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Military

I'm thinking about joining the U.S. Marines, but at the same time I'm not sure if I should or not. What do you all think would be the best course of action: join, get the benifits, but loose my freedoms as a citizen and years of my life and more time away from all of you guys, or not join and keep going my course?

Star Trekkin'

It's the name of the comic-and-story combo I'm working on with Miliki, Dimitri, Farla, Naru and I all as the crew of the "U.S.D. Catfish" - a ploy of Star Trek born of boredom, randomness, and the song of the same name by The Firm. Gloy!

Crusade of Truth

It's a sub-story that happens at the end of another one in development, which follows me (Ruby) though my journey to find a reason as to why all of the fighting that has erupted (my demons, the Death Empire, ect.) so I may grasp the reasoning behind it all and begin to heal from the Dimention Crisis. More to come on it.

Contact!

You all know I'm gone for who knows how long come this Friday - however, you can contact me on MSN Messenger or, if you have an Xbox Live account, you can add me on there and we can chat that way.

MSN address is on my front page.
XBL account name is Desedro.


I hope to get some answers, mainly for the military section, by Friday - I need my final answer by then. I want more advice from some of the closest people to me before I make a decision, because once I make it, there's no going back. What happens from here on is now in all of your hands; give your honest opinion, and I shall know where you all stand.

Until tomorrow, Adios amigos!

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/24769712/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/24769712/ Fri, 15 May 2009 12:49:21 PDT

Many Moons Hath Passed

It's true. Nine months have roughly passed since I was last logged in here. September was when the main computer died, and I had to resort to use of two people's laptops until the last of them moved out in November - but what was worse is that I couldn't be here at dA. Of course, I failed at that, but they never knew. ^.=.^ Crazy people don't realize this is a safe site, but ah well...can't cure stupid. If we could, Naru would be smart.

Which would be bad.


No Balloons or Cake!

Crazy, how while I was gone, my hatchday/birthday came by. I'm 18 now, and I didn't get a chocolate cake. I didn't get a cake at all!! I did get the relief that I had a day of vacation after my hatchday before school was back in...so I got to celebrate January 3rd without worrying about school the next day. Score!!


Major Screw-Up

I did. I failed two English classes and a Math class. D'oh!!! >.=.< Proceed to give me a good lecturing, because I may actually listen to you guys - and have a more positive response and reaction to it than I did when my step-dad and English 12 teacher esentially called me a screw-up (would use the proper term, but this IS a public library...and I hate swearing, too). So, to get my deploma, I have to wait a year before I can make up those classes and graduate next school year...yay...


To wrap it all up, I feel that if I had internet (and therefore some drive and motivation to go through all of the dung that school can be), I would've done better. Not just in reference to the two research papers for my English classes...but with the support of everyone here that I know care about me, I wouldn't have been so alone through it all.

My dad, Ahgjan (for those of you who don't know, I adopted him to be my dad), told me a few days ago that I'm never truly alone, and I know that. A part of all of you live in my heart and soul, as a part of mine resides in all of you. You all help shape me, for better or worse, into the entity I am today, tomorrow, and forever more. I just have a hard time feeling that bond when Time has been corroding it for such a long time.

But with my return (however brief), I feel that bond returning, and I feel as if I'm not alone anymore. Because I know that you're all standing by my side, and that together, we can overcome any and all obstacles...except Naru's stupidity - can't cure stupid yet, so he's a problem to handle another day. But with all seriousness and from the depths of my war-torn heart.....


Thank you, everyone, for being there for me. In good or bad, light or dark, you were all always there. Thanks everyone...

'Through thick and thin,
Light and Dark,
Life and Death,
I'll be there for you...'


~Ruby


P.S. Cariyaga is my friend from school - I can keep in touch with him until I get some interwebs to a computer myself, so if you need an update on how I am or anything of the sort, ask him, okay?

Also, for those of you who play games, know of Square Enix, and like their RPG games (not just Final Fantasy), then check out 'The Last Remnant'. You might like it, and for it being 2 disks in length, it's well worth it. Of course, you need a Xbox 360 to play it, but that might not be a problem. ^.=.^ Until next time...

Hikari-tsuzuke yo ano hoshi no you ni.
Let's shine on like that star.

North star, at that - it's the brightest!

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/20316760/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/20316760/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:27:57 PDT

A New Start

Well, some of you might remember (better yet, I expect NONE of you to remember) that I once had an FA account a year or two ago. Well, I stopped logging in because I lost my password to the account, so it's a blank sitting there - dead, unused, yet still taking up space.

I mention this because I'm planning on posing my work from here up there too, for those who look around there and not here, plus it'll give some of you here that have an account there something to do while you wait for whatever you're waiting for to happen - could be a cooking pizza, time to go to work/school, or just counting down until you shout something to someone because you're timing something for 'em.

That new FA account is Almoraan, by the way.


Rain, Rain, Go Away...

Due to that stupid hurricane, we're getting a lot of rain. I hate the rain because it's wet, it's usually cold, it makes the grass grow faster, it floods the bridge on my road, and there's one other thing that I don't like rain for...but I can't remember. Pretty sure it's linked to the grass growing, but I dunno.

Stupid rain...*shakes fist at a bowl of mac & cheese*


Chaos

I thrive in it, so it's only natural for it to be a part of me. Long story short, don't be surprised if I seem a bit...well, I dunno how to say it. Just don't be too surprised if I make more intelligent, deep responses at times - I'm in one of those moods.

Oh, and I entered the rare Art Trance today...last time I did that, it was when I drew Guilmon; time before that, which was the first time, I drew Aledon Rex. 3 times so far, in a few years of being an artist...go figure why it's rare. XD


[EDIT: I can't believe I forgot!!! I'll be sure to work on getting some artwork posted up sometime next week, due to all of this rain putting my scanning ideas on hold. Also, I might have a new story to let you guys read that's an RP a friend and I are doing...so keep an eye out for that, too!]

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/20031587/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/20031587/ Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:38:22 PDT
Yeah, might regret those words a bit later on – always do. XD

Tough Decision

As if the comprehension of school and getting up earlier than 11am-1pm wasn’t bad enough, I’ve got a bit of a love problem…yeah, wonderful thing to have trouble in! *hint: SARCASM* There’s this girl I really love and have feelings for, is practically exactly like me aside from a few differences (gender is one of them, so take me and adjust for a female and you’ve got her for the most part), but she likes another guy and besides, she lives in Australia. Thing is, we’ve talked about a future together and made plans already, so I’m unsure what to do.

Then, there’s this girl at school who’s been betrayed and back-stabbed by “boyfriends” in the past so much that it’s gotten to the point that her last one got her kicked out of school and under house arrest for running away (her mother is rather…over-dramatic about things – oh, and cruel) because he convinced her that he’d take care of her before turning around and getting her in trouble. So, she needs someone she knows she can rely on, who really cares, and is honest with her. I happen to be that kind of guy, and the thing is, I have some feelings for her myself – I even gave her one of my charms I kept for good luck for her to keep, as a gift I wanted to give to her before the end of the recently-passed school year.

My problem is this: I want to be devoted and true to only one, and not split it between two girls – therefore, I have to decide which one to devote my love to. One I have a lot in common with but we’re miles apart, then there’s the other that I have much in common with and she goes to school with me, but might result in a somewhat rocky relationship. Which one should I go for, and how do I break the news to the one I shouldn’t be with? I ask for advice more than answers, as I want to be the one to make the final decision myself.

I just need advice from the view-point of others to better understand what I should do.


Aaaaaarrrrrtttttt!!!!

Yeah, I’m getting to it…*grins* If all goes well, I’ll be posting up tons of new artwork sometime soon…I’ll just have to figure out how to pull this off, though. For now, though, I’ll try to find time to get some artwork from a few years ago up here that I scanned before last school year ended. Patience…argh, how I hate it sometimes. XD


Final Note

It’s a tag, actually – that way, it’s a little bit random and I don’t have to make more than one journal for it. Stole it from because I can.
And will.

End of line. *makes The Face*

1) Post these rules.
2) Each tagged person must post 8 things about their self on their journal.
3) At the end, you have to choose and tag up to 8 people and post their icons on the same journal.
4) Go to their pages and send a message saying you tagged them.
5) No tag-backs.

1. I like dinosaurs a lot, though I like dragons a bit more than them – but they’re both rather high on my “I Like” list, if I ever had one.

2. My liking for music is still growing – mainly with the introduction to new bands via random links I get from friends and family. The latest ones happen to be Apocalyptica and Sonata Arctica, to name two.

3. I still haven’t drawn even a sloppy picture of Shi ‘kara yet – even though several people have asked for one.

4. I love art to the point that I’d give myself three separate art classes for a whole semester just to give myself something art-related to do and never have an excuse to not draw.

5. Sadly, instead of what is stated in #4, I have to settle for two art classes per semester – still means I have a lot of artwork to do!

6. I like swords.

7. For the sake of doing so, I went to my first day of school in Alex’s outfit again – same as last year, too. This time, though…I had hair gel but never used it. I also got up at 5am; this is unheard of from me in my entire school career.

8. I am still looking for people to be in my comic, which I have yet to make any sort of progress on in terms of plot or pages still. I am waiting until I have one or two more members of the party recruited and an “alternate” DM before I continue planning the plot. I also have to work on the profiles for... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/19830767/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/19830767/ Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:10:19 PDT
The Pain One Can Bear

I've come to terms with something, as well as an explanation and an understanding of it. I promised that I would share my problems and let you all help me with them, but most of the time I don't speak of my problems. The reason is that they're usually either petty or something I have to handle alone. But I've come to understand that I've taken that approach with any and all problems I have, and never talk about any of them, even though they're not petty and they're not personal; I will try to work on that and fix that problem, and keep my promise once more.

Ideas of A Soul Society

I've begun to realize that I may have become kind of...distant, in the past before I fell into darkness. This has been the words of one, but I want to know if this is true to all - if so, then I want to fix it, but know that I only intend to do things for the best of others, and only with the best of intentions.

The Healing Begins

I got into a fight with Scot "Welshdrag" Taylor last night, and I'm sure some of you know about him. He's the reason why I'm asking these questions, because that's how he saw me and I want to know if that's honestly how you all feel. But after he and I stopped being friends, I felt a burden lift from my shoulders, especially when I finished things calmly and asked him to learn to really know someone; weither he does, though, is up to him - plus, with his immature way of acting, I doubt he listened to my last words of wisdom to him. He claimed to not understand me, and part of the problem might be that he doesn't listen to one's heart and soul, only their mind.

Now, with that problem put behind me, I feel better and I've noticed that the grasp the darkness has on me has weakened - it's strength is waning, but it's persistant. I'm not giving up; I will recover, I promise.

A Reason To Look Ahead

With school approaching soon, I've been looking for ways to recover so I don't start school like this. With it fading quickly lately, I'm glad I'm making progress. I've been re-watching Bleach lately too, and it's been quite the inspiration to me, especially with the position I'm in. If everything keeps going the way it is, I should be back to normal in no time. ^.=.^

A Last Note...For Now

All I ask from you all is to keep being yourself, and do what you have to do to be yourself.

Hikari-tsuzuke yo ano hoshi no you ni.


Let's shine on like that star.
All of us.

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/19616014/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/19616014/ Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:21:00 PDT

Good News

I'm doing fine, nothing new's really happened except I've gotten Anubismon on my Digimon World: Dawn game, working on aquiring a lot of scan data on BlackWargreymon and Marine Angemon so I've got two more powerful Digimon to be in my party...though who I'll be replacing is a good question. Also, as of last night, I beat the final boss Eldrith the Betrayer on the Extreme difficulty of the first Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance game...cleared the hardest difficulty in about 8 hours within two days, with a fighter that went from level 21 to level 27 in that difficulty.

I officially have no life, according to Alerick. Yet another compliment, considering how I'm liking the comment of me being a dork by my aunt's standards...XD


Bad News

Sadly, though, I'm grounded - I'm on right now because I got permission to. Why am I grounded? By the lamest of reasons to date: not washing a few things of clothes. Bad grades, disobeying orders, not doing chores...I can understand that stuff - but LAUNDRY??? Meh...well, know that if you got Battlefield: Bad Company or something on 360 Live...I'm Desedro on Xbox Live now. Past that, not really much of a way to get a hold of me, sadly...


Realization

To close this notification, I figured out who was Player 1 in the weird Street Fighter match with YMCA playing at the same time - it's Naru Itimagi. In his Rogue D&D outfit.

The irony....oh, and the comic's coming along well - just need one or two more party members, the makeshift DM, and to finish the plot line out and then I'll be sure to get to work! I'll be working on getting back into drawing before school starts, so I'll have some artwork done and ready to present from these next few weeks to you guys for evaluation.

If anything I say makes no sense, know that it's 2:17am, and I'm on the computer with permission because I washed a pot that had supper in it...and I only got up from sleeping to get something.


Priorities. Need to work on them.

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/19409584/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/19409584/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:55:22 PDT


Sentry sappin' my spy!

That "spy" happens to be "spyware", and the sentry was really two - my uncle and my step-dad. THEY fixed this computer, so all's good. I'll be taking it easy, and hold off most computer activity, maybe be on for about half an hour or so for the next few days, and I won't be accepting links to ANYTHING for a week or so, even if I know it's safe. Paranoid? Have to be if you want to avoid being attacked by Naru's cheese-thirsty Venus fly-trap.

Yes, he made a Venus fly-trap eat only cheese. Don't ask, I'd rather try not to remember.


Games!

Well, I want to know who's got Xbox Live and who has Steam so I'll have someone to play game with eventually, after I deem it safe for myself to go back to normal reutines. Yes, misspelled, I know, but who cares? It's 3am, and I can't sleep - spelling is the least of my concern.

So, if you have either Xbox Live or Steam, let me know which you have and what games you have, and we'll see if we can negate some of Boredom's minions...yes, the lawn gnomes must be asimilated...we must smash the pumpkins and grow chairs!

..........erm.......too much Overlord, even though I just reciently started playing it. BACK TO THE DEPTHS OF OBLEEVION FOR ME! (Farla, thank you for corrupting my speech. Note, HUMBLE thank you...meaning I am glad. Gloy!)

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/19399611/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/19399611/ Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:49:45 PDT
Part of the reason's because it's summer.
The other part's because I have to keep my attention on some dishonest family members that have to stay here at my home until they can get back on their feet.


I haven't worked on any artwork, still don't have everything I need for the comic, and...well, inspiration for practically everything's out the window. I'm back now, and that's what matters - maybe I'll get around to grabbing out my flash drive and putting up the rest of my old work that I scanned before the school year ended.

Again, I'm sorry for being away for so long. I'm not asking for forgiveness, just for you guys to understand.


~Ruby and the Fragments



[Updating...
Access granted.]

Alright, turns out that part of my unhappiness was due to my brother being missing - missing for 3 hours and not a reason for why. He wasn't in the neighborhood, and even in a quiet and otherwise dull city, it's not safe. Turns out, he lied last night about the whole "star-gazing" thing, and I found out he's been sneaking out late at night past few nights to see his girlfriend (I'm the only one up late at night).

I told him it was ok, and that I wanted him to tell me when he was going to go see her...and he asked that I not tell our step-dad about this. He'll find out one way or another - I'm going to step up and do the right thing, as well as extract a little revenge for all the times he failed to do the same thing for me.

So, I'm happy and there's also some advice from Naru for everyone:


"When the milk is frozen, you thaw it with lemon juice and butter knives, then stir in a CPU and cover it with aluminum foil. Heat for 18 minutes, and remove microwave from the area, soaking it in the bathtub to help it absorb the dust for a better explosion when you set it on the burn pile. Also, for best results, toss an oil tanker on the fire - this may cause you to lose your lawn or your house, so do so with no caution to your neighbor's palm trees."

Yeah, makes no sense.
You see why I never quote him now.

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/18678418/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/18678418/ Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:44:57 PDT The End of One Thing...

Yeah, I'm out of school now, and it's summer vacation. I'm not sure how to feel about it, though...one thing's for sure - I still feel bad about not going to school for one day: it was the last day of school for one of my friends there on Monday, since she was moving further north of the state. I won't get to hear or see her much, but the fact that I said I'd be there...I feel like a big let-down. But all will be well, I hope.


...And The Beginning of Another

Just because it's summer vacation, doesn't mean I'm going to relax and do nothing but sleep and play games the whole time. I've got a lot planned, and I guess you could call it a kind of 'summer project' of sorts:

Artwork - I'm going to be working hard on this, since I've currently got 55 pages for the comic and another 150 or so other drawings to do. With about 2-1/2 months of time that's not interrupted with school, I should have plenty of time to get a lot of this done; my personal goal is to at least get half of it done within this time period.

Summer Job - I'm seeking a job for the summer to occupy my time, so that way I won't be lazy...plus, I'll be able to net some cash in the process. While it might not be much, still, money is money, and I could use some. My major goal here is to obtain a minimum of $80, in which $60 will be spent on a specific something.

Video Games - I'll have less time than I'd prefer with this, but with my summer schedual going to be how it is, I'll have to cut some time out of here...so less time for games.

Sleep - Since I got so little during the school year, I'm going to try and change that for the summer and get more sleep. It'll be good, and easier to do this once I get a job.


So, here's how it'll pan out:

Summer Job: 65%
Artwork: 10-15% (is tied with VGs)
Video Games: 5-10% (is tied with artwork)
Sleep: 15%

This seems to be a decient college/universary schedual, so it's good practice, and a good habbit to get into for now. Once school starts up again, however, I'll have to adjust as needed and keep the majority of this.


COMIC UPDATE

I'm putting it here, rather than updating the other one for now: I AM WILLING TO CREATE THE PROFILES MYSELF.

All that will be needed of you guys is that if you're ok, just tell me what character you want in the comic, I'll write out a profile based off what I can tell, and present it to you, the owner of the character, to see how accurate it is.

If I made any mistakes, I'll fix them and post it up in the journal with the others; if there are no mistakes, I'll post them up sooner than if I had to correct anything. Remember, I need the UTMOST OF HELP from you all, so help me out with the characters please - this is what I'm planning on doing over the summer, and spending most of that time for artwork doing.

This is the major part, if not the whole idea, to my 'summer project'.

This IS my summer project, and I need help from all of you.


The following characers are (there will be up to 7 of them)...

Alex Rictor - Lizardfolk - Paladin
Naru Itimagi - Weasel Anthro - Rogue (thief based)
Ruby/Almoraan - Red Dragon Whelp - Fighter
Miliki - Forest Elf - Druid (need checking on that)
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Also, need a Dungeon Master, and if one isn't selected to be one, then I'll go with the one I have in mind:

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]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/18582796/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/18582796/ Fri, 30 May 2008 19:29:24 PDT decided to tag me with and probably never let me know. >.=.< YOU NEED TO INFORM ME MORE OFTEN OF THESE THINGS! You don't, you get no muffin from me next time!

