Woo hoo! So we've finally come to a close on "The REAL Love Smoothie," which I can tell you right now it was the most fun story I've ever written so far! Lol! XD So along with the final chap, I also leave some of my own final thoughts on the story.
I think I did a pretty decent (if not great) job at keeping characters in check. He he, my favorite characters to write were actually Rico and Skipper! I tried to make him a little goofy and fun, yet maintain his role as being the muscle of the team like in the series, plus he's my fave character in the whole team! (AH! 8D) And Skipper…LMAO!!! When I knew what kinda character Skipper was, it almost struck me like lightning to play around with that cool and confident, kinda cocky attitude. OMG, there times along the way I gave chills even to myself! XD
Although I'll admit, I had to use some reference for synonyms and how to type "gestures" in paragraph form from several other stories (both from Fan-fic and outside), because I'm sure some will agree writing out some actions are pretty hard to type when you don't have much words (or vocabulary :P) to work with to describe them. (^_^')
One thing I noticed too, I might've rushed myself a little too quick, because now that I'm looking over my story again, I'm spotting some grammar errors that I'm just mad at myself for not catching! DX Well, I don't wanna turn this into an Easter egg hunt or anything to find them all, knock yourself out, but trust me I know.
I'm some of you already noticed, but the last chapters were coming in pretty slow, but when you're back in school, I'm sure you can all understand how busy I am. So I think that's why I might not be all that satisfied with the final chapter.
Why is it that on the last chap, I feel that I haven't submitted a great ending? Yeah, I really feel that maybe I should've taken more time to write out the ending with a little more thought, but I really wanted to submit the final chap ASAP, y'know?
Lol! So, to wrap this up, I hope I hadn't freaked you guys out too badly. I received several reviews containing wide-eyed expressions, but trust me, several times I had even surprised myself how dirty and EVIL I made Skipper look! O.O
But c'mon, don't tell me you didn't like it, lol! XD …eh, don't answer that (unless you really want to ^^)
But my gosh, I had so many urges to just let you all know that I'm not that evil (or crazy) to let Marlene fall into such a dark fate, but replying to you all one at a time was just too much, especially now. But hey, that's what these final thoughts are for.
Now, I hope I wasn't too random w/ this story either. I know some of the obstacles seem a little off, but when I watch the series that's the feeling I get when I watch the actual show. So I thought I could capture some of that spontaneous and random funny stuff for my story, but I think maybe I didn't quite capture it, or maybe I did. I'd like to receive some feedback on this. So don't hesitate to bring that up!
And I hope I really plugged all the plot holes in this too, another thing I was unsatisfied w/ this last chap, I really feel I haven't answered some questions regarding the love serum as properly and/or clearly as I should have. He, maybe I can re-write this someday. Overall, I think I've done a decent job on this, and like I said, I had a blast writing this! And I can't tell you how much I appreciate your reviews and critique!
Lastly, I'll admit when I first started on this project, there was a whole other ending I had planned in my head, but suddenly when a brand new episode of the "Penguins" aired, I was shocked at how identical my ending was w/ that episode! DX Argh! That totally ruined my ending, but I think this ending wrapped up just as good, if not better. If curious what the original looked like, feel free to PM me, but it's not much, just different than this ending you've just read. Maybe I can use it for a future project instead? O.o
And by the way, why do you suppose Skipper was still missing the next morning? Well, that's up to you to decide. Maybe just patching things up w/ Marlene, having some final words, maybe some snuggling, maybe some smooches… or something more? Lol! That's for the readers to decide! My treat to you guys, for being great sports to the story! Which by the way I was really inspired to give you all a great story! It's because of you guys, this story was actually more of a success than my first story to POM! (And others for the matter :P) Well, 'til next time right? I hope you guys had as much fun reading this as much as I had writing it. Critique, questions, and comments are always welcomed. Well, hope to see you all again in the future! Skilene 4ever!!!
JV's Jack
EDIT 3/30/10:
Well guys, the long overdue reedit of probably my most popular story "The REAL love Smoothie." I realized how much I really loved the story, I couldn't leave it alone with some of the grammar errors scattered around, so hopefully I got 'em all. Please let me know if I missed any^^
Well not only have I made some grammar changes, I think some readers familiar with the story would also note that a few words and phrases have been changed, so hopefully it might feel like reading a new chap. And finally, a very special treat for you guys, that's right, a new and final chapter! Woot! As a thank you for making my PoM stories such a success. :D
And hopefully there'll be a brand new project headed your way later on, so keep your eyes open for it ^-^
And for more Skilene goodness, check out a vid on Youtube titled "One More Night- Skilene." It's under the username JMVpokefan. It could sure use some support, and I'm hoping you can get a treat out of it too^^
Well that's all for now folks, please tell me what you think, all comments, questions, and critique are welcomed! Until later, Skilene forever! PoM rox my sox! XD
JV's Jack