I have to admit I don't often have the time or take the time to review anymore (I have a list I will get to someday!), but I couldn't not comment on your work! Partly, because I like the original take and the freedom you've exhibited with the characters without a drastic departure from their over-arching personalities, but because of the strong undertones of linguistic anthropology! Your incorporation of a typically unfamiliar language to many people was a bit daunting at first, but slowly became easier as I read on. I usually don't scroll to the bottom to see a definition because it often interrupts the flow of the story, but I couldn't help myself in this case! The relation of the language to the culture is strong, and I am sincerely enjoying the mix of the story and my own field of study! I did read your profile to see if language/anthropology was a hobby/occupation, but I was rather surprised to see you're pursuing a different field entirely. (And many happy congratulations on your engagement!) I'm very impressed by your nearly seamless blending of the culture, language, and storyline that appear to be somewhat intuitive. My only critique would be the placement of the definitions, but sadly, this is a problem that is difficult to solve without breaking the flow of the narrative. I'm sure I'll discover more constructive comments as I continue to read, but as I said - this was too serendipitous to pass up! Congratulations on the beginning of a wonderful story. I look forward to reading more!

             KouseiJL

This is an amazing story. I hope you continue to write this story. Please update as soon as you can!:)

I know you posted this forever ago, but I've been lazy in my reading of updates.

I really love this story and I can't wait to read what happens next.  I'm curious as to how she would be involved in the war.

Good work as always.  ^_^

WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?

THIS BEAR SPIRIT GUIDE PART WAS THE BEEESSSSTTT.

I swear, I've been waiting for that for a while now. Yeah. It was bugging me trying to figure out what Wyakin you were going to give her.

The Bear, hunh? It fits. It does indeed.

SO HOW WAS YOUR DAAAAYYYY AND YOUR TOOBBBEEEE <3

I'm glad the evil writer's block is gone, my dear!! I've been catching up on fics lately (thank God for smart phones) and reviewing them:) You can only guess how glad I am to see an update for Haki!

Ah ha! Now we'll see how this can make me mad. Here we go!!

There's something so magical about your writing, and I now tend to associate lovely scenes of Sesshoumaru and Kagome lying in Mother Nature's arms with Siki. The mental image of them sitting together, watching the stars above reminded me so strongly of 'The Hunter and the Huntress'. You know, the part at the end. I am refraining from describing it just in case it becomes a spoiler for other readers:) Beautiful, just so beautiful!!

As for Kagome's visions...oh dear, this is dreadful, I can only attempt to imagine what's going to come next, and I have a feeling it won't be pretty. Oh no. But still, I am anticipating future developments.

For someone with a writer's block, you sure did spectacularly, my dear!! :) Great job, looking forward to more!

Yay~!! An update~!! Thanks Siki~!!

bummer, Sesshoumaru wasn't around when Kagome woke up @_@ haha From the way she described her time with him, I'd say she's quite taken with him XP *who wouldn't!? XD*

Bear~! First thing coming to my mind were those fluffy stuffed toys *oversized ones lol* But then again~ When things got serious, I imagined a big brown bear standing right in front of her @_@

omg, the last part was just... something she would definitely have to be prepared for. She got the chance to see what's bound to happen and I do hope she makes the right choices. It's sad, though, that people must die as it was a pre-written destiny.

haha I caught myself looking like this while trying to pronounce the new words you used: "mouth hung open" LOL

Although this chapter's a bit short, it's still a good one as it's gonna be an important moment in Kagome's future~ XD

Looking forward for the next update~! XD

Double rainbow all the way! What does it mean?! omg. Dear, me. I's quite silly at this time of night. 

A very good chapter and not 'crap' as you said. Writer's block often brings out the best (of which, I am still waiting for mine to pass). I really like how Kagome's spirit animal is a bear. It's kinda like her...like, how a mother bear protects her cubs, Kagome protects her friends...in her own way. Wow, I really need sleep, but I want to review this, so I shall get on with it. I really like your description of 'dark anticipation' with the waves. ngl, that's how I always feel when I'm at the beach. I try and look at how far the waves will go back and see if a possible tsunami is coming my way. Not that I haven't experienced any, I'm just paranoid like that. <--- this is coming from the girl who would love to own a beach front house -______-

And the upcoming battle? Quite eager for that, I am! Looking forward to the next chapter!

PS. Dammit! I'm on a shopping ban! I'm trying to save up money for my birthday in a couple of months. Seeing/hearing anything related to shopping = instead jealousy! ;A; I hope you enjoy those stilettos.

