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Last post by gatchamarie 2 Dec 2010 08:48
Ok, I know I'm jumping ahead a bit...but I figured that we might finish this before the holidays if we start early enough...
How about changing the poem "'The Night Before Christmas" a bit? You know, give it a Gatch-y twist? (Have we done this before? I can't recall...)
If you want to jump in and write a stanza, go for it! It will be interesting to see where this poem ends up! Here's a link to the original poem for a reference:
The Night Before Christmas
I'll start...
'Twas the night before Gatch-mas,
And all through Nambu's villa,
Not a mecha was stirring,
Not even a jigokilla. (sorry 
)
)
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 2 Nov 2010 17:03
The ninjas were on a mission and not in their beds,
While goons of Galactor all danced 'round their heads.
Joe threw all his shuriken, and Ken shot his 'rang
Jun set the explosives to go off with a bang.
The sounds of destruction rumbled far overhead
Gave Galactor the notion they had plenty to dread
Back to the God Phoenix they tore like a flash
Up through the ceiling and away they did dash
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Nov 2010 01:06
Once safe on the Phoenix they went to the bridge
The Owl was impatient as he longed for his fridge
He turned the aircraft, heading straight towards home
Until, in the night sky they saw something strange roam
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 3 Nov 2010 07:40
They stared at a sleigh with its bright load of toys
But then it was transforming with so much noise!
Joe scowled and swore; Jinpei asked, "What the heck, a...?"
Before them was Katse on Galactor's mecha!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 3 Nov 2010 10:39
Into a twisted Santa the mecha's turned
Katse's insane laugh echoed, as Gatchaman's eyes burned!
That night their fight had yet an added purpose ...
The enemy'd spoiled the very eve of Christmas!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 3 Nov 2010 10:54
"We won't let you win!" a brave Gatchaman cried
As the gun-happy Condor stood there at his side.
His fist smashed the button; the missile was fired
Ryu flew the God Phoenix and Jinpei was wired.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 4 Nov 2010 01:58
The missile hit bull's eye, to Katse's quick despair
The Condor smirked proudly, as debris filled the air
Tattered Santa wasn't such an attraction
'Til something fleeing caught the Team's full attention!
In flight was Berg Katse in his rocket of escape,
Twas not the sight of him, though, at which the Ninjas did gape.
Katse yet could ruin Christmas for the world's girls and boys,
He'd two captives: St. Nick, and his bundle of toys.
"We have to free Santa!" the young Jinpei cried
But when Ryu hit the thrusters, he found they were fried
"It must be some Galactor trick." Ken did sigh
"Let's use our G-mecha!" Jun wanted to try.
So out to their chutes the team they did fly
Tore out of the Phoenix and flew through the sky
Down to the ground went Joe and Jun
Up past the treetops went Ken Jinpei and Ryu
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 5 Nov 2010 01:50
The chase was one going at the speed of light;
Our heroes wouldn't desist without any fight
Adrenaline ran wild ... Katse's gettin' closer
'Til nothing's left between them and their opposer
Katse cried to his minions, as his goons finally came,
He grimaced and shouted and called them by name,
On Schlomo, on Bubba, on Durwood and Dick,
On Melvin, Poindexter...Hang on to St. Nick!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 5 Nov 2010 06:50
Through the dark night the G-1 toward Katse did fly,
Shooting its laser gun straight through the sky.
Katse was singed, so he screamed and he flew,
Diving for cover as he saw the G-2.
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 6 Nov 2010 10:12
All five gasped at the message they had just heard
Could they believe that scoundrel, though all seemed absurd?!
Ken couldn't tolerate such a pretension
He spoke through his bracelet about his intention
"You're bluffing!" Gatchaman said with a glare
"Attacking the Doctor's tree; you wouldn't dare!
For within that tree's needles lies a hidden disease
Deadly to Selectol DNA with a sneeze!"
