It's Guy Fawkes Weekend here in the UK, so what else could this weeks prompt be but...... Fireworks!!!!!

I'm on it! We should do a naughty jar prompt this week too. Actually the same prompt would work, hehehe!

Go for it Lunulet.... can't wait to see what you come up with.

Originally posted by Lunulet I'm on it! We should do a naughty jar prompt this week too. Actually the same prompt would work, hehehe!

Lunulet, this prompt works. All that needs to be is to create a companion thread in the rubber room. Anyone can do it, so it is usually the first person who responds with that sort of story. Most people do a a brief post here and links are always welcome.

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What a sweet story, and you're right about Ryu not getting his fair share of attention. He does tend to get overlooked, especially in the romance stakes. Do you have any plans to continue with this paring?

Lunulet: Go Ryu! Why do I picture Jun encouraging Jinpei to pull a bratty prank on Joe for stealing Ryu's thunder? Either that or she's decided it was a good thing since it meant she got him and not the flower girl. My favorite line was "Goodnight, small bird person."

KT - I love this pairing! I think Ryu is a solidly good and honest guy, someone who will be steadfast and loyal to Jun, and I think she deserves that. Originally this was a little more than PG rated...I decided to save that for another story. Ryu did not let it go further. See, he's a gentleman. ChrisW - Thank you! "Stealing his thunder" haha that's a nicer term than the one that appeared in my story outline.

I agree with the 'bird-person' comments! They stole the show! Somehow, I see this story as happening after the Island Girl episode from Gatchaman II... it seems to fit in well there.

Originally posted by Lunulet ChrisW - Thank you! "Stealing his thunder" haha that's a nicer term than the one that appeared in my story outline.

Something more like c*** blocking?

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KT: Oh dear. Hopefully Barney's still alive and Jun hasn't killed him.

KT: Jinpei and animal friendship is the BEST. More please! (Also: BAD Joe. Stop enjoying this so much......oh, ok, don't. ) ChrisW: YES EXACTLY. Hahahaa

Wait.... Jinpei's pet is a purple dinosaur? No wonder Jun's screaming in terror!

And here i was wondering what kind of animal it might be.....

Originally posted by Transmute Jun Wait.... Jinpei's pet is a purple dinosaur? No wonder Jun's screaming in terror!

Thanks a lot, TJ! Now I've got that stupid "I love you" song stuck in my head!

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tut tut tut, you'd have thought Joe had learnt his lesson by now.......

Lunulet: about time Ryu got more fic-time EW: Dear oh dear...what next? I thought you LIKED Joe! KT: Something that can chew its way out of a box is indeed scary!

Since it's November, and I've got a single track mind... //"What on earth is that noise?" shouted Anderson, coming out of his office. The hullaballoo was loud like a series of fireworks exploding in a small room. Things were breeaking, smashing, falling, and doing a lot of other things, all of them noisy. Anderson was fuming, looking around for the culprit. Princess smiled, a bit embarassed. "It's Jason, chief. He's, how to put it, upset, because he can't figure out how to continue his Nano."//

hee hee hee, DT, I'll bet there will be a lot of people in Jason's shoes this month.... Hope his muse returns quickly, or at least while there are still things intact!

EW: Alas, Joe, we knew him ... DT: Oh dear, it's best if they all just move out until nano is over.

Lunulet: It is great to see Ryu get some focus. I know I am always happy to see new stories of any form where he is the focus. Thank you. KT: I could really see that happening it could almost have been part of the series. I get a feeling Joe might be enjoying himself to much, and if he is not careful Jun might get back at him .... if she finds out. EW: Why does it always have to end like this for Joe? Or maybe this time it is different and it is a chocolate rose, Or a bottle of rose scented oil. Daniella: Sounds like Jason is having as hard a time as I would if I were participating. I would get to a certain point and then ... stall out and not know how to continue. (I hope he is able to resolve the problem before things get too damaged. Either that or the Chief will have to find a mission to send the team on so Jason can do some destruction to a Spectran Mecha.

