Ok, this is inspired by a comment I made on someone elses comment about another persons contribution on an earlier thread.....if that makes sense.... Oh why don't I just get on with it and tell you this weeks prompt is.... Fly on the Wall Have fun everyone

Oh it makes sense all right...your wish is my command!

Thank you DT

Wait, wait until I actually write something!

You have me sitting on the edge of my seat waiting, DT. j/k.

Me, too, Daniella! Let see the Chief get down & watch those kids squirm! (anyone else remember that horrible 70's song, Get Down, Boogie Oogie Oogie? Or am I the only one so tortured?)

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KT: Actually, this is a very good idea! It could even be the basis of a new fic. Time for DT to take out her own poking stick!

LOL, DT, I guess I asked for that..... As for a new fic, well, maybe. I'm in the middle of something else at the moment, but if anyone else wants to pick it up and run with the idea, they's be more than welcome.

That's great, KT! It's exactly the kind of thing Jinpei would do, and exactly the reaction Jun would have...

KT, that is a great start to this weeks prompt. I could picture (and hear) all that happening too.

Originally posted by jublke Me, too, Daniella! Let see the Chief get down & watch those kids squirm! (anyone else remember that horrible 70's song, Get Down, Boogie Oogie Oogie? Or am I the only one so tortured?)

*groan!* No, you're not the only one.

KT: I agree that this is something that could have come right out of the show.

The small insect buzzed around the heads of the green-masked men, diving in and out of their way, easily avoiding their clumsy swats as he passed by. The humans' behavior was so predictable that he barely noticed it, focusing instead on what they were doing. During the time he had inhabited this base (it was a long time for a creature such as he, yet a relatively short one for humans, he knew) the fly had witnessed the construction of many bizarre things, gigantic creatures made out of metal, for what purpose he could not imagine. This latest one was the most fascinating of all. From the moment they had begun to put it together, he had instantly understood. They were modeling it after him. Pleased by the compliment, the fly settled happily on the wall, curiously watching the proceedings as the massive insect began to form.

LOL, I hadn't imagined seeing a ficlet from a fly's POV. To be honest, I am surprised a fly mecha hadn't been used in the original stories, as they seemed to use any and every other type of creature imaginable. Nice one TJ!

TJ: I wonder if the fly will feel so honored when its metallic tribute is blasted out of the sky.

Originally posted by ChrisW TJ: I wonder if the fly will feel so honored when its metallic tribute is blasted out of the sky.

I'm not sure he'd be there to see that.

I wonder if that mecha would have some of the fly's other traits (such as a fondness for poo...)

TJ -- very original! One question, though: was the base on Earth, or would you find flies on Spectra as well? I'm assuming this was a Spectran mecha...

Originally posted by Daniella T TJ -- very original! One question, though: was the base on Earth, or would you find flies on Spectra as well? I'm assuming this was a Spectran mecha...

I hadn't thought that far... but the Spectrans have had bases on Earth before.

//"Well, what do you think?" asked Jason, dropping, as usual, on the couch as soon as the team entered the ready room. The team had trailed, in bewilderment, back there after Anderson had bitten the bullet and announced to them his relationship with Dr. Sarah Petrides. Heavily blackmailing them, at the same time, not to even think of joking about it. "I think it's none of our business," warned Mark, sensing what was coming. "Oh come on, commander! The Chief? Dating? How come we didn't see this coming?" continued Jason, catching Princess's eye over Mark's head. She grinned and winked at him. He continued. "A mean, this is not a chance we get every day." "Jason, you are starting to annoy me," sighed Mark. "A chance to do what? Why is it any of our concern, anyway?" "We can't let him get away with it," added Princess. "Get away with what?" asked Keyop. "The...beep...aargh...romance or...toot...the way he told us. Took all the fun away!" Mark could sense they were not entirely serious. He just wasn't sure how serious they were or not. "That's the right word, aargh," agreed Princess. "I nearly gagged." Tiny, who had been delayed because he stopped to get a snack, entered the room at that moment. "What's the big deal anyway? Let the man have a life." "Finally! Thanks, Tiny!" Mark nodded to him in relief. "I mean, if he wants to be the laughing stock of Centre Neptune, that's up to him," shrugged Tiny, shoving Jason aside and flopping on the couch as well. "Crisps?" he offered him a bag. "Thank you kindly," answered Jason, accepting a handful. "So, back to our question," said Princess. "How are we going to get back to the Chief?" Mark was really annoyed now. "Princess, I expected better from you!" "But, Mark, think about it," she said innocently. "A man his age...fooling around." "He's NOT fooling around, he's in love!" cried Mark in exasperation. A silence fell. "And how would you know about that, Commander?" asked Princess sweetly. Mark suddenly realised why Anderson had to resort to blackmail. He swallowed. "Yeah, Mark, how would you know what love is?" asked Jason curiously, while Keyop stared open-mouthed, suddenly feeling that he had missed something important. "Oh this is about me now, is it?" "Have you been a fly on the wall when Tiny or me go on dates?" continued Jason, nodding towards Tiny, who high-fived him back. "Otherwise, how would you even know about love?" Cornered, Mark threw up his arms, and walked out of the room. Let the other fools maken fun of Anderson. He was going to respect his foster father's wishes. "That went well, didn't it?" grinned Jason as soon as Mark had left the room. "Absolutely!" Princess grinned back. "It's taking him long, but he will admit to being in love one day." "Yeah, one day, when he's about Anderson's age," added Tiny, handing his crisps bag to Keyop and starting on a spaceburger.//

