freakanature88

Unexpected

2009-09-25T15:17:34Z

Title: Unexpected
Author/Artist: freakanature88
Pairing: Matt/Mello
Fandom: Death Note
Theme: #2 – news; letter
Disclaimer: I don’t own them! Please don’t sue!
Rating: PG
AN: Just felt the need to follow Mello’s thought process.

The highway was narrow compared to the large semi Mello had stolen. This action – kidnapping Takada – was completely necessary. He knew that he would die in the endeavor, but if Kira was to be defeated, he had to sacrifice his own life. For once, he knew that he had beat Near. He knew that Near had not considered a fake notebook as a possibility. And knowing that he would die the winner was more than enough for him.

His one true regret in all of this was that he was leaving the person he loved behind. But Matt understood the need to do this. He had not argued. Instead, he had simply kissed Mello good-bye, knowing they would never see each other again.

The television Matt had set up in the truck caught Mello’s attention. His eyes darted to it as the newscaster announced that one of the culprits in Miss Takada’s kidnapping had been caught and shot down. A brief video of the scene confirmed Mello’s greatest fear:

Matt lay dead, back against the car, head drooping to his chest, dozens of bloody holes in his body.

Mello’s hands began to shake and he had to focus all his will to keep the car in control. He couldn’t truly see the road anymore. That picture of Matt had pasted itself over his eyes, contrasting devastatingly with the last memory he had of the boy – and that’s all Matt had been, a boy. Just shy of turning twenty. If only Matt had been able to keep living, Mello was sure he could have made a name for himself, become someone that Mello never would have been able to be.

A sob fell quietly through Mello’s lips. In his memory, this was the only time he had ever cried. Most of his emotions displayed themselves in rage, but this hurt went deeper than anything Mello had ever felt before in his life.

He had been prepared to lose his own life today, not the life of the person most important to him in the world.

Tears streaming silently down his face, Mello forced his eyes to focus on the road again. It was important that he finish this mission, or Matt would have died in vain.

“Matt… I never thought you’d be killed” he spoke quietly to himself, but also to Matt, wherever he may be now. “Forgive me…”

Left Behind

2009-09-23T17:02:40Z

Title: Left Behind
Author/Artist: freakanature88
Pairing: Matt/Mello
Fandom: Death Note
Theme: #4 – our distance and that person
Disclaimer: I do not, never have, and never will own Death Note or the characters involved.

I have always been close to Mello. Ever since we were small children, growing up together at Wammy’s, we’ve been nearly inseparable. I was the only person who really understood Mello, so he was loathe to be rid of me, for fear of being in a world with no understanding. It was through this connection that we became lovers in the end. You can’t be so close to someone without eventually getting in their bed – and that’s a scientific fact for you.

So when Mello disappeared when he was fifteen, I didn’t really know what to do with myself. I wasn’t the most social of creatures, so I really had no friends other than Mello, and I had lost him, leaving me lost as well. Those few years were the darkest of my life.

But then he called me up. He had lost the following he had gathered and I was his fall-back. You can imagine, I gave him a hard time for not calling on me first and he offered many apologies and got to sleep on the couch for a long time after I joined him, but eventually I forgave him. I’d always found it hard to stay mad at him for too long. It was like being mad at a kicked puppy. Or, more accurately, a blond, angry, fire-scarred puppy.

And we were close again for a time. It was like it had always been. We were together. Everything was as it should be.

Lately, though, he’s become distant. I see him sitting right there, within reach, but he’s not really there. And it’s because of HIM. Because of the one person Mello could never defeat. And I want so desperately to destroy Near – get rid of the thing that is keeping Mello from me – but I can’t. Because that would destroy Mello, if I was able to do what he could not. Mello has to meet this challenge on his own.

And all I can do is watch as he leaves me behind again.

Thoughts

2009-09-23T04:28:59Z

You know, I've discovered something today. I've discovered that sometimes, when you're least expecting it but most needing it, a good day comes along and slaps you across the face. You hold your cheek in stunned silence after that and the good day just glares at you. And then it speaks. It says, and I quote, "What the hell do you have to be upset about? You're life is great, you silly tosser. Get over yourself and have a good time and maybe, JUST MAYBE, I'll think about visiting again. Sound good, idiot?" At that point, all you can do is nod in dumb agreement and the good day turns away, shaking its head, mutters "Weird bleeder" under its breath and gestures for you to follow.

It's an interesting experience. I've never met quite such a forceful good day. I think I shall have to give it a ring sometime.

Writer's Block: Vacation All I Ever Wanted

2009-06-16T05:05:52Z

Describe your idea of a perfect summer vacation.

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A perfect summer vacation, hm? I'd say there are a few criteria a summer vacation would have to met in order to be perfect. First, it must not be too hot. Second, I must be able to do whatever I want at any time - this means no job, no cleaning the house, no working of any sort unless I so desire to. And third, my friends must actually be willing to spend time with me doing something that I would enjoy instead of sitting around watching other people play video games. That would be really nice...

Writer's Block: How Soon Is Now?

2009-03-30T18:35:17Z

What scientific or medical breakthrough do you most want to happen in your lifetime?

