Previously, in the story-world of the Never-ending Story (NeS) Thread Squared...
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MAIN PLOT: Memory Lane
The main protagonists, better known as the NeS heroes, are journeying down the quasi-real Memory Lane, a relatively unformed and misty place where memories of the NeS appear before them. While their bodies remain in the den of the Haunted Hall of Heroes, their minds travel down Memory Lane with the assistance of a screen projector displaying the contents of their scrapbook of their early adventures.
(PLEASE NOTE: Instances where a memory references a page number of the NeS, it usually if not always refers to the page of the ORIGINAL Neverending Story Thread, as this thread is technically its sequel. For an overview of the NeS in its entirety, see here.)
Though this is an entertaining romp on its own, there are dire stakes involved. Villains are attempting to reach the lost spirit of the NeS and consume it, thus erasing the NeS from having ever existed. This erasure is also known as being Twice-Forgotten. Segments of the story in all bold text are generally indicative of being Twice-Forgotten.
The heroes are aware of the villainous trio, Darkside, Tsolo, and the Illusionist, but what they don't know is that Michael McFarlane is the true mastermind. Currently, Michael is in possession of the Holy Hand Remote, which allows him a great advantage in finding the lost spirit of the NeS while the other heroes are distracted by the other villains, and Tsolo has been particularly tasked with breaking the will of an isolated Losien as part of Michael's desire for revenge against wrongs he perceives to have been committed against him.
[quote=Cast of Heroes]Losien Simon - She is currently the main character and leader of the NeS would-be-heroes, a role which she is just now becoming accustomed to acting in confidence. Extremely beautiful yet severely lacking in self-esteem - though it seems she has developed some new confidence as a side effect of her temporary possession by Darkside. By the tropes that are natural law in the story-world of the NeS, all hope of success relies on her; although it has been recently revealed that much of her family's power comes from l33t hacks! She aims to prove herself worthy of her main character mantle and not let down either her brother, Gebohq, the former main character who is not around to help her. She is accompanied by Soriel's lustful blade, Fred, and his equally lustful cape, Carletta, both of whom only she can hear.
Al Ciao - Formerly a normal-ish looking fellow with a Charlie Brown-style shirt, jeans, and spiky neon orange hair, he is now an ectoplasmic bullet-ridden normal-ish looking fellow with a Charlie Brown-style shirt, jeans, and spiky neon orange hair, having been shot to death by his ex-girlfriend. Formerly a powerplayer known as Highemperor, he exorcised that aspect from himself, and that now independent personality left the NeSiverse for more epic venues. Prior to this current quest, Al was briefly the incompentent ruler of Hell, a.k.a. Canada. Darkside secretly brought out his darker nature, which turned out to be the uncontrollable desire to impregnate every eligible female he can. Due to this, and Darkside's manipulation, Al has married a now-feminine Darkside to successfully father their child.
The Last True Evil: Destined as the Ultimate Villain of the NeS, the former Soviet spy seems to be flying in the face of fate. Now Losien's fiancee and father-figure to Amal, TLTE fights for the possibly-futile hope of his redemption. Resourceful and a Romantic in his own harsh way, he has a personal history with Michael MacFarlane, the latest of which includes an attempt by Michael to turn TLTE twice-forgotten. Currently under a powerful story trope that renders him Losien's damsel in distress, The Last True Evil is driven to help the heroes while not destroying Losien's position as main character and his hope for lasting redemption.
Rachel Pi - Incarnation of April Fools and a servant of the NeS, Rachel is both fated as Gebohq's true love and keeper of conflict within the NeS. Rachel is currently continuing to challenge the authority of Losien, both to test that Losien is strong enough to succeed in the quest and to fulfill her own selfish desire to see Losien fail for having taken Gebohq's place in his former role and his heart. Currently, she aims to keep an eye out for imbalance in the current conflict as well as the Mop of Righteous Fury, the talismanic weapon of Janitor Bob, which has the power to break through Losien's hacks, should that become necessary.
Amal - Once "raised" in solitude by the eminent scholar, Master Thand, Amal had only the company of books provided by Thand until found and adopted by The Last True Evil (TLTE). Since then, Amal has quickly grown up into a wise and discerning young man under TLTE's tutelage, promising to become a hero the likes of which would surpass Losien and Gebohq. Amal aims to do all he can for his current caretakers, Losien and TLTE, as well as keep an eye on the likes Al Ciao.
Soriel - A no-nonsense, bloodthirsty swordsman, currently wounded by the combined forces of Darkside and Tsolo in their previous encounter. Soriel tags along mostly in hopes of satiating his hunger for battle and securing his existence as a living character (since villains have difficulty living in story worlds such as the NeS). He gave his talking, and perverted, sword and cape to Losien as she is the main character in more need of them than himself whilst injured. Instead he is continuing his old ambition to learn of the NeS and secretly harbours desires to attain the role of NeS's paramount scholar.
The Otter - A half-posh, half-punk, all-drunk, womanizing British NeS veteran, the Otter seems to be around only because he is too drunk to take himself anywhere else for the time being. He is currently attempting to collect himself after the recent memories, as well as his keener perception of their situation remaining unheard, launching him into depression.
Maeve (Maevie) - An old college friend of some of the NeS veterans, she can relate to the Otter with both her British heritage and her drinking. However, she normally selects not to relate to the Otter when she can help it. She seems to stick around so that she doesn't become a Forgotten character once again. Maeve also harbors an as-of-yet unresolved love/hate relationship with Losien.
