THE BIG IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!! This is Prez coming to you from VPÕs bedroom. VP is currently relaxing on the bed with our co-hort and friend Editor-at-Large. Now that weÕve set the scene: weÕll begin this little introductionÉ This is the Top secret project that weÕve been working our butts off on for the past year! We hope you enjoy our little twisted tales of morbid cheer for our dear lovely Mamo-chan ^_^ So sit back, pull up a chair, and be prepared to ROFLYAO! JYA! ~Mehg & Patch & Redrose And now enjoy the 101 Ways . . . 1. Beware of Pianos Falling By: Patch AN: Watch your step everyone. Ya never know *pops gum obnoxiously* Obviously our dear Mamoru didnÕt. It was a clear sunny day that found Mamoru walking along the sidewalk. His nose and thoughts were occupied in the latest physics book and he really hadnÕt a clue as to what was going on in his surroundings. As mentioned, it was sunny... crazily so and the author must stress that it was really, just very sunny. As Mamoru walked along, totally engrossed in the latest metaphysical ideologies of the scientific world, he never took heed to notice the various construction signs that were posted up and around. He just kept passing them by, totally content and happy in his very dorky-ish world of textbook reading. As he walked, he came upon a passage in the text about the latest findings on the Higgs Boson particle. He read that scientists had LEP detector groups that were reporting tentative evidence for a Higgs Boson particle with a mass near 114 GeV/c2 . Now this was just too exciting for Mamoru so he stopped his walking in order to concentrate more on this fascinating bit of information. The sounds of construction and heavy machinery being operated went unnoticed by him and so did the voice of a man yelling ÒShimatta!Ó But after a few moments he did come to realize that the area he was standing in was becoming increasingly darker. Confused, he looked up to see that any area two feet ahead of him was bathed in sunshine but the particular area he was standing in only seemed to be getting darker and darker. ÒHow strange,Ó he murmured. Was it some sort of scientific phenomenon he wondered, his thoughts still quite caught up in the scientific world, thus his illogical reasoning. He began to hear a strange whistling noise coming from somewhere above him and looked up just in time to see the four legs and underside of a piano headed straight for him. *KERPLANG!* 2. Watch Your Step By: Mehg AN: Have you ever just had one of those days? It was another ordinary day for Chiba Mamoru. He put on his lucky socks, brushed his teeth, flossed, and had his usual cup of coffee. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. The ordinary Mamoru locked his apartment door behind him, slung his satchel behind his shoulder, and whistled "Zippety Doo Dah" on his way to college. Just then a short-pleated-skirt was in front of his eyes. He kept his gaze fixated on the swaying swish-swish and didn't notice the construction signs up ahead. "DANGER!" They read. The unsuspecting, grinning individual just kept walking until suddenly he took one step and felt air beneath his shoe. "WAHHHH!" He screamed as he fell down... down... down... through the open manhole. 3. The Great Mamo-Plague By: Patch AN: Big, black rats with red, swirly crazed eyes are not pets. But big, black cats with red, swirly crazed eyes make *fine* pets ÒIsnÕt he the cutest Mamo-chan?Ó Usagi exclaimed, holding up a small cage that held a black rat. ÒHe looks alright, but he sure has some strange markings on his backÓ Mamoru answered, in reference to the little white rings on the ratÕs back. The two were in his apartment and Usagi had come to visit him after a day of school. ÒThat just makes him more unique. He must be a smart too because he followed me home, just like a dog or a cat. I donÕt think Luna would be too happy to have him around so I thought you could use him as a good pet.Ó ÒArigatou... demo, I donÕt know how to take care of a rat.Ó ÒWell, youÕve worked in a lab with these things in them so figure it out. IÕve got to go home now. Ja ne!Ó And with that Usagi shoved the cage into MamoruÕs hands and flounced out of his apartment before he could get a word in edgewise. Mamoru groaned and then held up the cage to his face to look inside. ÒOkay little guy. ItÕs just you and me, so howÕs about we get something to eat, ne?Ó He walked over to the kitchen and let the rat out and then went to the fridge and took out a few slices of cheese. ÒI hope you donÕt mind Kraft Singles,Ó Mamoru muttered and then broke of a piece and held it to the rat. The rat took it gleefully and gobbled it up. Mamoru, bored out of his mind, decided to have some fun with the rat. Grinning, he broke off another piece and held it for the rat to take. When the rodent reached for it, Mamoru pulled his hand back, chuckling a little. ÒCÕmon little guy. What would you do for this yummy cheese?Ó he asked, holding out the piece and then pulling his hand away again as the rat reached for it. He never noticed the rodents' beady little eyes slowly turning a crazed, blood red. ÒCÕmon, take it!Ó he teased. The rat, finally fed up, took a leaping jump and latched onto MamoruÕs hand and bit it. ÒAarrgh! You little *beep*!! Get off you piece of *beep*!! Darn *beep beep*!!! Son of a *beeeeeeeeeeep*!!!Ó (ANÕs: Jer-ry! Jer-ry! Jer-ry! ^_^) He finally shook the rodent off and watched as it scurried under the fridge. ÒI hope you fry under there!