From: Magic T. Dragon (cvilagi@mindspring.com) Subject: [PW!] Under the Stars Newsgroups: alt.games.nintendo.pokemon Date: 2000/06/08 Traditionally, the cover of darkness is two things: A haven for evil of all sorts, and a time for reflection and peace. Presently, it is serving the latter for Natasha. She is standing silently at the bow of the SS Anne, head lowered and hands crossed before her. Every light on the deck is off, so the little lighting present is provided by the stars in the clear sky. Stiffness has set in from the length of her vigil. Below her float boxes and scraps of cloth, littering the still ocean. The only item remaining by her is a weathered photograph. Several more moments pass before she picks it up and returns to her former position in a rapid, smooth motion. Still silent, she examines the image, a soft smile gracing her lips. The picture is of herself and her former husband, Tenchi Inverse, posing on a beach. The sun is setting behind them, creating a romantic environment straight out of countless movies, and horrendous lens flare. Their Pokemon were evidently all surrounding them, although there are now cut out sections in the shapes of Cubone, Vulpix, and Clefairy. Water stains of varying severity spread across it, and some are quite fresh. Natasha spends a while gazing into the photo, tears streaking her cheeks. She brings it to her mouth and kisses it softly, and casts it over the railing. It drifts down slowly through the motionless air, then just as gently sinks into the sea. --Natasha V.