[challenge] Five Things

[ajremix]

Well. About a week and a half ago my harddrive crashed and I've essentially been spending that time up until now juggling between getting that fixed and putting all my necessary programs back and catching up with schoolwork when I realize two fairly essential programs that I am missing (though not so essential that it cut into schoolwork time): iTunes that is compatible with the OS I'm suddenly working with and Microsoft Word that is also compatible with the OS I'm suddenly working with. I'm saying 'suddenly working with' because the dear friend that fixed my computer and- a thousand blessing upon him -managed to save 95% of the data on my computer (the missing 5% is basically my own fault), installed the OS for me and while he claims it's the same as before, I suddenly cannot find an iTunes and Word that will work. So at the moment I can't sync up my iPod (livable) and I can't open up any of my .docs (very problematic). When I get out of class tomorrow, now that I've got my workload managed again, I'm going to call my friend about it.

tl;dr- I can't re-post any more chapters of You and I Collide for the time being and am going to do a challenge instead. Let's make this a '5 Things' challenge. You pick a character and something you want to know about them, like "Five Times ______ was Unknowingly Inappropriate" or "Five Pick Up Lines _____ Got Laughed at For", etc, etc. We'll go with the following series:

MLP: Friendship is Magic
Thundercats 2011
JLI
Batfamily
Young Justice (comic)
Transformers
Birds of Prey
Ultimate Spider-Man
One Piece
Mass Effect
Star Wars: RepComm

NOTE: My body's decide I'm not its real mother and is being rebellious so please just one prompt per person. Should've put this up earlier but... rebellion.

CHALLENGE CLOSED also my body is still dying but that's neither here nor there.

Comments

[catyuy.livejournal.com]

I hate hard drive crashes. Hope everything works out.

Five Times a Superhero was surprised that Booster was intelligent.

Five Times a Superhero was Surprised that Booster was Intelligent

[idiosyn.livejournal.com]

I'm sure it will. And here I thought my final semester would be uneventful :P
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1
Wally looked at the stunned and slightly charred body of Doctor Alchemy, then at the copper cabling he used to give said stunned and slightly charred Doctor Alchemy an massive static shock. Then he looked sort of helplessly at Booster who had thrown him the cabling and shouted, 'Run!'

Booster just shrugged at the look and said- as if that was the part that confuzzled Wally, "Hydrogen is combustible."

2
Not five hours after the bronze original of Zues came to the Metropolis museum, taking place of the marble copy that was previously there, did it get stolen. Superman was in the middle of interviewing the witnesses when Booster came in who took one look around and said, "The statue's right there, what are you all getting worked up about?" When someone tried to tell him it was the bronze statue that was taken he insisted, "No, it's right there. Marble wouldn't be able to stand on those little feet without breaking. That's why marble statues always have those random stumps attached to people. The thief just painted it white and was probably waiting for everyone to leave before moving it."

Superman checked with his x-ray vision and let out a stunned, "He's right- that's the bronze statue!" Then, of course, Booster milked the attention his deducing gave him while Superman caught the thief, but at least that was to be expected.

3
The embassy had gotten a call on the emergency radio that someone had hijacked the JLI shuttle which Max, J'onn and Tedhad taken to a meeting in DC and would be making demands shortly. The other JLIers were in various states of lost and whooping at the chance to hunt down and beat someone up (that last one may have just been Guy). Oberon, however, was beside himself, trying to figure out how to find their abducted team members.

Booster cut in saying, "The Bug has a radio. When they call again we'll find the frequency on that and we'll be able to triangulate the source. Duh."

Oberon blinked. "Uh... yeah, sure. Go kick their asses, then."

4
Ted was busy cursing at his screen while Booster was in the doorway, moaning about wasting away and starving. "Look," Ted snapped, "if you want to eat, go eat! I'm not leaving until I figure out why this damn engine isn't producing as much power as it should!"

"It's because your power output is too high, it's causing a backup," came the automatic reply, "c'mooooooooooooon, Ted!"

"It is not too high!"

"Then lower it and prove me wrong."

Ted did just that. And proved Booster right. "....huh."

