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The True Face of Courage  by FirstMate 7 Review(s)
MithlondReviewed Chapter: 9 on 4/14/2009
It is not often that I go on marathons to read one story, but I must say your story has done that very thing! I have always had a soft spot for the twins and Legolas. Also, it is refreshing to see Estel acting like a normal pig-headed teenage boy for once instead of a miniature adult.
This is very good! It is very enjoyable to read as it does not feel forced or fake in the least.
Please do not delay us too long for the next installment :]

Sulwing of MirkwoodReviewed Chapter: 9 on 4/12/2009
I just read this for the first time and it's just great! I always like good stories with Elladan, Elrohir, and Legolas.
I have to say, Estel is being completely dense--it's called courage! Though I guess everyone makes mistakes now and then, being human. Even the elves are "human" too sometimes...

KittyReviewed Chapter: 9 on 4/8/2009
Oh, you updated! :)))

Really, I'm quite annoyed with the twins right now. That's not the time to fight! Even more so as it ended so badly, obviously.

But I'm even more annoyed with this nasty little liar Benny. Really hope he gets his due in the end! And I'm so worried what will happen to Elrohir now. From the purpose of Elladan's storytelling it is clear that he was not returning to a twin calmly and unharmed waiting there when he returned.

Oh, and I'd certainly not mind if Elladan returned with an angry Lord Elrond and an equally angry Lord Glorfindel to confront these men!

Jay of LasgalenReviewed Chapter: 9 on 4/8/2009
How wonderful to see an update - I was afraid this story had been abandoned!

It's not just Estel I want to shake this time - it's Elladan for his insensitive, arrogant comments, and Elrohir for nursing his grudge. The twins really need to work together at a time like this ...

I could throttle that nasty, sly Benny. What a little sh*t! Now, what's going to happen to Elrohir? Please don't keep us waiting quite so long this time :)


lyncarol333Reviewed Chapter: 9 on 4/8/2009
Thanks so much for this wonderful unexpected update of this great fic.

I love all your fics, and was begining to think you had stopped writting.

Thanks again
Lyn

pipinheartReviewed Chapter: 9 on 4/8/2009
This is good. You feel for Elladan at what he said in anger and Elrohir is so stubron even though Elladan has apoligized to him. Benny is a liar, I'm sure they regret bringing back the dog.

Estel is just as stubron by not listening.

I hope those men don't hurt Elrohir, they don't seem to like men very well.

I think this piece was well thought out, and it was a perfect match.

Love it, Please, update soon....

FantasiaReviewed Chapter: 9 on 4/7/2009
I can't believe that you have updated!!!! I hope that you will post the next chapter soon, I really thought that you have decided to not finish this story, I still re-read Lost, it is one of the best stories that I've read...Thanks for this chapter, I liked it very much and sorry that took you too long, but at the end it is worth it, now to see what will happen to Elrohir, and I just want to shake Estel, so young and so impertinent...and Benny, what a mean boy, and the village, what is wrong with them? They live close to Rivendell and even if they were not Lord Elrond sons, are they expecting elves to be passive about men mistreating their people?...I’m worry for Elrohir, Elladan is right about things not ending well after they quarrel, we have Lost as proof of that…Waiting for more and thank you

Author Reply: Yeah, I finally got up off my duff and finished the chapter. It was such a pain to write, but it's done!!! Anyway, I am so glad that you enjoyed it and thank you so much for reviewing. I don't blame anyone for not reviewing after my pathetically long absence, so it is especially nice of you to send me your nice words. Benny was a brat in the end. I'd written him differently at first, but guess I developed a mean streak and turned him rotten :). I don't think the folks in Brightfalls are really thinking clearly about their attitude toward the twins. I figure most of them haven't seen many (or any) elves and view them with the suspicion of strangers you find in close-knit communities. They're not really bad folks...just uninformed. Well, while I feel motivated, I think I'll work a bit on the next chapter. :) Thank you again for the review! FM

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