Hey guys! Now before you get your hopes up, this is not really a new chapter, but rather a large author's note wrapping up everything for you. I have special thanks to give out and answer some questions. Let's start with this.

Behind the Scenes: The True Story of "Lost"

The real story behind the idea of Lost was to make it a group fanfic. I had found one online where massive people took turns adding to the story given the beginning part, which was up to before Kagome cries and runs off in the first chapter. I was getting no responses, so I kept going, hoping someone would take the bait. I eventually said "screw this! I'll write it myself." And thus Lost was born. I did some research and found it the fanfic started on December 6th of 2002. So I've been writing this story for a year and 3 or 4 months. Insane!!!

To tell you the truth, I hated writing this story. My ideas just weren't coming and my writing was poor as well. Lucky for you all, I hate to disappoint people, so I pressed on and towards the end, I began to have fun with it again. Yes, I was wishing I had added a few things, maybe more attention on Kouga and add Sesshomaru in there somewhere, but the basic story I wanted to show came out. Naraku was just a classic villain that had to be thrown in.

Which brings me to…

Behind the Reviews: Comments About Certain Reviews

Here's how I see it: Inu Yasha is always going to follow this simple rule- insert foot to mouth. It's just a classic way to start a fic without having to go into great details. Going off a review from EvIL2 back in chapter 1, I figure since he insults Kagome all the time, some of them just might slip his mind, which led to the story line.

In chapter 3, I noticed a review referring to his ears. This is how I decided about that. A man rushes in with a woman who needs serious help. Do you really think they're going to stop the operation to ask about a guy's ears?

Chapter four had a few I want to refer to. One reason I moved quickly with the dialog was because I'm not very good at describing things, at least I wasn't at that point. Plus, the real reason Kagome was in the hospital was going to come up later… Yes, I admit Inu Yasha was very OOC (out of character) in this fic, but if the person closest to you went through all this and you discovered during this time you loved them, wouldn't you act a bit differently? I had to sweatdrop at this one review that asked if Kouga was the doctor…

 Yes, I admit the name Doris in Chapter five was bad. It was the first name it come into my head. Gomen! And I'm sorry but I cannot stand the name Kilala… I think of a powder puff instead of my kawaii neko youkai. Kirara all the way!!

Random shot out: ten thousand cool points to Kagome3007 for mentioning my favorite show, which Disney stopped making, "So Weird". Yes, that's where I go the idea of going into Kagome's mind and "bring her home".

I laughed so hard when everyone was so happy I had Kikyo die by Inu Yasha's hands, or rather sword. And I thought that wasn't an original idea…

The 'grope and run' line in chapter 14 apparently was a big hit with you all. Got a few reviews on just how funny that was….

Just another random note: thank you to all of those who gave out candy and cookies. Sweets get you everywhere with me! Lol.

A great big thank you is in order for all those who helped me during my breakdown in December. It was a very difficult time and I'm glad you all stuck by me.

Those were the ones that stuck out the most to me.

Now the next section…

Behind the Confusion: Most Asked Questions

            This is directly involved with the final chapters. Miroku and Sango got married and had a child, a boy they named Yasha. Think of it. If it wasn't for Inu Yasha, Sango and Miroku wouldn't have met. Yasha's Godparents are Inu Yasha and Kagome who had a little girl named Kikyo. Why Kikyo? It is my feeling, along with my best friend, that Kikyo wasn't meant to be a horrible person who everyone hates. It took me awhile to see that, but I was tired of reading so many fanfics where Kikyo's a complete bitch, so I changed it up.

            Which reminds me…That whole monologue can be summed up like so: Only part of Kikyo's soul went into Kagome, not all of it. Why else would her soul be so huge? It's a combination of at least two, Kikyo's and Kagome's. Kagome gave Kikyo back part of her soul in order to live, which had to be done so she (Kikyo) could fulfill her mission- to bring Inu Yasha to his true soul mate. That's basically it.

            Btw, yes, Kagome is pregnant again at the end of it. I left that ending somewhat open on purpose. I am 99.99999% sure I WIL NOT be writing a sequel to this story. It's done, case closed. All good things have to come to an end, so I guess this fanfic can as well.

            And just for fun…

            Behind the Pen Name: Brief Author's History

            I thought this might be interesting to add. Plainly and simply, I love writing. Sometimes it's frustrating to no end, but it's my outlet. I have been writing since… forever! I was originally a poet only, but I discovered the world of fanfiction and decided to have a go at it. One reviewer asked if I wrote any original fiction. I have an account over at fictionpress dot net (since I can't post web addy) under the pen name Snooptopian, which was my original pen name.

            A few reviews said the story sounded familiar. I was writing under the name Snooptopian here, but due to some misunderstandings I will not get into, I was kicked off the site. After a period of madness, I made a new account and here I am.

            That's all from me! If you have any questions, leave a review and I'll either swing by to leave my answer or email you. Ja ne!

~Sakura onto Hitomi