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Can you hear that?
Apr. 22nd, 2006 05:05 pmIt's the sound of diehard King Arthur fans everywhere screaming in agony and fury as I butcher their beloved story.
I would say I'm sorry, but I'd be lying.
Speaking of King Arthur, on doing research for this story and Vows Unbroken I got sidetracked by ol' Lancelot and learned something new (and granted, wiki should be taken with a lot of salt but cross checking has proven it true) - he's totally made up. At least, my impression is that he wasn't part of the original stories. He was thrown in later, at some chick's request.
So, technically speaking, the story of Lancelot and Guinevere was one of the world's first fanfics. And AU at that. Then again, no one seems to know quite what the Arthur story really is, other than a huge fucking mishmash.
I digress.
There is no good excuse for this story. I needed a break from longer stuff, and wanted something nonsensical and with no long-term investment. The pairing has no logica basis. I did it because I wanted to, because I could, because nobody was around to stop me, and it's fun to abuse fandoms. But it's done with love and affection, and I hope if it does not please then it at last amuses.
On a sidenote, I'm fully aware both of the Arthur stories could be longer. Not gonna happen. The first one was better, but I still like this one. 'Twas a good break. Pardon errors, I don't really bother to have these beta'd.
( and now that you've been warned, or informed, or whatever )
I would say I'm sorry, but I'd be lying.
Speaking of King Arthur, on doing research for this story and Vows Unbroken I got sidetracked by ol' Lancelot and learned something new (and granted, wiki should be taken with a lot of salt but cross checking has proven it true) - he's totally made up. At least, my impression is that he wasn't part of the original stories. He was thrown in later, at some chick's request.
So, technically speaking, the story of Lancelot and Guinevere was one of the world's first fanfics. And AU at that. Then again, no one seems to know quite what the Arthur story really is, other than a huge fucking mishmash.
I digress.
There is no good excuse for this story. I needed a break from longer stuff, and wanted something nonsensical and with no long-term investment. The pairing has no logica basis. I did it because I wanted to, because I could, because nobody was around to stop me, and it's fun to abuse fandoms. But it's done with love and affection, and I hope if it does not please then it at last amuses.
On a sidenote, I'm fully aware both of the Arthur stories could be longer. Not gonna happen. The first one was better, but I still like this one. 'Twas a good break. Pardon errors, I don't really bother to have these beta'd.
( and now that you've been warned, or informed, or whatever )
