The History of Smile
(Gee, Lethe, couldn't you think of a more interesting title than that?)
Hi! Lethe here! I'm going to take some time out to write this bonus chapter. Why? For several reasons, the most prominent being 1) to talk a bit about the history of this fanfiction, 2) to respond to reviewers (which I don't do very often!), and 3) because I want to put *something* up but am not done with the next actual chapter yet. (DON'T WORRY. I AM GOING TO CONTINUE. DON'T WORRY.) ^__^;; I hope that I'm not too dull, and that you enjoy this piece!
[contents]
1. Finding an Idea
in which I explain where Smile began.
2. And Then It Grew.
in which we find out why Smile continued.
3. What I Had in Mind
C'mon, give it three guesses.
4. A Trial or Two… or Three… Aw, Heck, Just Toss 'Em Into a Paper Shredder!
Thoughts about thoughts.
5. And I Continued Planning!
What was *going* to happen, but was (fortunately) stopped.
6. Chapter Six: Yugi and Anzu, the Sideplot of DoomWhere did *that* come from?
7. -Ing, -Ing, -Ing! Come onnnnn!
And where *that* came from.
8. A Smile is a Smile is a Smile... What Else?Why a smile? Why not, like, a laugh or something? ("And someday… Jonouchi would make Seto laugh at him.")
9. Randomness……They just couldn't go anywhere else!
10. Mr. Driver
The sadly neglected driver says a few words!
11. Chapter Eighteen: What Was Kaiba Thinking About?
I said I would explain and never got around to it… Now the truth comes out!
12. And the Moment You've All Been Waiting For…
I, Lethe, am actually going to *respond* to all the reviews that I have gotten to this point!
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Finding an Idea
"Ooh!" said Mokuba. "Are we going to come up with an elaborate plot?"
"Yup!" said Shizuka.
Mokuba bolted out of his seat. "I'll go make the popcorn!"
In the beginning, I really had no plans for this fanfic. I wrote the first chapter because I was bored and had nothing else (that I could conceive of) to do, it being summer.
Ugh. I shouldn't have stayed up so late last night, grumbled Kaiba inwardly. I want to sleep. He slumped forward unconsciously, then caught his action and sat up again. Usually, he wasn't very affected by lack of sleep; but then, he didn't usually stay up so… damn… late…. Whoa. He blinked and sat up again. The teacher was droning on and on. It wasn't really helping. Just droning, on and on, about nothing important, in the same monotonous voice that could lull anyone right to sleep, that's what she was doing, just droning – Kaiba sat up. In a last effort, he propped his elbows on the table and rested his chin in his hands. Then one of his hands slipped, and he found that it was a struggle even to keep his eyes open, everything was unfocusing, the teacher was just droning and he wasn't paying attention at all, he was just… asleep.
See that? At that moment, I was getting very bored. And it was late. The first thing that came into my head right then was, Sleep. What better character to fall asleep than Seto Kaiba? For the most part, I was rambling and hoping that another thought would come.
And it did: I wondered if he would dream. What would he dream about? Who would he dream about?
The latter wasn't very hard. After all, he does center a lot of his life around Mokuba.
[A friend commented later on the chapter. He said something along the lines of, "Kaiba, asleep? The teacher would definitely notice!" And he's right!
Let's just pretend that the teacher did notice, but out of respect for Kaiba's position (or fear, whatever you like), it was overlooked.]
Then, at that moment, the moment of fluff was interrupted with my first Brilliant Thought About Where the Fanfic Should Go.
You see, at the time, I had been reading a lot of shounen ai fanfiction, mostly Seto/Jou. (I still do… call it a mild obsession, if you will…) And the Thought came into my head: Let's make this shounen ai!
I pondered the thought, and decided it would definitely be fun to write. I had never written anything of the sort before… that is, romantic-non-humor.
So I stuck in a comment about Jou noticing that Seto had smiled, patted myself on the back, and finished off the chapter.
And Then it Grew.
