It's been a while, hasn't it? I'm really sorry about that.

If you expected the next chapter of LSBF when you clicked on the notification you just got- I purromise, that's coming out later this week.

I just want to assure everyone, this is in no way a break up letter with Star of Bethlehem. This is an thank you, an apology, and a purromise for the future.

Furstly, I'd like to thank you. All of you, my gladioli.

Would any of you like to know what a gladiolus flower represents? Feel free to skip over the next couple of paragraphs if you know already, :).

The gladiolus is, most commonly, known for its meanings of strength and integrity- but it also means sincerity and purrseverance.

I think that sums up you guys purrfectly, at least with what I've seen. I hope as this Notice goes on you'll realize that.

And thanks, again, for everything.

Integrity- yours and your trust in mine. Lately, I haven't been updating- I've been silent for months and I've given no inpurrmation as to why. That's my fault, not yours.

You have all been encouraging, supurrtive, and you've given critical feedback that helped me improve my writing.

Me however… I left you hanging on a chapter that, while it had an ending of sorts, was clearly not the end of the series. I didn't mark the series as complete, didn't send out a Notice about taking a break, I just went silent.

And I apologize fur that. Sincerely.

I will give you the best reason I can give, that I've been having some issues purrsonally, with myself and my writing.

I'll try to explain.

When I finished the last chapter of Star of Bethlehem, I was hit with a bunch of thoughts. I felt like I hadn't stayed true to the canon characters at all, that I'd gone too far with making my own story for the series and hadn't made it realistic at all.

Looking back, I can see that I should've thought more about my creative license as a writer, but at the time, as I was writing the next chapter I felt like I was betraying the original story. I kept stressing out about how people would notice how Marinette wasn't caught up in the webs of what would happen if , like she does commonly in the series, or that she wasn't designing clothes. I came up with excuses, but then worried if you guys would see through them.

Additionally, someone came to me with an amazing idea over on my Archive Of Our Own account- that there could've been really interesting interactions between World 2's Ladybug and World 1's Chat Noir (gosh I feel like the second season of the Flash) if Ladybug wasn't in a coma in that world. Oh, all the banter and PUNS! I became caught up with how to incorporate this into the story without having plot holes… only to worry I'd be changing too much.

And most of all, I froze up constantly because I didn't exactly have an complete storyline written out for the series, just a goal to accomplish.

When these thoughts raced around in my head so much I started getting incredibly stressed, I decided it would be best to wait a week. And then one week more. And then a month more. And then three months. Purrcrastination.

It's been roughly 5 or 6 months and I'm sorry. I shouldn't have gotten caught up with what I did, and I shouldn't have doubted my abilities. I should've just written, like I always had, and enjoyed it.

My writing is simplistic sometimes. I don't necessarily come up with an entire plot. I sit down, listen to my music, and write. That's when I enjoy myself, not when I analyze every detail and focus on every little mistake I could make.

Strength- each and everyone of you are strong. I'm was going to go on about how strength does not necessarily mean physically, :P, but I'm sure you guys know about that already.

Strength in character, that's what I mean- all of you have qualities that you are strong in.

Most of you are incredibly amiable: supportive, patient, and kind. Some of you are very expressive, you give me feedback on my writing, tips on similes or metaphors…

You guys were incredibly respectful when I first went silent, and you were professional when you let me know that I shouldn't have gone silent without letting you know.

Sincerity- whether or not you yourself comment on my posts, the comments and PMs I receive are kind and truthful, they help me with inspiration and empathy with my readers.

Even when you need to be critical, you're still respectful and honest with your complaints or suggestions.

And as for purrseverance well, I'm purretty sure you've figured out why that characteristic fits you all.

And finally, my gladioli, a few updates for the series.

1. I would like to change the name. 'Ladybug and the Star of Bethlehem Flower,' as its title currently, is a bit of a mouthful. It's up to the gladioli though, would you guys like to change it or keep it? Offer up new name suggestions if you so purrlease.

2. I have a schedule now! I'll be updating twice a month, on Wednesdays. Sometimes I'll update more, but at least twice a month.

3. I'll probably have author's notes more often; you will find them at the end of the chapter. If they're urgent, I'll put them at the beginning, :).

4. Listening to music, as I've mentioned befure, really helps me when I'm writing. Feel free to send song requests to me, I'm always looking for new artists or genres.

I know my excuses are only excuses, and that it was not the best show of character to leave you guys alone for months a time, but I will do my best to make it up to you, :).

Bye fur now!

-PunnyPrincess