As usual, I am late, but I must say...Holy cow. what a messy family reunion this is turning out to be!

I loved the part with Noah and Basch. It makes a lot of sense for that to happen to them. I mean, yeah, I can imagine Noah losing it and that whole bit about basch's decision that tore them apart was really nicely done. But this whole conspiracy beginning from the Fon Ronsenberg twins' childhood is just kinda freaky. and ugh... the freaky children. whoa boy!

I kind of had an inkling that danver would go nuts and be downright evil... but the first part really freaked me out, what with the calamity we recently experienced here. haha. It was very realistic.

At this point i'm curious about the other side (ashe/ultima) and the whole thing with the earth and the vieras and "the one" or whatever it is that Fran's so afraid of. gah but I think that part would entail more STRESSFUL situations. oh my. I should be careful for what I wish for huh? nonetheless, MORE POWER!

Uwah! Sorry for the late review!

And yeah, I did squirm at those bits, but damnit I will continue reading this fic! Though I did like how Noah was calling out Draces’ name.

Ah men can be so stopid! And all Noah’s motives are explained now, swet~!

I loved Vaan so much in this one, *Squee* Creepy kids! And ah, there was no: BASCH MAD! BASCH SMASH! In this one. I’m guessing there will be when he sees Ashe again right? Hahaah!

One thing though, the viera, I thought they all went to sleep? Or did they wake up? (Possibly with one hell of a hangover *Shot*)

When is the next update go-*shotgunned*

~Feeny

I like the stressing that you did on Gabranth's burdens. Now it makes sense. Anyway, I salute the connection that you've made between Drace and Noah. It felt so natural.

Btw, hey, I've actually started re-reading this and I am having a hard time catching up (like going back to certain chapters to refresh my mind on matters brought upon by the latest chapter) due to my practicum, err!

I would personally describe [Ivalice] Moogles as being much closer to lagomorphs than felines.

Coupled with the claim of Moogles and Viera being the oldest races of creature in Ivalice, the description begins to make a whole lot of sense, even as... eerie... as the implications of such a link are.

NO ONE DIED IN THIS CHAPTER!

I am so happy. I'm glad it was not as stressful as the other chapters. Nonetheless, it was still very good. I was laughing at the last part because Zodiark was like stewie from family guy. hahaha. (of course I mean that in a good way!) What a great club they now have. Zodiark is a bit emo, Ultima is a diva, Arla is a biatch, no actually, Ashe is a biatch, Arla is brat. and larsa... larsa! You're (they're) gonna kill him off, aren't you??!?! no. But yeah, I think at this point i understood why you had to make him semi-crippled because he won't be so "un-dignified" if he wasn't broken down like that. And also, I think I understand now why the title of the story is true feelings. it's amazing! (ok, forgive me, I am very slow) i mean... true feelings between Ashe and Basch, and also the true feelings between Zodiark and Ulitma... they both "can't touch" to a certain extent and they want to do something about it! Well anyway, i'm looking foward to the next chapter. I still don't know how Noah would fit in to the whole picture. (if he ever is supposed to do that in the first place..)

Long time no see! Sorry, I've been mia for a bit :(

Wow, I forgot how much I love this fic! This bitchy side of Ashe is quite interesting, I like it. But poor Larsa, being scared and all... Kind of makes it hard to picture him as an Emperor when he is bawling his eyes out like a sissy. Of course I would too if my last remaining leg was about to be chopped off.
I also love the style you wrote this in. Its different but still holds your flavor :)

Great job and I look forward to the next installment:D Cheers!

~*~ Landis Icelilly ~*~

Hey look I’m reviewing! Haha >>

I’ve lost my knack for really long reviews, but I’ll try and leave a half decent one

T’was a good chapter, had me non the edge of my seat. And ASHE! AH! How can you ignore Larsa like that?! AHH! She better get Un-mad-eded soon Amy! You can’t do that to Ashe!! D=. And I’m feeling really sorry for Larsa…boy needs a hug…

The flashbacks scenes were…sad…ah, I hope the party will be able to go back to those semi-carefree days. (Vaan sleeping-sitting and snoring was cute….though BAD ZODIARK! No killing epic humes + viera thank you very much! Grr)

Arla is completely insane now! DAHRGH Amy…I can’t wait till the next chapter….you can feel everything start to come together!! DAHRG! I can’t wait till everyone meets again…THE PARTY NEED TO GET THROUGH TO AHSE AND AND!! *FLAILS*

Okay…I’m just going to go in incomprehensible fangirlnig and worry if I continue this review so I’ll just leave it here (And plague you on MSN!)

~Feeny

great chapter, keep up the great work and hope you update soon.

Lol. I spent hours and hours reading this from Chapter 1 till 18, and all I can say, for starters, is WOW.

This story has so much depth and length, and the drama, the romance - it's like a blockbuster movie playing in my head! I don't know where you got this stroke of genius inspiration, but I'm glad you did and you wrote it down for the rest of the fandom world!

My eyes hurt now. Argh >_< This is just too wonderful. I will offer you all the pep talk and cheers I can as long as you complete this wonderful, wonderful story.

