Reviews for The Woods Run Red
Akaichi-rin chapter 1 . 8/1
Hi, I am a beta-reader. I recently came across your fic and it's honestly really good. I just wanted to know if you would be interested in my services? I have beta-read before for 7 other users. I can do everything from spelling check, grammar check, correcting the sentence structure, relaxing wordy words etc etc.
Since you already have so many chapters already published, I can slowly work from the first chapter onwards.
Of course, it's totally up to you XD
I just wished to ask, that's it. I love your stories and I wanted to help out in any way I could.
Thank you for your consideration. I wish you well! stay safe!

- akaichi_rin~
Oranganeh97 chapter 31 . 7/7
Hey there, I really enjoyed it , please keep working hard! I will wait Ur next part!
Sly Riddle chapter 31 . 5/30
Nice its been a while ️
Guest chapter 31 . 5/29
Thanks for the update! To awnser your question, sorry, I know pepole ship these two ,but personally I always liked them better as friends. Other than that awsome chapter!
Bella Scullw chapter 31 . 5/26
Hi !
When the notification came I couldn't believe it ! I almost screamed with excitement XDD, I wasn't expecting it but I celebrated for the new chapter.

It's pretty quiet compared to the roller coaster ride the others were, but I loved the interaction you showed for Luff and Ace with their new friends. Ace Wolf-Dog (XD) was great, I laughed at the part where you said it took Marco and Thatch an hour to tell Izo things, and another hour to convince Ace to get out of the woods but you could still see each other his eyes, I imagined him as cats that hide in the dark or in the heights and watch you with suspicion XD. I'm glad that he trusted them more, with this fight he had with Luffy it would have been sad if he only wandered through the forest looking to get hurt to have some distraction, it is healthier for said distraction to be with other people who accept him and include him in the group even if you don't want to become human. A pretty nice gesture from Thatch and Marco, and I guess Izo from now on as well.

Sabo's dream, well, no doubt I'll tell him the king of creepy dreams. I think there was enough tension with the dream in which Luffy stabs Ace, and now another dream about Ace, but this time dying? Whatever will happen will be pretty fatal for both brothers, and it seems that although Ace will be physically injured, Luffy will have a pretty strong emotional or psychological side, and those things are worse for him. Ah, I'm afraid e.e. I hope (want) that I can prevent that.

And Luffy ... considerable adorable (and a little childish) his reluctance to sleep alone, but that is something that has always characterized him for his experiences (in the canon and in this AU). It moves me a little although I think it is also a weakness for him, not something bad, but it must be overcome. However, if I think it was a good decision to leave home when Sabo and Ace are gone, he has good instincts and something tells me he was definitely being watched by his creepy stalker. Zoro is a good option to seek refuge, he trusts him and has shown that he is trustworthy. I'm glad they're friends, and their little conversation about the leader hunter heritage came on time. I was wondering if Zoro would accept just to find out what happened to Luffy or try to calm things down, but then I thought about it and well ... it's Zoro XD, he can be as indifferent as Luffy to many things, he lives in the present, no in the past so your response was expected. Let's see where they get a successor now ... XD.

Google Translate is not the best way to read, I know I miss some XD stuff, but it doesn't matter, it's worth it. Later I hope to prosper in my English classes to understand better. I like the plot, even though at first glance it seems a bit strange XD, and I'm certainly glad it's a long story. I'm glad the other Straw Hats show up eventually, I'll wait to see it: D. About Dragon, I can't blame his paranoia on Ace after he did, but he was still a horrible father, if even the prospect of his son's murderer realized what was going on with Luffy and he didn't. Apparently it will be one more headache for Sabo and Ace.

At the moment I adore the relationship of Ace's human friends with him, if they get more openly involved in the conflict, well, it will be their decision (and yours XD). And yes, the misinterpretation of everyone is the main thing of this fic and I really enjoy it, it is amazing to see how similar they are, the morality and amorality that there is, the cruel side or the human side (even in the "monsters"), and how some learn about this while others refuse to accept it.

