lTofSMITIA

...basically, don't be. I won't go into detail now, but the Universe has been conspiring against it for the past few months. Either I'd be stuck with a plothole or just a dull scene, or I would actually be incapable of writing it for a practical reason or I would be having unrelated personal issues. Basically, lots of bad stuff.

But I've been making good progress on it now. In fact, the next chapter is already done. HOWEVER. I am not going to submit it yet. These few months have taught me that I really do need to write ahead, and not just submit as I go. I think it's a better idea to just make this already-long hiatus linger on a bit longer and have greater stability in the future than to just get you guys one or two more chapters and possible no more for another few months.

Like I've said from the beginning, though, I'm not going to stop writing it until it's done. That's just that. If you're every worried that's going to happen, just don't be. Hiatuses may (let's be honest here, will) occur, but I will see this story through to its end. If nothing else, have faith in that, o few fans of mine.

Just thought you guys deserved an update after all this time. I am really sorry.

~lT

...I posted the last chapter of Part 1: Unova. Now I've posted the first of Part 3: Sinnoh. That's... kind of crazy.

So, what happened this year?

Well, for starters, I wrote a frickin novel: The Sumariad, Book I: Origins. I know I keep saying that but it just keeps blowing my mind that we actually did it. We're looking forward now: we intend to start fixing and changing bits, and then get it published.

And then Part 2: Kanto happened. It was a blast to write; it just kept getting better and better. I feel like Pokemon Darkness gained most of its current popularity during that. I absolutely love all you wonderful readers. Keep being awesome!!

And I met someone. I don't meet people often, and, like, continue to ever see them, so that's big. And he's the most amazing person I've ever met. I don't think he'll ever understand how much he means to me.

I had an awesome game design internship, too. It was honestly what was most responsible for lack of updates, but I'm very glad I took it. I've definitely learned that game design is something I'd love to do, especially with telling stories through the medium of games. I learned a lot.

And, oh god... Mother. Those games might seriously be my favorites of all time. I am so so glad that, after all these years of wondering who Ness was, I finally got around to playing EarthBound. It and Mother 3 are just... I have no words to describe my love for those games. Mother 1, sadly, just has little things that come with being so old. But even it is really amazing. They're a big part of what makes me love storytelling through games.

All-in-all, this was quite a year. It just flew by so fast. And I. Just. Oh gosh. It was all so. Yeah. So, in conclusion, I love you, whoever might be reading this.

~lTofSmitia

Everypony have a merry christmas?? I sure hope so! Mine was great! I'm gonna get to go skiing with this moron (who never gets on dA anymore). It's gonna be great!

In other news, I am done with college applications!!! The waiting now begins. But, more importantly, that means more time for writing! I'm also done with the game design internship I had this semester, so I'll be getting home from school at like 2:30, which is awesome. Time for PD chaptas! (Interlude 2 is up, if you haven't seen it!)

I'm just so happyyyyyyy. I've really missed writing. It's great to be back!

I feel like I have more to say, but I can't think of it now. Ah wells. Merry Christmas everypony, and a Happy New Yeeeeeaarrrr.

~lT

"Not dead, only busy I am."

So yeah. Pretty much that. I've just been really super preoccupied lately. I'll have much more time once this semester's over, but for now I'm pretty swamped. But next semester I'll be done with my internship and college apps and mostly with NHS hours, so I'll have much more time to write. If Pokemon Darkness hasn't started by winter break, it will then. Promise. I really miss it, and really look forward to having time to write it again.

And also I think I might just GO CRAZY because I still don't have Black 2 or White 2. I'm trying to be a Responsible Person who does Responsible Things and that absolutely will not happen if I get Black 2 but... aaaaahhhh I REALLY WANT IT. But Earthbound's been wasting more time than I really have already. Which, btw, is an awesome game and you should all play it.

Blah. Can't wait for this to be over. Like, seriously. Guess that's all.

~lT

and I can't get enough of the manuscript. Holding a tangible copy of it is indescribable. I don't know if I've ever been so happy. This is the idiot who wrote it with me. Funnily enough, my pseudonym ended up being L.T. Smitia.

Guys. I have. A manuscript. And I cannot all the feels.

That is all.

~lTofSmitia