#may God bless you!

[pale-opal]

So

What writing projects do you have in the works?

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I am so glad that you asked this question! I honestly have a lot of ideas, and I have been wanting an excuse to talk about them for a while. So if you don't mind me rambling for a little bit:

So the first thing that I've been working on is a sequel to the first fic that I uploaded for this MMX rewrite that I've been working on (an AU called Collision Course). I'm trying to get a backlog of 30 chapters together before I release the second part, and I'm on Chapter 20 right now. I wanted to have it released well before this time, but I kept hitting walls with some of the chapters that came before the current one. However, I think I should be good once I reach Chapter 21 (the story will start to reach a point that I've been really excited to work on). I'm hoping to have it out before the end of the month.

@crystalclear365 and I have started planning for this one fic that we decided to write together - I won't go too far into it because we both want it to be a surprise, so all I will say is that I hope you like cooking shows. >:)

I also like to write essays sometimes, and there's been one that's been sitting in my drafts for way too long. I want to have that out by the end of the month, too (it's been a blast working on it, but I want it gone). I have other ideas for essays past that, but I think it would be best if I finally finished this one first.

I also have a bunch of AUs that I've been mentally workshopping for good while. Here are a few that I want to talk about:

There's a slice of life human + modern AU that involves Shadow Man being neighbors with the Wily family, along with shenanigans such as Bass skipping school on a near regular basis, Piano and Waltz (cut characters from the Megamix manga and the Dreamwave comics respectively) being in girl scouts, Snake Man trying to set Shadow up with Berkana, Star Man being a community theater teacher, Wily being a deadbeat (if there's anything most of my AUs have in common, it's that Wily is a terrible father and Shadow Man will adopt nearly all of Wily's kids if you let him), Zero and X being lab partners, Blues being a runaway... there's a lot going on. I'm definitely going to have to make a proper post explaining this one at some point (and not just because I feel like I'll implode if I don't write something for it soon).

I also have a human + zombie AU that has a bunch of lore, so I can't talk about it too much without giving it its own post - so to sum it up, a bunch of the characters from the Mega Man series got turned into zombies during the apocalypse, got found by some scientists that are being led by Gate, got experimented on, got some of their sentience back while losing some of their zombie-tendencies, and escaped. Now it's everyone else's problem. It features events such as Red learning how to love and be less selfish after half-zombie Axl looks at him one day and goes "Yup. that's my dad now.", Shadow Man adopting half-zombie Zero (because of course he does), Snake Man slowly succumbing to the infection because he took too long to amputate his bite (oof), and Lunime trying to convince all the other former infected to rise up against the humans. And the half-zombies can speak to those that are fully infected, while all the humans get to stand around watching like this:🧍‍♂️

I have a vampire AU I haven't put much thought into. I do have a few details though: Red is Axl's biological father in this one, and Axl is half-vampire (Red is human, though. And an ex-vampire hunter. So he's going through it). Blues is a vampire hunter who is really good at his job, but hates doing it. Shadow Man's family act like rejects from the Addams family. Dr. Light is a retired hunter. I want to write a oneshot for Mouthwashing at some point (I saw a playthrough of it not too long ago and I may never be the same (/pos)), but I'm still working out the main plot beats. There's also a bunch of lore I have for my OCs, but to talk about that would take hours (seriously). I have some other oneshot ideas for the Mega Man franchise as well, but I'm saving those for special occasions (one of them I am saving for April Fool's Day. It is November. Bear with me). But uh... yeah! That's about it. Thank you again for asking! I hope I didn't talk too much. 😅

[toasty-draws-stuff]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

(Im sorry i have no art. I was busy celebrating with my Famliy)

I AM very grateful for you guys to keep me up.

I was about to quit tumblr until i see that you guys love so much and so why not?

May you guys have a great 2024!!!

(We will never know what will happen this year!)

Also, We got 53 followers!!!! Whoo!!!!

thanks to all those followers!!!

