[If your characters have been wondering around town early this morning, chances are they have found shiny pamphlets stuck in visible places - such as the main square, the shopping district and the library - and a small pile of folded sheets of paper beside them. On a closer inspection, one can see the words "Moe Moe Midian Journal" written on the front page, along with the following headline and text:

A Scorching Romance!

Midian's sensation couple, Clow-san and Yuuko-san, also known as Mr. and Mrs. Reed, have finally returned from their well deserved honeymoon, but it looks like the flames of their passion are still burning!

On Saturday, 27th, there was a loud explosion coming from the Reed residence, but unlike rumors have it, it was not a kitchen accident! In fact, our very faithful resource has informed us that was merely a magical manifestation of their beautiful and ever growing love! Of course, you could expect nothing less from such a powerful wizard and witch! It sounds just like a manga I read, kyaaa~!

"They were colleagues when Reed-san was alive, but didn't pursue a relationship until he came here," a different resource has told us. So while in this place, their tragic and wonderful love story has finally had a happy ending, and Clow-san and Yuuko-san now have the chance to make up for the lost time - and they waste no opportunities, either! Kyaaaa, that's so MOE! ♥

Congratulations, Clow-san and Yuuko-san! May your flaming love keep burning this town to ashes!



Old acquaintances, new friends!

Weeks ago, former Host Club President, Tamaki Suoh, has been spotted at his residence in the company of former Black Magic Club President, Umehito Nekozawa. The two have been spotted drinking commoners' coffee together and taking the time to get to know each other.

In the past, Tamaki-san has shown a lot of fear for Nekozawa-san's macabre ways, often hiding from him in order to not get cursed like he claims to once have been. Nekozawa-san, on the other hand, has always shown a particular interest on Tamaki-san, and he often would sneak into the Host Club sessions unnoticed. Could it be that Tamaki-san is planning to recruit Nekozawa-san into the new and improved Host Club team? Or maybe Nekozawa-san's interest has developed into something more? Kyaaa, that would be so MOE! ♥

We will keep you informed on this new and unexpected friendship! Stay tuned, everyone!]

[gasp] What was that loud noise?

((backdated entry is backdated))

The clock marks 5:44 pm, just barely ticking its way to a quarter to six in the afternoon. At first glance, it looks like any other day in the land of the dead that is coming to an end, just as quietly and peacefully as the title would suggest. If only looks weren't so deceiving.

On a closer inspection, anyone living in the Ichihara-Reed manor - which by itself means a considerable crowd, as half the Midian population has been staying there - or in the neighborhood area may have heard a thundering sound coming from the mansion, followed by thick clouds of smoke and the unmistakable smell of burnt materials. Could it be that Clow has taken to making his crazy experiments inside the house and not at his workplace like he's supposed to? Or maybe Soel and Larg got a little playful and things got out of hand?

No, none of that; this time, it's only Yuuko. In the kitchen. And for once - and most definitely not out of her own free will - she's not the one pouncing on the cook and demanding her meal; today, she's the one providing the feast.

It's a good thing no one in this world can die from food poisoning.


[ooc: On Mokona's dare, Yuuko had to cook dinner when she returned from her honeymoon, but she was wise enough not to do it right away and ruin everyone's Christmas with her bad cooking. Comments disabled because this comm is just for introductions and announcements, but journal reactions are welcome and encouraged. ♥]

What a strange place this is. Not at all what I would have imagined... then again, I'm not sure I imagined anything in particular, to be honest.

Not that it matters. I have more important things to think about at the moment.

Eriol, Ruby, I know you are both here. (Interesting how I can still feel your magic, even here... even with those other strong presences around.) Where can I find you?

Dear fellow Midianers,

As many of us have already noticed: The Christmas is coming! And what does that mean?

CHRISTMAS PARTY OF COURSE! The lack of snow or being dead isn't an excuse for us not to celebrate this joyful holiday-- In fact it is our DUTY to celebrate it and spread the happiness around Midian!

By the party I mean The Dance Party! So be sure to put your best outfits. There will be good music, and my loyal servant Yuri will amaze you with his cooking skills (of course it would be great if we could get more cooks.) Of course we don't forget putting up few private places for the romantic couples - ah, of course there'll be mistletoes.

And since this is Christmas Party, there will be also gift-exchanging. Please be sure to bring something for your partner!

Ps. If someone doesn't know how to dance waltz we will be teaching you with Eriol-kun.

Psss.. Renge-kun, we need to talk! :D

Wait... where am I? I'm... dead, or is this another weird dream? Kakyou-san, are you here too? It's me, Kotori. How are Kamui and Fuuma? I don't understand what's happened, i feel so confused now.
I'm dead, right? Someone can answer me? It's so strange, i'm dead, but alive... my skin is cold and pale and my wound is still bleeding, that's disgusting.

[accidental voice post]

I wonder what this strange thing is...voices were coming out of it before [a small gasp and a thud as he drops the communicator] There are voices again...something about a game?


((he's referring to the most recent entry, the one from Yuuko. He's still a bit scared of strangers but feel free to interact with him. He's staying with Oscar))

[accidental voice post]

[the weak voice of a child is heard, breathing harshly]

Where is this? Where is Yuui? That man...said only one of us could leave. I'm sure I said Yuui's name...So why am I out instead?

I think I saw Yuui's face...I was falling...

Yuui? Where are you? Did you leave there too? Yuui...

((to anyone taking a walk they might spot a famished looking child with long dirty hair. He'll try to hide from mostly everyone though))

WHERE AM I?!

