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May the Valar Protect Them  by Nilmandra 1 Review(s)
rgbjReviewed Chapter: 18 on 1/9/2004
Oh poor sweet elfling is scared too. Things are so much worse now. I know Tolkien said elves die if raped but if Tathiel had to stay alive for the sake of the children I wonder if she could manage it.
Tathiel's daydreaming was nice. Did Rawien care for her. Oh my yes.
Men sure can't meet elves eyes. Are they that intimidating? I always thought of them as aloof but generally calm and cool. Yes I have read the Sil and prefer to think of those elves as aberrations.
How much are the poor elves going to have to take. I am glad Hazad is going to get rid of the problem man, even if he is Hazad's brother.
OOH They are in trouble now. Thranduil is ranting. He must realize that they are dealing with the dregs of humanity. You know the elves don't have a much better track record they just live long enough to get better sense. Well here is the discussion of how Tathiel can survive forcible rape for the sake of the children. But what a horrible thing to go through and have a memory of forever.
Such a touching scene in Legolas' bedroom and then Lathron's vision. The king is very aware of how his grief and the children's also, is affecting their family life. He is trying but usually the mother is the heart of the family and would be so missed.
How shocking this behavior must be to both sets of children. Tinania and Earundra must live through it and Thranduil's family feel helpless to do anything to help. At least they have each other. Both sets have someone they can cling to when they are so frightened.
Well things have gone from bad to worse. From the frying pan to the fire.
I could go on here for a few more cliches but I won't bore you.
Well these frightening things are going to give long memories to the elflings and that is a pity. Also the king is going to have a hard time dealing with men again. Just when I was getting ready to see how Legolas would deal with being home and having a family we are back on the road again. Rats.

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