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Why being a fan sucks sometimes
I read fanfiction. I read Gundam Wing and Fullmetal Alchemist, mainly, but I've been known to browse a Final Fantasy or two. The one type that I never ever ever read is Final Fantasy VIII. Why? Because I feel like I know the characters too well to put up with it.
It's snobbish, I know, but it's truly how I feel. Someone sent a question to my VIII FAQ asking if an article was true, and as it turns out, the "article" is a fanfiction. I only read the very beginning of it, wondering if it was any good, and very quickly it reminded me of how much I hate VIII fic.
Squall did not get Rinoa pregnant before he'd ever said "I love you." She wouldn't have let him do that, people! She loves him and is an affectionate girl, but she's not a whore. Think about how long it took them just to kiss - you think they're going to have sex anytime soon? And why wouldn't they use protection? I doubt they'd be wanting to start a family before they're married, and both of them are very intelligent people, in addition to Squall being extremely cautious. They'd be the *least* likely of the couples in FFVIII to get pregnant unexpectedly.
And presumed-dead-but-actually-has-amnesia? Not an interesting or creative plot point. I just don't see it as something that Squall would be likely to suffer from. I mean, most of his internal torment in the game came from not being able to let go of the past - him forgetting everything entirely from battle damage? No. Nonono. Laguna fell off a cliff and kept his memory; I don't think damage to a lesser degree would make Squall lose his, thank you very much.
It's not just that one fic, though. It seems like every fic I run across portrays Squall and Rinoa incorrectly. I'm sure there's good fic out there somewhere, but every time I search for it, I'm digusted by what I run across. And so, I will continue reading Heero/Duo and Ed/Al, but Squall/Rinoa will remain un-ficced for me.
Unless I write the fic myself. Because, you know, I'm conceited and think I can write them correctly. ;p
It's snobbish, I know, but it's truly how I feel. Someone sent a question to my VIII FAQ asking if an article was true, and as it turns out, the "article" is a fanfiction. I only read the very beginning of it, wondering if it was any good, and very quickly it reminded me of how much I hate VIII fic.
Squall did not get Rinoa pregnant before he'd ever said "I love you." She wouldn't have let him do that, people! She loves him and is an affectionate girl, but she's not a whore. Think about how long it took them just to kiss - you think they're going to have sex anytime soon? And why wouldn't they use protection? I doubt they'd be wanting to start a family before they're married, and both of them are very intelligent people, in addition to Squall being extremely cautious. They'd be the *least* likely of the couples in FFVIII to get pregnant unexpectedly.
And presumed-dead-but-actually-has-amnesia? Not an interesting or creative plot point. I just don't see it as something that Squall would be likely to suffer from. I mean, most of his internal torment in the game came from not being able to let go of the past - him forgetting everything entirely from battle damage? No. Nonono. Laguna fell off a cliff and kept his memory; I don't think damage to a lesser degree would make Squall lose his, thank you very much.
It's not just that one fic, though. It seems like every fic I run across portrays Squall and Rinoa incorrectly. I'm sure there's good fic out there somewhere, but every time I search for it, I'm digusted by what I run across. And so, I will continue reading Heero/Duo and Ed/Al, but Squall/Rinoa will remain un-ficced for me.
Unless I write the fic myself. Because, you know, I'm conceited and think I can write them correctly. ;p