great chappie...love the dominance part and hope yasha and sess-sama save the day and kags from the wicked witch of the west! i'd like to turn her into a frog!

Damn it all to hell this is bullocks i hope Kagome tears her a new one... Good chapter tho.

Chaos

omfg soooo intense, please update soon.

SO when shall i kill u hmmm? How can u just stop it right there? Ur killing me here! Anywho excellent job with this chapter story even! Its soooo gooood! Please pretty please update asap! Thanks

I was suprised and thrilled to see a new chapter! I love your story! Keep up the good work.

i really like this story its really good please update soon

omg omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg........................................................................... wow um..dont stop writing u scared me shitless when u stated that it would go on hold 4 a while, sob but even if u do make and break my heart by finishing it, u had better keep writting cause ur talent CANT BE LOST TO LACK OF WRITTING ITS AMAZIng

"He was still confused about these ideas, not to mention that it was more frustrating trying to understand how they all fit together. What Kami did he cross Sesshoumaru knew the answer to that question"
I knew it did not meant to be funny
but I cant help laughing
And stuff about Kuro and Madoka ak ak
You surely had a sense of humor
even if this was a dark fic

I just wanted to tell you how much I like your story. I didn't start reading until around the 10th chapter. The constant references to the Wizard of Oz wore onme a bit in the beginning, but the overall story quickly won me over. This is one of my favorite stories right now and I look forward to each new chapter. The stuff with Sessh's mom and her lover made me laugh out loud.

Keep up the great writing. I really hope that Michi is the one who will get to kill Sesshy's mom. I think that would be justice.

"She was the only one to ever offer an outcast like me, shelter from the harsh, cold world!”

I hate this line but I love this story more than I can express in a review. The originality and creative flow amaze me. I can't wait for more.

Very intriguing. Just finished chapter one and moving forward. Extremely well written! Can't wait to read more.

hi i love ur story and have been egually awaiting the next well this update...keep up the good work oh and btw did u know u know a single spark is closing down ? i just found out and thought to pass it around. i the authors are being prompted to post stories on i think its a site created by the author demonlordlover in/ over the next few months.??

Awee it definitely feels like the end is near... it's exciting and disappointing all at the same time. Exciting because I'm dying to know what happens and disappointing because I won't have your updates to look forward to anymore :( I'm really upset about A Single Spark I didn't know until you said something about it. Hummm sure wish I hadn't donated all that money to the new server...

ohhhh my gosh i love your story....could you notify me when you update please.....

i love this story i would love for you to send me an email when you update

aweee how cute :)

Another great chapter with another enemy added!!
Hope all is well,
Chloe

wow girl that was amazing. i'm both excited and saddened about the impending completion of this story, ummm ps can't wait for the smut ;) yaah

I only noticed one extra word in the entire chapter...Near the top, an extra 'of'. I forget where >>;;

But that's all the extra beta-ing you need. When I get back home, I'll send you chapters 7-12 of correctons. [Finally] And maybe even work on 13-17, I think it was...Yeh, seventeen. Then I can finally finish working on mah other stories, heh. Two chapter one's to finish, and a chapter three to start on soon.
WOOHOO! Multi tasking! [/sarcasm]

Another great chapter!!! I have never written a fanfiction, so I don't have much advice to give. I write poetry. I cannot wait for the next chapter!!
Hope all is well,
Chloe

Wow, your story is great. I just got finished reading it all. It's great! Damn, if I were Kagome, I think I would be in a complete vegetative state or a sake-holic. She has been through so much....damn. That says something about the fortitude of the character you built, which leads me to believe she will make close to a full recovery or resemble some sense of sanity. I mean she's started healing already. I really like her character. Its a good story, keep it up.

Hurray for two chaptes since the last time I checked for updates. *rolls around like a cat in a pile of tuna* I am so glad that after so many dark chapters it seems that Sesshy and Kagome have finally found some common ground. *revels in the fluff* I can't get over how much history and culture you infuse in your story. Combine that with how complicated your plot is and how you have taken this story to a completly angst filled and realistic place and I am in awe. *bows* Each chapter I read is better than the last. I can't wait to see what happens next!

i love your story...it's dark, crazy and exciting...i enjoy your humour!

