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Post by DEATH97 on Nov 11, 2006 23:47:37 GMT -5
This story is an updated remake of the old cartoon series that revolved around mostly Nintendo characters. I was making this story for a flash movie on newgrounds, but me and my artist parted ways. Once I get a good Pc Tablet I may make it myself, but for now I thought I'd flesh out the script and bring it to you all as a full story.
I'm really proud of this story, but am dissapointed I can't bring you the visuals to go along with it. Still if you love videogames, there is something in this story for all of you.
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Post by DEATH97 on Nov 12, 2006 0:33:03 GMT -5
The lights flicker in brilliant colors as Kevin enters the large room. The walls are lined with Arcade machines as far as you could see. the bleeps and blips of the machines beckoning Kevin as he approaches. This was the teenagers equivalent of a Casino. Money wasn't the prize here though. It was the thrill of the game, and the struggle to gain, and maintain ones place on the high score board.
A voice calls from across the hall. "Kevin Keene... How'd I know I'd find you here?"
Kevin smiles and shakes the hand of his friend. "Hi Taylor... What can I say, that DK machine has been calling my name all morning."
Taylor just laughs. "Come on man, why do you waste your time on those old machines? Nobody plays them anymore." Kevin reaches into his pocket and removes a single quarter. "Gotta stay true to your roots."
Taylor shakes his head and pulls two ones from his pocket. He looks down at the change machine in front of him. "Damn the changer is broken again, and I didn't bring any quarters.... YO KEV! you think you could lone me a few?"
Kevin pulls up to an old looking machine twirling his quarter between his fingers. "Sorry dude... I only have one with me."
Taylor throws Kevin a strange look. before beginning to walk towards the front of the arcade for change. "Thats ok... " He walks off but makes a comment just loud enough for Kevin to hear. "Who only brings one quarter to an arcade anyway?"
Kevin doesn't turn and just stares fixated on the screen before him. He tosses the quarter in the air and catches it in one hand dropping it into the slot of the machine. He replies to Taylors comment, but he is already to far away to hear him. "I only need one."
The Machine lights up as Kevin takes control of the sprite on the screen and begins his accent upwards to save the princess from the evil Donkey Kong. Time flies by and people come and go from the arcade. Tired and out of Money Taylor begins to leave, but spots Kevin still at the DK machine. "Your still playing that crap?"
Kevin looks slightly annoyed by the comment. "Its not crap man. You said you liked that Mario Galaxy game I have right?" Taylor hesitates... "Well... Yeah." Kevin only partially listens, his attention focused on the screen. "Well this IS Mario."
Taylor leans forward and looks at the sprite hopping a barrel. "That doesn't look like the Mario I know." Kevin shakes his head in disappointment. "Well its his first game. He actually wasn't even called Mario yet, he was just referred to as Jump Man." Taylor answers in his sarcastic tone. "Wow Kevin... Thats... real interesting, but I need to get home."
Kevin looks at his score. He easily has the high score and it should last for months. "Alright... Lets go." Kevin releases the controller as a fire ball attacks the pixelated character.
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Post by Khornate Marksman on Nov 12, 2006 0:58:25 GMT -5
Bravo......*applauds* I like it. ;D
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Post by uesugi on Nov 12, 2006 1:16:53 GMT -5
As always, good stuff. And Captain N... the name is vaguely familiar... *goes off to google*
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Post by DEATH97 on Nov 12, 2006 2:47:03 GMT -5
Kevin opens the door to his house quietly, in a futile attempt to not alert his mother of his presence. As soon as the door shuts with the slightest click, Her voice raises through the house. "Kevin? I told you to clean your room today, and I meant it."
Kevin sighs and walks over to the entertainment center. "I know mom. I will." He turns on the power of the Nintendo Wii, and he grabs his controller. Kevin's mom stands in the kitchen drying the freshly washed plates. She can hear the sound of the game system booting up. She shakes her head and sighs loudly.
Kevin continues from his previous save and blasts his way to the roof. He's played through Red Steel several times already but enjoyed the combat of this game immensely. On the roof he's ambushed by a sword wielding boss. He grips the Wii controller in his hand, as his gaming avatar grips his sword, mimicking Kevin's movements. Sparks fly as the two swords clash together. Kevin grins as he twists his blade into his opponents side. His excitement is short lived however, as a voice once again shouts out from the other room. "KEVIN! Did you clean your room like I told you?"
Kevin blocks his opponents swing distracted, and attempts to counter. "Not yet. I will right after this stage." Kevin's moms voice becomes louder and more firm. "Do It NOW!"
Kevin grits his teeth as he attempts to finish off his enemy. "But Mom... I'm at the boss!" Kevin can hear the clang of the plates as his mother begins to shout. "KEVIN ALEXANDER KEENE!!"
