The Magnificent Seven theme resounds around the room, the spotlights scanning the crowd in the fully occupied SBOTG. Suddenly the announcer’s voice sounds loudly “Tonight, the celebrity laced SBOTG welcomes you to the second Annual BrigaDear Awards. Please welcome your host for the evening. Mr. Ezra Standish”
Ezra, resplendent in his purple jacket, walks briskly to the center of the stage. He waits patiently for the applause to die before he begins to speak.
“Welcome to the Year 2000 BrigaDear Awards. Perusing the crowd I see many of you, prolific posters and lurkers alike, are in attendance for what promises to be a night like none before.”
“Without further ado let me introduce the house band from Club Four Corners” he stated with a conspiratorial aside. “Coincidentally, they will be playing at the after awards party in the frolic room if any of you are interested,” he smiled with a quick tongue-thingy “But I digress Please join my in welcoming the band to the stage,” he smiled and began the applause.
* The band takes the stage and performs their signature tune, leaving the stage to the sounds of the Brigs rapturous applause *
*Cue announcer and Mag 7 theme *
Please welcome to the stage your first presenters for the evening, two of the ATF’s finest Josiah Sanchez and Buck Wilmington.
“Ladies” Buck begins “Josiah and I are here this evening to present two awards”
“The first is for the best graphics” Josiah’s rich voice spoke “By best graphics we mean a picture which when created by a Brig has managed to ensure intense THUDing by their Brig sisters.
“Surely that must mean they would be looking at little ol’ me.” Buck smiled into the crowd, immediately causing the entire front row to THUD.
“The nominees are Ezra.gif by Tammy, ezramap.jpg by Maria Villa Standish, ezrawallpaper.jpg by Maria Villa Standish, birthday collage by Emily, gambler.jpg by Maria Villa Standish , milkezra.jpg by Sarah, Chris.gif by Tammy, Buck Collage by Cat, Ezra Owie Medical Chart by Tammy, JD Collage by Cat, The Scoundrel and The Kid by Cat, CTCFE Poster by Sarah, February by Sarah, Fairyland Ezra by Sarah, Ezra Rocks by Sarah” Josiah read out, ignoring Buck
Both men turned to watch the pictures as they appeared on he huge stage screen, ignoring the sounds of THUDing Brigs behind them.
“And the winner is Ezra Wallpaper by Maria Villa Standish” Buck read as he opened the envelope *claps* Congratulations! Oh I love that wallpaper....it's on my computer! Cat calls
NotTasha cheers for Maria Villa Standish! “Magnificent Wallpaper!”
Richie pushes a very surprised Maria up to the stage::
Omigod. I... uh... ::breathe Maria:: I'm truly honored. Thanks to everyone who voted for me! It's nice to work with such a fine specimen that can make anyone THUD with a certain lean. :) Thank you once again!
AAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats Musketeer!!!!!!!!!! :) Renee calls
“Congratulations Maria” both men spoke in unison
“The second award we have to present is the best picture page” Buck read from the auto cue as he winked at a blushing Cat, who THUDded immediately. Anticipating her reaction and with a scowl at the ATF agent, her escort MacGyver promptly caught her before she could reach the floor.
“This award is given for a page that not only holds an outstanding array of thudworthy pictures, but a page whose presentation, originality and navigability makes it easy and enjoyable for a user to view” Buck explained “Kinda like me at the Pool” he smiled
“The nominees are Ezra Pictures Page by Enid, Sights and Sounds of the Second Season, Maintained by Cat Standish, Tony Pictures Page, by Enid, Mag 7 Pictures Page, by Enid, Chad Pictures Page, by Enid, Ezra and Tony Collages Page, by Enid, David Kiss Page, by Enid, The Inez Recillos and Ezra Standish Web Page by Jilly Harris” Josiah frowned at his co-presenter, much more of this, he thought, and there would be no-one left seated.
“The Winner is” Buck began as Josiah snatched the envelope from his hands
“My Turn” he growled at Buck “The winner The Sights and Sounds of the Second Season, as maintained by Cat Standish”
Cat stands and MacGyver gives her a hug before she walks up to the stage, smiling. She hugs both Josiah and Buck.
