please update this story

This is one of the most wonderful stories I have ever read for this fandom, Your writing is nothing short of amazing!

With all of the the stories that you must do, I'm sure you'll be busy and not have as much time to update this one, but it looks like you only have a couple of chapters left here. PLEASE don't let it end here! This is an AMAZING PIECE OF WORK!!

Cre

Hey you write kick ass stories...please keep it flowing.... are you going to cont. Just Roomies?

Thank you for this great story. It is hard to find a fanfic that shows a believably cold Sesshoumaru, most tend to just not try and keep him in character. In this story I got to see him as stoic and cold as ever while still making it obvious that he cares for Kagome. All in all, it's a great story and I hope you get to update again soon. By the way, will you posting all of your stories in fanfic.net including this one? Thank you for your hard work! ^_^

Thank you for this great story. It is hard to find a fanfic that shows a believably cold Sesshoumaru, most tend to just not try and keep him in character. In this story I got to see him as stoic and cold as ever while still making it obvious that he cares for Kagome. All in all, it's a great story and I hope you get to update again soon. By the way, will you posting all of your stories in fanfic.net including this one? Thank you for your hard work! ^_^

Please continue this story! It has been haunting me for over a year!!! I'm beginning to daydream about sess/kag's daughter coming to the past to save kagome from her kidnappers before a youkai war breaks out... among other possible twists. I am begging you, please!?

I love the story its very very good and can't wait for more chapters!!!

Eeei~ Homgosh. I've been looking for another well-written SessKag story for a while now, and I stumbled on yours. Gosh, it's so nice to see an in-character story, where it's actually BELIEVABLE that Sesshoumaru could fall for Kagome, and vice-versa. I worship your skills and stalk this story now. XD

I look forward to updates! (And good luck with all your work)

Wait, So Does This Mean U and Those Other Authors Won't B On Dokuga? JW, I Hope U Can Let Me Know. Also, Will This Mean Your Chapters Won't B Up On This Site Anymore?

Kagome-Chan

please sen me the" innocent eyes" one and your one "just roomies?"
and update those when you finish if you could.!!!

Why is this place becoming on ly for archiveing stories?? What will be the new place to find all the stories?

Nooo! >. why must it end right there?! I call shinanigans!! ^_^ really, I love the story and I supreamely look forward to your next enstallement...which is hopefully super soon! /crosses fingers 3
~Celestia Prye

Please UPDATE SOON!!!!!
I Dislike CLIFF hangers please ...I gotta know what happens NEXT??!!!

update soon!...

wow! totally love thi story and i cant wait for the next chapter! is there a way you can message me and let me know when you update? that or just tell me how to do that? i'm still kind of a noob when it comes to single spark.
loving it!
DoT

Wonderful.....can't wait until the next chapter. This one is one of my favorites.

great action. i'm tense and waiting to see what will happen. poor rin, she gets into about as much trouble as kagome does. lol.

FL

So far, I've really enjoyed the story. It is very captivating to say the least.
Hope all is well with your new baby,
Chloe

It is so exciting.

great chappie!

I was so happy at your return, I danced a "happy" jig and even got my little puppy dog excited. This story is dear to my heart and I'm beyond ecstatic to see an update. I wonder who else Kagome is going to be confronted with. Ooooh that Naraku! The others had better get there fast because Kagome is completely vulnerable and Sesshoumaru is not all the way healed yet. Yes, he'll fight fiercely to protect her, but he's not at full capacity yet. You've got me on pins and needles now.

Hey I love your story but I wanted to let you know that you spelled "Mononoke" wrong. If you think about it...the Hayao Miyazaki movie "Princess Mononoke" she's the "Demon Princess" or "Monster princess" so thats how I know how to spell Mononoke. And also its "Daijoubu" Trust me. I know. Anyways, I'm glad you updated. It was WAY overdue. :D

wat is going to happen next

This is a wonderful story! I had to play "catch up" this weekend but I finally finished the latest chapter and I find myself eagerly awaiting the next installment! Keep up the excellent work!

You writing is wonderful! And congrats on you baby! We moms need to stick together, especilly the moms who had difficult pregncies. I also nearly lost my daughter many times while carrying her. I had nine months of bed rest. My daughter is going to be 11 years old next month, she is worth all that time I spent down.
Update soon I love the way this story is playing out.
You live in Japan? Cool, it's somewhere I always wanted to visit but now never will due to my failing health. So I content myself reading and looking at pictures.
Don't let the flamers get you down. I caught a lot of flack for a story I am writing called His Mistress of the Shrine. Just delete the ones who bother you.
Hugs from me,
LadySafire in the USA

GREAT job, I love this story so far. I hope you can write the next chapters very soon.
(I'm from Southamerica therefore my english is kind of bad. I hope I wrote correctly this review)

update soon pleasse!

Okaeri! ^^ I'm so glad for the new chappie :D
Itarashai :D

OMG OMG OMG OMG!!!! U CAME BACK!! OMG! I Thought U Had Gone 4 Good!!!! I'm SO0O0 Excited!! PLEASE Update As Soon As U Can! We've All Waited So Long!!!!

Kagome-Chan

Ecstatic....more like completely euphoric! You have returned with a vengeance. Wonderful new chapter, and I can't wait to see what happens next.

man...naraku has some serious issues. (not that we didn't already know that.) i certainly hope kagome comes out relativelyunscathed from this horrendous ordeal. would you please add me to an update list? my email is unavailabletoyu@yahoo.com please and thank you!

FL

love the story. its awesome. please update soon.

I don't know the backstory to this, but it seems I've read this story before, complete in its entirety, but I don't remember where.

As for this version of it, it is good, and thus far enjoyable. I disagree with regard to the person who said that the Japanese interrupts the story, but I do agree that it can be taken a step too far. The best rule of thumb is to use the Japanese term where it doesn't translate into English.

Youkai and Hanyou are good examples.. the translation, "Demon" "Half-Demon" just isn't what Takahashi had in mind. She said she meant "Magical Creatures" -- certainly not what the term "Demon" conjures up in English.

Similarly the honorifics don't translate, nor does the overly polite usage; when speaking to someone such as Lord Sesshoumaru, Kagome knows which words to employ; that distinction would be lost in English.

There are, however, words that are readily translatable and which don't have any special significance in Japanese. Those words should be rendered in English, in this reader's opinion.

There are few problems with grammar and punctuation. In many places a comma is needed and isn't present; some spelling errors, omitted words, that sort of thing -- nothing that having it edited ("beta'ed") couldn't fix. They aren't close to the worst errors; they're fairly minimal, but the occur often, and for that reason only are mentioned.
Nice flow in the story, good dialog, and otherwise very enjoyable.

Love this story, you're doing a wonderful job writing it. Thanks for the new chapter.

Lovely story. I can't wait until you update again! I really hope Kagome makes it through her trials alright, and that there is a happy ending! I love happy endings! But i never seem to write them..hmm.. lol Update soon! 3

I really enjoy your story and I'm glad that you've updated. There is only one complaint that I have. I understand that the gang is Japanese and whatnot; but when you insert Japanese words in an otherwise English story, it distracts from the story. It's pointless and it looks odd-looking.

I hope you don't take this as a flame or anything, because I do enjoy the story. I just feel that the Japanese words have no place in any English fic. The anime and manga can get away with it because those are two visual mediums; but here, the focus is entirely on the words.

Have a good one!

Klown

yaaaaaay I'm so glad you're back. Sorry to hear about that review. Shame on them, that was totally unnecessary. It sounds like they don't have anything better to do then sit around and judge people all day.

While scanning A Single Spark I came across your story, and I'm glad that I did. ^_^ Your story has depth without all the extra boring details that authors usually use to fill pages, and it doesn't have an overused stupid plot either. In short, it is awesome! Your grammar is pretty good too. I was surprised when I read that you lived in Japan. Trust me when I say that most people born in America have bad grammar!!! I see very little wrong with your story. The most common mistake I see in your writing is using 'to' when it should be 'too' or vice versa. That or 'your' when it should be 'you're.' LOL sorry if I sound like a critic...I have a mentor who is so strict in these things, and it seems that I have been influenced. ^_^ Anyways, please continue to write and be a good role model to those who are trying to.

Very good chapter. I think you meant confetti, not graffiti.

I am so glad you're still writing this, but, girl, you need to chill over the mean idiots who leave nasty reviews. When they get you so upset that you respond, then they've won. The thing is, people who leave mean, hurtful reviews aren't worth your time or energy. They are pathetic, little people filled with anger and jealousy. You are too fine a person to let such unworthy individuals get you bent out of shape. Just delete their reviews and ignore them.

Welcome back : ) I'm glad to hear that your life is going well and you will be coming back to us. I've truly missed your presence. I hope to see more soon. Lots of love.

I must say I've become quite a fan of your story. I love how smoothly you show the stormy relationship between Kagome and Sesshoumaru. I love how you kept each of the characters just the same; I can't stand stories where Sesshoumaru suddenly becomes totally OOC. Kudos for you. Please update soon.

I've missed this story. Glad to see you are back.