Ó he yelled and then shook his hand again. He let cold water run over it and then wrapped it up in bandages. ÒUngrateful little thing,Ó he muttered, sitting down to watch the news. ÒWe take you live to Tokyo Medical Labs where it has been reported that the lethally dangerous, African Moziquiqui rat has escaped. Residents are advised to keep themselves and their pets indoors for the reason that this rodent carries the Hoshahushahiqui Virus.Ó ÒWow,Ó Mamoru mumbled, glued to the television set. ÒDoctor, can you describe what this rodent looks like and what the symptoms of this virus are in case anyone has already been bitten.Ó ÒWell, it looks like any ordinary black rat except for one unique characteristic. It has these little white rings on its back, indicating its origin and deadliness.Ó ÒNani?!Ó Mamoru shouted, jumping up. ÒAnd the symptoms, you ask? Well, as IÕve said before, the Hoshahushahiqui Virus is quite lethal but the first symptom is the sudden outbreak of perspiration...Ó Mamoru suddenly found sweat dripping from his face. ÒThen the area that has been bitten begins to glow...Ó Hesitatingly Mamoru looked down, only to let out an Òeep!Ó when he saw an unearthly red glow from the wound. ÒThen little red spots appear everyone on the victimÕs body...Ó *Pop!* ÒKami, no.Ó *Pop!* *Pop!* *Pop!* *Pop!* *Pop!* *Pop!* *Pop!* ÒAnd then the victim just drops dead.Ó ÒDamn.Ó The curse was followed by a loud thump to the carpeted floor. Can anyone guess what happened? ItÕs a trick question ^_~ 4. Hop, Hop, ITAI! By: Mehg AN: So we find ourselves during the Stars series. Let's all sit on the magic red carpet and play pretend. Say Usagi wailed, screamed, and kicked refusing to calm down so Mamoru didn't board his flight... so naturally he didn't lose his star seed and was there during the Star's season ne??? "Usako! We're going to be late!" Mamoru called after his fiancŽe. "Ne, Mamo-chan? I'll be down in a second." She hollered from her room in the midst of painting her tenth fingernail. Our dearest Mamo-chan apparently didn't hear her and started up the stairs. Chibi-Chibi, adventurous, kawaii, darling that we all come to love so much, started down the stairs hungry for cake! Mamoru walked up the stairs gazing at the lovely wallpaper that Ikuko had put around the home. Chibi-Chibi came hopping down the stairs. Mamoru oblivious to everything didn't realize what was happening as he kept walking. Suddenly Chibi-Chibi encountered the stair that Mamoru was standing on. Directly underneath Mamo-chan, she jumped up. Mamoru's eyes widened and pain flashed in his eyes. Letting go of the railing he slipped and lost his balance! Desperately he grasped for something... but alas the railing was just out of reach. He tumbled end over end backwards. A sickening crack was heard, and then a thump! Usagi came running at hearing all the commotion. "IIE MAMO-CHAN NO!" but unfortunately the crack, was the sound of his neck, snapping on the last stair. Chibi-Chibi stuck her thumb in her mouth, cocked her head to the side and said in her best kawaii tone... "Chibi Chibi!" 5. Fatal Mistake on the Sailor Moon Set By: QS A little known but interesting fact about heart crystals is that they aren't merely the reflection of a person's inner goodness, but actually ARE connected to the physical body. Why else would the characters faces' turn gray when they're yanked out? Here's why we DIDN'T see Mamoru get his heart crystal stolen: The director straightened his hat, and looked at his two actors. "Ok, Eudial, fire at will!" he said cheerfully. Mamoru shifted nervously. "Are you sure this is safe?" "Come on! You've seen Usagi, Rei, Ami, Minako and Makoto have their heart crystals taken out- now it's YOUR turn. It'll hurt a little, but we'll put it back ASAP" Eudial smiled, aimed her gun and shot. Everyone watched as Mamoru's pure heart floated out, and Sailor Moon bounded onto the scene, ready for her lines. "How dare you attack him!" she said, then started to pose. She was cut off when Sailor Mercury walked over to Mamoru and gulped. "Um, minna? We have a problem.... he's not breathing." Panic. It took about fifteen minutes to figure out exactly what had happened. Apparently Mamoru had some kind of heart defect that had gone unnoticed until his heart crystal had forcibly been taken. The director looked at where Sailor Moon was bawling her eyes out over the dead man. "Dammit! Someone get me those girls who make the clones! We need another one! How many is that this month?" "Counting the new one, it's four, and we're not even halfway through," Sailor Jupiter sighed. "Accounting is going to have a fit." 6. A Simple Game By: Mehg AN: *snickers* Patches and I agree that Clue is a really fun game! I wonder what Mamo-chan thinks of it? Mamoru and Usagi were playing an ordinary game of Clue. Suddenly Mamoru rolled a five. "In the game you must wait until the dice read five or eight?" An evil voice cackled. Mamoru felt funny. His body suddenly became even more two-dimensional. He shrieked as he was transported into the board game. Usagi screamed and ran from the house, chased by large do-do birds. Mamoru arrived and surveyed his surroundings. He appeared to be within a mansion. Suddenly six nervous people surrounded him. "Ah! Another person that can blackmail us!" They all shrieked in unison. A man dressed in a green-blazer that rivaled Mamoru's own pulled a revolver from his breast pocket and shot him. A woman dressed in scarlet stabbed him with a knife. A man smoking a pipe, with a plum-colored jacket conked him over the head with a wrench. A woman dressed in blue, with peacock feathers protruding from her hat, produced a lead-pipe and whapped him over the head. An old colonel eating a mustard-filled hotdog reached behind him and beat Mamoru with a beautifully polished candlestick. Last up, a woman