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The Party Room / Geography Game
« on: April 19, 2008, 07:05:21 PM »
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The Party Room / Geography Game
« on: April 18, 2008, 05:49:58 PM »
Laos - southeast Asian country
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LBT Fanfiction / Quest for the Energy Stones
« on: April 17, 2008, 08:32:03 PM »
Despite homework problems, I actually managed to have enough time to post the next chapter right now.
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Chapter 15
Banished
After visiting the six Matoran villages the previous day, everyone had different opinions on each of those villages. Littlefoot was intrigued by everything that all of the Matoran did, and found each of the villages equally fascinating. Cera wasn't fond of many Matoran, such as Kapura, Hafu, Taipu, Le-Matoran, and Ko-Matoran. However, she was quite amazed at how each of the villages actually managed to even exist. Ducky loved Ga-Koro, but didn't find Po-Koro really acceptable simply because Po-Matoran had a strong hatred and fear of water. Petrie didn't like Onu-Koro, but loved Le-Koro so much that he wanted to learn the dialect of the Le-Matoran. Spike didn't have much of an opinion, but he did find villages like Ga-Koro and Le-Koro more acceptable than villages like Ta-Koro and Ko-Koro. Chomper was just as amazed at the Matoran and their villages as Littlefoot was. Ruby was intrigued by how dedicated the Matoran were to their three virtues, as well as how they used those virtues to guide them in their daily lives.
The gang met up with each other in the morning to discuss their thoughts and feelings about the Matoran and their villages. There were some minor arguments, but nothing too serious. When they were done, Petrie left for Le-Koro so he could learn how to talk tree-speak. At the same time, Ruby left for Ga-Koro because she had promised to help Hahli with her chores. The others decided to try playing a game of Koli. They decided to use seeds, like the kind they used in toss-the-seed, instead of the Koli ball Takua got from Huki the previous day.
The four players were Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, and Takua. Chomper and Ducky would be the referees. Thanks to Huki, everyone knew how to play and how to win the game. Not long after they began playing, Takua realized that dinosaurs had an unfair advantage in Koli: they had tails.
Halfway into the game, Takua was exhausted and just gave up. He knew he was going to lose miserably. “They should create a different version of Koli for dinosaurs to play,” he commented. Everyone couldn't help but laugh at this comment.
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Meanwhile, Ruby had just arrived in Ga-Koro and was helping Hahli with her daily chores. At the moment, she was helping her repair a net. “I wonder where Maku is,” she wondered aloud. “I did not see her in any of the places I would expect to see her.”
“She's probably visiting Huki again,” replied Hahli.
“The Koli champion in Po-Koro?”
“Yes. Ever since they first met, Maku has always been sneaking out of the village to be with him.”
“It sounds like they love each other.”
“Indeed they do.”
Ruby was having a little difficulty with repairing the net. “Uh, how do I...”
“Here, let me show you.” Hahli demonstrated what Ruby was having difficulty with.
Ruby soon managed to get it right. “Thank you.”
“You're welcome.” Hahli then continued the conversation. “Being Matoran, the relationship between Huki and Maku is already as far as it will ever be. Is it true that such a relationship between dinosaurs can go further?”
“Of course it is true. Such a relationship needs to go further than that because it is needed to create new dinosaurs. I may not know how it is done, but I would prefer not to think about it.”
“So do I.” After a few seconds, Hahli decided to change the subject. “I noticed that one of your friends is a Sharptooth, is that correct?”
“Yes, Chomper is a good friend. He would never hurt anybody. He is barely more than a hatchling, so someone has to take care him. That somebody who takes care of him is me.”
“You're his caretaker? I suppose you are already aware of the fact that someone like him can never have permanent residence in a place like this.”
“I have been aware of that ever since the day we first came here. But at least now his stay can be a little longer, thanks to the ways Ga-Matoran catch these creatures that you call fish.”
“Yes, that's true. Fish are bigger than bugs. But it still won't be enough for him when he is fully grown.”
Ruby sighed. “I guess there are some destinies we can't avoid, even if we want to avoid them.”
“For now, you should worry about your duty, and that's to take care of him while he is still little.”
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By the time Ruby had finished helping Hahli, it was already late afternoon. She decided to spend the rest of the day with her friends. Shortly after she rejoined her friends, Petrie returned from Le-Koro. He had learned some tree-speak words, but still needed practice. Since he was at an unfair disadvantage in Koli with his friends, Takua volunteered to be referee for every game of Koli they would play.
Right now, a game between Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, and Ruby had just finished. Littlefoot had barely won, with the other three close behind. They were about to start another game, when Ducky noticed someone was approaching them. “Jala? What are you doing here?” she asked.
