I said the winner would be announced at the end of July but, because the entries kept coming, I kept it open another month. All in all, we had over 800 people entering — some more than once — and picking a winner was NOT easy.
But a winner I did pick. And here, to help me announce, is Ronda, her mom, her sister Maria, and lead artist Justin...
"And the winner is... Brinley Marrs!"
Congratulations Brinley! Your mom put your name forward and told me why she figured you should win, and I agreed! Hailey, your email has now been sent to AnnMaria and they will take it from there.
To everyone else who entered, commiserations — but if it's any consolation, please know that some of your entries made me grin...
Over 800? Woah. O_O
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Brinley Marrs! Plus bonus good points to Brinley Marrs' Mom??
:)
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ReplyDeletecongrats bryan ^_^
ReplyDelete*brinley :p
ReplyDelete(Well done!!! :) Your mum is sweet.)
ReplyDeleteKiana: *feels him moving closer but ignores it*
fera(kiana/con): *gently puts hand on her cheek*
ReplyDelete(you did that coz of me lol ... )
ReplyDeleteCon: It has something eary to it seems cool, he might have needed those scrolls *sniggers*
Mijusu: *he breaks the silence with a extremely loud shout of* Thunda CLAP! *he changes stance so fast making the air ripple and cause a sonic boom of sorts*
(*can't access the video?* ^^)
ReplyDeleteum, wbd, maybe. :)
(yup :P )
ReplyDeletefera(con): oh shit *watches closely*
protos: *gets ready to dodge*
"This video is private"
ReplyDeleteV. Protesh, Deruk. V. V. Protesh. XD
Congratulations to Brinley though. How are you, valued customers?
(it's private... Taia)
ReplyDeleteMijusu: *the air ripples around himself leaving a deafening ring for those who hear it*
Con: *puts a finger in his ear* ohhh! that's horrible.
Kiana: *blushes very slightly under his hand, looking at him*
ReplyDeletefera(kiana/con): *looks her in the eyes again, leaning closer*
ReplyDeletefera(con): *is standing there* good thing i always have some shield on my weaker bits *smirks*
protos: *has a magically reinforced helmet so is ok* *sends a wave towards mijusu*
Mijusu: *directs the air around him completely to try send the stream back to him*
ReplyDeleteCon: It hasn't deafened me but it's left ringing.
ReplyDeleteprotos: *wave is sent back towards mijusu that instant as protos is directly connecting with it, so has 100% control*
ReplyDeletefera(con): *nods* If it wasn't for my ectoplasmic membrane, the same would've happened to me *smiles*
ReplyDeleteMijusu: *notices and changes stance sending a wall of air 50 ft high to dampen the impact, it acts as concrete*
ReplyDeleteKiana: *shifts, whimpering slightly*
ReplyDeleteprotos: *wave almost break through it, but it is stopped* *protos mutters "raigun" and that instant a stream of blue energy is emitted from his hands, right where the wall was weakened*
ReplyDeletefera(con/kiana): *stays in the exact same position, not moving close or further from her*
ReplyDeleteMijusu: *keeps his stance with one hand swiping the other furiously behind his back*
ReplyDelete*the air plays with Protos's helmet before slamming into him to knock him off stance also trying to slam the helmet off*
@K: That's what I meant? ^^
ReplyDeleteHi, Trip! :)
Kiana: *watches him*
ReplyDeleteprotos: *is off-stance, but repels himself upwards with a wave, before mijusu could do anything, sending another above the 50ft wall of air*
ReplyDeletefera(kiana/con): *gently staring at kiana, he stands still*
ReplyDeleteMijusu: *smirks silently looking at the ground and changes to the stance of the crane* *jumps up to meet the stream sending the 50ft wall slamming down ontop of him *
ReplyDeleteKiana: *leans closer, rubbing her cheek against his neck, confused as to why he seems upset*
ReplyDelete(Taia just incase you thought it just wouldn't play :D )
ReplyDeleteprotos: *wall hits him and he sustains some damage, however he concentrates his energy into making a sharp wave, called "exacto" and slices the wall of air*
ReplyDeletefera(kiana/con): *he stands still and is still staring at her*
ReplyDeleteFair enough, K. :) ^^
