I love this story a lot, not only for the characterizations, but for the very believable way in which the relationships have been developed. Even though this is the chapter where some jumping into bed has occurred, it's taken a long time getting there, and the tension has been thoroughly believable along the way. I look forward to seeing how this story develops.

You have some real skill. Let me simply say that while I want you to finish this story, I also hope that you're writing some original work as well.

I have thoroughly enjoyed this story so far, the plot line is great, and the characters are completely IC. Cant wait for more, and i know there will be many upset readers if you don't continue this story. --Green Eyed Tabby

If you don't update soon, I think my head will explode! I love your characterization -- you've ruined me for other stories. Even the manga seems pale in comparison.

So, please please please update soon!

Beautiful! The way you handle the characters and their interactions, and the little things you insert in there to make it all such a living world. The poems were wonderful, and I can see Byakuya wanting to listen to such words in that situation. They're both comfort and ways of conveying messages.

Ichigo and Renji - finally! They finally have things at least in part worked out! That's the problem with guys; if you think one is uncommunicative, toss two together and double the problem with interest. Especially since Ichigo isn't as old/mature as his friends and that's another handicap he has to overcome. But he managed it. Not flawlessly, but well done all the same. Enough to work through things with Renji in a very hot way. (And thank you so much for including that!) It's just one more way for those two to communicate.

Now I wonder how they'll manage with Rukia. I'm sure she's more clued in than they are/were, but it'll still be some tricky navigation ahead in this three way relationship.

Hm…

I’ve gotta be honest, I can’t help but feel…what is it…Betrayed(?) for Rukia. Yes, Betrayed would be the right word to use to describe the feelin’ that I felt durin’ this chap’…

Unless of course I’ve missed somethin’ along the lines durin’ previous chapters that would have righted the strange feelin’ before it even occurred. *scratches head* Which in any case I hope I haven’t missed such signals, but seems to be a possibility seein’ as I’ve been readin’ each chap’ with a haste b/c of my hectic schedule… An’ if so then perhaps if it wouldn’t be a bother to maybe shine some light on the subject for me…*chuckles nervously*

Never-the-less, Let me explain why such a feelin’ would even appear…

What I’m seein’ here is; Here is Rukia givin’ the time Ichigo needs to sort/figure himself an’ his feelings out. Then here she is holdin’ out on Renji b/c of things an’ perhaps similar feelin’s that concern Ichigo…

And yet not soon after Ichigo an’ Renji confront each other to sort things out they…jump the gun an’ ‘sleep’ together. (of course no sleepin’ involved *chuckles*)

I s’pose perhaps I’m confused, an’ like I said above maybe I missed somethin’, but I still can’t help but feel such a way for Rukia. An’ it didn’t help much either that after Rukia informed Ichigo that she promised she would wait but that there was only so long that she could, basically. An’ yet Ichigo an’ Renji still had at it.

*sigh*

I must say, you have provoked emotions/feelin’s from me when otherwise they would have been just ignored or I wouldn’t have even originally bothered to dwell on them. (which I must give you much kudos for provoking’ such emotions seein’ as no other story has before) For this is only a story…But I found myself NEEDING to review an’ voice the strange feelings that I am havin’ concernin’ Rukia an’ the men in her life…

Perhaps, I will find resolution within your next chap’…or maybe not…

Which brings me to my next question. What is you preferred pairin’? I feel that maybe I might have the opportunity to figure out where you might take this in the end before it gets there…

For instance, are you a fan of Ichigo an’ Renji? An’ then that would inform me that Rukia will soon have not part in the end…

Or is this fic of yours really what your summary informs us. That it is a Ichigo/Rukia/Renji? B/c if I remember correctly, the character category use to be Ichigo an’ Rukia. But I have just recently noticed that it has changed.

Please do not get me wrong, I actually enjoy the whole love triangle bit. An’ it’s b/c of that that I am still readin’ along. *chuckles*

But I can’t for the life of me shake the feelin’ that Rukia is startin’ to ( or will shortly) lose value in your fic an’ to Ichigo an’ Renji. Despite the fact that Renji voiced his love to Rukia. So much has happened to Rukia so far, for her to lose the two men that she may love to eachother is just...heartbreakin'...

So, here is where I will apologize if any offense was taken from anythin’ that I have just spoken. B/c I can assure you that none of what I spoke was meant to be taken as such. My curiosity tends to get the better of me sometimes…

An’ I’ll also understand if there is not much that you could allow to tell me for the sake of not revealin’ what your real intentions are for your fic.

So, all that aside, I do find myself well into your fic’ an’ enjoyin’ it dispite the feelin’s that I have durin’ some of it.

Your writin’ is excellent an’ I swear you should have FAR more reviews than what you have now. *shakes head* Perhaps I should come outta the shadows an’ not be a lurker for the remainder of your fic’. *grins*

Anywho, Thank you for taken the time to read this, long as HELL, review/rant.

Till next time,

Lata,

DH

Finally--the tension between the two of them was thick enough to cut with a chainsaw! Good thing they worked it out. *grins*

I'm kinda surprised that wasn't more awkward, but very proud of the boys for facing their issues and more lol. Now to face Rukia...wow, I'm so looking forward to that! I'm still unsure, or maybe too skeptical to think things will work out as easily as everyone's hoping. But I can't wait to see how you put it together!

Just wanted to say I think you're awesome and I love this a lot.

Totally a fan. Please continue.

Emotions, feelings, relief, satisfaction--all in a chapter's work.

It seems there might be three in this relationship--and all willing--or soon to be.

It seems that was the most simple and most difficult conversation between Renji and Rukia. I'm still not sure how much either of them knows concerning Ichigo, but I'll enjoy finding out. Good luck on the next chapter! Wonderful read!

Finally! I was wondering when that was going to happen! It would be Renji to have a sudden thought in the middle of training and to abandon it completely to chase it.

It's good that Ichigo is living his life and made it into college. However, it seems like he isn't really connected to life anymore.

aww.

love always
hisanachan

Wow! I'm so sucked into this story I was reading it at work today. It's full of major, changing plots, massive yet subtle character development, kick-ass narrative and it's epic! I love this so much.

Amnesia can be a too overused plot device but the twist you've put on it makes it work and well. Your OCs are believable (and creepy enough on the part of the bad guys), and you did an awesome job of fleshing out that other world/dimension.

And just because Rukia is back doesn't mean everything's all happiness and sunshine. It's awesome that you didn't go for the quick, pat ending like that. She's still struggling with not only lost memories, but a new dimension to her relationship with Renji and Ichigo. Toss in Ichigo who is so wonderfully *teenaged* in the way he tries to figure it all out (and just manages to complicate it even more), Renji's PTSD, and damn have things gotten complicated for them.

Can't wait to see where the next part goes!

gah, the last scene was confusing. but it was a great chapter~

love always
hisanachan

Wait...
if this is true, then i'm really slow. And a horrible reader. But...is his right eye...gone or something?