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Yami's Girl July 6th, 2004 9:49 AM

Alverge! Guess what I blew a humugous gum bubble ANd I visted mars and saw an Alien! *X-files music plays* And thats what I heard 2! *Gasp* The Alien has come 2 visit! Ill get a medal 4 sure!

Alverge July 6th, 2004 10:00 AM

Alverge: Talk Later ADDY!!*dodges a beam that flys into the house from the window and crashes into a table*
Yurka:Take this beam too!!!!*yurka shoots another beam towards alverge*
Alverge: Im not letting anything else past me!*holds his hands out towards the beam. Pushes the beam back towards yurka*
Yurka: Heh. So....thats all?*beam comes to him. He smacks it away* You have no Idea of what im planning!!
Alverge: What are you talkin about?!
Yurka: This!!!*holds up his syth in one hand. The syth starts to glow. Then he throws it and it cuts threw the wall of the house and heads directly for Addy*
Alverge: ADDY! LOOK OUT!!!!!

Yami's Girl July 6th, 2004 10:04 AM

Wha? *sees it* Yaaaa! *Hides behind a concrete wall*Please dont hert me! I was only kidding about the preserving u thing!

Alverge July 6th, 2004 10:23 AM

*The syth hits the wall then flys back towards yurka. He catches it*
Yurka: For one thing im not an Alien. What you saw was probably one of my brother's allusions....
Alverge: I cant let you threaten my family like that!!!!*starts to fly real fast going towards Yurka. Start to surround him as he's flying. The sparks all come together to his hand and he goes up and tries to punch Yurka. Yurka dodges then comes at Alverge with his syth. He slices at him but Alverge dodges it and then put his hand on Yurka and makes a blue beam come out of his hand*
There! Your not so tough now Yurka!!!*Alverge looks at the ground where his beam had hit and see's nothing there* ....what?! *Yurka appears behind him and steals Alverge's glasses*
Yurka: Ha! Now you wont even be able to see me!!
Alverge: Hey! Trying o be unfair now?!?! Where are yah!!!!
Yurka: You know I still remember the last time we fought.....when that stupid girl interfered with my plans!! If I ever see her again it'll be her last day of living!!!!!
Alverge: Im not letting you do anything to Star!!!
Yurka: Heh. Your so clueless to the poison I gave you....*raises his hands at Alverge. Shoots a beam which raps around Alverge*
Alverge: What the!!!! Addy! I need another pair of glasses! I cant see where he is!!!
Yurka: Dont count it..*shoots a beam to where the extra glasses were*

Yami's Girl July 6th, 2004 10:28 AM

Glasses 4 u! I have a billon xtra and keep them hidden. Takes a super strong fan and blows up 2 Alverge and puts on glasses then turns off fan* Go get em Honey! * hides behind wall again.*

