Swet!

This is soo cool!

Speechless and thoroughly impressed.
Impressed, but some of your vocabulary could be more powerful.
And I know there's no less to expect from you.

The whole fic was unbelievably touching. It really pained me to see Mr. 57 and Mr. 144 die; I actually had tears in my eyes when I read the two final chapters. You used the mages' disarming simplicity to talk about extremely important, serious matters, such as the concepts of life and death, the feelings of loss, responsibility, friendship, hatred, etc. I loved this approach and your writing style. Many thanks for sharing your story with us!

I'll be looking forward to it. ^_^

Aww that's such a sweet ending. Even though 57 and 114 died it was still a happy ending.
Does 239 actually have a mage masher in the game? I know he has the owl...
Anyway, great story.
It's actually finished. Wow.

Oh wow it's finished.
Your ending's so sad and... so much like it should be.
*is impressed*
Well, until the next fic then!
~MakoAnima

so...uh...the main character dies?...it was pretty depressing...

Short but powerful.

I said I was "hoping" they'd both get there. Now, you've just depressed me.

I was kind of shocked that Mr. 114 died. He kind of acts as the protagonist of the story. It was focused around him the entire time. So, I'm really curious how the next chapter is going to play out. Plus, I hope you'll be getting started on Mr. 239's backstory soon to complete the fun-filled adventure.

I've been thinking about the story (especially during this chapter). I might be pulling too much out of it, but this is an interesting thought. Black Mages, those who came to life with fully grown bodies. As far as we know, their bodies don't grow any further. Now, the interesting thing about these characters is their very character. What do they believe? How would one act being "awoken" to existence. Furthermore, what is their purpose?

But what is our purpose? Some would say none, but I like to think not. The Black Mages are "made" for a particular purpose, but awake to purposelessness. As this story focuses and revolves around, "The Village" becomes the only purpose in their life. "Going to the Village" then becomes the religion of these fictional beings.

Mr. 114 says something very powerful to support my theory/idea. "Don’t let this get in the way.” In other words, continue on. Keep breathing. Keep living. Like a Christian who has lost a friend, they know they have to continue on. It is their belief and it gives them closure knowing where they have gone. Just like here, Mr. 114 wants Mr. 239 to continue and keep faith in their religion of "going to the village."

A little far-fetched, but hey, who knows. It's fun to think these things up nonetheless. I was also wondering if you meant any significane in the fact that 57 has half the value of 114? I've come up with some theories, but nothing to support them. Perhaps an email would suffice?

Lastly, I'd like to add or suggest you etch on Mr. 114's grave:

"S.A.V.E."
- Sleep At Village Eternally

O_O! You bastard! T_T Ok, I didn't mean that, but Mr. 114 is dead! :super gonk: ;_; Now I have to make a longer eulogy (sp?) Here's it:

Darling little things
It's unusual that
Instead of wings
They have pointy hats.

Mr. 57, you were taken early on in your expedition (it means a journey; ask Mr. 114) to Black Mage Village. It's the sad truth, but sometimes, people suck. Not just humans, either. Though I have never known an (awake) Black Mage to be anything but darling and sweet. Some may call you naive, but what does it matter? Not at all. Not at all. Whereever you are, please be all right. And please don't hate humans. They can be nice. ^^; After all, I'm one, and just as it's bad to kill a Black Mage because s/he's a Black Mage,it's also bad to do the same with humans, or anything else, for that matter. So just be happy! ^_^

Mr. 114, you actually got onto the Lost Continent (the rocky place after the tunnel) before a monster cut your life short. Honestly, Black Mages must be pretty resilient, to survive a broken spine and punctured organs that long. o_o Ot maybe it was just half a minute. I don't know. ^^; Anyway, I'm glad you could come to grips with your awakening. It's always a good thing, I think. Like I said to Mr. 57, please don't hate anyone, even humans. Hate is really strong, and I don't like it. Anyway, please be all right, wherever you are. ^_^

-Steeple3

O_O... That's really...really not fair. But- who said it has to be? This is just a story of two lives and ANYTHING is possible.. but- poor 114. **sniff**

Wow. That was unbeliveably well written. I mean, all your other writing is the best I have read but that was amazing! It was sorta a nice demise...besides that he never gets to the village but he could barely feel the pain. I loved it. But poor Mr. 239. That must be so depressing. Although he does get over it and continues with life. (As seen in the game.)
Oh my god. 1 chapter left. That's amazing.
Wow I wrote all that really slowly.

"Please leave a review, they keep me going!"

And please do! You know, you've kept me waiting for like, forever. I love this story so much; it's so well-done and unique, but ff9 prone. I think you're a marvelous writer (and a creative one at that) and I hope you continue to use your talent.

Of course, there are a few minor blips that only an English teacher would notice, but I'm no English teacher (technically, i don't think that sentence made any logical sense).

I hope the next two chapters are long, because I really don't want this story to end. Fortunately, you've got Mr. 239's backstory, right? I don't know if it'll be as fun as the mage trio of this story, but I'll read it nonetheless.

In regards to this chapter, great as usual. I loved the "ocean-ending" of the last chapter and that you start it right there in this chapter. This whole chapter had kind of a serene and realistic feel to it, a nice change from death and depression. I'm glad they made it out of the tunnel, but I want them to be safe in the town! I keep fearing that they won't 'both' get to the village. Oh, I'm fearing that so much. I'd really like them to both make it. *Sigh*

Anyway, keep up the good work and stick to your promise of the "next update will be very soon." :)

Woo! Go them.
Keep writing, I'll review!!
This chapter was really nice... uneventfulness is good sometimes. I like it.
And I'd like to say something at your funeral, but I'm not sure what...
I'll think of something by the time you post your next chapter; there you, a reason to update =).
~Mako

Aw Such a CUTE Chapter! If it was a food it would be marshmellows...and...something else soft XD
I'm starting to like the ocean more XD
Oh well...Go ahead and take your time writing the "Eventful" chapter...because I think I might walk down the hall twiching after i read it...WHAT THE F*CK...wait...tell you later...don't want to give it away ...holy crap *walks away*