Three guesses on who these two are?)
(Meanwhile)
As D.M, Hikari and I sat down, suddenly Kivat landed on my shoulder. While his little sister Kivala landed on Hikari's.
"So this is a Pokemon Contest should be entertaining," Kivat said.
"Sounds like fun!" Kivala said.
"Hello everyone and get ready for this Pokemon Contest!" Lillian said as the crowd cheered.
"We have many exciting Coordinators here today! So let's get started!" Lillian said.
"Hey looks like we're not the only ones," A voice is heard, as Ash, Brock and Pikachu walked over. Before sitting next to us.
"Hey Guys, so I guess Dawn's in this, looks like she and Hinaten will meet at some point," I said.
(Meanwhile)
Hinaten was just getting out of the Changing room in her Kimono, when she sat down next to Dawn.
"So let's give it our all!" Hinaten said as Dawn nodded.
(That's Part One! Next time Hinaten, Dawn and Zoey begin in the Contest, but these two strange contestants called Jonas and Omarion appear on the scene who will win the ribbon?)
144. Extra: Hinaten's Third Contest! Part 2!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Hinaten's third contest! Part Two!
"Now let's begin our first performance with Zoey!" Lillian said as Zoey walked in.
"Glameow Curtain!" Zoey said as the Cat Pokemon appeared.
"Use your tail to jump! Then Shock Wave!" Zoey said as Glameow used it's spring like tail to bounce up before unleashing a wave of Electric Waves.
"Shadow Claw!" Zoey said as Glameow's claws glowed Purple and Black. Causing a strange but cool light show. As Glameow slashed the Shock Waves before landing like a cat infront of Zoey as they bowed to Audience!
(Meanwhile)
"Woah, nice!" Dawn said as Hinaten nodded.
"Well I'm up, try not to do anything stupid!" Jonas said as he walked past Zoey.
"Good luck Jonas!" Omarion said as he sat down next to Dawn and Hinaten.
"So this your first time?" Dawn asked.
"Uh yeah, names Omarion," Omarion said. Trying to keep his disguise up.
"Hi my names Dawn this is Hinaten," Dawn said as Hinaten smiled.
"Uh nice to meet ya," Omarion said as they watch Jonas performance.
"Weavile use Dark Pulse then Ice Beam!" Jonas said. As the rings of Dark Energy was frozen causing Black Sparkles to fall.
"Alright I'm up!" Dawn said as Jonas walked past her sitting down next to Omarion.
(Meanwhile in the stands)
"Looks like Dawn's up next," Ash said as Dawn walked onto the stage.
"Darkmagicianmon? What are you doing here?" A voice is heard as D.M and Hikari turn around to see a figure cloaked.
"Who are you?" D.M asked. As the Figure lifted the hood to show the Face of Darkmagiciangirlmon,
"Hi!" She said.
"What are you doing here?" Hikari asked the Digimon.
"Ladyboreamon asked me to check this place, she sensed Darkside's here before they disappeared off her senses," D.G.M said. As she sat down next to them.
"Piplup Spotlight!" Dawn said as her starter pokemon appeared.
"Use Whirlpool!" Dawn said as Piplup created a huge whirlpool. Which spun easily.
"Now Bubblebeam!" Dawn said as Piplup caused a stream of bubbes to surround the whirlpool create a cool display of water.
(Meanwhile)
As Dawn walked in she smiled before Omarion stretched before walking onto stage.
'Why am I even here, ah let's get this over...hey is that DarkmagicianGirlmon!' Omarion thought before bringing out a pokeball.
"Come on Sneasel!" Omarion said as the Sneasel jumped up.
"Razor Wind! Then Fury Swipes!" Omarion said. As Sneasel sent two disc of wind straight up before jumping after them and slashing them with great strenght.
"Now Icy Wind!" Omarion said as Sneasel blew a cold stream of wind that slowed it's descend. As the crowd cheered.
(Back in the waiting room)
As Hinaten nodded she walked forward passing Omarion heading to the Arena!
'I am going to win!' Hinaten said with a serious tone!
(That's Part Two! Next time is Hinaten's appeal then the battle rounds!)
145. Extra: Hinaten's Third Contest! Part 3!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Hinaten's third contest! Part Three!
"Now let's begin our next performer, Hinaten!" Lillian said.
"Alright! Luffy showtime!" Hinaten said as her Chimchar appeared.
"Alright Flamewheel!" Hinaten said as Luffy started spinning.
"Now Jump!" Hinaten said as Luffy jumped up high still spinning.
"Now Flamethrower!" Hinaten said as Luffy sent multiple streams of Fire all around before landed on the ground Embers falling around him. As Hinaten bowed.
(Later)
Hinaten, Dawn and Zoey where waiting for the second round announcements.
"Nervous?" A voice is heard as the three of them see Ash, Brock, D.M, Hikari, Myself and DarkmagicianGirlmon.
"A little," Hinaten said.
"You'll do great," I said.
"Yeah, we'll see ya in the second round," A voice is heard as Jonas and Omarion walk over.
"Who are you guys?" D.M asked.
"I'm Jonas, this is Omarion we entered the contest too," Jonas said as Omarion was keeping his eyes on D.G.M.
"By the way," Brock said before going into flirting mode on D.G.M, when Croakgunk appeared and hit the Poison Jab on Brock before dragging him away.
"I like that Pokemon," Omarion whispered to Jonas.
"Of course with you, well nice to meet ya!" Jonas said as the two disguised Darksides left.
"Nice guys," D.M said.
(Later)
"The Draws are now made and we will decide who will face who in the second round!" Lillian said as the screen showed the eight round matches.
"Jonas and Me!?" Omarion said.
"Whoever wins your fight will face Hinaten!" Hikari said.
"Then if me and Zoey make it to the semi final?" Dawn said.
"Whoever wins out of us will face with Hinaten, Omarion or Jonas," Zoey said.
"I can't wait!" Hinaten cheered.
(Later)
"Now let's begin the second round!" Lillian said.
"First off we have Omarion and Jonas!" Lillian said as the two took their positions.
'I'm gonna win this and show her that I'm good!" Omarion said with a determined look.
"Sneasel/Weavile! Go!" Both yelled as Omarion's Sneasel and Jonas Weavile appeared.
"Slash!" Both yelled as the two Pokemon began slashing at each other but both blocked the strikes.
"Air Slash!" Omarion said as Sneasel sent a slash of wind at Weavile! Knocking it down.
"Ice Punch!" Jonas said as Weavile charged.
"Quick Attack then Brick Break!" Omarion said as Sneasel dashed over, dodged the Ice Punch and slammed the Brick Break on Weavile knocking it out,
"Weavile is out, and Omarion and Sneasel go through to the Semi Final!" Lillian said.
"Alright!" Omarion said before glancing at D.G.M.
"Now then let's begin the next battle with Hinaten!" Lillian said.
(That's Part Three! Next time, Dawn, Hinaten and Zoey have their first battles, will Hinaten win and face Omarion and who will she face in the final if she wins?)
146. Extra: Hinaten's Third Contest! Part 4!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Hinaten's third contest! Part Four!
As the rest of the battles continued Hinaten and Luffy won with a powerful Fire Drill. While Dawn and Piplup and Zoey and Glameow won their battles.
"I can't believe the idiot beat me!? If he was that focused against the Author Fighters he would be much better fighting them!" Jonas growled.
"Now let's begin the second round battles with Hinaten and Omarion!" Lillian said.
"Luffy time to blaze," Hinaten said.
"Go Sneasel!" Omarion said as both Pokemon came out.
"Sneasel Quick attack!" Omarion said.
"Flame Wheel!" Hinaten said as Luffy and Sneasel collided, Sneasel hit the ground thanks to it's weakness to Fire attacks.
"Flamethrower!" Hinaten said as Luffy launched a stream of flames towards Sneasel.
"Dodge then use Night Slash!" Omarion said as Sneasel dodged the fire attack and slashed at Luffy.
"Come on Luffy! Brick Break!" Hinaten said as Luffy slamme on Sneasel beating it.
"No!" Omarion growled.
"Hinaten wins and will go to the Final!" Lillian said.
(Later)
"I can't believe we both lost!" Jonas growled as they both where in an alley and returned to Johan and Omaddon form.
"What are you too doing here!?" A voice is heard as they turn to see D.G.M, D.M, Hikari and Me.
"Oh no," They whispered.
"Dark Magic Attack!" Both Magician Digimon said.
"Hyperbeam," Both Me and Hikari said as the four attacks hit them as Johan and Omaddon where sent flying.
"Great, now we gotta give these Pokemon back to Hunter J!" Johan growled.
"Well looks like we're blasting off!" Omaddon said as they disappeared from sight.
(Later again)
"The Second Semi Final is still underway between Dawn and Zoey!" Lillian said.
"Piplup Bubblebeam!" Dawn said as Piplup sent a stream of bubbles towards Glameow.
"Dodge then Shadow Claw!" Zoey said. As Glameow used it's tail as a spring to dodge the Bubblebeam before lunging at Piplup with a Shadow Claw.
"Whirlpool!" Dawn said as Piplup sent a Whirlpool towards Glameow forcing it back just as the timer ran out!
"Thats it time is up, and according to the scoring, Dawn and Piplup are going to the finals!" Lillian said.
"Yes! We did it!" Dawn cheered hugging Piplup. As Zoey petted Glameow.
"Great work Glameow," Zoey said with a smile
(Later)
"Now the final battle will now begin! It's Dawn vs Hinaten!" Lillian said as both girls smiled.
"Let's give it our all!" Both said.
(That's Part Four! Next time, the final round between Dawn and Hinaten begins, can Hinaten win with Luffy, and what surprises will we expect!)
147. Extra: Hinaten's Third Contest! Part 5!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Hinaten's third contest! Part Five!
"Let the match begin!" Lillian said.
"Piplup Spotlight!" Dawn said.
"Luffy time to blaze!" Hinaten said as both Pokemon came out.
"Bubblebeam go!" Dawn said. As Piplup sent a stream of bubbles towards Luffy
"Fury Swipes!" Hinaten said as Chimchar using some fast slashes managed to stop the Bubblebeam.
"Quick time for Peck!" Dawn said as Piplup charged at Chimchar and connected with a Peck Attack!
"Brick Break!" Hinaten said as Luffy went after Piplup.
"Whirlpool!" Dawn said as Piplup slammed a whirlpool at Luffy sending him crashing.
"That had to hurt!" I said as Luffy struggled back up.
"Come on Luffy! Let's show them what we got!" Hinaten said as Luffy smirked before jumping up and began glowing.
"No way!" Dawn said.
"Luffy's evolving!" Hinaten said as in Luffy's place was a Monferno.
"Alright! Use Mach Punch!" Hinaten said as Luffy blured and reappeared infront of Piplup and hit a punch sending Piplup airbourne.
"Piplup!" Dawn said as Luffy jumped after and began punching, Kicking and using his tail to hit Piplup.
"Close Combat!" Hinaten said as Luffy with a Spin Kick sent Piplup down to the ground.
"Piplup can't continue, Hinaten and Monferno win!" Lillian said.
"YES!" Hinaten cheered hugging Luffy.
"She did it!" I said.
"They both did great!" Ash said.
"Pikachu!" Pikachu said agreeing.
(Later)
After getting her ribbon.
"What!? Jonas and Omarion where those two Darksides, Johan and Omaddon?" Hinaten said.
"Yeah, we saw them transform back," I said.
"Well we gotta head, another badge to win!" Ash said with a smirk.
"I'll see ya at the Sinnoh League Ash!" Hinaten said.
"I'll see you at the Grand Festival Too!" Dawn said as Zoey smiled.
"You bet!" Hinaten said.
"Well we better go too," I said.
"I have to return to the Digital World, and report this to Ladyboeramon," D.G.M said before vanishing as Dawn, Ash and Brock went one way while Zoey another.
"So who wants to get some lunch?" D.M asked.
"You buying," I said as Hikari hugged him.
"Let's go Sempai," Hikari said as Hinaten smiled.
_'Alright one more Badge and two more ribbons_!' Hinaten thought.
(That's Part Five and this mini is done! Next time, Ross finds a surprise in his room in the form of an egg, while trying to wonder what it's for, he runs into Alyssa, as the two catch on and remember the fun times, they run into trouble! Next Series: Childhood Friendship! Enter Wataru the Kiva Chara!)
148. Extra: Childhood Friendship! Part One!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Childhood Friendship! Part One!
We find ourselves inside the Halberd where I was lying on his bed.
"Man, what a rough week," I said as Kivat flew over.
"It's not so bad, so we had to handle five seperate Fangire attacks big deal," Kivat said.
"I know I'm just exhausted, I'm going for a nap," I said before falling asleep.
"Me too," Kivat said before finding his sleeping pole and hanged upside down on it. Unknown to either of us a low Golden Glow was seen.
(The Next Day)
As I groaned awoke and sat up and looked to my left and nearly jumped.
"What the?" I said looking at an Egg, it was Golden with a Red band around the middle on that band was the Mark of Kiva.
"What's up? An Egg?" Kivat said flying around it.
"Strange I think I've seen this kind of egg before, we better take it to Castle Doran, maybe Jiro or the others will know," Kivat said as I nodded.
"Good Idea," I said gently picking it up as I did my Fangire Marks appeared as if reacting to the egg. Before putting it in a bag gently.
"Let's go!" Kivat said as the two of us dashed out.
(Meanwhile)
We see Alyssa the Jirachi Pokemorph humming a tune while walking down a street. Before hearing fast pace footsteps.
"Huh?" Alyssa said before turning around to see Me as I just managed to stop myself from bumping into her.
"Oh, hey Alyssa," I said. As She smiled.
"Hey Ross, going somewhere?" She asked.
"Yeah, I need to head to Castle Doran and ask the guys something," I said.
"Castle Doran?" Alyssa asked.
"Oh yeah, I didn't tell you about it, sorry, wanna come?" I asked.
"Sure, we haven't had a chance to chat," Alyssa said as I got nervous.
"Sorry, I'm just still thinking about all the hilarious situations you got us into," I said.
"Me!? Your the one who pulled that tar and feather prank on those scientists!" Alyssa said.
"Who was the one who flooded the entire east wing?" I asked as Alyssa blushed.
"That was an accident! What about when you glued everyone's gloves together, that was the biggest chain of stuck together people ever!" Alyssa said as I chuckled.
"You gotta admit that was funny," I said as Alyssa bonked me on the head.
"I got stuck in that chain," Alyssa said.
"Oh yeah, sorry," I chuckled. Before we both started laughing.
"You gotta admit, we had some bad times, but alot of them where good," Alyssa said.
"Yeah, we where like Brother and Sister, we got the pranking part of that Relationship down," I chuckled.
"Yeah, so where is this Castle Doran?" Alyssa asked.
"Right here, Kivat?" I said tossing the Fuestle in the air as Kivat caught it and blowed.
"Castle Doran!" Kivat blowed on the Fuestle. As Castle Doran appeared.
ROOOARR!!
"A Dragon!?" Alyssa said hiding behind me.
"No worries, this is Castle Doran," I said as Alyssa gawked.
"It's a Dragon and a Castle!?" Alyssa said. As I nodded.
"Yep so let's go inside!" I said.
(That's Part One! Next time, Jiro, Ramon and Riki reveal what the egg is, while Alyssa sees the inside of Castle Doran, as she finds out about a secret of Ross past even she didn't know?)
149. Extra: Childhood Friendship! Part Two!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Childhood Friendship! Part Two!
As Me and Alyssa entered Castle Doran, after Alyssa managed to not be scared, we entered the Lounge to see Jiro, Ramon and Riki.
"Hey guys," I said.
"Hey Ross-san," Ramon said as Jiro noticed Alyssa.
"Whos this?" Jiro asked.
"This is Alyssa an old friend of mine," I said. As she bowed her head.
"Nice to meet you," Alyssa said.
"Pleasure, names, Jiro these are Ramon and Riki," Jiro said gesturing to the Merman and Franken.
"I came by here to see if you guys know anything about this," I said bringing out the Egg. As Jiro smirked.
"So you have one of them now," Jiro said.
"Why what is it?" I asked.
"This is a Chara Egg," Jiro said.
"Chara's are special beings that represent something about yourself that you want to improve," Ramon said.
"Huh, I didn't expect this," I said as I noticed Alyssa was looking at the Bloody Rose.
"What a Beautiful Violin," Alyssa said as I smiled.
"That's something I kinda inherited, the Bloody Rose is a special Violin," I said picking it up.
"Would you like to hear?" I asked as she nodded before taking a sit next to the monster arms. As I sighed before I started to play a Haunting but Beautiful music on the Violin.
As I did the Chara Egg began glowing as if reacting to the Music. Which everyone noticed.
"What?" Alyssa said as the Egg glowed a bright light as I just finished the last note.
"That was amazing!" A voice is heard as I see floating next to me was a Chara, he has red hair, his eyes are like stain glass, with Stain Glass like Tribal marks on his face, for clothes he wears a Black robe and he also has Red and Golden bat wings on his back. He was also carrying a mini Violin.
"Who are you?" I asked.
"I'm your Chara Ross-san, Wataru's the name, I represent your love for playing music with your Violin," Wataru said with a smile.
"Thanks, Wataru," I said.
"That was great Ross," Alyssa said as I smiled.
"Thanks," I said when as I put the Bloody Rose down it started playing by itself.
"Trouble!" I said.
(Meanwhile)
Nearby, we see People running away from a Jellyfish Fangire!
"_Must feed_!" It said in a raspy voice before he launched it's attacks.
(That's Part Two! Next time, Ross and Alyssa head over to stop the Fangire, can Ross and Alyssa stop it, and can Wataru help out?)
150. Extra: Childhood Friendship! Part Three!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Childhood Friendship! Part Three!
As Me and Alyssa left Castle Doran we saw the Jellyfish Fangire looking at them.
"_More food_," It growled.
"Your not going to harm any more Humans! Kivat!" I said as Kivat flew onto the scene as I grabbed him.
"Bite!" Kivat said as he bite my hand as my Fangire Marks appeared as Alyssa glowed a golden colour.
"Henshin!" We both said as I attached Kivat to the belt, while Alyssa became her Pokemorph form, Star Jirachi. While I became Kamen Rider Kiva.
"Let's get him!" Alyssa said as the two of us charged, as Wataru who followed us watched.
"Good luck!" Wataru said as I kicked the Fangire away.
"Star Shuriken!" Alyssa said as she threw one of her stars at the Fangire but it managed to block it before hitting her with its electric tentacles, shocking her but I quickly seperated them.
"You ok?" I asked just as the Fangire slammed me into a wall with one of the Tentacles, before Alyssa hit it with a Flash Cannon.
"Are you?" Alyssa asked with a smile as I smirked. As Wataru nodded before flying into the scene.
"Ross-san, use my power to finish him," Wataru said.
"How do I do that?" I asked.
"You just have to say My heart unlock," Wataru said as I nodded as Alyssa fired a starbeam at the Fangire causing it to hit the ground.
"My Heart Unlock!" I yelled as Wataru was covered in a Golden Glow, which Alyssa and the Fangire noticed, as I had changed, I had a pair of Golden Bat wings on my back, my Yellow Vizor was now Red, and the Kiva Mark was on my chest.
"Charanari: Fangire Bat!" I said as Alyssa walked over.
"Finish him," She said as I nodded before a different Fuestle appeared, which I attached to Kivat.
"Chara Wake Up!" Kivat said as I glowed a Golden Colour, before jumping high, as I did the Golden Bat Wings formed into a drill, which I slammed into the Fangire sending it crashing into a wall before shattering. As it's glowing Soul flew away, Kivat and Wataru appeared as I dehenshined. While Castle Doran flew by and ate the soul.
"Wow! That was amazing Ross!" Alyssa said.
"Thanks, to you Wataru," I said as the Chara smiled.
"Sure, now what do you say we got and get something to eat, I'm starved," Wataru said as I smiled.
"Hey Alyssa up for some Ice Cream?" I asked
"Sure," She said as we left. Not noticing a figure.
"So, the boy, is getting stronger" The Figure said revealing it was Bishop!
(That's the end of this Mini! Next time, the Space Warrior's find a trio of Sister Pokemorphs, who are running from a Shadow Steelix Pokemorph, can the Space Warrior's help them?)
151. Extra: The Pokemorph Trio! Part One!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
The Sheep Sisters! Part One!
We see ourselves in a simple countryside as three figures could be seen running from something.
The Smallest One looked about 12 or 13, she had Black Hair done like Mareep Ears, she was wearing a Yellow Sweater and a Black Skirt.
The Middle one looked about 15 or 16, she had White curly hair, was wearing a Pink shirt and white jeans.
The Oldest one had Yellow Hair done like the younger one, she looked 18 or 19 and was wearing a Yellow Jacket and Black Jeans.
"Keep going!" The Older one said carrying the younger one.
"Onee-chan! He's right behind us!" The Middle one said as a crash was heard as a Steelix appeared it's eyes glowing red and it's body glowing black before transforming into a figure, this one look 25, he had Silver Hair with Black streak, Red eyes the most freaky thing was the Multiple Metal Spikes over his body and he was wearing what looked like a rugged Hiker's clothes.
"You can't run girls!" He growled before transforming into his Pokemon form and chased after them.
(Meanwhile on the Halberd)
We see Myself drinking some Root beer, Wataru was eating a chocolate bar. As Hinaten walked in. Kasumi and Haruka on her shoulders
"Morning Otou...is that a Chara?" She said as she noticed Wataru.
"Hello!" Wataru said as Kasumi and Haruka flew over to him.
"So your Hinaten's Dad's chara?" Kasumi asked.
"Yes, names Wataru! Nice to meet you," Wataru said as Haruka smiled.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Haruka this is Kasumi!" Haruka said. As I stared at Kasumi and Haruka.
"You have two?" I asked.
"Since I got the Mine badge from Byron," Hinaten said.
"So we finally meet, Ross-san, I'm Haruka this is Kasumi," Haruka said.
"Nice to meet you two," I said. As Alyssa walked in.
"Hey sorry to bother you, but we got a problem," Alyssa said as the five of us followed her. To the Command Deck.
"What's up?" I asked.
"We're picking up many Earthquakes nearby our location, it's not natural!" Omega said.
"We have to find this problem and fix it!" Metaknight said.
"We'll go!" Me, Hinaten and Alyssa said.
"Ok, we'll be on standby!" Metaknight said as the three of us dashed off, Kasumi, Haruka and Wataru after us.
(Meanwhile)
The three girls where hiding in a cave as the Steelix passed by.
"I'm scared," The younger one said.
"It's ok Laura, we'll be ok," The Middle one said.
"Sarah, shh, he's coming back," The Oldest one said as the Steelix passed them again.
"Good call Carla," Sarah said as the three stayed hidden.
(That's Part One! Next time, Ross, Hinaten and Alyssa head off to help with the Earthquake, but have to deal with a Shadow Steelix Pokemorph!)
152. Extra: The Pokemorph Trio! Part Two!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
The Sheep Sisters! Part Two!
As Me, Alyssa and Hinaten walked across a path, Wataru, Kasumi and Haruka where chatting.
"So you two have been around for a couple of months?" Wataru asked.
"Yeah, hey maybe we should introduce you to some of our friends, Hikari has some of the nicist Chara's too," Haruka said.
"Hikari has Charas?" I overhearing asked.
"Why yes," Haruka said.
"Hold on, looks like we may have found a clue," Alyssa said pointing at a trench in the ground.
"Hmm, look's like something big slithered by here, a very big snake!" I said.
"So if we follow it we might find it," Hinaten said. We nodded and followed the trail.
(Meanwhile)
The three sisters where just leaving the cave.
"Looks like we lost him," Carla said. As Laura sighed in relief.
"Thank Arceus," Laura said.
"So what now?" Sarah asked.
"We keep moving and hope we don't run into him," Carla said.
"Too late for that love," A voice is heard as suddenly in a crash a Steelix appeared and wrapped around the three of them. As on the Steelix's head formed into the man again.
"Wes! Why are you doing this!?" Carla said as Wes walked forward and stroked Carla's face.
"Now dear, no need to get testy, I'm sure a few Darksides wouldn't mind having some Pokemorph slaves," Wes said with a grin as Laura shivered, Sarah was scared but Carla managed to keep a straight face.
"Now then girls, time to go," Wes said when...
"Aura Sphere!/Hyperbeam!/Flash Cannon!" A trio of voices is heard as those three attacks hit Wes forcing him away as the three girls where released, as Me, Alyssa and Hinaten dashed onto the scene!
"You three alright?" I asked
"Thank you that Shadow Pokemorph tried to capture us and make us slaves to some Darkside," Carla said. As Wes was just getting up.
"Well, looks like I found two more ladies to join, of course I'll have to kill the boy," Wes said as his Metal Spikes appeared again.
"Let's get him!" I said as Alyssa and Hinaten got ready, along with the trio. No one noticed a figure watching, revealing it was Razor, the Shadow Skarmary Pokemorph.
"A Shadow Steelix Pokemorph, interesting," Razor said.
(Next time! Can Ross, Alyssa and Hinaten beat Wes with help from the Trio? And what about Razor, what does he have to do with this? Stay tuned for the next chapter coming soon!)
153. Extra: The Pokemorph Trio! Part Three!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
The Sheep Sisters! Part Three!
As Wes growled he transformd into his Pokemon form before charging at the six of us, as we dodged Hinaten nodded at Haruka.
"My Own Heart Unlock!" Hinaten said as in a flash of light she had changed she now was wearing an exact copy of Dawn's contest dress, she also had ribbons in her hair.
"Charanara: Pokemorph Coordinator!" Hinaten said. As Alyssa became Star Jirachi.
"Kivat!" I called out as the bat appeared and bite my hand before attaching to my belt as I became Kamen Rider Kiva!
"Star Shuriken!" Alyssa said tossing a Star at Wes, but he knocked it away with his tail!
"Psychic Ribbon!" Hinaten said as a Purple glowing Ribbon appeared wrapped around Steelix's head and Hinaten caused him to crash into the ground. As he returned to human form I jumped forward and began punching and kicking him back.
"Take this!" I yelled but Wes grabbed my fist and with a power punch, pushed me away.
"Ross!/Otou-san!" Alyssa and Hinaten said as Wes quickly transformed into his Pokemon form and wrapped all five girls.
"Now that the boy's out of the way, time I take you all to Drake, I'm sure he'd pay a pretty penny for some Pokemorph Slaves," Wes said when suddenly a screech is heard as he was tackled away by a huge golden blur as he saw a huge Golden Armoured Bat, with Red wings, this is Ross in Kiva Flight Style, or the Emperor Bat!
"Otou-san!" Hinaten said as Emperor Bat fired orbs of energy at Wes, causing him to hit the ground as Emperor Bat screeched.
"All together!" Alyssa said.
"Thunder Shock/Bolt!" Laura and Sarah said firing the Electric Attacks.
"Thunder!" Carla said firing her own attack too. As the three Green Jewels on the Emperor Bat's head started glowing.
"Aura Sphere!" Hinaten said hurling a Sphere of Aura towards Wes.
"Starbeam!" Alyssa yelled firing a Beam of Golden Energy as Emperor Bat fired a huge beam of Energy. All the attacks merged together and slammed into Wes causing an Explosion.
"Did we get him?" Hinaten asked as I returned to normal.
"We should get outta here!" Carla said as the six of us (and the three charas) took off!
(Later)
"Thank you for saving Me and my sisters," Carla said.
"It's what we do," I said.
"We can give you a lift to the Pokemorph Sanctuary?" Hinaten said.
"Thank you," Carla said as we entered the Halberd and it took off.
(Meanwhile)
We see Wes badly injured limping away.
"So how are things?" A voice asked as Razor appeared.
"What do you want?" Wes asked.
"I'm looking for Shadow Pokemorphs to help Drake Darkstar," Razor said.
"If it means getting revenge on that Deoxys Pokemorph, I'm in!" Wes said as Razor grinned.
"Execellent!" Razor said.
(That's this Mini Done! Anyone got any Requests, I'm open to them,)
154. Extra: Hikari the Fandiri!
(Request from Hikari Ino)
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Turn Back the Clock: Hikari the Fandiri!
We find ourselves in a simple town where we see a figure watching the people from above.
"Time to feed," The Figure said as Stain Glass Markings appeared on his face before transforming into a swallow Fangire, otherwise known as Bishop.
(Meanwhile in the Balance World)
We see non other than Jinmay Ino, the Balance of Hope sitting down with her husband Kaito, a quite noticable bulge in her stomach shows she is pregnant.
"It's about time we have some peace," Jinmay said. As the two embraced.
"So have you thought of a name yet?" Kaito asked.
"Not yet, but I'm getting close," Jinmay said.
"Uh sorry to bother you," A voice is heard as Reki walks over.
"Yes Reki?" Jinmay asked.
"We detected trouble in the world you where assigned to protect, some monster from another world is attacking them," Reki said as Kaito glanced at Jinmay.
"Jinmay-chan you can't go, not in your condition," Kaito said as Jinmay stood up.
"It's my job to protect the Balance of that world, so I must go," Jinmay said before teleporting away.
(Meanwhile)
We see Bishop grinning at a pinned figure.
"Time to begin," Bishop said until a blast of Light energy pushed him away as he sees Jinmay.
"You should be on this world!" Jinmay said as Bishop smirked.
"A Balance? This will be fun," Bishop said. As he took a stance, as Jinmay fired another blast of Light but Bishop dodged it before firing a strange dust, but Jinmay dodged it before punching him back.
"Alright, time for to send you back," Jinmay said until she started wobbling.
"What? Oh no, my powers are out of focus," She said Bishop noticing quickly dashed forward and pinned Jinmay to a wall.
"Impressive power, but I see what's making you lose focus," Bishop said seeing her Pregnancy.
"Let go!" Jinmay growled.
"Not until I have my feed," Bishop said as Jinmay noticed a pair of Fangs above her. Which then bit her, as she gasped Bishop began draining her energy but by accident sent some of his Fangire DNA into her.
"Delicious," Bishop grinned until a blast of Dark Energy slammed into him. He then saw Kaito with an angry look.
"Stay away from her!" Kaito yelled.
"I've had my fill, bye for now," Bishop said before vanishing, Kaito quickly turned around and went to Jinmay.
"Jinmay-chan, are you ok?" Kaito asked.
"Kaito-kun, I think my water broke," Jinmay said as Kaito quickly helped her up.
"We gotta get you back!" Kaito said.
(Many Hours later)
We see Kaito waiting out of the Medical Centre as he saw a doctor walk towards him.
"Both her and the baby are fine, you can go in now," The Doctor said.
"Thank you," Kaito said before walking in to see Jinmay with a bundle in her arms.
"Kaito-kun, say hello to your little Hikari," Jinmay said as Kaito saw a cute baby girl, with a small fuzz of Silver Hair begining to appear.
"We did a check up and found something strange, we found Fangire DNA, in her body," Reki said walking over.
"Fangire, you mean that monster was," Kaito asked.
"Yes, Hikari will be fine, she's only a Fandiri, half Fangire," Reki said as Jinmay embraced her daughter.
"Hikari," Jinmay said as she hugged Hikari, Kaito joining in as Reki walked away.
(That's this One-Shot Turn Back the Clock! Once again Requests welcome!)
155. Extra: Time Travel Beetle's! Part One!
(Credit goes to Snake Screamer for helping with me thinking of this idea!)
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Pokemorphs in the Kabuto Era! Part One!
We see ourselves in a simple field where Me and Hareta where sparing in our Rider Forms, with Hinaten watching. As Me as Kamen Rider Kiva and Hareta as Kamen Rider Hibiki both punched each other away, I nodded as we dehenshined.
"Your getting stronger," I said.
"Thanks," Hareta said. As Hinaten smiled.
(In another World)
We see a bunch of strange Green Pupa looking monsters working on some kind of machine. As another monster appeared this one looked like a Cicada,
"Start the Machine!" The Cicada said as the Pupa monster started up the machine. None of them noticed a figure watching them.
"So, what are you worms now planning?" The Figure whispered. As the Machine began sparking.
(With Ross and co.)
As we where just finishing, I looked up.
"What's wrong?" Hareta asked.
"I sense something strange is happening!" I said.
"Look out!" Hinaten said as the three of us saw a Portal in the sky and before we could do anything sucked us in.
(Later)
We now see Me, Hareta and Hinaten groaning as we woke up in a park. Nearby, Kivat and Tatsulot where also on the ground.
"What hit me?" I said.
"Owie," Hinaten said as Hareta rubbed his head.
**'Woah, rough ride**,' The Gyuki in Hareta's mind said.
"Where are we?" Hinaten asked as we saw we where in an unknown area.
"I don't know, but we better move," I said just as we heard a scream to see a girl running from three of those Green Pupa monsters.
"Trouble! Come on Hareta!" I said. As Kivat flew over to me while Hareta brought out the Tuning Fork, As he hit it and brought it to his head. While Kivat bit me causing the Belt to appear.
"Henshin!" We both yelled as I attached Kivat to the belt while Hareta was covered in Purple Flames and we became Kamen Rider's Kiva and Hibiki. Before we charged forward and tackled the monsters away. As the women ran off, Me and Hareta punched and kicked all three monsters away,
"Let's end this," I said attaching the Wake Up Fuestle to Kivat. Who whistled on it as I jumped up and performed the Dark Moon Break destroying one of them, while Hareta brought out his drumsticks and with a throw of Purple Fireballs destroyed the other two.
"Nice one!" I said as Hareta nodded.
"Come on we better go!" Hinaten called out as the three of us dashed off, Tatsulot following.
(Nearby)
We see a small figure appearing which looked like a Black Metal Spider with a Yin/Yang symbol on it.
"Interesting," The Spider said before following!
(Later)
We see many Zect Shadow Troopers, looking through the area.
"Nothing left sir, someone got to the worms befor us sir," One of them said.
"Is must be Kabuto!" The troop leader said.
"Negative sir, we saw bad burns marks on the ground, Kabuto can't make burns like these, whatever got these worms, is unknown," The Zect Trooper said.
"Let's return to base," The Troop leader said before smirking.
"So we have some new players, I think things are going to be different around here," The Troop leader sai before walking away.
(That's Part One! Next time, Ross, Hinaten and Hareta end up at the Souji Soup shop, and meet with the Original Kamen Rider Kabuto, Souji Tendou!)
156. Extra: Time Travel Beetle's! Part Two!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Pokemorphs in the Kabuto Era! Part Two!
We now see Me, Hinaten and Hareta walking down a basic street, people walking around doing normal things.
"What where those things?" Hareta asked as I shook my head.
"I have no idea, but for now we have to find a way back home," I said as we nodded before we noticed a nearby shop.
"Maybe we can find information in there?" Hinatena asked as I nodded.
"Good Idea," I said as we saw the sign said Bistro La Salle,
"A Restaurant?" Hareta asked, almost as if responding his stomach began growling.
"Hungry?" Hinaten asked in a teasing tone as Hareta blushed.
"I'm a little hungry too, let's go in," I said as the three of us entered.
(Meanwhile at ZECT HQ)
"Any information about these anomaly's?" The Leader asked.
"We only managed to question one women at the scene who fled, she said it was too Masked Riders like ours but not." One of the crew said as the Leader smirked.
"Maybe these Anomalys can be used to defeat Kabuto for good," The Leader said.
"What do we do now sir?" One of the crew said.
"We continue as usual, if we detect any worms, we mght find those anomalys, either convince them to join, or eliminate them!" The Leader said.
"What of the escaped experimental zector, Venoma?" One of them asked.
"We can retrieve it later, for continue," The Leader said before walking away as ZECT continued working.
(Meanwhile)
As Me, Hinaten and Hareta walked in. They saw a simple cafe like place.
"Hello?" I asked. As we see a girl walk forward.
"Hello and welcome to the Bistro La Salle, my name is Hiyori I'll be taking your orders," She said with a smile as we sat down.
"Thanks, I'll have the Pork Ramen," I said.
"Chicken Miso Soup for me," Hareta said.
"I'll just have some Vegetable Miso Soup," Hinaten said as Hiyori nodded.
"Coming right up," She said before walking off.
"Ok, now we just have to find some source of Information on where we are, or maybe when," I said as Hiyori came back with our orders.
"Here you go, enjoy," She said as we started eating.
"Oh man that's good food!" I said.
"Yeah," Hareta said. As Hinaten nodded her head. Just as a TV turned on.
"This report just in three worms are attacking a nearby city centre, we will keep you updated as we can!" The Reporter said as we just finished.
"Thanks for the food Hiyori, money's on the table!" I said as the three of us left, not noticing a figure watching us leave.
"Will you be having anything Tendou-san?" Hiyori asked.
"Nothing now, I must be going," Tendou said before leaving.
(Meanwhile)
The Black Robot Spider was jumping from roof to roof, before seeing Me, Hareta and Hinaten running down a path.
"There she is," The Spider said before following us.
(That's Part Two! Next time, Ross and Hareta try to stop the worms, but things take a turn for the worse when one of the Worms molts and unlocks clock up, can Hinaten help out? While we get a visit from a certain beetle Rider!)
157. Extra: Time Travel Beetle's! Part Three!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Pokemorphs in the Kabuto Era! Part Three!
As Me and Hareta and Hinaten made it to the scene to see many Worms causing trouble.
"Hinaten take cover leave this to us," I said as Hinaten hid behind a building as Hareta brought out his Tuning Fork, while I summounded Kivat who bit me as the belt appeared.
"Henshin!" We both yelled as we became Kamen Rider's Kiva and Hibiki before dashing towards the worms and quickly started fighting. Just then Hinaten saw some Humvees drive towards the area as many Black Armour Figures came out.
"We've reached the worms and the two anomalies," The ZectTrooper leader said.
"Wait until Gatack arrives!" Another one said.
'This could be trouble,' Hinaten thought. As she saw a Blue Motorbike came driving toward the scene.
"So they are calling out the Riders," A voice is heard as Hinaten turns around to see Venoma, the Spider Zector!
"Who are you?" Hinaten asked.
(In the battle)
Ross and Hareta punched the worms away. They saw one was glowing a red colour.
"It's molting!" One of the Zecttroopers said as it transformed into some kind of Bee looking worm.
"Kagami-san," One of the ZectTroopers said as Kagami nodded.
**STANDBY!**
Suddenly a Blue Stag Beetle Zector flew towards Kagami who caught it!
"Henshin!" Kagami said as he attached the zector to his belt buckle.
**HENSHIN!**
Then in Kagami's place was Kamen Rider Gatack! Who pulled back the mandables of the Gatack Zector.
"Cast Off!" Gatack said,
**CAST OFF!**
Gatack was now in Rider Form who then saw that the other two had molted too.
"Not good," Gatack said as he saw all three bending their knees and quickly pressed a button.
**CLOCK UP!**
With that Gatack and the three worms where suddenly blurs! The worms slammed into Ross and Hareta too causing them to hit the ground before triple teaming Gatack and sending the Stag Beetle Rider to the ground.
"Oh no!" Hinaten said as she then saw Venoma putting a bracelet on her wrist.
"Now say henshin!" Venoma said as Hinaten nodded.
"Henshin!" Hinaten said!
**HENSHIN!**
Venoma then attached to the bracelet and Hinaten transformed, she was now wearing Black Armour, on her chest armour where 8 Red Spider legs, on her vizor she had fangs!
"Woah," Hinaten said. Before she began pulling the Spider Legs upward.
"Cast Off!" Hinaten said as the legs connected.
**CAST OFF!**
The Armour casted of as Hinaten changed she now had a more feminine figure she also had Four Extra Metal Spider Legs attached to her sides. Knowing what to do, Hinaten hit the button.
**CLOCK UP!**
Hinaten then blured past the Zect Troopers and tackled one of the Worms away, which Me and the other two riders noticed.
"Hinaten?" I asked as she nodded before she and the worm became blurs.
"We still got two more," Gatack said as the other two Worms charged! When a red blur appeared and kicked both back as we all see a familiar Red Armoured Figure!
"Kabuto!?" Me and Gatack said. As the strongest of the Zector Riders stood proudly!
(That's Part Three! Next time, the now five riders handle the Worms, but can Ross, Hinaten and Hareta make it back home?)
158. Extra: Time Travel Beetle's! Part Four!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Pokemorphs in the Kabuto Era! Part Four!
As the now five Kamen Riders got ready, Gatack and Hibiki faced off with one of the worms, Venoma took on one leaving Me and Kabuto with the last one.
"Let's go!" I said as the five of us charged.
Venoma quickly dodged the strikes of the worm sending in some of her own, before kicking it away before jumping after it.
Meanwhile Hibiki and Gatack had their weapons out, Gatack's Mandable claw and Hibiki's drumsticks! As Gatack grappeled with his claws, Hibiki slammed the drumsticks into the Worm! Causing it to hit the ground.
"Nice work," Gatack said as Hibiki nodded.
Meanwhile Kabuto and Myself where facing off with the last worm! Kabuto kicked it in the gut followed by an Uppercut from Me. As the worm staggered back.
"Not bad," I said as Kabuto simple nodded before we saw the worm still standing.
(Meanwhile)
As Venoma and The Worm where fighting in another area, the Worm was pushed back before it started shaking.
"Uh oh! Clock Up!" Venoma said pressing the button on her hip.
**CLOCK UP!**
Venoma and the Worm became nothing but blurs as they constantly clashed before Venoma got one good kick in sending the Worm crashing into a wall.
**1! 2! 3!**
"Rider Kick!" Venoma said moving the Spider Legs back into position!
**RIDER KICK!**
As Energy gathered in her right leg she charged forward and performed a snap kick, causing the Worm to explode into blue flames! As Venoma sighed.
"What's this?" Venoma said before walking towards the very brought her, Hareta and Me here.
(Meanwhile)
Gatack and Hibiki rolled away from another of the Worms attacks.
"Time we end this!" Hibiki said as Gatack nodded.
**1! 2! 3!**
"Rider Kick!" Gatack said.
**RIDER KICK!**
As he did this, Hibiki jumped over the Worm and like a baseball players used his drumsticks and slammed the Worm towards Gatack who simple raised his leg as the energy gathered at his foot, which the room slammed into causing it to explode.
"Great work," Hibiki said as they saw Venoma dashed over.
"Hey guys you won't believe this...hey where's Kabuto and Otou-san?" Venoma asked. As a crash was heard.
(Meanwhile)
As the Worm was sent flying back Me and Kabuto walked forward.
"What do you say we finish him?" I asked.
"Let's, this has dragged on long enough," Kabuto said before snapping his fingers while I attached the Golden Whistle to Kivat.
"Tatsulot!" Kivat whistled as Tatsulot and the Hyper Zector came flying in.
**HYPER CAST OFF!**
"Henshin!" Tatsulot said as he attached to my Left Forearm while Hyper Zector attached to Kabuto's left hip. Then in two flashes of light standing was Emperor Kiva and Hyper Kabuto!
**CHANGE HYPER BEETLE!**
The Worm simple growled before charging and tried to slash us with his claws, but we caught both with one hand each before snap kicking him away.
"Hmm," Kabuto said as he went to his Hyper Zector before pushing down the handle. While I went to Tatsulot and pulled the Roulette.
**MAXIMUM RIDER POWER!**
**1! 2! 3!**
"Hyper Kick!" Kabuto said.
**RIDER KICK!**
"Wake Up Fever!" Tatsulot said. As Energy gathered in Kabuto Legs! While the Red Scythes appeared on my legs, we both jumped and performed drop kicks on the Worm, the force sending it crashing through a wall before exploding with great Magnitude!
"Nice," I said as Kabuto and Hyper zector along with Kivat and Tatsulot detached as we dehenshined back to normal. As we heard Hareta, Hinaten and Kagami dashing over.
"Tendou-san," Kagami said as Tendou nodded.
"Otou-san," Hinaten said hugging me.
"We found this strange machine," Hareta said as I looked at him.
"What machine?" I asked.
"Follow us," Kagami said as the five of us walked away.
(That's Part Four! Next time, we find the machine that took us to this world, we then return home, with a new power for Hinaten,)
159. Extra: Time Travel Beetle's! Part Five!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Pokemorphs in the Kabuto Era! Part Five!
As the now five Kamen Riders walked into another room to see what looked like 10 PupaWorms guarding some kind of machine. With the was a Cicada worm.
"That machine has got to be what brought us here," I said.
"Then it might take us back," Hareta said.
"We'll handle the worms," Kagami said as Tendou nodded along with Hinaten, as the Kabuto, Gatack and Venoma zectors appeared.
**HENSHIN!**
As the three riders appeared and casted off into Rider Form they nodded before pressing the button on their hips.
**CLOCK UP!**
Kabuto, Gatack and Hinaten became blurs as they constantly slamme attacks into the 10 PupaWorms! Causing them to explode in Green Flames! As the Cicada Worm growled.
"I got this," Gatack said before pulling out a pair of claws and slammed the Worm into a pillar as the claws began sparking with Energy. Kabuto then walked over and with a simple rider kick destroyed the worm.
"That's it?" I asked as me and Hareta walked over as the three dehenshined.
"Now, let's get this thing working," Kagami said as he looked over the machine. As Venoma was on Hinaten's shoulder.
"Well I'm coming with you," Venoma said. Surprising Me, Hareta and Hinaten.
"You are?" I asked.
"Of course, I've grown to like Hina-chan, you could use another Kamen Rider," Venoma said as I nodded.
"I guess," I said as Kivat and Tatsulot nodded.
"Alright welcome aboard," Hinaten said to the Zector.
"Ok I think I got it," Kagami said. As he started to turn the machine on a glowing portal appeared.
"Well it's been fun but we gotta split," Hinaten said as she and Hareta entered the Portal with Venoma, Kivat and Tatsulot right behind.
"Thanks for the help," I said.
"No problem," Kagami said as Tendou simple nodded.
"Well see you later," I said before jumping into the portal, as it closed up.
"Well I guess we better head home, I could use some Miso Soup," Kagami said as Tendou smiled and nodded as the two Kamen Riders walked away.
(Back in the AF Universe)
As a portal appeared, Me, Hinaten and Hareta walked out of it.
"Great to be back!" I said.
"So lets head to the Halberd," Hareta said.
"Yeah," Hinaten said as the young couple walked away Venoma on Hinaten's shoulder, as I chuckled before glancing at Kivat and Tatsulot.
"Well that was an interesting trip," I said.
"Yeah, for now let's head to bed, I'm exhausted," Kivat said as I nodded.
"Let's go!" I said as we followed Hinaten and Hareta back to the Halberd!
(That's this mini done! This next one is a combination of two requests from Warlord-Xana and Temhota Tech! In the Shadows a mysterious enemy named the Dark Army is creating a new weapon and takes it out for a test run. Meanwhile Ozzy, Danielle and John find an Underground fighting tournament, and meet a Shadow Pokemorph named Ranko!)
160. Extra: Shadow Underground! Part One!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Secret Experiment! Shadow Pokemorph Battle Royale! Part One!
We find ourselves inside some kind of dark labratory. Where we see two figures working on something, the first one has six "wings" on his back with lots of funnels aligned on all 3 sides. He is about 14-feet tall and looked like the MSN-04 Sazabi. This is commander Sazabi of the Dark Army.
The Second figure looked like a humanoid Velociraptor he was wearing a black suit, and a lab coat, and has a pair of large glasses. This is Rack his assistant, both of them work for the Dark Army!
"So is it ready?" Sazabi asked as Rack laughed.
"Oh yes. OH YES! It's ready! IT'S READY!" Rack said in a slight insane voice.
"Good. Now to gather more test subjects" Sazabi said.
"Oh! I hav an Eye-Dea!" Rack said.
"What?" Sazabi asked.
"Why don't WEE send one RESULT to cap-CHURE them!" Rack said.
"You're saying use this mutagen to create the bio-weapon he intends to create and use said bio-weapon to gather more test subjects?" Sazabi asked
"Yes. YES! Yesiri!" Rack said
"Wouldn't it be more easy to send troops to capture subjects?" Sazabi asked.
"Core-RECT! But WARES da Fun in DAT!" Rack said.
"Fine. Lhikhan!" Sazabi said as a robot appeared. He was 6-feet tall, and has football-like head with a fin on it, and skulls painted on his shoulder pads, and pictures of death all over his chest, and kneecaps. His armor is slightly black.
"Yes sir?" Lhikhan asked as Sazabi handed Lhikhan an odd-looking dart.
"This dart is to inject liquids: mutagens or chemicals into a target. The needle is very thin and barely leaves a mark. It's program to disintigrate after inject the substance" Sazabi said.
"So basically it leaves no trace behind" Lhikhan asked
"Corret! You are to go to the Pokemorph Sanctuary and fire this dart at a Female Pokemorph. The mutagen will take care of the rest" Sazabi said as Lhikhan nodded.
Sazabi then filled the Dart with the Mutagen and tossed the dart to Lhikhan who caught it. Before vanishing.
"Soon the carnage will begin," Sazabi said with a grin.
(Meanwhile)
We see ourselves in a slightly crappy looking town where the Shadow Battalion, otherwise known as Ozzy, Danielle and John, where walking across the street.
"Why are we here again?" Danielle asked as John sighed.
"We need to find more members, and the only place to find Shadow Pokemorphs willing to help is...here," John said pointing at a door.
"This is it?" Danielle asked.
"Yes the entrance to the Shadow Underground," John said glancing around before opening the door and the three of them entered and saw a staircase and went down them.
"Now just follow my lead and we should be ok," John said as they reach the bottom and John opened the door and they entered to see a huge fighting arena, many people where walking around either chatting, drinking or sparring.
"This place is like the Pokemorph Sanctuary for Shadow Pokemorphs, we come here to relax, train and anything we please, looks like we've arrived in time for a match to start," John said as the three of them sat down.
(That's Part One! Next time Ranko makes her appearance, and a Fangire makes it's presense known. Time for Dark Kiva to appear, meanwhile Lhikhan finds his target!)
161. Extra: Shadow Underground! Part Two!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Secret Experiment! Shadow Pokemorph Battle Royale! Part Two!
(At the Shadow Underground)
"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! WELCOME TO THE SHADOW UNDERGROUND CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGE!" The Announcer said into a mic, as everyone cheered.
"Introducing the Champion! He is the brutalising pounder and the Man with a Sumo sized boot, give it up for Saizo the Hariyama Pokemorph!!" The Announcer yelled as everyone sees a big man he had huge hands like a Hariyama and a smirk on his face as everyone cheered.
"And the Challenger, she is the Queen of Kick Boxing the Kicking Female Fiend! Give it up for Ranko the Hitmonlee Pokemorph!" The Announcer said as everyone saw a Girl walk in, like all Female Pokemorphs she was attractive, but she had Brown Hair down in a Ponytail, she was wearing a Brown Gi, and had bandages wrapped around her Legs!
"This will be good, two Fighting Type Pokemorphs," John said.
"GO RANKO! KICK HIS ASS!!" Danielle cheered as Ozzy and John sweatdropped.
"Boy she's energetic," John said, as Ozzy chuckled the fight started.
Saizo tryed a simple punch but Ranko jumped over it and kicked him in the face causing him to stumble then with a sweep kick sent him to the ground, but he slowly got back up!
"Come on," Ranko taunted with a smirk on her face before Saizo growled and charged with a Take Down!
"Too Slow!" Ranko said before jumping over him again.
"Blaze Kick!" Ranko said as he right leg became envolped in flames before she slammed it into Saizo's back knocking him down and out!
"Winner and new Champ! Ranko!" The Announcer said as Ranko smiled, Ozzy nodded.
"She could be a great member," Ozzy said.
"I agree we need another female," Danielle said as John nodded.
"Very well," Ozzy said.
(Later)
We see Saizo leaving the Shadow Underground mumbling.
"That little! I can't believe I lost to a girl! How can she have so much life!" Saizo said.
"_She does, thank you for that information_!" A voice is heard and before Saizo can answer something bite him and he had turned into a glass statue before falling down and shattering, revealing a Snake Fangire!
"_Time for a house call_," The Fangire said before entering the Shadow Underground.
(Meanwhile)
We see Ranko just finishing changing as she left the changing room to see Ozzy, Danielle and John.
"Yes?" Ranko asked.
"Impressive show out there, names John, these two are Ozzy and Danielle." John said. Smirking before bringing his hand out to shake
"Thanks, names Ranko," She said shaking John's hand before he brought her hand up and kissed it causing the girl to blush.
"Well anyway, we're forming together a special team to handle Darksides, and we think you might be a great addition," Ozzy said.
"Well..." Ranko started to say until.
BOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!
"What was that!?" Danielle said before Ranko dashed towards the noise,
"Come on!" Ozzy said as the three of them followed! As they entered the arena to see Ranko slammed into a wall.
"Ranko!" John said as he and Danielle helped the Shadow Pokemorph up before they noticed the Fangire!
"John...Danielle...get Ranko out of here...now!" Ozzy said both of them nodded and led Ranko away! As Ozzy glared at the Fangire.
"_You cannot stop me_!" The Fangire said.
"I think I can! Kivat!" Ozzy said as a Red and Black Metalic Bat appeared and Ozzy caught him. This is Kivat the Second
"Bite!" Kivat said biting Ozzy's hand as a Black Belt appeared around Ozzy's waist.
"Henshin!" Ozzy said attaching Kivat and became Kamen Rider Dark Kiva.
_"Kiva_!" The Fangire growled before charging but Ozzy crossed his arm as a Green Mark appeared by his feet.
"Wrong," Ozzy said before the Mark flew towards the Fangire and froze him in place as Ozzy went for a whistle and attached it to Kivat.
"Wake Up 2!" Kivat whistled as a pair of Green Scythes appeared on Ozzy's boots before he jumped up and drop kicked the Fangire away causing it to shatter like glass!
(Later)
We see Ozzy, Danielle, John and Ranko outside the city.
"So that's one of those things your planning on fighting as well as Darksides?" Ranko asked.
"Yep," John said.
"Alright! I'm in!" Ranko said with a smile.
"Welcome aboard," Ozzy said as Danielle nodded.
(At the Pokemorph Sanctuary!)
We see Lhikhan cloaked but watching the Sanctuary until he saw two Pokemorphs, a Male Swampert Pokemorph and a Female Milotic Pokemorph!
"Got ya," Lhikhan whispered before loading the Dart and aimed at the Female Pokemorph and fired the dirt hit her and injected the Mutagen! With the Dart disappearing.
"Sir, the Dart is planted now what?" Lhikhan asked.
"Follow her, if she changes, bring her back to base!" Sazabi said over a comm link!
"Understood!" Lhikhan said as he saw the two entering a secluded location before he noticed both their eyes where glowing meaning the Female's Mental Trigger was activated! Unknown to the Male Pokemorph, her skin had become much Darker! As they continued to have a Pokemorph Frenzy, but when it ended Lhikhan saw two things, one the Male was Dead but the Female was alive and was even now showing signs of pregnancy.
"Test successful, returning to base with subject," Lhikhan said as he picked up the Female and teleported away with her!
(That's this Mini done! For Temhota Tech you can add what happens to the Female Pokemorph! Anyway this next mini is a request from Hikari, Hinaten's worst nightmare is realised! An old enemy in a new form appears! Can Ross and Hareta help Hinaten in time? Next time: The Pokemorph Orphnoch! Yami strikes back!)
162. Extra: Yami Strikes Back! Part One!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
The Pokemorph Orphnoch! Yami strikes back! Part One!
We find ourselves in a simple cave where a figure was sitting near a fire, this figure looked like a strange monster with Green Rayquaza Like Armour, he also had the face of a Rayquaza.
"Soon, I will return, then I will make them pay for destroying me!" The Figure said as he suddenly lifted up a rock and it transformed into A Statue of Ross.
"This time I'll crush you and she will be all mine!" The Figure said crushing the statue! Before grinning.
(Meanwhile)
We see Hinaten walking down a street! With her was her Charas Haruka and Kasumi and the Venoma Zector!
"So this is your world? It's nice," Venoma said.
"Thank you, Otou-san and everyone try to protect this place from Darksides and other threats, it's been eventful," Hinaten said.
"Yeah, we kick butt!" Kasumi said.
"Kasumi!" Haruka said. None of them noticed a cloaked figure watching them.
"There you are, my angel," The Figure said before smirking.
(Meanwhile)
We see Myself and Hareta playing chess on Castle Doran.
"Check," I said as Hareta moved his king away from harms way.
"Your getting better at this, it took me 17 turns to get that first check," I said as Hareta and Me continued the game.
(Meanwhile)
As Hinaten, her charas and Zector entered a park they suddenly felt something.
"What is this, my body feels so cold," Hinaten whispered as chuckling is heard as Hinaten turns to see the Cloaked figure.
"Been a long time, my angel," The Figure said as he removed his hood and Hinaten gasped.
"Yami!" She yelled as her Chara floated infront of her.
"How is this possible! I thought Alistair and Ozzy destroyed you?" Haruka asked.
"That is true, but when my old form died, I came back as an Orphnoch!" Yami said as he transformed into his Orphnoch form.
"Now, I will be taking what's mine!" Yami said as Hinaten glared.
"Venoma!" Hinaten said as the Spider Zector attached to her bracelet.
**HENSHIN!**
Then she became Kamen Rider Venoma.
"Cast Off!" She said as the heavy armour flung off as she became Rider Form.
**CHANGE SPIDER!**
Hinaten then took a fighting stance while Yami chuckled.
"So you have some new power, let's see how stronger you have gotten!" Yami said as he and Hinaten charged at each other.
(Meanwhile)
As I just made my checkmate move I froze in place.
"What's wrong?" Hareta asked.
"I think Hinaten is in trouble!" I said as Hareta nodded.
"Then let's go then!" Hareta said as the two Pokemorphs headed off.
(Meanwhile)
Hinaten sent a flurry of Jabs at Yami but he dodged them before grabbing her fists and tossing her away, as she hit the ground she pressed the button on her waist.
**CLOCK UP!**
Hinaten now blurred and slammed into Yami multiple times before he somehow grabbed her by the throat and pinned her against a wall.
"You have gotten stronger, but not enough, now time for you to be mine again," Yami said.
"GET AWAY FROM HER!" A voice yelled as Me and Hareta drop kicked Yami away, as Hinaten gasped before looking up.
"Otou-san, Hareta-kun!" Hinaten said as Yami returned to his human form, causing Me to Growl.
"YOU!" I yelled as Yami chuckled.
"That's right Pokemorph, I am back and to stay!" Yami said returning to his Orphnoch form!
"Kivat!" I yelled as the Bat flew over while Hareta brought out the Tuning Fork and it vibrated.
"Bite!" Kivat said biting My hand causing the Fangire Marks and the Kiva belt to appear.
"Henshin!" Both me and Hareta yelled as we became Kamen Rider's Kiva and Hibiki! As Hinaten stood next to us.
"This time you won't win!" Yami said as the three Pokemorphs glared at him.
"Let's get him!" I yelled as the three of us charged at him!
(That's Part One! Next time, Hinaten, Ross and Hareta have to handle a new Yami, but what will happen? Will Yami escape or will he be destroyed? Fine out next chapter!)
163. Extra: Yami Strikes Back! Part Two!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
The Pokemorph Orphnoch! Yami strikes back! Part Two!
Hareta started out first and began slamming his Drumsticks into Yami, but he kept dodging them. He then grabbed one and tossed Hareta away but got slammed by Me as I began pounding punches into his stomach.
"Take this!" I yelled kicking him away as he skidded back.
"So, she's not the only one with new power," Yami said eyeing, Me and Hareta before smirking at Hinaten.
"But I have to reclaim what's mine so!" Yami said before flying forward and knocked me and Hareta away before slamming Hinaten into a wall causing her to Dehenshin.
"Now time for you to be mine again," Yami said before he placed his hand on her shoulder causing her to scream in pain as to My horror, appearing was the Curse Mark!
"No!" I yelled as Yami smirked as Hinaten went limp.
"Your mine again," Yami said just as I tackled him away.
"Tatsulot!" I yelled as the Gold Dragon appeared and attached to my wrist causing me to become Emperor Form. I quickly went for Tatsulot and pulled the roulette.
"WAKE UP FEVER!" Tatsulot said as I started glowing Red before I charged forward and jumped up, before slamming the powerful kick into Yami sending him crashing to the Ground as Hareta dehenshined and check on Hinaten and saw the same Curse Mark glowing again.
"Hinaten-chan," He whispered as we heard groaning as Yami got back up.
"Your too late, she's already marked this time I will have my bride!" Yami yelled before vanishing, I growled before dehenshing.
"NO!" I yelled pounding the Ground causing it to crack.
"We gotta get her to the Halberd," Hareta said picking up Hinaten as I nodded.
"We need a meeting, we have major trouble!" I said as we left the area, while Hinaten shivered.
_'No...how can he be back..'_ Hinaten thought before she blacked out.
(Meanwhile)
We see Lucifer, Kageten, Tayuya and Nayzormon planning their next move when.
BOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The doors where blown off as the four of them got into fighting stances!
"Hello everyone I am back!" A voice is heard as they see Yami!
"Yami!? Your alive?" Lucifer asked
"I know shocking, but I'm back and ready to help you again," Yami said bowing his head. As Lucifer grinned.
_'This is perfect with Yami back, my plans are much more possible to succedd_!' Lucifer thought. Before chuckling!
(That's this Mini Done! Once again Requests welcomed!)
164. Extra: Hikari the Fangire Empress! One!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Hikari the Fangire Empress! Part One!
We find ourselves on the Halberd where the Space Warrior's and Hikari Ino who had shown up, where having a meeting and I was just revealing Yami being alive!
"WHAT!!!???" Everyone yelled.
"Yes, somehow he's back," I said.
"How can this be, Me and Ozzy destroyed him," Alistair said.
"You did," Hikari said. Causing everyone to look at the Balance.
"What?" Alistair asked.
"That creature you saw is called an Orphnoch, when someone dies from a horrible death, they can sometimes be revived as one of those creatures," Hikari said.
"So this is what happened to Yami," I said as Hikari nodded before walking away.
"What about Hinaten?" Marissa asked.
"She's shakened by his return and the fact he placed that damn mark on her again!" I said as Marissa hugged Me.
"We'll get through this," Marissa said as I nodded.
(Meanwhile)
As Hikari walked down the halls to Hinaten's room she opened it to see Hinaten in a fetal position, Kasumi and Haruka floating around her with sad faces before the two Charas noticed Hikari.
"Oh Hikari-san," Haruka said.
"We'll leave you two alone," Kasumi said as the Charas lefts, as Hikari sat down next to Hinaten.
"Hina-chan," Hikari said.
"Hey...Kari-nee," Hinaten whispered. Tearing up.
"I know this is horrible, but you know that you'll have Me, Ross-san and everyone to help you," Hikari said as Hinaten looked at her and smiled.
"Thank you," Hinaten said as the two hugged
"How about we have a little Pokemon Battle to pass the time?" Hikari asked.
"Sure," Hinaten said as they both stood up and left the room.
(Meanwhile)
We see Yami and Lucifer talking again as Yami noticed Kageten.
"Whos this?" Yami asked.
"That is Kageten, your last curse against Hinaten helped me out, I was able to Harness the dark powers of your first curse mark, to create her," Lucifer said as Kageten bowed her head.
"Excellent so for now, we need to make another plan to get not only your Reyelle but my Angel too," Yami said. Just as Nayzormon appeared.
"Lucifer-sama, we've detected Hikari in a wooded area," Nayzormon said.
"Anyone with her?" Lucifer asked.
"Only that girl Hinaten," Nayzormon said as Yami grinned.
"Lucifer I think I have found our chance," Yami said.
(Meanwhile)
In Castle Doran, Jiro, Ramon and Riki where playing a card game.
"So do you think we should give her it?" Ramon asked.
"Not until she needs it, the power will go to her when the times right," Jiro said as Ramon nodded. None of them noticed a Silver Glow from the Ceiling for a second.
(That's Part One! After some training, Hinaten and Hikari run into trouble, with the Curse Mark immobilising Hinaten, Hikari must handle Yami and Lucifer alone, but this time she'll have some help, as the Fangire Empress power is unlocked!)
165. Extra: Hikari the Fangire Empress! Two!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Hikari the Fangire Empress! Part Two!
We now see Hikari with her Umbreon, Luna out while Hinaten had her Houndour, Brago out.
"Luna use Night Shade!" Hikari said.
"Brago use Dark Pulse!" Hinaten said as both Pokemon launched the attacks and they collided in mid air creating an explosion of Dark Energy.
"Alright great work Hina-chan," Hikari said as watching this was Hikari's five other pokemon, her Empoleon Syrus, her Lucario Hinata, her Absol Kai, her Ninetales Kurama and her Luxray. Also watching was Hinaten's Heralord Kabu, her Monferno Luffy, her Kingler Penny, her Tangrowth Robin and her Vespiqueen Bebe.
"Thank you Kari-nee," Hinaten said as all the Pokemon smiled at this.
(A few hours later)
We see Hikari and Hinaten walking across the forest.
"Thank you Kari-nee, I feel much better, we should do this more often," Hinaten said as Hikari smiled when suddenly they both stopped.
"You feel that?" Hikari said.
"Yeah," Hinaten said.
"DOWN!"Hikari yelled as they both ducked to see a sword slash at where they where to see Lucifer grinning.
"Hello Reyelle," Lucifer said, as Hikari and Hinaten got back up.
"Lucifer!" Hikari said as she and Hinaten got ready to fight.
"Now, now, no need for you to get involved, my angel," A voice is heard causing Hinaten to freeze up, as they turned around to see Yami in his Orphnoch form grinning.
"You!" Hinaten growled but Yami simple snapped his finger, causing the Curse Mark to glow and wrap around Hinaten's throat forcing the Pokemorph to her knees. Gasping for air.
"Hina-chan!" Hikari said as Lucifer wrapped his arms around Hikari from behind.
"Now, just come quietly Reyelle, you can't get away this time," Lucifer said but Hikari elbowed him in the gut and moved away.
"Kivala!" Hikari said as the Silver Bat appeared.
"Alright, let's get them Hikari!" Kivala said as Hikari caught her.
"Bite!" Kivala said biting Hikari's hand causing her Fangire Marks and her belt to appear.
"Henshin!" Hikari said attaching Kivala to the belt and she became Kamen Rider Kivala!
"We're not going anywhere!" Hikari said as Lucifer and Yami smirked.
"This will be fun," Yami said as he and Lucifer attacked.
(Meanwhile)
At Castle Doran Jiro smirked.
"Full House," Jiro said. As he said that the room began shaking and a Silver Glow was appearing.
"What is this?" Ramon asked.
"Tatsula has awokened," Riki said.
"Hikari must be in trouble," Jiro said.
(Meanwhile)
"Hikari was slammed into a tree barely standing up.
"Come on Reyelle don't tell me that's all you have," Lucifer said as Yami grinned but Hikari just glared at them.
(Back in Castle Doran)
Suddenly something burst through the Ceiling revealing a Silver and Female version of Tatsulot!
"Pyun, Pyun, time for me to make my grand debut!" Tatsula said before flying off!
(Back with Hikari)
As Hikari got ready to continue fighting.
"Pyun, Pyun! Tenshion Fortissmo!" Tatsula said appearing infront of Hikari.
"N-nani?" Kivala asked. As Tatsula broke the chains on Hikari's back causing her wings to appear as Silver bats began flying everywhere as Tatsula attached to Hikari's left arm.
"Henshin!" Tatsula said as the Silver bats covered Hikari causing her to change, she was now wearing Silver Armour that looked more regal! She also had a Silver and White Cape behind her and her Helmet looked more like a Swan. She was now Empress Form!
"Impressive but not good enough Reyelle," Lucifer said as he swung his sword but Hikari caught it with her hand stopping the blade before snap kicking Lucifer away before glaring at Yami and went to Tatsula.
"Wake Up Fever!" Tatsula said as Hikari began glowing silver as she jumped up and performed a drop kick on Yami sending him crashing into five trees. As Lucifer picked him up and smirked at Hikari.