Maybe this was not exactly what you had in mind, guys, but it was too good an opportunity to miss for some Mark/Princess (in)action!

Oh nicely done Daniella, and it fit's perfectly with what I'd expected too. Nice that you managed to kill two birds with one stone too, and still remain on topic, well done.

Very well Done Daniella! Just what I have been hoping for all week. Although to pull their legs, Mark could have remembered a girl he met while at the Space Academy. And then explained how he does not "Kiss and Tell" like Jason does. That "might" shut Jason up, for all of 2 seconds.

Let's see how far this takes Mark along the road... and hoping he gets another prod!

Originally posted by Transmute Jun ... and hoping he gets another prod!

EW chokes back a snigger as TJ's post triggers several immature, risque thoughts.

Nice one, DT! Always fun to see a playful Princess. I like when she conspires with Jason.

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DT: Somehow I'm picturing this as Mark suddenly cupping his ear and going "hmm I hear my mom calling, gotta go!"

jublke: Aaaw ... yay Keyop for reading the situation correctly! Sorry I haven't gotten back to you yet, dealing with hellish fatigue right now.

Originally posted by ChrisW jublke: Aaaw ... yay Keyop for reading the situation correctly! Sorry I haven't gotten back to you yet, dealing with hellish fatigue right now.

Oh my gosh, Chris! No worries! I'm not planning to do anything with that lot until the next Bird Scramble anyway. I hope you feel better soon.

Very nice, Julie! I'm curious to know what's happened to Jason, and glad to see Keyop's maturity.

That's very moving, Julie!

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so what has littlewolf been up to, and can I try it with the Condor?

So LW was kidnapped by the CotW????? They deserve to be attacked! You go, girl!

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Tsk, tsk, lw! Thou hast clearly forgotten the Eleventh Commandment: Thou shalt not get caught!

LW - don't spare us any of the dirty little details of what the Eagle will do to you! *snigger snigger*

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EW The twelfth commandment is " Best to die standing than to live on your knees." Alas I could not imagine anything Romantic involving myself and The Eagle Picture this: Candles , 4 only, consult Risk management of room and placement first- check Clean Linen - check Prophylactic's - check Dimmed lights 60% to insure good visibility - check Music, medium tempo only - Check Eagle in corner going over his list - Check (Systematically) Consulting ISO approved Text Book - Check "Insert part A into part B, engage thrusters (2.5 minutes) no more no less, clean equipment with approved cleaning agents after use, pat partner (in a politically correct manner) congratulate them on their diligent work ethic"

Now, that explains a lot, LW!

Well, it explains some. Whose baby is it, anyhow?

I wonder if the Eagle had to pass a test first, and gotten an ISO- licence to practice this art...sport...whatever. The "thrusters" had me rolling on the floor!

LW: I don't hate you for biting the Eagle on the ass as long as I get a turn. And there's a reason a lot of us like to get him drunk or stoned. Makes him go off script! gatchamarie: Health is as health does, or something like that, heh heh.

Originally posted by littlewolf EW The twelfth commandment is " Best to die standing than to live on your knees."

Now, be honest, lw! We all know there's at least one type of situation where you wouldn't mind being on your knees!

Originally posted by ChrisW gatchamarie: Health is as health does, or something like that, heh heh.

You couldn't have described it better! Take care!

Um!? When I'm sculpting When my drawing paper is to big for the table when I'm cleaning under the benches (na don't like doing that) when I'm playing with the dogs Is that what you were thinking EW, cause my little celibate self doesn't know what your implying... care to explain !!!???