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Quite honestly? Controlled mutation. And I'm not talking the "second head" or "OMFG, there's a goddam tumor growing outta my forehead!" No. I'm talking the X-Men, Heroes, awesome sort of mutation. Where you can actually become superheroic. I think that would quite possibly be the most epic breakthrough I could think of. Because if they get that to work, you could get people with abilities to heal anything and you'd have people actually able to save each other in heroic ways. I dunno, I think that'd be neat. As long as you don't have to go through what Dr. Manhattan did... because that would suck balls... XD

Seriously, where's the good news?

2008-12-20T08:36:06Z

So, I'm having a bit of a rough time again. Go ahead! Ask yourself, "When does this girl EVER have good things to talk about?" Well, the answer to that is most assuredly "NEVER" because the only time I feel inspired to write in this damn thing is when I feel like utter shite.

There are various things this shite-ness stems from this time.

Firstly, I keep butting heads like CRAZY with my mom. Which, I know, is not unusual for most people trying to get out on their own, trying to live their lives without their parents, but GADS is it annoying! Like... we had major snow - so we were shoveling. And I was trying to take care of some of the stuff that I knew had to be done and my mom - being the nazi she is - yelled at me because I wasn't doing the bit that SHE wanted me to do right then...! I mean, seriously! What am I supposed to do? She tells me to take initiative and do what I know needs to be done, then shits on me when I do...! >_<

Next, I keep missing my boyfriend more and more. I mean, it shouldn't be this hard, should it? We've never seen each other that often. But I find myself wanting so badly to just be with him - fully and completely...

And then there's the fact that my GPA has dropped below a 2.0, meaning that I'm on academic probation at school. Huzzah, I have to do REALLY WELL this semester or they kick me out of the school. Just great. Let's add a little more pressure to the load, shall we?

And lastly - Christmas. It doesn't feel right. Nothing about it feels right. I'm not excited about anything that I'm usually excited about and watching everyone else get excited only makes me feel like an idiot. My mom says it's just that Christmas for me, that everyone goes through a year like this. But Jesus Christ! Is it supposed to make me want to cry EVERY NIGHT?!

Buggeration, I just don't know. Every day, I find myself in spots where I'm perfectly fine, and then spots where I can't stop the tears from flowing. Gods, I just want it to be the new year now. I swear, that's all I need. As soon as this fucking year is over, I'll be fine. And if I'm not... well, I hope that doesn't happen...

~ME~

Top 30 Favorite Characters

2008-12-10T11:02:48Z

Well, it's been well over a year since I posted my first list of favorite characters, and I've read/seen a lot since then. So I figured that now - at 6 in the morning - it was time to post a new list. This time there are 30 characters instead of the ... however many I had before. I forget how many I had. Ah well. Anyway, starting with number 30 and working our way down to number one.

((Please note that - for now - I am just going to list the characters without any further explanation of why I like the characters so much. It's much too late for me to think that much. Also note that there are a few characters on this list not known to the general public, but they are fantastic all the same.))

Number 30 - Shintaro Karish (Resenting the Hero (book))

Number 29 - Kyon (Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (anime))

Number 28 - Angela (Inheritance Cycle (book))

Number 27 - Edmund Pevensie (Chronicles of Narnia (book))

Number 26 - Brom (Inheritance Cycle (book))

Number 25 - Fred and George Weasely (Harry Potter (book))

Number 24 - Antimony (owned by Aries Zodiac (chat/fanfic))

Number 23 - Tasslehoff Burrfoot (Dragonlance (book))

Number 22 - Roran (Inheritance Cycle (book))

Number 21 - Rock Lee (Naruto (anime))

Number 20 - Neville Longbottom (Harry Potter (book))

Number 19 - Sai (Naruto (anime))

Number 18 - Gaara (Naruto (anime))

Number 17 - Telemain (Enchanted Forest Chronicles (book))

Number 16 - Zelgadiss (Slayers (anime))

Number 15 - Sasshaia (Records of Ravien (book-unpublished))

Number 14 - Ven Polypheme (Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme (book))

Number 13 - Grunthor (Symphony of Ages (book))

Number 12 - Raistlin Majere (Dragonlance (book))

Number 11 - Luna Lovegood (Harry Potter (book))

Number 10 - Shikamaru (Naruto (anime))

Number 9 - Lionel Newton (owned by newodyssey (chat))

Number 8 - Joss (owned by Sasshaia (chat))

Number 7 - Halt (Ranger's Apprentice (book))

Number 6 - Edward Elric (Fullmetal Alchemist (anime/manga))

Number 5 - L (Deathnote (anime/manga))

Number 4 - Artemis Fowl (Artemis Fowl (book))

Number 3 - Sokka (Avatar: The Last Airbender (TV))

Number 2 - Achmed the Snake (Symphony of Ages (book))

Number 1 - Samwise Gamgee (Lord of the Rings (book))

For the Love of Pie! >_

2008-11-25T21:55:10Z

My random frustration knows no bounds. I can't even explain WHY I'm frustrated, I just am. I mean... parts of it have to do with... something involving characters. And parts of it have to do with... something involving a friend that I haven't talked to in ages...

I know. Very vague. Sorry. I'd feel bad explaining further than that.

Oh, I totally locked my keys inside my house and my dad had to come bring me his so I could get into my house last night. Uber-suckage for me. I felt like such a goddam idiot... -_-

And omg, my kitty's being all cute and asleep right now...