"Thank you so much for this. Considering all the work I had to do building this site not just once but twice, it means a lot to me. Thank you to Mirish and Trilogy for putting on such a wonderful show, and the guys for being so gorgeous, and snappy for the nice little device....and thank you to EVERYONE who has come and visited."
Cat walks back down to her seat, hugs MacGyver and sits down again.
*Cue announcer *
*Please welcome to the stage two men who need little introduction. Make them welcome. Chris Larabee and Vin Tanner *
Both men walked onto the stage Chris dressed in a tuxedo and black shirt, the only color an emerald green cravat. Vin’s only concession to the formality of the evening was the addition of a string tie to the collar of his crimson shirt.
“Funny they should put us together here pard,” Vin smiled
“Why’s that?” Chris frowned
“Well we’re here tonight to present the award for the best interactive site”
“Are you saying that we aren’t interactive, cowboy?” Chris frowned
“Not me” Vin smiled slyly before continuing on “The nominees are Ezra Lines Rewritten by You maintained by Sarah, The Amazing Ezra maintained by Sarah, Animated Ezra Clip created by Sarah”
“All damn fine sites” Vin added “But there can only be one winner”
“And the Winner is Ezra Lines Rewritten by You as maintained by Sarah” Chris spoke as he opened the envelope
“I love those MagLibs that the site generates...quiet fun!”Cat leaned across and told Tammy
“Ooooooh, MagLibs!!! Where??????” Tammy asked quickly
< insert Winners Speech>
“The second award we are here to present is for the Most Creative Premise” Chris spoke
“Can’t say we aren’t creative” Vin laughed
“That we are” Chris nodded
“Remember that time we coerced a certain someone to get all gussied up in that purty dress” Vin chuckled
“The nominees are” Chris commenced suddenly as he noticed several of the Brigs getting flustered at Vin’s words “Ezra Kisses maintained by Cat Standish, Ezra Keepership List maintained by Cat Standish”
Handing the envelope to Vin he gestured for him to open it “The winner is Ezra Kisses maintained by Cat Standish”
“Hurray for Cat Standish and The Sights and Sounds of the Second Season” Sihn cheered,
” Hi Greylyn! Hi Sihn! The Back Row is the place to BE!” she added
”Congradulations!!!!!!!! Well Done!!!” She whisteled
Cat smiles and MacGyver gives her a quick kiss as she walks up to the stage, hugging a few BrigaDears on the way and grabbing Tammy to bring her up with her.
"I'd like to thank you for this award, but I can't accept all the credit for it. The whole idea of kissfics was Tammy's, as was the design of the graphics as well as the original site. Without all of her hard work, the page would look nothing like it does today.
"Thanks to everyone who has written a kiss fic, and I do have them saved. Someday I hope to actually get them all up.
"Thanks again!"
Cat hugs Tammy then goes and hugs both Chris and Vin before returning to her seat.
Tammy hugs Cat back, sniffing the tears back. "Aww...thank you very much Cat." I appreciate it.
Tammy precedes to hug Vin and then tackle Chris offstage. "Hey, cowboy...wanna................"
Tammy looked up in annoyment and shock at being interrupted with the tuxedo clad cowboy. Before her were a pair of black heels, one foot tapping. Continuing to look up, Tammy saw a long black skirt, the slit along the left leg reavealing a dark blue knee brace. A dark green silk blouse completed the outfit, the green being the same color as Chris' tuxedo cumberbund. A pair of silver steel crutches aded to the whole ensemble.
"Can I have my date back please?" Dief asked, trying not to smile. She understood many Brigs were also closet Ladee's and was always willing to share.
Tammy quickly stood, as did Chris. "Sure thing Dief, uh Melissa...didn't know he was yours for the night."
"Easy enough mistake to make," Dief replied. "Now come on cowboy, I gotta get out of this dress...."
Dief slid her arm through Chris' and led him away.
Jilly saw the proceedings fomr her seat and buried her head in Nate's shoulder to muffle her snicker.
"Having fun?" he asked against her head. Jilly raised her sparkling eyes to him and nodded. Nate grinned and kissed her forehead.
"Good," he said as he looked at the stage again.