About Sabo and Koala ... I will be happy with what you decide, I see them as an eventual couple but not in something that is explicit-explicit, as you say, I see Sabo as a more distant being than his brothers and that is also part of its charm, it is a little more selective by decision so it will be difficult to enter your heart. Maybe I'm more inclined to physical attraction than passionate love xD. And on the subject of drinking XD blood, I think it would be at a delicate or dangerous moment, with that hunger strike that Sabo is doing it would not surprise me if he urgently needed blood at a time when Luffy would not be around and Koala could give him just to "pay" for the fact that in the end he saved her (though he got her into XDD trouble in the first place). The same is something you will decide, however, if I hope they can be friends at least.

The explanation about the meeting of Luffy, Sabo and Ace intrigued me more, I was half suspecting that Ace spent time stalking Luffy only to drive Dragon crazy and you confirm it. Oh, I want to get to that part now, and now that you mention Makino too ...

Will Luffy want to have adventures later? Oh, another answer that fills me with more doubts XD.

Thanks for updating! I will wait for the next chapter!
yukino76 chapter 31 . 5/26
Good update thanks
poemado chapter 31 . 5/26
Super happy to see this update. Love this story
SunsetDawn420 chapter 31 . 5/26
Aaaaaah! Yes, a new chapter! Yay.
I liked it. And I think I know where you got your inspiration from ...?
"School had closed for the semester, but students were encouraged to 'keep up with their studies online', which of course every student did because who didn't love school?" xD
Uh, yeah, wellll ...
No, don't know much more to say, just know that I'm really happy for the new chapter and that I'm looking forward to the next one. I read this one while I should have studied so, yeah, there's a lot of truth in this sentence of yours because, yeah.
Anyways. Thanks. This chapter made my day :)
RIAEVANS chapter 31 . 5/26
Tysvm 4 d awesome update
I love vampire sabo
Just my opinion but I really hope no romance coz it kills d enjoyment of d fic for me especially sabos coz he is my fav character
Hope d above statement does not make u mad
Stay safe and healthy
weep for the empty chapter 31 . 5/26
I have no idea how i forgot about this story, but i'm so happy its back! Wonderful chapter 3
AnimeAngel2692 chapter 31 . 5/26
I’m thinking you must be psychic. Just yesterday I was reading an old fanfic and thought about this one them bam! I get the update, just pure awesomeness. It was a fantastic chapter, I love it and looking forward to the next one.

Also if you’re writing non-fiction stories, count me it for that. I’d loved to read them one day! Thank you for your awesome work.
Bella Scullw chapter 30 . 5/22
Now, although I would like to leave a review in each chapter, I do not think it works well, I already read everything in one sitting and probably cannot separate well what each chapter touched.

In general lines I loved that you put Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper and Zoro to history, perhaps Nami, Usopp and Chopper are a little forgotten but by the context it is perfectly understandable. Will you also include Franky, Robin, Brook and Jinbei? I think they were an interesting bond for Luffy considering his trauma with hunters, it is good that despite that he does not fear all humans, and is a precious nod to the canon. But speaking of his trauma, I can't believe how thoughtless Dragon is ... or maybe if I can believe it, I don't know anymore, he's never been a great father but the fact that he never even realized that his men tortured his son under his nose ... I wonder what Makino saw him. How could he love his wife so much but never connect with Luffy? Certainly as he says, he is not made to be a father, so he should not look for Luffy if you have a little conscience, in the video they sent him he perfectly saw that he was comfortable and calm, and his refusal to return should give him an idea . But hey, this was the man who killed Roger without even giving him a truce (at least according to what is understood so far). From what little good he did I suppose was training him (forcing him to train), Luffy's abilities later allowed him to live and survive in the forest with Ace and Sabo, a life that I'm sure not just any human could bear. And the bond Luffy has now with his brothers is very, very precious.

As for Ace ... what happened to him is as traumatic as in canon, or maybe more. I really like that she was able to live with her parents for a while and that in this AU, Ace loved her father. It's a refreshing change, although things obviously couldn't go well. His life in the forest broke him until he turned him from the happy and carefree child to the suicidal and distrustful teenager of all, it is sad. However, perhaps he can heal not only for Luffy and Sabo, because they are like him, outcasts, and I think for Ace at some point in his mind that means they have to understand each other because they lived through similar things; something that is different with Marco and Thatch. When they appeared in the first chapter I was anxiously waiting for Ace to connect with them. I wasn't sure because it seemed very gruff, but it eventually happened! (I adored and it made me laugh when Ace licks Marco xD's cheek, hahahaha, I wasn't expecting it and then he says it's not an XD dog). I'm happy, just like Luffy's wink with Zoro and the others, this wink from Ace with his crew melts me. Hopefully in the end Whitebeard will also enter the pack and be able to give him an opportunity to prove that he is not a monster and should not judge him for the sins of others (there they have all committed serious sins). With the appearance of Shanks I have hope because his surprise at the fact that wolves and vampires have a society also surprised me. That was tied to Sabo's thoughts in his flashback when he thought he believed humans were not so evolved to have such complex feelings. Seriously, everyone needs an urgent talk about the complexity of their societies before going to kill themselves.

