SUPER AUTHOR NOTE:
PLEASE READ!!!
So, I am going to take this time to address a few comments, concerns, questions, and other random ramblings because I feel that if someone has taken the time to ask, then they should receive an answer. Note, just because I point certain things out and may seem to be a bit defensive, don't take it seriously!!! I am simply giving my point of view and am in no way upset with, or mad at, anyone who has pointed certain things out. I just am trying to explain to people why things are the way they are in my story. Anyway, questions:
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Q: Does Kagome's blood affect Sesshoumaru's beast?
A: No. I have read a few fictions that portray Sesshoumaru as having a "beast" and I am not very fond of the idea. I see him as a rational being with superb control who holds intelligence, logic, and resistance in the highest regards, and therefore the idea that he has this crazy, animal who voices his basest thoughts inside his head does not appeal to me. Also I am a firm believer in keeping things in canon, and since the anime and manga make no reference to a "beast", for all intensive purposes my story does not include this either.
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Q: Sesshoumaru seemed kind of OOC in certain parts!
A: Well, this is a story and an extension of the original Inuyasha that takes a much closer and in depth look at the character of Sesshoumaru, and as much as I strive to keep Sess in canon, I am not always going to be successful. Also, in the anime/manga Sesshoumaru has never dealt with romantic - or even friendly - feelings, so keeping this in mind, I would only assume that he would act slightly different in the situations of romance we seem so inclined to place him in. I don't think that he would simply be his same stoic self throughout such a life altering experience (and it WOULD be life altering for him). I could write my story this way:
"Well, miko, it seems that your feminine body appeals to my baser needs. Now, succumb to my seduction so I can be through with this ridiculous distraction." Sesshoumaru raises a brow and waits expectantly.
But I don't think that would be too entertaining. Well, maybe it would, but regardless: that ain't how I operate, people! Lol. So please forgive any out of character...ness, that you may find to your displeasure. I really try my best to keep Sesshoumaru himself, but he is an incredibly hard character to write and I am simply not that talented or witty to always be spot on.
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Q: Ew, if Kagome is under 18, romance is icky! Sesshoumaru is really old!
A: I understand if the thought of a younger Kagome and Sesshoumaru being romantic may gross some of you out, but people, I haven't even had them hold hands! They've been ogling eachother, that's about it right now, and haven't you ever had an older celebrity crush or something? I mean, even if the Kagome in my story was 2 years older, she would still be with a significantly older Sesshoumaru. He would be 702 instead of 700(or however old he is), but that is the magic of this pairing! He is an ageless, timeless, immortal being and she is a frail, tangible human. Their relationship isn't supposed to make sense and that is why it is so awesome! Like forbidden fruit or some other over-used metaphor.
There WILL be kissing between the two, and since I can't go back and change the story to make her older, you can ignore those parts if they make you uncomfortable. Also, in this time period (the feudal era) girls were often MARRIED as young as 11 or 12 to men as old as 30 or 40. Time has changed society's norms, but our modern way of thinking was not always how every human throughout existence viewed things. To Sesshoumaru, a 16 year old Kagome would be a fully grown, adult woman.
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Q: I thought it was daiyoukai, not taiyoukai...doesn't taiyoukai mean fish demon?
A: Yes, I am aware that taiyoukai means fish youkai, but I have a preference for the title, as many other authors do as well. Some of my favorite stories like Tales from the House of the Moon and The Once and Future Taiyoukai have used the title, and I like it. And I have super author privileges and so...I say it stays. Just cuz. ;-)
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Q: Is Kouga going to be making any appearances?
A: I hadn't planned on it, but if he does, if will be very brief and not all that important. I do plan on bringing in Kikyo for a quick scene or two, but she won't be a big part of it either. Please note that though I do not particularly like Kikyo's character, I do not hate her and she isn't going to be a bitch in this. I see her as creepy and a little disconcerting more than anything else, but she isn't going to be all crazy maniacal with Kagome hate in this fic, she's just going to be a little cold and...aloof? I don't know if that's the adjective I'm looking for, but whatever.
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Q: Where is Izunagi?
A: I don't know...deep sea fishing? He's doing his own thing for awhile and won't be back in the fic until Sess and Kags get the spear.
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Q: Sesshoumaru's white, fuzzy thing...what's my take?
A: I know some people call it a "mokomoko-sama" but I really don't like that title all that much. It just seems a little too silly sounding to be associated with the demon lord, but that's just me. In my fic it will be referred to as a pelt.
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Q: Are you an english major?
A: Nope. I'm a Senior in high school who has taken the bare minimum english classes required to graduate. In fact, I only started writing about...10 months ago. Before that I had never typed a creative word in my life, other than school papers of course! And though I may take a few creative writing courses in college, I am going to be a biology major, possibly minoring in art lol.
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Well, I hope you all found this helpful...amusing...time passing...whatever. Thank you all so much for reading and reviewing, I love you all!!! And once again, do not take offense to any of this, this is simply my way of acknowledging your comments and giving you reasons why things are the way they are, or why things are going to remain the way I have written them. I'm one of those people who likes to give explanations for my actions and opinions rather than just yelling, "BECAUSE I SAID SO!!!" and storming off. So, again, much love all around!!!
I write because I love it. I write because I love reading good literature and feel as though I should give the same pleasure to others as they have given to me. Basically, I write for you.
~From your friendly neighborhood writer, TWLOAP
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