Brilliant story. Can't wait for the update!!!
Hope all is well,
Chloe
| love your story. I'm pretty sure i know who Saito is, But i'll be nice and keep it to myself. Can't wait for the next update.
@ Chapter 15
You know... I caught up on this story two days ago, but was in denial. I kept going through the chaps and reading over some of them and continued to double back to the chapter list saying "Did she update yet?"
*sighs*
Alas, you haven't. Not yet anyway. I understand though. You have a life.
*pouts*
Man I wish I hadn't caught up yet. Well... I do and I don't, but I did. Now I wait. Ooh ooh and I "think" I know the name, but since I'm no douche, I remain quiet.
*A-Kay*
@ Chapter 10
Wow, you have quite a way with words. I'm really loving it. What is this ritual and stuff about? I'm just as confused as Kagome. Guess I'll just have to continue on. (duh). I'll have to get back to it perhaps tomorrow or so. I'm like really drained right now, but I made it to chapter ten since my last review. So I have five more chaps left to catch up on. Yay. Great job Noa. You write beautifully.
*A-Kay*
Jean- Tue 19 Feb 2008
| This chapter has me worried. It seems that Kagome is not willing to meet with Saito but is just preparing to kill him. You would think that she could have sent Shippou to scope this demon out. I am assuming that Shippou can see through fox magic. While we are on that topic, why can't Kagome see completely through the disguise. She clearly still has her powers. Has it really not occurred to her that there is the possibility that it might be Sesshoumaru? Also, isn't Saito coming over for dinner? The Circle was placed away from the house and Shrine wasn't it? Just how is she supposed to lure him over there? I am very interested in the next chapter.
You WILL be updating a little more than this, won't you??? I mean just a LITTLE sooner, maybe, please, kinda, huh?? Is my begging getting offensive yet?
Sorry... it's just that I adore this story and have been waiting sooooo very long to find out what happens next. I LOVE this chapter and the way you've set the stage. It IS Sesshoumaru, isn't it? I mean, who else could it be, right?? I hate doing all the guessing, cuz I'm so often wrong, but at least it'll give you something to smile at, won't it? *snicker*
Anyway, thanks so much for making my day brighter and more interesting!!
:D
~~Wiccan~~
*A-Kay*- Tue 19 Feb 2008
@ Chapter 1
*Sniff. Sniff*
Omigod! I'm on the verge of tears. How sad, but I'm very interested. I'm so happy I'm finally able to start one of your stories. I had been wanting to read this one for quite some time, but never started because I would be reading like a gazillion other stories. So now that I'm only really keeping up with maybe two or three stories at the moment I decided to add yours to the list while it's short.
I'm hoping to be caught up by the end of the week. We'll see. I won't review every chapter individually because well... when you see that Next Chapter button just glaring at you leaving a review just seems to take up much needed reading time. Lol.
Oh oh and let me not forget... AT ALL... that you are an amazing writer. I only just finished reading the first chapter and you have like so much detail, but not too much, and the reader can feel all the emotion and... *sighs* I think you get my point. Though sad already in the beginning, I'm already so interested.
Ok, enough talking I'm going back to read.
*A-Kay*
iris22- Tue 15 Jan 2008
| Please update soon!
Suicide- Mon 29 Oct 2007
| I'm so glad to see this fic again. It's so utterly tragic and beautiful and I can't get enough! Awesome chapter by the way, I can't wait to find out who the youkai is in the professor's clothing.
...YOU are a writer.
I am so happy to see one of my all time favourites back.
ElegantPaws
kotainuchan- Mon 22 Oct 2007
| Woohooo you updated.....bitchin chapter by the way! Ya I said bitchin what of it? lol
Jean- Mon 22 Oct 2007
| I just spent the day re-reading this entire story so I would remember what was going on when I read the new chapter. What a fantastic story, but it sure rips your heart out. At least I see some hope in chapter 14. Thanks for picking the story back up again.
