Literary Fiction: Becoming Lightning by Robopoop, literature
Literature
Literary Fiction: Becoming Lightning
Once. Twice. Three times and a fourth. A flicker of lightning shadow under brilliant crystal luminance above. A singing twinge of sharpened metal sending forth a shiver of pierced air. A quick flick, with the twitch of the thumb and index. To no avail, the sharp edge twisting below, under and upward, missing the return and continuing. Its thunder, faster than any seen, struck forward. A shift in weight, a bearing of desperate threat, to clear whatever distance possible from the arcing lanced tip.
The shifting of the left towards the right made more than desperate tear. An ounce too much, an angle too close, forced into the bolt and buckle of
English Sonnet: Battlefield Vows by Robopoop, literature
Literature
English Sonnet: Battlefield Vows
A vow, to call the charge, from dirt to dust,
Metallic gleam, from hilt to edge forward,
Swifter the hallow steel, red to hard rust,
For glory and honour, soldier onward,
Shallowed deep in the thunderous skirmish,
A hundred marching feet over fallen,
For Kings, the glorious march, arms brandish,
Into victory over lands trodden,
Stand with brotherly shoulders, cry havoc,
Hear the horn, the acrid rush to battle,
A clash of swords, and mighty shields beat lock,
A mist of red, and thunderous trample,
A vow, to call the charge, thy kingdom come,
From dirt to dust, thine rivals marked succumbed.
Blessed be, the watching of the Gods upon our souls,
and may they guide my hand upon our quest for knowledge.
The first of these many writings come from the hand of Alanar Baranzia Winterbreeze, High Elven Priestess of the Alramhul Enclave, dedicated to the legends of the Watchers of Azalna, ancient guardians of the dead. To whoever may be reading these words, take heed that decades of study and travel has been devoted to the creation of this tome, with much wisdom to be learnt from many generations of lives lived and lost in pursuit of this hidden enigma. Take heart, and know that you now possess a gateway to great hidden knowledge, an
Chapter 3
As soon as the limo shuttle reached the famous Red Carpet hangar, the huge crowd standing behind velvet roped barriers sprang into action, flashing thier cameras, rolling thier holosceen recorders, chattering into their microphones excitedly. According to Luka, The Open Cradle dinner party was a major annual event, and every entertainment magazine and show, big news network and die hard fan would come flocking into the sidelines of the Stretch of Stardom, all waiting for their chance of seeing their favourite stars make the walk into the reception area. There was a long line of other limos in front of them, each celebrity making th
Chapter 2
Charlie Strafe knew about androids. Being an android doctor, he knew how they worked, how the living metal within them replace parts of human beings to enhance certain physical and mental abilities. Any part of the human body could be modified in this way, and it has to be done a few months or less from birth. Anything later than childhood would require surgical replacement and substitution, which was usually very expensive and life threatening. His understanding of the subject was peerless. He knew about the old and the latest models, the cheap and the expensive, the powerful and the weak. He knew from the moment he set eyes on Me
Fire and Ice: A Futuristic Romance (A Vocaloid Fanfiction)
Author's notes and Disclaimer: I hearby disclaim ownership of any mentioned Vocaloid characters, songs and/or themes mentioned within this story. All original characters, setting and location descriptions are my own creative property. Further note that some character concepts, relationships, backgrounds and themes have been changed or modified and subjected to personal intepretations. Something different for everyone to read, yes?
Further note the usage of the word 'android', one that will be used extensively in this series. Depictions and ideas have also been subjected to creative
Name: Corius Teron
Serial Number: 843177632598
Rank: Lieutenant (1st Armored Platoon Commander)
Organisation: Imperial Guard
Regiment: 43rd Armored
Company: 9th (Gold Company)
Platoon: 1st
Squadron: 1st (Commands 1st and 2nd Squadrons)
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Species: Human
Biography:
Corius was born and bred for battle, as any Cadian hive worlder would be. His entire childhood was a troubled one. His parents were part of a lower hive syndicate. His military academy was filled with some of the most violent teenagers in his planetary sector. His previous sergeants before he earned his tanker position all threatened to make him a 'publ
Literary Fiction: Becoming Lightning by Robopoop, literature
Literature
Literary Fiction: Becoming Lightning
Once. Twice. Three times and a fourth. A flicker of lightning shadow under brilliant crystal luminance above. A singing twinge of sharpened metal sending forth a shiver of pierced air. A quick flick, with the twitch of the thumb and index. To no avail, the sharp edge twisting below, under and upward, missing the return and continuing. Its thunder, faster than any seen, struck forward. A shift in weight, a bearing of desperate threat, to clear whatever distance possible from the arcing lanced tip.
The shifting of the left towards the right made more than desperate tear. An ounce too much, an angle too close, forced into the bolt and buckle of
English Sonnet: Battlefield Vows by Robopoop, literature
Literature
English Sonnet: Battlefield Vows
A vow, to call the charge, from dirt to dust,
Metallic gleam, from hilt to edge forward,
Swifter the hallow steel, red to hard rust,
For glory and honour, soldier onward,
Shallowed deep in the thunderous skirmish,
A hundred marching feet over fallen,
For Kings, the glorious march, arms brandish,
Into victory over lands trodden,
Stand with brotherly shoulders, cry havoc,
Hear the horn, the acrid rush to battle,
A clash of swords, and mighty shields beat lock,
A mist of red, and thunderous trample,
A vow, to call the charge, thy kingdom come,
From dirt to dust, thine rivals marked succumbed.
