It hasn't even been two weeks since the last Q&A and I have received a slew of questions and requests. I'm happy that you guys are getting really into my story and that you guys have questions that I'm more than happy to answer today. Anyways, I've received so many in two weeks that I've decided to make the next Q&A so quickly. Note, I will not normally do this so quickly but due to the sheer number of questions I will just get them out of the way while I still have answers to them. So here we go, Q&A #2.
1) "Will Lucian, as well as the other members of the Epic Trainer's (Rick's trainer had to be epic so...Yeah...) team make an appearance in future chapters?...And, who are the other members of Rick's "family" besides Lucian, Jean, Seras, and Dartz...and Serenity, I guess...?"
A: I'm actually kinda happy someone actually brought this up. Rick's trainer can be called epic and I'll finally get into that in future yet nearby chapters. Anyways, if you want me to give you the list right now, I will and by captured order: Winston(Alakazam/m), Wayland(Machamp/m), Gloria(Pidgeot/f(then Pidgeotto), Jean(Blaziken/m(then Combusken)), Celand(Sceptile/m(then Grovyle)), Seras(Espeon/f(then Eevee), Dartz(Umbreon/m(then Eevee)), Anna(Flygon/f), Aleerah(Altaria/f), Rick(Gallade/m(then Kirlia)), Lucian(Lucario/m), Amari(Scizor/f), Bolt(Raichu/m), Richter(Nidoking(then Nidoran/m)), Shadow(Gengar/m(then Haunter), and Sage(Absol/m)).
I know in the chapter 3 I said that Rick's trainer had 5 pokemon with him when he captured him, not that he had only 5 pokemon captured. Rick is #10 not #6. Also, Serenity is not a part of Rick's "family", he just found her afterwards. Don't worry, they will all appear in the story in the future. When? I do not know yet, but I have an idea.
2) "If Jean and Seras mate, what will their kids look like? Also, are you going to be using live birth or eggs?"
A: This one got me thinking, what will their kids look like? I kinda always wondered if they'll just automatically pop out as Flareons with a martial arts complex. I don't have a definite answer to this question yet. Also, I'm keeping the birth by what I see as appropriate. So if they're mammals I will make them have live birth and if not then the other way around.
3) "Why do you use Mewtwo?"
A: Because Rick's hatred is centered around Team Rocket and Mewtwo is Team Rocket's ultimate creation.
4) "Are you finally going to push the romance in?"
A: Bear with me for a little while longer, I'll get to it but I need to create a relationship between characters and a plot. It will happen soon, I promise.
5) "Is there any instrument that Rick can't play and can Jean play any instruments?"
A: So far the instruments that are seen are the only ones he can play and Jean can play instruments as well but you'll have to wait and see.
6) "Dartz should get laid!"
A: This isn't a question but I kinda agree, not saying that I'm actually going to incorporate that.
7) "Are you ever going to write a lemon in this story? I think it will fit nice with this kind of story since your making a romance and are planning to make the story kinda lengthy."
A: Thanks for trying to help me by giving me the suggestion, and to keep you guys happy I will write it in the story. I got this question a couple of times but this version of it caught my eye. I know I said that I probably wouldn't but I got curious to see if I could do it. So congrats frat boys, you got your wish. When is it going to happen? Beats me! We'll just have to wait and find out.
8) "Why did you create those Rocket Specter and Colossi things?"
A: I made them to make Team Rocket still seem like a threat and that their experimentation of pokemon did not end with Mewtwo. To make them seem more despicable is my main goal and I also use them for more fights.
9) "Why does Rick's luck just get worse?"
A: Mainly to make the situation more difficult for him but to show that he's still vulnerable despite his strength. But he should have some relief now...for a while at least, I haven't jotted any more notes past the next 4 chapters in my notebooks.
10) "Why is Dartz human weapon wire?"
A: Mainly because I love Garrote Wire as a weapon, especially in anime. It's a hard weapon to master and it is just so interesting how it works. Also, it kinda goes well with his personality. More will be revealed in time.
11) "Are you sure you're not friends with Latiasfan1?"
A: I'm not. I've chatted with them a few times but I don't know them all too much as a person than I writer. I wonder how all 3 of you guys that ask me this get this idea. I'm really curious now.
12) "When are you going to reveal Rick's human form? I'm so curious to know how it looks."
A: It'll be coming out soon, just wait a little while. I don't see how this is a big thing.
13) "They are still so far from the Sanctuary. How many more chapters until they actually make it since the last three were generally in the same place?"
A: Don't worry I'm not going to write chapters based on ever step they take. I'm also anxious to get there but I have to be realistic. There has to be a story not just a clip show of bit of story. We'll be getting there soon.
14) "I kinda see a romance igniting between Rick and Alara. Am I right?"
A: If you count trying to get along and her wailing on him multiple times romantic, then I've got news for you. It's hinted right now but not necessarily a romance yet. They just act like high school friends with drama.
15) "How did Seras and Dartz get to Sinnoh so quickly?"
A: You'll find out soon. Just keep reading because I'm writing the next explanation.
16) "Is Amber the team medic? She seems to be doing the medic job constantly."
A: Good eye! For the moment yes. I had to make her useful for something other than complaining to everyone or throwing a fit. But she has seem to calm down in the last few chapters.
17) "Why does Rick always use Drain Punch to solve all his energy problems?"
