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March 14, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Oh wow that is so sad. I feel tears coming soon. I hope in the end everything turns out ok(as in Naruto and Sasuke get back together and Sasuke realizes that having friends, and love is more important then beating his brother). I always thought Orochimaru was freaky like that by the way(I didn't review after that chapter so I'm saying it here). I was just wondering if maybe you might talk about their other friends soon because I'm kind of interested in how the relationships will work out. I'm still really sad about Naruto and Sasuke, and I hope Jiraiya plays a bigger part, maybe helping Sasuke figure out his feelings this time? Or maybe that should be Kakashi. I don't know, your the author with a plan so go ahead and update whenever you want to! I'm sure we are all eagerly waiting. Oh, and good grammar, not any major spelling mistakes that I could see, or remember now so kutos to you. Ciao!
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March 14, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Wow......I.....ummm.......have no idea what to say........... ^^;; Okay, I'll start with thanking you for updating.....so, thank you!!! ^___~ I absolutely love this fic, but I have to say that it is turning out quite differently than I expected. First of all, it's long. Which is good...and yet...bad at the same time.....yeah. ^^;; Good in that I get to enjoy the story for a long time and it is so detailed and well thought out, and bad in that I'm going to college in a few months and have to wait for you to update chapter by chapter (and thus tend to forget what happened earlier on.) Second, as wonderful as this fic has been, it's gotten really sad. Which is also good and bad. (lol) ^___~ Good in that it makes the fic very realalistic and touching, and bad in that I have gone through so many tissues and have a headache after reading the (last few) chapters. And third....ummm.....actually, nevermind, I just lost my train of thought......heh..... ^^;; Anyway, I can't wait to find out where you take this, so keep up the good work, and update ASAP, k? Thanks again!!! ^___^ Ja ne!!!
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March 13, 2005 at 12:00 AM
i cried. i LOVE this fic. its awesome. keep writing!
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March 13, 2005 at 12:00 AM
That's really bittersweet. A wild turn of events. I really hope you finish this story. I look forward to your next update.
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March 13, 2005 at 12:00 AM
That's so.... *sobs* Poor Naruto! Getting left behind like that. And the worst part of all is that he's letting him go!!
Okay, hysterics are over. Excellent chapter. Can't wait to see what happens. More specifically, see if they have a happy ending.
Okay, hysterics are over. Excellent chapter. Can't wait to see what happens. More specifically, see if they have a happy ending.
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March 13, 2005 at 12:00 AM
I love this story! I see that this story is becoming similar to the anime/manga, such as Sasuke leaving Naruto to go to Orochimaru. :] I love the awesome turn of events! I can't wait until the next installment! :D
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March 13, 2005 at 12:00 AM
*contented sigh* Thank you! Thank you! *more contented sighs* I needed a little break from all the angst. I think I can handle more angst now...not that I'm requesting it--I'm just saying...Anyway, I also wanted to compliment you on the style of writing that you used through the first half of this chapter--it reflected really well how time sometimes feels like you're standing in a river of people, places, things and you're the only one not moving until you realize that you are. I really got that feeling from the first half. Very nice! Ok. Back to work! I'm excited for a new chappie!!! *glomps and encouragements*
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March 13, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Aww i love this story but it is so sad about Sasuke moving schools i hope Orichimaru pisses off and doesn't try anything...i loved the end bit on chapter 29 it was so cute. I hope Naruto and his cousin get to be friends who can trust each other. but most of all i hope Naruto and Sasuke remain together cause they do seem happiest when their together. but please update soon i love your writing and look forward to reading more of your writing *thumbs up*
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March 12, 2005 at 12:00 AM
aww, darn. darn, darn. (cries) this is so sad. stupid sasuke! darn baka!
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March 12, 2005 at 12:00 AM
Well, that was a great ending to a very emotional chapter there. Again, you manage to convey their feelings and makes us understand them with a few simple lines, even though their thoughts and feelings are very complex; it's amazing.
I feel I understand Sasuke a little better in this setting now. I understand he's still driven by the need to gain the affection from his parents and to prove something to them and to himself, although exactly what I'm not sure he even knows. Somehow, I wonder if he wants to gain his parents' attention and then blow in on their faces, to hurt them, like they hurt him. Those type of intentions hardly ever work, either because they don't manage to gain the attention they want, or because once they do so, they can't bring themselves to let it go. It all depends on the depth and dimensions of the feelings of all the people involved. I wonder where Sasuke's heart lies on this. From what I've seen with people I know whose parents they feel have ignored them, once they find someone who does acknowledge them and loves them, they tend to latch onto them posessively and almost obsessively. It's quite scary. Sasuke is not that type of person, you've shown us that, he's a loner and does things his way. I feel sorry for him and it stays in line with what we've seen of his character in the manga.