"Don't think this is over, you will be mine Reyelle," Lucifer said before he and Yami vanised just as the Curse Mark stopped glowing and Hinaten began coughing. As Hikari dashed over.
"Hina-chan are you alright?" Hikari asked as she dehenshined.
"I am, thank you Kari-nee," Hinaten managed to say.
"Let's head back," Hikari said as the two of them headed back to the Halberd Kivala and Tatsula following.
(That's this mini done, next one is a one chapter mini, Ozzy and the Shadow Battalion find one of the Dark Armies experiments, a Feral Gliscor Pokemorph, can they help the Pokemorph or not?)
166. Extra: A Feral Ally!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
A Feral Ally!
We see Ozzy, Danielle, John and new member Ranko walking down a path.
"So you've taken on so many powerful enemies and survived?" Ranko asked Ozzy.
"Yeah, but I gotta thank John and Danielle for helping me out so many times." Ozzy said as Danielle smiled at that while John nodded.
"Thanks dude," John said.
"Well we better head to the next town, maybe we can find another recruit." Ozzy said.
(Meanwhile)
We see an unknown figure eating some food, this figure looked human except had Claws, a Scorpion like tail, and had bat like wings under his arms along with Yellow Slitted eyes and a crazed look in it's eyes.
"Must feed more," He growled before noticing Ozzy and his group before grinning showing multiple fangs
"Food," He growled. Before taking off towards them.
(Back with Ozzy and Co)
Our group was now sitting in a clearing getting some rest. When they heard a flapping noise.
"Hear that?" Ranko said when John nodded.
"DOWN!" John yelled as all of them ducked the Feral Gliscor Pokemorph's attack.
"A Gliscor Pokemorph?" Danielle asked.
"Wait...something's not right!" Ozzy said as the Pokemorph growled before lunging at them again but they dodged again.
"Quick Imobilise it!" Ozzy said as Ranko nodded.
"On it! Ice Punch!" Ranko said as Gliscor attacked again, Ranko hit his wings with an Ice Punch freezing them and causing him to hit the ground.
"RAGH!" He roared trying to stand up.
"Ozzy now!" Danielle said as the Seven Death Auras appeared.
"Right! Mind Recover!" Ozzy said as the Death Auras each shot a beam of energy that hit the Pokemorph and causing him to roar in pain, as everyone saw his eyes returning from Yellow Slitted to a Green colour.
"Thank you," He whispered before collasping. None of them noticed someone watching revealing this person was a Ginn.
"I have to report this to Sazabi!" He said before vanishing.
(Meanwhile inside the Dark Army Labs)
Sazabi walks up to Rack.
"So... what are the results, of the new guinea pigs the Succubi brought you?" Sazabi said.
"OOOOO! Nice results. NICE RESULTS!" Rack said
Sazabi looked at the cages of captured Pokemorphs and Sazabi grinned evily at their pain and misery. A Ginn aproached Sazabi.
"Sir! One of the Feral Pokemorhps ... as regained... it's mind, sir" Ginn said
"What! Rack I thought that process would rid them of all their sanity?" Sazabi said.
Rack just smiled insanely.
"Looks like it can be re-hearsed! Hehehehehehehe" Rack said
Sazabi growled.
"What happened"? Sazabi said.
"A Shadow Pokemorph used some sort of ability on the feral, and it regained it's mind. But it still looks more pokemon than human" Ginn said.
"Hmmmm. Prepare a combat squad. Mission: Hunt Down & Destroy! Or better yet... Capture! Rack! I want some of those Dark Pokemorphs readied!" Sazabi said rubbing his chin
"You GOT IT!" Rack said as he flicked a few switches on a control panel, and several canisters rosed from the ground. There were 7 of them.
(Meanwhile with the Shadow Battalion)
We see the Feral Gliscor Pokemorph just waking up.
"Uh, where am I?" He groaned before seeing the Shadow Battalion.
"You guys...thank you," He said remembering.
"Who are you?" Danielle asked.
"My name...is Tahata, that's all I remember beside the pain those bastards caused me!" Tahata yelled.
"Who?" Ozzy asked.
"The Dark Army, they've been capturing Pokemorphs and experimenting with them, they've been adding more Pokemon DNA into those Pokemorphs, causng them to lose their minds, I was one of those, until your Death Auras snapped me out of is," Tahata said.
"This could be trouble," John said as Ozzy's communicator activated.
"I'll be back," Ozzy said before walking away and turned to the communicator.
"Hey Ozzy," My voice was heard as Ozzy saw Me in the Communicator.
"Ross? What's up?" Ozzy asked.
"We got major trouble, Yami's back!" I said suprising Ozzy.
"The Shadow Rayquaza Pokemorph? But how, I thought Me and Alistair got rid of him?" Ozzy asked.
"You did he's come back as something new, looks I know this is a little sudden, but Hinaten and Hikari are about to head to Snowpoint city, I was wondering if you and your team could keep an eye on them?" I asked as Ozzy glanced at his team.
"Sure glad it, Ozzy out," Ozzy said cutting the connection.
"Well we better get going...unless you want to come with?" Ozzy asked Tahata who stood up.
"Of course, your my best chance of helping those Pokemorphs," Tahata said as Ozzy nodded.
"Then we're heading to Snowpoint city," Ozzy said as the group of now Five Pokemorphs walked away!
(That's this one, next time The Shadow Battalion meet up with Hikari and Hinaten at Snowpoint, as Hinaten challenges Candice for her last Badge, can the Shadow Battalion protect them both from Yami and Lucifer?)
167. Extra: Darkside Balance Alliance! Part 1
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
An Icy Gym Battle! The Darkside/Balance Alliance! Part One!
We see ourselves in the snow filled, Snowpoint City! Where we see Hinaten and Hikari wearing winter clothing.
"So this is where I'll get my final badge!" Hinaten cheered.
"Yep, once you've done that's you just have to win the last two contest ribbons," Hikari said as Hinaten nodded.
"Man I hate the cold!" A voice is heard.
"Hey quit the complaining...Hinaten? Hikari-san?" Another voice is heard as the two girls turn to see Ozzy, Danielle, John, Ranko and Tahata!
"Oji-san!" Hinaten said hugging Ozzy.
"Hello Ozzy," Hikari said in a slight wary tone.
"Hey, Hikari," Danielle said walking forward.
"I don't mean to be rude, but can we get to the Pokemon Centre before my wings freeze off!" Tahata said.
"Why don't you return to human form?" Hikari asked causing Tahata to cringe.
"I can't," Tahata said before walking off.
"We'll take him to the centre," Ranko said as she and John followed Tahata.
"Sorry he's had it rough, anyway Ross asked me to keep an eye on you two while your here," Ozzy said as Hinaten nodded.
"Ok Oji-san!" Hinaten said before she followed Ranko, John and Tahata.
"Such a sweet kid, she really is alot like you Hikari," Ozzy said.
"Huh?" Hikari asked.
"The nicest person you'll ever meet...yet so much bad stuff happens to her," Ozzy said before he and Danielle followed Hinaten with Hikari close behind.
(Meanwhile)
"Bah! I should've known that Pokemorph would have asked someone to watch her, but that Darkside!?" Yami said with him this time was Nayzormon.
"Don't worry we'll get our chance," Nayzormon said before the two of them vanished!
(At the centre)
"Ok guys this is it! Badge number eight is within our grasp! You guys ready!" Hinaten cheered as all her Pokemon cheered ready to go!
"So who you going to use Hina-chan?" Hikari asked.
"Well since the Gym Leader will use Ice Types, Luffy and Brago are a no brainer, and Kabu will be a good choice too, and since it's four on four, Penny will be my fourth Pokemon!" Hinaten said as Hikari nodded.
"Sounds good," Hikari said.
"I agree," Ozzy said walking over with him was Kivat the Second who flew over as Kivala appeared.
"Hello Otou-san," Kivala said to Kivat 2nd,
"Hello to you too," Kivat 2nd said.
"Well I'm ready so are my Pokemon so why are we standing here!?" Hinaten said before recalling her team and heading for the door.
"Certainly in high spirits," Hikari said giggling as Ozzy chuckled.
"Yep, let's go, Tahata you stay here for now, head to the Pokemon Gym when you think you can join us!" Ozzy said as he and Hikari along with the rest of the Shadow Batallion followed Hinaten while Tahata was trying to Drink Hot Cocoa using his claws.
"Right, easy," Tahata said before he started sipping.
(That's Part One! Next time, Hinaten begins her challenge, will she beat Candice and what about Yami and Nayzormon and will Tahata make it in time to watch the battle?)
168. Extra: Darkside Balance Alliance! Part 2
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
An Icy Gym Battle! The Darkside/Balance Alliance! Part Two!
We now see ourselves in the Snowpoint Gym where Candice and Hinaten where getting ready with Hikari and the Shadow Battalion minus Tahata watching. Also watching where Hikari's Charas, Yuri, Zakuro, Mai, and Amaya and Hinaten's Charas, Haruka and Kasumi.
"This Gym Battle between Candice the leader and the Challenger Hinaten will now begin! Both of you may use four Pokemon, the battle ends when all of either sides Pokemon are unable to battle and only the challenge can make changes during battle," The Ref said.
"You ready to see some fighting Spirit!" Candice said. A confident smile on her face
"You know it! This badge is mine!" Hinaten said a confident smile on her face too.
"Begin!" The Ref said.
"Sneasel! Your up first!" Candice said bringing out the Sharp Claw Pokemon.
"So she's starting with a Dark/Ice type," Hikari said.
"Fine with me! Go Kabu!" Hinaten said bringing out her Heralord!
"So this is the rumoured Heralord, looks strong." Candice said with a smile.
"That's Right and get ready to see his power!" Hinaten said. Kabu nodded.
"Heralord!" Kabu yelled.
"Alright then! Sneasel use Slash!" Candice said as Sneasel charged at Kabu with it's claws ready.
"Block that then Brick Break!" Hinaten said as Kabu blocked the slash with his armoured arm, before hitting Sneasel in the side with a Brick Break. Causing Sneasel to be pushing back wincing.
"Hang in there! Use Ice Shard!" Candice said as Sneasel sent a barrage of Ice Shards towards Kabu.
"Barrel through with Megahorn!" Hinaten said as Kabu flew forward and charged through the Ice Shards with his glowing horn. Slamming through them before tackling Sneasel. Causing it to hit an iceberg.
"Sneasel is Unable to battle!" The Ref said as Hinaten smiled.
"Alright, one down!" Hinaten said.
"Woah, that was fast," John said.
"Bug and Fighting types are strong against Dark Types, and Fighting types are good against Ice types," Danielle said as Candice recalled Sneasel.
"You did well, now, Froslass your up!" Candice said as the Ice/Ghost Type appeared.
"Kabu Return!" Hinaten said recalling Kabu.
"Good move, Kabu's fighting attacks won't work on a Ghost Pokemon," Ozzy said.
"Go Brago!" Hinaten said as her Houndoom came out!
"Froslass use Ominous Wind!" Candice said as Froslass sent a wave of Ghostly Wind towards Brago.
"Dark Pulse!" Hinaten said as Brago's Dark Pulse countered and blocked the Ominous Wind. Causing an Explosion.
"Ice Beam!/Flamethrower!" Candice and Hinaten said as the Fire and Ice attacks collided and exploded.
"Fire Fang!" Hinaten said as Brago charged at Froslass his fangs on fire.
"Ice Punch!" Candice said as Froslass charged back with its fist covered in Ice before it was about to hit, Brago managed to bit its arm but the Ice Punch connected causing Brago to freeze.
"Houndoom is unable to battle!" The Ref said as Hinaten recalled Brago.
"Well done," Hinaten said.
"So anything else you want to show me?" Candice asked.
"Penny your up!" Hinaten said as her Kingler came out.
"Alright then Penny's next," Hikari said.
"Froslass use Shadow Ball!" Candice said. As Candice sent an Orb of Dark Energy towards Kingler.
"Vicegrip then Hydro Pump!" Hinaten said as Penny crushed the Shadow Ball with Vicegrip before hitting Froslass with Hydro Pump!
"Froslass is unable to battle!" The Ref said as Hinaten smiled.
"Way to go Penny!" Hinaten said as Penny smiled while Candice recalled Froslass.
"Well done," Candice said. Before smiling.
"Nice work so far, but now things get difficult! Go Piloswine!" Candice said as the Ice/Ground Pokemon appeared.
"Ready to go Penny?" Hinaten asked. As Penny nodded.
(That's Part Two! Next time, Hinaten continued her challenge but can she beat Candice's last two Pokemon, and what of Yami and Nayzormon?)
169. Extra: Darkside Balance Alliance! Part 3
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
An Icy Gym Battle! The Darkside/Balance Alliance! Part Three!
"Piloswine Take Down!" Candice said as Piloswime charged at Penny.
"Crab Hammer!" Hinaten said as Penny slammed her claw towards Piloswine! Both collided and where pushed back.
"Ice Beam!/ Hydro Pump!" Both yelled as the attacks collided creating an explosion!
"Gotcha! Use Giga Impact!" Candice said as Piloswine charged and slammed into Penny, causing her to slam against an iceberg and out.
"Kingler is unable to battle!" The Ref said as Hinaten recalled her.
"Well done Penny, now go Kabu!" Hinaten said as Kabu came back up.
"You ready?" Hinaten asked while Kabu nodded.
"Go for it Hina-chan!" Hikari cheered.
"Begin!" The Ref said.
"Take Down!" Both Hinaten and Candice said as both Kabu and Piloswine collided creating an explosion. Both where pushed back grunting.
"Air Slash/Ice Beam!" Hinaten and Candice both said as the two attacks collided which, then pushed each other back again.
"This is getting intense," John said.
"Mega Horn!" Hinaten said as Kabu charged.
"Giga Impact!" Candice said as Piloswine charged too, creating a huge explosion and everyone saw Piloswine and Kabu down.
"Both Piloswine and Heralord are unable to battle!" The Ref said as Hinaten and Candice recalled their pokemon.
(Meanwhile)
Both Yami and Nayzormon where plannng.
"Ok when she finishes, we jump them, you handle the Pokemorphs, I'll handle the Darkside and Balance," Yami said as Nayzormon nodded.
"Soon we'll have them both," Yami chuckled.
(Back in the Gym)
"Alright! Go Luffy!" Hinaten said bringing out her Monferno.
"Your up last Abomasnow!" Candice said bringing out her Abomasnow!
"Begin!" The Ref said.
"I wanna get this over with fast! Flamethrower!" Hinaten said as Luffy sent a torrent of flames towards Abomasnow!
"Bull's-eye!" Ranko cheered.
"But I don't think it did much?" Hikari said. As Abomasnow was still standing strong.
"Blizzard!" Candice said as Abomasnow sent a Blizzard that went everywhere where, everyone covered themselve.
"Man so powerful," Danielle said. Shivering.
"Brick Break!" Hinaten said as Luffy charged forward.
"Ice Beam!" Candice yelled as Abomasnow fired an Ice beam.
"Dodge it!" Hinaten said as Luffy avoided it, but the Ice Beam froze over half the field!
"If that connect's it's over!" Hikari said.
"Mach Punch!" Hinaten said as Luffy charged again.
"Ice Beam!" Candice said.
"Dodge!" Hinaten said as Luffy dodge the Beam! Which froze over the other half of the field!
"It's all set! Now Wood Hammer!" Candice said as Abomasnow moved towards Luffy,
"Thanks to that Ice, Abomasnow can move much faster," Ranko said.
"But the opposite is happening to Luffy," Ozzy said as Luffy slipped on the Ice.
"Uh oh, quick Flamethrower!" Hinaten said as Luffy sent a blast of flames at Abomasnow! Causing it to stumble.
"That did something?" Ranko said.
"Yeah Abomasnow felt that!" John said.
"Go Hinaten!" Kasumi cheered, of course only Hikari, Hinaten and the other Charas heard her cheers.
"Use Brick Break!" Hinaten said as Luffy slammed it's Fist into Abomasnow's face sending it back.
"Ice Beam!" Candice said as Abomasnow fired an Ice Beam.
"Dodge!" Hinaten said as Luffy dodged it but the Beam caused Pillars of Ice to appear and trap Luffy as Candice smirked.
"Rest," Candice said as Abomasnow fell asleep!
"This is bad, Abomasnow will be completly Healed!" Ozzy said.
"Oh no!" Danielle said.
"Candice has also protected Abomasnow with those Ice Pillars, have trapped Luffy!" Hikari said.
"Use Brick Break and get outta there!" Hinaten said as Luffy used Brick Break to break the Ice Away.
"Now quick!" Hinaten said but Abomasnow woke up.
"Ice Beam!" Candice said as this time the attack connected.
"No Luffy!" Hinaten yelled as the attack froze Luffy solid.
"Come on Luffy! You can't give up! We've been too much! So please! Use Flamethrower!" Hinaten yelled but Luffy was still frozen.
"Monferno is unable to battle and...huh?" The Ref said as the Ice started Melting! Then shattered as Luffy broke out and hit Abomasnow with a Flamethrower!
"Yes!" Hinaten cheered.
"Wood Hammer now!" Candice yelled as Abomasnow slammed into Luffy sending him bouncing back.
"That's it! Two Brick Breaks in a row!" Hinaten said as Luffy hit with one Brick Break before spinning around and hitting again!
"A Pair of hits!" Hikari said.
"Twice the power!" Ranko said.
"Ice Beam!" Candice said.
"Dodge it!" Hinaten said as Luffy dodged it but the Ice Pillars appeared again and trapped Luffy again.
"Rest," Candice as Abomasnow fell asleep.
_'One Chance_!' Hinaten thought.
"Brick Break! Then Flare Blitz!" Hinaten said as Luffy broke out with a Brick Break before charging at Abomasnow covered in flames.
"If they can just make it before Abomasnow finishes rest," Ranko said.
"I hope so, Flare Blitz has a nasty recoil damage!" John said.
"This has to work!" Ozzy said. As Abomasnow woke up.
"Ice Beam!" Candice as Abomasnow fired the beam! But Luffy still dodged it.
"Finish this!" Hinaten said as Luffy charged and slammed into Abomasnow causing it to hit the wall and out!
"Abomasnow is unable to battle! So the winners are Hinaten and Monferno!" The Ref said.
"Yes we did it!" Hinaten cheered hugging Luffy!
"They did it!" Hikari said with a smile Kivala smiling on her shoulder.
(Later)
We see Candice with Hinaten, Hikari and the Shadow Batallion.
"Well done, you fought well, it is my honour to award you the Icicle Badge!" Candice said handing it.
"Alright! I've won my eight badge!" Hinaten cheered along with Luffy, Kabu, Penny and Brago!
(Nearby)
Yami and Nayzormon saw all this.
"So now," Nayzormon asked.
"A few minutes!" Yami said getting ready to go.
(At the Pokemon Center)
"I better hurry and catch up!" Tahata said before leaving the center and took off!
(That's Part Three! Next time Yami and Nayzormon attacks! While Nayzormon handles, Ranko, Danielle, John and Tahata, Yami takes on Hikari and Ozzy, can Kamen Riders Kivala and Dark Kiva stop Yami?)
170. Extra: Darkside Balance Alliance! Part 4
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
An Icy Gym Battle! The Darkside/Balance Alliance! Part Four!
Later we see Hinaten, Hikari and the Shadow Battalions, plus Kivala, Kivat the second and Hinaten's and Hikari's charas, walking down a path.
"Well badge number eight is mine, so now it's on to the Sinnoh League!" Hinaten cheered. As Hikari smiled.
"But you still need more training," Hikari said.
"Ok we'll do that when we get back Kari-nee!" Hinaten before a burning feeling came up and she grasped her neck.
"You ok?" Ozzy asked.
"Oh no," Hinaten whispered.
"Hello my angel!" Yami said appearing with Nayzormon.
"Now then time for me to take her and maybe Hikari too, I'm sure Lucifer wants to see you," Yami said.
"Banzai!" A voice is heard as Tahata came flying in and tackled Nayzormon away.
"Hold on Tahata!" Ranko said as she and John followed.
"Good luck!" Danielle said to Hikari and Ozzy before following. As Yami turned into his Orphnoch form!
"Time for us to work together Hikari-san, Darkside and Balance?" Ozzy said as Hikari nodded.
"Kivat!" Ozzy said.
"Kivala!" Hikari said as the two bats appeared, Ozzy caught Kivat the Second, Hikari caught Kivala.
"Bite!" Both bats said biting Ozzy and Hikari causing the Fangire Marks and belts to appear.
"Henshin!" Both said attaching the bats and became Kamen Riders Dark Kiva and Kivala! Before glaring at Yami!
"Let's see if you can win on a timer," Yami said as he snapped his fingers the Mark on Hinaten then glowed before it lifted up and started choking her.
"Can you beat me before she runs out of air?" Yami asked as Hinaten was gasping.
"Kari-nee, Oji-san," She gasped.
(Meanwhile)
Tahata jumped off Nayzormon his claws glowing.
"X Scissor!" Tahata yelled slashing Nayzormon, as Ranko kicked him followed by a Vine Whip from John and a Zap Cannon from Danielle.
"Green Horn Shocker!" Nayzormon yelled his attack hitting Tahata who hit the ground, Ranko then tried kicking him, but Nayzormon's fan blocked her kicks, before tossing John away.
"Come on, give me your best!" Nayzormon taunted, before he couldn't move seeing John's frenzy plant stopping him!
"Get him!" He yelled.
"Cross Poison!" Tahata yelled his claws glowing Purple.
"Blaze Kick!" Ranko yelled her right foot encased in flames.
"Thunder Punch!" Danielle said as her left fist crackled with energy.
(Meanwhile)
Kivala dodged rolled away from Yami's attack as Dark Kiva unleashed a flurry of kicks, as Kivala brought out a silver whistle.
"Tatsula!" Kivala whistled. As the Silver Dragon appeared.
"Henshin!" Tatsula said attaching to her Left arm causing her to become Empress Form!
"Alright!" Kivala said before kicking Yami away.
"Let's end this!" Dark Kiva said attaching a Whistle to Kivat 2nd.
"Wake Up 2!" Kivat whistled as Kivala pulled the roulette on Tatsula.
"Wake Up Fever!" Tatsula said as a pair of sickly green scythes appeared on Dark Kiva's legs while Silver ones appeared on Kivala's legs! Both then performed a drop kick and punted Yami into a tree forcing him back to human form just as they saw Nayzormon hit the ground nearby, the rest of the Shadow Battalion following as Yami glared at Kivala or Hikari.
"Hmm, I will have her!" Yami said as he and Nayzormon vanished causing Hikari to be released gasping for breath!
"You ok?" Hikari asked.
"I'll...be...fine, thank you...Kari-nee...Oji-san," Hinaten gasped.
(With Yami)
As he was walking down a path in Lucifer's new base he was thinking.
_'Maybe I should teach Lucifer how to make the Curse Mark_!' Yami thought before walking away!
(That's This Mini! Next time, Fuijin gets attacked by a Ymir Pokemorph, and losed the Raikou Spirit Ball, which a normal kids find, will this kid be the next Raikou Pokemorph, or will Fuijin have to get it back?)
171. Extra: The New Raikou! Part One!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
The New Raikou! Part One!
We see a simple figure with brown feathered wings flying across a forest this is Lionel the Shadow Noctowl Pokemorph as he was looking for someone to attack he spotted Fuijin the Suicune Pokemorph!
"Heheheh," He chuckled before preparing to dive down!
(With Fuijin)
Fuijin was walking along a pathway just relaxing while holding the Raikou and Entei Spirit Balls.
"Ok I have to find two humans for you too to fuse with," Fuijin said. When she heard a screech and saw the Shadow Noctowl Pokemorph!
"Woah!" She said ducking down from the swoop! But this caused her to drop the Raikou Seal Ball! As she glared at the Shadow Pokemorph.
"Whirlwind!" He yelled as he sent a tornado towards Fuijin, she managed to hold her ground but the Raikou seal ball was blown down a hill.
"HydroPump!" Fuijin yelled hitting the Shadow Pokemorph hard with a Hydro Pump! Causing him to crash into some bushes. Fuijin dashed after him but he had disappeared.
"What the?" Fuijin said before she checked herself and noticed something.
"Where's the Raikou Seal Ball!?" She yelled. Looking around for it.
(Meanwhile)
The Raikou Seal Ball was still rolling down the hill before stopping at a clearing. In that same clearing we see a whole group of men lieing on the ground groaning in pain with one more standing tall.
This was has spiky blonde hair, jeans with a chain in it, tennis shoes a blackish shirt with the Kanji of thunder on it. with a bit of slanted eyes.
"That's what you get for messing with me! The Great Daichi!" He said smirking before walking away and sees the Seal Ball and raised an eyebrow at that.
"Well, this is new," He said picking up the Seal Ball.
"Guess you could be worth something," Daichi said pocketing it and walked away.
(Later)
Fuijin arrived at the Clearing and looked around.
"Ok, the Raikou Seal Ball was here, someone must have picked it up." Fuijin said before glancing at the path that Daichi took.
"That way!" She said running down the path not noticing the Shadow Noctowl Pokemorph from before watching her.
"The Raikou Seal Ball! If I had that kind of power, ohohohoh!" He chuckled before flying after Fuijin!
(Meanwhile)
We see Daichi walking calmly down a path tossing the Seal Ball in the air and catching it with ease, as the screen splits to see Fuijin dashing down the same path with the Shadow Noctowl Pokemorph flying after her. As a Too Be Continued message appeared!
(That's Part One! Next time Daichi catches up with Mono, but can she convince him to return the Seal Ball, or has she finally found one of the two Pokemorphs she needs? Will they be able to handle the Shadow Pokemorph? Stay tuned for part two!)
172. Extra: The New Raikou! Part Two!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
The New Raikou! Part Two!
We see Daichi walking down the path with the Raikou Seal Ball in his pocket, he then stopped at a Vending Machine and took out a Can of Diet Coke.
"Alright, well things have been pretty boring, sure I had that little brawl, but that was childs play, I need a serious challenge," Daichi said. Just as he said that he saw Fuijin stopping nearby panting before she noticed Daichi.
"Hey, have you seen a Yellow Orb about the size of my fist," Fuijin asked. As Daichi pulled out the Raikou Spirit Ball.
"This it?" Daichi asked.
"That's it give me it!" Fuijin said.
"Woah hold on, what is this thing anyway?" Daichi asked.
"That's on a need to know bases, and you don't need to," Fuijin said as Daichi walked backwards an arrogant smirk on his face.
"I don't think so, you don't stand a chance against the Great Daichi, girl!" Daichi said as Fuijin narrowed her eyes.
"You don't want to mess with me," Fuijin said as a stare down started. When...
"HAHAHA! I got you now!" A voice is heard as the Shadow Noctowl Pokemorph swooped down but missed Fuijin and Daichi.
"Who the heck is that weirdo!?" Daichi asked.
"He's trouble that's what! He's after the Seal Ball! Give me it!" Fuijin said.
"No way, I found it, so it's mine," Daichi said but noticed the Shadow Pokemorph flew towards him, he managed to dodge it, but by accident his fingers brushed against a small Yellow Spot on the Top of the Seal Ball, causing it to glow and spark.
"Oh no, Raikou's is being released!" Fuijin said as an explosion of Yellow light pushed back Fuijin and the Shadow Pokemorph.
(Inside)
Daichi was rubbing his eyes from the flash and saw the Legend Pokemon of Thunder Raikou, the Pokemorph walked forward and seemed to be studying him witha critical eye, before nodded, as suddenly what looked like a thunderbolt appeared on Daichi's palm.
(Outside)
Suddenly Fuijin felt something as she looked at her palm to see what looked like wind was blowing blue.
"It can't be," Fuijin whispered.
(Omega Mountain)
We see Resshin the Shadow Ho oh Pokemorph lying on his bed when he saw on his palm was a mark of a sun, which glowed.
"So a new Sacred Guard has been chosen?" Resshin said with a chuckle.
(Back with Daichi and Fuijin)
As the Light stopped, Fuijin saw Daichi but different, he had a single Black streak like a lighting bolt in his hair, his eyes where red now and he was wearing a yellow jacket with what looked like thunderstorm clouds on it!
"The new Raikou," Fuijin whispered as Daichi grinned at Fuijin.
"Ore Sanjo!" Daichi said as Fuijin smirked and nodded as they turned to the Shadow Pokemorph who gulped.
"Hydro Storm attack!" Both yelled as Daichi and Fuijin sent what looked like a Typhoon with Lightning bolts inside as it hit the Shadow Pokemorph Hard, causing it to be sent flying away with a huge bang, as Daichi dropped his tranformation back into his normal clothes.
"Awesome! Check me out now! I'm Daichi, the Thunder Master! Hahah!" Daichi gloated.
"Well looks like Raikou saw you where worthy, welcome to the Sacred Guard, Daichi," Fuijin said.
"The Sacred What?" Daichi asked.
"It is our job to fight and defeat those Shadow Pokemorphs, so they never harm humans," Fuijin said.
"Wait so we're gonna be fighting guys like him all the time?" Daichi asked.
"Yes, some even worse," Fuijin said as Daichi grinned.
"I'm in!" Daichi said as Fuijin nodded.
_'Now I just need to find the new Entei, then I can finally stop Resshin_!' Fuijin thought.
(That's Part Two and done! Once again Requests welcome!)
173. Extra: Lucifer's mark!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Lucifer's new power, setting up the Palour!
We see Yami with a huge grin on his face as he walked into the throne room and saw Lucifer alone and grinned.
"Hey Lucifer, I just got a brilliant idea, on how to get Hikari for you!" Yami said with a grin.
"What is your plan this time," Lucifer asked.
"Why don't you do the same thing I did to Hinaten, use my curse mark technique to basically make Hikari helpless against you," Yami said as Lucifer grinned.
"Perfect, why didn't I think of that!" Lucifer said with a grin as Yami bowed his head.
"I'll teach you on how to create the mark, after that all you have to do is mark Hikari, and it's all set," Yami said. Lucifer nodded.
"Let's get started," Lucifer said.
(Later)
We see Lucifer and Yami together in the throne room.
"Ok, for this mark to work, you have to think of a possible creature that would best fit it, like my curse mark is the Serpent due to my Rayquaza powers, which is a serpent like dragon, next you must channel all of your lust for that person into the seal and place it on the target, you'll know that the seal is ready to be put on, when the mark appears on your hand, for example," Yami said as he showed his palm of his hand, as appearing on it was the Mark he put on Hinaten.
"Right, so all I have to do is channel all my lust for Reyelle, and the mark will appear on my hand," Lucifer asked.
"Yes, after that all you have to do is plant it on Hikari," Yami said. Lucifer grinned at that before nodding.
"Alright, here goes," Lucifer said as he closed his eyes as he glowed a black colour. Yami seeing this nodded.
"That's it, now focus all of that Lust into your palm, the creature the mark will look like will show itself," Yami said as Lucifer nodded as his right arm sparked with Black Lightning before he opened his right hand and Yami smirked as he saw the mark appearing, before showing it was now a Black Spider Mark.
"A Spider Mark, thats a new one," Yami said as Lucifer noticed the mark and smiled.
"I did it," Lucifer said as Yami nodded.
"Now you just have to plant it onto Hikari, and the Mark will act like mine, Hikari can't harm you, if she tries the Mark will activate and Immoblise her," Yami said as Lucifer chuckled.
"Hmm, time for my little Reyelle to enter my palour," Lucifer said grinning!
(That's this one chap mini! Hope everyone liked it, R&R!)
174. Extra: Sisters together! Part One!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Sister help each other, The Poem! Part One!
We see ourselves still in the Balance World, where Ross was with Hikari and Hinaten, after Lucifer's and Yami's surprise attack, leading to Hikari having some kind of Mark, that to Ross was scarily like Hinaten's, Hikari was now fine, Ross then turned to Hinaten.
"Hinaten keep an eye on Hikari for me, I have to do some thinking," Ross said before walking away.
"Okay Otou-san!" Hinaten said.
"Hey Kari-nee, how about we go out and do some Pokemon training to get our minds off this?" Hinaten asked as Hikari smiled.
"Yes, that's sounds great," Hikari said and they stood up and left the room.
(With Ross)
Ross was walking down a hallway.
_'I should have seen that coming! But...why was Lucifer's mark a Spider and not a Snake like Yami's_?' Ross thought before he by accident entered what looked like the Library.
_'I got to find a clue,_' Ross thought and as if fate wanted to help, a book landed on Ross's head.
"Ow!" Ross said before seeing on the cover was the title _'The Spider and the Fly'_
_'Maybe...' _Ross thought before he began reading.
_Will you walk into my parlour?" said the Spider to the Fly,
'Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy;
The way into my parlour is up a winding stair,
And I've a many curious things to shew when you are there."
Oh no, no," said the little Fly, "to ask me is in vain,
For who goes up your winding stair can ne'er come down again."_
"I'm sure you must be weary, dear, with soaring up so high;
Will you rest upon my little bed?" said the Spider to the Fly.
"There are pretty curtains drawn around; the sheets are fine and thin,
And if you like to rest awhile, I'll snugly tuck you in!"
Oh no, no," said the little Fly, "for I've often heard it said,
They never, never wake again, who sleep upon your bed!"
Said the cunning Spider to the Fly, " Dear friend what can I do,
To prove the warm affection I 've always felt for you?
I have within my pantry, good store of all that's nice;
I'm sure you're very welcome -- will you please to take a slice?"
"Oh no, no," said the little Fly, "kind Sir, that cannot be,
I've heard what's in your pantry, and I do not wish to see!"
"Sweet creature!" said the Spider, "you're witty and you're wise,
How handsome are your gauzy wings, how brilliant are your eyes!
I've a little looking-glass upon my parlour shelf,
If you'll step in one moment, dear, you shall behold yourself."
"I thank you, gentle sir," she said, "for what you 're pleased to say,
And bidding you good morning now, I'll call another day."
_The Spider turned him round about, and went into his den,
For well he knew the silly Fly would soon come back again:
So he wove a subtle web, in a little corner sly,
And set his table ready, to dine upon the Fly.
Then he came out to his door again, and merrily did sing,
"Come hither, hither, pretty Fly, with the pearl and silver wing;
Your robes are green and purple -- there's a crest upon your head;
Your eyes are like the diamond bright, but mine are dull as lead!"_
Alas, alas! how very soon this silly little Fly,
Hearing his wily, flattering words, came slowly flitting by;
With buzzing wings she hung aloft, then near and nearer drew,
Thinking only of her brilliant eyes, and green and purple hue --
Thinking only of her crested head -- poor foolish thing! At last,
Up jumped the cunning Spider, and fiercely held her fast.
He dragged her up his winding stair, into his dismal den,
Within his little parlour -- but she ne'er came out again!
And now dear little children, who may this story read,
To idle, silly flattering words, I pray you ne'er give heed:
Unto an evil counsellor, close heart and ear and eye,
And take a lesson from this tale, of the Spider and the Fly.
After Ross finished reading a little freaked.
"That is way too similiar! That must be why Lucifer's Curse Mark is a Spider, unlike Yami's! But what does that Mark do?" Ross asked himself before putting the book back in place and left the room.
(That's Part One! Next time Hikari and Hinaten begin training, Hinaten to get Hikari's mind off the mark and Hikari to help Hinaten to get ready for the Sinnoh league! By the way Hikari, I might need the Lyrics for a good song if you can for this chap!)
175. Extra: Sisters together! Part Two!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Sister help each other, The Poem! Part Two!
Meanwhile Hinaten and Hikari where in a nearby field with their Pokemon.
"Kabu use Megahorn!" Hinaten said as her Heralord charged forward at a rock and shattered it.
"Syrus use Whirlpool!" Hikari said as her Empoleon used Whirlpool on the rocks tossing them towards Luffy.
"Now Luffy! Mach Punch!" Hinaten said as her Monferno sent a barrage of punches that destroyed the rocks!
"Nice work, Luffy you've gotten stronger since your Evolution," Hinaten said patting Luffy's head as he smirked.
"I have to admit Hina-chan, this was just the thing to keep my mind off it," Hikari said before she noticed Hinaten's head was down.
"I'm just worried, now both of us are vulnerable to Lucifer and Yami," Hinaten said hugging herself remembering that awful day.
"We'll be ok, Hina-chan," Hikari said before hugging Hinaten. Seeing Hinaten was still upset Hikari began to sing.
**Hikari: In the cold breeze that I walk along
The memories of generations burn within me
Been forever since I cried the pain and sorrow
I live and die, proud of my people gaining**
**I'm here standing at the edge
Starin up at where the moon should be**
**Oh, yeah, Oh, Yeah...**
**Stray!**
As Hikari kept singing Hinaten lifted her head and smiled at her Surrogate Sister.
**No regrets 'cause I got nothin to lose
Ever stray!
So I'm gonna live my life as I choose
Until I fall..**
**Stray! Stray!
Stray! Stray!**
**In the white freeze, I never spoke of tears
Or opened up to anyone including myself
I would like to find a way to open to you
Been awhile, don't know if I remember how to**
**I'm here waiting on the edge
Would I be alright showing myself to you?
It's always been so hard to do..**
**Stray!**
Hinaten then nodded before joining in.
**Both: No regrets 'cause I got nothin to lose
Ever stray!
So I'm gonna live my life as I choose
Until I fall...**
**Stray! Stray!
Stray! Stray!
Stray! Stray!**
**Is there a place left there for me
Somewhere that I belong
Or will I always live this way... ?
Always stray**
**No regrets 'cause I got nothin to lose
Ever stray!
So I'm gonna live my life as I choose
Cause all things fall**
**Stray! Stray!
Stray! Stray!
Stray! Stray!**
**Stray...**
As they finished with a smile before looking at each other.
"We'll get through this Hina-chan!" Hikari said.
"Right Kari-nee!" Hinaten said smiling as they both noticed Ross walking over.
"Well I think it's a good idea for Me and Hinaten to stay here for awhile, and keep an eye on you," Ross said smiling.
"Besides, we'll be joined by Andy and Lilith soon," Ross said.
"Andy and Lilith are coming here?" Hikari asked.
"Yeah, Lilith wanted to see you again and Andy came along wanting to see the Balance World," Ross said.
"That's sounds great!" Hikari said. As Hinaten smiled at her Sister.
(That's this mini done! Next is a One Chap mini, that includes a budding relationship between An Author Fighter, Mistress of Dawn, and Jiro of the Monster Arms!)
176. Extra: A bet between Werewolves!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
A bet between Werewolves!
We see ourselves inside Castle Doran where we see a Girl with Chestnut brown, a few inches below shoulders, chin-length bangs, Three scars over right cheek, Almond-size, sky blue eyes, looked about 5'0, skinny, scars over her arms and back Light tan skin, Violet long-sleeve shirt; elbow-length blue jean jacket; flare blue jeans; black belt that slide down slightly on the right side; black tennis shoes and black sunglasses. This is Mistress of Dawn or Dawn for short, She was sitting on a couch.
"Hey Dawn, nice too see you came to visit," A voice is heard as Dawn turns to see Ross, Ramon and Riki sitting together playing Old Maid.
"Thanks Ross, by the way where's...?" Dawn was about to ask when someone hugged her from behind.
"Right behind you Dawn-chan," A voice was heard as Jiro let go of Dawn chuckling as Dawn glared at him.
"Don't sneak up on me!" Dawn said glaring at Jiro who chuckled again.
"Well I was looking for you, I was wondering if you wanted another Spar?" Jiro aske. Causing Dawn to Smirk.
"Do you have to ask, sure!" Dawn said. As Ross, Ramon and Riki chuckled.
(Later)
We see ourselves in the Training Room, where Dawn and Jiro where getting ready to Spar.
"How about we make this more Interesting?" Jiro asked.
"Like what?" Dawn asked.
"Hmm," Jiro said thinking of a suitable wager.
"I got one, the loser has to wear this, and be the waiter or waitress to us and the winner for the day!" Ramon said revealing a nearly girly looking waiter outfit and a Waitress outfit that looked to have a slightly short skirt, as Jiro and Dawn went pale.
"Well I guess I'm up for it, since I'm gonna win!" Jiro said as Dawn got confident again and smirked.
"Dream on Jiro! I'm gonna win!" Dawn said as Ramon chuckled.
"And it's done!" Ramon said as Ross chuckled.
"You do know, one of them, or both of them are gonna kill ya," Ross said as Ramon shrugged his shoulders.
"Ready?" Ross asked.
"Yes!" Jiro and Dawn said.
"Alright, Begin!" Ross said as Dawn and Jiro lunged at each other and began their spar, Jiro started with a barrage of punches, but Dawn avoided them before backflipping, catching Jiro on the chin,
"Oth, not bad Dawn-chan!" Jiro said before he managed to grab her leg on the back flip and tossed her but she somehow managed to land on her feet, but barely avoided Jiro's punch. As she went for a kick, but Jiro ducked it before punching her in the gut pushing her back. But she got back up and smirked.
"That all you got Jiro?" Dawn asked.
"Not even close, Dawn-chan!" Jiro said as they charged at each other again ready to punch, when their fists passed each other and both hit each other on the cheek, sending both down and what looked like out.
"A Draw!" Ross said.
"But that means, both of them must fufill the wager!" Riki said as Ramon laughed.
"Exactly!" Ramon said.
(Much Later)
Ross and Riki where barely containing their laughs, while Ramon was rolling on the floor laughing, Jiro had a very Pissed Off look on his face wearing the Girly Waiter outfit, Dawn no better than him but blushing as well from wearing the embarrasing and slightly revealing Waitress outfit,
"As that Maid Outfit during that Valentines Concert was bad enough!" Dawn said before he noticed Jiro looking at her.
"If I wasn't so mad at Ramon, I'd be enjoying the view," Jiro said as Dawn punched his shoulder.
"Get your head outta those thoughts Wolf boy!" Dawn said glaring at Jiro, as Ross looked at Ramon.
"You know those two are gonna want revenge?" Ross said.
"It...was worth it!" Ramon said as he kept laughing.
"I hope you think so later," Ross said as Ramon saw they combined glares of Jiro and Dawn.
"Mommy," Ramon whispered. As Ross chuckled along with Riki and Kivat.
"Well things are going to be much more fun around here," Ross said as Kivat nodded.
"I agree fully to that! It's nice having a Woman around the place for once," Kivat said as they continued watching Dawn and Jiro chasing after Ramon.
(That's this Mini done, requested by Mistress of Dawn!)
177. Extra: Hikari's Trip! Part One!
(This is a continuation of Hikari's newest Chapter on Hate Version 2)
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Hikari's trip! Part One!
We find Hikari being led to a field in the Balance world by Kivala and Tatsula.
"So why are we here?" Hikari asked.
"I think you should see someone special," Kivala said as she somehow attached a Whistle to her mouth.
"Castle Doran!" Kivala whistled as the Dragon/Castle appeared as it roared.
"Come on," Tatsula said as the Mini Dragon, Bat and Balance entered the Castle Doran.
(Inside)
We see the Monster arms playing Hells Old Maid, with them with Mistress of Dawn.
"Hello all!" Kivala said flying in with Tatsula as Hikari walked in.
"Oh Hi Hikari-san!" Ramon said as Dawn looked up.
"Hikari?" Dawn asked.
"Dawn-san?" Hikari asked. As the two Author Fighters smiled.
"I thought Hikari might benefit from a trip through the Dimension Door," Kivala said as Jiro raised an eyebrow.
"Yes, we saw what happened, Kivala show her," Jiro said Kivala nodded as she and Tatsula led Hikari away as Dawn raised an eyebrow.
"What was that about?" Dawn asked.
"Hikari needs some Guidance," Jiro said as Dawn slowly nodded before they continued playing the card game.
(Meanwhile)
Hikari was led towards a strange looking door, it had a design like a Spiral on it.
"This is the Dimension Door, it allows the person to travel to other Dimension Castle Doran is linked too, like the Time Door," Kivala said.
"Why did you show me this?" Hikari asked.
"Because, we must show you someone, and he is in another Dimension," Kivala said as she opened the door to revealing a Sparkling Portal.
"Step forward Hikari-chan," Kivala said as Hikari slowly entered the door.
"Pyun Pyun! Off on another adventure!" Tatsula cheered as she and Kivala followed as the door closed.
(To anyone watching this, trying playing the Kamen Rider Kiva opening right here)
(In another Dimension)
We see a Portal appearing, as Hikari landed on the ground a little dizzy, as Kivala and Tatsula appeared too.
"Where are we?" Hikari asked.
"This is the Dimension...of the Original Kiva!" Kivala said, before Hikari could answer, she suddenly smelt something and covered her face.
"What is that smell?" Hikari asked as she looked behind a bush, Kivala and Tatsula quickly hid themselves, as she saw a Man about her age maybe a little older, short brown hair and matching eyes. He was a bit on the pale side and looked nervous. He seemed to be holding something. That looked like a jar.
"Sorry, I'm just collecting some Ingredients," He said as Hikari covered her nose.
"Oh, well nice to meet you, I'm Hikari Ino," Hikari said as they shook hands although the guy was a little hesitant.
"Hi, I'm Wataru Kurenai," Wataru said. As they shook hands.
"What are you doing with that?" Hikari asked eyeing the Jar in his hands.
"I'm trying to find the perfect Violin Varnish, the one that my Father used to create the Bloody Rose," Wataru said. As Hikari nodded. As they walked away.
(That's Part One! Next time, Hikari is shown the Alternate Bloody Rose, while Wataru tells her about himself, meanwhile Trouble is brewing!)
178. Extra: Hikari's Trip! Part Two!
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
Hikari's trip! Part Two!
Later, Hikari and Wataru arrived at some kind of shop, they entered and Hikari couldn't believe all the half made Violins all around, also on a stand was a VERY familiar Violin.
"The Bloody Rose," She whispered. Which got Wataru's attention.
"You know of the Bloody Rose?" Wataru asked, Hikari quickly came up with something.
"Yeah, it's a legendary Violin," Hikari said as Wataru nodded.
"Yeah it was created by my Father and Mother, it was said to be a symbol of their love," Wataru said.
"Wow, that's so romantic," Hikari said as Wataru nodded. But then Hikari noticed something else.
"What's this one?" Hikari asked in her hands was a different Violin.
"That is the Black Star, made by a friend of my father," Wataru said as Hikari put the Violin on her shoulder.
"How about a Duet?" Hikari asked, Wataru smiled and put the Bloody Rose on his Shoulder, both of them nod, before they perform a duet with the Violins. Meanwhile watching this was Kivat the 3rd.
"Hmm, so I see Wataru has found a new friend," Kivat said, as Tatsulot flew next to him.
"Pyun, pyun! It is great!" Tatsulot said as both Hikari and Wataru finished playing their Duet.
"Wow, such amazing Instruments," Hikari said as they put the Violins back in their stands. Before she lowered her head a little.
"You ok?" Wataru asked.
"Yeah, just remembering how I was treated, back where I'm from I was treated like a freak, now I find out I have two hidden heritages about myself, and now I'm seen as an even bigger freak," Hikari said hugging her knees.
"I know how that feels, I was treated like a freak too by my neighbours, until I met friends like Megumi-san, Nago-san and others," Wataru said as Hikari smiled.
"We're alot alike," Hikari said as Wataru nodded and smiled back, just then they both heard a familiar sound from both the Black Star and the Bloody Rose.
"Fangire!" Wataru and Hikari said, as Wataru looked at Hikari.
"A Fangire is attacking Hikari, let's goo....uh oh," Kivala said as Wataru stared at her as Kivat flew over.
"Kivala!? What are you doing here?" Kivat asked, as Kivala giggled nervously.
"No time, we have a Fangire to handle!" Hikari said as Wataru nodded before they headed out, Kivat and Kivala flying after them!
"So where are you from?" Wataru asked.
"Would you believe another Dimension?" Hikari asked.
"Considering everything I've gone through, yes," Wataru said as they headed off.
(Meanwhile)
We see the Warthog Fangire attacking a nearby mall! As it growled.
(That's Part Two! Next time, Hikari and Wataru team up to face the Fangire, but can they beat this one, and has Hikari found guidance to help her?)
179. Extra: Hikari's Trip! Part Three!
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
Hikari's trip! Part Three
As Hikari and Wataru arrived at the Mall, they noticed the Warthog Fangire was causing damage.
"Let's go Kivat!" Wataru said. As the Golden Bat appeared in his hand
"Kivala!" Hikari said as the Silver bat appeared in her hand.
"**Bite!**" Kivat and Kivala said biting Wataru's and Hikari's hand as the Red Kiva belt and Silver Kivala belt appeared.
"**Henshin**!" Wataru and Hikari said attaching the bats to their belts, and they became Kamen Riders Kiva and Kivala! The Warthog Fangire noticed and growled before charging.
"Move!" Wataru said as Hikari rolled out the way but Wataru caught the Fangire and pushed back, before elbowing it's back, Hikari then performed a spin kick on the Fangire causing it to roll away.
As both Kamen Riders where ready to fight, suddenly something tackled Wataru away.
"Wataru!" Hikari said as the one who attacked him was the Mantis Fangire. As she noticed the Warthog Fangire was charging towards her she quickly dodged before attaching the Silver Whistle to Kivala!
"**Tatsula**!" Kivala said. As the Silver Mini Dragon appeared.
"Pyun Pyun! Tenshion Fortissmo!" Tatsula said as she attached to Hikari's left arm.
"**Henshin**!" Tatsula said as Hikari transformed into Empress Form! Wataru noticing this attached the Golden Whistle to Kivat
"**Tatsulot!" **Kivat sad as the Golden Mini Dragon flew onto the scene.
"Alright! My turn!" Tatsulot cheered before he attached to Wataru's left arm.
**"Henshin**!" Tatsulot said as Wataru transformed into Emperor Form!
(Supernova by Tetra Fang is heard)
"Let's go!" Wataru said as Hikari nodded, the Warthog Fangire charged at Hikari, but this time she grabbed him by the horns, and pushed him back with ease, meanwhile Wataru was giving the Mantis Fangire a barrage of Kicks!
As both Fangires where pushed back, both Wataru and Hikari went to Tatsulot and Tatsula and pulled the Roulette.
"**Wake Up Fever!**" Both Dragons said as Wataru glowed Red, and Hikari glowed Silver, causing what looked like Energy scythes to appear on both their legs, Hikari and Wataru then jumped up and performed a double drop kick on both Fangires, causing them to crash into a wall and shatter! With that threat gone, they dehenshined.
"Thanks for the help," Wataru said as Hikari nodded.
"No problem," Hikari as the noticed a portal appearing.
"Well I guess that's my ticket home, thank you Wataru-san," Hikari said bowing her head.
"Your welcome," Wataru said as Hikari nodded and jumped into the portal with Kivala and Tatsula, as the portal closed, Kivat landed on Wataru's shoulder.
"So was it sent?" Kivat asked as Wataru nodded.
"The Black Star is on it's way," Wataru said.
(Balance World)
We see Ross and Hinaten in the Balance HQ. They had seen what happened to Hikari when Bella revealed her Pokemorph and Fangire Heritage.
"I can't believe that she would go so low!" Hinaten growled, Kasumi and Haruka her Charas agreed as did Wataru, Ross's chara.
"Yeah, but I hope Hikari's ok," Ross said.
"I'm better than ok Ross-san," A voice is heard as the Two Pokemorphs turn to see Hikari smiling, with Kivala and Tatsula.
"Kari-nee!" Hinaten said as the Surrogate sisters hugged.
"So where were you?" Ross asked.
"I was getting some advice from a good friend," Hikari said smiling.
"Well Andy contacted us, he and Lilith will be here soon," Ross said as Hikari smiled.
"As long as I have friends like you all, I'll never feel alone," Hikari smiled.
**(That's Part Three and Done! Next time, Ross, Hikari help Hinaten train for the Sinnoh League, but a surprise appearance from one of Hikari's Pokemon's past leads to unexpected events!)**
180. Extra: The Entei Pokemorph
Adventures of the Space Warriors!
The Entei Pokemorph!
We see ourselves in a simple town where Fuijin and Daichi where walking down a street.
"Ok so let me get this straight, I've just become this powerful being and we're suppose to find one more and then kick the crap out of this Resshin guy right?" Daichi asked.
"Yes in summary," Fuijin said as Daichi grinned.
"Awesome! This is gonna rock!" Daichi said. As Fuijin sighed.
"But we need to train you in using your powers first, then we have to find the right user for the Entei Spirit," Fuijin said.
"Oh cool your jets Fuijin, I'm more than ready!" Daichi grinned.
"Don't get overconfident!" Fuijin said. Crossing her arms.
"Sure mom," Daichi said sarcastically.
"What was that!?" Fuijin said when they hear a crash sound!
"Looks like we've got work to do," Daichi said grinning as he headed for the noise, Fuijin sighed before following.
(Meanwhile)
Many People where running away from a Shadow Pokemorph, this one had horns on his head like a Houndoom. Grinning.
"Hah, no Pokemorphs! What a bore!" He said. As he was about to attack something else
"Hey what are we chop liver!" Is heard as he just dodged a Thunderbolt from Daichi!
"Hmm a Raikou Pokemorph?" He asked.
"That's right buster, names Daichi! Here to kick ass and take names!" Daichi said grinning.
"Daichi! I told you not to rush in!" Fuijin yelled appearing.
"And a Suicune too!" The Shadow Pokemorph said.
(Nearby)
Watching this was what looked like a girl around 18, she had Brown Hair with Red streaks, Yellow eyes and was wearing a simple Scarlet coloured dress.
"Pokemorphs?" She whispered. As Daichi jumped down infront of the Shadow Pokemorph as the girl watched from behind a car.
"That's right Shadow Pokemorph! Names Daichi! Here to kick your ass!" Daichi said as he lunged with a thunder punch!
"Daichi!" Fuiijin said as the Shadow Pokemorph dodged the lunge and noticed Fuijin.
"Dark Pulse!" He said firing a barrage of Dark Energy, Fuijin quickly jumped away but it caused the Red Entei Seal Ball to fall off and bounce towards the hiding girl.
"Huh?" She said.
Meanwhile Fuijin fired a water attack at the Shadow Pokemorph but he dodged it too.
"**Too** slow!" He taunted as Daichi and Fuijin regrouped.
"Any ideas?" Fuijin asked. Just as the Shadow Pokemorph was about to attack again, a burst of power was felt.
"What the?" Daichi said as the three of them saw the girl holding the Entei Seal Ball.
"Looks like we found number three," Fuijin said as the Seal Ball absorbed itself into the girl and she smiled.
"Blaze Entei reporting for duty," She said as Fuijin and Daichi smirked and nodded.
"Uh oh," The Shadow Pokemorph gulped.
(One Minute later)
The Shadow Pokemorph was down and already sealed.
"So who're you?" Daichi asked the girl.
"I'm Eliza," She said.
"Well, all I can say is welcome to the team," Fuijin said smiling.
"Now we just gotta take down Resshin!" Daichi said.
"Yeah!" Eliza said as the put hands in together.
**(Ok that's this one, sorry about the long wait, anyway next time, while Ross, Hinaten and Hikari are training, some old faces from one of Hikari's Pokemon appears, can they help Luna, Hikari's Umbreon?)**
181. Extra: Luna's Past Cosmic's stand Part 1
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
Luna's past, Cosmic's stand! Part One!
In a simple Forest Clearing we see Ross, Hikari and Hinaten, all Pokemon out and training.
"That's it Draco! Now Aerial Ace!" Ross said as Draco charged at Hinaten's Monferno, Luffy.
"Luffy dodge then Close Combat!" Hinaten said. Luffy jumped over Draco and then began delivering a barrage of punch's, kicks and other attacks.
Meanwhile Ross's Espeon, Cosmic and Hikari's Umbreon Luna where having a double battle against Hinaten's Vespiquen, Bebe and her Heralord, Kabu. Cosmic and Luna both launched Shadow Balls but Kabu and Bebe dodged them.
"Looks like everyone's getting better at this," Ross said as he noticed his Feraligator, Blueso and Hikari's Empoleon, Syrus helping Hinaten's Kingler, Penny how to use it's water moves better.
"Yeah, at this rate Hina-chan will be ready for the Sinnoh League in no time," Hikari said as Hinaten was now working with Brago and Robin.
"Yeah," Ross said as they both then noticed Kabu charging at Luna with a Megahorn when Cosmic got in the way and hit Kabu with a Psybeam and pushed him back.
"(You ok?)" Cosmic asked in his Language. Luna nodded a small blush on her face. As Ross and Hikari chuckled.
"Looks like Cosmic and Luna are getting to know each other," Ross said chuckling. As Hikari nodded.
"Yes they are," Hikari said as the Pokemon kept training.
(Nearby)
We see what looks like a pack of Eevee Evolutions, a Glaceon, a Flareon, a Leafeon, a Jolteon and a Vaporeon.
"Are you sure you sensed her?" The Vaproeon asked.
"I'm sure of it, she's here," The Glaceon said before they heard the sounds of the training and noticed us and our pokemon.
"Some passing through trainers," Flareon mumbled as Glaceon widened his eyes as he was looking at Luna.
"It's her!" The Glaceon said as the other Pokemon glanced at Luna.
"She's become an Umbreon," The Jolteon said as they also noticed Cosmic.
"And she's found an Espeon too," Leafeon said, Glaceon narrowed his eyes at how close Luna and Cosmic seemed.
"Well I've always wondered where she went after that incident, now we know," Vaporeon said as they see Hikari petting Luna.
(back to Ross, Hina, and Hikari)
"How about we take a break" Ross said taking out lunch
"that sounds great" Hikari said
They were settling down for lunch when Hinata felt the wind change
"Hikari-sama I sense something" Hinata said
The other pokémon sensed it as well seeing the Eevee Evolutions.
Luna hid behind Cosmic and Hikari.
"Look at the Eevee Evolutions," Ross said before he and Hikari noticed Luna's reaction.
"I'm guessing she knows them?" Ross asked.
"That's the pack I rescued her from," Hikari whispered
_'Uh oh_!' Ross thought as Cosmic growled at them.
**(Anyway looks like trouble, anyway the Pack want Luna back but Cosmic challenges the Glaceon to a one on one match! Can Cosmic protect Luna?)**
182. Extra: Luna's Past Cosmic's stand Part 2
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
Luna's past, Cosmic's stand! Part Two!
As the Eevee Evolutions glanced around the group they focus on Luna still hiding behind Cosmic and Hikari. As the Vaporeon walked forward.
"Dear! At last we found you!" The Vaporeon said as Luna hid herself more behind Hikari,
"Father! I'm not going through with it" Luna said as Cosmic glanced at her before growling.
"Back off!" Cosmic said as Hikari's Pokemon went over to Protect Luna too,
"Stand aside this is a family matter!" The Jolteon said.
"Sorry but Luna chose to be with Me and my friends," Hikari said.
"This is non of your concern hu...wait, your not human," The Leafeon said but shook it off.
"Now your coming with us!" The Glaceon said to Luna but Cosmic got in the way.
"Over my dead body!" Cosmic said.
"Very well, we'll settle this an honourable way!" Glaceon said.
"You vs Me in a one on one match, if I win she comes with us!" The Glaceon said gesturing to Luna who hid behind Hikari, Cosmic glanced at her before seeing a nod from Ross and Hikari before nodding back.
"And if I win you leave her alone!" Cosmic said.
"Very well!" The Glaceon said as Luna glanced a Cosmic with a worried look.
_'Cosmic.._' Luna thought.
(Later)
The Clearing was made into a small battlefield, Ross, Hikari, Hinaten, Luna and Hikari's team where watching from one side and the Eevee Evolutions on the other side. Cosmic and the Glaceon in the middle!
"Let's gets this over with," The Glaceon said before firing an Ice Shard at Cosmic, who dodged and fired a Psybeam which hit. The Glaceon was pushed back for firing an Ice Beam but Cosmic dodged again and hit The Glaceon with an Iron Tail. Pushing him back.
"That's it!" Ross said smiling as Luna smiled slightly. Cosmic smiled and waited for the Glaceon to make a move.
"Your gonna pay for that!" The Glaceon said before charging forward with a Tackle, but Cosmic dodged it and hit him with another Iron Tail sending him down before making a come on gesture with his tail, the Glaceon growled and lunged forward but Cosmic used Psychic to stop him.
"Bye bye!" Cosmic said before slamming the Glaceon onto the ground and he was down!
"That's it, Cosmic wins," Ross said, as Luna dashed over to Cosmic and nuzzeled her head against his causing the Espeon to blush.
"Very well," Is heard as the Glaceon got back up.
"Deals a deal, let's go," The Glaceon said before he, the Flareon, Leafeon and Jolteon headed as the Vaporeon glanced at Luna.
"I hope you find happiness here," The Vaporeon said before running after the group.
"I will papa," Luna said before smiling at Cosmic.
"Well done Cosmic," Ross said petting Cosmic's head.
"Thanks Ross," Cosmic said.
"How about we get back to training?" Hikari asked.
"Sounds good Kari-nee!" Hinaten said smiling. As Luna and Cosmic smiled too.
**(And that's this one done, next up is another Turn back the clock request from Hikari, in this one a young Hikari is taken on a trip to the past with her father Kaito, but goes off to explore her surroundings, but after getting Amnesia by accident, can she get home, and will Three Certain Monsters in Disguise help her out?)**
183. Turn Back the Clock: Hikari in 1986! P1
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
Turn Back the Clock!
Hikari's time adventure! Part One!
We see a One Year old Hikari being carried by her father Kaito as he glanced at her mother Jinmay.
"You sure about this?" Jinmay asked.
"Well she needs an adventure so I'll take her on this little trip, don't worry, she'll be fine," Kaito said smiling at his wife.
"Alright, be careful yourself," Jinmay said smiling as Kaito nodded and he and Hikari vanished.
(Elsewhere)
Kaito with Hikari in his arms was in a weird dimension all around clocks where ticking.
"Ah, Kaito-san," Is heard as Kaito sees Dialga. Kaito smiled as Hikari hid her face in Kaito's arms.
"Been sometime Dialga-san," Kaito said smiling as Dialga seemed to have a smile on it's face before seeing Hikari.
"So how's young Kari-chan been?" Dialga
"She's been a little angel," Kaito said. As Dialga chuckled.
"Well I see your heading to 1986, good luck," Dialga said as a portal appeared and Kaito carrying Hikari entered the portal.
(1986)
In the past a certain figure was seen, it was non other than Ramon of the Monster Arms, the Bashaa as he was relaxing in a park before sensing something.
(Nearby)
Kaito and Hikari appeared from the portal.
Hikari looked around curious.
"Papa where are we?" Hikari asked sweetly
Kaito smiled at his daughter's blue eyes looking at him.
"We're in Japan, 1986," Kaito said as Hikari looked around curiously.
"Well come on, I want to show you some old friends of mine," Kaito said as Hikari blinked and smiled and Kaito picked Hikari up and walked in a direction.
Kaito place Hikari down.
"I'll be back" Kaito said kissing Hikari
"Ok" Hikari said
As Kaito left Hikari ran toward a playground.
Hikari played having fun till she tripped hitting her head on the ground.
Hikari got up but the only thing she could remember was her name.
"Owwie," She mumbled rubbing her head. As she heard kids and walked over smiling,
"Hi," She said but she got no response and lowered her head, and walked over to a sandbox and sat down on it.
"What's a little kid like you doing way out here," Is heard as Hikari sees a boy who looked about 14 or 15 with Black hair and eyes.
"Hello," Hikari said smiling.
"Who are you?" The boy asked smiling slightly
"I'm..Hikari Ino," She said as the Boy blinked at the surname.
"I'm Ramon," He said picking up the year old Hikari.
"Heh Ramon, didn't think you'd be a father figure?" A voice joked as Hikari sees two more figures one has slightly messy black hair and the other has slightly more clean hair,
"Just found her Jiro-san," Ramon said to the Messy haired one called Jiro as he nodded.
"It seems her family name is Ino," Ramon said. Suprising Jiro and Riki.
"As in Kaito," Jiro said but Hikari blinked not remembering.
"We better take her to the Cafe," Ramon said as Jiro and Riki nodded as they headed off.
**(Well that's this part done, next time they arrive as Hikari tries to remember, but an attack by a Fangire might cause some trouble!)**
184. Turn Back the Clock: Hikari in 1986! P2
**Adventure of the Space Warrior's!**
**Turn Back the Clock!**
**Hikari's time adventure! Part Two!**
As the three Monster Arms headed to Café mal d'amour, Ramon carrying the One Year Old Hikari, Hikari was curious.
"Who are you?" She asked Jiro and Riki.
"Jiro," Jiro simply said
"I am Riki," Riki simply said.
"Don't mind them they don't talk much," Ramon said earning glares from the other two Monsters as Ramon chuckled, Hikari giggled as they arrived at the Cafe.
"Hello?" Ramon called as they entered to see Shima the owner of the Aozora Sky Organization, with him was Yuri and to the surprise of the Monster Arms, Kaito.
"Oh Jiro-san, Ramon-san, Riki-san welcome," The master of the cafe greeted. Jiro nodded as Kaito noticed Hikari in Ramon's arms.
"Kari-chan," Kaito said but Hikari just blinked confused.
"She doesn't remember anything," Ramon said. Causing Kaito to look shocked as Yuri glanced at Kaito.
"Who is she?" Yuri asked.
"My daughter, Kari-chan," Kaito said.
"Daddy?" Hikari asked.
"Yeah I am," Kaito said to Hikari who just blinked confused.
"She must have hit her head before we found her," Jiro said.
"Kari-chan," Kaito said kneeling down to her level.
"Who..are you?" Kari whispered.
"I'm your father," Kaito said.
"You're my daddy?" Hikari said.
"She must have hit her head hard, plus her dark balance blood hasn't woken up yet, which means she can't heal herself yet" Kaito said
Hikari was sitting next to Yuri.
"Yuri-san can you watch Kari-chan for a moment I need to talk to these three outside for a moment" Kaito said pointing to the Monster Arms
"Sure" Yuri said with a nod as Kaito, Jiro, Ramon and Riki left the cafe. Hikari blinking confused as Yuri watched her.
(Meanwhile)
Kaito and the Monster Arms were outside.
"So where did you find her?" Kaito asked.
"In the park, she seemed to have tripped when Ramon found her, she also seemed to have Amnesia," Jiro said calmly still wearing his sunglasses. Riki just nodded.
"Well until she regains them I need your help in looking after her," Kaito said the Monster Arms looked at each other for a minute.
"Sure we'll help!" Ramon said happily.
The two older arms looked at the younger he was properly getting attached to Hikari.
(awhile later)
"Are you ok Ramon-san" Hikari said
"Hai" Ramon said.
"Just a little upset that Jiro and Riki are making me do this" Ramon thought
Hikari was rolling a ball as something came to her and for some reason she sang.
_**yume no tsubomi hiraku **_
_**mabushii sora o aogi**_
_**mune ippai hirogaru **_
_**yasashii kaori**_
Ramon looked at Hikari
_**kikoeru wa **_
_**koi no RIZUMU**_
_**kisetsu koe **_
_**ai ni kite ne**_
_'What a beautiful voice'_ Ramon thought
_**daisuki da yo sasayaitara**_
_**sekaichuu ni kikoechau kana**_
_**hazukashikute utsumuiteta**_
_**watashi no te o tori hashiridasu **_
Ramon clapped after Hikari finished
'You have a pretty voice Kari" Ramon said
"Really" Hikari said
Ramon nodded
Unknown to the two a fangire was watching he had heard Hikari's song and it hurt.
Ramon suddenly heard a hiss as Hikari glanced around.
"What's that?" Hikari asked.
"Trouble," Ramon said as a man walked over clutching his ears.
"That song...it's too pure and beautiful!" He said as he suddenly transformed into a monster that looked like a Stag Beetle but with Stain glass markings a Fangire!
_'Not good!'_ Ramon thought he couldn't transform cause he didn't want to scare Hikari who was hiding behind the Merman.
"Now that's just low, trying to harm an Innocent child?" Is heard as appearing was a man, he seemed to be in his late teens or early twenties with short brown hair. He was wearing a white shirt with a black vest and jeans. He also had a Violin case.