I saw your update on the main page and whooped in joy. My mom ran upstairs to see if I was still alive! Thank god you updated. I was beginning to think I would forever be left in fanfiction limbo waiting for your next chapter. But my soul has moved on into heaven, because I loved this chapter. That Random Fan idiot is just some loser sitting at his mother's computer insulting other people's hard work because he is insecure about his own flaws. Don't worry about people like him and he's lucky he's not were I come from or he would have been lucky to see tomorrow. I believe you were absolutely within your limits of completely cussing that Elsie girl out. I know that if someone would have plagiarized my story I would have done something much worse than just report them or call them out. But that's just me I can have a bit of a temper XP...Anyways now that I have all that out I will eagerly await your next update. Keep up the great writing and I wish you and your family well.
--->Shayna

You have no idea how much bodily fluids I had to rid in order for your return to finally process into my mind. Speechless as always and ecstatically happy you're back. Hope your family is doing well. C=

Its great to have you back!! Yeah!!:P Will there also be a new chapter for "Just Roomies" please, that is one of my fav. stories. I know how it is, I just had my first child at the age of 29 in August of last year. And just with her, there is no time to do anything else. But great chapter. Please update when you can...

it's a real shame you're such a good writer because the melo-dramatic BS you post at the beginning of most of your fics is just childish. you really have an inflated sense of ego and should look into therapy. as for the fics, they are great.

hey are you gonna leave us hangin' like this???? no fair! i hope its just due to time limitations and nothing serious! i think we're all missing this story. please update it soon
tilayha

PLEASE PLEASE CONTINUE SILENTANGELS STORY HEAL ME!!!!! PLEEEAAASSEEE!!!!!!

Just one word: Fantastic!

I'm still "patiently?" waiting for you to get some free time from your hectic schedule to take some time for this story. Waiting, waiting, waiting. Still waiting. I'm beginning to collect cobwebs waiting in front of my computer.

Ok, to talk about your fanfiction...
Really, really well done! Theres a few little mistakes with wording, such as you saying 'rid of' without saying 'get' first in cases where it should be said, and using 'too' where you should use 'to', but other than those tiny grammar blips, I've seen nothing but greatness in your story so far.

Talking about your A/Ns...
I honestly missed this entire thing with you and this Elsie person, but if I'm to understand this whole situation correctly, anyone who saw this Elsie chick say that she didnt care that she didnt have permission to continue a story that someone close to you wrote, and then got pissed that YOU got upset at her, is obviously an idiot. Without getting permission first from the writer (or in this case, writer's next of kin), any kind of continuation of the story would be stealing. And I know, you already said the whole situation was over and done with, but I just have to let it be known that I personally think anyone who got mad at you for "making a scene" over something as rude and wrong as that needs to take a deep look at themselves in the mirror and figure out whats wrong with them.
Lata!
:--Saeko.

i absolutly loved it Bravo, it was ver well writen. keep up the good work. also id love to know when you are planning on postin the next chapter. really would like to fallow along if you won't mind taking time to do that. My email is dixychick_15@vanity.com or if you have IM its kay_jazz16@yahoo.com wan to here from you great job

PLEASE!!!!!!!You said you would come back and finish this story. I LOVE this story. Where are you?

Hnnn...

Looks about empty screen...taps foot...checks watch...wonder if the baby is born yet? Hn....wonder when MuteShadow will continue this story...Hn....

Right...will come by again soon and see...sigh....shoulders slumped...walks away, looks backwards and walks off sreeen right....

i loveeeeeeeeeeeeee this story, please write more chapters
:)

Don't listen to any of the negative crap. I think yo are doing a wonderful job and that you are doing nothing wrong in the process. This is a great fanfic and I can't wait for the next update.
GREAT JOB!!!!
~Heather

more chapters please!!

more chapters please!!

more chapters please!!

hi, i hope you are ok, love this fic.

i hope you continue to write this fanfic. i come on almost everyday to see if a page has been added or not. o well i'm sure you'll update this fic when you have the time.

I just found your story and started reading it, and it is great. YOU have done an amazing job with the characters and staying true to the way that they were created. I just made it to the part where you talked about this story being copied and that is horrible. It is a great thing you are doing by finishing this story with permission but for someone to try and just take it is wrong. People had no right to get upset with you for whatever you did about that otherstory.Thus far you have done an amazing job and I can't wait to get to finish reading it. Keep up the good work and personally I think you live in on of the best places to live. For the past few years me and my friends have had an obsession with Japan. Keep up the good work with your stories.

I don't know if I've already written a review for this story.. but it is amazing. I'm addicted. You are such a talented author, it's awe-inspiring. Very original, very gradual, yet progressive. I absolutely love it. Keep up the good work. Update soon, please. :]

i cant wait for u to continue this story. i cried whe yasha killed kagome. i almost wish maru killed him outright!! please continue soon
tilayha

Argh! I hate it when I misspell or insert the wrong word. The word they're should have been their in my last message. Sorry for the incorrect grammar. Anyhoo===please, muteshaddow, let those creative juices flow to those talented fingers of yours & type away.

You have such a inborn talent for storytelling. I've thoroughly enjoyed watching they're feelings slowly grow for each other. I've also discovered more of your stories that you began about a year ago & never finished. Reluctant Honor/Hidden Affections/Indebted Honor/My Unfaithful Heart/Cavern Craze. Do you plan on finishing any of them? It would break my heart to know they'd all been abandoned. Please reply to jonettasurratt@tx.rr.com I just wish I had your talent with words & imagination.

Woa. U R My Favorite Person On the Planet. No...I'm Serious. I Have Been Reading Your Stories 4 Almost a Year Now, Every Few Weeks I Check 2 C If U Have Added Anything 2 Them. And Now U Have Added Chapter 8 2 This 1!!!! I Was So0o0 Happy!! Please Update Soon! And Please Try 2 Update Your Other Stories As Well!!!!

Peace, Luv, and Sleepiness,

Kagome-Chan

Hey hun sorry for my fellow Americans. Forget them you are doing a great job and have a right to be proud of your heritage do not let them put you down. Elise was wrong in her ways you are not you have permission and respect. Keep doing your thing and congrats on the pregnancy keep us updated on it.
CC ^.~

I still love this story. It is interesting and the plot line is only getting thicker. I can't wait till you update this, but I really want you to update Cavern Craze too. Well keep up the good work.

apology accepted. is it safe to come out from under the bed now?

i love this story still... i think you're a good writer regardless of what language you use or what country you come from. talent is talent.

This is the first time reviewing one of your stories MuteShadow-san.
I've read this story before and have found poorly written fakes. I'm happy that I've once again found YOUR story and not another plagarazation. I can't even begin to put into words the raw talent that you exhibit with every chapter that you post. Thank you for allowing your fans, the priviledge, to see inside your extrodinary imagination.

This is the first time reviewing one of your stories MuteShadow-san.
I've read this story before and have found poorly written fakes. I'm happy that I've once again found YOUR story and not another plagarazation. I can't even begin to put into words the raw talent that you exhibit with every chapter that you post. Thank you for allowing your fans, the priviledge, to see inside your extrodinary imagination.

~OMG~
I LOVE IT! ! !
Please, make more! ! ! !

wow!!! i loved your fic!! continue posting the other chaps :D!! what will happen between those two?

well ive got to say girl i like ur style of writing and , not to be off topic, youre spunk in standing up for the plagerizing thing going on... it makes me happy to known im not the only crazed girl out there whos got a sense of honor the size of texas and a temper that could make zues wimper like a coward....anywho back on to congradulating you on this awesome story, *clears throat* UR STORYS ROCK MA SOX!!! i hope you coninue with this story and update soon!!!!! you make me happy and want to dance when you update!!!
peace out girlscout,
T-Town Cali Girl

I would be really happy if you could keep updating this story, and please update Cavern Craze!

I have to say hats off to you. I have been following Healing a Taiyoukai since you started doing it. I have read the original and I must say I love how you have redone it. I am amazed at how you can take the same fic and make it so much better, while at the same time maintain the characteristics that made the original so good. I also wanted to say for someone who has English as a second language; you write much better than most native English. Great story and I hope you throw an interesting twist into the end that is different from the original.

Great story and good luck with the baby. I know the last few months of my second pregnancy I was on bed rest and I was ready to kill everybody. I hope your confinement is nearing its end!

Aeries

I've been waiting for new chapters for quite some time now. Your genuine ability to capture a readers mind with your exceptional writing style and creativity was more than worth the wait. I look forward to what's next in this story, I hope you don't leave us all hanging for too long. I can't wait to see through to this Naraku twist and see what happens with Sesshoumaru and Kagome!

yay your back *hugs* and kewl chapter ^_^ plz keep updating

hey just wanted to say that i really love your story. it is very interesting and catching. i just can't wait for the next update chapter. keep it up.

I wish you had more chapters. But it is still lovely.
Yours Truly
Aki-kawa

wow 100/10 man this is so cool!!! the twists and truns geez i love it

I love the way you handle this story. Great job.

I like this story a lot, and definently can't wait for the next chapter to come out. But is there any chance that you have anything for Cavern Craze? Please.

Bravo!!!!!!!!!!! this was a great chapter please update soon

Oh THANK YOU so much for returning to us so quickly!! I was really afraid that you would be absent for a longer time! Your dedication to this story is nothing short of amazing, especially considering what you are going through in your daily life.

I love the way you left this chapter ... and the poor TaiYoukai still doesn't know that others have seen his caring and concern for Kagome. So, they are now bonded?? And he is aware of what he has done? This should prove MOST interesting!

Again, thank you for returning to us so soon. Best wishes for your continued health and that of your child!!
:D
~~Wiccan~~

Yay! This chapter was beautifully done once again. I hope Sesshoumaru deals with InuYasha in the good ol' ass-kickin' style. He deserves it. And now the ball starts rolling as well between Sesshoumaru and Kagome. I'm too excited to see how this will all turn out! Till next time!

