My Life Is [A Never-Ending Story]

[COLOR="DarkSlateBlue"][MeatShield V 3.0] Call Melanie and Roberta to come and help.

If I'm thinking correctly, they'll need as much help as possible to defeat...

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Nuff' said. [/COLOR]

Just read through this last night/today. Pretty fascinating so far, though I keep thinking near the end there's gonna be a showdown between all the voices a la Highlander. There can be only one!

[] Abandon Selest and try finding your way out.

What are the voices inside Felix's head telling him to do?

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Not gonna take any chances. Get the heck out of there while you still can. Ideally letting Melanie and Roberta know you're getting out of there so they don't come looking for you and maybe even warn them to get away in case it is a trap so they can't be used as leverage. It's too easy to see Selest setting you up and betraying you. She may have been cool up until now, but you can't really trust her. Best case scenario is she was an idiot and got caught and is now bait to trap you in whatever they have set up. Going in and getting trapped kind of negates any advantage in the situation you had. The middle of the road worst case scenario is she's a willing traitor and doesn't give a damn about you. If that's the case, you shouldn't have trusted her and will likely end up with Roberta and Melanie being caught as well to use as incentives to keep you in line. And the absolute worst case scenario is the "OMG I can't trust anyone ever again" one where they're using the mind control device or whatever on her. Then you're just plain fucked and you know you'll never be able to trust anyone ever again. Thus, no matter what Celest scenario it is, I say get out of there asap.

Awesome, I'm always happy to see new readers, especially ones that leave nice long comments for me to read. <3 I love hearing other people's thoughts on my story.

Actually quite surprised to see how easily "call Robbie and Mel" won. LOL at meatshields... You guys are so bad. I was somewhat expecting ditching Selest to win.

Anyway, I'm going to start the big Entry 80 in 2 hours and 10 mins (after this next 2x exp in MS ends), and it'll probably take at least a couple hours to write. Just to give you guys a time frame.

Awesome, I'm always happy to see new readers, especially ones that leave nice long comments for me to read. <3 I love hearing other people's thoughts on my story.

Actually quite surprised to see how easily "call Robbie and Mel" won. LOL at meatshields... You guys are so bad. I was somewhat expecting ditching Selest to win.

Anyway, I'm going to start the big Entry 80 in 2 hours and 10 mins (after this next 2x exp in MS ends), and it'll probably take at least a couple hours to write. Just to give you guys a time frame.

Well it's a fun story to read, I'm looking forward to reading more of it later on tonight. And I'll probably keep on with the long comments due to my long winded nature.

Pssh, meatshields, this is when Melanie and Roberta arrive to find Felix dead. That's what you all get for running Felix headlong into that sort of situation. Of course that's unlikely to happen based upon your previous comments, but still, I wouldn't be surprised if someone died because of this. [I'm thinking Melanie's parents. Nick's got some killing to do still.]

LOL at meatshields... You guys are so bad.

Hey, I never liked the Selest/Roberta characters. If someone's biting a bullet, I'd rather throw one of them in front of it.

Entry 80. June 20, 2009.

[x] Call Melanie and Roberta to come and help.

"DAMMIT. I don't know! I don't want to waste time and lose my chance at catching up to Selest, nor do I want to risk Melanie being in here... Hell, maybe I should just get out of here! This isn't supposed to be going this way!"

Felix, staying alert, takes out his cellphone and calls Melanie. "Felix! What's going on? Roberta was just thinking we should go in after you guys," Melanie says, worried. "I'm fine, but someone's got Selest! I was chasing them without thinking...and now I'm really lost in here. I've run in pretty deep," Felix explains. "God... What do you want us to do? How can we help?" Melanie asks. Roberta notices Melanie's face change rapidly into panic. "Come in and help, however you can. Don't let them get out the front if they're looping around... Or I dunno, try finding me! Just please be careful. I don't know what's happening," Felix says, his voice ridden with anxiety. Melanie quickly explains the situation to Roberta after Felix hangs up. "Let's go!" Roberta yells, not giving it a second thought.

