Your Archetypical OOC story
You all know what I'm talking about. A non-AU story with such OOCness, it's blasphemy. Honestly, I read some of these things and wonder to myself… were these people asleep while they watched the series?! I've seen lunatics write such mind-boggling, out of character Kenshins, Sanos, Kaorus, Yahikos, it…uh…boggles the mind. And then, other authors pull off the characters so well, I wonder if watsuki-sama himself told them what to write.
I think, however, that this one will be ever so slightly more subtle than the first, only because I want to point out the common characterizing mistakes, not the absolute worst. So, the characters will vary in their OOCness, to show the 'archetypical' ones we see everyday, not the abhorrently obnoxious ones. However…the author stupidity remains. So, in a second chapter in parody of authors everywhere (myself included)…..
Your Archetypical OOC Story!
Featuring…
Characters who don't act like themselves!
More bad spelling!
And all the other stuff the first one had.
And more stuff.
once again, for any stubborn people who failed to read my first few-thousand warnings..
THIS IS NOT MY STORY! THIS IS A PARODY, OKAY?
(note: NONE of this applies to parodies or humors. Those are off limits! I'm talking about serious fan fictions, THAT'S what this applies to.)
Another note: I would like to add that I believe that OC's can be done, if done correctly, (see anything done by Gypsy-chan, Dzeytoun, or Haku Baikou) but MS are just…annoying. I would also like to add, however, that even if you have written a MS, does not make you a terrible writer. As Lady-shiin pointed out to me, and I agree…MS are a phase that many writers go through, and later we can look back and laugh.
So, on with the OOC 'story'! I hope it's at least a little amusing.
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TearZ of BeAuTy
By Perfect Chibi Angel Elisa
A/N OMG! Omg! Kenshin and sano and Aoshi and Saitoh are so MINE, back off u hos! (ESP: thanks, Plum Pudding, for reminding me about the fangirl rantings)
One bright day in the early morning, the rain patered down on the roof of the dojo. Just then, Kaoru woke up, and sprung out of bed to make breakfast. Since Kenshin was still sleeping, she maked it by herself. The horrible smell blew through the house, awakening those sleeping inside.
Just then, Sano walked in. He was so drunk from last night, the instant he came in, he barfed all over Kaoru. She got so mad, she pushed him out of the door and slammed the shougee shut. She then proceeded to wake up Yahiko and Kenshin for breakfast by yelling at them. Yahiko woke up with a start. "what is it, ugly?" "get out of bed, brat!" "your so ugly, Kaoru, you make everyone want to barf. Kenshin hates you, and we all hate your cooking!" "She ran away and cried, blubbering to herself. Yahiko laughed malishisly.
When Kenshin walked down the hallway, he heard Kaoru crying in her room. He poked his head in and said "Kaoru-dono, breakfast is ready.
Her head perked up at the sight of him, and she went outside for breakfast, though she started crying everytime Yahiko called her ugly.
Then Megumi stopped by to visit. She came in, and sat on the porch.
"Oh, Megumi, sad that sano isn't here?' Kenshin asked
"No! All I want is you, Kenshin! Ohohohoho!" She latched onto him. Kaoru ran away again, crying.
Just then, Sano pushed Kenshin to the floor. "Get your hands off fox" he growled, still hungover.
Suddenly, Kenshin went battousai. "Don't. Touch. Me" He growled, touching his reverse blade sword. Sano growled, back, and only Megumi stopped them from starting a fight.
A funny squeak sound came from outside the dojo, and suddenly a funny looking creature appeared…
"Weasel!" Cried Yahiko. He ran over to greet Misao and Aoshi.
"Hey, Yahiko! How ya doin?""Great. You?" "Just fine. But Aoshi hasn't talked in a while." "so?" "so hows Kenshin and Kaoru?" "well, Kaoru's probably off crying somewhere again." "Yeah."
Yahiko suddenly turned to Aoshi. "Hi, icelce man."
Aoshi didn't say anything.
"Greetings, Aoshi-san." Kenshin added. He still didn't say anything.
Just then, a robber came up and tried to steal money from Misao. She backed away in fear shaking and hid behind Aoshi. "D-d-don't!" she cried out. Suddenly, Aoshi hit the robber on the head so hard, he collapsed, and gave Misao her wallet back.