Alverge July 6th, 2004 11:00 AM

*Alverge looks at yurka, then at the beam that trapping him. He brakes out of the beam* Alverge: What poison?!?!
Yurka: Are you really that stupid?!?! I bet youve been wondering why your eye sight has gotten so bad so fast.
Alverge: You did that?!?! But how?!?!
Yurka: When I was inside of you. I wasnt only taking control. I set the poison into your eyes at the same time. So that your eye sight will slowly worsen over time. AND NOW YOU NEED GLASSES TO SEE?!?! HAHA hA!!! That means your not far from going permanently BLIND!!!!!!!
Alverge: WHAT!!!! Nooo!!*Shoots a really Big Beam at Yurka. Yurka puts his syth infront of him and starts to twirl it. The beam stops at his syth and fades.*
Yurka: Hah! Your strength makes me laugh out loud!!! Now let me show you something I learned!!!!*holds out his hands at Alverge again. Greyish glowin diamonds appear in his hands*
Alverge: Huh? Grey diamonds????*Yurka starts to glow grey too. Then yurka appears right infront of Alverge and does a combo on him. Alverge falls back*
Ow! What is this?! More types pf crystal powers?!
Yurka: Even better!!!*holds his hands out at Alverge again. The diamonds appear again. Then he starts to glow grey again. Yurka appears right there infront of Alverge again* Heh heh. Take this again!!!*yurka tries to do a combo on Alverge again. He only hits him once, but Alverge turns to the side*
Alverge: Hmm......now I see what I can do.....
Yurka: Your not getting away this time!!!*holds his hands out again and the diamonds appear and he starts to glow. Then Alverge puts a yellowish spark ball infront of him. Yurka appears infront of Alverge and lands right on the spark ball. Yurka is stuck with his hands out and the diamonds out*
Yurka: What did you do to me!!!!!!
Alverge: I paralized you. Now we'll see how strong these diamonds are!!!!*Alverge holds his hands out. Sparks fly around his hands. He then put his hands together and shoot a big light beam that covers all of Yurka*
Yurka: AAAHHHHH!!!!!!!*The diamonds shatter and Yurka turns into a dark cloud* Argh! You were lucky again!!!!!!!!
Alverge: No! I saw what you were doing with those diamonds. You were warping with them. And those diamonds were where your power was comming from so now your nothing but a shadowy cloud*
Yurka: Hah......so now your being smarter than usual....well all is not failed of my plan. We will meet again!!!*disappears*
Alverge: Finnaly thats over.*eyes start to hurt really bad* Augh!*Alverge slowly lands on the ground. when he feet hit the ground he falls to his knees holding his hands to his eyes*

Yami's Girl July 6th, 2004 11:08 AM

Alverge!!!!!!!!!! What the H**l is the the matter with ur eyes?! Im takin u 2 a doctor.

Alverge July 6th, 2004 11:16 AM

*the green in his eyes start to turn greyish* My eyes are burning like crazy! Whatever your gonna do do it quick!!!!

Yami's Girl July 6th, 2004 11:18 AM

Doc Laser surgery! *Gets ready* Now! *takes 7 minutes* Are u ok Alverge?

Alverge July 6th, 2004 11:22 AM

*opens his eyes*......I can see clearly now!! Wow!!! Now why didnt we just go threw this in the first place?!*starts to see blurry again* .................

Yami's Girl July 6th, 2004 11:30 AM

Doc indescrutable glasses plz. *gives 2 me* There. Now will these fall off even if some1 takes them off? Doc: No only if he does. Thats great! These wont break either will they? Doc:no. Good. Ya happy now Alverge.

Alverge July 6th, 2004 11:38 AM

Its a bit scary though.....its like my glasses are a part of me.....O.o

Yami's Girl July 6th, 2004 11:41 AM

Well I guess...... But then u dont have a weakness! Thats good. And now u can defeat every1 and they cant take off ur glasses of break um. Or they wont fall off!

Alverge July 6th, 2004 11:53 AM

And that means my bro cant trick me anymore!!! ^.^
Did you catch my post at the Leave of the Absence?

Yami's Girl July 6th, 2004 11:57 AM

Uhh no I guess not. Cuz I dont know what the H**l the leave of Absense is! What is it?

Alverge July 6th, 2004 12:15 PM

Its a thread for you to post in and say if your gonna be gone for a while and how long. Im going to Myrtle beach again. I'll be gone on the 16, 17, and 18th of this month.....

pokejungle July 6th, 2004 1:54 PM

Really...I'll be here forever and always...a curse and a blessing!

XDDD

ash_misty4ever July 6th, 2004 4:31 PM

Hey guys! Just checking in! I knew all of you would miss me! Lol! I have to go, because I am gonna babysit 3 babies! Just to let ya'lls know, I make a wonderful babysitter, and I babysit you all! My prices are cheap, and because you're all family, I loiwer it!

My final price per hour: $29.95!
*drum rolls*

Just Playin!

I have no clue why I always do that!

No seriously, I gtg!

Love you all! I will miss you soooooo much while I babysit for like 3 hours!

Yami's Girl July 7th, 2004 9:35 AM

Hey guys! Emma stop drummin it hurts my ears! So what been doin?

