[Writings] Viewfinder

[ariadnem]

char_comet, I finally finished it ^^ Sorry it took me so long, but well...hopefully, you'll like it *cross fingers*

Healing
Fandom: Viewfinder
Characters: Feilong Liu & Mikhail Arbatov
Warnings: Alpha version, which means, it's not proofread ^^U
Disclaimer: The Viewfinder series belong to Ms. Yamane. All the rights and credits are hers and I'm just having fun imagining what ifs related to the story.

Comments

[char-comet.livejournal.com]

Ohhh Ariadne thank you so much for this gift of yours ^_______^
It's such a lovely piece and I liked the fact that you keep it related to the real story in the manga.
But you didn't have to stop it like this...
I know that one needs time to think and write the right things but please give this a sequel ^__-
Thank you so much for your effort. I appreciated it very much.

[ariadnem.livejournal.com]

*blush*

I might continue it after what you've told me. It just came out as a moment for them to bond somehow. I don't know if I make any sense ^^U

I'm glad you liked it, though.

[priestess-grrrl.livejournal.com]

ooh, that was really good! GAH, I so want to know what is going to happen in the canon! I wonder if Fei really does care about Mika, or anyone. He's so damned screwed up, hence why we love him so much...! Lovely imagery, darling.

[ariadnem.livejournal.com]

You think so? 'coz from the things some friends have told me, they pretty much didn't like it. I guess they were expecting Fei to be all berserk with Mika and the latter acting like a fool or something...I've been thinking about this story too much today.

I guess I just wanted to bond before making them act differently *blush*

Sorry for ranting here...

I'm so truly hhapy you've liked it *.*

[char-comet.livejournal.com]

I guess they were expecting Fei to be all berserk with Mika and the latter acting like a fool or something

I think this depends much on how some people gave their translation of the words Mikhail told Asami over the phone. Me too I was disappointed when I read that Mikhail seems to blame on Fei Long and put him in a false/bad light talking to Asami but than I heard from someone else (and also the first beta-translated summary has been corrected in that point compared to how it was before) that Mikhail only tells that Fei Long isn't a rational person (well sorry here I don't know how express it in english). So I'm waiting to get some better scan of the chapter (serena_daragon photos aren't clear enough for the purpose) and ask to a friend of mine who knows Japanese to make me clear at least that part ^_-
If Yamane sensei haven't changed her mind going on with the chapter, it seemed Mikhail was the man to be paired with Fei Long but then it would be strange she dedicated a whole side story to Yoh if he doesn't play an important role in the future chapters....

[ariadnem.livejournal.com]

I know. I'm waiting for the "official" translation. All in all, it still doesn't sound to me like Fei and Mika are all that irrational.

My story, for instance and as I told you, was a moment for me to bring them together. It'd be completely irrational for me, that Fei looks at Mika and suddenly loves him, kicks him, loves him again. Sorry, but no. I understand how some people see them, but at the same time, what I wanted to portray was Mika's weakness and Fei's gratitude. WHat I wrote isn't a love story. It's Mika going through a hard time and Fei protecting him because he feels he owes him. That's why I mention Fei's honour, because though Fei is not the sweetest guy with his enemies, he isn't, in my opinion, an irrational guy. Maybe I'm all wrong about this.

About Yoh...I wish she showed more about him and his current situation.

[char-comet.livejournal.com]

what I wanted to portray was Mika's weakness and Fei's gratitude. WHat I wrote isn't a love story. It's Mika going through a hard time and Fei protecting him because he feels he owes him. That's why I mention Fei's honour, because though Fei is not the sweetest guy with his enemies, he isn't, in my opinion, an irrational guy. Maybe I'm all wrong about this

You're not wrong about Fei Long and how could not be like this with all the problems he got in the past. But about Mikhail it's not that we have dreamed all those references about his interest towards Fei Long. Some of his sentences were indisputable (and I heard more than one translator about those words he told speaking about Fei) and don't leave any doubt about the fact that he likes Fei Long and he makes his move about the deed much more because it's something involving Fei Long. This is why I'm so confused by the events of the last 2 chapters and I'm even thinking that Ayano Yamane can have changed her mind and wants to give Yoh the chance to become Fei Long's lover. Let's wait and see what will happen...

[linen-straps.livejournal.com]

Hi there! ^_^
I just stumbled upon your beautiful litte piece of writing at hail_mik and wasn't sure at first where to comment. But as there are already comments here, I thought I'll add my two cents, too.

I loved it. The atmosphere you created, a feeling of calm and tranquility. Providing a basis for healing in more ways than only physically. You know, I can really imagine this scene to happen. There's a lot on Fei's mind lately, first the changes Aki caused in him, resulting in him treating Aki differently, even releasing him. Then NT 13, a confrontation not only with Asami, but also with his self.

The Feilong in your story is a Feilong who managed to cope with his own past and is able to move on... possibly in baby steps - but it's always the small steps that add up to a quantum leap, isn't it?

It's not a love story - yet. ;) But it's a promising beginning. As you wrote in the end: for now, heal. Take care of the rest later. :)

So, I wanted to say thank you, not only for writing this little gem and presenting char_comet with such a wonderful gift, but to give us fellow fangirls lurking in the shadows the chance to enjoy it also. And I enjoyed it tremendously! :D

Take care! ^__^

[ariadnem.livejournal.com]

You have no idea as to how your words make me feel. When I read some of the comments for the story and some things that were told to me in private, I was surprised to realise that some people have actually missed the whole point with the story. Your comment has just brought back some confidence in the fact that this story might work in the future (I've already promised char_comet that I was going to continue it.

Thank you so very much for your words ^^

You take care yourself.

[linen-straps.livejournal.com]

Oh I'm pretty sure it will develop nicely. ^_^ Yes, of course, it's quite possible for Feilong to go completely berserk with Misha in canon. And I couldn't even blame him for it. XDD But that's not the whole purpose of fanfiction now, is it? Sticking rigidly to canon... It's - as you already mentioned - about imagining the 'what-ifs'. About making room to give your fancy full scoop and expanding the universe. And your story isn't even far off the canon road.

So, please don't let yourself be discouraged by different opinions, there will always be people who can't share your imagination - or don't want to. It's not your fault. Nor theirs. It's just - incompatible. That doesn't make your story any less worth reading. And I'm happy I could encourage you. ^__^

Considering that 'Healing' is the first VF fanfic I've ever read... and it's not that I dislike fanfiction, quite the opposite, it just never occured to me to start with VF fics. No idea why, though. *shrugs* But your writing style lured me in. The pictures you paint with words are very vivid, you make them come to life. It's like watching a movie. Therefore, if I'm now sucked into the vortex that is VF fanfiction, never to resurface again - it's all your fault! XDDDD

Yay for continuing! *bribes you with Mika-shaped cookies* XD I'll wait patiently for any updates. Take all the time you need for it, I'll stick around to fangirl you. XDD

Toodles! ^__^