Author's Note
Hey guys. Well, The Fourteen Days of the AntiZemyx is finally over! I already miss working on this challenge; it was really fun (albeit tiring, exhausting, and frustrating) to have to write every single day, and upload that chapter per day while having a decent amount of words and as few errors as possible. Seeing as I stayed up until past midnight for many of these, I can see that there are a couple mistakes, and I'll set to work on cleaning those up. Chapter Two's already been edited (I have no idea why the thunder sound had not originally appeared; it's there now!), and Chapter Thirteen is about to be, as is Chapter Fourteen. I had so much fun, and I wanted to thank you ALL (whether you reviewed or not) for reading this story!
Props to WeDidItForTheDead, Obsidian Rush, Hope Eternal, (get an account!), and everyone else who stuck with me to the end (two weeks is pretty long). I owe you guys so much, thank you for your reviews! They really helped me keep going, and some had inspiring ideas!
One thing I sort of regret is that very few of you answered the questions/quizzes, but that's okay. Maybe if I had been updating sporadically, then you'd reply, but then there'd be no point to my two-week challenge!
I received quite a few questions about the story (thank you to everyone who messaged!), and so down below is the FAQ (why not?). Thank you so much guys, once again. I hope to update my other stories soon!
Lots of love,
The Author.
FAQ
1. Why would you call it the 'AntiZemyx?' You had some fluff in here, and a little romance between the two.
Ah, yes. Well, I titled it 'AntiZemyx' because while there was fluff and lots of little plots, Zexion and Demyx never quite got a romantic ending.
2. You said 'mostly unrelated'. Hello? They seemed like a continuation of sorts for the most part.
My apologies? The ones not sequels to each other could have been read on their own. The setting was what tied them together (with the House/apartment, and social structure), but I apologize if that mislead you.
3. What is a 'picklick'?
If you have not read The Gammage Cup, I suggest you do so if you can. It's a great book, but in around the middle, Curly and Muggles and everyone else go have a picnic, but instead they called it a picklick: you pick out what you want to eat, and you lick your fingers when you're done. It's basically eating finger-food when you feel like it. It's not quite a snack, but isn't a meal. Just eating for the sake of it, or to sate your slight hunger.
4. Why does Vanitas have a mannequin that looks just like him?
Hahaha, it was mostly for that one scene, and for kicks. I mean, come on! It was so ridiculous, spontaneous, and random, don't tell me it didn't make you pause for a moment.
5. What happened on Christmas? You referred to it in your first chapters, and I want to know what they're talking about!
No. Trust me, you do not want to know. ;)
6. ShinRa and Reno are in this. Why didn't you sort it into a Crossover?
Well, I'd say that it was because this was 9 parts Kingdom Hearts, and 1 part Final Fantasy.
7. Why is Naminé usually the one paired with Zexion? Since you said there would not be any AkuRoku, you could've paired Zexion with Axel!
Yes, yes I could have, but I don't really like Axel with Zexion. Flamin' bastard watched Zexion die, then walked away as if nothing had happened. Killing the Cloaked Schemer for your own gains is wrong.
Also, why not pair Naminé with Zexion? Both are intelligent, and I think they look cute together. And keep in mind I said 'slight yaoi'.
8. What's up with Day Twelve? Where did the fluffiness go? It got all dark and scary!
Sorry. I wanted to try out a new genre :)
9. Why, in your other chapters, were Xion and Vanitas so lovey-dovey, but in your last one, Xion was with Riku and Vanitas was with Paine?
Well (I reworded your question, btw. Well, it wasn't really a question to begin with, but this is for everyone else who was confused), I did state that it was 'mostly [the] same universe', and the characters and settings were just the same; it was at a different time period (or an AU of an AU), and I wanted to try pairing Vanitas with Paine. But Riku and Xion don't really click it, with me, you know? Because Riku pwns Xion in 358!
10. What are the connections in the Thirteenth Chapter?
Ah. Yeah. WeDidItForTheDead got some, but here are the answers!
Rubbing alcohol and Vodka (both are alcohols)
Vodka and the Valisia the Beautiful children's story (both originated in Russia)
Children's stories and the Mural (both depict fairy-tale scenes)
The Mural and the band posters (decorations on the walls)
Poster for the band Do Not Enter and the plaque Do Not Enter (self-explanatory)
The sign Do Not Enter was accompanied by a bucket of water to douse Demyx should he walk in; his hair became wet, and to retaliate, he dipped Zexion's hair in liquid as well, though the ink was black and smeared on his face
As Zexion's hair had been ruined, he decided to ruin Demyx's hair as well, by replacing his hair gel with pudding
Pudding and apples are both edible, and had been switched with something else
Wax and MAX rhyme (too subtle, maybe? Think outside the box!)
MAX and replacing the Beethoven CD were both unexpected surprises in the music category
Wave Gigs replacement CD and Wave Gigs concert ticket alert (self-explanatory)
Concert ticket alert and Three Blind Mice ringtone (cellphone related)
Three Blind Mice and the mouse in Demyx's bed (again, self-explanatory)
Mouse in Demyx's bed and snake (both animals in beds (also, there was a black snake of jealousy in Chapter Three! Subtle reference))
Snake ate the mouse to Demyx ingesting the sleeping pills (ingestion, and satiation)
Once again, thank you guys so much! I owe you all a lot :D Take care, and until next time!
~MidnightSchemer13