Tuesday, October 17, 2006

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Refi: I've been waaaaaay busy, so I haven't written a post yet, but I do have the rest of Episode 5 for you to read. Hopefully next week I'll have more to offer as well, but you are probably glad that this post is so short. I guess I could say that I found Season 1 of Voltron (for anyone who can remember that series, I think it inspired Power Rangers) and um...went to DisneyLand...or Line Land (I got Chip and Dale dolls and a Tigger scrunchie for my souvineers, I really wanted a Donald Duck hat, but couldn't find one), and then still trying to work 40 hours every week. So I gotta get going, if I think of anything else to say, I'll mention it next week. Oh, btw, for those who participated in the tournament and would like a banner or souvineer from it, PM me a link to a pic of you or your fav bishie (or both) that you would like me to use, and it may take a while, but I'll get around to it. 'K tata!


YYH Beyond: Episode 5 {second half}: THE ORDER OF ZERKA
{Previously: In the first half of the episode, Yusuke and Hiei have changed thier forms to infiltrate the Order of Zerka. However, they must pass initiation first. Meanwhile, Kurama has reunited with his siblings, but how he is now is not what they expected.}

[Back in the cave of Kurama’s siblings, the fox demons are gathered around a fire and feasting on meat. Kurama sits between Yokira and Okiya. He is calm amidst their devilish laughter.] Okiya: [leaning on Kurama] Or how about the time we bristled [slipping down to lie on Kurama’s lap] our way into the palace at Delmas Kar and swiped [dramatically motioning with arm] the golden hairs of the conjuring warlock? Heh, heh. [pinching Kurama’s cheek] Little Yoko almost got caught then! Osuko: Haha [takes a bite then waves bone towards Kurama] I loved our adventure of frying the Fellon Forest and all the globerknots in it! [throws bone into fire] Endoya: [oozing] Oh but Little Yoko has long lived in the Human Realm! [reaches across to Kurama] He probably has plenty of stories to share! [caresses his face, leaving a trail of water] Yokira: Not to mention Spirit World! [picks cup up and tilts it towards Kurama while looking at the others] You know, he’s even been inside King Yama’s most sacred, guarded vault! [takes a sip of thick red liquid] Remayolo: [shows interest in the conversation for the first time] Oh really? [smirks] Did you botch that burglary up too? Kurama: Actually, my associates and I were able to retrieve the Three Artifacts of Darkness unharmed. Remayolo: [scoffs] I find that hard to believe. Okiya: Can you show us? [sits up] Do you have the Orb of Baast here with you? [checks Kurama’s pockets] Remayolo: [taunting] Yes, show us! [stands up and walks around out side the circle over to Kurama] I would be interested in the Shadow Sword myself. [looms over Kurama’s shoulder] Kurama: [turns face away from Remayolo with a stubborn frown] I am afraid I cannot do that. Remayolo: [straightens up] What? Kurama: The artifacts have been returned to King Yama’s vault. Remayolo: [crosses arms, closes eyes, and smiles] So you got caught after all! Kurama: It’s not like that. I gave myself in. Okiya: [hands resting on Kurama’s leg, stretching a pouting face up to meet his] Oh come now, why would you do such a senseless thing as that? Kurama: [look of blatancy] After I made my wish upon the Forlorn Hope, I had no need of them. Osuko: [eyes flicker] Imbecile. You could have had all the worlds begging at your feet! Remayolo: [raises hand to silence Osuko] Wait a moment… [bends down, supporting arm on a knee and speaks into Kurama’s ear] you mean to say you made a wish on the Forlorn Hope and survived? [arises and laughs] How ludicrous. Such a hoax can only be expected from a fake. You must have feigned it. Kurama: [unaffected] Think what you will. Endoya: [dreamily] What did you wish for? Kurama: That is in the past and of little importance. Remayolo: Or more like the wish didn’t work and that is how you still breathe. Yokira: [closed eyes] Oh, his wish came true, he wished for his human mother to recover from her deadly illness. I have seen that she has recovered and to this day she has remained in perfect health. Kurama: [warningly] Yokira. Yokira: Well if you won’t tell the story, then I will! Osuko: You mean to tell us you gave your own life to save a human? Ha! Kurama: Actually, I did not give my life as you can see I am still very much alive. Remayolo: [pats Kurama’s head] But you were willing to do so. [rests hand on back side of Kurama’s head] Willing to give your life for this human… [Kurama’s eyes go blank as Remayolo sees images of Shiori raising Suichi.] Okiya: [while Remayolo is still reading Kurama’s memory] How sweet, she must have been something to make such a sacrifice...something scrumptious! [Remayolo bears a devious smile as he removes his hand from Kurama and resumes his former position. Kurama remains in a daze.] Endoya: [scoffs] So you’re trying to tell us that you [points to a finger] wished on the Forlorn Hope, [points to another finger] got your wish, [points to