Kevin gives a frustrated look as he stands. He tucks the Wii remote into the side of his pants, the nunchuck attachment hangs at his side. He walks off towards his room. "Alright, alright, I'm going." Kevin opens the door to his room and looks around. "Sheesh, what a mess." Kevin's mom sounds out from the kitchen. "What was that?" Kevin steps into his room and sighs. "Nothing mom."
Kevin kneels on the floor and starts pushing random items under his bed. "AND DON'T JUST SHOVE EVERYTHING UNDER YOUR BED!" Kevin stops at his mothers words, and shakes his head... how does she always know? "I know mom, I know."
Kevin grabs a handful of clothes and throws them into the closet. He tosses in several items before something falls from the top shelve hitting him in the head on the way down. "OUCH!" Kevin kneels and looks for what hit him. He spots an old NES Powergun laying on the floor. Kevin quickly picks up the gun excitedly. "Cool... I forgot I had you!"
Kevin lifts himself up and peers over his closets shelf, and sees the rest of the NES. "SWEET! Its all here!" Kevin carefully pulls down the system, and examines it. "I wonder if it still works?" Kevin quickly clears a space near the TV in his bedroom and hooks up the system. He blows on the old cartridge of Super Mario Bros and inserts it into the system. He pushes the power button and watches the screen flicker as he takes a seat on the edge of his bed, NES controller in hand.
Kevin grins as the old logo appears on the screen, he hits start and begins playing his classic game. As he plays comfortably inside, dark clouds form outside. A unscheduled storm approaches. The Ominous looking clouds swirl as the heavy winds sweep past Kevin's bedroom window. Kevin doesn't seem to notice however, as he is completely focused on his game. Lightning streaks the sky overhead and thunder follows almost immediately.
Without warning Lightning strikes the old antenna on the house. Electricity travels through currents down the metal pole and the wires that connect it to the house. Its energy flows into the living room as sparks shoot from the back of the TV. Its screen flickers, as does all the lights in the house. The Wii reactivates itself, its images flickering on the screen. Currents flow into Kevin's room as well. He holds the controller in his hand as the lights in his room flash rapidly off and on. The NES begins to smoke slightly as Lightning strikes the house a second time.
Kevin jumps backward as his TV shoots out a Blinding bright light. He tries to scream but finds his voice has left him. When the light fades there is nothing left. Just a messy room. Kevin... Is gone.
The lights return to normal and Kevin's mom goes to check on her son. "Kevin, make sure you go feed Duke when your done cleaning your room... Kevin...? Keeeevin??" She opens the door to his room and sighs. "Still a mess. Now where is that boy? Probably took off for the Arcade again." She turns around and leaves the room. "I swear... Him and those video games." She turns off the light as she leaves. Kevin's TV display flickers slightly in the dark. The title screen of Super Mario Bros still playing its music, before the TV finally shuts itself off.
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Post by uesugi on Nov 12, 2006 2:56:31 GMT -5
This story is actually a lot more interesting than I thought it would be.
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Post by DEATH97 on Nov 12, 2006 3:02:52 GMT -5
Its going to be much darker and adult then the cartoon. What I do with the Nintendo characters would never be allowed. In short if your a Nintendo Fan boy and would never want to see them come to harm... Don't read this story.
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Post by Raistlin on Nov 12, 2006 14:19:50 GMT -5
I'm a Nintendo Fan boy, but i hate Donkey Kong.
I noticed that you're an Icon. way to go!
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Post by Raistlin on Nov 12, 2006 14:20:12 GMT -5
btw, I love the Story, Death
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Post by Maliku on Nov 12, 2006 16:00:24 GMT -5
Death, this is ANOTHER one of your stories that kicks ass.
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Post by DEATH97 on Nov 12, 2006 16:12:35 GMT -5
A dark portal opens up, shooting bolts of electricity in every direction. The black swirling vortex lasts only a minute before it vanishes leaving only a young teenager lying on the ground losing consciousness. His hair is light brown in color. He wears his worn sneakers and blue jeans to match them. His plain white T-shirt is partially covered by his Red and white Letterman's jacket, he is rarely seen without. The red front, and white sleeves rather usual for that type of jacket. Dawning his school's colors and The Letter N upon its front. His name is Kevin Keene, but he shall soon be known by another. Kevin struggles to remain conscious and is quickly losing the battle. His vision is severely blurred and he can't make out his surroundings. He lays on his side, unable to move, as a strangely shaped Silhouette approaches and stands just before him. Kevin closes his eyes and falls asleep. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Several Hours Later... Kevin opens his eyes slowly and carefully sits up. His head aches badly as he holds it in his hands. He exhales roughly from the pain and squints trying to look around. The room is dimly lit. A Barred window on the right wall is the only real source of light, but It offers a large amount of it for its size. The walls are made of large old looking stones. The Grey rocks almost appear damp, but no water source can be seen. Kevin sits on a Stone slab that stretches outward from the wall behind him. It is crude in design and has only a white sheet, that does little to improve his discomfort. To His left are a row of bars that run the entire length of the room. He appears to be in a cell of some kind. He shakes his head a moment, as it takes a minute or two for him to remember anything. Still little comes to him. He remembers cleaning his room and finding the NES. He was playing Mario, and... A storm... or something. He can't recall anything else. He doesn't know where he is.. Why he's here, or how he got here. All he knows for the moment is that he feels like something hit him over the head. " Oww... what happened?" " Why don't you tell me?" Kevin becomes alert fast and looks around the room for the source of the voice. He doesn't see anyone. " Heh..Hrrm.... Down here." Kevin looks down and sees what appears to be a little person wearing a silly looking mushroom hat. " Uh... Who are you?" The short man stands as straight as he can, and answers proudly. " I'm the Captain of the guard." Kevin smiles and rolls his eyes. " Riiiight... Nice costume by the way." Kevin stands up, and walks quickly over to the bars. " Hey where am I? Is this some kind of Jail or something?" The little man turns to keep Kevin his field of vision. " This is the Castle Dungeon... So yes." Kevin's eyes widen and he turns to face the strange looking man. " Dungeon!?... Why?.. What did I do?"