"Otoya-san!" Ramon said as Hikari blinked as Otoya walked over and handed his case to Ramon.
"Watch for me," Otoya said as he walked towards the Fangire and brought out a Belt and attached it to his waist before bringing out a mechanical knuckle duster and pressed it against his palm.
**READY!**
"Henshin!" Otoya said as he attached the Knuckle to the belt
**FIST ON!**
As he did a bronze projection enveloped Otoya and became a familiar suit of white armor, Kamen Rider IXA! As Hikari gasped.
"Sugoi," She whispered.
IXA then dashed into battle and started with a right hook that sent the Fangire reeling. It hissed and swiped at IXA only for him to dodge and dance away. IXA tapped his chin in contemplation,
"You're really bad at this." Insulted, the Fangire took more swipes at IXA but he continued to dodge. He then went on the offensive and kicked the Fangire hard in the gut before grabbing its head and slamming it hard against a lamppost, leaving a dent on impact. The Stag Beetle Fangire saw stars as it began to stumble drunkenly around.
"Well this should be quick," Otoya said.
He took a Fuestle out and put it into his belt before pushing in the IXA Knuckle. It sparked a bit as he took it off the belt.
"**IXA KNUCKLE: RISING UP**!"
IXA then punched the air, letting loose a blast of heat that engulfed the Fangire. The Tarantula Fangire hissed before its body froze and crystallized. Its body shattered and let the soul loose. Otoya dusted his hands before turning to Ramon and Hikari as he dehenshined.
"Thanks," Ramon said handing Otoya his Violin case back.
"Sugoi," Hikari said again with stars in her eyes, Otoya chuckled and patted her head.
"Didn't see you as the Babysitting type," Otoya teased Ramon.
"She's Kaito-san's daughter," Ramon said.
"I should have guess she looks like him" Otoya said.
Hikari lookes at the violin case.
Otoya smiled
"Seems you enjoy music just as much as your father' Otoya said taking out his violin and playing
Hikari sang unknown that as she sang her powers activated and began to self heal her
_**la la la utao **_
_**kao age kokoro no mama **_
_**utao**_
_**akiramecha ikenaidekinai **_
_**koto nantenai**_
_**yuuki no uta**_
_**dare ni mo makenai**_
_**yume ga aru**_
_**aruki dasou mune hate**_
_**watashi dake no michi ga aru**_
_**shinjiru no saho n tosa **_
_**dakaiyama jamashi temo **_
_**ganbatte**_
_**norikoeyo **_
_**watashi ni naradekiyursa kiseki okoso **_
After Hikari finished singing and Otoya finished playing his music, they heard voices.
"Kari-chan!" Is heard as Kaito and Yuri dashed over.
"Ah my dear Yuri-chan, and Kaito-san nice to see you again," Otoya greeted in his usual manner.
"Baka," Yuri muttered shaking her head as Hikari dashed over to Kaito and hugged his legs.
"Daddy," Hikari whispered as Kaito could sense her power just as they deactivated.
"Well looks like she remembers," Kaito said smiling as he picked her up.
"Thanks Otoya, Ramon pass on my thanks to Jiro and Riki too," Kaito said as Ramon nodded.
"Your going already?" Yuri asked.
"Yeah Jinmay-chan will get cross if I'm late," Kaito said as they all nodded.
"Bye bye," Hikari said waving as she and Kaito returned to their time.
(Balance World)
Kaito and Hikari reappear outside the Balance HQ and walked in.
"Mommy!" Hikari said as Kaito put her down and she dashed over to Jinmay.
"Hello Kari-chan," Jinmay said smiling as she picked Hikari up.
"I made some friends with my trip with daddy," Hikari said. As Jinmay smiled.
"I'm sure you did, well you must be tired, how about I take you to bed?" Jinmay asked as she carried Hikari away as Kaito smiled and sat down himself.
_'Well glad it didn't get any worse_,' Kaito thought as he stood up and headed to where Jinmay and Hikari went.
**(Well that's this done great thanks to Hikari for helping)**
185. Extra: A day in Castle Doran
Adventures of the Space Warrior's
A Day in Castle Doran.
Inside the Giant Living Fortress called Castle Doran, the currently Five Residents, Ross the current Kamen Rider Kiva, Jiro the Wolfen, Ramon the Merman, Riki the Franken and the newest addition, Dawn otherwise known as Kamen Rider Garulu, right now the five of them were playing a simple game of Poker, Ramon suggested Hells Old Maid, but got shot down quickly.
"I fold," Riki groaned putting his hand down. Ramon was already out too, leaving Ross, Dawn and Jiro all three watching each other with Critical looks.
"I'll see your 30 and raise you," Ross said putting some more chips into the pile which was rather big.
"I'm in," Dawn said as she added her own chips to the pile
"Same here," Jiro said doing the same.
"Whatcha got?" Ross asked.
"I got a straight flush," Dawn said showing a 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Hearts
"4 of a kind," Ross said showing he had all four 9 of each suit and an Ace.
"Heh, Royal Flush!" Jiro grinned showing an Ace, King, Queen, Jack and 10 of Clubs.
"Damn it," Ross muttered as Jiro won the game...again.
"I swear you cheated," Dawn grumbled as Jiro put his hand over his heart in mock shock.
"Why Dawn-chan you wound me," He said in a mock hurt voice as everyone chuckled at his acting.
"So what now?" Ramon asked with a small yawn.
"Well I was hoping for some training," Dawn said.
"Sure Dawn, so is it just you, or you and Wolzar?" Ross asked just then a small bark is heard.
"Ross get me outta here!!" A yell is heard as the five of them chuckle to see a Wolf Pup with suprising blue fur and red eyes, this is Wolzar who helps Dawn henshin into Kamen Rider Garulu and in his mouth right now...was Kivat who was trying to escape.
"Wolzar let Kivat go," Dawn said as the Pup obeyed and released the bat.
"Thank you," Kivat said.
"So shall we?" Ross asked as Dawn nodded and the two of them headed to the training room.
"No doubt I'll be called in to help," Jiro said as he followed just then Riki and Ramon noticed something on the table.
"Why that little, he cheated again!" Riki said as Ramon sighed.
(Training Room)
The Training room in Castle Doran was rather large with enough room to train about 10 people, there was weights which were usually used by Riki, Bullseye targets used by Ramon and normal dummys for Jiro, Dawn and Ross although the former three usually fought each other in spar fights.
"Alright Dawn usual rules, we keep fighting till one of us changes back, I can only use one extra form besides my Base form," Ross said calmly as Kivat was on his shoulder as Dawn nodded. Before Kivat moved to Ross's hand and Dawn lowered one of her hands for barked as she picked him up. "Ready."
He nodded and glanced at Kivat before smirking slightly. "Well, let's get started then!" With that, the bat flew upward and Ross grabbed him. Bringing him over to his exposed wrist, he bit down and caused a substance to run through his veins. "**Henshin**!" A belt appeared around his waist and he attached Kivat to it, causing more chains to go around him. Then, they disappeared and he was in his Kiva armor.
Dawn licked her lips and held her wrist out for her pup, whose bit her wrist. Her body glow blue, similar to what happened with Ross. "**Henshin**!" Like him, a belt appeared and she attached Wolzar to it, changing her to her Garulu armor. It appeared like Kiva Garulu form, but more wolf-like.
The two stared down at each other as they became to walk in a circle, Garulu placing her saber in the mouth of her helmet. Silence stood between them, and Jiro, who stood in the corner, watched with anticipation. Suddenly, Kiva stopped and ran to her. Garulu quickly crouched and lunged forward, going into a power struggle. They held each other hands and pushed against each other. They each of their advantages to keep up with the other as they barely moved each other.
Kiva gritted his teeth before he rammed his knee against her abdomen, which caused her to lose her grip on him. Then, he kneed her again before tossing her to the ground. She managed to stop from falling to the ground, however, and she turned to him with a feral growl. He simply smirked and gestured for her to "come on".
Her growl intensified and lunged at him again. This time, her pace had quickened and she managed to slash at him with her saber. He grunted a little, but he didn't let his guard down and punched her in the head when she went to attack again. Her saber flew out of her mouth as she hit the ground. Growling, she pushed herself back up, but she noticed her saber lying a feet from her. She decided to forget about it momentarily and lunged at him, going for raw strength instead of using a weapon.
Noticing this, Kiva managed to stop her and they went back to a power struggle. However, Garulu took this opportunity and drop kicked him, causing him to hit the wall behind him. He groaned in pain, pushing himself up, when she went for her saber once more. Placing it back in her mouth, she ran toward him with her werewolf speed. He looked up in time to see it and quickly jumped to the side before pulling out a blue whistle that was shaped as a wolf head. Then, he attached it to Kivat.
"**GARULU SABER**!"
Jiro smirked slightly as they heard a familiar whistle echoing through the air. Then, as a blue Aura surrounded him, he transformed into a wolf-like statue and flew over to Kiva. He grabbed it and the statue turned into a Garulu Saber, much like Garulu's. His left arm became blue, his armor became more wolf-like, and his visor turned blue as well. When she came close to slash him, he blocked it with his own saber. Both of them growled intensely before Kiva pushed her back and slashed her.
Sparks flew as the blade hit the armor and his improved strength caused her to be pushed back. Yet, as quickly as she went down, she jumped back up again. "This ought to be fun now…"
"Why, because I'm involved now?" Kiva said with Jiro's voice as he crouched down.
She chuckled. "Maybe."
Suddenly, they both lunged at each other and their blades clashed more. However, they didn't go for a power struggle and simply tried to hit each other. Garulu was more on the offensive at the moment as she kept slashing him, but he managed to block most of it. The problem was that the vibration from her hits was causing his hands to go numb. "Heh, you have gotten better…" He said impressively. Then, he dunked down from a swipe and hit her on the side.
Garulu's eyes widened as she rolled on the ground several times. She glared at Kiva as a Blue Aura surrounded her. "Time to finish this."
He smirked behind his visor and brought his saber to Kivat, who bit it.
"**GARULU BITE**!"
They both shouted at the same time before they performed an overhead slash. Both of them connected and caused a small explosion to occur. At first, nothing happened, but then both were tossed to the sides, dehenshining at the same time.
"Heh, looks like a tie," Ross said rubbing the back of his neck, as Jiro groaned from his position as he stood up, as Dawn got back to her feet, as Kivat and Wolzar got back up too.
"You really are getting stronger," Ross said to Dawn who smiled.
"Thanks," Dawn said.
"Well I'm going to take a quick dip in the spring and take a nap, see ya," Ross said leaving Dawn and Jiro alone as they both took a seat on a bench.
"So how good do _you_ think?" Dawn asked arguably her Werewolf powers coach.
"You are improving day by day, thanks to Wolzar you can use your full power without fear of loosing control," Jiro said as Wolzar jumped onto Dawn's lap as she petted the Wolf Pup.
"Yeah, I can't thank you enough for helping me," Dawn said as Jiro chuckled.
"It was my pleasure," Jiro said with a smirk as Dawn gave him a small smirk back.
"Why don't we spar next, without changing," Dawn said.
"Maybe later, cause I can smell Riki's food," Jiro said as Dawn and Wolzar smelled the food too.
"Same here," Dawn said.
"Let's go," Jiro said as they headed out.
"Oh yeah nearly forgot," Jiro said as he turned to Dawn and they for a few minutes kissed.
"Why'd you do that?" Dawn teased with a smile.
"Cause I felt like it," Jiro said with a smirk as he kept walking with Dawn shaking her head and followed him to the Kitchen.
**(Well that's this chapter Done, hope I did it alright Dawn, anyway next chapter will be a request from Hikari Ino, next chapter Hinaten will finally be going on her first mission with the Hunting Lights)**
186. Extra: The New Huntress! Part One!
Adventure of the Space Warrior's!
The New Huntress. Part One!
It was noon on board the Giant Halberd Battleship, as Hinaten one of the Youngests members was going through a small katana trying to train herself, watching her was her boyfriend Hareta, and her Surrogate Mother and Father, Marissa and Ross.
"She's really jumped into her training," Marissa said.
"That's cause she'll be going to visit the Hunting Lights soon," Ross said as Hareta nodded, Hikari who was like a sister to Hinaten offered the young Pokemorph a place on her team too, the Hunting Lights, Hinaten quickly jumped at the chance with Ross and Marissa's support.
"Alright let's drop her off," Ross said as the Halberd headed to the direction of Hikari, as the Halberd activated it's portal power and headed to the Balance World.
(An Hour Later)
"Alright I'm all set," Hinaten said as she had a duffel bag over her shoulder as she gave Marissa a hug and a small kiss to Hareta's cheek to the Shaymin Pokemorphs, blushing face as Ross smiled.
"Do your best," Ross said as Hinaten smiled and they hugged again, as Hinaten headed to the exit and waved before stepping off the ship.
As Hinaten walked through the forests of the Balance World, seeing the Halberd slowly lifting off. She smiled before she heard a familiar voice.
"Kari-chan?" Hinaten whispered before she followed the sounds and arrived at a clearing were Hikari was kneeling infront of a Grave singing a song.
**"Ponyo, Ponyo, Ponyo fishy in the sea,**
**Tiny little fishy, who could you really be,**
**Ponyo, Ponyo, Ponyo magic set you free,**
**Oh she's a little girl, with the round tummy.**
**Tip, tippy toe, jump, jump and hop,**
**Now that I got my legs, I cannot stop,**
**Pat paddy pat, waving hello!**
**Come and hold hands with me,**** dancing we go!**
**My feet are skipping, my heart too...Happy, happy are we are..**
**Maybe I might love you! Maybe I might love you,**
**So hold on tight and hold me close**
**Your my hero.**
**Ponyo, Ponyo, Ponyo fishy in the sea,**
**Tiny little fishy, Who could you really be..**
**Ponyo, Ponyo, Ponyo magic set you free,**
**Oh pretty little girl, will swim back to me."**
Hinaten smiled as Hikari finished and she walked over.
"Kari-chan," Hinaten said as Hikari turned around and smiled.
"Hina-chan," Hikari said as the two Surrogate Sisters hugged each other.
"Who's this?" Hinaten asked seeing the Grave as Hikari lowered her head.
"That's Kyo's grave, he was my first boyfriend by Lucifer got to him," Hikari whispered as Hinaten gave her a comforting hug.
"So you ready to meet the Hunting Lights?" Hikari asked trying to cheer herself up as Hinaten nodded with a smile.
"Alright then..let's go," Hikari said as she stood up as she and Hinaten walked away as Hikari glanced at the grave before they left.
(Later)
Hikari and Hinaten arrived at a small clearing inside the forest.
"So this is where we meet your team?" Hinaten asked.
"Most of them," Hikari said.
"Hey Hikari!" A voice is heard as Hikari and Hinaten look up to see standing on some branches were Three Members of Hikaris team, Omi, the Xiaolin Monk, Tenten, the Weapon Mistress of Konoha and Ty Lee the circus performer and a good friend to Hikari and the current Fire lord, Zuko.
"Omi-san, Tenten-san, Ty lee-san, great to see you three," Hikari said.
"Hello Hikari," Omi greeted with a smile as Tenten noticed Hinaten.
"So this is the new member you requested?" Tenten asked as she jumped down followed by Omi and Ty Lee.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Hinaten," Hinaten greeted.
"Hi, I'm Ty lee," Ty lee quickly greeted as they shook hands.
"Where are the others?" Hikari asked.
"Rukia had some things to do in Soul Society right now. Kagome had something to do back at her family's shrine, Bumblebee had to help his friends at Cybertron, Edward and Alphonse are taking care of somethings back at their place, I don't know where Ryuk or Kurama are and Hiei's currently with X Prodigy's team," Tenten said. Hikari nodded.
"Kurama-san said had to help with his mother's wedding and I have Ryuk working with Ruka some of the spirits have been ansy" Hikari said
Hinaten was amazed her big sister was really taking charge
"Well Hina-chan is going to be joining us, so the four of us will take her on our newest mission," Hikari said as Omi, Tenten and Ty Lee nodded as the five of them walked away.
"So who's our target?" Hinaten asked.
"A Defiler," Hikari said.
"A small group of them have been hiding out somewhere in these woods, we gotta find them and capture/eliminate them," Tenten said as Hinaten nodded.
"Let's move," Hikari said as the five of them headed into the woods.
**(This is part one, next time Hinaten and Hikari's team head into the forest, but is Hinaten ready to fight without her father's help?)**
187. Extra: The New Huntress! Part Two!
The New Huntress
Chapter 2
Defilers, action and a strange coin!
Hinaten calmly scanned the forest with her psychic powers looking for any life signs in the vicinity, walking behind her Surrogate Big Sister Hikari Ino, and Hikari's team which consisted of Omi, Tenten and Ty Lee.
"Anything yet Hina-chan?" Hikari asked softly as the Pokemorph using her powers jumped onto a nearby branch for a better view.
"I'm picking up some kind of signals, not too far from here infact," hinaten whispered.
"How can she.." Omi asked
"She's physic Omi-chan" Hikari said
"wow that's useful" Ty Lee said
Awhile later the five hid behind some trees and peeked over seeing a bout 6 groups of five defliers one seemed to be holding on to a red coin with a picture of a hawk
"Hmm wonder what that is.." Hinaten muttered as the defiler began taking.
"So is this one of them?" One asked the defiler holding the medal as he clenched a fist around it.
"Yes, with this and once we acquire the others we shall get our vengeance on those Balances," He growled.
"Grrrr" one growled being held by chains
"what's up with that one" Tenten said
"that is what happens when a defiler loses all humanity more beast than human now" Hikari said
Hikari started to form a plan.
"So how shall we take this?" Hinaten whispered, her inner self Hanaten was all ready for a fight..
"Hina-chan I want you to take the ten in the middle, Omi take the five right ,Tenten take the five on left, Ty Lee and I what's left" Hikari said
The four nodded
"we move on my signal" Hikari said
The five started to move
"Hina-chan just to let know this is your first mission with us and remember defilers aren't like Darksides or shadow pokemorphs they will kill you but I know the daughter of Ross won't go down with out a fight" Hikari whispered to Hinaten
"Don't worry" Hinaten said having a thumbs up "I got this"
Hikari nodded
Each of the hunting lights took positions surrounding the defilers
As the one on the chains growled
"He senses something.." One defiler muttered as they glanced around, Hinaten grinning as Hanaten took over her pink hair and purple streaks turning into Purple hair and pink streaks as she prepares an Aura Sphere to attack the group of 10 defilers she was close to.
"Hana-nee wait for Kari-nee's signal" Hinaten said
The two looked seeing Hikari in a tree
Hikari looked ready
"Let's go this Kari-chan" Infinity said as Hikari nodded
"Flash" Hikari said using the pokémon move flash which caused a bright flash to blind the defilers as Hanaten lunged at her group as she fired her Aura sphere, Omi meanwhile brought out a strange looking staff while Tenten had a pair of Kunai out and lunged forward while Ty lee just jumped down with a pair of spinning roundhouse kicks.
Hanaten kicked one as the coin fell into her hand.
"Hmm guess it must like me" Hanaten said as the duo sword came into her hand and she used her pokemorph move and grins deeply.
"Aura Blade!" She called out as her sword glowed a blue color and stayed liked that as she lunged forward slashing at the defilers
She noticed Tenten holding two scrolls.
"This should take care of most of them, **Rising Twin Dragons**!" She called out as the two scolls began summoning weapon after weapon at the Defilers, from Kunai's, Shuriken to things like swords, speads and axes and other sharp pointy weapons.
Hikari smiles as she and Infinity in sync began beating down any of the Defilers who got away from Tenten's barrage.
Omi spin kicked two defilers away when the wild one was behind him going to attack with a haymaker punch
Hanaten jumped over Omi landing behind him and infront of the wild defiler as her hair returned to the pink with purple streaks with Hinaten was in control
"Quick Guard" Hinaten said a pink aura surrounded the staff as she spun it making a pink shield that blocked the attack from the wild defiler, though the force pushed her and Omi back though as she glared at the Defiler the coin now in her pocket safe
"Physic" Hinaten aid her eyes glowing blue
She sent a defiler at another.
The defilers were soon knew they were getting their butts handed to them and ran like little babies.
"Man that was hard" Ty Lee said she helod her burised arm
"I'm going to be laying for weeks" Tenten said
"No you won't everyone get under me" Hinaten said she held her staff above her head and spun it above her to make healing power envelop everyone
"That feel most nice" Omi said
"Life spin it's a healing power" Hikari said
Soon everyone was healed
"Hinaten I'll walk you home I'll see you guys later" Hikari said as the group separated
"By the way you did great" Hikari said smiling to her little sister who smiled holding the coin
"I wonder what this is maybe Omega has some answers" Hinaten thought
Unknown to the two up in a tree something watched them preferably hinaten
"So...she now has it," A voice is heard as something red was hiding in a tree...
**(And finally I finished, many thanks to Hikari-chan to helping me with this, next time, while resting from her first mission, Hinaten shows her family the coin she found which begins leading her into another conflict happening in secret... and she ends up meeting a strange arm...)**
188. Extra: Greed, Yummies and OOO!
Adventures of the Space Warriors
Greeed, Yummies and OOO
Hinaten gave a soft sigh she was seated in one of the chairs inside the Balance HQ, with her was the members of Hikari's team that she had helped fight the defilers and was also playing with the Red Coin she had found, Omega was preparing the lab to examine the strange coin as she saw Hikari walking over with a smile placing a hand on Hinaten's shoulder.
"You did great for your first mission Hina-chan," Hikari smiles as Hinaten smiles and hugs her Surrogate Sister.
"Thank Kari-chan," She smiles brightly.
"So where is that coin you found?" Hikari asked.
"Omega-san is examining it to see why the Defilers were after it," hinaten said.
Just then the door opened and the Mass of Machinery that is E-123 Omega walked in the Red Hawk Coin in his claw like hand as he handed it back to Hinaten.
"So what did you find out?" Hinaten asked.
"That medal has a huge amount of Power stored inside it, almost Unlimited," Omega said as Hinaten blinked her eyes at that news looking at the coin.
"Really?" She asked looking it over.
"It must be some kind of ancient power," Hikari guessed.
Omega simply nodded.
(Meanwhile)
Outside the HQ, what looked like a red armoured arm with some Green and Black thrown in was floating outside a window watching Hikari, Hinaten and Omega.
"My Core Medal..." He muttered seeing Hinaten holding the Red Medal clenching it's fist as it glanced around for some way inside before flying off.
(Meanwhile)
Nearby in a park a certain balance was busy looking herself in a mirror, this was Bella, the Balance of Beauty and the almost number one member of the make Hikari Ino's life a living hell club, she hating anyone more beautiful than her, turned her sights to Hikari and began tortureing her like any schoolyard bully can, calling her names, pushing her around, and doing anything to ruin any day of Hikari's even if her time in the Author Fighters usually ruined any of Bella's attempts.
But today unknown to the Balance someone or something was watching her.
The Figure was easily between 6 or 7 feet in height, wearing Almost Organic like Green and Black armour, with claws on the ends like a Mantis claws, his head had antenna and a pair of Stag Beetle Horns on his head as he calmly approached Bella from behind who was rambling to herself.
"Damn that little Princess, thinking she's so perfect, well I'll show her, I'll become more beautiful then she ever will be!" She growled as the Bug like Monster almost seemed to grin as he brought out a Coin, it looked similiar to the red one Hinaten had only it was purely silver and had an Insect like pattern on it as suddenly a strange coin slot seemed to appear on the back of Bella's head as he grins,
"Your desire, shall be granted," He said slotting the Coin inside as Bella widened her eyes and spun around and gasped.
"What the hell are yo..." She was about to say when suddenly she groaned as a Green Portal appeared on her midsection and out crawled a disgusting looking creature, it looked like a normal Mummy with a strange head, a single big black hole as it groaned.
"More Beautiful.." It groaned as nearby a group of young girls noticed and gasped as the Yummy noticed and lunged two stranges of it's bandaged that covered two of the girls heads as the bandages glowed green for a good minute before pulling off, showing the girls had every bit of beauty on there faces drained away as the Yummy turned to Bella and it's glowing bandaged wrapped around her head before she could scream as the glow seeped out into her head and the Yummy pulled away showing Bella had somehow gotten more beauty as she looked at herself and gasped in shock.
The Creature calmly approached the Mummy.
"Gather more of her desire and get stronger, then find my Core Medals," He said as the Mummy nodded and began walking away to finish it's task as The Bug monster left Bella alone as she looked herself over too busy admiring her new looks to notice the danger.
(Meanwhile)
Hinaten walked out of the Balance HQ with a cute pout on her lips crossing her arms.
"Rats, Omega-san couldn't find anything on these things," Hinaten said as she held the Coin.
Hinaten walked flipping the coin
"Maybe I can use it as a good luck charm" she said to herself.
The arm saw Hinaten and flew after her.
"Oi brat!" A voice is heard as Hinaten glanced around.
"huh who's there?" She asked glancing around when suddenly a claws hand grasped her cheek pulling on it.
"OW! Let go...huh!" She said looking at what was pinching her cheek, it was Red armoured arm with wing like attachments to it's forearm...except it was only an arm, a floating in midair arm of strange design.
"Now, give me back my Core Medal!" He growled.
"AHH! Aura Sphere!" Hinaten almost screamed as an orb of blue aura slammed into the arm sending it crashing into a bush.
"Itai...that hurt you brat!" It growled as Hinaten ran for it.
"OI! Get back here!" It yelled flying after her.
Hinaten grabbed two of her poke balls
"Brago smokescreen, Luffy sand attack" Hinaten said tossing the balls as she ran
"Monferno!"
"Houndour!" Causing the floating arm to stop cold as it was halfway buried in sand and then a smoke cloud covered him as Hinaten recalled her two pokemon and continued running.
"Damn that Brat! Get back here!" He growled as he tried to blow away the smoke and get out of the sand.
(meanwhile)
The Mummy groaned as it approached two girls lunging it's bandages at them wrapping around there heads and drained there beauty as inside it many clattering of coins could be heard as it began glowing green in colour and groaned as it seemed to begin molting.
Slowly in it's place was a humanoid Mantis like Monster, with claw like curved blades on it's arms as it growled and jumped away from the two beauty drained girls heading towards another location to find more beauty to drain for it's host.
It looked seeing the balance HQ and ran toward it
Watching the being was another balance but this one was a boy about 15 years of age, he had dark golden hair, greenish-grey eyes, he wore a black shirt under a jean jacket, jeans, and boots
He held a two throwing knifes and took off after the creature.
(Meanwhile)
Hinaten was hidden behiend a tree near Balance HQ
"What was that thing Hana-nee" Hinaten asked her other self.
"I don't know Hina-chan, but I think it was after that coin we found," Hanaten said as Hinaten looked at the red coin in her hand.
"Maybe but why?" She whispered.
"There you are!" A voice is heard as the Red arm lunged forward and grabbed Hinaten's arm,
"Hey Let go!" She glared at the arm.
"Give back my medal," He growled at her.
"Why should I?" Hinaten said.
"because it's mine!" The arm said just as a sound of something landing was heard and they both turned to see the Mantis looking monster as it marched towards them.
"Must take beauty..." It groaned as Hinaten backed away as the Monster sent what looked like blades of energy at Hinaten who was about to use a protection attack when Ankh's arm deflected the attacks.
"Ankh?" The Mantis yummy said in confused.
"Back off, this girl has my core medal!" Ankh said.
"Core medal? Give it too me!" He said rushing at them.
"Aura Sphere!" Hanaten said taking control as the blue orb hit the Yummy pushing it back
"You little Brat!" the yummy said going to attack her just as some knifes hit the yummy
"Gahh!" It cried in pain as the Balance from before appeared infront of Hinaten
"Hey you ok" he said calmly
Hinaten nodded taking control back
"Thanks," She said
The yummy turned to the balance.
"Don't interfere!" The Yummy growled charging using his mantis claws to attack.
It then hit the balance sending him flying toward a tree hitting his back.
It was about to attack again till he got hit in the head with the duo staff
"Leave him alone you bully" Hinaten said
The Yummy growled going toward her
"Tch idiotic brat but very strong" Ankh said looking at Hinaten
"I might be able to use her to my advantage" he said as he flew
Hinaten was fighting the mantis yummy off as he caught her tossing her toward a tree
Ankh caught her by her shirt before she hit her head
"Ankh! Are you trying to save that human" the yummy said
"What's your name brat" Ankh said
"Don't call me brat my name's Hinaten" Hinaten said
"Hinaten" Anhk said
"Tell you what you've impressed me. I'll tell you how we can be saved" Ankh said
Floating up, there was a flash of light from its underside before a stone box dropped through its skin. Acting quickly, the arm flew down and caught the box, revealing it had three slots not unlike the kind used for coins.
"What?" the Mantis Yummy gasped, halting its battle mindset to gape at the box in Ankh's hand. "That…that was used in the sealing!"
"Why, yes it was," Ankh answered before he hovered closer to Hinaten. Pressing the stone box to her waist, Hinaten let out a surprised gasp when the stone shattered to reveal black and blue steel. From the left side, a metal strap wrapped around her waist, securing the item in place before a round disk with a gold edge and a void on one hold so to properly hold it appeared on her right side.
"What…what is this?" asked Hinaten, staring at the belt buckle.
"Definatly not like Kivat" she thinks
"Something that will help you beat that thing," Ankh answered. "Do you still have my Core Medal? The red coin with the hawk on it."
"Uhhh, right here!" Hinaten nodded, drawing the red coin in question and holding it out in the palm of her hand.
"Good, but you're going to need two more," Ankh spoke. With a flick of his wrist, two more coloured coins appeared between his fingers. One was yellow in the middle and had the face of a tiger etched onto its surface while the other was green with a grasshopper marked on one side. Taking the coins, he slapped them into Hinaten's hand with the red coin. "Now, place the red Medal on the right, yellow in the middle, and green on the left. Hurry!"
"Don't do it!" the Mantis Yummy warned, approaching as if it were afraid to get any closer to the belt than it needed to. "You'll seal your fate if you do!"
"Don't listen to him!" Ankh spoke, trying to be louder than the Yummy and thus keep Hinaten's attention. "Do you want to let that thing keep rampaging around and hurting people like it did to that boy?"
Hinaten's eyes turned dangerously narrow as her gaze lifted to the Mantis Yummy, making it flinch as if it were afraid of her as much as it was the belt, "No." Stepping past Ankh, she slipped the coins into her belt, red, yellow, and green. As she slipped the Grasshopper Medal into its slot, the belt clicked and the buckle tilted into a slant. Ankh then moved into action and quickly grabbed the disk-like object from her side and slipped it into her hand.
"Use this," he ordered. "Swipe the front across the Medals in your belt. Do it and you'll get the power needed to destroy that Yummy. Now do it, henshin!"
"Right!" Hinaten nodded. Raising the O-Scanner, she brought the front down against her belt buckle before drawing it across the front. The belt made three chiming noises as the scanner went across them and produced three rings of red, yellow, and green as the scanner passed.
"Henshin!" she cried out.
"**TAKA!**"
"**TORA!**"
"**BATTA!**"
"**TA-TO-BA TATOBA TA-TO-BA!**"
Colored medals dance around her. The first ring of colored medals spun around her head in a vertical fashion, the second ring spun around his torso in a horizontal fashion and the third surrounded his legs in the same horizontal fashion as the previous set. Huge projections of the three Core Medals in the belt appeared before her, aligning vertically with the red hawk at the top, yellow tiger in the middle and green grasshopper at the bottom before the three of them slammed together to make a new Medal that slammed into her.
Hinaten's entire body became covered in a black bodysuit and armor. In the centre of her chest was a large round circle with three designs on it. Squeezed at the bottom was the image of a green grasshopper. In the centre and taking up most of the space was a yellow tiger and finally with barely any room at the top was a red hawk. Her legs were covered with thin green armor at the front which was segmented not unlike a grasshopper's legs. Connected to the armor were green lines which connected to the grasshopper marking on her chest. Yellow lines extended from the tiger marking, past the rounded shoulders with yellow edges and ended at yellow gauntlets which had sharp blades folded back on the wrists. Finally the hawk symbol left a red line leading up to her face which was now concealed under a helmet that had large green eyes and a face plate which looked like a flying bird.
"Did I just hear singing? Hawk (taka), tiger (tora), grasshopper (batta)? Is that what this is?"
"Worry about that some other time," said Ankh. "This thing is called OOO. You'll realize its power once you fight with it."
The Mantis Yummy roared and lunged at OOO. The armored pokemorph cried out and raised her arms to defend. The Mantis Yummy's claws scraped against her yellow gauntlets but otherwise did little damage. She then kicked the Yummy in the midsection, sending it staggering back. Encouraged by how she was actually hurting it, OOO pressed her advantage, going for more attacks. As she charged, the tiger emblem on her chest flashed before the claws on the back of her gauntlets folded out and with a swing she slashed the monster across the chest. She expected to see blood but instead silver coins splashed out of the monster's chest where she struck. The wound was open for only a moment before gray energy sealed it shut again, but it was more than enough to tell her she could win!
Deciding to find out more once the monster was dealt with, OOO attacked with several more slashes. Each strike opened more wounds with more silver coins spilling out and making jingling noises on the ground. As if responding to her growing confidence, the grasshopper emblem on her chest flashed before her green leg armor began to glow while her yellow claws retracted. Leaping to cross the distance between herself and the monster, OOO unleashed bicycle kicks which crashed against the Yummy, making it stumble and forcing more coins out of its remaining wounds before they had a chance to close.
"Doing well for her first time," said Ankh. To be fair, he could've chosen anyone to be OOO but an experienced Fighter seemed like the best choice. Even a weakling could become a powerhouse by using OOO but OOO's true potential could only be brought up by a true warrior.
Growling, the Mantis Yummy wasn't going to take the abuse much longer. Looking at OOO, it roared and charged at the armored girl, unleashing several slashes which sparked across her chest before punching her in the abdomen and sending her sprawling across the ground. Strangely enough, her yellow sections began to spark and lose their colour from the numerous impacts, not that she noticed since her world had been momentarily rocked by the hits.
"Crud this guy is strong," she grunted, rubbing her chest so to try and massage the pain out. "It's a good thing this armor's so good too. Otherwise my clothes would have been shredded and Mom said she was going to pound me for ruining another outfit."
"Forget about your clothes!" Ankh shouted, flying closer to OOO. Flicking his wrist, he produced a second green coin, this one with a praying mantis etched on the front. "Here. Switch this one with the Tora Medal. You'll need a better weapon than the ones you have with you now."
"Okay!" OOO nodded, grabbing the Medal. Pushing on her buckle, she set it into a horizontal position again before removing the Tora Medal and slipping the Kamakiri Medal into its place. With the Medal secured, the buckle shifted again before OOO took her scanner and swiped it across the front.
"**TAKA!**"
"**KAMAKIRI!**"
"**BATTA!**"
Images of the three Core Medals appeared in front of OOO before merging together and colliding with her chest. In a haze of green, the tiger sections of her armour were replaced with a bright green set with a mantis symbol replacing the tiger one on her chest. Another modification was that her gauntlets were now green with black accents and had long blades extending from them and were able to reach up to her elbows. As she raised her arms, the blades attached to the gauntlets suddenly found themselves in her hands, held in a reverse grip.
"Ankh, hand over those Core Medals!" the Mantis Yummy demanded as it charged but OOO would not let it reach its target. Swinging her arms, she slashed at the Yummy with the Kamakiri Swords, causing coins to fly out of it. She then kicked the Yummy hard with both feet, sending it skidding across the ground. Charging forward, she leapt and soared through the air. The mantis emblem on her chest glowed, transferring power into her arms and swords.
"Take this! Kamakiri Zan!" OOO called out as she slashed the Yummy in an X-pattern with her swords, cutting clean through the Yummy and making a green X-shaped cut appear on its body. The Mantis Yummy roared before exploding. From the flames, many coins burst out and rained down on OOO, bouncing off her suit and rolling across the ground. "So, that guy was made of coins?" In the midst of her surprise, she then realised something.
"The balance!" she said gasping at the barely moving body she went over to check him
"This is bad I need to get him to a hospital" Hinaten said just as she dehenshined she gasped as suddenly she saw Ankh's hand very close to her as suddenly the Balance's limp body was lifted up onto his feet.
"W-what are you doing?" She gasped.
"Hmm this body will do nicely," He chuckles before a red glow covers the Balances body, as his body seemed revived, but the difference was his eyes were more sharper and his hair was almost blondish brown in colour and a little curled upward.
"W-what did you do!" Hinaten said in shock.
"Now I can move freely" Ankh said through the balance before smirking at Hinaten who was just looking at him in shock...
(And that's this chapter, many thanks to Hikari-nee for helping me get this up)
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although neuroendocrine tumor can be seen frequently in gastrointestinal tract , primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of the gallbladder is rare and among them , large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma is extremely rare .
anomalous union of pancreaticobiliary duct ( aupbd ) is an uncommon congenital anomaly which defined as a junction of the bile duct and pancreatic duct outside the duodenal wall .
this anomaly is frequently associated with choledochal cyst and can cause choledocholithiasis , cholangitis , pancreatitis and malignancy of the gallbladder or bile duct .
we report a case of aupbd associated with large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the gallbladder .
a 38-year - old woman was admitted to chonnam national university hospital with 10 kg - weight loss for 2 months .
physical examination showed an icteric sclera and a tender palpable mass in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen .
the blood chemistry were albumin 4.4 g / dl , ast 162 u / l , alt 189 u / l , alkaline phosphatase 255 u / l , total bilirubin 7.3 mg / dl , direct bilirubin 4.3 mg / dl , gamma glutamyl transpeptidase 1,098 u / l , amylase 30 u / l , and prothrombin time 10.2/129.9/0.89 sec/%/inr .
the abdominal ultrasound demonstrated a 5 cm sized mixed echoic mass in s4 segment of the liver and an 8 cm sized mass in the fundus of the gallbladder .
abdominal computerized tomography ( ct ) showed a 7.86.2 cm sized exophytic necrotizing mass in the fundus of the gallbladder .
there were multiple conglomerated necrotizing lymphadenopathies in the hepatic hilum which invade confluent portion of the intrahepatic bile ducts , cystic duct , portal vein and hepatic artery ( fig .
when the radiocontrast dye was injected to proximal portion of the common bile duct ( cbd ) , the pancreatic duct was visualized at the same time and the length of common channel was 30 mm ( fig .
after endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy ( est ) , the endoscopic nasobiliary drainage ( enbd ) catheter was inserted .
2b ) showed long common channel ( over 20 mm ) , and pancreatic duct was visualized with cbd at the same time .
the analysis of bile juice showed amylase 33,762 u / l , lipase 185,080 u / l , and ca 19 - 9 18,100 u / ml . on hospital day 5 , she complained abdominal pain and the blood chemistry were amylase 143 u / l and lipase 641 u / l .
after conservative treatment , abdominal pain was relieved and the levels of serum amylase and lipase were normalized . on hospital day 12 , a biliary stent ( 1040 mm , covered , wall stent , endoprosthesis , boston scientific , galway , ireland ) was inserted endoscopically ( fig .
the tumor showed a monotonous proliferation of small round cells with hyperchromatic nuclei and scanty cytoplasm , resembling neuroendocrine carcinoma .
immunohistochemical staining for chromogranin and synaptophysin discloses an intense and diffuse positivity in the tumor cells ( fig .
aupbd is a congenital anomaly of the union of the pancreatic and bile ducts characterized by abnormally long common channel ( > 15 mm in adult ) on ercp and can be strongly suggested when the level of amylase in bile is above 10,000 iu / l.1,2 chronic inflammation and ulceration in the bile duct can be caused and cancer of the gallbladder and bile duct can be induced.3 recurrent pancreatitis can be induced by reflux of bile into the pancreatic duct or increased pressure of the pancreatic duct.4 primary carcinoma of the gallbladder is mostly adenocarcinoma ( 80 - 95% ) and neuroendocrine tumor of the gallbladder is rare ( less than 4%).5 the origin of neuroendocrine carcinoma of the gallbladder is still unclear .
neuroendocrine tumors can be detected frequently in gastrointestinal tract , especially in appendix , small intestine , rectum and stomach .
when intestinal metaplasia of the gallbladder occurs in association with long - standing chronic inflammation due to cholelithiasis and congenital anomalies , neuroendocrine cells can be detected in site of intestinal metaplasia which may be the initial step in the development of neuroendocrine tumors of the gallbladder.6,7 interestingly , a recent study reported that heterotopic gastric mucosa in the gallbladder might be one of the causes of gallbladder cancer.8 and , some studies reported that helicobacter pylori existed in site of gastric metaplasia in gallbladder.9,10 the neuroendocrine tumor of gallbladder can be associated with chronic helicobacter pylori infection .
neuroendocrine tumors can be classified into typical carcinoid ( tc ) , atypical carcinoid ( ac ) , large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma ( lcnec ) and small cell carcinoma ( smcc ) . in one study which analyzes 65 cases of gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors , the tumors were classified as 49 tcs , 4 acs ,
6 lcnecs and 6 smccs.11 only three cases of aupbd associated with small cell carcinoma of the gallbladder and one case of aupbd associated with adenocarcinoma with focal small cell and large cell neuroendocrine tumor of the gallbladder has been reported.5,12 - 14 in the present case we could not know the tumor of the gallbladder was purely neuroendocrine tumor or mixture of neuroendocrine tumor , because the mucosa of the gallbladder was not fully evaluated under cholecystectomy .
however , the neuroendocrine features suggested strongly that chronic inflammation of the bile duct by aupbd might induce intestinal metaplasia and neuroendocrine carcinoma of the gallbladder .
recently , endoscopic biliary drainage is recommended for unresectable pancreaticobiliary malignancies which the survival is expected to be more than 3 months.15 in aupbd , the junction of the bile duct and pancreatic duct is located more proximally than normal population , so the pancreatic duct can be easily obstructed by biliary stent .
so the length and location of the biliary stent is important to avoid obstruction of the pancreatic duct .
recently , diagnostic and therapeutic ercp is being done actively for pancreaticobiliary diseases , and aupbd is arising for important cause of pancreatitis and tumors of the gallbladder and bile duct .
so in doing ercp , more attention is needed for detecting aupbd and active treatment is needed for prevention of complications of aupbd . | pubmed |
Can atomic number change the type of electromagnetic radiation being emitted when a electron drop from a energy level to another?
Without getting into too much/any math, I just wanna talk about intuitions if possible.
If atomic increase, the attraction increase, and consequently the potential energy increase. More energy leads to higher frequency, different radiations.
I guess the reason if this diagram is universal is that the gap between 1 and 2 is too large too that the difference in energy cannot simply be compensated by adding more protons.
Absolutely, the differences in potential energies will be different for every element. This is because the potential energies will be different for every element. Notice that the potential energy for each energy level can be determined from the ground state. Let $E\_g$ be the potential energy of the ground state (with the sign). Then for energy level $n$ the potential energy is $\frac{E\_g}{n^2}$. Thus Differences between energy levels $n$ and $m$ can be written as $E\_g\left|\frac{1}{n^2}-\frac{1}{m^2}\right|$.
Clearly it will be different for a different ground state energy which is precisely what the number of protons affects.
Note that the only important part of the mathematics is that all differences rely on the ground state potentials.
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Dark Winter By Andy Mcnab
<20 in stock
This title is a Nick Stone thriller from the author of 'Last Light and Liberation Day'.
Dark Winter Summary
Outside of Pakistan, the world's highest concentration of al-Qaeda lurks in South-East Asia and there, Nick Stone's bosses get wind of an act of terror that will dwarf even the nightmare of 9/11.When Stone is despatched to Malaysia by the CIA to assassinate a biochemist, he expects his mission to be a straightforward part of the fight against Bin Laden. But there are complications, not least because he is working alongside an attractive woman whose motives he doesn?t fully understand. Target neutralized, Stone returns to the USA and a maelstrom of personal problems. Kelly, the fourteen-year-old orphan to whom he is joint guardian, cannot escape the ghosts of her traumatic past; she has a prescription drug habit that's spiralling out of control, and Stone knows he is the only one who can help her. He takes her to recuperate in England, but the terrible consequences of what happened in Penang are never far behind.Realizing he cannot escape them, Stone unearths a doomsday threat against the populations of New York, London and Berlin and finds himself facing an unspeakable trade-off: the life of someone he loves, against those of millions he doesn?t even know.
Dark Winter Reviews
"'Andy McNab knows where his strengths lie, and it's not just in his biceps...Only people who have not read this book could suggest that he is not a fine writer. It is a heart-thumping read'" Daily Express "'McNab is a terrific novelist. When it comes to thrills, he's Forsyth class'" Mail On Sunday "'McNab's great asset is that the heart of his fiction is non-fiction: other thriller writers do their research, but he has actually been there'" Sunday Times
About Andy McNab
Andy McNab joined the infantry as a boy soldier. In 1984 he was 'badged' as a member of 22 SAS Regiment and was involved in both covert and overt special operations worldwide. During the Gulf War he commanded Bravo Two Zero, a patrol that, in the words of his commanding officer, 'will remain in regimental history for ever'. Awarded both the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) and Military Medal (MM) during his military career, McNab was the British Army's most highly decorated serving soldier when he finally left the SAS in February 1993. He wrote about his experiences in two phenomenal bestsellers, Bravo Two Zero, which was filmed in 1998 starring Sean Bean, and Immediate Action. He is the author of the bestselling novels, Firewall, Crisis Four, Last Light, Remote Control, Liberation Day, Dark Winter, Deep Black, Aggressor and Recoil. Besides his writing work, he lectures to security and intelligence agencies in both the USA and UK.
Andy McNab
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Wrestling Jeff Hardy-The Hyper Hypo: The Sequel!
**Jeff Hardy – The Hyper Hypo: The Sequel!**
A/N: Don't own anything. You may want to read the first Hyper Hypo before reading this one. Anyway enjoy!
**The Park-playground near another kiddy gym**
**Jeff Hardy**
**Torrie Wilson**
[in the playground, where Torrie sits at the base of the jungle gym playing with her dolly, while Jeff, tied by a harness to the gym, climbs the upper bars and attempts to free himself of his restrainment. Unsuccessful, he decides to sit next to Torrie and talk to her.]
**Jeff**: Hi, Torrie!
**Torrie**: Hi, Jeff.
**Jeff**: Hi, Torrie!!
**Torrie**: Hi, Jeff.
**Jeff**: Hi, Torrie!!!
**Torrie**: [ angry ] I said hello already, Jeff! Hello, hello, hello, hello-o-o-o-o!!
**Jeff**: [ wiping his face ] Okay. I want the news, not the weather. Torrie, will you be my Valentine?
**Torrie**: I'm already someone else's Valentine.
**Jeff**: Whose?
**Torrie**: Billy Kidman. He gave me chocolates.
**Jeff**: Oh him? I don't want to hurt your feelings or anything, but I don't like Billy.
**Torrie**: Why not?
**Jeff**: One time, he played a real dirty joke on me. He tried to make me eat some poo! He told me it was a tootsie roll! Luckily I didn't eat it, I knew something didn't smell right.
**Torrie**: Eww. Sorry 'bout, Billy, he loves to play jokes. Hey, you want a Hertz donut?
**Jeff**: I'm not supposed to have sugar, I'm hypoglycenic and hyperactive. I'm a hyper-hypo! That's why I wear a harness. Because when I have sugar, I become a menace to myself and others.
**Torrie**: There's no sugar in a Hertz donut.
**Jeff**: Well, okay.. give me a Hertz donut!
[ Torrie punches Jeff in the arm ]
**Jeff: **Hey! [rubs his arm where Torrie punched him]
**Torrie**: _Hurts_, _don't_ it? Get it?! [ laughs ]
**Jeff**: That's where I got my **booster shot!**
**Torrie**: Hurts, don't it? [ keeps laughing ]
**Jeff**: Whatever.. okay. I love you, you know. [ talks funny ] I love you, you know. I have a bubble in my throat. I had a lot of dairy products today. I have a bubble in my throat. [ sings ] _"Ohhh.. the girls got the buns, and the boys got the hot dogs! The girls got the buns, and the boys got the hot dogs!"_
**Together**: _"The girls got the buns, and the boys got the hot dogs! The girls got the buns, and the boys got the hot dogs!"_ [ they laugh ]
**Jeff**: When you hit me in the arm, it didn't hurt you know.
**Torrie**: Wow. You're strong.
**Jeff**: Thanks.
**Torrie**: [ laughing ] That smell isn't everything! [ laughs ]
**Jeff**: I'm running away from you. You're making fun of me. [ runs out as far as he can, until the harness holds him back. After a couple of tries, he gives up and resumes sitting next to Torrie. ] Okay, I'm staying.. I suppose.. You know, at the risk of sounding pathetic, I'll ask you again: Will you be my Valentine?
**Torrie**: Okay, Jeff. I'll be your Valentine, if you want some of my Valentine's Day's chocolate.
**Jeff**: I can't eat chocolate. I'm not supposed to, on account sugar makes me go mental. The last time I ate chocolate was when this pretty red head gave me a Hershey bar, and when I went home, my brother shouted at me because I brought the kiddy gym into the house.
**Torrie**: [ starts eating some of the chocolate, staining her face ] Mmm.. are you sure? This choclate is really, really good..
**Jeff**: You're a pretty blonde disguised as the devil!
**Torrie**: If you love me, you'll have some..
**Jeff**: No!
**Torrie**: Try some.
**Jeff**: No!
**Torrie**: Try some!
**Jeff**: No!
**Torrie**: Try some!
**Jeff**: No!
**Torrie**: Try some!
**Jeff**: Alright, alright! [ takes a piece of chocolate ] Well, _one_ couldn't hurt.. [ grabs the rest of the chocolates and scarfs them down ]
[ high on the sugar in the chocolates, Jeff again tries to run free from the playground, but is pulled back by the harness. Too hyper to stop himself, he uses his newfound strength to pry the jungle gym from the ground, then runs across the playground dragging the jungle gym behind him, until he makes his way to the highway ]
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Cleethorpes Rugby Union Football Club is an English rugby union team based in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire. Established in 1979, the first XV currently plays in Midlands 4 East North following their promotion as champions of Midlands 5 East South at the end of the 2017-18 season. The club runs two senior sides and seven junior sides. Cleethorpes play their home games at Taylor's Avenue, and their previous grounds include Lucarly's and Lindsey School Rugby Pitches. The club's home colours are navy, gold, and white. They get their nickname of 'The Meggies' from the nickname for the residents of the town.
History
The club was established in 1979 when a group of schoolteachers from Lindsey School, led by Ian Brown, Lee Stephens, and Ron Duffield, were annoyed by the fact that after their students left school, they gave up rugby. They invited players to a meeting at Cleethorpes Cricket Club and Cleethorpes Rugby Club was born. The club's first competitive game took place at RAF Waddington, against a team fielded by the air base. Cleethorpes lost this match, the final score being 29-10. During the 1990s, the club experienced a decline. During this period, it could only turn out one team. However, the club held many charity events during this period, such as publishing a Calendar Girls-style calendar. In recent years, the club have experienced better fortunes, now being able to turn out two senior sides, and several junior sides. The first XV were relegated in the 2015-16 season to the Midlands 5 East North after lingering around the bottom half of the Midlands 4 East North for a number of seasons.
Personnel
Club Officials
President: Richard Hyde
Chairman: Kev Davison
Secretary: Jonathan Burgess
Honours
Midlands 5 East North champions 2: 2007-08, 2017-18
Notes
References
External links
Category:Cleethorpes
Category:Rugby union in Lincolnshire
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A nuclear fusion generating cart
In an unrealistic thought experiment, suppose I had a $100$ meter track with a cart ontop that had a "pocket" on the front of the cart. Suppose further that this track and cart were in a room of hydrogen gas at 1atm.
How quickly would I need to accelerate the cart down the track so that by the end the compressed and heated hydrogen gas in the front "pocket" of the cart has fused together (i.e. the cart has caused a nuclear fusion reaction)?
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I believe no amount of speed will suffice.
The problem is that the compression takes place at the speed of sound in the substance, which in this case is hydrogen gas, so about four times the speed of sound in air. As the cart moves the gas will be compressed and heat up, but this will cause it to radiate the energy back out. This will occur much faster than the amount of hydrogen you can cram back onto the front. You might reach thousands of degrees, but not the ~100 million you need.
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Malcolm Bow may refer to:
Malcolm Ross Bow 18871982, Canadian public health officer
Malcolm Norman Bow 19182005, Canadian diplomat | wikipedia |
Changing the resistance of a circuit
I am wondering, when we change the resistance in a circuit, does the voltage tend to increase or the ampere decrease? More specifically, under what conditions does what happen?
E.g. If we have a high-resistance voltmeter, does increasing the resistance of the circuit itself necessary increase the reading, or might the current just decrease further?
Increasing the resistance of a circuit does not necessarily increase the reading on your voltmeter. It depends on whether you use a voltage source or a current source.
E.g.: You circuit is powered by a 1.5V battery you will read 1.5 Volts when measuring on the ends of the circuit even if you increase the resistance.
But if you measure the current it will automatically decrease when increasing the resistance.
If you have a current source things are the other way around. Let's assume you're measuring 1.5V on your circuit. If you increase the resistance now the current stays constant which forces the voltage provided by the source to increase - you'll read a higher voltage.
In conclusion: Determine whether your source provides a constant voltage or a constant current - afterwards $U=RI$ will do the rest. :)
(Btw.: Batteries e.g. provide a more or less constant voltage)
I hoped that this answer fits for you.
All the best!
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Le roman de la poire Li romanz de la poire, Romance of the Pear is a medieval French 13th century romance by a certain Thibaut.
It is influenced by the Roman de la Rose in describing the onset of love in terms of allegory and in its frequent use of the first person. The title is derived from a central scene where the damsel shares a pear which she has peeled with her teeth with the lover.
The text is preserved in BnF Ms. fr. 2186, an illuminated manuscript dated to the 1250s. It was illustrated in the workshop of the maître de Bari so named after a gradual now at San Nicola, Bari, which is known to have been active in Paris during the 1250s. The text itself would on internal evidence be dated to between about 1230 and 1285, so that it is rather certain that the manuscript is the one used for the original presentation of the text and that the text's composition dates to the mid 13th century Tesnière 1987.
The manuscript extends to 83 folia, measuring 205 x 135 mm. It includes nine full-page miniatures and 18 historiated initials.
The full-page miniatures depict famous lovers from literature, including Tristan and Isolde, Cliges and Fenice, Pyramus and Thisbe and Paris and Helen.
The work presumably enjoyed limited success, and its reception did not extend beyond the early 14th century. Two copies of the original text survive, dated to the late 13th or early 14th century Ms. fr. 12786 and Ms. fr. 24431. A fragment of a further copy from about the same time was published in 1982 by Richard O'Gorman.
References
Christiane Marchello-Nizia ed., Le roman de la poire par Tibaut, Publications de la Société des anciens textes français, A. et J. Picard, Paris, 1984.
review by Tesnière Marie-Hélène, Bibliothèque de l'école des chartes, 1987, Volume 145-2, pp. 451-453.
Tibaut on Archives de littérature du moyen âge. Laurent Brun, last updated May 16 2017. Includes a list of manuscripts.
Category:Medieval_French_romances
Category:Courtly love | wikipedia |
over the last years the strong interaction of charmed hadrons among themselves and with other species of hadrons has received increasing attention . from the discovery of charmed mesons in the seventies until the late eighties there was no motivation to study in detail the interactions of these particles . in the early nineties there was a series of papers trying to compute the cross section of a @xmath5 with ordinary light hadrons .
the motivation came from the heavy ion program running at cern and later at rhic . at that time
@xmath5 suppression was considered as a signature of quark gluon plasma ( qgp ) formation and it was very important to know as accurately as possible the purely hadronic ( non - qgp induced ) charmonium suppression , which would be the background for the qgp signal . from 2000 on , it became slowly clear that the physics of @xmath5 is much more complex than thought before and its simple suppression was no longer considered as a qgp signal and the subject lost interest . on the other hand , during those years , at the @xmath6 factories the collaborations babar and belle started to produce results .
one of the important decay channels of the @xmath6 mesons is into @xmath5 ( plus other things ) .
moreover these collaborations found new charmonium states ( the @xmath7 , the @xmath8 s and the @xmath9 ) , which also decay into @xmath5 or into @xmath10 .
it has been conjectured that both @xmath6 and the new charmonium states very often decay into an intermediate two body state with @xmath11 s and/or @xmath12 s , which then undergoes final state interactions , with the exchange of one or more virtual mesons . in order to calculate the amplitudes of these processes we need to know the relevant vertices involving the charmed mesons . as an example of specific situation where a precise knowledge of the @xmath13 form factor is required , we may consider the decay @xmath14 .
as suggested in @xcite , this decay proceeds in two steps .
first the @xmath7 decays into a @xmath11 - @xmath12 intermediate state and then these two particles exchange a @xmath12 producing the final @xmath5 and @xmath15 .
this is shown in fig .
1b and 1f of @xcite . in order to compute the effect of these interactions in the final decay rate
we need the @xmath16 form factor . more generally , we need to know all the charm form factors to correclty calculate the interaction of @xmath5 with light hadrons and the final state interactions in @xmath6 decays .
these form factors have been calculated in the framework of qcd sum rules ( qcdsr ) @xcite techniques in a series of works on vertices involving charmed mesons , namely @xmath17 @xcite , @xmath18@xcite , @xmath19 @xcite , @xmath20 @xcite , @xmath21 @xcite , @xmath22 @xcite , @xmath23 , @xmath24 @xcite , @xmath25 @xcite and @xmath26 @xcite . in the present paper
we calculate the @xmath27 form factor with qcdsr . in the next section , for completeness
we describe the qcdsr technique and in section iii we present the results and compare them with results obtained in other works .
following our previous works and especially ref .
@xcite , we write the three - point function associated with the @xmath0 vertex , which is given by @xmath29 for an off - shell @xmath11 meson , and : @xmath30 for an off - shell @xmath31 meson . the general expression for the vertices ( [ corredoff ] ) and ( [ correrhooff ] ) has only one lorentz structure .
equations ( [ corredoff ] ) and ( [ correrhooff ] ) can be calculated in two diferent ways : using quark degrees of freedom the theoretical or qcd side or using hadronic degrees of freedom the phenomenological side . in the qcd side
the correlators are evaluated using the wilson operator product expansion ( ope ) .
the ope incorporates the effects of the qcd vacuum through an infinite series of condensates of increasing dimension . on the other hand ,
the representation in terms of hadronic degrees of freedom is responsible for the introduction of the form factors , decay constants and masses .
both representations are matched invoking the quark - hadron global duality .
the @xmath28 vertex can be studied with hadronic degress of freedom .
the corresponding three - point functions , eqs .
( [ corredoff ] ) and ( [ correrhooff ] ) , are written in terms of hadron masses , decay constants and form factors .
this is the so called phenomenological side of the sum rule and it is based on the interactions at the hadronic level , which are described here by the following effective lagrangian @xcite _ d^*d = - g_d^*d ^ ( d _ _ _ |d^ * _ + hc ) [ lagran ] from where one can extract the matrix element associated with the @xmath0 vertex . in the above expression we have @xmath32 . saturating eqs .
( [ corredoff ] ) and ( [ correrhooff ] ) with the appropriate @xmath33 , @xmath12 and @xmath15 states and making all the contractions we arrive at : ^ ( m)_(p,)=^(m)_phen(p^2,^2,q^2 ) _ p^^+ [ phen ] where h. r. means higher resonances and @xmath34 . the invariant amplitude @xmath35 is given by _
phen^(d ) = -g^(d)_d^*d ( q^2 ) [ phendoff ] for an off - shell @xmath11 meson and _ phen^()= -g^()_d^*d ( q^2 ) [ phenrhooff ] for an off - shell @xmath15 meson . in the above expressions
@xmath36 , @xmath37 and @xmath38 .
the meson decay constants appearing in the equations above are defined by the vacuum to meson transition amplitudes : 0|j^d|d = m_d^2f_dm_c , [ fd ] and v(p,)|j^_|0=m_vf_v^ * _ , [ fv ] for the vector mesons @xmath39 and @xmath40 . the form factor which we want to estimate
is defined through the vertex function for an off - shell @xmath15 meson : d^*(p,)|d()(q,^)= i g_d^ * d ^()(q^2 ) ^_^(p ) _ ^^(q)_q_. [ ver ] where @xmath41 and @xmath42 are the polarization vectors associated with the @xmath43 and @xmath15 respectively .
an analogous expression holds for an off - shell @xmath11 meson . as it will be seen in the next subsection , the contribution of higher resonances and continuum in eq .
( [ phen ] ) will be transferred to the ope side . in the ope or theoretical side each meson interpolating field appearing in eqs .
( [ corredoff ] ) and ( [ correrhooff ] ) is written in terms of the quark field operators in the following form : j_^(x ) = |d(x ) _
u(x ) ; [ corho ] j^d(y ) = i |u(y ) _ 5 c(y ) [ cod ] and j_^d^*(0 ) = |d(0 ) _
c(0 ) [ cods ] where @xmath44 , @xmath45 and @xmath46 are the up , down and charm quark field respectively .
each one of these currents has the same quantum numbers of the associated meson .
the correlators ( [ corredoff ] ) and ( [ correrhooff ] ) receive contributions from all terms in the ope .
the first ( and dominant ) of these contributions comes from the perturbative term and it is represented in fig .
[ fig1 ] .
( 12,3.5 ) ( 0.0,0.5)(1,0)1.5 ( 3.5,0.5)(-1,0)2 ( 3.5,0.5)(1,0)1.5 ( 1.5,0.5)(1,1)1 ( 2.5,1.5)(1,-1)1 ( 2.5,1.5)(0,1)1.5 ( 2.65,2.75)@xmath47 ( 0.25,0.65)@xmath48 ( 4.55,0.65)@xmath49 ( 2.4,0.2)@xmath50 ( 1.85,1.1)@xmath46 ( 3,1.1)@xmath44 ( 2.4,1.2)@xmath51 ( 1.75,0.53)@xmath52 ( 3.05,0.53)@xmath53 ( 1.9,2.2)@xmath54 ( 0.35,0.1)@xmath55 ( 4,0.1)@xmath56 ( 7,0.5)(1,0)1.5 ( 8.5,0.5)(1,0)2 ( 10.5,0.5)(1,0)1.5 ( 9.5,1.5)(-1,-1)1 ( 10.5,0.5)(-1,1)1 ( 9.5,1.5)(0,1)1.5 ( 9.65,2.75)@xmath47 ( 7.25,0.65)@xmath48 ( 11.55,0.65)@xmath49 ( 9.4,0.2)@xmath57 ( 8.85,1.1)@xmath50 ( 10,1.1)@xmath58 ( 9.4,1.2)@xmath51 ( 8.75,0.53)@xmath52 ( 10.05,0.53)@xmath53 ( 9.00,2.2)@xmath59 ( 7.35,0.1)@xmath55 ( 11,0.1)@xmath60 here we will consider the perturbative diagram and the quark condensate
. we can write @xmath61 in terms of the invariant amplitude : ^(m)_(p,)=^(m)_ope ( p^2,^2,q^2 ) _
p^^ , where the meson @xmath62 is off - shell .
we can write a double dispersion relation for @xmath63 , over the virtualities @xmath64 and @xmath65 holding @xmath66 fixed : ^(m)_ope(p^2,^2,q^2)=-14 ^ 2 ds du ^(m)(s , u , t)(s - p^2)(u-^2 ) + ^(m)_|q q [ dis ] where @xmath67 and @xmath68 is the double discontinuity of the amplitude @xmath69 when the meson @xmath62 is off - shell .
the perturbative contribution to the double discontinuity in ( [ dis ] ) for an off - shell @xmath11 meson is given by : ^(d)(u , s , t)= [ rhodoff ] with @xmath70 .
the integration limits in the integrals in ( [ dis ] ) are : @xmath71 and @xmath72 evaluating the perturbative contribution for the double discontinuity for an off - shell @xmath15 meson we find : ^()(u , s , t)= [ rhorhooff ] and the corresponding integration limits in ( [ dis ] ) are : @xmath73 and @xmath72 as usual , we have already transferred the continuum contribution from the hadronic side to the qcd side , through the introduction of the continuum thresholds @xmath74 and @xmath75 @xcite . in doing
so we made the assumption that at very large values of @xmath76 and @xmath44 the double discontinuity appearing in the phenomenological side coincides with that of the ope side .
this assumption is often called quark - hadron duality . in order to improve the matching between the two sides of the sum rules we perform a double borel transformation @xcite in the variables @xmath77 and @xmath78 , on the invariant amplitude @xmath79 and also on @xmath80 . incidentally
, this double borel transform will kill the contribution of the quark condensate @xmath81 leaving only @xmath82 , which is represented in fig .
[ fig2 ] and is given by : @xmath83 where @xmath84 is the light quark condensate .
( 6,3.5 ) ( 0,0.5)(1,0)1.5 ( 1.5,0.5)(1,0)0.75 ( 2.75,0.5)(1,0)0.75 ( 2.25,0.5 ) ( 2.75,0.5 ) ( 3.5,0.5)(1,0)1.5 ( 1.5,0.5)(1,1)1 ( 2.5,1.5)(1,-1)1 ( 2.5,1.5)(0,1)1.5 ( 2.65,2.75)@xmath47 ( 0.25,0.65)@xmath48 ( 4.55,0.65)@xmath49 ( 2.225,0.17)@xmath85 ( 1.85,1.1)@xmath46 ( 3,1.1)@xmath44 ( 2.4,1.2)@xmath51 ( 1.75,0.53)@xmath52 ( 3.05,0.53)@xmath53 ( 2.0,2.2)@xmath54 ( 0.35,0.1)@xmath86 ( 4,0.1)@xmath87 after performing the borel transformation @xcite on both invariant amplitudes @xmath88 and @xmath89 we identify ( [ dis ] ) with ( [ phendoff ] ) and then with ( [ phenrhooff ] ) . in doing
so we obtain two equations ( the sum rules ) for the form factors @xmath90 and @xmath91 respectively .
we get the following sum rules : c e^- e^- & = & ds du ^()(u , s , t ) e^-e^- [ ffrho ] and c e^- e^- & = & ds du ^(d)(u , s , t ) e^-e^- + |q q e^- m_c^2/m^2 [ ffd ] where @xmath92 .
table [ tableparam ] shows the values of the parameters used in the present calculation .
we used the experimental value for @xmath93 @xcite , and took @xmath94 and @xmath95 from ref .
the continuum thresholds are given by @xmath96 and @xmath97 , where @xmath98 and @xmath99 are the masses of the incoming and outgoing meson respectively . in ref .
@xcite the authors made an estimate of the @xmath100 coupling constant applying the vector dominance model ( vdm ) to the radiative decay @xmath101 and using experimental information .
the obtained value is somewhat smaller than the others .
we should take this estimate with caution , since it has been known since long ago @xcite that the application of vdm to the charm sector is not always reliable .
another way to estimate unknown charm coupling constants is to connect them with known couplings through @xmath102 relations . in the present case
, we could use the relation : @xmath103 this number is smaller the qcdsr results . in our previous works
@xcite we found that , in qcdsr , the @xmath102 relation @xmath104 is satisfied .
however , from @xcite and @xcite we observe that other @xmath102 relations , such as @xmath105 and @xmath106 are violated at the level of 50 % .
this is not surprising since the mass difference starts to play an important role when we go from the heavier vector mesons to @xmath15 . in conclusion
, we have calculated the form factors of the @xmath107 vertex and also the coupling constant .
we have used qcd sum rules to explore the properties of the three - point green function of this vertex .
the form factors @xmath108 ( [ monodoff ] ) and @xmath109 ( [ exprhooff ] ) were obtained for the first time and , as mentioned in the introduction , they can be used in several phenomenological applications .
the coupling constant extracted from the form factors is @xmath3 gev@xmath4 and it is in agreement with other qcdsr estimates .
