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A Charge To Keep  by French Pony 15 Review(s)
daw the minstrelReviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/21/2005
This is a great topic to write about, Pony. I particularly liked Aragorn's gradual discovery of who Legolas is and of how things might look different in Mirkwood than Imladris. The moment when Legolas crouches in front of Gollum was nice -- I could picture that.

songspinnerReviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/21/2005
This is wonderful! So many people write fanfic that has Legolas and Aragorn knowing each other for some time before the quest, and this is the first one I've seen written well with a first meeting just then. It seems totally in character with both of them as they are set down in both book and film, and I loved the sense of humour.

LamielReviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/21/2005
Now this is a treat! Several people have written versions of the Mirkwood Elves' keeping of Gollum, and many more have written of Aragorn and Legolas' first meeting and developing friendship. To have both at once is lovely, and made all the better by the high quality of the writing. I know that Aragorn is supposed to head back to the Wild soon, but couldn't he stay just a bit longer? I love reading about him and Legolas together.

Excellent beginning, and it promises good things to come. Well, apart from the plot, I mean. That won't be so good for the Wood-elves. But I shall certainly enjoy it!

elliskaReviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/21/2005
This is a wonderful start to a very interesting topic, FP! There are a lot of great parts here: Gollum's bits of dialogue are very well done. And, of course I love Thranduil from his 'I will not have that smallest of children go hungry' and other arguments showing him to be the great king we know he is and his 'Far be it from me to dictate your amusement' dry humor. Just great!

And I loved Legolas too. Aragorn's surprise that he is Thranduil's son, the fact that he was a pet in the kitchens, his enjoyment of collecting the fish and berries--these are all great details.

I will definitely enjoy reading your take on this one. :) Looking forward to more.

KarriReviewed Chapter: 1 on 3/21/2005
Excellent beginning! :-) I am enjoying your characterizations very much and you have painted a beautiful portait of northern Mirkwood.

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