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 Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2005 12:43 am
Through the darkened night he walks, rain and wind battling against his advance. His cloak flowing behind him, Shawn fights through the stormy weather toward the guild walls. He stood, cloaked within black. Naught but a mere allusion to the true darkness that was to come. Sounds behind him alerted him of his follower. He stopped and looked back, wondering whether or not an Amazon was supposed to make so much noise in the woods. Turning fully, he watched as Kim stumbled out from behind some trees...  "Shawn, what the hell are you doing?" He stares at her with a blunt look on his face, daring to test her patience. Not knowing what to say, or what to do. "Kim... I..." An incredulous look washes onto her face with a sudden realization. "You're leaving, aren't you ?! You CAN'T do this !! Why are you leaving?" Shawn stares upward at the sky, rain falling on his face. The water washing away all warmth within him. "I wouldn't expect you to understand, Kim... I have to do this..." "No you don't! Do you even know where you're going? Aren't you going to tell me? Can you at least LOOK at me ?!"Shawn turns his back to her, walking a short distance before stopping again. "You will hate me for it... you all will hate me for it... but it must be done, and all will be revealed soon enough..." "Wha...?"
Her face contorted into a shape of pure anger, yet her mouth stood open in pure disbelief"Kim... please go back inside... it's way past your bedtime, and you have a long week ahead of you..." ...and with that, Shawn took one more look at Kim, standing wet within the rain... the pure physical embodiment of hatred... and he ran. He ran far into the trees, toward the guild walls. Nothing left to stop him, nothing to hold him back. Nothing to keep him from doing what he needed to do. Into the darkness he ran . . . . All works in the storyline are fictional...and have been dramaticized for the fun and entertainment of the members. DO NOT POST HERE!
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:43 pm
Tears streaming down her face, she walks shakily through the guild halls. "I hope he drowns" She mutters angrily to herself as she stomps, dripping, towards the cafe. Up ahead, Verucca stands chatting with Icy. "Ve, I need to talk to you." The hard edge to Kim's voice was apparent and cutting. Ve looks startled for a second then shakes herself."Kim, why are you all wet, what is wrong?!" eek Icy sees the look on Kim's face and makes a hasty excuse. "I think I heard Starey call...." She toddles off. "Shawn... He's run away...I.. the guild..." Looking helplessly at Verucca, she spreads her hands. "Let's sit down somewhere." Leading Kim by the arm, Verucca walks briskly into the closest room and shuts the doorbehind them. Grabbing a towel out of the connecting bathroom, she hands it tenderly to Kim. "Now tell me exactly what happened. Sit down Kimmeh." "Well, he said he is leaving.. I followed him... I made sure he knew I was there...He said... we would hate him, that I would hate him. Then he ran like a coward... away from the guild!" Verucca stands silently through the hysterical babbling. "Indeed. Are you feeling better now that it's out?" Looking up at Verucca through salty eyes, she gets up and hugs her. "I just don't know why he would do this to me, to the guild!" Verucca strokes her hair. "It's okay Kimmeh. I think we need to announce this." Wiping her eyes, Kim stands back and nods. "Yes, let them all know of this crime against the guild" Entering the cafe and looking around, Verucca is struck by with a tender moment. "You know Kim, I love the people here. I love this guild. I hope it never changes."Kim, startled out of her brooding nods in agreement. "Arakimos is threatening this. If he does anything to ruin it." Growling, she leaves the rest unsaid. Verucca nods and sighs. "Yes.. I know..." They climb the stairs to the announcement stage and look out at the guild they love so much. There is a stirring amoung the members as they look up at the grave faces of their captains. Verucca waits patiently for quiet and speaks. "Members of the KLS, I regret to inform you that one of our moderators has left us tonight." A collective gasp is emitted from the crowd. Kim closes one eye and looks toward the roof, fighting tears. "'Twas Shawn." They leave the stage... also leaving the mumurs behind them... All works in the storyline are fictional...and have been dramaticized for the fun and entertainment of the members. DO NOT POST HERE!