Wonderfull, wonderfull!!
I love you for you way in writing.
Please update as soon as you can.

A deep bow in respect and an warm smile for the most wonderfull writer.

I really love your story, especially when Kag shielded Sess from harm way (aka from Inu baka) and Sess gave her some energy. It was so romantic. I hope San, Mir, Ship and Inu baka came back in time to see this cute scene.

ah very interesting! I hope kagome makes it out okay! :-D but we all know she will, she's got a hot and tasty demon waiting on her.. if i had sesshoumaru waiting on me... hell I think I'd move a damn mountain in my sleep! lol. well please update soon! and welcome back!

Glad ur back
Don't let people playa hate u. Just keep doin ur thang

this story just keeps getting better and better. cant wait for the next chapter
tilayha

YAY another great chapter!!!! Can't wait for the next one!!!! Hehe

oh mi-gah.

loved it. its super sweet that sessho's so protective of kaggie. update when u can please.

Welcome back. Great chapter. Now we know Sesshoumaru's thoughts and feelings, yet he remains "in character." The villager who fainted from Sesshoumaru's glare was a hoot.

What a beautiful chapter!! I absolutely love how Sesshoumaru dealt with Inuyasha and how he made sure that it was him that took Kagome to Kaede!! I'm so impressed that Sesshoumaru gave Kagome some of his spiritual energy to fight her demons!! You are an incredible author!! Thank you so very, very much for the wonderful update!! I love this story!!

I am glad to see you back. I really enjoyed reading this chapter, it was well worth the wait. I look forward to reading more.

Yay! I'm glad you're back.

Oooo i likey!! Keep up the awesome work!

A rather deep chapter, full of all manner of emotional turmoil; well executed of course.

I very much suspect that Inuyasha was dropped on his head as a child…repeatedly, and that in and of itself MUST explain his emotional immaturity. Oh yes, we can go on to the mistreatment of the hanyou and inferiority complex and hence his possessiveness of anything he perceives as his, but leaving that aside from the moment, I prefer to stick to my simplistic views that he was DROPPED HEAVILY ON HIS SORRY LITTLE SILVAN HEAD.

I do rather like how Kaede handles Sesshoumaru, who can, at times, be somewhat overbearing and needs to be taken down a peg. She succeeded.

Yes, a very emotion filled chapter. Sesshoumaru questioning himself is always a very good thing and even Shippo had a moment of revelation. It becomes readily apparent, that the little Feudal band has accepted Sesshy as the Alpha not withstanding.

As for Naraku’s plans for playing off emotions…oh Naraku, he who laughs last…laughs best. He should be very much thinking along the lines as to whether, he has something to protect (wicked evil smile). With love comes infinite sorrow at times, but with it, comes selflessness, and total and utter power…not weakness. Being emotionally barren…he will never understand that.

Anyway, EXCELLENT CHAPTER…as always.

I'm glade you're back from your vacation, and hope it went well!
I thought maybe Keada(sp) would say that sesshy loves kags...but thankfully she did't, because if she had, and sesshy had stayed in character, he would've killed her...
I wasn't that happy that Naraku found out about their growing...'relationship', but i know its probably a part of your overall plot...
I hope kags wakes soon...
and can you explain what keada said? about all the stuff she's endoured...will it be flashbacks/nightmares or what?
UP-DATE SOON PLEASE!!!
TTFN!
joanne

Oooohhh....I'm so glad that you're back. I love reading this chapter. I can't wait to read more. Please update again soon.

Glad you're back and hopefully rested. How are you and the baby? When is her due date? Yeah, I know I'm supposed to be reviewing the fic but I can't seem to help caring. The fic is going great. I'm sure impressed in the way you are making this your own story as well as Silent Angel's. I'm sure she is very proud of your revision. There are a few typos I come across but nothing of great importance. I'll be waiting for the next update. Jen

yay you add it!! Man that was realllllllly good. But Inuyasha need to get kicked in the face

I'm glad to see you back. I love the twist! I hope all is well and I can't wait for more chapters!

I am sorry for what others have done. I have enjoyed your stories so far and I would have to say this one is my favorite. I agree with you on the Elsie situation. There are a lot of imature people out there. Anyways I hope you start doing better.

Bubbles2187

Hello there!

I stumbled upon your story quite some time ago, when the first chapter was the only chapter. By the first paragraph, I knew I was hooked. With your great descriptions and awesome characterizations, by the end of the first chapter, I was screaming for more. Quickly I added you to my favorite fanfic list and went on my marry way.

Time went by, and sadly I didn't check up on your story for a long while. But today, (Monday, May 21) I found I had some time on my hands and I felt like some reading. (Though I need to write... I haven't updated in a month... I think... lol No wonder I hardly have fans!) To my great surprise and pleasure, I found that there were seven, wonderfully long chapters awaiting me!

AND SUCH WONDERFUL CHAPTERS TOO!!!! I read everything in one sitting.

You have followed through with this story VERY well! It is a hard thing to capture Sesshomaru's true essence. But I do believe, my dear, that you have successfully done so. I was THRILLED with your deep insight on his thoughts and his own personal emotions. Instead of a Sesshomaru look-alike in your story, (Which most fanfics have) you had the real taiyoukai!

BRAVA!!! I can HARDLY wait for the next chapter! (By the way, the little lemon in the last chapter made me drool... GOOD JOB!) ^_^

Now, When I fell upon your little note at the end of the seven chapters, I was appalled. (The taste of bile is still resting on my tongue while I write this)

Though I am unsure of what EXACTLY happened between you and some other authors/members, I came to the conclusion that someone plagiarized a story belonging to one of your friends... A friend that is no longer writing or is no long on this plain of existence... and you were in the care of said story when it was copied and pasted under a different name.

HORRIBLE!!!!

I have been on this site for some time now... been writing fanfics and posting them online even longer. And during all those years of sharing and reading fanfics, I have NEVER fell across a story of a fanfic being plagiarized. When I was done reading your note for the first time... (I read your note five times to make sure I wasn't crazy) I must admit, I almost vomited.

Plagiarism is the foulest crime one can commit against an author. It is insulting, degrading and a smear on the authors good name. The very thought of someone, other than the author, posting a fanfic that doesn't belong to them, makes me appalled and loathsome towards the thief. And that is what a plagiarizer is:

A THIEF.

For you, Mute Shadow, I humbly give you my deepest apologizes and warmest respect in this whole matter. If, for any reason, you need a friend, an editor or someone to screech and bellow at, I offer you my assistance.

You have my deepest respect.

Good luck to you, sister of the pen!

Pen Name: Evellin
Real Name: Keri

i am relitively new to the fanfic scene. just as i do not trust movie critics i do not trust other types of reviews. i read a story before i let anyone elses oppinions influence me. that said i am patiently waiting for more on this story. a great story is a great story and this is a great story. grammer and spelling have nothing to do with it if the story rings true.
tilayha

Sorry you are taking a break. I think this fic is really great. I can tell you love writing.

Flames and people like that anger me. I hate how people treat others of a different race and such. I wish everyone could just get along. I am a "white american" and even thouh I am such I get racial remarks thrown at me from other races a lot for just being myself. People don't think that happens but it does. :( I know how it feels, though many think I shouldn't.

Anyway enough on that. I really love this story and think you are very good at what you do. I once got an entire entry in an llivejournal flaming me because of a fic I wrote. These are insensitve a**h*les that have nothing better to do with their time.


I know it can get ya down. You can have a ton of great reviews then one flamer comes and your "writing self esteem" drops like a rock.

Don't let it get to ya. Just know that you have a great story going and I look forward to you writing more.

i love your story, i never really knew what fanfiction was until my friend got me hook to it. i look forward to reading more of your stuff..
ja ne
oni_chan

Man I find it cool to be Japanese. I'm a American, black at that, and I get mail like you get but it's from Myspace tell me to pick a race and stick to it. But anyway, ingore the dumbass ok mami? Dont let them haters beat you down. And did you say married? You lucky.

lol You have some one to love and support you.

eek!!!!!!! This is soo good!!!!!!!!!!!>. Come back soon!!!!!!!! I love your stories!

I am sorry to hear that you will be leaving, even for only a short time, Akiko. I feel for you, since I take pride in my work as well, and when it is down-sized, even if only by a few individuals, it takes a blow. We work hard to achieve the talent, the skill that we now have at this moment, and it is shameful that they would attack someone in such a way. I am ashamed of my culture, Americans, Westerns, whatever anyone in the world wishes to call us, since we do not seem to understand how such a thing can hurt another person. And we should not attack someone simply because they are not apart of our culture, nor are they of the same race. I wish I could apologize for them, but I know they they would not wish me to, nor do I have the right to apologize for another person. But I will say that you have my support, Akiko, no matter your race or what flamers say. This story is beautiful, just as it was when SilentAngel held it, and I hope that you will find time to relax and one day come back to it.

Kiba

O_O OMG!!! Don't just leave it there. This story is amazing. I can't wait until you update. 2 weeks isn't too long. :P I'm a new reader, so I don't know what's happening, but please please please please please update soon!!!!

aww.... man, i just got addicted to this fic, can u like send the next chapter to me on e-mail (i know u dont' trust e-mail) but PLEASE my e-mail is lonergirl24@hotmail.com or dork_2408@yahoo.com i never give my e-mail out but i really really really really really liked this fic..... ~sigh~ I'd really like it, and i know u heard this before but don't listen to those bitches, they're jsut jelouse, excuse my french..... but yeah... i'm looking forward to your next chapter cuz i'm a stay at home mom who has nothing to do but read fanfic, i don't think i have the talent to write so.... thank u and i'd like it if you could do that for me....

