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| Adventures of Action!Axel |

OMFG WORD COUNT MAGIC!

So... wrote some more today and I went to check the word count because AXEL FINALLY APPEARED! I'm still a bit worried about how long this thing is gonna end up being, and I'm still a bit torn on Axel himself. Anyhoo... went to check the word count and this is the number I got: 13,814! HOW FUNNY IS THAT?!

13 = Roxas
8 = Axel
14 = Xion

Aka BFF gang from 358/2! Seriously, this is probably the most hilarious thing in the world to me right now.

I didn't plan on introducing Xion to this story though... with the new direction I might have her tag along with Sora's introduction. AUGH! I read too many spoilers about 358/2 and I don't have that solid of a foundation with her as a character to know where I stand with her. Like... I know that I genuinely like her and get some form of mother hen syndrome when it comes to her (Mother hen syndrome is a fatal weakness of mine) and yes Katana you are free to take a little bit of responsibility.

Oh well, just happy to have Axel here in the picture! -pats Axel- From now on the story is gonna take a plot heavy turn now that Axel is here and the plot's been set up. I'd LOVE to finish this by the end of the weekend, but we all know that's not gonna happen. -sigh- Also, I've decided to test run the whole thing here on theO once I'm done. It'll probably get post on ff.net at some time, but... you guys really don't see ANY of my writing skills and this is a genre I've never really delved into before.

Also... I'm currently torn on where I stand on Roxas and Axel's relationship in this fic, cause I think if they become romantically involved the story will go in a different direction if they're not. I guess it comes down to how closely I want it to mirror those 6 days in T.T. One is defiantly a happier ending than the other...

UMMM... DO YOU GUYS LIKE HAPPY ENDINGS?

More Writing Stuff

I'm decided last Monday that I wanted to write something for 8/13 (aka Akuroku day). I... I so didn't make the deadline but I've been plowing through. So far I'm up to about 11,000 words (~22 pages with not a lot of dialogue), which is the fasted I've ever written ANYTHING in my entire life time and... Axel hasn't even come in yet. I KNOW! Here's some goals I have for this fic:

  • Actually have Roxas sound like a boy
  • Actually writing Roxas as a 15 year old (to me there's a HUGE difference from being 15/16/17)
  • Explore one of my favorite bits of KH magic, aka the fact that Roxas' power is light and Axel's is fire
  • Not jumping in with Axel too quickly
  • Following along my basic Roxas story flow which mirrors the first 6 days in T.T.
  • Attempt to make a realistic parallel KH world.
  • Fantasy elements, which I've never done before

So far I think I've accomplished most of that. Specially with the Axel bit (WHY HASN'T HE BEEN INTRODUCED YET? IF IT TAKES 12K WORDS TO GET TO AXEL... HOW LONG WILL THIS NIGHTMARE LAST?!) My goal was to be upwards of 20k words... but I'm probably looking at 30k-ish now. Which means if I keep up at this pace I'll be done by next week. Right now the story is taking a bit of an unexpected turn, somewhat spurred on by a conversation I had with my little sister while playing through the 4th day.

Chances are... I will post this up if you guys show a hint of interest. For those of you who maybe tempted to throw a hint out at me... remember that first bit when I said it was originally being written for 8/13 ...so there'll eventually be some man-loving (though I can almost guarantee no sex because 1. Roxas is 15 and 2. I don't like writing sex scenes). So... hint if you're interested.

Help

Okay... I need some help.

My dog recently attempted to eat my cell phone, now the main three buttons (2 for selecting, and the call button) don't work and there's a huge crack/hole on/in my screen. I would assume most parents would whine and complain a bit but end up buying their kid a new cell phone. Not the case. Apparently my dad wants me to buy myself a new cell phone. Now... this is where I get a bit pissed off. First of all that phone was my birthday present. Second, I know for a fact that when my older sister's cell phones got abused past the point of use they bought her a new one. Third, I don't have a job and they make me pay for school stuff (classes/tuition/books/gas) so I'm pretty much trying to save as much money as possible. Fourth, I (for the most part) hold my own weight around the house, I don't ask for them to buy me clothes/furniture and what I do get for free (a hair cut once a year, food, water, etc) is the same thing my sisters get for free (in truth they probably get more than I do). Fifth, I don't even like cell phones, so why am I paying for something I wouldn't even use voluntarily?

Um... is there any way for me to bring up these points without seeming like a selfish spoiled brat? Cause even as I was listing them I felt like a jerk for throwing that kinda stuff in their face. Like... I know that over all I don't cost them a lot of money, but I doubt they see it that way. Augh, this blows.

Question...

Would ya'll read a movie review world if I made one? I'd probably open it up to anybody who wanted to post something. I just saw (500) Days of Summer and it makes me want to rant. Is there a movie review world? These are the things I wonder.

More Odd Dreams

Today's dreams that were odd:

  • You know how Scrooge McDuck would roll around in piles of golden coins/dollar pills? Imagine that only with me and the tiny DS disk/cartridges of 358/2 while the news was playing in the background saying video game sales are up.
  • My reoccurring Jonas Brother dream... only I actually knew their names this time around! I just didn't know if Joe was Kevin or if Kevin was Joe... Oh! And Axel was in the background, just lounging on a sofa...as you do.
  • First Gokudera dream in a long time... and my first Suigetsu dream. We were braiding each other's hair, and overall it would've been a lovely party if InuYasha hadn't come gate crashing. Oh... and a lot of manly bitching, cause they are menly men after all... not like those foppish KH guys.

What has this taught me? Get better sleep... These have been waking me up at like 5 in the morning. Actually that's the time it is now cause I wanted to put these down quickly. Messed up brain... should probably try not to fall asleep whilst reading fanfiction, it'd probably help with the crack qualities these dreams are taking on.