Wednesday, August 2, 2006

   FEAST & STORY

How great, how glorious, how complete,
Redemption’s grand design
Where justice, love, and mercy meet
In harmony divine.
~Eliza R. Snow

Refi: Lets go on into the banquet hall where we can eat and discuss. Then we can go to the Official Story Telling Room for the second half of YYH Beyond episode 4.

**Migrate to Banquet Hall; you dish up foods as they are passed around and can contribute to the converstation in the comments**

Kurama Clone #2: We were able to watch Princess Mononoke for the first time this past week.

Refi: Yes, and other than the gore, I enjoyed it.

Kurama Clone #2: I found it interesting in the featurette where they mentioned the many themes in the movie, one being that of man vs. nature.

Refi: Oh yes, that’s a common theme in movies and books alike, many of the books we read in Russian Lit contained that theme and I just saw a video on Norway and they love their nature there too.

Kurama Clone #2: I myself am partial to the nature side.

Refi: >.> As you eat a full blown salad…

Kurama Clone #2: All creatures have to eat still…it’s the circle of life.

Refi: No more Lion King for you! Back to Princess Mononoke, ^^ The scene where the boars are mad at the wolves over Naga’s death and the Deer God not saving him, I found that it was demonstrating how God works in mysterious ways to our limited minds and visions. Since if Naga hadn’t turned into a demon that rampaged over to Ashitaka’s village, then Ashitaka wouldn’t have the curse and cause to leave the village. Then without him seeing with “eyes unclouded” and serve his role as peacemaker, where would the far western lands be? No Deer God, no Lady Eboshi and the others in her city, and no more San! Yep the Deer God knows his stuff on when to intervene and when to let mortals learn for themselves and such!

Kyo Clone #4: What are you talking about? You’re making my head spin >o<

Hiei Clone #3: Hn. She’s just being a fool who overthinks things. Everyone knows that you sit and rot while the brain turns to mush when watching TV. She is clearly going against it trying to make TV good for you.

Kurama Clone #2: That is a good point. We should limit the TV and read more books.

Refi: Oh, speaking of books, you guys have to read this book (if you ever get the chance, it’s really good!), “The Cookie Company” by Ross Venokur. It was really good, I liked the writing style, the messages, and I want to make it into a movie!

Equus: ^o^ So does that mean we get cookies for desert?

Refi: *in Chinese accent* ‘Ere your fortune cookie!

*Open your fortune either now or later then migrate to the Official Story Telling Room*

KURAMA PIC OF THE WEEK


YYH Beyond: Episode 4 {second half}: TROUBLE IN DEMON WORLD
{Previously: In the first half of the episode, a mob stormed a cave but was annihilated by the elements. Kurama and Yokira spent some time catching up before returning to Demon World. Mukuro and Hiei were making counter attack plans to a rising rebellion. Now we get to meet the siblings of Yoko Kurama and discover what Hiei is planning!}

