Post by animalboything on Mar 19, 2010 21:25:59 GMT -5
So, there's this fic I'm writing, definitely rated M I'm afraid, called "He Who Fell Off the Heaviside Layer" that I figured I'd post here, again with the reiteration of the rated M warning should anyone want to read it. Personally, I think it's utterly wrong and should be read by no one, but evidently some people like it, maybe because they're also very wrong like me. It has brief mention of some of my OCs so far, two baddies (Fangor and Jazz), and Socrates (Plato's father). Eventually, it will have my OC, Kitrina, who some of you might have seen some preliminary character designs for if on the CCDB (the obnoxious American stray as you may).
Overall synopsis: A nonlinear bit of speculative fiction in which Munkustrap remembers when the Jellicles began to deteriorate. A dear friend said, "It's 'Cats Gone Degrassi'" except I'm afraid that I've never even heard of "Degrassi" so the reference escapes me (I don't watch TV).
Currently there are three chapters totaling around 15,000 words, which is around 70ish pages if I'm not mistaken, and chapter four is in the works. If there's a pairing that's feasible, probably I have it. If it makes sense to me, it'll be there regardless of whether it's het, slash, or femmeslash. If it's wrong, I probably have that too. I'm also looking for a person to brainstorm and bounce ideas off of via messenger of some fashion so if you have it, my contact info is in my profile.
Pairings that have come up in the fic so far: Munk/Jenny, Munk/Deme, Munk/Cass, Alonzo/Cass, Plato/Victoria, Tugger/Bomba, Misto/Electra, Tugger/Misto, Misto/Brutus, Brutus/Jemima, Jemima/Etcetera, Pounce/Bomba, and I'm sure a bunch of others will appear (seriously, I'm determined to get ALL pairings in this!).
Genre: Uh. Drama, I suppose. Hurt/Comfort maybe. Comedic instances at probably inappropriate times.
Why the M Rating: A lot of mature topics are hinted, particularly with violence and sexual situations, though not said explicitly. VERY strong language. I repeat VERY strong language. You've been warned. Buuuuuuuut if you don't mind the above, then huzzuh. We can be in a club called uh. "Those Whose Fanfics Should Not Be Read For the Wrong." ... That makes no sense.
I - Corroding Memories: The story begins with Munkustrap remembering when everything was well, a time before Victoria got pregnant with Plato's child, when Tumblebrutus got a nasty addiction and became ill, when Jemima struggles in an attempt to be loved, when Mistoffelees discovers who his family is, and when Tugger looks to Munkustrap for advice as not just a friend but a brother. Also, apparently Skimbleshanks is terrible at tag but Asparagus Jr. is awesome at it. Just so you know.
II - Welding a Confidence: Demeter voices her opposition to her mate, Munkustrap, about Mistoffelees still being a Jellicle and the couple begins to argue. Munkustrap isn't sure why he's becoming colder to her as he reflects on his other two mates in a polyamor situation, and fondly remembers how he became an item with her and how Jemima's birth was the best day of his life. Plato talks with his best friend, Alonzo, about his fears of being a bad father and is shocked when Alonzo, in turn, admits a secret he's kept for years; this wonderful interchange happens in Jennyanydots' den with Alonzo using a shopping bag as a shower cap and features an appearance from the ever lovable Admetus. The Rum Tum Tugger keeps turning down all the queens and begins to break in front of Munkustrap, needing guidance. Mistoffelees and Tugger have a fierce argument.
III - Nostalgia Kindling: Munkustrap is perturbed to discover that the more he talks with Tugger and closer he becomes the less he actually knows his brother. Demeter accuses Munkustrap of having an affair with some other queens. Pouncival tries to cheer up his ill, younger brother, Tumblebrutus, in a game of soccer but Tumblebrutus is homesick for his human family and Pouncival doesn't have the heart to tell Tumblebrutus why he's not allowed to go back home anymore. Bombalurina has a talk about why Tugger's being a jerk to her and, in an heart to heart, Tugger's stunned to find out that Bombalurina is in love... with someone that isn't him. Victoria and Plato discuss their future, and Plato expresses his desire to name a son Aristotle to continue the trend of names.
Coming Up in Chapter IV...
Munkustrap and Jemima have a "talk" that ends up in a huge misunderstanding. Pouncival tells Brutus why he's not allowed to go back to his human home. An unsuspected visitor makes an appearance. Munkustrap and Demeter continue to have major marital problems.
