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Title: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on September 18, 2011, 05:08:49 PM
The Great NSM Novel
By Jordan Knapp

GUYS I AM WRITING THIS AND NO ONE CAN STOP ME. >:(

CAST OF CHARACTERS (LET'S HOPE I HAVE TIME TO USE EVERYONE)

SlowPokemon ~ "What?" you say. "He's incorporating himself? That's kind of narcissistic..." Well get over it; this is the guy who brought you the Strange Boy after all. An awkward but likable fifteen-year-old boy who struggles to do well in most situations.

Nebbles ~ A plucky seventeen-year-old girl who is a budding artist and writer.

Jub3r7 ~ A fifteen-year-old who, despite his somewhat young age, is quite insightful and clever.

Mashi ~ A highly intelligent fifteen-year-old whose emotions are never worn on his sleeve.

ETFROXX ~ A deviously funny, smart and kindhearted (if somewhat melodramatic) seventeen-year-old who has more husbands than she can count. She can draw rather well, as well as write, but has issues with deadlines.

Roz~ ~ an intelligent nineteen-year-old. She knows how things work and isn't afraid to tell you you're wrong. ETF's wifey.

KefkaticFanatic ~ Intelligent eighteen-year old who always speaks the truth—and that includes the harsh ones.

Shadoninja ~ everybody's favorite random AZN.

SuperFireKirby ~ A funny and slightly insane seventeen-year-old who often tends to be overlooked for some reason. One of ETFROXX's husbands.

Winter ~ A nice and likable seventeen-year-old guy who is somewhat reckless.

Dude ~ A twenty-year-old who is just generally a really cool guy.

Ruto ~ A college student who has great artistic abilities. She is Saria's older sister.

Saria ~ A wicked and deceptively adorable young girl. Despite getting jealous and angry whenever SlowPokemon so much at looks at another female, she doesn't appear to like him a ton. She is Ruto's younger sister.

Fingerz ~ A really nice, albeit somewhat naïve, sixteen-year old boy.

Dr. Pamplemousse ~ The local grapefruit doctor A friendly college student who has some pretty strong opinions.

Dahans ~ a nice, and very confident, eighteen-year-old who enjoys arranging. He has a soft spot for Ruto.

Harvest ~ A college student and druggie who resides in an abandoned apartment.

Ragster ~ A fourteen-year-old with a passion for writing--and for Treecko.

JaMaHa ~ The town mayor, fresh out of the service, who is good in a crisis.

Concerto No. 20 in D Minor ~ A young city official who has recently gone missing.

Sipan1234 ~ A teenaged boy (the exact age is not too clear) who has trouble speaking English. Everyone in town suspects a relationship with TalesEXLife, but neither will confirm—or, at least, no one has been able to understand a confirmation.

TalesEXLife ~ The foreigner who relies on Sipan1234 for any contact, seeing as no one else understands anything he says.

Zeta ~ A mechanical fortune-teller inside a booth located in the town plaza.

Raymondbl ~ a twelve-year-old troll who was once banished from the town of NSM. Filled with hatred for the city and its inhabitants, he swore revenge before bursting into tears and departing.

TheLegend ~ a young newcomer to town. His horribly sensitive skin condition requires him to wear a mask when in public.


PROLOGUE
A Somewhat Beautiful Day

It was a beautiful day in the town of NSM. Kind of. Well, okay, it wasn't all that beautiful. It was kind of beautiful... I mean, it depends on what you consider to be beautiful... beauty is after all in the...eye of... uhh...

Aw, screw it.

It was pouring. The worst thunderstorm ever recorded in history. Ever. Dispute this fact and you will die; it's the truth.

The rain fiercely pounded overhead as Nebbles attempted to ignore it and clear her mind. She was working on her latest creepypasta. It involved giant scissors, a horrifying torture device, a particularly nasty piece of licorice, a red canoe, and a rubber duck. She found it difficult to write with the rain pounding on her roof. Suddenly, an enormous crack of thunder roared, startling Nebbles and causing her to drag her pen across the page.

"Screw it," she muttered and huddled beneath her blanket. "Stupid storm."

Not only was it freezing and pouring out, she was out of honey and tea. It was not a good idea to cross Nebbles when she was out of honey and tea. She would have trained her newly caught shiny Giratina, but her DS was out of power and the AC adapter was nowhere to be found.

"This sucks," she moped, collapsing and feeling rather melodramatic. Little did she know things were about to get far less boring; in fact, exciting. The only problem was, things were going to get a bit too exciting...

Table of Contents (please read in this order):
Chapter 2: A Party of Sorts (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg121230#msg121230)
Chapter 3: A Backups Plan (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg121362#msg121362)
Chapter 4: Dude, Where's my Clue? (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg121889#msg121889)
Chapter 5: A Winter is You! (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg124150#msg124150)
Chapter 6: Slow News Day (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg141858#msg141858)
Chapter 7: Mashed Jubtatoes (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg142025#msg142025)
Chapter 8: Nothing? (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg146381#msg146381)
Chapter 9: Further Interrogations, Part I (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg146640#msg146640)
Chapter 10: Further Interrogations, Part II (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg156145#msg156145)
Chapter 11: Further Interrogations, Part III
Chapter 12: Further Interrogations, Part IV and The Arrest (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg156327#msg156327)
Chapter 13: Tinychat Bar, Part I (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg156516#msg156516)
Chapter 1: Three Days Earlier (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg156520#msg156520)
Chapter 14: Tinychat Bar, Part II (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg218142#msg218142)
Chapter 15: Unleashing the Monster (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg239339#msg239339)
Chapter 16: Defeating the Monster (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg239346#msg239346)
Chapter 17: Jerry Deduces (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg239418#msg239418)
Chapter 18: The Great Arrogant King (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg239646#msg239646)
Chapter 19: A Piece of Blue (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg239650#msg239650)
Chapter 20: The Rescue (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg239659#msg239659)
Epilogue: An Update (https://www.ninsheetmusic.org/forum/index.php?topic=3731.msg239660#msg239660)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Mashi on September 18, 2011, 05:17:28 PM
This is A+++++++++.

It will be nice to see how your writing prowess will incorporate us into hypothetical scenarios within a fictional text, discerning how you view all of us as a flourishing community!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on September 18, 2011, 05:18:25 PM
....Slow, have I ever told you that I love you? XD

And that pasta I'm writing sounds beautiful.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on September 18, 2011, 05:46:33 PM
I feel a little ostracized.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: FallenPianist on September 18, 2011, 05:47:52 PM
Quote from: MaestroUGC on September 18, 2011, 05:46:33 PMI feel a little ostracized.

I understand you.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on September 18, 2011, 06:03:12 PM
How did I know this was gonna happen? Look, you guys are gonna be in it, I just didn't include you on the characters list. ;P don't fret. I didn't forget about you. There are others as well, like Brassman and Fabbemannen and Clanker, I just didn't want the characters list to be even longer. Sorry.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SuperFireKirby on September 18, 2011, 06:27:37 PM
This is awesome. Slow, you so silly.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on September 18, 2011, 06:35:10 PM
Thanks! S'okay, you're insane. :)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Ruto on September 18, 2011, 06:42:24 PM
Lololol at the character descriptions, particular at Ray's/Legend's and Sipan's. I want moar :D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: triforced1 on September 18, 2011, 07:32:50 PM
You need to have that Popo guy that was on here a couple weeks ago.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: GaryOak on September 19, 2011, 02:05:15 AM
Normally I wouldn't read things like this but...

Sipan1234 ~ A teenaged boy (the exact age is not too clear) who has trouble speaking English. Everyone in town suspects a relationship with TalesEXLife, but neither will confirmâ€"or, at least, no one has been able to understand a confirmation.

TalesEXLife ~ The foreigner who relies on Sipan1234 for any contact, seeing as no one else understands anything he says.

...now I just have to.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Cobraroll on September 19, 2011, 04:25:27 AM
I want to be the overly productive and persistent author who continues to write lots of mediocre stuff even though nobody reads it. Could I get that role?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Clanker37 on September 19, 2011, 05:47:20 AM
I know that this is going to be good. I will love this story as a proud BETA Character.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Ragster2448 on September 19, 2011, 12:17:56 PM
This will be awesome! Nice idea Slow.

Quote from: SlowPokemon on September 18, 2011, 05:08:49 PMRagster ~ A fourteen-year-old with a passion for writing--and for Treecko.

Perfect. 8)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: EFitTrainr on September 19, 2011, 12:19:13 PM
Hey slow, i want to be on the character list.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: fingerz on September 19, 2011, 02:54:55 PM
Oooh, I'm liking this already! Can't wait to read more, Slow! :D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on September 19, 2011, 03:49:10 PM
Quote from: shadowkirby_64 on September 19, 2011, 12:19:13 PMHey slow, i want to be on the character list.

See "List of ostracized people"
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SuperFireKirby on September 19, 2011, 06:47:56 PM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on September 18, 2011, 05:08:49 PMos·tra·cized [os-truh-sahyzd]
1. An adjective used to describe someone that Slow didn't include on the list because his role will likely be minor (there's only room for so many characters, guys...)
2. An adjective used to describe someone who WILL BE IN THE STORY SO DON'T FREAK OUT AND CRUCIFY ME


DAMNIT, NO WONDER I GOT THIS WRONG ON THE VOCAB TEST
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: DrP on September 19, 2011, 07:31:30 PM
Perhaps you could change my description to

A friendly college junior who has some pretty strong opinions and is a compulsive Starbucks addict

(I MAY be a second-year in college, but I am in my junior year)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on September 20, 2011, 02:44:14 PM
CHAPTER TWO*
A Party of Sorts

Most people lived in apartment complexes in the town of NSM. Very few people lived in full houses--as most lived alone, there was little need.

SlowPokemon's complex included himself, Jub3r7, and Mashi. Slow himself exited his apartment and began heading over to Winter's apartment complex. A few people were going to be there. Nothing big, he hoped. SlowPokemon was terrified of parties. Maybe he shouldn't be going at all... Deep in thought, he bumped into Jub3r7 and Mashi--literally. He slammed right into Jub3r7, knocking him over. Mashi nimbly sidestepped the clumsiness.

"Hello, Slow," said Mashi, smiling wryly. Always that same wry smile. Like he knew something you didn't.

"Hi Mashi," said Slow awkwardly. "Sorry. Sorry, guys," he mumbled.

"It's okay," said Jub, getting off the ground and rubbing his arm. "It's okay. Nothing permanent."

Good," said Slow, relieved. "So, umm... what are you guys doing?"

Oh... same, I guess," said Slow resignedly. There would be no backing out now.

"Really?" Mashi said, studying him. "You were walking a bit haphazardly and talking to yourself."

"Was I?" said Slow distractedly. "Well... here we are..."

He entered the building and walked in Winter's apartment. Jub followed, with Mashi bringing up the rear quietly.

Winter was in the living room on one couch, between Nebbles and SuperFireKirby. Nebbles was giggling loudly.

"Hey guys!" said Winter, smiling. "Slow...you didn't bail on us this time."

"Oh..." said Slow, struggling to get the right words out. "I...I...uhh..."

Winter laughed loudly. "I'm just kiddin' with you, buddy. Don't look so flustered."

Slow tried to force a grin, but it looked more like a grimace; he was already regretting having come.

"Jordan!" said ETFROXX, looking up from her iPod and grinning broadly.


    "...Hi, Jordan,"  said Slow, finding his voice and smiling at last.

"Let's sit down," said Jub, looking around for an empty chair. There were none, so he promptly sat on the floor. Mashi joined him, but Slow stood awkwardly.

"Enough with the BORING talk," said SuperFireKirby, standing up. "We need to get this party STARTED already."

Everyone basked in the awkward silence that followed.

"...Sorry," he sighed, returning to his seat. "That never really works..."

"It really doesn't," said ETF without looking up from her iPod.

Roz walked in with a drink of some kind. She walked up to SFK and tapped him on the head.

"Excuse me," she said, straining to be nice. "You're in MY spot."

"Yeah, SO?" SFK demanded.

Roz swallowed her anger.

"So move," she suggested.

"Why don't you MAKE ME?" SFK roared.

He quelled under the glare shot at him from Roz.

"I'm sorry," he said meekly getting up and standing awkwardly next to Slow. Roz took her seat with satisfaction.

KefkaticFanatic was the next to arrive.

"You're kind of late," Winter pointed out.

"You're kind of a druggie," said Kefka shortly. "I got held up with that weird...thing...in front of the town hall."

"I know!" Nebbles said, gasping. "I thought that was just me! Everytime I walk past it I feel like it's staring at me!"

"Yeah, everybody does," said Kefka, "but this time I heard it...giggling. Or something like that."

"Are you guys talking about the flower?" ETF chimed in. "Yeah, I kind of want to go set it on fire."

"We can't, you know we've tried everything," said Jub. "Besides...It's proof that he was here."

    "Yeah...Raymondbl," said Slow thoughtfully.

Raymondbl was a twelve-year-old troll (well, a human; but also a troll) who had wreaked havoc and fierce arguments against authority the year before. He was henceforth banished from the city, but he had sworn revenge against the villagers (before bursting into tears and running away). However, unknown to anyone, he had secretly planted a Blue Flower in front of town hall that had bloomed shortly after he left. No amount of pulling, whacking, or flaming could get rid of it. Villagers often felt like it stared at them as they walked past.

"It's not hard to ignore, guys," lied Dude dismissively. "I like to be reminded of Ray-ray as much as the next guy, but it's easy to just ignore."

"I've never heard TheLegend complain about it," said SFK.

"I've never heard TheLegend complain about anything," said Mashi. "Or talk at all."

"That's not nice, you guys," said Nebbles with a :<. "He has a skin condition. We shouldn't make fun of him."

"I've never heard of any skin condition that requires one to wear a mask at all times," said Kefka shrewdly.

"Yes, but--" Nebbles argued.

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Winter frowned.

"Everyone's here... except Shado... but he couldn't make it..." he mused, getting up. He hesitated before answering the door.

JaMaHa, the young town mayor, walked in. Everyone immediately stood up and saluted him.

"As you were," said JaMaHa gravely. "I come bearing bad news."

This was bad... JaMaHa almost never delivered news in person. He usually sent Concerto, a city official, to do his dirty work. What could be the problem?

JaMaHa looked around somberly before continuing.

"Concerto is missing."

*Note that I have posted the chapters slightly out of chronological order. This is on purpose. Chapter One is already written and will be delivered in time.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on September 20, 2011, 02:47:09 PM
Only will I see myself being described as using the ":<" face in a novel by you. XD

And hah. Blue flower. I see what you did there.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SuperFireKirby on September 20, 2011, 02:58:40 PM
PSSSSSSSS, HEY SLOW, THELEGEND WAS RAYRAY IN DISGUISE. Also, what with me being all ARROGANT to a degree and having words in all caps? That doesn't fit my personality AT ALL.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: fingerz on September 20, 2011, 03:00:16 PM
I agree. :P
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Mashi on September 20, 2011, 04:02:35 PM
This goes without saying, but A+++++++++.
I wouldn't want to be vain, but I enjoyed your interpretation of me (I'm the apotheosis of grace B) ) and many others.  But mostly me, ehehe.
I also find it interesting that you seem to avert parties.  You always appeared to me as introverted, but nevertheless somewhat gregarious (Though, perhaps it's too far of an presumption to view the disposition of you as a paradigm of yourself), but nevertheless, I think that this story (Like most of your other writings) is going to be an absolute success!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on September 20, 2011, 04:07:55 PM
I feel very shunned...
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: DrP on September 20, 2011, 04:18:50 PM
I agree.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: fingerz on September 20, 2011, 05:35:18 PM
Don't worry! We could be in Chapter 1. ;)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on September 20, 2011, 06:18:08 PM
Actually, you guys shouldn't feel shunned. You'll have major parts as well, I think even Maestro. I can't have everybody at the party, it wouldn't work as well. Everybody who has expressed interest in this, regardless of whether they weren't in a certain chapter or on the character list, will have a part. So stop whining. In other news, chapter three is already written, I'll post it tomorrow.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on September 20, 2011, 06:20:15 PM
Oh, I'm just giving you a hard time.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: DrP on September 20, 2011, 06:28:22 PM
I don't feel shunned. I know your writing logic, and it's all good.

I was just going along... haha.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Dude on September 20, 2011, 07:51:56 PM
I can magically appear in places where I was never mentioned before.

Kickass. :>
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on September 20, 2011, 07:55:59 PM
Yeah I didn't really have another chair or anything to put you in so I kind of slipped you in there out of nowhere. Sorry your role was kinda minor this chapter. You're kind of the main focus of a later chapter though, so it all works out.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Winter on September 20, 2011, 08:34:07 PM
Does anyone else feel like he has your personality pinned?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on September 20, 2011, 08:41:58 PM
Quote from: Winter on September 20, 2011, 08:34:07 PMDoes anyone else feel like he has your personality pinned?
Oh absolutely.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Winter on September 20, 2011, 08:42:33 PM
You nailed Mashi. ('s personality)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on September 21, 2011, 04:06:35 AM
CHAPTER THREE
A Backups Plan

    "What?" Nebbles was the first to speak.

    "I said, 'Concerto is missing,'" said JaMaHa, a little annoyed that he had to repeat himself.

    "No, I got that," said Nebbles quickly. "I meant 'what' as in, 'I understand you but I cannot believe what you are saying.'"

    "Whatever," snapped Roz. "The fact is, we need to find him so JaMaHa can get back to what he normally does."

    "Like make backups," said Kefka rather pointedly.

    JaMaHa gritted his teeth; they were still bringing that up?

    "Anyway," pressed the mayor, "does anyone here have information on the disappearance of the city hall official known as Concerto No. 20 in D Minor?"

    Everyone remained silent. Everybody looked puzzled. No one knew anything. No one ever knows anything, thought JaMaHa grimly. Still, these were people he knew. He tentatively--though not completely--trusted that none of them had kidnapped (or...murdered) Concerto.

    "Okay, then," said JaMaHa resignedly. "In that case, I need your help solving this case. I really don't have time to wander around town. I have a ton of things on my plate without this mess. I have so much to do already--"

    "Like make backups?" said Dude.

    "Shut up!" JaMaHa seethed. Taking a deep breath, he then swallowed. "You guys. I really do need your help. I want you guys to be my makeshift detectives. I'm going to put you into groups based on multiple factors." He scanned the room. "First group... Kefka and Dude."

    "Okay," said Kefka.

    Dude glanced around the room. "Can I trade?" Catching Kefka's eye, he added, "Uh, just kidding. Of course."

    "Next group," JaMaHa pressed on, "is Mashi...and...Jub3r7."

    Jub made to high-five Mashi but missed and accidentally smacked his forehead. He grinned sheepishly as Mashi stared at him.

    "SlowPokemon and...ETFROXX," said JaMaHa after some consideration. "Wait. SuperFireKirby, you too."

    "Group of THREE!" SFK said, grinning. "I think we'll really ENJOY this, if you know what I mean."

    "Group of three?" Slow said in dismay. "I'm the third wheel often enough anyway...."

    "Guys, this is SERIOUS!" barked JaMaHa. "Deal with it. God."

    "Sir, yes, sir..." said Slow meekly.

    "Winter, you, Nebbles, and Roz work together," said JaMaHa.

    "That works," said Roz.

    Nebbles smiled, unable to hide her glee despite the seriousness of the situation. She did love to be included.

    "Mashi's group, you take the east side of town," said JaMaHa. "Kefka's group, the north. Slow's group, south. Winter's group, west. I want you to gather interrogations, investigations, and insights."

    "The three 'in's!" said Dude happily.

    JaMaHa sighed. "You wouldn't last in the service. Does anyone have any questions?"

    "I would like to ask--" began Jub3r7.

    "Good, no questions," said JaMaHa. "Well, get to it, then."

    "But...it's raining," said ETF in dismay.