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the main idea of the dynamo theory , which is believed can explain existence of the magnetic fields observed in cosmos , is that kinetic energy of the conductive motions is transformed into the energy of the magnetic field .
magnetic field generation is the threshold phenomenon : it starts when magnetic reynolds number @xmath2 reaches its critical value @xmath3 .
after that magnetic field grows exponentially up to the moment , when it already can feed back on the flow .
description of transition from the linear regime when influence of the magnetic field onto the flow is negligible to the nonlinear regime , when magnetic energy can exceed the kinetic energy orders of magnitude ( like it is in the planetary cores ) is a subject of the modern researches @xcite . as a result , even after quenching the saturated velocity field is still large enough , so that @xmath4 .
moreover , velocity field taken from the nonlinear problem ( when the exponential growth of the magnetic field stopped ) can still generate exponentially growing magnetic field providing that the feed back of the magnetic field on the flow is omitted ( kinematic dynamo regime ) @xcite .
it appears , that problem of stability of the full dynamo equations including induction equation , the navier - stokes equation with the lorentz force differs from the stability problem of the single induction equation with the given saturated velocity field taken from the full dynamo solution : stability of the first problem does not provide stability of the second one .
moreover , some regimes close to the case 1 from the geodynamo benchmark @xcite are stable in contrast to the solutions with the periodical boundary conditions in space and influence of the boundary conditions can be important @xcite .
one of the simple explanations of this phenomenon ( at least for some regimes ) was offered in @xcite .
using parker s dynamo model for the thin disk it was shown , that the @xmath0-effect , taken from the nonlinear oscillating saturated problem , can still generate exponentially growing magnetic field .
the origin of this effect is closely related to the parametric resonance . here
we develop these ideas and show how the phase shift in the @xmath0-quenching can effect on the behaviour of the generated magnetic field .
one of the simplest dynamo models used in the solar and galactic applications is the parker s one - dimensional model @xcite ( see its development for the galactic dynamo in @xcite ) : @xmath5 where @xmath6 and @xmath7 are azimuthal components of the vector potential and magnetic field , @xmath8 is a kinetic helicity , @xmath9 is a dynamo number , which is a product of the amplitudes of the @xmath0- and @xmath10-effects and primes denote derivatives with respect to a coordinate . for the galaxy
the only one left coordinate is cylindrical polar coordinate @xmath11 . for the thin shells , which we will have in mind in this paper ,
is a latitude @xmath12 .
equation ( [ sys11 ] ) is solved in the interval @xmath13 with the boundary conditions @xmath14 and @xmath15 at @xmath16 . system ( [ sys11 ] ) has growing solution , when @xmath17 .
putting nonlinearity of the form @xmath18 in ( [ sys11 ] ) , where @xmath19 is a magnetic energy , gives quasi - stationary solutions for the positive @xmath20 , see about various forms of nonlinearities in @xcite .
the property of the nonlinear solution is mostly predetermined by the form of its first eigenfunction .
the main result of @xcite was , that simultaneous solution of equations for @xmath21 ( [ sys11 ] , [ non ] ) and similar equations for the new magnetic field @xmath22 : @xmath23 with the same @xmath0 can lead to the exponentially growing @xmath22 , when the field @xmath24 is already saturated .
it happens when @xmath24 oscillates , and initial conditions for @xmath24 and @xmath22 are slightly different .
this effect is very similar to what was observed in the more sophisticated models @xcite , @xcite , @xcite .
below we consider this effect in more details .
here we return to the system ( [ sys11 ] ) .
so as @xmath0 is a function of the magnetic field which oscillates , in the general case we are in a position to expect appearance of the parametric resonance for @xmath24 , as well .
now we consider the more general form of the nonlinearity with retardation @xmath25 : @xmath26 and find how @xmath25 effects on the magnetic field generation .
results for @xmath27 and @xmath28 shown in fig .
[ fig1 ] are quite unexpected : in spite of the fact , that @xmath0 depends on the squared magnetic field , the mean magnetic energy is not symmetric on @xmath29 ( @xmath25 is in units of process s half period @xmath30 ) .
after some decrease of the magnetic field amplitude for @xmath31 magnetic field starts to increase being periodical , see fig .
[ fig2 ] . the sharp decrease at @xmath32 ( see fig .
[ fig2]c ) takes place up to the values at @xmath33 , accompanied by the long - term modulation with the period 8 times larger than the period of the original oscillation of @xmath34 @xmath35 at @xmath36 .
the amplitude of this oscillation increases with increase of @xmath25 , see fig .
[ fig2]d - e .
the amplitude of the new oscillation starts to change at @xmath37 , resembling beating , see fig [ fig2]e . on retardation @xmath25 in @xmath0-quenching .
@xmath38 is normalized in such a way , that @xmath39 .
@xmath25 is measured in units of @xmath35 .
, width=264 ] increase of @xmath25 up to 0.1 leads to the change of the form of the radial @xmath40 and azimuthal @xmath7 components from sinusoidal to the saw - shaped form , see fig .
[ fig3 ] , accompanied with delay of @xmath41 from @xmath7 . for the larger @xmath25 the phase shift @xmath42 decreases .
increase of @xmath25 to 0.33 leads to the growth of the magnetic field and appearance of the pike - like extremums .
this region of @xmath25 corresponds to the parametric resonance . -.4 cm -0.5 cm -2.5 cm -0.5 cm -2.5 cm -0.75 cm 0.0 cm the further increase of @xmath25 leads to the sharp decrease of the magnetic field amplitude , see figs .
[ fig1 ] , [ fig2 ] , [ fig3 ] . the form of the curve is close to that one for @xmath43 with one exception : the new large period appears .
note , that in yoshimura ( 1978a , 1978b ) such long - term modulation was riched at @xmath44 , see review of some other sources of the long - term variations in the solar dynamo in @xcite .
the different behaviour of @xmath45 for @xmath46 and @xmath47 may be explained by the accumulation of the time shift between the magnetic field and @xmath0 .
this suggestion is supported by the fact that for @xmath48 behaviour of @xmath45 is very close to that one for @xmath49 .
-0 cm -1 cm -0.1 cm up to the moment we did not consider how the magnetic field depends on @xmath12 . the dipole solution is a wave propagating from the poles to the equator with maximum at the middle latitudes for @xmath36 , see fig .
increase of @xmath25 leads to the stripe - like solution , i.e. more contrast changes of the sign of the fields and increase of the magnetic field at the poles fig .
the long term variations are well resolved in fig .
to consider how parametric resonance appears we follow @xcite and present solution for ( a , b ) in the form of the waves : @xmath50 , @xmath51 , @xmath52 , and @xmath53 we get how generation depends on @xmath25 . then putting it in ( [ sys11 ] ) we get two equations .
equation for @xmath54 does not include @xmath25 , so we consider only production of @xmath55
. then @xmath56 . if @xmath57 , where @xmath58 , then @xmath59 is unstable .
the integral for @xmath60 gives : @xmath61 then @xmath62 and for @xmath63 ( what corresponds to the phase shift between the components @xmath64 ) and @xmath65 @xmath66 grows , and parametric resonance appears , see fig . [ fig5 ] .
note , that this analysis explains small decrease of @xmath67 at small @xmath25 ( see fig .
[ fig1 ] ) which corresponds to the positive values of @xmath42 in fig .
[ fig5 ] . -0
here we considered the only one form of the nonlinearity for the fixed value of the dynamo number @xmath20 as a function of the time lag @xmath25 in the @xmath0-quenching .
however even this simple model demonstrates variety of effects : change of the form of the poloidal and toroidal fields , regions of the weaker and stronger fields , appearance of the long - term variations .
the quite natural choice of @xmath25 can lead to the sharp increase of the magnetic field amplitude concerned with the parametric resonance .
this explanation does not contradict to the simple linear analysis presented above .
it is very tempting to correspond appeared in simulations the long - term periodicities with that ones of the solar activity larger than the main 22 years period .
the difficulty is to justify the choice of the particular @xmath25 which should be obtained from the solution of the more sophisticated nonlinear model . | arxiv |
diabetes mellitus is a complex chronic disease that affects more than 380 million people worldwide and consumed at least usd 612 billion dollars in health expenditure in 2014 , according to the international diabetes federation ( http://www.idf.org/ ) . around 10% of all cases
are type 1 diabetes ( t1d ) , which results from an autoimmune reaction where the body 's defense system attacks and destroys insulin - producing -cells in pancreatic islets . however , most patients have type 2 diabetes ( t2d ) , which results from the peripheral tissue insulin resistance and -cell dysfunction [ 1 , 2 ] . owing to the difficulty in maintaining glucose homeostasis ,
diabetic patients have increased risks of developing a number of serious health problems in the presence of consistently high blood glucose levels .
these comorbidities include cardiovascular disease [ 3 , 4 ] , blindness , kidney failure , and lower limb amputation [ 6 , 7 ] .
islet transplantation is an effective strategy to potentially cure t1d and eliminate the need for daily insulin injections .
patients transplanted with cadaveric human islets can remain insulin independent for 5 years or even longer via this therapy [ 1 , 9 , 10 ] . however , this approach is greatly limited due to the shortage of donor islets . during islet isolation ,
a significant proportion of islets is lost and 2 - 3 human donor organs per recipient are required to obtain the desired islet mass , thus exacerbating the current shortage of donated pancreases and denying millions of patients the benefit of transplantation . with recent progress in the fields of developmental biology and regenerative
medicine the idea of generating an unlimited supply of -cells in vitro has emerged as a potential source to extend islet transplantation to millions of patients afflicted with t1d .
there are many different cell sources , from which -cells can be generated [ 11 , 12 ] .
human -cells have a considerable low rate of replication , and it has been shown that purified human -cells failed to replicate in vitro regardless of the substratum or growth factors used .
lineage - tracing experiments have demonstrated that loss of -cell mass was due to -cell dedifferentiation and that the dedifferentiated -cells reverted to progenitor - like cells . indeed , some groups have suggested that -cells of cultured islets could be dedifferentiated and expanded in numbers during in vitro proliferation and then be directed to redifferentiate back towards -cells [ 11 , 15 ] .
have also indicated that fibroblast - like cells derived from adult human islets proliferated in vitro and underwent epithelial - to - mesenchymal transition ( emt ) in culture .
the translated mesenchymal cells acted as islet progenitors and had a potential to be redifferentiated to insulin - expressing islet - like cell aggregates .
although the emt process is controversial , many studies have provided evidence that epithelium and mesenchymal stem cells ( mscs ) from islets / pancreatic tissues had the ability to differentiate towards -cell phenotype [ 17 , 18 ] . for nonpancreatic sources , most studies have indicated that the differentiated cells had either a limited insulin - producing ability or lack of response to glucose stimulation of insulin secretion in vitro .
it has also been shown that some genetically modified cells failed to express appropriate cell markers such as nkx6 - 1 or pdx-1 or abnormally coexpress other hormones like glucagon [ 1 , 2 , 19 ] .
recently , melton 's group generated glucose - responsive -cells from human pluripotent stem cells ( hpsc ) using a scalable differentiation protocol .
these stem - cell - derived -cells expressed markers found in mature -cells and secreted quantities of insulin comparable to adult -cells in response to multiple sequential glucose challenges .
this approach initially seemed to hold promise for clinical trial ; however drawbacks such as teratoma formation and autoimmunity are yet to be addressed . in the present study
, we have chosen mature islet cells from adult pig pancreas as source of cells for -cell generation .
the pancreatic islet consists of a huge amount of endocrine cells , such as -cells , -cells , and -cells , besides progenitor cells either coming from est or initial mscs .
we hypothesize that these endocrine cells and progenitor cells are more likely to reprogram into hormone - producing -cells than other cells from nonpancreas tissues since the latter may retain some characteristics of their embryonic development .
generating hundreds of millions of functional -cells is challenging , and significant research has focused on the redifferentiation of cells to accomplish this goal .
a variety of factors affecting -cell renewal have been examined such as serum - free media , betacellulin , exendin-4 , shrna , hepatocyte growth factor , and aggregation of cells . however , in most studies the insulin mrna levels have been shown to be much lower than the amount in human -cells . before redifferentiation ,
islet - derived cells or other progenitors need to be largely increased in numbers by in vitro proliferation in order to generate enough quantities of islets for clinical application .
however , islet - derived cells or progenitors easily lose their properties in vitro , since it is difficult to find a niche similar to their native microenvironment in vivo necessary for survival .
the more properties cells lose during culture , the more difficulty for researchers to meet the requirements for redifferentiating the cells back to their native status . in the present studies , we focused on the proliferation of islet cell numbers , their insulin - producing capacity during cell proliferation , and the influence of culture conditions on gene expression , including insulin , pdx-1 , somatostatin , glucagon , and nerod .
we found that all gene expressions decreased sharply in culture and that the cells had higher insulin expression in high glucose media than in low glucose media , suggesting that -cell dedifferentiation could be effectively slowed down in a suitable high glucose condition , while it is possible to generate high quality islet aggregates with these noncompletely dedifferentiated -cells .
pancreatic tissues were harvested from female pigs ( n = 10 ) with body weight range 2530 kg .
the tissues were cannulated via the splenic artery and flushed with 15 ml of ice - cold sterile university of wisconsin solution ( uws ) .
the islet isolation and purification were performed according to a modified procedure described previously . in brief
, pancreas was infused with 100 ml fresh enzyme solution , consisting of 1.5 mg / ml collagenase p ( 11213873001 , roche applied science , indianapolis , ia ) and 100 u / ml dnase ( sigma ) .
after 20 min of enzymatic digestion at 37c in a water bath , pancreas was subjected to 1 min period mild mechanical disruption and then filtered through a 450 m mesh strainer .
, porcine islets were washed twice with cold phosphate buffered saline ( pbs ) , suspended in fresh enzyme solution as mentioned above , and incubated for 20 min at 37c .
islets were then dissociated into single cells by pipetting up and down through a 5 ml pipet for 35 min and then filtered through a 40 m nylon cell strainer .
the cells were counted and viability was assessed by trypan blue exclusion test . dissociated cells were seeded on a tissue culture plate ( tcp ) with a density of 200300 cells / mm and cultured in a humidified atmosphere containing 5% carbon dioxide . in this study , two types of basal media were applied , namely , connaught medical research laboratories medium ( cmrl-1066 ) ( sigma ) and dulbecco 's modified eagle medium ( dmem ) ( hyclone laboratories ) , supplied with 10% fetal bovine serum ( fbs ) ( sigma ) or 20% porcine serum ( ps ) ( sigma ) , 1% penicillin - streptomycin ( hyclone laboratories ) , and 4.0 m l - glutamine ( as shown in table 1 ) .
the medium was first changed after 3 days and then every other day , when cells reached confluence and were subcultured by treating the plates with 0.05% trypsin - edta ( gibco ) .
cells were reseeded at a density of 50100 cells / mm and expanded in tcp .
the population - doubling time ( td expressed as hours ) was calculated according to ( 1 ) , where q1 and
dissociated cells were casted on a glass slide at a spinning rate of 1000 rpm for 3 min . for cultured cells
cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde ( pfa ) diluted with pbs for 15 min . for porcine pancreas ,
tissue specimen was fixed in formalin overnight and then dehydrated and paraffin - embedded in a tissue processor ( leica asp300s , leica microsystems , glattbrugg , switzerland ) ; 6 m sections were cut on a microtome ( leica rm2255 ) .
sections were dewaxed in xylol and rehydrated in a descending series of ethanol solution ( 99% , 95% , 90% , 80% , 70% , and water ) prior to the performance of antigen retrieval in citrate buffer 0.01 m ph 6.0 . for immunostaining , cell slides
triton x100 for 3 min and blocked for 15 min at room temperature with protein block solution ( x0909 , dako ) .
the cell slides / sections were incubated with the first antibody for one hour and with the second antibody for 45 min at room temperature .
the nuclei of cells were stained with dapi mounting solution ( h-1200 , vector labs . ) .
the primary antibodies used were monoclonal anti - insulin ( i2018 , sigma ) and the secondary antibodies was horse anti - mouse igg texas red ( vector labs . ) .
the cell slides / sections were examined using leica fluorescent microscope , model dmi54000b with a qimaging retiga-2000rv camera . for the qtr - pcr analysis
, we used islets pooled from different pig pancreases , which were digested to isolate the cells .
the analysis of gene expression was performed on cells from different pigs and representative results were presented .
total rna was isolated from cells using perfectpure rna cultured cell kit ( 5 prime inc . ,
cdna was prepared using high capacity cdna reverse transcription kit ( applied biosystems , foster city , ca , usa ) .
qrt - pcr was performed in 20 l reactions in 96-well plates using cdna samples from 12.5 ng of total rna .
pcr primers used were gapdh ( f : gtcggttgtggatctgacct , r : gtcctcagtgtagcccagga ) , 18srrna ( f : gtaacccgttgaaccccatt , r : ccatccaatcggtagtagcg ) , insulin ( f : cttcgtgaaccagcacctg , r : cttgggcgtgtagaagaagc ) , pdx-1 ( f : tcccgtggatgaagtctacc , r : cttgttctcctcgggctct ) , somatostatin ( f : gctctctgaacccaaccaga , r : gaaattcttgcagccagctt ) , glucagon ( f : gatcattcccagctccccag , r : gtgttcatcagccactgcac ) , and neurod
rt - pcr was performed with these primers in the presence of power sybr green pcr master mix ( applied biosystems ) in an abi 7300 real - time pcr system .
biological replicates were analyzed in triplicate with gene expression normalized to gapdh or 18srna and fold change determined using the ct method . in order to clearly display the relative differences of gene expression ,
log(fold changes relative to gapdh or 18srna ) was used as y - axis in figures ; in addition the relative fold changes were marked on reach column of figures .
the undetectable level of fluorescence was set at a cycle threshold ( ct ) of 35 .
porcine islets were effectively digested and dissociated into a single cell suspension with very high viability ( over 85% viable cells were as determined by trypan blue exclusion dye ) .
we tested the effects of glucose and serum sources ( bovine and porcine ) on cell proliferation and morphology .
the islet - derived cells had a slow attachment rate in tissue culture dishes , and proliferation was observed only 2 days after seeding .
the size and morphology of cells changed from a small - size cobblestone - like shape to large , fibroblast - like cells ( supplemental figure 1 in supplementary material available online at http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5807876 ) during successive passages ( p ) .
two core media , dmem and cmrl , were tested for culture of the islet - derived cells , without a significant difference in their effects on cell phenotype and proliferation . however , there was a difference in cell proliferation in media containing 10% fbs compared with 20% porcine serum ( ps ) ( figure 1 ) .
the td remained fairly constant in cells cultured with fbs , during 5 passages , around 60 hours .
in contrast , td value increased sharply in media containing ps , from 65 to 186 hours in p1 and p5 , respectively . a high glucose level ( 4.5
g / l ) ( p5 ) had no significant effect on cell doubling time .
the dissociated islet cells represent a mixture , including -cells , -cells , -cells , and stroma cells .
immunostaining for insulin in the cultured cells showed several insulin - positive cells immediately postcell seeding and lower numbers after days 3 and 6 of culture ( figures 2(b)2(d ) ) .
however , insulin - positive cells could not be observed at p1 or p2 ( figures 2(e ) and 2(f ) ) .
neither serum source nor glucose level in the media had any effect on these results .
analysis of gene expression ( mrna ) using qrt - pcr was performed on cells isolated from different pigs , and representative results are presented ( figures 3 and 4 and supplemental figure 2 ) .
in general , the levels decreased by about 50100-fold from p0 to p1 and were further decreased by about 10-fold from p1 to p2 , by about 520 from p2 to p3 and by about 2 - 3 from p3 to p4 ( figure 3(a ) ) .
these results indicate a dramatic reduction in insulin mrna when cells were first passaged and a more progressive decrease with subsequent passages .
we did not observe a significant difference in insulin mrna between cells grown in porcine serum and fbs .
on the other hand , cells cultured in dmem core media showed higher insulin mrna compared with cells cultured in cmrl core media .
similar results were obtained in the analysis of insulin mrna expression normalized against cellular expression of gapdh and 18srrna ( supplemental figure 2(a ) ) . to test if the islet - derived cells can regulate insulin gene expression in response to increased glucose levels , we analyzed insulin mrna in media containing low and high glucose , 1 and 4.5
we observed a moderate increase in insulin mrna in the presence of the higher glucose level , but the insulin mrna levels were greatly reduced upon passaging .
these results suggest that the relative portion of -cells in the islet - derived culture greatly decreased over passaging in vitro , but they may retain glucose - dependent insulin expression capability . since the cultures of islet - derived cells contained a mixture representing the different cell types of the pancreas , we analyzed the expression of glucagon ( -cells ) and somatostatin ( -cells ) .
both glucagon and somatostatin mrna levels decreased by about 10-fold with each passage from p0 to p1 and from p1 to p2 ( figures 3(c ) and 3(d ) ) .
however , unlike the response of insulin to media glucose , there was no major effect of the glucose level , low and high , on both glucagon and somatostatin mrna expression .
master regulator gene of pancreatic cell differentiation and is expressed by both -cells and -cells .
we examine pdx-1 mrna levels under the different culture conditions , at multiple passages ( figures 4(a ) and 4(b ) ) , as described for insulin mrna .
pdx-1 mrna levels decreased only by about 2-fold from p0 to p1 , compared with the more dramatic decrease in insulin mrna ( figure 3 ) .
the decrease in pdx1 mrna was greater between p2 and p3 and between p3 and p4 , about 4 and 5 , respectively ( figure 4(a ) ) .
similar to insulin mrna , there was only marginal effects of the serum source , ps and fbs , but unlike insulin , there was only marginal effect of the core media type , dmem and cmrl , as well as to the glucose levels , low and high .
similar results were obtained when pdx1 mrna expression was normalized against cellular expression of 18srrna ( supplemental figure 2(a ) ) .
neurod is another pancreatic transcription factor involved in the differentiation of pancreatic progenitors to endocrine progenitors .
neurod mrna expression in islet - derived cells gradually decreased with cell passage number , by 310-fold from p0 to p1 and by about 3 - 4-fold from p1 to p2 , and there was no major effect of the glucose levels , low and high ( figure 4(c ) ) .
in ongoing attempts to generate surrogate glucose - responsive , insulin - secreting islet - like cells for the purpose of achieving a cell - based therapy for both t1d and late - stage t2d , multiple in vitro approaches have been honed to increase efficiency and functional maturity of glucose - responsive insulin - secreting islet - like cells [ 2430 ] .
es and ips cells , while often used as the most popular starting cell populations , have some critical deficiencies .
for example , the need for efficient differentiation protocols to induce permanent -cell phenotype in vivo and avoid formation has reduced the efficiency of this approach for clinical translation .
trans - differentiation of different somatic cell types , like hepatocytes and exocrine pancreatic cells , has conceptual and pragmatic advantages .
both cell types are developmentally closer to islet endocrine tissue and therefore less likely to require extensive differentiation efforts .
accordingly , we chose to use islet - derived cells because of the high percentage of endocrine cells in the islets .
we examined 2 important aspects of cell proliferation , as means to develop alternatives for insulin - secreting islets in vitro cell proliferation rates and expression of pancreatic genes including insulin , glucagon , and somatostatin , as well as the pancreatic transcription factors pdx1 and neurod .
we chose crml-1066 and dmem as the basal media , supplied with 10% fbs or 20% ps .
td of cells were increased with passaging , consistent with the results of kayali et al . .
although we found that media supplemented with 20% ps were more compatible with porcine cells , our results also showed that cells cultured in media supplemented with 10% fbs had a lower td .
the exact reason for this observation is unclear but could potentially be due to excessive levels of growth factors present in the fetal serum .
we observed a dramatic decrease in the numbers of insulin - positive cells and in insulin mrna expression during time in culture , similar to results reported for human islet cells and by kayali et al . .
in addition , our results also showed a similar decrease in glucagon and somatostatin mrna expression . on the other hand , the decrease in pdx1 and neurod mrna expression was slower than that of insulin , even after 2 consecutive passages .
together , these results suggest that although we observed a rapid loss of function in dispersed islet cells in culture , the islet - derived cells may maintain their pancreatic
-cells respond to increased glucose levels through calcium signaling , leading to membrane depolarization and an influx of calcium ions , which triggers insulin exocytosis .
high glucose concentrations cause trans - location of pdx1 from the nuclear periphery to the nucleoplasm with a concomitant increase in insulin gene transcription [ 32 , 33 ] .
g / l , but when forced into an environment of even mild hyperglycemia their phenotype and function change .
some previous studies have used high glucose levels to induce cell differentiation towards -cell and stimulate expression and release of insulin .
for example hepatocytes could be effectively differentiated into endocrine cell phenotypes in serum - free medium with high glucose ( 4.5
g / l ) and activin a , and the differentiated cells were shown to contain c - peptide and release insulin in response to physiological glucose levels . also , racanicchi et al . characterized neonatal pig liver - derived progenitors and evaluated their trans - differentiation capacity into pancreatic endocrine - like cells and showed that a high glucose concentration in the media ( 2.7
similarly , russ et al . demonstrated that dedifferentiated -cells could be redifferentiated by stimulation with high glucose level ( 4.5
g / l ) in the medium for 2 days during which the expression of insulin , pdx1 , and mafa significantly increased over time . in the present study ,
we found that insulin expression was about 4- to 18-fold higher in high glucose media compared with low glucose media during 3 consecutive passages , suggesting that the cells maintained their ability to sense glucose and upregulate insulin expression . in the present study we hypothesized that dedifferentiated islet - derived cells may be a good source for generating insulin - secreting cells because they will likely be easier to redifferentiate back to -cells phenotype .
our results indicate that , although the expression of functional genes such as insulin glucagon and somatostatin decreased sharply during cell passaging , expression of pancreatic transcription factors such as pdx1 and neurod was maintained during long - term culture .
these results suggest that the islet - derived cells are potentially suitable for redifferentiation protocols to reacquire a -cell phenotype .
although more research is needed , these early results are encouraging for the future -cell therapy in diabetes . | pubmed |
this study is motivated by the following question : * what is the simplest fluid model that can accurately replicate kinetic ( pic and vlasov ) simulations of fast magnetic reconnection in two - species collisionless plasma ? * background for this question follows .
a plasma is a gas of charged particles interacting with an electromagnetic field .
simulations of plasma use a variety of models of plasma , which vary greatly in computational expense . for a given problem one seeks the computationally cheapest model that captures the phenomena of interest .
we are specifically interested in the phenomenon of fast magnetic reconnection in `` collisionless ''
( i.e. , low - collision ) plasma .
we discuss the following sequence of plasma models for two - species ( e.g. electron / proton ) plasmas : * kinetic * : vlasov / boltzmann or pic ( particle - in - cell ) , * ten - moment * two - fluid plasma , * five - moment * two - fluid plasma , and * mhd * ( magnetohydrodynamics , a one - fluid model ) . each model in this sequence can be regarded as a simplifying appoximation of its predecessor .
the plasma community has used particle - in - cell ( pic ) simulations as its standard first - principles plasma model .
it is an approximation of the vlasov / boltzmann model , which we take as the `` truth '' .
the vlasov model is the collisionless version of the boltzmann model .
collisionless versions of each model are hyperbolic and conserve entropy for smooth solutions , whereas collisional versions are diffusive and produce entropy .
the geospace environmental modeling ( gem ) magnetic reconnection challenge is a benchmark magnetic reconnection problem .
it was formulated to test the ability of plasma models to resolve fast magnetic reconnection in collisionless plasma .
the initial gem studies showed that pic simulations exhibit fast reconnection , whereas reconnection is much slower in mhd ( with simple resistivity ) @xcite .
we implemented five - moment and ten - moment two - fluid models and studied their ability to match published results of pic and vlasov simulations .
two - fluid models use gas - dynamics for each charged species .
these fluids are coupled to maxwell s equations by source terms .
hakim , loverich , and shumlak simulated the gem problem with a five - moment two - fluid model @xcite and hakim simulated the gem problem with a two - fluid model using 10 moments for ions and 5 moments for electrons @xcite , but we are unaware of any previous studies that simulate the gem problem with a 10-moment electron fluid . * boltzmann / vlasov model . *
the boltzmann equation asserts conservation of particle number density @xmath0 in phase space : @xmath1 here @xmath2 is ( proper ) velocity , ( where @xmath3 is the lorentz factor ) , @xmath4 is the acceleration due to the electric field @xmath5 and the magnetic field @xmath6 , and @xmath7 is a collision operator which operates on the function @xmath8 , where @xmath9 ranges over all species . the vlasov equation ( collisionless boltzmann equation ) asserts that @xmath10 .
the relations @xmath11 and @xmath12 couple the boltzmann equation to maxwell s equations @xmath13 * five - moment model . * generic physical equations for the gas - dynamic portion of the five - moment two - fluid model consist of conservation of mass and balance of momentum and energy for each species : @xmath14 where @xmath15 is the species index ( @xmath16 for ions , @xmath17 for electrons ) , @xmath18 is mass density , @xmath19 is fluid velocity , @xmath20 is gas - dynamic energy , @xmath21 is particle charge , @xmath22 is particle mass , and the species current is @xmath23 . for the pressure we assumed an isotropic monatomic gas : @xmath24 a linear isotropic entropy - respecting viscous stress closure is @xmath25 , where @xmath26 denotes the symmetric part of its argument tensor , @xmath27 is the identity tensor , and @xmath28 is the shear viscosity . in these five - moment simulations , however , we neglect all collisional effects .
so we neglect viscosity ( @xmath29 ) , heat flux ( @xmath30 ) , resistive drag force ( @xmath31 ) , resistive heating ( @xmath32 ) , and interspecies thermal equilibration ( @xmath33 ) .
to couple these equations to maxwell s equations we use the relations @xmath34 where @xmath35 is the charge density of each species .
* ten - moment model . * generic physical equations for the gas - dynamic portion of the ten - moment two - fluid model consist of conservation of mass and balance of momentum and energy tensor for each species : @xmath36 where @xmath37 is the energy tensor and @xmath38 is the pressure tensor .
a linear isotropic entropy - respecting isotropization closure is @xmath39 where @xmath40 denotes the trace of its argument tensor and for the isotropization period we used @xmath41 which attempts to generalize the braginskii closure ; for the gem problem this means that @xmath42 .
we neglect all other collisional terms : the heat flux tensors @xmath43 , the resistive drag forces @xmath44 , the frictional heating tensors @xmath45 , and the temperature equilibration tensors @xmath46 . for small viscosity ( or fast isotropization ) the viscosity
is related to the isotropization period by @xmath47 .
we set @xmath48 .
the ten - moment model offers the advantage of _ hyperbolic viscosity _ that is , viscosity can be implemented without numerically expensive diffusive terms .
the gem problem is posed on a rectangular domain with periodic boundary conditions in the horizontal direction and with conducting wall boundary conditions for the upper and lower boundaries .
the initial conditions are a harris sheet equilibrium perturbed by `` pinching '' to form an x - point .
* nondimensionalization . * the gem problem nondimensionalizes time by the ion gyrofrequency @xmath49 and the space scale by the ion inertial length @xmath50 , which is the distance traveled in an ion gyroperiod @xmath51 at the ion alfvn speed @xmath52 ( where @xmath53 is magnetic permeability ) . under this nondimensionalization
the model equations above remain unchanged with the exception that @xmath54 is replaced by @xmath55 ( where @xmath56 is now the speed of light divided by the ion alfvn speed )
. * model parameters . *
the gem problem specifies that the ion / electron mass ratio is @xmath57 and the initial temperature ratio is @xmath58 .
the speed of light is not specified ; we used the commonly used value of @xmath59 , chosen to be sufficiently high to exceed other wave speeds but computationally feasible . * computational domain .
* the computational domain is the rectangular domain @xmath60\times[-l_y/2,l_y/2]$ ] , where @xmath61 and @xmath62 .
the problem is symmetric under reflection across either the horizontal or vertical axis .
* boundary conditions . *
the domain is periodic in the @xmath63-axis .
the boundaries perpendicular to the @xmath64-axis are thermally insulating conducting wall boundaries .
a conducting wall boundary is a solid wall boundary ( with slip boundary conditions in the case of ideal plasma ) for the fluid variables , and the electric field at the boundary has no component parallel to the boundary .
we also assume that magnetic field runs parallel to and so does not penetrate the boundary ( this follows from ohm s law of ideal mhd , but we assume it holds generally ) .
so at the conducting wall boundaries @xmath65 * initial conditions .
* the initial conditions are a perturbed harris sheet equilibrium .
the unperturbed equilibrium is given by @xmath66 on top of this the magnetic field is perturbed by @xmath67 in the gem problem the initial condition constants are @xmath68
to simulate the ten - moment and five - moment systems we implemented a runge - kutta discontinuous galerkin solver with third - order accuracy in space and time on a cartesian mesh . to suppress oscillations , after each time stage we limited the solution in the characteristic variables of the cell average using a modification of krivodonova s method ( beginning with the coefficients of the highest - order legendre basis polynomials and descending to lower order if limiting occurs ) @xcite . to clean the magnetic field we used a correction potential @xmath69 in maxwell s equations , as suggested in @xcite : @xmath70 these equations imply a wave equation that propagates the divergence constraint error @xmath71 at the speed @xmath72 .
we used @xmath73 .
since the gem problem is symmetric , we imposed symmetry and solved the equations on the quarter domain @xmath74\times[0,l_y/2]$ ] .
we simulated the gem problem with ten - moment and five - moment models and compared the results with the vlasov simulations of @xcite and the pic simulations of @xcite . and the out - of - plane axis @xmath75 , opposite to the convention of @xcite . ]
their plots were made at a point in time when the flux through the positive @xmath63-axis approximately reaches 1 nondimensionalized unit .- axis is @xmath76 and the initial total flux through the positive @xmath77axis is @xmath78 .
so the percent reconnection at this time is @xmath79 . ]
this is shortly before the time when the reconnection rate peaks .
as measured against kinetic simulations the ten - moment model reconnects at about the correct rate and the five - moment model reconnects a bit too quickly , perhaps because in the five - moment model compression in the outflow direction automatically causes increased pressure in the perpendicular directions , opening up the outflow region and artificially increasing the rate of reconnection .
in contrast to the five - moment model the ten - moment model is capable of representing an anisotropic pressure tensor .
our plots of the ten - moment electron pressure tensor components look like somewhat smudged versions of the corresponding plots for the vlasov model .
-axis reached one nondimensionalized unit per model were @xmath80 ( our 10-moment ) @xmath81 ( our 5-moment ) , @xmath82 ( vlasov @xcite ) , @xmath83 ( pic @xcite ) , @xmath84 ( 10/5-moment @xcite ) , @xmath85 ( 5-moment @xcite ) and @xmath86 ( 5-moment @xcite ) .
, title="fig:",width=226,height=132 ] -axis reached one nondimensionalized unit per model were @xmath80 ( our 10-moment ) @xmath81 ( our 5-moment ) , @xmath82 ( vlasov @xcite ) , @xmath83 ( pic @xcite ) , @xmath84 ( 10/5-moment @xcite ) , @xmath85 ( 5-moment @xcite ) and @xmath86 ( 5-moment @xcite ) . ,
title="fig:",width=226,height=132 ] -axis .
these results compare well with plate 1 of @xcite and the magnetic field shown in fig . 2 of @xcite . ,
title="fig:",width=226,height=151 ] -axis .
these results compare well with plate 1 of @xcite and the magnetic field shown in fig . 2 of @xcite . , title="fig:",width=226,height=151 ] .
these look like smudged versions of the plots in fig . 5 of @xcite . , title="fig:",width=453,height=94 ] + .
these look like smudged versions of the plots in fig . 5 of @xcite . , title="fig:",width=453,height=94 ] + .
these look like smudged versions of the plots in fig . 5 of @xcite . , title="fig:",width=453,height=94 ] .
these look like smudged versions of the plots in fig .
6 of @xcite .
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these look like smudged versions of the plots in fig .
6 of @xcite .
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these look like smudged versions of the plots in fig .
6 of @xcite .
, title="fig:",width=453,height=94 ] j. birn , j.f .
drake , m.a .
shay , b.n .
rogers , r.e .
denton , m. hesse , m. kuznetsova , z.w .
ma , a. bhattacharjee , a. otto , and p.l .
geospace environmental modeling ( gem ) magnetic reconnection challenge .
, 106:37153719 ( 2001 ) . | arxiv |
Is there an example where interpreting reaction coordinate as time leads to an incorrect conclusion?
I have heard that we should not interpret the reaction coordinate in an energy diagram as time, but are there any situations in which we would arrive at an incorrect conclusion if we did so?
When I say interpreting reaction coordinate as time, I really mean as $\frac{\text{time so far}}{\text{total time for reaction}}$ (I would have written this instead of "time", but I'm not sure of a word or phrase for this).
Transition states are very short lived species, generally lasting less than a picosecond. At the single molecule level, crossing a transition state is a very fast event: it goes from reactants to products in less than a picosecond.
Some reactions are very slow because the probability of crossing the transition state is very low, but never because they spend a long time at the transition state. Thus, interpreting reaction coordinate as time is incorrect.
In a slow reaction, a small number of molecules will react early, but the majority will spend a long time in the reactants state, waiting to cross the transition state. If one could take a static picture of an ensemble of molecules, some would be in the reactants state, some would be in the products state, and it would be almost impossible to see any molecule at the transition state.
One of the oldest reactions to be understood in modern terms qualifies. Heat mercury in the presence of oxygen, the mercury is first oxidized only to be reduced again at higher temperature as the equilibrium constant shifts. The reaction coordinate, defined as the amount of mercury oxidized, doubles back as time advances in this nonisothetmal process.
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ghost imaging ( gi ) emerged two decades ago as a technique based on the correlated nature of both classical and quantum fields .
initially , ghost images were formed from two correlated light fields and two photodetectors : a high spatial - resolution detector used to record one light field which had not interacted with an object to be imaged , and a bucket detector without spatial resolution which was used to collect the light coming from the object . neither detector can produce an image on its own , but a ghost " image can be constructed by correlating the signals of these two detectors .
the first demonstration of ghost imaging ( gi ) @xcite utilized biphoton pairs which were produced by spontaneous parametric down conversion in a nonlinear crystal , hence the phenomenon was interpreted as the result of quantum entanglement of the photon pairs @xcite .
subsequently , further theoretical and experimental work showed that gi is also achievable with pseudo - thermal @xcite as well as true thermal light @xcite and can be explained with a classical statistical model @xcite .
later , it was realized that the purpose of the reference beam was merely to measure the field distribution at the object , so it could just as well be replaced by a single predetermined spatially modulated object beam plus the bucket ( single - pixel ) detector .
this modified technique was called computational gi by shapiro @xcite and demonstrated by bromberg et al . @xcite .
but a few months earlier , the same optical protocol had been proposed and demonstrated independently by baraniuk et al . , who combined it with the compressive sampling ( compressed sensing ) algorithm @xcite , and called it
single - pixel imaging via compressive sampling " @xcite .
the only difference between single - pixel compressed sensing ( cs ) imaging and computational gi was that the spatial modulator was placed behind the object instead of in front .
it is known that traditional gi reconstruction algorithms are linear while cs algorithms are nonlinear . in cs ,
optimization is applied to recover a signal from incomplete or noisy observations of the original signal through random projections , provided that the signal is sparse or compressive in some basis .
the application of cs in the field of imaging allows one to retrieve high resolution images from many fewer measurements than those established by the nyquist - shannon criterion .
recently , the gi community has employed cs to obtain compressed ghost images @xcite , greatly reducing both the acquisition time and the number of frames required .
these improvements have motivated an ongoing effort to implement technologies based on gi such as multispectral imaging @xcite , optical encryption @xcite , and most recently , adaptive compressive gi @xcite .
although gi and single - pixel compressive imaging were historically independent and developed in parallel with each other , both techniques promise a resource - efficient alternative to array detectors , permitting us to reduce operational problems involved in systems based on raster scanning .
however , practical random patterns sequentially fed into a dmd only have two values , 0 or 1 , corresponding to the @xmath0 angles at which the micromirrors are deflected , which is not the best range of values for compressive gi .
it is interesting to note that when both reflected beams from the dmd are used to reconstruct a ghost image , the corresponding frames are complementary .
accordingly , instead of wasting the 0 ( @xmath1 reflected ) beam we have developed a novel technique which we call complementary compressive imaging , that makes full use of both reflections to dramatically improve the image quality @xcite . on another note , some time ago luo et al .
@xcite reported a technique that they called correspondence imaging , in which a positive or negative image is retrieved by conditional averaging of the reference signals ; that is , only those reference data that correspond to positive or negative intensity fluctuations of the bucket signal are selected for simple averaging , without the need to multiply by the bucket detector intensity itself .
it seemed to defy intuition in that no direct second - order correlation calculation is performed , while compared with conventional gi the number of exposures used to reconstruct the images and consequently the computation time are greatly reduced .
further developments of this positive - negative image concept have been presented in many other papers @xcite . by alternately measuring the bucket values of a random binary pattern and its inverse , sun et al .
@xcite reconstructed a ghost image by correlating non - inverted patterns with the differential signals of the complementary illuminated pairs , and normalized the bucket signal with respect to the positive or negative intensity fluctuations averaged to 0 .
their method was essentially the same as that of correspondence imaging , but their gi bucket values were used as a series of weighting factors instead of just 0 and 1 .
their projected inverse patterns were only used in generating the differential bucket values and not in the correlation computation , so their scheme is not suitable for compressive gi , which is a nonlinear approach and needs a one - to - one relationship between the modulation patterns and measured values . moreover , it is very difficult to project black and white speckles onto tiny biological tissues by a projector .
to our knowledge , the only previous report on the use of gi in actual microscopy was based on entangled photon pairs , which is a complicated and expensive light source @xcite .
ghost imaging with a classical thermal source was studied in a two - arm microscope imaging system but it was only a theoretical simulation with a simple double - slit object @xcite .
recently , cs was also applied to microscopy @xcite ; in @xcite , studer et al . tested their system on a sample of fluorescent beads which were sparsely distributed .
in addition , they used binary patterns of a shifted and rescaled form @xmath2 where @xmath3 is a hadamard sequence , thus each entry of patterns is either 0 or 1 , still not the best range of values . in @xcite , radwell et al . proposed an adaptive " mode that provides the benefits of both high frame rate and high resolution , but still used hadamard patterns for image reconstruction of a simple silicon cmos chip
. here , as an alternative to complementary measurements in both reflection arms as in @xcite ,
a prototype single - pixel microscope with complementary modulation is presented .
it can not only image complex gray samples but also produce very satisfactory image quality , more than an order of magnitude better than traditional compressive imaging .
moreover , since only one reflection direction of the dmd is used , the other reflection arm is left open for future infrared light simultaneous sampling ( which has just been demonstrated by radwell et al .
@xcite ) . on the basis of our former work @xcite
, we have extended our complementary compressive imaging technique to the imaging of real biological samples using an ordinary microscope s own illumination lamp . in our proof - of - principle experiment ,
the object s image is projected onto a dmd , which is encoded with randomly modulated array patterns alternated with their inverse ( complementary ) patterns .
moreover , we use only one reflection arm with a single - pixel ultra - weak light detector rather than the two detectors in @xcite , leaving room for future simultaneous infrared light detection in the other arm . through our method ,
complex gray - scale images of the mouthparts of a female mosquito have been reconstructed with far fewer measurements and a performance more than an order of magnitude better than that of traditional cs , opening exciting prospects for the important field of microscopic imaging .
the experimental apparatus is illustrated in fig .
[ fig : setup ] .
the thermal light from a halogen lamp illuminates the sample table from overhead with an ordinary incandescent lamp ( a noncoherent thermal source ) .
light from the object passes vertically down through the objective , and after reaching a flippable beam splitter may be viewed directly through the eyepiece or transmitted by various mirrors and lenses to the dmd .
a @xmath4 magnification is achievable with just the objective , which has a numerical aperture of 0.25 .
the dmd consists of @xmath5 micro - mirrors each of size @xmath6 .
each mirror rotates about a hinge and can be switched between two positions oriented at @xmath7 or @xmath8 with respect to the plane of the dmd ; the @xmath7 position corresponds to bright pixels 1 , and inversely , @xmath8 to dark pixels 0 . the modulation frequency of the dmd can reach 32.5 khz . a photomultiplier tube ( pmt )
( hamamatsu h7468 - 20 ) is used as the bucket ( single - pixel ) detector for collecting the total light intensity reflected from the dmd , with some neutral density filters in front for suitable attenuation .
therefore , our proof - of - principle single - pixel microscopic imaging experiment is performed under ultra - weak light conditions where ordinary microscopy photography would be impossible .
generally , in biological microscopy , the object is a fluorescing sample like cells , tissues and beads , the light from which is extremely weak .
our sample consisted of the mouthparts of a female mosquito , of about @xmath9 in size . in order to show what the object is and to make sure the image is clear , we first took a photograph of the mosquito sample ( as illustrated in the upper left corner of fig .
[ fig : setup ] ) as a reference image directly in front of the eyepiece of the microscope with an ordinary charge coupled device ( ccd ) monitor and a common flippable beam splitter , under bright illumination . in our configuration
the size of the image to be reconstructed is @xmath5 pixels , equal to that of the dmd .
however , the time consumed by cs increases exponentially with the dimensions , so to recover such a large image we performed a row - scanning strategy : the dmd was activated row by row and the same number of complementary exposures were taken for each row . since the light source can be considered to be stable within two reasonably short modulation time intervals , we modulated the complementary frame pairs of each row alternately .
this was repeated until all rows had been measured .
then we calculated the differential values of adjacent elements ( in a one - to - one complementary relationship ) of the bucket signal with odd and even index numbers , corresponding to complementary differential frames .
after all rows had been reconstructed , the whole image was retrieved via the image mosaic method .
in conventional gi , an image of pixel size @xmath10 can be acquired by correlating the reference frame intensities @xmath11 with the bucket detector signal @xmath12 : @xmath13 where @xmath14 is the average operator , and @xmath15 denotes the spatial position in the reference detector frames . each bucket detector value can be defined as @xmath16 where @xmath17 , @xmath18 denote the row and column indices , respectively , @xmath19 represents the intensity transmission function of the object , and @xmath20 is the area of the beam . in compressive gi , we can flatten the two - dimensional image into a one - dimensional column vector , and denote it by @xmath21 of length @xmath22 , where @xmath23 .
each pattern of the dmd can also be reshaped into a row vector , and then @xmath24 such vectors re - arranged into a measurement matrix @xmath25 of size @xmath26 . now
the sequence of bucket values is also given as a column vector @xmath27 of size @xmath28 , thus the problem can be described by the set of linear equations : @xmath29 where @xmath30 of size @xmath28 denotes the noise .
when @xmath31 , these equations can be easily solved by various iterative methods , such as lower upper decomposition , gauss - jordan elimination , cholesky decomposition , or singular value decomposition . however , as the image size increases , the computational overhead grows rapidly .
it is known that a natural image generally has a sparse representation in a certain basis @xmath32 ( e.g. haar wavelet basis , discrete cosine transform basis , or fourier transform basis ) .
this prior knowledge is very helpful for addressing an ill - conditioned problem where the number of measurements is fewer than the total number of pixels @xmath22 , and for reducing the number of measurements required for the image acquisition . here
we expand @xmath21 in an orthogonal basis @xmath33 $ ] as follows : @xmath34 where @xmath35 of size @xmath36 is the coefficient sequence of @xmath21 .
we say that @xmath35 is @xmath37-sparse if @xmath38 .
then the problem becomes @xmath39 for faithful image reconstruction , rows of @xmath25 should be incoherent with the sparse basis .
it is found that a completely random matrix @xmath25 works well , from which accurate recovery is possible by convex optimization @xcite : @xmath40 where @xmath41 is a constant scalar weighting the relative strength of the two terms , and @xmath42 stands for @xmath43 norm defined as @xmath44 .
the first term is small when the optimal @xmath35 is consistent with eq .
( [ eq:5 ] ) within a small error .
the second term is small when @xmath35 is sparse .
recent research @xcite has proved that the use of total variation ( tv ) regularization instead of the @xmath45 term in cs problems gives a sharper recovered image by preserving the edges or boundaries more accurately , and the gradient of an image is generally sparse as well .
therefore , we use the tval3 solver @xcite here . according to the method proposed by sun et al .
@xcite , ghost images can be retrieved by correlating differential signals @xmath46 and non - inverted patterns @xmath47 .
that is , @xmath48 .
the differential bucket signal in the second - order correlation form can be viewed as weighting factors , which indirectly gives the correlation coefficient between @xmath47 and the object ( i.e. , @xmath49 and @xmath50 indicate a positive and a negative linear relationship , respectively , and @xmath51 means no correlation ) , thus their method has a performance somewhat better than traditional second - order correlation but actually much poorer than that of compressive gi with the same number of measurements .
although the problem to be solved whether using intensity correlation or cs nonlinear algorithms is the same , the former correlation fails to work in cs because it destroys a precise correspondence relationship .
we now consider the complementary sampling scheme proposed in our previous work @xcite .
since each complementary frame pair appears alternately , the odd and the even subscripts constitute two supporting mutually related sets : @xmath52 , and @xmath53 .
we denote the measured bucket signal and the measurement matrix used as @xmath54 and @xmath55 , respectively , then the complementary differential bucket signal is defined as @xmath56 here , @xmath27 decreases the variance of the independent and identically distributed noise by a half @xcite .
accordingly , the complementary differential frames can be written as @xmath57 where the inverse frames @xmath58 , @xmath59 stand for an array of all @xmath60 , and we have let @xmath61 and @xmath62 denote the submatrix of @xmath55 that contains all the columns corresponding to the support sets @xmath63 and @xmath64 . notice that @xmath65 and @xmath66 on the dmd are binary matrices consisting of the two values 0 or 1 , and thus @xmath25 is a @xmath67 binary matrix , which generates the positive - negative " light modulation .
then eq .
( [ eq:5 ] ) can be rewritten as @xmath68 by utilising this technique , we have reconstructed the image of the mouthparts of a female mosquito , as pictured in fig .
[ fig : expresult](a ) , in which even the flagellum , clavola , upper and lower jaws , and labium of the mouthparts can be seen clearly . for comparison
, we also show the image recovered via traditional cs ( see fig .
[ fig : expresult](b ) ) with the same total sampling rate of 50 % ( that is , complementary cs samples 256 pattern pairs ( i.e. , 512 patterns in total ) for each row of length 1024 , compared to 512 patterns for conventional cs ) . from the experimental results , we can see that the image quality of our new method is much better than that of conventional cs .
in our earlier work @xcite , we already proved by simulation that the total number of measurements required in the two - detector complementary sampling scheme is much smaller than that in traditional cs methods for the same mean square error ( mse ) value , although the former needs to measure the signals in both reflection arms of the dmd .
moreover , it was also demonstrated that the computation time is shorter than that of traditional cs . as the system proposed in this paper
is an extension of our previous scheme to the microscopic regime but with only one detector arm , it embodies all the same advantages .
since the modulation frequency used here is 450 hz and the total number of measurements is the same , the total acquisition time for both complementary cs and conventional cs is altogether 14.56 minutes .
however , for the same image quality , conventional cs will require a significant increase in the number of exposures and consequently measurement time .
furthermore , an added bonus is the robustness of complementary cs against any instability of the light output from the lamp of an actual microscopic imaging system , which would affect the bucket detector signal @xmath54 . to simulate the deleterious effect of unstable illumination , we programmed the dmd such that the central row ( row 384 ) displayed 616 random patterns repetitively , as a result of which the measured bucket detector signal showed corresponding periodic variations ( see fig .
[ fig : analysis](a ) ) .
this instability would result in poor image quality with conventional cs .
however , by the pairwise subtraction algorithm within each complementary pair , the bucket detector values are converted into a positive - negative " intensity distribution vector with a mean of @xmath69 0 , as shown in fig .
[ fig : analysis](b ) , thus compensating for any undesirable fluctuations of the average illumination intensity . to obtain a more quantitative measure of the reconstructed image quality , the peak signal - to - noise ratio ( psnr )
is defined here as a figure of merit : @xmath70 where @xmath71 ^ 2 .
\label{eq:11}\end{aligned}\ ] ] this mse describes the distance squared between the reconstructed image @xmath72 and the original image @xmath73 for all @xmath10 pixels .
naturally , the larger the psnr value is , the better the quality of the image recovered . in fig .
[ fig : psnrcurve ] the psnr values of complementary cs and conventional cs are plotted as a function of the total sampling rate , which is defined as the ratio between the total number of measurements and the length of the image signal . as shown in the figure , ( yellow circles : complementary cs , pink diamonds : conventional cs ) , for both methods the image quality increases with the sampling rate , tending to saturation at a high level .
it is clearly visible that the image quality of complementary cs is more than an order of magnitude better than that of conventional cs with the same total sampling rate , i.e. , the number of measurements is significantly reduced for the same image quality .
the maximum difference in the psnr is more than 15 db , i.e. , corresponding to a maximum mse difference of about 32 .
since the values of @xmath65 and @xmath66 all consist of either 0 or 1 , and obey the bernoulli distribution , the mean of both matrices is always close to 0.5 .
the impact of the background signal @xmath74 ( which can also be viewed as the background noise ) on image quality should not be neglected . indeed , our eq .
( [ eq:9 ] ) subtracts this background term and gives a better performance than eq .
( [ eq:5 ] ) .
moreover , the mean of @xmath25 is close to 0 , which in fact helps to pick out useful information from the bucket signal .
another source of noise which we should consider is the dmd . as illustrated in fig .
[ fig : dmd ] , the random patterns are only encoded onto the activated area @xmath75 of the dmd , while all the other micromirrors in the remaining region @xmath76 are in the @xmath1 position . the gaps between adjacent micromirrors and gaps incurred during flipping of the micromirrors which expose the metal surface beneath will incur some random noise , including mirror - like and diffuse reflections .
the former will not be reflected into the direction of detection and so can be neglected . however , the noise from dark pixels in area @xmath76 and from gaps generated by micromirror flipping within the image area is worthy of attention . to quantify this noise , we need to add the following extra eight measurements : @xmath77 where @xmath75
, @xmath76 denote the signals from modulated and the nonactive regions of the dmd , and the subscripts @xmath78 " and @xmath79 " denote the states when all micromirrors are aligned in the @xmath80 or @xmath1 positions , respectively . the superscript
@xmath81 " means that the object lies within the detector beam path , otherwise it is outside
. here @xmath82 are the corresponding measured values of the eight equations . by solving these equations
, we can easily calculate @xmath83 , @xmath84 , @xmath85 and @xmath86 .
considering the dark noise @xmath87 of the pmt , we can rewrite eq .
( [ eq:5 ] ) as @xmath88 where @xmath89 denotes the total intensity transmission of the object .
sinse the dmd pixels are randomly modulated , only half of the light flux in area @xmath75 is detected in each exposure , so we only need discuss the noise in half of the ( object s ) transparent part . except for @xmath87 which is a variable ,
the other two terms ( @xmath83 and @xmath90 ) in the noise @xmath30 are all constants , and thus can be subtracted .
however , even after these two items are subtracted , the background noise @xmath91 mentioned above still plays a primary role in image degradation and the image quality is not expected to be improved dramatically . since the dark noise is independently and identically distributed in both @xmath92 and @xmath93 , complementary cs can not only decrease the variance of the dark noise by half but also remove the impact of the other two kinds of noise ( @xmath83 and @xmath90 ) , via eq .
( [ eq:9 ] ) .
although the complementary differential bucket signals seem to be a subtracted and rescaled version of those in conventional cs imaging , our method actually averages the variance of the noise , thus significantly improving the snr in the measurement process .
in summary , we have proposed and experimentally demonstrated a single - pixel single - arm dmd - based compressive ghost microscopy system , based on direct complementary modulation of the dmd . in order to incorporate the microscope into this system , the image is directly focused onto the dmd plane , rather than using structured illumination by a digital projector or two - arm sampling of traditional gi .
the mouthparts of a female mosquito have been successfully imaged and identified .
an image quality more than an order of magnitude better than that obtained by conventional cs with the same total sampling rate has been realized , and moreover , the system is very robust against intensity instabilities of the illumination source , while imaging is still achievable under very weak light conditions .
compared with the @xmath94 double - arm detection scheme in our previous work @xcite , it allows room for future simultaneous near - infrared light detection in the other reflection arm .
our scheme should open exciting prospects for microscopy in the biosciences and material sciences , notably for biological imaging of sparse fluorescent objects such as cells and tissues .
* note : * here it may be interesting to recall the submission history of our paper .
we first submitted our manuscript to appl .
i d : l14 - 04737 ) on 25 may 2014 .
the editors told us that it did not meet the timeliness requirement for rapid publication in their journal , so we submitted the manuscript to opt .
express ( doc .
i d : 213211 ) on 31 may 2014 .
we received the first review decision on 30 june 2014 , which was rejection on the grounds that the earliest idea of using a dmd instead of an slm in computational ghost imaging was reported in the paper by sun et al .
@xcite , and the same method of using opposite light pattern pairs in another conference paper by sun et al .
@xcite , where they acquired the differential signals of each illumination pair for correlation calculation , rather than absolute signals .
actually , the use of a dmd instead of an slm in computational gi is nothing new and was reported in many papers long before sun s , e.g. @xcite .
in addition , as mentioned in introduction , sun s method was essentially the same as that of correspondence imaging " , first proposed by luo et al . in @xcite , but their gi bucket values were used as a series of weighting factors instead of just 0 and 1 .
we then modified the content of our manuscript and submitted it to optics letters ( doc .
i d : 216782 ) on 10 july 2014 .
we received the first manuscript decision on 25 july 2014 .
this time , a referee recommended that we should explain more clearly how and why the complementary pattern strategy is better than prior work on the linear reconstruction of images like in traditional gi , or the nonlinear approach of single - pixel imaging . on this advice , we added substantially more content to our manuscript , which then greatly exceeded the length restrictions of optics letters , so we once again submitted it to optics express ( doc .
i d : 224607 ) on 7 oct 2014 .
we received the first decision on 28 oct 2014 , but strongly disagreed with the reviewer s comments and appealed for another review , which was granted on 5 nov 2014 .
we received the review decision on 7 jan 2015 .
the new reviewer suggest that the manuscript can be published only after we clear up the picture and the presentation of ghost imaging " , and present it as the compressive imaging aspect only .
however , we think that the only difference between single - pixel compressive imaging @xcite and computational gi @xcite was that the spatial modulator was placed behind the object instead of in front .
furthermore , the gi community has already employed cs to obtain compressed ghost images ( see in @xcite , opt .
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most intriguingly , the cs community also developed single - pixel compressive architecture based on an active illumination concept , as demonstrated in @xcite and appl .
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i.e. taking the measurement matrix to be full rank , this imaging scheme turns into a mechanism named multiplexed illumination ( in : proc .
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for example , in hadamard - multiplexed illumination , about half of the light sources operate simultaneously , creating brighter , clearer captured images . in fact , the mathematical models of single - pixel compressive imaging , computational gi or multiplexed illumination are the same @xcite , only with the change of reconstruction algorithms , which will in turn result in the difference of the number of measurements . although gi , single - pixel compressive imaging and multiplexed illumination were historically independent and developed in parallel with each other , these techniques promise a resource - efficient alternative to array detectors , permitting us to reduce operational problems involved in systems based on raster scanning .
besides , padgett s group should be congratulated on quickly realizing the dual infrared and visible microscope system , as described in @xcite .
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Clinton L. Christian
November 30, 1920 - October 9, 2017
Clinton Lee Christian, 96, was born November 30, 1920 in Lafayette, IN. He passed away October 9, 2017 after a brief illness. For the past 5 years, Clint resided at Forest Pines retirement center in Columbia. Clint's mother(Jesse) died in childbirth. His father (Lee) placed him in an orphanage until he was 13. Despite these disadvantages, Clint graduated from Jefferson High school where he lettered in football and basketball. Five days after Pearl Harbor, Clint joined the Army Air Corps serving with distinction in India and China. He was promoted to Staff Sergeant and was the recipient of the Bronze Star among other awards. After the war Clint married the late Loretta Kruk of South Bend, IN. They had two sons, James (Jean) and Christopher of Elkhart, IN. After Loretta passed away he married the late Betty Conklin whom he met while they were both employed with Indiana Bell Telephone. The family wishes to extend thanks to the staff at Forest Pines and to Clint's caregivers-- Deborah, Angela, and Mary. Final arrangements are pending with Temples-Halloran Funeral Home handling the details.
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it was first pointed out by janak that for a two - dimensional electron system ( 2des ) in a static magnetic field the exchange interaction acts like an effective magnetic field ( in addition to the applied field ) so that the zeeman energy splitting is enhanced .
@xcite recently , the zeeman splitting and spin susceptibility of interacting 2d carrier systems have been a subject of renewed interest , @xcite fueled by the promise of a paramagnetic to ferromagnetic ground state transition at very low densities , @xcite and the possibility that the spin polarization is related to the apparent metal - insulator transition in dilute 2d systems .
@xcite experiments have mostly focused on determining the spin susceptibility from magneto - transport , @xcite and magnetization @xcite measurements .
the results generally show that the spin susceptibility of 2dess in different materials , e.g. , si , @xcite gaas , @xcite and alas @xcite increases as the density is reduced , one report @xcite even suggesting a ferromagnetic instability at the lowest densities . lately , the spin polarization of gaas 2d _ hole _ systems ( 2dhss ) has become the subject of intensive research @xcite because the holes have a larger effective mass ( than electrons ) so that they can be made effectively more dilute while maintaining high quality .
furthermore , the spin polarization of holes is important in the context of ferromagnetic semiconductors such as gamnas where it is known that the ferromagnetism is mediated by the itinerant valence band holes .
@xcite we show here that the spin susceptibility of 2dhss depends dramatically on the shape of the confining potential .
moreover , we find that , in contrast to their 2d electron counterparts , dilute 2dhss exhibit no significant enhancement of the spin susceptibility as compared with calculations which neglect exchange - correlation .
@xcite we will argue that this surprising behavior is related to the holes band structure and the fact they have effective spin @xmath0 rather than @xmath1 which is the case for electrons .
four samples from different wafers , including two gaas / algaas heterojunctions and two gaas quantum wells ( qws ) flanked by algaas barriers , were investigated in this study ( table [ tab : samples ] ) .
depending on their substrate orientation and carrier type , our samples were either be - doped ( samples h , q1 ) or si - doped ( q2 , a ) .
all samples were fitted with metal front and back gates to control their density as well as the electric field perpendicular to the 2d systems .
we made measurements in @xmath2he or dilution refrigerators down to a temperature @xmath3 k and in magnetic fields up to 25 t. 0.5em * 6c sample & carriers & structure & substrate & @xmath4 & @xmath5 + h & holes & heterojunction & ( 001 ) & @xmath6 & @xmath7 + q1 & holes & 150 wide qw & ( 001 ) & @xmath8 & @xmath9 + q2 & holes & 200 wide qw & ( 113)a & @xmath10 & @xmath11 + a & electrons & heterojunction & ( 001 ) & @xmath12 & @xmath13 + @xmath14@xmath5 for @xmath15 $ ] . for @xmath16
$ ] we have @xmath17 m@xmath18/vs .
in fig . [ fig : het - qw](a ) we show the longitudinal resistivity @xmath19 versus in - plane magnetic field @xmath20 for samples h and q1 both measured at a density of @xmath21 @xmath22 .
the data shows a positive magnetoresistance with a marked change in functional form above the magnetic field @xmath23 that reflects the complete depopulation of the minority spin subband .
@xcite in fig .
[ fig : het - qw](a ) @xmath24 is marked by arrows .
remarkably , the field @xmath23 depends greatly on the shape of the confining potential .
indeed , we have @xmath25 t for sample h and @xmath26 t for sample q1 , even though the data were taken at the _ same _ density . ( a ) longitudinal resistivity @xmath19 versus in - plane magnetic field @xmath20 measured at @xmath27 k for 2d hole samples , h and q1 , at the same density @xmath28 @xmath22 . the depopulation fields @xmath24 are marked by arrows .
( b ) calculated density @xmath29 in the minority spin subband of samples h and q1 as a function of @xmath20 .
( c ) measured ( squares ) and calculated ( solid line ) depopulation field @xmath24 versus change @xmath30 of the electric field in sample h for constant density @xmath31 @xmath22 . ] in fig .
[ fig : het - qw](c ) we show @xmath24 in sample h when the electric field @xmath32 across the junction is varied by means of front and back gates such that @xmath4 is kept constant at @xmath33 @xmath22 .
the field @xmath24 increases significantly with increasing @xmath32 . in fig .
[ fig : bd](a ) we show the measured @xmath24 versus @xmath4 for sample h. the values of @xmath24 depend rather sensitively on whether @xmath4 is changed by means of a front or back gate . measured ( symbols ) and calculated ( lines ) depopulation field @xmath24 as a function of @xmath4 for samples ( a ) h and ( b ) q2
. in ( a ) , for the solid line and squares ( dashed line and circles ) @xmath4 was varied via a back ( front ) gate . in
( b ) the different symbols refer to @xmath34 $ ] and @xmath35 $ ] as indicated .
the upper horizontal axes show the calculated density paramater @xmath36 for the corresponding @xmath4 .
in ( a ) we used @xmath37 for the front gate . ]
in order to explain the experimental results of figs . [ fig : het - qw ] and [ fig : bd ] we have performed parameter - free calculations in the multiband envelope - function and self - consistent hartree approximations for the quasi-2d system .
@xcite figure [ fig : het - qw](b ) shows the calculated density @xmath29 in the minority spin subband as a function of @xmath20 .
the lines in figs .
[ fig : het - qw](c ) and [ fig : bd ] show the calculated @xmath24 for the corresponding experiments . @xcite the calculations reproduce the different behavior of samples h and q1 in satisfactory agreement with experiment . as we discuss in the next section , the close agreement between the experimental and calculated @xmath24 in figs .
[ fig : het - qw ] and [ fig : bd](a ) is very surprising because the calculations do not take exchange - correlation effects into account .
such effects are indeed dominant for 2d _ electron _ systems @xcite that are as dilute as the 2dhss of figs .
[ fig : het - qw ] and [ fig : bd](a ) . before elaborating on this aspect of our results , however , we first discuss the remarkably strong dependence of @xmath24 on the confining potential . for an ideal , strictly 2d system with effective mass @xmath38 and effective @xmath39 factor @xmath40 we have @xmath41 independent of the shape of the confining potential . to understand the surprising results in figs .
[ fig : het - qw ] and [ fig : bd ] we will first concentrate on the zeeman splitting which gives rise to the dominant contribution of the confinement dependence of @xmath24 in 2dhss . then we discuss the effect of @xmath20 on the orbital motion .
unlike electrons in the conduction band that have spin @xmath42 , holes in the uppermost valence band are characterized by an effective spin @xmath43 ( ref . ) .
subband quantization in 2dhss yields a quantization of angular momentum with @xmath44 component @xmath45 for the heavy holes ( hhs ) and @xmath46 for the light holes ( lhs ) . in our samples ,
only the lowest hh subband is occupied .
the quantization axis of angular momentum that is enforced by hh - lh splitting points perpendicular to the 2d plane .
the zeeman energy splitting due to @xmath20 thus competes with the hh - lh splitting and it is well - known that the @xmath20-linear zeeman splitting of hh states is suppressed . @xcite
[ the simple model of ref .
yields @xmath47 t for the systems in fig .
[ fig : het - qw](a ) . ] in the following we will discuss why the depopulation fields @xmath24 observed in real 2dhss are much smaller than what these arguments suggest .
the dispersion of hh states is known to be highly nonparabolic as a consequence of hh - lh coupling .
