Hey everybird! What's up!?
So first off, once again sorry for the delay, from Thursday to Sunday, I was a bit busy and really didn't have the time to sit down and work on this story, heck I just had enough time to get some of my fimfiction work done, but finally I can sit down and do the next chapter!
But of course as always, today's questions!
So today's question is…
What's your method of, as Rarity from MLP: FiM would put it, TLC (Otherwise known as Time, Love, and Couture) for writing stories?
Me: Well for Time, I always like to try to finish a chapter in one sitting, I rarely stop in the middle and do it the next day, that way the idea of the chapter is fresh in my mind and I don't forget it, which also explains why my chapters are generally shorter than the average writer here. The Love part, well I try to write from what's not only in my head, but also my heart, writing is not just a profession, but also a passion and I try to give each chapter and story the same amount of love. And finally, for Couture, well while my writing might look more simplistic, that's the angle I go for, I don't want to confuse my readers with language they may not understand, and I am aware that for some of my readers, English may not be their first language. I also believe that if you can say something in only a couple thousand words, may say it in like five or ten thousand? You need to take into consideration the time it takes for people to read your work, the longer a chapter is, the more chance you have of boring your readers.
On to questions from you now…
From Stormknight089, "If your planet was about to be destroyed by the Death Star, what would you do?"
Me: Easy! Jump into an X-Wing, fly through a trench, evade any pursing TIEs and hope that the Force guides my proton torpedoes into the exhaust port! LOL!
From Nightfly123, "Do you also plan on putting LGBT characters in your stories?"
Me: Well not for this story, but I have been thinking about a story idea that does involve a gay couple.
Chapter 8: A Bet's a Bet
(Arthur's POV)
As the X-Wings pilots were done with their part of their skills they learned, it was time for the Y-Wing cadets to show their skills, which meant that our Uncle Nico had to get ready as his class were eager to get going. Uncle Nico taking us back to the hangar, where mom and dad, along with the other X-Wings were just coming back, landing down gently inside as cockpits opened and pilots took off their helmets. Both Tyler and I spotted mom as she took off her helmet and shook off the sweat, most likely from nervousness as she looked back to Alex in his socket behind the cockpit.
"Nice job buddy, you never let me down." I heard my mom tell Alex as the droid beeped back happily, mom spotting my brother and I as we got closer to her ship. "Hey boys, how did you enjoy the show?"
"It was great mom." I commented.
"Although you could have told us you were going to do something like that…" Tyler still feeling the roar of the X-Wing's engines going right above his head.
"Sorry Tyler, mommy just got a little carried away." Our mom chuckled as the hangar crew got the ladder up against mom's ship for her to climb down while Alex was lifted out of his socket, back down onto the ground. "Well, when your father joins us, we better hurry and watch your Uncle Nico's performance."
As dad and Ashley joined us, we headed back to the observation platform, where the Y-Wing cadets were up next and showing off their skills, performing fake bombing runs and dives in various formations to simulate attacks against capital ships. And of course Uncle Nico gave the best performance, as well he was once the commander of the famous Gold Squadron.
As the day started its end and the performance was done, the senators and heads of the academy met to give the scores to each class and putting them up on a board for all to see. Mom and dad were especially anxious to see who would come out on top along the X-Wing pilots, I was rooting for mom, while Tyler went for dad, so while mom and dad had their playful banter, my brother and I reflected it. Soon enough the board with all the scores was up as all the cadets and instructors crowded by the board to see the scores. And well as expected…
(Lisa's POV)
"Well would you look at that…" I slowly turned to Tiago with a smile. "Looks like someone's buying the drinks tonight. "But I knew you would be doomed to come second after me."
"Alright honey, I get it, you won fair and square." Tiago sighed. "But just remember… The only reason you came out on top is because of you being a show off…"
"Hey, if it impresses the senators and keeps the academy going, it doesn't hurt to have a little fun doing it." I chuckled as I turned to my class, as well as Tiago's. "Alright classes, drinks are on Instructor Tiago tonight, but first, get changed out of flight suits and to the classrooms."
"Yes ma'am!" The cadets replied in unison as they dispersed, talking along themselves about the great job they did and made their instructors proud.
As the cadets were all in their spirited mood, I turned to Arthur, while Tiago spoke to Tyler, as we separated to join the cadets.
"So Arthur, I hope you learned something today, you have plenty of time, but if you and your brother are sure that one day you want to be like your dad and I, than that's fine by me." I told my son.
"Oh yes mom, I do want to be a pilot one day, it seems so fun and exciting, I don't know what else could match it." My son replied in his naive, young voice, not that I blamed him, he was born into a free galaxy, but I knew the reality of being a starfighter pilot, always on the front lines and in constant danger.
"It's not easy son, it is difficult and you have to work hard and learn a lot." I informed my son.
"Mom, I'm sure Tyler and I are up for the challenge, if you and dad could do it, I'm sure we can too." Arthur sounding very confident.
"That's my boy." I smiled as we arrived back at my classroom, where my cadets were all dressed out of their flight suits and into more social clothing. "Attention!" I called out as the cadets were busy chatting away to each other. "Congratulations cadets or should I say pilots now, you have all passed flight teaching and ready to join the growing ranks of starfighter pilots in the New Republic Navy, I hope you all continue to do great things and help keep the New Republic safe if any new threat should come. But for now, celebrate your success, we're going to join Instructor Tiago's class to the nearest bar in town."