Apple - An assassin-for-hire capable of becoming invisible to varying degrees depending on her load. She is generally selfish and eager for challenges. Lovely African-American woman with several locks of her hair dyed red. Pregnant, and rapidly gestating. It is uncertain who the father is. (See Sub Plot (2), below.)[/quote]
[quote=Cast of Villains] Michael MacFarlane - A Twice-Forgotten character and current mastermind of the villains, Michael is a former NeS hero turned shade of his former self. Currently, he hides in the shadows. Once working for Darkside and Tsolo, he overthrew him and made them work for him instead. He conspired to kidnap and Twice-Forget TLTE, but the weight of TLTE's destiny rescued him from oblivion. He also randomly removes various memories from the NeS Pages that are revealed only to the Writers and the Readers, not to our heroes. He has also, for reasons yet unknown, purposefully removed Arkng Thand from the earliest pages of the NeS as revealed through regular Forgotten Memories. People forget Michael as soon as he leaves them. Michael is currently using the other villains to distract the NeS heroes while he searches for the lost spirit of the NeS so that he may have it consumed and forgotten.
(Lady) Darkside - A Legion-like spectre of malevolence, recently taken the form of a woman. Former lawyer, and composite entity of all the greatest villains in NeStian fantastic history (although really, what's the difference between the two?). She recently began drawing out the darker natures of the heroes on Memory Lane. Now working for Michael McLongname.
The Illusionist - No one is quite clear on who he/she is, given their mysterious powers of illusion and shapeshifting. Works for Michael McLongname, though like everyone else, the Illusionist forgets that every time he leaves, only remembering the orders.[/quote]
SECONDARY PLOT: War in London
A war between Heaven and Hell has broken out above London. Seraphim, member of Hero Force One, renounced heaven despite orders from her superior Serapharch, and subdued her former boss. Heaven retaliated by sending their hosts to London, where the Hovercarrier of Hero Force One is stationed. Acidspitter, former member of Hero Force One, current Devil of Hell (aka Canada), and estranged boyfriend of Seraphim, unleashed his demonic hordes to defend his lover and old team.
Although currently only Hero Force One, Al Ciao's teenage daughter Iriana Emp, and inactive NeS heroes MZZT and Geb are in London, more NeS heroes are soon to converge upon the battlefield, coming from the Haunted House of Heroes where Young has just given birth to Evil Geb's child Chance.
[quote=London Cast] Antestarr - An inactive NeS hero, former NeScholar, former apprentice to Master Thand, master of weapons and the invention thereof. He was not along ago on hte verge of dying- due to the severe physical stresses of overusing his Hyper-Time Modulator - until his ex-lover Nyneve turned him into an immortal, newly-young, vampire-like NeSferatu that feeds on the bloodink of characters. He is currently sorting out his life priorities.
Krig the Viking - Berserker Viking, berserker lawyer, berserker chaser of butterflies...well, you get the idea. Surprisingly competent at times, seemingly by accident, but perhaps there is more to him than has always seemed. Was recently killed by who appears to be the former NeS heroine Voodoo Snowflakes, at which point he was taken to Valhalla. He has recently returned to life and made his way to the Haunted House of Heroes. Former king of Switzerland; his father Krog has taken over in his absence. As always, he wishes only for the simple things in life: shinies, lobbing the heads of enemies with his axe, and the like.
Subaru - Antestarr's current romantic interest. Friend to the mageling Cool Matty and his wife Mimiru, who are inactive NeS heroes. She has discovered some blue-glowing telekinetic and healing powers, which she can focus into swords. Has just learned that Antestarr is a NeSferatu and is trying to adjust accordingly.
Evil Geb - Shattered Geb, Gebiyl, Evil G...these are all aliases of the same man, though he is partial to the latter. He is Gebohq from an alternate future a thousand years from now, which became its own alternate reality, known as the Shattered NeS. Once the ruler, he was deposed and came to the primary plane of the NeSiverse. Husband to Young and father to her new baby, Chance, Evil G mostly desires to entertain himself and protect his wife and child when the end comes...
Emperor Pi - The secret Chinese Emperor who lives in a floating palace above China. He has a great many concubines who have given him many children, one of which is Rachel Pi. However nobody is certain which concubine is Rachel's mother as they have no many children. He is old, likes things quiet and drinks tea. He is also a martial arts master. [/quote]
[quote=NeS Heroes at Oxford University]Gebohq - Former main character, elder brother of current Main Character Losien. Characterized by a juxtaposition of laziness and cowardice with compassion and a strong sense of right and wrong.
MZZT - The tech expert for the NeS heroes. Has invented the Thingy(TM) (a painful teleportation portal) and the NeS hero watches.
Iriana Emp - Al Ciao's estranged daughter, and of the deceased Atlantean princess Alole. She just turned 16 and was emancipated, receiving a locket from her father, as well as a briefcase chock full of Canadian soul tokens - which have just cubed in value, thanks to Acidspitter, making her probably the richest Londoner in history. Not technically an NeS hero, simply a bystander in recent events.
Note: The source of ancient Atlantis' prosperity and fame, its banana cream Oreo knockoffs, were Twice-Forgotten by Michael McLongname; and therefore history has been re-remembered such that Atlantis is a little-known village that sank into the ocean 12,000 years ago. [/quote]
[quote=Hero Force One]Seraphim - Once an angel of light, she is now considered fallen. She still wears a clingy, dress of transparent light that barely - barely - conceals her most intimate spots. Capable of superstrength, flight, and various angelicky powers of healing and so forth, her primary trait seems to be her penchant for massive property damage.
Acidspitter - Real name Louis, Surname unrevealed. A 19 year old man in punkish attire - chains, leather, purple mohawk, his name tells you everything you need to know about his power set. Initially attracted to Seraphim because her angelic body wouldn't dissolve if he gave her tongue, he corrupted her even as she tamed him. Then he became an incubus, and their relationship got strained before the big fight. He is currently the moody ruler of Hell, "Mister Nine", but has managed to make Hell the richest country in the world once again.