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 12:20 am
He sat in the cold, rain streaming down his brow. Darkness had enshrouded the night in it's evil grasp, as he waited in the cold alleyway. Nothing would keep him from doing what he had to do. A dark shadow appeared out of the night... cloaked in plain wollen cloth, it approached him, signaling from afar. He would not stand, or move from his position. He waited for the figure to approach. She stood in front of him as he sat there, and spoke into the wind. "It is time. You must stand, and take the oath."Shawn stood, and looked into the shadow of the hood. He knew that there was no turning back. This was the only way. What was to be done... had to be done "Fine by me..."The woman lifted her hands, grasping his as he rose from the flooding street. "Take my hands, and let me guide you...""GUIDANCE I NEED NOT!... now I have done as you asked... what more is needed?" He tried to pry his hands from her grip, but she was strong. Far stronger than she should have been. Or was it he who was weak?"Oh, but much more must be done. How is it that I can trust you if you don't take the oath?"Annoyed by her nonchalant behaviour, Arakimos rolled his eyes, wondering how it was that she could be calmer than him. "Fair enough... but do you even know the consequences of such an oath?"Her words sprang forth greedily..."Only of the benefits, and what it means I will gain!" "Then so be it..." From his belt-pocket, Shawn pulls out the Soul-binding stone. Glowing steadily in his hands, it's arcane symbols represented the sacrifice of many.The woman's eyes fell upon the stone, and lit up almost as brightly. "Promise me, great Windspirit... Promise me the guild!"Holding up his hands, eyes transfixed upon the stone, he spoke. "I promise you, vengeful one... the guild will be yours... and Verucca will be finished..."The circle of light around them grew, and enveloped them both. Slowly, the aura grew dark, for the stone knew of this great betrayal. The world became black as their bodies hit the ground... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Both figures rose together, neither knowing how long they had been out. The sun shown in the sky, all sign of rain had gone. Yet Shawn's eyes still bled water...
All works in the storyline are fictional...and have been dramaticized for the fun and entertainment of the members. DO NOT POST HERE!
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Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 8:19 pm
And so the plot began, yet would it end sooner than expected? It had been days since the members of the forsaken guild had seen their windspirit friend. Little did they know that he was in his own world of trouble. Word of the desertion spread far and wide, and many saw it as a sign. If someone in power suddenly decided to up and leave, one would begin to question the motive behind such a move. Was Arakimos at fault? Or were the ties of their beloved guild weakening ... the thread of it's existence tearing at its seams? Maybe both... maybe neither... Kim sits in anger upon her pink couch in one of the guild's many member-founded lounges. A television sits in front of her, though she's hardly aware of the words coming from the set. "...and welcome back to Channel 37 News. The best source for all your Shawn ran away from you."Kim suddenly looks up at the screen... "THat's right, Leslie! For ALL your breaking news. We've got news coverage that'll rock your socks off."Wondering if she's hearing things, she looks behind her to see if Verucca had heard it. However, she is disappointed to find Ve had just entered the room, and was settling down beside her with some delicious looking popcorn. Verucca sits all relaxed-like on the remaining portion of the pinkandnotatallblue sofa. "Whatcha watchin', Kim?"Kim puts her head back down. "Oh, just some annoying news channel." "Oh? well, anything interesting or devastating happen?" She chews loudly on her popcorn, wishing it had more butter.Kim speaks low under her breath "Not since a couple days ago..." The news anchors continue their report of the days events, as Kim lets out a sniffle."...sources say the body was garbed in black clothing, and the suicide note was littered with ellipses. The contents of the note has yet to be released for media purposes, but an annonomous tip came in saying it was something about llamas.""That's right, Kim... he's dead. HE'S DEAD!!! DEADDEADDEADDEADDEADERTHANADOORNOBDEADANDTHERE'SNOTHINGYOUCANDOABOUTIT DEAD !!! ... right Leslie?"A terrified look molds itself onto Kim's face. She frantically looks around, trying to discern if anybody else had heard it. Her face falls upon Verucca, who has an equally terrified look. "Did you hear that? Did you hear it? Please tell me you heard that!"Verucca's look of fear deepens as she listens to Kim rant about hearing the tv anchors speak to her. "Kim... are you sure you're alright?"Again, she looks at the tv, watching as the anchors go on about the increase in prices of dairy products. "I.. I... " Not knowing what to say, Kim leaps off the couch, running toward the exit....and so people began to wonder, as people often do. Some said she'd never be the same. Some believed her story, even thought she had some kind of psychic powers. Even others still knew that he couldn't be dead... that he was still out there, plotting some kind of valiant return with a plausible excuse as to why he had left. But no matter what the story... dead or not, they all knew that if he ever came back, he would meet his demise by the Amazon's hands... All works in the storyline are fictional...and have been dramaticized for the fun and entertainment of the members. DO NOT POST HERE! ...and please, folks... watch for the deadly dragon on your way out, kk?
