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| The Hunting Trip by Ithilien | 24 Review(s) |
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| Alivyan | Reviewed Chapter: 39 on 8/16/2003 |
| You're right! This site is great...thanks for the link. Wonderful chapter, as always. Mm, just out of curiosity, how many more chapters are there to go? Just wondering. Poor Legolas. Is this paralysis going to be permanent? Depends if your story is AU, I guess. Anyways, update soon! (or else...) | |
| fliewatuet | Reviewed Chapter: 39 on 8/16/2003 |
| See, I follow wherever you go! Though I must admit that you played a mean trick on your readers at ff.net. But I like it here, so thanks for the hint. But now for the story: The previous chapter was for sure one of the darkest and scariest of the entire story. The image of the injured Gordash being attacked by his own dogs was ... tough. I only hope that he and Faramir will reach some amount of safety soon. As for this chapter: Legolas' awakening, his stray thoughts, the way the events from his surroundings became intermingled with the images his subconscious created was stunning. And it seems as if Bäla has returned! I only hope that Bregus will use her newly discovered powers to heal Legolas. As for Arwen and Aragorn. I loved the atmosphere of the aftermath of their lovemaking you described. And poor Aragorn still struggles with his overprotectiveness. But, as Arwen rightly noticed, he is learning, though it is by no ways an easy experience for him to let her go. And now, at least Arwen has left that cave, but I fear that I am not too far off the mark to assume that he has followed her when she signalled that she needed more rope? I know, Aragorn is tough, but given the temperature of the water ... and, apparently, he has dragged Arwen back into the stream again ... Ahh, the suspense is killing me! If I promise to work on my story, will you promise to update soon (*biiig puppy dog eyes*)? fliewatuet | |
| Nilmandra | Reviewed Chapter: 39 on 8/16/2003 |
| I have decided that the only thing worse than for Legolas to be caught in a nightmare is to wake up and find Bregus nearby. He is totally helpless and in pain and the sea longing is assailing him, and the witch wants to use him for an evil purpose. Curtik seems that he must be the most evil of the bunch, but I am glad that Mattias seems to live still. Arwen and Aragorn are my favorites though. Filthy dirty people making love in a cave. I am still laughing at the idea of them making babies on this trip! It was good to see Arwen's strength - of body but of character as well. She comes across as very smart and brave. But of course, you couldn't let them just escape.......you had to throw them back into what seems to be mortal danger......you evil person *grin* | |
| Elvenesse | Reviewed Chapter: 39 on 8/16/2003 |
| Your little trick on fanfictiion worked, but was very evil! Writing it from Legoolas' POV was good, and you did it really well, as I knew what was going on and at the same time felt Legolas' confusion. Leaving Aragorn and Arwen in the water was not very nice, hopefully they'll get out soon and I'm waiting to see how you return all the characters unharmed. | |
| *~SuGaR~* | Reviewed Chapter: 39 on 8/16/2003 |
| WAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!...*sniff, sniff*... ok, now after sniffling(after being deviously tricked into coming here)and being glued to my seat while making my way through this chapter, then reading a very long awaited response only to find out it didn't work?!?!?!? *breaks into torrential sobs again* *sniff*...i'm alright now...i think...ok, that never happened before, at least not that i've been told(no, i don't send email to myself...and even if i did, i'd get it back anyway so i wouldn't know if it bounced...*rambles on about nothing*)umm yeah, i think it's safe to say i'm not ok at the moment, but onward!!! could you try again, please!!!!! i know it's probably getting annoying by now(and i would know annoying considering the weird kid that wanders around my house calling me her "sister", i swear there's a conspiracy going on around here*looks around suspiciously*...she made me play cards with her a while ago interupting my so-called reviewing...)well, please try to send it again, PLEASE...!!!! well, now to your story!!!...this is getting long...ANIWHO!!! when i read the story on ff.net, i was soooo excited to finally see something from Legolas' POV. Then it stopped. argh...you are pure EVIL!!!!! so yes...you got me *sigh* The chapter was great!!...especially being able to read the rest of it *glares* I know it's been said a million zillion times now, but i can't help myself...POOR LEGOLAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(times the exclamation marks by another million zillion)...finally waking up only to find his friends dissipate and find Bregus and Curtik instead!!! and just because it's written by the ever so EVIL Ithilien, he's racked by ginormous pain only to fall back into the sealonging...argh...*mutters something that sounds like "evil" under breath* Bregus finding out about the sealonging can't be good, can it?? *starts panicking* CAN IT?!?!?!? Loved the Aragorn needing to realize that Arwen has to go...I was getting so excited when she finally made it out(my thoughts at the moment were "GET OUT OF THE WATER!!!!!GET OUT!!!!!)seeing how evil you are...that wasn't it...you just ahve to pull her back into the cave...*sigh* Have i stressed how EVIL you are yet!?!?!?!?!? oh, before i forget, there was a typo in the Aragorn and Arwen part...unless "rjppled" is just a word i don't yet know of...just thought you might want to know...though you probably already do...