Hi, is there any chance that this is also posted on Ao3...? It's such an amazing fic, I reeeaally wanna download a pdf of it so that I can re-read it when there's no wifi.

I'm bawling my eyes out as I'm reading this

I will review this, when it is not so late, when I can save this review for later. I WILL comeback with a proper review, when it's not midnight, and I can think straight.

This. Is the singlehandedly most beautiful and emotional piece I have ever read. Everything was perfect: your portrayal of Lucas's and Claus's personalities, the way they interacted with each other, the flashbacks to the events of their past... absolutely mindblowing. And the twist that Claus had always looked up to Lucas and that his daring, bold, reckless personality was just a 'fake' he had created to set himself apart from his twin... it just completely changed my whole perspective of the relationship between Lucas and Claus. All those feels... *bawls into pillow*. Again, amazing. It really is a shame there aren't more oneshots like this. I think the bond between siblings, especially twins, is fascinating and complex, and you definitely showed that in this fic. A fanfiction truly worthy of the masterpiece that is Mother 3. Shigesato Itoi would definitely approve. WRITE MORE FICS LIKE THIS, AND ALSO, HURRY UP AND UPDATE MIDDLE EARTHBOUND! BEEN WAITING FOR THAT FOR AGES!
Signing out, in tears at the absolute amazingness and wonderfulality (lol, making up words) of this fic, animefan4eva5

This is what I needed. Those two needed to sort out everything. Thank you for this bittersweet dialogue.

Honestly, I was a little scared to review this, it was that good. I've recently begun venturing into the EarthBound archives, and I must say this is a very, very high note to start off with.
EVERYTHING about this... not limited to the wording ([transparent attempt to deflect his question]? Reeled me in right from the start), pacing, dialogue, characterisation... oh goodness the characterisation. [He was the verbal to Claus's physical.] It's an interesting, somewhat different take on Lucas to what I'd think, but the real stunner is Claus. The fact that he faked himself for so long is a real testament to his character, no matter how hard he tries to deny it. ["The fact that you kept it up so long means that those things were not created. You had them in you all along."] Exactly that. And comparing his last three years to freakin' purgatory is really powerful.
I also like how this ended on a hopeful note, and some in-game quotes were woven in as well.
If I have to be nitpicky, there were probably two lapses into present tense, and some punctuation was a bit odd/off as well. ["Shut up! You're not really dumb enough to think this," He points at his nonexistent right arm. "Is what I'm talking about, are you?"] This quote has both errors. I think. But these were easily overshadowed by the awesomeness of everything else.
I could rant on about this piece for ages, but I'll stop here. This is one of the best oneshots I've read. Instant fav :D

Oh my god...this was so freaken good! i guess we both enjoy each other's stories. Wow, this was so wow...Claus' big reveal warped my entire perspective of his character and the depth you added to this already extremely heavy sequence was amazing. I was just so absolutely moved, I really was. Seeing Lucas show such passion before is also new to see but very well welcomed. I'm glad I took the time to read this instead of going to sleep like I should have, but I regret nothing! Again this was fantastic.

"I know. But that doesn't mean it's not really happening." Didja get that from Harry Potter? If so, I don't blame ya'.
Okay, all in all, I love this story. It reminds me of me and my twin. Except the older one is like Lucas and I'm like Claus... She's really my inspiration, and I'm her's as well (I think so, anyway...).
The ending killed me, so sad and beautiful...
Okay, one nit-pick though. If anyone at late twelve is going to swear, its gonna be Claus.
Lucas... I've always seen him squeamish around swears. Now honestly, I don't care, but if one grows up in small town Tazmilly, I think that the f word is just flat out not used, but I say that "hell" and "damn" are alright and up their ally.
"I'll see you again someday." Hmm... I'm actually one for the "Resurrection Theory", but in contrast I can see the most commonly seen ending as well. I dunno, when Claus says that, I kinda see him coming back. (but years after)
All in all, great fic. My twin isn't dead (and obviously vice-versa) but I say that this was portrayed very accurately.
This deserves more reviews!

Argh, the emotions! It's not fair, having played M3, for you to rip open all those emotional scabs all over again.

Seriously though, I mean the topic of this story is serious enough, but the line where they admit that it's just a dream really punched me in the gut. /The only place for respite and happiness, a moment of calm, is in his head/. Something about that is just absolutely heart-breaking.

Bleh, and the end. Just makes me start tearing up, and it's Christmas! I shouldn't be crying, but you managed it.

Speaking of which, Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a happy new year! See you in 2013.