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Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2005 8:43 pm
Jade had been walking through the hallways forever, it had seemed. It was still quite dark, and although there was a certain amount of ambient light, he was still unsure of his exact location. Doorways passed, and alternate routes had presented themselves. However, this was the direction he felt he needed to go. Within the darkness he crept, ever closer to his destination. A dark figure stood before him, as he approached a tall pedestal. It stood cloaked in light... a light which shown upon that which could not be seen, but could only be felt. Felt but not touched... not by him at least... "I've been waiting for you... Jade""..." Jade trys to speak, but is unable to. He stares at Arakimos with a look of pure disgust."I know you're angry at me... everyone is, aren't they?"His anger shows itself fully upon his face. He nods his head in the most demeaning way possible."Does that mean you won't keep your promise? The one you made long ago? The one we all made?"He stares blankly for a moment, wondering exactly what the traitor was talking about."We all promised, Jade... We promised to keep this guild strong... and you would have it destroyed..."Suddenly, Jade finds his voice again. "It's YOU who would destroy this guild! YOU who is plotting something! I told them you would be the end of us, and I was RIGHT!!! I know you're coming back. I KNOW it! ...and when you do, you're FINISHED!"Shawn looks down, seemingly at a loss of words. So much time passed as they stood there, waiting. The darkness gave way to no light. Yet the light was unwilling to pass from it's solitude within that darkness. "Jade.......Wake up!"Shawn looked up, meeting Jade's eyes. Light began to pierce through them. Jade cried out in pain....he awoke, the bright sunlight beaming through his open window. Birds flew by, and a cool, gentle breeze blew lightly into his humble quarters. The day would begin and end in peace, but night would become the nightmare embodied by it's shadow... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It took Verucca a while to find Kim. Turns out she had been hiding in her room all day, lost within emotions, not sure what to feel. Voices went back and forth in her mind, attempting to rationalize what Arakimos had done... trying to distinguish what it was he could be doing... wanting to know whether or not the imaginary rantings of the television anchors were true... Walking slowly toward the bed on which sat Kim, Verucca nodded toward it, askingly. "Um... mind if I sit?""You may sit... if it is your wish to do so..." Verucca sits beside Kim, wondering how long she could act this way. "You miss him, don't you? I mean, you're speaking like him for llama's sake!""NO! I'm just... ANGRY at him... angry that he left the guild... that he left us...""Well, there are plenty other guys around, so really, it's no loss." She says matter-o'-factly. "In fact, I'm sure i just passed a guy on my way here. Says he wants to speak to you.""But we NEED him! We want him to come back! We're lonely without him!" Sadness creeps up on her face as she screams her outrage.Verucca watches as Kim sinks further and further into her emotions. "Kim... who's 'we'?"Slowly she lifts her head, looking into Verucca's eyes. No words come from her... only a single tear streaming down her reddened cheek. "Well... I say it's unhealthy to hold on to someone who'll probably never be there for you, Kim." She rests her hand on her, hoping to show some sympathy. "...but he will be missed."Kim continues to stare blankly into Verucca's eyes. "Verucca, I..." She's stopped suddenly by Icy's entrance into the room.Walking in, she immediately notices Kim staring into Verucca's eyes... and Verucca's hand resting upon Kim's thigh. "I uh... should I have knocked? Um... I ... do ya want me to come back?""No, Icy. Me and Kim were just..." She notices Icy staring at her hand, and immediately jerks it back from Kim's thigh. "...just talking.""Oh, um... well, Jade has something to talk to you about. So uh... when you guys are finished... 'talking' you should come back down." Icy turns and starts toward the exit, letting a slight giggle escape.All works in the storyline are fictional...and have been dramaticized for the fun and entertainment of the members. DO NOT POST HERE!
