Does it make you feel warm and fuzzy or does it creep you out that you and Kripke are pretty much on the same wave length? Wow! I've really missed this story, so welcome back. Love what you do with Dean and Sam. Bobby rocks and you've really nailed him too. I'm looking forward to your next installment, but will be sad that it's the last...

Author's Response:

Thanks lam! It is good to be back. I hadn't meant to make everyone wait this long, just between graduation, finals, and family drama...yeah, it didn't get done until now.

Does it creep me out or make me warm and fuzzy?...hmmm...*laugh* Kind of both.

I'm sad it will be the last too. But that just means I get to start something new. *smile*

Thanks again for the review and have a good one.

-Sojourner 

 

Oh, Sojourner...

*bowing*

I worship you so much right now. This was definitely worth the wait and it kept me at the edge of my seat. The similarities between this and AHBL is eerie, but I believe you when you say you had this planned out from the beginning. You had to with as much effort as you put into it.

Now, get my boys some help...pronto!

Oh, and yay! The YED is dead!!!!!

Author's Response:

Hey supernaturalsam! 

Oh, hey...none of that now. No bowing. *blush* Seriously, I'm no one...I'm really thrilled that you guys liked this though. And I'm really happy that you've been reviewing SNsam. Thank you for that. I've enjoyed reading your stories and sharing mine with you. *smile*

Oh, and I'll work on getting some help for those boys. ;) Take care.

-Sojourner

 

Whew! That was intense and most definately worth the wait. Generally, I like to review right after I've read the chapter, but in this case I needed to walk away for a while and collect myself! Seriously, between this fabulous chapter and what happend last week, I'm losing it!

I was amazed by the similarities in what you've written and what is taking place on the show right now! In particular, how the Demon is not really looking for soldiers, but a LEADER...unbelievable!

I also echo Gaelicspirit's sentiments regarding how seamlessly you tie everything together...masterful storytelling!

I'm really looking forward to seeing how you wrap everything up...whatever you choose to do I know it'll blow me away!

Author's Response:

Aw, Phoenix, thank you for such high complements. Seriously, I am blushing really bad. Thank you for taking the time to review and for sticking with me. 

Yeah...My heart still hurts after that episode too. So cruel. Here's hoping this Thursday will bring us a happier ending.

Take care. :)

-Sojourner 

OH! It's here it's here it's here it's here!! *collects self... prepares to review*

This was fanfriggintastic, girl. I am floored by the way you brought us full circle, how you reminded us of the murders at the beginning, the whole reason this hunt started, how you had the demon remind Sam how he reacted then and, guh, the pain those words caused Dean to hear them, no matter how vehemently Sam denied the meaning... I love how you layered the meaning of Dean being crucified and the horrible unfairness of John's sacrifice and death. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you had the "other side" pitch in to this battle. The demons are so strong sometimes and they cheat and lie and manipulate and I LOVE that you had the angels thwart YED even before Sam was BORN. That was fantastic. I love the final battle -- I have to remind myself that this story takes place pre-season because you've layered it so well with the events and characters in the show -- with the Colt being key, with the demon wearing John's face, with the boys plastered against the wall, with Dean's pain and betrayal and the bleeding... you gave me chills, you pulled tears from my eyes, and you made me literally cheer out loud (although, softly because of sleeping baby).

Honorable mention must go to your Joshua and Bobby. I love that you gave us a bit of Joshua's past through "Karen" -- the these two have the best lines. I would have to copy/paste practically their whole sections if I said which ones, but for example, I loved when Bobby sent Joshua off after the boys, but Joshua returned with rocksalt-filled guns blazing to save Bobby's ass. Fantastic!

The similarities between the way this story has played out and the first part of the season finale are eerie -- but you have been leading up to it all along with the demon's kid taunting Dean in the barn and the demon itself taunting Sam on the dream plane. The whole time, we knew you were building up to a reveal much like in Devil's Trap and you did NOT disappoint.

I love the final battle, as I've said, but my favorite part is the end, when Sam harnesses his power, believes in his power and defeats that old YED, saving his brother -- sorta. The moment they are back in the real world, Sam, the powerful Chosen one, turns back into a little brother and he just breaks my heart. This:

>>Sam wiped at the tears with the back of his hand. “I’m gonna take care of you, Dean. Just hold on, okay?”

Oh, man. Football in throat. And I love that in his weary, wounded state, Sam's head returns to his memory that you told us about earlier of the three of them together, in the truck, on a warm summer night, with Dean singing Zepp... And I won't go into the weirdness of the fact that Evermore was playing on my iPod as I ended this chapter.

I'm so looking forward to your epilogue and how you wrap it up, healing our boys. Because when they heal, I think we heal a little. Don't you?