Every mile that Nicholas draws closer to Trissany brings him closer to full-fledged madness. It's hard to tell whether he's happy or depressed or completely devoid of emotion by now. He sings along with the song on the radio and increases his speed.

"Good morning ladies!" the arboretum employee greets Roberta and Melanie. "Yeah, yeah. How much is it to get in?" Roberta asks, impatient. "Haha, settle down! It's so odd to see so many people your age here, especially at this time of day. Were we not informed of a party?" he laughs. "Seriously! How much! Stop wasting our time!" Roberta yells. Her rashness startles the employee. They both pay the fee and bolt inside. "What the hell was that..." he shakes his head. "It'll be faster if we split up, Melanie," Roberta suggests. "Uh...okay!" Melanie responds, not happy about the thought of being alone in this maze of plants. Roberta runs down the left path, while Melanie takes the right.

Felix stomps the ground and curses. "What am I doing! I can't just sit here and wait!" he thinks. Realizing he met the voices' demand already, Felix takes off running after Selest once again, this time taking better note of his surroundings. He notices some movement in the distance through the plants. He changes directions and darts towards it. In a few minutes, he reaches a large circular clearing which he assumes must be the center. Felix instantly notices there are several paths branching in all directions. "Dammit!" he curses again. "Felix!!!" Selest cries, surprisingly close. Felix takes off down the path from where the voice came from.

Roberta hears a faint cry up ahead. "Stupid Selest, how could you be so careless," she mutters, running as fast as she can through the empty paths. She takes a sudden right turn and runs right into someone. They both fall to the ground from the collision. "OW...Jesus..." the stranger moans. "Ah..." Roberta rubs her knee. When she regains her senses, she notices the person she ran into must be an employee here, due to the emblem on his shirt. "I'm so sorry... Really, are you okay?" she asks. "Yes, but what on earth were you doing running so fast?" he asks. "I, uh... I think my friend is in trouble..." she admits. The arboretum employee's eyes light up, almost like he's realized something. "I see... Then let's get going! I can help!" he offers. Roberta stares at him in disbelief, as she was expecting to get kicked out, and accepts his offer gratefully.

"So many damn plants!" Melanie curses. Melanie is shorter than the rest of the group, so she has an even harder time seeing through the maze. "Felix you better not be doing anything stupid..." she thinks, pushing herself to run faster. The bizarre layout of the inner sanctum of the Arboretum de l'Harmonie has always been a big drawing feature; however, Melanie curses it over and over for being so maze-like. "How is anyone supposed to find their way around this place!" she yells. Melanie stops when she notices a sign next to a bench. "Oh my God! It's a map!" she realizes. She looks over it for a bit and memorizes her way to the circular center clearing before taking off again.

Nicholas slows as he comes within the last mile to Trissany. He's surprised to see a couple police vehicles monitoring entry into the city up ahead. "Interesting... More proactive than I thought," he laughs. He pulls his car over, throws his duffel bag around his shoulder and takes off on foot through the field. "Minor setback," he thinks, actually enjoying the challenge. He runs around the long way, out of sight from the police, and enters town with an impressive pace, especially considering the heavy load he's carrying. Nicholas is in extremely good physical condition from constant training nearly his whole life. Sweat pours down his face, but he doesn't slow down even slightly. The Trissany City Mall is only another mile into town.

Fatigue finally catches up to Felix, and he hunches over to catch his breath. "Getting tired already?" a strangely familiar voices taunts. Felix stands up and spins around, trying to locate the source of the voice. At the same time, his mind is racing trying to connect the voice to a face. "Hahahaha!" the voice laughs. In that moment, everything snaps together for Felix. He does know that voice. His friend. His vet. The mysterious burglar! "GEORGE! IT WAS YOU! I KNEW SOMETHING WAS STRANGE WHEN I SAW YOU LAST!" Felix roars. "I was wondering if you were ever going to figure it out, Felix," George laughs, stepping into view. "What have you done with Selest?!" Felix yells. George's eyes glimmer ominously, urging Felix to make a move.