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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 5:24 pm
They approached the gathering crowd with the greatest of caution, as it seemed that what had brought them here had obviously caused great amounts of upheaval. Icy brandished a well-rounded baseball bat at the crowd, challenging them to remain in their way, and even having to knock a guy in the head for having almost socked her good... apparently by "accident." Reaching the guild entrance, Verucca was surprised to find Jade standing amidst the riot. Like the eye of a storm... calm as stone... and just as expressive. "Jade! What in the creator's name is going on ??!" Verucca stops just short of him, followed timidly by Kim, and also by Icy, who seemed to be ready for vengeance should the gathered persons decide to get too rowdy."The announcement note... Have you read it?" He points towards an empty spot on the wall. All three girls look at him as though he's gone insane."Jade... are you ok?" Icy lets out a GIGGLE. "Wow, Jade. You're crazier than Ki.... uh... Kinslayer...yeah, Kinslayer!"Kim lifts an eyebrow. "Iceh, I'm not..."...but she's cut off by Icy's indignant voice "I never said ya were !!! ""HUSH you guys! Jade, where is the announcement? Seriously...""I coulda sworn it was right...""WHHHHHHEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!! Lookie what I found!" Running around like an airplane, BBF stops in front of Verucca while making sounds of landing gear. He hands her a slip of paper, upon which is written a note of some sort:M.E. I regret to inform you that your wandering windspirit has perished in the flood. However, his last request was that he not be buried in a funeral, but instead a ball must be thrown in honor of his death. Also, he requested shortly before his demise that his party be thrown on the TENTH of December, given that his date of birth (the NINTH) should not coincide with his "deathday" party. As a final request, he also noted that this party was to be hosted by me, M.E, and that all guild members present on that day attend said party. Hope to see you then! Signed, M.E. ...and so, the group disperses, as they head off in different directions. Was their sadness really for their windspirit friend? Or was it only for Kim, who would be the only one truely affected by the loss? Only time would tell.... Soon, time would tell all...
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Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 12:03 am
It was mere hours before the party would begin. Kim had been avoiding Verucca since the announcement incident. Things were looking weak for the guild and it's members. Time and again, Verucca wondered if this party was a good idea. Yet just the same, she began to decorate the great hall for the monetary event. Maybe a giant party was just what the guild needed in order to forget it's troubles. Then again, a party celebrating the death of a great friend and leader... could that be an effective morale booster? Her and Icy were debating the matter, while continuing with the preparations... "...and does KIM know what the party's about? Have you even talked to her?" The somewhat subtle sting in Icy's voice told her that maybe she should have. "No, but I haven't seen her since... well, yesterday, actually.""Well, either way, I don't think this party is a good idea. I mean, we don't even know this ... this... this M.E. person!"Verucca's face contorted itself into something resembling worry. Only for a second, but then she looked away, focusing on hanging a miniscule piece of ribbon on the wall."Oh... Oh Verucca. You DO know! You KNOW who M.E is !!! So who is it, eh? Who's the guy that's hosting the party for Shawn's death?" "It's not a guy. It's this woman who..." She was suddenly cut off by an exclamation from Icy."It's a WOMAN??! Oh heavens, we can't have THAT! Some woman giving Shawn a deathday party? What happens if KIM finds out!""Kim won't find out, Icy""Find out what?" Both heads turn to see Kim, with her eyebrow raised in suspicion."OH, uh... Hi Kim! Just... yeah, won't find out that... uh... Icy has a crush on Gale!""WHAT?!" Her look of extreme horror forced laughter even from Kim."LOL! Is that true, Icy?""That's for me to know, and you to