Shadow? Did you feel that? I felt something very powerful shake the compound, and now I can't meditate OR put up barriers! However, I am sensing a lot of quiet voices...I'm not sure what it means.

Not that it matters! I'm sure we'll get to the bottom of this! Besides, we still have to investigate what's happening with the Entropi, don't we? we shouldn't waste too much time, after all!


I wonder if this is what Hana-chan's powers are like?

S-shadow k-kun, I think something is possessing the Warden-k-kun. He started to glow, and then he...

[gasps of breaths are heard]

I think...I think those aliens are IN him somehow. He's acting...strangely...

Ow...

Wow! I've received such wonderful gifts! Thank you Willow-chan, Shadow-kun! I can definitely use some of these! Also, it seems my first attempt with making the egg non did not turn out to badly, so for any that want some, please feel free to drop by Mui-Enas, I still have a bit more!

A year is coming to an end. I've read that some people make resolutions about things that they want to change, and look forward to the things that they can have an influence on. For me, I hope to be able to use my healing powers for good. It isn't as if I haven't before, its just that I haven't told too many people about my ability because I didn't have the complete confidence then. Now, I know for sure that my skills will be put to better use this year. Also, I want to strive to be more helpful towards mt friends when they need me. I want them to know I;'m here for them, and that I'll help them out in any situation they're in. I can't afford to think too selfishly this year if I can help it.

Oh! There's another drink in here, although I don't really remember putting the eggnog in this. Let me see...oh. This must be one of the iced teas I made a few weeks ago! Well, I have been drinking nothing but milk products for the most part, so I'm sure this will be good!

Belldandy-sama, if you have the time, I'd like to talk with you?

Er, I suppose this is a nice gift, but how could I possibly wear it? I mean, its so...short! The pattern is a little pretty though!

Then again, Rock isn't here, so maybe I'll wear it to bed?

Rock? Hello?

So! Luckily, everything is turning out for the better! Skuld-chan is recovering, and I hope everyone is feeling better!

Now that we're all settled, I was wondering: would anyone be interested in attending a holiday banquet? Er, I know in North America its called Thanksgiving, and Canadians celebrate it in October, but I was hoping we could do it this Thursday, like in America! Last time I did it with Usagi-chan, and it turned out very well, so, would anyone like to help me in doing it again? You're all welcome to drop by and get something to eat!

[Screened from Belldandy]

I've found Skuld-chan, but I'll need help getting her free by distracting Belldandy-san. I know a lot of you don't know me, but Skuld-chan is a good friend of mine, and what Belldandy has been doing for awhile is very wrong. She needs to be stopped, and those who have been affected by her know that well.

Please help me rescue Skuld.

So it looks as if a new beginning is starting in the compound. With the Warden-kun out of commission and no cuffs, things might start to get a little more dangerous. So those with the ability to fight need to start training with those that already know how, and people who have magical abilities would probably benefit from other teachers too! For now, I think I'm going to try and practice on my cooking, but after that I have a lot of reading to catch up on, and also some magical training I need myself! And it looks like there's a neat little sore I haven't visited! I wonder who kept this place so neat...and it smells like curry!

( Private )

Usagi-chans! We should eat sometime soon! I want to talk to you more!

So we're alive? We never died?

No.

That was too cruel. Who would do that?

That was horrible.

Oh. I see. This was another spell in Econtra. That...that makes sense. I should be more careful, I shouldn't think nothing bad will happen to me.

[Sounds of shuffling, clothing and two feet hitting the floor. The noise is very soft on the floor, and a long intake of breath.]

I should get the room clean. Shadow-k-kun and Maria-chan will be back soon.

Well...I didn't think any of these transformations were going to do anything to me, but I've been feeling a bit strange lately. Also, people seem to be looking at me strangely, but I haven't done anything too weird, have I? I hope this isn't a side effect of learning that magic from Brother Mehnlo-sensei!