PLEASE UPDATE SOON! ASAP!- Mon 22 Oct 2007
OMG! I truly love this story! I cant wait to see who Saito sensie is. I wonder if he's Sesshoumaru in disguise? I hope he is. And when Kaogme finds out who he is how will she react? And when there together will Sesshoumaru still be the same or will he have changed? Oh... so many questions and so little answers. Great chapter and cant wait for the next one to come out!
PLEASE UPDATE SOON! :]
| I LOVE this story. It's so in character yet not. It is still original and yet classic. You don't see the same regurgitated story lines. Keep up the great work. I EAGERLY await the next update.
Tana-san- Sun 21 Oct 2007
| I must say I am so pleased that you've updated. This fic is so hard to forget but I skimmed quickly through the chapters I have already read and I am so totally itching for more. Of couse I have my suspicions but I am aware it's useless to attempt to get an answer. You know sometimes life takes you away from your fics but when you finally come back you're all charged up and new ideas make a better fic than just throwing out chapters to finish it. I can't really believe you'll lose any fans as this fic is totally hard to forget. You have an amazing talent and as I have seen in other fic reviews, you are an inspiration to their work as well as a good sounding board for their stories. You just let the your own creative imagination work it's magic when the time it right. Loyal fans never give up on their favorite writers. Hugs...Jen
| I've been waiting for this chapter for a while now and it's another great masterpiece. I shall keep waiting for as long as it takes for you to get this story done because all great things come with time so take your time and good luck! (^_^)
kotainuchan- Tue 16 Oct 2007
| Wow! Let me put it this way....it's 4am here.....I've been reading this since like mindnight.....I have a midterm in 2 days......nuff said. Update soon.
Jjvalour- Sat 22 Sep 2007
| Are we going to be spending this entire story in Kagomes pasty? Or are we going to eventually get to the future?
h to the iso- Tue 10 Jul 2007
| update soon! i luv this fic, cant wait to see how it all pans out.
Cassie- Wed 20 Jun 2007
| Hey! I just wanted to let you know that I think this story is incredible! Ever since Res completed Tales from the House of the Moon, good Sess/Kag has simply been impossible to find... until I found yours. I originally started reading this on AFF and when I got to chap11 and saw it was unfinished, I was so upset! i went looking and saw that you updated this story on this site and was so excited! I'm so glad to know you hadn't scrapped such a brilliant piece of literature. Keep up with the good work and I can't wait to read the next installments!
npope- Sun 29 Apr 2007
| my god, I really hope that you update soon. I've read alot of sess/kag pairings but I think you really hit the mark on this fic. I'm really looking forward to future chapters.
Ross- Tue 24 Apr 2007
I just finished your story, 'A Self Called Nowhere' again (meaning for the second or third time--I can't remember which. lol) It made me cry, I admit, just in all the nasty memories it brings up--but I suppose that that would be the mark of a truly great writer, no? That your stories could evoke enough emotion to move one to tears.
At any rate, there's my homage to your story, small as it is. ^.^
Thank you.
Probably my favorite dark Kag/Sess. Your style has just the right balance of description and crisp-to-the-pointness. I think both characters are wonderfully in character, at least HOW I imagine them.
Anyway, I've rambled. I've always loved this story.
Hope I don't have to wait too long for another update. ;)
But I know how the depression bit goes. All think all artists, writers, musicians suffer from bouts of it from time to time.
Take care!
| Now look here Noacat! Don't make me come looking for you. I love this story and am DEMANDING you continue unless you wanna get your butt butt turned up and spanked soundly!
