hi there! again, a story from you tjat I enjoy so much! however, as much as i like sess/kag pairing, i think chapter 19 is actually the most realistic ending for both. but of course, i cant wait for the next chapter :)

So sad....but it had to be. If she had gone running into Sesshoumaru's arms right away, it would have been too phony.

I can't wait to see how you decided to end this story.

uwahhhh!!!  she left!!!  But even with her leaving, I think it was appropriate!  a bit of soul-searching is always good, and you know what they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder~ :3  Also, I love the scene between Kikyo and Kagome~~ i can clearly picture Kagome doing that!  

i've been waiting for what seems like forever for you to update this story!  Please write more soon!! <3

It's alittle hard to review this chapter. In a way, I'm happy that Kagome was finally able to see what the relationship between she and InuYasha really was and that his heart truly belonged to Kikyou. She took her life back. She confronted Kikyou and accepted that she needed to take responsibility for her actions and her life so she could move on and be free of the past. 

It's just a shame that it's Sesshoumaru who has been made to suffer being left behind when it was he that was the one who was always there for her when she needed someone most. Even after he admitted his feelings to her and accepted giving her the time and space so she could come to grips with what a mess she allowed herself to get into. It's as if he doesn't matter as long as she can get away and start a new life. Thanks, but I need to leave and grow up...what about him?

I just hope she doesn't leave him behind. But then again, no one said there always had to be a happy ending...I just think Sesshoumaru should be given a chance to show her that he's the one she should have loved all a long.  JEN 

HONEY~

Your stories are so damn sad. Lol, they always break my heart to pieces. And this time, I don't only feel bad for one character BUT TWO! TWO! I mean I feel bad for Sesshomaru because the poor boy is putting himself through a rollercoaster, and it was obvious (at least at the beginning) that Kagome was nowhere near giving up on Inuyasha.

I don't think Kagome is a bad person for being with Inuyasha while he was Kikyo. She was naive and in love, and let's say that Inuyasha did everything he could to keep her that way. Even when she broke up with him, he'd always drag her back into hell. I think he's the jerk in this not anyone else.

And poor SesshyBaby, always trying to be there for Kagome, while she only focused on Inuyasha. He better get some good pink for all the heartache he put himself through. You can see he really loves her, and at least he wouldnt be a jerk who toys with her, and throw her around like Inu did.

I feel bad for Kikyo though, I mean its not her fault, and I hope her and Inuyasha can work things out, and perhaps be able to form a nice family together. I dont always like Kikyo, but in this case, I really wish her the best. Its bad for her to that she got cheated on by the man who claimed to love her.

I liked the last chapter, with the piece of paper, tainted with ink. Very poetic. I'm glad Kagome wants to give herself a head start, and I really hope that once she sorts everything out, she will give Sesshomaru a shot, the poor doggy deserves it, lol.

~Lovely story m'dear, and you write way too much sad lovely romance. I'm gonna need to blow you away with some nice romance. LMAO. Don't worry I love your stories, the angst is what makes it such a rollercoaster!

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Oh em gee! I'm finally done reading this fic! W/work and personal life, I couldn't get down and just straight out read it. Ano, let me tell you, chapter 17 was a total tear bringer! I got so into reading it I actually let a tear or two escape. It was just so wonderful. Oh! I still want Wisteria to be updated first =x but I'd like this one to be updated soon too! It's kept me on the edge of my seat w/how things are going to turn out. It's like, I'll be leaning in closer and closer to the screen as it seems like things will work out real soon or in the next few lines but then (DOH!) it makes a sharp turn towards the way I didn't expect at all! It's amazing. It's like it happens so often I'd be used to it but it's hard to pinpoint which one will be those sharp turns! It's just so amazing. I love it. You have some uber special writing powehrz or something xD plz update ♥

i would just like to say this is my first time wrighting a review. i love this story and wisteria. both at times make me want to cry. the plot is so real. i real get choked up when someone is loseing or might lose a baby , because i have lost two myself. but that was a few years ago. so i would just like to say keep the stories comming. you are a great writer. i hope you contiune to make stories like these once these are done.  and i was reading wisteria on ff.net. but i came here to read them, because you seem to update sooner here.

