SamEggert wrote:
OMG I got so completely caught up in your story that I read all 38 parts in one go.
I guess all I can say now is... more, more, more!!!
WOW! You just sat down and read the whole thing!? You realize how long this fic is, right? It's about as long as the FOTR, if my estimate of one of my favorite books' lengths is correct. I'm flattered that you got so caught up in it.
I'm working on the next chapter as we speak, so your wish is my command. <bows>
Terry Leatherwood wrote:
I didn't see coming the information about Kryptonite being made public either, but it fits the twisted, psychopathic personality behind Logram and B39 perfectly. ("We didn't kill him, so let's tell all the world's criminals how to do it. [cue evil laugh])
Or maybe Lex isn't trying to kill Superman. It's not like any of these crooks actually *have* kryptonite . . . but he's certainly taking advantage of a fear that he knows Superman will certainly have. Poor Clark. Lex just knows how scared he must be already, and is using that for his own cruelty and amusement.
Even thought Lois didn't make an appearance, she was here. When Clark pondered how she was treating him and how he made it so easy for her to treat him that way, I wanted to slap him upside the head and yell, "Don't make her work so hard to try to like you!" And I loved the line where he pocketed the pocketknife. It struck me funny.
Lol. Me too.
And you're right. Clark needs to shape up, even if it's not entirely his fault that he's the way he is. I don't blame Lois much at all for what's going on. Of course, I don't blame Clark either. Both of them are just in a pretty sorry state right now, but I can't find the heart to blame either of them, really.
Superman's demeanor seems to have hardened a bit, too. Of course, it's probably a reaction to the trauma he's been through. At least he isn't stuttering any more.
As Superman, no he's not (stuttering). But his flinch at the shot of the gun and the fact that he just *wasn't* able to actually let them hit him over the heart was a weakness that turned his mind dark for a minute there. The memories and fear just kind of took him off guard, even as he tried to fight them.
And the Fortress? I didn't see that coming, either. You know, I was never all that comfortable with that aspect of the movies, with all the inhuman, cold, emtionless, alien crystal shapes and prismatic effects on screen, but you've managed to warm them up for me. Thank you.
To tell you the truth, a big thing that's driving this story is to try to iron out some elements in the older movies and such that I wasn't too content with myself. I'm glad you liked it!
And now, what is Clark going to learn? And how long will he hide out in this Kryptonian university? Ooh, it's interactive! AI with a superior attitude! Does it have a games folder?
<hands over a flatter, thinner crystal> Kryptonian game-boy. Enjoy.
I hope you have the next several chapters put together already, or else a certain someone might find little guys carrying spears and chainsaws chasing her around.
Well, I have through chapter . . . 41 or 42 planned through almost all the basic details (of course, you never know what else will come as you're writing). I'm about 2000 words I've written today for chapter 39, and right now it's looking jolly fun (for me, at least:D). I have a couple tests next week and stuff, but if I can write twice as much more than what I've already written today then hopefully I'll be able to get back on schedule and post on Thursday. <crosses fingers>
Thanks for your review Terry!
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