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There are different manga styles from various mangaka (mangaka is who draws manga). For example, Yazawa's style is very cool. Look at those images: http://www.damagedsoul.net/nana/gallery/BW00.gif http://www.damagedsoul.net/nana/anime/anime12.jpg Am I convincing you? I think no, but I've tried.

I agree. Maybe in Ai Yazawa style (search in Internet who is Ai Yazawa and what's her style: Nana, Paradise kiss, Gokinjo monogatari). I like it very much

I'm submitting my fic. I'm not too late, right? It's April 09 right now. It's not finished yet.

Good idea.

John entered his brother’s room like a tornado. Daniel, who was thinking to a new cheat, jumped, nearly falling out his bed. “What’s the matter, John?†“I.... I... It’s impossible, but I think that... that cop, Hazzard, here, in Boston†“Calm down and stop to mix words randomly†John took a deep breath:â€I’ve seen Hazzard’s cop (the one who arrested us) here in Boston†“Are you sure? Maybe you’re wrong; you’ve seen someone who looks like him. Why would he be in Boston? You’re wrong†John shook his head: “No. I’m right. He’s here. Peraphs.....†he looked round, then he continued, in a whisper, “peraphs that cop died when I fired him, and I’ve seen his ghost†Daniel stared at his brother:†Are you drunk? Or are you fool†John continued:â€I’ve seen that cop; he was wearing Boston police uniform, but I’ve recognized himâ€. Daniel shooked his head:†Boston police uniform? Does a cop’s ghost wear different uniforms when he appears in different cities? Interesting†John remained silent for few seconds:â€Ok. He’s alive and he’s here. What a bad luck!†Daniel remained quiet:†Don’t worry. Boston is a big city. We won’t meet him anymoreâ€. But John didn’t trust completly his brother’s words. Not only John and Daniel saw Enos Strate around, but also Daisy Duke saw him in all patrol cars she met in Hazzard; she dreamed of him. She missed him very much.

After Rosco left, Daisy read Enos letter. Dear Daisy. Sorry if I’ve been so distant recently, but I knew that I’d have left Hazzard (and you); and compared to the pain of explaining everything to you, I preferred the pain of avoiding you. Will you ever forgive me? Will you ever forgive me for my words that day? Do you know, Daisy? If I was able to get over many critical moments, it’s because you always stand by my side. I’m getting over a critical moment, and you can’t stand by my side. Never seeing you again is very painful, but I don’t know what else to do. I’m a cop, and I’ve to do my duty. But I promise that I’ll come back. I don’t know when, and I don’t know how, but I’ll come back. Everyone will know that I’m a good cop, and that I’m not corrupted, so I’ll be able to come back. After reading the letter, Daisy burst into tears. It wasn’t a break-up note; it was a love letter. Meanwhile, John and Daniel Grey were in Boston. “We are far away Sergeant Mason, far away Atlanta, far away Hazzard, far away everything. We are freeâ€

You scared me!

At the airport, Enos was waiting his flight to Boston, with a one-way ticket in his hand. “Are you sure that you don’t want to say good-bye to Daisy and the Dukes?†Enos knew that living without Daisy and away from Hazzard was like a knife through his heart, but he didn’t want to say good-bye. He turned toward Rosco:†Yeah. I can’t explain anything to them, but I’ve written this letter; give it to Daisy. Thanks for the ride, Sheriff†Rosco hugged him; it was the second time he left Hazzard, but this time it was diferrent; it wasn’t his wish, but it was a punishment; it was Mason’s revenge. That evening, the Dukes were waiting for Enos to come for dinner. “Uncle Jesse, I’m worried. He’s late, and it’s strange†“Don’t worry, Daisy. He’ll come. Maybe he’s busyâ€. But also uncle Jesse was worried, even if he was trying to calm Daisy. A patrol car stopped in front of Dukes farm. “It’s him†shouted Daisy, joyful. When she went out the farm, she saw Rosco. She stopped, confused.

It's a famous chinese legend. The anime "Sayuki" is based on this legend, right? The Monkey's power returns in many japan anime (for example Goku, character of Dragon Ball). Monkey's name is Goku, or not? Am I making confusion with different legends?

I think that his eyes color is hazel. Hazel eyes change with the light; so they seem green in the sunlight (or with an artificial light pointed at) and brown in the shadow. So, Sonny's eyes seem different in different light exposures. I remember that sometimes they look green (but never blue, if I don't get wrong) and sometimes they look brown. I know very well hazel eyes 'cause is my eyes color.

