December 9th, 2008
This is a long-overdue notification of my intention to go on hiatus in regards to writing fanfiction until an as-of-yet undetermined time. Until I resume constructive activity on FF.Net pertaining to my creative writing abilities, I will continue to post such notices like this regarding my progress to ensure that both readers and friends do not (hopefully incorrectly) assume my untimely death or unfortunate debilitation.

This hiatus is due to the combined interference of college and a new writing project that I have undertaken, so I apologize for any undue suspense/anger/agony/hatred/other such emotions that an extended cessation in posting such as this may have caused.

Good day.

Time sure flies... CRAP!! OVERDUE FANFICS!!

NEW TENTATIVE UPDATES: (until further notice)
Wherever the Wind May Take You Ch 3—TBA
Tomorrow’s Promise Ch 4 (aka Ch 5)—TBA
Calm Tempest Ch 6 (aka Ch 7)—TBA
Fate’s Tears Ch 1 (aka Ch 2)—updated!
The Chosen of "D" Ch 1 (aka Ch 2)—TBA
The Crimson Tattoo Ch 6—TBA
Grand Line Kaigun'in Ch 10—updated!
Mugiwara Question Column! Ch 3--uhhh... I think I shall just leave this as "incomplete indefinitely"...

ARTWORK AND WHATNOT:

Calm Tempest fanfic
Odayaka Arashi -alone-: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Odayaka-Arashi-Alone-73393171 - Indeed. きれいな！
Arashi -portrait-: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Arashi-portrait-73391081 - A culmination of my artistic prowess back in my sophomore year...sort of.
Arashi - Loguetown: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Arashi-Loguetown-71762939 - I didn't sleep at all the night before drawing this, then fell asleep after I finished.

Grand Line Kaigun'in fanfic
Meiyu the mousy-haired recruit: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Meiyu-the-mousy-haired-recruit-73387929 - An OC whom I will always remember with this label.
Sergeant Major-san: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Sergeant-Major-san-roughsketch-71438047 - A rough sketch of "Sergeant Major-san." Design not finalized.
Sei'i in kimono: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Sei-i-in-kimono-sketch-71439777 - A random sketch I did of my OC in APUSH last year out of boredom.
Santouhei Sei'i - roughsketch: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Santouhei-Sei-i-roughsketch-71404014 - A rough brainstorm sketch of my OC Sei'i.
Akino under wisteria, Eijiyas: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Akino-under-wisteria-Eijiyas-71402088 - Akino before her life shattered and she enlisted as a Marine. (Please R&R!!)

Tomorrow's Promise fanfic
Renge -Hell's Kitchen-: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Renge-Hell-s-Kitchen-72004677 - Meet Renge, the demon in charge of killing Kuina... Pure hotness.
AH of DDTR Rafael: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/AH-of-DDTR-Rafael-71453942 - To finish off the angel trio, my OC Rafael, the laid-back head of the Dept. of Reincarnation and the cause of Alistair's vexation.
AS for DIA Alistair: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/AS-for-DIA-Alistair-71452850 - My OC angel Alistair, an easily vexed scribe angel.
AAH of DDTR Althea: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/AAH-of-DDTR-Althea-71445810 - My OC angel Althea, Rafael's assistant.

General FanArt
Tony: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Tony-74335048 - Bless Me, Ultima - My conception of the protagonist in Rudolpho Anaya's novel.
Luffy -freestyle 1st attempt-: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Luffy-freestyle-1st-attempt-74333345 - One Piece - I was in a very random mood when I did this, so of course I didn't even bother trying to make it look very accurate.
Tashigi: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Tashigi-74332841 - One Piece - Either my first or second try.
Zoro - 1st reaction to Tashigi: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Zoro-1st-reaction-to-Tashigi-73403674 - One Piece - This was me trying to be funny back in 10th grade...sort of. Either my first or second try.
Hester Prynne: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Hester-Prynne-73393549 - The Scarlet Letter - My conception of the heroine in Nathaniel Hawthorne's famous novel.
Vampire Vincent: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Vampire-Vincent-72076389 - Final Fantasy VII? - A birthday present for my friend Darkmaster. I drew this randomly while rehearsing for our school play Dracula.
Miss All Sunday Nico Robin: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Miss-All-Sunday-Nico-Robin-71542353 - One Piece - A rough sketch that I drew 'cause I felt like it.
Nami: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Nami-71475261 - One Piece - A drawing of Nami--in color!
Kuina in memory: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Kuina-in-memory-71455188 - One Piece - A little sketch of our favorite swordsman's childhood friend and rival.
The "Attitude" band: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/The-quot-Attitude-quot-band-71443231 - One Piece, Yu Yu Hakusho, Yu-Gi-Oh! - The start of a little project for art class my friend and I did back in 9th grade, featuring some of anime's hottest men.
Miura Ito: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Miura-Ito-71450033 - W Juliet - A portrait of Ito from W Juliet by Emura.
Gormal with broom: http://sacredsakura.deviantart.com/art/Gormal-with-broom-58882013 - (fanfiction fanart) - A fanart based off of Nehszriah's OC in Illicit Memories. (It's in my favorites. READ IT!!)

