Location: Formerly Iwakawa base and Chaldea. Now Teyvat, the Astral Express & the Outpost
Age: 44
Gone for the dinner and what I see when I come back? A fcking hilarious Phoenix Wright style mock trial in IRC, between Phean and the evil Yakyuken overlord.
Heh. That reminds me of the Phoenix Wright scenario I had in my head for Tesla, where Regius puts Hayate on trial for a shady crime and Tesla had to solve it, Phoenix Wright style, with a bit of Detective Conan mixed in for sheer awesomness.
Please wait for the second part of my assortment of presents for Hayate!
Yes!!! More GenerationS!!!
Much love for your awesome (and large chest loving) commander
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Originally Posted by Sheba
Gone for the dinner and what I see when I come back? A fcking hilarious Phoenix Wright style mock trial in IRC, between Phean and the evil Yakyuken overlord.
it's hard to write a fic for Nanoha crossover with SP so, i will change it
the crossover will Nanoha and Kannazuk no Miko instead of Nanoha and Strawberry Panic.
if i did it with Strawberry panic it will be a hell snice each character will be in different school ad well i do want for Hayate knights to appear in the fic, so what you think?
"Hayate? You still up?" Grandis popped his head from behind the door.
Hayate looked up from her desk towards her visitor."Yeah I am."Taking her eyes off from Grandis to steal a sideway glance at her desk cluttered full of forms and reports, she gave a quick sigh. "And looks to be up to the next morning at this rate."She said matter-of-factly.
"Take a break then. You won't make it through half of them if you don't."
"I can't," Hayate protested. "I have got two reports due for the Investigation Branch tomorrow and a case I promised Acous to look over. If I do-"
"No." Grandis said, quieting the shorter girl with a finger over her lips."And no buts either," cutting off a come-back before she had the chance.
"Mou. You're always like that. What would I say when they ask for it?"
"I'm sure they won't mind if the great Yagami Hayate slacked off on a report or two. Especially from Acous, who would agree his little sister deserves the rest." Grandis said as he finished off the conversation, tapping Hayate's button nose lightly.
The brunette relented and sighed. "Alright then." Turning her mind onto other things immediately, Hayate pulled Grandis by the arm.
"I'll have you compensate me then." Playfully leading the young man towards the balcony of her office, the doors were previously closed to avoid any distractions.
The two was silent as they stood within the balcony area, basking within the brilliance of the night sky. Hayate broke the silence first.
"The sky's beautiful tonight. Neh, Grandis?"The shorter girl asked, resting her head into the broad shoulders of the young man beside her.
"Yes, yes it is. Do you know why?"
Hayate's face was one of curiosity as she leveled her blue eyes into Grandis' own.
Grandis gave a exasperated sigh."You're really hopeless Hayate." Bringing up his free arm to stall her outburst he gave his answer. "It's your birthday tonight."
Hayate was silent for a few awkward heartbeats. "I..forgot."She admitted meekly.
"Baka."Grandis reprimanded as he ruffled Hayate's hair.
"Gomen." Hayate apologized, sticking out her tongue lightly and putting on her best raccoon eyes.
The lovers returned to their peaceful observation of tonight's starry sky before Hayate broke the silence again.
"Grandis.Remember the first time we met?"
"Year of '77. On Duraxyll."Grandis said.
"I was on a special mission with Oji-chan. I met you there, along with Lyriel-chan and Luozorl-san."She recounted.
"Yeah. I sure made a impression on you didn't I?"Grandis said with a wolfish grin.
"You kidnapped me! And made Oji-chan, Signum and all the rest worried to no end as well."
"That sure was a long time ago wasn't it?" Grandis said ruefully, recalling events that had transpired long ago.
"It was. We've come a long way since then didn't we?" Hayate closed her eyes and snuggled herself deeper into Grandis, tightening her grip on his arm.
"Yes we have. And you achieved a great many things since then, and your work has helped many many more people. So don't go doubting yourself again."
"You played a great part as well. You were there by my side when I did those things Grandis."Hayate paused slightly before continuing. "How did you know?"
"I know you too well by now Hayate. And I picked up a few tricks along the way." Withdrawing the fact he learned those from Aurion Dauer, Grandis' former arch-nemesis. "So tell me what's on your mind now," soothing her by placing his hand on top of hers.
"I just can't help but wonder if I have spent my life properly, if I had done right and done good. If I was worthy of the people who gave me their strength and their sacrifices."
Reinforce, who gave her life so Hayate could continue hers.
Rein, tireless assistant who spent many an hour at her side.
Gil Graham, who watched over her to his dying day.
The Wolkenritter, who dedicated each of their lives towards hers.
Nanoha, Fate, Yuuno, Chrono and the rest, who also ceaselessly gave her their support to all this years.
