As time goes on in war, there are only two ways to go from a mental standpoint; go higher and become very religious, or down, deep into the darkness of despair and self-hatred.

Signed: Hoenn Master, forever a patriot.

I don't know whether to smile or cry. The last bit was really just too sweet. I feel so badly for all involved- Link, and Ilia, and especially Kael- I hope there's a happy ending for them. Keep it up!

This chapter was anticipated for a long time by me, and I was definitely not disappointed. Although this story is maybe not the most active, I love how sweet and emotional it is. I'm excited to see where you next take this, and for the next update!

I think this sets the tone of what I'm thinking right now...

"... Give sentence with me, O God, and defend my cause against an unholy people: Deliver me from the deceitful and wicked man, for Thou, O God, art my strength; why hast Thou forsaken me? And why do I go about in sadness while the enemy harasses me? ..." I think that sums up the feeling of this chapter.

Signed: Hoenn Master, forever a patriot.

I just gotta say, that even though i've only read the first chapter of this so far, its beautiful! So few people write Link/Ilia stories and that's a shame because they make such a lovely couple. In fact, I've been planning to write a romance story between the two of them in the near future and this will definitely help inspire me! :D

This is so fantastic :D

Man I love this story. You are a truly great writer.
You're stories seem so real, I like how you make Link seem heroic but still realistic. I've noticed in other stories about Link, they make him like this super hero that prevails in everything and never fails, never gets tired, never feels bad, kind of inhuman... And know I'm rambling, anyway, I love this story.

That ending was so sweet. I love your Link, he acts the way I'd expect TP Link would.

This chapter started off grim, and I was almost certain Johnny would die (I'm so glad he didn't) but then it became so relieving. I love that both Johnny and Link are back home, if only for a while, and can spend time with their loved ones. It's nice to have this happiness in an otherwise sad story. I don't want them to go back to war, but I do want that mystery character to make himself known, so I guess I'll just have to suck it up.

I loved the way you worded some things in this chapter. For example the way you said the faces were hidden in scarves and hoodies. Simple enough, but the way you worded it just made it sound really mysterious and cool. Good job!

I can't wait to see what'll happen next!

I'm a little bit in love with this story. Really. You've got some serious skill as a writer, and this is honestly one of the best Links I've read. I'd love to see some more Kael- he seems like an interesting character- and possibly some closure with Midna, but besides that, your writing leaves little to be desired. My heart goes out to your characters, and that's more than I can say about most pieces on . Keep on writing please, this is heartbreakingly gorgeous (and sometimes just heartbreaking).

great line at the end there .I love the interpretation of this pairing.

So depressingly good, I don't know whether to laugh at Johnny's survival, or cry at Link and Ilia's position... :/

Signed: Hoenn Master, forever a patriot.

Loving the story can't wait for more

it was a good chapter although slow as you said seeing a lot of character development that really twist at my heartstrings good drama

I still have two chapter's to go but reiterating the fact that communications in your relationships might be a good idea to enhance the characters relationship growth

God bless him may he find his wings a you two see each other again in heaven