Hiya, guys.

Even though the story is over, I thought it would be best if I put up a few last notes in response to some of the reviews I've been receiving.

One asked what kind of personal experiences I put into this story. Let me first assure you that I was not nor am I an abused child. I have never gotten on an abandoned train, been whisked away to become a freak, or had bloody sex with Inu-Yasha.

. . .

Wish I had though.

Lol, just kidding. ^_~

But what I DID put into this was my experiences with teasing and the way it can break a person up on the inside. I was a very teased child when younger. Ever been hit over the head with a full liter of Sprite? Lemme tell ya- it hurts. But it hurts the heart even more. And though it did not do so to me (for I am generally a very happy person), teasing can drive some people over the edge.

Such is the case of Naraku.

As for the other freaks- they had purposes too. Each one of them (apart from Shippo, who will be discussed momentarily) became freaks because they were LOOKING for freaks. Not necessarily to tease them, but the point is still the same. What goes around, comes around.

The harasses learned this lesson, too.

Shippo- he represented all those who were labeled for their looks, not their personality. Shippo's a sweetheart, and I love him to death- but in a world like today's he would be considered disgusting, vile, and just plain weird- simply because of the way he looks.

::sarcastically:: Gee, is that familiar. . .? *coughschoolcough*

As for my intros- - -

Some people thought I went a little overboard- they were a bit too intense and pessimistic. And I just thought I'd say- though I did throw in a lot of morals and junk for people to pick up- I did not necessarily mean what I said in every intro. You may agree with it or you may not- it's your choice. But mainly I used that section to get the readers in the mood for the upcoming chapter.

And finally, no- I do not believe in suicide. I personally believe that all those who commit it go to limbo. Or hell. But hey- that's my religion. However, it was either the 'killing herself' thing or she'd live alone and lonely, the end.

I think you guys liked the chapter ending better as it is, now, right? ^_~

(Someone also commented that they doubted Inu-Yasha would have died if a piece of dark-magic-infested glass was rammed through his heart. Work with me, please. I wasn't gonna have Naraku shoot him with a laser gun or shove a cannon underneath his shirt.)

All in all, I just want to confirm that I am neither disturbed nor insane. I just had a story, I wrote it, and posted it. Whether or not you listen to me or like it is up to you.

Thanks again for reading

~Maiden of the Moon