As the cadets all smiled and filed their way out of the classroom, I bent down to my son.
"As for you son, your dad and I are going to have to leave you with your grandpa Blu tonight." I told my son.
"But mom…" Arthur began to try to plead with me.
"No buts mister." I commanded my son. "Bars are no place for youngsters like your brother and you."
"Yes mom…" Arthur sighed.
"Good boy." I kissed my son's forehead as we walked out of the classroom.
(Tiago's POV)
Well, a bet's a bet and I had to pay for the drinks Lisa and I were going to enjoy at the bar with the young pilots now and well if I know Lisa, she's going to drink until I have no more credits for the night. So after Tyler and I rejoined Lisa and Arthur, with our droids, we dropped off the boys with their grandpa Blu, who volunteered to take them back to our apartment and watch over them until Lisa and I got back home, well if we were sturdy enough to go back.
As Lisa and I were alone, I could hear her sighing happily, which was always a good sign for me.
"Happy honey?" I asked. "That you don't have to pay."
"Well yes, but also we get some R and R until our next recruits come into the classrooms, which means you and I mister have some catching up to do on our love life." Lisa replied.
"And I'm looking froward to it, we deserve it." I agreed as we led the young pilots to the closet bar by the academy.
As we entered, one of the bar attendants turned to Lisa and I, with an apologetic look on his face, as his eyes were cast lower.
"We don't serve their kind, no offense." The bar attendant said to Lisa and I.
"Excuse me?" Lisa questioned, confused.
"Your droids,, they have to wait outside." The bar attendant cleared it up. "I'm sorry, I know where you came from, but rules are rules, no exceptions."
"Okay…" I sighed as I turned to Ashley. "Wait outside girl, we wouldn't be too long hopefully." I told my droid as Lisa told Alex the same thing, although Alex took it a bit harder, which resulted in Lisa threatening that she would put a restraining bolt on him if he doesn't listen.
After a couple of minutes, Alex joined Ashley in a huff, as he was beeping angrily while rolling out the door. Once that issue was clear, Lisa and I took a couple of seats, a little bit away from the pilots, so we can have some privacy as we got a couple of drinks, Lisa getting the most expansive one.
"So, what should we toast to?" Lisa asked.
"How about to our future and hopefully I win next year." I answered with a chuckle.
"Yeah right, that's what you said last year." Lisa laughed as she held up her glass as we touched our glasses and each took a strong sip. "You know I never imagined that we both would still be here, surviving a war and using that talent to teach others our skills and experience."
"Yup, especially when I crashed on Crait, but you know, it wasn't the medics or bacta tank that kept me going, it was you and when I found out, the boys." I replied as I took another sip.
"Yeah that wasn't a good time for me, I thought I was going to lose you and I would have to raise the boys without a father." Lisa said back. "But I'm glad you pulled through."
"Well, lets have another toast to hopefully living together to old age." I added as we once again touched glasses.
(Tyler's POV)
About an hour later…
Mom and dad have been away for quite awhile, my brother and I were starting to get worried as grandpa Blu kept telling us that they were fine and would be back very soon. And well soon enough he was right as the door to our apartment slowly opened with a bit of a struggle as our parents, with Alex and Ashley, came in, looking well a little…
"Mom, dad, are you okay?" I asked softly.
"Yeah, we're fine sweetie…" My mom replied as she then hiccuped.
"We just had way too much to drink for one night…" My dad replied, in a little better condition than my mother. "We're going to have so many headaches in the morning."
"Okay you two, I think it's time you both got to bed." Grandpa Blu spoke up as he came to our parents and helped my mother mostly to their room while both Alex and Ashley followed.
My brother and I watched as grandpa Blu helped them lay down next to each other as in just a few seconds our parents were fast asleep. As our grandpa Blu quietly walked out of the room, he made sure to turn off the lights and softly close the door .
"Are mom and dad okay grandpa Blu?" Arthur asked.
"Yes, your parents just exhausted themselves, today was a big day for them." Grandpa Blu answered. "They just need to sleep tonight alright, try not to wake up until the morning."
"Yes grandpa Blu." Both my brother and I obeyed as he turned to the two droids.
"You two make sure Lisa and Tiago rest, watch over them please." Blu asked politely, both Alex and Ashley beeping back a positive "Yes". "See you boys later, goodnight."
"Goodnight grandpa Blu." My brother and I waved to the elder as he left, leaving my brother and I.
"Well we should get to sleep Tyler, we can't do anything with mom and dad anyway." Arthur told me.
"Yeah, I could use some sleep too." I agreed as I yawned and joined my brother to go to our room and lay down on our beds, turning off the lights, we slept, so ending a very eventful day.
Yeah don't worry, Lisa and Tiago didn't consider flying their X-Wings after they left the bar!
Also, I know I'm a bit late saying this, but…
To all my LGBTQ readers, I hope you had a wonderful pride month, remember to keep your head up and stick to who you are! You're all great people and I hope the world becomes a better place for you with each passing day!
And with that…
See everybird later!