The rules are simple:

1. Post these rules.
2. Each person tagged must post 8 random facts about themselves.
3. Tags should write a journal/blog of these facts.
4. At the end of the post, tag 8 more persons (your friends, chums, pals, pet dog, etc.) here in dA. (add one more for extra if you want to)
5. Go to their page and leave a comment 'Lawl, you've been tagged.'
6. Failing to do this simple task will have a wrath of a mad in-house cyber ninja of doom.
7. There is no 7. It's a lie.


Well, here's goes nothing!

1) I have a staff that's really a branch from a very strong tree...supposedly indestructible right now, and I like to walk around a bit outside with it.

2) In human terms, I've noticed my views on nature and the world happen to fit that of a D&D druid, oddly enough...<.=.< I say Miliki had something to do with it.

3) When the weather is below 70*F, it's cold to me.

4) I consume a lot of sugar and caffine every day - I'll have at least 3 things of food that has sugar and at least 5 sodas a day to help with the sugar, but mainly for the caffine.

5) I'm a decient chef, even though I never cook.

6) I can't tell if a spegetti noodle is soggy or not...at least, on my own.

7) I have some REALLY bad grades in school - it's just that I lost my drive rather than just suck at school. I'm talented and I'm really good at it, but when I lose my drive, I just don't put forth any effort...and I tend to sleep more during the school day as a result of that.

8) Facts 4, 5, & 6 are all in place right now - I cooked spegetti noodles and helped make sausage spegetti for supper tonight, and I'm drinking another soda right now with my spegetti. I'd drink milk, but I don't think there's any left. ^.=.^;


I know I need to tag others, but if you want 'em, you can have 'em - I'm not afraid of the wrath of a mad in-house cyber ninja of doom. Can't be much worse than Naru, aye?

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/18513522/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/18513522/ Mon, 26 May 2008 15:40:30 PDT
Two Plus Two Equals Five

It turns out that I'll have to take at least one exam during all three school days that the exams are on...so yeah, I'm stuck losing a few days of my summer vacation. Drat.


Keep That Pebble Rolling!

I'm now playing on Steam and Xbox Live more...and of course, I'll play Brawl online too.

On Steam, expect me on the third-party mod, Zombie Panic: Source - you need any of the Half-Life games to get it (meaning HL, HL2, and the two Episodes...only need one, remember that). Aside from that, I might try to play some TF2. Look for 'Alex Rictor' in terms of my name; if that doesn't work, look for 'Almoraan'.

With Xbox Live, add Desedro to your friends list - it might be my brother's Live account, but it's the one I play on now. I'll play Gears of War, Mavel: Ultimate Alliance, Overlord, Lost Planet: Extreme Conditions, The Darkness, and Armored Core 4; if you have any of them, let me know when you're playing and I'll hop on it.

On Wi-Fi Wii, here's my code for Super Smash Bros. Brawl:

2535-3725-3706

On Pokemon Pearl...well, I'll update this when I check.


Onward, to battle! *face-plants*

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/18438755/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/18438755/ Wed, 21 May 2008 21:10:33 PDT
Omg.

Week!

Tomorrow (Thursday)
Take shower, spike hair.
Go to school, grow bored, do work, ect.
Get home, finish mowing (possibly), get ready for Alerick's graduation.
Go to his graduation, come home, repeat usual evening activities.

Friday
Normal day, might spike hair.
Find out what classes I'm DEFINATELY taking Semester Exams in.
Enjoy last bits of time with aunt and uncle from Chicago before they leave on Sunday.

Weekend
Spend little time sleeping, much time with aunt and uncle; after they leave, I'm sleeping probably...if I can.

Next Week
Prepare for the infamous "Dead Week"...oh, I have Monday off, so it's not so dead. Monday's probably going to be spent sleeping, too. XD


Other Things

Saw Iron Man.
You must watch.
If you have, watch it again.
If you have, repeat the last command in this command prompt.

Around midnight, hit Start->U->U and go to bed.
Or do that command at 4am. Your choice.
End of line.

I plan on playing the DMC4 demo...and, of course, get through Victory Road sometime. Find some more songs, prepare for a busy summer filled with much work.

AND SOMEONE EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT PRINTS ARE, PLEASE!


Ruby, over and out. *proceeds to chase tail*

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/18297459/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/18297459/ Mon, 12 May 2008 21:53:11 PDT FLARGLEWARK!!!
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It's true. 11:45pm as of typing this sentence, and I'm supposed to be getting a shower and heading to bed. Woo!...ugh. <.=.< Stupid school.

Home Improvement?

Tore up the carpet in the hallway, going to have hardwood flooring placed down there tomorrow. Next will be my step-dad's room...and eventually my own room. T.=.T I DON'T WANT TO LOSE MY CARPET! Aw well...so yeah, posting up the scanned artwork's going to be a bit slow for now. I'll keep you all updated on how the home renovation's going.


Something To Say To Waste More Time

For those of ye who know of my famous weapon, the Frying Pan of Pwnage +8...I have a new weapon to add to it, also used in terms of food.

The Spork of Fireball +12, inspired by a spoon, fork, Alchemy, and my liking of fire. And the Capsule Game at the Legendz Forum, of course. So fear me and my slight introduction into randomized D&D utential weapondry...for I shall one day defeat an entire nation during a D&D campaign using a spatula...one day...


Well, that's all...just wanted to let you all know about the home renovation. 11:50pm at the typing of this sentence. Woot, spent 5 minutes doing yet another productive thing!

I feel happy now. *dances to Caramelldansen (Speedycake Remix)*
Happy happy, joy joy! *runs in circles*

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...this time, as last time, taken from ^.=.^ The tags go to whoever wants them, as usual.


RULES
1. Choose a few of your own characters. Five at the most.
2. Make them answer the following questions.
3. Tag three other people.

I'll choose:
Ruby
Drago
Naru
Ryan
Alex

How old are you?
Ruby: Over 2 millennia old, hands down.
Drago: 18, though I look like I’m in my 20’s…or so I’ve been told.
Naru: 16, and proud of it!!
Ryan: 17…*looks at Naru* Naru’s a year younger than me, Drago’s a year older.
Alex: Technically, I’m 30…Actually, I’m about 23.

What's your height?
Ruby: That all depends on my Form, really.
Drago: 6’8”
Naru: 5’8”, same as Ryan!
Ryan: …I’m fully capable of speaking…
Alex: 6’4”

Do you have any bad habits?
Ruby: I like swords. And shiny things. And chocolate!!!
Drago: …I’m a stickler about books, and I can’t help but collect and preserve them.
Naru: I HAS NO BAD HOBBITS!!!
Alex: *looks at Naru* ….His is with the indescribable lust to control the world with a game controller. He’s also a hardcore gamer and spends most of his free time playing games. For me…well, I miss my love. And I’m a lone wolf, so I’m not exactly social.
Ryan: Um…I’m a very huggy person? And I blame it on Ruby, at that?

Are you a virgin?
Ruby: Yup!.......I think.
Drago: ……No comment.
Naru: WE’S CANNOT REMEMBER!!! *starts running around and bouncing around to Caramelldansen – Speedycake Remix*
Alex: Frankly, it’s because of that idiot. The answer for us all is yes, because we’re always too busy either being insane in Ruby and Naru’s terms or being busy researching artifacts like me and Drago.
Ryan: I’m also a virgin…and I want to smack Naru now. I should grab a chair…
Drago: No. You heard what Ahgjan said, no more smacking Naru.
Ryan: WHAT’S YOU’RE EXCUSE, HUH????
Drago: ……No comment.
Ruby: Drago’s usually like that.

Do you have any kids?
Ruby: Nope, though I might look at my family as my children in an odd light sometimes. But in actuality, no.
Drago: Same with Ruby.
Naru: I HAS NO KIDS!!!! I WANT THE WORLD FOR MYSELF!!!!!
Ryan: …….I have no kids also.
Alex: Same…

What’s your eye color?
Ruby: Green!
Drago: Green…
Naru: GOLDED YELLOW, LIKE T3H UB3R HARVEST MOON!!!
Ryan: Blue, but they shift to green at times.
Alex: Blue.

Are you in school?
Ruby: Yeah…
Drago: We are.
Naru: I NEED NO SCHOOL!!!! THE INTERWEBS IS MY PLAYGROUND!!! ALL FEAR MY HAXZORS!!!!
Ryan: We go to school. Naru does too, he just doesn’t want to admit it…it’s an ego thing for him.
Naru: I HAVE NO EGGO!!!!
Alex: I’ve already been to school before, but I’m back in school to finish, more or less.

Favorite color(s)?
Ruby: ALL OF THEM!!!
Drago: *looks at Ruby, then shrugs* Green and red.
Naru: GOLD! BLUE! BLACK! RED AND ORANGE FOR EXPLOSION PERPOSES!!
Ryan: Same with Ruby, just no pink.
Alex: ……Red, white, blue, green…

What's your favorite food?
Ruby: I personally like meat of all kinds and love chocolate, but I’ll eat anything that’s edible!
Drago: Indeed…he’s far from picky. If it has a good taste, he’ll eat it. Me…chicken or a salad.
Naru: I NEED NO FOODSTUFF TO SURVIVE!!! But I personally love chocolate.
Ryan: Which is why we keep it and all other forms of sugar away from you – you of all entities DON’T need it! Me? Meat or chocolate…and plenty of fruits and vegetables. I’m not exactly picky.
Alex: Food…lain and simple.
Ryan: *looks at Alex* Dude…why you of all of us to be blunt with a question like that? NARU was more in-depth with his answer than you!
Alex: …

What’s your favorite ice cream flavor?
Ruby: CHOCOLATE!
Naru: CHOCOLATE!!
Ryan: CHOCOLATE!!!
Alex: …Chocolate, I guess.
Drago: ……Vanilla.
Ruby, Naru, & Ryan: Do WHAT?!?!?!?!?!? *all three look at Drago like he’s crazy*

Have you killed anyone?
Ruby: Yup!
Drago: Only demons and those who posed a threat to the ones I hang out with all the time.
Naru: I SLAY ALL!!!!! MWUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAA!!!
Ryan: I’m REALLY going to hit him…and you won’t stop me Drago!
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...Or, at least, that's what Naru said before he got an iron pole to the back of the head because he didn't duck while on the top of a train. Stupid idiot...

Anyways, on to the point of this. I'm in alternative school for 2 more days (meaning Tuesday and Wendsday, I had the first day today), and I'm going to see if I can LEGALLY draw after I do all my work and show proof that I did it all. If I can't legally draw in there, I'll just do it from time to time. XD I'M GONNA DRAW, DANG IT! So much free time, so little to occupy it with...>.=.<

So, this is to list what I'm working on in terms of artwork this week, and more or less what I'll be uploading in terms of recient artwork.


[Comic] Blank - 100%
[Concept Art] Naru the Rogue - ~23%
[Concept Art] Ruby the Fighter - 0%
[Gift Art] P38 Lightning - 0% (for Comp. Engineering teacher)
[Gift Art] Green Dragon - 100% (for assistant principle at school)
[Gift Art] ???? - 0% (for principle at school)
[Gift Art] ???? - 0% (for Rah)
[Gift Art] ???? - 0% (for Zee)
[Gift Art] ???? - 0% (for GrineX)
[Coloring] [link] - 43% (for GrineX - said I'd do it, and I will)
[Coloring] Alex Rictor - 75% (lineart by Miliki)
[Request] Shiron Windragon - 0% (for Twine at the Legendz Forums)
[Request] Ranshiin Windragon - 0% (for Twine at the Legendz Forums)
[Request] Shi 'kara {Legendz Version} - 0% (for Twine at the Legendz Forums)
[Present] ???? - 0% (for Miliki's 18th birthday - happy birthday!!!)

If I forgot to add a gift art I'm doing for you, please let me know!! I hate forgetting who I'm doing gift art for and stuff because I fail at writting it down!!! Past that, though, unless I forgot some stuff...I'll do some more scanning Thursday and/or Friday, depending on how I'm getting home after school on those two days.

[Notice: Due to school, family from Illinois coming down, and somewhat re-modeling my home a bit, I haven't worked on any artwork. Better yet, I haven't even TOUCHED it. I'm sorry, but I should hopefully get around to uploading artwork I scanned LAST week up sometime this weekend. Sorry for all the inconvenience.]

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...with some AWESOMSAUCE!!! I have found a temporary way to get my hand-drawn artwork up here! It will last until the end of the year, but that's ok - I should be able to scan about 5-8 things per day and get it all up here within a week or so at that rate.

...That's all there is to it. No big journal, just a notification to all that I'm about to start a massive uploading of my hand-drawn artwork. Just know that ONLY TWO in the small surge in a moment is recient; all the others are from 1+ years ago. I'm sure you can all tell which one the recient one is (if you can't, look at the signature on them. If you don't know Roman numerals, then I don't know what to say other than tell you that I'll teach you if you want to learn).

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]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/18042458/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/18042458/ Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:31:37 PDT I am the one you fear, yet I am the one you love.
I am the one who kills, yet I am the one who saves.
I am the one who hurts, yet I am the one who helps.
I am the Darkness, yet I am the Light.
I am Eternal...

This is for my comic series, DD&D. I need help on finding a suitable title, so here's what I have so far:

-Dungeons, Dragons & Dorks (supplied by Alerick)

This will update as I aquire more, eventually leading to a poll on what it should be.

The characters are as follows:

Name: Naru Itimagi
Race: Weasel Humanoid
Class: Rogue
Discription: The worse possible thief and rogue to ever exist, he seeks treasure, wealth, and experience at the expense of leaving himself exposed to enemies. As some say, he's better used as cannon fodder for large enemy forces, as just saying "there's a shiny gem across that batch of enemies" is enough to get him running towards them. Oddly enough, he tends to die less than many think he should (as much to Alex's displeasment), and somehow manages to turn the tide of a battle from as little as a spitball to as much as a hellfire missle that somehow gets in the campaign.

Name: Ruby/Almoraan
Race: Red Dragon
Class: Fighter
Discription: This 1'8" tall bipedal dragon whelp is far from what many would claim to be an 'adventurer', but he's in this party for whatever reason. He claims it's for food and fresh air, others claim it's for increasing a hoard that he secretly doesn't have - Alex says it's only because he asked the dragon to smack Naru for him. Whatever the small dragon's reason, he's a valuable ally and is highly skilled in all forms of weapons, from gothic axes to longswords to trees to even Naru himself. Ruby's method of fighting is 'grab something nearby and flail it around - you'll hit something or someone eventually!' He's usually on the front lines, but behind Naru because he likes to use Naru as a secondary weapon should all else fail - which turns the idiot more into a primary weapon than secondary, also functioning as an effective shield. He's also slightly skilled in magic, though tending to blow everything up in front of him than anything else by accident; he's also slightly skilled in alchemy, but no one trusts the potions he brews (they always turn into an odd color, usually black or brown).

Name: Alex Rictor
Race: Lizardfolk
Class: Paladin
Discription: While he's a paladin, he's far from being the noble one - he cares little about what goes on around him, from enemies to environmental hazzards to his own teammates. When he DOES have to do something, however, he tends to do it with great effeciency, usually asking why he was asked to do something so simple to begin with. In battle, he's possibly the best combatant in the party and doesn't do things as half-hazzard as Naru (who he'd smack, but it's against his vows as a paladin) or as complex as Ruby (who makes highly-detailed battle plans that go wrong 5 seconds later) - he lets his sword do the talking. He's the secondary healer of the party, leaving the healing for anyone who's nearby to do it for him, usually paying the passer-by for their efforts and services. Why he doesn't do the healing is still a mystery, but like stated before - he doesn't really give a hoot about the world around him. Why he's in the party to begin with is more of an issue than it is for Ruby.


I'm looking for people who're willing to have themselves as characters in this series, so if you're a D&Der (or not) and you want part in this, leave a comment with some details for those of you who don't play D&D (if you do, just use your character and use the v3.5 rules to make your class and race, then throw in your own detailed discription). I'm hoping to make it big and span it at least a year - plus, this will be something done weekly, if not every other day. Updated at the same rate, however, is a different story, with school ending soon.

That's all, and I look forward to future posts and characters here! ^.=.^

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]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/17945330/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/17945330/ Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:31:48 PDT I am the one you fear, yet I am the one you love.
I am the one who kills, yet I am the one who saves.
I am the one who hurts, yet I am the one who helps.
I am the Darkness, yet I am the Light.
I am Eternal...

Yep, I updated it with one new character entry and organizing the characters a bit. So here's the deal: I need help coming up with suitable names for a lot of these characters, and that means I need the help from you guys. The sooner I can get some of these names, the sooner I can be better-prepared for future chapters to the story, in which I'm about to start on Chapter 02 sometime within the next few weeks.

Also, there are a few of you who I have my eye on in terms of asking a certain question...if I note you, you're one of them. Please answer honestly and from there, who knows?...the outcome lies with you.


On a different note, if I seem a bit...darker than usual in terms of my attitude or mood, don't mind it a lot. I'm still me, but I've been overcome by some of my inner darkness, and I'm letting it run it's course. *hugs all of you* Don't try to chase it away, it's been known to be persistant - let it run it's course, and I'll be back to normal in a week or so...maybe.

Who knows? Maybe it'll decide to hang around and just accompany me for the most part instead of taking over in my stead. *shrugs* Just depends on how Time goes, you know?...

*insert Time Skipper here*


Alright, here we are...April 26th, at the end of the second week of my darkness. It's gone, for the most part, but there's something different that's come afoot than I had planned. The Shadow Tiamat, one of my inner demons who has been watching over me during these weeks of darkness is deciding that he'll stick around rather than retreat.

Therefore, he'll still watch over me, but with the guardian spirit of Light that watches over me by his side. So I'm back to normal again, but with a slightly darker and serious attitude to boot when times call for either or both of them. Also, I'm in a highly drawing mood, so I should be doing some more work, along with finding out how to scan all my drawings so far so I can get them up!

One last note: I'm starting a comic series (somewhat like nuklearpower.com or vgcats.com and slightly like Ravenholm comics from before) based off D&D, titled DD&D (Dungeons, Dragons & Dorks - of course, that title is a sample, I'm still trying to find a fitting title for it).


It'll be consisting of different campaigns and play out like a regular D&D game, but with the outcome and the end of the campaign coming in odd and sometimes insane ways. *insert stupid taunt killing Drow King from 8BT here* I'll be making a new journal so I can stop filling up this one that'll list the current characters, as well as another journal sometime tomorrow (perhaps) that'll be a tag I took from

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]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/17271080/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/17271080/ Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:59:45 PDT I am the one you fear, yet I am the one you love.
I am the one who kills, yet I am the one who saves.
I am the one who hurts, yet I am the one who helps.
I am the Darkness, yet I am the Light.
I am Eternal...

...when you wake up the next morning and realize you're the only one home on a school day, and it's 9:45am. ^.=.^; That's what happened to me today, hence why this journal entry is coming up at an odd time. I'll make this as the weekly journal from last week, ect.

