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It  by White Wolf 56 Review(s)
Tiinaj1Reviewed Chapter: 18 on 10/24/2015
Now this was a different kind of LOTR story. I do not like snakes but you made me want to know more. Great job!!!

Author Reply: I like to be as original as I can get on most of the stories I write. I think snakes are neat, but I have a healthy respect for them, especially the ones with venom. I think its also neat when anything I write can inspire someone to learn more about something or someone. Thank you.

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 18 on 2/26/2010
The snake dead, but its progeny possibly hatching at some untoward time in the future? But of course! At least this one danger is past, and the trees merely rejoice that Legolas was spared! Now, to see what dangers these two get into next time!

Author Reply: Yeah, the snake is definitely dead, and hatching progeny is a distinct possibility. It's unlikely that L & A will have to worry about that one. I had to get Legolas back to the forest, and of course, the trees would forgive him and be happy he came back. You can bet it will be another wild ride.

I tried to thank everyone who reviewed my stories at MEGA, but I'm sure I missed some. If I missed you, please know I appreciate all of your kind words very much. :o)

Author Reply: EEEPS! I meant MEFA.

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 17 on 2/26/2010
Thank heavens for the unwieldy bulk of the snake! Now, to get out of there!

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 16 on 2/26/2010
And we so hope they do not fall to that fate. For It is on Its way, and they are still within reach. However, adrenaline is a powerful thing....

LarnerReviewed Chapter: 15 on 2/26/2010
At last--some leisure to read and comment. Good--the weather for the moment works in their favor. Now--if they could possibly behead the serpent as they leave, it would rid ME of one more horror....

Sulwing of MirkwoodReviewed Chapter: 18 on 2/23/2010
Ohhhhhh, classic horror story ending there! They think everything is okay but it's not! I can just see some years in the future, Aragorn and Legolas will decide to show Eldarion the site of one of their near-death experiences and SURPRISE! It will begin all over again.

Well, they made it. Finally. :) Legolas should thank his lucky stars that he was born an elf, or Aragorn would have got him killed years ago. Speaking of death though, I can only imagine Elrond's reaction when they return *this* time. Aragorn and Legolas have survived orcs, trolls, and a giant snake, but I think one of these days Elrond will just finish them off and save everyone a lot of trouble later.

Great story, thanks so much for the good times! Love how you write Aragorn and Legolas!

P.S. So, when is your next story going to begin? :)

Author Reply: Yeah, I couldn't resist. A fellow writer/friend from Germany called the snake she in a review on another site, and when I asked why, she said the Germain word for snake was in the feminine, so that gave me the idea for the ending. I love stuff like that. Oh my. I like your idea about the future. What fun that would be.

Yes, they sure did. I agree that Legolas has a big advantage on these misadventures because he's an elf. I imagine Elrond will surely give them a very stern lecture, then he might finish them off. :o)

I'm glad you enjoyed the story and the way I write L & A.

I have a new story that I'll post soon.

Sulwing of MirkwoodReviewed Chapter: 17 on 2/23/2010
Who ever said humans were weak? Aragorn is living proof of the contrary! I would hate to be going through what the Dynamic Duo is experiencing right now.

Poor snake, can't get at the little humans. Still, I wouldn't get to comfortable, Aragorn. You guys NEVER have luck go your way for long. Though maybe it will this time. Legolas can't keep going forever without proper care.

Author Reply: That man does have an enormous constitution, doesn't he? Me, too. It certainly is a test of endurance - and luck.

It isn't for lack of trying, that's for sure. I don't think Aragorn's been comfortable since he found out that the tunnels weren't empty. :o) No, not even an elf can survive every time when things like this happen. The next chapter will resolve a lot.

Sulwing of MirkwoodReviewed Chapter: 16 on 2/23/2010
At least they made some progress, but it looks like they're about to lose out to the cold and It is on the way! Oh no!!!! Why can't they EVER luck out? :O


Author Reply: That's true, though it wasn't easy. The cold can be very dangerous, so we must hope they'll be all right, even though It is coming after them.

ElflingimpReviewed Chapter: 18 on 2/22/2010
Oh Jeez!!!! You just can't let it go can you? LOL! Good Thriller.

Author Reply: No, the plot bunny had to have his way. :o) Glad you enjoyed it.

Sulwing of MirkwoodReviewed Chapter: 15 on 1/8/2010
I suppose the snake freezing to death would be too much to hope for. But if It's sleeping, now would be a great time to find a way to kill it.

Lovely, now the elf is not only torn to pieces, he has a high fever and is going to be dragged out into the snow in all of this. Poor guy.

Oh, Aragorn's thoughts are so amusing. :) "That idea excited the ranger, that is, until he realized that he and Legolas would likely freeze to death long before the snake did. Why did practical facts always seem to come along to dash a hopeful thought?" I hate being practical.

*"You will be no more of a burden to me than I have been to you under similar circumstances,” the ranger declared firmly.
It was Legolas’s turn to laugh. “When have we ever been in anything remotely resembling these circumstances?”
“Point taken.”*

Lol, I can't remember anything like that either. True, I've read plenty of stories where they are either stranded in a blizzard nowhere near help or are up against some evil creature, but being in a snowstorm with a giant snake? I think that's a new one! :)

As for Legolas not being suicidal? HA! You wouldn't think it half the time. And Aragorn can't say anything either.

Author Reply: If our guys were in a position to kill the snake that would be great, but alas, they aren't.

Yeah, it is a bad situation. But, they can't stay where they are. So, leaving the cave is their only real option.

Practicality can be a drag sometimes.

I'm glad you seemed to like those quotes. I did, too. :o)

I try to be original with my story plots. I think being in a snowstorm with a relentless giant snake is rather unique. I've never read anything like it before, either.

Considering the messes those two get into, being suicidal seems to be a forgone conclusion, otherwise they'd stay in bed. :o)




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