Healed by shirebound
Armariel · 29 November 2004 · Chapter 4: Earth and Sea
ohhhhh goody, there's gonna be more? I was just thinking, oh rats, pooey, darn, I've read them all now and there are none left....but if there's gonna be more *great big sappy grin* Guess I can always start over again:D Such lovely writing here though......... Armariel~~~{~@
Nivina · 29 November 2004 · Chapter 4: Earth and Sea
*melts and sighs happily*
Larner · 28 November 2004 · Chapter 4: Earth and Sea
Yes, Frodo and Sam are the two sides of the coin, always.
Pearl Took · 28 November 2004 · Chapter 4: Earth and Sea
This is so full of wonder. So full of light! Such a joy and an uplift. My mind needs the contrast between between the darkness of my "Fear" and the glowing joy, beauty and happiness of "HEALED". This is indeed a blessing.
Anonymous · 28 November 2004 · Chapter 4: Earth and Sea
You have just out done yourself, Shirebound! This chapter was SO beautiful from start to finish it just squeezed my heart! QUOTES: ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ “I am trying,” Pippin sighed. “I think they only talk to you, Sam.” ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ LOL! Poor Pip! So hard to be quiet long enough to listen! :p ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ “Not so,” Sam smiled... Celebrían chuckled quietly. “Not so” was an expression Elrond used often. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I LOVE that element that you have included! The hobbits would pick up the habits and speech patterns of those around them...not just the language. Brilliant! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ “Does it bother you, Pippin, that we all look different?” “’Course not,” Pippin giggled. “Everybody’s different. It would be too boring, otherwise.” He looked into the Elf lord’s ageless eyes, puzzled. “Don’t you think so?” “I certainly do,” Elrond smiled. “Ah, young one, how did you grow so wise, so soon?” “Look!” Pippin said again, pointing to where a flock of white gulls flew over the sparkling water. And Elrond lifted him high, swinging him up, up... until Pippin felt that he almost had wings, himself. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Awww!! I'm so glad you included that as well because that is something that has always bothered me when I think of Frodo gone away. I just had a hard time imagining him happy with only Bilbo there for another hobbit to be with (no offense to Bilbo, but you know!) Fantastic job!!
Grey Wonderer · 28 November 2004 · Chapter 4: Earth and Sea
This is so interesting. It is strange to think of Bilbo the same or nearly the same age as the others. I also wonder what the differences in the way they have been raised will do to each hobbit's personality. I loved Sam with the plants.
Connie B. · 28 November 2004 · Chapter 4: Earth and Sea
Oh, this is so sweet it should not be allowed to be read this soon after consuming all the goodies at Thanksgiving. I get the feeling that Pippin has managed once again to wrap all the adults around his little finger. I just love it. I hope there are more than one or two more chapters. This is fun. I'm looking forward to watching the hobbits grow and come into the full promise of their gifts. Thanks for sharing this. Connie B.
SlightlyTookish · 28 November 2004 · Chapter 4: Earth and Sea
How did I miss this story??? I just read all 4 chapters now and I love seeing all five(!) hobbits as youngsters and together again. I wish it could have happened that way, it's so beautiful. And I'm glad I found this, however belated. Eagerly awaiting more! :)
Elwen · 28 November 2004 · Chapter 4: Earth and Sea
You're giving them the perfect childhood that we all wish we had. Thank you for so much happiness and love.
Giu · 28 November 2004 · Chapter 4: Earth and Sea
OMG... I loved this chapter... I love the moment of interaction (can we say that?) between sam and pippin... it is just TOO CUTE Once again well done!! and hurry up with the next chapter *hug*
sorrowful_eagle · 28 November 2004 · Chapter 4: Earth and Sea
Loved that chapter. Loved the description of Yavanna visiting [Sam] and how everyone reacted to her appearance. That was a serious "wow" moment! Whew! Also loved Elrond playing with Pippin - footprints in the sand, Ahhhh! - and their discussion, too. Again, I can't wait for the next part - this story just keeps getting better and better. ~S
Auntiemeesh · 28 November 2004 · Chapter 4: Earth and Sea
I love the image of Sam teaching Pippin how to listen to the song of the plants. They each have their own unique gifts that they share with each other. I also love Pippin's awareness and complete acceptance of the differences of each of his friends, hobbit and elf.
