Elwen
· 11 January 2004
· Chapter 14: The Grey Giant Speaks
Incoherant. That's the best way to describe myself at the end of this chapter.
Pippin hopping from foot to foot. So childlike. Well observed. The simple questions to and plain answers from Gandalf.
The last bit . . . . *sobs*
Author's reply
I felt it was time for Pearl to get a break in all of this as she has been through quite a bit the last few chapters. Also, I do like to include Gandalf whenever possible as I find him to be a very wise character, full of warmth and understanding. Thanks for reading.
Pearl Took
· 5 January 2004
· Chapter 13: Merry's Mum
This, like the whole of this story, was so tenderly done! I'm loving watching how you are chosing to have Pip come back to himself.
Pearl Took
Author's reply
Thank you. So relieved that it seems to be working. Just don't want to go too far and get too sad with it which is why I added just a bit of humor near the end with Gandalf. Suggestions are welcome.
Chigger
· 5 January 2004
· Chapter 13: Merry's Mum
Oh, good. That's kind of over for now. Let's just hope that Gandalf can bring back some more memories. Preferably not about his horse, though. Although that might bring everything back. You never know. O_O
Poor Pearl. I really feel very sorry for her. I wish she had better parents.
Author's reply
I truly hope no one has to suffer parents like the ones that I have given Pearl and Pippin in this story. As to Gandalf's horse, you just never know when or if it might turn up. Had let several chapters go by without mentioning Gandalf himself. Almost forgot that he was still hanging around the edges of this one.
Valerie
· 5 January 2004
· Chapter 13: Merry's Mum
That was a very good chapter. I'm glad that they didn't let Pippin think that Esmerald was his mother for long. Yay, but he remembered some more! Poor Merry, his is most definitly taking this the hardest. I'm looking forward for the next chapter!
Author's reply
I believe that it would be extremely difficult to watch someone that you care about go through a thing like this. Merry and Pippin are so close that it would have to be hard for Merry. I like using his POV on things in this one as he is not the injured one and yet he is suffering through it all.
Will try to get the next chapter up soon. Stick around.
Hobbit_luvr
· 5 January 2004
· Chapter 13: Merry's Mum
Yes! New chapter, it is before 7 and I have allready read it. lol, Obsessive slightly :-D. Wonderful chapter, I love the part with Merry and his mother. It was sad, yet beautiful at the same time. Oh, and the Sam not letting Pearl thing was so like him! Yay! Can't wait to see what happens next!
Author's reply
Looks like you started in reading at about the point that I went to bed! LOL Both of us have interesting schedules don't we? Glad that the part with Merry's mom worked for you. I was trying to show some of what both she and Merry were feeling in the wake of Pippin's problem.
Pervinca
· 5 January 2004
· Chapter 13: Merry's Mum
Another fabulous chapter! The situation between Pippin and Esmeralda was very well written. Looking forward to seeing what Gandalf and Pip will get up to.
Author's reply
I always enjoy trying to write Gandalf with Pippin. The two can be quite good together at times. Also was trying to lighten the mood a bit.
"You're not going to eat me are you?" ROFL. Good one, and I loved Gandalf's response.
Wow I felt awful for Pearl here and for Pippin of course! Wonder if he will find out soon that the lass who broke the cup was his sister! Vewwie vewwie intewesting.
Author's reply
Glad that Gandalf and I managed to give you a laugh on this one in spite of the way it began. Pearl had a very hard time in this chapter, but I do hope it looks up for her at some point. I am starting to depress myself!
Lindelea
· 4 January 2004
· Chapter 13: Merry's Mum
Heart-rending, but encouraging to see Pippin remembering bits and pieces.
Author's reply
I only hope I can write myself out of all of this at some point. I never seem to know how or when to end them and so they just go on and on and on and, well, you get the point. LOL
Chigger
· 4 January 2004
· Chapter 12: Tooks
Oh, boy.
That wasn't good, was it? I hope they're able to straighten things out without messing things up.
Author's reply
Just when you think you know what is going to happen, life surprises you. Now Frodo has really got a mess on his hands.
Valerie
· 4 January 2004
· Chapter 12: Tooks
Oh my, poor Pearl. Poor Pippin. This is an excellent story. I really like the style that you use to write. You make me want to hug Pippin even more than I normally do! I hope he fully gets his memory back! *crosses fingers*
Author's reply
Someone new! Thank you for taking the time to read this story and leave a review. Thank you for all of your kind words. I just hope you enjoy the rest of this one. As to Pippin, he is my favorite Hobbit.
