Silivren Tinu
· 25 February 2006
· Chapter 14: The Summons
Here is your snail reviewer, formerly known as WP. *g* I lost my internet connection for some days. :P I'm suffering from some serious elf-withdrawal-symptoms by now and am going to devour this chapter now. ;-)
Poor Aragorn! (Your third paragraph makes me wonder whether men have ribcages to keep their heart from leaping out - what a wonderful idea! *g*) I would be really worried for Aragorn right now if I wouldn't know that Legoas would drag him back from hell if needs be... well, now that I think of it I'm really worried for both of them.
*gulps* I think it was a very good idea to read this chapter in broad daylight. I really wouldn't wish to be one of your characters now. I admire Celeborn's self-control. I hope summoning them now will not turn out to be a very, very bad mistake - I'm starting to wonder about the exact nature of this curse.
I'm so glad that the elves are there with Aragorn, and though I pity the Twice Forgotten I still have a very bad feeling about all this. “My beard’s grown two finger-lengths waiting for you.” - I LOVE Gimli, I think it's really a relief to hear such a comment when you have some living Dead on your heels. *g*
SHRIEK! I knew it! Something bad simply *had* to happen! Is something else needed to free these ghosts, or do they not even have the intention to be freed? This qualifies as a cliffie, you know? *taps foot* *sigh*
Well, I loved this chapter (apart from the little problem at the ending *grumbles*) and will do my best to wait patiently for the next one (and not lose my internet connection again).
Hugs,
WP *g*
Author's reply
WP/SMD/A/ST and now SR :-)
You're no snail, you will ALWAYS be my purring wet puddle. *hugs* (So strike off that SR)
Poor you - I get grumpy if I lose my connection for ONE day, and you've had SEVERAL. How many shades of grey did your hair turn? (That was from Chap 25 of FtLotLotWT, I think) I hope you did not get indigestion from the delayed devouring of all the fanfic you missed!
"This qualifies as a cliffie, you know? *taps foot*"
Oh don't you look cute: arms folded, brows furrowed in a frown, lips twisted, one foot tapping. :D Okay, I will TRY not to let a pot-hole develop in your floor from all that tapping. See how I avoided talking about what will happen in the story?? All I can say for now is: it isn't over yet. But you already knew that didn't you? *grin*
Keep that connection going - talk to you again soon. *warm elven hugs*
GEW
lwarren
· 20 February 2006
· Chapter 14: The Summons
Not good, Legolass, not good at all! To go to all that trouble and effort to summon those wispy guys and be told in the end, "thanks, but we're not ready to leave just yet"! What a royal pain! This chapter is really poetic in many places - I would list each and every one, but I have to vacate the building so the ladies can clean my room! But I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed the heck out of this chapter - Legolas and Hamille are their ususal supportive, wonderful selves and Celeborn is all wise and serious and wonderful as well! And let's not forget his royalness, the King, who is trying his best to set these ingrates free - he's wonderful right along with the rest! And Gimli - I DO love that dwarf! Great stuff, Legolass, I look forward with held breath to the next chapter. (*turns slightly blue holding breath*)
linda
Author's reply
Mmm, doesn't look good, does it? But what's up? The next chapter will tell.
Thanks very much for writing in, and for loving those characters as I do, AND for liking them as they appear in the story. I must be doing SOMEthing right with them then, lol!
Will post as soon as I can, before you turn deep violet.
eliza61
· 20 February 2006
· Chapter 14: The Summons
Mae Govannen, Legolass
How wonderful to have you back. Welcome! Forgive me but I actually had to chuckle a little at the end of this chapter, I just had this vision of 4 grown men (well elves) looking at one another perplexed and shrugging their shoulders as if to say, "OK now what?" (Forgive me it's Monday morning & I'm in the middle of my weekly orc torture, better known as "work planning meeting") Really nice writing here, boy your description of the door and the shrieks of the forgotten were creepy. Usually I rack my brain trying to figure out what's going to happen next but this has got me stumped and since I KNOW you're not going to give me a clue, you'll just have to update very soon.
