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azuriteI haven't done review replies in a while, and you might think that because I have the ability to use FFnet's new Review Reply option, I would take advantage of it. However, the thing with the FFnet Review Reply is that they are private, not posted anywhere on the site. With these, not only can you see which reviews I took special notice of, but which ones asked pertinent enough questions for me to answer. As always, keep your eyes peeled for interesting information or secret spoilers!
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unknown reviewer -- Once again I'm afraid I'm going to have to ramble before I actually get to reviewing. I have just been through my worst week ever, 3 killer days at work with no breaks, failed 2 tests in college, family is fighting, and my friends are all busy. But then you arrived with another update and put a smile on my face for the first time all week...thank you
No, thank you! I find fic writing a release for a lot of stress and frustration (whether related to the fic itself or not), and fic reading has the same effect for me as it does for you. Makes me wish it were easier to do (the writing bit) so I could feel happy and stress-free more often! Alas, I go where the plot will take me, and sometimes that's into no-prose-to-be-found-here zone. I hate being so slow with updates AND review replies. A thousand lashes with a wet noodle! Bad Az, bad!
First off I must commend you for writting this. I read some reviews for the last chapter and notice some negative feedback on the choice of using the movie. But like I said in my last review: by showing us whats going through a characters mind we gain new insights and at times feel like a different story rather than just the movie. I noticed more changes to the movies plot here, notably Marik and Tea's now painfully obvious (omg..was that a pun)connection to kaiba and the BEWD. Looking forward seeing all the changes made in the last chp of the arc, I won't even hazard a guess as to how you intend to end this and lead into the next arc, which I believe just may be about Dartz and his group.
I'm glad to know the hints I'm dropping on are closer to boulders or 10-ton anvils than feathers or dust bunnies. I try not to include anything overly superfluous or "useless," but then I get some people that ask "Well, what's the significance of that scene?!" and I have to smile slyly and say "Try re-reading it!" I guess being so evil gives me a bit of a kick?
I agree that writing an entertaining duel is quite a challenge. I attempted it a few times and the first few really sucked, they got better eventually though. Although i guess I have an unfair advantage since I do on occaision play the TCG with my brother. Just do what you can, even if the duel itself is not as dramatic as one on the show your characters will make up for it. Because if theres one thing you do perfectly its characterization.
I greatly look forward to seeing the final chp of this arc. If what your saying is true about all the changes than it won't be an update to miss. Until next time.
Sincerely,
THE UNKNOWN REVEIWER
p.s. - you mentioned being curious about who I am...I'm not one special. Don't even have an account on (which is half the reason I go by this name...the other half is I think it's pretty cool)
Just a guy with a thing for a good story. And your the best storyteller I can know.
Again, thank you! I only hope you're still reading despite all my horrid delays!
michi-fan -- OMG! O.O' that was so like suspensefull...lol...i wonder what is going to happen...oh cliffhangers!! lol...i hope everything is going to be okay between Seto and Anzu and the gang...Seto's feeling kinda harsh now, don't you agree? anyways, i still love him and we'll soon find out the truth right? anyways, as i always say, i so LOVE your fic...keep it up!! =)
xoxo
Thank you! I do try for the suspenseful, and I'd say it's pretty difficult where chapters with known content are concerned. Point in fact, because I started this whole fic back when Battle City was still in progress on American TV, WDKY quickly fell behind, and I wanted to incorporate the best parts of the TV series that weren't (yet) in the fic's universe. Hence, the movie and the upcoming arc... (I think you know which one). But in order to do that in the context of the fic-verse, I do need to characterize everyone a certain way, and inject bits that aren't in the anime or manga at all. That's what makes it a fic, I think. Plus, I'm adamant about wanting to "set up" everything as best I can. It'd be pretty horrible for someone to read the fic and think, "What is she (Téa) thinking!? What is Azurite thinking, writing this way!? This is so unexpected, so out-of-character, so terrible!" So Seto's harsh because he's got to be harsh, more or less. Hopefully it's not OOC for him, given everything he's been through, both in canon and in the fic-verse.