This time 'twas Katse's turn not knowing what to do
But, all of a sudden, to his mind came a clue
"How dumb did you think I am, you worthless elf?! ...
... I've blackmailed St. Nick, and he's put it there himself!!"
Snapping his fingers Jinpei shouted, "I have a clue"
As he pointed out portside where eight reindeer flew
"I know how he's blackmailing poor Old St Nick.
One reindeer's missing we must find him quick!"
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 9 Nov 2010 05:56
Sure 'nough, a red light shone through cracks on the door
Of the Galactor mecha now reaching the shore
"It's Rudolph!" cried Jinpei, now eager to fly
And quickly four ninjas took off for the sky.
(yep, Ryu gets left behind again)
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 9 Nov 2010 08:19
Destroying the mecha they just couldn't risk
Before that, poor Rudolph away they had to whisk
Towards the new beast they moved at a fast rate
Searching an opening for them to infiltrate
Jun shouted, "I have an idea since Ryu is not with us
He can hop in the sleigh and save Nambu's Christmas.
With St Nick's Time Warp to whisk him away
toward Nambu's he'll fly and can still save the day."
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 9 Nov 2010 18:07
Off went the Owl while the other four landed
On Katse's new mecha, but now they were stranded
The God Phoenix was gone, no help was in sight
They must rescue Rudolph and Santa that night!
Thru the mecha the four searched in every knook and cranny
Till finally they saw where Katse held Santie
He gave them a wink as his eyes met theirs
Cutting loose they knocked down all the Galators
Gath'ring the Team and pulling Rudolph close by
Santa's gratitude gleamed from a tear in his eye
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, out of the mecha they rose.
Meanwhile Santa's sleigh carried Ryu lickety spilt
To Nambu's they flew in a time warp type trip
In the blink of an eye he was on his rooftop
Down the chimney he went landing with a plop
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 11 Nov 2010 00:49
The Owl was relieved there was nothing alit
He straightened up, brushing the coal dust off a bit
To the huge Christmas tree he then made his way
Not knowing which parcel was the one defined stray
The first one he chose seemed familiar, he thought
The Owl's eyes grew wide as he found what he sought
Ryu ripped at the box and his cheeks flushed with heat
As he saw Christmas chocolates, just ready to eat!
"I'm sure it won't matter if I pause for one truffle,
Though the tag's 'To Gatchaman,' he won't raise a kerfuffle.
Unlike Joe. Ken won't care if I pilfer his treats.
I've time to find the bomb yet and, boy, I love sweets!"
As he ripped the box open to his drooling eyes did appear
Not nummy chocolates but a bomb he did fear
Grasping it close he knew what to do
Out through the door and to the cliftside he flew
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 11 Nov 2010 13:07
With incredible strength the Owl hurled the bomb
Out over the edge to the waters beyond
Into the blue waters the explosives did flash
Dropped into the ocean with a violent splash
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 12 Nov 2010 00:53
The Owl stood thoughtful, watching the explosion
Was proud of himself, but recalled his delusion
He looked at the villa ... couldn't set his mind!
Join the others, or his chocolates try to find?!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 12 Nov 2010 07:28
But his dilemma was solved, right then and right there
As Santa's sleigh and its reindeer soared through the air
As it landed aside the God Phoenix Ryu saw
Four ninjas, one Santa, nine reindeer... and more!
(okay, that's stretching the rhyme a bit...)
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 13 Nov 2010 08:38
Ryu beamed ear to ear as this honor was given,
Put on a red hat and black belt: this was livin'!
They had only to hurry; it was almost day
Both sleigh and God Phoenix; off with no delay
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 13 Nov 2010 10:43
This not before leaving Katse in Nambu's hands;
The doctor just arriving, along with armed friends
'Though sure that his team would have fixed the huge mess
Nambu whispered after them, "I pray for your success!"
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 14 Nov 2010 11:48
"Don't worry!" Ken told him, reading the Owl's mind,
"The costume you are wearing is Santa's same kind!
