Chapter Thirteen, Yasashii Yoake.

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Yes, this is the last chapter to Part One of Partners. The title translates to Easy Dawn.

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And I'm so happy that Rei-chan is being an inspiration to you, I squeed when I saw Double Hate updated! Can you tell that it's one of my favorites? I gave Tobi-chan a vacation, he was working really hard, and Yuki has decided that he is going to inspire my slash fics from now on. What an…interesting concept. -perverted smirk- But that doesn't mean that he won't be showing up, oh no...

Raven is my Yami, my dark half. Are you going to vote at the end? Please? -puppy eyes-

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A child sang softly, though all present could hear his voice, wise beyond it's years. The ebony eyes were guarded however, and his body posture was tight and rigid, as if the last place he wanted was to be in the company of the present.

His voice was had a heartbroken tone to it, as did the song and inside he mourned, unable to believe what had just transpired. One of the people close, or should I say, had been close, left him once again, only this time there was a difference. Trust had been broken, but this time it was of the more permanent kind. Trust, faith, and every shard of a former promise had been shattered, and the child with the guarded eyes had made a promise to himself, one that he had no intention of failing.

Never again would he be able to look upon a stranger with open curiosity and an unfailing smile. Only those close would see the sunshine come through his hardened exterior, but he would never be able to look the one who had broke him with an expression of faith and compassion. Trust in those who never stayed and broke promises were never to be trusted...

Never.

-END STORY- for now…..

The song that inspired this chapter was Yasashii Yoake, from .HACK/sign. Worship it. Let's face it, I could have just left you all hanging!

VOTING!

Okay, there's really no point to this, but I want to know your opinions on several things, so please answer all questions truthfully!

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Who is your favorite character?

A) Gohan, of course!

B) Sasuke, the blonde shinobi!

C) Yumi, our rather short-tempered resident bombshell.

D) Other. (If so, name who.)

Which in this story is your favorite pokemon?

A) Pikachu

B) Kira

C) Aoi

D) Rapidark

E) Hinote

F) Stormeon

G) Other. (If so, name who.)

What would you rate this story?

A) I love it, and I love you!

B) It's good, but there's still some work to be done.

C) It's okay.

D) Could be better.

E) Go die. (Is so, please, for the god tell me why!)

Future Romance? (Can click more than one!)

A) Gohan/Anyone (Name who)

B ) Sasuke/Anyone

C) Slash!

D) Yumi/Anyone

E) Shigeru/Anyone

How's my Japanese?

A) Very good!

B) You messed up on a couple of things.

C) I hate you.

More:

A) Angst

B) Humor

C) Action

D) Psychological scarring

E) Crazy bastards

F) The ever-reigning FLUFF

Less:

A) Angst

B) Humor

C) Action

D) Psychological scarring

E) Crazy bastards

F) The ever-reigning FLUFF (Don't you dare say it, I shall not cut out the fluff!)

Where do you want me to go with this?

Ideas for new characters?

Song lyrics?

Maniacal Penguins?

New Pokemon?

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Well, that's it. I may have the first chapter of Shinrai out in maybe a week, so watch for it! I'd rather not upload a new story until I have a total of 25 reviews for this fic. I don't mean to be selfish or anything, but I would like criticism and comments on what I could do better! I need your help!

Sincerely,

SS2 Megami-sama

Salazarfalcon

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