The Need of Many by Estelle
Sildil · 3 June 2004 · Chapter 28: That’s What Friends Are For
I meant to review this when I got the last chapter, sorry! This story was brilliant, and I enjoyed every nail-biting moment! Please write something else, soon!
Author's reply
I seriously hope you still have some nails left! LOL!! Thank you for your kind words. :D
Eruanna · 28 May 2004 · Chapter 28: That’s What Friends Are For
No! NOT THE BALROG!! *runs and hides in freezer* My overall impression of the story is about the same as what I've been saying: there was good development (and *lots* of lovely angst), and.....MY POOR BABY!!! ;-) In this chapter, I liked the brief thing about the letter to Thranduil; it was a nice touch that kind of makes you feel like things are coming to and end...which is a desirable effect if it's actually the end of the story. ;-) Also makes me want to start a pillow fight... *perks up* Another round of torture? Yea! *tucks Windex into belt* Well, don't let him rest for *too* long, or else he'll start getting lazy. ;-) just wait for me long enough to replenish my supply of frozen hamburger patties (excellent for throwing at mean authors) and muffins! (Muffins are good to eat during peaceful parts, and they *are* handy missles.) ;-) I know what you mean with the dead plot bunnies...though once in a while I'll get lucky, and one of them will escape and have babies. ;-) All the same, I look forward to your next story! ~Eruanna
Author's reply
Legolas? Getting lazy? Naaaah. I'll keep him busy. *eg* And do you really throw hamburger patties and muffins at mean author? :D Then I have to be *really* mean. Muahaha. *prepares fridge for storage of hamburger patties and muffins* LOL!!! Oh, and if your plot bunnies escaped and have babies, please send me a couple... the mean ones. I need them badly! :D
OakWolf · 21 May 2004 · Chapter 28: That’s What Friends Are For
(content sigh)awww,a lovely ending.Enjoyed the line"I will not yield to an elf!" a nice fore shadowing of Gimli(sorta)This was a dandy tale,I think I shall be forever irked by ch16 (still draw a tear when I read it)and going full circle a peachy story Huzzah!
Author's reply
What's in chapter 16? I can't remember. LOL. I will go look after posting this. I'm glad you liked this peachy story. :D
Lossenchristal · 20 May 2004 · Chapter 28: That’s What Friends Are For
Awww, it's over???:( No, really, I have really enjoyed your story. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!:) Maybe you can write another one sometime?;) Namarië, ~Lossenchristal
Author's reply
I'm desperately trying to end another one. Hehehe. It may not be as good and as entertaining as the previous ones but what the heck. It's already written and I'm not going to toss it away. So I'll post it and collect criticisms. LMAO!!
Rhiannon · 20 May 2004 · Chapter 28: That’s What Friends Are For
What a great ending! *sniffle, sniffle* So sad it is over, though. Laughed when they both jumped up and tried to hide the pillow, how cute. Really enjoyed the story overall, hope you write more.
Author's reply
Oh, I forgot to include the preview of my next fic. Heh. But it's not so well written. I think I've used up my limited creativity. :S But since it's already written, I might as well post it and see how many flames I will get. LOL. Will start posting AFTER I figure out how to end the freaking story. :P I've been sitting on it for more than 6 months and still can't figure out what to write. *sigh*
LadyArwen · 20 May 2004 · Chapter 28: That’s What Friends Are For
Lovely. *sniffles and laughs* Very nice, overall.
Author's reply
Thanks :D
nessa · 20 May 2004 · Chapter 28: That’s What Friends Are For
Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your story. I'm not a frequent reviewer, but your story was too good to not say anything. I cried (you know where) and laughed and stressed through the whole thing. I've read a few of your other stories and this one is definately the best. You must be getting better with each one. I hope you plan on starting another one soon. Something with much grief and recovery of course! Thanks so much for the story. Nessa
Author's reply
Actually, this was the first story I wrote. LOL! I must be getting worse. Hehehe. I think I've exhausted my plot bunnies. They have all died. :P
LadyArwen · 18 May 2004 · Chapter 27: Let There Be Light
*keeps the knife handy anyway* NOTHING else had better happen to Legolas. Or else, even Barad-Dur will not be safe enough for you to hide in. That said, yet another very nicely written chapter. *applause*
Author's reply
Nooo... no more excitement for our dear prince in this story. I think he's had enough... don't you? ;) But I can't say the same for the next story... *eg*
Rhiannon · 18 May 2004 · Chapter 27: Let There Be Light
Yea! Our cute elf lives!! OK you can come out from behind the wargs and orcs now. Enjoyed the near-death experience and his being given a choice, good thing Legolas has a sense of honor. Looking forward to the conclusion.