    "Stop being such a girl!" JaMaHa scoffed. "Er...I mean...so wimpy. You need to take this challenge on. If anyone needs me, I'll be--"

    "Making BACKUPS?" said SuperFireKirby, a grin on his face.

    JaMaHa politely suggested that SuperFireKirby stick his own backups somewhere indecent.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Bespinben on September 21, 2011, 04:32:14 AM
I've been ostracized from the ostracized list XD Double whammy. (Probably because I only just found out about this thread right now).
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: FallenPianist on September 21, 2011, 09:24:09 AM
This is awesome. Keep up the good work!


And also:

Quote from: SlowPokemon on September 21, 2011, 04:06:35 AM“Like make backups,” said Kefka rather pointedly.

Epic
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on September 21, 2011, 12:33:20 PM
xD You've got my personality down rather well, Slow. Well done.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Winter on September 21, 2011, 11:06:02 PM
I'm the group leader! woo :D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SuperFireKirby on September 22, 2011, 03:32:17 AM
Otay Slow, you be stalking me? Because I rarely use "if you know what I mean" jokes on the forums where as in the real world, I use them like 24/7.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Clanker37 on September 22, 2011, 03:50:44 AM
Awesome  ;)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Greg on September 23, 2011, 11:03:06 AM
The odd thing is that the ostracized people are in a group.  :P

Also cool story.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on September 24, 2011, 12:17:08 PM
Quote from: gzgregory on September 23, 2011, 11:03:06 AMThe odd thing is that the ostracized people are in a group.  :P

Also cool story.

They weren't to begin with, I added them after people started complaining. You can be on it too! Thanks, hope you keep reading it. :)

So new chapter. It's prolly my least favorite so far but it's kind of crucial to the story. I don't really include stuff that's not important to the story. :P I promise, this is going somewhere eventually. Also sorry about this just being dialogue pretty much. Most of my stuff is dialogue, I'm beginning to notice, with a bare minimum of necessary description here and there. And as a final note, I hope these chapter titles are making you either laugh or groan in exasperation.

CHAPTER FOUR
Dude, Where's my Clue?

    "So...the north side," said Dude, checking his map of town. "Specifically, the most boring part of town. Seriously. Does anyone even live up there?"

    Kefka shrugged. "There's bound to be someone. And if everything is abandoned, it would be a good place to keep Concerto prisoner. Or store his body."

    "Store his body?" Dude snorted. "Seriously? You're delusional. Concerto got completely drunk and passed out somewhere a minute away from his house."

    "Maybe," said Kefka, not smiling. "JaMaHa doesn't seem to think so."

    "Yeah, I guess so," said Dude doubtfully as they began to walk into the north area. "Still, JaMaHa is stressed out. He could be really distracted."

    "JaMaHa doesn't think so," Kefka repeated firmly. "When JaMaHa asks us to do something, we do it."

    "Whatever," sighed Dude melodramatically. "Which area are we going to investigate first, the abandoned and creepy park, the abandoned and creepy apartment building, or the abandoned and creepy elementary school?"

    "You'll find out when you get there," said Kefka, unmoved.

    As they walked by the abandoned apartment building, a wild laugh from inside startled Dude.

    "Who is that?" Dude said uneasily.

    "Whoever he is, it can't hurt to interrogate him," said Kefka.

    "Who's there?" demanded the voice.

    "Kefka and Dude," called back Kefka, and he motioned for Dude to come inside.

    "Why does your name get to be first?" grumbled Dude, but not so Kefka could hear him.

    The inside was filthy. Dust coated everything. A blind man's eyes would water from it. Cobwebs were everywhere. Spiders lurked in corners, scuttling around at a far-too-fast speed.

    "I hate spiders," shuddered Dude. "Are you sure I can't just wait outside?"

    "Yes," said Kefka firmly.

    "Who are you?" shouted the voice, making both of them jump. In the shadows, on a dust-coated couch, a young man in his twenties or so lurked. He didn't appear to be in his right mind. He was smoking something out of a pipe--the air smelled vaguely lemony.

    "Like we told you," Kefka said. "I'm Kefka. He's Dude. Who are you?"

    The man laughed maniacally. "Name's Harvest. That's what everyone called me."

    Dude gasped. "Harvest... what happened to you?"

    He was still vaguely recognizable, now that they knew who it was. He wasn't the same though. Dark circles shadowed his yellowed eyes. He was pale beyond belief and a bit thinner than they recalled. And his eyes--those yellow eyes--they were the eyes of an insane person.

    "Nothing wrong..." mumbled Harvest. "Nothing wrong..."

    "Do you...live here?" asked Dude uncertainly.

    "Live...We all live in a yellow submarine," sang Harvest suddenly, badly off pitch, his eyes closing. "Yellow submarine...yellow submarine..." He took a long puff of whatever he was smoking and his eyes popped open. He blew the lemon-scented smoke into Kefka's face, laughing like anything.

    "Do you think we can interrogate him while he's like this?" asked Dude uncertainly.

    "We can try," said Kefka grimly. He brushed away the smoke. "Do you know who Concerto is, Harvest?"

    "Concertoooooo," sang Harvest drunkenly. "Can't say I do... wait." His eyes focused for one brief second and the smile faded from his face. "What did you say?" he whispered.

    "Concerto," said Kefka firmly, looking directly into his eyes, which were struggling to remain focused. "Concerto. Do you know him?"

    "Con...certo..." whispered Harvest. His eyelids drooped and he fell over, snoring. The pipe clattered to the floor next to him.

    "Hello?" said Dude. "Hello?!" he demanded, shaking Harvest.

    "Give it up," said Kefka, exiting the building. "We're not going to get anything out of him. Let's head back. This part of town is too creepy for me. I bet he's the only person living here."

    "You think it's okay to...to leave him like that?" Dude said.

    "I think so," said Kefka sadly. "You see, there, he's only harming himself. Bring him into town, he's a danger to us all."

    Dude walked in silence, then started singing softly under his breath.

    "We all live in a yellow submarine...yellow submarine...yellow submar--"

    "Shut up," said Kefka angrily.
   
    "But It's stuck in my head now!" cried Dude.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Greg on September 24, 2011, 03:35:43 PM
So where's the like button.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Mashi on September 24, 2011, 03:40:11 PM
Oh, I knew I was forgetting to do something on the forum.

I think Harvest is a pretty cool guy.  He's too cool for rules and smokes in no smoking zones, after all!  I'm not sure about Dude's timidity (This is fun to say!) either, but you probably know him better than me.

Otherwise though, I think this was a good chapter, despite whatever mistakes you believe you've made.  Not every chapter has to be grand to be an entertaining read.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Winter on September 24, 2011, 03:42:50 PM
That was freaking hilarious xD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Dude on September 24, 2011, 05:09:56 PM
GJ <3

d(^^)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on September 24, 2011, 06:13:02 PM
Quote from: gzgregory on September 24, 2011, 03:35:43 PMSo where's the like button.

:D We need one.

Quote from: Mashi on September 24, 2011, 03:40:11 PMOh, I knew I was forgetting to do something on the forum.

I think Harvest is a pretty cool guy.  He's too cool for rules and smokes in no smoking zones, after all!  I'm not sure about Dude's timidity (This is fun to say!) either, but you probably know him better than me.

Otherwise though, I think this was a good chapter, despite whatever mistakes you believe you've made.  Not every chapter has to be grand to be an entertaining read.

I don't know what I thought was really wrong with it... I was kind of hoping people wouldn't misinterpret my somewhat unorthodox portrayal of Harvest (as you did, unless I misunderstand you). I like Harvest, he just fit this role better than anyone and I've never written about this kind of character before. I wanted to include. Thank you!

Quote from: Winter on September 24, 2011, 03:42:50 PMThat was freaking hilarious xD

That was the intended effect! :D I don't know if you notice, I like to throw really random and bizarre elements into stories (such as in The Will to Go On, the attendant who shouts "IT'S HARDER THAN IT LOOKS, YOU LITTLE LIMA BEAN!" or all the randomness in my Mad Scientist story). You know, like a Mario & Luigi RPG -esque kind of zany humor. Since I enjoy it myself, I try to use as much of it as possible in my writing.

Quote from: Dude on September 24, 2011, 05:09:56 PMGJ <3

d(^^)

Aaaaaand, this comment means most to me. :) It's hard to write about actual people because they might get offended at my interpretation of them. Since you liked it, that means I'm successful! Or maybe you just liked the chapter. :P

Either way, I'm really enjoying myself and kind of getting a feel for the story. I think I have the plot worked out, but as always it's just me writing with a hazy goal in mind. I don't like to plan too much, because I find that my writing is more compelling and funny when I just write and figure out the story as I go along.

Keep reading, guys! :D I'm hoping this will turn out good!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Winter on September 24, 2011, 06:16:10 PM
You better do the next chapter tonight.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Mashi on September 24, 2011, 06:28:33 PM
Cirno, you can't rush genius!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Winter on September 24, 2011, 06:29:05 PM
SLowPokemon, you have exactly 45 minutes, now take your time.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on September 24, 2011, 06:34:09 PM
I won't finish it tonight, but I can at least announce the chapter title.

Coming soon-ish:
CHAPTER FIVE
A Winter is You!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Winter on September 24, 2011, 06:45:22 PM
That's what I'm talking about. :D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on September 24, 2011, 07:12:25 PM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on September 24, 2011, 06:34:09 PM
A Winter is You!
I get it...
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on September 24, 2011, 07:16:45 PM
Well, Dude had "Dude, Where's my Clue?" so I needed to live up to that
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Winter on September 24, 2011, 07:17:42 PM
What's the joke then?

Are you making fun of Zeta?
 It'd be 'A Big Winter is You' then.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on September 24, 2011, 07:23:41 PM
...it's a play off of the phrase "a winner is you"... have you never heard that before?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Winter on September 24, 2011, 07:28:41 PM
nope... Besides Zeta
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on September 24, 2011, 07:30:45 PM
xD http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/a-winner-is-you?search=1&utm_campaign=site_search&utm_source=web&utm_medium=search_results#.Tn6SHuw2ySo
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: EFitTrainr on September 27, 2011, 01:05:15 PM
Its been 3 days since anyone posted here. Just wanted to say im loving itso far, slow.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: dahans on September 27, 2011, 01:12:35 PM
Agreed xD I haven't commented on it yet... SHAME ON ME! Well done!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: DrP on September 27, 2011, 01:38:29 PM
Where's the next installment SLO?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on September 27, 2011, 01:43:58 PM
Lying half-finished in a Google Document :) (Also I like the play on words...with your college town and everything...)

Along with the other chapters (including chapter one, which will not be seen by you for a while!) I've got a bit of plot hidden away that I hope will surprise you to cover up for the clever but unabashedly blatant plot twist.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: DrP on September 27, 2011, 06:47:47 PM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on September 27, 2011, 01:43:58 PMLying half-finished in a Google Document :) (Also I like the play on words...with your college town and everything...)

Along with the other chapters (including chapter one, which will not be seen by you for a while!) I've got a bit of plot hidden away that I hope will surprise you to cover up for the clever but unabashedly blatant plot twist.
That was a mishap. I have been out of it all week, so... yeah. I'll now continue to do it at random times :D

And I'd love to see the story soon... it's quite suspenseful! (When you're done, you should seriously put it on the Amazon Market but change the names to random ones and make it a Kindle ebook!)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on October 11, 2011, 02:20:48 PM
Oh wow. I believe I've pulled an ETF. I haven't been working on this but I will! Tonight in fact! :)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on October 11, 2011, 02:49:03 PM
Dun dun dunnn.

CHAPTER FIVE
A Winter is You!

   Winter's group walked through the west side of town. Roz led the group, walking briskly; Nebbles was in back; and Winter was sandwiched between them.

    "So, where are we going to go first?" Nebbles asked tentatively.

    "The bookstore," said Roz confidently.

    "Do you think we'll get some leads there?" Nebbles asked hopefully.

    "Yes," said Roz. "And I kind of need a book."

    "Oh," Nebbles said meekly.

    The town's bookstore was lit up brightly in the dim light of dusk. They walked inside to find the place completely devoid of people, save the cashier, Cobraroll.

    "Hi, guys! Can I help you?" he asked hopefully.

    "Maybe," said Roz. "Do you know anything about Concerto's disappearance?"

    "Concerto is missing?!" Cobraroll said, startled. "No, this is the first I've heard of it!"

    "Hmm..." said Nebbles. "Have you seen anything suspicious?"

    "No, not that I know of," said Cobraroll uncertainly.

    "Well then," said Nebbles glumly. "I guess we'll just be..."

    "Not so fast," Winter said suspiciously, stepping forward. He closed his eyes and rubbed his chin. "Something feels a little off about you."

    "Off?" said Cobraroll.

    "YOU, SIR, ARE A FRAUD!" shouted Winter, pointing at Cobra in a dramatic manner.

    Nebbles rolled her eyes. "You're fine, Cobra. We'll go talk to someone else."

    "Wait!" called Cobra as they made to walk out. "Are you sure you wouldn't like to buy one of my new books?"

    "Umm... what's it about?" said Nebbles cautiously. Cobraroll was always writing mediocre books that nobody would read. In spite of this, he refused to stop writing them.

    "It's called.... The Gnat Hat!" said Cobra, his eyes shining brightly.

    "The...Gnat Hat," said Roz, frowning.

    "Yes!" Cobra said enthusiastically. "It's about a boy who finds a magical...wait for it..."

    "...Gnat Hat?" said Winter cautiously.

    "Yes!" burst out Cobra with excitement. "And when he wears the hat, he gets all sort of gnatty powers!"

    "...Gnatty?" said Nebbles incredulously. "What kind of powers could a gnat possibly have? They're the most boring, useless creatures on Earth."

    Cobra's smile fell.

    "It...uh...seemed like a good idea at the time," he mumbled.

    "No thanks, Cobra," said Roz carefully. "We've got to solve the case of Concerto's disappearance."

    "All right... thanks..." said Cobra, looking dejected. He walked away to organize the science fiction section for the billionth time.

    All were silent until they could no longer see the book shop. Finally, Winter broke out in derisive laughter.

    "That Gnat Hat!?" he gasped, wiping a tear from his eye. "Oh, Jesus... that's priceless..."

    Nebbles was unable to stop herself from smiling at the thought of it.

    "Stay focused," Roz said shortly. "We need to search around some more."

    "Oh, buzz off!" shouted Winter in manical laughter. The corners of Roz's mouth twitched. She punched Winter in the arm very hard and, that bit of business being taken care of, they continued onwards.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on October 11, 2011, 03:03:47 PM
HAHA wow xD I do hate gnats, though! A+ for accuracy!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on October 11, 2011, 03:22:11 PM
Lol. x) I figured you did. I mostly chose gnats because they seemed like the most random, useless animal I could think of...like part of that bizarre, zany humor I mentioned earlier... other titles I considered: "Chicken Pants," "Guppy Mittens," and "Pigeon Glasses." (I'm not lying! XD)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Mashi on October 11, 2011, 03:25:09 PM
I just looked up the word gnat:

gnat
noun /nat/ 
gnats, plural

A small two-winged fly that resembles a mosquito. Gnats include both biting and nonbiting forms, and they typically form large swarms

A person or thing seen as tiny or insignificant, esp. in comparison with something larger or more important
- I was only a gnat in the affair

Yay, it's like a pun now.

Anyway, you don't need anyone to reassure you, but A+++++++++.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: EFitTrainr on October 11, 2011, 04:41:37 PM
YAY A NEW CHAPTER SLOW IS AMAZING
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Wrydryn on October 11, 2011, 06:11:46 PM
Should I be offended I'm not a character?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on October 11, 2011, 06:16:35 PM
No. You aren't part of the primary cast and you weren't included in the list of ostracized people because you never expressed any interest in this. X) I'll add you.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: DrP on October 11, 2011, 07:23:59 PM
moar
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Jub3r7 on October 12, 2011, 12:02:49 PM
Cobraroll's stories aren't that bad, jeese. xD This chapter was entertaining, though.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Cobraroll on October 12, 2011, 12:26:58 PM
Woo! I'm in the story!

Didn't know what a gnat was until now, though. Something involving moose or reindeer would be more me. Great play on words, though!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on October 12, 2011, 12:45:53 PM
Quote from: Jub3r7 on October 12, 2011, 12:02:49 PMCobraroll's stories aren't that bad, jeese. xD This chapter was entertaining, though.

I think they're great, he just specifically requested the role of mediocre author, plus it's good irony.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: dahans on October 14, 2011, 01:44:52 AM
Nice one! Keep on updating! :D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Meta-Ridley on October 14, 2011, 06:59:45 PM
Slow, can I PLEASE be included??? Could I be a clever bad guy whose ideas never works??
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on October 14, 2011, 07:23:19 PM
I'll see if I'm able to fit you in somewhere. :) I already have several villains though, so I'm not sure if you can be one. There's always a chance, though!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Roz~ on October 14, 2011, 08:30:55 PM
CAN'T BELIEVE I HADN'T READ YOUR STORY YET.
It's amazing, I love it! :D
Stuff like that makes me want to have an IRL meeting even more.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on October 14, 2011, 08:41:38 PM
Quote from: Roz~ on October 14, 2011, 08:30:55 PMCAN'T BELIEVE I HADN'T READ YOUR STORY YET.
It's amazing, I love it! :D
Stuff like that makes me want to have an IRL meeting even more.

:3 I love you, Roz. Thanks so much. I can't believe you like it that much!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Meta-Ridley on October 14, 2011, 08:57:09 PM
Ok then, just fit me in wherever you think is best!!! :) And you should message people who are in your story but haven't seen it to see it because IT'S FRICKEN AWESOME <3
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Roz~ on October 14, 2011, 09:14:50 PM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on October 14, 2011, 08:41:38 PM:3 I love you, Roz. Thanks so much. I can't believe you like it that much!

I love you too. :3
You're so talented, I envy you. I wish I could write stuff like that too!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: EFitTrainr on October 14, 2011, 09:49:10 PM
EVERYONE LOVES SLOW


AND I GAVE SLOW AN IDEA


...


BUT ITS A SECRET!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Saria on October 15, 2011, 12:32:27 PM
GIMME CLOW CARD POWAHS. >:D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Roz~ on October 15, 2011, 12:37:34 PM
^That would be awsm. :D
Oh and I thought I needed a book in the story, but I didn't get any while at the library. :P Oh well. Can't wait for the next chapter! :D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Saria on October 15, 2011, 12:39:49 PM
Quote from: Roz~ on October 15, 2011, 12:37:34 PM^That would be awsm. :D
THANKEE. GIVE ROZZY LAZER EYE POWAHS WHEN SHE WEARS HER KEWL SUNGLASSES. >:D

And of course, her flamethrower. :3
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Roz~ on October 25, 2011, 09:56:43 PM
WHERE'S THE NEXT CHAPTER. =(
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: DrP on October 25, 2011, 10:04:09 PM
Quote from: Roz~ on October 25, 2011, 09:56:43 PMWHERE'S THE NEXT CHAPTER. =(
Slow,

Don't make Roz open up a can of flamethrower on you!!!!!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: JDMEK5 on October 28, 2011, 06:23:39 PM
This is awesome! Except for the fact that... (let's see, how can I put this calmly and collectively?...)
I'M NOT IN IT!!!! :P
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on October 29, 2011, 08:16:45 AM
Have you read ANY OF MY FUCKING POSTS CONCERNING THIS. I am getting extremely tired of all of this. -_-

For everyone's benefit.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE IN THIS STORY PLEASE JUST POST IN THE THREAD THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED AND I WILL FIT YOU IN.