World News

Nothing new to report, except that there's a real-life Death Star laser that's threatening the Earth. Here's proof that we may be doomed eventually. Enjoy!

Lord of the Lawn...Mower

It snowed twice last week. Rained heavily on Monday. No clean-up last Saturday. And I've been drinking a lot of tea since Thursday. XD

VG Is Bliss In Times of Boredom!

Good news: Brawl is out, and we're having a Brawl party at my house March 22nd.
Bad news: My 360 died. =/ So no Xbox Live for a while, sadly.
Other good news: My brother and I are playing FF4, which was originally released as FF2 here in the States, together. I IS A DRAGOON!

Musical Cans

Much Legendz stuff going on lately. I'm back into my Legendz crazy!!! Woot!!! *dances*

Artastic!

Being in a Legendz mood, I'm going to draw something Legendz-related this week. I'll also do that DMC drawing I never did...and I've got a commision for to do as well. So, DMC and Legendz drawing at school, commision here at home.

Should work out...I hope.

Useless Tidbit of Ending Info!

I haven't played Morrowind in about a week. Wow...I still have the strategy guide to it and the two expansions in my room, though!

Also, it seems that the link to the story isn't working...so until I can get the situation fixed, here's the [link]

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/17148813/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/17148813/ Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:29:37 PST I am the one you fear, yet I am the one you love.
I am the one who kills, yet I am the one who saves.
I am the one who hurts, yet I am the one who helps.
I am the Darkness, yet I am the Light.
I am Eternal...

I can't help but like the animated series of Devil May Cry. ^.=.^ Aside from the fights being awesome, they have a good story to each one of them and that's what also contributes to it being awesome. As usual, the music is perfect. Well, on to the updates!

World News

Prince Harry returns home. The world is still in termoil. And here I sit writing this journal update.

I help make the world go round. XD I don't watch the news, so I rely on Yahoo News occasionally for updates, in which those aren't often. Woo-hoo!

Lord of the Lawn...Mower

Clean-Up event next Saturday, not sure if it's at the park or at the school.
Brawl Party at my house on the 22nd, I think, I'll have to check.

Anime Convention May 24th at Springdale, Arkansas. One-day event, all those who can go, go as a minimum of yourself. Trust me, it works: I saw a guy dressed up as a bum and thought he was cosplaying as a character from an anime I hadn't seen. XD

VG Is Bliss In Times of Boredom!

Morrowind. Playing with mods. End of line.

Oh, and a little bit of AC4 and a bit of gaming on Steam here and there, too.

Musical Cans

I'm going to get some DMC music, so if anyone around here has a jackpot-load of 'em, lemme know. I'd like to get some from you.

Artastic!

Still having the contest, commision is still open (just tell me details, I'll update the journal entry dedicated to that in a moment), and I'm in a Devil May Cry mood so I think I'll try to spend some time this week drawing Dante...maybe Vergil, I dunno. Just something from DMC, at the least.

Useless Tidbit of Ending Info!

I want Dante's Rebellion sword.

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/17047459/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/17047459/ Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:39:54 PST I am the one you fear, yet I am the one you love.
I am the one who kills, yet I am the one who saves.
I am the one who hurts, yet I am the one who helps.
I am the Darkness, yet I am the Light.
I am Eternal...

Ok, this is going to be one of the SHORTEST ENTRIES EVER. Don't expect me to make a habit of these, though. Too little information.

As you all know, I like doing gift art for those who ask me to do them one. Well, since I'm starting to seek a greater urge to motivate myself, I'm doing two things: setting up a contest and opening up a commisions list.

Contest

The contest is based on the topic of insanity. I'm looking for your own character and me in either Whelp, Feral, or Adult forms (that choice is yours). It's a case that I'm wanting to see how you all see Ruby and your character(s) when insanity rules the situation at hand. I ask that it's kept as non-adult, so basically in terms with the DA rules.

Past that, the only rules is that you follow the guidelines I set (though you can bend them, as I'm pretty lenient on rules - I tend to bend them myself anyways) and try to meet the deadline, which I'm setting at May 20th. That way, I can have a day or two to judge the winners and still be able to get ready for the anime convention on the 24th. Prizes are still to be worked out, as I have yet to aquire my job yet, and there's some things I need to work out to make sure I can keep it.

Commisions

Since I'm short on cash, and I'm seeking to make myself stop being lazy and work on my skills, I'm setting up a commisions list. I'm not much of a stickler with prices, so you can gawk at the insane low prices...Sheesh, I flip out when I find a nickle, sheesh.

Line art (pencil) - $0.75
Line art (inked) - $1.25
Sketch (like of a certain character, not neccisarily yours) - $1.00
Digital (openCanvas or PaintShop Pro 8) - $1.50

Additionals:
Color (not required, only if wanted) - free, unless high amounts of detail with color are required; discuss it with me first to figure out a price
Details (i.e. lighting, shading, specific details like the scales on a snake, ect.) - debateable, varies with drawing; discuss it with me first to figure out a price

Since this is the first time I'm doing commisions, it's a case that I'm not exactly as experienced at setting them up correctly, but I think I got them down right. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Please note that I accept cash only. I cannot accept things like PayPal, due to the fact that I don't have one.

I hope you all understand...>.=.> It's bad enough that my step-dad would probably object to me doing the commisions thing to begin with.

[EDIT: Since my first commision is still having all the details hammered down, I'll put it this way. If you have a commision you'd like me to do, I could use the following information:

Character Name
Prefered Method of Drawing (Traditional or Digital; if by Digital, choose between openCanvas, MSPaint, or PaintShop Pro 8)
Details of the character (scales, fur, lighting, shadowing, ect.)
A possible link to the character {optional}
Any other details you'd like thrown in (backgrounds, ect.) {optional/negotionable}
Prefered price and option of prints or not

Yes, I'm letting you, the asker of the commision, set the price. If need be, I'll just set it based off the list of prices I set up, but you're free to change it as you want. As for prints, I have no idea about those, so could someone help me out with learning about them?]

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/16951131/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/16951131/ Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:22:14 PST I am the one you fear, yet I am the one you love.
I am the one who kills, yet I am the one who saves.
I am the one who hurts, yet I am the one who helps.
I am the Darkness, yet I am the Light.
I am Eternal...

Well, it's currently Monday evening and I've got school in the morning. My weekend is at an end, and though I said I'd have this up on Saturday, don't sue me because I've been "busy", alright? Let's get this going so you guys can get back to whatever you all were doing...because I'm bored after I do this. XD

World News

Well, the elections are firing up big time, and word is that there was a school shooting at a university in Illinois. More problems at home than abroad on the news these days...seems the country's falling into chaos. Great, another problem for me. XD

Lord of the Lawn...Mower

I had a community service thing to do on Saturday. It was canceled because of rain. Great...today's President's Day and I was supposed to be playing DoD: Source all day. I failed at that, but I don't feel bad.

A few friends from school have been over all day, and one of them spent the night last night. Woo!

VG Are Bliss In Times of Boredom!

We bought Armored Core 4 and The Darkness for the 360 over the weekend. I have my own AC on my brother's file (love it, dispite the fact that I need to make it turn around faster) and he's got several himself. As for The Darkness, I'm pretty far for playing less than 12 hours or so, if around that much. Just got back from the Otherworld after obtaining the Darkness Guns, which are amazing. For now, I've got some side missions to do, and I'm going to handle them and aim for a few achievements along the way.

Past that, we bought Saw 4, but I haven't watched it yet. I also want to buy Half-Life...but we'll have to wait on that. <.=.<

Musical Cans

Well, I've gotten two songs from my girlfriend, Laya. ^.=.^ Meh gods she's.....she's...... She's crazy like me. XD Past that, I've been trying to obtain 'Ballroom Blitz' by Sweet and this awesome song from Armored Core 4...but those have come up negative for now. I'm hoping to change that soon.

Artastic!

Well, I've got a bit of a list this week to do...mainly the same one from last week, so let's get it posted up. I've got 2 open spots for requests, so if you want one done, let me know.

[] Ryuk from Death Note
[] Alkazi the Ryuman
[] 's dragon, Sophia
[] drawing of Alex (waiting on a tutorial from Miliki first)
[] something for a certain someone...
[] Halo: Combat Involved 1
[] Nagafy Your Character - Ryan
[]
[]

Useless Tidbit of Ending Info!

I've learned that water and this Bacon & Cheddar chip dip stuff...horrible when put together. I'm busy cooking some chicken pot pies in the oven......

And, in case no one knew, I'm double-jointed in my left shoulder. XD None of it really goes together, but hey, that's how I roll, yah?


Oh, and before I forget, I am still thanking you, for the 3-month subscription!!!! THANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOUTHANKYOU!!!!! What's crazy is that I didn't know about it until I checked my e-mails. XD

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Calling All Mod Seekers!

Anyone who has or still does play Morrowind and did/does so with mods, could you tell me what mods you personally like and where I might find them? I'm looking for something to do for a while to help take up time, as well as find some inspriation for other art projects.

Anyone Good At Character Modeling?

I'm wanting to start my Morrowind game with a custom character that directly reflects the Fragment, Ryan. If anyone's good at making custom character models, I'd like to talk to you over note over the topic. Also, if someone could make a few custom items, I'd like to talk to them too. I have the Construction Kit, but I don't know how to use it and no one at school's willing to lend a hand.

Hope this is, after all, short and that it's to the point. Now, I've got a clean-up thing to do in a few hours for community service, so when I get back I'll be checking for any replies. I'll also make a few more checks throughout the 3-day weekend.

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1. 2 names you go by.
1) Ruby
2) Ryan


2. Three Things You Are Wearing Right Now:
1) tennis shoes (haven’t bothered to take them off yet)
2) one of my Dragonforce t-shirts
3) plaid sweatpants (I felt like it)

You must answer every question TRUTHFULLY!!


1. Are you currently in a relationship?
Yes

2.have you ever been given a rose ?
No, not that I can recall…

3. what is your all time romance movie?
Phantom of the Opera or Titanic or maybe The Brothers Grimm…the last one of the three I liked more. I didn’t really watch Phantom, and Titanic was more drama than anything…but still a good movie.

4. Have you ever been in love?
Yes

5. Do you believe that everyone has a soul-mate?
Yes

6. Whats your current problem?
School and time. I never have enough time to do the things I want to, and school takes up a lot of it. Most of the time I’m awake is spent at school…

7. Have you ever had your heart broken?
Kind of.

8.Your thoughts of online or long distance relationships?
I don’t have a whole lot of faith in some things; this is not one of them. I have faith in this just as I have faith in other things. I feel it’s completely possible, and that it could work out at times. It’s like relationships that are the opposite of this: it’s a game of chance, luck, and common sense.

9.Have you ever seen a friend as more than a friend?
Yeah, it’s called seeing ‘em as family. You all know who you are. As for in terms of having a girlfriend…well, right now, I guess you could say that. Isn’t that how it starts off in the first place, being friends?

11.How many kids do you want to have?
Two or three, depends on how many my girlfriend would want when we get married one day.

12.What is/are your favorite color(s)?
Red (and all shades of it), Blue, Green, Black, Orange……heck, all of them except Pink.

13. Do you believe you truly only love once?
No

14. have you ever found it hard to tell some one you like them?
For me, my first girlfriend was a kind, caring girl who was as random and crazy as I was, and we had several classes together. I had a hard time admitting my feelings for her, but after a few months I did…and it turned out she was already taken. Same thing happened for my current girlfriend, Laya; it wasn’t until her mom said that the two of them should fly over here and have us two meet in person that we both admitted our feelings for each other. I’m shy over those feelings, yet I don’t know why…

15.Imagine you're 40 & your partner just died, would you get re-married?
My love is dedicated to the one who will stand by my side their whole life just as I will stand by theirs. The chances of me getting re-married aren’t very likely at that point, but I hope something like this never comes to pass.

16.At what age did you start noticing the opposite sex?
Eh…I dunno, probably around the time I started hanging out with Stormie and the others…they’re mainly girls, and they tend to talk about things I wish I didn’t know so much about. XD Sadly, when the conversation is about yaoi about 60% of the time…>.=.> Yeah.

17.What song do you want played at your wedding?
Either “My Heart” by Paramore or “For You I Will” by Teddy Geiger. Just so you all know, they’re both songs Laya likes and sent me.

18. Do you like anyone?
In terms of love love? Laya; if in terms of love as in family or friends kind of love (also known as caring for others), then that’s a high number and a definite yes.

Now post this as "18 love questions".

Taggage! Let's see who to tag!

Take it if you want it. XD

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Aside from that, I checked my grades earlier today, and I have an outrageous grade in my World History class. The grade? A big 174%

The reason is because my teacher messed up and put down on my last test that I got 590 out of 100 instead of a 59 out of 100. I'm going to run this as long as I can and see if it stays long enough to be printed on my 3rd nine weeks report card. Which is only a few more weeks, anyways.

Somehow, I managed to do very well... ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/16797167/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/16797167/ Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:48:27 PST
We're Live In 5...4...3...

For those of you with Xbox Live, this is the format I request, using myself as the example (don't worry, it's accurate because I play my 360 when my step-dad doesn't XD):

Gamertag (Self-explanitory, this is your gamertag that people identify you with.)
Play Style (This is to lable, more or less, your method of playing games - are you a hardcore gamer [if this is you, put "Hardcore" down], play for casual or relaxation time[same as above, put "Casual" if this fits you], juggle gaming with other things periodically [put "Juggler" if this is you], or balance your time out [put "Balanced" if this is you]. Please note that I'd prefer you to pick only one, even if more than one fit you well. I'm picking one when "Hardcore", "Casual", and "Balanced" all fit me.)
Games (This is self-explanitory; list the Live games you find yourself playing regularly {or a case that you could start playing again for Live reasons} and put them here - you can, if you desire, to put down the genre of games you like to play the most, so it can help out at times.)

So, here's an example using my information.

Gamertag: STOREDINTHEDARK
Play Style: Casual
Games: Call of Duty 4, Overlord, Guitar Hero 3, Rock Band, Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, Marvel Ultimate Alliance

So, there you have it...fire away, lieutenants!!!!

Trains Moved By Steam Engines...

The set-up is similar to the Live one, but it's different in it's own right.

Username (This is the name you set as your Steam ID name. Be sure to type it in correctly, and if you get more than one result, talk to the person you're looking for or try to get more specifics to their name; whatever works, go for it.)
Game Mood (This is to list how you play your games while on Steam; similar to the Play Style above, but different because PS is for gaming styles, this is how you actually play on the servers . The choices fall under these: Dedicated {you play when you get free time and you REALLY get into the game}, HAX {you love using hacks and cheats, when you can}, Rambo {one-man army with a liking for large guns, large exlposions, and many bullets; the definition of the term 'spray-n'-pray'}, Sharpshooter {love to use the ARs and SRs, and quite skilled with them all}, Mascot {cheer the team on and beat up the other guys at the same time}, and CHAVACHAVACHAVA {ment as a shot towards , but it's for anyone who plays by caffine rather than by ear}.)
Games (List the Steam games you play often, or better yet, still play or willing to pick back up again.)

Here's the layout of the Moods:
[TEAM] - Dedicated & Mascot
[SOLO] - HAX & Rambo
[TEAM/SOLO] - Sharpshooter & CHAVACHAVACHAVA

Again, I'll use myself as the example.

Username: Alex Rictor
Game Mood: Sharpshooter
Games: Counter-Strike: Source, Day of Defeat: Source, Half-Life: Deathmatch


Insert V's Quote on Ideals Here

Well, this is the main point of this entry: video game ideas. So, I'll just cut this part short and get right to work.

1. [I'm still writing it...gotta work on Chapter 02.]
2. Book of Shadows [This is with Kata, should I get his permission.]
3. Angel Wings (request by )
4. Dragonheart (request by Icedrake)
5. [idea by Icedrake, we're still talking over the details]
6. {empty}
7. {empty}
8. {empty}
9. {empty}
10. {empty}

This is where you guys come in - I'm looking for people who are willing to join and help us make these games, as well as some ideas to keep the whole thing moving. While I'm still in high school and the company isn't even made yet, knowing who all will join and what all projects we have ahead of time allows us to get to work as soon as we can. This is a passion I've had for the longest time, and I don't want it to go under because of lack of ideas.


[EDIT: It seems that, after doing a searc... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/16696697/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/16696697/ Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:06:55 PST
World News

As usual, I don't keep up with the news. BUT, I do know this much: Ms. Spears is still trying to get her kids back, election time is drawing near, and Naru's still modifying his Gravity Gun. This is the eigth time total so far, and I think he should give it a rest for now. This is the fifth day he's been working on the thing, I think...if not the seventh or eigth. I can't remember, it's just been too long for his own good.

Lord of the Lawn...Mower

Well, the Career Center Clean-up community service thing last weekend was a flop. And we decided not to hold it today. We're still trying to plan out the club paintball day, and my brother's paintball party might be in a few weeks. We shall see. Past that, I made a B on a test in my World History and jumped my grade in there from a 58% to a 65%!! Woot!

To top it off, there's this one student I'm always competing against...98% of the time, he makes a better grade on the chapter tests in our Computer Engineering II class. This time, I did better than him. By a whole letter grade!!! The chapter topic? Help Desk. XD

I'm also $1,030 away from getting the bass guitar I want on Rock Band. I'm so close...>.=.< It's like the game is taunting me. But I've faced worse: it's called having 1 EXP to go until the next level. GOD, I HATE THAT.

VG Is Bliss In Times of Boredom!

I got the first Legend of Zelda emulator for my computer (pictures of my computer ARE up, just so you guys know), and I've only been able to find one dungeon and clear it. I've died probably close to 30 times already, and I only played for about an hour. XD Clearly I need help. I plan on using a speed run on YouTube as a guide of sorts to help scout out what dungeons are where and which ones I should go for.

Past that, I've only played Rock Band. Close to obtaining my desired bass....*shrugs* Aw well. Also played some Day of Defeat: Source at the club meeting yesterday. I kept killing teammates with my grenades...the game's physics engine is WAY different than that of Counter-Strike's. *shrugs again* I'll have to work at it, I guess. Not all games have the same grenade throwing physics at work.

Musical Cans

It's a case that I added some songs to my MP3 player and I've been listening to them so far this week. Chances are, I might get a few more songs off Limewire soon, but I'm not sure. Depends on if I can remember what songs I want to get off it. XD

Artastic!

Well, last week's AWC was fun, got me back into the mood to draw. I don't think I'll be participating in too many of them, but I will be working on my other artwork and seek to at least START on my Fragment Profiles pictures. x.=.x It'll only get bigger in time, so might as well handle it now, even if it's intimidating.

Aside from that, I've put up the pictures of my computer that I got as a Christmas present from my school club. Also, I'll be sure to put up a picture of something I did for Aledon Rex last school year. It was for Drawing I class, and it's the first in my Graphite Art series.

