Chapter 18 marks the end of Part 2! How exciting for me, I actually finished it! That means one part remains…just a hint: It takes place 4 years in the future! Hope you've enjoyed the last installment, it marks the end of "letter time" and the beginning of "real time".
Will Hitomi stay with Allen? What will Van do now that his hopes of Hitomi returning his affection have been crushed? Will our pen pals ever meet? All these questions and more will be answered soon!
Here are my replies to reviewers in Part 2. Enjoy!
dillpops: Thanks again for the "eyesore" comment, haha. I hope the future chapters will read easier! I definitely am NOT a fan of big paragraphs. Thanks again for reviewing!
Snow blossoms: I sooooo want to see your tribal victory dance, haha! Talk about funny. I'm so glad you enjoyed this chapter. Yes, Hitomi and Allen were somewhat gaggy, but I simply wanted to create so tension…TADA! My readers are now confused, mwahaha. Ok, not really, but we both knew Allen had to show up somewhere. And yes, Dilly has it rough. I must admit he's one of my fave characters to write for. Anyway, thanks again!
Fireangel621: accepts apology and snags box of yummy treats Thanks, mmmm good! Ahh, the suspense of when Van and Hitomi will meet…I'll NEVER tell, mwahaha. Then again, maybe I've changed the story, and they won't meet at all…Van could die in the plane crash over to Indiana! OH NO, HOW HORRIBLE! But maybe I'll do it…you'll just have to wait and see;) Thanks for reviewing!
Dahee Fanel: Aye, Hitomi and Allen don't seem right for each other…or do they? Hahaha, I'm not telling;) I'm so glad you reviewed, you're one of my loyal fans, and I always love hearing from ya hugs. Van is your plushie? Then what is he doing sitting here next to me! confused Ahh well. I'm glad you enjoy Whispers of the Mind, it's growing on me. It'll be twisted, beware! Thanks again for reviewing!
Hitomi21: Perfect? Really? hugs hitomi21 Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoy this story, It's been fun to write. Thanks again for reviewing!
Band nerd: I will most certainly finish this, haha, and thank you for the compliments. I didn't want this story to be your ordinary VH fic, so I had to throw in a little creativity. Thanks again for your review, I appreciate it!
Kya77: Thanks for your reviews! I've really appreciated your comments. I am sorry your husband is away, and I hope your two children really appreciate what a great mom they have smiles. Keep working hard, and God will reward you justly Thanks again for your reviews!
Annushka: Hello! Thank you for your review! I'm glad you like the letter format, I was concerned that people wouldn't like it at first. But, the response has been pretty good! Who will Hitomi choose…Allen? Or Van? This is the eternal question….and I won't answer it, mwahaha. You'll just have to keep reading! Thanks again!
Sailor Hope: YAY you reviewed! I was so glad that Dilly and Chid are friends now too, well, are becoming friends anyway. Dilandau's a nice guy deep down tear. I must say he's one of my favorites to write for, he's so devious yet misguided, haha. Allen…yes, most people object to him, but I always had a soft spot for the long-haired knight. He really doesn't get anything he wants in the series, except a sister that may turn into a psycho pyromaniac everyonce in a while, haha. But, I am a die hard VH lover too…we'll just see who ends up with the girl, shall we? Thanks again for reviewing!
Shawni: I'm so glad you liked this, thanks again for your review!
Askylla Madison: Hello! Wow, the whole story in one shot? You have guts woman, haha. Thank you so much for your compliments. I really did want them to grow individually and bond as friends. They've shared so much together, it'll be hard for Allen to beat him out in the long run;) Thanks for supporting my flow, the only thing my story has is the growing anticipation for their meeting. It's not a twisted plot at all, so I have to let the readers keep guessing about something, right? Thanks again, and I hope to read more reviews from you!
steves-girl: Hello! I'm glad you gave this story a try, I know it was probably a little daunting at first, but I'm glad you enjoy it! Thanks again for reviewing!
Jameth: You read it all in one sitting? Congrats, haha. I'm sorry anime isn't big where you live, it isn't really here either. However, my university does have a small anime club, so I guess I'm fortunate. Plus my sister is hard core about it. Anyway, no, I haven't read Daughters of the Moon…are they good? Thanks again for reading and reviewing!
Sereneblaze: Hello! Ya, their birthdays are wrong with the fan sites, but I did need them to be where I placed them. Plus, I think I forgot to consider it, haha. So, oops…but not a huge deal I suppose. Chid being little…sort of…haha. I always think of him as a little boy, but I needed and Allen, who wasn't Allen, and Chid a little older seemed to fit. Ahh well, it's probably my worst stretch of the truth so far, but those happen, haha. Thanks again for your review!