Alverge July 7th, 2004 9:52 AM

Im home everybody. Hows it been going?

Yami's Girl July 7th, 2004 9:54 AM

O it was nice....... al until I got dared 2 be a Boy! Its crappy I no.......

Alverge July 7th, 2004 10:09 AM

O.o o.O WHAT KIND OF DARE IS THAT?!?!?!?!

Yami's Girl July 7th, 2004 10:20 AM

But u no Im still a girl. So thats ok right?

Alverge July 7th, 2004 10:31 AM

Yea but now I know that dares can be worser than the one I had >.<

Legendary_Pokegirl July 7th, 2004 10:37 AM

I got dared to be a boy to. XD For a month. I only know two other people that were girls and turned into a boy and thats Pypfan and Suzu.

Alverge July 7th, 2004 10:39 AM

If I were you Karli I would be complaining.......a whole month?! How long do you have the dare addy?

Yami's Girl July 7th, 2004 10:40 AM

Yea its so Horrible! So howre the eyes Alverge?Same thing Alverge. I repeat its so Horrible!

Alverge July 7th, 2004 10:44 AM

Ok I guess....they havent got any worse, and they havent got any better.......-.-

Legendary_Pokegirl July 7th, 2004 10:45 AM

I think its funny. Its not that bad, since Im a tomboy. And I got to put that I am a girl.

Yami's Girl July 7th, 2004 10:49 AM

I dont care either. Im a tomboy too. I dont really play with girls a whole bunch cuz boys like the same things I do.

Alverge July 7th, 2004 10:50 AM

well Addy make sure you dont have any bad dares like that during our wedding.......

Legendary_Pokegirl July 7th, 2004 10:51 AM

I hang out with girls, but they arent girly girls. Im a tomboy that likes boy things, and some girl things.

Stop your worrying Uncle Alverge, nothing bad is going to happen at your wedding.

Yami's Girl July 7th, 2004 10:53 AM

Ill change it right befor the wedding. Then change it back. BTW can Nick be best man? And Karli want 2 be the flower girl? And Alverge pick a ringbear.

Legendary_Pokegirl July 7th, 2004 10:55 AM

Sure, I'll be the flowergirl.

Alverge July 7th, 2004 10:58 AM

0`.0 YOU CANT JUST START NAMING STUFF!!! YOU HAVE TO TELL ME WHO IS WHAT!!! What is a ringbear....I have a little idea of what it is....and Nick says he'll be the better and Karli you can be the flower girl.......

Legendary_Pokegirl July 7th, 2004 11:00 AM

Goodness Alverge! Calm down! She asked you first!
Okay...Im done...

Yami's Girl July 7th, 2004 11:04 AM

The ringbear is the person who brings the ring to u to put on my finger......
Now heres the positions
Brides maid:Emma(am4ever)
Best man:Nick
Flower girl:Karli
Ringbear:?

Alverge July 7th, 2004 11:09 AM

Ok.....sorry about the frustrated act "-.- Well let me see now.........I cant think of who I could make the ringbear.......unless you want Batesy to be ringbear......

Yami's Girl July 7th, 2004 11:17 AM

Well how bout......Casty! Would casty do?

Alverge July 7th, 2004 11:38 AM

Sure. I'll ask him as soon as I can....but I gtg now k?

Yami's Girl July 7th, 2004 11:51 AM

O! Bye! *hugs then secretly kisses* Bye Alverge!

StarLightUmbreon July 7th, 2004 12:21 PM

You know how do i miss this things. I did not know Pynpfan and Alverge was getting married. I will have to remember so i can see the wedding.

I was dare to do the change gender thing for a week. It just ended like yesterday. So i'm female agian. I see not big deal in that dare realy unless to talk to a newbie.

Jesus Freak Josh July 7th, 2004 1:39 PM

There is something about Karli,
She is a.... HE!

There is something about Pynpfan,
She is a... HE!

There is something about Suzu,
She is a... HE!