"Can we get dinner now?"

5
Were it anyone else (just about anyone else if he were perfectly honest), Bruce wouldn't be worrying. His back-up either would've been able to figure out a way to help him out or would have the sense to stall long enough for Bruce to free himself. With Booster, however... there was a good chance of someone getting hurt that shouldn't be getting hurt.

"Seriously," the thug jammed the muzzle of his M16 hard against Bruce's head, "you take a step closer and I'm pluggin' the Bat!"

"You know that sounded dirty, right?" Booster said, standing nonchalant with his arms crossed. "You seriously think you can kill him with that thing?"

"It's a freakin' rifle, man! An' he's just a guy- he ain't no Superman!"

"You're doing nothing with that thing. Trust me. You might as well just put it down and give yourself up."

The thug snarled a 'fuck you!' and pulled the trigger. The rifle made a painful, gritty noise, but that was it. A gold flash of energy knocked him into the wall five feet back and unconscious.

Booster sighed, picking up the M16, putting on the safety and unchambering the round. "I'd say next time either don't drop your rifle in the mud or get a better weapon that won't jam up, but I don't think it really matters at this point."

Bruce stood up, brushing the slashed zip-ties from his wrist. "Well done, Booster. I'll take it from here."

With a grin and a jaunty salute, Booster took to the air. "Catch you later, then."

[eerian_sadow]

oh! i have one!

Five times the Wreckers got caught being cute.

(for a given definition of cute, of course. ~_^)

[bookworm-faith.livejournal.com]

*shyly peeks in* Ehh.. Young Justice or Batfamily: 5 times Robin (Tim) surprised Batman

[sophiap.livejournal.com]

Ooh!

How about "Five things Rainbow Dash doesn't want her friends to know."

[tiamat1972.livejournal.com]

Hmmmm, let's see...

Five times the Wreckers blew Springer's processor.

Hope you get your programs back. If it helps, OpenOffice is free, works on every OS and is compatible with MS Office docs. Can't help with iTunes though.

[rebecky-mo.livejournal.com]

Hard drive crashes are the devil. Thank goodness for your friend. :D (which reminds me, I need to back mine up again soon.)

Hm, prompts....Can I put two?

1) Five times Raoul acted like a big brother/family (G1 Transformers)

2) Five times Usopp saved the day. (One Piece)

[therixkeycopy.livejournal.com]

Eeeeck hard drive crashes. Hope your friend can help with iTunes and Word.


Um...RepCom: Five Times a Delta felt no one was watching.

[fleur-de-liz.livejournal.com]

Ugh, technology just plain sucks sometimes.

Five times Ted and Booster were caught in compromising situations.

[madripoor-rose.livejournal.com]

Thundercats '11: 5 times Liono found a piece of 'technology'.

JLI: 5 things about the 20th Century that Beetle had to explain to Booster.

[poisonivory.livejournal.com]

Five times Ted couldn't say no to Booster. :)

[tiptoptile.livejournal.com]

Oh no!! I hope everything works out with the docs! I would go insane if this happened to me...

I just noticed that "You and I Collide" (my favorite original OTP in forever XD) sooo...could I request "Five Awkward Family Moments with the Aerialbots and Wreckers"?

Once again I hope everything works out!

Five Times the Wreckers Got Caught Being Cute

[idiosyn.livejournal.com]

1
Twin Twist, Whirl, Scoop and Broadside once followed Roadbuster around the Hub for the better part of three hours, just saying "please please please please please" until Roadbuster eventually said, "Alright, alright! Tell Springer I approve the official movie night. I wasn't going to say no, I just had some actual work to finish first."

"Yeeeeeeeees!" The other four Wreckers cheered, rushing out tell their CO. "Thanks, RB!"

Roadbuster just shook his head and laughed at them.

2
Cybertronians didn't haven't a plethora of holidays, partly because they saw little point in them and partly because the war wouldn't stop for celebrations. One that endured was the Source Creation, the day that Primus (presumably) came into existence and from which all other Cybertronian life came from. Observance for the day generally stayed in two basic practices: jubilant celebration of life or subdued respect of those returned to the Primus.

