Here's a sneak peak at chapter four of "A Place For Weeping Souls".  Hope you enjoy!  The full version will be available to view on FF.NET on Wednesday, July 16th.  See you all then!

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Chapter Four:  Where Tohma Gains The Lead

 

          This time was different.  When Shuichi awoke there was no pain like before.  Whatever Tohma had slipped him at the club seemed to have finally wore off, and the teen was insanely grateful.  And as long as he thought about the relief from the pain, then Shuichi didn’t have to think about what led him to pass out.  Of course, as soon as he thought that…well, it all kind of defeated the purpose.  Because now he was thinking about Tohma and all that the blonde had said.  And that panic was coming back. 

          Trying to even out his breathing, Shuichi vaguely registered the sound of talking.  Pulling himself out of the lush bed, he shuffled weakly toward the door.  He tried the handle, but it was locked from the outside.  Sighing, he pressed his ear to the door but couldn’t make out what was being said.  One thing was for certain, Shuichi did not have a good feeling about this.

 

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          Tohma wasn’t in a very good mood when his cell started to go off.  Barely swallowing the growl that rose in his throat, the N-G President pulled out the tiny bit of technology.  On the face plate was ‘Eiri & Shuichi’ and the apartment’s number.  Frowning, he took a deep breath and answered the call. 

          “Hello?”

          “He’s missing,” was the only response he got.

          Tohma couldn’t help the smirk.  Oh, but I know exactly where he is.  “Eiri, what are you talking about?”

          The anger and fear swirled together, lacing the voice of the novelist until it resounded through the phone like a burning bite.  “Shuichi is missing.  He went out last night and hasn’t come back.”

          “Did you call whoever he was with?  Maybe Nakano would know?”

          This time there was a growl.  “Of course.  He told me he was going out with Ayaka, but she said…that they hadn’t even talked in a week.”

          Oh, dear.  Was the almighty Eiri Yuki hesitating?  Stuttering was sure to come…if hell was going to freeze over.

          “I see.  And what would you like me to do about this, Eiri?”

          “Find him.”  The novelist ground out, teeth clenched so hard Tohma could hear them.

          “If Shuichi doesn’t want to be found this might prove difficult.”

          There it was.  That little catch of breath just before it quickened.  It was what Tohma had been waiting for, Eiri to think the pink-haired singer had simply had enough and split.  Of course, anyone who knew Shuichi wouldn’t believe it for a moment, but Eiri was vulnerable enough in this situation to doubt their certainty.  And Tohma would make sure to always keep that doubt hovering in the air, like the figurative smoke and mirrors of his own, inspired illusion.

          “Eiri?” The man hadn’t said anything for several minutes.

          “He wouldn’t do that.  Something must have happened.”

          “We must look at all possible scenarios, of course.  I’ll stop by soon, okay?  Then I’ll make some calls.”

          “Yeah.  Okay.” Eiri’s voice sounded distant, lost amongst his own thoughts.  When he was sure the writer had hung up, Tohma moved to do the same. 

          Looking up, the blonde frowned slightly.  At some point during the call, he had started to walk out of his study.  And landed in front of Shuichi’s door, his free hand stretched out.  The fingers were brushing against the surface, a feathery grace of flesh against wood.  I should check on him…

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Hope you liked it so far.  Remember to keep an eye out for the next update.  New chapter update for "Fierce, Forbidden Love" is still slated for tomorrow or Wednesday.  Thank you for the reviews and support, please remember to R&R

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Here's a sneak peak at Chapter Two of my Naruto fanfiction, "FIERCE, FORBIDDEN LOVE"...The actual update is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15th.  Enjoy

(story can be found by going on to my fanfiction.net profile:  http://www.fanfiction.net/u/269884/)

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"It was then that the door opened.  Sasuke looked over his shoulder in time to see the man with brown hair, Shikamaru, enter and close his umbrella.  Standing a little to the side of him was a young boy.  He had to be in his late teens, Sasuke was sure of that.  He must have also come in right before Shikamaru did.  Looking closely at the boy, the Prince felt his heart clench in his chest.  This was the most beautiful creature he had ever laid eyes on.  The blonde hair was like golden rays coming down from the sun.  His skin was dusted with a light tan.  Three symmetrical, whisker-like scars on each, perfect cheek.  And his eyes, Lord, his eyes were stunning.  A blue that put the sky and ocean to shame.  Though he had never believed in such a cliché thing before, Sasuke knew without a shadow of a doubt that this was love at first sight.  He would slay a thousand men to have just that one, beautiful angel by his side.   
            'Ah, Naruto.  You’ve made it.  Come here, pet, I want to introduce you to someone' "

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Chapter Three of "A Place For Weeping Souls" is due out Tuesday July 15th Wednesday, July 16th.

