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| The Hunt by Manderly | 55 Review(s) |
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| lwarren | Reviewed Chapter: 4 on 12/30/2004 |
| "It happened in an instant." See? I knew it! You were being entirely too nice to our elves! Valar, Manderly! A landslide, and then wolves? Eight wolves? *clears throat noisily* Ummm, you DO remember that Aldeon is trapped and Legolas is on his own...what am I saying, of course you do! LOTS OF TENSION HERE...LOTS AND LOTS. *deep breath* Weeeelll, Legolas seems to be holding up, aside from a few moments of panic when thinking first that Aldeon might be dead...then, that he had hurt his brother worse trying to help. Now, if he can just keep himself and big brother from becoming wolf appetizers.... Great chapter, Manderly...what is with you people and these cliffies? (lol)....I'm off for the next so I can see Legolas kick some wolf b--- uh, hiney! :-) linda (You did a wonderful job here of catching Legolas' feelings of horror, fear, determination...If I could have thought straight after all that, I would've mentioned it sooner...see, you've scrambled what little brain I had left! *g*) Author Reply: Wolf appetizers?! I've never thought of it that way, but it seems pretty obvious now that you have mentioned it. After giving those elves three whole chapters of peace and quiet, I thought it was high time that I show them some excitement. I mean, did they really think they were going to leave that mountain unscathed? Legolas is doing quite well, considering what he's up against. I suppose the innate warrior instincts are kicking into full gear, but another part of him must be totally freaking out. It's probably good in building up character, or something. | |
| lwarren | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 12/30/2004 |
| My grandparents lived fairly close to a wildlife preserve which sheltered large and varying populations of deer - and there is nothing more majestic and breath-stealing than a buck fully antlered and feeling "kingly"! Your description of the stag Legolas and Aldeon finally caught up with perfectly captured the "king of the forest" feeling these incredible creatures give when you look at them. And for Legolas to let him go, such an in-character thing for him to do, and I'm glad he realized the win was not as important as he thought! The conversation at the beginning of the chapter was also very much in-character for the brothers, with Tavaro suggesting the contest, Feren worrying and, in the process, managing to "smother" the elfling, and Aldeon stepping in to smooth ruffled feathers again! :-) I loved the little moment of connection between Aldeon and Feren - they truly have more in common than Feren realizes, I think. Great chapter (and I can finally catch up reviewing...I thought Christmas vacation was supposed to be a time of rest and relaxation and revelry!!!! HA!!!) I think things have been awfully quiet so far, Manderly...I sense the author building up for some elf anguish...or at least a little pain! LOL! Indeed, I held my breath the whole time those 2 were making their way up the side of that mountain...hill...incline??? *vbg*) linda Author Reply: I remember catching sight of some very majestic bucks in the Canadian Rockies. Though it's been many years since I have been in the mountains, the memory of those "kingly" creatures are still very clear in my mind. They are truly beautiful with their "above it all" carriage. If a mere mortal such as myself can be so taken by them, I can only imagine how a wood elf would react to them. I think all the brothers share more traits than they realize themselves and Aldeon, being the oldest, probably sees this more clearly than the others (I like the idea of wisdom growing with the years - makes me feel very wise!). Yes, things are too quiet - other readers have told me as much and are fearing the worst. They all know that it can't last. And of course, readers are always right! | |
| Firnsarnien | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/27/2004 |
| You're getting better you know? Truly! That cliffy has to be one of your best! :P Horrible one, I might add! Good, but Horrible! :P:P:P:P Oooh, my angst meter was at it's peak! LOL Leggy's owies finally caught up with him. Poor him! And Aldeon, he's in pretty bad shape! I sure hope Tavaro and Feren find them soon! Things are looking bleaker and bleaker by the minute! The last thing we need now is for those horrid wolves to show up again. You know, attracted by the scent of blood and all. Of course, that would make for a very interesting scene you know. I can think of lots of things that could happen should the wolves return! Oooh, the possiblities are endless! LOL Well, whatever happens, I'm sure you'll do great at satisfying this Leggy angst hound! LOL You always do! *sigh* ;) BTW...I loved how Leggy is so selfless, as usual. Ignoring his own injuries to help Aldeon is so typical Leggy. Of course, Aldeon, and his other brothers, would readily ignore their own injuries as well, to help Leggy. *sigh* I just love the relationship these four brothers share. So beautiful. :) *sigh* ;) Well, I'm off to await the next chappy! Please don't let it be too long. Horrid place you left us dangling at! Author Reply: Thank you, as always. I keep telling myself not to do these cliffhangers as I find them truly frustrating as a reader myself, but these fingers just won't listen to me. They stop typing of their own accord (I swear! LOL). I am glad this chapter was so satisfying for your angst meter. It was pretty brutal, I must admit and I even felt bad about putting our elf through so much but hey Legolas needed to build up his character for that eventual adventure with the fellowship. Might as well put him through the wringer now so that he can be completely unscathed and unblemished when the real test comes. I hope I won't keep you waiting for too long for the next chapter. I am still trying to decide which direction to take this story from this point on. Like you said, the possibilities are endless. | |