Other Members of Hero Force One - The Morpheus-lookalike dual-katana-wielding magician, Dr. R. Deep . His apprentice, the teenager Magick Snowflakes . Judge , the British telekinetic woman whose most impressive power is her cleavage. Qhobeg , one of the seemingly endless number of Gebohq clones. The Company Kid , the wererat Benjamin Mahir, old pal of The Otter, who doesn't believe in the story and generally wants to be left alone. [/quote]
SUB PLOT (1): Gambling with Their Souls
Though this has by and large been forgotten by now, during his brief tenure as ruler of Hell, Al Ciao was forced by bureaucratic to make a fiendish bet. Should Gebohq, Losien's brother and Main Character at the time the bet was made, be instrumental in defeating the villains who seek to destroy the NeS at the Source, then the souls of all the other heroes (including Al Ciao's) would be released from Hell's ownership. (Geb owns his own soul; or at least, Hell doesn't.) But if not, then Geb's soul would be forfeit as well.
Of course, there are several complications that could arise from this, namely:
(A) Al Ciao is no longer the ruler of Hell. Does that make the bet null and void? If so, then how shall the heroes recover the deeds to their souls?
(B) The bet specified that Geb would instrumental to stopping Knowsoul. At the time, this amalgamation of Darkside and Tsolo was the chief villain. (They have now been separated into their component entities, and made subservient to Michael Mc Longname.) Again, does this render the bet null and void? Or does it mean that they failed the bet, since technically, Michael McLongname stopped Knowsoul, even though he too is seeking to destroy the Source?
(C) Geb is no longer the Main Character and is not even with the heroes. Is there any way for the heroes NOT to fail?
SUB PLOT (2): Who's the Daddy?
Apple (see above) was injected with the DNA of Highemperor/Al Ciao by the recurring demonic villain High Imp, and subsequently also injected with the DNA of Losien by Evil Geb. She is rapidly gestating, already showing, and no one knows for certain which of the two will be her baby's "father".
Evil Geb explained to Apple that the actions she takes and the traits she displays will determine this. If she acts selfless and heroic, then the "father" will be Losien. If arrogant and controlling, then the former aspect of Al Ciao, Highemperor, will be the father.
Losien has pledged to be the "father", so that a noble and virtuous child may come into the world. Al Ciao, on the other hand, desperately wants the baby to be his, due to the fact that Darkside brought out his rampant desires to impregnate every woman he sees.
Of course, given some very vague, unresolved hints about just who this baby is, it may be likely that the baby will swing towards Al Ciao's traits... [/shameless Writer plug]
Further complicating things is the fact that Al's ex-girlfriend Mia is also pregnant. This one is most definitely his child, and it is only High Imp's attempt to thwart fate that led to Apple's predicament. (Due to the fact that the child of Highemperor and a red-headed woman was prophesied.)
And now, on with the story!
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Concerned with how current events were progressing, Michael zips through pages 38 through 41 in a blur, the following memories only given their time as he turns distracted at Losien and the others...
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MAIN PLOT: Memory Lane
The main protagonists, better known as the NeS heroes, are journeying down the quasi-real Memory Lane, a relatively unformed and misty place where memories of the NeS appear before them. While their bodies remain in the den of the Haunted Hall of Heroes, their minds travel down Memory Lane with the assistance of a screen projector displaying the contents of their scrapbook of their early adventures.
(PLEASE NOTE: Instances where a memory references a page number of the NeS, it usually if not always refers to the page of the ORIGINAL Neverending Story Thread, as this thread is technically its sequel. For an overview of the NeS in its entirety, see here.)
Though this is an entertaining romp on its own, there are dire stakes involved. Villains are attempting to reach the lost spirit of the NeS and consume it, thus erasing the NeS from having ever existed. This erasure is also known as being Twice-Forgotten. Segments of the story in all bold text are generally indicative of being Twice-Forgotten.
The heroes are aware of the villainous trio, Darkside, Tsolo, and the Illusionist, but what they don't know is that Michael McFarlane is the true mastermind. Currently, Michael is in possession of the Holy Hand Remote, which allows him a great advantage in finding the lost spirit of the NeS while the other heroes are distracted by the other villains, and Tsolo has been particularly tasked with breaking the will of an isolated Losien as part of Michael's desire for revenge against wrongs he perceives to have been committed against him.
[quote=Cast of Heroes]Losien Simon - She is currently the main character and leader of the NeS would-be-heroes, a role which she is just now becoming accustomed to acting in confidence. Extremely beautiful yet severely lacking in self-esteem - though it seems she has developed some new confidence as a side effect of her temporary possession by Darkside. By the tropes that are natural law in the story-world of the NeS, all hope of success relies on her; although it has been recently revealed that much of her family's power comes from l33t hacks! She aims to prove herself worthy of her main character mantle and not let down either her brother, Gebohq, the former main character who is not around to help her. She is accompanied by Soriel's lustful blade, Fred, and his equally lustful cape, Carletta, both of whom only she can hear.
Al Ciao - Formerly a normal-ish looking fellow with a Charlie Brown-style shirt, jeans, and spiky neon orange hair, he is now an ectoplasmic bullet-ridden normal-ish looking fellow with a Charlie Brown-style shirt, jeans, and spiky neon orange hair, having been shot to death by his ex-girlfriend. Formerly a powerplayer known as Highemperor, he exorcised that aspect from himself, and that now independent personality left the NeSiverse for more epic venues. Prior to this current quest, Al was briefly the incompentent ruler of Hell, a.k.a. Canada. Darkside secretly brought out his darker nature, which turned out to be the uncontrollable desire to impregnate every eligible female he can. Due to this, and Darkside's manipulation, Al has married a now-feminine Darkside to successfully father their child.