I'm really enjoying this story-its definitely made me smile. So how does a short, pointless thing end up being 19 chapters long? I was hooked on the first chapter. I really liked it that you used Seto's unguarded smile to make Jou fall for him. What a sweet inspiration for your story!
Firewing is right there, you know. How did it become so long?
I hadn't thought for long about this fanfic before starting to write! I had no idea where it was going to go, or how it was going to get there! For all I knew, I was going to stop in the second chapter because of severe writers' block after Seto was kidnapped by aliens.
And then the reviews started coming.
'Wow!' I said to myself. 'People… like this!' So I sat down and started thinking.
That was when the Conclusion came to me: I'm gonna make them kiss!
I didn't really plan to do anything after that. I figured, hey, that would be the perfect place to end it, right? Jou and Seto realize their mutual love for each other, end up happy, and the reviewers can just imagine what happens for themselves.
I don't plan much, do I? It's probably a good thing, seeing as most of my plans go astray somewhere in the middle. (Thinking: Let's Duel: The Sequel. I had the ending clear in my head, but I couldn't write enough to get there.)
Now I have to tell you another thing about myself: I don't know where to quit, and I'm easily swayed by large numbers of reviews.
I checked my mail one day after uploading a chapter, and found twenty-eight reviews. I was thrilled. I love reviews.
So, of course, I sat down and began planning again.
What I Had in Mind
"Ewwww!" Mokuba coughed. "Like what they did on that soap opera…?"
"They could be," said Shizuka ominously. Then she grinned. "Nah."
Mokuba sighed. "Right. Seto's not that kind of… um…you know.... he wouldn't…"
"Do inappropriate things that couldn't be described to anyone under eighteen?" suggested Shizuka.
I was going to reach for the unimaginable! I, Lethe, was going to achieve what had previously (to me) seemed impossible: A halfway realistic shounen ai fanfic.
The rules, in my head, seemed simple: No amnesia, no comas, no things rated higher than PG-13, and no – NO – naughty things that belong only in soap operas, no offense to them.
(After all, Jonouchi and Seto aren't perverts, right? I think they're a bit young for… that kind of thing… no matter how intellectually ahead Seto is. Not to mention, the thought of writing it makes me feel kind of queasy.)
And they were simple, too. What I wanted to write was something that was at least a bit interesting, but had a nice, happy plot. The closest thing to a bad guy being a cranky teacher and whatnot.
Do you think I succeeded?
Oh, yeah. I had also finished watching Fruits Basket at the time. (A brilliant series; I recommend that you watch it if you haven't already. Now.) So my mind was still stuck in a quasi-Tohru-mode.
(Another note: Tohru, for you people who don't know her, is the main character. She is oddly Anzu-like at times: loving, giving, caring deeply about friendship about others, and being a little bit on the ditzy side.)
I wanted everybody to be happy! …Of course, they would need a trial or two before I could allow them happiness… (Notice my own slightly sarcastic and evil influence leaking in.)
A Trial or Two… or Three… Aw, Heck, Just Toss 'Em Into a Paper Shredder!
"It's hard…" said Kaiba. "It's hard to love people when you don't have a heart."
Ah, yes. Seto cries, and Jou miraculously comes at the moment he is needed, after lots of introspection and self-pity on both their parts. They both learn something out of the experience – and almost do a naughty, naughty thing, besides!
That chapter was one of the hardest, and most annoying, to write. As I said before, I just can't get into Seto's mind easily! His thought processes are most likely very deep and complex, and to even try to write them down is blasphemy!
Jou, on the other hand, was easier: Since when does he think deep thoughts? It's all on a subconscious level, so I don't have to word it just right… or something like that.
Ahem. Moving along…
And I Continued Planning!
I knew I was missing something… something important.
The thought hit me. Hard. What happens when Jou tells his friends that, not only is he oriented towards the same gender, but he also happens to be interested in his arch-nemesis?
My first planned reaction went something along the lines of:
"WHAT THE HELL?!" shouted Honda, springing to his feet as though an electric shock had run through the couch.