*waves japanese/native-american flag* :-D hurry back! I hope you have a nice vacation! p.s. that was just dirty, a virus! People should really let sleeping dogs lie. I hope everything gets fixed and working properly! sorry to cut it short, got to go to work. :-( haha i will be looking forward to your return!

Try not to let them bother you. You are an extremely talented writer. I love your story, and I hope you come back soon!

I am a new reveiwer...but I must say...this is the best story I truly have ever read! Please start writing again!

Hello MuteShadow......i must say that i love this story and i understand what you are going through. it is hard to take such a personal matter like that and then be relentlessly attacked for it. i personally have gone through this and i hope you can pull out of this slump.....take as long as you need to rest and recuperate, for your feelings overall matter far more than a story.....i'm sure that your readers would understand your prolonged abcence......i would say get well soon but your not sick and this kind of emotional pain is very hard to get over quickly. take good care of yourself and only return to your stories when ready.....i wish you the best of luck and send out silent prayers for you in your time of hardships.

- Sloane

dON'T LISTEN to what those BASTARDS SAY TO YOU YOUR THE BEST AUTHORESS EVER THOSE PEOPLE SHOULD BE LUCKY TO EVEN READ YOUR STORY!!!!!!!!!!! but if your retire for a little while please rember that you always have your fans to support you all the way.

I'm sorry to hear that you have been being harrassed. I love your story and I apologise for not reviewing earlier. (I'm a bit of a lurker. *Sighs* Anti-social even in the Fanfiction community.)

Your story is very well written. This story along with Rinseternalsoul's fic Violation of Honor are my favorites. I check everyday for new chapters!

I can understand your wish for a break, and I wish you a relaxing one. I will wait paitently until you are strong enough to continue. Thank You so much for deciding to continue to write this fic, it terriffic!!

Best Wishes,
Kurokajin

I can't believe this has happened. I didn't know people could be this cruel, but I stand corrected. I'll be waiting patiently for you return. I love your writing and I would hate to see you stop, as would your other fans...I think. I hope things turn out for the better soon. Good luck. :(

I was really stunned when I read your author notes and the cruel things people have said/done, not only in regards to your story, but because you are Japanese. I myself hold a high regard for the Japanese people, their culture, art and beliefs and have done so since a small child; and that respect is one of the reasons that I was drawn to Japanese animation in the first place. I find it disgusting that anyone would base their opinions on someone's ethic background, and as a 'Westerner' I apologize most whole-heartedly for their ignorance, and I want you to know that I am enjoying your story very, very much. Do not give up hope! Not all of us who live a 'world away' are so dishonorable and self-absorbed!

Hello.

I just wish to say that I admire your strength in this and that I understand perfectly. Don't mind the rating. Truth be told, it's never what people think of your writing, it's what you think of your writing. For the asshole who sent you that virus, forget it. The guy obviously is jealous of your writing ability and is expressing it by sending cruel mail. If you ever get insulted again, all of your fans are strong shoulders for you to lean on. To the woman who was dumb enough to copy and paste your story, she is unimportant. Usually, the ones who take your story and copy it like that have no real imagination and steal other people's stories. Take as long as you like to take a break. ^_^

Look forward to reading your next update!
Nichole ^_^ =D

I am so sorry that this is happening to you. I have followed this story since SilentAngel first posted it. I think it is beyond disrespectful to her memory for people to put negative feedback on such a great story. I just wanted to say that I think that you have done a great job with your revision of Healing a Taiyoukai. I wonder perhaps if you could post the story under a new author name and title and maybe on a different site? I guess that would kind of letting the flamers win, but I would really like to see how this story plays out. Well, sorry for the long winded review, but I thought you deserved some more support!

note: i am from mexico

note: i am from mexico

I am sorry to hear that you are retiring for the time being. I've really enjoyed the story thus far and will look forward to its return or be saddened at its loss, whichever takes place.

However, I do want to let you know that ratings and reviews have hardly ever influenced whether I read a story or not, because I've read far too many that have a high rating or many positive reviews that have grammar to make my heart cry and horribly contrived or cliched story lines that make the creative writing major part of me cringe repeatedly. Personally, I go by the summary and the first chapter or so. Granted, I can't speak for others, but it would take more than a rating for me to read a story. Yours certainly has what I look for in a good story. Again, thank you for sharing your take on this story and creativity with us and I hope this is not the last we will see of it.

Akiko I shall eagerly await your return. I'm appaled with the transgressions done against you by people fom Western Society. I just wanted you to know that not all of us are incompetent morons. I hope that these haters will not diminish your thoughts of others, who still honor you.

i am sorry that are people can't see that we are all equal no matter what we are (WE ALL HAVE FEELINGS)
maybe they don't know what is is LOVE, because if they did knew, LOVE is treat the other people the same way that we want them to treat us.
i hope see you soon, your fic is one of the best i had ever read.

ps. sorry for the awful writing. but i am learing ,
and I wish you all the best and your family form Mexico
sakdren.

Take whatever time you need. You are caring for more than one life at the moment and sometimes we all need a break.

I know my name is Flamer, but this is no Flame. I've been reading your fics for awhile now, and I feel you. People suck, plain and simple. You cant let them bring you down. Easier said, than done, but you're a fighter! That said, I really enjoy your fics, and I really hope you continue writing. Rock on, Shadow. P.S., Thats why I don't accept emails unless they've been scanned. ^_~

Take as much time as you need. I'll look forward to seeing you when you get back. Perhaps I'm odd but I don't look at rating or reviews. I read the summery and give it a shot that's how I found you and I'm glad I did.

well i just hope that you come back in bussiness soon cause the one who sent you that email was so dense and stupid to understand that silentangel legally passed into you the story and i'm mean it's clear and another reason stop sulking is if you stay on break for a little while longer, the bitch might think that she got the better of you and you don't want to be the loser ones would you? show her that people who mess up with you never lives ,plot your revenge while your cp is still in vacation ok ?

well i can't tell you how pissed off i am to hear someone sent you a virus! To be honest I feel that is going over the top and if I knew who did it I would probably try to attempt a virus attack on them but thats not in my character. I know it's not fun to get a virus attack, jeeze someone sent me a freeken trojan virus and then i had to wipe my computer clean and reinstall everything! But anyways I hope everyone stops sending you vile e-mails and comes to realize their immense stupidity. But I do hope you have a nice and relaxing break and that I will miss you *hugs*

I really love your story, and I'm disapointed that you are putting it on hold. But I understand. I'm sorry that you have to put up with such stuff, it would ruin me too if I were in your situation.

And if I must say Yay to Japanese!! I'm American but I would love to learn Japanese and come to Japan. You seem really cool, and I love your story a lot. I hope that things can be settled so that you can continue this story

It's completely understandable for you to take a break with what you are going through now. Of all the things to do, stealing the story of someone who is no longer of this world, especially a child, is just horrible. I commend you for the way you've handled this, I must admit that I might have exploded by this point, you seem to be quite level-headed about matters. You are a brilliant authoress and, I suspect, a wonderful person as well and I feel it's a pity I do not know you personally.

I wish the best for you and your family.

-Christina

you know what, i love your writings. and that's all that really matters. most people are just out to make others feel bad to make themselves feel better.

i can hardly wait for more of this amazing story. it quickly became one of my favorites and i would hate for the idiotic actions of some to persuade you to end this fun story. so keep the faith.

I am sad to hear that they are giving you a hard time because you revealed someone's dishonorable deeds. I wish there was something that could be done to change their minds but as the saying goes "ignorance is bliss" and they probably won't listen to reason. It is the way of a mob. I was really looking forward to seeing the progress of this very well written fan fiction since these are the last two weeks I can devote to reading until I must return to school but things don't always go as planned. Good luck in your future endeavors and don't get too discouraged. They only win when they manage to drive you away.

From the not so anonymous J9

I think that everyone need some time for themself once in a while. So please take care of yourself (don't even open the PC in your time out).
I'll be waiting for you with pacience and I hope that your time off will do wonders for you.

For now good bye, love Any9.

A deep bow in respect and an warm smile for the future mother.

To ease your mind this isn't a flame. My only irk is that for someone who says they don't like drama you sure seem to post a lot of it in the form of exceptionally long ranting author's notes. I understand that this may be a special circumstance etc. etc. but I think that might've been best handled elsewhere. Author's notes are typically for information relevant to the plot or themes of the story, not a forum for writers to rant about what's pissing them off today.

That being said...on to the story.,.Though I'm not sure really what the circumstances surrounding your re-writing of this fic are, I must say that thus far you seem to have done an excellent job. For someone whose native language isn't english I think you write exceptionally well. My only suggestion to you would be to find a beta who could help you with the nuances of english grammar. Some of your characters could benefit from the use of contractions to help them stay in character. For instance, I think it would be more likely for Kagome, a modern teenager, to say "what's" than "what is." Sesshomaru, on the other hand, never really uses contractions so your writing style really works for his character. There are also a few minor typo-like errors throughout that a beta could probably fix for you too no problem.