A: If you had that ability you'll be using it too as a pick-me-up. Also, he does state that it can only take him so far as just a quick boost.
18) "Is Rick even a real pokemon? He can fight like a warlord, can regenerate to a point, can transform into a human, has a scarf that can kill anything he commands it to kill, and (based on chapter 12) can absorb energy and use it to his advantage."
A: He's a real pokemon with training and he did some favors to get the Chaos Scarf. The regeneration is also a gift and he cannot absorb energy. He just manipulated it. It will all be explained in chapter 14. I can promise you that much.
19) "Why did you bring in the Chaos Scarf into the story? Like Rick isn't uber enough.
A: Rick rarely uses it and it has one major drawback...it doesn't work in sunlight. He got it from doing some favors. From whom? That will be explained soon. I have a lot to explain to you guys and I don't like giving spoilers in these Q&As.
20) "Did Rick cause the Goldenrod City radio tower scenario?"
A: Nice connection, I didn't think about that until I read that to be honest. I guess you can say that he did.
21) "Why does Alara just teleport everyone back to the Sanctuary or to a pokemon center so they can heal Rick?"
A: Try to imagine this, you're hundreds of mile from home, Teleporting uses energy, and you have to take many people with you. I doubt you will go very far without passing out or dying.
22) "Is it okay to send you PMs to just chat or something?"
A: Go ahead, feel free. I don't mind it and I encourage it. I would love to talk to you guys. I'm not one of those misanthropes that hates everybody. Okay? The same pendejo(dumbass or motherfucker) you see here is the same one you'll see when you send me a message. Go right ahead and I will try my best to respond to you guys.
23) "Do you have any other projects planned?"
A: Yes I do. I have The Blade and the Embrace PSA's which are going to be posted separately from the story but have all the characters that have appeared in the regular series. It's a fun little series of shorts that I have been wanting to do. So if you want to stay up to date on them then follow my profile and you'll be alerted to when they are out.
24) "Did you really have a small contest for the country that had the most views in the month and who did you side with in the Canada vs U.K View War?
A: It wasn't really a contest but I guess I can start making it one. Also, I didn't side for either. I was holding a maple leaf in one hand and a Union Jack in the other, so I didn't pick a side even though I have more British friends.
25) "Do you mind helping me with my story?"
A: I do not. Go ahead and PM any ideas that you might have to put into your story and I will give you my suggestions. I won't tell you what's right or wrong but I will give you some tips.
26) "Are you Hispanic?"
A: I was surprised on how many times I have gotten this question. Yes I am. I'm from the Dominican Republic and Spanish is my native tongue. Moving on. I moved to the US at a very young age so I assimilated and now speak perfect English without an accent...well a slight southern accent here and there but that's because I was raised in Texas and now live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
27) "Do you get help to write your work?"
A: No I do not. I do it all by myself and I intend on doing it that way unless I ask for it. I pretty much know how this story is going to play out.
28) "Who is so far your most loyal viewer?"
A: Interesting question, I have two. Species Unknown and KingInfinity25. Well they make it obvious to me. I'm sure I have many more but they get involved constantly.
29) "Do you read other people's fanfiction?"
A: Of course, I started my account to read some of them. I actually started coming to to read Latiasfan1's works and then read many more and was surprised to find many interesting stories. So I decided to start writing my own in here.
30) "Did any videogames or movies or other story influence some of your story's content?"
A: No, not really. The colossus idea did come after playing Shadow of the Colossus but other than that no. Unless I can say that Pokemon influenced it.
31) "When is the next chapter coming out?"
A: That is not for me to actually say. It might come out later this week or in the next few weeks. College started again here so that's going to be what I'll be focusing on right now and I'm on a job hunt so that will be a little drawback. I will keep writing though, whenever I can.
32) "Why do you post stories so quickly?"
A: Because I have a lot of free time, too many ideas, a broken tv, and a laptop with internet. I need something to do.
33) "Will you see the story until the end?"
A: Hell yeah! Why start something you're not going to finish? I have way too many ideas to just leave hanging.
34) "Is the story going to get darker?"
A: I might but I'm trying to make it depressing now. This is an adventure and romance, there's no need for a pitch black story.
35) "How long does it take you to write a battle scene with all that detail?"
A: I honestly believe that I don't give the fight scenes enough detail but I'm not going to write pages onto pages on how they swung their fists now. It usually takes me about a day or two to write it and then the revision takes up another day sometimes.
36) "Do you listen to music while you write the story?"
A: Yes, considering what I'm writing. If I'm writing a fight scene I'll usually be listening to a rock song or a videogame/anime fight song. If I'm writing an emotional scene I'll listen to something soft and emotional. It helps by putting me in the mood and helps me write the story's tone. While I'm writing this I'm listening to Sugar by System of a Down and it's making me write quickly.
37) "Is Gallade your favorite pokemon?"
A: Yes, Gallade and Gardevoir are both my #1 favorite pokemon. I don't put one above the other.
38) "What kind of relationship does Rick and Serenity have?"
A: More like a parent and child relationship or older brother and little sister relationship.
39) "Is it going to be hilarious when they make it to the Sanctuary or tragic?"
A: I might mix both =)
Final Question: 40) "What are you doing? Hope to the next chapter already."
A: Okay =) but I choose when it comes out.
Okay so that was the second Q&A. I'll be leaving you guys to get back to your lives now. So please keep sending me your questions and I'll post another Q&A as time goes on. Peace out!