Another Exciting Thing: There may be some fanart for this story at some point! ... I HOPE! Rumor has it that a friend of mine might be making something. Rumor also has it that I might be making something but I'm hoping that rumor isn't true because my art is HORRIBLE.
Overall synopsis: A nonlinear bit of speculative fiction in which Munkustrap remembers when the Jellicles began to deteriorate. A dear friend said, "It's 'Cats Gone Degrassi'" except I'm afraid that I've never even heard of "Degrassi" so the reference escapes me (I don't watch TV).
Currently there are three chapters totaling around 15,000 words, which is around 70ish pages if I'm not mistaken, and chapter four is in the works. If there's a pairing that's feasible, probably I have it. If it makes sense to me, it'll be there regardless of whether it's het, slash, or femmeslash. If it's wrong, I probably have that too. I'm also looking for a person to brainstorm and bounce ideas off of via messenger of some fashion so if you have it, my contact info is in my profile.
Pairings that have come up in the fic so far: Munk/Jenny, Munk/Deme, Munk/Cass, Alonzo/Cass, Plato/Victoria, Tugger/Bomba, Misto/Electra, Tugger/Misto, Misto/Brutus, Brutus/Jemima, Jemima/Etcetera, Pounce/Bomba, and I'm sure a bunch of others will appear (seriously, I'm determined to get ALL pairings in this!).
Genre: Uh. Drama, I suppose. Hurt/Comfort maybe. Comedic instances at probably inappropriate times.
Why the M Rating: A lot of mature topics are hinted, particularly with violence and sexual situations, though not said explicitly. VERY strong language. I repeat VERY strong language. You've been warned. Buuuuuuuut if you don't mind the above, then huzzuh. We can be in a club called uh. "Those Whose Fanfics Should Not Be Read For the Wrong." ... That makes no sense.
I - Corroding Memories: The story begins with Munkustrap remembering when everything was well, a time before Victoria got pregnant with Plato's child, when Tumblebrutus got a nasty addiction and became ill, when Jemima struggles in an attempt to be loved, when Mistoffelees discovers who his family is, and when Tugger looks to Munkustrap for advice as not just a friend but a brother. Also, apparently Skimbleshanks is terrible at tag but Asparagus Jr. is awesome at it. Just so you know.
II - Welding a Confidence: Demeter voices her opposition to her mate, Munkustrap, about Mistoffelees still being a Jellicle and the couple begins to argue. Munkustrap isn't sure why he's becoming colder to her as he reflects on his other two mates in a polyamor situation, and fondly remembers how he became an item with her and how Jemima's birth was the best day of his life. Plato talks with his best friend, Alonzo, about his fears of being a bad father and is shocked when Alonzo, in turn, admits a secret he's kept for years; this wonderful interchange happens in Jennyanydots' den with Alonzo using a shopping bag as a shower cap and features an appearance from the ever lovable Admetus. The Rum Tum Tugger keeps turning down all the queens and begins to break in front of Munkustrap, needing guidance. Mistoffelees and Tugger have a fierce argument.
III - Nostalgia Kindling: Munkustrap is perturbed to discover that the more he talks with Tugger and closer he becomes the less he actually knows his brother. Demeter accuses Munkustrap of having an affair with some other queens. Pouncival tries to cheer up his ill, younger brother, Tumblebrutus, in a game of soccer but Tumblebrutus is homesick for his human family and Pouncival doesn't have the heart to tell Tumblebrutus why he's not allowed to go back home anymore. Bombalurina has a talk about why Tugger's being a jerk to her and, in an heart to heart, Tugger's stunned to find out that Bombalurina is in love... with someone that isn't him. Victoria and Plato discuss their future, and Plato expresses his desire to name a son Aristotle to continue the trend of names.
Coming Up in Chapter IV...
Munkustrap and Jemima have a "talk" that ends up in a huge misunderstanding. Pouncival tells Brutus why he's not allowed to go back to his human home. An unsuspected visitor makes an appearance. Munkustrap and Demeter continue to have major marital problems.
Another Exciting Thing: There may be some fanart for this story at some point! ... I HOPE! Rumor has it that a friend of mine might be making something. Rumor also has it that I might be making something but I'm hoping that rumor isn't true because my art is HORRIBLE.