*Screams "I'm not dead" from the top of a mountain*
Yep. I'm back. Sort of. I'm doing better emotionally and physically. However, I still have a lot on my plate. I'm mostly focused on finding a school for the career I've finally chosen to pursue and also my art to help pay the bills and such. But this story is still on my mind every day so I decided to buck up and come back to it.
Which brings me to the reason I actually decided to write this "update".
I've decided to change a lot about the story.
I know. I'm sorry but I realized some problems with my story. It lacked any real substance besides your typical cheesy romance. As fun as those are I want my story to be a little unique. I wanted more action and drama. Stuff that happens that makes you actually feel for the characters. A good story.
Hopefully, the changes will make it so.
Basically, while I was first going the kinda whole "love at first sight" trope, it's honestly not my favorite. It's kind of boring to me honestly. But there is a trope I like very very much. The "enemies to lovers" with a dash of "slow burn". Nothing better than some mutual pining and unresolved sexual tension! Plus it opens the door for more heartwarming and even steamy moments. Slowly coming to terms with their true emotions and desires.
However, I also had to remove some things. From small useless bits clogging up the plot to removing entire characters. Mostly Leon because he is not very fun to write. He's was a terrible character and I hated him from the get-go. Rath, on the other hand, is a difficult one. I love him dearly because I do adore the Kig-yar but having one be "friendly" right off the bat doesn't really fit a Jackal. We all know how greedy and selfish they can be. "Friendship" is kind of not in their vocabulary. But one can learn, yes? Basically, if you all like him then I'll fit him in.
Elvie also was changed to fit my...needs. While her appearance remains the same, I've turned her more into a spitfire. A more feisty and headstrong woman. She seemed so plain and flat before to me. I also changed her from an alien-loving hippie to the more common hatred of the Covenant. It gives her more development to have her slowly realize that some of them aren't what she's believed. But to add this I decided to remove the "dead father" trope. Luckily I learned a very interesting bit of lore that better suits this narrative. I can't go into detail of course. Don't want to spoil anything.
As for the future update schedule, I don't honestly have one. As much as I'd love to update on a regular basis my plate is still a little full, so I have no idea when I can but I will try my best. I also have plans for another fanfic I want to work on with this one. I even have considered writing one for the Arbiter if this one goes well, but that's way later down the line.
Finally, I wanted to thank you all for the kind support and patience. It's so motivating to know people are actually interested in my story. It's helped keep me driven to get back to it and make it the best story I can give. I'm doing this whole thing for other fans, not just myself.
All the best,
-Scribs