[uncleskyrule]

Happy birthday!!! 🥳🫶🏻✨

Thank you, Katie!!

[theriu]

This is a gentle, earnest reminder to anyone who needs to hear it that no matter what the media tries to tell you, no matter how fearmongering some people try to be, no matter what happens in this one election, it will be okay. Please don't lose hope if your candidate doesn't win. The world will not end no matter who gets into office. Some people want us to be afraid and at each others' throats, but hating each other isn't going to make things better or solve our problems. We're all people and we all have value.

If things get too stressful, you are not weak or wrong to take time for yourself, away from the news and the yelling, and focus on all of the beautiful, good things in your life that aren't going away. Family. Friends. Sunshine. Your favorite snack. Pretty colors. Pets. Those funny memes. That show you like. A warm beverage.

Rest. Humans are not meant to carry every weight of the world on their shoulders at once. Allow yourself to trust and believe that there is still good in the world no matter who is in office.

[riacte]

now THIS is an unhinged moment 😭

[aestariiwilderness]

[toasty-draws-stuff]

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Thank you! (Happy Holidays too also!)

Happy holidays @toasty-draws-stuff !!!

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[disgracefulthings]

A love interest displays multiple red flags

MXTX Character: That's hot

[onemomentinhispresence]

[midnightmah07]

Happy birthday @4necdote !!! Tysm for being such a good friend to me and for listening to my rambles over my oc x canon and about my favs (ESPECIALLY DAIGGIE AND RUGGIE)... I love your ocs sm they're so creative and cool it makes me sick😫😫 VISLYN ILY!!!!!!💙💙💙

(inspiration/pose idea under the cut)

[pale-opal]

Thank you very much for the tag!

Here's what I was able to find. All the examples are from what I have so far of Second Strike (you know. That MMX fic I was supposed to release in November (it's close to being ready, I'm going to get it out if it's the last thing I do)): Mischief - Chapter 14

“I understand,” Zero confirmed. “To be honest, I had asked him about his bed as well. But he told me it was nothing. I don’t quite believe that, however.” “So what should we do?” “We could talk to him once we finish training,” Zero offered. “But for now, I’ll get someone else to help us out.” “Oh? Who are you thinking of?” Zero gave X an expression that was unusual for him – a coy smirk, with a glint of mischief in his eyes. “You’ll see.”

Light - Chapter 15

The hold was as bleak as ever – no windows, no paint, and no carpeting. Just some scratches on the walls, a table and chair, and a single light. It was as bleak as it had ever been. Except now, iX (the only reploid dumb enough to forget that he couldn’t drive a car, as far as Axl knew) was in here. And he wasn’t cooperating at all. Zero slammed his hands on the table. “When I ask a question, you are to answer it. Do you understand me? I will not have any more of you sitting here and looking stupid. You will tell us about Dr. Doppler, you will tell us what Serges is planning, and you will tell me about the identities of the other maverick leaders. Do I make myself clear?” iX released a bitter sigh. “I told you,” he said, pointing to X, “I only want to talk to him.” “And I said that I’ll only speak to you if you talk to Zero,” X answered, arms crossed and posture straight. iX glared at the three Hunters in front of him. “Well, then I guess nobody’s getting what they want."

Wood - Chapter 21

Blues smiled. “Don’t worry. You’ll like this.” He opened the side of his helmet, and a box of matches fell out. He picked the box up and took out a singular match, and swiped it against the box’s side. A small flame came from the stick, and Blues gave it a fond look. “It’s a good thing the factory used gasoline to power its machines.” “What makes you say–” Tick! The sound of Blues softly flicking the match a good few feet made Bass pause. He followed with his eyes as the match spun neatly through the air, before landing on the ground where Blues had been pouring the mystery liquid. And as soon as the match made contact with the ground, the factory burst into flames. Bass gasped, stunned by the display before him. The entire building had been engulfed by fire. The flames licked at the wood and metal, already starting to blacken it. Smoke began to rise from every part of the factory, the fire dancing as it was fed oxygen by the wind. The stars looked dim in comparison to the bright orange burning force, the colors nearly neon in their appearance. The scent of smoke made Bass cough slightly, a burning feeling at the back of his throat. Not a thought came to mind as he watched the fire – all he could do was gaze at it, stupefied by its beauty and violence.

