Woo, my first prompt! I saw this picture and went "this won't work at all for me, but I can't help it." This picture is by DeviantArt artist BodoKing:

Oh Chris, you don't like making things easy for yourself do you? Or for the rest of us for that matter!! but they really are cute though....

Hee hee....what on earth happened to Jinpei's hands?

I saw them and thought, "They look FUN"

Okay, this is my standalone little ficlet. Character characteristics have been exaggerated for the sake of humor. --  Ken led his team through the base, skulking in the shadows and keeping as high as possible. Despite the fact that they almost always attacked from above, Galactor somehow hadn't clued in on that fact, so the idiots rarely looked up. Though, he supposed they did tend to kill most of the goons they came in contact with. That made it hard for word to spread. A large, open doorway loomed ahead. Ken signaled for the others to wait, then crept forward, peering through to a massive chamber full of of video screens. Each screen was easily as big as an SUV, and he wondered what kind of horror Katse planned to unleash on them. Another optic nerve frying like the delirium beam? Unfortunately there were no other paths that might get them where they needed to go. With a simple hand signal, he warned them to stay sharp, then advanced. They swept around the room, staying close enough together to help one another without clustering so tightly that they made a nice, handy target. The screens flickered. Ken's throwing hand twitched, but he didn't let his boomerang fly. Not yet. First, he had to know what they were dealing with. A little figure appeared on one of the screens, too small to make out. More figures started to appear, one on each screen, then suddenly multiplying. He braced himself, prepared for the worst as the figures began to grow. "Oh, fuck," grumbled Joe. "Are we supposed to be scared?" giggled Jun. "They're so cute." This had to be some kind of distraction. Ken glanced around the chamber, but they were still alone. No guns had appeared out of the walls. No flashes of green from hidden goons. Music started to play. The figures started to "dance," though they weren't animated. Rather, they bounced around, tilting this way and that, following the beat. Joe snarled. "That song better not be what I think it is." "Stay frosty," Ken snapped. Da da da da da da da, Da da da da da da da, Da da da da da da da, cluck cluck cluck cluck! "It is!" Joe whirled, gesturing with a fistful of shuriken as he looked for a target. "It's the fucking chicken dance!" Ken sighed. He'd told Hakase the new PR push was a bad idea. Making the "adorable" team chibis was a great way to reach out to the public, but a terrible image to offer an enemy. Not to mention the fact that Jun and Jinpei were almost laughing hard enough to drop their weapons, while Joe flung shuriken at the screens, sounding on the verge of a psychotic break. Then the song ended, and the images suddenly rearranged, starting a weird little line dance. "And what the fuck is THAT?" Joe practically screeched. Somehow Jinpei got out between guffaws, "The hamster dance!" "THAT'S IT!" Joe replaced the shuriken with his gun, but the screens were reinforced. Mouth set in a grim line, Ken let his boomerang fly to see if he could do any damage. He was not dying today because someone in the ISO chose the worst possible KNT PR campaign. Though, the people in PR better have good insurance. He'd barely managed to hold Joe back when the campaign was revealed. By this time tomorrow he sincerely expected the ISO's PR wing to be levelled. Honestly, he might even help.

Such a vivid image, love it! Somehow I wouldn't want a job working for their PR department, who will dare admit coming up with such an idea? And I thought you couldn't do short stories?

I love it, Chris! But I came up with one that was more obvious... at least, it was more obvious to me. ******* Here's a story of a man named Nambu Who was living with five very active kids All of them had feathered wings None like another The youngest one would skid It's a story of a man named Katse Who would sometimes turn into a pretty girl He would brush his hair of gold When he took cover And wish that it would curl Till the one day when these children met Lord Katse And they knew that it was much more than a crunch That this group would somehow fight Galactor That's the way they all became the ninja bunch The ninja bunch! The ninja bunch! That's the way they became the ninja bunch! (with Anne B. Katse as Alice)

TJ & CW --

Chris, that was too funny. But we don't get to see the damage that Joe does to the PR department or the aftermath of that .... TJ, I had a similar thought when I saw that image, but am not so good at filks. Great Job!

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OMG, is it going to be like this for the whole week?

Originally posted by KT1972 OMG, is it going to be like this for the whole week?