"This way leads to the center clearing," the employee tells Roberta. "Our best bet of finding your friend is definitely there," he says. "I sure hope you're right! Why are you helping me, though? Hell, why do you even believe me?" Roberta asks. "I just don't have the heart to distrust such a beautiful woman," he winks. "Haha, whatever weirdo..." Roberta laughs.

Melanie bursts into the circular center clearing and takes a moment to catch her breath. "Ha...I'm awesome...ha..." she compliments herself. She hears a loud male voice not too far ahead. She disregards her fatigue and resumes her search for Felix, rushing towards the voice she knows and loves. "Almost there!" she thinks.

Luck is on Nicholas' side today. Despite his sprinting through town, no one pays him much attention. He finally reaches the mall's parking lot. "Time to end this," he laughs. He walks casually to the main entrance and steps inside. He takes out a prepaid, disposable phone and calls the local news station at Trissany. "Be grateful. I'm inviting you guys to one of the best shows you'll ever see. Front stage. This is Nicholas Lezoa, and I'm at the Trissany City Mall. Be here as fast as possible if you want to see the fireworks," Nicholas tells the guy unlucky enough to be the one to answer. He throws the phone in the nearest trash can and marches onward. Nicholas ducks out of sight, opens his duffel bag and takes out a vest lined with homemade explosives. He puts it on under his shirt and walks towards Linden's.

"How can you be so pathetic?! Are you Rose's slave?!" Felix shouts. "Don't belittle me! We all love and trust Rose! We are loyal!" George responds, smiling. "YOU WERE MY FRIEND!" Felix screams. "I was and have always been Rose's friend! Do not confuse things!" George mocks. Felix's blood boils as he stares into the eyes of yet another man who he was foolish to trust. "Didn't she always tell you? Don't trust anyone!" George laughs. Felix takes that as his cue and charges towards him.

"It's really close now," the employee says. Suddenly, he stops and Roberta realizes they're in a dead end. "Wha-" she starts to say, but stops when she notices the rock in his hand. "Really, it's nothing personal. It's just we can't have you in our way," he says. Roberta runs away, but the man is faster. He tackles her and hits her hard over the head with the rock, knocking her unconscious. The strange man drags her body out of sight into the dead end.

Melanie can make out Felix's voice more clearly now. "What is he saying... Who is he talking to?" she wonders, approaching carefully. Out of sight, Melanie spots Felix charging towards someone, but she can't make out who. Just as she's about to call out to him, Melanie feels a strange prick and she starts to feel weak. "No interfering now," the attacker whispers into her ear. Just before she passes out, Melanie's eyes go wide with confusion and disbelief.

"ENOUGH!" Felix roars, flying straight at George. George nimbly dodges the advance and takes off running. "COWARD!" Felix yells, giving chase. George's laughter grows louder as he runs away. George takes a sharp turn and falls out of sight. In his haste, Felix is blind-sided when he rushes forward. He falls to the ground from the blow to his stomach. George glowers over him and says, "If I'm a coward, then you are a fool!" He kicks Felix while he's down, literally. Felix falls flat and lets out a sharp cry of pain. "Stand! Fight me then!" George taunts.

Nicholas stands outside the entrance to Linden's and drops his duffel bag to the ground. Oscar, tending to his store, hears the loud sound of something hitting the floor. He turns and looks out the entrance. Their eyes meet. Nicholas smiles and pulls out the shotgun from his bag, cocks it and fires before Oscar can understand the danger he's in. The shot ravages Oscar's leg, bringing him to the ground screaming in agony. Blood rapidly soaks the carpet, pouring from Oscar's leg. Nicholas stands over him and says, "Been a while, Oscar. How's Rose?"