The Last True Evil: Destined as the Ultimate Villain of the NeS, the former Soviet spy seems to be flying in the face of fate. Now Losien's fiancee and father-figure to Amal, TLTE fights for the possibly-futile hope of his redemption. Resourceful and a Romantic in his own harsh way, he has a personal history with Michael MacFarlane, the latest of which includes an attempt by Michael to turn TLTE twice-forgotten. Currently under a powerful story trope that renders him Losien's damsel in distress, The Last True Evil is driven to help the heroes while not destroying Losien's position as main character and his hope for lasting redemption.
Rachel Pi - Incarnation of April Fools and a servant of the NeS, Rachel is both fated as Gebohq's true love and keeper of conflict within the NeS. Rachel is currently continuing to challenge the authority of Losien, both to test that Losien is strong enough to succeed in the quest and to fulfill her own selfish desire to see Losien fail for having taken Gebohq's place in his former role and his heart. Currently, she aims to keep an eye out for imbalance in the current conflict as well as the Mop of Righteous Fury, the talismanic weapon of Janitor Bob, which has the power to break through Losien's hacks, should that become necessary.
Amal - Once "raised" in solitude by the eminent scholar, Master Thand, Amal had only the company of books provided by Thand until found and adopted by The Last True Evil (TLTE). Since then, Amal has quickly grown up into a wise and discerning young man under TLTE's tutelage, promising to become a hero the likes of which would surpass Losien and Gebohq. Amal aims to do all he can for his current caretakers, Losien and TLTE, as well as keep an eye on the likes Al Ciao.
Soriel - A no-nonsense, bloodthirsty swordsman, currently wounded by the combined forces of Darkside and Tsolo in their previous encounter. Soriel tags along mostly in hopes of satiating his hunger for battle and securing his existence as a living character (since villains have difficulty living in story worlds such as the NeS). He gave his talking, and perverted, sword and cape to Losien as she is the main character in more need of them than himself whilst injured. Instead he is continuing his old ambition to learn of the NeS and secretly harbours desires to attain the role of NeS's paramount scholar.
The Otter - A half-posh, half-punk, all-drunk, womanizing British NeS veteran, the Otter seems to be around only because he is too drunk to take himself anywhere else for the time being. He is currently attempting to collect himself after the recent memories, as well as his keener perception of their situation remaining unheard, launching him into depression.
Maeve (Maevie) - An old college friend of some of the NeS veterans, she can relate to the Otter with both her British heritage and her drinking. However, she normally selects not to relate to the Otter when she can help it. She seems to stick around so that she doesn't become a Forgotten character once again. Maeve also harbors an as-of-yet unresolved love/hate relationship with Losien.
Apple - An assassin-for-hire capable of becoming invisible to varying degrees depending on her load. She is generally selfish and eager for challenges. Lovely African-American woman with several locks of her hair dyed red. Pregnant, and rapidly gestating. It is uncertain who the father is. (See Sub Plot (2), below.)[/quote]
[quote=Cast of Villains] Michael MacFarlane - A Twice-Forgotten character and current mastermind of the villains, Michael is a former NeS hero turned shade of his former self. Currently, he hides in the shadows. Once working for Darkside and Tsolo, he overthrew him and made them work for him instead. He conspired to kidnap and Twice-Forget TLTE, but the weight of TLTE's destiny rescued him from oblivion. He also randomly removes various memories from the NeS Pages that are revealed only to the Writers and the Readers, not to our heroes. He has also, for reasons yet unknown, purposefully removed Arkng Thand from the earliest pages of the NeS as revealed through regular Forgotten Memories. People forget Michael as soon as he leaves them. Michael is currently using the other villains to distract the NeS heroes while he searches for the lost spirit of the NeS so that he may have it consumed and forgotten.
(Lady) Darkside - A Legion-like spectre of malevolence, recently taken the form of a woman. Former lawyer, and composite entity of all the greatest villains in NeStian fantastic history (although really, what's the difference between the two?). She recently began drawing out the darker natures of the heroes on Memory Lane. Now working for Michael McLongname.
The Illusionist - No one is quite clear on who he/she is, given their mysterious powers of illusion and shapeshifting. Works for Michael McLongname, though like everyone else, the Illusionist forgets that every time he leaves, only remembering the orders.[/quote]
SECONDARY PLOT: War in London
A war between Heaven and Hell has broken out above London. Seraphim, member of Hero Force One, renounced heaven despite orders from her superior Serapharch, and subdued her former boss. Heaven retaliated by sending their hosts to London, where the Hovercarrier of Hero Force One is stationed. Acidspitter, former member of Hero Force One, current Devil of Hell (aka Canada), and estranged boyfriend of Seraphim, unleashed his demonic hordes to defend his lover and old team.
Although currently only Hero Force One, Al Ciao's teenage daughter Iriana Emp, and inactive NeS heroes MZZT and Geb are in London, more NeS heroes are soon to converge upon the battlefield, coming from the Haunted House of Heroes where Young has just given birth to Evil Geb's child Chance.
[quote=London Cast] Antestarr - An inactive NeS hero, former NeScholar, former apprentice to Master Thand, master of weapons and the invention thereof. He was not along ago on hte verge of dying- due to the severe physical stresses of overusing his Hyper-Time Modulator - until his ex-lover Nyneve turned him into an immortal, newly-young, vampire-like NeSferatu that feeds on the bloodink of characters. He is currently sorting out his life priorities.
