The Blue Exorcist: Book 1

by Gothic Rain

After Rin and Yukio were born, Shiro and Mephisto decide it would be safer for Rin to grow up in a world that wouldn't hate him for his heritage by sending him to grow up in another world while Yukio would be raised in Assiah to become an exorcist to protect Rin upon his return. Unfortunately, life in Fiore won't be easy as Rin trains to protect everyone.

7. Little Notice

Hello everyone,

First: Fortunately for you I was struck by an idea for one of my stories and just had to write it down which means that I just so happened to notice someone's review that has enabled me to feel like leaving this response for those of you that haven't read the notice on my profile page (really bold, right at the top) that mentions that I'll be offline for a long time due to studying for my (semester) exams - as well as working on my driver's license.

So that's why I'm AFK (also known as: away-from-keyboard)!

Now everyone can go thank Starburst2879 for their spectacular timing. Just so you all know I'm alive; healthy and happy. I haven't slept in two days due to studying as my exams are next week and I'm working on catching up on a pile of homework I've been ignoring (thank you inner anxiety and laziness) but otherwise I'm okay!

Second: Those of you that don't care for feedback for reviews can move on to whatever story you want to read next - elsewhere - while those that want to hear my respond to a review can stick around to discover what's on my mind toward my stories.

So for The Girl with the Celestial Tattoos -

jaimevilla2001, in regards to "please nalu" my answer is no nalu. Apologies but I am not a fan of that ship unless your name is riverofmemories and The Girl with the Celestial Tattoos is a free-ship story to begin with, that I have noted several times in my author's notes (often seen at the end of a chapter). Other than that, thank you very much for your review and I am grateful that you enjoy my time-travel madness!

the real narnia, in regards to Laxus and his ass, - see what I did there - don't worry. He'll recover from his self-importance and sassy-crass attitude soon!

And War Never Changes -

KimCharli, in regards to doing Fleurmione justice: I'm working on it. I hit a wall when I was offline for some time without checking in (to keep my documents from getting deleted) and learned my lesson by exactly that happening - with my draft as well as my document containing my plans for this story. Along with peer-pressure from my other stories had caused me to hesitate in continuing this story and my priorities pointing towards my fic mentioned above resulted in War Never Changes being abandoned for the time being. Now, however, I have re-discovered the purpose and future for this story! When I have the time-of-day I'm updating my notes for that story and soon enough War Never Changes should be back on course! I'm grateful that you believe this story is original (I'm very surprised) and for news about why Hermione's past is different from this one: we'll find out soon! I assure you. It's in the next chapter or so depending on how long I word it :)

nikita797, in regards to how I delivered this story: Thank you for your words and believe me when I say I'm surprised that you think the story is well-thought out and delivered. Well thought out, yes. Delivered? I wasn't so sure about that (which coincidentally also caused a bit more of hesitance in continuing do to some of the harsh feedback of critics). I know, I know, I shouldn't let haters put me down but man... talk about an anti-motivator.

Chthonic Diety: I know what you're saying and I agree. When someone time-travels from a world torn by war and filled with death, it's always rather odd when the traveler is free of PTSD or any other ill-effects. I tried to incorporate that with Hermione's character into this strange new world and I'm grateful that you have recognized and appreciated this fact :)

Renu: A bit cliche in some places and words, true, but sometimes you have to repeat and remix great things in order for their meanings to stick when a person has finally grasped it's purpose, don't you think? War Never Changes, in case anyone was wondering, was inspired by Fallout believe it or not (Bethesda's game) and when I came up with this plot - me, desperate for another Fleurmione fic - I couldn't get the "because war-war never changes" quote out of my head. So, yeah, I suppose some credit gets to go to Bethesda there, hehe. Also: Battlemages... awesome, right? I'm glad you appreciate that! And don't worry, we'll be seeing more of Rosa and Fleur soon ;)

Lastly The Blue Exorcist: Book 1 -

DeafVaderWattpad, in regards to "It would be sad to let such a good story die" I agree. I've just had a lot of things on my mind and a life to live without a lot of stress. I'll update this story again, not to worry, I just can't promise on a when. Thank you for liking this story for the uncommon crossover it is.

WanderingWatermelon, in regards about "The personalities of the slavers seem to be a little inconsistent" I suppose that's something I need to work on. It's difficult working on foreign ground like this considering Erza only revealed flashbacks of the guards and not much personality, so I'm kinda just creating their personalities as I go. Thank you for the tip!

Thanks everyone again for your support and just looking out for me - I do appreciate it! I'll be posting this little notice on multiple of my stories so don't get too excited if you see lots of alerts in your email!

Sincerely, the exhausted writer,

- Gothic Rain