Takua turned around and saw Jala standing nearby.
“What are you doing?” asked Jala to Takua.
“Uh... just playing with my friends,” replied Takua.
Jala was silent for a few seconds. “Then I hope, for your sake, they remain your friends for a long time. I'm here to tell you something.”
“What is it, Jala?”
“The Ta-Matoran are not going to tolerate you anymore. You're banished from Ta-Koro.”
“Banished?”
“Wait a minute!” exclaimed Cera. “What did Takua ever do to get banished?”
“I agree,” commented Ruby. “I doubt that his love of traveling would be the only reason for him to be banished.”
“Don't tell me you still haven't realized the truth yet, Takua.” said Jala
“What do you mean?” asked Littlefoot.
Jala then turned his attention to the others. “He always wanders off every chance he gets. He refuses to do any work he is told to do. He would much rather travel somewhere than to do the duty of a Ta-Matoran. He may resemble a Ta-Matoran, he may be considered a Ta-Matoran, but, somehow, he's not really a Ta-Matoran.”
Takua felt terrible about himself. His closest friend had just told him that he had been banished from the only place he ever considered a home. And worse, he now knew every reason why this was so.
Before leaving, Jala comforted Takua by saying, “I'll be honest with you, Takua, if the decision was mine to make, you wouldn't be banished.”
“Thanks,” said Takua in a noticeably sad voice. Jala turned around and headed back to Ta-Koro.
Depressed, Takua just sat down on the ground where he stood.
Littlefoot could tell something was troubling Takua. “Takua? Are you alright?” he asked.
Takua just sighed and said, “Ta-Koro was the only place I ever considered a home. I knew I was different, but I never thought I was different enough to eventually get banished. I... I just don't know what I'm going to do now.”
“Do not worry, Takua,” assured Ducky. “You are always welcome to be with us. You are, you are.”
“Just because the Ta-Matoran don't like you doesn't mean that nobody will like you,” commented Ruby.
“Besides, you already have a place to sleep, and that's at my nest,” said Littlefoot.
Takua felt comforted by these comments. He may had been banished from Ta-Koro, but he now had friends who were always willing to be there for him, no matter what. With more confidence in his voice, he said, “Thanks, you guys are the best.”
Nightfall soon arrived, and everyone headed back to their sleeping places. Takua followed Littlefoot to what he now considered his new home. As they got into their sleeping places, Takua said, “Thanks again for letting me stay here, Littlefoot.”
“You're welcome,” replied Littlefoot. “You needed a place to stay, so I offered one. Goodnight, Takua.”
“Goodnight, Littlefoot.” The two of them soon fell asleep. A new life for both of them had just begun.
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Some of you readers probably don't post a reply, but I'd like to know how many people are actually reading this. I'll be happy if every reader were to post a reply at least once in this entire topic. And I assure you, the story will really get going by the next chapter.
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Chapter 15
Banished
After visiting the six Matoran villages the previous day, everyone had different opinions on each of those villages. Littlefoot was intrigued by everything that all of the Matoran did, and found each of the villages equally fascinating. Cera wasn't fond of many Matoran, such as Kapura, Hafu, Taipu, Le-Matoran, and Ko-Matoran. However, she was quite amazed at how each of the villages actually managed to even exist. Ducky loved Ga-Koro, but didn't find Po-Koro really acceptable simply because Po-Matoran had a strong hatred and fear of water. Petrie didn't like Onu-Koro, but loved Le-Koro so much that he wanted to learn the dialect of the Le-Matoran. Spike didn't have much of an opinion, but he did find villages like Ga-Koro and Le-Koro more acceptable than villages like Ta-Koro and Ko-Koro. Chomper was just as amazed at the Matoran and their villages as Littlefoot was. Ruby was intrigued by how dedicated the Matoran were to their three virtues, as well as how they used those virtues to guide them in their daily lives.
The gang met up with each other in the morning to discuss their thoughts and feelings about the Matoran and their villages. There were some minor arguments, but nothing too serious. When they were done, Petrie left for Le-Koro so he could learn how to talk tree-speak. At the same time, Ruby left for Ga-Koro because she had promised to help Hahli with her chores. The others decided to try playing a game of Koli. They decided to use seeds, like the kind they used in toss-the-seed, instead of the Koli ball Takua got from Huki the previous day.
The four players were Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, and Takua. Chomper and Ducky would be the referees. Thanks to Huki, everyone knew how to play and how to win the game. Not long after they began playing, Takua realized that dinosaurs had an unfair advantage in Koli: they had tails.
