Okay, so this isn't something I'd usually do, but whatever...first, let me say one thing: This is not a chapter! Wait! Don't leave!This is going to be used to answer questions and point things out. Also, at the end, there will be a special preview ( and please don't skip this and go straight to the preview ). Okay, so where to start * taps chin, deep in thought *. Well, how 'bout the questions?

*Marlin is not an OC* ( I keep getting this question in my inbox )

*Zach will be in this story, as well as Lorren, Ozzie, and other MAIN characters ( also found floating around my inbox )

*I do accept any OC's you guys can come up with ( guess where this came up? It starts with 'I' and ends with 'X'. Seriously, at this rate I'm going to be spending so much time replying to people I won't be able to work on the story -.- ). I just need a description, they're particular area in magic, what they are ( goblin, fairy, etc. ), and personality.

*Oh! Here's something that keeps blowing up in my face...where is Adriane?! Don't fret! I'll throw her in somewhere in chapter 7 or 8...Please, bear with me! I can't update every second! Which leads me to my next subject...

*Like I said prior, I have other things to do, even if I would like to update this every week. I have school and a life. I can't always log in and shoot out a chapter. I used to wonder why an author would leave they're audience hanging ( besides to build that ever hateful suspense trick )...it's not because they're lazy, it's because they just don't have the time. And when they do, it's usually not a lot to work with. I'm not making excuses for all of you procrastinating writers, I'm just stating some facts.

*One more thing...thank you all so much for your lovely reviews! I am not kidding! I love logging in and seeing reviews telling me how happy you guy's are with my story! And a special shout-out to LightsPast, ShadowWolf, Ripplehealer, and Jinora! You guys have been so kind to stay with me through my story and being so patient. Seriously, I love reading your comments especially, because they're always so long and thoughtful. Thank you all sooo much!

Well, that's the end of this yawn worthy post. Thanks for reading this 'till the end, and here's that preview you've all been so patiently awaiting!

Adrianne whipped around, dark eyes flashing. Her wolf gem pulsed at her wrist, her lips pulled into a deep scowl. Marlin flinched. Just grand. He could tell she wasn't very happy with what he had just said.

"You're kidding, right," she hissed, onyx eyes searching his for any form of deception. He just shook his head. Best not to talk to her when she was in this kind of mood. He watched as she paced the floor, obviously mulling over the information in her head.

"You expect me to sit here and play teacher to a couple of amateurs with something they don't even comprehend? Do they even know how important this is? Have you even tried to explain what magic is, what it's used for?"

Marlin shook his head mutely, keeping his poker face in check.

"Just great! That's. Just. Great. And what do you want me to do? Drop everything and ignore my responsibilities and obligations? Is that what you want?"

He looked on as she ran a hand through her long hair, obviously trying to get control of herself. Marlin was a little surprised, as she usually kept her emotions in check, as it was required to do so when possessing magic. She sighed, then faced him, staring at him with a look of slight disgust.

"Fine. But, I pick what days I have to teach, what I teach, and how I do it. Is that clear?"

Marlin nodded his head, trying to restrain himself from responding verbally. Adriane groaned in frustration.

"Well, say something!"

"What do you want me to say?"

"What do I get out of it," she asked, refusing to give him the satisfaction of him knowing that she was actually kind of curious as to how all this was going to play out.

"You get to spend more time with Zach," Marlin grinned. The only response he received was the huge oak door slamming shut and shaking the very foundation of the castle. Marlin only chuckled. He had a feeling this was going to be very interesting.