[[OOC: So here's Tohru being effected by the plot: she'll change costume and act a little like the costume, but will overall stay herself. Now, she won't know what she's wearing because as far as she knows she looks exactly the same, but her personality will embody some of that costume too. Right now, she is in her fighting mode costume, so she's meeting up with Shadow.]]

A lot has changed again in Econtra, but I have to admit, I've been going down the library for such a long time I lost track. If Yuki-kun could see me now! He'd be proud, I've never read so much back home. I'm sure Kyo-kun would be surprised too: he'd never seen me so concentrated on anything before! But now two of the people that were close to teachers are gone: Yuuko-sensei is gone, and is so Brother Mehnlo-san. So if IO don't have a teacher, I'm going to have to learn as much as I can by myself. Surely there's someone I can find soon that can help me develop my magical abilities (not that they've gone as far as I want them to, but they're definitely improved, and I CAN do things I wasn't able to do before).

( Private but hackable )

For now...I want to see Skuld-chan again. I miss her.

What happened? I mean, I remember I was supposed to be doing some more studying but then I think...I think someone became me, but it was strange. It was as if I was somebody else, but at the same time, I was very comfortable too. Like that person was a little bit like me.

There was a book started, I know that. It was a great idea! I think I'm going to continue it. I know Mercury-san started one too, but if I can somehow expand on it, and write some more, I'm sure this could be very informative! It would help people get used to Econtra, and we wouldn't have as much confusion!

Is anyone willing to help me?

Ok, so, still here. You know, to make things easier for visitors around here, they really should have some kind of "Econtra" newsletter, some point of reference. Finding things out by accident can get pretty complicated. Still! I got a hold of the library and was able to find the bare minimum of information about this place! I'm starting to write some of it down now: of course, these are just notes for reference, not about the people or even about what people call "old" Econtra. I don't know anything about that. STILL! I got my job at MODE for being resourceful and fast, so I'll make sure to leave this in the library by the end of the week!

If anyone wants to contribute, please let me know! Also...if anyone wants to do anything later on, It'd be nice. I really don't know where I can and can't go around here.

OK! So, this isn't so bad, I guess. I'm starting to get used to strange things everywhere I turn, thought there seems to be a lot of cats and dogs around here. That problem could totally be eliminated if the Warden let everyone have a pet or two. I mean, come on! You get thrown in a place with people you don't know, to fight a war in a place barely recognizable, and all you get for your pain is a half hearted pat on the head and vague answers? I'm sorry, but I think a little animal friend will at least get some people's spirits up.

So as best as I can figure, I'm in a world where people get pulled to fight in a war. I'm here, um, because I'm pretty sure I earned some bad karma from working at Mode, being with Charlie and maybe because I can sometimes be a little bossy. Not that being bossy is always a bad thing! Some people like taking initiative and being faithful to your duties!

I'm rambling. I digress: its a pretty strange place, and I'll probably only be here a short while, so I guess the best thing to do might be to enjoy the insane, dream induced stay, right?

OK, this isn't a dream even though I really, really wanted it to be. OK. So let's review: I was trying to decide between Geo and Henry when I get pulled here. Here, apparently, is crazy, multi universe world named Econtra where everyone from other places are pulled. If I write about this, I'm sure people would either think I'm crazy or think I was trying to copy Star Trek Deep Space Nine.

Anyway, so there are a lot of things I'm still trying to find out, so I'm getting some notes together, just so I can get a clearer picture about where it is I am. Hmm. Ok, don't tick off strangers you don't know, be wary of everything and if you try to fight someone you get zapped.

So...it'll pretty much be liking work in Vogue all over again. Only without the magic. And talking animals. Also, I think Wilhemina wouldn't definitely scare a lot of the stronger looking people here. She might feel right at home here. Scary. That's all I'd need: Wilhemina crossing through worlds to make everything hers. She's, like, the Maleficent of the fashion world.

But I think I could use some more notes. If anyone wants to give me some information I don't have (and that's a lot) please let me know!