For the sake of the Graphite Art series, they're all done by pencil and not colored. There was something else about it that I forgot about...something about it being called something but pencil lead not being made of it....... I can't remember, I'll be sure to edit this once I find out what I'm rambling about. ^.=.^;

Useless Tidbit of Ending Info!

It's a Saturday. Tomorrow's Sunday. This only means one thing...

If you have Yahoo Messenger or MSN Messenger, I'll be on late tonight, probably around midnight-2AM Sunday morning CST. If you want, just go ahead and add me, but be sure to let me know who it is, ok? It'll save us both time because it keeps me from having to ask and you from having to answer.

Now, I'm off to make my pizza and get another glass of cranberry juice!!!

Oh!!! For those of you who know of Sosa a.k.a. Red Mage over at the 8-Bit Theater, located at [link] has gotten his collum up again, so if you have any nerdy questions for him (D&D or anything in general), fire him an e-mail and you might get it up on the collum for the world to read. He'll reply to the e-mail weither he puts it on the collum, so don't worry.

Just...no woodchuck chuck questions, ok? He hates those with a firey passion. And don't ask to have them pu... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/16618553/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/16618553/ Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:01:37 PST
So, I feel it neccisary to let this be known to you all, so all of you who I call friend and family know what I haven't said all this time.

In terms of suicide, the journal entry was "if a friend told you they were going to commit suicide, what would you do?"; my response was simple - intervine. I'm one to act before thinking, because I think with my heart rather than my head 90% of the time. But there's several things on the subject of suicide I have a good deal of knowledge in.

First off, I know this will be shocking to those who I never told this, but about four years ago, I nearly ended my life. I was in a state of depression that I felt death would end it all. I saw no light at the end of the tunnel. No hope of a future. I saw that my only existance was to suffer the entire time and be an example for others. I nearly ended my own life in my own room without my family knowing about it.

I pulled out right before I did it. Call it common sense kicking in, I see it as a case that someone or something pulled me away from the blade of my sword and showed me why I had been going through what I had been going through. I was shown why I existed, who I really was, as well as my perpose in life. Not to suffer eternaly, but to aid those who had lost their hope. That was my first brush with Death, and so far the only real one I've faced myself, being me and Death face-to-face.

That's when I started helping others, devoting myself to helping my friends and family, as well as those I didn't even know, enjoy life. Helping them see the brighter side of it. The side I had lost sight of, and would never be able to walk again. I stand guard on the darker side of life, directing all who come by me to the lighter side of it. With what I went through, with what I saw, felt, experienced.....no one should have to go through it.

But my pain didn't stop there. I lost my great-grandfather only two years afterwards, then several months later my mother. Which leads to another topic we talked about in class.

The teacher said that he'd never want his kids to have to make the choice to pull the plug should his mind be gone and only be alive via machines. I had to make that choice with my mother. That's why I feel bad every day, why I regret it all. I feel that there was something I could've done sooner, before it happened. Hell, I'm convinced that there was something I could've done to keep it from happening! I know there was!!!

But I was scared. Scared of myself then, because a darker side of me started to take hold, and it was taking control of me. I was becoming agressive randomly, snapping and yelling and nearly punching just about anyone near me. My inner demon took advantage of all the negative emotions I had bottled up for 12 years and let them all loose. I had to fight an internal battle to keep myself under control nearly every day, school or not.

I still regret many things, and I will live on with those regrets. I find myself unable to be rid of them. They are like a stain, or a visible sin upon my soul: they stand out, yet help make me the entity everyone has grown to know me as.

"Light resides in darkness, as darkness resides in light."

The other thing is that of the topic about someone we knew had mentioned attempting suicide. He asked us if we had been in those situations before. I was, if I remember correctly, the only student in my class who rose their hand. And it's true. I've had many people close to me, who I call family, get to that kind of state that they also saw suicide as the only way out of their problems, the only way to end the pain.

We were told to seek the help of an adult, but there are none to seek out for me. It's only me and them, and only sometimes is there someone they also know and are close to who are around to aid me. Most of the time, I had to go solo on saving their lives. I used my personal experience and my own knowledge to get them to realize that suicide would not help them. It wouldn't make the problems go away, only add more to them.

I get their thanks on occasion for saving them from death, in which I do not mind. It's more than a job to me. It's my duty. Besides, I made an oath to my mother when we lost her that I would never let what happened to her happen to anyone close to me so long as there was anything I could do to stop it. I would do anything, EVERYthing I possibly could, that was within my power, to save them. No matter what.

That's why I take the safety of those close to me so seriously, and why I worry about you... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/16601238/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/16601238/ Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:17:46 PST 2. Each person must post 8 random facts about themselves
3. Tags should write a journal about these facts
4. At the end tag 8 more people
5. Go to their page and leave a comment telling them they’re tagged

1. I like swords
2. I like fire
3. I’m 17 years old
4. I play bass on Rock Band and have yet to play Guitar Hero 3
5. I’m listening to fighting music, to be more specific as of right now, the recomposing of the Final Fantasy 7 Boss Theme by The Black Mages. You should check it out, note me with request and e-mail it I shall.
6. I cooked 5 pizzas in an hour Monday.
7. I’m still trying to get my D&D sheet finished but I’m stuck on some things with it.
8. I’m going to take pictures of my artwork and hope to have it up this weekend.
9. Oh, did I mention I like swords?

I tag whoever wants it. I give credit for making her journal entry so I can spend 12 minutes of my time typing it out a few days ago. XD

[Note: I handled this, like I said, a few days ago so I realize that #8 is a bit out-of-date. I don't feel like changing it, and I'm not sure if I'll make a legitimate journal update this weekend. I'll probably just put it off until next weekend. Lazy, I am.

I'm not adept at procrastination for nothing, you know.]

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/16522704/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/16522704/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:45:54 PST journal, figured I'd do it.

> Basics <
+ What's your character's name? +
Ruby

+ How old is she/he? +
17

+ Is your OC a boy or girl? +
Boy

+ What's his/her race? +
Dragon

> appearance <
+ If this character were to suddenly become part of the 3D world, and ended up in a heavily-populated area, how many stares would he/she get? +
Screams, stares, and the occasional “awww” and hugs. That’s the typical response period with him.

+ Is your character considered normal in his/her own world? +
Define “normal”, because there’s no such world that would classify him by most people’s standards of “normal”. Except Naru’s world, but that doesn’t count.

+ What would be his/her most recognizable feature(s)? +
I dunno, the fact that he’s a 1’8” tall, bipedal dragon whelp that talks?

+ Would you consider your OC as attractive? +
He’s a cute dragon whelp, so the answer is clear: of course. He wouldn’t get so many hugs if he wasn’t, right?

> personality <
+ Temper? +
Only when friends and family are put into danger. Past that, it’s only at Naru.

+ Does your character ever get depressed? +
Yes, but it doesn’t happen often

+ Leader or Follower? +
Leader, though sometimes a follower.

+ What is the main aspect of his/her personality? +
Kind, Understanding…if there’s anything wrong, he’ll do whatever he possibly can to help someone out, no matter the sacrifice to himself personally.

> history <
+ Does your OC have a family of any sort? If so, are they still alive? +
Well, somewhat. He’s got another family, which grows quite often, but his main one is alive to its own degree.

+ Has he encountered any traumatizing events? +
Yes, when he lost his mother. He still blames himself for her death, claiming that he could’ve saved her but he was afraid. Heck, we all were.

+ What was probably the best time in his/her life so far? +
The time he met Kata and asked if they would be brothers, in which Kata accepted. It’s been hard to separate the two since then.

> romance <
+ Single? +
Yep.

+ Has your OC developed any romantic relationships? +
Confessed his feelings to another dragon, Stormie, but she was already taken. So he’s not in one right now but he’s an idea on who he might ask next. He follows his heart, and it’s not captured that easily.

+ Virgin? +
Yep.

+ Does your character like flirting? +
Nope.

> symbolism <
+ What animal would you associate your OC with? (Sorry, no creatures of myth and legend allowed!) +
Hmm….well, he sometimes acts like a cat, but sometimes like a dog….o.=.o It’s quite hard to tell, really.

+Musical Instrument+
Bagpipe. He can’t play it well, though.

+ Element? +
Fire and Light. That’s two, I know, but one without the other wouldn’t produce Ruby.

+ Planet +
Even though it’s a star, he kinda matches the sun. He brings light and warmth to those he meets, and is sometimes a ticking time-bomb when it comes to his patience with Naru.

> showing the Love <
+ Do you draw your character? +
Yup.

+ Do you write about them? +
Yep, in RPs, but aside from that…mainly others. ^.=.^;

+ Do you use him/her in any rps? +
Look above. The answer is obviously ‘yes’.

+What Other ways have you appreciated your character+
Drawing, writing, RPing, friendship, dedication to morals, hating Naru (well, that’s just general. He’s a pain, so we all hate him. XD)…

> RANDOMIZE! <
+ Is your character wanted for anything? +
He’s wanted dead by several dark entities. Does that count?

+ What are three weaknesses in him/her? +
His friends and family.

+Strengths? +
His friends and family.

+ What's one quirk about your OC? +
I’m not sure if the fact that he can consume anything the least bit edible would work, but it’s true. He mainly goes based off taste in terms of what he’ll eat, though.

+ Does your OC drink or smoke (ect.)? +
Smoke? No. Drink alcohol? Nope. Drink chocolate milk? Heck yeah!!!

+ Does your character have any phobias? +
Losing his friends and family, and being confined to small spaces (some situations negate this).

+ What could you do to get them into a blind rage?... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/16468520/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/16468520/ Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:41:33 PST
...Unless you prefer it the Ask A Ninja Ninja's way: "LET'S KICK THIS PIG!!!"

World News

Don't know, haven't really kept up with it. US is getting close to elections. Woo hoo. *makes note of lack of enthusiasm* Can't make my choice yet, so it doesn't bother me right now. I just want us out and the whole problem solved. And without consulting Naru for his idea, which is the answer for most problems he can't DDR to death: artiliary. Lots of artilary.

<.=.<; Yeah, not going for that.

NEW!!! Lord of the Lawn...Mower

This is for the local events I'm keeping (partial) tabs on. So yeah, new stuff to add to an already long journal. ^.=.^; I've been gone for half a year, I deserve to make us all read! I KNOW YOU HAVEN'T BEEN READING!!! Because I haven't done much of it either. XD

Dishes, dishes, dog fur, dishes, tons of laudary, dishes some more, cats, dishes, dishes, dishes, and more dishes. Yeah, I did nothing really exciting over the time I was gone, except go to school and eat with family. *grumbles over one instance in terms of 'eat with family'*

As for my Christmas holidays, I didn't do anything productive or constructive. But then again, I didn't do anything destructive, so I guess it evens out a bit there.

Note: This is taking over the old slot known as "Homewide World of Spots", as it only related to home. This is just the events in general in my local community that I'm bothering to keep up with because it factors me into it and I hate learning of things at the last minute. Which means I should go ahead and say this while I'm at it: I TURNED 17 A FEW WEEKS AGO!!! WOOOO!!!!! *dances* Yeah, don't feel older though.

VG Is Bliss In Times of Boredom!

Ain't that the truth. Though I've played games to the point that I can't find a whole lot of fun in 'em now. *shrugs* I need new games. Borrowed the game 'Tales of Symphonia' for the GC, and I highly suggest that anyone into RPGs with quite a plot pick it up. I heard rumor from a club member that it's part of the Tales series, but I've never heard of any of the others. If any of you have played 'Tales of Abyss', then it's part of the same set.

Played several demos. I like Armored Core 4, and I think I'll rent it. Same with BioShock. We got Guitar Hero 3 and Rock Band night before last (January 17), and played RB until 10:30PM. I'm singer, my brother's guitar, and my step-dad's the drummer (he's not good at the drums, but worse at the mic). Band name? A random one that hit my mind.

'Stroganoff'

Ah, the times when food can create band names...

Also got Steam for my computer, so if anyone plays Counter-Strike: Source or Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, I'll join in. Steam account is Almoraan, so I'll be sure to add you. ^.=.^

Aside from those, it's just the basics of emulators for me. You know, the first Final Fantasy and Battletoads. And of course, Tetris. XD

Musical Cans

Got Limewire. Got a bunch of songs. Listen to them often.

Need I say more?

Artastic!!

More art ideas. Got a small sketch book for my birthday by Stormie, a friend and would-have-been girlfriend if she wasn't already taken. ^.=.^; We're still good friends, so we're there talking about the only thing there is to really talk about period because it's the only thing interesting: anime and manga.

<.=.<; Thing is, she likes a different form of it as well than I do, so I'll just leave it at that and not speak further. ^.=.^; Past that, I'm planning on taking Drawing, Painting, AND Art next school year, so I'll be drawing more than anything. That means I'll have no excuse to not do my artwork due for others!!! Woot!!!

Also, I've got two things of artwork to post up. Since I got PaintShop Pro 8 from a friend at school, I've got the computerized means of drawing and coloring that I was wanting. Now comes getting the drawing tablet, but that'll be later on. While they're both Kata's artwork, I colored them and showed them to him. Now he and I are in a partnership.

Simply put, when he gets a request to draw, he'll draw it. If the person who wants the picture wants it colored, I'll have him aquire the color schemes and I'll do the coloring once he's finished drawing. I'll then send him the colored version, in which he'll show the asker. If they like it and take it, job's done! If I messed up with the coloring on something, it's not much in terms of fixing it.

Basically, I'm doing artwork in a sense. Plus, I can see if I can post the final version up he... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/14836753/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/14836753/ Sat, 29 Sep 2007 05:58:13 PDT WARNING: Rant journal. Don't read if ya don't wanna, but if ya do, go ahead. It's not all THAT bad, just about what happened on Thursday. With it being Saturday now. Making a journal about Thursday.

Yeah....


Well, here's the jist of it really. I'll limit excessive details (what an amazing feat that'll be), so that way I can get back to what's more important: replying to so much new stuff!!! x.=.x I need a vacation.

Well, it wasn't bad during 1st period, except when I was pulled out of my class to go to some stupid meeting thing about something I already know about...and the problem was that I had work that was due at the end of class to turn in, but I took it with me to do for homework. Luckly, my teacher didn't mind...then 2nd period rolled around and that's where it started to go south to do a loop to do a slam dunk face-first on the ground.

We were supposed to give a presentation in English (2nd period) on Wendsday, but the guy in our team that had the whole thing (well, what all we could take with us) was sick that day, so we lost points and had to do it Thursday. WELL, he wasn't there on Thursday either (found out yesterday [Friday] that he was sick, as he was at school yesterday [Friday]). Woo hoo.

3rd period comes around, and two girls from the Photography class or else they're for the school newspaper or the yearbook...I dunno. But they came in and started taking pictures of us doing what we do best: tinker with computers. I had to get my picture taken with myself getting the ciriculum up on my station (which I had an incomplete study guide to get done, so it was kinda ironic). When they left, we continued to mess with the kits (the computers dedicated to being tinkered with) until the bell for 3rd period to end rang.

I headed off to one of the rooms in the Career Center (the building I have my Computer Engineering class in), and made it back before the bell rang (I'm lucky at times...but I made it well before the tardy bell rang. I'm just good like that, I guess. Riiiiiight...

After that, the class went back to reading the ciriculum and I got to work on my study guide (after getting in a bit of trouble about it), and he started "lecturing". That's what he and the class calls him getting up at the front of the class and talking about the important points of the chapter we've been reading and stuff. Kinda boring, nodded off several times (hate cold climates and that rooms FREEZING!...then again, it has to since it's got about 30-35 computers in it with half of them running all school day), but survived long enough to get to lunch.

Lunch was fine, ate outside since it was nice and warm compared to the cold cafeteria (what's with the school and all the rooms and stuff being so dang cold?). Made it to class late because of two guys in that class being slow to go up the staircase. Not sure if I was counted tardy or not, I told my teacher I was late because they were in the way. Which was true, I couldn't get around them and if I could've, I would've. I hate being late.

It was kinda interesting, but somewhat boring. That is, until the tornado drill kicked in, that set things off quite a bit. After that bit of interruption, we finished the thing we were doing somewhat in class when it ended, then I went down the staircase. Someone above me made a weird noise and I looked up, then shrugged and took a step down.

Problem was, I think I took one step too FAR down. Flew off the staircase in front of an assistant teacher or someone...at least it was only two stairs I fell down. ONTO CONCRETE KNEE CAPS FIRST. Ouch. She was all "Omg are you ok?" and I was like "...I think." Luckly, dispite how painful it was, it helped. My knees were locked up from the night before and the fall fixed it. *thanks falling for something positive finally*

Made it to 6th alright, wasn't late. But after the fall, the last thing I wanted to see was a test. That's right, in Algebra 2, I had a test. And dispite falling, I had to take it anyways. I think I did good on it, but I'll find out Monday. Past that, it went quite well. Watched a funny yet stupid yet educational video about the barbarians. Well, all the ones that gave the Romans trouble that eventually lead to the fall of the Roman empire.

Got home safely and got my homework done. I was busy when my step-dad showed up and was kinda fuming. Asked me how long I was going to keep the dogs outside when I had just let them outside...then he bickered about the dishes not being done again when I was going to get to them when I was done. Then he said something that I had no choice than to sigh at.

My brother, Erik, burned up the dryer. Joy. We have to get a new one, so no dry clothes for a few more days probably. I had planned on eating a small supper and going to bed around 8PM, but instead I... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/14752418/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/14752418/ Sun, 23 Sep 2007 04:48:32 PDT made. ^.=.^

What would you do if you became your character? (as in become Ruby in his Feral Form)

1. How would you react?
Well, I think it would take a moment for it to dawn on me. Then I’d probably freak out and be cheering at the same time, though it’d be hard to tell through all the roaring I’m doing in the process.

2. How would you handle the situation?
Well, after freaking out a bit and having my brother come check out what the heck it was and him freaking out, I’d do my best to get him to calm down. To say the least, it would probably be a school day without school, or one with it and it be very weird.

3a. What would you do if it happen (in front of a crowd)?
Sit there and look at them all freak out and run, wondering why they are and why everything seems so much taller to me…then look at what would’ve been my right hand and freak out/cheer.

3b. (at home or in your room)?
If it was in my room, it’d probably start off with just me freaking out, then my brother coming in and freaking out. If my step-dad found out, which he would eventually, I’m not sure. If it was just in a random room in the house…I’d really appreciate it if it happened while I was napping on the couch in the den. That way I have a reason to roll off the couch: I wouldn’t quite fit on it.

3c. (In front of your family)?
A lot more freaking out at once than normal. Brother freaks out, step-dad freaks out and probably grabs something to smack me with, and I freak out because they’re freaking out and my step-dad’s aiming to hit me with something and the fact that I see I’m quite different and shorter.

