Unexpected Endeavors

v2.0

This story has been re-outlined, re-written, re-edited, and thus re-posted. Only the basic plot and a few chapters & elements remain the same. The story is almost completely done being written (with edits), so there should not be any interruptions in posting (barring internet-issues; which should hopefully be fixed by next month).

New chapters will be posted every Monday.

As always, reviews are always appreciated & welcomed. Feel free to contact me through PM-either through the fiction websites' systems or livejournal (scottishfae_fic).

Table of Contents

The Deal

Chapter 1 - Day 0

Chapter 2 - Day 1

Chapter 3 - Day 2

Chapter 4 - Day 3

Chapter 5 - Day 4

Chapter 6 - Day 5

Chapter 7 - Day 6

Chapter 8 - Day 7

Chapter 9 - Day 8

Chapter 10 - Day 9

Chapter 11 - Day 10

Chapter 12 - Day 11

Chapter 13 - Day 12

Chapter 14 - Day 13

Chapter 15 - Day 14

Of Grief

Chapter 16 - Denial

Chapter 17 - Anger

Chapter 18 - Bargaining

Chapter 19 - Depression

Chapter 20 - Acceptance

What Little Girls are Made Of

Chapter 21 - Sugar & Spice

Chapter 22 - Everything Nice

Of Loss

Chapter 23 - Disbelief & Desire

Chapter 24 - Anger & Depression

Chapter 25 - Acceptance

Omiai

Chapter 26 - Iegara

Chapter 27 - Nakodo

Chapter 28 - Hashikake & Kagemi

Chapter 29 - Rirekisho

Chapter 30 - Kotowari

Narrative

Chapter 31 - Exposition

Chapter 32 - Rising Action

Chapter 33 - Culmination

Chapter 34 - Falling Action

Chapter 35 - Resolution

What Little Boys are Made Of

Chapter 36 - Frogs & Snails

Chapter 37 - Puppy Dog Tails

Thank you for all your patience and loyalty throughout the many years I've been working on this fic. It will be one of my last fanfics in the IY fandom, in theory. For everyone who has reviewed, nominated, or just read this story through its many changes, again, thank you! I hold all the love in the world for y'all.

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