Another wonderful addition to this captivating story!! I cannot wait for the next chapter. You truly have talent!
Hope all is well,
Chloe

Damned if I am not just completely blown away and utterly transported by your story!! It is so refreshingly original.

Sesshomaru's character is intriguing. This is exactly how I imagine him.

You are inventive and imaginative in your storytelling. I want more of this tale. PLEASE don't make us wait long for the next update!!

“You are pack. Pack cannot be bought and sold, pack can only be protected.”

That is probably the best sentence he has EVER said to Kagome. She now knows that she is his family.

Wow it's getting intense now...wait getting intense? Haha this is one of the most intense stories I've read......Well I guess I mean, Wow it's getting inteserer now. Love it as usual.

This chapter sooo good. I really enjoyed how Kagome is learning how to make things right with our Sess. This chapter kida demonstrated their bond and made me think of fluffy things to come. I thank you for your timely updates. I hope the next one happens soon.

I enjoyed reading chapter 19 and it seems to me that Sess and Kags are beginning to understand one another, well, at least I hope they are. I loved the last sentence at the end of the chapter when Sess told Kags that she was pack and to me it seemed like he was telling her, in his own way, how much he valued her. It was kind of sweet in it's own way.
I'm looking forward to more chapters. This story has grown on me and now I'm loving it.

Great writing...*hugs and smiles*

I love this idea you have started and I am almost dreading the ending of your wonderful story. Then there would be no more to read. Good work.

Once again, great chapter. I'm glad I'm getting updated by email. Can't wait for the next addition to this story!!!
Hope all is well,
Chloe

Kagome and Sess need to talk more about the things they don't understand. So they can find that middle ground. I love this last chapter when he asked if it was rape. To another inu it wasn't but a human it was. He didn't know and She didn't know, the more they start to ask why to each other the happier they will be.

Awesome, I actually think this has been the best chapter so far......p.s. don't worry about your nomination if all else fails I'm sure the magical "super delegates" will come save you haha.

Just finished reading chapter 18 and it was enjoyable. This story got votes from me. (Good luck) :)
Keep up the good work.

*hugs and smiles*

I am really loving this story! Please continue!

0h my god i have just read it all in one sitting and omfg i and in love 4 ever please update soon.

awwwwwwesome!!! I really like this chapter. The flow was great and sooooo many things happened. The plot is really thickening now. Can't wait to see what happens next.

I've been meaning to check out this story for a while and just did today. Now I'm hooked. I like how you've developed it and taken such an original track. I like seeing how you have Kagome growing, not into her old self but moving forward into a new self build on the past experiences but into a future. The theme of the Yellow Brick Road is awesome, especially with her mental breaks. Hell, who wouldn't have mental breaks after what she's been through. Great development with all the characters and their relationship. Soo looking forward to what comes next!

Great!! I'm happy Rin finally had her baby. And twins, this is going to be interesting. Can't wait for the next chapter!!!!!!!!!
Hope all is well,
Chloe

When are they going to mate? D:

Yeah, so, first of all, you're missing a closing tag on your italics.
Second of all, I really think that you need a new beta.
Third of all, I still like the story. Glee! Twins!
How far along is 'Gome?

Squeee...I decided I love you >.>
Though, I admit to cringing every now and then at the grammar :P

Update again soon? :D ~bounces excitedly~ I'll give you a cooookie

Also, I love 'Gome's insanity ^_^

This is a truly unique story, one in which I have completly enjoyed reading. I wish to be on your e-mail list for updates, because I really can't wait to see what happens next. I love the 'Wizard of Oz' references, and the fact that Kagome's not completly sane after all that has happened to her. Its kind of fun!