3d. (lost at some place such as a building or a forest)?
First, I’d get out of that location. Then I’d try to find somewhere that I can get a bite to eat at some form of discount price or for free. Shame my town doesn’t have any of those all-you-can-eat-buffets…

4a. What would be the hardest part about your character (physically)?
First, wings. I know how to use them, but not exactly that well. Flying would be quite a challenge…then there’s my long length, which would be about 7’10”…that’s a lot of dragon to squeeze in somewhere as well as trying to avoid tripping over. The school desks wouldn’t be able to hold me easily, that’s for sure. My claws might pose a problem, but I’m sure it wouldn’t be a major one. Oh, and typing at a computer or drawing.

4b. (powers, if any)?
Well, breathing fire could be one…don’t need to toast something or someone at the wrong time or not be able to when I need to badly. Then there’s dipping into my magical strength…I’d have magic at my disposal, I’d just need to know how to harness it.

4c. (mentally)?
The usual: shiny objects. Dragons hoard, and I’d be no exception…but it wouldn’t be the traditional way. Maybe hoard pencil erasers to hand out to anyone that needs them or something, I dunno. I think there’s possibly another, but I can’t think of it. =/

5a. Who could you tell about this transformation (family members)?
Well, my brother and step-dad would quickly find out…as for all the others like my family here at DA…I’d have to convince someone to do the typing for me or learn how to type without killing the keyboard by pounding it with my claws.

5b. (friend, like a next door neighbor, you don’t have to say their name)?
The lady down the road. That neighbor, I guess I could trust. I mean, with the tragedy she just faced, having a dragon come over and visit to show affection and comfort towards her, I’m sure that might do her some good. ^.=.^

5c. (net friend)?
What is this “net friend” thou speaketh of? I’ve never been caught in a net!!! Maybe a force field, but that’s different. I think I’d say that to them all.

6. Would you become a Hero or Villian?
Hero, hands down.

7. Will you hide yourself or try to live life as normal as you can?
Live life as normally as I can. Now, having the government wanting to get a hold of me for whatever reasons, supposed “dragonslayers” aiming at taking me down, and someone at my school wanting to fight me…well, I won’t be complaining about how dull life is. I’ll be complaining about how I can never have a moment of free time instead. XD

8a. There is a cure, but…you have to leave on a big journey.
HECK NO, I’M STAYING THE DRAGON I AM!!! Don’t like it? Complain to a wall. If you go off to start making hate c... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/14636403/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/14636403/ Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:30:08 PDT !! Thanks buddy!

The rules:
1. Post these rules
2. Each person tagged must post 8 random (hopefully interesting) facts about themselves
3. Tags should write a journal of these facts
4. At the end of the post 8 more bloggers are tagged and named
5. Go to their page and leave a comment telling them they're tagged

1) I don't sleep much during the weekends.
2) I'm doing horrible in math, which used to be my best subject.
3) My eyes change from blue to green or even to a dark blue depending on my mood.
4) I have crashed into a chair while standing still three times in a row, and since I don't drink, I was obviously sober when it occured. Have yet to figure out how it happened, too.
5) I have a scar of sorts on my right index finger that looks like a raptor claw. The meaning behind it, I don't know, but I've had it for as long as I can remember.
6) I have played over 200 video games in my life, if I can ballpark it well enough. That, or at least 150.
7) Every time I see my Science teacher, I think of because they look somewhat the same.
8) I once assisted my mom and my brother here at home consume a 5 lb. chocolate bar. It took using a steak knife and a hammer to break chunks off of the bar.

I tag the following:


]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/14446295/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/14446295/ Sat, 01 Sep 2007 19:38:02 PDT , with her permission, just because I can.

THREE NAMES YOU GO BY:
1. Ruby
2. Ryan
3. Alex

THREE SCREEN NAMES YOU HAVE HAD:
1. Great Ruby Dragon
2. Alex Rictor
3. RubyDragon1391

THREE THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. The lack of sanity I seem to have. Woot!
2. The care I show towards others.
3. The fact that Naru doesn’t die, so I can clobber him 24/7. PUNCHING BAG!

THREE THINGS YOU DON'T LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF:
1. Being a landlubber
2. Finding it hard to talk about myself to people I don’t really know
3. The fact that all of my family doesn’t know half of the stuff about me as some others do. T.=.T

THREE PARTS OF YOUR HERITAGE:
1. Welsh
2. Irish
3. relative of George Washington, first president of the United States and one heck of a general

THREE THINGS THAT SCARE YOU (or mostly creep you out):
1. babysitting. HOW DO I KNOW WHAT THIS KID WANTS IF HE CAN’T SPEAK ENGLISH?????
2. the fact that I used to be able to slow or stop time
3. the fact that I can sense a malevolent presence nearby at times, or sense when such a presence is on the move

THREE OF YOUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS:
1. food
2. drink
3. electronics (starting to sound like Naru here…XD)

THREE THINGS YOU ARE WEARING RIGHT NOW:
1. Black long-sleeved shirt
2. black jeans
3. white socks

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE BANDS (or artists at the moment):
1. Primal Fear
2. Dragonforce
3. Rhapsody of Fire (Rhapsody)

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS AT PRESENT:
1. Emerald Sword - Rhapsody
2. Valley of the Damned - Dragonforce
3. Redemption - Gackt

THREE NEW THINGS YOU WANT TO TRY IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS:
1. get IM privileges back and keep them
2. get Shivering Isles expansion and beat it
3. be the best CS: Source player at the club

THREE THINGS YOU WANT IN A RELATIONSHIP (love is a given):
1. understanding
2. mutual respect
3. no types of addictions that are negative (addiction to drawing or watching a certain anime every time it comes on is fine by me!)

TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE:
1. I have never failed a grade in school.
2. I am a dragon.
3. I really hate Naru. (that’s the lie, I just find him annoying at times)

THREE THINGS YOU JUST CAN'T DO:
1. figure out where in my life Naru got his insanity from
2. speak in a ‘normal’ voice; it’s always loud or quiet
3. figure out how I killed our microwave with a burrito

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE HOBBIES:
1. chatting with friends and family ^.=.^
2. playing video games
3. drawing

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO REALLY BADLY RIGHT NOW:
1. get SL on my flash drive and hop on
2. get a hold of Kata and get him to talk again
3. GET MY FREAKING IM PRIVIALGES BACK!!!!!!

THREE CAREERS YOU'RE CONSIDERING:
1. video game company owner
2. archeologist
3. scholar (like those from Rome or Greece that used to carry many scrolls and wander the lands in search of knowledge)

THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO ON VACATION:
1. England (to visit friends and family)
2. Western Australia (to visit family)
3. Egypt (for exploration purposes)

THREE KID'S NAMES:
1. Mako
2. Kiro
3. Alexander

THREE THINGS YOU WANT TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE:
1. meet all of my friends and family around the world
2. explore the rest of the world for my own reasons
3. ‘do my duty’

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/14214133/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/14214133/ Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:28:42 PDT
Waramonger

This is a declaration of war I am making. Not against crime or bad "modern" art or Naru's diabolical plans of ruling the world with a video game controler.

This is a declaration of war against any and all homework, classwork, tests, and exams I shall face this school year. Yes, it's that time of year again when school's about to start, population of dA drops, log in times grow rather longer and longer apart, and artwork along with stories and poems are put on hold for ungodly amounts of time.

Yes, it's that time of year again...and it starts on the 20th of August for me and many others here. That's right. 3 days from now is the End of Summer and the start of the Schocolypse as I'm calling it because I got a bit creative for once this summer. ^.=.^ Therefore, my activeness here will be quite less than it has been this summer, and there may be times when I'm gone for a month or so at a time. However, artwork won't be going down the drain, and my story will be kicking off again. My goal is to at least 2-3 more chapters of my story done during the first semester, if not during the entire school year.

Also, it will be a case of no lying, so no getting grounded. I'll also be stepping up my act in the classroom, taking more responsibility with my homework, classes, and my chores here at home. Responsibility was something I was lacking last school year, and I aim to fix that this year. As I've stated, I'm going to spend this school year fixing the mistakes I made in the last one and going one step further.

So know that if I'm gone for weeks on end, it'll be because of school. If it's not that but something else, I'll say otherwise. ^.=.^ So no need to worry everyone, ok? I'll stop by during the weekends if I get the chance.

World News

I got word that yet another wrestler has passed away. What's up with that? Two in less than 3 months? Now if it's about 10 within the end of the year, I'm going to start making asumptions.

I haven't been playing much of WoW or Oblivion lately. It seems that I'm more concerned about being here and at Gaia. Woot!!! You guys keep me off the video games!!!!

I have yet to watch all of Legendz like I said at a Legendz forum that I would before school started. Seems I've got some catching up to do there. I also need to find all the English FullMetal Alchemist episodes, and I'm thinking about trying YouTube. I'm also going to be looking for Dragon Drive episodes at YouTube, so it t'would seem I'm gonna be quite a busy animer.

Homewide World of Spots

Did nothing around house today. Argued about who emptied a mop bucket last night. Came down to 10 minutes wasted and a Rock-Paper-Scissors match, in which I lost. I'm so good at wasting time.

VG Is Bliss In Times of Boredom!

Lately, I've been playing Melee with Erik. Yesterday, I played Shadow the Hedgehog on my Gamecube. I don't seem to play much of any other game. Why, I don't know.

Musical Cans

I've been listening to Bleach and FullMetal Alchemist music lately. So far today, though, it's been two songs by the band Gackt. If you've played Dirge of Cerberus, then you should know the two songs I'm talking about. ^.=.^

Useless Tidbit of Ending Info!

Giftart I owe others!!!

Farla - Dragon Form ()
Guilmon ()
something for
BlackAgumon ( AKA BWGX)

If I forgot you, lemme know. I greatly appreciate it. ^.=.^

Artwork I'll Be Getting On

Granite Art 01 - Alex Rictor 01
#22 - Mother Nature
#18 - Rainbow
Halo: Combat Involved I
Halo:... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/14180521/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/14180521/ Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:04:01 PDT
Character Interview:
(pick 2 characters)
Ryan (me) and Ruby (myself)

1. How old are you?
Ryan: 16.
Ruby: Well, counting my age as in Ryan's, 16. Going by existance age, about 4 years.
Ryan: I thought it was five.
Ruby: Four or five, one of the two. ^.=.^

2. Height?
Ryan: 5'8"
Ruby: Last I checked, 1'6". Though I could've grown a few centimeters since then...
Ryan: Why don't you check?
Ruby: Too lazy. Besides, if you've gotten taller, I have to. ^.=.^
Ryan: True...

3. You got any bad habits?
Ryan: Yeah, I have a few.
Ruby: Well, I'm sure I do, but I can't think of any right now.
Ryan: You can too.
Ruby: Shaddap.
Ryan:

4. You a virgin?
Both: Yup.

5. Who's your mate?
Ryan: Don't have one.
Ruby: What he said.

6. Have any children?
Ryan: Nope.
Ruby: Well, depends on the temanology the word "children" is being u-
Ryan: As in do you and a mate have any whelps.
Ruby: Oh. Then no.

7. Favorite food?
Ryan: Pizza.
Ruby: Anything that is slightly edible and has a good taste to it.
Ryan: *looks at Ruby and quirks an eyeridge*
Ruby: *looks at Ryan* What, it's true.

8. Favorite ice cream flavor?
Both: Chocolate.

9. Killed anyone?
Ryan: No.
Ruby: Well, depends on the meaning and location of said "killing".
Ryan: <.=.< *looks at Ruby slightly*

10. Hate anyone?
Ryan: Yep.
Ruby: Yeah.

11. Any secrets?
Ryan: Of course. Everyone hides something from others for their own reasons.
Ruby: Well, everything I know, Kata knows, so if Kata doesn't know, then I-
Ryan: Short answer.
Ruby: Oh, alright. Yes.

12. Love anyone?
Ryan: *looks at Ruby*
Ruby: *looks at Ryan*
*both look at you*
Both: Stormie.

13. TACOS?!
Ryan: TACO!
Ruby: You mean the bird, right?
Ryan: -.=.-;

14. Ever slept in all day?
Ryan: I've tried, but it never worked.
Ruby: It was always a case that you either got hungry, got bored, had to get out of bed, wanted to get out of bed...stuff like that. Wasn't there a time you stayed in your room practically all day, not neccissarilly in your bed though?
Ryan: Pretty sure I did that once.
Ruby: As for me...I'm like Ryan. I gotta do something, so I don't lay in bed all day. ^.=.^

15. Favorite show?
Ryan: Too many.
Ruby: Ditto.

16. Favorite movie?
Ryan: Too many.
Ruby: Ditto again.

17. Favorite band?
Ryan: How many more questions will I answer "too many" to from now?...
Ruby: I dunno, maybe five?
Ryan: Maybe...

18. Eye color?
Ryan: Blue, shifts to green at times.
Ruby: ...Green.

19. Skin?
Ryan: Red-ish color.
Ruby: Dark red, 'cept for my white underside.
Ryan: Which changes with your three main Forms.
Ruby: Yeah, which changes with my three main Forms.

20. Shoe size?
Ryan: I dunno.
Ruby: I'm a dragon whelp. I don't wear shoes because there isn't a pair that fits me. Even IF Naru was to make a pair that would grow and shrink with my Form, I wouldn't wear them because they're uncomfortable.
Ryan: Yeah...I'm a dragon anthro. Can't quite wear them, really.

21. Fat/Average/Slim?
Ryan: Uuuuummmmm...........
Ruby: I'm not sure where I'd fall under in this.
Ryan: You're you, that's as simple as it can be put.
Ruby: Yeah, that's true...
Ryan: Not sure if I'm Average or Slim...
Ruby: I'm not sure either. ^.=.^;

22. Rain, Sunshine?
Ryan: SUNSHINE!
Ruby: FLASHLIGHT!
Ryan: *looks at Ruby and quirks an eyeridge*
Ruby: *looks at Ryan* Oh alright, sunshine.

23. Pool, Beach?
Ryan: I'd say beach, but since I've never been to the beach...I guess I have to say pool.
Ruby: Same as his answer.

24. Camping, stay home?
Ryan: I wanna go camping sometime...
Ruby: Me too.

25. Dog, Cat?
Both: Cat.

26. Belive in aliens?
Ryan: Define "alien".
Ruby: Define "abstract".
Ryan: *looks at Ruby* What does abstract have to do with aliens?
Ruby: The fact that something that is "alien" is something foreign to this planet. Aside from that, it can have numerous other meanings. Therefore, "alien" is an abstract word, as it has not definate meaning.
Ryan... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/14082847/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/14082847/ Wed, 08 Aug 2007 23:18:11 PDT

It's a case that I was watching an episode of FullMetal Alchemist, 'Teacher', and I couldn't help but be able to sympathize with the Elric brothers. They were told not to try and bring someone back, and they tried anyways. It was a case that it was their mother, and it cost them so much in the end. I came to realize that...I, at one time almost two years ago, was in that same situation, in their own shoes more or less.

When my mother fell ill, I was devastated, and visited her every chance I had. I was sure she would get better, and I did everything inside and out of my power to try and get her to be well again. It worked, but the joy was short-lived as she slipped into an even worse state than before. The doctors told us that if she pulled through, she wouldn't be the same mother my brother and I had known. It was then that I nearly became desperate. I was willing to sacrifice anything, everything, just to have my mother back.

When the decision was finally made to let her go, it was then that I shattered completely. I had broken before, and become what I, as well as the others, call ourselves "Fragments". While we had managed to mend ourselves a bit together again, the loss of our mother broke that, and I slipped into a large-scale depression. I tried to hide it, but everyone could see through my attempt to hide my feelings this time.

It was a case that, I felt I could've done more, could've prevented it, had I only done just a little bit more, but the fact that I didn't because I feared myself and what I might've done, kept me from taking reckless yet seemingly necissary action. I have yet to forgive myself of this sin. The fact that I never promised, never vowed, but the fact that I would still give my life for that of another still held then. The fact that I held myself back in fear and in turn lost my mother crushed me.

After she passed on, I was willing to do whatever I could to bring her back. But my step-father, James, told me that there was nothing I could do, even though I never said a word. It's as if he knew the truth about me, and still does, although he seems to not belive it. He told me that I couldn't bring her back. It shocked me that he actually knew, even though he had denied it and tried to make me forget who and what I was, as if it was a childish dream I clung to for comfort.

At her funeral, I was torn to pieces. I tried to crack a joke, but when I never got a laugh, I realized that this was one time I couldn't make anyone smile. While James told me that he appreciated me trying to lighten the situation up, as that's what my mother would've wanted, it did little good to make me feel any better.

It took a few weeks before the fact that she really was gone forever, and that it seemed to me that it was my fault for it ever happening, to sink in. I broke down in my room, away from everyone. But I was strong, not alone. But with others, I could survive. The only comfort I had, the only major comfort, were the other Fragments. They knew how I felt, and they were there for me the whole time, and still we all remember that time.

I came to realize after watching FullMetal Alchemist that I was told almost the exact same thing the Elric brothers were told. While they went ahead and tried, I didn't. And now I realize that, perhaps it was for the better I didn't try. Better I didn't sacrifice my own life if it came to it just to bring her back. I realize that it was a want of my own, not a want of hers. It was her time to go, and while tragic it was and still is to this day, I still remember the times we had together. All the good, all the bad...I remember still.

I realize now that maybe me doing nothing was for the best. Maybe it was best that I feared my own power, as well as myself. Now, today, I do not fear myself as much as I did almost two years ago. Today, I am stronger than I was. And it's not just because of myself, nor is it just because the Fragments were there by my side every day. It was because of all of the others that cared about me.

You guys. All of you. You guys helped me come to terms with what happened and move on in my life. The fact that I had failed to save my own mother when I had the ability to do so pained me, I made a promise, and a vow, that I would never let it happen again. So long as there was something I could do to prevent the death of... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/14035835/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/14035835/ Sun, 05 Aug 2007 22:34:46 PDT
1) Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, and find line 4.

*checks a WoW book, then puts it back and goes with a Morrowind Strategy Guide...then skips that and chooses The Emerald Crown by Theodora McCormick*
"The juggler had his own pride and his own dignity, Niall" (it cuts off there and goes into a fifth line, and it's now known that strategy guides to games are not to be used for this)

2) Stretch your left arm out as far as you can. What do you reach?

Part of the steam cleaner...if I lower my hand a little. Straight out, I come less than a quarter-inch from touching said steam cleaner.

3) What is the last thing you watched on TV?

In TV show wise, Mad TV.
In VG terms, Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires.

4) Without looking, guess what time it is:

11:42PM

5) Now look at the clock. What is the actual time?

11:37PM

6) With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?

The music playing on the computer, the computer fans wirring, the fan on the ceiling making some unexplainable noise like it always does, the dogs occasionally, me moving around in the chair, the keys on the keyboard clicking when I press them...

7) When did you last step outside? What were you doing?

Earlier today, feeding the cats. (T'was after we got back from Mazio's for great-grandmother's birthday.)

8) Before you started this survey, what did you look at?

