One year ago, I started writing a little fic called 'A Young Candles Flame'. I didn't expect much to come of it, to be honest. I just wanted to tell my version of the Wittebane Brothers' story, with my favorite character being the central focus and shooting to make it novel-length fanfic. And one year later, we are sitting at 21 chapters and over 100K words. Which feels just unreal to some degree. I have really enjoyed my journey so far, and I have loved seeing how my writing has grown from chapter 1 to soon-to-be chapter 22. It feels very rewarding, also not to mention that this fic will be running for at least another year and a half, and I can't wait to see where my writing goes from there.
In all seriousness, words can not describe how much this fic means to me. Last year, I came from a very dark place, and writing this fic has helped me in so many ways. I am honestly glad you all have been enjoying this fic and my Oc's, and honestly, just reading it means the world to me.
I have met so many cool people and made some amazing friends. To top off this self-reflecting post, enjoy a handful of the fan art I have received in the past year from the following people in order <2
Ohhhhhh that last ask where you mentioned him forgetting Jason's dimples just drives me crazy. I love that sort of angst where they wake up one day and realize they forgot something about the person they love most. The horror, the rising panic as they desperately search their mind for something that will remind them. Like-
He scrambled for picture after picture, hands shaking, breaths coming out quick and short. Simultaneously, each picture was held gently, lovingly, achingly. Despite this, with every passing minute no single picture gave him the answer he was looking for. Setting them down he got to his feet. Dick scrambled for the door, running, running, running, and finally barging into his dad's study.
"Chum?"
"Dad", he choked out, "dad did Jason have freckles on his face? I cant- oh God I can't remember." He trailed off. "I can't remember."
Oh wow okay yeah that broke my heart clean in two 😭
It’s natural for memories to become foggy with time, but when it’s memories of loved ones that are gone already… it’s agonizing. 😔🦉
(Dick regularly repeats Jason’s special little hoot to himself because he’s terrified he’s going to forget it. But after a year— how can he be sure that’s really what it sounded like?)
I drew art for @azure-blaze92 wittebane bros fanfic! I'm so exited to see chapter 7 and etc on I'm also willing to draw things for more chapter or even cover art aswell! <a young candles flame>
This chapter cemented Jayce as my absolute favorite OC~ also he sort of went through a slight personality's change while writing this chapter, but I love this version of him!!! This chapter sets up 21 and 22, we're almost to the end of the heavy angst~ you all get to breathe soon, I promise!
Also, this chapter marks the halfway point. We are halfway done with this story, and I can't believe it!!! This feels unreal, I'm kinda sad knowing it's ending in 20 more chapters. I wish I could keep it going forever, but that is what a sequel and prequel is for!
✨️Shout outs!✨️
A huge thank you and appreciation to my beta squad ~ thank you for rereading after my micro edits ~
@bananadramaaa , thank you once again for doing this phenomenal chapter art!!!!!! I can't get enough all the feels and emotions !!! AAAHHHH!