LOVE the one shot. Srsly. It was freaking amazing.

Amazing. Beautiful. Touching. Heartwrenchingly good. Stunning. All of these describe your story. It's definitely one that I won't forget. I am so grateful that I came across it.

Oh, MY! Now this story has some BITE, and the way you wove their extra practicing to their estrangement to their battle when they first meet again in the series is sweet, sweet perfection. Seamless, heartwrenching, and terribly wonderful.

Beautiful!

Nice foreshadowing. I like the way you describe them drifting apart. The balance of each section seems a little off... maybe the later sections could be a little longer?

Good fic. Well in-character and very nice descriptions. The reader is really drawn in. * thumbs up *

I loved Rukia jumping over Renji, and then gloating. It felt very much like her. I liked that they didn't finish the duel, instead sneaking back out. It reminded me that they were still students rather than the shinigami we see in the manga.

Also, loved the glimpses of the future at the end. I want MORE about Kaien, Rukia, and Renji than we get to see in the manga... Your glimpses were also very... tantalizing. :D

this story's kewl,
awesome, dude!!

Good RukiaxRenji fic :) I liked the way you portrayed their friendship.

'Zabimaru sings for blood as he draws the blade.'

I really like that line. A very well-written and in-depth story of Renji and Rukia, and I have to admit, this is one of the best out there.
I'll be looking forward for your other fics.

i really really liked that. ^__^

[is speechless with joy]
I wave my hands around very energetically and squeal a lot, because that's how this made me feel. Uhm. I'm usually more coherent. Anyways, beautiful. Thank you thank you thank you.

i'm a little confused on the point you wanted to get across... i understand the concept of widdening gap between these two, but you left me feeling incomplete... try next to figure out what you wish to convey: a feeling, an emotion, a point, a fact? Your written however was well formated and easy to read. I hope to hear more from you soon.