There is something about Kevin,
He is a... HE! :D

ash_misty4ever July 8th, 2004 2:31 PM

Yeah, Um-Kay Batesy, pynpfan is a he, especially because we were at a GIRL scout camp!


But I know you were just playin!:laugh:

Pokemaster10000 July 8th, 2004 3:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batesy
There is something about Karli,
She is a.... HE!

There is something about Pynpfan,
She is a... HE!

There is something about Suzu,
She is a... HE!

There is something about Kevin,
He is a... HE! :D

And me is a he. :P
Well I'm turning female tommorow due to a dare from someone. (You who you are. :P) But don't worry, I still your father. XD

Jesus Freak Josh July 8th, 2004 4:06 PM

NOO!!!! A hermathridite in the house!

Pokemaster10000 July 8th, 2004 5:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batesy
NOO!!!! A hermathridite in the house!

*stares around the house*
Umm, do you like Daddy's new looks? :P

Jesus Freak Josh July 8th, 2004 5:52 PM

NOOO!!!!!!!!!!! *Barricades self in room*

Pokemaster10000 July 8th, 2004 7:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batesy
NOOO!!!!!!!!!!! *Barricades self in room*

C'mon. You can't treat your dad like that.

But don't I look pretty. :P
*glances at her nails* XD

Yami's Girl July 9th, 2004 10:06 AM

I got dared 2 b a boy! It sucks.... So....... um whatt up?

Jesus Freak Josh July 9th, 2004 3:09 PM

I'm Barricaded In My Room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yami's Girl July 9th, 2004 3:11 PM

Mabye I should get u out. Would u like out baby Batesy?

Jesus Freak Josh July 9th, 2004 3:17 PM

I'm not a baby! *Punches Pynpfab*
Can't get in trouble! You're a guy now!

ash_misty4ever July 9th, 2004 7:22 PM

Hello family! I had a fun day today! I woke up at 8:00 to swim and dive! I went to a b-day party, and felt left out(In the end it was ok), and then bought Pokemon Jirachi Wish Maker, and GBA Video, the Pokemon one, and then I watched my JWM, and loved it! Then my mom took me to a chinese restrant! And now, I'm back here, telling you about my day! So, how was your day?

Castrainer July 9th, 2004 7:24 PM

Sounds like ya had a cool Friday ^ ^
Mine? Morning - Boring, Afternoon - Boring, Night - Boring!
w00t! My days are soooooooo boring! XD
... Hiya Emma! XD

Yami's Girl July 10th, 2004 8:48 AM

Hey Casty? Want 2 be the ringbearer in my wedding?

Legendary_Pokegirl July 10th, 2004 8:51 AM

Im having a b-day party tommorow, even though my birthday isnt until August 8th. XD We always have my partys in July.

Yami's Girl July 10th, 2004 9:30 AM

Oh that is very smart...... So what up?

Jesus Freak Josh July 10th, 2004 1:10 PM

*Jumps up and down*
Can I come?

Legendary_Pokegirl July 10th, 2004 1:12 PM

No, you live to far away. ^^

Jesus Freak Josh July 10th, 2004 1:21 PM

Ummm... Uhhh... Oh!
Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoidburg on Futurama
Zoidburg: What? Do I smell or something? *Snifs self* Aww...


Pokemaster10000 July 10th, 2004 4:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legendary_Pokegirl
No, you live to far away. ^^

What in the world? I thought the family lived in the same house. :P
What do you want for your birthday daughter?

Legendary_Pokegirl July 10th, 2004 5:15 PM

$1,00000000000000000001, but you dont have to give me that until August 8th. Dont worry, you have lots of time to make the money, and shove it into a card.

Jesus Freak Josh July 10th, 2004 6:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pokemaster10000
What in the world? I thought the family lived in the same house. :P
What do you want for your birthday daughter?

We meant in real life, Dad!
Anyways, sis, I'll get you a NICE present!

