You know, I expected myself to cry when Kakashi was found dead. However, I started crying right at that very last quote that Sakura had said. God, this is such a perfect, bittersweet and melancholy ending. Kudos to you and this beautifully written fanfiction. I can't really look at any other KakaSaku fanfics the same way anymore after reading this.

- The Imperfect Me

God bless America. Every time I read this story I end up weeping like an infant. God Lord woman, you have some mad skillz! I wish you still wrote because you are incredible. And just so you know, if you ever publish an actual novel I would purchase about 17 copies and fly to where ever you live to get them signed. So let me know? You are an excellent, wonderfully skilled writer and I hope all is well!

amy.

It may sound cliche, but there are no words to describe how much this story moved me. I hated when Kakashi died, but I believe his death is what made this story so great.

I have never cried from reading anything before, and I read constantly; reading this though actually brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for writing something with so much emotion woven into every word and I admire your talent as a writer.

Only with your work can I go from sobbing in my bed to laughing uproariously. I love it. Poor Kakashi...

ohmygosh! This story was sooo beautiful and inspiring! I literally cried through the last 3 chapters... Thankyou for writing this story. It was amazing! :)

I can't be crazy! I think you're a Matt Good fan, hm? A ton of your chapters, and the story, are named after songs of his...it can't be coincidence _ Especially since the titles are a little strange... :P I'm probably one of the few that would ever even notice-I love him, I'm a HUGE fan. I love this story too :) Great job! I approve of the chapter title names wholeheartedly ;) Kakasaku forever:3

Ive read all 23 chapters . . .

I have no words that can accurately describe this story and I fear that I never will. This was the saddest fic Ive encountered with my favorite pairing, yet it was the best.

When Kakashi died, I just kept on reading, thinking that there was no way that couldve happened. I read on without a single tear in mind. It wasnt until I read the last line and sat in total shock that the realization that he really just died and wasnt coming back struck me like an ant getting runned over by a herd of elephants.

Actually I kinda lied there because Im sure i cried for longer than a couple minutes and the tears right now are threatening to resurface as i type this.

Everything was beautiful and all way too real for me. The descriptions, the dialouge and everything fitred the mood and the chapters played out like movies before my eyes.

Your writing is distinguishable and just... amazing. Even with the depressing, heart wrenching ending, I still hold immense gratitude for this story.

Even when I came back from my Two Year break from Naruto (which was due to the fact I heard Kakashi had died, but in actuality, he ended up being revived and that news was like 2 years late - which is why ive finally been up to date), i remembered your username as good as my own name. When i got into fanfictions again, the first person i looked up was you. Your story the Nature of the game, i believe ? was what burned into my memory as the first and best KakaSaku I had ever feasted my eyes on.

So in short, youll always be my favorite KakaSaku writer that Ive remembered for years. I look foreward to digesting more of your works :)

Im sorry if I couldng stretch out this comment long enough to properly congratulate you for your success in writing such beautiful literature. The only thing I can say thats not a praise is that if you have the time, you may want to check the spelling on them. Some words were missing a letter or were spelled wrong. Some phrases werent complete. But they were minor and didnt take an ounce of magic out of your story 3

Thank you so much for dedicating your time and love into this story. It really shows. Im blessed to have resd this entire story. Thank you

- Lady Sunchaser

i regret reading this, but only cuz it drew me in so far, and then made me cry so hard. good job.

I love your story so far. I admire how well you captured the essence

of the characters. I also liked how you didn't make this story cheesy.

Enfortunatly, fanfics tend to be corny, but yours isn't. :) it's quite refreshing.

I look forward to reading your other works when I finish with this one.

Great story, I'm loving it 3

P.S. I can't seem to find the correct links to the extra chapters, could you

Please send them to me? Thanks, much appreciated!

seriously! 8 cry so much! Kakashi!

I created an account just to post a review on this story. I wish someone would make this into a real book/movie, it's so damn good! I do wish that Kakashi didn't have to die though, he's my favourite character in the series, but his death just makes the whole story more captivating (is that the word to use here?). Plus, this is THE story that converted me from previously disliking to now more accepting of a kakasaku pairing, something which is VERY hard to do. I could print this out and bind it into a book and read it over and over again. You are without doubt, a seriously talented writer.

Let's make this review short...NOT...

At the beginning I found myself getting addicted as the story progresses...Both the main characters have grieve and dark past that one may already kill themselves from such grieve... to loose someone you loved and people whom you cherished...

The story made my heart ache as life is not we see as light with full of colors, in this story it showed how life may seem dull, dark or bright... it would depend on how much a person would look or act on what life they wanted to be in...

It shared great friendship, love, and to move on with the past...

Different emotions sprung at me. I didnt care wether i looked stupid crying in a public train while reading this marvelous work of art. It touched me to the core. I may hate the part when he was killed, but that's life... there would be good and always the presence of bad...

Love your writing, and how you were able to touch our lives and bring forth some new perspective in life... Just live it all... glad it all ends well...

Before this, there were two instances in which I had cried reading fanfiction. One, Tales from the House of Moon by Resmiranda, and two, when I read And All the King's Horses from Icarusy. But neither have been able to move me as much as Fated. I'm still reeling from reading the novel; thoughts of losing a close one invade my thoughts as much as your story. And it scares me how much your story hits home.

I've been with you since you first began writing fanfiction, and you always confirm my thoughts that you are undoubtedly the most talented writer across any that I have seen. I don't know how much more active you'll be in pushing more stories out, but whatever endeavor you choose, I wholeheartedly thank you for giving us such wonderful stories, and that may you succeed in all your endeavors.

why did you have to break my heart by stomping on it? :'(

KAKASHI!

I was crying so hard when Kakashi died... I don't know, some part of me was kind of hoping he would make some miraculous comeback, even though that would be a complete ass-pull.

Very well written story, I loved every bit of it... even if Kakashi did die in the end. Your writing style is great to read, it flows nicely and also portrays the emotions of the characters very well.

And... I've run out of stuff to say. Maybe later when I'm not still sobbing my heart out.

Great job, keep writing