Optimus had always been in the latter category, especially since he ascended to Prime. Which was why it took him by surprise when the Wreckers practically dragged him to the celebratory party instead. "We respect how you observe Source Creation," Springer told him, "but you dwell on those lost every single day. You need a moment to really remember the ones that are still around you and celebrate the time you still have with them."

And Optimus did look around at all the laughing, carefree faces of his Autobots around him, at the bonds of friendship and life and he couldn't help being grateful for being pulled into it all.

3
When Fireflight entered the hangar he was expecting Sandstorm there. He wasn't, however, expecting Sandstorm to say, "You wanted to go somewhere?"

Fireflight gave him a confused look, "I thought you wanted to show me something."

All of the sudden the hangar lights shut off. All except for one corner that was lit low, showing off a table and two chairs. The table was set with two elegant glasses of energon (which proved to be flavored) and a large, decorated oil cake. From somewhere above, romantic music began playing.

Sandstorm put a hand to his facemask in embarrassment, "For the love of... I'm gonna kill those guys."

The Aerialbot just laughed and pulled Sandstorm toward the table. "I think it's sweet."

4
Topspin getting injured was hardly a rare occurrence. His getting injured bad enough to require major repairs and thus a stay in medical, however, was. But at least whenever this happened he was never lonely. Every Wrecker that wasn't on duty stayed at his side the entire time, chatting with him, just keeping him company. Sometimes it would just be one other Wrecker who talked quietly with him, sometimes it would be a good half dozen and practically a party in the medbay and not even the wrath of Ratchet would scare them off.

If anyone asked the Wrecker might- might -admit it was because whenever anyone else was seriously injured Topspin would stay with them the entire time and they were just returning the favor. But no one ever bothered to ask and Topspin understood and that was what was important.

5
No one would be able to really say how it began, not even the three original Wreckers could as the original group wasn't exactly touchy-feely with each other. Maybe it was the inclusion of Twin Twist, who needed constant physical connection, that started it all. Or Topspin who had no sense of personal space or Broadside who indulged everyone at all times. All anyone really knew was one day the Wreckers had dogpiled each other and didn't seem to care who came across them. After that, they dogpiled each other just about any chance they got.

"Because," Springer had admitted once and only once, "we're family. And, one day, we won't be able to do it again."

No one questioned it after that.

Re: Five Times the Wreckers Got Caught Being Cute

[eerian_sadow]

aww, these were sweet and absolutely perfect! :D i think my favorite is the Optimus one. ^_^

Five Time Tim Surprised Bruce

[idiosyn.livejournal.com]

1
"You want to start a group."

"Yes."

"With Superboy and Impulse."

"Um... yes."

"You're serious about this."

"Yeeeees."

Bruce turned back to the computer in order to hide his surprise. "Good luck with that."

2
Bruce didn't normally do any extravagant for birthdays. At least not in private where it really counted. He'd thrown intimate parties for Dick who was used to birthdays being celebrated and always made a point to acknowledge the day with Jason who never thought the day special. Tim had his own family, though, so Bruce would send him a present and after Tim's party he'd suit up and go on patrol, just as Dick and Jason had always done on their birthdays.

When Tim was sent to Brentwood Academy, Bruce offered to take him to a nice diner or host a small party for his birthday as a sort of olive branch.

"I was actually going to spend it with my friends," Tim said and Bruce's mind automatically began unfolding the profile of the boys in Brentwood that Alfred had told him about. Tim must've known this because he said, "I meant with Young Justice. They're trying to get me to socialize more and... well... someone," which turned into Dick in Bruce's head, "told Bart my birthday and of course he told everyone else and I know they're planning on throwing me a party so..." he shrugged a little helplessly but Bruce could see a part of Tim was happy about this, "figured I shouldn't disappoint them."

A little surprised and pleased himself, Bruce just told him, "Alright."

3
"You told them your identity."

Tim doesn't even hesitate, just snapping back, "Yes, because it's my identity to give, not yours."