@xcite therefore , the suppression of zeeman splitting linear in @xmath20 is merely the lowest - order effect in a taylor expansion of the spin - split dispersion @xmath48 of hh states as a function of the ( canonical ) wave vector @xmath49 , @xmath20 , and spin index @xmath50 .
mixed higher - order terms proportional to @xmath20 and @xmath49 give rise to an average zeeman splitting of the occupied hole states which is approximately linear in @xmath20 .
thus we find that @xmath24 is generally much smaller than the value one would expect if the @xmath20-linear zeeman splitting were suppressed .
this is also consistent with previous experimental data for 2dhss that were interpreted ignoring completely the suppression of @xmath20-linear zeeman splitting in hh systems .
@xcite now we can understand why the zeeman energy splitting in 2dhss depends sensitively on the shape of the confining potential .
the mixed higher - order terms that are responsible for the zeeman energy splitting @xmath51 of hh systems compete with the hh - lh splitting .
the latter depends sensitively on the shape of the confining potential so that we have here a tool to tune @xmath51 of 2dhss . in narrow quasi-2d hh systems
we have a large hh - lh splitting so that the zeeman energy splitting is reduced , giving rise to a large @xmath24 .
we get a large @xmath51 ( a small @xmath24 ) in wide systems
. we can define @xmath52 as the energy difference between the fermi energy and the subband edge at @xmath24 . in the wide heterojunction of fig .
[ fig : het - qw](b ) , the calculated @xmath53 is @xmath54 mev , significantly larger than @xmath55 mev in the narrower qw , despite the smaller value of @xmath24 in the heterojunction .
similarly , the increase of @xmath24 with increasing @xmath30 in fig .
[ fig : het - qw](c ) reflects the change of the hh - lh splitting in the system .
next we discuss the effect of @xmath20 on the orbital motion .
in general , @xcite the mass of the particles in quasi-2d systems increases as a function of @xmath20 which reflects the fact that , ultimately , for large @xmath20 resulting in a magnetic length comparable to the width of the quasi-2d system the particle states become dispersionless landau levels . obviously , this effect depends on the thickness of the quasi-2d system and it has been shown that @xmath24 in wide quasi-2d _ electron _ systems is much smaller than @xmath24 in narrow 2dess .
@xcite we will argue next that the mass enhancement does not explain , however , the results in figs .
[ fig : het - qw ] and [ fig : bd](a ) .
our numerical calculations show , in agreement with the 2dess results , @xcite that the mass enhancement at small @xmath20 is smaller in the qw than in the heterojunction .
however , @xmath38 in 2dhss increases highly nonlinearly as a function of @xmath20 which is particularly important for the qw with the larger @xmath24 .
thus we find that at @xmath24 the mass enhancement in the narrower 2dhs of the qw is larger than in the wide 2dhs of the heterojunction .
we note that at @xmath24 the mean kinetic energy equals approximately half the zeeman energy splitting @xmath52 so that for fig .
[ fig : het - qw](b ) the mass enhancement can be inferred from the @xmath56 values quoted above [ see also eq . ( [ eq : avmass ] ) below ] .
the anomalous enhancement of @xmath38 at @xmath24 with decreasing width of the quasi-2d hh system depends sensitively on the system parameters such as the density and the shape of the confining potential . for the paramteres in fig .
[ fig : het - qw](c ) , @xmath38 at @xmath24 is approximately independent of @xmath30 ( despite the significant change of @xmath24 ) , i.e. , the increase of @xmath24 with @xmath30 is essentially only due to the decrease of the zeeman splitting discussed above . for about twice the largest field @xmath57 we could reach
experimentally one enters the regime when @xmath38 at @xmath24 starts to increase with @xmath30 . a most remarkable aspect of the results in figs .
[ fig : het - qw ] and [ fig : bd](a ) is the reasonable _ quantitative _ agreement between the experimental data and the calculations .
this is particularly puzzling because many - particle effects beyond the hartree approximation ( i.e. , exchange - correlation effects ) were not taken into account .
this is in sharp contrast to the case of dilute 2dess for which it is known that exchange - correlation significantly increases the spin susceptibility when @xmath4 is reduced .
@xcite to quantify this point we show in fig . [
fig : elrat ] the ratio @xmath58 of the depopulation field @xmath59 , calculated neglecting exchange - correlation , to the experimentally measured field @xmath60 for a 2des ( squares ) @xcite and the 2dhs ( circles ) in sample h. the ratio thus reflects the enhancement of the spin susceptibility at @xmath24 due to exchange - correlation .
our results are plotted as a function of the dimensionless density parameter @xmath36 defined as the average interparticle spacing measured in units of the effective bohr radius @xmath61 , @xmath62 .
ratio @xmath58 of the depopulation field @xmath59 calculated neglecting exchange - correlation to the measured field @xmath60 for a 2des ( squares ) and a 2dhs ( circles ) in gaas ( 001 ) heterojunctions plotted versus the density parameter @xmath36 . in both cases ,
@xmath4 was varied via a front gate . for electrons ,
the solid line shows the ratio @xmath63 , where @xmath64 was calculated taking into account exchange - correlation .
@xcite ] for the 2des in fig .
[ fig : elrat ] the ratio @xmath65 is between 2 and 4 and , as expected , it increases with @xmath36 .
we also remark that for electrons the experimentally observed reduction of @xmath24 is in reasonable quantitative agreement with numerical calculations that take exchange - correlation into account .
to illustrate this point , the solid line in fig .
[ fig : elrat ] shows the ratio @xmath66 , where @xmath64 was calculated in the framework of spin - density - functional theory using a parameterization of the polarization - dependent exchange - correlation potential that was recently obtained by means of quantum monte carlo calculations .
@xcite for the 2dhs , on the other hand , the expected enhancement of the spin susceptibility and @xmath65 ratio is conspicuously absent in fig .
[ fig : elrat ] .
note that , because of their larger effective mass compared to gaas electrons ( @xmath67 compared to @xmath68 ; here @xmath38 is given in units of the free - electron mass ) , 2dhss have significantly larger @xmath36 and are thus effectively much more dilute .
nonetheless , the ratio @xmath65 remains close to unity up to the largest values of @xmath36 where a greater than ten - fold enhancement is expected . before discussing possible reasons for this anomalous behavior of 2dhss , we make remarks regarding the effective mass @xmath38 which enters @xmath61 and thus determines @xmath36 . for holes ,
@xmath38 is not uniquely defined . as discussed above ,
the hh dispersions are typically nonparabolic , meaning that @xmath38 depends on energy and therefore on @xmath4 and the confinement potential . moreover , the hh systems have a large rashba and dresselhaus spin splitting at @xmath69 ( ref . ) , leading to two energy versus wavevector ( @xmath49 ) dispersions with different curvatures and effective masses @xmath70 and @xmath71 .
commonly , values of @xmath38 between about 0.2 and 0.4 are used for holes in gaas .
@xcite here we adopt a simple definition for an average effective mass @xmath72 : @xmath73 where @xmath74 is the mean kinetic energy per particle .
figure [ fig : bdata](a ) shows the calculated density parameter @xmath36 in sample h , when @xmath4 is changed by means of a front or back gate .
note that for a single , parabolic dispersion with an effective mass @xmath38 , the mass @xmath72 as defined in eq .
( [ eq : avmass ] ) properly reduces to @xmath38 and is independent of @xmath4 . for the 2dhs ,
on the other hand , @xmath72 in general depends sensitively not only on @xmath4 but also on the system s parameters such as the thickness of the 2dhs and on the applied electric and magnetic fields , as discussed above .
if we take into account rashba and dresselhaus spin splitting , @xcite then we get , similar to eq .
( [ eq : avmass ] ) , effective masses @xmath75 for each spin subband . to illustrate this effect
, we show @xmath75 for sample h in fig .
[ fig : bdata](b ) .
we emphasize that the main conclusion of our work , namely the lack of enhancement of the spin susceptibility with increasing diluteness , is not affected by the specific values of @xmath38 used to define @xmath36 : it is clear in fig .
[ fig : elrat ] that if @xmath36 were changed by a factor of 2 or 3 , there would still exist a large discrepancy between the experimental hole data and the expected enhancement . calculated density parameter @xmath36 , average effective mass @xmath75 , normalized dipole and octupole moments @xcite versus @xmath4 for samples h and q2 . line styles have the same meaning as in fig .
[ fig : bd ] . ]
why do dilute 2dhss _ not _ show a significant enhancement of the spin susceptibility ? using a recently developed multipole expansion of the spin density matrix @xcite
we argue in the remainder of this paper that the @xmath0 hole spin is the likely culprit . for 2dess with spin @xmath42
it is well - known that the mean coulomb energy @xmath76 per particle can be completely characterized using @xmath4 and ( the magnitude of ) the spin polarization @xmath77 as independent parameters .
@xcite this is because the @xmath78 spin density matrix of spin @xmath42 systems can be decomposed into four independent terms : @xmath4 ( a monopole ) and the three components of the spin polarization vector @xmath77 ( a dipole ) .
@xcite in the hartree - fock ( hf ) approximation , the direct part of the coulomb energy @xmath79 cancels the potential of the positive background so that only the exchange term @xmath80 remains , @xcite @xmath81 .\ ] ] the coulomb energy @xmath82 is thus proportional to @xmath83 .
higher order terms in a series expansion for @xmath84 of 2dess were calculated in ref . .
@xmath76 was calculated numerically in , e.g. , refs . and .
the @xmath85 spin density matrix of @xmath0 2dhss , on the other hand , can be decomposed into four multipoles , where the monopole is the density @xmath4 , the dipole corresponds to the spin polarization at @xmath86 , the quadrupole reflects the hh - lh splitting , and the octupole is a unique feature of @xmath0 hole systems at @xmath86 ( ref . ) . for sample h ,
the normalized dipole and octupole at @xmath24 are shown in figs .
[ fig : bdata](c ) and ( d ) ( ref . ) . unlike 2dess
, the dipole at @xmath24 is much smaller than unity , i.e. , despite the fact that only one spin subband is occupied at @xmath24 , the system is only weakly spin polarized .
this result @xcite is an immediate consequence of the suppression of @xmath20-linear zeeman splitting @xcite discussed above .
the octupole can be interpreted as a new `` spin degree of freedom '' of spin @xmath43 hole systems at @xmath86 which does not exist for the more familiar case of spin @xmath42 electron systems . when the spin polarization is suppressed for an in - plane magnetic field ,
the 2d hh systems aquire instead a large octupole moment , @xcite as visible in fig .
[ fig : bdata](d ) .
the quadrupole is always close to unity because the hh - lh mixing is small in the systems considered here .
therefore , the quadrupole is not shown in fig .
[ fig : bdata ] . by definition ,
these four multipoles provide a set of _ independent _ parameters that can be used to parameterize the coulomb energy @xmath76 of spin @xmath43 systems , similar to @xmath84 in spin @xmath42 systems .
@xcite however , the series expansion is presently not known and its calculation represents a formidable task .
our study indicates that the series expansion of @xmath87 of spin @xmath43 2dhss is qualitatively different from @xmath84 of spin @xmath42 2dess .
the hf exchange energy @xmath80 of 2d hh systems at @xmath88 is the same as @xmath80 of spin @xmath42 2dess because eq .
( [ eq : ex ] ) requires only that the eigenstates of the two spin subbands for the same @xmath49 are orthogonal .
@xcite for a hh system , the main effect of a perpendicular magnetic field @xmath89 is a spin polarization ( a dipole ) , whereas an in - plane field @xmath20 usually gives rise to an octupole moment .
@xcite the spin density matrices of 2d hh systems at @xmath90 and @xmath91 are thus qualitatively different .
however , the hf exchange energy does not distinguish between these cases and always leads to the same enhancement of the exchange energy as in 2dess .
we note that different results can be obtained for @xmath92 when hh - lh mixing is significant .
@xcite also , different results are obtained for @xmath76 in higher - order perturbation theory when the more complicated energy dispersion must be taken into account .
these are the reasons why the well - established results for exchange - correlation in dilute spin @xmath42 2dess can not easily be transferred to spin @xmath43 2dhss .
we extend our investigation by comparing the results for sample h with the data for q2 , a qw grown on a ( 113)a gaas substrate .
figure [ fig : bd](b ) shows @xmath24 versus @xmath4 for q2 .
the field @xmath24 strongly depends on whether @xmath93 is applied in the in - plane crystallographic directions @xmath94 $ ] or @xmath95 $ ] ( ref . ) .
the right column of fig .
[ fig : bdata ] shows @xmath36 , @xmath75 , the dipole and the octupole moments calculated for q2 . for this sample ,
when @xmath93 is applied parallel to @xmath95 $ ] , the measured @xmath24 is well below the calculated value .
it is remarkable that for this particular geometry , the octupole remains small , but the 2dhs develops a large dipole moment [ figs .
[ fig : bdata](c ) and ( d ) ] , similar to 2dess in a @xmath93 ( ref . ) .
this observation suggests that the spin susceptibility is enhanced by many - particle effects only when the magnetic field gives rise to a spin polarization . on the other hand , figs .
[ fig : bd ] and [ fig : bdata ] suggest that there is no significant enhancement in @xmath0 2dhss with a large octupole but a small dipole moment .
we have shown that the spin susceptebility of dilute gaas 2dhss in an in - plane magnetic field @xmath20 depends sensitively on the shape of the confining potential .
most remarkably , the spin susceptibility is not significantly enhanced as compared with calculations which neglect the carrier - carrier interaction .
this is in sharp contrast to dilute electron systems for which it is known that many - body effects greatly enhance the spin susceptibilty . using a multipole expansion of the spin density matrix
we have argued that the suppression of the enhancement is related to the holes band structure and effective spin @xmath0 .
our findings have important implications for the quantum phase diagram of dilute 2dhss . in dilute
_ electron _ systems , the exchange - correlation enhancement of the spin susceptibility can be considered a precursor for the ferromagnetic liquid which is expected to be the ground state of ultra - low density 2dess with @xmath96 ( ref . ) .
the extra multipoles of 2dhss provide new possibilities for the ground state of hole systems to respond to external perturbations such as a magnetic field thus leading to a richer phase diagram than in spin @xmath42 electron systems .
@xcite however , our results suggest that a ferromagnetic phase ( i.e. , a fully spin - polarized phase with a maximum dipole moment ) is often not favored in dilute 2dhss . this could also have important implications for ferromagnetic semiconductors such as gamnas where it is known that the ferromagnetism is mediated by the itinerant spin @xmath43 holes in the valence band .
@xcite in itinerant ferromagnets it is the polarization - dependent competition between the coulomb energy and the kinetic energy of the interacting carriers which controls the ferromagnetic transition .
we thank bmbf , doe , nsf , and aro for support , and d. c. tsui and a. h. macdonald for illuminating discussions .
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Why the salts in a salt bridge?
Take the example of a copper and zinc galvanic cell, connected by a salt bridge of $\ce{KNO3}$. I understand how the reactions will result in positive and negative charges, and that the ions of the salt will migrate to maintain neutrality. But why is the salt needed in the first place?
In one beaker we will have an excess of zinc ions (resulting in positive charge) and the other with an excess of copper ions (resulting in negative charge). If we just have a bridge, perhaps just soaked in water, wouldn't the ions, if not purposefully then randomly, travel across the bridge and maintain neutrality? What is the purpose of the salt then, if it works without a salt?
The purpose of the salt bridge is to prevent the two half-cell solutions from mixing. It is possible to make a really bad galvanic cell by putting both half-cells in a single solution, but they rapidly self discharge as the oxidizing agent ($\ce{Cu^+}$ in your example) can diffuse through the solution and react directly with the other electrode (Zn in the example), with the electrons being transferred directly instead of going through the external circuit.
Having a "bridge" of just water soaked paper is similar to having both half-cells in the same container but poses some issues. First, the diffusion of ions through the bridge is going to be very slow, increasing the cell resistance, second, the self-discharge problem above will occur, and third, because different ions diffuse at different rates, a junction potential develops as the two containers diffuse into one another.
So a salt bridge's job is to not only maintain electroneutrality between the two containers, but to do so without allowing the solutions to mix. An inert salt is used to prevent any reactions from occurring between the salt and the solutions, and things like $\ce{KCl}$ are commonly used for analytical cells as potassium and chloride ions have very similar diffusion coefficients, minimizing junction potential.
This is an interesting question with two possible answers that I can see. If you are talking in terms of a galvanic cell used as a source of electrical energy, the current supplied by the cell has to be matched by the current flowing between the two half cells. As pure water is very nearly a perfect insulator due to its extremely low degree of ionisation, the internal resistance of the cell would make it impossible to supply any useful quantity of electical power. The use of an ionic solution overcomes this problem and the higher the concentration of ions the better, hence saturated solutions. However, if your question is referring to cells for measuring electrode potentials, I am not so sure of the answer. In principle pure water should do, as you suggested because its slight degree of ionisation means that it does conduct electricity very slightly and this should be all that is needed since electrod potentials should be measured when no current is flowing. I am only sorry that I did not think of this question when I had access to the apparatus needed to try it out.
In fact, it is possible if only water and some gelatin or agar-agar is present in the salt bridge. But for $\ce{SO4^{2-}}$ Or $\ce{Zn^{2+}}$ to travel through salt bridge it will have to face a lot of resistance resulting in low voltage. Instead, it is better to have strong electrolytic salt which can maintain neutrality of solution as soon as zinc atom is oxidized or $\ce{Cu}$ atom is reduced.
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polycystic ovary syndrome ( pcos ) is a complex and heterogeneous endocrine - gynecological disorder that affects approximately 510% of women of reproductive age and is the most common endocrine disorder in premenopausal american women [ 13 ] .
it is characterized by the variable presence of menstrual irregularity , hyperandrogenism , and microcystic ovaries .
it may be associated with metabolic syndrome , insulin resistance [ 2 , 69 ] , glucose intolerance , type 2 diabetes , cardiovascular disease , obesity , and dyslipidemia [ 3 , 6 , 1113 ] . from 1964 to the present day , there has been interest in studying the relationship between pcos and eye health [ 1420 ] .
given the frequent association of pcos with metabolic syndrome ( ms ) and changes in glucose metabolism , this study seeks to investigate the presence of early retinal changes in women with pcos as a strategy to prevent ocular involvement .
furthermore , the presence of sex steroid hormone receptors in various ocular tissues , especially the retina and choroid , leads us to believe that hormonal changes such as hyperandrogenism may also cause changes in the posterior segment of the eye , increasing the potential impact on visual function in these patients .
high - definition spectral - domain optical coherence tomography ( hd - oct ) is a noninvasive test that enables early detection of subclinical retinal changes to the microvascular level and that provides detailed information on the retinal microstructure with high resolution , accuracy , and reproducibility .
the detection of such changes may offer new perspectives for early diagnosis and better understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms of the posterior segment eye diseases [ 19 , 20 , 2224 ] . studies with diabetic patients have shown an increase in total macular retinal thickness and thinning of the retinal nerve fiber layer ( rnfl ) in the macular region , regardless of the presence of diabetic retinopathy ( dr ) , when compared with healthy volunteers [ 22 , 25 ] . initial studies in patients with pcos have demonstrated increased rnfl thickness around the optic nerve compared with healthy women and its association with the presence of hyperandrogenism . given the lack of conclusive data on retinal changes in patients with pcos , this study aims to evaluate total macular thickness and rnfl in the macula and around the optic disc in women with pcos using hd - oct and to compare the results with those of healthy ovulatory patients stratified by the presence of metabolic syndrome , inflammation , obesity , and glucose intolerance / insulin resistance .
this cross - sectional study involved women aged 18 to 34 years who were divided into two groups : the pcos group composed of 45 volunteers with a diagnosis of pcos and a control group consisting of 47 healthy ovulatory volunteers .
participants were recruited from the outpatient clinics of janurio cicco maternity school ( maternidade escola janurio cicco ) , and they were examined in the ophthalmologic clinic of the onofre lopes university hospital ( hospital universitrio onofre lopes ) , federal university of rio grande do norte ( ufrn ) , between may 2012 and march 2013 .
the study was approved by the institutional ethics committee ( protocol 586/11 ) , and volunteers signed informed consent forms .
inclusion criteria for the pcos group were based on diagnostic criteria established by the rotterdam consensus ( the rotterdam eshre / asrm - sponsored pcos consensus workshop group , 2004 ) , according to which the syndrome should be diagnosed when two of the following parameters are present : menstrual disorder , such as oligomenorrhea and/or amenorrhea ; clinical and/or laboratory findings of hyperandrogenism ; and ultrasound evidence of polycystic ovaries . the control group consisted of volunteers who had regular menstrual cycles , absence of clinical and/or laboratory signs of hyperandrogenism , and ovulation confirmed by progesterone measurements taken between the 21st and 22nd days of the menstrual cycle .
exclusion criteria included women with other endocrine disorders , renal or liver failure ; chronic users of drugs that might interfere with the metabolism of carbohydrates , lipids and with renal function ( such as diuretics , antihypertensives , antilipemic agents , and corticosteroids ) ; impairment of hepatic and/or renal function ; smoking ; alcohol consumption ; or illicit drug use .
women who had any eye disease or who had undergone any ocular surgery were also excluded . to form the groups ,
all volunteers were submitted to a rigorous selection procedure that consisted of a general clinical and gynecological examination , evaluation of anthropometric data , transvaginal ultrasonography , evaluation of laboratory parameters ( biochemical , hormonal , and inflammatory markers ) , and a complete eye examination .
gynecological and obstetric histories were recorded , including the occurrence of pregnancies ending in childbirth or miscarriage in the preceding 3 months .
personal history of acute cardiocirculatory disease in the past three months , aspirin and anticoagulant use over the past 15 days , and use of corticosteroids in the last 60 days were also investigated .
lifestyle habits , current and previous histories of other diseases , and family histories of diabetes mellitus , cardiovascular disease , dyslipidemia , and obesity were also assessed .
blood pressure , weight , height , and waist and hip circumference measurements were taken .
the laboratory evaluation consisted of a complete blood count , routine urinalysis , and a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test .
additionally , urea , creatinine , triglycerides , total cholesterol and fractions , alt ( alanine aminotransferase ) , ast ( aspartate aminotransferase ) , gamma - gt ( gamma - glutamyl transpeptidase ) , shbg ( sex hormone - binding globulin ) tsh ( thyroid - stimulating hormone ) , fsh ( follicle - stimulating hormone ) , lh ( luteinizing hormone ) , total testosterone , dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate , androstenedione , insulin , c - reactive protein , tnf- ( tumor necrosis factor ) , and il-6 ( interleukin-6 ) levels were measured .
levels of total cholesterol , high - density lipoprotein- ( hdl- ) cholesterol , triglycerides , and other biochemical parameters were measured with colorimetric / enzymatic methods by using commercial kits ( biosystems , barcelona , spain ) .
levels of hormonal and inflammatory parameters were determined by using commercially available diagnostic kits in the immulite 2000 automated chemiluminescence - immunoassay system ( diagnostic products corporation , los angeles , ca ) .
body mass index ( bmi ) was calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters ( kg / m ) ; patients with bmi 30 kg / m were considered obese according to the classification proposed by the world health organization .
glucose intolerance was considered present when the 120 min value > 140 mg / dl .
insulin resistance was considered where 1/homa index < 0.47 and quicki index 0.333 [ 8 , 9 ] . metabolic syndrome was characterized according to the national cholesterol education program ( ncep ) adult treatment panel iii ( atp iii ) and international diabetes federation ( idf ) criteria [ 2830 ] .
tnf values > 8.1 pg / ml and il-6 > 5.9 pg / ml were considered abnormal .
the ophthalmologic evaluation protocol included measurement of corrected visual acuity , anterior segment slit - lamp biomicroscopy , fundus biomicroscopy with a volk 78 d lens , measurement of intraocular pressure with a goldmann tonometer , and retinography and optical coherence tomography of the posterior segment . for volunteers who were menstruating ,
the ophthalmologic evaluation was performed at the early follicular phase , in order to minimize possible interference of hormonal fluctuations of the menstrual cycle .
all volunteers who were included in the study had visual acuity 20/40 , intraocular pressure < 21 mmhg , and spherical equivalent within 5.00 d. after pharmacologic mydriasis with tropicamide eye drops , photographs of the fundus were taken with a visucam nnm / fa fundus camera ( carl zeiss meditec , dublin , california ) and evaluated according to the early treatment diabetic retinopathy study ( etdrs ) grading system .
cirrus spectral - domain hd - oct ( carl zeiss meditec , dublin , california ) was performed to obtain measures of retinal thickness . for measurement of total macular thickness ,
macular cube 512 128 software was used , where a macular scan is performed on a 6 mm 6 mm area over 2.4 seconds , including 512 horizontal b - scans with 128 a - scans for each section and providing a map with 09 subfields of sectoral thicknesses in three concentric circles with diameters of 1 , 3 , and 6 mm , as defined by etdrs ( figure 1(a ) ) [ 32 , 33 ] .
optic disc cube 200 200 software was used to measure the thickness of the rnfl in the optic nerve region , performing 200 horizontal b - scans with 200 a - scans for each section .
the software automatically determines the center of the optic disc and measures nerve fiber thickness along a circular path with a radius of 1.73 mm in peripapillary diameter , providing a map of four areas ( figure 1(b ) ) .
the same optic disc cube 200 200 software was then used on the macular region and along a circular path with a radius of 1.73 mm in diameter .
centering on the fovea , we measured the thickness of the nerve fiber layer in the macular region ( figure 1(b ) ) .
low - quality scans were excluded and defined as ( a ) signal strength < 7 ; ( b ) decentration of the fovea or optic disc ; and ( c ) image artifacts captured .
statistical analysis .
student 's t - test was used for quantitative variables with normal distribution , and the results are expressed as the mean standard deviation .
the mann - whitney test was used for variables with nonparametric distribution that were expressed as median ( 25th75th percentiles ) .
the chi - square and fisher exact tests were adopted for qualitative variables and results are expressed as proportions .
size reduction was applied to the variables total macular thickness ( 09 variables ) and rnfl around the optic nerve ( 04 variables ) and the macula ( 04 variables ) using principal component analysis for each model .
association of principal components ( pc1 and pc2 ) with clinical conditions was tested using a multivariate analysis of variance ( manova ) model .
table 1 shows a comparison of clinical , anthropometric , biochemical , hormonal , and inflammatory characteristics between the pcos and control group volunteers .
the prevalence rates of metabolic syndrome were 31.8% in patients with pcos and 21.2% for control group volunteers , according to ncep criteria ( p = 0.301 ) , and 31.8% and 24.2% in pcos patients and controls , respectively , according to idf criteria ( p = 0.466 ) .
the prevalence rates of glucose intolerance were 20.9% in the pcos group and 10.7% in the control group ( p = 0.215 ) .
the prevalence rates of insulin resistance were 33.3% in the pcos group and 9.1% in the control group ( p = 0.01 ) .
obesity was more frequent in pcos group than in the control group ( 53.3% and 19.1% , resp . ; p = 0.001 ) . a significantly higher rate of women with altered inflammatory parameters was also observed in the pcos group than in the control group ( 55.9% and 15.2% , resp . ; p = 0.001 ) . from 45 eyes of the volunteers in the pcos group ,
42 were selected ( 3 eyes were excluded , 2 due to refractive errors > or < than 5.00 d , and 1 due to signal strength < 7 when performing oct ) .
likewise , from 47 eyes of the volunteers in the control group , 40 were selected ( 7 eyes were excluded , 4 due to refractive errors > or < than 5.00 d , and 3 due to signal strength < 7 when performing oct ) .
tables 2 and 3 present a comparison between groups for hd - oct results .
table 4 shows a comparison of total macular thickness between the pcos and control groups after metabolic stratification .
the means of the 9 total macular thickness subfields were not significantly different between the pcos and control groups .
however , after stratification for the considered metabolic conditions , significant differences were observed in the areas temporal inner macula ( tim ) , inferior inner macula ( iim ) , nasal inner macula ( nim ) , and nasal outer macula ( nom ) , according to the presence of insulin resistance ( table 4 ) .
it is worth mentioning that , in the absence of insulin resistance , there were no statistically significant differences among the means of the measurements of the total macular thickness between the studied groups .
the mean value of the superior rnfl in the optic nerve region was significantly thicker in the pcos group than in the control group . additionally , the mean value of the cup volume ( optic disc parameter ) was significantly lower in the pcos group than in the control group ( table 3 ) .
the manova model was used for principal components of retinal thickness and clinical conditions variables .
both the presence of obesity associated with insulin resistance ( p = 0.037 ) and glucose intolerance ( p = 0.001 ) were associated with significant increase in the pc1 mean score , relative to macular thickness . still regarding total macular thickness , with the presence of metabolic syndrome
there was a significant increase in the pc2 average score ( p < 0.0001 ) .
furthermore , there was a significant interaction between obesity and inflammation in a decreasing mean pc2 score relative to macular rnfl thickness ( p = 0.034 ) .
the aim of this study was to evaluate changes in total macular thickness and in the rnfl in the macula and around the optic disc in women with pcos in comparison with healthy ovulatory patients .
this was achieved using hd - oct , and results were stratified according to the presence of metabolic syndrome , inflammation , obesity , glucose intolerance , and/or insulin resistance .
our study is the first to analyze hd - oct data for women with pcos in association with metabolic changes .
the results demonstrated that there was increased total macular thickness in patients with pcos in the presence of insulin resistance compared to the control group .
as for rnfl , there was increased thickness in the region around the optic nerve and decreased thickness in the macula , suggesting that retinal changes in pcos differ according to eye region . the endocrine , inflammatory , and metabolic changes associated with pcos have consequences for vision , including neurovascular metabolic changes in the retina .
some studies have revealed fundoscopic alterations of the retina , such as retinal hemorrhages and exudates , in the absence of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy [ 3436 ] , and their association with inflammatory markers , metabolic syndrome , and other cardiovascular risk factors .
the advent of oct has brought about increased interest in the study of retinal microstructure in research focusing on early and preclinical diagnosis , as oct is characterized by high resolution , accuracy , and reproducibility .
metabolic stratification revealed increased total macular thickness in the tim , iim , nim , and nom subfields ( insulin resistance ) .
we speculate that this change is initially associated with hypertrophy and , subsequently , with intra- and extracellular edema of mller cells .
both medical conditions can be recognized as early stages of retinopathy , even in asymptomatic patients with no visible changes on ophthalmoscopy and fluorescein angiography [ 22 , 25 , 37 ] . as confirmed by electrophysiological and psychophysical studies ,
changes in mller cells precede microvascular events because these cells are susceptible to hyperglycemia and possibly to insulin resistance and inflammation [ 25 , 37 ] ; the result is an increase in the total thickness of the macular region .
the inability to maintain adequate osmotic equilibrium between the intra- and extracellular milieu leads to caspase 3 activation , followed by apoptosis of retinal ganglion cells and astrocytes , and consequently axonal loss [ 25 , 37 ] .
another finding in our study was related to rnfl thickness around the optic nerve , in which we observed an increase in patients with pcos compared with the control group .
studies suggest that women with pcos have elevated levels of ngf ( nerve growth factor ) , which is required for ovarian follicular growth , and that this increase is induced by hyperandrogenism and elevated plasma lh concentrations .
furthermore , testosterone is cited as having a neuroprotective action by crossing the blood - brain barrier and affecting nerve cells ( neurons and glia ) in their recovery or regeneration [ 40 , 41 ] .
experiments with rats further suggest that testosterone is associated with an increase in the size of neuronal perikarya and their processes and with synaptogenesis .
perrin et al . demonstrated that the growth of white matter exhibited obvious sexual dimorphism : the volume of white matter increased sharply in males compared with females , with evidence supporting the action of testosterone on myelination , affecting the axonal caliber and thickness of the myelin sheath .
recently published research demonstrates a possible association between increased rnfl thickness around the optic nerve and pcos .
furthermore , we analyzed optic disc parameter variables that have not been described in the literature for these groups .
the variables showed significant differences , corroborating the possible neuroprotective effect of testosterone .
one can imagine that different regions of the retina respond differently to the neuroprotective action of testosterone and to the neurodegenerative action of metabolic changes . in summary , our results suggest that pcos may represent a protective factor in the rnfl around the optic nerve , possibly through the action of testosterone .
conversely , when associated with metabolic abnormalities , pcos may represent an aggressive factor in the macular region ( macular rnfl and total macular thickness ) .
prospective studies involving women with pcos are needed to further elucidate this neuroprotection / neurodegeneration interface in relation to the sensorineural layer of the eye .
such studies may or may not lead to the use of this layer as an indicator of protection / compromise of the eye , which in turn would facilitate the establishment of preventive clinical strategies for women with pcos . | pubmed |
Can a standing wave exist on a spherical surface?
I've often seen the DeBroglie wave illustrated by a two dimensional surface as a standing wave, but then the 'electron cloud' surrounding an atom is hardly two dimensional and furthermore held to the uncertainty principle. So I'm having trouble visualizing how electron 'shells' or 'clouds' might appear from a DeBroglie perspective. Do DeBroglie waves actually propagate around the nucleus of an atom as a spherical standing wave?
More generally I'm having trouble visualizing or conceiving standing waves with dimensionality any higher than two for any system. Do standing waves exist in any physical system along a spherical, closed surface?
As a hypothetical example I can imagine a perfectly spherical, gravitating body (a planet) covered in an ocean with no land mass, and no atmosphere. On such a planet imagine a comet striking the ocean. Waves would radiate outward in circular rings and eventually interfere with themselves, but I can't see that they would ever be able to reinforce as standing waves by any means. Doesn't the geometry of a sphere forbid standing waves?
I'm not even sure how I would approach this from a mathematical analysis.
In my opinion (for the hypothetical example), as the waves radiate outward from the comet strike point, they will eventually reach the opposite end of the globe opposite the strike point and intersect there synchronically, then radiate again outward, reaching the first point source, then back again, so what would be needed to create a standing wave is for half of the circumference of the globe to be an integer multiple of the wavelength.
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Sailor Moon 1. Doubts
Summary: Usagi has been having weird dreams ever since Galaxia was defeated two years earlier. Michiru has been having the same dreams. What happens when the future they have been fighting for suddenly becomes something that they no longer want? And the people they thought they loved aren't all that they're cracked up to be? Are they strong enough to break away and start dreaming of a new destiny all together?
A/N: Okay, this story is going to feel a little bit OOC but my way of thinking is that these feelings have been festering for quite a long time, and they just explode with a little encouragement. I love the pair of Usagi and Michiru so if you no likely, you no read.
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon, if I did, I could so pay for college right now...
**Sailor Moon**
**Dreaming A New Destiny**
Chapter 1: Doubts
Darkness, everywhere I looked all I saw was darkness. Being a child of light I was supposed to be afraid of the dark, but I never was. The shadows worked two ways: to conceal those who wish to do evil, but also to hide those who wish to do good. Darkness can keep secrets best not revealed in the light of day; that is one reason why I love it so much. It is loyal; it does not betray those who wish to stay hidden. In these dreams, I always reveled in the dimness, enjoying the peace it projected. I could understand the darkness, because it was like me, Misunderstood.
Slowly, I saw shapes starting to appear. I knew what they were it was the same every night. Honestly, I thought it would stop hurting by now but it never does. It only hurts more and more each time. The shapes took on the form of my friends, my guards. They walked towards me, forming a circle. I tried to steel myself for what was to come, but I knew it was to no avail.
"A gluttonous, selfish mistake can never be a good queen," Makoto spat.
"Your grades are too low and you can't even understand the simplest problems," Ami piped up.
"How can someone as stupid as you have what it takes to be a queen?" Rei sneered.
Minako smirked, "I was leader of the scouts during the silver millennium. I am more capable and experienced as a leader. How can you truly expect to lead and govern others when you are no good at it."
Tears welled in my eyes as those words struck a cord in my heart. They were my own doubts coming out of the mouths of my friends. I had figured that much out long ago, but it still ached. I never wanted those fears to be voiced. I just hoped that they would exist in the deepest part of my heart, never to see the light of day.
"I don't understand how a cry-baby weakling became our princess," Setsuna frowned.
"I can't serve a person like you. A person with no pride," Hotaru glared.
"I knew you were never meant to be queen. How could you when you are so naïve when it comes to matters of life," Haruka said harshly.
The tears that had welled in my eyes now coursed down my cheeks like silver rain. Silver tears… yeah, you get used to it. I turned to Mamoru. Surely he would not give up on me. Hoping, that somewhere in his heart, he really loved me.
Those hopes were squashed when he looked at me with disgust in his eyes. "You are nothing like the Serenity I was in love with. You are a failure."
That comment hurt more than the others. It wasn't that it came from the supposed love of my life, but the fact that he said I was nothing like Serenity. That struck something in me that caused my heart to burn with a searing pain. _Please give me a chance. There is more to me than what you see on the outside._
"You are as open as a book. There is nothing more to you. You ARE a failure," they said, mockingly.
I collapsed on the smoky floor; the searing pain in my heart grew too much for me to handle, it hurt so much. Suddenly, I felt a hand on my shoulder. Turning around to see who it was, I felt the hand leave my shoulder and a pair of arms embraced me, pulling me into a warm presence. It was refreshing in the icy atmosphere created by those words that still hung in the air like a vile disease, waiting to claim another part of my soul. Looking up, I saw a flash of aquamarine hair. My eyes connected with the most beautiful pair of blue eyes I had ever seen. They swam, almost drawing me in, almost to the point that I was afraid that I would drown in those eyes, but, somehow, I knew that I would be alright if I lost myself in those warm eyes. "_Michiru," _I mumbled, my mouth finally working.
"Usagi," she started, "I believe in you and I always have. I can see past the act that you put up and see the true you down in the depths of your heart. You are a beautiful person, and I will always love you, all of you."
I blinked back the tears and stared at the person who just possible became my savior. Saved me from myself, and my fears. Even if I have no faith in myself, as long as someone does… _No, _I realized, _as long as Michiru has faith in me, everything will be all right. _
Subconsciously I moved closer to Michiru and saw the other girl do the same. Our faces were inches apart; our lips were moving closer to each other. _I wonder if it counts if you kiss someone in a dream? _Just as our lips were about to meet, I heard someone calling my name, "Usako?"
Usagi woke with a start. Mamoru was looking at her with worried and slightly annoyed face… actually more than slightly. "Are you alright?" he asked.
"Yeah, it was just a bad dream, that's all," Usagi said with a sigh.
Mamoru looked at her, "Do you want to tell me about it? Maybe it will make you feel better."
"Not really," she said moving to a sitting position. "There is nothing you can do and telling you won't make it go away. The nightmare already happened." She was still hurt by the way dream Mamoru spoke to her, but she hid it from him. "Just go back to sleep." _I need some alone time, and I can't have that with him hovering over me._
"Okay," Mamoru consented, oblivious to the pain his fiancée was in, and turned back over. In a matter of moments, Usagi heard his soft snoring, signaling that he was out cold again.
Usagi moved out of the bed, and walked over to the window of the apartment she as Mamoru shared. He asked her to marry him the day she turned eighteen, and of course she said yes. All of their friends and family were there to see it; it was nearly perfect. However, if anyone cared to notice the smug look in the eyes of the prince and the dead, almost haunted look in the princess' eyes they would have realized that things were far from perfect. Usagi was smart, very smart, and she had become exceedingly well at reading people, and so she knew that Mamoru never loved her. He merely lusted after her. With as many times as he tried to have sex with her in the past few months since she started living with him it became quite clear. She never wanted to move in with him but her parents had insisted on it, saying that it would help her be prepared for what married life would be like. _What a load of bull, _she thought.
Ever since Galaxia was defeated two years ago, there had been no new enemies, so she had had more than enough time to examine her relationship with Mamoru. Before they found out about their past lives, she hated Mamoru. No worse, she loathed him. And yet, as soon as everyone found out that he was the prince and she was the princess, they were automatically dating and lovers. No transitional stage, no option, no nothing. Sure, she thought Tuxedo Mask was attractive but she wasn't attracted to him. _I have to admit that I did like having someone willing to save me, but he acted like he had to, and so do my friends. _Usagi was stronger than people knew. She never needed saving,
_Would we even be friends if w hadn't found out we were senshi? I mean I'm nice to just about everyone so Ami and Makoto would be a definite, but Minako and Rei. Hmmm… would Minako have even come back to Japan? If she did, I'm sure we would have run into each somewhere, being that we are a lot alike. Rei however is always mean to me and usually I try to stay away from people like that, but they never get the picture. And what about the outers? Setsuna, probably not going on a no, Hotaru maybe, leaning more towards no, Haruka, yes, she likes to flirt with anything on two legs with breasts, and Michiru… _Usagi blushed thinking about the Neptunian. _I don't know what it is but there is something about her… _Blushing further, Usagi stopped that train of thought and looked at the stranger she shared her bed with. Lying back down on the bed, Mamoru instantly put his arms around her, snoring in her ear. _Did I ever feel safe in his arms? _Usagi thought before she drifted back to sleep, only to be plagued by more dreams.
An inky blackness floated around me, as dark as the deepest ocean. The floor was smoky and flowed like a current. I knew this dream. It was the same one I've been having for years. Quickly I looked around, and I spotted who I was looking for, Usagi. I saw other shapes begin to form. I knew what was coming, it happened every night. I never got used to it; each time I got angrier, even though I knew some of those people would never say those harsh things to her. I wasn't quite sure about one particular person though.
I saw them forming a circle around her. I walked over but kept myself out of the circle, for I knew what was coming, and looking at my princess, I could see she knew what was going to happen as well.
Makoto opened her mouth to speak, "A gluttonous, selfish mistake can never be a good queen."
Ami was next, "Your grades are too low and you can't even understand the simplest problems."
"How could someone as stupid as you have what it takes to be a queen?" Rei said next.
"I was leader of the scouts during the silver millennium. I am more capable and experienced as a leader. How can you truly expect to lead and govern others when you are no good at it."
I could see the tears starting to form in her eyes; their words seemed to always affect her greatly. I was struck by a sudden form of grief, like those were her fears manifested in the forms of our friends. Looking at her, I knew that she knew this, but that she was still fighting with her doubts, her fears.
"I don't understand how a cry-baby weakling became our princess," Setsuna said disappointed.
"I can't serve a person like you. A person with no pride," Hotaru shook her head.
"I knew you were never meant to be queen. How could you when you are so naïve when it comes to matters of life," Haruka sneered.
I saw the silver tears start to slip down her face like cascading rain as she turned to Mamoru. Something inside of me began to hurt as I saw her look at him. It was a look of hope that he still cared about her, almost like he would never dare betray her. I would give anything to get her to look at me the way she looks at him. Shaking the thought out of my head, I turned and listened to what he said, "You are nothing like the Serenity I was in love with. You are a failure."
Turning my attention back to Usagi, I saw her face fall. It was as if her whole world collapsed in upon itself."Please give me a chance. There is more to me than what you see on the outside," she pleaded with them. I tried to shout to her, to tell her that she didn't need to prove herself to anyone.
The people around me sneered at her, "You are as open as a book. There is nothing more to you. You ARE a failure."
Tears formed in my eyes as I watched the girl that I had come to care for so much collapsed on the floor. I felt the sudden urge to comfort her, to embrace this young lady who has proven herself worthy time and time again, and to tell her how much she truly means to me. Before I could realize what was happening, I had moved over to her and placed my hand on her shoulder. As she turned, I clutched her closer to myself, trying to warm her icy skin, and ease her troubled heart. Releasing her a bit, she looked up at me and there was that look of utter content and faith that I had wanted directed towards myself for so long. Biting back a sequel of happiness, I felt the words that needed to be said form in my throat, resounding in my heart. _Usagi, I believe in you and I always have. I can see past the act that you put up and see the true you down in the depths of your heart. You are a beautiful person, and I will always love you, all of you. _
I could see that she was trying to be strong as she fought her tears away. The look that she had been giving me changed into one of adoration, and worship it seemed. This beautiful goddess that saved me from myself countless of times would worship me? The thought seemed almost incomprehensible. I moved closer to the girl in my arms and I saw her do the same. Our lips were merely a hair's breath apart. _Does it count if you kiss someone in a dream? _It was the last thing that crossed my mind before I was thrown out of that world of darkness.
Michiru sat up, gasping for breath. "Usagi…. she must have woken up," she murmured in between, remembering how she was pulled out of the dream. _It is always the same for whenever Usagi wakes up first. I wonder if it is the same for her when I wake up first?_ Michiru mulled this over in her head as she climbed out of bed and walked over to the window. She had realized long ago that she shared her dreams with her blonde princess, seeing as they always carried the same theme. As to why she was they dreamt the same, she hadn't figured that out yet. _The dream was a little different this time. Usagi and I had never gotten that close before, and I had never had those feelings before, _Michiru thought as she stared out into the Tokyo skyline.
Michiru felt a pair of arms snake around her waist, breaking her from her thoughts. "Michiru," came Haruka's voice, "What's wrong?"
Michiru shook her head, "Just thinking."
"About?" Haruka asked while her lips rained kisses down Michiru's neck.
Michiru sighed, in a more irritated tone than anything else. "Just thinking," Michiru replied, shaking Haruka off. She knew that Haruka never liked to talk about worries, and such. Every time she would start a conversation, Haruka would distract her by trying to arouse her, or just ignore the conversation completely. "Go back to bed 'Ruka," Michiru said, while walking out of the room, "I'm going to stay up for a little bit."
Haruka sighed; half was a contended sigh, the other half frustration about not being able to have some 'fun' with her girlfriend.
Ignoring her Haruka's frustrated tone, Michiru walked out of the room to the kitchen. She made herself a fresh cup of tea and sat down on the couch to look out the window at the moon. The shinning orb guarded the night, providing light and a soothing warmth to the chill of the darkness_. I have let Usagi suffer these dreams, thinking she is all alone_, Michiru thought, _it is time that I talk to her_. Michiru blushed a little thinking about talking to Usagi after the almost kiss they shared in her dream. _Why did I react like that?_ _I love Haruka don't I? _Michiru thought for a moment, thinking of her past, and the future she saw. _Do I love Haruka, or is it my past self-calling out to her?_ Suddenly, Michiru realized that it wasn't Haruka she loved, but a certain blonde bunny that has been the centre of her thoughts for the past to years, almost like she had always been there. _I always knew she was something special, I just never realized she would mean that much to me_. _Is she feeling repressed by the past as well? Does she want to break free and make her own choices? Could… Could she possible FEEL the way I do?_ Michiru shivered at the different thoughts that coursed through her mind, the core thought being that she might have a chance to win her princess' heart. _I'll talk to Usagi tomorrow_, Michiru resolved sinking back down onto the couch. She glanced back out at the moon, thinking how the girl that it guarded, represented that warm gentle light in every way possible. Michiru drifted back into dreamland, thinking about the young lady that had plague her mind, body and soul for the past two years.
2. Secrets
**A/N: Okay, this was supposed to come out earlier, but I wasn't expecting my professors to slam me with work. Unfortunately, I'll be busy so I'm not sure when the next chapter will appear. It's written, but I still have to type and edit it, which takes as long as typing it does. I'll see what I can do, but I make no promises.**
**This chapter is a little sketchy at the beginning (not to bad but be warned), and has some Mamoru bashing, and a hint of Haruka hate but not much. I like Haruka sometimes, so I couldn't hate her for long. Always rate, review, respond, etc...**
**Sailor Moon**
**Dreaming A New Destiny**
**Chapter 2: Secrets**
The morning sun shone in through the window, revealing a certain blonde with tears streaming down her face. Awaking to the sunlight, Usagi realized she was crying and brushed her tears away with the back of her hand. The dream she always had before waking up in the mornings was always the same, but the contents of it have continued to elude her. The main characters of the dream were always the same though. _Why is Michiru always in my dreams? Do I have feelings for her? Is that why I act the way I do in the dreams?_ Shaking the thoughts from her head, Usagi got up quietly so as not to wake Mamoru, who would question her relentlessly about her tears. Rummaging around in the dresser, she grabbed her clothes and locked herself in the bathroom. Shedding her sleepwear, she stepped into the shower. Turning the shower on, she shivered as the cold water hit her skin, focusing her, soothing her. As the water warmed, her tense muscles relaxed, easing her troubled mind. Usagi was no longer a child. She was, as some people described her, a drop dead gorgeous eighteen year-old woman. Glancing at the partial reflection of herself, she realized what Helen of Troy must have felt like. _Face that could launch a thousand ships, I'm the princess that could launch a thousand wars. _
Usagi was disturbed out of her thoughts by a rattling at the door. _Mamoru must have woken up_, she thought. _He must have heard the shower and thought he'd try… again_. _Everyone thinks that I have already had sex with him. _Usagi shuddered at the thought. She has never had sex with the man, and never planned too… ever. That's why she was so surprised when Chibi-Usa showed up out of the blue. _Don't get me wrong I like Chibi-Usa… I would have liked her better if I weren't her mother. She is spoiled, disrespectful and has a bad Electra complex that should have been corrected a long time ago. Mamoru loves her, but I… don't… _
She continued to shower for another 15 minutes as more thoughts plagued her troubled mind. Turning off the shower, Usagi stepped out and dried herself off. She pulled on her jeans and a violet T-shirt after putting on a sports bra and underwear. Usagi fixed her hair into its usual 'odango' style. Glancing at herself in the mirror one last time, she walked out of the bathroom. Mamoru was sitting on the bed, staring at her with an accusatory face.
"You locked the door," Mamoru said, still staring at her.
"Yes I did," Usagi confirmed.
"Why?" He asked, glaring at her.
"You know why," She shot back, walking to the kitchen to find something to eat.
Mamoru followed her. Angrily, he pushed her against the counter, and smacked her across the face. "You are my future wife, you have my future child. You do as I say!" He practically yelled in her face.
"Get off me Mamoru," She screeched.
He smacked her again, this time on the other cheek. "You have denied me long enough. Now it is time for me to take what is rightfully mine." Just as he said this, his hands started to make their way into Usagi's jeans. She could she the tell tale signs of his lust for her, and she struggled to get him off of her. The bastard had her pinned to the counter, and she couldn't break free. However, just as his hands reached the 'secret' place, Usagi's knee connected with his most delicate area. He went down, gasping for air, holding himself, trying to make the pain go away. The princess, grabbing her purse and shoes, bolted out of the apartment. She didn't stop until she reached the ground and was looking up at the building.
"I can tell you right now," she murmured to herself, "I won't be coming back to you, ever." With that, Usagi sprinted down the sidewalk away from her past, and away from whatever future that past would have created.
Michiru awoke in much the same state that Usagi did; tears running down her face and a little bewildered as to why they were there. Glancing over at the other side of the bed, she noted the wind senshi's absence, partly relieved that the other woman wouldn't see her tears, but also partly perturbed knowing where she was. Probably off with Setsuna… no, probably screwing Setsuna. Michiru knew for a long time that Haruka was cheating on her; it wasn't hard. The secret phone calls, the disappearing acts, and the fact that Setsuna hasn't gone back to her post at the time gates yet. Why Michiru didn't do anything about it was also a no-brainer. The future. Yes, heaven forbid that the future should change, not like it doesn't do that anyway. Part of her wanted to hate Setsuna and Haruka. Hate them for what they were doing. Hate them for doing this to her. Hate them for falling in love with each other. Hate them for thinking that she was stupid, that she wouldn't notice. They were both close to her, so of course she would notice. I am artist, I observe, it's what I do! Of course that was the exact reason why Michiru couldn't hate them, because she was close to them. Recently, whenever they were all together, she would observe the two and could tell that they loved each other so much. It was beautiful. Michiru couldn't hate them for having something so beautiful. And she couldn't hate them for wanting to preserve that perfect future for themselves and their princess. Honestly, she wanted that to at one time. Now she could care less. However, she could hate them for treating her like she was stupid. That she couldn't stand.
Sighing, Michiru sat up and stretched. A perk to being a musician/ artist is that she could sleep late. She hated to get up in the mornings, but she would never tell anyone else that. Reluctantly getting out of bed, Michiru pulled on a pair of sweet pants over her sleep shorts and, removing her nightshirt, donned a light blue T-shirt. Satisfied with her morning apparel, she shuffled into the kitchen to find some food. Michiru rummaged around in the refrigerator for a while before pulling out an assortment of fruits that would serve as her breakfast. After she had finished eating and she was cleaning up the mess Haruka had left this morning, Michiru felt a sensation pull at her heart. The feeling overwhelmed her that she collapsed on the floor. She placed her hand over her heart to make she that it didn't leap out of her chest. What is happening to me? It feels like my heart is going to burst. Usagi… she needs me, she's in trouble, in pain. Pulling on some shoes, Michiru bolted out the door in search of her other half, her princess. Following the pull on her park, she ended up in the park. She searched the entire park before she spotted her bunny sitting on a bench staring at the lake.
Usagi was so out of it; she didn't even notice the sea senshi sitting next to her. Michiru was really scared; she had never seen the young bubbly blonde like this. A faraway look was in her eyes, and they seemed haunted. It was like the very spirit of this girl was broken. "Usagi," Michiru murmured. She got no response. "Usagi," she called again, placing a hand on the girl's shoulder.
The princess felt a warming presence at her side. She felt so safe with that warmth there. Turning her head, Usagi saw Michiru sitting there with a concerned expression. "Michiru," she murmured, tears finally starting to fall. Lunging forward, she wrapped her arms around the Neptunian and cried on her chest. Usagi thought that Michiru would her away but was surprised when she pulled her closer, laying her head on top of her own. They sat that way for a long time with Usagi crying into Michiru's breast and the ocean senshi making shushing sounds, gently rocking her princess.
Calming into sniffles, the blonde-bunny pulled away. "I'm sorry Michiru. I… I don't know what came over me."
Michiru smiled, a half smile actually, and took out a handkerchief to dry the girl's tears. "Now," she said after she was finished, "why don't you tell me what is wrong?"
"What? No, nothing's wrong, no I just eh- just needed a good cry that's all," Usagi lied.
The ocean senshi shook her head. Even though she has changed so much, and become more mature, she is still so honest. "I know something is wrong Usagi, you've been calling out to me, asking for help."
"What?" The princess looked at her guardian a little confused.
Said guardian sighed, "Do you remember your dreams?"
Usagi was completely lost now. "Yes but what does that have-," she gasped, her hand covering her mouth. She looked at Michiru, who looked back with a sad smile. "You've had those dreams too?"
Michiru nodded. "For the past two years, I have been sharing dreams with you, every night a nightmare, always the same as the night before but still just as painful as it was the first time. But, I'm assuming that the pain I felt watching, was only a tenth of the pain you felt, having all of that directed at you."
"Yeah," Usagi said, hanging her head, "I know that they're my friends and that they would never say something like that but it still hurts. I haven't been able to talk to any of them for the past to months. Whenever I was with them, I had flashes of my nightmares, and I couldn't take it anymore."
Lifting Usagi's head up so that she could see her eyes, Michiru said, "It's alright Usagi. If it were me, I wouldn't be able to take it either." She pulled Usagi into another hug, holding her princess to her warm body. "Now," she whispered in her ear, "Won't you tell me what's wrong?"
"I," Usagi started, pulling back from Michiru, tears threatening to make their presence known, "I can't do this anymore."
"What?" Michiru asked.
"This whole destiny thing. I'm not the best person for the job. Ruling a kingdom, me, I mean really they should get someone more responsible, someone more reliable," Usagi said.
"That's where those dreams are coming from aren't they, your own doubts?" Michiru asked. Seeing Usagi give a slight nod, she continued, "You are the best person for the job because of that. You can see good in the worst people and you are willing to give your throne to someone who you think is more worthy for the sake of everyone else. What better ruler could you asked for? I am sure that you and Mamoru will make great rulers." Michiru hated to say that, but it was fact. The princess was with her prince and they would be getting married. It would rip her heart out the day it happened, but it wasn't her happiness she was thinking of. Michiru shook out of her thoughts when she saw Usagi's disturbed expression. "What?" she asked.
"That's also another problem," Usagi said shaking her head, "I don't want to marry Mamoru."
"What?" Michiru was really puzzled, but very hopeful.
"I don't love him," Usagi murmured quietly, "and he doesn't love me, he never has, all he wants is my kingdom, my virginity, and Chibi-Usa."
"How do you know?" Michiru asked, dreading the answer.
"He tried to rape me this morning Michiru," Usagi said quietly. "He's not the person everyone thinks he is. He is a disgusting pig, and all he wants is sex and power. I can't marry someone like that. I can't continue to punish myself like this."
Michiru half expected that answer, but it was still a shock nonetheless. "Don't worry Usagi," she said clutching the princess back to her body, "I won't let him hurt you. You are not going back to that place."
"Why?" Usagi's voice was muffed from where her head rested against Michiru's chest, but she still heard it. "Don't you want me to marry him too? Don't you want that perfect future we all saw?"
"No," Michiru cried, "I want you to be happy. That comes before any destiny. I care about you, and I don't want to see you hurt." Michiru pulled the other girl up off the bench, "Your coming home with me."
Weakly, Usagi nodded. Holding the girl close to her, Michiru helped her mentally and emotionally drained princess to her apartment. As they walked, Usagi clung to the older woman as if she were her only leg left to stand on. The ocean senshi had rapped a protective arm around the other girl, shielding her, and supporting her.
_This feels nice. Before when the others tried to protect me, they made me feel weak, and so I pushed them away, but with Michiru… She makes me feel stronger. I don't think I'd mind if she tried to protect me._ Glancing at the arm around her shoulders, and the other holding her hand, she felt… safe. She gave the hand she was holding a slight squeeze and Michiru turned to look at her. Usagi smiled at her, and Michiru returned the gestured and guided her into the building. Usagi snuggled closer to the ocean senshi as they entered the elevator, enjoying the warmth from the other girl. Michiru felt Usagi move closer to herself so the older girl tightened her arm around her princess. When the elevator stopped on her floor, Michiru walked Usagi to her apartment and opened the door. Guiding Usagi to the couch, Michiru let go of the princess and went to the kitchen to make tea. As Usagi looked around the apartment she noticed the absence of the ever-flirtatious sandy-haired tomboy.
"Where's Haruka?" she asked.
"Probably still screwing Setsuna," Michiru mumbled, but loud enough that Usagi heard.
"What?' the princess cried in disbelief.
Realizing her mistake, Michiru turned around to se a wide-eyed Usagi staring at her. "Please don't say anything," Michiru pleaded, sitting next to the still-in-shock girl.
"Haruka is seeing Setsuna?" Usagi asked carefully. Michiru nodded. "Why, and for how long?"
"Well," Michiru sighed, "Haruka fell in love with Setsuna. I can see that, and anybody who has been around them in the past few months can see that. I stopped sleeping with Haruka and I guess she saw that as an invitation to start their affair."
"I guess I just haven't been around them long enough to pay attention," Usagi sighed. "But why did you stop sleeping with her? When did you find out about her and Setsuna? And why haven't either of you broken up with each other?"
Michiru sighed, "I guess the nightmares affect me as well. I couldn't believe some of the things they were saying, especially Haruka. They made me distance myself from her, but they also gave me an opportunity to examine our relationship. I don't love her like I would a lover, and she doesn't love me that way either. She belongs with Setsuna; they love each other. A blind fool could see that."
"Then why are you two still together Michiru?" Usagi asked quietly.
Michiru gave a small smile, as she moved to stand next to the window. "We were afraid I guess, afraid of messing up that future for everyone by not being together. But," she said, turning her head to where Usagi was seated, "I guess it's to late for that."
Usagi nodded as she moved to stand next to her guardian. "The future has already changed, and it's going to keep changing as we make decisions. Princess Serenity made her choice, now I am making mine. I don't love Mamoru. I'm not even attracted to him. There is no way I could marry him, even if he wasn't a jerk."
"Then why did you say yes?" Michiru asked.
Usagi sighed, turning back to the window, "I caved under pressure, and I'm not proud of it. I had been told for so long that I was to be queen, marry Mamoru and have Chibi-Usa. I guess these feelings have been there for a long time and just exploded."
"And your destiny?" Michiru asked, silently urging the princess to make a new resolution.
"I guess I'll have to make my own future," Usagi said, grasping the sea senshi's hand. Michiru revealed in the warmth provided by the younger girl at the mere touch of their hands. "And if it comes that I have to become queen, then I will," Usagi continued, "I will believe in myself, and rule Crystal Tokyo, but it won't be with Mamoru."
"I am proud of you Usagi and I'll be behind you one-hundred percent," Michiru smiled.
"Thanks, now, what are you going to do about Haruka? Are you going to punish her for treating you this way?" Usagi asked, with a small glint in her eyes.
"I have a feeling that messing up her precious future will be punishment enough, so how about you help me pack her things," the older woman said, with a matching glint in her eyes.
"I'd love to," Usagi grinned.
3. Secrets Revealed
More from me at the bottom, read it, it's important
**I do not own Sailor Moon, it's sad I know, it might have turned out differently if I did....**
Chapter 3- Secrets Revealed
Usagi and Michiru found some cardboard boxes in the closet. They began to pack Haruka's clothes and other belongings. As they worked, they talked and laughed about various items of the wind senshi. Both women felt at ease, being with each other, almost as if they have been this close all their lives.
"I never realized how much crap Haruka had," Michiru said, pulling tools and racing magazines out from underneath the bed.
"Yeah, for not being very girly, she sure has a lot of clothes," Usagi whined from the closet. Muttering and grunting, she heaved a load of clothes into an empty box. Stuffing the clothes in the box, she closed the lid, and sat on the top. "I think that's the last of them," she sighed.
"Good," Michiru said, returning from the bathroom. She had Haruka's toiletries and packed them in the last box. "That's all of her stuff," Michiru said, wiping her hands on her jeans, "What do you want to do now?"
"Can we find some place for me to stay, and get my stuff from Mamoru's," the blond bunny asked looking down at the name of her soon-to-be ex-fiancé.
Looking at the smaller woman, Michiru felt a cold dry wind run through her as the girl spoke. "You can stay with me," Michiru said.
Snapping her head, Usagi asked, "Really?"
"Yes, this apartment is to big for just me, and I would be lonely here by myself. And," she added reaching for the girl's hand, "I don't want you to be alone. I want to help you, be there for you, will you let me?
Usagi was about to refuse, but something stopped her. Looking into the ocean goddess' eyes, she saw the earnest desire to help her. It moved her; she wanted to be selfish for once, to be indulged and have someone take care of her because she wanted to, not because she had to. "Yes," she murmured shyly, smiling as she saw Michiru's face brighten with triumph.
"Thank you Usagi. Now, do you think Mamoru is gone so that we can go retrieve your stuff?" Michiru asked.
"Hmm…" Usagi murmured, looking at the clock. "It's only 10:30 so he should still be in school. There are only a few things I want to get."
"Only a few?" Michiru asked.
"Yeah just a few clothes and personal belongings. I want to go shopping later, to become the person I want to be."
"Sounds like a plan," Michiru said. "I'll be with you every step, and we both might discover ourselves along the way."
They moved all of the boxes right next to the door. Grabbing her purse, Michiru followed Usagi out the door and down to the parking garage.
"You have a car?" Usagi asked.
Michiru laughed, the sound like chiming bells to Usagi, "Of course I have a car. One that I have to keep away from Haruka or else she would take it."
"What is it?" Usagi started but stopped to gap at the sight in front of her.
"Come on," Michiru said, propelling her to the passenger side of the 2009, silver Porsche that resided in front of them. She got the still-in-shock blond in the car, and walked around and climbed into the drivers seat.
At the sound of the engine turning over, Usagi snapped out of her trance. "How, when," was all she could manage to say?
"One of the perks of being a famous violinist," Michiru said. "About four months ago I performed at a concert for a car dealer. Instead of paying me, he gave me a car, which was pretty good for just one concert."
"Wow, so that's why Haruka never noticed, she was too busy--"
Michiru cut her off, "Yes she was too busy."
They talked idly of random subjects, each learning something new about the other for the rest of the ride. Neither Michiru nor Usagi brought up their ex-partners. There was no hidden meaning behind this; they simply just enjoyed talking about each other rather than other people. They arrived at Mamoru's apartment, and entered the building. As they entered the elevator, Usagi began to grow nervous. _What if he's still there? What if he tries something again?_ Breaking her from her thoughts, Usagi felt a gentle hand steal itself around her shoulders. Looking at her companion, she saw the older girl smile at her and it gave her a measure of courage.
Determinedly, she marched straight to the apartment and unlocked the door. Mamoru wasn't there, but she noticed that he left her a note. Glancing at the note, she turned to face Michiru. The sea senshi picked up the letter and read it out loud.
"Usa-ko, I am truly sorry for behaving in such a manner. I do intend to make it up to you. I have planned a special dinner tonight, and will be home around eight. Also, I have taken the liberty of picking out your outfit and it is lying on the bed. Please be ready to go as soon as I get home. Mamoru."
Michiru glanced over at Usagi and saw her fist balling up. Her knuckles turned white as she clenched her hands. "That- That bastard, he expects me to come home, to come back to him. He thinks that I can't live without him."
During Usagi's ranting, Michiru had walked to the bedroom. Her eyes widened as she saw the "outfit" that Mamoru selected for her princess. "Usagi," she called, "You better come see this."
The blonde calmed down and walked into the room, only to become more infuriated. "That man had these in his collection," she cried. A very short, clingy black leather dress awaited her on the bed with a matching pair of lacy-black crotch less panties.
"Usagi, calm down, just get what you came her for." At Michiru's words, the lunar princess eased and walked into the bathroom, retrieving her toothbrush and other toiletries. She placed these items and what cash she could find, in her purse. Usagi, then, walked to the dresser, and grabbed a few items, before ripping the rest of them. Michiru stared at the blonde with a mixed expression: partly shocked but partly understanding. Picking up the items she wanted, Usagi turned to Michiru. "I feel better, now we can go," she sighed.
Michiru nodded. Usagi wrote Mamoru a note and locked the door. She shoved the key under the door, brushing off her life with Mamoru, hopefully forever.
"Usagi," Michiru started when they were secured back in the car, "Why did you rip all of your clothes?"
"Those clothes were what everyone wanted me to be. Pink and white with frills and bows," Usagi sighed. "My favorite colors are blue and purple; a t-shirt and jeans is what I want to wear, but I was never allowed."
Michiru now fully understood, "I am so sorry Usagi, I never bothered to ask you what you wanted."
"It's alright, you can make it up to me," Usagi smiled deviously.
"How?"
"Take me to the mall," Usagi said. "There are a few things I want to do."
Michiru laughed as Usagi gave her her infamous 'puppy-dog eyes' and eventually relented. She drove her once-again bubbly princess to the mall. Usagi dragged her off to the hair salon. "What are we doing here, Usagi?"
The blonde smiled at her, "Time to finish my new look. I have never liked these odangos on my head. I had only worn my hair like this once, and it was the day I found Luna. Pretty soon I was stuck with this hair style."
"Really?" Michiru asked, amazed.
"Yes, now wait here, this is going to take awhile," Usagi gestured toward a bench outside of the hair salon.
Michiru pouted at her, but sat down anyway.
Usagi walked into the salon, and asked if there was room for her. There was, so she sat down with the girl and told her everything that she wanted done. Letting down her odangos, everyone in the store gasped. Her hair trailed behind her and pooled on the floor. The transformation project had begun.
Michiru waited outside the store for over and hour. She began to wonder what happened to Usagi when she noticed a blonde woman walk out of the store. The woman walked over to her, and she took some notice of her. _She is fairly attractive, very attractive, _Michiru corrected herself.
"What do you think Michiru?"
Michiru sat straight up, "Usagi?"
Usagi smiled and twirled, showing off her new hairstyle. The once incredibly long blonde hair now reached the small of her back. Her hair was layered; the ends dyed a royal blue, and parted on the side. The princess' bangs were brushed to the side, layered down the side of her face, falling slightly over her left eye. Michiru was very impressed; the girl looked like a grown woman, with an air of royalty that Michiru always knew that she possessed. "I didn't recognize you," Michiru murmured, still in a daze.
Usagi's smile brightened, "Really?"
