:wipes eyes: A beautiful ending to a wonderful story. This story has had me hooked from chapter one.  How it evolved and the emotion, the characters, just everything about this story had me in awe. It had its sad moments (when Sess died) and it had it happy moments (when he finally came back) all which made it hard to stop reading (especially when you have to work early the next day! :) ) Great job loved the story and can't wait to read more of your work. :) This will one be included in my list of all time favorite stories! 

What can i say but this was simply amazing. I could use so much many more adjectives, but this fic is very different and so grand and raw and beautiful. I have read alot of fics of the pairings and you can safely know this one will stand out with the greats like r0o and what not. I simply just love this the extent I could go on for ever. Hope to read more from you soon.

Thank you for this fic.

I had no idea...just...none.

I think I started reading this story on about three separate occasions and stopped for whatever reason.  I think though, in one night I got up to chapter 11 and was just....amazed! 

My goodness, woman!  I um, I'm going to start back over and leave reviews when appropriate because I can not believe I slept on this story.  You're writing is amazing.  This story is sooo emotional and deep and just....just...

...I just have to start over and read it slowly so I can really appreciate it. 

I don't think I could have forgiven him after he waited 3 yrs to return. Obv. Kagome is not me, but still... 3 yrs and no word from him. I more or less see what you were going for, but I can't help but feel this Sesshoumaru puts waaay too much value in silence, and not enough value in saving someone he (effectively) loves from 3 yrs of unnecessary heartbreak. What would he have done if she committed suicide or something in his absence? (Although, I guess that would have had a kind of tragic poetic justice, ala Romeo & Juliet).  You'd think s/o who had lived so long, who has lived for years mourning Inuyasha and Rin, and who knows Kagome will live for such a short time, would have wanted to spend all those wasted moments with her.

I am in awe of what you have created. I just started reading this because you had daily updates and I don't like to wait and DAMN!! My impatience has finally rewarded me. I admit I was kinda disappointed when Sesshoumaru just disappeared for like three years, but I totally get the point that you made in the end. The whole story was Sesshoumaru trying to get Kagome to live in the present, to accept the past and to stop worrying about the future. When they came together in the end, nothing else mattered, it doesn't matter that they can't get those years back because they're together NOW. I digress. I loved this story and I think you have a great talent for storytelling, and even if you never write another story again, I will always remember and love you for writing Embrace the Silence.

Anyway, I'm gonna 'embrace the silence' right now, 'cause I swear I could write for days telling you how much I loved this. :)

Dear Writer,

You've had me from the start with this story. So, first, let me say thank you for being an accommodating writer with daily updates, and, really, just following your story through till the end. 

Now, I must say, I truly enjoyed the story, just hated the ending.

My discontent is a two-fold.

1. The thing about fanfiction is that its written by fans. We, you and I, play with characters created by someone else like they were dolls. For whatever reason we are attracted to Kagome and Sesshomaru.

So you have crafted a story about them in an alternative universe, very similar to the real world. Not only did both characters struggle with issues brought up in the canon (i.e. time-traveling), but gave them real problems to handle because of the passage of time (i.e. loneliness, mortality).

But at the core of all fanfiction on this site is romance. You dressed up these anime characters in the real world and still had them fall in love. Thats what I wanted to read, and you gave it. Love is the main conflict of this story, surrounded by subplots of survival through time. So the climax was not when Sesshomaru died in the story, but when he returned to Kagome. 

That being said, there is no denouement, or falling action. "Yeah! Sesshomaru and Kagome got together!" Thats the high point, the zenith, the peak. Now what?

I think I feel this way because its fanfiction. Because fanfic writers leave author notes. Because of the authorial instrusion. You told me that this was the last chapter. But if the writing were to speak for itself, it doesnt "feel" like its the last chapter.

2. One of your subplots is one of the issues fans/writers ask: How can Sesshomaru and Kagome be together if she is human and he is demon? He is immortal. She is mortal. The world of Inuyasha is sometimes so binary, so black and white, that I find it ridiculous.

Anyway, the line of your "last chapter" is "Yesterday was gone and finished and tomorrow was obscure and out of reach, but they still had this moment, right now, today."

Great line. Crucial character realization. A climax of understanding. And, again, Im left asking, "Now what?"

Even following the idiosynracies of your own plot, I want to see them more. I want to see how Sesshomaru and Kagome live, since even the characters dont care to focus on how they could die, but live together now.

In short, the story doesnt really seem like its over. There is more. There must be more. Its the way you have written it.

As a fan, I demand a sequel. Or more chapters. Whatever.

As a reviewer, I think you should be proud of writing with depth.

As a reader, thank you for the story.

Never stop writing cause one person will always want to hear what you say, 

Aloha

That was simply amazing!

Made my heart ache.

Lovely ending!  

I am almost sad that it is over...   

T_T

THIS BLEW MY MIND!

Its unforgettable! 

Oh wow.. I haven't heard this song [The Promis] in years. <3 I had had it on one of the Pure Moods CDs and had lost it long ago. Thank you for helping me find it again.

That is probably the most beautiful and heart-felt story I have read in a long time.  I will be thinking of this story for a long time to come.  No words are capable of expressing my thoughts thoroughly enough.  Thank you for sharing this with us.

Oh my god. This story has been an amazing journey. I wish it could've been longer, as in taken more time to update. I love this story, and it's almost an inspriation to me. Loved this, and I love you!

THAT. WAS. INCREDIBLE!

This fic was just amazing. We actually journeyed with characters--cried, laughed, smiled--and MAN, what an adventure. Thank you for sharing such a great work with us. 

EMBRACE THE SILENCE FTW!!! 

EPIC.

^_^

This was a great ride! The ending was perfect. I was holding my breath all the way to the end, fingers crossed, hoping(even though you hinted) that they will still end up together. I liked how he went off for that time period to finish healing, as well as Kagome, so that they could both return to each other ready to commit to the other fully.

Beautifully done! 

This was a wonderful, heartwrenching, painful yet joyful story to read. You have a gift for taking these characters and making them your own. I enjoyed it so very much. I hope to read some more of your amazing writing in the near future but for now I will wish you well in whatever you do.

Woah... I was on the edge of my seat throughout chapter 21!

But to spend three years away from Kagome? He'll never get those three years he spent apart from her back no matter what he does. Poor Kagome! :(

On the whole, this is a riveting tale, so it's hard to be upset about anything. Hehe..

This.     is one of the BEST    fanfictions i have ever read.    Its ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! i normaly dont get emotional when reading but some parts were so well written that i teared up. I can't even begin to explain how good it was. the last time i wrote a review like this it got very long cause i just kept repeating how great the story was. I could EASILY do that here. it. Is. A-freaking-MAZING!      GREAT WORK.

The story was written beautifully from beginning to end.

Kinda sad that it's over! I really enjoyed this story, it was excellent. I'm so happy that the Sess/Kag fandom has such wonderful writers such as yourself to share their talents. Thank you! :)

Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn...........

My heart was pounding with worry and anticipation, I don't know what will happen paragraph after paragraph. >o<

I was thinking what if he never came back and stuff....>o<

Waaah..what a very very cool ending. :333333

Now to do those overdue arts...X3

I'm only on chapter 13 but I'm incredibly enthralled with this fic.  You are a very terrific writer and I am SO very happy I decided to click on "Embrace the Silence" to read it.  I went to bed last night and I swear I spent an hour debating if I should get back up and read more. Crazy!  That only happens when I'm reading an incredible fic!  And it's complete! I can't wait to finish this. You are a superb writer. I love it!