So I just read the whole thing, and I must say this is a very nice story so far! I like the different... how shall I say.. setting? lol, it's new, and refreshing, and I really like how you put much of the culture inside, while letting us know what it means, and translations and what not. You have a beautiful writing style as well! Hope to read more soon.

WHY DO YOU CREATE SUCH PRETTY THINGS?

It's not fair. Geez. Be more considerate will ya?

I kid. That was lovely. Really. The story needed more Sesshoumaru. LOTS MORE. 

And don't think I've forgotten about that fanart. My scanner's busted. I'm trying to find a new solution.

haha I can imagine Kagome's jaw hanging as he stares at Sesshoumaru lol

Who wouldn't have their jaws hanging like that if they're in front Sesshoumaru!? XD

Oh my, being tied to the moon sure fits him. I mean, he IS "white" personified~

And the last scene is just sooo adorable XD

Ahhhhhh!!! I think I see a new chapter for Haki!! Woots!! *dances around in a merry circle* A lemon?? YAY!! We got it! I am hyper now because I am so excited to see more from you!!

And ooooh, dearie you’ve got me a little worried there with Sesshoumaru’s secret. I wonder what it is?? Hmmmm. Doesn’t sound too good, but I’d read patiently. (fights the urge to scroll down)

Now let me read this…

Fluff and huggles FTW!!! It’s so sweet that he was telling her all those tales (which I enjoyed tremendously) But OMG OMG the MOON. I can’t kill you for that; it’s perfect! I am overwhelmed as I’ve expected myself to be, but I am overwhelmed in a very good way, in the sense that I actually liked the idea very much. He seems very moon-ish, doesn’t he? It fits perfectly. But at the same time, I am inclined to think that this will make their relationship more difficult, because he is immortal, a guardian spirit, so it makes it harder for him to be with a human girl, I guess. But I am only guessing…so please, MORE, my dear!!!

GAH! *dies* The moon? The moon?! *wibbles* Why do I get the feeling that something is just gonna stand in their way and be like...'Nu uh, you can't do that' D8 *goes back to reread* Will there be, shall I say, the 'd' word? Because if there is, oh my dear, you slay me. Tugging at my heartstrings like that *is a closet tragic shoujo fangirl* I may be getting ahead of myself. 

Oooh!  I still love this story as much as ever.  I think it is interesting that you made Sesshoumaru the moon.  I'm excited to see how this plays out.  ^_^

Blah, my butt.

YOU BASTARD. FOR THAT I WILL NEVER TELL YOU WHAT MY SPIRIT ANIMAL IS. NEEVVVAAARRRRRR.

>:(

But that chapter was pretty. I am angry with you for making me last, so I will say no more. You poop-head. >:P

~Tsyo, she who's spirit animal you will never know.

Wow this chapter must have been terribly difficult to write! I really appreciate the very intricate details of the rituals and the emotions that Kagome felt during the process. It gave me a very good insight into your culture, and allows me to learn while reading. Thank you, my dear!

As for the lemon, OMG are you kidding me!! OF COURSE!! I am such a gutter marble, and to have a lemon to read is icing on the cake!!! XD *grins goofily* please do! I am sure you will have a way of weaving it nicely into the story.

Oh gosh, just when I thought he could not get worse, he had to prove himself to be a class A cow!! Why on earth did he have to go confront Kagome and make such stupid comments?

Hrrrmph.

But anyway, I can’t wait to know more about the sweat ceremony!

DID I READ RIGHT?

That cow got the daughter of the chief pregnant??!

OMG.

Inuyasha is totally in for it!! *sharpens knives*

Tokori’s reaction to Kagome’s reaction was hilarious, not many girls would do that, would they?

And I really hope Kagome Papa would recover soon; he doesn’t deserve to be hurt so badly!! It’s all that stupid Inuyasha’s fault. His existence is a mistake.

I liked the Blessingway Chant as well! Thank you for the translation~

Kagome should go into her dreamland more, especially since Sesshoumaru is there! I like how you described being with him is like ‘coming home’. That’s awfully sweet~

That was an interesting and educational chapter. So now that the purification has been completed, what will she have to do next?

Yes, pickled food ftw! >:3

You know my stance on sesskag sexytiemz, but if you say vote, then so I shall: I would totally vote for some sexytiemz, implied or not :) 

And pronounciation keys! They remind me of when I wrote down whatever Hopi word my professor was saying phonetically and then looking it up in our books later D: 

im love this chapter. it makes me relize that so many religions can have so many similarites and then where they can be so differant. like in the form of wicca i pratice we use sumge sticks my favorite being sage. but i would love to see a lemon in this story.