Sorry to be so harsh but I have had like ten people bother me about this. Don't say "Oh no I am forgotten waaaah" it really annoys me. -_- Sorry for harshness.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Shadoninja on October 29, 2011, 08:57:39 AM
Chapter 2: A Party of Sorts (http://www.ninsheetm.us/smf/index.php?topic=3731.msg121230#msg121230)
Chapter 3: A Backups Plan (http://www.ninsheetm.us/smf/index.php?topic=3731.msg121362#msg121362)
Chapter 4: Dude, Where's my Clue? (http://www.ninsheetm.us/smf/index.php?topic=3731.msg121889#msg121889)
Chapter 5: A Winter is You! (http://www.ninsheetm.us/smf/index.php?topic=3731.msg124150#msg124150)

[url=http://www.ninsheetm.us/smf/index.php?topic=3731.msg121230#msg121230]Chapter 2: A Party of Sorts[/url]
[url=http://www.ninsheetm.us/smf/index.php?topic=3731.msg121362#msg121362]Chapter 3: A Backups Plan[/url]
[url=http://www.ninsheetm.us/smf/index.php?topic=3731.msg121889#msg121889]Chapter 4: Dude, Where's my Clue?[/url]
[url=http://www.ninsheetm.us/smf/index.php?topic=3731.msg124150#msg124150]Chapter 5: A Winter is You![/url]

and now I can catch up with what I missed (aka pretty much all of it except the first half of the prologue). feel free to put that in the first post. also, where's chapter 1?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on October 29, 2011, 09:32:58 AM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on September 20, 2011, 02:44:14 PM*Note that I have posted the chapters slightly out of chronological order. This is on purpose. Chapter One is already written and will be delivered in time.

Also the prologue is in the first post.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: triforced1 on October 30, 2011, 08:41:02 PM
Is it just me, or does the story have ” where punctuation is supposed to be?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Jub3r7 on October 30, 2011, 08:49:17 PM
It's because of the forum update. :P
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on November 06, 2011, 02:26:25 PM
I wouldn't mind being in the story too. You can make me the stupid, imature fat kid if you want, I just wanna be in it.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on November 06, 2011, 02:49:27 PM
Quote from: blueflower999 on November 06, 2011, 02:26:25 PMI wouldn't mind being in the story too. You can make me the stupid, imature fat kid if you want, I just wanna be in it.

-snorts-
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Jub3r7 on November 06, 2011, 03:28:18 PM
Quote from: blueflower999 on November 06, 2011, 02:26:25 PMI wouldn't mind being in the story too. You can make me the stupid, imature fat kid if you want, I just wanna be in it.
blueflower, read the first post. You're the big bad guy. :P
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on November 06, 2011, 06:03:13 PM
I, um, certainly don't see me... The only bad person I see is Raymond. <_<
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: popo447 on November 06, 2011, 06:27:06 PM
OOOH OOOH SLOW CAN I BE IN IT TOO!!! PLEASE OH PLEASE :o
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on November 06, 2011, 06:28:08 PM
I was here first!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on November 06, 2011, 06:29:27 PM
Triforced 1 supports Popo.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: popo447 on November 06, 2011, 06:33:03 PM
I just dont see why raymondbl is such a bad guy, doesent he come back some times to just be nice to people. :-[
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: popo447 on November 06, 2011, 06:34:11 PM
Quote from: popo447 on November 06, 2011, 06:33:03 PMI just dont see why raymondbl is such a bad guy, doesent he come back some times to just be nice to people. :-[
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on November 06, 2011, 06:35:08 PM
I have to agree, Popo. I think he's very nice, and his role in the story certainly wouldn't make him very happy.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: triforced1 on November 06, 2011, 06:35:51 PM
Why did popo quote his own post right after posting it
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: popo447 on November 06, 2011, 06:36:31 PM
Sorry that was a mistake. :-\
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on November 06, 2011, 06:37:14 PM
Let's just pretend that he just really wanted to make a point.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: popo447 on November 06, 2011, 06:38:51 PM
well im going to hit the hay, bye
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on November 06, 2011, 06:43:15 PM
Quote from: blueflower999 on November 06, 2011, 02:26:25 PMI wouldn't mind being in the story too. You can make me the stupid, imature fat kid if you want, I just wanna be in it.

You're in the story! Just not in the character list.

Also what is with teh spamming  :o
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on November 06, 2011, 06:46:03 PM
OK. Thank you.

Maybe some people aren't in the character list for spoiler reasons?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on November 06, 2011, 06:57:53 PM
Well, you're not a major character. See chapter two.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: popo447 on November 06, 2011, 07:03:21 PM
just to let you know i'm not dead goodnight
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: triforced1 on November 06, 2011, 07:04:12 PM
wut
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on November 06, 2011, 07:06:40 PM
Popo STOP SPAMMING MY THREAD. And no, you do NOT need to post saying you're sorry,
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on November 06, 2011, 07:10:50 PM
GUYS. LET'S STOP SPAMMING THE THREAD. AND BRING IT ELSEWHERE AND LEAVE SLOW ALONE.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: fingerz on November 06, 2011, 09:10:03 PM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on November 06, 2011, 06:43:15 PMAlso what is with teh spamming  :o

Quote from: MaestroUGC on November 06, 2011, 06:20:27 PM*sniffs* I smell a troll.
:P
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Ragster2448 on November 07, 2011, 05:18:57 AM
OK, soooooooooo.... Back on topic, when do you plan on having the next chapter uploaded? It's been a great story so far (other than the fact that the update screwed up most of the story)!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on November 07, 2011, 01:12:01 PM
Wow, Slow, I really have to hand this to you. I just read the 4 chapters. Can't wait for the next update!

Oh, and I didn't see anyone else asking this so... about how long are you estimating this story will be?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: popo447 on November 07, 2011, 02:22:06 PM
I think me and Saria should duke it out for the final battle of the story. ;D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on November 07, 2011, 04:21:56 PM
@ragster when my dad ungrounds me, and I have time to write.

@Blueflower as long as it needs to be. Which is probably not very short, not too drawn out.

@popo just...wat
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on November 07, 2011, 04:35:11 PM
I'm really curious about my roll. Can't wait for more.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: triforced1 on November 07, 2011, 04:50:58 PM
Quote from: popo447 on November 07, 2011, 02:22:06 PMI think me and Saria should duke it out for the final battle of the story. ;D
DOOD THAT WUD BE LEIK TEH BEST THING EVR
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: popo447 on November 07, 2011, 05:10:15 PM
Slow, will there be at least some kind of epic battle scene?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Jub3r7 on November 07, 2011, 06:33:26 PM
sorry for spam slow, but popo is a trap

Also really excited for next chapter. I'd rush you but I don't want the writing to be rushed! D:
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: popo447 on November 08, 2011, 12:47:07 PM
Look, if I stop spamming will you good people accept me into this community?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Jub3r7 on November 08, 2011, 12:53:56 PM
We can't really know unless you try.  :P
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: popo447 on November 08, 2011, 12:54:54 PM
OK, thank you! ;D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: JDMEK5 on November 08, 2011, 04:27:42 PM
Sorry if it sounded like I was really upset, Slow.... I was exaggerating (Note the little smiley). I didn't mean to tick you off or anything.
I guess that was just my way of telling you I was interested in being in this thing.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Jub3r7 on November 09, 2011, 02:10:35 PM
If slow sounded ticked, it's because you were like the 1000th person complaining that they weren't in the story, even though he mentioned in the first post what would happen with them.

Actually, nevermind; the last 990 were duplicate accounts.  ;)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: JDMEK5 on November 09, 2011, 02:49:16 PM
Oh, ok. I thought it was that he missed the sarcasm. Glad to have cleared that up. ;)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: popo447 on November 09, 2011, 05:45:53 PM
So slow uh.. when is the latest installation of the novel going to be finished?


p.s. ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on November 09, 2011, 05:50:35 PM
Okay. Seriously.

Stop fucking asking about the novel. Slow will get it done when he can.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MassiveMayhem on November 09, 2011, 05:58:23 PM
Quote from: popo447 on November 09, 2011, 05:45:53 PMSo slow uh.. when is the latest installation of the novel going to be finished?


p.s. ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US!
wut
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: fingerz on November 10, 2011, 01:08:37 PM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on November 07, 2011, 04:21:56 PM@ragster when my dad ungrounds me, and I have time to write.
"I don't know the meaning of them horrible words!"

Quote from: popo447 on November 08, 2011, 12:47:07 PMLook, if I stop spamming will you good people accept me into this community?
Make an arrangement. All your problems will be solved/start. :P
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on November 10, 2011, 01:27:32 PM
No...actually he needs to stop making stupid posts. I complained to kefka about it already.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MassiveMayhem on November 10, 2011, 02:05:57 PM
Don't post stuff on threads that have nothing to do with the thread.  This is a forum community, not a chat room.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: fingerz on November 10, 2011, 05:19:22 PM
Agreed. So, how's the flairs of inspiration going, Slow?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Saria on November 24, 2011, 11:49:29 AM
Quote from: popo447 on November 07, 2011, 02:22:06 PMI think me and Saria should duke it out for the final battle of the story. ;D

No way. I'm going to kill YOU and be the last one standing. 8)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: popo447 on November 24, 2011, 03:06:47 PM
Oh yeah Saria, BRING IT ON!!!!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on November 24, 2011, 03:08:04 PM
Dude I'm pretty sure Saria would kill you in one hit.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: fingerz on November 24, 2011, 03:41:12 PM
Quote from: Saria on November 24, 2011, 11:49:29 AMNo way. I'm going to kill YOU and be the last one standing. 8)
You would be a very intimidating person to talk to on Skype. :P

Yeah, popo, be careful. ;)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Shadoninja on November 25, 2011, 07:47:11 AM
Quote from: Saria on November 25, 2011, 07:26:49 AMYou don't get who you're up against...

Fine BRING IT ON.

(http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110305043719/aceattorney/images/9/90/Dahlia_possesing.png)

*sits back and enjoys the show*
(http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n208/shadoninja/godot-sniff.gif)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Jub3r7 on November 25, 2011, 08:06:46 AM
WARNING SPOILERS

I DON'T HAVE THAT GAME YET
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: triforced1 on November 27, 2011, 12:52:54 PM
Quote from: Saria on November 25, 2011, 07:54:05 AM(http://www.court-records.net/animation/phoenix-objecting.gif)
OBJECTION! DAHLIA HAWTHORNE HAD POISONED GODOT.

Therefore,
(http://www.court-records.net/animation/phoenix-zoom(b).gif)
GODOT COULD NOT BE ALIVE.
PROOF (http://objection.mrdictionary.net/go.php?n=5390580)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: popo447 on November 28, 2011, 06:58:10 AM
Then i guess I'VE ALREADY WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Ruto on November 28, 2011, 07:11:37 AM
No. Stop being annoying.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on December 11, 2011, 11:24:27 AM
Just so everyone knows, I've finally gone back and fixed all those copypasta issues (the random symbols appearing in place of quotes and apostrophes).
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on December 12, 2011, 03:38:57 PM
Awesome! Is the next chapter coming soon?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Winter on December 12, 2011, 03:50:24 PM
Of course it is >:(
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on December 12, 2011, 03:52:22 PM
OK, OK... Sorry.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Winter on December 12, 2011, 03:58:53 PM
I'm not being mean xD, just bugging Slow.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on December 12, 2011, 04:20:53 PM
Who is grounded for at least another week *cough*
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Saria on December 14, 2011, 02:25:35 PM
Says the guy who said:
Quote from: SlowPokemon on September 18, 2011, 05:08:49 PMGUYS I AM WRITING THIS AND NO ONE CAN STOP ME. >:(
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: popo447 on January 01, 2012, 07:00:00 PM
So since I have not been on for awhile so can you guys summerize what has been happening in the story so far, have I been in it yet?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on January 01, 2012, 07:01:48 PM
There hasn't been an update in a long time, Popo. I don't know if Slow's still writing it or not. However, I don't want to pester him.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on January 01, 2012, 07:10:25 PM
No harm in pestering me. I will finish it once I think of some better ways to work in my plot twists.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on January 01, 2012, 07:11:22 PM
OK. I can be patient, but thanks for confirming that it's still going! Can't wait, Slow!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Wrydryn on January 01, 2012, 08:47:00 PM
Use new characters for plot twists, gogogo.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: K-NiGhT on January 05, 2012, 08:18:09 PM
Quote from: Wrydryn on January 01, 2012, 08:47:00 PMUse new characters for plot twists, gogogo.
Like me!!! :D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on March 16, 2012, 10:24:53 AM
SUPER UPDATE! I'll start writing this again! It's just a matter of figuring out how I'm going to get to the epic part... I don't think anyone'll see it coming.

CHAPTER SIX
Slow News Day

    Meanwhile, SlowPokemon, SuperFireKirby, and ETFROXX were investigating the south part of town, something of an adventure in itself. This was where the downtown was, and several nameless people and spambots were lingering about in the hustle and bustle of the evening.

    "So, do you guys know anyone who we could interrogate?" ETF asked.

    "SHADONINJA seems like a good place to start, don't you THINK?" SFK said.

    "Oh, right, Shado," Slow said. "Let's see...he lives somewhere around here, I'm sure..."

    They walked for a short distance until they recognized his apartment. Slow walked forward and knocked on the door. They waited for a minute or so, but no one answered.

    "Not home," said SFK, frowning. "Ah, well. Let's call it a day."

    "Not so fast," ETF said, unamused. "He's not the only person who lives in this area. Let's go see what Ruto has to say about this."

    "Uhm, I don't know if she'd be any help," said Slow quickly.

    "Why not, SLOW?" SFK said, grinning mischievously. "Afraid she won't be there either?"

    Slow swallowed nervously. "Uhm, not exactly."

    Ruto answered fairly quickly. "Hi, guys!" the Asian college student said, smiling. "Want some tea?"

    "No time for tea today," said Slow, cutting off SFK. "We need to interrogate you about a slight issue."

    "Really? What is it?" said Ruto, her grin fading.

    "Concerto is missing," said ETF. "And no one knows where he's gone."

    Ruto's face took on a concerned expression. "You guys should come in."

    "...and then, JaMaHa assigned us all areas to conduct investigations and interrogations," finished Slow. "So when is the last time you saw Concerto?"

    Ruto furrowed her brow. "Let's see...he was at the tinychat bar the last time I was there, three weeks ago."

    "Nothing since then?" Slow said hopefully as ETF wrote that down.

    "Can't say I've seen him since then," said Ruto sadly.

    "Well, then, I guess we'll be going," sighed Slow.

    "NO YOU WON'T!" shouted a voice from upstairs. Slow squeezed his eyes shut and let out a long breath.

    Ruto's younger sister Saria suddenly flew down the steps, her hair flying behind her and a manic look in her eyes.

    "You were going to leave without interrogating ME?" Saria cried angrily.

    "Uhm," Slow stuttered, "well, you see, I didn't think..."

    "Didn't think WHAT, Slow?" Saria shouted. "That I was important enough to be involved with this? That I was OLD enough? That I was SMART enough?"

    "That's not what I said," said Slow nervously.

    "Well, I'll have you know I am the most RESPONSIBLE person in all of history!" Saria said, white-hot with anger. "Look at this! What am I holding?"

    Slow sighed. "A purple hammy," he said.

    "I have taken better care of this than ANYTHING else, ever!" seethed Saria.

    "It's plastic," said SFK, confused. "Doesn't that mean it doesn't require a lot of..." he trailed off as he saw Slow shaking his head no frantically, eyes wide with terror.

    Saria was speechless with fury. "It's...it's...DID YOU JUST SAY IT WAS PLASTIC?!"

    "We really have to be going, Ruto," said Slow quickly, shooing everyone out the door. "That was close," he breathed in relief.

    ETF and SFK stared at him in disbelief. Suddenly, a young boy raced up to Slow.

    "Are you Slow?" he asked, eyes shining.

    "Uhm, yes, I am," he answered.

    "My name's Popo," said the young boy, wringing Slow's hand ecstatically. "Saria does speak highly of you." Suddenly he pulled Slow down to his ear. "...Which is why you're dead meat," he suddenly growled.

    Slow started. "What?"

    "Saria is MINE," seethed Popo.

    "You can have her!" said Slow immediately. "I don't want any trouble!"

    "Sure you don't," snorted Popo. "Whatever. You think I'M the slow one. I'm watching you, got that? Always watching," he finished threateningly, then ran away.

ETF and SFK had heard nothing. "What a cute little boy!" said ETF, smiling.

    "Uhm, yeah...think Shado's going to be home yet?" said Slow, heart still racing.

    "Worth a try," said ETF.

    "Let's GO!" said SFK.

    Shado answered the door in his typical mushroom hat. A blank stare was on his face, as usual.

    "Shado, Concerto's gone missing," said ETF, cutting straight to the chase.

    "OH REARRY!" shouted Shado suddenly and dramatically, sticking out his lips.

    Slow stared at him strangely. "Yes. Rearry. Do you know anything about this? We need to find him."

    "Find him?" said Shado, glaring at Slow. "Challenge...ACCEPTED," he said, throwing on a pair of shades out of nowhere and folding his arms coolly.

    Slow sighed. "Never mind. Just get back to us if you know anything."

    As the three trudged back towards the center of town to report their findings, ETF said, "You know, I really thought we'd get more leads than that."

    "And by that, you mean you'd thought we'd learn ANYTHING?" SFK said wearily. "Yeah, me too."

    "Pretty useless investigations," sighed Slow. "I wonder if anyone else got anywhere..."
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on March 16, 2012, 12:04:51 PM
HAHAH oh Shado XD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on March 16, 2012, 02:35:08 PM
YES! Thank you Slow!  ;D

I'll have to tell Popo he's in the story XD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: K-NiGhT on March 16, 2012, 04:38:07 PM
SHADO JUST MADE THE REST OF THIS STORY SEEM LESS AWESOME.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Roz~ on March 16, 2012, 05:46:49 PM
Tinychat bar? Megusta!
It's as awesome as the other chapters, can't wait for the next part! =D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Clanker37 on March 16, 2012, 08:31:00 PM
MOAR!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Mashi on March 16, 2012, 08:39:05 PM
Saria, loooooooool.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Ruto on March 16, 2012, 10:23:12 PM
Quote from: Mashi on March 16, 2012, 08:39:05 PMSaria, loooooooool.

XD agreed. Really cute :P And you nailed the bit about Shado and le mushroom hat...but now you've sent him off and we won't hear from him again until Concerto is found, yah?

Can't wait to see dahans xD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on March 16, 2012, 10:28:58 PM
Quote from: Ruto on March 16, 2012, 10:23:12 PMXD agreed. Really cute :P And you nailed the bit about Shado and le mushroom hat...but now you've sent him off and we won't hear from him again until Concerto is found, yah?

Can't wait to see dahans xD

Haven't seen her in a while :P

Shado's way too full of comedy gold to send off this early. He only said six words and he's already one of the more comedic moments in the story. You'll see more of him for sure.

And yeah I think you might enjoy dahans's appearance. ;)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: dahans on March 17, 2012, 01:12:04 AM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on March 16, 2012, 10:28:58 PMHaven't seen her in a while :P

Shado's way too full of comedy gold to send off this early. He only said six words and he's already one of the more comedic moments in the story. You'll see more of him for sure.

And yeah I think you might enjoy dahans's appearance. ;)
... I know where this is going... xD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Ragster on March 17, 2012, 07:11:25 AM
Glad to see that you've gotten another up Slow! Shado has a way with introductions xD. Can't wait for the next chapter :D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Ruto on March 17, 2012, 09:48:07 AM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on March 16, 2012, 10:28:58 PMAnd yeah I think you might enjoy dahans's appearance. ;)

With or without clothes? loljk xDDD

Quote from: dahans on March 17, 2012, 01:12:04 AM... I know where this is going... xD

;)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on March 17, 2012, 11:56:27 AM
Quote from: Ruto on March 17, 2012, 09:48:07 AMWith or without clothes? loljk xDDD

Funny you'd say that...no spoilers for now. It'll come in a couple chapters.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on March 17, 2012, 12:42:28 PM
CHAPTER SEVEN
Mashed Jubtatoes

    "East side of town," said Jub. "I always like visiting here."

