This chapter is not a real chapter, but more or less, a side note to take the time to explain a few things to all of you readers. I would first like to take the time to go over the reviews that you have sent me. But before I do, I would just like to add that I loved all of them. Im so glad that you guys are so open with your feelings about this story, and don't hold back when you post your opinions. I liked the constructive criticism that I received as well, It helps me do better the next time around. (Im glad that so far, I have no spelling, and grammar errors...that anyone has spotted) I probably will in here, since Im not going to go back and edit it...no real point (I hope its not too bad). Ok, now to go over the reviews.


This review was sent by SamBlob (who I now know, I should send my chapters to first before I post them):

First, let me state that I did not pre-read this, so I don't know if I still have that job. Actually, that job was offered after I nitpicked the first two chapters, so I'm not sure if I ever had it...

Apparently, one direct result of my not being sent this for pre-reading is that two of the new characters are described in the present tense and the other two are described in the past. Normally, I would take it as a hint that the two characters described in the past tense are dead (although character descriptions are generally supposed to be in the past tense) and the two described in the present tense are still living, but in this case I think it's just an oversight.

The four new characters seem a bit too much like Team Lyoko to me, even down to a repeat of the UxY situation.

Stating the timeline as an author's note instead of letting us figure it out from the text shows a notable lack of confidence which will be outgrown, I'm sure. Given the later conversation between Jack and the Oracle, I'm sure most readers would have figured it out.

This story is not really to my taste, but it's O.K. so far, I guess...

First I would like to say that I too had noticed the "tense" thing, I knew that someone would probably catch that, I guess I wasn't really sure which one I should use, so that one I defiantly go back and fix.

Second...I KNEW someone was going to notice the similarities of my ACC's and the L-Team, looks like I'd better clear things up. What I actually did was put parts of myself into each of the characters (I had the most fun creating Zen's character). Im not trying to simply put the Code Lyoko character personalities into my ACC's, I guess it just kind of happened that way, I hope you guys can forgive me about that.

About the whole Seth and Trish compared to Yumi and Ulrich. I also knew that someone was going to point that out as well. What I would like to say about that is, note, Seth never showed any signs of returning the felling. In Code Lyoko, Ulrich and Yumi have the same feelings for each other, but in this situation, Seth does not have the same feeling for Trish (Im not sure if I want him to over time, or not). Thus, I will not focus on putting those type of moments into my story. Don't worry SamBlob, next time Ill let you pre-read it. Im sure that it will help me a great deal.


This next review is by Werwek, and I must say, I enjoyed his quite a bit.

Hey dude, it's me Hiroshi...look, I know I've been harsh and whatnot...but it's about time I told ya about what I consider to be the good parts of you fic:

a) Nice merger: It's not as rough as I tougth it would be (meger refering to the matrix/lyoko thing)
b) Great cast: good ACC's dude, hope you use 'em well, just a thing, the Trish/Seth love is...I dunno...too cliche...just my toughts though
c) Enjoyable plot: yea, I know...I've said that the matrix sucks about what..fifteen times now?...still, the plot's refreshing, and it's a way better crossove than the usual one's you'ld find

Now...on to the bad parts...:

a)Too many explanations: I'm sorry to say this but, this really pissed the frick outta me (I truly stopped reading, momentarily, because of this) Dude, the people that read this stuff ain't your avarage Joes...they don't need you to explain every...little...detail...just show it a couple of people and you'll know what I mean.

b) Repetitive language: This is a common plague in almost every ff out there. There's no need to use a character's name more rhan once per sentence (follow up with "He" or "She")

c) Smith: Ok, I know you like this villian a lot...and I also enjoy him...not a lot though...but in chap. 2, he says something about "wanting to destroy earth" which is in part out of character (he wants to anhialate the human race, thus being completly alone)

Sorry if it seems like I'm attacking you dude (which I'm sure it looks like) but take notice that I'm up on caffeine at the moment and that my commentaries, although rough and annoying, do hold some truth...

