Aw Im so sorry about Roxy. And i like how u wrote the story. Very emotional and it kinda reaches out to people who have lost their pets and had a hard time dealing with it.

This was so sad and beautiful. I have a dog, but he is only a puppy (not even a year old).

I do think of pets more than just pets, they ARE family.

And I loved how Aang didn't just want another lemur, because it wasn't just about getting another lemur. Members of the family are irreplaceable, just like Momo.

Beautifully written.

Wow! This is an interesting idea that I have never seen touched upon before. I mean, people write about the deaths of the human members of the Gaang over and over again, post-war and not. But I have yet to come across something like this, even though Momo is not only a vital part of that team, but as a small, mammal-like creature, cannot be expected to have quite as long a lifespan as a human.

This was very good, and I think you captured how Aang would feel in this instance quite well. Thank you for this piece of insight. It got me to see a possibility I hadn't before, which is always fun.

And as for the thing regarding reviews on your profile, you've summed it up better than I've seen anyone else do it. Maybe it made people annoyed because they can find no way to properly argue with it. It seems like it makes too much sense to ignore. :)

Very touching and true. My condolences too, for I know what it means for the animal companion to be more than a pet. They truly are family.

Thank you for sharing this with us.

That is really just how it is. They are family. My breath caught in my throat when I read this.

Thanks.

Aw, that's so sad! I know what it's like to lose a family pet, and it's hard. i'm glad that you have writing as a form of therapy for it, and I think I speak for all of your readers when I say our heart goes out to you.

(By the way, the story was wonderful, too! :-P )

SapphireDesire

I know I'm a little late, but, I want to review anyway.

This was a really sad story. I didn't even know where you were going with it until i read about Momo. I felt so bad for Aang and all I could think was 'Why would she right this sad thing?'. When I saw it was for your dog Roxy, I felt so bad. I was reminded of my cat, Trixy, who died at age 18 (in human years). I can really relate. And I think it's good that you wrote this for Roxy.

Really well writen story and sorry I read it late. And I most likly just reminded you of this event when you most likly have gotten over it already (6 months later) so, sorry about that.

Thank you so much for sharing this with us, it's wonderfully written and very moving. I can completely understand what you're going through. Four years ago I lost a cat that had literally been around my whole life - my grandmother had gotten him from a shelter a few months before I was born - and I was completely devastated. The people who tell you to get over it and get another pet disgust me; it's like telling you to get over it and make a new friend when one of your friends dies.

I really hope you're feeling better now that you've gotten this off of your chest. I wish you and your family luck in the future.

M...I found a recommendation in fuzzytomato's "Brothers In Arms" to read your work, and I decided I'd start with the shorter pieces before tackling the "Fire" series.

Working past personal grief through writing is good :D. Hey, most of the time, I write simply to let the inspiration flow.

I read your...I'm not sure what to call it about reviewing, and I'll try and review as much as possible!

Katako-Chan

I feel for you...I really do, I've lost a few pets that were dear to me, and more than a couple family members. I'll be praying for you.

You sorrow is our sorrow.

Aww, that was really sweet. I never thought much of Momo before, but this gave me a new perspective. Thanks.

I have to say that this is if not better than at least on par with your "fire" stories and I am glad that you wrote this. I enjoyed the emotions it envoked and the real-life feel it gave me. The loss of a companion that has been with you for many years can be a blow and well meaning people just seem to make it worse. Hope you write more of this kind of thing, helps with keeping you going if your going through a dry spell in the creative flow, I say this from personal experience. while this review may be unexpected and uneeded in your heart I believe that a review should be left for any work that touches my heart in the way your storie do. Keep writing for yourself and you'll be happier for it. Good luck!

I loved that part with the wind chime. Aang hearing the wind chimes, looking on as the light reflects off them, remembering how Momo would chase after the light specs, then his silencing of the chimes, and finally the literal and symbolic shattering of the crystal shards; it was all beautiful. I'm sure thats how it feels; to be in a thousand pieces.

I hope the translation of your feelings here helps with your family's loss.

My condolences to you and your family for Roxy. What many see as a family pet are so much more then that aren't they? They are part of the family not just pets. Moms don't have to be strong all the time though. You need to just get it off your chest like everybody else. I am glad writing this helped you. Don't worry not all of your reviewers are "disgruntled" with you. We just love hearing form you. A absolutly beutiful piece of fanfiction and I hope you try this sort of thing again some time.

God Bless(hopefully that dosn't offend you and if it does I am terribly sorry)

Artemis