wish you knew." She thought for a second. "...and Kim, did you just say 'lol' ?"She smiled half-heartedly "Yeah, guess I did. So, what are you guys up to? Decorating for Shawn's birthday? Isn't that kinda pointless if he's not here?"Both Verucca and Icy stare blankly at each other, and then Kim. Neither knowing what to say. "Well then, I guess I'll just..." She turns to leave, but runs full on into Nuclear Banana, who stumbles in wearing a sexy dominatrix outfit, and carrying a curled-up whip."Oh, sorry Kim. Hey, Verucca, I was thinking maybe we should have a coffin, or maybe a funeral pyre or something. Yeah, so it kinda looks like maybe we have a bod... uh... " She looks beside her, fully realizing Kim's presence. "Nevermind, that's a bad idea."NB takes the liberty of running off without a dismissal, leaving Kim, Icy, Verucca, and a tension so thick, it could be cut with a knife... if it weren't so goddamn thick. "So." Kim stood tall, her demeaning gaze upon her friends. "Do I get to know what's going on?""I... I'll tell you Kim. But I can't tell you right now. Do you think it could wait until...""Fine! I'll just be in my room, in case you decide that it's important enough for me to know." She storms off toward her room again, frustrated at her friend's reluctance to give her information."You should probably go talk to her." Again, both Icy and Verucca looked around, their eyes settling on one of the great hall's corners. Jade could hardly be seen in the shadows."Have you been there the whole time, Jade?" He nods. "But what does it matter?" Icy shrugs."Well... I better go talk to her. Don't wait up for me."So Verucca heads off toward Kim's room. Not even she knows what adventures are in store for her. And no, I did not mean it like that. Seriously, you have a sick mind.
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Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 1:50 am
Kim stood at the edge of her balcony, which was conveniently placed right outside her room. The tall glass doors stood wide open, letting the wind flow throughout her abode. Darkness reigned in the sky, the moon nearly at it's full enix. What was taking her so long? Perhaps she had decided not to come at all, to leave Kim wondering what was going on. She walks back into her room, letting herself fall upon her queen size bed. A bed fit for... um... a queen? She looks up, thinking she hears a knock on the door. However, she's surprised by a dark figure standing on the balcony... blocking the pleasant moonlight. "Kim..."She stares for a second, waiting for her eyes to adjust. She blinks countless times, trying to wipe the image from her head. Yet when she finally looks again, he remains there."Kim... I have so much to tell you..."Her eyes begin to fill themselves, and she begins to walk toward him. "Tell me! Tell me everything! Tell me why!""Evil is coming, Kim. You must be strong."A knock at the door causes Kim to look away. She can hear Verucca's voice on the other side. Turning back to the balcony, she finds that Arakimos has once again disappeared. Opening the door slowly, she finds Kim staring at the moon through the doorway to her balcony. "Kim, I have to tell you something, ok? But you have to promise me that you won't freak out."She continues to stare in the direction of the balcony. "What is it, Verucca?""Kim, you remember how Shawn ran away?" She realized after she said it, exactly how stupid a question it was. Regardless, Kim responded in quite a different manner than she had expected."Yes. Yes I do, and now he's back. He's come back!" There was no glee on her face, yet no sorrow. No anger, and no sadness. Kim ran over to her wardrobe, flinging it open, she pulls out her silky blue dress."Uh... Kim, are you ok? What are you doing?"Kim quickly changes into her silky blue dress, not fully aware of Verucca's presence. "I'm going to the party. Shawn is gonna be there."Verucca's look of worry turns into a look of fear. "No, Kim. Shawn's dead."She turns toward Verucca, looking at her as if she's crazy. Instead of replying, she finishes putting on her outfit. Walking past Verucca, Kim exits her room, and heads toward the great hall, where she believed Arakimos would be making his grand entrance. He was one to make quite lavish entrances...