ReplyDeleteMijusu: *is hit with both streams and stumbles back in the air standing still on it like there is ground beneath his feet* Sheeltup !*runs forward on nothing and spins doing a front flip sending him crashing to the ground at high velocity*
ReplyDeleteprotos: *allows himself to be knocked to teh ground, tries to minimize the damage* *when they're on the ground, he puts his middle and slightly his pointing finger on mijusu's forehead and says "raigun"*
ReplyDeleteMijusu: *changes to the stance of the monkey flailing backwards using the air to support his fall * Yooshabi
ReplyDelete*slips into a coma like state the silence is deafening*
*a cloud forms on his chest peeling it's way out not making a peep it changes into the form of dragon soul and spits a strong hot air at him*
protos: *takes off magic suit like it wasn't even on him, and throws it at the hot air*
ReplyDeleteKiana: *purrs very quietly, hoping to cheer him up*
ReplyDeletefera(kiana/con): *he has a sour expression on his face, as the current that was lifting them stops*
ReplyDeleteMijusu: *starts convulsing like a car running on fumes he is using the last of his energy on this pursuit* *it tears through the suit eating it and turns to Protos snapping at him spitting hot air again *
ReplyDeleteprotos: *puts both hands together, as if he was making a triangle with them* "en....zetsu! *a wave similar the one he used against con is emitted from his hands, right towards mijusu*
ReplyDeleteKiana: *whimpers, looking at his expression*
ReplyDeletefera(kiana/con): *tries to smile but is thrown back to having a sad expr.* *looks at kiana*
ReplyDeleteMijusu: *the dragon grabs his arm before snapping back into his chest the wave hitting him head on and the silence is like a vacuum around him he is unconscious*
ReplyDeleteprotos: *pants pants pants* this was protos of team cortex, pleased to have such a worthy opponent *smirks*
ReplyDeleteMijusu: * Stands wearily bows silently* You are worthy.
ReplyDeleteKiana: *whines, confused*
ReplyDeletefera(kiana/con): *without hesitation, he grabs her and kisses her on the lips*
ReplyDeleteprotos: *nods*
fera(con): *claps furiously* well done!
Con: Well then... I had hope for more out of him...
ReplyDeleteCon2: is still meditating silently on the bank of the lake eyes closed not paying attention to anything*
Kiana: *eyes widen*
ReplyDelete*panicks, freezing up, not knowing what to do*
*she hasn't experienced this before, and thus doesn't know how to deal with it*
(Hello.)
ReplyDeleteLiliana: *she uses her tongue in the kiss, also*
Soldier: *it slashes at James' neck*
Bethany: *she kisses her passionately back*
Lily: *she nods*
fera(con): out of who? *smirks*
ReplyDeleteCon: Both of them.
ReplyDeletefera(con/kiana): *keeps kissing her on the lips, grabbing the back of her neck, closing his eyes*
ReplyDelete(*cuddles Sophi!!!*)
ReplyDeleteOnwa: Mm..
*holds her tightly, grinning*
James: *flinches but doesn't move away*
*I don't know if its a beheading type slash or just slit throat type slash..*
*grins, tickling her*
*shivers*
Manuel: *dries plates*
fera(con): well, protos DID injure you one time, so i mean...but i know what you're talking about *grins* at least it was a good fight, right? *smiles*
ReplyDeleteKiana: *decides staying still is the best tactic here*
ReplyDelete*that seems to be wise*
*stays still, silent, breathing through her nose*
fera(kiana/con): *pulls away slightly, gently bumps his forehead with hers, grinning*
ReplyDeleteKiana: *smiles back, perking up because he's grinning and that's good*
ReplyDeleteCon: I suppose....
ReplyDeletefera(con/kiana): *kisses her lips gently again, and pulls away, still very close to her *
ReplyDeletefera(con): hehe, power isn't always everything *smiles*
ReplyDeleteannouncer: Team cortex wins again! Ladies and gentlemen, strap on, because we're approaching the finals!
Con: It's how you use that power yes I know... he just could have used it better.
ReplyDeleteKiana: *stays still while being kissed again*
ReplyDeletefera(kiana/con): *Is very happy and giggles* *rests his head on her shoulder, head slightly turned towards her neck*
ReplyDeleteCon2: *pretends he doesn't see anything continuing to meditate.