Author's Response:

*smile* My heart jumped when I saw how long this review was. Thank you so much for taking the time to write out something like this.

Thank you for kicking me when I was afraid to throw this arc out there. I kept thinking "goodness this is so...silly. Everyone will hate it...blah blah blah" So thanks for helping me not be so much of a friggin' poodle on the subject. 

*laugh* You and I have got to stop playing music while we read watch other's stories. I freaked out while playing Lux and reading about your Dean on a dock...and you with Floyd earlier. *shakes head*  

"Because when they heal, I think we heal a little. Don't you?" Yeah. I think we write about great suffering so that we can experience great triumph through these characters. You know?

Thanks again...really, for everything. 

-Sojourner 

 

Guh. I am completely drained. The fight scene between Dean and "Sam" about did me in. And now what?! I have to wait for the next chapter?! Argh! That chapter was fantastic. Love the way you've depicted Bobby and Joshua together. Your fight scenes are so vivid they literally take my breath away. And the phrase Dean utters to restore the connection is so perfect. I can't wait to see how you wrap this all up. Excellent storytelling!

Author's Response:

Sorry I am making people wait so long in between chapters. Not too much longer I hope. Thank you for the review! Bobby and Joshua have been so much fun to write and I am giddy that my fight scenes are "vivid"! Wrapping up soon. I'm all graduated from college and I have this beautiful week open to me. *rubs hands together* Oh the possibilities! *laugh*

Take care, Freyja. 

-Sojourner 

this is a great story! do u kno how many chapters it going to be and when chaper 15 will come out???

Author's Response:

Thank you for the review, jensenluva28. I am planning on this story being at least two more chapters: Chapter 15 and an Epilogue. As for when chapter 15 will be out, I am aiming for the end of next week. I am in my final two weeks of school and I have a lot of exams, but I am hopeful about getting that done very soon. I hope you enjoy the rest. :)

-Sojourner 

Wow...I'm speechless! What an amazing chapter. I have been waiting for it for so long, and it was everything I thought it would be and more. Great job! I'm addicted...I need more!

~Kayla

Author's Response:

Thank you, Kayla. I apologize again for the long waits, but I am thrilled that you find them to be worth it. I will try to feed your addiction soon. ;)

P.S. I see your next chapter is up. Heading there ASAP.

-Sojourner 

What a powerful chapter! But what a truly evil cliffy - please tell me that the next chapter will be up soooon! I couldn't "put this one down". I love what you are doing with the connection between Sam and Dean. Bobby and Joshua make a great team too.

Author's Response:

Thank you, lam! I know...I hate when I get left with a cliffhanger in other writers' work, and then I go and pull one. This chapter just got soooo long and then I wasn't even done with what I had wanted to capture in this...so chapter 15 will be long as well.

I hope the wait won't be so long. Life always has a way of holding me up when I make deadlines, so I am just going to say soon and cross my fingers.

Hope you come back for more and thanks for taking the time to read and review. :)

-Sojourner 

Oh my freakin' God!

You know how to deliver some chapters! This one was so freakin' awesome! The demon was in Sam; the fight between Sam and Dean; Bobby and Joshua...good Lord!

I bow down to you, Sojourner! This chapter rocked!

By the way, I barely saw any errors, so no need to really worry!

Thank you for the Easter present!

Author's Response:

I am blushing so badly right now. No need to bow...seriously. Thank you so much for the review, SNSam! I was just returning your Easter gift to me. ;)

-Sojourner 

Super awesome job...what I said over at ff.net was mmmmm, delicious, but only one "m" came across *sigh*.

You must be so proud to be writing something so exciting and well-done and congrats on it becoming a feature story!  Can't wait for the rest.

Author's Response:

Thank you, November's Guest! I am so happy to have caught your eye with this story and to have received an 'mmmm delicious' from the "Keeper of Dean's angst and tears." 

Thank you for the compliments and for being a multi-site reviewer. You make me beam like an idiot. :) 

-Sojourner 

*claps*

I feel like I can finally breathe after weeks of holding my breath!! I'm so happy that you posted today.

This was fantastic -- each chapter just builds upon itself and increases my admiration for the way you write and the elements of the story that you bring together. Threads from throughout your story have started to weave together and I'm starting to see the beginnings of the chord that will bind this journey you've taken us on together (but not too soon).

I love Joshua. His fight with Silas and Jack was vivid -- I know you were shadow boxing the whole time you wrote that scene. And Bobby with Karen and the "father, son, and holy spirit"... I actually cheered out loud. I found myself talking to the characters much as I do while watching the episode.

"Bobby -- it's SAM... the YED is in SAM!! Not Karen!! GO GO GO!"

"Dean, hello... you have a needle in your arm... use THAT to pick the cuffs! Oh, good. You heard me."