Pokemaster10000 July 10th, 2004 6:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legendary_Pokegirl
$1,00000000000000000001, but you dont have to give me that until August 8th. Dont worry, you have lots of time to make the money, and shove it into a card.

I'm too cheap to afford a card but I can afford $1,00000000000000000001. XD

Btw, why aren't I on your repected list Batesy?
You don't respect your dad? XD

Jesus Freak Josh July 10th, 2004 6:29 PM

Sorry! I'll add you! Why aren't I on YOUR respect?

Pokemaster10000 July 10th, 2004 6:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batesy
Sorry! I'll add you! Why aren't I on YOUR respect?

I added you there a LONG time ago.

Here's my friends list from my sig:

Friends
-22sa -Dragon_master -Dakota -Mattokun -Kayleigh -CaRtOON
-Orange*Berry -Dizzy -Miroku -blue -Castrainer-Red Lugia9090 -Latios Master -DragonTrainer -Kenshin11212
-Hikaru'sTwin -100marios -Kairi -Sayuri No Hoshi -kirby00 -Sparks67

-ScArLet Skye -Tig -Girlgenius -Jedi_Amara -ANTI-SPAM GUN Batesy
-Teara -Dusty Pikachu -Legendary Pokegirl -Missingno Baby -pypnfan -Legendary Pokemaster -Scyther5 -+el_pal
-coco -LatiosMaster -Wing Zero -lighterhead2001 -KURA&KILL_Hunter -skds1433 -Jolteon!!

Do you see your name? :P

Yami's Girl July 12th, 2004 10:57 AM

Hi family! Wussup?*waits for an answer* Come on any1 home?!

Pokemaster10000 July 13th, 2004 1:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pynpfan
Hi family! Wussup?*waits for an answer* Come on any1 home?!

*calls out from his room*
NO! No one's home! XD

*locks his door*

Legendary_Pokegirl July 13th, 2004 1:56 PM

Oh! Im home! Hi Aunt Pypfan!

Jesus Freak Josh July 13th, 2004 2:02 PM

Hi Aunty!
I bought alot of things from eBay! Would you like to here what I have?

Legendary_Pokegirl July 13th, 2004 2:05 PM

-.-; Not really....but I have a feeling your going to tell us anyway....

Pokemaster10000 July 13th, 2004 2:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legendary_Pokegirl
-.-; Not really....but I have a feeling your going to tell us anyway....

I'm agreeing with Karli on this one...XD
Did you buy me anything while you were on eBay, Batesy? I don't need anymore ties from you guys. You gave me too much on Father's Day. :P

Legendary_Pokegirl July 13th, 2004 2:08 PM

Well, here is an early b-day gift Dad. XD

*dumps a crate of socks and boxers on top of him*

Jesus Freak Josh July 13th, 2004 2:10 PM

OK! Dad you can have the used pink bathrobe! I'll sing what I got!

A used, pink bathrobe,
A red, mint snowglobe,
A Smurf, TV tray,
I bought on eBay!


Only the first verse! Do you know what it's a rip off of?

Legendary_Pokegirl July 13th, 2004 2:12 PM

*puts earmuffs on as he starts singing*
Im a better singer then you Batesy! XD

Pokemaster10000 July 13th, 2004 2:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legendary_Pokegirl
Well, here is an early b-day gift Dad. XD

*dumps a crate of socks and boxers on top of him*

Aww man I wanted games. :P
Eww what's this?...*picks up a pink heart patterned boxers* XD

A pink bathrobe? I...think I'm going to stick with my blue one. :P

Legendary_Pokegirl July 13th, 2004 2:17 PM

You wanted some games to? Okay!
*throws a whole bunch of Barbie and Mary-Kate and Ashley games at him*
Those people give me the creeps! Have fun playing Dad...

Jesus Freak Josh July 13th, 2004 2:25 PM

There's more to the song!

Tell me why I need another bed rug!
Tell me why I bought that Alpha Larnes clock!
Tell me why I bid on Chatner's old toupé!
They had it on eBay!