Next morning Enos entered Postal Office, like every day in the last two months. “Good morning, Miss Tizdale. Anything for me?†“Good morning Enos. Take the number like everybody else†Enos smiled. “Number one†“It’s me†“There’s a letter for you. It seems very importantâ€. Enos became serious “Yes, Miss Tidzale†“Your ID card, please†He took the letter, but he didn’t open it. When he went out Postal Office, Miss Tizdale looked at him, wondering what he was thinking. Does anyone guess what's that letter? Tell me what you're thinking, on PM or directly here.

After Uncle Jesse’s call, Enos laid down on his bed, gazing upon the ceiling. He was thinking about Sergeant Mason’s words: “What have I to think about a cop who is friend of men on probation who help bank robbers? I think that you, Dukes and Greys are partners in crime........ Why are you so surprised? Partners in crime don’t shoot each other, of course, but, maybe, you fought ‘cause plunder’s shares; so, they tried to kill you in order to raise their own share..... What? Do you think I’m mad, Deputy Strate?........ Do you continue to cover your friends?........ Yes, my theory hasn’t any evidence; but it is my word against your one. Is it more weighty a sergeant’s word or a deputy’s word? ....... I have no evidences to put you in jail, you’re right, but those doubts about your skill could put you through a disciplinary action..... You have a choice: put Dukes in jail accusing them of complicity in a bank robbery, or accept a disciplinary action.... Is it your choice?... When a cop is accused of corruption, he can be suspended from his duty, or he can be transferred, do you know it?..... Are you ready not to be a cop anymore? Are you ready to leave Hazzard, Duke family and Daisy?....... Did you already stay in California? I know, but this time it won’t be your purpose, and you won’t come back so easily". Every time he thought to Mason’s words, he felt like he was drowning. He tried to breath slowly as Doctor Kane had said to him, but it didn’t work. So he tried to breath inside an envelope, and his breath, gradually, became normal again. Dukes didn’t know anything about that.

Name - Ilaria Age - 30 Location - Italy Occupation - physician Married or Single - Single, but I'm waiting for the kindred soul Children - 0 Favorite Movie - Lotr, Moulin Rouge, Serendipity, Dracula, When Henry met Sally, American Beauty, Four weddings and a funeral, Favorite group - Tori Amos, Cranberries, Sarah McLachlan, Dido, Carmen Consoli, japan anime soundtracks. Favorite TV show - DOH, Happy Days, Due South, Doctor House, Grey's anatomy, Criminal minds, Gilmore girls, japan anime (various) Hobbies - drawing japan anime, reading (a lot of books, impossible to mention every book or author: Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Tolkien, Gaarder, Mann, Kundera, Patricia Cornwell, Elisabeth George, Banana Yoshimoto, Camilleri), and, recently, writing.

Uncle Jesse looked at his nephews and his niece sitting around kitchen’s table for dinner. “I don’t see Enos here around for a long timeâ€. The boys and Daisy didn’t spoke, and uncle Jesse understood that something was wrong. “What’s the matter?†Luke spoke looking away:â€Well, uncle Jesse. It’s strange, but, since he left the hospital, he avoid usâ€. Uncle Jesse was surprised:â€What does it mean that he avoids you?†Luke continued:â€He’s so elusive when he meets us, as he doesn’t want to speak to us. It’s so strange. He avoids also Daisy, and it’s not only strange but quite incredible; everyone knows that he has a crush on herâ€. Uncle Jesse stared at his niece:â€Is it true, Daisy?†Daisy sighed:â€Yeah, uncle Jesse. When he was in hospital, he was ... normal.... he was .... Enos. But since he’s come back Hazzard, he’s strange. I've told him to come for dinner many times, but.....†Uncle Jesse stopped her:â€Don’t worry.†Then he stood up and he took the telephone. â€How do you feel, Enos?†...pause.... “I’m glad you’re feeling betterâ€... pause.... “No. There's no problem. I’m calling you just to make sure that you’re fine"...pause..... “What about to come for dinner tomorrow?â€... pause.... “Don't worry. You don’t annoyâ€... pause.... “Ok Enos. See you†After the call, Uncle Jesse looked at Daisy, smiling:†He can't say 'no' to me. Daisy, cook your best apple-pie for tomorrowâ€. In his apartment, Enos was thinking about the Dukes. He trusted them, and he knew that they cared about him. However they had hurt him; deep in his heart he didn’t know if he had forgiven them for that.