I'm Betty, Betty Suarez! Nice to meet you!

Um. Did I eat too many enchiladas last night? Because I'm pretty sure I don't remember being in a place like this. It looks like a demolished Barrio or something. K...trying not to freak out, not freaking out, I'm sure this is Daniel's idea of a joke. Yup, that's it. Totally dealing with this.

Right. So, um, I see a lot of people and, uh, non people. Talking animals. Plant ducks. Brujas. You know, maybe this ISN'T Daniel's idea, but Wilhemina's. She would try to get me out of the picture, though I can't see her coming up with a stunt this elaborate. Of course, there was that time I was using that perfume Faye had made to drive Claire crazy, so it could be after effects. No, that makes no sense, this is too elaborate.

Well, this is just...just crazy! I don't have any explanation for this at all!

Where am I?

[OOC: So my Tohru is now the lead of the TV series Ugly Betty. Meet Betty Suarez, your typical all American girl with quirks and amazing secretarial skills. And she is so not knowing what's going on right now.]

( Private///hackable only to Skuld, Willow, and Maria )

( Private//Hackable only to Skuld and Willow )

( Private, but hackable )

Um, Happy father's day to all of you with fathers! For, er, those of you without, hopefully yours is in a better place.

Wherever you are dad, thank you. May your daughter do her best to make you proud.

I'm sorry! I know I should have been doing something with maria, but I had so much studying to do in the past few days! Well, I've never really been a good student, and since Yuki-kun isn't here to tutor me, I've had to study twice as hard. BUT! I have finally got most of my studying out of the way, and when I wasn't doing that, I had many other things I had promised I'd take care of!

Rouge-san, here is the dish I said I'd get to! It's a rather new thing, and I found it in one of the many books I was looking up. In case you don't like that one, I also tried this other recipe! I could have tried a dish I knew, but I don't want to keep making the same things! It's always important to have a wide repertoire of food!

Goku-chan, Lina-san, I DID owe you a lot of food, and I've finally been able to make good on my promise! It's, er, the reason why I've been missing for such a long time. Delivered to both of your doors will be an assortment of food, ranging from several kinds of chicken (fried, baked and boiled) Okinamiyaki (it really IS a favorite of mine, sorry!), onigiri (OF COURSE), Taipa, Salmon, several kinds of salads, pepperoni pizza, Tempura shrimp, fried green tomatoes, sushi, several gallons of iced tea, pumpkin, cherry and apple pie and several other kinds of pastries! I may have overdone it, but you both told me you ate a lot!

Giselle-san! I heard you were injured, so I picked some flowers and had them delivered to Ci, Tessera! I hope you feel better! If you have time, please come with me for a walk around Econtra!

Maria-chan! I'm glad to see you having so much fun with Rouge and Shadow-kun! I'm sorry I've been neglecting you! I'll try harder next time!

Sally-chan! When did you want to have that tea time?

Erm, so I've heard its your birthday! It's not much, but I hope you like it!


[[In front of Ast-Pente is a gift basket addressed "To Sally-chan from Tohru." In it are several bento boxes, a ceramic figure Tohru made of a squirrel with very long hair, several unisex colored hair-tyes and flower seed packets with a note stapled that says, "I know this will bloom wonderfully for you! Oh, and a small devil's chocolate cake. OOC: Up to the MUN what flower packets they are.]]

It's going to be a GREAT day!

Would anybody like me to make anything for them on such a nice day?

[[OOC: Hee. Tohru is happy!

Um...Miss Gaz?

I need your help. You don't know me, but my name is Tohru Honda. I have a friend who's in trouble.

Can you help?

If you're here Sally-chan...would you like to come with me to the Park later tonight?

We're going?! Oh no! I'd better get mom, and some of the food I requisitioned!

So much poison. I wonder what will happen to us.

Give me strength, mom. Noble scarlet.

Sally-chan. Are you all right?

Sally-chan? Maria-chan? Shadow-kun?

Are you guys OK?