And what is it with possessed Sam being so damn hot while also incredibly creepy. When DemonSam made that clerk shoot himself, I actually jumped I *heard* it, it was that vivid. And of course DemonSam smokes, because smoking in TV is now indicative of all things bad and evil. ;)

I hope Bobby didn't honestly think that a pair of cuffs would keep Dean Winchester from attempting to save his brother... and that boys sacrifice is tearing me up. You have taken him to the edge now with that belly wound after being bloody and weak and having to fight (and SHOOT!) DemonSam...

BUT! Contrary to the title of this chapter, there is hope! They have connected once more on the dream plane and I am so excited to see where chapter 15 takes us!! There are so many possibilities for solutions, for emotions, for healing, for dying, for sacrifice - you have me on the edge of my seat.

Whew. Man. I need me a Zeppelin fix after that...

Author's Response:

Hey you!

Thank you so much for your awesome review. You really made my day (especially after I spent it in bed with the flu). You spoil me. :)

Well, shouting at a chapter is something I would always do during your stories, so I am so flattered that you got into this enough to feel it. I was shadow boxing. *laugh* I think my roommate thought I’d lost my marbles. Hey, it’s better than me going to her as saying, “Hey, help me act out this scene.”

Demon Sam is damn fine! I love him and then want to run away at the same time. *laugh* Ah, and the smoking thing...more bad ass in its meaning than evil. Why the Demon thought for sure he'd find a pack in Dean's car.

Bobby knew Dean would get out...he wasn't expecting he'd hear from Sam though...

And taking Dean to the edge, I'm wondering if I should push him over. ;) Just kidding...maybe....*laugh* I like my happy endings just as much as the next person, but I don't like to give away too much.

Thank you again for all the help you give me. I am so grateful for the  support and the fresh drive you've instilled in me.

Zeppelin fix? Hmm. I suggest putting together a slideshow of Dean pics and playing Trampled Under Foot. ;) 

-Sojourner 

 

 

 

 

GS highly recommended your story, and I'll have to thank her.  It was terrific reading.  I devoured (No pun intended) the whole story this morning.  You have a wonderful way of puting the reader right in the middle of the action without making it obvious.  It definitely is a movie playing in my head.

GS told me that she loves your villans, because they are scarey....She couldn't be more right.  I think because you don't go overboard on 'gorey', they seem like they could be your neighbor on a bad night.  Like anyone could be that devilish sort, and that's just freaky. Hmmm, maybe I should close my curtains at night ;)

Can't wait (but don't want it to end) to see how you finalize this story. Because I'm a "Dean" girl, I like to see him vulnerable and hurting (how sick is that), and you do a great job of sharing those hurts with both boys.  Without coming out and stating it in an obvious way, you have wonderfully relayed the love that Dean has for Sam.  Because of what we see on TV, we know that, but your understated concern, actually comes out screaming...and I like that.  You know how they say..."less is more", you have achieved that by not being overly wordy, but "showing" us (by actions or expressions)how much Sam means to Dean.

Well done, and I'm anxious for more.

Author's Response:

Aw, GS has been so wonderful in handing out my name, although I'll never understand why. *blush* But I am so glad that she does.

Thank you so much for taking the time to give a detailed review of my work. It is  deeply appreciated. I always like to see what works. Glad the villans are scary and that Dean's pain is poignant. (And no,  you are among many people suffering from that "sickness."So don't worry.)

As for what you said about the love that is shown through actions and not just stating that he loves him, I am so glad you picked up on that. People can say they love someone, but it is in what they do and give and sacrifice for a person that makes that truth. I am hoping that in my last couple of chapters here, that you'll be able to see how much Sam loves Dean as well.

More soon. I was swept away by exams these last few weeks, but I am hoping to e-mail my beta this evening with the rough draft.

Thank you again for the review and I hope you come back for more. :)

-Sojourner 

I knew this chapter was going to be awesome before I even got into it because it opened with lyrics from my favorite Zeppelin song! That aside, it was totally brilliant; a really great read. I loved the gummy bear math lessons, as well as the fleshing out of Caleb, Joshua and particularly Elkins as a paranoid whack job...nice. You have a wonderful way with words that makes the story feel vivid and real; a pleasure to read.  You also have a way with Latin....I know what futuo means....so very, very Dean :-)

Author's Response:

Thank you for reviewing and saying what it was that stuck out to you. That means so much to me, to know what exactly it was that worked. *Smile*

The Levee is your favorite too? It's an awesome song. 

I know a little Latin, because I took it sophomore year. I still have my text book and use it when I can, which doesn't mean what I say in the story is  without fault...but I hope it is close.

*laugh* You know what futuo means. Glad you thought it was very Dean :)

More soon, and thank you for reading.

-Sojourner