Yes, EW! Tell us

Wow! Long time I know, but I wanna jump back in... KT--Aww, I really felt for Jinpei and I wonder how things might turn out differently...hmmmm... TJ- Pretty cool. I like the idea of a scene from a fly's perspective, although I wonder how an insect would recognize himself. Or if it would be able to at all. Daniella--very sweet. I like the kids' aghastness that the adults in the rooms would have lives beyond them, but I also like how you shift the emotion from the chief's actions to Mark's. Well done. Jublke--odd, but I feel that Jinpei is very young in this story...like only six or seven to be hiding in closets like that and spying on the bigger kids...but I love that what he sees is not what he expects...nice job. LW--laugh out loud funny....good way to bring everyone into the story....nice use of personalities..

Originally posted by littlewolf cause my little celibate self doesn't know what your implying...

ATTENTION GATCHAMANIACS! Do not stand too close to littlewolf You might accidentally be electrocuted when she's struck by lightning for misleading the public in this manner! (And put that halo away, lw! It's not Halloween yet!)

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Well EXCUSE ME, my halo may be a little crooked, BUT Point one: I have been a little bit busy the last few years to deal with dating or anything associated with getting naked, (Plus I seem to be a magnet for mummas boys at the moment and telling them to "man up" doesn't go down well). Blind dates, internet dating and other forms of set up from my friends have been strange and awkward. Point two: Australia doesn't really do Halloween - other than another excuse for a piss-up and a night of watching horror movies. Point three: Often my imagination is better, and the frustration helps my writing (imagination sex doesn't count as the real thing) Point Four: I am shocked and appalled that you think I would let people be electrocuted, let along suggest that I am not a divine and earth bound heavenly creature. Point five: Once again, I will point out that I gave you several valid reason why I would be on my knees I really don't know what you expected me to say? Or is your smutty mind going places that you are not explaining to us? guess we will have to chalk this up as miss communication (you do realize all off the above is all tongue-in-cheek? don't you?)

K2p2, this is a really nice piece! I love the way Iona and Jinpei are finally bonding. I have to quibble with her 'not being as much of a pilot', though, since isn't that her job on the Phoenix??? And Jun is right to be giving Iona a chance!

Thanks, TJ, I am glad that you liked it. Looking back on it now, though, I think the POV shift to Ken reads a bit flat, I should have spiced it up a bit with a stronger argument on Jun's part, which of course could leave her open for Ken's equally strong rebuttal. Ah well, there is always later edits... As for Iona considering herself not to be much of pilot, I think it is more self-depreciation on her part as well as the fact that aircraft today are becoming more and more automated, and a lot of them can just about fly themselves...there is still need for the human element though, yet even then the results have been disasterous where the pilots in question haven't been able to interpret what's going on such as with the Air France Flight 447 as well as the Colgan Air Flight 3407. Even though the Godphoenix is generations removed from what we have today, I still like to the think that there is still needed a human element into the equation... (although I should also note, that Crescent Coral Base demonstrated in an earlier ep that they do now have the ability to recall the vessel if need be) Thanks for reading!

LW -- Whoa! Now we know where the "wolf" in your name comes from! Feel free to keep your tongue-in-cheek, and I'll be careful the next time I have my tongue stuck out!

k2: That's coming along nicely. Keep in mind that automation works well in "typical" situations, and the God Phoenix goes through a lot of atypical things. It's not just making routine passenger flights!

Oh my...I am so behind...so much to comment on... KT...love that idea! Totally I character and it really could make for a fun fic! *poke* TJ...how creative! A different POV makes all the difference...this could also make for a really entertaining fic...just think of all the things that fly would see! Daniella...I love the depth you are giving the characters here...a situation that forces them to "get real" with their expectations and feelings! Jublke...I'm dying to know what is going on with Jason and Princess now!! LW...I feel like a star! Your descriptions are hilarious! I agree about the "thrusters"...had to wipe off my keyboard after that one!!! K2...very interesting...I think I've missed some bits ( I need to go back and read why they don't trust Iona) but this was very nice. It does seem like the "walls are coming down" for them now. Did I miss anyone? Hope not...

LW - sticking your tongue out is fun, don't worry about being careful with me, if I haven't broken by now chances are I won't in the future. I love a friendly tussle

K2 ... a really nice piece, indeed! I love the way Iona and the Swallow seem to be connecting over a subject in common! As Springie, I think that I need to go back a little, reading other bits and pieces which I might have skipped in my random absence, in order to figure out why Iona is still in this particular, unstable situation ... the dialogue piece between Ken and Jun had me asking a lot of questions!