Regarding your authors note... You are an excellent author.  Do not be surprised if you find yourself nominated... However, I would like to point out that Kagome357 has requested that none of her work be nominated for the IYFG or the FeudalAssociation...EVER.  Anyone who might think of honoring her in that way, should refrain.  If anyone loves her work so much, they should review and let her know that way.

Aaaaaaahhhhh!!!! Oh that was just saaaad to leave it there!!!LoL But understandable, but pleeeeeease update soon, i can't wait to hear what Kagome says and weither or not Inuyasha makes it in time to ruin things for them!! Thanks for the update!!

Okay, I have a few issues,

One, Sesshoumaru's actions. The plot is great and original and very Sesshoumaru like but, you have to give us more than him just deciding to pick Kagome. Sesshoumaru hates humans, Inuyasha, and anyone who tries to harm him and Kagome is almost in every single one of those categories. Give us some sort of logic. You briefly touched on some of it in some of Sesshoumaru's thoughts but, never went into full detail, which is completely neccessary with an odd pairing such as Sess x Kag.

Two, Inuyasha's actions. Inuyasha is wishy-washy when it comes to committing to Kagome yes, but, he's abrupt leaving her was very out of character. Inuyasha cares for Kagome and while he may not tell her what was going on right away, he would never just leave her to where Sesshoumaru could access her so quickly. Your audience needs more reasonings behind Inuyasha's actions as well.

Three, and most importantly, Kagome's actions. Kagome, while being headstrong and almost as stubborn as Inuyasha, would NEVER go with Sesshoumaru so quickly and with such a lack of convincing. Kagome loves Inuyasha and Sesshoumaru tried to kill her for crying out loud! Why on earth would Kagome accept Sesshoumaru's offer to be as transparent as he tried to make it seem?! Kagome would definately suspect something from Sesshoumaru as to his abrupt offer and even if she didn't, she would never leave Inuyasha so quickly! Kagome also would just go willingly to be trained by someone who does not like her, her future mate, or even her mankind! Sesshoumaru may kill her! Sesshoumaru may try to kill Inuyasha by kidnapping her! Sesshoumaru would never care about HELPING her! Come on, Kagome is smart. This would never happen like it's written.

Overall, it's an interesting story but, I won't be reading the rest of it. The characters' actions are not backed up at all, are very abrupt, and extremely out of character. There isn't near enough elaboration that is needed for this odd pairing and it's executed very poorly.

Oooohhhh, THAT was so mean, seriously, I almost got a hart attack when I read those last lines and you finished it there, that´s just cruel. But as always great work!!!! please update soon.   ;)

I am loving this story..but can I just say at this moment...I am feeling a strong bit of hate for Kagome right now. My heart goes out to Sesshoumaru...if she won't have him..I am putting in my request now. I'll take him without a hesitation. The way I am feeling about Kagome right now..she can have that Inubaka..they are both the same to me right now.

good chapter. I think my heart stopped beating at the end though. poor sesshomaru. please tell me that there will be a 'happy end' for sesshomaru. I'm agonising with him! lol

can't wait to see the reaction of the poor sesshomaru now. Please, update as soon as you can!!

aww not a cliffy PLEASE UPDATE SOON! T_____T

nicely done... I like where this is going and cant wait for the meet up with Inuyasha. Poor Kagome has to be so confused, being torn between the two. So is Inuyasha going to blow Sesshomaru's secret to Kagome? Cant wait for next chapter!

I'm glad that you decided to continue the story, and as always is a wonderful chapter. Great work  ;)

OMG I LOVE YOUR STORY PLEASE CONTINUE! i haven't read a good story like this in a long time. the rest are either drabbles or poems or inuyasha characters playing different roles which i hate but i love this story! please update as soon as possible! sugoi! ^___^ kudasai rinyuaru!

Real life does interfere in our fun way too often, doesn't it? However, if it weren't for RL, we wouldn't know the joy of play time.

I am enjoying this series, it's nice to see a vulnerable Sesshomaru.

NO!! Please don't give up on this story! I love how you're building the relationship between kagome and sesshomaru, it seems realistic. Most writers make them fall in love instantly and this story is a nice reprieve of that. Lovely story, don't give up!

grrrrr.....im gona murder you if this doesn' end happily!!...im only jokin..:) lol.. great story..kinda very upset at the thought of loosing seshomaru though....plz don't kill him off....plz! I like how this story is planned but im hoping for a happy ending!!! haha...good job, and good luck with the rest of the story.

                                                     a new faithful reader

It would really break my heart to see you end this story prematurely.  Like the others who have reviewed earlier, I have enjoyed this story from the start, and an unhappy ending would be heart breaking.  It is so nice to see a unique story like this, and I would hate to see you give up on it.  Please reconsider.

Thank you :-)

CONTINUE ! :P

I love this story and this supposed 'weaker' sesshomaru doesn't bother me. I can feel his emotions each time so it is a proof how good is your writing! ^^

I'm a sucker for happy ending too so I can say that i'm sadden and in pain with sesshomaru right now and I hope he will reach kagome before inuyasha, at least a little. the suspense is killing me!

kagome is hesitating but what will be her reaction when she will know that her denial will really mean sesshomaru's death, literally

I can't wait to see what will happen next! please, update soon!!!

I very much like your story, its well written and very interesting to read. please, continue and finish it as you originally planned. Thank you

Oh NO,NO you don´t even have to think about giving up this story!!!, is so nice and well writen. I know sessh is a little weak but that´s the reason why I love it so much, because is not the typical super strong invincible sessh, I really like your plot and is really so hard to find a story like this, in which he actually shows his feelings and depends on kags to keep living.

I think this story is worthwhile to read and has a well structured plot and I think you should continue with this until the correct end and no a rush one. Anyways, you have a fan and a faithful reader on me, please don´t give up. You have an awesome work here.

I hope you decide to continue this story!  I'm really enjoying it, and I'm impressed by the quality of your writing and the uniqueness of the story.  Maybe some readers aren't happy with a weakened Sesshomaru, but I like that you are examining a deeper part of his personality, that shines through when his superpowers are gone.  Don't let a lack of reviews make you decide to bring the story to an end, a lack of reviews really isn't a sign that your story is not good...  Many excellent stories don't get a lot of reviews.  You are creating something worthwhile, so please, keep on writing! 

I want to let you know that I have been following the story from the beginning. I really do like the plot and the characters. I hope that you are willing to continue past the proposed chapter 20. I am not a big fan of unhappy endings. The only questions I have is... doesn't it seem like the sickness is coming on quite quickly? Supposively he has an entire year but yet at Day 24 you have him really sick already. Almost to the point of being inable to court her. Wouldnt the sickness have come along slower? I cant wait to read more! Keep up the great work!