I deeply, deeply apologize for putting a cork on this story. I'm in a bit of a rut with this one, you see, but the fan base—all of you—have been amazing. Truly amazing. I thought that most of you would forget this story and retract your encouraging statements after a year has passed, but you haven't. I still get the occasional review and story alert, telling me that you still haven't given up on me, on my words. For that, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I've been reacquainting myself with fanfiction over the course of two weeks now after having been away from it for so long, and I share your displeasure at having to continually love stories that haven't been updated for years. I've realized again that we all yearn for fantasy and thrill and confidence and love through these stories. I will never outgrow this phase out of my life.
Rest easy tonight, reader, for a new chapter is in the works, and you and I will be together as we see this story through to the end.
You have provided the oil and air that have kept my spirit aflame. Thank you. I love you.