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Fall to Ruin - The Collective
Every time I finish a chapter, it'll be posted up here, in order, so you all don't have to search amongst any other posts I might make to find them - thus, you can expect this particular post to be updated quite a few times. Mmmmyep. I'll also state the progress of each chapter, that way you know when I'm actually working on it, and when I'm just being a total laze. XD Most of the chapters have already been planned out completely, and I know exactly which way I want to go with them. However, others are a bit more difficult because they deal with important aspects of the characters, which I intend to keep intact while still making for a believable story.

Meanwhile, for a little bit more info on the actual story as a whole, as well as other examples of my writing, you can see my first post here.

Fall to Ruin
Now complete!

Chapter One - In which a schedule goes awry
Chapter Two - In which aliens seem to laugh
Chapter Three - In which no notable tactic is employed
Chapter Four - In which an Invader runs screaming
Chapter Five - In which Zim assures himself otherwise
Chapter Six - In which certain skills might be useful
Chapter Seven - In which Zim is not-so-stealthy
Chapter Eight - In which Dib's nerves are frazzled
Chapter Nine - In which Zim hits like a girl
Chapter Ten - In which squealy larva is rescued
Chapter Eleven - In which awkwardness is avoided
Chapter Twelve - In which differences are set aside
Chapter Thirteen - In which a promise is made
Chapter Fourteen - In which there is much walking
Chapter Fifteen - In which some ransacking occurs
Chapter Sixteen - In which there's no problem
Chapter Seventeen - In which something improbable happens
Chapter Eighteen - In which Dib is quite dramatic
Chapter Nineteen - In which a baby is coddled
Chapter Twenty - In which there is Hope

Iiiiit's finished! Whoo!

AND NOW FOR THE SEQUEL, WHOO

Note: Said sequel will be a variation of ZADR. One that is not actually very romantic at all. Because romance is very out of character for Zim and Dib, yes indeedy. You can view the status below - now that the prologue is more or less complete, I will be doing something similar to when FtR was still in the works, by waiting until I finish two or more chapters before starting to upload them.

Picking up the Pieces

Prologue - In which a plot continues
Chapter One - In which space varies (Writing - 6% complete)
Chapter Two - In which a crisis is averted (Planned)
Chapter Three - In which something terrible happens (Planned)
Chapter Four - In which there is uncomfortable wriggling (Somewhat planned - thinking on characterization and wording)
Chapter Five - In which paranoia runs rampant (Planned)
Chapter Six - In which awkwardness isn't avoided (Somewhat planned - thinking on character exchanges)
Chapter Seven - In which some time passes (Planned)
Chapter Eight - In which psychological warfare ensues (Somewhat planned - thinking on characterization, wording, and sequence of events)
Chapter Nine - In which Dib is thick-headed (Somewhat planned - thinking on character exchanges)
Chapter Ten - In which self-control is exhibited (Planned)
Chapter Eleven - In which self-control implodes (Somewhat planned - thinking on sequence of events, character exchanges, and wording)
Chapter Twelve - In which there is a position (Planned)
Chapter Thirteen - In which a mob assembles (Planned)
Chapter Fourteen - In which chance encounters matter (Somewhat planned - thinking about wording and characterization, and especially character exchanges)
Chapter Fifteen - In which scoldings are well-meant (Vaguely planned - thinking about...just about everything)
Chapter Sixteen - In which a baby is worth more (Planned)
Chapter Seventeen - In which barriers are broken (Mostly planned - thinking on character exchanges)
Chapter Eighteen - In which matters aren't discussed (Planned)
Chapter Nineteen - In which offers are shot down (Mostly planned)
Chapter Twenty - In which Zim agrees (Somewhat planned - thinking on characterization and character exchanges)
Chapter Twenty-One - In which peace is attained (Planned)
Chapter Twenty-Two - In which Dib experiments (Mostly planned - thinking on wording and character exchanges)
Chapter Twenty-Three - In which snack purchases reveal the truth (Planned)
Chapter Twenty-Four - In which something important slips (Planned)
Chapter Twenty-Five - In which everything is perfect (Planned)
Chapter Twenty-Six - In which everything goes to hell (Planned)
Chapter Twenty-Seven - In which space battles aren't epic (Planned)
Chapter Twenty-Eight - In which humans hold worth (Mostly planned - thinking on wording)
Chapter Twenty-Nine - In which turmoil reigns (Planned)
Chapter Thirty - In which there is acceptance (Somewhat planned - thinking on how to wrap it up)

This story will be rather longer than Fall to Ruin, as it takes place over a much broader span of time. A few months to possibly over a year, in fact. So of course, unlike Fall to Ruin, not every detail of that time will be written out - just what matters most, or whatever is most interesting or amusing. But, yes, it is definitely going to be 30 chapters long. It doesn't seem like that much more, perhaps, but I also intend to write longer chapters. Most of FtR's chapters were actually pretty short, looking back on them...

There are quite possibly going to be further continuations after Picking up the Pieces; here's some vague details~!

Sharing and Caring - A short ficlet taking place between PutP and its prospective sequel, approximately four years after the former ends. Not necessarily 'canon' to the story, however. It revolves around the finer points of Zim and Dib's 'relationship', and will be meant for mature readers only. ;] Before anyone shouts, 'Hey, Irkens don't have reproductive organs in the FtR universe!', just know that there are ways around that. And I made use of one...because I am a strange, strange individual. 8D

From Ground Zero - Takes place six years after PutP, and involves a good deal of stress on Zim's 'family'. Saying any more than that would be spoilery, though. ;]

Things Left Uncoded - Takes place a century after FGZ concludes, but does not focus on Zim or Dib at all, though Hope will play an important role. The main characters are a trio of Irken slaves (Jez, Rat, and Kree) and the two Irkens who appeared in the prologue of PutP (Vol and Seln) will also have a major role in the story. Revolves mainly around loyalty, friendship, and extremely platonic 'romance'. Music will be very important in the story, but not a major focus.

Finally, I have written up an essay on the workings of the Irken race in this continuity! Read it here~

ALSO! You can now find any and all art for Fall to Ruin and its continuations in this post here: Splatter of Arts~

AND THAT'S ALL FOR NOW!