[Yokira and Kurama stroll down a tunnel. When they reach the heart of the cave {the same cavern from the beginning of the episode in which the mob was destroyed} they stand and look around.] Yokira: [calling out] Osuko! Okiya! Endoya! Remayolo! [Silence prevails after Yokira’s echoes fade.] Kurama: Are you sure you have the right address? Yokira: You nimcompoop! We grew up here and you know it! Perhaps if you showed your true colors, they wouldn’t remain hiding in the shadows. [calling out again] Hey you guys! It’s your sister! I have a surprise for you! [A fire flames up in the center of the cave. A shadow flies across the wall. Water starts dripping at an increasing speed from a nearby stalactite. Wind rushes through the cave and around Kurama, hands materialize around Kurama, holding him from behind. The head of a female spirit fox appears behind him.] Air fox: [deep whisper behind Kurama’s ear while a set of fingers caress him up towards his neck] You have brought us a mortal, a tasty morsel of flesh! Water fox: [while emerging from the puddle created under the stalactite] Do let us have a bite! [The Water fox slips up to meet Kurama’s face. A male spirit fox looms behind her.] Fire fox: I haven’t tasted human in centuries! Kurama: [sighs] That’s enough, [to the Air fox holding him] Okiya, [to the Water fox in front of him] Endoya, [to the Fire fox behind Endoya] Osuko. Okiya: [slipping her hands off of Kurama] I see, he knows too much… Osuko: …Indeed. [walks to Kurama] A punishable sin… Endoya: [stands while lifting Kurama’s face with her fingernail]…To spare your life, bestow upon us all your wisdom! Kurama: [sly smile] Clever trick, but misleading to your true intentions. Endoya: [snarls then looks at Yokira] Why have you brought us this smart aleck? You weren’t to have returned until you brought back that little ragamuffin. Yokira: [eyes closed, smiles] Of course…you’re looking at him. [The three sprit foxes questionably stare at Yokira then turn their heads to Kurama.] Osuko: Don’t joke with us! He hasn’t a trace of Yoko on him! Yokira: Trust me…it’s him alright, but he’s too stubborn to emerge from that human shell. Osuko: Better back-up that claim, or both of you will be dead meat. Okiya: I say, [grabs Kurama’s hands and starts licking his fingers] we eat him now. Endoya: We must cook him first. [brushes hand across Kurama’s forehead leaving traces of water] Boil him alive! Kurama: Those bluffs won’t scare me. I was Yoko and this is what I have become. It is not necessary for me to change my form. You may know it is me as I am. [Ground trembles and green vines sprout up along the walls of the cave and cover them with green leaves. Behind Kurama’s back he holds his free hand straight down with vines wrapped around it. The vines reach down and into the ground. The spirit foxes shift their eyes to see the vegetation grow yet continue to face Kurama.] Okiya: Now that energy is familiar… [Okiya pulls the hand she is holding behind her and gnaws on Kurama’s lower neck then rubs her face around and sets her chin on his shoulder. Endoya and Osuko follow with bending over {due to their height} to greet their brother.] Kurama: Where is Remayolo? It is not like him to remain in hiding. Unless something has happened to him… Male voice: Hoping me to be dead? You would like that, wouldn’t you brother? [vindictively] That really hurts though. [Remayolo regally struts out of a cavern. The other spirit foxes stand back from Kurama. Kurama’s eyes narrow.] Remayolo: Dear…brother…how nice of you to join us! Let our fun now commence! [The four siblings grin evilly at Kurama. Osuko lowers the firelight till it goes completely out leaving darkness. Red eyes glow in the darkness with a diabolical chuckle. Suddenly in Yusuke’s and Keiko’s bedroom, Keiko wakes up and sits up in bed.] Keiko: [scared] Ah! [Keiko looks around the room. Everything appears to be normal. Yusuke is still sound asleep by her side. She turns and sits at the edge of the bed.] Keiko Voiceover: It’s been over a week since the picnic…poor Midori. She must feel really lonely right now…especially since she and Kurama were expecting a child. [looks over at Yusuke] I know I would be. I’ll have to call her in the morning... [hears wooden boards creaking] Why am I so jittery? [stands and walks to the door] some warm milk should help me sleep better… [Keiko opens the bedroom door to reveal standing in the hallway is a short, shadowy figure with glowing red eyes and spiky hair.] Keiko: [screaming] ACK! PEEPING TOM GET OUT OF HERE! [slaps shadowy figure] Yusuke: [jumping out of bed] What? What’s going on? [runs over to Keiko] Keiko! Are you okay? [Yusuke looks at Keiko then at the trespasser. Hiei stands in the doorway, with his head turned to the side and a bright red hand print on his cheek. He turns his head back to face Yusuke, expressing minimal amusement.] Keiko: [realizes its Hiei] Oh, I’m sorry; you just startled me. Yusuke: Wow Hiei, I’m surprised you didn’t use a window! What brings you here in the middle of the night? Hiei: Hn. [walks in] You are to come to Demon World with me. Keiko: What? Yusuke: [confused] How come? Hiei: Certain demons are organizing together, which may have an effect on the person who wins the next Tournament for the crown; or a revolt if that person is not the demon they intend to win. I trust it would be in your best interest to aid us. Yusuke: [hesitant] That depends. Who do they want to win? And what is their goal? Hiei: We are as yet unsure, that is why I came to get you. We are going undercover to find out. But I presume they will want one of their selected members so as to lead a unified crusade against the Spirit and Living Worlds. Yusuke: Uh…right… Keiko: So you are saying that this is a secret order where everyone pledges to follow their codes to gain profit solely for their organization? So it doesn’t matter who will be the next ruler as long as he is a member of their group. Hiei: Probably something like that. So Yusuke, does something like this spark your interest? Yusuke: Yeah, well, I guess. Why not? A little espionage never hurt anyone right? Hiei: [raises eyebrow then shakes it off] I take it you’re in. Good. We leave immediately. Yusuke: What, You mean right this second? Hiei: Are you ears clogged? Yusuke: You know you could have given me a little notice! Hiei: I’m only here on Mukuro’s request. We don’t have to investigate. Then their movement will pull through and you might as well kiss your human life and all that’s in it goodbye. Yusuke: Ok, ok, fine. But can I at least have 10 minutes? Hiei: What for? [Yusuke tilts head towards Keiko, who is looking down and eyes are hidden by shadow. Hiei nods then turns. Yusuke closes the door the goes to hold Keiko.] Yusuke: Hey, Keiko. Keiko: [turns away] Oh Yusuke, I thought you were done with all of this. Yusuke: I’m sorry. [puts hands on Keiko’s shoulders] But it sounds like this is really important. Hiei wouldn’t come all this way to get me if it wasn’t. Besides… Keiko: [looking down] Besides it gives you another reason to run off again. [flatly] How long will you be gone? Yusuke: As long as needed. [turns Keiko] But listen, there are demons more powerful than myself out there and if I don’t go, then when it comes down to the attack, [strokes her face] I may not be able to protect you, [lifts her chin with his fingers] and loosing you would be the worst thing that could happen. [Keiko pushes Yusuke’s hands away and struts to the window.] Keiko: [sarcastically] Fine, go off and have a blast. [turns to look at Yusuke pleadingly] Just please come back. Yusuke: I know I know, or else [hand raises in form of firing Spirit Gun and winks] BANG! Keiko: Yes, that’s right [half-heartedly raises Spirit Gun Imitation and looks away] …bang. [Yusuke places his hand on Keiko’s extended hand then holds it and pulls her into an embrace then gives her a kiss.] “Hey! It’s Yusuke letting you know that you better not miss next time with Hiei and me going undercover! Can you figure out who we are? We got some pretty good disguises, and a code to talk in as well! We are making new friends…and new enemies. Next time will we learn all the secrets and put an end to this rising rebellion? Or are we just getting ourselves into deeper danger? Ha! Danger is my middle name! Learn about the Order of Zerka, next time on YuYu Hakusho Beyond!”

Q&A: A few weeks ago, Neko-san asked if Chuck Huber (Hiei from YYH) voiced anyone in Spiral. I don’t have the whole series, but as far as I can tell by watching and research, he doesn’t, but this site has a lot of his filmography for those interested.
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