"Thank you so much, Lord Aoshi! You saved my life!" She clung to him, still scared. He didn't say anything, or do anything.
What an iclecle. Said Yahiko. And everyone laughed, except for Kaoru, who was still crying, ShiShiO, who was dead, and Megumi, who was busy trying to undo Kenshin's pants and Sano who was beating up Kenshin and Kenshin who was going Batthousai.
Then, Sojiro walked in and smiled at all of them. "HI, everyone, its me! The smily kid! And he smiled and ran around really really fast and Misao had to choose between him and Aoshi, but it didn't matter because eliza came and married Soujiro.
And Tomoe the ice queen bitch showed up, and took Aoshi away because they were perfect for eachother. Then suddenly…. Sylvia showes up and everybody falls in love with her, except sojiro, who married eliza and they were happy ever after.
THE END!
Well, every1! I hoep you liked it, I worked relly hard on it. R&R pleeze? Review me!
Perfect Chibi Angel Elisa
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Whew! That one was much shorter, simply because it is easier to convey OOCness in a very short amount of time, and I felt there was no need to torture you guys more than necessary to get my point across. Here, in my opinion, are the top most common and blatant mistakes when it comes too keeping the characters…in character. I would LOVE it if you guys would add your opinions on this.
Kaoru portrayed as a weak little snively girl. Kaoru is a strong, compassionate woman who, despite streaks of mostly playful temper, keeps a cool head when things go wrong. It just pains me when people slander her by making her such a whimpering mess, or a bawling, screaming nutcase.
Yahiko as an ass. True, Yahiko and Kaoru tease one another relentlessly, but you must add in the slight touch of brotherly and sisterly bickering, not vicious attacks. Yahiko would NEVER do something intentionally to make Kaoru cry, because he is a nice kid with a full set of guts for bravery, brains for smarts and a huge heart. So don't ever make him such a jerk! (I've seen all too often)
Kenshin shown so fickle, so prone to mood swings. Kenshin rarely, if EVER switches to his Battousai persona, and to evoke that without good reasoning…bad bad bad. Plus, he is more sensitive than a lot of people make him out to be, or a lot calmer than the idiot some make him. Kenshin is a deep, and internally conflicting person who supports and loves his makeshift family with fierce protectiveness.
Sano as a drunk and raving lunatic. While he gives into his bad habits of gambling and drinking, Sano never lets himself go to a point where he can no longer control himself should the need arise. And he'd never ever fight with Kenshin over some trivial little thing. Sano is too strong, too kind of a person to do that, his touch exterior aside. I've seen some pretty mosterous Sano's and it makes me angry.
Misao as a wimp. Any time Misao needs to be rescued from anything less than a HUGE THREAT makes me mad. Petty robbers, annoying pedophiles, dump thugs, mobsters, you name it, Misao conquers it. Of course, when rescue scenes are in order, kudos are given freely to those who can do them right. But remember... Misao would never hide behind someone. She's too strong and outgoing and brave!
Tomoe as an ice queen bitch. Tomoe is a beautiful, graceful woman with such wonderful qualities of serene understanding… she was and continues to be an influential person in Kenshins life, and to write her off as a bitch…disgraceful. (K&K pride, here, you guys. But I still love Tomoe. Can't I like both? Is it a crime?)
Megumi as a boyfriend-stealing hussy. Even if she teases, Megumi is a wonderfully kind, spirited and determined person who would never do something as low as…ug. Nevermind. And also, Megumi is much more tactful than a lot of people give her recognition for.
Aoshi as a mute. Okay, so the guy is…introverted. But he DOES talk, people, give him some credit. Aoshi is just a deeply wounded person who needs time, maybe a looong time to heal. And even then, his inner force is just that…inner. But he is by no means completely mute. I've seen that all too much. (Aoshi's the guy I cant really get a handle on, so I'd like your guys' opinion on him, please!)
So there. My opinion and mockery of OOCs everywhere! I hope people will have fun catching inconsistencies, idiotic spellings and horrible grammar, and laugh.
And if you think I'm completely insane… I blame the pudding pops, man.