Caveat Emptor - Chapter V

[Loyce]

*super glomps*

It's about damn time... *giggles and ducks knife* I was just kidding. Gez... some authors are touchy.

I've said it once and I'll say it again, this is a wonderful chapter. The story itself is beyond amazing... actually, amazing doesn't even begin to cover it.

Of course, I got teary eyed at Hilde remembering Duo... *strangles Mel* He's not dead, tell me he's not dead! *watches Mel turn blue in the face* You're not going to say anything, are you? *Mel sticks out tongue and Loyce lets go* Fine. Be that way.

The 2xH you've written here screams 'Side Story', but I'm not going to push it... *tries to plant the seed in Mel's mind*

The 1xR moments were beautifully done, along with Dorothy, who is just the way I pictured her in this setting. Maybe she'll end up finding love along the way.

I love the scene with Zechs and Noin. I can't wait to see where you take it from there.

Well, now I must be off and leave a long over due review on FF.net.

*HUGS* I'm glad the trip to Italy sparked your muse into working again. Maybe I should have Eli or Stefy tie you down in front of the Colosseum so you can continue to produce such wonderful chapters.

Have a safe trip home!

Love,
Loyce

[zipdos]

That was really worth the wait!!! Can't wait to find out what happens next!!

[dragonlady9]

I love it!!!!! The attraction between Heero and Relena is sweet!! I also loved Lucreizia's entrance!! Please write more soon!! I can't wait!!!

[AngelOfDeath]

I can't express how happy I am that you updated!

And Noin is just so perfect in this already, I can feel it.

::jumps up and down in a happy dance::

Good things are always worth waiting for, I figure.

[Eden]

Definatly worth the wait. I love this fic, and all the little twists and turns you have! Noin is great! Ending up in Ceasers chambers like she did, . . . man, you gotta love a woman with style! The kissing scean with Relena and Heero, to die for! It made everything that Hildi said about following your heart and stuff sound that much better. Poor Hildi, but yeah, like everyone else is saying, you couldn't have killed him off like that! She didn't find a body!

Well, this one took a long time to get up, but it was awesome! Keep it up!

~Eden

[melodrama]

Hoooooooooooooooo! Wowy! Bring it on, Lu! Hahahah! I almost feel sorry for Zechsy-poo! *huggles Zechs*

LoL.. yes... poor, poor Zechsy. He's almost as much fun to torture as Heero. Almost

You got out another chapter! Yay! So happy! I still love the kissing scene between Heero and Relena. *sighs* So romantic... And Hilde is awesome and I just KNOW that Duo is alive! Please let it be so!

And Dorothy and Quatre! I wasn't expecting that at all. Hmmmm, I think the future shall be verrrrrry interesting!

I'm glad you enjoyed it Berrychan. It almost makes me less guilty for all the times I tortured you with teasers. Almost. But not quite *evil grin* As for Duo... *sighs* well sometimes these things just have to be done... As for Dotty and Q... yeah, they're going to be a very interesting match me thinks.

*huggles* Thanks for all your support Goldberry!

Ooh... Go Lucrezia!!! That'll knock his socks off, for sure...

LoL! If he was wearing socks, I'm sure she would have

Berry-neechan!! How could you?!?! I thought I had claimed the first review spot!!

Well, Morrighan, sweetie.. I'm just happy that you took the time to review at all. Thanks for following along and for your support!!

*bounces, the stops to grin at Morganeth* I finished it first! =P *continues bouncing*

You were racing? No racing! Go back and read it again! You may have missed something important!! *does best school marm impersonation*

Lovely story! So sad about Duo.. though she never saw -his- dead body... so I refuse to give him up for dead yet ^_~

Ummmm... okay... but don't forget... she fainted before she could continue searching...

Now all we need is for wufei to show up....

*grins* yes, yes indeed we do

Thanks for the lovely reviews guys! You all rule

Love Mel

[melodrama]

OH WOW that was Soooooooo worth the wait!!!!! aww Heero and Relena are so cute together, I can't wait for her to tell him how she feels, and to see where that takes them, and how made it will make Zechs ^_^

I'm relieved that you thought so Believe me that I take no pleasure in keeping people waiting. Damn real life for not allowing me around the clock writing time. Anyway, I have to agree that Heero and Relena are mega cute, and don't worry, all hell is going to break out when Big Brother finds out.