October 13th, 2008
Finally managed to updat Grand Line Kaigun'in Ch 10: "The Uncrossable Line."

October 12th, 2008
Yes, I am alive. Alive enough to remember to post the 2nd chapter of Fate's Tears, "Cowardice." As for the rest of my fics... No further comment.

March 2nd, 2008
Updated The Crimson Tattoo Ch 5: "Lost in Turmoil". Dang, that's hecka late...

February 24th, 2008
No worries, I am still alive! Updated Grand Line Kaigun'in Ch 9: "Unexpected Arrival".

December 28th, 2007
Update: Calm Tempest Ch 5 (aka Ch 6): "Illusions and Insanity". Whooo! Only one college app left to go!

December 25th, 2007
UPDATE!! Grand Line Kaigun'in Ch 8: "Interrogations".

December 12th, 2007
I'm terrible... I keep posting new stories... Fate's Tears prologue, "Wasurenaide - Don't Forget".

December 5th, 2007
UPDATE!! Grand Line Kaigun'in Ch 7: Respite and Recovery.

December 2nd, 2007
New story, which I really shouldn't be starting to write, but oh well... The Chosen of "D" Prologue: Tomorrow Disappeared.

November 11th, 2007 ZORO-SAMA'S BIRTHDAY!! BANZAI!! (Yes, I shout it out over the rooftops.)
Tomorrow's Promise Ch 3 (aka Ch 4): Bitter Tears has been updated a month early because I felt I needed to update something and not just be reviewing Nehszriah's work between AP homework and extracurricular stuff. That, and COME ON: IT'S RORONOA ZORO-SAMA'S BIRTHDAY. Kuina gets the spotlight in honor of his faithfulness to their promise. Can there be a better reason than that? I think not.

October 7th, 2007
Ugghhh... Lately I've been swamped with schoolwork and extracurrics, leaving me almost no time to work on my fanfics... (cry) I have college apps coming up this month and in November, so my schedule won't be loosening up until about Thanksgiving/December...
September 1st, 2007
Stuff I found on a certain reviewer's profile.
Too many people have smoked marijuana. If you haven't, write this to your profile.
Too many people are on crack. If you're not, then add this to your bio.
Drugs are bad news. Spread the word.
Pluto was no longer declared a planet on August 27 of 2006 just because it was 'too small' and 'off its orbit' for a couple scientists' likings. If you still think Pluto should be a planet, then copy and paste this to your profile. LONG LIVE PLUTO!
If you have ever pulled a door that said 'push,' or vice versa, then copy & paste this into your profile.
If you have a mad laughing fit for no reason, then copy & paste this into your profile.
If you're addicted to anime, copy & paste this into your profile.
If you and/or your best friend is insane, copy and paste this into your profile.
If someone has ever said something to you that had nothing to do with your current conversation, copy and paste this into your profile.
If you have ever said something that had nothing to do with your current conversation, copy and paste this into your profile!

August 31st, 2007
FINALLY!! Updated Grand Line Kaigun'in Ch 6: Confrontation. I'm sorry, but I really, truly don't have it in me to finish writing TP tonight. I don't.

August 30th, 2007
Updated The Crimson Tattoo Ch 4: Problems Arise. Oh, God, I only have today and tomorrow to update "Kaigun" and "Promise" ... DX

August 16th, 2007
Updated Calm Tempest Ch 4 (aka Ch 5): Breath. Somehow I feel as if I've cheated with this chapter...

July 30th, 2007
Updated Wherever the Wind May Take You Ch 2: Smooth Infiltration, Transitions.

July 25th, 2007
The Crimson Tattoo is updated! (happy dance) Ch 3: It Wasn't Me...Was It?

July 19th, 2007
It's 12:30 in the morning, and I can't sleep (as usual). I want to work on Wherever the Wind May Take You, but writer's block is preventing that... (cries)

July 13th, 2007
Wheeeeeeeeee!! Just updated Calm Tempest Ch 3: Reunion!!
I hate the line-divider-thingies. They're evil, and I had to reformat everything on this chapter on FF.Net from scratch. Grrr...

June 10th, 2007
I updated The Crimson Tattoo a week or so ago, and...wow...so many reviews. I am overwhelmed.

May 1st, 2007
Amazed I am today as well: I UPDATED THE MUGIWARA QUESTION COLUMN!! AND TOMORROW'S PROMISE!! BANZAI!! Please read and review!!
As for Calm Tempest, I'm currently working on it. Sadly, The Crimson Tattoo and Wherever the Wind May Take You are currently being placed on hold until summer break, when I have more time and less stress (and a deluge of writer's unblock).

