Hey, all! So, here's what I'm thinking: that last one shot was super stressful because of all the things I had going on around it and my own insecurity as to how good I am writing. It doesn't help any that, in the same amount of time after this one was published as the last one was, there are literally no reviews or additional follows, very much unlike the first one shot. Not the best writer, apparently. Well, I mean, I'm sure that, in some ways, I'm really good. And then in others, probably not so much. However, I've been super anxious to get some reviews, and I'm completely impatient, so I decided, instead of starting a new one-shot, I'll leave responses to some of your reviews! I'm sure there are people who love when the author acknowledges their comments, because I know that I do. Hopefully, if I can get a name for myself as an author good at interacting with her "fans" (do I even have any?), I may become a little more well-liked.
Oh, jeez, I don't even know what I'm saying, so let's just get on with my responses.
For members who reviewed:
Loki God of Evil: Wow, thank you! I actually really liked your review. It made me laugh. I am honored (insert sarcasm) to have a God read and review for my story. If you ever bother to come back, let me know what you think of the newer chapters. (Please?)
StoriesAreMagic: Aw, thank you! You are super sweet! I was really hoping to get that balance between comfort and hurt, and I guess I got it fairly well. To be honest, part of the whole reason I even made that first one-shot was because of a scene I have in another full-length (and unfinished) story where Kai speaks with Zane in a similar manner. It made me kind of excited, and I wanted to kind of go over the idea more, which is why the speech towards the end was so heart-felt. I'm really glad you liked it all!
The Night Ninja: I actually really like your idea! I haven't done stuff quite like that, but the idea of Wu adopting Zane sounds kind of cute, and I think, with some work, I could probably pull it off! Know what else? Your request is actually the next one on my list, as I go in order from earliest requests to latest requests. So, hopefully, we'll be seeing this next story come out with a lot of bonding between Wu and Zane. I'm becoming somewhat more skeptical of how I'm writing my stuff, and definitely more particular about it as I get better, but I think this one'll be fun. So thanks for the idea!
Nagasha: Wow! I loved your short, sweet, and simple review. I really like it when people leave critique on my stories, it makes me happy and helps me to know where I'm doing well and where I'm not. Anyway, I super love your request! Super, super, super! I've been kind of excited to do that one since I first read it. It's second on my list, since I go in order of when I get requests, but I'm definitely planning to write that one. If you read chapter two, where Wu and Kai bond, you can actually find a bit of an easter egg as to that story idea. So, yeah, keep a look out for it, because it's on the list. Thanks for the idea!
The Mayor of Ninjago City: Woo hoo hoo! You're on this story, too! I really appreciate all of your comments! I'm a little stuck on that other story I'm doing with Zane, so I'm not certain how or when I'll be continuing it, but it's on the loooong list of things to do, so I think it'll be moving again eventually. I honestly really love that you included the little "LL," too. Very few actually acknowledge me specifically, and "LL" is close enough, so I feel all special and VIP-ish now. Thanks! And, I just have to say it because it's been bugging me, but everytime I see your profile pic, my first thought is that it's some kind of an evil, red Barney or something. I have to do a double-take to realize that the sharp yellow teeth are actually just little frosting decorations on a red cake of a ninja. It makes me laugh every time. It's a good pic though. Makes me smile, and I have to admit, gotta love the cake. (Once I realize it's a cake, that is.) Anyway, thanks for reviewing and staying loyal! I really love it!
Alright, now for the guests who reviewed:
RandomPerson: Well, I sorta already responded to you in the last chapter, which is still, apparently, completely unnoticed. Anyway, I had a lot of fun writing it, even if it was a little hectic in the end. I hope it was at least a little bit of what you were looking for, and I can tell you right now that there will be plenty of one-shots and one-shot requests that will have other kinds of bonding between the ninja and Wu, so hopefully there's nothing to worry about!
RJ: Dude, I like, super appreciate both of your reviews! I know I kinda took forever to update, but whatcha gonna do? High school, man. Anyway, I hope you liked my newer one-shot, and maybe stick around for the ones to come, which, with any luck, won't be quite so hectic.
TheAmberShadow: Hey! Glad you liked the story! Have to admit, you make a point about how Pixal was never there. I guess it just hadn't really occurred to me, since I was trying to focus more on Zane's relationship with the other ninja, as well as his own thoughts on the situation. Good catch, though! I'll see to remember to incorporate her somehow in future one-shots, should it be after Zane goes through that whole mess.
Anonymous7: I really love that you liked my one-shot! I didn't think it would be a very good, or interesting, story for anyone to read, but it ended up being quite the opposite. I'm surprised with how much attention it got. Apparently, my newer one-shot, which I was confident about, was quite the opposite. Anyway, about the request, I actually really like this idea! It sounds hilarious, and hopefully, the finished product will be too! I think it's either third or fourth on my to-do list, but it's definitely up there. Thanks for reading my story and leaving a request!
Phoo! Now that's done, I suppose I have to get back to actually writing the next one-shot up. I really appreciate your support everyone! As long as people are reading my story and I continue to get good feedback, I think I'm all good to go. Realize, though, that even though some of my stories can be hectic or don't seem very good, I'm only 16, and I'm pretty busy. I don't have as much experience as some of the better fanfiction authors, and I certainly don't have the same talent as some of them do. I know I'm still pretty good, but you're gonna have to just bear with me as I try to find my own style and figure out how to perfect it so that the stories I create have better flow and functionality. Again, thank you guys so much for reading my stuff, and I'll see ya next time I get around to actually finishing a request.
-LizzyLucky