Enos, Enos and again Enos. But also Rosco is very funny. Have I already said that I like Enos? Is it so obvious?

:roll: No no. Only Enos can be Daisy's husband. But if you marry Daisy, I'll marry Enos (poor boy). Maybe I could be content with a secret and platonic love. Maggie-Lynn, we could be the two girls of Hazzard with the unlikely crush on Enos.

Two months passed. Enos recovered (but sometimes he felt that pesky pain) and he was again on duty. The boys and Daisy were very glad to see him in his uniform. Everything seemed to be as usual. Boss Hogg and Rosco tried to blame Dukes for various crimes, and the boys proved their innocence; the General Lee ran on Hazzard’s streets, while patrol cars chased it. As usual. Everyone seemed to have forgotten that day. Exept Enos.

Next day, when doctor Kane entered the room, Enos was still sleeping. When he woke up, he had a strange look. “What’s the matter, Deputy Strate? Did you feel pain again?â€. “Yeahâ€. “How long did it last?†“Only few minutesâ€. “It will disappear; be patient†Enos remained silent; doctor Kane looked at him carefully:â€Aren’t you worried about it, right?†Enos didn’t speak. Doctor Kane changed the subject: “Will Daisy come today?†The deputy blushed, smiling: “Yeahâ€. Doctor Kane smiled at him; he understood deputy’s feelings since the first time he saw Deputy Strate and Daisy Duke together. While doctor Kane was leaving, Enos said:â€Doctor Kane.... Is it never meaningless to love someone? No matter how much pain does it cause?â€

Anyone knows this show? I love it. Constable Benton Fraser of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police begins his new assignment at the Canadian Consulate in Chicago, Illinois, with Diefenbaker, a deaf, lip-reading ( :lol: ) wolf. Fraser is not exactly accustomed to city life, contrary to detective Ray Vecchio (for first two series, then Stan Kowalski). Fraser is very quiet, polite, a gentleman. Ray, on the other hand, is extremely outspoken and sarcastic. Together, however, the two solve several crimes. The pair Fraser-Vecchio remind me the pair Enos-Turk in the series "Enos". I like this show 'cause is very funny. Some quotes: Ray: "Fraser, what are you doing?" Fraser: "Well, I... I thought I'd let him shoot me Ray. All Mr. Calling has to do is shoot me, then he can shoot him." Ray: "Ah, as long as you have a plan." Ray: "We're lost" Fraser: "No, we're not. We just don't know where we are"-- Ray: [Fraser and Ray are trapped in a bank vault] "Check for ventilation". Fraser: "Got it". Ray: "A vent?" Fraser: "Yes, and we are in luck, Ray; it is completely sealed off". Ray: "What?" Fraser: "Air tight, obviously for security. Rest easy, Ray, the money is perfectly safe" Ray: "Oh, that's a relief because for a moment there I was concerned all these little Thomas Jeffersons were going to run out of oxygen! Fraser: Ray, there is no need for either sarcasm or panic. We are in an eight by ten room with a ten foot ceiling. That gives us roughly eight hundred cubic feet of air. It is now 3:15 and the time lock is not due to open until 8 a.m. so there is no danger of us suffocating for at least... You know Ray, in situations like these, the Inuit..." Ray: "Ohhhh, we're gonna die" Ray: "Maybe he wanted to kill us too" Fraser: "Well ,what possible motive could he have for that?" Ray: "You know, sometimes you are the most annoying man that I know. There's plenty of times I've wanted to kill ya and I'm your best friend" Stan: "D'you find me attractive? Benton: In what sense? Stan: "In the sense of... you know, being a woman" Benton: "Do I think you're an attractive woman?" Robert Fraser's ghost (Benton's father): "We have to find somewhere to live" Benton Fraser: "What do you mean, "we"?" Robert Fraser's ghost: "That's a cruel joke, son. I've been thinking about an office. I think I need an office". Benton Fraser: "What the hell would you do with an office?" Robert Fraser's ghost: "Office work, memoirs, catch up on my taxes. . . " Benton Fraser: "You've been dead for two years" Robert Fraser's ghost: "Oh, they find you, son. They find you". Finally, I love Due South's soundtrack; I've known Sarah McLachlan's music thanks this show.

