Author's Note

Hello my dear fans and reviewers. It is I, kilnorc, the oh so reclusive creator of this OP series! -bows-

I'm sorry that I've been away for so long, I've gotten plenty of messages and reviews, asking about this fic, as I haven't worked on it in so long, and I've answered the questions all the same.

The reason I've been away for so long is because I've pulled away from fanfiction for a period of time to pursue serious writing, in hopes of becoming a published author. I got started on this path thanks to a number of people: my sister, my family, but most importantly, my girlfriend. She's been my rock and MAJOR supporter in my dreams to become an actual writer. It's thanks to her I've come as far as I have. I apologize that I haven't written a note or updated my profile page to let you ALL know what I've been doing during this LONG ass hiatus, but as you can imagine, I've been quite busy. I'm very sorry I've left you all in the dark, and to worry about the fate of this series, I didn't mean to scare you all.

I would have posted a NOTE on here sooner, but I think I read a rule saying I couldn't and got nervous about what would happen to this story if I had. So, why am I doing it now? Well, that's very simple. I got a review just a short time ago in my e-mail account and it just seriously pissed me off! If you wish to see this review, go to the listing and you'll find it under "GRAVESTONE READS"

Yes, I KNOW, I haven't done work, I haven't left a note and I haven't updated my profile and I'm SORRY for that guys, I am. You all have been here for my stories as I've created them from Day One years ago, you've supported me and given me praise. Your love for these stories of mine have been great help when I first began this path in life and at the very least, I owe you an explanation and an apology for making you all worry. After what you've guys done throughout the years, you didn't deserve this spook. So, you know the reason WHY I've done it, now it's time for my apology.

-kneels and bows deeply-

I am truly, truly, truly sorry that I've scared you all into thinking this story and series have become extinct. I assure you, it is my intention to continue this work, but I won't be able to do it for some time longer. I ask for not only your forgiveness, but for more of your patience. I also ask that if you have any questions, please just ask me in a message or something, instead of just assuming the worst without even bothering to ask me directly before. "Gravestone reads" made that mistake and it seriously pissed me off, but it made me realize what I needed to do; although I can't update quite yet, I could at least give you all faithful readers the reasons why I haven't touched this in years.

If you cannot find it in your hearts to forgive me, then I accept it. I've brought it on myself for not considering your feelings, guys. However, if you CAN forgive me, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart and I promise that even if it takes me an eternity, I WILL continue this. I have many things in my head that will help it out, but it must wait.

Once again, I'm very sorry and I wish you all the best. I've gotten plenty of reading done: classics, newer things, many great stories that have not only improved my own writing (at least I hope so), but it has given me ideas for this series. Especially with the manga, the whole fishman island arc and history so far is PLENTY good info on that arc!

Gravestone reads, if you're reading this, I want to tell you that if you have a problem or a question, send me a message man! I can't tell you how close I came to being really immature and childish and polluting this note with foul things directed at you, but I decided against it.

-waves- Long days and pleasant nights, everyone!