third finger] yet didn’t loose your life? [spreads out hands, sending out rain drops] That doesn’t hold water. [A few drops land on Kurama’s face which brings him out of the trance. After shaking it off, he sits in silence and shrugs.] Yokira: [nudges Kurama] Don’t be so modest. [explaining] He survived because the Spirit Detective who was sent to recover the items intervened by offering his own life! Okiya: Oh! So you conned the detective to sacrificing himself in your place. [throws arms around Kurama’s neck] You’re so devious! Kurama: [blinks] Actually, that was not my intention. Besides, the mirror chose to grant the wish without taking either of our lives. Remayolo: [analyzing the story] Hmm…I think we’ve had enough reminiscing for the moment. [turns to Kurama] Brother? How about you change back into your true form so we can have some fun like in the old days? Kurama: I would rather not, thank you. Remayolo: How about for your mother? [reaches over fire and waves hand to create an image of Shiori’s smiling face in the middle of the rising smoke] The one that you were going to give your life for anyway? [Kurama sits rigid, but Yokira stands up and faces Remayolo, almost to the effect of defiance, yet still an undertone of pleading.] Yokira: You’d have to go through me first. Remayolo: [turns] What? Yokira: [averts eyes] I-I ensured his human mother’s safety if he would come visit us for a month, providing we still want him after the first week. [regains strength] So if you want to lay a finger on that woman, you’ll have to go through me. Kurama: [smiles] Yokira. Yokira: [weak smile] Devious we may be, but still honorable. Remayolo: Indeed? [whisking the incident aside] Well then, we can spend this “first week” in reunion. [to Kurama, sinisterly] And in that time, I’m sure we will be able to alter your mind. [clap] Come siblings! Let us dance for our brother! Okiya: Splendid! [materializes a pipe out of thin air and plays music] Remayolo: That’s right. [claps the beat] Just like so. Endoya: [gets up to join Yokira as they dance around the fire] Let’s show them how to do it sister! Osuko: Oh yeah! [sways, moving the flames with him] [The glistening fire effect causes the dancing shadows on the walls to flicker as the spirit foxes persist in merriment.] * * * [Outside on a grey edge of a cliff many demons sit on rocks waiting and preparing.] Sukeyuay: Aw man! We didn’t get to learn anything useful yet! Ehay: Hn. Sukeyuay: Instead we get stuck with doing stupid initiations first! Ehay: What did you expect? For them to tell everyone who cares? It wouldn’t be a secret then. Sukeyuay: Well, Zerk the Jerk could have at least mentioned a clue or something. Ehay: It sounded like he was mentioning something useful when you had to point out our old “friend” there. [tilts head towards Risho] Sukeyuay: Well, excuse me! I thought it strange that he would be here. Do you think he might know more about this organization, something that interests him enough to bring him here? Ehay: [shrugs] How would I know? Sukeyuay: There’s one way to find out, [pounds fist into other hand] I’ll go and interrogate him! Ehay: Now is not the time, fool. Sukeyuay: How are we supposed to find answers if we don’t ask? I’m sure Modaruk would spill the beans. Ehay: Use your brain! I thought you understood the importance of our mission. Sukeyuay: [thinks; arms crossed] Hmm…I suppose if Modaruk just told us what is going on, then our covers would be blown. [brings up arm from crossing and extends index finger] But hey! If he’s on our side, why do I have to come along? Can’t he just sneak off to Mukuro and tell her everything you guys want to know? Ehay: Because fool, when the time comes all our talents will be exploited; we all have a part to play. We are doing more than just simply gathering knowledge. Sukeyuay: Yeah, we’re getting freakish marks on our bodies. Ehay: On these bodies, that’s all. Sukeyuay: Oh yeah, this undetectable demon transformation thingy is pretty sweet. Ehay: It won’t remain “undetectable” for long the way you keep bringing it up. [A burley grayish-green demon approaches the demons gathered on the cliff. He is clothed like a task master with whip in hand.] Initiatory Demon: [yelling] All right you slackers, the time has come to get this started! “Hn. This is Hiei, as if I need an introduction. A series of meaningless tasks have started and that fool Yusuke and I must pass them or forfeit our lives. I myself will be fine, but Yusuke will have to take care of himself when we are separated. The maze is simple, fire can’t hurt me, and in fact, all these menial chores are a waste of time. So why bother watching? Because the former detective may have a fit and give up if you don’t. I’d say let him suffer, but then again, it’s your choice if you tune into the next episode of YuYu Hakusho Beyond!”

YYH Beyond! Going Undercover

Should Yusuke's and Hiei's voice be different or the same when they are Sukeyuay and Ehay? Yes- Otherwise the Demons will recognize them! No- So the audience can better tell who they are. Current Results

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