The computer screens and the stuff on them...before that, I think it was the dogs. I can't remember, really. ^.=.^;

9) What are you wearing?

Socks and jeans. Don't ask about the shirt. <.=.<; *turns fan off*

10) What did you dream about last night?

I can't remember...I do remember that odd Imperial Dragon Armor dream from the night before...made my character look like Bahamut from FF7, minus the wings and plus a cool feaking sword.....and it was a teal blue-ish color.......and I looked cool in it.....*stops talking about that dream* Last night, I dunno. I know I didn't like waking up this morning, though! XD

11) When did you last laugh?

Define "laugh". If that includes chuckling (which it probably does), then eariler today. ^.=.^;

12) What are on the walls you are in?

Windows, curtains, old pictures, a few bookcases full of old books, other old stuff....um.......yeah. That's just this room, that's not counting the kitchen at the other side of the room. ^.=.^;

13) Seen anything weird lately?

When you're me, anything weird comes across as normal. So for my sake, define "weird". I find that Oblivion dream odd rather than weird, though.......I wonder....

14) What do you think of this quiz?

Well, first off is that it's giving me something to do.
Second, why isn't this question more towards the bottom??

15) What is the last film you saw?

Um...I think it was 300.....I can't remember, I don't watch many movies since I've seen all of the ones I have, and I don't watch many movies on TV...

16) If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy?

Well, first I'd go insane about the fact and wonder how in the world it happened, then try to trace it...but probably get a license, give enough money for my step-father to retire on, and try to convince him and my brother to let me go off on my own for a while and miss school......Ok, ok, I'd stash it and keep it safe until I got out of high school.....then I'm sure some of you knows what comes next. Not video games or my company coming into existance.......Traveling the world to learn all about it that I can, and meeting all of you guys for the first time. ^.=.^ My other goal in life is to explore the world and meet all of you guys. As with the majority of the money, I'd give it to you guys. I can't think of a use of all of that money anyways...besides, you guys deserve it more than I do, that's for sure!

17) Tell me something about you that I don't know.

I'm better with Marth than I am with Bowser now.....wait, this is about me personally? Ok.

*is having a hard time with this one* Ok, this may sound kinda odd to some of you, but at least one of you (SAID PERSON NEEDS TO E-MAIL ME SOMETIME!!!) knows of this: I seem to have two hearts rather than one. Also, my immune system seems to be more resistant to illness and allows me to recover from an illness without incorperating a lot of sleep at times. Also, I can change heat flow from my body, drawing it in or releasing it around me at whim, as well as channel it to a certain area of my body if need be (easier with my han... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13979212/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13979212/ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:38:00 PDT
I, Alexander Ryan Taylor, Dragon sent by Talos himself, am one of, if not the only, dragon left in all of this land. And by Talos, the Nine Divines, and the Guardians, I won't let this empire crumble! There is much work to be done, and much work ahead in the future. But for now, I sit here in the Temple of the One, or at least what remains of it, and look at the avatar of Akatosh, Martin Septim, and ponder what my next move shall be, as well as record in my log. I am the one who will help rebuild the Empire, and make sure that the fiends of Oblivion that follow Mehrunes Dagon, as well as any Daedra that mean the Empire and Cyridiil ill, shall meet both the end of my blade, as well as the claws and fangs of the Dragon of Cyridiil, the Defender of the Empire, the Champion of Tamriel.

*end log entry*


Yes, as you can tell, I have completed the main storyline in Oblivion. I watched, and I loved the ending, saddening to me as it was. My heart, while it is just a game, feels slightly sorrowed. I feel as if I, too, have actually become a citizen of Cyridiil. Crazy, I know, but when you put yourself into a game like that, you can't help but feel what the characters feel. It's pretty much then that you get into the game and grasp it truly as a game and thoroughly enjoy playing it, almost to the point of not wanting to stop as it's so engrosing.

That paragraph is one told from a dedicated gamer, starting from age 3. And here I am, 13 years later, on a path to a career in the thing that I found so much pleasure in during my free time. Thinking about it now brings a smile to my face, as those helped fuel the good times in my life that just barely surpass the bad in my past. Now, I know you guys didn't want to read an entire journal over games and Oblivion and the thoughts of a dedicated video gamer, so I'll continue onto the rest of the entry.


World News

Kinda boring at home, but for those of you who read the news and live in the States might have heard of a bridge in Minnasota collapsing over the Mississippi River during rush hour there. From what I saw of a picture, it looked like it gave way in the middle of the bridge, though I could be wrong. Looked bad, and from what I'm reading at the moment, it seems I was right. So far, word is that at least 7 are dead and there's possibly still some search & rescuing going on. 'Tis some bad stuff.

But it happens, ya know?

Homewide World of Spots

Didn't do anything around the house, to be honest. I cooked myself a pizza and spent about 5 hours eating breakfast again. To think, around the start of summer I was glad school was out and I didn't want it to end...now I want it to end, but not so quickly. I want to try and squeeze in all the nothing I've been trying to do all summer. Just like it was last summer...and the one before that...and the one before that one, too...

VG Is Bliss In Times of Boredom!

On Morrowind, not much to report. I did some questing and got kicked out of the Fighters Guild, but got back in. It's so much easier to tell what not to take out of things on Oblivion...

On WoW, nothing much. Got about 2 gold of cash, and got a bit of exp in an attempted run of Scarlet Monastary: Armory. Yeah, the one where I got mobbed to death. That one. Past that, I ran around alot, kinda like a headless chicken during the daytime. No where to go, nothing to do, and absolutely nothing new to learn in any of my skills. It's starting to grow dull with me...maybe when I hit level 40, it'll get interesting again.

On Melee, it's the same 'ole team smashing. Seems I've gotten much better with Marth. So much better that he's my main character of choice, and I'm better with him than I am with Bowser, who was my main choice. Seems I prefer speed and distance with power than endurance with surpreme power. At least Marth can beat Bowser...depending on who's playing as whom, that is.

On Oblivion...well, you guys already know that. I'm also leader of all the gu... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13947764/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13947764/ Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:03:42 PDT
I figure I'll also mention that it's been more than a year since I first came here...several months ago was my one-year anniversary of joining DeviantART. So huzzah on that too!!! Thanks for the watches everyone, and for making my stay here enjoyable!

Artwork-Related Talk

Well, I have one slot open still, so with the updated list, I'll post up the artwork that I'll be getting to soon. 'Soon' being whenever you guys make me do my artwork, which with school starting soon, that'll help me get on it a lot easier too. TWO GOOD POINTS WITH THE START OF SCHOOL!!!!

Requested Artwork (as in I request artwork from you guys and you tell me what you want me to draw for ya)
1) Farla - Dragon Form (for my sis, Farla Brightwing)
2) Guilmon (Digital-Dorkster aka Donni)
3) ------- (empty)

'One' Series
One Moon - Completed
One Sky - 0% complete
One Dream - 0% complete
One Heart - 0% complete

Other Artwork
1) Halo: Combat Involved I
2) Halo: Combat Involved II
3) Just A Little Crazy
4) Defender
5, 6, & 7) Three giftarts for three people...who they are, they don't even know. ^.=.^
8 & 9) Two ideas I got from two of the 100 Artworks thing that some people have done: Rainbow and Mother Nature (I'm sure some of ye know what I'm talking about now)


Well, it's time to bring this journal entry to a close then. And know that, while you should fear the beast in black, sometimes it may be someone you know watching over you. I suggest you don't ask it, though, just to be safe. ^.=.^;

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13934545/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13934545/ Sun, 29 Jul 2007 23:48:48 PDT
World News

Today, I woke up and got on computer. Played WoW a little, got kicked off, then lounged around for most of the day. In other words...

I did squat.

Occording to the weather adviser, Naru, it rained earlier today. But I probably slept through it, as I never heard it or at least recall hearing it. Then again, if I didn't pass out, all I heard was WoW and Oblivion...

Homewide World of Spots

I cooked again. This time, I didn't make a disaster out of it. But the bottoms of the crusaints (those biscuits that are rolled-up dough...) were burnt, so bleh. I still had 5 minutes minimum on timer...but they were well done before the minimum time was up. Aw well, guess that's why they say that time could be higher or lower depending on the oven.

Past that, not much activity with the house other than games playing the entire time.

VG Is Bliss In Times of Boredom!

On World of Warcraft, I have currently grown to level 37 and have a new sword in which I am currently dual-weilding with it. Yay. Played some Warsong Gulch and the match ended in victory for my side, but it took almost an entire hour for the match to end....BOOOOOOOORIIIIIIIING. Besides, step-dad wanted on so my patience was thin as it was.

On Oblivion, I'm either level 29 or 30...I spent 7 days as a vampire trying to get a cure for it (not fun, I admit...), head honcho of the Fighters Guild, Thieves Guild, and the Dark Brotherhood. Busy doing what Naru likes to do best: investigate crimes and be all inspector-ish...his profession, not mine. But it doesn't mean he won't lend a hand in his own way, though. ^.=.^ Also, the fireball traps in the plains of Oblivion, possibly due to Naru somehow, just raise up when I go near...and break apart. No explosion, no fireball...the trap just falls apart. I'm so awesome.

In other news, Dream Land has been unlocked on Melee, and it was after clearing all of the Target Tests with the characters. Currently, Adventure Mode has been cleared and we're able to get new trophies out of the Lottery again. Seems that without having to Continue, you can get a lot of coins to put towards the Lottery doing the 1-P game modes...sweet. All-Star is under attack by us, and so is the Lottery. Huzzah for assaulting the other living trophies!!!!

Musical Cans

Listened to some music since I got on the computer...but I'm sticking to the Horoscope Song by Weird Al. It matches my predicament of being stuck at home by claiming it's my horoscope sign thing...but seems to make it seem like it's a good thing and not a bad thing. Leave it to Weird Al to state that the bad times have some good in them, and to not let the bad drag ya down. Look to the good in life, even if you can't see it at the time. Just remember that it's there, and you'll be fine. ^.=.^

Leave it to stuff like that to make life seem better in our darkest times. Along with friends and family sticking by your side, the darkness of life won't seem so dark and foreboding. If need be, you have my permission to toss Naru out in front of you to test it to make sure it's safe to step. He won't mind, even if he's screaming while falling down a canyon. Trust me, he's an expert at falling.

Useless Tidbit of Ending Info!

I. NEED. ARTWORK. TO. DO. Please, I have 3 slots open!! 3!!! Three!!! III!!!!!! THREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!! So PLEASE give me an idea on what you want me to do.

1. ------- (empty)
2. ------- (empty)
3. ------- (empty)

Other than that, there's only two things to say. First, I'm rather upset that several of my friends and family are planning on leaving here for one reason or another. But I'm getting to the bottom of the reasons, so I'll figure out what's up and get the situations solved.

Second, it's about my story. And know that if you have no clue what I'm talking about, go to my gallery and look it up. Shame on my bad cooking skills if you haven't read the Prologue and Chapter 01 yet. But what I have planned is that with my story, I'll do something rarely found in other stories:

have sub-chapters.

Yes, sub-chapters. Not as a case to state that I don't have the next chapter done, as I'll try to have the next chapter ready to post up here before I put... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13866575/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13866575/ Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:45:25 PDT
.....Crud. On to Journal Entry!

World News

School. It draws close. August 20th is when I go back to school. Looking forward to it in one aspect, not looking forward to it in another. Good thing: chance of getting IMs back. Bad thing: all the rest of the school stuff.

I am also bad at cooking rice. I found out myself, but at least it turned out alright...need to learn more about rice before cooking it again. Like how IT BURNS AND STICKS TO THE PAN EASILY. Wish I knew that before I tried cooking it!!!

Blargh. I am the alien. *hisses* Dr. Doom cannot stop Naru's doomsday potato from destroying the Covenant fleet approaching Earth! BEHOLD THE FLYING FRISBEE THAT WHACKS YOU ON THE FOREHEAD EVERYTIME IT'S THROWN TO YOU!!!!

Homewide World of Spots

I DID THE DISHES!!! AND I SWEPT THE FLOOR!!! AND I DIDN'T COOK SUPPER THIS TIME!!! AND I ATE LUNCH BEFORE BREAKFAST, THEN HAD BREAKFAST AFTER LUNCH!!!

And I got no mail today.

Past that, the day was dull.

VG Is Bliss In Times of Boredom!

Got all the trophies out of the lottery on Melee. Now we're clearing the 1-P modes. Need two more Past Stages to unlock, Adventure and All-Star to clear with all characters, and that should do it...from there, it's a series of beat-each-other-up-on-another-boring-summer-day thing. WOOT!

WoW...Cleared out Scarlet Monastary's Graveyard of it's Lich, the Library of it's crazed book protector who uses a powerful fire nova that should destroy the very books he tries to protect, and the Armory of the shouting warrior at the end who declares what he's doing right before he does it. Died by his hands right before we took him down, but couldn't make it back as the guards were respawning at their posts. Got mobbed nearly to death halfway into the courtyard. Played possom, fooled them. Tried to run and got mobbed to death halfway out of the Armory. Fun.

Oblivion. I'm not sure my progress on there really. Master of the Fighters Guild again, about level 25 finally, about to get my staff wood for Mages Guild, and I'm further in the Dark Brotherhood and Theives Guild than I've ever been. Endurance is maxed out, busy trying to max out other stuff. Woot. I WANNA CAST FINGER OF THE MOUNTAIN ALREADY!!!!!!! T.=.T

Musical Cans

Listening to some Weird Al today, as well as some Melee and Dragonforce, with a mix of Rhapsody and a little All Star. Now, it's Don't Fear The Reaper by HIM. I need to find the original version, which is what I'm doing right now.

Or not. Project Playlist isn't working now. Great. FIRE EMBLEM TIME!!!!! *starts playing the Fire Emblem music from Melee on my computer* WOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!! MARTH WILL 0WN YOU ANY DAY, MR. GAME AND WATCH!!!!!

.....Ahem. Sorry.

Useless Tidbit of Ending Info!

Actually, I have very little to put here. Just three things worth mentioning.

#1 - I'm thinking about watching The Punisher instead of playing Oblivion tomorrow. Should be fun. RUSSIAN!!!!!

#2 - I seem to have forgotten to keep up with my random quote of the month. I would put a poll up, but since I cannot do so as I have not a subscription, I shall put up the question here and hope to have it answered: Should I get the Random Quote of the Month going again?
--> Yes
--> No
--> Whatever (ok Squall)
--> I don't really care.

#3 - I haven't put up any artwork, as quite frankly, I've been doing zero artwork aside from some work on the computer. That's right, zero. Zip. Zilch. Zero. Nadda. Down the drain. Nothing kind of zero. Therefore, I shall address this AGAIN, I have THREE, and I repeat THREE slots that need to be filled so I can get to my artwork. On another note, I shall enlighten you all to my "One" series, and have all of the names of the artworks down so you can see it with your own two eyes. Unless you're Naru, but none of you are, so forget about it.

One Moon - COMPLETED, YOU FOOL OF A TOOK.
One Sky - 0% completed
One Heart - 0% completed
One Dream - 0% completed
One Fight - Pending, I'm not sure if I'll even do this one at all. Hence, why it's pending.

And with that, this journal entry is drawn to a close. FOR THE RIGHT TO BE INSANELY SANE!!!!! *attempts to do a ninja poof dissapearing trick and fails again*

...Crud.


Oh! And this crossed my mind as I was about to submit this. I drink no more Vitamin D milk. Seems it's gone to about $4.50 a gallon. Now it's down to 2% Reduced Fat milk. At least it's not 2% milk...and heck, it tastes li... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13802326/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13802326/ Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:18:01 PDT Might as well just put this up since there's nothing better to do than get on WoW or just sit around and wait for replies to come in...

World News

Well, whatever's going on in the world, I don't really know. If anything new comes up and I get word of it, I guess I could use this section for that...but since everyone else watches the news and I don't, there's no need for this if it's going to be used for that, now is there? Instead, I guess I'll have it about MY world news. So let's get started...

I am bored. School's coming up soon, and I'm partially not looking forward to it as it means no more being lazy and sleeping half the day away because there's nothing to do at home. I'm (for once, and don't bug me about it!) actually looking FORWARD to school. For something to do (although it's stuff I don't like doing for the most part), and the chance to get IM privilages back. Wootage for school.

Homewide World of Spots

Home. Wonderful place. But currently boring. Nothing but chores and video games to do. Nothing to do outside but probably explore the woods and get yelled at for that, or train with my katana in the back yard and possibly get yelled at that too. Blargh. Time moves slowly, yet quickly here.

Insert large sigh here.

I need more sunlight.

Naru's up to no good, as usual. Then again, he's always plotting world domination, just this is to the pie power. That's bad. Really bad. As in worse than his normal world domination plans. That bad. Run. Run to the hills. Run for your lives.

VG Is Bliss In Times of Boredom!

Level 21 on Oblivion. About to do a few quests, including heading into the Arcane University (the fact that it's a university reminds me of UCA right now...odd.) and start enchanting my armor. But first, I need Black Soul Gems. I need to find out how to make them again.

Level 35 on World of Warcraft finally. I can do a First Aid quest in which I need to save some spontaniously spawning people. It makes no sense. At least it ups my max First Aid skill level, so I can put the 30 or so Mageweave Cloths in my bank to use. I need to get the ability to use runecloth...

Playing a good deal of Melee. Got a new bonus thing, something like "Cuddly Bear" or similar to that. Grab enemies a total of 3 times, but don't hit or throw them. I think I'll give that idea to so she has another comic to do.

Musical Cans

I've been in a Weird Al mood. I'm listening to Weird Al right now. I won't be listening to it the whole time I'm up, but for now, it works. Horoscope Song. I'm Capricorn. Whee! *tackles chair*

Useless Tidbit of Ending Info!

It is 0220 hours, on July 20. I feel odd. I think I'll think on why I'm thinking about thinking when I'm already thinking about thinking on thinking on why I'm thinking about thinking. Why am I even thinking at the moment to begin with, I wonder? Ruby is here, and this journal is now being used as cannon fodder.

This journal entry will become a 16-inch pizza in 3 hours.

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13776867/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13776867/ Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:02:13 PDT

Well, this is quite random and unneeded, but since WoW's frozen up 3 or so times in a row for me in the past 3 hours, I'm here making a new journal entry once again while listening to a rockish version of the FF7 boss song. It rocks. Final. *starts drumming on the keyboard when not typing*

I want the Nevan guitar. But that'd be a bad idea...besides, I don't know how to play guitar to begin with. Aw well.


Level 20 on Oblivion finally. Currently in Sanca Tor or however it goes...gotta get Tiber Septim's armor outta there.

