Perfect. Flawless. Excellent. Divine. Phenomenal.

Those are the only words and their equivalents in the English dictionary that could even possibly come close to describing exactly how riveting and ingenious you and your story are.

In fact, I do not know if it's possible to write a review that could even begin to describe how engaging and ingenious that is your story. Never before have I ever come across such a zealous and amazing Suzalulu fanfic. To be perfectly honest, I have been dying to review this story because I have so much admiration for your written style and you deserve. Now that I am here reviewing, I am completely beyond words.

First, I must absolutely praise your cunning and alluring plot line. Out of all of the Post-R2 continuations I have read, yours is by far the most original, well thought out, and flowing storyline. Simply put, The Ghost in the Machine is unparalleled in its category. Or even the World of C.

If you are trying to kill me in anticipation, you are doing a fantastic job.

I am overwhelmed in excitement to see power Suzaku will obtain from Geass (that is, if he does) and I have not a hint what that "something" that C.C. and Lulu know and I don't. (Also, I must admit, I've been wanting to see a story where Suzaku makes a contract with Lelouch and I practically fell out of my chair when Lelouch suggested it.)

Also something that I'm not sure if others appreciate as much as I do is how the climax of your story is not the lemon. Despite the fact that there are fantastic stories out there with the second to last chapter being the lemon, I much prefer that not be the case. Why? Because the story isn't about the sex. It's about the love and relationship developing in spite of all means. Also, most stories that follow that formula all seem very similar: Meet Guy of Dreams. Chase. Dark secrets. Oh noes disaster. Angst. Suddenly all is revealed! LEMON. The End :D

But no, you have not once fell victim to this fad. And that is what I absolutely LOVE this novel. I can just /feel/ how the plot is going to thicken even further into the story and how there is just so much more to it.

Basically, you do not write like you are simply telling a story, but instead like you are conveying a profound message about life.

Seriously. I felt CHANGED after reading Poison Apple and even from these ten chapters of The Ghost in the Machine.

Only YOU can make a lemon symbolic. Back in chapter 7, Lelouch said to Suzaku that he wanted them being close but it hurt. It took Sunrise 50 episodes to describe Suzaku and Lulu's elaborate relationship. It took you less than 30 seconds. If anyone doubts your phenomenal talents as a writer, then they have lived under a rock. And hit their head on it too.

Also, this lemon-symbolism has made me think back to Poison Apple, how L tops Light, but Kira tops L, and when L said "Mercy". And symbolism in general with the APPLES and MIRRORS and DISNEY PRINCESSES. And I need to stop talking about Death Note in a story about Code Geass.

Good gawd, has anyone told you have amazing you are? Because you are the epitome of amazing and you need to know that.

Did I mention how perfectly you kept everyone in character? I have not once seen how flawlessly the inexplicable relationship between Suzaku and Lelouch be conveyed as you have. And I'm not just talking about the lemon-symbolism. They way they interact- talking, looking, arguing, touching- is extremely realistic. When I read, I'm not seeing words on a screen, but mini movies of the characters doing something that canon just didn't have to time to do. Also, LOVE LOVE LOVE the way you made Lloyd completely unemotional about his experiment because despite it seeming out of character, it is, on the contrary, very realistic and only seems OOC because none of the episodes showed him as such. (But I must say, I did prefer Lloyd as his flamboyant self and talking with squigglies~).

Finally, since I live in the US and today is Thanksgiving, I am taking this time to once more emphasize your sheer brilliance as a writer.

This Thanksgiving, I am thankful to have come across this spectacle of an author and that the world is blessed to have her bestow her magnificent creations known as stories.

Keep up the fabulous work and I wish you the best of luck on the next installment of this fantastic story!