Solar Kitty -- Eep. I feel awful for not reviewing the last few chapters, but I have been so busy. I'm actually happy that the movie was incorporated into WDKY! I almost fell off my chair when it started to become familiar to me. I died laughing at reading Joey's super lame "godfaddah a'games" act.
I can't wait to see where you go with this. It's pretty obvious who the next foe will be, but I feel happy that I guessed who it was before it was confirmed. I'll be eagerly awaiting the next chapter Azurite!
*grin* Thanks for your review! I'm glad you took the time out to review-- and I love it whether it's one review total or one for each chapter. It's great to know what people reading the fic think. I do apologize a) for how long it takes me to update, and b) for how long it's taken me to write this Review Reply.
With the movie scenes, some of them were such gems I couldn't not include them! Hence, the "godfaddah a'games!" Hope you're still reading and enjoying, and hope to see you with the next chapter update!
Es -- Hey! This is pretty much as you said, but necessary to provide continuation, and a nice little 'setting the scene' piece, which reminds us of the issues. Fun to read, but obviously the pre-party piece! I'm definately looking forward to the next chapter, and kudos for taking the time to write this one properly and not gloss over it!
Estriel
xx
Thank you! As I've said before/to other reviewers, even if the general movie story's familiar to readers of WDKY, the way I've "WDKYized" it, I hope is not, or at least brings a refreshing perspective to it. Hope you're still reading and enjoying!
Starian Princess -- *eyes are about to bug out* The next arc's coming already? Whoa! Anyhow, what is that feeling Anzu's been getting? I'm worried about them; Seto and Anzu. Seto's being a bit of a prick right now but he should have very good reason right? *sighs* Well, for one thing, this fanfic never gets old. There's always a new step to take and next adventure to face. Update soon!^^
These are not the droids you're looking for. Move along. Actually, that "worry" you're feeling is probably a nagging possibility that just may prove correct. You'll have to keep reading to see if there's anything to truly be worried about. I'm glad you still like the fic and are willing to tolerate a temporarily prickish Seto to get to the end (which will come, someday before I die). Thanks for your review-- hope you keep reading and enjoying!
Ambiance-Dream -- *exhales* Dang that was long!! And very exciting, all of it. I didn't blink out through any of it, and just sat here, riveted to my chair from the chapter's start to finish.
*runs off to get something to eat*
Okay, so... This chapter was incredible as usual, though I don't expect any less from you. There are so many things in this chapter that deserve to be credited and complimented, but because of the sheer number of them, I can't go over every sing one. Moreover, all of your genius and amazing writing talent is very hard to put in words, so bear with me.
So I think instead of addressing everything that went on during this chapter, I'll compliment you on how well you chose your words and expressed everything.
You have this way of pulling your reader in, not just at the beginning of each chapter, but at the start of each paragraph, each sentence. It's great how you launch Ch 23 off from Mokuba's point of view. It's fresh for the reader, and sets everything off very nicely. The setting was also quite new, and it was, all in all, a great beginning.
Would you believe that was so difficult? I try and remember that, overall, this is Téa's story, but of course, every other character has to have their moments, because it's Yu-Gi-Oh, and it's just as much THEIR story ("them" being Yugi, Joey, Mokuba, Seto, etc.) as it is hers, and in Yugi's case, MORESO, right? But I do want to be "refreshing" or "surprising" every now and again, if just for the fact that I never want the story to be predictable.
You were able to keep everything flowing very nicely as each event moved smoothly into the next while still managing to tell us the characters' thoughts and reactions. I love how you change Seto so that, because of this long ambition he's generated to beat Yugi, he turns into the Seto Kaiba we know from the anime. Right here, you're able to refer back to him in the actual anime/manga. This tells us that, no matter what, Seto Kaiba is still Seto Kaiba, and he would always have some of that cockiness in him. I absolutely love this.
So much well-written drama in this chapter that kept me sucked into this story. Everything was tense, from the dueling machines slowly turning on to the gang running toward the Duel Dome. I have no idea how you do this, but it's just great.
