Island of the Forgotten · 3:51pm Apr 7th, 2021

Well, I finally decided on a title : Island of the Forgotten.

What do you think?

It's certainly fitting, if a little '1950's B movie' ish, but what's wrong with that? Anyway, the editing is done now, and no doubt would fail any English teachers examination. Still, I think it's a damned good read even if I say so myself. Which I do. So there.

One of the things that may confuse some readers is the relationship between Bon Bon and Lyra. When I originally featured Bon Bon in an earlier story, she was featured as a member of the Celestian Bureau of Investigation, which my more regular readers will know is effectively a government agency similar in some respects to the CIA, or SHIELD (If you like Marvel films!). Interestingly, my interpretation of Bon Bon as a secret agent was oddly similar to the MLP 100th episode where she appears as exactly that. Make of that what you will, but I was there first!

In regards to the more intimate side of their relationship, I would like to emphasise that at the time of my original story outline, just like in the TV series, these two were just two good friends living together. I had a very good friend myself back then, and it struck a chord with me that other people thought we were a gay couple despite the fact that we were just long term friends who had known each other for years. I think it's a little sad that in this day and age you can't be close friends with someone without an assumption that you're sleeping with each other. In any case, I don't think his wife would have been very happy about it!

Without giving too much away though, I feel this story lends itself to a retelling from the perspective of another of the main protagonists. I may write it, I may not, but it could be interesting nonetheless. Your input, as always, is most welcome.

I hope you enjoy reading my story (Once it has been proof read).

All the best,

Bluespectre