What's the matter, KT? Don'tcha like cute iddle things?

this should explain it The image crept closer and closer to him, the mysterious force that propelled him towards it not giving him any option but to follow. In an instant, he knew his fate. The sixth box was his, he was going to end up in that last tiny square a caricature of the person he really was, and nothing could stop it..... A blind panic caused him to scream, finally tearing himself away. He sat up in bed, panting, with sweat dripping from his face. Thank whatever God was out there, it was only a nightmare!

Originally posted by k2p2 Hee hee....what on earth happened to Jinpei's hands?

Never mind that, what happened to Ryu's teeth?

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KT -- would that be Nambu speaking (or dreaming)? He's the only one who managed to escape being cutie-ised (yes, I know there's no such word, but desperate times call for desperate measures).

Yup, DT it is, and a worse fate I could not imagine for any of them!

It could be Katse in Kt's bit LOL, EW! But.... if the Smurfs meet Chibi G-Force, would G-Force destroy the Smurfs or would they join up with Gargamel, only to share in his ultimate defeat?

KT: Occasionally a short manages to create itself in my head TJ: LOL, The Ninja Bunch, perfect Amethyst: I figured folks could enjoy picturing the Condor rampage, with maybe the Eagle following behind to remove the most damning evidence. EW: Eek I'm diabetic, run away, run away! KT: Hehe, "damnit, I'm a well-rounded human being!!!!"

CW..hee hee hee...yet now I am gonna have that song constantly going through my head...chicken dance...My daughter's first grade teacher's husband was from Germany...played the accordian even...one day he had all three first grade classess in the gym and taught almost 60 some seven year olds, the chicken dance...OMG sooo cute! p.s...never saw the ep with the delirium beam...but if your optic nerve gets fried...you'd be blind...not just delirious....(yes, I know way to much about the eye) TJ--Instead of Marcia! Marcia! Marcia! it'll be Condor! Condor! Condor! KT--nice bit of imagery, and you keep us guessing as to who the nightmare might be fore...I wanna guess Nambu EW---oh no...over cutiefied. How does one counteract that syndrome? Womabats, Warthogs and Wolverines? Nice bit.

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Yay, RIgirl, I like it..... see it doesn't have to be all cutesy. Thank you!!

Somehow the image of Zoltar scurrying up to the Luminous One like a preschooler to show off his work popped into my head... "Very good, Zoltar. We'll put this on the refrigerator..."

Originally posted by RIgirl That way, his troops would have no trouble identifying them.

LOL! Oh, I do think he gives his men to much credit. I'm wondering if they will even see what Zoltar wants them to see. Great job, RIgirl.

I love it, RIGirl! I can just see Zoltar hard at work, his tongue sticking out of his mouth as he concentrates... but he did pretty well for a first attempt! And I never knew that space travel was drying on the lips...

k2p2: That does sound adorable! I remember when I was a kid (had to be 1st or 2nd grade) on Halloween we all wore costumes to school (I'm pretty sure I was a zebra) and did the "bunny hop" dance in a big conga line all over the school. The delirium beam supposedly used the optic nerve to drive people insane. "Fried" was more a reference to how it probably felt. RIgirl: LOL, that's great! I can almost see it backfiring if he shows it to the troops. "Kill them? But they're so CUTE!"

Originally posted by k2p2 CW..hee hee hee...yet now I am gonna have that song constantly going through my head...chicken dance...My daughter's first grade teacher's husband was from Germany...played the accordian even...one day he had all three first grade classess in the gym and taught almost 60 some seven year olds, the chicken dance...OMG sooo cute!

LOL, I wonder if that is something all first grade teachers do? I know that was a dance I taught my Grade 1 class, along with the Merengue and YMCA. The curriculum said they had to follow a rhythm/beat. Those were the easiest songs to teach.

RIgirl that was great! Thank you for giving me another smile for the day.

Originally posted by Transmute Jun And I never knew that space travel was drying on the lips...

Oh, yes ... from what I understand, there is no moisture in space, you know .. so it only stands to reason it would be very dry ...

Originally posted by RIgirl Oh, yes ... from what I understand, there is no moisture in space, you know .. so it only stands to reason it would be very dry ...

Unless you make it a point to pass by those comets leaving an ice trail....

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Now, KT, nobody put a gun to your head and forced you to read this!

now EW nobody put a gun to your head and forced you to write it either....

You don't know my muse!!!

Do I reallywant to?

I'll give you two words and let you decide: ZARK FICS!

I suppose I should be grateful Zark didn't appear in these fics, although I think in this respect, it might have been an improvement on the cutefest in this thread.

