It was on Rifts earth that the device was forged. A technomage had discovered a pre-cataclysm DVD set and watched amazed at what he saw. Surely this Bob Sagat must have been a powerful being to air the folly’s of his peers and emerge not only unattacked, but to their laughter as well!
Brimming with inspiration and visions of leaving his foes helpless while they laugh at their own follies the mage had set to work on what would be his crowning achievement. Years passed as he toiled away, perfecting the spells and technology. He pestered many a temporal mage for their secrets in the process of creating the magic required to reach into a person’s past to pull forth that which they would have remain hidden in embarrassment. Even more time was spent creating the interface to display these events for all using the device to see, complete with instructions on the use and purpose of the device ensorcelled for any sentient being to read and understand.
Finally his masterpiece was finished, a true work of art powerful and unique in the multiverse. The Technomage grinned and set forth to try his new device, ‘the projector of Comedic Ego destruction’. Powerful his device may have been, but the naming of items was never a strong point for the mage.
Sadly the mage’s first target turned out to be a powerful demon, a being not known for his humor. The mage was struck down, and it seemed his device doomed to destruction. Except that by a chance of fate it tumbled out of the mages dead hands and onto a leyline that opened quite unexpectedly into a rift, dropping the infuriating device into the multiverse.
And infuriate it did, for many a powerful hero and villain alike had their most embarrassing and amusing moments aired for all to see due to the device. Both Kings and beggars were brought low in embarrassment through its use, yet always the device seemed destined to escape its victim’s wrath through odd chance and circumstance.
Until one day it fell at the surprised feet of a person in yet another universe. A person who looked confused at the strange device resembling a movie projector from the future. The person’s looked over the instructions carved in the side, eyes widening as the language flowed and twisted into their native tongue. Then ever so slowly a smile crept across the persons face as they picked up the device.
And thus the stage was set for yet another show....
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The group sat alone in the darkened room as one set up the projector according to the instructions.
“Are you sure it is alright to be doing this?” One enquired from the couch, snacks and drinks arrayed around them.
“Of course it is! Besides how else will we know anything interesting or important? Besides remember what was done to you?” A third person snorted, gesturing to the second as well as the other people in attendance for the show.
The second person’s eyes narrowed in remembrance, of the secrets held and the tricks played. “You’re right, forget what they want. I’ve suffered enough, play on!”
The first person grinned again and reached to his the final button to turn on the device, after inputting the name(s) they desired to view.
At the same moment the door into the room burst open and a figure appeared, the same one discussed moments earlier crying. “No! You mustn’t....”
Alas it was too late for the device whirred and blinked, a shield forming around it to prevent its destruction while it worked. A hum was heard and the image of a man frozen appeared before the group and their intruder. Suddenly he sprung to life as a catchy theme played upon horns sprung up behind him.
“Hello! Welcome, wow quite a crowd tonight.” The figure grinned at his audience as the person in the doorway groaned in resignation. “Ah and our guest of honor is here as well! How lovely. I am, or rather the figure whom this image was based on, Adam Meadowines Priest of Toltiir and I welcome you to...
Ranma smirked from the couch as Nabiki squawked ins hock at the inclusion of the Tendo clan. No WAY they could blame this on him, it was all Nabiki’s idea after all, he just made sure it was all inclusive.
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