I'll be honest: I have no idea how I do it either. If I could copy my own formula, lather, rinse, repeat for every chapter, I would. But I constantly worry that the subsequent chapters are never as good as the first ones.
And yet, although there's all of this frantic chaos and confusion, you get some humor into there, with Joey/Tristan/Duke RUNNING there... That's awesome. XD Geez, this story has a bit of everything thrown in. Romance, drama, humor, mystery... YAY.
Oh, that's part of my point. I think good shows (anime or not) have a bit of everything in them, too, so I tried to mimic that same feeling with WDKY. I mean, real life has drama, romance, humor, action, adventure, angst/tragedy, and everything else too, right? So why not this fic? Yu-Gi-Oh! brings the mysticism and otherwise "impossible" to the realistic "coming of age" story I'm trying to write. Of course, when I started, I didn't think, "I'm going to write a coming of age Yu-Gi-Oh! story featuring Téa paired off with Seto Kaiba," but it's turned into that, hasn't it? For better or for worse....
I also love all of the twists and turns you toss in every now and then. The subtle themes are also wonderful as usual, and Téa's thought about 'destiny' is just beautiful. Plus, it's much like the Yugioh series itself.
And what a cliffie!! Since I haven't seen the movie(and since you may change the outcome anyways), I am absolutely left hanging, completely clueless on what will happen next. I'm dying here. Please, please write more. Or else I'll die. I'm serious. UPDATE... Please!! o_o
Oh, and I also volunteer to beta for you, if you'd like... I'd be honored. If you don't want me to, that's alright, but I'm always here if you need me! =D
Mata ne!!
I just may take you up on that offer, if you're still interested. If you read this and I haven't otherwise gotten back to you (e.g. through email or FFnet PM), let me know if you've got the time.
wild-filly -- ^_^ Truly remarkable fanfic this one is... you put more words into one chapter than most people do in one story - i'd take my hat off to you if indeed i were wearing one. excellent grasp of language and engaging story-telling manner; i particularly enjoy how you have not rushed into the relationship between Kaiba and Tea, as so many other fanfics do. you've kept the interest stewing and i commend you for it.
my only true criticism to make is that retelling the movie is somewhat disappointing for readers more interested in your original material; although i long for an update to this outstanding piece, i am somewhat disheartened by the fact that it will mostly be a retelling and not your own brilliance.
othewise, update soon, i beseech you!
Word-count-wise, I've been told that my chapters can be hundreds of pages long (single-spaced). I haven't actually written anything with the intent of hitting a specific word or page count in a very long time: I just write until I feel I'm done, and sometimes getting all the necessary scenes out can take a lot of words! But at least it doesn't come across as too tiresome. The primary thing, as you've noted, is the development of the relationship between Seto and Téa: I know other writers that don't work on development, but for some of the best fics I've read of that variety, it's because their relationship is based firstly off lust, and only later off love or romantic feeling. In WDKY, I wanted to develop "love" first, even though lust most certainly makes its appearance.
I'm sorry you were disappointed by the retelling bits of the animated movie, but do keep in mind that there's lots to be had that won't be familiar, given the characters that are in WDKY but weren't in the real movie, the different perspective, the different motivations, etc. Plus, a new arc is starting soon, and while it, too, is based off something from canon, it won't be an exact "retelling." I want to make sure the best bits of the anime that aren't otherwise included in the WDKY-verse do make it in, because they ARE important to the characters and the overall plot. Hopefully it'll all read well-- and I do hope you keep reading and enjoying the fic!
chibilee -- man...it's been a long time since i caught up w/ur fic. damn life and unfortunate lack of internet access kept me from reading not only ur fic but other's as well. but luckily i got me a laptop w/internet access so yay! i'm back!
anywayz, what i'm trying to say is that i still luv ur fic! liking how u incorporate ur own ideas w/what's going on w/the franchise like now w/the movie.
how many arcs are there in the story? not that i mind. just wanting to know since u mentioned about this arc coming to a close and another one starting up.
well, i just wanted to say that i'm still luving the fic and can't wait for the next updates to arrive. keep up the good work (for u and your betas)!