I'm still 34 on WoW, and my pet raptor just hit 34 as well. And I have some new recipies to make with my Alchemy skill. I CAN MAKE GREATER HEALING AND MANA POTIONS FINALLY!!!!! YESSSSSS!!!!! No more buying them at an auction house and blowing about 8 gold!!!! *cheers*

FF terms, just learned that the guy who voiced Guilmon and Growlmon also did the voice of Vincent Valentine on Advent Children. How freaking awesome is that?!?!?!? If you don't know who Vincent is, watch the movie, play Final Fantasy 7, or play Dirge of Cerberus. If you haven't done at least ONE of those and you're a Final Fantasy fan, then you have some work to do. ^.=.^


Now, on to finishing this and going to bed...w00t for sleep!!! *zonks out a bit*

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13728102/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13728102/ Sat, 14 Jul 2007 02:10:37 PDT
Well, on to the rant. It seems that, for whatever freaking reason, I have been going through my messages and all and found some things that I've replied to. Now, either it's an older version of something I replied to, or it didn't post when it said it did and proved it.

So for now, I'm going off the fact that it DIDN'T post, DA is trying to tick me off (bad idea to tick a dragon off at 4 in the morning, especially a tired one), and I'll have to re-post these things...if I can get some confirmation that I DID indeed get a post to some of the slightly older things everyone's done, I'd greatly appreciate it.

That means you gotta do some searching. For my sake and yours, please do this so my mind can be a ease again.

Ruby, over and out.


And what's the deal with the song 'The Final Countdown' by Europe?...I remember hearing a large issue about it several years ago, but I'm starting to wonder, what was the big deal anyways? If anyone knows, I'd like to put this question to rest so it'll stop bugging me.

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13715734/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13715734/ Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:50:56 PDT
Anyways, this is kinda scary, with all my journal entries this month. Aw well, things seem to come up quickly all of a sudden it seems. Whee.

Well, it seems while I was gone for about 2 days, things REALLY went downhill with some friends (you know who you all are...*pokes a certain someone and waves a cookie at him as a reminder*). It seems I need to be here as much as I can to keep in contact with you all, lease something bad occurs (like for my good brother Myr and his AWD Rocky suddenly falling ill) and I need to be notified.

So my friends and family are having problems during the two days I wasn't here. Blargh.

I got Halo 2 Live working, and Rah and I have been busy ramming Warthogs together for about 2-3 hours past few nights. I need Gears of War so I can play online with him on that. *hates the Grenade Launcher on GoW, since it has no splash damage* Yay for demolition derbies.

Got a new bathroom sink and another thing for the bathroom (it's 4:30am and I was going to go to bed about 2 hours ago...instead, I came here, which is good) and we're installing them. Problem is, new sink's a bit big, and so we're gonna find a way to fix that. Woohoo.

Farla (aka Roadie) (aka a sister of mine and Rah's (who's a brother of mine) mate) gave me the advice to "hibernate", since I've been depriving myself drastically lately of sleep. I gave it a shot. Wake up not very tired, which is good. Sadly, I wind up getting tired quickly and snooze for a grand total of about 15 hours a day. Worth a shot again, seems sleep deprivation is just how I should go. Great.

Level 19 on Oblivion, and I'm catching up with Rah on the game's Achievments. He'll still be beating me because he's got Shivering Iles, which I do not have, and therefore I wish to beat him at that too. But first, Oblivion, then Knights of the Nine. Must go in order. Must get Daedric equipment and max stats in Strength and Endurance! Ziggy Boogy Doog.

Still have yet to work on artwork, but I plan on lounging around in my room for a full day soon. Just sleeping and drawing, and leaving only for food, drink, and bathroom. Past that, it'll be sleeping and drawing. I just hope it'll be more drawing than sleeping. Woot. I'll figure out when that day'll be.

School's coming up fast, and the summer seems to have been shorter than usual (aside from that being the truth). No IMs means no perception of days, only hours and minutes. It feels as if it's only been a month, but at the same time it seems like it's flying by rapidly and I'm just stuck in auto-pilot. Time moves normally around me, but in my eyes, I see it move in slow motion. I haven't been able to catch a moth before, and now I can.

I think I need more sleep.


Yearghable. Sorry for being gone for the past two or so days, hope you guys can forgive me for that. I should be back again tomorrow, so yay for that.

Art Requests:

#1: (empty)
#2: (empty)
#3: (empty)

Come on, help me draw guys! Give me something to draw please!!!!


I'm gonna look at my over-loaded-with-pictures-and-writing-and-music document, then go to bed. WoW and the mail I might have can wait yet another day. It's there for 30 days. Not checking it for about 3-4 won't hurt.

Ruby, over and out..........well, ok, AFTER I find something to eat first...darn hunger.....should've eaten something for supper....-.=.-;

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13666354/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13666354/ Mon, 09 Jul 2007 02:43:48 PDT knows. So far, I've done as much as I can to help him, and come up with no luck. Only hateful responses and being pushed away when I'm trying to help. This is one of my worst problems, and ones I have a hard time dealing with:

having someone I care about refuse my help and push me away constantly.

It might be better for me to just leave him be and let him fall deeper into his own problems and walk down a path that will eventually lead him to his own death.

Unfortionatly, that is something I cannot do, as it goes against my vow and my very nature to help others. So I think that, if you know him, you can assist me in cheering him up. If you don't, still, try to cheer him up a bit. But try not to get him to know about the fact that you're helping cheer him up only because I've brought it to attention. He may reject you guys and reject me as well.

But if he DOES find out and he DOES read this, then I solely hope that he understands that I care and I'm willing to go as far as I can to help him out. I'm going as far as I can without cutting ties with him to do what I feel is the right thing. As I told him, and all of you guys....


This is a path that I, and I ALONE, walk down. A destructive path, yes, but one I know of well and am a regular around here. I know it's twists and turns, where each branching path leads...I have seen them all, and been down most. I know this path well, and therefore have experience in what I'm doing. And a very good reason to keep the rest of you from going down this path.

Down my path, there is no joy. No happiness. No love. Only sorrow, pain, and dispair. I am used to those feelings. All of them. But I have you guys to give me that joy, that happiness, that love that my path lacks. You guys give me the purpose to live, the drive to do my duty, the will to keep on going down this path. Because I know of one branching path on this road that leads to a good end. A happy end.

And it's that path I'm heading for, but to reach it, I cannot do alone. I have not the strength nor the endurance nor the heart to make it all the way alone. Only my will and spirit can survive it alone, but it is weighed down by the other aspects not able to make the journey. That is why I'm dependant on all of you. Because you guys give me the strength to move on in life, to keep going, to keep walking down this path the the side of life I do my hardest to guide you all to.

I wish you all to understand this, but more importantly, to understand that I'm doing this as an act of gratitude out of my nature...and as a case that I vowed to help everyone. And that means him. And weither he wants my help or not, I care not. Friend or foe, ally or enemy, I help all.

That is my nature.
That is my way.

And I'm not changing.
Not even when I'm dead and gone.
Alexander Ryan Taylor will be, remain, and always stay, Alexander Ryan Taylor.

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13665893/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13665893/ Mon, 09 Jul 2007 01:22:52 PDT
1. What is you character's name?
Ruby

2. What is your character's name in another language?
Um........I dunno. I'll get back at that in a few years and several French classes later.

3. How old is he/she?
He's 16, although it can be debated in several aspects.

4. What is your character's race/species?
Dragon, and a rare breed too.

5. Do they have a crush?
Yes, on another dragon named Stormie...but that's a story for another time. ^.=.^;

6. Do they have many friends?
Yes, and from all sorts of places...and if you include his large family, then it's a lot more odd.

7. What planet is your character from?
Earth, and our dimension of it.

8. Does your character like to eat?
When he's not sleeping, fighting, talking, playing video games, or running around Kata and the others in circles, he's eating.

9.What's his/her favorite food?
Chocolate. And pizza. But never the two together.

10. What's his/her favorite drink?
Milk, plain and simple. The Vitamin D kind, too.

11. Is your character annoying?
To friends? Sometimes. To enemies? Debatable.

12. Is your character loved?
By all his friends and family, yes. And some of his enemies admire him in one aspect or another.

13. Is your character hated?
Only by those who wish him and the rest of the Fragments dead...but even they can't seem to hate him fully, save for a select few.

14. Is he/she emo/goth?
Not a bit.

15. Is he/she straight, bisexual, or gay?
100% straight. End of line, as Naru'd say.

16. Is he/she a virgin?
Yes, and he's waiting until he feels he's of proper age of having a mate and taking on the responsibilities of that role.

17. Name 3 hobbies:
-Eating
-Fighting
-Talking

18. Is your character normal?
Depends on one's definition of "normal".

19. Is your character attractive?
Again, depends on how the question is taken. In terms of female dragons, if he is, he hasn't noticed. In terms other than that, entities of all sorts of alliances, elements, and sides are drawn to him for one reason or another.

20. How does your character handle emotions?
Normally by expressing the postitive ones and holding back the negative ones, prefering to hide them from the world and those close to him so they don't see his pain or his darker side. He does, however, share them with the other Fragments and is usually talked into telling them to his friends.

21. Does your character have other forms?
Yes, quite a few actually.
-Whelp
-Feral
-Adult
-Metal Guardian
-Dawn
-Dusk
-Twilight
-Dragon Knight (Whelp + Guardian Spirit)
-Dragon Warrior (also known as the Great Dragon Form, as he takes on the aspects and appearance of the Great Ruby Dragon)

22. Does your character overreact?
Sometimes, yes. Sometimes, no. Just depends on the situation and his mood, really.

23. Is your character a criminal?
Well, if you call raiding castles in 1279 for it's treasures at least five times a year a crime, then yeah. Past that, he only raids the fridge, which isn't a crime.

24. Does your character go to school?
In one aspect he does, but since he skips school to hang out with Kata all day, he doesn't. But he still learns what the other Fragments learned at school.

25. What's his/her IQ?
Most of the time, quite average. Easily confused and lost when big words are used, but he's actually very intelligent. Why it doesn't show a lot more than it does is a mystery.

26. Does your character have a disease/curse?
None, unless you call being inable to be "normal" to civilization's terms a curse...but he's a dragon, that doesn't apply to him anyways.

27. Is your character dead?
Well, he's several centuries old. He's died and come back more or less. He IS the reincarnation of the Great Ruby Dragon, after all...

28. Does your character have a family?
Yes, and a really REALLY big one too. You all know who you are. ^.=.^

29. Has he/she encoutnered any tragic times in life?
Yes, the death of his mother most importantly, as well as many other tragities that have occured. Kata is one of the only ones who was there with him during most of them.

30. What's the best time in your character's life?
The meeting with Kata and the realization that he... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13628475/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13628475/ Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:57:54 PDT
Anyways, back to the subject on hand.

As you guys know (or are about to know), normally when I'm gone for a week or more (summer-wise, school year time periods are different), it usually means I'm grounded. Not this time! Step-father's taking a week long vacation and he's going to commandeer the computer to play WoW POSSIBLY until he passes out at the computer.

With that being said, I might not be around much this upcomming week, though there's still a chance that, since I get on from about 11pm and stay on until about 5-6am, I might be able to get on if I don't fall asleep before my step-father. Still, I doubt I can play Oblivion for that long and still keep myself concious. But we shall see.


On a different note, I'll take requests for drawings in an attempt to force myself into drawing some artwork, as I've got plenty of inspiration now, but lack the motivation to do any of it and I don't see the motivation coming on it's own. So therefore, I'm forcing it to come. So come on guys, tell me what you want me to draw, and I'll give it my best shot!

I'll start with having at least 3 slots open, as these will require a lot of focus, concentration, and time on my part as I'll put forth every ounce of skill I can muster, and try to push myself past that limit. Hopefully I can accomplish a state of skill I've desired to reach for some time now.

Now, on to doing whatever it was I was doing...which is possibly getting some sleep, friend up the road has a birthday party tomorrow and I'm going to it....and I'M NOT SLEEPING DURING IT THIS TIME!!! 3am is late enough to stay up right now.........


Or is it?

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13614015/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13614015/ Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:51:14 PDT

Hope you guys had a great 4th, and if not, then don't let that pull you down. There'll be other days to be upset, but don't let them be in this lifetime, ya guys hear? *glares at a certain someone who probably won't read this* Well, I had fun, and I'm back and we had less gunpowder smoke in the air when we were done than we did last year, which is amazing.

Well, just saying happy 4th and hoping you guys had a good one. And also, it's probably obvious to see that thanks to the help of some of my friends and family around here (for those of you who haven't read it yet for reasons like not being able to get around to it, being too busy, or in a certain someone's case, it being too much to read...you can check out what I'm refering to here: [link]), I'm in a much better mood right now, and I owe it to all of you. Thanks guys. ^.=.^

Well, my eyes feel tired, my body feels hyper, my right shoulder blade is hurting from my current position, the music stopped, and so did the cricket around here somewhere, so I'm gonna wrap this up with a thank you and have a good 5th of July!

Because I'm sure some of us still have fireworks to shoot, and might as well carry the celebration a day further, aye? XD

~Ruby and the Fragments

'One dream - one heart
We are all for one
We fight for our destiny
One dream - one heart
We are all for one
We're living in our agony
All for one' ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13558923/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13558923/ Sun, 01 Jul 2007 02:29:53 PDT
Well, turn the scope onto someone that never seems to be in that boat, and the whole table flips upside-down.


Call me going emo if you want to, for the fact that I don't really care if you do or not, but it's a case that, yes, for once, I'm feeling really down. This might come as a surprise to a lot of you, as you all know me to usually be happy, hyper, and the kind of dragon to always know what to say to make everything seem to be alright. Now that very dragon needs all of you guy's help.

As some of you know, I don't have any IM privilages still. Some of you also know that I failed two classes, one of them being Drawing 1 and that was because I'm an artist and I'm not one to have a timed deadline sometimes. I'm like you guys: I have my art blocks at times, and sometimes I just can't get around to them due to other things. The other was Geometry, and I failed because I got some of my priorities put in the wrong slots and didn't bring it up high enough in time.

But in reality, it's not a case of my grades or the fact that I failed two classes out of seven that's keeping me from having IM. It's not about that at all. It's what was happening on the sidelines, backstage, where no one else but you guys had a pass to.

I was going through an emotional breakdown. I've come to realize that I'm really NOT alone in my struggles and in my battles in life, and I'm glad of that. However, I've also come to realize that I'm dependent on you guys to keep me going. As I've stated before to plenty of you guys, you all are the only reasons for me living. I've given up on myself, and I live only to protect you guys. That means a lot to me, and that's why I try so hard to keep you guys happy.

That's also another problem I've noticed. The emotions you guys feel affect my mood. If you guys're happy, I'm happy. If any of you are sad, that brings me down too. That's why I'm always trying to keep you guys in a happy mood, because the last time I became seriously depressed, I nearly ended my own life.

Shocking, I know, that someone like me would even go so far as to nearly take his own life, but it's true and I'm not afraid to speak of it, although I'm reluctant to mention it, as some of you know.

But the reason why I didn't take my life that day almost 2 years ago is because of you guys. You all made the difference. I realized that ending my life wouldn't end my pain. It would only make it greater, as I would cause pain to those close to me. Realizing that gave me a greater sense in life.

I had given up on myself, and gained the sole perpose to keep you guys happy. Taking care of all of you as if you were my own family, and that's how I view you guys in reality. As my real family.

And that's why I try to keep you guys from following my path. I don't want any of you to go through what I did, as I'm afraid the worse'll happen. And that's why I try not to let any of you guys die by your own hands or by each others. The death of one of you is the death of me, as I'll realize that if I cannot protect those who mean the world to me, who can I protect?

I do not wish to hold you all back from doing as you wish with your lives, for that would be worse than letting you guys shed each others or your own blood, but I do what I can, not as a brother, not as a son, not as a friend...

But more so, like a guardian, to keep you safe and help you go through life so you can enjoy it to the greatest degree without going down the wrong path and losing the joy of it. That's why I'm always so hard when it comes to me cheering you guys up. Why I try so hard.

Because I care, and that's final. 'Until death do us part' is the best quote I can state that explains how I am. Until I die, I will do whatever I can, and WILL do whatever I can, to help you guys in whatever aspect that I can with whatever I have available.

I would sacrifice everything I own for you guys.

Even my own life. And know that these are not empty words; I feel pain every single day of my life the longer I go without speaking to you guys. I felt unspeakable pain the time I was gone due to being grounded. I cannot even begin to describe how miserable I felt, how alone I felt.

How empty and out of place I felt.

I don't want this to be a case of a pitty party. I want you all just to realize that I care, and that what you do affects me, and that I want the best out of life for you all.

So please, don't forget your light and your hope in life.

If you lose either of the two, or both, seek me out. I will help you re-find the... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13493455/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13493455/ Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:41:02 PDT
(No desire for a chapter list, too lazy for that this time. ^.=.^; )


Well, I might've mis-understood what my brother and step-father were stating, but how I'm taking them saying that I'm only NOT allowed on messenger, and that's it. I can do all the other usual stuff I do on the computer, like come here. If it becomes a case that this isn't the case, then I'll have to let them know that I, again, mis-understood what they were saying.

Besides, that's what happened last time, when I was here for about 2 days and went missing without a goodbye of sorts. A misunderstanding gone wrong. But I aim to not let it turn into that this time around.

Pass that, not much is new. Step-father is now 32, I've got a new character on WoW (hunter) that's lvl 28 right now, new character on Oblivion because my original one is unable to do anything due to the first update from Xbox Live for Oblivion, so I'm having to start over...Playing some SSBM and can't wait for Brawl to come out and for us to get a Wii...need to fix PS2 and get internet to it so I can get Timesplitters: Future Perfect so I can play with Farla (a.k.a. Roadie) and see if she really IS as bad at team killing as she says she is, need to work on my drawings, need to get more sleep, had to bury Hauss (step-father's favorite dog, the same one who's been hit by cars at least 4 or so times and it didn't help nor hinder him) earlier...


And then there's other family issues, but those are what I call "classified", as I agreed not to make mention of them. Also have new music, brother (Erik, brother here at home) has made some WoW videos and put them up on his Facebook account...and that's about it. Nothing really new past all of that. *shrugs* Aw well.

Well, now to deal with drawings.....it'll take me some time to get into the mood to draw, so I'm going to need some help getting inspiration. So for now, I'm gonna grab my digicam and snap some pictures of my drawings and then put 'em up here.....gonna try to get a 2GB flash drive at Office Depot later if I'm lucky enough to get step-father to take me that far into town...yadda yadda yadda. Boring stuff past that.

Well, now I need a random, logical statement....and I REALLY wish that this GODDANG CRICKET WOULD STOP ATTACKING MY FEET!!!!! IT'S VERY UNCOMFORTABLE!!!!!!!!!! GAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


'Vater unser, Dein ist das Reich und die Kraft und die Herrlichkeit in Ewigkeit
Amen'

If you want a translation of that, let me know. It's the final line of the lyrics to the song I'm listening to, Vater Unser.

Ruby, over and not out until I'm asleep in bed.