Wait, did I mention that my rambler is fixed...? Yes. Yes it is. Hence the ramble. :-D

Gah! Ok, I feel like such a bad person because I'm jealous of someone about something that I shouldn't be jealous about and... once again, I'm being vague...

Screw it, I'll just lurk to pet my fingerless gloves now... *petpet*

Se onr sverdar sitja hvass.

Dear God, It's the End of the World!

2008-11-23T19:27:54Z

I do believe my ramble-box just broke... O.O

Like, seriously, I'm not really sure what to say... Not just here, no, but... everywhere...

Which makes this post... completely pointless.

Uh... I... wish I could ramble for a bit...

But... I'll just...

*slinks away*

Keep Holding On

2008-11-19T01:33:03Z

I've been having a shitty week. No, scratch that. Make it YEAR. This year has been a living hell for me for some reason that I can't fully explain. I know parts of it, but sometimes, I'm not even sure if I've got those parts right.

My mommy described it best. She says I'm "floating". Meaning, I'm in school, but I'm not doing well, I don't have a job, and I'm not really sure what I want to do with my life or even the next five minutes. It all has this huge thing to do with self-motivation - or rather, motivation of any kind.

I can't motivate myself to do anything. No, not just the big stuff, like pay the bills, go to classes, find food. But stuff that I actually LIKE doing. I haven't been able to finish a book since my birthday, and I can barely force myself to read things that I WANT to finish reading. I can't make myself write, even at the times that I really, REALLY want to. I can barely find it in myself to force myself to talk to people that I like talking to!

I have a hard time making myself go to bed, and then when I do get to sleep, I have a hard time making myself wake up. Sometimes I wonder if it would just be better to keep sleeping and not ever wake up again.

And I feel so goddam alone. And I'm so tired of being alone. My freshman year, my roomie left. My sophomore year, my roomie left. And this year I've got a whole huge house to myself and I hate it. I hate it because I have no one to talk to, especially not since this whole motivation issue started and I can barely even talk to my friends online. And I have no one to comfort me when I feel like I do rigt now.

I wish I didn't have to come back to school every week. I wish I could just stay at home where I feel safe and loved and I'm surrounded by people that I know care about me. Because when I'm here - when I'm at school - I feel like there's no world outside these walls. At least not a world that cares about me or woud give a shit if I stopped leaving the house.

And above all that, it seems like my mom is the only person who really understands what I'm talking about... and, bless her, she reassured me... she knows I'll get through this and she knows I'll do great things with my life... because she has faith in me and what I can do with myself.

But God... I just wish I had faith in myself....

Yay Random FMA Meme!

2008-11-06T02:26:07Z

When did you first discover Fullmetal Alchemist?
This past April. I managed to watch the entire show (plus movie) and then read 16 volumes of the manga in about two weeks. :-D

Are you happy you discovered FMA?
Fo' shizzle! It's definitely my favorite anime and the manga is, like, twenty times better, at least.

Do you consider yourself a fan?
Most assuredly.

Do you recommend the series to other people?
Every time someone asks for something to watch. XD I'm trying to get brother #2 to watch it, but he's hung up on Naruto at the moment.

Sub or dub?
Mmm... I watched it originally dubbed. Usually, I prefer subbed because the dubbing voices are HELL. And yes, a few of the voices in the dub make me cringe, but the main characters have great voices. So I say go with whichever. :-D

What do you think of the movie? The OVAs?
Haven't really seen the OVAs, but the movie was decent. It gave me more of a finish than the anime did, which I really appreciate, but I also don't like how it STILL left us hanging in the end...

What about the manga? Do you read it?
Of course I do! And, as previously stated, it's at least three hundred times better than the anime. (Oh wait, did I change my number? You know, 76% of all statistics are made up on the spot. That's right, a whopping 37%.)

Which episode is the best?
I'm going to have to say the last three episodes. Just... the entire sequence is absolutely amazing.

Which episode is the worst?
Episode 4 with Majahal, definitely. Nooo point. x_x

Did you cry at any point in the series/movie/OVA/manga?
Quite a few times, actually. It's an emotional series, I can't help it. :-P

The best opening/ending song?
My favorite opening songs was the fourth one ("Rewrite") and my favorite ending was the second one ("Other Side of the Door")

Who’s your most favorite character?
Oddly enough, it's Ed! I don't know why, but this is one of the few series I've found where I actually LIKE the title character!

Who’s your least favorite character?
Rose. Worst person to make a cameo into a big part with... *eyeroll*

Which character do you think is the most misunderstood?
Armstrong. I think people just see his outer bravado and decide they don't have to look any further than that.

Which character is the most under-rated?
Black Hayate. The puppy could do so much more. XD

Which character has the worst past?
I vote Roy, mostly because of what he was forced to do in Ishbal.

Is Ed actually short?
Exceedingly so, but that doesn't mean I don't love him!

So... do the Homunculi have souls or not?
I define a soul a lot differently than most people. I personally believe they do, even though the anime says they don't.

Do you like Dante?
Not particularly. Especially as she's a villain that doesn't make a TON of sense...

Do you hate Winry?
Hells no, I think she's neat.

What about Rose?
Yes, I actually despise Rose. Useless twit...