*Cue Announcer *
“After a short break, we will return we will return with the Awards for Best M7site and Best Anthony Starke Web Site”
You've heard about all the rabble-rousing that took place in Chattanooga. Check out the pictures and first-hand accounts of the event.
http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Chateau/6776/
Debby sneaks in between presentations and takes one of the empty seats in the back row.
"This is so wild!"She whispers to the others, then turns her attention towards the next presenter and searches for the General himself.
Tracy who had been standing in the back watching the ceremony, decided to go and sit down with NotTasha, Greylyn & Sihn. "Hi ladies" she whisperped. "This is so much fun." Tracy sat back and quetily watched the festivities.
NotTasha pulls out her flask and passes it around.
Upon return the camera pans onto the stage, Maude Standish and Orrin Travis are already standing at the podium.
“Thank you, ladies” Orrin spoke as the applause faded.
“Judge Travis and I are here to present the awards for the best Magnificent Seven Web Site”
“That’s right Mrs. Standish” Orrin nodded “The Nominees are The Watering Hole owned by Cat Standish, Women of the West owned by Dayna, The Inez Recillos and Ezra Standish Web Page owned by Jilly Harris, Cecilia´s Magnificent Seven owned by Cecilia “ he read them out, before he handed the envelope to Maude and she accepted it with a gracious nod.
Maude smiled and read. “The winners are The Watering Hole owned by Cat Standish and Women of the West owned by Dayna”
Cat jumps up and bounces. MacGyver gives her a hug, and she hugs a lot of the surrounding BrigaDears. Then she runs up to the stage and shakes Maude's and Orrin's hands.
"Thank you SO much. I have loved every moment of building up the Watering Hole, and this award means a great deal to me. Thank you to everyone who has stopped by and visited."
Cat takes her seat and squeezes MacGyver's hand
WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats DAYNA & CAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Renee cheered
“We are also here to present the award for the best Anthony Starke Inspired Web site” Orrin spoke
“That would be a website that is not wholly devoted to my darlin’ boy, is that right Judge?” Maude questioned.
“Indeed it is Mrs. Standish” he nodded “As the name implies any site that is dedicated to Anthony Starke or any of his characters is eligible”
“The nominees are Ace of Spades owned by Enid, The Watering Hole owned by Cat Standish, Inferno Site owned by Enid, Jilly’s Anthony Starke Page owned by Jilly” Maude read from the back of the envelope
“All excellent sites, but there can only be one winner. And that winner is” Orrin paused frowning “Well apparently there can be two winners. The winners are The Watering Hole Owned by Cat Standish and Jilly’s Anthony Starke Page owned by Jilly”
Congrats to Cat and Jilly I love those sites. Kelly cheered
Cat squeals and MacGyver smiles. She rushes up to the stage.
"Thank you. Thank you SO much. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TONY!!!!!!"
Cat goes back to her seat and sits on MacGyver's lap.
Jilly rose and smiled at Nate who kissed her and hugged her tightly.
Jilly walked over and hugged Cat as they walked up the steps. Jilly
hugged Orin, and smiled at Maude. She stepped up to the podium.
"Thank you so much for this. Like Cat did for the Ezra Kisses page, I
must also thank Tammy. She did such a wonderful job with the site before
I had it, that I am just glad that I could give it the love she gave it
to keep it going." Jilly stepped back from the mike and walked to Tammy,
hugging her and grinned knowingly seeing her hair was slightlu mussed,
probably from Chris. Jilly walked off the stage to sit back down,
hugging Nate again.
Tammy hugs Jilly. "Thank you very much Jilly. Congrats!"
Eyes the award presenters and bypasses them to jump Mr. Larabee again before
he can recover.
Congrats to everyone...Bravo...Well Done!!!
takes a sip on the flask...OH MY GOD!!!...I'm not much of a
drinker...>>>gag<<<>>hack<<>>cough<<<...That's gonna leave a mark!!! Gerylyn spluttered
*Announcer’s voice cuts in as Maude, Orrin and Cat and Jilly walk from the stage. After the break JD Dunne and Casey Wells will present the award for best kiss fic. Also the first of four special guests will present the award for best crossover fic *
THE GENERAL!
Have you seen him? Have ya, huh? huh?