Yugi, who had received the full blast of Honda's cry, winced. "Not so loud…"
Anzu smiled. "I think it's perfectly fine! It's great that you two can get along so well!"
But it just didn't feel right. I wonder why?
Chapter Six: Yugi and Anzu, the Sideplot of Doom
This chapter was different. For one thing, it didn't focus on Jonouchi or Seto.
Why?
Well, see, the beginning – where Yugi is talking to Yami – was actually originally a continuation of the one-shot Those Three Words that I never really finished. And I didn't have any intention of finishing it, either. So, why not plug it in somewhere else? I said to myself. I might as well use it!
And thus Chapter Six was born.
(I sincerely apologize, once again, to the hardcore Yugi/Yami fans, and the anti-Anzu people, and anybody else I've offended.)
-Ing, -Ing, -Ing! Come onnnnn!
Ah, yes, the Ing. Have you noticed? Every single chapter is a verb that ends in –ing. Why? Because I like having a theme for my chapters. It's fun. (See Urd's Restricted Potions, for example. Or The Meaning of Life. Can you figure out the themes there?)
I was thinking of changing the theme once I got to, say, chapter twenty. Or twenty-five. You know, a nice, 5-divisible number like that. What do you think?
A Smile is a Smile is a Smile... What Else?I didn't know that he could smile…
He looks like a regular boy when he does.
Like someone I would want to be my friend.
Someday, Kaiba would smile for him.
In the moment before sleep, an image came to his mind.
A brown-haired boy, resting on his desk, whose smile was kinder than any he had ever known.
The brown-haired boy turned around and picked up his umbrella.
He smiled.
Smiling. He's smiling. He's smiling at me!
Why a smile? Why is it so important, really? I don't know.
I just think that it's kind of special. Whenever I can make someone smile, I am happy.
Doesn't take much to make me happy, does it?
Randomness…
"Let me at them!" exclaimed Jou.
"Down, boy," said Seto, grabbing Jou's shirt and pulling him back to the table.
I just really liked that part for some reason. ::giggles:: I could see it in my head.
"Seriously, though, are we gonna get some food or what? I didn't sacrifice my Saturday cartoons to just walk around with you – okay, I did – but darn it, guys, let's eat!"
"Hear, hear!" said Honda.
"Fine," Yugi sighed. "So, what are we going to eat?"
"More importantly, who has money?" said Anzu.
There was silence.
Oh, I liked that, too. ^__^
"The winter vacation is almost here," said Jou happily. "What are you going to do?"
"I'll probably help Grandpa out at the shop," said Yugi. "Maybe invite all of you over for a Christmas party…?"
"Yeah, like last year!" said Honda excitedly. "Remember when Jonouchi got the soda all over-"
"That's enough!" interrupted Jou. "I'm trying not to remember that part."
Can someone tell me what Jonouchi did? I don't know either.
"Wait, wait, I can guess this one…" said Anzu. She closed her eyes and pointed. "You, Jonouchi, want Duel Monsters cards. Honda, you want a new jacket, good shoes, or both. And you, Yugi, also want Duel Monsters cards." She opened her eyes and grinned. "Am I good or what?"
"Damn," said Honda. "You are good. I wish I could do that."
I wish I could do that.
You know what? The last part of Chapter Nineteen was actually going to be the first part of Chapter Twenty. But then I thought of how annoyed you all would be at me for another cliffhanger. ^__^
Mr. Driver"Driver. Go back to the house. I'm getting out."
"Yessir," said the man in surprise, stopping the car.
"Tell Mokuba I'll be home soon."
"Yessir."
Poor Driver. No name, no face, and no lines except for 'yessir'. Ah, the cruelty which I inflict upon minor characters…
Don't worry, Mr. Driver! This is your time to shine!
My name is Ikari Masamichi. Age: 39. Hair: Brown. Eyes: Amber, though covered by sunglasses most of the time. (Mr. Kaiba's orders.) Occupation: Limousine Driver for Seto and Mokuba Kaiba.