Originally posted by KT1972 I suppose I should be grateful Zark didn't appear in these fics, although I think in this respect, it might have been an improvement on the cutefest in this thread.

Hmm....KT and a chibi Zark....

LOLOL EW, I see chibi Joe is no less grumpy than the real one.

A chibi Zark ... wow ... now there's a mental image ... *snerk* Though I must say, I can see chibi Joe behaving exactly like that, EW! I have been greatly enjoying where your muse has been leading you these past few days ... (and apparently said muse is armed ...)

EW, I thought this was perfect! You dealt with Joe's intense cuteness (And I loved the Bugs Bunny reference to calling him 'George'... how appropriate!) yet at the same time reminded us that a Condor is a Condor, no matter how small.

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Oh no, poor KT! The cuteness! The cuteness!

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Oh my, EW! This prompt has really kicked your muse in the *** and sent her spinning! Which is indeed dangerous if she's got a gun to go with it! Poor KT! Poor Joey! *snicker snicker* RI girl -- yup, I can just see that happening!!! I haven't come up with anything yet, need to digest the cuteness and sugar first -- hard to do on a post-vacation diet! And while we're talking about the need for pics, could we also have an Anderson chibi pleeeeeease? With his tiny little glasses?

Be thankful I can't draw well enough for that, or I might answer that challenge. (And a chibi Zoltar/Katse, and possibly RI into the bargain.)

I don't have Chief Anderson. but there are a couple oof Katse... And since you guys seem to dislike chibis (Don't know why, they're so cute!) you could try this instead...

I think I need to avoid this thread from now on!!!

Originally posted by KT1972 I think I need to avoid this thread from now on!!!

Aw, and here I thought being a cute, precious, cute, adorable, cute, sweet, cute iddle chibi yourself would make you feel better!

Originally posted by KT1972 I think I need to avoid this thread from now on!!!

KT, I don't blame you. Chibi's and smurfs are in the same category: Avoid Whenever Possible! As for them being cute, saccharine is sweet and I avoid that, too.

Originally posted by amethyst saccharine is sweet and I avoid that, too.

That's something I've never really understood: people say saccharine is sweet, but it's always had a severely bitter taste to me!

I wonder if you taste true bitter, EW ...

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Originally posted by amethyst saccharine is sweet and I avoid that, too.

That's something I've never really understood: people say saccharine is sweet, but it's always had a severely bitter taste to me!

I always think of it as that lingering sickly sweet from the original diet sodas. The only time I can really stand it is dt Dr Pepper or dt 7-Up, the former I'll drink occasionally, the later I don't drink at all anymore, but I don't drink any other sodas either. As for bitter that doesn't bother me since I like strong black tea, unsweetened and dark chocolate. I don't drink coffee, the taste doesn't do anything for me, but I'd drink it black if I did -- why do people drink the stuff if they have to disguise the taste with milk, creamers, sugars, or flavored syrups?

Originally posted by amethyst As for bitter that doesn't bother me since I like strong black tea, unsweetened and dark chocolate. I don't drink coffee, the taste doesn't do anything for me, but I'd drink it black if I did -- why do people drink the stuff if they have to disguise the taste with milk, creamers, sugars, or flavored syrups?

Now we're getting into the mystery of my taste buds! I've never gotten into coffee, yet I'll let pieces of dark chocolate (90-95% cacao) melt in my mouth. And my niece's jaw dropped the other day when, as she was helping me sort through the stuff in the house, I stopped her from pouring out a bottle of Kahlua. ("But you don't like coffee!" she cried. "Yeah," I answered, "but I do like Black Russians once in a while.") Anyway, I think it's a kind of chemical bitterness that makes me avoid saccharine...

Originally posted by ElectricWhite I stopped her from pouring out a bottle of Kahlua. ("But you don't like coffee!" she cried. "Yeah," I answered, "but I do like Black Russians once in a while.")

I've got a recipe somewhere for homemade Kahlua, but I don't drink the stuff, but then I drink drink much Vodka, either, except for Limoncello's occasionally. Right now, my liquor cabinet which is right above the stove (which is where my dad had his, as opposed to my in-laws who had there's under the sink IIRCC), has three bottles(other than cooking wines and vinegars which are also in the same cupboard): Tequila for margarita and Creme de Menthe and Creme de Cacao for grasshoppers. Grasshoppers are a little to sweet for regular consumption, but are nice for special occasions.