He charmed it to solve its wearer's old problem ...
You'll see ... you will manage to fit in all of them!"
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 14 Nov 2010 12:23
And so did the Owl fly all o'er Utoland
Leaving presents and toys with a generous hand
T'was thanks to Ryu, that the children knew
An Utoland Christmas, merry through and through!
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 16 Nov 2010 06:50
So the ninjas enjoyed their great Christmas feast
Op'ning their presents, no problems in the least
'Twas the Condor whose bold remark summed up the night,
"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good fight!"
(Dare I say it....? The end....?)
Dragonlady1
Member
posted 16 Nov 2010 10:33
That worked out really well, maybe we should have a poetry corner. I love writing pieces and I'm peeved as I can't get anything on my shelf (prob doing something wrong Im not used to it).
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 16 Nov 2010 12:08
This was fun! Shall we sing it, now?!!! 
HOORAY!! That was great! And I love the ending!!! "To all a good fight" sums it up nicely!!
I really need to draw a Santa Ryu to go with it now!
Thanks to everyone who participated...you guys rock!! 
Wow, that was so much fun! 
Great way to end it TJ.
I can't wait to see your Santa Ryu Springie! Thanks for piecing it all together lborgia, I agree with you that was a lot of fun.
My daughter suggested how Katze stoled Christmas, giggle. 
Great way to end it TJ.
I can't wait to see your Santa Ryu Springie! Thanks for piecing it all together lborgia, I agree with you that was a lot of fun.
My daughter suggested how Katze stoled Christmas, giggle.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 18 Nov 2010 06:51
See, everyone had a part! Even Pufles' DD! 
Thanks TJ! I love that poem, it's one of my favorite things about Christmas. I hope I'll get the courage to jump into something else some day. I really love what Garnet is doing with the fledglings.
I love that poem, it's one of my favorite things about Christmas. I hope I'll get the courage to jump into something else some day. I really love what Garnet is doing with the fledglings.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 18 Nov 2010 13:27
You could always try the One Sentence at a time IF. It's stagnated a bit, and could use some fresh blood.
Where's that found? I'm still trying to figure out how to negotiate around the site. I'm having fun looking around though, it's just that I'm not putr savvy. 
Thanks for the suggestion, it sounds like a lot of fun.
I'm still trying to figure out how to negotiate around the site. I'm having fun looking around though, it's just that I'm not putr savvy.
Thanks for the suggestion, it sounds like a lot of fun.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 18 Nov 2010 18:28
It's in the Interactive Fiction section... every so often we get it going, and then it stalls again... and then we get it going again... you get the idea. If you read the whole thing, it's very bizarre.
The thread is called One Sentence at a Time
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 19 Nov 2010 06:50
Saw you there, Pufles!
I appreciated the hook up. It took me a while to read all thru it but I finally got to the end. Was trying to think of something to add.
It took me a while to read all thru it but I finally got to the end. Was trying to think of something to add.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 1 Dec 2010 07:45
Now that it's December, this has been posted!The Night Before Gatchmas
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 1 Dec 2010 11:55
A big thank you for this initiative, TJ! Such a lovely, and pleasant, surprise! Christmas has arrived early this year!
Thanks so much for posting it, TJ! I know I'm a little late...but here's Santa Ryu!
Oh Springie that is fantastic, Ryu certainly has the jolly part down pat. LOVE IT!!!
LOVE IT!!!
Your Santa Ryu is great, Springie, and he above all seems cut out to play the role here!
"His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.
The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
Transmute Jun
Queen of the Bird Missiles
posted 2 Dec 2010 06:00
Springie, your picture is awesome, and it has already been added to the gatchfanfic posting!
gatchamarie
Gatchamaniac
posted 2 Dec 2010 08:48
Love Ryu's pic as Santa, Springie! You so know how to add that extra touch of magic!!
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