    "I must agree," said Mashi, careful to enunciate every symbol with perfection and eloquence. "It isn't as busy as the other districts of our metropolis. The country is simply gorgeous, don't you agree?"

    "I do," said Jub. "It's...superlative." Mashi smiled slightly.

    Mashi was walking at a brisk pace, Jub a bit behind him. The way Mashi walked was always with a sense of purpose, never trailing behind. Jub on the other hand liked to scrutinize everything.

    "Where are we going?" said Jub curiously.

    "To interrogate Dr. Pamplemousse," said Mashi. "He must know something about this. I'm surprised he wasn't at the party."

    Jub nodded thoughtfully and the two walked towards Dr. Pamplemousse's apartment. The tall, broad-shouldered boy opened the door, smiling as usual. He held a Starbucks drink in his hand.

    "What's going on?" he said pleasantly.

    "A certain one of our city officials has seemingly vanished from the premises of the city," said Mashi, his dark eyes piercing DrP's. "Have you seen Concerto in the last week or so?"

    "No!" said DrP, gaping at Mashi. "How long has he been missing?"

    "A few hours," said Mashi, sighing. "It would seem no one has seen him for at least three days. JaMaHa is in a frenzy over this perplexing event. It's quite unfortunate."

    "It does sound unfortunate," said DrP, absently stirring his coffee with a worried expression. "I haven't seen Concerto in a while... ever since we argued about his sheet quality last week."
   
    Mashi stared at him. "Sheet quality?"

    "It--it was nothing big," said DrP, laughing nervously. "Just one of his music arrangements was both unplayable and inaccurate...but he refused to fix it. It was for one of my favorite songs, or I wouldn't have made an issue of it."

    Mashi stared at DrP for a moment, then said "Write that down," quietly to Jub.

    "It's nothing I would...kidnap him over," said DrP, uncertainly. "You know that...right?"

    "Of course!" assured Mashi. "I just have to make a note of everything, you understand."

    "...Right," said DrP. "Any other questions?"
   
    "None," said Mashi, giving a wry smile. "We really must be going. Jub3r7, let us take our exodus."

    "Uhm...yessir," said Jub, hastily scrawling the last of their conversation.

    They left DrP looking vaguely worried.

    "Do you believe him?" said Jub once they were out of earshot.

    "Of course," said Mashi. "But...no, I shouldn't."

    "What?" said Jub suspiciously.

    "Well...it is something strange, that he would have had an unresolved argument with Concerto, and then he goes missing?" said Mashi. "This is all a big game of TWG--one either has to make note of everything or miss the obvious."

    "Right," said Jub thoughtfully. "So, who else lives in the east district?"

    "I can't think of anyone else off the top of my head," said Mashi, frowning. "Maybe we should just head back to the central district."

    "You there!" said a voice suddenly.

    "Yes?" said Mashi immediately, spinning around. He found himself face-to face with the two boys who popped up in time occasionally, and whose broken English was the source of much confusion and hilarity to the city of NSM--Sipan1234 and his ever-present companion, TalesEXLife.

    "You, look for the one Concerto who lives in town this is correct?" said Sipan suddenly, his lack of coherence and punctuation obvious even in spoken language.

    "Yes, this is true," said Mashi, as Jub struggled to figure out how to write that down coherently.

    "Say no more, Sipan1234!" shouted TalesEXLife suddenly. He glared up at Mashi. "You bad man making Sipan1234 reveal bad things of life! No heart, that is what I am thinking currently! Just leave Sipan1234 alone, he has done nothing wrong and does not electric chair want for much!"

    Mashi looked vexedly down at the small boy with the fat, angry face. "What do you mean? Do you two boys know something about Concerto's disappearance?"

    "Nothing!" shouted Tales even more angrily. "But you reporter types always are twisting and turning the words of the innocent lives who in town live happily! And always following is chair of electricity and then death! Refusal to talking to you is in order! Leave this place and never again return!"

    Mashi stared strangely at him. "Alright, then."

    "No! Do not leaving, please TalesEXLife is only trying protection me," said Sipan quickly. "He is bad with language English and does not always understand what he is saying, he not good with English like me."

    Jub gave up trying to write down his comments and pulled out his smartphone to record the conversation.

    "In that case, DO you know anything about Concerto's disappearance?" Mashi said.

    "Not a thing, bye-bye have a nice ice cream in Paris," said Sipan.

    "Where did TalesEXLife go?" said Jub, frowning.

    "Aaugh!" exclaimed Sipan, shaking his head. "He has deleted his account again!"

    Mashi rolled his eyes. "We'll be going," he said, and walked away--right smack into TalesEXLife.

    "I am back," he said pleasantly.

    Mashi grabbed Jub by the wrist and hauled him out of the street, and the two walked quickly back towards the center of town.

    "I think I actually lost some brain cells trying to comprehend that conversation," said Jub3r7.

    "No matter," said Mashi. "Let us return and report our findings."
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Ruto on March 17, 2012, 01:17:53 PM
Lol xD Isn't it hard to write sipan/tales? Though the part about Concerto making a bad arrangement was funny :D

Quote from: SlowPokemon on March 17, 2012, 11:56:27 AMFunny you'd say that...no spoilers for now. It'll come in a couple chapters.

XDDDDD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on March 17, 2012, 01:23:21 PM
Quote from: Ruto on March 17, 2012, 01:17:53 PMLol xD Isn't it hard to write sipan/tales?

YES thank you for realizing. I hope I was successful at imitating their style in a way that's not so stupid that it isn't funny.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Roz~ on March 17, 2012, 03:34:31 PM
I think it was awesome, it really made me laugh xD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Mashi on March 17, 2012, 03:55:06 PM
Jub3r7 + Mashi = Best Duo
Mashed Jubtatoes has a nice ring to it too.

And yes, I agree with Roz; your emulation of sipan and Tales' speech was A+++++++++.  It certainly was very humorous!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Clanker37 on March 17, 2012, 08:51:31 PM
Hurray! I loves it! MUST HAVE MOAR!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: davy on March 18, 2012, 05:54:03 AM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on March 17, 2012, 01:23:21 PMYES thank you for realizing. I hope I was successful at imitating their style in a way that's not so stupid that it isn't funny.

Well, it was funny. Though it wouldn't be something a real dutchman that fails in speaking English would say (especially that thing about the electric chair, I didn't have any idea what you meant with that).
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Wrydryn on March 18, 2012, 11:32:36 AM
Quote"None," said Mashi, giving a wry smile.

Best part right there.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on March 18, 2012, 01:50:52 PM
^ That's what I was thinking  :D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Jub3r7 on March 18, 2012, 02:30:30 PM
Awesome. XDD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Saria on March 20, 2012, 02:31:39 PM
1) I don't take care of fake hamsters. They are alive and breathing.
2) Why are you the only normal one?
3) I came back after a few months and see a story that's insulting me.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Jub3r7 on March 20, 2012, 02:43:26 PM
Avatar fits your comment. XD

Anyways, what about these? (http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu347/deku_nut/IMG_1385.jpg?t=1294438843)



edit: As for number 2, him being the only "normal" one makes him different from everybody else!
And honestly I don't think he was trying to insult you! D:
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Wrydryn on March 20, 2012, 02:57:53 PM
It's not meant to insult you. It's more or less a character to emulate the way you seem to act. It doesn't make us think any less of you at all.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on March 20, 2012, 02:59:38 PM
I'm sure he wasn't making fun of you... if it all, it's satire which is poking at us in all good nature. You really don't mean any harm by it. =/
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Wrydryn on March 20, 2012, 03:01:53 PM
Just wait until he gets to me.

And this is a request, make me look as bad as possible!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Saria on March 20, 2012, 03:02:02 PM
Quote from: Jub3r7 on March 20, 2012, 02:43:26 PMAvatar fits your comment. XD

Anyways, what about these? (http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu347/deku_nut/IMG_1385.jpg?t=1294438843)



edit: As for number 2, him being the only "normal" one makes him different from everybody else!
And honestly I don't think he was trying to insult you! D:
THOSE ARE ERASERS. I TAKE CARE OF THESE:
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/309700_110385985737434_100002981008490_77063_330798853_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Ruto on March 20, 2012, 03:27:46 PM
I think that plastic purple hammy has something to do with the story...
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Saria on March 20, 2012, 05:15:41 PM
Obviously..
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on March 20, 2012, 05:58:06 PM
Quote from: Ruto on March 20, 2012, 03:27:46 PMI think that plastic purple hammy has something to do with the story...

Eh not really.

Quote from: Nebbles on March 20, 2012, 02:59:38 PMI'm sure he wasn't making fun of you... if it all, it's satire which is poking at us in all good nature. You really don't mean any harm by it. =/

What she said.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Saria on March 20, 2012, 06:19:15 PM
I know where Concerto is. And in the novel, I'm just a ditsy 12-year old. =_=
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on March 20, 2012, 06:21:01 PM
Oh do you? Tell :)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Mashi on March 20, 2012, 06:29:46 PM
Now, now, Saria.  You're satire in the novel.  You're the cute and frivolous character of the story, not the annoying and stupid one.  And besides, SlowPokemon has had nearly all the characters do something frivolous and has expressed a few traits of people to a radical degree simply to make things more interesting.  He's not trying to poke fun of you, we still view you as the most adorable poster on the forum, Saria!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on March 20, 2012, 06:32:33 PM
Saria, you're getting really offended over something that is not offensive. As Mashi said, Slow's just making some certain traits of ours more radical and whatnot. I honestly can't remember how he wrote me... but if he wanted to poke fun at something about me like he's done to everyone else, I wouldn't mind! It's good to laugh at yourself once in a while.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Winter on March 20, 2012, 06:48:21 PM
Oooh my turn! Make fun of me next! Make me do something satirical!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Raymondbl on March 20, 2012, 06:58:32 PM
Lmao at the Sipan and TalesExlife part.  I really did laugh hard, it was pretty hilarious. 
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Saria on March 21, 2012, 03:16:14 PM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on March 20, 2012, 06:21:01 PMOh do you? Tell :)
He's busy because he has a life.
Quote from: Concerto No.20 in D minor on January 16, 2011, 07:10:33 AMWhy do you think it takes me forever to get stuff done on the site?  Oh right.  I has a life.  : p 
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Ruto on March 21, 2012, 05:45:01 PM
But that was last year...why are you looking that far? XD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on April 15, 2012, 03:34:37 PM
CHAPTER EIGHT
Nothing?

    "You guys have nothing?!" JaMaHa said incredulously. "Nothing whatsoever?!"

    "Well, not really nothing," admitted Winter. "Just a bunch of useless information. Cobraroll wrote a story called The Gnat Hat."

    "What is a gnat?" Jub asked in bewilderment.

    "A small insect," said Mashi.

    "Ohhhh, those little black things that just look like floating dots?" said SuperFireKirby.

    "Yes, those. I've always found them rather annoying," said Slow.

    JaMaHa sucked air into his cheeks, then slowly let it out.

"Guys."

No one heard him. Roz and SFK were now having a shouting match over whether gnats were black or really dark brown.

"GUYS," he said louder.

    "They are BLACK, you numbskull!" seethed Roz. "Are you just trolling me?"

    "I think that's RACIST of you to call the poor little GNATS a certain COLOR!" shouted SuperFireKirby importantly. "It hurts their FEELINGS, man!"

    "SHUT THE HELL UP!" shouted JaMaHa.

    Everyone stopped talking and gazed upon the mayor with terror. Then they all broke out in nervous chatter.

    "Jeez..."

    "Why does he have to be so mean..."

    "Who pissed in HIS coffee, HUH?"

    "Was he abused as a child or something?"

    "Is he drunk?"
   
    "What? JaMaHa's an alcoholic?"

    "I can't believe he used profanity! Is he allowed to do that?"

    "He sure as hell is, he's the mayor..."

    "What if he goes crazy and destroys the city?"

    "I've always thought that backups thing might not have been n accident..."

    "Guys, seriously, sorry for bursting out like that," said JaMaHa ruefully. "But you never listen when I'm talking." As the ten citizens immediately began to indignantly protest, he shouted, "Atten-TION!" and they abruptly stood up straight and stayed silent. "Good," he said. "Now, you must realize that we have to have some information to conduct a proper investigation and find Concerto."

    "But this town is so BORING!" complained SuperFireKirby. "Like, nobody knows ANYTHING."

    "That can't be true," said JaMaHa hopefully. "Somebody must have SOME leads..."

    "Well..." said Mashi thoughtfully, "DrP did mention something about an argument with Concerto recently..."

    JaMaHa sighed. "Any lead that doesn't involve the nicest guy in town...?"

    "Oh!" said Slow suddenly, then turned red as everyone turned to look at him. "Uhm, sorry, Mr. JaMaHa, sir..." he said nervously. "Just, er, well...uhm...when we were...that is to say..."

    "OUT with it already!" SFK said, exasperated.

    "Ruto mentioned that the last time she saw Concerto was at the Tinychat Bar," said Slow. "Remember? I mean...it couldn't hurt to go ask Shadowkirby some questions..." Shadowkirby was the proprietor of the Tinychat Bar, a place where locals went to talk with friends and neighbors often.

    "Well, if that's all we've got," said JaMaHa resignedly.

    "Wait," said Roz. "We still haven't interrogated everyone in town, though."

    "True," said JaMaHa. "Tell you what. You guys go do your interrogating thing a little longer. Everybody meet up at the Tinychat Bar in an hour. Good?"

    Everybody agreed and they tried to figure out who was left.

    "Let's see who's left..." said Roz to Slow. "Let's you and me go see if Dahans knows anything about this."

    "Okay," said Slow agreeably.

    Winter was talking to Nebbles and ETF. "No one's spoken to Wrydryn yet," he said.

    "Sounds fine," said Nebbles, and ETF nodded.

    "Hey, DUDE!" said SuperFireKirby, grinning broadly. "Let's go see what K-NIGHT has to say about this!"

    Dude tried to appear as least annoyed as possible as he scanned the room and muttered "Is there anyone else available...?"

    "What was that?" said SuperFireKirby. Dude, startled, quickly said, "Nothing! Nothing!"

    Mashi said quietly to Jub3r7, "I think Finger has yet to be interrogated."

    "Oh, uh, yeah!" said Jub3r7 brightly. "He's always fun."

    "Where does that leave me?" said Kefka.

    "You come with me," said JaMaHa. He motioned for Kefka to come closer, then leaned in to speak quietly. "Kefka, I need to tell you something."

    Kefka recognized the look in the mayor's eyes and said, "Maybe we should go outside...?"

    "I think that would be good," said JaMaHa, and they walked outside. It was roughly 7:00 PM, but in winter the sky was dark and snow was falling lightly. Neither said anything for a while. Finally JaMaHa took a deep breath. "Kefka, you're a moderator now. So I would hope you can be trusted with this information. I don't want you scaring the townsfolk. But the fact is, Concerto was - is - my right hand man. So as such... he has some very big responsibilities."

    "Such as...?" Kefka said.

    "Kefka, I don't want you to be alarmed, but... Concerto is the only one who knows the current password required to make backups for the city," said JaMaHa.

    Kefka gaped at JaMaHa in disbelief. "What?"

    "Do I really need to say it again?" hissed JaMaHa. "He was the only one who held the password. We thought that would be safer. If potential hackers wanted to breach our system, they would come after the mayor, right? Not some city official."

    "That didn't work out very well, did it?" said Kefka, trying to contain his anger. "Now that city official is missing, and we have no way to make backups until he's back." He took a deep breath and slowly exhaled. He had to ask. "When are backups next due?"

    JaMaHa swallowed. "Tomorrow night."

    Kefka simply nodded and looked out over the oblivious city, the snow falling lightly.

    "We're gonna need to step it up a little, then, huh."

    JaMaHa nodded.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: K-NiGhT on April 15, 2012, 03:37:18 PM
I'm gonna be in it? YUS :D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on April 15, 2012, 03:39:42 PM
Well you've become an integral part of the forums.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: K-NiGhT on April 15, 2012, 04:02:36 PM
Is that what happens when you get 1000 posts? XD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Winter on April 15, 2012, 04:22:59 PM
My oh my.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: spitllama on April 15, 2012, 04:37:10 PM
I'm not an integral part of the forums :'(
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on April 15, 2012, 06:15:56 PM
Slow, you are a genius for writing this. Keep it up!  :D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Mashi on April 15, 2012, 09:32:01 PM
00:29      *** mib_jjxnxy joined #NinSheetMusic
00:29   mib_jjxnxy   Whaaaat
00:29      *** mib_jjxnxy is now known as Concerto
00:29   Vera   
00:29   Cirno   hai
00:29   Vera   I found Concerto.
00:29   Concerto   Why is everything so
00:29   Concerto   Pretty
00:29   Cirno   i know
00:29   Vera   Concerto, where have you been???
00:30   Cirno   register your nick
00:30   Concerto   Skydiving
00:30   Cirno   so we can op you
00:30   Concerto   On Mars
00:30   Vera   I see.

Bonus points if you incorporate a correlation between Concerto and Mars into the story!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Ruto on April 16, 2012, 09:13:28 AM
Omg keep writing XD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on April 16, 2012, 09:24:51 AM
Quote from: spitllama on April 15, 2012, 04:37:10 PMI'm not an integral part of the forums :'(

I never said you wouldn't be in it. :)

Quote from: Ruto on April 16, 2012, 09:13:28 AMOmg keep writing XD

Uhm...you'll have fun with the next chapter XD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: spitllama on April 16, 2012, 11:42:18 AM
Thanks Slow :D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on April 16, 2012, 06:16:12 PM
CHAPTER NINE
Further Interrogations, Part I

    "I haven't seen Dahans in ages," said Slow thoughtfully. He stumbled across his words less and didn't hesitate so much in his speech when he wasn't around so many people.

    "Who knows? Maybe he's gone missing too," said Roz, smiling.

    Slow laughed. They approached Dahans's apartment's door. Laughter could be heard from inside. Dahans deep voice was laughing...but who was that with him? Giggling was audible, too. Giggling? Slow glanced at Roz and frowned slightly. Was this a bad time?

    Too late. Roz knocked on the door anyway, and the laughter stopped. After a minute, Dahans answered the door. Shirtless.

    Oh, god... Slow thought, turning slightly red.

    "Hello, Slow! ^^" said Dahans. "And Roz! What can I do for you today?"

    "Uhm..." said Slow, stammering again. "We're here to...er, ask you some questions about Concerto's disappearance."

    "Concerto is missing?" said Dahans, his grin fading away.

    "Yes," said Roz. "May we come in?"

    Dahans hesitated, then nodded. He stuck his head in the door for a second and then shouted "Ruto! Slow and Roz are here!"

    Ruto?! thought Slow, turning even redder.

    "Give me a second!" she called, sounding flustered.

    "We can definitely come back later..." Slow assured Dahans quickly.

    "No, no, I take a great interest in my friends' wellbeing," said Dahans with a serious look on his face. Ruto shouted "Okay!" and Dahans gestured for them to go inside. He put an arm around Slow's shoulders. Ruto was inside on the couch, dressed normally (Thank god, thought Slow). Dahans's shirt was next to her.

    "Slow and Roz have some very disturbing news," he said gravely.

    "Wow, you still haven't found him?" said Ruto surprisedly, her cheeks a bit pink.

    "You knew about this?" said Dahans, looking genuinely surpised.

    "I thought it would blow over quickly," said Ruto, shrugging.

    "No," said Dahans worriedly. "This is a tragedy." He absentmindedly sat down at the piano and played a few bars from Beethoven's fifth, the tense nervousness matching his mood. Indeed, although his fingers were flying across the piano, he appeared not to notice what he was doing.

    "Dahans, can we ask you a few questions?" Roz said professionally, ignoring the scenario.