Ugh, dark chocolate, coffee... can't stand the stuff! Give me Diet Coke anyday! Maybe we've just explained why I like the chibis... P.S. I love Smurfs too....

Lol, I hate coffee and dark chocolate, so it's not about bitter v sweet in my case. I will also drink more than my fair share of diet Coke.... But still cant bear cutesy stuff, and that includes smurfs, care bears, my little ponies and all that.....

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Ugh, dark chocolate, coffee... can't stand the stuff! Give me Diet Coke anyday! Maybe we've just explained why I like the chibis... P.S. I love Smurfs too....

Originally posted by KT1972 Lol, I hate coffee and dark chocolate, so it's not about bitter v sweet in my case. I will also drink more than my fair share of diet Coke....But still cant bear cutesy stuff, and that includes smurfs, care bears, my little ponies and all that.....

Hmm...I must keep these things in mind for future use...

I love chocolate in any form ... dark, milk, super dark ... yum yum ... but I don't drink anything other than water ... and the occasional hot chocolate in the wintertime. I also don't mind cutesy stuff once in a while, but it isn't something that I would go out of my way to look for, either. To come across it, like on a thread like this, is fun ... by the way, thanks for sharing those piccies, Chris and TJ!

I loooooove coffee with a drop or two of milk, and I like to occasional chocolate, but I can't stand sodas (of any type, Diet or non-Diet, sweet or not sweet). The only carbonated drink I like, if you can call it that, is beer. Coming back to chibis -- I have to admit, I had no idea what they were (just went along with the thread), until I saw TJ's post! Mystery solved! On the other hand (and as I live in Smurf-land now), I love Smurfs and actually bought a couple of new ones this week to add to my collection. Plus, in Greece, there was in the 1980s a great Smurf song where they complained about it being Monday and having to go to school and waiting for the weekend, and I still hum it sometimes on a Monday morning... ETA: one thing that came to mind as I was re-reading this thread: three cheers for diversity of tastes!

Originally posted by Daniella T ETA: one thing that came to mind as I was re-reading this thread: three cheers for diversity of tastes!

Well said Daniella!

//Anderson sighed, pulled open a drawer and took a tattered enveloped from it. From the envelope, he took a photograph, dog-eared and obviously old. He looked at it tenderly. It had been a hard morning, and the fight he just had with Jason hadn't helped. Sarah knocked perfunctorily on the door, and entered. She looked curiously at the photo Anderson was holding. "The kids? You still have it?" Anderson nodded dreamily. "The kids with their mock birdstyles, on their first day at the Academy". He rubbed his eyes. "Sometimes, when they give me a hard time, I look at that photo to remember that I didn't always want to punch them." Sarah nodded, gave him a little kiss on the cheek. "Let's meet later, maybe I can also help you relax." Anderson gave half-smile, placed the photo carefully in its envelope." "Sure. Now let me go back to the three million reasons Zoltar is giving me indigestion."// Here it is, guys, that's all the sugar I can take It's a bit out of continuity with the Anderson-Sarah arc fic, I know.

You know, Daniella, you've made that picture ALMOST bearable!!

Originally posted by Daniella T Here it is, guys, that's all the sugar I can take

Hey, at the very least, it's not causing the diabetics to stampede toward the nearest source of insulin! I found this piece to be just sentimental enough -- not too syrupy, not sarcastic, just right.

Originally posted by KT1972 You know, Daniella, you've made that picture ALMOST bearable!!

I told you, I'm on a diet!

Very nice piece Danielle. And showing a sentimental side to Anderson. Although you have been doing very well at showing that all along with this Arc.

Daniella, it's the perfect illustration that Anderson likes chibis too!

DT: Aw, that's so sweet, now I'm picturing them beating up on Spectran dolls.

Awesome job of fitting the chibis in, Daniella! *snerk* "Their mock birdstyles" ...

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Uh, TJ, sorry about your lawn ...

Groan!!! I don't suppose someone could post next weeks prompt, right now?

Right lets get that muse of EW's and shoot the *$%*"% thing!!!!!

Originally posted by clouddancer Groan!!! I don't suppose someone could post next weeks prompt, right now?