Ha! Finally put up a new story.  Check out "A Place For Weeping Souls" at http://www.fanfiction.net/ladyfiend

I'll have a sneak peak at chapter two up tomorrow so check this space again.

a transcript from a cosplay video....("Angst Wars" by KOI  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UszsksC03ws )




Anything in [brackets] is something that I can't understand too well so it may not be exactly what was said. >.< 

NARUTO:  Maaan!  This fire sucks, dattebayo!

SASUKE:  Katon, Housenka no Jutsu

GAARA/NARUTO/SASUKE:  AHHHHH!

N:  Why did you do that?!

G:  The fire ate my marshmallow.

S:  Bad Fire!

N: Ugh!  Now that our smores are RUINED, let's play a game or something.

S:  Okay..truth or dare?

N:  What?  I don't wanna play truth-

S:  TRUTH. OR.  DARE.

N:  Dare, 'ttebayo.

S:  I...dare you to kiss Gaara.

G:  WHAT?!?!  NO!  Why can't we just tell stories or something?

N:  Oh, wait! Oh, wait!  I got one!  Once upon a time, there was a boy and he was ALL alone in the world.  No one wanted to talk to the boy. [???] he had some demon sealed inside him-

S:  I...have a better story.

N:  What?  But I wasn't finished...

S:  Once there was a boy who was betrayed by his [???], diabolical older brother who brutaly murdered thier entire clan in this crazy, psychopathic, maglomaniac rage.  The boy was the only one left in the wake of the tragedy so that he may grow up filled with anger-

G:  I killed my mother when I was born and had a demon put inside my body.  Because of that everyone feared me and no one would show me love and compassion.  Even my own father had numerous assassins sent to kill me and the one member of my family who I thought cared TURNED on me and I accidently killed him when he tried to MURDER me.  I can't sleep because if I do the demon that's inside [my body'll kill everyone around me].  Even my siblings fear me and won't really learn to like me for at least ANOTHER FIFTY EPISODES. -takes a deep breath-  My life has dwindled down to nothing more then senseless killing to prove me exsistence, which has long ago been hallowed out to nothing by years of forced isolation and when I tried to end it all to spare myself and the rest of the world, the very sand that protects me keeps me from killing myself and ensures my miserable exsistence for MANY MORE YEARS to come.

- CRICKETS CHRIPPING-

S:  I...I think it's time for bed.

N:  Yeah...night, Gaara.  Sweet dreeee..ah...ah...good night!

G:  Oh, Teddy!  You're the only one who understands me.  Huh?  What was that, Teddy?  Light my friends on fire?  Why would I do that? 

S:  I...just remembered I had a hair appointment!

G:  It's one in the morning.

S:  Yeah, I like getting there early.  Several, several hours early.  Gottagobye!

N: Uh...uh...I just wanted to...uh-uh...i have to color coordinate my wardrobe!  Seeyoulater, Gaara!

G:  Now look at what you made me do!  You made me look crazy!  BAD TEDDY!  -GASP- OhMyGod! Teddy, Teddy...I'm so sorry! I didn't mean it, I swear.  I'll never do it again!  Please, for...give...me?

Finally!  The latest chapter of AS2 has been posted.  This 12th chapter is called "If We All Come Together" and can be read by going to my FF.NET profile and selecting AS2 from the list of stories I've written/am writing.

Anyways, the story was started in May of 2004 and has been sorely neglected.  Finally, after more then a YEAR with no update, I've gotten around to finally finishing it.  We've got One Chapter left to go before this story is over.  If you're a fan of the series, please place your vote on my profile page about whether or not to make third part of AS. 

Anyways, please remember to Read AND Review.  It makes me all warm fuzzy.

Oh, and someone asked me what the avatar on my FF.NET profile was...it's a chibi Naruto in a little fox jammies.  HISN'T HE SO PRECIOUS.  Can't blame Sasuke for wanting his naughty way with him.


Oh, did I mention I was Yaoi Fan Girl?  (^ _ ^)

    Though this certainly is not my first AMV I've ever made, it is one of the ones that I happen to overall enjoy the most.  I had fun making it (using my crappy Windows Movie Maker) and watching it afterwards.  The song is "Virus" by Luca Turilli's Dreamquest.  Considering that Goth Opera is by far one of my favorite genres of music it's easy to see that it makes MANY appearances in my AMVs.  Another Dreamquest song that I have used is "Frozen Star".  That video will be making it's debut on here in the next few days...probably.
    The video sourcing used is, as the post title explains, the anime Naruto.  The majority of my Naruto AMVs center around the "Sasuke departs from/turns his back on Konoha" bit of the show.  However, now with the release of Shippuuden episodes in the US (via fansubs) I've been revamping my episode collection to create a fresher and all around better video.  However, the ones that are already completed do have VERY similar feels to them.  You may seem the same idea or plot outline in two of my videos in different ways.  This is because I just happen to like the song with those parts.  Anyways...I obviously don't expect everyone to like Naruto or my AMVs, but if you do...let me know.  And if you think there's something that could have been different or improved on, please, let me know that as well.  Leave a comment or hit the Tag Board.  Thanks for taking the time to read this, and I hope you enjoy.
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