Well I don't care what anyone says I loooove Kagome in this. Her "insane" yet insightful comparison to her situation and the Wizard Of OZ is awesome. I can only imagine what it would be like to go from a modern society where women enjoy the same status as men to one where we are little more than "breeders". I'm fairly certain I would be defiant as hell, and probably get myself into as much trouble. I also don't consider her weak in anyway as she was completely willing to live an eternity of pain and emotional torture to ensure that an evil god was sealed away from the rest of the world uhhh not weak. I've read stories where Kags is a snivelling little ninny and this isn't one. I'm really also enjoying Sesshoumaru. He is essentially a dog, and you have a good grasp on some actual pack instincts. Keep up the good work and I can't wait for your next update.

Once again, another lovely addition to this story. I have no events in this chapter to really comment about, all in all it was great.
Hope all is well and can't wait for the next addition,
Chloe

hope u update soon

I find myself identifying with the general character of Kagome which is why I love fanfic so much. With that said, I really like her spunk, kindness, and resilience. So maybe I am too emotionally involved in the story but that just compliments you as a writer for getting me so involved.

I now know this is about Kagome finding a home but isn't a home where one is welcomed and accepted for who they are? So if Sesshoumaru and Kagome are to have a home with each other then they would have to accept each other as they are to a certain degree? Kagome is a woman of modern day and to live in the feudal era she is expected to change some but her being totally submissive and dismissing her needs and the respect she deserves is not keeping true to her character and herself. So would she really be happy if she completely down played who she is to turn into something so not her? The same goes for Sesshoumaru, so I assume there must be some compromise on each of their parts in order for them to be happy together and not Kagome just succumbing to his will which is where I see this going. So a part of me doesn't think its fair for Sesshoumaru to be the way he has been in the fic and not be held responsible to a certain extent or even acknowledge it with Kagome.

I'm sorry I just got finished reading Sarah Ban Breathnach's book "Something More: Excavating Your Authentic Self," so I'm all out about finding the real you and being true to who you are.

I'm still loving the journey and thanks for the update.

Just a thought, your writing must be good if you got people (like me) *lol* upset with the characters and telling them (the characters) what they must do. It means you have drawn us into your story and made the characters seem real.

Is that not what a story does? Draws one in and make it seem real.

Great job!
*hugs and smiles and LOL*

i think those last couple of paragraphs made me come closer to crying than i probably want to admit. it was just so saaad! she doesn't trust him!

that was excellently written. kudos!

Love the chapter. Really great original characters in the story too. and I really like the background on sess and his family!!!

I agree with some parts of the reviewer 'Lisa' on her thoughts of the story. However, I think Kagome needs to start learning the inu youkai (sp?) society ways. As powerful as she is it seems that in order for their pup to survive, it is going to take both S/K to come together. With this other thing attached to Kags who wants to use the pup as an out for himself, she will need Sess' youki to keep the pup as his and not let the other kami monster claim it as his bastard. Regardless of how the pup was conceived, Kags seems to love it, so she needs to stop feeling sorry for herself and look at the big picture. Kags may have to give into Sess just for the time that she is pregnant and then after the pup is born then she can go back to feeling sorry for herself.

Nice chapters...good reading.
Looking forward to more updates.
Well done!
*hugs and smiles*

Very nice chapter. Cannot wait for the next one!! Hopefully Rin will have her baby.
Take Care,
CHloe

Please don't let Sesshoumaru get off so easy, he's been an ass throughout this entire fic and he needs to pay. Do not let Kagome give in so easily, please. He has raped her and abused her! I can't believe he publicly humiliated her like that and she took it! Alpha, my ass! He's a first class jerk and he needs to make it right! He has just been an absolute monster.

I was a little peeved at Rin's defense of him, I know that was what was going on during that time.....I do agree with what she told Kagome about life, she really needed to hear that. But I think that for both of them to have anything resembling a nice relationship, if that's what they each want, they will need to compromise.

I hope this marks the end of Kagome's self loathing and her pity party of 1. She needs her spunk. Also, I'm hoping that both of them bend and make a compromise, you know trying to understand the other's ways and not just one (likely Kagome) completely bending to the other's (Sesshoumaru) will.