As always, it's nice to hear from you,
Eliza
Author's reply
Heehee, yes, that image IS amusing. Glad I was able to make you smile on a Monday morning, and at an orc-torture session, no less!
You'll be sufficiently un-stumped in the coming chapter. I'll try to post it so it coincides with one of your future torture camps. Since you're a bio-chemist, I'm thinking you could concoct something to slip in their drinks so they leave you alone. :)
And it's always great to hear from YOU. Thank you.
Legolass
Linda Hoyland
· 19 February 2006
· Chapter 14: The Summons
What a great cliffhanger though I felt it seemed just a little too easy !How ironic that Aragorn frail and mortal compared with the Elves,is the only one who has power over the dead.I assume the words over the door explain why they won't go,but then if they were not those who betrayed Isildur,his curse may not be the problem.Totally gripping,I eragerly await more.
Author's reply
Hi, Linda: Yes, you're right, it is ironic: it's a mortal who has power over the dead. But then Aragorn is no ordinary mortal is he? :-)
As for the nature of the 'problem'... mmm... I'm afraid I can't say one way or another at the moment - but then you already knew that didn't you? *apologetic grin* Things will unfold, if not sooner, then later.
Thanks very much for your review.
harrowcat
· 19 February 2006
· Chapter 14: The Summons
Ah a new chapter up! *looks around the room, checks under the bed and grabs favourite teddy bear before settling down to read!!!*
Oh Aragorn - when you have an elf with you and especially if that elf is Celeborn, then it is best to listen to him and bite back the Summons for just a little longer! I got bad feeling goose-bumps from that point on and I was right wasn't I!??!
All Aragorn could hear were the echoes of his own cautious strides along the paths of memories. I just adored this sentence Legolass. Have I told you how much I enjoy the detail in your writing? If not then consider yourself complimented and if I have then it is always worth repeating! *g*
Virtual hugs still being sent your way regularly!
Author's reply
Hi, I gather you had a 'harrow'ing time reading the chapter. *ducking teddy bear thrown at me for lame pun* lol! Hope your goose bumps have receded. :-)
As for Aragorn listening to Celeborn: the man was in a difficult position, really difficult. Imagine having to return yet another time, and who knows when... Celeborn wasn't going to be able to interpret the message in a jiffy. Sigh... problems, problems. But that's why I'm writing this and you're reading it eh? And that's why there will be a Chapter 15 and 16 and... *grin*
Thank you so very much for your praise, Fabulous Feline. I would bow but I twisted my back and it hurts. I'm on medical leave today, but just have to sit here and type something till it hurts. So - thanks for the hugs (just keep them gentle for now, lol!) Always great to hear from you.
Alison H
· 19 February 2006
· Chapter 14: The Summons
Oh my, what a creepy chapter! Why are the Twice Forgotten not leaving and why is a glare being directed at Aragorn--what could they want? Creepy!!
I do love the fact that there are three elves protecting Aragorn and they can all see what he cannot, but are still willing to stand beside him to offer him support.It's handy to have friends and relatives who aren't afraid of the dead :D
I think I actually got goosebumps reading this chapter! Please update soon.I'm dying to read more of this story.
Take care.
Ali.
Author's reply
Hey, Ali. :-) I agree with you there: if we make friends, let them be those who don't fear the dead. As Gimli said in the movie: "Very handy in a tight spot, these lads" - though he wasn't referring to elves. :-) Oh what the heck I'd have elves handy any day in any situation, and the more they surround me, the better. :D
Re: why are the TF not leaving? I'm afraid that has to wait till Chapter 15. (As I told Harrowcat, I twisted my back and am home, maybe I'll use the time to type it up.) So, hang in there. Thanks very much for dropping in.