    And could you put a shirt on? Slow thought, but he didn't say anything.

    "Yes," Dahans said, forcing (with some effort, it appeared) his fingers to stop playing, and turning around on the bench.

    "Uhm...right, then," said Slow. "First off, when is the last time you saw Concerto?"

    "Well...to be honest, I can't remember," he said sheepishly. "I only ever see him at the Tinychat Bar, and I'm sort of a heavy drinker..."

    Roz glared at him stonily. "You can't remember?"

    "Well...let's see...he was definitely there last time I was there... and that was...hmm, with Ruto, two or three weeks ago," Dahans said, struggling to remember.

    "I see," said Roz, while Slow wrote that down. "And finally, do you know of any reason Concerto would suddenly disappear?"

    "Hmm..." said Dahans thoughtfully. "No, I can't say that I do."

    Roz sighed. "Thanks, Dahans... I think that's all we'll need. Sorry to interrupt your...that is to say, I'm sorry you two were...interrupted," she said carefully. Ruto avoided everyone's eyes, turning fiercely pink.

    Roz stood up and said, "Come on, Slow, I think we should take our leave. It's nearly 8:00 and we need to be at the Tinychat Bar."

    "See you later, Slow," said Dahans, a grave look in his eye, whose effect was somewhat diminished by his lack of covering. "My hope is that you discover Concerto's whereabouts soon."

    "Goodbye, Dahans," said Slow awkwardly. "Thanks for your time."

    "Oh, and Slow?" called Dahans. "Put this on my front door for me." He tossed a cowboy hat to Slow, who acted like he hadn't seen it, grabbed Roz by the wrist and dragged her out the front door.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on April 16, 2012, 06:43:04 PM
Alt title:
Dahans: Behind Closed Doors,
or the Impromptu Ballad of the Missing Concerto by the Town Drunk
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: K-NiGhT on April 16, 2012, 06:45:38 PM
OMG MOAR!!! XD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on April 16, 2012, 07:01:01 PM
PFFTHAHAHAHAHA

omg that was the best chapter yet xD I couldn't stop laughing ahsdjkssdf
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Ruto on April 16, 2012, 07:46:43 PM
Hahaha xD omg You forget to use a private chatroom once and it haunts you for the rest of your life...oh is my face red...xD *shuts up*

Quote from: MaestroUGC on April 16, 2012, 06:43:04 PMAlt title:
Dahans: Behind Closed Doors,
or the Impromptu Ballad of the Missing Concerto by the Town Drunk Governor

Fixed xD

Quote from: SlowPokemon on April 16, 2012, 06:16:12 PMDahans deep voice was laughing...

XDDDDD not really?^^
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: dahans on April 17, 2012, 03:16:40 AM
I'm the shirtless town drunk...  I didn't expect that ^^. But it definitely made me laugh xD. So I guess it's ok xD.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Greg on April 17, 2012, 06:32:53 AM
That was the best chapter.
Of anything.
Ever.
XD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: spitllama on April 17, 2012, 07:49:16 AM
Was kind of expecting more exciting reactions from Ruto and dahans but it's all good.

I MUST HAS MOAR
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Raymondbl on April 17, 2012, 09:42:27 AM
Great chapters, but I don't really get the thing between Dahans and Ruto.  Were they both drinking?  Or was it somewhat romance-ish?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on April 17, 2012, 12:45:12 PM
Neither one was currently drinking...it's kind of a reference to one time when I went into tinychat...I don't think I'm gonna say any more XD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: dahans on April 17, 2012, 01:27:53 PM
Just go ahead... say it^^.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Ruto on April 17, 2012, 01:30:34 PM
Quote from: Raymondbl on April 17, 2012, 09:42:27 AMGreat chapters, but I don't really get the thing between Dahans and Ruto.  Were they both drinking?  Or was it somewhat romance-ish?

Yes, I was definitely studying for a biology exam XD maybe with a drink or two...

Quote from: SlowPokemon on April 17, 2012, 12:45:12 PMNeither one was currently drinking...it's kind of a reference to one time when I went into tinychat...I don't think I'm gonna say any more XD

Omg...I need to invent that amnesia ray.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Raymondbl on April 17, 2012, 01:37:12 PM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on April 17, 2012, 12:45:12 PMNeither one was currently drinking...it's kind of a reference to one time when I went into tinychat...I don't think I'm gonna say any more XD
Ok, I think I get it now. 
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on April 17, 2012, 01:50:01 PM
...oh. okay. xD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on April 17, 2012, 03:01:28 PM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on April 17, 2012, 12:45:12 PMNeither one was currently drinking...it's kind of a reference to one time when I went into tinychat...I don't think I'm gonna say any more XD
Is that conversation in the Chat Longs thread so I could look it up? (Do I WANT to see it?  ???)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on April 17, 2012, 04:33:19 PM
Part of me is curious, and another part doesn't want to know. At all...
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: spitllama on April 17, 2012, 04:36:05 PM
^ Screw that last part. Want to know.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on April 17, 2012, 04:40:19 PM
Ruto, Dahans, you gots some splainin' to do!!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on April 17, 2012, 05:28:28 PM
NO forget I said anything >__>
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on April 17, 2012, 05:33:52 PM
SLOW YOU HAVE SOME SPLAININ' TO DO TOO. YOU'RE NOT GETTING OUT OF THIS ONE.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Wrydryn on April 17, 2012, 05:35:23 PM
I'll join in on this witch hunt too.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on April 17, 2012, 05:43:38 PM
Quote from: Wrydryn on April 17, 2012, 05:35:23 PMI'll join in on this witch hunt too.

But Wry! You're the main focus of the next chapter! :( mainly because everyone else excludes you.

Seriously though, my lips are sealed.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on April 17, 2012, 05:48:34 PM
Tsk. Fine. Leave us all hanging.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on April 17, 2012, 06:44:49 PM
Here's a hint, if you want to keep something a secret, don't bring it up in the first place.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on April 17, 2012, 07:23:03 PM
Yeaaaah I'm horrible about that -_- I don't realize I don't want to tell anybody until I've already mentioned it
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on April 17, 2012, 07:30:48 PM
Be sure to keep that in mind before you decide to air any secrets, harmful or otherwise. A good practice in the future is to run the main idea of each chapter by the people it involves to see if they are okay with a certain portrayal or detail if you are in doubt. Since you are mostly basing this off of real people and experience, you don't want to run the risk of offending anyone or otherwise creating a problem where there wasn't before.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on April 17, 2012, 07:42:00 PM
I checked it out with ruto afterwards ;P she said there was no problem. But yeah I see your point...it's way too easy to accidentallly offend someone.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Ruto on April 17, 2012, 07:49:38 PM
It's okay with me since it's meant to be funny and it's not like any future employer's going to find out *cough* xD It's just a story...I like surprises though.

Sadly that tinychat broadcast Slow walked in on was sfw. Just a bit strange and oddly timed, and we hid the alcohol. Sorry to disappoint xD And that's all I'll say in my defense. I think it's enough xD If not, bug dahans...but I'm not sure how much he'd remember
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: DrP on April 17, 2012, 08:12:26 PM
^We need to haz party like that on tinychat when everyone gets a bit older.

Or when we have the IRL in Frenchland!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Ruto on April 17, 2012, 08:23:48 PM
I'm much more boring in real life though 8) I only know stuff about science and how to deal with certain disasters...
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: DrP on April 17, 2012, 08:31:25 PM
You know how to get rid of sluts?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Wrydryn on April 17, 2012, 11:21:51 PM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on April 17, 2012, 05:43:38 PMBut Wry! You're the main focus of the next chapter! :( mainly because everyone else excludes you.

Seriously though, my lips are sealed.

Horray!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Ruto on April 18, 2012, 08:43:55 PM
@DrP
Sure, bore them to death with science...

Quote from: dahans on April 17, 2012, 01:27:53 PMJust go ahead... say it^^.
I'm interested in what you saw too, Slow XD It was be interesting from your point of view...I know what happened but...xD

By the way, I can't wait for the next chapter!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Winter on April 19, 2012, 11:17:55 AM
This is great xD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Dude on April 20, 2012, 09:53:12 AM
Quote from: blueflower999 on April 17, 2012, 03:01:28 PMChat Longs
*giggles*
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Roz~ on April 20, 2012, 01:59:28 PM
Finally had time to read the last 2 chapters you posted, and they were amazing, especially the one with Dahans, it made me laughed xD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Meta-Ridley on May 06, 2012, 09:49:14 PM
Please include me if you can! I don't care how you portray me (jokes.) but just include m3  ;)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on July 01, 2012, 12:32:55 PM
CHAPTER TEN
Further Interrogations, Part II

Dude and SuperFireKirby walked through the streets towards K-NiGhT's apartment. SFK was chattering excitedly about something that--to be honest--Dude had neither the slightest idea about nor the slightest interest in.

"And then, see, we had this GIANT OCTOPUS!" said SFK eagerly. "Do you want to know what we did with it?"

"Does it involve tentacle rape?" said Dude in a bored voice.

"No," said SFK, puzzled.

"Then, no," said Dude.

SFK, dejected, stopped talking.

They walked up to the door and SuperFireKirby opened it. K-NiGhT looked up from his Gameboy and angrily said, "You're supposed to knock first, you know!"

"Sorry," said Dude, rolling his eyes. He shut the door, knocked on it, and reopened it. "Can we come in now?"

"Why?" said K-NiGhT suspiciously.

"Concerto is missing as of a few hours ago," said Dude shortly. "What do you know about this, and is there any information you have which might help us?"

    "No," said K-NiGhT, frowning. "I haven't left the house since Monday. I've been writing a lot, see."

    "What are you WRITING, man?" said SFK curiously.

    "Everything, pretty much," explained K-NiGhT. "You see, I love writing and want to do as much of it as possible. Hopefully soon I can share my stories with the town of NSM! I have this really awesome idea about people going on an adventure training Pokémon..."

    "WHATEVER, man!" said SFK. "It can't be as awesome as The Adventures of Jesus and Friends™."

    "How did you just incorporate a trademark sign into your sentence?" asked K-NiGhT curiously.

    "WIZARDRY!" shouted SFK dramatically.

    Dude facepalmed. "Can we just leave already? It's clear this is just a lame filler chapter to take up space, and that no one we meet will be of any use to us."

    SFK stared dumbfoundedly at Dude. "What the hell you talkin' about, bro?"

    "Aaugh, never mind," said Dude in frustration. "We're going back to the Tinychat Bar."

    "But...it's only 7:30..." said SFK, crestfallen.

    "I don't care! I can't take being a part of this lame-ass plot anymore!" Dude shouted manically, then dashed outside.

    K-NiGhT stared after worriedly.

    "....He was never the same after the backups incident," sighed SFK. "Poor, clinically insane guy." Suddenly, he batted his hands around his head frantically and shouted "NO" loudly. A second later, he composed himself, laughed nervously, and said, "Birds....." knowingly to K-NiGhT before following Dude out the door. Which left K-NiGhT to wonder which one was really crazy--a conundrum that still remains unsolved.

So I already accidentally wrote chapter twelve, which means I just have eleven to write and then I can post it alongside twelve at the same time. Then it's on to the actual plot. :D (it only took like almost a year....)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on July 01, 2012, 12:42:37 PM
Genius XD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: K-NiGhT on July 01, 2012, 12:52:42 PM
My chapter has quite a bit of win in it.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on July 01, 2012, 01:11:20 PM
Like I said to Jub, it was just a really short filler so I had to include bizarre comedy to make it not so ridiculously short
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on July 01, 2012, 01:16:44 PM
Also, A+ to whoever gets the Hitchcock reference
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SuperFireKirby on July 01, 2012, 01:17:42 PM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on July 01, 2012, 12:32:55 PM"WHATEVER, man!" said SFK. "It can't be as awesome as The Adventures of Jesus and Friends™ OR AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER WHICH SLOW IS TOO NOT SMART TO WATCH."

 Suddenly, he batted his hands around his head frantically and shouted "NO! WE CAN'T STOP HERE! THIS IS BAT COUNTRY."
I HAD TO FIX A COUPLE THINGS.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on July 01, 2012, 01:18:32 PM
These few hours seem likes months to me...
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on July 01, 2012, 01:19:07 PM
I wonder why........
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Mashi on July 01, 2012, 09:32:26 PM
you havent watched melancholy, so i expect chapters 11 and 12 soon
like, in a few hours
godspeed and avanti
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Kman96 on July 02, 2012, 01:25:05 AM
Slow, may I ask to be a part of this fine development? It looks exciting!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: EFitTrainr on July 02, 2012, 12:56:28 PM
You should totes work for me, then.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on July 02, 2012, 02:13:15 PM
Super update!!

CHAPTER ELEVEN
Further Interrogations, Part III

Jub3r7 and Mashi, investigating together for the second time that day, walked quickly to Fingerz's place.

"What do you expect to find?" asked Jub curiously.

"Nothing, to be honest," admitted Mashi. "It's worth a try though."

"Oh, okay," sighed Jub. "Do you think anyone will ever get anywhere with this?"

Mashi paused, and glanced at his reflection in a nearby shop window. He adjusted his hair slightly so that he looked more professional. "Truly? No. I highly doubt that the culprit will be apprehended, and I also highly doubt Concerto will be discovered, alive or dead."

Jub stared at Mashi, slightly unnerved. "You're joking....right?"

Mashi smiled. "Of course I'm joking. And I certainly hope the mystery is solved. But you must admit, as a whole we make a rather incompetent police force."

Jub laughed. "Yeah, I suppose."

"None of us found any clues whatsoever," said Mashi. "But anyhow, let's go talk to Fingerz. He's always good for a conversation at least."

The walked up to Fingerz's door and knocked. The tall Australian boy answered the door. "Hey, guys!" he said, friendly as always, but with a slightly worried expression. "Have you heard the news? Concerto's missing."

"Wow, word's getting around, huh?" Jub said, biting his lip.

"Apparently," said Mashi suspiciously. "No one else we've spoken to has heard of it."

"What's with that look?" said Fingerz nervously.

"Mashi," scoffed Jub3r7. "Stop being suspicious of everybody. This is Fingerz. He can't be involved."

"Hmm," said Mashi, his piercing gaze making Fingerz more uncomfortable still. "How did you know about this?"

"Shado told me," said Fingerz. "But that was the first I'd heard of it, I swear."

Mashi stared at him for a moment, then said, "Okay. We're done here." Fingerz waved them off uneasily before closing the door.

"Where are we going now?" said Jub3r7 curiously.

"To talk to Shadoninja," said Mashi. "He can't be telling others. The city will be in a panic."

"But..." said Jub, confused; weren't they basically going around telling everyone?

"Don't argue, just follow me," said Mashi.

"Okay..." said Jub3r7 resignedly.

They started towards Shado's house, but it wasn't long before they found him outside Ruto and Saria's place. He was staring up at Ruto's window.

"What are you doing?" said Jub3r7.

Shado, startled, let out a yelp and stumbled backwards. "What business is it of yours?"

"Uhm...none, I guess..." said Jub3r7 uneasily.

"Actually, Shado, we're working under JaMaHa and the police force of NSM," said Mashi, showing Shado his badge. "You're required by law to tell us."

Shado sighed. "I'm looking for Concerto. A while ago, Slow challenged me to find him. And I accepted. But this is harder than it sounds."

"You haven't had any luck?" said Jub3r7.

"None," said Shado. "But..." he said, and he perked up suddenly. "I haven't checked the central district yet! I'm off!"

And with that, he was gone.

"We're a ways from the central district," said Jub, checking his watch. "We better start heading back."

"I think so, too," said Mashi. "Let's hope the others have gotten a lead."

CHAPTER TWELVE
Further Interrogations, Part IV and The Arrest

    Winter walked nonchalantly through the streets of NSM, accompanied by ETFROXX and Nebbles. Wrydryn's place was downtown, a small flat in a small building above a small Italian restaurant. The trio walked up the stairs outside the building and gave a knock on the door.

    "Wry!" called ETF.

    "What?" he shouted.

    "You home?" said Nebbles.

    "No!" said Wry firmly. "I'm out hunting zebras in Antarctica, for god's sake. Where do you think I am?"

    Winter leaned over to the girls and said fervently, "Guys, I think he's telling the truth."

    ETF rolled her eyes and opened the door. Wry was sitting at his computer. He didn't turn around to greet them right away, but his face was visible on one of the many monitors at his desk--his webcam allowed him to converse with the guests. There were at least six on the wall in front of him.

    "Hello, Winter, ETF, and Nebbles," he said, typing at a furiously fast speed and not turning away from his main monitor. "May I help you?"

    "Possibly, as a matter of fact," said Winter grimly. "Concerto is missing, and we've yet to find any leads whatsoever."

    "We've found no leads at all," reiterated Nebbles.

    "None," emphasized ETF. "Literally no one has found anything useful."

    "Good, good," said Wry, sighing and--with some effort, it appeared--wrenching himself away from his many monitors. "Well, what do you want from me?"

    "Good question," said Nebbles. "What can you offer?"

    "Nothing," said Wry flatly. "I don't know anything about the situation."

    "Hmm..." said Winter thoughtfully. "Two hours ago, I would have walked away from this, but I feel like maybe my problem is that I don't try hard enough. We walked away from Cobraroll after he had done nothing but tell us about his gnat hat book."

    "What's a gnat hat?" said Wry curiously.

    "Don't ask," said Winter impatiently. "The point is, I have a feeling you could really assist us in this case."

    "How, though?" asked Wrydryn exasperatedly.

    "When's the last time you saw Concerto?" Winter said urgently. "Come on, it might be important."

    Wry sighed. "I'm really not sure." Suddenly, his face brightened. "But....oh, wow!"

    "What?" said Winter eagerly.

    "I can't believe I didn't think of this earlier!" Wry said excitedly. He whipped around and began typing furiously and opening random programs.

    "What?!" said Winter, almost fainting with anticipation.

    "I installed a webcam on the lamppost in front of town hall a while back," said Wry. "Figured it might come in useful sometime. I haven't used it in ages, though... I hope it's still working."

    "So you can look back to the time of Concerto's disappearance!" gasped Nebbles. "Wry, you're amazing!"

    "I know," said Wry distractedly. "Alright, here's the night Concerto was last seen..."

    The camera showed Concerto walking--or, staggering, rather--into the Town Hall, late at night. Wry frowned.

    "Hmm....that's odd," said Wry. "He made it back to Town Hall."

    "Wait!" gasped Nebbles. "Someone's going in!"

    A figure walked into the Town Hall. Wry fast forwarded and about five minutes later, the figure exited--carrying Concerto's unconscious body.
   
    "That figure..." said Winter in disbelief.

    "It's unmistakable..." said Nebbles.

    "...TheLegend!" gasped ETF, clenching her fists. "That sick, twisted..."

    "Never mind that," said Wry frantically. "Where is TheLegend?"

    "Ummm...." Winter struggled to remember. "We might be able to find him in the east side of town?"

    "Might?!" ETF said furiously.

    "We haven't got time!" shouted Winter, and raced outside.

"You were excellent!" Nebbles said, grinning and following Winter.

    "Thanks for everything, Wry!" ETF shouted, kissing his cheek and dashing outside.

    Wry stared at the closed door for a moment before muttering "Weirdos..." and returning to his monitors, typing madly.


Winter surveyed the area and despairingly realized it was getting dark. "We'll never find him before 8:00!" he said, devastated.

"Hey, is that him?" Nebbles gasped, pointing.

Winter peered down at the figure.

"No way, it couldn't be that easy," he said dismissively.

"His face is covered in bandages..." said ETF.

"That could be anyone..." Winter said less confidently.

Nebbles rolled her eyes. "Oh my god, you're useless." She quickly ran down the steps and grabbed TheLegend by the arm. "TheLegend, you need to come with us."