The arc that begins with Chapter 26 will end by chapter 28. Chapter 29's slated to be another "inbetweener" chapter, setting the stage for the next arc, which begins with Chapter 30 and ends with Chapter 31 (it's more of a mini-arc than anything else). Chapters 32 and 33 are another mini-arc, 34 begins a new twist, and we wind down to the end of WDKY in Chapters 35 and 36.
AND, for those that didn't hear before, there will be not just one, but TWO sequels to WDKY! I don't have an exact chapter count yet, but I do have titles and plans for them both. :} The closer we get to the end of WDKY, the more you can expect to see on those two stories.
Anyway, thanks for reviewing-- I'm glad you're still reading and enjoying the story, and I hope to hear from you again for future chapter updates!
Shipperness -- Well, what can I say?
This entire thing is just amazing. Where to start...all SxT shippy goodness aside, the sheer scale of the story is, honestly, a little humbling. Factor in all those little plot-intracacies and I really don't think there is a fanfiction author I admire more at this point. Creating something like this has to of taken incredible dedication.
When I have a little more time, I'll go back and review each chapter individually, but for now I'm just going to have to say that I truly respect you and what you've created here. I can't wait for more :o)
Thank you, thank you, thank you! It's very flattering to get reviews like yours! The plot intricacies ARE what I try and pride myself on, by not writing anything unnecessary or "floofy." I'm glad that's gotten across. :) WDKY is what I am dedicated to-- I love the story and the Yu-Gi-Oh! characters far too much to just let it die. I hope you keep reading and enjoying the fic!
Meli teh Dark One -- I LOVE this story! UPDATE PLEASE!
I havent read this in a while...but theres things mentioned in earlyer chapters...like Mai wanting to find out about Joeys father...the cookies...little stuff like that...if your running out of ideas, you could close those things up...^^
I'm most definitely not running out of ideas! But as for those little details, don't worry-- they'll get closed up... eventually. It's all been in the plan from the very beginning! :) Thanks for your review!
Note: I do not post all reviews that I receive here; only the ones that I feel I should reply to. For all reviews, I do NOT edit them for content/spelling/etc. in any way.
For lengthier reviews, I will insert my commentary where appropriate. The actual review will resume in italicized text.
If more reviews come in for this (or any older) chapter(s), then I will respond to them at the BOTTOM of this page, and indicate a “last updated” section here at the TOP. If there is no LAST UPDATED area, that means this post has not changed since the original post date.
unknown reviewer -- Once again I'm afraid I'm going to have to ramble before I actually get to reviewing. I have just been through my worst week ever, 3 killer days at work with no breaks, failed 2 tests in college, family is fighting, and my friends are all busy. But then you arrived with another update and put a smile on my face for the first time all week...thank you
No, thank you! I find fic writing a release for a lot of stress and frustration (whether related to the fic itself or not), and fic reading has the same effect for me as it does for you. Makes me wish it were easier to do (the writing bit) so I could feel happy and stress-free more often! Alas, I go where the plot will take me, and sometimes that's into no-prose-to-be-found-here zone. I hate being so slow with updates AND review replies. A thousand lashes with a wet noodle! Bad Az, bad!
First off I must commend you for writting this. I read some reviews for the last chapter and notice some negative feedback on the choice of using the movie. But like I said in my last review: by showing us whats going through a characters mind we gain new insights and at times feel like a different story rather than just the movie. I noticed more changes to the movies plot here, notably Marik and Tea's now painfully obvious (omg..was that a pun)connection to kaiba and the BEWD. Looking forward seeing all the changes made in the last chp of the arc, I won't even hazard a guess as to how you intend to end this and lead into the next arc, which I believe just may be about Dartz and his group.
I'm glad to know the hints I'm dropping on are closer to boulders or 10-ton anvils than feathers or dust bunnies. I try not to include anything overly superfluous or "useless," but then I get some people that ask "Well, what's the significance of that scene?!" and I have to smile slyly and say "Try re-reading it!" I guess being so evil gives me a bit of a kick?