Allison- Wed 11 Apr 2007
| Wonderful chapter. You do an amazing job with Kagome and Sesshoumaru. Make them say so much without all the awkward words, even if its a but awkward anyway XD I really hope to see an update from this soon :D
Lil Rin- Sun 08 Apr 2007
| I've been reading this fic for what feels like forever! It's the most amazing story I think I've ever read. And I've read a lot, lol. Your characterizations, descriptions, even your metaphors and analogies are so amazingly original. I love this story, and though I'd like more updates. Genius can definitely not be rushed. If there's a "Best Characterization-Sesshoumaru", you should win it! You're amazing.
ozoluli- Sun 08 Apr 2007
| I stumbled upon this fic months ago, was immediately hooked and am sooo excited to see the new updates that I just had to review despite not being a reviewer. The angst in this story is so well written that I can feel kags suffering. Love her begining to order sess around, and how true you have kept sess in character. Cant wait to see what else develops between them and im anxious to read how kags ended up back in the future for good. Love this fic!
I've read this story before, and I could have sworn that I reviewed it, but I didn't *frowns at herself*
Anyways. I love this story. You write angst very well. Some angst stories that I read make me shudder, but you pull it off very well. Also, love the song lyrics at the beginning of each chapter. Can't wait to see what's gonna happen to Kagome at the museum, and if the employer is our favorite demon :) Please continue this story :) :) :)
ItsNotMe- Fri 06 Apr 2007
I'm not going to lie. I haven't read the first WORD of the actual story. So before I do, I'm going to tell you what I think.
You had a 'They Might Be Giants' quote at the beginning. I think I should rate your story a 10 BEFORE I read JUST because you have good taste in music. I LOVE THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS!!!!!!
ANYWHO! I'm SURE that this story will be fantastic! And I can't wait to read it. haha. C:
She watched him fumble with his obi no less than a dozen times with a smug kind of satisfaction. But after the thirteenth time, it sort of lost its appeal. Inhaling deeply in total resignation, she reluctantly walked over to him and smacked his hand away. A long, long time ago, she might have felt sorry for him. It was unusually cruel of her to take delight in the difficulties of others, especially considering the reason he was having problems with tying his own sash was sort of her fault. But right now all she could feel was an unreasonable annoyance with him. She was too tired to hate him, mild irritation would have to do.
Nice....and so we move to the next phase...not to mention, gotta love the Flufster...nice moves...catch more with honey and a gentle stroke...than force...EVERY time.
You have a winner...keep going. We are intrigued.
The guess that was now a fact became sure knowledge of what they'd done...
He was inside her.
Yeah...I think that WOULD be a clue lol.
Nice chapter.
Why was she plagued by men with overly pretty hair who got themselves into hopelessly life threatening and desperate situations that inevitably led to her own discomfort as well as the eventual ruination of her clothing?
End Quote
You are good.....
Sarah- Thu 05 Apr 2007
| I love your story, very anguish and makes you to hate Sess, but we are finally seeing his "love" for her. Update soon
Sarah- Thu 05 Apr 2007
| I love your story, very anguish and makes you to hate Sess, but we are finally seeing his "love" for her. Update soon
| ::DANCES IN WILD HEART ATTACK INDUCING CIRCLES:: Yippeee!!!! you continued...now my world is complete..::sighs happily::
Amanda- Thu 05 Apr 2007
| OMG! I LOVED IT! but i think sesshomaru should talk more in the fic cant wait for the next update
Metis- Thu 05 Apr 2007
| YAY! I was afraid all those nasty flamers had gotten you done permanantly. I see Sesshoumaru still has all the social skills of a rock. Makes me want her to disobey, but then she has a better survival instinct than I do.
Tana-san- Thu 05 Apr 2007
| Wow, I got so teary throughout this whole thing. It's really intense. Your descriptive way of writing puts the reader right into the story. Kagome's thoughts were so real and I just had to cry with her and for her. I feel so bad for both of them. It's just as hard on Sesshoumaru as it is on her I'm sure. He doesn't want to care for her because she is human and he vowed to not make the mistakes of his father but he took care of Rin and she opened his heart to love. He was her father figure and to lose a child...I think he does really care [maybe even love on some level] for Kagome and that's why he keeps saying he should have just killed her because then he wouldn't have the feelings he has toward her. His rough and emotionless handling of her and leaving right after is a defense mechanism he is using to stay detached from her so he doesn't have to admit to himself or her that he's falling for a human female. Let me know if I'm on the right track, ok? No wait I guess you can't because if I'm right then it'll answer the question and ruin the story. My apologies. I can't help it really. This fic has pulled me in on so many different levels that now my mind won't rest until I know. It's ok that you didn't update in a while but maybe if you know that you might need time away you can leave an author's note. I re-read from the beginning quickly remembering but I just couldn't stop. Hope you can update more soon but either way I'll be waiting. Jen
kagmaru- Wed 04 Apr 2007
| First off, I am not a person who really reviews but I had to. I just read the 1st chapter, and oh my god. I am 21 andYou made me cry like a little baby. I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!! I look forward to reading more. GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!
