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French Pony · 16 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Escape

And you know what else? I've finally figured out why I like Beliond so much. It was when he called Legolas "son" that I figured it out. He reminds me of Batman. No, really. Two secretive, supersmart guys, with lots of psychological issues and hidden talents. They both lost family early in their lives and have never really recovered from it. And then they get these damaged kids to take care of and train and end up loving them like their own children. Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na Beliond! Batman is a particular favorite of mine.

French Pony · 16 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Escape

Legolas just keeps bringing the corpses home, doesn't he? This can't be very good for his soul, to keep being the bearer of bad news. He's needed some coddling and being treated like an elfling for some time now, and how convenient that the first older family member on the scene was Eilian. He and Legolas have always been close, and Eilian is the one member of that family who will show unreserved, open love without asking too many questions. He's also the person that Galelas needs to see right now. Ol' Eilian should get some sort of a medal for doing double big-brother duty. He's a real mensch. I liked the way that Eilian slowly figured out that Something Was Not Right with Legolas from the little clues in body language and who spoke for whom. It shows that he's both observant and finely attuned to his family's fortunes. They are all very lucky to have him around, even if Thranduil doesn't always appreciate that. It'll take a lot of time and a lot of TLC for Legolas to get over this, but it looks like he's well on his way. All the important people in his life (except Tuilinn) know what he needs, and they're all going to do their darndest to give it to him. If he ever manages to recover from meeting Tuilinn's parents for the first time, that is. Most boyfriends only worry about knocking the girlfriend up.

White Wolf · 16 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Escape

I was so happy to see Eilian show up. Unfortunately, big brother couldn't just kiss it and make it all better---but he was able to offer his love and support. I'm wondering if Beliond's insistance that Legolas go home will eventually be heeded. Throwing himself into his work will only delay Legolas's unavoidable emotional breakdown. He really does need all of his family. The next chapter, facing Tuillinn's family, will be extra hard on Legolas, I fear.

elliska · 16 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Escape

I was reading this chapter again and I thought of two things that I wanted to mention in my first review but forgot to 'cause I was bawling my eyes out. First, I love the little touches like Eilian commenting that Legolas could never eat while he was grieving. I remember Thranduil trying to get Legolas to eat his porridge (sp?) after his nana died. Those types of things make the present story come to life so much and make the brother's connection so real. I also love Legolas drawing comfort from the tree and stars that had been there for so long and had seen so much. Your elves always seem very elfy to me. It is so hard to write the differences between elves and our normal viewpoint as human readers without over doing it and you always find that balance perfectly, I think. And finally, this line: He would now do in grief what he had planned to do in joy. He would take care of Tuilinn in death as he had not been able to do in life... God that was sad. Again, great job. I don't see how you are doing this. This is two Saturdays in a row that I sat down in the evening to edit my own chapter before posting it and I read your story first and find myself so moved by it that I cannot even concentrate on anything else. This is powerful stuff, Daw.

LOTR lover · 16 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Escape

Oh, just rip my heart out and tear it to pieces, why don't you! They are all true king's sons, aren't they, the sons of Thranduil?

Wendy · 16 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Escape

Sigh. Wonderful. Absolutely wonderful. The writing is beautiful and you manage to really give the reader such a sense of the characters. I feel like I know this family! I don't leave reviews often (BAD reader!), but I had to for this one. I avidly await the next chapter.

Karri · 16 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Escape

Very sad, daw. Made me all sniffly. I am glad Eilian arrived on the scene for Legolas; I think he really needed one of his family.

Yanic · 16 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Escape

Oh my! Poor Legolas is having a really rough time! I feal so bad for him. I love how Beliond and Eilian are there for him- it's so cute the way that Eilian comforts him, even if it is sad at the same time. I kind of want to know what Beliond and Eilian are thinking, but I'm loving Legolas's perspective too much right now... I do have one question...(and it's rather insensitive)...isn't Tuilinn starting to smell? I don't have much experience with bodies but I do know that they don't keep very long in warm areas... although maybe that's what this line was about: "Ignoring them, Legolas turned stiffly to walk toward where Fyndil had opened Legolas’s blanket and was scattering flowers and herbs over Tuilinn’s body." For a moment I thought they were seasoning her. LOL. I love this story so much, even if Legolas is suffering so much! Poor guy, he really needs his Adar to make things all better

dr_seuss_is_cool · 16 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Escape