Masamichi couldn't really complain. After all, he was paid quite handsomely for his work. All he had to do was drive and say 'yessir'. But he couldn't help the feeling that he wanted to make more of an impression upon the world.
He had plenty of time to think when he was driving; that was, when the kid – er, Mr. Kaiba – wasn't making demands or queries. Masamichi contemplated deep things, like What's the meaning of life? He was pretty damn sure it wasn't to sit in the front of a limo practically all day.
What else could he do, though?
Well, for one thing, he could quit before Mr. Kaiba fired him. (He had heard a multitude of horror stories about that happening.)
After all, Kaiba didn't think he was very important, did he? But that wasn't true at all! If it hadn't been for him, the whole bonding thing in Chapter Five wouldn't have happened! He was important! He was needed! He was-
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Okay, Mr. Driver, that's enough. ^__^
Chapter Eighteen: What Was Kaiba Thinking About?
"Oh, darling, I have found you at long last!"
"I missed you so! It was so… so horrible…"
"Hah! You have fallen into my trap!"
"Oh no! King Scuttlebob!"
"Save me, Prince!"
In the name of all things holy… What the hell is this crap?
I know that I was the one who invited Jou to this movie… but… give me a break!
Kaiba barely resisted groaning aloud. Maybe he should have bought popcorn. At least then he would have something to do.
I will not give in to the boredom. I will not give in to the stupidity. I will sit this movie through. For Jou.
"And now I shall unleash my hellish minions upon you while you are down! Go, Scuttlebots!"
"Alas, such a cruel fate we have been subjected to! We can do nothing but watch as our horrid end draws near!"
Idiots. There's a lever right there.
"I know! Super-Mustard-Transformation!"
Oh, great. Just great. Kaiba was about ready to stand up and leave, when-
He felt Jonouchi's hand slip inside his own. Kaiba blinked in surprise and glanced at Jonouchi, who grinned at him. Kaiba smiled in return and turned back to the screen.
I guess I can stand this.
And the Moment You've All Been Waiting For…
I am actually going to RESPOND TO REVIEWERS! (The audience is in shock. Crickets chirp.) Although I probably will be rather repetitive. I hope I'm not too boring. Anyway…
Ahem. ::coughs and looks at a sheet of paper::
Chapter One Reviewers
Wan2B1: Erm, thank you!
chibibaka1: Many thankies!
Chapter Two Reviewers
Wan2B1: Thank you again! I am glad that you 'aw' me… ^__^
Chapter Three Reviewers
Umeko the Beatnik Emu: Thank you! No, it wasn't the end… as you all know now…
Ryan-Ookami: Thank you! I like fluff. It's fun, though writing it is hard… ::sighs:: Well, as long as you think I'm doing all right…
Crystal-n-Emerald: Yes! Sweetness! Thank you!
PanDora: Yes! I made you smile! ^__^ I'm happy now.
Wan2B1: Uh, thank you again for the 'aw'!
Ancient Angel: Thank you muchly! ::grins:: So many aws.
chibibaka1: Thankies again!
JenniChan: ::soothingly:: I'm not making fun of Anzu…
Chapter Four Reviewers
Wan2B1: Yay! It's cute, too? You flatter me.
JenniChan: ::soothingly:: I'm not making fun of Anzu…
Chapter Five Reviewers
Wan2B1: Thank you again!
Malik*BakuraTenshi90: Continuing as requested! ^__^ I like your pen name…
YAMI CHIP: THANK YOU! I WILL!
Chapter Six Reviewers
Ancient Angel: Ah, good… I'm glad you weren't against the Yugi/Anzu chapter (as described above). ^__^ And that you liked it! …And everything.
Yami Fan: I'm continuing it! I am!
