Assumption VIII: Post chaper notes · 12:27am Jan 22nd, 2012
I have already expressed my wish to stay true to canon, as much as possible. Which might mean no happy ending for FlutterMac. I'll also be in the middle of a rather busy time now (moving my stuff from place X to my parents' place, the going skiing next week, and then moving to a new place. This might sound trivial, but the whole operation covers three countries, and skiing with my fanatical uncles (ski-till-you-drop) is no picnic. Yeah I know. First world problems. So while I'll do everything I can to finish Chapter IX in time for next week, please understand that my writing, while mediocre at best, still requires attention, so that it doesn't suck.
Also, Chapter X will be released a few days after Hearts and Hooves Day episode (11 February). Maybe Valentine's day. That would be symbolic...
But don't worry, If CheeriMac does indeed become a thing, I have a very sad ending planned for Fluttershy. The story, which I have roughly plotted out would be called "Demise of Kindness" and follows Fluttershy dealing with her unrequited love, leading to her downfall. If anyone is interested in helping me out (my brother/pre-reader flat out refused after reading the prologue, saying it was "not his thing"), send me a mail. I promise I don't bite (or rather, can't cause, you know, internet). In case there is no CheeriMac, it will be cancelled, but I'll give y'all access to it on Google docs.
Also, Assumptions is now planned for 13 Chapters. Chapter IX is not written yet (the first scene is, but that still means I need around 3000 other words), so no preview... I can tell you that it will be called "Nothing Equals Nothing".
Also, regarding some headcanon in this chapter... I consider zap-apple to be a winter crop, since they're so magical and stuff.
Also, I has a tumblr now, which you can follow. Ask me stuff, send me stuff, whatever. Tumblr is fun (another way to kill precious time).
Also, many of you might have read on EqD about the Smile charity thing. My brother is one of the co-organizers from Bronies for Good, so if you haven't donated yet, please do so now. They already raised something like 21+k dollars, but every extra bit helps. It's HERE! The fundraiser ends 25 January.
Also, I welcome our new canon Derpy overlord and would like to point out, that as a fanfic writer, I could be extremely valuable in her new world order.
Thanks a lot for sticking with me, and for all your kind comments.
EmiGris
I'm not personally expecting Cherilee and Big Mac to still be in love by the end of the episode, but we'll see. I won't be reading your side-story if you do write it, though - like your brother, it is assuredly not my thing! My hooves are crossed for FlutterMac.
6733
I'm not sure what to expect, so I'm keeping my options open, even if I would prefer FlutterMac. The show has proven its ability to defy our expectations, so I'm not going to jinx it. And don't worry, I certainly cannot expect you to read everything I write, especially when it comes to sad Fluttershy. But truth be told, as much as I enjoy writing "Assumptions" I'm afraid I can't do ship fics for some time now. So I'll try a couple of genres next, just because I can.