in a white apron fashioned a rope into a noose and strung him up over the fireplace. The conclusion: Mr. Green with the revolver, Miss Scarlet with the knife, Professor Plum with the wrench, Mrs. Peacock with the lead-pipe, Colonel Mustard with the candlestick, Mrs. White with the rope, somewhere in a mansion... within a room containing a fireplace. And one REALLY dead Mamo-chan! 7. Oh Honey... You REALLY Shouldn't Have! By: Mehg AN: This in no way is copied from Patches' "Sashimi" fic. "Oh Mamo-chan, we're finally married!" Usagi exclaimed joyously. "Now I can be the perfect wife and cook all your meals!" Mamoru sweat dropped. "Anou- Usako-" She waved a finger playfully at him. "No buts Mamo-chan! You'll never have to set foot in the kitchen again!" he sighed and lowered his head in consent. "And- I prepared a special meal for us!" She clapped her hands in glee. Mamoru's face fell. "Curry!" They sat at the table and each took a bite. Mamoru had never tasted something so horrible in his life. He vowed to never consume anything Usagi made him ever again. With that vow in mind, Mamoru grew increasingly thin... never eating a thing. By the end of the week Mamoru was thinner than a rail... and quite dead. 8. Door slams on his Nose By: QS Chiba Mamoru had a lovely face. Eyes to drown in, beautifully arched eyebrows, a firm mouth, wonderful skin... the list went on and on. Little did he realize that one of those features would be the death of him. Mamoru was walking into the Crown Arcade Game Center, dreaming of a pair of beautiful Saffir eyes and soft, rosy lips. He had a date with Usagi in the evening, and he could hardly wait- not that he was going to let anyone know that. It would ruin his image. He was so immersed in his own thoughts that he didn't notice the door shutting, and in a move worthy of Usagi, slammed face-first into the door. No, I'm not a doctor so I can't give you all the gruesome details in those doctor-ish terms. What? You still want to know what happened? Ok.... Well, the cartilage in his nose was hit at the wrong angle. It slammed upward into his brain, and well.... you can't live when your brain resembles a nice bowl of mash potatoes. 9. Another day at the Mall By: Liz-chan AN: I work at JCPenney, I thought it would be funny to toss Mamoru into my world... JCP LOVE! After an already LONG day of shopping with Usagi, Mamoru was ready to call it quits. He struggled under the heavy weight of the twenty bags his girlfriend had already acquired from the 100 shops they had already been through. ÒOh look Mamo-chan, JCPenney! We have to go there next.Ó Usagi squealed with delight, tugging gently on MamoruÕs arm. ÒUsako, you already spent all the money your mother gave you. What do you have left?Ó he was staring up at the three story building, dread filling his heart. ÒYours.Ó she pulled him through the doors and into the entrance. ÒWow, this store must be brand new. IÕm going to go look in the petite department. Why donÕt you go upstairs to the MenÕs department and look for something for yourself. You deserve it Mamo-chan!Ó With those words, Usagi raced out of his view. He found the escalator and soon found himself surrounded by nice looking ties and dress shirts. He shifted the bags in his arms and started to look around for something he might like. He wandered through the suit department, looking for another green jacket. When he didnÕt find any, he noticed that he was by two large doors with a sign that read: Only Authorized Employees Past This Point. Considering it was English, Mamoru had no real clue what it said and processed through them anyway. Huge boxes, hangers, and rack and rack of clothing surrounded him. There was a soft humming noise coming from the back corner that immediately attracted his attention. He pushed his way back through, packages and all and found what looked to be a cardboard box crusher. Mamoru had never seen one of these before and he ventured closer to get a better look. He peered into the opening, looking down into the darkness. Suddenly he heard a loud thump as one of the packages slipped out of his arms and into the machine. He carefully set the rest of the parcels down and climbed inside, his Usagi would never forgive him if he lost one of her new things. At that same moment Bill, the maintenance guy walked into the back room with a cart full of empty boxes. One by one he dropped them into the compactor, never hearing MamoruÕs cries as they hit him in the head. He paused for a second, hearing faint crying coming from somewhere nearby. He shrugged and pulled the lever anyway. ÒWhere did all these bags come from? Oh well, theyÕre mine now.Ó Bill gathered up the bags and carried them back to his office admiring his new things. Though what was he going to do with a pink silk teddy? 10. The Trouble With Angry Fathers... By: Mehg AN: Hehe just think of SerenaÕs dadÕs temper and what if our Mamo-chan werenÕt as honorable as usual? ÓDarien, you should go now. My father will be home any minute.Ó Serena giggled. ÒDonÕt worry about him, weÕre almost done.Ó He murmured kissing his way down SerenaÕs neck. Just then footsteps started up the stairs. ÒSERENA!Ó ÒOh s***!