AliceOfHearts- Wed 04 Apr 2007
I . . . can barely believe how few reviews you have for this fic. It's completely unreal. Well, anyway, you're doing an awesome job with this story and I'm so glad to hear that you've returned to us! -^__^-
*has had this story bookmarked for some time now*
Can't wait for the next chapter!
Blue_Saiyan_Angel- Wed 04 Apr 2007
| sniff, sniff. I couldn't believe it when I saw the update! I thought you had abandoned this fic. I hope you are going to update REAL SOON because it is absolutely necessary for my sanity! TTFN
swtdrm01- Wed 04 Apr 2007
| Thank you, thank you, thank you for updating. I loved the new chapter. It was wonderful and I can't wait for the next one. Please update soon.
I am SOOO delighted that you are back working on this story!!! And SUCH lovely work it is, too! For the life of me, I can't even begin to guess where this will lead ... but I am very much looking forward to seeing where you'll take it. Thanks so much for returning to this!
:D
~~Wiccan~~
ayame- Wed 04 Apr 2007
OMG you updated! I waited 15 months for this.
Well, it was worth it. Great job ^_^
Sara- Wed 04 Apr 2007
| I'm thrilled that you're back. I read these last three chapters with the same intensity and focus as the previous ten. It's an amazing work; one of the most riveting on this site. I hope you continue with it.
| Very dramatic. Very detail conscious. Very descriptive. A great deal of work went into this work and it shows. Looking forward to seeing how it eventually plays out.
LynLin- Sat 25 Nov 2006
| wow..that fic totally took me away from my homework for about an hour and a half. Good job! I hope you update soon! And if it isn't any trouble, could you e-mail me when you update? It was pure luck that I stumbled onto your fic today! I would hate to forget to look for it again! Thanks in advance!
Tana-san- Sat 25 Nov 2006
| Truly a dramatic fic. I practically cried through the whole thiing. You are truly a gifted writer and I hope you go on to finish this fic as well as bring your others back and do, please, continue to write more. I have told others as I am telling you, YOU HAVE a talent I only wish I could have and if it weren't for writers like you, a disabled gal like me who rarely sees the outside world have nothing to look forward to each lonely and boring day. Television gets boring, but your stories are forever entertaining. I'm totally hooked on Sesshoumaru and Kagome pairing and the series itself lives in my 19 yr old's dvd collection. Keep up your dreams and let me live through them with you, ok? Stand strong and write on!!!Your true fans are always loyal and now that I've found you, I am a part of your faithful crowd. Jen
Wow, this is a great story. Very thrilling, I like specially your last chapters and of course I'm curious about Kagome and the museum. Tokijin purified by who? And what happened to Sesshoumaru?
I can't wait for your next update soon!
| excellent work!!!
Unseen Watcher- Tue 21 Nov 2006
| Ah, I'm glad to see you're back on this site. Annoying reviewers that don't know how to be polite begone!! Welcome back. ^_^
Sara Dupes- Tue 21 Nov 2006
| Noacat, I'm thrilled that you've decided to start writing again. I'm sorry that things haven't been the best for you, but at least you've managed to perservere. I love your stuff on ffnet and hope that you'll continue developing this story. Thanks and keep up the good work!
| I am so in awe of this fic, and so hooked. I wanted to scream when I reached the latest chapter and there was nothing left to read. Excellent!
