I really loved this story! It was a great read and I loved the new characters, Scott and Diane! Thanks and I'd love a sequel like this that involves all of the Cullen's .

Author's Response:

Thank you for your kind review.

I am writing a sequel. Spinal Cord picks up right at the end of No Way Back, but the story itself is quite different. Please give it a read.

Thanks again for the R&R.

~MA

OMG, how did I miss this story? I'm so glad we found each other on facebook, otherwise, I'm ashamed to confess that I would never have read your story. And that would have been a pity... It's beautifully written and I truly admire an author who writes the characters as they need to be written. Thank you for sharing this with us.

Author's Response:

Mina,

Thank you so very much for all of the reviews! I am glad we found each other, too. My stuff isn't what most of the fandom like to read and that's okay.

The biggest completement you can give me is to read the sequel, Spinal Cord, and to tell your freinds about my work. ;)

Thank you again.

~MA

Okay, I haven't reviewed in a awhile... but that's your own fault! This story simply has me hooked! I can't stop reading. 

The previous chapters were just... waw, It's already 01:13 and I'm pretty sure I won't be able to stop reading.

Author's Response:

LOL. Knowing I've kept you glued to my tale is a greater compliment than a review for each chapter.

Thank you.

~MA

I'm still biting my fingernails... By the way I loved the meeting, specially this: Carlisle tensed but kept his voice even. "What would you have done in my place?" Sam made no reply. "We told you about it as soon as we could. You have to realize we did so in good faith. We could have simply hidden our actions from you and disappeared. Jacob, did Sam tell you the reasons I had for changing them?

"

Author's Response:

Ah, Carlisle, always riding the line between diplomat and vampire leader.

~MA

I didn't really get Rosalie on this chapter... I mean, I thought her main objection to a girl becoming a vampire was never being able to have any kids... Diane already has them... So, what's the problem?

Author's Response:

Rosalie doesn't only miss not having children. She misses being human...all the way to the "growing old and grey surrounded by grandchildren" part of life. She said in Eclipse something like "If our stories had happy endings, we'd be under grave stones now." She wants what she cannot have.

~MA

Just like most women... Diane knows more than she tells. What is she hiding?

The Carlisle talk, lol... just lol.

Author's Response:

I tried to keep Carlisle true to canon. I could see him telling Esme what happened later while laughing.

Thanks again for your reviews.

~MA

Finally, some typical newborn reaction, at least from Diane. I love the way Carlisle has organized things so that the children are well taken care of. The ltters to each children... well, that was touching.

Author's Response:

I wanted to explore the newborn reaction thing, but not to the point where it would be the focus. That has been done, a lot.

Ah, the letters...I cried when I wrote that.

~MA

Two newborns... And they haven't attacked each other.... That's remarkable! Perhaps they will be Bella like in regards to self-control. I'm wondering about the kids though.

Another great chapter!

Author's Response:

Scott and Diane recognize each other because I didn't want the story being about them fighting their mates. Hmmm, that would make a good fic though.

Thanks again.

~MA

DAWWWWWW!!! You don't see love like that every day, now, do ya?

Author's Response:

Nope, sure don't. Hope you like how the rest of my story.

Thanks you for the review.

~MA

I, too, have about HAD IT with Diane's stalling. More time, more time, more time isn't going to make it better. Just friggin' blurt it out!

 

I could just spit!

Author's Response:

Diane's stalling must end...eventually.

Thanks for taking the time to write another review.

~MA

I imagine it would be beyond upsetting to see the kids they left behind.

 

but what will it be like as the children grow up, get old and die?

 

How sad.

Author's Response:

Yes, it is very sad. It the vampire's life. That is part of why I wrote this story. I wanted to explore that aspect a bit more. Scott and Diane have a hard road ahead of them. Was it worth it? You decide.

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

~MA

I KNEW Edward was the pissy one!

 

Good start here.

 

5 little orphans. How sad.

Author's Response:

LOL Cut poor Edward some slack. He's just being his over-protective self. However, in this case, can you blame him?

Yes, the children being left behind is sad. I'm mean like that.

Thanks for the review.

~MA

Hey! Great story so far, I really like the plot line! I was planning on writing a review when I finished the story, but I really wanted to tell you now that I love it so far :)

 

I think the story you’ve set up so far is very believable – the car crash, Carlisle saving the couple and so forth. It’s getting very interesting now with all of the deaths and memories. I have to say, after Carlisle heard his coworker died, I kind of thought “Why are random people dying? First Lauren now this chick… I hope she explains.” And you did explain! And boy, does it make the story good.

 

I also like your OC’s Scott and Diane. You’ve made some realistic characters which is nice to see. However, I don’t feel that their newborn experience was quite how I imagined a newborn would be like. We see Bella transform, but she really was an extremely exceptional case, and the way I understand everyone’s reaction from the books is that the first thing a newborn wants to do is kill and drink blood. They also seem to lose their humanity and can only gain it after years of experience as a vampire -- your characters keep all of their human emotions, and habits as well. It’s a very little thing, but they sit down a lot, and when Bella turned, she had to almost force herself to sit to look normal; standing still forever would have done her just fine. I also find it weird that your characters still shower. Edward never showered and Bella would call it her “human moment” when she needed to shower and brush her teeth etc.

 

I can understand how they kept their human emotions, because they transformed together and had a greater bond because of it, but the human habits I think would disappear.

 

Your characterization of the Cullen family is good, although Edward seems a little out of it in the first few chapters. His anger is justified, but something about his words and actions through his anger seems out of character to me. However, there was one thing Edward said that made me go, “Wow, this is something SM herself would write Edward saying.”:

“Edward closed his eyes briefly. "I thought so." He stared across the river and ran his hand through his hair. "The position I'm in now as a husband and father—these titles are new to me. I'd waited so long to find Bella, and Renesmee…she's nothing short of a miraculous gift. They're both treasures that I don't deserve and I will do everything in my power to protect them. I know I've been incredibly hard on you and Scott."”

It’s so beautiful! One of my favourite parts of the story so far, actually. I was really glad that Diane and Edward could finally be friends and act like a family. I’m sad that there’s not a lot of Bella though! Maybe in later chapters?? Maybe…

OH, your action and description is wonderful to read. It’s all very vivid and the vampire fighting is written so well, you can really see what is happening step by step. It’s awesome to read such great action!

Since this is nearing a page in length, I think I’m going to leave it at that :P Great story so far! Expect another review soon! I can’t wait to read how this all plays out.

Author's Response:

Thank you for your review.

You have many good things to say about my work. I am glad you are enjoying it. This is my first book-length story and I learned a lot writing it.

The fault of having too many human habits is true. It was simply something I didn't keep a tight handle on. As far as the memories go, that was on purpose. So many fics (even canon) focus on the loss of human memories. I wanted to explore the pain that would be caused when a vampire retained many of them. In Diane's case--all of them. In some ways it seems worse. To remember all, for eternity, and know what you lost.

I dreaded writing action at first. It got easier as I went on. Good to know it is liked.

Thanks again,

~MA