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OH MY GEEZUS!!!! WHAT WILL HAPPEN? HOW WILL DUO ESCAPE THIS SITUATION? AHHHHHH! THE CLIFFHANGER IS KILLING ME! WHY THE FUCK IS WES A NINJA?

Son of a mother! Like the snake he is,I knew that Wes was waiting for an opening to strike but Noventa threw me for a curve. Thought we'd seen the last of that weasel.I hope a comeuppance is planned for him.
I know this confrontation had to happen but it doesn't mean I have to like that it's happening. It just seems sometimes if it wasn't for bad luck,if you believe in that sort of thing, Duo wouldn't have any at all. The things he's been through just makes you want to wrapped him in cotton to always keep him safe. That's what makes you one helluva writer. You make the reader care what happens to the characters by forging an emotional connection.
But you are absolutely correct that he needs to face his demons before he can truly continue to move forward. The doubts that Wes' confession of love stirred up and the subsequent guilt he feels about even acknowledging those doubts keeps him bound to that dark place. All that and the survivor's guilt he feels about Sister Helen,Sunshine,and especially Yuki are working to tear down whatever confidence and self-esteem he builds. I just hope this kidnapping doesn't completely shatter him and that maybe he comes out of it with a better sense of his inner strength.

I love how you showcased Duo's emotional growth in this chapter. Before, when Heero was not near him,he would have spiraled into a full blown panic attack. This time,when he felt those negative emotions pressing in, he saw the reality of the situation and was able to calm down. And instead freaking out when Zechs was watching him,he got angry and refused to be intimidated.
The best was that he refused to let guilt overwhelm him. Instead of letting it take him to a dark place,he finally realized that a person's decision are their own and that they're are responsible for the consequences not him.
I totally understand his decision to go home alone. Even though possibly dangerous,it's his way showing he's unwilling to live in fear anymore. He re-asserting his independence and sense of self-worth. You did an awesome job on this chapter. Looking forward to the next update.

this chapter was a lot of "what if" scenarios. It is interesting to think about how both the good and bad things in Duo's life influenced the outcome. I'm very glad you updated cause I love this story! Thank you! >.<

Wonderful update!*does a little happy dance* I'm so happy to see a new chapter. I can't begin to imagine how hard it was to shift gears from writing VSL to TRTK since they are such different stories. I think you did a great job keeping the characters intact. None of their reactions or thoughts seemed out-of-character with how you had written them in previous chapters.

I'm so glad that Name's father knew better than to believe Mizu's intentions were anything but self-serving. And yes he is small taters compared to the story's other bad guys and I'll be glad not to see the ass again^^. Speaking of asses,I really hope that AFF doesn't take down Roads because of story similarities. It's like closing the barn door after the horse has escaped. Looking forward to reading the next chapter.

P.S. Saw your picture of Lilu on FA. It was super adorable^_^.

OMG! I thought you abandoned this story! I'm so glad to find out you didn't! I can't wait to see how the scene of Duo meeting Heero's granddad will go. An as for your little question at the end, I personally think the chemistry teacher did it in attempt to get Heero in trouble. Also, what high schooler would actually pay attention in chemistry class enough to know which chemical made fire burn slower and be harder to put out? Can't wait for the next chapter!

For days I started reading this story and something kept interrupting. I'm only on Chapter four but I'm loving it alot! :D

BTW, Spanking a child with a belt is one thing but abusing a child is illegal. I was spanked, my mom was spanked and my friends were. It hurts but it's not really abuse HOWEVER, that one case where the child almost died... ugh that pisses me off. That's obviously child abuse. Damn legal system.

ohhh, I wonder if Heero is going to be forced to take the company!!! That would stink cause he would have to give up a lot of time with Duo! I hope that's not the case and that the council(and name's dad) decide that Mizu is just a sack of shit.

Thank you! It was wonderful to read how far Duo has come in his confidence and belief in himself. It was nice to read how he definitely feels like a family with Name and Heero now. Taking that last line as warning,I wonder what evidence Mizu has compiled against Name. I know it's going to be something that tested the bonds of Heero's and Duo's friendship. I wonder if he has dug up Wes or Chris. Gawd, that would be awful if he somehow threw that up in their faces. I get the feeling it's going to be something really bad. Anxiously awaiting the next chapter.

I bet it was Williams who messed with Duo's grades. That jackass needs to stop being unprofessional and give Duo the grades he deserves.