Hello. I am so sorry that I haven't reviewed in so long, but I have been reading. I got the house all to myself so I made it my number one priority to review this story. I love the whole story. I love everything about it. I love how you show Legolas' love life. The question of whether he ever fell in love or got married was been on my mind since reading the books. I now think that this story best answers that question. Thank you so much. I love Eilian's nature when he learns that Legolas loved/loves Tuilinn. I am so worried for Legolas. I know that he will recover but not without so much pain. I'm so proud that he has been very strong so far. I would be lying if I said that I wasn't excited about seeing how Thranduil will react, or Ithilden. Thank you again for this story. It is amazing. Have a great day! -Dr Seuss

Alison H · 16 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Escape

Poor, poor Legolas! This chapter was so hard to read and I commend you for writing it so beautifully.Legolas' continued shock at Tuillins death was very sad and his disorintation was perfectly described.He is suffering so much and Beliond is his rock at the moement.I'm so glad he's there. I was so happy to see Eilian and I was very moved when Legolas simply rested in his brothers' arms.Sometimes one can only let your real emotions surface in the presence of a sibling or a parent and Eilian loves Legolas so much that he would have done anything to makes things better.What a shame that Eilian did not get to know Tuillin---he would have loved her simply for making Legolas happy. The grief of Tuillins' mother was just heartbreaking and I hope Legolas will be in his fathers' arms soon because I think he needs his Ada more than he realises. Wonderful chapter, Daw.I just cannot get enough of your stories! Update soon. Ali.

Brazgirl · 16 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Escape

I think the way you wrote Legolas' reaction to grief was great. The aftermath of his blow was very believable. I love when Beliond order people around and here when he called Legolas 'son'. That was touching for me. And even more when he defied his keeper and his brother saying he was in command. I wonder what ada would say about that... I trully believe this chapter was even better than the last one. You dealt with grief with care and truth. And I see how hard is to write in one pov... but you managed it too well. Simply every reaction from our elf was believable. Wonderful chapter.

Frodo3791 · 16 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Escape

Poor Legolas. I think you completely nailed his reaction to the grief... it is very Legolas. Although like everyone he must succumb to his own grief and be completely focused on the departed loved one, I think he would try to distance himself from it by doing his duties... and so Legolas did. But now, seeing the mother of his love crying over her dead child and perhaps feeling like some of it was his fault... I don't know how he could hold his own in this situation. It is heart wrenching. Eilian's reaction to this maiden he's never heard of and the fact that Legolas was going to bond with her was really good, as well. It will be interesting to see the rest of the family's reactions, if you get to them. Perhaps Legolas will not be returning to his patrol after Tuilinn's funeral after all... I apologize for the rambling sentences. I don't know, my thoughts are scattered and my emotions high with Legolas' pain. Good work. I hope to read the next chapter ASAP. -Frodo

Manderly · 16 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Escape

If anything, this chapter is even more heartbreaking than the last. I am so glad that Eilian showed up. Legolas really does need his family right now, though he probably doesn't realize that himself yet. I am amazed that Legolas held up for as long as he did. I suppose his sense of duty more than anything gave him the stamina to carry on, but being confronted by Tuilinn's naneth's grief was probably the last straw. I am glad that Beliond is at his side during all this. Legolas is going to need this surrogate father of his for support until he can get back to Thranduil. A really, really wonderful chapter even though it pulled at the heartstring.

elliska · 16 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Escape

You are doing an amazing job with this. Legolas flitting between moments when he knows he should be concerned with what is going on with his patrol, overwhelming grief and dull oblivian is too realistic. And the thing that really drives it home for me is lines like this: Legolas blinked. That was it? The ruin of hundred of lives and the destruction of his hope for happiness could be summed up in two sentences? !! So true. You did a terrific job of capturing the way it feels to be in the first moments of an unbelievable loss. I am so glad Eilian showed up. I love Sinnarn's line and Galelas's reaction to it. That was classic (and the humor was much needed). I was wondering how Eilain and Ithilden and Thranduil were going to react to hearing about this girl. They have never heard Legolas mention anyone. But, of course, elves form relationships differently from humans so they will recognize that it is perfectly possible Legolas could fall for a girl as he did Tuilinn. I really hope we get to see Legolas with Thranduil (though that scene is phenomenally hard to write--of course all of this has been, I'm sure). Nevertheless, I'm sure we'll get a glimpse because whereas Legolas thinks he won a battle of 'I'm in command here,' the fact is everyone around him is allowing him to do what he needs to grieve. Returning to his patrol after he leaves Tuilinn's village is not going to be part of that and I have no doubt Beliond will assert his own authority then. The last part was so incredibly sad. This poor mother--it's amazing how much you could communicate with something that simple. I hope Legolas is able at least to form a relationship with Tuilinn's family. That would be some connection to what he has lost. Great job, Daw.