Hobbit_luvr
· 4 January 2004
· Chapter 12: Tooks
Wow, I have been reading this since last night and am incredibly impressed. Your story is riveting, and an idea that I have never thought of nor heard of! I can't wait until you write more, because I am so caught in the story, he he. Deffinatly keep writing because the characters are just as Tolkien wrote them, the things they say are wonderfully perfect for themselves! Well, Great Story!
Author's reply
You are making me blush. Thank you very much. I enjoy writing but I am never sure if I am on the right track with these things. Thanks for reviewing. I hope to update soon if all goes well. Now that the holiday is over, I may have a few extra minutes. Hope to hear from you again as this continues.
Mysterious Jedi
· 3 January 2004
· Chapter 12: Tooks
Poor Pippin. I could not imagine being ignored by my own parents.
Author's reply
I can't think of anything worse. I am very glad never to have experience what I am writing for Pippin. So glad this is just fiction and not someone I know.
Pearl Took
· 3 January 2004
· Chapter 12: Tooks
Oh,my! That was a shocker!! A wonderful chapter. Thank you for the more detailed info about your version of the Tooks. Such stress can being on the lack of care that you have assigned to them. I eagerly await more!!
Pearl Took
Author's reply
I am relieved that the "history of the Tooks" didn't slow down the story. I felt that it was important to explain their behavior a bit. I didn't want anyone to get the idea that their actions were based on nothing. Thank you for your reviews.
Iawen Londea
· 3 January 2004
· Chapter 12: Tooks
WHOA!!! I did NOT see that one coming at all!!! Oh my gosh! That's intense! It makes sense that he would assume he was her mother, but...WOW!! That's quite the twist. I expect to see an update tomorrow. LOL just kidding.
*whaps Paladin*
Author's reply
Glad you liked the twist. I wondered how well it would work if at all. I do have plans to update soon, but I don't know if it will be tomorrow! LOL Now we have to deal with the results of the twist. Am still working on how that show go...........
Chigger
· 3 January 2004
· Chapter 11: Clean Bill of Health
Well, let's just say that I'm DYING to know what Pearl has to say to Frodo.
This was a wonderfully written chapter and I'm glad to see you've made Frodo a very mature hobbit. I don't think I would have liked it had you made him anything else, because it just doesn't seem like him to me.
People hate it when rich, eligible young (pardon the expression) *men* don't take a wife. Here they have, what they see as, a very nice, pretty and perfect daughter, and this guy's not interested. I'm sure Frodo had that problem, unless, of course, people thought of him as "Old Mad Baggins Jr." and didn't want their daughters within two leagues of him. ;)
Keep up the good work and I'm waiting for Pearl to start talkin'.
Author's reply
I just posted the next chapter and am dying to know what you think. I have a bit of a twist on this one and hope that is works like I want it to so review when you get the chance as you always help me on my way.
As to Frodo, I have always seen him as the strong one and the mature one. I don't believe that he could have been anything less and gone through what he did later in his life. I also like the idea that while he isn't looking for a wife, he is of interest to the single lasses of the Shire. I felt this wouldn't take away from the story as the healer is older and involved in her work so while she admires him and wonders that he is still single, she poses no threat.
The Egg
· 2 January 2004
· Chapter 11: Clean Bill of Health
Oh! Now, with the appearance of Pearl, this is *defiantly* going to get wooly but oh-so very interesting. ^___^ And I wouldn’t worry about getting off track. If anything, with every new chapter, this just keeps getting better and better.
Author's reply
Thank you so much! I enjoy writing, but I think I do get a bit long-winded at times. Glad to know that you are enjoying this in spite of the way that it just seems to grow and grow.
Pearl Took
· 30 December 2003
· Chapter 11: Clean Bill of Health
Oh, my! Your unbalanced Tooks are finally going to get involved!! I hope things don't go too harshly for Frodo . . . or Merry and Sam either! You are doing so well with keeping this interesting. I hope poor Pip doesn't crash and fall apart all together!
Pearl Took
Author's reply
Thought it was time to have the family make an appearance in some way. My Tooks are a bit odder than most, but they should still be interested in where their youngest is by now. I only hope I can make this all fit together once I bring in the rest of the family. Wish me luck!
The Egg
· 29 December 2003
· Chapter 10: Warnings and Tears
Ah! Poor Merry! How like real life relatives, you want to strangle them and comfort them at the same time.