Wake-Robin: Hey! I'm glad you love this story! It makes me happy, haha. Van and Hitomi will meet eventually…won't they? You'll just have to wait and see! Thanks again for your review!
SabineballZ: Aww, thanks! I'm glad you thought this last chapter was awesome, haha. Hands SabineballZ a tissue No tears! We'll see who gets Hitomi in the end, shall we? Thanks again for reviewing!
Dariel: That was so wonderfully unselfish of you! I realyl was hoping you were my 215th when I saw your review come in, I knew it'd be close. Gives Dariel an official "Good Samaritan" award You deserve it! No hallucinations, I did update, hahaha, and I'm so glad you kept your patented Esca-lover fan flag! That makes me so happy. I was worried people would have given up on me due to my slowness…sniff But you stayed, wahoo! Fireworks with Allen…I debated it, but it'll work out, I promise! Dilly is recovering, you'll be glad to hear it. He sends you a complimentary lighter for all your concern. Wasn't that sweet of him? Van, well, he's harder to get a hold of, I'll work on his traveling skills, haha. Thanks again for your review, I love hearing from you!
Lady Luna: YAY CONGRATS TO MY 215TH REVIEWER! Thanks again for all your compliments, I really appreciate them. Email me back soon with your critira for your one-shot! Thanks again!
Amari Srfalas: I'm glad you like my portrayal of Dilandau, I must admit he's probably the most interesting character to write about! His story is a sad one, but I had to make his present reflect his troubled past. I wanted him likable, yet in need of something; in this case a good friend. One of the best AU's ever read? blushes wow! I'm glad you like it so much! If you haven't yet, check out my "Whispers of the Mind", it'll make your head spin;)
Akai chou: I'm glad you like the letter idea, I thought it was unique, something not done on yet Please review again sometime!
Anne (aka MT/Giant Me): I miss you so much! You're writing expecially, it's just not the same without you here…Anyway, thanks so much for your review of chapter 17, it was huge! You really think I'd let Allen mess around with Hitomi? Even after the whole Dryden thing? Well…sorry t odissapoint, but it's not gonna happen! You know me, NO Allen bashing! But, this is a Van and Hitomi story, so you'll have to wait and find out about what happens next;) The sense of forboding with Van's Dad! You caught that? Well, initially that was going to be a big turning point in the story (his dad dying) but now I don't think it'll be in there…at least not as dramatic as I was thinking earlier. Dilandau's backstory…I'm glad you approve! I love writing for him, it's always interesting, haha. Well, I hope you liked chapter 18, or get to read it… I wish I could read your updates! It took me about a year, so you should update too, ne? Come back to Ok, done begging. But, I better hear from you soon, or else! waves statue in order to dodge salmon bye bye!
Crystal Music: You don't find this story cheesy? Hahahaha, funny, I do! But for some reason I like it anyway. Not my best work, but it's fluff entertainment, ne? Thank you for the comment about giving the characters proper time to develop a relationship! Finally someone who understands! Dilandau is always pretty real in my stories, I feel for him, ya know? Or her if you know the series…Anyway, thanks so much for your review, I do get inspired to write when I receive them! I'm glad someone got the Pacer's comment, I didn't know if they would, haha. A little sports added for humor, probably the only funny part in the chapter. Hate to dissapoint, but here's a spoiler…Allen won't do something stupid! hides Don't hit me! Hahaha, you'll just have to keep reading!
Massao-na-Mizu: I'm so glad you like my story! I was worried I wouldn't update either…that is, I knew I would, I just thought it might take even longer than this! I loose readers that way…sad. Ahh well, I hope you've enjoyed part 2!
Katran: Thanks for the date fix, I didn't catch it! I'm sorry you didn't like the transition a whole lot, but I had to change to real time somehow, and I think you'll understand why I did it that way when you read the next chapter Thanks anyway for your critique, I love the honesty! Not just mind numbing "update, update!";)
Also, special thanks to wi11ow, hinotama85, fanny-chan2, Inferna, The Reader is Now Blind, mandy911, dilly-samas luver, Gwydion, moggy201484271612345, firefly, Jennyroseangel, Lady Yunaleska, AnimeLoverTori, Ancalagon's Rider, dmfanel, ann, silverflameskitsune, and cheler for all of their encouragement and response to my Authors Note, previously posted as chapter 17.
I love you all, and hope to hear from you soon!
Esca-lover