Erm, I know I'm late, and I know White Day is supposed to be the reverse, but I would like to give certain people gifts anyway, if that's all right.

( Shadow's Gift )

( Sally's Gift )

( For Belldandy )

And for the rest of Econtra, White Day cookies: sugar with pink frosting! To make up for my failure at Valentine's day!

Now I'm going to sleep! That took a LOT of work!

Sally chan?

Would you like to help me in the garden once the ground thaws? You don't have to, but I think it would be wonderful with your own personal touch!

Shadow-kun. I am bothered.

But I'm not going to try running anymore.

Skuld-chan?

I'd...like to see you now. Please.

Skuld-chan?

May I...meet with you?

Er...it seems my hair is mid-length now.

Um...thank you for the free haircut, but please ask first?

ER. Ah. No need to worry about me! Um...there are Valentine's Day cookies in the kitchen, for all who want!

Er, I'll just be in my room.

>gasp<

Mmm...er, ah! Please don't visit me....


{OOC: and now begins Tohru's torment of having her libido leaping out., poor dear]

This pie was very good! I wonder what region this is from!

Er...I feel...funny...

Oh! I've totally forgotten my birthday! Um, well then, it's my birthday!

Well, in any case, I'll start cooking the cookies tonight! Please, everyone who said they would help, come?

I have my ingredients!!!

So who wants to help with this project?

Skuld-sama? If you wouldn't mind, I'd like to have you by today? Please?

I'm going to get an early start on the Valentine's day cookies!

Erm, I just have to remember the recipe...Let me see...

[As she does this, she starts to sing softly]
♫Baby, I can't figure it out
Your kiss might taste like honey
Sweet lies don't gimme no rise
Oh, what I'm trying to do

Livin' on the cheatin'
and the pain grows inside me
It's enough to leave me crying in the rain
Love you forever but you're driving me insane
And I'm hanging on
Oh, oh, oh, oh

I'll win, I'll never give in
My love has got the power
Too many lovers in one lifetime
Ain't good for you
You treat me like a vision in the night
Someone there to stand behind you
When your world's not working right
I am no vision, I'm the girl
who loves you inside and out
Backwards and forwards with my heart hanging out
I love no other way
What am I gonna do if I lose that fire?

Wrap myself up and take me home again
Too many heartaches in my lifetime ain't good for me
I figure it's the love that keeps you warm
Let this moment be forever
Won't ever feel the storm
I am no vision, I'm the girl
Who loves you inside and out
Backwards and forwards with my heart hanging out
I love no other way
What am I gonna do if I lose that fire

Don't try to tell me that it's over
I can't hear a word I can't hear a line
No girl could love you more
And that's what I'm cryin' for
You can't change the way I feel inside

You're the reason for my laughter and my sorrow
Blow out the candle I will burn again tomorrow
No one on earth can stand between my loving arms
And no matter how you hurt me, I will love you till I die

I am no vision, I'm the girl
Who loves you inside and out
Backwards and forwards with my heart hanging out
I love no other way
What am I gonna do if I lose that fire

Loves you inside and out
Backwards and forwards with my heart hanging out
I love no other way
What am I gonna do if I lose that fire

Inside and out♫

...

Oh my. What was I just doing?

Well, I heard that the cuffs were getting more sensitive, but it never bothered me somehow. I wonder why.

Anyway! It's starting into February, and I'm going to start making Valentines say cookies. Would you like to join me, Maria-chan?

Um, I feel very light headed! I'm not sure why, but I think things have happened and I was, um, doing something else but I'm not sure what! Anyway, um, is everyone ok? No one is hurt, are they?

Shadow-kun? Maria-chan? Belldandy-sama? Skuld-chan?

I've had enough of this.

[[OOC: So now, the roof, you're likely to find Rin, in Tohru's body, wearing this. Feel free to gawk. I'll have her in an open thread in a moment.]]

Huh. About time.

Well anyway, now that little Miss Tohru niceness is down, I'm here. You can rest assured you'll be getting none of this happy, lovely feeling crap from me.