Would you go on a date with Havoc?
I don't see why not! :-D

Do you consider Scar a hero or a villain?
I consider Scar as a sort of anti-hero. He's trying to do good by the world by doing bad things. He's an "ends justify the means" sort of guy, but that doesn't make him a VILLAIN. So... yes. Anti-hero.

What was your first impression of Armstrong?
*death-by-laughter*

Who’s more disturbed: Envy or Kimbley?
Kimbley. He just has issues...

Did you like Hughes better after he died?
Not really... I adored him anyway...

What about Greed?
I also adored Greed... *purrs on him*

Did you like Pride better before you found out he was a Homunculus?
I loved the Fuhrer! He was just so neat and cuddly and... *cough* He was a great villain though, so I can't say I liked him better before or after.

If you were Roy, would you have killed Winry’s parents under orders?
If I were Roy, I wouldn't have been in the military to begin with. XD But I dunno... I don't think I would've. Can't be sure though.

Was Hohenheim justified in leaving Envy after he created him, or was Dante the better parent?
Erk? We never really learned the FULL story behind WHY he left Envy, so I can't judge!

Why does Al wear a loincloth?
To cover his armory man-bits? ;-)

Why does Envy wear a loincloth?
Uh... to cover human-like man-bits?

Did you think Envy was a girl the first time you saw him?
I was always just CONFUSED with Envy. Because it's an obviously female voice in the dub, but he looks kinda guy-ish. So I just classified Envy as a shim. *nodnod*

Who’s the best side character?
Falman rocks pretty loud. Let's go with him.

Who’s the most annoying side character?
That guy... Fletcher! I can never remember his DAMN name... but I hate him. Nearly full automail body?! Wtf?!

Which characters, if any, do you think are overrated?
Ed, actually. Everybody praises him for being uber-awesome, but I don't see him as being any more uber-awesome than a lot of the other alchemists.

Who’s a better Greed: the original, or Ling?
Gah! Uh... I LOVED the original. But I also like the plot behind Ling being Greed... TIE! I claim tie... :-D

Do you forgive Tucker for what he did to Nina?
Hells no! It's his DAUGHTER for God's sake. >_<

Do you forgive Scar?
Ok, Scar's a bit more complicated. Yes, he murdered people, but he was doing it for a greater good and in the end (in the anime at least), dies a hero really. Maybe not forgive him, but he's on his way to redemption.

Who’s prettier: Lust or Riza?
Riza. Methinks she's smexy.

Is Gluttony ugly?
Not ugly. Creepy.

What’s Dante’s sexual preference?
Gonna have to go with hetero. *nodnod*

Which character is the best looking?
Ed. *drool*

Which character is the worst looking?
Marcoh, mmhmm. But he's just kinda oldish...

If you could see one character naked, who would you choose?
Ed. O_O

What’s your favorite pairing(s)?
Ed/Winry, Roy/Riza. I'm a canon girl. ^^;

What’s your least favorite pairing(s)?
Eh... Dun have any. :-D

What pairing makes the least amount of sense?
I would say Ed/Al, but... the connection does make sense to me on some level. I dunno. Let's go with Scar/baby panda. *nodnod*

Which is better: FMA yaoi, or FMA yuri?
Yaoi, for shiznits.

Do you read/write FMA fanfiction?
I read it, don't write it.

Do you look at/draw FMA fanart?
Look, but don't draw. I can't draw. :-P

What do you think of FMA Mary Sues?
Meh? Any Mary Sue makes me cry tears of blood?

Crossovers?
Crossovers can rock if done WELL. But that's true for any fandom.

FMA AUs?
So easily done. *psh*

Office sex?
Hrm? What-now? *cough?*

Do you think people write Envy OOC most of the time?
Wouldn't know, never read anything Envy-centric

Which is more canon (in the anime): Elricest or EdWin?
Ed/Winry. Elricest isn't really canon at all, IMO.

Which is more canon (in the anime): Royai or RoyxHughes?
Roy/Riza, yepyep. There is no yaoi canon, you silly people!

Would Dante ever open up to anyone?
Doubt it. Doubt it muchly.

Is Envy gay, or would he go with a woman as well?
I don't think Envy thinks about sex, really...

Does Ed really have a crush on Roy?
Noooooooo. I think he respects him though.

Does Roy return the feelings?
The feelings of respect? Yes. Definitely.

What is the most plausible (non-canon) het pairing?
Havoc/Armstrong Sister.

The most plausible yaoi pairing?
Roy/Hughes, yes. They make sense in their weird way.

The most plausible yuri pairing?
Winry/Bookworm. *nodnod*

Can Envy make m-preg work?
Ew? No?

Is HughesxGracia cute?
I have to say YES. Just because Hughes is cute... :-D

Spinny Circles of DOOM!

2008-10-16T00:38:05Z

Um... Actually, I have no real reason for being here right now. I have nothing I really want to rant about, I just felt the... sudden... uncontrollable urge to... write?

And not the kind of writing that's productive. Oh, nonono! I can't do something like that, it would ruin my reputation of being lazier than all hell. No, I felt the need to ramble-write. I know, scary concept coming from someone who rambles naturally. I mean, think about it - if I'm usually a rambler without trying... and then I actually DO try to ramble... Well, the possible results are actually freaking me out right now. Excuse me while I go piss myself.