I agree that writing an entertaining duel is quite a challenge. I attempted it a few times and the first few really sucked, they got better eventually though. Although i guess I have an unfair advantage since I do on occaision play the TCG with my brother. Just do what you can, even if the duel itself is not as dramatic as one on the show your characters will make up for it. Because if theres one thing you do perfectly its characterization.
I greatly look forward to seeing the final chp of this arc. If what your saying is true about all the changes than it won't be an update to miss. Until next time.
Sincerely,
THE UNKNOWN REVEIWER
p.s. - you mentioned being curious about who I am...I'm not one special. Don't even have an account on (which is half the reason I go by this name...the other half is I think it's pretty cool)
Just a guy with a thing for a good story. And your the best storyteller I can know.
Again, thank you! I only hope you're still reading despite all my horrid delays!
michi-fan -- OMG! O.O' that was so like suspensefull...lol...i wonder what is going to happen...oh cliffhangers!! lol...i hope everything is going to be okay between Seto and Anzu and the gang...Seto's feeling kinda harsh now, don't you agree? anyways, i still love him and we'll soon find out the truth right? anyways, as i always say, i so LOVE your fic...keep it up!! =)
xoxo
Thank you! I do try for the suspenseful, and I'd say it's pretty difficult where chapters with known content are concerned. Point in fact, because I started this whole fic back when Battle City was still in progress on American TV, WDKY quickly fell behind, and I wanted to incorporate the best parts of the TV series that weren't (yet) in the fic's universe. Hence, the movie and the upcoming arc... (I think you know which one). But in order to do that in the context of the fic-verse, I do need to characterize everyone a certain way, and inject bits that aren't in the anime or manga at all. That's what makes it a fic, I think. Plus, I'm adamant about wanting to "set up" everything as best I can. It'd be pretty horrible for someone to read the fic and think, "What is she (Téa) thinking!? What is Azurite thinking, writing this way!? This is so unexpected, so out-of-character, so terrible!" So Seto's harsh because he's got to be harsh, more or less. Hopefully it's not OOC for him, given everything he's been through, both in canon and in the fic-verse.
Solar Kitty -- Eep. I feel awful for not reviewing the last few chapters, but I have been so busy. I'm actually happy that the movie was incorporated into WDKY! I almost fell off my chair when it started to become familiar to me. I died laughing at reading Joey's super lame "godfaddah a'games" act.
I can't wait to see where you go with this. It's pretty obvious who the next foe will be, but I feel happy that I guessed who it was before it was confirmed. I'll be eagerly awaiting the next chapter Azurite!
*grin* Thanks for your review! I'm glad you took the time out to review-- and I love it whether it's one review total or one for each chapter. It's great to know what people reading the fic think. I do apologize a) for how long it takes me to update, and b) for how long it's taken me to write this Review Reply.
With the movie scenes, some of them were such gems I couldn't not include them! Hence, the "godfaddah a'games!" Hope you're still reading and enjoying, and hope to see you with the next chapter update!
Es -- Hey! This is pretty much as you said, but necessary to provide continuation, and a nice little 'setting the scene' piece, which reminds us of the issues. Fun to read, but obviously the pre-party piece! I'm definately looking forward to the next chapter, and kudos for taking the time to write this one properly and not gloss over it!
Estriel
xx
Thank you! As I've said before/to other reviewers, even if the general movie story's familiar to readers of WDKY, the way I've "WDKYized" it, I hope is not, or at least brings a refreshing perspective to it. Hope you're still reading and enjoying!
Starian Princess -- *eyes are about to bug out* The next arc's coming already? Whoa! Anyhow, what is that feeling Anzu's been getting? I'm worried about them; Seto and Anzu. Seto's being a bit of a prick right now but he should have very good reason right? *sighs* Well, for one thing, this fanfic never gets old. There's always a new step to take and next adventure to face. Update soon!^^
These are not the droids you're looking for. Move along. Actually, that "worry" you're feeling is probably a nagging possibility that just may prove correct. You'll have to keep reading to see if there's anything to truly be worried about. I'm glad you still like the fic and are willing to tolerate a temporarily prickish Seto to get to the end (which will come, someday before I die). Thanks for your review-- hope you keep reading and enjoying!