Thus far I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this fic. You have the ability to keep all characters for the most part in character which is very hard to do consistently (particularly Sesshomaru...I think you have him down pat).

I sincerely hope you continue your revision of this fic once you feel it is appropriate to. I can sympathize with your flame situation, having received numerous ones myself in the past for my fanfics but you seem to have a good attitude about the whole thing. As a fellow fanfictino reader I feel like I should apologize for their ignorance. I think people sometimes forget that these things are meant to be fun ways to escape the modernity of everyday life for a little while.

Well this is probably the longest review I've had to date hahaha Good luck with the birth of your daughter, I hope all goes well and hopefully we'll see another post from you on here sometime soon. Cheers!

Langus

Aww, I'm sorry for what you've been going through. I really like your story. This is th first of yours I've read and your writing style is wonderful! I'm looking forward to more!

I also am one of those that doesn't pay attention to ratings. I know there ARE people who like to try to ruin things for others, and it's stupid. But hopefully things will get better while you're on break. Good luck!

I'm not 100% sure what is going on. Someone put thier name on your story or something. I just can't really understand why such a thing would happen. I guess I just don't know what the benifit to such a thing would be. It's not like you get paid for this. I mean people don't even know your real name there is not really any "glory" in fanfiction writing. Well, best of luck with the whole ordeal, and I do hope you will return when you are comfortable with it.

i'm sorry for all the things you are going through at the moment. I completely understand you arguement and support you and your story all the way. i am a devoted fan!

Hang tough!!

i got that from powerpuff girls (he,he) :-)

I'm sad to hear your taking a leave.. I hope you come back soon!!
I'm saddened to hear of all the troubles you've had..
Please don't let it discourage you!! Your a fantastic writer!
And for someone to attack your heritage is absolutly ludicrus!! No one should EVER bring that into something like that, it's completely unjustified! I hope they feel completely ashamed of themselves!!!
Please don't stop writing over this! You have my support (if it counts for much ^_~)!!
K

Hey, I'm really sorry that this is happening to you. I really hate story stealers and I really HATE people who downgrade stories when they are nothing but pure fun and entertainment. But don't worry, they're just jealous ;) Your fans are still here, still waiting. Don't let it get to you.

Sincerely
RAO

My god! Quite a long speech you have there, but I totally understand. I am Asian, not Japanese, but I understand the harships you are going through both as a writer and an Asian. I comend you on your bold words and your strength in your endeavor to speak out against those who speak out against you. I love your story and I wouldn't say anything mean or horrible against any of them. I've been reading it since the beginning and am sad to hear that you will be gone for some time. IT must truly be hard and painful to make this decision, but perhaps it is for the best for both you and your readers. Int his time, you can de-stress yourself from all the anger floating around and perhaps your anit-readers can have time to reflect on their actions. Aside from that, I hope you do return to the fanfic scene, because in the end, we all love writing these fanfics and we shouldn't let horrible things like this come between any one of us. I hope others will begin to wise up and hopefully you can return to the fanfiction scene.

I'm sorry you feel that way...
No one should be singled out for ridicule, not only is it unfair, and cruel; it was down-right disgustingly "elementary school" you'd think some people would grow out of that phase...
Alas some never do... But I believe it's because they never learned to use their brains which would be the size of peas (single peas I mean). I know it'll take a while, to add more to your stories but I have to congratulate you on writing down what you think... Not enough people can do that and not erase it afterwards...
Warm wishes and pleasant regards,
Strawberry Cordial

Very sorry to know you won't be around for a while, and even sorrier that people are being so childish in their attitude towards you.

Sometimes a break is a good thing though, for more reasons than you intend. Myself and the rest of your fans will be here waiting for you when you return. Enjoy your 2 week vacation, I'm sure I'm not the only one who plans on holding you to the 2 week only thing ;) Your writing is just too good to go without for too long.

Ok so I know you're getting the same reviews saying the same thing over and over again. So here it is from my prospective =]
People seriously need to take a chillpill sometimes. They let their anger get to them and do whatever they can to make your life a living hell. Don't let it get to you it happens to everyone. The person who sent you that flame really has no life whatsoever to do that to someone.
Take a nice break, you certainly deserve it with your pregnancy. The last thing you need is to be involved with this bullshit. Just stay away from the computer for a week, and if you have any ideas just jot them down in a notebook or something.
Have a nice week MuteShadow, and I give my best regards to you and your growing family. Take care now 3 3

Those people who are sending you hate mail is quite stupid. This story is a really great story to read. Even if you are going to take a two week break, I will wait patiently for your fanfiction stories. Thank you! I hope the other reviewers will be more kind and not immature in the future.
=]

Please come back soon...or write fast on adultfanfiction...please I love this story..and pretty much your writing all together

Hi I'm sorry that happend to you, actually I never care about the rating, why because sometimes authors have up and downs... can't judge them but other people think, for example I am a really good writer you can se my stories in quizilla about Jack Sparrow with id Sicilia and Sesshomaru with another id, Elizabeth-23.... but here when I wrote the first chapter of a story I was really depress and felt like giving it a shot.... and what happened??? someone judge it so hard that I cried.......... and since I didn't have anytime beacuse I was working 2 shifts every single day!!!!1111 I haven't have time to even try a second chapter.... i haven't even update.... with this I'm not telling you to not take your time... actually I'm encoraging you to do so....... but I just wanted to let you know that you are a great author and I hope you let me know when you will continue this story...... because is one of the bests!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi I'm sorry that happend to you, actually I never care about the rating, why because sometimes authors have up and downs... can't judge them but other people think, for example I am a really good writer you can se my stories in quizilla about Jack Sparrow with id Sicilia and Sesshomaru with another id, Elizabeth-23.... but here when I wrote the first chapter of a story I was really depress and felt like giving it a shot.... and what happened??? someone judge it so hard that I cried.......... and since I didn't have anytime beacuse I was working 2 shifts every single day!!!!1111 I haven't have time to even try a second chapter.... i haven't even update.... with this I'm not telling you to not take your time... actually I'm encoraging you to do so....... but I just wanted to let you know that you are a great author and I hope you let me know when you will continue this story...... because is one of the bests!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Hazel (2007-05-15):
EH? ok, I guess I can wait. They just hating because there story's are not as good as your and you look better then them because your the REAL deal. You know,
your color and what not. This is what you need to do:

Make a web page for your storys and email the people who love it. Like me. lol But foreal do it.




I AGREE ^^

I am sorry to see that you have had so much trouble because of some selfish, self-riteous, ignorant twits! I have some small idea of what it is like to be an author, the time that it takes and the dedication. While I cannot write creatively to save my soul, my brother can, and also one of my best friends. He is also a fanfic author, by the name of Arion1. I, for one, do not pay attention to ratings. I read the summary and note the author. If I like the writer's prior work, I will check out the story. When I like a story, I like a story. I personally do not use ratings from others to determine if a story is worth reading. I very much like this story, and I hope to see you back soon. I would also be interested in other stories you may put up, because I know that you are a very good author. This is in fact, one of my favorites. Please do not pay attention to those who flame. Keep up the good work and we wiill see you later!

Hi MuteShadow...
I'm so sorry that you had to go through all that. I can't believe how some people would sink so low and be so immature.
As I said before, I love your fanfic and your writing style. It probably is a good idea to take a break from writing.
But please don't forget your fans who will eagerly wait for you to come back.

Well... I'm with you. If I were you, I'd be taking a break too. I've reviewed your stories before so you probably know that I like them already... I guess this was just a "I hope all goes well" review :D

What the heck is wrong with some people?

I am sorry that you are being harassed by others. It is completely unfair and they are being very rude and disrespectful.

I don’t mind that you take a break for a while, I know I would if I was you.

Take as much time as you need; no one will hold a grudge against you for wanting to get away from being belittled.

Till then;
-Ashley

I usually don't review fanfics but I greatly enjoyed yours and I am sorry you are having troubles. I hope you continue to write.

I usually don't review fanfics but I greatly enjoyed yours and I am sorry you are having troubles. I hope you continue to write.

mkay then i havent even read the new chappie yet just cause of the an u left at the top... i must have missed something in the days away from a.s.s and i dont know the story of what happened but i wish ppl would stop doing things like this something like this happend to one of my other fav author Demonlordlover and its grating my nerves to hear/read that some fools would do something like this. you went out of your way to acknowlege umm that you were cont. this fic for someone cause they said you could(gave u the right too) and to go and just copy the work you put into the story and not even state that someone else wrote it first is very disrespectful. its ppl like this that make americans seem like idunno dumb asses...and the few that are not like that get labeled that way cause of what others did... im just tried of the way ppl act any ways ima go read the chappie now and hope u and your baby are doing good(not to sound like a kiss-up which ppl think im good at ^^ sigh there just jealous that i dont get into trouble and ppl normally like me) and its kinda late so if you have a list of ppl you send emails to, to inform them when the next chappie is up could i be added to it so i wont miss it next time? my email is shoibhan318@hotmail.com if it doesnt come up on the review thing..

Wow- I can't believe people are still attacking you when they have no right. You're fully entitled to take a break from this crap, especially since you're pregnant! I do want to let you know though, when people read a lot on this site, they begin to remember names, and trust me, anyone with half a mind wouldn't let supposed bad ratings keep them from reading your updates (you're just that awesome) ^_^

sry to hear of all the trouble. i believe you had every right to be upset. and hope that all the good reviews and emails you get will help cheer you up some. i am sry to see you take a break i love the story and cant wait for more. but your health and the health of your lil one comes 1st. take care of the both of you then come back and continue to write more kick ass fanfics!