"Yes, you look completely different. It's almost like you grew up right in front of me."
Usagi blushed at the compliment, "Thank you Michiru."
_"You look so beautiful Assana."_
_"Not half as beautiful as you my love, my Selia."_
Both girls looked at each other and blushed, wondering where that flash came from, and why the voices sounded very familiar.
"Okay," Usagi said in a shaky voice, trying to wave away the confusion, "It's almost 1:00 so how about we go to the food court, grab a bite to eat, then off to shopping."
Michiru laughed, "Of course, my princess, whatever you wish."
Hours and a dozen stores later, Usagi and her guardian decided to grab a bite to eat and the restaurant outside the mall. Dinner was just a wonderful as the day. They found common ground in art, music and literature. Michiru never knew Usagi was so well versed in these subjects. They had a very stimulating conversation throughout the meal. By the time they got home, the weight of everything that had happened that day came crashing down on Usagi. She started to tear a little at the life she thought she would have, and what everyone would think of her for leaving Mamoru.
Michiru noticed the blonde's sadness and put a comforting hand on her shoulder. Usagi tilted her head to place her cheek to her hand, seeking warmth and comfort. Michiru pulled the girl into her embrace; Usagi buried her head into the older girl's shoulder and started to cry. "What's wrong darling?" It slipped out before Michiru could think about what she said. Thankfully, on her part, Usagi didn't notice.
"It's nothing Michiru, I just," Usagi started, still crying, "so much has happened today I don't even no where to start picking up the pieces."
"Don't worry Usagi, I'll be here with you to pick up what is left, and make a new picture," Michiru replied, gently rocking the weeping girl.
Usagi pulled back looking up at Michiru's face. "Really?" She asked.
"Of course, I care about you and I love you." Again, Michiru didn't realize what she said until it was already out.
Usagi's eyes widened, "You love me?"
Michiru didn't know what to say, but staring into the light blue eyes of her princess, she murmured, "Yes." She leaned down before she could think about her actions, and placed a chaste kiss on her princess' lips, "I believe I have always loved you."
Instead of pulling away, as Michiru thought she would do, Usagi dug herself back into Michiru embrace. She held the girl for a long time, before she led her to the bathroom, where she drew a bath for Usagi. "Get in and relax, it'll help."
Usagi didn't say anything but as Michiru turned to leave, she felt a hand on her arm. She turned back to find Usagi staring at her. The younger girl pulled Michiru to her, and returned the chaste kiss that she had received from the older girl. "Thank you," she murmured, their lips still a breath apart, before turning back to the bath.
Michiru closed the door, and leaned against it and sighed. _Why does everything with her feel so right?_ Michiru sighed again, and walked to the kitchen after places pajamas on the bed for Usagi; she needed to think, and doing something always seemed to help her think, so she decided to finish cleaning up from this morning. Michiru finished the dishes and settled into a chair at the kitchen table with a mug of hot coco. As she sipped the warm liquid, her thought's focused on the blonde woman in her bathroom, and another blonde whom she is supposed to be destined with. _It doesn't feel the same. I feel comfortable with Haruka, but Usagi… feels right. It's like I've finally been freed of something…_
The teal-haired young woman was snapped out of her thoughts when she heard the door open. "Michiru, I'm back," came a very familiar voice that made her stiffen.
Michiru knew that she'd have to do it sooner of later so she mentally prepared herself for what she was about to do. She walked into the living room and saw her ex-lover staring at the boxes by the door. "Michiru," the girl started, "What are these? Are you leaving me?"
"No, Haruka," she replied. The sea senshi saw the wind senshi's face brighten and she started to approach her.
"Michiru," she sighed, trying to embrace her girlfriend but Michiru evaded her advances.
"I'm not leaving you, because my name is on the lease. Those boxes are filled with your stuff," Michiru replied coldly.
"What?" Haruka was flabbergasted, she didn't understand.
"I am breaking up with you Haruka," she said, turning away slightly.
"What about destiny?" What about the future?" Haruka asked, grabbing her arm.
"Destiny changes, the future changes," Michiru replied through clenched teeth, jerking her arm free. "You made your choice, now I've made mine. Take you things and leave." She turned and walked back to the kitchen. She was truly sorry for the way she treated Haruka; seeing the hurt look on her face made Michiru feel some remorse for her ex-girlfriend, but she wanted a little revenge for the way Haruka has been making her feel for months.
Haruka looked at Michiru's retreating figure. That remark stung, and she knew that Michiru knew what she had done. The wind senshi was angry, but she didn't know who she was angrier at: Michiru or herself. Shaking her head, Haruka left her key to the apartment on the small table next to the couch and grabbed her boxes and departed. She reasoned that Setsuna wouldn't mind if she stayed with her, and she would probably want to know what happened.
Michiru heard the front door close, and let out a long raggedy breath that she didn't realize she was holding. The bathroom door opened and soft footsteps padded her way down the hall. They stopped right behind where Michiru stood, her back to the person now behind her.
"Are you alright?" Usagi asked. She had heard everything that happened.
Michiru sighed, "Yes, I am. I didn't think I would be but I am." She turned to the other girl. She was dressed in the light blue pajamas Michiru had set out for her. Her cheeks were flushed, and her hair slightly damp. Her blue eyes had lightened even more; now they were the shade of blue that graced the sky with the rising sun at dawn. The ocean senshi thought she had never seen anyone or anything more beautiful than the girl in front of her.
Michiru's stare made Usagi a bit uneasy, and it almost evaporated the courage she had welled up while bathing to do what she was about to. However, seeing that the senshi's eyes were full of adoration and love, it moved the moon princess' soul. No one has ever look at her like that before. Once upon a time she thought Mamoru looked at her like that, but now, seeing it in Michiru's eyes, she knew that that was where she wanted to see it most.
Usagi broke the connection when she looked down. She took a deep breath to calm her nerves. Michiru noticed the girl was nervous. "Usagi?" she asked quietly, placing a soft hand on the younger girl's shoulder.
The princess looked up and met the older girl's eyes again. They seemed to make her courage rise again from the depths of her soul. "Michiru," she began shakily.
"What is it Usagi?" Michiru was starting to grow alarmed. _Maybe she doesn't want to stay with me after what happens. Maybe she can't love me._ These thoughts flashes through in mind over and over in a matter of seconds, but were ceased when Usagi spoke.
"You know when you said you loved me, that you thought you had always loved me?" Usagi started. She saw the sea senshi nod her head nervously. Usagi moved herself closer to the older girl, never taking her eyes from hers. Only about a half inch separated them. "I love you too." With those words she closed the distance that separated one from the other.
It took Michiru half a second to process what the girl had said, and a whole two seconds to realize that the person that owned her heart, that had always owned her heart, was kissing her. Moaning into the kiss, Michiru wrapped her arms around her love's waist pulling her tighter to her. Answering the moan with one of her own, Usagi's arms snuck their way around the older girl's neck as the kiss deepened.
Usagi felt Michiru's tongue licking at her lips, begging entrance. It took only half a heartbeat for her to open her mouth to her. The Neptunian probed the expanse of her princess' mouth, caressing her tongue lovingly with her own. Usagi, tired to the only one being intruded upon, pushed her own tongue into Michiru's waiting mouth. She moaned again as she felt her tongue being pulled in further and lightly sucked on by her lover.
When air truly became necessary, the two broke apart, breathing heavily. Usagi stared into her ocean goddess' eyes, and lightly cupped her cheek with her hand, caressing it with her thumb. Michiru surprised her when she leaned into the touch. "I think I was born to love you," Usagi whispered, before touching their lips again, in a long tender kiss.
"I never realized," Michiru said as they pulled apart again.
"What?" Usagi asked, content to finally be with the one she loved, and that loved her in return.
"I never realized that this," Michiru said as she placed one of Usagi's hands over her rapidly beating heart. "I never realized that this was always tied to you. It led me to you in your dreams, and it finally brought you to me in reality.
Their lips met again, this time in a slow sensual kiss. Nothing existed outside of each other. They didn't even notice the blinding radiance that was emitted from their hearts. Two hearts merged into one sound; the crimson cord of love that flowed from one heart to another grew stronger, and bound them together for all eternity.
"I'm glad that you two finally found each other," the two soon to be lovers jolted apart at the sound of another voice in the room. Turning, they saw Queen Serenity standing there in all her royal glory.
"Mother?" Usagi screeched.
"Queen Serenity, this, I'm," Michiru stuttered.
The Queen raised her hand to silence her. "It's alright Michiru, I knew something like this would happen eventually, and it is alright with me."
"But mother," Usagi started, "What about the future?"
"Let tomorrow take care of itself, all you are promised is today," Queen Serenity smiled. "All I ever wanted was for you to be happy and I see that is not with Mamoru. I have seen what he is in this life and I understand. Michiru is whom your heart chose, your soul mate."
At the Queen's words, said persons blushed, looking at each other, with pure untainted love in their eyes. Queen Serenity saw this, and smiled. _She's happy, my daughter is finally happy again._
"Mother?"
Queen Serenity was broken out of her thoughts by her daughter's voice. "Yes Serenity?"
"Are you really alright with all of this? I mean in the past I know I was bound to Endymion, so I mean," Usagi faltered, as tears welled up in her eyes at the thought of displeasing her mother, her friends and her family.
Michiru saw the tears in her love's eyes, and drew her into an embrace, whispering soothing words in her ear. Queen Serenity saw the love Michiru had for her daughter, and it moved by the sheer magnitude of the love emitted by the two girls. _If only I had seen it before, then none of this would have happened._ The Queen sighed at mistakes made in the past; a good place to leave them and move on, and give her daughter what she had always desired, someone who would love her more than life itself.
"Serenity," she said again. Usagi turned to her mother again, and seeing the happy, yet sorrowful smile on her face almost made her start to cry again. "I have done much that hurt you in the past. I truly regret that what I did, and I am starting to try and make it up to you. I want you to be happy, really happy, and that's with Michiru," the Queen told her, tears in her own eyes.
"Mother," Usagi cried, running forward and embracing her. The Queen hugged her daughter, and looked to Michiru, receiving a silent thank you from the girl.
"Now I have something important I must tell you two," the Queen's spoke, breaking the hug. Her eyes grew serious as she spoke. Michiru and Usagi nodded, stepping closer to each other, as if to protect the other from what they are about to hear. Once Queen Serenity was sure she had their undivided attention, she continued. "Mamoru will not give up without a fight. I worried that he may try to hurt you, or worse—" she trailed off, unable to voice what she thought would happen.
Michiru drew Usagi into her, and rested her head a top her new girlfriend's. "Can't we defeat him?" Michiru asked.
"At your current level you cannot defeat him. His anger will make him stronger, and his desire to own and possess Serenity will drive him. He will not stop until you are dead Michiru, and Serenity is broken."
"So what do we do," Usagi whispered, tears in her eyes.
"The other senshi will, most likely, help you because you are their friends. However, there is another power, greater than anger that could increase your own," Queen Serenity murmured, "that could help you defeat Mamoru."
"What is it?" Michiru asked, half-knowing the answer already.
"It is love with a promise, and commitment to each other."
Michiru blushed, "You mean—"
"Marriage," Usagi squeaked, stuttering a little, "W-We have to get married!" Said girl blushed and suddenly found the ground fascinating. _We just started dating and now we're getting married. What if Michiru doesn't want me? What if—_
Usagi was broken out of her thoughts by a hand under her chin tilting her head up to meet the eyes of the owner of said hand. "Usagi," Michiru murmured.
"I'm scared Michiru," the girl said, tearing slightly.
"Scared that you might not want me, I mean I'm a—" Usagi was cut off by a kiss from the ocean senshi.
"Do you feel this?" Michiru sad breaking from the kiss, and placing the girl's hand back over the point where her heart beat strongest. "This is yours, it has always belonged to you, and always will. I will always want you, and I will always love you, for all eternity. Not even death can stop my love from reaching you." Usagi had tears streaming down her face from Michiru's speech. "So," the sea senshi said, getting down on one knee, "Will you marry me, my love, and be with me forever?"
The girl nodded her head, once, twice, three times before speaking, "Yes, yes I will marry you Michiru." Pulling the older girl up for a kiss, Usagi placed one of the Neptunian's hands over her heart. Looking straight into Michiru's eyes, Usagi said, "This has always resided with you, because you can treat it better than I can. I will always love and want you too. Nothing, not even death will ever come between us."
Usagi's locket began to glow, along with Michiru's wand. A silver crescent moon encased a side of the Neptunian planet while Usagi's locket grew smaller and shifted from pink to a crystal blue.
Looking down at their respective transformation tools, they blinked. "What?" Usagi started.
Turning back to the Queen they noticed she was starting to fade. "You have taken your vows and promised your love to each other. Your union has been witnessed and blessed by the heavenly council, I now pronounce you wife and wife. You may kiss your bride," she said with a smile. The two girls' lips met in a tender kiss, forever joining them.
Queen Serenity's voice interrupted them once again; they turned back to where she was. Her body had almost faded away completely, "To transform with your new powers say 'Moon Imperial Power' and Neptune Imperial Power.' Take care of her Michiru and Serenity, be happy." The Queen vanished, leaving the two lovers alone in the apartment once more.
Michiru turned to face her princess once again, noticing for the first time that the girl's transformation wasn't complete. Her golden hair shifted to a silver color, the ends still a royal blue, but streaks of turquoise ran through her hair. Her eyes were a light blue, serene and calm, but filled with passion and an underlying current. Like a river, Michiru mused. Lifting her hand, Michiru cupped Usagi's cheek. "You look beautiful," she murmured, using her free hand to comb through the girl's silver tresses.
Usagi smiled, giving on of the silvery stand's a twist, "I didn't know my hair would change colors, do you like it?"
"I love it," Michiru replied. "It's like I have my very own piece of the night sky to hold and take care of."
If it were possible Usagi's smile brightened and her eyes became an even lighter blue. Michiru held her breath at the radiance of the girl. She truly is an angel. Usagi leaned up to kiss Michiru. The older girl wasn't that much taller than herself, but still tall enough to have to stand on her toes to see eye to eye.
Michiru saw what she was doing, and descended her lips to meet her princess. There lips met and Usagi twined her arms around Michiru's neck, running her fingers through her aquamarine hair. The ocean senshi pulled the girl closer as she felt a wet tongue push it's way into her mouth. Opening her mouth for the blonde completely, she caressed her, treating her like the princess she is. Slowly, Michiru walked Usagi back to her bedroom.
They broke the kiss as they reached the foot of Michiru's bed. "I won't do anything you don't want me too," the ocean goddess panted, resting her forehead against her wife's.
Catching her breath, Usagi murmured, "But I want you to." Usagi took off the top to her pajamas and dropped it on the floor. Michiru's breath caught in her throat, staring at the goddess that stood before her.
"Are you sure?" Michiru asked with a wavering voice.
Usagi took her hesitant lover's hand and placed it on her stomach, just below her breast. Meeting Michiru's eyes again, she said, "I want to give you everything tonight. I have already given you my heart and soul, now I want to give you my body." Usagi pulled her into a kiss, sighing at the contact.
Giving in to her desires, Michiru lightly pushed the girl backwards onto the bed. Slowly, she removed the rest of her angel's clothing, just as Usagi removed her own. Nothing separated them now, instinct took over, and they gave themselves to each other over and over that night. It was not just sex, to them, it was as if they found the other half of their soul and finally became one. Finally, exhausted from activity, they fell asleep, holding each other, as the moon shone through the window, blessing it's princess'.
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A/N: I am soooooo sorry about the late update, mid terms and spring break finished out March, one of my friends decided to do a melt down on me, and was mad at me through half of April so I spent that month trying to figure out what I did, and take care of her, and May was finals and moving back. As for half of June.... I have not excuse I was just being lazy. Which is good, because I got inspiration and rewrote like this whole chapter. Usagi was getting too OOC so I took her down a notch. And as for why everything happened so fast you'll find out in the next chapter.
Now, I want some suggestions about how the whole battle with Mamoru will go and turn out and such. He will get his a$$ kicked, there is no helping this, but I want to know how some of you think it should go down (the scouts have already been decided upon so leave them out of decisions for now). It'll probably turn out to be extremely ridiculous because this isn't the drama fic., my next Sailor Moon fic (again UsagixMichiru) will have more drama.
Any good suggestion will be considered, leave it in a review s'il vous plait
Artistia
4. Sensing Change
A/N: Okay, no excuse other than life sucks, for the really late post. Also the fact that this chapter didn't exist, and the next chapter is currently having a complete overhaul, in order to answer some questions. Alright, this chapter is short compared to the other ones, but it is necessary. Plus, I've also been developing my next story, I'm bad I know, but don't worry this story will be finished.
**Chapter 4- Sensing Change**
After Haruka was kicked out, she drove around for over an hour, trying to figure out how to fix what was happening. Sighing in defeat, she returned to Setsuna's house. The guardian of time was surprised to see her; however, when she saw the boxes her lover was carrying, she quickly realized what had happened.
"She found out?" Setsuna asked already knowing the answer.
"She found out," Haurka confirmed with a grim face. The sky senshi continued to move boxes into the house with Setsuna's help. After they were done, Haruka collapsed on the couch, her head in her hands. Setsuna shook her head at the defeated warrior, and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"What are we going to do Sets?" Haruka murmured. "It was mine and Michiru's destiny to be together in the future."
"I know, I felt a disturbance in the time stream. I went to the gates but the future was closed," the time guardian replied, troubled.
Haruka took her lover's hand and squeazed it, "What does it mean Sets?"
Setsuna sighed, "I can only imagine that something drastic is happening in this time that is changing the future."
"We have to stop this," Haruka said, her eyes narrowing. "We have to make sure Crystal Tokyo happens, so Chibi-Usa can be born. It is destiny."
Setsuna nodded, smiling at the thought of her young friend. "First, we must start by repairing the rift between you and Michiru. This might stop the shift in the future, and everything can go back to what it was."
Haruka agreed, both falling into silence, trying to figure out how to correct this mishap, until a small voice startled them out of their thoughts.
"A darkness is coming," the voice said.
Both women jumped a little, and turned toward the voice, coming face to face with a somber little girl.
"Hotaru," Setsuna cried, "What are you doing out of bed.
"A darkness is coming," the girl repeated, "The moon is afraid and alone when faced with this darkness. All others will fall prey to deception, save one."
"Something is coming after Koneko, something that we might succumb to," Harkua said, clenching her fist.
"This might be another cause of the disturbance," Setsuna said, "We must stand by her no matter what. Right now, she is with the prince, he'll keep her safe."
"We can only hope," Hotaru murmured, looking out the window to where the moon was rising over the horizon.
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Minako bolted upright from her position on the floor of Rei's temple. The four inner scouts had decided to have a sleep over and to hang out. They hadn't seen Usagi much after she moved in with Mamoru. At first, they had tried to get together, but they soon gave up and took to hanging out with just the four of them.
"What's wrong?" Rei asked, seeing Minako with a very startled expression on her face.
Makoto and Ami turned around at her question and looked at a very unsettled Minako.
The blonde warrior of Venus looked up to see all of them looking at her with concerned questioning faces. She shook her head at them, "I don't know but…"
"But?" The all ask.
Minako looks out the nearby window to see the moon creeping up into the sky. She turns her head back towards them. "I think," Minako began, "I think I felt Usagi's soul bond just now."
The others just sigh.
"Is that all?" Ami asks, a little frustrated
Makoto shakes her head, returning to her previous position while saying, "We know you're the senshi of love Minako, or course you would sense the princess' soul bond with her soul-mate."
Rei sighed, "Well, at least we can rest easy now that Usagi and Mamoru's souls are bonded. We won't have to worry about her all the time now."
The all returned to their activities, while Minako stared out at the moon. _It wasn't Mamoru._
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Mamoru downed another glass of whiskey as he stared at the full moon in the sky with lust and hatred in his eyes. He sat there, on the couch in front of the window, his hair disheveled. Broken furniture and glass lay strewn about his apartment in a chaotic pattern. When he found Usagi's note he flew into a blind rage, destroying everything. She was his property; she wasn't allowed to leave. He did not give her permission.
Suddenly, Mamoru felt a pulling in his chest, and he felt like something was breaking. The pain over-whelmed him and he blacked out for a few moments. When he came to, it felt like his soul had left his body, and returned in a mangled form. Rage filled his eyes as he realized what the implications meant; that Usagi's soul bonded with another. That someone else could possess his Usako completely where he failed.
The Earth prince threw his bottle down and screamed out in rage and fury. Suddenly, he heard a voice calling his name. "Endymion," came a breathy whisper.
"Who's there?" He yelled, "What do you want?"
"You know me," the voice answered, "you've always known me."
"Where are you?" The man screamed.
"Look in the mirror."
Avoiding broken glass and bits of wood and fabric, Mamoru made his way to the bathroom. When he arrived and looked into the broken mirror at his reflection he gasped. A dark aura surrounded his figure, while his own eyes, red in color, stared back at him. "Metallia," he spat, "I thought Usagi destroyed you years ago."
The voice laughed at him and his reflection replied, "Oh no, dear prince, a part of me has lived in you since the moon kingdom."
"Because," the reflection smirked, "you seemed evil enough to be able to sustain me. I mean it was your fault that the moon kingdom was destroyed after all."
"That's not true," the disturbed prince shot back, "I fought hard to protect my princess' kingdom."
His reflection sneered at him, "You may have defended it, but you also set in motion the events that started it. Practically raping Lady Beryl, promising her your love and devotion, but as soon as you caught sight of the fair princess, you left already conquered lands, and asked your parents to set up an engagement with the moon princess. And now, she has betrayed you by giving herself to someone else."
"That's not true," Mamoru growled.
"It's not? Then pray tell me why you felt her soul just now, bonding with someone else." To this, Mamoru had no response. "I can help you get her back, all you have to do is let those wicked tendencies of yours take over completely."
Mamoru looked back up, and stared into red eyes that stared unblinking into him. He'd finally be able to have what he's wanted for so long. "Alright."
His reflection just smirked.
5. Dreaming
A/N: Okay people, so since my birthday was a couple days ago, I decided to give you all a present. I had this floating around, finished on the same flash drive where this paper due on friday is (and I really should be working on it, but I'm not, I'm doing this.) And all of the names used in this chapter are real, I looked them up on different baby naming websites. So here's a list of who and what they mean.
Usagi/Serenity-Selia: Moon
Michiru/ Nereida-Assana: water Nymph- Waterfall
Minako/ Delphi: Love
Rei/ Aydan: Little Fire
Makoto/ Brigette: Strength
Ami/ Sophia: Wisdom
Haruka/ Zephyra: Wind
Setsuna/ Eternia: Eternity, Infinity
Hotaru/ Anastasia: To be Reborn
**Chapter 5- Dreaming**
Two hearts beat as one, and once again, two souls connected by time and destiny, shared the same dream.
Princess Serenity stood in the royal gardens of the Moon surveying her favorite section of the gardens. It appeared as a blue wave, pulsing and moving, like an ocean. However, in reality it was a collection of every species of flower from the Deep Sea planet, courtesy of the royal family. The rest of the garden was pretty much the same, different flowers donated by the different royal families in the Silver Alliance. The only flowers specific to the moon are wild mountain lilies, which are precious in their simplicity. The princess remembers well the day that the gardens were commissioned; it was the same day that she met her guardians. It was also the day she met the Prince of Earth, her fiancé. He was about 15 or 16 when they met, and at only 8 years old, she could tell that their relationship was not going to work. Glancing over to the gift the Earthlings brought with them, she winced at the sight of them. _Roses_, she thought, _a beautiful flower, but the thorns cause it to become vain, and slightly dangerous. Much like the Prince of said planet._
Flashback
I sighed silently as I stood next to my mother and her advisor. Today was the day I was going to meet the princesses from the other planets, and I was not in the mood to stand still and wait for them. Fidgeting while I waited, I wished I were somewhere else playing. I wondered what the other princesses were like. I had heard that the inner princesses were around my age, but I didn't hear much about the outer planetary princesses.
I again sighed and twisted around some more, hoping by some magic force that if I looked at the door every two minutes, they would come faster
"Princess Serenity stop fidgeting," scolded my mother's advisor._ I'm 8, what does she want me to do?_
"But Luna," I whined, "They're never going to get here."
Luna looked down at me with her murderous intent clearly visible in her golden eyes. She was a tall, slender woman with long wavy dark blue hair. If she wanted to, she could transform into a small blue cat, but only when it was convenient for her.
Mother looked like she was about to step in and try to prevent the oncoming feud, but Artemis, her other advisor, appeared before any blood was shed.
"My Queen," he said in a deep voice, "the royals from the inner planets have arrived."
We all straightened and looked towards the door. Soon four royal families appeared, their planet of origin stated through their appearances. The royal family from Mercury's wardrobe consisted of light to royal blue, Venus was orange and yellow, Mars red, and Jupiter was leaf green.
All of the Queens rushed forward and embraced mother, shouting different things like "How great to see you again," or "It's been far too long." I've never met any of these people, just heard stories about them, so I know the last time they saw each other was sometime before I was born. All to soon, they turned their attention on me. By this time, I had edged partially behind Luna, getting ready for another explosion. Sure enough, they all cried out, each one trying to hug me, all the while exclaiming how I looked just like my mother when she was younger.
Finally, after all of the screaming and fussing, these strange people calmed down and introduced me to the four people who would become my closest guards, or inner scouts. The leader of the inner guards was the princess from Venus, she was blonde blue eyed, just like myself. Delphia was her name. The princess Sofia of Mercury was shy and small with blue hair standard of the people of Mercury. Princess Aydan of Mars had long raven colored hair, and a fierce flame burning behind her eyes. She seemed very scary, but also protective at the same time. Brigitte, the princess of Jupiter was a tall brunette that had a calm, kind aura about her.
From the look in their eyes, I knew we would be friends for a long time, but a sense of foreboding came with them. It wasn't going to be an easy friendship. After we all had gotten acquainted for a bit, and our parents went off to talk, I slipped out and went wandering through the gardens. New flowers of all sorts and colors were being brought today, in honor of the alliance and the oath the princesses take to always protect me.
Suddenly, an overwhelming scent filled me; it had to be from one of the new flowers, as I had never smelt this before. I followed the heavenly scent, until I came to what looked like an ocean of flowers. It was beautiful. I knelt down and touch one of the flowers, the source of the scent, and smiled.
"That one is my favorite too." A voice broke me out of my silent revelry. I turned, and my eyes found a pair of stars, it seemed, embed in a sea of blue. My eyes moved to the rest of her; she had aquamarine hair, and was absolutely beautiful, even though she seemed to only be a couple years older than myself. I couldn't take my eyes off of her, not that I wanted to. "You must be Princess Serenity." Her voice said again, and broke the spell that held me.
I stood up, and turned to fully face her. "Yes, you can just call me Serenity, and you must be one of the outer planetary princesses," I examined her wardrobe, "Neptune I'm assuming."
The other girl laughed and looked down at her clothing. "Yes blue is my favorite color though. I'm Nereida, Princess of Neptune, at your service milady," the girl said with a sweeping bow.
I giggled at the enchanting princess' actions and continued on with the play, "'Tis nice to meet you. I am assuming that it is you who is to be one of my guards?"
"Yes, I am the guardian scout of my planet, one of the outer scouts," Nereida laughed as the act stopped. "It really is a pleasure to meet you your highness."
I waved her hand, "Please call me Serenity, and the pleasure is all mine, I'm sure we'll be great friends."
Nereida beamed at me, I thought my heart was going to stop, "I'm sure we will."
Mother found us about an hour later. We were playing in the new Neptunian gardens, and having such a good time that I forgot about everything else. "Serenity," mother scolded me, "We were looking for you every where."
I looked down at my feet, then over at my new friend, who gave me a comforting smile, before looking back at my mother. "I'm sorry Mother, I was playing with my new friend Nereida, and I forgot what time it was."
Queen Serenity looked over to where Nereida was, and the former curtsied in respect to the queen. "You must be the princess from Neptune," mother stated.
"Yes, I am. My parents could not make it, and send their regards, and I came a little earlier than the other outer scouts to inspect the plants. That's when I met the princess," the Neptunian princess smiled at me, and I grinned at her.
Mother nodded her head, "Alright, well, the other outer scouts are here, so you both should come along."
We both nodded, and brushed the dirt off our clothing and headed inside. In the grand room of the palace, we saw a girl with a boyish haircut and a tall young woman with long dark green hair. The woman approached mother and bowed. "My Queen, the royals from Saturn were unable to come seeing as their child is still quite young."
"It is alright, Eternia, I did not expect the young princess Anastasia of Saturn to be able to make it." Mother turned towards Nereida and I, "Serenity, this is Eternia, the princess of Pluto. She guards the gates of time, so you will not see her often."
I curtsied to show respect to the older woman. The woman's eyes softened, and bowed before me. "Princess, it is a pleasure to meet you. This," she said turning back to the other occupant of the room, "Is Zephyra, princess of Uranus."
The boyish princess bowed, "A pleasure." Obviously she doesn't talk much.
I curtsied in response, and introduced Nereida to them. I was tired of all the introductions, and wanted to sneak off and play with my friend. However, before I got the chance, the other royals, and my new guardians came into the room. The queen of Venus came up to my mother, saying the royals from Earth came, bringing roses with them, whatever those are. Mother turned to me, "It's time to meet you fiancée."
_My what?! _I looked over to the door, and two people, dressed in vibrant (_obnoxious_) colors walked in, followed by a (_haughty)_ young man with black hair, and dark eyes. _He's like twice my age!!!_ I blinked; they can't be serious right? He stopped in front of me, and his stare made me just a bit uncomfortable. No one else seemed to notice, expect Nereida, who caught my eye, has she had joined the other scouts. The man bowed and held out his hand, "Prince Endymion of Earth, your highness." I _reluctantly_, put my hand in his, and he kissed it. I bit back the urge to wipe it off. He stood and bowed before my mother as well, before resuming his staring. His eyes made me uneasy; they were dark, and cold. _Eyes are the windows to the soul. _This thought didn't make me feel any better.
"I hear you brought roses with you for our gardens?" My mother asked, breaking the staring contest.
The prince turned to her with a smile _(smirk)_ on his face, "Yes, they are very popular with our people back home, and we thought your people on the moon would enjoy them. As for the princess," he turned his gaze back to me, and I shifted, _this guy is creepy_. "I brought for you, a special red rose," he said pulling a flower from behind his back somewhere. He handed me the flower, and I pricked my fingers on the thorns located on the flower. _A beautiful flower, _I thought, looking at the prince, _dangerous intentions._
End Flashback
_Nereida and I have grown close over the years_, Princess Serenity thought smiling as she caressed the blue flowers_, close enough for mother to forbid her from coming to the moon. How I miss her, my love, my Assana_. The princess thought about the day that they gave each other new names; it was the same day that their relationship began to change.
Flashback
_Nereida had just turned 16, and I turned 14 in a month. We had become the best of friends, better than my relationship with the inner scouts, much to the surprise of my mother. We spent so much time together every time she came to visit, and today was no different. We were spending quality time together in my room, without disruptions. Suddenly Nereida stopped reading her book, because I hadn't heard the page turn for quite some type. I looked over at her, and she had something like a thoughtful expression on her face. "What's wrong?" I asked._
_She looked up at me, "I want to call you something else."_
_"What do you mean?"_
_"Well," she said, getting up and sitting next to where I lay on the bed reading a book, "Sometimes when a person has someone they really care about more than others, they have a special name for them. Everyone calls you Serenity, or princess, I want something special, just for us."_
_"Hmm, " I thought for a moment, "I guess that could work, you think of a name for me, and I'll think of one for you." We both grew quiet as we thought. A name struck me, and I looked over at her, and saw that she had one too. "Assana," I whispered, "My waterfall, my river."_
_She smiled, and brushed a piece of hair off my cheek and whispered drawing closer. "And you are my moon, my Selia," she replied with a whisper as our lips met for the very first time._
End Flashback
_It wasn't long after that, that Nereida was no longer allowed on the moon. However, I could visit her, but not for very long and not without an escort. I think mother was starting to suspect something. She even had Nereida's parents arrange a marriage with the princess of Uranus. However, no matter the obstacles, our love for each other continued to grow, and so did our bond. The only other one who knows is Delphia, the princess of Venus. Aside from Nereida, she's my best friend, and was very accepting, saying that a love like ours doesn't come around everyday. But, my mother is determined to marry me to that retched, cruel Earth prince._
"Serenity," came her mother's voice.
The young girl sighed, as she was broken out of her quiet reflection. "Yes mother," the girl replied, not turning to look at her.
"Prince Endymion will be at the ball tonight, try to be on your best behavior," the Queen sighed. She knew her daughter detested her fiancé, but she had no choice. An alliance between the Earth and Moon was destined and they were perfect together. A match made in heaven. The Queen thought that the girl would get used to the idea, to bad that the Fates were working against her.
"Of course mother, " Serenity replied. The Queen nodded her head in approval, before disappearing back into the palace. The girl sighed and glanced at her flowers; kneeling back down to caress the soft blue petals, she whispered, "Until we meet again." She rose softly, and returned to her room. Delphia was there.
"Do you want to talk about it?" she asked.
Serenity sighed and flopped onto the bed, most un-lady like. "I don't know why mother just doesn't accept Nereida. She's the one for me, I know it."
Delphia sat next to Serenity on the bed a took her hand, "I know it too; she's your soul mate. Why my mother can't see this I don't know, or why they can't see that Endymion is a creep. Did you know he was involved with another woman before he met you?"
"Really?! What happened to her?" Serenity asked sitting up.
Delphia shrugged,"Nobody knows from what I can tell. He promised her love and marriage, but after seeing you, he left her in the cold; she probably left with a broken heart."
"That's so sad, but I guess I know sort of how she feels, not being able to be with the one you love."
Delphia took the princess' hand and squeezed it. "Don't worry princess, if you don't end up together in this life, you'll be together in another one. I'll make sure of it."
"Really," Serenity asked, wiping the tears out of her eyes.
The princess of Venus nodded her head, "Soul mates means that you are tied together forever, you can't fully live without the other."
"Thanks Delphia, aside from my love, you're my best friend."
Delphia smiled. "You're mine too Serenity. Now," she said standing up, "You better get ready for the ball. There is a rumor that a center Neptunian will be present tonight, in face of the coming war."
Serenity smiled, "We'll just have to wait and see."
That night at the ball, Serenity encountered a tall dark man in a mask. She knew whom it was, and was repulsed when he kissed her hand and swept her off for a dance. He smirked as he pulled her close, the hand on her back traveling further south. The princess almost pushed him away but she remembered the promise she made to her mother. She gritted her teeth and forced a smile. No one noticed any of this, save one, and said person slipped out of the room unnoticed.
Halfway through the night, Serenity slipped out to the balcony seeking fresh air, and a place to be alone. The Earth came in sight, and the girl stared at the turbulent waters of said planet. They reminded her of another planet and the person there she held close to her heart. Suddenly, the princess felt a prickle in her spine that sent her heart a flutter. "I thought you were forbidden from returning here," she said without turning around.
"The Queen thought it best I return in the face of the coming war," came a breathy whisper in her ear, "I am one of your guardians after all."
Serenity giggled as the hot breath tickled her ear. Turning, she embraced the person behind her, never wanting to let go. "I missed you Assana," she whispered.
The princess of Neptune smiled at the name her love had given to her, and pulled her close. "I missed you too, Selia," she whispered, bringing the younger girl in for a chaste kiss.
The two broke apart when they heard footsteps. Turning toward the sound, they watched as Endymion stepped out onto the balcony. "Ah, there you are Serenity," he said, stepping over to the Lunar princess, placing a hand on her back, possessively. Nereida tensed, and pulled her love just a bit out of his reach.
Endymion blinked, realizing for the first time that Serenity was not alone on the balcony. He turned toward the other princess and bowed. "Nereida, princess of Neptune, it has been a long time," he said, his gaze running her entire body, "long time."
Serenity tensed, seeing that gaze and stepped in front of Nereida, "Did you want something Endymion?"
"Ah," he said as if her was just remembering why he came looking for the princess. Turning to the Neptunian, he bowed slightly, "I wish to speak with Serenity alone if you please."
Glancing at Serenity and seeing her give a slight nod, Nereida consented. She bid the two farewell but stayed in the shadows to keep watch over her princess. Nereida listened as he told his story about how the Dark Kingdom had caused Earth to turn against the Lunarians, and how he would stay and protect her. After seeing the prince leave, the Neptunian returned to her love.
"Oh Assana," Serenity cried, tears forming in her eyes, "Is it really as bad as that man claims."
"I'm afraid so Selia. Your mother wouldn't call me here if she didn't need my strength in order to defend the kingdom," Nereida sighed, knowing full well it wasn't only the Queen keeping them apart.
"I don't want you to fight. I don't want you to get hurt," the princess cried clinging to her lover.
Nereida made shushing noises as she rocked her princess, calming her. Pulling back a little and tilting the younger girl's head so she could see into her eyes, Nereida said, "Don't worry darling, nothing can tear me from you, not even death."
The dream progressed to the destruction of the moon kingdom. The Earth attacked and the warriors of the Silver Alliance fell.
"Nereida! Nereida!!!" A frantic Serenity searched for her love among the fallen.
Finally, amidst the confusion and broken warriors, Serenity found her love, not to far from the fallen Earth prince. "Assana," the princess cried, falling to her knees. She cupped the warrior of Neptune's face in her hands, "Assana please wake up."
"Selia," the girl gasped out, turning slightly to look at her love through bleary eyes.
"Yes Assana, I'm right here."
"I'm glad that I got to see you one last time," Nereida murmured stretching out a bloody hand to the other girl's face. (_A/N: yes that line is from beauty and the beast, don't judge me. It's a good line)_
"Assana don't leave me," Serenity choked out, clutching to her other half.
"Well be together again. I love you Selia," Nereida whispered in her last breath, before fading.
"No, Assana, don't go," the princess cried, clinging onto the other girl's body. In her despair, Serenity searched for her lover's sword, but all she could find was Endymion's. Lifting it, and placing the tip of the sword on the spot on her chest where her broken heart continued to beat, "We'll be together again," she whispered, a tear falling down her cheek.
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Okay, well that was sad wasn't it, and yes that is the end of the chapter, I'm sorry. I don't know when the next one is going to be done simply because I haven't written yet. I do have a feeling that there will only, at most, be about three more chapters if I make the next few long. I'm also growing tired of this fic. and I want it done. Now that you know what happened, what really happened anyway, and now that Darien belongs to the dark side, how do you think the battle should go down. I have a few ideas, I just want to know what ya'll think.
Review please, tell me what you think
Artistia
6. Realizations
A/N: I have no excuse for how late this is, other than I started another story that has preoccupied my thoughts. Anyway, I've decided, this story is almost over, 2 more chapters and maybe an epilogue. I can tell ya'll are excited. i won't even think about uploading the other story until this one is over so don't worry... or don't get excited. And I have the plan for how this is all going to go down, and it starts with the next chapter. I'm gonna try to get it out fast, it's planned, but not written, and my classes are like hell this semester. Anyway, to the chapter ^_^
**Chapter 6- Realizations**
A scream ripped through Tokyo as the moon princess bolted upright in bed, her eyes wide. Her new lover started as well, but retained enough sense to embrace the crying princess to her, whispering calming words in her ear. Michiru was just as upset as the girl crying in her arms; seeing the same girl, her love, her heart, kill herself in order to be with her left her disturbed, but somewhere deep down, it also made her a little happy.
Sniffling, Usagi pulled back from her wife, and looked up into her eyes, cupping her cheek. "It was you," she whispered, "It has always been you. I remember that now, I remember everything."
"I remember as well my love, my Selia," Michiru murmured, bringing their lips together for a tender kiss. "What were you thinking," she asked as soon as they separated, "killing yourself because of me?"
Usagi's eyes welled up with tears, "I- I couldn't stand the thought of living without you, I didn't want that. I wanted to join you in a new life, and didn't want to live in a world without you in it. Assana, I love you. I can't live without you, you hold my heart, and when died, you took my heart with you."
"Oh Usagi," Michiru cried, pulling the girl back to her, kissing her princess all over her face. "I can promise you, I will never leave you alone again. Nothing will ever separate us, not even death." Michiru pushed her lover down on the bed, and held her princesses body beneath her. The princess let out a squeal, followed by a moan as Michiru's naked body touched hers again. The Neptunian had a wicked glint in her eyes as her fingers began to dance beneath Usagi's waist, watching as Usagi's breath caught in her throat and her eyes darkened with desire. "I will show you exactly how much of you I hold in my heart, and that I will never let you go." Michiru proceeded to do exactly that.
The Neptunian continued to have her wicked ways with her wife, and brought her to heights unimaginable. Long strands of cascading silver clung to Usagi's back, neck and face, damp with sweat. Michiru thought she never looked more beautiful than in that moment when the moon princess was trying to regain her breath. Exhausted from the lovemaking, and the previous emotional outpour, Usagi snuggled against her sweaty wife slowly drifting off to sleep. Michiru held her princess close to her heart, tenderly brushing strays hairs off her face, and bent down to whisper in her ear, "You said that I hold your heart, well you are my heart, my dear Selia. You are my soul, the very breath I take, the life in my body. You are everything to me, and I will never part with you."
Michiru awoke with a start, and a little disoriented as to why she woke. She looked to her side and found a very naked, very beautiful moon princess snuggled into her. She smiled tenderly, before realizing that the telephone ringing on her nightstand next to her bed was what woke her from her sleep. Not wanting her wife to be woken up, Michiru grabbed the phone and answered it quietly.
"Michiru-san," a quiet murmur came from the other end of the phone.
"Minako-chan?" Michiru answered in a whisper, "What is it, what's wrong?"
The other end of the phone was quiet for a moment before Minako's voice was heard again, "I-is Usagi there?" Michiru remained silent, gazing at the sleeping princess; she heard Minako sigh on the other side of the line. "I thought so, don't worry Michiru-san, I have no objections. I just wish to talk to Usagi for a bit. If you would, could you please ask her if she will meet me for lunch."
Michiru smiled, "Of course Minako-chan, the Crown then?"
"No, there's too big a chance that the others will see us," Minako replied. She gave Michiru the name of a small American style diner and hung up. Michiru put the phone back on its holder, and continued to stare at her beloved. Running her fingers through silky strands of silver hair, Michiru kissed her lover on the lips, feeling her awaken. Michiru watched as light blue eyes opened and focused on her face.
A brilliant smile etched itself on the face of the moon princess, "Good morning Michiru."
An answering smile appeared on Michiru's face at hearing her beloved's voice in the morning, "It is a very good morning, love." They stared into each other's eyes for a long time before Michiru spoke again, "Minako-chan called, she wants you to meet her for lunch."
Usagi's eyes widened, before they mellowed and she nodded. "She was the only one back then who knew and approved of our relationship. She is my best friend, it'll be fine."
Michiru nodded in understanding and told her wife where Minako wanted to meet her. They proceeded to get up and get ready to greet a new day, together. Smiling and laughing, they made breakfast together, making a complete mess in the kitchen when they decided to have a "tongue battle" in the midst of eating breakfast. After cleaning up the kitchen, Michiru and Usagi spent some quality time together, getting to know each other better than before. Their likes, dislikes, hobbies, things that make them happy, things that make them sad, nothing was left unsaid between them. When it was time for Usagi to leave to meet Minako, it was safe to say that the two princesses had fallen harder in love with each other, and there were no secrets left between them.
Usagi dressed in a dark blue tank top and dark jeans. There was a sliver of skin peeking out from between the two, reveling a little of her firm stomach. The dark colors contrasted wonderfully with her new hair, and Michiru thought she looked absolutely stunning. The moon princess grabbed her purse and some sunglasses, and was about to head out when two arms encircled her waist. Hot breath hit her ear, and a voice whispered, "You are not going out of the house like that are you?"
The princess turned her head slightly and grinned mischievously, "I was planning on it; it's really hot outside this time of year."
"And who's to say I'm going to let you leave, looking as beautiful and sexy as you are," Michiru murmured closing the gap between their lips. To say that the kiss was hot and passionate would be an understatement.
When air was needed, the two broke away. "I need to go meet Minako-chan," Usagi gasped trying to regain her breath.
"You have time," Michiru whined, diving in for a repeat of the first kiss. Usagi moved her head slightly, and her lips landed on the other girl's cheek instead. Michiru decided to make use of this and moved her lips down to her princess' neck, sucking and nipping at her pulse point.
Usagi gasped, and pushed the Neptunian away. "Now, now, you naughty girl," she murmured, "we can have fun, when I get back." Michiru smirked, Usagi wondered that was for, and then realized, "You left a mark didn't you."
"Maybe," Michiru teased, nipping and the girl's neck again.
"You," Usagi laughed, pushing her away, and running out the door, "I'll be back later." The door shut to Michiru's laughter. Shaking her head at her wife's antics, Usagi hurried to meet Minako at the diner. When she arrived, she saw Minako waiting for her, so she walked up to the blond, "Minako-chan."
The blond turned her head and blinked, "Usagi-chan? Wow, I would not have recognized you if you hadn't walked up to me."
Usagi smiled at the girl, and sat down across from her, "What did you need Minako-chan, Michiru said you sounded… different on the phone this morning?"
"Ah, well," Minako looked away for a second, "I had a dream last night, a memory from my past. I dreamed about you and Michiru, that you were soul mates, and that I was one of the only people who knew and supported you. Your mother she… she knew that you and Michiru had something, but she was determined to marry you to Mamoru, er Endymion. My mother didn't even support you, she should have been able to see that you two belong together." Minako had tears in her eyes, Usagi could see that, and felt her own tears in her eyes.
"Is that what you wanted to tell me Minako?" Usagi asked, grasping the other girl's hand.
Minako sniffed, "Part of it. I just wanted to tell you in person that I support you two entirely. I don't know how everyone else will take it, but I will stand by you. Mamoru's a jerk and never has deserved you, little pansy flower boy." Usagi laughed a little at this, and Minako smiled at her with a little twinkle in her eye. "So," she started, "What has developed between you and Michiru-san? Since you spent the night at her place you must have done it already."
The moon princess' face turned a tomato red color, and Minako squealed, attracting the room's attention. When the occupants of the diner turned back to their own affairs and the waitress came and took the two girl's orders, Minako turned back to Usagi, "So what all happened?"
Usagi told her friend everything that happened yesterday, from Mamoru to Queen Serenity, leaving out the intimate details of her and Michiru. Some things should remain private. "So what are you going to do?" Minako asked after Usagi had finished her explanation.
"Honestly, I don't know," Usagi replied, staring at the ice cubes in her glass. The waitress brought over their food, and the moon princess took a huge bite of her burger, courage is found everywhere. "I should tell my parents, but as for everyone else, I think I'll wait for a bit. I'm afraid that everyone will be disappointed in me."
Minako took her hand, "I don't know what everyone will say, but I'll be there for you. I'll never fight against you, my princess, my best friend. And besides, if someone does decide to act up, we can just kick their ass."
That did it, Minako and Usagi fell into fits of laughter, and the tense and serious mood died. The two continued to eat their lunch while talking about various subjects; the topic of how the others would react to the news of Usagi's new relationship with Michiru was never brought up again.
After Usagi left to go meet Minako, Michiru pouted a bit at the absence of her new lover. _How could she become such a big part of my heart and soul in such a short amount of time?_ This thought ran through the Neptunian's head repeatedly as she straightened the apartment, and put Usagi's new clothes in the closet. However, she realized that the moon princess has been worming her way into her heart since they met, and her presence has been growing ever since.
Michiru smiled like lovesick fool thinking about her beautiful bunny. She was broken out of her thoughts by a knock on the door. Looking at the door and then down at the pajamas she was wearing, Michiru remained seated on the couch where her thoughts had taken her, hoping that whoever it was would go away. When the knocking persisted, the sea senshi sighed, and rose to answer the door.
"Yes, who is it?" She asked opening the door to reveal the soldiers of Pluto and Uranus. "What do you want?" She asked, gritting her teeth.
"We need to talk," Setsuna replied, forcing her way into the apartment. Haruka followed, looking apologetically at Michiru, before seating herself next to her new lover on the couch.
The sea senshi sighed, and sat in the chair facing the pair on the couch. "What do you wish to discuss?" Michiru asked, annoyed, hoping that the two would be gone before Usagi came back.
"Look Michiru," Setsuna started, "What Haruka and I have done to you is unforgivable but you two need to be together! The future dictates it. Chibi-Usa told us that you two were together in the future, so that means that you have to work this out. I will be sad to lose Haruka of course, but this has to be done to preserve the future."
Michiru was quiet during Setsuna's speech. When the time guardian was done, she turned to Haruka and asked, "And you agree with this?"
Haruka nodded, "We need to think of the future, and I am willing to work this out for the greater good."
The Neptunian sat back and thought for a while. _How could I have loved this person? Willing to sacrifice personal happiness for the sake of what's to come? And Setsuna too! They're both so blind to what is going on, and how bad they hurt me to think that this little "intervention" was going to work! _"Well Michiru," Setsuna's voice broke the sea senshi out of her own thoughts, and back into reality.
Michiru shook her head and simply replied, "No."
"How could you be so selfish?" Haruka raged, standing up.
"Me! Selfish! What about you? How dare you two come in here, telling me that we have to stay together for a future that you don't know is coming after you have been cheating on me for half a year!" Michiru screamed. "The future changes Setsuna, and you have no say as to what it becomes, get over it."
Setsuna was about to reply when they heard the sound of the door opening and someone calling "Michiru I'm home."
They all turned to see a gorgeous silver haired young woman (goddess) who was looking back at them with shock. "Why" she started before Haruka cut her off.
"Who are you?" Haruka demanded. Usagi and Michiru raised an eyebrow at this, realizing that the other two in the room couldn't recognize her. The moon princess decided to use this to her advantage.
"Serena," she replied, looking Haruka full in the eye.
"Why are you here?" Haruka continued, advancing on the girl.
Michiru saw this and moved to place herself in front of her love. "She lives here, with me," the Neptunian saw rage building up in her former lover's eyes.
"So," she gritted, "You decided to replace me with this whore have you!?" The senshi of wind was going to say more before she was silenced by a slap on the face.
"How dare you?" Michiru was angry now; no one talked about **her** bunny like that. "You come into my home, insult my new love and my intelligence and you expect me to go along with your wishes. Get out!"
Haruka was about to start raging again but was stopped by a tug on her arm. Looking, she saw that Setsuna was holding onto her wrist and shaking her head. The time guardian turned to look at the Neptunian and whispered, "This isn't over Michiru."
"I think it is," the teal haired girl replied, before opening the door for the other two. They walked out, and she slammed the door behind them, fuming silently. She was pulled out of her outraged thoughts, however, when she felt two soft, warm hands holding and caressing her face. Her own hands came up and covered the two on her face, feeling the warm contours of those slender, graceful fingers. Finally, she opened her eyes to see her love, her Usagi staring at her as if she were the most important person in the world.
"Thank you," Usagi finally spoke, "for defending me." She placed a quick kiss on Michiru's lips before pulling back.
The Neptunian's eyes teared; she wrapped her arms around her princess and pulled her to her, burying her face in the other girl's hair. "I should be thanking you," Michiru murmured, her tears disappearing into a flurry of silver silk, "for loving me, for wanting me."
"Always and forever," Usagi replied, pulling the older girl's face to her own. Their lips were barely touching when she whispered again, "Always and forever I'll love you." They kissed again, just an innocent, tender touching of the lips to reassure and confirm undying, unending love. A few hours later found the lovers cuddling on the couch, enjoying each others' presence. Usagi told Michiru about her conversation with the senshi of Venus, and Michiru informed Usagi about what happened with Haruka and Setsuna before she arrived. "They aren't going to support us when they find out who I really am, they already don't support this," Usagi cried, tears dripping from her eyes.
Michiru rubbed the younger girl's back, "Does that bother you?" The sea senshi wanted to know if their relationship was going to hurt the younger girl, if it did-
"This doesn't bother me," Usagi said, placing her hand on her wife's chest, above her beating heart. "It bothers me that our friends can't see what we do, what Minako does, and what mother has started to see, that our love is one that should be, that should have always been nurtured and protected, and that we should have always been together."
Michiru felt tears come to her eyes, "Oh Usagi, you have no idea how much I've needed you to say that. I know we haven't been together for long, but I feel so connected to you. I realize now that it is because I've always loved you, from the moment I saw you I was in love. Love at first sight you see my dear, but it was so much more than that. I fell in love with your loving gentle hands, always reaching out to comfort and protect. I fell in love with your laughing mouth, so beautiful as it smiles a smile that could light up the world. I fell in love with your strong, stubborn eyes as they looked at me, asking me why I had to be alone, why there had to be a sacrifice. But most of all, I fell in love with your forgiving heart, one that forgives her enemies no matter what they have done, one that saved the soldier of silence, no matter the consequences, and one that has taken a battered old soldier and made her whole again."
The moon princess' response to the heartfelt declaration from her lover was to crush her lips against those of her wife. Michiru's mind went positively blank at feeling her wife's passion and love coursing through every bone, every fiber of her being. Usagi pushed her wife on her back, straddling her hips as much as possible on the couch. Pulling back from her wife's mouth, Michiru gasped, feeling Usagi's hands roam everywhere on her body. "Let's see how much you love my hands," Usagi grinned wickedly.
A while later (however long it takes Usagi to completely ravish her wife), the Neptunian lay panting, staring blankly at the ceiling while her lover lay curled up on top of her, a satisfied smirk gracing her features. "I think," Michiru gulped, trying to catch her breath, "that all of my brain cells have been roasted, because I can't really think anymore."
She fumbled with her words a bit, but hearing the sweet laughter coming from her love, she didn't mind. "Who would have thought that I could render the graceful, intelligent Sailor Neptune into a bumbling love sick puppy," Usagi laughed happily, shifting her body so that she could see eye to eye with her love. They both moaned as naked skin caressed each other, and about lost their minds when their naked breasts came to rest on each other when Usagi finally got into the position she wanted. Opening her eyes, she looked down into the eyes of her love, seeing the love that was surely in her own eyes reflected back at her. "My love, my wife," she murmured, placing kisses all over the other's face.
Michiru's eyes watered at the love and affection her lover was showing her, and the love and desire that was present in those beautiful light blue eyes. "Usagi," Michiru murmured, running her hands through her love's silver hair. The moon princess at settled her head into the crook of Michiru's neck, content to snuggle naked on the couch.
"Hmm," came the lazy reply, though the girl made no move to sit up.
"Why do your eyes get lighter? They're almost light blue now," Michiru asked, still running her hands through her beloved's hair.
Usagi smiled, expecting this question sooner or later, "They get lighter when I'm happy. They've been cobalt blue for so long because I haven't been happy, but now I am utterly and completely happy."
Michiru smiled, a wolfish smile, "Let's see how happy I can make you then." Her princess squealed out in laughter as she picked her up and proceeded to make her happy… all over the apartment.
Hours later found them eating dinner, consisting mainly of fruit (Michiru has neglected to go to the store recently), and snuggling in the bathtub. It was sensual, it was sexual, it was tangible and it was love. The sensation bubbling deep within their hearts would attest to that. Usagi and Michiru were happy, and that was all that matter in that moment. "Michiru," Usagi murmured, sitting comfortably between her wife's legs.
"Hmm," Michiru murmured back, rousing from her state of extremely relaxation.
"Will you go out with me tomorrow, I want you to meet some friends of mine, and I want to inform them of our relationship. I want Minako to come and meet them too," Usagi replied, reaching her arm back around to run her fingers through the older girl's hair.
"Anything you want my love, anything in the world."
The next morning found Michiru and Usagi standing outside of the younger girl's parent's home. Michiru remembered the conversation she had with her bunny the night before, and nowhere did she mention coming and talking to the girl's parents, oh no, that bomb was dropped on her this morning by her lovely wife. _Little sneak_, Michiru thought, turning to look at the silvered haired girl standing next to her. She would have continued to be angry with her princess, but seeing the tense look on her love's face, her anger was replaced with concern.
"It'll be alright love," Michiru said, lacing their fingers together. Usagi flashed her a small smile, before walking up to the front door and entering the house, her wife not two steps behind her.
"Mom, I'm home," Usagi yelled as she opened the door.
"Is that you Usagi? What did you- Usagi?!" Ikuto finally walked into the hall and saw her daughter, "What-What happened to you, and who is this behind you?"
"Can we sit down with Dad first, I have some things I need to tell you two?" Usagi asked quietly.
Ikuto frowned worriedly at seeing her daughter's expression, "Of course dear, I'll go get him."
After Kenji got over his shock at seeing how much his daughter had changed, they moved to the living room. Kenji and Ikuto sat in the two recliners while Usagi sank into the couch. Michiru sat next to her. "What I have to tell you isn't easy for me to say, but I have lied to you two enough, and it's time for you to know the truth. I hope you don't hate me after," Usagi began.
Ikuto glanced at her husband, before motioning for Usagi to continue. The moon princess sighed, and launched into her story, sparing only the fact of who Michiru was to her now. By the time she finished, Usagi had tears streaming down her face. Michiru desperately wanted to take her beloved in her arms and kiss her tears away, but she knew that it would be inappropriate with her parents there, not knowing of their relationship. Ikuto sat stunned before she rushed to the couch and embraced her crying daughter. "Oh Usagi," she cried, holding her daughter, "I-We didn't know, all this time, you've been sacrificing yourself, your happiness for everyone else. It's time you did something for yourself."
Kenji nodded, "Yes pumpkin, though, if I ever see that Chiba fellow again, I will kill him with my own hands."
Ikuto looked over to Michiru, "And you've been taking care of our daughter through this difficult time?"
Usagi intervened before the Neptunian could say anything, "Yes, that's the other thing I wanted to tell you two." Kenji and Ikuto glanced at Usagi as she took a deep breath, "Through this difficult time, and even since we've met, Michiru has always been there for me, and I see now that she has come to mean the world to me."
"So you're saying that you two are involved?" Ikuto asked, a little confused. Kenji clenched his hands; angry eyes glared at Michiru from across the room.
Michiru noticed this, and chose her next words very carefully, "Mrs. Tsukino, I love your daughter very much, she means everything to me. I found myself in love before I even knew what love was, or to what magnitude love could be, and," Michiru got up and moved in front of Mr. Tsukino, "I would like your permission to date, and to someday marry your daughter. I know that she is too precious a gift to give up, but I promise I will love and protect her for the rest of my days." If there was any doubt in Mr. and Mrs. Tsukino that this young woman in front of them loved their daughter, it was erased with that heartfelt declaration.
"Well," Kenji said clearing his throat, "You're already a step ahead of that Chiba creep, coming to formally ask for my permission, even though you're probably already living together." Usagi and Michiru had the courtesy to blush.
"I agree with your father dear," Ikuto said, smiling at your daughter, "As long as you're happy, it is okay with me."
Usagi smiled, hugging both her father and mother, before tackling her love in fierce embrace. "I love you," she murmured into teal hair. The two departed shortly after, leaving her parents with hopes of wedding plans, and finally seeing their daughter happy.
"Okay," Michiru said, once they were back in her car, "now, are we going to meet these people that you wanted to introduce me too." Usagi smiled, and directed them to a small French style café, outside of which stood Minako.
"Usagi-chan, Michiru-san!" The blonde girl waved happily as the two persons exited the car. She ran over and embraced the two girls. "So, Michiru, I hear you are quite the animal in the sack," Minako said, winking at the older girl.
"Oh, I would say that Usagi is much more animalistic than I am," Michiru replied with a wink, "I don't think I am as flexible as she is."
"Michiru," Usagi yelled, blushing straight to the ends of her silver hair, "can we just go in now please."
"Of course my love," Michiru smirked opening the door, "After you."
The moon princess shook her head at her wife's antics, and walked in, followed by Minako and Michiru. They watched as the silvered haired girl looked around, before running and embracing two women. "Bee, Nellie!" The girl cried out happily. One of the women had long dark blue hair, and the other long fiery read hair.
"Isn't that…" Minako started, looking at the two women. As the three women drew out of their embrace, the soldier of Venus saw their faces, "Queen Beryl and Nehellenia…" The two soldiers stood in shock as their princess waved them over to the two people.
"Minako, I sure you remember them," Usagi said before turning to Michiru, "but I would like to introduce you, Michiru, to Beryl and Nehellenia." Michiru and Minako both looked at her before another delighted scream erupted. Usagi turned and looked towards the squeal, giving off one of her own, "Prizma, Catzy, Avery, Bertie!" Another group came up behind them, consisting of about 8 people.
"This is like a bad horror movie," Minako murmured, listing off all the people. "The four sisters, Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Rubeus, Kunzite, Zoicite, Jadeite, Nephrite, almost all of our enemies from the past… Why, How are they here?"
"Usagi," Emerald started after the girl had finished embracing everyone, "We have a table in the back that we set aside for this meeting." Usagi nodded, grabbing her two companions, and following the group into a private back room.
"Alright, what is going on?" Minako burst out upon arrival into the private room, "You all are supposed to be dead!"
"Usagi forgave us," Beryl stated, "She gave us a second chance at life."
Nehellenia nodded, "She realized that we were being influenced by evil beings, and gave us a chance to start again, to live a life free of those influences."
"And for us," Kunzite added, pointing to himself and the other three generals, "Usagi realized that the ones that attacked you all were not us, just evil clones."
The teal haired senshi of Neptune yanked the moon princess back towards her, and crushed their lips together. "Have I ever told how much I love your loving and forgiving heart," Michiru murmured once the kiss was broken.
"A few times," Usagi giggled, touching their lips together momentarily. A cough broke them out of what could possibly have led to a heavy make-out session. They turned around to see everyone looking at her with shock evident on their faces.
"What about Endymion?" Diamond asked.
The moon princess' face turned dark, as she began to recount her story for the second time that day, only this time, Michiru's comforting arms were holding her and providing her with the strength she needed to finish her story. By the time she finished, the group was seething with anger.
"I had forgotten how big of a jack ass he was," Beryl reminisced, leaning into Nehellenia, "I loved him so much, and he just tossed me away. Asshole."
"Anyway," Minako said, breaking the somber mood, "So, since you are all good guys now, what have you been up to?"
"I think I can answer that for them," Usagi smiled, laughing, "Diamond and Emerald married, so did Catzy and Rubeus, and Sapphire and Prizma. They and Bertie and Avery own this café. Nehellenia and Beryl are engaged, and they own the small flower shop across the road."
"And what about you four hunky hotties?" Minako asked, winking at Kunzite, who, surprisingly, blushed.
"We're all going to college," Zoicite said, laughing at Kunzite's reaction, "I'm going for a degree in chemistry, Jadeite engineering, Nephrite astronomy, and Kunzite business."
"Oooh, I'm gonna have to let you run my business, sexy," Minako said, walking up to Kunzite, looking him up and down.
Everyone laughed, as the normal stoic general blushed straight to the ends of his white hair. Beryl watched as the silver haired princess laughed, a full true laugh, all the time holding onto the teal haired senshi of Neptune. The former dark queen had never seen the girl look so happy, and she had a feeling it was due to the woman who had a protective and comforting arm wrapped around her waist. "Michiru-san," Beryl said, drawing everyone's attention."
Michiru looked at the former queen, "Yes."
"Thank you, I haven't seen the princess this happy in a long time," Beryl whispered, tears in her eyes.
The sea senshi's eyes widened, turning to look at her love, who also had tears in her eyes. Fighting back the urge to ravish her wife senseless, Michiru leaned down and pressed a tender kiss against the girl's lips. "Always," Michiru murmured, "Always."
"Hey Setsuna, Haruka," Rei greeted the two as they entered the shrine, "come in, come in, Ami-chan and Mako-chan are inside."
"Where is Minako-san and the princess," Setsuna asked as the two outer scouts walked through the door.
Rei shrugged, "Minako-chan called and said that she was going out with a friend of hers for a few days, so that we might not see her very much, and as for Usagi, we haven't really talked with her since she moved in with Mamoru-san. I'm guessing she's with him."
Haruka sighed, "Well at least that's one thing we don't have to worry about."
Rei was puzzled, "What do you mean?"
Setsuna and Haruka shared a look. "We'll fill you in in a minute," Setsuna said. Soon, they were all settled on the floor. The three inners stared expectantly at the two outer scouts.
"Michiru dumped me a kicked me out," Haruka told them.
"What?!" The other three shouted, "Why?"
"Turns out that she has been sleeping with someone behind my back," Haruka replied. Setsuna and her had prepared this story ahead; they weren't going to be blamed for this, oh no, if Michiru wanted to destroy the future, then she was going to take the blame for it.
"Wow," Ami said, "I never thought Michiru would be one to do that."
Makoto nodded, "Yeah, so why are you two here?"
"We need help," Setsuna replied. "The future is changing, I can no longer see what it is to be. We need your help to separate Michiru from that whore she is currently sleeping with. If we don't, the future as we know it is gone." They sat in silence. The inner scouts reflecting on what Setsuna told them, and the two outers sat praying that the others wouldn't see through their lie.
The telephone ringing broke the quiet. "I'll get it," Rei said rising.
"So, where have you been staying if Michiru kicked you out," Ami asked Haruka.
"I've been staying with Setsuna, Hotaru is currently there as well," Haruka replied.
"Girls, I'm afraid we have another problem," Rei stated, re-entering the room, "That was Mamoru-san, apparently Usagi has disappeared."
"What?!" They shouted.
Rei shrugged, "He just said that he hasn't seen her for a while, and that if we saw her first, to tell her that he was looking for her." Rei scrunched her nose, "He sounded different, something in his voice. Anyway, we should meet up with him, find Minako and tell her, deal with the Michiru situation, and then find Usagi."
"Yes," Setsuna nodded, "the future must be preserved, for our princess, for her happiness."
7. Confrontations
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Chapter 7: Confrontations
Later that night, Usagi was sprawled out on hers and Michiru's bed reading one of her favorite books. However, her mind was anywhere but on the book in her hand. Her mind replayed the events that occurred earlier that day, and the request she made of her friends.
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_Flashback_
_ "Guys, I don't want any of you to interfere in the final battle," Usagi said, shocking the others in the room._
_ "Why not?" Nehellenia asked, "What's going to happen?"_
_ "I have to face Mamoru, and whatever senshi he cons into believing him and I don't want any of you to get hurt. You all have lives now. Emerald is expecting a baby, Prisma and Sapphire, and Catzy and Rubeus are trying to get pregnant," Usagi replied before turning to look at the two women who were probably two of her best friends in the whole world. "You and Bee are going to get married," she finished, tears welling in her eyes, "I want to protect you, don't you understand that?"_
_ Beryl got up, and hugged the crying princess to her, shedding a few tears of her own. Pulling away gently, she wiped the tears off the girl's face. "Don't you understand?" She said finally, "WE want to protect YOU, for everything that you've done for us no matter how badly we hurt you. Please understand where we are coming from."_
_ The silver haired girl nodded, "I do understand, but this is something that I- that Michiru and I have to do on our own. We have to prove that our love is strong enough to overcome anything. That's the only way for us to win in this fight."_
_ "Don't worry about Usagi," Michiru said, speaking to Beryl and Nehellenia, "I won't let anything happen to her, not again." The teal haired soldier of Neptune walked up and placed her hand on the red haired woman's soldier, "Trust in me to keep her safe."_
_ "We do trust in you and have faith that you'll keep her safe," Emerald intervened into the conversation, "But we don't like sitting around feeling helpless while the person that means everything to us is fighting for her life again."_
_ "You guys aren't helpless," Usagi cried, turning to look at the rest of them, "the love in your hearts and the faith you have in me gives me strength. You won't be there physically fighting, but you'll be there with me, in here." Usagi placed her hand on her chest over where her heart beat the strongest. "That's all I'll need to keep going."_
_ Michiru grabbed both of her silver haired maiden's hands and kissed them, before lightly kissing the young woman's lips. Usagi hugged her wife, drawing strength from her. The rest of the occupants of the room, minus Minako and Kunzite, who had run off because Minako claimed she wanted to "get to know him better," looked at the two lovers and smiled. "All right Princess," Nehellenia conceded, "We will do as you ask. However, if the situation turns grim, we will be there."_
_ Usagi nodded her head in understanding, "Thank you Bee, Nellie, everyone, thank you…"_
_End flashback
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"What are you thinking about?" A voice broke her out of her thoughts. Usagi turned to see Michiru walking into the bedroom. She was wearing her typical bedroom attire, silk turquoise blue pajama pants, and a light blue tank top.