Misura: ::sighs in relief:: I'm glad that you think they're credible. That kind of worried me. I'd like to add that I've had the chance to read your work, and really admire you! ^__^ I think I put you on my favorites list…
Wan2B1: I tried to e-mail you, honest, but it wouldn't go through. ::grins sheepishly::
Kaiba-fan 1: Thank you very much! ^__^
Kawaii-Queenie: I like fluffyish too. ::beams::
Machi: Eep! Okay!
luvRyou: Thank you and I am!
Crystal-n-Emerald: ^__^
PanDora: Thank you! I'm glad.
EternalBanditGirl: I'm happy that you did!
Umeko the Beatnik Emu: Yup, they cut out the w's. Ah well! ^__^ Thank you!
Kaneda-Shotaro and Yami Tetsuo: Why, thank you!
Lil' Shadow: Yay! Funny is kind of what I was going for there.
Sennen Yubiwa Yami Mikan: ::winces at language:: I don't intend to put yaoi in… I read somewhere (and had it in my bio for a while too) that 'yaoi' stands for 'yama nashi, ochi nashi, imi nashi', which basically means 'without climax, without meaning, without resolution'. And I want every part of the story to be important in some way. ^__^
Koumori-Dragon2: Indeed, it is likely that I am 'nuts'.
JenniChan: Right back atcha.
Chapter Seven Reviewers
SakuraTenshi3: Yay! Kawaii? Really? ^__^
Ranma Higurashi: Wai! Arigatou!
Aeolus the Soul Hunter: Thank you!
Malik Chan: I love Seto/Jou fics too. ^__^ When they're written well. (Heck, if it's written well, I like just about anything.)
Sharem: ::blushes:: Really? Thank you!
Random Seto/Jou yaoi writer: THANK YOU! I WILL!
Willing2BThere: Thank you very much! Loves to Saa Ra. (That is really fun to say. ^__^)
Litherin: Thank you! I shall, verily!
Eviljinxypoo: Thank you! ^_^;; No, that's not the end…
Ancient Angel: Thank you! (I have to think of something else to say…) I am happy that you like it!
chibianzu: I HAVE WITTEN MOWE! ^__^
Dawn: I hope not to break your heart. ^__^
Difinity: Yup, I think Kaiba should smile more often… (Kaiba: What? And spoil my perfect image? Feh.)
lala ru: Thankies!
Starkiss: Eep, evil? Well… thank you! ('.')
Kayu: I'm happy that you think it's Kyute!
Gangsta Videl: Th-the best? You flatter me… ::blushes:: Thank you! I rather like the chapter theme as well…
Machi: No! It's not over yet!
ssjmiraitrks: I like Jou/Seto pairings too. ::grins:: Can ya tell?
EternalBanditGirl: Thank you! J/S is fun, fun, fun…
darkshadow-23: ::humble bow:: Thank you! I'm sure that you can if you put your mind to it.
Misura: Thank you! ^__^ I'm so happy now…
Queen-Of-Demon-Dragons: Ahehe, apologies for Yugi/Anzu…
Tammi: Yay! Power to Anzu! ^__^
Kaiba-fan1: You got it!
amy: I wouldn't say perfect…
Chapter Eight Reviewers
Blue-Kool-Aid: Awh! Kawaii factor ten? Really? ::beams:: (My ego is gonna get really overinflated at this rate…)
Chapter Nine Reviewers
SakuraTenshi3: Workin' on it still! ^__^ Thankies.
YAMI CHIP: Arigatou! I like cuteness…
darkshadow-23: Yes, cliffhangers are indeed The Evil… not even 3V1L, that's how bad they – right. Anyway. ^__^ Thank you!
Kaiba-fan1: ^__^ You gots it…
Sennen Yubiwa Yami Mikan: ::winces at language:: Uh, thank you. ^__^;;
Willing2BThere: Phwee, I'm getting a bit slower, aren't I? (I blame tennis practices and Evangelion tapes.) Thank you! Loves to Saa Ra.
Ranma Higurashi: Thank you! Okay!