WHAT'S WITH ALL THESE PLANTS?!

ONE OF THEM TRIED TO EAT MY FOOT!

I...I AIN'T IN HELL AM I?!

T-TETSU--WAS HE OK?! DOES ANYONE KNOW?!

ARGHHHH! IT'S THE FLOWER'S TRYING TO EAT MY FOOT AGAIN--HELP!!!!

What is this place? Is this death? It's not how... I imagined it. But I guess it doesn't matter what I think anymore- I'm dead right?

Watanuki is safe just like I wished and... alive. I'm sure he'll be better off without me.

I hope everyone else is okay too.

Hey, this isn't at all like I pictured death.  I could have done without that fall, though, hmph.

But~! No use holding focus on the downside of all this~!
Is there somewhere I can go shopping? Wait - can I go shopping if I'm dead?

...
Will I still get to eat delicious treats?!


I hope everything works out for you, Subaru. In fact... I know it will. Just don't be showing up here anytime soon, you hear me!

It pains me to say this, but... it was inevitable. My body simply couldn't take it. Curse that Aladdin--if he hadn't been so... stubborn... I could have lived on in his body. Oh, but nooo, he had to keep it.

Well, whatever.

I'm not quite sure what this place is called, but I do know that it's magical. That's enough for me. I still have my powers, so this should all fall into place soon enough.

Oh, but it will certainly be lonely. Xerxes is no where in sight. Hm. Small price to pay for a land this amazing, I suppose.


((ooc: ...amidoinitrite?! ))

[Yuuko is in Clow's territory the kitchen, checking on her liquor stash with the help of Sakura. It's clearly not enough for the kind of plans she has in mind, so she frowns for a minute. Her face soon lightens up again, though, in a clear sign that she's just had one of her brilliant ideas.]

Nee, Big Kitty-san~! Mind sharing some of your booze? Little Kitty-chan and I are throwing a big party~!

Also, also. While you're at it, bring Big Puppy and Little Puppy along, will you? It's time to celebrate~! ♥


[Ahem. Someone was supposed to have started this - WHY YES LULU I'M LOOKING AT YOU - but you get my crappy post instead. Comment-log-spammage, because it's past 2am and I'm lazy like that. HAVE A BLAST, MY BABIES. ♥]

Cloud, Tifa, and anyone who doesn't want to see a little girl suffer,
      
     We have a problem. Marlene's in trouble, I don't know how much. She says that there's rocks and a river where she is...and dogs. So I'm going to find her and anyone who wants to come with, tell me now. Anyone who has any idea where there's a river around here, you need to tell me that, too. I'm not wasting time, I told her someone would be there when she wakes up.

What happened? Where am I this time?
[...] [remembers] Sakura.. I… what have I done? I couldn’t have. I’ve hurt her so much already and this time.. it’s the worst. I promised myself that I would protect her no matter what and yet…

Syaoran.

I’m supposed to be dead. This is how death looks like, then? But if that’s the case then… [he couldn’t say this out loud: “If Sakura’s dead, it’s not impossible for me to find her here.”]

I’d better go check around. [to find her and probably be able to tell her he’s sorry, that is.]

[[OOC: I x-posted to the main comm 'cause I'm not sure where to put it. :O Others did differently. Just reply wherever it should be and I'll erase the wrong post. DX Sorry!]]

11PM there's a knock on the door of Yuuko's home. Left on the step is a box 12"x12"x6" with a big red bow tied around it. Hanging from the bow is a card that says, in very neat handwriting very unlike anyone's she may have ever met, "Ichihara Yuuko." Inside the box is a small but delicious cake in her favorite flavor with only the most tasty frosting. In red, yellow, and black icing is drawn a butterfly.

The leaver of the box is gone, no trace left behind other than the gift on the front stoop.


[[I do hope this is an okay place to put this! <33]]

It is... as I thought. No, maybe that.. is not exactly correct. Who could possibly fathom what death is truly like? Never-the-less, the gloom here unsettles me. It is so very much like...

Hah, how cowardly. I cannot even write of my experiences. Not... yet.

There can be no peace for a man as tarnished as I. My eyes closed upon the face of a brother I had driven to a life of hardship, the evidence of my sin obvious even on the earth, my very presence leaving a scar that not even time could have healed. I remember that night so well; it has burned itself into my memories. What good would it have done me to forget?...

The mark of Valmar remains even now; the stump of a severed horn to serve as my constant reminder. Even the wounds I sustained in that final show down plague me; how haunting. Am I free from one curse, only to be forced to endure another? ...Of course. It is only fitting.

I suppose I should make an acquaintance with my hell, if this is truly to be my final resting place. Ironic, then, that I will likely find no rest here.

Ryudo.. Little brother. Live on well with your life. Do not let this quest concerning Valmar consume you...


[ooc: strikethrough private, but definitely hackable. 83]

Oh, what the heck! Where am I? This is definitely not Ba Sing Se, or the Fire Nation. Or anywhere else! The last thing I remember was the water. . .Maybe-Maybe I passed out and Katara saved me. Ugh. Princess did not have to go and do that. I was fine.

But if that’s the case, where am I? Frazzles. Hey, Twinkle Toes. You around here? No. I can’t feel him. I can’t feel any of them. Though there are people, I guess I’ll have to go ask them.

Uhn.

( attempted private, but hackable to anyone. )

[voice post: You hear some coughing]

I- Gah-uh.
[more coughing// end of voice post]

Writing seems to be easier way now..
Does anyone see this? Is anyone out there?