Aaah. I feel much better now. ^__^

MOVING ON!

My next subject of ramble will be my overwhelming fear of the surgical procedure I will be undergoing in just a little over a week. And yes, my friends, I do realize I just made it seem like I'm going for some serious medical procedure, but rest assured! I'm merely getting my wisdom teeth removed. x__X

Not that that's much better in my book... I've never had surgery of any kind done before and I SURE AS HELL have never let anyone but MYSELF put me to sleep. But for SOME REASON I'm going to pay a COMPLETE STRANGER to knock me out, rip my teeth out, and then send me home with more meds than I'll be able to shake a stick at (especially considering that I'll be so dizzy I won't know which end of the stick is up at that point).

But I know there's a good reason why I'm doing this... I'd rather get these teeth out than let them cause complications later on. And it makes sense. Really, I understand.

BUT HOLY SHIT! I have a hard time when I'M the one putting me to sleep! I have this absolute TERROR of DYING while I'm asleep so I'd wind up having NO IDEA that I'd died...! Ok, strange fear, but IT'S THERE! And letting someone else do that to me... *shudders* Well, I rather hope it's like how everyone's been telling me it is... that I won't even realize I'm out. Because if I do, I might very possibly panic.

And yes, gentle friends, that IS why I tend to stay up really late into the night! Because I'd rather stay up late and doze most of the night than actually konk out entirely. Because when I'm dozing, at least I KNOOOOW that I'm still alive.

Hehe... My cat is cute.

I did point out that this was just for the sake of rambling, right?

Oh, and I have this bizarre urge to watch Book Three of Avatar again... When I just watched it two days ago. How friggin' insane am I? o_O

Um... Well... I think I've rambled myself out a bit. Sure, I could still ramble for a few hours more, but I do believe that would result in this little entry being... too long. Overly long. The longest thing in the woooooorld!

And as cool as that would be....

I think I'm gonna go.

*SALUTES!* See ya later, boys and girls!

Se onr sverdar sitja hvass!

~freakanature~

Greetings Earthlings...!

2008-10-14T01:19:27Z

Hello chitlins, from the planet of... uh... Damn! I forgot to come up with a name for my planet. *sulks off to do so*

ANYway... Wait, did I have a reason for coming on here and typing...? YES! Yes I did!

RIGHT! My reason is that I just got a book for my birthday. (Yes, happy birthday to me! Weee and bouncing!) I asked for this book for my birthday, so it was no surprise to get it, but it was still probably my FAVORITE present, because it will give me many hours of enjoyment in the future. Because, surely, I am GOING to read it again. And again. AND AGAIN!

Because, oh dear sweet chitlins, it is the BEST. BOOK. EVER!

Now, I know what you're thinking. You're thinking that this can't be possible. But believe me, good sirs and madams, that it is MOST ASSUREDLY possible. The best things in EVERYTHING have taken up residence inside this ONE BOOK.

Ok, before I ramble further, I'll at least tell you the name of the book and why I wanted it to begin with!

It's called The Hunt for the Seventh by Christine Morton-Shaw. She usually writes children's picture books, but has recently started writing some books for "young readers". Before y'all get on my case for reading "kid's books" I would like to forcefully point out that many of the great books nowadays are considered for children. Even though they're... very mature for people under the age of 13 in most cases... o_o For instance, Harry Potter is considered a children's series. The Inheritance Cycle is also! And Ranger's Apprentice!! They all deal with death and war and betrayal and... well, lots of nasty things. But they're still considered children's books. *rolls eyes* Yes. That makes muchly good sense.

Right! So... uh... back on subject, chicklets!

I had read Christine's first attempt at a more mature novel. It was entitled The Riddles of Epsilon. It was a highly captivating and intriguing book. The twists were so well executed that it kept me guessing up until the VERY end. It quickly rose to the top of my list of favorite books.

So when I heard that she was writing another book - and that it was coming out right before my birthday - I leaped at the chance to get ahold of the next book by such a fantastic author! And - in a show of my devotion to this author - I read the book in two days. O_O I am NOT a fast reader, so this was a big accomplishment for me. Of course, I barely put the book down during those two days... >_>

Anyway. Finished the book... and I want to read it again already. It exceeded the expectations I had for it based on Epsilon and kept me riveted the entire time. I really wish I was better at writing a glowing review for this absolutely AMAZING book, but I really don't wanna give away plot points! XD

Suffice it to say: The book was perfect. It had the three elements that I look for in a good book in quantity - a captivating plot, engaging and accurately worded writing, and realistic and riveting characters. Especially the one named Einstein. Best. Character. Ever. (Well, not quite, but he DOES, in fact, make my list. Pretty high on it too...!)

The whole point of this?

READ HUNT FOR THE SEVENTH!!!
OR NASTY THINGS WILL HUNT YOU DOWN!
WITH OIL!
AND... SOMETHING ELSE SCARY!

Ok, so maybe not. But seriously... It's worth the read.

And that, my friends, ends my ranting. *bows low*

Until next time!

Se onr sverdar sitja hvass!

~freakanature~

Holy Talking Terrapins, Batman!

2008-09-22T18:55:53Z

O_O

It has been an EXCEEDINGLY long time since my last post. Ladies and gentlemen (this means all you people who... don't actually read this...) I am terribly sorry for the overly large gap in posting time.