Author's reply
Phew! *peeks out from behind the barricade of orcs and wargs and wipes sweat from brows* Okay, thank you guys. You can go now. *watches as orcs and wargs unmask to reveal sweaty and tired looking humans* *eg* *runs*
Eruanna · 17 May 2004 · Chapter 27: Let There Be Light
Okay........but I'm not putting down the knife until the story is completely over!! Don't do anything else to my baby! *holds up hands* Stay back! I have Windex, and I'm not afraid to use it! ;-) This situation reminds me of a great quote from a great movie: "It just so happens that your friend here is only *mostly* dead. There's a big difference between *mostly* dead and *all* dead." ~ Miracle Max - The Princess Bride ;-) You ever seen that movie? If you haven't, go rent it now! ;-) Anyway, returing from my ramblings... Thank goodness for that wonderful realm between worlds that we like to stick Legolas into! Thankfully, he has a strong sense of honor. ;-) Aragorn's desperation and finally the worry of all of them combined was great! I just love that stuff. ;-) *evil grin* I'm glad things are finally turning about! I'm learning a great lesson in trust, but you just can't trust everyone, you know! Conclude soon! (Sequel???) ;-) ;-) P. S. I like the chapter title, by the way.
Author's reply
Oh no! Not the Windex!! AAAHHHHHHHHH!!!! :P I fixed him! See??! He's alive! So put that evil Windex away!! I saw The Princess Bride several times and enjoy it evertime I watch it. :D Yes, concluding in the next chapter. No more. The end. *sniff sniff* So sad. But all good things must come to an end. LOL! Let poor elfie recover before plunging him into another set of torture. *eg*
Lossenchristal · 17 May 2004 · Chapter 27: Let There Be Light
See! I knew you wouldn't leave him "dead" for long!:) I know some stories have actually done it, but I didn't think you were that kind of person.;) Thanks for updating! Eagerly awaiting the next chapter! Namarië, ~Lossenchristal
Author's reply
I value my life too much to leave him dead. LOL!
OakWolf · 16 May 2004 · Chapter 27: Let There Be Light
Huzzah!I knew you wouldnt dare to truly kill off our beloved elfy (if you let the idea even waver in your mind forshame!)I can name only two Legolas near-death experiences as fine as this one,Well Done!(Does spritely jig for joy of Legolas not dying and good writing on Estelle's part)
Author's reply
Yay!! I'm glad you liked it :D :D :D Positive reviews are spiritual food for amateur authors like me. :D You have no idea how much it meant to me... or maybe you do. LOL!!
Elenora · 16 May 2004 · Chapter 27: Let There Be Light
I have been enjoying your story immensely! Although I will admit you gave me a momentary start at the end of chapter 26 (and had me tearing up) when you had Legolas appearing to die...very emotional! But then, I just knew you wouldn't end it like that and now chapter 27 has appeared! Anyway, for those of us who enjoy much Legolas angst, this story has been marvelous and I hope once this story has concluded, you'll be planning to start another. Elenora
Author's reply
Thanks for trusting me :D I value my life too much to let Legolas die. I may end up in the grave with him. LOL!! So now Aragorn and twins are happy, Elrond is happy, the readers are happy and I am happy. Hahaha!! I'm working on another fic but has been having a writer's block the size of Middle Earth. :S Oh well... we'll see what happens. :P
Eruanna · 14 May 2004 · Chapter 26: Final Destination
*sits in pile of tissues* YOU!!!!!!!! What are you doing?!?!? WHY DOES THIS KEEP HAPPENING TO ME?!?!?!?!?!?!? All you guys keep killing Legolas; it's not fair! If you leave him dead I'll.....I'll....I'll do *something*, darn it!!! Wargs and Orcs can't protect you from me! I can't see anything because I'm crying too much, but I will find you! I've been crying from the very beginning of this chapter, and let me tell you, I'm ticked off! On the other hand, it was rather beautiful...the part about the stars....I'm not good a writing grief, but I take notes every time I read something that makes me cry. If you keep this up, I'll be real good at it in no time! All these people in the reviews trust you, but I don't! I'm keeping my knife! I toss heavy objects in your general direction! ~~~Ticked off Elf girl with a hatchet and Windex~~~
Author's reply
Eeeeep!!! Please don't stay ticked off for too long. And put down that knife. You might hurt someone. :P If you hurt me, I won't be able to post and won't be able to "fix" our elf. You wouldn't want that to happen... would you? *innocent smile* You should learn to trust me too :D
Lossenchristal · 13 May 2004 · Chapter 26: Final Destination
Short, and sad, *sniff*, chapter... But I'm not worried!;) I trust you!;) Don't make me wait too long though, I might have to come after you...:) Namarië, ~Lossenchristal
Author's reply
Ohh, you put too much trust in me. Are you sure? *g* You better start packing and finding a Malaysia map. Hahahahaha!!!!! *ducks flying pitchfork and various sharp objects*
Rhiannon · 13 May 2004 · Chapter 26: Final Destination
OMG, how could you!!! Hope you don't think that horde of orcs and wargs will protect you!!! HURRY, HURRY AND UPDATE!!!!