NotTasha is getting a big tipsy now...
*The camera pans back around the crowd as coverage recommences. Ezra is standing at the podium, now wearing his black jacket, watching his Brigs rapturous responses to his appearance indulgently *
“Ladies” he began “Now we come to the most extensive part of the evening” he paused as he caught their attention “This part of the evening is dedicated to the fanfiction written by BrigaDears,” he paused and scanned the crowd. “Many of you are not only prolific but wonderful authors. To be even nominated in these categories is a mark of the esteem in which your fellow Dears hold you. I know for a fact that the evaluation has been long and hard thought. Without further ado let me introduce Miss Casey Wells and JD Dunne, to present the award for best kiss fic”
“Thanks Ezra.” JD spoke as he reached the podium “Case and I are here tonight to present the Award for best Kiss fic” he blushed
“What is a kiss fic JD?” Casey asked frowning
“A kiss fic Case,” he looked at the ground as he spoke “Is a work of fanfiction whose whole plot is built around one thing, a kiss,” his blush deepened as he looked up
“Ohhh,” she murmured softly a blush staining her own cheeks as she looked away
“The nominees are The Phone Booth by Enid, The Pain by Tammy, Giving Thanks and Kisses by Enid, Under the Mistletoe by Enid, Snuggling by the Fire by Enid, Incident at the StopNGo by Tammy”
“The Winner is Incident at the StopNGo by Tammy” Casey read
The spotlights pan the crowd stopping as they discover Tammy in the crowd, sitting on her escort’s lap, and kissing him.
Way to Go Tammy! Josey called
Tammy gasps while kissing Max and almost suffocates him. "Oh my gawd Max!
I won...I won...I won!" Hops up and down on his lap. "Uh, we'll take care
of that little problem I created with my bouncing later."
Rushes up onto stage. "Oh my gawd. Thank you ALL that voted for me. I
don't know what to say. I love being funny but I never, ever dreamed that a
kissfic about a potty break would win best kissfic. THANK YOU THANK YOU! I
guess I do know what to say. You like me. You really, really like me!"
Tammy
stands stunned, evening forgetting to jump Mr. Larabee again.
*Please welcome to the stage Darien Lambert and Dwayne Hicks *
Both men walked onto the stage smiling, Darien resplendent in a formal tuxedo, a wide grin splitting his face; however, the only credence paid to the formality of the evening by his companion was that fact that his body armor was clean and almost gleamed in the stage lighting.
“Good Evening, Dwayne” Darien spoke smoothly as they reached the podium
“Hicks is fine thanks, Captain Lambert,” he spoke in deference to his companions rank
“We are here tonight to present the award for best crossover fic.” Darien spoke. “I’m sure you are wondering what that means,” he glanced around the auditorium hopefully. “That is a work of fiction which encompasses more than one fandom.”
“I believe you feature in one of the nominations,” Hicks added with a nod to Darien
“Indeed, I do Hicks.” Darien spoke. “The nominees for best Crossover fic are The Change (M7/The Young Riders Xover) by Suzy and Convergence: A cross over of M7/Time Trax/Terminator by Linda”
“and the winner is The Change by Suzy” Hicks flicked open the envelope
Way to go Suzy....I loved that story! Cat called
Suzy squealed and jumped to her feet pulling Jack with her, throwing her arms around his neck she hugged him and then ran up onto the stage. She flung herself into Darien’s arms for a congratulatory hug and began to advance to a suddenly retreating Hicks before she rembmered why she was there.
“I’d like to thank everyone who read The Change, everybody who puts up with betaing for me and a special thanks to everyone who convinced me that I was able to write a crossover fic involving my too favourite westerns.” Grabbing her Ezzie she advanced towards Hicks “Aren’t you gonna come here and congratulate me honey?” She pouted as she followed him off the stage.
*Cue Announcer *
Please welcome to the stage the owner of the Clarion Mrs. Mary Travis and Mr. Vin Tanner!!!