For instance:

Mao- Pathetic worm. Stop irritating Tohru. It's pathetic to watch.

Shadow- Maria will get annoyed if you keep doting on her. ANYONE would.

Maria: I'd be careful if I were you. People here aren't always going to be nice.

Skuld: As brave as you were taking Mao's things, don't do it again. To lower yourself to a worm's level is sad. You're a goddess. You know better.


Well that was a boring waste of my time. I think I'll wander off now. And YES, I know I'm technically still in Tohru's body so what I wear will be different. Deal with it.

I have the cutest doll! He;s very fluffy and soft! I think I'll keep him on the bed tonight!

Eer, ah..I feel strange...


[[Tohru has a BAD Kupi and is now another character from the FURABA canon, Rin. Beware her sharp tongue and HOT dressing style.]]

Hello! Um, I was wondering...there is an awful lot of snow right now, isn't there? And I'm sure eventually it will all harden, and will be a bit messy and turn to slush.

Before that happens, would anyone be so kind as to try and make a small ice rink? Um, I'm not sure of everyone's powers, but I'd really appreciate it, and I'm sure some of the younger residents would too!

Erm, and if you want me to make you something to eat for it, or clean your room, I'll happily do that too!

Um, I am feeling a little bit better, but I hope some of the people around me are all right! I'm sorry you had to see me so frazzled! But I think I have a better hold of myself from now on! Right now I'm in C.C.'s, still getting over my illness. I really do owe her a lot!

Shadow-kun? Maria-chan? Are you both OK? There seems to be an awful lot of things going on lately.

Belldandy-sama...thank you for your kind words! They really helped! Please, can you tell me if Skuld-chan is OK?

Mao...I have your present for you. But I don't think what you did was very nice. I'm sorry if you thought it was funny, but it really wasn't. Please don't do something like that again.

As for me, don't worry! I'm back to reading up on healing! I think I'm starting to get the hang of it now!

Maria-chan! Please tell me the next time you have free! I'd love to spend time with you!

Edit: OH! And if you have questions for me, please ask them! I will happily answer them, and do my best to ask you questions too!

[Vocal Post: More coughing and hacking, followed by short spurts of ragged breathing.]

SKULD-chan!...Please calm down!...Belldandy..sa..ma..is worried abo...

[Coughs]

Desu...I...::sneezes:: have a fever. I'm sorry, C.C. chan. I know I must be keeping you awake.

SKULD-SAMA!!

Be careful! Don't...make your sister sad...

[More coughing]

[Voice recorder turns out: a voice clearing her throat is heard.]

Um, I don't exactly have the words to say it, but...thank you. thank you all! I know it was foolish to allow myself to get weak and think that people would just abandon me. This shows I need improvement. From now on, I will continue to read from the healing book, and I will show Belldandy and Skuld their help hasn't been in vain.

It's a good thing I came to Econtra. I can do more here than I ever could in Japan.

So! For the time being, I am in Ast, Epta C.C.-chan is such a nice person! I owe her much gratitude! I'll do my best to try and not make anyone sick. I really shouldn't go about in snow when it doesn't agree with me! Sti-

[A short breath is taken, and several gasps are heard. There is a clatter of objects falling to a floor, and a bit of a thud.]

S-skuld-chan? Belldandy-sama? I feel...such turmoil with you two. What is...ah~! My head...such...thoughts...please be careful. Skuld-chan! Don't fall to him...I'll help if I...

[A thud is heard, and shallow breathing. The voice recorder clicks off.]

{Aand Tohru is now Ko'ed. The combination of being sick and Noble Scarlet's worry for Skuld has overloaded poor little Tohru, enough to now have her unconscious on Ast, Epta's floor. Poor girl.)

I'm going to stay in bed, so please. Don't worry about me. I just feel a little sick.

>cough<

Um...Shadow. Maria. thank you for visiting. It was fun.

( Private/hackable )