So my second Bleach fic is up over at fanfiction,net. It's basically a rewrite of episode 60 of the anime where Hinamori "meets her end" at Aizen's hands. When I was watching the episode, I couldn't help thinking what would have happened if Hitsugaya had gotten there BEFORE Hinamori did. Well it didn't take me long to write the story but I had to make it slightly AU because I didn't want the story to just be a rip off of episode 60. At any rate, it hasn't gotten any reviews (even though I've joined a hitsuhina community here) and I've already written one Bleach fanfiction. I figured people would review my next Bleach fic since my first one went over so well. At least about as well as a fanfiction can go if that makes any sense...
The fifth chapter to my Gundam Wing romantic comedy is currently at 35% completion. This chapter looks like it's going to be a doozy. This is basically the chapter where Duo has to face the music, Quatre's issue with Dorothy is somewhat resolved and I still have to write about Heero's night at the office. So I've got plenty to focus on with this chapter! I just hope I don't screw it up. The problem with Gundam Wing is that it's hard to do comedies without making the characters out of character. The humor in Gundam Wing was very subtle (so subtle that you could have missed it if you weren't paying attention)! So I'm trying very hard to make everyone act as they normally would if they were stuck having to deal with sticky and unavoidable romantic situations. Besides, it's always fun to watch the guys squirm and suffer! Sorry but it's true!
Everybody knows you're not really a writer unless you like putting your characters through all sorts of troubles, problems and sticky situations. It's just only ONE small and tiny part that makes being a writer worthwhile. The other part (and perhaps the best part of all)? Getting to read the reviews and thoughts of your readers. It's so amusing to see and read their reactions to stuff! Sadistic much? Nah, not really.
At any rate, the latest dish I made is called shrimp paella but I took a few liberties with the dish's ingredients. I'll try to get that recipe and the last recipe I did posted some time soon. I'm getting sleepy so I know there's no way I'll be able to focus on posting both recipes tonight.
Fanfiction wise, I've decided not to start my next Inuyasha story, "Better Than Me" nor will I be working on "Why" (that's another Bleach story). Right now I'm trying to focus on different genres though my muses are violently demanding I return to my roots. See when I first took up fanfiction, I predominantly wrote angst, drama, tragedy, general or friendship stories. I didn't bother focusing on other genres so at the moment I'm experimenting and trying to see what other genres I'm really good at. I've been told I'm pretty decent with humor so I'm currently dabbling with that genre at the moment. I've also been bitten by a romance bug but my romance stories aren't attracting enough readers.
I don't know if it's because my romances are weak and lacking or if it's because I don't understand how romantic relationships work. I mean I know romances aren't all about cuddling, kissing, holding hands and sex. There are other things a couple can do to keep their romance alive. At least that's what I believe. I get so tired of seeing "romance" fanfictions which should really be labeled as smut or porn. Honestly, does EVERY single romance story have to revolve around sex or end with the characters getting in bed? There's more to romance and love than just sex! I had better stop before I go off on a rant...
Anyway, this is what my writing schedule will look like indefinitely for the next couple of weeks:
Gundam Wing
Love Is A Battlefield
Chapter 5: Caught Red Handed
STATUS: Nearing The Middle Of The Chapter
Yu Gi Oh By Your Side
Genre: Hurt/Comfort/Friendship
Summary: He had always known that one day he would eventually have to return to the realm of the dead. And though he didn’t want to leave his side, he promised to find him again one day.
Length: Two Shot
STATUS: Still under construction
Transformers
I Need You
Genre: Hurt/Comfort/Friendship
Summary: He just knew he was going to come for him because there was just simply no other option. He had to come for him.
Length: One Shot
Characters: Bumblebee and Sam
STATUS: Currently next on the list of fics after the 5th chapter of "Love Is A Battlefield" is completed.