TheLegend tried to escape, but Winter grabbed his other arm. "You're under arrest on behalf of the NSM police force," he said grimly, flashing his moderator badge. "Come on, guys. We're off to the Tinychat Bar. I have a feeling shit's about to go down." He glanced at Nebbles. "Not so useless after all, huh?"

"You just handcuffed ETF to TheLegend," said Nebbles.

    "Aaugh!" Winter groaned as he fumbled for the key.

    Wry happened to glance up at one of his many monitors, which showed the surveillance camera tape from the night Concerto went missing. TheLegend was just exiting the building, but this time Wry noticed something he hadn't before. TheLegend was giving someone a thumbs up. But who?

    Wry frowned, utterly perplexed. He zoomed in slightly and looked at the corner of the picture. And then gasped. TheLegend wasn't alone; he was signaling an accomplice. And the figure lurking in the corner was utterly recognizable.

    "No way...." he said in disbelief.

Coming soon....
CHAPTER THIRTEEN: Tinychat Bar
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on July 02, 2012, 02:32:54 PM
Aw man, cliffhanger! But yay I was in a chapter!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on July 02, 2012, 02:38:36 PM
Oh boy, a double feature!

Oh goodie, goodie, goodie!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on July 02, 2012, 03:03:51 PM
DAMMIT! I forgot to write you into Chapter 11! >:(
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on July 02, 2012, 03:11:19 PM
This is brilliant, Slow! Is the next chapter coming soon?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Mashi on July 02, 2012, 03:14:57 PM
A+++++++++
You have 24 hours to write the next chapter.
But perhaps I'll permit for a protraction if you watch passed episode 2 of Melancholy!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Kman96 on July 02, 2012, 04:57:39 PM
Quote from: MaestroUGC on July 01, 2012, 01:18:32 PMThese few hours seem likes months to me...

its like that show, 24.

slow, i just read the whole thread. you are doing an amazing job. congrats.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: FSM-Reapr on July 03, 2012, 07:39:44 AM
Great story!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on July 03, 2012, 07:53:46 AM
We're finally there. The moment we've all been waiting for.

CHAPTER THIRTEEN
Tinychat Bar, Part I

    JaMaHa and Kefka solemnly entered the Tinychat Bar.

    "Hey there!" said Shadowkirby, proprietor of the business. "You fellas look a little serious. How about a little something?"

    "Fine," sighed JaMaHa. "The usual, please."

    "I'll take whatever he's having," said Kefka wearily.

    "Are you sure?" asked JaMaHa.

    "Yes," snapped Kefka. "I'm sure I could handle it."

    "KMAN!" shouted Shadowkirby, running back. "Order up!"

    Kman returned a moment later with large glasses for each of them. Kefka took a sip and immediately choked and spat it out. "What hell is that?" he gasped.

    JaMaHa shrugged. "It's Finnish."

    Kefka glared at him.

    Dude and SuperFireKirby entered and immediately collapsed down at a table. SuperFireKirby ordered drinks while Dude closed his eyes.

    "You guys are back early," said JaMaHa. "I'm assuming that means you've found Concerto or arrested someone."

    "No," said Dude melodramatically. "I was obviously not important enough to discover anything. And this guy was annoying the hell out of me. So I decided to head back early, as I figured that the plot would be revealed by someone more important."

    "DUDE!" said SFK urgently. "You make your own fate! You write your own story! You're just as important as anyone!"

    "No! The author makes ALL of our fates!" seethed Dude in frustration. "Are you all that dim-witted? I think he gets a sick kind of joy from making everyone else oblivious."

    SFK stared at Dude. "Bro, you're batshit crazy."

    Dude looked up at the ceiling and said, "I hate you, Slow."

    Suddenly Slow himself walked in the door, accompanied by Roz.

    "So, did you guys see anything interesting?" asked JaMaHa hopefully.

    "Dahans's abs," said Roz after consideration.

    "But luckily, not much more of him," added Slow.

    "Though....we can't speak for Ruto," said Roz thoughtfully.
   
    JaMaHa started at them for a second. "So, basically, no."

    "....Yeah," said Slow.

    "Ruto?" said Kefka, looking crestfallen.

    Mashi and Jub came next.

    "Fingerz knew next to nothing," said Mashi.
   
    "And just what IS next to nothing?" said SFK curiously.

    "More nothing," sighed Jub, and sat down with Mashi at a table for two.

    Then ETF, Nebbles, and Winter entered.

    "Anything?" asked JaMaHa hopefully.

    "We've made an arrest," said Winter, feeling the tension growing. He reached outside and grabbed TheLegend, pulling him inside. "TheLegend here is responsible for Concerto's disappearance!"

    Everyone gasped.

    "We went and spoke to Wrydryn. And he had put up a camera in front of Town Hall!" Winter continued. "And, looking back a few days, we clearly saw TheLegend enter and come out carrying Concerto!"

    JaMaHa looked uneasily at Kefka, then turned to TheLegend. "You....what do you have to say for yourself?" he asked.

    There came only a muffled sound from deep within the mask of bandages. JaMaHa glanced more uneasily still around the room. "We can't hear you!" he said a little louder. "I...I have to remove your bandages."

    TheLegend began shivering furiously, but being handcuffed, he could not struggle as JaMaHa tore the mask of piece by piece. And slowly, everyone recognized the face below.
   
    "Raymondbl?" gasped JaMaHa. "You're behind all this?"
   
    "I.....I don't want to be anymore," said Raymond, crying slightly. "It was an awful thing to do. I see that now."

    "It's....it's okay, son," said JaMaHa awkwardly. "I...I just need to know, though...what did you do with Concerto?"

    "He's still alive," said Raymond, and JaMaHa sighed in relief. His friend was still alive. The city still had a chance.

    "Where is he?" said JaMaHa urgently. "What did you do with him?!"

    "So much remorse!" Raymond cried out in despair. "I can't...I can't TAKE IT ANYMORE!" he screamed, grabbed a kitchen knife on the counter, and stabbed himself in the heart. He slowly faded away as everyone looked on in horror. "Sorry," he whispered, barely audible, as he faded to nothingness.

    "Deleted his account..." said Slow, awestruck.

    "DAMMIT!" shouted JaMaHa, slamming his fist on the table. "Now we'll NEVER save the city!"

    Kefka looked on in horror. The townsfolk started to murmur uneasily.

    "He means Concerto, right?"

    "What's the deal...?"

    JaMaHa closed his eyes. "There's no point in lying to you guys anymore." He swallowed. "Concerto was the only one who knew the password for making backups to the city. And....they're due tonight."

    The townsfolk were immediately in an uproar.

    "Who gave YOU the right to rest the fate of our city in the hands of one guy?!" seethed Roz.

    "You mean our town's going to be destroyed?" said Jub uneasily, looking at Mashi. Mashi's eyes were cold and hard and disappointed.

    "Guys, calm down!" shouted JaMaHa.

    "Calm DOWN?!" shouted ETF angrily.

    "Even I'M upset about this!" said Dude in anger. "And I know that in the end, everything will obviously work out great!"

    "That CRAZY boy is RIGHT!" shouted SFK.

    The townsfolk had gathered in a circle around JaMaHa and Kefka. Roz had grabbed the knife, and deftly wiped Raymond's blood off with a kitchen rag. She now advanced through the townsfolk towards them.

    "It's been a good run," murmured Kefka to JaMaHa sadly.

    "See you in a different life, my friend," muttered JaMaHa, squeezing his eyes shut.

    "WAIT!"

    Everyone turned. None other than Wrydryn was running in.

    "What is it now?" snarled SFK. "We're TRYING to unleash vigilante justice here!"

    "I'm all for that," said Wry, breathing heavily. "But you're attacking the wrong guy! I looked back at the surveillance tapes and...TheLegend had an accomplice!"

    "WHO?!" screamed everyone.

    Wry paused and looked around the room. He found his target. "THERE!" he shouted, pointing at the culprit. And everyone gasped in horror, because he was pointing at none other than Jub3r7.

    "ME?!" said Jub in as much horror as everyone else.

    "You!" shouted Wry. He pulled his laptop out of his backpack and showed everyone the frozen frame. "There is no denying that's you, now, is there?"

    "I... what...." said Jub, eyes welling up in tears. The figure looked exactly like him. "It wasn't me! You guys HAVE to believe me!" He looked at Mashi pleadingly. "Mashi.... you believe me... don't you?"

    Mashi's eyes had the same cold, dark disappointment in them that had earlier been directed at JaMaHa. "How could you?" was all he said. It was all he needed to. The betrayal and hurt was in his voice.

    "What have you done with Concerto?!" shouted JaMaHa, lifting Jub up by his collar.

    "I DON'T KNOW!" howled Jub, starting to choke.

    Slow looked at all this in horror. How could this be true? Jub would never do something like that, would he? Slow looked around the room frantically. Jub legitimately seemed like he didn't do it... or, at least, he didn't remember doing it... That's it! Slow looked over at Mashi. There was clearly a betrayed, disappointed expression on his face. But...beneath the mask... was that a flicker of... glee? Joyousness?

    And suddenly, everything made sense.

    "STOP!"

    Everyone turned to Slow. JaMaHa dropped Jub, who scampered to the corner.

    "Wry's right!" screamed Slow. "Jub DID assist in the kidnapping of Concerto!"

    "Slow? Where are you going with this?" murmured Jub3r7 nervously.

    "But he was being forced to--by someone employing both him and Raymond!"

    "He was?" said JaMaHa. "Who was it?!"

    "He's right there!" shouted Slow. Everyone turned and gasped yet again, because he was pointing at Mashi. And this time--finally--the uneasy look in Mashi's eyes told Slow that he was right on the money.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on July 03, 2012, 08:09:36 AM
Ah, THERE's chapter one! must have misplaced it. Silly me. ::)

CHAPTER ONE
Three Days Earlier

           Jub3r7 never endured—rather, enjoyed—a storm alone. It was much more fun to be with other people during a storm. So as soon as he noticed the rumbling clouds in the distance, he immediately left his own house and looked around at all of the others. Who to visit... who to visit... Mashi? He always visited Mashi... meh... why not?

           Jub3r7 knocked on the door to Mashi's apartment. The door was answered quickly.

           "If it isn't Jubilant Jubert!" Mashi said, smiling wryly. He always had that same smile on his face. Like he knew something and wasn't about to let you in on the secret.

           "Hey... Mashi...uh, Vera..." said Jub3r7 awkwardly. "Can I...uhh... Can I come in?"

           "Of course," said Mashi politely. He widened the door and Jub3r7 hesitated before entering. Mashi closed the door.

Jub3r7 sat down awkwardly in a comfortable beanbag chair. Mashi sat down elegantly and effortlessly opposite him in a similar one.

"What's up?" said Mashi with a subtle yawn.

"Nothing much..." Jub3r7 said, inadvertently yawning himself after seeing Mashi yawn. He relaxed a little, sinking into his chair. "I came because I don't like being alone in storms."

"Ah, yes, I know what you mean," said Mashi. "Gives one an eerie feeling, don't you agree?"

"A bit," Jub3r7 agreed.

"Actually," continued Mashi, studying Jub3r7 closely, "not so eerie. More like...relaxing."

"Relaxing?" Jub3r7 said absently. "How do you mean?"

"The insistent pounding of the rain overhead... The distant purr of thunder... The bright, entrancing flashes of lightning..." Mashi said slowly, thoughtfully. "It's all very...calming, don't you find?"

"A little, I guess," said Jub3r7, stifling another yawn. "Excuse me, sorry."

"No, yawns don't offend me," said Mashi with that wry smile. "I can understand if you feel a bit tired."

"Tired..." muttered Jub3r7. "Yeah, a little..." he admitted. He sunk a little deeper into the chair. "This chair is comfortable," he said.

"Yes," Mashi agreed. "Just the thing to relax in during such a storm."

Suddenly, irresistibly, Jub3r7 was aware of the pounding raindrops on the roof: Drip. Drip. Drip. Drip. The sound seemed to align itself with his own pulse. Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump. Drip. Thump. Drip. Thump.

Jub3r7's eyelids began to close. Just as they closed, they popped open again, with some apparent effort. Mashi was staring at him.

"Sorry," said Jub3r7, shaking himself slightly. "I don't know what's come over me."

"I do..." murmured Mashi to himself. "It's quite alright," he said more loudly. "I myself am close to slumber. I keep hearing that grandfather clock in the corner. It keeps on ticking...and ticking...and ticking...and ticking...and ticking..." Mashi droned, keeping perfect rhythm with the clock's pendulum, the pounding rain, and the heartbeat of Jub3r7...but not for long. The heartbeat slowed with every second, and finally became a consistent thumping, deep within the boy, who had seemingly fallen asleep.

"Can you hear me?" Mashi said quietly.

"Yes..." Jub3r7 mumbled.

"Good," said Mashi. "You are now in a hypnotic trance and as such are willing to comply with whatever suggestions I may make. You will remember nothing of this afterwards. Now, here are my requests..."
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on July 03, 2012, 08:13:22 AM
I can't wait to see how I play into this XD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: K-NiGhT on July 03, 2012, 08:24:33 AM
Poor raymond :( and I never guessed it, but Mashi is totes a wolf. Pretty good idea there, Slow :3
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Mashi on July 03, 2012, 08:35:43 AM
hey i would never hurt jub3r7 water you taking abowt
But A+ nevertheless.
Keep this up and maybe you won't need to watch Melancholy for a short while!!!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Kman96 on July 03, 2012, 10:29:10 AM
Quote from: K-NiGhT on July 03, 2012, 08:24:33 AMMashi is totes a wolf.
Yeah, he is.  Mashi, how could you?!?

Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on July 03, 2012, 10:51:21 AM
A couple random notes on the story so far...

A) I find it interesting that while this is easily the longest chapter so far, it took half the time that it did for me to write any of the others. I think I was too interested in my own plot. The words just came flying out of my fingers.
B) Chapter one is exactly as I wrote it back in September of 2011--I haven't changed anything. So yeah, Mashi was evil from the very first time I started writing this >:D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on July 03, 2012, 01:54:15 PM
I'm still not in this...
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on July 03, 2012, 02:00:44 PM
It's not over?

....actually I meant to put you in chapter eleven, but I forgot. I'll work you in somewhere because your scene was actually kind of funny. ::) But I erased the list of ostracized people, in case you haven't noticed... I mean, I'm not going to shove people into a story where they have no business being just for the sake of shoving them in (unless you're Kman).
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on July 03, 2012, 02:07:12 PM
Yeah, Kman was a nice touch, plus most of the people on that list are gone now anyway.

Ah, membership here is fleeting for the many.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: spitllama on July 03, 2012, 02:17:04 PM
I would like to think that I've been around long enough to be a part of the NSM novel, but don't put me in just to put me in
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Kman96 on July 03, 2012, 04:20:33 PM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on July 03, 2012, 02:00:44 PMI mean, I'm not going to shove people into a story where they have no business being just for the sake of shoving them in (unless you're Kman).

Hey, what's that supposed to mean...?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: JDMEK5 on July 03, 2012, 05:55:04 PM
Think I could at least be on the character list? Even if I'm not in the story right away...?

EDIT: What if the entire story was put under the first post as well? That way it could be easy to read it chapter by chapter.
So, when a new chapter is added, it would be copied/pasted to the end of the first post.
Would that work or would that be considered spamming?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on July 03, 2012, 06:10:31 PM
Quote from: Kman96 on July 03, 2012, 04:20:33 PMHey, what's that supposed to mean...?
That you have nothing to do with the plot of the story?

Quote from: JDMEK5 on July 03, 2012, 05:55:04 PMThink I could at least be on the character list? Even if I'm not in the story right away...?

EDIT: What if the entire story was put under the first post as well? That way it could be easy to read it chapter by chapter.
So, when a new chapter is added, it would be copied/pasted to the end of the first post.
Would that work or would that be considered spamming?

There's a character limit on the posts. When I finish the story, I'll create a new topic and post the entire thing in a couple posts and people can leave any comments underneath.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Kman96 on July 03, 2012, 07:56:03 PM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on July 03, 2012, 06:10:31 PMThat you have nothing to do with the plot of the story?

Oh ok, got it. That's alright. I was happy to even be involved :) thanks, Slow!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Wrydryn on July 06, 2012, 12:01:31 PM
Mashi stole my smile. :<

Great chapter featuring me too, although it seemed like my character was a bit flat.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Dude on July 06, 2012, 12:20:23 PM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on July 01, 2012, 12:32:55 PM"Does it involve tentacle rape?" said Dude in a bored voice.
<3
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on July 06, 2012, 12:22:53 PM
 ;D <3
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Ruto on July 06, 2012, 12:26:12 PM
HENTAI

<3

loljk. Eww XD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Shadoninja on July 06, 2012, 12:26:50 PM
Quote from: Ruto on July 06, 2012, 12:26:12 PMHENTAI

<3

loljk. Eww XD
Qft
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on July 06, 2012, 12:33:24 PM
Well Dude's like in love with Rule34 and other things of the sort soooo XDDD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: JDMEK5 on July 06, 2012, 01:17:22 PM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on July 03, 2012, 06:10:31 PMThere's a character limit on the posts. When I finish the story, I'll create a new topic and post the entire thing in a couple posts and people can leave any comments underneath.

I hope there isn't a character limit for the story.. :P
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: K-NiGhT on July 06, 2012, 03:05:39 PM
Quote from: Shadoninja on July 06, 2012, 12:26:50 PMQft
Meaning?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: spitllama on July 06, 2012, 03:46:15 PM
quantitative feedback theory
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Jub3r7 on July 06, 2012, 10:45:17 PM
Twist ending.
I hypnotized Mashi into thinking he hypnotized me.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on August 28, 2012, 04:26:57 PM
Bump to remind Slow.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: EFitTrainr on November 09, 2012, 04:07:21 PM
Someone needs to work on this.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Jub3r7 on November 15, 2012, 03:13:22 PM
I"ll do it. *proceeds to write alternate ending to post in official thread*

(I'm kidding. Too lazy.)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on December 23, 2012, 06:42:40 PM
Bump. Slow, are you still working on this?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Bubbles on January 14, 2013, 10:04:07 PM
 You're still doing this, right? You cant just stop now D: Plus I'd love to be in it ;)

I think the best thing about this story is that when it isnt humorous its truthful
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Kman96 on March 22, 2013, 02:45:04 PM
BUUUUUUUUMMMMMP.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on March 22, 2013, 02:47:18 PM
Slow, you realize that the longer you take to write this, the NSM you're writing about is going to change more and more from the current NSM.  :P
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on March 22, 2013, 02:53:37 PM
I might not be relevant by then!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on May 12, 2013, 02:26:19 PM
You're relevant?

I'll finish the story soon, promise.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on June 30, 2013, 08:11:30 AM
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
Tinychat Bar, Part II

    Mashi's face remained calm, although Slow could have sworn he saw a slight flicker in his expression--he might have blinked his eyes. After a few seconds' worth of silence, he smiled. SlowPokemon flinched.

    "Me, SlowPokemon?" he said, amused. "Surely you can't be serious."

    "I am serious," said Slow, quoting one of his favorite movies, "and don't call me Shirley."

    "Hey, SHIRLEY!" shouted SuperFireKirby, grinning. "Heh, that'll show HIM," he whispered to Dude, who facepalmed so hard that he left a large red handprint on his face and screamed in pain. Slow and Mashi, briefly distracted by this display, stared at SFK and Dude only a few seconds before returning to lock gazes with each other.

    Slow was sure Mashi was behind Jub3r7's apparent guilt, but he had no idea how. How had Mashi managed to get Jub3r7 of all people to commit a crime? And what was more, Jub3r7 didn't seem to remember it, judging by his shaking, nervous body and tears threatening to drip from his eyes. Maybe Slow was just reading too much into--wait.

    Reading.

    And suddenly, SlowPokemon remembered something of interest that might be helpful. Last week, during a trip to the library, he had checked out at the same time as Mashi, and they had been in such an interesting conversation that their receipts were accidentally mixed up. Slow had gone home to find he had Mashi's receipt. Maybe there was some sort of clue in that.