Ó Darien yelled when SerenaÕs irate father burst into the room. One week Later... "Bring him in!" Serena's father yelled! He fastened a noose around the condemned's neck, tied to the tree branches above. "Papa! Please don't do this!" Serena shrieked. Her mother covered her eyes and slowly led Serena away. The condemned closed his eyes and prayed as the stool he was supported by was kicked away. Darien's lifeless body rocked to and fro. 11. Stuffed in Oven By: QS "My, granny.... what big TEETH you have...." Mamoru said, leaning closer to Beryl, who was currently dressed up as his grandmother, lying in a bed and looking at him with predatory eyes. "The better to-" "WAIT A SECOND HERE!" Haruka said, darting in and interrupting the scene. "We're keeping this PG 13!"" Beryl pouted, but stood up. "You're SO not fair! And I think you would understand, Sailor-" "DON'T even GO there!" Haruka snapped. "Ok, a new fairy tale..." "How about Hansel and Gretal?" Michiru suggested. "I'm not doing that!" Mamoru protested. "Why not?" Haruka growled, and Michiru crossed her arms across her chest, glaring. "Because Hansel gets shoved into an oven and DIES!" he protested. "So? We'll get another Mamoru," Haruka said. "I'm NOT doing that!" "You are to!" "Are not! "Are to!" "Are not!" "I'm not arguing." Haruka grabbed him around the collar and before he was able to get free, shoved him into an oven. "Start the flames, Rei-chan!" Rei, who had no idea what the Wind Senshi had just done, obligingly sent some flames into the oven. "That smells a little odd..." she said. Beryl just started to sulk and carry on. 12. Sleeping Dumb@$$... By: Shana Once upon a time, in a far off land, there lived a young and dashing Prince named Mamoru. He was in love with the beautiful Princess Usagi. They had plans to marryÉbut darkness shrouded their every doing. An evil witch, Beryl, was in love with our HERO. But he refused her every charm and wile. It all came down to the itsy bitsy fact that he didn't have a *thing* for redheads. Bitter and feeling really old, Beryl decided to cast a spell on Mamoru thus ruining everyone's sex life. Knowing how fond he was of roses, she secretly planted a bush on the path where he took his daily walk. Overnight the roses bloomedÉthe color of blood. The next morning, bright and early at eight AM, Mamoru went for his invigorating walk. Seeing the bush he stopped to admire its wonderful roses. In the middle was the tallest and proudest of the flowers, gleaming in the sunlight. Awed, Mamoru bent forward to pick it. A thorn pricked his finger and Mamoru collapsed to the ground. A bwhahahaha could be heard throughout the land. Poor, poor Mamoru. The witch had cast a spell on that rose and now Mamoru would sleep for eternity. But Usagi knew her fairy tales. So she climbed the tower to her belovedÉand there he lay, with hair as dark as midnight falling on his pale brow. She bent forward and noticed with disgust that Mamoru's ruby red lips puckered with anticipation. "Forget this!" She muttered. "I want a real man!" And so she left Mamoru sleeping only to run off with her *real* man, Steven Segal. And Mamoru never awoke. 13. Mamoru Makes Patch Unhappy By: Patch AN: Careful now, you donÕt want to see a Mamo-chan deprived Patch on her birthday. Patch: I am Queen! ItÕs my birthday! I demand to see a Mamoru nekkid now! *Narrator cringes and runs* It was one of the most important days of the year. It was a day when the whole world had to stop whatever it was doing and pay homage... to Patch. Why, you ask? Why, it was her birthday, thatÕs why. And on PatchÕs birthday... her 18th birthday to be exact, everything had to go as planned and she had to be kept happy and content. Woe to those responsible if things went wrong. Now, this birthday would be a surprise party... as planned by Patch and there would be many surprises for the birthday girl... all planned by the birthday girl herself, Patch. -_-0 Things were going according to schedule, the balloons came in, the flowers were all there, the food had arrived and the most important of all, a huge cake now sat in the middle of the hall. The time arrived for Patch to enter and everyone took their positions as the lights were dimmed in the hall. A door creaked open, and Patch walked in, blindly grasping for the switch. She didnÕt need to, as it was suddenly flipped on and hundreds of people popped up shouting, ÒSurprise! Happy Birthday!Ó Patch gasped in shock, amazement and delight *coughallfakecough*, bringing a hand to her heart from being so surprised. ÒWow! This is for me? All for me?! Oh my gosh! I couldnÕt have planned it better myself,Ó she exclaimed in joy. -_-0 Her eyes traveled over to the huge cake and her smile became even wider. ÒItÕs a surprise, dear,Ó her mother said. ÒOh really?!Ó Patch squealed. ÒI wonder what it could be?! *Coughfakewonderingcough* Everyone hushed down and held their breaths in suspense. A waiter went over to cut the first slice and by some unknown mechanical trigger, the top part of the cake popped open. Everyone gasped and with baited breaths wondered who would be the top surprise... but no one came out... no one. ÒWhat the heck is this?!Ó Patch exclaimed in anger. ÒI planned that surprise myself and I fully expected a nekkid Mamo-chan to come out wearing only a bow tie, sun glasses, and a strategically placed ribbon that said ÔHappy Birthday PatchÕ in gold. Where is my nekkid Mamo-chan?!Ó she asked, stamping her foot for emphasis. Suddenly the front door squeaked open and everyone turned to see who the late comer was. Why, it was none other than our dear Mamoru, green blazer and all. ÒBaka!Ó Patch screeched. ÒWhat are you doing out here, fully clothed, when you know you are supposed to be in there wearing your birthday clothes!Ó she yelled, gesturing with her hands. ÒOh. I forgot.Ó ÒNani?! You forgot!! You just spoiled my whole birthday! IÕll show you forgot!Ó she whipped out a state-of-the-art rocket blaster, got down on one knee and blew our Mamoru to bits and pieces so fast, people were left blinking. ÒDamn,Ó someone muttered, Òthat was pretty efficient.