In this article, I fight back against a hacker, and win–with a level 15 mage.

[Date: 061224, 11 AM -8 GMT]
[Location: Slime Tree]
[World: Bellocan, Global MapleStory]
[Character: Level 15 Magician]
[Goal: Beat the hacker]

SLIME TREE, BELLOCAN–Like many others today, I logged in to catch the 2x EXP that was going on in every world. Of course, there was one downside to that (aside from the pleas of “LET ME IN!” for Scanians, and possibly Berans). No, it’s not lag either. What am I talking about? The hated HACKERS. read more

Yes, it’s going to be multi-part. I’ll try to have it done quickly. I didn’t want it to be multi-part either, but it’s so long. T_T

Phoneme Series Extra #3 Holiday Special

‘Snowflakes. Like the ocean’s tide, they only recede in the spring to return more tenaciously than ever again.’ The outstretched palm catches a moderately sized snowflake, its very edges stinging slightly of cold. read more

Episode 42 Last Minute!

“Hurry! We’re almost at the coliseum!” Jirgen cries over his shoulder, as he leads his troop of men down a narrow, paved boulevard towards a massive complex in the distance.

Overhead, in the sky, a blazing red fire of crimson mixes with the cool, blackening night as a fiery eruption explodes in the heavens, spewing forth the crooked face of some devilish beast. read more

Random Facts… (as of 12/21/06)
ToaLW —
219 Pages Long
108,271 Words Long
6722 Min. (112 Hrs) Total Editing Time

ToaLP —
239 Pages Long
119,085 Words Long
5282 Min. (88 Hrs) Total Editing Time

Episode 41 Shadow in the Light

Ayame brushes a strand of hair out of her eyes as she hurries after Iris, the wind blowing past her as she flies by at astonishing speeds. The sky glows fiery red above her as the sun begins to set. ‘The sky was always so red here…’ read more

This chapter is exactly two words shorter than the last..o_O;

Episode 40 Rematch! Poison Arrow Versus Holy Arrow

Off in the horizon, the sky slowly begins to fall into a muddled collage of orange, pink, and fuchsia clouds as the sun heads into decline. Specks of black can be seen across the skyline as several flocks of large, foreign birds whirl about in some undecipherable signal. read more

Episode 39 The Undying Fire

Otis clings onto Ryuu’s shoulder, cheerleading in a rather obnoxiously loud voice. “Yeah! Come on, Redheaded Gorilla! You can kick this Blueheaded Gorilla’s butt!”

Ryuu groans, pinching Otis rather recklessly around the neck and squeezing him tightly in his fist. “Look, you stupid invertebrate with slime pus for brains, I’m in the middle of a fight here. So I need you to get outta the way!” Without another word, Ryuu ruthlessly flings Otis into the air, not bothering to even glance as he soars through the sky. read more

~Notes~
The fight between Ryuu and Arayu was supposed to be done in one chapter, but…it was just getting so long, what with the flashback and all. =P

Episode 38 A Sin That Can’t Be Forgiven

Ryuu draws his sword, and blazes into life as a swift current of fire runs through it, scorching the very air on the blade’s surface. “This is the end. I’m not gonna hold back. One of us has to die here!” read more

100th blog celebration. =]

For only today, by “liking” this blog you get a free Arai cookie courtesy of Arai. *f3*

Episode 37 The Naraku Return!

The smoke from the explosion clears, only to reveal the slender figure of Zack as he leans laxly on his Kage, watching the destruction unfold before him. “Well, well,” he mutters, as calm is restored in the courtyard, “lookie-look! I spy a girl with a book!” read more

~Notes~
The revelations just don’t stop! Although I don’t know how many of you saw this one coming..*cough*

Episode 35 The Rift Opens Again

Bright red alarm lights flare overhead, as troops and random messengers scatter about, crying out orders or otherwise words of fear to each other as they move.

“Lady! Laaddyyy!” a messenger hurries up to a lone woman shrouded in gray garments. The two of them stand in the midst of a huddle of people running about inside a large control room, where just as many people sit at computers, typing orders into the database. read more

~Notes~
There’s gonna be so many battles coming soon after this that it’s not even funny.

Episode 34 Departure

“Before I tell you that,” Azuma mutters, “I have a proposition to make.”

“Hm?” Ryuu looks questioningly at Azuma. “What kind of proposition?”

“Your friend Kunai has been given a great power that he holds even now in his hands,” Azuma answers softly, his voice barely above a whisper. “I believe that destiny has brought him to this very hall.” read more