Hey people,

Well first of all this isn't another instalment, but I wanted to update one last time to tell you all how much I appreciate all your reviews. Where do I start? The reaction to the ending of the story was almost split right down the middle, I know many of you didn't like it, and I understand why, but let me explain.

A lot of you thought I was "cruel" for letting Serenity die, but I suggest you re-read the story, everything she did-she did to gain revenge on diamond for the murder of her father because she thought he was a saint, she worshiped him. Finding out that her Father was evil, that he had killed shattered her very soul, everything she believed in was suddenly very very wrong. If I had let her live she would have been hallow and a mere shadow of herself. She would have gone quiet and blamed herself for everything while being constantly haunted by the images of men she had killed. Her grief would have no doubt passed on to her Knights and Darien, while Endymion would have died slowly with her. So you see, I wanted to spare her that, I wanted to at least give her the noble death she deserved. I hope that sheds some light on the ending. I also wanted you guys to read the lyrics for Tourniquet the song by evanescence, as it not only inspired the story but also describes Serenity's mentality really well for both when her father died and her feelings before she joined him.

i tried to kill the pain
but only brought more
i lay dying
and i'm pouring crimson regret and betrayal
i'm dying praying bleeding and screaming
am i too lost to be saved
am i too lost?

my God my tourniquet
return to me salvation
my God my tourniquet
return to me salvation

do you remember me
lost for so long
will you be on the other side
or will you forget me
i'm dying praying bleeding and screaming
am i too lost to be saved
am i too lost?

my God my tourniquet
return to me salvation
my God my tourniquet
return to me salvation

my wounds cry for the grave
my soul cries for deliverance
will i be denied Christ
tourniquet
my suicide

PS: the good news is I have started a new story and it's titled "the mystery of red silk" so I hope you'll all read it and review.

A special thanks to Chikira and Nightelf, my two brilliant editor without whom you would have all had to endure my notorious spelling. All who sent me email reviews, expect something in your inboxes soon. Hehe.

To Taylor9.0: You are right about the moral lesson, although I think the thing I really wanted to convey was the very last line of the story-that all war no matter how noble it seems is usually pointless. Thankyou so much for your on-going support it does mean a lot to me. Thankyou.

To hopester002: Thankyou, I'm really scared about writing another story at the moment, cause I really don't want to disappoint you guys, but I do have a few idea's rolling around my head so we shall see what happens. Thankyou for everything, and for the review, good luck and take care.

To Sere Emberwave: I can't begin to tell you how overwhelmed I was to read your review, to have my story not only called a masterpiece..but to have the knowledge that it touched you to the degree to make you cry was just remarkable. Thankyou for your continuous reviews and loyal support. It's been an honour to read your reviews..

To Anhthy: I agree completely, thankyou for your review.

To baby love. KLG: I know, I know, but hopefully you've read my little intro-I had to make her die, trust me you would have been a lot more angry if I had let her live. Thanks heaps for the review girl. Thankyou.

To SilverMo: Awwwwww, I'd hug you if I could silver mo, really I would. Thankyou for everything, you've been there from the beginning and your support means everything to me. Thankyou, truly.

To Lady of Enchantment: But my dear, if I've made you cry then I have completed my objective as a writer to touch my audience, hopefully now you understand why I killed Serenity. Thankyou so much for your support. Your words have helped me finish this story at times when I really thought I had had enough.

To fion: lol, I know I really do feel bad for Endymion, I think he's end is perhaps the most tragic of all. I know, I did rush the last bit of the story (ironic as it was the most important) but..i dunno, I've lived with this character in my head for like a year now and I just couldn't take killing her…I literally had tears rolling down my cheeks as I was writing the last paragraphs..thanks for reviewing!

To Aithne: A hundred thankyou's for your words my friend. Out of curiosity what were you expecting for the ending?

To anonymous: Alright, I do see your point, reality isn't magical but as I explained before Serenity had to die. And I didn't leave the other characters out to dry..if you read between the lines you'll now that they do find peace. Even though Neph is more cynical he and Lita are still together, as are Rei and Jed. I mean it has only been a year since Serenity died..and I was trying to imply that they'd be OK, although never the same. That's where the tragedy comes in. Serenity believed in a cause and everyone else believed in her. When her cause was shattered so was she. Life couldn't have resumed, it would have made no sense. I hope that explains a bit. Thankyou for taking the time to review.

To hit60: Thankyou, I hope to write more in the future, and I'll hopefully hear more from you.

To lena: Thankyou, truly.

To Marronett: I am sure that our friendship will remain, as I love reading your stories (although I have been slack in reviewing.) I'm so glad to know that you've enjoyed this story, thankyou for everything friend. Thankyou.

To Eo: Well, I know this doesn't sound good but I'm glad that it made you cry, because it means that my writing was able to touch you and for that I'm truly honoured. Thankyou so much for your continuous support.

T fioremaryssa: Lol, I know I read over the story and I see what you mean..i think her finding out about her father and dying all happened within 3 paragraphs, but I think I got way to emotionally involved in the end of the story and I couldn't bring myself to dwell on it too much, I know it's weird but hey. I'm glad you enjoyed the story overall and thankyou so much for all your support.

To koldy: Indeed, but thankyou anyway for reviewing.

To Princess of the Saiyans 16: Yeah, I wrote that line trying to warn the readers that it wasn't going to be moonlight and magnolia for Serenity and Endymion. I didn't want them to get to shocked by the ending and I'm glad that you picked it up. Thankyou for your kind words, really they mean the world to me.