Don't mind me now by the way, I'm just rumbling, your story makes me think, that's all. Mmmh, food for the brain and pain for the heart! Because I hurt in that chapter by the way. I think I was bunching my fists when Naruto punched Sasuke, god how I wanted to be the one delivering the blow! That and more. I'm glad they got things straightened between them, sort of. Naruto is such a sweetheart, understanding and comforting Sasuke when he's the one that should be comforted. It's always the case, isn't it? That's why he's Naruto, though, and I love him to pieces. Thanks for doing his character justice, I'm fed up of the way he's often portrayed, of the authors who miss the point completely and are blinded by their own need to bastardize the character and tell an angsty story that doesn't belong in the Naruto category. It's funny you should achieve it in an AU fic!
I think that's the mark of a good writer, though, to be able to write the characters true to themselves in different settings (and even in a shounen-ai story, because as much as I like it, I appreciate Naru is dead straight :D), and to weave any other characters into their plot and bring them to life as well. Which brings me to Ran by the way. I really like what you have done with her character and it's good to see the relationship that's slowly forming between her and Naruto.
Even though they have now broken up it was still very realistic and emotional, I'm truly hurting after reading. Hey, I even had to go and lie down for a bit, then I came back to the computer to review. Silly, isn't it? I honestly am not very sure of where you are taking things from here on out, and I wonder if we are nearing the bitter end, or are just in another loop life throws in their path. I wish it'd never finish! I love your fic to pieces, it's one of the best I've read in quite a while.
Again, I could ramble for hours, but I think I'll stop now. Never quit writing and best of luck with the next instalment in this wonderful series, I await the next update eagerly.
I feel I understand Sasuke a little better in this setting now. I understand he's still driven by the need to gain the affection from his parents and to prove something to them and to himself, although exactly what I'm not sure he even knows. Somehow, I wonder if he wants to gain his parents' attention and then blow in on their faces, to hurt them, like they hurt him. Those type of intentions hardly ever work, either because they don't manage to gain the attention they want, or because once they do so, they can't bring themselves to let it go. It all depends on the depth and dimensions of the feelings of all the people involved. I wonder where Sasuke's heart lies on this. From what I've seen with people I know whose parents they feel have ignored them, once they find someone who does acknowledge them and loves them, they tend to latch onto them posessively and almost obsessively. It's quite scary. Sasuke is not that type of person, you've shown us that, he's a loner and does things his way. I feel sorry for him and it stays in line with what we've seen of his character in the manga.
Don't mind me now by the way, I'm just rumbling, your story makes me think, that's all. Mmmh, food for the brain and pain for the heart! Because I hurt in that chapter by the way. I think I was bunching my fists when Naruto punched Sasuke, god how I wanted to be the one delivering the blow! That and more. I'm glad they got things straightened between them, sort of. Naruto is such a sweetheart, understanding and comforting Sasuke when he's the one that should be comforted. It's always the case, isn't it? That's why he's Naruto, though, and I love him to pieces. Thanks for doing his character justice, I'm fed up of the way he's often portrayed, of the authors who miss the point completely and are blinded by their own need to bastardize the character and tell an angsty story that doesn't belong in the Naruto category. It's funny you should achieve it in an AU fic!
I think that's the mark of a good writer, though, to be able to write the characters true to themselves in different settings (and even in a shounen-ai story, because as much as I like it, I appreciate Naru is dead straight :D), and to weave any other characters into their plot and bring them to life as well. Which brings me to Ran by the way. I really like what you have done with her character and it's good to see the relationship that's slowly forming between her and Naruto.
Even though they have now broken up it was still very realistic and emotional, I'm truly hurting after reading. Hey, I even had to go and lie down for a bit, then I came back to the computer to review. Silly, isn't it? I honestly am not very sure of where you are taking things from here on out, and I wonder if we are nearing the bitter end, or are just in another loop life throws in their path. I wish it'd never finish! I love your fic to pieces, it's one of the best I've read in quite a while.
Again, I could ramble for hours, but I think I'll stop now. Never quit writing and best of luck with the next instalment in this wonderful series, I await the next update eagerly.