*Sniffles into her handkerchief* I must admit, you’re putting us all through the wringer with this story. You end up soaring up hills of sadness (No! Pippin! You *do* like ponies! ;_; Remember!? *Hugs the hobbit* Don’t cry!) anger (*Shields Pippin* Merry! Be easy on him, he’s all fragile and stuff.) sympathy (*Hugs Merry too*) and bittersweet happiness (new memories…*Sniffles and tries to compose herself* I’m okay…really…don’t mind me…)
And this is just this chapter alone! *Looks exhausted* But in no way is that a bad thing as this story just keeps getting better and better. ^__^ *Applauds* Bravo!
Author's reply
Thank you so much for the review and for reading. Glad to know that I haven't gone too far yet. LOL Let me know if this thing gets to be too much. After I wrote this Chapter, I thought maybe I had gone a bit too far even for me. Thank you again, for your generous review.
Pearl Took
· 29 December 2003
· Chapter 10: Warnings and Tears
I'm glad Pippin is letting Merry love him again, that they are able to comfort each other. I'll keep checking for when you update!
Author's reply
Just updated. Thank you for reading. As to Merry and Pippin, I simply couldn't keep them apart. It just isn't natural.
Pervinca
· 28 December 2003
· Chapter 10: Warnings and Tears
Very interesting story so far, but I do feel sorry for Pip. Everyone likes to write stories about him being sick! Lol, he works well for those sorts of situations, I guess.
Please keep up the good work. I'm hoping Pip's next memory will be of Bilbo's party. I mean, who could forget that?
Author's reply
LOL Most of the stories that I have read have Frodo being ill or in danger. What you almost never see is a story with Sam being sick. He must be the healthiest hobbit in the group. Maybe someone should write a story where Sam has an illness. Thanks for reading and for the review. As I post more, let me know what you think. I always welcome suggestions.
Iawen Londea
· 27 December 2003
· Chapter 10: Warnings and Tears
That was a great chapter! Finally, Merry has mended things between himself and Pippin, he finally learned to stop making things worse. Well, hopefully, lol. Aw to Sam mopping up his face at the end, lol. Sam's adorable.
Well it seems as if they have all finally accepted that Pippin might not recover his memory and have decided to move on from there. That truly was the best thing for Pip, although I don't see you NOT recovering his memory. =D
*whaps Paladin*
Author's reply
Thanks for the continued reviewing. It really helps keep me going on this one. I do hope to return Pippin's memory to him at some point but you know me. It takes me forever to get anywhere with these things. LOL You may have to smack me instead of Paladin in order to get results.
Chigger
· 27 December 2003
· Chapter 10: Warnings and Tears
Is he going home? I hope not. Those two guys need to figure something out. Anything! Just so there's no more fighting and crying. Maybe Gandalf's horse would jog a few memories.
Just hope things get better around Bag End so that Sam and Frodo can calm down.
Author's reply
I did consider sending Merry home at one point, but decided against it. I think Pippin will need both of his cousins to get through this one.
Happy to report that this chapter still makes me smile, even on second reading. Even though I know what's going to happen next it is enjoyable.
You did ask people to tell you if they noticed any leftover "cookie". This one must have dropped behind the washstand, or perhaps Pip secreted it there to nibble on at a later date...
"Do you suppose that my mum makes cookies or something?" Pippin asked, ignoring Sam’s discomfort
Author's reply
Have just replaced the cookie that you found with a biscuit. Thanks for keeping a watch over this chapter. It has become a sort of scavenger hunt within a story. All of your help on this one is much appreciated. If you spot anything else, please let me know. At some point, I hope to have this one all sorted out.
Lindelea
· 27 December 2003
· Chapter 10: Warnings and Tears
Poor Merry! Poor Pippin! I felt so sad for them for most of this chapter. I was glad you let some of the pressure off at the end.
Author's reply
I wanted to show how difficult this has been on both of them, each from his own perspective, but I was a bit concerned that I might be getting too heavy on the tears. What do you think? Too much suffering?
The Egg
· 23 December 2003
· Chapter 9: The Battle of Five Armies
Actually, to clarify, scones are not cookies. Scones are more of a pastry. The Brits call cookies ‘biscuits’ and it probably makes more sense to refer to the cookies (in the story) as ‘biscuit’ considering Mr. Tolkin's heritage. (*Stops* I have *no* idea why I added this. Just...felt like adding my two cents worth on the 'cookie' debate.)
Author's reply
LOL, I think I shall next write a story devoted to Biscuits vs Cookies and add some information about Scones. This has started quite a nice group of postings and has been quite helpful. Thank you for reading and adding your two cents worth. I always love hearing from anyone that has information or advice on these things. Trouble is, the reviews are starting to make me hungry!