"And inevitably, I wonder about the people who I scarred, despite not knowing their names. The people I hurt when I helped others." Hayate finished as she faced Grandis, her eyes glistening like the stars now high in the sky.
Grandis gently wiped the tears from the corners of Hayate's saddened eyes before turning around to face her squarely. He placed both hands on her small shoulders.
"Yagami Hayate." Grandis said. "I need not remind you that all the things you did were done in the best interest of the people you were helping, to the best of your knowledge. It would have been easier for you to just watch and leave the work to others. But you didn't. You stood out and rallied other people to your cause, doing what you believed that need to be done."
"People followed you, not because it was orders from a superior or your rank. They did so because they believed in you. That you, among the others out there, was worthy of their single dedication and loyal belief. Otherwise, nothing else could have convinced them. "
"I'm being selfish when I say this but I will say it regardless."Grandis hardened himself for his following words. "Hayate, you cannot accomplish anything without sacrifices, be it big or small. Sometimes the cost is small, perhaps your own time and effort. Other times it will require a greater cost. Injuries. Scars. Even the lives of others."
"But that is the cost. The greater your hopes, the higher it will be. That the price be paid in exchange for a small piece of goodness to be done in this world. As long as you do it with the best of interests in mind, then I can safely say it will be a cost well paid."
"There is nothing you can do about that, and you have to learn to carry that burden with you. The weight of your decisions and consequences will forever be with you. As well as the faith and worry of those who believe in you.That is the cost you will carry, as long as you walk this path, Hayate." Finishing off, Grandis place his hand against Hayate's cheek.
"Thank you, Grandis." Hayate thanked, even as she broke out in light sobs.
Wiping away her tears Grandis thought up a method to placate her. "Now no more crying. Every tear you shed means a star in the sky disappears." He teased lightly with a smile.
"That's horrible Grandis! You meanie, take that back!" Hayate protested even as her voice cracked .
"Well at least that stopped you from being a crybaby." Grandis laughed as he drew Hayate into his arms, crossing them together while she rested against his taller frame. Grandis' chin sat on top of Hayate's head, as the two became comfortably aware of their bodies being in close contact.
"Hayate." Grandis said simply as he turned her around to face him. A hand brushed a stray lock of hair of her cheek while another tilted her chin slightly towards Grandis' face.
"Let us go. Together."
"Um." His breath left a cool touch over where her tears had dried, soothing her. Hayate slowly closed her eyes as she waited to accept his lips.
Grandis inched ever closer to the waiting girl, as he gradually closed his eyes too.
The sudden knocking sound of the office doors rang long in their silent surroundings.
Groaning mentally, the two reluctantly separated before Hayate answered the door.
She would find the distraction well-worth it as a small girl with short light-brown stood framed within the doorway. In her hands she hugged a stuffed bunny while the yellow and red hairclips on her left side could be clearly seen.
Rubbing her sleepy eyes with one hand she made her request.
"Mommy. I'm thirsty."
"Um. How about a glass of milk?" Hayate smiled as she looked over her daughter.
"Daddy will get that for you. Alright Lily?" Grandis knelt down to one knee to pat her head.
"It's fine. You said I need the rest anyway." Hayate knelt down as she carried Lily into her arms.
"And who was the one who said she had reports to do? Leave it to me Hayate. Surely I can handle something like getting our daughter her glass of milk."
Before the couple could start a standing debate over who should get the glass of milk for their daughter, little Lily solved the case.
"Both Mommy and Daddy can come together." The child smiled sleepily.
A quick exchange of eyes, followed by rueful shakes of their heads.
"Let us go Grandis."
"Together."
Wordier than I expected but I felt like it so what the heck.
*pops out*
"Mommy, I'm thirsty"
*melts*
Aaaaaaaaaw.
That definetely, without a doubt, was both the best surprise, and the most awesome, adorably, heartmelting scene.
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Originally Posted by Aaron008R
Once again,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAYATE!!!
[Load Cartridge...]
[EXPROZION!!!]
~~~~BLUECHEESIUM POST!!~~~~
Spoiler for image size:
~~~~BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!!!~~~~
~MSLN GenerationS~
Chapter 3
Part 1
Spoiler for GenerationS: Chapter 3.1:
-snip-
Well. That ended up longer than expected.
But that's not the end of it!!!
Please wait for the second part of my assortment of presents for Hayate!
Poor Shamal, everybody just loves picking on her.
Tesla: But she makes it so easy...
And I see you're abusing the 'cudle sometimes' bit of the relationship chart between Hayate and Vita to your advantage.
Between the Hayate/Wolkies scenes and the Agito/wolkies scene, I have a hard time picking favourites, but so far the Shamal scenes are scoring high numbers, maybe because we don't often get to see her.
Great chapter. Calm, no fights, yet very entertaining.