“We’re here this evening to present two awards. The first is the award for the Best Fan Fiction Archive” Vin spoke nodding to his co-presenter “That’s something you might know a little about Mary” he stated
“Certainly Mr. Tanner” she nodded back “It is a sometimes onerous but often invigorating task of tracking down elusive pieces of fanfic, that should indeed be shared with everyone. This award honors the people who spend their days tracking down those pieces of fiction and compiling the most comprehensive listing they can for fellow fic-o-philes” Mary replied
“The nominees for Best Fan Fiction Archive are The Reading Room maintained by Cat Standish The Ezra Standish Fanfic Archive maintained by Nancy W and Cat Standish, Luck of the Draw maintained by Angelina, Seven Scrolls maintained by the Scribe, Bernadette’s Ezra Standish Fan Fiction owned by Bernadette, The Ladysmiths Site owned by the Ladysmiths” Vin recited the nominees
“And the winner is The Ezra Standish Fanfic Archive maintained by Nancy W and Cat Standish” read Mary as she extracted the card from the envelope
Cat jumps up and hugs MacGyver, then she pulls Nancy up to the stage with
her. The two hug and hold their Ezzies.
"Thank you so much. Thanks to all of you wonderful writers out there, and
story archivists. And thanks to those of you who send me the URL to your
stories so I don't have to hunt for them. It is a fun hunt mind you. Thank
you to everyone has visited it. Nancy does such a wonderful job with her
quick coding. I sent her some stuff this morning, and despite getting ready
for the ceremony, she still got it all added up.
"Thanks again!!"
“The second award we are here to present is one you should know a little about Vin” Mary spoke “Best Poetry”
“Not much at all Ma’am” Vin replied blushing gently “The nominees for best poem are A Sestina for the Seven by Cat Standish, Let Em Ride by Laura, Untitled by Elizabeth” he stated before he handed the envelope to his co-presenter
“and the Winner is Let Em Ride by Laura” Mary read out
Way to go Laura! You need to repost that for us, since we can't get it on
line!! Laura blushed deeply as she stood and made her way to the stage. She
accepted the award from Mary graciously and stood at the microphone, again at
a loss for words. After a few seconds of silence, a whispered voice was
heard.
"Great. Not only do we have a man out there that doesn't like crowds, but
now we've got a crowd-shy Brig!" Laura turned to see Vin blushing slightly.
"I heard that!" She looked around, trying to place the voice, but gave up,
smiling instead. "Wow! I really never expected to get this. I was up
against some very stiff competition. It's my great honor to accept this.
Thank you and God Bless!"
Laura collected a hug and semi-chaste (well, for her "You never told me you write poetry." Laura wasn't sure exactly what she saw
in that gaze. She sighed and deadpanned:
"Yeah right. LIke I'm gonna parade my work in front of a guy that knew Lord
Byron and probably dated Emily Dickinson..."
*After a short break Will Dezmond and Chad Finletter will be here to present the awards for Best Anthony Starke Inspired Character Fics *
The coverage recommences with Will Dezmond and Chad Finletter, tuxedo clad and waiting for the applause to die down already on stage.
“We are here this evening to present the award for The Best Anthony Starke Character inspired Fic” Chad stated quickly
“There was only one nominee for Best Anthony Starke Character inspired Fic. We would like to present the award to Enid for her work titled Quake.” Dez explained
Congrats on the AS Inspired fic Ezzie! Cat congratulated
“We are also here to present the award for the Best Anthony Starke Character Inspired Adult Fic” Chad read from the Auto Cue “I believe you feature in several of these works Dez”
“Indeed I do, Chad,” Dez replied smiling smugly “The nominees for best Anthony Starke Character Inspired Smut Fic are Hot Desert Night by Enid, Heat Wave by Enid, Snuggling by the Fire by Enid, Passing the Class by Laura”
Dez passed the envelope to Chad and waited patiently as he read the results.
“and the winner is Passing the Class by Laura” Chad read loudly
hey Laura....was it HOT in there? Congratulations! Came a call from the audience
Methos shook his head as he pushed his date forward towards the stage. He
was definitely going to have to delve into his bag of tricks... Laura was
spending way too much time writing for people other than himself.
Laura gladly accepted a kiss from Chad and Dez, which, true to form, was
probably better suited for the DS than the Ezzies.... She stood at the
microphone and smiled.