Ó Patch blew the top of the smoking blaster and then looked around. ÒI need a hot, sexy, young man with rock hard abs to get into that cake right now. Any questions?Ó Everyone shook their heads as 12 men hurriedly complied. The rest of the evening went quite well... *narrator clasps hands and bows head* and we still thank the Lord to this day for that. 14. QS just kills him By: QS "HOW DARE YOU LOOK SO MUCH LIKE MY SAFFIR-CHAN!" Quicksilver screamed in rage. "If anything, he looks like ME!" Mamoru retorted angrily. "Mamoru no BAKA!" Quicksilver shrieked. THUMP! "Uh-oh.... really, girls, I didn't mean to hit him that hard...." 15. Tug of War By: Mehg AN: The funniest thing about this one is... I can actually see this happening... I mean have you guys seen the way they fight over Mamo-chan?? Demo-- who could blame them ne?? Mamoru walked over to the Tsukino residence eager to see his "Usagis!" There wasn't a cloud in the sky, a perfect day for a picnic! In a flurry of pink cotton candy and odangos he was surrounded. Chibi-Usa latched onto his left side and Usagi attached to his right. "Mamo-chan I want to go shopping!" Chibi-Usa whined tugging Mamoru towards the right. "Iie Chibi-Usa-chan! Mamo-chan and I are going on a picnic as planned!" she announced tugging him the opposite direction. "Dame Usagi-no-baka! Mamo-chan and I are going shopping!" she growled gripping Mamoru tighter. "Picnic!" "Shopping! It's too damn hot to be outside!" Mamoru decided to put in his own two-cents. "Anou... you both are pulling a little hard..." "URUSEI!" They screamed as one and pulled the opposite direction further and further. Usagi grinned and wrapped her leg around a pole. Chibi-Usa scowled and walked behind a car. They yanked... they pulled... Mamoru's screams echoed throughout the streets of Tokyo as he was ripped in two. 16. Deep Submergey! By: Mehg AN: This one is dedicated to Baka who gave me the idea on how this could come to be... *snickers* I guess we all are true ecchi's deep down ne? ...The battle was nearly won! "Deep-" Sailor Uranus feeling feisty leant over and pinched Sailor Neptune's- ahem. Sailor Neptune shocked and scandalized threw her hands upward! "...Submerge!" The attack spun towards the prone Tuxedo Kamen perched in the tree. He was (literally) liquefied in a matter of seconds. "Oops..." Sailor Uranus muttered. Sailor Neptune shot her a dirty look and then turned around for home. 17. The Perfect Evening By: Mehg AN: Ladies and Gentlemen: May I present pure stupidity. Mamoru was elated. Usagi was going to be home late from work, and he wanted everything to be perfect. He produced rose after endless rose, blanketing the apartment in them and then lit bunches of candles located all over the space they shared. Walking back towards the bathroom he turned on the bathtub and watched as the water slowly filled the tub. Pouring in a bottle of bath oils he stood up and walked around fixing minor trivial things here and there. Inspiration striking he ran back into their bedroom and grabbed the portable stereo. Setting it on the rim above the bathtub he plugged the machine into the wall next to him and pressed play, and soon a soft lilting song was heard. Usako loved Celine Dion. Finally satisfied that everything was perfect he walked back into the kitchen and pulled out the lovely roast he had spent preparing the past two hours. Waving the potholder over it he was rewarded with the delicious scent of cooked meat. (AN: although it might not be as delicious as yourself ^_^ ) He set the table and then proceeded to light the long white tapers. Reaching over the lit candle with his arm, unbeknownst to Mamo-chan, his sleeve erupted into flames. Mamoru stepped back to survey his handiwork when the doorbell rang. Walking towards the door he was dismayed to smell smoke. Then a sharp pain! His eyes looked down in horror at the rapidly spreading flame now spreading to his chest. Remembering the full tub, Mamoru sprinted for the bathroom. Desperately flinging himself for the bathtub he pushed the stereo out of his way. Mamoru watched in horror as the lyrics to Falling into You fell into the warm water with him. Usagi- highly annoyed finally found her key and shoved it into the lock... she tiptoed throughout the apartment and then came across the bathroom. "MAMO-CHAN!" El fin 18. The Assassin -- With a twist By: Elysia AN: BIG IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! Prez: Guess Mamo-chanÕs time is up! VP: and pun intended! Prez: Can he beat the clock? VP: The seconds tick by as Mamo races to complete his missionÉ Prez: Can he succeed? "Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to get rid of this," she replied while holding up a picture. His mouth dropped. "THAT? That's my mission? You've got to be kidding. I get it, I'm on Surprising Camera, right?" "This is no joke. Do you want this mission or not? Because I'm sure I could come up with something else to entertain you in the mean time..." His face went pale. "Uhhh.... I think I'll go ahead with this one. Heaven knows what kind of situation you'd get me into if I let you have your way." Lurking amongst the shadows, he slipped into the dim room, looking for the target. Suddenly, he spotted it. The thing he was supposed to get rid of. He reached for it -- And the lights flickered on. "AHHHH! What are you doing in my room? Get out get out GET OUT!" She started kicking and beating the intruder, who had no chance of surviving this fatal mission. And all because he was supposed to get rid of an alarm clock. 19. Off With His Head! By: Mehg AN: *giggles* And to think this next one was inspired by acid! DonÕt do drugs! Usagi and Mamoru were enjoying a lovely picnic for two. Mamoru was ecstatic, it was the first time in WEEKS; that the pesky senshi hadnÕt been there to bother his Usako and him. ÒMamo-chan, itÕs so nice here.