Suki was born originally in Japan, but after the birth of her younger brother, Kenji, the family moved to Canada, where they ended up taking up residence in Summerside on PEI. Suki’s family is mixed, where her mother is Japanese and her father is Japanese American. She has 2 siblings: her little brother by 2 years, Kenji, and her 6 year old sister, Kira.
Having 2 little siblings Suki always tried to be the caring and loving bigger sister, and was often seen outside playing with Kenji when he found it a hard time making friends at his new school. She also tended to beat up anyone who made him cry. (As much as he hated having his sister win his fights for him.)
To this day Suki is still somewhat of a tomboy. She frowned at dresses and anything pink, and loved to play sports. Anything that required her being outside and sweaty she usually picked up. Though, if you asked her, Basketball and Track & Field are her favorite. She picked up a job at the young age of 6 helping her mother in their Flower Shop they operated year round, gathering flowers and arranging displays for people. This was actually how she ended up meeting Denise.
Suki had first seen Denise at their school, but never bothered introducing herself as her first impression of Denise was “Ack, stuck up girl.” But, when Denise and her mother came to get flowers for Denise’s Grandmothers’ birthday, the 2 little girls had a fun time picking out and arranging flowers for the vase. Because of this, the2 became fast friends. Denise loved everything about Suki, and learned a bit of Japanese from her. Suki, over the years, slowly lost her accent, and is able to pronounce most English words with no lisp.
She excelled in Physical Activities, and loves Phys. Ed. and Home Economics course. She attends TOSH right now with Denise, Becki, Brent and Kent. She doesn’t have any real plans for the future, other then maybe being a cook, or something to do with Sports. Maybe something else will change her plans?
MAGIC HISTORY
CLASSIFIED INFORMATION
Spoiler for Magic:
I don't plan on releasing anything about this yet. x.x; sorta be a spoiler if I did.
Us go easy on you? You went easy on yourself!
Not much detail, and I understand that, but the background is a perfectly normal 97th mage. And believe it or not, this kind of mage is awfully rare around these parts! Do develop her to fruition, and stay, cos so far most of the normal mage creators peter out after a while...
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Originally Posted by Tormenk
*pops in*
Quick present then.
Spoiler:
"Hayate? You still up?" Grandis popped his head from behind the door.
Hayate looked up from her desk towards her visitor."Yeah I am."Taking her eyes off from Grandis to steal a sideway glance at her desk cluttered full of forms and reports, she gave a quick sigh. "And looks to be up to the next morning at this rate."She said matter-of-factly.
"Take a break then. You won't make it through half of them if you don't."
"I can't," Hayate protested. "I have got two reports due for the Investigation Branch tomorrow and a case I promised Acous to look over. If I do-"
"No." Grandis said, quieting the shorter girl with a finger over her lips."And no buts either," cutting off a come-back before she had the chance.
"Mou. You're always like that. What would I say when they ask for it?"
"I'm sure they won't mind if the great Yagami Hayate slacked off on a report or two. Especially from Acous, who would agree his little sister deserves the rest." Grandis said as he finished off the conversation, tapping Hayate's button nose lightly.
The brunette relented and sighed. "Alright then." Turning her mind onto other things immediately, Hayate pulled Grandis by the arm.
"I'll have you compensate me then." Playfully leading the young man towards the balcony of her office, the doors were previously closed to avoid any distractions.
The two was silent as they stood within the balcony area, basking within the brilliance of the night sky. Hayate broke the silence first.
"The sky's beautiful tonight. Neh, Grandis?"The shorter girl asked, resting her head into the broad shoulders of the young man beside her.
"Yes, yes it is. Do you know why?"
Hayate's face was one of curiosity as she leveled her blue eyes into Grandis' own.
Grandis gave a exasperated sigh."You're really hopeless Hayate." Bringing up his free arm to stall her outburst he gave his answer. "It's your birthday tonight."
Hayate was silent for a few awkward heartbeats. "I..forgot."She admitted meekly.
"Baka."Grandis reprimanded as he ruffled Hayate's hair.
"Gomen." Hayate apologized, sticking out her tongue lightly and putting on her best raccoon eyes.
The lovers returned to their peaceful observation of tonight's starry sky before Hayate broke the silence again.
"Grandis.Remember the first time we met?"
"Year of '77. On Duraxyll."Grandis said.
"I was on a special mission with Oji-chan. I met you there, along with Lyriel-chan and Luozorl-san."She recounted.
"Yeah. I sure made a impression on you didn't I?"Grandis said with a wolfish grin.
"You kidnapped me! And made Oji-chan, Signum and all the rest worried to no end as well."
"That sure was a long time ago wasn't it?" Grandis said ruefully, recalling events that had transpired long ago.
"It was. We've come a long way since then didn't we?" Hayate closed her eyes and snuggled herself deeper into Grandis, tightening her grip on his arm.
