This fic pack quite a punch. Whoo. Feels like I'm still winded. It hurts so badgoodbad.

I've read this story quite a few times but somehow forgot to review. There isn't much praise I can heap on this story that hasn't already been submitted, but I'll try. This story is excellent. Specifically, the mixture of shame and conceit in Zuko's fantasies was a nice touch.

...Jesus.

...I have no words.

I absolutely loved this, a really good look at what might have happened if Zuko had succeeded.

Don't be afraid to write dark pieces like this- it turned out wonderfully.

Thank you for sharing this.

That was a very depressing read, no other way about it, but it was also very good and an interesting look at Zuko's character. I comfort myself with the thought that Zuko's dream world is remarkably close to cannon so, really, he got his wish, even if it happened in another universe. *sigh* Poor Zuzu... he's very good for the angst, isn't he?

This is better than any "Legitimate" story I have ever read. The angst is almost unbearable. Each character is set so perfectly into the fabric of your story, and the ending is so perfect I could - did - cry. Zuko, for all his good intentions, still wanted happiness for himself, glory for himself, and if others found happiness, too, well... good. Perfect film Noir, and I think I read somewhere that true angst is caused by impossible character flaws. Which you told perfectly. A thousand applauding hands.

I don't mean to be patronising... actually yes, I do, but most people don't know what they really want, or more importantly what they really 'need', until later life.

Ah, the delusions of youth.

This was a good illustration of that folly. This fic needs more love.

It's like Uncle Iroh said... poor Zuko never thinks things through before he does them...

This was incredible, and I had CHILLS reading it. I feel like I've just gone on an amazing adventure after reading this. I WAS going to go to bed after this, but I think I'll have to stay up a little longer, since I think I would probably have nightmares if I went to bed now... holy crap, this fic was so good. Thank you for writing this. It was epic.

Teefarino

Oh God, this fanfic has left me slightly shaky and lost for words. Brilliantly written, one of the best I have ever read (but then again, what else should I expect from you?), but horribly upsetting. I read the author's note at the top, thinking "Avatar? Dark? Pfft!", but this was honestly horrifying. I nearly cried, and I very rarely cry from reading fanfiction. Please, don't ever stop writing fanfiction. Your writing, for the most part, is as close to perfect as I've ever read.

Oh gods, this is intensely heartbreaking. ;o; ZUKO YOUR STUPID FACE die forever Ozai ahhhhhhh THIS IS THE SADDEST.

Yipe! Ozai doesn't mess around.

Reading the ending dream is a little better now that the show is long over and Zuko really has redeemed himself- but just a little.

And the source of your title fits perfectly. All in all, a wonderful piece of writing- though not one to take in large doses.

Chilling. One eyed Katara was especially frightening. It's a REALLY good thing that Zuko failed.

Oh wow. This was horrible and shockingly painful but also frighteningly realistic. Thank you.

I cried, dammit. :(

This is THE best Avatar fic I have read so far. That is all.

*sniff* darn you for making me cry...*sob*

i love it for reasons unknown.