April 29th, 2007
I am amazed. Shocked. AT LAST!! I UPDATED GRAND LINE KAIGUN'IN CH. 4!! I'm so happy...
Well, since I have AP tests coming up in early May (OMG I have to study like crazy!!), I won't be updating for a while--most likely not until mid-May, but I can't promise anything... Gomen...

March 7th,2007
Random stuff I found on wishing-for-a-zoro-plushie's FF.Net page:
If you have ever run into a door, copy this into your profile.
If you have ever tripped over your own feet, copy and paste this into your profile.
If you know a video game character or video game weapon that need(s) to exist, copy and paste this into your profile.
If you have ever fallen up a flight of stairs, copy this, put it in your profile, and add your name to the list. AnimeKittyCafe, (actually I have) Hyperactivley Bored, Gem W, Bara-Minamino, Tsuyu Mikazuki (I do all the time!), WeaselChick, Celyna ( i fall up the steps to school every time i go up them... sadly...) EverD, (When I did it, my friends said I defied physics. I don't know why though...) Wishing_for_a_Zoro_plushie (err... people laughed, and not to mention I was wearing a skirt XD ), Sacred Sakura (I'm a natural klutz...like Tashigi...)
If you know someone who should get run over by a bus, copy this into your profile.
Ninety-five percent of the kids out there are concerned with being popular and fitting in. If you're part of the five percent who aren't, copy this, put it in your profile, and add your name to the list. AnimeKittyCafe, Hyperactivley Bored, Gem W, Bara-Minamino, Tsuyu Mikazuki, WeaselChick, Revenant666, darkflame1516, AirGirl Phantom, Agent of the Divine One, pointless people of Pluto, ZeratheNightDancer, Wishing_for_a_Zoro_plushie, Sacred Sakura
98 percent of teenagers are or have tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2 percent who hasn't, copy & paste this in your profile.
Weird is good, strange is bad, and odd is when you don't know which to call someone. Weird is the same as different, which is the same as unique, so weird is good. If you are weird and proud of it, copy this onto your profile!

February 8th, 2007
Meh...I have writer's block, am swamped with schoolwork and club duties, and still need to buy Microsoft Office... On top of that, I lack sleep... So no updates anytime soon... (All of my recent chapters are only halfway done--or less...)

January 31st, 2007
My Microsoft Word program trial thing has expired, so until I get a new one--and my writer's block unblocks--I won't be updating anytime soon. I am so glad mid-finals are almost over... Kami-sama, doumo arigatou gozaimasu...

December 28th, 2006
Huzzah!! The Crimson Tattoo has just been published!! Please R&R!!

December 26th, 2006 (posted January 5th, 2007)
Calm Tempest has been updated: Chapter Two according to me, Chapter Three according to FF.Net.

December 21st, 2006
Tomorrow's Promise has just been updated! Huzzah! And for the past month, I've just published a new series, Grand Line Kaigun'in, as well as updated Calm Tempest. Yay me! Gosh, it's late...12:36 a.m... Should I watch Ultra Maniac or go to bed?... Watch Ultra Maniac. I can't sleep anyway...

November 25th, 2006
Yay! I finally published Tomorrow's Promise! Please R &R!

March 10th, 2006
Uhhhnnnn... Yes, I am sick. (blows nose) Darn this congestion...
Yes, I am working on Chapter One of Calm Tempest, but...I'm too stressed out by the end of the day to finish it... (blows nose) However, I have a much better idea than six months ago of the story layout of my fanfic. Hopefully I'll be able to finish half of it before college... (clears throat) (mutter...Not likely...mutter)

December 12th, 2005
Ugh...I've gone through WAY too many penname changes... Yeah, it's now Sacred Sakura... (I wanted to keep "Sakura," and Sakura-j and Sakura were already taken, so...yeah. Now it's "Sacred Sakura"... (sigh) It was all I could think of at the spur of the moment. If you have any suggestions as to what my new penname could be, I'd be happy to hear--er, read them. Arigatou!)

March 29th, 2005
Did I mention that I'm a bookaholic? Also, I was stressing, calculating, computing, and all other manners of things over course registration. I care very much about my future.

March 28th, 2005
I am tear-stricken to say that Calm Tempest Chapter One will not be coming out in March. (It should be obvious by now.) I apologize to those who waited in fervent anticipation for the next update; please forgive me! First there was all that schoolwork and homework that I had to do (the load of which was greater because you're listening to an overachiever here); then I got sick for the latter portion of mid-winter break; then there was a family thing I had to do (I missed school for that and I missed that Saturday's episode of One Piece (Zoro vs. Mihawk)); then I had to make up a week's worth of absent work; then I procrastinated on doing my model house for an architechtural class; and so forth. Fortunately, I managed to finish the written draft of the chapter, so all I need to do is type and upload it. Expect it to come out in April.

Date Unknown
I will type something here...at some point in time...