Ó ÒHai,Ó Mamoru agreed pulling Usagi closer against his body. Usagi yawned, and then snuggled closer; ÒI think IÕm going to take a nap, the sandwich made me sleepy. Or maybe it was the rice cakes, or the cookies or the juice, or the grapes or the-Ò Mamoru quieted Usagi with a kiss. ÒHush now Usako, letÕs enjoy the quiet.Ó Usagi smiled and nodded, then lay down. Mamoru had just closed his eyes when he felt an elbow dig into his stomach. ÒMAMO-CHAN!! Did you see? Did you see that white bunny?Ó ÒIie.Ó He responded weakly gasping for air. Usagi leapt off of him and stood up pointing towards the disappearing white rabbit. ÒMamo-chan! MAMO-chan.Ó She ordered. Mamoru obediently rose, clutching his injured self and turned to his girlfriend. ÒLetÕs go get him!Ó She giggled, and then took off running after the rodent; with Mamoru dutifully following behind her. ÒWhere did he go Usako?Ó Mamoru asked winded. Usagi didnÕt answer then pointed with a slender finger in the direction of the hedge. ÒOnegai Mamo-chan, I canÕt go in there with my dress.Ó Mamoru rolled his eyes heavenward and then trudged through the bushes, searching for the elusive rodent. ÒWhere are you bunny? IÕm going to strangle you once I findÉ YOU-AHHHHH!Ó *THUD* A short time later Mamo-chan woke up and found himself surrounded in a garden full of rose-trees! Thinking that heÕd be safer as his alter ego he transformed into Tuxedo Kamen and started trudging through the strange garden. A few minutes passed and he heard voices. He was then astounded to see what looked like a deck of playing cards marching his way! He yelped and began pelting roses at the cards, pinning them against one another until his arm hurt from throwing them all. Cries for help came from all the cards and a large rather sinister looking woman strode down the path. She examined her fallen army, and shrieked when she saw the weapon used! ÒWHO DARES DESTROY MY ROSES?Ó Tuxedo Kamen was the only one in view and she bellowed, ÒOFF WITH HIS HEAD!Ó ÒNo wait, you have to understand, these are my roses!Ó Tuxedo Kamen argued trying to fend off the next deck of cards. ÒWhat is wrong with you people? ArenÕt you playing with a full deck?!Ó ÒOFF WITH HIS HEAD!Ó The Queen of Hearts bellowed again. The cards finally managed to pin him to the ground and then the main executioner card raised the mighty ax and with a final shriek from the queen, ÒOFF WITH HIS HEAD!Ó Tuxedo Kamen-sama was beheaded. 20. Chemistry Lesson -- Minako style By: Elysia "Mamoru-san, arigatou for agreeing to help me out with chemistry. It's one of my hardest subjects." "No problem Minako-chan, at least you ask for help. I can never get Usako in here even if it meant her life." Mamoru smiled slightly. "Usako doesn't really care for science, no matter how much I've tried to warm her up to it." "Warm her up to it? What do you mean by that, Mamoru-san?" Minako asked slyly. A large sweatdrop appeared on Mamoru's head. "Uhhh... let's just get started on the chemistry, ne? Where do we begin?" The bubbly blonde pointed to a formula in the book. I'm supposed to find these two chemicals, and mix them together to make this one." She pointed to several vials sitting on the counter in Mamoru's kitchen. "I think it was these two... or maybe it was these two instead. I don't really remember." Minako grabbed four different colored vials and poured one by one into a large beaker. Mamoru's eyes widened. "Are you sure you know what you're doing? Let me see those chemicals before you mix them completely, Minako-chan." Minako cheerfully gave Mamoru the beaker, spilling some on him in the process. A loud boom and a large amount of smoke suddenly filled the room. "Oops, gomen nasai, Mamoru-san. Daijobu ka?" But Mamoru was nowhere to be seen. Minako checked all around the kitchen, but there was no sign of him. Just as she was going to check the other room, Minako heard a small squeaking noise. She cringed. 'Please tell me Mamoru-san doesn't have mice in his apartment.' Then something moving on the counter caught her eye. As she looked closer, Minako was shocked to see that the moving object was Mamoru -- at 1/8th of his size! Minako's eyes widened and she took a deep breath. "How am I ever going to tell Usagi-chan that I shrank Mamoru-san?" *giggles evilly* Now tell me THAT's been done before.... 21. Death by Impalement By: Patch AN: *sings* Like a virginÉ touched for the very first time! Mehg: -.-00 *whaps Patch* HENTAI! ÒIsnÕt this so exciting, Mamo-chan? Look, thereÕs Elvis Presley! And look, Princess Diana!Ó Usagi pulled her boyfriend over to the wax statues of Madame TousseadÕs Museum. It was an event that was running only for a short while in Tokyo and Usagi would not allow herself to miss it. And like those torturous shopping trips, Mamoru didnÕt mind being dragged along with Usagi this time. He was just as eager as her to see the amazing look-a-likes of famous people. ÒOooh! Brad Pitt!Ó He swiveled his head at the sound of his girlfriendÕs excited squeal and frowned. Usagi was fawning over the statue of the popular movie star as though he were real. He really had to put an end to that. He was the only man for Usagi and unlike Mr. Pitt, he didnÕt have wax for brains. Allowing himself a cheesy grin for that joke, he walked over to UsagiÕs side and tapped her on the shoulder. She whirled around with a wide smile on her face. ÒHe looks so good up close, donÕt you think, Mamo-chan?