I really enjoyed doing this - thank you again!

I'm going to tag @crystalclear365 and @sneakyswag! Your words are soft, song, and prison.

Rules: In a new post use the words below (or choose your own) to find where they appear in your WIP/s and share those parts.

I was tagged by @waythroughtheice! I was at work when I first saw this, but now that I'm home, let's get this show on the road~! All three words don't appear in the same fic, so I've selected three different fics. :)

The words were brave, book, and brawl (or some variation/synonym of them).

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BRAVE

From the sequel to A Real Hero, "A False Messiah" (working title), an unposted Mega Man ZX fanfic.

But if he was telling the truth, and he would help her get out if she won, then she had no reason to refuse. She needed the help to cross the spike pit for now, and she had no food or energy to heal up with. It was essentially a situation where she was damned if she didn’t, and damned if she did; she had nothing to lose by accepting the fight. Besides, she had always tried to be brave. When had she backed down from a challenge before? “Fine. I’ll accept your little challenge. But first, I want to know just who you are,” Ashe scowled. “Who am I?” the crimson Reploid grinned as he lit a magenta-colored beam saber, the maniacal laughter that escaped his mouth sending chills down Ashe’s spine in a way that nothing ever had before. “I am the Messiah.”

BOOK

From "Such Are the Whims of Fate" (working title), an unposted Fire Emblem Fates fanfic.

And the source of the warmth disappeared as Naga left the Temple, and yet Owain could still feel the warmth from when he had been embraced by her. He took a deep breath, turning over the information that he had been given. To find the Rainbow Dragon and get their help… and that Naga believed that he was a worthy heir to both the Exalted line and Falchion if need be. Gods, he hoped that he didn’t prove her wrong. With all of this in mind, he glanced down at the altar, noting the book – a tome – laying there. He picked up the tome, up, brushing a finger against the spine and feeling a chill go through him.“…Blue Flame...” He had never heard of it before. Still, a gift from Naga was not to be taken lightly, and he would cherish it.

BAWL

From an untitled fic in a Mega Man X/Zero AU I’ve dubbed “Tartarus” or “Valhalla” (depending whether it’s pre- or post- a certain event), where Eurasia crashed fully intact and X died during the events of X5.

“Something needs to change,” Phoenix – X –continued, his voice soft. “We can’t have people being silenced for going against the current regime; there’s barely enough people left in this world. They’re spending too much time going after people that don’t agree than fixing the world nowadays compared to what I saw in the historical records.” “…” He paused for a moment, contemplative, before he looked up at Alia. “I know you’re trying to help, so count me in.” Phoenix smiled warmly at her, and despite the fact that one eye was the wrong color, it was familiar and Alia managed a smile back at him, despite how badly she was resisting the urge to bawl. Though he did not remember anything right now, Alia knew that this Reploid was kind-hearted and gentle with a strong sense of justice and stubbornness, and could not stand by idly while people were unjustly hurt. She just hoped that this time, it didn’t lead him to his death.

That was fun! Thank you very much!

I'll tag: @kimium and @nitkat360! What about the words dance, stake, and shiver?