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Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 1:54 am
Kim walked quickly through the hallways, Verucca running behind, still struggling to catch up. "KIM! SHAWN'S DEAD! Why won't you LISTEN to me?!"She continues walking at the same pace, nearly at her destination. "Because you're WRONG Verucca, you're DEAD wrong~ he's here, I saw him.""What are you talking about? You said yourself he wasn't here! You said there was no point in HAVING the party if he wasn't HERE!""Well, now he is, so we can have a party." Kim smiles in satisfaction at her logic. Logic that would make Shawn proud."What? Kim, you're not making any sense! You're not listening to reason!"The doors into the great hall loomed up ahead. Closing the final distance, Kim entered the great hall, it's splendid arrangement accented by luminous candles, and various decorations that had no other purpose but to look good on a wall. Tables littered half the empty space around giant room. The center however, stood clear, should anyone prefer to dance at this festive occasion. Making her way toward the other mods, but she's stopped by a hand on her shoulder. "Kim, please... I don't want you to make a fool of yourself."Kim ponders this for a second. "You're right, Ve. I'm nobody's fool." She turns to look Verucca in the eyes. "Now I'm going to find Shawn, ok?"Jade appears beside Verucca, seemingly out of nowhere. "What's going on?"Without warning, BBF slams into Jade, knocking him over. "Whoops, sorry Jade, you were in the way of my Judo Tackle. You gotta be more careful next time" He chuckles and runs off."Jade, aren't you supposed to be making sure he doesn't get into trouble?" All heads turn to Icy. "What? it was just a joke! Oh, hey Kim. How's everything? did Ve tell you that Shawn was dead?"Verucca stare 's at Icy "Very subtle..."The sound of glass breaking fills the room, as the doors synonomously shut as if possesed. Darkness begins to fill the room as the wind gusts through the shattered window, blowing out all the candles... the candles which were the only source of light, due to some shoddy planning on Verucca's part. Cloaked in darkness, he descends from the opening, following the moonlight's path into the center of the dance floor. Guild members curse, and step back as he steps onto the ground. The one-eyed golden gaze of the dead man meets them all. He walks toward Kim, noting Verucca's appauled expression, Jade's nod of approval at his entrance, and Icy's indignant voice. "You glass b*****d!"But Kim had already broken free of Verucca's grasp, and she headed toward Arakimos with tearful eyes. "Shawn!"He watched as she ran toward him at full speed. His arms rose, ready for her warm embrace. "Kim, I mis.."She reaches up, and full on bitchslaps the windspirit to the ground. "What the hell is wrong with you!!?"Everyone watches in silence, save Icy, who bursts out with laughter. A bit staggered,he rises, watching Kim, waiting for more. "I'm sorry... I had to do it... had to leave...""I... I DON'T CARE !! I DON'T CARE WHAT YOU HAD TO DO !" She starts toward him again, and he flinches, expecting another curt blow. Instead, he feels Kim's arms wrap around him. "Just dance with me."...and so, they begin to dance beneath the moonlight. Slow music is played to fit this unexpected event, and the party continues as Verucca, Icy, and Jade watch the two in complete awe... still shocked at all that had just happened. Nuclear appears behind them, watching what she thought was a pathetic display. "Wow, they're BOTH whipped" She makes a sound like a whip cracking. "Nuclear... why are you wearing that outfit?""Huh? Oh, I thought it was supposed to be a costume party."....and so they danced... and for once, everyone was happy. But that would soon change. The glass b*****d would break them all. But would he become a hero?
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Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 2:35 am
It is Shawn's Birthday party and everything is in full swing...Kim and Shawn are dancing...Verucca is getting punch. Banana Bread Factory is playing with a train in the corner. Icy is chatting with Gale, she laughs at a well timed joke. Jades showing his mad dancing skills by break dancing in the center of the dance floor. Everyone is having fun, when the front door to the ballroom opens suddenly and a chill creeps into the air...as MonaLisa Enbloom, Verucca's arch-nemesis...and an all around snob, comes into the room... She swoops the purple hair that covers her face to the side and looks at the room with disdain. The music that everyone was enjoying suddenly goes silent. "What do you want Mona? Come to crash the party?" Ve looks back at her foe with little emotion at all. Mona laughs to herself condescendingly. "Well, I wouldn't consider it that...Ve, I have just come to call you out. You think you are so safe here amongst your friends...Well I have news for you, the system you have here at the KLS isn't fair. Nobody chose for you as a leader. "