George lets Felix get to his feet and they face each other, fists clenched. "You have a lot to answer to," Felix says, as they circle each other. "Then beat it out of me!" George yells, lunging forward. Felix narrowly dodges the blow and counters with his own. His fist crashes into George's face, sending him reeling. Felix hits him again, building momentum. The third blow sends George to the ground.

[] Embrace your anger and beat him senseless.
[] Stay focused and use your advantage to try getting answers out of him.
[] Knock him unconscious and resume your search for Selest.

What are the voices inside Felix's head telling him to do?

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Okay, I have to break this up. THIS IS TOO MUCH EXCITEMENT FOR ONE ENTRY. I'm saving the rest for Entry 81. Holy crap. Also, WOW THIS IS LONG. I just kept going without even realizing it.

Your chance to take control of Felix before the conclusion of this crazy scene! Nicholas is going to be so glorious next entry. Goodness he was a fun character.

Changed my mind.

[CAUTIOUSLY] Knock him unconscious and resume your search for Selest.

Make sure he's unconcious too... better dead than alive.

[X] Stay focused and use your advantage to try getting answers out of him.

Goodbye Oscar. Damn, I can't wait for the fireworks.

[x] Stay focused and use your advantage to try getting answers out of him.

More answers are always a good thing. Selest probably got knocked out by someone already, I don't see what good it'll do to go looking for her right now.

[X] Stay focused and use your advantage to try getting answers out of him.

If Nick doesn't finish Oscar off without citing a witty one-liner, I'm going to be very disappointed.

[COLOR="DarkSlateBlue"][] Stay focused and use your advantage to try getting answers out of him.

You got him on the ground, writhing in pain. You need answers. I've said it once, answers are everything in this. Understanding. That's what Felix needs right now. Nicholas is gonna become a really epic blow-stuff-up-omancer, taking one of Rose's friends with him, along with thousands of other people. We need to find out Rose's plot, and to rescue Roberta, Melanie, and Selest.[/COLOR]

[x] Stay focused and use your advantage to try getting answers out of him.

LET'S GET SOME ANSWERS, BOIZ.

Sigh, even if he beats George up, or manages to knock him unconcious, you just know Melanie is going to be used as a hostage. Maybe Celest too if she wasn't the one that used the needle to knock out Melanie.

[X] Knock him unconscious and resume your search for Selest Melanie and Roberta.

Temporarily removes him as a problem. However, as I added, I'd suggest he go looking for Melanie and Roberta, not Selest. If Rose and her group wasn't so crazy I'd even suggest using George as an exchange hostage for Melanie, but I don't think they give a damn about George so that doesn't work.

I was kinda thinking Oscar might be the one to die, but he's still alive and well . . . no longer kicking, but still alive currently. I was even more sorta hoping for Melanie's parents, but unless they're in the mall or Chad/Rose decids to take them out, I guess they'll be alive for a while yet. I think if they die, Melanie's personality will vastly change, which should be interesting at the very least, and downright awesome if it goes well. [I almost made myself feel a little bad for wishing such a horrible thing, even upon a story character . . . and then I got over it cause we're the voices, and Felix is the only one who matters. ]

[] Stay focused and use your advantage to try getting answers out of him.

Berb looking up who George is

Stay focused and use your advantage to try getting answers out of him.

[] Knock him unconscious and resume your search for Selest.

He's not going to give you any answers except when gloating, so don't bother.

If George is here, then is Melanie's attacker Clarissa? Although Melanie's been kind of a dull and weak character, I'm going to give her the benefit of the doubt that she isn't overreacting with her confusion and disbelief and that it is actually someone really close to her who attacked her. Melanie getting betrayed by Clarissa after Felix finds out about George will be pretty cool.

And I totally forgot about George before this entry.

..Lost.

[] Embrace your anger and beat him senseless.

Kick his ass, seabass!

[x] Stay focused and use your advantage to try getting answers out of him.

Because quite frankly, I don't care if Selest gets killed.

[x] Stay focused and use your advantage to try getting answers out of him.

Dammit that was long.

[:V] Stay focused and use your advantage to try getting answers out of him.

To hell with Selest.