Red Squirrel
· 15 February 2006
· Chapter 13: Paths of Fear
I'm very sorry to hear that you have a hard time at work right now. *HUGS* Don't I know? You can tell I'm overloaded whenever I'm late in reviewing. A few days ago I worked the whole night through to complete something. And when I phoned my boss in the morning (as he requested!) all I got was "yes... well... no time right now... Monday perhaps... or Friday..." Would you believe it??!! But I can cope with that. I will NEVER forgive him, though, for making me miss your update! never ever!
I loved that little girl, she is so cute. In fact she is showing all the other villagers how silly they are. I do so hope that when she grows up she will see perhaps a bit more of the elves - perhaps even Thranduil's palace, LOL! That girl reminded me why I never wanted to grow up, because imagination would gradually be replaced by knowledge, or so it seemed to me. Well, at least we have kept our fair share - you have, at any rate, in creating these wonderful stories.
Your hint of Aragorn's first encounter with the Mirkwood elven guards was so hilarious, lol! You don't intend to write about it, sometime? *hint, hint* I'm sure you would do that brilliantly, and I would love to read it.
That pairing of Elladan and Gimli was quite unexpected, very sweet and something of an eye-opener for me, too. Of course it is said quite clearly, only Legolas did feel no fear - I never saw the implication concerning the half-elves. But somehow I feel this will not be the end of this story for Elladan and Gimli...
And oh, oh yes I'm extremely flattered you asked me for that fog of stupidity line! *giggles and blushes* Just help yourself to anything you want - you don't need to lable it. I would be just thrilled to read it in context. *bouncing up and down*
Once again, I will be out of town for a month, but will try to keep in touch - in the meantime, be warmly hugged by your rodent!!
Author's reply
Little beats the comfort of hugging a big, bushy (HUMAN OR TOY ONLY!) squirrel - thank you so much! I'm trying so hard to not what's happening at work get me down, remembering the things that REALLY matter in life, like the wonderful messages you leave, or the heartwarming message from one of the readers of "For the Love..." who let me know that she has to translate the story into German for her chldren who clamour for it each day. THe thought of my humble tales being a little legacy for others to enjoy, and being valued enough to make a certain rodent mad at her boss for making her delay reading it (lol!), means more to me than any kind of reward that has been stripped from me at work, and that's something no boss can take from me. *Hugs back*
I'm glad you like the Elladan-Gimli exchange, but is this the end of the story for them? *shrug* ask my plot bunny - one furry cutie to another, lol!
Your foggy line will make its appearance in my story yet, just wait and see. :-) Thanks for the leave to use it. And as for that story of Aragorn's first encounter with Mirkwood guards - hmmm, that IS an idea to be stored for future reference. *hear the little wheels running in my head*
I shall miss you while you are away, but I will remember you if I post before you are back. Take care, and never stop being that little girl who sees quite clearly through that 'fog'. :-)
Nayru
· 14 February 2006
· Chapter 13: Paths of Fear
Hello Legolass
I wonder why you feel depressed? Life's unfair? Well, it is. Only the worlds we make are perfect and beautiful. Oh well. This chapter is awesome! Especially since I feel Legolas so loyal to Aragorn. Both of them are my favorite characters. Well, I need to leave you for now. But also should you need someone to talk, contact me. See you.
Author's reply
You've said it, Nayru - only the worlds we make are perfect, but some work worlds are better than others when you've got great bosses. I used to have a wonderful one, but he's gone and this new one's a whole world apart. :-( So LOTR is my Glass Pool (as another reviewer reminded me) - it gives me reprieve and solace. (If you don't know what that means, well, read my other story "For the Love..." if you have time; it's in there.)
I feel a little better this week and hope things will not start falling apart again too soon, but thanks so much for your offer. :-) And thank you for your review. I'm delighted that you share my love for those two characters.
kaygee
· 13 February 2006
· Chapter 13: Paths of Fear
I've just stumbled across this and loved it. I think you 've captured the air of friendship between the characters wonderfully. I'm really looking forward to reading your next posting so I hope you'll be able to write soon. Have an electronic hug to keep you going!
Kaygee
Author's reply
It's lovely to have someone new drop in and keep me company - writing can be lonely without wonderful readers. Thank you :-) I'm glad you like the story and will try to post again as soon as I can. In the meantime, you're welcome to check out my other humble stories.