| The Karenator | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/27/2004 |
| Poor kid! What a mess. I liked the part where Aldeon thought how much of their father he saw suddenly in Legolas. That must have been a surprise. Yep, the little scamp is growing up. Aldeon can certainly be proud of the responsibility and bravery his little brother has shown. Another tense chapter. I'm looking forward to finding out what happens. Soon, I hope. :>) Author Reply: Poor kid indeed. Even I am beginning to think I'm being too hard on the poor elf. I am glad you liked the part of Aldeon's reaction to seeing their father in Legolas. Like I said to Daw, even though Aldeon must be proud of all that Legolas has done, he's probably not quite ready to see Legolas as an adult yet, especially one with traits of their formidable father. I am working on the next chapter so hopefully it will be up soon. | |
| daw the minstrel | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/27/2004 |
| I think what I liked best in this chapter is Aldeon's reaction to Legolas's severity. He catches a glimpse of what adult Legolas will be like and it startles him. But then in the end, Legolas is not yet an adult. He's a hurt kid and he can't quite manage to do what he knows needs to be done. :-( Author Reply: I am glad you picked up on Aldeon's reaction. I think in spite of his pride in his little brother's progress to maturity, Aldeon still sees Legolas as a child who needs adult protection. He isn't ready for an adult Legolas. I can't recall the number of times that I am startled by my own daughter's unexpected spurts of maturity and I find my self scrambling to cope with it so I can identify with how Aldeon is feeling. But like you said, Legolas is a kid in the end and still needs adult guidance and help. | |
| Sheikan | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/27/2004 |
| Oh my gosh x.x; I hope somthing doesnt come out and try to eat those two =[ the others will find them wont they? x.x; I am kinda just waiting for them to get attacked again and the other two running to the rescue. Oh well! Guess I'll just have to wait. My oh my there is much more to Legolas then others think, and alot more then he knows himself! =] Author Reply: You are right, there is quite a bit more to Legolas than his brothers have given him credit for and I think he is probably surprising himself as well. As for something else attacking these two, I don't think they can take much more and the other brothers better come pretty quickly soon. Thanks for reviewing. | |
| me | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/27/2004 |
| Good chapter! I do like how you are drawing this out for Legolas and not having his brothers come TOO soon. Yes, I do want them to come and for all to be well in the end but I also want more of what you're giving us in this story first--difficult situations. How about one more at least (wolves again, for example) before the 'rescue'. Thanks. Author Reply: So you like it when I put Legolas through the wringer and you want more still? I don't know, seems like our elf has just about all that he can take right now. Any more perils he and Aldeon will both be write-offs. But I will consider your suggestion and see what I can do. Thanks for reviewing. | |
| Bodkin | Reviewed Chapter: 6 on 12/27/2004 |
| I hope the cavalry arrives soon! I don't think Legolas can take much more - and Aldeon is in no state to be of help. Legolas has shown himself in a very good light - well trained, well organised; a thinking elfling - and I think he was probably wise to move, but I hope he's stopped in a defensible position. Not that he has the strength left to do much defending. Bring on the brothers! Author Reply: Legolas really does need those older brothers now. Like you said, he really can't take much more. Legolas is quite capable, isn't he, when pressed to it. He's probably surprising even himself by how much he's accomplished on his own, though right now I don't think he can even think straight. Oh well, this will look pretty impressive on his resume when he goes on that little trek to Mordor with company. | |
| Hillary | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/26/2004 |
| I love this story!! It's very good!! I love protective brother stories!! ( Hugs Legolas Plushie ) Keep it up and update soon!! Author Reply: I am glad you are liking the story. There is something about protective brother stories, isn't there? I enjoy writing them and love reading them even more. (You mean there are Legolas Plushies - where can I get mine?). The next chapter should be up shortly. Thanks for reviewing. | |
| TithenFeredir | Reviewed Chapter: 5 on 12/23/2004 |
| Whoops. Sorry about the empty post. I've been following this story and it has definitely drawn me in. Poor Legolas! He's being very brave in spite of his fear and pain. Can't wait to see what comes next! TF Author Reply: Empty post? I can only hope that the story has left you wordless! Only kidding, thanks for reading and reviewing. Yes, Legolas is quite the feisty elf in spite of all that he's facing. I am working on the next chapter and hope to have it up very soon. | |