Aaaaah! Horrible cliffy! Again! Aaaaaaack! Blood! They keep finding blood! Aaaaaah! I don't know what else to do but scream! Aaaaaah! Jumping out of my chair and pacing doesn't help!
LOL You know, while I *was* at work when I read the last chappy, (and this one too), it was after school and *after* the kids had already left for the day! :) So you see, I still worked, then I played! LOL ;)
Ooooh, I just wanted to pound Yulion over the head! He deserves a good whak for betraying Thranduil and all of Mirkwood!
Egads, hurry with the next chappy will ya?! *sob* But, I won't be able to read any updates till Sunday evening. We're going out of town this weekend! *sniffle* Well, hurry anyway! :)
Author's reply
It seems like I am always ending chapters at a bad place, even though it doesn't seem like it when I am writing them. Yulion is an idiot and hopefully he'll get what's coming to him. Well, at least both Aldeon and Feren are out there looking for their brother. There's hope yet.
Firnsarnien
· 6 May 2004
· Chapter 5: Sons and Brothers
Ah, angst in all it's glory! And you write it so lovely! :) It's just the right touch, although personally, I could go for a ton more...heh, heh! ;) But, it's just great. Gives me such wonderful heart pangs.
I kinda feel sorry for Meldon. He loves his brother and wants him back, he just doesn't see that what he is doing is wrong. It's his Adar that's twisted. I hope he realizes that before it's too late. I like the way you make him gentle when he tends to Leggy. It really shows his reluctance to hurt another Elf and makes him more human...er...more Elvish. ;) Wow, and he didn't even lose his temper at Leggy's outburst as his father would have.
Ah, poor Aldeon and Hesin. Finding that blood certainly didn't help their state of mind any, nor their heart. I hope they rescue Leggy soon before Meldon's father hurts him worse, or, before he Easterlings get their hands on him! :O *shudder*
Hurry with the next chappy! How 'bout you post again today? Like, when I get home from work? Heh, heh!
Author's reply
So you are reading this at work? I really admire people who do that. I am prsonally too much of a coward to do it myself, always thinking the whole world would know that I am goofing off.
I feel sorry for Meldon too. The poor elf is really stuck between his conscience and his love for his brother.
I am afraid that Aldeon and Hesin have a bit more worrying to do yet.
Firnsarnien
· 6 May 2004
· Chapter 4: The Trap is Sprung
Ah, so it begins! :) The angst I mean! LOL Well, and everything else too! But really Manderly, what a horrible, horrible, HORRIBLE place to leave us hanging! :P That was *not* nice!
Poor Leggy. He thought he was simply going to take a nice leisurely stroll in the woods, listen to the trees and smell the fresh air. Instead, he finds himself tied up and beaten! And his poor body is not even recovered from his last brush with death! And now he's bleeding...from his side???? :O Oh my! This is *not* looking good!
I read this chappy in record time, it was so good I couldn't put it down! Er, I mean, I couldn't tear my eyes away from the screen! Read it all down to the last drop! :)
Hmmm, Meldon is feeling a bit of guilt and remorse huh? I hope he helps Leggy get away, he just might be salvagable. Now his father on the other hand, I think he may very well be a lost cause.
Can't wait for the next chappy! :) I'll be here...right here...see, I'm right in front of my computer...patiently waiting the next chappy. :)
Author's reply
Sorry to leave you hanging, but next chapter should be up soon.
Legolas has some tough time ahead of him. Meldon is struggling with his conscience and his love for his brother. Ambartur is certainly not going to win any popularity contests or sympathy. He's rather deranged, isn't he?
Aly
· 5 May 2004
· Chapter 4: The Trap is Sprung
Oiy! You've really put Meldon in a tough spot there. I have a feeling he doesn't really agree with having to give Legolas up, but he wants his brother back.
I can't wait for more! Thanks for the quick updates. :)
Aly
Author's reply
I really do feel for Meldon. I think he does have a sense of honour but he also loves his brother. And having a father like Ambartur certainly doesn't help. I am glad you feel sympathy for him as I didn't want to make all the "bad guys" totally without redemption.
rikwen
· 5 May 2004
· Chapter 4: The Trap is Sprung
A heart stopper! My angst meter is ringing furiously. Just as he gets better, poor Legolas is treated to the abuse from traitors. Meldon's father certainly has a gripe with Thranduil. Unfortunately, it looks like his idea to trade Legolas for his younger son is only going to bring heartache. Can't wait for the next chapter!
Author's reply
Your angst meter is pretty accurate, I must admit. There's quite a bit of angst coming. I just hope it doesn't come across as mindless angst. And yes, Meldon's father is almost deranged in his hatred for Thrandui. I wasn't very sympathetic when I was creating his character.
Thanks for reviewing.
Firnsarnien
· 4 May 2004
· Chapter 3: Traitors Within
Oh no! Not so soon after Legolas' last brush with death! (I'm only kidding for you know I love angst, right? ;) Heh, heh)
I knew it, see, I told you...that walk was *not* gonna be a good thing! Arrrrg! I wish we knew what was going on with Leggy! He's gonna be so shocked when he realizes he's been betrayed! *sob* Poor him!
And poor Leggy's brothers and Adar. The possibility they may lose him so soon after they *almost* lost him has got to be sheer torture for that family! I hope Aldeon rescues Leggy...in the nick of time of course...and not before Leggy gets a few owies...ok, make that, *big* owies! *wiggles eyebrows at author* ;)
Great chapter. I loved how Tavaro thought the servants made more todo about pomp and ceremony than the royal family themselves do. LOL It really showed how humble and down to earth this family is. They always put their people and their kingdom ahead of their own needs and desires. *sigh* They're so noble! :)
Ok, enough pbtpppbbbtt on my part! LOL Hurry with the next chappy! :) I'll be waiting. :)
Author's reply
I think there is going to be angst for all around here. I just hope that I don't overdo it. I like the idea of a down-to-earth Royal Family. After all, Legolas never went around broadcasting that he was royalty either in the books or in the movies so I figured he must had a less than pompous upbringing.
Next chapter will be up shortly.
Firnsarnien
· 3 May 2004
· Chapter 2: The Trap is Set
Uh oh. I'm beginning to suspect *everyone* now. Who's the traitor? Meldon? Hesin? I really don't think it could be Hesin. At least I *hope* it's not. After all, he nearly died protecting Legolas. Sheesh, you've really got me wondering and I think I'm seeing shadows around every corner now. Me thinks this 'walk' to the cottages is not going to be a good thing. :O
I loved how you have Leggy's grief making his healing progress slower than normal. It makes it more realistic and of course, the angst factor...heh, heh. Yeah, you know how I feel about *that*! :)
Can't wait for the next chappy. ;)
Author's reply
You are right, the walk to the cottage is not a good thing. The next chapter is up now and you can see who the traitor is. Yes, I am afraid Legolas is in for some rather nasty things. Hopefully the storyline will work out as I've planned it.
Firnsarnien
· 2 May 2004
· Chapter 1: Healing
Oh joy! *does the happy dance* Woo hoo! You're writing a sequel! Yay! You just made my evening! I'm so glad you are taking From Princeling to Warrior further with this story! I just love hearing how Leggy is recovering, er, or in this case, how he's *not* recovering...at least not quickly! ;) Heh, heh! Just love that Leggy angst! From the sound of this first chapter, we might get plently of Leggy angst in this new story, no? ;)
Leggy's not eating good, very pale, thin, a bit lethargic, still needs pain draughts to sleep, grieving...hmmmmm, yup, sounds like some good Leggy angst is on the way!!!! :) Can't wait for the next chappy! :) Hurry up!