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for A Shadow of What Was

by katami

person Irana
schedule August 4, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Wow. So good and so painful. I knew the fallout would be hard on Kisuke, I can't imagine what it's going to be like for Ichigo. Frankly, I think Kisuke is wrong. I think that all parts of Urahara's soul are also him, and I have no doubt that Ichigo sees, recognizes, accepts and could very easily love Kisuke for who and what he is now.
person Darkephoenix
schedule August 3, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Ah, Kat, my dear, you are marvelous.
person Anon
schedule August 3, 2008 at 12:00 AM
so now there are three separate entities in the same body. that's going to cause trouble soon... is there anyway to combine them?
ASOTA
person AJS
schedule August 3, 2008 at 12:00 AM
*Wibble*.

I think this chapter has deprived me of coherent speech. It was absolutely fabulous to see Kisuke snap; and to see him release Shikai against those whom he holds (or once held) closer then family - that was just gorgeous. Gives them all a reminder, I suppose, that the kid is far from helpless, and gives them a glimpse of the power that hides behind that seemingly-young form.

And the meeting of Kisuke and his past selves! That was just gorgeous. I've been waiting for that for ages; I think it's good that Mizuno is starting to understand, and maybe even sympathize with his other selfs. Indicates a certain blurring of boundaries, in my opinion - one more step on the way to being whole again. Though whenever I look at that scene, I can't help but picturing a Council of Kisukes.

"All those in favor of slicing Aizen's head from his shoulders, say aye. Remember, a two-thirds majority is needed to pass this issue. Benehime may be called in to break a decisive tie."
"...there's only three of us, you know."

I imagine there are going to be a lot of very worried people crowding outside Kisuke's door very shorting. And a lot of people turning in Ichigo's direction. "What the BLEEP did you do?!"
person Erin
schedule August 2, 2008 at 12:00 AM
This chapter...wow, oh my god, I loved it so so much! It seems like so long since we have had Kisuke and Ichigo together, and it seems almost like a slight blend of Kisuke's many personalities!
Brilliant, seriously amazing, I can't wait to read what happens next.
Thanks for writing!
person Irana
schedule July 29, 2008 at 12:00 AM
I saw the note about a hot redhead and blond having sex and thought "I need more coffee and my cigarettes for this chapter," and immediately got up to fetch both. Am I glad I did. *takes another puff*

Damn, but this both delights and worries me. Especially this: “And I love you. No matter what happens, Ichigo, I love you. I always have and I always will,” promised Kisuke.

Why do I get the feeling the repercussions are gonna suck big time?

person Mehla Seraphim
schedule July 28, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Gah still no Orihime beat down lol. Ah well. Next chapter possibly? >_> yes I admit it. I'm blood thirsty.

I gotta admit I'm only reading this story for the Renji/Ishida stuff, because it's my weakness. And I love anything with Tousen, he's so under used in fan fics, the other characters have never interested me. You write so well and have held my attention with your awesome plot, but I still dislike most of the bleach cast. Ichigo in the anime and manga is far to emo for me to really like him. Uruhara is okay. Just not someone I'd think about pairing up with anyone.
schedule July 28, 2008 at 12:00 AM
So sweet. What else is there to say? Awesome.
person Anon
schedule July 28, 2008 at 12:00 AM
...but it was just a dream...
ASOTA
person Darkephoenix
schedule July 28, 2008 at 12:00 AM
That was simply lovely, dear. And you should KNOW better than to hit Iron Dog up for stories without being expected to reciprocate.