ReplyDeleteHi...
ReplyDeleteWell done, Gem. I hope you get into uni.
I have to go now...
I miss Clara.
Kiana: *smiles because she's happy*
ReplyDelete*is quite proud of herself*
(@Kas so do I..)
ReplyDeleteGotta love feeling like this.
ReplyDelete*hugs Jai briefly*
See you when I see you.
announcer: AAALLRRIIIGGHTYYY>....next, we have magical prodigies against ruthless demons; chris's against the psychopaths, we would ask you to pick someone to fight for your teams!
ReplyDeleteCon: Ok Cannibal this ones all you *smirks* I got the semi's
ReplyDelete(*hugs kas briefly back*)
ReplyDeletefera(kiana/con): *kisses her neck gently and hugs her*
ReplyDelete(**he's happy)
ReplyDeleteKiana: *hums happily, watching the bubbles escape*
(+is here after eleven hours of work*)
ReplyDelete(Hey chloe *huggles*)
ReplyDeletecannibal: *tilts head and grins* very well, but don't complain if i loose and we don't get into the semi-finals *grins*
ReplyDeleteannouncer: OK...so we have barragan of the ruthless demons, against leader of magical prodigies, azakiel; Cannibal of the psychopaths against oni of chris's!
(*hugs Chloe gently* hey..)
ReplyDelete(Hey guys *hugs everyone* I had to stand in the warehouse working today so I could stay awake)
ReplyDelete(*she cuddles Jaimie back*)
ReplyDeleteLiliana: Are you looking forward to having Alexandria?
Soldier: *it grabs his head, lifting it up before slicing off his head*
*James wakes up back on the motorway, on Earth*
Isabelle: Finally.
Bethany: *she giggles* ... Are you cold?
Lily: At least we are nearly done with the washing up.
Con: Don't loose then.
ReplyDelete(@Chloe :/ ouch.)
ReplyDeleteOnwa: always.
*wasn't the wedding going to be on the third..*
James: *gasps, swallowing, clutching his neck*
*shudders*
Nooooooo. I don't feel the cold.
*grins before shuddering*
Manuel: indeed. Then we can go on a walk
fera(con/kiana): *kisses her neck and wraps arms around her*
ReplyDeletecannibal: I'll try *smirks*
ReplyDeleteKiana: *looks at his face*
ReplyDelete(*hugs Kas*
ReplyDelete*hugs Chloe, too*
Hope you're both alright. ^^ )
fera(kiana/con): *has a very happy and smirking expression*
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone else see a video and then when they try to play it it says "this video is private"?
announcer: let the fights begin!
ReplyDeletecannibal: yo oni *crazy eyes* you look quite tasty *laughs* *leaps towards him.
oni: *is startled by him, stumbles back*
cannibal: *puts his bow right through him* tsch, really?
(@dug that happened with me)
ReplyDeleteKiana: *smiles, proud of herself for making him happy*
(Jaimie, a roleplay does not necessarily have to follow actual time. They have not told anyone yet when it will be. We could have it on the sixth?)
ReplyDeleteLiliana: Good.
Isabelle: Are you alright?
Bethany: Then why are you shuddering?
Lily: *she washes the last dish*
(I will be back soon.)
(You are all amazing everyone!)
ReplyDelete(@Sophi sure :) good point.
ReplyDelete@Chloe so are you!
Rp?)
Onwa: I love you.
James: *nods, pushing himself to sit up, rubbing his neck*
I.. don't know.
*shudders again*
*winces*
Oh. That.
Manuel: *dries it*
*sets about putting everything away*
(Okay Jai ^.^ you start!)
ReplyDeleteMark: *grimaces at his hand being crushed, not looking at her or Cole, focusing on ignoring the pain*
ReplyDeleteCole; come on sweetie, I see a head!
ReplyDeleteEira; *screams in pain*
fera(kiana/con): *they reach the surface*
ReplyDeleteannouncer: *time-skip* so, we have magical prodigies, ruthless demons, cortex and psychopaths for the semi finals! Even though barragan of ruthless demons lost his match, that was their first loos, thus ruthless demons can continue into the semi-finals!