"It wouldn't be difficult to trace you to me and then Dick. Your identity isn't yours alone- you've put all of us at risk-"

Tim turned and glared and if Bruce hadn't been convinced that Tim was the one most like him, that look would have. "No more at risk than it was before. I trust my friends to keep this safe. Just like you trust the League. And if you can trust me despite my age, then you can trust them."

Bruce, without having a proper rebuttal, let him leave.

4
He scoured his memory a dozen times but Bruce still couldn't figure out how it happened, just that one day he was no longer able to tell what Tim was thinking or feeling. Bruce had asked him a question- fairly inconsequential, really, about his team -and his ability to read Tim was suddenly shut off. His expression was pleasant enough and tone light but everything beyond the surface was closed to all of Bruce's scrutiny. From that moment on, Tim's ability to keep Bruce out just went deeper and deeper.

Bruce wasn't certain which part bothered him most- that Tim had the ability at all or that Bruce had done something (several somethings) to make Tim unable to trust him.

5
Bruce entered the room just in time to hear Time say, "I told you water wasn't conductive on it's own! It's the salt on our skin that makes it conductive!"

"You said no such thing! You purposefully didn't say it in an attempt to assassinate me and regain your position as Robin!"

"One, it's a good thing you're no longer with the League of Assassins or being 'assassinated by unintentional electrocution' would've been a sad way to go. Two, if I didn't tell you, it's probably because you should already know this!"

"If I already knew all this, then why bother explaining it all to begin with, Drake?"

Bruce left Damian and Tim to their argument, wandering over to Alfred and saying, "They're actually getting along?"

"Surprising, isn't it, sir?"

"Yeah." But, nonetheless, Bruce was happy about it.

[idiosyn.livejournal.com]

1
Rainbow Dash actually really likes cute dresses and she's spent many a day lounging on a cloud outside the Carousel Boutique admiring the saddles and dresses in the window. What Rainbow Dash doesn't like, however, is Rarity constantly fussing over every little detail and forcing her to stand there for hours.

2
It would probably break Pinkie Pie's sugar-coated heart, but Rainbow Dash isn't a fan of sweets. She's more of a fruit kind of filly and would pick one of Applejack's tarts over any of Pinkie Pie's cupcakes every time. Of course she'd still eat a cupcake if it was given to her because, hey! Free food! But still.

3
The reason why Rainbow Dash moved from Cloudsdale to Ponyville was because of Fluttershy. Granted they didn't really know each other until flight school and Rainbow Dash only knew her because she was so shy and quiet and... well, bad at flying, but she also knew Fluttershy was picked on a lot and if there was one thing Rainbow Dash didn't like, it was a bully. So she watched over Fluttershy in flight school and when Fluttershy decided to move to the ground, Rainbow Dash followed her to make sure none of the earth ponies gave her a hard time. By the time she was convinced Fluttershy would be fine on her own, Rainbow Dash grew to like the town herself and stayed for herself.

4
Rainbow Dash hates scary movies. Oh sure, she can go through the Everfree Forest without so much as tail flicker, but she can't watch scary movies to save her life. There's just something about knowing something bad is going to happen and having no way of stopping it that just gets to her.

5
She never really had many friends until Twilight Sparkle and the others. Yeah, Gilda who was awesome (until she wasn't) but asides from that, Rainbow Dash didn't really have anyone else she hung out with. Maybe it was because she was so competitive and proud and kind of abrasive (and she did know what that meant and it wasn't because Twilight told her) but she also kinda thought if she had to change herself so someone would be friends with her, they weren't really worth being friends with. It wasn't until the whole Nightmare Moon thing that she found other ponies that were fine with her being so... Rainbow Dash-y. And having those kinds of awesome friends was also about the coolest thing ever and she didn't ever want to lose them.

[idiosyn.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I'll give it a try!
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1
"Okay, seriously. How many times have I told you guys not to interact with less technologically advanced planets? If Prime found out you were messing with the SETI Institute, he'd have your cranial units on spikes."

2
"No, Roadbuster does not look good in electric blue and no, I don't think he'll appreciate it when he wakes up."

3
"Who the frag thought it was a good idea to tie Prowl up in my office? Now I'm going to have to listen to him nag at me for the next meta-cycle!"