Sara- Tue 21 Nov 2006
Anne,
I'm glad you're back. I hope you continue this story. As I told you before, it's one of the best stories I've read on this site.
| Wow. I just read the first chapter and wow, the emotion, the angst, it was beautifully written and expressed.
| I LOVE this story. It's so amazing. Your writing is incredible. I read this story months and months ago and was so upset when it just ended. I hope you keep writing, even if it's not on this site because you have so much talent.
nickel- Tue 21 Nov 2006
| Beautiful.
omg that's so sad to hear i hope u don't go away i'd miss ya tons! u can't leave please don't leave i'd hate to lose someone whom i've come to read from a lot.... onegai.... just stay connected to this site and update whenever u feel u'r up to it... i don't want this to be our last sayonara i don't want that to happen so please come back.... onegai... onegai... stay and write more.... onegai... talk with us if need be
please... don't leave us loyal readers
Chaos-and-Serenity- Mon 03 Jul 2006
I'm posting this review here as well to double the chances you'll read it. Maybe some immature readers will learn a thing or two as well...
This story is amazing. I had been meaning to read it forever and I finally did. It's at the top of my fav's list. Few stories pack the punch and literary know-how to best this. You develop your characters amazingly as well, a feat few authors can claim.
Then I read it on A Single Spark and see you're quitting, even if it may not be permanent and only applicable to that site. So I looked at your comments on your profile page and got the feeling that it is applicable to all sites. Here's what I have to say, though I don't know you at all, so it's probably just shit flowing from my mouth.
Reviews are wondrous things. Usually they're short and sweet, but to the author they're more than that. They're our lifeblood, the living proof that our diligence and creativity has served some purpose beyond ourselves. But sometimes, people deny us our lifeblood, though they still read and enjoy our work. I too wish more people would leave me reviews and truly convince me that I'm not half-bad as a writer, but that doesn't usually happen. Some authors are terrible at their craft and still people seem to adore them, while others are masters of the English language and seem virtually ignored. A friend and fellow author of mine had a similar problem. She hardly got any reviews and wanted to stop writing fanfiction altogether. But she didn't and now she has a contract and her first book will be on the shelves by the end of the year.
I know this is long, but I feel it's important and I do hope you read it. I don’t know what circumstances in life has hindered your ability to write, but know this and know it well - you excel at your craft and if you love it, then you owe it to yourself to continue. You were correct in saying that it is a negative thing when you don’t know who you’re writing for anymore. The fans should always have a place in your mind when writing (with me it’s usually trying to conjure up ways to shock them!), but most importantly you should write for yourself. As good as a writer as you are, I feel confident that one day, hopefully in the near future, you will learn to write for you again. Stories are of no value to anyone if the author neglects her own thoughts and feelings, making the story a bland piece of nothingness, for it does not carry on the legacy of her mind and soul. That’s what writing is all about and by god if people like me and you ever get the chance to fulfill our dreams then we’ll have it made. What’s better than creating something for the world to see that has your very essence printed within the words of every single page? Nothing.
The world needs writers like you. I’ll be awaiting your return. I don’t think I’ll be mourning the loss of a great author because you’re too good to quit. Good luck with overcoming your many life obstacles and know that strength and character await the end of your tiring journey. Life moves on and so will you. Thank you for blessing us with your words and I will hear from you again and so I say hasta luego, mi amiga.
media- Mon 03 Jul 2006
I'm shocked. I don't understand why you're pulling out. Are you dissatisfied with the story? Don't be. This story is a work of art. One of the few which deserves publishing. And your talent is unquestionable. All in all you're a remarkably good author. Don't give it up.
Your faithful fan,
Media
Robb Tripp- Mon 03 Jul 2006
I can understand about health issues, but if you are seeking to milk readers of a review from here... not sure if that will cut it. I've read this story over at AFnet and it does belong here at this site.
Not sure if you're seeking mondo number of reviews or a special red carpet welcome.