Halfway into the game, Takua was exhausted and just gave up. He knew he was going to lose miserably. “They should create a different version of Koli for dinosaurs to play,” he commented. Everyone couldn't help but laugh at this comment.
________
Meanwhile, Ruby had just arrived in Ga-Koro and was helping Hahli with her daily chores. At the moment, she was helping her repair a net. “I wonder where Maku is,” she wondered aloud. “I did not see her in any of the places I would expect to see her.”
“She's probably visiting Huki again,” replied Hahli.
“The Koli champion in Po-Koro?”
“Yes. Ever since they first met, Maku has always been sneaking out of the village to be with him.”
“It sounds like they love each other.”
“Indeed they do.”
Ruby was having a little difficulty with repairing the net. “Uh, how do I...”
“Here, let me show you.” Hahli demonstrated what Ruby was having difficulty with.
Ruby soon managed to get it right. “Thank you.”
“You're welcome.” Hahli then continued the conversation. “Being Matoran, the relationship between Huki and Maku is already as far as it will ever be. Is it true that such a relationship between dinosaurs can go further?”
“Of course it is true. Such a relationship needs to go further than that because it is needed to create new dinosaurs. I may not know how it is done, but I would prefer not to think about it.”
“So do I.” After a few seconds, Hahli decided to change the subject. “I noticed that one of your friends is a Sharptooth, is that correct?”
“Yes, Chomper is a good friend. He would never hurt anybody. He is barely more than a hatchling, so someone has to take care him. That somebody who takes care of him is me.”
“You're his caretaker? I suppose you are already aware of the fact that someone like him can never have permanent residence in a place like this.”
“I have been aware of that ever since the day we first came here. But at least now his stay can be a little longer, thanks to the ways Ga-Matoran catch these creatures that you call fish.”
“Yes, that's true. Fish are bigger than bugs. But it still won't be enough for him when he is fully grown.”
Ruby sighed. “I guess there are some destinies we can't avoid, even if we want to avoid them.”
“For now, you should worry about your duty, and that's to take care of him while he is still little.”
________
By the time Ruby had finished helping Hahli, it was already late afternoon. She decided to spend the rest of the day with her friends. Shortly after she rejoined her friends, Petrie returned from Le-Koro. He had learned some tree-speak words, but still needed practice. Since he was at an unfair disadvantage in Koli with his friends, Takua volunteered to be referee for every game of Koli they would play.
Right now, a game between Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, and Ruby had just finished. Littlefoot had barely won, with the other three close behind. They were about to start another game, when Ducky noticed someone was approaching them. “Jala? What are you doing here?” she asked.
Takua turned around and saw Jala standing nearby.
“What are you doing?” asked Jala to Takua.
“Uh... just playing with my friends,” replied Takua.
Jala was silent for a few seconds. “Then I hope, for your sake, they remain your friends for a long time. I'm here to tell you something.”
“What is it, Jala?”
“The Ta-Matoran are not going to tolerate you anymore. You're banished from Ta-Koro.”
“Banished?”
“Wait a minute!” exclaimed Cera. “What did Takua ever do to get banished?”
“I agree,” commented Ruby. “I doubt that his love of traveling would be the only reason for him to be banished.”
“Don't tell me you still haven't realized the truth yet, Takua.” said Jala
“What do you mean?” asked Littlefoot.
Jala then turned his attention to the others. “He always wanders off every chance he gets. He refuses to do any work he is told to do. He would much rather travel somewhere than to do the duty of a Ta-Matoran. He may resemble a Ta-Matoran, he may be considered a Ta-Matoran, but, somehow, he's not really a Ta-Matoran.”
Takua felt terrible about himself. His closest friend had just told him that he had been banished from the only place he ever considered a home. And worse, he now knew every reason why this was so.
Before leaving, Jala comforted Takua by saying, “I'll be honest with you, Takua, if the decision was mine to make, you wouldn't be banished.”
“Thanks,” said Takua in a noticeably sad voice. Jala turned around and headed back to Ta-Koro.
Depressed, Takua just sat down on the ground where he stood.
Littlefoot could tell something was troubling Takua. “Takua? Are you alright?” he asked.
Takua just sighed and said, “Ta-Koro was the only place I ever considered a home. I knew I was different, but I never thought I was different enough to eventually get banished. I... I just don't know what I'm going to do now.”
“Do not worry, Takua,” assured Ducky. “You are always welcome to be with us. You are, you are.”
“Just because the Ta-Matoran don't like you doesn't mean that nobody will like you,” commented Ruby.
“Besides, you already have a place to sleep, and that's at my nest,” said Littlefoot.