Now, you might think that because it's been so long since my last post that I actually have a lot to say. If you think this (oh, you imaginary people I pretend to talk to), you are woefully mistaken. For I do NOT have much to say.

Aye, it is a sad day when I don't have anything of any importance to say. That would, in fact, make EVERY day a sad day then, if you think about it enough. Because I never have anything of any importance to say. I just say whatever comes to mind and it usually involves things that make no sense... Like chicken... Or pudding...

So, yes. I think that is all I have, unfortunately. I'll leave you with this, though:

I LIVE IN A HOUSE AT SCHOOL NOW! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!

Good-bye, thou shitty dorm rooms... Hello my own kitchen.

And now I bid you all adieu.

Se onr sverdar sitja hvass!

~freakanature~

P.S.
Am reading Brisingr. It's FANTASTIC so far and I'm only a hundred pages in. And wow... that actually had some significance as to what's going on with my life. Awesomesauce!

TMNT

2007-04-03T14:46:27Z

So... Since the new Ninja Turtles movie came out, I have become... RE-obsessed with them. I loved them when I was little (I've been a fan since I was one), but there hadn't really been anything interesting having to do with them since then. But the new movie is EXCELLENT!! (I've seen it twice) So, I've been watching the old movies and the old animated series (I own about six episodes of the old series) and I absolutely LOVE IT!!! Donatello (who's been my favorite turtle ever since I first saw the show) is totally the coolest turtle EVER! :: dies from happiness ::

Anyway, I just wanted to ... rant about my love of the Bunga Dudes (that's what I called them when I was little! lol!)!

Top 33 Characters Ever!

2007-03-02T03:53:29Z

So, I was thinking one day about how I love so many characters, and I decided to make a list of my top 33 favorite characters. Why 33? you might ask. Well, because there were 33 lines on the piece of paper I had... That's really the only reason. So, I will start with number 33 and work my way down to number 1, giving reasons for why each character is a favorite of mine. I hope somebody likes this! Be warned: there are some spoilers, though I tried to avoid them as much as possible. Just so you know!

Number 33 - Meriadoc Brandybuck (Lord of the Rings)

Sure, he's not that big of a character in the books, but combine his shows of intelligence in the books with his lovable personality in the movies, and you've got yourself one groovy character.

Number 32 - Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Carribean)

I'm quite sure that a few people would be angry to see him so low on my list, but, honestly, that's where he belongs comparatively. Jack is so much fun (and definitely very attractive), but his personality doesn't go much deeper than that. Still, one great character brought to life by one great actor.

Number 31 - Roran Stronghammer (Inheritance)

In Eragon, Roran wasn't much of a character, but in Eldest he blossoms into a true leader of his people and a strong warrior. He is intellegent, insightful, and completely dedicated to the woman he loves. And even though he blames Eragon for what happened to his father, he still finds it in his heart to forgive him in the end. Talk about amazing.

Number 30 - Angela (Inheritance)

Quirky, fun, and amazingly smart, Angela is very deserving of a place in my top 33. Every time she appears in the story, nothing seems to matter but the idea that everything will pass. She brings to life a story that may have fallen dead without her particular brand of comic relief.

Number 29 - Alexander Harris (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)

My favorite character in the series from the very beginning, Xander is much deeper than he appears to be. Sure he's fun and goofy and is great for lightening the mood, but he is also the one person in the gang without powers, and that gives him a special insight that none of the others has. Like the evil dude says in one the final episodes, 'You're the one who sees.'

Number 28 - Severus Snape (Harry Potter)

Now, I know a lot of people think that Snape is evil, but I'm willing to give him a second chance in light of the evidence I've come across (read HBP). Snape is a deep, multi-leveled character that is hard to fathom, making him a great addition to my top 33.

Number 27 - Nawat Crow (Trickster's Choice & Trickster's Queen)

Innocent and charming, Nawat is as close to a perfect guy as you can get. He is devoted entirely to the girl he loves, and is willing to do anything (including changing his shape) to be with her. And he's just too adorable! *SQUEE*

Number 26 - Aang (Avater: The Last Airbender)

Aang is the fun-loving, childish protaganist of the hit children's show Avatar: The Last Airbender. Despite his childishness, he is still wise beyond his years and able to give helpful advise. And somehow, he still manages to be able to carry the fate of the world on his shoulders. Plus, his silly antics are always great for a good giggle.

Number 25 - Gwydion Navarne (Symphony of Ages)

Despite the fact that he has grown up through a world of death and lost both his mother and his father, Gwydion still seems to take a positive outlook on life. He's sure to be a great Duke of Navarne, maybe even better than his father, and he is extremely caring for his little sister.

Number 24 - Stefan Navarne (Symphony of Ages)

Stefan ranks just above his son for a couple of reasons. One, because he is just as honorable and optimistic as his son, and two, because he was just so much fun during his time in the series. Even though I don't like the choice he made at the end of his time, I still respect him and think he is a great character.

Number 23 - Sirius Black (Harry Potter)

Somewhat mischievous, Sirius is very much like his dog-self. He is fun and loves to disregard the rules, but he can also be very serious (no pun intended! :: wink ::) when the need arises, often giving great advise you wouldn't expect from someone like him.

