Omfg Don't Look At Me. What Was Supposed To Be A Cute Little One Shot Has Turned Into What Will Be Over

Vote for a "Tethered" Rewrite

So, as much as I am tempted to rewrite "Tethered," I also don't want to disappoint the people who like this story as it is. However, I will say that I think I could create a much better story since this was initially supposed to only be 3 chapters. I will say that, to me, it's turned into this really amazing world building idea and intense love story that, in my opinion, I haven't done justice.

So, vote below if you'd be okay with a rewrite with alternating Cait and Vi POVs and deeper world building with Runeterra's magic system. If majority votes yes, I will begin the rewrite and start the Pirate AU after "Low Lays the Devil in Me" is finished since I'm not too far from being done with that one.

If "no" wins, then I'll just stick to Caitlyn just talking at Vi to move the story along and then finish it up in a chapter or two as I originally intended.

Ch. 2: Everybody Wants to Be My Enemy "Low Lays the Devil in Me" CaitVi FanFic

“I don’t think you’re stupid, Mohan,” Caitlyn said quietly, but resolutely as she met his gaze. He hummed, almost like he didn’t believe her. “Well, then throw me a bone. It’s okay if you’re pissed at your boss for giving you an assignment that he knew would fuck with you emotionally.” She sighed harshly and ran her fingers through her hair. Opening up a little bit wouldn’t hurt, she thought. “Fine, I am angry,” she stated, allowing some of her fury to break through. Mohan just stared at her, taking a drag from his cigarette. After several moments, he nodded. “Okay, then. Let’s guard your family’s shit,” he said, stamping his cigarette out.

Low Lays the Devil In Me - Chapter 2 - Phoenix314 - Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021) [Archive of Our Own]

Caitlyn must contend with hostile forces on multiple fronts as Sheriff Marcus has a strange request for her and Mohan’s new assignment.

i’m like genuinely distraught over the epilogue (NOT IN A BAD WAY!! i love your writing)

but what do you MEANNNN there’s a new sheriff, what do you mean cait is sending vi to stillwater, WHAT WAS THIS SWITCH UPPP i just want them to be happy 😪 this sequel better not devastate me🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵

(frl tho ive been following since the beginning can’t wait for that sequel)

Ch. 4: Lessons "Tethered" CaitVi Fanfic

Caitlyn’s reverie of Vi’s attractively full lips was interrupted by Grady. “Miss Kiramman, shall I call in your art tutor, and she can have you begin a lesson in still life drawing with Miss Vi as your first subject?” Vi snickered as she watched a mortified Caitlyn blush from her neck to her hairline. She briefly fantasized about asking her mother to fire Grady. “I’m sorry, Professor. I promise I’ll focus,” she said in a strained voice. Vi continued to quietly laugh at her embarrassment, and Caitlyn clenched her jaw to resist the urge to growl in frustration.

Tethered - Chapter 5 - caitlynkirammansrifle - Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021) [Archive of Our Own]

Caitlyn learns what it’s like to live with a roommate, and Vi is forced to attend Caitlyn’s school lessons.

Ch. 14: The Tour "Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone" CaitVi Fic

Caitlyn hummed. “I’m not sure if you’re aware, Powder, but I have quite a strong connection to the Artificers Guild,” she said. “If you’d like, and when you’re ready, I could see if they’ll be willing to hear a presentation of your hoverboard from you and Ekko.” Powder looked like she was going to pass out. “You’d—you’d do that?” she whispered. Caitlyn smiled. “Of course. It sounds like an incredible invention.” Powder looked at her in awe. “You are officially the coolest person I know.” Vi scoffed in offense. “What about me?” Powder completely ignored her and grabbed Caitlyn’s hand to pull her down the street. “Come with me! Vi said you’re a really good dancer. You've got to check out this place down the street. One of the innovators created a band of instruments that play by themselves!”

Caitlyn finally gets her tour of The Lanes.

Sometimes I have to go back to “Heart Made of Glass” to double check someone’s name or a description or lore or something. When rereading whatever part I need, especially in the beginning chapters, I’m like “oh, look at my babies. They have no idea what is going to happen to them.” 🤣

Ch. 22: Clean Slate "Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone" CaitVi Fic (for real this time)

“I have a message and a warning,” Vi eventually said, her voice even and strong. It helped that she actually believed in what she was about to say.  Vander shifted his body and expression at his daughter’s tone. Vi blinked and suddenly before her was not her father, but the Hound of the Underground. She refused to let that intimidate her. “Sounds serious,” he said, pulling out his pipe and lighting it.  Vi met his gaze, unwavering. “Blisters and bedrock serious.” Vander stared at Vi for several moments. Blisters and bedrock. A phrase her mother and Vander would say to each other that went back to their mining days. They used it only when what they were discussing was as serious as it could possibly be. It was a plea for trust, a cry for understanding, and warning to be honest. It was never, ever meant to be used lightly, then or now. To do so would break Vi and Vander’s trust in each other and stain their shared memories of her mother and his best friend.  

Heart Made of Glass, My Mind of Stone - Chapter 22 - Phoenix314 - Arcane: League of Legends (Cartoon 2021) [Archive of Our Own]

Vi sets up the meeting between Cassandra and Vander. Caitlyn shows Vi something she's been working on.

Does anyone have any writing confessions regarding your writing flaws that you are fully aware of, but have no desire or care to ever really address?

Mine is that I genuinely think I am awful at naming chapters and I just could not care any less.

If you guys haven’t seen OPs CaitVi guardian angel work, it’s amazing. So fucking adorable and what an interesting concept. These snippets are a wonderful edition. Major kudos OP

first meetings ❤️‍🩹💙

main story

short snippet:

So I've gone through the ideas that were given for a potential one-shot, and, while I still say I don't know yet if I will write one, one of them did catch my eye, but it reminded me of an old AU plot I had for HP back when I liked HP. We'll see. I'm very excited to jump back into Tethered (working on that next chapter starting today), and part of me might be too excited about the Pirate AU to wait 😂