I found this fic today and I could not stop until I finished it. This was so good! I loved how you didn't make any of the eight bad or evil. I loved your version of what happened in their previous lives. Really great story.

The 9 circles were fascinating. I have, of course, heard about them before, but I've never actually read Dante. I really need to do that. I especially liked your thoughts on betrayal and trust. It really is trust that gets us humans through the day- trust that our loved ones will be okay, trust that our house will be there when we get home, trust that our car is waiting for us in the parking lot, trust that our planet will continue to revolve with just the right distance between us and all other celestial bodies. And when one part of that trust is damaged, it fractures other parts of our lives in so many ways, some of which it takes years to discover.

I really wish that the aliens were actually remembering these scenes- at least tell me that they eventually will?

I disagree with the Seeker's question "And if he didn't seek revenge, wasn't he then just betraying Lessa?" Letting someone live is a passive act. Betraying requires action. One does not necessarily negate the possibility of the other. Failure to act is not the same thing as acting. And, again, he asked himself the same question that caused Liz to show her humanity "What would (my loved one) have me do?" I hope he realizes that his beloved daughter would want him to have the fullest, most innocent life he could possibly have.

I got the feeling that Max’s reason that Isabel should forgive him “Because I'm your family. And because you know I would never purposefully hurt you" is an unconscious repeat of why Zan should forgive/forgave Vilandra. I think it’s a good reason, and it should definitely work for both of them long into the future (because I also have the feeling that they’re going to need that reasoning to see them through future bad decisions/mistakes).

The scene between Vilandra and Rath was heartwrenching. I don't know who I feel sorrier for though- the princess who has finally realized what she stands to lose because of her faults, or the proud general who is so insecure that he can't find a way to forgive the woman he loves and as a result (I anticipate) is going to lose her. I hope they find a happier future together now.

When Vilandra questioned Ava, "You just happened to stumble across her dead body?" I wish Ava had turned around and asked her "And how exactly did you come across the situation Vilandra?" Then Vilandra would have had to re-examine the situation and some doubt of whether she was right (and therefore of Khivar's truthfulness) might have been planted. It seems to me that an intelligent Queen would have turned it around like that. Plus, if Vilandra really does know that Ava thinks that it is her fault and that she's trying to frame her, then that proves that Vilandra knows Ava didn't do it- it doesn't have to be a matter of Vilandra trusting Ava, the truth of the situation would be in her own logic.

Didn't you say that Vilandra and Ava didn't have any power of their own? Vilandra's argument that she would take over reign of Antar doesn't fit and her accusation "In this scenario of yours, whose baby is that?" doesn't actually fit Ava's scenario. Although the way Ava ended the confrontation was extremely generous and open, I do wish that she had also ended it with some sentiment- something along the lines of “I may not trust you, but I do love you. You will always be my sister.”

It’s so incredibly sad that Ava and Zan lost their child. That could help to explain Max’s devotion to his and Tess’ baby (in the series anyway). I still hope they regain all of their memories, but I’m glad they’re at least getting more of them.

Zan’s “always” in answer to Ava’s plea that he trust her, especially given the recent events, was beautiful. I also really liked how Maria needed the truth and Liz gave it to her. Very poignant.

Great chapter- thanks for the flashbacks. I think I'm starting to get an idea of what is going on. The foreshadowing blurb was an interesting intellectual puzzle (I guess I'm a nerd- I find them fun). Loved all the reactions, but I have to say "Ava would have never done anything like that without talking to me first" absolutely gave me chills. Suddenly they were a couple connected and looking out at everyone else as separate from their combination. That has to be the moment that turns their relationship back toward what it once was. I sincerely hope that they are able to eventually completely remember their pre-existences. Even though I still believe that Vilandra did not purposefully attempt to betray her family, the picture you are painting of her makes me seriously dislike the insecure, jealous, weakminded, spoiled princess.

Not to be blasphemous along with you, but I've always had some issues with that story myself. I get the feeling, though, that it's going to be a long time before I understand it. I think your "Perhaps the only lesson we can learn from the Book of Job is that life isn't fair, that bad things happen to good people, and sometimes, try as you might, you can find no good reason for it." just might be hitting the head on the nail.

I had forgotten about that device- I seriously need to spend some time rewatching the series.