tamie · 19 November 2004 · Chapter 3: Heart Song
I love this story!! I esspecially liked the fact that Galadriel, Celebrian and the hobbits were having a picnic under the tree "Celeborn". LOL!!! LIttle hobbits are soo cute and lovable...just so hugable.
cpsings4him · 18 November 2004 · Chapter 3: Heart Song
Shirebound! Guh!!!! I love this story so much!! This chapter was so sweet and lovely! QUOTE: “Pippin,” Merry said with utter certainty, “we will know each other. How could we not?” Pippin smiled and leaned his forehead against his cousin’s. “You’re right,” he whispered. “How could we not?” ~Oh! Indeed! How could they NOT?!? ~ QUOTE: “It is Yavanna who would need to give permission to disturb the tree,” Galadriel mused. “Perhaps...” “So you believe that even the Valar would be charmed by our little ones?” Celebrían chuckled ~But of course! Who WOULDN'T be?!? ~ QUOTE: “Yes,” Celebrían replied. “I long to see my own children, and always will -- but the hobbits have helped to heal my heart. I could not love them more.” ~Aww! *happy sigh!* This part actually made me tear up! Hobbits! Good for what ails ya!~ And I loved the bird at the end! Can't wait for more! Thank you! Blessings! cp
Nivina · 18 November 2004 · Chapter 3: Heart Song
I sooooooo love this! I fear I repeat myself... but you bring me so much joy with this tale. *sighs happily and hugs you* :)
Pearl Took · 17 November 2004 · Chapter 3: Heart Song
This is just so touching. Beautiful. Soft. You write Elvishness well indeed. There is growing a grace in this that is hard to describe.
Larner · 17 November 2004 · Chapter 2: Dream-Friend
I'm just glad to see Sam and Frodo together again. As it should be.
Bodkin · 17 November 2004 · Chapter 3: Heart Song
Love the older hobbit / younger hobbit contrast. (Why do Merry and Pippin get to go this time?) An image I love - Bilbo running everywhere. He was soooo old and now he has been youthed.
Connie B. · 17 November 2004 · Chapter 3: Heart Song
Oh, I love it, loveit, loveit! I just want to hug and squeeze the toddler hobbits, especially my beloved Pippin.:) Please say this is going to be longer than just four chapters. I love Merry's protectiveness, even as a small child. Now I'm just giddy. I think you perked up my whole afternoon. Thanks. Connie B.
Dreamflower · 17 November 2004 · Chapter 3: Heart Song
I love the way you started out with the older Merry and Pippin, apprehensive about forgetting each other, and then when they had reverted, how protective Merry was of Pip, even though now they will be the same age, and not have an eight year gap between them. I notice that Bilbo, Frodo and Sam are now children. So how much "older" (in practical terms) are they than wee!Merry and wee!Pip? And I noticed a few hints that someday far down the line, they might remember their old lives--that would be good if they could without pain.
EllaG · 17 November 2004 · Chapter 3: Heart Song
Awww! How sweet! I love toddler hobbits!
Auntiemeesh · 17 November 2004 · Chapter 3: Heart Song
I love how reassuring and certain Merry is that he and Pippin will know each other after the change, but then after the change comes, it's Merry who is frightened and needs reassurance. And of course, Frodo knows exactly what to do. Part of me thinks it's sad that they are unable to remember each other from before, although of course that's the only way this could work, but I know they will all love each other just as much now, and forge new memories of each other.
Giu · 17 November 2004 · Chapter 3: Heart Song
Hey! I am sorry that i havent been reviewing your fanfics for a while, but with the IB and all the work i have for school it is just not possible. however i want you to know that i am reading your stories as much as i can, and that i follow their evolution with a lot of attention... but i promise ill try to review as mich as i can from now on, but it will be hard... Anyways thanks for sharing your work with us... you're still one of my favorite LoTR authors. keep up the good work *thumb up*
pipspebble · 17 November 2004 · Chapter 3: Heart Song
*sigh* These are just the sweetest stories! So wonderful to see our sweet hobbits as carefree children and blissfully unaware of past hurts. I'm enjoying these very much!
Mysterious Jedi · 17 November 2004 · Chapter 3: Heart Song
This is really cute so far. I've learned to trust you to write excellent AU's even if they sound a little strange at first. I heartily agree that Aragorn should at some point be written in, since this is already AU.