Hi, Everybody!

First of all, I want to apologize.  I said I'd have this up what, five days ago?  *snorts*   Real life is such a pain in the butt.  But I'm here now!

Secondly, I found out about this rule on FF.net that says you can't have an "Author's Note" as a separate chapter.  There has to be some kind of story in there.  So to make this legit, here is a brief narrative.  Actually, it's more of a stupid, incredibly out-of-character joke.  Enjoy!

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It was past midnight, and the X-Men were back from a mission.  Everyone was cranky and exhausted and cold.  Logan looked around the table and saw Kitty trying to button a sweater over her uniform.  She couldn't get her hands to coordinate and the button wasn't going through the hole.  Logan shook his head and decided Kitty was an idiot.

"Hey everybody, you know why Kitty's eyes are blue?" he asked.

No one asked "why" back, but Logan continued anyway.

"Because her head's full a' air!" he said and laughed at his own comment.

Kitty's big blue eyes welled up with tears.  "You're like way mean!" she bawled.

Kurt glared at Logan and cleared his throat.

"Hey everybody, you vant to know vhy Logan's eyes ah brown?" he asked.

Everyone looked at him, some in outright horror.

"Because his head iz full of ---"

The End.

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Hey, I said it was a story.  I never said it was a GOOD story.  At least that's out of the way. 

Okay: happy announcement.  I have at least two more Evo things in the works. 

The first is a Professor X story, because there are way too few of those.  He needs a good one and not just something where he as some sort of "brooding" scene.  This man needs something meaty.  Let me summarize it this way: Cheeky Charlie will score again.  If you don't know who Cheeky Charlie is, then read "Red Hot."  And that's all you're getting.  :D

The second story will be, without a doubt, an Epic Kurtty.  I know there are a few Epic Kurtties around, some of them astoundingly good (ParkerFloyd's for example), but I'd like to try my hand at what I see as an established literary genre.  Perhaps it will be awesome.  Perhaps it will crash and burn.  But either way, it's getting written.  ;D

There will probably be something else, too, perhaps even having something to do with Boom Boom.  I don't know.  It's sort of up in the air. 

And now … the shout-out fest!  Yay!  (By the way, these are in no particular order.)

~ X ~

Give it up for my home girl Scrawler, who stuck with me from the beginning of this collection and hung on right to the end.  I thank you for reading and commenting and liking what you read, and I wish you all the luck in the world with your own creative endeavors.  :D

Tainz: You rule.  Thank you so much for your input and support and love.  You are a true original, an excellent writer, and I really enjoy your stuff.  Hope to see more of your Scott X( fic, as morbid as that sounds, 'cuz that thing is rockin' hard.

Jaganashi: First reviewer, and almost the last one, too!  :D  Thanks for your comments and getting the joke on the slash piece.

key: So glad you enjoyed this! 

Sailor X1: I feel so honored to have gotten such nice reviews from such a talented writer.  Thanks so much for reading and reviewing. 

Took-Baggins: You've been so cheerful and friendly and encouraging!  Glad you liked this collection.

Moonshadow 10: Definitely gonna have to write more with fans like you.  So glad you enjoyed.  Thanks for reviewing.  :)

RedLion2: I'm giving you a shout-out 'cuz you're cool and you liked Cheeky Charlie.  Honestly, that was my favorite thing to write.  Thanks for weighing in.

Anacalagon: Shplat!  :D

Banter: Thank you so much for your articulate, friendly, intelligent comments.  Happy to have you along.

roguehobbit: Thanks for all your commentary, particularly on the pieces where I didn't feel very strong, (like the Angst piece).  I am so grateful for your support.

kitsu1: Another Cheeky Charlie fan!  You have some company.  Thanks for reviewing and I'm glad you liked that story.

Raskolion "Rasko" Phoenix: What can I say?  You're smart.  You're sassy.  You say what you think.  And you were so there for me for so much of this that it was scary.  LOL!  I have to read your RahneKurt story.  It sounds very interesting.

Lady Bevier: Thank you so much for your kind words throughout this little literary journey.  Glad my angst piece satisfied (somewhat) and I'm so glad you enjoyed the finale.  I would read your fics to show my appreciation for your reviews, but alas, I know nothing about David Eddings.  But if you write some Evo stuff … LOL   Thanks for everything and take care.

wormmon ABC: Thanks for your enthusiasm.  I'm so happy you enjoyed these stories.  : )

taekwondodo: In all honesty, you annoyed the crap out of me … but in a good way.  Your complaints got me to up the rating and even read some of your works, although I didn't review them.  I probably should have.  So I'll go back and review and put in a few notes for you about things I noticed.  Good luck with your writing.

Fateema: You are so helpful!  I really appreciated all your comments on this collection and the stuff you pointed out on Kül.  Thanks for everything.

Cheesy: You absolutely rule.  Thank you so much for all your comments and funny stories.  Check your inbox.  :D

Shadow-Spider: Thanks so much for your comments.  I'm glad you liked this.  Good luck with your writing!!!

Monogurui-hime: Whoa.  What a compliment!  Thanks.  :)

BoxerMan1: Thanks for stopping by.  I think your fiancée is a very lucky woman.

S.queen: Ah, yes.  The lurker.  hee hee  Well, glad you finally broke your silence in the end, and I'm so pleased you've enjoyed the collection so much.  :0)

Scap: You stayed up all night?  Damn!  Well, I didn't put this in any fics except maaaaaybe Platform 3 if you squint, so here it goes.  *Kurt comes out onto stage, taps the microphone, clears his throat and sings, "Let it be, let it be, let it beeee, let it be … God is always watching, let it beeeeee!"*

Faila Gamgee of Sandy Downs: Your screenname is so cool!  :o)  Thank you so much for your lovely comments and support.  I appreciate it.

Fantasy Cat 1: You never got a plushie?  What an oversight!  *hands you a Kurt plushie*   Kiss it n' love it.  Thanks for reviewing!

Ima Super Mute Ant: I just thought your author name was the bomb.  Thanks for reviewing. 

Appin Took: You printed all this OUT?  oO   I'm blown away.  Thank you.

To everybody else, and that would be:

the person without a bug collection, Zoken, ZOTRM, Neko-Chan4, Wydinel Sheergale, The Logic of Nine, wllw979, indigo, Beryl, Min-kat, Rhona, YT(1), JDH3, Catspook, hnh, NeptuneHelena, Nekoni, Blah, JB, Ophelia, Finding Faith, cygnavamp, Kurtlover2003, Yma, Bearkat, Angel Princess Stephanie, Untamed Butterflyz, Jilly Bean, Alliryan, Arayah, KW_NC fan, Radical-Seto, De-Feeme-O-Da-Night, morgannia, Baubier, Avenging Kitty, Meghan, Princess Insanity, and adopter-as-always

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

I hope I haven't left anybody out.  Because that, my friends, is the end of Project: Wagner.  You've all been so great!  :oD

Kiki

February 5, 2004

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