"I was just thinking about everything that happened today," the moon princess replied as she watched her lover putter about the bedroom as if she was searching for something. "What are you looking for?" Usagi asked, seeing her wife's befuddled face.
Michiru looked at Usagi, with a thoughtful look on her face. "I was looking for, ah I remember where it is," she said as she rushed out of the room. Usagi had to chuckle a little at this, Michiru never showed this side of herself to anyone, anyone but Usagi that is. A minute later, the sea senshi returned with a relieved but pensive look on her face.
"What's wrong?" Usagi asked as she sat up, putting her book away in the process.
Michiru sighed, and sat down next to her silver haired lover, taking her hand in her own. "I know that we are already married according to… well, to us, your mother, and the heavenly council who ever they are," Michiru started, her eyes on whatever she was clutching in her hands. Usagi squeezed her hand, urging her to continue, wondering where her wife was taking this conversation. Taking comfort in the younger girl's presence, Michiru continued, "but despite knowing that, in the eyes of everyone else, we aren't married, and I want to fix that." Looking the silver haired princess dead in the eye, Michiru revealed what she was holding in her hands, an intricate golden band embedded with three turquoise diamonds. Usagi gasped, her right hand coming up to cover her mouth. "I want to marry you for real, so that everyone knows that I belong to you, and you belong to me. It's not a huge ring, and the diamonds aren't large, but it's what it represents that matters. The three diamonds represent our past, our present, and the future we will have together, whatever that may be."
Usagi reached out a shaky hand and picked up the ring, reading the inscription side, "Love Conquers Time." Tears came to the moon princess' eyes.
Michiru reached for the book her love had been reading, _The Legend of Holly Claus (A/N: My favorite book, I suggest everyone read it at least once. When I bought it, I couldn't put it down)_, "This book of yours you had me read gave me the idea."
"I can't believe that you actually read it when I told you about it a couple months ago. Mamoru-san, he- he never read it, but you…. We weren't anything more than friends but you still read something that I recommended to you," Usagi murmured with tears in her eyes.
"Yes, I did read it, and I learned from it," Michiru replied, brushing her hand against the other girl's cheek. "I learned that love has the power to overcome anything, including the most horrible of evils. It is why I continue to have faith in you, faith in us, because I know that what we have is that kind of love." She took the ring out of her beloved princess' hand and slid it onto her left hand.
Usagi cupped Michiru's face in her hands, and kissed her deeply, letting their tongues linger together for a few moments before pulling back. "I've told you this before, and I'll tell you as many times as I have to, I would be honored to be your wife, again," they both laughed at this before resuming kissing. They stripped down until their skin was bared for the other to see. They didn't make love, even though they wanted to. Instead, they choose intimacy. They cuddled and embraced with nothing separating the two, not even space. Where one ended the other began, but the transition was not clear. The moonlight drifted in through the window, caressing their forms as they lay together. After Usagi had fallen asleep in her arms, Michiru combed her lover's hair as she watched the moonlight steal across its princess' face, making her appear almost fairy like. Her fingers effortlessly streamed through silver hair. A smile stole across her angel's face. Kissing the younger woman on the forehead, she brought her even closer to her heart, before joining her in slumber.
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"So," Haruka started when the little troop of wayward senshi and Mamoru met up the next morning, "Did anyone think of any ideas about how to find Usagi or how to get Michiru to see the light and leave her little slut?"
Ami and Makoto shook their heads no, and Haruka sighed. Setsuna patted the blonde woman's arm, careful to make it look like a friendly gesture, before turning back to the group, "Where is Minako-chan? Did any of you call her and ask her to come?"
"I called her," Rei spoke up, "She said she was spending time with a couple of friends of hers and she couldn't come. Afterwards, I called Usagi's house to see if she was there. Her parents told me that they hadn't seen her in a while. Her mother sounded different though, like she really didn't want to talk to me. She even hung the phone up on me!"
"Maybe she was just busy with something?" Ami offered.
"Maybe," Haruka replied, "I've already swung by Michiru's place today, and no one was there."
"So, the goal for today is to find Usagi, get her back, and find Michiru and take her away from her slut," Setsuna announced. "It does not have to be in that order, whoever you run into first."
Hotaru, who was also present, took a moment when the others were making plans on searching different parts of the city, to really look at the people she was around. Even though she was young, she was very bright and very observant. Haruka and Setsuna have been spending way too much time together recently. The casual brushes and touches when they think no one is looking were very suspicious. Ami, Makoto and Rei are just trying to do what they think is right and just, and so appear extremely innocent in this case, nothing suspicious there. The solider of silence then turned her gaze to the earth prince. There was a very dark aura about his person, and he seemed to be hiding something. His irises were tainted with black, and danger seemed to roll off of him in waves. She had felt this evil before, where she couldn't quite recall, but she had the sudden urge to get as far away from it as she could. Quietly, the small senshi of Saturn slipped off into the shadows, seeking out her princess to warn her. The darkness that consumed her in her dream was Mamoru, Hotaru was sure of it. She had to find Usagi; she had to warn her. So she reached out, and searched for the light that her princess emits at all times.
"Where's Hotaru?" Makoto noticed that smaller girl had slipped off with out telling anyone.
Setsuna waved her hand, "I'm sure she's fine, went to try and find Usagi probably, which is what we should get to. The three inners will try Usagi's haunts and hot spots, while Haruka, Mamoru-san and I will check Michiru's. Look for a sign of either of them at those places and along the way."
Everyone nodded and headed off in different directions, searching high and low for any sign of their friends. The Crown, the Aquarium, the game arcade, the pool, and other various stops their friends typically make but to no avail, they could not be found. A little over an hour later, the senshi and Mamoru met back up at the Crown, tired and without anything to show for their efforts.
"God, where could Usagi be?" Rei asked, exhausted. "When I find her, I'm going to kill her?"
"And Michiru too, we couldn't find either of them," Haruka murmured, annoyed.
"Hey guys," Mokoti said, walking over to them, "I'd thought you guys would be at the fair."
"Fair?" They all asked at the same time.
"Yeah, there's a fair in town, I thought for sure you all knew. Mina-chan and Usagi-chan came in this morning saying they were going to be there all day," Mokoti replied, looking confused as to why they weren't with the two girls. "Anyway, Usagi-chan looks-" before he could finish, the occupants of the booth jumped up and dashed off –"amazing, what was that all about?"
"So she was with Minako-chan this whole time?" Makoto asked as they dashed in the direction of the fair. They had missed the obvious signs of the fair since they had been so concerned about finding their friends. Upon hearing Makoto's question, Mamoru, who has yet to say anything, pursed his lips and his eyes narrowed.
"Well if she has been with Minako-chan this whole time, and neither of them told us, they are going to get a serious talking too. Of course, then our only problem would be finding Michiru," Setsuna muttered.
The little group made their way to the fair grounds. The search had begun!
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Earlier that morning…
Usagi awoke to Michiru kissing and licking her lightly on the neck. The moon princess moaned slightly when the kissing turned into sucking. Michiru pulled away with a smirk, Usagi opening her eyes just in time to see it. "You left a mark didn't you?" she asked her still smirking wife.
Michiru's smug smile grew wider, "Maybe, anyway, I've brought you breakfast, as an apology for waking you up this early."
Usagi glanced over at the clock: 7:30 am. "Not that I'm not thrilled to have breakfast in bed with you in the morning, but why did you wake me up this early."
"Well," Michiru began, placing a tray of food that she had temporarily placed on the floor, on her wife's lap, "There is a fair in town today, and I wanted to take you. Of course, Mina-chan can come as well. I've already called her and asked her to meet us at the crown."
"Really?" Usagi exclaimed sitting up, careful not to spill any of the food, or let the bed sheet she was clutching to her figure fall down.
"Yes, really," Michiru laughed a little at the younger girl's excitement. She picked up a fork load of eggs and lifted to her wife's mouth. "Now say ahhh…" Despite Usagi's half-hearted protests, Michiru continued to feed the moon princess the rest of her breakfast.
"You didn't have to feed me Michiru," Usagi pouted a little at her wife.
Michiru pouted right back at her, "Can't I dote on you some, and treat you like the princess you are?" She moved the tray over to the unoccupied side of the bed
Usagi sighed, "I guess it's okay every now and then." A thought entered her mind, and a devilish smile crossed her face. Michiru looked at her warily, with a slight bit of suspicion in her eyes. Usagi gave her a crooked grin before dropping the sheet and crawling out of bed. She shot her wife a smirk noticing her glazed eyes looking at her nude figure. The moon princess stood in front of her wife, with her hands on her hips, naked as the day she was born. Michiru sat, staring at her wife, her eyes running the entire length of the younger woman's body, over and over again. Usagi smirked at making the other woman speechless.
"Now, you can either sit there, staring at me, or we could take a shower and go meet Mina at the Crown," Usagi said, smirking the entire time.
Michiru stood up and the clothes practically melted off her body as she dragged her still smirking wife into the bathroom, and a very steamy shower.
After a quickie in the shower, the two of them dressed and made it to the Crown by 8:30. Minako was already there. Usagi wanted to go inside and talk to Mokoti for a second, so she and Minako went in and talked to the arcade manger. Afterwards, the three made their way pleasantly to the fair, not knowing that in a few short hours, they would be fighting for their lives.
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"Alright, the game plan is that we split up and look for Usagi and Minako-chan," Setsuna said when the group reached the fair. "Haruka, Mamoru-san and I will head left, while you three go right." The three inners nodded, and so the search began.
"Do either of you think that something is strange about all of this?" Ami asked Makoto and Rei after they split from the other three.
Makoto and Rei looked at each other, before Rei responded, "This does seem a bit weird. I mean, Haruka and Setsuna are acting suspicious, and Mamoru-san is different somehow. I sense something dark within him; it's kind of frightening. It is almost like the time when he was being controlled by the dark kingdom. Which is weird because Minako-chan felt Usagi's soul bond with him, what, just two days ago."
"Yeah, Setsuna-san and Haruka-san are acting weird too," Makoto muttered an agreement, "I mean I know that Chibi-Usa-chan said that Haruka-san and Michiru-san were together in the future, but doesn't the future change? Besides, if Michiru-san has found someone else to love, and she doesn't love Haruka-san anymore, taking her from her new lover isn't going to get them back together."
"Well, in any case," Ami started, "We've got to find Usagi-chan. This dark energy you feel inside of Mamoru-san worries me Rei-chan."
Rei nodded, "It worries me too. We have got to find Usagi and Minako-chan and warn them about Mamoru-san and the others. If there is anyone who can talk sense into Haruka-san and Setsuna-san it's the princess, and maybe she can also figure out what is wrong with Mamoru-san."
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"Ah, Michi! Thank you!" Usagi squealed as she hugged the cutest rabbit plushy to her chest. It had big blue eyes, floppy ears and was fluffy all over. Michiru had seen it at one of the game booths and had won it for her beloved wife. She had gotten a kitten plushy for Minako earlier and had been looking for the perfect one for her wife. Now that she had, all of them were satisfied and content to walk around the fair.
"Michiru-mama!" They all turned when they heard a familiar voice and saw Hotaru running towards them.
"Hotaru-chan," Michiru cried, hugging the preteen. "What are you doing here?" Michiru asked after releasing the girl.
"Well, really I've been looking for Usagi-san, but I saw you and thought you might help me… oh," Hotaru noticed the young woman standing next to the senshi of Neptune. "Are you Michiru-mama's new girlfriend that sent Haruka-san and Setsuna-san into such a dither."
Usagi giggled a little, "Yes, sort of, but you know me Hotaru-chan."
Hotaru looked confused, "How do you… Usagi-san! Is that really you?"
Seeing the little firefly's eyes grow huge made Usagi, Michiru and Minako, who had been hiding behind the two erupted in giggles.
"Yes, Hotaru-chan," Usagi said when she finally got a hold of herself, "It's me."
"So you've been with Michiru-mama this whole time? What has happened?" Hotaru asked, looking at Usagi's new appearance.
The three of them told Hotaru what happened the last couple days (Michiru and Usagi left out the unnecessary parts). Hotaru was outraged, but combined with her vision and what she saw with the others concerning Mamoru and Haruka and Setsuna's behavior, she expected this much.
"I knew they were a bit too close these past few months when I've seen them," Hotaru sighed, "but I never thought they could be this stupid. It's your life, your future, you decide. They decided, but they try to take it back, bull shit."
"Hotaru," Michiru chastised, "Language."
"Michiru, she's growing up, let her curse when it's necessary, because I would have to say that if she would curse at any time, now would be the time," Usagi replied, grabbing the sea senshi's hand.
"Yeah, but really we should be getting out of here," Minako said, looking behind her, "Because if they find us, they're gonna be pissed, and this is not the place to have a battle."
"Too late," Usagi murmured looking behind the group. The other three turned to where she was looking and spotted Haruka, Setsuna and Mamoru. They turned to make a break for it, but not before being seen by the three hostiles.
"Shit," Haruka yelled, "It's Michiru and her little whore."
"Are you blind or just stupid," Mamoru hissed. The two women looked at him blankly. "That's not some whore, that girl is Usagi!"
"What?" They shouted as they sprinted after the runaway princess and her loyal guardians.
"Rei, Ami, Makoto," Haruka called on the communicator, "We've found them, and the person that Michiru has been seeing, it's Usagi."
"What?" Came three voices over the small device, "Where are they?"
"They are running in the direction of the park, probably want to get away from all the people. Ami can track us using her computer," Haruka replied.
Ami's voice came over the communicator, "I'm on it Haruka-san, but please, don't do anything until we all get there."
The wind senshi didn't reply as she turned off the communicator. Ami heard the click signaling the end of the transmission. The three inner senshi just looked at each other and began to run in the direction of the park.
"What is going on?" Makoto asked.
"I don't know," Rei replied, "but I would sure like to find out."
"And the only one who knows, who can really tell us, is Usagi," Ami finished.
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"What are we gonna do, what are we gonna do?" A frantic Minako paced back and forth once the foursome reached the park. They had managed to lose the three that were following them, but they knew that it would only be a matter of time before they were discovered.
"Minako-chan calm down," Michiru said, despite the fear in her own voice. The warrior of water was worried, not only did they have to deal with Haruka and Setsuna, but Mamoru as well, and the other senshi if they chose to fight against them.
Usagi, hearing the fear in her wife's voice, gently took her face in her hands and kissed her lightly on the lips. "We can do this," she murmured softly, "We have too. In order for our love to shine through we have to face these trials, this darkness."
"I know my love," Michiru replied, taking both of Usagi's hands in her own, kissing them slightly before lifting her eyes to meet her princess' sparkling silver blue eyes. "That doesn't make this any easier to deal with though."
"Awww," Minako squealed, watching their display of affection, "Aren't they so cute? I'm glad you two got together, your previous significant others were not so keen on public displays of affection, or at least, when anyone else was around."
"Yes, yes, very cute, but they've found us," Hotaru hissed. The group turned, and breathed a tentative sigh of relief when they saw it was the senshi's of fire, ice and thunder.
"Mako-chan, Rei-chan, Ami-chan," Usagi called, hesitantly stepping toward the other inner senshi.
"Usagi what is going on? And what happened to you?" Rei asked, looking at the silver haired princess.
"Huh well, Rei, the thing is-"
"Uranus World Shaking!"
The giant rage fueled attack was heading right for the princess and her guards, but the girls all jumped out of the way in time. Michiru pulled Usagi closer to her when they got up, and turned to face the transformed Soldiers of Pluto and Uranus, and the crime-fighting flower crusader. Minako and Hotaru transformed at seeing the aggressive stance of their former allies. Rei, Makoto, and Ami, although a bit confused, transformed as well, and stood in front of Usagi.
"What do you think you're doing?" Rei yelled, outraged.
"What are we doing?" Setsuna screeched, "What are you doing? You are protecting those traitors!"
"Look, we may not know what exactly is going on, but Usagi, Michiru, Minako and Hotaru are our friends, and we aren't going to let you hurt them," Makoto yelled, "just calm down, and let's think this through."
Setsuna merely snorted, "Calm down? I'm trying to get us back on the path to Crystal Tokyo, do you really want to stand in the way of that?"
The senshi's of Mars, Mercury and Jupiter hesitated for a moment before standing firm once more. "If that is what we have to do, and if that is what Usagi wants, well then, looks like we don't have any other way but to fight you!" Rei cried out, assuming an aggressive stance as well.
"Stop!" Usagi cried out, startling all of them. She and Michiru emerged out from behind the senshi and faced the three hostiles, "Your battle is with us, not them."
"We will not fight you princess, despite our desire to," Haruka said, a slight sneer in her voice.
"Then fight me," Michiru said, seething in rage, "one outer sailor soldier against two."
Haruka smirked, "Deal."
Michiru didn't look at her wife, she couldn't. She feared seeing the fear that would surely be present in those sky blue eyes, and she didn't want her beloved to see that same fear reflected in her own. She knew that if she faced these two, that Usagi would have to face Mamoru on her own. A small reassuring squeeze of her hand broke her out of her thoughts. That act of confidence gave her enough courage to continue on. "Neptune Imperial Power," she called out, using her new transformation. The rest of the scouts didn't get a good look at her new outfit, as the three outers were teleported to another location in the park. _A gift for you Michiru,_ Usagi thought, her hand glowing with a small bit of silver magic, _the gift of concentration._
_Michiru is facing her demons, now it's time for me to face mine_, Usagi took a deep breath, and faced the man in the mask.
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A/N:** Alright, I'm really sorry about this you guys, I know that I said that this would be the last chapter, but well, these guys had their own ideas. The last chapter will have some spectacular battles scenes though, and everyone will get what's coming to them, and more if Michiru and I have anything to do about it. However, I have a feeling Usagi's going to ruin our fun, which is a shame. Anyway, review, please, they are quite fun to read.
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8. Stars
**A/N: **Yay! Okay, I got a bunch of reviews telling me to update quickly. But honestly, do you know how much of this I had done when I posted the previous chapter? None. Guess who had a 12 hour road trip this weekend with nothing better to do while sitting in the car? Me! So I decided I would type this chapter up. Technically, it's the last chapter, but there is an epilogue that follows. It is almost finished. Trying to hammer out the final details, and I will answer questions and such with in the epilogue or in the author's note at the end of the epilogue. Now, go read, enjoy this, the final battle of Dreaming a New Destiny...
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**Chapter 8: Stars**
"Usako," Mamoru started, in that sickly sweet tone of his that made said girl want to throw up in her mouth.
"Mamoru-san," Usagi stated, matter of factly, like this wasn't the man she had been engaged to and in love with, but in a way, he wasn't.
The man's eyes narrowed slightly at her tone, but smiled through it. This was going to be finished, one way or the other; it was up to the _dear_ princess on which way it was going to end. "I am sorry about the way I acted," Mamoru tried to sound sincere, but Usagi could still detect the slight hiss in his voice. "Please, come back, we can work this out."
The moon princess just shook her head, "No, Mamoru-san, we can't. You have been this way for a long time, and it's taken me this long to realize it. I'm not going to go back to you, and have to wait for the day you kill me. I've found someone who loves me for myself, and wants for my life whatever I want. I love them very much, so don't you see Mamoru? I'M taking control of my future, my destiny."
The man's eyes narrowed in rage, and turned a dangerous shade of red. "If that is the way you want it," he hissed, "so be it." His hands began to glow the same shade of red. Suddenly, nearly two-dozen youma appeared in the park, surrounding the scouts.
"Aw come on," Rei yelled, staring at the hideous creatures.
"Really, you think the bad guys would get a bit more creative with minions," Minako tisked.
"What do we do?" Makoto asked.
Usagi looked around them at all of the youma, then back at the man in the mask. "Can you guys take care of the youma," she said carefully, looking back at her friends.
"You're the only one with the power to destroy them, Usagi-chan," Ami reminded, fear evident in her voice.
"I know, but I've got to face Mamoru. Plus, I pretty sure that if I take him out, the youma will disappear."
The senshi looked at each other before Hotaru spoke up, "Alright princess, we will keep them occupied for you."
"Thank you," she said before turning back to face Mamoru. She took a deep breath, similar to what Michiru did before she turned to fight, and screamed out her new transformation, "Moon Imperial Power!" Her new uniform was similar to her old one, but had slight differences. Her odangos, for one, were gone, and instead, part of her hair was pulled back away from her face, while the rest streamed down to her lower back like a silver cascade. The bow on the front of her uniform was a turquoise blue in color, and the combined symbols of the moon and Neptune resided in the middle. Her skirt was an aquamarine blue, flecked with silver moon and stars, and her boots were a deep blue, lined in silver. A small golden band encircled her brow, an intricately woven crown of silver and gold. When Usagi looked down at her weapon, she gasped. It was the royal sword of the moon, used by the late king, her father Adonis, king of the new moon. The blade was deep gray, almost black, but with intricate silver designs, showing the royal seal of the New Moon kingdom.
The sailor senshi gaped at Usagi's new transformation, but they were rudely reminded by some of the youma, that they had something they had to do.
"How do we get the youma to stay away from Imperial Sailor Moon?" Makoto asked Ami, who was furiously typing at her computer, trying to figure out a good strategy.
"I'm working on it," Ami said.
The senshi of Venus looked at the frustrated sailor Mercury, and then back at the youma, her typical manor of getting someone's attention rearing its ugly head. "Yoo hoo, Youma-sans, you all are so slow I bet you can't catch me," she yelled, as took off in a random direction, with a mass exodus of the youmas following her. The other senshi sweat dropped, before taking off after her, to help with, distracting the youma.
Usagi smiled slightly at her friends in thanks, before turning back to Mamoru, pointing her sword at him in the process. He merely sneered at her, "Looks like you got some new tricks, well so do I!" He threw a sphere of dark energy at her, but Sailor Moon easily deflected it with her sword.
"Looks like there is no way to end this peacefully," the senshi of the moon stated calmly as she looked at the man before her. "I've never had the desire to kill anyone before, because I knew there was good in all of them. However, I can sense no good in you."
"That's because I have been living within him for years, born a part of him His soul is as evil as they come," a voice hissed from within Mamoru.
"Metalia!" Sailor Moon growled.
"Yes," the same hissing voice came, "now come and be broken." A whip appeared out of nowhere and pulled Usagi's feet out from under her. Mamoru appeared in front of her, sending her flying back with a massive burst of power to her stomach.
Sailor Moon pushed herself up with one arm, and glared at the man who was now emitting an evil cackling laugh. _This is not going to be easy…_
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Michiru, Haruka and Setsuna appeared in another location of the park, isolated from others, which was odd, considering the time of day. However, most people were probably either at work, or at the fair, it was a weekday after all. While Michiru was looking around for civilians, Setsuna and Haruka were looking at their former friend's new sailor form. It was almost exactly the same as Usagi's. The only differences were that aquamarine, instead of silver, was the dominant color, and her weapon that came with it. Her weapon was also a relic leftover from her deceased father: a triton. The two traitorous senshi growled upon seeing the combined symbols of the Moon and Neptune, and the golden crown upon her brow.
"What have you done?" Setsuna seethed, launching a Dead Scream in Michiru's direction.
"Marine Wall!" She called out in response, forming a large structure in between herself and the rage fueled Dead Scream. When the sphere collided with the wall, an explosion sent both parties flying backwards. They groaned and slowly got to their feet.
"Why did you do it, Michiru?" Haruka asked softly, "To get revenge against me for cheating on you, well, fine I'm sorry! Now stop this!"
Michiru just stared at her with shock, before gritting her teeth and clenching her fists. "You think I'm with Usagi out of revenge, well then you are seriously mistaken. I spilled paint on and ripped some of you favorite clothes out of revenge. I would have taken a bat to your car out of revenge if I had gotten to it, but I am with Usagi because I love her," Michiru was boiling over with rage. Did they really think that she was stupid, and that a simple I'm sorry and I won't do it again will work? They must be seriously disturbed.
"But you are not allowed to love her!" Setsuna yelled, "She's Mamoru's! They are going to get married, have Chibi-Usa and rule Crystal Tokyo together! It's their destiny."
"That might have been her destiny at one point, possibly, but destiny changes, the future changes. I'm her destiny now, her new destiny, and she's mine," Michiru countered, glaring down the time senshi.
"Well then," Pluto said, "it seems that the only way to return to the right future is to get rid of you, right Uranus."
Haruka seemed a little reluctant to pop off her former lover, but she nodded in the end. "Sacrifices must be made in order to preserve the future," she murmured, her eyes narrowing, assuming a fighting posture.
Michiru just rolled her eyes, _these two are idiots. _The outer senshi began circling each other, Michiru careful never to turn her back to one of them, her triton in hand.
In the corner of her eye, she saw Haruka summoning her space sword, and Setsuna maneuvering her Garnet Rod into a fighting stance. "Looks like the fight has just began," Michiru murmured under her breath before they attacked.
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"Flame Sniper!" Mars cried out, shooting a flaming arrow at one of the youma while dodging another one's attack.
"Oak Evolution," Jupiter cried out also before dodging another attack and hearing a "Love-Me-Chain!" coming from somewhere behind her. Mercury was trying to figure out the most effective way to take out the youma even though they couldn't exactly kill them. Saturn was protecting her with her Silent Wall.
"Have you got anything yet?" A disgruntled Venus called out as she tried to escape a group of youma.
"I'm working on it," Mercury yelled, huffing slightly before turning back to her computer.
_Michiru-mama, Usagi-san, hurry,_ Saturn thought, as she watched her friends struggle to deal with the massive amount of youma.
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Usagi struggled to her feet after that blow to her stomach. She wasn't going to give him the satisfaction of seeing her down. Banishing her sword until she needed it, Sailor Moon faced her opponent. He smirked at her, a smug little smirk that made her want to slap his face so hard that it would blow half way around the world. She hated that smirk, whenever she saw it, she gritted her teeth in annoyance.
"Ready for more?" He was taunting her, and it was pissing her off. He threw a barrage of poisoned black roses at her.
"Silver Vapor," she screamed. A silver mist crept forward, and smothered the roses, crumbling them into dust. He simply sneered at her in response to the destruction of his flowers, launching an onslaught of dark lances. Sailor Moon managed to dodge most of them, but one caught her on her upper thigh, making her cry out in pain. "Shit," she gasped out, "that's gonna cost me." She realized that the wound would slow her speed, making it harder for her to move. It was bleeding so bad that she couldn't tell how deep it actually was. If she could just rest for a moment, but there he was, firing more attacks at her. Usagi managed to dodge, and countered with a few attacks of her own. "Tranquil shooter," she said, forming a bow and arrow similar to that of Sailor Mars' flame sniper.
The arrow ripped through the air, not making a sound, and struck Mamoru in the right shoulder before he had a chance to move. He grunted in pain as it struck him, but his pain merely fueled his anger. Screaming in rage he lunged towards Usagi, but she evaded him, shooting another arrow in response, trying to keep some distance between them. She continued firing arrows, trying to keep him away, the wound on her leg was getting worse with the activity.
It would seem that Mamoru had enough of her antics, and fired a series of attacks at her, tiring her, confusing her, as he snuck up on her. Usagi sensed that he was no longer in front of her firing the attacks at her, so she whirled around in time to see him pull a similar move to what he did a the beginning, a blow of dark magic to her stomach but with an extra burst to her injured leg. She screamed out bloody murder as she flew backwards.
_I can't lose here, _she thought as she struggled to stand up, _everyone is counting on me. I can't give up, not now._
In the mean time, Mamoru had formed a sword of dark energy, glowing like red blood. He charged at her, with a sick smile on his face. "You are mine," the hissing, sinister voice cried out.
Usagi's eyes widened as she saw him coming, _No!_
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Michiru was getting tired; her new attacks, while powerful, took quite a bit out of her. Of course, Setsuna and Haruka were getting tired as well, having to go up against the new and improved Sailor Neptune.
"Give it up Neptune," Setsuna yelled, "you can't take us both!"
"If you give this up now, we might let you live," Haruka added.
Michiru got to her feet, panting for air. "Never," she hissed.
"So be it," Setsuna replied, charging her attack again, "Dead Scream."
"Space Sword Blaster," Haruka sent her attack as well, sending Michiru flying backwards, splintering a tree.
_I can't give up! I can't let them win. I have so much more to live for, so much more to fight for! _Michiru thought as she painfully got back on her feet, feeling some major bruising and lacerations on her back from where she and the tree crossed paths. She saw Usagi's face flash in her mind for a split second, causing her to smile and forget her pain. _That's right, I have a future to fight for!_
She turned back to the advancing outers, "Triton Charge." A blue beam shot out of the end of her triton and struck the ground in front of the advancing senshi. They flew back a ways but managed to stay on their feet and countered with attacks of there own attacks.
Michiru managed to dodge the Dead Scream but the World Shaking caught her skirt and singed it a bit. Looking down at her burnt skirt awoke a bit more rage in the sea senshi. _All right, that's it._ Once again, she turned to face the two outer senshi; a cold fury was evident in her eyes. "Water Cyclone," she called, summoning a tornado of water to descend on the two, very frightened, rogue senshi. It struck the two, whirling them up and around before sending them flying, water logged and a bit dizzy. Before the two could get up, Michiru called out another attack, "Triton Chains!" Strong metal chains came forth out of pools of water binding Pluto and Uranus. They struggled to get free, or to break the chains, but it was no use, the chains would not yield.
The senshi of Neptune walked up to the senshis of Uranus and Pluto. Michiru's glare had a final look to it, "I don't really care if you two can't accept my relationship with Usagi, but disrespecting both me and her, will that is another matter entirely. But just to be clear, we are done here."
With one last defiant glare, both of her opponents sagged in defeat. Michiru nodded once before turning and running in the direction of where her beloved was fighting for their future together. The chains followed after her, dragging two protesting senshi along with them. She paid them no mind; her only thought was on finding her wife and making sure that she was all right.
Michiru approached the area where the princess of the moon and the prince of Earth where fighting, and what she saw there nearly made her heart stop. _No…_
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"I'm afraid it's time to toss in the towel," Minako cried, collapsing on the ground, "I don't have anymore juice left in me."
"We can't quit yet, Sailor Moon is counting on us," Rei replied, barely having enough strength to fire off another Flame Sniper, before collapsing on the ground next to Minako.
"Saturn can you keep up your wall?" Ami, who long ago gave up on finding a good strategy and instead jumped in to help her friends, asked the senshi of silence.
The senshi in question was crumpling closer towards the ground; the constant use of her Silence Wall was starting to affect her. "I'm afraid not Mercury," she said, just as the barrier collapsed.
"I can't believe this is it," Makoto murmured, watching the youma getting ready to pounce on her and her friends. However, just before they could, they disappeared.
"What the-" Rei started.
"Do you think?" Ami asked.
Minako jumped up and dashed back in the direction of her princess, the other senshi hot on her heels. When they reached the battle scene, what they saw there made their blood run cold. _No…_
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Usagi felt a stinging pain in her side. Looking down, she saw that it was Mamoru's blade sticking in her side that was causing that pain. The senshi of the moon was confused; the pain was muddling up her brain. _How did he miss his target? He was aiming for my chest wasn't he?_ She looked up and realized that the blade aticking through his stomach probably had something to do with him missing his target. Then she realized that it was her sword, and that her hands were on the hilt.
Mamoru's hands were still on the hilt of his sword. Blood was beginning to trickle out of his mouth. His teeth ground together as he glared at her as she turned her face up to look at him.
Out of the corner of her eye, Usagi saw Michiru and the others come up, but everything was starting to become a little fuzzy. She focused on Michiru's face for a split second, taking in how pale it was and the fear that was present on it. Turning back to look at Mamoru, she felt his grip tighten on his sword, and the stinging pain in her side got worse.
Gritting through it, Usagi remembered something her mother once told her about her father's sword.
_Flashback_
_Queen Serenity showed her five year-old daughter her late husband's sword, the only thing that she had left to remember him, besides the little girl herself._
_ "This, my dear, was once your father's sword," the Queen told her, smiling at the awestruck look on her daughter's face. _
_ "Papa used that sword, but it looks so big and heavy," little Serenity said, looking at the huge weapon (when you're five, everything looks bigger than it is)._
_ Queen Serenity smiled fondly at the girl. Picking up the little princess so that she could have a better look, the Queen replied, "Yes, well, your father was a big and strong man, and one day, his sword will go to you."_
_ "Really?" Little Serenity's eyes were wide with surprise._
_ "Yes," the Queen laughed, "this sword is very special. It has the power to dispel evil if the bearer is pure of heart."_
_ "How does it do that mommy?"_
_ Queen Serenity smiled, a mysterious smile, "Perhaps one day, you'll find out on your own. If you trust your heart, it will provide you with the answers you seek…"_
_End Flashback_
Usagi closed her eyes, and breathed. When next she opened them, they were filled with such determination and confidence that Mamoru and everyone who could see were a bit taken a back. "Divine," Usagi choked out, "Justice!"
A hot white light erupted out of Sailor Moon, and coursed down through the sword. The intricate silver designs on the blade began to glow with the same white light and with the same ferocity. Mamoru began to writhe on the sword, still holding onto his own sword, causing it to move slightly. Usagi winced in pain, but held firm. Mamoru threw his head back and let out a silent scream, his mouth opened wide in a wailing form. A dark shadow began to form as the sword's light caused Mamoru's body to glow with the same light. The light attacked the shadow, which moved and undulated like it was alive. It tried to fight back, but the consuming power of the light overwhelmed it and destroyed it. Mamoru quit writhing, then dissolved into dust, almost as if he had never existed.
The sword that Mamoru had created disappeared when he did, freeing Usagi. Her own blade was still in the same position it was in when it went through Mamoru. The moon senshi stared at it in disbelief as if confused as to what just happened. The pain of her wounds made itself known once again, and Usagi's knees buckled, unable to hold her up anymore. However, before she hit the ground, Michiru had her cradled safely in her arms. The senshi who were not in chains, peered over Michiru's shoulder, not wanting to intrude on the two.
Usagi focused her fuzzy eyesight on Michiru's teary face, where relief and concern were the dominant emotions. The tired moon princess tried to lift her hand up to her wife's cheek but found that her arm wouldn't move that high. Michiru, however, seemed to know what her wife wanted, and grabbed Usagi's hand with her own and lifted it to her face. "We did it?" Usagi croaked, finding her voice after a moment.
Michiru let out a small barking laugh, and gave the small hand clasped in her own a squeeze, "Yes, we did it."
Usagi smiled. It was a small smile, but full of relief and happiness. "I'm glad," she murmured, snuggling closer to her wife before letting the darkness over take her.
The senshi of Neptune watched as her wife passed out and de-transformed, before turning to the ice senshi. "Mercury?" She asked softly.
"She's all right," Ami replied, "I've already scanned her with my computer. The silver crystal has stopped the bleeding and is healing her. She used a lot of power and is probably exhausted. It's best to let her sleep for a while."
Michiru nodded in understanding, and picked up her sleeping wife. She turned to Pluto and Uranus, who were left speechless at what they just witnessed. Walking up to them, she spoke, "I'm sure Usagi will want to talk to you, ALL of you when she is feeling better." They nodded emphatically, and Michiru released the chains that bound them. Receiving a nod from all of the senshi, Michiru and the sleeping princess disappeared in a flash of aquamarine light only to reappear again, alone, in their apartment.
De-transforming, Michiru carried the unconscious princess into the bathroom. She stripped and bathed her wife, dried her off and carried her back to their room. It was only after she had placed her in bed, that Michiru realized how tired she was. Trudging back to the bathroom, she took a quick shower, before crawling back in bed with her wife. Somewhere, in her state of unconsciousness, Usagi recognized her and snuggled into her. Michiru smiled at the act, kissing her lightly on the neck, and gathered her closer to herself, before drifting off to the world of dreams.
When they both woke up a few hours later, Michiru decided that she would help her wife "recover." Usagi also decided that Michiru needed some help "recovering" as well. Needless to say, it was a couple days before Usagi got around to talking to her senshi.
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Usagi stood in front of the window of her and Michiru's apartment and looked out at the full moon shinning in the night sky. She was reflecting on her conversation with her senshi. All of their old enemies, her new friends, were there as well. She wanted the scouts to know everything, so she told them everything. Hiding things is what got them all into this mess, so she decided that it would be best to get everything out and in the open.
_Flashback_
_ "So that's what happened," Usagi said, telling the rest of the senshi about how her and Michiru got together. They were all crowded in Rei's sitting room at the shrine. Beryl and Nehellenia were seated next to Michiru and Usagi on the floor at the head of the table. Diamond and Emerald, Sapphire and Prizma, Rubeus and Catzy, and Bertie and Avery were seated across from the senshi and four generals. Makoto, Ami and Rei blinked at the new information before turning to Setsuna and Haruka with accusatory faces. _
_ "You tricked us," Ami started._
_ "And lied to us," Makoto added. _
_ "And tried to turn us against our best friend!" Rei yelled. If it were possible, Haruka and Setsuna would shrink into the floor to escape the furious glares that the three inner senshi were sending their way. _
_ "Stop it," Usagi cried, getting the attention of the occupants of the room, "They will get their punishment soon enough. I will not have this division among the scouts any longer."_
_ The three shrank back with apologetic looks on their faces. The two scouts in question cringed slightly when Usagi said punishment, and looked towards their princess. She shook her head, motioning she'd tell them later._
_ "One thing I don't understand," Emerald started, still trying to wrap her mind around the battle, which Usagi had told them about earlier, "Is what happened to Mamoru-san. What did you do to him?"_
_ Diamond nodded in agreement with his wife, "Yes, I was wondering about that also."_
_ Usagi sighed, feeling a slight reassuring squeeze on both of her hands. Michiru held one, and Beryl held the other one, with Nehellenia's hand on top of it. "Well," Usagi started, "I remembered something that mother told me about my father's sword a long time ago."_
_ "What is that?" Luna asked. Both Luna and Artemis have been living with Minako ever since Usagi moved in with Mamoru. Naturally, Minako had neglected to tell them what was happening with Usagi and the others, so this was the first time they had heard of this. Of course, they were dying with curiosity about Usagi's new transformation and weapon._
_ "That it has the ability to dispel evil," Usagi replied, still hesitating on the full answer. She knew that they would be shocked, hell, she was shocked when she figured it out. _
_ "And that means?" Catzy asked. They were all dying of curiosity._
_ The moon princess sighed in resignation, "It means that if there had been any good left in Mamoru, the sword would have left him alive, but there wasn't, so when the evil left him, he just turned to dust." The occupants of the room, minus Michiru, gasped. Usagi and worked this all out talking to Michiru, so the senshi of Neptune already knew. She shifted to where she was sitting behind Usagi, and hugged her to her body, her legs splayed out next to Usagi's. The princess smiled at the act, placing her own arms overtop the ones around her stomach. "Based on Mamoru's track record in this life, and when he was Endymion, evil has always existed in his soul, and Metalia attached herself onto it. They were soul mates, as weird as that sounds, and they were perfect for each other."_
_ They all nodded, absorbing the information. After a while, the group spilt up. It was getting late, and they all decided they needed to rest their overloaded brains. The only ones who remained were Usagi, Michiru, Haruka, and Setsuna. Rei knew that Usagi wanted to speak to the two outer senshi alone, and so went to help her grandfather with the chores._
_ As the sun began to descend for the night, and the sky was donning her evening robes, the two remorseful outer senshi knelt in front of their princess, ready to receive whatever punishment she deemed fit. Michiru stood at Usagi's right side, holding her hand, providing her with the support and strength she needed._
_ "I know you two are sorry for what you have done," Usagi began, "And I have forgiven you for what you have done. However, you committed crimes against the other senshi, my wife, Michiru and myself. I cannot ignore these offences and so you must be punished accordingly. Setsuna you are to report back to the time gates and remain there until I say your time has been served. You are only to report back to me if and when you sense an emergency in the time stream or when something happens that affects Michiru, myself or the senshi, including Haruka and yourself. Haruka, you are to guard the far edges of the solar system against intruders, as was the outer senshi's previous duty, and not to report back unless something happens. You two are to have no contact with each other unless I deem it okay, or in which the time comes that your punishment is over." The two senshi winced slightly at this clause, but remained silent and compliant. Usagi saw the wince and her eyes soften, "If your love is as strong as Michiru tells me it is, you'll both get through this. Now, go! Your punishment starts now."_
_ "Yes princess," they replied, standing up to walk away._
_ "One more thing," Usagi called out to them. They turned back to face her. "I expect to see you both at mine and Michiru's wedding wearing your best, smiling and together."_
_ The two smiled in understanding, before disappearing to carry out there sentences…_
_End Flashback_
"I wish I didn't have to do that to them," Usagi murmured into the night.
"I know you do," Michiru's voice came from behind her, as arms came and wrapped around her stomach, "but you had to do something, and you didn't like mine or your mother's suggestion."
"I wasn't going to take their senshi powers over this nor was I going to dangle them over a pool of sharks," Usagi nudged her lover a bit with her elbow before continuing, "It was a simple miscommunication issue, which I have resolved. I know that they had to be punished for their actions and take responsibility for them, I just wish I didn't have to be so harsh on them," Usagi sighed.
Michiru set her chin on the younger woman's shoulder, "I know my love, I know." They stood that way for a while, Michiru's head on Usagi's shoulder, and Usagi's head leaning against Michiru's.
Soon, it felt to the two that the temperature in the room had risen a couple notches as Michiru began to place wet kisses up and down her wife's neck, sucking softly on the nape. Usagi moaned and tilted her head to the side. She gasped out as Michiru bit her on her collarbone, licking the wound to soothe it. Turning in her wife's arms, Usagi crashed their lips together, tongues mingling as they battled for dominance. Michiru walked them into the bedroom, pushed Usagi down on the bed, and pounced. They made love, slowly and tenderly. After they had come together once more, they laid peacefully under the blanket. Michiru propped herself up with her elbow, and stared down at her beautiful wife, running her fingers through soft silvery hair.
"Is there anything that you want," Michiru murmured, tracing the outline of Usagi's face with her finger.
"Hmm?" Usagi asked, grabbing a hold of that finger, and kissing it.
"Is there anything that you want?" Michiru repeated. "Anything at all, I'd give you the stars in heartbeat if you asked for them."
Usagi giggled, a soft, sweet sound, "If I wanted the stars, I would ask for them." Raising up, Usagi pushed Michiru back down on the bed, and pinned her beneath her. "I don't need the stars," Usagi clarified, "Everything that I want, everything that I need is right here." Sealing with a kiss, they made love again and again into the night with moonlight shinning in through the window, witnessing the final sealing of the new royal couple.
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**Stay tuned for Epilogue in a couple of days, and edited chapters.**
9. Epilogue: A New Destiny
**A/N: **At the bottom... please read it, and don't forget to review!
**Epilogue: A New Destiny**
Queen Nereida opened her eyes, and gazed out into the night. She had been reminiscing on her life with her beloved Serenity while she waited. The balcony she was standing on, overlooked the gardens of the Lunar Kingdom's royal castle. When her wife saved Earth from another ice age, the moon kingdom was revived, and the entire silver alliance along with it. The planet Neptune had returned to its former glory first because of its ruler's connection with the silver crystal's bearer. The rest of the planet's soon followed with the former inhabitants returning or reviving. All of the planets, including Earth, signed peace treaties with the moon, and sent flowers for its gardens. The queens of Earth, Beryl and Nehellenia sent tiger lilies, instead of the presumed roses, to show a deeper connection to the moon, with its flower being the mountain lily.
"What are you doing out here?" Someone called out to Nereida. She turned and saw Zephyra, Queen of Uranus, walking towards her.
"Just thinking," Nereida replied, looking back down to the gardens. The part that caught her attention and made her smile fondly was the section of the garden where plants and flowers from Neptune and the Moon wove and mingled together.
"About?" Zephyra asked, curious as to what her friend could be thinking about at a time like this.
"About how this all started."
"Ah, well, I supposed that makes sense," Zephyra said hesitantly. Both she, and Eternia were always reluctant to talk about that time period in their lives.
Nereida giggled, "Water under the bridge. Honestly, you and Eternia really need to lighten up."
Zephyra simply shrugged in response, and the two friends shared a small laugh before lapsing back into companionable silence. Serenity had released Zephyra and Eternia from their punishments after the second rise of the silver millennium. This future had turned out differently than the one planned for Crystal Tokyo, and everyone agrees that it is better that way. The Earth never entered a frozen state because Serenity stepped up and stopped it, so really only a few years have passed. The Moon Kingdom was revived because of the amount of silver crystal power that Serenity used to keep the ice age at bay, and after that, everything just fell into place.
"Do you think you'll be any good?" Zephyra asked, bringing Nereida out of her thoughts.
"Honestly, I don't know, but Serenity believes that I will, that's all that really matters."
The sandy blonde paused for a moment, "You really love her, don't you?"
Nereida knew that this was more of a statement than a question, but answered it anyway, "More and more everyday."
"Nereida-mama, Zephyra-papa, it's time!" Nastusia yelled from inside the room. Before anyone could blink, Nereida was back in the room, holding her wife's hand, as she was about to give birth to their children.
"This is so exciting," Delphia whispered to Nehellenia and Beryl, who were there for the big event.
"I know," Nehellenia whispered, "I'm about to be an aunt again! I almost can't believe it."
"Now I know all of you want to be in here for the birth," Sofia said, gaining their attention, "But I really think it would be best to wait outside in the lobby."
Some of the scouts began to protest, but were silenced with a look from the unrelenting Queen of Mercury. Eternia chuckled softly, and shooed everyone out, returning to Mercury's side by the moon queen in order to assist with the delivery.
"Nereida," came a soft whisper.
Nereida squeezed her wife's hand lovingly, "I'm here my love. I'm here."
"Alright Sere," Sofia soothed, "We're almost done, now I need for you to push when I tell you to, all right, PUSH!"
Serenity cried out as she pushed, clutching onto Nereida's hand for support. Pretty soon cries filled the room, and all of the occupants smiled. Sofia handed the little princess to Eternia to clean and turned back to Serenity. "Okay, now her sister would also like to come out and meet you," Sofia said, checking on where the second baby was.
"I don't know if I can do this," Serenity murmured, exhaustion evident in her voice.
"You can do this Selia," Nereida whispered that only her wife would hear, "I know you can do this."
Serenity looked into her wife's eyes, drawing strength from them. "Assana," she whispered as the pain started again.
"Sere, I know you're tired but you've got to push this little one out," Sofia ordered softly in full doctor mode. "On the count of three, one… two… three-PUSH."
The silver haired queen of the Moon and Neptune screamed out as she pushed her second child into the world. A small cry could soon be heard as a little crystal blue haired baby emerged into view; an answering cry emitted from her silver haired twin.
Both Nereida and Serenity started crying when they saw their children for the first time. Serenity sagged back down on the hospital bed in relief, squeezing Nereida's hand slightly in the process.
Sofia and Eternia wrapped the two babies in blankets before handing them to their mothers. They excused themselves to give the family sometime alone to bond. Outside the room, they were rushed by the other senshi, the queens of Earth and Serenity's family.
"Is Sere okay?"
"Are the babies all right?"
"Are they cute?"
The jumble of questions came at the two before Zephyra silenced them with a shrill whistle. Eternia kissed her girlfriend in thanks, before turning back to the group of people who wanted to know about the state of the Queen and the new princesses. "Sere is okay," Sofia started, "and the babies are beautiful. I will let you go inside in a few minutes. Leave them alone for a bit, they are bonding, and I am sure that Serenity will need some rest. Delivering twins is never easy, even if you're queen of the galaxy." The group gave an impatient sigh, but decided that the Mercurian doctor was right.
Inside the room, the two queens stared down at the little bundles in their arms. Nereida kissed the top of Serenity's head, "You did well my love. I am proud of you."
Serenity tore her eyes away from the perfect little gift in her arms to look at her wife and the small bundle in her arms. "I couldn't have done it without you my love." The two shared a small kiss, before a tentative knock broke them out of their own little world.
"Come in," Nereida called.
Delphia poked her head in, "Hey, can we come in and meet the new members of our group?"
Nereida waved the group into the room. Ikuto Tsukino was the first to the new family, checking on her daughters and her granddaughters. "How are you doing pumpkin?" She soothed, brushing hair out of her daughter's face.
Serenity gave a tired but happy smile, and nodded. Even though she was a queen, she still loved to babied by her mother and missed her family whenever they returned to Earth after visiting her and Nereida.
"What are you going to name them?" Beryl asked, looking down at the baby in Serenity's arms, while her wife stared at the baby in Nereida's arms. It was at that moment that the new princesses decided to open their eyes for the first time, as if they too wanted to know what they would be named. The entire room gasped and cooed as the princesses gazed upon their mothers' faces and their new family. Their eyes were a fantastic combination of both of their mothers' eye colors: blue-green eyes mixed with flecks of silver. As they looked around, they let out a little giggle before promptly falling back to sleep.
The room fell silent after that display before Aydan broke it with the unanswered question, "What are you going to name them?"
Nereida and Serenity looked at each other, before looking back down at their children. "Well," Nereida started, looking at the silver haired bundle in her arms, "I've always been fond of the name Serena." She winked at Serenity, who blushed straight to her the roots of her silver hair.
Still blushing, the queen looked down at the crystal blue haired angel in her arms. "Michelle," she murmured, "I like the name Michelle."
"Those are beautiful names," Brigitte said. All of the members of the room nodded in agreement. They lingered just a while longer before dismissing themselves. Each of them had rooms in the palace for whenever they visited, and so they retired to their chambers, leaving the royal family alone.
Sofia allowed Serenity and the babies to be moved back into their rooms but with explicit instructions that no "funny- business" to take place. Serena and Michelle were placed into cribs in the room next to the Queens' chamber so that they could be heard if they cried.
Back in their own room, Nereida held her love close to her as they thought about the events of the day. "Thank you," she whispered in her ear.
"For what?" Serenity asked, turning in her wife's arms to look at her fully.
"For giving me children, giving me a family, but most importantly, for loving me with your pure and kind heart. I don't know what I ever did to deserve you, but I must have done something amazing."
"You did," Serenity whispered, kissing her softly, "You loved me, for me. That was all I ever needed, that was all you had to do." Nereida kissed her wife more fully, before silence descended upon them once more.
Suddenly, the silver haired one let out a little giggle. The teal haired queen gazed down at her wife with a question in her eyes. Serenity answered, "I guess I should thank you as well."
"For what my love?"
Serenity smiled, before moving her head so that there lips were only a breath apart. "For agreeing to be part of my new destiny, our new destiny." The two kissed passionately once more, before succumbing to the calls of sleep. Their family was finally complete, their destinies were met, and they lived happily ever after.
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**A/N: Yay! It's over... or boo... I don't know, but now I'll be able to concentrate on my other stories. Anyway, here's kinda what happened in the empty area between. It's not the 30th century, it's normal time. Serenity used the silver crystal to stop the freeze from happening which also caused the moon kingdom to reawaken as well as the Earth kingdom. People got their memories back, blah blah. Serenity's family spends half of their time on the moon, so do the scouts, the other half is spent on their own planets (Earth, Venus, etc.). Serenity and Nereida visit Neptune quite often (though they will have to limit that now with the littles ones).**
**It was also discovered/ remembered Nehellenia was Serenity's father's sister, so she's Serenity's aunt (that's why she said she's going to be an aunt again, actually a great aunt). Nehellenia ruled the shadow moon, which was actually the new moon kingdom, after Serenity's father died (Serenity was very young, like 1 when he died).**
**Everyone remembered their real names, and began using them (duh). The inner scouts are dating the four generals (big shocker with the way Minako went after Kunzite earlier, yikes, they didn't stand a chance).**
**And as for the names of the babies. I decided I would poke fun at the english dub a bit and used them, also "Serena" eluded to an earlier chapter if you recall.**
**Anymore questions feel free to ask. That is the end to this story. Be on the look out for my next fic. Defying Gravity. If you thought you knew Sailor Moon, be prepared to face the truth! (tehe) Anyway, it's slightly AU, still Sailors and stuff like that, I'm just not sure in what season it takes place, that's why it's AUish. Also, should I do Michiru again, or Minako this time? Or both? please tell me! Right now it's set for Michiru, but it could change...**
**Til next time readers, it's been fun!**
**Artistia**
**(P.S. Usagi and Michiru's wedding took place 1 year to the day after the final battle, as a celebration anniversary type thing for the day they overcome their biggest trial. Haruka and Setsuna were there; they were part of Michiru's "groomsmen" tehehe)**
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In the mid to late 1860's geologists, governments and folktales confidently stated that human cultivation brought improved weather conditions. Where water was scarce rain would fall and wells would burst with life giving force. This fiction stated as scientific truth (a grand delusion) led many a hopeful farmer across the plains into regions only occasionally moist and mostly unfit for farming.
"God speed the plow…. By this wonderful provision, which is only man's mastery over nature, the clouds are dispensing copious rains … [the plow] is the instrument which separates civilization from savagery; and converts a desert into a farm or garden…. To be more concise, Rain follows the plow.
The tale is often told from the prospective of modern, seemingly more intelligent people looking down their noses at the railroad advertisements and government grants that led many families into despair and poverty. Yet there were voices, skeptics who questioned a scientific community too intricately tied in with the government and big business.
Most did not listen unfortunately. Buffalo herds were killed off (on land even the buffalo were having trouble surviving in the best years) to make way for better weather and more lucrative herds of domesticated creatures. Scientists, landowners, schemers, industrialists and government officials at the expense of the common "folk" lined their pockets. Some laughed up their sleeves while some were just delusional.
And so it is even in our modern times that skeptics who go against group think are ridiculed and lambasted for questioning global warming/climate change. I stand back thinking of the many times powerful authorities got it wrong throughout history. I read the now debunked scientific pronouncements about race and climate, the stars and the seas, medicine and the psyche and wonder at the arrogance of well-meaning people who stridently seek to silence skeptics. It's human nature to assume the other person has no idea what they're talking about–it's called pride.
I'm not really sure what I believe ( history suggests we don't have all the answers and a certain amount of humility is in order), but my concern is more about the mindset of people who in the face of skepticism resort to infantile name calling. Sneers are not pretty, my friends. I was taught to question authority. If I question Monsanto science, then shouldn't I question all science especially since so much of scientific research is fueled by corporate interests? A healthy interest in minority voices and where money tends to trickle does not mean a denial but a skepticism rooted in the history of humanity. Some people tend to be more skeptical than others.
In a healthy intellectual society people respectfully disagree on issues. Name calling to silence the opposition is like children calling each-other stupid when they don't get their way. It's embarrassing for adults to behave like children having tantrums (whether it be tree-huggers or deniers). Most people looking down their noses at the opposition are not scientists, but who says only scientists should make the rules? Science should not be a cult one follows but a tool for humanity–a tool like literature, religion and traffic signs. Debate is the healthy outcome of a free society, not something to be stomped out. | slim_pajama |
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$$\ce{6H2O2 + 2N2H4 → 2N2 + 10H2O + O2}$$
$$\ce{4H2O2 + N2H4 → N2 +6H2O + O2}$$
Which equation from above is correctly balanced? They all seem to be balanced but which one is correct?
All your equations are correctly written. But look !
The simplest equation would be $\ce{N2H4 + 2 H2O2 -> N2 + 4 H2O}$. But plenty of other acceptable equations can be obtained by adding an arbitrary number of times the following decomposition of $\ce{H2O2}$ : $\ce{2 H2O2 -> 2 H2O + O2}$.
For example, your first equation has been obtained in doubling my simplest equation and adding once the decomposition of $\ce{H2O2}$
Your second equation is obtained by adding my simplest equation plus once the decomposition of $\ce{H2O2}$
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hepatic encephalopathy ( he ) is a potentially reversible condition associated with neuropsychiatric symptoms and neuromuscular dysfunction of varying severity.1 he is caused by liver insufficiency , portosystemic shunting , or both.2 he comprises a spectrum of abnormalities spanning a range from minimal ( covert ) he ( eg , subtle alterations in cognitive function determined via neuropsychometric tests ) to overt he ( eg , evaluable clinical symptoms , such as generalized motor dysfunction with alterations in consciousness).2,3 additionally , as the condition progresses from minimal he to overt he , patients and caregivers may report personality changes , such as apathy , lack of inhibition , and irritability.2 sleep disturbances ( eg , reversal of the sleep
wake cycle ) and changes in motor function ( eg , development of asterixis ) and consciousness may also be observed .
he is a common complication of decompensated cirrhosis.3 up to 40% of patients with cirrhosis eventually develop overt he , and many patients experience repeated episodes ( ie , recurrence).2,4 the presence of overt he at the time of an initial diagnosis of cirrhosis has been reported in 10% to 14% of patients overall , in 16% to 21% of patients diagnosed with decompensated cirrhosis , and in 10% to 50% of patients with a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.2 the prognosis after developing overt he is poor , with a 1-year survival rate as high as 40% to 50% and a 3-year survival rate of approximately 20%.5,6 in a study of us adults on the united network for organ sharing and organ procurement and transplantation network registry waitlist for liver transplantation , patients with severe ( grade 34 ) overt he at the time of waitlist registration had a significantly greater risk of 90-day mortality than patients without he ( hazard ratio , 1.6 ; 95% confidence interval , 1.4 , 1.9 ; p<0.001).7 he can progress quickly , and the severity of symptoms often leads to patients being hospitalized for treatment.3 in the 2006 nationwide inpatient sample , which included 65,072 discharge records involving hospitalizations due to complications of cirrhosis , 41% of cirrhosis - related hospitalizations requiring critical care were associated with he.8 the number of hospital discharges associated with he based on codes from the international classification of diseases , ninth revision , clinical modification has progressively increased since 2004 and exceeded 400,000 in 2010.9,10 based on the nationwide inpatient sample , the estimated hospitalization incidence for patients with he as a primary or secondary diagnosis ranged from 102,293 in 2005 to 115,814 in 2009 ; the prevalence was 0.33% of all hospitalizations.11 although hospitalizations related to he have been increasing , for patients with a primary diagnosis of he , the mean length of stay decreased between 1993 and 1996 in the usa and has subsequently remained constant at approximately 6 days.9,1214 on average , the length of stay included 0.9 days in the intensive care unit , based on an analysis of a large us hospital database ( june 2010 to december 2011).14 although the burden and cost of initial hospitalization for he and other factors such as treatment for he generally have been characterized , it is not apparent that the risks and costs associated with rehospitalization have been studied to the same extent .
indeed , the risk of rehospitalization for patients with cirrhosis appears to be substantial . in a retrospective study of patients with decompensated cirrhosis , 69% ( 276 ) of 402 records showed > 1 readmission related to complications , with a median time to first readmission of 67 days.15 the authors reported a median number of readmissions of two ( range , 040 ) ; however , readmissions could have resulted from any of the reported complications of cirrhosis and were not limited to he .
the objective of this systematic review is to evaluate the impact of rehospitalization on costs and clinical outcomes for patients with cirrhosis initially hospitalized for he .
a systematic review of the pubmed medical literature was conducted for english - language articles with no time limitation ( up to february 18 , 2015 ) .
the primary search was performed using the keywords hepatic encephalopathy , hospitalization , admission , rehospitalization , and readmission . to ensure all relevant articles
were identified , additional ( secondary ) search terms and search strings were tested with the following keywords : quality of life , factor , predictors , mortality , survival , transplantation , burden
, cost , no treatment , untreated , placebo , and prophylaxis .
selection criteria ( papers discussing randomized , controlled trials ; observational studies ; and meta - analyses ) were applied to the initial searches to enrich the quality of the studies reported .
these criteria were later relaxed to expand the pool of eligible studies to include open - label , retrospective , uncontrolled , and cross - sectional study designs
. bibliographies of identified publications were also reviewed for relevant references that had escaped detection using the predefined search terms . because the initial literature search identified a relatively low number of studies ,
the review was expanded to include abstracts published for pertinent medical conferences between 2010 and 2014 .
included were abstracts for the american college of gastroenterology annual meeting , digestive disease week , the liver meeting ( american association for the study of liver diseases ) , and the international liver congress ( european association of the study of the liver ) , based on a search for encephalopathy .
the search of medical conferences was limited to those taking place in the last 5 years at the time the initial searches were conducted ; the author anticipated a larger number of studies would be identified in the pubmed literature . all references and abstracts selected for inclusion reported on the prevalence , costs , or clinical consequences of rehospitalization in adult patients with he .
outcomes of the systematic search are summarized in the prisma ( preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta - analyses ) flow diagram ( figure 1 ) .
results of the pubmed search yielded 95 studies ; an additional 27 studies were identified from medical conferences ( n=9 ) and secondary search terms ( n=18 ) .
studies from the latter category included pertinent data for inclusion in the review that were not identified when the primary search string was performed . of those studies initially identified , the majority ( n=92 ) were excluded upon further review .
the primary reasons for exclusion were studies in animals , hospitalization attributed to other complications of cirrhosis , acute liver disease , and initial hospitalization event without recurrence , among others .
this review includes results from 12 journal publications and six abstracts ( table 1).6,8,9,11,12,14,1627 a retrospective analysis of data from > 500 us hospitals assessed hospital readmissions in 8,766 adults discharged from the hospital between june 2010 and december 2011 with a primary diagnosis of he.14 overall , 17.6% of discharged patients were readmitted within 30 days , and 39.5% were readmitted within 1 year for he - related reasons .
incidence rates for all - cause readmission were 27.4% at 30 days and 56.4% at 1 year . in another
retrospective us study , approximately one - third of 402 patients with de compensated cirrhosis had he at admission , 78% ( 314 of 402 ) of patients were readmitted during a median follow - up period of 203 days , with 88% ( 276 of 314 ) of patients having 1 non - elective readmission.22 the median time to first readmission was 67 days , with 14% of patients readmitted within 1 week and 37% within 1 month .
overall , 22% of readmissions within 1 month were considered preventable . in fact , recurrent he was among the most preventable reasons for readmission .
notably , after adjusting for potential confounding factors , patients with more frequent readmissions had a significantly increased risk of mortality .
furthermore , a retrospective review analyzed data from 139 patients admitted to a us tertiary hospital for the treatment of complications of liver cirrhosis and reported that he was an indication for admission in 36% of these patients.24,25 of the 31% of patients readmitted within 1 month , 47% were readmitted for he . in an attempt to analyze possible causes of readmission due to he , an analysis of medical records of 145 patients admitted with overt he to a single hospital identified poor social support , failure to fill a prescription , and lack of follow - up with a health care provider as factors associated with a high likelihood of readmission.26 hospitalization for he is associated with substantial economic burden .
the total national cost of hospitalizations of patients with he ( primary or secondary diagnosis ) increased from us$1.7 billion in 2005 to us$2.0 billion in 2009.11 the total cost per he - related hospital discharge increased from us$22,511 in 2004 to us$37,598 in 2010.9 this analysis included patients with any international classification of diseases , ninth revision , clinical modification discharge diagnosis code indicative of he ( ie , not limited to patients with a primary or secondary diagnosis of he ) .
the mean hospital cost for he - related hospitalization ( primary or secondary diagnosis ) did increase between 2005 ( us$16,512 ) and 2009 ( us$17,812 ) , but the difference was not statistically significant.11 a study reported that the mean hospital cost in 2003 for patients admitted with a primary diagnosis of he was us$23,192.12 the mean cost of hospitalization for he ( as a primary diagnosis ) in a large ( > 500 ) us hospital database ( june 2010 to december 2011 ) was us$10,629 , with room and board accounting for approximately 50% of overall hospitalization costs ( mean , us$5,518 ) and pharmacy costs accounting for 11.5% of overall hospitalization costs ( mean ,
us$1,223).14 in a study of a university health system , the mean cost of readmission for patients with decompensated cirrhosis was us$25,898 for readmission within 1 week and us$20,581 for readmission between weeks 1 and 4.22 overall , these data underscore the high costs of hospitalization for he and the economic impact of rehospitalization . for patients hospitalized with cirrhosis ,
he doubles the risk of in - hospital mortality.8 in us hospitals , the in - hospital mortality rate for overt he ranges between approximately 7% and 15%.11,14 higher in - hospital mortality rates have been reported in patients with severe he ( ~40%)6 and in patients treated in developing countries ( ~33% to 50%).20,21 risk factors for inpatient mortality in patients with he include a higher number of concomitant diagnoses , comorbid fluid and electrolyte disorders , more procedures during admission , and major or extreme severity of illness.11 interestingly , a 2014 study reported that non - hospitalized patients with cirrhosis and minimal he were at an increased risk of hospitalization compared with patients without minimal he , when adjusted for sex , age , and cirrhosis etiology ( hazard ratio , 2.5 ; 95% confidence interval , 1.4 , 4.5 ; p=0.002).28 cirrhosis and overt he are both associated with impairment in health - related quality of life ( qol ) . in patients with cirrhosis and varying degrees of neuropsychiatric impairment , the severity of he was significantly associated with patient qol scores as well as the degree of caregiver burden.19 among 160 consecutive adults with cirrhosis presenting for an initial evaluation for liver transplantation in a university setting between january 2001 and september 2001 , 125 patients ( 78% ) had he ( 36 with minimal he and 89 with overt he).16 compared with the general us population , patients with cirrhosis had poorer health - related qol based on short form ( 36 ) health survey ( sf-36 ) domain and summary scores .
patients with cirrhosis and overt he experienced significantly worse physical and mental health - related qol than those without he .
in addition , the reduction in health - related qol related to he was independent of the child pugh score . of note ,
the physical component summary score of the sf-36 was lower in patients with cirrhosis who had previously been hospitalized than in patients who had never been hospitalized .
this observation may be related to an increase in disease severity among patients requiring hospitalization and may also be related to hospitalizations for complications of cirrhotic decompensation , such as he .
unfortunately , cognitive deficits have been shown to persist after an episode of overt he resolves . in a cross - sectional study of 226 patients with cirrhosis , patients with a history of overt he ( n=54 ) performed significantly worse than patients without a history of overt he ( n=172 ) on psychometric
tests.17 a cross - sectional study assessed cognitive function in 50 patients with cirrhosis who had experienced 1 episode of overt he .
of the 50 patients , 32 were being treated with lactulose monotherapy , eleven were being treated with rifaximin monotherapy , and seven were being treated with rifaximin and lactulose combination therapy .
all patients had normal mental status at the time of testing . in that study ,
the severity of cognitive impairment increased both with the number of episodes of overt he and with the number of hospitalizations related to overt he . furthermore , the number of previous episodes and the number of hospitalizations for overt he correlated with psychometric scores , which were used to assess severity of residual cognitive impairment ( table 2).17
a retrospective analysis of data from > 500 us hospitals assessed hospital readmissions in 8,766 adults discharged from the hospital between june 2010 and december 2011 with a primary diagnosis of he.14 overall , 17.6% of discharged patients were readmitted within 30 days , and 39.5% were readmitted within 1 year for he - related reasons .
incidence rates for all - cause readmission were 27.4% at 30 days and 56.4% at 1 year . in another
retrospective us study , approximately one - third of 402 patients with de compensated cirrhosis had he at admission , 78% ( 314 of 402 ) of patients were readmitted during a median follow - up period of 203 days , with 88% ( 276 of 314 ) of patients having 1 non - elective readmission.22 the median time to first readmission was 67 days , with 14% of patients readmitted within 1 week and 37% within 1 month .
notably , after adjusting for potential confounding factors , patients with more frequent readmissions had a significantly increased risk of mortality .
furthermore , a retrospective review analyzed data from 139 patients admitted to a us tertiary hospital for the treatment of complications of liver cirrhosis and reported that he was an indication for admission in 36% of these patients.24,25 of the 31% of patients readmitted within 1 month , 47% were readmitted for he . in an attempt to analyze possible causes of readmission due to
he , an analysis of medical records of 145 patients admitted with overt he to a single hospital identified poor social support , failure to fill a prescription , and lack of follow - up with a health care provider as factors associated with a high likelihood of readmission.26
the total national cost of hospitalizations of patients with he ( primary or secondary diagnosis ) increased from us$1.7 billion in 2005 to us$2.0 billion in 2009.11 the total cost per he - related hospital discharge increased from us$22,511 in 2004 to us$37,598 in 2010.9 this analysis included patients with any international classification of diseases , ninth revision , clinical modification discharge diagnosis code indicative of he ( ie , not limited to patients with a primary or secondary diagnosis of he ) .
the mean hospital cost for he - related hospitalization ( primary or secondary diagnosis ) did increase between 2005 ( us$16,512 ) and 2009 ( us$17,812 ) , but the difference was not statistically significant.11 a study reported that the mean hospital cost in 2003 for patients admitted with a primary diagnosis of he was us$23,192.12 the mean cost of hospitalization for he ( as a primary diagnosis ) in a large ( > 500 ) us hospital database ( june 2010 to december 2011 ) was us$10,629 , with room and board accounting for approximately 50% of overall hospitalization costs ( mean , us$5,518 ) and pharmacy costs accounting for 11.5% of overall hospitalization costs ( mean ,
us$1,223).14 in a study of a university health system , the mean cost of readmission for patients with decompensated cirrhosis was us$25,898 for readmission within 1 week and us$20,581 for readmission between weeks 1 and 4.22 overall , these data underscore the high costs of hospitalization for he and the economic impact of rehospitalization .
for patients hospitalized with cirrhosis , he doubles the risk of in - hospital mortality.8 in us hospitals , the in - hospital mortality rate for overt he ranges between approximately 7% and 15%.11,14 higher in - hospital mortality rates have been reported in patients with severe he ( ~40%)6 and in patients treated in developing countries ( ~33% to 50%).20,21 risk factors for inpatient mortality in patients with he include a higher number of concomitant diagnoses , comorbid fluid and electrolyte disorders , more procedures during admission , and major or extreme severity of illness.11 interestingly , a 2014 study reported that non - hospitalized patients with cirrhosis and minimal he were at an increased risk of hospitalization compared with patients without minimal he , when adjusted for sex , age , and cirrhosis etiology ( hazard ratio , 2.5 ; 95% confidence interval , 1.4 , 4.5 ; p=0.002).28
cirrhosis and overt he are both associated with impairment in health - related quality of life ( qol ) . in patients with cirrhosis and varying degrees of neuropsychiatric impairment , the severity of he was significantly associated with patient qol scores as well as the degree of caregiver burden.19 among 160 consecutive adults with cirrhosis presenting for an initial evaluation for liver transplantation in a university setting between january 2001 and september 2001 , 125 patients ( 78% ) had he ( 36 with minimal he and 89 with overt he).16 compared with the general us population , patients with cirrhosis had poorer health - related qol based on short form ( 36 ) health survey ( sf-36 ) domain and summary scores .
patients with cirrhosis and overt he experienced significantly worse physical and mental health - related qol than those without he .
in addition , the reduction in health - related qol related to he was independent of the child pugh score . of note ,
the physical component summary score of the sf-36 was lower in patients with cirrhosis who had previously been hospitalized than in patients who had never been hospitalized .
this observation may be related to an increase in disease severity among patients requiring hospitalization and may also be related to hospitalizations for complications of cirrhotic decompensation , such as he .
unfortunately , cognitive deficits have been shown to persist after an episode of overt he resolves . in a cross - sectional study of 226 patients with cirrhosis , patients with a history of overt he ( n=54 ) performed significantly worse than patients without a history of overt he ( n=172 ) on psychometric
tests.17 a cross - sectional study assessed cognitive function in 50 patients with cirrhosis who had experienced 1 episode of overt he .
of the 50 patients , 32 were being treated with lactulose monotherapy , eleven were being treated with rifaximin monotherapy , and seven were being treated with rifaximin and lactulose combination therapy .
all patients had normal mental status at the time of testing . in that study ,
the severity of cognitive impairment increased both with the number of episodes of overt he and with the number of hospitalizations related to overt he .
furthermore , the number of previous episodes and the number of hospitalizations for overt he correlated with psychometric scores , which were used to assess severity of residual cognitive impairment ( table 2).17
to reduce the risk of he recurrence , the american association for the study of liver diseases and european association of the study of the liver recommend prophylactic treatment after an episode of overt he resolves.2 however , routine prophylaxis is not recommended for preventing he after a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.2 medications commonly administered to prevent the recurrence of overt he are similar to those for treating overt he episodes and include lactulose and rifaximin in fact , rifaximin is indicated for reducing the risk of overt he recurrence in adults ( figure 2).2 per treatment guidelines , [ r]ifaximin added to lactulose is the best - documented agent to maintain remission in patients who have already experienced one or more bouts of ohe [ overt hepatic encephalopathy ] while on lactulose treatment after their initial episode of ohe.2 prophylactic therapy to prevent he recurrence is usually continued indefinitely , until liver transplantation or death , but discontinuation may be considered if the precipitating factors have been well controlled or if a patient s liver function or nutritional status has improved.2 despite professional society recommendations for prophylactic therapy , many patients do not appear to be receiving preventive treatment after 1 episode of overt he .
an analysis of national claims for medical and hospital activity from 2009 to 2011 indicated that more than 60% of eligible patients with overt he did not receive ongoing prophylactic therapy during each year studied.29 the apparent undertreatment of patients after an episode of overt he may potentially result in preventable he recurrences and , consequently , preventable rehospitalizations related to these recurrences .
the burden and cost implications of undertreatment and potential resultant rehospitalizations for he episodes were the subject of this review .
hospital readmissions after discharge for decompensated cirrhosis , and for he in particular , are common in patients with cirrhosis . in addition , a considerable number of patients are readmitted within 1 month of hospital discharge,14 and rehospitalization for he imposes a substantial economic burden .
not surprisingly , statistical modeling data suggest that costs associated with hospitalization are some of the largest contributors to overall costs of he treatment.23 overall , given the various methodologies applied across studies to determine costs ( eg , review of current procedural terminology codes selected ) , it is difficult to compare results .
indeed , differences exist in the availability and interpretation of current procedural terminology codes , studies are conducted across divergent time periods in which health care inflation may vary considerably , studies prospectively enroll or retrospectively review cases of different patient populations with varied severity of disease , and services offered tend to become more complex and costly over time . in the present review ,
the data support a substantial cost burden associated with hospitalizations related to he and suggest that the cost burden has increased over time .
rehospitalization for he may lead to adverse consequences for patients with cirrhosis , including increased mortality , impaired health - related qol , and residual cognitive impairment .
regarding the effects of cognitive impairment , key findings from studies identified for this review support a hypothesis that repeated overt he episodes may be neurotoxic and may lead to chronic neurologic damage , despite the apparent return of normal mental status initially after treatment . in a study by bajaj
et al,30 cognitive impairment was observed across all tests employed , including persistent and cumulative deficits in memory , response inhibition , and learning in patients who had experienced episodes of overt he .
the potential for persistent neurologic damage is an interesting hypothesis that has primarily been reported on in the context of patients observed after liver transplantation.31 in one such study , cognitive dysfunction was more pronounced in patients who had experienced overt he prior to liver transplantation.31 therefore , it will be important in the future to examine the potential for clinical and economic sequelae to extend beyond the primary he episode .
additionally , mortality rates remain high for patients with cirrhosis ; however , some deaths attributed to an he episode may be preventable .
notably , guidelines support the importance of prophylactic therapy to help prevent repeated episodes of overt he in , and the consequent rehospitalization of , patients with cirrhosis .
this review has several important limitations . for instance , most of the studies identified were not prospective but , rather , retrospective chart reviews , smaller cross - sectional studies , or sample surveys .
in addition , there was significant heterogeneity in the outcomes measured in the identified studies .
nevertheless , data are accumulating to support the idea that he - related rehospitalization represents an important unmet medical need . because the published literature on he - related rehospitalization is limited ,
this review included medical conference abstracts , which are considered by some to be less desirable sources of information .
in addition , estimated hospitalization costs for he were used as a proxy for rehospitalization costs in the absence of more specific data .
furthermore , for qol and cognitive functioning , associations with rehospitalization were reported , but impairments may be related to he recurrence rather than to rehospitalization per se .
the economic and clinical consequences of rehospitalization for patients with overt he underscore the importance of secondary prevention . nonetheless , about 60% of patients do not receive ongoing prophylactic therapy to prevent he recurrence after discharge.29 it is unclear whether the low rate of prophylaxis is the result of patients not filling prescriptions or providers not prescribing prophylactic therapy .
further studies are warranted to help identify the reasons for the undertreatment of patients after hospitalization for overt he to enable health care providers to better address this gap in medical care . | pubmed |
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What is a photon and how is its energy directly proportional to frequency of light (please don't tell that it is because $E=h\nu$ relation)?