Wow, this is getting really heavy. Not at all like any of the others where after the worst happens, the happy ending is next. Oh no, leave it to you to go the extra mile to make these people live up to their mistakes and learn that everything we do can have consequences, if we're just willing to think before we act. I think Kagome is right, she does need to grow up but that doesn't have to mean leaving Sesshoumaru totally out of her life. But then that's how I feel and maybe for her she needs to be without any man to see if she can stand on her own two feet and like just being Kagome.

I honestly thought that Kikyou, by this time, might be more willing to at least listen to InuYasha. But then she's had Mother and Father there to continuely fuel her with InuYasha's faults and I'm sure any friends she may have will only say what she wants to hear to placate her 'delicate' condition and not having seen or heard from him only added to her misery...so, yeah,...but dang, she's going through alot of grief...

I guess if InuYasha and Sesshoumaru really want any kind of possible life with these women, they'll just have to keep trying and perservere with what they want for now...just continually let them know they're still there supporting them. InuYasha has legal rights where the baby is concerned and Kikyou will have to talk to him if she wants to keep this civil and out of the press...is it going to go that far?

I think Sesshoumaru has a better chance at courting Kagome, the old fashioned way, maybe. That would give her the time she needs and still allow Sesshoumaru time to show her what real love is all about. He's had years to learn all about Kagome and why he loves her, this will give her time to see Sesshoumaru as someone other than her safety net.

Anyway, this fic is amazing and you have really given us alot to think about on this whole subject. I honestly can't wait to see how it all ends up. Glad you're back, by the way, I'm sure I don't have to ask if you had a good time? I'm just so happy for you! Live your life to it's fullest while you're still young enough to enjoy it and I'll be just as happy to live through your imagination when you write for us! Love ya!  JEN

Oh dearie, I adored this chapter. It was a good filler if anything. I like how he's starting to see things and though I'm very upset that she won't give him a chance when he truly loves her, I can see what she means about needing time so that at least she loves him because she loves HIM and not because of what happened. It was short but sweet and I can't wait to read more. I have stopped trying to figure out how you're going to end this and I'll just sit back for the ride of suspense until the end is finally here. Much love to you until the next update <3

I'm not usually much for stories built almost entirely on the emotional, but this is superb.

You've managed to draw me into the characters emotions so that even while I'm angry at them for being stupid or thoughtless or just plain foolish, I still understand why they feel that way and my heart aches for them. Bravo for pulling off such a difficult balancing act. I can't wait to see the next chapter.

beautiful chapter.  It lookslike they are beginning to come together.  I hope that Kikyo begins to forgive InuYasha soon.

Wow, if you think about it -- Sesshoumaru spent his life chasing the approval of women who didn't care for him -- his mother and Kagome. I mean, in the end, Kagome finally did, but she used him for so many years. Anyway, this was the perfect post-France treat! Thank you, dear author.

Poor Sesshy is going to be alone until Kagome feels like they can be together, there is no way he will become involved with another woman, unless he gives up on Kagome completely.  Too bad she can't just let go, and lean on Sesshomaru...  If anyone can see our friends through this mess, it's you, Miss Teak.

Even if it's not Sesshoumaru and Kagome, I hope someone gets a happy ending in this story! I don't know how much more I can take ;>

I think, what I like best about this story overall, is how drawn into the plight of all the characters I have become. Even the secondary characters have become characters that I want to learn what happens to them and if they go onto a happy ending.

I'm just now getting to read Chapter 16 and now 17 as well and I must say, bravoooo~! Though, the tension between Sesshomaru and Kagome has me going "are they going to get together or noooot" *whine whine whine* :P lol. The moment between Sesshomaru and Inuyasha was so cute and heartfelt, I like having sibling moments with my own siblings so that really was touching <3 I can't wait to see what's going to happen to Kikyou and the baby, I don't want to assume much since you always surprise me! Much love until next time deary <3

Wow... I cant believe where this story is heading. I hope Kikyou doesn't lose the baby. Sad.. this chpt was deep. Good job.

So sad...I hope Kikyou makes it out safely, her baby too. I'm glad you included this chapter, let's me know how the relationship between inuyasha and kikyou is progressing. I think perhaps, Kikyou will let him explain atleast? :)

God, I hope Kikyou's all right. Even if they manage to save the child, premature babies often have a difficult road ahead of them!

Also, the metaphor with the bellflower was nicely done.

Please don't let Kikyo die!!!!  I like her in this story!  She doesn't deserve it....*sniffles*  I felt the stinging of tears behind my eyes while reading that.  Please let Kikyo and the baby live!!!