((PS. You might have noticed two messed-up reviews by an anon, which is actually me. One was caused by pressing TAB then SPACE (which is equal to Click Submit) instead of CAPS LOCK. The other is where I accidentally sent the review for another story to you. I thought logging out would prevent this sort of accident, but I completely forgot about anonymous reviews. Well, THIS is what happens when Word won't open and I'm forced in write in this box, which is overflowing with potential disasters for calamity-prone people like me. D:))

I really do not know how to even begin a proper review that could possibly

Aha, first time I've been able to review this pulchritudinous and ingenious novel, written by an equally stupendous author. Wow... I don't even know what to type because your writing has moved me so much. Never before have I read such a ardent and wonderful Akuroku fanfic. Wow. That is all I can possibly muster up. Wow.

Since I didn't have a chance to properly review your other 17 equally stunning, my heart and soul shall pour into this review. I hope you like rambling! XD

Did I mention how original this plot line goes? Well, I did now. I absolutely love your ideas and how well they flow with the storyline. AND THE FLUFF. Heck, your chapters put me on the verge of tears because they way you write out Axel and Roxas is SO DAMN CUTE. Oh my lord, there is no possible or realistic way I could state my thoughts for your perfection in this piece. I absolutely adore how you made Axel practically lust over Roxas yet care for him with all of his heart. And Roxie. Roxie, Roxie... His ireful and sarcastic yet innocent and secretly loving personality is a perfect mix, yet better since it is you who is writing him up in your gorgeous chapters. X3

Anyway, time to actually *review* your amazing chapter, not just sit and cry over how awesome you are for writing this story, which is now my love. *hugs*

I liked a hell of a lot of details in this chapter. The cold, somber night, the deep emotions, all wrapped up with the shocking "truth" about Axel. (Or is the truth? What Roxas think? Will it lead to an uber-cute, emotional fluff scene? How will Roxas live without the love of his life? And without all of Axel's perverted jokes? -Just kidding XD-) And the playground. I cannot love more how deep that scene was with Axel telling the story of their parents and their deaths. Poor Roxas, to finally realize how his family and the love from his parents were all just a lie, and for it all to come crashing down on him. Lastly, how it dawned on him that he was, in reality, being loved and remembered his entire life, not by his parents, but a love just as strong. Axel. Roxas had Axel and only then could his parents, his /real/ parents, could rest knowing that he is happy. Finally rest with a last smile...

Then suddenly, the three ominous figures appeared and fulfilling their goal to possibly destroy the happiness between Axel and his Roxie. x.x I happened so fast that I felt just as lost as Roxas. Oh Axel, don't do something stupid and jump off a cliff. Roxie will kill you with a burning passion. Not to mention the towers of fangirls waiting to attack. (Those three will be shredded so fast, Roxas wouldn't have even had enough time to fetch his Keyblades o.o I'd probably be too busy drowning myself in my own tears *cries*)

Nu, Axel, you BETTER not do anything to yourself. What about the poker night that's overflowing with a potential fluff-ness? T.T And you, Roxas, need to stop randomly getting beaten up by wandering gangs and deadly "wonders."

Poor Axel... Something keeps on pawing at my mind that it is true about Axel sleeping with other people. But that should not have to do with anything with his fidelity with Roxas. I mean, come on, Axel probably wanted love so badly since he had suffered so much from being alone while all of his friends were stuck in Twilight Town. Plus, didn't Axel call out "Roxas!" after all those times? That could only mean that he was thinking about his Roxie the entire time(s) and could only strengthen his relationship with Roxas. *nods* But, dude, that probably was the most ultimately humiliating sentence for Axel when Roxas heard that from /those three./ *glares at the horrible people who dared to defy the love of AkuRoku*

By the way, you write fluff and emotional scenes like a /god/. *bows* I offer you my soul for you have made my life complete with your superior words. Don't ever stop writing your celestial chapters for that you are the most pwnsome person in the world and if you stopped writing, I think that my will too. I hope to another chapter (and find another hour to review XD) YOU ROCK MY WORLD!

O_O ounce again i'm shocked who would have thought he was acting (damn he is a good actor >_>) anyways god job!

Lovely characterization~ I can't get over it.
The logic used in this is amazingly worded as well.