Ambiance-Dream -- *exhales* Dang that was long!! And very exciting, all of it. I didn't blink out through any of it, and just sat here, riveted to my chair from the chapter's start to finish.
*runs off to get something to eat*
Okay, so... This chapter was incredible as usual, though I don't expect any less from you. There are so many things in this chapter that deserve to be credited and complimented, but because of the sheer number of them, I can't go over every sing one. Moreover, all of your genius and amazing writing talent is very hard to put in words, so bear with me.
So I think instead of addressing everything that went on during this chapter, I'll compliment you on how well you chose your words and expressed everything.
You have this way of pulling your reader in, not just at the beginning of each chapter, but at the start of each paragraph, each sentence. It's great how you launch Ch 23 off from Mokuba's point of view. It's fresh for the reader, and sets everything off very nicely. The setting was also quite new, and it was, all in all, a great beginning.
Would you believe that was so difficult? I try and remember that, overall, this is Téa's story, but of course, every other character has to have their moments, because it's Yu-Gi-Oh, and it's just as much THEIR story ("them" being Yugi, Joey, Mokuba, Seto, etc.) as it is hers, and in Yugi's case, MORESO, right? But I do want to be "refreshing" or "surprising" every now and again, if just for the fact that I never want the story to be predictable.
You were able to keep everything flowing very nicely as each event moved smoothly into the next while still managing to tell us the characters' thoughts and reactions. I love how you change Seto so that, because of this long ambition he's generated to beat Yugi, he turns into the Seto Kaiba we know from the anime. Right here, you're able to refer back to him in the actual anime/manga. This tells us that, no matter what, Seto Kaiba is still Seto Kaiba, and he would always have some of that cockiness in him. I absolutely love this.
So much well-written drama in this chapter that kept me sucked into this story. Everything was tense, from the dueling machines slowly turning on to the gang running toward the Duel Dome. I have no idea how you do this, but it's just great.
I'll be honest: I have no idea how I do it either. If I could copy my own formula, lather, rinse, repeat for every chapter, I would. But I constantly worry that the subsequent chapters are never as good as the first ones.
And yet, although there's all of this frantic chaos and confusion, you get some humor into there, with Joey/Tristan/Duke RUNNING there... That's awesome. XD Geez, this story has a bit of everything thrown in. Romance, drama, humor, mystery... YAY.
Oh, that's part of my point. I think good shows (anime or not) have a bit of everything in them, too, so I tried to mimic that same feeling with WDKY. I mean, real life has drama, romance, humor, action, adventure, angst/tragedy, and everything else too, right? So why not this fic? Yu-Gi-Oh! brings the mysticism and otherwise "impossible" to the realistic "coming of age" story I'm trying to write. Of course, when I started, I didn't think, "I'm going to write a coming of age Yu-Gi-Oh! story featuring Téa paired off with Seto Kaiba," but it's turned into that, hasn't it? For better or for worse....
I also love all of the twists and turns you toss in every now and then. The subtle themes are also wonderful as usual, and Téa's thought about 'destiny' is just beautiful. Plus, it's much like the Yugioh series itself.
And what a cliffie!! Since I haven't seen the movie(and since you may change the outcome anyways), I am absolutely left hanging, completely clueless on what will happen next. I'm dying here. Please, please write more. Or else I'll die. I'm serious. UPDATE... Please!! o_o
Oh, and I also volunteer to beta for you, if you'd like... I'd be honored. If you don't want me to, that's alright, but I'm always here if you need me! =D
Mata ne!!
I just may take you up on that offer, if you're still interested. If you read this and I haven't otherwise gotten back to you (e.g. through email or FFnet PM), let me know if you've got the time.
wild-filly -- ^_^ Truly remarkable fanfic this one is... you put more words into one chapter than most people do in one story - i'd take my hat off to you if indeed i were wearing one. excellent grasp of language and engaging story-telling manner; i particularly enjoy how you have not rushed into the relationship between Kaiba and Tea, as so many other fanfics do. you've kept the interest stewing and i commend you for it.
my only true criticism to make is that retelling the movie is somewhat disappointing for readers more interested in your original material; although i long for an update to this outstanding piece, i am somewhat disheartened by the fact that it will mostly be a retelling and not your own brilliance.
othewise, update soon, i beseech you!