"Thanks! I have to give partial credit for this to both Enid and all of the
wonderful gutter-residents over on the SmutPuppies list. After all, they're
the ones that got me hooked on Dez-fic." She smiled at the man on her right,
licking her lips. "Is it getting warm in here? Anyways, thank you all for
this great honor! Boy, if I wasn't such a cold-hearted person, I'd be crying
right now!" She kissed the two men (again) and headed back to her seat,
smiling at her sis who seemed completely wrapped up...er... taken by....
er.... enthralled by her date, Qui-Gonn.
*Cue Announcer * We will return after a short break with the presentation of the awards for Best OW Genfic and Best OW RPG*
*Please welcome to the stage Mrs. Maude Standish and her son Ezra Standish *
Ezra and Maude walk onto the stage, Maude’s arm delicately looped through her sons. They stop at the microphone and smile at the audience, some of whom are standing and whistling. As the crowd of over excited Brig’s settle down, Ezra speaks
“It’s a pleasure to be here with you tonight mother” he spoke politely
“For me as well my boy” she smiled back “Is that a new ensemble?” she spoke eyeing his clothing
“Indeed Mother” he nodded “How astute of you. I had it made especially for this evening.” He stepped forward and modeled his new dove gray jacket and vest for the watching crowd.
When the cheers and applause had faded yet again, he looked back across the crowd. “Mother and I are here this evening to present the award for best OW Genfic,” he spoke seriously
“There would appear to have been a plethora of outstanding nominations in this category tonight my dear” Maude nodded
“Indeed mother” Ezra agreed with her “There are a number of talented writers out there who seem to thrive on causing pain and torment to my person,” he scowled into the crowd teasingly
“The nominees for Best Old West GenFic are Dear Mother by Cat Standish, Fork in the Road by Peta Collins & Leigh Richards, Dust on their Souls by Peta Collins and Leigh Richards, Second Childhood by Jean, No News by Cat Standish and Carla Rodriguez, The Wages of Sin by Derry, Quest For Survival by Bern, Pain by Enid, Grizzly by Enid, The Lonely Trail by Enid, Vengeance For Lilah by Suzy, Shackles by Heather Flaherty, Truth Seen Too Late by Suzy, Delany by Heather Flaherty, Ezra’s Feast by Nottasha, Clear As A Bell by Nottasha, Common Ground by Kelly, Male bonding by Eleanor Tremayne, Substitution by Default by the Ladysmiths, Xavier by Angelina, The Serpent’s Tooth by Eleanor Tremayne, I Took A Gamble by Wyvern, Unfinished Business by Jean, A Friend to Me by Mitzi, The Price of Freedom by Kelly, A Normal Week In Four Corners by Cecilia, Down the Amazon by NotTasha” Maude read
Ezra accepted the envelope from his mother and extracted the card bearing the winner’s name
“It appears we have a tie” he smiled “The Winners are The Serpent’s Tooth by Eleanor Tremayne, and Truth Seen Too Late by Suzy”
Congratulations to both of you...those are wonderful fics! Cat clapped
Congratulations Eleanor Tremayne and Suzy
Geez those were great stories! I loved 'em both! "Serpent's Tooth" and
"Truth Seen Too Late" are wonderful.
NotTasha.
I think this little shindig has overloaded my mail server... I'm hardly
gettin' any messages now...
or it could be that I've overloaded my own brain...
mmm.. this is good sippin' whiskey!
KellyA settles down in the seat behind NotTasha, hoping to catch a glimpse
of the General.
Hey NotTasha let me catch up with ya.....oh isn't Ezra a dream in purple...
Tracy takes the flask as it is passed by her. "Thank
you NotTasha" she grins as she takes a sip "I knew I
sat in the right place." She passed the flask to
Sihn.
Suzy, using just a little more composure this time hugged Jack and then stood, moving calmly to the stage. Hugging Ezra as he handed her the Ezzie she hugged her fellow winner and stepped to the podium. “I’d like to thank anyone who has read this story I’m honoured to receive this award and congratulate all of my fellow nominees. There truly was an outstanding array of talented writers and it is a privilege and an honour to be counted amongst your number. I’d also like to congratulate Eleanor on her award as well.” Suzy collected her Ezzie and ran back down to her seat hugging Jack one final time for good measure >