Dot · 16 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Escape

Now that was a tough chapter to read. Apart from Legolas’ grief, his trouble thinking straight and his resolve to keep going while he can, there’s a very touching sense of how badly everyone around him feels for him and how they want to help him if only he’d let them in. *sigh* Elf-angst is one of my favourite things, but you bring these characters to life so much for us that at times like this I always feel like I’m intruding on something private. I still love it, though ;-) I thought one of the saddest things in this chapter is the way Legolas keeps his eyes on Tuilinn, trying not to let her out of his sight. The others seem to be having a hard time too. Galelas, of course, is in a bad way, but Vanduil has suddenly been given a lot of responsibility in his duty to care for Galelas and it must be made worse for him because they had worked with each other and seemed to have built up a definite relationship. I’m glad for him that he seems to be doing well and it’s good to see that he even takes the time to try to help Legolas. Actually, Legolas’ vague awareness that he should be in charge and slight incomprehension of being told to rest by Vanduil was such a good touch. To me there’s a very detached feeling about this chapter, which really shows us that Legolas, in his shock, is slightly removed from reality. And on some level he knows this but doesn’t seem to be able to do anything about it. I think it’s quite important that Fyndil comes and tells Legolas that “she glowed with what she felt for you” and sympathises with him. It gives even more meaning to the connection between Tuilinn and Legolas that even Fyndil, who has only seen them together one time, knew the importance of their bond. It’s probably hard for Legolas to hear now but at least later on, when he goes back to duty and normality and when he might question what they meant to each other, he can know that they really did have something together. Ah, I was wondering when he was going to start blaming himself. Hopefully he knows enough by now that some things can’t be prevented or changed, but I imagine it doesn’t help that somewhere in his mind he was still feeling guilt at Naran’s death. That moment when Beliond asks Legolas if he would like to talk was so lovely. Beliond is being such a pillar of strength – something for which I imagine Legolas will be grateful down the road when he can think clearly again – and it must be difficult to watch his charge struggle with his grief. Especially when he knows something of what Legolas is feeling. He himself seems to hold on to the idea that he’ll be reunited with his wife and son again and his attempt to gently give some strength to Legolas was so moving. I had a lump in my throat when he says “Do not let it destroy you, son. They are with Namo and we may see them again one day.” Well, what a surprise – it’s Eilian! LOL. Legolas’ incredulity that Beliond could sum up all that had happened in such a brief manner brought tears to my eyes. It’s something he’s probably done loads of times himself when giving a report but in this case he clearly can’t take in all the horror, and certainly can’t speak of it in such a calm way. “We were in the grasslands engaged in some training when we saw flashes of fire on the mountain.” Um, does that mean Celuwen doesn’t know where he is? It was so sweet to see how delighted Galelas is to see Eilian, and how good Eilian is with dealing with him. He makes it look so easy! But I suppose it probably is fairly effortless for him. You wrote Eilian’s astonishment very well, and the way he tries to piece things together. I just love the fact that he responded to Legolas’ need and never for a second doubted how he was affected by Tuilinn’s death, even though the thought of them bonding must have seemed fairly unbelievable to him. Thank heavens Eilian was there. His presence allowed Legolas to open up a bit, which he probably wouldn’t have done otherwise. What a very moving image of Legolas in his brother’s arms, with his head on his shoulder. Do you think Thranduil has some inkling that something is up with Legolas? I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s felt his spirit wandering, and it might help him realise just how much Tuilinn meant to his son. I liked the reminder that Legolas never eats when he’s unhappy. My heart went out to Eilian too when he speaks of the death of their mother and how they both found the strength to go on. It must be hard sometimes for Legolas’ family to know that Legolas doesn’t remember that time after they lived through such fear for him. I’m glad that Legolas is able to take some comfort in Eilian’s reassurance that he could go on with life and even find some happiness again. “I know,” Sinnarn murmured. “But make no mistake, Eilian. This was serious.” Bravo, Sinnarn. I was so glad he said that, because Eilian really needed someone apart from Legolas to tell him that it was true. Sinnarn is doing incredibly well. He seems to have taken on responsibility unquestioningly and is showing a lot of strength and compassion too. Grandfather would be very proud. I love the idea that Eilian was by his side when he was going to sleep and Beliond was there when he woke up. Legolas seems to be having trouble in understanding that Galelas isn’t the only one who needs to go home. And it looks like he’s seized in duty and his role here to keep him going. He rarely shows his stubborn streak but he most certainly has one and it’s appeared now so the rest of them might as well just give in for now. I can see why it’s important to him to take Tuilinn home, though, and I’m glad the rest of them do too. He could never just leave her like this. There’s a little typo in the line “You will feel better is you use the sling”, I think. I liked that their separation was so simple. Any more sympathy would probably be too much for Legolas right now and I imagine Eilian knows anyway that Beliond will drag Legolas off home once he takes Tuilinn back to her parents. The end of this chapter was absolutely heart-breaking. Her mother’s grief is so powerful and I really feel for Legolas because now he has to let Tuilinn go. This was truly an amazing chapter. But please, can he go home soon?! :-)