Word-count-wise, I've been told that my chapters can be hundreds of pages long (single-spaced). I haven't actually written anything with the intent of hitting a specific word or page count in a very long time: I just write until I feel I'm done, and sometimes getting all the necessary scenes out can take a lot of words! But at least it doesn't come across as too tiresome. The primary thing, as you've noted, is the development of the relationship between Seto and Téa: I know other writers that don't work on development, but for some of the best fics I've read of that variety, it's because their relationship is based firstly off lust, and only later off love or romantic feeling. In WDKY, I wanted to develop "love" first, even though lust most certainly makes its appearance.
I'm sorry you were disappointed by the retelling bits of the animated movie, but do keep in mind that there's lots to be had that won't be familiar, given the characters that are in WDKY but weren't in the real movie, the different perspective, the different motivations, etc. Plus, a new arc is starting soon, and while it, too, is based off something from canon, it won't be an exact "retelling." I want to make sure the best bits of the anime that aren't otherwise included in the WDKY-verse do make it in, because they ARE important to the characters and the overall plot. Hopefully it'll all read well-- and I do hope you keep reading and enjoying the fic!
chibilee -- man...it's been a long time since i caught up w/ur fic. damn life and unfortunate lack of internet access kept me from reading not only ur fic but other's as well. but luckily i got me a laptop w/internet access so yay! i'm back!
anywayz, what i'm trying to say is that i still luv ur fic! liking how u incorporate ur own ideas w/what's going on w/the franchise like now w/the movie.
how many arcs are there in the story? not that i mind. just wanting to know since u mentioned about this arc coming to a close and another one starting up.
well, i just wanted to say that i'm still luving the fic and can't wait for the next updates to arrive. keep up the good work (for u and your betas)!
The arc that begins with Chapter 26 will end by chapter 28. Chapter 29's slated to be another "inbetweener" chapter, setting the stage for the next arc, which begins with Chapter 30 and ends with Chapter 31 (it's more of a mini-arc than anything else). Chapters 32 and 33 are another mini-arc, 34 begins a new twist, and we wind down to the end of WDKY in Chapters 35 and 36.
AND, for those that didn't hear before, there will be not just one, but TWO sequels to WDKY! I don't have an exact chapter count yet, but I do have titles and plans for them both. :} The closer we get to the end of WDKY, the more you can expect to see on those two stories.
Anyway, thanks for reviewing-- I'm glad you're still reading and enjoying the story, and I hope to hear from you again for future chapter updates!
Shipperness -- Well, what can I say?
This entire thing is just amazing. Where to start...all SxT shippy goodness aside, the sheer scale of the story is, honestly, a little humbling. Factor in all those little plot-intracacies and I really don't think there is a fanfiction author I admire more at this point. Creating something like this has to of taken incredible dedication.
When I have a little more time, I'll go back and review each chapter individually, but for now I'm just going to have to say that I truly respect you and what you've created here. I can't wait for more :o)
Thank you, thank you, thank you! It's very flattering to get reviews like yours! The plot intricacies ARE what I try and pride myself on, by not writing anything unnecessary or "floofy." I'm glad that's gotten across. :) WDKY is what I am dedicated to-- I love the story and the Yu-Gi-Oh! characters far too much to just let it die. I hope you keep reading and enjoying the fic!
Meli teh Dark One -- I LOVE this story! UPDATE PLEASE!
I havent read this in a while...but theres things mentioned in earlyer chapters...like Mai wanting to find out about Joeys father...the cookies...little stuff like that...if your running out of ideas, you could close those things up...^^
I'm most definitely not running out of ideas! But as for those little details, don't worry-- they'll get closed up... eventually. It's all been in the plan from the very beginning! :) Thanks for your review!