Sorry, it's an anonymous prompt for next week. I'll get it posted fairly early though as I gotta head to San Jose for the afternoon. However, I don't think there is anything wrong with bumping up the goof thread and ignoring this one. (I do wonder if either the site or Chris's subconscious was trying to tell her something with that.) Oops, sorry that's Saturday I'm going to San Jose. Sunday I'm doing laundry. If I get home really late, I'll post at midnight; otherwise it will be whenever I get moving unless someone else wants to volunteer to post it and I can send them the word.

I think cloud is just worried about her blood sugar levels from the chibi cuteness, Ame. *grin*

(I do wonder if either the site or Chris's subconscious was trying to tell her something with that.)

I really don't think Chris will care either way!!

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(I do wonder if either the site or Chris's subconscious was trying to tell her something with that.)

I really don't think Chris will care either way!!

No, I think she's likely enjoying all of this ....

KT: Now, didn't your mother tell you that if you didn't react so well, people wouldn't find it so irresistable to tease you?

Originally posted by amethyst No, I think she's likely enjoying all of this ....

I'm having a, uh, blast. *grin* (It's a great balm for a bleh mood.)

at least someones enjoying themselves

Originally posted by ChrisW KT: Now, didn't your mother tell you that if you didn't react so well, people wouldn't find it so irresistable to tease you?

It don't work, especially with my bra ... um kids, and especially when working against each other. They know the weaknesses and the buttons to push, and the patience to try it even farther.

As chibi Ken flies by on a paper airplane, with chibi Joe behind him, lobbing frozen peas out as ammo ...

Originally posted by KT1972 at least someones enjoying themselves

KT, the best and worst advice I got from my father, when I was 8 and letting my younger brother beat up on me because he was smaller, was next time he does that turn around and punch him in the nose. That being said while it may not stop, sometimes turning it around can at least ease some of the stress. Feel free to use or not use this as you wish. However, I'd advise against advising an 8 year old to punch a 6 year old in the nose.

Why do I suddenly feel the need for nose armor ...

Originally posted by ChrisW I think cloud is just worried about her blood sugar levels from the chibi cuteness, Ame. *grin*

Yep, that is what I was talking about. EW and all her sickly sweet posts are becoming too much for me - as much as I am enjoying them - I need a break. I am off to find some angsty stories to read.

Gee, I love ya too, cloud.

Originally posted by amethyst If I get home really late, I'll post at midnight; otherwise it will be whenever I get moving unless someone else wants to volunteer to post it and I can send them the word.

If nobody else has stepped up, I'll volunteer.

Gangsta Smurf in a smurf-by "Life smurfs" Never mind what everyone's said, EW, I was giggling all the way through that ... And Pound Puppies! I haven't thought of them in years! Who doesn't love a Pound Puppy?

RI-Girl....how often have I pondered over the various, "how to draw Manga," books at work...this was hilarious. EW--hee hee hee..well, really, what did you expect to happen? Ew--(KT Fic..) oh no..please turn my friend back to 'normal,' whatever normal that might be... Daniella- I knew you could take this prompt and make it into something truly sweet...nice job. EW--Iona wants a 'random acts of violence,' smurf...

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Originally posted by amethyst If I get home really late, I'll post at midnight; otherwise it will be whenever I get moving unless someone else wants to volunteer to post it and I can send them the word.

If nobody else has stepped up, I'll volunteer.

Thanks EW! If I get home early, it shouldn't be a problem. If I get home really late, I'll just put it up when I get home. However, if I get home somewhere in between I'll send it to you in a PM. I already gave KT a preview to chew on while she is on vacation and suffering site withdrawls.

Wow, get busy for a day, get som sleep and look what I come back to!

EW: I looooved the smurf ficlet! I just bought some more smurfs (with more conventional styles than yours), and I can just see a new line coming out next year -- the 21st century smurfs! Cute? Cuddly? No way! If you want your smurfs with smarts, check out EW's new line of smurfs! That's it, if TJ hasn't blastem them all out of her lawn...

CW - the Chicken Dance? The Hamster Dance? ROLFL TJ- That's brilliant. I hate the Brady Bunch! They're too happy all the time. EW - Smurfs? I hate them too. They're too happy, too. KT - so this was Nambu's nightmare RIGirl - I got one of those books years ago. Did the Blue Chicken zap Zoltar good? EW - Chibis can be dangerous. I love the Bugs Bunny reference. Chibi KT? I haven't laughed so hard in a while! DT - Help him relax, huh? Rubber Room? Has there ever been a Nambu/Chief Rubber Room entry? Do I really want to know? EW- I can't take anymore! Girl, you're killing me!