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Well, I'm glad you feel that way. I mean we are still friends but Echoes holds a special place for me because of how much of a bonding experience it was. Whatever I decide to do, I know I can make a good story. What I want to do is make the story less epic and more self contained. Or at least center it mainly on Mayu and her family. Also Wing Mina and Kuro probably won't make an appearance until the end, their birth to be precise. I've got plenty of new ideas and frankly they might work out.
Also I've been considering writing a one shot based on this new idea. I might post it this week once I get the writing part down.
Also I've been considering writing a one shot based on this new idea. I might post it this week once I get the writing part down.
As always, good luck. A reboot sounds ambitious, but if you're willing to take it on, go for it. Tbh I don't know how I would play with the plot or setting if I ever considered a reboot, because it's just been so long since I've touched Echoes in any way. But it seems you've got some ideas. 
Thanks. Well mainly I am just simplifying the plot. It would mostly follow the same format:
May and her brother Mao escape from their owner and into the wild, it's there they are found by a gang of dogs who become their "family". It's here they gain their names. Overtime they realize that their new family is crazy, namely their leader and decide to leave. Although this resorts in Mao's death. Now the story diverges as I was thinking afterwards Mayu meets a new character, an old blind female dog who was actually Bat's teacher. After she dies, Mayu winds up in Ohu where she is reunited with Cross and meets her half-brothers. She also encounters Bat who she starts to develop feelings for. Unfortunately, MAyu's old "family" stumbles its way to Ohu, and their leader is eager to gain their member back.
It's just a small outline and I will need to work to connect everything, but I think I can pull it off. The villain would be based off various villains from the Walking Dead series. And I was thinking this could leave into a one shot or two. Like one idea I had was that one of the survivors of Mayu's old "family" kidnaps Mina in revenge and Mayu goes after her along with Cross and George. I chose them because Cross has a very close bond to Mina and George is the family member who has the most tension with Mayu.
Sorry for the wall of text, but I am feeling extra creative tonight, that and I always love sharing with you. I even finished that one shot!
May and her brother Mao escape from their owner and into the wild, it's there they are found by a gang of dogs who become their "family". It's here they gain their names. Overtime they realize that their new family is crazy, namely their leader and decide to leave. Although this resorts in Mao's death. Now the story diverges as I was thinking afterwards Mayu meets a new character, an old blind female dog who was actually Bat's teacher. After she dies, Mayu winds up in Ohu where she is reunited with Cross and meets her half-brothers. She also encounters Bat who she starts to develop feelings for. Unfortunately, MAyu's old "family" stumbles its way to Ohu, and their leader is eager to gain their member back.
It's just a small outline and I will need to work to connect everything, but I think I can pull it off. The villain would be based off various villains from the Walking Dead series. And I was thinking this could leave into a one shot or two. Like one idea I had was that one of the survivors of Mayu's old "family" kidnaps Mina in revenge and Mayu goes after her along with Cross and George. I chose them because Cross has a very close bond to Mina and George is the family member who has the most tension with Mayu.
Sorry for the wall of text, but I am feeling extra creative tonight, that and I always love sharing with you. I even finished that one shot!
Nice! It follows a similar storyline as the first tale, but it's definitely a retelling, and I think it could be cool. I've heard a lot of varying things about the Walking Dead, good and bad, but at any rate, it sounds entertaining. And it's okay; talk away. And yesss awesome
Another idea I had was to keep the storyline mostly the same, except during the trip to Ohu, they stop at a farm. the farm itself is centered in my one shot and its here Wing ends up meeting his future mate. Though they are children at this point so Wing isn't really interested. But it's a little foreshadowing for the future. The whole thing with Ohu and Cross plays out the same except during the time when the villain come sot reclaim Mayu, he makes his threats known by sending a spy to infiltrate their ranks and kills a few. He then kidnaps Mina in order to draw Mayu out. This leads into Bat and Mayu going to rescue her and Cross goes after due to the small bond she forged with Mina. Meanwhile Wing and Kuro are being watched by their uncles Ken and George.
During this they fight with Mayu noticing how much Cross cares for Mina. I could go on but I would have to list it. Although mostly the same, it would have differences. For example, when they rest during their trip to Ohu, instead of Wing getting drunk, Mayu has a nightmare about Mao and wakes up and has a chat with Kuro. A sweet mother and son bonding exercise.