Your writing does show your talent, but I don't think that ending your story was exactly logical considering the reason. It doesn't hold much substance.
I'd be highly disappointed to not hear more of it as I have been waiting literally months even through AFnet for you to update this fanfic with a new chapter. It is too interesting to just pull or not continue.
Morgansgirl23- Sun 02 Jul 2006
| Noacat, I'm not sure what all you're going through right now but I respect your right to step away from writing. Just know that myself and many other fans wish you the best of luck in the future. You never can tell, we may see your stories again a few years from now. Please take care.
45cats- Sun 02 Jul 2006
nrstevens@hughes.net
Tell me where you're going..please? I don't have to look up any of the big words or anything :)
Naomi
sara- Sun 02 Jul 2006
| I've been mesmerized by this story. You've taken a completely different approach and filled it with power. I would hate to not see how it ends. Keep up the good work! It's a gripping story.
Miara- Sun 02 Jul 2006
/sigh Here I saw you'd updated and I was all excited, and now this. /sulk
I hate to break it to you, but you're not going to be mediocre, even if you do retreat to a more obscure fandom (and /poke on the next chapter of Purgatory btw). You're a good writer, and I've always looked forward to your updates. You write interesting stories with actual plots, and story development, and characters that are recognizable and have actual dimensions(!), and that are interesting. All fandoms need more stories like that. (Especially fandoms I like, darnit!)
It would be a shame if you quit writing in the Sess/Kag fandom (it's a good world with interesting lore and characters, even if some of the fans are a bit annoying), and I'm not saying that just because I want to see how Vie and Nowhere turn out ;-) Try not to let the philistines drive you away from the rest of us, but if they really are intolerable, then best wishes.
SJ- Sun 02 Jul 2006
NNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOO!!!! DON'T PULL OUT!!!!!!!!
I LOVE THIS STORY!!!!!! PLEASE UPDATE SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
marasei- Sun 02 Jul 2006
| Just procrastinating my work. The stories really good so far. I'm not really sure what else to comment on. Your characteriztion is really good, and I think you portrayed the grief of the situation pretty well, which can be difficult to do sometimes. All in all, I think your doing an awesome job :)
Oh ... Noa; I can't believe you updated this. This is such a good story. I don't think I could guess what happens next no matter how hard I tried.
You bring such a note of reality to the characters that I'm always surprised by aspects of their personalities I hadn't considered. Did I say I love this story? I love this story!
wow awesome I like it a lot so i need u to do me a fav and
UPDATE NOW PLEASE!!!!
please and thank you
45cats- Mon 26 Jun 2006
I read Metamorphosis and couldn't put it down until I finished it. I avoided this one because I knew it wasn't complete, but I couldn't resist it any longer. Oh! You have such a way with words.
This is one of those stories I will read over and over once it's done. (no pressure) You write beautifully.
dream_queen- Sat 24 Jun 2006
| How could you leave me in suspense like THAT?!...-.-; Damn I'm hooked on this and Sesshoumaru hasn't said more than 10 words...!!!! I'm pahetic....oh and I fould this story on fanfiction.net it's not that i came here looking for the citrus! =X
Jen- Sat 17 Jun 2006
| I am so looking fwd to new updates! I was able to read up to Ch 10 before the website was reloaded & chs were lost. You are able to make the characters come to life. Your work invokes such strong emotions ... Great job!
| Kagome's pregnant. Isn't she? Isn't she? Oh, and, you are a marketing genius. "Buy my shit!" Man, I was hooked. I am totally buying a piss off shirt! For father's day. And I'm going to give it to my grandfather. Cause he's old. And blind. Pfft.
| You understand, of course, I will be forced into a temporary lapse of sanity if you do not update soon. Really soon. For both of our sakes. Because the last fic I read of yours, with the stretching of skin and human transformations and Sesshoumaru. Brilliant. So, you know, soon.
Mitche- Tue 23 May 2006
| Its so original and different i really like this story.
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