4
"There have been many, many times when I wonder how all of you have managed to survive this long and particularly why I haven't killed all of you yet. That being said, you will find a solvent strong enough to unglue my pedes. Right. Now."

5
"No. I don't want to know. You just put that fuzzy... tentacle... thing back where you found it."

[paleodex.livejournal.com]

I hope everything works out with your computer!

Also: (Transformers) Five times Sideswipe wished he was an only child.

[tiamat1972.livejournal.com]

LOL!!! Number 5 is the best!!!

[tiamat1972.livejournal.com]

Is this still open? Had an idea...

Five events that convinced the Twins that it might have been a good idea that they never became Wreckers.

i love it when you do this

[naria-satome.livejournal.com]

Five times Fluttershy used the Stare

Five times Tygra got caught acting like a big brother.

[sophiap.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes! I love this, especially number four. That makes so much sense.

[tv-the-sue.livejournal.com]

Hmmm... For Mass Effect

Five times Shepard confused the crew.

Re: Five Time Tim Surprised Bruce

[bookworm-faith.livejournal.com]

hee! Tim & Damian get along by arguing, how typical XD Thank you!

Five Times Usopp Saved the Day

[idiosyn.livejournal.com]

Only one per, I'm afraid. My body's decided to give out on me today :( (and dear god, that icon XD)
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1
Usopp was regaling Luffy and Chopper with his tales again. Which normally wouldn't be noteworthy except for the fact that Luffy was supposed to be keeping a lookout in the crow's nest. So when Usopp did a dramatic turn shouting, "-and then the Marines came up for a sneak attack!" he actually was pointing at a Marine ship coming in for a sneak attack which made him go, "AAAAAAAAAAA!"

But at least it also got the attention of everyone else and impressed Luffy and Chopper even more because how did he know and Usopp laughed proudly from his hiding place behind some barrels, "Captain Usopp knows everything!"

2
There was only so much 'damn ero-cook' and 'shitty marimo' the crew could take and even less damage the Going Merry could from constant fighting. So, every once in a while (that's been getting more and more often if anyone noticed), Usopp would make his mini-lab in the galley and if Zoro came in looking extra obstinate or if Sanji was being extra pissed, he'd smoothly deflect one or both their attentions onto himself. It didn't always work but at least there were less damaged walls and floorboards than the would've been and that was good enough for Usopp.

3
Usopp was tearing down the hall screaming, as was his usual duty on any adventure. After about twenty doors he passed by, Usopp skidded to a stop, jogged backwards and peered inside a room with a large monitor. The monitor had several smaller ones that looked kind of like security feeds showing the other Straw Hat member fighting or being terrorized by some mechanical puppet looking things. Usopp looked down at the buttons around him and found one marked 'security switch'. He pushed it on to the 'off' position. The mechanical puppets suddenly stopped and then vanished from whence they came. On the monitor, the Straw Hats looked relieved (Nami and Chopper) or disappointed (everyone else except Robin who looked just as indifferent as ever).

Usopp just blinked at the monitor and said, "Huh."

4
They were dangling over a cliff filled with sharp rocks that looked rather capable of impaling but at least they weren't falling anymore.

Franky gave Usopp a considering look, "I thought all your Green Stars were weapons."

"Of course not!" He said proudly, one hand trying to keep his hat on his head. "I've also designed many of them to be useful tools!"

From somewhere came Brook's hesitant voice, "Ah, I'm sorry to say this, Usopp-san, but I think this perfectly handy rope may be trying to eat me. Even though I'm all bones."

At Franky's look, Usopp gave a sheepish, "So this one may actually be carnivorous..."

5
There was one gasp and one wet spluttering as Usopp dragged Luffy onto the dock. "That," Usopp said, hacking up a bit of water, "was an incredibly dumb thing for the future Pirate King to fall for."

"Sowwy," Luffy replied, trying to get the ocean out of his nose.

Usopp just laughed breathlessly and patted Luffy's shoulder. "That's to be expect for you, though." He gave his captain a big grin. "Go kick his ass, Luffy."

Luffy grinned back, "Of course!"