Krig the Viking - Berserker Viking, berserker lawyer, berserker chaser of butterflies...well, you get the idea. Surprisingly competent at times, seemingly by accident, but perhaps there is more to him than has always seemed. Was recently killed by who appears to be the former NeS heroine Voodoo Snowflakes, at which point he was taken to Valhalla. He has recently returned to life and made his way to the Haunted House of Heroes. Former king of Switzerland; his father Krog has taken over in his absence. As always, he wishes only for the simple things in life: shinies, lobbing the heads of enemies with his axe, and the like.
Subaru - Antestarr's current romantic interest. Friend to the mageling Cool Matty and his wife Mimiru, who are inactive NeS heroes. She has discovered some blue-glowing telekinetic and healing powers, which she can focus into swords. Has just learned that Antestarr is a NeSferatu and is trying to adjust accordingly.
Evil Geb - Shattered Geb, Gebiyl, Evil G...these are all aliases of the same man, though he is partial to the latter. He is Gebohq from an alternate future a thousand years from now, which became its own alternate reality, known as the Shattered NeS. Once the ruler, he was deposed and came to the primary plane of the NeSiverse. Husband to Young and father to her new baby, Chance, Evil G mostly desires to entertain himself and protect his wife and child when the end comes...
Emperor Pi - The secret Chinese Emperor who lives in a floating palace above China. He has a great many concubines who have given him many children, one of which is Rachel Pi. However nobody is certain which concubine is Rachel's mother as they have no many children. He is old, likes things quiet and drinks tea. He is also a martial arts master. [/quote]
[quote=NeS Heroes at Oxford University]Gebohq - Former main character, elder brother of current Main Character Losien. Characterized by a juxtaposition of laziness and cowardice with compassion and a strong sense of right and wrong.
MZZT - The tech expert for the NeS heroes. Has invented the Thingy(TM) (a painful teleportation portal) and the NeS hero watches.
Iriana Emp - Al Ciao's estranged daughter, and of the deceased Atlantean princess Alole. She just turned 16 and was emancipated, receiving a locket from her father, as well as a briefcase chock full of Canadian soul tokens - which have just cubed in value, thanks to Acidspitter, making her probably the richest Londoner in history. Not technically an NeS hero, simply a bystander in recent events.
Note: The source of ancient Atlantis' prosperity and fame, its banana cream Oreo knockoffs, were Twice-Forgotten by Michael McLongname; and therefore history has been re-remembered such that Atlantis is a little-known village that sank into the ocean 12,000 years ago. [/quote]
[quote=Hero Force One]Seraphim - Once an angel of light, she is now considered fallen. She still wears a clingy, dress of transparent light that barely - barely - conceals her most intimate spots. Capable of superstrength, flight, and various angelicky powers of healing and so forth, her primary trait seems to be her penchant for massive property damage.
Acidspitter - Real name Louis, Surname unrevealed. A 19 year old man in punkish attire - chains, leather, purple mohawk, his name tells you everything you need to know about his power set. Initially attracted to Seraphim because her angelic body wouldn't dissolve if he gave her tongue, he corrupted her even as she tamed him. Then he became an incubus, and their relationship got strained before the big fight. He is currently the moody ruler of Hell, "Mister Nine", but has managed to make Hell the richest country in the world once again.
Other Members of Hero Force One - The Morpheus-lookalike dual-katana-wielding magician, Dr. R. Deep . His apprentice, the teenager Magick Snowflakes . Judge , the British telekinetic woman whose most impressive power is her cleavage. Qhobeg , one of the seemingly endless number of Gebohq clones. The Company Kid , the wererat Benjamin Mahir, old pal of The Otter, who doesn't believe in the story and generally wants to be left alone. [/quote]
SUB PLOT (1): Gambling with Their Souls
Though this has by and large been forgotten by now, during his brief tenure as ruler of Hell, Al Ciao was forced by bureaucratic to make a fiendish bet. Should Gebohq, Losien's brother and Main Character at the time the bet was made, be instrumental in defeating the villains who seek to destroy the NeS at the Source, then the souls of all the other heroes (including Al Ciao's) would be released from Hell's ownership. (Geb owns his own soul; or at least, Hell doesn't.) But if not, then Geb's soul would be forfeit as well.
Of course, there are several complications that could arise from this, namely:
(A) Al Ciao is no longer the ruler of Hell. Does that make the bet null and void? If so, then how shall the heroes recover the deeds to their souls?
(B) The bet specified that Geb would instrumental to stopping Knowsoul. At the time, this amalgamation of Darkside and Tsolo was the chief villain. (They have now been separated into their component entities, and made subservient to Michael Mc Longname.) Again, does this render the bet null and void? Or does it mean that they failed the bet, since technically, Michael McLongname stopped Knowsoul, even though he too is seeking to destroy the Source?
(C) Geb is no longer the Main Character and is not even with the heroes. Is there any way for the heroes NOT to fail?
SUB PLOT (2): Who's the Daddy?
Apple (see above) was injected with the DNA of Highemperor/Al Ciao by the recurring demonic villain High Imp, and subsequently also injected with the DNA of Losien by Evil Geb. She is rapidly gestating, already showing, and no one knows for certain which of the two will be her baby's "father".
Evil Geb explained to Apple that the actions she takes and the traits she displays will determine this. If she acts selfless and heroic, then the "father" will be Losien. If arrogant and controlling, then the former aspect of Al Ciao, Highemperor, will be the father.
Losien has pledged to be the "father", so that a noble and virtuous child may come into the world. Al Ciao, on the other hand, desperately wants the baby to be his, due to the fact that Darkside brought out his rampant desires to impregnate every woman he sees.