Takua felt comforted by these comments. He may had been banished from Ta-Koro, but he now had friends who were always willing to be there for him, no matter what. With more confidence in his voice, he said, “Thanks, you guys are the best.”
Nightfall soon arrived, and everyone headed back to their sleeping places. Takua followed Littlefoot to what he now considered his new home. As they got into their sleeping places, Takua said, “Thanks again for letting me stay here, Littlefoot.”
“You're welcome,” replied Littlefoot. “You needed a place to stay, so I offered one. Goodnight, Takua.”
“Goodnight, Littlefoot.” The two of them soon fell asleep. A new life for both of them had just begun.
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Some of you readers probably don't post a reply, but I'd like to know how many people are actually reading this. I'll be happy if every reader were to post a reply at least once in this entire topic. And I assure you, the story will really get going by the next chapter.
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The Party Room / Geography Game
« on: April 17, 2008, 07:46:28 PM »
(I better start getting used to using the same letter again 
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Easter Island
: )Easter Island
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Silver Screen / Mythbusters
« on: April 17, 2008, 07:40:40 PM »
I think there will be a new episode next Wednesday, as part of discovery channel's Alaska Week. The only preview I saw was they blow up a vehicle in a snowy area.
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General Land Before Time / LBT Theories
« on: April 17, 2008, 07:26:05 PM »Quote from: Timehopper,Apr 16 2008 on 08:23 PM
You know, I once had a thought about the Rainbowfaces being extraterrestials.Who hasn't?
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General Land Before Time / LBT Theories
« on: April 16, 2008, 07:42:18 PM »
I can't remember where where I posted it, but I have a unique theory about the rainbowfaces:
Thousands of years ago, they were living just like all the other dinosaurs in the world. However, they had such great intelligence and imagination that they developed civilization. Eventually, the dinosaur world resembles the human world, except in place of humans are rainbowfaces (and maybe a few of other kinds). Then a series of catastrophes strike, which turn out to be the result of the existence of civilization. The civilized dinosaurs decide to leave the planet, becoming citizens of space. The others that chose to stay behind go back to the old, uncivilized ways. Virtually every trace of civilization disappears after no more than a thousand years.
I know, this theory is very complex. Unique, but complex.
Thousands of years ago, they were living just like all the other dinosaurs in the world. However, they had such great intelligence and imagination that they developed civilization. Eventually, the dinosaur world resembles the human world, except in place of humans are rainbowfaces (and maybe a few of other kinds). Then a series of catastrophes strike, which turn out to be the result of the existence of civilization. The civilized dinosaurs decide to leave the planet, becoming citizens of space. The others that chose to stay behind go back to the old, uncivilized ways. Virtually every trace of civilization disappears after no more than a thousand years.
I know, this theory is very complex. Unique, but complex.
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General Land Before Time / New Characters
« on: April 16, 2008, 07:22:49 PM »
An excellent idea for a future sequel. 
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The Welcome Center / well i like lbt and i got a tips abaout this
« on: April 16, 2008, 07:19:49 PM »
Welcome to the Gang of Five. 
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Saurus Rock: Member Hall of Fame / The Gang of Five Awards 2008
« on: April 15, 2008, 08:07:19 PM »
No surprise who will win the fanart award. 
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General Land Before Time / Pterano's Return
« on: April 15, 2008, 08:01:08 PM »
The way I see it, if he were to appear in another sequel/episode, it would have him be in the Mysterious Beyond instead of the Great Valley. One idea is that the gang gets lost in the Mysterious Beyond, and Pterano helps them get back home safely.
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Old Captions / Another F-15 caption
« on: April 15, 2008, 07:56:01 PM »
Guy on the left says to the guy on the right: "Remember to stay clear of the engines. You wouldn't want to get sucked in like that other guy did."
Guy on the right: "I wonder if they ever finished cleaning the engine of that jet."
Guy on the right: "I wonder if they ever finished cleaning the engine of that jet."
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Old Captions / Ed, Edd n' Eddy caption 2
« on: April 15, 2008, 07:51:25 PM »
Ed: "Oh boy! Oh boy! A new monster movie is coming to theaters! Must see! Must see!"
Eddy: "No wonder the guys at the theater don't let him in anymore."
Eddy: "No wonder the guys at the theater don't let him in anymore."
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The Party Room / Geography Game
« on: April 15, 2008, 07:46:30 PM »
Switzerland (one of the seven counties that are part of the Alps)
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Hobbies and Recreation / Misc. Hobbies
« on: April 15, 2008, 07:43:29 PM »
I collect and build Bionicle sets. I've been collecting them since the first ones came out in 2001. I forget how many sets I have, but I know it's well over 100.