Blessed be, the watching of the Gods upon our souls,
and may they guide my hand upon our quest for knowledge.
The first of these many writings come from the hand of Alanar Baranzia Winterbreeze, High Elven Priestess of the Alramhul Enclave, dedicated to the legends of the Watchers of Azalna, ancient guardians of the dead. To whoever may be reading these words, take heed that decades of study and travel has been devoted to the creation of this tome, with much wisdom to be learnt from many generations of lives lived and lost in pursuit of this hidden enigma. Take heart, and know that you now possess a gateway to great hidden knowledge, an
Chapter 3
As soon as the limo shuttle reached the famous Red Carpet hangar, the huge crowd standing behind velvet roped barriers sprang into action, flashing thier cameras, rolling thier holosceen recorders, chattering into their microphones excitedly. According to Luka, The Open Cradle dinner party was a major annual event, and every entertainment magazine and show, big news network and die hard fan would come flocking into the sidelines of the Stretch of Stardom, all waiting for their chance of seeing their favourite stars make the walk into the reception area. There was a long line of other limos in front of them, each celebrity making th
Chapter 2
Charlie Strafe knew about androids. Being an android doctor, he knew how they worked, how the living metal within them replace parts of human beings to enhance certain physical and mental abilities. Any part of the human body could be modified in this way, and it has to be done a few months or less from birth. Anything later than childhood would require surgical replacement and substitution, which was usually very expensive and life threatening. His understanding of the subject was peerless. He knew about the old and the latest models, the cheap and the expensive, the powerful and the weak. He knew from the moment he set eyes on Me
Fire and Ice: A Futuristic Romance (A Vocaloid Fanfiction)
Author's notes and Disclaimer: I hearby disclaim ownership of any mentioned Vocaloid characters, songs and/or themes mentioned within this story. All original characters, setting and location descriptions are my own creative property. Further note that some character concepts, relationships, backgrounds and themes have been changed or modified and subjected to personal intepretations. Something different for everyone to read, yes?
Further note the usage of the word 'android', one that will be used extensively in this series. Depictions and ideas have also been subjected to creative
Name: Corius Teron
Serial Number: 843177632598
Rank: Lieutenant (1st Armored Platoon Commander)
Organisation: Imperial Guard
Regiment: 43rd Armored
Company: 9th (Gold Company)
Platoon: 1st
Squadron: 1st (Commands 1st and 2nd Squadrons)
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Species: Human
Biography:
Corius was born and bred for battle, as any Cadian hive worlder would be. His entire childhood was a troubled one. His parents were part of a lower hive syndicate. His military academy was filled with some of the most violent teenagers in his planetary sector. His previous sergeants before he earned his tanker position all threatened to make him a 'publ
Current Residence: Perth, Australia Favourite genre of music: All kinds (dependant on mood) Favourite style of art: Mostly japanese anime that isnt too chibi and doesnt involve kids Operating System: Unfortunately Vista.... MP3 player of choice: Windows Media Player Wallpaper of choice: The Little Bird Baron Favourite cartoon character: Saber (Fate Stay Night), Father Tres (Trinity Blood), Lily (Vocaloid), Megurine Luka (Vocaloid) Personal Quote: "God is a state of mind."
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Kagaya
Favourite Movies
Sum of all Fears, Cop Out
Favourite Bands / Musical Artists
METALLICA!!! D:, Disturbed, Dream Theatre, Megurine Luka (Vocaloid), Lily (Vocaloid)
Favourite Writers
Steve Parker (Gunheads, Warhammer 40k), Stephen King
Favourite Games
RPGs, strategy, management, tactics and MMORPGs mostly
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PC
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Pen, paper, sketchbook, Photoshop CS 3 , Illustrator CS 2, Microsoft Word and Wordpad
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Fencing (swordplay, sport and scimitar), Writing, Music, Warhammer 40K, Epics, Pen & Paper RPGs
35 weeks have passed since my last update. Shame on me. Well, its not like anyones going to read this crap anyway. Here I am writing these memoirs once more while listening full blast to Rammstien with a wild and crazy Halloween party right outside my door. Shhh. Dont make so much noise. They can smell fear.
Anyway, one year after the beginning of my rapid flight into the metaphorical sky, I'm finally done with college and come next February, I'm a full time university student. How many years have I waited to get to where I am today. So much sacrifice. So much (metaphorical) death... *spell checks and sighs* When the time comes, the real wor
This year started with new wings. They grew, whole, vibrant, majestic, and they are there to stay. Should they burn, they burn with me, and in turn, heal with me, rise with me and forever hold the sacred chalice of life that poured within my soul anew. I will allow nothing to take what Ive built for myself away from me, especially these new wings that Ive fought so hard to earn. Not even the end of the world will stand in my way.
For those who do not understand what I'm talking about, worry not, for it definately isnt literal. If it was, then I wouldnt be writing this, as I would have been whisked away by curious men in black suits armed wit
Many things have happened since my last update. Many many things. Many good things and also some bad things, but even though few in the bad things, they very much affect my mood as such. I will now start the ramble, starting with the bad things and the revelations behind them. I'll use this as a form of literary reflective exercise...
Being here in this foreign land opens my eyes to many things that I dont see where Im from. Theres a lot of things that are sincerely different and engaging, much more than what I get when running around at home. The different mindsets. The spacial freedom. The endless possibility as near infinite as the horizo