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Post by uesugi on Nov 12, 2006 16:19:38 GMT -5
Another good update.
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Post by Dagothkitty on Nov 12, 2006 16:42:06 GMT -5
interesting.....
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Post by DEATH97 on Nov 12, 2006 18:38:34 GMT -5
The little mans face is nothing but serious. "Your charged with trespassing, but I'm hoping to add espionage to that." His voice is low and stern, which Kevin finds slightly disturbing for it didn't match his image at all. "Your joking right?" The little person stands just before Kevin with the most emotionless expression. "Does it look like I'm joking?"
Kevin looks at his face. Almost like a child, but trying to be an adult. Yet around that stern voice, and straight posture sits a giant red and white mushroom shaped head. Kevin can't help but give him a questionable look, as he shrugs his shoulders.... "Well...?"
The little man jumps forward and grabs Kevin by the front of his shirt and pulls him down to his level. "NO MORE PLAYING GAMES! Are you gonna tell me who your working for, or maybe I should give ya to the Hammer Brothers, and let them work on ya for a while! Huh!?" Kevin just stands there wide eyed looking at the little man. Hes breathing heavily and his wild eyes appear as if he's trying to be threatening but the hate just makes him look silly. After a short pause Kevin responds with a smile rubbing the top of the little mans Mushroom hat. "Your a funny little guy."
The man's face turns bright red with anger has he obviously didn't find Kevin the least bit amusing. "Don't..... Touch.... THE SHROOM!!!"
A voice comes from the other side of the bars interrupting the little man from having his oncoming heart attack. Covered in a overly thick Italian accent. "Toad... Let'a him go. He doesn't a'know anything."
The man was about Kevin's height very slim, with a thick black mustache. He's dressed in bright green overalls with a Matching Green cap, with the letter L in its center. The one called Toad looks to the slender man slightly irritated. "But Master Luigi!! He teleported here right out of the sky! I saw it with myself. Only the Game Master, surely has the power to do that."
Luigi looks at toad and smiles. "No my little friend. He is'a an outsider, and not'a from the Gaming World." Kevin looks at the two slightly amused. "Uh... Toad?.... Luigi?.... What is this? Cosplay? Your costumes are fantastic. This some kind of Gamer's Convention?" Kevin laughs, shaking his head, and leans against the stone bed. He decides to humor the two. "So uh... Wheres Mario?"
Luigi answers quickly. "Hes'a making sure, that the princess'a is in another castle." Kevin can't contain his laughter. "Classic... You guys are too much." Luigi looks at toad, as they both shrug with confused expressions on their face. Luigi returns his attention to Kevin. "These are dark'a times. Even the Mushroom'a Kingdom, might not'a be'a safe'a anymore."
Kevin shakes his head, amazed at how dedicated these two were too their roles. "The Mushroom Kingdom?.... Ok... Check Please!" Toad looks irritated, and squints his eyes at Kevin. "Yes... It is our home... See for yourself." Toad points to the barred window along the wall. Kevin just smiles.. "Alright... I'll bite." He walks over to the window while talking and begins to peer outside. "Ok... So wheres the door to re.... ality....?" Kevin looks out the window and sees a bright land. Oval shaped bushes with cartoon eyes. The land is colorful and odd in design. It all resembled a cartoon world... No... A Game World. It looked like he was in Super Mario World. Mushroom people wandered about the streets entering huts and going about their business. Suddenly Kevin began to feel dizzy. His vision blurrs as his eyes roll back into his head. He falls to the ground as he passes out.
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Post by uesugi on Nov 12, 2006 19:20:40 GMT -5
Wow, you're updating a lot more frequently than you have been.
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