Number 22 - Dannyl (Black Magician Trilogy)

Dannyl is somewhat hard to understand until you get a bit further into this particular trilogy. He is intellegent, sweet, and fun to be around. He is a very caring person, though he tends not to show it.

Number 21 - Shintaro Karish (Resenting the Hero & The Hero Strikes Back)

Taro (as he likes to be called) is presented as the typical hero, all pomp and chivalry. Yet, under this fake exterior, he is truly a deep person with his own different thoughts and frightening troubles. Definitely not your typical hero.

Number 20 - Remus Lupin (Harry Potter)

One of the sweetest people you could ever meet, poor Remus has been scarred by the world. And yet he still finds a way to love and care for those around him.

Number 19 - Zuko (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

So angsty, so sexy, and so much deeper than most think. This outcast prince trying to regain his honor has gone through hell. It's no wonder he's so full of himself. Still, maybe there is hope for him after all...

Number 18 - Grunthor (Symphony of Ages)

Don't let his war chants get to you, this frightening giant is really very loveable and friendly... so long as you don't piss him off! His gruff exterior hides his love for those under his command and those that have earned his trust.

Number 17 - Toph (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

The only thing that can match this girls temper is her earthbending skills. Just because she's blind doesn't mean she's helpless. She can rip you apart both physically and mentally, and not even break a sweat. Still, her heart will sometimes soften for people who care for her.

Number 16 - Raistlin Majere (Dragonlance)

Frightening and mysterious, Raistlin Majere is such a bad guy, though he claims to take no side. He's very self-centered and very powerful. Still, sometimes he can come to the light and prove himself to be good...

Number 15 - Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter)

One of the awesomest old dudes to ever exist, Albus Dumbledore is cooky and hard to understand, yet extremely intellegent when it comes down to it. Like all awesome old dudes, he is the greatest mentor of the protaganist of the series. Go Dumbledore!

Number 14 - Brom (Inheritance)

Another totally awesome old dude, Brom is a little more... human than Dumbledore. I think that's part of what makes him so likeable. He's still very intellegent, but there's also an air of mystery around him that makes him one of the best characters in the series.

Number 13 - Fizban (Dragonlance)

The third of the totally awesome old dudes, Fizban is a silly old man who is a very powerful mage, though he always seems to be forgetting his spells (and misplacing his hat). Turns out, though, that Fizban is a god. Who'd have thunk it?

Number 12 - Ronald Weasley (Harry Potter)

Loyal sidekick through and through, that's what Ron Weasley is. He's one of the best friends anyone could ever have. And even though Harry always gets the attention, he still very rarely gets jealous! Talk about and awesome friend! Something that most people overlook though is how logical Ron is. How else could he have won that chess game?!

Number 11 - Peregrin Took (Lord of the Rings)

Pippin is fun, adorable, and all around loveable, though he seems to have a knack for causing mischief. Despite his absolute silliness, Pippin turns out to have a store of intelligence and a great deal of common sense when the need arises!

Number 10 - Iroh (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

Uncle Iroh. What else needs to be said? He's another awesome old dude who is just trying to keep his nephew from dying, like his son did. He's a tea-loving maniac and often spouts bits of knowledge that everyone should take to heart.

Number 9 - Neville Longbottom (Harry Potter)

Silly and clumsy, Neville is much more than meets the eye. Deep down, he has a great store of love that nothing can dampen: love for plants, love for his toad, and, most importantly, love for those who care about him. I personally think that Neville has a hidden strength that he will soon find.

Number 8 - Luna Lovegood (Harry Potter)

When she's not spewing useless information about non-existant creatures and plots, Luna spews helpful life advise. She may be out there, but really she's more in touch with life than most people.

Number 7 - Murtagh (Inheritance)

Good or evil? No one's quite sure, but it's almost a fact that Murtagh is AWESOME! He's a master swordsman, learned in archery, hunting and the like, and quite brooding. He's definitely an enigma I can't wait to see unraveled!

Number 6 - Sokka (Avatar: The Last Airbender)

Sokka is, in my opinion, the greatest animated character to ever grace the screen. He's sarcastic and loves meat, but also very passionate when it comes to something he cares about. He's intelligent, relying on science to fix problems, and a great warrior in the making. He is often the comic-relief, inadvertantly harming himself, though he does try to make others feel better sometimes.

Number 5 - Tasslehoff Burrfoot (Dragonlance)

Tas is one of the silliest characters you will ever come across. He's fun, mischievous, and always finds things in his pouches that someone must have 'dropped' by accident. A great lock-pick, Tas can get into just about anywhere (unless there are spells around it). Despite this, Tas can be a great help, the best of friends, and very serious at times.

Number 4 - George Weasley (Harry Potter)

He's one of the Weasley twins! He's always up for a good prank and is almost always seen with his twin. Together, they are an unstoppable team. He is very loyal to his family, but always willing to bring someone over to the 'prank side.'

Number 3 - Fred Weasley (Harry Potter)

The only reason that Fred ranks above his brother is because (supposedly) I get to marry him, while my friend marries George! :: grins :: Anyway, they are both awesome, and both deserve their spots!