Queen-Of-Demon-Dragons: Yup, sad/sweet things are always fun. (Thinking: Fruits Basket. Watch it! (It's funny, too.))
EternalBanditGirl: Wow… ^__^ No one's ever said that before.
PanDora: Not even a middle-aged softie yet, but I know what you mean. ^__^
Malik Chan: Much gratitude! I always fear that it'll go downhill as the chapters progress…
Machi: Yeah… I don't like it when ff.net does that… Thank you!
Blue-Kool-Aid: I'm so happy that you feel that strongly for the characters… (starts sniffling)
Chapter Ten Reviewers
SakuraTenshi3: Ha ha, sorry about the ice cream part. ::grins:: Right, I'll get around to it, honest!
Umeko the Beatnik Emu: ^__^ Yes, well, that's why I put the note there. I feel your pain…
Malik Chan: ^.^ Thank you.
Blue-Kool-Aid: Yay! Thankies! :D
darkshadow-23: Heh heh… yeah, Jou must be really out of it if he doesn't get ice cream…
lala ru: Thank you!
Ranma Higurashi: Righto! Yay for yayness!
Queen-Of-Demon-Dragons: OMG!
Willing2BThere: I feel loved. ^__^ Loves to Saa Ra.
JenniChan: ::grins:: Ice cream!
Chapter Eleven Reviewers
Umeko the Beatnik Emu: I want pudding too!
amy: It's not over yet…
Korie: ^__^ Right!
Queen-Of-Demon-Dragons: ::blinks:: So… arg?
Kaiba-fan1: ^_^ Thank you and verily I shall.
Ranma Higurashi: Mokuba-kun is fun, ne? Thank you!
darkshadow-23: Right!
YAMI CHIP: Ohoho. I thrive on odd.
Ancient Angel: Ah, thankies.
Star Light Shadow: Thank you!
Blue-Kool-Aid: You flatter me! ^__^
Willing2BThere: Yay! I like it when Mokuba's being cute. Ja hun!
Chapter Twelve Reviewers
Blue-Kool-Aid: Oooh, I could use that in Whose Line… play another game of Superheroes… 'Jou – the Human Garbage Disposal'!
Willing2BThere: ::giggles:: Thankies, and loves to Saa Ra.
Chapter Thirteen Reviewers
SakuraTenshi3: ^__^ I thrive on odd…again…
Blue-Kool-Aid: I guess they have lost their touch… poor Walt Disney… ah well… They can probably recycle the classics or something…
Willing2BThere: ^__^ It seemed to fit… Loves to Saa Ra.
Chapter Fourteen Reviewers
SakuraTenshi3: Really? Kawaii? ^__^ Thankies!
Blue-Kool-Aid: Ah! Thank you! Where do you find out their 'official' birthdays, anyway?
Willing2BThere: ::beams:: Yay… loves to Saa Ra.
Chapter Fifteen Reviewers
darkshadow-23: Yup, I wrote three in one day. When ideas come, I go with it… doesn't happen often… (Mostly in summertime.)
Amy: ::raises eyebrow:: Umm, okay. Thank you!
Queen-Of-Demon-Dragons: OMG!
Gangsta Videl: ::beams:: I liked that part too… it's all right! It's all right!
SakuraTenshi3: Okay! Okay!
Dawn: It's not over yet…
Sennen Yubiwa Yami Mikan: P-perfect? Really? I-I'm unworthy! (Tohru bubbly-face) Thank you so much!
Ancient Angel: Aw, don't kill the gossips! They played a very important part in the fic… and they deserve to live. Now, *suffering*, on the other hand…
Kaiba-fan1: ^__^ Thank you!
Malik Chan: ^__^ I'll try my very best.
Ranma Higurashi: Jouuuuu, to save the dayyy! (Ooh, fun theme song.)
millenniumscepter: Thank you!
YAMI CHIP: I'm glad that I could change your mind about Kaiba… don't kill the gossips! They played a very- ::looks up:: Oh. I said that already, didn't I?
Blue-Kool-Aid: Um, they shouldn't die?
