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WOW!

I just started reading this story a couple of days ago and it is absolutely, positively, most definitely one of the best stories I have ever read on here! It's all just amazing... I love it and can't wait to see more updates.

Maybe it's just me, but in a lot of ways, Ayve just completely frustrates me. I know that he has problems getting close to people and that, given his past, is understandable. But it seems that he involves Alannah in so much more of his life than he does Stephen. Ok, I get why. I mean, Stephen's a human so I suppose he can't be a part of Ayve's nymph life (although I could argue against that to a point) and Ayve hasn't really share much of his life with Alannah, not like he has with Stephen. But still. It seems the Alannah's #1 while Stephen's #2, even though his feelings for Stephen are stronger. I mean... he doesn't even know about this procedure he's undergoing!

That's not me criticizing... just me whining about poor Stephen. :)

Keep up the awesome work!

CHAPTER 36
Hi Ele,
I like your story. I am worried about Ayvy right now and don't trust Pheus at all. He is a time bomb ready to go off, isn't he? Especially after murdering Stephen in cold blood. I hope that Stephen and Ayve will always be together.

Merry Xmas :D

Ayve sure is a busy bee...

And THANK YOU for mostly cutting out the *m/f pollination scene*

Looking forward to the next time Stephen/Ayve have a chance to sort their feelings after their trip and what changes will come about in their relationship.

Yay for more updates soon!

ps. AYVE. Please listen. You see him at your convenience, 3-4days a month. He's only been obsessed with you for half his life. His plans are always 'trivial' and can be scheduled around, yours are set in stone, he understands. He always lets you top him for god's sake! (no that both are not great, just basically it further cements the fact that Stephen is the sub in this relationship all around). And he understands when you have to perform certain *ahem* impgregnating rituals for the good of your people. After your jealous ex stabbed and murdered him, he still ran to your arms. He loves you regardless of your true appearance.... And god knows I could go on. All I'm saying is:

THROW THE KID A BONE!!!! :D

I think the same like both reviewers. I can understand Ayve's obligations, but I don't like the feeling that is left afterwards.

I don't like the scenes with Alannah at all because they are screaming that finally she won't accept her position. And I am afraid that it will come to a showdown between Ayve's duty and his love for Stephen. Of course, I expect that Stephen will win but probably not without a lot of gut-wrenching scenes.
The situation with Pheus is interesting although Ayve's reaction when Stephen had been killed was a little bit disturbing. It's difficult to understand how he can be friend, close and intimate, to the murderer of his beloved.

Well, Ayve had said that he loves Stephen, but he doesn't act like it! Apparently Ayve picks the best for himself and doesn't think too much about the situation or how Stephen has to feel.

I love this story very much because it's interesting and emotional, but it annoys me that Ayve never really has said/showed what he is feeling for Stephen. And it annoys me even more that he's giving Allanah hopes for a real relationship and then I imagine the terrible feeling that Stephen will have.

Sorry when my review is difficult to understand. I'm at work right now but the other reviews really got me, because they are saying what I am thinking/feeling.

Wow-

That review that you posted blew me away. I really wish I could sum up my thoughts so coherently and eloquently lol.

The problem I am having is I am torn. On the one hand, I agree completely with what the reviewer is saying. Ayve's relationship with Stephen is the odd one out of the three. The best thing that person said is that if Ayve is not working toward the point of being only with Stephen, then is there a point to carry on their relationship at all? I think up until this point I was convinced that Ayve was going to do just that - build a solid foundation with Stephen and integrate him more into his life while phasing out his other obligations. I guess I did not think about the possibility of Ayve or Stephen being able to maintain the status quo, and I certainly did not consider that Ayve will end things with Stephen. Lol. I'm a sap for happy endings, so I think that was wishful thinking on my part.

One the other hand, however, Stephen does make sense for Ayve. He is the only one who gives. Both Alannah and Pheus want things from Ayve; he is like a drug to them, a high that they cannot get enough of. And while Stephen certainly wants Ayve's time and attention, he is the only one who never demands it. He cares about Ayve's happiness and well-being as much as he does about his own, and places Ayve's feelings and needs way above his own. I perfectly understand what draws Ayve to Stephen - he replenishes him. He takes care of him emotionally without asking anything for himself. He lets Ayve push him, whereas with Pheus and Alannah, it is Ayve who is pushed upon. Basically I'm trying to say that their relationship makes sense, even though at first glance it may not seem like it.

However, its probably obvious by my reviews, that I would like to see Stephen and Ayve's bond develop. I always felt bad for Stephen's role within the pairing, but never really realized how bad it was until I read the review you posted and thought about it. The person was completely right. Does Ayve even love Stephen, or does he love what Stephen does for him? The relationship has always been more one sided in terms of feelings and openness, but I guess I assumed that Ayve just did not know how to show love as well as Stephen did or that the pain in his past prevented him from expressing it. (Again, I like to assume the best lol) But now I am not so sure about my assumptions...