    Slow reached into his pocket and pulled out his wallet, out of which several receipts were sticking. He rifled through them quickly until he at last came to Mashi's receipt from the NSM public library. He looked it over, and finally a small smile appeared on his face, albeit for merely an instant.

    "Well, SlowPokemon?" said Mashi impatiently. "Do you have any sort of evidence to back up your accusation? I hope you've realized this silly exercise is over!!!"

    "Not so fast," said Slow, his face trying to remain neutral while his eyes gleamed excitedly. "I think I do have some theories."

    Mashi sighed exasperatedly. "Fine then. I'm sure we'd all love to hear them."

    Slow began pacing briskly. This was an important deal, and he had to be sure to draw it out correctly. Finally, he stopped, turned toward the intrigued crowd, and spoke.

    "When Wrydryn said Jub3r7 was the culprit, I didn't think there was any chance," Slow pondered. "I mean, not only because he's Jub3r7, but did you see his reaction? He went white as a sheet, started crying, and begged us to believe that he didn't do it. That just doesn't seem fitting. One thing I've always admired about Jub3r7 is that, when guilty, he always owns up to his guilt. That led me to believe he was telling the truth."

    The crowd looked around and murmured assent. Mashi, however, at the front, simply looked on, his face stony and his arms crossed.

    "However," Slow continued, "when Wrydryn pulled up that screenshot from outside Town Hall, there was no question. That was definitely Jub3r7--not a single person here could deny that. Hell, not a single person who isn't blind could deny that!"

    The crowd began murmuring agreement again.

    "That was DEFINITELY him..."

    "Yeah, I'd recognize that random Pokémon GIF avatar anywhere..."

    "He even has the mullet..."

    "I'm not finished," said Slow a little loudly. Everyone stopped talking. "So here are the facts that I deduced from this ordeal: 1. Jub3r7 was telling the truth when he asserted he did not commit the crime, and 2. Jub3r7 committed the crime along with Raymondbl."

    The crowd couldn't stop themselves from muttering this time, confused as they were. Slow cleared his throat loudly and pressed on, raising his voice.

    "Allow me to clarify," said Slow. "When I say Jub3r7 was telling the truth, he was telling the truth as far as he knew. This is because..." Slow paused, and closed his eyes, walking away from the group. Suddenly, he spun around and triumphantly jabbed his pointer finger toward Mashi. "...Mashi had Jub3r7 under hypnosis! That's why Jub3r7 doesn't remember committing the crime!"

    The crowd gasped and turned to Mashi. There was no question--Mashi was definitely noticeably jarred this time. He took a moment and composed himself. "SlowPokemon, that is a ludicrous accusation!" he shot back, his voice slightly less calm. "That sort of thing only happens in the most contrived films! Besides, I'd like to see you provide evidence I hypnotized him!"

    Slow grinned. "I'm so sorry, my dear Mashi, but I can do just that." Mashi's intense gaze faltered, looking legitimately concerned. Slow pulled the receipt from his pocket, and held it up to NSM. "Everyone, take a look at this!" he shouted.

    No one reacted. Somewhere, a cricket chirped. Dude was the first to speak. "....Slow..."

    Slow looked over at the receipt, and immediately went scarlet. "Wrong receipt. Wrong receipt," he said, stuffing it back into his pocket shamefully. Recovering, he dug deeper in his pocket and grabbed the right receipt. "Look at this!" he shouted.

    There was a largely puzzled look on the crowd. "A receipt for library books?" Roz said.

    "Yes, indeed," said Slow, eyes gleaming once more. "It belongs to Mashi, and I accidentally took it home instead of mine on the last time we visited the library together. Could you tell me what the first book is?" he said, shoving the receipt toward the crowd.

    SFK squinted. "Fifty Shades of..."

    "SECOND BOOK!" Slow shouted.

    Roz grabbed the receipt from SFK and read aloud. "Hypnosis in Everyday Life: Practical Uses of the Art of Controlling Others..." she read, and looked up in awe at SlowPokemon. "You were right..."

    "No," said Mashi, slightly panicky. "Guys, of course I didn't--I mean, I'm simply interested in hypnosis as an art... I would never actually hypnotize someone! Besides, you can only be hypnotized with a lot of trust in the one hypnotizing you!"

    "And let me ask you this, Mashi," said Slow quietly. "Does Jub3r7 trust you?"

    "More than anyone."

Jub3r7 had finally spoken up, tears now streaming down his face. And for the first time, he looked on at Mashi with something other than awe or admiration--he was looking at him with sad, cold disappointment, a look of pure betrayal.

    The crowd was advancing on Mashi now, cornering him. Mashi was looking steadily more panicked, and finally screamed "There is no way you imbeciles can stop me!" and shoved through the crowd, darting out the door.

    "Go after him!" JaMaHa shouted, and his loyal citizens complied.

    "This is all pretty EXCITING, don't you THINK?" SFK asked Dude pleasantly as they ran out of the restaurant. Dude, who didn't want to say he was having fun but also didn't want to lie, remained silent.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: K-NiGhT on June 30, 2013, 08:20:06 AM
Omg i cried a little.

So emotional.

Slow, you're a great writer. There were so many different emotions in this one chapter alone.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on June 30, 2013, 10:27:01 AM
Very good, but I'm still not in this.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: FSM-Reapr on June 30, 2013, 10:30:52 AM
needs more fsm
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Mashi on June 30, 2013, 11:20:32 AM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on June 30, 2013, 08:11:30 AMSFK squinted. "Fifty Shades of..."

    "SECOND BOOK!" Slow shouted.
lololololololololololololololololloololololololool
AD+++++++++

This chapter was pretty great.  I can definitely see how long you've been toiling over the past 11 months to write this.  I'm proud of you, SlowPokemon!!!

The update was a very pleasant surprise though and it was quite humourous too.  I'm glad to see this back; it's a fantastic novel.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on June 30, 2013, 11:38:47 AM
Quote from: MaestroUGC on June 30, 2013, 10:27:01 AMVery good, but I'm still not in this.

stop saying that, please... you'll alert everyone to the surprise ending when you show up and kill everyone

Quote from: FSM-Reapr on June 30, 2013, 10:30:52 AMneeds more fsm

You didn't exist yet in the NSM I'm writing about.

Quote from: K-NiGhT on June 30, 2013, 08:20:06 AMOmg i cried a little.

So emotional.

Slow, you're a great writer. There were so many different emotions in this one chapter alone.

Quote from: Mashi on June 30, 2013, 11:20:32 AMlololololololololololololololololloololololololool
AD+++++++++

This chapter was pretty great.  I can definitely see how long you've been toiling over the past 11 months to write this.  I'm proud of you, SlowPokemon!!!

The update was a very pleasant surprise though and it was quite humourous too.  I'm glad to see this back; it's a fantastic novel.

Thanks guys!! ^^
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on June 30, 2013, 12:55:55 PM
A+ * infinity = this chapter.

I'm ecstatic that this is being continued. Thanks so much, Slow! :)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Waddle Bro on June 30, 2013, 03:33:18 PM
needs more waddlin'


KIDDING
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Roz~ on June 30, 2013, 06:39:10 PM
I missed the novel so much ;~;
I'm glad you finally wrote a new chapter! It's as good as the rest of the story :D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Nebbles on June 30, 2013, 09:21:05 PM
oh my god the novel is back! yay!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Dude on November 18, 2013, 02:22:50 PM
*coughs obnoxiously*
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: K-NiGhT on November 18, 2013, 02:28:20 PM
bless u
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Dude on November 18, 2013, 03:10:03 PM
i'm pretty sure i didn't sneeze
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on November 18, 2013, 03:11:03 PM
No, but it might be a good idea to have a doctor check out that cough.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on February 02, 2014, 08:34:15 PM
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
Unleashing the Monster

    Slow was the first one out the door, and halted, looking around frantically for Mashi as the others caught up with him.

    "Make way!" shouted JaMaHa, pushing through the crowd. He stood in front of all of them and began barking orders. "Attention! Mashi has been accused of treason and must be apprehended by any means necessary! Is that clear?"

    "Yes, sergeant JaMaHa!" shouted his citizens in unison.

    "And one more thing!" he continued. "See to it that he's brought back alive." The mayor narrowed his eyes. "I've known Mashi for several years now, and I have to imagine that there's some sort of reasonable explanation for all this."

    "Sir, yes, sir!" affirmed the NSM citizens.

    "And if you are to find one Concerto No. 20 in D Minor, you are to bring him to safety immediately! Do I make myself clear?!"

    "YOU BET YOUR ASS!" screamed SFK. Everyone turned to stare at him, JaMaHa visibly fuming. "Um, I mean... SIR, YES, SIR!" he corrected.

    "GO!" JaMaHa cried. Everyone ran past him except Kefka--JaMaHa grabbed his arm and muttered "Stay behind. I've got to talk to you about something."

    The gang was running with haste after Mashi. The boy was running toward the center of town.

    "It looks like he's headed for the Old Cemetery!" shouted ETF. "Chase after him!"

    "What do you THINK we're doing, woman?" shrieked SFK, panting. "It's not like we're... going to... let that BASTARD... get away!"

    "I'm just trying to be helpful!" said ETF indignantly.

    "Save your arguments for later!" roared Dude. "This is srs bsns!"

    "Serce bizzins?" said Nebbles, confused.

    "SHUT UP, EVERYONE!" Roz shouted, her eyes flashing frighteningly. "I don't want to have to kill anyone today."

    Note to self: remain on Roz's good side, Slow thought. "There he is!" he said aloud, and there, indeed, he was.

    Mashi was standing in the very center of the Old Cemetery, next to the oldest and most decrepit tomb in the place. There was a slightly crazed look in his eye as he looked up, smiling wickedly, at the group now running toward him.

    "You're too late!" he shouted gleefully. "At last, I will reign supreme!"

    "Mashi, you can't do this!" howled Jub3r7. "What's happened to you?! Think of what we had together!"

    "None of that matters now!" cackled Mashi. "I will have ultimate, absolute power over this entire forums, and none of you have a chance!" He looked down at the tomb, and his wicked grin got even bigger. Suddenly he whipped an old, musty book out of his pocket. "Maybe you would have seen this coming if you had bothered to read past the hypnosis book on my receipt!" he laughed hysterically.

    "Uh... Slow," said Winter, growing pale as snow. "What exactly was on the receipt besides that book?"

    Slow gulped. He hadn't even thought to read past that. He thrust his shaking hand into his pocket and read aloud.

    "Black Magic: Awakening the Dead to Aid in Your Ultimate Destruction Plan in Five Easy Steps," he read.

    Jub3r7 fainted.

    Mashi began shouting, reading aloud from the ancient tome. "RISE! BY THE POWER OF ZETA, I COMMAND THEE TO RISE!" he screamed. "RISE AND CONQUER THIS PLACE SO THAT YOU MAY HAVE YOUR REVENGE! RISE, ZINTENDO!"

    "ZINTENDO?!" everyone shrieked. Jub, who had just come to after being tended to by Slow, passed out again into his arms.

    Suddenly, a shimmering figure floated through the lid of the tomb.

    "It is you," said Dude in awe.

    "But... your account has been gone for ages now," said ETF, confused.

    "The person lives on," said Zintendo delicately. "Even after discarding memories of... this place..." His eyes narrowed and he looked down on NSM with loathing. "...the person can continue to exist elsewhere. All Mashi here has done was to make a bridge between worlds..." The ghost suddenly smiled horrifically. "...Unfortunately for you. I plan to sacrifice myself to aid Mashi... as revenge for hoW I WAS TREATED!" the ghost suddenly screamed, becoming hysterical. Jub, already unconscious, passed into a light coma.

    The ghost exploded in a ball of light that temporarily blinded the entire company, save for Mashi who pulled out a pair of fashionable sunglasses. Slow blinked hard and regained sight just in time to see Zintendo's tomb... remodel. The coffin suddenly raised a hundred feet into the air, Mashi standing triumphantly atop it. Its sides were expanding--how was that possible?--and its shape contorting drastically. The sound of hundreds of gears plagued the ears of the citizens. They watched on in horror as Zintendo's tomb became a giant white mech, a huge machine whirring angrily. A giant drill was pointed straight at the citizens, and cannons lined both sides of the beast. Safe inside a small room with glass windows was Mashi, yet they still heard his manic voice shouting a command: "KILL THEM!"

Hoping to have this done by the end of this week.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Dude on February 02, 2014, 08:45:03 PM
A+++++++

I missed this so much.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on February 02, 2014, 08:46:21 PM
<3
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Mashi on February 02, 2014, 09:35:49 PM
omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg

A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on February 02, 2014, 10:58:39 PM
CHAPTER SIXTEEN
Defeating the Monster

    The Zintendobot suddenly leapt forward, narrowly avoiding drilling straight through Dude.

    "When I wished to get drilled, this is not what I meant!" screamed Dude in terror.

    "We're literally SCREWED!" cried SFK, ducking to avoid one of the cannonballs that were now spewing forth steadily from the Zintendobot, exploding upon contact.

    "I'll stick with my explosive personality!" shrieked Nebbles, diving out of the way of an actual explosion.

    "Guys, get real! This is not a drill!" yelled Roz forcefully.

    "It sure looks like one!" shouted Winter hysterically.

    "THIS HAS BEEN A PUNTASTIC EXERCISE IN WRITING, BUT I REALLY THINK YOU SHOULD FOCUS ON GETTING US OUT OF THIS MESS!" roared Slow above the chaos.

    Right, sorry.

    The Zintendobot, intent on crushing all of the NSMers, lumbered forward, the sheer size guaranteeing escape was out of the question.

    "YOU AREN'T DOING A VERY GOOD JOB!" screamed Dude.

    I'M GETTING TO IT.

    "If we can't escape this thing, we have to defeat it!" shouted Roz over all the noise.

    "How do you even defeat something that big?!" yelled ETF.

    "You know what they say: the bigger the penis, the harder it gets!" shouted SFK. Everyone, including the Zintendobot, stopped activity and stared at him. Mashi took off his fashionable sunglasses and glared down at him. SFK blinked a couple times. "I'm just gonna... yeah." He ran for cover as the noise started up again, the Zintendobot now operating at full potential. Mashi put his fashionable sunglasses back on.

    "Maybe this'll do something!" said Winter, picking up a large stone and throwing it at the beast. The rock bounced off without leaving a scratch. The Zintendobot extended a mechanical arm and grabbed him suddenly. "THAT WAS MY PLAN, WHAT DO YOU GUYS HAVE?!" Winter shouted, terrified, as the Zintendobot waved him around.

    Slow took a deep breath. This was do or die. He gathered his composure, and ran straight at the beast, hoping to climb up the side and break through the glass. He could almost see himself confronting Mashi and taming the great beast, the entire city cheering him on, revering him as a hero as he--

    WHAM. The mechanical arm grabbed him, holding him tight next to Winter.

    "WHAT?!" shouted Dude in disbelief. "THIS IS YOUR STORY!"

    "HOW NARCISSISTIC DO YOU THINK I AM?!" screamed Slow.

    The Zintendobot finally cornered the citizens, backing them up against an intersection of two brick walls.

    "I guess this is goodbye," sobbed ETF.

    "Slow wouldn't actually kill us, right?" said Dude, looking alarmed for the first time since the story began.

    Suddenly there was a loud humming sound. Something was flying toward the Zintendobot.

    "It's a bird," said Nebbles in awe.

    "It's a plane!" said SFK.

    "IT'S A TWO-HEADED MAN ON A DONKEY!" shouted Winter, losing his head completely.

    "It's... a helicopter!" gasped Slow. "Seriously, how did someone think that was a bird or a plane for God's sake?"

    It's called making a reference, young Slow.

It was indeed a helicopter, and it had the NSM logo emblazoned on the side. It landed on top of the Zintendobot, denting the roof, before JaMaHa and Kefka exited and smashed through the glass windows, SWAT-team style. Kefka slammed some buttons on a control panel and the Zintendobot stopped moving with a screeching noise. The mechanical arm dropped Winter and Slow. They landed directly upon the recently-revived Jub3r7, who fainted once again from the impact.

    "MASHI!" roared JaMaHa. The entire company fell silent and Mashi actually looked somewhat frightened for the first time. "YOU ARE UNDER ARREST ON CHARGES OF TREASON, KIDNAPPING AND ATTEMPTED MURDER!"

    The company cheered.

    "What's next?" whispered Slow to Winter.

    "This isn't over quite yet, I fear," said Winter grimly. "Backups are due in two hours and we haven't found Concerto yet."

    "Well, we have our culprit, that's worth something," said ETF hopefully.

    "It's worth everything," said Roz firmly. "As annoying as some of you can be..." (she glanced disdainfully at SuperFireKirby here) "...you're like family and I rather like living here. We're going to make this bastard talk if I have to kill him in the process."

    Slow occasionally found himself awed into silence when Roz spoke, and this was one of those occasions.

    Kefka used a rope to scale down the beast. "Attention, everyone! JaMaHa has taken the suspect to the Town Hall. He wants all of you there to help sort out this mess."

    The group nodded as one and made their way to the center plaza.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Kman96 on February 02, 2014, 11:15:24 PM
Well that escalated quickly.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Mashi on February 02, 2014, 11:16:49 PM
is this the part where i make love to everyone to absolve me for my crimes
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on February 02, 2014, 11:20:47 PM
no that's in the spinoff series i mentioned
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Dude on February 02, 2014, 11:21:39 PM
Quote from: Mashi on February 02, 2014, 11:16:49 PMis this the part where i make love to everyone to absolve me for my crimes
i'd forgive you for sure if you let us do that

...wait is it us topping you or you topping us?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Roz~ on February 03, 2014, 10:12:41 AM
THIS STORY IS SO GOOD <3
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on February 03, 2014, 10:16:31 AM
I laughed way too hard
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: K-NiGhT on February 03, 2014, 11:25:53 AM
oh look a reason to come back randomly. sure why not.

ilu slow so glad you're gonna finish this!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: EFitTrainr on February 03, 2014, 12:41:02 PM
I am dying
This is great
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on February 03, 2014, 02:44:41 PM
Still not in this.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Roz~ on February 03, 2014, 04:11:06 PM
You're gonna be the final boss
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on February 03, 2014, 04:15:28 PM
No, if I am a Boss, I better be the Bonus Boss that requires you to be level 99999.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on February 03, 2014, 07:41:42 PM
CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
Jerry Deduces

    JaMaHa stood in the center plaza, awaiting the others. Mashi's left wrist was handcuffed to the G-Han statue in the middle of the plaza. His other arm hung free at his side, allowing him to adjust his fashionable sunglasses and fix his hair.

    "Mayor JaMaHa, I formally request to be released," said Mashi.

    JaMaHa sucked air into his cheeks and blew it out slowly.

    "No, Mashi," he replied without turning around, struggling to remain calm. "You've broken several laws, and we need to hold a town meeting to decide what to do with you."

    "So you won't let me go?" said Mashi, sighing.

    "No."

    "What if I tell you where Concerto is?" Mashi said, smiling smugly.

    At the mention of his trusted friend's name, something in JaMaHa snapped. He turned around and pulled his fist back, prepared to strike. Luckily, the other NSMers were just arriving, and SFK and Winter were able to restrain JaMaHa just before he punched the suspect in the face.

    "What did you do with him, you bastard?!" shouted JaMaHa furiously.

    "Ahahahaha," Mashi laughed. "Where's the proof I kidnapped Concerto? I was only going to offer conjecture! Not that you'd need it if you were a halfway competent moderator."

    "Somebody else take this," seethed JaMaHa. "I can't deal with him right now."

    "Mashi," said Slow. "There's one thing I can't understand: Why do you want to destroy NinSheetMusic in the first place?"

    "Yeah," said ETF. "I always got the impression you loved us."

