What a cute and refreshing review you have written for both my stories. For "The masked truth" I am so pleased that you have captured and understood Sesshomaru's agony and feelings. You are right...he was strong willed. I myself would have thought Sesshomaru would kill himself...if I had not been the author of course. I was so pleased to read of your perspective of Kagome...how she should realize how much Sesshomaru loves her for not moving on. That was beautiful. I am so glad that you are willing to read this story one more time...I don't think I can let this story go from my heart for a while. If by any chance...you realize something else from this story when you read it once again...feel free to tell me ^_^. I do believe some readers missed tin bits of meaning behind some of the chapters. I would be pleased if you noticed them
And for "The Hime Tradition" I am SO GLAD that you commented its original plot line. That is what I am always going for. And although right now there will be many questions (wonderful and brilliant questions you asked by the way) I will make sure to make them all clear in the future chapters. Once again...thank you for the awesome reviews!

Ah~ another amazing review! I love it!
I am glad that you pointed out how it was intelligent and unselfish of him to not stop Kagome. I didnt realize the intelligent part until you told me ^_^. And yes, you totally understood that Sesshomaru was different than Takashi. Sesshomaru cannot just easily forget Kagome as Takashi can...you've pointed out perfectly that kagome was already his heart his home and sanctuary. Brilliant! ^_^
And I laughed when you said that it would be cruel of Kami and the author to just allow Sesshomaru to suffer. Hehe you will have to find out~
Thank you for another wonderful and insightful review! ^_^

*smiles*
You got it! *jumps up for joy*
You captured the glimmer of hope to meet her in the future...but also the dangers behind his choice! *dances around*
There are many ways to go about Sesshomaru's existence in the future era...and also what happened to Kagome. There are many ways as you've point out in your questions (brilliant questions and paths by the way). However, there is already one path that I have in mind.
*laughs*
I would love to have you as my stalk- I mean fan forever!
But, you will have to see how the ending turns out.
Thank you for another insightful review and for your constant support ^_^

Ah~
You exactly captured what I was trying to portray in this chapter. Sorrow and the respect for her sacrifice. Lovely! And you once again captured Sesshomaru's feelings I'm glad!
Yay, hearing that you are anxious for the next chapter makes me happy! I will post the next chapter soon~ (well...as always ).
And OooOOOooohhhh~ COOKIES! But your review was heart warming enough to make me type away on my computer working on my next chapter!!

I see~ ^_^
Well, I don't want to spoil anything for you.
But that's an interesting point of view you have!
And thank you for your love and support for the "Masked Truth". I really appreciate it! And to compliment the story plot! What an honor!
Many thanks!

Thank you for your review~
What brilliant ideas you have ^_^
Well,the next chapter should be updated soon.
But I wonder what makes you think the story will turn out to be a sad one? Anyways~ I guess you will have to read and find out

Hm hm
We shall see if there is a happy ending
And now that you point it out, the chapter was sort of bittersweet. I didn't realize that at all ^_^ nice~
It is always great to hear that you liked the chapter to the "Masked Truth"!
Thank you for your review!

Thank you for your review! I guess you will find out what happens between the two in the next chapter! Yay! And I found it amusing that you pointed out their argument as a lovers quarrel! Hahahaha. Anyways, hope you enjoy the rest of the story. I am sorry to inform you that I can not spoil the end result to you teehee.

Oh, gods not me. We've been stuck down here in Tenn. for 13 years and have hated all of it. We all can't wait to get home.

Anyway, thanks for the encouraging words!

Amber

Thank you for the giving the sequel a chance! I appreciate your review!