Force of Nature by shirebound
Lindelea · 22 July 2005 · Chapter 9: Home and Hearth
I love your description of Merry! Merry is a very responsible and bright child... and quite inquisitive It is fascinating to read the possible beginning of the verse Bilbo wrote about Aragorn, that played such a role in FOTR. Eager for more!
SlightlyTookish · 22 July 2005 · Chapter 9: Home and Hearth
Merry is such a good host! I love the friendship between the Rangers and these hobbits, and how Aragorn "thinks" he is 62. Hee! :) Now I'm just waiting for the Frodo-comfort when he awakens :D
Andrea · 22 July 2005 · Chapter 9: Home and Hearth
A nice chapter, Shirebound! And I just loved this sentence: “But Frodo has something else... something that’s... he’s very...” He sighed. “It’s difficult to put my finger on it.” “I know what you mean.” Couldn't have said it any better ;-) Now let's wait for Frodo to wake up and hope, he won't feel ill. But after all, he's in the hands of one of the best healers in all of ME!
Lily · 22 July 2005 · Chapter 9: Home and Hearth
Merry is such a sweet host :) It's so much like him not to leave their guests alone. No wonder the rangers grow so fond of hobbits. Who wouldn't?
Gentle Hobbit · 22 July 2005 · Chapter 9: Home and Hearth
I have decided that your stories are like chicken soup for the soul (to borrow a famous phrase). When one is feeling a little under the weather and shivery, it is truly delightful to have such gentle, cozy stories to read. Hobbits, blankets, friendship... all wonderful to have for comfort and warmth.
Elwen · 22 July 2005 · Chapter 9: Home and Hearth
A lovely quiet interlude. I could feel the warmth and comfort of Crickhollow.
Breon Briarwood · 22 July 2005 · Chapter 9: Home and Hearth
*happy sigh* Glad they're home safe and sound. Now let's hope that Frodo wakes feeling well rather than ill, but where would the story be in that? ;D
TheHobbitWaffle · 21 July 2005 · Chapter 8: The Pledge
That was so very very cool. Very vivid. Very Spooky. Ieee! Thats sent shivers down my spine. Oh, alright. I suppose there is room for two. *Grin*
Mysterious Jedi · 19 July 2005 · Chapter 8: The Pledge
Looking forward to more, as alwyas. <>< Saved from sin through Christ, mj
Auntiemeesh · 12 July 2005 · Chapter 8: The Pledge
“Deep roots are not reached by the frost, eh? I’ll have to remember that.” I love the way you've introduced that line to Bilbo. I'm guessing Frodo will remember very little of this adventure, so when he encounters that phrase again, it won't ring any bells with him. It's wonderful how the trees have guarded their secret all these many years, but they've finally found the 'Man of the West' to reveal it to, and the perfect hobbit to act as medium for them. :D
Andrea · 12 July 2005 · Chapter 8: The Pledge
Oh Shirebound, don't say your stories aren't surprising! You did it again :) Now, I thought something evil would happen, for all that I've ever heard of the Old Forest was evil. But now you've convinced me that there is indeed something good in the dark Old Forest. And Aragorn creates a new bond between the trees and the race of Men. I like this idea! I don't think Frodo will remember what the trees said through him. But after all, the Ranger pin is his now, and when he's recovered he will ask Aragorn about it, I'm sure. What will he answer, I wonder?
Amy Earls · 12 July 2005 · Chapter 8: The Pledge
Bilbo's Aragorn verses are quotes from the Old Forest! *loves* I'm so glad to see all the kingdoms (including plant) fighting the forces of evil. Loved Bilbo's hankies (he learned his lesson well!) and Aragorn carrying Frodo. I love your exploring canon characters without throwing their relationships out of balance. Does this fic have to end?
Baggins Babe · 12 July 2005 · Chapter 8: The Pledge
How marvellous to have the trees speak through Frodo - gave me chills (good ones). I just wish there were more like Aragorn these days, to teach respect for all living things. *sigh* This is a lovely story, Shirebound. I'm really enjoying it.
Tigger · 11 July 2005 · Chapter 8: The Pledge
Wow...Simply wow!! So, the trees did know what Aragorn was. I loved his pledge to the trees. That if he did come into his own, he would make sure to teach Men to treasure and safeguard nature. How sad that heritage seems to be forgotten in this throwaway age. :o( Oh and "Deep roots are not reached by the frost" and Bilbo saying he'd have to remember that. Hee!! Loved that reference to Bilbo's poem for Aragorn. You did an amazing job of Frodo being the conduit for the trees to let Aragorn know why they had been brought back to the Old Forest. That can be tough to write, (I'm also a Trekkie, tried to write a story where Counselor Troi was used in much the same way, but it completely sucked!! Anyway...) but you did it in a very believable way. Frodo and Aragorn are the two non Elven characters in LOTR where something like this is a believable thing to happen and even Aragorn has Elvish blood. Very, very well done!! After all this, they all need some comforting and cuddling. May I aid and comfort Aragorn? :oD Can't wait for more of this!!