Author's reply
Then I'll add globins and maybe throw in a couple of Delund's. LOL! I'm sure I will be safe behind them... I think... hopefully... *is praying hard*
LadyArwen · 13 May 2004 · Chapter 26: Final Destination
Wow. Cool. But... *brandishes a knife evilly* It's Legolas... why? Why? *grins and gets rid of the knife* Very nicely written, anyway. Kudos. :)
Author's reply
Uhh... would you mind handing the knife to me? *g* I feel a lot safer without you holding that. LOL! Do remember that if you kill me, you won't get the rest of the story. Heeheeheeee.
Sildil · 13 May 2004 · Chapter 26: Final Destination
*rings out soggy tissues* You do realise, I hope, that I trust you to make this work out!!..because if it doesn't...*glares threateningly*
Author's reply
*gulp* I know I'm threading on thin ice... *grabs life-jacket and straps on* but please bear with me for a few more days. I will give you a "satisfying" ending. *digs hole and hide*
OakWolf · 12 May 2004 · Chapter 26: Final Destination
you killed him,You Killed Him,YOU KILLED HIM! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!How in the name of all things Green and Good how could you kill Legolas! I've read tales like this before but AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!This is just,there's no words except YOU KILLED HIM!(A pox on thee...) *Feels good to vent(begins breathing again)
Author's reply
ACK!!! *falls flat on the floor from multiple A attack* *muffles* let me up... I can't fix things if you don't let me up! HELP!!!!!
Lossenchristal · 10 May 2004 · Chapter 25: The Struggle
Ohhhhhhh......*sobs into kleenex*... it is sooo sad!!! :( Please write something happy soon!!!!! Please please please!!!! *Blows nose*... Thanks for updating, please do so again soon!:) Namarië, ~Lossenchristal
Author's reply
Teeheehee. Next chapter has more kleenex alert so be prepared *eg*
Alina · 29 April 2004 · Chapter 23: Confrontation With Evil
Hi! I somehow missed this chapter on the list - good to find it here! I´m glad that Elrond went after Aragorn - I understand the ranger but his actions were far from smart this time... Elrond would never give up the ring, I think, but maybe he will find some traces of the liquid in the vial, even though it breaks? There is still hope (I hope). Great chapter, thanks! Alina
Author's reply
You can't find it on the list because it's not posted yet. LOL! I'm having major internet problems today. Only manage to post to FFNet and SoA but I'm trying to get it onto the list now. :) Aragorn is desperate. He's not thinking straight anymore. Hehehe. All his focus is on getting the antidote. Looks like it's not going to happen... maybe... :)
OakWolf · 26 April 2004 · Chapter 22: The Inevitable
In the name of eveything green in Mirkwood You freaked me out!The idea,Aragorn being sneeked upon by Delund,tsk Aragorn really(begins chastizing Aragorn)Top notch as usual keep up the good work,How's your knee doin?(I know its been awhile but hey its the thought that counts...)
Author's reply
Aragorn is getting careless isn't he? Hehehe. But no worries, I'm sure he'll get out of this mess like he always does... ;) Knee has healed but still a little sore. I can start wearing skirt again tho. LOL!! Thanks for asking *hugs*
Lossenchristal · 26 April 2004 · Chapter 22: The Inevitable
Ooooh, what an evil cliffie!!!!!!!!!;)Please hurry and update! Namarië, ~Lossenchristal
Author's reply
Evil is fuuuuun *eg* Woohoo!!!
OakWolf · 21 April 2004 · Chapter 19: Jumping Into Conclusion
You cant see me right now (or can you?) but I'm bawling. I was unable to reach my computer for a couple of weeks and this is a great way to come back. I've been worrying about Legolas and now I come back to this lovely scene I think I need some tissues!
Author's reply
*sends you a truckload of tissues* LOL! I'd rub your back but my arms can't reach that far :D
Sildil · 19 April 2004 · Chapter 20: Adverse Event
Oh dear!..You really are putting Legolas through it aren't you!..*rubs hands in glee!*
Author's reply
Yes, I'm being very cruel to him. *eg*