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| Destiny's Child by Mirkwoodmaiden | 37 Review(s) |
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| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 3/11/2025 |
| A/N: Finally I find more time to write! My plot bunnies are tenacious and resilient. They really want this story to be finished! :-)) Yay! (throwing confetti) “I know your face,” he whispered. “Éowyn!” This moment in the film was so perfectly done. It still gives me shivers when I'm reminded of the scene. You do an amazing job in describing the effects of Gandalf's application of his power. It's no wonder she became infatuated with Aragorn. He is the embodiment of Hope, which has been missing from her life for too long, leaving an aching void that, someday, Faramir will fill, even though she cannot imagine such a thing just now. Oh. I am hoping that Hama doesn't suffer the fate I remember from the film. That would be so sad. I really like him. And the joy of the change is spreading in ripples... now we see it in the armory... and now the cells... (Are there more Riders in the cells awaiting release, I wonder? Or was Éomer the only prisoner at the time? I hope no one was executed during Grima's reign.) This is such a triumphant, stress-releasing chapter! Wonderful! (((hugs))) Author Reply: Lindelea! I have been trying for the last couple days to answer back but Life keeps intervening! LOL I am really happy that you liked this chapter. (I mean I'm happy when my chapters are liked! :-D) but I worked really hard to reflect what was happening and to show it from Eowyn's point of view. At times what was happening in the chapter Eowyn wasn't there so it was a challenge. Your feeling that hope was following in Eomer's wake was what I was trying to create. so YAY!! And yes that is why I think Eowyn fell so hard for Aragorn. And her realization that Aragorn will sacrifice himself (or so she thinks) drive her to ride to battle (But that chapter is yet written) Hama's fate is not in my hands as he rode off with the king, but if we do meet again Hama's fate will not be that of the film. I like him as well!! So glad this chapter gave you a lift!! (((hugs))) MM | |
| Lindelea | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 3/4/2025 |
| but behind the face she knew she must present to the world she was tired, so tired. My heart goes out to her. While I have been wanting to read further in this story, I can't face the chapters between where I left off and this point in the narrative. On seeing the chapter title "Hope", I clicked and skimmed, and I saw that this is the arrival of Gandalf. So while the tension will intensify going forward, at least Grima will be out of the picture. I simply couldn't bear the thought of him lurking in the shadows, stalking Éowyn. The stuff of nightmares. So now I will go back to the beginning of the chapter and read more slowly and thoroughly. Her uncle's greeting on her initial arrival brought tears to my eyes. No wonder she loves him so deeply. And of course Uncle always chose her weekly attendants very carefully! It stands to reason. (But that she is unaware of her own effect on the people around her also makes a lot of sense.) And very clear-thinking of her to warn Heruling to hold his tongue and bide his time. Ah yes, that feeling of freedom that comes with a good, solid gallop. Almost like flying. (I loved the way the film portrayed Gandalf's entrance to this scene, when Hama, I think it was, told them they had to leave their arms at the door, and the visitors appeared to be a walking arsenal of deadly weapons. Except for Gandalf's staff, the prop of an apparently feeble old man... until...) Author Reply: Lindelea! I completely understand about the skipping! Some of those chapters haven't been easy to write. I think that is why my December stories about my birthday and Winter Solstice have centered on a younger, happier Eowyn. I just needed to give her and me a quick dose of happiness. Hope is literally arriving but Eowyn will still have many conflicting emotions that she will have to sort through until I can get her into the Houses of Healing and Faramir (ahhhh!) :-)) I love film Hama saying "By Order of" and he loads the next words, "Grima Worm tongue," with such contempt and distaste! I Love it! Also film Gandalf saying "You would not deny an old man of his staff!" with the pseudo weak look on his face. The look on Hama's face "Really, that's what you are going with? And then he's like, "I know you are lying but I don't care because I really hate Grima anyway." LOL! Quite the speaking look! | |
| Erulissé | Reviewed Chapter: 22 on 3/1/2025 |
| That was awesome!!! I love her stolidity, courage and determination. And I think that Gamhelm is my favorite character! Everyone needs someone like that in their life, who isn’t family but sees their special-ness and is there for them like that. I absolutely love him! Author Reply: Erulissé! Thank you for the reading and reviewing! I really tried to show Eowyn leading but also reflect the relationship she has developed with the people. Empathy and Compassion. She is human and so much has happened to her in the last few days, both good and bad that I felt she needed to express to somebody what she was feeling. So of course she opens up to Gamhelm. Big, warm-hearted Gamhelm who has been healing bruises and strains both emotional and physical since she was 8-years old. You are right! I love Gamhelm as well!! Everyone needs someone like him in their corner. And it broke his heart to realise that Eowyn was truly alone now, aside from him! Hence the extra hug and tear dropping for his spirited and resilient daughter! Thanks for writing! :-) MM | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 22 on 2/27/2025 |