    Mashi let out a derisive snort. "Loved you? On the contrary, darling, I abhor you and the rest of this disgusting forums. My greatest wish is to see it turned to rubble."

    Nebbles was shaking with silent rage. What gave this bastard the right to act so superior and hateful?

    "If you don't like it here, you can always leave," said Winter angrily. "Why make us all suffer when you could choose to never see this place again?"

    Mashi broke into genuinely amused laughter. "You dim-witted moderator. This isn't just about senseless violence. This is about revenge," he clarified, his eyes flashing beneath his fashionable sunglasses.

    "Revenge?!" shouted JaMaHa, turning to face him. "What the hell did we ever do to you to deserve this kind of revenge?!"

    "You are such fools!" laughed Mashi, wiping a tear from his eye with his free hand. "You still have no idea what this is really about! It's enough to make me laugh myself to death!"

    JaMaHa couldn't take it anymore. He shoved through the crowd and punched Mashi square in the jaw. A tooth broke loose from his mouth and shot across the plaza. His fashionable sunglasses also flew off his face, landing and cracking in front of Jub3r7.

    "Jerry!" shouted Mashi suddenly. "Bring me those, now!"

    Jub, however, was staring intently at the fashionable sunglasses. The gears in his mind were turning; something seemed off, but what?

    "These sunglasses," said Jub slowly. "Where did you get them?"

    "That TWG from two years ago, of course!" said Mashi defensively. "Don't you remember? The players were given sunglasses as a thank-you for participating in the program. Now return my property."

    Suddenly, it clicked. Jub immediately looked up, directly at Mashi, eyes shining and mouth corners twitching with the beginnings of a triumphant grin.

    "But this isn't your property, Mashi," said Jub slowly. "These sunglasses' frames are hot pink. Hot pink sunglasses were given out that game... to the Wolf team. You were a Human, and the Human team's commemorative sunglasses were framed in a salient, vogue shade of green-yellow."

    "I remember that..." murmured someone in the crowd.

    "Yeah, I still have my sunglasses..."

    "I accidentally ran mine over with my truck, but they were definitely green..."

    "So that brings me to my next question," said Jub, trembling. "Who are you really?"

    The entire crowd gasped and took a step back, turning their horrified stares to Mashi.

    "Whatever do you mean?" snarled Mashi. "I'm exactly who I've always been."

    "Check his eyes," said Roz suddenly. "If he wants those sunglasses so bad, there's got to be a reason for hiding his eyes."

    "No!" shouted Mashi, sounding panicked. "My--my eyes are simply sensitive to moonlight! This is a violation of privacy--"

    "Don't make me punch you again," growled JaMaHa.

    Jub walked up to Mashi, and looked directly into his eyes. Those eyes looked...different, somehow. Suddenly, he noticed it. The skin around Mashi's eyes was a slightly lighter color than the rest of his dark face. Repulsed but fascinated, Jub rubbed his thumb over the light area, only to have it become lighter still. A dark residue was left on his thumb.

    "Is this... makeup?" said Jub, confused.

    Mashi closed his eyes and began to chuckle. The laughter, tiny at first, started to grow, soon becoming a full-fledged evil laugh. "I was so close. Hah! To think that I was found out by a wimp like  you, of all people!"

    Mashi reached at his neck with his free hand.

    "What is he doing?" whispered ETF nervously.

    "He's... he's..." stammered SFK.

    "He's peeling off his skin!" screamed Nebbles hysterically.

    Mashi was, in fact, peeling off what appeared to be skin, but was actually a very well-made mask. And when the mask came off, everyone gasped in shock at the face that was underneath.

    "MaestroUGC?" said Jub incredulously.

The man behind the mask smiled pleasantly.

    "Oh, absolutely."
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on February 03, 2014, 07:45:20 PM
Now that's more like it.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: K-NiGhT on February 03, 2014, 07:56:52 PM
OHHHH SHIIIIT
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Mashi on February 03, 2014, 08:04:45 PM
i never expected this at all!!!

not even from all the conversations we were having

Also:

    "I accidentally ran mine over with my truck, but they were definitely green..."

who said this which one of you nsmers are going to be lynched this phase???
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Greg on February 04, 2014, 07:15:38 PM
ahahahaha oh my god this is brilliant
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on February 06, 2014, 02:56:49 PM
CHAPTER EIGHTEEN
The Great Arrogant King

    "Maestro?!" said Slow, completely taken aback. "What the hell are you doing? Mashi was supposed to be...that is, I..."

    "Isn't it obvious?" snarled Maestro. "I'm hijacking your story. I knew about your little plan not to include me, so several days ago I took matters into my own hands."

    Well played, Maestro. Well played.

    "But why not just include yourself in our activities? Show up at my party or something?" cried Winter.

    "I didn't receive an invitation," said Maestro blankly. "You don't just show up at someone's house uninvited."

    "I think a more important moral might be 'YOU DON'T KIDNAP PEOPLE AND TRY TO DESTROY THE CITY!'" screamed ETF.

    "I must have missed that chapter in my etiquette book," said Maestro, frowning. "Either way, I have no good reason for not destroying you all, so I figured 'eh, what the hell?'"

    "What do you mean, 'there's no good reason not to destroy us?!'" said Nebbles furiously.

    Maestro looked at her disdainfully. "Peasants. I am much more accomplished and brilliant than any of you could ever dream to be."

    "You arrogant son of a BITCH!" said SFK angrily. "You don't just say 'eh, what the hell' and destroy an entire CITY!"

    "I do," said Maestro.

    "Oh," said SFK.

    "What I don't understand is how none of us noticed you were Mashi the whole time," said Roz, frowning. "I mean, you weren't even wearing the fashionable sunglasses until after the incident at the Tinychat Bar."

    "Ah, yes," said Maestro. "The mask was a touch too big for me, leaving a noticeable light area between my eyes and the spot that the mask began. So I had to use makeup to fill in the gaps. Unfortunately, when Slow here figured out that 'Mashi' was behind everything, I must admit that I panicked. The excess perspiration around my eyes caused the makeup to run, hence the sunglasses."

    "This guy wears makeup," snickered SFK. "How gay is that?"

    Dude glared at him stonily.

    "Uh, I said 'great,'" said SFK nervously. "How...great...is that. Yeah. Heh."

    "I wouldn't know. I don't wear makeup," said Dude icily.

    "Heh, is it tense in here or what?" said SFK, nervously adjusting his collar.

    "Okay," said JaMaHa, struggling to remain calm. "So you're telling me that you kidnapped Concerto..."

    "And Mashi," Maestro reminded him.

    "...and Mashi..." said JaMaHa, face growing red, "...just because you could?"

    Maestro mulled it over.

    "Well, it sounds a tad mundane when you put it like that, but I suppose that would be accurate," he affirmed.

    "I see," said JaMaHa. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Well, in that case..." JaMaHa glanced over toward Winter and nodded. "...YOUR ASS IS GOING TO JAIL, BUB!" he suddenly screamed.

    "J-jail?" said Maestro, startled. "But why? You peasants don't have that authority."

    "He's not even joking," said Dude incredulously. "He legitimately thinks he's above the law."

    "That's Maestro: our supreme king of arrogance," said Roz grimly.

    Winter and Kefka dragged a limp, confused Maestro away to the sheriff's office. JaMaHa shook his head. "I'll never understand what goes on in that one's head."
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on February 06, 2014, 03:03:12 PM
CHAPTER NINETEEN
A Piece of Blue

"Mayor JaMaHa, backups are due in a half hour and we still haven't found Concerto," said Jub, his voice shaking.

    "What?" said Slow, startled. "It's that late?"

    "Is this...goodbye?"

    "Will the forums be destroyed?"

    "Nobody knows where Concerto is..."

    "OH REARRY!"

    The crowd gasped and turned toward the voice. Shadoninja was walking toward them, squinting, hand on his hip, sticking his lips out. His mushroom hat glistened in the moonlight.

    "You all are overlooking something monumental!" he announced dramatically.

    "Shado!" said JaMaHa, stunned. "Are you saying--that is-- you know where Concerto--?"

    "Not yet! But I think I know someone who does!" said Shado, narrowing his eyes.

    Everyone gasped, then started chattering nervously.

    "Who is he talking about...?"

    "Someone knows where Concerto is..?"

    "You mean there was another person who had a hand in kidnapping Concerto?"

    "Objection!" shouted Shado, pointing a finger outstretched at Nebbles, who was the last to have spoken. She gave a start and looked fearfully at Shado.

"Objection?!" she shrieked.

    "Objection!" declared Shado again. "This person who knows where Concerto was taken was not in on the action!"

    "That doesn't make any sense!" said Slow frustratedly.

    "Hold it!" shouted Shado ferociously. "I haven't finished! This person knows because they were at the scene of the crime when Concerto was taken!"

    "We already saw the video tape of the crime!" said ETF. "There wasn't another person there!"

    "BESIDES," said SFK, "if there WAS another person, wouldn't they have stepped FORWARD to STOP the kidnapping?"

    "Take that!" said Shado triumphantly, and out of nowhere above his head, a giant hologram of the video tape appeared.

    "How is he doing that," said JaMaHa, completely nonplussed.

    "Just go with it," said Dude.

    "Take a look at this still frame!" ordered Shado. "We can clearly see Raymondbl carrying Concerto, with Jub3r7 hiding in the shadows!"

    "So where's this fourth person?" demanded Roz.

    "Right here!" said Shado, grinning, and zoomed in to the ground near Town Hall.

    "That's... the Blue Flower!" gasped Nebbles. "You mean it can see?"

    "I can talk, too!" squeaked a small voice near her feet.

    Nebbles screamed and looked down. "What?! The flower is talking?!"

    "You can call me blue...blueflo..." said the tiny voice, struggling to get the words out. It took a deep breath and said "Blueflower999, or Blue for short. I apologize; I have some trouble with speech."

    "What have you been doing?!" said ETF incredulously. "How are you here?"

    "Raymondbl planted me when he left the first time, to keep an eye on this place," said Blueflower. "He... he said..."

    "Raymondbl did?" interrupted SFK.

    Blueflower sighed. "Don't interrupt me, please. I hate when people interrupt me before I can finish a thought."

    "I'm just gonna..." muttered SFK, and hid behind JaMaHa.

    "I was told to remain silent and observe everything to report back to him," continued Blueflower. "So yes, I was here when Concerto was kidnapped, and I heard them say where they were going to take him."

    The crowd gasped, then cheered. Slow walked forward and plucked the flower out of the ground. The flower floated into the air, glowed brightly, then morphed into a boy.

    "I knew that wasn't a regular flower," muttered Dude.

    "Can you show us where he is?" said Shado. "It's vitally important!"

    The boy nodded. "Follow me."
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on February 06, 2014, 03:05:01 PM
What? That's it?

A few lines then I'm just carted off to jail?

What kind of bullsh*t is this! I'm not just some d-list actor who only comes in to p;lay bit parts! I am Maestro, the great and eternal! You do slander to my name by not letting me enjoy my moment more. I expect a full revision of both this chapter and the entire novel up to this point to make up for it.

You have 3 hours.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: blueflower999 on February 06, 2014, 03:06:18 PM
Looks like I have a new favorite character
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on February 06, 2014, 03:09:41 PM
Quote from: MaestroUGC on February 06, 2014, 03:05:01 PMWhat? That's it?

A few lines then I'm just carted off to jail?

What kind of bullsh*t is this! I'm not just some d-list actor who only comes in to p;lay bit parts! I am Maestro, the great and eternal! You do slander to my name by not letting me enjoy my moment more. I expect a full revision of both this chapter and the entire novel up to this point to make up for it.

You have 3 hours.

MAESTRO YOU WEREN'T EVEN SUPPOSED TO BE IN THIS BEFORE YOU HIJACKED MY STORY

LITERALLY IF THE AUTHOR IS SURPRISED BY WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE STORY THERE IS A PROBLEM AND I THINK YOU SHOULD BE CONTENT WITH YOUR BRIEF ESCAPADE

plus if you think about it all of mashi's lines are actually you
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on February 06, 2014, 03:13:27 PM
Quote from: blueflower999 on February 06, 2014, 03:06:18 PMLooks like I have a new favorite character
It's me right?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on February 06, 2014, 03:46:14 PM
CHAPTER TWENTY
The Rescue

    They didn't have far to go. He led them to one of the new apartment buildings which had just been built. Names of the people who would soon move in were posted on a sign outside with their respective room numbers.

    "They said it was room 1408," said Blueflower with certainty.

    "JaMaHa! Do you have clearance for this building?" said Shado.

    JaMaHa nodded. "I have the key. Let's go, guys."

    The crowd ran up the stairs, with Shadoninja leading the pack. "1408 is up on the fourth floor!" called JaMaHa.

    "Affirmative!" shouted Shado.

    The group arrived on the fourth floor and made their way to 1408, the door of which was slightly ajar.

    And there, inside the room, were two people tied to chairs, duct tape covering their mouths. On the left was Mashi, and on the right was none other than the mayor's trusted aide, Concerto No. 20 in D Minor.

    "Yes!" shouted Shado with delight. He ran forward, whipped out a switchblade, and sliced through the ropes binding Concerto in one swift motion. He grabbed Concerto's arm and pulled him up, raising his arm in the air. "TAKE THAT, SLOW! I COMPLETED YOUR CHALLENGE!" he shouted triumphantly.

    Slow gaped at him. "Challenge?"

    "The challenge to find Concerto of course!" said Shado importantly. He put on a pair of shades and said "With that, I'm out of here. Vrooooooooooom!"

    Making a noise like a car engine, he drove through the crowd and down the stairs.

    JaMaHa stared after him, shaking his head. "Why can't we get a few normal people in this town?"

    "Hell if I know," muttered Dude.

    Jub3r7 tearfully walked up to Mashi and untied his wrists, ripping the tape off his mouth.

    "S--Senpai..." he whimpered, and then hugged him, loudly wailing "I MISSED MY BEST FRIEND!"

    "Aww!" gushed everyone--except the mayor. He walked up to Concerto, smiling and shaking his head.

    "Jesus, Concerto. You do have a knack for getting into trouble."

    "That's the last time I drink on the job," said Concerto, rubbing his wrists ruefully.

    "What was that?" said JaMaHa, who hadn't quite heard him.

    "Oh, uh, nothing," said Concerto. He smiled slightly. "Ready to do some backups, buddy?"

    "That's no way to address your mayor, Concerto," laughed JaMaHa. "Supreme Lord JaMaHa will do."

    Suddenly, Mashi stood on top of his chair. "Attention, everyone!!! Are you ready for the last plot twist???"

    "Uh, plot twist?" said Slow uneasily.

    Mashi reached at his neck and ripped off his mask, revealing--himself.

    Everyone stared at him.

    "..."

    Mashi stared back.

    "Well I assumed that if you ever deduced that Maestro was masquerading as me, you would be expecting everyone to be in disguise. And what better disguise than myself??? No one would ever suspect!!!"

    Everyone laughed at the frivolity of the situation, and filed out of the building one by one, ready to go home after a long, stressful day.

    "I wonder who's going to live in that apartment?" said Jub3r7 as he walked out with Mashi and Slow.

    Slow walked up to the sign and squinted. "Room 1408 is someone named... MassiveMayhem."

    "Sounds interesting," said Mashi.

    "I guess we'll have to tell him about who was living in his apartment before he was!" laughed Slow.

    Roz laughed, passing them. "That'll be one hell of a story!"

    Yes it will, Roz. Yes it will.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on February 06, 2014, 03:46:46 PM
EPILOGUE
An Update

Three weeks later...

    "So you're saying that you never even checked out any of those books?" said Slow incredulously.

    "No, that must have been Maestro that you met at the library," said Mashi, sighing.

    "I can't believe I had entire conversations with that man and didn't realize it the whole time," said Slow regretfully.

    "How's he doing, anyway?" said Mashi curiously.

    "He's absolutely raving," said Winter grimly, who had approached them. "He keeps going on about more screen time or something. Can barely get a cohesive word out of him, but if we hand him a blank score sheet, he writes the most beautiful symphonies."

    "Fascinating," said Slow thoughtfully.

    "And JaMaHa has been keeping up with backups, right?" said Mashi sharply.

    "Now Mashi," sighed Winter. "Have a little more faith in your mayor, won't you?"

    Suddenly, all three felt a wave of energy pass over them.

    â€What was that†said Mashi.

    Slow paused.

    â€Mashi, did you justâ€| he began, then shrieked. â€I’m doing it too!â€

    â€Oh, hehe,†said Winter nervously. â€That’s JaMaHa’s new forums update. I think it was going to cause a few adverse effects, but I didn’t know that it would|’

    â€JAMAHA, PREPARE FOR MY WRATH!†screamed Mashi, running for Town Hall. Slow laughed and ran after him.

FIN
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: K-NiGhT on February 06, 2014, 03:51:59 PM
What a nice ending :) congrats on finally finishing this, Slow :D
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Dude on February 06, 2014, 05:22:55 PM
why would room 1408 be on the 4th floor? shouldn't it be it 8th room of the 14th floor? everyone knows that. come on.

...or the 408th room on the 1st floor, but that's silly because no normal sized building should have that.
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on February 06, 2014, 05:31:39 PM
It's building 1 of a 4 building complex. So the eighth room of the fourth floor of the first building: 1408. Petty smartass
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Dude on February 06, 2014, 05:39:51 PM
oh

well then sooorryyyy ≧3
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on February 06, 2014, 05:52:17 PM
So when do we get the sequel?
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on February 06, 2014, 05:58:13 PM
Quote from: Dude on February 06, 2014, 05:39:51 PMoh

well then sooorryyyy ≧3

I was just impressed I had an excuse
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Kman96 on February 06, 2014, 06:01:59 PM
Ah...


The end of an era, it seems...
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Mashi on February 06, 2014, 06:09:12 PM
JAMAHA, PREPARE FOR MY WRATH!!!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: Roz~ on February 08, 2014, 10:22:32 AM
Beautiful. ;~;
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on February 08, 2014, 12:08:40 PM
Quote from: Roz~ on February 08, 2014, 10:22:32 AMBeautiful. ;~;

Glad some people think so ^-^
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: K-NiGhT on February 08, 2014, 12:12:51 PM
whatchoo mean "some" people? This is like one of the few stories that has been actually completed on this board and its received almost exclusively positive comments.

This is a big part of NSM history. Again, congrats on finishing! ::)
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: SlowPokemon on February 08, 2014, 12:19:56 PM
Haha, true. I just wrote it to make people laugh so I hope that happened. xD

Now, on to bigger and better things!
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: K-NiGhT on February 08, 2014, 01:12:47 PM
Quote from: SlowPokemon on February 08, 2014, 12:19:56 PMNow, on to bigger and better things!

the great nsm sequel confirmed
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: braix on February 08, 2014, 02:32:41 PM
I started using the forums only recently so I'm just gonna...read it all right now. *boredom*
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: braix on February 08, 2014, 03:58:56 PM
WOAH.
BEST 45 MINUTES OF MY LIFE.
lol this made me want to write Gnat Hat. xD
Title: Re: The Great NSM Novel
Post by: MaestroUGC on February 09, 2014, 12:21:07 AM
Quote from: K-NiGhT on February 08, 2014, 01:12:47 PMthe great nsm sequel confirmed
And it shall be called "The Greater NSM Novel: Revenge of the Frivolousness"

Alternate subtitles are:
Super Novel 64 Advance
The Phantom Maestro (This one works better for the first one, I feel)
The Awakening
Genesis (The plot is about how a rival sheet site that focuses on Sega consoles shows up and frivols around)
Attack of the Trolls
Revolution Reloaded Reborn (RRR)
Legacy (It would be about the NSM Kidz, or something)
2 Fast 2 Frivolous
Meastro Forever
Legend of the Lost Archive

And finally:

NSM 2: Frivolous Boogaloo