Am I blabbing on? I'm afraid that I am. You said you like long reviews, but I'm not sure if that extends into loving crappy incoherent reviews. I'm trying to sum up my thoughts, but like I said, there is a reason why I read the stories on here, not write them. Basically, I think that something needs to change. Something drastic. Though I feel for Ayve and understand all his motives perfectly, he really is tugging at the heartstrings of three people and is leading them around. For the characters to progress and develop, Ayve needs to make some hard decisions and then act on them. He needs to make his feelings clear to all parties and be honest with himself about where his heart lies. He needs to really truly access his feelings for Stephen and realize what he is doing to him. Basically, the dam needs to break open.

Of course this is your story and the outcome is going to be your decision. You know by now that my heart is with Stephen and Ayve and that I really want them to have their happy ending. (Much more for Stephen's sake than Ayve's. He deserves happiness so much.) However, after thinking about all this I now know that I would not want them to be together as they are now. I want Ayve to love Stephen, to truly love him, and consider him his equal. I do not want their relationship to continue at it is, even if it means the end for them. As much as it breaks my heart to say this, I would rather see Ayve release Stephen and let him move on with his life than continue to string him along. There, I said it. Lol, doesn't mean I won't cry if that happens :)

Okay, I hope you've made sense out of this babble. Basically, the reviewer from your other site sums things up amazingly, and Ayve needs to do some serious emotional inventory and overhauling. Regardless of the outcome.

*clutches and waves a little Go Stephen/Ayve flag*

Yay for updates :)

It's really touching that Ayve does manage to spend important occasions, like Christmas. He knows how much that means to Stephen. But gah! Why does the man always have to run lol.

Still not really sure why Pheus and the others were at the bar in the previous chapter, hope that it leads to no harm for anybody.

More soon please :D

oh,how i long to see those scars.
veins on a fist,eyecircles,scars,angry cuts,tears in the mind-beautiful.
i'd like to hear more of the green eyed boy,to see ayve and stephen as eqals.
transform hi m into an aliedn ort thy should discover that human and nyxnphs share the same ancestry,gene pool or smething.
i don't like vquoples in which there is no equasligty.
sorry for typos,nmy arm is f. up.
mow ayve's scars.
btw.ayve is such a gorgeois namne

I'm really into this story and I think you're doing a good job, but you skipped from chapter 11 to chapter 22, just to let you know.

Yay for the update :) And no problem for the wait, its totally understandable to have to take breaks to think the plot through. That's why I love this story, it's actually going somewhere. (Although don't get me wrong, the smut is most welcome as well lol. I cannot get enough of Stephen and Ayve in bed!)

Yet, while I love the complex plot, I do wish Ayve was not so bogged down with so many responsibilities and people to keep happy. As I mentioned in my last review, it is amazing what Stephen had to endure to get to this point in his relationship with Ayve, and I really did feel for him the entire way. He truly does deserve to have more of Ayve to himself and more time with him. And if maybe at some point down the line Ayve is able to pass on his leadership, get over his fear of being tied down and settle down with Stephen permanently *hint hint* I certainly wouldn't object :D

Anyway, about chapter 35. I am not sure what Pheus thinks he is doing. I strongly doubt he will attempt to physically hurt Stephen again. He is too aware of what Ayve's reaction would be. However, even if he just plans to intimidate Stephen, he will surely only succeed alienating Ayve from himself. Can't wait to see what this is all about. Please update soon if you can. I mean, I only check *cough* twice *cough* a day :)

-Medya

ps. If you want more readers and more reviews for this amazing story, I think that posting it in the Slash section would do the trick. Many more people read that section than the 'Dark Fic.' While the story does have some elements of fantasy in it, there is really nothing too dark about it, and I think a lot of readers are discouraged by the name of the category itself. Just a thought :)

I found your story last night at around 10pm. Eleven hours later, at 9 in the morning, I was still awake and reading like a madwoman! I wanted to read the last chapter before reviewing, and now that I'm all caught up, I wanted to tell you how wonderful your story is.

I love that you incorporate so much emotion into every aspect of Ayve/Stephen's relationship. Even the sexual enounters are laced with feelings. The fact that their relationship is so fragile at times is what keeps my eyes glued to the screen, I need to know if and how they will work things out. And I must say, I cannot imagine what it would be like to be hopelessly in love with a person and to only see them once a month. And the seven year gap in between... Stephen is a very strong person to have not gone crazy in my opinion. Thank god that FINALLY Ayve is letting his feelings for Stephen come out and is accepting of their mutual need for eachother.

I love the story overall. However, I wish that such large chunks were not devoted to Ayve's bond-mate. While I understand the need for a leader to procreate, it is very strange to me to read about (even potential) M/F relations in a slash story. Maybe that's just me. Again, the situation does fit into the plot, its not that. I think that after Stephen finally had all his years of longing and pain pay off and finally has this beautiful relationship with Ayve, it's just a bit frustrating to see this girl try to demand a piece of him for herself. I hope that makes sense. I really hope that Ayve is able to keep his distance with her both emotionally and physically and that their relationship does not evolve to encroach upon Stephen and Ayve.

The relationship between Ayve and Pheus is really interesting. Their history together is massive and it is no wonder that the two men remain bound to eachother in a way. I really do feel for Pheus despite my love of Stephen/Ayve. At times I even want Ayve to give into Pheus. But the mess that would create!

Anyway, sorry for any blabbing. Just want to let you know that your story is much appreciated and that I cannot wait to see what happens with the characters. Keep up the fabulous work!

-Medya