Still, as much as I dislike the actual crossover, this story is going good dawg, don't stop!

This review is one of the most helpful so far among the chapter 3 reviews that I currently have. So thank you Werwek. Now to discuss it.

You said that I put in too many explanations, I could see where you are coming from with that opinion. I guess I kinda picked that up from reading 1984, by George Orwell (a very good book by the way). In his novel, he took the time to explain every nook and cranny, I guess I developed that sort of habit from him (now if only I could do that in my school essays, lol). Im sorry if I did go a little overboard with that, I guess I just didn't want to leave the reader hanging with any questions of what was going on. So Ill try not to go as far next time (thank you for pointing that out).

About the repetitive language thing, it is quite common isn't it? I guess its just one of those things that's just going to keep sneaking its way in there. Personally, when I read fanfics, I tend not to notice that kind of thing, so when I write it, I guess the same applies to that as well.

And finally, the whole Smith thing. I know that Smith isn't keen on "destroying the earth", I guess I kinda worded it the wrong way (I actually now surprised that G-Force 4 did not pick up on this, considering that he is a huge Matrix fan, and has a good eye in pointing out little nit picks in stories...just like SamBlob does). What I actually meant by him wanting to destroy the world, was basically what you said. I didn't mean physically destroy it like blow it up or anything. Sorry about the confusion there as well.

Don't be sorry for attacking me, because you aren't. Your actually doing more good by pointing out my faults, we always learn from out mistakes, not our accomplishments (other than it worked, and you know what to do next time, given the exact same situation).


The next review is sent by Trillinka (for , who I am also very happy to have had reviewed my story (now I know that she has not yet forgotten about me). Anyway:

Sorry I haven't been reviewing! My computer has been going absolutely crazy. So far, this is a pretty good fic. I saw The Matrix, but not The Matrix Reloaded, but I hope that won't be a problem.

I like how you're establishing Agent Smith as a strong character, but I think you could try to do a little more with description. I don't mean character description, but rather scene descriptions. I'm a highly visual person and that helps me understand the story better.

Otherwise, this was great and I can't wait to get to the next chapter!

First Id like to say that you don't really have to see The Matrix Reloaded to understand my story, but I suggest to you that you do, (and see The Matrix Revolutions as well...both are very good).

Thank you for stating that this is a good fic (by your opinion standards), that really does mean a lot to me. Thanks for also stating that I did a good job with Agent Smith, I tried to do a good job with him, at least now I know I did.

About the scene descriptions, Ill do my best to give you a clearer picture of what's going on. You are right, I was a little vague on describing the setting, Ill try better in chapter 5.


And finally, the last review I have for this chapter so far, is also from Trillinka.

Another good chapter to establish characters. The only problem I had with it is how you introduced your ACCs. That format bores me a little. There is the author's idea of show, not tell that might have done them better justice.

Otherwise, I liked how you've drawn the plot a bit more forward and have brought the kids and Agent Smith into the same time frame now. It feels like everyone is caught up. I can't wait to read more of this story!

I kinda figured that someone would be a little bored with the introduction thing, but I felt as though it was the best way I could describe who/how they are. Im sure that many people don't like to read those (some times, I don't as well, but it helps me out).

Thank you for saying that I have a good plot, I hope that I can keep on track with it, and not lose focus as a precede onto my later chapters. Thanks again for your review.


I would like to take the time to thank you all so much for your wonderful reviews, and not being afraid in to post your true thoughts and opinions when you do so. I do not expect any real reviews from this chapter, maybe just to let me know that you have read it, and acknowledge what Im saying. But I would also like to add that the two reasons I did not wait until I go the realI chapter done, is (1) because I wanted to address this as soon as possible. And (2) because, this is very long (four pages) and I didn't want to take up most of the room in my next chapter just to say this. Thank you all for taking the time to read this over, I promise to get started on chapter 5 either later today, or sometime tomorrow. Thanks again, to all my wonderful readers for being so great, and supporting me in writing this.