Hey folks!
This is the author of the story speaking. I am really sorry that this isn't the update to the story that you all have been waiting for but...that is actually what I wish to talk to you all about.
I adore this story, and true to my word I intend to continue it. However, upon looking back at what I have written in the past I see things, small things, that can be written better or details that can be improved upon. Things like grammar and pronoun/adjective use. I have also noticed a major issue as well, though; one that has been glaring me in the face a while now.
The story that is unfolding now has changed a bit from my very first draft of it years ago, as it stands the character of Shadow is no longer needed for the story. In lieu of this I have decided a total rewrite of the story without her in it. The story as you know it won't change all that much, but change it will all the same. I have decided to open the doors to you guys, and see what you all believe should happen to this version of the story.
Even though it is totally being rewritten, I love all the comments and support I have been given by all of you for the story I have written down so far, and am willing to leave it up as is despite the fact that this version won't be finished in favor of the new. My question to all of you is, should I?
I leave the decision up to you, my wonderful and faithful readers. Should I delete the old rendition of the story or just leave it online and available to read as I post the new and improved version?
For my readers on fanfiction I will set up a poll which you can take part in on my profile,or you may leave a comment saying your peace. For those of you on Archive of Our Own I ask that you comment as well or just follow the link to the poll (though I am unsure if you can take part if you don't have an account with fanfiction). I will give you all of two weeks to decide before tallying up the results from both the comments and the poll.
Should the outcome be that the old version of the story should be deleted I will keep it up an extra week for those who truly love it as is.
Thank you all who have read my work and stuck with me this far, and to you new readers who give me a new chance at this. I will be posting the revised version of the first couple chapters shortly, as I said the only bits to change will be the ones where Shadow was present.
I hope you all like the new version,
Natily
*UPDATE*
Heeeeey Guys...okay so it has been a bit longer than two weeks but I have a good excuse this time! I am getting ready to move outta my parents place so...yeah. But anyway: The Results!
Work from you all came in overwhelmingly positive about this whole re-write thing and I truly appreciate it! Really you have no idea how worried I was about how you'd all take the news and am very grateful to have such understanding and caring readers following me and this story. You all seemed to want me to keep this old work up despite the fact that I won't be continuing this version of it so I will respect that and leave this chapter up as well as leave a note in the description.
I am hoping to post the first few chapters up in bulk, probably not this Saturday but definitely by the 29th so look forward to that!
So...yeah I guess that is it for this version of the story. For the new version, just take a look at my profile for it and I may even place a link for it here after it is posted.
Thank you again everyone who shared their thoughts as well as their love and support for this work and I hope you enjoy this new version of it coming up even more.
Love,
Natily