Of course, given some very vague, unresolved hints about just who this baby is, it may be likely that the baby will swing towards Al Ciao's traits... [/shameless Writer plug]
Further complicating things is the fact that Al's ex-girlfriend Mia is also pregnant. This one is most definitely his child, and it is only High Imp's attempt to thwart fate that led to Apple's predicament. (Due to the fact that the child of Highemperor and a red-headed woman was prophesied.)
And now, on with the story!
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Concerned with how current events were progressing, Michael zips through pages 38 through 41 in a blur, the following memories only given their time as he turns distracted at Losien and the others...
Originally posted by The Last True Evil:
TVLTE: Now, comrades, the world is mine! BWA-HA-HA-HA-HA*cough*heh-heh-heh.....
*And let's face it; TVLTE was well within his rights to laugh. Alone and unassisted, he had invaded the demilitarised Yemen, and with nothing but his standard-issue silenced pistol and machete, had vanquished the combined forces of the world's armies. True, he was slightly aided by a strange paradox that could only occur in the NeS that prevented him from being killed. Now he slumped victoriously on the prestigious Throne of Yemen, a vaguely banana-shaped contraption with more booby trap systems and hidden weaponry than a Bond car.*
TVLTE: Now, let the final guardians approach; the NeS men! (and woman, should she decide to show)....Bah, where are they?! I'm tired of sitting on my hands...time to send them a little hurry-up present. Computer, list current NeS heroes in order of activity.
*Slowly, in a thick, undefinable accent, the computer rattles off a list of familiar names.*
Computer:...Prime threat: Tracer.
TVLTE: Tracer, eh? The name seems familiar, though I don't believe we've met. Computer, list arsenal, in order of most ironic.
*Top on the computer's list is the Anti-Tracer Tracer Bomb, a mortar-like device that can span entire continents, detonating next to the target and unleashing a hail of tracer bullets in every direction.*
TVLTE: Good...that will take out him and at least one more, prompting the rest into action. Deploy the Anti-Tracer Tracer!
*A banana-shaped missile is launched from the Yemen Palace. TVLTE presses another button on the handy throne, and from the floor emerges a metal slab, with the deceased TLTE on it.*
TVLTE: Curious...Life signs register nil, yet he continues to produce new cells and handle basic bodily functions. Computer?
Computer: Obviously, Time trying to repair its error by giving the NeS heroes a chance to revive him, thus making you vulnerable again.
TVLTE: Pffft, Time had its chance, the old geezer...if the NeS heroes come near me, I'll rip their noses off! And I'll just be getting warmed up....BWA-H
*But you get the idea. He laughs a bit more and we fade out. You've seen it a million times before. Hey, don't look like that. I'm doing you a favour here.*
*And let's face it; TVLTE was well within his rights to laugh. Alone and unassisted, he had invaded the demilitarised Yemen, and with nothing but his standard-issue silenced pistol and machete, had vanquished the combined forces of the world's armies. True, he was slightly aided by a strange paradox that could only occur in the NeS that prevented him from being killed. Now he slumped victoriously on the prestigious Throne of Yemen, a vaguely banana-shaped contraption with more booby trap systems and hidden weaponry than a Bond car.*
TVLTE: Now, let the final guardians approach; the NeS men! (and woman, should she decide to show)....Bah, where are they?! I'm tired of sitting on my hands...time to send them a little hurry-up present. Computer, list current NeS heroes in order of activity.
*Slowly, in a thick, undefinable accent, the computer rattles off a list of familiar names.*
Computer:...Prime threat: Tracer.
TVLTE: Tracer, eh? The name seems familiar, though I don't believe we've met. Computer, list arsenal, in order of most ironic.
*Top on the computer's list is the Anti-Tracer Tracer Bomb, a mortar-like device that can span entire continents, detonating next to the target and unleashing a hail of tracer bullets in every direction.*
TVLTE: Good...that will take out him and at least one more, prompting the rest into action. Deploy the Anti-Tracer Tracer!
*A banana-shaped missile is launched from the Yemen Palace. TVLTE presses another button on the handy throne, and from the floor emerges a metal slab, with the deceased TLTE on it.*
TVLTE: Curious...Life signs register nil, yet he continues to produce new cells and handle basic bodily functions. Computer?
Computer: Obviously, Time trying to repair its error by giving the NeS heroes a chance to revive him, thus making you vulnerable again.
TVLTE: Pffft, Time had its chance, the old geezer...if the NeS heroes come near me, I'll rip their noses off! And I'll just be getting warmed up....BWA-H
*But you get the idea. He laughs a bit more and we fade out. You've seen it a million times before. Hey, don't look like that. I'm doing you a favour here.*
Originally posted by Gebohq:
After much time and confusion, Ford and Semievil finally arrive at Yemen.
Ford: Did we have to stop at the mall?
Sem: The dress didn't match my shoes, and they had a sale at Macy's!
Gebohq, Losien, Lt. Randy, Kyle, Maybechild, The Otter, Mr.T, CookedHaggis, Krig the Viking, Galrek the Neutral, Antestarr, Dalaes, and the NeS heroes of the future lead by Asa Ohq each gave Ford and Semievil questioning looks. The Very Last True Evil and The (presently-dead) Last True Evil did not see Ford or Semievil, preoccupied with talking on the phone.
TVLTE: *over reciever* Yes son, the NeS heroes are all here... No son, I didn't take my Geratol... I don't need to take it! I'm invincible! ...*sigh* I know you care about my health...
Geb: So is everyone here?
Maybe: We haven't heard from Highemperor, Tracer, or Michael McLongname yet.
Geb: Well we can't afford to wait anymore-- TVLTE ran out of old super-villian/hero stories to tell us. We're just lucky Purevil called.