Great chapter! The plot has begun to unfold! >:D

Yaoicon? Lucky. Halloween was pretty fun though, spent the night at my best friend's house with a half-dozen of our other odd friends. Our gay friend was a crossdresser, one person was Cloud from final fantasy, I was a scary clown/safety-pin monster, and the rest were witches/cat people. :p We went trick-or-treating in the rain, got soaked, and then sat in my friend's basement in our underwear and towels to watch Interview with the Vampire and eat candy. Great movie. I was very angry when Louis(Brad Pitt) and Armand(Antonio Banderas) DIDN'T kiss! D:< They were like... || <- this close!! I was so angry! I groaned out loud when Louis walked away, and the whole group just started laughing, since me and my friend were the only ones there who are yaoi fans, excpet our gay friend... who is gay. but he had to leave and couldn't see teh movie. D:

Wow, I finally got around to reading this! I've been so busy with Halloween parties and the new boyfriend and... I'm certainly burnt out. This is the first stretch of time to myself I've gotten in at least a week!

Impressive plot! I didn't know exactly how far you could take this--but your creativity never ceases to amaze me. There are certainly interesting ways of manipulating the Code Geass universe! I'm excited to see how all this is going to work out!

The characterization was amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed Lelouch and Suzaku's conversation about Suzaku taking the Geass. And the V.V./C.C. conversation was highly interesting as well as plot-revealing. This is a masterpiece even thus far, to be sure.

And for some reason, I never quite connected that Code + Geass = Code Geass (something more ultimate than both). I just assumed they were separate always, and the show mushing them together like that was just... I don't know. But it all makes sense now.

I also really adore your rendering of the Power of Kings. In every chapter you've featured it, the instances always seem surreal and dream-like. You've captured it wonderfully.

I think this is my favorite chapter so far. Great job! You really delivered on Halloween.

And as for the Halloween/L birthday thing--my new boyfriend's birthday is a day before, and he's oddly similar to L (Hurray for two parties in a row)! He even has the hair. Pure, natural black hair. And he's obsessed with the sitting position, and with feet (and he goes barefoot everywhere including while driving). As far as I can tell, he's not inspired by the real L at all. He hardly recognized Death Note when I mentioned it.

Anyway, I was a pixie. A very slutty, dark one (with big blue wings). I went trick-or-treating with my family for about an hour, and then I held a giant party at my apartment with all my friends from out-of-state and pretty much everyone. It was amazing. I didn't get much candy, and I haven't eaten very much of it, either (since I seem to have no appetite for sweets recently). We went to Rocky Horror Picture Show at the midnight showing at one of our theaters, and then watched Evil Dead II back at my place. So it was pretty awesome!

Ah! You were at YaiCon how was it when and where was this at oh I wish I could go to one someday. But for the review very good chapter this does give more info into characters and what they want to achieve hope to read more from you soon.

OMG I fracken love this fic so very much. I can't wait to read the next chapter.

Awesomesauce! I only got to read this now, but it was super exciting, and I'm very pleased that Suzaku's agreed to take the Geass. I mean, it practically HAD to happen, but still. happiness. Every time a new chapter comes out, I remember why I love this story so much, so please update as soon as possible. We are much obliged.

you are one serious plot maker, lady. @_@

Well, here we go again! The dream team's back!
Also: Suzaku+Geass=WIN

Omg! This is like the best cg fanfic ever :O

at first i thought it was you're average suzalulu fic, but then i saw your writing style... and then the plot ... OMG



update soon :)

Oh dear Suzy, Lulu has you dancing like a puppet on a string!
all I can say is 'wow!'... you've really thought so much about the origins of Geass... Now all I want to know is what kind of Geass Suzaku will get! Anyway... interesting chapter and well written as always... Looking forward to more...

SF

I've never heard anyone so hyper about halloween... but then... halloween is a bit of a non-event in Australia... I think we just use it as an excuse to get drunk or sell lotto tickets... But I hope you all had a good one anyway!

I remembered what I forgot. Just a little thing...I'm pretty sure that the Ghost of Christmas Past doesn't have any chains. Only good old Marly. I think it just looked like a candle with a nightcap or something like that...it's been a while.

Anyways great chapter. Thanks.