I'm hoping the fic won't be so dark from now on.....

Finally some tenderness!

I love how defiant you've made Kagome, keeping her truly in character...time for her top grow up, as Rin says.

Can't wait for more...

muyhahahahaha u made sesshy say 'please'. please update soon

That kicked ass, haha. I'm so glad that you're all excited about your nomination..... it totally pays off for us sweeeeet! lol good luck!

I like your story and writing but I don't think I can go further with it. I don't like the characterizations of both Sess and Kag. You have Sess accurate until the point of physical abuse towards Kagome. Kagome is way off, she is just too depressing...its too the point where it seems pathetic and you don't feel sorry for her but more irritatted than anything.

I was adamant about not reading this story because I believed it to be a completely typical Sess/Kag. I'm happy to say I was wrong and that my interest has been peaked. I'm looking forward to the journey this story will take me.

Wow, glad that the update came. You've really got something special here. I'm glad that you've decided to write your own fanfiction. Hope to see more of your work soon.
As for a con critic, I would say that you've got a good storyline. The comparison to The Wizard of Oz is very original. Though I haven't read all of the Sess/Kag stories out there, I've seen alot of recurring themes and none have used Oz in such a way.
But now we come to the other part of a critic: what you need to work on. At this point I would consider it a minor detail, but to become a better overall writer, it's something to consider: grammar and spelling.
A really good site to look into when you get a chance, not right away, is Purdue University's OWL (online writing lab). Alot of really good writers use it to get better.
Like I said, at this point, it is a minor detail. Keep on writing. I absolutely love this story.
--Amadoni

Omgee happiness. I think there might have even been a tear.

Thanks for sharing,
Kyuthe

Dear Emmaren,

I thank you for stepping outside the box on this fic. It's majorly different from any fic I've ever read that still managest to be called 'canon.' Congrats on doing it well. After every chapter, I've got this feeling of needing more, of knowing that there's so much left to this story that I haven't been able to wrap my mind about. You've got an astounding talent for storytelling. I'm trying to do my best as a reader to pick up the clues. Oh- I've got to see what's going on: the tornado sirens just went off...?

It's not even raining, but I'll take this to the other room just in case...

Anyway, Thank you for sharing,
Kyuthe

Once again, another lovely chapter. I cannot wait until Rin has the baby. Miroku is a lucky bastard and I am anxiously awaiting what is going to happen next.
Hope all is well,
Chloe

Lovely chapter. I like how you converted Christianity into this story. Very nice. No need to whore for comments. I'm sure you'll get them. But whoring for them still brings them in.

Well, I've never read your story until now and have realized my grave mistake. I love this fic. It's really good. Write away because I'll be looking for an update!!!

Wow this story just keeps getting more interesting! I also noticed that it was nominated for a couple of awards. Congrats you deserve it!

The words "youkai" and "hanyou" may be be spelled either with an "ou" or an "o". The reason for the "ou" is to show that the sound is a long "o", rather than a short one. Either way is correct; the "ou" is simply more precise. Another way to show this difference is to use the o with a line over it. Any way you wish to designate a long "o" is correct - don't let someone bully you into changing the way you Romanize Japanese. :)

That aside, I've been reading your fanfic since chapter one and have enjoyed it very much. Know that you have a following, even if you don't receive reviews. ^.^

O.O...Wow. I couldn't stop reading this till I found myself with no more to read. Sesshy is a bastard, but still having the honor and respect. Jeebus! I can't believe how much I want to thank Naraku! XD He almost saved them all!

I love this story and how it is going so far. Can't wait for the next update!

I love the story. it is dark but in a great way and the wizard of oz tie-in is impressive how you either make so funny I laugh out loud (not a good plan in front of your family btw) or it makes the sad parts even sadder. I look forward to the updates

i hope kagome doesnt change and everyone else relieses deir fults cuase if she does change she'll be a discrace to all mondren day girls. please update soon

I hope that you will hurry up and stop with kagome being crazy. Honestly it upsetting to see her act this way. Sesshomaru attitude towards her is awful. I am at the point of just killing her and put kagome out of her sad miserable life. Where is the strong will chatacter. It seems you have totally made her a nut case. Do you like kagome? I see kagome as a fighter, not as the sorry woman you write her to be. Even Rin has more backbone in this story than Kagome.