"Yes we have. And you achieved a great many things since then, and your work has helped many many more people. So don't go doubting yourself again."
"You played a great part as well. You were there by my side when I did those things Grandis."Hayate paused slightly before continuing. "How did you know?"
"I know you too well by now Hayate. And I picked up a few tricks along the way." Withdrawing the fact he learned those from Aurion Dauer, Grandis' former arch-nemesis. "So tell me what's on your mind now," soothing her by placing his hand on top of hers.
"I just can't help but wonder if I have spent my life properly, if I had done right and done good. If I was worthy of the people who gave me their strength and their sacrifices."
Reinforce, who gave her life so Hayate could continue hers.
Rein, tireless assistant who spent many an hour at her side.
Gil Graham, who watched over her to his dying day.
The Wolkenritter, who dedicated each of their lives towards hers.
Nanoha, Fate, Yuuno, Chrono and the rest, who also ceaselessly gave her their support to all this years.
"And inevitably, I wonder about the people who I scarred, despite not knowing their names. The people I hurt when I helped others." Hayate finished as she faced Grandis, her eyes glistening like the stars now high in the sky.
Grandis gently wiped the tears from the corners of Hayate's saddened eyes before turning around to face her squarely. He placed both hands on her small shoulders.
"Yagami Hayate." Grandis said. "I need not remind you that all the things you did were done in the best interest of the people you were helping, to the best of your knowledge. It would have been easier for you to just watch and leave the work to others. But you didn't. You stood out and rallied other people to your cause, doing what you believed that need to be done."
"People followed you, not because it was orders from a superior or your rank. They did so because they believed in you. That you, among the others out there, was worthy of their single dedication and loyal belief. Otherwise, nothing else could have convinced them. "
"I'm being selfish when I say this but I will say it regardless."Grandis hardened himself for his following words. "Hayate, you cannot accomplish anything without sacrifices, be it big or small. Sometimes the cost is small, perhaps your own time and effort. Other times it will require a greater cost. Injuries. Scars. Even the lives of others."
"But that is the cost. The greater your hopes, the higher it will be. That the price be paid in exchange for a small piece of goodness to be done in this world. As long as you do it with the best of interests in mind, then I can safely say it will be a cost well paid."
"There is nothing you can do about that, and you have to learn to carry that burden with you. The weight of your decisions and consequences will forever be with you. As well as the faith and worry of those who believe in you.That is the cost you will carry, as long as you walk this path, Hayate." Finishing off, Grandis place his hand against Hayate's cheek.
"Thank you, Grandis." Hayate thanked, even as she broke out in light sobs.
Wiping away her tears Grandis thought up a method to placate her. "Now no more crying. Every tear you shed means a star in the sky disappears." He teased lightly with a smile.
"That's horrible Grandis! You meanie, take that back!" Hayate protested even as her voice cracked .
"Well at least that stopped you from being a crybaby." Grandis laughed as he drew Hayate into his arms, crossing them together while she rested against his taller frame. Grandis' chin sat on top of Hayate's head, as the two became comfortably aware of their bodies being in close contact.
"Hayate." Grandis said simply as he turned her around to face him. A hand brushed a stray lock of hair of her cheek while another tilted her chin slightly towards Grandis' face.
"Let us go. Together."
"Um." His breath left a cool touch over where her tears had dried, soothing her. Hayate slowly closed her eyes as she waited to accept his lips.
Grandis inched ever closer to the waiting girl, as he gradually closed his eyes too.
The sudden knocking sound of the office doors rang long in their silent surroundings.
Groaning mentally, the two reluctantly separated before Hayate answered the door.
She would find the distraction well-worth it as a small girl with short light-brown stood framed within the doorway. In her hands she hugged a stuffed bunny while the yellow and red hairclips on her left side could be clearly seen.
Rubbing her sleepy eyes with one hand she made her request.
"Mommy. I'm thirsty."
"Um. How about a glass of milk?" Hayate smiled as she looked over her daughter.
"Daddy will get that for you. Alright Lily?" Grandis knelt down to one knee to pat her head.
"It's fine. You said I need the rest anyway." Hayate knelt down as she carried Lily into her arms.
"And who was the one who said she had reports to do? Leave it to me Hayate. Surely I can handle something like getting our daughter her glass of milk."
Before the couple could start a standing debate over who should get the glass of milk for their daughter, little Lily solved the case.
"Both Mommy and Daddy can come together." The child smiled sleepily.
A quick exchange of eyes, followed by rueful shakes of their heads.
"Let us go Grandis."
"Together."
Wordier than I expected but I felt like it so what the heck.
*pops out*
...Lily?!
Aaron's latest Khrack REALLY inspired you didn't it?