Linda Hoyland
· 9 February 2006
· Chapter 13: Paths of Fear
Thank goodness Aragorn was OK at the start.It is nice to see how much his friends care about him.
I'm glad you give some explanation for the horse's wherwabouts unlike the film !Poor Aragorn,it will be much harder for him than his companions now.I liked Gimli and Elladan in this chapter.
I agree that LOTR is a good place to escape to !
Author's reply
So, the missing explanation for how the horses came back to their riders in the movie bugged you too? lol! I was SO hoping they would show it in the Extended Edition, but no, that was not to be! Well, we will know exactly where each horse and each rider is in this story.
Thank you, Linda, for your appreciation for Elladan and Gimli. It's about time Gimli started getting closer to other elves besides his friend Legolas. But Legolas will always be special. :-)
eliza61
· 8 February 2006
· Chapter 13: Paths of Fear
Well met Legolass,
I copied these lines from your first story, it's one of my favorites
"Elf and Ranger would visit the Hidden Glass Pool, ever protective of the one place that was theirs alone, where – for a day or two or three – the burdens, turmoils, and social demands of the outside world could not touch them, where age and designation did not dictate or restrain, where they could savor the simple pleasure of just being who they were."
So my hope for you is that you have your own "hidden glass pool" to go to whenever life weighs you down. As a decidely anal-retentive, left-brain sided person (I'm a biochemist during the day)I am immensely grateful for your fine gift of weaving tremendous stories. (I can barely sign a check, let alone write a story) Without these stories my days would be decidely greyer.
Last but not least, great chapter as usual. The little girl was enchanting, amazing how little children see things alot clearer than adults, I still say lets give my favorite dwarf, free rein. These people are beyond reasoning, time for some boots up the @#$&. Estel gave our group quite a scare. I don't envy them this time.
Hope you feel better,
your fan
Eliza
Author's reply
Eliza, my friend, I was just about to log off when this came in - and how welcome it is! Mae govannen, mellon nin!
How is it that a review from you can make me both feel good and teary?? Because it did *sniff* - this is so meaningful: you're making me feel better with something I wrote myself. And is it not just what our LOTR friends do too: reminding each other of the things that matter, and of pleasures we lose sight of? These stories, this site and my LOTR friends are part of my Glass Pool haven - and I am incredibly flattered that you remembered the idea. THANK YOU!
Re this chapter: you're not the only one for letting Gimli loose, lol! Now we just have to persuade our ever-composed elf to comply. And as for Estel - I wonder if it's the last time he will give the group a scare...? :-)
Thank you again for these moments blessed with the presence of an LOTR friend. *Long, warm hug*
lwarren
· 7 February 2006
· Chapter 13: Paths of Fear
Legolass, I have been so bad, bad, bad about reviewing this story, and that's even worse because I look for it and look forward to reading each and every update. When I read your note at the end, I thought I know exactly how you feel and I, too, love this site for the interaction with other LOTR writers and fans. You have a lovely, scary little story going here! The idea to have some of the Dead missed in Aragorn's initial run through the mountain is a yummy one! This was a great chapter, too, what with Aragorn so out of it at the beginning. I was worried they had him and wouldn't let go! I like the presence of Celeborn, Elladan, Hamille - in my mind, the more elves, the better! Your interactions between Legolas and Aragorn (and Legolas and Gimli) are just wonderful! I love that close friendship they have. And having Elladan reacting to the Dead as he did was spot on, too! He is half-elven after all! Wonderful wonderful wonderful! I will try to go back and review some of the earlier chapters, but if I'm not able to, know this is...wait...let me say it ONE MORE TIME...WONDERFUL!
linda
Author's reply
Linda, so lovely to hear from you! And thank you so much for sending my this review just when I need some companionship with LOTR lovers, even better when they love elves too. Pleased that you like the story so far, and that the character relationships appeal to you. :-) They really are WONDERFUL people, lol. I would love to hear from you again if you could manage it. Thanks again for your company!