Beautiful!!!! I love this chapter. Can you please send me an email of when you update? It would be most appreciative.
Hope all is well,
Chloe

O.o OOOHHHH!!!!! What's going on?!?! What evil forces are taking place??? I can't wait! And what's up with leaving a cliffy? That's not very nice. Not at all. XP I'm mad at you for doing that. Please update soon!
~TH~

Boo Sesshoumaru's adultery! Kill em RAWR!

:D I like it

Well well look at you with all of these good reviews :) You deserve it! What an interesting story this is turning out to be. Great job so far! I can't wait for the update, come on gimme more I neeeeed the drama haha.

I love this story!! I also like how you incorporate the Wizard of Oz into it. Genius. Well, can't wait for the next chapter!!
Ta ta for now,
Chloe

I must agree that this chapter (10) was a bit on the lighhearted side and funny, especially, with the whole scene of Sess' mother.

Nice work...*hugs and smiles*

New favorite chapter. It was so funny!!! love the story!!!

More chapters! Very well done. And the whole melting of the witch, very appropriate and extremely funny. I laughed a good laugh. XD Keep up the good work and I can't wait for another chapter to show up.
~TH~

I had to laugh when she doused her "mother-in-law" with scalding tea water! Love the story...can you put me on a update email?

I have seen quite a bit of improvement in your story and I think I'm actually beginning to understand it. It's very interesting and last few chapters have explained some things that I didn't understand at first.

Great job!

*hugs and smiles*

No, no, I do like ur fic! A lot actually. It's just UR sess that i dislike n kag's tolerance of his manhadling of her, especially w/that monstrous temper of hers. i understand she's been thru a lot, but stil. i just can't stand when women let men mistreat 'em, is all. but hey, u should be glad, ne? this means ur fic is instilling feelings. or would u prefer no feeling at all? no, right? it's what keeps us reading 2 c what'll happen 2 the char. in question. see?

This story rocks!!! Not your typical..Kagome loves Inu Yasha gets betrayed and ends up with Sesshoumaru!!! LOVED IT!!! Please update soon!

Yay! Sesshy's going to be nice! *feels all giddy inside* I can't wait for an update. You're one of my very favorite authors. Keep up the very good work. and I really don't think it needs to be beta-ed. I didn't see anything wrong with it. Good work.
~TH~

This story has been absolutely delightful! What a marvelous ride! Although there are quite a few grammar/spelling errors throughout, your plot and characterizations drive the story on! Beautifully done! You are quite a funny person~~ You and your spellcheck for counseling xD Funny!

I very much enjoyed this story. Sesshoumaru's characterization was quite a pleasing development! I cannot wait for more! Please more? Soon?

Another awsome chapter! I'm sorry I have not left a review before, sometimes all I have time for is to read a chapter or part of a chapter. I really have enjoyed this story so far. It has dark and depressing elements, but it has some fun humor too. I look forward to seeing how you make things work out between Kagome and Sesshoumaru. Keep up the good work.

First off, people....... if you don't like angst, I think you know what I'm going to say, uhhh ya! don't read it. OhhhhK moving right along. I thought this chapter was great, and I personally love asshole Sesshoumaru. I'm sure that you have every intention of putting him in his place either through guilt or a good asswhoopin, so I'm not too worried about the out come. I mean really this isn't a normal pairing anyway so there's bound to be a little drama. With that being said this was well written (even w/o the beta) and I can't wait for the update. P.S I've got your back! If you need me to beat any one down (verbally) for you let me know :) haha.

i really hate ur sess, he's juz so prideful it's made him blind n stupid. n ur kag is such a martir it's sickenin'. though ur fic is very interestin', really, i juz don't understand why kag would let the biggest prick in d world treat her like that when, hello, she's 'the most powerful being of all', not 'the most powerful being of all except for sesshoumaru'. she doesn't need his protection. i don't care if she's only a 'shell' of her former self, if kag saw d importance of removin' d threat, herself, from d western lands, then wouldn't it make more sence that she'd put d FAT HEAD in his place so she can accomplish her self-imposed mission?
i juz, would like d ass brought down a notch or 2, is all. but hey, it's ur fic, right.