Aaron's sheer outburst spoke for me, and in fact, I was afraid of posting my piece, because even if it was set smack in the middle of Rebuilt of StrikerS, it drew heavily from A's Destiny and Cente Gravia... But your piece inspired me to be daring, especially when both end with Grandis!
To think I was about to post a letter of apology of the Khrack I had prepared for Hayate eventually dying out...
I know it is June, and the Hayate lovers have to celebrate her birthday. However, some people might want to read this thread at work, and all those huge pictures make it much less work safe. Can we please put pictures in spoiler tags?
Don't read at work then. Why do you think I've had a lesser presence on the boards now?
That is pretty selfish and unworthy of you Goose. Ark does have a point. He's not the one one to request to have pictures in spoiler tags. dkellis also requested this before.
As for why you have a lesser presence, I assume that it was because of the Macross crack you're on.
Anyway, Happy Birthday Hayate-san. Hopefully, my present will make it in before midnight tonight.
Here is the first scene of Marcellus Fabrizio (AKA: Zorg)... showing just how fruity he really is.
Spoiler for Who would know about this kind of cybernetic system?:
-BEEEEEEEP-
"Apeture Systems, Gracie Maria speaking..."
The young blond woman spoke into the phone with a genuinly friendly tone, but a look of annoyance flashed across her face as the sun set on her tower room. Who calls at this hour to do business? After a few seconds listening to the person on the other end, she replied.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Phabrizio is in a late meeting... If I could take a message, he'll get back to you."
Jotting down a few notes she made a friendly closure to the conversation and cleared the line. After pausing, she pushed a small red button on console near her, and waited.
After about a minute, a voice replied.
"Yes Gracie?"
Not put off in the slightest by the annoyed tone in the man's voice, Gracie responded promptly.
"Sir, your Eleven-thirty for tomarrow just cancelled," she stated. "You want me to bump up your eleven-forty-five?"
There was a pause on the other end as her boss thought about it, then he responded.
"No, I was looking for a spot to take a quick Lunch, there's too much to do otherwise."
Gracie chirped an affirmative as she brought up a schedule block on her console and crossed it out. After a few seconds, the line clicked off.
In his office, Marcellus Phabrizio learned back in his chair, backlit by the gleaming lights of the city behind him, and stared up at the... it seemed to be a man, but wasn't.
"As I was saying," he continued. "You certainly got fucked up."
On the side of the face that was blackened and burned away to reveal polished metal, a gloing orb in a recess that should have been an eye socket flashed slightly.
"The operation had gone exactly as planned," the harsh synthetic tone responded. "The secondary objective was nearly complete when I encountered unexpected interference with the Arrival of Thanatos One right on my position."
Marcellus eyed the robot before him with subtle disdain. Marcellus Phabrizio was a slightly short man. He had black hair, or at least, half his head had black hair, the other half was covered in transparent fiberglass to protect a permanent injury he'd recieved many years ago from a bumbling TSAB mage. Likewise, he was missing part of his right leg, another result of that mage's actions, it had been replaced with a cybernetic replacement, which was made obvious as he reclined in his chair and put his feet on his desk.
"Such a mage you should have been able to handle effectively at full capacity," he stated.
"My combat effectiveness was reduced by eighteen percent almost immediately," the robot raised what was left of its right arm. "This damage was inflicted with a single blow. Reinforcements arrived only twenty-four seconds later to assist her. My odds of surviving the engagement were negligable at that point."
Marcellus nodded idly at the missing arm.
"A pity you didn't get to finish off that mage girl..." he continued. "I would have loved to watch the recording of her last moments, over and over. It's just intriging to watch their face when they realize their magic was beaten by pure technology." He paused, sitting up straight in his chair.
"Now... did you bring me what I asked for?"
Zed merely nodded, its chin barely tilting down before coming level again. Then, with a sudden rapid motion, turned and walked to the corner of the room. With one hand, the robot effortlessly picked up a large bulky case and walked back over to the desk with it. The enormous thud it made as it landed betrayed just how heavy it really was, though Zed made no indication of being hindered in the slightest.
Marcellus swung to his feet and leaned forward, undooing locks on the huge case like some little child unwraping a birthday gift for the first time. After a few moments and one final satisfying click, he grabbed the edges and gave a heave. The case came open gently and he stared at the contents for a few moments before closing it, a cheshire cat smile plastered on his features.
"Good boy," he began. "You've done very good Zed. Go downstairs and have the guys slap a new arm on and get you some new makeup. As much as I like the polished finish, we can't have just any old TSAB mage noticing someone such as yourself walking down the street, now can we?"
Zed nodded, and turned away, walking purposefully towards the exit to the office. After he exited, Marcellus learned over and hit his intercom switch.
"Gracie."
"Yes sir?"