"What are you saying?? That we should have an election??" Verucca's eyes widen as she says this.Kim leaves Shawn's arms and marches over..."What are you saying?? Ve is a great leader. We have run this guild together since the beginning!" scream "But you must admit Kim, that the system isn't democratic. Thus, yes I say an election is in order." Mona smirks smugly."Yes, I suppose that it is the fair thing to do. What are your terms?" Verucca's eyes narrow at Mona."But Ve! This...Bit- Poophead, can't run the guild. She is just being power hungry, and I can't accept that-""-I know Kim. But she has a valid point...And as much as I don't like it..." Verucca looks down..."An election is the only way to solve this."BBF gets up from his corner and races over..."Choo choo! I am a train!" Then he stops in front of Mona...and he changes from childlike to businesslike. "You do realize that Ve won't go down without a fight?""Oh! I wouldn't have it any other way, BBF." Her smile widens as she looks at the clown-nosed boy.BBF looks at her like she took away his lollypop, "Don't call me that, only my friends can call me that." Jade comes forward next. "You just don't get it do you? Ve is well known, and well liked in the guild. Nobody knows, or cares about you here. What is the point of an election?""Why don't you leave that to me Jade?" She walks toward Verucca, "My terms are this...we will vote, by secret ballot...first we run our campaigns and then..." Mona looks up in thought..."on January 15th, we will vote and tally the results...The winner will begin running the guild a week after that.""That sounds fine...who will the secret ballot run through??" Verucca looks toward her friends, her face solemn."Hmmm...I was thinking the mod that is infamously fair, and one that really has no reason to lie. In fact I don't think she would even if she had a favorite..." Mona looks toward Icy, "Icy? What do you think?""What?!" Icy looks up in surprise. "I dunno guys. I mean, me? Am I really that trustworthy??""Oh, I trust you to be fair, and to count the ballots as such." She sends Icy a sickeningly sweet smile...Icy gulps to herself loudly, and breaks into a sweat..."I guess, if somebody has to do it.""Don't worry Icey, it'll be okay. I trust you too." She puts a hand on Icy's shoulder and smiles warmly. "The guild will get through this...""Shawn! Do something! I can't run the guild with this...Non-Llama like...Pretentious..." Kim motions to Mona..."Smelly Rat-Fink!"Shawn walks over and looks into Kim's eyes, "I think Ve knows what is best. And besides, this could be good for the guild." "Good for the Guild!!" Kim looks mad and hurt. "How can this be good for the guild??" scream Shawn winks, and smiles wickedly, "Just trust me on this." Kim sniffles to herself, "I...guess." She looks at Shawn apprehensively."So...in a weeks time, I say we have a debate. Each of the Mods will come up with a question, and we will answer it to the best of our...political abilities." Her snotty smile never leaves her face for an instant.Verucca smiles back, batting her eyelashes, "Of course. And people will see that your interests don't include the guild, they include only yourself.""Until then. Thanks Shawn, by the way, for letting me address Verucca at your memorial." Mona turns around and looking at all the others, Kim, Shawn, BBF, Icey, and Jade one by one with the same smug grin that she wore when she entered, she exited...leaving her cold presence impressed upon everyone there.Kim was shocked. "You...you knew?? You let her come here, calling Ve out? Knowing what she was planning." The betrayal was complete, and Kim turned her back on Shawn.He walks over, but feeling the chill around Kim he gives up and walks to the opposite side of the room, turning the music up again. The party begins again, slowly...but with anticipation of the oncoming debate and election, the tension never seemed to leave the guests. All works in the storyline are fictional...and have been dramaticized for the fun and entertainment of the members.