Well shit! This is so sad. I hope that Kagome will find at least a little happiness sometime soon. This chapter was great though, and I'm so happy you found a beta :) Oh by the way thanks for mentioning me I just love it when that happens it's kinda like my 15 minuets or something haha.

Wonderful fic. It has this certain spice to it that none of the other fics have. Please keep writing!!

Great chapter! I wonder how Kagome will deal with her new "situation", and if Inuyasha will try to kill Sesshoumaru when he finds out?? Duhn duhn duhn. Update soon!!

What can I say but that Im absolutely in love with this fic... Its soo different from anything that ive read... and thats really saying something... I cant wait to see the fall out when she regains herself... Will this story remain dark how it is... I hope so... oh well write you at the next update...

Thank you spell check for all the wonderful gifts you bestow upon the phonetically challenged (myself included). Anywho grammar and spelling were much improved. Story line even better. Thanks so much for a great chapter. You just keep on keepin on there sunshine and the positive reviews will come rollin in!

I must humbly apologize to you for making a statement in my previous review. I believe I stated how I got a headache after reading your story because of the spelling and grammar errors. If it offended you, I am sorry. I thought I erased it before I uploaded it but I cannot remember if I did or not, hence the apology. (just in case).

I've been under a lot of stress of late having recently found out that my husband has cancer and my youngest son is being deployed back to Iraq for the fifth time. He leaves in less than two weeks and his wife just had major surgery yesterday. Also, I just found out that I have diabetes.

This website and reading Sess/Kags fanfiction is my outlet. Yet still, that statement was uncall for, regardless. To me, it sounded like a flame and I felt as if I contridicted myself.

It is a good story and your forgiveness will be much appreciated.

*hugs and smiles*

First off, I do not offer up flames. I try to critique and encourage. You really need a beta because your spelling and grammar is not up to par. I am not being facetious when I say that I really got a headache after reading through your storyline...but not to negate...

The positive...you have a very interesting story plot that has pulled me in and I'm looking forward to reading more. Btw, where is Rin...did I miss something? I hope there will be love developing between Sess & Kags despite how their relationship is now (so harsh).

You have a very good imagination...I'm sure that once you have a beta, your story will rock. It's really good...it just needs to be proofed before uploading as stated in the beginning.

Keep it going and rock on.

*hugs and smiles*

Very interesting I hope I catch this the next time you update

really love the story!!!

p.s grammar...... not the best ever a beta would make this story even better. I obviously am not the person for that job, as i'm sure you can tell (even with 2 degrees under my belt i still don't know what prepositions or a comma splices are) Booo on me :(

I'm already sucked into this story.....gosh I just love a bit of angst especially when it isn't followed up with Kagome becoming goth, listening to Marilyn Manson and turning into a dark priestess because Inuyasha called her his shard detector too many times haha. To answer you question, yes, I read way to much fanfiction. Not that there's anything wrong with that.....Anyway please update soon! :)

Whoosh! Your grammar is horrible!! :P Alright, that's my criticism. I like the plot... a lot. And the title (Go Oz!!) If you already have a Beta, I hope he/she is going to go back through the first chapters. If not.... I'm a freshman in college, double-majoring in English/Asian Studies... *cough* *hint* *wink* *other suggestive action* :P

Anyway, whether you still need a Beta or not, best of luck to you!

~SleepingChickenNugget

Yay! It's actually a lot better then I thought it would be. If you end up doing an update report through email, I would like to be updated. My email is theannoyedangel@yahoo.com. I appriciate it. I'll try to be your number one fan! Peace out.
~TH~