Wow! So many wonderful reviews, I wasn't quite expecting this much. Well, by quite popular demand and for the vacation that is quickly approaching, I do have good news.
On April 1st, at 2:20PM, I am officially on Spring Break. And that means time for me to write. And that means, and implies, that I will have time to finally write this thought out one-shot sequel to "Missing" by such popular demand from you guys and others who have read it.
And before some people decide to say I'm not actually writing something and I can't have this just be a pure author's note, I'm going to make this time useful…
You get responses to your reviews (since I have no other way of doing it) and you get a preview of the sequel. (Note: The preview may or may not be in the final piece that is posted, but it is enough to get a general idea.)
So to start this off, I'll be writing responses to the reviews.
archy the cockroach: I'm glad you liked it. And I tend to like an angst-ridden Kyo-kun, but the fun part about writing him is that he's probably always full of angst; he just expresses it through his anger. Be looking for the sequel!
Mourghan: I tried to keep it only dabbling "darkness" and to keep relatively softhearted. I personally think Kyo and Yuki would make an adorable pairing to begin with.
bakaneko: I know as much as anyone that Kyo and Yuki were never paired up, but just after hearing what Kyo spoke of his jealousy for Yuki and Yuki's jealousy for Kyo I thought to myself about the possibility of a pairing and this is where I ended up. I think it would truly take Yuki and Kyo to heal one another if they were to ever overcome their hatred for one another.
BakaDen: Why thank you! I really do try to write to the best of my ability. The process can sometimes take forever and other times it will happen almost in an instant. The idea had been tossed around in my head and I started it probably five times before I decided this was the way it was going to happen. It's just kind of a process I go through. Look out for the sequel, I'm sure you'll enjoy.
WolfBane2: They are just too irresistible! The fluff was there and I just took the opportunity and I hope I met it with flying colors. YuKyo forever!
Amelia Glitter: Thank you! As I have told other people, I go through a process of batting an idea around in my head and then putting it down a few times before really finally deciding. Sometimes after that, I'm really not sure if that's the best way and sometimes I really don't like the way it came out, but that is quite untrue with this piece. I am quite pleased on the way this one came out and I hope the sequel will live up to its predecessor.
strawberries and napkins: Honestly, you've left me speechless. I'm unsure of how to respond to such a wonderful review, so I think sitting here, smiling, and saying thank you will suffice, don't you agree? Thank you!
melon: Thank you! But I just don't feel so worthy of the wonderful remarks and reviews I've received. I'm just glad I've given some people a few moments of enjoyment.
gods sent angel: I'm glad you enjoyed it and I hope you enjoy the sequel just as much as the first!
Aeolus the Soul Hunter: Thank you! I really tried to put this the way it was playing out in my mind and I think I got it out. Hopefully the sequel will hold the same emotion that this one conveyed.
Kyo's Lover: I'm glad you enjoyed it! And I especially like these kinds of angst-filled relationships. I think they tend to have the much more complex stories and issues than the simply One see Two and then One and Two make Three. I think it's a little more realistic when you throw in angst. And believe me; the sequel will be far from non-angst!
Midoriyugi-chan: Thank you! I really enjoy getting reviews like these (and of course others that are similar to this) because I really get to see the effect my writings have had on the audience and it really tells me how well I'm conveying my thoughts. And to know I'm able to get my point across is a great thing! (Especially considering how much of a scatter-brained, absentminded person I can be at times!)
I'm sorry if I didn't spell some of your signing names correctly, so please forgive on that department!
Now, before I put your preview and cinch myself from being snitched on, I just want to say that I enjoyed reading all of your reviews. Every single one just made me feel the urge to continue this story. If it wasn't for the support of the readers, I'm not sure I'd be writing nearly half as much as I do, even though I enjoy it.
And for that, I am considering of wrapping this small story into a bit of a longer story with added things than just what these two pieces tell. Such as what happened before "Missing" and what happened in between the two writings. Let me know what you guys are curious about in the story and we'll see if I get around to putting it into a complete story.
The sequel will be entitled "Found" so be looking out for it. Ah, yes, the cliché naming…how it always seems to bite me in the ass no matter how much I avoid it. Either way, I hope you guys enjoy the sequel when I have time to write it in its whole and completion.
Yuki wasn't talking. Kyo wasn't talking. And Shigure was absolutely no help. So, where did that land Tohru? In complete and utter confusion as to exactly what she had missed during her time away. It had been a few days since the night she was away, but no one was willing to disclose any information. Kyo spent most of his time locked away in his room, only coming down to eat meals and even then, he just seemed to disappear as soon as it was over.
Tohru was well adjusted to the silent meals. They all had enjoyed each other's silent company during such meals, but now the silence was unnerving and the tension was constantly thick through the air. Yuki was even more aloof than normal, just when no one could imagine it was possible. And if Yuki and Kyo happened to be in the same room together, they didn't even make a single effort to fight.
Something was bothering the pair, but Shigure wasn't letting anything out and Tohru was beginning to wonder if he even knew. She was curious as to exactly what was bothering the two, but she did not voice out her curiosity and instead kept it herself, only silently observing the elusive pair. She only wondered what had made the two forget the other existed in such a short amount of time. Tohru had told herself the second she noticed the odd behavior that she would allow them to come to her and she would not force them to speak.
Kyo quite obviously had no intention of sharing anything with her as he was now idly pushing a piece of meat around on his plate. The orange-haired boy was obviously in deep thought and quite oblivious that there was an outside world occurring around him. Shigure was smiling, but saying nothing. Grinning like a Cheshire cat, holding all the secrets, Shigure was a locked vault. The impish grin was driving Tohru crazy in her ponderings, but she brushed it off. Yuki was keeping his eyes to his plate, not looking up or saying a single word, not even his usual compliment on her cooking. Letting everything roll off her back like water, Tohru decided to push everything aside, remembering her silent vow to let them come to her versus forcing them to speak about their thoughts, Tohru cleared her throat.
Yuki's eyes darted over to her, but looked back down to his plate within a second. Kyo didn't even hear her and Shigure seemed to be the only one looking at her as though he were expecting her to speak. 'C'mon Tohru…say something…' Tohru mentally gave herself the gentle command as she searched for words.
I had to stop myself there…was about to just keep going and going. Can't very well do that, now can I? That kinda defeats the purpose.
Well, I hope you guys enjoyed the preview and look out for the sequel! Remember to give me your opinions on what you want to see if I do go through with my plan and create it into a full story.
Oh…and for future reference, you may call me Kesshou.
Until next time!
Kesshou