"Send a note down to the boys in cybernetics, have a right arm replacement for the Z-0001-3325-3689-3 model ready. And hold any other calls unless it's important. I don't want to be disturbed."
"Yes sir..."
After a pause for the line to clear, Marcellus sat back in his chair, turning around to face the dusk. The cityscape before him was his playground. The Apeture Systems Central office was located in the landlocked city of Jillachi, about four-hundred seventy miles southeast of Cranagan, seperated by a mountain range that resulted in most of the onshore flow dumping its moisture along the coast, leaving this part of Mid-childa drier than most. But the clear, dry air made for spectacular sunsets, and the environment itself meant those who were gruff enough to live in it only cared about themselves... So nobody ever really bothered him.
"So, how many beaurau mages did our son catch in his little outing Glados?" he asked appearantly nobody at all.
"About twenty, all said and done," the synthetic feminin voice instantly vibrated from everywhere at once. "What do you think we should do with them this time?"
Marcellus pushed slightly with his foot, just barely tilting his chair back and forth as he put his arms behind his head and leaned back, the chair reclining as he did so. In his mind, profiteering schemes dashed around as he thought of how he could make the most money out of it. After a moment, he smiled as he came to a conclusion.
"Ship them to group six and hold them for ransom, either the Beaurau will pay handsomly for their safe return, or we can watch the action on the news, either way, we profit."
"Of course dear," the female voice responded. "And what of group six itself should things take the latter course?"
Marcellus shrugged as he watched the last glow of Mid-childa's sun dissappear behind the mountains in the distance. "They can eat cake for all I care..."
"I had sent them a message that they would be getting a nice chocolate/coconut frosting cake in a few days to help their morale," the AI voice continued. "I lied of course."
Marcellus smirked. "Yes, that cake was a wonderful lie, unlike the great Pi... such a beautiful equation, do you think not?"
"A most delicious calculation," Glados responded. "I simply feel I must calculate it every time you mention it."
"Such a sweet victory," Marcellus grinned, and fell silent.
After a few seconds, he spoke again.
"Glados..."
"Yes dear?"
"Sing me a song."
There was silence for several seconds, then Glados began in a very soft and high tone.
"This was a triumph..."
"I'm making a note here... huge success."
"It's hard to overstate my satisfaction..."
"Apeture Systems."
The feminin voice was joined by a slight increase in percussion.
"We do what we want, because, we can."
Marcellus started to tap his foot to the beat.
"For the good of all of us... "
"Except the ones who are dead."
And then Marcellus joined the AI voice in a light chorus.
"But there's no sense whining over every white lie."
"You just keep on trying, since you'll always have Pi."
"And the science gets done, and you make a neat gun, for the people who are still alive!"
Some people would say Marcellus was married to his work. This wouldn't be too far from the truth if they only KNEW the truth. If it were even remotely possible for this businessman to love anything other than money itself, it would only seem appropriet that he considered Glados, the Apeture Systems Central AI Computer, his wife. This image could only further be reinforced by the way they constantly addressed each other in private, or more importantly, by the way he got up and danced around his office for the next two minutes while she sang a song for him. As bizzare as this was, nobody who knew dared question him on it. The last person to do so... well. The TSAB had yet to find the body.
It was the urgent beeping of the intercomm that brought Marcellus back down to some semblence of reality. Glados quickly fell silent as Marcellus walked briskly back to his desk and hit the intercomm, putting it on speaker as he walked back across the room to fix a knick-knack he'd knocked over in his hurry.
"I thought I said not to be disturbed Gracie," he stated in an annoyed tone.
"I know you said not to be disturbed unless it was important sir," came the response in an apologetic tone. "You also told me that if it's Mr. Kage, it's always important... And Mr. Kage is here to see you sir."
Marcelus froze and looked in the door, then quickly straightened up, fixing his clothing as he went.
"Right then, well send him in!"
"I already am."
Marcellus jumped and spun around. His chair was facing the window, but it was obviously filled with someone where it hadn't been only seconds ago. Or at least, that's what he'd thought. Mr. Kage, as the only name (Obviously fake, the name existed nowhere in any databases... period.) the man had given calmly rotated the chair arround to face him. The mask he wore concealed his face ever so completely, save for his yellow eyes, which seemed depite the tone of his 'greeting', to look like they were in a lazy mood.
"Mr. Kage," Marcellus nodded, slightly uncomfortably. The masked man always seemed to have a way to make him feel uncomfortable, even if he was technically a partner in their endevours. It had to be that icy cool exterior he always presented. 'Mr. Kage', merely nodded at Marcellus' greeting before turning his head to the recently opened case.
"It seems the mission was a success..." he stated. The voice was of course, as fake as the name, run through some kind of modulator. Marcellus kept toying with the thought of Mr. Kage being related to Darth Vader.
