Or rather just a little not from your friendly author. So much great feedback deserves some answers don't you think?
First off, I must give one blanket answer. To everyone turning up their nose at my leprechauns and trying to steal my elf, you're mean. I mean, I tried to give you a leprechaun. And you're trying to steal my most prized possession? On the other hand, you did review my story. And you did say you liked it, and Pearl. So I suppose I should be a nice, accommodating person and offer the services of my elf as well. After all, I don't think it will drain him. He is immortal and, I would imaging, rather, ahem, inexhaustible. So I will lend my blond elf out to anyone as long as they promise not to go pirate on me and steal him...if you read and review my sequel! Ha, you thought I was nice or something. Nope. I'm evil. Pirate, savvy? I think I've been around Jack too long. On the other hand you can't have too much of a good thing. And Jack is a very good thing. Hee hee. So read my sequel! I plan to post it right after this so no excuses.
One other thing. If you liked Pearl you MUST read Meeting His Match by PineAppleLint. It's a Jack story, so you'll like it. And beg her to write her sequel.
So, moving right along, to all of my readers whom I love dearly:
Calex: Glad you enjoyed the last chapter. Hopefully the sequel will make you feel better, although I will warn you that things don't go a lot better for good old Edward.
SweetA.K.: Yeah, I saw that movie too. It was good for a laugh, particularly when the possessed midget shifted into super speed. Shutter
Trisana: Edward will be in the next one. And Pearl does get a break from him, but you don't see it. I hope this is soon enough for you. And maybe you had better protect the tribbles from the leprechaun, if you catch my drift. As for your loyalty to Jack, he doesn't strike me as a one-woman-man to me, so I don't see why you couldn't enjoy yourself in the company of the Commodore. If you can get past his morals, that is. And I don't know about Pearl controlling Jack's rum intake. She's more likely to join in just to prove she can drink him under the table. You can take the girl out of Tortuga...
Kit: read sequel, get elf.
Lady Lily9: Um, I'm really glad you liked the story. Something tells me you're going to be a little upset when you read my sequel. Just keep in mind that I'm a slave to the characters, and it's never too late for everything to turn out happily every after, even for these two.
Dodge: Glad you like the leprechaun. So do you want my elf or my Jack? Read the sequel and let me know what you think! I look forward to continuing to hear from you.
Mia: Sorry it was sad. I promise a reunion, although it won't be what you think!
Storm13: I'm glad you agree. Thank you!
Carn: Thank you. Will do. Hmm...that gives me ideas. Wait, Elizabeth. Never mind.
Plasmolysed: Your name is really incredibly hard to spell. I look forward to hearing from you some more too.
Michaela: glad you'll enjoy the leprechaun, although I find they grunt a lot more than they actually speak, with or without an accent.
Galux: Take 8 leprechauns, please! I look forward to hearing from you!
Captain Cheesehead: I shall frame your artwork and hang it on my wall and treasure it forever. Thank you!
elleagionleas: You must take a leprechaun just because your name is so dang hard to spell. If you give it enough rum it will probably go away, eventually. Glad you agreed with the ending.
OrcaGirl: You're another one I look forward to getting continuing reviews from. I always look forward to seeing your name. Read up.
Whew! I made it! If you didn't see your name, sorry but I tried. I can only do so much, and this is valuable time I could spend writing the sequel. Or doing homework. But the last one's unlikely. Rest assured that I appreciate you all.
So the story is entitled "Braving the Flames" Fitting, right? It will be even more so when you start reading. So have a good time! And happy Turkey day all!
The unendingly grateful Marvel