| I hate that any of this is necessary. That this upheaval is being wrought upon us all. Good people shouldn’t have to think about this. Should not have to make these choices and live with whatever consequences might occur because of them. I think about that whenever I hear about a hurricane or swift-moving fire or other disaster that changes lives with little to no warning. Éowyn does a masterful job here. The gap you filled here is equally masterful. Author Reply: Shirebound! Thank you for that. It means a great deal to me. I aim to show that Eowyn trying to fulfill the charge that Theoden has laid upon her though her heart repelled and it costing her a great deal to walk toward the cage she has always feared. (((hugs))) MM Author Reply: "her heart repelled" supposed to be "her heart rebelled" Sigh! Damn autocorrect...OK it was actually me but I am not going to full responsibility for my own typing errors. I am sure Autocorrect had something to do with it! LOL!! ;-D MM | |
| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 2/15/2025 |
| It’s hard to have to stay when she so longs to ride with the others, but it is a wonderful gift of faith and loyalty offered by Hama and the people - even if it’s not the post she would have wished… Author Reply: PSW! Exactly! Once again duty must take precedence over her dreams. But at least her efforts and care have been recognized by Hama who reminds Theoden by his words and actions. Thanks so much for reading and writing. Soon I will have a new chapter! (((hugs))) MM | |
| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 2/15/2025 |
| Love it! This chapter was always one of my favorite in the books, and I have been waiting for it in this story. Well done - the disbelieving hope really comes through (even though, as you say, it must be coaxed to stay a while). Thx for sharing! Author Reply: PSW! Thanks! I am really happy this chapter came across well. I worked really at trying to get it right. It is one of my favourites as well. I tried to pitch the hope at a growing tenor. Eowyn's life of late has been devoid of much hope Sometimes it is difficult to recognise when it is staring you in the face. So happy you are liking it. Thanks for writing! (((hugs))) MM | |
| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 19 on 2/15/2025 |
| Go, Gandalf! It’s good to know she’s always been surrounded by the best of the riders - though of course one would expect nothing less if Theoden. And her kindness to them serves her well now, as she has gained their loyalty. It’s good to know that Gandalf is here to fix the immediate issues to hand … Author Reply: PSW! Yes! Theoden, of course would make sure that she was well protected and yet not stop her from being her caring self. I read somewhere that Eowyn inspires people and she doesn't realize this in herself. I love Gandalf B-slapping Grima in this story. Therapeutic! Thanks for writing! (((hugs))) MM | |
| Erulissé | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 2/14/2025 |
| I loved this story!!! I’m not gonna lie, I binged this story this afternoon! I absolutely loved it! I can’t wait for her to find happiness. You’ve nailed her personality where I think a lot of authors just make her kinda cold and naive and leave it at that. You’ve given her the complexity and depth that she deserves. I can’t wait to read more!!! Author Reply: Erulissé! So happy you liked it! It makes me happy! I also can't wait until she finds Faramir in the Houses of Healing! I am really glad you liked my drawing of her character. We first see her in Two Towers at a really low point. She has just spent almost 5 years watching her uncle slowly fall away from her and come under Grima's thumb. Such a terrible thing and she can do nothing but watch and bear witness to such noisome influence. But Hama says all love her and she is high hearted. She must have gone among the people of Edoras and came to know them otherwise Hama wouldn't have said that. I have had a lot of funny thinking and extrapolating about Eowyn. She has really always fascinated me. And she is clearly trained as a warrior so it seems hers is a fiery spirit that has been banked and she has been forced to live a life of quiet desperation. It is so much to her. I will finish this!! The Breach of January 2025 has kinda slowly new writing because I was so busy reposting my old stuff, but "Destiny's Child" is now fully caught up! woo-hoo! Thanks for reading and writing! :-)) MM | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 21 on 2/14/2025 |
| A yearning never to reach fulfillment. But she knew her duty to not send the men forth with such thoughts. Such nobility, such love. It's wonderful to live these events through Éowyn's eyes. Author Reply: Shirebound! Exactly! Even after the long duration of this story and others I never tired of trying to look through Eowyn's eyes! She WILL be happy!, just not yet! Thanks! (((hugs))) MM | |
| shirebound | Reviewed Chapter: 20 on 2/14/2025 |
| Her uncle’s clear blue eyes that held a smile for her, warming her heart and grey eyes full of latent power and surpassing gentleness. In those eyes she saw beyond this life of duty and despair to one she had dreamed of and worked for What could be more glorious than a day in which hope dawns, especially in one's heart? Author Reply: Shirebound! Exactly! Eowyn sees her uncle regain himself and she meets Aragorn who seems to signify hope not just for her people but for herself. She is happy in this moment. Thanks for reading and writing! (((hugs))) MM | |