=0o= a viruse, what a low life > i hope you have a nice break from writing, you are one of my fav authors on here u dont disserve to get flamed, i hope your well
::Catofhope::

you will be greatly missed in your absense. you are a very talented autoress and deserve nothing but repect, to those who don't give it to you, well they don't deserve to be able to read your stories.

I must have missed out on a great deal of things. I'm sorry that this happened to you, just as I am sorry that someone was so pathetic as to create such an offensive means to attack you. I greatly enjoyed your work, just as I enjoyed the work of SilentAngel's story. I'm glad that you will be returning, and not allowing the previously mentioned asshole to disuade you from sharing your imagination with the rest of us who enjoy you and want you back.

- Sidhe

EH? ok, I guess I can wait. They just hating because there story's are not as good as your and you look better then them because your the REAL deal. You know, your color and what not. This is what you need to do:

Make a web page for your storys and email the people who love it. Like me. lol But foreal do it.

while i do not understand the whole story i am thankful that you are not stopping writting and while i do not review alot i do like this story and don't get discouraged by some igoramus.

Yayyy!!! Another super chappie! lol you are very firey indeed and i admire you alot for your very strong writing when you defend something. I hope everything is going great with your preganancy and remember to tell us whether it is a boy or girl. ^^ But no matter what arguements you get into on here or fanfiction.net i will always be your fan v^^v

Love, ParaKiss_chan~~

P.S. whoever downrates just cuz they do not like what you have to say is just PETTY, The rating is not about opinion on arguements but on the story itself. i would appreciate if people would stop using the rating for petty childish revenge on MuteShadow.

I don't normally leave reviews, but I did want to let you know how much I've enjoyed this story. When an author has made it easy for me to visualize everything that is happening because the details are so clear and precise...well, that is a good story. :) I'm always happy to see that you have updated.
As to the note at the beginning of your story, I am not familiar with what happened, but I am impressed that you had the guts to stand up for a friend and call out someone who was so disrespectful. As for bringing someone's heritage into an instance like this, I find that to show a marked lack of maturity and is very disturbing. I have a friend that moved to America from Japan a couple of years ago, and while he has a very deep sense of honor and respect, he also is the first to defend me should I need it. I would expect nothing less from any of my friends, no matter where they are from or where they live. Thank you for being a good friend to the person that originally wrote that story.

Hey, I just felt I needed to write and tell you that you were more than justified with what you said about Jen's fic being stolen. Any person who has read any of SilentAngel's fics has got to have read that she gave only YOU full rights to finished her cousins' and her own fics.[ She should have also tried to contact you.] I was elated when you took on this one as it was one of my all time favs and SilentAngel herself found a special place in my heart. I started reading her fics just after her last cousin's death and then to hear about her mother's illness and her own depression, my heart cried for her. When you posted that Jen's fic was plagerized I literally shed tears for your upset. Akiko, you have absolutely nothing to feel ashamed of or need to apologize for. Your outburst was fully appropriate. How else to convey your upset and anger but to let we readers know the facts. I personally don't go to the messages boards and such so the manner in which you informed us was a wise decision. And Sweetie? As for being Japanese, anyone who is into anime at all should know you come from a very proud, hardworking people. Your temperment is a human not ethnic. Asinine and racist people are in every culture and every race. There's no escaping the cruelty in this world. As I wrote you last chapter, just take care of that little girl of yours because she feels what you feel and she needs happy positive emotions from you, especially now. I am honored to have found you back again and I pray all the best for you, Akira and Oka. Now put your hands on your belly and tell your baby a happy story while you rub her to sleep. I know the bedrest is hard on you but the moment your baby is in your arms and Akira looks in your eyes, you will thank Kami for making you stay in bed just so this little miracle could be born. Lots of love, hugs and kisses from all of us here in fanfic world. Jen

First, let me say, I happened upon this entire fanfic by chance. Starting, page by page, I have dug through one hundred fifty five pages. I do not read boards, or note challenges, nor even see drama that goes on behind the scenes. I read stories, and if they fail to captivate me, I hit the back button, and keep on moving.

What I do see in this fanfic is an awesome author. For the first time ever, I am compelled to write a review and send it in. I am not quite sure who is giving you a hard time, but pray they do not ever chance upon me in text. Your story is one of the few fanfics I had bookmarked, and I am pleased it is back again.

You have given credit to the original author from what I see, for her idea, and that to me is very honorable. Most people steal ideas or throw ideas in the blender and spit them right back out and call them 'original'.

Stay strong. Keep writing. To have caught my admiration and attention, this means you have stayed true to the original essence of the character as I percieved it from the subtitled anime, and not just turned Sesshomaru into a raving lunatic skirtchaser in the flip of a coin. This also means that your grammar is correct, and spelling excellent -- enough that I did not notice any typos in your chapters.

I would be very sad if one little viper and her posse` stopped you. Ignore them. :) I hope your daughter grows healthy and well, too, congrats to both of you for her!

As for you racists out there, grow up. This is a global community. Once you get a life and a real job, you will realize, racism and harassment are a one way ticket to getting you fired, and never rehired. Learn now, before mistakes like the ones you're making against MuteShadow become horrible personality traits.

“Watch your words: they become your thoughts.
Watch your thoughts: they become your actions.
Watch your actions: they become your habits.
Watch your habits: they become your destiny.”
-Frank Outlaw

i love all the stories you've posted and this is no exception. can't wait for the next chapter. awesome job!! (:

BITCHBITCHBITCHBITCHBITCHBITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is getting so very good! I like the way Sess hasn't just given himself over completely all at once. I'd like to know what Inu has been up to though. A bit of his thoughts and actual actions, although I understand it is a Kag/Sess story.
And about your note at the first of the story: Don't you stress yourself out in your condition. I'm a mum myself. I remember what stress did to me and to my pregnancy. I know you were defending a friend and all but don't forget about your health in the process. I can understand your anger though. I am a writer myself (not Inuyasha based fan-fiction) so it hits home. I keep to myself mostly on the boards, just reading and only leaving reviews every once in a while, so I don't know the writers from one board to the next, but I certainly hope I've not given praise to any plagiarist lurking these boards. It's wrong people! Get permission if you want to use someone else's storyline AS WELL AS give credit to the original author/authoress, amateur fanfiction or whatever the work may be.

This. Is. Awesome. I cant even describe how great this story is, please update asap.

Wow. That was really awesome and I enjoyed the fighting scene, the fact that Kouga actually forgot was hilarious! xD Ohh, I wonder if Inuyasha us really going to die, Sesshomaru does seem royally pissed off. xD Well, this was another wonderful installment, thanks for the update and I hope you're feeling better! ^_^

this fic, is ASOME.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

please please update!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need you to update!!!!!!!1 please or I'll die :P

you tell them...and i don't get what being japanese have to do with it... stealing is stealing... jeez... sometimes people can be stupid... if they can't come up with their own idea then they shouldn't even bother.... getting good reviews for something they didn't create is pathetic... doesn't matter who you are, copying other's work and making it you own is wrong wrong wrong.... i support you in this muteshadow... be strong.... good luck.... and keep up the good work.... you're the best......

One of my all time favourite cliffies:

And then, smiling at him one last time, she passed out. Her body limp the miko began to slide to the ground. Before the girl hit the ground, Sesshoumaru caught her with his arm, ignoring the pain it caused him, and drew her into his body. Staring down at her soft, sleeping features, the taiyoukai was in awe. This girl had almost sacrificed her life twice for him. She had given her blood and now her body to save his life. Staring at her heatedly, Sesshoumaru slowly brought his flashing golden eyes up to glare furiously at the shocked hanyou.

His upper lip curling back to reveal his fangs, the taiyoukai snarled,

"You're dead, little brother."

Action packed and exciting chapter. I love this story.

What a beautiful chapter!! I love how Kagome protected Sesshoumaru!! I hope he stays to care for her instead of killing his brother, even though Inuyasha deserves it!! This story is amazing!! I seriously can't wait for you to post more, no pressure though!! You are an incredible author!!!! Thank you for continuing this story!!

Dear Tamada,

I am writing this to you in regards to the elise epsiode. You have every right ot be angry. I know you don't need me to tell you that but its great to see someone take such great care of a person's writing. I Absolutely loved jen and her sister's (sorry was it sister or cousin? i think it was all three no?) writing. I cried when i heard about their deaths. There are two that i would LOVE to see finished some day if you ever get around to it but i shall not name them since i believe i tried to contact you before about adopting one of them and at the time you said no and i respected that. i believe you said something along the lines about the stories staying apart of your family.

While i believe that the stories should stay yours since you are the living relative i sometimes wonder if it would be so bad to see some of their wonderful stories finished. Believe me i still go back and read them some times just becuase they inspire me. Thanks for remaining so strong on this and let elise take the back wash for you still are one of my favorite writters and if it weren't fanfiction i would but your books. heck i'd pay to read them online but that is getting off track.

I hope your baby is born healthy with all fingers and toes and healithier then your relatives. Best wishes for an easy birth if you go ole natural and please continue to write. I do not usually get involved with stolen fics but their stories are the ones that inspired me to write my own and one of the firsts that i read on single spark. I have only been a reader since 2004 and i started on fanfiction which lead to A single spark... i read their stories as they updated and it is hard to see the talent they had go so early. It broke my heart on jens last post that she said she only had a limited amount of time. I am a so called westerner and while i am not so proud of being one right now with the war and all i still love reading your stories.

