The Three Towers by shirebound
Cuthalion · 22 January 2006 · Chapter 4: The Tower of the Moon
“Yes, imagine blaming you for everything,” Aragorn grinned. “Whatever were they thinking?” *snickers* Wonderful. And this chapter promises a lot of angst to come - and brave cousins and companions for distraction and uplifting of the heart!
rabidsamfan · 22 January 2006 · Chapter 4: The Tower of the Moon
LoL! Somehow I knew it would be Pippin who would be providing the distractions! It's actually rather good that the rest of the Fellowship is getting a chance to understand just how very high the stairs are and how very long Shelob's tunnel must be. Do you know I was looking at the timeline and I can't see that Sam or Frodo had anything to eat or drink from just before they went into that tunnel until like, two or three days later? Let's hear it for lembas!
Andrea · 22 January 2006 · Chapter 4: The Tower of the Moon
Now, if that isn't a coincidence! I just thought it would be a perfect day with an update of "The Three Towers", clicked on the link and behold - there it was! Real magic ;-) “Besides, most of my cousins are quite mad, Alcaren,” Merry continued. “It makes for an interesting family.” “Now wait just a minute,” Pippin spluttered, as Frodo and Sam nearly fell over with laughter. LOL! That's funny! Pippin and Merry do a great job here. Maybe, they don't even recognize how much they are helping. It must have been a shock for Frodo and Sam to see Minas Morgul again, and the stairs! But their friends found a way to distract them. Let's hope they will be able to do so again, when they reach the tower. It's obvious that both, Merry and Pippin had not understood fully what Frodo and Sam went through until they saw it with their own eyes.
Cuthalion · 22 January 2006 · Chapter 3: The Cross-Roads
“And have you noticed?” Pippin asked. “The other horses all wait until he drinks first, and let him have the best feed. They know.” “Quality,” Sam said knowingly. “You can always tell.” *smiles* I love this chapter. And I enjoy even the grim details about the removing of rotten orc-corpses... and that Gimli has his own business which what is left of that vicious Snaga. *bows in front of a noble, dwarvish warrior*
lotrgirl1415 · 22 January 2006 · Chapter 4: The Tower of the Moon
Sorry I haven’t reviewed for a while...school...lol Wow, I never realized how much Aragorn and Frodo have in common. I can’t wait for your next update. I do hope when they get to the tower, that Frodo will be all right. (Well as much as you can be giving the circumstances of his journey). Yet there is also the part of me who loves angst too much (not a bad thing necessarily) :) Lots of love xoxoxoxo --Katie
SurgicalSteel · 22 January 2006 · Chapter 4: The Tower of the Moon
You do such a lovely job here of conveying that Frodo has what we would call PTSD, and his cousins are so marvelous at bringing him away from his darkest thought. And Pippin's lovely diverting dinner-time challenge - I just want to squeeze him. :)
Garnet Took · 22 January 2006 · Chapter 4: The Tower of the Moon
This was a very good chapter. Poor Frodo is really going to have a hard time of it, judging by that brief stop by Minas Morgul. I love the way Pippn and Merry are so aware of Frodo, and Sam, and the gloom that can be caused by recalling the events of the Quest. They really are a blessing to the Ringbearers. That was a clever little game Pippin came up with. Frodo and Aragorn really do have a lot in common. Keep up the good work. GT.
Armariel · 22 January 2006 · Chapter 4: The Tower of the Moon
Oh lovely...I just love the way you write with a light touch in the midst of all the angst and what not. I try to do that myself. There's a name for it--chiaroscuro, or however you spell it, light against dark--you probably know it already. Anyway, I can hardly wait till the next installment...goodness, Frodo sure is brave, I'd never do such a thing although I almost had him doing it myself. Gee, my muse usually gives Larner my discarded ideas, now she's giving them to you, fancy that;)..... ~~~{~@
Amy · 22 January 2006 · Chapter 4: The Tower of the Moon
Oh, the guessing game is an eye opener, I really like it! Pippin is very clever! *braces self for more Frodo angst*
Endaewen · 22 January 2006 · Chapter 4: The Tower of the Moon
I've said all along that your writing is incredible. This chapter is above even your usual standard. I think that as usual, you've managed to catch the characters perfectly.
SlightlyTookish · 22 January 2006 · Chapter 4: The Tower of the Moon
“Besides, most of my cousins are quite mad, Alcaren,” Merry continued. “It makes for an interesting family.” Heehee!! I love that! And I needed it, after the angsty quotient went up in the previous section. Thankfully you always manage to keep things equal parts angsty and fluffy :D
Claudia · 22 January 2006 · Chapter 3: The Cross-Roads
I'm really thinking that this might be your best story yet. It's got a fine balance of humor and angst, it's a fascinating idea, that of having to go back to Mordor after it's all over. I love how the hobbits are so positive and yet you can tell that they're still suffering some from unpleasant memories...and it all feels still so safe because Frodo is with Aragorn and the other guards! :-)
Baggins Babe · 18 January 2006 · Chapter 3: The Cross-Roads
I do hope that Frodo finds what he seeks in this story, but he is surrounded by the love of many friends, which should help. Love the observation about Shadowfax - as Sam says, you can always tell! Oh, how typically Gimli - there won't be enough of Snaga left to sweep into a matchbox by the time our favourite dwarf has finished with him! Good for Gimli! lovely details, Shirebound. Looking forward to the next update.