Silivren Tinu
· 7 February 2006
· Chapter 13: Paths of Fear
I've just spent some hours thinking about sea-longing, and now I really need something that makes me happy - like a nice, tasty update from you in my inbox. *squees, hops in circles and plunges in*
Aww - all this worrying is already so sweet! :)
Hm - this makes me really wonder *what* exactly has happened to Aragorn. I'm still not sure whether these ghosts can be trusted and how Aragorn is supposed to free them. I'm really curious whether Gimli will go with them or stay behind now. ;-) I'm not sure whether a Loyal dwarf with a heart-attack will be much help... *g*
I love that little girl, she obviously has a lot of common sense (and I would have taken the chance to run to Legolas, too ;-). LOL - go, Gimli! Sometimes the honesty of a dwarf can be really refreshing.
"...cast another look at the diminished figures of the villagers behind them, chastising them for their narrow-mindedness, yet feeling sorry for their never having the privilege of truly knowing the beauty and wonder of the Firstborn" - how often have I felt like that in my life. As someone else said it: "Your eyes are empty, like those who never saw a unicorn." :)
God, I love how you describe elves! *melts*
I like Aragorn's respect towards the mountain - do you know Mount Eiger? I felt the same about it - there are so many dark tales of death clinging to it, and yet it is such a majestic mountain. Your description of their ride and the landscape is perfectly Tolkienish. *sighs happily*
I like it how they all constantly look out for each other. :) *giggle* I would like to see them "jumping out of their livery and boots with shock". LOL. *huggles Hamille*
“And bring this elf back in one piece!” - I knew I like this dwarf for a reason! *g* Very interesting - I think you are right, Elladan and Elrohir would have felt part of that terror. I never noticed that Tolkien said only Legolas' heart did not quail.
*shiver* I do not envy Aragorn at all... A wonderful chapter, I'm loving this story more and more! :) :) :)
I'm sorry you feel depressed at work! *huggles* I hope it will soon be better, and I hope there are lots of elves with you, at least in your dreams. :)
Patiently waiting for the next chapter and still squeeing over this one,
a purring, smiling, melting Cheshire Cat :)
Author's reply
My beloved melting, squeeing, wet Purrer. :-) Oh it's so good to hear from you; you sometimes say the funniest things: "a Loyal dwarf with a heart-attack"! lol. And boy do I appreciate the boost now, thank you! *hugs*
So you thought about the sea-longing for an hour? Let me guess: you're working on another story? :-) It's so good to know there are others constantly thinking of LOTR fiction as well.
Re Mount Eiger: no, I don't know anything about it at all, but you've intrigued me - could you tell me about it please?? I'd love to know! I don't know why I wrote what Aragorn remarked about the mountain; it just seemed so sad to me that a mountain (and I just love them) should be so cursed. But who'd have thought those words could refer to a real-life mountain?! Just wonderful, can't wait to hear about it if you have time to write. :-)
I actually finished this chapter sooner than I expected, but then, as I said, I just really needed to do it. Hope I can work on the next one soon.
Thanks so much for your company, WP. :-)
mystwing
· 7 February 2006
· Chapter 13: Paths of Fear
Great story! It's an interesting plot to think that Aragorn could have missed some of the spirits on the Paths of the Dead. I think you have worked out the storyline really well, and it's a great read! I liked the way you described Aragorn looking to his friends for support and encouragement in this chapter. I get a sense of events beginning to happen quickly and I can't wait to read the next chapter!!
Author's reply
Hi, Mystwing: I can understand how Aragorn feels - needing friends for support and encouragement. Your review just provided some. :-) Thank you!
harrowcat
· 7 February 2006
· Chapter 13: Paths of Fear
holding to the strength of his elven friends,
Oh I was sad to hear about your work-related depression. I am not an elf (I wish!) but be assured of my good thoughts and prayers.
BTW The chapter is great too!