I hope other amuse you with their so called 'rages' about you defending your family. while i can not say that i know some one of japanese origin personally if they all have such family values still i say hurrah for you. America has sucky family values and even with mine i am not close. but that is mostly becuase we live much farther apart. my mom lives almost a ten hour drive away and there are no trains that go there and flying OUCH i tell you. and even my dad is over an hour away and has his new family to spend time with. My relatives are also just as spread out. So being that you were close with your family really says something here in america. !cheers for morals!


Yours Truly

BlueRibbon98

Oh my GOODNESS!!! What a way to leave this chapter! WOW!! I'm torn now, between wanting you to update SOON, and knowing that you have so much more going on in your life. Oh. My. GOD.

I suppose you can tell from that outburst that I loved this chapter. From your description of the encounter with the ookami, to their meeting in the hot spring, to the battle with InuYasha, you have painted lush, vivid pictures with your words. You seem to have captured both Sesshoumaru's and Kagome's confusion at their growing feelings, as well as the rage and betrayal felt by InuYasha at this turn of events. Masterfully done!

Again, thank you for continuing to share your gift with us, your devoted readers!! It isn't often that a writer evokes that kind of reaction from me in the realm of fanfiction, but you have done so beautifully. I hope this finds you and your child well ....
:D
~~Wiccan~~

I have also a question for you: How long till the baby is coming? (hope I am not too curious)
If I am intruding please molest me as much as you want, I want be upset with you cause I know I cross a line, but I can't help it. I am simply too curious.

A deep bow in respect and an warm smile for the future mother.

I love your new chapter and I hope to see an update as soon as you can.

I think that whatever race, color or nation the people should have the right to have their pride so that was no reason to be molested.
Also I think that the peoples who steal and lie are the ones that shouldn't even exist.

Please don't upset yourself too much over some stupid people who don't have any dignity.

Be safe and be calm for your baby.

Good bye till next time, Love Any9!

A deep bow in respect and an warm smile for the future mother.

*squeel!!!* ah! please oh please update soon!!! That was awesome! i am all smiles and giddyness!! haha, remember.. cliffies are bad things that make us not so sane people shake their laptop screens. lol. heh.. well update soon please! can't wait for the next chapter!!

I like your story and I think it is verry good. I am from the USA the south part. I still like you.

First of all, I love how you have carried on this story so impressively. I have always loved your stories. Your characterizations, plot lines and lemony goodness is top notch and feels very carefully researched. So keep up the good work, reading your work is fun.

As for the rest of this....I do not feel that you were "ranting" as much as defending the honor and integrity of a friend and fellow author. This speaks much of YOUR honor and integrity as well a fierce loyalty and friendship. THese quailities are to be admired and I feel honored to have known even a little part of you through your stories.

The slandering of your heritage and culture comes from very small minds that can think of no intelligent way to demean, belittle and control you. It is a jealousy, an insecurity that, sadly, takes over their common sense.

I admire your courage in taking a stand against injustice. Honor, trust, loyalty, compassion are all things I hold most dear, no matter where you come from. You either have it or you don't. You have it in spades.

I am writing this on Mother's Day, a day when we share the love we have of our children with other mothers around the world. I am sorry to hear you are having so much trouble with your pregnancy but the end result is most joyous.

I hope that these writing troubles are in the past and lets move forward to the next exciting chapter. I don't think Sesshomaru is going to let Inuyasha live much longer if he keeps up his immature attitude. I would like to see Sesshomaru finish what he started with Kagome (I think she would too)>

Til next time. Deb.

yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss...sss!!! it's just soooooo gooood eeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!! i love it more 100/10 you ceep it up ya here me i'm all for you here you go girl!!

Good grief! What a chapter! It was awesome.
You're awesome!

i love this story soooo much. and second of all if people are going to steal somebody elses work that's is not right. they should be put in front of the Kaze no kizu. if i were you i would have done that too. and one more thing, dont be angry at them(well do but just see where im going here), pity them, its not your fault they were deprived of the imagination that makes so many others great writers and its just proves their lack of a creative self when they steal for lack of better things to do.

I don't think it's right at all to steal other people's stories so I think you had every right to go on like you did!! I probably would have done worse...but on a better note...I LOVE your story and hope that you don't let the others get to you and continue with your incredible story!!
Always,
Shayna

I love this story I have been reading this story sins u started im sorry about ur problems with dumb people and stealers and meanies but im happy ur still finishing the story I cant wait to see what sesshy will do im happy kagome showed him that she realy loves him plz update soon! :)

Muteshadow...I'm sorry for what you have gone through. I have loved reading your stories and will always continue to read it.
I don't think that you rant was full of attitude. I think you deserved to be angry if someone else stole your/ your friends' ideas and claimed it as her/his own.
I'm truly glad that you continued with this story regardless of what's happened. Please continue on writing. I will always look forward to reading this fanfic. I hope you'll update again soon. I HATE cliffies!!!!! I want to read more!!!!! Thanks ;)

That chapter was AWESOME!!!!

I love the new chapter! It's so totally awesome. ^^.

hehe, loved this chapter. Even though I've seen this event happen sooooo many times in hundreds of other fanfics (the whole Kags jumping infront of a Kaze no Kizu to protect Sesshy) but some seem boring and others dontyours is a one that doesn't I'm proud to say ^_^

So please keep the chapters coming!

*chants, love this story love this story love this story*

I have read SilentAngel story of Healing a Taiyoukai. I also know that SilentAngel did not want to continue it and posted your name to conitue it. I believe you a doing a great job to continue it as well as make it your own. I hope you continue. And for you being Japanese, I think it is kinda cool. I am your basic American Mut, more Irish than anything else but still American. It should not matter where you where born, just what you do with your life. I hope one day to visit Japan, it has been something I always wanted to do. So I do hope you continue. I for one really have enjoyed it.

Thanks again.

I have not yet read Chapter 7, just your preface. I surfed through the current reviews and was extremely glad to see one from Nile-sama stating that the person insulting you and plagiarizing your work has been removed.

I was horribly disheartened to read that any American would be so completely ignorant and lacking in manners as to insult anyone of Japanese descent in such a fashion. Indeed, there is no place in fan fiction for ANY discussion of an author's racial heritage. You must think so poorly of us now, and that saddens me. I have always tried my hardest to appreciate other cultures and NOT behave like the typical 'Ugly American.'

I have loved your work on this story, and intend to continue following it as long as you intend to continue posting it ANYWHERE on the Internet. I am amazed at your command of our language - it far outstrips that of (sadly) the vast majority of Americans your age. My daughter has just completed a beginning college course in Japanese and I am stunned by the complexity of the language. That you have done so well in our language, which is so COMPLETELY foreign to anything you must have had growing up, is a testament to both your intelligence and dedication!!!

I have always been in love with and curious about Japan; it's culture, heritage, and long history. The reverence bestowed upon your ancestors is something that my fellow countrymen don't always understand. Nor do they truly understand the basic respect and consideration that seems the very core of your society. Many here would do well to learn more before opening their mouths, suffice it to say.

At any rate, thank you for continuing this wonderful story. I well remember the background that led to you being entrusted with it, and I have to agree with other reviewers in that it was an excellent choice. I wish you all the best as you approach the birth of your first child. As a mother of two, I know the joy that you and your family will share in this blessed occasion. May both you and your baby come through this healthy and strong, and may you have the time to also continue your writing. You have an exceptional talent and I hope it brings you much happiness, instead of aggravation.
:)
~~Wiccan~~

Hello!
I've been a great fan of your fics for quite sometime and am ashamed that I am now just taking the time to review. I really love your style of writing and the plot.
I've read this Author's note and can't help but feel you need support. I don't pretend to know of your troubles on the net but I know you're a great writer! I am Asian too and I know all about the prejudice and I am not Japanese which easily one of the swiftly rising respectable nations of the world. I for one am not bothered by people taking pride in their heritage.
I hope you find a fountain out there where you can draw your inspiration.
Good Luck

Holy crap. I have not seen this in months! lol. Im really sry to hear about the stealing of her stories...and the fact that ppl get mad at YOU b/c of it...*thinks* You know that makes no sense what-so-ever...lol. Well you still have me as an avid fan b/c you had every right to get upset. I still enjoy ur stories immensely and nothing is going to end that. I hope you feel better,just ignore those idiots,you have other more important things to do(like update ur fics! :D ). Congrats on your child ^_^ Update soon MS. :)

I have been enjoying your story... as I have your other pieces as well.

I removed Elsie from the site and the fics. I ALSO removed your flame from the board. For future reference, you can email me at nile@a-single-spark.com and wait until an appropriate solution is come to, especially regarding this site.

You have been fairly level headed until now, and I urge you to think about your actions before doing such a thing again. I have had similar things come up in the past that have resulted in the offender's removal from the site and inability to visit any site on my servers.

I do understand the severity of the situation, but it is best to keep the loathing to a respectable level and let justice have its way instead of make yourself look bad.

This incident does not make me see you any less of a writer or a person. I respect your opinion and agree that plagiarism is a heinous act. It is stealing. However, as I said, it is best to leave the actual punishment to be given out by the moderators/ owners, Winter or myself.

Ignore all those bad reveiws, they have no idea what they're talking about. Great story, please update soon.

amazing story.