TVLTE: OK, I'll see you here in a bit then... No I can't put TLTE on the line... Cuz he's DEAD Purevil! ...NO it doesn't matter! ...Because TLTE is ME!...
Geb: Ford, Sem, did you bring my suit?
Ford: Yes, but a clown suit?
Geb: What do you mean? This is the most formal attire I own!
Ford: Uh...nevermind.
Kyle: Here Geb, wear this. *hands him the clown nose*
*The other heroes snicker uncontrollably*
Geb: Ha ha. I won't laugh while such danger hangs over us. You just watch...
TVLTE: ...now don't you be bringing your mother into this! I love her very much! ...well of course. Just because I'm a super-villian doesn't mean I can't love you... Don't go blaming me now! My childhood was TEN times worse than yours! TotallyEvil pales in comaprision to the tough love of Mother Russia...
Gebohq heads off to a room nearby, muttering how the chamber looks suspiciously like an eternal battleground. With the world's wealth at your hands, it's expected that TVLTE would make his place look worthy of a god of judgement. Before he gets a chance to step into the room to change though, he bumps into Ares.
Geb: Ares?
Ares: Yeah. Heard there'd be a battle going on here, so I brought some of my top-clown college students to witness it. *looks at clown attire in Geb's hand* Interested in attending?
Geb: I went to a hero's college, thank you very much!
Ares: A lot of good that did you.
Geb: Hey--don't forget who BEAT you back on page one!
Ares: You didn't beat me! I got bored. All you ever did was run away.
Geb: It WORKED, didn't it?
Ares: Could you hurry up? I don't have all day here.
Gebohq enters the room, and a few moments later, exits back out. Ares snickers upon seeing Gebohq.
Ares: Don't forget your red nose! *breaks down laughing. Even the clowns with him start laughing*
Geb: Knew I should have just rented a tux...
Gebohq walks back to the other heroes, who snicker.
Geb: You think this is funny? Our lives are at stake here! Yet *I'M* funny, and Ford and Semievil aren't?
Ford: Shut-up...
TVLTE: ...JUST GET HERE ALREADY! *hangs up the phone* Now onto more important matters...
Ford: Did we have to stop at the mall?
Sem: The dress didn't match my shoes, and they had a sale at Macy's!
Gebohq, Losien, Lt. Randy, Kyle, Maybechild, The Otter, Mr.T, CookedHaggis, Krig the Viking, Galrek the Neutral, Antestarr, Dalaes, and the NeS heroes of the future lead by Asa Ohq each gave Ford and Semievil questioning looks. The Very Last True Evil and The (presently-dead) Last True Evil did not see Ford or Semievil, preoccupied with talking on the phone.
TVLTE: *over reciever* Yes son, the NeS heroes are all here... No son, I didn't take my Geratol... I don't need to take it! I'm invincible! ...*sigh* I know you care about my health...
Geb: So is everyone here?
Maybe: We haven't heard from Highemperor, Tracer, or Michael McLongname yet.
Geb: Well we can't afford to wait anymore-- TVLTE ran out of old super-villian/hero stories to tell us. We're just lucky Purevil called.
TVLTE: OK, I'll see you here in a bit then... No I can't put TLTE on the line... Cuz he's DEAD Purevil! ...NO it doesn't matter! ...Because TLTE is ME!...
Geb: Ford, Sem, did you bring my suit?
Ford: Yes, but a clown suit?
Geb: What do you mean? This is the most formal attire I own!
Ford: Uh...nevermind.
Kyle: Here Geb, wear this. *hands him the clown nose*
*The other heroes snicker uncontrollably*
Geb: Ha ha. I won't laugh while such danger hangs over us. You just watch...
TVLTE: ...now don't you be bringing your mother into this! I love her very much! ...well of course. Just because I'm a super-villian doesn't mean I can't love you... Don't go blaming me now! My childhood was TEN times worse than yours! TotallyEvil pales in comaprision to the tough love of Mother Russia...
Gebohq heads off to a room nearby, muttering how the chamber looks suspiciously like an eternal battleground. With the world's wealth at your hands, it's expected that TVLTE would make his place look worthy of a god of judgement. Before he gets a chance to step into the room to change though, he bumps into Ares.
Geb: Ares?
Ares: Yeah. Heard there'd be a battle going on here, so I brought some of my top-clown college students to witness it. *looks at clown attire in Geb's hand* Interested in attending?
Geb: I went to a hero's college, thank you very much!
Ares: A lot of good that did you.
Geb: Hey--don't forget who BEAT you back on page one!
Ares: You didn't beat me! I got bored. All you ever did was run away.
Geb: It WORKED, didn't it?
Ares: Could you hurry up? I don't have all day here.
Gebohq enters the room, and a few moments later, exits back out. Ares snickers upon seeing Gebohq.
Ares: Don't forget your red nose! *breaks down laughing. Even the clowns with him start laughing*
Geb: Knew I should have just rented a tux...
Gebohq walks back to the other heroes, who snicker.
Geb: You think this is funny? Our lives are at stake here! Yet *I'M* funny, and Ford and Semievil aren't?
Ford: Shut-up...
TVLTE: ...JUST GET HERE ALREADY! *hangs up the phone* Now onto more important matters...
Originally posted by Gebohq:
Tiger: Wraa!
Gebohq: Ahhh!
Gebohq is madly running from the starving Begal tiger, out of The Very Last True Evil's headquarters, through the oil fields of Yemen, through the desert lands of Saudi Arabia, through Jerusalum, swimming across the Mediterranian Sea (the tiger swimming behind), dashing through the Vatacin City, skiing down the Alps (the tiger on skis as well), and through the busy streets of Paris.