Author's reply
Thanks so much, harrowcat. I appreciate your thoughts and your review. :-)
Alison H
· 7 February 2006
· Chapter 13: Paths of Fear
Sorry to hear that you're feeling a little depressed at work---I just know how you feel! My twin sister and I work in the same factory, as we have done for 20+ years, but now we've been put on slightly different shifts which means that we can't even go shopping together on Saturday's.So, as usual, I come home and indulge myself in the world of LOTR while listening to U2 at full blast.Here's a tip--if you need uplifting music to chase away the blues then U2's latest CD is just the cure.'Miracle Drug' will lift your spirits!
Well, on to the exciting chapter! Crumbs, I was worried about Aragorn! I was so sure that his mind had been taken over and I was as relieved as Legolas when he answered his friends' pleas coherently.Phew--it was close.
Poor, poor, Gimli.You have to feel sorry for him not wanting to go through the Haunted Mountain again and not wishing to seem weak--but he is very lucky to have understanding friends who would not want him to suffer.I must say that I was surprised that Elladan elected to stay behind,too.At least Gimli and Elladan can comfort each other in the knowledge that even the bravest warriors have their limits.
So, they are on their way and I'm very excited about what happens next.You manage to create a very tense atmosphere using very few words and I love that in your stories.Update soon!
<<<<<<>>>>>>
Ali.
Author's reply
Oh, Ali, so sorry to know you're having a bummer of a time at work too, and THANK YOU for writing me about it. As Aragorn says: two are better than one when we're faced with something unpleasant. :-) Glad you have U2 as well - I remember your going crazy over their concert!
I'm pleased that you understand Gimli's position - and surprised about Elladan. I was just picking up on Tolkien's description and giving it my own interpretation. Anyway, this whole chapter reminded me about how important friends and family are when one walks on paths of fear.
Hope things work out better for you and your twin. I have my wonderful family, but I wouldn't mind a couple of gorgeous elves as well, lol.
Author Reply:
Hey, U2 is singing at the Grammies! Are you watching it? (Date: 9th Feb)
Author Reply:
And they won best album for How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, I think? Yay!
Delrauko
· 28 January 2006
· Chapter 12: In the Valley of Shadow
Cant wait to hear the next chapter!! :-D
Author's reply
Welcome to the story, Delrauko. :-) Thank you for reading and reviewing - will get the next chapter as soon as I can.
Red Squirrel
· 23 January 2006
· Chapter 12: In the Valley of Shadow
Hi there!
I'm late, but I had to wait for some breathing spell after a turbulent week to be able to review this. It's so amazing how you weave these threads of Tolkien's work into your own story - the skeleton before the door! I've always thought here they passed by a great mystery - now it turns out to be your story! Yes, oh yes! It feels so good to have that gap finally, finally filled (quite like seeing Aragorn make it up to Legolas for his words at Elrond's council!). I had assumed, of course, that he wanted to get out. Ha! This is so much better. Can't wait to hear more of this (read, I mean, of course).
It was also very satisfying to see this poor excuse of a two-legged species being put in his place by Lord Celeborn. I suppose that must have felt like walking against an invisible brick wall, only ten times more so. Yet he seems quite unfazed, the nerve of him! It must be the fog of stupidity protecting him. No, I don't think we have seen the last of Fierthwain yet - I only hope that the last we WILL see is his butt sticking out of a warg's snout. Maybe Gimli can assist here a bit...
Oops, what's up with Aragorn? They can't have taken his spirit! Hey, wait a moment - you can't stop here! Hey! (Desperately shaking screen, hoping for a bit more story to fall out) Just one more sentence, o.k.? If you can't take pity on your devoted readers, think about Legolas, he will be frantic ;-) This will be a particularly hard wait, even for your most patient squirrel :-)
Author's reply
Aaaaah! I thought I heard some chattering coming through my email today! :-)
Don't worry about being 'late', my furry friend - things have been and are still hectic for me too, and I have to steal time each night to do things that are a little more fun. (A real drag huh? :-p )
I'm so glad that you thought the dead guy in front of the door a great mystery too (many readers don't even give him a second thought), and it's such a great compliment that you think this story fills the gap - because that is exactly what I hoped to do! *tail wagging* Thank you! However, I've never thought that I was weaving threads of Tolkien's work into my own story as you said; I always feel that like I'm weaving my story around some detail in his. You pay me too great a compliment, but I appreciate it. *blush*
"No, I don't think we have seen the last of Fierthwain yet - I only hope that the last we WILL see is his butt sticking out of a warg's snout. Maybe Gimli can assist here a bit..."
