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| The Heir Apparent by Mirkwoodmaiden | 6 Review(s) |
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| Fimbrethil | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 11/15/2025 |
| “My friend, what do your Elf eyes see,” he whispered.” Lol! I mean, it is not funny, but the circumstances are the same. I suppose Erithain fathers Halbarad? “We must set a defensive formation and protect my wife and my son at all cost. Take the horses into the Trollshaw and hide them. We will retrieve them after the Orcs are either dispatched or fled. Move quickly now and give the orders around. I must see to my wife and son.” I would have thought they would want to keep the horses, to immediately flee if necessary. But I guess they don’t fight like the Rohirrim. But Éomund was more easily killed because he was pulled from his horse, I think. Oh right, Gilraen knows from the vision. I hope Aragorn remembers his father’s love for him somewhere. And that Gilraen will remember the happy times too, and be comforted. Oh dear! I had forgotten his death would make much more sense if he was distracted! “My love, I am sorry I was not able to protect you. I have failed.” Wow he sounds like somebody else. Faramir, I think. (or anybody else who is married, really). Éomund to, I guess, though I imagine he died on the field and his wife wasn’t there. I suppose if love is replaced with king/captain etc. it could be Boromir. Om further thoughts it could be Finduilas or Denethor. Or even Théoden, once he realizes what happens to Théodred. I need to stop thinking about this before it gets any sadder… “Arathorn looked gently into his son’s eyes, “My son, never be afraid of death, for I will be waiting for you on the other side.” After expending this last reserve of energy, Arathorn slipped from the world.” Wow. 208 years to go! In response to your A/N: my book timeline says Saruman discovered in 2939 that Sauron was searching the fields. Which means they could have been doing it earlier, but he didn’t know. I probably have realized Arathorn was killed like King Harold was in 1066, but I had forgotten. I also hadn’t thought that Tolkien wrote it that way on purpose, but maybe he did. | |
| Nurayy | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 4/24/2021 |
| Oh my I knew it that it would happen. But that doesn't make it any easier. You pulling at the emotions with your writing. Author Reply: Nurayy! Sorry that I didn't have a chance to respond earlier! That was a rough chapter to write! Such heart-rending grief. Glad that you liked this chapter. Hope you are well! ((hugs)) MM | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 3/23/2020 |
| All three showed courage in this fight. Alas for the death of Arathorn. Now Gilraen's brother must fulfill his oath to Arathorn. Author Reply: Larner! I remember this was a really hard chapter to write because of what had to happen in it. Everybody's life was going to change so much because of what had to happen. I really tried to stay true to what I thought each character was going through. In the end I think it did turn out really well. Thanks for taking the time to write. It really means a lot. MM | |
| Larner | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 11/7/2005 |
| No, I don't mind the AU elements at all. Just wish I'd had more time to read it as it was written and first posted. A couple typos, but not too bad (and as we ALL have typos on occasion I ain't complaining). Interesting reason for why Aragorn went then, and for them to have the chance to say goodbye as well. Author Reply: Larner! Don't even think about when you started reading my story! I'm just glad that you are now enjoying so much now! I thought hard about the AU elements and they just seemed to work well with the story as I was writing it! You just can't have a heartfelt conversation with an arrow in the eye! Only a bit distracting! ;-) Dreaded typos, Y'know you can real something a hundred times and still not catch everything. My MA Dissertation was the same way! I think two other than myself read the darn thing and still I see typos! Grrr! :-)) MM | |
| Eruanneth_Luin | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 6/29/2005 |
| Even though I knew it was coming, the pain of Aragorn and Gilraen losing father and husband to an orc arrow was a severe blow. Acquainting the boy with the twin elves who would be his closest friends and mentors during his early years was an especially nice touch. Having to give up the ones dearest to your heart for their safety would be difficult at best; but being specifically targeted for destruction by the Enemy sometimes makes a tough decision necessary. Author Reply: Eruanneth_Luin I realised I had never responded to your review! Thanks so much for taking the time to read and review! I thought that if Aragorn had faces around him that he knew from Fornost it would make the transition a little easier. >being specifically targeted for destruction by the Enemy sometimes makes a >tough decision necessary. Arathorn does what he needs to do, cost him what it may. MM | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 8 on 10/1/2003 |
| Another great chapter. This was all rendered very realistically from several points of view. I could see why people did what they did and was really moved by Arathorn's death. Author Reply: Thanks Daw! It wasn't an easy chapter to write and I think it turned out well. :-) MM | |