Basch/Ashe might as well replace Namiku (Kingdom Hearts) as my OTP, thanks to you! :D

Wow, I did really miss reading this fic!! Basch is like the Hume energizer bunny, he keeps going and going and going... he just won't quit! I also love the point of view change, it was something different and it gives us a peek at what the other part or guest I should say, of Basch is thinking. It was a nice touch.

Poor Penelo though... well really poor everyone that had to be in that lab, those people must really be paid well to want to do a job like that!

Wait a minute! Uncle Basch? Haha, let me guess. Noah's kin? Hm... I'm curious to know where this will go.

Such an awesome chapter!! Keep it up and I'm going to be good and wait patiently for the next chappie :D

~*~ Landis Icelilly ~*!

Aww damn it!! that kid really is freaky! but anyway...

Well, Vaan didn't die, but then the whole stress with Penelo is almost tantamount to that. Jiryin's part was so sad. It's bad enough that strange things have been happening to her, but then... -sigh-

I like this experimental chapter. At the beginning, Zodiark wasn't as much of an emo teenager but then eventually when the contrast between his feelings and Basch's were discussed, it became evident. It was like he was immature, and at the same time not naive. He was still an esper (a "higher" being) but at the same time perhaps more human than Basch. I loved Basch's schizo moments, haha damn, it's hard to be in his shoes - and it's good that it played well with Zodiark's pov (like he was a puppeteer, while at the same time the puppet... or something. (they were both vulnerable and helpless against the godess/circumstances/love/whatever) or at least that's how I saw it. Hope I got it right. well anyway, looking forward to more stress nextime. Hahaha.

...whoa... I missed this stress.

I thought Vaan was going to be spared, HAHA, GUESS NOT!

It was starting to make sense, but then there's still much to learn about the twins and the vieras, and everything else. ok... off to stress myself out even more.

Wow, I finally got time to read all the chapter in one row!! Amy, this is wonderful!! You did great in Zodiark 1stPersonPOV! I liked a lot this chapter, especially the fight with Basch and Vaan! It was so epic! And Basch/Zodiark's inner feelings are being mixed, meaning Basch is becoming evil, and Zodiark is becoming good? *shivers at the thought*

Ah, bad scientists in pristine white labs :( (would like to see a good scientist for a chance, for the good name of science hahaha)

I really don't know what to say more... I guess I am failing at english lately XD though I really want to say that I loved this chapter (will be the next one in Ultima's POV?) and also I would like to state this aloud...

"Creepy child: “Uncle Basch. It’s so wonderful to meet you at last.” *EPIC FRIGHT* Someone is up to something...

Now, the most important: I hope you upate soon

Hey Amy,

Yes why are you so horrible to Basch, huh? XD Don’t you want a tassle? Do we need to get a new guard for Basch, do you want to be put in the corner? ANSWER ME!

*ahem*

Wow this is a long chapter. I have a lot of opinions about Zodiark but this is your fic so I’m not going to say anything. How this begins is something from a sci-fi movie, I like those “in the beginning” type of stories, it gives one an idea on how long certain events were raging. I feel so small and insignificant! XD :D

I think the coolest part was Basch kicking butt, yet it’s such a cool idea to have it all in the POV of Zodiark. I think the real kicker was how they started speaking in sync, that would have been creepy! Poor Fran :O And though Basch was cool even though he was Zodiark’s vessel at the time (bad Zodiark, bad!) the image of Vaan and Zargaabath fighting is just too cool for words! Basch and Zodiark, Vaan and Zargabaath, odd duos abound, it’s sweet XD

(“Let me talk to him! I want to talk to Basch, the hume…the big guy! The one who actually gives a damn about others! I want to speak to him, Zodiark, before I go all holy on you!”)

And that has to be the most epic line for Vaan…like…ever. Nuff Said.

It looks like you had a lot of fun with this chapter, and a lot of fun stuff to read. Not one for heavy cursing but that is easily skipped over, problem solved XD The moment near the end with Vaan and Penelo, and then Balthier and Fran! It me choke up! You torture everyone GYARH *gnaws on your head* and then OH! Oh, oh oh the creepy kid “Uncle Basch!” that gave me chills! YARR crap is really gonna be hitting the fan soon DUCK AND COVER!

This was an epic chapter, Amy waymie! Me thinks it needed its own theme song or maybe some sound effects XD What a blast…no pun intended :D *claps*

YES!

I loved this chapter! The last ones have been getting more and more complex and confusing for my rubbish head! Although that shows your a fantastic writer, it was so great to have the relief of a big long chapter from one character's POV that brings all these characters back together.

It's been a while since we had much Basch (the real Basch, that is) so that was great to have him back in his own mind! I hope the same will happen of Ashe! I cannot wait until Basch and Ashe are reunited! Even if Ashe isn't aware of it..

Also loved the parts involving Vaan! You write him so well and people often OC his character so well done for keeping him true! It's so nice to have Vaan and Penelo back together at last. If only Balthier could recognise Fran...

It's all so tragic!