LOL! Now THAT's an idea! :-) WHo knows what might happen later on eh?
"It must be the fog of stupidity protecting him." Oh oh oh may I use this line at some point in the story??? :-) I'll stick a label there that says: "BRAINCHILD OF RED RODENT"!
Okay - now maybe if you shake that screen long enough, say after a few weeks... Chapter 13 will pop up? :-D
Loved this review from you - thank you!
Silivren Tinu
· 19 January 2006
· Chapter 12: In the Valley of Shadow
Now I've finally made it! I had a lot of work the last days and I did not want to read through this chapter in a rush, so I saved it for today. *hops happily into chapter*
SHRIIIEK!!! What happened to Aragorn? I hope the spirit has not chosen him as a new host now? *shiver* For the sake of Aragorn's (and your readers') health I protest against ending a chapter like this! *Legolas nods vigorously in the background* LOL. Well, I won't give up on you - more like swoop down on you whenever I see a tiny trace of a new chapter appear somewhere... ;-)
The conversation with the spirit was eerie, poor old man. But he seems to mean well, at least for his fellow ghosts. It worries me a bit that he does not seem to care at all for the welfare of the people in the village - some are his descendents, after all. But perhaps the Twice Forgotten are so bitter and angry now that they don't care anymore. *ponders* I wonder if these spirits can be trusted. It seems they will do everything to gain their freedom - so even if they are completely honest I guess they are still dangerous.
I loved the part about the man and the closed door. Untold stories like this one always stir my imagination, and I would always have liked to learn more about that mysterious door and the dead man. *delighted shiver*
I'm so glad Aragorn has the elves with him, I guess nothing else can help him now - I only hope they will be able to help him. At least they are not afraid of the dead, and who knows what Celeborn will be able to do with the right provocation. *g* Not to mention Legolas. *hugs favourite elf* Poor elf, I'm quite sure you have shocked him more with the ending of this chapter than me (and of course I liked his constant worrying and support)! :D
Well, I fear a part of me will remain on the edge of my seat until the next update. ;-) I hope your "other" life will release you soon - Aragorn, Legolas and an uncounted number of readers need you! *looks pitiful* I loved this chapter and will wait patiently for the next one. :) :) :)
Your purring Wet Puddle :D
Author's reply
Mmmm... like you, the unexplained intrigue the heck out of me - they're just begging to have tales woven around them. And the dead man on the Paths of the Dead has fascinated me for so long I never forgot it even while I was writing "For the Love..." I'm delighted to be able to write about him now *shivering delightedly like a certain wet Puddle* :-)
"But perhaps the Twice Forgotten are so bitter and angry now that they don't care anymore."
I think after so many hundred years of being the living dead without peace - one's priorities change. Desperation rules. Let's see what happens later. I really will try to write as fast and as much as I can. Don't fall off your chair (but who am I kidding? You'll just melt and slide off anyway, lol.)
Hugs, Legolass.
Linda Hoyland
· 18 January 2006
· Chapter 12: In the Valley of Shadow
This is truly creepy and gripping.You had me on the edge of my seat !The poor old man and poor Aragorn.Fierthwain is a right pain.
I eagerly await more when time permits you.This is a great story !
Author's reply
Yes poor old man. And Aragorn isn't off the hook by a long shot.
I will be back as soon as I can manage it, linda. Thanks much for your review.