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2005 12:54 pm
Finally, the day of the debate...It takes place in a large auditorium. Each of the Mods, Kim, Shawn, Icy, and BBF sit in seats at the front of the stage. Jade sits in the middle, with papers in front him and a microphone. Verucca and Mona each stand at podiums on stage. There is a deep uneasiness in the air. Jade speaks to the candidates, in a very proffesional voice, which was so unlike him. "Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, Verucca, Ms. Enbloom, to the Kaleidoscopic Llama Society Election Debates. The rules go as according...Myself and the other Mods have each come up with a question. The candidates take turns answering the question, first Verucca answers, then Ms. Enbloom responds, and Verucca gets to rebuttle if necissary. Then it is Ms. Enbloom's turn to answer." Jade looks over to Icy, Ms. Icy you are the first to ask your question tonight..."Icey stands, her face stiff, stressed, "Verucca...Mona...If you are our Guild leader, what are you going to do to keep the members happy?"Verucca is all charm as she looks toward her fellow mods and the rest of the members in the audience. "Well Icy, I will continue what I have been doing currently...Keeping the members busy with events, such as the Art Auction and Raffle, the Secret Santa Event, and the many giveaways and other fun things that happen here at the KLS. Not only that but I have many thing in the works to keep you guys busy and happy. I also keep busy outside the guild, finding fun, entertaining, smart, funny, random members and recruiting them for the guild.""Ms. Enbloom your response.""Of course Mr. Fahra." Mona looks at her opponent and at the rest with a look of terrifying confidence, "Ladies and Gentlemen of the KLS. I have come before you as an outsider. But the travisty here is beyond repair without my help. Democracy...is a right that even you deserve." Her smile was a flash. "And I have come to help. Your leader is fairly good at her job...but I think that I am more appropriate. She befriends guild members and that creates an air of unproffesionlism that is unforgivable. If I were your leader the line between mod and member would be much more clear, and as such we would have more time to come up with things for you all to do. Thanks very much.""That was...informative." Under his breath Jade says something..."Power Monger." He coughs a bit, "Umm...BBF it is your turn."BBF doesn't stand nor does he look up. "My question is a two parter, why do you think that you are best to lead us...and the second part," He looks up kidlike as usual, "what is your favorite boardgame to play with me...BANANA!" "Mr. B-B-F," as she says these letters Banana Bread Factory flinched, "I think that I am the best for the job because I am fair, wise, pretty, lovable, and because I know what this guild needs. Solid leadership. As far as the second part of your question goes...I don't play boardgames." She brushed her hair from her face, a look of "sympathy" on her face."BBF, I don't know if I am the best for the guild. I do, however know this. Kim and I may of started this guild from boredom...but that isn't why we keep it up now. It is to create a fun, positive enviroment for all of the members. We strive for excellance. I am sure you remember, as you were our first member BBF, the guild started from nothing, and it has grown into so much more. It would be a shame to lose my spot as captain, but I trust the people that Kim and I, handpicked and recruited to decide what is best for the guild future." Verucca smiles to herself, "The answer to the second part of your question is Mouse Trap."A noise from above was heard, a sickening creek. Kim jumps on to the table, looking up instinctually. A large lighting unit begins to fall from the ceiling, swinging toward Verucca. Kim, rushes to the stage. Verucca has no time to react, she is directly in the path! Right as it about to hit her, Kim pushes her out of the way, they both roll to safety. "OMG are you okey Ve!? That was close!" Kim hugs her friend."What just happened?" Verucca is in a daze, then suddenly she passes out."VE!? VE! Wake up!" Kim feels for a pulse, "Jeeze, she is alive, just in shock."Jade jumps on stage as well, the entire auditorium is in a panic. He picks Ve up and carries her away.Mona is reved..."See!? Is this what you call strong leadership? This is weakness. A leader should have been able to bounce back. I hope my opponant is alright, but I think that you should all take this as I do. As a weak backbone.""YOU!" scream Kim stomps up to Mona, her face construed in fury, "You did this!" Kim pushes on Mona's shoulder sending it back a bit. "You set this up! If you had hurt Ve, I swear..." Kim brings her fist back...and is stopped by someone. It is Shawn, holding her fist, "Kim this isn't helping anything, I am sure that Ms. Enbloom had no idea...that..." Kim turns around swifty. "Don't you even talk to me...don't even look at me..." Kim leaves the stage after Jade. Soon the rest of the mods and other members of the audience clear out leaving Shawn and Mona as the only people left. "Mona, that wasn't in the plan." Shawn goes up to her...a look of calm anger. "You can't put Verucca's life in danger...I thought that we were just getting her out of the way is captain." "Oh, well I thought I might help things along a bit. Tho...I must confess I won't be doing that again...I am already in the crosshairs for that stunt." Mona strokes Shawns face, "don't worry, this guild will be ours...with your help of course.""I am glad we are on the same page again..." Shawn smiles tenderly at Mona, kissing her cheek in a gentlemanly fashion. "We will take this guild. And take it for all it is worth." All works in the storyline are fictional...and have been dramaticized for the fun and entertainment of the members.
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