Pokemaster10000 July 13th, 2004 2:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legendary_Pokegirl
You wanted some games to? Okay!
*throws a whole bunch of Barbie and Mary-Kate and Ashley games at him*
Those people give me the creeps! Have fun playing Dad...

Well....I'll just be kind enough to pretend to appreciate these gifts. :P
*gives it to Batesy* XD

Jesus Freak Josh July 13th, 2004 2:46 PM

*Gives them back*
Anyways, keep this advice in mind:

Eye_of_the_tycoo,
Is lible to snipe you,
With 2 seconds to left to go! Whaoh!

Pokemaster10000 July 13th, 2004 3:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batesy
*Gives them back*
Anyways, keep this advice in mind:

Eye_of_the_tycoo,
Is lible to snipe you,
With 2 seconds to left to go! Whaoh!

Was that suppose to be some kind of poem? :P
What does it mean by the way.

*gives the game right back*
Err, sorry but dads don't play with games. XD

Jesus Freak Josh July 13th, 2004 3:15 PM

Yes they do! *Hands them back*
And that was another part of eBay!

Pokemaster10000 July 13th, 2004 3:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batesy
Yes they do! *Hands them back*
And that was another part of eBay!

Are you going to take it or are we gonna continue playing hot patato with it? XD

Ohh...is the song finished yet? I hope so..:P

Jesus Freak Josh July 13th, 2004 3:29 PM

Sell me, your watch please...
*Tune continues for a moment*
I'M HIGHEST BIDDER!!!!!!!!

Pokemaster10000 July 13th, 2004 3:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batesy
Sell me, your watch please...
*Tune continues for a moment*
I'M HIGHEST BIDDER!!!!!!!!

*his earlobes crumble* XD

Boy did you make your bro mad at the crush thread.
You should go apologize before he doees anything crazy to himself.

Jesus Freak Josh July 13th, 2004 4:00 PM

I did apologize! I'll apologize a billion times if I have to!

Pokemaster10000 July 13th, 2004 5:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batesy
I did apologize! I'll apologize a billion times if I have to!

*stokes Batesy on the head*
That's my boy!

Btw, I haven't seen any of my brothers and sisters posting in this thread anymore? Where are they?

Jesus Freak Josh July 13th, 2004 5:42 PM

Dunno!
Where are my siblings?

Pokemaster10000 July 13th, 2004 5:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batesy
Dunno!
Where are my siblings?

Well, my computer had trouble coming to PC right after I had dinner.
Perhaps, they're having trouble coming here before.

Did you have trouble getting here before?

Alverge July 14th, 2004 7:26 AM

*sigh* I dunno how many days I missed comming here........it'll just add on in future anyway....hay everyone thats here...hows it been?

Yami's Girl July 14th, 2004 9:09 AM

Hey fam! And Alverge ur home! Give me a hug!*wink*

Legendary_Pokegirl July 14th, 2004 9:11 AM

*shuts eyes* Okay, you can kiss now, Im not looking. XD

Alverge July 14th, 2004 9:12 AM

Im so glad to see you Addy!*gives her a hug* I was missing you all last weekend......

Teara July 14th, 2004 9:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Batesy
Dunno!
Where are my siblings?

I'm here!...wait....when did you become my zibling? O_o;;


~Zo much confuzion, zo little time~

Legendary_Pokegirl July 14th, 2004 9:18 AM

I think you are one of our older siblings Teara! ^^

Im here to! And I have gummies for everyone! XD Im hyper by the way!

Yami's Girl July 14th, 2004 9:23 AM

Ok! Thanx Karli. *kisses* I missed u too. BTW u need to ref at my club.

Castrainer July 14th, 2004 9:23 AM

*appaers back*
Tcharam! XD
Hiya family! n.n

Alverge July 14th, 2004 9:24 AM

*goes and looks in the fridge*Has anyone seen my sunday that I left here in the freezer?!

Legendary_Pokegirl July 14th, 2004 9:25 AM

Oh....that was...your sunday? I fed it to the dog, bye!
*hides under the couch*


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