Ó ÒErmÉ well, actually-Ó But he wasnÕt able to finish as Usagi interrupted him and continued to gush over the molded man otherwise known as Brad Pitt. Mamoru rolled his eyes and continued to let Usagi talk as he examined the statue next to the Pitt one. His eyes widened as he realized it was Madonna from her early years. And as his gaze traveled over her form, his eyes widened. ÒOroÉÓ His eyes now beheld some very pointy looking cones and when he saw what part (rather parts) of the body there were attached to, he immediately blushed. But just as quickly, the blush disappeared and a mischievous smile appeared on his face. Reaching behind him, he pulled Usagi to his side, with the grin still on his face. ÒHey, can you imagine our make out sessions if you had ones like these? ArenÕt you glad yours arenÕt as pointy as these babies?Ó He turned, still smiling, to meet the fuming face of a middle aged woman. ÒHENTAI!Ó She screeched, whapping him in the face with her bag. The strength of that hit caused Mamoru to swivel around and land on MadonnaÉ and her pointy babies. Voila! Instant impalement. 22. ?Es Muy Malo Fortuna si? By: Mehg AN: Ok so I'm sure my Spanish has slipped since summer began... hey give me a break! It's about 3 in the morning and all that good stuff! So...just bear with it ne? Mamoru's donkey was weary. He had been riding the poor thing for days throughout Mexico's mountainous terrain. After the third day with no water, the poor animal collapsed. Mamoru had given up hope and lay next to the now dead animal and thought of all the things he could have accomplished throughout his life. The sun beat down on his reddening skin and around midday Mamoru passed out. "?Que es?" an old man asked pointing at Mamoru from the distance. They walked closer and gasped in shock when they realized their discovery. "?Un hombre de muerto?" The younger man looked and then nodded. "Si." The older man agreed. "?Te gustas?" the younger man asked. The older man nodded enthusiastically. "Si. !Los ninos tienen un nuevo jugete!" The younger man smiled. "Si. ?Una pinata?" The older man's grin grew ever more. "Si." The two demented men carried Mamoru's body to the middle of the town. There a large cactus erupted from the cracked ground. "!Es buen fortuno que este hombre muerto! !Aye! !Aye! !Aye!" He chuckled wrapping a rope around Mamoru's body. The men worked for quite some time until they had Mamoru so tightly bound that a finger couldn't even move. They tied a rope around his ankles and hoisted him up on the cactus. The villagers came running. "!SI! !SI!" They shouted. The children ran back to their rooms and retrieved their sticks. Mamoru opened his eyes and discovered he was swinging upside down and that he couldn't move! He tried to yell but a dirty rag had been jammed inside his mouth. He looked down in horror and noticed a child holding a long stick grinning wickedly up at Mamoru. "!Paco! !Paco!" All the children shouted. The whole town gathered around grinning at the spectacle. *THWACK* Mamoru's eyes bugged out as the sudden shock of pain swept through his body. He swung there unable to do anything. Another child stepped up and this time hit hard enough that he swung into the cactus. Thus Mamoru suffered much... in between being beat with a stick, from the children of the village; and then gauged on the cactus. He mercifully... after a good two hours... died. After the fun was over the men took him down. "!OH NO!" The younger man shouted. "?Que pasa?" the older man asked. "El no muerto..." The older man grinned. "Si." The younger man looked at his elder in shock. Then they both burst out laughing. Their laughter echoed throughout the mountains... 23. Little Masked Riding Hood By: Liz-chan AN: awww, MamoruÕs on his way to grandmaÕs house, how sweet. But will he get there... There once was a young fellow named Mamoru, he was tall, strong and handsome. He drove all the woman wild with desire. And he looked great in a pair of tights. ÒMust I wear these things?! I look so stupid!Ó Mamoru interrupted suddenly. Yes! For the LAST time you must! You shouldnÕt have volunteered to step in for Rei if you didnÕt want to wear tights! ÒOh all right...Ó Where was I, yes well, Mamoru had a grandmother and she was very ill and had no more medicine left to take so she could get better. ÒWhat about the dress? Do I have to wear the dress?Ó Mamoru spoke up again, holding up a cute little red dress and cloak. YES MAMORU YOU MUST!!!! ÒGeez, I was just asking...Ó he struggled into the dress and tied the cloak around his neck. It was MamoruÕs duty to his grandmother to see that she got her new prescription delivered before nightfall, so he started along the dirt path through the forest, skipping as he went. ÒThereÕs no way IÕm skipping Liz, I refuse!Ó he crossed his arms over his chest and wouldnÕt budge from his spot at the beginning of the path. Damn it Mamoru, IÕm narrating this story and what I say goes! Just do it all right! Mamoru started to skip down the path toward grandmaÕs house, grumbling all the way. It didnÕt take long to reach the house, and Little Red Riding Mamoru let himself in. But what he didnÕt know is that a big bad ugly wolf had eaten his grandmother and taken her place in the bed. Mamoru opened his mouth to speak, without any enthusiasm, ÒOh grandma, I brought you medicine so you can get better more quickly.Ó AHEM! ÒOH grandma! I brought you medicine so you can get better more quickly!Ó Much better ÒCome closer my dear, so I can get a better look at you.Ó The wolf said in a raspy voice, ÒDear God, you are the ugly girl I have ever seen!Ó Mamoru dropped the basket on the ground, ÒLook here, you stupid creature. I got roped into this by my girlfriend because her best friend that was supposed to do this but she got sick.Ó ÒAnd youÕre the best they could come up with?