...um...that is must be a little weird. He must have been a real player in his time. When is he going to learn that Sango didn't his game and would sooner beat him over the head. What in the world is wrong with Rin? She is acting like a complete nut case. Can't wait for Rin to get her well-earned rewards.

Mwarr. I'm confused now.

This is great! More wonderful chapters from a wonderful author!

Um...

WHOA.

Just. WHOA. Is he seriously going to try a hand at seducing her or what? Don't take her lightly, Mr. Who I Think You Are. I'm warning you now.

BTW, I feel like I'm watching Supernatural with all your classic rock references. Love it, love it, love it. (If you aren't familiar with that show I beg you, for your own sanity, check it out. Your life will change, I promise.)

I can't help but feel Kagome had a *little* bit of roofie action going on with Sesshoumaru. It's true you hinted at her strength returning during the course of the smex, but she still seemed a mite too eager to give herself over to him. I understand she knows about Rin and Inuyasha, and that she hasn't gotten any from Inuyasha in years (and REALLY, who in ANY mind would deny Sess' uber-hot self?), but still, she strikes me as the type of person who wouldn't commit if they feel they didn't know someone well. I appreciate you explaining Sesshoumaru's feelings, and isn't it interesting how simple they are? But, is this the first time she's ever realized how he felt about her? Her actions seem a little abrupt to me. Granted, I trust, with the way you always spin the plot on its head, that you'll make sense of it soon enough.

That said: puking behind the bushes. When was the last time she and Inuyasha did it? Because Sess might be raising his brother's kid. 

I have to interject on Rin for a second. It's easy to judge her and wonder, WTF happened to you, dumb bitch? But I equate it with those teenagers you see on talk shows (for the record, I work from home and don't have cable, and PBS doesn't always come in clear) who were wonderful, obedient children and then went batshit insane when they hit puberty. Oftentimes, a history of abuse is revealed. Rin certainly fits that description. She's on the cusp of adulthood and doesn't have the maturity to work through her deep-seated issues. They are so ingrained that she's in complete denial, and is displacing her feelings of her own self-worth on other people and things. Rin has A LOT of issues, and I bet being "abandoned" by Sess (even though that wasn't his intention) was the icing on the proverbial cake. No wonder she gave it up for Inuyasha, besides convincing herself she loves him. What better way to get back at Sess?

One nitpick in the chapter 16: by frangible, did you mean interchangeable? In the context, frangible as "fragile" doesn't quite fit. Or maybe it's just me? Am I making things up?

And Sango...*epic sigh*. It's not like I couldn't see it coming, but what a sad ending. All the tragedy and glory she'd lived through, and that's how she dies...giving birth to a child Miroku saddled her with by default. Interesting that she named the baby Kagome. I wonder if that'll play into anything in the future? Kohaku wouldn't go crazy enough to marry his niece, would he? *squick*

Another thing, Kohaku. Seriously, he CANNOT catch a break. I would be finding myself the nearest, tallest cliff and doing a nice swan-dive off the side if I had to deal with the crap he did. I liked how we chatted about his allusion to Kai, but I can't help but feel he's not as stable as Kai, and that regardless if he knows his "place", he may just take a chance anyway. I don't know. I'm not quite sold on his submissiveness in this case.

Whew! Apparently this is my thesis on your fic. Seriously, can this review get any longer? Oh wait, yes it can, because I just read your update, probably in real time. Very Interesting....yes those are both caps... I am digging the Hotel California reference with the Band of Seven. Maybe they haven't left hell. Maybe Miroku and Inuyasha just came down to join them... can't wait to see where THAT goes!

Oh, and William Blake is my hero.

talk about a misrible story but it is good  it is so sad please tell me it will get better

I am at a cross. Your story is so beautiful. So simple, and yet complex all in one. I enjoy it very very much. You give a bit of detail into everyone's life, but not overly so. Wonderful. I enjoy this story and fear for the end, yet await it anxiously.

Poor, poor Kohaku~

O.O

Huh

Yeah... I see what you mean... is Rin completely out of her mind? I think some kind of green beast is eating her from the inside, but I don't mean Jaken...

Poor Kagome, Fate is being a bitch with her, as always. And Kohaku is not bad too.

Not to mention Sesshomaru... always needing to right the wrong perpetrated by his own blood... he's going to end bald in a shrine blabbering insanities to avoid procreating... lol

This is all very dark and dramatic... I love it... ku ku ku

Thanks for the good work lass.

Dewa mata

Loving these speedy updates!!!!! The plot line is amazing and I can't wait to see where you are leading this to.

This is an incredible story.  So much relationship angst.  I'm really hoping that Sesshoumaru storms into Edo and sits everyone down for tongue-lashing.  And perhaps a few beatings.  Inuyasha knows he's a dick, good.  But is he going to do anything about it?  And Miroku shouldn't even talk.  He and Rin both need a serious attitude intervention.  Where does Rin get off thinking everyone is dirty and unworthy of her?  I can't wait to see her cry.

This fic is so fascinating that way.  You've put all the characters in a big relationship blender, and we as readers get to see them in ways we haven't before.  Excellent work!

But please make things better for Sango?  Out of everyone, I think she most deserves redemption.  She can only be so strong for so long.

I have no clue what you're on... but keep updating! My guess is, though, that you have this on another site and you are transferring it here. All I can say is that you are spoiling us all :P

I am looking forward to more from this unique plot.

Ah, there's the Blood+ reference. ~_^ Although I sincerely hope Sess didn't let Rin drink from that yummy chest when she was a little kid. That's a little pervy, Sess. IJS. But the idea is interesting. And poor, poor, delusional, obsessed Kohaku. The schnook just can't catch a break, can he? Better wave bye-bye to your sanity now, cause Kagome's leaving right along with it.

Okay, I totally lied, I'm obviously OCD about reviewing Every. Freaking. Chapter. 5 hot seconds after you post it. I gotta admit, I love the allusions you sprinkle throughout, like the little nuggets of foreboding in Kohaku's conversation with Rin and Kagome noticing that Kohaku is slightly off-balance. I'm guessing you're suggesting Rin is another reincarnation of Kikyo? I've read that before in different contexts, and it's a cool idea. Leaves a lot to explore. Not to mention I loved how you slipped in Kohaku's observations that Inuyasha and Kouga weren't the only ones pining over Kagome. Where is this bread crumb trail leading?? No idea, but I'm eager to follow. In case you can't tell, I'm quite enamored with this story.

Your updating is making this stressed out college student very, very happy! :D