"Yes," he managed to respond after a moment. For the time being, that uneasiness was fading. "Zed completed his primary objective without any problems at all. He didn't succede with the side task of taking out any strong mages and got a bit tore up from it, but otherwise, no problems."
The masked man nodded. "Very good, then I guess we're all set to go for phase two then?"
Marcellus nodded. "I need a day to prepare for it, but the assigned groups already know what to grab, and where to get it once we start. Barring any unforseen setbacks, we'll be right on schedule."
"Our window of opertunity for this will not last long," the masked man stated. "I was surprised myself that we would be able to move the timetable up so quickly. When it begins, we need every single salvaged drone for the job. The location is one of the most seccure places on the planet."
"Do you want me to send Zed with them just in case things don't go as planned?" Marcellus grinned imagining pitiful mages falling to the hands of his modern marvel.
"No..." the masked man stated after a pause. "This is too important a job, and too great a risk for just anyone. I will oversee this myself."
Marcellus did a double take.
"I hope that's your version of a joke," he stated. "But you've never cracked a joke. Seriously?"
The masked man nodded, raising a finely gloved hand.
"One day, we go. Ready or not.."
"Then we will be ready," Marcellus nodded curtly. He then reached down to his desk and flicked a switch. A large section of the wall on one side of the room becan to slide up out of sight, revealing an extension to the already extensively large office. The masked man then noticed the figure of Admiral Chrono standing on the other side and began to jump up out of the chair he'd been in. But after a second, he realized it was merely a life sized, and very lifelike duplicate of the Admiral.
"We will be ready," Marcellus restated. "And the grunts will be ready too."
He walked over to a table where a strange looking tan camoflauged pod sat conspicuously.
"Vwa-la... The MH-1..."
With the click of a remote, sections of the pod folded in on itself, and then it split open and stacked up, revealing to be some kind of device inspired gun. Marcellus reached down and picked it up easily, spinning about.
"It's light... Handle's adjustable for easy carrying, good for righties and lefties, breaks down into four parts undetectable by magic sensors. Ideal for surprising TSAB lackies before they can fight back."
As he said that, he walked with the weapon back to his desk before coming to a stop.
"A word on capability," he continued, flipping a switch. The weapon expanded again. "Advanced Tracker Rounds, the ultimate answer to the problem of magical homing bullets. If magic can do it, so can we.... ONE SHOT!"
He spun around and shot the Admiral Chrono figure, blowing a spiked shoulder pad right off.
"And even if he blocks it with a barrier, these babies will chase him all over the field."
Marcellus turned and went full auto right in the Masked man's face. The man tried to jump back but realized all the rounds were curving right around in mid air and ripping the Chrono to shreds.
"And to finish the job," he continued after a second. "Anything a mage can do... RIOT CANNON"
There was a whine, and then a wicked looking bolt of lightning suddenly scortched the Chrono figure.
"Sniper Laser..."
He turned and suddenly a large hole was burned in the Chrono's head, and then it expanded.
"...With wide and narrow beam settings."
After he was sure Chrono was headless, he went on to the next feature.
"The imfamous AMF Projector, Guaranteed to slow down any mage..."
A simple barrier generator set up next to 'Chrono' suddenly went out.
"The always effeicient Flame Thrower,"
The room suddenly got extremely warm as near plasma temperature flames lashed out and roasted the Admiral Chrono Figure where it stood, after he let up, Marcellus turned to the masked man.
"A classic."
"And if things get a little too hot," he stated, turning around. "A little toy I like to call... Frostbite."
The weapon jerked and suddenly the scortched Chrono figure sprouted icicles and a frozen arm snapped off.
Marcellus slowely turned around with a smile, recieving a slow deliberate clap from his one man audience.
"I've already got three-hundred of these babies made, and another batch of four-hundred on the way. I can have them in the hands of the fruitcakes with plenty of time to give the Beaurau all the hell it can handle."
"Most impressive," the masked man nodded. "A wide range of combat abilities to match the mages, without having to rely on a single sparkle of magic. Just make sure if they get picked up by the TSAB, they can't be traced back to you. You know how well they can do that kind of thing."
"You run your part, I'll run mine," Marcellus stated with a smirk. "I planned for such eventualities. Any mage with an active barrier jacket picks a Mage Hunter One up by the handle without pressing the little red button on the bottom of the gun, is in for a nasty surprise."
'Mr. Kage', nodded slowely behind his mask. "Then we are prepared."
"As we'll ever be," Marcellus smirked, setting the MH-1 down on its stand again. "Our inside guy just needs the signal, and we'll have free run of the place."
"Then it is settled," the man stated. And with that, he stood up and walked calmly to the door. "We will begin late tomarrow night..."
