Blissful Ignorance

I, z Black Roze, do challenge ewe to z duel.

Sphinx: Rose, drop the French accent. No one can understand a word you're saying.
Rose:
Sphinx: And...it's not a duel. Just a challenge.
Rose: *sniffles* You're no fun!!!!
Sphinx: *sighs* And you're a week late!
Rose: I KNOW! *frumps* But thanks for not making me feel guilty about it.
Sphinx: You're welcome.
Rose:

OKAY, so, sharpen your pencils, and wind up those keyboards or etcha sketches, whatever it is you have, and let's.... CHALLENGE!!!!!


We're taking the first 99 fanfics and fanarts for BI's official challenge - 99 Ways to Propose to Relena!

So, GO!

Sphinx: Ummm, Rose, there's a few addendums, privisos, and a couple of quid pro quo.

Rose: *sigh* Again. No fun.

Yes, yes...RULES and Regulations are as follows:

Limitations on writers: Each piece should be no longer than a maximum of 2500 words. We're being a little more liberal than the snog challenge which we're modeling (101 ways to Snog en route to a colony), but still, we don't want you to labor too hard. 800 words minimum, 2500 maximum.

No more than 6 pieces per author. So Houdini over there with 8 fics hiding under his life vest can only submit 6 of them.

Houdini: *tries to look angelic*

Couples: Primary couple should be someone male x Relena. Can be from another anime, but we do have a few limitations.

Limitations on Couples: Couples not 1xR are limited to a maximum of 8 fics/fanarts per pairing. So, no more than eight 2xR fics or fanarts will be accepted in the total count of 99 ways. Likewise, no more than eight 3xR fics or fanarts. The only couple that has no limitation on number of fics/fanarts (aside from total number accepted of each), is Heero x Relena - for, I would think obvious reasons (site, dedicated, more fans here, blah blah, fill in blank here).

Couples we do NOT accept are as follows: Dermail x Relena, Tsuberov x Relena, Legato Blue Summers x Relena, Gauln (Gauron) x Relena, Zechs x Relena, Mr. Darlian x Relena. Do you catch the pattern here? In other words, old icky, and/or insane icky, and/or incestual relations, and/or evil villains should not be proposing to Relena.

Couples we will accept DO include crossover pairings. If you want to have Gourry propose to Relena, by all means. Or Sano, or Li Sayoran, be my guest. Just as long as you adhere to the rules of NO old/icky guys, psycho/icky guys, incestual relations, or evil villains of any sort.... Yes, crossover pairings are allowed. *giggles at the thought of a Wolverine x Relena*

BI visitors: O.o
Rose: Woops. Sorry...

Original characters - you're going to have to really sell me on it. So, as of right now, no OC x Relena, without written permission from Rose or Sphinx.

Limitations on Artists: We're looking to get a minimum of 12 pieces of artwork. Other than that, sky's the limit, with the exception of number per pairing. Again, no more than 8 per pairing (except 1xR. Heero x Relena can have more than 8 ).


I think that's it. This challenge will remain open until we receive 99 pieces.

Please email, PM, or post a reply here if you have questions.

FICS should be posted to...the appropriate forum and the contest forum, or just the contest forum. I will be making up a page with all the fics as we begin to receive entries.

Soooooo! *rubs hands together* Have fun! Hope to see lots of proposal fics! YAY!!!!



Love,
Rose

PS - No death fics. As always, I prefer happy endings, but angst is permitted, just, no DEATH fics.

yay1 a challenge, i think that's one of the only things that motivate me. dammit, gonna havta draw something quick, so i can scan it at school, (my home one ain't connected), nah too lazy he he.

if i do submit artwork, how do we post it and where, i've never done this before you see.
torn

I can enable you to upload it in the contest forum.

Just let me know!

*hugs*

Love,
Rose

So . . . basically, we have complete and total free-reign over the plot and characters and such of the fic? It just has to be someone (male . . .Heero, of course! *Innocently, then wanders off*) proposing to Relena and under 2,500 words?

Just making sure and wasting time, probably, with my rambling . . . off I go! ^_^!

So . . . basically, we have complete and total free-reign over the plot and characters and such of the fic?

Si si, senorita.

proposing to Relena and under 2,500 words?

*nods nods* Loyce is already working on one. She tells me "Oh, I got an idea. I can make 800 words out of it."

1300 words later, she's still writing it to completion. Sphinx and I toyed with the word count. 800 was too short when I participated in the snog challenge, but 3000 was waaay too long. I didn't want people writing long-long fics. They're supposed to be quickies. But in the end, Sphinx and I compromised. *rubs hands together* I'm going to write one, too.

So, YAH! *pokes Caliborn* You're going to write one, yes?

Can't wait for all the fun fics!!! Oh, and pics, too. *pokes fanartists*

Love,
Rose

Hmm, let me think. at least one way to propose to Relena,...

... Got one!!!!
*laughing hysterically* ahem.

let's see horses, cake, champagne...Hey! What are you all looking at!?

:evil: :razz:

Elyn Yuy

let's see horses, cake, champagne...Hey! What are you all looking at!?

You. We always look at you like that, though. You just noticed???




ADDENDUM TO THE RULES!!!

The ending MUST be happy. As per Sphinx the newly proclaimed Fluff/Romance nazi. So, thems be the rules.

Also, Relena has to either accept the proposal, or the story must remain open indicating that she WOULD accept the proposal, or at the very very least be happy without accepting the proposal. Again, happy ending REQUIRED.

There can be more than one proposal in the course of the fic, HOWEVER, she may NOT refuse Heero. If Heero proposes, he must be the one accepted, he cannot be passed over for someone else.

3xR fans: But-but that's not FAIR!

Rose: Pirate!

BI: O.o

I've seen Pirates of the Caribbean twice now, mates. I've decided to randomly yell out Pirate as my excuse for things.

Will: But, you cheated!
Jack Sparrow: Pirate!

You should go see that movie. It was great fun.

But going back to the topic at hand....

Eh, I'm not proposing that it's FAIR. But Sphinx and I made the challenge and we get uncomfortable with Relena choosing someone OVER Heero. Alternative couples are allowed, but make something ELSE the obstacle. Heero's the convenient obstacle. Too done before. Do something else. It's why it's called a CHALLENGE.


Any further clarifications, questions, whining, should be directed to me or Sphinx privately either via PM or email.

Thanks and GOOD LUCK!

Love,
Rose

Can I put in a placehold for a fic? Because I started writing one, but I'm going away for the next couple weeks and won't have an access to a computer to finish/submit it. So, if it isn't too much trouble... Can I claim one of the 2xR spots??? Please?

Symee

Sure thing!!!

I'll mark that down. Have a great time! Are you going on your boat?

*waves*

Love,
Rose

blackrose wrote:
In other words, old icky, and/or insane icky, and/or incestual relations, and/or evil villains should not be proposing to Relena.

Dose Miroku count as insane icky?

And I just noticed, Symee-Sama you live in Canada?!?! *Drools* I want to go to Canada!