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There was so much in that chapter. I had to go back & re-read parts of it cause I totally didn't pick up on Styx and Kirra? Oblivious or what? As for Kirra, Styx and Max? A Polyamorous relationship? They could end up as the Triumvirate that rule Everbright, Pentalus and The Shade? Well anything is possible Bloody Fasha! Goodness gracious he is gonna be a pain in the proverbial. At first I thought, 'How the hell?' but at least we know his weakness now. I was really surprised about Sabreeza. I thought he was gonna end up as a major player in this series. I really liked how you got Prism free. I was wondering how that could possibly happen cause it was obvious Styx couldn't do it on his lonesome. Thanks for another awesome read!

Loved the description of those places in Israel. Somewhere else to drool over that I will likely never get to. Humans are strange creatures. Sometimes you just wanna smack em upside their head. Why can't they just...oh, I don't know. There are too many things to 'just' about in the world. I really hate cancer.

I am going to celebrate my tits off the day Oli and Teddy obliterate that hurdle/blockage that is stopping them from having an open, loving, demonstrative, expressive relationship. They love each other to bits but its like the world will stop turning if they admit it. I don't mean literally, because they have expressed it but... The thing that has me worried, is that this was a pretty laid back chapter. Nothing much happened really. I am worried you are setting up to shake things up majorly! You know, all cool calm and collected then...POW! Meh, but what do I know. They call it imagination for a reason, right?

Okay, so Styx is my favourite character. He is, but Grim. I can't think of the right word or phrase to describe how much I feel for him. I feel sorry for Max. He is going to have to be so strong and will sacrifice the most I think. He is going to have to go against, and probably "lose", his Father. I don't yet know what I think how that lose will manifest itself, but none of the options are great. Have I said how much I love this story? HEAPS!

Fasha will likely turn up when we least expect or want him to. Someone somewhere is either just about going to be free of something, or just about to discover something of great import to the side of Good, etc and Fasha will appear out of nowhere and hurricane & thunder storm all over their parade. Unless I totally missed it, I wonder what happened between Styx and his Mother? I totally agree with Spikey582, Styx needs some skills. I must admit that in the arena I thought he was going to 'save the day'. That some latent super power was going to unleash or his tattoos were going to go into over-drive. He needs to apprentice himself to Prism, who he of course has to free first. And from Sabreeza.

Woah, that was cool! Thank you. I have always thought Carullo sounded way hot, but JJ needs to tell him to step. What's he gonna do? Wait to see who Carullo chooses, if either of them? Why would JJ do that to himself? I can't imagine he could handle being with, having fun with, etc with Carullo only to know that Carullo is doing the exact same thing with someone else when they are not together. I mean I hope they get together cause I think Carullo would be good for JJ, but still... Zach really pisses me off with how he is treating Will. I feel so sorry for Will. Thanks again

Even though you told us we were getting a double update, for some reason I just thought that was a mistake. Thank you. I am confused about Viktor? I thought he came across well in this chapter but then Jany still does not want to ever see him again? And your mention about 'much different circumstances', I don't know if that is good or bad. This time was not so great, so?!?! And Eli's "need" to "protect" Quin by ensuring he is given a measure of Wolfie powers, is that only Werewolves that can do that? Or does Quin have some Vampie powers too from Jany? Thanks again for the double chapter. It was awesome to see The Pack again so soon...

Okay, I'll admit it. That was me. I was the one that went, 'Noooooo...' when I saw the title of this chapter. Then I read the chapter and okay, yes. He's pretty cool. Especially as his coming back made Jany SO happy And NO, it's not just because you mentioned he spoke with a drawl. And I know that the general meaning of the word drawl fitted the context as well. And yes, I just mentally added 'Southern' in front of it. But the fact that, in my mind, Quin speaks with the quintessential Southern Drawl made no difference at all. Not one little bit. Not an iota of difference. Or even a nano-iota. Jany's bathroom cabinet contents was funny. Especially Eli's whispered, '...please pack them...especially the big one with the attachments...' Poor Pax. That would have been so VERY tough to get through. So disciplined. As for Viktor, I can understand the attitude because of how long he has lived and the obvious connection he and Jany have shared in the past (which I hope gets explained later?), but I think he may be in for more than he bargained with this 'Pack'. And you showed your age too Thanks for another awesome chapter. It was VERY much appreciated!

I am dreaming because I don't do dairy anymore, but if we were back in the bad good old days - I'll have a Fluffy Duck please. Yum Oh!

Wow! Just, Wow! How long has this story been so far and here you are - killing it! Still! Bravo Maestro indeed!