That was a great Chapter

Wow, I can't believe that people would try to lower your ratings for your mini-rant (that was well deserved!). I just wanted to assure you that *some* of your fans still respect and admire you. Honestly, you did the right thing- I was apalled that someone would do something like that outright with no shame- and that people would stick up for them!!! And as for that comment about Japanese people, I am deeply ashamed of whoever that did that (somehow I just get the feeling that it was a fellow American) and I would like to let you know that very few of my fellow citizens (that I know) would EVER do such a thing or make such a comment. A little side note- I thought it was very interesting that you said that you're defensive against Westerners because there are a lot of anti-Japanese /Asian jokes, because I myself am defensive against Asians and other nationalities/ races, because where I live (California) caucasian people are always made fun of and I face somekind of derogatory comment usually once a day. I think I can understand how you feel. I thought it was interesting, however, how it apparently depends on what region you live in. Here, if anyone makes a derogatory comment about Asians they would probably get beat up unless they themselves are Asian. Anyways, now that I've bored you to death with my thoughts, I just want to reassure you that there are some people still out there who still care and are still loyal fans. I do have to warn you however- I'm really bad with leaving reviews on a regular basis. And that's it. I hope your pregnancy goes well!

um, i'm sorry? i read ur rant and i'm reeeeeaaaallly sorry peeps have been pissing on ur cornflakes. i think it doesn't matter if ur Japanese, American, French or whatever. what is important is can u write a good story.

i'm enjoying this story and i would appreciate it if peeps who have issues with whatever about it just pass the story by. don't read it. don't remark on it. just go away. save ur energy for something that matters, like the genocide in the Darfor region of the Sudan. getting all bent out of shape over a fanfic is just fucking stupid.

Obviously Jen and Selena had the right idea when they asked you to watch over their stories. You keep up the good work and protect what has been entrusted to you. Anyone out there who is not an ignoramus is on your side. Lest we all forget, this 'writer' tried to plagiarize a story from a dead girl. Anybody with morals and ethics is on your side because we all know that is wrong.

Let me first start off by saying i love this fic, though i haven't read the latest chapter. (i just read ur explination at the begging and had to get off my chest)........You had ever right to do what you did to Elsie. In my opinon you could have said a lot more and still been well in the boundries of non-offensive. When i first started reading sess/kag fics BlueAngel_InuMiko and SilentAngle were one of the first authors that i read. You three, tho one has past away (i'm sorry for the lost) are the best writer's i have ever seen, and this brat that thinks its alright to copyright y'alls work is a horrible person.

Your heritage should have nothing to do with this issue show's how dishonerable they are. i think its great that your pround of your heritage, and i hope that you do know that now all americans aren't that closed minded about whats right and whats wrong.

and now that i've got that off my chest, hope at least some of it made sence, on to read the new chapter from ur story!!!

I love your story and I'm glad you're going to keep writing despite the negative outpour you've apparently received. Your prose is lovely and if there are people who have decided to ignore it because they have chosen to seek perfection in your character while ignoring the fact that NO one is perfect, well then, thats their loss. I, for one, will keep reading for as long as you keep writing.

Inspite of the things you are going through, you are writing a very good story. I just read all 7 chapters thus far and this story is very entertaining. The last chapter was really good. I can't wait to read more of your story. I also want to give you props for taking up for yourself and staying true to who you are.

Yay!! I am so proud of your stance. Good for you. You know, you did what your heart told you to do, so you did the right thing, not only for yourself, but for your friend. She is looking down upon you with a huge smile saying "go MuteShadow" You are a good friend. Now on to your story, it rocks...the shit is so good. Keep up the great work, and never let anyone hold you back. Take care!!

Ok, first off I think I should give you this first: a standing ovation. And then I shall present to you my internet ‘You Rock!’ award. Sadly, if you actually want a trophy you must pick out your own rock. I am just a measly student and own no money. But since you are probably thinking ‘what is she smoking’ maybe I should elaborate a bit.

I agree with you 100%, as I’m sure many others do. Or at least I hope many others do. I would like to believe that my country is not so dumb as to condemn someone for expressing their own opinion. Then again, America is a country of hypocrites.*sigh* Anyway, even though I don’t know the whole situation I simply wanted you to know that you have my support. And, you also have my best wishes regarding your daughter. I hope your labor goes smoothly and quickly because no woman wants to be squeezing out a watermelon for 30 odd hours.

Now, how about I change to a more lovely subject, such as gushing about how utterly wonderful your story is. Normally I believe that stories can only contain so much awesome but so far I have yet to find a limit. Keep it up!*Cheers* And now I’m going to go read chapter seven.The extremely random who can’t seem to stay focused for more than 5 lines,
~Chaos

Gorgeous chapter. Lust, beautifully executed, love...of the unselfish kind and hatred...heady stuff! Well done.

There are times InuYasha's ignorance..makes me want to kill him. If I were Sesshy I would beat hm to a pulp!

Grat action sequence. Oh and Sango and Mirouku had a great moment too thank god.

Great chapter, full of action, angst, passion, and suspense.

The immaturity in this world is surprising me more and more each day. Personally I think the Site shoud go to age verification if it continues with the ammount of BS that is going on. Especially when a talented writer is involved. I have followed you through a lot of stories and I for one would be incredibally pissed off to see you leave. I would understand but I would still be upset. This story is wonderful. The little immature punks needs to knock it the hell off. You are a talented writer and I am always excite when I see a new chapter posted for any of your stories.

Hey, I love your story, and your right to call people out if they are wrong, and stealing is wrong! I don't know why your hertiage was brought into everything, but who ever said that is just backwards. You just keep on doing what your doing, taking care of your little baby, and writing amazing story. Don't let people's petty issues stress you out! So I'm with you, so keep up with the great work (you know the story and carrying a new life, both have to hard to keep up with) lol.

I really like your stories and this one is very well written and enticing me to want more!!
Congradulations on your soon to be child! You have to take an easy, I just had twins and because they were early had to stay in the neonatal intensive care unit for a few weeks, its horrible to see such small people hooked up to machines with tubes everywhere. There home now thank god. Remember to relax I worked up to the day before they were born, my own stupidity, work to hurry home to bed cause I couldn barely walk after work. Whats good for you is good for the baby, the best thing to do is to look after you.
I'm sorry to hear about your friend and all this crap going on and such, it has not changed my opinion of your stories or writting skills. People are (for the most part) valtures and will try to take whatever they can from the dead. Its disgusting!! anyway congrats on the baby!
~Kohana~

A lovely story I've run into here.

There's only one problem:

The evily cliffhangers!

Anyway, It's quite good. I can't wait to read other chapters.

Congratulations to you and your husband! 'Oka' is a very beautilful name!

Give me their address and I'll sock them in the face for you and her.

that actually happened to me recently, I have a deviantart account and someone I know Had the balls to insult me behind a screenname. I mean, say it to my face, so then I can punch you (violence is bad, but it just feels so good to do it to a pansy) But flammers everywhere are just pansy-wusses who obviously have inferiority complexes

Just punce them in your mind
And I love the story
~zen

Yay yay yay! Another chapter to entertain myself on this lonely Saturday night. Beautifully written as always, and I love to see the ball rolling between that of Sesshoumaru and Kagome. Kouga's soooo clueless, and Inu Yasha...well...he's Inu Yasha. Enough said. Oh cliffhangers be damned!! *waggles fist*

I still love this story and I'm waiting for the next chapter to come. Your daughter's name is lovely.

the more i read the more i love write more plz!!

Hi, it's been awhile but you do need to take whatever precautions necessary to keep your baby inside until her term is due. I was only able to bear one child, a daughter, and she is the love of my life...along with her father of course. I was on bed restriction at 5 months and they wanted to sew my uterus shut to hold her to term but she came a month early before that could be done. When my water broke my husband was gone uptown on business and all I thought to do was make him food to eat for 2 days and be sure his clothes were ironed. I took a shower, shaved, washed and dried my hair and then called my doctor and told her I had to wait until my husband got home to take me. I was blessed that my water only broke part way or I would have had my baby at home. Yeah, stupid but who thinks rationally during times like that? She's a beautiful 19 yr old now and you would never have known all the difficulty I had in actually carrying and birthing her. But I'm glad your little girl is doing well and I personally like the name alot. Have fun with her and always, always talk to her about everything and anything. Be a real presence in her life so she doesn't end up like so many girls do these days. I can honestly say I know no man will ever hurt my daughter and leave her alone and pregnant. I have gone to great lengths to inform her and show the kind of love and devotion many mothers lack so that they can have a career with all the perks. What I lack financially I have gained in securing that my girl know what the world outside of her comfort zone is really like. She is prepared. Now, on to the story. I really like how you are re telling this fic. I can see how you have brought your own talent into play and am greatly pleased as I am sure Silent Angel is also. Jen

such a tease... i thought it was a new chap...... update soon... please

THANK GOD! I nearly had a heart attach and then I realized this title was misspelt.

Then I went and checked and there was the happy little darling all safe and sound with its 6 chapters under the proper spelling, cause let me tell you, had I not found it. I was going to do a fairly good imitation of a pissed off Taiyoukai and slap InuYasha up against a tree growl in his face and say:

"Put the DAMN CHAPTERS BACK AND YOU DONT GET HURT PUPPY EARS!"

Yes, it is likely not InuBrata's fault, but one does like to blame him...okay..good bye.

::gasps:: NO! Where did all of the lovely story run away to??? Please bring it back?!