Number 2 - Achmed the Snake (Symphony of Ages)

Sarcastic and sometimes downright mean, Achmed is probably one of the most caring characters ever... if you earn his trust... which is VERY difficult. Even if he does care about someone, he is always willing to give them up for the greater good. Nothing will stand in the way of him killing an enemy, not even a friend. Still, he is a great leader, a great friend, and a fun read!

Number 1 - Samwise Gamgee (Lord of the Rings)

Last, but CERTAINLY not least, Samwise Gamgee. You couldn't ask for a better companion, whether you're facing the threats of Mordor or eating a great meal on a sunny day. Sam, though simple, has a kind of elegance about him. He loves stories of elves and the old days and will do anything to hear them. He reads and writes poetry, sometimes right on the spot. And he's a great cook and gardener. Who could ask for more? And yet, there is more to him. He may seem dim-witted, but Sam has a knowledge that would surely get anyone through a hard time. He's a quiet optimist, not flaunting the good, but pushing it forward in a way that makes you feel good about the situation. And he has more common sense than any character I've ever heard of. Samwise Gamgee: A true hero.

*Note: This list is subject to change in the future as I meet new an exciting characters. I will repost it if it changes!

So...

2007-02-26T20:06:41Z

So, I haven't posted anything in a long time... Sorry 'bout that, for those of you who actually might possibly read this. Meaning... almost nobody! Woo-hoo!

Anyway, things are going pretty darned good! I have my dorm room to myself now because my roomate needed to go spend time with her family. So, the room is much cleaner and spacier. It's very nice. Gets kind boring every once in a while, but I think I can handle boring.

So, the other day I wrote over a thousand words of a story as well as, like, ten poems. It was absolutely amazing! I had had writer's block for two weeks previous to that, meaning I hadn't written ANYTHING for two weeks. It was really starting to get on my nerves. But now, I can't seem to STOP writing! It's great! :: grins ::

And, for my Myth and Tolkien class, I get to write a fanfiction about Boromir and Faramir when they were young for extra credit! It's gonna be great! I love writing fanfictions! So much easier than writing my own, original stories... :: shifty-eyes ::

Well, that's really all I have to say right now. Oh, I am still obsessed with Avatar. It's a great show. NEW SEASON STARTS IN MARCH!!! :: dies from the excitement ::

I'll post again soon!

Se onr sverdar sitja hvass!

~ME~

w00tness!

2007-02-06T04:45:50Z

I have recently fallen in love with the TV series, Avatar: The Last Airbender. Anyway, my absolute favorite character is Sokka! I love him sooooo much! So I took this quiz to see which Avatar guy was right for me... Guess who I got! And I totally didn't cheat or ANYTHING!! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAA!!!

Which Avatar: The Last Airbender Guy is your Best Match?

Sokka is the best person for you!
Take this quiz!

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:: dies ::

2006-11-12T05:04:43Z

Oh... my... GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!! :: dies ::

Today, my brother, my dad, and I all went to see the musical Pippin in Toronto. And it was amazing. It was my second time seeing it (I saw it in East Lansing too), but it was just as awesome as the first time.

So, anyway, at intermission, my brother and I went down to talk to the pit band. I had talked to the drummer the other time I had seen the play, and he remembered me. He told me that at the end of the play, we could go around the back of the theatre and wait for the cast to come out and meet them.

So we did. And I got three of their signatures!!!!!!!!!!!!

They were so nice too! Just completely amazing people!

:: dies again ::

So... Yeah... Just had to brag! :: grins ::

See y'all later!

~ME~

OMG!

2006-11-11T15:27:22Z

All right, time for a new challenge!

Today, my brother, my dad, and I are going to see Pippin. We're in Toronto right now!

So, in honor of that, this weeks challenge is:

Toronto

Have fun writing guys!

~ME~

Gar

2006-11-08T03:52:23Z

I'm bored. Very, very bored.

I'm going to see the play Pippin this weekend! I'm taking my brother and my dad to see it in Toronto! I'm so excited about it! I really can't wait!

Well, that's really all I have to say.

Bye...

~ME~

Challenge

2006-09-25T02:13:59Z

Hey everyone. This weeks challenge is:

Frog

Have fun!

~ME~

New challenge

2006-09-17T02:13:34Z

A little disappointed that no one posted! Here's the new challenge:

Pink

:: grins :: Have fun with that one!!

~ME~

New challenge

2006-09-17T02:09:50Z

I'm a little disappointed that no one entered anything for that last challenge... :: pouts :: Oh well, here's this weeks challenge:

Party

It can be like a birthday party or a political party, or whatever!

Have fun!

~ME~

College

2006-08-22T06:14:32Z

I just moved into my dorm at MSU... My mom stayed the night with me the first night. It may be childish, but I love my mother more than anyone else in the world. She left today, and since she left I've been extremely depressed.

I know I'll get used to not having her around, but I really don't like it right now. She's like my best friend as well as my mom. I just kind of wish that I'd never ever have to grow up and that I could stay with her forever. I don't want to be out on my own. I was happy with the way things were.

Well, in the words of Dr. Jekyll in Jekyll and Hyde, 'The one thing in life we cannot rearrange: the only thing constant is change.'

I suppose that's all I really wanted to say. I need to stop being sot depressed. It's making me a poopy person.

Se onr sverdar sitja hvass!

~ME~