That night, as other times before, Enos woke up suddenly, in a cold sweet that soaked his t-shirt; and that night he felt again a stabbing pain in his stomach (doctor Kane said that it was normal, and he would have felt that pain over and over again, but it would have disappeared). He remembered everything: he recalled Daisy’s slap, the shot, the ambulance. The first thing he remembered after his awakening, it was Sergeant Mason’s face and his words. He was shocked that the robbers were John and Daniel Grey, but he didn’t believe that Bo and Luke had helped them to escape during the chase (as Sergeant Mason and Boss Hogg thought). He remembered the fright in Bo’s eyes after the shot, and he remembered how they had helped him; so he knew that they had tried to catch the robbers, but they had failed (sometimes also drivers as Bo and Luke can make a mistake, he though, perhaps ‘cause an emotional distress). Enos, in conclusion, trusted his friends, and he knew that there was a reason why they had helped John and Daniel to escape from prison (he didn’t know this reason, but he trusted them). Above all, he knew Daisy cared about him, despite the slap during the row; he remembered, even if confusingly, Daisy’s touch while he was still unconscious. So, he didn’t need any explanation. He tried to fall asleep again, dreaming Daisy’s next visit. Meanwhile Daisy woke up cause a pain in her stomach. It was a strange and deep pain. She tried to fall asleep again, thinking of Enos and her next visit. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OK guys. Sergeant Mason will return (too simple if he disappears). I don't know if John and Daniel will return, and I don't know how Sergeant Mason can take revenge. Any idea?

I'm listening right now Dolores O'Riordan's (Ex Cranberries singer) new single from her first album: "Ordinary day", great song!!!!!! I'll wait for the album. What a beautiful voice!!!!!

Several days went by. As doctor Kane had promised, sedatives were stopped gradually, and Enos woke up; at the beginning he was awake, bu a bit confused, only for few minutes during the day, and then he woke up totally. There weren’t anymore electrodes or strange monitors around him; Daisy was very happy, and she spent several hours with Enos in hospital, talking to him. “How do you feel today, sugar?†“I'm fine, Daisy. I’m tired to stay in this bed, but I’m also too weak to get up. Luckily, a lot of people visit me everyday: you, Uncle Jesse, Bo and Luke, Rosco, Cletus, Cooter, and many others, even Boss Hogg and Mrs. Lulu; so I’m not bored†“You need to eat something nourishing, so you’ll recover quickly†“Yeah. I miss your apple-pie and everything else, but actually I can only eat liquid stuff†Bo and Luke entered the room:†Hey, buddy" Daisy put her hand on Enos shoulder “Honey, when you’ll come back home, I’ll do everything you wantâ€. Bo and Luke laughed:" Have we missed something important about you two?" Enos blushed, looking away. “Oh, shut up. I mean, when you’ll come back home, Enos, I’ll COOK everything you want.†Luke continued to laugh: “Daisy, maybe Enos is thinking something differentâ€. Daisy looked at Enos, surprised “ENOS!†and he blushed more and more :â€I..... I’m thinking only of your apple-pie, Daisy, and your soup, and ...... and everything I want to eat†So, day after day, the Dukes paid visit to Enos, but anyone (neither Enos nor the Dukes) didn’t talk about the fight Enos had with Daisy, John and Daniel, or Sergeant Mason. Everyone wanted to forget everything, but it was impossible, and the time to speak about it would have come.

I've decided to change my avatar. After the couple Usagi/Mamoru from Sailor Moon, now there's another couple: Roy/Riza from Full Metal Alchemist. Don't worry if you'll see my avatar changing day after day (or month after month); I'm an "otaku" (japan animation fan), and there's no hope of salvation for me. Actually, I've no idea about possible anime-Hazzard crossover.

An hour passed while the Dukes were waiting for Doctor Kane and Sergeant Mason. They were worried about what was happening. They heard Doctor Kane voice “STOP!!! Now you have to stop, Sergeant Masonâ€, then both doctor and sergeant Mason came out the room. Sergeant Mason faced the Dukes: “You are very luckyâ€, then he went away, full of anger. The Dukes looked worried at doctor Kane; his voice trembled with rage: “What a b####dâ€. “Enos?†asked uncle Jesse. “He passed out. Damnâ€, then doctor Kane looked closely at them: â€I don’t know and I don’t want to know what’s going on. I’m a doctor and not a cop, but I think that you have to explain a lot of things to Deputy Strate, ‘cause he’s a trusted friendâ€. “Could we see him?â€. Doctor Kane stared at Daisy:†Absolutely no. Not now.â€, then he went away, leaving the Dukes alone, staring at each other. Bo punched the wall: “I would kill Sergeant Masonâ€. “Calm down, Boâ€, Luke stood up and put a hand on his cousin’s shoulder.