To buwan anghel: I know, but hopefully know that I've explained why she had to die you understand. Thankyou for taking the time to review.

To Gizelle: Hey I made a promise that I would finish and I wasn't about to let you guys down. Thankyou for taking the time to review, truly it's really amazing that people like you take time to help me with my writing and inspire me. Thankyou.

To Pamela: It was my great pleasure, I'm glad that you enjoyed my work. Thankyou for reviewing and hopefully I'll hear from you in the near future.

To care: I think there might be something wrong here, because I don't think you've been able to read the rest of the chapter…if you email me I can send you a copy of the chapter. Thanks for reviewing and your kind words.

To odango3: thankyou.

To Edens-MoonlightAngel: Thankyou ever so much, I do have a new story that's a bit more light hearted than this one. I hope that you can read it as I would love to hear from you. Thankyou for everything friend. Thankyou.

To ladytokyo: hate to tell you that that was the end. I hope you understand why she had to die after reading my intro. It is an honour for you to say that you think my writing is fit for publishing-truly it is.

To Graysen: Thankyou.

To venusgoddess: Thnakyou, I wanted to make sure that you guys had some warning that Serenity was going to die. Your words about my writing have truly touched me. It also means a lot to me that you would follow my story all the way to this website. (I promise that next time I'll update regularly on Aria as well.)

To EmeraldSong: I'm honoured to have made you cry (I know that sounds bad) for it means that my writing has touched you. Thank you ever so much for your kind words, and while unfortunately there won't be a sequel I have started a new story. Once again thankyou my friend.

To JaminJellyBean: Hey good news is I have! I hope you read and review and most of all enjoy it! Hope to talk to you again soon!

To stargirl: I'm so glad that you were able to appreciate the ending, it means that you really understand serenity and yeah! As for question on Artemis well he joined with Diamond because (although I didn't go into this very much in the story) after finding the promised knights he dedicated himself to fighting for justice. In hinsight I proberly should have added a scene where he was reading and came across details of the past of Serenity's father. But anyway, Artemis realised that Serenity was fighting to avenge a truly heinous man and he just couldn't side with her. And that's why he joined with Diamond. Hopefully that answers your question. Thanks for reviewing!

To Sailor-Nekawaii: Awwww, you don't know how big a complement it is for me to know that I made you cry. Thankyou for everything, and for your continuous support. It meant the world to me. Thankyou.

To Amethyst-Heart: Don't worry Amethyst, I totally understand about the whole school thing, but I must say that I love your reviews, their so in-depth and so well versed that I can't help but want them. Although I do understand that you may not be able to review frequently. It completely takes my breath away to hear you call my story a superb legend or an epic, it's completely humbling. I'm glad that the characterisation of Seiya came through, unfortunately it did take the sacrifice of Seiya's heart to reunite the lovers, but it would have been much worse if Seiya had tried to hold his ground. Lol. Yeh your right on the target with diamond, I wanted to create poetic irony in that fight and have her killed by the same man who killed her father. I know the last scene was a bit rushed but I think I got to emotionally attached to Serenity that killing her off wasn't exactly easy-so yeah. I know, I think Darien more than anyone else lost something priceless-his mother. I agree, reality is not always happy. Thankyou for everything my dear, and thankyou for supporting my new work as well-your reviews really give me the strength to keep going.

To silverwolf: Ok okay, so I know that you didn't like the ending but I hope you understand why she had to die after my explanation? Yes? There won't be a sequal, there can't be-it would kill the moral I've tried so hard to convey throughout this entire story. Lol and although I properly should be lecturing for neglecting your studies to read fanfiction-I can't. I love the fact that my writing has been able to stir such strong passions in you, so you see I succeeded because the end made you mad and sad-just as I intended it too. So I'm not going to apologise, in fact your first review even brought a smile to my face because it's so you. I wanted my writing to reach out and touch you and teach a lesson so that hopefully you wouldn't make the same mistakes Serenity did. And your anger was properly one of the greatest compliments you could have given me. (and I know my saying that will properly infuriate you but it's the truth and I know you'll respect me for that). You know silver wolf these words: "and i've awakened, ready to face the world all over." I shall keep with me to the day I die, Thankyou, thankyou for everything-for your incredible passion and loyalty in reviewing this story, it has truly been a privilege to get your reviews. If I ever become a world renowned author I promise, I will never forget you. Never.

To Deadly Diva: The last but certainly not the least. Lol, you are right if Serenity had gotten physical with Seiya it would have cost him his life. Can you imagine Endymion's reaction to that? I know, the circumstances around Neph and Lita were not the best but hey, those two are so damn stubborn that I couldn't have gotten them together in any other way. It had to be a situation where they'd both be willing to put down their pride and admit their feelings for each other. What can I say I'm as die hard a Endymion and Serenity fan as you are-I would never have let Seiya win I mean he's not half the man Endymion is and even Serenity knew that. I wish I could give you a hug, I'm sorry and glad that you cried, it really means a lot to me that my writing touched you. Truly. Okay so I did kinda kill your dreams with Serenity's death-but everyone else got together, surely that compensates slightly. I love that line too, the little bit of humor that the chapter desperately needed. You've been there from the very beginning, when Tourniquet was still the Last Galaxy knight and you've stuck by me through thick and thin, I won't forget all the support and loyalty you've given me, and I think you from the bottom of your heart. I dedicate this story to you my friend, for it was your reviews as much as anything else that made it happen.