Mark: *squeezes her hand gently, because that's meant to be comforting*
ReplyDeleteKiana: *breathes*
ReplyDeleteCon: *claps for Cannibal*
ReplyDeleteCon2: *stands and starts to walk away not wanting anything to do with the kissing.*
Cole: just a bit- *grabs the crying baby girl*
ReplyDeleteWell done sweetie! Mark? Come and hold your daughter
Eira; *sighs before screaming in pain agai*
fera(kiana/con): *eyes con, laughing a small bit*
ReplyDeletecannibal: heh, easy peasy *smirks*
announcer: first we have conductor, against hiei!
Con: *walks into the arena darkness seething from him*
ReplyDeleteMark: *looks terrified*
ReplyDeleteWhat? I can't hold a baby! Eira should hold it. Plus its probably hungry. I can't feed it. And Eira and you are going to be looking after it mainly so she should hold it.
*is still waiting for her to release his hand*
Kiana: *frowns at Con*
cannibal: Put him in the ground, boss!
ReplyDeletefera(con): you'd better not disappoint! *smirks at him*
Cole: mark, look! There are mre pups on the way... She needs to focus
ReplyDeleteMark: *looks at him nervously*
ReplyDelete.. how do I hold it?
fera(kiana/con): *gently grabs her cheek, driving her attention from con back to himself and kisses her again*
ReplyDeleteCon2: *looks at her and shrugs* Believe me hunny you don't want me to kiss you, have fun with your new toy.
ReplyDeleteCon: me ... dissapoint... *laughs*
Kiana: *blinks, staying still again, perking up*
ReplyDelete*this seems to make him happy*
*she likes making the people near her happy*
(Chloe, where's Felix?)
Alys: *watches anxiously*
ReplyDeletefera(con/kiana): *grabs her hip and her neck, gently*
ReplyDeletefera(con): I thought so *laughs*
announcer: hiei vs conductor....match of legends...begin!
Felix: *is wondering arounf*
ReplyDeleteKiana: *her arms are pretty much squashed between their chests*
ReplyDelete*breathes through her nose, studying her face*
(**his face)
ReplyDeleteMark: *looks at him nervously*
.. how do I hold it?
Cole: just cradle *holds out the baby* mind it's head
ReplyDeleteCon: *a black shroud falls over him giving him power which he flicks extremely fast towards his Jagua? ... notes of darkness playing rise of the valkyries*
ReplyDeleteMark: *carefully takes the child with one arm, leaning it's head against the crook of his arm carefully*
ReplyDeletefera(kiana/con): *notices felix*
ReplyDelete(jagan :P)
hiei: *easily dodges it and sends a pool of energy from his hands towards con*
Cole: lush sweetie!
ReplyDeleteEira: *screams and pushes*
Kiana: *looks around as best she can*
ReplyDelete*smiles at Felix*
*squirms, wanting to go greet Felix!*
Mark: *winces, looking at the baby*
Con: least you're not stupid *uses a shadow clone to erect a shadow wall to deflect the energy*
ReplyDelete*he then shadow walks behind him and slides his baton near the Jagan trying to slice through it * ((the baton being tendril wrapped is extremely sharp))
fera(kiana/con): *lets her go so she can go and say hi to him*
ReplyDeleteCon2: Hello Felix... those two are just in for a dip... would you like to join us... maybe break the tension ?
ReplyDeletehiei: *headband falls off, however he doesn't active the third, jagan eye*
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Brinley.
ReplyDeleteKiana: *jumps out of the water, rubbing to Felix, grinning*
ReplyDelete*rubs against his leg, purring*
Feliz: *sees her* kiana! *smiles* *to con+ I'm.. I'm good
ReplyDeleteBaby 1: *opens eyes slightly*
Eira; *pushes and is running out of energy*
Cole: *delivers baby number two* it's another girl!
