Hello readers, it's been a while.

I began this story over four years ago, at 16. Now approaching 20 years old, I've given myself some time to reflect on my work and what it's become. I've seen that Exiled Prince, despite it's immense(ly inexplicable) popularity, bears some gaping flaws.

1) Lack of research

Younger, careless me had fallen to this many many many times. From misrepresenting an entire city to getting Riptide's Greek name wrong on more than one occasion. It's something I have repetitive shame of (particularly to the former) and it wasn't until recently, when an offended reader pointed this out, when i discovered how much my ignorance might harm some people. You're better than this, i tell myself.

2) Tone and Plot inconsistencies

I was a lazy updater, let's face it. Months would go by between uploads, and during these stretches I'd grow as a writer, and my vision for the story would expand. But I never had a clear view of where the story was going. I'd always just wing it, and it would sort of work out. I'd randomly introduce new plot points, twists, and new villains just for the rush as I write, never thinking much about how it'd effect the story.

Comparing the first few chapters with the last few, you'd never guess they're the same story. Thing is, they weren't. The story changed so much in my head as i wrote that i no longer even had room for the Avengers! Uuuughhhhh I frustrate myself.

3) Neglecting my editor's advice

As a writer, it's your right to disagree with your editor. But to neglect their input? To disregard their views? Never do that.

I did that. Yep, I did. She told me that I needed to stop making time jumps. Almost every chapter has a time jump. It really messed with the story's flow and mood, and my gosh. My gosh. I'm sorry, my editor. I should have listened.

4) Personal Issues

Over the course of my late-teens, I underwent a number of tragic experiences that really 'bummed me out'. I developed a weighing depression (later diagnosed as Dysthymia so WOop dee dooo), had two loved ones pass away which still affects me to this day (though not as sharply as then), and stopped taking medication for my diagnosed ADHD. I'm NOT blaming these circumstances as to how Exiled Prince turned out, and i'm NOT nor will i EVER use them as excuses. They were contributing factors in my diminishing and scattered vision for the story, propelled only by the attention it garnered.

I could go on and on, reader. It breaks my heart, after such a following this story has garnered, to do this. But I have come to dread comments every time one pops up, and I feel genuine surprise when some of them are positive. That's not how a writer on this site should feel. I'm not proud of what i've made any more. In fact, I'm rather disgusted by it.

I'm abandoning Exiled Prince. That much is probably apparent by how long it's been since my last update. This story my greatest failure, in my eyes, as a written piece by me. (wow drama queen much)

Now, that's not all.

I DO have some IDEAS for a rewrite. It will have a much more solid and consistent plot-line, with a better defined, less gary-stu Percy Jackson. It may be a while before this idea meets virtual paper (as i'm in the process of writing two other epic-sized fanfics at the moment), and it MAY come under a different title. Keep your eyes open and follow my profile if you're interested.

If you want to see more by me (WOOO shameless promotion, go die in a hole, me), I have some fairly new Disney's Frozen fanfics on my page. If that's not your cup of jo, to each their own, my friend. I'd appreciate the consideration and support.

I know not all of this is good or happy news, but I hope nobody hates me for this decision. If the rewrite does come through, I know I will do a better job, with respect due to the right people.

With love, Jubilee, or as who i was when i started this fic, TheWildeFiles (gosh what a silly name what was 16 year-old me thinking)

see you guys :)