And the last of the brothers ... Sabo, despite the chapters and the flashbacks, he is still as far away as Marco would say. I took with curiosity the explanations about the noble vampires, thoroughbreds, and the apparent lack of feelings or remorse. Perhaps that explains why Sabo is still so reluctant to open up to others, unlike Luffy and Ace who in their own way are bonding with other people despite their trauma, Sabo still does not cross the fine line that has been established. Koala's entry, however, also gives me hope, although I will not deny that those hopes are not only in the realm of friendship, my romantic side came out when Koala thinks he is quite cute, and during his walk to death that Sabo soulless was quite ... attractive, crazy no doubt but somehow it had its charm. I don't even know why I liked XD, but in fact it did, somehow I felt it was ... charismatic, it was certainly scary but it was attractive at the same time. The good thing was that this phase did not last (and hopefully you die Doflamingo for doing such a thing e.e) and nothing happened to regret. Will Sabo find Koala again? Now that she is in a weak state it may be beneficial to find another blood donor, and the conflicts that would arise with Koala for being a hunter would be welcome. I know it would not be the beginning of a healthy XD relationship, but vampires always leave me to the expectation of that, although it would still be necessary to find out how blood consumption is, except for the occasion when Sabo forced Luffy, no It seemed to be really bad. Is it linked to emotions? Does it make any difference if Sabo drinks blood from someone he loves as a brother to someone who may be he physically attracted? And what would that be like for Koala if it happened? Luffy doesn't seem to find out most of the time XD. (Here I am already rambling) As I ship to Koala and Sabo I would like them to become a couple, but I will take what comes. Anyway I hope Koala can appear more in the story.

There are still many mysteries to solve, there are some gaps that finish adjusting the past of Sabo, Ace and Luffy in relation to their present, but I think that in general I understood most of it well. Anyway at some point I will give you a reread that will surely make me understand more things. I'm still curious about the person who is obsessed with Luffy, now at least we know he is a wolf, but why? What type of interest does it have? Is he romantic-obsessive or platonic-obsessive Ace type, but more twisted and crazy?

I would also like to learn more about Dragon and what led to Makino's death. Sabo dug a well there when he said that Ace had something to do with the death of Luffy's mother, and according to the flashbacks it is seen that Ace had a lot of anger and that he could kill his brother in the times when he was alone and vengeful. However, at the same time Sabo and Ace were aware that Luffy was tortured by hunters, how did that happen? I remember that one of the flashbacks saw a meeting of Luffy, Sabo and Ace, and that he was not afraid, was that after he was rescued or was it before? Somehow they wanted to take him with Luffy's grandmother or put him safe with other humans, why would they take such consideration? Did they know him a little before they joined as a family?

From the last two chapters, something I had been thinking about when Sabo was psycho came to mind and mocked Luffy for the fact that he would always obey him and Ace no matter what they said or did to him. He said he was messy, and even though that hurt even me, it gave an interesting perspective. It's not that I haven't thought about that before but never quite as profound, and not just because of this story, it also affects the canon: Luffy's unhealthy habit of being so fiercely loyal that he can be as self-destructive as Ace clings to people. even if that hurts you and once it does it won't let go. It wouldn't be that much of a problem if it were all flaked honey in the end, but Sabo is right that Luffy gets hurt a lot in the woods with wolves and vampires problems, and what happened when Sabo went wild? He followed and obeyed even though he should have struggled more before being forced to obey. And what about Ace? He loves Luffy, no doubt, but he is a wolf and his instincts are wilder than that of humans, his animal side prevails a lot and it is not a healthy thing for Luffy either. It is not their fault, they were born that way or they lean towards that kind of life, but it happens and it is regrettable. Perhaps Sabo thinks that Luffy would not cling to them as much if he had not suffered so much with the hunters, but at the same time he knows that Luffy is not the only "messy", they all are. The problem is how to deal with it. Hopefully they can do it, I don't want them to be separated, as this is an AU their life cannot be adventures throughout the world (at least I think so ._.), although perhaps in the future each one can take something more from humans with which they are connecting.

