Wow, great chapter. Very well written, and I like the further development of the kitschen. Can't believe that this story is gonna end so soon, though, 'specially since I love it so much. Oh well... write an equally good story when you're done with this one, 'kay?

Gambatte!

Good, good. Very good. I probably would have the same thing as Riku as well. I was hoping that he'd do something to improve relations betwen the ylfen and kitschen.

I'd love to see more of Tanis, if at all possible. Right now, he's just kind of "there," and he doesn't have much of a personality, but he intrigues me. Heck, any child of Riku's has got to be interesting.

Looking forward to the next update.

Okay, I have just become entirely addicted to this story, and read all 18 chapters, start to finish, in a go. My god, it's... just that good. Your wording and descriptions are powerful, and the plot grabs a person by their heart and does not ever let go. I hope to some day become a writer on your par.

I had never pictured Sephiroth as being caring until now, his death was extremely tragic, though I suppose the relief it brought him moderates that. Please write the next chapter soon, we all suffer writer's block from time to time, and I hope you get over it soon.

Gambatte!

tried to review last chappie, but ff.net wouldnt let me...dunno why. wont say much; i shot a nail through my finger earlier and typing hurts. great chappie; looking forward to next update.

HA! ooh sorry, the ff.net thingy said i already reviewed this chapter! well pt =P i did not, i reviewed chapter 17! sorry again, but ooh hun i most certainly can not wait for the next chapter! you are such a talented writer! and i don't think you used "thought, emotion or feel" too much in the last part. i thought you did a wonderful job of describing the whole past invading Riku's mind! i really really really REALLY hope you update soon, i really love your story! keep up the great work!

oh GREAT story! it;s such a different twist to everything! I am enjoying myself reading this FABUSLOUS story! you are a VERY talented writer! i can almost feel everything! i cant wait for te next chapter!

O_O whoot! man this chappie was awesome hehe rape ^_^ so cool and i love the new sora hes so evil nya! im gonna draw a piccie of an evil gothic sora. yay! cant wait for the nex update.

Yeah...i think you should change the rating just to give a warning. I normally hate the sex scenes but this was done pretty tastefully. So awesome job.
You write in an incredible incredible way! I love it. Keep going please!

Oh! I love this story! This is one of the best Riku-centric fics I've encountered.
I love your depiction of Sephiroth. It's too bad he had to die; I was really beginning to like the danged psycho. Oh, well, I suppose it had to happen...
Don't worry about the rating yet. If they can call Titanic PG-13 with the scenes put in it, then this fic could easily be PG. Stupid movie-rating people.
I'll be looking forward to the next update!

I absolutely loved the vivid imagery and the downright realisticness of this chapter! However, this seems to be losing ome of its original enthusiasm, and Riku-centricity.. Ah, well, I never could write anything like this, so I shouldn't be complaining ^^

Hmm... I loved it. You have officially taken the place as My Favorite Kingdom Hearts Fanfic AND My Favorite Fanfic all in 15 chapters (Yeah, I read it all the way through). I must admit, I was a little jealous when you put Leiya into the story but... aah, well, now when my friend/crush accuses me of being in love with Riku, I can just think of this and think 'He's got a kid & a soulmate, and there's no point in thinking about someone who doesn't even actually exist anyways.' OO I just said that out loud, didn't I? Well, I'm glad Riku got Matsume. I figured he would. Sephiroth's sword... that's a pretty big thing to recieve... aah, good, good. Kairi and Sora ended up together like they should have, and everything is right with the world. I'm amazed you've been able to keep Riku in character this whole time too. ^_^' The last fanfic I read he was DEFINITELY not his calm-and-collected self. *rolls eyes* Well, that's all I have time for today! Also, If you have time, would you please read my 'As Long As You'e Here' Kingdom Hearts Fanfic? Noone's read it yet (atleast when I wrote this) and I would really like someone to review and discuss plot and characters with. Once again, good job, you rock!
- Japanimaniac13 (aka Ally M.)

I have found that through much toil and hardship in writing, a good long break (via no internet at ALL) can really help you brainstorm ideas since you've nothing else to do, especially if you're...well, me. Hee... I do not harry you. I do not go out of my way to email a well-known writer and demand more and wondering why, why, why aren't you writing? I never do that. It's like, if I enjoy something too much, I take it for granted... which is what most people are doing oftentimes.
Don't sweat the small fries, Annie-Chan. I will read this chapter and review both of them on the next. I must go home now.

oh, so beautiful... I especially loved the emotions spiraling around Riku as Sephiroth died... I'm so glad that this will go on! As I was reading this chapter, It felt like the the end of 'Separate Destinies' and however fitting of an end it would be, I still love that it'll be longer!

Your story was one of the best i have read on this site i luved it! it was a great story and i wonder how u came up w/ it . i think u could be a great writer when u get older. Im gunna be putting a story up soon, i just started writing them if u could read it and write back i would luv it. my name for this site is rikusbadgirl06 plz read it and write back or write back and send me an e-mail -~*~ Rachel~*~

This.. was one of the best chapter!
Aww hell, they were all good!
I really love the way you write...
It's just.. I don't know.. unique o.O..
I cannot wait for more chapters!
I can always wait patiently!
Take your time and please never give up! ^^
Seeya