Alice · 16 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Escape

I cried there at the end. I think that really sums up just how effective this chapter was. This is just awful for them all. The way you characterized Legolas's grief was very effective. Telling this story completely from his POV was a good choice for this story. This is completely his story unlike the others which also belong to his family. I liked Beliond in this story. He just took care of things. Nana is a good nickname for him actually, which I'm sure he would be miffed to hear. Eilian was a good brother to both Legolas and Galelas in this chapter. I think Galelas witnessing a bit of a power struggle between them was an eye opener. The Royal Family has their own level of complications also. So, good chapter. I really do think the fact that it make me cry tells you everything you need to know. Though I have to say little stuff like Legolas drawing comfort from the stars and trees and Eilian reminding Legolas about their mother's death's effect on them added to it also.(sigh) Update soon. We need to see what Legolas says to Tuilinn's parents. Oh her poor parents. Or maybe not, because that's probably going to be a crying chapter also.

Jay of Lasgalen · 16 April 2005 · Chapter 9: Escape

That was so sad - even sadder than the chapter about Tuilinn's death, I think. Legolas seems so lost in his grief, and so bewildered by what has happened. I was glad that Eilian turned up when he did - Legolas needed his brother's comfort. Beliond would have done, but Eilian was better. And poor Eilian had no idea of the significance of this death on Legolas. “But I have never even heard him mention her before,” Two details in particular seemed very real to me - the oddity that elsewhere, life goes on; and the vivid dreaming about the one who has died. I can see why Legolas needed to take Tuilinn's body home - but he needs to go home too. Please, Daw! Jay

tigerlily713 · 14 April 2005 · Chapter 8: Caught in the Ruins

You write anguish well. How sad. I eagerly await the next chapter. i wonder how Thranduil will react having never met Tuilinn. Will he understand or will he underestimate Legolas's bond with her?

Ithildin · 12 April 2005 · Chapter 8: Caught in the Ruins

Daw, I must say that for me, this story has had more emotional impact than any fiction I have read in a long time. I have spent more time thinking about what might happen, what did happen and how it is affecting the characters than I would like to admit… lol! ;) A gripping story and another well written chapter. Kudos! Legolas’ stunned reaction to Tuilinn’s death seems very believable. In his current dazed condition he may not yet be fully past his need for simple, straightforward tasks to help keep his mind focused on things in the physical world. Beliond was wonderful in this chapter and I’m sure the trend will continue. I do hope Eilian will come. He and Legolas are close – and big brother has helped Legolas through grief before. Eilian can comfort Legolas by just ‘being there’ for him. But, when their naneth died they shared the same loss – not so this time. And then there is that irrational, selfish facet of grieving that can sometimes make it a trifle difficult for one to be comforted by someone who clearly still has what one just lost… Not that one cannot rise above it to see the sincerity of the sympathy offered and respond appropriately; but it can still get in the way – even if only on a subconscious level. There really is something to the concept of ‘I KNOW what you are feeling because I have stood where you stand.’ Some advice is easier to accept from someone who as ‘been there’ than from someone who has not, no matter how loving and sympathetic they are. And if Legolas puts up even a ghost of a (subtle and temporary) wall between himself and Eilian, would Galeas notice? Hmm, did Beliond or any of the others see that well-intentioned shove just before Legolas’ world crashed in? A guilt trip would further complicate the complicated-enough grieving process, and it might take them a while to figure out what’s going on with him… I hope that someday Legolas will meet Tuilinn again in the Undying Lands, but though we know that he eventually decides to sail to Tol Eressëa – he does not yet know that is going to happen. In the book, though he knew of the sea-longing before he went to Pelargir, I think he was still surprised when it hit him. He either didn’t expect to encounter it there (the port was a good ways inland) or else he simply didn’t expect it to have such a powerful pull on his heart. He certainly missed the meaning of Galadriel’s warning. Either way, this story fits in well with his (rather hasty!) decision to (eventually!) follow his heart and sail, even though he did not seem to think any of his family/people would go with him. As inscrutable as love-at-first-sight may be in real life, it is a something of a fixture in mythology and fairy tales – and in ME. LACE does indeed have its faults, but it also contains many valuable insights into Eldarin culture that are not contradicted elsewhere. That ‘the Eldar do not err lightly in such choice’ seems on pretty solid footing to me. My miniscule two cents… Okay, enough of my rambling, I’m taking up valuable time you should spend writing the next chapter! Eagerly awaiting more (and hoping it won’t so adversely affect your mood this time!) Ithildin *(