At this point, the Bengal tiger stopped, huffing and puffing, and said "Screw this," and decided to eat out at the nearest Parisian restaurant. The tiger was appalled at the service though, and ate 26 people and a mime who failed out of the Mime Acadamy.
Gebohq, having not bothered to turn around and see that the tiger stopped chasing him, began to swim the English Channel, briefcase in mouth. Upon the first hundred feet though, he noticed a swarm of alligators in the water.
Geb: WHAT? You got to be kidding! Why the hell are there alligators in a temperate zone?
Got me.
Gebohq: Ahhh!
Gebohq is madly running from the starving Begal tiger, out of The Very Last True Evil's headquarters, through the oil fields of Yemen, through the desert lands of Saudi Arabia, through Jerusalum, swimming across the Mediterranian Sea (the tiger swimming behind), dashing through the Vatacin City, skiing down the Alps (the tiger on skis as well), and through the busy streets of Paris.
At this point, the Bengal tiger stopped, huffing and puffing, and said "Screw this," and decided to eat out at the nearest Parisian restaurant. The tiger was appalled at the service though, and ate 26 people and a mime who failed out of the Mime Acadamy.
Gebohq, having not bothered to turn around and see that the tiger stopped chasing him, began to swim the English Channel, briefcase in mouth. Upon the first hundred feet though, he noticed a swarm of alligators in the water.
Geb: WHAT? You got to be kidding! Why the hell are there alligators in a temperate zone?
Got me.
Originally posted by maevie:
That evening, Ford drags a still rather disorientated and somewhat wobbly Haggis to the party. Upon entering, they realise that maybe their bodies weren't supposed to cope with student life, much like anyone else's, for that matter. An entire floor is overrun with students, 20 rooms with all manner of strange creatures copulating on the floors, the tables, an occasional bed. There are people throwing up into every possible container. In the kitchen, which is devoid of anything which could be classed as food, a game of strip poker is taking place. However, being students, they have neglected to bring a pack of cards, and are instead rather drunkenly taking off clothing in apparently random succession, atleast according to Ford and Haggis. The two, somewhat taken aback at this display from the lowest possible lifeforms, try to blend into the background by grabbing a bottle of vodka and fighting over it.
*at the 'poker' game*
girl #1: oi! look don' touch, you sssslime! where'sss my bloody drink?
boy #1: I didn' touch you! blimey, womens! ok, thizz game iz ssstarting to sssuck, what ssshall we do now?
girl #2: wha' we playing aaanyway?
boy #2: who knowsss? but baby, *hic* you look good without clothes. mmerrow! *hic*
*girl #2 slaps boy #2, who falls out of his chair and passes out on the floor. she then gets up and leaves*
girl #1: well that wasss fun. who 'n earth are thooosse two?
the girl, after pulling on a random pair of jeans and a big tshirt, wanders over to Ford and Haggis, who stop fighting with the alcohol and freeze completely. she's tall, slim, blonde, blue eyed....a walking wet dream. it soon becomes apparent that she is also holding her breath. she breathes out, and suddenly she's 5'5", not quite so slim, bizarrely enough a little less blonde, and far more average looking.
girl #1: hi, 'm Maeve, I'm amaeving... wh're you guys?
Ford: um.....well, uh......
Maeve: 'ight then.
*Maeve grabs the vodka from them and stalks off*
Haggis: well that was rude.
Ford: indeed. I'm not sure I like these student people, they have absolutely no manners
Haggis: anyway, I'm gonna go
Ford: uh, why? look at all the alcohol, it's ours for the taking
Haggis: I've got early classes tomorrow
Ford: you can't be serious man, look at what it did to you today, all these classes are gonna kill you
Haggis: sorry, but I wanna give this a go, I'll catch you later
*Haggis turns to leave, at the very moment that a somewhat more inebriated Maeve returns, the vodka empty, grabs Ford and drags him off into the throng*
Haggis: well, he should be entertained atleast.
*at the 'poker' game*
girl #1: oi! look don' touch, you sssslime! where'sss my bloody drink?
boy #1: I didn' touch you! blimey, womens! ok, thizz game iz ssstarting to sssuck, what ssshall we do now?
girl #2: wha' we playing aaanyway?
boy #2: who knowsss? but baby, *hic* you look good without clothes. mmerrow! *hic*
*girl #2 slaps boy #2, who falls out of his chair and passes out on the floor. she then gets up and leaves*
girl #1: well that wasss fun. who 'n earth are thooosse two?
the girl, after pulling on a random pair of jeans and a big tshirt, wanders over to Ford and Haggis, who stop fighting with the alcohol and freeze completely. she's tall, slim, blonde, blue eyed....a walking wet dream. it soon becomes apparent that she is also holding her breath. she breathes out, and suddenly she's 5'5", not quite so slim, bizarrely enough a little less blonde, and far more average looking.
girl #1: hi, 'm Maeve, I'm amaeving... wh're you guys?
Ford: um.....well, uh......
Maeve: 'ight then.
*Maeve grabs the vodka from them and stalks off*
Haggis: well that was rude.
Ford: indeed. I'm not sure I like these student people, they have absolutely no manners
Haggis: anyway, I'm gonna go
Ford: uh, why? look at all the alcohol, it's ours for the taking
Haggis: I've got early classes tomorrow
Ford: you can't be serious man, look at what it did to you today, all these classes are gonna kill you
Haggis: sorry, but I wanna give this a go, I'll catch you later
*Haggis turns to leave, at the very moment that a somewhat more inebriated Maeve returns, the vodka empty, grabs Ford and drags him off into the throng*
Haggis: well, he should be entertained atleast.
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