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for A Shadow of What Was

by katami

person AJS
schedule May 23, 2008 at 12:00 AM
You're being very cruel to our favorite Kisuke, you know. The poor kid - he's had his life turned on its head in the last week alone, he's having to deal with voices in his head, post-traumatic stress, Stockholm syndrome, (supposedly) unrequited love, and burgeoning powers he doesn't have a clue how to control. Now he's kidnapped? Again? If something doesn't happen, he's going to explode sometime real soon. Which - would be interesting, I admit. Mizuno/Urahara united in their desire to cause pure, unfiltered destruction? Let's just hope that it's only Aizen in the blast radius, because I don't think anything can survive captin-class power coupled to teenage hormones (and angst! Don't forget the angst!).

You know, I read an interesting theory once about how Urahara was secretly a Vizard. He'd created the blasted Hyougui -whatever thing in the first place, and we've never actually seen him in a real fight to the death. We've got no real idea of his capabilities - but it would provide something of an explanation for some of his - odder - personality quirks. Plus - what was it you said about Urahara? He keeps his secrets very, very well. It would be so fun to see Aizen try and 'sway' Kisuke to his cause via the orb of distortion; then Kisuke pops up with a mask and goes 'surprise!'. Though - that wouldn't really mesh well here. The kid's already got a few to many voices in his head - one more would probably send him into an apocalytic fit of fury.

I must admit - I'm beginning to develop a dislike of Yoruichi, based on your portrayal of her. How dare she do that to Kisuke! I so want to see Benihime (manifested via one of those bankai cardboard cutouts) just stalk across the room and bitch-slap her.

I love this story. It's like - Bleach inversed, if that makes any sense. It's lovely and sweet and has the most wonderful smut (hint, hint).
person Erin
schedule May 23, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Wow! The speed at which you write these is astonishing, unless you write in advance of it, which is pretty clever!
Up to 100 chapters? Yay, now that is awesome. It seems sometimes when people write, its not them but rather the charcters that drag them in a certain direction, saying for instance that they have more to tell. Lol, they might let you stop eventually, but as it is for now, I love reading this!
Ahh thanks for the clarification on Kisuke and the name thing, its a bit compliacted at the moment, poor kid! I assumed that he had left because its Kisuke, and he doesn't seem the type to do anything that he doesn't want to, but to be taken away, thats really intresting! I wonder who did it?
Thanks so much for writing, I look forward to the next chapter!
person acmarache
schedule May 22, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Now I'm going to be spending all my time trying to figure out who stole Kisuke until the next chapter comes out. Hmmm...I think I'm going to have to support your beta in saying even if there is 100 chapters, there should be a sequel! ^_^
person Erin
schedule May 20, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Amazing as always! I love this story so so much, and I wonder what will happen now Mizuno/Kisuke has gone? Not quite sure what tpo call him, because it seems almost cruel to call him Urahara for some strange reason^_^
Looking forward to any and all updates, thanks!
person Asbiel
schedule May 19, 2008 at 12:00 AM
well... I personaly hate stories longer than 10 chapters. but this one is just Fantastic! :P I don't even remember when I read anything at least this good. And, damn, I just love Renji and Uryu here @.@. Do your best!
person acmarache
schedule May 19, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Should have seen that one coming. After all, Urahara's a sneaky little bastard.
person Erin
schedule May 17, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Lol, Don't apoligise! You are a sweetie, and a genius, I love this story, and I am so happy that its been updated already ^_^
I love the way they think about Gin, and I can kind of understand how they could still love him, and yet not Aizen, it makes sense.
I can't wait to see what happens next!
Thanks so much for writing, you updated so fast!
person acmarache
schedule May 16, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Ugh! No! I wanna know!!!!!! Please?
person amcarche
schedule May 14, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Oh wow. this reminds me of the first time I took shots of gin and my guy friends told me not to worry if I didn't like it. They were so pissed when they realized I could take the shot without so much as a grimace and they were coughing like their lungs were going to come out. I guess guys don't really like it when girls 100 pounds lighter than them can out drink them. Oh well, at least I don't have to worry about being taken advantage of. But some of those guys....rawr!
person Darkephoenix
schedule May 14, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Oh, hells bells. Have I mentioned how much I love you lately? That was GREAT!