I would just like to make a comment about your author's note in chapter 2.
I don't think you should get too angry about people mistaking you for Chinese or Mongolian. Like all humans, we make mistakes. Most people automatically assume Asians are Chinese, and I know it gets extremely annoying to those who aren't Chinese, but it is what should be expected when they're not Asian themselves. For instance, I can't tell the difference between French and Germans. It's just something we have to get used to.

On "The Gray Bird" (add *insert sheepish smiley*)

One more thing worthy of note is the way you (PhoenixBlade) utilized the prose. It was effective (conveyed the characters' feelings, added tension and emotion to the story, increased - wait, is that the right word?! or is it heightened? anyway - the story's effect and impact on the reader.

Again, kudos to PhoenixBlade!

On "The Gray Bird"

"The Gray Bird" - a most curious title, it seemed to me. However, it made much more sense once I glossed over its entirety.

The most outstanding thing (for me) about this fanfic was the way you (Phoenix Blade) conveyed the characters' feelings and emotions. Perhaps, the vivid way you (PhoenixBlade) had described Kagome's and Sesshoumaru's situations had to do something with it. Another thing worthy of note is that despite its rather short length (as compared to other fanfics I have come across, that is), the story makes an excellent characterization for both Kagome and Sesshoumaru.

It ("The Gray Bird") isn't just an "empty" fanfic. It had substance as well as style, so to speak (I've come across too many creations that have somewhat an "original" plot, but had rather poor construction. It had the potential to be a great read, but the effect is ruined by poor style, wrong grammar, misspellings, and so on and so forth. I guess much comes down to the author's writing skill, won't you agree?). So far, I haven't encountered any fanfic with a plot just like the one employed in this fanfic (but I'm 99% sure that there're others SOMEWHAT like this - it's highly likely, I suppose). It's very artistically done, which, in my opinion, sets it apart from all other fanfictions I've come across. It's excellent. The way it was constructed was simply superb (although there're things that, I think, can still be improved - BUT, overall, it was good).

Oh, and the prose at the end was good (I like it *insert smiley here*).

Keep up the good work!

TTvTT that was amazing...it definitely pulled some hertstrings =]

As I read this all over again I noticed there were chapters that I had not read before. I liked how Inutaisho was in Kagome's side and helped her and how Sesshoumaru suffered as he faced his demons and ultimately I LOVED the ending!

Greetings!

I remember reading your story before but I saw it this morning and began to read it all over again. I must say that I'm proud that my generation isn't entirely lost now that some young people still believes in traditions, especially those related to ancestry and ethnicity. I'm not Hmong, I'm Latin and the way of life here is somehow alike. This is a male-ruled society and the wife always gets blamed should a marriage fail. It happened to my mother so I would know.

Excellent story, even if Sesshoumaru is such a dick! (pardon my French)

Regards
Dana Daidouji

It started out so depressing but in the last chapter it was sooooo romantic and I hope Sesshomaru doesn't go back on his word although I wished Kagome was a little bit 'unforgiving' with him, you know make him beg a little. Update soon!

Figures. (**sighs -_-' **) My dad went through that too. The only thing is that my mom and dad never got back together even though he aplologized millions of times. Mom just could ~not~ forgive him. Don't let this end like my parents please!!!!!!!!!!!! Make more chapters and update very soon!!!!!!!!!!!

............wow.....i cant seem 2 stop crying right now *sniff,sniff*plz update thats all i ask I really really wanna c the ending 2 this story plz......take care Ja Ne ^.^

I just wanna ask you for something: make 'em happy. yes, Sesshoumaru deserves it but, please, make them happy in the end. Thanks.
I like your story btw.
-Kanz

this fanfiction is amazingly similar to one i read along time ago but it focused more on the part where kagome and sesshoumaru reconcile but it also included a very intense lemon. i don't remember the name of this fanfiction but was wondering if you are the same author. because i loved the first one and its lemon (i know i am such a perv) if you are or if you are not i wish for you to continue the story it is so well written.
happy hunting

this fanfiction is amazingly similar to one i read along time ago but it focused more on the part where kagome and sesshoumaru reconcile but it also included a very intense lemon. i don't remember the name of this fanfiction but was wondering if you are the same author. because i loved the first one and its lemon (i know i am such a perv) if you are or if you are not i wish for you to continue the story it is so well written.
happy hunting

This chapter was good! Sesshoumaru's an idiot. And I don't know how I feel about the whole "immortal" thing. I've always known I will done day die. And I don't live life up. So, yeah, Sesshoumaru is an idiot. Exactly as he described himself "a fool."

Please keep up the wonderful work and update soon!

@_@ ur story has so much drama, and oh my gosh, its jus so enthralling!!! i love ur style, ur descriptions flow and the lyrics jus blend in grat with ur writing. keep on writing cuz i will be sad T-T if i dont get a ending lol!

sayanora~~
ParaKiss_chan

I'm inclined to agree with Sango. He got what he deserved and if I was Kagome, I wouldn't give his stupid ass another chance. Then again, I'm not quite as sweet or forgiving as she is.

This story is so good. Now you have me fighting mad at Sesshoumaru.