Bonded: Year Two

by LittleAmberAmethyst

Sequel to Bonded. Nearly a year has passed since Ford used the spell that ended Weirdmageddon as well as bonded him and a humanized Bill Cipher. With summer approaching along with a possible second apocalypse on its way, with Bill involved, nothing is simple. This is a continued story of Bill's life and adventures with the Pines family. BillFord.

47. Rumors of Shut Down

Apparently Fanfiction Net is shutting down.

I've been trying to force myself to write despite so much happening in my life, and no longer having any interest in reading or writing (I haven't written anything for my original novels in a while either). It's been over a year since the last update, and I apologize and sincerely appreciate those who have patiently waited for the next installment. However, if this rumor of shutdown is true, there may not be any more.

There were only going to be maybe eight more chapters left in this story, but I don't know if it'll be worth it to put effort into writing something that will soon no longer exist. I don't know how to go about transferring something this big with so many parts and side stories to a site like Archive of Our Own, Wattpad, etc.

This website has been here since the nineties, it's hard to believe it's soon going to be gone. Quizilla, Myspace, and so much else from my youth has vanished, so it's sad that Fanfiction too will be a forgotten relic in the back of the minds of those lucky enough to have experienced it, only recalled when something mentioned brings it into consciousness for a brief stay to soon be forgotten again as memories often are. I suppose like everything else in life, nothing is meant to last (something I'm struggling with so hard in many aspects of life right now).

Sorry if this comes across as melancholy, I'm in a despondent mood at the moment. There are lots of changings occurring in my life including moving soon, family maybe moving out of the country, and I've basically been bullied out of cosplay on TikTok for being cringe. Seriously, the cruel comments (constantly called cringe, about my weight, age, face, etc.) wouldn't stop and I had to turn them off just to get a moment of peace. Finding out yesterday that this site that has been here for me from my formative years will soon be gone as well has made my spirits even more sour. Everything hitting me at once is leaving me in a wistful mood.

Enough with the gloom, I want this to end on a positive note. It was fun to make this AU and I appreciate everyone who has enjoyed it. I legitimately had fun talking to each of you through reviews, messages, and the beginning of chapters. I appreciate those who have made fanart and tiktoks for this series, you all are talented individuals. And to those who have stuck with this story from chapter one of Bonded back in 2016, all the way through now, I offer you the greatest thanks for your support.

I'm debating whether to delete this series on my own terms, or wait for it to eventually fade away when the site demands so. Many of my other stories (mainly those I have no intention of finishing, or I no longer am part of the fandom) will be deleted today.

If anyone is interested I can write a summary of the major plot points of what is supposed to happen in the final chapters. If there is a way to save this story and all its spinoffs, and transfer them to another fanfiction site, then there may be more fully written chapters in the future. That all depends on my technology challenged brain willing to cooperate and comprehend what I'm doing.

It's sad that this will all be ending soon. Again, thanks to everyone who has read, reviewed, and offered their support throughout the years. You have made this a wonderful experience. Take care.

LittleAmberAmethyst