Whew! After what feels like FOREVER, I actually have chapter 10 ready to go!
I'm going to get it up on ff.net and my website sooner or later, but I have to go to work pretty soon so there's really only enough time to show you guys. I did write a bit of an author's note I'm going to include with this chapter, which goes like so:
I knew when I started writing this story that it was going to get horribly, embarrassingly self-indulgent at some point. That point has come. Now, I'm the kind of person who will abandon a story entirely rather than embarrass herself, so in order to stop myself from hating this chapter quite as much, I actually drew it as a little mini-manga. It should be noted that I'm not the best artist, and thus the art is not the best; furthermore, I drew it at work, so the art's not
my best. I also think this chapter is corny and terrible, but that's my opinion, and you're more than entitled to your own. If nothing else, the next chapter is almost entirely written and will be coming very soon!
Another thing I want to talk about is the Scientology aspect of the fic. Like many others, I've been fascinated with Scientology ever since I saw that episode of South Park. You know the one! And when I started writing this, I didn't know a lot about the subject, just a little from skimming through in Wikipedia. Due to a sudden international interest in Scientology, I've been reading a lot more and I realize my mythology is a little off just in terms of OTs and clears and such. I wish I'd started the fic now and could get it right, but I don't believe in rewriting fanfics and I wouldn't want to make you wait even longer for updates! (loev u guys)
Also (and this was just a dumb little thing that I'm sure people will wonder about), no, Xenu isn't really speaking in Japanese. I just threw it in because it was the mooniest moon-language I could think of. Even though they should technically all be speaking in Japanese. I DON'T CARE.
Finally, I just want to take a moment to hop up on the soapbox and address Scientology itself. I've been enjoying making fun of a silly religion, but the Church of Scientology itself is anything but silly. It's a dangerous cult that ruins the lives and livelihoods not just of its critics, but its members. If you want to learn more about Scientology, there are a wealth of resources online; leaked indoctrination videos on YouTube, "The Unfunny Truth" video, and tons of testimonials by ex-Scientologists. Start at Xenu.net and see what you find! This may not be the most important cause ever, but it is
an important one, and you don't have to do much! Just learn what you can, and pass the message on! Friends don't let friends join cults!
ANYWAY, IF MY DUMB FANFICTION DOESN'T GET CENSORED AND I DON'T GET SUED FOR THE THINGS I JUST SAID, here's the next chapter:
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