I have no idea how it will end but I am anxious and expectant. Hopefully you can update soon, otherwise I'll just wait. I really like this story and I will wait as long as it is to see its end.

Thank you. And again sorry if you don't understand much. I use google translate.
Bella Scullw chapter 1 . 5/22
First of all, hello! and second congratulations for creating this story!

To tell the truth, the premise did not appeal to me because ... well, it seemed very strange to me. There was no need to wait so I ignored the story until I found out that you had also written Defenders Whithout Fear (which I haven't read thoroughly yet and I have reserved it for a while, although the little I read loved it) and so I thought that It couldn't be bad. I found so many bizarre things in the fandom that I guess my fear was a little justified XD, although of course your story surprised me in a good way.

When I read Little Red Riding Hood AU I imagined something of wolves but not literally, especially when in the first chapter we are introduced to Marco, Zoro, Nami, Usopp and Thatch in the forest. I thought it was more like wild wolves and not werewolves as it seems to be. The context of Luffy and Ace in a little house in the middle of the forest totally confused me XD, but with the passing of the chapters I began to understand the context of tense coexistence and the war for survival between races. Of course, I did not expect Luffy at first, I thought he had probably gotten lost in the forest and that Sabo and Ace became attached to him. That he was a hunter, however, is attractive, added to the fact that Sabo is a vampire while Ace is a wolf. This means that while the three races in general are trying to exterminate themselves, these three boys love each other and take care of each other, showing a different and dangerous perspective for their fellow men. Everyone's past is quite dark, much more than I thought, but I love the story. The supernatural theme really fell like a ring.
PD: As I said, I don't speak English, I hope you can understand something. I apologize if you don't.
Onar27 chapter 30 . 1/17
Wow, I read through this whole story in one day! In my defense I was stuck in bed with the flu, but still! Now, I'm torn and can't decide whether I want and update of Defenders or in this one. Ugh! See what you do with having two amazingly amazing stories? (I bet there's more, just haven't read them yet).
Anyway, on the story: I'm kinda confused as to who the hell this "lone wolf" is. You mentioned a tattooed hand and at first I did think it was Law, but then you made it clear it wasn't. So now I'm going through the characters of One Piece with tattoos and still can't figure it out! It has to be someone strong, so that he'd create a problem in the future, but still not too strong to just up and kidnap Luffy...nope, can't figure it out!
I'm kinda mad at both Ace and Sabo in the latest chapters, though I'm kinda inclined to leave Sabo off the hook after the last one.
But still I think everyone went way too easy on him on trying to kill Luffy and braining his blood with force and yes I'm even including himself in that, fainting and all. Like not even a small break down? Not a big heartfelt apology? Not a fear that it will happen again? Whatever Sabo.
About Ace...ugh...I love Ace and his relationship with Luffy and I like the whole possessive streak you've given him in this story, but it just pissed me off that he'd manhandle Luffy and even hurt him. That's abuse and he's wrong and unfair and it's kinda sad how Luffy really is messed up and just forgives them like that. I hope Ace feels bad. Like really bad. Also, Sabo is right and when you love someone you have to think of them and what they need first and it's been made clear that Luffy gets hurt all the time, with their current arrangement and there's no Devil Fruit in this story, for it not to matter as much.
Anyway, my small pet peeve is that even if the characters have complete different back stories, I still want them to be the characters I know. So, Ace lashing out because he won't let Luffy leave them is kinda against the character? Not that he jumped to the conclusion or that he fears it or even that he got mad, but Ace would think that Luffy would be better off without him, that was a vital part of his character; thinking everyone was better off without him, but maybe that will be explained it the next chapters. Also, Luffy can't be Luffy without freedom and adventure, so it also hits me as odd sometimes that he doesn't care much about it and all he wants is to just live with his brothers forever, in one place, no dream, no ambition. Then again as I said, maybe you have plans for all of that and these characters do have complete different back stories.
Please update this story! It's amazing and at first I couldn't believe how well developed it was! You have an amazing talent for story telling and thank you for sharing it with us!
Onar
Guest chapter 30 . 12/11/2019
Please update!
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