A Quick Explanation…(or you could dub it an Excuse):

Hmm, this is very unprofessional of me, but there was no other alternative way I could utilize to get the word out, other than by profile updates, and obviously, that method wasn't going to do the trick. So, here's a quick notice that I (please?) need you all to read over and bear in mind.

BTW, this'll eventually be replaced with chapter two.

Alright, as you might've noticed, I've been inactive for a while…okay, not a while, half of forever. Or five months…something like that. Okay, so why have I not updated? Basically, there were Summer Study Skills Classes, Vacation in VA, Summer Reading, Art Credits, finding that I have German as a Foreign Language…procrastination—etc, the works.

But don't think that I don't have a guilty conscience. They're the reason why I'm typing this. I've made several attempts at doing chapter two, wasn't satisfied, scratched it, and tried again. But now I'm reconsidering actually writing the plot down…rolls eyes furiously which I should've done in the first place. So now I'm trying to develop it and work in my twisters and curveballs, in addition to working out a not-so-boring-edge-of-your-seat chapter two.

That will take a while. I'm starting High School—not a very good excuse for letting this sit, and juggling the multiple tests and assignments is an unwanted hassle, seeing as how I have that unwanted tendency to put things off...until the last minute. I'll be doing lots of research and trying to organize future fanfics, too. My estimate? Give me at least a month groans, and I'll have completed chapter two, probably touching up the first chapters of other fix, and have a prepared plot at my finger-tips. I know, a month seems like forever, but I'll be working on small projects during the next few weeks, in fact, expect one soon.

Alright, just so you can rub it in my face—today's September 12, 2004. So if I don't have something up by October 12, 2004, you can all flame me. Hell, tie me to a stake and burn me. I've been a b:Dtch, and I deserve it! But don't use gasoline on my clothes, I can't stand that smell. Matches and lighters are welcome. ;)

BTW, some of these should be just right for Halloween…hehe.

Reviewing this is cool with me! But it's disappearing as soon as I get the next chapters up. I WILL be replying to reviewers in the hopefully near future.

One last thing: I haven't reviewed ppl in a long time. I've been reading, but just by lurking standards. You'll have to forgive me, things are chaotic. I'll catch up. I still smirks love you and your thangs. Keep going! :)

Okay, THE last thing: Forgive the un-professionalism of leaving this note and putting everything off. Thnx.

Peace out. Love y'alls to death. God Bless America.