"Ah, an early morning attack," Marcellus stated, turning towards his window. "We'll catch most of them asleep easily. It'll-"
As he turned back, he found himself alone. Not a sign of 'Mr. Kage' anywhere, the main doors hadn't even opened. After a few seconds pause, he walked over and hit the button on his intercomm.
"Yes Mr. Phabrizio?"
"Gracie," Marcellus began. "Mr. Kage has stepped out for the night. You can go ahead and head on home early, I won't be dealing with anyone else."
"Yes Mr. Phabrizio... have a good night sir."
After a few moments, the line clicked off, and Marcellus turned to his window, clasping his hands behind his back. He stood there for several minutes in total silence before he suddenly spoke up.
"Glados."
"Yes dear?"
"A change of plan..." he smirked. "Those Beaurau mages... execute them. All of them. They're just a liability anyway."
"Anything else dear?"
Marcellus paused in thought, but smiled again as he continued. "Yes actually, I feel like another song... play... " he froze and furrowed his brow in concentraition. "What was that Earth song? Ca... cow? Cal..."
** Open next chapter in Cranagan with the song 'California Love' by 2PAC.**
Spoiler for Nods and refferences:
- Apeture Systems, glados, cake is a lie, the song... PORTAL
- Marcellus... ZORG
- Pi : Spinoff of The Cake is a Lie joke. (The cake is a lie, but this is delicious Pi, MUST calculate!)
- Computer Wife... Plankton's computer wife from Spongebob. (Yes, you'd never think it could be pulled off.)
- Mage Hunter One : ZF-1
- Z-0001-3325-3689-3 : The full name of Z, from Tenchi OVA 3.
- Zed... Obviously The Terminator.
- Mr. Kage. Kage is 'Shadow'. Mr. Shadow was the darkness in Fifth Element. Also sounds phoneticly close to Kagato.
- Darth Vader Voice... Well... DUH.
- 'Mr. Kage's' entrance and exit: Batman style.
(Mr. Kage is of course, Daedalus Malandra in his barrier jacket, with his mask on.)
Have fun with that stuff...
Yup. This is one fruity cake Pi.
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Originally Posted by Aaron008R
Once again,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAYATE!!!
[Load Cartridge...]
[EXPROZION!!!]
~~~~BLUECHEESIUM POST!!~~~~
Spoiler for size:
~~~~BIRTHDAY SPECIAL!!!~~~~
~MSLN GenerationS~
Chapter 3
Part 1
Spoiler for GenerationS: Chapter 3.1:
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Well. That ended up longer than expected.
But that's not the end of it!!!
Please wait for the second part of my assortment of presents for Hayate!
Great, great chapter. Perfect interaction done all around, with each of the Wolkies
sharing the moments with Hayate. The motion goes around smoothly and sure is
spot on. The characterization is well-done and I can perfectly see this happening
in canon.
And I'm glad you liked that piece.
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Originally Posted by Evangelion Xgouki
Wha...you...mah....
EPIC WINSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Keroko
"Mommy, I'm thirsty"
*melts*
Aaaaaaaaaw.
That definetely, without a doubt, was both the best surprise, and the most awesome, adorably, heartmelting scene.
Inspired by our bunny-hugging, hammr-wielding redhead everyone loves.
Oh and Lily was holding Vita's bunny in that scene.
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Originally Posted by Kha
...Lily?!
Aaron's latest Khrack REALLY inspired you didn't it?
Aaron's sheer outburst spoke for me, and in fact, I was afraid of posting my piece, because even if it was set smack in the middle of Rebuilt of StrikerS, it drew heavily from A's Destiny and Cente Gravia... But your piece inspired me to be daring, especially when both end with Grandis!
To think I was about to post a letter of apology of the Khrack I had prepared for Hayate eventually dying out...
Actually the idea of inserting Lily in only came about later. The Hayate pics posted was the main inspiration.
And yes daring is the way to go! Write first, worry later!
*various passing scenarios drop from folder from that ruckus*
OSHI-
*runs at lightspeed from Aaron*
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*is sent flying from the second blow of WAFFiness*
How do you guys DO these things?! I am not worthy!!!
I do hope I can measure up.
*gives Kha a slap on the back*
I am sure you can measure up, if not better.
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"Are you afraid of change? Or are you afraid to change?"
That is pretty selfish and unworthy of you Goose. Ark does have a point. He's not the one one to request to have pictures in spoiler tags. dkellis also requested this before.
As for why you have a lesser presence, I assume that it was because of the Macross crack you're on.
Anyway, Happy Birthday Hayate-san. Hopefully, my present will make it in before midnight tonight.
I don't read at work He was referring not really to the loading, more the pictures and shits. I'm only still on because my car is still being fixed.
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One must forgive one's enemies, but not before they are hanged.Heinrich Heine.
2008-06-03, 14:19
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Wha...you...mah....
The Hayate pics posted was the main inspiration. 