A photon is a quantum of light.
To explain more thoroughly, everything in the universe has elements of both particles and waves. So while light is usually thought of as a wave in classical mechanics, it also consists of particles. One photon is the smallest amount of light you can have while still having light at all.
The relation between the energy of a photon and its frequency (as well as how its particle nature was realized) was determined by Albert Einstein in a treatise on something called the photoelectric effect. The basic experimental set up was fairly simple. People had observed that, when shining light on a metal's surface, sometimes electrons would start popping out. The hypothesis proposed by classical mechanics was that this was proportional to the intensity of the light shining on the metal.
However, when the experiments were carried out, the results were a bit more surprising. The light had to be a minimum *frequency* before electrons were ejected at all. If the intensity of the light were increased at that frequency, more electrons would come flying out, but each electron would still individually have the same kinetic energy. If the frequency of the light was below the threshold, then no electrons would come out regardless of how intense the light was. And the higher the frequency of the light (once you got above the threshold frequency), the faster the electrons flew out.
So, Einstein realized what this meant: light had to exist as a particle as well as a wave. Each light particle (which he called a "photon") could interact with one electron at a time. Higher intensity light just meant more emitted photons, so the individual photon had to have enough energy to dislodge the electron from the metal surface. According to the experiments on the photoelectric effect, this energy was proportional to the frequency of the light, as noted before. When Einstein did the calculations, the constant of proportionality was $6.626\times10^{-34}~\mathrm{J~s}$, better known as Planck's constant and represented by the symbol "h."
The fact that this exact constant appeared in something seemingly completely different (the law for how blackbodies emit light) was a major basis for more investigation and eventually yielded quantum mechanics as we know it today.
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tuberculum sellae meningiomas present a special challenge because of their close proximity to anterior visual pathways .
we experienced a case whose right visual acuity recovered from blindness after surgery of a tuberculum sellae meningioma . here
a 47-year - old female had suffered from drop attacks following the paresis of her bilateral lower extremities 18 months previously .
she presented with vision loss ( no light perception ) in her right eye on admission .
her left visual acuity was 1.2 ( naked vision ) and an upper temporal quadrant hemianopsia was revealed in her left ( fig .
flash visual - evoked potentials could be clearly recorded through a simple flash stimulus of the left eye .
however , the visual - evoked potential from the right eye showed no measurable response .
the tumor was located at the tuberculum sella and was attached to the right side of the planum sphenoidale and diaphragma sellae dura by magnetic resonance imaging ( mri ) ( fig .
the operation was performed via a right pterional approach to minimize the intraoperative damage to the left optic nerve .
the right optic nerve was thin and atrophic and was severely encased by the tumor which showed a moderate hardness ( fig .
3 ) . intraoperative flash visual - evoked potentials recorded from the left eye readily disappeared during the internal decompression of the tumor .
while the visual - evoked potentials returned to the preoperative pattern soon after the interruption of manipulation , the operation was continued . however , those potentials finally disappeared completely , so that the operation was terminated in the remaining major part of the tumor ( fig . 2b ) .
a histological examination revealed sheet - like and/or whorl formations of elongated and crescent - shaped cells with oval nuclei ( fig .
the tumor proved positive for epithelial membrane antigen and vimentin , but negative for s-100 protein .
the patient had suffered visual loss in her right eye ( no light perception ) , decreased visual acuity ( naked : 0.6 ( corrected : 1.0 ) ) , and visual field defects ( upper temporal quadrant hemianopsia ) in her left eye ( fig .
although the visual field defects of her left eye had markedly deteriorated 3 days after the operation , it was somewhat improved 9 days later .
the tumor remnant was resected again 2 weeks later , using right frontobasal and pterional approaches combined .
the tumor forciblycompressed her bilateral optic nerves from the medial side , while her optic nerves were stretched laterally .
although those potentials disappeared during the removal of the meningioma , the operation was continued on this occasion .
the bilateral carotid arteries were encased within the tumor ; although the tumor around those arteries and optic nerves was not resected , the tumor could be diminished remarkably compared to its preoperative size ( fig . 2c )
a histological examination showed no obvious change except for several areas of fibrinoid necrosis due to the first operation .
one week after the second operation , her right vision was blind ( no light perception ) and she had slightly decreased visual acuity ( 0.5 ( 1.0 ) ) . a visual field defect of the left eye did not change ( fig .
1d ) . however , light perception in the right eye returned 2 weeks after the operation .
the visual - evoked potentials of her left eye showed the preoperative pattern 2 months after the second operation , although the corresponding potentials of her right eye showed no measurable response .
though an opthalmological examination revealed right optic atrophy , finger counting was possible in the upper nasal visual field of her right eye three months after the second operation ( fig .
her visual acuity was 0.7 ( 1.0 ) , and the upper temporal quadrant hemianopia of the left eye improved in comparison with the preoperative level ( fig .
the tumor has currently increased to some extent , but her visual acuity is 0.8 ( 1.0 ) in the left eye and finger counting in the right eye is possible 25 months after the second operation ( fig .
tumor ( ) encased right optic nerve ( ) , which was thin and atrophic .
the examination revealed sheet - like and/or whorl formations of elongated and crescent - shaped cells with oval nuclei .
recovery from blindness is very rare after the removal of tuberculum sellae meningioma , and only one such case was found in silva s report .
our case presents a second report of a recovery from blindness . as for the preoperative blind and/or non - blind cases of the tuberculum sellae meningioma
, several reports have mentioned that vision had improved in 44.479% , remained stable in 1740% and deteriorated in 425% .
visual outcomes were mainly affected by age , preoperative visual impairment , duration of symptoms , tumor size and consistency , and especially in a situation involving the optic nerve , in which compression of the tumor itself and adherence to the surrounding tissues occurred .
a mild preoperative loss of visual acuity ( > 0.02 ) also appeared to be a favorable prognostic factor .
the patients with a symptom duration of less than 712 months showed a greater likelihood of visual improvement . in our case ,
the preoperative right visual acuity was poor , but the patient was young , and the duration of her preoperative visual disturbance was relatively short . these effects might indicate a favorable outcome .
patients with a soft tumor had a greater likelihood of visual improvement than those with a hard tumor .
the intraoperative findings predicting an unfavorable visual outcome were a thin atrophic optic nerve , encasement of the optic nerve , or a tumor adhesion to its undersurface . in our case , the right optic nerve was atrophic and was encased within the tumor .
the adhesion between the optic nerve and the tumor was prominent , but the tumor consistency was relatively soft .
an improvement in visual acuity was reported to be significantly better in the extended transsphenoidal surgery group than in the transcranial surgery group .
however , we did not use the extended transsphenoidal approach for fear of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage .
the frontobasal interhemispheric approach can also minimize the intraoperative damage to the optic chiasm . in the second operation
, we avoided the interhemispheric approach , since the right frontobasal approach with a craniotomy just medial to the midline provided easier access to the medial part of the tumor .
great care should be taken to preserve the feeding arteries of optic nerves during dissection .
we avoided removing the tumor around the optic nerves to preserve the microvasculature supplying the optic apparatus .
that factor also seemed to have some relationship with a good outcome . in our case ,
silva has indicated that 2 cases showed no visual - evoked potentials in spite of the partially - impaired visual acuity , while 3 cases evidenced a delay in the latency of visual - evoked potentials in spite of intact visual acuity and visual field . as shown above ,
visual - evoked potentials are considered a highly sensitive means of identifying the condition of the optic pathway . however , the intraoperative visual - evoked potentials were too sensitive to risk an intraoperative decision .
intraoperative visual - evoked potentials can be influenced not only by the surgical manipulation of the optic nerve and/or chiasm but also by anesthetic agents such as halothane .
although we used propofol for anesthesia , its amplitude was diminished even before the surgical manipulation . in our case , both the visual acuity and visual field recovered postoperatively , although the intraoperative visual - evoked potentials disappeared completely .
silva has also reported that intraoperative visual - evoked potentials became flattened under the manipulation of the optic nerve , but soon recovered after an interruption of the manipulation in the case of two - thirds and within the operation period in another one - third . in view of both our case and silva s report
, the intraoperative visual - evoked potential seemed to play only a supplementary role at this stage . | pubmed |
Harvest Moon The Tales of Prince Claire
**Author Note:**
**Halooo!**
**Perkenalkan, saya Lutanima~**
**Cerita ini merupakan ide yang tiba-tiba muncul di benak saya, dan akhirnya saya memutuskan untuk mengupload cerita ini!**
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**Mohon kritik dan sarannyaa~~**
* * *
><p><strong>-Di Suatu Siang-<strong>
"Claire! Claire!"
Gadis berambut pirang yang merasa namanya disebut itu segera menoleh ke arah sumber suara. May, gadis cilik yang merupakan cucu Barney, pemilik Yodel Ranch, berlari ke arahnya sambil membawa sebuah buku.
"Lihat-lihat! Aku mendapat buku berjudul Tudung Merah dari kakek!"
>Ucap gadis kecil itu sambil memeluk Claire.<p>
"Wah, ini buku dongeng bergambar ya? Kangennya.. Dulu saat aku kecil aku juga suka membaca dongeng tentang putri-putri.." Jawab Claire sambil membuka halaman buku yang dibawa May itu satu persatu.
"Ehh? Putri?" Tanya May heran.
"Ya, kisah seorang putri yang bertemu dengan pangeran impiannya! Romantis sekali kan?" Jawab Claire.
"Ahh! Ceritakan! Ceritakan!" Ujar May meronta-ronta.
"Aah.. Maaf ya.. Tampaknya hari ini aku sedang banyak tugas, May.. Bagaimana kalau besok pagi?" Tawar Claire.
"Janji ya? Aku akan ke rumahmu besok pagi!" Jawab gadis itu sambil berlari, pulang ke rumahnya.
**-Malamnya-**
Claire sudah berganti piyama dan bersiap-siap untuk tidur. Tiba-tiba dia teringat akan janjinya pada May.
"Hmm.. Putri ya? Dongeng macam apa saja ya, yang pernah kubaca? " Claire bergumam sambil menarik selimutnya, lalu terlelap dalam tidurnya.
…
…
"ngun…"
Mmm?
"Ngun.. ran…"
"Pangeran! Bangun!"
**Srak!**
"Woaah!"
Claire membuka matanya. Tapi yang dia lihat bukanlah kamarnya, melainkan sebuah kamar mewah dengan berbagai macam perabotan yang terbuat dari permata.
"HAH?! Aku.. A-Aku dimana?!" Tanya Claire ling-lung.
"Ehm! Pangeran!" Tiba-tiba ada suara kecil yang agak cempreng, terdengar di kuping Claire. Dia pun mencari-cari dimana suara itu berasal.
"Pangeran! Disini!" Claire menoleh ke samping.
"AAAAHH!" Dia pun terjatuh melihat mayor, yang memakai gaun, bersayap, dan berukuran sebesar telapak tangan, sedang berterbangan bagai lalat disekitarnya.
"Pangeran! Apa yang terjadi padamu? Cepat bangun! Hari sudah pagi!" Ujar mayor sambil berputar-putar, menggoyangkan tongkatnya dan mengeluarkan cahaya-cahaya pelangi.
"Ma-ma-ma-ma-mayor?! Ada apa denganmu?!" Tanya Claire sambil mengucek-ngucek matanya. Memastikan matanya masih normal.
"Hih! Aku ini bukan mayor! Aku ini Mayoritta! Ma-yo-rit-ta!" Jawabnya sambil mencubit-cubit hidung Claire.
"Aduh! Ma-mayoritta? Apa-apaan ini?!" Claire menggaruk-garuk rambutnya, dan sadar. Rambutnya.. Rambutnya..
"WUAH! Rambutku ilang!?" Teriak Claire sambil berlari ke arah cermin dan menatap rambutnya yang kini sudah cepak itu.
"Hah? Bicara apa kau ini, Pangeran? Rambutmu memang dari dulu begitu kan?" Tanya Mayor*ehm*itta.
"Pa-pangeran?! Apa maksudmu?! Aku ini perempua…" Claire melihat dirinya di cermin. Rambutnya cepak. …. Dan… dan..
"Rataaaaa!" Ujar Claire sambil memegang-megang dadanya.
"Pangeraann! Apa yang kau lakukan sih?!" Peri itu menutup matanya.
"…" Claire terdiam sebentar, lalu memelototi peri itu. "Dimana kamar mandinya?!"
"E-eh? Di-disana.." Ujar Mayoritta, sambil menjauh dari Claire.
**Tap Tap Tap! Blam!**
…
"GYAAAA!" Tebak sendiri apa yang dilakukan Claire ya… _(:P)_
**Ckreeek**
Claire keluar dengan muka pucat. Lalu terjatuh ke lantai.
"A… Aku benar-benar jadi laki-lakiiii" Ujar Claire, muram.
"Pa-pangeran? Anda baik-baik saja?" Tanya peri itu mendekatinya.
"TIDAAAAKKK!" Claire mencengkram peri itu. "Aku ini perempuan!? Kenapa jadi beginiiiiii?!" Teriak Claire.
"Woah! Woah! Tenang dulu Pangeran! Aku mengerti tugas pangeran cukup berat, tapi.. Tidak perlu seperti ini!" Teriak peri itu.
"Tu-tugas?" Tanya Claire mulai tenang, dan melepaskan peri itu.
"Hah.. Jangan bilang kau lupa tugas itu! Kau ditugaskan sang raja untuk menolong para putri!" Ujar sang peri.
"Pu-putri?"
"Ya! Dan hari ini, aku akan menemanimu! Jadi kita langsung saja ke putri pertama ya! Alakuazamnimininiwohaay!" Sang peri menggoyangkan tongkatnya.
"Tu-tunggu… WOA!"
**BLUSSH!**
Asap mengelilingi mereka. Dan seketika, mereka berada di balik sebuah semak-semak di hutan.
"Di-dimana ini?" Tanya Claire.
"Ini adalah tempat putri pertama yang harus kau selamatkan! Lihat saja dulu!" Ujar sang peri.
Tiba-tiba, di depan mereka lewat sebuah kurcaci kecil, diikuti oleh beberapa kurcaci-kurcaci lainnya, yang berwarna warni.
"A-ah! Me-mereka! Para Kurcaci!" Ujar Claire.
"Ya, tampaknya mereka menuju ke suatu tempat. Ayo kita ikuti." Ujar sang peri.
Kemudian Claire dan sang peri mengikuti kurcaci itu sampai ke sebuah rumah kecil di tengah-tengah hutan. Tiba-tiba terdengar suara..
"Tidak akan! Kau menyuruhku makan apel ini?!"
"Mmm? Suara apa itu?" Tanya Claire.
"Hati-hati pangeran, kau harus waspada, bisa saja itu adalah musuh!" Ujar sang peri mengingatkan, sambil mendorong Claire untuk masuk ke semak-semak lebih dalam. Sementara mereka memperhatikan lebih lanjut apa yang terjadi.
"Ta-tapi.. Ini apel yang bagus.." Ujar seseorang berjubah hitam yang membawa keranjang penuh dengan apel.
"Huh! Lihat ini! Apel ini kondisinya buruk sekali! Kau menyuruhku memakannya? Lagi pula apel ini belum dicuci sehingga belum higenis. Bisa membuat orang diare dengan mudah, muntah-muntah, keselek, batuk, pilek, demam, sakit kepala, mencret-mencret, seminggu tanpa henti! Merepotkan!" Ujar seorang gadis yang memakai gaun, berambut bob hitam, kepada orang berjubah hitam itu. Entah kenapa mukanya sangat tidak asing bagi Claire. Namun, karena jarak yang cukup jauh, Claire tidak bisa melihat dengan jelas. Tiba-tiba salah satu kurcaci berlari ke arah gadis itu.
"Ahh! Kau baik-baik saja, Putri Snow Trent?"
"OHHOOKK!" Claire tersedak mendengar perkataan kurcaci itu. Dan karena suaranya yang cukup keras, semua mata memandang ke arahnya.
"Siapa kau?" Tanya gadis bermuka sama persis dengan Dokter, yang Claire kenal.
"A… Apa yang kau laku.. Hmph!" Claire menahan tawanya melihat Dokter memakai gaun dan pita di kepalanya seperti itu. Dengan rambut bobnya tentunya. "Apa yang kau lakukan.. Dokter?"
"Dengar ya, orang yang belum tentu higenis dan sehat. Namaku Snow Trent, bukan Dokter." Jawabnya dengan datar.
"E-eh.. O-oke?" Jawab Claire ragu. Dan begitu melihat siapa di balik jubah hitam itu, Claire langsung tersedak. Ternyata orang itu adalah Jeff.
"Pangeran! Saatnya kau menyelamatkan putri dari orang jahat itu!" Teriak sang peri.
"A-ah! Baik! Putri Snow Whi.. Maksudku Trent! Ayo! Aku akan menyelamatkanmu!" Teriak Claire dengan gaya sekeren dan se_'pangeran'_ mungkin yang bisa ia praktekkan, walau tanpa kuda putih.
"Selamatkan dari apa?" Tanya putri itu datar.
"Heeh?" Claire plengo. "Perii.. Apa yang harus kulakukan?!" Tanya Claire dengan muka pucatnya.
"Tugasmu hanya membawa dia ke istana! Jadi, lakukan apapun agar dia mau ikut denganmu ke istana!" Teriak sang peri.
"Eh.. Ehm.. Ikutlah denganku! Ke istana! Aku akan melindungimu dari penyihir jahat yang akan meracunimu dengan apel beracun ini!" Ujar Claire.
"Hm? Maksudmu pedagang murahan ini? Tenang, aku tidak akan membeli apelnya. Pergi sana." Putri itu dengan gampangnya mengusir orang berjubah hitam itu.
"… Lalu apa gunanya aku disini?" Tanya Claire pasrah.
"Tadi kau mengajakku ke istana?" Tanya putri itu.
"Ah! I-iya…"
"Baiklah, aku bersedia."
**TENG TENG TENG TERERENG!**
Claire terlonjak mendengar nada kemenangan yang entah darimana asalnya menggema di hutan itu.
"Selamat pangeran! Kau berhasil membuat Putri Snow Trent selamat!" Teriak peri dan kurcaci itu sambil menari-nari.
"Ha-ha.. Rasanya aku tidak berbuat apapun.." Ujar Claire sambil menggaruk-garuk kepalanya.
"Sekarang ke putri selanjutnya!" Teriak sang peri sambil mengayunkan tongkatnya.
"Masih ada lag.."
**BLUSSHHHH!**
Mereka pun tiba di depan suatu rumah.
"Di-dimana ini?" Ujar Claire setengah sadar.
"Ini tempat putri selanjutnya, namanya…"
"DASAR CUCU TIRI DURHAKA!"
Tiba-tiba suara menggelegar terdengar dari dalam rumah itu. Penasaran, mereka berdua pun mengintip ke dalam rumah itu untuk mengetahui, siapakah putri selanjutnya?
"Disuruh nyuci aja gak mau! MAUMU APA SIH?!" Teriak seorang nenek yang mukanya persis banget banget banget sama Saibara.
"Tau nih! Dasar saudara tiri gak becus! Nenek.. Tadi dia memukul kepalaku~~" Kali ini muncul seorang gadis yang super duper ngejiplak dan mirip banget sama Rick.
Dan di tengah-tengah mereka, ada seorang gadis kumal _*eh*_ Maksudnya berpakaian kumal, dengan kain yang diikat di kepalanya, menutupi dahi dan sebagian rambutnya.
"BIARIN! Kalian kira bisa memerintahku seenaknya?! Terutama kau! DASAR NENEK TIRI BAWEL!" Ujarnya sambil mencak-mencak pakai sapu.
"APA KATAMU GRAYDERELLA?!" Claire menahan tawanya mendengar nama konyol itu. Kemudian, Nenek Saibara itu pun menggambil mangkok dan melemparkannya ke arah Gray-derella. Namun, salah sasaran dan malah ke arah jendela tempat Claire dan peri itu mengintip.
**KOMPYANG! PRAAANGG!**
Kaca jendela itu pecah berkeping-keping. Sementara Claire dan sang peri masih terpaku menyaksikan butiran-butiran kaca yang nyaris membuat mereka menjadi manusia mumi penuh perban.
"SIAPA ITUUU?!" Suara sang nenek menggetarkan rumah itu. Keren ya, walau tua, tetap bertenaga! Mantap! _(?)_
"A-aku.. Pa-pangeran…" Jawab Claire perlahan, sambil menongolkan kepalanya lewat jendela yang tinggal kerangkanya itu.
"MAU APA KESINI!?" Tanya nenek itu lagi. Nenek satu ini gak sadar apa dia bicara sama siapa? Saya ini pangeran oy! Pangeran! _(ucap Claire dalam hati.. Ceritanya.)_
"A-aku.. Mau menjemput.. Gray.. Grayderella?"
"AMBIL AJA NIH!" Masih memakai gaun 4 meternya, Saibara mengangkat Gray dan melemparkannya keluar jendela. (_Kuat amat ya?)_ Kali ini bukan jendelanya aja yang ilang, seluruh dinding itu hancur. Dan Grayderella persis mendarat di atas Pangeran Claire.
"WOI! APA-APAAN KAU!?"Teriak Grayderella.
"PERGI SANA! DASAR CUCU TIRI DURHAKA!" kemudian sang nenek bersama cucunya yang satu lagi, pergi ke dalam rumah, meninggalkan mereka.
"Huh! Mm.. Lalu kau ini siapa?" Tanya Grayderella, masih dengan tanpa dosanya meniban Claire.
"Aku pangeran…" Ujar Claire sambil menangis, entah sudah berapa kali Claire memperkenalkan diri 'baru'nya itu.
"Oke, kau boleh bawa aku ke istana." Ujar Grayderella.
**TENG TENG TERERENGG!**
Nada kutukan –eh- kemenangan itu kembali menggema. Masih misteri darimana keberadaannya.
"Selamat pangeran! Nah, sekarang kita ke putri selanjutnya! Wokobokobokobopipupopiy!"
"TUNGG.."
**BLLUUSSHHHH**
Mereka pun tiba di depan sebuah menara dengan danau yang amat sangat BEESSAAARRR di depan mereka.
"... Ini dimana?" Tanya Claire pasrah.
"Ini tempat putri ketiga! Semangat pangeran!" Teriak Mayoritta, sang peri.
"Okeeee…" Claire pun berdiri dengan pasrah sampai akhirnya, seluruh daratan bergetar. Langit berubah menjadi merah. Dan dari danau itu mulai muncul sesuatu yang tampaknya luar biasa besar.
"Pangeran! Siap-siaplah! Tampaknya sang naga mengamuk!" Teriak sang peri panik.
"APA?! NAGAAA?!" Claire menganga.
"Semangat pangeran! Lawanlah naga itu!" Ujar sang peri.
"APA KAU TIDAK BISA MELAKUKAN SESUATU?! Kau punya tongkat sihir kan?!" Teriak Claire.
"Tapi itu hanya untuk teleport saja.." Ujar peri itu, sambil mengacungkan jempolnya, lalu bersembunyi di balik batu.
"AAAAHHH! APA-APAAN KAU INI!?" Teriak Claire.
Monster itu mulai keluar dari sungai.
"A-apa.. Bagaimana ini?! Aku tidak punya senjata! AAHHH!" Claire mulai panik.
Monster itu muncul.. muncul dan…
**BYYYUUURR!**
**Plop!**
Ternyata dari balik ombak besar itu, di tengah-tengah danau, berdiri sebuah makhluk kecil.
"Aku naga." Ujarnya.
….
….
"KAPPPAAA?!" Teriak Claire.
"Hei! Aku ini naga! Naga! Huh!" Ujarnya marah, lalu masuk lagi ke dalam air.
"Haah.. Bodohnya aku merasa takut…" Claire menjatuhkan badannya ke tanah.
"Syukurlah kau bisa menang pange.."
"APANYAAA?!" Claire mengamuk sebelum peri itu selesai bicara.
"Maaf.." Peri itu memanyunkan bibirnya. "Baiklah, pangeran! Ayo selamatkan sang putri! Sekarang … Panjatlah menara ini pangeran!" Ujar peri itu penuh kegembiraan, menujukkan menara yang benar-benar licin, tanpa ada sedikit pun tempat untuk memanjat.
"…." Claire menggenggam peri itu. "Kau pernah dengar sup peri?" Tanya Claire dengan nada menyeramkan.
"AAH! MAAF! AKU BERCANDA! Aku akan menggunakan tongkatku.. ya?" Jawab peri itu panik.
"Itu lebih baik." Claire melepaskan tangannya.
**BLUSSSHH!**
Mereka pun tiba di suatu kamar yang sangat manis, namun sederhana. Disana terbaring seorang gadis cantik yang sedang tertidur.
"I-ini.. Cliff!" Teriak Claire saat melihat wajah gadis itu.
"Ah, ini putri Cliffrora, kau harus membangunkannya untuk membawa dia ke istana pangeran!" Jawab sang peri.
"Bangun.. kan?" Claire terdiam sebentar. Kemudian mukanya memerah. "Maksudmu.. Aku harus menciumnya?!" Teriak Claire. Dia mulai mengingat ada kisah mengenai putri tidur yang harus dicium baru bangun. Modus amat ya putri itu._ (?)_
Peri itu hanya tersenyum penuh misteri. Yang semakin lama dilihat malah membuat merinding. _(loh?)_ Claire pun mendekati Cliff perlahan-lahan.
**Deg! Deg! Deg!**
Claire menarik nafasnya. Kenapa dia jadi gugup begini? Dia pun mulai mendekat, mendekat.. mendekat..
...
**KRRRIIIIINNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!**
Seketika Claire terjungkal ke belakang.
"Ah, Alarmku bunyi!" Ujar Cliff sambil mematikan alarmnya.
"A-apa... A-Alarm?! ALARM?! AAARRGGHHH! APA GUNANYA AKU DISINI?!" Claire mulai ngamuk.
"Ah, siapa kau? Aku belum pernah melihatmu sebelumnya?" Tanya Cliffrora dengan sangaattt anggun.
"A.. Ah.. ARRGHH! …. Aku pangeran…" Claire yang tadi mau marah, jadi tidak bisa marah begitu melihat keanggunan Cliff..rora.
"Oh, pangeran rupanya. Ada apa gerangan kemari? Ada perlu denganku?" Tanya nya. Aduh! Claire jadi ingin meremas pipi, menjambak rambut, dan menamparnya saking gemasnya. _(?)_
" .menjemputmu." Claire sudah tidak berniat jadi 'pangeran' yang 'tidak pernah dianggap' lagi.
"Oh, begitu rupanya.. Aku akan ikut denganmu."
**TENG TENG TERERENG!**
"Selamat pangeran!" Sang peri meloncat kegirangan.
"Ya.. ya.." Sementara Claire sudah gak niat sama sekali.
Sementara, Putri Cliffrora mendekati Claire.
"A-anu.. Aku.. Ingin menikah denganmu pangeran.." Ujar putri itu malu-malu. Buset! Ini putri berani banget melamar pangerannya!
"HEEH?!" Claire kaget.
**BLUSSSHH!**
"Tunggu! Pria higenis ini akan menikah denganku!" Putri Snow Trent tiba-tiba muncul dan menarik Claire.
**BLUUSSHH!**
"Tidak! Dia milikku!" Grayderella menarik Claire ke arahnya.
"Tidak! Dia akan menikahiku!" Teriak Cliffrora.
"Ah.. Romantisnya.." Ujar sang peri.
"APAAANYAAA?!" Teriak Claire di tengah-tengah perebutan dirinya.
"Menikahlah denganku!"
"TIDAK! AKU!"
"AKU!"
"AKU!"
"AKU AKU!"
"HENTIKAAAANNNNN!"
**Plop!**
Kedua mata Claire terbuka. Dia sekarang ada di kamarnya. Namun, dia langsung bangkit dan berlari ke kamar mandi, untuk memastikan 'sesuatu'.
**Blam!**
…
Tak lama, dia pun keluar.
"Hah.. Syukurlah hanya mimpi…" Lalu ia bersiap-siap untuk menemui seseorang yang memiliki urusan dengannya.
**-Lalu-**
"Claire!" May berlari ke arah Claire. "Ayo! Ceritakan tentang putri itu!" Pinta May.
"Ah, kita lupakan saja ya.. Ayo, kita baca saja Tudung Merahnya." Jawab Claire.
"Ehhh?! Kenapaaa?!" Ujar May kecewa.
"Percayalah, bertemu dengan serigala jauh lebih baik daripada bertemu dengan putri-putri itu." Ujar Claire, yang membuat May masih kebingungan dengan maksud dari perkataan Claire itu.
** -END (^,^)-**
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| fanfiction |
we would like to thank e. aurell , s. maslov and y .- c .
zhang for usefull comments . | arxiv |
congenital coronary artery anomalies are uncommon and most of them are diagnosed incidentally during coronary angiography or multidedector ct angiography .
anomalies in origin and distrubition constitute 87% and coronary artery fistulas constitute 13% of the affected individuals .
coronary artery anomalies are usually asymptomatic , but some may cause chest pain , hemodynamically significant abnormalities , myocardial ischemia , or sudden cardiac death .
there is varying relation of sudden cardiac death caused by coronary artery anomalies , especially concerning those which course in between the root of the aorta and the pulmonary artery . for several decades ,
altough catheter angiography is an effective tool , it is invasive and associated with procedural morbidity ( 1.5% ) and mortality ( 0.15% ) . owing to its two - dimensional nature , catheter angiography has projectional limitations and it can not show the relationship of aberrant vessels with the underlying cardiac structures .
electrocardiographically ( ecg ) gated multi - dedector computed tomography ( mdct ) and magnetic resonance imaging ( mri ) can provide non - invasive three - dimensional data of both the heart cavities and coronary arteries without these limitations .
mdct has fast acquisition time and a high temporal and spatial resolution allowing better visualization of coronary arteries , its variants , and anomalies .
we report a case with a rare coronary artery anomaly in which the left anterior descending ( lad ) artery and the left circumflex ( lcx ) coronary artery originated from the right coronary sinus . in the literature ,
coronary arteries originating from the right sinus of valsalva with a single ostium have been reported , but there are only a few cases wherein all three coronary arteries originate separetely from the right coronary sinus .
a 56-year - old male patient was admitted to the hospital with chest pain that had lasted for 1 h. his blood pressure was 140/85 mmhg .
the electrocardiogram showed early repolarization in the v5 - 6 leads and left anterior hemiblock with no ischemic changes .
coronary angiography , the origin of the left coronary artery ( lca ) could not be found and the lad artery , lcx artery , and right coronary artery ( rca ) were seen to arise separately from the right coronary sinus . there was a stenotic lesion in the diagonal branch of the lad .
the 16-slice mdct showed the lad , lcx , and rca originating separately from the right coronary sinus [ figure 1 ] .
the lad showed interarterial course passing between the aorta and the pulmonary artery [ figure 2a ] .
the patient was discharged with medication and recalled 3-months later for follow - up investgations .
56-year - old male patient admitted with chest pain diagnosed with three coronary arteries originating separately from the right coronary sinus .
axial oblique maximum intensity projection image shows left anterior descending artery ( short white arrow ) , right coronary artery ( open arrow ) , and left circumflex artery ( long white arrow ) three coronary arteries originating from the right coronary sinus .
56-year - old male patient admitted with chest pain diagnosed with three coronary arteries originating separately from the right coronary sinus .
( a ) volume - rendered three - dimensional image ( vr-3d ) shows the left anterior descending artery ( lad ) originating from the right coronary sinus ( short white arrow ) and passing between the aorta ( ao ) and the pulmonary artery ( pa ) ( open arrow : right coronary artery ) .
( b ) mdct image shows lad diagonal branch with myocardial bridging ( arrowheads ) .
anomalous origin of all the three coronary arteries originating from the right coronary sinus is a very rare anomaly ; only a few cases are reported in the medical literature .
the lcx typically courses posterior to the aortic root , but passing anterior to the pulmonary artery or along the interventricular septum has been reported previously .
the lad may have an anterior path to the pulmonary artery or right ventricular outflow tract , septal or interarterial course .
most of the coronary artery anomalies are not clinically important , but potentially life - threatening types need to be identified early . aberrant vessels that pass between the aorta and pulmonary trunk are at risk for sudden death , particularly if the vessel supplies the lca distribution network . for several decades
mdct has been accepted as the ideal method for evaluation of patients with atypical chest pain due to its excellent temporal and spatial resolution . among patients with coronary artery anomalies identified with mdct ,
magnetic resonance coronary angiography is a noninvasive method that does not require the use of contrast agents or ionizing radiation , and thus is superior compared to cardiac ct angiography and conventional coronary angiography .
coronary arteries may take origin from the opposite or noncoronary sinus and show an anomalous course .
the rca arising from the left coronary sinus , the lca arising from the right coronary sinus , the lad or lcx arising from the right coronary sinus , and the lca or rca arising from the non - coronary sinus are most widely - known patterns of an anomalous origin of a coronary artery from opposite or non - coronary sinus . a coronary artery originating from the opposite or non - coronary sinus courses one of the four pathways : between the aorta and pulmonary artery ( interarterial ) , retroaortic , prepulmonic , or subpulmonic ( septal ) .
sudden cardiac death can be seen in cases where the coronary artery runs in the interarterial course .
the lca arises from the right sinus of valsalva separately or as a branch of a single coronary artery in 0.090.11% of patients who undergo angiography .
an interarterial course may be detected in up to 75% of patients with this anomaly .
the acute angle of the ostium , the stretching of the intramural segment , and the compression between the commissure of the right and left coronary cusps may cause sudden cardiac death in these patients .
the lcx artery arising from right aortic sinus is the commonest anomaly detected in approximately 0.320.67% of the population .
fortunately , this anomaly is of little clinical significance and has not been associated with death .
however , it is very important to detect this anomaly before valve surgery or bypass grafting of the coronary arteries is carried out . in patients with tetralogy of fallot , double outlet ring ventricle , and transposition complexes ,
there is still disagreement on the surgical treatment , but some guidelines recommend surgical coronary revascularization in patients with anomalous lca arising from the right sinus of valsalva and showing interarterial course . our patient was old and conservative approach was preferred .
myocardial bridging is a band of myocardial muscle covering a segment of a coronary artery .
however , myocardial bridging can cause angina pectoris , myocardial infarction , life - threatening arrhythmias , or even death .
curved multiplanar reconstruction and 3d reformatting enables non - invasive visualization of the anatomy , variants , and anomalies of the coronary arteries .
mdct offers superior definition of the ostial origin and path of the anomalous coronary artery , compared with conventional angiography .
although congenital coronary artery anomalies are uncommon , knowledge of the ct appearances of various coronary artery anomalies and understanding the clinical significance of these anomalies is essential for accurate diagnosis and patient treatment . | pubmed |
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Grey's Anatomy Seattle
**Hey everyone I love Grey's Anatomy and I've seen all the seasons so I thought why not make a Grey's Anatomy FanFiction! I hope you all enjoy it. Don't forget to review and PM me with ideas!**
**Chapter One: Admission**
My brain was pounding as I sat next to my mother in the wing of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. Breathing was a little more difficult than normal and my head has been pounding even with medication, well Tylenol at least. I could practically hear my mother's thoughts shooting out of her flaming red head. I tried to act as if I wasn't in pain, for my mother's sake. My mother stood from her seat her stilettos slamming on the linoleum tiled floor.
"Where the hell is Derek Shepard?!" she yelled at what looked like to be a nurse.
"Addison!" said taller semi dark skinned man with a gray and white beard.
"Thank God, somebody I know! Richard, my daughter, she's in pain. I know there's something neurological is wrong with her. I need Derek," I heard her say worriedly.
"How do you know something wrong?" Richard asked he's eyebrows fusing together.
"She wanted to visit here for months so when I finally brought her here and on the plane ride she passed out after complaining of a migraine. Then on the way to the museum she had another migraine. Then today on the way to lunch she passed out in the car. And she's my daughter I know when there is something wrong with my daughter. I am a mother. I am **her **mother," my mother turning into a tiger as she always does when it concerns me.
"Alright Addison, I'll page Shepard for you. Let me meet this daughter of yours," the man named Richard smiled. My mom smiled and brought Richard over to me. He was kind yet serious looking. It made me a little less worried about the pounding in my brain.
"Hi I'm Aria," I grinned, but it faulted slightly with a giant thud in my brain.
"I'm Richard Weber, a friend of your mom," he grinned back.
"Dr. Weber! Mom told me stories about you and her other doctor friends all the time. I'd ask her over and over again told tell me more and more stories," I said remembering the days in the kitchen in Manhattan asking about everything I could ever ask about her medical career.
"Oh really?" he asked raising his eyebrows at my mother.
"What? She's a curious girl. What can I say she likes medicine? She is my daughter," she said smiling proudly at me.
"Let's get you to room," Richard grinned. I tried to stand but instead my legs began to wobble. Thankfully so one caught me. When I looked up all I saw were two sea foam green eyes.
"Sorry," I mumbled not moving my eyes from his.
"It's okay. I've had worse," the guy grinned.
"Thanks," I said to him still blinded by those damn eyes. In a spilt second I felt as if I was being stabbed in the head with a dagger.
"What'd you do?" my mother yelled at the pretty eyed boy.
"Nothing!" he said back and another scream escaped my lips.
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ankylosing spondylitis ( as ) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease that affects especially males in the second and third decades of life , with a prevalence of 0.50.9% .
the main clinical symptom is inflammatory back pain typically occurring at night and morning stiffness improving after exercise .
the pain , stiffness , and limited mobility of the spine can cause severe limitations in daily life activities .
the last decade there is an increasing interest in the spinal involvement in as visible on magnetic resonance imaging ( mri ) [ 25 ] . there is a wide range of abnormalities described in the spine of as patients .
apart from syndesmophytes and ankylosis of the spine resulting in rigidity , in longstanding as , also focal destructive discovertebral lesions ( andersson lesion ( al ) ) can occur , also known as als [ 6 , 7 ] . in 1996 , rasker et al .
recently , we described a review on als , which show disk space narrowing or widening , vertebral bone destruction , a surrounding zone of sclerosis , and local kyphosis at radiographs of the spine ( fig . 1 ) .
one of the causes of an al is the local inflammation in the spine in combination with a minor trauma .
this lesion can be differentiated from the signs of inflammation at the mri of the spine of active disease in as , as is often observed in patients who are candidates for tumor necrosis factor ( tnf ) blocking treatment .
an al might be difficult to detect on clinical symptoms alone because most as patients suffer from back pain .
more important is the fact that an al requires a different treatment , for instance immobilization , in contrast with the physical therapy normally prescribed in as patients .
1a lateral radiograph of the lumbar spine shows an andersson lesion with extensive bony destruction of the l1l2 disk with irregular endplates and increased sclerosis of adjacent vertebral bodies ( from van royen et al . with permission ) a lateral radiograph of the lumbar spine shows an andersson lesion with extensive bony destruction of the l1l2 disk with irregular endplates and increased sclerosis of adjacent vertebral bodies ( from van royen et al . with permission ) the aim of this study was to investigate whether in as patients , who are candidates for treatment with anti - tnf , als could be detected .
as patients were derived from the outpatient clinics of the vu university medical center ( vumc ) and the jan van breemen institute ( jbi ) in amsterdam .
all as patients who fulfilled the modified new york criteria and met the criteria for starting treatment with tnf - blocking agents according to the international asas consensus statement [ 9 , 10 ] were included . following this asas statement , all patients had an active disease as defined by a bath ankylosing spondylitis disease activity index ( basdai ) of 4 ( scale 010 ) , had failed to previous therapy with at least two nonsteroidal anti - inflammatory drugs and sulfasalazine in case of peripheral arthritis , and should be treated with tnf - blocking agents according to an expert .
patients were enrolled consecutively , but mainly because of limited availability of the mr scanner , several patients could not be included .
furthermore , one patient did not fit into the scanner due to severe kyphosis , and several patients suffered from claustrophobia . at baseline , data that conform to daily clinical practice during treatment with tnf - blocking agents were collected in all patients who gave their written informed consent .
standing anteroposterior and lateral full - length plain films and an mri of the whole spine were performed before the start of anti - tnf therapy .
mri were obtained at baseline and after 624 months of anti - tnf therapy , using t1-weighted spin - echo sequences ( t1 ) before and after administration of the contrast medium gadolinium diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid ( gd - dtpa ) , t2-weighted sequences ( t2 ) , and fat - suppression sequences ( short tau inversion recovery ( stir ) ) . in patients included in the jbi , mri of the spine
was performed in the amstelland hospital amstelveen with a field strength of 0.5 tesla , starting from the third cervical vertebra ( c3 ) and downwards . in patients included in the vumc , mri of the whole spine
pre- and post-(gd ) t1 tse and stir mris were acquired . in the amstelland hospital amstelveen ,
the conventional radiographs and mri were read by two observers , one orthopedic surgeon ( bvr ) and a radiologist ( rm ) , who were blinded to the status of the subjects .
the extent of spinal ankylosis in the total study cohort was estimated by counting extensive syndesmophyte formation or bamboo spine features on conventional radiographs counted by segment .
the extent of abnormalities in the discovertebral unit was compared with the same discovertebral unit in different sagittal mr sequences and the other way around .
an al was defined as an abnormality in the discovertebral junction that shows on mri diffuse endplate destruction , with associated bone marrow edema and fat replacement or sclerosis .
the fracture cleft through the disk space or vertebra itself is depicted as decreased signal on t1 and increased signal on t2 , stir , and t1 imaging after gd - dtpa administration , reflecting reactive edema of the fracture .
conventional radiography of the al must show a fracture line , irregular endplates , and increased sclerosis of adjacent vertebral bodies .
continuous variables were reported as the mean sd or , if skewed , as the median ( range ) .
as patients were derived from the outpatient clinics of the vu university medical center ( vumc ) and the jan van breemen institute ( jbi ) in amsterdam .
all as patients who fulfilled the modified new york criteria and met the criteria for starting treatment with tnf - blocking agents according to the international asas consensus statement [ 9 , 10 ] were included . following this asas statement , all patients had an active disease as defined by a bath ankylosing spondylitis disease activity index ( basdai ) of 4 ( scale 010 ) , had failed to previous therapy with at least two nonsteroidal anti - inflammatory drugs and sulfasalazine in case of peripheral arthritis , and should be treated with tnf - blocking agents according to an expert .
patients were enrolled consecutively , but mainly because of limited availability of the mr scanner , several patients could not be included .
furthermore , one patient did not fit into the scanner due to severe kyphosis , and several patients suffered from claustrophobia . at baseline , data that conform to daily clinical practice during treatment with tnf - blocking agents were collected in all patients who gave their written informed consent .
standing anteroposterior and lateral full - length plain films and an mri of the whole spine were performed before the start of anti - tnf therapy .
mri were obtained at baseline and after 624 months of anti - tnf therapy , using t1-weighted spin - echo sequences ( t1 ) before and after administration of the contrast medium gadolinium diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid ( gd - dtpa ) , t2-weighted sequences ( t2 ) , and fat - suppression sequences ( short tau inversion recovery ( stir ) ) . in patients included in the jbi , mri of the spine
was performed in the amstelland hospital amstelveen with a field strength of 0.5 tesla , starting from the third cervical vertebra ( c3 ) and downwards . in patients included in the vumc , mri of the whole spine was performed with a field strength of 1.5 tesla .
pre- and post-(gd ) t1 tse and stir mris were acquired . in the amstelland hospital amstelveen ,
the conventional radiographs and mri were read by two observers , one orthopedic surgeon ( bvr ) and a radiologist ( rm ) , who were blinded to the status of the subjects .
the extent of spinal ankylosis in the total study cohort was estimated by counting extensive syndesmophyte formation or bamboo spine features on conventional radiographs counted by segment .
the extent of abnormalities in the discovertebral unit was compared with the same discovertebral unit in different sagittal mr sequences and the other way around .
an al was defined as an abnormality in the discovertebral junction that shows on mri diffuse endplate destruction , with associated bone marrow edema and fat replacement or sclerosis .
the fracture cleft through the disk space or vertebra itself is depicted as decreased signal on t1 and increased signal on t2 , stir , and t1 imaging after gd - dtpa administration , reflecting reactive edema of the fracture .
conventional radiography of the al must show a fracture line , irregular endplates , and increased sclerosis of adjacent vertebral bodies .
continuous variables were reported as the mean sd or , if skewed , as the median ( range ) .
in total , 56 as patients were included , 36 in the vumc and 20 in the jbi , and the baseline characteristics of all patients are summarized in table 1 . patients from the two centers
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table 1baseline characteristicsmean sdrangenumber56age ( in years)43 10.82273male gender ( % ) 3868disease duration ( in years)11 8.7141symptom duration ( in years)21 11.3149basdai ( 010)6.4 1.44.09.7tragus - to - wall distance ( cm ; normal , < 15 cm)16 6.01144lumbar flexion index ( cm ; normal , > 5 cm)2.5 1.20.35lumbar side flexion ( cm ; normal , > 10 cm)10 4.93.819chest expansion ( cm ; normal , > 5 cm)3.4 1.50.57disease duration : mean time between the diagnosis and baselinesymptom duration : mean time between the first symptoms and baselinebasdai : bath ankylosing spondylitis disease activity index ; mean value , 11 baseline characteristics disease duration : mean time between the diagnosis and baseline symptom duration : mean time between the first symptoms and baseline basdai : bath ankylosing spondylitis disease activity index ; mean value , 11 systematic examination of conventional radiographs of the cervical , thoracic , and lumbar spine did not reveal any lesions that met the definition of al .
distinct ankylosis with extensive syndesmophyte formation was seen in 13 of 55 ( 24% ) of the patients determined with conventional radiography of the spine .
spinal ankylosis or bridging syndesmophytes over multiple vertebrae were seen at the cervical , thoracic , and lumbar segment in 16% , 6% , and 7% of patients , respectively .
conventional radiographs and mris of the whole spine showed no al according to our definition .
this abnormality showed bone marrow edema of more than 50% of the vertebral bodies adjacent to the intervertebral disk of t7/t8 and t9/t10 ( fig .
t1 after administration of gd - dtpa demonstrated high signal intensity around the disk margins of t7/t8 and t9/t10 . however , no fracture line was visible on conventional radiology .
2a t1-weighted gadolinium diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid postcontrast image demonstrated high - signal intensity around the disk margins of t7t8 and t9t10 .
b t1-weighted image shows low - signal intensity bone marrow edema in the adjacent vertebral endplates of the t7/t8 and t9/t10 disk spaces .
c t1-weighted image , obtained 24 months after treatment with anti - tumor necrosis factor agents a t1-weighted gadolinium diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid postcontrast image demonstrated high - signal intensity around the disk margins of t7t8 and t9t10 .
b t1-weighted image shows low - signal intensity bone marrow edema in the adjacent vertebral endplates of the t7/t8 and t9/t10 disk spaces .
c t1-weighted image , obtained 24 months after treatment with anti - tumor necrosis factor agents the clinical characteristics of this patient did not differ from the other patients .
he was a male , aged 65 years , with a basdai and crp of 5 and 35 mg / l , respectively , indicative of an active disease .
he did not report any specific localizing complaints or a preceding ( minor ) trauma .
he had suffered from complaints of low back pain for 40 years and was diagnosed with as at the age of 51 .
after 24 months treatment with infliximab , t1-weighted images showed a decrease of signs of acute inflammation such as bone marrow edema and maybe even an increase of post - inflammatory fatty bone marrow degeneration around the disk margins .
the t1-weighted post - contrast images demonstrated no high signal intensity around the disk margins of t7/t8 and t9/t10 anymore .
there were signs of progression of the ankylosis and kyphosis in the thoracic segment after 2 years of follow - up despite anti - tnf treatment . apart from the focus on als , other abnormalities involving the discovertebral unit as described in literature on mri in as were encountered .
romanus lesions , which are acute inflammatory lesions at the corners of the endplates of the vertebra , were often detected .
these lesions show bone marrow edema in the corners of vertebral endplates and are depicted as hypodense signal areas in t1- and high signal in t2-weighted images .
systematic examination of conventional radiographs of the cervical , thoracic , and lumbar spine did not reveal any lesions that met the definition of al .
distinct ankylosis with extensive syndesmophyte formation was seen in 13 of 55 ( 24% ) of the patients determined with conventional radiography of the spine .
spinal ankylosis or bridging syndesmophytes over multiple vertebrae were seen at the cervical , thoracic , and lumbar segment in 16% , 6% , and 7% of patients , respectively .
conventional radiographs and mris of the whole spine showed no al according to our definition .
this abnormality showed bone marrow edema of more than 50% of the vertebral bodies adjacent to the intervertebral disk of t7/t8 and t9/t10 ( fig .
t1 after administration of gd - dtpa demonstrated high signal intensity around the disk margins of t7/t8 and t9/t10 . however , no fracture line was visible on conventional radiology .
2a t1-weighted gadolinium diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid postcontrast image demonstrated high - signal intensity around the disk margins of t7t8 and t9t10 .
b t1-weighted image shows low - signal intensity bone marrow edema in the adjacent vertebral endplates of the t7/t8 and t9/t10 disk spaces .
c t1-weighted image , obtained 24 months after treatment with anti - tumor necrosis factor agents a t1-weighted gadolinium diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid postcontrast image demonstrated high - signal intensity around the disk margins of t7t8 and t9t10 .
b t1-weighted image shows low - signal intensity bone marrow edema in the adjacent vertebral endplates of the t7/t8 and t9/t10 disk spaces .
c t1-weighted image , obtained 24 months after treatment with anti - tumor necrosis factor agents the clinical characteristics of this patient did not differ from the other patients .
he was a male , aged 65 years , with a basdai and crp of 5 and 35 mg / l , respectively , indicative of an active disease .
he did not report any specific localizing complaints or a preceding ( minor ) trauma .
he had suffered from complaints of low back pain for 40 years and was diagnosed with as at the age of 51 .
after 24 months treatment with infliximab , t1-weighted images showed a decrease of signs of acute inflammation such as bone marrow edema and maybe even an increase of post - inflammatory fatty bone marrow degeneration around the disk margins .
the t1-weighted post - contrast images demonstrated no high signal intensity around the disk margins of t7/t8 and t9/t10 anymore .
there were signs of progression of the ankylosis and kyphosis in the thoracic segment after 2 years of follow - up despite anti - tnf treatment .
apart from the focus on als , other abnormalities involving the discovertebral unit as described in literature on mri in as were encountered .
romanus lesions , which are acute inflammatory lesions at the corners of the endplates of the vertebra , were often detected .
these lesions show bone marrow edema in the corners of vertebral endplates and are depicted as hypodense signal areas in t1- and high signal in t2-weighted images .
in 56 as patients , who fulfilled the criteria for treatment with tnf - blocking agents , only one lesion resembling an al of the thoracic spine was detected with mri , but this lesion lacked a fracture line on the conventional radiograph .
the low prevalence of als was unexpected because this group of as patients had a relatively high rate of ankylosis of the spine ( 24% ) and signs of active inflammation .
this was in concordance with the moderate impairment of the mobility of the spine in these patients .
the mean tragus - to - wall distance was 16 cm ( normal , < 15 cm ) , mean lumbar flexion index was 2.5 cm ( normal , > 5 cm ) , the mean lumbar side flexion was 10 cm ( normal , > 10 cm ) , and the mean chest expansion was 3.4 ( normal , > 5 cm ) . the percentage of als as described in literature in this subset of severe as patients varies between 1% and 28% [ 1521 ] .
many studies report that the presence of an al is associated with long standing disease in as and with a rigid , ankylosed spine [ 2224 ] , concluding that an al is a late complication of as .
the low prevalence of als in our study was probably caused by the relatively short disease duration , with a mean of 11 years and a mean age of 43 years .
this could be due to a selection bias , for mostly young patients with an active disease were referred for treatment with tnf - blocking agents , whereas the efficacy of tnf blockers in older and more severe cases of as with complete ankylosis of the spine was still doubtful at the time of the study . a severe kyphotic deformity and an osteoporotic spine put a patient at risk of development of a stress fracture in the ankylosed spine [ 25 , 26 ] .
however , we did not find any features of stress fractures in this susceptible subgroup of patients , probably due to the small group size .
another cause of the low prevalence of als in this study might be due to the radiographic techniques used to detect them , although the combination of conventional radiographs of the spine and mri with gadolinium should be sensitive enough .
hermann et al . compared mri and conventional radiography of spinal changes in patients with spondyloarthritis .
they concluded that the best way to detect syndesmophytes was through radiography ; ankylosis was detected equally well by both radiography and mri , but for all other lesions , mri was the preferred method .
a disadvantage of conventional radiographs of the spine is the difficult analysis of the vertebrae of the thoracic segment because of the overimposed lung tissue , while most disorders of the discovertebral junction occur in the lower part of the thoracic and upper parts of the lumbar spine [ 28 , 29 ] .
mri is important for early detection of discovertebral lesions and described as a sensitive method to detect als , in particular , after administration of gadolinium .
some mris in our study showed features of severe degenerative disk disease ( ddd ) , specifically lumbar - sacral .
the mri features of these degenerative abnormalities were sometimes difficult to distinguish from destructive discovertebral lesions as was described by jevtic et al . , who showed that the appearance of an al can resemble modic type iii degenerative lesion .
one point to differentiate between al and ddd in as is the fact that an al occurs as a result of inflammation in combination with mechanical stress of the ankylosed spine .
another point is that al differs from ddd in the localization , because most al lesions occur at the level of the cervical and thoracolumbar spine , whereas the ddd predominate at the lumbosacral level .
the debate about the prevalence of als is hampered by the lack of uniformity in the nomenclature of these lesions .
for example , the term al has been employed for severe destructive discovertebral lesions , but also for minor abnormalities such as degenerative changes and local inflammation around in the discovertebral junction , as described in our case [ 7 , 12 ] .
to conclude , no als was detected by using conventional radiographs and mri in this study in 56 severe as patients , whereas a higher prevalence was described in literature .
the discrepancy might be due to the relatively small group of patient with a short disease duration and young age despite the severe ankylosed spine in our study cohort .
despite the absence of als in our study , we would like to increase the awareness of this complication in as . in case of a minor spine trauma
, an mri should be combined with the conventional spine radiographs in order to detect this lesion in the stiff and vulnerable spine , which is often osteoporotic as well .
the treatment of an al lesion consists of immobilization instead of the routinely advised exercise program or even surgical decompression in case of neurological deficits . in previous studies , there has been no sequential mri study of the spine in patients with as that visualizes the evolution from an early discovertebral lesion , as described in our patient , into a severe destructive discovertebral lesion , by some authors called an al .
thus , it remains unclear whether and how often an abnormality in the discovertebral junction develops into an al .
more research with a long - term follow - up of discovertebral lesions is necessary to clarify the evolution of these lesions . | pubmed |
Little Mermaid The Little Church Girl
**Chapter 1**
"My mom died exactly a year ago," Ariel said.
The school bell was two minutes short of ringing. Ariel came through "Door E" one minute ago. And Sara Flounder had been standing in front of her locker for thirty seconds, thinking about opening it, while munching on a raspberry Milano cookie.
"Yah, I was just thinking about that this morning," said Flounder.
"It's weird."
"Sure is." Flounder offered Ariel a cookie. "Want one?"
"Duh."
Somehow, Flounder always knew what to say to Ariel. Never a "That's horrible." Or an "It's okay to cry." Or a Heaven forbid "I'm praying for you." Other people wanted to hear those things, but Ariel had always been different. That's why she and Flounder became best friends during recess so many years ago.
"So I have a question for you," Flounder said, opening her locker. "Yesterday, while I was doing the laundry, I found two condoms in the pocket of my brother's jeans."
Ariel snorted. Flounder's brother was almost as awkward as Flounder and fifty times more unattractive. There was no way he was getting any.
"I went into his room and I found a bunch more. Want me to steal them for you? Thought I'd ask first."
"Flounder, I can always use more condoms."
Flounder took two notebooks out of her locker and tossed a pill into her mouth. "I guess I thought you were almost done collecting.
"Nah," Ariel said. "Decided to make it bigger. Come look at my new design."
For the past several days, Ariel couldn't open her locker without its contents spilling onto the floor: graded tests, old magazines, candy wrappers. And many, many condoms. The art project was only in its infancy-supplies and a sketch of a high school made out of condoms, to symbolize the need for better sex education. So far, Flounder's the only one who gets it.
"I kinda want to add a school bus or two. What do you think?"
"Yah, that'd be cool."
The bell rang.
"Did you tell your dad that your piece is about Jesus?" Flounder asked.
"He doesn't know about the junior art fair," Ariel said. "But I'm waiting for Ariana to ask about it. Then I'm going to have to make some shit up." Flounder nodded. She veered left while Ariel was about to turn right.
"Flounder, where are you going?"
"Bathroom…"
"You're not skipping math again." Flounder chewed on the cuff of her sweatshirt. "Mr. Shirk can't hurt you," Ariel said.
"Yah, Ariel. He can. He hurts me every day."
"I'm sorry. I just don't want you to fail. You were fine last week."
"I don't know why. I don't know what happened." Ariel watched as Flounder's already vibrating legs vibrated faster.
"C'mon, Flounder. Are you going to the tackle the Shirk today? Or are you going to be a guppy?" Like Ariel, Flounder didn't appreciate pity. Most of Flounder's classmates knew her as that weird, tiny girl with the crippling anxiety disorder. But Ariel just saw her as weird, in the best way possible.
Flounder took a deep breath. "I'll defeat the Shirk. But I'm going to throw up first."
"Kay. I'll wait outside the bathroom."
There's nothing exciting about sines and cosines. A packet of problems in place of a long lecture from Shirk was good news for Flounder. But Ariel didn't have the attention span for paper work. So of course, when she heard a slight buzz come from her cell phone, she needed to take a look.
The text read: "Remember 2 cum rite home 2day. Rehearsal. –luv Mrs S." Mrs. Sebastian was the kind of adult who referred to texts as "emails." She didn't understand that it's not necessary to end every text with a signature. She didn't know that nobody over the age of 12 substitutes "u" for "you" or "2 for "two." But it was her nanny's choice of the word "cum" that expelled Ariel's laughter.
Mr. Shirk looked up from his desk. "Something funny, Miss Trier?"
"No…"
Mr. Shirk walked over to Ariel opened his chubby palm in front of her face. She tried to look away, like she didn't notice what he was asking of her. But she knew it was too late.
"Your phone, Miss Trier. It's mine now." Ariel dropped her phone in Mr. Shirk's hand. He crouched down and thrust his face toward Ariel. Ariel didn't dare look over at Flounder. "This is the second time this semester. The next time, you get detention. Is that clear, _Ginger_?"
Ariel starred at Mr. Shirk's head. So bald it shined like a reflection of the full moon on the sea. She couldn't help herself. "You wish you had my hair."
A chorus of Ariel's classmates sang, "Ooooooo!"
The Shirk wasn't quiet anymore. "Get _out_ of my classroom!"
Ariel smiled. "Gladly."
Yah, Flounder was crying.
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