Good chapter.

Good chapter. I have to say, though, that this was the first snippet of wisdom that I had difficulty swallowing- the depiction of Lucifer's sin was incomplete. But, I suppose that's not really the point of writing a fic, huh.

Another great chapter. I am so thoroughly enjoying this fic that I'm afraid I'm never going to get my work done (I'm transferring to a new school, so I have to clean out my classroom before the end of the school year- year round school). I’ve made myself a deal- every piece of furniture that I finish cleaning (e.g. cabinet), I get to read a chapter. We’ll see how that goes.

You totally had me going with the last bit about Liz- making me think that she would choose Alex and betray the group, but the more I thought about it the more one of the questions she asked herself became key- what would Alex want her to do? Now, I'm thinking that she would realize that he wouldn't want to endanger the group in order to save himself, and he wouldn't want her to betray anyone for him, so she's going to stay loyal to the group. But now I'm worried that she's going to do something like shooting him in order to end his torture/captivity- cause she might think it’s better for him to be dead than trapped and suffering the way he is now, but maybe that would get Khivar to lose control somehow or maybe he would abandon the dying body and then the Royal Four could save Alex? I guess I have to wait and see what you decided.

Loved how vulnerable you made Izzie and how Max is thinking about Tess and how Zan is becoming alive for Ava (even though Matt is so totally likeable- I hope you give him a nice parting gift).

The whole Nasedo thing? Holy cow, you actually made me see him differently. I always figured that he was doing what he thought was right for her, but now I have to admit that in some way he may have actually been on to something. I still far prefer (and love) how the Valentis are there for her, caring for and protecting her, but Nasedo’s lessons are useful too. I don’t believe that survival is the only important thing, but without it nothing else really matters anyway.

Oh. My. Gosh. That was A-MAZ-ING! Like the most amazing chapter of all the amazing chapters in the universe. And here I thought I was going to be dropping out of this fandom. I get that you wrote this 3-4 years ago, but it is absolutely incredible how you are pulling things out that touch on everything that should be touched on in exactly the right way. And it's even UC and not Liz-centric and I'm still loving it. All the flashbacks and how you had her reliving her life like they say people do before they die, and how Max fought against the darkness and how Michael and Isabel added their strength to his and how the four of them using their power together is what triggered the memories and how Isabel reacted towards Michael after that. Wow. Obviously there are plot difficulties that I can't wait to see how you solve, but this chapter was absolutely amazing. If the rest of your chapters are like this, I'm voting you best Roswell writer. It makes me embarrassed to think about the Roswell fics that I've posted. Incredible.

Fascinating insights. Loved how powerful Tess was and how it was she who came and rescued both Michael and Alex. I thought it so very interesting how almost gentle the Seeker was with Liz- any way of making her his reincarnated daughter? That would explain why he chose her to confide in and it would be a good reason for him to change his mind about killing Tess when she asks him to. He seems a decent guy- I'm hoping you change his mind and let him become an ally. I can't wait to find out what Lessa found out- it is horrible that Vilandra chose to tell her something that got her killed. Why isn't the Seeker blaming Isabel? Does he not know that it was her fault? You made me cry with the whole meaning-of-life thing (especially with my mother having recently made it through her 1st year of breast cancer and my aunt dying of it 2 years ago). I think you should have Tess and Matt decide to break it off amicably and mutually. I never put 2 and 2 together regarding the political structure of Antar- very interesting. I had already wondered about Tess' background- I hope you share your ideas on the matter (or at least your ideas as they relate to her background and this specific fic).

Wow. Fantastic chapter. Truly enjoying how things are evolving. I wonder who Liz and Maria are going to wind up with- which one will wind up with Kyle and... Alex? I'm excited to find out :)

Very painful questions, but very accurate. Great history.

Thoroughly enjoyed how Michael was protective of Maria but it was Khivar's threat against Isabel that made him lose control.

Yay-yay-yay! I LOVED LOVED LOVED her slip up!

Wow, and I thought the previous chapter was awesome. Love the action and how things are being revealed.

Wooh-hoo! Fantastic chapter! Kyle to the rescue and finally we know what's up with Alex. And a piece of the Seeker's mystery has been shared :) Now, what to do?