As for the villain. The best way to sum up his personality is he is insane yet calm at the same time. He keeps a cool demeanor and rarely shows his rage. He is all about respect and order and hates having his authority challenged. The pups he has brought in he has raised them to worship and idolize him. Mayu and Mao are exceptions. That's partially the reason he is so attracted to Mayu. She resists him and somehow he finds that strength interesting. Again, I could go on, but the quickest way to explain is he was heavily influenced by the Walking Dead villain "William Carver". Now he was a sick SOB, and he was one of those villains who you just wanted to die for his crimes.
Oh and on a random note, I just found out a group of Hungarian fans actually made a GNG musical. It actually was pretty good based on some of the clips, and a tad funny as the teenager to adult characters look like humans with dog ears, makeup and clothing (Riki himself wearing a badass long coat), while the puppies are portrayed as dolls. It's rather hilarious seeing the Cross actress carrying three dolls while the Ben actor looks on proudly.
During this they fight with Mayu noticing how much Cross cares for Mina. I could go on but I would have to list it. Although mostly the same, it would have differences. For example, when they rest during their trip to Ohu, instead of Wing getting drunk, Mayu has a nightmare about Mao and wakes up and has a chat with Kuro. A sweet mother and son bonding exercise.
As for the villain. The best way to sum up his personality is he is insane yet calm at the same time. He keeps a cool demeanor and rarely shows his rage. He is all about respect and order and hates having his authority challenged. The pups he has brought in he has raised them to worship and idolize him. Mayu and Mao are exceptions. That's partially the reason he is so attracted to Mayu. She resists him and somehow he finds that strength interesting. Again, I could go on, but the quickest way to explain is he was heavily influenced by the Walking Dead villain "William Carver". Now he was a sick SOB, and he was one of those villains who you just wanted to die for his crimes.
Oh and on a random note, I just found out a group of Hungarian fans actually made a GNG musical. It actually was pretty good based on some of the clips, and a tad funny as the teenager to adult characters look like humans with dog ears, makeup and clothing (Riki himself wearing a badass long coat), while the puppies are portrayed as dolls. It's rather hilarious seeing the Cross actress carrying three dolls while the Ben actor looks on proudly.
More fun ideas! Once again, I'm in the dark about The Walking Dead, but a quick google should clear things up. Carver does sound like a piece of work, though. fun villain material at any rate.
Also, the fact that there's a GNG musical is hilarious to me. I'm not sure how they'd deal with the Akakabuto scene or Akatora and Riki's death, but hey, you gotta work around things sometimes. But ahah, oh Cross. Her and her plastic doll babies. I'm tempted to look this up now. Perhaps when it's not almost one in the morning over here.
Also, the fact that there's a GNG musical is hilarious to me. I'm not sure how they'd deal with the Akakabuto scene or Akatora and Riki's death, but hey, you gotta work around things sometimes. But ahah, oh Cross. Her and her plastic doll babies. I'm tempted to look this up now. Perhaps when it's not almost one in the morning over here.
Well I'm glad you are liking the ideas I am presenting. It makes me happy. the bit with Ken and George within the pups should be funny. Ken actually embraces being an uncle, while George is a little less than excited.
The musical itself is rather well done from what I have seen. You can tell the fans put a lot of effort into it. It's also funny at the same time that there is a musical about bear killing dogs. Heck I think Sniper gets a villain song with Hyena providing backup. Heck I think even Kurojaki gets one. As for Akakabuto. Well I have seen a glimpse of the end and he is a guy in a bear suit. And his death well Gin slices his head off with a lightsaber while yelling "FATHER!!!!!" Jedi Dog.
The musical itself is rather well done from what I have seen. You can tell the fans put a lot of effort into it. It's also funny at the same time that there is a musical about bear killing dogs. Heck I think Sniper gets a villain song with Hyena providing backup. Heck I think even Kurojaki gets one. As for Akakabuto. Well I have seen a glimpse of the end and he is a guy in a bear suit. And his death well Gin slices his head off with a lightsaber while yelling "FATHER!!!!!" Jedi Dog.
George never likes the idea of being an uncle, in any AU, ha.
Okay, the lightsaber is the icing on the cake. That sounds great. It's an awesome substitute for a battouga and also decapitating a bear with a lightsaber.
Okay, the lightsaber is the icing on the cake. That sounds great. It's an awesome substitute for a battouga and also decapitating a bear with a lightsaber.
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