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13260750/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/13260750/ Fri, 08 Jun 2007 04:07:57 PDT Every move you make creates your destiny
I've come to soak my sorrow in halo black
As black as the seal on my soul

'cause When the lights are down
There's no more to say
Love is the real pain
An internal revolution in our minds
And when the lights are down
You're so far away
Tell me your real name
In the silence of the darkness we unite...'

^.=.^ Great song. And the journal entry's below, btw. Hehehe....

Well, I'm back, if only temporarily. I'll keep this short, so prepare to read less in this journal entry than normal!

--> Return of the Fragments
--> Current Art Targets (monthly art goals I'm setting so I can try to get some of it done finally)



--> Return of the Fragments

Sure, like I said, it's only temporarily, but at least I'm here and you guys know I'm still alive. But what got me grounded was two things:

1) lied about being on Messengers again...but this time, learned my lesson: I'm not oil, so therefore I'm not slick
2) making all D's except for one B during the 3rd nine weeks

So there, you can call me an idiot for those two reasons...the first one is a reason for getting grounded a zillion and one times or so. But at least I'm learning SLOWLY. Better than not learning at all...


--> Current Art Targets

Well, I'll just name a few I'm gonna shoot for and then try to shoot for a few more outside this goal. Need to.

> Granite Art 03 - Alex Rictor 02
> Granite Art 04 - Dante & I
> Portfolio - Back
> a surprise for someone I know...^.=.^
> Drago [side head]
> Wha?...
> 'Fragment Profiles' pictures, looking forward to drawing some of them!

Well, that's about it...if you want me to draw you something, tell me and I'll draw it! ^.=.^ Summer's here, so I have plenty of time to draw!

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/12597539/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/12597539/ Sat, 14 Apr 2007 20:14:48 PDT , who said I could borrow it after asking her. If anyone who knows me well can help me figure a few things out about some of these, lemme know. Past that, enjoy being as confused as I am. XD

*Note: I took this Thursday March 29th and finished it at 11:28 PM. Kinda old, I know, but I'm not up to taking it again right now. *


How are you feeling today?
Straight Through the Mirror - Blind Guardian (makes sense, I think…makes a lot of sense.)

Will you get far in life?
Fire Emblem song off of Super Smash Bros. Melee (um…)

How do your friends see you?
Reach For the Sky - Social Distortion (ok, what does that mean?...)

Will you get married?
Bless The Child - Nightwish (what in the world does that mean?...Yay or nay?)

What is your best friend’s theme song?
Planet Hell - Nightwish (um…which best friend should this go to? I have more than one. And I don’t know who this would fit…)

What is the story of your life?
Final Fantasy 7 Boss Theme Song [the song that plays during a boss fight on there] (isn’t this the truth…GO CLOUD!)

What was high school like?
Winners and Losers - Social Distortion (well, even though I’m still in high school, looking back on my 9th grade year there and most of my 10th grade year so far, I think this makes quite a bit of sense.)

How can you get ahead in life?
Dead To The World - Nightwish (um…no comment, I would presume. I can’t think of one to start with.)

What is the best thing about your friends?
Phantom Of The Opera – Nightwish (ooooookay……wtf?)

What is today going to be like?
Valley of the Damned - Dragonforce (okay, I think this works well. I had a bad day halfway through it, but hey, nothing like killing some Darkites to make a bad day better, right?)

What is in store for this weekend?
Frog’s Theme - Chrono Trigger (well, I doubt I’ll be THIS cheery and determined to mow the back yard…unless it means I can get on the messengers again. THEN I’ll find this fitting.)

What song describes you?
Golden Sun 2 Battle Theme (I don’t think this is entirely on target, but it’s hitting the dart board at least. I’m sure I can find a more fitting song for this, but aw well…shuffle does what it does.)

To describe your grandparents?
Ocean Soul - Nightwish (erm…I GUESS this could make a little sense…my grandmother misses my grandfather, and I do too…and every time I think about my grandfather, I realize I missed my chance to learn about the past from someone who was actually there…*sigh*)

How is your life going?
End Of All Hope - Nightwish (……Personal stuff could be inserted here, but I’m not the type of guy to do that.)

What song will they play at your funeral?
Numb - Linkin Park (erm….I doubt it)

How does the world see you?
Swords and Diamonds - Cryonic Temple (YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!! I have to agree with this when it comes to some people who know me really well. Isn’t that right Kata?)

Will you have a happy life?
Thunderhorse - Dethklok (um…I’m not sure how this is supposed to be answered.)

What do your friends really think of you?
Final Fantasy 11 {XI} Battle Theme (I dunno about this one…anyone have any comments?)

Do people secretly lust after you?
Final Fantasy 8 {VIII} Battle Theme (what the heck does this mean?)

How can I make myself happy?
Emerald Sword - Rhapsody of Fire (well, I guess this can make some form of sense. I love swords, I love fighting, and I love sword fighting. I’ve got the energy to do so, even if it’s 11PM right now and I’ve gotten about 24 hours of sleep within 6 days. Anyone up for a fight? XD)

What should you do with your life?
Soldiers Of The Wastelands - Dragonforce (should I fight, this says? I say sure! Nothing beats a boring summer by fighting for what you think is right, right? Besides, sounds more appealing than washing dishes and mowing the grass!)

Will you ever have children?
She from one of the .hack games, I think... would know (well, I think this can make some form of sense, but the song itself is kinda off I think…and to think, I was about to stop one of my favorite songs, Soldiers Of The Wastelands, just to listen to the Cloud Song…maybe I shoul... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/12597429/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/12597429/ Sat, 14 Apr 2007 20:05:09 PDT

--Go to Google.com
--Click on Maps.
--Click on "get Directions".
--From New York
--To Warwickshire

Then read Line #23. Trust me, it's great. If you laugh, copy and paste the directions and pass it on.

Knowledge is best passed on. This is knowledge. Why not pass it on?

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/12508896/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/12508896/ Sun, 08 Apr 2007 11:06:07 PDT
-> "S" stands for "School Isn't Going Well"
-> "K" stands for "Kennedy"
-> Yet More Artwork
-> Quote of the Month
-> Yay For Art!
-> Some Form of Acknowledgements (*shrugs* Everyone else does it.)


---> "S" stands for "School Isn't Going Well"

Well, to say the least, my grades aren't the best in the world for the 3rd nine weeks. Only one B, the rest were D's. And I'm supposedly an A student, and I am. Just one problem.

Motivation. I slack, yes, but part of the time I slack with no good reason. I slack on my homework mainly to do chores around the house. Sometimes that never happens. To say the least, my step-dad didn't like the grades, just like me. So I have one shot at this.

Bring all my grades up to AT LEAST a C in all of them, or I'm gonna be gone from here all summer. Yeah, no games, computer, nothing. Just books, books, books. Bleh. Looks like this dragon's gonna be cracking down on the homework a bit more.

*NEW!* My step-dad's thinking about putting me through summer school...he's planning on talking to my councilor about it. Bargh. If I get summer school, I'm not going. >.=.> Yeah, bad idea to skip, but I'm not going to summer school. 7 months of school at a time is enough, thank you very much.


---> "K" stands for "Kennedy"

Well, to say the least, I owe it to my Computer Engeneering teacher for letting me do this, but I can use his scanner after school on Fridays to scan my artwork to a CD and paste it up here at DA when I get home. THANK YOU MR. K!!!!!!!

*Note, my Computer Engeneering teacher's name is Mr. Kennedy. That is why "K" stands for "Kennedy" in this journal.*


---> Yet More Artwork

I did a count of the artwork I have plus the newer ideas that came to mind since the last artwork journal, and the total count (completed, started, and the ones I haven't started on) is about 64.

Wow. What's even "better" is that 90% of it I haven't started on. Whoo hoo.


---> Quote of the Month

Quote for April- "BAD MAN THROW ROAD ON DOG!!!!!!!!"

Suggested by: my brother, Erik
Taken from: one episode of "The Tick"

Need one for next month, so I'm open for ideas!


---> Yay For Art!

Well, I've finally submitted my first thing of artwork! Here's the link to it: [link]

I'm really happy about it, as it's the first thing in MS Paint that I've done in almost a year. Also, I've made more friends here at DA and for that, I am also happy. ^.=.^ Only thing better than a dragon is a happy dragon.


---> Some Form of Acknowledgements

Well, I'll give this a shot...since so many do this, why can't I?

My dragon dad. ^.=.^

My dragon mom. ^.=.^ (she's crazy like me)

~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/12355091/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/12355091/ Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:41:06 PDT
(Note, prepare to look at 50+ items total...and the list grows as my imagination goes random and roams during Biology, English, and Geometry classes.)


Name | Date start | Date finish
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alex Rictor | 12-12-06 | 1-7-07
A Warrior's Tribute | 12-12-06 | 1-7-07
Ruby - Feral Form | 12-5-06 | 12-5-06
BlackAgumon *for BWG & BWGX* | |
Aledon Rex | ??-??-06 | ??-??-06
My Family I | 12-1-06 |
Dracagomon (Drago) [side head] | |
Demon Wind Shuriken | ??-??-06 | ??-??-06
Do Not Feed The Dragon /comic\ | |
Alex With Longsword | ??-??-06 | ??-??-06
Friends Forever I | |
Chance Meeting With An Art Idol I | ??-??-06 | ??-??-06
Chance Meeting With An Art Idol II | ??-??-06 |
Aledon Rex II | |
Arex Commoner (I guess...) | ??-??-06 | ??-??-06
Weapons I | ??-??-06 | ??-??-06
Wha?... /comic\ | |
Alex Rictor II | ??-??-06 | ??-??-06
You Are Here /comic\ | ??-??-06 | 03-22-07
Fire In The Wormhole /comic\ | |
Wtf? /comic\ | |
Who Am I?... v1 | |
Who Am I?... v2 | 1-16-07 |
Who Am I?... v3 | |
Darkness Come | |
Truth In Shadows | |
Ruby - Whelp Dragon Form (WDF) | |
Ruby - Adult Dragon Form (ADF) | |
Ruby - Metal Guardian | |
Ruby - Dawn Dragon | |
Ruby - Dusk Dragon | |
Ruby - Twilight Dragon | |
Ruby - Great Ruby Dragon {pending}
Ruby - World Dragon {pending}
Naru (Nanarurumon) | |
Shadow | |
Naru & Shadow | |
Drago (Dracagomon) | |
Riox | |
Ryan - Human | |
Ryan - Dragon Spirit Evolution | |
The Twin Dragons (Ryan - Human & Ryan - Dragon) | |
Dark (Dark Dragon) | |
Shadow Tiamat (Tiamat) - Shrouded | |
Shadow Tiamat (Tiamat) - Revealed | |
The Whole Gang v1 | |
The Whole Gang v2 | |
Enter Darkside | |
Random Dragons |??-??-06/07|??-??-06/07
Study Hint Drawings |??-??-06/07|-------
Art Folder |??-??-06|
Drawing Pad |??-??-07 |
Dawn, Dusk, & Twilight | |
Wonders of the Brain (hand-drawn) | |
Wonders of the Brain (defalt Paint program) | 03-27-07|

]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/12353390/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/12353390/ Tue, 27 Mar 2007 17:32:22 PDT
-> Time Warp
-> I'm Stuck In The Ground...Sort Of
-> WoW, I'm Amazed
-> Naru's Diabolical Plan
-> "Part I"?? What Does That Mean?
-> Quote of the Month - March
-> Writing Plan


---> Time Warp

Well, it's been several months since I made a journal entry, aye? Well, since November, a lot has happened...First off, we have a very merry Christmas and I'm sorry for not being around to wish you all one too. T.=.T

Second, we went to the grave site where my Mom lies in December on the day we lost her and spent the day with Dad instead of going to school. It still hurts to think about it, but everything happens for a reason...whether it was ment to happen or not. Sometimes in that case, you have to find a reason to move on and a reason for that event...hard to explain, but you can ask me via note sometime. It'll get a bit personal for me, so only note and ask if you feel up to hearing it.

Third, I'm pretty sure I was doing good during the 2nd nine weeks, but the 3rd nine weeks...man, I need to pull it together or something. 2-3 D's?? As my teachers say, I'm too smart to be making those grades and I agree. I think it's time I start motivating myself again. ^.=.^

Oh, and I somewhat have a mate. ^.=.^ *does little happy dance* She and I have so much in common, we're even equally insane! Woot!! *cheers a little*


---> I'm Stuck In The Ground...Sort Of

Well, to put it in long, drawn-out explanations would be an incredibly difficult task for me (I mean, heck, it IS Spring Break, after all)...I'll put it bluntly.

I'm grounded.

Again.

Yes, AGAIN. I can't keep myself outta trouble, huh? *chuckles* Aw well, it's all good. Almost a month without permission to get on the computer gives me time to do other things, which I spent it doing some more homework, some more things around the house, and some more of doing absolutely nothing.

But I got a comic done! ^.=.^ Yay.


---> WoW, I'm Amazed

Well, I have WoW (World of Warcraft for those of you who don't keep up with the video game world, or at least the MMO section of it) and that's what I've been playing since about Febuary. When not doing other things (like being here) or when I'm not allowed to do much of anything else (like currently I can't get on MIM or YIM because of Dad...), I get on it.

Since I'm slowly becoming un-grounded, I've made 4 levels in 3 days! Yay!!! Took me a month to grow 17 levels, and then it takes 3 days to grow 4! Yay for dungeon/instance running!

But hey, I won't spend ALL my time on it. Just ask Kata or Ahgjan/Beltic. They'll tell you that I was on MIM before I got grounded while on WoW. Still managing to keep up with 15 IMs while playing a MMORPG!

Multi-tasking, Dad says I can't do well...Huh! Shows what he knows!


---> Naru's Diabolical Plan

For those of you who don't know who Naru is, rejoice for I have some artwork on the way to show what he looks like! But he's basically a Ninja/Shadow Digimon/weasel anthro-like creature/Idiot of Idiots/Creater of M.E.T. (Manual Explosive Toast) and has personal copyrights to it (NOT legal, just so you know).....the list goes on on what he is and what he does.

But for a big jump into what this part's about, if anyone who reads this has played Dirge of Ceberus for PS2, they should know about Deepground and the whole 72 yards. Well, Naru's reciently been quiet and good for the past few months and that ALWAYS spells trouble. The others (Drago, Riox, Ruby, Alex, Dark) and I have been wondering what he's been cooking up, as he's denied coming up with some diabolical plan.

Well, he slipped a few days ago.

I heard him discussing his plans to himself out loud. Turns out, for those of you who know what Deepground is, he's making his own personal Deepground army. They'll be headed by a white-furred Naru (he's normally black-furred) named Weiss (which stands for "white" in German). Unfortionaltly, I didn't get to hear much else as Riox stepped into Naru's room and bonked him on the head with an American History book, telling him to do his homework. (Naru never does his homework, so we have to..."motivate" him to do it.)

I hope this plan of his doesn't prove to be TOO world dominationable.

At least our fears of him creating a weapon worse than an H-bomb out of things like toasters... ]]> ~Riox http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/10855656/ http://Riox.deviantart.com/journal/10855656/ Sun, 26 Nov 2006 11:12:04 PST
To say the least, this week out of school's been long...took 3 days of it being utterly boring around the house to feel like a month had passed. Not much happened here, just chatted with everyone mostly. Took a few pictures of my character on Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion (trying to put them up here), played Crystal Chonicals on my own (almost beat it, too!), watched my brother pwn Dirge of Cerberus (beat Normal difficulty in 2 days, he did), and watched a few movies, and had a few people stop by as company also.

Also, to say the least, I've gotten some more good music and seen some very VERY funny videos at YouTube, made some more friends, and found time to do a few things. ^.=.^ Can't wait to hear from you guys!!!!!

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-> Halloween Dissapointment
-> It's A Small Town After All
-> School Life...Is Boring
-> Conflict On The Datafront
-> Question & Answer Buletin
-> Kirby Dance!!! [Just for the heck of it...It's not an actual topic. ]

---> Halloween Dissapointment

Well, I wanted to go trick-or-treating (at age 15, yes I'm still trick-or-treating) and my bro said that I could go with him and go trick-or-treating with some of his friends, since they all were gonna do the same. I agreed, since trick-or-treating with friends and family's ALWAYS great. Everything seemed great...UNTIL....After school when I walked over to the other campus, I found out then that the adult going to take us trick-or-treating said "no" as she walked out the door (one of my bro's friend's mom). I wasn't happy and neither were the rest of us, but we made a few calls and my dad agreed to take us trick-or-treating as soon as he got off work. So, we all came to my bro and I's house and played some Halo 2 until another of my bro's friends showed up and Dad did too. After all of that, we piled into the two cars and we agreed to bug one of my bro's friends as she wasn't getting any trick-or-treaters. After an hour of being there, we left. I was hoping we'd get to go trick-or-treating, but NOOOOOO, my bro wanted to go bug his "ex-" girlfriend...And we spent about 2 hours there. Never got to go trick-or-treating, and I was very angry about it. I kept my cool and talked about with Dad (who wasn't happy about it either) and he said he'd get me some candy from the store to make up for it. He did the next day and I'm still kinda upset about the fact we didn't go trick-or-treating.....Last time I'm letting my bro make those choices.

---> It's A Small Town After All

Everytime I go into town and come across a place I've never been to, I get the feeling that my hometown's bigger than I previously thought.....Then not far from that one spot, I come across multiple familiar areas I've been in my life. It's then that I realize that the town I live in really IS small......Even though it's growing. I guess we all have that in life, huh?....It's a small town after all, I guess....*sighs* Phooey.

---> School Life...Is Boring

What else is new? Homework, notes, tests....The whole thirty yards. Only new things school-wise is that I know how to use DOS and how binary works. Past that, nothing new...'Cept knowing my Computer Engeneering teacher's Celtic like me. Past THAT, nothing really new. If I think of anything new, I'll post it up..........Maybe I should write down these things?......

---> Conflict On The Datafront

Well, Dad and I are slightly at it again...But there's good news within all the bad. My aunt and uncle moved out, so fewer boot-offs!!!!! Yaaaaay!!!!! Thing is, I still need a scanner and printer before I can post up MY artwork, so until then, I'll either have to wait or experiment with the camera and see how the pictures come out. I think waiting's the best thing...So sorry that I haven't been keeping my promise to the full degree, just gotta hope my uncle from Illinois gets me one for Christmas!!!!

---> Question & Answer Buletin

I know I probably misspelled "buletin", and if I did, PLEASE correct me! English I may speak, but Rubyish is my first language. (A custom language I made up that I only half understand. Others understand it at a smaller degree.) But if you have ANY questions for ANY topic you can think of (smart or stupid, I'll take both and everything inbetween), ask me!!!! That's why I put this part in!!!!!

Besides, it'll give me something to do while I'm here replying to a ton of things.


Well, that's everything, and I hope you guys reply and ask me questions!!!! I don't care what the question's about, I'll answer it as best as I can! ^.=.^ Until I decide to put up another journal entry!!!!!!.....Which'll probably be after I submit this, as I've got Sya's profile done.

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