Ó the wolf started to laugh until tears rolled down his hairy face ÒLaugh it up fuzzball, because now youÕre going to pay.Ó Mamoru lept on top of the wolf and started to beat the living crap out of him. Mamoru! Mamoru! Stop it, this isnÕt how itÕs supposed to go! Little Red Riding Hood doesnÕt beat up the wolf! Suddenly, without warning the wolf opened itÕs large mouth revealing a set of gleaming sharp teeth. In one fell swoop he bit MamoruÕs head clean off. MamoruÕs headless body tumbled to the floor of the makeshift cottage and the wolf tore off the nightgown and cap. ÒSorry about that.Ó ItÕs okay, weÕll find someone else. Is Chibi Usa around here anywhere? 24. Acupuncture by Nail Gun By: Patch AN: Ooch, Ow *cringes* Ouch *winces* ITAI! *dies* ÒSo, where are you all taking me?Ó ÒItÕs a surprise!Ó On this bright and cheery day, Mamoru could be found blindfolded and being led down the sidewalk by the Senshi and his girlfriend. ÒYou will absolutely love this Mamo-chan,Ó Usagi gushed, hanging on to her boyfriendÕs arm. ÒWill I *like* this surprise?Ó Mamoru asked doubtfully. ÒSince when has anyone not liked my surprises?Ó Usagi asked hotly. Everyone sweatdropped at that asinine question but everyone in the group knew better than to say anything in response. They all finally stopped in front of a building and led Mamoru inside. ÒSurprise!Ó Everyone yelled. Someone tugged off his blindfold and Mamoru found himself facing a big gift certificate being held by Usagi. ÒWe all decided that you had to deal with way too much stress during finals week so we got you an afternoon here at the Alternative Treatment Center for some good olÕ acupuncture!Ó ÒAcupuncture?Ó Mamoru yelled. The thought of someone sticking needles into him did not sit in his stomach very well. But he didnÕt want to disappoint his friends and girlfriend so he managed a weak smile. ÒArigatou minna. What a great gift.Ó ÒYouÕll have so much fun and itÕs just so relaxing,Ó Makoto said, smiling brightly. ÒAnd your appointment begins... right now!Ó Usagi added, pushing Mamoru towards a door where an attendant of the Center was waiting. ÒYouÕll have a great time! See you soon!Ó Mamoru waved to everyone and then went into the room where he took off his clothes and lay on the table, a towel wrapped around his waist as the attendant had told him to do. Soon enough he heard the door open and watched a man... a *very* old man walk in, hunched over and practically shaking with age in every step he took. His head was bald and covered with age spots and wrinkles. A long gray mustache fell from his upper lip coming down to his chest. ÒErm.. ohayo,Ó Mamoru said nervously, looking at the man doubtfully. ÒJust relax son, you will enjoy this tremendously,Ó the elderly man said, fumbling around a bit and walking towards Mamoru with a strange looking object in his hands. ÒNani?! IsnÕt that a nail gun??Ó Mamoru yelled, rising up. With surprisingly strong hands, the old man pushed him back down and smiled, showing toothless gums and a few rotted teeth. ÒThe latest technology, son. Now just relax.Ó The man stuffed a few needles in the ÔgunÕ and then aimed it at MamoruÕs back. ÒYou are the first patient we are trying this on and hopefully this new procedure will work.Ó The man pulled the trigger and needle shot out... but instead of gently lodging into MamoruÕs skin, it plunged through and killed him instantly. ÒKuso,Ó the man mumbled, ÒI better not be sued for malpractice. IÕm too old for that kind of stuff.Ó 25. When Death Comes a KnockinÕ By: Patch AN: ÔCause hey, when you gotta go, you gotta go. On a sunny afternoon, Mamoru could be found making tea for himself. He whistled a little ditty to himself as he poured the tea into the mug and then set it to cool off a bit. He was feeling quite chipper that day, for reasons unknown to everyone, even himself. It was just one of those days, he thought, when everything looks like itÕll be going your way. How wonderful, he thought. (AN: *coughdeathcough*) He heard a knock on his door and smiled. It was probably Motoki or Usagi. Either way, he would be happy to see either. Walking over, he swung the door open, his mouth open to greet whoever it was. His smile turned into a frown when he realized the person in front of him was not Usagi nor Motoki. In fact it didnÕt look human. A long black cloak covered most of the figure and he swore he saw a bony hands holding that really... sharp... pointy looking scythe. ÒI am Death,Ó the figure rumbled. ÒEr, little kid, Halloween is not celebrated here and if it were, itÕs the wrong month,Ó Mamoru answered. ÒI am Death,Ó the figure said again. ÒRight. Here, you can have this piece of gum,Ó Mamoru said, taking a piece chewing gum out of his pocket. ÒItÕs not much, but it should suffice, ne?Ó ÒI want your soul,Ó the figure said, lifting one bony finger towards Mamoru. ÒWell, you canÕt have it,Ó Mamoru replied stubbornly, crossing his arms. That gave the figure a moment to pause. ÒDemo... you have to give it to me. I am... Death.Ó ÒWell, thatÕs too bad because the sun is shining, the birds are chirping and IÕm going to go take a walk in the park,Ó Mamoru said, trying to walk pass the black-robed figure. ÒDamn,Ó Death muttered, Òalways have to do this the hard way.Ó And with that he lifted his scythe and... *sings* Chop goes Ma-mo-ru! Feedback is very much appreciated ^.~ Stay tuned for more . . . ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ===== Lavender http://www.geocities.com/patch_kana ~*Nobody can be exactly like me. Sometimes even I have trouble doing it*~ -Anonymous ~*If I always did what I was told I would never accomplish anything*~ -Anonymous