I just wanted to let you know that I adored this and would love to be able to read the last chapters. The characterization is excellent, and so is your writing. The Hole and the severity of the pranks is, I must admit, something that caught me off guard, but I think I understand where you're coming from and I like how you show what the characters have learned from it. Excellent job, and I would be extremely pleased if you ever found the time to upload the final chapters.

holy ** this has got to have been one of the best Twins fics ive ever read D8

seriously... your intuitiveness of psychological inner workings is magnificent to say the least, and displayed fantastically through the characters.
Just a masterpiece.

I take my hat off to you.

How adorable. Ratchet is so sweet . . . but don't let him hear me say that!
I really like this. It's well-written, convincing, and fun.

First of all, let me just say that when I stumbled across your fics years ago, they were some of the first fanfiction I'd ever read. You helped draw me into the world of fanfic and, further, helped me fall in love with the Twins. So on that note, I thank you.

That said, now that I re-read this... good god, were you in an angsty mood or what? The Sunstreaker-whump in this is unbelievable, and everyone seems to go out of their way (and way out of character) to be as horrible as possible to him. Furthermore, the ignorance of the consequences of their actions (except for Prowl, the only one intelligent enough to point them out to the others) is mind-boggling.

The Hole is by far the most unbelievable thing in this fic. Confinement is one thing, but shutting someone up in a lightless hole for *two weeks* and not expecting them to come out a total mess? I should think Sunstreaker coming out in a worse mood than before, having bad dreams and violent episodes because of the insanely long period of confinement, would be an expected and predictable response to such torture -- and it literally is torture. For that reason alone, I cannot see it being used to discipline soldiers, let alone as something Prime would endorse. Even if you're going for a darker-and-edgier feel to the characters, which is fine, this is stretching way beyond belief.

The other aspects of the drama are nearly as bad. The connection between the brothers seems to be ignored by most of the others, to the point where they discuss Sunstreaker's punishment with hardly a regard to how it will affect his just-recently-recovered brother. Considering the death penalty for a robot whose actions were the direct result of his inhumane punishment would be bad enough without a twin's involvement. And of course, even when Prowl makes them all admit what a part they played in the whole mess, no mention is made about the insanity of using the Hole or never using it again. In fact, Prime has the audacity to threaten him with it *again* if he doesn't play along with his punishment like a nice little robot.

Overall, the fic is a contradiction. Your writing skills are superb, you pay attention to detail and set up scenes beautifully, and your dialogue is powerful. You portray the twins as interesting, in-depth characters, and show a level of compassion from Prowl that is very different from his usual portrayal and very refreshing. (In fact, I modeled much of my perception of Prowl subconsciously on what I read in this fic, because it made so much sense.) Him being the mech to show mercy is a powerful statement... but it would be more powerful if the situation were a really questionable one, where Sunstreaker really was at fault. The fact that the whole story essentially reads as Sunny-torture in which, at the end, they are "merciful" enough merely not to kill him for having reacted badly to cruelty, diminishes the impact of the message. We're left wondering at the end (or at least I was) if Prowl is the *only* Autobot who's ever heard of mercy in your story.

Wow... this fic is made of awesome. I love chapter 3 and Sides`s revenge. Thank you for writing it!

Are there more parts of this somewhere? I really hope so.

This is all incredibly polished. That's the first thing that strikes me here; not a word feels out of place or poorly chosen. You fit a lot of meaning into your sentances without making them unweildy, and that kind of skill has always impressed me. Your take on the various personalities on the ark is just as well-thought. I've enjoyed every moment of this fic; thanks for sharing it with us.

Righto. I love this. It so nice learning about Sunnysides from others' POVs, cuz I feel like they're not the only ones I'm learning about. I can only hope that one day I give my characters as much consideration as you do.

You never cease to amaze me. Beautiful insight into the nature of the twins' relationship, the fundamental difference between them and the rest of the Autobots. And not only did you recognize and reveal this to your readers, but you really, truly developed Blue's character around this epiphany. Excellently done! :)

Absolutely genius, the way you weave the story and the characters and the lessons into this richly detailed, deep chapter. I don't think I've ever read anything quite as professional on fanfiction - or anywhere else, for that matter.

Will be looking forward for the last few chapters of "The Lost", but as it is, thank you for sharing.

QOTRS~

The first time I read this I couldn't bring myself to read it, it just got me so... worked up that I almost couldn't bring myself to finish it. But I did, and am very glad I did, It beautiful and emotionally enthralling. The way you write, its like an art form. I can't wait until you post more of your work. At first when you had the whole plagerising note I snorted and didn't really pay it any mind, but after I finished reading the story I realised that you really would have to post something like that to warn people not to copy because you works are just THAT good. its not you being self riteous or asuming your work is worth more than it is, its just the honest truth.

(I sure someone has told you all this before, and I know I'm not the fist but I just felt like encouraging you, for what its worth)

I really love this story; I've read it now seven times this week. I'd just like to say thank you for uploading chapters, even though you stated that you've had problems with plagiarism before. Thank you for giving all of us a second chance. Your stories absolutely rock, and you're just so amazing. I was surprised witless once I realized I had added your stories to my favorites, and even more surprised that I hadn't added you to my list of favorite authors.

Thanks, again, for everything. ^_^

Eh, is that it? Shoot, I really was getting into it!

Love these. ur like the best writer i've come across

I love this story : D

I just wanted to say your ideas, concepts, and character depth you've put into this story is mindboggling. I've never read a fanfiction quite in its league and I don't expect to. I admire your style and am willing to admit I am willing and able to wait until you update or finish this peice, because you've made something special here. And unfinished or not it will still be at the top of my list.