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Tomas the Betrayer
2009-11-04 . chapter 6
Oh, but somebody was in a wicked mood when they wrote this, weren't they?
You don't have to feel bad about yourself. Haven't we all been there? Those fantasies you had the Hollow relating to Rukia were the ones all of us have imagined about them at some point in the past. In fact, you should be congratulating yourself on granting the rest of us this honest expression of those unwholesome cravings. Yes, give yourself a pat on the back... and then a slap on the wrist! Ow, it hurts! Bad AriKitten, bad!
The last chapter really clinched it. We could see him stumbling about for any way he could find to try and make things right again, only to come face-to-face with the fact that there wasn't one. Rukia's icy prison guard portrayal was top-notch, so you know. This is precisely how we could see her reacting to such a disturbing experience. And the end, oh, sweet mercy, the end! He just can't help himself, can he? Neither could we, in that situation. And we're just the reader.
Well, we wish them the best of luck. Good show in crafting this with such care and effort, it probably took a lot of soul-searching. Remember, not everything in our souls is sweetness and light. All part of a human life. Pleasant dreams, you two lovebirds!
chelmsford37
2009-09-14 . chapter 6
Very entertaining and dark, realistic according to cannon and just real life as well. I really liked seeing Ichigo's inner struggles and turmoil. I think we sometimes over generalize him and take him for granted because, as the main character, he is almost over-exposed. Imagine him as a supporting character, and his chic-ness goes up. I know everyone thinks Hollow Ichigo is way cool (I do too.) but this is what you get when he gets loose. He is everything that is primal and natural in the human being. He is what you would become if you always went the easy route, giving in to your instincts. He is not, however, evil, though he does tend to evil deeds. He is a part of you and me. If we deny it we are like Ichigo, not dealing with the real problem. We must make him subserviant. Only then does he take his proper place. I find Hollow Ichigo's character a fascinating commentary on the dual nature of man, along with Zangetsu. Ichigo is both, but he is neither. He is the combination of the two, and the stronger one will show up more in his personality. Ichigo is not the only one who has to deal with this, although not on such a dramatic scale. To bring this back to the point. Loved the story, glad for the happy ending, and hang tough Ichigo. By the way, I think you incidentally gave a pretty good primer on what to do in a rape situation. Rukia is a tough old bird, and she handled herself quite well.
Sherinne
2009-04-22 . chapter 6
Aww this story is so sad.
I almost cried reading this
I'm glad Rukia trust Ichigo in the end.
but who's saying Rukia-Chan?
Arghh!! I'm dying to know!
Xx.Fate.Eater.xX
2008-12-22 . chapter 6
YAY!
I loved this story a lot!! *Suddenly looks uncertain* Uh, I'm not entirely sure that's a good thing or a bad thing. O.O'
Ok well... yeah. I loved the writting. It was perfect, I honestly couldn't find any mistakes, it all flowed so perfectly. No grammer errors or name mistakes, I loved it!! *Smiles brightly* And Hollow Ichi was so cool! *Grins* He's my fav character! ♥
yar
2008-11-09 . chapter 5
omg u made me im still shivering!!
i love the way u write!!

please please please continue this..
:3
Beyond Flight
2008-10-04 . chapter 6
This was really well written. Even though I don't nescessarily enjoy seeing Shirosaki depicted in that manner, it is pretty close to the canon. The characters were all wonderfully done, and even though there was a lack of closure, it was an incredibly entertaining read.
wynn12
2008-08-13 . chapter 5
Complementing my other review, even though I love both fics, I think you did a better job with this one. It has exactly what I thought the other was missing: 1. the hollow approach was more adequate to his feelings of lust for Rukia (she mentioned "groping" even if you didn't have to describe it much - it's ok and fitting) and 2. the way she made Ichigo look for a solution + the Hollow's phrase at the end was the perfect closure for this situation: there is no real closure, Ichigo will have to deal with his hollow for as long as he lives, like an addict or someone who has an incurable disease. That was the same closure we saw in canon, when Ichigo 'controlled' him with the help of the vizards, it just ended with hichigo saying Ichigo better be a lot stronger next time they meet.
wynn12
2008-08-13 . chapter 3
"We both want her. Work with me here; we could really have something going." - hahaha Hichigo is priceless. So horny-15-years-old-teenager hahaha. Not to mention him describing ichigo's phantasies to rukia, poor little Ichigo, that is worth a month of embarassment at least.
wynn12
2008-08-13 . chapter 1
I just gotta say it again, I love your writing! :)
All of them are perfectly in character, and you make them say/do all those things we kept waiting to listen/see in canon, it's so awesome! ^^
I love how Hichigo keep trying to negociate with his king, he is a lot more conscient that they are both the same than Ichigo is, silly boy.
And this ""I was born with one goal in mind, and it was power, power enough to find you and make you mine, because that was what he wanted most desperately.” resumes my OTP!
wynn12
2008-08-13 . chapter 6
I just gotta say it again, I love your writing! :)
All of them are perfectly in character, and you make them say/do all those things we kept waiting to listen/see in canon, it's so awesome! ^^
I love how Hichigo keep trying to negociate with his king, he is a lot more conscient that they are both the same than Ichigo is, silly boy.
And this ""I was born with one goal in mind, and it was power, power enough to find you and make you mine, because that was what he wanted most desperately.” resumes my OTP!
musicistherapy
2008-08-08 . chapter 6
Wow. I'm really impressed with this. Normally I can't handle angst, and tend to steer clear of it, but you did it very well. I was very anxious for a happy ending (like I said, not angst-oriented) but this was very fitting. Funny thing was, Stone Sour's "Through Glass" came on as I was reading the last chapter, and that song really seemed to kind of go with it... Well, thank you for depressing me and entertaining me in equal parts! Keep up the good work.
ScArLetKiSs02
2008-07-12 . chapter 6
dammit! what the fuck?! is this it? update! Your story's great!
kehkaa
2008-07-03 . chapter 6
That was just absolutely brilliant! Agh, I can't even explain how much I love it! I could go through and talk about every little thing I love but that would take to long since I loved basically everything :)

And you ended it in such a great way with not-Ichigo's last words.

Amazing job with this :)
helbaffy
2008-07-01 . chapter 1
Interesting story! Can't wait to read more... :)
Akum
2008-06-12 . chapter 6
=)
I know, I know I'm lazy 2 write reviews. I'm looking forward 4 your next fic.
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