Larner · 17 January 2006 · Chapter 3: The Cross-Roads
Yes, Gimli with a grudge would not be my choice of one to face. I, too, question how much of that particular orc might remain. Love the look at the statue of the Fallen King restored. Sounds so beautiful, and it is allowing Frodo needed healing, seeing it repaired and the lands so obviously healing.
Larner · 17 January 2006 · Chapter 2: Resolve
I am glad he is avoiding the stairs this time, as well as Shelob's lair. Hopefully they will not face too great a trip for Frodo, and he's now encompassed about with a great deal of love, at least.
Larner · 17 January 2006 · Chapter 1: The Tower of the Sun
So far is pretty movie verse, although I do find I like the idea of it. And certainly seeing the room so similar to the other would cause some pretty remarkable connections in his head. I feel strongly for Frodo.
Lily · 17 January 2006 · Chapter 3: The Cross-Roads
This is a very uncommon story for you. Yet I'm enjoying it immensly!
demeter d · 17 January 2006 · Chapter 3: The Cross-Roads
gimli is so often just let be a supporting player. But Tolkein wrote many moments showing how devoted he was to the Hobbits. I would imagine his dwarvish longing for revenge would have been quite strong. It will be interesting to see what you write of him. As usual, wonderful, full of light!
Linda Hoyland · 16 January 2006 · Chapter 3: The Cross-Roads
This is such a wonderful idea to let Frodo and Sam revisit some of the places on the Quest only during happier circumstances.I am enjoying this very much and am thrilled to learn there will be plenty of Aragorn !
Lily Baggins · 16 January 2006 · Chapter 3: The Cross-Roads
This chapter had perfect chemistry... a wonderful mix of lightheartedness but also a darker element running through it. I loved the part about Shadowfax getting to drink first! And of course, Gimli's "revenge"---wow, Shirebound gets rather grisly there! :) I love it! But my favorite was seeing the fallen king sculpture restored again. What an emotional scene.
Periantari · 16 January 2006 · Chapter 3: The Cross-Roads
“It was your turn, Frodo,” Merry said, trying quickly to lighten his cousin’s mood. “The wights took all our clothes in that barrow, but not yours. It’s only fair that you ended up a bit bare also.” lol i actually smiled broadly at that... nice reference to the wights~ This is a very interesting story so far~ not only does Frodo want healing through learning about what actually happened, but i think Sam would feel nervous and somewhat frightened to relive this again... will we get a Sam-ish chapter soon? I would love to read about what he thinks of all this. It's nice to see the Fellowship together. :) Can't wait for more, Janet! =) :thumbsup:
Queen Galadriel · 16 January 2006 · Chapter 3: The Cross-Roads
I've been watching for this one, and I'm so glad to finally see it up! Frodo is certainly doing a wonderful job hiding whatever fear he has-and he must have some. I can't help thinking, though, that it's only a matter of time, and that maybe the tower is going to hold more horror for Sam than for Frodo. Can't wait to read more!!! God bless, Galadriel
Andrea · 16 January 2006 · Chapter 3: The Cross-Roads
"Their eyes shining, Frodo and Sam looked up. There before them was the huge, sitting figure they had seen more than two months earlier -- despoiled no longer. The crude Orc-markings had been scoured away, and the noble, bearded head – still crowned with flowers – had been re-set on massive shoulders." Brilliant! What a sight for Frodo and Sam to behold and a sure sign that the Cross-Roads are no longer under the spell of the Dark Lord. On the other hand it's frightening to imagine what Gimli and his companions will find at Cirith Ungol! And if the Dwarf happens to discover what is left of Snaga, I've no doubt he will do what he must.
Bodkin · 16 January 2006 · Chapter 3: The Cross-Roads
I love the way this is developing. It seems so likely that Frodo would challenge himself to go back and see the place he nearly died. And that everyone would go with him to see that he is all right. Making sure there is a complete absence of orc corpses seems the best plan of all, though!
Garnet Took · 16 January 2006 · Chapter 3: The Cross-Roads
Excelent chapter. There was so much here, and so much of it very subtle. I like the way Frodo senses how different things are at the crossroads. That whole scene was great. Pippin asking hesitantly about Frodo's clothes, and Merry being so much the hobbit and turning the conversation into something lighter. Pippin thinking about Denethor's pyre was unsettling. I'm a little concerned for my favorite little knight of Gondor. Gimlie really wants to do everything he can to protect the hobbits. Sweet Gimli. I loved it that you had Merry and Pippin help in the planning and that it is so obvious that they wanted to plan it so that things were the easiest they could be for Frodo. Keep up the great work. GT.