Kiana: *smiles*
ReplyDeleteMark: *looks at him again*
Two girls..
fera<con/kiana): oh hey there, i don't think we've met before *walks out of the lake, shirtless* *offers hand shake*
ReplyDeleteCOn: *seeing that he did nothing about the headband he proceeds to fill his eyes with the souls of the damned ready to consume him he tries to slit his throat first before sending two intensely black streams towards him*
ReplyDeleteCon2: Well I can see i'm no longer needed here.
fera(con/kiana): that's not true *frowns*
ReplyDeletehiei: *dodges it, gets bandage off his right hand and stops the two streams of blackness, absorbing it*
Felix : *looks tired and weaker than normal*
ReplyDelete*shakes feras had and smiles* I'm felix, I see kiana made a new friend *to kiana* I've been looking for velvet... My girlfriend
Cole: yes.,. Can you hold he other one too?
Eira: *screams in agony* m more?
Kiana: *twitches but nods, looking sad and questioning*
ReplyDeleteMark: Um.. lay her against my other arm?
fera: *smirks at the made a new friend part* are you ok? you don't seem very well.
ReplyDelete(... I dunno If I can be fucked rn tbh... )
ReplyDeleteCon: *smirks widely watching the shadows turn his hands black and starting the transformation to pure shadow*
Cole: *carefully places the other baby girl on him *
ReplyDeleteFelix; my girlfriend velvet is gone... I can't find her anywhere... I guess she went back to where she belongs, with the other gods
(what? :p)
ReplyDeletehiei: *gets out his really sharp sword and slices at conductor with it*
Kiana: *whines, gently rubbing against his leg, looking genuinely distressed for him*
ReplyDeleteMark: *glances between the babies*
fera(con/kiana): I will help you to find her, if i can be of any help that is *smiles*
ReplyDeleteFelix: I'll be fine I guess... Now I can go back to hunting demons
ReplyDeleteCole: come on eira, push!
Eira: I I am too tired....
Cole: come on honey, just a little bit
Eira: *pushed weaker *
(with rp... lol I just don't feel like doing anything
ReplyDeletealso that was the shadoweyes I tried to uses earlier that turn everything to pure shadow btw... hence the hands...)
con: *dances and dodges backwards continuing the two streams of darkness until his eyes can take no more and they return to their natural colour*
fera(con/kiana): you do care about her though, right?
ReplyDeleteKiana: *flinches back at the word 'demon'*
ReplyDeleteMark: *squeezes her hand gently*
*murmurs*
It's okay..
( i know but he's resistant to it for a reason...btw we can continue later if you feel like it? :) )
ReplyDeleteFelix: of course... But I can't be disappointed again and again... I'm done with finding the woman I love only for her to leave me
ReplyDeleteKiana: *looks very upset at what Felix is saying*
ReplyDeletefera(con/kiana): *realizes something, mumbles: "I hope kiana won't leave"*
ReplyDeleteIt's your choice, I'll help if you decide to go after her *smiles*
Felix; *notices kianas flinch* I mean demons who are evil and disturb others
ReplyDelete(yeh ...
ReplyDeleteI just honestly can't be bothered rn.)
Felix: I've looked and looked, no luck
ReplyDeleteWhat's wrong kiana?
Kiana: *you're upset, that's what wrong..*
ReplyDelete*shakes head*
*bites his sleeve, dragging him inside to the bed, pushing him onto it because he looks tired*
(it's ok, i was kinda getting it as well, plus...I am gonna have to go in a bit)
ReplyDeletefera(kiana/con): *smiles* How long have u been friends with kiana? *smiles*
Felix: *watches surprised* uh... Me and kiana have been friends for a while *smiles*
ReplyDeleteKiana: *sits on the floor beside the bed*
ReplyDeleteMark: *squeezes her hand gently*
*murmurs*
It's okay..
fera(con/kiana): sorry for the sudden question *smiles*
ReplyDeleteEira; *pushes* p please say I it's almost over....
ReplyDeleteCole; *delivers the third baby* it's a boy! Eira?
Eira: *has blacked out, looking pale and sweaty*
(I left that rp too.. you can just say Kiana.)
ReplyDeleteMark: I.. are there anymore?
ReplyDelete*looks concerned*
We could take her to Inky's bed? That would help..
Felix: it's okay *touches kianas head* I hope you e been treating her right
ReplyDeletefera(kiana): I think I've been treating her the best i could, but you can ask her *nods*
ReplyDeleteCole: no more... Eira! *cradels the baby boy, who looks weak*
ReplyDelete*checks her over* she's burning up... Her heart is racing... She's sick
How shall we get her to the cottage?