Hullo Freerider, Sorry, gonna be brief just because: 1. Apologetic is not the right word. Maybe you meant I am trying to make excuses for Ryder? If that's what you meant/think, then that's wrong too. There is no where in anything that I said anything close to that. If you think I did, you can blame my aforementioned lack of clarity, etc 2. What distance are you talking about? Do you mean Liz and Blake? If you do, again what distance are you talking about? And what additional damage? He hasn't caused any additional damage? Not in Teddy's Family and not among Teddy's friends. Are you talking about Liz and her slapping spree. Is that the damage you're talking about? Apart from the literal physical damage of the slap itself, how has that damaged Teddy's relationship with Liz or anyone else? Unless I am missing something, which is possible with my ?? year old brain and memory. And technically, especially as one of the themes of these comments have been responsibility, technically Liz caused the damage...if the damage you are talking about is her slaps. 3. And I seem to be supporting the additional damage? Really? And you're serious? You got that from comments I made? You need to take a step back and check yourself out cause I have no idea where the hell you got that from. I get that you don't agree with what I said and a part of me is laughing (like literally, just now) because we are talking about a character/s in an on-line story, etc but I am not playing that game. I can't believe you said that. Nearly everyone in this story has been damaged enough. That is one of the many reasons I love and am sticking with this story. I want that happy ending. For everyone. I want to see it happen. I know there are no guarantees but it is that hope that keeps me going. Okay, so technically, based on what I said above, I don't believe there has been any additional damage and if there has been, I don't know what that damage is/was. But that comment was too personal, or at least I took it personally. Maybe too personally? Ugh. Over it now, moving on... This response is too long already. I have my views/opinions, you have your views/opinions. We don't agree. Et voila! Till next we meet in the comments section Freerider!

I have never had to respond so many times before Hello Israfil, Just like I said to Jaysalmn, I am just going to respond to the specific things you say, on the understanding that they are my views/opinions and nothing more, soap box blah blah blah... Firstly, I totally understand that just because English is my first language that that doesn't mean I am going to have awesome English language skills. To be really honest, English is the only language I know so that makes my apparent lack even more disconcerting. But, hey ho. That's me. So: 1. I think the situations are different. Situation 1 - no to the slapping. I don't care who you are. I know it can be hard sometimes because there are some people I know...seriously. Situation 2 - keeping it simple, or as simple I get or else we'd both be here forever, if I was Teddy and if I chose someone to love and that someone had been through what Ryder had been through and someone slapped them and tore into them - I would not be having it. Outside of everything else (incl. that they chose to be there, why they are, the validity of the person's reaction and absolutely everything else), there is just no way. 2. He needs to take responsibility for his own mental health? He can't even take care of his own physical health! Ryder has a history of making bad decisions. He still makes some bad decisions, but he needs to be responsible when it comes to his mental health? Sorry. I am happy to agree to disagree though. 3. I think Teddy made a bad decision in getting Liz and Ryder together. I think he should have talked to Dr Pierre to determine if this was a good move in Ryder's recovery. In regards to the rest, you can pretty much add what I said to Jaysalmn to cover that. I feel like I've ripped you off in my response what with the short cuts, etc. Please believe that that has more to do with the fact it is 2053 where I live and I get up early rather than anything to do with what you said. Ka Kite!

LOL! I don't know what button I accidentally hit but it did cut me off. I decided that it was a fortuitous intervention by the fates themselves (probably Atropos cause, ya know, she does the cutting). Mainly because when I start to get into something I can get lost. I can do it when I dance as well. Sometimes if I am in that 'space' and if the music is right I can actually black out, but still be functioning physically. I just get lost in the music. I assume I am still dancing because when reality switches back on (and it literally is like that) I am still on the dance floor but everyone is looking. It is such a shock coming back. Being in the music is so...yeah. Anyway, I thought that it was just as good a place to stop as anywhere

Hello Jaysalmn, I am just going to respond to the specific things you say, okay. This is on the understanding that they are my views/opinions, and that's all. I don't even own a soap box: a. the thing is, it is exactly that - Teddy's choice. And he's not forcing anyone to do anything? They all have free choice too. If they don't like it, they can 'walk'. I'm not saying that with any kind of attitude, it is just the plain simple truth. You don't like a situation, you separate yourself from said situation. b. there is a time and a place for everything. How is holding someone to account for something when they are not in the 'space' they need to be in to hear it, to listen to it, to understand it and to respond to it in a manner that is appropriate or productive not like banging your head against a brick wall? It is not a matter of blithely forgiving him or never telling him about how what he did impacted on those that loved him. But it is like telling an alcoholic how their disease has impacted you, how it makes you feel, etc whilst they are actually four sheets to the wind. They are not going to hear you, they are not going to care and they are probably not going to even remember when they are sober. I can't believe I actually "said" four sheets to the wind. Does that age me or give some clue to where in the world I am from? I totally agree that at some stage Ryder does need to know the truth, the whole honest probably ugly truth. But when he is in the right frame of mind, etc to actually 'hear' it. The truth is still going to be the same later as it is now, eh? Your passion makes me smile Good on you...