Ithilien · 11 April 2005 · Chapter 8: Caught in the Ruins

Heh, I was snooping around over here and decided to leave my review on this site. As usual, you are too quick to update, daw. Not that anyone is complaining. Alas, Tuilinn is dead. I read Lamiel's prior reviews and am happy to say I am not quite THAT hostile toward this female character, though I do have to agree with her on Legolas feeling he was in LOVE. I guess I'm unromantic; I just don't believe in love at first sight. Attraction at first sight, absolutely, but love, no. That animal magnetism certainly makes it easier to fall in love though, and if one is willing to bend a bit, I'm certain love can quickly follow. But love immediately I think is impossible. You have to do a little discovery to realize if the other is completely compatible to you. Anyhow, it is my hope that Legolas will see the difference. He knew very little about Tuilinn to judge it love. I think they needed a little longer before they seized upon an engagement. I think he's in a bit of shock right now and that is why his feelings are so chaotic. I think he is going to mourn a bit his dreams of what they might have had together. That's what happens when relationships end. But in the end, I think he is going to see that his memories of what they shared together are very few, and what he was clinging to was thoughts of what could happen, not what did happen. I call that infatuation, and being in love with love. In the grand scheme of his life, she was a very brief moment. Perhaps when she is released from Mandos he can spend some time getting to know her better. And then maybe they will decide to be paired. Maybe. If they are really in love. But being an elf with time so much his, this quick flight to love seemed a bit un-elflike to me. I suppose one could argue LACE. but I really have a hard time with that document as the timetables laid within it seem way too human to me be considered factual for eternal beings. I could also point out example after example of elves that do not comply with those 'laws'. Gee, am I overstating myself much here? Anyhow, what I liked best about this chapter was not Tuilinn's death, but the courage Legolas found to console and aid Galelas. I guess aid is the wrong way of putting it, for he is the commander and would help his people no matter what. But still, he tried to free the elf when he was also seriously wounded (not to mention heartbroken), and he tended his injuries, and he offered him words of praise that he realized were heartfelt, and that was a rather moving thing for him to do. I don't think it's really going to fix everything that is bothersome between them, but it helps a little that Legolas was willing to tell the other something that might actually make Galelas feel of worth. That seems to be Galelas' biggest problem, I think -- he doesn't have much self-esteem and he hates Legolas because he obviously does. Maybe Legolas will realize this too, once he gets past his false-love issues with Tuilinn. I'd like to see this story really become one where he and Galelas come to an understanding, and Legolas becomes a little more wary of giving his heart quite so readily. Then again, claiming love would certainly help fend off the ongoing pressure of all those family matchmakers. If he has already found his mate and he just has to wait for her to be released from Mandos, then maybe they will stop badgering him about finding someone now. Yep, I bet that's what you're up to. Trying to fend off the busybodies. There will be more chapters, won't there daw? Now that Tuilinn has lived her short part in the story, I think I could do better about giving less critical reviews. There's a dragon to deal with after all, and as I said before, I love dragons. Heck, I've been so caught up in this mock romance I haven't even had a chance to go on and on about how I love the dragon's portrayal. Legolas will be tackling that little problem, won't he? More soon (like I need to ask).

