Yes, I just uploaded an author note.

Yes, I am ashamed of myself for doing so.

Where has Sari been?

Well, I have my foot in many fires lately. First, I do 'occasionally' beta for another InuYasha author, and for those who know who…you know how often that 'occasionally' really is. I think there's only been two or three chapters that haven't had my stamp of approval before being uploaded since I started. Those two or three chapters I missed bring me to what else has been keeping me busy.

I was in the maternity ward of my local hospital when I missed those chapters. I had a baby girl at the end of February and have learned that typing one handed is something that gets easier with time.

Lastly, believe it or not…I have started rewriting this story. Don't believe me? Chapters One and Two are finished and uploaded. Notice I said rewriting, they are very different from the original and I am very proud of it.

To everyone who has been following since the beginning, thank you.

To everyone still reading…still waiting…

It's done for now.

I was starting on the next chapter the other day; in preparation I went back a few chapters. I didn't go back more than five, I just needed to get in the mindset to write on it, reacquaint myself with the characters. I ended up giving myself a migraine. I literally couldn't stand to read my own words. When I first started doing the rewrites, I figured I would just focus on the first several chapters.

My writing style has changed; morphed, improved…I think that is obvious from the last several chapters. I will be truthful though, my will to finish this part of the story is gone. I will admit, at this stories original stopping point I didn't stop. I should have stopped right after Kagome pulled InuYasha from the tree. End of Story, Happily ever after achieved. But I was having fun and continued, weaving what I consider to be a fairly weak story with weak characterization. It has become something I dread updating, and for me to be happy with it…everything would have to be rewritten.

As I upload the next rewrite, chapters three through thirty-six will be deleted. This isn't a matter of not having it planned out, because it is. Right now it is too much work that I don't really want to do at the moment to make it something I am proud of. It will be split into two stories, the first ending at the original stopping point with the entire thing rewritten. I am not sure if will show the new chapters if they are deleted, but it is being posted on MM too if you want to make sure you get the rewritten updates.

Anyway, for now the second part of this story won't be finished though I have it plotted out, I don't want to rewrite it at this time. I have other stories to tell. I have an InuYasha/Kagome story that has been screaming to get out for months; I keep telling it 'I have to finish Legend'. I am tired of doing that. It's ready to be told.

Questions you may have….

1. Will you ever finish the other part?

Hmmm…maybe. I really want to bring my secondary characters to life first. The problem is the story in my head isn't ready to come out yet without major revisions. If I do rewrite it, it will be a sequel to 'Legend'.

2. Will the jewel ever grant a wish?

Actually yes it will. I can't tell you what though…incase I ever finish it.

3. Do the Miroku and Sango flashbacks serve a purpose?

Yes, actually they are quite important to the story. The jewel and the flashbacks are the reason that this story can't ever be separated from the first part of the story. It can only be done as a sequel.

4. Where was Shippou in some of the flashbacks? Why was Rin with Miroku and Sango?

Soon after the defeat of Naraku…Rin was dropped off with Sango and Miroku. Soon after, Sesshoumaru started taking Shippou with when he dropped off Rin. To this day, Shippou still works for Sesshoumaru.

5. What's the deal with Shippou and Yuka?

They like each other, can't you tell? Actually, Shippou likes Yuka…only when she's unconcealed. Yuka likes Shippou…only when he is concealed. It's a vicious cycle.

Feel free to email if you have any questions. Don't forget to look for new updates on the rewrites as I do them. Check out the first two right now, you might be surprised. Not to mention keep your eyes open for my new story.

Again, thanks for all your support.

You all have been great. I guess the part that makes me saddest of all, today is the year anniversary of this story.

Sari15