Oh, I assume you're referencing Ursula's death by arrow huh? Or perhaps Josephine's? It's true they were both wearing steel helms, but they were OPEN-FACED steel helms. They could protect against most blows, but not arrows straight to the face. Claymores, as you might imagine, prefer having their vision relatively unconstricted. Their only facial protection is over the forehead, on the sides of the face, and over the cheeks a bit.

That leaves one crucial area open to attack and bad luck, and thus why you saw dead claymores in the fanfic.

My only personal problems with the story are:

Oh well, I've heard about this objection before. Rest assured she will enjoy more sympathetic treatment in book 2, which is currently in progress.

Ah yes, the perennial question of "Why is she with him?" I've run into this with my neighbor's daughter, who is dating a guy many think "questionable". Why? No one's certain, but there are minor complaints all the time about it. Think of it this way-isn't something like this more realistic than having the bizarre pairing of Miria & Rigardo? You'll note that many of the claymores in the story share your doubts, but like my neighbor's daughter, the relationship endures regardless.

Now, now, if you actually go back and read the story you'll notice Miata did just fine slaughtering human opposition. Miria didn't see enough combat to end your impression, although her near-awakened moment ought to end your concerns regarding her strength.

As for horses' speed being greater, I present thee my counter-evidence: http://manga.bleachexile.com/claymor...6-page-21.html

You remember who won that race now don't you?

Glad you enjoyed it. Do you think it'd get a good reception fanfiction.net? I know some parts are controversial, but I think it'll be an excellent addition regardless.

That's great to hear! That damn thing isn't quite the finished version (there's still some grammar to be fixed). It's been a multi-hundred hour labor of love, much revised over time to satisfy the fans and my primary editors, Shiek927 (at first) and later Shelter. Tragically Shiek is procrastinating and stuck at chapter 4, so I appreciate the effort on your part.

I'm sure you appreciate the way Miria led all of the Ghosts against the Organization successfully.

I can tell; this chapter made the whole world explode

Still; their's always that chance that something may happen or change; it's not like we have the actual chapter yet after all .

Could be just wishful thinking though

How've you been? It's been ages since I've heard from you

4 am here... know the feeling I work and have tons of chores I have to do as well. Maybe I should just go to be and start reading a book...

Yeah... I literally couldn't breath and everything seemed to freeze. It was a thousand times worse than watching Clare's head get cut off in ch 92... and that one floored me literally. That time though thank god there was no more evil panels that followed it... but this time was a nigthmare.

btw... do you want the link to the 6 spoiler pics? Must warn you seeing them was like getting hit by a train.

I've been here almost all day for that very reason...

Tried going to sleep already but the death of a goddess just pissed me off to much to sleep though... but this drinking myself to sleep idea sounds good.