-.-...(don't hurt me)*backs away from computer* Glad to know that the amulet isn't gone yet, will be looking forward to the chapter it should appear in(only two more chapters 'til that should happen, i'm not forgetting that)i'll be looking out for the halberd too, but for that, Gimli will hve to show up first...and of course, some Legolas action...well whatever his present condition will allow at least... well, as alwayz, can't wait 'til more updates!!!!...please try to send the pfd to me again...please!!!!this is getting long and that weird kid has showed up again, so bai!~ *~SuGaR~* p.s hope i didn't forget anything...hope the length of this will make up for the lack of reviews for you on this site, but i'm sure the numbers will go up well enough without my help...i kow i'm forgetting something..argh, well i'll come back when i remember, adding more reviews...hehe ^.^, well cya!!!~ | |
| Mymiriel | Reviewed Chapter: 39 on 8/16/2003 |
| CONSTRUCTIVE CRITISM IS WELCOME?! Why anyone would critisize a story like this is beyond me. I certainly won't. Keep going, and certainly keep up the good work!!! I'll sic my vicious plot bunnies on you if you don't update soon!!! :D :P | |
| luinthien | Reviewed Chapter: 39 on 8/15/2003 |
| another great chapter! I loved how you described Legolas overhearing the conversations of Bregus and Curtik. You really nailed that one on the head. you really captured the surreal atmosphere Legolas must be experiencing right now. I am also glad to see Arwen and Aragorn out of the cave! Now we will see Aragorn doing what he does best, kicking butt! Thanks also for recommending Hostage of Hate. I am in the middle of it right now and its awesome!! Can't wait for another chapter!!! Lisa | |
| Nightwing | Reviewed Chapter: 39 on 8/15/2003 |
| I'm so happy to have Legolas' POV. I've been yearning for it, and I knew you'd make it incredible. The poor Elf (such a common phrase, but I think you should hold the patent. "Poor Elf" TM) moving from nightmarish impressions of his friends in emotional pain to a violent assault of sea-longing, mingled with concerns for his people as he continues to be awash in his own physical agony...finally emerging to full consciousness with the realization that he was still in the hands of the witch. You made the transition from one blurry scenario to the next beautifully. Was it difficult to write this part? Games and experiments? Arwen and Aragorn? Oh, and I thought I was going to get a little taste...things were heating up nicely, she did have to notice the light. Darn! But, escape is essential. Loved that little glimpse of Aragorn's terror when he realizes she must be the one to go, and great descriptions of her underwater fight. I knew that knot he tied would hold. Trying to keep her safe. Arrgghh! A fabulous cliffhanger again! Well, things are going to accelerate wildly from here on out. Must be about time for Gimli! | |
| Tapetum lucidum | Reviewed Chapter: 39 on 8/15/2003 |
| Ok, you dragged me around the internet. If my connection wasn't slower than a hobbit leaving the dinner table I wouldn't mind. It was worth it. Now I am going to leave Daw's review here too just to confuse her. Poor Legolas was really confused. Your stream of consciouness/muddled thoughts had me confused at first. I was wondering if I had missed a chapter. Then I realized he was completely delerious. It is reasonable for him to attach his best friends the the voices he hears around him. Arguing connects the argumentative. Healing connected to the healer. Uh oh, now Bregus knows about the sea longing. I imagine she will use that against him. Aragorn and Arwen are getting a little frisky in the dark! After the scene when Legolas returns the Evenstar to Aragorn in TTT I can't blame her for not wanting to nibble his fingers. The contrast between the two in the movie was humerous. I really liked your reference here as well. A light at the end of the tunnel... At least they are finally getting out of the cave. I hope poor Arwen doesn't drown. I know Aragorn won't be far behind. Please stay in one place! | |
| Lamiel | Reviewed Chapter: 39 on 8/15/2003 |
| Well, here I am, and this chapter is well worth it. Poor, poor Legolas. He finally struggles to consciousness, only to washed away again by the sea-longing. You know, for most people a broken back would be enough. But no, our Elf has to have that PLUS an agonizing mental torment/longing/relief. It's Tolkien's fault, really, for coming up with the whole sea longing bit. I'm thrilled to see Aragorn and Arwen working together--and that opening moment between them was wonderful. Real intimacy and respect and love the way the Master intended. And an honest acknowledgment of Aragorn's . . . less than Elvish hygiene. Hee hee. It isn't often that you can find that sort of physical intensity in a well written fic--and no slash, thank the Valar. Glad to hear you liked my ideas for "Release" too. I certainly had fun with it. There's a hidden part of me that longs to write a real trashy Elf-torment/passion fic, but I haven't the courage. Plus it would make my beta reader blush. Okay, I'm going to join up with this site. I probably won't post my fics here until they're finished, just to avoid multiple postings and polishings. After "Deep Places" is done I'll send it here and Henneth-Annun and any other good sites I can find that will accept it. Thanks for the recommendation, too--it's always a treat to find more good writers and non-Mary Sue stories. | |