Lunulet ... that's such a sweet and tender story! Ryu really deserves a lot more of attention, as his character is not that much appreciated as it really needs to be! KT ... I wouldn't like what I think Jinpei's pet might be romping around my kitchen, either! Even though I'd much prefer a rodent than the Barney TJ mentioned! I'm in the state of not even tolerating the vision of his image after past months and months of watching his videos and hearing his songs!! EW ... could it have been Valentine's day, at least?! I so wish Joe would receive a red rose out of love instead of for a deadly reason, for once! Daniella ... today, it's only the 6th of November! I'm afraid Jason's frustration has ample time to continue to escalate! Better if everyone finds a place to hide!

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DT - Joe as a blocked writer is a very frightening thing. I just hope he shoots the wall and not his computer. He'd probably regret it.

Originally posted by Lunulet I just hope he shoots the wall and not his computer. He'd probably regret it.

I remember when home PCs came to Greece in the 1980s (and, in particular, the Spectrum ZX and the Atlas Oric, in case anyone remembers them ), there was, somewhere in some manual, the instruction "if things go wrong, don't hit the computer, hit the TV", as this was still the time when you needed a TV monitor.

Originally posted by ElectricWhite Thanks a lot, TJ!

You're welcome.

Daniella, I can empathize with Jason! EW, this is a great piece, and a bit of a departure from your usual. Still, it's very involving and intriguing. I can almost picture what comes next... and the great part is, other readers might just as easily picture something different... so many ways to go!

The night was still, save for the distant echo of an owl's hooting as it called to its brethren. The darkness was nearly absolute, the tall trees of the forest blocking most of the moon's silvery glow. Together they pushed through the trees, their footfalls as silent as the world around them. They moved quickly, her hand in his, their destination unspecific. A flash of orange light burst through the darkness behind them. Rather than being frightened the girl turned to look, the residual glow etching itself onto her features and giving her a warm, angelic appearance. Her companion smiled in satisfaction, both at the disturbance behind them and the girl's reaction. He squeezed her hand more tightly in a gesture of unity and shared joy. "That's one more group of Galactors who will never hurt anyone again." she whispered softly, pleased with her handiwork. Distant booms shot through the air, the sound rippling toward them. "You know how I love your fireworks, Jun." he said, wrapping his arm around her shoulders, pulling her into the safety of his white wings. "Nothing better to warm a cold night." she agreed, allowing his body heat to warm her. She sighed, laying her head on his chest as they watched the flames billow and flicker in the otherwise dark night. They were perfectly at peace.

Originally posted by gatchamarie KT ... I wouldn't like what I think Jinpei's pet might be romping around my kitchen, either! Even though I'd much prefer a rodent than the Barney TJ mentioned! I'm in the state of not even tolerating the vision of his image after past months and months of watching his videos and hearing his songs!!

I was thinking a rodent of some kind when I wrote the piece. My son wasn't big on Barney the dinosaur (thank goodness) so didn't connect the name until TJ mentioned it. TJ, seems Jun is doing what Jun does best.... and Ken's there to show his appreciation too. Lovely

Originally posted by KT1972 tut tut tut, you'd have thought Joe had learnt his lesson by now.......

Originally posted by Daniella T I thought you LIKED Joe!

When it comes to relationships, Joe reminds me of a couple of guys I knew in college -- they continually fell for the same type of girl and then came crying to me when they got hurt. I liked those guys, but I wanted to slap them silly for living Einstein's definition of insanity. (You know, doing the same thing over and over but expecting a different result each time...) Lunulet, TJ, etc. -- Glad you liked it! I've been wanting to try something a little different....who knows how far I'll go?

Originally posted by Transmute Jun She sighed, laying her head on his chest as they watched the flames billow and flicker in the otherwise dark night.

Anybody else in the mood to roast marshmallows?

TJ, that is very nice and was just what I needed to read after a busy day.

TJ ... I'm swooning right now! You just know how to make me happy, girl!

Originally posted by gatchamarie TJ ... I'm swooning right now! You just know how to make me happy, girl!

And I agree!