Kiana: *yawns, still shattered from her nightly search*
ReplyDelete*shakes her head, forcing herself awake*
Felix: has he been good to you whilst I was gone? I left so suddenly kiana ...
ReplyDeleteMark: Carry her..? It isn't that far running.
ReplyDelete*looks at the babies*
Take the cubs. I'll carry her.
Kiana: *looks at Felix*
ReplyDelete*thinks of the fact she tried to kill herself in defense twice*
*hesitates, thinking*
*nods cautiously, that's most likely to make Felix happy*
Cole; o okay *gets a pram from the cupboard and places the babies in there* I'll be behind you, but slow
ReplyDeleteMark: *picks Eira up in a firemans lift*
ReplyDeleteI'll see you at the cottage.
*steps out the house, starting to run*
Felix: *notices the hesitation* kiana?
ReplyDeleteCole: *jogs behind him*
fera(kiana): *he does feel that it was not an honest yes* *sighs*
ReplyDeleteKiana: *smiles reassuringly*
ReplyDelete*yawns again*
Hmph.
Mark: *keeps running, keeping his head down, focusing on his steps*
Felix; *gets out* go on kiana, rest
ReplyDeleteCole: *follows*
fera(kiana): *nods*
ReplyDeleteKiana: *growls at him, leaping at his chest, knocking him back onto the bed, pinning him down, glaring at him*
ReplyDelete*a clear LAY DOWN AND REST*
Mark: *runs as fast as he can, quickly reaching the cottage*
*pushes the door open, carrying Eira to the bedroom, laying her down*
*activates the sigils*
fera(kiana): *summons a fancy bed* I mean both of you could... *smiles*
ReplyDeleteFelix: thanks but I'm alright...
ReplyDeleteEira: *whimpers* m my babies...
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ReplyDeletefera(kiana): you did not look alright to me *smiles
ReplyDelete(*nods at K*)
ReplyDeleteKiana: *growls in his face, teeth bared*
Mark: *looks at the wall*
Two girls and a boy. Cole's bringing them in the pram for you.
fera(kiana): the man does what he wants *smiles*
ReplyDeleteFelix: what is wrong kiana?
ReplyDeleteEira: I I am a m mother...
Cole/ *enters the cottage and brings the babies to eira* the boy is very weak... He needs to be healed too
Kiana: *glares at him*
ReplyDelete*puts her hand over his eyes, careful not to claw his face*
Mark: Put him on the bed with her then.
fera(kiana): *gently hugs her from the back* you should rest as well *points over to bed he just summoned*
ReplyDeleteFelix: uh... Okay *lays down* I'll rest then...
ReplyDeleteCole: *carfully hands eira the boy*
Kiana: *nods and jumps off him*
ReplyDelete*lays on the ground again*
Mark: *watches the wall*
... when you wish upon a Star... doesn't matter who you are... anything your heart desires will come tooo you.
ReplyDelete(*smiles* Pinocchio!)
ReplyDelete(My friend won't let me sing I've got no strings to hold me up now after Age of Ultrom. Apparently a scary machine sings part of it.)
ReplyDelete(wish that were true ^_^)
ReplyDeletefera(kiana): oh, so you wanna sleep there? *lays down on the ground next to her*
[smiles] ... glad I made someone happy.
ReplyDelete[nods] Ultron quotes it... I found the spoof rather funny where he starts quoting all the disney films.
ReplyDelete(*nods and cuddles Morse* Always.)
ReplyDelete(idk why i keep wearing tight jeans... :D )
ReplyDelete[cuddles silente] ... I mean I try...
ReplyDeleteFelix; you can share the bed, kiana
ReplyDeleteEira; *smiles and a happy tear rolls down her face* I have a family...
(Hey morse!)
ReplyDelete(And you succeed. *smiles*)
ReplyDeleteKiana: *shakes head, blushing*
Mark: what are you going to name them?
Hello Inky...
ReplyDeletehow are you all?
(I'm okay. You?)
ReplyDeletehey morse, i am fine, how're you? :)
ReplyDeletefera(kiana): who was that for? him or me? *smiles*