And Hilde never found Duo's body! I believe he's still alive, and so should she! What have you got planned for him? where is he? I refuse to believe that that is the only part in the story that you gave him, or else his body would have been there ^_^ so when is he coming back?

Errrmmmm... *coughs* move along folks, move along.. nothing to see here.. *cough coughs*

Thanks for the review Morganeth! I hope you enjoy the further installments!

Wow! Chibi Reli just loves this story!

Yay! Chibi Reli loves CE!! *dances around* Thanks CR!! I'm so pleased you enjoyed!

Even though I admit it was worth the wait... you're not going to make us wait that long again are you?!!? That would be terrible...

I know, I know... *looks bashful* I never intended for it to take so long to finish this chapter. But I'm really glad you thought it worth the wait! Thanks so much for the review!

Can I do that here? Plug a book when I should be ranting and raving about how fabulous your fic is?

Actually, I'm kinda glad you did. I read this book years ago... years and years ago and I think I need to read it again... thanks for the reference!

I shall continue my rant. The interaction btwn Heero and Relena is really well done. It was so dense with imagery and emotion...WOW! I could feel it, ouch. I cannot wait for the mysteries and repressed feelings to unravel in this one, no I can't.

Thanks so much for such a lovely review Ice! I'm particularly glad that you were affected by the imagery... it really means alot to hear that. Thanks!

Man, GREAT CHAPTER!!!! just to let you know, i've been sitting on this chair by this computer for aggggggggessssssss to get another chapter, but it was worth it!!!!!

Ah yes... I did keep thinking of you, propped up in front of your computer... so sorry about that But I'm thankful that I was able to make it up to you, if only a little I promise to do my best not to keep you waiting too long this time. Thanks Shadow! *hugs*

[melodrama]

Of course, I got teary eyed at Hilde remembering Duo... *strangles Mel* He's not dead, tell me he's not dead! *watches Mel turn blue in the face* You're not going to say anything, are you? *Mel sticks out tongue and Loyce lets go* Fine. Be that way.

The 2xH you've written here screams 'Side Story', but I'm not going to push it... *tries to plant the seed in Mel's mind*

Acks!! Screaming plot bunnies!! Back! Back I say!! Sheesh! It's bad enough that I have Heero in chaps, Trowa dressed as a sherriff and Relena dressed in a cute little school teachers pinafore without you making things worse!!

I've said it once and I'll say it again, this is a wonderful chapter. The story itself is beyond amazing... actually, amazing doesn't even begin to cover it.

Thanks for your kind words Loycekins... you always say the nicest things. Thanks for the reviews and also for putting up with me! *hugs*

That was really worth the wait!!! Can't wait to find out what happens next!!

Thank you Z! I promise, I'm working really hard to get the next installment out as soon as possible. (Lets just say that visiting the ruins of a Roman Thermal baths in Rome did wonders for inspiring the next... scene )

I love it!!!!! The attraction between Heero and Relena is sweet!! I also loved Lucreizia's entrance!! Please write more soon!! I can't wait!!!

Thanks DL! Don't worry... there is definately more on the way

Good things are always worth waiting for, I figure.

*Lets out sigh of relief* Thank you AoD! I must admit that I worry I am losing readers by taking so long, but I hope that in the long run, you will enjoy quality rather than quantity. *hugs* Thanks for your support.

I love this fic, and all the little twists and turns you have! Noin is great! Ending up in Ceasers chambers like she did, . . . man, you gotta love a woman with style! The kissing scean with Relena and Heero, to die for! It made everything that Hildi said about following your heart and stuff sound that much better. Poor Hildi, but yeah, like everyone else is saying, you couldn't have killed him off like that! She didn't find a body!

Well there are certainly more twists and turns planned ahead, so I hope you will stay along for the ride Thanks again for another lovely review Eden. They always make my day. *glomps*

[Stella]

Another chapter well worth the wait, Mel! I loved Heero and Relena's moment under the stars - the whole chapter was great, though ^_^ I can't wait to see what the next one will bring, what with Noin's arrival and all...

Have a safe trip - let us know as soon as you're back and settled in!

*hugs*
Stella

[stefy]

Finally I've been able to read the new chapter!


::happy sigh::

You know, I love so much this story!!
And the romance between Duo and Hildie was so beautiful.. but poor Hildie
It's so sad that they have had so little time to enjoy their union
Anyway I hope that Rel will follow Hildie very good advice.
Great story Mel
btw, when the next chapter?

*HUGS*