Willing2BThere: ^__^ Ah. I have a feeling I'm probably being talked about too… but then, I don't really mind… Loves to Saa Ra.
Chapter Sixteen Reviewers
Queen-Of-Demon-Dragons: Really? ^__^ Sad and sweet always go well together, I think.
Willing2BThere: ::blinks:: Hey, you're right! I'll get right on it! Loves to Saa Ra.
Chapter Seventeen Reviewers
Queen-Of-Demon-Dragons: Please don't! You'll make me cry too!
Willing2BThere: They can! (starts humming 'The Power of Love') Loves to Saa Ra.
Chapter Eighteen Reviewers
SakuraTenshi3: It's not over yet!
Queen-Of-Demon-Dragons: Yay! You didn't have to cry! ^__^;; I fear the multiple chapter thing is slowly dying… but not to fear! I'm still working!
Willing2BThere: I will! I will! Loves to Saa Ra.
Triste: Yaaay! ^__^ I'm happy now. I love fluffy fics too!
Ranma Higurashi: Yes! You were right! Oh, and about your pen name… Ranma/Kagome?
Kaiba-fan1: Thankies! I shall, verily!
Ru-chan: Thankies! Okie dokes!
darkshadow-23: ^__^ I'm glad that you think my fic is worth reading!
Malik Chan: Yay! I feel loved…
Sennen Yubiwa Yami Mikan: ^__^ Now, now, nothing's perfect…
Chapter Nineteen Reviewers
Willing2BThere: Okay, okay, okay, okay! I will, honest! ^__^ Loves to Saa Ra.
Ancient Angel: Thank you very much!
darkshadow-23: Righto!
Queen-Of-Demon-Dragons: Yes! Something funny will *definitely* happen, if I can get it right!
Ranma Higurashi: LOL! Scrabble's fun!
mew-magic5: ^__^;; I have no idea where King Scuttlebob came from…
Malik Chan: Better and better? Really? ^__^
Kaiba-fan1: Thank you so much! ^__^
Ru-chan: I know, aren't they cute?
Princess Razu: ::winces:: Workin' on it.
Amy: ::blink blink:: ::grins:: Thankies!
Hush Puppy1: He was grinning because he wanted to do something to Jonouchi! ^__^
YAMI CHIP: Schemes are fun! Kaibas are scary! W00t!
PanDora: Yay! I made you smile! I'm so happy… I have accomplished my goal… I can die in peace - ::is whacked:: -or not.
Minaki0321: Working on it! ^__^
Sennen Yubiwa Yami Mikan: 'Kay! ^__^
Firewing: Yay! Smiles all around! How *did* it get so long…?
Assassin of the Shadows: ::cackles in reply:: Thank you!
JenniChan: Poem?
Ir0n M0usy: Grin THAT way… ^__^ Too bad his efforts were for naught…
Chapter Twenty Reviewers
madam pinkey: Thank you and I'll try!
Willing2BThere: Thank you very much! Loves to Saa Ra.
Kaiba-fan1: ^__^;; Neither can I.
lily day: Doom! ^__^
darkshadow-23: Hm… it did that to me once before as well… I wonder why…?
phwee? yami hobo: Gots it! I shall! (I like your pen name… ^__^)
Assassin of the Shadows: Oh no! I shall try to make everything clear in the next chapter!
Sennen Yubiwa Yami Mikan: ^__^;; Phwee?
YAMI CHIP: Yay! I made you smile! ^__^
Amy: ::blinks:: I think I'll have an update ready at least by the new year…
Crystal-n-Emerald: 'Kay! ^__^
Blue-Kool-Aid: Neither can I, Blue-Kool-Aid… neither can I.
Ranma Higurashi: 'Kay! ^__^
Aera-Chan: Ooh, that is scary.
Lil' Shadow: 'Kay! ^__^
Kittylyn: Eeps! Okay!
Thank you all for your continued support! Until the next chapter –
Keep on smiling!
-Lethe