Alison H
· 18 January 2006
· Chapter 12: In the Valley of Shadow
Well, one thing is for sure---we won't give up on you, Legolass! Take whatever time you need in your 'other life' and return whenever you're ready.We'll be waiting :D
The first thing I thought after reading this chapter was how the heck are the others going to react if Aragorn has been posessed--especially Legolas.I then thought---YES!! More Elf and Ranger angst.I love it.Oh, and throw Celeborn into the mix and you have a perfect story.
I will wait patiently(!) for the next chapter to find out if, indeed, Aragorn has been taken over to the Shadow.Thanks for updating.
Take care.
Ali.
Author's reply
Lol - more Elf and Ranger angst - yes, sure as my pen-name is Legolass!
Aragorn being possessed? Hhmm... You know me: the obvious doesn't always happen. OR... will it?
In any case - Aragorn and the Shadow are as good as wed. We just have to wait to see how.
Thanks much for dropping in, Alison - good to hear from you.
nessa
· 18 January 2006
· Chapter 12: In the Valley of Shadow
Hurray! We are finally getting some answers. But of course, the answers only bring more questions. Is Aragorn now the one possessed? Thats cool how you interweave the story from Tolkien with your own story. Makes it seem more real. Good job. Hope you wont be gone too long. We will all miss you. And not just your story. Life can be a real interuption, can't it? Wish I could help.
Author's reply
Yes more questions. Guess we'll have to wait and see what's going on with Aragorn. :-)
I do like interweaving Tolkien's details with my own -and thank you for appreciating it. :-)
I will try to be back as soon as I can - thanks very much for dropping in. I've missed you.
eliza61
· 18 January 2006
· Chapter 12: In the Valley of Shadow
Mae Govannen, Legolass
No review this time, just a reminder... As I said before your friends are with you. Take your time juggling your writing and your other life. No "elf-owies" for you either.
Eliza,
Absolutely loved, loved, loved Lord Celeborn putting Fierthwain in his place.
"I chose to do the former for your uncle-and the latter to anyone who hinders it" (Ok so I had to sneak in a little review LOL)
E
Author's reply
Mae govannen, mellon nin Eliza. Yes I still remember what you told me from last time, and I will take the time I need and post again only when it is okay to. Hannon le. :-)
And oh I liked what Lord Celeborn did too. It was good to kick butt, lol! Hope things are going well with you, my friend. 'See' you again soon, I hope.
harrowcat
· 17 January 2006
· Chapter 12: In the Valley of Shadow
Keep juggling Legolass our thoughts are with you. But what a spot to leave him/us in!!!!!
Author's reply
I did think of giving you only the first (more innocuous) half of the chapter and leaving the second half as Chapter 13 - but since it was ready... I thought the 'spot' where I left you would have a very good view. Doesn't it?? lol!
Thanks for your thoughts, Harrowcat. I do need time to write more but will be back as soon as I can manage it.
eliza
· 3 January 2006
· Chapter 11: Hearts Unfurled
Oh sweet Eru, an update- just in the nick of time! (I'm in the middle of a meeting, ABOUT meetings, how is this possible. I'm starting to wish I had been possessed by the forgotten.) After reading the chapter I see why you named it hearts unfurled. As always your by-play between Legolas and Aragorn moves one to tears. Finally, finally some one asks Estel if he was scared, I mean just because the guy is king....I think that is one of the more touching scenes you have written between those two. Now about Fierthwain, please tell Gimil I said to just chop his head off and be done with it, as with most bigots his big mouth is really starting to tick me off.(and if I call some one a "wargs behind" in this meeting, I'll get locked up for sure)
Happy new year to you, thanks for the wonderful start.
Your fan,
Eliza
Author's reply
Lol - you and your meetings, Eliza! And this about meetings, too. Glad I was able to 'save' you for a while. :-)
Yes I think Aragorn is vulnerable to fear too; he is human after all. Good to know you liked that tete-a-tete between those two - thank you. :-)
I'll pass your message on to Gimli. Maybe he can stick Fierthwain's head in a warg's behind instead, hmmm? :-D
May 2006 hold less meetings for you!