Ana · 11 April 2005 · Chapter 8: Caught in the Ruins

And here I was, thinking she will be ok. Even after reading the previous chapter, which was, btw brilliant and left me speechless, just because I was there with them, I was still sure they'll be ok. All of them. I even took it so far that I ignored completely the last paragraph of the previous chapter. And now she’s dead. Poor, poor Legolas. At least, Beliond is there. I’m sure he’ll take care of him. I think Galelas is wrong about his family not being there. The warriors are his family now, right? They’ll never “replace” the real family, but they are so much better than Galelas’ “original” family. ~Ana

esamen · 11 April 2005 · Chapter 8: Caught in the Ruins

He stared at her, and the sounds of stones being moved faded from his consciousness, and his world narrowed to her. In his mind, he began to play over again scenes of what had been between them and scenes of what he had hoped their life together would be. He saw her playing with the children in the settlement, struggling to keep her curls from her face, turning her face up toward him and drawing near to kiss him, with wonder in her eyes. He saw his father bending to kiss her brow and welcome her to the family. He felt her in his arms, in his bed. He felt her warmth and saw her looking at him with joy in her face and their own child in her arms. Oh, daw. Oh, how sad. But still, how beautiful. What a sweet and bitter ride this story is. This paragraph is just a marvel of the writer's craft. I like what you are doing with Galelas. Maybe he and Legolas will come to some agreement after all. I think that grief does sometimes help us rise above our petty quarrels with each other. Beliond sees everything, doesn't he? He is very good at what he does. Thranduil chose well in him . . . This is a marvelous story and I love the solid foundation of canon beneath it. The constant tension of the situation in Middle earth provides a great framework for wherever your imagination takes you. All the details about Dale and the rock slide are fantastic foils for the human drama involved. I wish that this story would go on for several more chapters! You aren't going to end too soon, are you? I hope you keep it going for a while so we can see all the vibrations and consequences of Legolas's lost love . . . it's such a special moment in your long account of his life. Thanks, and I'm out of town at a conference for a week so I will catch up when I can, esamen

caz-baz · 11 April 2005 · Chapter 8: Caught in the Ruins

reading your stories is like reading a really good book you just dont want to put down but you have too. My father ripped his ear the other week playing rugby he had to have 14 stitches and he still insists he's young enough to play. I'm no sucker for pain so i dont think i'd make a very good warrior. I'm also not very good with dead things either - i had to carry the rabbit my dog killed home the other day after taking her on a walk and i tied it's legs with string without touching it, but i bumped into the next door farmer on the way back i dont know what he thought of me. but anyway i really just came onto check if you'd posted anymore i think i'm addicted to your stories.

Elena Tiriel · 10 April 2005 · Chapter 8: Caught in the Ruins

You know, I think that if Legolas had followed Tuilinn's spirit to the Halls of Mandos, Beliond would show up on its front doorstep, bawl Námo out, and haul Legolas home by the ear. If Legolas was very lucky, Beliond might be kind enough to choose the uninjured ear. I've been away from fan fiction for a whole month due to RL, and now, after reading this story, I'm a quivering heap of emotionality. Powerful writing, Daw. - Barbara

ScarlettPendragon · 10 April 2005 · Chapter 8: Caught in the Ruins

OMG DAW, Have you made it your mission in life to reduce me to tears with every story you write?! ;>) Fantastic, fantastic story, as usual!! You make it seem so effortless, as though Legolas is dictating his life story to you in bits and pieces!! Your creativity and imagination leave me in awe!! I know I've missed commenting on a couple of your stories from January - March, but RL has been... well, Real!! LOL However RL seems to be back on track (**crosses fingers**), so I hope to comment more consistently!! In this story I love how you've created a "real" reason for Legolas not to be wed when the Fellowship sets off on their quest - his heart is broken!! I cannot WAIT to see how his family will react - I'm sure Thranduil will be able to offer Legolas some perspective on losing his love and the importance of going on even after a tragedy of these proportions! I imagine that Legolas' state of mind and heart will be uppermost in Thranduil's thoughts when he learns that Legolas has joined the Fellowship in their seemingly impossible mission to take The One Ring to Mordor!! (**pokes plot bunny towards DAW's ankles**) This truly is an amazing story, and I'm looking forward to future chapters, even as I type through a mist of tears!! Scarlett