Before I read this story, I happened to have already read CarrieTheNinja's stories, "The College Experience" and "The Life Experience" (although the latter isn't complete). It was truly a coincidence, I stumbled upon "When You're Gone" at random when I was looking for a good story to read.

And when I started reading this story, it didn't seem like it was that great, to be honest. I don't mean to be harsh or anything, I certainly have nothing against you. It's just that at first I wasn't all the interested. But I was bored, so I kept reading.

Well, I don't regret it. By the end, I was hooked. You did a good job. And the coincidence that Ellie, one of my favorite characters from one of my favorite stories, happened to be included... That was a pleasant surprise.

I think one of the best things about it is that the ending is satisfying. It's a lot harder to make a good ending than it sounds, and I bet you realize that all too well.

You really did a good job with this story. Keep up the good work!

Wow this is really cool! I was so sad when it was over :( Poor Rukia and Ichigo...

owh..nice starting..but..this angsty fic..can i know whether last wit happy o sad ending?u know..coz i dunno whether i can help myself calm if its not...hehehehhe

That... That was amazing.

You are an incredibly talented writer, and I absolutely love how you managed to portray this series to perfecting, drawling out of the classic storyline and turning it around; twisting it.

I love how you managed the backstories in 'the real world,' as well. Honestly, this could pass for the BLEACH we know and love today.

You pulled off the simplest comedy moments with great skill, so much that you made this seem as if it could actually happen to any normal writer.

You are an amazing writer, and I hope you continue with your awesome work.

;]

-Train

wow, after all my searching I have finally found it, a awesome looking fanfiction with fantastic potential.

Oh My God...
I cried when Rukia died T_T
But I suppose I shouldn't be sad since the story repeats itself and she gets Ichigo^^ Love the way you write

Gosh,Liz! you got me with this story again!
I'm still crying! The end is soo sad!! *wiping tears away*
I love your stories!! And i said it before but YOUR'RE AMAZING!!
Have an amazing week! :D

-Claudia

THIS STORY ROCKS!

Hi.. XD

Well, so yeah.. I've been lurking over your other story after finished Free Me. lol. And I must say that I read this chapter for 4 times and I have to blame you for my tears! Now seriously, give me a box of tissue! XD

Anyway, I love the epilogue so much. I feel pretty bad for Rukia since the story start cuz we all know she was in love with a fictional character. But you sure love to twist the story eh? (I'd read others. XD)

My fav line gotta be the last line - For it ends with the beginning. Cool. Keep writing. :)

"For it ends with the beginning."

It was so good!I cried about three times in various points in the story.Thank you for writing such an awesome story!

oh my god... I HAVE TEARS IN MY EYES! *sob* its so beautiful! *sob, sob* I would seriously be crying right now if I wasn't in a library! Great Job!

Ok, all I can say is wow! That was a very very good story! I like how it all fit together, that must have taken a lot of time! Thanks a bunch! canadianviolet

Hey! I totelly love this story! You did an awesome job putting the two stories together!! Thanks, canadianviolet

Wow! That was a really sad chapter! I like Kaien *sniff*. Rukia is really quite complicated. -.-' Thanks, canadianviolet

*snicker* I was right! Urahara was absolutely no help! Hm, that isn't a good thing is it? Oh, well! Thanks, canadianviolet