Larner · 11 July 2005 · Chapter 8: The Pledge
So, inspiration for the Riddle of Aragorn came from the trees of the Old Forest, eh? And Aragorn is now pledged to promote ecology and the needs of forests? Nicely done.
harrowcat · 11 July 2005 · Chapter 8: The Pledge
I do enjoy the way that you stick close to canon with just enough variation for new characters and adventures. Loving your answer to your own plot bunny - hope we get to see the writing of the actual poem and, eventually Aragorn's reaction to it! I am not an author but, if you have lost your bunny, he is hopping around the swimming pool and gym that I go to. (The only space I have for thinking and day dreaming). I promise that I take him carrots regularly!
Lily the Hobbit · 11 July 2005 · Chapter 8: The Pledge
This was perfect, Janet! I loved every bit of it. And I must admit I shivered just a bit when Frodo - or rather, the trees - started to talk. I like the way you put the line of the poem in. Deep roots are not reached by the frost... :)
Anonymous · 11 July 2005 · Chapter 8: The Pledge
“Deep roots are not reached by the frost, eh? I’ll have to remember that.” Oh, Shirebound! This is just the kind of thing I love about your writing. You remember those lovely details from the books and weave them into your stories so naturally and with such a joy and obvious love of the books. I don't think I've ever read of any other fanfic writer who can do the same.
SlightlyTookish · 11 July 2005 · Chapter 8: The Pledge
Oooh, that was just chilling to hear nature speak through Frodo! I didn't expect that at all, but I really loved it! Now I just hope that Frodo will have an easy recovery...with lots of soft pillows and blankets and cuddling ;)
Anso the Hobbit · 7 July 2005 · Chapter 7: Summoned
Of course Bilbo too has his secrets, lol! I had to laugh out loud at Merry putting the Ranger in place, LOL! I`m very excited to see what will happen now, surely the trip to the forest can`t be completely without danger, and what if Frodo gets worse?
Anso the Hobbit · 7 July 2005 · Chapter 6: Keeping Secrets
Even at the young age of 12 Merry is quite intent on being the perfect host, lol! You paint a very sweet picture of him. Oh, no! Now Frodo is ill too! How will this end? I can just imagine how excited he must be to know more about Aragorn now that he has the other Rangers there. :D
Elendiari22 · 1 July 2005 · Chapter 7: Summoned
Whew! I've finally caught up on this fic, and I'm loving it! I don't know how you come up with plots like this; they're always so riveting! I'm curious to find out what happens in the Old Forest. I like Thalguron. The way he interacts with the hobbits amuses me, and I loved his incredulous line about going hungry. Scamp is a sweety, sitting with Halbarad. I'm waiting eagerly for the next chapter!
harrowcat · 30 June 2005 · Chapter 7: Summoned
just re-reading (tut, tut and in work time too!) 'Few feet inside' indeed, as if we believe that! What was that about curiosity killing furry, four legged creatures? Aragorn and Bilbo are as bad as each other. And me too, ofcourse! Oh well 'All well as ends better' to quote the Gaffer! Can't wait til the next update.
Amy Earls · 27 June 2005 · Chapter 7: Summoned
Read this a few days ago and dashing in to comment while our house guest is away for the day. I'm really touched by Estel's Vulcan mind meld with Frodo (oops, sorry, wrong fandom!). I'm wondering, together with Bilbo, how he does that. It's marvelous (and scary) how Frodo is inspired by Bilbo's Adventures in Burgling. Smart enough to nearly get in serious trouble there (ooh, more trouble to come?). Feel a little lightheaded thinking about LotR/Star Trek crossovers, aaghh! I'm so intrigued by this story! Must go, but wanted to comment before you go to see the exhibit. Have a great time!
Auntiemeesh · 26 June 2005 · Chapter 7: Summoned
I'm terribly curious to know what Frodo is going to experience once he's in the Old Forest. I loved the image of him scheming to borrow Bilbo's ring in order to steal the key from Aragorn, lol. The poor boy really is just completely out of his head. I can't wait to see what happens next. :D