[pale-opal]

If u think about it Epic’s no Longer Yout fits X incredibly well. If you think of the blue man and the lyrics (I’m super normal yes ma’am I am)

A song of Past Romance (his Relationship with Marty)

A sacrifice of man (The Deaths of his soldiers in the maverick wars or Axl dying in the elf wars to save X and the others)

Portrayals of Betrayals (Sigma’s rebellion, Mac’s backstab and more)

A Brother’s Final Stand (X vs Zero or Their Battle Against Omega)

I see you at the brink of death, I see you Draw your final breath (him being sealed along with the mother elf only to have his “Mind” shattered into 5 fragments only four came and one left to wander)

I see a man who makes it home but it’s no longer you (X kinda returns but he’s no longer the same person anymore)

U can add the rest

Also can’t want for Ithaca Saga dawg- *Smacked by pipe*

Yes!!! This works so well, oh my goodness- And I love your analyses! Every single one fits perfectly. And I really like the one about Marty. Imagine "Suffering" with someone pretending to be her while X just has to stand there and pretend to be amused. Homeboy would be struggling not to square up. Here's what I think of some of the other lines in the song:

"There is a world where I help you get home But that's not a world I know"

This can be interpreted as the home were X lives being gone. Abel City is no more, destroyed by the Elf Wars. And the people who he associated home with are all gone, too. Zero got sealed up, Axl's dead... nothing's the way it used to be.

"This can't be - We've suffered and sailed though the toughest of hells Now you tell us our efforts were nothing?"

I can see this as X realizing that all the fighting he'd been through in the Maverick Wars was sort of like fighting a losing battle. Like Sisyphus pushing that same rock up that same mountain, only for it to fall all the way back down for him to push it back up again. Only what if one day, he couldn't push the rock anymore? And what if it came after the rock appeared to stay in place? For X, that would be Elf Wars happening after he got rid of the Sigma Virus. Things changed in a way that could never be fixed, and no amount of fighting or talking could fix it. All his options were exhausted, and all he could do was watch as things got worse.

"I see your palace, covered in red Faces of men who had longed believed you're dead"

Now this one is a bit more difficult. But I think the "palace" could be symbolic. Maybe X is looking out at the world he once knew, now stained with the blood of both humans and reploids alike. Or maybe he's looking at the remains of Abel City, if there are any left. Or maybe, just maybe, he's looking at a picture of his friends and family - people he once loved, taken from him as casualties of war. But he remains, his existence reduced to that of a ghost. The second line could refer to how X vanished until he decided it was time for Ciel to wake Zero up. He appears basically out of thin air, after everyone had realized they had no clue where he was. And a big part of Copy X's character was having a god/superiority complex (although it is more of an inferiority complex - the man had a lot going on. Freud would have a field day with his brain). He felt he had surpassed the real X - I bet he even thought he was gone for good. What better way to prove yourself greater than your dead predecessor than being alive? I think he was so sure the real X was gone that when he realized he wasn't, he threw an absolute fit at some point offscreen.

"I see your wife, with a man who is haunting A man with a trail of bodies"

There are two ways I feel this can be interpreted (three if we count both at the same time - the ideas aren't mutually exclusive): 1. These lines could be talking about X himself, and how he no doubt had to kill others just to stay alive in the Elf Wars. And he would definitely fight people if it meant keeping Marty safe. 2. These lines could also work as an allusion to Marty's death. I'm not really sure who would kill her, but Copy X seems like the angstiest option, so let's talk about that: He was known for his lack of mercy when sentencing mavericks. He probably sentenced more than a few to death. And he did whatever he deemed necessary for the safety of the humans. Copy X may have been a robot himself, but that did not stop him from treating his own kind like trash. So what mercy would he have for the wife of his predecessor? The same predecessor who he's convinced he's better than? He'd probably kill Marty just for being a reminder of the real X. She'd absolutely fight like heck before being done in, though. Knock-off X would definitely need some extensive repairs once everything was said and done. But then again... while Marty is an absolute boss, would she have it in her to try to kill someone who looked nearly identical to her husband, knowing that he didn't share his heart, and only his face? Or would she find herself resigned as she was torn asunder?

Also, I'm really excited for the Ithaca Saga too! I wonder if Odysseus will deal with Antinous himself, or if - *cut to black, credits roll*

[jeyneofpoole]

to write a biography on a polar explorer you have to be in tender romantic love with them those are the rules

[uncleskyrule]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! :DDD

Thank you, Isa!!

[ringosmistress]

[kitamars]

[avatar au] first meetings :D