I think Liz is way more entitled to her opinion/stance than we can even imagine. I couldn't imagine going through what any of them have. But I could not handle a slap happy friend unless the Bitch wanted to be slapped back. Hell no! In regards to Ryder hurting her and hurt Teddy and everybody else he did, hell yes he did all that. And then some. But remember the person he was back then? The absolute hell his life was? Through his shitty life the one constant good thing was his Granny Sullivan. And then she left. So shit upon shit upon shit. And you expect him to make sensible, well thought out decisions? Yes, he had Teddy and Blake and Liz and...but he also had a Mother - gone. A Father - gone. A Gran - gone. And in regards to Teddy shouldn't have taken him back (that was Teddy's choice to make), and how dare he walk back into his life (if by walking back you mean randomly ending up on Teddy's Operating Table after trying to kill himself), etc. And I am sorry, but if I was Teddy I would have scorched Liz. I know out of everyone, he owes her the most...the absolute MOST. But I don't know if I would have been able to help myself. Ryder not that long ago tried to kill himself. He wasn't playing, he wasn't trying to get attention, etc. How low and dark and alone and afraid and utterly alone do you have to feel? Just for someone to slap you and pile on even more feelings of uselessness, etc. Nope. Not gonna happen. You can be as pissed and entitled as you want, but

It seems like it takes so long to come then it is over so quickly. Okay, so will try really hard to ensure this is my last, 'O woe is me' and I will try to be more grateful for what I get. I think Jany got let off lightly when Mari came in. She had more than enough time to try to do some damage. I wouldn't have been surprised if she did so with the scene she walked into. Glad too that she found her Mate. I so want to know the story about Eli! Last time it was the Sun he was literally born with now he heals faster than is normal, especially considering Jany hadn't been able to properly heal the puncture wounds. Why is he super duper special and being surrounded by super duper Mates? What is it all for? What is the meaning of life? Thanks again. See you next week!

I was hoping Salidar's plans were more altruistic. But no. Well, dashed hope No. 1. Who is my Hero going to be? I thought Max was quite brave actually. Every time he opened his mouth I thought, 'No!' expecting Salidar to go off. The only way I reckon Fasha will fail is if he is killed. I hope that happens cause he is scary. He hasn't really done anything yet but you can just feel the menace and potential for disaster and chaos. Then again, that would make him a good character to have around. But, my money is on Prism. I bet he has heaps more up his sleeve that we haven't seen yet. I am still waiting to see what other tattoos/talents Styx has too. I like Max. I keep thinking about the fact that he has control over a demon and how that will play into things. Especially if he chooses to go against his Dad? Plus, if they are going to do the same with other columns/demons who will be their controller/s? Had Salidar originally planned that it be Max for all of them? Is that even possible? Will he change his mind now after their conversation? Looking forward to the next chapter!

Loved it! Happy Tears!

The thing I got the most out of this chapter is that the Knights of the Firmament need a swift kick up the patootie!

Noooo...leave poor Harry alone. Yes he is a grown ass adult but maturity does not depend on a person's age. You learn that the older you get. I know he should know better because he is married with children, has lived long enough to know life isn't always fair, etc. But I don't care. All he needs is a big hug and slap upside his head, then another big hug plus a good cry. I know this is not a new thread, but it is sad poor Oli does not feel listened to or understood. I know Harry has a lot to do with that, but Harry is not the only Family member in that household. I am glad he has Ryder to be there for him...I know the others are too, but...

Love the Spoiler! Knew he was even more Special than is obvious. So can't wait to find out more as we get each chapter...with the next one being in a week's time. Like 7 more days. You know, 168 hours, etc etc etc...insert mental visual of puppy dog eyes here.

I frikkin LOVE this story! I don't bounce (like Eli does alot) but when I read this story it is like I do mentally going, 'Uh huh! Then what?' a lot in my head. Then when I finish, it's like, 'What? But? Noooooo...' The most interesting thing for me in this story are Eli's markings. Why would he have the shape of the Sun around his eye when his Goddess is of the Moon? Even his colours (from reds to gold) are more like the Sun. Jany as a bat seems SO cute. Tatiana knew they had another Mate or did I mis-read that? Was she thinking Mat still? I love this story. I love it as much as I hate having to now wait...

I really enjoyed this chapter. It seemed everyone in the chapter (even poor Harry) got something positive out of it. Mother Haner seems to have changed slightly. Her take on Ryder's Return is really good. Not that she was bad before. Just...didn't think she would see things so clearly based on her past behaviour. Loved her Mother Nature line. That was way cool Little Oli. Bless. I love his plan and that he, in relation to Ryder's Recovery, has a 'Won't Take No For An Answer' attitude. I knew they would be truly good for each other. Well, its heading that way anyway. I cannot wait for Harry's Hallelujah moment. I am expecting a scene where he and Ryder are hugging fiercely and sobbing uncontrollably. After that, he will become one of Ryder's staunchest supporters. So say I

So, I am glad Jakkel is dead. I am just sorry that Grim had to do it. Can't wait to hear what Grim and Prism's back story is. I think it is going to be way sad and such a waste. I hope King Neredos doesn't disappoint Prism. Who is Veil? Potential Mother? I hope Prism ends up saving Grim and that Styx ends up saving Max. The thing I like the most, well one of the things, about this story is that it seems it is way Way WAy WAY off from the end. There are so many stories within the story that need to be told, then how they all relate to each other. Looks like we are in for a long ride with this one and that is awesome!

I think that is an awesome tradition. I love the Christmas Holidays. It must be awesome to have a real actual traditional like that.