The Imbalance of Reality

by Mr DCWood

The sequel to New Era of Darkness. Evil has been erased and peace has returned to the world. So why are things back to the way they were when Ansem was defeated? And how are the Organization responsible? What ELSE happened at Castle Oblivion? R and R!

7. Afterword

Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

The Imbalance of Reality

By

Daniel Wood

Afterword

That was a hard one to write.

This took longer to finish then the first one, even though it was much shorter. The problem with sequels is that the risk of them failing is greater this time around, and if your first piece is deemed a success, then you set yourself a level that you can't really slip. Those who enjoy your work deserve quality and expect the same from pieces of writing that follow.

I'll admit I was apprehensive about doing this. Everything had pretty much been resolved at the end of New Era of Darkness. So the danger of tarnishing that ending would be there, but as I said in the foreword, there were parts of my first fan fiction that I felt I could have written better, and bits I felt I shouldn't have written at all, so I'm very glad I wrote this and followed on from my previous story.

So with so much going on, the fear of disappointing those who enjoyed my first KH fan fic, trying to remain faithful to the continuities of New Era of Darkness and of course the official Kingdom Hearts series, and of course, having fun writing the Imbalance of Reality, it's no surprise that it took so long to write. But then again, it was time well spent, as I feel I didn't rush it and therefore didn't spoil it.

So…what now, you may be wondering? Don't expect a Kingdom Hearts 2 fan fiction anytime soon. I still have to wait to get my hands on this most sought-out gem as it hasn't even been released yet over here (I'm British by the way). When I do finally get my hands on it after over three years of waiting, I'll still have to complete the game, and write a story that surpasses what I've done on every level. Rest assured, though, when I get round to it, I will write it.

But for the moment, I have more important stuff to deal with. The biggest priority of which, is the major project I've been working on for the past two years, which I've completed and am currently trying to get off the ground. What is it? Well, that'd be telling.

In the meantime, if you want to get in touch with me, feel free to send me an e-mail. Feedback is always welcomed and appreciated.

See you around, people! Cheers for reading! Hope you enjoyed it!

Daniel Wood (14th April 2006)

EDIT: Since Kingdom Hearts 2 has long since been released over here in the UK, I am currently in the process of writing a KH2 fanfic. Thanks to all those who have read New Era of Darkness and The Imbalance of Reality and left feedback. The final story in this trilogy will be posted regularly.

Get ready for...The Darkness-Nothing War.

See you soon!

DCWood (20th January 2007)